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Tuesday Mailbag: Jim Wyatt Answers Questions From Titans Fans
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NASHVILLE – Well, the Titans needed that …
Sunday's impressive win over the Atlanta Falcons was a conversation changer, among other things. It also changed the AFC South standings, and it certainly changed the tone of the questions in here.
But we're only a quarter into the season, so there's a whole lot of football to be played.
And a whole lot of questions to answer in this Tuesday's Titans mailbag…
John Cox from Camden, Arkansas
Question: Wasn't that a well-played game by our boys in blue? I thought Marcus Mariota played well and Coach V's staff made some good adjustments since the Jacksonville game. I hate to see all the Mariota blamers......4 coordinators in 5 seasons, he can't do anything about that except learn all new stuff every year. This year's make-shift front line has just about got him done in this season already, but he showed vs. Atlanta that he can make things happen. Beat the Bills at home next week and we're tied for first place in the division at 3-2. Go Titans!
Jim: Hey John. Now that's the key. The Titans can't follow up a dandy with a dud, which is what happened last year in Week 5 when the team laid an egg in Buffalo after a win over the Eagles. It was the start of a three-game losing streak. The Titans can't let history repeat itself. The team needs to beat the Bills.
Micah Layne from Coalmont, Tennessee
Question: Hello Jim. Oh what a week will do for a fan base. Gotta say I was feeling a lil down last week myself. Proud of the O-Line stepping up this week with Nate Davis looking pretty good. Our DBs are playing out of this world if we had a pass rush to go with them we would be unstoppable. Congrats to DW82 on number 500.👏 I was wondering if you see us trying to make a move for a pass rusher or just waiting until the offseason as it's a quarter into the season? Also probably won't be many Mariota hating this week. Thanks Jim and as always Titan UP!!!
Jim: Hey Micah. Not a lot of great pass rushers just walking the streets right now. And I'd be surprised to see GM Jon Robinson trade away any more draft picks, although he's surprised before. What the team needs is for guys to continue doing what they did in Atlanta. Harold Landry's two sacks was an encouraging sign, and hopefully a sign of things to come as well. The Titans have recorded five sacks in two of their four games this season, so the talent -- and scheme -- is there.
Dustin Smith from Bridgewater, New Jersey
Question: Hey Jim. I love the Titans. I make sure I travel to a home game each year and recently I've been choosing an away game to make it to each year as well. Me and a buddy who is also a Titans fan are traveling down from Jersey for the Buffalo game this week. I'm wondering if there are suggestions for a tailgate we could attend? To your knowledge, do any fans meet up like they do for road games? Thanks for everything, Jim.
Jim: Hey Dustin. Hope you have a great trip. The heat is supposed to break by the end of the week and be nice on Sunday. I can tell you there will be a lot of gameday activities surrounding Nissan Stadium before the game. Here's a link to all the Gameday info: https://www.titansonline.com/stadium/gameday" target="_blank" title="undefined">CLICK HERE. I also saw on Twitter there will be a gathering put together by HangTN. Check out @HangTN on twitter for the info. And follow me on Twitter (@jwyattsports) – I'll retweet any gatherings I see during the week.
Tim Evans from Smithville, Tennessee
Question: Hello Jim. How did Nate Davis do in the game vs the Falcons?
Jim: Hi Tim. I thought he played well. He ended up playing 40 snaps, and I saw him moving folks around. Jamil Douglas, who has started the first four contests, played 28 snaps. It will be interesting to see what happens moving forward. I know the team didn't draft Davis in the third-round to be in a rotation, but Vrabel indicated on Monday that might continue for a bit. Nate's time is coming, and may in fact be here now.
William John from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Question: Not Really a question.. But whoever lit the fire under the titans a** this week (keep it pg for the kids) they deserve a raise. The titans came out against one of the hottest offenses in the NFL and put on a show and we were on the road. Mariota and the offense were clicking on all cylinders the defense was playing like its January solid performance all around pass the message on they keep playing like that we easily will win the division keep grinding fellas Next up buffalo
Jim: Hey William. There's a joke to be had here, but I'm not about to use it. But you're right – the Titans came out ready to play in Atlanta. Now the team needs to keep it going.
