text:
Ranking the 25 Best Moves of the 2020 NFL Offseason
Brent Sobleski@@brentsobleskiTwitter LogoNFL AnalystMay 18, 2020
Adam Glanzman/Getty Images
Improve or regress. No NFL franchise remains static from year to year.
The league is in constant turmoil thanks to a hard salary cap, free agency, the draft and further player movement. How teams navigate a turbulent offseason can determine who is most successful during the regular season.
A year ago, the Kansas City Chiefs already had their core of talent together with quarterback Patrick Mahomes, wide receiver Tyreek Hill, tight end Travis Kelce, defensive lineman Chris Jones, etc. But the team wasn't quite a Super Bowl-level squad. The offseason additions of Tyrann Mathieu, Frank Clark and Mecole Hardman helped put the franchise over the top.
Well-timed additions often serve as the turning point for certain franchises.
This offseason has been unlike any other. Yet, the NFL continued to chug along and those same types of moves occurred throughout the league.
In this instance, the idea of the offseason's best moves centers around players changing teams. They don't include any changes made to other parts of the organization or retaining those already on the roster. For example, the Tennessee Titans kept quarterback Ryan Tannehill and running back Derrick Henry, but that's simply maintaining the status quo.
The following 25 moves will make their respective squads markedly better.
25. Pittsburgh Steelers Sign Eric Ebron
Doug McSchooler/Associated Press
The Pittsburgh Steelers operate much like the tortoise racing the hare: Slow and steady wins the race.
The organization very rarely enters bidding wars for players. Instead, Pittsburgh often bides its time to get the right deal.
This year proved to be no different with the Steelers landing one of free agency's best bargains.
Two years ago, Eric Ebron led NFL tight ends with 13 touchdown receptions. He didn't produce to the same level in 2019 because of a slippage in quarterback play—the Colts abruptly transitioned from Pro Bowler Andrew Luck to backup Jacoby Brissett—plus Jack Doyle's return to the Indianapolis Colts lineup. As such, Ebron didn't garner as much attention on the free-agent market.
The Steelers waited for the first wave of free agency to subside before signing Ebron to a two-year, $12 million deal. The 2014 first-round pick will provide Pittsburgh with an actual weapon at tight end since Vance McDonald hasn't developed into a significant receiving threat.
24. Ravens Draft J.K. Dobbins
Paul Sancya/Associated Press
Second-round picks don't usually find their way into the best offseason moves, but the Baltimore Ravens couldn't have made a better selection than they did in Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins.
The Ravens already featured the best ground attack in NFL history, yet they could be even better with Dobbins in the lineup.
"We didn't really expect [Dobbins to be available there], I don't think anybody really did," general manager Eric DeCosta said, per ESPN's Jamison Hensley. "But we just had to take him. ... It just made too much sense for us not to take him."
Dobbins' inclusion in the Ravens lineup is a masterstroke of drafting.
According to CBS Sports' Will Brinson, the 21-year-old back finished second nationally in rushing yardage from the shotgun. This will make Lamar Jackson's run-pass option reads even more deadly. Plus, Dobbins is a difficult runner to bring down as an eventual replacement for Mark Ingram II.
23. New Orleans Saints Sign Emmanuel Sanders
Brett Duke/Associated Press
Michael Thomas is the game's best wide receiver, but he could use some help. Enter Emmanuel Sanders.
Last season, Thomas broke an NFL record with 149 receptions. No other wide receiver on the Saints' roster managed more than 30.
Sanders hasn't produced fewer than 45 receptions since the 2012 campaign. Obviously, defenses will continue to roll coverage toward Thomas, but the Saints now have a target who can make them pay on the other side of the field.
"I don't know exactly what my role will be on the team yet, but whatever it is, I'm going to do the best that I can possibly do to my abilities," Sanders told reporters upon signing with the Saints.
Last season, the 33-year-old target showed he can serve as an offense's WR1. He was also a wonderful complementary piece opposite Antonio Brown and Demaryius Thomas earlier in his career.
22. Philadelphia Eagles Trade for Darius Slay
Darius Slay went to the last three Pro Bowls, yet the Detroit Lions weren't eager to retain the cornerback. Instead, the organization traded the 29-year-old to the Philadelphia Eagles for third- and fifth-round draft selections.
The Eagles haven't had a reliable top cover corner for some time. Ronald Darby never played a full season in Philadelphia and left via free agency. Slay, on the other hand, has started at least 13 games every season since he became a full-time starter his second year in the league.
Also, the Eagles haven't finished in the top half of the league in pass defense since the 2016 campaign. Slay brings a completely different attitude to Philadelphia's defense.
"I told him we win around here, we do things differently around here," defensive tackle Fletcher Cox said of Slay, per Sports Illustrated's Ed Kracz. "The biggest thing for him was I know what he can bring to our team, the character, the swagger, the hard work, and the leadership."
21. Los Angeles Chargers Sign Chris Harris Jr.
Rob Leiter/Getty Images
Scheme fit is important when it comes to choosing a new destination as a free agent.
Chris Harris Jr. understood this concept, which is exactly why he's an excellent fit with the Los Angeles Chargers.
"The coaching, the fit, being able to do what I want to do," Harris said, per the Los Angeles Times' Jeff Miller. "A lot of the other teams, they probably had around the same amount of money offered, but it wasn't going to allow me to do what I love to do."
Harris has been one of the game's best nickel corners for an extended period of time. The front office and coaching staff both told the 30-year-old he'll be covering the slot, per The Athletic's Daniel Popper.
With Harris in the slot, he'll free the trio of Derwin James, Nasir Adderley and Desmond King II to do even more thanks to their position flexibility.
20. Atlanta Falcons Trade for Hayden Hurst
Ron Schwane/Associated Press
The Atlanta Falcons couldn't afford to re-sign two-time Pro Bowl tight end Austin Hooper, so the organization quickly snatched up Hayden Hurst.
The 2018 first-round pick will serve as an important piece to the Falcons' offensive puzzle. The scheme regularly created opportunities for Hooper. The same will be true for Hurst, though he's a better overall athlete to force mismatches.
As such, a massive uptick in production should come. Hurst caught 43 passes during his first two seasons. Hooper managed at least 49 receptions in each of the last three campaigns. The Falcons traded second- and fifth-round draft picks to the Baltimore Ravens so Atlanta could add another weapon—which Hurst was at South Carolina with 92 receptions for 1,175 yards during his final two years on campus.
"That air-raid offense is an incredible opportunity for my career," Hurst said, per Sports Illustrated's Christian Crittenden. "Coming from Baltimore, we were more of a run-heavy offense. So being a part of passing offense that uses the tight end that much is super exciting for me."
19. Dallas Cowboys Draft CeeDee Lamb
Charlie Riedel/Associated Press
The Dallas Cowboys didn't exactly need a first-round wide receiver with Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup already on the roster, but owner Jerry Jones decided he couldn't pass on Oklahoma's CeeDee Lamb when he became available with this year's 17th overall pick.
"Lamb prevailed," Jones said, per ESPN's Todd Archer. "We just didn't want to miss him. Those trades ultimately are supposed to add another player to be valuable, but we couldn't trump him. He was just there."
The Cowboys will have one of the league's most feared wide receiver corps after Lamb's addition.
Among this year's class, Henry Ruggs III served as the speed merchant and Jerry Jeudy brought advanced route-running. Lamb had arguably the best all-around skill set, and he proved particularly deadly after the catch.
The consensus All-American led all receivers in the 2020 class with an average of 11 yards after catch per reception, per Pro Football Focus.
18. New Orleans Saints Sign Malcolm Jenkins
Al Pereira/Getty Images
In Malcolm Jenkins' case, he can go home again.
The New Orleans Saints originally selected Jenkins in the first round of the 2009 NFL draft. After five seasons, he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent.
"He's a tremendous player, and I hate that he got out of here," Saints head coach Sean Payton said of Jenkins in 2018, per ESPN's Mike Triplett. "That was probably as big a mistake as we've made here in 13 years. He's made up of all the right things, and he's a tremendous competitor."
Jenkins, who signed a four-year, $32 million deal this offseason, will replace Vonn Bell in the lineup. Bell is an outstanding defender, but the incoming 11-year veteran is one of the game's most versatile defenders.
The Saints now have flexibility within their secondary since Jenkins can be a box safety, play the deep half or deep third and serve as a big nickel covering the slot.
17. Los Angles Chargers Sign Bryan Bulaga
Winslow Townson/Associated Press
The Los Angeles Chargers might have gotten the deal of the offseason when the organization signed right tackle Bryan Bulaga to a three-year, $30 million contract.
To put Bulaga's contract in perspective, his average annual salary is less than or comparable to deals signed by Jack Conklin, Andrus Peat, Graham Glasgow, Ereck Flowers, George Fant and Halapoulivaati Vaitai this offseason.
Conklin was the top offensive lineman on the market as a result of his age (25), but the 31-year-old Bulaga has been one of the game's best right tackles for quite some time. The 10-year veteran is a consistent pass protector. His addition alongside Trai Turner will give Los Angeles arguably the NFL's best right side.
"They are what you want from an offensive lineman," assistant coach James Campen told reporters.
Turner's addition could have made this list, but his acquisition created a void at left tackle since Russell Okung went to the Carolina Panthers.
16. Miami Dolphins Sign Kyle Van Noy
Michael Reaves/Getty Images
The Miami Dolphins spent lavishly this offseason. The organization rebuilt its secondary, defensive line and offensive line. Yet, a linebacker might be the most important piece among the franchise's free-agent additions.
Kyle Van Noy's varied skill set brings a different dynamic.
"I kind of view myself in the Tyrann Mathieu mold," Van Noy said prior to free agency, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. "... I can play on the ball, off the ball, I can drop into coverage, I can rush the passer, I can do every single thing you want."
Flexibility is important within Brian Flores' system. Not only does Van Noy bring a familiarity with the Dolphins head coach dating back to their days together with the New England Patriots, but the 29-year-old veteran can serve as a locker room leader and on-field example of what works.
Miami might have spent more on cornerback Byron Jones, but Van Noy will be the team's defensive tone-setter.
15. Browns Sign Austin Hooper
Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Kevin Stefanski's offensive approach is rather simple.
"You can never have too many tight ends," the Cleveland Browns head coach said during Episode 3 of Building the Browns 2020.
The Minnesota Vikings employed two-plus-tight-end sets 57 percent of the time with Stefanski calling the plays last season, according to Sharp Football's Warren Sharp.
But the Browns didn't have a true starting-caliber tight end on the roster thanks to David Njoku's inconsistencies.
As such, Cleveland targeted the top available tight end in free agency.
Austin Hooper, who earned two consecutive Pro Bowl nods, signed a four-year, $42 million contract. The structure of the deal is quite manageable since Hooper's salary-cap hit won't exceed $10 million until the 2022 campaign, per Spotrac.
The 2016 third-round pick will now be a featured part of the Browns offense as its Y-tight end. Over the last two seasons, Hooper caught 146 passes for 1,447 yards and 10 touchdowns.
14. Washington Redskins Draft Chase Young
There's no such thing as a no-brainer when it comes to the NFL draft. Thousands of hours are spent evaluating prospects and deciding how they fit into certain situations.
With that said, the Washington Redskins' decision to select Ohio State defensive end Chase Young with this year's second overall pick is as close to a no-brainer as it gets.
The 6'5", 264-pound edge-rusher is powerful and explosive with refined technique. He consistently disrupted opposing backfields at the collegiate level.
"The best toolbox I've ever seen coming out of the draft," defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio told reporters when asked about Young. "I haven't seen a guy come out with that many tools. I've seen talented players come out, but not with a complete toolbox like he has."
The defense now features a fearsome front with Young, Ryan Kerrigan, Montez Sweat, Daron Payne, Jonathan Allen and Matt Ioannidis.
Washington didn't overthink things and should benefit from the decision for a long time.
13. Las Vegas Raiders Sign Cory Littleton
The Las Vegas Raiders knew they couldn't go into another season without seriously addressing the linebacker position. The black hole found in the middle of their defense was easily one of the biggest positional weaknesses throughout the league, until free agency started.
General manager Mike Mayock attacked the position with gusto by signing Cory Littleton and Nick Kwiatkoski.
Littleton is the crown jewel of the organization's free-agent class, because he gives the Raiders a leader in the middle of their defense and provides them with a true modern-day linebacker.
"Cory Littleton covers as well as anybody in the league," Mayock said, per the Las Vegas Review-Journal's Vincent Bonsignore.
According to Pro Football Focus, Littleton posted the second-best coverage grade among linebackers over the last two seasons.
The 26-year-old will be well worth the franchise's three-year, $35.25 million investment if he remains an every-down player and posts 125 or more tackles each season, as he did the previous two campaigns.
12. Indianapolis Colts Sign Philip Rivers
Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press
Certain matches make too much sense not to happen.
Once the Los Angeles Chargers decided they wanted to move on from longtime franchise quarterback Philip Rivers, the Indianapolis Colts become the 38-year-old's logical landing spot on account of his previous work relationship with offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni, who was Rivers' quarterbacks coach in San Diego.
"One thing about Philip is, he knows how to create big plays in the play-action game, and on the trend that we're on, I just think he's the playmaker and leader that can help take us to the next level," head coach Frank Reich said, per ESPN's Mike Wells.
Rivers' fit extends beyond his personal connection with Sirianni. The Colts feature one of the league's best offensive lines to help protect the statuesque quarterback. Furthermore, Rivers won't have to carry the unit because the run game will be prominently featured.
