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Sacred Stew : Posole, a Native American corn dish, is served at pueblo festivals, but it can also be sampled in restaurants around Albuquerque
By JANE BUTEL
<i> Butel is director of Jane Butel's Southwest Cooking School in Albuquerque and author of 12 cookbooks</i>
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —
The winds were sharp and cold. It was the weekend after Thanksgiving and we were traveling west on Interstate 40 from Albuquerque, nearing the Arizona border. As we turned onto the road to the Zuni Pueblo, we breathed a sigh of relief at finding it dry and inviting--unlike the previous year at the same time.
This was our second attempt at seeing the reverent, colorful Shalako dances. The year before we had been turned back less than 20 miles from the pueblo by dense snow that we feared was turning into a blizzard. By the time we headed home, we had already driven for more than three hours.
This time we were determined to get there. We had heard from friends that for admirers of Native American art and culture such as we are, these dances are the ultimate experience. As with all of the pueblo dance performances, the corn dish called posole (po-SO-lay)--the ceremonial dish for celebrating all of life's blessings--was to be served and I was eager to try it. Although I had made it myself and sampled it in area restaurants, I was interested in experiencing it at one of its sources.
Posole (or pozole , in its Mexican version) is both the name for the rich stew-like dish (which may remind some people of a kind of chili) and its chief ingredient, corn. Posole corn is prepared by soaking hard kernels of field corn (traditionally white, although blue is sometimes used now) in powdered lime and water--a method thought to mimic the ancient preservation of corn in limestone caves. After several hours, when the corn kernels have swollen, the liquid is allowed to evaporate and the kernels to dry. At this point the posole kernels can either be ground into masa flour and made into tortillas, or they can be stored in whole kernel form for use later in the posole stew.
The stew often combines the corn kernels with red or green chilies, garlic, meat or game and sometimes cumin, a contribution of the Spanish conquistadors who embraced the dish and gave it their own twist. (Posole is different from hominy, another kind of processed corn, which tends to be mushier and less flavorful. Compared to it, posole has an intense earthy flavor and a much more robust consistency. While hominy is sometimes used as a substitute for posole in stew, it is not authentic or traditional in New Mexico and the flavor is quite different.)
My friends and I were looking forward to tasting authentic posole at the Zuni Pueblo, but we were richly rewarded by more than just food.
Of all the Native American dances I have been privileged to watch, these Shalako dances were the most compelling. The dances are conducted once a year, on a weekend in late November or early December, to bless all construction new to the pueblo that year. They are usually open to the public and reservations are not necessary.
The dancers--all in elaborate, traditional costumes of bright primary colors, feathers and animal skins--had fasted and practiced their special dance steps for many hours before the ceremonial dancing began.
Some wore headdresses that extended more than seven feet in height, and those whose homes were being blessed had dug out the dirt floor so that the dancers' headdresses could clear the ceiling.
They danced in groups, and the costumes varied depending upon the spirit they represented. For example, one group, referred to in English as the mud heads, dressed in exaggerated round brown headdresses, their skin painted brown and wearing a bright colored sashes, leather loin cloths and ankle-high boots with bells that jingled as they danced.
No sketching or photography was allowed, a fact that I understood, given the religious nature of the ceremony.
The dances started at sundown and lasted all night. About 4 a.m., posole began to be served to the participants by the Zuni women. The dancers were fed first, the women ate next and, finally, the several dozen guests, mostly non-Native-Americans, were served. Out of a huge terra-cotta colored bowl, the rich, thick steaming hot brown stew was spooned into disposable cups that were passed out to the several dozen of us.
Even though I am a native of the Southwest, this was the first time I had eaten posole in a pueblo, and I can still taste the spicy flavor of the crisply browned bits of meat--probably game--flavored by mahogany colored pods of piquant chilies. Despite the bitter cold and my fatigue that night several years ago, I clearly remember those haunting dances and the dish that seemed to nourish my soul as well as my body.
While sampling Native American posole at its source in a pueblo is best, there are as many versions of it as there are Native American cooks. Add to that a wide variety served in restaurants in the area, and you have ample opportunity to sample a dish that offers a glimpse into the varied nature of Native American culture and history.
One of my favorites in Albuquerque, where I have lived off and on for the past three decades, is Antonio's, a restaurant in what we locals refer to as the Near North Valley, about 15 minutes from downtown. Not only is the food good, the restaurant has a beautiful mural in a large side room off the main dining room, which is filled with antique ranges. And there is lots of Native American art hanging on the wall. Everything the restaurant makes, including their posole, is flavorful and well prepared.
Another restaurant I like is an unadorned coffee-shop kind of place called Padilla's Mexican Kitchen. Despite the bare-bones atmosphere, the food is quite good and they specialize in wonderful fluffy sopaipillas (deep-fried bread usually sprinkled with confectioners sugar) and have reasonable prices.
Their posole is not listed on the menu, but it is served daily.
Another find is a tiny place called Ramon's, which is very popular with the local Native American population. It is tucked into a small shopping center north of town, a few miles west of I-25. Primarily a takeout place, the restaurant does have limited seating.
Its posole is one of the most tasty that I know of, and they claim to serve more posole at breakfast than at any other time of day.
I also like the posole at Las Mananitas, a beautiful, well-appointed historic adobe home that has been transformed into a restaurant.
Although it is served as a soup du jour (most often during the winter), the posole is well seasoned and an excellent accompaniment to the full dinners, which are also good. When the weather is nice, dine outdoors on the patio.
Out in the beautiful New Mexico countryside, I stumbled upon posole in the Zia Chief gasoline station. It is set in an area studded with high mesas and beautiful canyons, just across from the entrance to the Zia Pueblo and about 50 miles northwest of Albuquerque. There, I sampled the stew along with a handful of locals. The posole was a little greasy and the pork not as well browned as I like, but the flavor was good and it was fun to take my soup on the honor system--everyone helps themselves.
A visitor need not wait until after Thanksgiving to enjoy posole at the Zuni Pueblo. It is eaten in all of the 19 pueblos in New Mexico at festivals, and some others allow outsiders to partake. Among the other days of celebration at which it might appear are: the Blessing of the Fields rites in May; Corn and Harvest dances in June, July and August, and Celebration of the Hunt dances that take place in October.
Schedules of dances and other ceremonial days are available from the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque and the New Mexico Department of Tourism in Santa Fe. But be warned: Schedules are subject to change for various reasons, including weather, state of the crop or private events at the pueblos.
In addition to festivals and restaurants, a good place to sample posole is at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque. The center is dedicated to sharing the art, history and culture of New Mexico's pueblo peoples and is particularly well done.
It includes two museums (the main museum and one designed for children), a restaurant specializing in Southwestern food and several gift shops that sell authentic Native-American pottery, paintings, sculpture, rugs and jewelry. Each weekend, traditional dance performances and art demonstrations are offered at the Cultural Center. The posole I sampled from a continually simmering caldron in their pleasant restaurant is not as highly flavored as I have found in the pueblos, but it does offer another example of the diversity of the dish.
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GUIDEBOOK: Posole in New Mexico
Where to eat: Antonio's, 5024 4th St. NW, Albuquerque; posole is $3.95 per bowl. It is not listed on the menu but is served daily; (505) 345-0843.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St. NW, Albuquerque; posole is $4.80 per bowl; (505) 843-7270 or (800) 766-4405.
Las Mananitas, 1800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Albuquerque; full dinners about $8-$14 (posole served occasionally as a soup du jour); (505) 242-6334.
Padilla's Mexican Kitchen, 1510 Girard St. NE, Albuquerque; most full dinners under $6.50; posole $3 a bowl; (505) 262-0115.
Ramon's, 6601 4th St. NW, Albuquerque; posole is $3.15 for a small bowl, $3.85 for large; (505) 345-6732.
Zia Chief gasoline station, New Mexico 44 across from the entrance to the Zia Pueblo; less than $1 per serving (no telephone number available).
For further information: New Mexico Department of Tourism, 491 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe; (800) 545-2040; Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau, 600 First St. NW, Albuquerque; (800) 284-2282.