Josh Bomar from Knoxville, Tennessee
Question: Hey Jim. Avid mailbagger here. In last week's mailbag, there was a lot of hating on Adoree.. on 4th and 4, he was step for step with the best receiver in the league. He played shut down D all day. No questions here, just one comment. You said it the best Jim, it's a long season. The NFL will always be an any-given-Sunday scenario. These guys that play on Sunday are all pros. Marcus haters, go find another team to root for. I loved last weeks "positive vibe mailbag" and I hope it continues. It's a long season Titans fans. Don't be so quick to make Marcus and the coaching staff walk the plank.
Jim: Hey Josh. Good to hear from you again. Adoree' played well, and I thought Malcolm was outstanding. Logan Ryan has been consistently good all season. It is a long season, and I welcome the feedback in here, good and bad. It's not always rainbows and unicorns covering an NFL team. What is sometimes maddening, I'll admit, is the ups and downs that come with every win, and loss. One week the team is "trash" and folks are making fun of the "good to great" mantra, wanting coaches fired and players cut. And the next week many of the same folks are back on board and all-in. I understand the way for the Titans to cure this is to be more consistent and to win more games in a row. And that's the plan.
Rick F from Honolulu, Hawaii
Question: Love your style in answering questions from both over enthused and negative fans. I notice most play callers cover their mouths, but Arthur Smith doesn't. Why is that?
Jim: Mahalo, Rick. Not many folks know this, but Arthur also doubles as a ventriloquist. He likes to throw off lip-readers and it looks like it worked in Atlanta. On the TD passes to AJ Brown, if you watched his lips it looked like he was saying, "Pass to Quessenberry." … 😊
Seth Knott from Jackson, Missouri
Question: Hey Jim! Hope all is going well!
My question is more geared at you... i know i know, catching you off guard!
What is your opinion on Marcus Mariota and the future with the Titans? I'm a big Marcus guy myself! As you know a bunch of fans are jumping ship... Just wanted to pick your mind.
Jim: Hey Seth. Well, I'll put this in the TBD category. More games like Sunday, and he could have a long and bright future in Tennessee. But things can change quickly in the NFL. I said at the beginning of the season he's going to need to play well, and he's going to need to be available. We're four games in with a lot to go.
Ken Tripp from Newport, Rhode Island
Question: I am sorry that the mailbag has turned into a venting session for fans and you their therapist, rather than a place for fans to ask questions. I am wondering about a few things:
1. How is Jeffery Simmons coming along? We were happy to hear that he was at least on or ahead of schedule in his recovery, when is he able to play after IR?
2. Can JRob offer Logan Ryan a contract now before the thought of FA starts to creep into his mind in the off season?
Last thing I would like to say is my Grandfather told me in 1978 if I am going to be a football fan pick a team and stick with it! I saw Mr. Earl Campbell get drafted by the Oilers and I will be a Luv ya Blue fan forever. #TitanUp #staypositive
Jim: Simmons is coming along, and making progress. This is what Mike Vrabel said when asked about him last week: "He's working through the PUP process, and we'll make a decision after six weeks. Hopefully we can get him going as soon as the time arrives, that'll be at six weeks. I enjoy working with him, and I think he's progressing. We'll just have to see what he looks like when he gets pads on and stuff. That's a long time for a guy to not have had pads on and come back and play. We'll go through the process, and after six weeks, then we'll make a decision on where he's at and how he takes the next step." As for Logan, there's nothing that restricts a deal from being done. But keep in mind a whole bunch of guys have contracts set to expire at the end of the season. While a new deal now might give Logan peace of mind, what would it do to the mindset of others with expiring deals? I'm not saying that's on anyone's mind but mine, but I wonder about things like that.
Jana Alexander from Valrico, Florida
Question: Hi, I was wondering if there is any way the Titans team would be able to autograph my SMART car? It is totally wrapped with the Tennessee Titans logo and for 3 years now I am trying to fulfill my dream of over 25 years. I used to live in Tennessee when the Titans were the Oilers. Moved to FL 12 year's ago but was staying loyal to my TITANS team. I went to Miami where I was told the team would be able to sign my car after the game with a win. Unfortunately, they didn't win. (I drove) to Jacksonville hoping my dream will be coming true. I wish I could send you a picture of my car so you would have a better understanding how important this is for me. I would really appreciate your feedback and cooperation. I drive my car every single day with pride and I am willing to provide my lil titans car for any commercial you would like to use it for. Thank you so much. Hope to hear from you soon.
