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Bulldogs Welcome New Coach to Helm
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Yale women's cross country season will get underway on Saturday, Sept. 10, when the Bulldogs will travel to Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx, N.Y., to toe the line at the Fordham Fiasco and Follies Invitational. The Bulldogs have already experienced one major change before the season has even begun: they welcome Amy Gosztyla as their new head coach. The team ended last season with an 11th-place finish at the NCAA Northeast Regional Championship, and is looking to build on the strength of individual performances, as well as team efforts.
Senior captain Anne Lovelace mentioned that "this season is going to be an adjustment for us since we have a new coach, but I think everyone is excited and motivated to see what we can do," adding that Gosztyla "has been great so far."
"The team has more fire than I've seen from us in the three-plus years that I've been here," said Lovelace.
Gosztyla commented on the team's outlook for the year: "My immediate goal is to transition the team into a training and racing routine that will set the program up for both short-term and long-term success. Our goal is always to improve and I feel we have a terrific group of returning women this fall, along with some new talent, that will help to move the program up the Ivy League and Northeast Regional rankings."
The Bulldogs return several top runners from last season, including sophomore Melissa Chapman and junior Elizabeth Marvin. Both are coming off strong track showings, where Marvin competed in the 5,000-meter run at the NCAA First Round competition and Chapman placed seventh in the 3,000-meter run at the ECAC Championship. Marvin highlighted her 2010 cross country season by finishing 33rd out of 247 runners at the NCAA Northeast Regional, where Chapman was 79th. Sophomore Sarah Barry, Lovelace, and junior Jacque Sahlberg are also returning key members of last year's squad.
Gosztyla also mentioned junior Nihal Kayali as a track stand-out who will make an influence this year.
"I anticipate their track successes will translate into big improvements in cross country this fall," she commented.
In addition to Lovelace, the Bulldogs will gain leadership from their four other seniors. Veterans Madeline Adams, Kate Grace, Kristin Johnson and Gabriella Kelly are entering their last year with the team and will be in an expert position to offer guidance to the younger members.
The team's eight juniors will step into their veteran shoes next year. Jennifer Donnelly, Victoria Flannery, Annelies Gamble, Phoebe Gaston, Caitlin Hudson and Nihal Kayali will look to make an impact during their first season as upperclassmen.
Fresh off their rookie years, the team's sophomores will draw on their experiences from last season to step into their new role. Wendy DeWolf, Liana Epstein, Clare Kane, Rachel O'Driscoll and McLane Ritzel are ready to be back in action.
This year, six freshmen will join the team, adding new life to its experienced ranks. Hannah Alpert, Sarah Eckinger, Samantha Fry, Kira Garry, Alyssa Laguardia and Jillian Williams will all put on a Yale uniform for the first time this season.
"I have high expectations for all of the freshmen," commented Lovelace.
As always, the most anticipated meet of the season for the Bulldogs will be the Ivy League Heptagonal Championships (Heps), which are hosted this year by Princeton on Oct. 29.
"Our goal is to improve dramatically on last year," said Lovelace, "and we're looking for the team to build meet-to-meet, training into full racing shape by Heps."
The Bulldogs will face off against Harvard on Sept. 17 in Boston and will preview the Heps course at Princeton on Oct. 15. At the end of the season, the team will visit Buffalo, N.Y., for the 2011 NCAA Northeast Regional Championship, with the potential to qualify for the NCAA National Championship in Terre Haute, Ind.
Gosztyla commented of her new team, "I'm very excited to be working with this extraordinary group of women. So far the transition has been great, and I feel the leadership from the senior class, including captain Anne Lovelace, has been tremendous. I'm looking forward to our first competition."
The first meet of the season will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10. It is intended to recognize the tenth anniversary of the September 11th, 2001, tragedy. A ceremony to observe the day will take place prior to the meet at 10:00 a.m. More information can be found at the meet website. Results will be available at www.YaleBulldogs.com.
Report by Natalie Villa '13, Yale Sports Publicity


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Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2014 Start Just One Day Away
27 March 2014
27 March 2014 - Portoroz, Slovenia. With only one day to go to the start of the first stage of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series, a truly international cast is making ready to take the centre stage in the beautiful bay of Portoroz, Slovenia. The first event of Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2014 is set to take place from 28th March to 30th March with 24 crews from 10 nations competing.
The organizing Committee of Yachting Club Portoroz is checking everything is ready for the first race of the season and one of the most important competitions in Slovenian sea this year. "We will be welcoming a very competitive fleet and are working hard to deliver an outstanding regatta," says the member of the committee Branko Parunov. "We have great weather conditions for sailing, superb infrastructure and a team full of enthusiasm. Hosting the Melges series confirms the undeniable prestige of this venue and the professionalism of the team behind marquee sailing events organised here in the recent past" outlined Parunov, enthusiastic about the prospect to bid for the European Championship in the near future.
The regatta valid also as the Open Slovenian National Championship will consist of at least three races, followed by pasta and drink on Friday and Sunday and a gala dinner on Saturday. The racing will take place under the watchful eye of the Principal Race Officer Bojan Gale and his team. The latest has more than 8 years of race management experience covering Olympic classes, dinghies, keelboats and multi-hulls.
Racing commences on Friday 28th March.
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The 2014 Melges 24 European Sailing Series will feature five major regattas across Europe as follows:
28-30 March - Melges 24 Open Slovenian National Championship, Portoroz, Slovenia
2-9 May - Melges 24 European Championship, Balatonfured, Hungary
21-24 June - Kiel Week, Germany
3-6 July - Italian Melges 24 Act 3, Riva Del Garda, Italy
19-21 September - Dutch Open Championship, Medemblik, The Netherland
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As a sophomore (2014): Competed at stroke with the second varsity four in the season-opening Sacramento State Invitational, but raced the final seven spring races with the varsity four…sat at stroke with the varsity four in each of those races…that included the varsity four's gold-medal winning performance at the WIRA Championship in which the boat finished nearly 15 seconds faster than the second-place entry in the grand final.
As a freshman (2013): Named the novice squad's most inspirational rower…competed with the second novice eight in each of the boat's races…spent the first three races in the two seat, before stroking the boat during the final three races of the spring…sat at stroke with the gold medal-winning second novice eight at the WIRA Championships…also sat at stroke with the novice four in the boat's victory against UC Davis.
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Jennifer Garner & Ben Affleck: Nobu Date Night!
Ben Affleck takes his beautiful wife Jennifer Garner for a romantic date night out at Japanese restaurant Nobu on Saturday night (July 31) in Malibu, Calif.
Earlier in the day, Ben, 37, and Jen, 38, took their youngest daughter Seraphina, 18 months, to watch their oldest daughter Violet, 4, play in a kids' soccer camp.
Jennifer recently returned to L.A. from NYC, where she shot her forthcoming comedy Arthur opposite Russell Brand and Dame Helen Mirren.
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Don't Fish For Disability Trouble
Life is really strange sometimes. We were reading the paper last Sunday when we came across an insurance company advertisement which struck us as relevant to the insured as well.
The full page ad for Chubb Insurance pictured a lone fisherman in a rowboat placidly fishing on a quiet lake. His back was to a nearby waterfall towards which he was drifting. The caption was "Who insures you doesn't matter. Until it does". The unwritten message was "Buy your insurance from Chubb or you may face consequences when a claim made against you."
It really caught our eye because it applies as much to what we try to tell claimants as it does to what the insurance company tries to sell, i.e., "Disability income insurance claimants don't need experienced legal help, until they do". Unfortunately, by then it may be too late.
We sound this warning time after time, not just because we are in the business, but because having done disability income claims work for 30 years, we know most all of the pitfalls and traps set before a claimant by insurance companies. (They always come up with new ones which even we haven't seen yet).
The worst part for claimants is that the biggest trap is laid right at the start of the claims process. While most people, including attorneys not experienced in ERISA and disability income claims, believe an initial claim form is just a notice that a claim is to be made, in reality, the first disability claim form must be accurate and contain complete information necessary to support such a claim.
Failure to properly notify the carrier of a claim will certainly lead to a denial of the claim and be used by the insurer to attack the claim throughout the appeal proceedings. Any misstatement or omission will be thrown up again and again by the company in an attempt to impugn the claim. Full details and accuracy are a must, starting with the first claim form.
A checklist of data which should be included, is:
* Complete details of the injury or illness upon which ther claim is based.
* Complete description of the claimant's job duties.
* The claimed medical reasons why claimant can no longer perform those duties.
* Full hospital and physician reports to support the claim.
* Occupational testing which supports the claim.
Leaving out or making a mistake on any of the above will be cited over and over throughout the proceedings as proof that the claim is unfounded and should be denied.
It is difficult enough to try to establish a disability income claim. Why make it even harder by giving the insurance company a home run on your first pitch?