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Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II: Detailed Review by Sleeklens
Rating: 0 1 2 3 4 5 3.90 based on 10 Ratings
Dec 10, 2021 By Igor Letilovic
Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II: Detailed Review by Sleeklens www.sleeklens.com
You might have already read some of our PowerShot G series reviews such as Canon G16 or Canon G3 X. Well, today we bring you Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II review. We are all well aware of how crowded the compact camera market is getting and how hard it is to release a product that will stand out from the crowd and be a big success. It's also hard to be unique and to innovate when most of the today's cameras already have everything most people need and trying to implement something new takes a lot of time and resources that some companies just don't have.
While Canon is a big company and could pull it off it seems that the story with the G7X Mark II is one of evolution rather than revolution, which isn't necessarily a bad thing since the previous model was already a good camera by itself and it only lacked a few things to become the real deal. That's where Canon decided to focus their efforts, in improving the formula that was already proven to work. Ironing out all the flaws they could find with the previous generation and try to make it to be Canon's best camera.
Let's see if they've managed to do it and is the Canon G7X Mark II a real competitor in the high-end compact camera market and is it comparable to the likes of Sony, Fuji or Panasonic which have already established themselves as the leaders in that same market.
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Right off the bat, the GX7 Mark II looks like a camera that means serious business. Canon decided not to leave anything to risk so they included the trustworthy 20 megapixels 1-inch BSI-CMOS sensor coupled with a 24 – 100mm lens with a maximum aperture of f1.8-f2.8. That sounds like a really nice combo and we can't wait to tell you how it performs later in the review.
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One thing that will also effect the image quality is the new and powerful Digic 7 processor which promises to bring a lot more advanced algorithms when it comes to sharpening and noise reduction. Another thing good about the lens on the GX7 Mark II other than the useful range and maximum aperture is the new Dual Sensing image stabilization which now uses both the data gathered by the sensor and the gyro system in the camera to reduce the blur caused by the camera shake even better than on the previous model. The lens also has a minimum focus distance of 5 cm, which is pretty good. On top of that, there's also an ND filter, which equals to a pretty good package feature-wise.
When it comes to autofocus, Canon included a 31-point contrast-detect system for which they also promise an improved performance over the older model, especially when if comes to subject tracking. There are also some improvements over the maximum burst rate for which you get 8 fps when the AF is locked at the first shot and 5.4 fps when continuous AF is turned on. Last noticeable improvement is in battery life which now sits around 265 shots and is roughly an improvement of 25% over the Mark I.
Let's take a look at some other features of the GX7 Mark II. The screen on the back is a tilt-style 3 inch TFT LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 1,040,000 dots. Sadly, Canon still hasn't decided to include a viewfinder which really seems like an opposite direction to go in when you make a camera that seems so serious and is aimed at the high-end market. At least there's a built-in flash, albeit with an average range of 7 m.
When it comes to video, Canon also decided to stay rather conservative and did not to include 4K recording and instead went with 1080p at 60 fps. We won't complain too much if it turns up to be a good quality 1080p video, so let's wait and see if that holds true. When it comes to wireless communication you have Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at your disposal as well as NFC.
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The body of the GX7 Mark II is made out of quality metal and feels very smooth to the touch. It's also compact and not too heavy at 319 grams compared to DSLRs like Canon 6D. The grip isn't too big but you still won't feel like you'll drop the camera when holding it because of its otherwise ergonomic shape. The body itself looks quite understated and nothing really stands out, but in a way, it's still quite beautiful in a minimalistic way.
We wish Canon decided to put more physical controls rather than relying too much on using the screen to interact with most of the things, but at least the menus themselves are well optimized for use with a touchscreen. Those controls that are available consist of a shutter button that doubles as a zoom lever, a mode dial ring that also has an exposure compensation ring underneath it and the usual four-way joystick with four buttons located around it. Lastly, there's the ring around the lens which can be assigned for many different functions such as manual focus, step zoom, ISO, white balance, aspect ratio and so on.
It also has two different working modes; one with a click at each step of its rotation and one that is smooth and silent. You are to decide for which use case scenario you will require any of these rotation modes. You can also assign different functions to the Ring Func. and Movie Record buttons like exposure metering modes, ISO, aspect ratio, white balance, timer and more. In addition to that, there's also a Quick menu option for which you can assign up to 12 different settings.
So, while the G7X Mark II doesn't have many physical buttons it does have quite a lot options when it comes to the customization of its functions. It's actually a good balance between using the touchscreen and using the buttons. You'll also be happy to know that Canon implemented the Wi-Fi functionality pretty well. You just need to install the Canon Camera Connect App on your Android or iOS phone, connect to it via Wi-Fi (or even NFC if your Android phone supports it) and you're done. The interface of the app won't wow anyone as it looks quite basic, but all the important features are here like remote shooting, image transfer, controlling the zoom, ISO, focus and so on. In the end, Canon only left us with one complaint, the lack of the viewfinder and other than that we can conclude that this is a well-balanced camera when it comes to its body and general usability.
Canon claims major improvements in autofocus and overall performance over the G7X Mark I, so let's see are there really any improvements or Canon are all talk. You have two main AF modes to select from, One shot (Single AF) or Servo AF (Continuous AF). When it comes to subject tracking and detecting faces in your image frame you can choose from three different combinations, Face Detect + Tracking using One shot AF, Face Detect + Tracking using Servo AF and 1-Point using Servo AF.
The first combination works well for general moving subjects but isn't very fast and consistent for keeping faces in focus and following them around the frame. The second one works better if faces of your subjects are crucial to being in focus and as the name suggest works by focusing automatically as you or your subject moves to keep up with the focus.
Using the last combination is the only way of getting continuous AF while doing a burst of images. In this mode, the focus accuracy is nothing short of excellent and giving you a hit rate of almost 100%. This is a really big improvement over the Mark I. However if you aren't planning to shot anything that moves you should stick to the Face Detect + Tracking One Shot AF mode. It provides the best balance for everyday shooting.
Manual focusing also isn't a bad experience on the Mark II with the option to magnify your view up to 10 times for more precise focusing. Another great addition is the focusing peaking. When it comes to burst rate performance, it's quite good. You get three different speeds, 8 fps (without continuous AF) and 4 and 5.4 fps (with continuous AF). I'm sure that most of you would stick with the 5.4 fps since it's the most useful mode, so we will concentrate on that one. You get a buffer of around 22 shots when shooting RAW and 48 shots when shooting JPEG. These are respectable numbers, but nothing groundbreaking.
Overall, the burst rate performance should satisfy anyone but the hardcore sports and action shooters. Lastly, there's the battery life. It is also another thing that has been improved over the Mark I and now sits around 265 instead of 210 shots. It's still not the best performance out there, but it's really close. You can extend the battery life even further if you turn on the Eco Mode which tries to save you additional power by turning on the screen more often and turning the camera off after a longer period of inactivity. It's really useful to have if you know you'll be shooting for a longer time than usual and you don't have any spare batteries lying around.
While we don't see 4K video recording on this particular camera, it doesn't mean that it isn't capable of recording good quality videos. The G7X Mark II records video at 1080p and 60, 30 or 24 fps.
Like you would expect from a Canon camera, the quality is pretty good for a 1080p video. There's a lot of sharpness and very little artifacts or rolling shutter effect. The Dynamic IS also helps here to give you more smooth and professional looking footage. It works by combining the lens stabilization with the electronic 5-axis stabilization. It does result in a slightly cropped footage, but it isn't that of a large takeaway for getting such well-stabilized videos.
When it comes to exposure control during the video, you get a lot of options. You can shoot either in automatic or fully manual mode. While in the manual you can adjust ISO, aperture, shutter speed or exposure compensation just by touching one of the options on the screen. Canon's well-designed interface really helps here to give you a very intuitive experience. You also get Touch AF which works as expected and also tracks the subject around your frame. We are happy to say that it's the best point and shoot camera because it's so precised with just a little focus hunting here and there. There is also focus peaking here on helping you with manual focus which is always a useful feature to have.
The Auto ISO has also received an improvement and now changes only ISO value when you're using the exposure compensation instead of changing shutter speed and aperture. Sadly, as this is a compact camera, you won't find microphone or headphone jacks here, so you will have to rely on the integrated stereo microphones for audio. Luckily the integrated ones produce good enough audio for most uses, so most of the users shouldn't feel like they are being robbed of solid experience here. Canon also added one bonus feature and that is the Hybrid Auto feature which works similar to living images on Lumia smartphones meaning that seconds before you take a photo it records a video clip of the scene you are shooting and later combines them into one movie. It's not something you would use on a daily basis, but it's a fun little feature nevertheless.