Jim: Hi Jana. Well, I wish we could somehow make this happen. Sorry it hasn't worked out on the last two trips to Florida. I will tell you the team is planning to be back at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on February, 2, 2020 so maybe it can happen then. ... In the meantime, I'll include the pictures you sent me below so everyone can see this tiny beauty.
Darin Finkelstein from Chatham, New Jersey
Question: Hey Jim. Big victory! All of the longtime Titans fans are looking forward to the Bills to see if our team can show some consistency and maintain the momentum.
Kind of an off topic question. Did you notice any players, management, or coaches chatting with Mike Mularkey prior to the game? Mike did some great things for the Titans organization and left abruptly. Curious if there is any relationship left between our former coach and the Titans?
Jim: I have to be honest: I never saw Mularkey at the game. I was on the Titans end of the field in warmups, and in the press box during the game, so we never crossed paths. But I'm sure a lot of folks spent some time with him. He's a great guy and I know everyone respects him and wishes him well.
Jefferey Fradsham from Crewe, Virginia
Question: First off, I think the Titans coaching staff did a great job preparing our boys for this game, the coaches put the players in a position to make plays. The back-to-back back games against the Colts and Jaguars was a little much for Arthur to put together in his first year as O.C. Your thoughts?
Jim: Not subscribing to this theory at all. Playing two games in five days is a challenge for any team/player/coach. The Titans lost those games because they made too many mistakes and they didn't make enough plays, not because it was too much for Arthur to handle.
Benson Medina from Hilo, Hawaii
Question: Hey Jim, Good start for the Titans! But during the last three 9-7 campaigns, we have lost at least 2 games a year that we should have won (like the Bills and Chargers last year) and could have finished 11-5 and in the playoffs. My question: Do you see anything in this year's team that would lead you to believe that they could win every game they should win (we have several of them on this year's schedule)? Do we have better focus, better players, better coaching, etc. that could get us from "Good to Great"? Thanks!
Jim: Mahalo, Benson. Well, this answer will reveal itself in time. I do think the veteran leadership and the makeup of the team is better than it was last season, and the experiences from a year ago should help. Guys know they need to be more consistent, and they can't afford to have letdowns. Many would argue the team has already lost two games it should've won already, but on the flip side they've won two when they were underdogs. We're going to get some more clues this weekend about the 2019 bunch.
Michael Robinson from Chula Vista, California
Question: My question for you is more directed at the fanbase. Why are we constantly bashing our own team. Everyone has bad games and everyone in the NFL was pretty much an all-star in college. Anyone can win any day. Support the team lift them up. They will be back on top!
Jim: Thanks for weighing in Michael.
Mark Rivard from Byhalia, Mississippi
Question: Every week we see the publish of 6 things to look for. Here goes:
1. Watch Conklin perfect the look out block.
2. Watch Malcolm Butler get beat on 80% of the plays.
3. Watch A Humphrey continue his mediocre performance.
4. Watch Henry have fantastic carries early in game and not be used afterwards.
5. Watch Mariota hold the ball and assist with getting 6 sacks.
6. Be excited about reading Jim Wyatt's excuses for the team on Tuesday.
Jim: Hey Mark. Noticed this one came in about an hour before kickoff on Sunday. Well, it looks like the Falcons aren't the only ones who took the L this weekend ... 🎤👇🏻
Have a great week everyone!
Tuesday Mailbag: Fans Share Thoughts on Memorable Titans Season
The Titans lost to the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, and finished a win short of making it to the Super Bowl. In this Tuesday's Titans mailbag, fans share their thoughts on the 2019 season.
Titans DC Dean Pees Announces His Retirement
In 10 of his 12 seasons as a defensive coordinator in the NFL, Pees' defenses finished in the NFL's top 12, including his first defense in Tennessee. Also on Monday, Titans HC Mike Vrabel also confirmed defensive backs coach Kerry Coombs is leaving to become defensive coordinator at Ohio State.
Titans QB Ryan Tannehill, DL Jurrell Casey Named to Pro Bowl Team
Tannehill and Casey will join running back Derrick Henry and punter Brett Kern, named to the Pro Bowl in December, on the 2020 Pro Bowl roster.
Facing Uncertain Future, QB Marcus Mariota Thankful for Opportunity With Titans
Over the past five seasons with the team, Marcus Mariota played in 68 games, including five playoff games.