Just as the insurance company advises (although unwittingly):
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What exactly is Rhea wearing today? It looks like a skirt over pants, or is that part of the pants. Enquiring minds want to know.
I don't know about the rest of you fair readers, but it's the clothes that keep me coming back several times a day. Oh Jesus, I need help, or maybe just more to do.
I also felt the need to post because, hey, the board has been slow.<P>Toodles from your favorite Crack Twin,


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Cooking in a rice cooker is basically not new to us, especially those students who stay in dorms and rented some small rooms or pad. Rice Cooker can be the most helpful tools in cooking nowadays, with its very helpful benefits, you can always cook your favorite foods and lot more. Rice cooker not just helps us in cooking perfectly fluffy rice, but also helps us in cooking some of our dishes. Rice cooker can be also called our kitchen ninja, it can handle all the cooking requirements with only single pot.
Having this in your kitchen is like having all your appliances all at once. Rice cooker is the very convenient way to cook a wide variety of dishes. Rice cooker has similar cooking abilities of a slow cooker. It uses moist heat for a period of time to cook your food and trapping all the flavors inside your pot. Some rice cookers even have a slow cook feature that allows you to replace your slow cooker with a rice cooker eventually.
CookerMag states that, even you only have the very basic rice cooker that only has two settings the cook and warm setting you can still use this with your other dishes just press the cook again. You can also cook some soup dishes with your rice cooker, just keep experimenting with all possible dishes that you want to cook. Especially if you don't have a large kitchen or a stove to use for your daily cooking. Just simply put all your ingredients in your rice cooker and then just give it a go.
9 Awesome Dishes That Basically Cook Themselves!
Quinoa Rice Cooker
Whether you are a quinoa lover that loves to eat it during breakfast, lunch and even dinner now are the easier time to cook them. Just simply rinse the quinoa, add some water to your rice cooker and that's it. You're done.
Super Cheesy Polenta:
Polenta is also known as comfort food, this food will warm you up and can be accompanied with a porridge for its side dish. Put some egg on it and a lot of cheese to make it more cheesy. You can also reduce the amount cheese depends on your taste preference.
Fritata with some vegetables:
When you are not a master of cooking fritata well, you need a lot of patience and practice before mastering this recipe or you just need a rice cooker. This dish only requires potatoes, pepper and zucchini. Just dip it in your rice cooker until golden brown. Serve it with some slices of crusty bread for a fulfilling lunch sandwich.
Rice cooker apple cinnamon oatmeal
This is a very easy to cook in your rice cooker. Just put all the ingredients in the rice cooker pot and it's all ready to cook. Just garnish with dried fruits and vegetables.
Rice cooker Steamed asparagus and tofu
This only requires minimal time in preparation for just 30 minutes your vegetables are now ready to eat. All you have to do is put all the ingredients in the cooker and hit cook.
Rice cooker ginger fish
For a very yummy dinner with your friends, get some fish fillet and start by marinating your fish with soy sauce, sesame oil, spring onions and garlic, then place it the rice cooker steamer basket and start to steam it in on your rice.
Rice Cooker stirred fry cabbage
This is just a very fuss- free way of adding greens to all your meals, but still they taste great. Just add garlic, pinch of salt, pepper to taste and salt.
Rice Cooker Chicken soup
Chicken soup will always the best, especially during rainy days, but this recipe will take 3 hours of preparation time. But it's very convenient to use the rice cooker because you can just put the ingredients in the pot.
Rice cooker steamed salmon fillet with brown rice
Another recipe for a very delicious dinner that can be cooked from your rice cookers. You also need the rice cooker steamer. You can cook the salmon and the rice at the same time.
Hope you enjoy my recommendations.Try these and feel free to comment below your thoughts!
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Having a freshly made bread at your table for is the very best thing to have, especially every morning. But did you even think how does a bread made? Well, for everyone who are very curious about how to make a bread this article might help you with that. Bread making can be very tricky, it takes a lot of effort and time to make a bread. With a help of a bread making machine everything is possible when making a bread. Most of you are having their own bread making machine at the comfort of your houses. Many of you now are turning your little kitchen into a little bakery and enjoying the taste of every bread you make with your machine.
Bread Machine is a home appliance that can be used to make or baking a bread. It includes a bread pan or a tin at the bottom, it also has a built-in paddles that was mounted at the center of a very special oven. The build in oven is controlled by a built-in computer that uses settings to input via its control panel. Every bread machine has a different cycles depending on the kind of dough like white bread, European style bread, whole grain and sometimes even pizza dough. Other bread machine offers an automatic timer to allow the machine to activate without any human interaction. Some also have a user program that will allow to program a custom cycle of the dough. Most of the bread making machine process is automatic and most machine also comes with a recipe book for your daily bread making experience and for making more types of dough. According to MakingmyBread Editors, bread machines are the best investments for home use.
How to Use it?
To make a bread, each ingredient was measured equally into the bread pan in an orderly manner, most of the machine usually puts liquid first with all the solid ingredients on top. After measuring all the ingredients in the bread pan, then be put in the bread maker. The order of putting all the ingredients is very important because the instant yeast will be activated once it contacts with the water. So it is very important that the yeast and the water should keep apart until the program will start. See these great bread making tips by Guardian.
The machine takes few hours to bake the bread. The first step is by turning all your ingredients into a dough by the use of the paddle. Most machines have a removable paddle. Next would be the start of baking your bread with ideal oven temperature. When the bread is done the pan can be extracted from the machine. Always take extra care in opening the lid, remove the hot tin out of the oven, then tip out the bread and let it cool. Some of the bread making machine doesn't have the same bread shape, however, all the recent models generally have a more traditional horizontal pan. While some machine has a standard rectangular shape. Most machines are very easy to clean after every bake with its nonstick features. It only takes less than a minute to clean the tin and the paddles.
Do We Need It?
The great thing about having an automatic bread maker is that it does all the process for you. But some other machine has other features like a built-in memory so that the machine can survive even during power outages or blackouts. The machine will remember what they were doing and continue to its job when the power turns back. There are also bread making machines that is capable of delaying the start of the program so that, you can put all the ingredients at night and wake up with a fresh new baked bread in the morning. You are maybe wondering how much a bread maker machine will cost you if you are about to make a loaf, well this is depending on what ingredients you are using. Compare to your everyday expenses in buying your favorite bread on the bakeries this machine will surely help you to save more than buying a bread everyday. Check our other kitchen appliances like food sealers and rice cookers!
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There are many factors to consider when shopping for a garbage disposal unit. Clearly you're going to want a unit with enough power to handle whatever waste you intend on using it for.
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Firstly, you're going to want to know how sophisticated the grind process is; how many stages of grinding does the unit go through before it sends the waste product into the sewage system or septic tank.
Secondly, you're going to want to consider the sound pollution you will be entering into your kitchen. This is normally a major issue for people and some models have sound reducing technologies which can make a huge difference in the sound of the motor and the machine.
Thirdly, you'll have to decide if you want a continuous feed or batch-feed disposer. The difference between these two feed options boil down to convenience versus safety and if you want save power or not. As the name suggests continuous feed runs the moment you turn the power on and don't stop until you turn the power off, whereas batch-feed disposers only work under specific conditions to avoid mishaps.
Disposal of Garbage and Its Importance
The garbage disposal becomes a very important part of your kitchen routine and your kitchen's toolset. We all produce at least some natural food waste from our groceries each week. Now it's important to note that those who eat a more healthy natural diet are likely to have a lot more natural food waste for their disposal unit. If you're eating chips, candy, soda, and baked goods you're not going to have much waste vis-a-vis someone who is eating a lot of vegetables, fruit, non-prepared meats etc. Also, those who want to save some money by buying bone-in meats will also want to consider getting a garbage disposal that is strong enough to grind up the bones for you.
As you can imagine making the choice to get a garbage disposal is one where you're looking for convenience mostly, it is far more easy to dispose of your food waste by simply putting it down the sink, then it is utilizing other catchers maybe a waste bowl while working in the kitchen and then creating your own compost where you're going to attract insects and other animals, not to mention the unpleasant aroma that is sure to permeate through your home.
Consider the power of the unit, this will be measured in horsepower. If you're planning on only putting down some light food waste and you're the kind of household that doesn't do a lot of at home cooking or won't get a lot of use out of the disposal, then you might want to consider a lighter unit which will save you money will your initial purchase and save you money on the power used while the unit is in operation; however, if you are going to be wanting to put harder materials down or want to be able to demolish meat bones you're going to want to aim much higher and make the investment to get a powerful motor so that you don't need to worry about jamming or destroying a lighter model. Clearly you want your purchased disposer to be powerful enough, so you want to be liberal in your estimate here.