The difference lies in the veteran's creativity and willingness to push the ball down the field after the Colts struggled to manufacture offense with Jacoby Brissett leading the way.
11. Denver Broncos Trade for Jurrell Casey
Jeff Haynes/Associated Press
The Denver Broncos decided to build on a strength this offseason instead of concentrating on potential weaknesses. As a result, the organization traded for defensive lineman Jurrell Casey and cornerback A.J. Bouye.
"That's why we decided to go that way," general manager John Elway said, per ESPN's Jeff Legwold. "We played good defense last year and we'll continue to play good defense this coming year."
Of the two, Casey gets the nod as the better offseason move based his level of play, what the Broncos spent to acquire his services and how he improves the unit.
The Broncos gave up a measly seventh-round pick to acquire the five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman. His performance should provide a significant upgrade over last year's defensive front, whereas Bouye will be replacing four-time Pro Bowler Chris Harris Jr.
"It'll be incredible," Von Miller said of Casey's inclusion. "I'm looking forward to it. [Casey] is a great player, five-time Pro Bowler. We can do all sorts of things together. He can rush with me, rush with [Bradley] Chubb."
10. Browns Sign Jack Conklin
Frederick Breedon/Getty Images
The Cleveland Browns fielded the league's worst pair of offensive tackles during the 2019 campaign. Both Greg Robinson and Chris Hubbard graded in the bottom third of the league last year, according to Pro Football Focus' Steve Palazzolo. As such, new general manager Andrew Berry set about drastically improving the position.
Jack Conklin, 25, entered the new league year as the top available offensive tackle. Cleveland made sure to secure his services rather quickly, and the franchise didn't pay a premium after Nate Solder and Trent Brown reset the market in each of the last two offseasons.
Instead, the Browns signed Conklin at a reasonable price. His $14 million annual salary doesn't even rank among the league's eight highest-paid offensive tackles.
Plus, the 2016 first-round pick is an ideal addition for head coach Kevin Stefanski's zone-heavy offensive scheme.
"You talk about a system fit," offensive line coach Bill Callahan told reporters last week. "You couldn't get a more perfect tackle in free agency than Jack. He fits the mode for the wide zone game and his pass protection sets, how he short sets and he jumps at the line of scrimmage, which is a tough skill to acquire."
9. Baltimore Ravens Trade for Calais Campbell
Stephen B. Morton/Associated Press
The Baltimore Ravens were the NFL's best team during the 2019 regular season, but the squad wasn't particularly strong against opposing ground games.
In fact, Baltimore tied for 20th by allowing 4.4 yards per carry.
When an opportunity arose to acquire Calais Campbell, the Ravens weren't reticent to flip a fifth-round draft pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars for the five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman.
Campbell has been one of the game's best all-around defenders for years, though his sack production dipped in each of the last two seasons. His performance at the point of attack is where he brings exceptional value.
Pro Football Focus named Campbell the 2019 Run Defender of the Year. The 33-year-old lineman consistently disrupts blocking schemes and resets the line of scrimmage. His addition alongside Brandon Williams and Derek Wolfe should make Baltimore one of the league's most difficult fronts to move.
"We've had a lot of success with players like this," general manager Eric DeCosta said on The Lounge podcast (via Clifton Brown of the Ravens' official site). "... Trying to find players that really just care about one thing—and that's winning. They are at the stage of their career where they're playing for the ring."
8. San Francisco 49ers Trade for Trent Williams
Joe Robbins/Getty Images
The San Francisco 49ers made the best of a potentially bad situation.
Joe Staley didn't finalize his decision to retire until the week of the NFL draft. The 49ers had to address left tackle. Fortunately, they were able to swing a deal for the disgruntled Trent Williams.
"Joe Staley, we knew there was an opportunity or a chance that he wasn't going to be with us and that was going to be tough, but we were able to pull something off for Trent Williams, which I think was the cherry on top of this draft," 49ers general manager John Lynch said during an interview of NFL Network's NFL NOW.
Williams missed all of last season over a dispute with Washington Redskins management. Prior to sitting out a year, the seven-time Pro Bowl blocker was one of the league's best tackles. Now, he'll enter a familiar situation having already played for Kyle Shanahan.
"Under regular circumstances, it'd be extremely challenging [to switch teams], it'd be next to impossible to be as effective as you want to be without having a proper offseason," Williams said, per the San Jose Mercury News' Cam Inman. "In this case, I literally can go line up in that huddle and go run a play today.
"That's how familiar I am with the offense. The learning curve is a lot shorter."
7. Miami Dolphins Draft Tua Tagovailoa
Vasha Hunt/Associated Press
The Miami Dolphins undertook an expansive "Tank for Tua" plan, and it worked out in the team's favor.
Technically, the squad didn't intentionally tank with a 5-11 record, but the organization's decision to move on from Laremy Tunsil, Minkah Fitzpatrick and Kenyan Drake showed its willingness to strip the team of young, talented performers as a way to acquire a war chest of financial and draft assets.
Also, the draft broke in Miami's favor when Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa fell to the Dolphins with the fifth overall pick. Granted, Tagovailoa's unfortunate hip dislocation almost certainly played a role in his draft slotting, but Miami didn't let the signal-caller's injury history affect its projection.
"He fit a lot of the criteria that we talk about at the quarterback position. Good player, good person, leadership qualities," head coach Brian Flores said, per ESPN's Cameron Wolfe. "We're very happy with this pick. We felt very comfortable that he would be a good fit here."
Injuries aside, Tagovailoa displayed a franchise-caliber skill set. His natural feel and efficiency in the passing game is outstanding. According to Pro Football Focus, the second quarterback taken in this year's draft posted the best single-season performance from a clean pocket of any collegiate quarterback.
Miami might have finally found Dan Marino's replacement.
6. Buffalo Bills Trade for Stefon Diggs
Bruce Kluckhohn/Associated Press
The Buffalo Bills have done what every team should do after it invests a first-round pick in a quarterback prospect: Continue to build a better cockpit around their franchise player.
Last offseason, the Bills signed wide receivers John Brown and Cole Beasley while investing heavily in the offensive line.
However, Buffalo's offense lacked a true No. 1 wide receiver. The Bills found their top target when general manager Brandon Beane traded first-, fifth- and sixth-round picks in this year's draft as well as a 2021 fourth-round pick to the Minnesota Vikings for Stefon Diggs and a seventh-round selection.
Over the last two seasons, Diggs accumulated 165 receptions for 2,151 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns.
"I think when you look at the production that Stefon has experienced over the course of his career that speaks for itself," Bills head coach Sean McDermott told reporters. "... He's had big roles in [big] games and so we believe that it's been shown and proven to this point that people are able to come to Buffalo and become the best version of themselves."
The latter point is vital, because the Bills are now considered the AFC East favorites in the wake of Tom Brady's departure.
Diggs gives the Bills an immediate threat defenses must account for at all times.
5. Buccaneers Trade for Rob Gronkowski
Margaret Bowles/Associated Press
Sometimes, a reset is necessary.
Rob Gronkowski was beat up and burnt out by the Patriot Way. So, he retired. Tom Brady's decision to leave New England and sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coaxed the best tight end in the game's history to return.
"I wouldn't come back unless I'm feeling good, feeling healthy. This is the time," the 31-year-old veteran told NFL Network's Michael Giardi.
"My body, 100 percent, needed a rest."
The Patriots traded the five-time Pro Bowler and a seventh-round draft pick to the Buccaneers for a compensatory fourth-round selection.
Some will inevitably argue a year away from the game will hurt Gronkowski's standing yet ignore the fact he's still in his prime, is healthier than he's been in years and his body didn't drastically change during last year's layoff. Gronkowski told Giardi he's currently 250 pounds after previously playing somewhere between 260 and 265 pounds.
The number of offensive weapons the Buccaneers now feature is downright ridiculous. Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate were a formidable quartet before any other addition, let alone an elite tight end.
Furthermore, Tampa Bay now has a motivated Gronk. If he returns to form, he'll challenge the San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle as the game's best two-way tight end.
4. Indianapolis Colts Trade for DeForest Buckner
Michael Zagaris/Getty Images
Certain players change the entire complexion of a defense. DeForest Buckner is one of those individuals.
For all of the attention multiple players from last year's San Francisco 49ers defensive line received, Buckner served as the unit's leader and top performer.
The 49ers weren't in a position to re-sign him long-term, though, and the Indianapolis Colts took advantage of the situation by trading a first-round pick for the defensive lineman's services.
"I said, 'At least you know what you're getting with DeForest, exactly what you're getting,'" Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus told reporters. "You're getting a Pro Bowl talent, a high-level player that's dominated his position."
Buckner has consistently been one of the league's better defensive linemen since he entered the NFL, and the Colts paid him as such with a four-year, $84 million contract extension. The 26-year-old defender will now be the focal point of an Indianapolis defense that lacked punch the last two seasons, especially along the interior. He'll serve as the unit's 3-technique (defensive tackle who lines up on the outside shoulder of the guard).
"The 3-technique is the engine that drives the D-line, and it drives the whole defense," Eberflus told reporters.
Draft picks are great. Defensive difference-makers are even better. Bucker is a true difference-maker.
3. Cincinnati Bengals Draft Joe Burrow
John Bazemore/Associated Press
The impact of a franchise-caliber quarterback prospect on an organization shouldn't be downplayed.
The Cincinnati Bengals' semi-recent stretch of playoff berths (2009-15) only to bow out in the first round in all six appearances is the franchise's high point over the last 30 years.
But Joe Burrow could change everything because he's that good.
The previous statement is founded on what Burrow accomplished during the 2019 campaign, which proved to be the best individual performance in college football history.
His 60 touchdown tosses and 202 passing efficiency set new FBS records. His 76.3 completion percentage ranks second all-time. Those are just numbers, though. Burrow showed a level of pocket presence, anticipation and ball placement previously unseen from recent quarterback prospects.
Plus, he'll move into a system perfectly suited to his skill set.
"[LSU] ran an NFL scheme as far as drop-back passing," Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan said in February, per Geoff Hobson of the team's official site. "We have very many common concepts."
The Bengals needed to move on from the Andy Dalton era and did. Dalton played well and helped make Cincinnati a competitive squad for multiple years. Burrow's natural ability is simply superior in every way.
"He's as advertised," head coach Zac Taylor said, per ESPN's Ben Baby. "All the things we heard about him, we saw from our first meeting with him and as we've gotten to know him over the last couple weeks."
2. Arizona Cardinals Trade for DeAndre Hopkins
Tim Warner/Getty Images
The thought of the Arizona Cardinals swindling the Houston Texans by acquiring four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and a fourth-round draft pick for running back David Johnson, his albatross of a contract, a second-round pick and 2021 fourth-round pick remains baffling.
Kudos to the Cardinals for being proactive and stealing one of the game's premier targets.
Hopkins immediately enters the lineup as Kyler Murray's new No. 1 target. His mere presence should improve Arizona's offense.
"I think it'll take pressure off of everybody," future Hall of Fame wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald said, per Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site. "It takes pressure off our defense, special teams. ... Everyone gets better when you have good players around, especially unselfish good players like he is."
Fitzgerald would know better than anyone.
More importantly, the Cardinals improved Murray's surrounding cast. Hopkins creates a ripple effect throughout the wide receiver corps. Fitzgerald no longer has to be the team's security blanket. Christian Kirk is now the unit's third target. Last year's draftees—Andy Isabella, Hakeem Butler and KeeSean Johnson—won't be thrust into prominent roles if they're not ready.
Overall, a considerable amount of talent exists among the Cardinals' top six receiver options with Hopkins leading the way. Murray, who is the reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, should take a significant step forward in Year 2 as a result.
1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sign Tom Brady
Julio Aguilar/Getty Images
How could this year's No. 1 spot possibly belong to anyone else?
Tom Brady brings instant credibility—both on and off the field—to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers organization.
The Buccaneers are now considered contenders, which is no small feat since the team hasn't made the postseason since the 2007 campaign.
Brady is a living, breathing legend. While his six Super Bowl championships, four Super Bowl MVPs, three NFL MVP awards and 14 Pro Bowls don't transfer from New England to Tampa Bay, the mentality the 42-year-old signal-caller brings certainly does.
"Doing whatever I can to help younger players evolve as people and players matters a lot to me," Brady wrote in an open letter on The Players' Tribune. "I've learned so much during my 20 years in New England—and I want to bring those things to a new team.
"Right now, though, I have things to prove to myself."
Is Brady the same quarterback today he was just a few years ago? Of course not. That's OK. He doesn't need to be with the supporting cast the Buccaneers have in place.
But the future Hall of Famer's ferocious competitive spirit, understanding of the game and willingness to make everyone better should lift the franchise beyond its previous standing.
"I've never been around somebody in the huddle where you just knew—you just knew there was no way we were gonna lose," former teammate Damien Woody told ESPN's Jenna Laine. "He was so prepared. His drive, his will to win—it was [Michael] Jordan-like."