Overall, the video recording experience on the G7X Mark II is a very good one despite the lack of 4K resolution. You will get 1080p footage of high-quality helped by the many manual controls and features that will assist you in making a better video.
It's very hard to judge the image quality of a camera these days with every manufacturer having different JPEG algorithms and different processing to their images. It would be much easier to judge it if JPEG never existed and there was only RAW, as most of the cameras show most of their strengths in RAW and are sometimes limited by their JPEGs. The story is similar with the G7X Mark II.
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The JPEG images will look pleasing to most of the people, but we have to criticize Canon a little for their JPEG engine which puts a little too much sharpness and noise reduction on the images. It does help somewhat at higher ISO values, but it can still look artificial in some cases. Luckily for us, Canon implemented a feature called Picture Styles which has been ripped off straight from their DSLRs. If you don't want to play around too much with different parameters you can choose between 7 different presets and those are Standard, Landscape, Neutral, Monochrome, Faithful, Portrait and Fine Detail. If those aren't good enough for you then you can also manually adjust Sharpness (with an impressive amount of detail mine you), Contrast, Saturation and Skin tones. This is a great way to provide customer more control over the look of their images without having to use RAW, so we really applaud Canon for trying to cover most of their user's needs. Still, those that still prefer using RAW and know their way around in editing will benefit the most.
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The overall dynamic range and noise performance are up to par with other cameras that use Sony's 20 megapixels 1-inch sensor, meaning they are both good and will satisfy most of the people. We should also mention that the bright lens also helps a lot in low light conditions helping you get faster shutter speeds and less noise in your images than on many other compact cameras with slower lenses. On the more creative side, you can get some nicely blurred out backgrounds when you're shooting at 100 mm and at f2.8, so it's really great that Canon decided to increase the focal length instead of hovering around 70 mm like a lot of other manufacturer's cameras such as Nikon Coolpix P1000.
So where does this leave us with the Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II? Where it's a good camera in every aspect. It has no obvious flaws aside for the lack of 4K video recording and a viewfinder, but even those two don't sound so bad when you take into account that the G7X Mark II produces great looking Full HD videos and the screen on the back is a high quality and responsive touchscreen that can also be tilted at different angles.
Other than that you get a durable metal body, respectable burst rate, great AF performance, decent battery life and image quality that is up to par with every other camera with a 1-inch sensor. Add to that full manual control over pictures and video and a lens with a very useful zoom range and maximum aperture and you get a package that hardly anyone in a market for a camera of this type could be indifferent to. So if you had any preconceptions before that Sony rules this market with their RX lineup, well, think again, because the G7X Mark II can easily match any of those cameras and also add some unique features of its own. The compact camera market just got a lot more interesting, that's for sure.
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An amateur photographer, songwriter, musician, computer and technology geek and an occasional comedian, I'm a little bit of everything. I always aim to pursue things I'm passonate about and try to look on the positive side of things whenever I can. My mission is to wrap my articles in that aura of positive energy and keep a healthy balance between being serious about my work and spicing things up with a little fun now and than. After all, life's a game and there's always a different way to play it.
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3.	The department shall submit the SAR to the QEC through the concerned Dean. The QEC reviews the SAR within one month to ensure that it is prepared according to the required format.
4.	The Vice Chancellor / Rector forms a program assessment team (AT) in consultation with the QEC recommendations within one month. The AT comprises of 2- 3 faculty members from within or outside the university. The AT must have at least one expert in the area of the assessed program.
5.	The QEC plans and schedules the AT visit period in coordination with the department that is offering the program.
6.	The AT conducts the assessment, submits a report and presents its findings in an exit meeting that shall be attended by the QEC, Dean and PT and faculty members.
7.	The QEC shall submit an executive summary on the AT findings to the Vice Chancellor / Rector.
8.	The Department shall prepare and submit an implementation plan to QEC based on the AT findings. The plan must include AT findings and the corrective actions to be taken, assignment of responsibility and a time frame for such actions. Table A.2 in Appendix A provides a format for preparing a summary of the implementation plan.
9.The QEC shall follow up on the implementation plan to ensure departments are adhering to the implementation plan. The academic department shall inform the QEC each time a corrective action is implemented. QEC shall review the implementation plan once a semester to assess the progress of implementation. Table A.2 will provide the QEC with guidelines for monitoring the implementation.
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package org.elasticsearch.action.admin.cluster.allocation;

import org.elasticsearch.cluster.routing.allocation.decider.Decision;
import org.elasticsearch.test.ESSingleNodeTestCase;

/**
 * Tests for the cluster allocation explanation
 */
public final class ClusterAllocationExplainTests extends ESSingleNodeTestCase {

    public void testShardExplain() throws Exception {
        client().admin().indices().prepareCreate("test")
                .setSettings("index.number_of_shards", 1, "index.number_of_replicas", 1).get();
        ClusterAllocationExplainResponse resp = client().admin().cluster().prepareAllocationExplain()
                .setIndex("test").setShard(0).setPrimary(false).get();

        ClusterAllocationExplanation cae = resp.getExplanation();
        assertNotNull("should always have an explanation", cae);
        assertEquals("test", cae.getShard().getIndexName());
        assertEquals(0, cae.getShard().getId());
        assertEquals(false, cae.isPrimary());
        assertNull(cae.getAssignedNodeId());
        assertFalse(cae.isStillFetchingShardData());
        assertNotNull(cae.getUnassignedInfo());
        NodeExplanation explanation = cae.getNodeExplanations().values().iterator().next();
        ClusterAllocationExplanation.FinalDecision fd = explanation.getFinalDecision();
        ClusterAllocationExplanation.StoreCopy storeCopy = explanation.getStoreCopy();
        Decision d = explanation.getDecision();
        assertNotNull("should have a decision", d);
        assertEquals(Decision.Type.NO, d.type());
        assertEquals(ClusterAllocationExplanation.FinalDecision.NO, fd);
        assertEquals(ClusterAllocationExplanation.StoreCopy.AVAILABLE, storeCopy);
        assertTrue(d.toString(), d.toString().contains("NO(the shard cannot be allocated to the same node"));
        assertTrue(d instanceof Decision.Multi);
        Decision.Multi md = (Decision.Multi) d;
        Decision ssd = md.getDecisions().get(0);
        assertEquals(Decision.Type.NO, ssd.type());
        assertTrue(ssd.toString(), ssd.toString().contains("NO(the shard cannot be allocated to the same node"));
        Float weight = explanation.getWeight();
        assertNotNull("should have a weight", weight);

        resp = client().admin().cluster().prepareAllocationExplain().setIndex("test").setShard(0).setPrimary(true).get();

        cae = resp.getExplanation();
        assertNotNull("should always have an explanation", cae);
        assertEquals("test", cae.getShard().getIndexName());
        assertEquals(0, cae.getShard().getId());
        assertEquals(true, cae.isPrimary());
        assertFalse(cae.isStillFetchingShardData());
        assertNotNull("shard should have assigned node id", cae.getAssignedNodeId());
        assertNull("assigned shard should not have unassigned info", cae.getUnassignedInfo());
        explanation = cae.getNodeExplanations().values().iterator().next();
        d = explanation.getDecision();
        fd = explanation.getFinalDecision();
        storeCopy = explanation.getStoreCopy();
        assertNotNull("should have a decision", d);
        assertEquals(Decision.Type.NO, d.type());
        assertEquals(ClusterAllocationExplanation.FinalDecision.ALREADY_ASSIGNED, fd);
        assertEquals(ClusterAllocationExplanation.StoreCopy.AVAILABLE, storeCopy);
        assertTrue(d.toString(), d.toString().contains(
            "NO(the shard cannot be allocated to the node on which it already exists [[test][0]"));
        assertTrue(d instanceof Decision.Multi);
        md = (Decision.Multi) d;
        ssd = md.getDecisions().get(0);
        assertEquals(Decision.Type.NO, ssd.type());
        assertTrue(ssd.toString(), ssd.toString().contains(
            "NO(the shard cannot be allocated to the node on which it already exists [[test][0]"));
        weight = explanation.getWeight();
        assertNotNull("should have a weight", weight);

        resp = client().admin().cluster().prepareAllocationExplain().useAnyUnassignedShard().get();
        cae = resp.getExplanation();
        assertNotNull("should always have an explanation", cae);
        assertEquals("test", cae.getShard().getIndexName());
        assertEquals(0, cae.getShard().getId());
        assertEquals(false, cae.isPrimary());
    }
}

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I was introduced to the amazing Bourbon & Boweties brand in December by my brother's girlfriend. The brand specializes in bangles, more specifically wire bracelets with beautiful stones. I fell in love with them as soon as I saw them because they're so fun and unique, but still super chic.