The Feed System
Deciding on which feed system you want is pretty straight-forward. What is the chance that somebody either you or another family member is going to put something that shouldn't go into the garbage disposal, into the garbage disposal? If you have little kids running around who might put something metal down the drain then it's going to be a good idea to consider batch-feed because as the name suggests the unit will operate in batches. Also, it is safer for the people using it because you're not going to be able to hurt your hands; however, it's important to note that you're likely getting a garbage disposal for convenience.
The contuniuous feed allows you to clean the kitchen as you work, you can simply turn it on and let the water flow. This is going to cost you some extra money on your water bill, but it will save you a lot of time in the kitchen. If you have to do waste in batches it will clearly make it so you're going to spend a lot more time busting up waste rather than doing the cooking. With a continuous feed powerful disposal unit you can essentially be doing two jobs at once and isn't that the beauty of technology in the first place?
All of these things are important factors to consider when trying to decide what garbage disposal will be the best choice for your home kitchen.
When you are planning to buy a kitchen faucet it is very important for you to know about it in detail. When we talk about knowing about it there are many things that can be included in it, such as the usage of a faucet, different sizes, price, brands, and most importantly, the different types of kitchen faucets that are available in the market today. Knowing this information will help you in choosing the right one for your beautiful kitchen. It is not easy to explain about all the types of kitchen faucets available in the market, as there are many models available and many more coming up each day. But, let us have a look at a few of them.
Here you go…
Pull Down Faucet
By using the Pull Down Faucet, you will be able to pull the spray down into the sink. After you pull down into the sink you can now use it anywhere in the sink. It is ideal for cleaning vegetables easily.
Pull Out Faucet
With this Pull-Out Faucet, you can pull out the spray wand and you will be able to use it even outside the sink. You can easily fill large vessels using this kind of Faucet. While choosing the Pull-Out Faucet, make sure to check if it is a 360-degree swivel. This will make it easy for you to use it anywhere around the kitchen sink. Most of them come with this feature, but it is good to check before you buy. If you are looking for the best kitchen faucet check www.faucetmag.com
Side Spray Kitchen Faucet
One of the most common types of faucets that are in use these days is Side Spray Kitchen Faucet. This will have a side spray and this adds a new look to your kitchen. Do not go just with the look because this kind of faucet will need more than one hole near the kitchen sink for installation. Keep an eye on it.
Kitchen Faucet with water filter
Normally all of us spend many dollars just for water filtration. If you are also one amongst these then it is time you must try this kitchen faucet with water filter. The water filter will be installed beneath the sink and you will be able to get pure water for washing your vegetable, cooking, washing dishes and hands. This is for those who are more concerned about hygiene.
Faucets with temperature control
You can choose to have a faucet that has just cold water flow, but many would like to have both hot and cold water flow through their faucets. For such kind of people this is the best bet as it has temperature control faucets with both hot water and cold water.
Motion detection Faucets
For those who want to enhance the look of their kitchen and grab the attention of everyone who visits their house, then the best option is Motion detection Faucets. This will automatically detect the motion of the hand or vessels and water flow starts automatically.
You can talk to the salesperson to help you know more about the types of latest faucets available in the market and their usage.
Thermostats have become a common necessity in many modern homes because of the fluctuating climatic conditions recurrent in the atmosphere. Temperature control is the major issue dealt by a thermostat. However, the ease of access and the functions of a thermostat have increased dramatically. If you are looking for a thermostat, look at the following types to understand their nature and select the appropriate device.
Mechanical Thermostats
Mechanical thermostats work with the help of mercury to determine the temperature in the building or they depend on bi-metallic strips. These come in varied types but commonly offer either heating or cooling whilst some devices have multiple temperature settings. However, mechanical thermostats cannot shift from heating to cooling automatically and are to be switched manually. This is called as auto change over. These thermostats may not be most desired thermostats but are definitely the most economical devices available in the market. In case of mechanical thermostats temperature settings will come to the set point with a turtle pace and frequent adjustments can turn out to be a bit of headache. When it comes to performance after the temperature settles to the set point there is no grievance for the user which is the reason it is still popular among many homes.
Programmable Thermostats
Programmable thermostats come with a benefit of setting preset times for temperature control and the device will moderate the temperature according to the setting. This will make the user to spend less time with the device and concentrate on his/her work. These thermostats are available in several variants. The simplest one comes with temperature settings for day and night whereas the intricate devices have adjustable settings according to the desire of the user. However, there is a limitation in the settings as they come with limited number of options. For instance, some thermostats allow weekly schedule which will remain the same forever. The user has to manually rewrite the schedule if he/she desires to change the settings. This is regarded as inconvenience by some people and so they prefer further modifications in thermostats.
Electronic Thermostats
Digital thermostats contain a LCD display to show the temperature and the desired set point. These are similar to mechanical thermostats the only difference being an elaborate crystal display. Advanced electronic thermostats have more features which can handle auto changeover, multiple stage settings etc. They can manage both heating and cooling. In comparison to mechanical thermostats the required results are attained much quicker. These are compatible with both line-voltage and low-voltage.
Smart Thermostats
Smart thermostats are also called WIFI thermostats or internet thermostats. These are the most novel innovations introduced into the market. The problems faced from all the other thermostats are easily encountered by smart thermostats. The schedule can be custom made and can be changed innumerous times without even bothering about the capability of the device. They come with a lot of features and hence are a bit expensive when compared to others. However, this is not a matter of concern as energy saved by WIFI thermostats is admirably huge.
Before opting for a thermostat have a consideration about the budget and select the right one. The details mentioned above will serve as a guide to select the appropriate thermostat system.
People are already creating wines at home thousands of years ago. You can use different types of fruits for the wine however, grapes are the preferred choice. All you have to do is to combine all the ingredients, let it undergo a process called fermentation then allow the wine to age before placing in bottles. Listed below are the usual ingredients you need in making wine.
16 cups of any fruit
2 cups of honey
1 pack of yeast
Filtered water
Process of Making Homemade Wine
Making your own wine at home will definitely require effort yet should not be expensive. You have to follow a series of steps in order to come up with the taste you want for your wine. And if you are ready to make a homemade wine, then you can simply follow the steps below.
- The first thing that you have to do in making wine at home is preparing all the supplies and ingredients you need. You don't have to purchase expensive types of equipment because you can even look for the things you need in secondhand stores such as the glass jar. You also need a carboy, plastic tube, airlock, and bottles of wine with corks.
Decide what fruit you will use for your wine and squeeze them in order to get the juice. Make sure that it is clean to prevent bacteria from affecting the wine that can transform it into vinegar. Add honey to provide sweetness to your wine followed by the yeast. You can also use sugar as a substitute for honey.
- Allow the wine to undergo a fermentation process. Look for a cover that will keep the bugs away while maintaining the air flow inside the crock. You can use a crock lid or a piece of cloth as a cover. Keep it in a place that doesn't have a warm or cool temperature instead go for a place in-between. You have to stir the mixture several times a day. You will notice the formation of bubbles because of the presence of yeast.
Fermenting the wine will provide it with a delicious taste. As soon as the bubbles slow down, you can already strain the mixture to separate the solid particles. Place the liquid in a carboy and store. You have to let the wine settle for a month or so. This will provide the wine a better taste instead of being too sweet especially if you use honey. You can add honey if you want before you bottle the wine. To preserve red wine's color, using dark bottles is advisable.
- You have to become aware of the techniques used in preparing wine at home. With thousands of years that people are making homemade wine, they have already discovered effective ways on how they can come up with a delicious wine. You also have to consider a few reminders.
- Always make sure that all types of equipment you will use in making wine are clean if you don't want bacteria to mess up the taste of your wine.
- Use organic fruits to prevent chemicals from affecting the taste of the wine.
- Allow air to flow during the secondary fermentation of the wine.
- You can reduce the presence of oxygen in the bottle if it is full.
- Use dark bottles to preserve the appearance of red wine.
- Keep your wines dry or else it will become too sweet. Besides, you can add up sugar later on if you are not satisfied with the taste.
- It is necessary that you taste the wine from time to time to be assured that the result will come out right.
- Keeping your wine in the right temperature is tough. Here are the best wine coolers on the market to keep your wine in the accurate temperature.
In order to have a greater chance of creating a good wine, you should know the things that you have to avoid such as the following:
- Using tools that are made up of resinous woods because this can affect the taste of the wine.
- Speeding the process of fermentation.
- Filtering the wine even if it is not necessary.
- Storing wines in unsterilized bottles.
- Selling homemade wine.
- Utilization of vessels made up of metal.
- Allowing vinegar flies to have contact with your wine.


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The SenseLamp is an ultra-low cost (less than 30GBP/45US$), WiFi enabled sensor platform that is easy to build, easy to deploy and fully open source. A SenseLamp is a lamp shade that can be remotely controlled and gathers temperature, humidity, light-levels and motion data. It runs Linux and can do some on-board processing before passing the data on to e.g. busfarhn or COSM.
