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http://birdwelllanechurchofchrist.org/ | Welcome To The Home Page Of The Birdwell Lane Church Of Christ 1616 E 11th Pl Big Spring TX 79720 4322672132 wwwbirdwelllanechurchofchristorg blcofcattnet Follow Us On Facebook Anger is the wind that blows out all reason and understanding What is the church of Christ How to Contact Us Our Congregations History Monthly Fellowships How to Find Us Building Maps Bible Classes Efforts We Support All Bulletin Articles Email Addresses External Links Link Exchange Sites Schedule of Services Bible Classes Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday Service 900 AM 1000 AM 500 PM 700 PM This Weeks Bulletin Article GODS DESIGN FOR MARRIAGE How do you determine whether something is genuine or fake Do you have to discover and learn every detail of every fake item in order to figure out if one thing is real or fake You may have heard or read the illustration of this principle A Treasury Department counterfeit specialist was asked how she was able so quickly to identify a fake bill Her reply was not that she had spent so many countless hours studying every known counterfeit but that she and her coworkers had studied what real paper currency was like in every detail so that when When it comes to false teaching or teaching that is not genuine you first must have a standard by which you may determine whether something is the real thing or not The standard for truth that we must look to is the Bible Even when Jesus teachings were attacked he would go back to the Scriptures as the foundation How well do we know the Bible Do we know it well enough to be able to identify false teaching when it is presented as truth Matthew 1916 Now when Jesus had finished these sayings he went away from Galilee and entered the region of Judea beyond the Jordan And large crowds followed him and he healed them there And Pharisees came up to him and tested him by asking Is it lawful to divorce ones wife for any cause He answered Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female and said Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife and the two shall become one flesh So they are no ESV Jesus didnt use their traditions as the standard Jesus didnt tell them to follow their hearts and their feelings Jesus didnt try to reassure them that ultimately God just wanted them to be happy No Jesus quoted from the Scriptures because they were and still are the standard by which we must do things Our first consideration should always be what does the Bible say Jesus goes back to the very beginning to creation itself According to Gods design marriage should be between one man and one woman In other words Biblical marriage is heterosexual Jesus again quotes from Genesis and explains that marriage is the foundation for the family This model is then reproduced as a man being the product of one family comes of age and leaves that home while a woman being the product of another family comes of age and leaves her family and they are joined together by a bond which God states is intended to be permanent We can sum it up and say that Gods design for marriage is one man and one woman for life Instead of immediately saying I dont think that is right lets remember that Gods word is the standard and not what we think or feel Greg Surles Preacher Birdwell Lane church of Christ Elders Minister Bruce Griffith David Smith Greg Surles Ministry Purpose Statement Teaching Training and Transforming Lives Into The Image of Jesus Christ Romans 829 | [
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http://birthorders.com/ | Birth Order and You Everyone has a birth order β you , your friends , your family members , your teachers , your co - workers β everyone . Birth order is one of the most important things making you unique . While other factors , such as age , race , and gender , all play a role in shaping personality , research indicates that the number one factor influencing personality is birth order . Birth order is defined as your rank in your sibling constellation : firstborn , middleborn , lastborn , only child , or twin . You can use a knowledge of birth order to find out how to get along better with family , friends , and co - workers . You can also use it to find a compatibile match . Throughout this Web site we ' ll show you how birth order affects personality and romantic compatibility , and for fun we ' ll even examine some celebrities . Janet Jackson , for example , is a lastborn . Maybe that ' s why she loves getting attention and challenging the status quo . It may also be one reason why she ' s so creative . Few other fields of study offer such rich rewards for the intellectually curious . Using this site , you ' ll discover new things about yourself β including potential talents and abilities β that you may never have dreamed you had . Birth order research Why firstborns are so bossy . Why middle children have extraordinary romantic potential . Why lastborns are friendly and creative . Why twins like twins . Why loss or conflict with a parent can affect compatibility . Romantic Compatibility Perhaps the most exciting new findings on birth order involve the issue of romantic compatibility . Through this research we can now produce a fairly accurate personal compatibility analysis explaining who your best match is based on factors such as how many siblings you grew up with , the gender of those siblings , the age gap between you and your siblings , and whether or not you experienced significant conflict with a parent or the early loss of a parent or sibling . Of course your personal compatibility analysis is based on birth order , the most reliable predictor of personality . Newsletter How to figure out your birth order If you were born first , you ' re a firstborn . If last , you ' re a lastborn . If you ' re a middle child , you need to ask whether you ' re closer in age to an older or a younger sibling . If you have many older siblings and are close in age to one or more of them , you can expect to be more like a lastborn than a firstborn , although you will have some firstborn traits by virtue of the fact that you have a younger sibling . Birth order chart Order Celebrity Description Firstborn Brad Pitt Orderly , organized , bossy , dominant . Middle Britney Spears Good negotiator , unafraid of authority . Lastborn Cameron Diaz Funny , personable , creative . Only Pamela Anderson Dependent , very much like her mother . William Cane on The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet William Cane Talks about Birth Order William Cane Talks about Birth Order - Part 2 New Book William Cane ' s new book on birth order and romantic compatibility , The Birth Order Book of Love , is the latest word on birth order and relationships . Read it before your boyfriend or girlfriend does ! | [
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http://birthstones.me/zodiac-signs-meanings/ | Zodiac Signs Meanings Meaning of the Zodiac Sign of Capricorn The tenth Zodiac sign is Capricorn . The sun enters the zodiac house of Capricorn on December 22 . , and remains there until January 19 . The constellation [ β¦ ] Meaning of the Zodiac Sign of Virgo The Sun stays in the Zodiac House of Virgo from about August 23 . to September 22 . This Zodiac sign is ruled by the planet Mercury . [ β¦ ] TAURUS β THE BULL : Meanings and Symbolism Taurus is the second sign of the Zodiac . The sun enters the zodiac house of Taurus on April 21 . , and remains there until May 21 . Meaning of the Zodiac Sign Aries The Sun resides within the Zodiac House of Aries between March 21 . and April 20 . Aries is the very first sign of the Zodiac . It Meaning of the Zodiac Sign of Pisces The Zodiac sign of Pisces is active from February 19 . up until March 20 . The constellation of Pisces is , at least in principle , visible in Meaning of the Zodiac Sign Aquarius In one of our previous articles we have discussed the Traditional and Modern Birthstone of Aquarius β Amethyst . We have also touched upon some of Meanings of the Zodiac Sign of Scorpio SCORPIO is the eighth Zodiac sign . The Sun enters the house of Scorpio form October 24 . to November 23 . The constellation of Scorpio can be Meaning of the Zodiac Sign of Sagittarius The Sun enters the Sagittarius Zodiac House on 23rd of November and stays there up to December 21st . This house is ruled by the planet Meaning of the Zodiac Sign Leo Leo is a Fiery Sign β a sign of Hercules and the Lion . People born under this Zodiac sign possess great personal magnetism and are Meanings of the Zodiac Sign of Cancer The constellation of Cancer is situated in the northern celestial hemisphere . It is being composed of relatively small stars , the brightest of which are of Meaning of the Zodiac Sign Libra In our previous article we have discussed the Spiritual Birthstone of Libra β Tourmaline . We have also discussed some notable metaphysical characteristics of this sign , Meaning of the Zodiac Sign Gemini In our previous article we have discussed the Spiritual Birthstone of Gemini β Tiger β s Eye . We have also touched upon some of the General Characteristics Be the first to comment Leave a Reply You must be logged in to post a comment . | [
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http://birthstones.me/zodiac-signs-meanings/meaning-of-the-zodiac-sign-aries/ | Meaning of the Zodiac Sign Aries The Sun resides within the Zodiac House of Aries between March 21 . and April 20 . Aries is the very first sign of the Zodiac . It used to contain the vernal equinox . Vernal equinox is day of the year when Spring begins and when the day and the night are approximately the same length . From this point on , we have an expansion of the days and shortening of the nights . Strictly speaking , the vernal equinox has moved to the zodiac sign of Pisces , but in astrological sense Aries is still considered the sign which the Zodiacal year begins with . Aries Mythology and Symbols The Aries constellation is placed in the Northern sky close to the Pleiades . This constellation honors the ram and is related to the myth about the golden fleece that Jason and the Argonauts were seeking for . There are 3 bright starts in this system visible to the naked eye that are best observed in the winter sky . Hamal or Alpha Arietis is the brightest star in this constellation . The word hamal can be translated as β the head of the sheep β . In ancient Greece Aries was the god of war and ruler of planet Mars . Aries was also identified in some of the mythological stories with the winged ram that possessed golden wool . The ram appeared out of nowhere and saved prince Phrixus and his sister Helle from certain death . It took them to Colchis β an ancient country in Asia , but during the journey , Helle fell off the flying ram and drowned . In Colchis , Phrixus was greeted by king Aeetes , the son of Helios , who gave him his daughter in marriage . As a token of gratitude , Phrixus sacrificed the ram to Zeus and presented the Golden Fleece to the king . The skin of this ram later appeared in connection with the As far as the symbolism of this sign goes , the Ram was considered a symbol of sacrifice in all early religions . For example , the Jewish Passover started around the full moon of Aries when Moses was instructed to sacrifice a ram . This event is considered the forerunner of our Easter celebrations . The symbol of Aries β the ram - is an animal that attempts to achieve everything by impact of its head . This is a good indication about the people born under the sign of Aries β they also go in a straightforward fashion and can be as persistent as a ram in going after their goals . Aries Personality Traits As Mars is their ruling planet , people born under the sign of Aries bring huge amounts of energy in everything they do . This planet is their constant reservoir of energy . Moreover , they are fearless when they chase their dreams and like to follow their own path and realize their own ideas . Rarely are they happy if forced to go along the conventional lines . On the other hand , too much energy can lead to overly ambitious , competitive and careless behavior . All Aries individuals have to be aware of that . The lower type of Aries will stop at nothing pursuing their goals and purpose . Being the first sign of the horoscope β these people also want to be first in everything and lack no confidence for doing so . The higher Aries , on the other hand , can be a great master , even tough quite severe from time to time , demanding and unbending in their expectations from their subordinates . To this sign there can be great happiness only when totally absorbed in their work . Aries is optimistic regarding their enterprises , and can handle them with great success . This is especially true if they are required to act swiftly and in a timely fashion in order to face the potential difficulties . All Aries individuals are very courageous , enthusiastic and generous . They can be very impulsive and opinionated , which at times can lead to obstinately doing what they want in spite of the wishes or intentions of others . On the other hand their strong will is best suited for adventures and romances . One notable character trait of Aries people is their readiness to defend the cause of the weak and suffering . This selfless and compassionate tendency can often lead to uncritical charity , wasted on individuals that are not worthy of their help . Aries and Professional Life With regards to the human body , Aries is the ruler of the face and head . Consequently , people born under the sign of Aries are engaged in all sorts of intellectual activities . They are great leaders , having great confidence and intensity . It is not uncommon for Aries personalities to overcome obstacles , difficulties or problems with great ease , or even welcome them in some extreme cases . This is the true Martian spirit that loves conquest at work . People born in this sign possess fine perception , great ideals and extraordinary strength . These qualities can help them succeed in all areas of personal and professional life , and yes , they are naturally ambitious people . Some of the top professions for Aries individuals are surgeons , entrepreneurs , brokers and producers . They excel everywhere where great precision and quick decisions have to be made on a consistent basis . They have great charisma , self - confidence , dynamism enthusiasm and imagination , they love challenges , and they love to lead . They are very creative , they can easily make something from nothing . Personal Life Aries people approach personal life with as much enthusiasm , passion and fire as they approach most things in love . Their intensity is best seen at the beginning of their relationships . Aries shares a lot in common with the sign of Sagittarius and Leo as well as with Libra . The first two are fire signs just like Aries , whereas Libra is an air sign can also be a good match . Having Venus as a ruling planet , Libra β Aries combination can at times be unstable . Aries Health As we already said , Aries rules the area of the head , including the brain , face , cranium and jaw . Therefore , this sign is very sensitive to all kinds of head problems , for instance , migraines , tooth problems and gum issues . In addition , Aries people are prone to lower back issues , as well as problems with the kidneys . Having Mars as their ruling planet , means potentially having aggression and anger as an inner driving force . This means that some people born in this sign will have a temper and impetuous nature . What β s good is the fact that their temper is quick and that they get over distress very quickly . Aries Birthstones The modern and traditional birthstone charts denote Diamond as the main birthstones of Aries . The additional birthstones are Bloodstone Jasper and Aquamarine . The mystical birthstone chart , on the other hand , denotes Carnelian as the most powerful spiritual stone of Aries Aries symbols and myths meaning of Aries Please follow & like us : ) 0 0 http : / / birthstones . me / zodiac - signs - meanings / meaning - of - the - zodiac - sign - aries " > | [
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http://birtworld.blogspot.com/2009/12/calling-client-side-javascript-from.html | Calling Client Side JavaScript from a BIRT Chart A couple of months ago I detailed a new feature for BIRT charts that allows multiple hyperlinks to be attached to one the supported events . That post is available here In this post I will discuss using a BIRT Text element that contains script which executes within the client browser and contains functions that are called from rendered charts . General Information BIRT currently supports interactivity on many chart components like chart series , title , axis , and the legend . The components that support interactivity will depend on the type of chart being used . The events are client based events like mouse click , mouse over , key down , etc . Multiple events can be hooked and each is associated with an action . Actions define the behavior that should occur when a specific event happens . The actions available depend on what component the action is defined for and what chart output type is being used . Hyperlink β Supports multiple hyperlinks , drill through , and linking to bookmarks . Show Toolip β Supports displaying tooltips . Data available for use in the tooltip will depend on the component . Highlight β Highlights the selected component . Most often used to highlight specific series or data point . Toggle Visibility β Toggles the visibility of the selected component . Most often used to change the visibility of a series or data point . Toggle DataPoint Visibility β Toggles the data point label visibility . Invoke Script β Invokes client side script . Additionally if you are using the Chart engine within an SWT , SVG , or Swing based application the engine supports adding a callback action that your code can use to interpret chart events . Highlight , Toggle Visibility , and Toggle DataPoint Visibility actions are only available when using an SVG output setting . If you use SVG , and you wish to test the report in the designer remember to set the Enable SVG chart in the Preview preferences for the Report Design Preference entry . More information on Chart Interactivity is available here . Also see the Chart FAQ for more details . InvokeScript Example The follow section details an example of using the invokeScript action on multiple Chart events . Assume that you have a Chart that displays a set of customers with a series value for each equal to the customer ' s credit limit . Suppose you want to display the customer details right below the chart when the mouse is moved over a specific data point . This can be done using the invokeScript action on the mouse over event for the chart series . To do this first create a table below the chart that is bound to the same dataset that the chart is using . You can then nest a table that calls another data set to retrieve customer information . In the attached example this will be the ChartData and CustomerInformation datasets respectively . By default this will generate a inner table that contains customer information for every customer represented in the chart . Obviously you do not want to display all of these at once , so create a new style in the style editor with only one property overridden β Text Block : Display set to no Display . Apply this new style to both the inner and outer tables . If you run the report after completing this step all the tables will be generated in the output but none will be displayed . This is different than using the visibility property which will not put the tables in the output . Enter the following bookmarks for the outer and inner tables . Outer table bookmark expression : " myoutertable " ; Inner table bookmark expression : " mytable " + row [ " CUSTOMERNUMBER " ] This will assign the outer table id to myoutertable and a unique id for each inner table starting with mytable and the customer number for the given inner table appended to it . We can now use these with some client script to turn them on or off . Add a Text element below the two tables with the following value . < script > function clearSel ( ) { var ot = document . getElementById ( " myoutertable " ) ; ot . style . display = " none " ; var intbls = ot . getElementsByTagName ( " TABLE " ) ; for ( jj = 0 ; jj < intbls . length ; jj++ ) { intbls [ jj ] .style .display = " none " ; function DisplayCustomer ( cat ) { clearSel ( ) ; / / alert ( cat ) ; document . getElementById ( " myoutertable " ) .style .display = " block " document . getElementById ( " mytable " + cat ) .style .display = " block " < / script > Make sure to set the Text type to HTML . The clearSel function first finds the outer table and then locates every nested table and sets the display style for each to none . The outer table β s display style is also set to none . This will effectively hide both tables . The DisplayCustomer function first clears all current displayed tables . Next it uses a category passed in from the Chart to find the specific customer inner table and sets its display style to block . It also sets the outer table to be visible . To link these two functions to the Chart use the Interactivity button on the Value ( Y ) Series as shown in the picture below . Note that we use a mouse over event to call the DisplayCustomer function and a mouse click function to clear the tables . This produces the following output . As the mouse is moved over the different tubes the table below the chart will update . To clear the tables click on one of the tubes . You will notice that we passed categoryData to the DisplayCustomer JavaScript function . This is a predefined variable available to the invokeScript function that contains the category value for a specific datapoint . The example report lists the predefined variables and in what action they are available using label elements at the top of the report . These labels are hidden at run time . The example is available at BIRT Exchange Posted by Jason Weathersby at 5 : 07 PM Labels : Charts scripts | [
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http://bitblaze.cs.berkeley.edu/ | BitBlaze : Binary Analysis for Computer Security Research Statement and Overview Binary analysis is imperative for protecting COTS ( common off - the - shelf ) programs and analyzing and defending against the myriad of malicious code , where source code is unavailable , and the binary may even be obfuscated . Also , binary analysis provides the ground truth about program behavior since computers execute binaries ( executables ) , not source code . However , binary analysis is challenging due to the lack of higher - level semantics . Many higher level techniques are often inadequate for analyzing even benign binaries , let alone potentially malicious binaries . Thus The BitBlaze project aims to design and develop a powerful binary analysis platform and employ the platform in order to ( 1 ) analyze and develop novel COTS protection and diagnostic mechanisms and ( 2 ) analyze , understand , and develop defenses against malicious code . The BitBlaze project also strives to open new application areas of binary analysis , which provides sound and effective solutions to applications beyond software security and malicious code defense , such as protocol reverse engineering and fingerprint generation . The BitBlaze Binary Analysis Platform Vine , the static analysis component . Open source release available now Vine provides an an intermediate language for assembly ( ILA ) , and an infrastructure for analyzing programs written in this language . ILA is a full language in which programs can be written , type - checked , then compiled down to assembly . We also provide analysis on the ILA , such as abstract interpretation , dependency analysis , and logical analysis via interfaces with theorem provers . TEMU , the dynamic analysis component . Open source release available now TEMU provides a dynamic analysis environment through whole - system emulation and dynamic binary instrumentation . TEMU is OS - aware ( i.e. , it understands OS - level semantics ) and enables various fine - grained dynamic analysis to build upon , such as dynamic taint analysis and fine - grained behavioral analysis . Rudder , the component for online dynamic symbolic execution . Rudder is an engine for online dynamic execution on binaries . At a high level , with a specified set of input sources of interest , Rudder can automatically explore different execution paths in a program determined by the input sources . It will automatically build logical formulas representing the constraints on the chosen input to take the followed paths . Release Information : We are now making some key parts of the BitBlaze Binary Analysis Platform available under open - source licenses . See a separate page for more information . In conjunction with our BlackHat 2010 presentation , we have also made a demonstration binary release of some tools for trace - based crash analysis . BitBlaze in Action : Security Applications In particular , we show below three classes of security applications : ( 1 ) vulnerability detection , diagnosis , and defense ; ( 2 ) automatic in - depth malware analysis and defense ; ( 3 ) automatic model extraction and analysis Vulnerability Detection , Diagnosis , and Defense Hybrid Information - and Control - Flow Graph ( HI - CFG ) Many security analysis tasks require understanding the high - level structure of a binary program in terms of both its control - flow and the data it operates on . To facilitate the automatic reverse engineering of such structure , we have introduced a new program representation , a hybrid information - and control - flow graph ( HI - CFG ) . Our research explores algorithms to infer a HI - CFG from an instruction - level trace , without requiring source - level information or static analysis . Identifying Causal Execution Differences for Security Applications A security analyst often needs to understand two runs of the same program that exhibit a difference in program state or output . This is important , for example , for vulnerability analysis , as well as for analyzing a malware program that features different behaviors when run in different environments . Differential Slicing is an automatic slicing technique for the analysis of such execution differences . The causal difference graph it outputs captures the input differences that triggered the observed difference and the causal path of differences that led from those input differences to the observed difference . Automatic Defense System against Zero - day Exploits and Worms Worms such as CodeRed and SQL Slammer can compromise millions of hosts within hours or even minutes and have caused billions of dollars in estimated damage . How can we design and develop effective defense mechanisms against such fast , large scale worm attacks ? Sting is an automatic worm defense system which proposes a suite of novel techniques to automatically detect new exploits , perform in - depth diagnosis , and generate effective anti - bodies ( vulnerability signatures and hardened binaries ) to protect vulnerable hosts and networks from further attacks . Automatic Patch - based Exploit Generation Security patches are supposed to fix vulnerabilities in programs . But what are the security implications of a security patch ? In this work , we propose new techniques and demonstrate that one could automatically generate exploits from the patch binary and the original vulnerable program binary and sometimes in minutes of time . Loop - extended Symbolic Execution : Buffer Overflow Diagnosis and Discovery Loop - extended symbolic execution ( or LESE ) is a new technique that generalizes the results of previous dynamic symbolic execution techniques , which broadens the results with effects of loops . LESE is a key enabler for powerful automated discovery of security vulnerabilities , especially buffer - overflows , which is highly inefficient with pure symbolic / concrete execution . It also enables deeper diagnosis of known vulnerabilities , which allows automated signature generation tools to reason about variable - length input or repeated elements in the input . Measuring Quantitative Influence Dynamic taint analysis is a fundamental tool for detecting overwrite attacks , but it is limited to an all - or - nothing distinction as to whether values are under the control of an attacker , and suffers from both false - positive and false - negative errors . We propose quantitative influence to more precisely characterize the degree of control an attacker has over a value . A specialization of the concept of channel capacity from information theory , we show that quantitative influence can be computed precisely using a decision procedure . Quantitative influence accurately distinguishes real attacks from false positives among warnings generated by a dynamic taint analysis tool on vulnerable binary servers . Statically - Directed Dynamic Automated Test Generation Static analysis , dynamic analysis , and symbolic execution have complementary strengths for exploring the space of program executions , but on its own each has significant limitations . How can we combine them to leverage the best features of all three ? Our work on statically - directed dynamic automated test generation explores a three - stage process . It first performs dynamic analysis to build a control - flow model , then performs static analysis to search for potential vulnerabilities , and finally uses dynamic symbolic execution to prove that warnings are true positives by finding concrete test cases for them . In an evaluation on a suite of buffer - overflow benchmarks extracted from real applications , the results of the first two phases allowed symbolic execution to trigger vulnerabilities it otherwise could not , including all but one of the benchmarks . Automatic Malware Analysis and Defense Detection and Analysis of Privacy - Breaching Malware A myriad of malware such as keyloggers , Browser - helper Objects ( BHO ) based spyware , rootkits , backdoors , accesses and leaks users ' sensitive information and breaches users ' privacy . Can we have a unified approach to identify such privacy - breaching malware despite their widely - varied appearance ? Panorama proposes a unified approach to detect privacy - breaching malware using whole - system dynamic taint analysis . Hidden Code Extraction from Packed Executables Code packing is one technique commonly used to hinder malware code analysis through reverse engineering . Even though this problem has been previously researched , the existing solutions are either unable to handle novel samples , or vulnerable to various evasion techniques . Renovo proposes a fully dynamic approach for hidden code extraction , capturing an intrinsic nature of hidden code execution . Detection and Analysis of Malware Hooking Behaviors One important malware attacking vector is its hooking mechanism . Malicious programs implant hooks for many different purposes . Spyware may implant hooks to get notified of the arrival of new sensitive data . Rootkits may implant hooks to intercept and tamper with critical system information to conceal their presence in the system . A stealth backdoor may also place hooks on the network stack to establish a stealthy communication channel with remote attackers . HookFinder proposes fine - grained impact analysis to automatically detect and analyze malware ' s hooking behaviors . Since this technique captures the intrinsic nature of hooking behaviors , it is well suited for identifying new hooking mechanisms . Automatic Malware Dissection and Trigger - based Behavior Analysis Malware often has embedded behavior which is only exhibited when certain conditions are met . Such trigger - based behavior includes time bombs , logic bombs , and botnets programs which reacts to commands . Static analysis of malware often provides little utility due to code packing and obfuscation . Vanilla dynamic analysis can only provides limited view since the trigger conditions are usually not met . How can we design automatic analysis methods to uncover the trigger conditions and trigger - based behavior hidden in malware ? BitScope enables automatic exploration of program execution paths in malware to uncover trigger conditions ( such as the time used in time bombs and commands in botnet programs ) and trigger - based behavior , using dynamic symbolic execution . BitScope also provides in - depth analysis of the input / output behavior of the malware . Automatic Model Extraction and Analysis Extracting security - related models from browsers for analysis and vulnerability discovery In this work , we show how to use string - enhanced white - box exploration techniques to automatically extract security - related models from browsers and to automatically discover cross - site scripting ( XSS ) vulnerabilities by comparing the extracted models with websites ' filters . Deviation Detection in Binaries Many network protocols and services have several different implementations . Automatically identifying deviations in different implementations of the same protocol / service can enable the detection of potential implementation errors without protocol specification , and can enable automatic generation of fingerprints to identify an implementation remotely . How can we automatically identify such deviations in binaries implementing the same specification ? Deviation Detection automatically identifies deviations in different binaries to detect implementation errors and generate fingerprints . It is achieved by building symbolic formulas that characterize how each binary processes an input . Protocol Reverse Engineering and Application Dialogue Replay Many network protocols are proprietary or have no well documented specification . However , many security applications require protocol reverse engineering and application dialogue ( network trace ) replay . Dispatcher , Polygot and Replayer automatically extract information about network protocols and enables application dialogue replay using binary analysis . BitBlaze in the News : Vulnerabilities and Coverage FPGate project got Microsoft BlueHat Prize Contest ' s Special Recognition Award in 2012 . FPGate stops attacks targeting function pointers by limiting indirect transfers to only those targets that are legal in the original program . When deployed together with other existing lightweight protections , FPGate can provide a level of protection comparable to CFI ( Control Flow Integrity ) , stopping almost all control fow hijacking attacks including ROP . FPGate has two main advantages compared with previous solutions : it can inter - operate well with existing non - hardened libraries , so it can be deployed progressively ; we also develop a method to recognize all sources and targets automatically in Vulnerabilities Discovered CVE - 2011 - 0904 Out - of - bounds Memory Access in Gnome VNC Vino Server CVE - 2011 - 0905 Out - of - bounds Memory Access in Gnome VNC Vino Server CVE - 2008 - 3465 MS08 - 071 ) Heap - based buffer overflow in gdi32 . dll OSVDB - 66497 Out - of - bounds memory access in Cutwail bot OSVDB - 66498 Null pointer dereference in Gheg bot OSVDB - 66499 Null pointer dereference in Zbot trojan OSVDB - 66500 Infinite loop in Zbot trojan OSVDB - 66501 Stack - based and heap - based buffer overflow in Zbot trojan News Coverage FBI Busts Alleged Mega D Botnet Mastermind Russian citizen Oleg Nilolaenko , arrested at a Las Vegas automotive show last month , is charged with operating botnet that in its heyday generated one - third of the world ' s spam . ( InformationWeek , December 2010 ) BitBlaze tool boosts bug - hunting productivity 10 - fold Noted vulnerability researcher Charlie Miller talks up tool at Black Hat . ( Computerworld , July 2010 ) So Many Bugs , So Little Time Tools that find serious bugs automatically could lead to safer , more stable software . ( Technology Review , July 2010 ) Breaking the Botnet Code Software that deciphers botnet communications could help infiltrate criminals ' networks . ( Technology Review , November 2009 ) Job Openings and Volunteer Positions The BitBlaze project is looking for developers to help extend and enhance our state - of - the art framework for binary analysis in security applications . In particular , we ' re looking for developers / researchers with skills and experience including computer security , languages and compilers , assembly language , low - level operating system work , and decision procedures . We have openings for interns ( for the summer or another similar period ) , staff scientists / staff programmers , postdocs , and open - source contributors . If interested , send a CV / bitblaze . jobs at gmail . com Members Faculty : Dawn Song Visiting Faculty : Lenx Tao Wei Postdocs and research staff : Mathias Payer Choi Hyunsang Students : Kevin Zhijie Chen Chia Yuan Cho Noah M . Johnson Former Members : Postdocs and research staff : Domagoj Babic Stephen McCamant Zhenkai Liang Lorenzo Martignoni Daniel Reynaud Graduated Ph . D . students : Steve Hanna Pongsin Poosankam Prateek Saxena Joel Weinberger James Newsome David Brumley Juan Caballero Min Gyung Kang Heng Yin Graduated M.S. students : Xeno Kovah , Cody Hartwig Staff : Ivan Jager Graduated Bachelor ' s students : Eric Li Contact For general questions regarding the BitBlaze project , please send email to bitblaze at gmail . com To receive announcements about code releases and other bitblaze related updates , please subscribe to the Bitblaze Announcement List | [
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http://bitesizebio.com/24645/11-reasons-why-you-should-use-recombinant-antibodies-rabs/ | 11 Reasons Why You Should Use Recombinant Antibodies ( rAbs ) Monoclonal antibodies : You β ve probably heard a lot about them . Unsurprisingly , you may have also used them in your research . These antibodies ( mAbs ) are classically produced by the hybridoma technology pioneered by KΓΆhler and Milstein in 1975 1 : A mouse is immunized with the substance against which you need to produce an antibody . The mouse spleen cells ( consisting mainly of immune B - cells ) are then fused with special myeloma cells . The result is an immortal hybrid cell , a hybridoma , which secretes the desired mAb . This technology is used to this day to produce mAbs with exquisite specificity and in unlimited quantities . Despite these attractive features , mAbs suffer from several disadvantages , some or all of which you may have come across . Fortunately for us , recombinant antibodies ( rAbs ) arrived and revolutionized the world of monoclonal antibody production , overcoming several limitations associated with mAbs . How so ? Read on ! First of All , What Are Recombinant Antibodies ? rAbs are constructed in vitro , outside the constraints of the immune system , using recombinant DNA technologies . The antibody genes are isolated and then incorporated into plasmid DNA vectors , and the resulting plasmids are transferred into expression hosts such as bacteria , yeast , or mammalian cell lines . rAbs can be used in all applications where classical mAbs are used . How Then , You Ask , Do rAbs Overcome the Drawbacks of mAbs ? They require less purified antigen to produce than classical mAbs . The production time of rAbs is weeks vs months for mAbs , and rAb production is amenable to high - throughput processing . Unlike mAbs , rAbs can be constructed against virtually any antigen , including human and highly conserved antigens ( not recognized as foreign by the mouse β s immune system ) , as well as non - immunogenic ( do not elicit an immune response ) and toxic molecules ( can not be injected into the mouse host ) . rAbs circumvent the human immune response elicited by murine mAbs . If administered to humans , a mAb ( even a β humanized β one ) will appear as foreign to the human immune system , and will cause an adverse hypersensitivity reaction . rAbs can be produced in several formats : Fab fragments ( the antibody β s β arms β ) , single - chain variable region fragments ( scFv , consist solely of the antibody β s binding site ) , diabodies ( dimeric scFvs ) , and can be expressed in several hosts : coli , mammalian cells , yeast , fungi , insect cells , and even plants . Bacterial expression systems are particularly quick and inexpensive . rAbs are amenable to fusion with drugs and toxins , and can thus be used in therapeutics . rAbs circumvent the need to immortalize B - cells in the form of hybridomas . Remember that hybridomas are not normal cells , and have an unusual assortment of chromosomes , the loss of which can occur at any time during the culture process . In fact , anyone who has worked with hybridomas can tell you that these finicky , supposedly immortal cells can die off , not grow when taken out of cryogenic storage , or simply decide to stop secreting the mAb ( due to loss of antibody genes ) . All of these obstacles are bypassed rAbs are defined by the sequences that encode them , making them more reliable , and providing more reproducible results than mAbs . rAbs can be readily optimized , as their nucleic acid sequences are defined and readily accessible . Do you need to improve the affinity of your rAb ? No problem ! Affinity maturation of rAbs , often to levels unattainable by mAbs , is possible through several molecular biology techniques such as error - prone PCR and site - directed mutagenesis . The selection process for rAbs is highly flexible and can be adjusted to favor the isolation of antibodies with specific properties . With classical mAb production , the level of control you have over the process stops as soon as the immunogen is injected into the animal . From there on , you are at the mercy of the mouse β s immune system , which will dictate how the mAb is built , selected , and optimized for binding . This is why mAbs need to be extensively characterized to ensure that you have a mAb against the intended Mass production of rAbs does not require the use of animals ( as is the case with ascites production of mAbs ) , and thus overcomes ethical concerns over animal distress , discomfort , and pain . In fact , the production of some types of rAbs , from start to finish , completely bypasses the use of animals . Now comes the fun part . How are rAbs made ? Methods of rAb generation include phage display , bacterial , yeast , ribosome , and mammalian cell display . For the scope of this article , we will focus on Phage Display , the most widely used of those techniques . What is Phage Display ? This technology , conceived by George P . Smith in the mid - 1980s , uses M13 filamentous bacteriophages , viruses that infect , but do not kill E . coli cells . Smith realized that it was possible to insert a gene encoding a foreign protein into the phage coat protein genes . The foreign peptide is then expressed and displayed on the phage , and is accessible for screening . More importantly , a direct physical linkage is created between the displayed protein and its encoding gene 2 . In 1990 , McCafferty et al . showed that this technique can be used to express antibody fragments on the phage surface , and the concept of antibody libraries was born 3 Production of an Antibody Library First , the genes encoding the antibody heavy and light fragments are amplified from antibody - producing cells , or synthesized in the lab . Heavy and light fragments are then joined together and cloned into special phage vectors . Because heavy and light chains are combined randomly , each phage has the potential to display on its surface a unique antibody with a specific antigen - binding site , resulting in a large repertoire : an antibody library Selection of Antibodies Now that you have a library containing thousands of phages , each carrying a different antibody , how can you fish out the one displaying your desired antibody ? This is achieved by panning , a selection process against the antigen of interest . The simplest panning procedure is a variation of common ELISA procedure : The antibody library is incubated with the target immobilized on a solid phase ( e.g . an ELISA plate ) . Washing removes unbound phage , and specifically bound phages are eluted , amplified by infecting E . coli cells , and the process is repeated 3 - 4 times . By increasing the stringency of the washing and / or lowering the antigen concentration at each panning round , you end up isolating the phages that are displaying antibodies with the highest affinity and stability . Genes for the selected antibodies are sequenced and if necessary , subjected to affinity maturation . The genes for the best antibodies are then transferred into an appropriate expression system for large - scale production . There you have it , a primer on recombinant antibodies ! I hope you β re intrigued to try them ! References KΓΆhler G . , Milstein C . ( 1975 ) . Continuous cultures of fused cells secreting antibody of predefined specificity Nature 256 : 495 - 97 . Smith , G . P . ( 1985 ) . Filamentous fusion phage : novel expression vectors that display cloned antigens on the virion surface Science 228 : 1315 - 17 . McCafferty , J . et al . ( 1990 ) . Phage antibodies : filamentous phage displaying antibody variable domains Nature 348 : 552 - 54 . Written by Daad Abi - Ghanem | [
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http://bitesizebio.com/650/how-to-get-the-best-cdna-for-gene-isolation/ | How To Get The Best cDNA For Gene Isolation By Robert Kozlovski cDNA ( complementary DNA ) is an extremely useful tool β gifted to molecular biologists by RNA viruses , which fortunately β invented β the reverse transcriptase enzyme that allows us to make the stuff . RNA viruses use this mRNA dependent DNA polymerase to convert their single - stranded genome into double - stranded DNA for integration in their host β s genome . But in the lab , it can be harnessed to make cDNA copies from mRNA templates . That means that reverse transcriptase can be used synthesize a cDNA copy of every mRNA that is present in an mRNA extract , and that β s a pretty useful thing to be able to do . Advantages of cDNA over Genomic DNA Because from those cDNA copies you can do things like PCR amplify a gene of interest , or make a cDNA library and probe it for a specific sequence or activity . There are several advantages to using cDNA as opposed to genomic DNA for doing this : No introns : Eukaryote genes commonly contain introns ( non - coding sequences ) . These are removed after mRNA synthesis so cDNA contains no introns . This means that a cDNA copy of a gene can be isolated as a single , intron - free fragment . Prokaryotes do n β t have introns so this is not a problem if you are working with bacterial genes . More template : There are multiple copies of mRNA for every copy in the genome , so means you will get more copies per cell of the sequence of interest . Less background sequence : Because only sequences that have been expressed as mRNA will be present in a cDNA prep , there is less background sequence compared to genomic DNA , which makes it less likely that your primers will bind non - specifically . That β s the basics but for the rest of this article I β ll be focusing on a topic that might concern those of you who need to isolate genes with tissue - specific expression profiles . For this you need to synthesize cDNA from the entire mRNA complement of your tissue of choice then use this as a template to amplify your target gene . But how do you choose the right tissue to isolate your cDNA from ? I β ll tell you how . Get it wrong and you could have to re - think your strategy β I β ll tell you how to do that too . How to Choose a Good Source for Making your cDNA Library The mRNA used to make cDNA is extracted from different tissues of the body ( eg . brain , kidney , liver ) or less commonly from cultured cells ( eg . HeLa cells ) . cDNA represents the pool of genes expressed in a tissue and given that every organ has a different function in the body , each tissue has different expression levels of each gene . So with so many tissues to choose from , what is the best tissue cDNA to use for isolating your gene ? The short answer is the one that has highest level of expression of your gene . The more abundantly the gene is expressed in the tissue , the more likely you will isolate your gene by PCR because there is more template to amplify from . The best way to find out where your gene is expressed best is to read the paper / s that first characterized the gene . These almost always contain the tissue distribution or expression profile of the gene because this is one of the first logical studies to perform when a new gene is discovered . These papers ( or at least references to these papers ) can usually be found on the NCBI and Swiss - Prot websites . There are several sources of information on the expression profile of a gene but the best source is always the Have a Go at the PCR So you β ve chosen your candidate tissue and made the Once a suitable cDNA has been chosen , give it a shot ! It β s always good to try more than one cDNA if you can because then if one tissue fails the others may produce the desired band or more of it if you β re lucky ! If you do n β t get the required band , first try optimizing the PCR reaction itself . Additives like betaine might help and so might this PCR troubleshooting checklist , but If this does n β t yield results β what next ? Add more cDNA template The most common reason for unsuccessful isolation of a target from cDNA is that the cDNA does not contain enough of the target for successful amplification . Adding more template to increase the concentration of the target often works but usually a new cDNA is the approach that needs to be taken . If this does not work , it could mean that your target gene is expressed poorly , or even not at all , in the tissue you selected so β¦ Try a More Specific Tissue One trick for isolating difficult targets is to use a cDNA from a more specific region of the tissue you used . If you think about it , an organ ( eg . brain ) is made of several functional parts ( e.g. hippocampus , pituitary , hypothalamus ) and the expression of a gene in a whole cDNA is just the average expression of all the parts of that organ . Intuitively then , there is always going to be more specific part of the organ that has a higher expression of your gene . Finding expression data on more specific areas of a tissue or even finding commercially available sources of specific areas of an organ can be difficult . Certain organs such as the brain often have good expression data and tissue availability on different parts of the organ but even if there is no expression data and more specific areas are available it is often worth trying more specific areas and you may be pleasantly surprised . But what if this fails too ? Fear not , there are still other avenues to pursue . Try a related tissue Another approach is to try a β related β tissue , as I like to call it . One time I had a gene that was meant to be expressed in the brain but I could n β t isolate it from the brain or other more specific areas . So I used a β related β tissue , namely retina cDNA , because the eye / retina , much like the brain , is mainly nervous tissue . Low and behold , I got a lovely band from retina cDNA . Most examples of β related β tissues fall into the category of β systems β relatedness . Below is a list of tissues that are part of different systems that could be used for isolating your target : Circulatory : bone marrow , peripheral blood leukocytes ( PBLs ) , heart , spleen , thymus Digestive : mouth , salivary glands , oesophagus , stomach , small intestine , gall bladder , pancreas , large intestine , colon , rectum , anus Endocrine : hypothalamus , pituitary , adrenal gland , pancreas , parathyroid , thyroid Muscular : skeletal muscle , smooth muscle , heart Nervous : brain , CNS , retina , skeletal muscle , smooth muscle Reproductive : ovary , testes , hypothalamus , pituitary , uterus , placenta , prostate Respiratory : lungs , trachea , diaphragm Urinary : kidney , bladder If there are too many tissues to try at once , pool the cDNAs into one reaction . The purpose of pooling cDNA is to reduce the number of reactions that needs to be performed . If you are going to pool cDNA however , make sure that you do not dilute each cDNA . Rather , add as much of each cDNA in the pooled reaction as you would in a single reaction . This ensures the target in abundant tissues is not diluted , which compromises the success of the reaction . In the absence of expression data or poor success with other cDNAs , potential sources of a gene can also be determined by the function of the gene . For example , if a gene is a receptor known to be activated by glutamate ( a neurotransmitter ) , then that gene is most likely going to be found in the brain . Likewise , if a mutation in a gene has been associated with increased risk of diabetes , then the pancreas or adipose tissue may be good tissues to try . If a related tissue does n β Get Your ( Boss β ? ) Credit Card Out If none of the above works , then you may have exhausted your options with regards to cDNA . The next step would probably be to look into buying a commercial clone . 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http://bitmonstergames.com/games/lili-2/ | BitMonster Games BitMonster Games Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content NEWS GAMES BLOG ABOUT CONTACT Lili is a quirky adventure RPG hybrid with stunning visuals , silky - smooth graphics and a cinematic storyline . Tuned for new devices , Lili is one of the most visually - stunning games available on iOS . On the mysterious island of Geos , Lili will meet a number of hilarious locals , explore beautiful environments , solve some puzzles , and even challenge an oppressive regime or two along her way . Lili uses an amusing " non - combat " system for dealing with enemies , and sorts out a few personal issues along the way . RECOGNITION : TouchArcade β 4.5 stars ! Slide to play β 4 / 4 stars ! APP SPY β 5 / 5 stars ! TouchGen β 5 / 5 stars ! TouchArcade β App Users β Top Ten Most Anticipated Upcoming Games Kotaku β β Break in your iPhone 5 with Lili , most delightful game on iTunes β Wired . com β " Lili is shaping up to be one of the must - have games for the iPhone 5 " VentureBeat β β The game looks gorgeous with its 3D graphics and cool environments β FEATURES : Jaw - dropping console quality 3D visuals Support for new larger screens Full Retina support Innovative controls designed specifically for touch devices Free roaming RPG world Hilarious story , characters , and quests Whimsical gameplay , appropriate for nearly anyone Loads of items and outfits to collect and upgrade Difficulty option specifically for kids Having Trouble ? β Click HERE for Frequently Asked Questions | [
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http://bitzngiggles.com/how-to-make-magnetic-slime/ | How to Make Magnetic Slime April 08 , 2016 4K 18 4K How to Make Magnetic Slime - Wondering how to make slime with magnetic qualities ? This step - by - step tutorial is so helpful and even includes a video ! This post may include affiliate links . Please see my disclosure Spring break this year was a little boring β at least for my son . My husband was off bass fishing in Texas with a buddy , my daughter was at daycare ( like usual ) and Dane stayed at home with me while I worked . Although he said that the days went quickly , I know that his time off was n β t overly exciting . We did however find time to go out for pizza one day and we worked on some fun projects together , including this super cool homemade Magnetic Slime ! Dane is so excited to show you how to make slime ! And hey , I β m excited too . This is such an easy slime recipe and chances are you already have what you need right at home . . .minus the iron filings . We had to order those . π Before we begin , I feel like I need to mention that since this recipe uses Borax , if you have really small children that still like to put β things β ( and their hands in their mouths ) , I would save this project for when they are a bit older . My son is 7 and we had no problems . I did have him go and wash his hands after he got done playing with the slime , however . Bottom line β Borax is n β t particularly toxic , but it β s not squeeze balls electric eels or this cosmic colors experiment Alright , so first things first . Let β s gather our materials : Ingredients and Materials 8 ounces white school glue 1 / 2 cup warm water 1 cup warm water 1 teaspoon Borax 32 grams iron filings ( 1.12 ounces ) β You could round it to 1 1 / 2 ounces if you β d like Strong magnet ( s ) Before we start with the step - by - step tutorial it might be helpful for you to watch the video Dane and I made when we were making the magnetic slime . It β s just a little over a minute so it just serves as a quick overview before you dig into the project yourself ! Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . Cool , right ? ! Okay , here we go with the step - by - step . Begin by dumping your glue into a bowl . Stir in 1 / 2 cup warm water . Keep stirring until it starts to goop up . Do n β t worry , you β ll know when this starts happening . Dane β s jaw dropped open when he started feeling the slime starting to form from the liquid . Just look at that little cloud of sliminess . The slime feels so cool . Dane loved playing with it and moving it from hand to hand . Remember : Do n β t forget to wash your hands after handling ! Go ahead and add the iron filings and work them into the slime . Massage the slime for a little while to make sure the iron filings are well - distributed . You β ll end up with a pile of goop that looks something like this . . . Now , grab your magnet and start having fun ! ! You β re going to need a really strong magnet if you want to see the fun effects β craft magnets wo n β t work here , folks ! We used some rattle snake egg toys as our magnets , but I almost wish we had something even a bit stronger . We had so much fun , we made even more slime without the iron filings β just to play with ! Check out how it just ooooooozes down the back of the Borax box . So , get going and make some homemade magnetic slime . Before Dane and I go , we have one more tip for you . Do n β t let this slime out of your sight ! We had placed ours on top of the kitchen island and minutes later it made it β s way to the edge and started oozing down right onto the floor ! From our experience , this slime will β lose its luster β in about 24 hours . I do n β t suggest keeping it longer than that . You can try , but we did n β t . Once it made its way off of our island I was n β t sure this was something I wanted just lying ( or oozing ) around the house . As you know , we have a very curious puppy as well as a 4 - year - old who still likes to put things in her mouth . So ( Visited 12,347 times , 1 visits today ) 4K 18 4K Posted in : DIY & Cleaning Family Fun Previous Post Next Post | [
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http://bivalves.teacherfriendlyguide.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=42:types-of-natural-selection&catid=27&Itemid=124 | Types of Natural Selection Natural selection can occur with or without environmental change . In a constant environment , natural selection will keep a population stable and essentially maintain the status quo In a constant environment , if a new variation Variation The differences among individuals in a population . arises that is more advantageous , the new trait will be perpetuated and the species will evolve . In a changing environment , natural selection will favor variations Variation The differences among individuals in a population . that result in a better fitness in the new environment , resulting in adaptation and evolution . Directional selection Directional selection Directional Selection A type of selection that removes individuals from one end of a phenotypic distribution and thus causes a shift in the distribution . occurs when natural selection favors one extreme of continuous variation . Over time , the favored extreme will become more common and the other extreme will be less common or lost . If thicker - shelled oysters are more resistant to breakage than thinner - shelled oysters , crabs will be less able to prey upon them , and thicker - shelled oysters will be more likely to survive to reproduce . Stabilizing selection Stabilizing selection Stabilizing Selection A type of selection that removes individuals from both ends of a phenotypic distribution , thus maintaining the same distribution mean . occurs when natural selection favors the intermediate states of continuous variation . Over time , the intermediate states become more common and each extreme variation will become less common or lost . Continuing our oyster example , very light - colored or very dark - colored oysters might be more frequently preyed upon by shore birds , simply because they are more obvious on the oyster bar ; as a result , the intermediate hues become more common . Disruptive or Diversifying selection Disruptive selection Disruptive Selection A type of selection that removes individuals from the center of a phenotypic distribution and thus causes the distribution to become bimodal . occurs when natural selection favors both extremes of continuous variation . Over time , the two extreme variations will become more common and the intermediate states will be less common or lost . Disruptive selection can lead to two new species . This might happen in shallow water among rocks . Light - colored oysters are more cryptic Cryptic Coloration Coloration that allows an organism to match its background and hence become less vulnerable to predation or recognition by prey . ( less easy for a predator to see ) because they match the rock color . Dark - colored oysters blend into the shadows cast by the rocks . In this case , intermediate - colored oysters would be most heavily preyed upon by the crabs , and very light and very dark oysters would survive to reproduce . Kin selection Kin selection Kin Selection A type of selection that involves altruistic behavior , e.g. , the protection of offspring , in which a parent acts to preserve the gene pool of offspring at the expense of itself . occurs when natural selection favors a trait that benefits related members of a group . Altruistic behaviors are a result of kin selection , and are best illustrated by animals with complex social behaviors . Worker bees exhibit altruistic behavior by spending their lives serving the hive while never having an opportunity to reproduce on their own . In terms of simple fitness , the worker bee does not reproduce and therefore the traits that allow it to be a worker should be selected against . However , because all of the bees in the hive are close relatives , Sexual selection The evolutionary fitness of an organism not only depends upon its ability to survive but also its ability to reproduce . To reproduce , an individual must obtain a mate and produce viable offspring . Natural selection favors traits that maximize the ability of an individual to compete for and attract mates , and / or the ability to produce offspring β this is called sexual selection Sexual Selection A type of selection in which the forces determined by mate choice act to cause one genotype to mate more frequently than another genotype . Sexual dimorphism Females of the Cumberlandian Combshell have a low bulge along the edge of the shell that accommodates enlarged gills for brooding larvae ; males have more streamlined shells . Sexual dimorphism Sexual Dimorphism The two sexes of a species having different shapes , sizes , etc . , from each other . is when males look different than females of the species . Some of the most obvious examples involve animals that attract mates by virtue of their appearance , such as peacocks with larger , more flamboyant tail fans . The male that is most attractive will win the right to mate with the female . Over time , the features that most attracted the females will become more common . Some freshwater pearl mussels also exhibit sexual dimorphism , but obviously not to visually attract a mate . The endangered Cumberlandian Combshell ( Epioblasma brevidens ) of the American Midwest is a medium - sized ( to 2 inches ) mussel with an oval to quadrate shell . Female shells have a low bulge along the edge of the shell that accommodates the enlarged gills in which it broods its larvae ; males lack this bulge and are more streamlined . In this example , females that have a larger bulge ( = larger gills ) might produce more offspring , ultimately leading to a population with females that have larger bulges and larger gills . Mating rituals and other complex behaviors Octopus cyanea on a reef in Kona , Hawaii . As with appearance , males that have the most attractive mating ritual potentially win the right to mate with the female . Birds provide the best examples of complex mating rituals , often involving dances , vocalizations , and fluffed up feathers . Over time , the rituals most preferred by the females will become more common . There are no good examples of mating rituals among bivalves , but we can look to their relative , the octopus . The Day Octopus ( Octopus cyanea ) , found in the South Pacific and Indian Oceans , has an elaborate mating ritual that signals his mating intent to the female . The ritual involves arm waving and skin darkening as the male approaches the female . If the male is positively received , the female is inseminated by the placement of spermatophores into her oviduct through the use of his modified arm . The female then lays thousands of eggs inside her lair . In this way , successful male rituals are passed down to offspring ; males whose displays fail to attract a mate do here The Wavy - Rayed Lampmussel ( Lampsilis fasciola ) , of the American Midwest , has an elaborate lure display . Watch a video produced by North Carolina State University here Freshwater pearl mussels have an interesting behavior of another sort related to reproduction . Female mussels brood their larvae , called glochidia Glochidium The specialized larval form of freshwater pearl mussels that usually has hooks that enable it to attach itself to a host ( e.g. , to the gills of a fish ) for a period of time before it detaches and falls to the bottom and takes on the typical form of a juvenile mussel . ( pl . glochidia ) , in their gills . But these glochidia depend on an intermediate host to complete their life cycle β they must attach to the gills or fins of a fish for a period of time before they can settle and metamorphose into baby mussels . Some female freshwater mussels have modified flaps of tissue near their siphons Siphons Posterior extensions ( usually two ) of the mantle through which water is directed in and out of the body , along with waste products and gametes of bivalves . ( adj . siphonal ) β called a β lure β β that flutters in the water to attract a fish . When the fish draws near the lure ( thinking that it might be something to eat ) , the mussel releases a cloud of glochidia , which then attach to the fish . Conceivably , females with lures that are more effective in attracting fish will produce more offspring . See more about this specialized reproductive mode under Life Cycles in the section The Evidence for Evolution : Developmental Biology Male - male competition The Common Octopus , Octopus vulgaris , is found worldwide in tropical and semitropical waters from nearshore shallows to as deep as 200 meters ( over 650 feet ) . It is one of the most studied invertebrate animals . In species with males that battle over rights to mate with females , such as elephants and deer , the male that wins a fight because he is the strongest , most dominant , or most intelligent will win the right to mate with the female . Over time , the features that allow the males to win ( larger tusks , larger antlers , larger body size ) will become more common . We again look to the octopus for a molluscan example . Octopus males are very aggressive when fighting over females . They are seen wrestling and rolling around on the sea floor . In some cases , they have been observed strangling an opponent by cutting off the flow of water to its gills . You can read the 2008 interview with Dr . Christine Huffard , University of California at Berkeley , that details this behavior . You can also watch a video of the Indian Ocean octopus , Abdopus aculeatus , fighting in the wild over a female , or another battle ( showing some dramatic color changes on the part of the two octopuses ) | [
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http://bixbybands.com/oba-4a-5a-marching-championship/ | 4A 5A OBA Marching Band Championships Hosted by Bixby Bands Event Date October 27th2018 Event Location map OBA 4A5A Prelims Schedule Click Here OBA 4A5A General Finals Schedule Click Here OBA 4A5A Site Map Click Here OBA 4A5A Band Camp Location Click Here OBA 4A5A Event Procedures Click Here OBA Website Click Here Greeting from Bixby It is our pleasure to host the 2018 OBA 4A5A State Championships this Saturday October 27th on the campus of Bixby High School The weather forecast looks amazing for the contest day I am excited to see all your bands perform at Spartan Stadium Please dont hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding the campus or contest flow Above you will find the following links Prelim Schedule Note the change of times from the previously published schedule Blank Finals Schedule Bixby Site Map OBA Event Procedures Other Things To Consider All spectators will enter the stadium from one of two gates Northwest or Southwest Each band will be provided a guide for prelims and finals Bands will enter the field Side OneBack Pits will enter the field Side OneFront Bands will exit the field Side OneFront All equipment and props also exit here Props may be stored at the Northeast end of the stadium near the band entrance Smaller props can be stored under the visitor stands Parking will be on the west side of the stadium on the lots adjacent to the high school campus We will have full concessions during prelims and finals A directors hospitality will be located in The Home Of The Spartans North Endzone This will be open only to directors and staff Restroom facilities for directors and staff only will also be located in this building The campus will have portable restrooms and washing stations located throughout the campus The restrooms at the stadium will also be available for students Jeremy W Parker Director of Bands Coordinator of Instrumental Music Bixby Public Schools Ticket Info Prelim Admission 10 Finals Admission 10 Prelim Finals Combo 15 Judging Panel Music Glen Fugett Troy Breaux Mike Davis Andy Cook Visual Mike Anderson Shirl Chumley George Orwoll Event Photography by Jolesch Photography Event Video by Box 5 Media TO ORDER PATCHES FROM THIS YEAR OR PREVIOUS YEARS OBA CONTEST PLEASE CONTACT Dale Barnett at barnettdvalornetcom | [
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http://biytoday.com/sidingprep.htm | How To Prepare Your House For Vinyl Siding Home Before You Begin Pre - Construction Tools Of The Trade Designing Your Home Building Permit Plans Excavating Home Site Laying Drain Pipes Prepping For Slab Pouring The Slab Installing Sill Plate cutting Outside Wall Parts Building Outside Walls Framing & Raising interior Walls Exterior Wall Sheathing Cutting Out Openings Wrapping The House Preparing For Roof Trusses Gettin Roof Trusses Ready Raising Roof Trusses Sheathing The Roof Preping For Shingles Shingling The Roof Selecting Doors / Windows Installing Doors / Windows Types Of Siding How To Select Siding Siding The House Siding Soffits & Trim Installing Strapping Installing Strapping You need to install a protective layer of insulation under the vinyl siding . This will serve both as thermal protection and as a second barrier between the elements and the framing of your house . Tools you will need : hammer stapler , staples , utility knife , measuring tape . What is exterior insulation ? How to install insulation along the exterior of the house . What is exterior insulation ? Since the majority of the insulation will be applied on the interior of the house , you will only need a thin sheet of insulation on the exterior . You will be using Fanfold insulation with an R - value of 1 . The R - value of insulation is the term used to describe the level of thermal protection of a particular insulating material . As an example , on the interior of the house you will be using an R - 19 on the walls and R - 30 on the ceilings . Fanfold insulation is an Extruded Polystyrene foam insulation applied to the exterior of the house . It comes in a variety of colors depending on the manufacturer you choose . How to install Fanfold Insulation on the house . Choose a day with little or no wind for this job . Fanfold Insulation comes in an accordion stack of 2 ' x 4 ' sheets of insulation . Line up the first sheet from the stack of Fanfold without tearing it off of the stack , along the top edge of the house and staple it to the house . Unfold one sheet at a time and staple it to the house . Continue in this manner until you have reached the end of the wall or you have run out of sheets . Once you have applied the Fanfold to the top portion of the wall , cut out windows and doors . Using a utility knife cut out the perimeter of each window and door . Since the insulation covers only part of the wall and part of each window is still exposed , it is easy to see where to cut . Repeat the above steps for the bottom half of the wall . The insulation must butt up to the top sheet and not overlap it . Continue to apply the insulation to the remainder of the walls . If you have an unheated attic , then you do not need to apply insulation to the Gable Ends . If you are heating the space between Gable Ends , then continue to apply the insulation up to the peak . At the eaves , cut the Fanfold to the angle of the roof . If you choose to , you can apply tape to all of the seams along the house . Be sure to apply enough staples to hold the insulation to the wall . If you plan on leaving the insulation exposed for a period of time , then apply vertical strips of strapping along the house to prevent the wind from tearing the insulation off of the house . { Next Step : Types Of Siding BUILD IT YOURSELF TODAY Home Please contact us with any questions or coments at : Customer Service | [
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http://biztaxlaw.about.com/od/glossaryi/g/Indemnity-Indemnify-Indemnification.htm | Business Law & Taxes Disputes Indemnity in Business Contracts Indemnity , Indemnification , and Indemnify β’ β’ β’ By Jean Murray Updated October 23 , 2018 Indemnity is defined as " a duty to make good any loss , damage , or liability incurred by another " ( Black ' s Law Dictionary ) . The term comes from a late Middle English word meaning " unhurt , free from loss . " The principles described in the terms " indemnity " and " indemnify " are interrelated so these terms are defined and explained together . Indemnify and Indemnification To indemnify someone is to absolve that person from responsibility for damage or loss arising from a transaction . Indemnification is the act of not being held liable for or being protected from harm , loss , or damages , by shifting the liability to another party . Both terms relate to liability , specifically being sued for one ' s actions . Variations in Meaning of Indemnity Indemnity also includes an understanding that an injured party has a right to claim reimbursement or compensation for a loss or damage from the person who has the duty . This concept is seen often in civil lawsuits relating to negligence claims . refers in some contexts as compensation for loss or damage from the actions of another party . can also refer to a legal exemption from loss or damages , as in the case of an indemnity clause in a contract , in which one party agrees to take the liability for loss or damage from another party . In this case , indemnity has the general meaning of " hold harmless . " No Indemnity for Illegal Activities A person can attempt to be indemnified ( held harmless ) for doing their duty or acting within the scope of their job . But indemnity does n ' t carry over into illegal acts , like theft , harassment , and fraud . For example , a corporate financial officer may have made a mistake in an important financial report . The officer may be protected from being sued for this mistake . But if the financial officer embezzles money from the company , this is a crime and there ' s no indemnity protection . Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreements and State Laws An indemnity agreement is sometimes called a hold harmless agreement because it is an attempt to make sure that one party does not attempt to sue another party for negligence . At present , 42 states have some kind of state laws that limit the inclusion of indemnity clauses or agreements . While indemnity agreements are a protection against lawsuits , they do n ' t allow compensation for loss or damage . Even where these clauses are not restricted , courts have held that indemnity clauses must be expressed in " clear and unequivocal terms " ( Maine ) or , " very clearly intended " ( Nevada ) . Indemnity and Contracts Indemnity usually arises in contracts , either as a separate indemnity agreement or as an indemnity clause in a contract . This language is included in cases where there is a possibility of loss or damage to one party during the term of , or arising from the circumstances of , the contract . The right to indemnity and the duty to indemnify ordinarily stem from a contractual agreement , which generally protects against liability , loss , or damage . Uses of Indemnity Agreements in Business Indemnity in construction contracts . Indemnity clauses or agreements in construction contracts are an attempt to protect the contractor from lawsuits and losses due to negligence . Some states Indemnity and Insurance One of the best examples of indemnity is insurance , which an insurance company indemnifies a property owner from losses or damage to that property . The business owner basically transfers the risk of having to pay for negligence to the insurance company . In another example , business owners may buy indemnity insurance for professional liability . Indemnity insurance can protect freelance writers . Examples of Indemnity Clauses in Contracts Example 1 : Here is an example of a simple indemnity clause in a contract : " I hereby release , acquit and discharge [ company ] and its agents and employees from any liability arising from any circumstance including the negligence of [ company ] or its employees . Example 2 : Many states include an indemnity clause in the template for articles of incorporation ( the document used to register a corporation with a state ) . These standard indemnity clauses seek to protect the corporation ' s directors , executives , employees , and agents . A sample indemnity clause might state : The Board of Directors , officers , employees and agents of the Corporation will be indemnified and held harmless by the Corporation and its shareholders against any claim . . .arising out of the individual ' s participation in the affairs of the Corporation . But a typical indemnity clause may also state that these individuals are n ' t entitled to indemnity for liability for gross negligence , willful misconduct , or breach by the individual of any provisions of the agreement . Continue Reading + | [
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http://bjpinchbeck.com/ | Since 1996 BJ Pinchbecks Homework Helper has been the curator of the best free education and homework resources for students teachers and parents My dad and I created a homework resource site that was visited by more than 10000 students parents and teachers every day Although this site was designed for all elementary middle and high school students many college students have used this site to help them with their studies In addition many links added to the site are intended to help parents and teachers When adding links to the site I must consider students parents and teachers since all are closely involved with the educational process of students I post educational sites that I believe are the best of the best I avoid sites with excessive advertising and poor or questionable content Also I typically avoid sites that are not free to students Have fun looking at the resources on my site and please be sure to contact me if you have any questions or suggestions BJ Pinchbeck Popular Blog Posts BJ Pinchbecks Homework Helper was Featured in Family Fun Magazine Were so proud to be featured in Family Fun Magazine this month Sept 2015 Family Fun Magazine says Why it gets an A Started by a nineyearold and his dad in the 1990s his portal has links to websites in a library of topics mythology botany Java programming as well as homeschool resources You Tell Us Whats the optimum amount of homework for teens According to this article teens should only have about 1 hour or homework per day I remember as a middleschooler getting so much homework I could barely care the books home on the bus and spending what felt like my entire evening just doing homework I can definitely appreciate teachers wanting to supplement and reinforce learning at school but how do we strike the 10 vacations to take before your kids turn 10 With schools ending in a couple short months now is a great time to start planning for the time your kids will be out of school I have to admit when I see headlines like 10 vacations to take before your kids turn 10 from USA Today Im skeptical Usually these types of articles are filled with advice that next to no one This is a really amazing site Watch video Martha Stewart BJ Pinchbeck and his dad have amassed one of the Webs best known and comprehensive sites Web Guide Magazine | [