So far, I have four bangles - sherbet orange, teal, red and purple - but I'm looking to expand my collection even further (hopefully this weekend when I go back to Tampa!). The bangles usually range from $28-$48 depending on where you purchase them.
Most of their items are only available via boutiques and some online stores, but I think they're working to start selling from their own website. The brand is still relatively new, but it's definitely growing super fast! You can look up local retailers on the Bourbon & Boweties website.
You can wear one at a time or create an entire cohesive stack. I love how versatile they are and I've already had a lot of compliments on them. They're chunky and gaudy, but amazing!
Have you heard of Bourbon & Boweties? What's your favorite new accessory?
wow i love all of those!
Wow so cool and stylish!
Love these bangles! Nice post!
I Love! Especially the shotgun shell bracelet!
What an awesome piece to add to an arm party!


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Q: "Too much recursion" error when trying to remove element from a div with jquery I have a contenteditable div which may be dynamically modified with an ajax call, depending on user actions. The modification will consist of adding a 'span' element to the div. There is a possibility that elements with the same value of a custom attribute will be added, and I would like to implement some jquery to remove those elements as soon as they're added. Here is the code so far:
function remove_duplicate_elements() {
    $('#contenteditable_div').bind("DOMSubtreeModified",function(){
        var $seen = {};
        $('#contenteditable_div span').each(function() {
            $attr_val = $(this).attr('custom_tag');
            if ($seen[$attr_val]) {
                $(this).remove();
            } else {
                $seen[$attr_val] = true;
            }
        });
    });
}

This works, but it causes jquery errors along the lines of "too much recursion", followed by "Node not found". Any suggestions on how to fix this? Thank you.

A: Found a solution. Just needed to break the loop with 'return false' in the first condition:
...
if ($seen[$attr_val]) {
  $(this).remove();
  return false;
} else {
...

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Carole Acuna Brings Big Laughs to NEPA
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December started off with a bang at the Special Guest App office, thanks to an intimate performance from stand-up comedian and dancer Carole Acuna last Friday.
The multi-talented performer traveled all the way from San Francisco to put on a quick show for the office, compressing some of her best jokes and impressions into a digestible 10-minute format. Acuna opened her act with a mesmerising flamenco dance that had me wishing I took my dance classes more seriously in middle school. Raised by a seasoned flamenco dancer (Carole's mother is professional dancer Carolina Lugo), Acuna set her sights on the San Francisco Comedy College after realizing her talents as a physical comedian.
"I just knew that I wanted to do it", Acuna reflects. "I was literally trained how to tell a joke, and that's a good structure to come from." However, Acuna notes that going to school for comedy isn't imperative to having a successful stand-up career and considers her time spent watching other comedians at comedy clubs equally as valuable as studying in an academic setting.
Carole's Performance
What makes Acuna stand out is her use of dance in her stand-up acts. Acuna's style of comedy parallels the likes of Cheri Oteri, Molly Shannon, and the late Chris Farley, which is pretty rare considering the dry, sarcastic humor that seems to pilot the comedy circuit these days. "I'm a Meisner actor," Acuna says, referring to the technique of acting developed by Sanford Meisner, in which an actor focuses on the actor opposite of them, rather than their own internal feelings. "It helps with stand-up comedy because you can read other people and what they're doing."
Though Acuna is now established enough to make a living doing comedy, she notes that the road to success wasn't easy. "It was tons of work," she says. "It's like wearing all these different hats. The artistic hat, the promotional hat…I even get ideas in my sleep!" Acuna's "hustler" mentality and work ethic is commendable, especially in a time of YouTubers and social media influencers, who literally get paid to post Instagram ads promoting weight loss teas and cheap clothing. "You just have to be so creative and innovative," she says. "Just keep asking questions and networking with people."
The Woman Behind the Act
Off stage, Acuna's demeanor is laidback and gracious. She stuck around after her set and chatted with us over a lunch of pizza and chocolate chip cookies, and seemed genuinely interested in our NEPA culture (at one point I caught the tail end of a conversation about "heynabonics" between Acuna and one of the staffers!). During lunch, we asked her even more questions and got to know a little bit more about her on personal level. She talked about her love for hiking, meditating, and narwhals! "They're beluga whales with a large tusk going through their upper lip," Acuna explains. "So they're basically real unicorns, which is why I love them!" In a way, Acuna could be thought of as a unicorn in the comedy scene: Talented and passionate with an unwillingness to give up.
Currently, Acuna is working on a one-woman show that's set to premier in two years, and also a web series that can be found on her website, caroleacuna.com.
Acuna is just one of the many performers that will be appearing on the Special Guest demo stage in the upcoming months. You can find other comedians like Acuna, as well as various other performers, on the Special Guest App.
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Northern province provides the first political campaign killing
GASPAR HERNANDEZ, Dominican Republic.- A member of the pro-government PRSC party died yesterday and another of the opposition PRD wounded by gunfire, in a confrontation Monday night before the a campaign motorcade passed along Duarte avenue of the town in northern Espaillat province.
It's the first confirmed death attributed to the political campaign, because despite that a fatal shooting in that province in mid April, the Police confirmed that the tragic incident was the result of personal differences.
PRSC member Epifanio Grullón, 41, resident in Gaspar Hernandez, was shot twice and died en route to the Vélez Santana hospital, in Santo Domingo.
The injured is PRD member Leandro Bueno, 21, also resident in the town, was shot once and taken to the Ricardo Limardo hospital in Puerto Plata.
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No Huddle – New York Jets Green and White Drama Edition
TJ Rosenthal goes No Huddle on Geno Smith, reaction to the Green and White scrimmage and more…
TJ Rosenthal kicks off another week of New York Jets coverage at Turn On The Jets with his weekly No Huddle – Make sure to give TJ a follow on Twitter and Turn On The Jets a follow on Facebook.
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No Huddle – New York Jets Bye Week Edition
TJ Rosenthal goes No Huddle on the New York Jets after their bye week
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New York Jets – A Rebuilding Discussion
Joe Caporoso and TJ Rosenthal have a discussion about the New York Jets rebuilding
The word "rebuilding" is generally the last thing most fan-bases want to hear associated with their team in the off-season. Yet, the reality of a New York Jets rebuild is already upon us. Joe Caporoso and TJ Rosenthal had a brief discussion on this topic related to the 2013 Jets, here is what they had to say Continue reading "New York Jets – A Rebuilding Discussion"
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Turn On The Jets Off-Season Roundtable – Secondary
The Turn On The Jets staff debates how the New York Jets should handle their secondary this off-season
Welcome to our off-season review of the New York Jets roster at Turn On The Jets. Each week we are going to attack a different position. We will have a roundtable discussion on it, Steve Bateman will submit a film breakdown examining it and our draft staff will look at potential prospects the Jets could add. So far we have covered quarterback, running back, wide receiver, offensive line, defensive line, linebacker, this week we move to the secondary.
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Author Joe CaporosoPosted on February 20, 2013 February 20, 2013 Categories Defense, Featured Posts, Frank Giasone, Joe Caporoso, Mike D, New York Jets, NFL, TJ, TOJ RoundtableTags Frank Giasone, Joe Caporoso, Mike Donnelly, New York Jets, NFL, TJ Rosenthal8 Comments on Turn On The Jets Off-Season Roundtable – Secondary
No Huddle – The Ongoing Jets Disaster Edition
TJ Rosenthal goes No Huddle on the ongoing Jets disaster
We can't remember being more embarrassed and humiliated as Jet fans. Even the Rich Kotite era was such a shock to the system that wondering "how much worse can it get this Sunday?" became a sick and twisted weekly habit. Last night's tar and feathering was different. It fully exposed the sham that is the 2012 New York Jets. Exposed the personnel choices, the quarterback's heart, the coaching staff's ability to coach, the owners clear lack of attention in what was an "election year." If you're a Jet fan, it cant possibly get much worse than this. Can it?