Titans Sign 10 Players to Futures Contracts
The Tennessee Titans on Monday signed 10 players to futures contracts.
Titans Come Up Short in 35-24 AFC Championship Game Loss to Chiefs
The Titans jumped out to an early 10-0 lead, but they trailed 21-17 at the half and found themselves digging out of a deeper hole in the second half in Sunday's AFC Championship Game loss to the Chiefs.
Titans RB Derrick Henry Thanks Teammates, Fans After Historic Season
Derrick Henry led the NFL with 1,540 rushing yards in the 2019 regular season. He ran for 69 yards on 19 carries against the Chiefs in Sunday's AFC Championship Game.
Titans AFC Championship Game Notes
Things that stood out for Titans in Sunday's AFC Championship Game vs. Chiefs
Sights, Sounds and Updates from AFC Championship Game
TitansOnline's Jim Wyatt gives updates before, during and after Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Game Inactives | Titans-Chiefs AFC Championship Game
Inactive Titans players for Sunday's AFC Championship Game.
Titans vs. Chiefs: Six Things to Watch in Sunday's AFC Championship Game
The Titans face the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. Titans Online's Jim Wyatt takes a look at six things to watch in the contest.
Weekend Mailbag: Jim Wyatt Answers Questions From Titans Fans Leading up to Sunday's AFC Championship Game vs the Chiefs
The Titans face the Chiefs on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium for the right to go to Super Bowl LIV. Titans Online's Jim Wyatt answers questions from Titans fans leading up to the big game.


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Published: June 30th, 2003
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is expected to decide Monday whether Oracle Corp.'s US$6.3 billion unsolicited bid for rival PeopleSoft Inc. can progress or whether it wants further information on the deal amid antitrust concerns.
While PeopleSoft has been trying to fend off the buy by raising antitrust flags, Oracle expressed optimism over the weekend that the DOJ would ultimately allow the deal to go through.
In a statement late Sunday, Oracle spokesman Jim Finn said that "we remain very optimistic that (the) DOJ will conclude that this transaction is not anti-competitive and that we will complete the transaction in a timely manner."
The company added that due to the "high-profile nature of the transaction" it expects the DOJ to issue a second request for information, however.
A further request could delay the agency's decision, giving PeopleSoft time to complete its acquisition of fellow enterprise software provider J.D. Edwards & Co., which has been put in jeopardy by the Oracle bid.
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Trumpet 179 (Blue Jay Gospel Singers) and 208 (Carolina Kings) are both unreleased.
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ABOUT IAME
Our laboratory, entitled IAME for "Infection, Antimicrobials, Modelling, Evolution", is an alliance from basic to clinical and population-based research towards medical progress in the fight against infectious diseases. Created in 2014, it belongs to the French Institute for Medical Research (INSERM), to the University of Paris and to the University Sorbonne Paris Nord. It depends of two departments of the French Life Sciences and Healthcare Alliance (AVIESAN), Infectious Diseases and Public Health. Located at the University of Paris / Bichat Medical School campus in the north of Paris and connected to several University Hospitals in close proximity, it provides a unique opportunity to mix basic scientists and clinicians involved in infectious disease research.
Led by Erick Denamur (Director) and France Mentré (Deputy Director), the lab is organised in four interconnected teams.
Team QEM "Quantitative Evolutionary Microbiology", directed by Olivier Tenaillon and Mathilde Lescat, unravels the dynamics of adaptation by combining theoretical and mechanistic models applied to quasi-exhaustive libraries of mutants at the gene or operon level, experimental evolution in vitro and in vivo, as well as inferences from phylogenetic and epidemiological data.
Team EVRest "Ecology, Evolution and Therapeutic of Virulence and Resistance in Bacteria", directed by Erick Denamur and Etienne Ruppé, achieves a better understanding of the ecological, evolutionary and molecular parameters allowing the adaptation of natural isolates of the Escherichia coli species to their various lifestyles, especially those involved in the emergence of virulence and antimicrobial resistance and develops new original therapeutic approaches to fight this pathogen.
Team BIPID "Biostatistical Modelling, Pharmacometrics and Clinical Investigation in Infectious Diseases", directed by France Mentré and Jérémie Guedj, both develops and improves statistical methods for analysis of longitudinal data obtained in clinical trials and performs clinical investigation in the treatment of several infectious diseases.