The story
The purpose of all this is to put a temperature, humidity, light-level and motion sensor in every room. And while we're at it, throw in a relay to control a light-bulb. This combination allows some nice home-automation to be implemented. Even further: it provides a test-bed for activity recognition and helps to implement the idea of a quantified self. But in the end, it really just sounded like a fun thing to do.
Mark 0
I learned three things from this first prototype:
- The Linux CDC ACM drivers are buggy: it seems to be a well known problem that the Launchpads serial interface doesn't work so well in Linux. The reason for this is a bug in the CDC ACM kernel module (see here, here and here). Despite the patches provided, I was unable to fix the issue on the WR703N resulting a bit of instability. A cronjob to reboot the router every 6 hours served as a usable workaround, but certainly does not fix the issue.
- HTTP only goes so far: using a simple HTTP based interface implemented via CGI worked beautifully for the central heating control as the interface was unidirectional. The SenseLamp however, needs to be able to send sensor data as well. So a different protocol/interface is needed.
- It will have to look better than this: While the dremeled lunchbox worked fine as a first prototype, I wouldn't want plastic lumps hanging throughout my flat. So if I was to deploy this on a bigger scale (count > 1), it would have to look better than this.
Mark I
- forgot the PIR sensor: the lesson learned here is never design a PCB in a hurry. For some reason I forgot to add the the appropriate pinheaders for the PIR sensor on the PCB. So I had to compensate for that while wiring up the whole thing – it worked, but it was messy. Because like this the PIR sensor can not simply sit on the board, it has to be placed somewhere on the frame. Yet another thing to consider.
- assembly was still too difficult: which is in part due to the PIR screw-up. Until this version I assumed I could simply tie it all together using some good old zipties. But as it turns out the holes in the relay board, as well as the router board are close to M2 and that's too small for those standard 50mm zipties. So, I'd have to put in screws. Combine that with my tendency to pack everything too tight (on the frame) and you end up with something that's very hard to put together.
- DHT11 sensors are too inaccurate: according to their datasheet, DHT11 sensors have a tolerance of +- 2 Celsius and 1% humidity. That's quite a lot when one wants to monitor temperatures in the range of 20 +- 3 degrees. So I needed better sensors: the pin-compatible DHT22 to the rescue.
Mark II
How it's made
Besides the sensors, there are two main hardware components involved: the wr703n router and the SenseLamp board. As the figure shows, the router merely passes through the 5V USB power and provides WiFi – effectively turning a Linux machine into a wifi shield. This is still twice as cheap as buying a dedicated WiFi shield. And as power consumption is not really of concern here, this works just fine.
Power supply
To connect the 5V power supply (which comes with the wr703n), I solder cables to the plugs of the power supply and wire them in parallel to the light bulb.
Sensor board
The MSP430 firmware has to deal with all the sensors and serial communication to the "WiFi shield". Thanks to that awesome project called Energia, writing code for the MSP430 is as convenient as it is with an Arduino (but at a fraction of the cost). The firmware can be found in the GitHub repository.
OpenWRT and busfahrn
I've written a simple TCP based client that bridges between busfarhn and the SenseLamp firmware. It relays incomming commands and translates the SenseLamp output into busfarhn messages. All of that code can be found in the GitHub repository of busfarhn.
First things first: all SenseLamp material is open source. If not stated otherwise, it is published under the MIT license and can be found on GitHub. Should you be in the process of building one yourself and have questions – I'd be happy to help.
Building a SenseLamp is a straight forward process, involving three main activities:
- Gathering all parts and components
- Assembling the hardware
- Flashing OpenWRT and firmware + installing some userland driver program.
Gathering all parts and components
The part count of a SenseLamp is lower than one might expect. Besides the WR703N router and sensors and microcontroller, only common place parts such as resistors and caps are required. The SenseLamp PCB is single-sided, uses exclusively through-hole components and not too fine traces so that it can be produced at home if necessary. Find a A rudimentary bill of materials can be found here.
I bought most of the components from eBay, RS Components and Farnell. The board was manufactured by SeeedStudio Fusion. It took roughly a month to source all parts – including the custom PCB.
Assembling the hardware
Hardware assembly takes part in three stages:
- First, all components have to be soldered to the SenseLamp PCB, some wires to the WR703N router (described above), and some thick enough wires to the 5V power supply coming with the router (it helps to drill a hole in the plugs). Then, a "sandwich" is made by stacking the SenseLamp board on top of the WR703N using M2 screws (I drilled slightly bigger holes in the WR703N) and some spacers, which I 3D printed. Once that tower was assembled, I connected the SenseLamp PCB to a 5V power supply, FTDI 223 3V3 serial cable and TI Launchpad to test the SenseLamp board in isolation and program the firmware.
- The frame is assembled (depends on the kind of frame) and the 5V power supply is added. Try and layout the cables in this stage as well. Add the SenseLamp board sandwich in this stage as well.
- At last one has to wire it all up. I used luster terminals to wire the 5V parallel to the lamp and ran one lead through the relay, so that the lamp could be controlled from the SenseLamp.
At this point it is a good idea to power it all up and see if everything's working fine. I used a leftover cable, which I opened on one end and fed the leads into the top luster terminal to simulate it hanging from the ceiling.
Closing remarks
All in all I built four of these puppies and installed them in my livingroom, hallway, kitchen and bedroom. For now I'm simply using the light and motion sensor to automatically turn on the light when its dark. The temperature/humidity data is simply logged away and I glance at it every now and then out of interest. In the future I plan to use them for some light activity recognition and infer my sleep times and similar activities from the data.
Another thing I might do is design different frames as I'm not entirely happy with the current form. The WR703N, as well as the relay module both have LEDs which are constantly on and are slightly annoying – despite their usefulness.


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Andy Dalton, Cin QB
Jamaal Charles, KC RB
Montee Ball, Den RB
Dez Bryant, Dal WR
Eric Decker, Den WR
Jimmy Graham, NO TE
Cardinals D/ST D/ST
Matt Bryant, Atl K
Tavon Austin, StL WR
BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Cin RB
Sidney Rice, Sea WR
Isaac Redman, Pit RB
Michael Floyd, Ari WR
Alex Smith, KC QB (second to the last pick in the draft, total rose colored glasses)
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But, if Player X is Law Firm -- who has no value whatsoever it is a bad pick.
I would have rathered you reached on Bernard then made a "value pick" with Law Firm.
I will quit criticizing because apparently you can't handle it.
Good luck.
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I'm assuming you went Charles/Dez/Graham but did you trade your next two picks? Don't see anyone after those guys that wouldn't have been available in the 6th.
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Barring benching Bernard for pass pro or fumbling issues, his average day should be 40 yards and an occasional TD.
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I do like Dez, Charles, and Graham, fwiw.
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Can't say that I like Dalton as a starting QB. There's a chance he goes off this year with A.J. but I don't see him as more than a 3,500 yards and 25 TD guy at best. I could be wrong. He's my backup, so I like him but I dunno as counting on him for your main QB.
Dez is gonna be a stud. Charles is a great pick. Tavon Austin is a great depth pick. RB depth is concerning.
Your WR and TE situation is better than mine:
QB - RG3, Andy Dalton
RB - J. Charles, CJ Spiller, D. McFadden, Giovani Bernard
WR - Marques Colston, TY Hilton, Kenny Britt, Chris Givens, Cordarelle Patterson
TE - Ed Dickson, Coby Fleener
K - Alex Henery
I went a little nuts on RB's and totally neglected my WR and TE positions. Hope it doesn't kill me, but it's definitely not my favorite team ever. Oh, and I got to keep Charles for my 2nd so that's how I ended up with so many RB1's. PPR. Start 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 Flex RB/WR, 1 TE, 1 QB
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Last year there was 50 points difference between RG3 and dalton, for the year. I think both do better (if RG3 doesn't get hurt again, obviously) there's like 70 between our starting WRs, I just don't target QB high in FF drafts anymore. Hell Alex has potential to put up better numbers than dalton, and he was my last pick.
I hope RG3 stays healthy for you, like Charles for me, both have great ceilings, and if you drafted him in he third, potential for steal of the draft. (That's when he went in one draft, iirc)
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How many teams are in the league and what are the scoring settings?
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Assuming 12 teams, 4 points per passing TD, and other normal standard scoring...if six teams make the playoffs:
Your receivers are the strongest part of this team and you look good at tight end as well. While no team can be expected to be above average at all three core positions (QB/RB/WR), you are in the precarious position of being a bit weak at two of them.
Although you should not be counted out yet, you may need to be active on both the waiver wire and in trades to turn this team into a legitimate contender. The best way to achieve that might be to sacrifice some of your wide receiver strength to gain multiple players than can help your roster now. It's generally easier finding quarterbacks and wide receivers on the waiver wire than quality running backs.