1 – Ed Left, Tebow's Ribs And Brandon Moore's Ass
In the same game, Fireman Ed left the stadium early, the backup QB suited up with broken ribs and no third option behind him, and the starting QB ran his own broken play into the nationwide long derrière of his trusted veteran guard. A play that resulted in a fumble for a TD. In this same game, the opponent scored three TDs in :52 seconds to blow a 7-0 game wide open. A must win game no less.
The Jets number one superfan could t even watch. Too bad the rest of the entire country was forced to. In primetime. Thanks for the three hour special holiday comedy guys. With so many struggling out there, you gave a nation something to laugh at for an evening.
2 – Nobody Is Safe
Woody Johnson may have entered last night's game with a "safe" list of coaches and players who were poised to be left unharmed by the results of this season. That list is now a crumpled up piece of paper in some garbage can.
Rex Ryan channeled his own inner Kotite after the game at a post game presser by saying "the offense did some good things." Knock it off Rex. The organization is the joke of the sports world in America today. Then Ryan came out in support of Sanchez again. After an interception that ruined a quarter of collective team management, then "Butt Gate" Ryan should have been in support of nobody.
The more he hitches his wagon to the worst starting QB in the NFL the more he puts his own job in jeopardy now.
Nobody is safe anymore. Not Rex. Not anyone.
3 – The Roadmap Going Forward
The Jets roadmap going forward depends on what Johnson does regarding GM Mike Tannenbaum and Ryan. Sanchez has probably played himself out of a starting job in the league, thanks to his endless red zone mistakes, tunnel vision, and inability to energize others. The Jets right now are a mess on the field and off of it. Diehards will have to endure more bumps and bruises over the next five weeks before any attempts at turning the page begin. Expect more unnamed sources to accompany those bumps too.
The plane has now lost both wings and the cockpit is a giant smoke cloud.
What a disaster.
Author Joe CaporosoPosted on November 23, 2012 Categories New York Jets, NFL, No Huddle, TJ, Week 12 2012Tags New York Jets, NFL, No Huddle, TJ Rosenthal5 Comments on No Huddle – The Ongoing Jets Disaster Edition
No Huddle – New York Jets Ugly Loss Edition
TJ Rosenthal goes No Huddle on the New York Jets 27-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers
Sure. Okay. We'll admit it. This loss hurt. The ghosts of the AFC championship defeat were there for us and we will assume many other diehards as we watched. Many of us would have loved nothing more than having Mike Tomlin exit at 0-2.
A little payback.
That said, the Jets are 1-1, in a four way tie for first in the AFC East, and nowhere near any panic buttons that many thought they'd be pressing before heading down to Miami.
Here's a quick look back on yesterday. A day we are disappointed about, but won't be dwelling on for much longer.
1 – Why Can't The Jets Tackle Ben?
Hey, Ben Rothliesberger is tough to bring down. Period. That's why. Everyone knows that. Sunday, the Jets defense being unable to get to Ben when they had open lanes on blitzes, led to big results for Pittsburgh downfield. Being able to bring Big Ben down might have gotten the D off the field and kept the game within a score. That didn't happen. Making it an uphill battle for the entire second half. To us this was the key issue all day.
2 -The Backbreaking Wallace TD.
The Jets were down 13-10 at halftime, and trying to tread water early in the third quarter, long enough in order to get back on track offensively. Then Mike Wallace grabbed what could have been a jump ball in the end zone. One that Antonio Cromartie foolishly overran. Even so, Wallace must have been in bounds by a blade of grass. A booth review that viewers never got a good look at to boot.
That odd play left the Jets no room for error at 20-10. Soon enough, the Steelers power running game began to roll downhill. This moment, this 50/50 ball, even with the Jets struggles on third down, and problems tackling later in the second half, is what really gave Pittsburgh control of the game.
3 – Landry's Penalties Hurt, But We Like His Style And Aggression.
S Laron Landry had a late hit and a horse collar. Penalties that led to scores. On the flip side, the Jets new hard hitting safety is also establishing his turf and in the long run, this will bode well for the defense. The penalties hurt but we can live with them, knowing that Landry will do alot more good than bad this year. His style was sorely needed.
4 – Why Did The Jets Offense Come To A Halt? Greene Got Woozy and The Receivers Missed Their Few Shots
Shonn Greene was running with a great first step early on, and the Jets offense seemed like it was again ready to have a good day, until his head injury slowed him and the unit down. This changed the balance and overall rythym of the offense.
The young receivers failed to establish their size, and speed in space on a potentially big plays too. You hit on them you score fast. Not today. Rookie Stephen Hill got outmuscled downfield deep in a one on one matchup in the first half. Jeremy Kerley was over the middle and had a shot at a big play but seemed to cut his route short on a throw that Sanchez let loose deeper, thinking Kerley was going to head down the seem.
TE Jeff Cumberland misread a hot route that could have been a red zone first down, that instead led to just a FG.
There were also some drops.
Dustin Keller being out certainly didn't help. With the choice to go with youth at WR though, even with Keller, these days will happen for Sanjay Lal's corps in 2012. Hopefully less often than the ones that gave us the makings of that opening day explosion last week against the Bills.
5 – Hate To Say It, But Turn The Page On This One
The Jets are in a way four way tie in the AFC East with stars Darrelle Revis and Dustin Keller on the mend. Facing a rookie QB next week.
Things could be alot worse.
The Steelers game felt like it slipped and slithered away no doubt, but so many had the Jets 0-2 and desperately two games back by now. Instead they are still in position to accomplish their goals. Bite your tongues folks. Grin and bear it. Move on and get ready for a huge game in Miami, knowing that San Fran and Houston are waiting.
Does Sunday at Heinz leave a bad taste in the mouth? Sure. Is the "L" devastating? No. In fact it's already time to move on and get ready for the Fish.
Author Joe CaporosoPosted on September 17, 2012 Categories New York Jets, NFL, No Huddle, TJ, Week 2 2012Tags New York Jets, NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers, TJ Rosenthal2 Comments on No Huddle – New York Jets Ugly Loss Edition
New York Jets Offense – How To Use Their Weapons
Joe Caporoso and TJ Rosenthal on how the New York Jets can get the most out of Santonio Holmes, Stephen Hill, Jeremy Kerley and Joe McKnight
Yesterday TJ Rosenthal wrote an article here looking at how the New York Jets can utilize the speed in their offense, namely Santonio Holmes, Stephen Hill, Jeremy Kerley and Joe McKnight. Today TJ and myself take a closer look at what each player brings to the table –
Santonio Holmes
Joe Caporoso – Holmes is an elite route runner and is explosive after the catch. He works best in the intermediate passing game, where he can catch the ball with a little space to improvise after catching the ball. Can we see this guy run another route besides a slant?
TJ Rosenthal – Get Tone the ball. Let 10 set the tempo in the passing game. In fact, the Jets should be including Holmes in the discussion as far as what he feels can work given the QB he has and the protection issues that have taken place. He doesn't need a "C" on his chest to feel as though he is being asked to provide leadership. Make him part of the process of devising ways to get him the ball. This will also put the onus on him to make sure he is calling for plays that are possible at this given time. We already know how clutch he can be already.
Stephen Hill
Joe Caporoso – Hill has elite top end speed and size at the wide receiver position. He is built to run deep posts and go routes, just like he did his entire career at Georgia Tech. With his frame he should also be effective on slant routes. A nice part of Hill's game is a willingness to block down the field, which could help spring big plays in both the run game and short passing game. He is going to have occasional mental lapses as a rookie receiver and has struggled with drops in August. Look for Hill to fluctuate between big plays and errors all season.