Team DeSCID "Decision Sciences in Infectious Disease Prevention, Control and Care", directed by Sylvie Deuffic-Burban and Diane Descamps, is evaluating interventions designed for infectious disease prevention, control, and care. DeSCID is focusing on chronic viral infections in axis 1 and on healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance in axis 2.
Our laboratory is located in the north of Paris between the Sacré Coeur of Montmartre and the flea market.
UMR 1137 – UFR de Médecine Paris 7 Denis Diderot
16 rue Henri Huchard
B.P. 416 – 75870 Paris cedex 18 France
RER C : sortie porte de Clichy puis bus : PC (ligne 3)
METRO : sortie Porte de Saint Ouen (300m), sortie Porte de Clignancourt (600m)
BUS : PC, 60, 81, 95 et 137
TRAIN : Gare du Nord, Gare de l'Est, Gare St Lazare puis métro
ROUTE : Boulevard périphérique jusqu'à la sortie Porte de Saint Ouen
AVION : aéroports ORLY et ROISSY puis RATP
Parking : 5 rue Louis Pasteur Valery Radot. Accès privé (contactez, au préalable,
votre correspondant sur le site pour les modalités d'accès)


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The ACCSC and our member organizations host a number of events and workshops throughout the year.
Arty Party - Will be held in January of each year. A chance to meet your Board, other members and network while hearing about the upcoming events and programs for the year!
Heritage Day of Strathcona County this event will be held in June of each year. Working with the Diversity Committee this event showcases our local cultures, heritage and art. With a new performance every 30 minutes and many vendors to explore, participants can immerse themselves in local arts and culture.
Art Walk - A new signature event working with one of our members the Art Society of Strathcona County. This event will be held on Canada Day and provides an excellent marketing opportunity for our members to showcase their work to thousands. With art demonstrations held throughout the day its sure to be a family friendly destination!
The ACCSC offers a variety of workshops which have included and are not limited to: Grant Writing, Marketing, Public Speaking and more! The ACCSC strives to work with our membership to provide quality and meaningful workshops in all areas of artistic development. Do you have a topic or skill you would like to see us offer a workshop on? Please email us your suggestions!
Members can forward their events and workshops to info@accsc.ca to be posted on this site.
Enjoy with us a trip through the past 40 years with musical pieces from all 4 decades. We think you'll be able to see how we've evolved from our humble beginnings in Josephburg to a well-respected musical troop that has travelled across Canada and into the US.
Tickets are $20 and available from any member of the Society or by calling Len Shrimpton at 780-464-4264.
We're recommending that you order your tickets in advance because feedback so far suggests that we will be sold out.
Call For Performers and Vendors!
The 2019 Heritage Day Celebration is Growing and we would like to invite you to join us on this exciting adventure! Let's put Strathcona County's Arts and Culture on the map with this fun family event!
Performances are 30 minutes on a 20x15 stage. Music can be played through the sound booth at the Agora. Please have your music on a listening device that we can plug an AUX cord into. Additional Microphones are available. Performances can be, dance, theater, comedy, music etc. A $150 honorarium will be issued to the group or individual after the performance. Applying to perform does not guarantee you a time slot on stage as space and time is limited. Preference will be given to ACCSC members and will be selected by the Heritage Day planning committee.
If you would like to sell heritage crafts, art etc. or provide an educational table display about your culture we would love to have you join us! A $50 cheque deposit will be required to secure your booth/s. Upon arrival to set up your display at Heritage Day your cheque will be returned to you. Heritage crafts include, knitting, weaving, carving etc.
Home based businesses such as Scentsy, Tupperware etc will not be accepted.
Once performances and vendors have been selected there will be an opportunity to share your art/group/business through radio interviews and advertising.
Contact the Art Society to arrange a drop off time.
November 25, 2017 How Can I Keep from Singing?
April 15, 2016 Spring into Art!
April 13, 2016 Ginger & Rosemary Theatre presents "Three on a Seesaw"
September 26, 2015 Celebrate Alberta Culture Days with us.
September 27, 2014 What is Pop Art?