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http://blabtv.com/fair-offers-discounted-tickets-and-wristbands-for-families-on-a-budget/ | Community News Fair offers discounted tickets and wristbands for families on a budget September 3 2015 Eleven days of rides food fun music and gaming is affordable for families looking for exciting things to do on a budget The Pensacola Interstate Fair offers options to save your hardearned cash with the return of Walgreens discount ride wristbands and price admission tickets In addition there will be discount ride wristband days free events and concerts and special admission days so you can join us in all the magic and fun Buy your advance sale tickets and ride wristbands at Walgreens for Price Admission and Discounted Ride Wristbands Tickets and Wristbands go on sale at local Walgreens September 22 and are available through the first Friday of the Fair October 23 Each admission ticket and ride wristband is valid for one day only No Walgreens price admission tickets or discounted ride wristbands will be available after October 23 The prices for the price admission tickets and discounted ride wristbands are as follows Adult Admission Tickets 6 for ages 12 and up 12 at the Fair savings of 6 Child Admission Tickets 3 for ages 411 6 at the Fair savings of 3 Advance Weekday Super Saver Ride Wristband 15 20 at the Fair savings of 5 Good for MonThurs use only also accepted Sunday Nov 1 Can be upgraded at main ticket booth for weekend use for an additional 5 Valid for 1 day only Advance Any Day Super Saver Ride Wristband 20 25 at the Fair savings of 5 Good for any day of the Fair Valid for 1 day only Walgreens Advance Sale Any Day Ride Wristbands can be used for Midnight Madness but they must be accompanied by Advance price Walgreens admission ticket as well Advance Walgreen AdultChild admission tickets will be accepted all day long on both Fridays for those wanting to walk around No General Admission tickets will be sold at the gate after 800 pm General gate admission to the Fair is 12 for adults 6 for children age four to 11 and free for children under four and ride wristbands are 20 for MonThurs use also good on Sunday Nov 1 and 25 for FriSun use Individual ride tickets will also be available There is also a 5 parking fee which will be collected upon exiting the Fair parking lot For groups of 50 or more group discounts are available Call the Fair office at 850 9444500 for details The schedule of wristband and special admission days is as follows Thursday Oct 22 Opening Day Special Special Walgreens Buddy Day 2 get in for the price of 1 with Advance Sale Adult or Child Walgreens admission tickets Highest admission applies Children 3 and under are free at all times Fair hours are 4 pm11 pm Friday Oct 23 Midnight Madness At 8 pm Pay One Price Midnight Madness Tickets will be on sale at the Fair Entrance Ticket Booth The 25 Midnight Madness ticket allows unlimited rides and also includes free admission into the Fair Midnight Madness Wristbands are good on all Reithoffer Midway rides from 8 pm to 2 am ONLY No general admission tickets will be sold after 8 pm Walgreens Advance Sale Any Day Ride Wristbands can be used for Midnight Madness but they must be accompanied by Advance price Walgreens admission ticket as well Advance Walgreen AdultChild admission tickets will be accepted all day long on both Fridays for those wanting to walk around No General Admission tickets will be sold at the gate after 800 pm Anyone who bought admission and ride wristbands before 8 pm and is on the Fairgrounds will be able to stay on the Fairgrounds and ride Fair hours are 4 pm2 am Saturday Oct 24 Kids Day All kids 11 years and under will be admitted FREE into the Fair from 11 am to 2 pm General Admission prices apply after 2 pm Fair closes at midnight Fair hours are 11 am12 am Sunday Oct 25 Special Walgreens Buddy Day 2 get in for the price of 1 with Advance Sale Adult or Child Walgreens admission tickets from 11 am to 2 pm Highest admission applies General Admission prices apply after 2 pm Special Walgreens Buddy Day promotion can not be combined with any other daily promotion Buddy Day Bring a Buddy and 2 get in for the price of 1 from 11 am to 2 pm Highest admission applies General Admission prices apply after 2 pm Buddy Day promotion can not be combined with any other daily promotion Military Appreciation Day All active and retired military personnel and spouse with proper identification will be admitted for 6 all day does not include dependents other than spouse Military Appreciation Special can not be combined with any other daily promotion Fair hours are 11 am11 pm Monday Oct 26 Cox Day Check your September Cox bill for a FREE admission coupon Valid for ONE admission only Fair hours are 4 pm11 pm Tuesday Oct 27 Ladies Day Women of all ages will be admitted FREE into the Fair from 4 pm to 6 pm Regular admission from 6 pm until closing Fair hours are 4 pm11 pm Wednesday Oct 28 Special 10 Wristband Day Purchase a ride wristband for 10 Wristbands are good on all Reithoffer Midway Rides until closing Individual ride tickets are also available all day Manna Food Pantries Food Drive Bring in 2 cans of food for Manna Food Pantries and get 2 off 1 adult admission Each set of cans is valid for ONE discounted adult admission on this day only Fair hours are 4 pm11 pm Thursday Oct 29 Senior Appreciation Day The Fair will open exhibits vendors and most concessionaires early at 2 pm and senior citizens ages 55 and up will get in for 6 all day As part of Senior Appreciation day there will be two performances by Cornell Gunters Coasters at 330 pm and 7 pm All ages are welcome with general admission prices but the midway rides and games will not be open until 4 pm Fair hours are 2 pm11 pm Friday Oct 30 Midnight Madness At 8 pm Pay One Price Midnight Madness Tickets will be on sale at the Fair Entrance Ticket Booth The 25 Midnight Madness ticket allows unlimited rides and also includes free admission into the Fair Midnight Madness Wristbands are good on all Reithoffer Midway rides from 8 pm to 2 am ONLY No general admission tickets will be sold after 8 pm Walgreens Advance Sale Any Day Ride Wristbands can be used for Midnight Madness but they must be accompanied by Advance price Walgreens admission ticket as well Advance Walgreen AdultChild admission tickets will be accepted all day Fair hours are 4 pm2 am Saturday Oct 31 Kids Day All kids 11 years and under will be admitted FREE into the Fair from 11 am to 2 pm General Admission prices apply after 2 pm Fair closes at midnight Fair hours are 11 am12 am Sunday Nov 1 Special Admission Family Day Special 6 admission price for everyone and FREE to children 3 and under Any previously purchased discounted admission tickets or passes will count as ONE ADMISSION ONLY Fair closes at 10 pm No exhibit buildings will be open this day and there will be no stage entertainment Special Wristband Day Purchase a special ride wristband for 20 Wristbands are good 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http://blackbag.gawker.com/did-beyonce-fake-her-pregnancy-1693597363 | Did BeyoncΓ© Fake Her Pregnancy ? 473.52K Gabrielle Bluestone 03 / 26 / 15 03 : 05PM Filed to : illuminati month BeyoncΓ© ' s 2011 pregnancy was more than just the buildup to the birth of Blue Ivy β it was also a gestation period for crazed baby - conspiracy theorists . Why did one of the world ' s foremost experts in self - promotion release only a few arty pictures of her stomach to document the pregnancy ? How did she manage to give birth in a Manhattan hospital without any information about the event itself leaking from a third party ? And what was with her stomach collapsing during that one TV appearance ? All good mysteries , The No , No , No Baby Theory essentially boils down to three pieces of evidence : 1 ) the shifting stomach 2 ) the shifting due date and 3 ) the dearth of pregnancy photos . Why would BeyoncΓ© fake a pregnancy ? Most theorists point to vanity or possible fertility problems . ( She has previously spoken candidly about a prior pregnancy that ended in a miscarriage , and addressed the subject in songs . ) Some say the image - conscious power - wife opted to raise Jay Z ' s illegitimate child ( the product of an extramarital affair with an unknown woman ) as her own , rather than get divorced . Others argue ( outlandishly , given her appearance ) that Blue Ivy is neither BeyoncΓ© ' s daughter , nor Jay Z ' s , but rather the offspring of BeyoncΓ© ' s philandering father , Matthew Knowles , secretly adopted by the Carters . No matter which school of thought you subscribe to , most conspiracy theorists agree the pregnancΓ© conspiracΓ© officially began on August 28 , 2011 when Bey attended the VMA ' s dressed in a loose orange gown , cradling what appeared to be a pregnancy bump . She ended her performance that evening by unbuttoning her jacket and rubbing her visibly rounded stomach , as a camera cut to Jay Z receiving congratulations from a jubilant Kanye West . Image via AP " I put a lot of thought into how I wanted to unveil it . It was important to me that I was able to do it myself , " BeyoncΓ© told reporters at the time . An impeccably planned announcement , as befitting the notoriously detail - oriented performer . But almost immediately , BeyoncΓ© began contradicting herself with statements about the pregnancy ' s progress . She claimed , in a September interview , that her due date was in February , which would make her four months pregnant at the VMAs . But at a video shoot for " Countdown " that same month , she said she was six months along , making her five months pregnant at the VMAs β the right timing for Blue Ivy ' s January 7 birthdate . So she was trying to fake out the press , the reasonable fan says . What else you got ? A pregnant stomach , which BeyoncΓ© seemed to have only occasionally . Despite sporting a substantial bump at the VMA ' s , there ' s no hint of it in the music video for Party , reportedly shot earlier that month . Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . That ' s easy to explain : Maybe they bound her up and Photoshopped her a little . But a week after the VMA ' s , she allowed herself to be photographed wearing a bikini in Croatia with Jay - Z . The bump she was sporting looked significantly smaller than it had at the awards show . I could do that , whispers the burrito - eating theorist . Even harder to explain were the physics on display at an interview with Australia ' s Sunday Night . In a bend seen round the world , BeyoncΓ© ' s bump appeared to deflate as she sat down : Image via Mommyish . com At this point , the conspiracy began picking up celebrity followers . " I dont think she was pregnant . The deflated stomach thing . I watched the video and I do n ' t know . She sat down and she looked up like ' Oh shit ' , " Tamar Braxton later said After conducting a test with two of her pregnant staffers , Wendy Williams concurred Now being a woman , I had my baby bump . Many of you have had baby bumps . I never remember [ squatting ] . Just take a look at the video . She ' s either giving birth to a frisbee , or Stewie from family guy . What is that , B ? I was on bed rest the whole time , I ' m not exactly sure . But I can tell you , when I would get out of the bed and sit up at a kitchen table , I would n ' t be Even mommy bloggers jumped into the fray . Said one : " In my experience , pregnant women assume seats slowly and lean back as they ease into a chair to secure a good landing . Generally , they do not lean forward with their big bellies , straining their backs . " " It was fabric that folded β does fabric not fold ? Oh my gosh , so stupid , " explained BeyoncΓ© . Well , you may be thinking , surely someone saw her give birth ? She did n ' t pop the kid out at home . Maybe , but no one ' s talking ! According to reports , Bey and Jay paid $ 1.3 million to secure and redecorate the entire fourth floor NICU wing of Manhattan ' s Lenox Hill Hospital . On the alleged day of Blue Ivy ' s birth , January 7 , 2012 : After 11 p.m. , even doctors and nurses were barred from entering the fourth floor , prompting one doc to complain that he had patients to see . In an effort to keep images from leaking to the public , hospital workers placed tape over security cameras and are forcing employees to turn in cell phones when they arrive for their shifts , a source said . Several security guards were spotted patrolling the perimeter of the hospital Saturday night . A Lenox Hill staffer confirmed that a patient named Ingrid Jackson [ Bey ' s apparent pseudonym ] was in a " labor room . " " I feel more beautiful than I ' ve ever felt because I ' ve given birth , " BeyoncΓ© later said of the experience . " I have never felt so connected , never felt like I had such a purpose on this earth . " So where are all the pictures of this pregnant woman ? Would n ' t a woman planning on launching a maternity line photograph that bump as often as possible ? Put short , BeyoncΓ© ' s response to her changing body was . . . underwhelming . In fact , it took two years for her to release any private photos at all . During her 2013 HBO special , Life is But a Dream , BeyoncΓ© finally shared a series of blurry pregnancy photos and delivered a short message about the " rumors , " which essentially denied nothing . And while stylistically intriguing , none of the belly shots β seemingly included to prove BeyoncΓ© was really pregnant at the time β look particularly difficult to fake . " There ' s a stupid rumor , " BeyoncΓ© says of the surrogacy claims in the film , looking down and shaking her head . It ' s actually the most ridiculous rumor I think I ' ve ever had , about me . But there are actually a lot of people that believe this rumor and it ' s crazy . I guess there are some crazy celebrities in the world , so we get a bad rep , but . . .um . . .to think that I would be that vain . And I respect mothers and women so much and to be able to experience bringing a child into this world if you ' re lucky and fortunate enough to get A fine message , but one that does n ' t deny the most popular Blue Ivy conspiracy theory : that a surrogate carried the babΓ© . Why not explicitly put the rumors to rest ? BeyoncΓ© ' s statement , in essence , denies only that she would hire a surrogate out of vanity . The message seems irrelevant if say , fertility issues drove the surrogacy . As Rich Juzwiak points out in his excellent analysis , the choice to avoid hard evidence was hardly unintentional : Regardless , it makes sense that given the time examined , BeyoncΓ© ' s movie would chronicle BeyoncΓ© ' s pregnancy and the controversy it birthed . The problem with Life Is But a Dream ' s treatment of her pregnancy is n ' t that it protests too much β it protests too weirdly . We never see a full , clear shot of BeyoncΓ© ' s pregnant , swanlike body . Instead it ' s presented in pieces , owing to the limitations of her Mac webcam . When her body is shown in full , it ' s in grainy , black and white footage in which her face is shadowed . Why , though ? If you ' re going to present an image of your pregnant self to prove the naysayers wrong , why do it in such an obscure way ? Why bother ? The footage seems to exist to be described as " beautiful . " Is it just art , or more lies ? Since then , at least one woman has come forward to claim maternity of the child , though the Daily Mail reports she ' s also claimed to be the legal mother of North West , Prince George , and all three of Michael Jackson ' s kids . But whoever birthed Blue Ivy , one thing ' s for sure : that kid is definitely Jay ' s . Blue Ivy looks like she came outta Jay Z pic . twitter . com / 8e6xZ9cg4j β Jama ( @ MadeManJama ) October 11 , 2014 This is Illuminati Month on Black Bag , in which Gawker locks itself in the woodshed and breaks out the red yarn to explore its favorite conspiracy theories . Contact the author at gabrielle @ gawker . com | [
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http://blackbagracingseries.com/ | Black Bag Race Series Navigation Runner Profiles 5Kay Running Queen Blog TOBI Says Articles Middle of the Pack Articles Welcome to your new race series Carole Black Roger Keel David Beeland and Tim Bagley Year 7 of the Black Bag Race Series is complete and the winner isDavid Beeland David accumulated the most points for the year and was the winner of the Black Bag Race Series Will Chamberlin Memorial Cup He also receives a 100 gift certificate from Fleet Feet Sports in Athens Our second place runner Roger Keel will receive the Grand Prize of running Black Bag Races for FREE in 2019 Black Bag Race Series is a race series that started in 2012 Our desire is to make running beneficial to runners as well as race directors We have designed a point system that is competitive and easy to understand For 2019 Black Bag Race Series will continue its partnership with Classic Race Services and The Clover Glove Series If a race is timed by Classic Race Services it will automatically be on the series If a race is on the Clover Glove Series in 2019 it will also be on the Black Bag Series If you see the Black Bag Race Series logo the Classic Race Services logo or the Clover Glove Series logo you will know that race event will be on the Black Bag Series If you have any questions along the way let us know | [
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http://blackbearddata.com/oil-and-gas-royalties-what-they-are/land-ownership-mineral-rights | Understanding Land Ownership β Including Surface and Mineral Rights Interests and Estates in Land Mineral rights can be complex . By law , property falls into two categories β real or personal . Real property includes land and whatever is permanently attached to land , found on it either by nature , ( water , trees , or minerals ) or by man ( buildings , fences , bridges , roads ) . Land is an inanimate thing which persons may , under the law , have different status to the land and the things attached to the land . ie . You can own the surface rights , but you sell the timber rights to farmer John for 25 years . The nature of the status of the land is fixed by law , and are distinguished as being either a freehold estate or a non - freehold estate . Freehold means ownership without limitations to duration . Non - freehold would be like farmer John who bought timber rights , that only last 25 years . Freehold estates include estates in fee simple , determinable or conditional fee , and life estates . Fee Simple ( note : Do n β t let the word β Fee β confuse you , it is a legal term , not a charge like a bank fee . ) Fee simple title is the highest form of estate ownership . It is free of any condition or restriction . Every estate conveyed is considered a fee simple unless expressly limited . The owner of a fee simple interest has the exclusive right of its use and sale . So it is possible that someone owns the surface , another owns the mineral rights , another the royalties to those minerals , another the timber , etc . Each such fee simple owner has the exclusive ownership free and clear of any condition or restriction . To contrast this case , we examine a deed in a subdivision that is burdened by a home owners association . The homeowner would not have fee simple ownership of his estate . It is burdened by the restrictions placed on his deed by the home owners association . Surface Estate Often referred to as surface rights . It is the ownership of the surface of the land . It implies the right that the owner may do whatever he wishes to the land as far as law permits . Mineral Estate Often referred to as mineral rights . The mineral estate of the land includes all unusual organic and inorganic substances forming a part of the soil which possess a useful property giving them special value . An exception would be sand , gravel , limestone , etc which are normally considered part of the surface estate as is subsurface water . Minerals are often severed from the surface estate . Such severance is accomplished with a conveyance or reservation of the minerals in a conveyance . This conveyance or reservation includes minerals or such substances considered as minerals . This is to include such things as natural gas , as it has been often asked by bemused geologists β Is natural gas a mineral ? β Further , this conveyance or reservation includes royalties , bonuses , and rentals . Determinable or Conditional Fee This fee is the same as fee simple estate , but subject to an automatic termination triggered by an occurrence or act . Any estate in land may be granted with conditions or special restrictions . The non - performance of the condition , or the occurrence of the event will execute the automatic forfeiture of the estate , but until that happens , the owner enjoys the estate as if it were fee simple . An example of a determinable fee would be the sale from A to B β so long as the Klipsh Synagogue still stands , then to C . β Another example is a mineral lease which is a determinable fee interest in the mineral estate . The owner of a determinable fee has all the rights that a fee simple owner has , but there is always the possibility that it may be terminated . If he sells the estate , the buyer accepts the possibility of termination . Life Estates Where property is granted to an individual for as long as he lives , and upon his death shall pass to another party , he is the owner of a conventional life estate . He is called a life tenant of the property , with the right of possession , use and all income therefrom . Statutory life estates are created automatically upon the death , intestate , of husband or wife ; and the surviving spouse becomes a life tenant , with the right of possession , use and all income , to one third of the separate property of the deceased , with the remainder to the legal heirs of the deceased . | [
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http://blackbearrehab.com/codeine-abuse/ | Codeine Abuse , Treatment and Withdrawal Timeline On This Page : Codeine Abuse and Dependence How can you tell if your loved one is under the influence of codeine ? Codeine Withdrawal Symptoms Recovery from Codeine Abuse and Addiction : Timeline Opiate Addiction Treatment Options Codeine is an opioid drug that is commonly found in cough syrups , pain medications , and limited injections . If codeine is taken in limited doses under the careful watch of a doctor , it may not lead to addiction . However , this drug is highly addictive and can lead to both a physical and mental dependence that can be difficult to overcome . 1 , 2 Many people begin taking codeine as a prescription , but may struggle to stop use once the prescription runs out . Other people misuse this drug recreationally . The use of codeine for any non - medicinal purpose is known as codeine abuse . Many people who misuse this drug go on to take other addictive opioids , such as hydrocodone , fentanyl , or even heroin . All opioid drugs are controlled substances that can lead to overdose , illness , or death . If your loved one abuses codeine and is in need of treatment , we β re here to help . At Black Bear Lodge , we offer a range of substance abuse and treatment options for those ready to learn how to live drug - free . Contact us today to learn more . Codeine Abuse and Dependence Cough syrup containing codeine are often prescribed to those who struggle with cold and flu symptoms . It is also often prescribed in pill form for pain management . Though cough syrup containing codeine is rarely sold on the street , the pills are not hard to access on the black market . Sometimes , codeine dependence develops after a legitimate prescription . In other situations , people abuse codeine to achieve a temporary high feeling . Once dependence sets in , codeine is one of many substances used by individuals who are already addicted to opioids to stave off withdrawal symptoms . Codeine is notnecessarily as strong as other opiate drugs , but it does have the same properties as drugs like morphine or heroin . Like all narcotic drugs , it can have thetemporary analgesic and euphoria - inducing effects that quickly develop into a dependence . How can you tell if your loved one is under the influence of codeine ? Often , people who have abused codeine will : Appear more peaceful and content than usual ( e.g. , sedated ) Be fatigued Have enlarged pupils Have glassy eyes Be unable to carry on a conversation or stay focused Appear to be high Be nauseous Seem confused In large doses , codeine may cause you or your loved one to struggle to stay awake or periodically fall asleep in the middle of conversations . The National Institute on Drug Abuse ( NIDA ) also reports that those who use codeine may experience weakness , itching , constipation and more . 4 Codeine Withdrawal Symptoms People who have become dependent on or addicted to codeine experience physical withdrawal symptoms when they are deprived of opioids . Many people remain addicted to opioids for many years because these incredibly unpleasant withdrawal symptoms begin as soon as the drug is no longer available . Opiate withdrawal symptoms can include : Anxiety Profuse sweating Watery eyes Sleep disruption Runny nose Agitation Muscle and bone pain Cramping and diarrhea Nausea and vomiting Chills and / or goose bumps 1 Symptoms can begin within a few hours of the last use of codeine , peak within 36 to 72 hours , and last for up to a week or more . Everyone β s experience with opiate withdrawal symptoms will vary ; not everyone will experience all the symptoms listed above or experience them intensely . Others may experience a medical emergency due to opiate withdrawal symptoms , especially if there are previous physical or medical conditions . Amy J . shares her story of addiction at HeroesInRecovery . com : β After those eight days , withdrawal was far from over . I felt horrible for 22 long days , but every day I would wake up β or more accurately , I would start a new day without a wink of sleep and tell myself , β Today will get a little better . β Each day got a little better and with a bit of help from non - addictive medication , I started to sleep at night . Now , I feel GREAT ! I ca n β t believe I let a drug control my life for so long ! While on it , I became very anxious , irritable , and antisocial . I rarely laughed , I was just on autopilot . What a sad existence ! I am back to the old me ! I am happy and I enjoy the little things in life again . Thank God for another chance ! β Recovery from Codeine Abuse and Addiction : Timeline It takes time to overcome dependence from an addictive drug like codeine . Though each person β s situation is unique , you may anticipate the following steps in opioid recovery 5 Stabilization . The first step of treatment is to stabilize the physical and mental health of the recovering person . Because those struggling with opiate addiction will experience significant withdrawal symptoms when they stop taking the drug , addressing initial withdrawal symptoms and mental distress is a primary concern . Therapeutic evaluation . Once stabilized , the patient can partner with the treatment team to identify issues that contributed to the addiction to codeine . Perhaps opioid use began due to a chronic pain problem , or perhaps stress , trauma or a mental health disorder contributed to codeine use . Whether physical or mental , all issues related to codeine abuse must be addressed during treatment . Intensive therapy . Therapeutic intervention can be founded on a wide range of traditional therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy , group therapy , family therapy , 12 - Step meetings , and more . Additionally , a number of optional therapies may round out the program , such as outdoor and experiential therapy , art therapy , or dance therapy . Holistic treatments such as nutritional therapy , yoga , and meditation skill - building may also take place . Practical assistance . Life stressors often contribute to addiction relapses , so many treatment programs offer practical skill - building and targeted relapse prevention planning to address these stressors before they arise . Practical assistance may also include referrals , legal assistance , case management , job training , parenting classes , resume assistance , and more . Treatment for co - occurring disorders . Because substance abuse and mental health disorders are often deeply entwined , it is rarely effective to treat first one issue then the other . Most people benefit from a program that treats both mental health and substance use disorders . Ongoing assessment . Throughout the course of treatment , progress will occur at varying rates on different fronts . Patients will need to have regular check - ins with a case manager or counselor in order to identify progress and adjust treatment goals accordingly , updating their treatment plan to ensure that their needs are continually being met . Aftercare . Continued treatments and therapeutic intervention are recommended for at least a year or more after rehab is complete . Continued engagement with recovery could ensure that the principles learned in treatment become lifestyle choices as the patient rebuilds a new life in sobriety . Opiate Addiction Treatment Options You have a number of treatment options for codeine dependence . Detox is only the first stage in a comprehensive codeine addiction treatment program . The real work comes through the therapy that follows . Your treatment choice will make a difference in your outcome , continued support , and family recovery . You can find out more about codeine treatment options for you and your family here at Black Bear Lodge today β simply pick up the phone . We β re standing by to take your call . 1 Medline Plus . Opiate and Opioid Withdrawal . 20 April 2016 . Web . Accessed 18 Oct 2017 . 2 National Institute on Drug Abuse . Cold and Cough Medicine Abuse . May 2014 . Web . Accessed 18 Oct 2017 . 3 National Institute on Drug Abuse . Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs . Oct 2011 . Web . Accessed 18 Oct 2017 . 4 National Institute on Drug Abuse . Misuse of Prescription Drugs . 26 Oct 2017 . Accessed 18 Oct 2017 . | [
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http://blackgirllonghair.com/2012/03/natural-hair-type-guide-which-type-are-you/ | Building a Hair Regimen Natural Hair Type Guide : Which Type Are You ? by Black Girl With Long Hair β’ Mar 27 , 2012 Photo Source Over the past few months several readers have asked us to break down hair typing . Whether or not you feel that hair typing is important , the fact remains that it can be difficult to follow along with online discussions without knowing the various texture references . After some searching we found NaturallyCurly . com β s hair typing guide to be the most comprehensive β although it does not include a type 4c category β so we β ve included excerpts here . Type 4 β Kinky Hair β’ Type 4 is kinky , or very tightly curled , with a clearly visible curl pattern β’ Circumference : Crochet needle or even smaller β’ The hair is very wiry , very tightly coiled and very , very fragile β’ Type 4 hair can range from fine / thin to wiry / coarse with lots and lots of strands densely packed together β’ Type 4 hair has fewer cuticle layers than any other hair type , which means that it has less natural protection from the damage you inflict by combing , brushing , curling , blow β drying and straightening it β’ Type 4 hair is known to shrink up to 75 % of the actual hair length There are two Type 4 subtypes : β’ 4b : Has a β Z β pattern , less of a defined curl pattern . Instead of curling or coiling , the hair bends in sharp angles like the letter β Z β ; has a cotton β like feel β’ 4b celebrities : Shingai Shoniwa Shingai Shoniwa , 4b hair β’ 4a : Tightly coiled hair that , when stretched , has an β S β pattern , much like curly hair . It tends to have more moisture than 4b ; has a definite curl pattern β’ 4a celebrities : Esperanza Spalding Esperanza Spalding , 4a hair Tips β’ Use styling creams , butters and oils for type 4 hair β’ This hair type needs extra moisture and tender β loving care because it can be fragile β’ Detangle hair with a lot of conditioner in your hair and use a comb or detangling brush β’ Let hair air dry or use a hood dryer β’ Do not use a brush or comb on your dry curls β’ Reduce tangles by sleeping on a satin pillowcase or wrap hair in a satin cap Type 3c β Curly Kinky Hair Subtype 3c is really more than a subtype . It β s a type NaturallyCurly members developed because the original system left out this hair type , which falls between 3b and 4a , having its own special characteristics . β’ Type 3c hair has tight curls in corkscrews β’ Circumference : Pencil or straw β’ The curls can be either kinky , or very tightly curled , with lots and lots of strands densely packed together β’ Getting this type of hair to blow dry straight is more challenging than for 3a or 3b , but it usually can be done β’ The very tight curls are usually fine in texture β’ 3c celebrities : Alicia Keyes , Jada Pinkett β Smith , Tracee Ellis Ross Tracee Ellis Ross , 3c hair Tips β’ Use styling creams , butters and oils for type 3c hair β’ This hair type needs extra moisture and tender β loving care because it can be fragile β’ Detangle hair with a lot of conditioner in your hair and use a comb or detangling brush β’ Do not use a brush or comb on your dry curls β’ Reduce tangles by sleeping on a satin pillowcase or wrap hair in a satin cap Type 3 β Curly Hair β’ There is a definite loopy β S β pattern β’ Curls are well β defined and springy β’ Type 3 hair has a lot of body ; it is easily styled in its natural state or straightened with a blow β dryer β’ It is n β t coarse , like many believe , but soft and very fine β there β s just a lot of it β’ Combinations of Type 3a and 3b curls are common There are two Type 3 subtypes : β’ 3b : Medium amount of curl , from bouncy ringlets to tight corkscrews . Circumference : Sharpie size β’ 3b celebrities : Keri Russell , Bernadette Peters , Melina Kankaredes Keri Russel , 3b hair β’ 3a : Curls are naturally big , loose and usually very shiny . Circumference : sidewalk β chalk size β’ 3a celebrities : AnnaLynne McCord , Debra Messing Debra Messing , 3a hair β’ 3a β s : Use gels and creams that offer light moisture and curl definition β’ 3b β s : Use gels and styling creams with extra moisture and serious frizz control β’ Use duckbill clips on the crown of your head to lift top curls β’ Let hair air dry or use a diffuser β’ Once your curls are dry , rub a little pomade into the palm of your hands and smooth over your hair gently Type 2 β Wavy Hair β’ The wave or curl forms throughout the hair in the shape of the letter β S β β’ Type 2 hair sticks close to the head ; it wo n β t bounce up , even when layered There are three Type 2 subtypes : β’ 2c : Thick and coarse and more resistant to styling and will frizz easily β’ 2c celebrities : Jennifer Nettles , Daisy Fuentes , Brittany Snow β’ 2b : Medium β textured and a little resistant to styling ; has a tendency to frizz β’ 2b celebrities : Joss Stone , Nelly Furtado , Carrie Underwood β’ 2a : Fine , thin and very easy to handle ; easily straightened or curled β’ 2a celebrities : Scarlett Johansson , Naomi Watts , Cate Blanchett β’ Use lighter products such as mousses or gels that enhance curls , but do n β t weigh them down β’ Use duckbill clips on the crown of your head to lift top curls diffuser β’ Once your curls are dry , rub a little pomade into the palm of your hands and smooth over your hair gently Ladies , which hair type are you ? | [
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http://blackpearlpoodle.com/history.html | The Poodle ' s history is shrouded in antiquity and hypothesis . By the 15th century we see dogs that actually resemble the Poodle as we know it , in writings and in art work It is believed by some that the poodle is the original water spaniel . It is known that the Poodle was , and even today , is used as a working hunter and duck retriever . The very stylish hair trim that is distinctive with the Poodle , and seen in conformation , actually has a real function and purpose . The Poodle ' s Breed historians are in general agreement that the Poodle had its origins in Germany , with some influence from Russia and then became standardized as a distinct breed in France where it is the national dog . That is why many people today refer to the Poodle with the misnomer of " French " Poodle . In Germany the Poodle ( from the German word pudel - meaning " to splash in water " ) was a very sturdy dog , that possessed two coat types , curly and corded . The corded type of coat is rarely seen in the United States , but is still in existence . The Russian variety was described as somewhat " greyhound " in body type . We know that the Standard ( sized ) Poodle developed first , and that the Miniature and Toy Poodles were developed afterwards , and all three varieties have a long history . It is not known for certain if the Miniature and Toy Poodles are " bred down " versions of the Standard , or if these smaller Poodles developed in their own right . An interesting hypothesis dealing with the history of any breed that predates written history , did the breed develop from a common ancestor , or did the breed develop because dog fanciers from different countries were trying to breed a dog for a particular purpose and function and , independently developed a breed of dog that had similar traits ? In France , Poodles were used for a variety of purposes . There was the Caniche which was a large dog widely used for duck hunting . The Petit Barbet was a Toy size dog that led a pampered and primped style of life in the royal courts . The Truffle dog was used in the search for that flavorful morsel that was used by so many of the French chefs . A very important event in the history of the Poodle is when the breed was imported from France to Great Britain . The Kennel Club of England registered its first Poodle in 1874 , and the Poodle Club of England was founded in 1876 . In 1910 the curley and corded dogs were put in separate divisions , as was the Miniature . Prior to this time Poodles of all sizes and coat types were shown in the same classes . The foundations that were developed in England became the cornerstones of the breed in the United States . Precisely when the Poodle was imported to the United States is not known . The American Kennel Club registered its first Poodle in 1886 . The Poodle Club of America was originally founded in 1896 . Shortly after its establishment it was disbanded , and then reorganized in 1931 . The P.C.A. used the Standard and Rules of the Curley Poodle Club of England as its base for establishing the Standard in the U.S. The same Standard now applies to all three The Standard and Miniature Poodle are shown in the Non Sporting Group of the A.K.C. , and the Toy Poodle is shown in the Toy Group . The F.C.I. ( Federation Cynologique Internationale ) recognizes four sizes : the Standard , Miniature , Dwarf and Toy . All four sizes are shown in Group 9 . See " Poodles History Project " for unique details of the poodle breed history http : / / www . poodlehistory . org English School - A Black Poodle Early 1800s | [
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http://blackseedusa.com/whatisblacse.html | What is black seed ? An annual herbaceous plant , black cumin seed ( botanical name is nigella sativa l . ) , or black seed for short , is believed to be indigenous to the Mediterranean region but has been cultivated into other parts of the world including the Arabian peninsula , northern Africa and parts of Asia . The plant has no relation to the common kitchen herb , cumin . Tiny and hairy , being no more than 3mm in length , black seed originates from the common fennel flower plant ( nigella sativa ) of the buttercup ( Ranunculaceae ) family . Nigella sativa is sometimes mistakenly confused with the fennel herb plant ( Foeniculum vulgare ) . The plant has finely divided foliage and pale bluish purple or white flowers . The flowers grow terminally on its branches while the leaves grow opposite each other in pairs , on either side of the stem . History of Black Seed . Black cumin ( nigella sativa ) was discovered in Tutankhamen ' s tomb , implying that it played an important role in ancient Egyptian practices . Although its exact role in Egyptian culture is not known , we do know that items entombed with a king were carefully selected to assist him in the afterlife . The earliest written reference to black seed is found in the book of Isaiah in the old testament . Isaiah contrasts the reaping of black cumin with wheat : for the black cumin is not threshed with a threshing sledge , nor is a ORDER ONLINE OR CALL 1 - 888 - 402 - 1600 Chemical Analysis of Black Seed Oil Botanical Info FAQ ' s | [
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http://blacksindallas.com/ | Dallas ranked 2 for AfricanAmerican migration growth between 2000 and 2010 The Brookings Institution Dallas also ranked 5 in the Black Enterprise 2007 10 Best Cities For African Americans Black Enterprise The Dallas Metropolitan Area otherwise known as North Texas or DFW is a growing conglomerate of cities with a population of over 64 Million Black Americans have been moving to the area in very large numbers over the past twenty years Young Black Professional Dallas Thousands of Black college graduates are ascending on the DFW area in search of new careers and new lives Dallas diverse economy is attracting young graduates and professionals from all over the country Everyday they arrive most taking residence in the plentiful luxury apartments across the region in North Dallas the northern suburbs midcities and the suburbs south of the city These black professionals are poised to join the ranks of Dallas expanding Black middleclass Black MiddleClass Dallas Dallas has a large and growing Black middleclass This is evident by the number of young Black families now enjoying home ownership in the area Much of the Black population is educated and highly skilled Although Dallas is not known for its Black entrepreneurship there are several thousand Black owned business and hundreds of top African American executives The results of this Growing Black elite can be seen in the majority Black southern Dallas suburbs as well as other areas around the Metroplex They are building beautiful landscaped developments and demanding the best education for their children Blacks in Dallas are developing a black Mecca of their own and are soon to change the African American community here forever Support the Dallas Heat | [
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http://blader.wikia.com/wiki/Beyblade | in : Browse Beyblades Beyblade Edit Share This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia view authors ) Beyblade ( γγ€γγ¬γΌγ Beiburedo ) is a spinning top developed and manufactured by Takara starting in 1999 . Both the toys and their name were inspired by " Beigoma " , a traditional Japanese top toy . The introduction of the toy in Japan corresponded with the broadcast of an anime television series of the same name . In 2002 , Hasbro began to sell Beyblade toys internationally ( under license from , and produced by , Takara ) along with a coordinated country - by - country rollout of localized versions of the TV series . The Beyblade toy line went on to be one of the most popular toy lines in the world from 2000 - 2005 and as of 2005 over 100 million units had been sold worldwide . Template : Fact In August 2008 , Takara Tomy released a new generation of Beyblade with a metal outer layer ; the first incarnation of the toy in three and a half years . In the basic rules of the game , one player wins by knocking the competitor ' s Beyblade out of a dish , commonly called a Beystadium , or to outspin the competing top ( s ) ( whereby the top that stops spinning first loses ) . Hasbro ' s version of the Beystadium is enclosed and has " penalty pockets " which are able to stop the Beyblade from spinning , but the top may come back out . These Beyblades may have pictures on them that symbolizes a creature ( known as a Bit - Beast ) which shows what the Beyblade does , or looks like . Through the lifespan of toy line , there have been different generations of architectures introduced in the TV series . Contents show Basic System Edit The " Basic System " tops are the first generation of tops . They are made entirely of plastic , with the exception of Weight Disks and some tips . These Beyblades consist of five basic parts : Bit Chip : A decorative plate inserted into the Attack Ring of the Beyblade , adorned with a small icon of a mythical creature . In the anime , these creatures ' souls were actually housed in the Beyblades themselves . Attack Ring : The Attack Ring determines the blade ' s effect when it impacts against its opponent , as this is normally the first part to come into contact with the opposing blade . Weight Disk : The Weight Disk affects the power and speed of the Beyblade . Spin Gear : The Spin Gear determines the direction of the Beyblade ' s rotation ; either clockwise ( right ) or counterclockwise ( left ) . Also , the Spin Gear holds the Attack Ring in place on the top , preventing it from coming off mid - battle . Blade Base : The bottom part of the Beyblade which houses the Spin Gear . Tip : The tip determines how the Beyblade spins , and also affects its movement pattern . The tip and the Blade Base are commonly one single piece ; alternately , the tip can be attached to the Spin Gear . The first tops consisted of a four - layer part system : Bit Chip , Attack Ring , Weight Disk , and Blade Base ; the Spin Gear would lock into the Blade Base , essentially making the top only four layers after initial construction . Upon the arrival of the S - and F - series Beyblades , Spin Gears were introduced that were removable and interchangeable , thus creating a five - layer system . Magnacore System ( MG ) Introduced with the V - series , the " Magnacore " line of Beyblade toys featured magnetic Spin Gears and Weight Disks to attract or repel blades from each other . Additionally , one could purchase magnets that were affixed to the bottom of one ' s Beystadium , which affected the movement patterns of the Beyblades . Engine Gear System ( EG ) Engine Gear tops were introduced with the G - series , and retain the same major design of a typical Beyblade , including a Bit Chip , an Attack Ring , a Weight Disk , and a Blade Base ; Engine Gear tops , however , replace the typical Spin Gear with a more advanced Engine Gear , which affects the behavior of the top during the battle . Each Engine Gear includes a Turbo Winder to wind - up the engine core . When in action , the Blade Base releases the Engine Gear determined by the Blade Base ' s clutch lock system . Engine Gear Types Engine Gear : The default engine gear that comes with most beyblades , but their tip is varied . Turbo Engine Gear : First released with the left - spinning Dragoon GT , the Turbo Engine Gear gives an even more powerful release than that of the original engine gear . Comes with a larger turbo winder . Reverse Gear : The Engine Gear spins in the opposite direction of the rest of the top . This engine gear is only bundled with Dranzer GT , which uses this gear for a reverse zig - zag attack . Although this attack can be very effective , the beyblade loses spin when the gear kicks in . As with Dragoon GT , it comes with a larger turbo winder . Gyro Engine Gear : This unique type allows the tip of the Beyblade to spin independently . Thus the beyblade can be launched without a launcher , as a rip cord can be inserted into the beyblade . Only used for Torch / Flame and Thunder Pegasus ( which are identical except for color ) . Blade Base Types Instant Release or First Clutch : The Engine Gear triggers at the beginning of the battle , resulting in a large burst of speed almost immediately after launch . Steady Release : The Engine Gear triggers at the beginning of the battle , but releases earlier because of the weight of the beyblade on the larger or wider revolving blade base , which is attached directly to the engine gear . Used in Rock Bison and Wolborg 4 . Hit Release or Final Clutch : The Engine Gear triggers when the blade base collides with an object , or when the beyblade is running out of spin , and releases a quick burst of speed . The clutches must be pulled prior to winding the spin gear . Middle Clutch : Built exclusively for Dranzer GT , the middle clutch has a similar design to the final clutch base , but releases the engine gear in the middle of the match ; earlier than a final clutch but not instant as in the First Clutch base . Customizable Engine Weights For the 2 GT Series Beyblades that were released , the Engine Gear that comes with them is intended for use with the Customizable Engine Weight of each top . The Engine Gears , however , can fit with the " Clutch " bases . Heavy / Hard Metal System ( HMS ) Beyblade HMS Heavy / Hard Metal System ) is a line of toys released after the line of blades in respect to the anime series . This series , unlike ones in the past , use smaller pieces made mostly of metal . HMS Beyblades have a distinct advantage over previously released Beyblades , that being that their spin velocities are 1.5 - 2x faster . These tops are composed of a four - layer part system : Bit Protector : This holds the parts together , unlike its plastic counterpart , the Bit Chip , which was merely decorative . With the release of the first 5 HMS Beyblades , 2 different stickers for made for the Bit Protector , one of a " bit beast " and one of the emblem . The emblem stickers were the only ones that appeared in later Beyblade toys . Attack Ring : This is composed of an inner metal part screwed to an outer ASB caul . Weight Disk : HMS Weight Disks are completely circular , unlike plastic Weight Disks which were shaped as hexa - , octa - , and decagons . There are also Customizable Weight Disks , which have plastic and metal parts , the plastic parts giving the Weight Disk a certain feature . Running Core : The Blade Base of HMS . HMS blades do not use Spin Gears or Engine Gears , nor do they require them since the blade can be launched from both spin directions . This is possible through the HMS Neo Dual Launcher , which allows such spin - changing . Metal Fight Beyblade / Metal Fight System ( MFB ) In October 2008 Takara - Tomy reintroduced Beyblade as Metal Fight Beyblade . It is incompatible with previous systems as it is a complete reboot of the toy . At first only four were released ; Leone , Sagittario , Bull and Pegasis ( all based on mythical animals from the Western Zodiac represented by constellations ) . More have been released in 2008 and additional toys are planned for 2009 . The name of the beyblade is determined by the face symbol ( for example : Pegasis 105F has a symbol of Pegasus on the face ) . This version of Beyblade will be released in North America as " Beyblade : Metal Fusion " . [ 1 ] The parts are as follows . Face : It is similar to the bit protector of the HMS series and has a symbol of a beast on it . Wheel : It is similar to the Attack Ring of both the HMS series and the previous plastic - based toys , but made completely of metal , thus the name Metal Fight . Track : This determines the height of the beyblade and can have gimmicks . Bottom : The tip of metal fight beyblades . It is important to the beyblade ' s spinning characteristic . Hybrid Wheel System ( HWS ) This system was released in 2009 . It is an update of the Metal Fight System which introduces new components making the Beyblades more complex including a wheel made of polycarbonate and more technically advanced bottoms . As in the previous system , the name of the beyblade is determined by the parts and bitbeast . Continuing the Zodiac Constellation - based theme , the first new generation Beyblades to be released are Storm Pegasis 105RF ( Rubber Flat ) , Rock Leone 145WB ( Wide Ball ) , Dark Wolf DF145FS ( Downforce 145 Flat Sharp ) , and Mad Cancer CH120FS ( Change Height 120 Flat Sharp ) . Flame Sagittario C145S ( Claw 145 Sharp ) was also released , and Dark Bull H145SD , Wind Aquario 100CB , Lightning L Drago 100HF ( Hole Flat ) , Earth Aquila 145WD ( Wide Defense ) , Stardust Pegasis , and Flame Libra T145ES are set to be Face Metal Face : Similar to the previous system , these are made of plastic or metal respectively . Clear Wheel : These are composed of CPC ( Polycarbonate ) . Second Wheel : These are made of either metal ( Metal Wheel ) or plastic ( Light Wheel ) . Track : There are newer ones in this system with more features . Bottom : In this system , there are new bottoms to ensure greater performance Differences between Takara and Hasbro Beyblades There are several differences between beyblades made by Takara and Hasbro : Takara has weaker adhesives for the Beyblade stickers Hasbro has changed the names of some Beyblades There are no longer MagneCores in Hasbro V2 Beyblades ( BBA Championship Series ) Hasbro ' s version of the Customize Clutch Base ( Dranzer V2 ) has had the clutch removed and was originally fixed in the sharp position and could not be changed . Later releases contain a properly working clutch . Hasbro ' s version of Uriel 2 was named Capricorn Strike G . It has a golden colored gyro ( Flame Pegasus ) instead of the original Weight Disk / Support Parts / Blade Base / Spin Gear . Hasbro changed Trypio ' s Attack Ring to not be able to fly . Hasbro changed the start of a battle from " 3 , 2 , 1 , Go Shoot " to " 3 , 2 , 1 , Let It Rip " . Hasbro released many of the Random Booster blades in a different series rather than in Random Boosters . The initial version of Driger V made by Hasbro had a completely sharp metal tip on the blade base , while the Takara version had a semi flat tip . Many fans complained about Hasbro ' s change , and Hasbro later changed the metal tip to be semi - flat . Hasbro ' s versions of the " Hidden Spirit " beyblades had small joints for the " dragon parts " to attach to on the attack ring , making that mode just for show . Takara had the small joints on the blade bases , making the beyblade launchable in this mode . The " Heavy Metal " system was marketed by Hasbro as the " Hard Metal " system . The aim of the game The aim of the game is to have the last standing spinning Beyblade . This can be achieved by : making the opposing Beyblade ( s ) stop spinning , knocking the opposing Beyblades ( s ) out of the BeyStadium or simply having the longest spinning Beyblade , achieved through the Beyblade ' s endurance . Cite error : < ref > tags exist , but no < references / > tag was found Categories Browse Beyblades Add category | [
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http://blairdna.com/dna102.html | DNA 101 : Y - DNA DNA 102 : Interpreting Results DNA 103 : Grouping Participants Project Update Test Results Blair DNA Fund Project Application Pedigree Chart Info Release Form Participants Oldest Ancestors FTDNATip TMRCA Blair DNA Mailing List Blair DNA FAQ Release of Liability Blair Society Lines DNA 102 : Interpreting DNA Test Results Almost the first question a Project Administrator gets from a participant is " I ' ve just got my test results , what do they mean ? " Most , who have run a DNA Project for any length of time , will probably agree that interpreting DNA test result is not always easy or straight forward , and usually gets more difficult as the size of a project grows . Overview What DNA Testing Can Not Do What DNA Testing Can Do Exact Science Combined with Probability DNA Testing A TOOL to be used along with Conventional Genealogical Research DNA testing has little value on itΓ― ΒΏ Β½s own , but when used with other conventional methods of tracing your ancestry , DNA becomes a valuable tool . ItΓ― ΒΏ Β½s important for both Project Administrator and participants to understand the limitations of DNA testing . There are a number of things that DNA testing can NOT do . DNA Testing Can Not Tell you who your ancestors are . A personΓ― ΒΏ Β½s test results on their own have virtually no value . You canΓ― ΒΏ Β½t plug your DNA results into some magic formula and find out who your ancestors were . You need to compare your results with the test results of others to determine if you may somehow be connected . Tell two participants with matching ( or near matching ) test results who their common ancestor is . Even with an exact match the results wonΓ― ΒΏ Β½t tell you who your common ancestor is . Tell two participants with matching ( or near matching ) test results exactly how far back their common ancestor existed . Prove a suspected connection between two participants with a paper trail . So what CAN DNA testing do ? DNA Testing Can Indicate that you and another participant share a common ancestor . If two participants closely match on their test results this is an indication that they share a common ancestor . Just how strong this connection is depends on the strength of the DNA match which IΓ― ΒΏ Β½ll discuss later . Give you a ROUGH idea of how far back your common ancestor lived . This also depends on the strength of the DNA match plus the paper trails . Provide evidence that suspected lines are connected . While DNA testing can not prove that suspected lines are connected , it can provide evidence to support that premise . How strong this evidence is depends on the paper trails and the strength of the DNA match . Provide proof that two individuals or suspected lines are NOT connected . No matter how good the paper trail may be , if there are too many DNA mutations , they can not be related . Genetic Genealogy is somewhat of a dichotomy . On one hand we use the extremely accurate and precise science of DNA testing to get our test results and on the other hand we then take the test results and apply approximated mutation rates and probability to interpret the results . Exact Science Combined with Probability The actual DNA testing procedure is an extremely accurate and precise science . Using the test result involves applying probability and inexact estimates of mutation rates . Must use statistics and probability to estimate the T ime to the M ost R ecent C ommon A ncestor ( TMRCA ) The actual calculations of TMRCA are mathematically complex and depend on knowing the number of mutations and the rate of mutation . One of the primary purposes of DNA testing is to determine if two participants share a common ancestor and hopefully , by using conventional research , determine who that common ancestor is . The most common method to do this is to calculate the estimated T ime to M ost R ecent C ommon A ncestor ( TMRCA ) . In other words , estimate how many generations you have to go back to find the common ancestor of two participants . To do this you have to use statistics and probabilities . The actual calculations of the TMRCA are far too complex to discuss here , but they depend on knowing the number of mutations and the rate of mutation . Number of Mutations There are two common ways to count the number of mutations . The first method , called the Infinite Allele Model , counts any change in a marker as a single mutation . Each marker is scored as either a match or a non - match . If a marker does not match it is assumed to be a single mutation . The second method considers the actual difference between the values of markers that do not match . These differences are then added to give the genetic distance . Example : In the example shown , XXX mismatches YYY on 3 markers , but two of the markers have a difference in their value of 2 giving a genetic distance of 5 . The second factor in computing the T ime to the ost ncestor is the mutation rate of the markers . Mutation Rate The mutation rate has a marked effect on the calculation of TMRCA . Doubling the average mutation rate effectively cuts the TMRCA in half . For example , if you have a match on 36 of 37 marker : an average mutation rate of 0.002 produces a 50 % chance of sharing a common ancestor within 12 generations . an average mutation rate of 0.004 produces a 50 % chance of sharing a common ancestor within 6 generations . One of the most important things to remember is that mutations occur at random CanΓ― ΒΏ Β½t be predicted . ThereΓ― ΒΏ Β½s no way to predict which marker will mutate or when a marker will mutate . The mutation rates used to calculate the ime to ost ommon ncestor are estimated based on past observations . Despite the critical nature of mutation rates in calculating the TMRCA there is still no real consensus on either individual marker or average mutation rates . Various studies and companies have attempted to determine the mutation rates of individual markers as well as average mutation rates for groups of markers , but the rates seem to vary from study to study and from company to company . Even with all the DNA testing thatΓ― ΒΏ Β½s been done , given the random nature of mutations , there is still not enough data to reach agreement on mutation rates . There are links to several sites with differing mutation rates at the bottom of this page . FTDNATip FamityTree DNA has developed a program , called FTDNATip , that automatically calculates the TMRCA between two participants in a surname project . It uses individual marker mutation rates that FTDNA has developed . FTDNATip has been criticized by many for using mutation rates that are too high , thus producing results that are overly optimistic . Shown below is a reproduction of an actual FTDNATip report of two participants in the Blair DNA Project . There are two things you should notice : First , the two participants mismatch on 2 markers but they have a genetic distance of 3 , meaning that they mismatch on one of their marker by two . Second , the probabilities are stated as WITHIN a certain number of generations , i.e. a 68.67 % probability of sharing a common ancestor WITHIN 8 generations . Time to the Most Recent Common Ancestor TMRCA is a very broad estimate based on uncertain mutation rates . The probabilities will vary depending on the mutation rates used . ItΓ― ΒΏ Β½s imperative that you realize that the probabilities are x number of generations . If the results state 89 % within 12 generations it means thereΓ― ΒΏ Β½s an 89 % probability that your common ancestor existed sometime between generation 1 and generation 12 . It does not mean there is an 89 % probability your common ancestor was 12 generations ago . The TMRCA results are based solely on the number of mutations and the mutation rates . It doesnΓ― ΒΏ Β½t know your surname or the surname of the participant youΓ― ΒΏ Β½re comparing your results to . The TMRCA results donΓ― ΒΏ Β½t not know anything about your genealogies . It does know that you paper trail goes back 3 , 4 , or 10 generations without a common ancestor . All it knows is that you and your comparison have X mutations and you are using a mutation rate of Y . TMRCA Alternative For those that donΓ― ΒΏ Β½t like dealing with statistics , FTDNA provides Γ― ΒΏ Β½ Guides for Interpreting Genetic Distance within Surname Projects Γ― ΒΏ Β½ which are descriptive rather than mathematical . There are guides for 12 , 25 , 37 , and 67 marker tests . For example on 37 Markers you find : Distance : 0 - Very Tightly Related Distance : 1 - Tightly Related Distance : 2 or 3 - Related Distance : 4 - Probably Related Distance : 5 - Only Possibly Related Distance : 6 or more - Not Related Links to these guides are provided at the bottom of this page . Putting it All Together DNA testing can be a valuable tool in genealogical research when combined with conventional research Test results can be used to support a suspected connection between two families or disprove a connection Although it is impossible to pinpoint a common ancestor from the test results alone , with a proper paper trail you may be able to do so . DNA 101 : Y - Chromosome Testing DNA 103 : Grouping Participants DNA References for Interpreting DNA Test Results Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation ( SMGF ) - Y - Chromosome Database http : / / www . smgf . org / pages / ydatabase . jspx Marker Mutation Rates WorldFamilies . net Marker & Mutation Comparison - http : / / www . worldfamilies . net / marker Leo Little - Mutation Rate Effects - http : / / freepages . genealogy . rootsweb . ancestry . com / ~ geneticgenealogy / ratestuff . htm Wikipedia - List of DYS markers - http : / / en . wikipedia . org / wiki / List_of_DYS_markers Marker - to - DYS Conversion Chart with Mutation Rates - http : / / micbarnette . bravepages . com / dys_conversion_chart . html TMRCA Calculators Time to Most Recent Common Ancestry Calculator by Bruce Walsh - http : / / nitro . biosci . arizona . edu / ftdna / TMRCA . html Clan Donald USA TMRCA Calculator - http : / / dna - project . clan - donald - usa . org / tmrca . htm TMRCA Calculator - http : / / www . dnacalculator . org / tmrcaCalculator . php Moses Walker TMRCA Calculator - http : / / www . moseswalker . com / mrca / calculator . asp ? q = 2 FTDNA Interpreting Genetic Distance within Surname Projects 12 Markers - http : / / www . familytreedna . com / genetic - distance - markers . aspx ? testtype = 12 25 Markers - http : / / www . familytreedna . com / genetic - distance - markers . aspx ? testtype = 25 37 Markers - http : / / www . familytreedna . com / genetic - distance - markers . aspx ? testtype = 37 67 Markers - hhttp : / / www . familytreedna . com / genetic - distance - markers . aspx ? testtype = 67 Γ― ΒΏ Β½ July 12 , 2010 , blairdna . com All Rights Reserved This page may not be copied , reproduced , or displayed without written permission of the Blair DNA Project Coordinator . 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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1014246-will-derrick-rose-join-the-10-back-to-back-nba-mvp-winners | NBA MVP Award : LeBron James , Michael Jordan and the 10 Back - to - Back MVP Winners In 2011 , Derrick Rose , at the age of 22 , became the youngest Most Valuable Player in NBA history . He has a chance now to become the youngest back - to - back MVP winner , too . And he ' s working it . On Christmas Day in the season opener , Rose floated the game - winner against Kobe Bryant and the L.A. Lakers with 4.8 seconds left on the clock β after rallying from 11 points down , late . Since then , Rose , with a little help from his friends Carlos Boozer and Luol Deng , has led the Chicago Bulls to a 7 - 2 record , leading the team in scoring for five of those seven wins . In both losses , Rose was contained . It brings up the MVP questions : Where would the Bulls be without Rose ? If he and the Bulls keep it up , will it be enough for Rose to win MVP again ? As of the first few weeks of the season , it looks like there are a small handful of players in the running ( Kevin Durant ? Blake Griffin ? Chris Paul Carmelo Anthony ? ) but primarily one person standing in his way β one big person . LeBron James is going off , and so are the Miami Heat ( who are now 8 - 1 with no signs of slowing down ) . But if Rose can stave off James and any other competition for the Maurice Podoloff Trophy , he will join this list . These are the 10 NBAers who have won back - to - back MVPs . They ' re all Hall of Famers , of course ( or will be ) . Will Rose be one too ? It ' s early . Very early . That ' s a topic for another slideshow some years into the future . But if Rose maintains this pace , back - to - back MVPs or no back - to - back MVPs , he ' s on his way . A championship or two would certainly help either case . Bill Russell , Boston Celtics ( 1961 - 1963 ) 1 of 10 The NBA began awarding an MVP in 1956 . Bob Pettit of the St . Louis Hawks won the first . A few years later , dominant Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell would win three in a row ( 1961 through 1963 ) . The Celtics won the Finals those years , with Russell averaging 1,300 + points and 1,800 + rebounds over the period . Russell played 13 years for the Celtics , and won 11 Finals , most in NBA history Wilt Chamberlain , Philadelphia 76ers ( 1966 , 1967 ) 2 of 10 In 1965 - 66 , Wilt Chamberlain led the league in pretty much everything a center can lead in : field goals , field goal percentage , points and rebounds . Blocks were not recorded then , but it ' s a good bet the seven - footer was amongst the leaders in that category too , if not the top of the heap . Then , in 1967 , Wilt led the Philadelphia 76ers to their greatest season ( 68 - 13 ) and their first championship . Kareem Abdul - Jabbar , L.A. Lakers ( 1976 , 1977 ) 3 of 10 A decade later , Kareem Abdul - Jabbar would go for back - to - back MVPs β two of his all - time leading six . In 1975 - 76 , Abdul - Jabbar joined the L.A. Lakers and led the league in minutes , defensive rebounds , total rebounds , blocked shots and had over 2,200 points to boot . The Lakers did n ' t make the postseason that year . But in 1976 - 77 , they did , making it to the Western Conference Finals where they lost to the eventual champions , the Portland Trail Blazers . Kareem had a similar statistical season . But it was n ' t until another back - to - back MVP joined the team in 1979 that the rings would flow . More on him coming up . Moses Malone , Houston Rockets & Philadelphia 76ers ( 1982 , 1983 ) 4 of 10 Moses Malone is the only player to win back - to - back MVPs for two different teams . In 1981 - 82 , Malone had arguably his best season , scoring a career high 2,500 + points . He led the league in rebounds β and offensive rebounds , too . But the Houston Rockets were bounced from the postseason by the Seattle SuperSonics in the First Round . Redemption , and another MVP award , came in 1982 - 83 with the Philadelphia 76ers . The Sixers won it all in 1983 with Malone leading the way . He led the league in rebounding and poured in over 1,900 points . In the playoffs that year , Malone was the king of the boards and also averaged 26 points per game . Larry Bird , Boston Celtics ( 1984 - 1986 ) 5 of 10 The Hick from French Lick has three MVPs in a row . He and fellow Celtic Bill Russell are the only players to threepeat the award . The Boston Celtics went to the Finals all three years Bird was honored , winning two of them . Bird did it all from everywhere all the time ( well , except dunking ) , draining it from underneath the basket , mid - range , behind the arc and the foul line , at high percentages , too . He added an average of 500 assists and 800 rebounds each of those years to cement his candidacy . Magic Johnson , L.A. Lakers ( 1989 , 1990 ) 6 of 10 Magic Johnson also has three MVPs : One in 1987 , when the L.A. Lakers won 65 games and the championship , and then a twofer in 1989 and 1990 . During the back - to - back years , Johnson averaged about 1,700 points and 950 assists . Throw in a bunch of rebounds and three - pointers ( 100 + in 1990 ) , and you have a prescription for the best player in the league . Magic made everyone around him , including Kareem Abdul - Jabbar , better . Michael Jordan , Chicago Bulls ( 1991 , 1992 ) 7 of 10 M.J. had five MVPs all together . His back - to - back awards were on the heels of Magic Johnson ' s double . In 1991 and 1992 , the Chicago Bulls ' dynasty began , too , and Jordan took home both NBA Finals MVPs as well ( two of his all - time best six ) . Jordan expressed complete domination of the league for over a decade . His numbers , awards and leaderships are so ridiculous , he probably should have won more than five awards . Tim Duncan , San Antonio Spurs ( 2002 , 2003 ) 8 of 10 It would be another 10 years and a new century before the NBA would see its next back - to - back MVP : Tim Duncan . 2002 was simply the best year of Duncan ' s career , when he scored over 2,000 points for the only time , led the league in rebounds , had over 200 blocks , and added more than 300 assists . He led the San Antonio Spurs to 58 wins and first place for the second year in a row . But 2003 was better : Duncan took home his second MVP , and his second of eventually four titles ( the first was back in 1999 with David Robinson ) . Steve Nash , Phoenix Suns ( 2005 , 2006 ) 9 of 10 Steve Nash , a 22 - year - old rookie in 1996 - 97 , was always pretty good . But it was n ' t until 2004 - 05 , at the age of 30 , and under new coach Mike D ' Antoni , that Nash went off . So did the Phoenix Suns . They went from sixth place in 2003 - 04 , to first for the next three years . And to the Western Conference Finals for the next two . Nash would have over 800 assists those years , many more than he had ever had . Statistically , though , he is the meekest back - to - backer on the list . But in the true sense of " Most Valuable Player " to one ' s team , Nash took home the hardware in 2005 and 2006 . LeBron James , Cleveland Cavaliers ( 2009 , 2010 ) 10 of 10 LeBron James is the third player to go back - to - back in the decade . He ' s arguably the best and most complete player in the league right now and for the past five years . The Heat are hot , too , the favorites to come out of the East . If this keeps up , not only will James derail Rose ' s bid for a second MVP , but possibly he ' ll go back - to - back again over the next couple of years . Before Rose won it last season , that ' s what James did . The Cleveland Cavaliers were nothing without James ( and Mike Brown , by the way ) . 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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1014246-will-derrick-rose-join-the-10-back-to-back-nba-mvp-winners/ | NBA MVP Award : LeBron James , Michael Jordan and the 10 Back - to - Back MVP Winners In 2011 , Derrick Rose , at the age of 22 , became the youngest Most Valuable Player in NBA history . He has a chance now to become the youngest back - to - back MVP winner , too . And he ' s working it . On Christmas Day in the season opener , Rose floated the game - winner against Kobe Bryant and the L.A. Lakers with 4.8 seconds left on the clock β after rallying from 11 points down , late . Since then , Rose , with a little help from his friends Carlos Boozer and Luol Deng , has led the Chicago Bulls to a 7 - 2 record , leading the team in scoring for five of those seven wins . In both losses , Rose was contained . It brings up the MVP questions : Where would the Bulls be without Rose ? If he and the Bulls keep it up , will it be enough for Rose to win MVP again ? As of the first few weeks of the season , it looks like there are a small handful of players in the running ( Kevin Durant ? Blake Griffin ? Chris Paul Carmelo Anthony ? ) but primarily one person standing in his way β one big person . LeBron James is going off , and so are the Miami Heat ( who are now 8 - 1 with no signs of slowing down ) . But if Rose can stave off James and any other competition for the Maurice Podoloff Trophy , he will join this list . These are the 10 NBAers who have won back - to - back MVPs . They ' re all Hall of Famers , of course ( or will be ) . Will Rose be one too ? It ' s early . Very early . That ' s a topic for another slideshow some years into the future . But if Rose maintains this pace , back - to - back MVPs or no back - to - back MVPs , he ' s on his way . A championship or two would certainly help either case . Bill Russell , Boston Celtics ( 1961 - 1963 ) 1 of 10 The NBA began awarding an MVP in 1956 . Bob Pettit of the St . Louis Hawks won the first . A few years later , dominant Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell would win three in a row ( 1961 through 1963 ) . The Celtics won the Finals those years , with Russell averaging 1,300 + points and 1,800 + rebounds over the period . Russell played 13 years for the Celtics , and won 11 Finals , most in NBA history Wilt Chamberlain , Philadelphia 76ers ( 1966 , 1967 ) 2 of 10 In 1965 - 66 , Wilt Chamberlain led the league in pretty much everything a center can lead in : field goals , field goal percentage , points and rebounds . Blocks were not recorded then , but it ' s a good bet the seven - footer was amongst the leaders in that category too , if not the top of the heap . Then , in 1967 , Wilt led the Philadelphia 76ers to their greatest season ( 68 - 13 ) and their first championship . Kareem Abdul - Jabbar , L.A. Lakers ( 1976 , 1977 ) 3 of 10 A decade later , Kareem Abdul - Jabbar would go for back - to - back MVPs β two of his all - time leading six . In 1975 - 76 , Abdul - Jabbar joined the L.A. Lakers and led the league in minutes , defensive rebounds , total rebounds , blocked shots and had over 2,200 points to boot . The Lakers did n ' t make the postseason that year . But in 1976 - 77 , they did , making it to the Western Conference Finals where they lost to the eventual champions , the Portland Trail Blazers . Kareem had a similar statistical season . But it was n ' t until another back - to - back MVP joined the team in 1979 that the rings would flow . More on him coming up . Moses Malone , Houston Rockets & Philadelphia 76ers ( 1982 , 1983 ) 4 of 10 Moses Malone is the only player to win back - to - back MVPs for two different teams . In 1981 - 82 , Malone had arguably his best season , scoring a career high 2,500 + points . He led the league in rebounds β and offensive rebounds , too . But the Houston Rockets were bounced from the postseason by the Seattle SuperSonics in the First Round . Redemption , and another MVP award , came in 1982 - 83 with the Philadelphia 76ers . The Sixers won it all in 1983 with Malone leading the way . He led the league in rebounding and poured in over 1,900 points . In the playoffs that year , Malone was the king of the boards and also averaged 26 points per game . Larry Bird , Boston Celtics ( 1984 - 1986 ) 5 of 10 The Hick from French Lick has three MVPs in a row . He and fellow Celtic Bill Russell are the only players to threepeat the award . The Boston Celtics went to the Finals all three years Bird was honored , winning two of them . Bird did it all from everywhere all the time ( well , except dunking ) , draining it from underneath the basket , mid - range , behind the arc and the foul line , at high percentages , too . He added an average of 500 assists and 800 rebounds each of those years to cement his candidacy . Magic Johnson , L.A. Lakers ( 1989 , 1990 ) 6 of 10 Magic Johnson also has three MVPs : One in 1987 , when the L.A. Lakers won 65 games and the championship , and then a twofer in 1989 and 1990 . During the back - to - back years , Johnson averaged about 1,700 points and 950 assists . Throw in a bunch of rebounds and three - pointers ( 100 + in 1990 ) , and you have a prescription for the best player in the league . Magic made everyone around him , including Kareem Abdul - Jabbar , better . Michael Jordan , Chicago Bulls ( 1991 , 1992 ) 7 of 10 M.J. had five MVPs all together . His back - to - back awards were on the heels of Magic Johnson ' s double . In 1991 and 1992 , the Chicago Bulls ' dynasty began , too , and Jordan took home both NBA Finals MVPs as well ( two of his all - time best six ) . Jordan expressed complete domination of the league for over a decade . His numbers , awards and leaderships are so ridiculous , he probably should have won more than five awards . Tim Duncan , San Antonio Spurs ( 2002 , 2003 ) 8 of 10 It would be another 10 years and a new century before the NBA would see its next back - to - back MVP : Tim Duncan . 