Keep an eye out for quarterbacks like Russell Wilson and Andrew Luck from last year, Cam Newton the year before, Michael Vick and Josh Freeman in 2010, and Matt Cassel and Kurt Warner in 2008. All were available cheap in August, and all contributed to fantasy championship teams. Likewise, running backs like Alfred Morris and Vick Ballard all could be had dirt cheap at the draft or shortly after. You are likely going to need to land some of this year's top waiver plays, so pay close attention to increased workloads, targets, injuries, etc.
Bottom line:
With great inseason management, we think you have about a 75 percent chance of making the playoffs.
With good inseason management, we think you have about a 60 percent chance of making the playoffs.
With average inseason management, we think you have a 45 percent chance of making the playoffs.
In any event, we wish you the best of luck. Here's hoping all your weeks are like week 10 of 2012:
Jimmy Graham vs. ATL: 146 receiving yards, 2 TD
Sidney Rice vs. NYJ: 54 receiving yards, 2 TD
Andy Dalton vs. NYG: 199 passing yards, 4 TD
Jamaal Charles vs. PIT: 100 combined yards, 1 TD
QB Summary:
We have Andy Dalton rated #13 among quarterbacks, so we're not even sold on him as a fantasy starter in your league. And we're not sure that Alex Smith (our #19-rated QB) is likely to provide much help.
Incidentally, these two have a terrific combined schedule and a nice playoff schedule too. If you simply played the one with the better matchup each week, this is the schedule you'd face:
Note that the above "thoughts" were generated by David Dodds's projections. Others have different takes:
Some of our staffers have Andy Dalton as high as #7, which would make him a fine first quarterback. Heath Cummings's take: "Dalton has a chance to take the next step in 2013 and establish himself as one of the most productive young quarterbacks in the league. He has an elite receiver in A.J. Green and developing talent on the other side of the field. Tyler Eifert gives him an athletic playmaker over the middle and Giovanni Bernard gives him a pass-catching threat out of the backfield. Dalton rose to borderline QB1 status in 2012 and on an improving young offense I expect his upward trend to continue."
Alex Smith is ranked #15 by some of our writers, which would make him an above average second quarterback. Jason Wood reasons, "Andy Reid sent Donovan McNabb to five Pro Bowls, turned Michael Vick into an MVP candidate, and made A.J. Feeley and Koy Detmer seem like viable NFL starters. Anyone that thinks Reid can't work wonders with Alex Smith isn't a student of NFL history. Smith is accurate, in his prime, and has the athleticism and pocket awareness to flourish in Reid's West Coast offense."
RB Summary:
We like Jamaal Charles as a top RB, but we consider your starting running backs, as a group, to be a little below par. Our projections have Charles ranked at #4 and Montee Ball ranked at #31.
We see BenJarvus Green-Ellis as an average third running back.
Because you're not particularly strong overall at the position, adding some depth here was a good idea. But we're not convinced Isaac Redman is the right player for the job. Check the end of the report for some alternative suggestions.
A quick note about the same-team Ball/Eric Decker duo you've got here. Though the effect is probably negligible, this kind of pairing is likely to make your team more (not less) consistent than a comparable-scoring different-team pair. See this article (which was written before the 2008 season) for more discussion.
Note that the above "thoughts" were generated by David Dodds's projections. Others have different takes:
Some of our staffers have Montee Ball as high as #21, which would make him a fine second running back. Adam Harstad's take: "Willis McGahee is the second oldest RB in the league (behind Fred Jackson), and doesn't have much left in the tank. Knowshon Moreno was inherited by the current coaching staff, and they clearly are not believers of his; they've drafted two RBs in the first three rounds, and had Moreno as a game-day inactive in half of their games last season. Denver's brass has discussed their belief that Hillman is more of a change-of-pace back. Into this void steps Montee Ball, a hyper-productive college back whose stock slipped a little as some questioned his athleticism. Despite a slow 40 time, Ball is a perfect schematic fit for Denver's offense, which is loaded with talent at every position and figures to remain elite for years to come."
Some of our staffers have BenJarvus Green-Ellis as high as #24, which would make him a great third running back and even a legitimate RB2. Mark Wimer's take: "While BenJarvus Green-Ellis isn't an exciting option in PPR leagues, I believe he'll retain the first- and second-down rushing duties in Cincinnati this year (and short-yardage plunges), and probably handle 70%+ of the team's carries, regardless of rookie Giovani Bernard's presence. The enthusiasm for Bernard reminds me of prior years' fascination with Bernard Scott, which is not good news for Bernard's fantasy owners in my opinion."
Some members of our staff have Isaac Redman ranked as high as 42nd, which would make him an above average fourth running back. Anthony Borbely defends his high ranking as follows: "Redman will be part of a committee that will replace the injured LeVeon Bell. The third preseason game should tell mopre about how the Steelers will rotate the RBs. Until more is known about how the RBs will be used, I am ranking Redman as a mid-RB4, largely because I expect him to be the goal line RB. "
WR Summary:
Your starting receiver group is a strength, particularly Dez Bryant as a top receiver. Bryant is our second ranked WR, and we have Eric Decker at #20.
Your bench doesn't look quite as strong. Michael Floyd is a little below average as a third receiver.
Since you're strong at the position, you probably don't absolutely need to roster more than three players here. Of your remaining guys, we like Tavon Austin the best, but you should keep the one you think has the best chance of putting up starter numbers. The rest might be considered expendable if you find you need roster space elsewhere.
Note that the above "thoughts" were generated by David Dodds's projections. Others have different takes:
Eric Decker is ranked #11 by some of our writers, which would make him a great second receiver and even a legitimate WR1. Matt Waldman reasons, "Decker is likely the odd-man out with the acquisition of Wes Welker, but it depends how you define the phrase odd-man out. Out of the top-10 among fantasy receivers, yes. Out of the top-25? Not likely. Decker is a better route runner than Demaryius Thomas may ever become and he has the confidence of Peyton Manning on precision plays. Wes Welker may cut into Decker's totals, but there will be plenty of targets to Decker that result from Thomas's vertical threat and Welker driving slot defenders and linebackers to distraction. This offense has room for three fantasy starters in the receiving corps. Don't sleep on Decker. "
Michael Floyd is ranked #32 by some of our writers, which would make him a fine third receiver. Anthony Borbely reasons, "Floyd had a disappointing rookie season but I expect him to take a big step up in Bruce Arian's offense. Having Carson Palmer helps and Floyd is simply much more talented than Andre Roberts. I consider Floyd to be a mid-WR3 with huge upside depending on his development. Floyd is one of the most undervalued players at any position in drafts. "
TE Summary:
As you are well aware, Jimmy Graham is an elite tight end. We have him ranked first overall at the position. He's about 3.2 points per game better than an average starting TE in this league. Given your league rules and the presence of Graham, your decision to roll with just one tight end is a reasonable one.
Kicker Summary:
Matt Bryant, our seventh ranked kicker, won't win the league for you, but he'll do.
Defense Summary:
The Cardinals are probably not a difference-maker at defense, but they should be OK.
When you don't have an elite defense, one option is a committee approach. That is, try to get two cheap defenses whose schedules fit well together. Here are a few teams who we think may be available and whose schedules fit best with the Cardinals', along with the combined schedule that each would create:
Cardinals + Rams = ARI | DET | DAL | TB | JAX | HOU | CAR | ATL | TEN | IND | JAX | CHI | PHI | ARI | TEN | TB
Cardinals + Buccaneers = NYJ | DET | NO | ARI | CAR | PHI | ATL | CAR | SEA | MIA | JAX | IND | PHI | BUF | TEN | STL
Cardinals + Chargers = STL | PHI | TEN | DAL | OAK | IND | JAX | ATL | WAS | HOU | JAX | IND | PHI | STL | TEN | OAK
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Green means GO (good matchup), red means STOP (bad matchup). Main starters highlighted
At the bottom of the table, the Relative Strength row shows you how strong we project your team to be, relative to your usual strength, in that week. This accounts for byes and matchups.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Andy Dalton CHI PIT GB CLE NE BUF DET NYJ MIA BAL CLE SD IND PIT MIN
Alex Smith JAX DAL PHI NYG TEN OAK HOU CLE BUF DEN SD DEN WAS OAK IND
Montee Ball BAL NYG OAK PHI DAL JAX IND WAS SD KC NE KC TEN SD HOU
Jamaal Charles JAX DAL PHI NYG TEN OAK HOU CLE BUF DEN SD DEN WAS OAK IND
BenJarvus Green-Ellis CHI PIT GB CLE NE BUF DET NYJ MIA BAL CLE SD IND PIT MIN
Isaac Redman TEN CIN CHI MIN NYJ BAL OAK NE BUF DET CLE BAL MIA CIN GB
Tavon Austin ARI ATL DAL SF JAX HOU CAR SEA TEN IND CHI SF ARI NO TB
Dez Bryant NYG KC STL SD DEN WAS PHI DET MIN NO NYG OAK CHI GB WAS
Eric Decker BAL NYG OAK PHI DAL JAX IND WAS SD KC NE KC TEN SD HOU
Michael Floyd STL DET NO TB CAR SF SEA ATL HOU JAX IND PHI STL TEN SEA
Sidney Rice CAR SF JAX HOU IND TEN ARI STL TB ATL MIN NO SF NYG ARI
Jimmy Graham ATL TB ARI MIA CHI NE BUF NYJ DAL SF ATL SEA CAR STL CAR
Matt Bryant NO STL MIA NE NYJ TB ARI CAR SEA TB NO BUF GB WAS SF
Arizona Cardinals STL DET NO TB CAR SF SEA ATL HOU JAX IND PHI STL TEN SEA
Relative Strength 100 100 101 101 107 105 97 109 98 100 97 101 100 101 100 100
Schedule and Matchup Notes:
Please note that the Relative strength numbers above account for both byes and matchups.