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What Humanity Would Look Like If It Had Evolved To Survive Car Crashes
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By Felix Behr AND Matt Reigle/Updated: June 14, 2022 9:05 am EST
It may surprise you to learn that your body cannot withstand the impact forces of a car driving at just under 19 miles per hour. Our species simply did not evolve in an environment where blocks of steel zoom all over the place. According to Victoria's Transport Accident Commission, "a pedestrian or a cyclist is struck by a car traveling at 30km per hour (19 mph) or more, their chances of dying start to increase, and by 60km per hour (37 mph) an hour there's almost no chance of surviving" (via Simple).
With this in mind, the government of the Australian state of Victoria decided to run a campaign called Towards Zero, with the idea that if they raised awareness of the human body's frailty, people might drive roads more carefully, perhaps resulting in zero fatalities due to collisions. The Victorian government decided to pose an interesting question in a set of public service announcements: what if human beings evolved over time and developed characteristics that would be beneficial for surviving car crashes?
How human evolution works
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Evolution is the process through which organisms change over generations. According to National Geographic, Charles Darwin is credited with pitching the idea that evolution occurs thanks to natural selection. This is when organisms with traits better suited to survive live, while others in the population do not. The traits that helped the living organism survive are then passed on to its offspring and over time — a lot of time — the entire species can change.
According to Britannica, humans first emerged around 315,000 years ago after developing traits that were better suited for their environment, like walking upright on two legs and the ability to develop and use tools. Evolution is a slow process that unfolds over thousands of years, this is why in the short time that cars have been around humans haven't yet adapted to the danger they can pose. However, at some point, thousands of years down the line, they might.
Towards Zero needed a way to get peoples' attention
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In 2015, when the state government of Victoria decided to launch their Towards Zero initiative — which seeks to someday make the number of vehicle accident fatalities zero — they decided to put together a campaign to raise public awareness. Traditionally, these kinds of campaigns rely on heavy displays of shock and gore — cars rocketing into the air, people mangled, and so on. The team wanted to focus on the scientific aspects of their goal without losing the visceral quality.
"We needed to find a way to communicate that to people but not make them feel like it was a cold, clinical data point," Head of Planning at DDB Group Australia, Matt Pearce, said to Simple. "We decided to just focus on the human form. It's something everyone can relate to because it's about how we're all built."
And so, they developed Graham, — a composite model of what a human man may look like and be built like if the humans evolved to survive car crashes. "Through Graham," Pearce said, "We could talk about why we need airbags, seatbelts, speed limits — he allows us to address all of these things."
Meet Graham
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By illustrating how radically different we would look if human bodies had evolved to include the biological equivalents of automotive safety equipment, the team hoped to display just how important driving carefully really is. Visitors to the Towards Zero website can click on different parts of Graham's body, like his brain, to see how the team, comprised of a trauma surgeon, a crash expert, and an artist redesigned the human body.
"Graham's brain is the same as yours, but his skull is a lot bigger, with more cerebrospinal fluid and ligaments to brace the brain when a collision occurs. His head offers greater overall safety, effectively protecting the brain and reducing the damage caused on internal impact with the skull wall," Patricia Piccinini, the artist who created the life-sized Graham sculpture, said. Similar measures were taken for the other parts of Graham's body which are frequently injured in modern humans, including a strengthened rib cage with small airbags between each rib and an ultra-sturdy neck to protect against whiplash.
Graham was certainly attention grabbing
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According to Simple's profile, 77% of those who saw images of Graham or who saw the model in person reported it made them realize "their own fragility when thinking about road safety." CNN reported Graham was originally displayed at the State Library of Victoria but then went on tour around the country as a traveling display to spread Towards Zero's message on the importance of road safety and reducing traffic fatalities.
Of course, given Graham's unusual appearance, he and the campaign were eventually spoofed. A few years after Graham made his rounds, a parody of Graham was released. He was called Grant, and he was described as "designed to survive the trauma of a career in advertising," by physically evolving to endure "dangerously long hours, self-induced stress and rampant alcoholism." According to The Drum, those evolutionary traits looked like "Ears that filter out conflicting opinions," and "An auxiliary liver to process copious amounts of alcohol" among others.