2002 was simply the best year of Duncan ' s career , when he scored over 2,000 points for the only time , led the league in rebounds , had over 200 blocks , and added more than 300 assists . He led the San Antonio Spurs to 58 wins and first place for the second year in a row . But 2003 was better : Duncan took home his second MVP , and his second of eventually four titles ( the first was back in 1999 with David Robinson ) . Steve Nash , Phoenix Suns ( 2005 , 2006 ) 9 of 10 Steve Nash , a 22 - year - old rookie in 1996 - 97 , was always pretty good . But it was n ' t until 2004 - 05 , at the age of 30 , and under new coach Mike D ' Antoni , that Nash went off . So did the Phoenix Suns . They went from sixth place in 2003 - 04 , to first for the next three years . And to the Western Conference Finals for the next two . Nash would have over 800 assists those years , many more than he had ever had . Statistically , though , he is the meekest back - to - backer on the list . But in the true sense of " Most Valuable Player " to one ' s team , Nash took home the hardware in 2005 and 2006 . LeBron James , Cleveland Cavaliers ( 2009 , 2010 ) 10 of 10 LeBron James is the third player to go back - to - back in the decade . He ' s arguably the best and most complete player in the league right now and for the past five years . The Heat are hot , too , the favorites to come out of the East . If this keeps up , not only will James derail Rose ' s bid for a second MVP , but possibly he ' ll go back - to - back again over the next couple of years . Before Rose won it last season , that ' s what James did . The Cleveland Cavaliers were nothing without James ( and Mike Brown , by the way ) . 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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1084047-2012-nfl-draft-6-positions-the-redskins-should-target | 2012 NFL Draft : 6 Positions the Redskins Should Target As the far as the Washington Redskins are concerned , in the 2012 NFL draft , the onus is on targeting a quarterback . This should n ' t come as a shock to Rex Grossman . There ' s no question that Washington has need of a great signal - caller first and foremost , but that does n ' t mean that the need for augmentation at other positions is suddenly marginalized . While the Redskins are talent laden at positions like outside linebacker and defensive tackle , there are still more positions that demand marked improvement going into 2012 . It may not be a boom - or - bust scenario , but it ' s certainly the closest thing to it . Here are the six positions on the Redskins ' depth chart that require the most TLC heading into the 2012 NFL season . Quarterback 1 of 6 Yeah , I know , huge shock . It ' s sort of unfair to criticize Rex Grossman or John Beck any more at this point , but there ' s no getting around the fact that a large part of the Redskins ' shortcomings in 2011 can be laid at the feet of the two hapless quarterbacks . With their powers combined , Grossman and Beck barley managed to break 4,000 yards on the year and accumulated just 18 touchdowns compared to 24 interceptions . Not bad enough ? I ' ll go ahead and point out that Beck needed 132 passing attempts to tally just two touchdowns . Brandon Banks β yes , return man Brandon Banks β completed one pass all year for a 49 - yard touchdown . In terms of damage assessment , quarterback is the easiest one of the bunch . There simply is no way that the Redskins march into 2012 with Rex Grossman under center , not if they want to win more than five games . With the St . Louis Rams looking to trade out of their current No . 2 pick in the draft , the Redskins might actually have a real chance of landing Heisman winner RGIII . How real ? Well , let ' s just hope Mike Shanahan is feeling lucky on April 26th . Inside Linebacker 2 of 6 Let ' s face it : next to Ray Lewis , London Fletcher is the NFL ' s ageless wonder . At 35 , he ' s playing with the motor of someone 10 years his junior . There ' s no question that No . 59 has earned an unlimited supply of respect amongst the members of Redskins nation . The real question , however , is how much longer can he keep it up ? The number of new treatments and procedures able to keep athletes playing longer and harder than previously thought seems to double daily . Yet , try as we may , time eventually wins out . With that in mind , one ca n ' t reasonably expect London Fletcher to remain in a Redskins uniform for more than another year or two at most . If the Redskins are n ' t looking for a young middle linebacker already , then they need to get on track fast . With Fletcher approaching the home stretch of his career , most eyes are beginning to shift to second - year man Perry Riley out of LSU . Riley was fourth on the team in tackles last season ( 68 ) and certainly has the build at 6 ' 0 " 240 to anchor the middle of the Redskins defense . Still , Riley is a dark horse until he proves otherwise , and there is a better - than - average linebacker class set to arrive in 2012 featuring the likes of Tank Carder and Audie Cole . I would look for the Redskins to take a solid run - stopping linebacker in the second or third round and get to work right away in grooming him to take up Fletcher ' s mantle . Until then , Fletcher will continue to do what he does best and continually prove that heart can go a long , long way . Cornerback 3 of 6 Remember when the Redskins stopped all of those huge pass plays last year ? Me neither . On paper , the Redskins boast two premier defensive backs in DeAngelo Hall and LaRon Landry . What the on - field product resembles is a different story altogether , though . DeAngelo Hall , despite being one of the fastest players on the field at any given time , was incredibly inconsistent in 2011 . So inconsistent , in fact , that Hall recommended the Redskins " cut him " after a road loss to the Seahawks . Of course , going on record about your plan to go after Tony Romo ' s damaged ribs wo n ' t win you any new fans , either . Fifth - year man Josh Wilson , who handles corner duties opposite Hall , is still a question mark to many Redskins fans and has yet to make it clear if he can become a lockdown corner in Jim Haslett ' s 3 - 4 defense . Yes , he did record 63 tackles to go along with two picks in 2011 , but there ' s still nothing to clearly indicate if he can be a featured defensive back in the NFL . The cornerback position is one that the Redskins need to improve at greatly to not only help out the linebackers but also to compete in an NFL that is quickly becoming a passing league . Morris Clainborne is currently the Redskins ' projected first - round pick , and he ' s as NFL - ready as they get . However , if the Redskins move up and pass on Claiborne , then I like Casey Hayward as a mid - round steal at corner . Safety 4 of 6 I mentioned on the previous slide that , aside from DeAngelo Hall , LaRon Landry is the other star prowling the Redskins ' deep third . That is , on paper . Landry is a freak athlete who has the enviable ability of being able to terrify would - be receivers with the threat of brute - force collision . In fact , Landry is such a devastating tackler that one often forgets how badly lacking he is in coverage ability . When he ' s healthy , at least . LaRon Landry ' s injury problems have only let him compete in 17 contests over the last two seasons while tallying only two interceptions . Add that with the fact that 2012 is his free - agent year , and the odds of Landry showing up to Redskins ' camp this summer seem to dwindle significantly . O.J. Atogwe , Landry ' s safety brethren acquired last year from St . Louis , was considerably productive during his first year in DC , and while he ' s expressed his interest to stay with Washington , nothing with regard to his contract is certain . That said , the Redskins would do well to find an able replacement for LaRon Landry , as he is likely to hit the free - agent market in 2012 . Brandon Taylor and Markelle Martin are both productive , rangy safety products that I like coming out of the mid - rounds . Wide Receiver 5 of 6 Really , it matters very little what the Redskins do at the receiver position if they do n ' t get things straightened out at quarterback first . Still , we can assume the Redskins will have their quarterback business handled by the end of April . If that is the case , then addressing the growing concerns at receiver will make much more sense . I say " growing " because wide receiver is not , when compared to quarterback or the situation in the defensive secondary , as bad as it could be . Santana Moss seems to be on his way out of Washington , as much as I hate to admit it . No . 89 has played with less and less consistency in recent years , and it would make sense to deal him while he still retains some trade value . Aside from Moss , Anthony Armstrong and Jabar Gaffney are a solid , if less - than electrifying , receiver tandem . There are doubts that Armstrong will ever become a big , downfield threat , and Gaffney is a possession receiver β not a home run threat . Youngsters like Leonard Hankerson and Niles Paul , however , represent what could potentially be a threatening duo out wide for the Redskins , given the time and coaching that they still require . It essentially comes down to the Redskins ' lack of a big - time playmaker that can stretch the field and keep opposing secondaries on their heels and fortified in a Cover 2 . Marvin McNutt , Tommy Streeter and Stephen Hill are all big - bodied , fast receivers who could bully corners and open up the edge of the field as rookies in 2012 . Offensive Guard / Tackle 6 of 6 I know , I came up with a tie between guard and tackle . Sue me . The fact is , the Redskins ca n ' t hope to shelter their quarterback in 2012 with the lineup they currently have in place . Former first - round pick Trent Williams , apart from his off - the - field problems , has played consistently inconsistent . Neither of those things is making the Redskins front office happy considering how high Williams was drafted and the level at which he was expected to be playing by now The injury bug has also reared its ugly head , disabling both guard Kory Lichtensteiger and veteran tackle Jamal Brown . Essentially , the Redskins offensive line is a skeleton crew that is in dire straits if it does n ' t get reinforcements . Washington may not be in the position to grab a Riley Reiff or Matt Kalil , but middle - to - late - round talent like Levy Adcock or Brandon Mosley will certainly be available , and there ' s no telling what the right coaching could have these kids develop into . It ' s certainly better than the alternative . That is , a quarterback with a dirty jersey and separated shoulder . | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1179278-football-101-offensive-and-defensive-line-assignments | NFL CFB NBA World Football MLB NHL CBB MMA WWE Golf Tennis Boxing More Shows B / R Live Mag Get the App Tickets Sign Up Login Football 101 : Offensive and Defensive Line Assignments Football fans are smart individuals , but there is more to the game than the average fans sees on every down . In the " Football 101 " series , you ' ll get a look at the assignments , plays and schemes that make the game of football so diverse , complicated and intricate . Up first , the line of scrimmage . Defining the basic offensive line alignment β including gaps β is something that most offensive coaches will start drilling to their players on the first day of camp . This is true from PeeWee football all the way up to the NFL . Same for the defensive side of the ball , where players must learn the different positions and the technique the coaches want them to line up in . Above is a diagram showing the different alignments in a basic NFL defense . There are some variations in terms of the number of players down along the defensive line , but this represents the offensive gaps ( in blue ) versus the different defensive line techniques ( in red ) . This is a basic look at each position , but what are their job titles on the defensive side of the ball ? The most common techniques used are : 9 - Technique : An outside pass - rusher who takes on a wide stance to generate distance between himself and the end blocker on the line of scrimmage . Example : Trent Cole , Philadelphia Eagles 6 - Technique : A 4 - 3 defensive end who takes on the outside shoulder of the tackle , or is head - up on the tight end . Example : Julius Peppers , Chicago Bears 5 - Technique : Generally a 3 - 4 defensive end , whose job is to stop the run in Gaps C and B . For this reason , 3 - 4 defensive ends are referred to often as " two - gap " players . Example : Justin Smith , San Francisco 49ers 3 - Technique : A 4 - 3 defensive tackle whose job is to rush the quarterback through the B gap , splitting the guard and tackle on his side of the line . Example : Ndamukong Suh , Detroit Lions 0 - Technique : A nose tackle who is asked to stuff both A gaps and limit blockers and runners from coming through the middle . Example : Vince Wilfork , New England Patriots The New England Patriots ' 3 - 4 Shift defense As the NFL progresses and changes , there are new adaptations of the basic 4 - 3 or 3 - 4 defense . The Philadelphia Eagles use a Wide - 9 defense , which puts their speedy defensive ends out past the end - man on the offensive line for better pass - rushing leverage . As the game changes to more of a passing league , this defense could catch fire much like the 3 - 4 defense did under Dick LeBeau in Pittsburgh . The NFL has transitioned from the 4 - 3 defense to the 3 - 4 largely , with wrinkles like the Cover 2 defense and the Wide 9 becoming trendy off - shoots of classic schemes . What will be the next trendy defense in the NFL ? Whatever it is , expect the focus to be on pressuring the quarterback at the expense of stopping the run . Have a question or specific scheme you would like to see covered here ? Let us know in the comments . Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1323058-arsenal-fc-why-the-gunners-will-be-the-best-team-in-europe-by-2020 | Arsenal Arsenal Gunners Will Be Best Team in Europe by 2020 Raul Hingorani September 5 , 2012 Arsenal has had various spells of success and failure of sorts . The Gunners have gone undefeated for an entire season and won the Premier League title . They have also experienced a pretty long stretch without winning major silverware . Each season seems to be the one which Arsenal will finally win a trophy , but there is something that prevents them for achieving glory . This summer , the Gunners have been quick to make adjustments , making great acquisitions of Lukas Podolski , Olivier Giroud and Santi Cazorla . Steve Bould ' s addition as assistant coach was another huge addition . His defensive impacts are already visible on the pitch as Arsenal is yet to concede a goal in the Premier League . The Gunners are the only team in the whole of England who have n ' t let in a goal as yet . Despite having had two 0 - 0 draws to start off the 2012 - 2013 campaign , Arsenal managed to score two goals in an impressive victory over Liverpool at Anfield . This is a good sign and could be an insight as to how the rest of the season will unfold . This is n ' t indicative of how Arsenal can become the top of European football , but it is related to a process that Arsenal will need to undergo to achieve that success . Arsenal can achieve this goal by ending their trophy drought this season . If the Gunners can keep up their defensive solidity throughout the season and each tournament in between , a trophy should n ' t be too far from Arsenal ' s reach . In recent years , top players have left the club because they felt that Arsenal lacked the necessary ambition to win a trophy . If Arsenal can win the League Cup , FA Cup or any major trophy , it could persuade the Arsenal players that the club has potential to rise as a team . With a trophy , it ' s the likelihood of good players leaving Arsenal would decrease . In the future , those players might not leave at all . Arsenal has the potential to be one of the best European clubs also because of the team ' s youth . Alex Oxlade - Chamberlain , Theo Walcott and Jack Wilshere give the Gunners a bright future . Players like Carl Jenkinson , Ryo Miyaichi , Thomas Eisfeld and Benik Afobe are also on the rise . That said , let ' s look at a few youngsters on the team . So far , Carl Jenkinson has been very good on defense . He has made good tackles and stops this season . He was not one of Arsenal ' s best defenders last season , often making crucial mistakes . The part of his game that needs to improve now is his offense . In the recent match against Liverpool , he was making passes along the back line that could have resulted in an opposition goal . He will need to improve on this to make himself a premier right - back . It is rather hard to believe that Alex Oxlade - Chamberlain is 19 - years - old , yet he is a very deadly winger with his speed , change of pace and great dribbling skills . Last year , he showed signs of a breakthrough that I believe we ' ll see this season . He started the match against Liverpool and was a threat on the attack with his good dribbling while also making good , key passes . With his array of ball skills , Chamberlain does n ' t seem like a youngster . But he still has a long way to go . Thomas Eisfeld really started showing up during the preseason matches . He managed to score goals due to his good offensive positioning and also managed to remain a constant threat while on the attack . At 19 - years - old , he looks to be one of the promising youngsters in world football . He has the potential to become a world - class player , one that Arsenal must keep for the future . Ultimately , Arsenal ' s eye for potential has resulted in the creation of some of the best players : Thierry Henry , Cesc FΓ‘bregas , Robin van Persie and many more . If Arsenal can end its trophy drought and continue its production of strong , young players , the Gunners will have what it takes to become the top European football club . However , the Gunners must first win a trophy . It will allow Arsenal to find a reinvigorated hope that they can become the best . From there , Arsenal might retain some of their best players . If they youngsters can reach the height of their true potential and stay with the Gunners as they reach their peaks , becoming the best team might be in reach . Do you think Arsenal is capable of achieving this ultimate task ? Will the Gunners be able to end their long trophy drought ? Will the team be able to retain their best players in the future ? Thanks for reading ! Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1426090-20-things-coaches-always-say | 20 Things Coaches Always Say Sometimes , coaches say the craziest things . Whether it is in a press conference following a huge loss or right after practice when he wants to rave about how great his team was during drills , coaches are never short on commentary . They call it " Coach Speak . " From the moment a coach is hired to the moment they are fired from their post , a coach is just as much responsible for satisfying the masses with comments , cliches and damage control . And some of the stuff that comes out of their mouths i just downright funny . This is a list made up of things we hear coaches say from week , but it is also a play of some of the greatest rants we have heard on television . These moments make us love the game even more and hearing some of the things that come out of coach ' s mouths are the stuff of legend . Please enjoy . 20 . It Was Time to Make a Change 1 of 21 Never has this been so true as with the case of the New York Jets . Mark Sanchez has not been the model of inconsistency this year for the New York Jets . After his first two seasons of hope where he helped the team to two straight AFC Championship Games , the thought was he could be the savior that Jets fans have been waiting for since Joe Namath . Sanchez has been anything but Namath . And he has n ' t even been close to Richard Todd or Ken O ' Brien . Sunday , Sanchez was benched for Greg McElroy ( sorry Tebow fans ) , which brings about a whole other can of worms that head coach Rex Ryan has now opened . Only in New York could a soap opera be this good . 19 . We Have to Learn to Stop the Run 2 of 21 The Jacksonville Jaguars could make a team montage about this statement . After giving up over 250 yards on the ground against the Buffalo Bills this past weekend and proving they have had trouble stopping the likes of Arian Foster and Adrian Peterson this season , it is times like these that could drive a coach insane . Has Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey gotten to that point yet ? 18 . I ' m Proud of the Way We Performed in Practice Today 3 of 21 Coaches are always proud of their teams , especially when they have to block against themselves , are n ' t as intense as real speed in a game , and the coverage in passing situations is not as tight as it is in game - time situations . It does not matter what team we are talking about in the NFL , practice makes average players like Pro Bowl performers . Teams like the Atlanta Falcons have been able to take what they have been successful at in practice and make it translate to wins on game day . Even with a change at the offensive coordinator position , the Falcons have shown they can get better by sticking to what was successful for them in the first place . 17 . Whether He Plays or Not Will Be a Game Time Decision 4 of 21 The best cat and mouse game has been going on for years . Will he play ? Is his injury that serious ? Is he hurt or is he injured ? Whatever the case and the question , you know coaches do not want to tip their hat too soon and give the opponent a chance to make adjustments that could mean a win on Sunday . Bill Belichick is famous for playing the " injury " game and using his smug , monotone appearance to keep everyone guessing . 16 . I ' m Proud of the Fact We Kept Fighting out There 5 of 21 This is another way of saying the team got its butt kicked , but no coach would admit to that . Teams like New England , Baltimore and the New York Giants have all put their cleats on the throat of their opponents and caused a bit of pain . Coaches who have to grin and bear the consequences can not always go before the media and proclaim their team was " awful , " although it would be refreshing is they did . I am sure teams like Philadelphia , Kansas City , Jacksonville and Cleveland feel this way on a weekly basis . 15 . We Did Not Score Enough Points to Win the Game 6 of 21 This is as easy to understand as a simple addition problem . If one team scores 20 and the other scores 10 , there is one winner and one loser . Plain , simple , easy . And this is one of the easiest things for a coach to explain . It ' s a matter of execution , lack of effort or just plain being outplayed . If the opposition can not score , they in almost every case , they will be defeated . 14 . We ' ve Got to Keep Chopping Wood 7 of 21 I added this one because it is something I had never heard before until it was used in terms of football . And the mantra is great and means something when trying to motivate a team . But it also has some awful consequences . In 2003 , then Jacksonville Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio used the mantra to motivate his team . He emphasized this with the use of a tree stump he placed in the middle of the team ' s locker room . He also placed an ax there for players to " chop " wood . Punter Chris Hanson took Del Rio ' s words to heart and tried to chop the stump in the middle of the room , but missed , causing him to injure himself . After his teammates had been taking swings at the wood with the ax , Hanson followed and ended up seriously wounding his non - kicking foot . He was placed on injured reserve , keeping him out the rest of the 2003 season . So much for a motivational tool . 13 . One Game at a Time 8 of 21 It ' s so true in the NFL . There are only 16 games in a regular season , making it the shortest season of any professional sport . Every game is important each team . Baseball and basketball have a distinct advantage in this respect . Coaches ca n ' t look ahead on the schedule or decide which games they know they will win . And every game is about winning , never about losing . Teams that tend to look at the schedule and not the team generally tend to miss out on the playoffs . 12 . Our Team Gives 110 Percent Every Time We Are on the Field 9 of 21 Is n ' t that what they are supposed to do ? Seriously , it is one of the most overused cliches in all of sports . Not only is it used in terms of team concepts , but players use it to tell everyone that they are committed to playing hard and giving maximum effort . It is still something we expect every coach to say on a daily basis . 11 . We Protected out Home Field 10 of 21 This is such a football comment . Football players tend to be more possessive and home - field advantage is critical , maybe more so than any other sport . Maybe it has something to with the fact football players have a " take no prisoners " attitude in the trenches and it happens to be the most physical of contact sports . 10 . The Better Team Won Today 11 of 21 Another one of those comments made by a coach trying to put a positive spin on the loss . If you are behind and can not make up for time , key injuries or even better play , then most likely your team is going to lose . Coaches also seem gruff when they speak about the " better team " or how they lost . It just comes with the territory . And Now for Some Great Rants 12 of 21 The second half of this slider will be some of the great rants and comments made by coaches . The comments are stuff of legend and events we as sports fans still talk about . Hopefully , there will be more comments , rants and incidents that will surprise us even this season and become the stuff of legend that our children will talk about months and years from now . Enjoy . 9 . You Got Sucked Right in 13 of 21 Bill Parcells is famous for his candor and his " love " of the media . " You got sucked in " is just that . The media gets sucked in to what the " Tuna " has to say and he just sits there , smug as he can be . It may not be one of his all - time classic rants , but it speaks to his ability to take command of the media in a news conference and control the situation . 8 . The Dumbest Team in America 14 of 21 Bill Callahan never minced words . When he was the coach of the Oakland Raiders , he claimed in an interview that his team was the " dumbest team in America " in terms of tackling during a game . Just so you know , Callahan was not long on coaching the Raiders . He was there two seasons . 7 . You Play to Win the Game 15 of 21 When he was coach of the New York Jets , Herm Edwards let everyone know everyone in the media room the simplest lesson in coaching school . " You play to win the game . " Edwards was charismatic , a great motivator and someone who was respected by the players . He is now preaching the gospel on ESPN as a commentator . 6 . Who ' s Got It Better Than Us ? 16 of 21 Jim Harbaugh asks that of his team . They responded . This is such an awesome video and a great way for Harbaugh to prove he is one of the great " players ' " coaches in the NFL . In a league where being a player ' s coach has not worked in the past for some former head coaches ( Mike Singletary , Jack Del Rio ) this one works so well . And if he can keep his ship headed toward the harbor , he should be a major contender for a Super Bowl berth . 5 . They Were Who We Thought They Were 17 of 21 The Arizona Cardinals , under the guidance of the Dennis Green , snatched defeat from the jaws of victory . And his postgame rant was something we remember like it was yesterday . Green was a head coach in the NFL with the Cardinals and the Vikings before that . He worked with the likes of Cris Carter and Randy Moss on some high - scoring teams in the NFL , but this rant may be his signature move and the one he is most remembered by . 4 . Anything by Steve Spurrier 18 of 21 He is a reality program all to himself . Steve Spurrier is to college football what Vince Dooley used to be . And when he opens his mouth , there is always something to write home about . While Spurrier is as honest as the day is long , and when he speaks , he can trash talk with the best of them and insult his opponents in the " nicest " way . Just ask Phil Fulmer how many times Spurrier has gotten into his head . 3 . Vince Lombardi : What It Takes to Be Number One 19 of 21 It ' s a gripping speech given by professional football ' s greatest of all time . Lombardi was a winner whose mantras were and still are part of sports and daily life . The leader of the Green Bay Packers , and then the Washington Redskins , spoke in such a way that made everyone stand up and take notice . This speech , although it is not spoken in his words but rather given to us in text , is one for the ages . 2 . Dad Gum It ! 20 of 21 Bobby Bowden has always prided himself as a man of God and a good southern boy raised on the principles of good living . You never heard him swear and he while he got mad at the way things went , he used what we at FSU called " Bowdenisms . " Dad Gum It ! was the most critical thing he could say at any one time . And whether it was in a game , in press conference or in some other social setting , when you heard Bobby say it , you knew he meant business . 1 . Playoffs ? 21 of 21 It is the single most poignant moment in rant lore . Jim Mora , the coach of the Indianapolis Colts at the time and someone who had been feeling the sting of how poorly his team had played , finally let loose and spoke his mind . Sometimes , that is not the best thing to do , as it eventually led to his downfall with the team . Mora ' s rant has been played over and over again on radio talk shows and on SportsCenter highlights for years . It just goes to prove how disgusted a coach can get with the play of his team , especially when he thinks that have given up on the season . This rant is 11 years old and still makes me laugh every time I hear it . | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1516009-dodge-ram-trucks-super-bowl-commercial-most-memorable-ad-of-super-sunday | Sports Lists Dodge Ram Trucks Super Bowl Commercial Most Memorable Ad of Super Sunday Justin Onslow February 5 , 2013 Photo courtesy of BusinessInsider . com Super Bowl Sunday offers the opportunity to get together with friends , overindulge , watch football and enjoy what are usually humorous or outrageous million - dollar ad spots . While humor seemed to miss its mark this year , one powerful commercial stole the spotlight . Super Sunday lacked the kind of commercials that leave a lasting impression on viewers , or at least it did until a commercial break during the fourth quarter of play when Dodge ran a two - minute ad for its Ram line of trucks . The commercial began with a shot of a lone cow contrasting the dull color of a barren , snow - covered farm . The name β Paul Harvey β adorned the screen , introducing the voice of the late radio broadcaster considered to be β the voice of Middle America . β His folksy demeanor and thoughtful insights entertained listeners for decades , especially in his best - know segment , The Rest of the Story The poem that followed was delivered by Harvey in 1978 . Paired with powerful still - frame photos of grizzled farmers , tractors and cultivated farm land , Harvey β s voice and thoughtful words resounded louder than any commercial that was aired during the game . It was the kind of ad spot that did n β t need irony or sexy women to hammer its point home . For so many Americans , the work of the nation β s farmers is an afterthought . Harvey β s words paint the picture of what life is like for so many hard - working people , and Dodge did a fantastic job finding meaning to cut through the clutter of the cookie - cutter approach so many other car manufacturers use in their advertising . The point of the commercial was simple : Dodge Ram trucks are made for hard - working Americans . Simple is sometimes better in an age in which everything falls to a more extreme portion of the spectrum . Advertising and promotion is all about cutting through the clutter and leaving a lasting impression on consumers , and Dodge did just that . Advertisers missed the mark this year , made evident by the lack of buzz for nearly any other commercial . Budweiser β s β Clydesdale Brotherhood β was one of the better ads of the evening , and GoDaddy . com certainly evoked a reaction with a gratuitous make - out session . But Dodge delivered a commercial that will stick with viewers longer than either of those , and hopefully it did enough to warrant more such advertising from a company that clearly understands how to make an impression . Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1543240-breaking-down-top-mlb-players-by-country-of-origin | Breaking Down Top MLB Players by Country of Origin With the 2013 World Baseball Classic right around the corner , it is a good time to look at some of the top baseball countries from around the globe . Not all of these nations ' stars will be participating in the big event , but a number of the favorites are sending some of their best talents . There are a number of countries that are known for producing big MLB stars . This ranking will look at current players in the MLB and the nations that they are from . The countries are not ranked in any particular order . United States of America 1 of 7 Top Hitters : Mike Trout , Buster Posey , Ryan Braun Top Pitchers : R.A. Dickey , David Price , Justin Verlander It should come as no surprise that there are a number of talented baseball players from the the United States . The game is known as America ' s pastime , and the MLB is based mostly in the U.S . A number of the game ' s biggest stars are from the States , and in the past year , both Rookie of the Year winners , Cy Young winners and the National League MVP were Americans . Dominican Republic 2 of 7 Top Hitters : Albert Pujols , Edwin Encarnacion , Robinson Cano Top Pitchers : Ivan Nova , Edinson Volquez , Johnny Cueto One of the countries with the largest number of players in the MLB outside of the United States is the Dominican Republic . The country may only have around 10 million people , but they are still baseball crazy . Some very impressive names pop off the list of major league players from the Dominican Republic , including some of the game ' s best power hitters . Venezuela 3 of 7 Miguel Cabrera , Jose Altuve , Elvis Andrus Top Pitchers : Felix Hernandez , Anibal Sanchez , Johan Santana It can certainly be argued that Miguel Cabrera was the best player in baseball in 2012 . His Triple Crown season was very impressive , and he was deserving of all the praise that he received . In addition to the top - flight hitters from Venezuela , the nation could also put together an incredibly impressive starting rotation . Canada 4 of 7 Joey Votto , Justin Morneau , Brett Lawrie Erik Bedard , Ryan Dempster , John Axford Even though the weather is cold in Canada , that has not prevented the country from producing a number of talented baseball players over the years . Among the elite MLB players from the Great White North are two very talented first basemen who have both won the MVP award in their respective leagues . Cuba 5 of 7 Yoenis Cespedes , Yonder Alonso , Alexi Gonzalez Aroldis Chapman , Livan Hernandez , Jose Contreras While there are a number of talented players in Cuba , many of them never reach the MLB because of their difficulty coming to the United States . However , the ones who do have blossomed into stars . In addition to the Cuban players who are currently in the league , both Jorge Soler and Yasiel Puig are top young talents in the minor leagues . Japan 6 of 7 Ichiro Suzuki , Norichika Aoki Yu Darvish , Hiroki Kuroda , Daisuke Matsuzaka As the only team to win the World Baseball Classic , it is not surprising that Japan has a number of talented players in the MLB . They also have a number of very good players in the NPB , the nation ' s own league . A number of Japanese players have been able to have a major impact on the major leagues over the past few years . Ichiro is likely the biggest name that has come to the MLB , and he could be a Hall of Famer . Mexico 7 of 7 Yovani Gallardo , Jaime Garcia , Joakim Soria While soccer ( or futbol ) may be the most popular sport in Mexico , there are still a number of people in the country who chose to play baseball . A few of those players have reached the upper echelon of the MLB . The number of Mexicans in the MLB might not be large , but there are certainly a few impact players . | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1606598-how-is-the-nfl-schedule-created | NFL How Is the NFL Schedule Created ? Chris Trapasso April 18 , 2013 The 2013 NFL schedule will be released on Thursday , April 18 , at 8 p.m. ET on NFL Network . Millions will tune in as their favorite teams ' schedules will be mapped out from September through the end of December , crossing their fingers for appearances in prime time . Ever wonder how the schedule comes to fruition ? The formula behind its annual creation actually is n ' t as complicated as you might think ( via NFLCommunications . com ) : See ? Not too complex . With this stipulation in mind , it ' s easy to see why the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts played each other in nine consecutive seasons and the reasoning behind the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs playing five straight years ( they ' ll square off in 2013 , too ) . This change was also noted in the same press release : Beginning in 2010 , a change was made to how teams are paired in the schedule rotation to ensure that teams playing the AFC and NFC West divisions would not be required to make two west coast trips ( e.g. at San Francisco and at Seattle ) , while other teams in their division had none ( e.g. at St . Louis and at Arizona ) . The pairings of teams are listed in the digital version of the 2011 NFL Record and Fact Book ( attached ) . In other words , it ' s the NFL ' s Anti - Jetlag Movement . This formula also guarantees every team within the same division will play eight of its 10 non - division games against common opponents each season . To break a tie within the division , win - loss record in common games is the third tiebreaker behind head - to - head record and divisional record . But that ' s not all . Judy Battista of the New York Times met with Howard Katz , a man she dubbed the NFL ' s scheduling czar , in order to get the details behind the formation of the NFL schedule . Katz said the following about the arduous responsibility bestowed on him every year : " This is the annual ritual of finding out how stupid I am . We work for months and months in this room and β What were they thinking ? β It comes with the territory . β She went on to write this about how Katz and his crew are aided by technology : Designing a schedule that generates those ratings , while also guaranteeing competitive fairness , is more complicated than ever , even though a computer program in use for eight years now does some of the work that was once done entirely by hand β spitting out 400,000 complete or partial schedules from a possible 824 trillion game combinations . Along with the difficultly that comes with such an astronomically high number of possibilities , the NFL has to plan specific games around the Thursday night schedule β every team gets one on Thursday now β and MLB games that , as Battista put it , " could affect the availability of stadiums and parking lots in October . " Ask the reigning Super Bowl - champion Baltimore Ravens about scheduling conflicts with hometown MLB teams . Because the Orioles already have a game on the docket against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday , September 5 , and the teams share a parking lot , Joe Flacco , Ray Rice and Co . will start their defense campaign on the road . Bummer . In 2012 , according to Battista , teams submitted more than 70 blocked - out dates for stadiums , some of which include " requests not to play at home on certain holidays . " Yikes . She even cited the reason why the New York Giants and New York Jets were both on the road in Week 3 of 2012 β a Bruce Springsteen concert at MetLife Stadium . Apparently , there ' s some credence to the singer ' s nickname as " The Boss . " This interesting tidbit also came from Battista ' s article : During Super Bowl week , Katz meets with representatives from each of the networks that carry NFL games , receiving wish lists from NBC ESPN and the NFL Network for games they want in prime time , and lists β often nearly identical β from Fox and CBS of games they do not want to lose from their Sunday afternoon slots . Battista continued : Katz β s department starts with thousands of seed schedules , empty slates in which a handful of critical games with attractive story lines are placed in select spots . Then the computers generate possibilities around those games . The NFL also feeds the computer with penalties for situations it prefers to avoid β three - game trips , for example , or teams starting with two road games . While the formula to decide the schedule certainly is n ' t rocket science , determining when games will occur while following an assortment of team - and league - suggested guidelines could n ' t be more complicated . Now , when you tune in to the schedule release β an event bound to yield major TV ratings β you ' ll know just about everything that goes into the long , painstaking process . Follow @ ChrisTrapasso Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1638221-is-bayern-munich-the-perfect-working-model-of-a-modern-football-club | NFL CFB NBA World Football MLB NHL CBB MMA WWE Golf Tennis Boxing More Shows B / R Live Mag Get the App Tickets Sign Up Login Is Bayern Munich the Perfect Working Model of a Modern Football Club ? The current campaign has already brought unprecedented success to Bayern Munich , and more very well could be coming . Crowned Bundesliga champions in record time , Bayern will play upcoming finals in the UEFA Champions League and German Cup with the chance to claim a historic treble of trophies . The success likely will not stop there . Next season will mark the arrival of manager Pep Guardiola , previously the architect of FC Barcelona ' s rise to continental power . When he inherits the job , Guardiola will oversee a team brimming with talent and confidence , a club with financial might and an immense international following and a youth academy that ranks among the world ' s best and most productive . Considering those ingredients , it is little stretch to say that Guardiola could be coming into a perfect situation where success will almost be guaranteed . With that in mind , one might wonder whether Bayern is currently the perfect model of a football club . So is it ? Perfect , it should be pointed out , is a problematic word . No club can win every match , claim every trophy with every roster spot occupied by homegrown players and keep every fan happy and every seat filled at every match β all while maintaining excellent financial health . But in examining all those factors , as well as Bayern ' s performance in those areas against other elite European clubs , I found that Bayern comes surprisingly close to doing so β perhaps closer than any other club anywhere in the world . That does not make Bayern the perfect football club , but it might just mean the Bavarian giants currently set the standard for footballing excellence . On - Pitch Success Bayern Munich is Germany ' s most successful club with 23 titles . The next - best total β nine β belongs to Nuremberg . Borussia Dortmund , which won the Bundesliga in 2010 - 11 and 2011 - 12 , has won eight titles . Such historic success has earned Bayern the title of Germany ' s most famous club . Membership in the official supporters ' club FC Bayern Munchen e.V. β which owns 81.8 percent of Bayern ' s joint stock β rose to 187,865 in November 2012 . Officially affiliated fan clubs have 231,197 members ( stats via FCBayern . de ) . Even by Bayern ' s standards , the 2012 - 13 Bundesliga season has been a stunning success . Bayern clinched the title with six matches to spare , a record and set new marks for points and wins . The 23rd title extended yet another record Bayern holds . " We had a drought for two years . But now we ' re back where we belong β right at the top of the Bundesliga , " Bayern captain Philipp Lahm said ( per ESPN FC ) . Bayern has won the European Cup / UEFA Champions League four times , most recently in 2001 . That total ranks fourth all - time alongside Barcelona and Ajax Real Madrid has won the competition nine times , most recently in 2002 ) . Bayern also reached the Champions League final in 2010 and 2012 , losing on both occasions . The club ' s total of nine appearances in the European Cup / Champions League final ranks third all - time behind Real Madrid and AC Milan This season Bayern has marched to the Champions League final , embarrassing elite opponents like Juventus and Barcelona in the knockout stage . In the final , Bayern will be favored to defeat German rival Borussia Dortmund and Wembley . Financial Stability Bayern is also an elite club in terms of finances , though by no means the richest in the world or even Europe . Real Madrid , the most successful team in European Cup history , consistently tops lists of the world ' s richest clubs . Deloitte ' s Football Money League has ranked Real No . 1 in revenue every year since 2008 . In 2012 , Deloitte calculated Real ' s revenues at β¬ 512.6 million ( full report here ) . Bayern was fourth on the list behind Real , Barcelona and Manchester United This demonstrates that Bayern is not the world ' s richest club , but four considerations are necessary to create proper context . First , Bayern in 2012 generated 22 percent of its revenue β β¬ 81.4 million β from broadcasting , the lowest total and percentage of any club in Deloitte ' s top five . This is not entirely troubling , as The Guardian writes Broadcasting revenues , particularly for more performance - volatile teams β¦ can fluctuate considerably from one season to the next , tied as they are to performance levels and tournament participation . Thus Bayern ' s place in the rich list is less dependent on television contracts . As such , Bayern is in a more stable financial position than other elite clubs , who depend more heavily on fluctuating TV contracts . Commercial Empire Second , Bayern generates the greatest share of its revenue β 55 percent , or β¬ 201.6 million β via commercial interests . This indicates Bayern has a strong , committed network of sponsors and a dedicated fanbase that is willing and able to spend significant sums of money on the club . β Bayern are in a unique position to attract mega - sponsors as the undisputed largest club of Europe ' s largest economy , Germany , " Goal . com wrote in 2011 . " They are also the only German club with a genuine worldwide profile , increasing their attractiveness to potential sponsors . β Deloitte expanded on the theme in its 2012 report Merchandise revenue increased by β¬ 13.5m ( 31 % ) to β¬ 57.4m , whilst revenue from sponsorship and advertising grew by β¬ 10.4m . This relentless commercial growth was underpinned by an eight year extension to the club ' s long - standing relationship with equipment supplier Adidas , who still hold an interest in the club , reportedly worth β¬ 25 million per season through to 2020 . The club continues to benefit from the strong German corporate market , adding Imtech to its portfolio of premium partners and extending its relationship with Samsung and local brewer Paulaner Deloitte elsewhere notes that Bayern ' s commercial strength will help it remain competitive with English clubs until the new Bundesliga TV contract β which will reportedly represent a 50 percent financial improvement β begins in the 2013 - 14 season . Bayern Munich holds a unique place in German culture as the country ' s most successful and famous club . Germany has Europe ' s largest economy , meaning Bayern is in position to generate enormous wealth and thus continue the on - field success . Posting Profits A third financial consideration is that Bayern has turned a profit each of the last 20 years . According to the club ' s figures , Bayern posted β¬ 86.0 million in operating profits in the 2011 - 12 fiscal year . The profit after taxes was β¬ 11.1 million ( all figures here β We have always had one philosophy , and that β s not to spend more than we generate , β said Bayern Munich chief executive Karl - Heinz Rummenigge ( per Bloomberg ) . β From the very beginning when I came into the executive in 1991 after my career as a player it was quite clear that we have to follow this way . β Real Madrid , the world ' s richest club according to Deloitte , has turned profits regularly in recent years . But as the Swiss Ramble blog details , academics disagree about whether that club ' s financial model is viable . Other elite clubs , like Barcelona Manchester United and Chelsea , have posted losses at various times in recent years . In addition to posting profits yearly , Bayern is financially healthy because it relies little on debt . According to Forbes , Bayern ' s debt - to - revenue ratio is five percent , well below English competitors like Manchester United and Arsenal Chelsea has no debt but has relied on heavy investment from a single investor , billionaire owner Roman Abramovich . Bayern relies neither on debt nor a single investor , who could leave the club at any time . Instead , fans own nearly 82 percent of Bayern ( per CNN ) . This is by design . The Bundesliga requires β with rare exceptions β that clubs adhere to a 50 - plus - one principle of ownership , meaning more than 50 percent of each club is controlled by fans ( more at The Guardian Bayern is no exception to either requirement . Fan Experience The latter leads to our fourth a final financial consideration : low ticket prices . In the most recent Deloitte analysis , Bayern derived 23 percent of its revenues on matchdays , the lowest total among the richest five . This seems to make little sense , considering Bayern plays in the Allianz Arena , a 70,000 - plus - seat , top - class venue that opened in 2005 . One reason for the lower total is ticket prices . Bayern charges an adult fan the equivalent of Β£ 104 for a season ticket in the standing - section , according to the Daily Mail . " We do not think the fans are like cows , who you milk , " said Bayern president Uli Hoeness . " Football has got to be for everybody . " As explains , comparing ticket prices from country to country is difficult . Bayern ' s prices , however , are quite low β lower than Real Madrid and Barcelona . In other words , Bayern could charge more for tickets and make more in matchday revenue , but it does n ' t . In choosing to charge less , Bayern maintains a happy and effective balance between fans and the bottom line . Youth and the Future Like all elite clubs , Bayern at times spends heavily in the transfer market . Net transfer spending totaled more than Β£ 61 million for 2012 - 13 and more than Β£ 34 million in 2011 - 12 , according to TransferMarkt But Bayern also relies on a core of players developed in the club ' s own youth academy at Sabener Strasse . First - team regulars Philipp Lahm ( who captains both Bayern and Germany ) , Bastian Schweinsteiger , Thomas Muller , Toni Kroos , David Alaba and Holger Badstuber came through the academy , as did several players who moved on to different clubs , like Borussia Dortmund ' s Mats Hummels . With a yearly budget of approximately $ 6.5 million , Bayern maintains several youth teams and supports 185 players along with coaches , therapists , academic tutors and a doctor ( per Soccer America ) . And as the names above imply , these are n ' t just any players . They often become world - class professionals and internationals . In fact , perhaps only Barcelona can boast a superior youth academy . Thus , Bayern remains competitive by spending big on key signings and by developing young talent . It makes for a powerful combination , and the future promises even more success . Conclusions Bayern has experienced more success than any other German team . In European competitions , Bayern ranks among the elite , both historically and currently . With Guardiola β who won 14 trophies in four seasons with Barcelona β set to take over as manager , it is only logical to expect on - field success to continue , or even increase . And with Germany massive economy , the Bundesliga ' s overall strength and sensible approach , Bayern has the backdrop to build more financial might in the coming years . It is n ' t all circumstance , though . Bayern turns a profit every year , and that is no accident . The club , which is owned mostly by fans , operates responsibly and sustainably . All together , this makes for a recipe few clubs β even at the elite level β can match . Real Madrid makes more money than any other club but spends it almost as lavishly . Barcelona , Manchester United and Chelsea have posted financial losses while Bayern has remained profitable and relatively debt - free . Manchester United has a balanced revenue stream , according to the Deloitte analysis , with matchday , broadcasting and commercial revenues forming roughly equal percentages of the larger total . But United operates with a debt - to - value ratio of 18 percent , according to Forbes With a better television deal coming , Bayern should see increased broadcasting revenue soon . Low ticket prices will ensure Bayern ca n ' t compete equally in matchday revenue , but they also generate goodwill among the fans , who also serve as the club ' s owners in a distinctly German arrangement . In short , Bayern is a healthy football club both on and off the pitch , perhaps healthier than any other in the world . Follow @ MikeCummings37 Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1679410-1978-washington-bullets-last-team-to-win-nba-title-on-road-in-game-7 | Washington Wizards 1978 Washington Bullets : Last Team to Win NBA Title on Road in Game 7 Mike Frandsen June 20 , 2013 Elvin Hayes gets into position under the basket against Paul Silas of Seattle . Hayes led the Washington Bullets to the NBA title in 1978 over the Sonics . When the Washington Bullets defeated the SuperSonics in Seattle 105 - 99 to win the team ' s only championship 35 years ago , it was the last time an NBA team won a Finals Game 7 on the road . The San Antonio Spurs will try to become the first team since those Bullets to accomplish that feat when they take on the Heat in Miami Thursday night in Game 7 of the NBA Finals . The home team is 14 - 3 in Game 7s in NBA Finals history . Since the Bullets β win 35 years ago , home teams are 5 - 0 in Game 7 matchups . The β Big Three β did n β t start with LeBron James Dwyane Wade , and Chris Bosh , or even Tim Duncan , Tony Parker , and Manu Ginobili . With all the talk about the β Big Three β of the Heat and the Spurs , the Bullets featured a dominating trio of their own : Hall of Famers Elvin Hayes and Wes Unseld , and Bobby Dandridge , who won a title with two franchises and may have been the best player on the team . Winning Game 7 on the road Before the Redskins won their first Super Bowl , and before Maryland and Georgetown won national championships in college basketball , the Washington Bullets gave D.C. its first championship in 36 years when they won the NBA title in 1978 . Click here to see highlights and interviews from the Bullets β championship run . The Bullets battled through injuries during the 1977 - 78 regular season to finish 44 - 38 . The underdog Bullets upset George the β Iceman β Gervin and the San Antonio Spurs and Dr . J and the Philadelphia 76ers to advance to the finals against the upstart Seattle SuperSonics . Seattle was a deep , talented team led by Gus Williams and Dennis Johnson in the backcourt and big men Marvin β the Human Eraser β Webster and Jack Sikma . The teams alternated wins in the first five games . The Sonics led the series 3 - 2 , but the Bullets routed Seattle in Game 6 at the Capital Centre , 117 - 82 , for the largest margin of victory in an NBA finals game at the time . In Game 7 , the Bullets became NBA champions for the first and only time with a 105 - 99 victory over the Sonics in Seattle . Dandridge and Johnson each scored 19 points and the Bullets held Dennis Johnson to an 0 - for - 14 shooting night . Mitch Kupchak made a key 3 - point play with a minute and a half to go . Unseld sank two free throws with 12 seconds left to put the Bullets up by four . Dandridge sealed it with a dunk . The Bullets ran of the floor , jumping up and down all the way to the locker room . Hayes and Unseld let out a decade of pent - up frustration as they celebrated their first world championship . β Seeing Bobby make that last dunk shot and all of a sudden waiting for that clock to run out , it seemed like it would never run out and then all of a sudden it β s over , β Hayes said . β Out of all those years everything was compressed in you and compressed down , all of a sudden could be let loose and go . β Unseld had 15 points and 12 rebounds in Game 7 and was named Finals MVP . For Unseld , the title was more relief than anything . β I used to see guys break champagne bottles open and throw champagne over each other after winning and I remember all I was thinking was going back to bed . We played close to 100 games , β said Unseld . β And I never realized how physically tired I was . Mr . Pollin came up to give me a hug and I grabbed him by the shoulder because I was actually getting him to hold me up because I was physically gone . β Hayes and Unseld were nearing the end of their illustrious careers . Hayes reflected , β For my career and Wes β career , if we do n β t win a championship , you β re always governed by that . Because they β ll say well you β re a great player like Charles Barkley or Karl Malone , but you could never win . So this really put the cherry and the cap on our careers . β Since the Bullets β win 35 years ago , only 10 NBA franchises have won championships . The number of current NBA teams that have never won a championship or have n β t done so since 1978 is 19 . The Bullets became only the third team ever to win the title in a Game 7 on the road . They did it with Unseld , Dandridge , and starting guard Kevin Grevey all missing time during the playoffs due to injuries . β I would hate to play our team if I were any of the modern day teams , β said Dick Motta , the Bullets coach . β We had a lot of injuries that year . We had to open every series on the road . We were supposed to be the underdog , but you ca n β t be an underdog when you have a front line of Elvin Hayes , Wes Unseld , Bobby Dandridge , Mitch Kupchak off the bench , and you have a backcourt of Tommy Henderson and Kevin Grevey and you β Grevey said winning on the road showed the resilience of the Bullets . β To go seven games and to win a championship on the road β nobody else has done that since β is special . It shows how tough - minded we were with all the odds against us to pull that game out . β Washington Bullets ' name meant winning The name Bullets was synonymous with winning in the 1970s . The Bullets had winning records in nine of 10 seasons . They won more than 50 games four times , including 60 wins in 1974 - 75 . The Bullets went to more NBA Finals ( four ) than any other team in that decade . They also made the playoffs 18 times in 20 seasons from 1969 to 1988 . The Bullets β first finals appearance came in 1970 - 71 when they were based in Baltimore . The Bullets were swept by Kareem Abdul - Jabbar , Oscar Robertson , Dandridge and the Milwaukee Bucks After moving to Washington in 1973 , the 60 - win Bullets , the best team in the NBA during the 1974 - 75 regular season , advanced to the finals . However , Washington was swept by the Golden State Warriors in one of the biggest upsets in NBA history . In the final two years of the decade , the Bullets made back - to - back trips to the NBA Finals , compiling an NBA - best 54 - 28 record in 1978 - 79 . But it was the 1977 - 78 squad that won it all with a record of 44 - 38 that captured the hearts of the nation β s capital . One of the best front lines in NBA history The Bullets featured a β Big Three β of their own β one of the greatest front lines in NBA history . They had two Hall of Famers : 12 - time All - Star forward Elvin Hayes and five - time All - Star center Wes Unseld , still the only player to win Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same season . Dandridge was a four - time All - Star who helped the Milwaukee Bucks to a title over the Bullets in 1971 . β We had a front line with Wes Unseld , Elvin Hayes and Bobby Dandridge that back in the β 70s was incomparable . There was nobody who had that , β Grevey said . Hayes is the NBA β s eighth all - time leading scorer and fourth all - time leading rebounder behind Wilt Chamberlain , Bill Russell , and Kareem Abdul - Jabbar . The Capital Centre crowd would ring out in choruses of β EEEEE β as the β Big E β made his signature move , the turnaround , fadeaway jumper , which was impossible to block . Hayes was one of the most athletic power forwards of all time . He was incredibly durable , only missing nine games in 16 seasons . The 6 ' 7 " Unseld was the sixth leading rebounder of all time when he retired . The ultimate team player , Unseld was known for shutting down much taller centers , setting jarring picks , and making outlet passes which traveled the length of the court . Unseld was the unquestioned leader of the Bullets . " We had some special guys on that team in Elvin Hayes and Wes Unseld who had never won , " said Grevey . " They were great , truly great players . We knew every day they were our leaders . There were no ifs , ands , or buts about it . And we all fell in line and had our roles . β Hayes and Unseld may not have always gotten along off the court , but on the court they respected each other . The team had outstanding success , making the playoffs in eight of the nine seasons they played together . Unseld said he and Hayes had no problem guarding anyone , but that adding Dandridge to the team before the 1977 - 78 season helped the Bullets defensively against the small forwards in the league . Dandridge was also an extra weapon on offense . β There was not anybody that I would want to see with the ball in a critical situation than Bobby D , β said Unseld . Dandridge was a smooth - shooting small forward who could create his own shot and lock down players on defense . He was a master of the mid - range jump shot . β Bobby D β had already won a championship in 1970 when the Bucks beat the Bullets . He was named to four all - star teams . Rookie forward Greg Ballard looked up to the experienced front line . β It was an honor to play with these legends . One of the greatest front lines in NBA history was Wes , Elvin , and Bobby . I remember watching these guys play on television , β Ballard said . β They taught me a lot , especially playing behind Bobby Dandridge . And up front with Wes Unseld and Elvin Hayes and Mitch Kupchak . They taught me how to play . How to battle , how to compete . Get inside and mix it up as far as the physical play goes . Just all the important things it takes to win games . β Ballard , who would go on to play 11 years in the NBA , was an understudy to Bobby D . β Dandridge taught me how to drive the ball to the basket , attacking the guys you go up against , because our position was the Cadillac position of the NBA with people like Dr . J , Adrian Dantley and Bernard King that were good offensive players . So you had to make them play on the defensive end and attack them offensively , β Ballard said . The Bullets ' great front line was more than The Big E , Unseld , and Bobby D . Hayes gave credit to Kupchak and Ballard . β Mitch came in , he could shift gears . Greg came in , he could shift gears , β Hayes said . β We could play running basketball , we could play banging basketball . We could play any kind of basketball . So it was a great team . β Dandridge agreed : β We could n β t have won the championship without Kupchak and Ballard , because they could come in and play any of the frontline positions . β Hayes and Unseld are in the Basketball Hall of Fame , but Dandridge has been overlooked . Would Dandridge like to be in ? β Well I β ve been shortchanged on that and surely everyone that β s in there deserves to be in there . I think it β s difficult to understand , but it is what it is and I think when the right opportunity comes along , it will come . β A mix of youth , experience and depth Tom Henderson was a strong , pass - first point guard who still averaged double figures in points . Kevin Grevey , the former All - American from Kentucky rounded out the starting lineup . Grevey had an excellent jump shot , could pump fake and drive to the basket , and rebounded well for a shooting guard . When Dandridge joined the Bullets , it allowed Grevey to move from small forward to shooting guard , which enabled Grevey to raise his scoring average from 6.9 the previous season to 15.5 . The Bullets also had excellent depth at center with Kupchak ( 16 points , 7 rebounds ) , rookie forward Ballard , slashing guard Larry Wright and sharpshooter Charles Johnson , who arrived in the middle of the season . Standout guard Phil Chenier , a three - time All - Star who scored more than 20 points a game the previous season , was sidelined for the year after 36 games because of a back injury . Grevey said after the front line of Hayes , Unseld and Dandridge , β We had a great bench with Greg Ballard and Larry Wright and Mitch Kupchak providing leadership and youth and energy , and C.J. came in in the middle of the year , a veteran player to come and spell me , and of course Tommy Henderson starting at point . That was quite a team . β With established stars in Hayes , Unseld and Dandridge , solid role players in Henderson , and Johnson , and young talents in Grevey , Kupchak , Ballard and Wright , the Bullets had the right mix of scorers , leaders , and defenders to win it all . Built for the playoffs At one point during the 1977 - 78 season , the Bullets were so thin at guard with Chenier out for the year and Grevey and Henderson hurt , they suited up only seven players for a game . The Bullets signed Charles Johnson , formerly of Golden State , to a 10 - day contract . C.J. arrived to a game at the Capital Centre shortly before tipoff via helicopter from Dulles Airport , and he became an integral part of the championship team . The Bullets were a balanced team , with six players averaging double figures . Hayes led the team in scoring with 19.7 points per game and in rebounding with 13.3 . The Bullets won 44 games , fewer than in previous seasons , but they had the right mix of players . Acquiring Dandridge from the Milwaukee Bucks gave the Bullets someone who could guard George Gervin , the NBA β s leading scorer , and Dr . J , the best player of the 1970s . Motta said Dandridge was a huge addition to the Bullets . β Bobby came in , he knew the offense , he had already won a championship , he was experienced . It was always nice when we had Bobby Dandridge and we were going to play Dr . J or George Gervin . He basically neutralized all of the small forwards in the league . β Hayes and Dandridge led the Bullets in the playoffs , each averaging more than 21 points per game . Johnson also came up big during the playoffs , as did Grevey , and Unseld would go on to win the NBA Finals MVP . Grevey went off in the clinching game of the first round series against the Atlanta Hawks as he scored 43 points . Back then , the first round was best of three games , so each game was critical . The Doctor and the Iceman After defeating Atlanta , Washington would go on to face George β Iceman β Gervin and the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the playoffs . The Spurs had won 52 games and were led by Gervin , the NBA scoring leader . That year , Gervin scored 63 points in the final game of the regular season to edge David Thompson by .07 points to win the NBA scoring title . But Dandridge played tough defense on Gervin and held him in check as the Bullets outlasted the Spurs 4 games to 2 . With the Bullets leading the Spurs 3 games to 1 , a San Antonio sportscaster said of the series , β The opera is n β t over until the fat lady sings . β Motta picked up on the phrase to warn against overconfidence . Later in the playoffs , Motta used it to inspire the Bullets , who were underdogs to Julius Erving and the Philadelphia 76ers . The Sixers had won 55 games , most in the Eastern Conference , and made it to the NBA finals the year before . They had a talented lineup that included Dr . J , George McGinnis , Darryl Dawkins , Doug Collins , and World B . Free . Bullets fans made t - shirts , signs , and even wore wigs as the β Fat Lady β slogan became the Bullets β rallying cry . Grevey set the tone for the Bullets in Game 1 as he led the Bullets with 26 points in a 122 - 117 win , outplaying Collins . After the Sixers took Game 2 , Washington beat the 76ers 123 - 108 to take a 2 - 1 series lead . Dandridge outplayed Dr . J during the series , and the Bullets would go on to beat Philadelphia in six games despite losing Unseld to an ankle injury for games 2 - 4 . Hayes remembered a particular moment during Game 6 against the Sixers , which the Bullets won 101 - 99 to close out the series . β I had stolen the basketball , a pass from Doug Collins to George McGinnis , went down and dunked the ball , and I turned around and everyone was hollering , β E ! β and that was one of the greatest moments of my life , β said the Big E . While Hayes and Unseld are remembered more , Dandridge was critical in stopping players like Gervin and Dr . J , two of the best offensive players in the NBA . Dandridge made them work on defense , and played tough defense on the stars . β I was a good defensive player and I played well against Julius defensively , β Dandridge said . β Gervin was a task I did n β t relish but I had to get him in the fourth quarter and he may have suffered some fatigue at times , but defense was a part of my game that I enjoyed . When you get a chance to play against two Hall of Famers like Julius and the Iceman you want to rise to the occasion . β The Fat Lady sings The Bullets were headed to the NBA finals against the SuperSonics , a team featuring six players who averaged double figures in scoring . The deep Sonics also had five players who would make at least one NBA all - star team : leading scorer Gus Williams ( 18 points a game ) , β Downtown β Freddy Brown , Jack Sikma , Paul Silas , and future Hall of Famer Dennis Johnson . In the middle was the intimidating 7 ' 1 " center Marvin β the Human Eraser β Webster who averaged 14 points , 12.6 rebounds and The series followed an unusual 1 - 2 - 2 - 1 - 1 format because of a scheduling conflict in Seattle . In Game 1 in Seattle , Grevey came through for the Bullets with 27 points on a variety of jump shots and drives to the basket , but the Sonics outlasted Washington 106 - 102 behind 16 points in the last nine minutes from Brown . In Game 2 at the Capital Centre , Dandridge scored 34 , Hayes had 25 , and Henderson added 20 as Washington won 106 - 98 . Henderson hit a layup with five seconds left in Game 3 to cut the Sonics ' lead to one . Silas stepped on the out of bounds line , giving the ball back to the Bullets . Bobby D missed a shot at the buzzer as the Sonics held off a late comeback by Washington , and won 93 - 92 to take a 2 - 1 series lead . The Bullets evened the series at 2 with a thrilling 120 - 116 overtime win behind six points each in the extra period from Charles Johnson and Henderson . The Bullets overcame a 15 - point deficit despite 33 points from Dennis Johnson . The Sonics then won Game 5 , 98 - 94 to take a 3 - 2 lead behind 26 points from Brown and 24 from D.J . With their backs against the wall in Game 6 , the Bullets scored 70 points in the second half to rout Seattle 117 - 82 for the largest margin of victory in an NBA finals game as the Bullets outrebounded the Sonics , 69 - 49 . β We were home and we wanted to make a statement and let them know , hey , that this was n β t over , β said Henderson . The 35 - point margin was the largest in an NBA Finals game until 1998 . In Game 7 , the Bullets held off a late rally by the Sonics to win 105 - 99 to take home their first and only NBA championship . In the book , β The Bullets , the Wizards , and Washington , D.C. Basketball , β Brett L . Abrams and Raphael Mazzone recount a critical play at the end of Game 7 . β Webster and Sikma led the SuperSonics on a 12 - 4 run to narrow the lead to 98 - 94 . Johnson came down the court and fired up a jumper that fell short of the rim . Henderson dove on the ground , knocking the ball between Webster β s legs . Kupchak grabbed the loose ball and made a layup as Webster fouled him . After putting in the free throw , the Bullets led by seven Then in the final seconds , a pair of late free throws by Unseld and a dunk by Dandridge put the Sonics away on their home court , and jubilation ensued for the Bullets . β When we were warming up in Seattle in Game 7 , their announcer said there would be a victory parade for the world champion Seattle SuperSonics . I went by the scorer β s table and said , β You ca n β t play this game for them , β β Henderson remembered . β We scored in the last five seconds of every quarter . In the third quarter Charlie Johnson hit a three - quarter shot . Lights out . That was our night . We were ready . β Wright recalled his feelings after Game 7 . β It was just elation . You could see it in Wes β eyes , Elvin β s eyes β they had been in this situation before and came up empty , and I think we were more happy for Elvin and Wes than we were for anybody , " Wright said . β This was a team that was n β t picked to win the NBA championship . And the road that we took , through Atlanta , San Antonio , Philadelphia , to Seattle where we won the final game on the road , I ca n β t explain to you in words how we felt . " β To beat the teams that had those types of stars on their team , and we had stars but they were n β t flamboyant . Dr . J and Philadelphia , they were a flamboyant team . And they had spent a lot of money for that team . And to beat them is to say that we were absolutely the best team in basketball in 1978 . β Wright β s sentiments were echoed by Grevey : β We were able to prove it against really , really good teams back then . Let β s face it , the 76ers with Dr . J and the Iceman in San Antonio . And Atlanta had a great team coached by Hubie Brown with all this young talent . It was no fluke . We had to go through the best and it made us the best . And beating Seattle , they were just like us . A lot of veteran players blended with youth . β Bullets Fever When the team returned to Dulles Airport , nearly 10,000 cheering fans were waiting for them . The Bullets later rode in a victory parade from the Capital Centre to the District Building . In reflecting back on the fan reaction in D.C. , Bullets players said it was something they will never forget . Grevey remembered the moment : β When we got on the bus we went back to the Capital Centre where our cars were . I had n β t slept in almost two days and I remember Mitch Kupchak and I β I owned a home and he was renting from me β I said , β Mitch let β s get some rest . β I turned the corner in Crofton , Maryland and there were about 500 people in my front yard . They had decorated my house β all my neighbors . I β m like , β Then we meet the President of the United States the next day at our parade . It was quite a journey and then to be finishing it that way and share it with our fans β¦ it does n β t get old . I never get tired of talking about it , and there are n β t too many days that go by that someone does n β t mention to me that championship . I happen to live here in town and it β s a lot of fun . It β s my identity now . I get introduced , β This is Kevin Grevey , former Washington Bullet World Champion . β β Ballard said of winning the title and seeing the fan reaction , β That was an extremely wonderful feeling . I wish everyone could experience that because it was a thing where we rallied the city around the basketball team and that was one of Mr . Pollin β s dreams that he wanted to win a championship for the city . And to see a lot of the fans there at the airport and at the parade and at different venues , RFK stadium , downtown at City Hall , it was a tremendous feeling to be part of Nils Lofgren β s β Bullets Fever β could be heard on radio stations from Manassas to Annapolis , and from Frederick to Fredericksburg : Bullets Fever ! Happens to me every year Bullets Fever ! And this year β s the one Bullets Fever ! Got the Doctor and the Iceman Bullets Fever ! Seattle was stunned C.J. Tom and Larry are fast as light Kevin , Bobby and Elvin they shoot out of sight Now every Bullet wears a champion β s ring They β ve got our town screaming and stompin β It was the one and only NBA championship for owner Abe Pollin , who would later finance the Verizon Center , revitalizing much of the city β s downtown area . During the 1978 - 79 season the Bullets led the league with 54 wins and made it to the finals once again , defeating Atlanta and San Antonio en route to a rematch with Seattle . This time , though , the SuperSonics , winners of 52 games , won the series 4 - 1 . The Bullets - Sonics back - to - back championship series did n β t attract as much attention as some finals matchups in later years , such as the Lakers - Celtics rivalry involving Magic Johnson and Larry Bird , or the titles in the β 90s won by Michael Jordan . But in Washington and Seattle , fans were rabid over the finals . Game 4 in 1978 was played before 39,457 at the Kingdome , the largest crowd ever to watch a single professional basketball game . Game 3 in 1979 was held in the Kingdome in front of 35,928 . In fact , the 1977 - 78 Bullets - Sonics finals received higher TV ratings than both the 1979 - 80 finals , which featured Magic Johnson β s Lakers against Dr . J β s 76ers , and the 1980 - 81 finals , which pitted Bird and the Celtics vs . the Rockets . The 9.9 Nielsen rating the Bullets - Sonics series garnered was also higher than ratings for each of the finals from 2005 to 2009 , which had stars such as LeBron James , Kobe Bryant , and Shaquille O β Neal . The 1978 finals also got better ratings than the Spurs β appearances in β 03 , β 05 , and β 07 . A team of many personalities It has long been reported that Hayes and Unseld did n β t get along , although they are friends today . β There are truths to that . It β s not being embellished , β Grevey said . β In every family or business , there are personalities and sometimes you have rifts . We had ours , there β s no question about it . But there was great respect for one another . When you put a lot of players together , there are egos , not in a bad way , it β s just , they may have a certain way of wanting to have them play . We ended up realizing , if we β re going to win a championship , we have to collectively come together as a team . And Grevey described the roles of the front line : β There was only one captain , and he was Wes Unseld and he had a stern voice . And he did n β t speak a lot , but man , when he did , you stopped , and you listened . β Elvin Hayes was the freak of all freak athletes . No one ever ran the court like he did and he was a great player . We had to yield and make him happy . β And there was Bobby Dandridge who stirred the drink , man . He was a maestro . He knew how to get the ball into the right people , and then everybody else β s roles filled in . So that great front line found a way to coexist . β Hayes and Grevey each credited Johnson with bringing the various personalities of the team together . β Charles Johnson just molded this team and brought it together , β said the Big E . Grevey called C.J. a β locker room lawyer β who made it fun . Henderson admitted the team clashed at times . β We kind of had five guys who started who really did n β t kind of like each other but on that floor we were all business . We had mutual respect for each other . We had to get the job done and that β s what we did , β Henderson said . Wright said of the championship , β This is something that we β ll carry to our grave together . We knew our jobs . We were pros . We respected each other . And for the most part all of us liked each other . And when we went out to play , we felt like from one through 10 , we were as good as anyone in basketball , and that β s the way we played . β Underappreciated champions In 1997 , the Bullets changed their name to the Wizards . Owner Abe Pollin decided that the name " Bullets " was inappropriate for a city that had suffered so much gun violence over the years . Pollin said that " Bullets " originally meant β faster than a speeding bullet β but said that the connotation had changed . However , legions of old Bullets fans remain nostalgic about the old Bullets and the name . The name β Wizards β never really stuck with most fans . The SuperSonics moved to Oklahoma City in 2009 for financial reasons . It was a major blow to a city that has always supported its sports teams . Partly for those reasons , the championships won by the Bullets in 1978 and the Sonics in 1979 are underappreciated . Seattle came close to getting a team back when the Sacramento Kings threatened to move earlier this year