Remember that you might have starters on bye in a given week, but still have a high relative strength. This could occur because of favorable matchups, or it might be because you are projected to be missing less production than an average opponent will (your opponents have to deal with byes too).
Week 11 presents moderate bye week issues: Tavon Austin and Dez Bryant are not playing.
Week 7 presents moderate bye week issues: Jimmy Graham is not playing.
Week 9 presents moderate bye week issues: Montee Ball, Eric Decker, Michael Floyd, and Arizona Cardinals are not playing.
In weeks 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 you'll probably be better off than your opponent, as far as byes are concerned.
Listed in order of preference. We don't know exactly who is available in your league, but here is a list of players who might be available and could be upgrades over some of your depth players, listed in order of preference. Your players are listed in red for comparison. Players who might not mesh well with the bye weeks of your key players are grayed out.
QB: we don't necessarily recommend any roster moves here.
RB: Shane Vereen (10), Mark Ingram (7), Giovani Bernard (12), BenJarvus Green-Ellis (12), Ronnie Hillman (9), Ben Tate (8), Danny Woodhead (8), Bernard Pierce (8), Pierre Thomas (7), Vick Ballard (8), Fred Jackson (12), Jacquizz Rodgers (6), Jonathan Dwyer (5), Daniel Thomas (6), Joique Bell (9), Isaiah Pead (11), Bilal Powell (10), Bryce Brown (12), Jonathan Stewart (4). We have all these players rated ahead of Isaac Redman.
WR: Mike Williams (5), Steve Johnson (12), James Jones (4), Greg Jennings (5), Anquan Boldin (9), Chris Givens (11), Michael Floyd (9), Tavon Austin (11), Emmanuel Sanders (5), Lance Moore (7), Golden Tate (12), Josh Gordon (10), Sidney Rice (12).
TE: we don't necessarily recommend any roster moves here.
PK: we don't necessarily recommend any roster moves here.
TD: Cincinnati Bengals (12), New York Giants (9), Arizona Cardinals (9), St. Louis Rams (11), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5), Denver Broncos (9), Atlanta Falcons (6), Cleveland Browns (10), Minnesota Vikings (5), San Diego Chargers (8).
Player Cmp Att YD Y/A TD INT Rsh YD TD FPT Rank
Andy Dalton 330 518 3714 7.2 27 16 45 135 2 287.2 13
Alex Smith 315 508 3485 6.9 22 13 46 161 2 264.4 19
Andy Dalton - In starting every game of his two-year NFL career, Dalton has shown signs of being a highly-productive quarterback. His statistical ceiling has been limited, though, by a well-balanced and somewhat conservative offense and a lack of playmakers not named A.J. Green. With veteran running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis getting older and the two backup running backs being rookies, more of the offensive burden may be pushed to Dalton. The team drafted multiple receives last year, including projected starter Mohamed Sanu - a very nice intermediate and red zone target. They also drafted an excellent receiving tight end in Tyler Eifert in this year's draft. Dalton and his perimeter playmakers could be the key to this offense in 2013.
Alex Smith - It's easy to forget after the performance of Colin Kaepernick, but Alex Smith was actually enjoying his best season ever before a concussion and the play of Kaepernick derailed it. Through eight weeks he was the 15th amongst quarterbacks in fantasy points, which is as close as Smith has ever come to sniffing QB1 territory. His completion percentage (70.2%) would have been tied for the fifth best of all-time had he finished the year and he raised his yards per attempt almost a full yard higher than his career best. Smith steps into a very good situation in Kansas City and it's easy to wonder if he can match his production from the first half of 2012. He arguably has better weapons in Jamaal Charles and Dwayne Bowe, but he will not enjoy the same protection behind Kansas City's revamped offensive line. That lack of protection leads to injury concerns, but a need to scramble could lead to more rushing yards for Smith if he can stay healthy. While many of Smith's struggles early in his career were attributed to a lack of stability, Head Coach Andy Reid does not believe that this change will have the same effect on Smith. At the NFL owners meetings this offseason Reid said of the change: "I think the last couple years, that will carry over. And he did, he had a ton of change. Most quarterbacks that go through that, they're ruined. They never come out on the positive side. They get crushed. But he was able to work through all that. Even the year before Jim [Harbaugh] got there, you could see him, his production starting to go up. But what he was doing there, the terminology will be very similar; scheme for the most part will be very similar. I don't think it will be a big transition."
Player Rsh YD Y/Rsh TD Rec YD TD FPT Rank
Jamaal Charles 260 1284 4.9 6 64 467 3 229.1 4
Montee Ball 165 693 4.2 7 20 152 1 132.5 31
BenJarvus Green-Ellis 190 751 4.0 6 13 83 0 119.4 35
Isaac Redman 75 300 4.0 2 18 153 1 63.3 55
Montee Ball - The Broncos added Montee Ball in the second-round of the 2013 NFL draft. He's the bigger back they've been looking for and will get an opportunity to compete for the starting job in training camp. Under new offensive coordinator Adam Gase we'll see the Broncos use an up tempo offense with more outside zone stretch plays than we saw last year. He averaged 7.1 yards per carry outside the tackles in 2012. Ball gained 36.1% of his FBS-leading 3,750 yards on rushes outside of the tackles over the last two seasons. If the team needs to pick up a critical short yardage situation then Ball may be the best option on the team. Head coach John Fox is not known to feature rookie running backs no matter where they're selected. The best rookie runner he ever had was Jonathan Stewart (Panthers) in 2008. That season Stewart finished the year as the 24th best running back in fantasy football. Ball's fantasy owners should see that as a best case scenario. The Broncos are going to use a RBBC and Ball may not see the field on passing downs until he proves effective at pass protection.
Jamaal Charles - Jamaal Charles has consistently been a fantasy RB1 when he's been healthy but that health came into concern on 8/12 when he limped off the practice field. The team has classified the injury as a sprained foot, and Head Coach Andy Reid did not seem concerned after practice. However, there are rumblings that the Chiefs are more concerned than they're letting on and foot injuries for running backs can linger. Charles is a home-run hitter whose long runs have helped support a 5.8 yard-per-carry average over his career, the best in NFL history. In 2013 he figures to have a better offense, with Andy Reid and Alex Smith replacing Romeo Crennel and Matt Cassel. Charles should get as many touches as he can handle, and with Reid's affinity for the screen game he'll likely be more involved in the passing game than he's ever been. The one negative for Charles has been his lack of success in the red zone. Last season he had just two scores inside the 20, with the closest of those being from twelve yards out. That figure probably won't hold up as Charles had six redzone scores in 2010, but he will never be a touchdown machine. Another concern is the changes to the offensive line. While the Chiefs' line in 2012 was nothing special, rookie Eric Fisher has some big shoes to fill replacing Eric Winston in the run game. If Fisher is as good a run-blocker as Winston was, Charles may be in line for a career year.
BenJarvus Green-Ellis - More of a deliberate, non-explosive runner, BenJarvus Green-Ellis is the kind of back who can keep an offense "on schedule" in regards to down-and-distance situations but is not a player who can break game-changing big plays. Both of these points are evidenced in looking at his career statistics. He has never rushed for fewer than 3.7 yards per carry but never rushed for more than 4.4. And the longest run of his career is 48 yards. Having never caught more than the 22 passes he hauled in in 2012, Green-Ellis isn't much of a third-down threat, which could explain why the team drafted two running backs in the 2013 draft who will both compete for third down snaps. Look for Green-Ellis to start the year as a two-down player, but he could be overtaken by second-round pick Giovani Bernard at some point in the season if the team feels they need a more explosive runner in the early downs.