TJ Rosenthal – We heard so much about Stephen Hill's blocking prowess yet all we've seen so far have been half hearted attempts to get his feet wet as a pass catcher. Let a guy play to his strengths, and feel good about himself. This will help relax him. In a four wide speed package, Hill can be a deep down the sideline guy but use him more so, as the one who can crack OLB's as Joe McKnight and Jeremy Kerley come across with the catch. Allow Hill to gain confidence as a deadly blocker who springs the little guys down the sidelines. Let him use his height and speed yet think less with some go routes in this formation as well. Hill can also be the short slant guy the way Braylon Edwards, and his 6'4 frame was in 2010.
Jeremy Kerley
Joe Caporoso – Kerley is more quick than fast and is built like a prototypical slot receiver. He is going to run a ton of option routes and quick outs, making him a primary target on most 3rd and short situations. However, if he can get matched up on a linebacker or safety, he should be able to get down the seam and make plays.
TJ Rosenthal – He needs to be an underneath route guy who can make big plays with his feet in space. He's not a household name yet, but a few short receptions that turn into 25 yard gains will help the offense create a threat that can open up room for guys like Dustin Keller. Like McKnight, Kerley can be a slot screen option. Especially on the side of Hill should he line up that way.
Joe Caporoso – McKnight is a running back who can run routes and catch the football like a receiver. He also has durability issues and is prone to mental mistakes. The Jets can get the most out of him by working him on screen passes and then lining him up in the slot and hoping to get him matched up on linebackers. Tony Sparano needs to find a way to get him the ball in space consistently
TJ Rosenthal – Part of the reason in making 25 a slot guy is his inability to pass protect. A problem that has given Bilal Powell time on third down. This is a bigger problem for the Jets offense. One that needs explosive laymakers on the field as often as possible. Stop thinking about McKnight as solely a RB and use him on flares, screens and short underneath routes. Having him out there even as a decoy can serve the same purpose of opening up room for Keller as any success by Kerley would provide. Lining up Keller and McKnight to one side could create favorable one on one's near the line of scrimmage.
Author Joe CaporosoPosted on August 24, 2012 Categories New York Jets, NFL, Offense, OpinionTags Jeremy Kerley, Joe McKnight, New York Jets, Offense, Santonio Holmes, Stephen Hill, TJ RosenthalLeave a comment on New York Jets Offense – How To Use Their Weapons
No Huddle – Curtis Martin, Antonio Cromartie and Tim Tebow
TJ Rosenthal goes No Huddle looking at Curtis Martin HOF speech, Antonio Cromartie and Tim Tebow
TJ Rosenthal is back with his weekly No Huddle, talking on a number of different issues surrounding the New York Jets as they prepare for their first pre-season game. Make sure to follow on TJ on Twitter –
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As we head into week one of the preseason schedule we take a look back on the past seven days in Jets nation. Never a dull moment around here –
Curtis Martin:
What a Hollywood movie Curtis Martin's life has been. From his tragic youth to redemption through the love for his mom and family, football and the coaches who become role models.
After making us all cry in the early part of his story, Curtis offered that even though he never grew up a football fan, the sport taught him about life. His speech taught us a few things too about perseverance, and the value of what's truly important in this world.
Few Hall Of Fame acceptance speeches have been better.
A Week in The Life Of Antonio Cromartie:
Cro is a character. He's up, he's down, he's athletic, he's a game changer yet wears a bullseye on his back when he struggles. He's quotable and he's always honest.
That said, calling himself the second best WR on the Jets, even if it was taken out of context of it being a smack talk joke, was not what the Jets needed most regarding the passing game. What they needed and still need more, is for a true WR2 to emerge. And fast.
Later last week, Cro then of course goes ahead and almost breaks WR1's rib during a Saturday night scrimmage. Figures. Only the Jets, right?. Luckily Mr. Holmes is OK.
Now Cro, make the same noise you made last week on the field and off, at your actual position. Be consistent. Lock down WR2. Jump some routes. Be that playmaker week in week out, that we envisioned you would be when you arrived.
As for wideout, if you streak downfield every so often on offense, we won't complain either.
The Holmes scare:
Taking the Cromartie hit on Santonio during Saturdays intrasquad scrimmage a step further, sometimes a little doomsday fear is a good thing. Do the Jets REALLY feel safe if Tone were to go down? The answer is, depending on how they reacted for those few hours whoever awaiting X-Rays. Depth with experience still an issue.. Relying on potential for a win now team is a dangerous proposition.
Our suggestion? Pick up a vet who has made a few plays in this league before week one. This player can always be cut as time goes on. Be smart, not stubborn. Kids are kids. Give them time to develop and when the time is right, then allow them centerstage. Don't just hand a young player a big job because there is no other choice.
Obama Chimes In On Jets QB situation:
First off, we truly believe Rex when he says as he did last week that Mark Sanchez is the clear cut QB and Tim Tebow is a special weapon who poses unique problems for opponents. We disagree with the Prez that fans should fear a controversy. We also wonder, 'Mr President shouldn't you be focused more on that 1970's game show host that you will be facing in November?'
Then again, the NFL is alot more fun to banter about than any wonk talk about the economy is. Another diversion from the real issues, by some Commander in Chief.
Boomer Esiason Says Jets Should Cut Tebow:
The former Jet QB now turned WFAN radio host offered this opinion this morning, mostly due to how Tebow throws the ball. Enough already with this people.
Tim Tebow is a runner who CAN throw at times, got it? The Jets do. As his role develops into something of a hybrid playmaker based on the potential to line up in many places, maybe everyone will finally believe Gang Green when they say they have a clear cut starter in Sanchez.
Now in defense of Boomer, the Jets will have to slide somebody up to the QB2 role at some point. No backup should be taking and delivering the hits that Tebow will this season. If the McElroy-Simms battle for the QB3 spot doesn't develop one of those players into a viable 2 right now, the Jets might want to hit the market for a veteran.
Even if the move becomes a trick play on Tebow, who thought he was signing on here to be the backup. Hey, whatever is best for the team isn't that true 15? You've said it yourself, that this is your goal in New York.
On more than one occasion.
Well what's best may soon mean a slight change in plans. Tanny, Move Tebow to QB3 in time. This way, there will be a viable option if 6 goes down for a period of time. It's still a passers league right now. The Jets have to prepare for the worst and be able to take part in an aerial show to some degree, if the worst does happen.
Author Joe CaporosoPosted on August 6, 2012 August 6, 2012 Categories New York Jets, NFL, No Huddle, TJTags Antonio Cromartie, Curtis Martin, New York Jets, Tim Tebow, TJ Rosenthal1 Comment on No Huddle – Curtis Martin, Antonio Cromartie and Tim Tebow
New York Jets Adjusting To Open Door Policy
TJ Rosenthal wonders if the New York Jets can handle an open door media policy?
TJ Rosenthal of The Jet Report is back with another feature, today looking at the New York Jets ongoing struggles with media exposure. Make sure to give TJ a follow on Twitter and to follow his work all season long at both The Jet Report and here at Turn On The Jets
For the Jets, the offense with their return to the Ground and Pound, and the defense with their newcomers and hopeful additions of the 4-3 and the 46, are just the major concepts going under a transformation on the fly. There is more. You have key players most notably Mark Sanchez who seek consistency and efficiency. Then there are the coaches starting with Rex Ryan who aim to have a better handle on guiding things than they did during the 8-8 disaster last year. Finally, you have the tricky open door media policy. One that provides a unique window into the minds of the personalities of this team directly, but when utilized foolishly, still threatens to divide before it conquers.
On Monday Antonio Cromartie told the world that he is currently the second best wideout the Jets have. It sounded like a joke, or a street ball challenge to us. It came off as a slight though to newly acquired Chaz Schilens. The episode made national headlines thanks to the fact that ESPN has replaced the idea of an HBO "Hard Knocks" return this summer by pitching it's own tents in Cortland to stalk the Jets every morning. The episode forced Rex Ryan to remind his club and in a way himself, to be careful about HOW one addresses the media.
After all, it had only been days since Santonio Holmes, a star who constantly struggles with timing and tone (no pun intended) when it comes to airing out his thoughts near a microphone, stated publicly that a two QB system won't work.
In Ryan's mind, who knew what player would simply step up to the podium and do some damage next. Who could tell how the next words out of a Jet players mouth would be interpreted by fans, teammates, and sportswriters?
To Ryan, Monday early evening meant warning time.