but the Kings stayed put . When Grevey was asked if he would like to see Seattle get a team again , he answered before the question was finished , β You β ve got that right . I β d love to see Seattle get a team back . That would be really cool . The Washington - Seattle rivalry was long - lasting , with great traditional teams . I was hurt when Seattle left and went to Oklahoma City . I would love to see them back . I love that town . It β s a fabulous city . We spent a β They had great players in Gus Williams , Jack Sikma , Freddy Brown and Dennis Johnson , Marvin Webster , Johnny Johnson . What a heck of a team they had . So much respect that we had for those guys . β Like many great players , the Big E and Unseld were labeled as stars who could n β t win the big one β until they won the big one and shook those labels . β Whenever you have won , that β s something that no one can ever take away from you . Because now that β s what every player from high school on through , you want to be on a championship basketball team . β Football , baseball β¦ everybody talks about getting that ring β winning that championship . Because that β s what it β s all about . That sets you apart from every other team , β Hayes said . β So many great players play this game and never really get there , but then all of a sudden , it just happens . It β s magical , the way this team came together . β All quotes from this article came from interviews conducted at the 35 th anniversary celebration of the 1978 NBA Champion Washington Bullets April 5 - 6 . All members of the championship team were in attendance except for Charles Johnson , who died of cancer in 2007 , and Mitch Kupchak , who is the general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers Article also posted at Examiner . com Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1687513-seth-currys-best-potential-landing-spots-as-undrafted-free-agent | 2013 NBA Draft Seth Curry ' s Best Potential Landing Spots as Undrafted Free Agent Mike Chiari June 28 , 2013 One of the most interesting prospects heading into Thursday ' s NBA draft was unquestionably Duke guard Seth Curry . The Duke standout and brother of Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was n ' t highly touted heading into college and he did n ' t receive much hype ahead of the draft . Unfortunately , that resulted in him going undrafted . Despite a productive 2012 - 13 season that saw him average 17.5 points per game and shoot a sparkling 44 percent from beyond the arc , it ' s easy to see why Curry was n ' t drafted . He ' s quite small for a guy who plays a shooting guard game , as he is just 6 ' 2 " and 185 lbs . With that said , several players have proved that size is n ' t everything . Curry will almost certainly get a chance by being placed on some team ' s Summer League roster , so his NBA journey is far from over . Here are three teams that would make the most sense for Curry moving forward . Golden State Warriors It worked out well for his brother , so perhaps signing with the Golden State Warriors is just what the doctor ordered for Curry . While Curry would obviously play behind his brother , Golden State would be a great situation for him . Besides that , it seems like a very real possibility , as Stephen has already begun singing Seth ' s praises on Twitter in the aftermath of the draft . Seth will ultimately decide which team he signs with , but Stephen and the Warriors provide a safety net at the very least . Stephen is a rising star in the league and he is Golden State ' s face of the franchise , so the Warriors will sign Seth if Stephen pushes for it . Seth is no charity case , though , as he would be a good fit and could develop into an important player . Klay Thompson and Stephen have the starting guard positions on lockdown , but there is a need for depth behind them . Point guard Jarrett Jack is an unrestricted free agent and he could very easily sign elsewhere . Seth is n ' t a point guard by trade , as he averaged just 1.5 assists last season , but neither was Stephen when he came into the league . The Warriors are a team that likes to get up and down the floor and Seth is a guy who can hit open jumpers and transition , which is something Miami Heat With stars like LeBron James Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh taking up the vast majority of the Miami Heat ' s cap room , the organization has to get creative when it comes to bringing in new pieces . It will be tough for Miami to do that in free agency , but a guy like Curry could make a lot of sense . The Heat have won back - to - back titles and they look for players with a winning attitude , which is precisely what Curry possesses . It ' s no secret that playing time would be hard to come by for Curry as a rookie . With guards like Wade , Mario Chalmers , Norris Cole and Ray Allen likely on the roster , Curry would be an afterthought at first . The Heat like to bring three - point shooters off the bench though , and Curry was one of the most proficient players in the nation in that regard last season . Even if he does n ' t contribute right away , he would be a smart long - term investment . Allen ca n ' t play forever , and while Allen seems to boast a better all - around game than Curry , maybe Curry can have a similar impact off the bench at some point as a shooter . Miami would be a solid landing spot for Curry because there would be no pressure to perform right away . He can practice with some of the best players in basketball , learn and develop , however , which will make him a better player in the long run . Milwaukee Bucks Undrafted free agents do n ' t often play much straight out of college , but Curry could potentially be a contributor for the Milwaukee Bucks next season . Nobody is quite sure what the Bucks will do , but Monta Ellis is an unrestricted free agent and Brandon Jennings is a restricted free agent , so Milwaukee could very well be without its two starting guards next season . If that is the case , Curry would be an obvious addition . J.J. Redick is almost certainly on the move as well , and he played a role that Curry could ultimately fill in due time . Redick is a couple inches taller than Curry , but they are fairly comparable players . Both hit the three with great consistency and neither is a particularly explosive athlete . Redick was able to overcome that and become a productive player as he averaged more than 14 points per game last season . Curry is hoping to follow in the footsteps of a fellow Blue Devil . If the Bucks decide to sign him , it could be a case of trial by fire for Curry . Milwaukee drafted Greek star Giannis Antetokounmpo in the first round on Thursday , but he is n ' t considered an NBA - ready prospect , so it ' s Curry that would get a chance to play bigger minutes than his more highly - touted counterpart . The Curry family has always been about proving people wrong , and Seth would have a golden opportunity to do that in Milwaukee . Follow @ MikeChiari on Twitter Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1690767-what-does-it-take-to-be-the-owner-of-an-nfl-franchise | NFL CFB NBA World Football MLB NHL CBB MMA WWE Golf Tennis Boxing More Shows B / R Live Mag Get the App Tickets Sign Up Login What Does It Take to Be the Owner of an NFL Franchise ? As hobbies go , there are n ' t many more expensive than owning an NFL team . Of course , for some owners , it ' s much more than a hobby . Some teams have been in the hands of the same family for decades , purchased many years ago for amounts so paltry that it makes their current value all the more staggering . However , for owners that purchased their teams more recently , such as Jimmy Haslam of the Cleveland Browns , the investment is enormous . That made it all the more surprising last week when The Wall Street Journal via Terry Pluto of The Plain Dealer ) reported that Haslam ' s Pilot Flying J company , which operates gas stations and truck stops across America , has a staggering $ 4 billion in debt . Wait , what ? How does a guy whose company has $ 4 billion in debt afford an NFL team ? What exactly does it take to own an NFL team ? Well , to start with , it takes somewhere between 100 bucks and over a billion dollars , depending on when you bought the team . As the chart above demonstrates , if you ' re one of the NFL ' s " new school " owners , such as Haslam or Stephen Ross of the Miami Dolphins , you ' re going to be writing an enormous check if you want to own an NFL team . In fact , the $ 700 million that was the " first payment " made by Haslam is part of the problem at Pilot Flying J , according to The Wall Street Journal The company ' s debt nearly doubled to $ 4 billion in a two - year period through last year , as its owners paid themselves two payments totaling $ 1.7 billion from it , according to Moody ' s . Last year , Pilot issued $ 1.1 billion of the debt - - largely to fund the second one , a dividend for $ 700 million , according to S&P . That was partly so Jimmy could buy the Cleveland Browns . Those astronomical figures contrast starkly to the amounts paid for the NFL ' s least expensive teams . The Halas family paid all of $ 100 to establish the Chicago Bears ( then the Decatur Staleys ) in 1920 . It cost the Mara family $ 500 to found the New York Giants five years later . The Green Bay Packers were founded by the community and have never had a " sale price . " Granted , $ 500 was a lot of money in 1925 , but it was n ' t $ 750 million . Once upon a time , if you were a man with a crazy dream and $ 25,000 , you could be the owner of the Kansas City Chiefs or the Buffalo Bills . Take a look what the aforementioned 10 teams are now worth , according to Forbes , and suddenly , that dream does n ' t appear to be so crazy . The last three teams to be sold have barely " broken even , " but for those who have owned their clubs for decades , owning an NFL team has been better than winning the lottery . In short , as hobbies go , owning an NFL team is a pretty good investment . Very rarely does the value of a team go down . Get a shiny new stadium and that value can skyrocket . Every team in the NFL will get a nice boost in the bottom line when the new TV deal kicks in come 2014 . Nowadays , you have to be filthy rich to buy an NFL team . However , there are a few families in America , such as the Rooneys and Al Davis ' clan in Oakland , that became filthy rich by owning an NFL team . Granted , many of the owners and families on this list from Forbes and Celebrity Net Worth made their money elsewhere before buying an NFL team . Others still , such as the Rooneys , own only a part ( albeit controlling interest ) in a team . It ' s a testament to how the popularity of the NFL has exploded over the years and what ownership of an NFL team can do for the old checking account . For those of you looking to win a bar bet with your knowledge of NFL trivia , Paul Allen is the NFL ' s wealthiest owner , with an estimated net worth of $ 15 billion . He bought the Seattle Seahawks in 1997 with $ 194 million he found in the cushions of his sofa . It ' s not all about the money , though . You have to know the secret handshake . OK , there ' s not really a secret handshake . Probably . There are , however , a number of hoops that a prospective owner has to jump through in order for the sale of a team to be approved by the league , as well as requirements any NFL team ' s owner must meet . The NFL makes potential owners meet quite a few more of these requirements than any of the other major sports . For example , any group looking to buy an NFL team must be led by a single individual who owns at least 30 percent of the team , although a family member can account for one - third of that stake . The reason for that is to prevent large ownership groups , such as the one that recently bought the Los Angeles Dodgers for an eye - popping $ 2 billion - plus , from buying a team . The NFL wants each franchise led by a single " face , " and the NFL gets what it wants . The Green Bay Packers are the lone exception . Their " communal " ownership predates NFL rules and is unique not only in the NFL , but in all major American professional sports . The world - famous soccer club FC Barcelona of La Liga is owned in a similar fashion by fans of the team . However , as Daniel Kaplan of SportsBusiness Journal reported back in 2009 , the NFL recently amended those rules to allow teams owned by the same person or family for more than a decade to be " led " by an owner who needs hold only a 10 percent stake in the team . The change was spurred by the Rooney family ' s struggles in maintaining ownership of the Pittsburgh Steelers and is intended to help family - owned teams with estate planning . That ' s far from the only hurdle potential owners must leap . Ownership in any gambling interests is a big no - no , so casino owners need not apply . The NFL also has prohibited cross - ownership of majority interest in teams in other major American sports . Some owners , such as Stan Kroenke of the St . Louis Rams and Malcolm Glazer of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , own teams in the English Premier League , but Kroenke was forced to cede control of the Colorado Avalanche ( NHL ) and Denver Nuggets ( NBA ) to his son when he took over the Rams in 2010 . However , that rule was also tweaked back in 1997 . Now , an NFL owner can own teams in other sports if those teams are in the same city as the NFL franchise they own or in a city where there is no NFL team . Allen , for example , also owns the Portland Trail Blazers . And a 414 - foot yacht with two helicopters Any prospective change in ownership must also be approved by a league vote , and that ' s where things can get nebulous . Basically , a new owner is petitioning 31 other individuals for inclusion into one of the world ' s most exclusive clubs . If they think you ' re going to embarrass them or be a huge pain in the . . .wallet , then odds are you are n ' t getting in . It ' s why Rush Limbaugh ' s one - time interest in the Rams never had a chance . It ' s also why Mark Cuban probably would n ' t either . Cuban might get in , if only for his business acumen . Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys and Daniel Snyder of the Washington Redskins have rubbed their fellow owners the wrong way at times , but they ' ve also made the NFL buckets and buckets of money . Those buckets have a tendency to smooth over disagreements pretty quickly . That ' s what makes the Haslam situation a curious one . One would assume that the NFL did quite a bit of due diligence regarding Haslam before green - lighting his purchase of the Browns . However , since he took over ownership duties , Pilot Flying J has been the subject of a federal investigation that claims the company defrauded thousands of its customers . Now comes the report that the corporation is drowning in red ink . That is not the kind of attention the NFL ( or its owners ) likes . If this sort of thing continues , or Haslam is indicted for fraud , then the NFL could step in and force him to relinquish control of the team . It ' s a rarity in the NFL , but not without precedent . In the 1990s , the NFL forced San Francisco 49ers owner Ed DeBartolo Jr . to give up control of the team for one year after he was implicated in a scandal involving Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards . When legal issues continued to be a problem for DeBartolo , he ceded control of the team permanently to his sister in 2000 . It ' s too early to presume , though , that Haslam will be forced into a similar situation . His membership has n ' t gotten off to the best of starts , but for now he ' s still a member of the club . After all , Haslam jumped through the hoops , ponied up the membership fees ( even if it appears that Flying J footed the bill ) and fulfilled all the requirements . Even if he does n ' t have his own aircraft carrier . Follow @ IDPManor Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1693562-which-squad-should-be-considered-americas-team-in-the-modern-nfl | NFL Which Squad Should Be Considered ' America ' s Team ' in the Modern NFL ? Christopher Hansen July 4 , 2013 The Dallas Cowboys have long been considered " America β s Team , " but a debate about that title has been raging for the last few years . The NFL is changing , and the Cowboys may ( or may not ) have handed off the title to another team . Maybe the St . Louis Rams are " America β s Team " . . .only kidding ( sorry , Rams fans ) . However , the case could certainly be made for a handful of teams depending on what factors are considered . I β m sure you could even make a ( weak ) case for the Rams , if you were so inclined . In reality , the argument comes down to six teams : the Dallas Cowboys , New England Patriots , Pittsburgh Steelers , Green Bay Packers , Chicago Bears and New York Giants . Only one of these teams can be " America β s Team , " and a compelling argument can be made for any of them . The struggle is how to determine which deserves the title without inserting too much personal bias . To truly determine which squad deserves the title , we need to establish a set of criteria . We are trying to determine which squad is " America β s Team " in the " modern " NFL , so throw history out the window . The Oakland Raiders might have a great history and claim to be the only " nation " of fans , but they have n β t been good since . . .well . . .a long time . The Raiders are also easy to hate if you are n β t a Raiders fan . This is also about America , so if your team is playing games in Canada or marketing in Europe , it probably is n β t going to qualify . The Buffalo Bills and the Jacksonville Jaguars probably were n β t going to be at the top of anyone β s list anyway . To help me sort through the mess of teams at the top , I had to create a rating system . No teams β even the aforementioned few β were disqualified to start . Each method of determining " America β s Team " is going to have its flaws , and the hope here is by combining them and weighting them equally , we will come to a reasonably unbiased conclusion . Rating teams like this is fundamentally flawed because there is really no such thing as " America β s Team . " American football has been played in only a few countries other than the United States and does n ' t resemble anything close to the Olympics , but it β s still a fun exercise in futility until training camps arrive at the end of July . Each team was ranked in the six following categories from 1 - 32 , and then each rank was totaled . The lowest total value is the " winner " and deserves the right to be " America β s Team . " Facebook Fan ' Likes ' Last January , the the Harvard College Sports Analysis Collective determined that " America β s Team " was still the Dallas Cowboys by studying Facebook data from July 2012 . The Pittsburgh Steelers were a close second , and the New England Patriots were a distant third . The Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints rounded out the top five . The problem with Facebook data is that it does n β t tell us what kinds of fans are " liking " team Facebook pages . For all we know , half of the Cowboys fans do n β t even watch on Sunday . There is just no way to determine fan quality from something as simple as Facebook fans . Several teams were particularly low on Facebook fan likes , and others were notably high . The Oakland Raiders and Houston Texans were notably higher in the Facebook rankings than my final rankings . Some teams may just be better with social media than other teams , so Facebook should n β t be used as the only measurement . Average Ranking Deviation from the Final Rankings : 1.94 ( 1 of 6 ) Home Attendance Percentage How can a team be " America β s Team " if it is n β t filling up its stadium in its home market ? To be " America β s Team , " the team should be able to draw capacity crowds at home . This is not the same as sellouts , but actual people filling seats at the stadium . This category has some serious flaws . Some teams have an unfair advantage because they can go above 100 percent capacity , and other teams may have stadiums that are not the optimum size for their market . Ticket prices also may not be optimized for the demographics of the fanbase , which discounts lower socioeconomic groups . Still , home attendance is just one factor . Teams such as the Steelers , Packers and Washington Redskins were hurt by this category because they did n β t consistently fill their stadiums . Teams such as the Indianapolis Colts , Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks were helped by filling their stadiums above capacity . Average Ranking Deviation from the Final Rankings : 3.34 ( 6 of 6 ) Road Attendance Percentage How well a team draws on the road can tell us a lot about its popularity . This data basically measures both the fans who may not live in the same geographic location of their favorite team and how popular the team is with opposing fans . Of course , we ca n β t judge fans ' motives for attending a game , and not every team plays every other team every year , so there are some flaws to this category . Some teams may be unfairly punished because they play teams that struggle to fill their stadiums . Teams such as the Cowboys were actually hurt by their 98.6 percent road attendance , while the Steelers and Bears were helped as opponents filled their stadiums over capacity . Average Ranking Deviation from the Final Rankings : 2.75 ( 5 of 6 ) Forbes Valuation Capitalism is still very much alive in America , and Forbes ranks NFL teams by value every year . The teams that generate the most revenue are typically worth more money . Teams ca n β t generate that revenue without a healthy market of loyal , paying customers β aka fans . As with the other categories , rating teams this way is flawed in some ways . Forbes factors in team debt , which is totally irrelevant to being " America β s Team . " You could make a case that teams in more debt are closer to being like Americans and the American government than teams that have been financially responsible ! is also going to discount the little guy . Some fans work on Sundays to make ends meet and ca n β t afford to go to games or buy gear , but they are still fans . is going to artificially give an advantage to the teams with big corporate sponsorships that sometimes have more to do with ego than economics . Teams such as the Redskins and New York Jets are significantly helped by the rankings , but teams in the South such as the Atlanta Falcons and Saints are significantly hurt by it . The Cowboys dominate this category , as they were worth more than $ 465 million than the next team last year . Average Ranking Deviation from the Final Rankings : 2.28 ( 3 of 6 ) Prime - Time Games Prime - time games are all about eyeballs . The NFL and its broadcast partners want to optimize the number of people watching so they can maximize advertising revenue . The number of prime - time games given to teams is usually a reflection of which teams the league thinks will be popular . Games are divvied up between ESPN β s Monday Night Football , NBC β s Sunday Night Football and NFL Network β s Thursday Night Football games . Perhaps more importantly , some teams get the added benefit of playing their prime - time games at home . For this category , more weight was given to home games , followed by NBC games , ESPN games and NFL Network games to give the rankings some separation . The Denver Broncos topped the list , followed closely by the Redskins . More than any of the other categories , prime - time games are a reflection of the game today . The teams with good quarterbacks on good teams are going to get more prime - time opportunities than bad teams with bad quarterbacks . Average Ranking Deviation from the Final Rankings : 2.48 ( 4 of 6 ) Five - Year Win Total " America β s Team " ca n β t be a loser because Americans are n β t losers . Even an average team probably does n β t deserve such a distinguished title as " America β s Team . " The NFL game is quite a bit different than it was just 10 years ago , and using the five - year win total assures we are only measuring the " modern " NFL . The league also started tweaking rules in the name of player safety about five years ago β rules that have drastically favored the offense and the passing game . Five years should also be a good balance of not taking too much of the past into consideration and not punishing a team for one isolated down year . Eight teams had a winning percentage of .600 or higher , with teams such as the Patriots , Falcons , Steelers and Packers at the top of the list . Teams such as the Cowboys , Redskins and Eagles were hurt by this category because they have n β t consistently won games over the past five years . Average Ranking Deviation from the Final Rankings : 2.05 ( 2 of 6 ) The Results Although the Cowboys sat atop three of the six categories , they were knocked out of the top spot by the Patriots . I guess it makes sense that the " Patriots " would be " America β s Team " because it is the Fourth of July and America β s Independence Day . Personally , I β m still inclined to give the title to the Cowboys for nostalgic purposes . The Cowboys could easily reclaim their title if they just started winning again . Unfortunately , the Cowboys seem to be going in the wrong direction as owner Jerry Jones follows in the footsteps of Al Davis Funny enough , Davis was born July 4 , 1929 , in Brockton , Mass . , just 30 minutes from where the Patriots play their home games . Happy Fourth of July ! Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1737669-how-many-hits-would-ichiro-have-had-if-his-entire-career-was-in-mlb | MLB How Many Hits Would Ichiro Have Had If His Entire Career Were in MLB ? Adam Wells August 21 , 2013 New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki joined an exclusive club that includes Ty Cobb and Pete Rose with 4,000 career hits , thanks to a first - inning single against Toronto on Wednesday . The first 1,278 of those , of course , came during his nine - year tenure with the Orix BlueWave in Japan . Link to Media Since the outfielder ' s numbers are split between two leagues , this milestone might not be fully appreciated by some . But it is still a remarkable accomplishment and one that deserves to be celebrated . It also got us to wondering about what could have been . Certainly , no one would say Ichiro is n ' t a Hall of Famer , and when the time comes for voters to make their decision , Ichiro should have no problem getting a plaque for his career achievements . What we want to figure out , though , is just how well Ichiro would have done had he spent his entire career in Major League Baseball . When Would Ichiro Have Debuted ? The hit machine did n ' t arrive in the United States until 2001 when he was 27 years old . That is much older than even an average prospect in the minor leagues , let alone an elite - level talent like Ichiro . For comparison , Ben Lindbergh of Baseball Prospectus wrote a piece two years ago finding that the average age for a minor leaguer to debut in the big leagues between 2005 - 09 was 24.4 years old . Lindbergh also separated players by position and found that right fielders , like Ichiro , tend to be some of the earliest call - ups at just over 24 years old . That might not sound like a lot , but even getting a few extra months of playing time can enhance development and give a player more opportunities to collect hits . If Ichiro ' s development followed that trend , he would have debuted in Major League Baseball early in the 1998 season . His birthday is October 22 , meaning he would be around 24.5 years old at the time of his first game . There are a lot of factors that play into how old a player his upon making his MLB debut . If Ichiro were drafted out of high school , it ' s entirely plausible that he would have debuted one or two years earlier than the average player . If he decided to go to college and enter the draft as a junior ( making him approximately 21 years old ) , he could have been a polished all - around player who debuted between the ages of 22 - 23 . Using revisionist history , we will say that Ichiro would have debuted in the big leagues in 1996 at the age of 22 years , six months . The Japan - to - America Pitcher Conversion It is easy to just say that you can take Ichiro ' s hits from Japan , transfer them over here and that would be his career total . The problem with doing that is not factoring in the differences between pitchers and pitches in the leagues . Arrogant as it may sound , the " stuff " being thrown in this country is better once you get in the big leagues . In fairness , the Orix BlueWave play in the Nippon Professional Baseball league . The NPB is roughly equivalent to an imaginary league between Triple - A and MLB . Clint Hulsey of Seattle Sports Central did a study on 26 pitchers who played in the NPB and then joined Major League Baseball and determined they had an average fastball velocity of 89.66 , which in scouting terms would be classified as below average . By comparison , the average velocity on a fastball in MLB today is 91.9 , according to FanGraphs . That extra two miles per hour gives you a wider margin of error to miss a spot and still avoid giving up a hit . Again , it ' s not a perfect comparison because Pitch F / X data only goes back so far , but it does give us a baseline to go off . It is also another reason we ca n ' t just say that Ichiro ' s hits in Japan would transfer over here . The Period of Adjustment Ichiro made his Major League Baseball debut at the age of 27 in 2001 and was an instant sensation . His ability to change the game with speed out of the box and incredible defense in right field , boosted by one of the best throwing arms you will ever see , helped him become the first player since 1975 to win both the Rookie of the Year and MVP awards in the same season . But the outfielder came to America as fully formed as any international player possibly can be . He was in the peak of his career as a player in his late 20s , understood what worked about his game and used it to his advantage . What you will see with a lot of younger players when they first get called up is adjusting to the speed of the game , as pitchers understand your tendencies better and can exploit them seemingly at will . We also do n ' t know what kind of hitter Ichiro would have been early in his career . We have heard stories , confirmed by Ichiro , in the past that he could hit a lot of home runs if he wanted to , but it would require him to completely change what made him such a great hitter . " If I ' m allowed to hit .220 , I could probably hit 40 [ home runs ] , but nobody wants that , " he said . Suppose the speedster did n ' t know he would have to be that kind of hitter in his early days . Who ' s to say he would n ' t have tried to be a player who hits .250 - .260 with 15 - 20 home runs ? So if we are putting Ichiro in the big leagues when he is 22.5 , the odds of him recording 193 hits in a season right away seem slim . So Where Does That Leave Us ? All of this brings us to how we figure out what Ichiro would have done spending his entire career in Major League Baseball . We have already established an age ( 22.5 ) and season ( 1996 ) for him , meaning he would be in the middle of his 18th professional season . We can keep everything as it was after the Japanese import actually debuted in 2001 ( over 2,700 hits ) , but figuring out what he did from 1996 - 2000 is tricky . The best way I could figure to calculate it was to use Baseball Reference ' s Similarity Scores , specifically from players at the same age we are looking at with Ichiro ( 22 - 26 ) , giving us a baseline to work with . Based on the players given by B - R , Lloyd Waner and Willie McGee are the closest comparisons in my opinion to use in an effort to establish Ichiro ' s early - career hit totals . Here are Waner and McGee ' s season totals from their age 22 - 26 seasons and an average of all five seasons . So if we take Ichiro ' s age 22 - 26 seasons , apply those seasonal averages to his career in Major League Baseball , we get a grand total of 951 hits in his first five years using Waner ' s average and 849 using McGee ' s average . That would give the future Hall of Famer somewhere between 3,565 and 3,667 hits . However , we also have to factor in the adjustment period . So we should take away a few hits from his first season as he gets his feet wet . Let ' s say we take away 25 - 30 hits , putting him between 3,540 - 3,630 . Regardless of how you try to divide it up , Ichiro would still be closer to 4,000 hits than 3,000 . In fact , if we give him the high end of that estimate ( 3,630 ) , Ichiro would be tied with Stan Musial for fourth on the all - time list . Unfortunately we will never know the real answer because Ichiro was in Japan for so long before coming to Major League Baseball , but we can tell that he was a great , great hitter for years in both leagues . 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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1897888-who-is-the-best-power-forward-in-the-nba-today | NFL CFB NBA World Football MLB NHL CBB MMA WWE Golf Tennis Boxing More Shows B / R Live Mag Get the App Tickets Sign Up Login NBA Who Is the Best Power Forward in the NBA Today ? Dave Leonardis @ FrontPageDave Contributor III December 22 , 2013 Comments Who Is the Best Power Forward in the NBA Today ? 0 of 9 Blake Griffin and Tim Duncan are two of the best power forwards of their respective generations . The has enjoyed an influx of great power forwards over the years . The depth of talent has led to this inevitable question : Who is the best power forward in the game right now ? When it comes to holding the title of being the best at their respective position , there seems to be a general consensus over who holds the crown at the four other spots . Since coming over from New Orleans to Los Angeles in 2010 , Chris Paul has built on an already - remarkable career and established himself as the " point god . " He ' s an elite scorer , defender and distributor as well as a perennial MVP contender . At the other guard spot , Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has held the crown for some time . His recent battle with Father Time has allowed younger candidates such as Houston ' s James Harden to try and dethrone The Black Mamba . At center , Harden ' s new teammate Dwight Howard is regarded by many as the best . With his combination of size and athleticism as well as his prowess on the glass and on defense , D12 is the closest thing to the total package . It seems fitting that a self - proclaimed king would find himself at the top of the small forward food chain . Miami ' s LeBron James towers over the league like a colossus , but the presence of Oklahoma City ' s Kevin Durant and Indiana ' s Paul George threaten King James ' reign . The field is more wide open at power forward . Several candidates can stake their claim at the top spot , which brings us to why we ' re here . To help get to the bottom of this debate , I comprised a list of the best power forwards in the game . For each contender , a case has been made on both sides why they should and should not be considered the best . Now , this list should n ' t be confused with rankings . The contenders are arranged in no particular order . The criteria are based on statistics , team success and the player ' s standing on his own team . Since this is a democracy , the decision comes down to your choices in the comment section . Feel free to add any comments or concerns or make the case for anyone you believe was snubbed . My personal choice for the top spot can be found in the final slide . Honorable Mentions 1 of 9 When it came down to it , some players were n ' t great enough to be considered contenders but were too good to be completely ignored . Here are a handful of honorable mentions , complete with what they need to do to enter the fray down the road . Anthony Davis , New Orleans Pelicans " The Unibrow " started off his sophomore season firing on all cylinders . He showed significant development in his offensive game to go along with his already stellar defensive chops . In 17 games this season , the former No . 1 overall pick is averaging 19.1 points , 10.3 rebounds , 3.4 blocks and 1.7 steals per game . Did I mention that he ' s still only 20 years old ? He has all the makings of a potential superstar . As he grows into his role as the Pelicans ' franchise cornerstone , he ' ll rapidly become more of a household name . The main thing that keeps " SkyNet " from the best power forward discussion is health . Davis has the tragic tendency to get hurt right when he ' s gaining momentum . His rookie season was cut short by a knee injury just as he was putting together his best numbers . This year , in the midst of a possible All - Star campaign , he suffered a non - displaced fracture in his hand . The former Kentucky Wildcat has all the tools to be the best , but he needs to put together a full season before he can earn consideration . Greg Monroe , Detroit Pistons In a couple of years , the battles in the paint between Davis and Greg Monroe are going to be must - see TV . Like Davis , Monroe is emerging as one the best young big men in the NBA . After averaging 16 points and nearly 10 rebounds per game last year , he is contributing 14.6 points and 8.9 rebounds a night this season . At only 23 years old , he still has a bright future ahead of him . The knock on him is two - fold . First , he shares the spotlight with the equally impressive Andre Drummond and free - agent addition Josh Smith . It ' s tough for him to separate himself in such a talented frontcourt . Second , Monroe does n ' t have Davis ' elite defensive skills . He ' ll get his hands on a few shots , but he is n ' t going to produce blocks at the same rate as the Unibrow . Still , he ' s going to be a solid power forward for a long time , and his clashes with fellow youngsters will be something to see . Pau Gasol , Los Angeles Lakers It was a last - minute decision even to put Pau Gasol on the list of honorable mentions . The main reasons for his late addition were the scant hope that he finds a new home and the pressure of Hollywood ' s bright lights does n ' t continue to hinder him . At 33 years old , Gasol is n ' t what he once was . His body is starting to quit on him , and he has n ' t looked comfortable in Los Angeles in quite some time . Still , he ' s posting a modest 15 points , 9.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per contest . Those are n ' t " elite " numbers by any means , but I ' m rolling the dice on Gasol still having one more big year left in his career . Zach Randolph , Memphis Grizzlies 2 of 9 Anthony Gruppuso - USA TODAY Sport 2013 - 14 Statistics : 16.4 points and 9.8 rebounds per game ; 45 percent shooter from the field and just under 76 percent from the free - throw line Pros While his skills have started to decline , Zach Randolph is still a factor in the paint . He has been one of the Grizzlies ' best offensive weapons for years with his litany of moves in the post . He combines a sneaky outside jumper with an old - school knack for putting his brute strength to good use . He ' s solid on the glass as well . Excluding his injury - riddled 2011 - 12 campaign , Z - Bo has averaged double - digit rebounds per game for most of the last half - decade . He has played a large part in keeping Memphis competitive for the last few seasons , even without Rudy Gay . Cons Randolph is a bit lacking on the defensive end . His size and strength keep him from getting overpowered in the paint , but he does n ' t do much to hinder opponents from scoring . According to 82games . com , opponents are shooting 51.9 percent against Randolph this season ( compared to 49.4 percent when he ' s off the court ) . Plus , his numbers have taken a dip over the last couple of years . After averaging close to 20 and 12 a night in his first two years in Memphis , his scoring averages have been 11.6 , 15.4 and 16.4 points per game each year . His track record has been good enough to get him here . In the end , though , he ' s like the Robin Thicke of nominees . He ' s worthy of being mentioned , but he ' s a long shot to win . David Lee , Golden State Warriors 3 of 9 Kyle Terada - USA TODAY Sports 2013 - 14 Statistics : 17.8 points and 9.9 rebounds per game ; 49 percent shooter from the field and 81 percent from the free - throw line . Pros David Lee is a double - double machine . He led the league in that category last season with a total of 56 , which was eight better than second - place finisher Dwight Howard . This season , he is sixth with 16 double - doubles in 28 games . Lee is one of the best inside scorers in the game , which complements his standing as a relentless rebounder . He deserves credit for his constant energy on the boards , as it ' s helped make the Warriors one of the league ' s most exciting teams . In some ways , he is like a younger , better version of Zach Randolph . He ' s even surprisingly solid at the charity stripe for a big guy , with a career free - throw mark of 78 percent . Cons Like Randolph , Lee ' s biggest weakness is defense , although he possesses an effective field - goal percentage allowed of 47.9 percent , according to 82games . com . He is n ' t going to block a ton of shots , and his lack of ideal height puts him at a disadvantage against taller forwards . Additionally , it is tough to stand out when he shares the basketball with one of the game ' s best scorers in Stephen Curry . As long as Dell ' s son is on the court , Lee will play second fiddle at best . Now , that ' s not Lee ' s fault . It ' s just tough to establish himself as the best at his position when he has to fight for touches in such a star - studded lineup . Serge Ibaka , Oklahoma City Thunder 4 of 9 Kelley L Cox - USA TODAY Sports 14.2 points , 9.4 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game ; 51 percent shooter from the field ( including a surprising 35 percent from three ) and nearly 79 percent from the free - throw line . Serge Ibaka is one of the league ' s more well - rounded power forwards . He can score around the basket , he ' s tenacious on the boards , and he ' s an elite shot - blocker . Of those traits , his knack for swatting shots is his bread and butter . He has led the league in total blocks in the last three seasons and in blocks per game in the past two . This season , his 2.4 swats per game put him third behind Anthony Davis and Roy Hibbert . His offensive game has improved in the last two seasons , including hitting the occasional trifecta . His recent exploits as a poor man ' s stretch 4 notwithstanding , Ibaka does n ' t have many offensive weapons . He can drain an outside shot every now and then , but he ' s at his best when he stays in the paint . Teams that play the Thunder do n ' t game - plan on how to stop Ibaka on the offensive end . That ' s because their focus is on Ibaka ' s more high - profile teammates , Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook For all of his talents , he is more of a contributor than a potential star . He defends the position as well as anyone in the league , but his offensive limitations make his case for the top spot pretty tough . Dirk Nowitzki , Dallas Mavericks 5 of 9 Jennifer Stewart - USA TODAY Sport 21.0 points and 6.1 rebounds per game ; 49 percent shooter from the field ( including nearly 40 percent from behind the arc ) and 92 percent shooter from the free - throw line . Pros Dirk Nowitzki is the greatest German import to hit U.S. soil since Beck ' s and is arguably the best three - point - shooting big man in NBA history . He ' s 26th all - time in career three - pointers and is 87th all - time in career three - point percentage . Even at 35 years old and on a team that is a shell of what it once was , Nowitzki still manages to put up impressive numbers . He ' s 15th in the league in scoring , and his near - 40 percent conversion rate from three puts him among the top 40 in the category . He ' s also money from the free - throw line , which is remarkable for a 7 - footer . He is currently sixth in the NBA with a 92 percent mark from the charity stripe . He continues to build on a legacy that includes 11 All - Star appearances , four All - NBA First Team selections , an MVP and a NBA championship . Nowitzki has never been much of a defender . He ' s not the walking turnstile that some of his colleagues have become over the years , but he does n ' t instill the same fear that a Serge Ibaka or Anthony Davis does . Also , since averaging 9.7 boards per game in the 2004 - 05 season , his rebounding numbers have dropped nearly every season . His 6.1 rebounds a game this season is behind the likes of guards such as Lance Stephenson and Evan Turner . Yes , it is natural for a guy entering his 16th season to lose a step or two , but a guy with Nowitzki ' s size and uncanny quickness should be a little better on the glass . Overall , he ' s an excellent scorer and dangerous shooter , but he has to prove he can still be more than that to gain ground at a very deep position . Kevin Love , Minnesota Timberwolves 6 of 9 Brace Hemmelgarn - USA TODAY Sport 25.2 points and 13.7 rebounds per game ; 45 percent shooter from the field ( including 38 percent from the three - point line ) and nearly 83 percent from the free - throw line . Kevin Love has made up for his athletic shortcomings by utilizing impeccable instincts . Few players are better at predicting where the ball will bounce off the rim than the former UCLA standout . As a scorer , he can light it up in a variety of ways . He possesses a solid post - up game but can also beat you deep ( career 36 percent shooter from three ) . Since he ' s so good at cleaning the glass , he ' s been able to pad his stats thanks to second - chance opportunities . His 25.2 points per game are good for third in the NBA , and he leads the league with 13.7 rebounds per game . If not for Minnesota ' s putrid 13 - 14 record ( as of Dec . 22 ) , Love would not only be in the discussion as the league ' s best power forward but as its Most Valuable Player as well . A few things hinder Love ' s case for the top spot . For one , his defense is lacking , to say the least . According to , opponents are shooting 52.8 percent with Love on the court this season ( compared to 50.8 percent when he ' s off ) . For all of his instincts , he does n ' t block many shots or come up with many steals . Next , health has become an issue over the last few years . He ' s played in 73 games combined in the last two seasons , which are as many as he played during the entire 2010 - 11 campaign . Last season , he managed to play in only 18 games due to myriad injuries . It ' s tough to trust a player with the " best power forward " crown if he ca n ' t stay on the court . Lastly , for all of his greatness , his teams are n ' t successful . Prior to this season , here is how Minnesota has finished each year since Love came on board : 2008 - 09 : 24 - 58 2009 - 10 : 15 - 67 2010 - 11 : 17 - 65 2011 - 12 : 26 - 40 2012 - 13 : 31 - 51 Even with the best supporting cast he ' s had since he became a pro , the Timberwolves are still a game under .500 . How can a player be the best at his position when his team is 113 - 281 in the first five years of him being there ? Love has the talent and numbers to make a strong case , but his season has to start extending past April . Blake Griffin , Los Angeles Clippers 7 of 9 20.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game ; 51.5 percent shooter from the field and 67.5 percent from the free - throw line . You can count on one hand how many power forwards have come into the league over the last decade or so with the kind of athleticism that Blake Griffin possesses . Few things get the crowd on the edge of their seats quite like Griffin awaiting a lob while running the fast break . Since entering the league in 2009 and making his debut in 2010 , he has put his athletic ability to good use on the offensive end . He ' s averaged at least 20 points per game in two of the past three seasons . He ' s also posted double digits in rebounds per game twice in that same span . Last year , he averaged 18 points and 8.3 rebounds in what was his " worst " statistical season . Griffin is a fixture on SportsCenter with his daily ration of amazing dunks . His combination of size , strength , speed and leaping ability makes him a mismatch for almost any forward trying to defend him in the paint . Even better , he ' s still only 24 years old with plenty of room to grow . Cons Perhaps our criticism of Griffin has been brought on by our own high expectations for a man with his physical gifts . As productive as he has been over the last few seasons , there is still much to improve upon . First , he could be a lot better defensively . When you can jump higher than nearly everyone else on the court , you should be able to get your hands on a few more shots . Instead , Griffin ' s career high for blocks in a season so far is 50 ( which , oddly enough , came in his aforementioned " down " year ) . Second , there has to be more to his offensive game than dunking over everybody . His post - up game is getting better ( in terms of versatility ) , but his jumper remains a work in progress . For Griffin to excel with all of those talents , he has to become less one - dimensional . Next , he is n ' t the greatest free - throw shooter . Most elite forwards convert at least 70 percent from the charity stripe . Griffin is nailing only 67 percent of his freebies , which is way up from his career mark of 62 percent . Again , Griffin is a victim of our own high standards . We expect a former No . 1 overall pick who is teaming with the best point guard in the league to have more success . Instead , he has become more famous for his dunks and acting chops ( my personal favorite being his collaboration with Cleveland Browns tight end Jordan Cameron ) than for any postseason run . There ' s no reason Griffin and Chris Paul ca n ' t be this generation ' s Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton . We ' ve seen the sizzle . It ' s time to see the steak . Tim Duncan , San Antonio Spurs 8 of 9 14.1 points , 9.1 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game ; 46 percent shooter from the field and 77 percent from the free - throw line . Five or six years ago , the title for the best power forward in the game would n ' t even be up for debate . Tim Duncan would be the winner , and it would n ' t have been close . He is the prototype for the kind of franchise big man around whom teams hope to build . The key to his success has been a vigorous attention to detail . Watching Duncan on the court is like reading a how - to guide on playing basketball . His technique is flawless . His bank shot is up there with Kareem Abdul - Jabbar ' s sky hook and Larry Bird ' s follow - through on the short list of the greatest signature shots in league history . For nearly 17 seasons , he ' s been remarkably consistent as a scorer , rebounder and defender . A testament to Duncan ' s greatness was his ability to help guide the Spurs to an unlikely trip to the NBA Finals last season , at the age of 37 . Even as he gets long in the tooth , he ' s still capable of a stellar performance . He dominated the Atlanta Hawks on Dec . 2 to the tune of 23 points and 21 rebounds . He even threw in a couple of blocks and a steal for good measure . No matter how great a player is , age is inevitably going to catch up to him . After going toe - to - toe with some of the game ' s greats , Duncan ' s greatest battle has been with Father Time . While he still plays at a high level , the former Wake Forest star is n ' t what he once was . He ' s still a formidable part of the franchise , but the Spurs have become Tony Parker ' s team . San Antonio has focused on conserving its legendary big man by giving him the occasional day off to keep him fresh down the stretch . While Duncan can still hang with the best when it matters , the miles on his odometer have caught up to him . His numbers are solid but not spectacular ( especially for his standards ) . Still , he ' s arguably the greatest to ever play the position , and if last season is any indication , you should never count him out . LaMarcus Aldridge , Portland Trail Blazers 9 of 9 Howard Smith - USA TODAY Sports 23.1 points and 11 rebounds per game ; 47 percent from the field and 79 percent from the free - throw line . LaMarcus Aldridge has spent the last few seasons making a name for himself . He averaged at least 20 points per game in the previous three seasons and is scoring a career - high 23.1 points a night ( eighth in the NBA ) this year . He ' s also posting his best numbers on the glass . Aldridge ' s 11 rebounds per contest make this the first time he ' s posted a double - digit average in boards in nearly eight years in the league . He ' s a versatile big man capable of playing the 4 or 5 , and he has a bevy of offensive weapons . According to NBA . com , he is shooting 41.8 percent from between 10 and 14 feet . He ' s also converting 46.6 percent from between 15 and 19 feet . Lastly , he is nailing 37.7 percent of his attempts from between 20 and 24 feet . Defensively , Aldridge is n ' t the elite stopper that guys like Serge Ibaka or Tim Duncan are ( although Aldridge ' s effective field - goal percentage allowed is around 49 percent , according to ) . He ' s still a better shot - blocker than Kevin Love or David Lee , but he could be better in that area . Also , Aldridge needs to be a bit more aggressive . Even teammate Wesley Matthews recently mentioned his unselfishness on the Amani & Eytan show on NBC Sports Radio ( h / t ProBasketballTalk ) : He just wants to win , he β s an extremely unselfish ( player ) . There was a time , forgot what game it was , I think he had 16 straight points or something like that , he was just balling and not missing a shot . We passed him the ball β and he had 38 so we want him to go ahead and get his 40 β and my guy was in the corner and he kind of stunted a little bit and what I yelled was like β ya ( sic ) LA , shoot His unselfishness can go two ways . On the one hand , he could be the consummate team player who forgoes his own personal statistics for the greater good . On the other , he could be someone who shies away from being the go - to guy when the pressure is on ( a la Chris Webber with the Kings ) . Time will tell which description best suits the former Texas Longhorn . Why He ' s My Pick He ' s the leader and best player on a team that is a surprising 23 - 5 . He ' s the best offensive weapon on the league ' s most dangerous offense . Granted , point guard Damian Lillard is probably 1B in the pecking order , but even Wesley Mathews considers Aldridge to be the best at his position : " In my opinion , LaMarcus is the best power forward in the NBA . I think that we β re winning now , it β s evident . " After rumors of Aldridge wanting out surfaced this past summer , the big man has changed course and instead become the catalyst of one of the best teams in the league . He ' s a potential MVP candidate and is creeping up the ranks as one of the 10 - 15 best players in the game . He can score in the post or from the outside . He hits his free throws . He ' s remarkably durable . He rebounds well , and at 28 years old , he ' s in the prime of his career . There may be guys on this list with more impressive resumes or better overall records , but for my money , Aldridge is the best power forward in the game right now . Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1935414-barcelona-explains-controversial-neymar-transfer-fees | FC Barcelona Barcelona Explains Controversial Neymar Transfer Fees Timothy Rapp January 24 , 2014 Getty Images Barcelona has recently been rocked by scandal , as former president Sandro Rosell resigned on January 24 amidst a lawsuit that accused him of covering up the terms of Neymar ' s contract and recent transfer from Brazilian club Santos Updates from Friday , Jan . 31 Inside Spanish Football provides Neymar Sr . ' s side of the story : β Neymar was only going to leave Santos for Barcelona . It was my job to wrap up and boost the deal . We received 40 million because he left Santos [ before his contract expired ] . We had better offers . I β m explaining this so my son can be at peace , I do n β t want this to cause any confusion . β I asked Bartomeu to get out the contract to protect the Neymar family β s image . I repeat that I do n β t owe anything to the tax authorities in Spain or Brazil , nothing at all . I hope they believe me , because we want peace . β Neymar could have left for free in 2014 and I would have earned β¬ 120 million because there were offers from other clubs for that amount . I hope this is the last time I have to come out and speak about this . β In June 2013 , Brazil had already chosen its hero . I , as a father and businessman , knew that if Brazil lost the Confederations Cup , with the demonstrations that were going on in Brazil , he would become the villain . So I spoke to Luis Alvaro and Odillo to move the negotiations forward . β Original Text A day after Rosell ' s resignation , new president Josep Maria Bartomeu and the director of football management , Raul Sanllehi , addressed the Neymar contract . Here are the highlights of that press conference , via Barcelona ' s official Twitter account : The Guardian provide more details about the deal : The deal to sign Neymar cost Barcelona β¬ 86.2m ( Β£ 71.4m ) , including payments to the forward and his family , the club said on Friday after the player ' s father revoked a confidentiality agreement . According to Sanllehi , Barcelona made β¬ 2.5 million in a friendly with Santos and have an agreement in place with the Neymar Foundation for β¬ 2.5 million over 5 years . The club ' s official website provided a breakdown of the forward ' s salary as well : β We are very proud of the Neymar contract , but it seems like we are being asked to apologise for it . It was a very tough negotiation β , according to RaΓΌl SanllehΓ , who personally headed the team which hammered out the deal . The Director of the Football Management Area said he very much regretted that the figures surrounding the transfer had been leaked , but again insisted that the global cost of the transfer was 57.1 million Euros , to which a bonus of 2 million Euros will be added if Neymar finishes in the As well as explaining again the figures paid to Santos β 17 million Euros β and the 40 million Euro compensation paid to N&N ( Neymar da Silva and Nadine , the players parents ) , the Club also revealed the player β s salary . The total salary cost to the Club is 56.7 million Euros ( gross ) , which is divided into three concepts : 2.7 million Euros as agent commission ( 5 % , rather than the 10 or 15 % paid by other clubs ) , a 10 million Euro signing on fee and a Raphael Minder of The New York Times has more on the lawsuit filed against Rosell : In a short televised address , Rosell said that his resignation was β irrevocable β and followed what he called a period of unspecified β threats β against him and his family . But he called the accusation related to Neymar β s transfer β unjust and brash , β and he suggested a soccer club was entitled to keep some dealings confidential . β The signing of Neymar is correct , and his signing has sparked envy and desperation among some of our opponents , β Rosell said . β Some confidentiality is essential in soccer , and were it not so it could cause prejudices to the club . β Yahoo ! Sports ' Eurosport Staff provided a statement from Gerardo Martino discussing the situation on Jan . 25 : " It ' s not the kind of situation we would want to be in , " Martino said . " The players are sad but they know the best way forward is to do things well in footballing terms , " added the Argentine , who is in his first season in charge after taking over from the ailing Tito Vilanova . " The dressing room seems in good shape to me . They are enjoying life at Barca and they need to win like every year and respect the club ' s playing style in winning trophies . " Neymar has certainly been worth the investment ( at least if it was an investment made above board ) . He ' s earned a 7.73 average match rating from WhoScored in 16 La Liga appearances , scoring six goals and adding eight assists . That ' s the fourth highest average match rating in La Liga , trailing only Real Madrid ' s Cristiano Ronaldo ( 8.21 ) , Neymar ' s teammate Lionel Messi ( 8.14 ) and Sevilla ' s Ivan Rakitic ( 7.86 ) . He ' s also scored three goals and added two assists in six Champions League starts . Suffice to say , there has n ' t been much of an adjustment period for Neymar in European football . There will be an adjustment for his club , however , as the team looks to weather this latest storm and move forward with a new president . While the players continue to perform β Barcelona is atop the La Liga table , though tied with Atletico Madrid in points β the Catalans have seen their share of scandals this year , as Messi and his father were accused of tax fraud in September . More than likely , Barcelona would like to finish the season without another one of their stars finding themselves in the middle of controversy . Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1936220-super-bowl-winners-final-score-of-every-nfl-finale-in-history | Super Bowl Super Bowl Winners : Final Score of Every NFL Finale in History Alex Kay February 2 , 2014 LENNOX MCLENDON / Associated Press The excitement surrounding the 2014 Super Bowl between the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos makes this the perfect opportunity to take a look back at all the previous Super Bowl champions the NFL has crowned over the years . While the league has been doling out titles in some form since its inaugural season in 1920 , it was n β t until the Super Bowl was first contested in 1967 that these championships truly gained their luster . From Vince Lombardi β s Green Bay Packers up through Ray Lewis β Baltimore Ravens , there have been plenty of worthwhile champions in the 47 - year history of the Super Bowl and there will inevitably be one more once the Broncos and Seahawks do battle . With that in mind , let β s take a look at each big game in the Super Bowl ' s history , followed by a closer look at some of the greatest winners of all time . List of Super Bowl Winners No . Date Location Score I Jan . 15 , 1967 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Green Bay 35 , Kansas City 10 II Jan . 14 , 1968 Orange Bowl ( Miami ) Green Bay 33 , Oakland 14 III Jan . 12 , 1969 Orange Bowl ( Miami ) New York Jets 16 , Baltimore 7 IV Jan . 11 , 1970 Tulane Stadium ( New Orleans ) Kansas City 23 , Minnesota 7 V Jan . 17 , 1971 Baltimore 16 , Dallas 13 VI Jan . 16 , 1972 Tulane Stadium ( New Orleans ) Dallas 24 , Miami 3 VII Jan . 14 , 1973 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Miami 14 , Washington 7 VIII Jan . 13 , 1974 Rice Stadium ( Houston ) Miami 24 , Minnesota 7 IX Jan . 12 , 1975 Pittsburgh 16 , Minnesota 6 X Jan . 18 , 1976 Pittsburgh 21 , Dallas 17 XI Jan . 9 , 1977 Rose Bowl ( Pasadena , Calif . ) Oakland 32 , Minnesota 14 XII Jan . 15 , 1978 Superdome ( New Orleans ) Dallas 27 , Denver 10 XIII Jan . 21 , 1979 Pittsburgh 35 , Dallas 31 XIV Jan . 20 , 1980 Rose Bowl ( Pasadena , Calif . ) Pittsburgh 31 , Los Angeles 19 XV Jan . 25 , 1981 Superdome ( New Orleans ) Oakland 27 , Philadelphia 10 XVI Jan . 24 , 1982 Silverdome ( Pontiac , Mich . ) San Francisco 26 , Cincinnati 21 XVII Jan . 30 , 1983 Washington 27 , Miami 17 XVIII Jan . 22 , 1984 Tampa ( Fla . ) Stadium Los Angeles 38 , Washington 9 XIX Jan . 20 , 1985 Stanford ( Calif . ) Stadium San Francisco 38 , Miami 16 XX Jan . 26 , 1986 Chicago 46 , New England 10 XXI Jan . 25 , 1987 New York Giants 39 , Denver 20 XXII Jan . 31 , 1988 Jack Murphy Stadium ( San Diego ) Washington 42 , Denver 10 XXIII Jan . 22 , 1989 Joe Robbie Stadium ( Miami ) San Francisco 20 , Cincinnati 16 XXIV Jan . 28 , 1990 San Francisco 55 , Denver 10 XXV Jan . 27 , 1991 Tampa ( Fla . ) Stadium New York Giants 20 , Buffalo 19 XXVI Jan . 26 , 1992 Metrodome ( Minneapolis ) Washington 37 , Buffalo 24 XXVII Jan . 31 , 1993 Dallas 52 , Buffalo 17 XXVIII Jan . 30 , 1994 Georgia Dome ( Atlanta ) Dallas 30 , Buffalo 13 XXIX Jan . 29 , 1995 Joe Robbie Stadium ( Miami ) San Francisco 49 , San Diego 26 XXX Jan . 28 , 1996 Sun Devil Stadium ( Tempe , Ariz . ) Dallas 27 , Pittsburgh 17 XXXI Jan . 26 , 1997 Green Bay 35 , New England 21 XXXII Jan . 25 , 1998 Qualcomm Stadium ( San Diego ) Denver 31 , Green Bay 24 XXXIII Jan . 31 , 1999 Pro Player Stadium ( Miami ) Denver 34 , Atlanta 19 XXXIV Jan . 30 , 2000 Georgia Dome ( Atlanta ) St . Louis 23 , Tennessee 16 XXXV Jan . 28 , 2001 Raymond James Stadium ( Tampa , Fla . ) Baltimore 34 , New York Giants 7 XXXVI Feb . 3 , 2002 New England 20 , St . Louis 17 XXXVII Jan . 26 , 2003 Qualcomm Stadium ( San Diego ) Tampa Bay 48 , Oakland 21 XXXVIII Feb . 1 , 2004 Reliant Stadium ( Houston ) New England 32 , Carolina 29 XXXIX Feb . 6 , 2005 Alltel Stadium ( Jacksonville , Fla . ) New England 24 , Philadelphia 21 XL Feb . 5 , 2006 Ford Field ( Detroit ) Pittsburgh 21 , Seattle 10 XLI Feb . 4 , 2007 Dolphin Stadium ( Miami ) Indianapolis 29 , Chicago 17 XLII Feb . 3 , 2008 University of Phoenix Stadium ( Glendale , Ariz . ) New York Giants 17 , New England 14 XLIII Feb . 1 , 2009 Raymond James Stadium ( Tampa , Fla . ) Pittsburgh Steelers 27 , Arizona Cardinals 23 XLIV Feb . 7 , 2010 Sun Life Stadium ( Miami ) New Orleans Saints 31 , Indianapolis Colts 17 XLV Feb . 6 , 2011 Cowboys Stadium ( Arlington , Texas ) Green Bay Packers 31 , Pittsburgh Steelers 25 XLVI Feb . 5 , 2012 Lucas Oil Stadium ( Indianapolis ) New York Giants 21 , New England Patriots 17 XLVII Feb . 3 , 2013 Mercedes - Benz Superdome ( New Orleans ) Baltimore Ravens 34 , San Francisco 49ers 31 ESPN . com Stats courtesy of ESPN unless otherwise noted 1972 Miami Dolphins ( 14 - 0 , 3 - 0 ) Pablo Martinez Monsivais / Associated Press The 2007 New England Patriots were so close to ousting the undefeated Dolphins on this list , but Tom Coughlin , Eli Manning and the New York Giants found some improbable success and put the sole blemish on the Pats record in the Super Bowl . This β Phins team may not have had the same firepower as that New England squad , but it still boasted nine Pro Bowl talents and six Hall of Famers . It is worth noting that Miami had the fortune of playing the league β s easiest schedule in 1972 , and it is still ranked as easiest journey of all 80 Super Bowl participants as of 2006 . Regardless , Mercury Morris and Co . are deserving of mention as one of the all - time greats for their still - standing feat of being the only team to go undefeated in the regular season and playoffs in Super Bowl history . Quarterback Bob Griese attempted just 11 passes , completing eight for 88 yards with a touchdown and an interception , per NFL . com . Miami rushed the ball 37 times for 184 yards , doing just enough to knock off the Washington Redskins , 14 - 7 , to cap off its incredible run . 1978 Pittsburgh Steelers ( 14 - 2 , 3 - 0 ) Associated Press If you could n β t tell by the table above , head coach Chuck Noll β s β Steel Curtain β Steelers absolutely dominated the mid - to - late 1970s . The 1978 Super Bowl team was arguably the best of the bunch , as it boasted 10 future Hall of Famers and secured the fourth championship in six years for this immensely successful franchise . RCG / Associated Press Pittsburgh β s defense ranked atop the league in points allowed that year , giving up just 12.2 per game that season . To put that in perspective , Seattle β s elite defense allowed 14.4 per game in 2013 . With Franco Harris pounding the rock and Terry Bradshaw having one of his finest seasons , the Steelers were unstoppable all the way through the Super Bowl . Bradshaw went 17 - of - 30 passing for 318 yards , tossing four touchdowns to one interception , per NFL . com . Hall of Fame receiver Lynn Swann helped with much of that damage with seven catches for 124 yards and a score , while Harris added 68 yards and a TD on the ground . While the Dallas Cowboys managed 330 total yards , the Steelers were efficient on third downs and vanquished the Cowboys , 35 - 31 , forging their legacy as one of the NFL β s great dynasties . 1985 Chicago Bears ( 15 - 1 , 3 - 0 ) Anonymous / Associated Press This Bears team is absolutely legendary . Not only did it routinely crush opponents on defense β giving up just 12.4 points per game all season long and cruising through three postseason games with a combined score of 91 - 10 β but it also had fun doing it . Best remembered for the β Super Bowl Shuffle β video that was filmed the day after Chicago β s first and only loss of the season , this confident group dominated in β 85 , and no other team had a fighting chance . There was no shortage of exciting talent on the roster , with Richard Dent recording 17 sacks , William β The Fridge β Perry scoring four touchdowns on the year and Walter β Sweetness β Payton going for more than 2,000 yards from scrimmage for the third consecutive season . With head coach Mike Ditka calling the shots , the Bears held the New England Patriots to just 123 net yards on 54 offensive plays , per NFL . com . Chicago picked off the Pats twice and stifled them all day long . In total , New England managed just 12 first downs and converted one of 10 third downs on the day . The Bears ' 46 - 10 shellacking of New England in the big game solidified them as a group that will always be remembered with reverence in Super Bowl lore . 1992 Dallas Cowboys ( 13 - 3 , 3 - 0 ) David J . Phillip / Associated Press The Cowboys were starting to define themselves as β America β s Team β back in 1992 , the season that they won their first of three Super Bowls in four years . The sheer amount of talent on that roster is a large reason why it was tough to root against these guys and even tougher to play against them . Troy Aikman , Emmitt Smith , Michael Irvin and Jay Novacek are just a few of the players who made up a star - studded lineup . The team averaged 25.6 points , the second most in the league that year , in addition to boasting a defense that gave up the least amount of yards per game in the league . That balance translated to immense success on the field , with a point differential of plus - 166 . Give the Cowboys additional credit for knocking off the 14 - 2 San Francisco 49ers , a true powerhouse at the time , in the NFC Championship to advance to the Super Bowl and kick - start their dynasty with a 52 - 17 win over the Buffalo Bills , in which Dallas forced several turnovers and moved the ball efficiently all game long . The Cowboys sealed the victory in dominant fashion with 21 unanswered fourth - quarter points . 1989 San Francisco 49ers ( 14 - 2 , 3 - 0 ) Bill Chan / Associated Press The β 89 Niners were one of the most dominant teams the NFL has ever had the fortune to put on the field . Joe Montana and Jerry Rice were in their primes at the time , which allowed this team to average a whopping 27.6 points per game . The defense was n β t shabby either , with Ronnie Lott and Charles Haley wreaking havoc on the opposition . They helped keep foes to just 15.8 points and allowed the fourth - fewest yards per game in the league . While legendary head coach Bill Walsh had retired and made way for George Seifert to come in and succeed in his first year , it likely did n β t matter who was calling the plays for this historically skilled group . They were destined for Super Bowl greatness , and no one was going to stop them . That much was evident when the 49ers outscored opponents 126 - 26 in the postseason . Facing off against the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl , Montana and Rice put their chemistry on full display , connecting seven times for 148 yards and three touchdowns in effortless fashion , per NFL . com . Montana was flawless , and the defense held John Elway to 10 - of - 26 passing for 108 yards and two interceptions . Montana went on to win MVP honors , as San Francisco celebrated a 55 - 10 victory . Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2125676-ranking-the-10-best-players-who-have-never-won-a-major-club-trophy | Ranking the 10 Best Players Who Have Never Won a Major Club Trophy For some players , winning trophies becomes a nonchalant habit β an expected custom that follows them everywhere they go and wherever they play . But for others , despite years of loyal service and countless highlights , that defining , silverware moment simply eludes them throughout their careers . Call it bad luck or even a cruel twist of fate , but some genuine household names have missed out on major club honours despite scoring goals galore and representing their countries . Here , Bleacher Report takes a look at 10 such names whose medal count remains at zero , be it a league championship or a domestic cup competition . 10 . Rickie Lambert 1 of 10 Sang Tan / Associated Press There ' s a chance this slide will need rewriting in 10 months time following Rickie Lambert ' s recent switch from Southampton to Liverpool . But for now , the well - travelled striker remains without the silverware his determination and doggedness deserve . Having earned a move to the top end of the Premier League via the likes of Bristol Rovers , Rochdale and Stockport County , the 32 - year - old would love nothing more than to succeed at Anfield . And if he finally gets his hands on a trophy with the club who released him at the age of 15 , his already inspiring story will have the happiest of endings . 9 . Robert Lee 2 of 10 Few players have enjoyed the popularity afforded to Robert Lee during his time with Newcastle United , but even the Londoner ' s best efforts could n ' t end the Geordies ' wait for silverware . It ' s been 45 long years since the Magpies last lifted a major trophy , and during the midfielder ' s decade on Tyneside , they came mighty close to breaking their duck . Within the space of three years in the late 1990s , the Toon twice finished runners - up to Manchester United in the Premier League and also reached consecutive FA Cup finals but to no avail . Lee ' s commitment and industry earned him plenty of praise under Kevin Keegan and , latterly , Sir Bobby Robson , but ultimately the former England man ended his career medal - less . 8 . Leighton Baines 3 of 10 Fresh from World Cup duty with England , Leighton Baines has n ' t given up on landing a domestic winners ' medal with Everton , and few would begrudge him such an honour . The popular left - back has been at Goodison Park since switching from Wigan Athletic in 2007 , and so far he ' s won the club ' s Player ' s Player of the Year Award three times . The closest the 29 - year - old has come to glory was in the 2009 FA Cup final , when a Frank Lampard goal handed Chelsea victory over the Toffees to end his dream . But there ' s still time left for the goalscoring defender to rectify his drought , as attentions now turn to the new season which gets underway next month . 7 . Malcolm Macdonald 4 of 10 The man who famously netted five times in a single game for England in 1975 made it to three major finals in English football β but ended up on the losing side on each occasion . Affectionately know as " Super Mac , " Malcolm Macdonald was an instant success at Newcastle United following his arrival in 1971 , notching a hat - trick on his home debut against Liverpool . But his goalscoring prowess could n ' t land the Magpies the silverware they craved as they lost to the Reds in the 1974 FA Cup final and Manchester City in the League Cup two years later . A big - money move to Arsenal promised to break that cycle , but the powerful forward was on the losing side again in 1978 in the FA Cup , and his career was cruelly wrecked by injury soon after . 6 . Jermaine Defoe 5 of 10 A product of West Ham United ' s famed youth academy , Jermaine Defoe terrorised defences throughout England for 15 years but remains empty - handed as far as medals go . He missed out on silverware by a matter of weeks in 2008 , leaving Tottenham Hotspur to join Portsmouth in a Β£ 6 million deal , only for Spurs to beat Chelsea in the League Cup final the very next month . His return to White Hart Lane the following year did see the 31 - year - old go on to break Martin Chivers β European goalscoring record for the club , and he was commended for netting five in one game against Wigan Athletic . But as far as silverware goes , the striker will be hoping for better luck in his new surroundings with Major League Soccer side Toronto . 5 . Tim Cahill 6 of 10 Still hitting the headlines on the big stage despite turning 34 at the end of last year , Tim Cahill reminded an audience of millions of his talents with a sublime goal at this summer ' s World Cup . The Australian international netted a blockbuster against Holland with a stunning volley that remains a genuine goal of the tournament contender . Now playing his domestic football Stateside with the New York Red Bulls , the hugely popular forward has two FA Cup runner - up medals from his time with Millwall and Everton . He has tasted success for his country in the OFC Nations Cup , but for now at least , Cahill ' s quest for a club trophy goes on . 4 . Johnny Haynes 7 of 10 Associated Press Much like Tom Finney , Johnny Haynes was a man who put loyalty ahead of personal glory . Roundly considered one of the greatest footballers of his generation , the Londoner spent the entirety of his senior career at Fulham on the banks of the River Thames . All told , the inside - forward notched up 18 years , 658 games and 158 goals with the Cottagers , and at one stage refused to follow the likes of Denis Law and John Charles to the promise of high wages and glamour in Italy . Haynes did , however , become England ' s first Β£ 100 - per - week player and was the cornerstone of the national side that scored an incredible 40 times in six straight wins in 1960 - 61 , including a 9 - 3 victory over Scotland . The trophies his talents deserved never arrived , but he remains a legend in the game ; a statue was erected in his memory outside Craven Cottage following his death in 2005 . 3 . Giuseppe Signori 8 of 10 Giuseppe Signori was one of Serie A ' s most lethal strikers and donned the shirts of Lazio , Sampdoria and Bologna amongst others . Yet , astonishingly , his trophy cabinet remained bare . The man commonly known as " Beppe " was the epitome of prolific and finished top scorer three times in four seasons in Italy ' s top flight whilst at the Stadio Olimpico . Quite how silverware eluded him is a mystery , and the now 46 - year - old sits level with Alessandro Del Piero as the league ' s eighth - highest scorer of all time on 188 . 2 . Tom Finney 9 of 10 He may have spent his entire playing days with Preston North End , but there ' s no doubting Tom Finney was a national treasure . The sparkling winger was way ahead of his time and soon made a big impression on the Deepdale regulars following his first - team debut in 1946 . In a career that was initially held up by the Second World War , Finney went on to make 473 appearances for the Lilywhites , netting 210 goals in the process , and he also bagged a total of 76 England caps . That he never lifted a trophy with his hometown club remains one of football ' s great injustices , and he had to make do with runner - up medals in both the First Division and the FA Cup . His legacy lives on in Lancashire , with Preston naming a new stand after him in 1995 . A true great of the game , Finney died in February 2014 at the age of 91 . 1 . Matt Le Tissier 10 of 10 In a senior club career that spanned 16 years , Matt Le Tissier spent every season on England ' s south coast with Southampton , and is their second - highest scorer of all time . An outrageously skilful playmaker , his highlights reel contains some of the best goals ever scored in the Premier League . The Guernsey - born star is also considered one of the great penalty takers , netting 47 out of 48 from the spot . Now 45 and working as a pundit for Sky Sports , the man affectionately known as " Le God " by supporters never did get to lift a trophy with his beloved Saints . 