text:
Oblak rejects Fulham
by Dan | Jul 29, 2009 | Uncategorized | 0 comments
Promising young goalkeeper Jan Oblak has turned down the chance of joining Fulham after completing a trial with the club.
Oblak, just 16, had a successful summer trial at Fulham but has since returned to his parent club, Olimpija Ljubljana, for whom he won the man-of-the-match award when he made his long-awaited debut against Gorica at the weekend. Oblak has pledged his future to Olimpija, with whom he has just signed a new contract.
Olimpija's sporting director, Simon Seslar, says Oblak has now committed his future to the club.
His only thoughts at this moment are with Olimpija. Yes, he went to London and spent some time with Fulham and they were very satisfied with him, but he wants to play for Olimpija for now.
He even signed a new contract with us – it is until 2011.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


A new year has begun and what better way to kick it off than with a new release. We continue our tradition of high quality assets exclusive for Unreal Engine 4. This time we focused on creating signs. Our new asset pack is called HG Danger Signs Decals Vol. 1 and it's a collection of danger and warning signs. We designed them with existing asset packs in mind but you can use them in any Unreal Engine 4 project you wish. Perfect for any industrial area, lab, military base or generally any place that needs a warning sign.
Since we didn't wanted to just reproduce what was available out there in terms of design we went all out and designed every sign from scratch. We also created some new ones too like the (Magnetic Fluids sign). You might have noticed the Volume 1 in the title and we can confirm that a Volume 2 is on the way very soon.
The HG Danger Signs Decals Vol. 1 asset pack comes with 100 Danger high quality decals of various designs. It also includes three master materials as well. A Differed Decals Material, a DBuffer Decals Material and a Material in the User Interface Domain so you can use the decals with widgets as UI elements. The decals can be used on very small surfaces or on huge surfaces. That's why all the textures come in five different sizes from 512 x 512 to 4096 x 4096.
HG Danger Signs Decals Vol. 1 is available now on the UE4 Marketplace.
From everybody here at Hotgates we wish you a happy and successful 2018.


text:
Phoenix Suns Arena Getting A New Name
By theumphx on July 16, 2021 0 596Views
The Phoenix Suns Arena has had many names over the years and In May, Phoenix Suns managing partner Robert Sarver mentioned their newly renovated arena would be getting a new name in the "near future."
The time has come. An announcement was made today the arena is getting a new name. The Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Real Mallorca announced Friday a new long-term arena-naming partnership with Footprint.
The Phoenix Suns began playing in the arena at the start of the 1992-93 season. Prior to that the team played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum since the franchise first launched in 1968.
America West Arena (1992–2006)
US Airways Center (2006–2015)
Talking Stick Resort Arena (2015–2020)
Phoenix Suns Arena (2020–2021)
The 17,000-plus-seat downtown venue will now be called Footprint Center.
"It's going to be one of the most unique partnerships in sports," Sarver said.
Footprint, a material science company based in Gilbert driven to "create a healthier planet by reducing dependency on single- and short-term use plastics," works with major consumer packaging companies such as Conagra out of Chicago, but will further tap into the sports world beyond the Suns.
The company also has the stadium of RCD Mallorca, a Spanish-league soccer team Sarver bought a controlling share of for $21 million in 2016 along with Steve Nash and a group of North American investors.
"This is a real opportunity to support our customers globally and continue to innovate globally," said Footprint CEO Troy Swope, also noting the company is building a factory in Poland and has operations in Europe and Netherlands.
The financial terms with Footprint were not revealed. The naming-rights contract with Talking Stick Resort wasn't renewed after the five-year deal ended in November 2020.
Sarver started with a list of around 50 companies that was narrowed down to a dozen during a nine-month process to finalize a naming partner.
"We took a closer look at local companies to try to see if there are any local companies in our own backyard that this could make sense for and that's where Footprint's name came up," Sarver said.
"We saw this opportunity to partner with the Suns is to continue our innovation," Swope said. "The Suns gave us great freedom to innovate and create and develop new water bottles, if you will. Plant-based technologies to completely get plastic out of sporting venues. It gave us a great platform to educate people on the concerns of plastics in our food."
Starting Friday, temporary signage will be placed on the far left and far right of the arena 25 feet high.
"This partnership is really going to create what we would call a living innovation lab for Footprint and they're going to help us become plastic free over time," Sarver said. "We're going to help them by getting their brand out internationally. Right now, in the finals, there's people from 230 countries and probably a billion people focused on the NBA right now. They're going to help us innovate and transform how sports venues operate starting with our venue and hopefully that will spread to other venues."
Neutrogena and Aveeno Spray Sunscreens Recalled Due to Traces of Cancer-Causing Chemical
7 Tips to Keep Your A/C Unit Working Like New During Dust Storms
FDA Announces Decision Not to Regulate CBD; Will Work with Congress On The Issue
Phoenix Considering Expanding Trail Closures Time Period During Heat Warnings