Isaac Redman - Isaac Redman should be able to beat out Jonathan Dwyer for the backup job behind rookie Le'Veon Bell. Redman looks good as a part time player but struggled last year when he received a bigger opportunity because of an injury to then starter Rashard Mendenhall. He's got strong leg drive and can pick up tough yards in short yardage and goal line situations. Redman also has the ability to be a decent receiver out of the backfield.
Player Rsh YD TD Rec YD Y/Rec TD FPT Rank
Dez Bryant 3 20 0 89 1317 14.8 11 199.7 2
Eric Decker 2 10 0 70 924 13.2 8 141.4 20
Michael Floyd 0 0 0 66 851 12.9 6 121.1 38
Tavon Austin 15 96 1 63 743 11.8 5 119.9 39
Sidney Rice 0 0 0 52 749 14.4 6 110.9 44
Tavon Austin - Tavon Austin is a multi-dimensional weapon in a St.Louis offense seeking a new identity after the departure of Danny Amendola and Steven Jackson in this offseason. Austin has intriguing speed and agility in the open field. He will see a variety a use from rushes to slot receiver snaps to kick returns. The total volume of his use will be the biggest question mark as there have been few players his size to see full-time work on offense.
Dez Bryant - Scouts never doubted Dez Bryant had All Pro potential from the neck down; it was a question of whether he had the mental focus and maturity to ever realize his immense potential. 2012 will be remembered as the year Bryant answered those questions, and then some. In his third NFL season, Bryant was absolutely dominant to the tune of 92 receptions for 1,382 yards and 12 touchdowns. He had at least 100 yards receiving or a touchdown in 10 of 16 games, and routinely excelled in spite of physical double coverage. Bryant is a physical marvel, and his route running in 2012 took a major step forward; perhaps indicating a more refined understanding of head coach Jason Garrett's complex passing scheme. While the knucklehead factor will never be completely removed from the equation, Bryant has done enough to be considered among the best at his position entering 2013.
Eric Decker - Eric Decker had a career year in 2012 and finished the season as the 7th best wide receiver in fantasy football. He established strong chemistry with Peyton Manning quickly and was the team's leading touchdown scorer with 13 on the year. This offseason the team added veteran Wes Welker in free agency and that should impact Decker more than any other receiver on the Broncos roster. Welker will take away some of the short passes that Decker saw last year. His touchdown total will also be difficult to duplicate in 2013. With so many targets in the Broncos passing game we could see Decker become the third option behind Demaryius Thomas and Welker. Last season was the first time Decker made it through an entire season unscathed. Just like Thomas, he comes with an injury risk that other top 10 wide receivers don't have.
Michael Floyd - Michael Floyd was the Cardinals' first-round draft pick last season. He is a big, athletic receiver whose rookie year started slowly, but Floyd became the Cardinals' second-best receiver by the end of the season. He steadily gained steam, and finished very strong in week 17 with 8 catches for 166 yards and a touchdown. He's expected to start opposite Larry Fitzgerald this season, with Andre Roberts sliding inside to the slot. If opponents continue to double-team Fitzgerald, Floyd could benefit from favorable matchups and put up worthwhile fantasy stats. Still, given the questionable strength of the Cardinals' overall offense, as well as Larry Fitzgerald's role as the team's top pass-catcher more or less cemented in stone, Floyd is at best a flex option heading into the season.
Sidney Rice - Sidney Rice established himself as star in 2009 when he caught 83 passes for 1,312 yards and 8 touchdowns for the Vikings. Unfortunately, he had several injury-marred seasons after that and hasn't come close to duplicating those numbers. Last season he started for the Seahawks and proved competent, but didn't show the same luster he had in 2009. At his best, Rice can make leaping, diving, spectacular catches, but he's not much of a runner after the catch. When the Seahawks signed Percy Harvin this offseason, it appeared that Rice would see fewer (perhaps far fewer) targets than he did last season, but with Percy sidelined with a hip injury until at least November (and possibly all year), Rice may play approximately the same role in the offense as he did in 2012, when he was a competent fantasy WR3.
Player Rec YD Y/Rec TD FPT Rank
Jimmy Graham 90 1071 11.9 10 167.1 1
Jimmy Graham - Jimmy Graham is an exceptional athlete who only played one year of college football for the University of Miami, and that after he had played basketball for four years and graduated with a double major. He caught only 17 passes in his one season in college and started slowly in his rookie NFL season after being drafted in the third round. He had only 3 targets and 1 catch for 11 yards in his five games. He then closed out his rookie year well, catching 30 passes on 41 targets for 345 yards and 5 TDs, giving a hint of production to come. In his second season, he was phenomenal catching 99 passes for 1,310 yards and 11 TDs. There are only three seasons where a tight end had more receptions, Jason Witten with 110 in 2012, Tony Gonzalez with 102 in 2004, and Dallas Clark with 100 in 2009. Similarly, there have been only two seasons where tight ends had more receiving yards and that was Rob Gronkowski with 1,327 yards that same year and Dave Parks with 1,344 yards in 1965. Graham fell back somewhat last season as he missed one game and was slowed by injury in a few others. He managed only 85 receptions for 982 yards and 9 TDs. Graham remains one of the top tight ends in the league and is a definite threat to have a record breaking season in 2013.
Player FGM FGA XPM XPA FPT Rank
Matt Bryant 27 32 43 43 124.0 7
Matt Bryant - Bryant hit over 86% on field goals in each of the past three seasons - which was even more impressive in that it was not a small sample size, but came on a decent number of attempts (31, 29 & 38). The one knock on Bryant over the years has been leg strength, despite the fact he once hit a 62 yard game winner. The past three years he has made all seven of his attempts from 50+ yards. The specialist unit remains intact for 2013, as both long snapper Joe Zelenka and holder/punter/kickoff-specialist Matt Bosher are back. Completing the consistency picture is the fact that the key coaching staff members also remain with the team. After six straight years near the middle of the pack, the Falcons jumped up to 5th place in kicker scoring opportunities last year.
Player Sack FR INT TD Yd/G Pt/G FPT Rank
Arizona Cardinals 38 11 17 5 350 22.5 135.4 10
Arizona Cardinals - The biggest news here is the loss of defensive coordinator Ray Horton. Horton was fairly close to getting the head coaching gig in the offseason, but he was passed over in favor of Bruce Arians. After the snub, there was no chance the Cardinals would be able to retain Horton, and he was off to Cleveland. Left behind is a talented group led by Pro Bowl linebacker Daryl Washington. Washington, however, won't be on field for the first four games after being suspended under the NFL's substance abuse policy. He could also miss additional time after a May arrest on a domestic abuse charge. His absence will not help the Cardinals improve upon a bottom-five run defense which was often battered by opposing running backs. On the other hand, Arizona was fifth best in pass defense in 2012. That secondary has been completely retooled, however, as starting safeties Adrian Wilson and Kerry Rhodes have been replaced by Yeremiah Bell and Rashad Johnson. This is not an improvement. Bringing in Todd Bowles from Philadelphia is a bit of a head-scratcher. With the Eagles in 2012, Bowles' defense was far from impressive. Fantasy speaking, this group is not a defense you want to count on every week - even most weeks. At best, they will be a marginal fantasy starter and could easily regress a good deal in 2013.
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Kill them all. Farmers do not deserve life. (forget good/bad)
Posted by Sandeep Shelke on 11th January 2010
While reading on the internet about farmer suicides I came across P. Sainath's very thought provocative article; which has enough information to understand the situation which forces Bharatiya farmers towards suicide. I've consolidated the statistics and probable reasons of farmer's suicide (massacre) from this article on Counter Punch and from other resources like NCRB.
*************** The Largest Wave of Suicides in History: P. SAINATH ********************
The Spate of Suicide in Bharatiya Farmers:
- Number of farmers who have committed suicide 1997 and 2007 – is staggering 182,936.
- Nearly 2/3 suicides have occurred in 5 states (out of 28 states & seven union territories).
- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh
- These states account for just about 1/3 of the country's population but 2/3 of farmers' suicides.
- Farm suicides have also been rising in some other states of the country very rapidly example Odisa.
- As many as 8 million people quit farming between the two censuses of 1991 and 2001.
- Also the large-scale survey shows that given a chance almost 40% farmers are willing to quit farming permanently.
- These suicide data is official and tends to be huge underestimate, suicide data in India is collated by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
- Women farmers are not normally accepted as farmers. They do the bulk of work in agriculture – but are just "farmers' wives." This classification enables governments to exclude countless women farmer suicides. Which will be recorded as suicide deaths – but not as "farmers' suicides."
- The spate of farm suicides accompanies India's embrace of the brave new world of neo-liberalism.
- The farmer suicide risen in every five years:
- 1997 – 2001, 78,737 (or 15,747 a year on average).