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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2162577-which-nba-teams-have-most-2014-15-national-tv-games | NBA Which NBA Teams Have Most 2014 - 15 National TV Games ? Adam Fromal August 13 , 2014 Bleacher Report The NBA ' s schedule for the 2014 - 15 campaign is out , which means you can start penciling in dates on your calendar , evenings on which you wo n ' t want to be anywhere but in front of a television . And which teams will spend the most time on national broadcasts ? Below , you can find the answer in visual form , where the size of the bubble in question represents the frequency with which that team will be appearing on screens nationally . As you progress to the right on the following graphic , you ' ll find the more successful teams from 2013 - 14 , but note the size of the bubbles do n ' t increase in corresponding fashion . Let ' s also take the win - loss factor out of the equation and glance solely at the raw data . In the following chart , you can look at the distribution of nationally televised games for the entire league : As Matt Moore breaks down for CBS Sports , it ' s the Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder with the most games on national TV , boasting 32 apiece . Then there are outliers , like the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies , whose appearances on nationwide broadcasts do n ' t really correlate with their success on the court . National TV Appearances Team Number of Appearances Atlanta Hawks 4 Boston Celtics 4 Brooklyn Nets 10 Charlotte Hornets 7 Chicago Bulls 30 Cleveland Cavaliers 29 Dallas Mavericks 18 Denver Nuggets 12 Detroit Pistons 3 Golden State Warriors 25 Team Number of Appearances Houston Rockets 25 Indiana Pacers 8 Los Angeles Clippers 32 Los Angeles Lakers 28 Memphis Grizzlies 9 Miami Heat 20 Milwaukee Bucks 2 Minnesota Timberwolves New Orleans Pelicans 10 New York Knicks 23 Oklahoma City Thunder 32 Orlando Magic 2 Philadelphia 76ers Phoenix Suns 17 Portland Trail Blazers 23 Sacramento Kings 7 San Antonio Spurs Toronto Raptors 9 Utah Jazz 3 Washington Wizards 15 What surprises you most ? Who are you most excited to watch next season ? Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2228214-alabama-vs-arkansas-live-score-and-highlights | Alabama Crimson Tide Football Alabama vs . Arkansas : Live Score and Highlights Bryan Manning October 11 , 2014 USA Today Alabama 14 , Arkansas 13 β Final No . 7 Alabama avoided two consecutive losses on Saturday with a 14 - 13 road win over Arkansas . Despite a sluggish effort offensively , the Crimson Tide relied on their outstanding defense to shut down Arkansas ' rushing attack in the second half . A blocked point - after attempt in the first half proved to be the difference in the game . The Crimson Tide return home next week to host Texas A&M , while Arkansas looks for its first SEC win next week against Georgia . Continue to stay with us here at Bleacher Report for postgame analysis and grades for both teams . You can find the official box score at NCAA . com Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/229506-penn-state-101-joe-paterno | Penn State Football Penn State 101 : Joe Paterno Kevin McGuire August 3 , 2009 Joe Paterno . His name is synonymous with college football . The trademark Coke - bottle glasses and nose would surly find a spot on a college football Mount Rushmore if one were ever created . To say that Penn State football would be incomplete without the Brooklyn native pacing up and down the sideline would be an understatement . Joe Paterno is Penn State football . At this stage of his career you may find it difficult to believe that Paterno was not always the head coach . The college football icon has coached the Nittany Lions since 1966 as a head coach , but also served as an assistant coach under Rip Engle from 1950 to 1965 before taking over the program . Paterno was also a stand out college football player at Brown University . In 2003 the Brown Bears unveiled their top 50 players in the program ' s history and none other than Paterno was listed under the corner backs . With Brown , Paterno still holds school records for interceptions in a season ( 14 ) and interception yards ( 290 ) . Paterno also ranks third in Brown history with 350 punt return yards and is a member of the Brown Athletic Hall of Fame . After his playing career wrapped up at Brown , where he was coached by Engle , Paterno was offered to come to Penn State as an assistant under his coaching protege . And thus the legend was born . throughout his lengthy career Paterno has picked up a number of awards , crowning him as an elite coach in college football . Awards 1972 Walter Camp Coach of the Year 1978 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year 1981 Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year 1982 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year 1986 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year 1986 Paul " Bear " Bryant Award 1994 Walter Camp Coach of the Year 2002 Amos Alonzo Stagg Award 2005 Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year 2005 Home Depot Coach of the Year How many coaches have been named Walter Camp Coach of the Year in three different decades ? One . Only Paterno has been awarded the Walter Camp Coach of the Year in three different decades , and somehow missed out in the 1980 ' s , the decade in which he won two national championships . Under the guidance of Paterno Penn State was crowned as national champions twice , in 1982 and 1986 . But there should be more . Penn State has had undefeated seasons in 1968 , 1969 , 1973 , and 1994 and despite the successes on the field in those seasons the Nittany Lions could no better than number two in the final standings . Perhaps this is the reasoning for Paterno ' s somewhat liberal view on the playoff debate in college football . Known as a political conservative , and a vocal supporter for former president George H.W. Bush ( Paterno gave a speech at the 1988 Republican National Convention ) and a friend of Gerald Ford , it may be somewhat of a surprise to hear Paterno speak out in favor of radical changes in college football and the tradition laden Big Ten conference . Paterno has made no secret that he is in favor of expansion in the Big Ten , allowing the conference to organize a championship game , and has at times alluded to his preference for a playoff system in order to settle everything on the field . Paterno received the ultimate recognition in 2007 when he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame " You need to play with supreme confidence , or else you ' ll lose again , and then losing becomes a habit . " - Joe Paterno Perhaps no other quote from the mind of the living legend has so much meaning as that . At the turn of the century Penn State football went through one of the worst stretches in the program ' s history . Struggling through four losing seasons between 2000 and 2004 ( the Nittany Lions went 9 - 4 in 2002 ) brought about many questions from critics and naysayers . Proclamations that the sport of college football had passed by Paterno were abundant . Cries for his job were countless . The thought of Paterno hanging up his patented black sneakers crossed the minds of many in the Penn State community , but it is Paterno who continues to stride forward , telling the disbelievers , as ESPN ' s Lee Corso might say , " Not so fast my friend . " Since taking the head coaching position at Penn State in 1966 there have 838 coaching changes in the top tier of college football , an average of more than six coaching swaps at each school . The game of college football does not pass by Paterno ; head coaches pass by Paterno on their way to the unemployment line . While being recognized as a great coach for his actions on the field is great , Paterno tends to take most pride in his actions , and the actions of his players , off the field . When he started coaching at Penn State Paterno immediately took initiative to ensure that his players not only succeeded on the field , but off of it as well . Paterno encouraged his players to keep up their studies and emphasized that winning on the field is good but getting an education and setting yourself up for the future after football was essential . It should come as no surprise that Penn State football players graduate a a rate well above the Division I average of 67 percent . Penn State players graduate at a rate of 78 percent , second in the Big Ten behind Northwestern . Paterno does not stop there . Name me another college football head coach who has a wing of the school ' s library named after him . Joe Paterno does in honor of his charitable contributions to help expand the Patte Library at Penn State ' s University Park campus . In addition to the library Paterno and his wife , Sue , have contributed over $ 4 million in funds to various academic departments which have helped Penn State to grow and provide a better environment to educate . Joe Paterno Record by Year 1966 5 - 5 1967 8 - 2 - 1 1968 11 - 0 1969 11 - 0 1970 7 - 3 1971 11 - 1 1972 9 - 3 1973 12 - 0 1974 10 - 2 1975 9 - 3 1976 7 - 5 1977 11 - 1 1978 1979 8 - 4 1980 10 - 2 1981 1982 11 - 1 * 1983 8 - 4 - 1 1984 6 - 5 1985 12 - 0 * 1987 8 - 4 1988 5 - 6 1989 8 - 3 - 1 1990 1991 11 - 2 1992 7 - 5 1993 1994 12 - 0 1995 1996 11 - 2 1997 1998 1999 10 - 3 2000 5 - 7 2001 5 - 6 2002 9 - 4 2003 3 - 9 2004 4 - 7 2006 9 - 4 2007 2008 2009 At the age of 82 everybody wonders at the beginning of the football season , " Is this Paterno ' s final year ? " The truth is he he may stick around long enough to reach 400 wins and then some . He has left no question that he would like to this coaching gig as long as he is able too and he will always tell you that he feels great . Maybe he stays away from extra helpings of Peachy Paterno , a popular ice cream flavor at the famous Penn State Creamery . There is no doubt that Paterno has been an icon in the sport of college football and has mentored many people , not just football players , in his time . Feel free to share any ways that Paterno has influenced your life in any way in the comments section . You are also invited to share your favorite Paterno memory . To read the original article on Examiner . com , click here Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2349182-super-bowl-ad-costs-latest-info-on-cost-of-2015-super-bowl-commercials | 2015 Super Bowl Super Bowl Ad Costs : Latest Info on Cost of 2015 Super Bowl Commercials Mike Chiari February 1 , 2015 AP Images There is no more coveted event during which to air a commercial than the Super Bowl , but companies hoping to get a major rub from the big game were forced to shell out a record - breaking amount of cash in 2015 . According to The Wall Street Journal , a basic , 30 - second ad for Super Bowl XLIX costs a whopping $ 4.5 million : The Wall Street Journal WSJ A 30 - second ad in this year ' s # SuperBowl will set a brand back about $ 4.5 million . http : / / t . co / v7KcG92JeJ Per Lauren Jones of WAVE 3 in Louisville , Kentucky , that breaks down further to $ 150,000 per second : Lauren Jones LaurenWAVE3TV How much do you think a 30 second # SuperBowl ad costs ? Better yet . . .per second . A mind blowing 150 K each second & ; 4.5 million each 30 secs . The lofty cost does n ' t come as a major surprise since it has consistently risen for the most part over the years . With that said , now that there are more advertising options than ever before , it is fair to question if $ 4.5 million is truly worth it . Per Lauren Johnson of Adweek , DigitasLBi Chief Investment Officer Adam Shlachter pointed out that a company can launch a massive online marketing campaign for less than the cost of a single , 30 - second Super Bowl commercial . " With ( a $ 4.5 million ) budget , you can run a YouTube masthead , Snapchat sponsored story , sponsored Instagram ad , promoted Twitter trend and a Yahoo homepage takeover and still have money to spare , " Shlachter said . There is no question that Shlachter makes a compelling case for alternatives to Super Bowl television ads . That becomes even clearer considering more ambitious companies had to cough up $ 9 million in exchange for a minute - long commercial , according to USA Today Sports on Twitter : USA TODAY Sports usatodaysports Super Bowl commercials reportedly cost $ 9 million per minute this year : http : / / t . co / O77jPc8jci As far as the Super Bowl is concerned , everything about it has grown since the Green Bay Packers routed the Kansas City Chiefs 35 - 10 in Super Bowl I back in 1967 . Not only have the pageantry , hype and importance surrounding the game reached incomprehensible levels , but the cost of advertising has increased by leaps and bounds as well . Per Richard Rogers of CBS News 12 in Augusta , Georgia , a Super Bowl I ad cost only $ 40,000 , which means the price has increased by more than 11,000 percent over the past 48 years : RICHARD ROGERS RRNEWS12 An ad in the first Super Bowl in 1967 was $ 40,000 . This year ? Around $ 4.5 million . http : / / t . co / QvlcMZKkwF Inflation is only natural over the course of a half century , but the Super Bowl is on an entirely different level . Paying $ 4.5 million for a commercial of any kind was once unheard of , but the popularity and wide - reaching impact of the Super Bowl has suddenly made it commonplace . Time will tell if ponying up that much money is ultimately worth it for the companies that decide to do so , but the guarantee of being seen by the largest television audience in the United States is something that may transcend tangible cost . Follow @ MikeChiari on Twitter Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2425986-nhl-playoff-standings-2015-current-bracket-matchups-and-postseason-picture | NHL NHL Playoff Standings 2015 : Current Bracket Matchups and Postseason Picture Brian Mazique April 10 , 2015 Tom Mihalek / Associated Press With just two days remaining in the NHL ' s regular season , there ' s only two playoff spots still up for grabs . The Ottawa Senators , Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins are separated by just two points in the Eastern Conference standings . Clearly , one of the three will be left out of the playoffs . Here ' s a look at the current standings in both conferences . NHL Standings as of 4 / 9 / 2015 Place Team Division Points Eastern Conference Atlantic Division 1 Montreal Canadiens A 108 2 Tampa Bay Lightning A 106 3 Detroit Red Wings 98 Metropolitan Division 1 New York Rangers M 111 2 Washington Capitals M 101 3 New York Islanders 98 Wild Card Ottawa Senators 97 Pittsburgh Penguins 96 In the Hunt Boston Bruins 95 Western Conference Place Team Division Points Pacific Division Anaheim Ducks P 107 Vancouver Canucks P 99 Calgary Flames 97 Central Division St . Louis Blues C 107 Nashville Predators C 104 Chicago Blackhawks 102 Wild Card Minnesota Wild 100 Winnipeg Jets NHL . com If recent play is left to prove which team is most worthy , the Penguins are going to get the short end of the stick . The team has lost four games in a row , and thus it is in a must - win situation heading into its final two games of the season . The Penguins are at home against the New York Islanders on Friday and on the road against the lowly Buffalo Sabres in the regular - season finale . As inappropriate as it might seem , Pittsburgh controls its own destiny . If the Pens win out , they will take a playoff spot with 100 points . The highest Ottawa can get is 99 , and the Bruins can reach no higher than 97 . Injuries to Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang have proved crippling for the Penguins , but it ' s time the team made a stance and showed enough pride to win two must - have games . Current Playoff Matchups If the season ended today , here are the matchups we ' d see in both conferences : Current Eastern Conference Playoff Matchups Series Away Team Home Team W1 vs . A1 Ottawa Senators Montreal Canadiens A3 vs . A2 Detroit Red Wings Tampa Bay Lightning W2 vs . M1 Pittsburgh Penguins New York Rangers M3 vs . M2 New York Islanders Washington Capitals NHL . com Current Western Conference Playoff Matchups Series Away Team Home Team W1 vs . C1 Minnesota Wild St . Louis Blues C3 vs . C2 Chicago Blackhawks Nashville Predators W2 vs . P1 Winnipeg Jets Anaheim Ducks P3 vs . P2 Calgary Flames Vancouver Canucks Most Intriguing Potential First - Round Series Calgary Flames vs . Vancouver Canucks Sergei Belski - USA TODAY Sports These two teams split four regular - season meetings , and all but one of the contests was decided by a goal or less . The games figure to be close and physical , and the series also features a matchup between two of the game ' s best left wingers . The Calgary Flames ' Jiri Hudler has accounted for 73 points and tallied a sparking plus - 14 rating this season . On the other side , the Vancouver Canucks ' Daniel Sedin has put up 72 points this season . We ' ll likely get a competitive series and some potentially dazzling playmaking from Hudler and Sedin . New York Islanders vs . Washington Capitals Geoff Burke - USA TODAY Sports The New York Islanders and Washington Capitals spilt their regular - season series as well . The home team won all four meetings , and all but one game was decided in overtime or a shootout . It will be great to see the Caps ' Alexander Ovechkin go head - to - head with John Tavares . Yahoo Sports shows how productive both stars have been in comparison with the game ' s other superstars : Yahoo Sports NHL YahooSportsNHL # NHL : Points per game Crosby 1.11 Seguin 1.08 Kane 1.05 Malkin 1.04 Tavares 1.04 Benn 1.02 Datsyuk 1.02 Voracek 1.01 Ovechkin 1.00 Ovechkin leads the league in goals scored with 52 , and Tavares is in a three - way tie for the overall points lead with 83 . Two of the game ' s biggest stars will attempt to lead their very even teams to victory . It should make for a great series . Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2441715-breaking-down-barcelonas-remaining-la-liga-opponents | FC Barcelona Breaking Down Barcelona ' s Remaining La Liga Opponents Jason Pettigrove April 27 , 2015 Can Barcelona secure another La Liga title ? Barcelona are edging closer towards another La Liga title and the countdown to the end of the season has already begun . Just five games separate the Catalans from league glory and they ca n ' t rest on their laurels with Real Madrid poised to take advantage of any slip - ups . On paper , all but one of the remaining fixtures would n ' t appear to present too much of a problem to a side who are amongst the form teams in Europe in 2015 . But we all know that anything can , and often does , happen in football and complacency has lost many a team titles or league placings . Luis Enrique and his side have been peerless during the latter part of this campaign . Let ' s take a look at the five sides hoping to knock Lucho from his perch . . . Getafe Barcelona ' s display at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez was one of their worst of the season . Daniel Ochoa de Olza / Associated Press This game perhaps gives Enrique the chance to rotate . And how times change . There ' ll be no complaints this time if the manager chooses to utilise his full squad against a side that have never won at Camp Nou . Barca will have learned lessons from their visit to the Coliseum Alfonso Perez earlier in the campaign . On that occasion , the Blaugrana strutted in , and walked back out with their tails between their legs after an insipid 0 - 0 draw . With only 28 goals to their name during this campaign , the minnows of Madrid will have their work cut out to get anything at all from the game . They are susceptible if their full - backs , Sergio Escudero and Alvaro Arroyo , are put under pressure and while Barca ' s front three will give them a thorough examination , they ' ve still to beat Vicente Guaita , a solid keeper who Barca themselves were interested in not so long ago . Cordoba Will Cordoba already be relegated by the time Barcelona come to town ? Manu Fernandez / Associated Press As with Getafe , expect to see a number of changes against a Cordoba side that are as good as relegated . Indeed , if Eibar and Almeria get at least a point in their midweek fixtures and Cordoba do not , then they will have fallen through the trapdoor before this match takes place . Another early Saturday kick - off might not normally have sat well with the Catalans who generally struggle at this particular kick - off time , but with a Champions League semi - final just four days after this game , the extra time to rest will be welcomed . Twelve losses from the last 14 games , per WhoScored , is hardly form to worry Barcelona , but Enrique will remind his players to be wary . An away draw against Villarreal and a narrow 0 - 1 defeat to Athletic Club in their last two shows signs of a mini - revival . Minds can not be drawn to the Champions League fixture until this one has been put to bed . Real Sociedad Barcelona deserved what they got at the Anoeta . Nothing . Luis Enrique should give David Moyes a warm shake of the hand when they meet at Camp Nou . After all , it was the result at the Anoeta Stadium at the turn of the year which kick - started Barca ' s season , the Catalans being almost unstoppable since then . This game is sandwiched between Barca ' s fixtures against Bayern Munich and a fast start will be needed as the Blaugrana try to put the game to bed early and allow for some more rotation . Lionel Messi was left on the bench in a watershed game for Luis Enrique . Moyes ' side ca n ' t buy a win at the moment , the back end of February being the last time La Real took home all three points . Real can certainly upset the apple cart with Esteban Granero and Xabi Prieto in particular to the fore at present . Carlos Vela has n ' t been at his best for a while but remains a player who can turn the game in an instant . With Inigo Martinez exemplar at both ends of the pitch too , Barca can be assured of another tough test . Atletico Madrid Neymar has helped turn the tide of results against Atletico Madrid . Potentially the game that wins Barcelona the title but if Atleti still need the points for third place , then this is likely to be another battle royale . The Rojiblancos will arrive at this game fresh and ready whereas the Catalans will be coming off the back of a gruelling second leg against Bayern , and whether or not they have been successful in their European endeavours , minds will be tired and bodies will be sore . Antoine Griezmann remains the biggest threat to Barca ' s aspirations . Twenty - five goals in all competitions , per WhoScored , is a fine return for a player who is ostensibly the second striker for Diego Simeone ' s side . Despite looking likely to leave in the summer per Sky Sports , Mario Mandzukic has the perfect opportunity to put himself in the shop window for a number of Premier League clubs with a towering performance here . With quality right across the XI , Simeone has a genuine chance of putting a spoke in the works against Barca for the second season running . Deportivo La Coruna Deportivo are hanging on to La Liga survival by the skin of their teeth . Another final - day battle will be more than most cules can take after the title was snatched from their grasp at the same stage last season . With one eye on the Copa Del Rey final a week following this game , it ' s likely that Luis Enrique will want to be in a position to rest as many as possible . Without a win in 12 games , Deportivo are again hanging onto their La Liga status by the skin of the teeth and whether or not they have secured survival by the final day , they ' ll still come to Camp Nou determined to play football . Down already and the pressure will be off Victor Sanchez ' s side who can then play freely . Scrapping for points needed to stay in the Spanish top flight will see an entirely different complexion to the game , especially if Barca need a point or three themselves to see off Madrid ' s challenge once and for all . Ex - Barca man Oriol Riera has been in man - of - the - match - winning form for Depor and you ' d imagine that nothing would give him greater pleasure than to put one over on his old employers . Their man threat will come from the right with the effervescent Lucas Perez keeping Jordi Alba busy all game . Barca have shown that they are more than capable of winning enough games to take them to league glory , but when the pressure ' s on , can they get over the line ? Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2454931-breaking-down-cleveland-browns-roster-after-the-2015-nfl-draft | Breaking Down Cleveland Browns Roster After the 2015 NFL Draft The Cleveland Browns spent 12 picks in the 2015 NFL draft , partially overhauling a roster that was in need of a face - lift . There are still plenty of familiar faces around in Cleveland , but at least three rookies will compete for significant playing time in 2015 . In addition to the rookies , a number of free - agent acquisitions will fill some holes and provide competition at various positions on the depth chart . One of the most shocking , and maybe concerning , aspects of the Browns ' depth chart is just how few positions are set for a competition this summer . The majority of the returning starters from last year ' s 7 - 9 squad are locked into their jobs , and a few newcomers are safe at their positions as well . Perhaps that means the front - office and coaching staff are content with the direction the team is headed . Or maybe the team is simply headed for another disappointing season . Quarterback 1 of 9 Bob Leverone / Associated Press Some members of the media will undoubtedly try to bill this as a quarterback controversy , but it ' s actually a fairly straightforward situation : Josh McCown will start until Johnny Manziel is ready . Any struggles from McCown will lead to debate about when to put Manziel back under center , but the team proved last season they are n ' t going to rush him onto the field simply because the starter is struggling . The team has minimal hopes of competing in 2015 , so the goal is simply to continue developing their young talent . If that means Manziel sits and learns , while McCown puts on a mediocre display week after week , then so be it . As of right now the competition for the third - string job is between Thaddeus Lewis , who was with the team in 2011 and 2012 under Pat Shurmur , and Connor Shaw . Running Back 2 of 9 Running back is probably the position that will produce the most intriguing training camp battle , with three young backs all vying for carries . The most likely scenario has the Browns spitting carries between Terrance West and Isaiah Crowell . After the Browns parted ways with Ben Tate last season , West and Crowell received 100 percent of the carries given to running backs , with almost an even split between them ( 96 for Crowell ; 90 for West ) . Between the two backs , West was slightly more productive overall and was certainly the more powerful runner between the two . West averaged 2.2 yards after contact per attempt and forced a total for 25 missed tackles . While Crowell forced just nine missed tackles with 1.9 yards after contact per rushing attempt . Based on those stats , West earned a significantly higher Elusive Rating ( 32.9 compared to Crowell ' s 13.6 ) . Crowell , however , was the more explosive back , breaking off nine runs of 15 or more yards β the same number generated by the rest of the Browns ' running backs combine . With both backs bringing a slightly different style to the table , they complement each other well and figure to receive the bulk of the carries in 2015 . So where does Duke Johnson fit in ? It ' s reasonable to expect an occasional carry for Johnson , but the Browns targeted him for the impact he ' ll have on the passing game . In 2014 , Johnson had more receptions ( 38 ) than all three Browns running backs combined ( 29 ) . Pro Football Focus shares another record - breaking Johnson stat : New Cleveland Browns HB Duke Johnson forced 15 missed tackles on receptions in 2014 , the most of any running back in this draft class β Pro Football Focus ( @ PFF ) May 2 , 2015 The team may have failed to add an instant - impact weapon at wide receiver , but Johnson should give the passing game a boost as a threat out of the backfield . If the Browns carry another running back for special teams duties , the competition will be between Shaun Draughn and Glenn Winston , both of whom were on the roster in 2014 but did not receive any carries . Wide Receiver 3 of 9 Tony Dejak / Associated Press After losing nearly one - third of their receptions from a season ago in Josh Gordon , Miles Austin and tight end Jordan Cameron , the Browns made the receiver position a priority in free agency . Veterans Dwayne Bowe and Brian Hartline enter the fold and will compete for starting jobs with Andrew Hawkins and Taylor Gabriel . It ' s safe to assume Bowe will be one of the starters on the outside for Cleveland in 2015 , with Hartline having a leg up on the competition for the other spot . Hawkins was the Browns ' primary slot receiver a season ago and led the team with 101 targets overall . But he hauled in just 63 of those , giving him a disturbingly low catch rate , considering nearly half his targets ( 49 ) came from the slot . Gabriel was a pleasant surprise as an undrafted free agent , catching 38 passes on 71 targets . But at 5 ' 8 " , 167 pounds , it ' s tough to see much room for growth from Gabriel . What seems to be missing from the Browns ' depth chart at receiver is the big target who can make plays downfield . Gabriel was the Browns ' most frequently targeted receiver on passes 20 yards or more down the field , but given his size , he is n ' t the ideal receiver for that role . Following Gabriel in that category was 5 ' 10 " Travis Benjamin . Both Hartline and Bowe offer some size , but they lack the speed to be a viable threat downfield . In fact , the two receivers combined for just three receptions on 13 targets beyond 20 yards in 2014 . Many fans believed this was an area that should have been addressed in the draft , but the Browns only added Vince Mayle in the fourth round . While Mayle might offer the Browns some long - term potential , he fits the same physical profile as Bowe at this stage of his career β a receiver with decent size but the inability to stretch the field . PFF ' s Sam Monson provided some analysis regarding Mayle : Ooh , Vince Mayle . Like it Cleveland . Guy ' s got big talent , but very iffy hands . Dropped a nation - leading 19 passes . Intriguing player β Sam Monson ( @ PFF_Sam ) May 2 , 2015 The interesting battle in training camp could be between Mayle and Marlon Moore . The Browns carried six receivers for much of the 2014 season , including Moore , due to his duties as a return specialist . If the Browns determine that Moore is too valuable on special teams to cut , it could put Mayle in a difficult position . And if you ' re looking for a sleeper on the depth chart , it ' s third - year pro Rodney Smith . The Browns added the 6 ' 4 " Smith off waivers from Minnesota last October . He played sparingly , receiving just one target ( a Connor Shaw interception ) in Week 17 . Despite the limited experience , he ' s the one receiver on the roster who fits the physical profile of the big , deep threat the team needs . Tight End 4 of 9 Tight end is a difficult position to figure out for the Browns because so much has changed . Jordan Cameron is gone , opening up a glaring hole for a pass - catching tight end in the offense . The team signed Rob Housler from Arizona , who ' s likely to take over the role , but it appears to be a clear downgrade . Housler spent the first four years of his career in Arizona but failed to ever take control of the starting job . While he was the team ' s primary receiver at tight end in 2013 , the Cardinals were disappointed in his performance and brought in John Carlson to replace him in 2014 . Housler was relegated to backup duties and caught just nine passes . The Browns only other options , however , are Gary Barnidge , an adequate backup known for his blocking and possession receiving skills , and Jim Dray , a lesser version of Barnidge . To understand how the Browns plan to use the tight ends , perhaps new offensive coordinator John DeFilippo ' s time in Oakland needs to be analyzed . In 2014 , the Raiders used Mychal Rivera almost exclusively as a receiver , rarely holding him back in pass protection . It ' s possible the Browns see this role for Housler and will use Barnidge and Dray for blocking duties . The interesting twist in the Raiders offense that has not been seen in Cleveland in recent years is the use of H - back Marcel Reece . Reece , a former college receiver , compares favorably to Malcolm Johnson , the Browns ' sixth - round selection . Like Reece , Johnson also got his start as a receiver and offers a similar skill set as a versatile weapon in the backfield and on the line . It ' s possible Johnson will emerge as the Browns ' secondary weapon from the tight end / fullback position . The Browns also drafted Randall Telfer in the sixth round . He ' s recovering from a foot injury ; however , with no timetable for a return , he is unlikely to be in the team ' s plans for 2015 . Offensive Line 5 of 9 Left Tackle : Joe Thomas This one ' s easy . Thomas has started every game for the Browns since the start of the 2007 season and , barring injury , he ' s not going anywhere anytime soon . Left Guard : Joel Bitonio Bitonio had a fantastic rookie year turning in PFF ' s fifth - highest grade of all guards . His run - blocking performance was key to the success of the Browns ' rookie running backs . It ' s fairly safe to assume Bitonio is locked into this job for the foreseeable future , but there is one scenario worth tossing out there . Mitchell Schwartz was the Browns ' weak link on the offensive line a season ago , and Bitonio played tackle in college at Nevada . If the Browns view rookie Cameron Erving as a better fit at guard than tackle , perhaps they would entertain the idea of giving him the left guard position , while shifting Bitonio to right tackle . It ' s not the most likely scenario , but it ' s something to consider . Center : Alex Mack His days are probably numbered , as he ' s free to opt out of his contract at the season , but Mack is locked in for at least one more year at center before Erving takes over . Right Guard : Erving or John Greco This is a confusing situation for the Browns . Greco has been solid since taking over the starting job at right guard at the end of the 2013 season . In 16 starts at the position , he ' s posted a PFF grade of 17.3 , which would have ranked ninth among all guards in 2014 . Would the Browns really dump Greco for a rookie with almost no experience at the position ? It seems like an unnecessary and risky move . Right Tackle : Schwartz or Erving With limited options in the passing game and a stable of running backs , it ' s clear what type of team the Browns will be in 2015 . Unfortunately , Schwartz is coming off a season in which he was graded at minus - 6.6 in the run game by PFF . Erving is an unknown , as he struggled at left tackle for Florida State last season before shifting to guard . But it ' s safe to assume the team will give him a look at right tackle in training camp . Defensive Line 6 of 9 There are too many scenarios along the defensive line to run through them all , but let ' s try to go through the basic strategy . Phil Taylor and Danny Shelton , in some combination , will share the duties of run - stuffing nose tackles , with Ishmaa ' ily Kitchen factoring into the rotation in some capacity if he makes the team . Taylor ' s duties likely stop there , but Shelton is a more versatile weapon , which defensive coordinator Jim O ' Neil will likely take advantage of to give opposing quarterbacks some different looks . In terms of recent Browns history , he ' ll likely play a role similar to Shaun Rogers in Rob Ryan ' s defense in 2010 . As for defensive end , training camp is going to be a wide - open competition between Randy Starks , Billy Winn , Desmond Bryant , John Hughes and rookie Xavier Cooper . In limited playing time due to injuries , John Hughes was the most impressive of the group in 2014 . But it ' s anyone ' s guess as to who locks down the starting jobs . Linebacker 7 of 9 David Richard / Associated Press The linebacker unit looks almost identical to 2014 . At inside linebacker Karlos Dansby returns as the leader of the unit with Craig Robertson and Christian Kirksey rotating in next to him . The trio took all but 12 of the Browns snaps at the inside linebacker position a season ago . On the outside , it ' s the same group with the exception of rookie Nate Orchard taking over for Jabaal Sheard . The key to the unit is Barkevious Mingo , who will likely lock down one of the starting spots at outside linebacker opposite Paul Kruger . Mingo made some strides in his sophomore year , but he still has yet to become the pass - rush force the Browns anticipated when selecting the athletic freak sixth overall in 2013 . A year ago , Sheard , Kruger and Mingo took 95 percent of the Browns snaps at outside linebacker . Assuming Orchard fills Sheard ' s shoes , it ' s reasonable to expect a similar breakdown from the group in 2015 . It ' s worth noting that Armonty Bryant , who primarily played defensive line when healthy the past two seasons , is a candidate to factor in . His spot on the roster is not guaranteed , but he ' s a sleeper to keep an eye on in training camp . Seventh - round selection Hayes Pullard is a candidate to earn a backup job at inside linebacker , but he ' ll primarily be competing with Tank Carder for a special teams role . Secondary 8 of 9 Cornerback The cornerback position is fairly easy to figure out , especially at the top of the depth chart . Joe Haden and free - agent signee Tramon Williams are locked in to starting spots , with K ' Waun Williams likely returning as the team ' s primary nickel corner . The difficult piece of the puzzle to figure out is Justin Gilbert , whose rookie year was a complete bust . Realistically , the Browns probably ca n ' t count on him for much of anything based on what he showed last year . But if he puts it all together , suddenly the Browns have elite depth in the secondary . Pierre Desir , Robert Nelson and rookie Charles Gaines will likely form the competition for two final spots at cornerback . Safety Nothing significant has changed from a season ago , as Donte Whitner will play strong safety with Tashaun Gipson at free safety . Rookie Ibraheim Campbell will likely be Whitner ' s primary backup at strong safety , with Jordan Poyer appearing to be the only candidate to back up Gipson . It ' s possible the team may shift one of their many cornerbacks to free safety , especially if Gilbert elevates his game and creates a crowded situation . Special Teams 9 of 9 Return Specialists In 2014 , Marlon Moore and Travis Benjamin returned the majority of the kicks . Benjamin will likely return , but Moore ' s job is in jeopardy due to the addition of Duke Johnson . Anything can happen in camp at this position , but Johnson would appear to be a safe bet to take the job away from Moore . Benjamin returned punts last year , but Johnson could be given an opportunity to compete for that role as well . Kicker Garrett Hartley returns after closing out the season as the team ' s kicker , but he does n ' t exactly have a stranglehold on the position . Rookie Marvin Kloss was invited to a try out this spring and has a chance to win the job if all goes well . Kloss was 7 - 9 from beyond 40 yards and 4 - 7 from 50 yards as a junior in 2013 . His opportunities diminished greatly during his senior year , but he certainly has the leg for the position . It ' s entirely possible , however , that the Browns 2015 kicker is n ' t even on the roster at the moment . Punter Spencer Lanning was a disappointment , ranking as PFF ' s fourth - worst kicker , but he likely returns for another year . Travis Coons , a second - year player the Browns picked up last December , is also on the roster as competition . Long Snapper Christian Yount returns as the long snapper . He has started every game at the position since he was acquired during the 2011 season . All stats from Pro Football Focus . | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2483210-ranking-the-10-biggest-upsets-in-belmont-stakes-history | Ranking the 10 Biggest Upsets in Belmont Stakes History Julie Jacobson / Associated Press The Belmont Stakes is traditionally referred to as the Test of Champions and for good reason . At Belmont Park , some of the greatest champions in horse racing history have been crowned , while others have tasted the bitterest defeat . Horse racing fans are familiar with disappointment . Since Affirmed won the Triple Crown in 1978 , there have been 13 horses to ship to Belmont Park with the hopes of completing the Triple Crown . Of those 13 , only 12 actually made it into the starting gate , and all went home empty - handed . Here is a look at the greatest upsets in Belmont Stakes history , ranked in a combination of long odds , sheer shock value and with how much of a lock the favorite had seemed . 10 . Touch Gold , 1997 1 of 10 Bill Kostroun / Associated Press The Favorite : Silver Charm , the popular winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes seemed nearly unbeatable . Known for his grit and determination , the big gray colt was a lock to win . The Spoiler : Touch Gold , the second choice on the tote board , loomed as a major threat after a terrible trip in the Preakness Stakes . How It Happened : Under a perfect , strategic ride by Chris McCarron , Touch Gold made his move from just off the pace and took a wide path as he approached Silver Charm , who was engaged in a battle with his longtime rival Free House . Touch Gold rallied past and won by three - quarters of a length , and Silver Charm never saw him coming . 9 . Victory Gallop , 1998 2 of 10 Bill Kostroun / Associated Press The Favorite : Real Quiet won the Kentucky Derby as a minor long shot and in the Preakness Stakes was the second choice . In both races , he defeated an up - and - coming colt with a big closing kick , Victory Gallop . The Spoiler : Victory Gallop , after a pair of runner - up efforts , was poised to turn the tables on his rival . At odds of 4 - 1 , he was not a long shot , but nonetheless he handed Real Quiet a crushing upset . How It Happened : At the top of the stretch , Real Quiet was four lengths in front and looked like he was going to gallop into the history books . Then , with ground - eating strides , Victory Gallop cut into that lead until the two were neck - and - neck . After the horses exchanged several bumps , Victory Gallop eked out a hard - fought win by a nose . 8 . Commendable , 2000 3 of 10 RON FREHM / Associated Press There was not a Triple Crown on the line in 2000 , but Aptitude was tabbed as the favorite after a runner - up effort to the heralded Fusaichi Pegasus in the Kentucky Derby . Commendable had never hit the board against stakes competition . He broke his maiden in his first start and then was no better than fourth in any of his subsequent six starts against winners , including a 17th - place finish in the Kentucky Derby . How I t Happened : Commendable contested the lead early , seized command and never looked back . Under a textbook ride by Pat Day , he coasted to a 1 1 / 2 - length victory at odds of nearly 19 - 1 . It ranks as one of D . Wayne Lukas ' s greatest upsets in a great career of long - shot wins . 7 . Tonalist , 2014 4 of 10 Seth Wenig / Associated Press California Chrome had risen from obscurity to become a fan favorite , and it seemed like his Cinderella story would continue into the history books . Tonalist , a fresh face after skipping the previous two jewels of the Triple Crown , was the fifth choice on the tote board at odds of 9 - 1 . Weary from the rigors of the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness , California Chrome simply came up flat . When he began to spin his wheels at the top of the stretch , the scene was set for an upset . Tonalist came flying late to overtake the front - running long shot Commissioner and win by a head . 6 . Ruler on Ice , 2011 5 of 10 Frank Franklin II / Associated Press Though there was no Triple Crown on the line , Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom returned in the Belmont Stakes after losing the Preakness to Shackleford . Both colts were short prices for their rematch in the Belmont . Ruler On Ice had never won a stakes race prior to the Belmont Stakes , and his odds reflected his resume . He went off at nearly 25 - 1 . A lot went wrong for Animal Kingdom in the Belmont . He stumbled so badly leaving the gate that it was remarkable that jockey John Velazquez stayed aboard . That , combined with a sloppy track , blew the doors open . Ruler On Ice and Shackleford dueled for the lead early , and once Ruler On Ice prevailed , he splashed home to a big upset victory . 5 . Bet Twice , 1987 6 of 10 Alysheba won the Kentucky Derby in heroic fashion after rival Bet Twice caused him to clip heels and nearly fall to the ground . The colt also won the Preakness over that adversary . Bet Twice , second in both previous Triple Crown races , was ready to step into the spotlight on his own . At odds of 9 - 1 , Bet Twice was overlooked despite his consistency . As the heavy favorite at 4 - 5 odds , Alysheba was unable to recapture the form he had showed in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes . Bet Twice , without the pressure of his familiar rival , won by an emphatic 14 lengths . 4 . Lemon Drop Kid , 1999 7 of 10 Charismatic , the former claimer - turned - Kentucky Derby winner , had already done the impossible and won the first two legs of the Triple Crown . A Grade 1 winning juvenile , Lemon Drop Kid had struggled to hit his best stride as a sophomore . After finishing ninth in the Kentucky Derby , he turned in an average effort to finish third in the Peter Pan Stakes . Bob Baffert had entered his superstar filly , Silverbulletday , to take on the boys , and she and Charismatic hooked up to slug it out early on the front end . He fought gamely but faded to third , while long shots Lemon Drop Kid and Vision and Verse swept past him . Charismatic was pulled up with a broken leg just strides after the wire in one the most memorable and heartbreaking moments in Triple Crown history . 3 . Da ' Tara , 2008 8 of 10 Big Brown had been the dominant winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes . Despite rumors of hoof problems that plagued the colt leading up to the race , he was the heavy favorite and seemed unbeatable . People are probably still asking themselves where Da ' Tara came from . With only a maiden victory to his credit , he was second against minor stakes company prior to the Belmont . He was the longest shot on the board at 38 - 1 . Kent Desormeaux gave Big Brown what was a highly criticized ride and ultimately pulled the colt up at the top of the stretch . With the favorite out of contention , Da ' Tara was loose on the lead and stole the race by 5 1 / 4 lengths . 2 . Birdstone , 2004 9 of 10 Smarty Jones was undefeated , and that perfection seemed like a lock to continue . The chestnut colt was a fan favorite and packed the house at Belmont Park . Birdstone , a homebred for horse racing matriarch Marylou Whitney , was a Grade 1 winning juvenile . His sophomore season had been less noteworthy with only an allowance race and two poor efforts against top stakes company . He went off at 36 - 1 . The question will always remain : Did Stewart Elliott move Smarty Jones too soon ? There was significant race riding in the Belmont Stakes and the other jockeys , particularly Jerry Bailey on Eddington and Gary Stevens on Rock Hard Ten . As Stewart Elliott told the Washington Post , the pressure on the pace proved too much . " I thought if I could get a clear lead , maybe he ' d relax , " the veteran rider said . " I was planning on getting away with an easy eighth or quarter [ of a mile ] , but it did n ' t happen . " Both veterans took it to Smarty Jones early , likely at the cost of their own success . Smarty Jones held a tenuous lead at the top of the stretch , but Birdstone rapidly closed the gap and won by a length . Author ' s note : Having been at the rail by the finish line that day , I have never heard a grandstand go silent like it did when Birdstone won before or since . 1 . Sarava , 2002 10 of 10 War Emblem , winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes , was the heavy favorite heading into the gate of the Belmont Stakes . His connections ? Jockey Victor Espinoza and Bob Baffert . Sound familiar ? Sarava was a bay colt who began his career in Europe and then broke his maiden stateside as a juvenile . Prior to the Belmont Stakes , he won the first stakes race of his career : the ungraded Sir Barton Stakes . He went into the gate as the longest shot on the board at 70 - 1 . How It Happened : War Emblem stumbled to his knees at the start , and at that point , the hope for a Triple Crown was gone . Between a tough Triple Crown campaign and that adversity , it was too much to overcome as he finished eighth . Sarava was forwardly placed early and resiliently wore down the talented Medaglia d ' Oro to post the biggest upset in modern Belmont Stakes history . | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2486162-cleveland-cavaliers-vs-golden-state-warriors-live-score-analysis-for-game-1 | 2015 NBA Finals Cleveland Cavaliers vs . Golden State Warriors : Live Score , Analysis for Game 1 Andy Bailey June 4 , 2015 Getty Images The Golden State Warriors official Twitter account has been adding # StrengthInNumbers to the end of all its tweets leading up to the NBA Finals , a mantra that came to life in a 108 - 100 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the 2015 NBA Finals As the Cavs went to isolation after isolation with LeBron James , the Warriors team held together , absorbing haymakers from the best player in the world and responding every time . LeBron ' s 44 points on 18 - of - 38 shooting were spectacular but not enough in the face of the complete attack by the Warriors . Stephen Curry finished with a team - high 26 points , Klay Thompson had 21 and Andre Iguodala added 15 . Though he came in third in the scoring column , Iguodala may have been the most impactful Warrior . He forced LeBron into a number of very difficult shots , got his hands into passing lanes and finished around the rim on the other end . For the Cavs , missing a game - winner at the end of regulation by mere inches cost them more than just Game 1 . When Iman Shumpert ' s last - ditch attempt came up just short as the buzzer sounded , few could ' ve predicted that Kyrie Irving would go down with an injury during the extra time . Irving hobbled to the locker room after having his knee buckle underneath him on an overtime drive . His status going forward is uncertain . If he does miss time , Cleveland ' s status is certain , and it ' s pretty scary . Game 2 will be on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET . Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2520806-mendes-vs-mcgregor-results-winner-recap-and-reaction-from-ufc-189 | NFL CFB NBA World Football MLB NHL CBB MMA WWE Golf Tennis Boxing More Shows B / R Live Mag Get the App Tickets Sign Up Login Mendes vs . McGregor Results : Winner , Recap and Reaction from UFC 189 USA Today Conor McGregor told anyone who would listen that he was going to beat Chad " Money " Mendes . In the main event at UFC 189 Saturday night , he backed up the talk with a second - round TKO win over Mendes in the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas . UFC on Fox Sports tweeted out the result : FOX Sports : UFC UFCONFOX CONOR MCGREGOR is your new interim champion ! ! TKO in the 2nd round over Chad Mendes . What a finish # UFC189 Those who said Mendes could take down McGregor were proven correct rather quickly . Those who said McGregor could spring right back up were also correct . Mendes got McGregor to the mat early in the first round , but The Notorious One worked to his feet and the fight went back to stand - up exchanges . The takedowns were n ' t done yet , though . Mendes went on to take down McGregor twice more in the opening frame . He ended the round on top and doing damage to a bloodied McGregor . Mendes once again went to the wrestling in the second frame . After McGregor landed a few strikes on the feet , Mendes scored another takedown and went to work with elbows to McGregor . McGregor ' s knockout power proved to be too much , however . After the two fighters scrambled to their feet late in the second round , McGregor started throwing combinations with a great sense of urgency . Mendes had the early edge , but the 26 - year - old Irishman got the decisive blow when he caught his opponent with a left - handed punch to the jaw . Mendes fell to the floor , ultimately causing Herb Dean to call an end to the fight . I knew I was going to prove to people I β m a true fighter . It does n β t matter who it is , " McGregor said after the fight , per MMAFighting . com The win marks the official dawning of a UFC star in McGregor . The Irishman has everything a fighter needs to become a cash cow for the organization β a divisive personality , endless confidence and an exciting fighting style that saw him finish four out of his five UFC opponents in the lead - up to this fight . As Bleacher Report UK noted , the man can even fill out a venue to watch him stand on a scale : B / R Football brfootball # McGregor v # Mendes weigh - in β picture from our man in Las Vegas , @ jeremybotter # UFC189 http : / / t . co / Isov3MDyiF Now , he can add the ability to beat a wrestler to his resume . After all , that was the question on everyone ' s mind heading into the match . The dynamic striker had never seen a wrestler of Mendes ' caliber . McGregor was comfortable with the questions , though . This is part of the business . People want questions answered , β McGregor said per Tristen Critchfield of Sherdog . com . β That β s what makes money . People are interested to see . I β m happy that people have questions . If they did n β t have these questions , it would n β t generate as much interest . It β s part of the game , and I β m OK with it . β The questions for McGregor are n ' t done yet , though . In fact , the biggest one still looms : Is he better than featherweight champion Jose Aldo ? The Brazilian was supposed to be McGregor ' s opponent Saturday , but an unfortunate rib injury forced him off the card . It ' s a question that will ultimately be answered . Dana White shed some light on the plans for McGregor going forward , per MMA Fighting : MMAFighting . com MMAFighting White said if McGregor beats Mendes , it β s an even bigger fight against Aldo . He said the UFC will spend even more money on promotion . The Irishman ' s victory will only make Aldo - McGregor an even bigger affair than it was before . Heading into UFC 189 , it was about the bad blood between the two . There was still some mystery as to whether McGregor was truly an elite fighter . Now that question is out the window . Interim titles might not mean much , but in this case , it ' s a symbol of McGregor ' s legitimacy . With the added intrigue of McGregor proving himself against a quality opponent like Mendes , the anticipation for Aldo - McGregor goes through the roof . The Irishman should be savoring the opportunity to once again answer people ' s questions . Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2551412-how-nfl-players-really-view-fantasy-football | Fantasy Football How NFL Players Really View Fantasy Football Sean Jensen September 2 , 2015 Brian Ach / Associated Press It ' s a billion - dollar industry , by any accounting . Fans love it . Websites like Bleacher Report , ESPN , NFL .com and Yahoo give it top billing . New companies offering advice on it emerge seemingly daily . We all know that fantasy football has exploded . But what do those in real football think of it ? At first , many were dismissive . But now ? You hear players talking about it . . . I need fantasy points ! Chicago Bears defensive end Jared Allen said . " It ' s connected fans to players even more . Now they feel they can truly play Monday Morning Quarterback from the couch . " Fantasy football is a huge part of our game . " You do n ' t get the eye rolls from players when you mention it anymore . The players are players now . Vikings kicker Blair Walsh says he ' s in a league with teammates . Veteran Cardinals backup quarterback Drew Stanton was in one with 10 Lions teammates his rookie season . Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald has never played fantasy football but said he sees how much it benefits the NFL . " It ' s great to see people playing and bringing fringe fans to the game , " he said . To get a real sense of the fantasy football landscape within the real football landscape , Bleacher Report recently polled 24 players , asking different questions ( and different numbers of questions ) depending on the players ' positions and involvement . The results were candid and insightful . Much can be learned from their responses , both about how to approach fantasy football and how NFL players approach real football . Participating Players Name Team Larry Fitzgerald ARI Geoff Schwartz NYG Charles Tillman CAR Jared Allen CHI Drew Stanton ARI Tevita Finau HOU Andrew Gachkar DAL Teddy Williams CAR Corey Wootton DET Isaac Fruechte MIN John Sullivan MIN Harrison Smith Mohamed Sanu CIN Brian Robison Trevor Roach CIN Ken Bishop DAL Josh McCown CLE Sam Young JAX Blair Walsh Shaun Hill Charles Johnson Reggie Walker DEN Anonymous N / A Anonymous N / A Sean Jensen First off , of the 24 , only 10 admitted they played fantasy football . Walsh does n ' t hide the fact he ' s a huge fan . " It lets you be competitive , and it lets you be a general manager , " Walsh said . " I think that ' s exactly what fans want : the power to choose players and pick scenarios and situations . " Vikings teammate Brian Robison has been approached several times about playing fantasy football , but he ' s always rebuffed the invitations . " I feel like my time should be spent on concentrating on my job , instead of worrying about what else is going on around the league , " Robison said . New York Giants guard Geoff Schwartz said he ' s played twice during his professional career , both times when he was on injured reserve . " When I ' m healthy and playing , " Schwartz said , " I do n ' t have the time . " Of the 10 players who said they had played fantasy football , eight said they had drafted a teammate . Cincinnati Bengals receiver Mohamed Sanu has tried to draft as many of his teammates as he can . " I could n ' t get A.J. Green , " Sanu said . " Why not draft the people you got confidence in ? There are other great players in the league , but you got to draft your boys ! " Vikings safety Harrison Smith said half his team last year was comprised of former Notre Dame teammates . Blair Walsh admitted he tends to be a " homer " in fantasy football because he gets to see what his teammates are doing on a daily basis . " I pick up guys who might play more and get more reps , " Walsh said . " I guess that ' s the insider trading of fantasy football . " Stanton said he prides himself in projecting a breakout player from his own roster . " I always try to get a sleeper at the end [ of the draft ] that people do n ' t know about that I think will be good , " said Stanton . Three of 24 players could n ' t muster a guess when asked what percentage of players play fantasy football . But of the 21 who did venture a projection , the range varied from 1 to 75 percent . " Rarely do I hear anyone say they participate in it , " said Panthers cornerback Teddy Williams , who was responsible for the 1 percent projection . Vikings teammates Robison , Walsh and center John Sullivan , interviewed separately , all projected that 75 percent of players participated in fantasy football . The Vikings , though , may be the exception rather than the rule . Twelve of the 21 players who provided an estimate said fewer than a third of NFL players play fantasy football . It ' s probably a team - to - team thing . Stanton said his Lions teammates did play fantasy football , but his Cardinals teammates seem not to . Or maybe whether players admit it is a team - to - team thing . Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Ken Bishop , who guessed that half of NFL players played fantasy football , said , " I think people play but do n ' t talk about it . " When asked how many of the players who play fantasy football actually draft themselves , 17 responders provided a percentage . Bishop provided the low with 30 percent , while the remaining 16 guessed it was at least 50 percent , including seven that said 100 percent . " Every last one of them if they were able to pick themselves , " Sanu said . " If you do n ' t , it would be foolish . " These are , after all , elite athletes with no shortage of confidence . " Let ' s be honest , " said one offensive lineman , who requested anonymity . " These are guys who play in the best league in the world and have large egos . I ' d draft myself , if I could . " Jared Allen guessed that 85 percent of players who play fantasy football would pick themselves . " Everyone is confident in their own abilities , " he said , " so of course they ' ll draft themselves . " Walsh is a kicker , Stanton and Matt Hasselbeck quarterbacks and Johnson and Sanu are receivers . Each of them has played fantasy football , and they play positions where they could select themselves in a fantasy draft . Sanu and Johnson admitted to doing just that , while Stanton said that he has not . In October 2009 , Hasselbeck confronted a classic fantasy football dilemma : who to start at quarterback ? His team was auto - drafted , and he ended up with himself and Brett Favre , who had led the Vikings to a 4 - 0 start . Out of sheer pride , though , Hasselbeck usually started himself . But heading into Week 5 , Hasselbeck β who had missed two games for the Seattle Seahawks with broken ribs β decided to start Favre . Bad decision : Hasselbeck tossed four touchdowns against the Jacksonville Jaguars while Favre had a pedestrian one - touchdown , one - interception game . " It was anybody ' s guess how I would play , " said Hasselbeck , now the Colts ' backup QB . " I followed my gut . " The question players were most skittish about was , " What percentage of players do you think play in leagues for money ? " Which makes sense considering a spokesman for the NFL told me the league policy via email : Fantasy football games and League or Club - sponsored skills competitions ( e.g. , racquetball tournaments , " Club Olympics " events ) for prizes generally are not considered to be gambling or a gambling - related activity , provided that there is no wagering on the outcome . NFL Personnel may not , however , accept prizes with a value in excess of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ( $ 250 ) in any fantasy football game . This prohibition is intended to avoid any appearance of impropriety which may result from participation in fantasy football games by individuals perceived to have an unfair advantage due to their preferential access to information . Only 13 players provided an answer , with the percentages ranging from 0 to 75 percent . " Guys bet on everything , " said Bengals linebacker Trevor Roach , who guessed 75 percent . But Walsh , who plays annually , said he does n ' t know the policies for players playing in fantasy football leagues for money . " It ' s not worth the trouble , " he said . " To me , it ' s about talking smack to my friends . " Schwartz did n ' t provide a percentage , but he guessed it would be very low because of the risk of players being punished for their involvement . " It would not be smart to do that , because how much money can you really win playing fantasy football ? It ' s just not worth the risk . " So who would these players select with their top pick ? Out of the 19 votes cast , Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was picked by six players . Then came Vikings running back Adrian Peterson and Colts quarterback Andrew Luck with three votes apiece , followed by Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch and Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning with two each . " He ' s steady and pretty good every year , " Cowboys linebacker Andrew Gachkar said of Lynch . Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson , Steelers running back Le ' Veon Bell and the Lions defense each received a vote . Defensive players were asked if facing a fantasy football star motivated them . Only one of the 12 said that it did . " You do get hyped , because if you stop them then the defense is doing good , " Bishop said . But Roach said focusing on that would be a huge distraction . " If you ' re getting hyped up for fantasy , then you ' re doing it for the wrong reasons . You should try to win every game like it ' s your last . " Lions defensive end Corey Wootton pointed out that a fantasy football star tends to be a star in the game , too . Veteran defenders Jared Allen and Charles Tillman , though , admitted they have no clue who fantasy football stars even are . " I have no idea how it works , " Tillman said . Only one player said he was aware of fantasy football points during a game in which he was playing . " That ' s become a part of our culture , " Stanton said . " That guys ' fantasy football team is going to win singlehandedly , because Jamaal Charles went for 180 yards . " Cleveland Browns quarterback Josh McCown and Fitzgerald said they focus on reality football , not fantasy football , on game days . " Once you ' re in a game , you ' re in a game , " McCown said . " The points I ' m worried about are on a scoreboard , and that ' s it . " Added Fitzgerald , " Could n ' t be further from my thoughts . " Five players were asked if there was a sense of pride in being owned on a fantasy football team , and they unanimously said no . " I would n ' t say it ' s a sense of pride , " Sanu said , " but I think it ' s cool that people say , ' I got you on my fantasy football team ! ' It does n ' t make or break my day . Being in the NFL gives me a sense of pride , because it ' s something I worked and strived for . " McCown said that pride may mean more to younger players . " Some of these younger players were possibly playing [ fantasy football ] in college , " McCown said . Players had strong opinions on how fantasy football has evolved since they entered the league . Schwartz said it ' s changed the way fans watch the game . " Guys get tweets because they performed well for [ an owner ' s ] fantasy team , " he said . " It ' s kind of skewed how fans view the game . A guy could have a good week and not score a touchdown . But in the eyes of some fans , they ' ve had a bad week . Guys get hurt , and they hear from fans about it . " Wootton said he did n ' t hear much about fantasy football when he played at Northwestern University . " When I first got into the league , it was really starting to grow , " he said . " Now it ' s a big business . It ' s really been booming the last few years . " Fantasy football , Sullivan said , gives fans a sense of ownership . " Granted , I think we see more backlash for players , when they do n ' t perform , because fans feel entitled . They almost feel hurt by a player ' s lack of performance . But their passion is a good thing . It only drives up the interest in the sport and therefore the dollars and the cents . " The fan interest in fantasy sports has created an interesting sense of " ownership " between fans and players . In some circumstances , the stakes for fans playing in fantasy leagues are very high , which trickles into how fans will interact with athletes . McCown recalled a time back in 2013 when he was the starting quarterback for the Bears and was coming off a five - touchdown game against the Cowboys . He was approached by a man in his 40s at a north suburban Chicago mall . " For five minutes , he ran through the whole thing , almost a play - by - play of what happened , " McCown said . " I was trying to be patient with him . He was obviously very excited . " I mean , it was cool , but that was kind of crazy . " Walsh recalled one man who said he won $ 1,000 because Peterson was stopped short of a touchdown , and Walsh booted the game - winning field goal against the Packers . Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press " I think it ' s cool , " Walsh said . " We won the game , and it put some money in his pocket . I hope he could buy his wife something nice . " But fans also go too far sometimes . Vikings receiver Charles Johnson watched the Bengals play the Falcons . Early in the game , star receiver A.J. Green suffered a toe injury . Johnson tracked social media to see the extent of Green ' s injury . He was disgusted by what he saw many fans posting . " All I saw were fantasy players talking about how they hate him and called him racial slurs because he only scored one point instead of saying , ' Hope you get well soon and get better , ' " Johnson recalled . " I was kind of upset about that . I was like , ' It ' s just fantasy football . This is someone ' s livelihood . ' " Johnson has also received some questionable posts . " They say , ' You suck . You got to make that catch , ' " Johnson said . Once , when Johnson should have scored a touchdown but fumbled near the goal line , " Someone said , ' If you would have gotten that touchdown , I would have won ! ' " he recalled . " Some guys take it more serious than others . Fantasy is cool . Just do n ' t get too out of hand with it . I ' m not here to win you fantasy leagues or earn points . I ' m ultimately here to win games for the Vikings . " In all , 21 players were asked if fantasy football has helped or hurt the NFL . One of them said neither , and the remaining 20 said that fantasy football helped the league . " I think it ' s helped in the sense that it brings in a fan or someone who might not necessarily be a football fan or might not necessarily have a reason to watch on the weekend , " McCown said . " Anything that brings more eyes to the sport . The genuine interest in fantasy football is a good thing . " Tillman said he knows a lot of women who pay more attention to the NFL because they participate in fantasy football leagues . " I think it ' s helped because it ' s helped the NFL make more money . I ca n ' t tell you how many women I know who are into fantasy football . Church leagues , everybody on my softball team . It ' s everywhere . " Schwartz said fantasy football makes watching games more interactive . Hasselbeck said his 12 - year - old daughter plays in a league where you pick five players each week . " She loves it , " Hasselbeck said . " She watches players from around the league . She ' s really into it . She knows all the bad teams . " It ' s clear that even though all NFL players are n ' t playing fantasy football , they generally do view it as favorable for their league . For 16 years , Sean Jensen served as a beat writer or NFL columnist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , the St . Paul Pioneer Press and the Chicago Sun - Times . He has also been an NFL contributor or columnist for AOL Sports , Yahoo Sports , Sporting News , Sports Illustrated and ESPN The Magazine Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2594037-tom-brady-ties-dan-marino-for-3rd-on-nfls-all-time-touchdown-pass-list | New England Patriots Tom Brady Ties Dan Marino for 3rd on NFL ' s All - Time Touchdown - Pass List Timothy Rapp November 30 , 2015 Charles Krupa / Associated Press Tom Brady threw his 420th career passing touchdown against the Denver Broncos on Sunday , tying Dan Marino for third place on the NFL ' s all - time list . Bleacher Report shared the news : Bleacher Report BleacherReport With his last TD , Tom Brady ties Dan Marino for 3rd - most passing TD in NFL history . They both have 420 . https : / / t . co / J6YCegZ4eM NFL . com shared video of the play ( 0 : 57 mark ) : Link to Media Brady , 38 , now trails only Brett Favre ( 508 ) and Peyton Manning ( 539 ) in career touchdown passes . He is also fifth in all - time passing yards behind Manning , Favre , Marino and Drew Brees The milestone did come as the Patriots suffered their first loss of 2015 , with Denver pulling off a 30 - 24 come - from - behind overtime win . Brady more than held up his side of the equation with three touchdowns , no interceptions and 280 yards through the air , a feat even more impressive considering he did n ' t have Julian Edelman or Danny Amendola due to injuries . Tying Marino is another notch on the belt for Brady , who has made a strong case to be remembered as the greatest quarterback to ever play the game . The 10 - time Pro Bowler , three - time Super Bowl MVP and two - time regular - season MVP has led the New England Patriots to four Super Bowl titles and 12 playoff appearances . It will likely be at least two more years before Brady challenges Favre for second on the NFL ' s career passing touchdown list . Using Brady ' s current pace of 1.91 touchdown passes per game , he would reach Favre ' s mark in just over 46 games , or midway through the 2018 season . On that pace , he ' d reach Manning in 2019 . The good news is Brady seems likely to add to his resume , as he indicated during a WEEI radio interview in late October t hat he wants to play for many years to come ( via Mike Reiss of ESPN . com ) : There ' s nothing like playing football . It ' s a big challenge and a big commitment to make . I think that ' s something I ' m excited about . There ' s nothing I love to do [ more ] than running out and playing football . Just because someone says , ' You should stop playing at this age , or this age , because that ' s what people have done before you , ' I do n ' t really buy that . That ' s exciting news for New England , as Brady has shown no signs of slowing down , and his play has n ' t diminished despite his age . It ' s not good news for the rest of the NFL , however , as Brady and head coach Bill Belichick ' s New England dynasty seems likely to continue for a few more years . Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2598405-chris-weidman-vs-luke-rockhold-winner-recap-reaction-from-ufc-194-knockout | MMA Chris Weidman vs . Luke Rockhold : Winner , Recap , Reaction from UFC 194 TKO Alex Ballentine December 13 , 2015 John Locher / Associated Press UFC 194 might have been headlined by a brash title challenger in Conor McGregor , but Luke Rockhold used the platform to secure a title of his own Saturday . The 31 - year - old took the UFC middleweight championship away from Chris Weidman via fourth - round technical knockout in the co - main event in Las Vegas . MMAjunkie reported the official result : MMAjunkie MMAjunkie UFC 194 results : Luke Rockhold def . Chris Weidman via TKO ( strikes ) - Round 4 , 3 : 12 https : / / t . co / 8mYnu1iw7u Weidman initially took the center of the Octagon . The aggressive pressure fighter pushed the pace early on , taking Rockhold ' s back and later pinning him against the cage . But the intrigue of the matchup played out early as Rockhold threatened the champion with a guillotine submission that was ultimately unsuccessful . Bleacher Report ' s Patrick Wyman scored the first round for Weidman : Patrick Wyman Patrick_Wyman 10 - 9 Weidman , but this is more likely to be Rockhold ' s preferred pace . Great fight thus far . # UFC194 The beginning of Round 2 played out differently , with Rockhold playing the role of aggressor . He hurt Weidman early in the round and continued to pick away with solid body kicks that swung the momentum further in his favor . Brett Okamoto of ESPN . com declared it the best round of Rockhold ' s career : Brett Okamoto bokamotoESPN Rockhold putting together the best round of his career . Beautiful to watch . The third round started as an even round but ended on an emphatic note for Rockhold . After little output in the early portion of the round , Rockhold turned a wheel - kick attempt from Weidman into a takedown and mounted the champion . A case could have been made for a stoppage as Rockhold rained down punishment , but referee Herb Dean saw it fit for the fight to continue into the fourth round . Ariel Helwani of Fox Sports noted the possible controversy : Ariel Helwani arielhelwani Weidman was arguably winning the round and then threw a wheel kick in somewhat sloppy fashion and got taken down . Then damage city . But there would be no controversy . The new champion came out in the fourth round ready to finish the job . He took Weidman down and put the finishing touches on the most impressive performance of his career . The victory for Rockhold brought an end to a three - fight title reign for Weidman , who defeated Anderson Silva , Vitor Belfort and Lyoto Machida . Rockhold can also claim a victory over Machida , but his new status as the champion opens up the division . He holds wins over only two of the Top 10 fighters in the division , according to the UFC ' s rankings , not including the former champion . Anyone who is looking to dethrone the new champion will have a difficult time . As he said in the buildup to Saturday ' s fight , Rockhold is hard to beat because he ' s among the most versatile fighters in the sport , per Heidi Fang of Fox Sports You ca n ' t find someone that ' s going to mimic me . I ' ve always done things different . I ' ve got the best guys in the world I roll with , you ca n ' t prepare for what I bring . Flexibility . Length . Power . Wrestling . My movement is not going to be like anything he ' s faced . I ' m going to threaten him everywhere . He ' s going to be the one scrambling , trying to get back to his feet . I will have In addition to the difficulty opponents have in mimicking his style , it ' s also difficult to match the talent that he trains with . Rockhold routinely trains with former UFC champions Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez at AKA . Plenty of challenges still lie ahead for the new champion , though . The two highest - ranked middleweights squared off just before Rockhold took the title from Weidman . No . 3 Yoel Romero eked out a split decision against No . 2 Jacare Souza , and the Cuban Olympian could get the next shot at the new champion . Rockhold has already put some thought into the matchup , per Dave Meltzer of MMA Fighting I do n ' t even know if that ' s his real name . Is he really 38 ? We need to check some records . But he ' s sloppy . He ' s got no jiu jitsu . And he puts himself in bad positions . But he ' s one of the best wrestlers ever to grace the sport of wrestling , and obviously when it comes to MMA , he ' s the best wrestler ever . I do n ' t think there is any comparison to Yoel in MMA . But does he use it correctly ? The question could be answered sooner than later . With Rockhold already dethroning an excellent wrestler in Weidman , one has to think Rockhold will have confidence heading into his next fight . Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2615304-the-night-dee-brown-invented-the-dab | NFL CFB NBA World Football MLB NHL CBB MMA WWE Golf Tennis Boxing More Shows B / R Live Mag Get the App Tickets Sign Up Login NBA The Night Dee Brown Invented the Dab B / R Video @ bleacherreport B / R Video February 9 , 2016 Comments Bleacher Report The date : Feb 9 , 1991 . The location : Charlotte , North Carolina . Little did then - Boston Celtics guard Dee Brown know he was starting a phenomenon set to take America by storm 25 years later . Watch as Brown describes his experience inventing the " dab " and how he views its rise to popularity in the video above . Music : " Dabb on Em " by Big Will on Entertainment One Music LP Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2649877-tour-de-france-2016-live-stream-schedule-tv-info-route-for-mondays-stage-3 | Tour de France Tour De France 2016 : Live - Stream Schedule , TV Info , Route for Monday ' s Stage 3 Gianni Verschueren July 4 , 2016 Christophe Ena / Associated Press The Classics specialists and general classification favourites took the spotlight during Sunday ' s Tour de France action , but on Monday , the sprinters will once again get the chance to shine on the road to Angers . Stage 3 of the 2016 Tour is n ' t completely flat , and there ' s even a categorised climb early in the stage , but things should level out after the intermediate sprint some 50 kilometers before the finish line . Tinkoff - Saxo ' s Peter Sagan will try to defend his yellow jersey , and the likes of Lotto Soudal ' s Andre Greipel , Etixx - Quick - Step ' s Marcel Kittel and Dimension Data ' s Mark Cavendish will be among the favourites to finish off the expected bunch sprint . Date : Monday , July 4 Time : Noon ( BST ) , 7 a.m. ( ET ) , 1 p.m. ( Local ) Route : Granville β Angers Stage Profile : Flat Live Stream ITV Hub ( UK ) , NBC Sports App ( U.S. ) TV Info : ITV 4 ( UK ) , NBC Sports Gold ( U.S. ) Preview Here ' s a look at the stage profile , courtesy of Il METEO . it : IL METEO . it ilmeteoit # CICLISMO : le # previsioni # meteo per la # Granville - # Angers https : / / t . co / DCefT2SC8A https : / / t . co / PGzHlnizDX Grand Tours are usually littered with stages like these in the opening week , giving the sprinters and less - heralded riders the chance to steal the spotlight while the favourites for the general classification cruise along . Peter Dejong / Associated Press For several riders , the stage to Angers could n ' t have come at a better time , after Sunday ' s stage to Cherbourg shook up the general classification . Tinkoff ' s Alberto Contador and BMC ' s Richie Porte already lost good chunks of time on their rivals β the former due to a second crash in as many days , and the latter because of an unfortunate mechanical problem . Global Cycling Network ' s Dan Lloyd noted riders have come back from setbacks like these , but Porte will need a strong showing in the Massif Central and Pyrenees just to get back in the race : Daniel Lloyd daniellloyd1 Richie Porte should take heart from the fact that Froome lost 1 : 25 on 2nd day in 2012 after a late puncture . All is not necessarily lost . Contador has now fallen on his right shoulder twice , and he just could n ' t keep up with the other favourites during the final climb . Cycling author Simon Warren fears for his chances of claiming another maillot jaune : Simon Warren 100Climbs Contador . Tour over . Porte . Tour over . It ' s a blow for Tinkoff , but the team did have reasons to celebrate on Sunday . World champion Sagan finally claimed his first stage win since 2013 , and the Slovak seems primed to again claim the points classification . Per Cycling News ' Barry Ryan , Tinkoff director Sean Yates told Eurosport the team felt rather conflicted : One has to be happy for Peter because he hit the goals he set out to hit , he won the stage most suited to him and took yellow so one can not be anything but happy for him . On the other side of the coin we β re depressed for want of a better word over what happened to Alberto . He had another crash and lost a big amount of time to the other GC contenders . It β s far from ideal on that front . But the show must go on . Alberto ' s Sagan is no longer the pure power sprinter he was at the start of his career , and while he can still keep up with the likes of Kittel and Greipel , he should n ' t be counted as the favourite to win Stage 3 . He will battle to keep hold of his yellow jersey , however , and barring an unlikely winner from an early break , he should be successful . In - form Cavendish will also be in the mix , and a bunch sprint seems almost certain . Tuesday ' s stage should provide much of the same , before the peloton hits the Massif Central on Wednesday . Follow @ ReverschPass Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2650543-predicting-the-roster-for-the-las-vegas-expansion-team-in-2017-18 | NHL Predicting the Roster for the Las Vegas Expansion Team in 2017 - 18 Adrian Dater July 8 , 2016 This really did happen . This was not some hallucinogenic acid trip put in literary form from the archives of Hunter S . Thompson or anything . Las Vegas really will have an NHL team starting in the fall of 2017 . Still seems hard to fathom . though , right ? Las Vegas - hockey , Las Vegas - hockey . . .the word associations still do n ' t go together too easily . But it ' s a done deal , and the expansion draft is right around the . . .oh yeah , it ' s still a little less than a year away from happening . So that gives us plenty of time to put together my projected initial Vegas team roster . This is going to be fun . The team still does not have an official name yet , though principal owner Bill Foley has publicly stated he ' s partial to Black Knights , to honor his U.S. Military Academy background . I ' d call them the Sin City Gamblers myself , but , as the Las Vegas Review - Journal reported , the NHL does not want the nickname to have any easy word association tied to gambling . Because people would be just too traumatized if they associated a Las Vegas team with any aspect of gambling , right ? Anyway , the following slideshow represents my picks for the first Vegas team , but first a few main expansion draft rules , the full version of which can be found here Each of the other 30 NHL teams must lose one player from their rosters after this coming season to the Las Vegas expansion squad . Your favorite team WILL lose a player to Vegas . Clubs can choose to exempt from the draft either seven forwards , three defensemen and one goaltender , or eight skaters ( forwards / defensemen ) and one goalie . ( Maybe your team thinks all its defensemen stink and is OK with exposing all of them in favor of protecting eight forwards , or vice versa ) . All players who have " No Movement " clauses at the time of the Expansion Draft ( and who decline to waive such clauses ) must be protected ( and will be counted toward their club ' s applicable protection limits ) . All first - and second - year professionals at the time of the draft , as well as all unsigned draft choices , are exempt . The Las Vegas team must select the following minimum number of players at each position : 14 forwards , nine defensemen and three goaltenders . The expansion draft will take place on June 20 , 2017 . Teams must submit their protected lists by June 17 , 2017 . The Vegas team will be subject to the same salary - cap rules as every other team , which means spending to at least the cap floor , which for this coming season will be $ 54 million . This is the first time in league history an expansion team will face such a spending decree . No more like the old days , of paying kids and washed - up veterans next to nothing and selling out the first three or four years anyway because of the honeymoon effect . The league wants a competitive Vegas team right off Taking those rules and other factors into account , which we ' ll address with each individual player , these are my picks for the Las Vegas Whatchmacallits : First - Line Left Wing : Andrew Cogliano , Anaheim Ducks 1 of 13 Player : Andrew Cogliano Age : 29 Contract situation : Two years left at $ 3 million cap hit Why he may be saying " Vegas Baby ! " next year The Anaheim Ducks have a lot of tough choices ahead with their roster . They are one of the teams most likely to lose a player they really do n ' t want to lose , and Cogliano is a leading candidate to be sacrificed . First off , the Ducks , according to General Fanager , have four players who must be protected because of existing no - movement clauses : Corey Perry , Ryan Getzlaf , Ryan Kesler and Kevin Bieksa . General manager Bob Murray probably regrets giving the defenseman Bieksa that no - move clause ; He ' s 35 , signed for two more years at $ 4 million and clearly on the downside . The Ducks have to protect those four and ca n ' t let younger , talented guys such as Jakob Silfverberg , Rickard Rakell , Sami Vatanen , Cam Fowler and Hampus Lindholm become exposed . Along with the other four , that ' s nine skaters right there , including four defensemen . That does n ' t include other players such as Simon Despres and Ryan Garbutt . A guy like Cogliano , the NHL ' s reigning ironman at 704 consecutive games , probably will need to be exposed . Cogliano is good for 30 - 40 points a year and is a good defensive forward . He had a solid 53 Corsi for percentage at even strength , tied for fourth on the team . First - Line Center : Eric Staal , Minnesota Wild 2 of 13 Player : Eric Staal Age : 31 Contract situation : Three years remaining at $ 3.5 million cap hit . Why he may be saying " Vegas Baby ! " next year Looking over the current Minnesota Wild roster , I just do n ' t see how Staal can be either one of seven forwards protected , should the Wild choose to protect only three D - men , or how he is one of the eight skaters if Minnesota wants to protect at least four D - men . He ' s likely to be exposed , and why not grab him if you ' re Vegas ? He could help sell some tickets ( though it appears most of them are already sold for the first season anyway ) , and he ' d only be 32 by next summer . He just signed a three - year deal with the Wild and no doubt would probably prefer to stay there instead of go play for an expansion team . On the other hand , he ' d get a ton of ice time again , and the fans would love him . How he performs this coming season in Minnesota will go a long way toward his value to either the Wild or , potentially , Vegas . But Minnesota has too many other guys it ca n ' t afford to expose . First - line center is where the Vegas team will have the toughest time finding anyone under 30 with any real talent . Teams just are n ' t going to expose top players at this crucial position . So a guy such as Staal is what they ' re mostly likely to put out there as a No . 1 pivot . They could do worse . First - Line Right Wing : Dustin Brown , Los Angeles Kings 3 of 13 Dustin Brown 31 Five years left on deal with $ 5.875 million cap hit . According to General Fanager , the now - former Los Angeles Kings captain does not have a no - movement clause , so he and his mammoth contract can be exposed . Kings GM Dean Lombardi does n ' t hand such clauses out too freely , as Anze Kopitar is the only one on the current roster who has one . Brown ' s personal numbers have deteriorated sharply the last two years , with only 11 goals each and a combined minus - 22 . He lost the captaincy to Kopitar recently and did n ' t seem too happy about it , telling reporters on a conference call ( via USA Today ) " I ' m not going to say it ' s rosy " when asked his feelings toward management . Brown ' s contract makes him difficult to trade , which means Vegas is the perfect place to offload him . No way he ' ll be on the Kings ' protected list , even if he has a bounce - back season before the expansion draft . Why should Vegas take on that huge contract too ? Well , keep in mind Vegas will have to spend to the cap floor too , which for the 2016 - 17 season is $ 54 million . Vegas is going to have to overpay on some guys , probably to hit that floor . Besides , Brown could become a huge fan favorite in Vegas . It ' s only a four - hour drive from L.A. , so plenty of Kings fans figure to come to their games , and the Vegas - L.A. rivalry could quickly become one of the fiercest in the league . You know Brown will want to get his shots in against any and all Kings players if he switches sides . And , hey , the guy has won two Stanley Cups as a captain , and it ' s not like his skills have completely eroded . I see Brown as the king of the Vegas Strip at some point . First - Pair Defense : Jason Garrison , Tampa Bay Lightning 4 of 13 Kim Klement - USA TODAY Sports Jason Garrison 31 Two years remaining with a $ 4.6 million cap hit . The one team guaranteed to lose a player it really does n ' t want to is probably the Tampa Bay Lightning . It is really hard trying to come up with a protected list for this season , especially after the recent re - signing of Steven Stamkos . The Bolts have three forwards ( Stamkos , Valtteri Filppula and Ryan Callahan ) with no - move clauses and time on their contracts left beyond this coming season and therefore must be protected . There are four other forwards who are must - protects ( Tyler Johnson , Ondrej Palat , Jonathan Drouin and Nikita Kucherov ) . That leaves Alex Killorn potentially exposed , but I expect the Lightning to trade him away at some point before next summer . So with the maximum seven forwards protected and my Killorn trade prognostication , the three Lightning D - men that I say must be protected are Victor Hedman , Anton Stralman and Braydon Coburn . Yeah , you could protect Garrison over Coburn , in which case Coburn is the guy here in this slide . The Lightning , if they do n ' t trade him by then , probably would have to expose goalie Ben Bishop too , and Vegas would no doubt love to have him . But it ' s likely GM Steve Yzerman wo n ' t just let a premier asset like Bishop get away for nothing . Still , trading him figures to to be tough , as he can be UFA after this season and Vegas is unlikely to draft potential UFAs . I think Coburn is the better player , the one more worthy of protection . So , Jason Garrison , say hello to Las Vegas . He ' s still a fairly effective D - man with a big slap shot . First - Pair Defense : Jack Johnson , Columbus Blue Jackets 5 of 13 Michael Dwyer / Associated Press Jack Johnson 29 Two years remaining on contract with $ 4.35 million cap hit . Columbus is another team that is caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to expansion . The Blue Jackets are going to lose a good player , and Johnson is a leading candidate . Columbus ca n ' t leave D - men Seth Jones , David Savard and Ryan Murray unprotected ( well , they can , but they definitely should not ) , and there are too many good forwards who need protection . So that leaves Johnson likely to be out there , unless the Blue Jackets trade him first . While Johnson ' s game has slipped lately ( just 14 points in 60 games last season , with a minus - 14 ) , he could really benefit in going to an expansion team . He ' d get a ton of ice time , and maybe he could regain the stature he once had in this league , which was as a bona fide No . 1 defenseman . Starting Goalie : Semyon Varlamov , Colorado Avalanche 6 of 13 David Zalubowski / Associated Press Semyon Varlamov 28 Three years left on contract at a $ 5.9 million cap hit . The Colorado Avalanche likely will have a tough choice on their hands next summer . The Avs have a promising young goalie in Calvin Pickard , who just signed a two - year contract last week . If he were to be exposed , Las Vegas almost surely would take him . The Avs do n ' t want that to happen . So I think they ' ll protect him and hope Varlamov ' s big contract dissuades Vegas from taking him . But I do n ' t think they ' d get that lucky . Varlamov is still relatively young and definitely has No . 1 - caliber ability . The Avs may try to trade Varlamov at some point this season so they do n ' t have to worry about losing him for nothing , but it ' s just real tough to trade goalies with his kind of contract . With the guys the Avs figure to put on their protected list , Varlamov would be the most attractive player from the Colorado roster , and Vegas has to take someone . Losing Varlamov to expansion would be an easy solution if they wanted to free up his considerable cap space as is . As with many teams and their goaltending situations , how well their starter and backup play this coming season could largely determine who they protect and who they expose . A huge year from Varlamov could mean Pickard is exposed . Until then , though , Varlamov might want to start looking at houses in the greater Las Vegas area , just in case . Goaltending is where the Vegas team should get a really quality player , no matter what . Every team has to expose one , and the quality of player in the position today is miles ahead of the old days . Second - Line Left Wing : Colin Wilson , Nashville Predators 7 of 13 Aaron Doster - USA TODAY Sports Colin Wilson 26 Three years left at a $ 3.9 million cap hit . The Nashville Predators are one of those teams that has to protect four defensemen . Well , things could change and they do n ' t have to , but as of now they ca n ' t realistically think of exposing P.K. Subban , Roman Josi , Mattias Ekholm and Ryan Ellis . At forward , they need to protect Filip Forsberg , Ryan Johansen , Craig Smith and James Neal β although goalie Pekka Rinne is the only Pred with a no - move clause . That means a guy such as the talented Wilson might be exposed . He ' s coming off a poor season , though , with six goals and 24 points in 64 games , after scoring 20 goals the season before . He ' ll be under a lot of pressure this season to perform . Otherwise , he could be calling Vegas home after that . Second - Line Center : Eric Fehr , Pittsburgh Penguins 8 of 13 Eric Fehr 30 Two years remaining on deal with $ 2 million cap hit . He does not have top - six offensive skill , with 97 goals in 509 career games . But as he showed with Pittsburgh this season , he ' s a great guy to have among your center men . He ' s a good defensive player and can play a physical game at both ends . He ' s the kind of guy who would do well with more ice time on an expansion team , and the Penguins can only protect so many of their premium assets . Center is where the Vegas team is going to work hard to find good value , but Fehr would provide it . Second - Line Right Wing : Jimmy Hayes , Boston Bruins 9 of 13 Danny Moloshok / Associated Press Jimmy Hayes 26 Two years remaining on deal with $ 2.3 million cap hit . The Boston Bruins have four players with no - move clauses ( David Krejci , David Backes , Zdeno Chara and Patrice Bergeron ) . So a lot of their protected list has already been made , barring any of them waiving them or being traded . That means they likely will face a tough choice with the rest of their exemption list . With other forwards such as Brad Marchand , Matt Beleskey , David Pastrnak and Ryan Spooner probably warranting protection , Hayes could find himself exposed . He ' s coming off a poor first season with Boston ( 13 goals , 29 points in 75 games ) , but if he ' s available , his age and potential would make for a tempting option for Vegas . Second - Pair Defense : Alex Petrovic , Florida Panthers 10 of 13 Alan Diaz / Associated Press Alex Petrovic 24 One year remaining on contract with $ 1.05 million cap hit . The Florida Panthers have several quality D - men , and they ca n ' t protect them all . The way I ' ve got it figured , they ca n ' t expose Jason Demers , Aaron Ekblad , Keith Yandle or the recently acquired Mark Pysyk . And there are some nice young forwards too . So while it ' s more likely Petrovic might be dealt to get something for him , maybe the Panthers just say " Hey , let ' s play him all year and reassess when it ' s over . " If he ' s available , the Vegans ( wait , is that still a possible nickname ? ) should grab him . He is n ' t much to talk about offensively but projects well as at least a top - four D - man before too long . He ' s young , has great size ( 6 ' 4 " , 201 lbs ) and played 66 games for Florida last season , finishing a strong plus - 17 . Second Pair Defense : Thomas Hickey , New York Islanders 11 of 13 Thomas Hickey 27 Two years remaining on deal with $ 2.2 million cap hit . The New York Islanders , no question about it , will lose a good player from their current roster . They may be forced to trade a guy such as Hickey , the fourth overall pick in the 2007 NHL draft by Los Angeles , but there ' s no way they can protect all their quality D - men and other forwards . Hickey ' s career has not panned out as well as hoped , but he is a pretty good stay - at - home D - man , and he ' s still only 27 . He would get the kind of ice time he wants on an expansion team , and he has the potential to still be a top - four guy . Second Goaltender : Andrew Hammond , Ottawa Senators 12 of 13 Marc DesRosiers - USA TODAY Sports Andrew Hammond 28 Two years left on deal with $ 1.35 million cap hit . The Ottawa Senators have two goalies ( Hammond and Craig Anderson ) with two years left on their contracts . Anderson , at $ 4.2 million , is the better paid one and the one with a more proven history . But Hammond has certainly shown he can get hot at the NHL level . He went 20 - 1 - 2 and achieved a .941 saves percentage for the Senators in 2014 - 15 , after Anderson went down with an injury . His numbers have cooled off considerably since , but he would be a good gamble ( sorry , I had to use this reference at least once ) for the Vegas team . Of course , if he has the better season for Ottawa , Anderson might be the one exposed . That ' s how it figures to be for goalies and expansion protection . Players 13 - 30 : Rounding Out the Rest of the Roster 13 of 13 Beau Bennett , now with New Jersey Devils Charles LeClaire - USA TODAY Sports Under the rules of the expansion draft , the Las Vegas team must take one player from every team . We ' ve listed two lines , two sets of defensive pairs and two goalies so far . That still leaves 18 players to be taken from the remaining teams , and here are the thumbnail sketches for each project pick : 13 . Beau Bennett , New Jersey , RW : The 20th overall selection the 2010 draft , he never found a home in Pittsburgh . He has a chance to prove himself more in New Jersey . If he has a great year , he stays . If not , he ' s still got the " potential " tag to sell himself , and Vegas would do well to give it a try . 14 . Jordan Martinook , Arizona , LW : A second - round pick of Arizona in 2012 , he played 81 games for the team last season but probably does n ' t make it as a protected player . None of Arizona ' s other available players are too appetizing , so Martinook gets the nod . 15 . Jake McCabe , Buffalo , D : The Sabres have four other D - men they probably need to protect , and that leaves McCabe exposed . He played 77 games and was a plus - six for Buffalo last season . 16 . Lance Bouma , Calgary , C : Injuries cut into his last season , but he posted 16 goals the one before that . He figures to be expendable on a Calgary roster with too many other promising young players . 17 . Lee Stempniak , Carolina , RW : He ' s played for seemingly every team in the league so far , so why not Las Vegas ? He had 51 points in 82 games last season , so he can still do things with the puck . 18 . Trevor van Riemsdyk , Chicago , D : The Blackhawks have a league - high eight guys with no - move clauses , so TVR is likely to be exposed . 19 . Antti Niemi , Dallas , G : The Stars have to protect either Niemi or Kari Lehtonen , and Niemi seems the more likely choice at this point . As we talked about before , the Vegas squad will get some good goalies . 20 . Thomas Vanek , Detroit , LW : I say he has a good , comeback season with the Red Wings , but not good enough to warrant protection from expansion . Let him go to Vegas and let him fire away . Somehow , I see this working well . 21 . Benoit Pouliot , Edmonton , LW : He ' s got three years left on his deal , at a $ 4 million cap hit . He ' s not worth that much , not at all . But he may be the best choice among the Oilers ' list of available players by next summer . 22 . Mark Barberio , Montreal , D : The Canadiens will probably hope Vegas takes aging Tomas Plekanec and his $ 6 million cap hit for 2017 - 18 off their hands , but that ' s just wishful thinking . More likely is a guy like Barberio , a 26 - year - old with two years left on a $ 750,000 cap hit , being tabbed . 23 . Nick Holden , NY Rangers , D : He had a very good 2013 - 14 season with Colorado , but he saw his play slip after that . Still , he could be worth a risk as a big , fairly mobile D - man . 24 . Dale Weise , Philadelphia , RW : He just signed as a free agent with the Flyers , but that does not mean he has any guarantee of employment with them beyond this coming season . He ' d be a nice depth forward on an expansion team , just like he is for any other team . 25 . Paul Martin , San Jose , D : He has a very good first season with the Sharks , helping them get to the Cup Final . But he ' ll be 36 next summer , with a $ 4.85 million cap hit for two more seasons . That might scare Vegas off , but you always want veteran D - men on an otherwise young team . 26 . Kyle Brodziak , St . Louis , C : He ' ll be 33 next summer , but he ' s an experienced center who has played on many playoff teams . His leadership would be of value on a first - year team . 27 . Jared Cowen , Toronto , D : There wo n ' t be a lot of quality to choose from on the Toronto unprotected list , so Cowen is an attempt to make the best of a bad situation . He ' s a big , banging D - man who would give Vegas some toughness on the back end . 28 . Luca Sbisa , Vancouver , D : He plays a steady , stay - at - home game . On my expansion team , I want a lot of experienced D - men , and the eight - year veteran Sbisa fills the bill . 29 . Dmitry Orlov , Washington , D : The Caps will have some tough choices with their protection list . They probably will expose Brooks Orpik , but Vegas would do well to stay away . Orlov probably ca n ' t crack the protected list either , and he ' s the far better choice as a D - man . 30 . Mark Stuart , Winnipeg , D : The Jets have three other D - men they should protect ( Jacob Trouba , Dustin Byfuglien and Tyler Myers ) , which leaves a pretty good player in Stuart available . He would be a fine 5th or 6th D man on an expansion club . All contract information taken from General Fanager Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2652495-nba-summer-league-2016-full-las-vegas-schedule-latest-standings-and-stats | NBA Summer League NBA Summer League 2016 : Full Las Vegas Schedule , Latest Standings and Stats Thomas Duffy July 17 , 2016 The Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers went at it Saturday night with a chance to qualify for the semifinals . That β s what the NBA ' s Las Vegas Summer League is all about . Cleveland emerged with a 91 - 83 overtime victory and earned a date with the Chicago Bulls on Sunday . On the other side of the bracket , the Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Phoenix Suns . The winners of those games will meet in the championship game on Monday . No , it β s not the NBA playoffs . But for basketball junkies , this is necessary . Check out some key info heading into Sunday below . Schedule NBA Las Vegas Summer League Semifinals Date Time Location Team 7 / 17 6 p.m ET ( 5 p.m. CT ) Thomas & Mack Center , Nevada Timberwolves vs . Suns 7 / 17 8 p.m. ET ( 7 p.m. CT ) Thomas & Mack Center , Nevada Cavaliers vs . Bulls NBA View the full bracket here Standings Pre - Tournament Standings Team Wins Losses Chicago Bulls 4 0 Toronto Raptors 4 0 Denver Nuggets 3 1 Brooklyn Nets 3 1 Phoenix Suns Washington Wizards Atlanta Hawks 2 Cleveland Cavaliers 2 Los Angeles Lakers San Antonio Spurs NBA D - League Select Dallas Mavericks Miami Heat Utah Jazz Houston Rockets Minnesota Timberwolves Portland Trail Blazers Memphis Grizzlies Golden State Warriors Philadelphia 76ers Boston Celtics New Orleans Pelicans Milwaukee Bucks Sacramento Kings 5 Stats Points Leaders Player PPG Trey Lyles UTA 29.0 Devin Booker PHX 26.0 Jordan McRae CLE 25.7 Kris Dunn MIN 24.0 Emmanuel Mudiay DEN 23.0 Rebound Leaders Player RPG Alan Williams PHX 12.2 Thon Maker MIL 9.6 Cheick Diallo NOP 9.4 Bobby Portis CHI 9.4 Michael Beasley HOU 9.0 Assist Leaders APG Devin Booker 6.5 Tyus Jones MIN 6.3 Tyler Ulis 6.2 Emmanuel Mudiay DEN 6.0 TJ McConnell PHI 5.8 Players to Watch Tyus Jones Tyus Jones is still clutch . On Saturday , the former Duke point guard iced an 81 - 79 win over the Toronto Raptors by drawing a shooting foul in the corner and calmly knocking down both free throws with less than half a second left . Jones finished with 21 points , eight assists , three rebounds and three steals while shooting 5 - of - 12 from the field . After starring at Duke two years ago , Jones had a quiet rookie campaign for the Wolves . He β s using the summer tournament to show how much he β s improved , as he told John Meyer of Canis Hoopus . β As a second - year roster guy , and the point guard , I feel a responsibility to lead this summer - league team and to show my improvements as a leader and my game overall , β Jones said . It β s easy to forget about Jones on a team that boasts an inordinate amount of young talent . But he β s worth stashing in the back of your mind . Remember what he did in the NCAA tournament championship game ? Winning the summer league is nothing compared to a national championship , but it β s a good opportunity to show coaches he β s deserving of a larger role in 2016 - 17 . Jordan McRae David Richard - USA TODAY Sports Less than a month ago , Jordan McRae was playing in the NBA Finals . Now , he ' s killing it in the summer league . The Cavaliers guard saw few minutes against the Golden State Warriors , but he β s proving his value to many with a big - time showing this July . Per Terry Pluto of the Plain Dealer , some scouts are comparing McRae to fellow volume scorer Jamal Crawford . That β s high praise for a player who β s faced rejection more than a handful of times in his career . In 2016 alone , McRae signed two 10 - day contracts , got sent to the NBA Development League three times and signed a deal with Cleveland . McRae put up 4.1 points per game with the Cavaliers , but his numbers were better per 36 minutes : 19.8 points on 44.2 percent shooting . In six games with the Cavaliers ' summer - league squad , McRae has averaged 25.7 points β third - most in the Las Vegas field . On Thursday , he put up 36 points and nine boards in the come - from - behind 88 - 80 win over the Los Angeles Lakers . Expect McRae to continue shining in big minutes . Earning playing time on an NBA championship roster is n ' t easy , but McRae will increase his chances even further if he delivers the Cavs yet another trophy . Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2652946-ichiro-suzuki-once-had-countless-doubters-but-now-he-has-3000-mlb-hits | MLB Ichiro Suzuki Once Had Countless Doubters , But Now He Has 3,000 MLB Hits Danny Knobler August 7 , 2016 Right from the start , there were those who believed in Ichiro Suzuki . And there were those who did n ' t . Bobby Valentine was a believer . He managed against Ichiro in Japan , and in the fall of 2000 , he told people Ichiro was one of the five best players in the world . Randy Johnson was not . The former major league infielder ( not the Hall of Fame pitcher ) played the last two years of his career in Japan and later scouted Ichiro in an All - Star series . " I did n ' t think the Japanese style of hitting would work [ in the major leagues ] , " he said . " Wrong again . " He was n ' t the only one . There may not have been 3,000 questions about Ichiro in the Seattle Mariners ' 2001 spring training camp , but there were probably 3,000 doubters . For all the batting titles he won in Japan ( seven in seven years ) and for all the money the Mariners spent to get him ( a $ 13.125 million posting fee , plus an initial $ 14 million , three - year contract ) , even Seattle wondered if he could handle a real major league fastball . " It ' s a tough adjustment , because big league players throw harder , " said Lou Piniella , Ichiro ' s first major league manager . " That was the only concern . " Three - thousand hits later , we have our answer . We actually had it a lot sooner , because Ichiro became an instant star , a pure hitter who was also a spectacular outfielder and great baserunner . On a Mariners team that won 116 games , he was so good that he was named both the Rookie of the Year and the Most Valuable Player in the American League . " Ichiro became the face of the franchise in a very short time , " Piniella said . It ' s interesting to look back now , in a season that has seen an Ichiro revival and now his 3,000th career hit . It ' s interesting there was ever a concern whether he could handle the heat , because he ' s 42 years old now and can still handle it . His 2,990th hit , on July 4 against New York Mets reliever Hansel Robles , was a line - drive double into the right - center field gap β on a 95 mph fastball . Link to Media The 3,000th came Sunday in Colorado on a Chris Rusin cutter , a triple pulled to deep right field . Link to Media Jim Colborn was right . Colborn was the Mariners scout who followed Ichiro in Japan . In the spring of 2001 , when so many others still had so many doubts , Colborn told Ross Newhan of the Los Angeles Times Ichiro would hit .300 every year , make an All - Star team , challenge for a batting title and maybe win a Gold Glove . " No one is expecting him to hit .350 , which was his career average in Japan , but I think he might , " Colborn said . He hit .350 that first year , winning the first of two batting titles . He hit .300 in 10 straight years ( and is doing it again in his revival season this year ) . He made 10 straight All - Star teams and won 10 straight Gold Gloves . " He ' s had a wonderful career , " Piniella said . " And I look forward to the time he ' ll be inducted into the Hall of Fame . " Piniella can laugh now about that first spring training , but those who were there remember the Mariners were n ' t laughing then . They ' d committed what seemed then like big money , in part because of those reports Colborn sent but in larger part because their Japanese ownership pushed for it . Only three other major league teams even put in bids , although agent Tony Attanasio told reporters ( including Murray Chass of the New York Times ) that he scared some teams off by telling them Ichiro did n ' t want to play in a city without a significant Japanese population . Other teams just were n ' t sure he could handle major league pitching . Remember , before Ichiro , no Japanese position player had come to the major leagues . Ichiro got plenty of attention in his first spring training , but he did little to silence the doubters . TED S . WARREN / Associated Press And in that spring of 2001 , he seemed to be confirming all those doubts , with soft grounder after soft grounder to the left side of the infield . " He did n ' t really do anything in spring training , " then - Mariners pitcher Jeff Nelson told Larry Stone for a 2011 story in the Seattle Times . " People were thinking , ' This guy might be overmatched . ' " Piniella seemed to be one of those people , and at one point , he asked Ichiro whether he could pull the ball . That day , Ichiro pulled it , for a home run onto the bank behind right field at the Mariners ' spring ballpark . " He rounded the bases , stepped on home plate and looked at me and said , ' Are you happy now ? ' " Piniella remembered . That spring training home run did n ' t count in the record books , but Ichiro has hit 113 since then that did count . And while many of us wonder how many hits he would have had if he had begun his major league career earlier ( he was 27 when he joined the Mariners ) , Ichiro himself has sometimes wondered how many home runs he would have hit . " My skills were born playing in Japan , and I developed there , " he told me for a story I did three years ago for CBSSports . com . " Maybe it would have been different if I played here . " Maybe I would have been a power hitter . " He laughed as he said it , but one of the secrets about Ichiro was that he did show off home run power regularly in batting practice . He topped 20 home runs a couple of times in Japan . " Safeco [ Field ] was one of the toughest places to hit home runs , and we did n ' t expect that , " Piniella said . " We expected what we got , a young man who led off , got on base , stole bases and scored runs . He was our table - setter . " He was fun to watch , but the truth Ichiro himself told later was that he was n ' t really having fun at the start . " To be honest with you , I did not feel comfortable , " he told Stone in 2011 . " Our team won , and that solved everything . But being a rookie , I felt very desperate . I needed to perform as the first Japanese position player . I represented a lot of people , and I needed to perform so they would have a chance . " Others have now had a chance , and some have had decent success . But it ' s Ichiro , the guy who started it all , who will eventually go in the Hall of Fame . Cooperstown is a certainty now , based on his major league numbers alone . But that ca n ' t happen until Ichiro retires , and he keeps telling anyone who will listen that he wants to play until he ' s 50 . " At least 50 , " he told Craig Davis of the South Florida Sun Sentinel this spring . Why not ? He ' ll probably be able to hit a major league fastball then , too . Danny Knobler covers Major League Baseball as a national columnist for Bleacher Report . Follow Danny on Twitter and talk baseball . Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2662756-lamar-jackson-vs-syracuse-stats-highlights-and-twitter-reaction | NFL CFB NBA World Football MLB NHL CBB MMA WWE Golf Tennis Boxing More Shows B / R Live Mag Get the App Tickets Sign Up Login Lamar Jackson vs . Syracuse : Stats , Highlights and Twitter Reaction Nick Lisi / Associated Press After emerging as a Heisman Trophy candidate last week , Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson may have established himself as the favorite Friday night with five total touchdowns against Syracuse . The sophomore from Boynton Beach , Florida , went off once again Friday , completing 20 of 39 passes for 411 yards , one touchdown and one interception , along with 199 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 21 carries . According to Louisville Football and ESPN Stats & Info , Jackson set both Louisville and ACC records with 610 total yards . He also fell just one rushing yard short of becoming the first player in FBS history to pass for at least 400 yards and rush for at least 200 yards in a single game . Per ESPN , however , Jackson became the second player with 400 passing yards and 150 rushing yards in a single FBS game . As Stewart Mandel of Fox Sports pointed out , Jackson ' s incredible game could have been even better with more help from his teammates : Stewart Mandel slmandel Lamar Jackson has over 600 yards of offense despite his receivers dropping another 150 . His dominant showing against the Orange came on the heels of racking up 405 total yards and eight touchdowns in just one half against Charlotte in the opener . Here is a look at Jackson ' s stats after two games in 2016 for the Cardinals : Lamar Jackson ' s 2016 Stats ( Through 2 Games ) Passing CMP ATT YDS CMP % TD INT 37 62 697 59.6 % 7 1 Rushing ATT YDS AVG TD 32 318 9.9 6 ESPN . com Jackson wasted no time picking up where he left off in Week 1 , as he connected with senior wide receiver James Quick for a 72 - yard touchdown pass on the first play from scrimmage . After a Syracuse punt , Jackson needed three plays on the next drive to get back in the end zone . He completed a 61 - yard pass to sophomore wideout Jaylen Smith and then finished things off himself with a seven - yard scoring run . Jackson ' s quick - strike ability was on full display on the Cardinals ' third drive , as he needed just one play to score on the ground from 72 yards out and put Louisville ahead 21 - 0 . Following that touchdown , Pat Forde of Yahoo Sports was left with little doubt that Jackson is one of the nation ' s premier players : Pat Forde YahooForde Lamar Jackson is illegal . My gosh . Three TDs in five offensive snaps . Heisman contender ? Yes . Jackson ' s three touchdowns were more than most quarterbacks accomplish in an entire game , but he was n ' t even done putting points on the board in the first quarter . Syracuse finally got on the board to make it 21 - 7 , but Jackson completed a pass to senior receiver Jamari Staples for 55 yards and then ran for another touchdown from 13 yards to extend Louisville ' s lead to 28 - 7 . SportsCenter tweeted the following regarding Jackson ' s remarkable start to the game : With four first - quarter touchdowns , Jackson had 12 on the season , even after playing just two quarters against Charlotte . ESPN put that into further perspective : ESPN espn Lamar Jackson : 12 TD in 3 quarters this season . Missouri & ; Kent St . had 15 offensive TD each . . .all of last season . https : / / t . co / DJSGsRFVrB For as many exciting plays as Jackson made in the opening quarter , his biggest highlight of the night was yet to come . Jackson scored his fifth and final touchdown of the first half on a nine - yard run with a little over three minutes remaining . As seen in this photo courtesy of SportsCenter , Jackson leaped over a defender en route to the end zone , which ensured that his legend would continue to grow : Lamar . Jackson . Are you kidding ! ? https : / / t . co / wFIEUFR3Ni While Jackson threw his first interception of the season in the closing seconds of the half , and Syracuse battled back to within 35 - 21 entering the locker room , the incredible signal - caller still had a first half for the ages . Brent Axe of Syracuse . com tweeted a rundown of Jackson ' s numbers through two quarters : Brent Axe BrentAxeMedia Lamar Jackson . 14 - of - 26 for 344 yards passing . 137 yards rushing . 5 TD ' s . At halftime . Pretty , pretty , pretty good . Jackson continued to rack up yardage through the air and on the ground in the third quarter , but Syracuse managed to clamp down in the red zone and prevent him from adding to his touchdown total , although wide receiver Traveon Samuel did have a rushing score on a reverse . The Heisman candidate was held without a touchdown in the third quarter and then had to settle for a field goal early in the fourth , which put Louisville on top 45 - 28 . After a Syracuse turnover with under eight minutes left in the game , Jackson did not come back out on to the field since the Cardinals had built up a nearly insurmountable lead . Although the level of competition leaves something to be desired , there is little doubt that Jackson has thrust himself into the Heisman Trophy conversation . The opponents will get much tougher with Florida State , Clemson and Houston all remaining on the schedule , and his performances in those games will likely determine how real his Heisman chances are . Big names such as Houston quarterback Greg Ward Jr . , Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson , Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett , Georgia running back Nick Chubb , LSU running back Leonard Fournette and Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey are among those who Jackson will be tasked with outplaying over the course of the season . Jackson is a big play waiting to happen every time the ball is in his hands , and that was apparent throughout the night against Syracuse . There will undoubtedly be more resistance and more pressure in future games , but if his teammates can raise their level of play close to that of Jackson ' s , he has a legitimate chance to vie for one of the most prestigious awards in sports . Follow @ MikeChiari on Twitter . Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2690317-how-dan-quinn-turned-the-falcons-from-a-team-into-a-brotherhood | Atlanta Falcons How Dan Quinn Turned the Falcons from a Team into a Brotherhood Dan Pompei February 2 , 2017 Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan scrambles right , pump - fakes , then takes off , running 14 yards and falling into the end zone for a touchdown . It is the Falcons ' 69th touchdown of the season , the most of any team , and gives them a 17 - 0 lead against the Packers in the NFC Championship Game . Ryan and his teammates do n ' t act as if this is just another score , though . Justin Hardy reaches Ryan first in the end zone and helps him up , then come Levine Toilolo and Mohamed Sanu . One by one , every Falcons player on the field makes his way to the back of the end zone to join the exuberant celebration with Ryan . It ' s just halfway through the second quarter . Still early , especially with Aaron Rodgers on the other side of the field . So why are these 11 men together hugging , high - fiving and back - slapping ? Because these are Dan Quinn ' s Falcons . Quinn may be the most anonymous coach in the NFL , but you can learn everything you need to know about him by watching his team on game day . " You ca n ' t make people do that , " Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan says . " You see that atmosphere in college more . But it becomes natural when guys genuinely are happy for each other . " It all started with Dan . He has preached the culture and gotten the right people . He had a vision and he made it happen . Now I think we live it . " It was n ' t this way in Quinn ' s first year with the team . As the Falcons were cleaning up the slop from a disappointing season last January , Quinn watched as players said their farewells . When he noticed many of them exchanging phone numbers , he was taken aback . How could they have been teammates all season long and not had each other ' s numbers ? Until that moment , he did n ' t completely understand his team and what needed to change . The Falcons , he realized , were a group of individuals who shared space with one another but did n ' t share themselves . " When we started the offseason , we were like a neighborhood , " Quinn says . " Hey man , good to see you . We were n ' t tight . So the challenge was how to get from a neighborhood to a brotherhood . " Quinn did n ' t set out to rebuild his team with nails and two - by - fours . His objective was to enhance the feng shui He rearranged the locker room , eliminating the row of lockers in the center of the room so the space was more open and conducive to conversation . It meant smaller lockers for everyone , but the trade - off was worthwhile . Quinn mixed up locker assignments instead of grouping players by positions . He also put a Ping - Pong table in the locker room in an effort to encourage face - to - face interaction and discourage cellphone isolation . In the team meeting room , he had a basketball hoop installed . He hung a sign : " I Will Play For My Brother . " Everyone put their signatures on it . Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and director of sports medicine and performance Marty Lauzon suggested a team - building session with the veteran Navy SEALs of Acumen Performance Group . Quinn , who has a deep appreciation for all things military , loved the idea . When players and coaches showed up for a meeting during offseason activities , Quinn surprised them all by having seven former SEALs waiting for them . Over the next four days , the SEALs led the Falcons through team - building exercises that combined the physical , mental and emotional . Under the springtime sun , with the smell of sweat and Georgia mud in the air , the Falcons started coming together to form something new . These days , it is n ' t unusual for Quinn to reference a lesson learned from the SEALs in a team meeting . Players sometimes can be found hanging out at 8 p.m. , playing table tennis . They wear ball caps at that say " The Hood , " short for the brotherhood . Fifty - three Falcons have become one . Of all of their triumphs in 2016 , this was the most significant . Even old - timers like safety Dashon Goldson will tell you . " A lot of guys come from different places , " says Goldson , who has played for eight head coaches in the NFL . " The more you click and are on the same page , the more you can accomplish . In San Francisco , we had a good football team , but we were n ' t as tight as this . The brotherhood goes a long way . " The concept of a brotherhood is not unique . Quinn came to appreciate its value when he worked as Pete Carroll ' s defensive coordinator in Seattle , where the mantra is " Love Our Brothers . " There are many similarities between Quinn and Carroll . Quinn is wise like a 70 - year - old , energetic like a 20 - year - old . He teaches the rugby - style tackling that Carroll espouses , and he starts each practice week with " Competition Wednesday , " as the Seahawks do . He wants his team to be able to play " fast and physical , " without too much thinking . The Seahawks play that way . But Quinn is n ' t all Carroll . In his 46 years , he also has been influenced by others he has worked for , including Nick Saban , Steve Mariucci and the late Joe Gardi , Quinn ' s former boss at Hofstra . Mostly , though , Quinn is himself . Being himself means trying to harness greater forces to work for his team . This is n ' t about X ' s and O ' s as much as it ' s about gravity and tide . If the Falcons are an ocean , Quinn is the moon . Dwight Freeney could have retired . The 36 - year - old had 14 NFL seasons on his remarkable resume . He had all of the money and sacks he could ever dream of . He even had a Super Bowl ring . But the Bengals wanted him . So did the Falcons . He knew he still had something that could help an NFL team . He licked a finger and put it in the air to see which way the wind might blow . Once he visited the Falcons and met Quinn , he knew where he belonged . " He was probably the biggest reason I came here , honestly , " Freeney says . " There was such a connection when I spoke to him . That ' s what makes him special . " Some coaches want to build a wall between themselves and their players . That is n ' t Quinn . Relationships are at the core of his coaching . From players who appreciate a coach who plays Tupac in his office to 74 - year - old Falcons owner Arthur Blank , Quinn connects . " He can fit in any group . And it ' s his true self . It ' s not made up , " Atlanta defensive line coach Bryan Cox says . If something is important to one of his players , Quinn wants to know about it . Falcons safety Ricardo Allen was impressed when Quinn started talking to him about his hometown of Daytona Beach , Florida . Quinn knew Allen and teammate Eric Weems had lived in the same area as kids . He talked about the Daytona 500 . Allen learned things about his own hometown from talking to Quinn . " He must study it , " Allen says with a shrug . Everyone knew Julio Jones was destined for greatness from about the time he had his first shave . People have been coming at him from all angles ever since . Because of this , he does n ' t let many in . But he let in Quinn . " Julio is particular about who he bonds with , and he has little patience for inauthenticity , " Dimitroff says . " But he has bonded with Dan , and there is something special about it . " Quinn , the former defensive coach from Morristown , New Jersey , would n ' t seem to have much in common with Jones , the wide receiver from Foley , Alabama . But he found a way to penetrate the shell . " I ' m not telling Julio what route is best or what technique to use , but I can help him with the competitor he is , the style he plays with , " Quinn says . John Bazemore / Associated Press Quinn has made a special effort to ensure Jones and Ryan understand he has their backs . For his first five years in Atlanta , Jones mostly kept to himself and was content to follow the lead of others . He and Quinn had long talks about what Jones means to the team and how he needed to grow as a leader . Things changed this year . Mutual trust has enabled empowered players , and player leadership is critical to Quinn . It is n ' t enough that he and his coaches are holding players accountable . He wants players to hold other players accountable . So he relies on Jones and Ryan β as well as Allen , defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux , defensive end Tyson Jackson , center Alex Mack and others β to make sure every member of the roster is maintaining the " standard " he often references when addressing the team . " When I hear the information coming from the players to one another , and the message is the same as it was from me to the coaches and the coaches to the players , that ' s what lights me up , " Quinn says . " I so desperately wanted that to happen overnight , and it did n ' t . So for me to hear the guys talking about the standard and the process , this year , that has helped us . " Quinn handles his NFL players similarly to how Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors handles his NBA players . And it is no coincidence . In his first year as a head coach , Kerr led the Warriors to 16 more wins than they had the previous year , along with an NBA championship . He did it through understated but powerful leadership β with humility , humor and empathy . Shortly after he became a first - time head coach , Kerr visited Seattle ' s training camp to observe Carroll ' s team . He struck up a relationship with Quinn , sitting next to him in meetings and asking questions about what was being done and why . These days , Kerr and Quinn get together when they find themselves in the same vicinity , as they did last spring when Quinn was in the Bay Area to scout players from Stanford and Cal . He stopped by the Warriors locker room before a game . They text one another throughout the year . They share an agent , Rick Smith of Priority Sports . Quinn says he has learned by watching Kerr . " Relationships come naturally for both of us , " Kerr says . " Dan is very comfortable in his own skin , comfortable speaking with everybody . That ' s an important quality in a coach . You have to talk to all of your players , and your players are different . They have different personalities , different backgrounds . You also have to maintain relationships with coaches , management and owners . " Quinn ' s first season with the Falcons opened with a 6 - 1 record but fell apart with six straight losses from there . Dismay , anger and depression would have been understandable reactions from the head coach . But Quinn ' s demeanor never changed , players and assistant coaches say . He remained optimistic and composed , as always . " There are a lot of coaches who take things out of perspective after one loss , " says Cox , who also worked alongside Quinn with the Jets . " They wo n ' t talk to you . They start changing things . Not him . He ' s the most positive person you ' ve ever met in your life . He ' s a true optimist β the opposite of me . " Kerr has taken note of the " really good vibe " coming from the Falcons . " They play fast and loose , and you can see they are having fun , " he says . " Those are reflections of the way Dan carries himself . " Quinn ' s hopeful nature is evident in his lineups . If the Falcons open up in their nickel defense against the Patriots in Super Bowl LI , they are expected to start five rookies β safety Keanu Neal , middle linebacker Deion Jones , outside linebacker De ' Vondre Campbell , nickel corner Brian Poole and tight end Austin Hooper . Many head coaches are too worried about mistakes of inexperience to put their trust in rookies . Quinn , on the other hand , is intrigued by their potential . That glass is half full to Quinn , not half empty , even on football ' s biggest stage . It ' s not like these players were recently promoted . Quinn and his staff have been preparing them for this since May . " I knew with playing young guys , there would be some growing pains early , because there were going to be issues that come up they could n ' t foresee , " Quinn says . " Now that we ' ve had reps and reps and reps , I do n ' t see them as rookies anymore . They ' ve had over 150 hours on the practice field since OTAs , hundreds of hours in the meeting room and game experience . " After spraining his ankle in the second quarter of the NFC Championship Game , Mack limped off the field . A four - time Pro Bowler who had survived seven years with the Browns , Mack refused to stay on the sideline for long . " I did n ' t realize it until I was watching the film , " Shanahan says . " He could barely move . He ' s hobbling around . He could n ' t run to a guy . But he was doing everything he could β diving at people . That ' s the type of mentality that allows a team to go on a run the way we have . " Mack is an example of a player who received a high " C / T " grade from the Falcons . C / T stands for competitiveness and toughness . It was at Quinn ' s urging that the Falcons have emphasized C / T in their scouting process . " If we see a really good athlete and a fast guy , but he does n ' t fit our requisite C / T grade , we steer clear , " Dimitroff says . They also call these players " DQ guys . " Quinn learned the importance of competitiveness and toughness during his time with the Seahawks , and Dimitroff saw the value in emphasizing it . Dimitroff came to the Falcons from the Patriots , where he had helped build a dynasty . He hired Mike Smith as head coach , drafted Ryan and traded up to take Jones , and the Falcons had winning seasons in each of his first five years . Then they went 10 - 22 in 2013 and 2014 . Dimitroff beat back the wolves by firing Smith , which gave him the opportunity to work with a new coach with a slightly amended role . At 50 , Dimitroff has seen it all . One of his most admirable qualities is his openness to a new way of thinking . A road cyclist and rock climber , he was limber enough to bend for Quinn . Their partnership works . " The connection that Thomas and I have is strong , " Quinn says . Judging character is a strength of Dimitroff ' s . " Some guys are searching for an angle to coach , " he says . " Dan is not . His approach is his approach . He is an extremely authentic person , a great soul . He truly believes in a brotherhood and team camaraderie and collaboration . It may seem like a new - wave approach to the game , but that is him at the core . There is no feigning of that . Combine that with the fact he is very passionate , competitive and gritty Quinn wo n ' t be the most respected coach on the field in the Super Bowl . He might not get as many votes for Coach of the Year as Jason Garrett , Andy Reid , Jack Del Rio or Adam Gase . But it ' s possible none of them could have reached these 53 players the way Quinn did . Quinn was the ideal coach for this team at this time . Blank chose him over Gase , Doug Marrone , Josh McDaniels , Keith Armstrong and Teryl Austin , all of whom interviewed for the job . Quinn also interviewed with the Jets , Browns , Vikings and 49ers His hard edge comes from Jersey . The free thinking is from the left coast . And he found home in the Deep South . This is where he belongs . And now , the Super Bowl is where the Falcons belong . Says Dimitroff , " This guy brought the team to life . " Dan Pompei covers the NFL for Bleacher Report . Follow him on Twitter : @ danpompei Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/351595-ty-cobb-baseballs-greatest-player | NFL CFB NBA World Football MLB NHL CBB MMA WWE Golf Tennis Boxing More Shows B / R Live Mag Get the App Tickets Sign Up Login MLB History Ty Cobb : Baseball ' s Greatest Player Harold Friend Chief Writer I February 24 , 2010 Comments It was announced on Feb . 2 , 1936 , that the Baseball Writers Association of America had elected Ty Cobb , Babe Ruth , Honus Wagner , Christy Mathewson , and Walter Johnson to the Hall of Fame in the first - ever balloting . Cobb received 222 out of a possible 226 votes . Ruth and Wagner each received 215 votes , Mathewson had 205 votes , and Johnson finished with 189 . The Greatest When Ty Cobb passed away on July 17 , 1961 , the New York Times ' headline echoed the conclusions of the majority of fans and baseball writers . " Cobb , Hailed as Greatest Player in History , Mourned by Baseball World . " The praise came from all quarters . Current players , former players and managers , executives , and , of greatest significance , baseball scouts heaped praise on Cobb . " The best of all time . " " A great player . " " A legend in American sports . " " An inspiration to all . " New York Mets ' general manager Lonesome George Weiss , who built the New York Yankees ' dynasty of the late - 1940s and 1950s , said , " There was no denying that Cobb stood alone as a baseball player , undoubtedly the greatest of all time . " No less an authority than Dizzy Dean : " We ' ve lost a lot of great ball players . Now we ' ve lost the greatest . " Casey Stengel , who managed the Yankees ' teams that won a record five consecutive World Championships from 1949 - 53 , called Cobb , not Mantle or Mays , " the most sensational of all the players I have seen in all my life . ' " By sensational , I mean he surprised all his opponents . He would shock them with startling base running plays , and he could always outhit any opponent , even if they were great players . " In 2002 , the Society for American Baseball Research ( SABR ) , initiated its Baseball Biography Project . In the first paragraph of Ty Cobb ' s biography , it states " Ty Cobb was the dominant player in the American League during the Dead Ball Era , and arguably the greatest player in the history of the game . " Home Runs Dominate Ty Cobb died the year that Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris both challenged Babe Ruth ' s single season home run record . The media could n ' t get enough of the battle between the Yankees ' teammates in their attempt to top the record of another Yankees ' player . As Ralph Kiner said , " Singles hitters drive Fords , home run hitters drive Cadillacs . " With the passage of time , Cobb , a great power hitter ( double and triples ) , inaccurately became identified with the singles hitters to whom Kiner had referred . Babe Ruth started gaining ground with younger fans , and despite the fact that the late 1960s was a pitcher - dominated era , the home run was becoming even more glamorous . In 1969 , the pitching mound was lowered from 15 inches to 10 inches . Reggie Jackson hit 47 home runs , and in 1973 , the National League became the only major league to play real baseball when the American League instituted the designated hitter rule . By the turn of the century , great batters who were not primarily home run hitters were greatly underrated . Many fans think that Wade Boggs , Tony Gwynn , and Ichiro Suzuki were or are not as valuable as hitters such Jim Thome or Mark Reynolds . Until he refused to cooperate with the government , Barry Bonds was considered greater than Willie . Babe Ruth Becomes the Choice as the Greatest One result has been that Babe Ruth is now considered the greatest player of all time . Ruth was the greatest power hitter of all time , but starting in 1920 , the year he hit 54 home runs , Ruth played in a lively ball era . Cobb eschewed the home run in favor of " manufacturing " runs . He played in the deadest of the dead ball eras , and runs were , as Red Barber used to say , " scarcer than hen ' s teeth . " Defense Defensively , Cobb played center field most of his career , but he was in right field from 1907 - 1909 , leading the Detroit Tigers to three consecutive pennants and three World Series defeats . He was a good , but not great , defensive player who played 706 games in right field , 2,194 in center field , and 35 games in left field . Cobb had a .961 fielding average , which is horrible for an outfielder , until one realizes that the league had a .960 fielding average . Cobb ' s range factor was 2.30 , compared to the league ' s 2.05 . Babe Ruth was an adequate outfielder the first few seasons he switched from pitching . His .968 fielding average was better than the league ' s .966 , but Ruth ' s range factor was only 2.07 , compared to the league ' s 2.22 . From the time he was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1936 until the late 1960s , Cobb was ranked ahead of Ruth . Neither has played a game since 1935 , but because values have changed , not necessarily more accurately , Ruth is considered the greatest player of all time . Were the New York Times , George Weiss , Dizzy Dean , Casey Stengel , and the Society for American Baseball Research all wrong ? References : By The Associated Press . . ( 1936 , February 3 ) . Georgian Gets 222 Votes , 4 Short of Perfect Score and 7 More Than Ruth and Wagner - - Mathewson and Johnson Only Others With Enough Ballots to Be Named in Nation - Wide Poll . New York Times ( 1923 - Current file ) , p . 23 . Retrieved February 24 , 2010 , from ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times ( 1851 - 2006 ) . ( Document ID : 88629798 ) . Cobb , Hailed as Greatest Player in History , Mourned by Baseball World : PASSING OF AN ERA IS NOTED BY FRICK Cobb Called Link Between Old and New - - Mantle , Stengel Pay Tribute . ( 1961 , July 18 ) . New York Times ( 1923 - Current file ) , p . 21 . Retrieved February 24 , 2010 , from ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times ( 1851 - 2006 ) . ( Document ID : 101471048 ) . Ty Cobb Biography Ralph Kiner quote Ty Cobb at Baseball - Reference Babe Ruth at Baseball - Reference Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/447653-the-25-dumbest-stadiums-ever-built | The 25 Dumbest Stadiums Ever Built A great stadium can be the difference between a fan base becoming the 12th man . A dumb stadium means an uncomfortable environment for both fans and players alike . No one wants to sit three hours in a refrigerator or be placed in jail for rooting too hard . Players do n ' t want to be a move away from an ACL injury . From Major League Baseball to World Cup soccer , some unfortunate teams call the world ' s worst stadiums home . Whether the stadium fits 21,000 or 100,000 , here are the 25 dumbest stadiums ever built . No . 25 Marlins Ballpark 1 of 25 Until Opening Day 2012 , consider Marlins Ballpark a dream . A team with one of the lowest payrolls and high turnover with players and owners finally gets the funding to build its own ballpark at the site of the Orange Bowl . There ' s going to be a retractable roof , fish tanks to the left and right of home plate , and a flying fish following each " Miami Marlin " home run . Considering the decades - long struggle to get the stadium to become a reality , would n ' t it be horrible if the Mayans were correct and the end of the world is December 2012 ? That would make only one season in the $ 515 - plus million stadium . No . 24 Chase Field 2 of 25 Many complain that the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks resembles an airport hangar . Or a train shed . Plus , the upper deck is too far from the field . A cool feature of Chase Field is the swimming pool in right - center field , but as the first retractable roof in the United States ( circa 1998 ) , it was bound to have some problems . Hitters have never been too happy with the distance in center field . No . 23 Beaver Stadium 3 of 25 Other than Penn State fans , who would want to watch a game with more than 107,000 of one ' s closest friends ? At Beaver Stadium , which opened in 1960 , it ' s all about the seating capacity . It ' s currently the second - largest stadium in the western hemisphere and the fourth - largest in the world . In constant battle for the record is the University of Michigan . The Big House opened in 1927 and is currently the largest stadium in the United States . One can only imagine the amount of security needed , as well as the pain to head over to the concessions . No . 22 ( A Deteriorating ) Orange Bowl 4 of 25 Set aside the national championships and Super Bowls . Ignore its heyday for a second . In its last days , the Orange Bowl had disgusting bathrooms and one concession stand . No surprise that fans would get rowdy in the heat and humidity . They needed fluids and shade ! Instead of keeping around the historical ( but not upgraded ) stadium , a new one should ' ve been in the works a long time ago . Was n ' t it appropriate that in its final game , the University of Virginia Cavaliers embarrassed the University of Miami Hurricanes 48 - 0 ? No . 21 Oakland - Alameda County Coliseum 5 of 25 When one hears the term coliseum , visions of gladiators and trojans immediately come to mind . Unless of course , it ' s an Oakland Raiders ' or Oakland Athletics ' game . In the rather industrial and seedy - looking neighborhood , the Oakland - Alameda County Coliseum has faced the difficult task of balancing both football and baseball since 1966 . The Mount Davis tarp structure is a perfect excuse to cover up way too many seats that could never be sold for a baseball game , while also promoting the green and yellow . Other stadiums have done the same thing . Locally , the Miami Hurricanes put tarp on parts of the upper deck at Sun Life Stadium during lackluster crowds . No . 20 Izod Center 6 of 25 The only other place that has changed names more often is Sun Life Stadium . Izod Center , which was home to the New Jersey Nets ( though for not much longer as they move to Brooklyn ) , has a boring interior that resembles the actual team ' s performance . Some compare the experience to being inside a refrigerator . Its cavernous nature makes it both cold and dull . With both the New Jersey Devils and Seton Hall men ' s basketball now in Newark , the arena ' s future remains in doubt . No . 19 Florida Citrus Bowl 7 of 25 University of Miami running back Graig Cooper tore his ACL without anyone touching him at the 2009 Champs Sports Bowl . Part of the Capital One Bowl season , should n ' t Orlando ' s own Florida Citrus Bowl be adequate for top collegiate games ? During the entire month of December , high - school championships and other events took place on the field , making the playing conditions unreasonable and dangerous . It ' s very much like the Orange Bowl , except for the fact that it still exists . Since 1936 , sporting events have taken place there . When the University of Central Florida expressed dissatisfaction with the facility ' s state , an upgrade is severely needed . The natural grass was replaced with AstroTurf after the Capital One Bowl . Too bad it was late for Cooper . No . 18 Robert F . Kennedy Memorial Stadium 8 of 25 The Washington Nationals did n ' t get off to a good start at Robert . F . Kennedy Memorial Stadium in 2004 . One could say the losing ways started with a facility that had already housed major professional teams such as the Washington Redskins and the Washington Senators . It hosted international soccer matches during the 1994 FIFA World Cup , the 1996 Summer Olympics , and the 2003 Women ' s World Cup . Like many of the stadiums on this list , it was built as a multi - sport facility , this being the first . Until the Nats moved , it was the fourth - oldest stadium behind Fenway Park , Wrigley Field , and Yankee Stadium . From the above photo , it ' s also not located in the most interesting area or prettiest land . What good is a view of the Washington Monument from the opposite side of the nation ' s capital ? No . 17 Sun Life Stadium 9 of 25 Forget that the Florida Marlins struggle to fill the stadium . Located near the border between Miami - Dade and Broward Counties , the only way to get to Sun Life Stadium is by car . In rush - hour traffic from I - 95 , it can take an hour to attend a ballgame . Without a retractable roof , baseball games get postponed or shortened because of South Florida ' s summer weather . Sight lines down the third - base and first - base lines are unfavorable because it was built as a multi - purpose stadium ( Miami Dolphins came first ) . Moreover , the stands sit too far away from the playing field , which misses out on the intimidation factor . In a 75,000 - seat stadium , a crowd of 40,000 looks small . And do n ' t forget about keeping track of the names . Since 1987 , the home for the Marlins and Dolphins has been called Joe Robbie Stadium , Pro Player Park , Pro Player Stadium , Dolphins Stadium , Dolphin Stadium , Land Shark Stadium , and Sun Life Stadium . No . 16 Qualcomm Stadium 10 of 25 One would think that a stadium in San Diego would reflect the picturesque nature of the city . Instead , Qualcomm Stadium ( circa 1967 ) lacks an interesting design with the classy spiral ramps . True to the multi - purpose facility trend , football and baseball fans were too far away from the action . If it looks familiar , think Sun Life Stadium . San Diego must build a new stadium if it wants to host another Super Bowl . Until then , cities such as Indianapolis , Dallas , and Detroit get the honor . No . 15 Edward Jones Dome 11 of 25 Who thought that an NFL stadium downtown was a good idea ? With larger crowds , traffic and parking is too much of a hassle . Edward Jones Dome in St . Louis is a prime example of this predicament with the Rams in town . In a Sports Illustrated assessment of all 32 NFL stadiums , it came in last . Although it opened in 1995 , it has received criticism because of its poor planning . A dome surrounded by brick ? Not something one sees too often . . . For a stadium in the " Show Me " state , reports are out that it ' s not that impressive . No . 14 Giants Stadium 12 of 25 They ' re called the New York Giants and Jets , but Giants Stadium was actually in New Jersey . Though it was n ' t relatively old ( mid - 1970s ) , its flaw was its location . There ' s no subway stop nearby . In one of America ' s most - populated areas , public transportation is crucial for efficiency . And with three teams sharing the venue , there ' s no sense of individuality or home - field advantage based on aesthetics . As a Jet , how must it feel to call Giants Stadium home ? No . 13 Bradley Center 13 of 25 Despite " Fear the Deer " fever during the 2010 NBA playoffs , the oldest arena in basketball ( circa 1988 ) could use improvement . Concrete and steel can be found in full quantity in the concourses and seating areas . Then there ' s the fact that the court is on street level , which means that fans must hike up to their seats rather than taking a concourse up . Since the county rejected the proposal of a new arena , the Milwaukee Bucks will continue to play at the Bradley Center and hope to inspire energy through their clever marketing campaigns . No . 12 Shea Stadium 14 of 25 Sure , the Beatles performed there in their prime . The Summer Festival for Peace took place in 1970 . Besides New York Mets baseball ( 1964 - 2008 ) and New York Jets football ( until 1983 ) , Shea Stadium hosted amazing musical acts throughout the years . But with time , the stadium received a beating . Media boxes did n ' t have air conditioning . Seats were old . It was built on top of a garbage landfill . Still , the Home Run Apple became one of the franchise ' s and stadium ' s trademarks over the years . Even players like Chipper Jones and Barry Larkin named their children after the stadium . Only because of how well they did in there . Remember , it ' s been a while for the Mets . . . No . 11 Miami Arena 15 of 25 At a cost of $ 52.5 million , the Miami Arena lasted just 20 years . The Miami Heat ( 1988 - 99 ) , Florida Panthers ( 1993 - 98 ) , and University of Miami basketball teams ( 1988 - 2003 ) called it home . In a decade , it started to age . When the Heat moved to the American Airlines Arena and the Panthers to the Bank Atlantic Center , the venue became relatively inactive . Though it was easily accessible via the Metrorail , it held only 16,000 fans for basketball and 14,000 for hockey . A title was never won in the arena . Its pink walls and roof imploded in 2008 and truly represents the Miami sports scene . No . 10 Arthur Ashe Stadium 16 of 25 With the U.S. Open underway , the largest tennis venue in the world is Arthur Ashe Stadium . Opened in 1997 , the rows are so long that getting in and out of seats is a challenge . That also means the nuisance of standing up and letting people through during play . Yes , that was read correctly . Unlike other tennis venues where silence is golden and taking one ' s seat means during stoppage of play , noise runs amok . Then there ' s Row Z being 120 feet , or 10 stories , above the court . Though the ball may be yellow , it does n ' t make it any easier to spot . And with a capacity of 21,000 , even the men ' s final struggles to sell out . No . 9 Hubert H . Humphrey Metrodome 17 of 25 For more than 25 years , the Hubert H . Humphrey Metrodome has been an eyesore in Minneapolis . With the Minnesota Twins now at Target Field , the Vikings still play at the plastic - filled stadium . The chairs and rails are made of the material . Poor sight lines and lack of character make it seem like a hardware store . And the SuperTurf . Then there ' s the accidental swastika on the ceiling . Plus , a bag in the outfield that tries to hide football facilities . Do n ' t forget the plexiglass that was around for Kirby Puckett ' s play during game six of the 1991 World Series . It ' s another case of a multi - purpose stadium causing problems for baseball . The only plus ? It ' s right near the Metro Transit . No . 8 Tropicana Field 18 of 25 At first glance , Tropicana Field looks like it was once part of the circus . The Tampa Bay Rays ' home since 1998 , the coolest feature is the petting tank where fans can go behind center field and visit with rays . Other than that , the only non - retractable dome in Major League Baseball makes no sense when its location is in the Sunshine State . More importantly , when Tropicana Field was built in 1990 , there was n ' t a tenant ready to move in . It would take eight years before a major sports organization would call the unusual stadium home . No . 7 The Alamodome 19 of 25 The Alamodome opened in 1993 in the hopes of acquiring an NFL team to play in San Antonio . Seventeen years later , there ' s still no football team in the city . Instead , the San Antonio Spurs took the court for a decade . Other events include the NCAA Final Four , NBA All - Star Game , and various concerts . In 2005 , the San Antonio City Council voted to spend close to $ 6.5 million to renovate the Alamodome in order to lure an MLS franchise . Considering the original main purpose of the stadium , it ' s probably easy to assume the city has given up . No . 6 Candlestick Park 20 of 25 Northern California is beautiful , but a fan would n ' t be able to tell in Candlestick Park . There are no views of the bay , unlike the San Francisco Giants ' new venue , AT&T Park . Not to mention the stadium is prone to 45 MPH winds , which not only makes for chilly temperatures , damp air , and fog , but problems on the field for players . Who would want to be a kicker for the 49ers ? Over time , the sun has faded the seats ' colors and makes the stadium look older than it really is ( circa 1960 ) . No . 5 Veterans Stadium 21 of 25 That turf . The jail . The 700 Level . Philadelphia Veterans Stadium is a far cry from Citizens Bank Park . The Philadelphia Eagles ( 1971 - 2002 ) and Philadelphia Phillies ( 1971 - 2003 ) played at the Vet for decades in front of the most loyal and fanatical people in sports . Baseball purists disliked the multi - purpose stadium because seats in the upper deck were so high that fans could n ' t see the game without binoculars . Then there was the field surface ' s AstroTurf , which contained many gaps and uneven patches . It was a knee injury waiting to happen . No . 4 EstΓ‘dio Do MaracanΓ£ 22 of 25 With the World Cup and Olympics headed to Brazil , EstΓ‘dio do MaracanΓ£ will play a prominent part . Some call it soccer ' s mecca . Opened in 1950 , the soccer stadium had an upper stand collapse in 1992 , which led to three deaths and 50 injured . Naturally , after the incident , the stadium ' s capacity was decreased . At one point , it used to hold nearly 225,000 people , but nows contains around 95,000 . In an article by the Daily Telegraph from 2000 , the MaracanΓ£ was said to be suffering from corrosion because of football fans relieving themselves on the terraces . No . 3 Nassau Veterans Memorial Stadium 23 of 25 The second hockey team of New York , the Islanders have played at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum since 1972 . As the second - oldest arena behind the Rangers ' Madison Square Garden , it has the smallest capacity of all arenas in the NHL without a standing room . But it has n ' t been alive since the 1980s when the facility was referred to as " Fort Neverlose " because of four consecutive Stanley Cup victories . Since then , opposing teams ' fans and even frustrated homers have called it the " Nassau Mausoleum . " It also refers to injuries that take place in the entertainment circles . In 1972 it was nicknamed the " Bust Palace " for arrests that took place at rock concerts . For more than 10 years the Islanders have tried to replace it . Renovations are finally scheduled to get underway . No . 2 Kingdome 24 of 25 Looking at the King dome , one would think that the ceiling is the most important element . Leaks were discovered in the roof two months prior to the stadium ' s opening . Repairs made the situation worse and remained undone . In 1994 , water - logged tiles fell while the Seattle Mariners were on the field preparing for a game . Located in Seattle , the multi - purpose stadium opened in 1976 and was home to the Seahawks , Mariners , and Supersonics . Yes , basketball in a football stadium before the glamor of Jerry ' s World . Back then , a push for the domed stadium continued despite the absence of a major - league sports team to occupy it . For the groundbreaking ceremony , protestors interrupted the speakers and threw mud balls at them . After years of complaints from both the NFL and MLB beginning in the 1990s , the teams relocated and the stadium was imploded in 2000 . No . 