Hey, Rex's Jets will never end up quiet. Silent. Shy. It's not in their DNA. They can however, like both sides of the ball, find a groove that works for them. That embodies who they are in an effective, rather than destructive way. Post practice articles that popped up and questioned whether or not this was the first new Gang Green locker room squabble, after a plethora of them took place last year, were jumping the gun. In the same way that QB pitch counts between Sanchez and Tim Tebow are jumping the gun right now. However, Ryan's warning shot was on point in that it's never too early to establish habits worth keeping throughout an entire season.
The Jets have to realize from the top of the organization on down that the media will continue to look for anything that keeps the newsworthy club relevant in banner headline fashion. The Jets are one of those "it" teams, especially now that some guy named Tebow has joined them. How they finished last season only dramatizes further the storyline of the rise and fall of a cocky, confident, brash club. The real question now is where does the story end. Will the Jets rise again under Ryan or sink further into confusion and disarray that to some, only scratched the surface in 2011?
At this point in time it is all a work in progress and too early to tell. Rebranding the offense to feature the ground game, while unleashing a new versatile athletic defense provides a new roadmap for Sanchez and Co. to follow, as they seek a way back to the playoffs. Heading back down the winning direction however, while avoiding the pitfalls of quotes that writers can turn into locker room wedges, may be the biggest challenge of them all for the 2012 Jets.
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Author Joe CaporosoPosted on August 2, 2012 Categories New York Jets, TJ, Training Camp 2012Tags Antonio Cromartie, New York Jets, Rex Ryan, TJ Rosenthal1 Comment on New York Jets Adjusting To Open Door Policy
New York Jets 2012: Interview With Rotoworld's Evan Silva
TJ Rosenthal interviews Rotoworld's Evan Silva, who gives his outlook for the 2012 New York Jets…and it isn't pretty
TJ Rosenthal had the opportunity to sit down with Evan Silva from Rotoworld and Pro Football Talk to discuss the 2012 New York Jets and the reasons he believes the team will struggle so much. We never shy away from varying opinions and thank Evan for taking the time to so thoroughly explain his opinions…even if we do disagree with them. Take it away TJ…
Rotoworld Senior NFL Editor Evan Silva is one of the up and coming NFL analysts out there today. Silva, who also contributes to NBC Sports and Profootballtalk.com, has recently caught the attention of some Jets fans who have come across some not so promising tweets from him when it comes to the Jets outlook for 2012. The Jet Report caught up with him to discuss in further detail why he believes the Jets will struggle this season.
How will the Jets fare in 2012?
I don't think they'll be very good. The one factor that may prevent the Jets from finishing as one of the league's worst teams in terms of won-loss record is an easy schedule. They have the AFC South and NFC West as non-division opponents. They should also be better than the Dolphins. But I think the Jets will start the season 1-4 and end up losing along the way a number of games most people believe they "should" win because they will struggle mightily to generate offense.
Mark Sanchez?
I usually try to avoid bandwagoning the mainstream, common refrains. And I realize it's become mainstream to criticize Mark Sanchez. At the same time, I've seen enough of Sanchez to believe — know might even be a better word — that he's not the answer at quarterback for the Jets. He's a timid passer, scared to challenge deep, doesn't trust his arm, and plays frenetically in the pocket. The Jets' bye falls in Week 9 this year. Regardless of the phony offseason contract extension, I think Sanchez will lose his starting job before or during the off week.
I think if Sanchez is ever going to successfully engineer an offense — and not be a quarterback at the controls of a team trying to stay competitive despite him — it will happen down the road, outside of New York. I actually think that is going to happen. Sanchez will have some strong years later in his career, long after the Jets move on.
Is the AFC East "Patriot owned" with the closest challenger to the throne gearing up in Orchard Park not Florham Park, as many believe?
I like what the Bills did in the spring. They desperately needed to improve their pass rush, and they will be a more dangerous team defensively this year than they have been in quite some time. But I don't think they'll be more than a 7-9 win team. And I think the Jets are looking at about seven victories in an absolute best-case scenario. So, yes, I think the AFC East is Patriot owned.
The Ground and Pound: Talk about it as a viable or non viable concept at this point in time in the NFL.
It would be viable if the Jets had a premier NFL back and an offensive line capable of dominating in the trenches, snap to snap and game to game. The Jets do not have either of those elements. I have reviewed 2011 games, and I actually thought the Jets' run blocking was better last year than it was given credit for. The front five opened lanes. There were plenty of cutback opportunities. The back consistently failed to capitalize. Shonn Greene is another major liability on this team, and I think you could make a good argument that he's an even bigger liability than Sanchez.
Are the pieces in place for the Jets to at least achieve their goals with this system on offense?
I don't think so. Not even close. I mean, what is the Jets' strength on offense? It's definitely not the passing game. And you can't tell me it's Shonn Greene. I enjoyed watching the Jets a couple of years ago when you had Braylon Edwards and Santonio Holmes threatening defenses vertically, and Dustin Keller and Jerricho Cotchery working the seam. The offensive line was maybe the best in the league. The Jets didn't have elite backs, but there was a vertical threat and a punishing front-five group that worked in unison to kind of compensate for the talent shortcomings in the backfield. The Jets won 11 games that year. They could compete with anyone.
The Jets have gotten worse since then, probably much worse. The right tackle is a major, major problem. Wayne Hunter isn't just a poor pass-protecting tackle. He gets knocked off the ball in the run game, too. And right tackle in a run-first scheme is a crucial puzzle piece. You want a guy there that you can run behind. Pound it off his backside. Hunter isn't remotely close to that guy.
How about adding Cedric Benson?
I don't think Benson would be a terrible pickup. He can handle a large workload and fits the scheme from the standpoint that he's a power runner. He does a better job of picking up blocked yards than Greene. He sees the field better than Greene. But Benson doesn't have any big-play ability. He doesn't play in the passing game. When Benson is in the game, the defense knows the run is coming, which makes the offense easy to defend. He would not solve the Jets' problems.
Tim Tebow?
I like Tim Tebow. I think he fits the Jets philosophically because he is a run-first quarterback. Rex Ryan and Tony Sparano want to pound the rock. I think that by midseason, Tebow will have overtaken Sanchez because he's a superior philosophical fit. He's also willing to stand in the pocket and test the defense downfield. Even if he's not putting it on the money every time, I think that's more than you can say about Sanchez. I think Tebow gives the Jets a better chance of delivering the rock to Santonio Holmes in the vertical passing game than Sanchez does.
The Jets are begging for a quarterback controversy, by acquiring Tim Tebow. And I think it will start off very rocky. But I think ultimately he will prove their best option to play under center.
How do you see him fitting into the equation offensively should he remain QB2?
It's pretty clear that he will be used on special teams, and on offense have a designed package of plays for about 5-12 snaps per game. Offensively, I think it will be a disaster because you already have a starting quarterback whose down-to-down consistency is a major issue, and then you are pulling him off the field for a different quarterback who is sure to be a fan favorite. There is little doubt in my mind that it will cause problems for the Jets internally, until Tebow takes over full time.
Will Tebow improve at throwing the football as a pro?
I don't feel great about betting against Tim Tebow long term, but I don't think he will improve as a passer. He's not a natural thrower of the football. Passing the ball into tight windows with precision and consistency is not in Tim Tebow's DNA. Watch a bunch of Tebow's throws uninterrupted, and you can see it in the way the football comes out of his hand. I don't think we'll see him get much better, but I also don't think that necessarily means he can't quarterback a winning offense.
How much of Mark Sanchez's inability to elevate his play in 2011 when the Jets started the year attempting to open it up, had to do with Brian Schottenheimer's playcalling, and or any handcuffs having been put on him since day one?
The issues are with Sanchez. They're not with Schottenheimer. Schottenheimer ultimately did not successfully coordinate an explosive offense, and by failing to do so he failed to do his job. I know it's easy to pile on the guy who's gone. The guy who failed. But if he had an effective quarterback, Schottenheimer would still be the Jets' offensive coordinator. In Sanchez, he did not have that.