Domain name seachangeperu.com has expired only once.
seachangeperu.com can be considered as a medium length domain name.
Have something to say about seachangeperu.com?
Domain root seachangeperu can be splitted into 55 different words.


text:
OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE ORGANIC TRADE ASSOCIATION
Importance of organic continues to rise as consumers value what organic offers
U.S. organic sector pivots to keep supply chain filled and workers safe
Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett: We must empower the organic
Export success in the midst of COVID-19
Organic Healthy for All
Policy criteria to elevate the role of organic, support farmers and encourage transition
Organic farming provides resilience in times of disturbance
Engaging organic shoppers in a climate conversation
Organic battles climate change
REGULATORY ADVOCACY
Trade association backs sweeping farm workforce reform
USDA releases the largest single piece of rulemaking since the implementation of the National Organic Program
A turnkey solution for developing your organic fraud prevention plan
A look at regulatory issues for organic crops, livestock, handlers and textiles
Organic Stakeholder Survey on continuous improvement for organic standards
ORGANIC NEWS + MARKET DATA
Organic sales hit $55.1 billion
Information for retailers on choosing certified organic textile products
Celebrating Organic Leaders
Organic farm brings success to a Texas work college
by Linda Richards in Business, Farm, Industry
Jan 26, 2017 Jan 26, 2017 0 Comments
Nine years ago, Paul Quinn College, a college on the south side of Dallas, TX, was financially struggling. Its graduation rate was a dismal one percent. Michael Sorrell, the new college president, decided it was time to make some big changes.
The first step was to disband the losing football program. This opened up the field to a program that could bring in revenue and opportunity: an organic farm. The effort began with establishing raised beds in 2010. In 2012, the college produced its first crops raised organically on the field after receiving major funding from the Dallas Real Estate Council and private donors.
Sorrell also instituted a work study program for all students in return for reduced tuition, with some assigned to work on the farm.
"Eliminating the football program and changing our focus saved our school," Sorrell says, adding that it changed the narrative of the institution. "We're the first urban work college in the U.S. so our students learn what it takes to be effective in the workplace. And the farm has turned out to be a major part of that."
Work program helps with tuition
The college's students—440 this year—are assigned jobs on-campus the first two years. They work off-campus the last two years. In return for 150 hours per semester, each student receives $5,000 in tuition credit annually. Part is subsidized by the school but the farm revenues from the sale of produce also help subsidize the credit.
With over 80 percent of students Pell Grant eligible, making college affordable is a critical mission. The college has lowered the cost to around $14,000 a year, helped by moving to open sourced and online resources that eliminated textbooks.
Each semester 15 to 20 students are assigned to the farm. Farm Manager James Hunter emphasizes that the program is a student-run farm. "They do everything, make the crop plans, plant and harvest, deliver produce, and next year they will set up and run a farmers' market," says Hunter.
Students also learn how to read financial documents and do balance sheets, and through the planting and harvesting schedule, they learn the concept of supply and demand.
The farm's official name is Paul Quinn College—We Over Me Farm.
"We Over Me is our institutional ethos, which values the progress of the community over the achievements of the individual, and we try to incorporate that into the daily operations of the farm," Hunter explains.
Diversified market garden farm
The farm is not currently certified organic, but adheres to all National Organic Program standards. Hunter says the college operation is beginning the Texas Department of Agriculture organic application process in the coming year.
Over the six years, the farm has grown 45,000 pounds of produce, with 20,000 pounds the goal in 2017. "We have a highly diversified market garden farm—brassicas, kale, collards, turnips and radishes are our biggest crops now, and summer squash and okra in the summer," says Hunter, adding the operation grows 40 to 50 different crops at all times. The farm also has a flock of laying hens, as well as bee colonies, and aquaponics systems to raise tilapia and basil.
Customers include Legends Hospitality at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys, Legends Hospitality at Toyota Stadium, and high-end restaurants around Dallas. Future plans include expanding production by adding seasonal high tunnels and production greenhouses, and more acreage on an area adjacent to the farm.
Community service key
Located in an under-served urban area with no grocery stores within four miles, community service is another important mission of the college. A minimum of 10 percent of produce is donated to the community through a partnership with the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB). Mt. Tabor Church, which runs a food pantry directly across from campus, receives a bulk of the farm's produce donations.
In 2015, over 3,000 pounds of produce were donated to NTFB. In 2016, 15 percent of produce was donated back to the community. In 2017, it plans to further increase food access in the local community, including a weekly farmers' market.
Future careers in organic
The school's graduation rate has been trending up, growing 10 percent in 2016 compared to 2015. And several current students and employees are considering organic careers after exposure to organic farming.
One former student and the farm's Lead Farm Hand recently became a certified Master Gardener, and is pursuing a Master's degree in Holistic Medicine where she plans to grow organic herbs for wholesale and use in her practice. Another student team ropes on the Amateur rodeo circuit, and is pursuing a career in organic agriculture, with a focus on livestock and small-scale diversified vegetable production.
Hunter said the farm's greatest challenge is also the most rewarding—having a staff of novice student employees each semester.
"Each season, we train a new group of students, and as such suffer the consequences of this steep learning curve. This semester we lost a couple rows of carrots, which were accidentally misidentified as weeds. This allows every opportunity for a teaching moment, which allows all of us to learn and grow," says Hunter. //
Tags: Organic Industry News
Advocacy, Business, Industry
Apr 09, 2021 0ORGANIC GOES TO SCHOOL
Oct 07, 2020 0Engaging Organic Shoppers in a Climate Conversation
Advocacy, Food, Industry
Oct 07, 2020 0Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards
Advocacy, Business, Farm, Food
Oct 07, 2020 0USDA releases Strengthening Organic Enforcement Proposed Rule
Advocacy, Farm
Oct 07, 2020 0We must empower the organic industry to continue answering the need
Board, Farm
Sep 17, 2020 0Trade association's Board backs sweeping farm workforce reform
Sep 17, 2020 0Importance of organic continues to rise, as sales hit $55.1 billion
Fiber, Industry
Sep 17, 2020 0Information for retailers on choosing certified organic textile products
Advocacy, Business, Food, Industry
Sep 07, 2020 0Fall 2020 Regulatory Update
Advocacy, Business
Aug 31, 2020 0Organic sector pivots to a new reality as it keeps supply chain filled and workers safe
Search The Organic Report:
Rising interest in organic transition requires diverse strategies
Vets and young folks offer new generation of organic farmers
An Organic Check-Off: It sounds good but what about...?
Report outlines economic barriers to transitioning to organic
Advancing Organic Dairy Livestock Rule through spending bill
Three change-makers to receive Organic Leadership Awards
Esperanza Threads: a place of hope and purpose
Take the first step to fight organic fraud with online training
Apr 22, 2016 10
Viewpoint on Organic Hemp: a potential alternative to GMO crops?
The Organic Trade Association's (OTA's) member organic businesses work together through networking, advocacy, and other initiatives to encourage and protect organic farming practices, and to share messages about the positive environmental and nutritional attributes of organic products with consumers, the media, and policymakers.
OTA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation or marital/family status. Persons with disabilities, who require alternative means for communication of program information, should contact us.
JOIN OTA //
California Updates
Canada News
ORGANIC GOES TO SCHOOL
Advancing organic to mitigate climate change
Government Affairs and Policy
New Organic Products
Organic Check-off
Organic Industry News
Organic Trends
OTA Members
Updates from California
© 2015. All Rights Reserved. Powered by Drupal.


We took a side trip driving from Nashville to Memphis this weekend. For the first time since leaving Idaho, we left our RV behind. In Nashville we've parked our RV at my brother's house. Because we planned to return to his place after our visit in Memphis, we opted to drive to Memphis in our van and stay in a hotel over the weekend. The kids expressed their feelings toward this plan with squeals and shouts. However, after three nights visiting Memphis with kids, I'm ready to be back in our little house on wheels.
Memphis is tucked on the far western edge of Tennessee. The Mississippi River flanks the border with definable boldness while the city itself overflows with music, fried chicken, BBQ and cultural diversity. Our visit to this "Birthplace of Rock 'n Roll" was driven by the desire to reconnect with my nephew and two college friends. During our stay we were treated to a meal consisting of BBQ, beans, greens, macaroni & cheese and apple pie as tasty and southern as they come.
Even richer than the food was our opportunity to rekindle relationships. In the last few weeks I have noticed a craving for community creeping up inside of us. This has begun to take is toll on our hearts. Twice we've camped within minutes of other traveling families. However, because of the rapid pace of our travels, our ability to connect with others has been limited. This weekend we had the opportunity to enter into deep discussions about life, loss, and God's role in our lives. It rejuvenated my heart to make those connections. It also confirmed our desire to connect with other traveling families in the future.
Our time visiting Memphis was limited and the people we were there to see took center stage. However, we did enjoy visiting a few of local sights and sounds with the kids.
The Memphis Children's Museum was a fun diversion with my nephew. We've now had the opportunity to visit a few Children's Museums. Thanks to a reciprocal arrangement through our ACM (Association of Children's Museums) membership, these visits are either free or discounted by 50%. While our kids enjoyed their visit, this wasn't my favorite of the Children's Museums we've visited so far. It was smaller in scale and I didn't feel the value was equal to the $15/person price (even with our 50% admission discount). If you are unfamiliar with the different museum memberships beneficial to traveling families, I encourage you to read this post that first clued me in.
Relaxing on the bank of the Mississippi River watching the steamboats floating effortlessly down river was a treat. There are several parking areas (some free, some paid) making this an accessible activity. The kids also found the RiverFIT riverfront fitness trail extra interesting.
The Civil Rights Museum is a place I've mentally bookmarked for the future. We didn't visit inside the museum on this trip. However, from outside the museum we were able to see the hotel balcony where Martin Luther King Jr. died and learn more about the incredibly influential life that he led through short instructional video displays. Standing in the place where history has gone before me is something that I continue to love about travel.
Walking down Beale St. after sundown with live music pulsing and neon lights illuminating the evening created a memorable close to the day.
As we head back to Nashville we tip our hats to you Memphis for your idiosyncratic melodic style. You play to your own beat and we found that beat super groovy. To see our Memphis visit via video, click here.
Have you been to Memphis? Please share your favorite spots and activities in the comments below. On my Instagram account @christiededman commented: "I would add Mudd Island museum, Pink Palace and at least drive by Graceland (don't pay to go in not worth the money) the Lichterman Nature Center is beautiful too." Mudd Island did sound amazing. We would have visited, but it had unfortunately closed for the year at October 31.