1 Olympic Stadium 25 of 25 Olympic Stadium was almost as bad as the Montreal Expos . With an opening in 1976 in time for the summer Olympics , the stadium has not had a tenant since the Expos relocated to Washington D.C. in 2004 and became the Nationals . It has a history of financial and structural problems , and is seen as a white elephant . First came a labor strike that caused a delay of the building , including the tower . It was n ' t until 1987 that the tower and roof were completed . Seating was n ' t completed in time for the Olympics . Despite a covered stadium , when rain was brought on by high winds , a delay took place because the roof was torn by the conditions . | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/51928-bill-russell-the-greatest-player-of-all-time | Boston Celtics Bill Russell : The Greatest Player of All Time RealSportsTalk . net Discussion Forum August 28 , 2008 THUG | RealSportsTalk . net Who do you think is the greatest player to ever play in the NBA ? I think that Bill Russell is the greatest player to ever play in the NBA , I think this because of 3 main things . His championship legacy , his rebounding / clutch legacy and his defensive legacy . Bill Russell won 11 championship rings . With that being said I am counting the 2 he won as a player - coach . These 11 NBA championships were won in 13 NBA seasons . Which means that around 85 % of the time that Bill Russell was in the NBA , he won an NBA championship . People may argue that the reason that Bill Russell won this many championships is because of Coach Auerbach , or Bob Cousy or any other one of the future Hall Of Famers that played with Bill Russell . I beg to differ Bill Russell was one of the greatest rebounders in the history of the NBA , and he was also very clutch when it came down to winning games . In his first full season in the NBA , Bill was the first player to ever average over 20 rebounds per game in the NBA . He did n ' t just do this once though , he did this 10 out of the 13 years that he played in the NBA . Which means that almost 80 % of his career he averaged over 20 rebounds per game . When Bill Russell arguably is the greatest player to ever play the game both overall and on defense . While he may not have been exactly a great offensive player , ( 15 points per game career average , and 56 % FT shooting with 44 % FG shooting ) he more than made up for his offensive struggles with his defense . Wikipedia describes Bill as an consummate defensive center , noted for his unmatched defensive intensity , his stellar basketball IQ and his sheer will to win . Russell excelled at playing man - to - man defense , blocking shots , and grabbing defensive and offensive rebounds . Some say that Bill paved the way for more centers like him that have similar playing styles in struggling offensively but making up for it in defensive excellence . Blocks were not recorded in his era but if they were , you can bet your bottom dollar that he would be right up there as a great shotblocker in NBA history . Bill Russell was a defensive powerhouse in every aspect . This opinion was written by RealSportsTalk member Thug . Join RST to discuss basketball or sports in general with other fans here : http : / / realsportstalk . net / forums / index . php Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/728879-nhl-top-15-goalies-of-all-time | NHL : Top 15 Goalies of All TIme As some of you may know , I started a list counting down the top 100 players of all time a while ago . I got up to the top 70 players and then life got in the way . I now have the time to finish the last 30 players . First , I want to count down my top 15 goalies of all time . Goaltending is the most important and interesting position in hockey . Without a decent goalie who can handle pressure , a team is going to go no where fast . It has also produced some interesting people . People such as Glenn Hall , who threw up before every one of his games in hoping that it would help him play well . I hope you enjoy the list and please keep a look out for the continuation of my top 100 player list in the coming weeks . # 15 : Tony Esposito 1 of 15 Career Regular Season Stats : 423 - 306 - 151 , 76 SO , 2.92 GAA Career Playoff Stats : 45 - 53 , 6 SO , 3.07 GAA Teams : Montreal Canadiens ( 1968 - 69 ) , Chicago Blackhawks ( 1969 - 84 ) Accolades : Calder Memorial Trophy ( 1970 ) , First Team All - Star ( 1970 , 1972 , 1980 ) , Second Team All - Star ( 1973 , 1974 ) , Vezina Trophy ( 1970 , 1972 , 1974 ) Tony is Phil Esposito ' s younger brother and played just 13 games for the Montreal Canadiens to start off his NHL career before the Chicago Blackhawks claimed him in the intra - league draft in 1969 . Esposito would go on to play the rest of his career for the Hawks . The biggest knock against Tony is that he never won a Stanley Cup and his playoff stats do n ' t compare favourably to his regular season stats . The Hawks never missed the play - offs with Esposito in net , but he was never able to win the big games . Esposito had a hybrid style and was one of the first goalies to play the butterfly style . His 15 shutouts in 1969 - 70 is still a modern day record for one season . Along with Ken Dryden , Esposito played for the famous 1972 Summit Series Canadian squad . # 14 : Johnny Bower 2 of 15 Career Regular Season Stats : 250 - 195 - 90 , 37 SO , 2.51 GAA Career Playoff Stats : 35 - 34 , 5 SO , 2.47 GAA Teams : New York Rangers ( 1953 - 57 ) , Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1958 - 69 ) Accolades : First Team All - Star ( 1961 ) , Vezina Trophy ( 1961 , 1965 ) Bower got a late start in the NHL despite being one of the best goalies in the AHL . However , he made the most of the time he had and played into his mid 40 ' s . Bower won four Stanley Cup Championships with the Leafs , the last coming in 1967 . Bower emerged as an NHL starter after the Leafs claimed him in the dispersal draft in 1958 when he was already 34 years old . He would go on to play 12 seasons for the Leafs despite his age when he first joined the team . Bower played with a reckless abandon , despite never wearing a mask . He poke checked a lot and was a rare breed in that he came out of his crease to play the puck , something that was extremely rare in his day . # 13 : Turk Broda 3 of 15 Career Regular Season Stats : 302 - 224 - 101 , 62 SO , 2.53 GAA Career Playoff Stats : 60 - 39 , 13 SO , 1.98 GAA Teams : Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1936 - 43 , 1945 - 52 ) Accolades : First Team All - Star ( 1941 , 1948 ) , Second Team All - Star ( 1942 ) , Vezina Trophy ( 1941 , 1948 ) Broda was originally property of the Detroit Red Wings , but was sold to the Toronto Maple Leafs for just $ 7,500 . That is one decision that Detroit would eventually regret . One of the most popular Leafs in his day due to his flair and out going personality , Broda is considered one of the greatest netminders in the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs franchise . Broda ' s cool and calm demeanor helped him reach five Stanley Cup finals during his NHL career and despite being criticized by Leafs management for being overweight , Broda worked hard in practice and was always superb during the regular season . He was inducted into the HHOF in 1967 . # 12 : Frank Brimsek 4 of 15 Career Regular Season Stats : 252 - 182 - 80 , 40 SO , 2.70 GAA Career Playoff Stats : 32 - 36 , 2 SO , 2.54 GAA Teams : Boston Bruins ( 1938 - 43 , 1945 - 49 ) , Chicago Blackhawks ( 1949 - 50 ) Accolades : Calder Memorial Trophy ( 1939 ) , First Team All - Star ( 1939 , 1942 ) , Second Team All - Star ( 1940 , 1941 , 1943 , 1946 , 1947 , 1948 ) Vezina Trophy ( 1939 , 1942 ) Brimsek had all the pressure on him when he entered the NHL with the Boston Bruins , as he was replacing a legend in goal in the aging Tiny Thompson . Nicknamed " Mr . Zero " for his ability in shutting out the opposition , Brimsek had the greatest rookie season ever for a goalie and led the Bruins to their second ever Stanley Cup in 1938 - 39 . Brimsek was the perfect stand up goalie and his calmness in the net helped his team throughout the years . He was great at using his stick to stop pucks and was one of the first goalies to get back at players for taking liberties with him . He was inducted into the HHOF in 1966 . # 11 : Bernie Parent 5 of 15 Career Regular Season Stats : 271 - 198 - 121 , 54 SO , 2.55 GAA Career Playoff Stats : 38 - 33 , 6 SO , 2.43 GAA Teams : Boston Bruins ( 1965 - 66 ) , Philadelphia Flyers ( 1967 - 71 ) , Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1971 - 72 ) , Philadelphia Flyers ( 1973 - 79 ) Accolades : Conn Smythe Trophy ( 1974 , 1975 ) , First Team All - Star ( 1975 ) , Vezina Trophy ( 1974 , 1975 ) A great stand up goalie , Bernie Parent led the Philadelphia Flyers to their only two Stanley Cup victories in franchise history as he won the Vezina and Conn Smythe trophies in both years . Parent patterned his style of play after the legendary Jacques Plante and was often coached by Plante as well . Unfortunately , Parent had to retire early at the age of 34 after a stick struck his right eye and caused him to lose a lot of vision . Parent was a rare goalie in that he constantly played with fear , something he said actually made him play better . Hard to argue with the results . # 10 : Clint Benedict 6 of 15 Career Regular Season Stats : 190 - 143 - 28 , 57 SO , 2.32 GAA Career Playoff Stats : 11 - 12 - 5 , 9 SO , 1.86 GAA Teams : Ottawa Senators ( 1912 - 24 ) , Montreal Maroons ( 1924 - 30 ) Accolades : None Clint Benedict was one of the first superstar goalies . Despite playing in the era of Georges Vezina and George Hainsworth , he received most of the attention and adoration . Benedict ' s strategy of " accidentally " falling to the ice to make a save or smother loose pucks led the NHL to change the rule that had required goalies to remain standing throughout the game . He was the NHL ' s first true superstar goalie . Benedict was the first goalie ever to wear a mask after getting hit in the nose by a puck , but it was not a permanent thing for him . He retired in 1931 and was inducted into the HHOF in 1965 . # 9 : Vladislav Tretiak 7 of 15 Career Regular Season Stats : Did not play in NHL Career Playoff Stats : Did not play in NHL Teams : CSKA Moscow Accolades : Member of World Champion Soviet Union Hockey Team ( 1970 , 1971 , 1973 , 1974 , 1975 , 1978 , 1979 , 1981 , 1982 , 1983 ) , Olympic Gold Medal Champion ( 1972 , 1976 , 1984 ) Olympic Silver Medal Champion ( 1980 ) , Best Goalie at World and European Championships ( 1974 , 1979 , 1981 , 1983 ) , Canada Cup Most Valuable Player ( 1981 ) Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens , Tretiak did n ' t get to play in the NHL due to him being born in the Soviet Union . However , many people consider him one of the greatest goalies to ever play the game . From 1971 to 1984 , he was the Soviet league ' s First Team All - Star goalie , spending 14 consecutive seasons as the number one man in the Soviet cage . During this amazing string with the Central Red Army squad , Tretiak won 13 league titles , captured the MVP honors in the Soviet league five times , was awarded the Order of Lenin for his service to the USSR in 1978 and won the coveted Golden Hockey Stick as the outstanding player in all of Europe in 1981 , 1982 and 1983 . In the 1981 Canada Cup , he was the tournament MVP and the First All - Star Team goalie , posting an amazing 1.33 goal - against average over six games against the world ' s best teams . # 8 : Bill Durnan 8 of 15 Career Regular Season Stats : 208 - 112 - 62 , 34 SO , 2.36 GAA Career Playoff Stats : 27 - 18 , 2 SO , 2.07 GAA Teams : Montreal Canadiens ( 1943 - 1950 ) Accolades : First Team All - Star ( 1944 , 1945 , 1946 , 1947 , 1949 , 1950 ) , Vezina Trophy ( 1944 , 1945 , 1946 , 1947 , 1949 , 1950 ) While he did n ' t have a very long career , it was an extremely good one . Durnan was a rare breed of goalie as he would catch with both hands and switched during play often . Durnan was also a great leader as proven by the fact that he is the last goalie to ever be a captain in NHL history . It ' s hard to imagine a better four - year introduction to the NHL than Durnan ' s . He won the Vezina Trophy for the four consecutive seasons and cemented himself on the First All - Star Team . Montreal won the Stanley Cup in 1946 and finished first in the league after the regular season each year except 1947 - 48 . Durnan suffered his only losing season in 1947 - 48 . For the first and only time , he did n ' t lead the league in goals - against average and Montreal missed the playoffs . # 7 : Ken Dryden 9 of 15 Career Regular Season Stats : 258 - 57 - 74 , 46 SO , 2.24 GAA Career Playoff Stats : 80 - 32 , 10 SO , 2.40 GAA Teams : Montreal Canadiens ( 1970 - 79 ) Accolades : Calder Memorial Trophy ( 1972 ) , Conn Smythe Trophy ( 1971 ) , First Team All - Star ( 1973 , 1976 , 1977 , 1978 , 1979 ) , Second Team All - Star ( 1972 ) , Vezina Trophy ( 1973 , 1976 , 1977 , 1978 , 1979 ) Calder Memorial Trophy ( 1972 ) Conn Smythe Trophy ( 1971 ) First All - Star Team Goalie ( 1973 , 1976 , 1977 , 1978 , 1979 ) Second All - Star Team Goalie ( 1972 ) Vezina Trophy ( 1973 , 1976 , 1977 , 1978 , 1979 ) Surprisingly , Dryden was able to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP before he won the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year . He was a surprise call up with six games left in the season and he went on to lead the Canadiens to a Cup win . Ken Dryden demonstrated brilliant technique as a goalie and an ability to win even in unfavorable situations , qualities acquired with experience . The stats he was able to put up and the amount of cups he won in his short career absolutely boggle the mind . It ' s to bad Dryden was so smart and had aspirations of finishing school . If he had continued his hockey career , we would probably be talking about him as a top - three goalie instead . # 6 : Martin Brodeur 10 of 15 Career Regular Season Stats : 625 - 350 - 137 , 116 SO , 2.22 GAA Career Playoff Stats : 99 - 82 , 23 SO , 2.01 GAA Teams : New Jersey Devils ( 1991 - Current ) Accolades : All - Rookie Team ( 1994 ) , Calder Memorial Trophy ( 1994 ) , First Team All - Star ( 2003 , 2004 , 2007 ) , Second Team All - Star ( 1997 , 1998 , 2006 , 2008 ) , William M . Jennings Trophy ( 1997 , 1998 , 2003 , 2004 ) , Vezina Trophy ( 2003 , 2004 , 2007 , 2008 ) Some say Brodeur ' s success is largely due to the team he plays on , but there is no way you have this type of career without immense skill , no matter what team you play on . Brodeur brings tremendous stability to the Devils . He plays a stand - up style , challenges shooters , and has fantastic mobility from side to side and high crease - to - goal line . With positioning , he is so strong that he does not need to flop . He relies on being in the right place at the right time . By the time his career is over , Brodeur could very well have over 700 wins , well ahead of anyone else in that department . # 5 : Terry Sawchuk 11 of 15 Career Regular Season Stats : 447 - 330 - 172 , 103 SO , 2.51 GAA Career Playoff Stats : 54 - 48 , 12 SO , 2.54 GAA Teams : Detroit Red Wings ( 1949 - 55 , 1957 - 64 , 1968 - 69 ) , Boston Bruins ( 1955 - 57 ) , Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1964 - 67 ) , Los Angeles Kings ( 1967 - 68 ) , New York Rangers ( 1969 - 70 ) Accolades : Calder Memorial Trophy ( 1951 ) , First Team All - Star ( 1951 , 1952 , 1953 ) , Second Team All - Star ( 1954 , 1955 , 1959 , 1963 ) , Lester Patrick Trophy ( 1971 ) , Vezina Trophy ( 1952 , 1953 , 1955 , 1965 ) Considered by many to be the best goalie to ever play the game , Sawchuk is in the top tier of netminders . His 103 shutouts was a league record for a long time and he held the record for most wins in a career for many years until Patrick Roy broke it not to long ago . Sawchuk was n ' t a relaxed goalie . The pressure of playing in the NHL got to him and affected his health and he was battling some sort of injury for most of his career . He received 400 stitches throughout his career , he had bone chips removed from his elbow after the 1952 Stanley Cup , he suffered chest injuries from a car accident and his back was perpetually in knots because of his style of play . And he won more games than any other goalie in the history of the game up until recently . # 4 : Glenn Hall 12 of 15 Career Regular Season Stats : 407 - 326 - 163 , 84 SO , 2.49 GAA Career Playoff Stats : 49 - 65 , 6 SO , 2.78 GAA Teams : Detroit Red Wings ( 1952 - 1957 ) , Chicago Black Hawks ( 1957 - 1967 ) , St . Louis Blues ( 1967 - 1971 ) Accolades : Calder Memorial Trophy ( 1956 ) , Conn Smythe Trophy ( 1968 ) , First Team All - Star ( 1957 , 1958 , 1960 , 1963 , 1964 , 1966 , 1969 ) , Second Team All - Star ( 1956 , 1961 , 1962 , 1967 ) , Vezina Trophy ( 1963 , 1967 , 1969 ) Nicknamed " Mr . Goalie " for his consistent and long - lasting success in the National Hockey League . Year after year , Hall was a familiar and intimidating sight in nets across the continent . He hardly missed a game or an award in his 18 NHL seasons , and only four times did he finish a season with a losing record . His 84 career shutouts , fourth all time , guaranteed his place in the Hockey Hall of Fame as one of the sport ' s best goaltenders . Though he suffered many injuries , he played for 502 straight regular - season games and another 50 in the playoffs . The endurance record finally came to an end on November 8 , 1963 , when he injured his back . Ironically , he pulled a muscle not in a game , but while getting dressed when he bent over to adjust a strap . Hall spent 10 seasons in Chicago and was placed on the All - Star team eight times , five of those on the First Team . In 1961 he backstopped the Hawks to their first Stanley Cup championship since 1938 . Hall was also well know for puking before every single game he played in , something that made him play better according to him . # 3 : Patrick Roy 13 of 15 Career Regular Season Stats : 551 - 315 - 131 , 66 SO , 2.54 GAA Career Playoff Stats : 151 - 94 , 23 SO , 2.30 GAA Teams : Montreal Canadiens ( 1984 - 1995 ) , Colorado Avalanche ( 1995 - 2003 ) Accolades : Conn Smythe Trophy ( 1986 , 1993 , 2001 ) , NHL All - Rookie Team ( 1986 ) , First Team All - Star ( 1989 , 1990 , 1992 , 2002 ) , Second Team All - Star ( 1988 , 1991 ) , Vezina Trophy ( 1989 , 1990 , 1992 ) , William M . Jennings Trophy ( 1987 , 1988 , 1989 , 1992 , 2001 ) It can be argued that Roy might be the best goaltender to ever play the game and one of the most influential . He popularized the butterfly technique and it ended up populating the NHL with goalies from Quebec . Roy ' s cool demeanor is well known and evidenced by his record three Conn Smythe trophies . His record for most wins by a goalie in a career was just surpassed and his record for most playoffs wins in a career will not be passed for a very long time . Naturally , being a Wings fan made me a Roy hater , but there is no doubting the impact he had on the game of hockey . # 2 : Jacques Plante 14 of 15 Career Regular Season Stats : 437 - 246 - 145 , 82 SO , 2.38 GAA Career Playoff Stats : 71 - 36 , 14 SO , 2.14 GAA Teams : Montreal Canadiens ( 1952 - 1963 ) , New York Rangers ( 1963 - 1965 ) , St . Louis Blues ( 1968 - 1970 ) , Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1970 - 1972 ) , Boston Bruins ( 1972 - 1973 ) Accolades : First Team All - Star ( 1956 , 1959 , 1962 ) , Second Team All - Star ( 1957 , 1958 , 1960 , 1971 ) , Hart Memorial Trophy ( 1962 ) , Vezina Trophy ( 1956 , 1957 , 1958 , 1959 , 1960 , 1962 , 1969 ) Plante is well known for his role on the late 1950 ' s Montreal Canadiens dynasty and for popularizing the wearing of a goalie mask . Plante was the first goalie to regularly come out his crease to play the puck and stop it behind the net for his defensemen . Plante ' s stand up style emphasized positional play and cutting down the angle , he was a pioneer in regards to how the goalies played the game . He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1978 . # 1 : Dominik Hasek 15 of 15 Career Regular Season Stats : 389 - 223 - 95 , 81 SO , 2.20 GAA Career Playoff Stats : 65 - 49 , 14 SO , 2.01 GAA Teams : Chicago Black Hawks ( 1990 - 1992 ) , Buffalo Sabres ( 1992 - 2001 ) , Detroit Red Wings ( 2001 - 2004 , 2006 - 2008 ) , Ottawa Senators ( 2005 - 2006 ) Accolades : NHL All - Rookie Team ( 1992 ) , First Team All - Star ( 1994 , 1995 , 1997 , 1998 , 1999 , 2001 ) , Lester B . Pearson ( 1997 , 1998 ) , Hart Memorial Trophy ( 1997 , 1998 ) , Vezina Trophy ( 1994 , 1995 , 1997 , 1998 , 1999 , 2001 ) , William M . Jennings Trophy ( 1994 , 2001 , 2008 ) If Dominik Hasek had started his NHL career before the age of 25 ( as a back - up ) , many more people would know him for what he truly is , the best goaltender in National Hockey League History . Despite not being a starting goalie until the age of 27 , Hasek has an incredible 389 wins , six Vezina Trophies , and two Hart Trophies . He was the first goalie to win the Hart since Jaqcues Plante . Hasek is best known for carrying the Buffalo Sabres on his back , especially in 1999 when he lead them all the way to game six of the finals , a game that Buffalo had no business being in . Hasek would win two cups in his career , one as a starter in 2002 . Hasek is also well known for the unique style he brought to the NHL . He flopped around , flailing his arms and legs in hopes that the puck would hit his body somewhere . He is the best goalie to ever play in the NHL . | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/761390-nba-top-5-post-moves-of-all-time-which-player-had-it-all | NBA Top 5 Post Moves of All Time : Which Player Had It All ? This article is strictly related to Big Men ( C / PF ) with the best arsenal of post moves . This does not include any players that did not play center or power forward . This does not mean simply the best post players but rather the best post moves . I only put the top 5 all time . I felt as though I had to give some credit where credit is due , so I listed some honorable mentions as well . Honorable Mentions : Patrick Ewing β Had some great post moves that included hook shots with his freakishly long arms . He also dominated the defensive end of the basketball court . David Robinson β He is the Modern day left handed Dwight Howard , a physical freak to say the least . He is also the last player to record a quadruple double in 1994 with 34 points , 10 rebounds , 10 assists , and 10 blocks . Kevin Garnett β His Shoulder Shimmy Shakedown made him scary from mid - range and unstoppable form the base line given his length . Moses Malone β The mastered at throwing up shots around the basket and getting his own tip in , one of the quickest leapers the NBA has ever seen . Charles Barkley β The Round Mound of Rebound had a great all around game but at only 6 β 6 it was amazing what he could do in the post . Karl Malone β Think Modern day Blake Griffin . The Mailman delivered dunks whenever they were due . Artis Gilmore β Know as the strongest player to play during his era . His shear strength dominated other post players . Bill Russell β Best defensive big man of all time , also was not too shabby down on the low block . Shaquille O β Neal / Wilt Chamberlain 1 of 5 Shaq β s Go to Move : Shaq Attack Wilt β s Go to Move : Turnaround fade away / finger roll I had to give a tie for the fifth place spot . Shaq and Wilt were the two most physically imposing figures of their era . Their unmatched size and strength was a BIG reason they were the two most dominating big men to ever play the game . Both of these guys dominated the league for many years during their career . I did not place either of them higher on the list for post moves because neither of them necessarily had a vast array of post moves . But I could not leave them out either because they might be the two most centers to ever play the game in the low post . Do n β t get me wrong they did have some signature go to moves but they imposed their will with their size , strength , and athletic ability . Shaq and Wilt were very athletic for such large men . Wilt stood 7 β 1 " and weighed 275 lbs during an era where such large men were few and far between in the NBA . Not only was he large he was extremely athletic for such a big basketball player . Wilt dominated every aspect of the game and beat players in every way possible . Defense , rebounding , blocking shots , low post , fast break , you name it he was the best at it during his time . It is hard to say what Wilt would have looked like in today β s game but he would have still been an opposing figure . His turnaround fade away in the post was something that had not been seen before and was un - guardable at the time . No one in the league was big enough to contest that shot and the defender just had to hope he missed . The problem is he did not even have to use that shot because chances are he could just get by you for the sweet finger roll or dunk . These days there are players in the league that might be able to match Wilt β s size , strength , and athletic ability . It almost seems like he came into the league 20 years to early . Regardless , he was the most dominate big man to ever play the game . He scored 100 points in a single game , this will never happen again . When Shaq hit the NBA hardwood in 1993 at 7 β 1 " and weighing 325 lbs ( his list weight I am pretty sure he was heavier than that ) he took the league by storm while breaking numerous back boards in the process . Shaq not only brought massive size to the NBA , but he also brought quite the personality as well . He made other grown men look like children on the basketball court . He imposed his will on all the other centers in the league and never looked back . Shaq β s go to post move was what I like to call the β Shaq Attack . β It was actually his patented drop step spin move . Shaq found a lot of his points bullying people down low while getting deep position around the basket . Once he got within a few feet of the basket you either had to move out of the way or employ the classic β Hack - a - Shaq β to send him to the free throw line where he was awful . Shaq would position himself in the post and could drop step spin to the left or right . If he went inside he would come out of his spin and bull rush the basket for the dunk or foul , usually both . If he went outside he had a nice little hook shoot . He also used a hook shoot across the lane if the paint was too crowded . Shaq could not be stopped in the low post . His one weakness was free throws and that is how many teams dealt with his dominance down low . Shaq was hands down the most physically imposing post player to play in the modern NBA era . Tim Duncan 2 of 5 Go To Move : Triple Threat drive / Bank shot Tim Duncan β s nickname β The Big Fundamental β sums up his post game pretty well . The triple threat position is a fundamental attribute for a basketball player and one that Duncan has mastered . Duncan can flair out to the mid - range area and receive a pass from his teammate and turn and face his defender not having dribbled yet . From there you might as well have marked up two points on the score board . He sets his feet slightly wider than his shoulder width and slightly on the balls of his feet , his knees are flexed , and he has both hands on the basketball in front of him almost resting on his thighs . He presents to the defender with a stance that is able to go either direction . One foot is held as the pivot and the other slightly ahead . From this fundamentally sound position Timmy would employ a serious of jab steps and pump fakes to get the defender off balance . If the defender backed off a little too much Duncan well then the banks is open and Duncan would shoot is patented shot of the glass . If the defender got to close Duncan would swing the ball to the inside and go by the defender for the running hook shot . But watch out , if the defender goes after the ball and puts his hands down then Duncan would immediately shoot the ball up through the defenders arms for the shot and the foul . If Duncan got crowded on the inside he can roll back to the outside and drive in for the layup . If the defender is able to bet back in position , Duncan would use his shoulder fakes to stride across the lane for the sky hook or spin back to the baseline for the fade away off the glass jumper . Tim Duncan has every fundamental post move in his arsenal and has mastered them all . He does not get a whole lot of attention because he is not the flashiest player in the world , but basketball experts love to watch his footwork in the post and the way he embarrasses defenders with his array of post moves . Other great players in the league respect and commend him all the time for his all - around game and his poise on the basketball court . Carlos Boozer said , β He ' s probably the best post - up player we have in the world . He has every move . He has poise . He never gets rattled . You can send a double - team at him , but he ' ll pass out of it . If he has single coverage , he ' ll face you up and shoot off the glass , get the layup , spin move baseline , right hook , left hook , fade away . He can do whatever he wants down there . " Part of Tim Duncan β s greatness comes from his high basketball IQ . From a cerebral stand point he is the best post player to ever hit the low block . He is has mastered so many low post moves that defenders often find themselves guessing . That β s when it becomes a work of art to watch Duncan on the low block . Just when defenders think they know what he is going to do next he does not something completely different . He gets in your head and out smarts you in the post and there As far as an all - around post game Duncan has to be considered one of a kind and is one of the very best post players to ever set foot on a basketball court . Kevin McHale 3 of 5 Go To Move : The Slippery Eel The Slippery Eel was a move that was performed on the baseline . McHale was known for his fakes and up and under moves . He incorporated all of these into his Slippery Eel move . The move was made up of an array of shoulder fakes and pump fakes that turned into either a turnaround fade away on the baseline or an up - and - under for a the layup . Kevin McHale β s back to the basket post game and footwork were simply amazing . It started with his ability to hit a turnaround fade away over either shoulder . McHale was 6 β 10 " with long arms and his shot was an old school behind the head release very similar to the modern day Dirk Nowitzki . It was a shot that defenders had to leap and leap early for because he got it off really high and quick . Once McHale had the fade away in place the rest was footwork . He positioned himself close to the rim and had a very physical drop step to the baseline . If you overplayed the turnaround , he would answer with a quick hook from either hand . What made him truly un - coverable were his fakes on the fades and hooks that he paired with the up and under counter - moves . McHale basically revolutionized the post game with is up and under moves in the 1980s . McHale was the master at getting guys out of position and just lean around and finish with finger rolls and touch shots . To add to that he moved very well without the ball and was very good at getting position around the basket . Great post defenders that have played against him have said he was the toughest player they ever had to guard in the post . Horace Grant was quoted saying , β there is just no one way to play him . β Barkley talks about him every once in a while as being the best player he ever went up against . Saying , β Yep , he was the torture chamber . β There is a reason McHale is the only player in NBA history to ever shoot 60 percent from the field and 80 percent from the line . Kevin McHale truly revolutionized post moves in his era and is considered one of the greatest post players to play in the NBA . Kareem Abdul - Jabbar 4 of 5 Go To Move : The Sky Hook The trademark sky hook was hands down was the single most unstoppable post move in NBA history . It was a hook shot in which Kareem would bend his entire body , rather than just his arm , like a straw in one fluid motion to raise the ball and then release it at the highest point of his arm β s arching motion . Given that Kareem was 7 β 2 " and had long arms the sky hook was nearly impossible for a defender to block with goaltending . Kareem would have been No . 1 on the list given that he had the single most dominate post move ever . But you will notice that I said β post move β not β post moves β . His ambidextrous sky hook shot was rarely ever blocked and was what contributed to his .559 field goal accuracy . On offense Abdul - Jabbar was an unstoppable low - post threat . His was a little different than other low post players in that at 7 β 2 he only weighed 225 lbs . He made up for his lack of bulk with his textbook finesse , strength , and his famous ambidextrous sky hook . The reason Kareem is not considered to have the best post moves or all time is that he had so much more to his game outside of post moves . He was quick enough to run the β Showtime β fast break with Magic Johnson and so well conditioned that he would stay on the hardwood for an average of 36.8 minutes . Kareem could take anybody to the block and with his quickness and maneuver by the defender for the slam dunk or take two steps across the lane for a sky hook . He was also streak down the paint looking for the pass only to side step defenders with a finger roll . According to Abdul - Jabbar , he learned his sky hook in fifth grade after practicing with the Mikan Drill and soon learned to value it , as it was β the only shot I could use that did not get smashed back in my face . β Kareem Abdul - Jabbar was undoubtedly one of the greatest scoring big men to over play the game . He had a very long and successful career of 20 years and because of his sky hook was one of the most unstoppable players on the low block . Hakeem Olajuwon 5 of 5 Go To Move : The Dream Shake The dream shake accomplished three things and was the most devastating post move the NBA has ever seen . One was to misdirect the opponent and make him go the opposite way ; two , was to freeze the opponent and leave him devastated in his tracks ; three , to shake off the opponent and giving him no chance to contest the shot . Hakeem did not even step foot onto the basketball court until his late teens . He spent most of his youth playing soccer which is where he attributes his outstanding fakes and finesse on the basketball court . Hakeem really had it all as far as post moves are concerned . He could take you from the triple threat position Jab step , crossover , head to the basket , spin move , ball fake , up and under , Score . He had an effective jump hook ; turn around fade away , power stop drive with a spin move , up and under , the list goes on . He made his name with his ball fakes and shot fakes though . The reason he was so good is that he did not just use one move to get the basket . He used multiple moves that seamlessly flowed from one to the other . I ca n β t think of any other player that had ever put together combinations of moves like he did . He did things in the post that no one else could , and in my opinion no other player in today β s game has been able to replicate . Some players have picked up on some of his shot fakes and up and under moves etc . No one has been able to put together a complete post game the way The Dream did . It was really a thing a beauty and a work of art the way he could incorporate so many moves into one sequence and use those to dismantle some of the other greatest big men to play the game . This includes two of the other greatest big men in NBA history in Shaq and David Robinson . They were also both known as extraordinary defenders during their time . Shaq admitted that Olajuwon dominated him in the 1995 Finals . β If I ' m going to fight you , I ' d rather just beat you , " he said . " If I ca n ' t beat you , I ' ll be a man and say I ca n ' t beat you . I ' m not going to [ cry about it ] . . . . I ' m the first guy to say that somebody is better than me . I was the first guy to say Hakeem Olajuwon beat me in the [ 1995 ] NBA finals . He killed me Michael Jordan was asked if he had to pick one center all time best team who he would take . β If I had to pick a center [ for an all - time best team ] , I would take Olajuwon . That leaves out Shaq , Patrick Ewing . It leaves out Wilt Chamberlain . It leaves out a lot of people . And the reason I would take Olajuwon is very simple : he is so versatile because of what he can give you from that position . It ' s not just his scoring , not just his rebounding or not just his blocked shots . People do n ' t realize he was in the top seven in steals . He always made great decisions on the court . For all facets of the game , I have to give it to him . β Hakeem β The Dream β Olajuwon had the best arsenal or post moves the NBA has ever seen . | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/831129-pittsburgh-steelers-reporter-needs-to-get-facts-straight-on-joe-gilliams-story | Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers : Reporter Needs To Get Facts Straight on Joe Gilliam ' s Story Dexter Rogers September 1 , 2011 Ed Bouchette , the beat reporter for the Pittsburgh Steelers , published a piece of commentary on August 27 th I characterize as being inaccurate about the film I am making on former Steelers quarterback Joe Gilliam titled , Joe Gilliam : What Could Have Been But Never Was . In a posting titled , Ed : Holes in Gilliam Story Mr . Bouchette suggests there were some inaccuracies in my project , yet he provided no evidence to substantiate his claim . I pride myself both professionally and personally to be accurate and consistent . When I disseminate information β given the fact I often chronicle controversial subjects and people β I can not afford to have β holes β in my work to invite criticism . Therefore , I am compelled to set both Mr . Bouchette and the record straight . After I disentangle the hype of Mr . Bouchette , the public will see I am dealing with facts based on history and not folklore based on his story . Mr . Bouchette wrote , β Joe Gilliam won the starting quarterback job because Terry Bradshaw was on strike with many of his veteran teammates and Gilliam crossed their picket lines . I did not see that mentioned anywhere , nor has anyone called Gilliam a scab for doing it . Noll was all about loyalty and with Gilliam in training camp and Bradshaw not , he probably felt compelled to start Gilliam ahead of β Terry Who ? β Here are the facts : Joe Gilliam won the starting job over Terry Bradshaw because he was a better quarterback . Chuck Noll stated before the start of the 1974 season , β What Joe did during preseason he deserves to start . β Mr . Bouchette , and others who have adopted legend over fact , clinging to the notion Gilliam got the job because of Bradshaw β s absence . Facts indicate Bradshaw was only on strike for one week and not the whole preseason . Bradshaw also states in my documentary Gilliam beat him out . Here is more proof . Bradshaw did an interview with Maury Z . Levey of Playboy in March of 1980 titled , Terry Bradshaw : The Playboy Interview Levy asked Bradshaw about losing his job to Gilliam . Bradshaw asserted the following : PLAYBOY : But you lost your job again , did n β t you ? BRADSHAW : Yeah . I lost it my fifth year . We finished ten and three . Joe Gilliam had a phenomenal preseason ; he won the starting job and I lost it . We had the players β strike , I stayed out a week β he did n β t . He played well and I got the ax . Next , Mr . Bouchette wrote the following , β Noll preferred to win by playing great defense and running the ball . His quarterbacks called their own plays and Gilliam could n ' t help himself but wing it . It was driving Noll nuts and a 35 - 35 tie in Denver may have been the final straw . β Yes , Gilliam called his own plays and he loved to air it out . Gilliam had a great game against the Denver . He was 31 - 50 for 348 yards and a touchdown . What Mr . Bouchette failed to mention is that the Steelers should have won in regulation . Roy Gerela missed a 25 - yard field goal that would have sealed the game . Had Gerela made the short field goal the Steelers would have been 5 - 0 - 1 instead of the 4 - 1 - 1 when Noll eventually benched Gilliam . I have taken the liberty of providing highlights of the game here so Mr . Bouchette and the public can view the facts . Then Mr . Bouchette writes , β But from what I remember , Gilliam was popular in Pittsburgh . There are always racists but I believe they were drowned out by his supporters . β Here are the facts : Doug Williams , Marlin Briscoe and Bradshaw suggest the community of Pittsburgh and the NFL were not too comfortable with an African - American at quarterback . With both Williams and Briscoe being African - American quarterbacks who endured racism and Bradshaw being directly involved in the situation , induces me to believe them rather than rely on what a Mr . Bouchette may β remember . β Furthermore , Gilliam received tons of hate mail . He also had to carry guns to protect himself and his family . Was the latter a result of Gilliam being so β popular β Mr . Bouchette ? More fiction from Mr . Bouchette : β It was suggested in the documentary trailer and again in the piece this morning by Rogers that Gilliam turned to drugs after he was benched , and that racism ultimately led to his demise . It ' s possible it was the other way around , that he was benched because of drug rumours . I do n ' t know but I know plenty of good ballplayers who have been benched during their careers who did not turn to drugs . β Gilliam himself suggested in the documentary that he started using hard drugs after the third game of the 1974 season against the Oakland Raiders Again , Williams , Briscoe and Bradshaw assert emphatically how race played a factor in Gilliam β s demise in the documentary . Therefore your theory of it could be β the other way around β is preposterous . Where is the evidence ? Furthermore , Mr . Bouchette suggested many good ballplayers were benched who did not turn to drugs . How many of those β good ballplayers β were African - American quarterbacks facing consistent death threats because of race in the 1970 β s ? Mr . Bouchette concluded , β Dexter Rogers asked me to participate in the documentary and I declined for various reasons , not the least of which I perceived that he was working on an angle to the Gilliam story rather than just telling the story , which would have been a good one without the insinuations that have no proof to back them up . β I asked Mr . Bouchette to participate in my project and he declined . When I initially reached out for his participation , Mr . Bouchette suggested he really did not know much about Gilliam and covered him sparingly , therefore he would not have much to offer the project . Now that Mr . Bouchette has viewed the trailer , he suggests I have β holes β in my story . The ball is still rolling without Mr . Bouchette β s contributions therefore his presence is not needed . Besides , I tend to gravitate towards those professionals who really have something to say and can back up their assertions with facts : Up to this juncture , I can not say Mr . Bouchette has engaged in the latter to any substantial degree . In closing , I provided information throughout this commentary to back up the assertions I put forth . Mr . Bouchette has simply documented items he β thinks β may have occurred without reinforcing his assertions with a shred of evidence . β Thinking β comes from not really β knowing . β In closing , I would like to state I tend to only constructively debate with those of similar ability . All others I teach . I truly hope Mr . Bouchette has learned something . Email Dexter directly : drttcd @ gmail . com Follow Dexter on Twitter : @ DextersVPoint Sources : Joe Gilliam : What Could Have Been But Never Was Ed : Holes In Gilliam Story Terry Bradshaw : The Playboy Interview . Denver Broncos vs . Pittsburgh Steelers , 1974 Highlights Comments | [
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/833438-jordan-wouldnt-have-won-all-those-championships-without-pippen | NBA Michael Jordan Would n ' t Have Won All Those Championships Without Pippen Joseph Goode September 3 , 2011 What if Scottie Pippen had n ' t been traded to the Bulls on draft day ? Would Jordan be considered as great as he is ? How many NBA Championships would Jordan have won without Pippen ? Scottie Pippen was an integral part in the development of Jordan and the many accolades that he achieved . He was probably the most significant piece in NBA history . He was the sidekick that Jordan needed in his early years and pushed him to win championships . Michael Jordan was known as a flashy scorer and a ball hog who had no trust in his teammates . If he were never blessed with Pippen , then he would have been known as another Dominique Wilkins instead of elevating his game to that of Bird and Magic . Many people tend to believe that Jordan made Pippen great . That he allowed Pippen to one of the Top 50 greatest of all time . That Pippen only made the Hall of Fame because of Jordan . Well , there could be an argument for this , but I believe that they complimented each other perfectly . The two taught each other how to play aggressive defense , when to pass the ball , how to rely on teammates , and to push each other in practice . Wilkins , Ewing , and Barkley were all great in their own rights , but lacked that perfect sidekick to push them to that next level . David Robinson never could take his game over that hump until Tim Duncan arrived . As you can see , Jordan needed Pippen . When Jordan took his talents to play baseball for the Chicago White Sox , Pippen got his chance to finally be the Batman of the team . He won MVP honors at the All - Star game . He also led his team in most of the statistical categories on the team as well as being named on the All - NBA first team for the first time , and was third in the MVP voting . During the Eastern Conference Final , the Bulls were one bad call away from making the Finals . They lost to the New Pippen did what Jordan did n ' t want to do or could n ' t . He guarded the opposing team ' s best offensive player so that Jordan could roam the lanes to pick off passes . The defensive prowess of Pippen and Jordan were the catalyst to all those championships . Pippen is also widely considered the top defensive wing player of all - time . Pippen easily could have scored more , but allowed the more capable Jordan to and was a facilitator . What I do believe is that Jordan taught Pippen the will to win and be the best . Jordan was the utmost winner , and Pippen was a close second . Scottie Pippen was the ultimate supporting player in the NBA . He was able to accept his role . There have been situations such as the Kobe and Shaq teaming where one could n ' t support the other . Kobe and Shaq could have won so many more championships , but their egos did n ' t allow them to . I really have to applaud Pippen for keeping his ego in check for the most part , and riding the roller coaster that was Air Jordan . If there was a superstar for role players then Pippen was it . He knew how to make his teammates better , and what Jordan ' s strengths were . Yes , Pippen probably would n ' t have won a championship without Jordan , but the same can be said if Jordan never had Pippen . Comments | [
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http://bleedingheartlibertarians.com/2012/07/libertarianism-freedom-and-coercion/ | Liberty Libertarianism Libertarianism , Freedom , and Coercion Bertram , Robin and Gourevitch ( BRG ) do n β t think that libertarianism takes seriously enough the ways in which workers β freedom is restricted in a capitalist economy . Jason Brennan thinks that BRG misunderstand the sort of libertarianism to which we Bleeding Heart Libertarians are attracted . I see a bit more merit in BRG β s argument than Jason does , but I share his concern . In fact , I think he understates it . BRG misunderstand not just Bleeding Heart Libertarianism , but libertarianism as such . And this misunderstanding infects both their analysis of what kinds of behaviors libertarians ought to regard as problematic , and their analysis of how our libertarianism ( allegedly ) renders us unable to respond appropriately to these problems . Libertarianism and Freedom According to BRG , β libertarianism is a philosophy of individual freedom . β Indeed , according to their interpretation , β Libertarians claim that freedom is their core value and that it β s maximized when the state refrains from interfering in the private choices of individuals β ( emphasis added ) . This understanding of libertarianism plays a crucial role in their argument , the thesis of which is that in responding to the issue of workplace unfreedom , libertarians must either β give up their exclusive focus on the state and become something like garden - variety liberals or β¦ reveal that they are not the defenders of freedom they claim to be . β If libertarianism is defined at its core by its commitment to maximizing individual freedom , than a failure to apply that standard in the workplace demonstrates that libertarianism fails to live up to its own moral standard . I think the idea that libertarianism can be understood as fundamentally about freedom , simpliciter , is a mistake . It is an even graver mistake to suppose that libertarianism is committed to the maximization of freedom . But before I get into that , I want to pause briefly to dispense with the rather silly idea that libertarians are committed to an β exclusive focus on the state . β I take it that the point BRG wish to make is that libertarians only care about freedom when it is violated by the state ; not when it is violated by businesses or private persons . But this is greatly overstated at best , and palpably false at worst . Even Murray Rothbard , who is usually my go - to guy when I endorsing the most extreme and caricatured form of libertarianism , does n β t hold this view . In fact , he explicitly rejects it . See , for just the most explicit statement of a principle that runs throughout his writing , his essay on β Confiscation and the Homestead Principle , β where he writes that it is a mistake to suppose that libertarianism β s main dichotomy is β government β vs . β private β with the former bad and the latter good . Government β¦ is after all not a mystical entity but a group of individuals , β private β individuals if you will , acting in the manner of an organized criminal gang . But this means that there may also be β private β criminals as well as people directly affiliated with the government . What we libertarians object to , then , is not government per se but crime , what we object to is unjust or criminal property titles ; what Of course , libertarians believe that the most effective and destructive perpetrator of injustice has generally been the state , and so for this reason the state has occupied a correspondingly large role in libertarian social analysis . But this is an issue of the application of libertarian moral principles to empirical reality , not a matter of basic principle itself . And while I β ve argued quite recently that libertarians could do a better job learning from the left about the ways in which non - state power can pose a threat to liberty , the idea that an exclusive focus on the state is essential to libertarianism , such that if we were to give it up we would become β garden - variety liberals , β is clearly false . So , back to freedom . What are we to make of the claim that this is the β core value β of libertarianism ? It certainly sounds plausible enough . Libertarians certainly talk a lot about freedom , and β liberty β is , after all , the root of the term β libertarian . β But it is not mere liberty as such that libertarians value β not β mere freedom . β Libertarians do not regard every exercise of freedom to be equally valuable , or equally worthy of political protection . The rapist β s freedom to rape , the mugger β s victim to steal , and the killer β s freedom to kill , all are curtailed to the fullest extent possible under a libertarian regime . Even the system of libertarian property rights itself , as most of us on this blog have explicitly acknowledged , entails significant restrictions on individual freedom β my right to this plot of land entails your unfreedom to use it rights β my freedom to sell my kidney is worthy of political protection because it is compatible with my right of self - ownership and violates no one else β s rights ; my freedom to swing my fist at your face is not . For consequentialist libertarians , freedom will only be worthy of political protection to the extent that this is compatible with the underlying teleological theory . But no libertarian , as far as I am aware , holds that mere freedom as such is the core value . They certainly do not claim that freedom ought to be β maximized . β Whether or not the idea of β maximizing β freedom is coherent , and it is far from clear that it is ( are we supposed to count up the freedoms that various social systems allow and compare them ? If so , how are freedoms to be individuated ? By act - types ? Tokens ? ) , it is certainly not something that libertarians endorse . If liberty can only be maximized by sacrificing the rightful freedom of a few for the greater freedom of the equal Coercion A similar and related confusion pervades BRG β s discussion of libertarians β attitudes toward coercion . Just as libertarians are supposed by BRG to be unequivocally in favor of freedom , as such , so we are alleged to be unequivocally opposed to coercion , as such . The claim about coercion is wrong partly for the same reason that the claim about freedom is wrong . Just as libertarians recognize that a regime of property rights restricts liberty , so too do they recognize that it does so through the use of coercion . But they believe that Even more than in the case of freedom , though , it is probably a mistake to put too much weight on the concept of coercion , whether the subject is libertarianism or just applied political philosophy more generally . In its most natural , non - philosophical sense , coercion simply means threatening to do something bad to someone unless they do what you want . In this sense , of course libertarians recognize that the workplace is rife with coercion . BRG seem to think they β ve found some sort of β gotcha β when they quote the libertarian Robert Nozick as citing as an obvious example of coercion : β You threaten to get me fired from my job if I do A , and I refrain from doing A because of this threat β¦ .I was coerced into not doing A . β But there β s no gotcha here . Nozick is making a conceptual point , not a normative one . Yes , threatening to get someone fired unless they do what you want is coercive . Is it morally wrong ? Well , that depends . Here are two different ways of filling in Show Up : I threaten to get you fired from your job if you A , where A = β regularly sleep in past the time at which you are supposed to show up , β and you refrain from doing A because of that threat . Put Out : I threaten to get you fired from your job if you A , where A = β refuse to sleep with me , β and you refrain from doing A because of that threat . Both examples involve coercion . Show Up involves coercion that , in almost all circumstances , will be morally permissible . Put Out involves coercion that , in almost all circumstances , will be morally impermissible . What makes the difference is a matter of some dispute , but that β s where the philosophical action is , and obviously we will have to look beyond the concept of coercion itself to settle the matter . Incidentally , most non - libertarians will think that Put Out involves activity that is both immoral and properly criminalized . But we can come up with other cases of coercion where these come apart . Consider : Prove Your Love : I threaten to break up with you if you A , where A = β refuse to sleep with me , β and you refrain from doing A because of that threat . Like the first two cases , Prove Your Love involves coercion . Like Put Out , the coercion is ( arguably ) immoral . ( If you do n β t think it β s immoral to pressure your romantic partner into having sex by threat of break - up , I β m sure you can come up with your own substitute example ) . Unlike Put Out , though , the coercion involved is of a sort that almost nobody believes should be criminalized . More refined philosophical conceptions of coercion do n β t help either . On moralized conceptions of coercion , an act only counts as coercive if it is morally wrong in some way . So in order to decide whether an action is coercive , we already have to settle its moral status . On non - moralized accounts of coercion , whether an act is coercive or not does n β t tell you anything about its moral status . In either case , then , the moral status of an action is an issue that can only be settled by analysis independent of the concept of coercion . Conclusion None of this settles the interesting substantive questions of whether limiting bathroom breaks for employees , or asking for their Facebook login information , or any of the other shocking activities that BRG catalog are in the final analysis morally wrong , or whether they ought to be legally prohibited . And that β s kind of the point . Settling those substantive issues , or understanding what the libertarian position ( s ) on them is , or whether libertarianism β s position ( s ) is defensible , requires more than looking at a few buzzwords like β coercion β or β freedom . β It requires looking at the substantive moral analysis that underlies those buzzwords , and gives them their force and meaning . Published on : July 9 , 2012 Author : Matt Zwolinski Tags : coercion crooked timber work Discussion 19 responses to β Libertarianism , Freedom , and Coercion Aeon Skoble July 9 , 2012 11 : 09 am Excellent analysis ; just want to add one thing . β Libertarians claim that freedom is their core value β Another sense in which this claim ( BRG β s , not yours ) is false is that it misses the point that freedom _is n β t _ the core value , it β s the core _political_ value ; that is , when designing or evaluating _political institutions_ , liberty is to receive paramount consideration , as opposed to other political values such as equality or paternalism or soul - saving or nationalism or ( what they think of as ) social justice . That β s why Vern Imrich July 9 , 2012 2 : 33 pm I think it is the more modern Rand wing that uses the term β coercion β in the way that BRG imply . Rand went to great lengths to ( re ) define the term and also situations so that β coercion β was always immoral and the moral cases were always deemed β free choice β of some kind . I think your use of terms and resulting conclusion about analysis is more in line with how people actually think . However , I do think there is some value in separating out concepts like withholding benefits from say , threatening violence . Studies on lottery winners have shown how humans tend to adapt to a certain level of benefit , even if it was suddenly acquired , so that any withdrawal of the benefit is now seen almost the same way as a new threat , though it would never have been noticed by that person only a short Economists talk about how β employment is sticky β but it would seem our sense of being coerced is as well . Being fired is worse than not being hired in the first place . Even in your examples , consider the difference between total strangers vs . people who have been dating for a while . Aeon Skoble July 9 , 2012 3 : 39 pm You do n β t have to be in the β modern Rand wing β to prefer a moralized sense of β coercion . β For some purposes it β s more convenient . As long as terms are defined beforehand , should n β t be a problem . Shawn P . Wilbur July 9 , 2012 3 : 39 pm Do you imagine that β BRG β think the status of these limitations on freedom is settled by β a few buzzwords β ? Matt Zwolinski July 9 , 2012 4 : 13 pm No , but I think their understanding of the libertarian position on these issues is . KnowPD July 10 , 2012 12 : 41 pm A straw man ? The ultimate challenge in the debate is that it β s far easier to attack the other side than to propose a complete / coherent thesis . Cal July 9 , 2012 3 : 42 pm A good post . Critics like BR&G often misconstrue libertarian ideas , or at least ( understandably ) attack easier targets rather than the strongest libertarian arguments , and this posts explains a number of ways Bertram et al do this . However I think Zwolinski may be somewhat incorrect on freedom here . Many libertarians certainly place freedom at the centre of their position and talk about such things as β maximising freedom β . However they are usually careful to point out that β freedom β is not β license β or β absence of interpersonal influence β or β lack of all constraints on action β or various other things β at least those are not the senses in which libertarians speak of freedom ( and Hayek etc . argue that the β libertarian β conception of freedom is dominant ordinary language sense of the word , at least in Anglic the state not being a slave . As Isaiah Berlin famously put it : β The fundamental sense of freedom is freedom from chains , from imprisonment , from enslavement by others . The rest is extension of this sense , or else metaphor . β Now , this may turn out to not be the dominant ordinary language sense or freedom and a hollow conception of freedom and everything else . People obviously use β freedom β to refer to a large diversity of concepts and are free to wholly reject labeling this concept β freedom β or β liberty β . However libertarians have arguments for using this referent , as I think Jan Lester explained quite well in the very much underappreciated Escape from Leviathan ( 2001 ) and simplified here in β Libertarianism : An Extremely Short Introduction β : The word β liberty β The words β liberty β and β freedom β are not usually distinguished in any systematic or significant way . They simply have different roots in the English language . β Liberty β has its origins in the Latin β libertas β . β Freedom β comes from the Old English β freodom β . It is usually not necessary to discuss what we mean by a particular word . We can take it for granted that others mean the same thing as we do . But this is not always true with the fundamental words that arise in moral , social and political contexts . One such ambiguous and disputed word is β liberty β . So it is necessary to give some kind of definition or even theory of β liberty β before we can say clearly why it is important . β Liberty β in its most general sense refers to the absence of constraints on something . Here we are interested in the absence of constraints on people by other people . There are two main ways to interpret this , which we can call zero - sum liberty and non - invasive liberty . Zero - sum liberty With zero - sum liberty , one person β s loss of liberty is always another person β s gain in liberty . If someone takes my car without my permission , then I lose the liberty to use that car and the taker gains the liberty to use that car . This has implications that can be used as criticisms . 1 ) Such liberty can not be maximised for all , it can only be competed over or shared in some way . 2 ) Competing over liberty does not sound desirable but is even equality of such Non - Invasive Liberty Non - invasive liberty agrees with the popular view of liberty as not being interfered with , or not being proactively imposed on , by other people . Not being attacked or robbed is part of liberty ; attacking or robbing people is not part of liberty . And this has implications that look more like solutions than problems . 1 ) In principle , anyone in a society can have complete liberty . 2 ) In principle , everyone in a society can have complete liberty at the same time . 3 ) A clear and crucial distinction is External property ownership and even self - ownership itself are consequences of maximising non - invasive liberty . Therefore , expressed in more practical and plain terms , β liberty β means being able to do what you like with your own body and your own property ( as long as you are not thereby proactively imposing on the body or property of others ) . This sense of β liberty β is what libertarians , or classical liberals , mean when they advocate liberty . This is also the dominant conception of liberty within Western history and it applies Apologies for the long quotation . JCLester July 17 , 2012 4 : 00 am Just out in paperback : http : / / www . amazon . co . uk / Escape - Leviathan - Libertarianism - without - Justificationism / dp / 1908684089 / ref = sr_1_2 ? s = books&ie = UTF8&qid = 1331646427&sr = 1 - 2&tag = wp - amazon - associate - 21 As is : http : / / www . amazon . co . uk / Arguments - Liberty - Jan - Lester / dp / 0956395228 / ref = pd_ecc_rvi_2 ? ie = UTF8&qid = 1321057659&sr = 1 - 1&tag = wp - amazon - associate - 21 good_in_theory July 9 , 2012 11 : 46 pm On Liberty : I also did n β t really quite follow what BRG ( and later also H β Holbo ) meant by β maximizing liberty . β ( See Holbo : Perhaps this helps : libertarians often say they are maximizing liberty . Liberals often say they are optimizing the supply of liberty . They are trying to secure the greatest amount possible , consistent with everyone having at least the basics , and consistent with certain concerns about equality . Libertarians may suggest that they are most committed to liberty because they are maximizers not optimizers . But it is false that libertarians actually are maximizers . When we look at what they are securing , it may ( I think will ) turn out to The only coherent way I can think of libertarians as typically being about * maximizing * freedom is with the thought that libertarians try to maximize freedom ex ante β everyone starts with full formal freedom , limited only where an extension of their formal freedom would impinge the formal freedom of others . Then from there , whatever happens , happens β including , potentially , a radical drop in freedom ex post . good_in_theory July 10 , 2012 1 : 59 am β Prove your love β could also be called , in certain circumstances , what domestic violence opponents have called coercive control , and should be , according to some of them , considered a violation of human rights . http : / / www . amazon . com / Coercive - Control - Personal - Interpersonal - Violence / dp / 0195154274 ? tag = bleedheartlib - 20 So it β s not true that β prove your love β is something that virtually no one things should be illegal . Placing someone in a situation of dependence and then making demands of them is ostensibly a form of domestic violence , even though the partner , presumably , has freedom of exit . This would seem to support the BRG thesis that libertarians have trouble seeing coercion outside of the state . bh9 September 14 , 2013 11 : 08 pm β Placing someone in a situation of dependence β Say again ? How exactly is an adult person β placed β into dependency ? If they have the presumed freedom to exit , they have a choice . That is , they have liberty . But no guarantee against making bad choices . There is no presumption that choices will necessarily be easy or graceful . Only that they must be available . Failing to choose is , itself , a choice . That does not reflect a loss of liberty β but more likely a loss of courage . This may also account for why libertarians see coercion by the state as unique : only the state has exclusive legal monopoly to inflict violence ( or threaten violence ) to get its way . Fangorn August 1 , 2012 5 : 26 am β Of course , libertarians believe that the most effective and destructive perpetrator of injustice has generally been the state , and so for this reason the state has occupied a correspondingly large role in libertarian social analysis . β I have to ask : why analyze the state , when what seems to me rather more important is to understand who forms and runs the state ? It β s all well and good to look at how β the state is injust and destructive β and all that , but it seems to me that to counter its influence you do n β t need to attack β the state β ( which is at bottom just shorthand for β an institution with coercive power that has the shape it does because people decided to constitute it that Moomonk October 13 , 2016 2 : 49 am A really good essay . Even though I disagree with it in parts , I think you β ve gone to great lengths to try and provide a balanced argument . But , from personal experience , I find flaws in your β show up β / β put out β argument . See , I had an employer who did precisely this . I β showed up β regularly , but he asked me to do certain things with certain bodily parts of his which were not stipulated in my contract , so to speak . He actually made Comments are closed . | [
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http://blog.1000angels.com/what-is-a-valuation-cap | 1000 Angels Blog What is a Valuation Cap Posted by Erica Duignan Minnihan on May 11 2016 30000 PM A valuation cap is something that applies to convertible notes A convertible note is a security that is a hybrid of both debt and equity Notes are issued in the place of priced equity typically when a company is raising less than a million dollars and does not want to generate the legal expenses associated with a priced round When the company issues a larger amount of capital the notes will have the option to convert into the newly issued securities at a preset discount to the price of the followon round These discounts typically range from 15 to 25 percent However in order to provide investors with some of the protections of a priced round they add a cap to the valuation The cap sets the highest valuation that can be used to determine the conversion price of the notes For example If the notes have 20 percent discount and a 5 million cap and the next round is priced at 5 million the notes will convert as though they were originally priced at 4 million However if the next round is priced at 10 million the notes will convert at a 5 million price instead of 8 million as 5 million was the cap on the price of the original equity This allows companies to postpone setting a valuation while protecting the upside of investors to a reasonable extent as the lower the conversion valuation the more equity the investor receives In fact we recommend that if you are EVER investing in a convertible note that it should ALWAYS have a valuation cap Uncapped notes can be very dangerous for investors because if there is a significant increase in valuation you will not financially benefit from it as much as you should If there is no qualified financing prior to a liquidity event you may end up simply being repaid your capital and interest while the equity holders of the company enjoy big financial returns To learn more about valuations and how we evaluate them check out our article on Startup Valuations Demystified Topics Direct Investment Venture Investing Venture Investing Academy Valuation Cap About 1000 Angels We help venture investors build a diverisfied portfolio of early stage startups Members enjoy exclusive access to a thriving community of investors and startups Posts by Topic Venture Investing Academy 33 Venture Investing 21 Invest in Startups 11 Direct Investment 7 Return on Investment 4 | [
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http://blog.23andme.com/23andme-and-you/did-you-know-dna-can-offer-clues-about-irish-ancestry/ | Did You Know ? DNA Can Offer Clues about Irish Ancestry . March 16 , 2012 By 23andMe under 23andMe and you inside 23andMe Editor β s note : This post has been edited to reflect changes to the 23andMe ancestry product . Nearly 37 million Americans claim to have Irish heritage according to a national survey conducted in 2009 That β s over eight times the number of people living in Ireland today . Although it β s remarkable that nearly 1 in 10 Americans might say β Kiss Me I β m Irish ! β on St . Patrick β s day , it β s not clear if all these people actually have Irish ancestors or if they simply feel an affinity for corned beef and green beer . So how do you know if you have Irish ancestry ? Often this information is passed down through family stories , for instance my mother claims to be But can I look at my DNA to verify this ? It turns out that maternal and paternal lines can offer some clues about Irish ancestry . In my case , my maternal line , traced through mitochondrial DNA that I inherited from my mother ( thanks Mom ! ) , told me that I β m a sub - type of a lineage called H6a ( specifically H6a1b ) . H6a is is an offshoot of the broader H maternal line and is found at low levels β 4 % or less β in the Czech Republic , Slovakia , France , Sweden β¦ and Ireland ! So , although it does n β t completely verify the story , this one branch of my ancestral tree is at least consistent with claims What is a β maternal line β ? Maternal lines are inherited through mitochondrial DNA β both women and men have mitochondrial DNA , but it β s only the mother β s mitochondrial DNA that is passed on to a child . What is a β paternal line β ? Paternal lines are inherited through the Y chromosome , which only men have . ( Remember that women have two X chromosomes while men have one X and one Y chromosome ) . Since women do n β t inherit a Y chromosome , they must trace their paternal line through their father β s , brother β s or paternal uncle β s Y - chromosome data . If instead I want to see if I have Irish ancestry on my father β s side ( even though my father has never claimed to be Irish ! ) , I can investigate my paternal line , which is traced through DNA on the Y chromosome and passed from father to son . Even though I do n β t have a Y chromosome , I can learn about my paternal line through my biological brother β s or father β s DNA . 85 % of Irish men belong to a paternal lineage called R1b1b2 , but since this line is also common across the rest of western Europe , it does n β t definitively determine if a man has Irish ancestry . If a man has a sub - type of this lineage ( called R1b1b2a1a2f2 ) , however , it β s much more likely that his DNA might actually trace to Ireland . Research suggests that many men of this line are descendants of an Irish king named β Niall of the Nine Hostages β who ruled during the 4th and 5th centuries . According to legend , Niall led one of the most powerful and enduring Irish kingdoms and it has been suggested that because of high rates of Irish emigration to North America and other parts of the world , up to two or three million men descend from Niall ! Learning about our ancestry is particularly fun when we can toast to it . Even if you do n β t have Irish ancestry , we wish you a Happy St . Patrick β s day and encourage you to explore the hidden stories in your DNA . Tags : ancestry ancestry finder Haplogroup haplogroups Ireland Irish maternal ancestry maternal haplogroup maternal line paternal ancestry paternal line Sorry , the browser you are using is not currently supported . Disqus actively supports the following browsers : Firefox Chrome Internet Explorer 11 + Safari MJ Triola β’ 6 years ago My cousin took a y - DNA test for our paternal Irish line and I took an mt - DNA test for our maternal Irish line , but the results are too broad to identify a specific province , county , or parish in Ireland . Despite the fact that we have assumed that the Barry side of our family was Anglo - Norman , my cousin ' s profile is very close to Irish Type III also known as Western Atlantic Modal Type which would be primarily Gaelic . Has 23andMe started to develop reference samples within the " BethannH β’ 6 years ago Thank you for your comment . 23andMe has not developed reference samples from the British Isles and Ireland in order to provide the type of information you are seeking . It ' s possible that we could look into developing such a feature in the future , though . Dark White Knight β’ 1 month ago I ' ve done all the DNA Testing through other online Testing sites and finally went to 23andMe and got almost all of the information I was looking for . This site is the best for many reasons today . Because they actually do their own research and have actual labs instead of office space in some other company ' s buildings or use labs not owned or at least managed by them . Others subcontract out lab work and only use others DNA Research as if it was their own . In my tests I come back with this ' Niall of the Nine Hostages ' R1b or R - M222 as well as M269 markers in my ' Y ' Chromosome results . But my father and father ' s father ' s surname passed to me is Nunes of Portuguese Descent or origination . My Portuguese also is deficient of my Grandfather being of Portuguese Descent only by about 30 % . Which is indicated by Southern European and broad European heritage not indicating Irish or just as possible if not more so . . . . having a So my question is with Rh - Negative most likely coming from Basque , why does n ' t 23andMe test for Basque DNA ? Apparently it can be done , but my results do not say I ' m connected to Basque anywhere . Yet it ' s the story that ' s been passed down for centuries . That my family though w / a Nunes Portuguese surname , do have Basque connections in family folklore . Yet being Rh - Negative L21 DF13 by genetic standards I see only Irish as my Paternal Grandfather ' s Lineage Please 23andMe do some greater research on how our genetics and bloodlines do include our blood factor and type . Now start testing for Basque DNA so you can also discover more people that or have this Basque Rh - Negative lineage . If the Basque Country is truly where Rh - Negative really came from we ' d know that too ! As it is according to 23andMe I am Irish ( Niall of Nine Hostages M222 ) by my Paternal ' Y ' Chromosome and not my Grandmother O ' Connell ' s mtDNA or Autosomal DNA . Something is not right about that . Being Nunes by surname and ' Y ' Chromosome showing me as Irish genetically connected to Niall of the Nine Hostages ! Anastasia β’ 3 years ago Does it work if you have your son for the Y lineage ? 23blog β’ 3 years ago Anastasia , Your son would be able to see his paternal haplogroup , which comes from his father and his father ' s father , etc . But this is n ' t your paternal haplogroup . To see that you would have to have someone on your father ' s paternal line tested . So that might mean , for example , your brother , or your father ' s brother or your father ' s brother ' s son . America I hope in the future , there is no " Broadly Euro , Asia , Africa and ect " and 23&me actually give specific regions . Yes , there ' s British and Irish , French and German and ect . But we could still go much deeper . Plus , Africa is n ' t at all broken down . Sad . 23blog America , We ' d like to do that as well , but we want to do it correction . Some of the issues with being able to report detailed ancestry for people of say African ancestry , is the lack of quality reference populations ( the same can be said for Native American ancestry ) . The other issue has more to do with being able to discern two very closely related populations β Irish and English ancestry for example . We have over time being able to give increasingly better and more detailed results . We will continue to do Tina Hunter I just wanted to say that I too am H6a1b . Interesting post Curtis bianco I would like to what Ethnicities of white I have in me weather Im Italian Irish Scottish English welsh Native American of Jews or African or Asian . What DNA sample can Provide that BethannH Hello Curtis , 23andMe has recently updated its main ancestry feature and now provides even more information about where you come from . This new feature is called " Ancestry Composition . " You can find out if you have ancestry from Northern , Southern , or Eastern Europe . If you have ancestry from Scandinavia or the British Isles or Ireland you can find that out , too . This new feature also provides more information about ancestry from Africa , Asia , and can differentiate Native American ancestry from Asian ancestry . To build this feature , 23andMe used DNA from https : / / www . 23andme . com / anc . . . Here is also a link to a review of current ancestry services on the market : http : / / www . yourgeneticgenea . . . New to 23andMe ? Buy a kit or sign up . Already a customer ? Refer a friend . Subscribe To The Blog Featured Video Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . 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http://blog.addgene.org/plasmids-101-common-lab-e-coli-strains | This post was updated on Nov 14 , 2017 . You ' ve worked hard designing your plasmid you carefully selected the optimal promoter for your gene of interest , painstakingly cloned into the perfect empty backbone , made sure to add the right tags to your gene , and may have even put a fluorescent protein downstream , separated by an IRES element . You did a lot of work ! But let β s take a moment to recognize your little prokaryotic minions that carried out the labor - intensive process of replicating your new plasmid : the Escherichia coli bacteria . It β s hard to count the number of different commercial strains of E . coli currently available a quick Google search suggests there are hundreds . This only includes general lab strains designed for subcloning or protein expression . If you were to include customized strains , the number is probably in the thousands ! The goal of this article is to provide enough background for you to distinguish the features of any common lab strain and determine whether it is appropriate for propogating your plasmid or carrying out your experiment . History of E . coli Strains E . coli are gram - negative , rod shaped bacteria that were named after Dr . Theodor Escherich , the scientist who first described them in 1885 . E . coli are mainly found in the intestinal tract of animals . There are many different naturally occurring strains of , some of which are deadly to humans . The majority of all common , commercial lab strains of used today are descended from two individual isolates , the K - 12 strain and the B strain . K - 12 was isolated from a patient in 1920 and eventually led to the common lab strains MG1655 and its derivatives DH5alpha and DH10b ( also known as TOP10 ) . The history of B strain is a bit more convoluted due to researchers sharing and renaming samples throughout history . It was likely isolated in 1918 but was first referred to as β B strain β in 1942 . The BL21 strain and derivatives are the most common examples B strain . Common E . coli Strains Used in the Lab Most of the commercial strains you find today are marketed for a specific purpose : fast growth , high - throughput cloning , routine cloning , cloning unstable DNA , preparing unmethylated DNA , and more . Many mutations that make these features possible are present in most commercial strains , especially mutations that make major improvements such as those that increase plasmid yield and / or DNA quality . Table 1 below outlines a few of the more common genetic changes found in strains . TABLE 1 - Common gene mutations found in E . coli strains Gene ( s ) Description Functional Consequence dam DNA adenine methylase mutation ( GATC ) Preparing unmethylated DNA , important when trying to cut with certain restriction enzymes ( ex : ClaI or XbaI ) dcm DNA cytosine methylase mutation ( CCWGG ) Preparing unmethylated DNA , important when trying to cut with certain restriction enzymes that are methylation sensitive dnaJ Mutation in a chaperonin gene Increases the stability of certain expressed proteins endA , endA1 Endonuclease I ( nonspecific cleavage of dsDNA ) mutation Improves plasmid yield F Host does ( F ' ) or does not ( F - ) contain the fertility plasmid . A low copy - number plasmid , encodes proteins needed for bacterial conjugation . Genes listed on F are wild - type unless indicated otherwise fhuA ( formerly tonA ) ferric hydroxamate uptake , iron uptake receptor mutation . T1 / T5 Phage resistance gal Mutation in galactose metabolism pathway Cells can not grow on galactose only gyrA , gyrA96 DNA gyrase mutation Confers resistance to nalidixic acid hsdRMS hsdR ( rk - , mk+ ) Unmethylated DNA not degraded , cell still can methylate DNA hsdS ( rk - , mk - ) Unmethylated DNA not degraded , cell can not methylate DNA lac Lac operon mutations Blue / white screening of clones lacIq lac repressor overproduced , expression from pLac repressed more LacZ Ξ² - galactosidase activity abolished lacY Lactose permease inactivated , lactose can not be taken up by cell mcrA , mcrBC Inactivation of pathway that cleaves methylated cytosine DNA Allows for uptake of foreign ( methylated ) DNA mrr , Ξ ( mcrC - mrr ) Inactivation of pathway that cleaves methylated adenine or cytosine DNA Allows for uptake of foreign ( methylated ) DNA recA , recA1 , recA13 Mutation in a DNA - dependent ATPase that is essential for recombination and general DNA repair Reduces plasmid recombination , increases plasmid stability recBCD Exonuclease V activity abolished Increased plasmid stability , reduced recombination relA or relA1 Relaxed phenotype , mutation eliminating stringent factor Allows RNA synthesis in absence of protein synthesis Ptrc - ccdA Propagation of ccdB - containing plasmids Hte High transformation efficiency deoR constitutive expression of genes for deoxyribose synthesis Allows uptake of large plasmids hee High electroporation efficiency supE44 ( glnV44 ) Suppression of the amber ( UAG ) stop codon by glutamine insertion supF ( tyrT ) Suppression of the amber ( UAG ) stop codon by tyrosine insertion Ξ» - thi - 1 or thi1 Mutation in thiamine metabolism Requires exogenous thiamine for growth ara disruption of arabinose metabolism pathway Inability to utilize arabinose as a carbon source leuB Ξ² - isopropyl malate dehydrogenase inactivated Requires exogenous leucine source for growth proAB mutation in proline biosynthesis pathway Requires exogenous proline source for growth rpsL Mutation in subunit S12 of 30S ribosome Confers resistance to streptomycin Tn10 Confers resistance to tetracycline Additionally , Table 2 provides a quick reference for some of the popular strains , their genotypes , and their primary use in the lab . These strains are all based on K - 12 and are considered BSL - 1 . TABLE 2 - Lab strains of E . coli Strain Natural resistance Primary Use Genotype ccdB Survival 2 T1 R TOP10 derivative . For propagating plasmids expressing the ccdB gene ( important in Gateway cloning ) . F mcrA Ξ ( mrr - hsdRMS - mcrBC ) Ξ¦80lacZΞM15 ΞlacX74 recA1 araΞ139 Ξ ( ara - leu ) 7697 galU galK rpsL ( Str R ) endA1 nupG fhuA : : IS2 DB3 . 1 Streptomycin HB101 derivative . For propagating plasmids expressing the ccdB gene ( important in Gateway cloning ) . F - gyrA462 endA1 glnV44 Ξ ( sr1 - recA ) mcrB mrr hsdS20 ( r B , m B ) ara14 galK2 lacY1 proA2 rpsL20 ( Sm r ) xyl5 Ξleu mtl1 DH10B Streptomycin MC1061 derivative . General cloning and storage , blue / white screening , leucine auxotroph . endA1 recA1 galE15 galK16 nupG rpsL ΞlacX74 Ξ¦80lacZΞM15 araD139 Ξ ( ara , leu ) 7697 mcrA Ξ ( mrr - hsdRMS - mcrBC ) Ξ» DH5alpha General cloning and storage of common plasmids , blue / white screening . endA1 glnV44 thi - 1 recA1 relA1 gyrA96 deoR nupG Ξ¦80d lacZ ΞM15 Ξ ( lacZYA - argF ) U169 , hsdR17 ( r K m K + ) , Ξ» β HB101 Hybrid of E . coli K12 and E . coli B ( mostly K12 , though ) , common lab strain for cloning and storage of pBR322 plasmids . mcrB mrr hsdS20 ( r m ) recA13 leuB6 ara - 14 proA2 lacY1 galK2 xyl - 5 mtl - 1 rpsL20 ( Sm ) glnV44 Ξ» JM109 General cloning and plasmid maintenance , blue / white screening , partly restriction - deficient ; good strain for cloning repetitive DNA . endA1 glnV44 thi - 1 relA1 gyrA96 recA1 mcrB + Ξ ( lac - proAB ) e14 - [ F ' traD36 proAB lacI q lacZΞM15 ] hsdR17 ( r m JM110 For storing plasmids that should not be Dam or Dcm methylated , allows for methylation sensitive restriction enzymes to cut the plasmid after preparation . rpsL thr leu thi lacY galK galT ara tonA tsx dam dcm glnV44 Ξ ( lac - proAB ) e14 - [ F ' traD36 proAB lacI q lacZΞM15 ] hsdR17 ( r m MC1061 Parent of DH10B / TOP10 and derived strains , common lab cloning and storage strain . Ξ ( ara - leu ) 7697 [ araD139 ] B / r Ξ ( codB - lacI ) 3 galK16 galE15 Ξ» e14 mcrA0 relA1 rpsL150 ( strR ) spoT1 mcrB1 hsdR2 ( r MG1655 Wild type K - 12 strain ; first published sequence of an E . coli K - 12 strain . Ξ» ilvG - rfb - 50 rph - 1 NEB Stable For cloning into and storage of lentiviral and retroviral vectors or cloning or repeated sequences with the potential to recombine . F ' proA + B+ lacI β ( lacZ ) M15 zzf : : Tn10 ( Tet ) β ( ara - leu ) 7697 araD139 fhuA β lacX74 galK16 galE15 e14 - Ξ¦80dlacZ β M15 recA1 relA1 endA1 nupG rpsL ( Str ) rph spoT1 β ( mrr - hsdRMS - mcrBC ) Pir1 For cloning and maintenance of a plasmids with R6KΞ³ origin ; contains a mutant allele of the pir gene that maintains the plasmids at ~ 250 copies per cell . F - β lac169 rpoS ( Am ) robA1 creC510 hsdR514 endA recA1 uidA ( β MluI ) : : pir - 116 Stbl2 JM109 - derived . For cloning into and storage of lentiviral and retroviral vectors or cloning or repeated sequences with the potential to recombine . F - endA1 glnV44 thi - 1 recA1 gyrA96 relA1 Ξ ( lac - proAB ) mcrA Ξ ( mcrBC - hsdRMS - mrr ) Ξ» Stbl3 Derived from HB101 . For cloning into and storage of lentiviral and retroviral vectors or cloning or repeated sequences with the potential to recombine . This strain is endA+ , so column - based DNA preps require an additional wash step . F - glnV44 recA13 mcrB mrr hsdS20 ( rB - , mB - ) ara - 14 galK2 lacY1 proA2 rpsL20 xyl - 5 leu mtl - 1 Stbl4 Electrocompetent cells for cloning and storage of unstable DNA and lentiviral / retroviral vectors . Used by Addgene for pooled library amplification F ' mcrA Ξ ( mcrBC - hsdRMS - mrr ) recA1 endA1 gyrA96 gal thi - 1 supE44 Ξ» relA1 Ξ ( lac - proAB ) / F ' proAB lacI ZΞM15 Tn10 ( Tet TOP10 MC1061 derivative . General cloning and storage , blue / white screening . F - mcrA Ξ ( mrr - hsdRMS - mcrBC ) Ο80lacZΞM15 ΞlacX74 nupG recA1 araD139 Ξ ( ara - leu ) 7697 galE15 galK16 rpsL ( Str ) endA1 Ξ» XL1 Blue Tetracycline Blue / white screening and routine cloning , nalidixic acid resistant . endA1 gyrA96 ( nal ) thi - 1 recA1 relA1 lac glnV44 F ' [ : : Tn10 proAB Ξ ( lacZ ) M15 ] hsdR17 ( r XL10 Gold Tetracycline and Chloramphenicol High competency cloning and propagation of large plasmids , ligated DNA , and libraries , nalidixic acid resistant . endA1 glnV44 recA1 thi - 1 gyrA96 relA1 lac Hte Ξ ( mcrA ) 183 Ξ ( mcrCB - hsdSMR - mrr ) 173 tet F ' [ proAB lacI ZΞM15 Tn10 ( Tet Amy Cm ) ] Note : Inactivating mutations in specific genes are signified with a minus sign ( - ) as is typically standard ; just having the gene listed indicates it is non - functional . If a gene is deleted , it is normally noted with a Greek delta ( Ξ ) . Additional Resources We ' ve provided an overview of the common lab strains ; however , these tables are by no means exhaustive ! For a more comprehensive list and additional information , visit OpenWetWare ' s E . coli genotype resource . Additionally , NEB has a great list of genetic markers for your reference . Browse Addgene ' s curated list of Bacterial Expression Systems Check out our companion post describing protein expression strains , where we go over the basics of protein expression in and the common features found in those bacteria . Our Most Popular Plasmids 101 Posts : Origin of Replication The Promoter Region β Let ' s Go ! Mammalian Vectors Looking for More Plasmids 101 Articles ? Find them all at our Plasmids 101 Topic Page Topics : Lab Tips Plasmids 101 | [