The Jets did open last season with a passing offense. For instance, in the Week 1 Dallas game, the Jets used shotgun on 38 of their 64 offensive snaps. The Jets were using three receivers as their base offense early in the year. They opened up their offense and gave their quarterback a chance to really establish himself as a top-flight NFL passer. When Sanchez failed to produce the results the Jets wanted, Ryan called the thing off and went back to the Ground and Pound. We'd be telling a different story — and Schottenheimer would still be around — if Sanchez had played well in the passer-friendly offense. It all comes down to execution. Sanchez did not execute.
Can Tony Sparano make Sanchez into the leader the Jets first envisioned, when they traded up to select him 5th overall in 2009?
I obviously don't think so. I don't even think Sparano is trying to do that. The Jets hired Sparano to implement a running-based offense. In the NFL these days, you don't implement a running-based offense when you have a quarterback who throws the football effectively. With Sparano calling the offense, the Jets will try to get back to winning games in spite of Sanchez. That's not an endorsement of the quarterback, and that's probably not going to work unless you have an elite running foundation. And the Jets do not have that. Sanchez will be asked to manage games, avoid turnovers. Hit the open man in obvious passing situations. He'll be a complementary piece — a role player. In pro sports, it's difficult to truly be a great "leader" when you're a role player.
Does the offensive line have the potential talent wise to rival Rex Ryan's initial unit that once housed names like Faneca and Woody?
No, they don't. This is pretty obvious. I think the Jets can be a decent run-blocking team, but not to the point that they open enough holes to turn Shonn Greene into a great back. A healthy Nick Mangold for an entire season will help, but otherwise you have all of the same linemen returning from last year. You have the new offensive line coach talking up Hunter like he can play. To me, these are the signs of a delusional organization that is internally evaluating its own talent poorly.
The rookies: The Jets are real high on Quinton Coples, Stephen Hill and Demario Davis, among others they selected during April's draft. Can any team realistically expect a serious contribution from so many first and second year players?
Absolutely they can. First- and second-year players contribute at high levels every year. The jury is out on all three of the players you mentioned for various reasons. For Coples, his motor is a concern. And he's not a bend-the-edge pass rusher. I watched quite a bit of Hill at Georgia Tech, and at times he looked like the best player on the field. At others, he looked like the worst. I think the Jets will struggle to get him the ball, and we don't know a whole lot about him because he ran one route in college. Davis is a small-school phenom who is probably a year away from impact.
On defense the Jets want to alternate between the 3-4, 4-3 and 46. Will this provide more versatility or lead to more confusion?
Rex Ryan knows a lot more about defensive schemes than me, and I don't doubt for a second that the Jets will trot out an effective 2012 defense no matter what formation they're using. The Jets will play good defense. I still question whether they have a pass rusher capable of instilling fear in offenses and altering field position. I would also think that in order for the 46 to be successful, you'd need a quality centerfield safety to roam the deep middle. I don't think the Jets have that, and my guess is that it's an area in which they'll be exposable. But all in all, I have the utmost confidence in Ryan's defensive strategy and think his unit will play well.
I just think the Jets will be heavily reliant on their defense to score points. Perhaps too reliant on the defense to take the football away and score touchdowns. Because I don't think the offense is going to move the ball and put it in the end zone. They will need the defense to do it.
Are LaRron Landry and Yeremiah Bell an upgrade at safety over Jim Leonhard and Brodney Pool?
If LaRon Landry is healthy — and there is no way for any of us to tell whether he is — he is a ferocious in-the-box safety. He blows up ball carriers and can separate them from the football. He will be an upgrade if and only if he is healthy.
Yeremiah Bell is 34 years old and got destroyed in coverage by tight ends last season. I hope the Jets don't plan on matching him up with Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez. I think Bell can bring to the table run-support skills and veteran "leadership," but the former is a dime-a-dozen trait at this point and the latter is unquantifiable in terms of value, and I'd ultimately put zero stock in it.
The Jets sense a big year out of Mo Wilkerson? Do you?
Wilkerson was a really good pass rusher in the MAC and he earned extensive playing time as a rookie, and played pretty productively. I'm not going to pretend to have watched him closely, but I think there are certainly promising signs and I would bet on him becoming a pretty good player. But the Jets seem to "sense" a big year out of every player on their roster. Shonn Greene, Wayne Hunter, Mark Sanchez, LaRon Landry, Kyle Wilson. So I don't think it matters much that they "sense" a big year out of Wilkerson because they do that for everybody.
The current air attack corps: Holmes, Hill, Schilens, Kerley, Keller, Cumberland with of course some blocking TE's, late picks and UDFA's mixed in…A sufficient enough group to keep eight out of the box all day?
I don't think the idea of keeping eight defenders out of the box has much to do with the pass-catching assembly. I think it has everything to do with the quarterback. And until the Jets get quarterback play that worries opposing defensive coordinators, those D-Coordinators are going to keep eight in the box, attacking the line of scrimmage and daring the quarterback to beat them.
Why not re-sign Braylon Edwards?
I don't know how much Edwards has left. He's coming off a troubling, recurring knee injury and couldn't keep a starting job in a poor 49ers receiver corps last year. I know the New York Post reported that the Jets have essentially ruled out bringing Edwards back. So probably a moot point.
Why hasn't Dustin Keller turned into a top tier TE yet?
I think Keller has developed into a nice player. He's a solid starter, certainly not one of the Jets' weaknesses. I think he's not considered an elite tight end because he doesn't put up huge stats. Stats for a player like this can be a function of the offense in which he plays. The Jets don't throw the ball a ton. I also think it's no secret that he blocks poorly. Keller can stretch the seam and has improved as a hands catcher. But he's not a great fit for a run-first offense because he can't block.
Some have recently said regarding your twitter posts on certain Jets personnel that "Evan Silva just hates the Jets, that's all." How would you respond to those who justify your take on the team as being more personal than analytical?
I'd just say I have nothing personal against the Jets. I don't think they're going to be a good ball club in 2012, and that's precisely why I said those things.
2012 NY Jets Biggest strength: Darrelle Revis
2012 NY Jets Biggest weakness: Offense
Word association: In a few words or less:
Rex Ryan: Great defensive mind.
Tony Sparano: Fine coach, but I don't see how he's an upgrade on Callahan.
Mike Tannenbaum: Fired after this season.
Mark Sanchez: Benched by midseason.
The Ground and Pound: There are certain elements you need to make it work. Jets lack them.
Tim Tebow: Fun guy to root for.
Quinton Coples: Versatile five-technique end. Will be a solid — not spectacular — NFLer.
Darrelle Revis: Best defensive player in football.
Buffalo Bills: Fitzpatrick will hold them back.
NE Patriots: Have revolutionized the NFL.
The AFC Playoff Picture: Like the Pats and Steelers. Titans are my sleeper.
The Jets Offense in 2012: Hard to watch.
The Jets Defense in 2012: Must carry the team.
Jets Chemistry Issues of 2011: Don't care much about them.
Author Joe CaporosoPosted on July 23, 2012 July 23, 2012 Categories Interview, New York Jets, OpinionTags Evan Silva, Mark Sanchez, New York Jets, Shonn Greene, TJ Rosenthal7 Comments on New York Jets 2012: Interview With Rotoworld's Evan Silva
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Billy Kee knows the Reds need to return to winning ways – and hopes he can help to celebrate John Coleman and Jimmy Bell's 1000th game as managers with a Third Round place in the Emirates FA Cup.
The Reds take on League Two Cheltenham Town in the Second Round at the Wham Stadium tomorrow.
Stanley have lost their last three League One games but overcame Colchester in the First Round of the historic competition.
"It's an amazing achievement for two lads from Kirkby to chalk up 1,000 games as a management team," said Kee. "They have come all the way through the lower leagues into League One and deserve a lot of credit for that.
"They have always been brilliant to me and they do get on well together. I did read that they joked they were lucky to not have ripped each other's heads off but they are passionate about their football and hate losing. They really hate losing.
Kee knows Cheltenham, managed by former Burnley player Michael Duff, is a huge game.
"This is a massive game for us, we have got to get back to winning ways, no matter what competition we are in," said the striker.
"We have to hit the rich vein of form we had earlier in the season, it doesn't matter how we win, if we win ugly, we just need to get back to winning ways.
Kee admits he was hurt by Tuesday's late defeat to Wycombe – especially as he hit the underside of the crossbar with one shot.