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The new generation of start-up Brits living in Berlin ponder their future ahead of Article 50 trigger day
March 28, 2017 BrexitAftermath of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Berlin, Brexit, Brexit negotiations, British MPs, British people, Brussels, City: Berlin, Conflict of divorce laws, Continent: Europe, Country: United Kingdom, David Thomason-Gray, Disaster preparedness, Divorce, Europe, European Union, Family law, Foreign relations of the European Union, Gavin Watson, Germany, Glasgow, Graeme de Plessis, Great Britain, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, London, Mhlanguli Ncube, Michel Barnier, Negotiation, Prime Minister, Theresa May, Thomas Mangan, United Kingdom, United Kingdom and the European Union, United Kingdom invocation of Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, Victoriastadtsmbale
As Britain prepares to trigger divorce proceedings with the European Union, launching two years of negotiations that will reshape the future of the country and Europe, Britons living in the German capital take stock of where this leaves them.
EastEnders murder suspect remanded in custody
January 12, 2016 CrimeAccra, Amon, Amsterdam, Arthur Simpson, Arthur Simpson-Kent, British people, Butre, Criminal law, Dead people, EastEnders, EastEnders actress, English people, Extradition, Ghana, Glasgow, International law, K. Srem-Sai, London, Marietta Brew Appiah-Oppong, Metropolitan police in London, Oppong, Prosper Agblor, Scotland, Sian Blake, Simpson, Simpson-Kent, United Kingdom, Zacharysmbale
A suspect in the murder of a British EastEnders actress found dead in London is remanded in custody in Accra with his lawyer saying he will argue for his release.
Dramatic scenes in Glasgow as demolition of iconic towers leaves two standing
October 12, 2015 EnvironmentBruce Report, Building engineering, Demolition, Geography of Scotland, Glasgow, Local government in Scotland, Red Road Flats, Scotland, United Kingdom, World Trade Centersmbale
Pictures show a planned controlled explosion which helped bring down Glasgow's Red Road towers on Sunday, leaving two of the six buildings still standing. Now over 2000 people from the area will be unable to return home until the demolition is fully completed.
Murray beats Tomic to put Great Britain into Davis Cup final
September 20, 2015 TennisAndy Murray, Andy Murray tennis season, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bernard Tomic, Brussels, Glasgow, Jamie, Lleyton Hewitt, Sam Groth, Scotland, Tennis, Tennis players, United Kingdomsmbale
Great Britain reach the Davis Cup final for the first time in 37 years as Andy Murray outclasses Australia's Bernard Tomic to give them an unbeatable 3-1 lead.
'The Killer' of rock-and-roll Jerry Lee Lewis celebrates his 80th birthday at London Palladium
September 7, 2015 MusicGlasgow, Great Balls of Fire, House music, Jerry Lee Lewis, Judith Brown, LGBT culture in New York City, London, Musicians, Palladium, Ringo Starr, United Kingdom, United Statessmbale
Rock-and-roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis kicked off his farewell tour and celebrated his 80th birthday with a sell-out concert at the London Palladium.
08May/15
Nationalists set to sweep Scotland but be shut out of UK govt
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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (MAY 8, 2015) (ITN) – Scottish nationalists could take nearly every seat in Scotland but be shut out of any role in the British government, according to an exit poll after voting ended in Britain's national election on Thursday (May 7).
British sky watchers strain through clouds to see eclipse
March 20, 2015 SpaceAstronomy, Bristol, Decades, Eclipses, Elaine Pooke, Europe, Glasgow, In Africa, London, Malcolm Porter, Russia, Scotland, Solar eclipse, Solar eclipse of August 21, Solar eclipse of March 20, Tom Kerss, United Kingdom, Units of timesmbale
In the southwest English city of Bristol sky gazers enjoy the solar eclipse but in London cloudy weather spoils the view.
Missing sprinter from Sierra Leone sleeping rough in London
March 11, 2015 AthleticsContinents, Countries, Earth, Economic Community of West African States, Geography of Africa, Glasgow, International relations, Jimmy Thoronka, London, Political geography, Republics, Richard Dent, Sierra Leone, sprinter, United Kingdomsmbale
A sprinter from Sierra Leone, who disappeared after competing in last year's Commonwealth Games, talks about sleeping rough in London and how he has tried to take his own life.
Durban formally submits bid for 2022 Commonwealth Games
March 2, 2015 SportsAustralia, Bids for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Cameron van der Burgh, Commonwealth Games, Durban, Durban bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Edmonton, Glasgow, Imran, London, Malaysia, Multi-sport events, Nelson Mandela, New Zealand, Olympic Games, South Africa, Sports, United Kingdomsmbale
LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (MARCH 2, 2015) (REUTERS) – Durban formally handed over its bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games at a ceremony in London on Monday (March 2).