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http://blog.adw.org/2018/02/overview-seven-deadly-sins/ | An Overview of the Seven Deadly Sins Msgr Charles Pope February 20 2018 The Seven Deadly Sins Hieronymus Bosch Do you know what the Seven Deadly Sins are It is valuable to name and begin to understand these deep drives of sin within us because the more we do so the more we can grow in selfknowledge Further it helps us to know their moves and gain mastery over them As they stir deep within us we can recognize evidence of this and begin to take greater authority over them Too many Christians know little about twisted nature of sin They just know theyre a little or very messed up and cant seem to figure out why Have you ever gone to the doctor not knowing what was wrong with you and left feeling better just because you finally knew that what ailed you had a name and a cure Being able to name our demons is an essential part of growth and healing Here are the Seven Deadly Sins with a brief description of each Pride the quality of loving and esteeming oneself more than is proper and at the same time denigrating the goodness of others Pride also stirs us to reject the lawful authority of others including God over us and to refuse appropriate submission Greed excessive desire for wealth and possessions It is not wrong to desire what we need but through greed we acquire far beyond what is reasonable and fail to be generous Through greed we can also come to see the things of this world as more precious than the things of Heaven Greed has been well described as the insatiable desire for more Lust excessive or inappropriate desires or thoughts of a sexual nature It is not wrong to experience sexual desire per se but Lust moves this to become excessive all that matters or for the object of it to be inappropriate g sexually fantasizing about someone other than a spouse More broadly lust is thought of as an excessive love of others that makes the love of God secondary Anger inordinate and uncontrolled feelings of hatred and wrath It is not always wrong to experience anger especially in the presence of injustice But anger here is understood as a deep drive which we indulge and wherein we excessively cling to angry and hateful feelings for others This kind of anger most often seeks revenge Gluttony overindulgence in or overconsumption of anything to the point of waste We usually think of gluttony in terms of food and drink but it can extend to other areas as well This sin usually leads to a kind of laziness and selfsatisfaction that allows little room for God and the spiritual life It may also cause us to be less able to help the poor Envy sorrow or sadness at the goodness or excellence of another person because one believes it makes him appear to be less so If I envy someone I want to diminish or undermine his excellence Note that envy is not the same as jealousy If I am jealous of you I want what you have In contrast if I am envious of you I want to diminish or destroy what is good or excellent in you St Augustine called envy the diabolical sin because of the way it seeks to eliminate excellence and goodness in others Sloth sorrow or sadness at the good things God wants to do in ones life Most people think of sloth as laziness but it is really an avoidance of God In sloth I avoid God because I fear or dislike what He can do for me Some people avoid God through laziness but others avoid Him by becoming workaholics claiming that they are too busy to pray to attend Mass or to think about spiritual things In the days and weeks ahead I will be devoting a separate article to each of them but for today I wanted to offer just a quick definition Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video Filed in Moral Life Tags seven deadly sins Before There Was an Everywhere I AM The Seven Deadly Sins Pride | [
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http://blog.agrivi.com/post/benefits-of-silicon-on-plant-growth | Benefits of Silicon on Plant Growth Tanja Folnovic Agronomy Expert 2 min FARM ACTIVITIES Silicon is the seventh most abundant element in the universe and the second most abundant element on the planet after oxygen making about 25 percent of the Earths crust Silicon is one of the most useful elements to mankind Its used to make dynamo engine blocks machine tools silicons as crucial component in microelectronics and computer chips as the most common component of sand and vital element for life in both plants and animals Since it exists in the Earths crust many plants can accumulate it in large concentrations in amounts similar to macronutrients Despite the abundant benefits in agriculture Si is generally not considered as an essential plant element In nature silicon occurs as the oxide silica and as silicates in which its used in fertilizers Plant assimilates silicon through roots as silicic acid Inside plant it travels to active growing points where it complexes with an organic compound in the cell walls and make them stronger The beneficial effects of Si on plants have been demonstrated by many studies using pots hydroponic and field experiments Silicon enhances growth and yield of all annual and vegetable crops promotes upright growth stronger and thicker stems shorter internodes prevents lodging promotes favorable exposure of leaves to light provides resistance to bacterial and fungal diseases and decrease some abiotic stress as temperatures salinity heavy metal and aluminum toxicity According to science researches silicon increase plants resistance to many plant diseases such as powdery mildew septoria and eyespot and also many insect pests Silicon has positive effect on the biomass yield under deficit irrigation Plants subjected to draught treated with silicon maintained higher stomatal conductivity relative water content and water potential It helps leaves become larger and thicker thus limiting the loss of water through transpiration and reduces water consumption Silicon shows great influence on the development of plant roots thus allowing better root resistance in dry soils and its faster growth Silicon is added to plants as a fertilizer which can be in liquid or solid state eg Biacsil Silifert Nitrosil usually applied at the time of planting but in can be applied at any time during the growing season Silicon fertilizers in agriculture are still not widespread and they are considered as a modern farm technology side by side with microbiological fertilizers Since its a natural element silicon based fertilizers can use all farmers whether they practice integration conventional or organic farming No matter on farming type the usage of silicon fertilizers farmers can record in Agrivi system It allows them to track spent quantities of fertilizers per all crop productions per all their fields and also its cost Increase your yield and sustain crop productivity with proper silicon management use Agrivi system for free | [
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http://blog.al.com/bargain-mom/2012/01/walmart_flat_rate_tax_refund_c.html | comments Walmart Flat Rate Tax Refund Check Cash Fees $ 3 and $ 6 + Free In - Store 1040EZ Filing Print Email By Christie Dedman | cdedman @ al . com Email the author | Follow on Twitter on January 09 , 2012 at 9 : 50 AM , updated January 09 , 2012 at 9 : 51 AM comments Walmart will be offering a flat rate fee of either $ 3 and $ 6 check cashing . They will also be offering lower costs on filing and tax preparation including free in - store federal Form 1040EZ filing . Walmart cashes most types of pre - printed checks , as well as payroll cards and eligible government benefit cards . Walmart cashes tax refund checks and cards up to $ 1,000 for $ 3 and tax refund checks up to $ 7,500 for $ 6 , offering significant savings over many other check cashers . Walmart cashes checks in 47 states , excluding New York , New Jersey . The average tax refund is $ 2,902 which means Americans could spend up to $ 90 just to receive their tax refund according to the FDIC . Leading up to the biggest tax filing week of the year , January 16 - 22 , Walmart has worked with Jackson Hewitt and H&R Block to double its in - store tax kiosks and lower the cost for tax preparation services . Jackson Hewitt will offer free federal Form 1040EZ filing at its Walmart kiosks throughout the tax season and H&R Block will offer a free federal Form 1040EZ until February 29 . The free federal Form 1040EZ offer includes up to two W - 2 ' s and is generally used by single or married taxpayers who claim no dependents and who do not itemize deductions . Additional fees apply for state , local and more complex federal tax returns , financial products and other services . H&R Block will have 250 kiosks in Walmart stores , while Jackson Hewitt is adding approximately 800 kiosks bringing their Walmart footprint to 2,800 . For more information on Walmart ' s Financial Services http : / / www . walmart . com / cp / walmart - money - center / 5433 MOST READ Active Discussions | [
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http://blog.al.com/bargain-mom/2012/04/costco_members_save_37_off_bil.html | comments Costco Members Save 37 % off Biltmore Estate Tour Tickets Print Email By Christie Dedman | cdedman @ al . com Email the author | Follow on Twitter on April 26 , 2012 at 9 : 09 AM comments Costco offers their members a discount on tickets to the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina . Here are some details : Stop by your local Costco and pick up tickets to the gorgeous Biltmore Estate . Plus , our tickets are only $ 42.99 - that ' s up to 37 % off normal gate prices . Go here to check them out online . | [
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http://blog.al.com/breaking/2013/04/the_sad_ends_of_the_scottsboro.html | comments The sad ends of the Scottsboro Boys : Their lives in brief biographies Print Email By Kelly Kazek | kkazek @ al . com Email the author | Follow on Twitter on April 15 , 2013 at 3 : 37 PM , updated April 20 , 2013 at 7 : 40 AM comments Members of the Alabama National Guard escort the Scottsboro Boys into the Morgan County Courthouse in this 1933 photo . In 1931 , Alabama wanted to execute the black Scottsboro Boys because two white women claimed they were gang raped . Now , state officials are trying to exonerate them and recognize them as victims of injustice in the segregated South . ( AP File Photo ) SCOTTSBORO , Alabama - - As the process gets underway to pardon the Scottsboro Boys , nine black young men unjustly accused in 1931 of raping two white women , their unusual case is being remembered across the state and internationally . Read about the Scottsboro Boys Act , which will allow for the pardons . Here are brief biographies and the ages of the Scottsboro Boys at the time of their 1931 arrests , according to the PBS documentary " Scottsboro : An American Tragedy " and a trial project from the University of Missouri - Kansas City ( Visit these sites for photos ) : Haywood Patterson , age 18 . Patterson was tried and convicted four times , more than any other defendant . His second trial was held in 1933 in Decatur and presided over by Limestone County ' s Judge James Horton in one of the more famous trials of the case because Horton overturned the all - white jury ' s guilty verdict . Patterson escaped prison twice , including once in 1947 after which was arrested in Detroit after a bar fight ended in a man ' s death . Patterson died in a Detroit prison in 1952 at the age of Clarence Norris , age 19 . Norris was paroled in 1944 and fled the state in violation of parole , only to be returned to prison when he came back to Alabama to help the remaining two Scottsboro Boys defendants . He was paroled again in 1946 and assumed his brother ' s identity . He was pardoned in 1976 and died of Alzheimer ' s disease in 1989 at the age of 76 . Andy Wright , age 19 . Wright was traveling with his younger brother , Roy , on the train that day . He was paroled in 1943 and , like Norris , fled North against his parole conditions . He , too , was lured back to Alabama with promises of leniency but was put back in prison until 1950 . Roy Wright , age 13 . He was paroled in 1937 and , for a while , he joined a speaking tour with other Scottsboro Boys organized by the Scottsboro Defense Committee . After his release , Bill " Bojangles " Robinson paid for Roy to attend vocational school . He later served in the Army , joined the merchant marine , and married . In 1959 , Roy returned home from a tour of duty and found his wife with another man . He killed her and then shot and killed himself . Ozzie Powell , age 15 . Powell was shot in the head by a guard in 1937 after he stabbed the officer during a prison transfer . He survived . He was paroled in 1946 and went to live in his native Georgia . Willie Roberson , age 16 . Roberson had an IQ of only 64 . He was headed to Memphis to be treated for gonorrhea and syphilis when he was rounded up with the other black men on the train that day . He was not treated for his sexually transmitted disease while in prison until 1933 . He was paroled in 1937 . His date and place of death are unknown . Charles Weems , age 20 . Weems was on his way to see his family in Tennessee in 1931 . He was paroled in 1943 and later married and took a job at a laundry in Atlanta . Eugene Williams , age 13 . He was paroled in 1937 . After his release and a brief entertainment career , Williams moved to St . Louis where he had relatives who helped him adjust to a relatively stable life . Olen Montgomery , age 17 . When he was arrested , his glasses were broken and he did not receive another pair in jail for two years . He was paroled in 1937 and attempted to have a career in vaudeville . When that failed , he lived out his days in New York or Atlanta , drinking heavily . Follow Kelly Kazek on Twitter . Email her at kkazek @ al . com or call 256 - 701 - 0576 or find her on Facebook MOST READ Active Discussions | [
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http://blog.al.com/live/2012/05/alabama_students_may_be_in_sch.html | comments Alabama students may be in school fewer days next year Print Email By Rena Havner Philips Follow on Twitter on May 05 , 2012 at 8 : 06 AM , updated May 05 , 2012 at 9 : 19 AM comments ( Press - Register ) Alabama students will have longer summers , according to a bill passed by the Alabama Legislature , which prohibits classes from resuming prior to two weeks before Labor day and from ending after Memorial Day . MOBILE , Alabama - - When the Legislature passed a bill last week prohibiting schools from starting class in early August , Alabama may have left the ranks of 30 states requiring that school be in session at least 180 days . If Gov . Robert Bentley signs the bill into law , school systems would be able to shorten their year , so long as students have at least 1,080 hours of instructional time . The school year would also have to end by Memorial Day in May . Mobile County , for example , is considering shortening its year to 173 days , by adding 18 minutes each day ; or to 170 days and adding 25 extra minutes . Supporters of the change say that the state β which has cut thousands of teaching and other positions due to budget woes β would benefit from extra tourism revenue during longer summers , while local systems would save on bus route costs and air conditioning bills . Opponents , though , say this could be a step backward for the state , which in 2006 increased its school calendar requirement from 175 to 180 days . They note , too , that adding 18 minutes to a high schoolers β day on a four - block schedule , for example , would provide just 4 Β½ more minutes per class . Would that really make up for seven fewer class days ? " I think the children do benefit from having more instructional days , " said Cheryl Chapman , principal of O β Rourke Elementary in west Mobile . The Alabama Senate and House of Representatives passed the bill Tuesday , on 25 - 10 and 58 - 36 votes , respectively . Under the bill , schools would be barred from starting class prior to two weeks before Labor Day . For the upcoming year , for example , classes could start Aug . 20 at the earliest , and would have to end by May 24 , 2013 . The school systems in Mobile and Baldwin counties have already approved calendars that open classes on Aug . 13 . Schools would n β t necessarily have to shorten their year if they reduced the number of days that students take off during breaks . Officials in Mobile , for example , have said they could trim the Thanksgiving or Mardi Gras breaks , which now are scheduled for full weeks . But that , they said , may not be popular . Chapman said many students are absent those days anyway , as their families travel . Florida has similarly mandated that school can not begin before two weeks prior to Labor Day , unless a local system gets a waiver for being " high performing . " In North Carolina , schools ca n β t start before Aug . 25 and ca n β t end before June 10 , and have to be in session for 180 days . Georgia , meanwhile , has provided flexibility for schools to shorten their years , as teachers have been given furloughs in tough financial times . The local chapter of the Alabama Education Association teachers union supported the bill because it will bring revenue into an ailing budget , said its local director , Danny Goodwin . He said the change could save teaching jobs . As for students , " They β re getting the same amount of instruction hours , " he said . Back in 2006 , teachers received raises in exchange for working more days . Goodwin said the bill guarantees that they keep that money because they β ll still be putting in the same amount of time . Mobile County school board member Ken Megginson , who opposes the bill , said he β s concerned that longer summers will keep students from retaining as much learning from the year before . He said parents are going to have to spend more on day - care . And , " I do n β t see anything good coming out of this as far as the teaching goes , " Megginson said . In Baldwin County β a tourism epicenter β schools spokesman Terry Wilhite said that the system has tried to lead the state in delaying the start of classes . Many Baldwin students and teachers work in tourism - related jobs over the summer and will benefit from this , Wilhite said . But , " the notion of a delayed start does n β t do us nearly as much good when the rest of the state is not on board , " he said . If families elsewhere go back to school in early August , he explained , Baldwin tourism wo n β t benefit , regardless of when Baldwin β s own schools open . The new law , then , would be " a win - win - win , " Wilhite said . " It β s a win for students and teachers who are going to be able to earn more spending money . It β s a win for school district that gets additional local tax proceeds , and it helps Alabama get extra tax proceeds . And it β s not detrimental to the education process . Students will still get the same number of hours of instruction . " The Legislative Fiscal Office estimates that the new school calendar bill would n β t generate revenue for the state . But bill supporters said that the state and communities would benefit from extra tourism dollars . Herb Malone , director of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism , gave these examples from 2011 : For the month of June , the two Gulf cities brought in $ 56 million from tourism and $ 70 million in July . In August , it dropped to $ 30 million . Adding two more weeks to the summer in August , he said , could put that month in line with June and July . Tourism leaders have lobbied for later start dates for school for several years , finally gaining traction with Tuesday β s passage of a bill that requires schools to start no sooner than two weeks prior to Labor Day , and end by Memorial Day . " Most of us can remember when school got out before Memorial Day and did not go back until Labor Day , but that start date has crept earlier and earlier each year , " Malone said . " We went from having a full 12 - week tourist season down to having an eight or nine - week season , " he said . MOST READ Active Discussions | [
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http://blog.al.com/outdoors-alabama/2010/05/bolton_its_prime_time_for_blue.html | Bolton ' s Outdoors Alabama Bolton : It ' s prime time for bluegill fishing in Alabama Posted May 23 , 2010 at 10 : 01 AM Comment By Michael C . Bolton aloutdoors @ aol . com Bluegill can be a handful for fishermen trying to land the toughest battling sport fish - - pound for pound - - in Alabama waters . ( The Birmingham News ) The full moon that Alabamians will see in three days will hardly raise an eyebrow with most people , but for the state ' s dedicated bream fishermen it will be a much - anticipated moment . The first full moon in May traditionally triggers the first bluegill spawn of the year . That means the fish that pound - for - pound is the toughest fighter in state waters will be easy to find and easy to catch . Alabama ' s best - tasting fish will be heading to fishermen ' s freezers by the thousands in upcoming days . Most Alabama fishermen are so deep into bass fishing they have probably forgotten the joy of catching the fish that was likely the first fish they ever caught . There are still plenty of sustenance fishermen in the state , however , who would n ' t trade you a single bluegill for 100 bass . Bluegill can be caught year - round , of course , but spawning time is prime time . The common sunfish will go on bed with every full moon beginning this week until September . Bluegill beds are easy to locate , hence the ease of catching . Those beds appear as craters in shallow water and fishermen can typically see them from the bank . A pair of polarized sunglasses makes the shallow - water beds easy to spot and gives some insight into what size bream are using them . Bluegill defend the beds furiously and will attack about anything thrown near them . Crickets and red worms are the most commonly used live baits for bluegill fishing in Alabama . Wigglers , catalpa worms , meal worms , grubs , mayflies and night crawlers also work . Those baits are good choices for perch - jerkers wanting a lazy day of watching a cork go under the water from the comfort of a lawn chair . Some bluegill fishermen like the challenge of catching more bream and bigger bream with artificial baits . Keystone jigs and Renowski jigs are available at larger tackle stores and are designed to catch sunfish such as bluegill . The 1 / 16 - to 1 / 32 - ounce sizes work best . Some crappie jigs and squirrel hair jigs also can be made to work if small enough and trimmed properly . Bluegill anglers who prefer bigger fish typically use artificial baits . They also use micro spinning tackle and 4 - pound monofilament . A little tackle tweaking will result in bigger bream being caught on live baits . Light line , a light wire No . 6 or No . 8 long - shank hook , a small bb split shot placed six inches above the hook and a small cylindrical float wo n ' t spook the larger and smarter bream like 10 - pound - test and a golf - ball sized float will . Small , thin floats that can be pulled under easily definitely catch more bream than the larger round plastic floats . The best news about bluegill is that they are more abundant than college football fans in this state . All of Alabama ' s public reservoirs , almost all of the state ' s 40,000 - plus private lakes and ponds , all of the state - operated pay lakes , and almost every river and creek have bluegill . Finding public access to , say , the Cahaba River , is n ' t going to guarantee good bass fishing , but the bluegill fishing is likely to be memorable . If you are thinking about getting the kids involved in fishing or re - introducing yourself to the fishing that you remember as a kid , this weekend will be prime time . A cheap Zebco fishing rod and reel and $ 5 worth of tackle and live bait will have you catching bluegill in quick order . Mike Bolton ' s outdoors column appears on Sundays in The Birmingham News . E - mail him at mbolton @ bhamnews . com View Comments | [
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http://blog.al.com/press-register-business/2011/01/lcs_savings_could_help_navy_bu.html | Business News from Mobile LCS savings could help Navy build oilers , keep Louisiana shipyard from closing Updated January 16 , 2011 at 8 : 58 AM Posted January 16 , 2011 at 6 : 00 AM Comment By Jeff Amy , Press - Register View full size An aerial view of the Avondale , La . , shipyard that Northrop Grumman Corp . plans to close in 2013 , with the New Orleans skyline in the background . ( The Times - Picayune ) When bids for the littoral combat ships that the U.S. Navy plans to build at Austal USA in Mobile and in Wisconsin came in below their expected price tags , defense officials leaped at the chance to have each shipbuilder build 10 of the speedy shallow - water fighters . But the Navy ' s good fortune did n ' t end there . Sean Stackley , the Navy ' s acquisition chief , told reporters in December that the plan would mean $ 2.9 billion in savings over the original plan to choose just one design . " We look to move those additional savings to other shipbuilding programs , " he said on Dec . 29 . Stackley reaffirmed that the top target for that money is an effort to replace the Navy ' s fleet oilers - - essentially tanker ships that refuel other ships at sea . Most of the current fleet have single hulls , not the double hulls mandated for civilian tankers after the Exxon Valdez spill . Analysts say new tankers could cost from $ 400 million to $ 700 million apiece . Supporters of the Avondale , La . , shipyard that Northrop Grumman Corp . plans to close at the end of 2013 see oilers as a possible lifeline . Assuming Congress is willing to write a check for oilers , the Navy hopes to be building at least one per year beginning with the 2014 budget , Stackley said in September . Northrop , even as it examines spinning off its shipbuilding division into a new company to be called Huntington Ingalls Industries , has stuck to its intent to close Avondale . Northrop says the Navy is n ' t going to build enough ships to support six large American yards . The move would " reduce our industrial footprint to be more in line with the Navy ' s 30 - year shipbuilding plan , " Northrop Grumman spokeswoman Margaret Mitchell - Jones said Friday . The future of Avondale and its 4,400 workers could affect the 10,800 employees at Northrop ' s Pascagoula complex . Northrop leaders have said moving future work from Avondale would shore up employment in Mississippi , where the company laid off hundreds last year . The Navy announced that it was moving up oiler construction , saying it wanted Northrop or any future Avondale owner to factor that into their plans . Stackley said the Navy could n ' t guarantee a future for Avondale , but said it wanted to promote competition between Avondale and General Dynamics Corp . ' s San Diego shipyard , which builds Navy support ships . " It is critical that the nation maintains a healthy shipbuilding industrial base , able to meet the needs of the Navy as we increase our rate of construction in this decade , " Stackley said in September . The Navy ' s outward concern for preserving Avondale could just be a way to motivate the Louisiana congressional delegation to support the oiler program , said Craig Hooper , a San Francisco defense consultant who runs NextNavy . com . And Tim Colton , a shipbuilding consultant who has fiercely criticized Northrop ' s shipbuilding record , said that despite the Navy ' s pronounced desire for competition , not very much exists . Avondale does have a history with oilers , having built 16 of the current ship class before Northrop bought the shipyard . And at least one company that is looking to build replacement oilers - - upstart Cleveland Ship LLC - - wants to built the next generation of the ships at the yard near New Orleans . " I ' m still interested , " Ed Bartlett , the chairman and chief executive , said Friday . Cleveland Ship does n ' t now own a shipyard . It has offered to buy all of Northrop ' s shipbuilding operations , including those in Pascagoula and Newport News , Va . , but Northrop has moved ahead with its own plans for a spin - off instead of a sale . Bartlett said he ' s still interested in building ships at Avondale , and said he ' s had talks with Louisiana officials . He said Cleveland Ship might not need to control the yard to build ships there . Instead of just selling ships , Bartlett ' s plan focuses on building fuel - efficient oilers that would provide services to the Navy on a contract basis . He says that between burning less fuel and efficiencies from building ships more like the private sector , he can save the Navy billions over the decades - long life of the ships . The Cleveland Ship plan was among a group of oiler proposals submitted to the Navy in December , Bartlett said . Stephen Moret , Louisiana ' s top economic developer , could not be reached for comment Friday . His department has advertised for proposals on a study about how to redevelop Avondale and find new jobs for its workers . There are other issues to be resolved before oilers become an Avondale life preserver . First , the Navy needs Congress to go along with plans to transfer money . " Assuming that the savings you get out of one program can be easily switched to another program is premature at this stage , " Hooper said . He cited Congress ' decision to pocket some savings from a recent Pentagon efficiency drive . The second obstacle is competition . Both Hooper and Colton said that General Dynamics ' NASSCO yard in San Diego is the early favorite in the oiler - building derby , and General Dynamics Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jay Johnson told investors last month that his firm hopes to build them . " I would bet NASSCO would beat ( Avondale ) on price by 20 percent , easy , " Colton said . Other competitors are harder to peg . Cleveland Ship might look for another yard if it ca n ' t use Avondale . The future Huntington Ingalls might offer to build oilers in Pascagoula . BAE Systems Southeast could build them at its Mobile shipyard on Pinto Island . Both Colton and Hooper said bids from BAE and Pascagoula are unlikely . Any plan to save Avondale has to move quickly , if the shipyard ' s experienced employees are to be kept together after Northrop work ends in 2013 . " The clock may just run out on Avondale , " Hooper said . " View Comments | [
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http://blog.apastyle.org/apastyle/2012/09/citing-a-whole-periodical.html | Β« Best of the APA Style Blog : Fall 2012 Edition | Main | How to Cite Course Packs , Custom Textbooks , and Other Classroom Compendiums Β» September 20 , 2012 Citing a Whole Periodical Dear Style Experts , I consulted a newspaper , a magazine , and a journal for my research . How can I create a citation for the whole issue of each of these periodicals ? Sincerely , Nancy in Newcastle Dear Nancy , Actually , you do n β t usually need to cite a whole issue of a periodical . For readers unfamiliar with the term , a periodical is any publication that is released at regular intervals , or β periods β β typically , journals , magazines , and newspapers . Rather than make a citation for the whole periodical , you can just mention its name and the relevant volume and issue information in the text , for example , β I surveyed an issue of The Washington Post from September 15 , 2012 . β Then , for each individual article that you use as a source in the paper , create individual citations . Formats for periodical article citations can be found in the Publication Manual ( Β§ 7.01 ) . You can find examples of this technique in a meta - analysis . In a meta - analysis , authors typically survey various databases and journals for articles relevant to their research question . In the text they might state something like , β We searched the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology for articles on major depression published between 1991 and 2011 . β The reference list would not contain a citation for each issue of the journal that the authors examined . Instead , it would contain citations only for the articles that the authors actually used in their research . The only exception to this pattern is that you can create a citation for a whole special issue of a periodical ( click the link for example citations ) β precisely by virtue of its specialness . A special issue has a narrow focus to which all the articles pertain ( say , the self and social identity ) , unlike a typical issue , which has a broader focus ( personality and social psychology in general ) . In that way , a special issue functions sort of like an edited book , and the reader can be referred to the issue as a whole in a citation . Thanks for this interesting question . Best regards , Chelsea Lee Posted by Chelsea Lee at 09 : 50 : 00 AM in How - to References TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry : https : / / www . typepad . com / services / trackback / 6a01157041f4e3970b017d3c2b4943970c Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Citing a Whole Periodical Comments GG said . . . Hello APA Stylists Thanks for this response and the very useful service provided through this blog ; however , it the title of this posting is misleading and imprecise in its heading and expected coverage . The posting leads one to think that what will be addressed is How to cite / reference a " whole journal " . You touch on this and then move on to the actual issue dealing with a citing / referencing a whole journal issue which was the original question asked of you . Understandably and appropriately you address that specific issue and process . The implied topic of the original heading / topic is not addressed so does not cover my need to understand how to Reference a " whole journal " . Of course there will variation between and across delivery formats ( print v electronic ) and with publisher aspects ( independent publishing v aggregated multi journal publishing services ) . I have been also experiencing similar issues with trying to find how to reference a whole Database , not a journal article / sources retrieved from a database . All sources found to date have used an imprecise heading " how to cite a database " but really only refer as already mentioned , to citing a source found in a database . Again , similar issues to that of journals relating to single v multi databases arise Could you please kindly assist by addressing the process of correctly citing & referencing both " whole journals " and " whole databases " ? This would be very useful my students who need to address applying these source types as References in their studies and assessment tasks . Ciao GG October 01 , 2013 at 07 : 23 PM normgd557 said . . . This may not be the most appropriate place to ask this question but could n ' t find a thread that was clearly apt . So . . . When one cites an old magazine that did not have a issue or number but just a month , would the month go in parentheses with the year or would it be put in parentheses as if it were the issue ' s " number " ? In the following example , the magazine ' s recurring name was the whole line , Survey Graphic Number : Harlem Mecca of the New Negro , by the way . So , what ' s best ? Cullen , C . ( 1925 , March ) . Heritage . Survey Graphic Number : Harlem Mecca of the New Negro , pp . 674 β 675 . or Cullen , C . ( 1925 ) . Heritage . Survey Graphic Number : Harlem Mecca of the New Negro , ( March ) , pp . 674 β 675 PS - Not having any luck using HTML tags but , of course , the mag . title would be italics April 03 , 2017 at 09 : 08 AM | [
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http://blog.apastyle.org/apastyle/2012/11/the-finer-points-of-apa-style-when-authors-have-the-same-surname.html | Β« A Word of Thanks | Main | Citing Translated Sources in APA Style Β» November 29 , 2012 The Finer Points of APA Style : When Authors Have the Same Surname by Anne Breitenbach There really is a certain satisfaction one gets from knowing how to use a tool correctly and well . That β s as true of an editorial style as it is of a lathe or a chisel . Like a well - made tool , APA Style has been crafted and honed for a specific purpose , in this case , β to advance scholarship by setting sound and rigorous standards for scientific communication β ( p . xiii ) . Part of that communication for authors is to be sure to be as clear as possible about who their The reason behind them is clear , but the need to apply them is rare enough that using them is a skill . Let β s make sure you know how to use them too . The Publication Manual says this : β If the reference list includes different authors with the same surname and the first initial , the authors β full first names may be given in brackets β ( p . 184 ) . Thus , if you cited Danny Thomas β s biography Make Room for Danny and Dylan Thomas β s A Child β s Christmas in Wales , your reference list entries would look like this : Thomas , D . [ Danny ] , & Davidson , B . ( 1991 ) . Make room for Danny . New York , NY : Putnam . Thomas , D . [ Dylan ] . ( 1954 ) . A child β s Christmas in Wales . Norfolk , CT : New Directions . You would also want to distinguish between the two references in your in - text citation by using both first and last names . Your format would be ( Danny Thomas , 1991 ) and ( Dylan Thomas , 1954 ) . For further information on how to order references by authors with the same last name in the reference list , see our posts on Citing the Recurring Author With Crystal Clarity and Order in the Reference List ! Posted by Timothy McAdoo at 11 : 35 : 43 AM in How - to In - text citations Comments Antonia said . . . I would like to ask about the rule " If the reference list includes different authors with the same surname and the first initial , the authors β full first names may be given in brackets β . If I do not know the full first names of the authors , but I know for sure that they are two different authors , then what should I do ? My two examples are as follows : Li , J . ( 1999 ) . Commentary on Lamont ' s ' When Death Harms its Victims ' ( Deprivation theory ) . Australasian Journal of Philosophy , 77 ( 3 ) , 349 - 357 . doi : 10.1080 / 00048409912349111 Li , J . ( 2003 ) . The core of Confucian learning . American Psychologist , 58 ( 2 ) , 146 - 147 . doi : 10.1037 / 0003 - 066x . 58 . 2 . 146 January 22 , 2013 at 05 : 45 AM Anne Breitenbach said in reply to Antonia . . . Antonia , My apologies ! I somehow never saw this comment . I ' m afraid there ' s not really an answer to your question specifically addressed anywhere in the Style manual . The options would be to research until you found the names ( and raising the question of what to do if they were different authors who happened to have the same names ) . This is the sort of issue that an author id would resolve , if that ever becomes an industry standard . In the meantime , I think one would have to distinguish in text March 07 , 2013 at 08 : 53 AM Jana Thompkins said . . . Actually , an even better example is : ( H . Y . Chen , Cho , & Tong , 2008 ; Z . Y . Chen , Wang , & Wang , 2010 ) Beyond my first question about the positioning of the initials , I want to confirm my understanding from the Manual that the two Wangs do n ' t need to be distinguished with initials - only the first author . Correct ? Thanks ! April 10 , 2013 at 10 : 51 AM Anne Breitenbach Hi , Jana : I think possible part of your question is missing ( there ' s a reference to a " first question " that I ' m not seeing ) , but based on this , I ' m extrapolating that you ' re asking if the initials are correctly placed for the in - text citation ? Yes ! You are correct . See Section 6.14 on p . 176 . You are also correct about the second point . Only the first authors need to be distinguished . The purpose of the style point is to enable the reader to find the correct citation in the reference list quickly , and only the first is germane here . Though if you had two references with two authors in the same order and also completely different people , I would extrapolate that you ' d use initials . But do n ' t worry . I ' ve never seen that happen in 20 years of editing . April 10 , 2013 at 11 : 50 AM Jana Thompkins Thanks for the clear and timely response . I just wanted to make sure that the placement of the initials was the same when the in - text citation ( names + date ) was enclosed within parentheses . And you ' re right - my first post vanished into cyberspace , but you got the idea ! April 10 , 2013 at 12 : 35 PM Rob Hi Anne , I ' ve really been finding your bits of info really helpful . I was just wondering if you could shed some light . . . If the same author has produced multiple articles in the same year , do we simply add a letter in to distinguish them ? ie . . . Dempsey , M ( 2001a ) . etc etc Dempsey , M ( 2001b ) . etc etc Thanks in advance . April 23 , 2013 at 10 : 13 AM Hi , Rob , You are correct . For additional information , take a look at the Publication Manual ( 6th ed . ) at p . 182 . My colleague Tyler did a post about just this topic . Take a look : http : / / blog . apastyle . org / apastyle / 2012 / 12 / how - to - cite - different - groups - of - authors - with - the - same - lead - author - and - publication - date . html April 24 , 2013 at 09 : 34 AM Phoebe Hello , I have a situation in which I have two different authors with the same first TWO initials and the same last name . I am ok with citing them in the text , as Endnote just automatically writes their full names ( Catherine R . Cooper , 2011 ) and ( Carolyn R . Cooper , Baum S . M . , & Neu , T . W . , 2004 ) . However , it has n ' t inserted their first names in brackets after their initials in the reference list . Do I need to July 08 , 2013 at 09 : 56 PM said in reply to Phoebe . . . Sorry for the delay in the answer , Phoebe . See Guideline 6.27 . " If the reference list includes different authors with the same surname and first initial , the authors ' full first names may be given in brackets . So , to extrapolate , your example would be Cooper , C . R . [ Catherine ] ( 2001 ) in the reference list . That ' s the same situation as in the example above ( albeit with only one author in that case ) . Though you ' re correct that a reader could distinguish the references by the other authors , the format is July 26 , 2013 at 04 : 34 PM Elaine I ' m doing a long in - text citation in APA style ( 12 articles ) and three of the articles are by the same author - - almost . Kansa , Kansa et al . , and Kansa et al . Primary Author Kansa is Eric C . there is a second author Kansa , Sarah W . Should in - text citations look like this : Kansa , Kansa , Burton , & Stankowski , 2010 ; Kansa , Kansa , & Watrall , 2011 ; Kansa , 2012 Or like this , with initials to disambiguate ? E . C . Kansa , Kansa , Burton , & Stankowski , 2010 ; E . C . Kansa , Kansa , & Watrall , 2011 ; E . Kansa , 2012 Thank you in advance for your help ! July 12 , 2013 at 02 : 43 PM Elaine Hi , Elaine . Are all the primary authors E . C . Kansa and is S . W . Kansa always secondary ? Then option 1 is correct . The rule is for works by different * first * authors with the same surname , it is not necessary if the order wo n ' t be affected by the initials . July 26 , 2013 at 04 : 38 PM plus . google . com / 115259177419480430435 I have a question relating to this . I am currently doing an in - text citation with two authors that have the same first and middle name . ( Lester J.D. , Lester J.D. , Reinking & von der Osten , 2010 / 2011 ) My question is , do I use the Jr . for the latter Lester J.D. ? October 19 , 2013 at 02 : 10 PM Bumpkat I have one source with two authors of the same surname . Am I supposed to use the first initials of the first author for all in - text parenthetical citations ? Or is using the two surnames okay ? For example : ( Burkhart & Burkhart , 2012 ) or ( C . G . Burkhart & Burkhart , 2012 ) . January 23 , 2014 at 02 : 06 PM Casey Foertsch Hello , I have to site Kaylene c . Williams and Caroline c . Williams who wrote a paper together , how do I site them both ? from the same paper March 11 , 2015 at 12 : 13 PM Casey Foertsch Typepad HTML Email Hi , Casey , No need do anything different in this case from the usual citation . You would just cite them as Williams & Williams , xxxx in the text and by name and initial in the reference list . It does get a bit more involved if you have more than one reference in your list by both authors and the lead author changes . That does call for an extra step to distinguish with author and reference you β re pointing to . If that β s your situation , take a look at this post : http : / / blog . apastyle . org / apastyle / 2014 / 01 / when - to - use - author - initials - for - text - citations . html March 11 , 2015 at 01 : 31 PM Laura Hello , My question is about APA rule 6.25 that one - author entries precede multiple - author entries beginning with the same surname . Does that also mean two - author entries precede three - author entries and so on ( both with same surname of the first author ) or do you list it alphabetically according to the second author ? Here are my examples : This way - by quantity of authors : Becker , J . V . , & Hunter , J . A . ( 1997 ) . Becker , J . V . , Cunningham - Rathner , J . , & Kaplan , M . S . ( 1986 ) Then this example like this ? : Becker , J . V . , Cunningham - Rathner , J . , & Kaplan , M . S . ( 1986 ) . Becker , J . V . , Kaplan , M . S . , Cunningham - Rathner , J . , & Kavoussi , R . ( 1986 ) Then if you have the same number of authors , alphabetize by second author ? Like this : Becker , J . V . , & Hunter , J . A . ( 1997 ) Becker , J . V . , & Kaplan , M . S . ( 1988 ) Thanks ! ! April 10 , 2015 at 06 : 20 PM Laura Oh one more example : Is this right ? Becker , J . V . , Kaplan , M . S . , & Kavoussi , R . ( 1988 ) Becker , J . V . , Kaplan , M . S . , Cunningham - Rathner , J . , & Kavoussi , R . ( 1986 ) Becker , J . V . , Kaplan , M . S . , Tenke , C . E . , & Tartaglini , A . ( 1991 ) . April 10 , 2015 at 06 : 22 PM Hi , Laura , The good news is that the rule on number of authors is simpler than you ' re making it . Having to count the number of authors in each citation would be a chore ! It literally just means that one - author entries precede multiple - author entries , regardless of how many authors there might be . For the rule on ordering the references , you ' d look to the bullet point immediately below the one you ' re citing . " References with the same first author and different second or third authors are arranged alphabetically Thus , in you first comment , your first example is incorrect , the second is correct , and the third correct . In your second comment , your second entry should be first , as C precedes K , and your first should be second , as K precedes T . April 13 , 2015 at 10 : 47 AM What about this citation : Kubik , E . K . , & Hecker , J . E . ( 2005 ) . Kubik , E . K . , Hecker , J . E . , & Righthand , S . ( 2002 ) How do you order them , based on what ? Thank you so much for all your help ! ! ! May 30 , 2015 at 04 : 13 PM Hi , Laura , Order them where ? In your reference list or text ? If the former , then you have them in the correct order . See your Publication Manual , Rule 6.25 , under the Order of several works by the same first author section . " References with the same first author and different second or third authors are arranged alphabetically by the surname of the second author or , if the second author is the same , the surname of the third author , and so on . " In text , you follow the order of the reference list . So this would be ( Kubik & Hecker , 2005 ; Kubik , Hecker , & Righthand , 2002 ) . June 01 , 2015 at 09 : 21 AM Susanne BruckmΓΌller Dear Anne , Thank you for this helpful post . I have the following situation : I ' m citing both Manfred Schmitt as well as Michael T . Schmitt , i.e. , two authors with the same last name and the same first initial . However , only Manfred Schmitt is cited as a first author . Am I understanding the rules correctly that I do not need to add any first names in the text as there are no different * first * authors with the same last name ( even if one of the two authors does appear as first And am I also understanding correctly that I could , but do not need to , add the first name in brackets in the reference list to distinguish the two ? Thanks in advance for your help ! December 29 , 2016 at 05 : 46 AM normgd557 I am editing a paper where the author has cited several different people who appeared on the same episode of the Diane Rehm show . She had listed the reference under the host name ( which happened to be Joshua Johnson that day ) . Problem is that there are several statements each attributable to a different guest . There is , by the way , a transcript online which makes it a bit easier to identify the paragraph of the statement . But in the text , since she wants to match the statement with the speaker , how should she indicate ? Should it be , for example , Schulte ( as quoted in Johnson , 2016 , para . 17 ) , or Schulte ( as cited in Johnson , 2016 , para . 17 ) , or something else ? March 27 , 2017 at 01 : 44 PM Timothy McAdoo normgd557 You do n ' t need to write " as quoted in " or " as cited in . " Something like this would be fine : " Schulte said that " . . . " ( Johnson , 2016 , para . 17 ) . " That ' s because the quote is still from that primary document , not a secondary source . March 31 , 2017 at 01 : 10 PM This is helpful on the problem of authors with teh same surname and initial . A supplemntary question is , in the reference list do the spelled out given names define the order , or is it by date . This for these two references which comes first ? Williams , J . [ Joan ] . ( 2010 ) . Reshaping the work - family debate . Cambridge , MA : Harvard University Press . Williams , J . [ Jennifer ] . ( 2011 , April ) . What would bell hooks say ? Ms Magazine , 40 β 43 March 31 , 2017 at 01 : 02 PM Timothy McAdoo Alphabetize by the spelled - out names . So , for your example , Williams , J . [ Jennifer ] . ( 2011 , April ) . Williams , J . [ Joan ] . ( 2010 ) . This is the case in the example at the end of the blog post , too . " Danny " before " Dylan . " I hope that helps ! Tim March 31 , 2017 at 01 : 08 PM When a book is written by a principal author but has some cover credit given to others using conjunctions like " with " or " assisted by " etc . should the reference and in - text cite include those subordinate names or ignore and cite only the full author ? Example - a book called Rediscovering the social group : A self - categorization theory , was written by J . C . Turner . On the cover it adds , " with M.A. Hogg , P.J. Oakes , S . D . Reicher , & M . S . Wetherell " in smaller letters underneath Turner . October 11 , 2017 at 11 : 41 AM normgd557 , Good question . You can find this on p . 184 of the Publication Manual ( in the 6th bullet ) . In the reference , after the author names include " ( with Surname , A . A . ) " but do not include these names in the in - text citation . October 11 , 2017 at 11 : 52 AM Thanks . Sorry I could n ' t find that place in the manual though I had a vague memory that I ' sd seen something ; - ) October 11 , 2017 at 12 : 12 PM Happy to help ! I note the page number for future readers , as we have heard that people find the questions and answers here in the comments just as helpful as the original posts sometimes . October 11 , 2017 at 12 : 15 PM Nostromonavis Hello . If the two authors of a document have the same first name and surname , and the same initial on the second name , should I put in brackets the second name , or the whole name ? ( Example : Muhammad Rahid Khan , Muhammad Rafike Khan ( 2004 ) . The Role of Honey Bees Apis mellifera L . ( Hymenoptera : Apidae ) in Pollination of Apple . Pakistan Journal Biological Sciences , 7 : 359 - 362 ) . That ' s " Khan M . R . [ Rafike ] " or " Nostromonavis Good question ! If the authors are in the same reference , you do n ' t need any brackets . The inclusion of the first name in brackets is only to help distinguish two different authors when they are first authors of two different works in the reference list . | [
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http://blog.apastyle.org/apastyle/2014/03/reference-list-or-bibliography-whats-the-difference.html | Β« 2014 National Grammar Day | Main | Rising Citation Trick Β» March 13 , 2014 Reference List or Bibliography : What β s the Difference ? by Jeff Hume - Pratuch Did you know that there β s no such thing as a bibliography in APA Style ? It β s a fact ! APA Style uses text citations and a reference list , rather than footnotes and a bibliography , to document sources . A reference list and a bibliography look a lot alike : They β re both composed of entries arranged alphabetically by author , for example , and they include the same basic information . The difference lies not so much in how they look as in what they contain . A bibliography usually contains all the works cited in a paper , but it may also include other works that the author consulted , even if they are not mentioned in the text . Some bibliographies contain only the sources that the author feels are most significant or useful to readers . In APA Style , however , each reference cited in text must appear in the reference list , and each entry in the reference list must be cited in text . If you cite only three sources in your paper , your reference list will be very short β even if you had to read 50 sources to find those three gems ! ( Hopefully , that hard work will pay off on your next assignment . ) The APA Style Experts are often asked to provide the β official APA - approved format β for annotated bibliographies ( i.e. , bibliographies that contain the author β s comments on each source ) . As you may have guessed , there is n β t one ; APA Style does n β t use bibliographies of any sort . In addition , though , the reference list in APA Style contains only the information that is necessary to help the reader uniquely identify and access each source . That β s why there is no format for an Publication Manual . Posted by Timothy McAdoo at 05 : 29 : 16 PM in Reference list Comments | [
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http://blog.apastyle.org/apastyle/2014/05/comparing-mla-and-apa-citing-resources.html | Β« But I Already Learned MLA ! Why Do I Need APA Style ? | Main | Comparing MLA and APA : The Reference List Β» May 09 , 2014 Comparing MLA and APA : Citing Resources By David Becker Last week , we touched on the general differences between MLA and APA styles . Today , I talk about what is probably the biggest difference between the two styles : how to cite resources . These divergent rules can make transitioning from one style to the other a frustrating process , particularly for students . A few style errors can mean the difference between an A and a B on a paper . As an English major who only used MLA Style in school , learned APA Style for my job , and then relearned MLA Style for a few online courses , I can personally attest to the difficulty of mentally juggling Despite their differences , the APA and MLA citation systems have the same overall function in a research paper β sources are acknowledged via in - text citations , each of which corresponds to an entry in an alphabetical list of works at the end of the paper , referred to as β Works Cited β in MLA Style and β References β in APA Style . However , the MLA Handbook also mentions some variations , such as a β Works Consulted β list , which contains sources not cited within the body of the paper , and an annotated bibliography , which includes a brief description or evaluation of each source . APA Style does not use these alternate methods ( see our posts about reference lists vs . bibliographies and some topics the Publication Manual does n β t cover ) . The differences between the two styles become even more apparent when one is creating text citations . MLA Style includes the author β s last name and the page number , whether citing a direct quotation or not . However , APA Style text citations also include the publication date , because the timeliness of research is important in science writing , and the page number is required only for direct quotations . Below are some hypothetical examples of parenthetical citations in both styles : MLA ( Adams 42 ) ( Lennon and McCartney 999 ) ( Hexum , Martinez , and Sexton 123 ) APA ( Adams , 1979 ) or ( Adams , 1979 , p . 42 ) ( Lennon & McCartney , 1968 ) or ( Lennon & McCartney , 1968 , p . 999 ) ( Hexum , Martinez , & Sexton , 1994 ) or ( Hexum , Martinez , & Sexton , 1994 , p . 123 ) These citations lead readers to the reference list , which is where the differences between the two styles are most apparent , a topic I cover in my next post . In the meantime , I hope this overview has been helpful to those of you transitioning from MLA Style to APA Style . If you β re new to APA Style , the Publication Manual and this blog are your go - to resources . I also recommend that you try our free tutorial on the basics of APA Style and visit our FAQ page , as well as our pages that provide quick answers for citing sources and formatting your research paper . If you ca n β t find what you β re looking for after checking those resources , feel free to contact APA Style directly via e - mail or find us on Facebook Twitter Posted by David Becker at 02 : 41 : 05 PM in Direct quotations In - text citations References Research TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry : https : / / www . typepad . com / services / trackback / 6a01157041f4e3970b01a73dbf47bb970d Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Comparing MLA and APA : Citing Resources Comments | [
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http://blog.apastyle.org/apastyle/2015/08/how-to-cite-online-maps.html | Β« Punctuation Junction : Punctuation Before Quotation Marks | Main | Best of the APA Style Blog : 2015 Edition Β» August 04 , 2015 How to Cite Online Maps in APA Style by Timothy McAdoo I was recently asked how to cite the directions created with Google Maps . Because Google Maps is not addressed specifically in the reference examples in the Publication Manual , it β s time to stitch together a Frankenreference For this example , let β s say you want to travel from Ingolstadt , Germany , to Geneva , Switzerland ( as Frankenstein β s monster did in part of his journeys ) . And , let ' s assume you ' re driving , not walking or bicycling . Your reference for the directions would look like this : Google . ( n.d. ) . [ Google Maps directions for driving from Ingolstadt , Germany , to Geneva , Switzerland ] . Retrieved August 4 , 2015 , from https : / / goo . gl / maps / ILt8O I assembled this Frankenreference from the four following pieces : Who : The author is Google . ( Google Maps is a service provided by Google , Inc . We recommend dropping β Inc . β and β Co . β from names in references . See also our post on Group Authors . ) When : Because Google Maps pages are created on the fly , they have no published date . Use β n.d. β What : When a page has no title , we recommend creating a description , in brackets . Because the page has no title , the exact wording to use is up to you . In this example , I ' ll use " [ Google Maps directions for driving from Ingolstadt , Germany , to Geneva , Switzerland ] . " Note that I included β driving β in my description . I recommend including the mode of transportation ( walking , driving , biking , etc . ) in the description because it does affect the URL that Google provides . Where : Note that I β ve included the retrieval date . Although retrieval dates are not necessary for most APA Style references , we recommend them for pages that might change or be updated over time . Directions are certainly subject to change , so we recommend including the retrieval date in this case . I β ve used Google Maps in this example , but the reference format would be similar for other online mapping sites . I hope you β ve found this helpful . Happy travels ! Posted by Timothy McAdoo at 10 : 15 : 00 AM in Electronic references How - to References Technorati Tags APA Style maps Comments Marcus Simkin said . . . Hi Timothy , This is an excellent post and shows a very useful way of using the Frankenreference method . Looking at the URL address , did you use the Google URL Shortener ? Is it because it is a Google website that you can do this ? I looked at the link and the original URL address is extremely long so I understand why . Can people use the Shortener for other long URL addresses that are not Google related or is that not recommended ? Thanks again for the post and I look forward to your reply . Marcus Simkin April 11 , 2016 at 10 : 58 AM Timothy McAdoo said in reply to Marcus Simkin . . . Hi , Marcus , Thank you . And , great question ! The long ( original ) URL would have also worked here , but the short version is just as good in this case . Because Google created both the long and the short version of the URL , we do n ' t have the same issue as when a third party has created the short version ( i.e. , the possibility that the short version may stop working at some point ) . That is , in this case , if Google URLs stop working , that would be just as April 16 , 2016 at 11 : 07 PM said in reply to Timothy McAdoo . . . Thanks Timothy for your reply . Your answer makes sense . April 19 , 2016 at 05 : 03 PM Chimene Tucker said . . . Greetings , How do I cite in - text a map that I used in the online source Social Explorer ? The map is a population density using the ACS 2014 data . May 21 , 2016 at 07 : 47 PM Chimene Tucker Hi , Chimene . Is this a map or presentation you created using that site ? If so , like other figures you might create and use in a paper , you would include it as a figure ( with acknowledgement in the caption if you ' ve used data from other sources ) . May 24 , 2016 at 12 : 30 PM Rupert Hi Timothy The APA blog is a great resource . This is a question about print and online maps . How should scale information be used when it is not part of the title or series name . This is treated inconsistently by UK institutions that offer APA advice . http : / / www . referencing . port . ac . uk / pages / ref230 . html http : / / libguides . ioe . ac . uk / c . php ? g = 482478&p = 3299365 many thanks Rupert November 06 , 2017 at 08 : 03 AM Rupert Thanks , Rupert ! The scale information need not be included in the APA Style reference . November 08 , 2017 at 11 : 09 AM Thanks | [
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http://blog.armchairbuilder.com/6440/geotechnical-engineering-check-how-to-build-a-home-step-22/ | Geotechnical Engineering Check : How to Build a Home , Step 22 0 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Build Your Own Home Owner - Builder The geotechnical engineering soil check is the next step in our How to Build a Home blog series . As an owner builder , you want to make sure the soil will properly support your dream home for generations to come . By having a geotechnical engineering professional , sometimes called a soils engineer , out to your job site just after excavating for the foundation , you will be able to sleep at night knowing the ground underneath your home meets the design criteria for your particular plan . Timing of the Geotechnnical Engineering Soil Check The geotechnical engineering soil check should be completed just after digging for the foundation and prior to forming up the footings . You will want to include a day in your new home schedule for the check to allow the engineer time to get out to your new home site . You will want to have this professional check all spots under the house footings for proper bearing capacity . The engineer will look at the soil , probe it , and will typically come up with an evaluation on the spot . Soil Testing Prior to Digging It β s possible to check the soil in the house location prior to digging for the foundation with soil borings . Basically , a large machine is delivered to your site which bores holes to the depth of your footings . The soil is removed and then analyzed in the lab . Soil borings can be an effective way to determine what the subsurface ground looks like . Unfortunately , these borings and testing are quite expensive and are therefore not typically used for a single home build . The typical soil borings , analysis and report will cost well over a thousand dollars . Actual costs will vary based on travel time , number of borings required , depth of borings , β¦ etc . Here are some average cost estimates for soil borings and anaylisis according to the Craftsman 2013 National Construction Estimator Drill Rig β $ 148 / Hour Principal Engineer β $ 140 / Hour Lab Testing β $ 70 / Hour Report preparation , analysis , conclusions , recommendations β $ 2120 each Geotechnical Engineeing Soil Check One option is to ask the developer ( the company that developed the community where your lot is located ) if they did any soil borings near your new home site . Land developers typically do soil borings before starting a project to estimate the cost for installing infrastructure in the ground . Unfortunately , the underground conditions will vary from location to location . So just because the soil looks good ten feet away from the location of your future foundation , it provides no guarantee your foundation will be on proper bearing soil . However , it will House Plan You will want to give your house plan to the person performing the soil check . It β s important to check all areas that will be supporting the footings . The house plan shows the width and depth of the footings for the home . A certain soil design criteria was used to size these footings on your house plan . Check with the house plans or the plan designer to see the criteria that was used . The load - bearing design criteria for the soil is typically expressed in β psf β or pounds per square foot Here β s a quick analysis for the engineers out there β¦ If your house plan calls for a 16 inch wide footing and the soil load - bearing value is 2500 psf , each lineal foot of the house footing can support 3325 lbs . which is 1.66 tons . The Soil is Bad β¦ Now What ? Typically your geotechnical engineering professional will be able to give you suggestions for fixing any soil spots that are questionable . You will want to get this recommendation in writing to share with your local building department . According to the 2012 International Residential Code , β Footings shall be designed and constructed on undisturbed natural soils or engineered fill . β So if the natural soil is not adequate , you can either change the design of the footings to accommodate the lower bearing capacity or you can dig out the bad soil and use an engineered fill ( install wider / thicker footings β the footings are designed to spread the weight of the home out amongst the soil β¦ so if the soil has a lower capacity for support , a wider footing can sometimes help remove the bad soil spot and replace with stone β sometimes there are only a few bad sections of soil that can be removed and replaced with an engineered fill ( i.e. compacted stone or equivalent ) Any recommendation the geotechnical engineering professional provides should be carefully analyzed to see how it will impact your budget . Extra stone and concrete can add big dollars to your new home budget . Cost of Soil Check After Excavation To have a soils engineer come out to your site and to give an opinion of the capacity of the soil will typically cost anywhere from $ 300 to $ 500 . Again , the cost will vary based on the cost of living for your area , the travel time to your job site , and your particular requirements . It may cost you a little more money to get the opinion in writing , but it β s well worth it . If the soil is found to be inadequate , you will want the geotechnical engineering solution Stay tuned to the Armchair Builder Blog next week for the next steps in our blog series , How to Build a Home . And if you missed our last segment , Excavating for the Foundation , check it out here . Are you thinking about building your own home ? 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http://blog.ascentgl.com/5-things-to-remember-when-shipping-to-trade-shows | 5 Things to Remember When Shipping to Trade Shows Posted by Ascent Global Logistics on Nov 15 2017 113853 AM Successful attendance at trade shows requires the timely arrival of the booth display and materials So what do shippers need to know in order to prepare a shipment of trade show materials 1 There is a specific NMFC and class for trade show and exhibit materials All items including booth display signs brochures or general supplies are classified the same This eliminates having to itemize the various pieces on the bill of lading 2 Carriers will require various information to ensure the proper delivery of trade show shipments Details that will be required by the carrier include Name and address of the convention center Name of the show Specific event room or hall The booth number Name and contact number of your companys onsite contact Dock number for delivery 3 Driver wait time for cargo unloading or loading can result in detention time charges Carriers allow a specific amount of time for loading and unloading If more than the allotted time is used detention charges may be added by the carrier Be sure to ask your carrier about their detention time policy to avoid additional fees 4 The carrier will need to know if there is a marshalling yard show decorator or drayage contractor The marshalling yard is a location where the trucks delivering to the trade show wait before proceeding to the freight dock for unloading The marshalling yard may be adjacent to the convention center or it may be offsite A show decorator or drayage contractor is a designated company that moves display items from the loading dock to the assigned booth Services can include setup and dismantling electric and internet installation carpentry carpeting and construction labor It is important to provide the decorators name and contact number to the carrier in case of questions Some drayage companies charge by the weight of the freight they handle In this case an empty and loaded weight ticket will be used to determine that weight Larger convention centers may have onsite scales to measure one or both weights Another method a drayage company may use to charge customers is a flat fee to handle the freight 5 Try to p lan ahead If time isnt on your side choose an expedited service Begin communicating shipment details with your transportation partner as early as possible In the event that the materials are not ready until the very last minute expediting the cargo is one solution available to shippers Contact our team of trade show logistics professionals to learn more about our timedefinite transportation solutions or to receive a custom quote Topics Events | [
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