- 2002 – 2006, 87,567 (or 17,513 a year on average).
- 2001 onwards, one farmer took his or her life every 30 minutes on average.
- The 2007 figures (detailed below) place that year, too, in the higher trend.
- What do the farm suicides have in common?
- Those who have taken their lives were deep in debt.
- Peasant households in debt doubled in the first decade of the neoliberal "economic reforms," from 26 per cent of farm households to 48.6 per cent.
- In Andhra Pradesh 82 per cent of all farm households were in debt by 2001-02.
- Those who killed themselves were overwhelmingly cash crop farmers – growers of cotton, coffee, sugarcane, groundnut, pepper, vanilla. (Suicides are fewer among food crop farmers – that is, growers of rice, wheat, maize, pulses.)
- The brave new world philosophy mandated countless millions of Third World farmers forced to move from food crop cultivation to cash crop (the mantra of "export-led growth").
- For millions of subsistence farmers in India, this meant:
- Much higher cultivation costs,
- Far greater loans,
- Much higher debt, and
- Locked into the volatility of global commodity prices.
- Global commodities sector dominated by a handful of multinational corporations, with vested interest in profit-making only.
- The extent to which the switch to cash crops impacts on the farmer can be seen in this:
- Cost Rs. 8,000 ($165 today) roughly to grow an acre of paddy in Kerala.
- Whereas for vanilla, the cost per acre was (in 2003-04) almost Rs.150,000
- Seed Cost – an exploitation of the needy by Govt and Corporate?
- Giant seed companies displaced cheap hybrids and far cheaper and hardier traditional varieties with their own products.
- A cotton farmer in Monsanto's net would be paying far more for seed than he or she ever dreamed they would. Local varieties and hybrids were squeezed out with enthusiastic state support. (Why did state support such thing? Who were the scholars consulted before this decision? Aren't the agricultural experts also accountable along with the agriculture ministry?)
- In 1991, a kilogram of local seed cost Rs.7 – 9 in today's worst affected region of Vidarbha, Maharashtra.
- By 2003, Rs.350 for a bag with 450 grams of hybrid seed. i.e. Rs.780/Kg
- By 2004, Monsanto's partners in India marketed a bag of 450 grams of Bt cotton seed for between Rs.1,650 and Rs.1,800 ($33 to $36). This price brought down dramatically overnight due to strong governmental intervention in Andhra Pradesh, where the government changed after the 2004 elections. The price fell to around Rs.900 ($18) – still many times higher than 1991 or even 2003.
- Inequality among the "Emerging Tiger" nations of the developing world.
- The predatory commercialization of the countryside devastated all other aspects of life for peasant farmer and landless workers.
- Health costs, for instance, skyrocketed.
- Many thousands of youngsters dropped out of both school and college to work on their parents' farms (including many on scholarships).
- The average monthly per capita expenditure of the Indian farm household was just Rs.503 (ten dollars) by early this decade. Of that, 60 per cent roughly spent on food and another 18 per cent on fuel, clothing and footwear. (Just imagine a young IT pro spends Rs. 500 for movie on weekend, of course pro earns it, so has right to spend it. But the situation can boom-rang anytime)
- Farmers are number one food buyers?
- Millions of small and marginal Indian farmers are net purchasers of food grain.
- They cannot produce enough to feed their families and have to work on the fields of others and elsewhere to meet the gap.
- Having to buy some of the grain they need on the market, they are profoundly affected by hikes in food prices, as has happened since 1991, and particularly sharply this year. (We have seen "Dal – Rs.110/Kg, Sugar Rs.40/KG" which made a decent (Rs. 15k/month) salary earner think twice before buying)
- Hunger among those who produce food is a very real thing.
- Additionally, fact is that the "per capita net availability" of food grain has fallen dramatically among Indians since the "reforms" began: from 510 grams per Indian per day in 1991, to 422 grams by 2005. (That's not a drop of 88 grams. It's a fall of 88 multiplied by 365 and then by one billion Indians. That is 3,21,20,000 tons of food grain shortage compared to 1991)
- As Prof. Utsa Patnaik, India's top economist on agriculture, has been constantly pointing out, the average poor family has about 100 kg less today than it did just ten years ago
- The élite eat like it's going out of style.
- For many, the shift from food crop to cash crop makes it worse. At the end of the day, you can still eat your paddy. It's tough, digesting cotton.
- Even the food crop sector is coming steadily under corporate price-rigging control.
- Speculation in the futures markets pushed up grain prices across the globe earlier this year. (Why do we need commodities trading at the hands of people who don't have any idea about it? In the name of free trade we are killing traditional farmers. Our farm produce must have given higher preference, but unfortunately it did not happen and we see the results now 200000+ farmer suicides.)
- Cash Crunch – All is for Urban Dwellers:
- The neoliberal model that pushed growth through one kind of consumption also meant re-directing huge amounts of money away from rural credit to fuel the lifestyles of the aspiring elites of the cities (and countryside, too).
- Thousands of rural bank branches shut down during the 15 years from 1993-2007.
- Even as incomes of the farmers crashed, so did the price they got for their cash crops, thanks to obscene subsidies to corporate and rich farmers in the West, from the U.S. and EU.
- Their battle over cotton subsidies alone (worth billions of dollars) destroyed cotton farmers not merely in India but in African nations such as Burkina Faso, Benin, Mali, and Chad.
- India kept reducing investment in agriculture (standard neoliberal procedure).
- Life is being made more and more impossible for small farmers.
- As costs rose, credit dried up. Debt went out of control. Subsidies destroyed their prices. Starving agriculture of investment (worth billions of dollars each year) smashed the countryside.
- India even cut most of the few, pathetic life supports she had for her farmers.
- The mess was complete and from the late-'90s, the suicides began to occur at what then seemed a brisk rate.
- In fact, India's agrarian crisis can be summed up in five words (call it Ag Crisis 101): the drive toward corporate farming.
- The route (in five words): predatory commercialization of the countryside. The result: The biggest displacement in our history.
- Corporate Farming on the horizon:
- Corporations do not as yet have direct control of Indian farming land and do not carry out day-to-day operations directly.
- But they have sewn up every other sector, inputs, outlets, marketing, prices.
- And now are heading for control of water as well (which states in India are busy privatizing in one guise or another).
- किसानोने भर दी इंडिया में जान, इंडियाने लेली किसानो कि जान:
- The largest number of farm suicides is in the state of Maharashtra.
- Home to the Mumbai Stock Exchange and with its capital Mumbai being home to 21 of India's 51 dollar billionaires and over a fourth of the country's 100K dollar millionaires.
- Mumbai shot to global attention when terrorists massacred 180 people in the city in a grisly strike in November.
- In the state of which Mumbai is capital, there have been 40,666 farmers' suicides since 1995, with very little media attention.
- Mumbai have 21 billionaires and a 25k millionaire just to make sure media does not notice the massacre (by neo-liberal policies and development) of 40,666 farmers since 1995.
- Farmers' suicides in Maharashtra:
- It crossed the 4,000-mark in 2007, for the third time in four years, according to the NCRB, that is 25.48% of total national suicides.
- As many as 4,238 farmers took their lives in the state in 2007, the latest for which data are available, accounting for a fourth of all the 16,632 farmers' suicides in the country.
- That national total represents a slight fall from the 17,060 farm suicides of 2006. But the broad trends of the past decade seem unshaken.
- Farm suicides in the country since 1997 – 2007 are total 182,936.
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Source: FinalReport_SFM_IGIDR_26Jan06 : report is accepted by Govt of Maharashtra, NCRB data.
- The five worst affected states:
- Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh
- These states account for two-thirds of all farmers' suicides in India. Together, they saw 11,026 in 2007.
- Maharashtra alone accounted for over 38 per cent (4,238).
- Andhra Pradesh saw a decline of 810 suicides against its 2006 total (1,797).
- Karnataka saw a rise of 415 over the same period (2,135).
- Madhya Pradesh posted a decline of 112 (1,375).
- Chattisgarh's farm suicides mean an increase of 110 over 2006 (1,593).
- Specific factors in these states nourish the problem.
- These are zones of highly diversified,
- Commercialized agriculture where cash crops dominate.
- Water stress has been a common feature, and gets worse with the use of technologies such as Bt seed that demand huge amounts of water.
- High external inputs and input costs are also common, as also the use of chemicals and pesticides.
In the end I'll say this mindless deregulation lit a lot of pyres and dug a lot of graves. So what are we doing? Are we ready to support initiatives to discuss these issues in public and support others who are fighting for farmer's cause? Aren't we indebted by the farmers for the food produced by them?
"कृषितोनास्ति दुर्भिक्षं" – Dearth of farming is famine.
Welcome your thoughts and comments….
जय भारत!
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