Walt Disney once said, "You're dead if you aim only for kids. Adults are only kids grown up, anyway." Disneyland and Walt Disney World have managed to win over both kids and adults alike. With rides, entertainment, resort hotels, and food and drink aimed to appeal to every age and stage of life, you are bound to enjoy your Disney vacation whether you are 4 or 74, vacationing with your kids, or honeymooning with your new spouse. This commitment to catering to all ages carries over seamlessly to Disney Cruise Line.
One might ask why you would do a Disney Cruise without children. Don't get me wrong, I love my kids and I love seeing their faces as they experience a Disney vacation, but every parent deserves the opportunity to do something for themselves, not just as "Mom" or "Dad." And for a Disney-loving girl like me, Disney Cruise Line seemed like the perfect escape. If you think you would be inundated with other people's children on a Disney Cruise, I'm here to tell you that you are wrong. I recently took a 3-night Bahamian cruise on the Disney Magic, sans kids and husband, and honestly, I rarely crossed paths with other guest's little ones. Despite how many youngsters are on the ship, Disney does a fantastic job of providing separate areas for kids and adults to congregate. Let's be honest, Disney Cruise Line IS very much child-centered. And part of that means having amazing children-only areas that keep kids engaged with magical spaces and fun organized activities. Kids are usually either busy enjoying these areas or hanging out with their families by the main pool. A great alternative to the main pool is the adult-only Quiet Cove Pool. The Cast Members on-board were great about keeping kids away from this area, which allows adults to unwind by the pool without having kids cannon balling just feet away. And with a broad selection of alcoholic beverages, you can settle in for a relaxing day by the pool.
The only potential drawback is that Disney does not have a casino on board, which is a popular activity on other cruise lines, but there are plenty of other adult activities to do. Each ship features several spaces which, during the day, are host to a variety of fun, family-friendly activities, but at night they become an oasis of entertainment for adults. You'll find sports bars, lounges, piano bars, pool-side bars, dance clubs, and much more. My personal favorite on the Disney Magic was the piano bar, Keys, where I enjoyed live music with perfectly mixed cocktails. On a Disney cruise, adults can enjoy a wide range of unique activities designed exclusively for them such as nighttime dancing, adult-exclusive mixers, karaoke, wine tastings, games and shows. There is truly something for everyone.
For the ultimate in relaxation, adult guests can choose from a plethora of pampering spa treatments at Senses Spa and Salon (or Vista Spa and Salon on the Disney Wonder). Or for a more invigorating experience, the Fitness Centers on all the Disney Cruise ships allow guests who are 18 and older to exercise with breathtaking ocean views.
I should also mention the Broadway-caliber shows, which appeal to both kids and adults. These spectacular live performances, either before or after your dinner depending on whether you are main or second seating, provide the perfect way for children to end the day and for adults to kick off a night of fun. My suggestion is to choose second seating for dinner, that way you will avoid many of the families with young children who prefer to dine earlier. Or you may choose to dine at the adult-exclusive restaurant, either Palo or Remy, depending on which ship you are on. There is an additional cost to dine in these restaurants, but many say the food is truly exceptional.
I can't end without talking about Disney Cruise Line's outstanding service, something adults have come to expect from any company and especially from Disney. I can truly say the service I received on the ship was the best service I have ever experienced. Even though I was traveling without children, my interactions with the Cast Members still possessed a magical quality. I formed friendships with my servers and felt like they truly cared about making my vacation the best ever.
Just like at any Disney destination, I created memories that will last a lifetime… Yes, even without my kids! And I look forward to experiencing Disney Cruise Line with them next time.
So if you are an adult traveling without kids, don't dismiss Disney Cruise Line just yet. After all, we're all just kids grown up.
To learn more about cruising without kids, please feel free to contact me! All of my MAGICAL services are 100% FREE!


Just wait until you get your paws on Aput the Polar Bear Stuffed Animal by Douglas! This adorable plush polar bear measures eleven inches long and is a real bundle of joy. The wonderful design and fantastic coloring of our stuffed polar bear give it a realistic appearance while still maintaining an undeniably playful and fun look. Add in excellent quality plush materials and durable craftsmanship and this plush polar bear is an instant lifelong pal. You'll love Aput's incredibly soft fur and cuddly soft body. As with the entire line of Douglas Cuddle Toys, this plush polar bear is made from all new, child safe materials, is rigorously tested for quality assurance, and meets or exceeds both the U.S. Government and the voluntary Toy Safety Standards. Recommended for ages two and up, we suggest surface washing Aput the Polar Bear Stuffed Animal.


The wait is over! Today, I'm happy to reveal our new open wood shelving in the kitchen.
If you remember, I was working with a couple of restrictions on the design of this shelf. First up, I didn't want to spend more than $500, second, I was working with a really tight turnaround time as I wanted the shelf ready for a photoshoot and finally I wasn't sure if there would be any damage to the back wall. I called up my friend Dawson of Relik Design who made my bed and asked him whether or not he thought this was feasible. Luckily, he agreed that if I produced the design, he would get me the shelf, on time and on budget! The mirror actually ended up being a helpful design element as it provided a way for us to hide the hardware we were attaching the shelf to the wall with.
Pretty big change, right? I'm really happy to finally have some wood in the kitchen. I would urge anyone who is thinking of doing an all white kitchen to consider adding some wood elements to the room whether it be the floor, countertops or shelving. It really warms the whole room up and provides some contrast against all the white. In fact, the whole room feels much lighter and more cohesive since we added the open shelving.
I've also had a few people ask me whether or not I'm worried about the dust but I honestly can't say it is a problem. These are the glasses and dishes we use on a daily basis so they are constantly in and out of the dishwasher. Wiping down the inside of the shelf is no harder than wiping the countertop below it.
I"m very happy with the way this shelf turned out. I love being able to see all of our plates and glasses on display and to be able to reach them easily. Might just be the best $500 I've ever spent. I think my little helper would agree!


Clips from Who Do You Think You Are?
Jul 27, 15 Ali Comments Off on Clips from Who Do You Think You Are?
In case you weren't able to watch Ginnifer's episode of Who Do You Think You Are? Here are a few clips I was able to find online for you to watch.
Ginnifer Goodwin on Who Do You Think You Are?
Jul 24, 15 Ali Comments Off on Ginnifer Goodwin on Who Do You Think You Are?


text:
Penthouse's All-Porn Channel Joins Slowly Developing 3-D Content Landscape
Porn isn't your thing? More 3-D content providers are hopping the bandwagon. We break them down here
By Dan Nosowitz
Vudu 3-D
The last few years have been high on 3-D hype and low on 3-D substance. Seemingly every hardware maker, whether they're making giant HDTVs or minuscule smartphones, has stuffed 3-D tech into their gadgets, but there's hardly any actual 3-D content out there to watch. That's starting to change, with major announcements from Sony, ESPN, Vudu, and, yes, Penthouse proving that there might just be some use to 3DTVs beyond Jackass 3D.
Sony/Discovery/IMAX's 3DNet
The big 3-D content announcement from this year's CES came at Sony's press conference. The company is going all-in on 3-D, with TVs, cameras, and camcorders all boasting 3-D capabilities, so it only makes sense for the company to provide some way for owners of all that equipment to actually watch 3-D content. The tech giant is partnering with Discovery and IMAX, two other 3-D pioneers, to create 3DNet, a 24-hour 3-D network that will carry 3-D content from all three.
Sony has major resources in content, owning Sony Pictures as well as Sony Music, and indeed showed off a clip from the upcoming The Green Hornet in 3-D (preview: it looks surprisingly awesome). Sony will be providing movie and television content, as well as, intriguingly, "music- and game-related 3-D content." Discovery is granting rights to its legion of TV networks and the 3-D content emanating therefrom, and IMAX will also grant the television rights of its 3-D movie content. The channel might end up being a bit of a hodgepodge, but in the currently barren world of 3-D content, a do-everything channel isn't the worst idea.
Penthouse 3D
It's only surprising that it took this long, really: Penthouse announced that they will be the first, um, adult company (in the States, at least) to launch a 3-D channel, to be called Penthouse 3D. CEO Marc Bell says they began shooting in native 3-D "last summer," and is excited to keep expanding the use of the technology. Penthouse 3D will join the similarly groundbreaking Penthouse HD when it launches sometime in the second quarter of 2011.
ESPN 3D actually launched back in June, but only broadcasts occasionally now, mostly for big events like the World Cup. But sports programming is one of the few areas where 3-D is almost inarguably warranted--cinemaphiles will debate (and, often, hate) the introduction of 3-D in their art form, but the immediacy of sports broadcasts really lends itself to 3-D. ESPN, realizing the potential, is finally expanding ESPN 3D to a full-time, 24-hour broadcast, starting on February 14th (there's nothing more romantic than watching hockey players slammed against the glass in full 3-D, right?).
The network will still be rerunning most of its content, since there simply isn't enough 3-D footage out there to run nonstop (though I'm sure we're all anxiously awaiting SportsCenter 3-D). The first focus will be on basketball, with several games already scheduled in 3-D.
Vudu Streaming 3-D
Vudu's streaming movie service may not be as ubiquitous as Netflix's, but for spanking new releases, Vudu's the way to go. Vudu's available on nearly as many devices, too, including lots of Blu-ray players, connected TVs, the PlayStation 3, and media streamers like Boxee. Now Vudu's got a step up on Netflix, as they're the first to bring streaming 3-D movie content directly to your TV.
It's still early for streamed video to be available in 3-D--it requires much more bandwidth to stream in the same quality as a 2-D movie, and low-quality 3-D looks pretty much like a migraine feels, but Vudu is confident that they'll be able to keep the quality high. The first titles will be Bolt, Meet the Robinsons, and Chicken Little, and they'll be available next week. 3-D movies will cost $1 extra to rent and $2 extra to buy over the equivalent 2-D title, which is pretty generous compared to the high cost of physical 3-D movies.


text:
JRF–The Joseph Rowntree Foundation
UK poverty statistics
Cities, towns and neighbourhoods
Economic development and local growth
Inclusive Growth
Services and local government
Housing providers
Living Standards
Minimum Income Standards
Low-income voters
Social and political attitudes
In-work poverty
Reports ›
Poverty, economic status and skills: what are the links?
Matt Barnes and Chris Lord
This research considers ways to reduce poverty according to household circumstances and introduce measures to support working parents.
Are households with a lack of skills at greater risk of poverty?
The most common type of family in poverty contains at least one working parent. This research considers ways to reduce poverty according to household circumstances and introduce measures to support working parents.
It looks at the economic activity status and skill levels of households with different incomes. The research finds:
In households without children, those in poverty are more likely to be workless, less likely to be in full-time work and more likely to have no qualifications. Families with children in poverty have a high concentration of either one or both parents out of work, and wider variation in skill levels, mainly due to mothers being out of work to care for children.
The most common type of household with children in poverty is male breadwinner couples, where the man is working and the woman is looking after the children, or working part-time.
The most common type of childless household in poverty is workless people who tend to have no-to-medium qualifications. They are mainly single people who tend to be younger and are disproportionately likely to have a health problem.
Income poverty is set to rise by 2020, and two key policy strategies to increase household incomes are reducing worklessness and improving prospects for those trapped in low-wage, low-skilled work. This study examined the economic activity and skills levels of households with different incomes and identified various types of households with common combinations of economic activity status and skill levels.
Families with children in poverty had a high concentration of unemployment, with one or both parents out of work.
Skill levels varied more widely among families with children in the lower half of income distribution, mainly because of non-working mothers caring for children.
There were four types of households with children in poverty. Most common was male breadwinner couples, where the father was working and the mother was looking after children or working part-time.
There were five types of families with children on low-to-medium incomes. The largest group was mid-skilled working couples, where the father predominantly worked full-time, with some working mothers but some mothers caring for children.
In households without children, those in poverty were more likely to be workless, less likely to be in full-time work, and more likely to have no qualifications.
Five types of households without children were in poverty. Most common were workless households, who tended to have no-to-medium qualifications. They were mainly single people who tended to be younger and were disproportionately likely to have a health problem.
There were five types of households without children on low-to-middle incomes. Most prevalent was medium-skilled working singles, who were mostly middle-aged; just over half were single men. They were mainly in routine or manual work.
With income poverty set to rise by 2020, it is necessary to understand the circumstances that households face, to better target employment and skills interventions and reduce poverty. This study used Family Resources Survey data to examine the main economic activity and skills levels of households with different incomes, focusing on the bottom half of income distribution: those in poverty and more at risk of poverty. It looked at families with children and households without children separately.
Families with children in poverty had a high concentration of unemployment, with one or both parents out of work. As would be expected from this, workless families were disproportionately likely to experience poverty. Nonetheless, this group also included a large number of working families: 6 per cent were full-time working couples. In contrast, however, the figure for full-time working couples rose to nearly half of families with children in the highest income group. There was more variation in skills than in economic activity status for families with children in the lower half of income distribution compared with the upper half. Part of the explanation was parents (usually mothers) not being in employment in order to care for children, which disproportionately placed their family in the lower-income groups, despite them often having good skill levels. This reconfirmed that other factors, such as the desire to care for children, the availability of childcare and the complexities of balancing work and family life, can be barriers to work alongside skills or employability. In analysing the relationship between economic activity and skills levels for families with children in poverty, the study identified four family types:
The most common was male breadwinner couples – families where the father was working and the mother was looking after children or working part-time.
The second most common family type was out-of-work, low-skilled single parents. They were not in work for a variety of reasons and tended to have no or mid-range qualifications.
The third most prevalent was out-of-work couples with low-to-medium skills. These families were workless for a variety of reasons, such as the mother caring for children and the father looking for work; skills levels tended to be in the middle range.
The final activity/skills type among families with children in poverty was low and no-skilled families. Work status was mixed, and the majority had no qualifications.
There were five types of families with children on low-to-medium incomes:
The largest group was mid-skilled working couples, where the father predominantly worked full-time, with some working mothers, but some staying at home to look after children.
A similar, but smaller group was mid-skilled working singles. These tended to be single mothers working at least 16 hours per week, with many working full-time. They tended to rely on benefits and tax credits to supplement their earnings.
A similar-sized group was low and no-skilled workless families. Again, they tended to be single mothers, but some were workless couples who have never worked.
Of the two smaller groups, non-working couples were out of work for a variety of reasons, but in most the father was sick or disabled.
The other small group was no-skilled working couples. These families had no qualifications, but at least one parent working full time, most often the father.
Households without children
As with families with children, households without children showed differences in economic activity status across income distribution. Whereas a quarter of men in poverty were in full-time work, over nine in ten men worked full-time in the highest-income households. Nearly two-thirds of all households without children in poverty were workless, compared with under 3 per cent of households in the highest-income group being workless. In terms of skills levels, people without children were more likely to have no qualifications than parents were. This was partly because of them being older and not benefiting from more recent changes to the education system. However, as with families with children, some households without children in poverty had relatively high skills levels. For example, nearly one in five households in poverty contained at least one adult with a degree, although nearly two-thirds of the highest-income households contained someone with a degree. Five types of households without children were in poverty:
The most common type was workless households, who tended to have no-to-medium qualifications. They were mainly single people who tended to be younger and were disproportionately likely to have a health problem.
The second most common type was medium-skilled working singles, who tended to work full-time in routine, manual or intermediate jobs; the majority had GCSE qualifications at best.
The third most prevalent type was medium-skilled working couples. These were similar to working singles, with most having GCSE qualifications at best, and one or both partners in full-time work.
Medium-skilled early retirees were the fourth type. They were older, non-working and not looking for employment. However, they were disproportionately likely to have an illness and hence their main source of income was from benefits.
The final group was no-skilled one-worker couples. The man was likely to be in routine or manual work. Most women in this group did not work, although some worked part-time.
Five types of households without children were on low-to-middle incomes:
The most prevalent type was medium-skilled working singles, who were mostly middle-aged; just over half were single men. They had low or medium levels of savings, and were mainly in routine or manual work.
The next most prevalent group was low and no-skilled early retirees. These were mostly nonworking singles, although some were couples; they tended to be older and not looking for work.
The third most common type was medium-skilled working couples. They were disproportionately younger and received almost all their income from earnings.
Medium-skilled early-retired couples were the fourth most common type. They were older, nonworking couples who disproportionately had health problems and were not looking for work.
The final type was no-skilled working couples, who were mainly in routine or manual work and tended to have lower housing costs.
The analysis shows that households containing individuals with no skills and/or no work are at particular risk of poverty. These characteristics barely feature in medium-to-high and high-income households. However, beyond this generalisation circumstances vary widely. One striking feature of the different types of households is that many of them contain people who are working. Hence the question of what sort of policy intervention might be appropriate to increase household income would depend on whether there is scope to increase the number of hours being worked, the rate of pay people receive, or to support a second earner to take up or increase the amount they work. However, for people to increase their working hours, jobs offering more hours need to be available; this is a problem in the current labour market, which has high rates of underemployment. Other potential barriers to work, such as caring responsibilities, would also need addressing. Across the types of households where people are working, many have low or no skills. Where this is the case, skills enhancement could assist people to progress in the labour market and increase their earnings. However, training would need to fit with their working lives, suggesting that employer-driven training is likely to be the best option. It would also need to be appropriate for the sort of jobs to which they could realistically progress. Given the great variety of household circumstances identified in this study, a wide range of potential interventions could be considered. Relating interventions to specific household circumstances would help to inform a more targeted approach to policy solutions designed to address household poverty and risk of poverty. However, for policy-makers to be able to do this effectively would require considerable improvements in the quality and availability of household data at local level. Data collected as part of the Universal Credit application process could be important here, if it were shared at a local level.
The study analysed data from the Family Resources Survey to illustrate the main economic activity status and skills levels of households with different income levels. These were defined as: poverty (below 60 per cent median equivalised income, before housing costs); low-to-medium income (between 60 per cent median and median income); medium-to-high income (between median and top 20 per cent incomes); and high income (top 20 per cent incomes). The study focused particularly on the bottom half of the income distribution.
SummaryPoverty, economic status and skills: what are the links? (228.98 KB)
Full ReportPoverty, economic status and skills: what are the links? (1.61 MB)
The impact of employment changes on poverty in 2020
How will changes in the structure of employment and pay affect income inequality and poverty levels by 2020?
Households below a minimum income standard: 2008/9 to 2010/11
How many households do not have an adequate standard of living?
Poverty, participation and choice
This new publication explores the relevance of sociologist Peter Townsend's ideas in the 21st century.
How much does money matter: programme summary
The assumption is that money makes a substantive difference to people's lives, but unless we better understand both the mechanisms and the extent of any impacts we cannot create effective policy and practice responses.
JRF Twitter
JRF Email
Our email newsletters
Subscribing to our email newsletters is a great way to find out about our latest news, views, research, analysis, events and jobs.
It's quick and easy to subscribe.
A unique organisation
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty. Uniquely, we also run a housing association and care provider, the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust.
Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust
Annual reports and accounts
Website acceptable use policy
40 Water End
YO30 6WP
Tel:01904 629 241
Copyright Joseph Rowntree Foundation 2020. A company limited by guarantee and a registered charity.
Charity Number (Scotland): SC049712
Charity Number (England and Wales): 1184957


text:
Q: Java TextArea and JScrollPane I have searched about attaching a scrollbar to a textarea and found some answers. Tried to fix as it says at suggestions but it still seems not to work.
My text area gets longer and longer just, even though I tried to make a static text area.
Wonder what I'm doing wrong here:
import javax.swing.*;
import javax.swing.border.EtchedBorder;
import javax.swing.border.TitledBorder;

public class Ovning20 extends JFrame {
    private JPanel p1 = new JPanel();
    private JTextArea ta1;
    JScrollPane scroll;

    public Ovning20()
    {
        setSize(400,200);
        setLocation(500, 300);
        setDefaultCloseOperation(EXIT_ON_CLOSE);
        setResizable(false);

        ta1 = new JTextArea();
        ta1.setEditable(true);
        ta1.setBorder(new TitledBorder(new EtchedBorder(), "Skriv in något:"));

        scroll = new JScrollPane(ta1, JScrollPane.VERTICAL_SCROLLBAR_ALWAYS, JScrollPane.HORIZONTAL_SCROLLBAR_ALWAYS);

        ta1.setAutoscrolls(true);
        ta1.setColumns (20);
        ta1.setRows(3);

        ta1.setLineWrap (true);
        ta1.setWrapStyleWord (true); //default

        p1.add(ta1);
        p1.add(scroll);
        add(p1);
        setVisible(true);
    }

public static void main(String[] args) {
        new Ovning20();
    }
}

A: Remove the statement
p1.add(ta1);

which is adding the textarea to panel p1 and effectively removing it from its scrollpane parent (since components can only have one parent component)

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


text:
Torah Manifesto
Although the slogan "From each according to their ability" is most often associated with Karl Marx, it comes in fact directly from our Torah. While in principle this ideal should apply to all types of contributions–wisdom, work, wealth–that each family makes toward the good of all, it was most often applied to the readily quantifiable realm of money. For when it came to agricultural leavings for the poor and contributions (tithes) to the Temple, each family's required minimum contribution was a proportion of its income.
This system of tithes and leavings is akin to the "flat rate" tax. Under the flat rate, each person contributes a fixed percentage of their income. If the rate is 10%, a person earning 100 sheqels would contribute 10 sheqels; a person making 1000 sheqels would contribute 100 sheqels. This is not the same as progressive taxation, under which the person making 1000 sheqels would contribute say, 150 sheqels, representing a higher proportion of their income. While the letter of our law mostly required only a flat-rate (fixed percentage) contribution, our ethical teaching has urged that those with higher incomes ought to give even more.
In our current political climate it is said, "Let the wealthy keep more of their earnings as an incentive for them to produce more." Remarkably, the opposite theory is applied to the poor: "Take away from the poor in order to boost their incentive to produce more."
In principle, I support the Connecticut state income tax, in part, because it is one way to make taxation more fair. At the least, those who have higher income will pay about the same percentage of the their income to support social services. In contrast, the sales tax places a relatively heavier burden on lower-income citizens; it is ultimately regressive.
At the level of our shul, it has been noted that the dues structure is not progressive; in fact, it is not even flat-rate (fixed percentage). Rather, all pay the same absolute rate (for singles or couples). Thus, the family earning $30,000 contributes the same dollar amount as the family making $300,000. It is unfortunate that overall those at the lower end of the income scale contribute a significantly higher proportion of their income to the shul than do the more well-off members. While no dues structure can be perfectly fair, it is manifest that the thrust of our ethical tradition demands at least a flat-rate (fixed percentage) system if not a genuinely progressive system.
Support of the Temple as envisioned by our Torah was on the basis of "from each according to their means." It is for that reason that I applaud the efforts of those BEKI officers and members of the Board of Directors who are working to develop what is by Torah-values a more equitable set of expectations for supporting the shul through a scaled dues structure. This is not an issue that can be quickly and decisively resolved, but the very fact of struggling with it represents an attempt to apply the ideals of Torah practically in our lives and so is to be encouraged as Avodat HaShem, the Service of God.
(c) Jon-Jay Tilsen
Tu BeShevat Celebration (part 2) with Caroline Scanlan from New Haven's Urban Resources Initiative via ZoomWednesday, January 27 - 8:00 PM


text:
Research // William Raban introduces '72-82′ screening at journal launch
On Sunday 22 June, filmmaker and LCC Professor of Film William Raban introduced a screening of an extract from his latest work at the launch of creative journal NOIT-2.
NOIT is produced by Flat Time House, a gallery, archive and artist's residency space in the former home and studio of conceptual artist John Latham, in conjunction with Camberwell Press.
A biannual journal, it explores Latham's artwork and key theoretical concerns such as the role of the artist, art and science, time, language and value/belief systems.
This second edition of the journal has been guest edited by Lisa Le Feuvre, Head of Sculpture Studies at the Henry Moore Institute, and contains new writing, artists' contributions and original research.
The London launch took place at Flat Time House and was accompanied by a special preview screening of an extract (with introduction) from William Raban's new film '72-82′, which documents ten years of London's ACME gallery.
'72-82′ features footage of pyrotechnic performances by sculptor and performance artist Stephen Cripps, tying in with NOIT-2's theme of artists and burning.
Still from 'Rights of Passage', William Raban. Image courtesy the artist.
Also screened at the launch event was 'Rights of Passage' (1997), a short film made by William documenting the percussion and pyrotechnic event of the same name by artist and musician Paul Burwell.
Read more about Research at London College of Communication.


text:
From Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia.
(Redirected from John Stewart)
"Protect Jon Stewart! He's our most important Jew!"
~ Mort Goldman on Jon Stewart
"It's Jon Stewar"
~ Stephen Colbert on Jon Stewart
The faux patriot snake handlers at Conservapedia have an even funnier article about Jon Stewart.
This is the dude who will be talking for a while. Not exactly shagworthy, but at least he's not massively corpulent.
His Holyness, Jon "The Jewish Wonder" Stewart, Prince of New York,The Green Lantern, "The Golden Jew" or simply the sarcastic Jew with the raspy voice (born Jonathan Aronwitz Davidowitz Stuart Monitz Leibowitz Jewington Schmolritz) was the world's most popular Jew. He was more well known as the banking investor of The Daily Show and winner of the Most Secretive Jew Award 7 years running. He was most famous for controlling the banks, the media, and Hollywood. Jon was one of the only owners of an authentic "time machine" that he uses to warp back to Mel Gibson's childhood, where he proceeds to force the young Mel to watch as he brutally murders Jesus. Since parting ways with his show, Jon Stewart's nemesis has become Stephen Colbert, the King of Hungary.
2 The Daily Show
3 Near conquest of Earth
4 Life as a Green Lantern
6 Jon Spends His Time
7 Special Appearances
Stewart started his career as a failed stand-up comedian. Many claimed that his failure in stand-up was due to the fact that his comedy was too clever for his audience - in fact, Jon was simply not funny. His "unfunnyness" coupled with his "Jewishness" was the perfect combination for the producers at MTV who gave him his own show. They titled it "The Jonathan Aronwitz Davidowitz Stuart Monitz Leibowitz Jewington Schmolritz Show" in an attempt to "Jew-up" the network and help shed its "Moral Christian Network" image. Unfortunately, MTV's plan backfired and the show was soon cancelled. Shortly there after Jon dropped a few names and became, simply, "Jon Stewart."
The Daily Show[edit]
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart recruited Jon as host in 1999 as he was the only actor they could find actually named Jon Stewart to fill the title role. The show's main focus is "fake news," or how it's known in the United States - "news." The show's writers, in conjunction with Jon and the rest of the show's news correspondents, have been honored with Emmy awards, Peabody awards, and a painfully nagging case of genital herpes.
Unfortunately, it appears that the show may be cancelled due to its Jewiness and reported communist ties. In response to this so-called "outrage", Jon Stewart had this to say: "AHHH! The Day of the Jew has come. Fear me!" Shortly after this outburst was observed, he spontaneously combusted.
The show is completely carbon neutral: it is powered solely by Jon's huge ego.
Near conquest of Earth[edit]
Begining around 1997, Jon began with correspondent Stephen Colbert a conquest of America. He would have succeeded too, especially since Bush came into power, but lost it when Colbert murdered Steve Carrell's stand-up carrer and began a near assasination of Stewart. He then went into hiding, only to return with a new look, and had changed his name to be pronounced like "bear". When asked once about his relationship with Stewart, Colbert shot him.
Colbert went on to successfuly take over North America in 2010 and two years later, created the Colbert Union. Its first act was the hanging of Stewart, but he then escaped. He was not seen again for many months, but by then Colbert had conquered Africa and all of Asia except China, which fell in 2018.
Life as a Green Lantern[edit]
While working as a Construction worker(His life's secret passion). Jon was approached by Mike "Hal" Jordan (Earth's then present Green Lantern). Jordan Told Jon That because of his tremendous willpower, and his ability to work with Stephen Colbert He had been selected by The Guardians of The Universe to become Earth's new Green Lantern. Though reluctant at first Jon accepted, and was quickly trained in the ways of The Green Lantern Power Ring. Eventually Jon was a full Member of The Green Lantern Corps, and had many adventures. Though upon His coming back to Earth he realized that he had been replaced by Stephen Colbert as host of The Daily Show, and Kyle Rayner as Earth's primary Green Lantern. Though he eventually returned to his TV show, and has since remained an Active Lantern He has had few adventures recently. The High Points of Jon's life in recent months has been that he realized that he was the only fully Non-lame member of the Justice League of America.
Producing, writing, and performing on a daily basis left Jon with a pathetic excuse for a personal life. It's as if someone also circumcised his soul. Jon is also the greatest Jewish porn star since Ron Jeremy.
He was our most Precious Jew. He was apparently eaten by Mr. T and Tina Fey as a gourmet meal.
Jon Spends His Time[edit]
Pwning EVERYONE'S ASS
Practicing his telekenesis
Playing World of Warcraft online (pwning n00bs)
Inventing the solar-powered flashlight (almost finished)
Trying to fix the signal in his flux-capaciter so he can finally call down David's star to carry him home
Giggling in high tones
Reading books of poetry and prose on cool spring nights
Tending to his very sensitive armpits. He must use pads to keep his sweat from staining his shirts. It calls for a dampning with rubbing alcohol twice a day.
Listening to Demetri Martin
Using linux
Bringing sexy back for a one night stand.
Taking your girlfriend and never calling her again.
Selling prescription drugs to David Letterman.
Special Appearances[edit]
Hosted the following:
Grammys 2001, 2002
Oscars 2006, 2008
Failed Dinner Party
Guest on:
Rosie O'Donnell (pre-lesbian)
Scrub a dubbing in your tub.
Retrieved from "https://mirror.uncyc.org/index.php?title=Jon_Stewart&oldid=3430726"
on Uncyclopedia
Village Dump
Pee Review
Votes for Highlight
Votes for Pictures
Requested articles
Foreign Office
Page contributors
Content is available under a Creative Commons License.
About Uncyclopedia


text:
Coronavirus Update: U.S. Economy Shrank 4.8%, New CDC Figures Reveal True Death Toll, Trump Wants Visitors to be Tested
By Anna Breuer on 29 April 2020
New York City is still the epicenter of the pandemic in the U.S.
The number of deaths from the novel coronavirus hit a somber milestone, having surpassed the number of Americans killed in the Vietnam War in the period 1955 to 1975.
The U.S. Commerce Department said that the U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate in the first quarter. The decline was its biggest contraction since the 2008 financial crisis.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the number of total deaths in seven states hit hard by the virus was 50% higher than normal over the period March 8 through April 11. The states include Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, and New York.
In New York, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo reported that 330 more people had died in New York, the fourth consecutive day of a relatively flat death rate.
Meanwhile, President Trump said he would consider requiring people arriving in the United States on international flights to be tested for coronavirus infection.
SIMPLE STEPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF DURING THE PANDEMIC
Practice social distancing consistently no matter where you are outside your home and wear a mask in public. Wash your hands often. When you do leave to go shopping, wipe down your shopping cart with a Clorox-type wipe. And did we say, "wash your hands"?
TODAY'S FACTS AND FIGURES
The number of coronavirus cases across the globe stands at 3.17 million, of which 976,685 have recovered, based on data compiled by Worldometer, a service that compiles and makes available world statistics. The death toll now stands at 219,620.
With 96,672 fatalities, France, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom now account for an increasing smaller part of the global death toll, 44%.
In the United States and its territories, the number of confirmed stands at 1.04 million, while the death toll stands at 59,459, roughly 5.75%.
Tiny San Marino, with a population of just over 33,000 and which has been testing all of its inhabitants, continues to have the highest number of deaths per million members of the population, at 1,208. No new deaths were reported in the last 48 hours, however.
Belgium now the second highest number of deaths per million members of the population, 647, followed by Andorra with 531 and Spain with 519. Italy, France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the Isle of Man, Sweden, and Ireland have 453, 362, 319, 275, 247, 244, and 235 deaths per million respectively, while China, Germany, and the United States have reported three, 76, and 180 deaths per million respectively.
OTHER CORONAVIRUS NEWS
04-29 Apple Maps now displays nearby Covid-19 testing locations in the United States.
04-28 Alaska Airlines along with the Alaska Airlines Foundation said they have donated over one million meals to local food banks across the country.
Coronavirus Update: Death Toll in U.S. Becomes World's Highest, Russia Reports Largest Daily Increase, U.K. PM Leaves Hospital
Coronavirus Update: Georgia Shops Reopen, Worldwide Death Toll Nears 200,000, FDA and Lysol Warn Against Trump Touted Cures
Coronavirus Update: Death Toll Passes 150,000, U.S. Caseload Over 700,000, Shakespeare in the Park Cancelled
Coronavirus Update: Health Officials Struggle to Contain Coronavirus as Death Toll Rises to 3,120
Boeing Posts $641 Million Loss, Will Cut 10% of Workforce
Boeing announced financial results for first quarter of 2020 amidst a worldwide market it said was "frozen" by the coronavirus...


text:
Q: Woocommerce AJAX navigation My client would like to include an audio player playing background music which doesn't stop during the navigation.
Developpement of the theme is over (based on an existing Woocomerce theme).
I am looking for a great (& if possible quick) way to make the pages loading via AJAX requests in order to keep audio playing in the background.
I do not want to download another "AJAX Woocomerce theme" and restart development since the beginning so what are the other options ? I made a few search for an extension that would fit my needs but can't seem to find one at all.

A: Before you look into this, try and take a look at this Ajax with wordpress turtorial to understand how this works. [woocommerce] [ajax] https://premium.wpmudev.org/blog/using-ajax-with-wordpress/. Its not a quik fix, BUt you also have plugiins liek https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-ajax-page-loader/ that might work.


Each Prime Core carries a fragment of a Prime's ability and grants it to the Cybertronian who wields it. Containing power far beyond that of a standard Power Core, Prime Cores are unique items that will change the way you approach a battle.
You can only get 1 copy of each Prime Core. Think carefully about which bot gets it!
Prime Cores can't be fused into other cores, so there's no risk of losing them.
Prime Cores have a maximum level of 20.
Prime Cores are given through Prime Core Chips. Every Prime Core Chip guarantees a new Prime Core - no duplicates!
When Prime Cores are released, there will be 3 Prime Cores available. New Prime Cores will be added to the game regularly until all 12 are released.
Liege Maximo Nearby outpost bots are hacked for a short time. You cannot be hacked.
Megatronus Elemental flame surrounds you, dealing a percentage of your damage every second to targets next to you.
Micronus Restores health to all nearby teammates every 5 seconds.
Alchemist Prime All of your attacks heal you for a percentage of the Damage done.
Vector Prime On 0 health, you go back in time to the location and health you had some seconds ago. One use per battle!
You gain 1 Ability Point every 35 [or at max level: 16] seconds.
Solus Prime Equips to: Every 15 seconds you create a turret that has a percentage of your health and damage and lasts for 12 seconds.
Greatly boosts damage of regular attacks and reduces damage taken below 40% Health.
Amalgamous Prime While in alt mode, increases all damage dealt by the equipped bot (including abilities) and restores health every 0.5 seconds.
Quintus Prime Each time a building or outpost bot is destroyed, create a Sharkticon with a percentage of your Health and Damage that lasts for 7 seconds.
Nexus Prime If you deploy before your Combiner deploys, your Combiner will deal a percentage of additional damage with all attacks.
Prima Prime Enemies hit by your basic attacks take extra damage from all sources for 5 seconds.


Who does the Novel Dotcom Secrets Target?
If you're an internet marketer or e-commerce business owner, This book is for you. Between 2 million and 3 million e-commerce companies exist worldwide, with the USA and Canada hosting at 1.3 million of those online businesses. It goes without saying that there's never been a greater need to have your company stand out in the millions in life, but to have your e-commerce firm deliver tangible value while providing a return. With lower start-up prices and barriers to entry, combined with the rising global trend of internet shopping and a wider reach, a growing number of entrepreneurs have turned to retail instead of brick-and-mortar businesses. With the yearly global e-retail earnings growing from the 24-26% range since 2014, the earnings potential of e-commerce companies has been for entrepreneurs to maneuver. $2.3 Trillion US dollars has been transacted in online and e-commerce earnings so far with e-retail earnings anticipated to expand to more than $4 trillion in 2021 based on the top researcher and supplier of market and consumer data, Statista. Dotcom secrets aims to help online businesses stick out from the countless e-commerce companies out there, increase the traffic to their sites, convert in-coming users through their sales funnel and to substantially increase the online sales of their goods, which will be undoubtedly the desire of each e-commerce business owner. Throughout the Dotcom Secrets book, Russell takes you into the online marketing world to educate you 7 actionable actions to help to make your e-commerce company a million dollar business rather than thousand dollar companies like all of the rest.
What are people saying about it?
Let's hear about what marketers E-commerce entrepreneurs who've read the Dotcom secrets and purchased the book from Amazon, have to say about it.
Would I recommend that the Dotcom Secrets to Internet marketers and E-commerce company owners?
So, with an assortment of over 30,000 books talking about E-commerce, Internet and internet advertising on Amazon alone, why bother reading the Dotcom Secrets by Russell Brunson? The proof of this pudding is in the tasting like they say, and when Russell Brunson has tasted online small business growth for over five decades I would say he does have a taste but a mouthful of pudding! With only 25 days to visit 2019, the countdown has begun! Many internet and e-commerce business owners, such as you likely, had plans and goals to reach for the year 2018. If your online business didn't work well in 2018 due to poor website traffic generation and conversion-related problems, I will guarantee you that by this time next year that your company will be in a glimpse at best or would have diminished at worst if you do not take steps to stand on the shoulders of an online marketing and advertising giant and also learn how to make your e-commerce business flourish. Many times, as an internet marketer or company owner, there exists a gap or chasm between the market potential of your web business idea and also the implementation plan necessary to penetrate and dominate your online marketplace. Every entrepreneur has been within their business life through this stage or stage. That's why it's very important to learn about learning what instructor and the ancient Chinese Philosopher educated. To paraphrase, Confucius taught that expression is the way we can learn – learning experience is the most painful form of learning and fake is the simplest. According to this sagely advice from Confucius, do not learn through the sour experience of blood, sweat and your toil when you have been done before by others – when residing in the fast-paced and growing world of online companies. Like Isaac Newton, stand on the shoulders of giants, so that if you can't reflect to gain knowledge on growth strategies and online marketing try and replicate approaches and the actions described in the Dotcom Secrets to help grow your online business. In conclusion, don't just take my word about the publication, business guru and strategist Tony Robbins states, after studying the Dotcom Secrets by Russell Brunson, which it's the simplest procedure that any business can use to significantly increase their web traffic, conversion and online sales.
Click here to get your free copy of Dotcom Secrets.


Here there are three different colors Nike Zoom Lebron 4.5 Shoes which your favourite color you can choose. These Nike Basketball Shoes is one of the name by Lebron James, James has been a member of the USA national team, winning a bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics and gold at the 2008 Olympics. The Nike Shoes will give you a new different feeling of a comfortable and luxurius wearing a shoes. His name shoes is very popular in the world. If you buy them now, we will give you a big surprise!