Madonna's 35 City 'Rebel Heart' Tour Announced For North America and Europe
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Tour Kicks Off In Miami August 29th in Support of "Rebel Heart" Album.
Additional Concert Dates To Be Added In Australia And Asia


These are the days that Reindeer love And pranks the Northern star — This is the Sun's objective, And Finland of the Year.
In English literature of the Elizabethan era, elves became conflated with the fairies of Romance culture, so that the two terms began to be used interchangeably. German Romanticist writers were influenced by this notion of the 'elf', and reimported the English word elf in that context into the German language. In Scandinavia, probably through a process of euphemism, elves often came to be known as (or were conflated with) the beings called the huldra or huldufólk. Meanwhile, German folklore has tended to see the conflation of elves with dwarfs.
The "Christmas elves" of contemporary popular culture are of relatively recent tradition, popularized during the late nineteenth-century in the United States. Elves entered the twentieth-century high fantasy genre in the wake of works published by authors such as J. R. R. Tolkien, for which, see Elf (Middle-earth).
Germanic *ɑlβi-z~*ɑlβɑ-z is generally agreed to be cognate with the Latin albus ('(matt) white'), Old Irish ailbhín ('flock'); Albanian elb ('barley'); and Germanic words for 'swan' such as Modern Icelandic álpt. These all come from an Indo-European base *albh–, and seem to be connected by whiteness. The Germanic word presumably originally meant 'white person', perhaps as a euphemism. Jakob Grimm thought that whiteness implied positive moral connotations, and, noting Snorri Sturluson's ljósálfar, suggested that elves were divinities of light. This is not necessarily the case, however. For example, Alaric Hall, noting that the cognates suggest matt white, has instead tentatively suggested that later evidence associating both elves and whiteness with feminine beauty may indicate that it was this beauty that gave elves their name. A completely different etymology, making elf cognate with the Rbhus, semi-divine craftsmen in Indian mythology, was also suggested by Kuhn, in 1855. While still sometimes repeated, however, this idea is not widely accepted.
Personal names provide the only evidence for elf in Gothic, which must have had the word *albs (plural *albeis). The most famous such name is Alboin. Old English names in elf– include the cognate of Alboin Ælfwine ('elf-friend', m.), Ælfric ('elf-powerful', m.), Ælfweard (m.) and Ælfwaru (f.) ('elf-guardian'). The only widespread survivor of these in modern English is Alfred (Old English Ælfrēd, 'elf-advice'). German examples are Alberich, Alphart and Alphere (father of Walter of Aquitaine) and Icelandic examples include Álfhildur. It is generally agreed that these names indicate that elves were positively regarded in early Germanic culture. Other words for supernatural beings in personal names almost all denote pagan gods, suggesting that elves were in a similar category of beings.
In later Old Icelandic, alfr ('elf') and the personal name which in Common Germanic had been *Aþa(l)wulfaz both coincidentally became álfr~Álfr. This seems to have led people to associate legendary heroes called Álfr with the elves.
Elves appear in some place-names, though it is hard to be sure how many as a variety of other words, including personal names, can appear similar to elf. The clearest English example is Elveden ('elves' hill', Suffolk); other examples may be Eldon Hill ('Elves' hill', Derbyshire); and Alden Valley ('elves' valley', Lancashire). These seem to associate elves fairly consistently with woods and valleys.
November always seemed to me the Norway of the year." Where did I first encounter it? Who knows—maybe a kid's book of quotations or a calendar or something else. I know the context was cheerful rather than melancholy, although on a day like this one—gray, rainy, fall shading into winter—it felt apt, in its gnomic way.
For your fetus, the uterus is a sort of sensory playground. After he reaches 10 weeks old, he will be stretching and wriggling his limbs. By 23 weeks, your baby will start hearing your voice as well as other sounds and even responding to them. At this point he may even start to taste the foods you eat and enjoy one in particular. These experiences help your child prepare for being born and entering the world.
Multiple studies have shown that talking to your growing baby, reading him stories, or playing music can provide a simple learning experience while still in the uterus.
Will Music During Pregnancy Affect Fetal Development?
Experts are still unsure about whether music affects the fetal development of babies. Some studies have shown that fetuses do in fact hear as well as react to sounds via movement. Despite this, no one can know what exactly the movements mean. This is because it is impossible to observe an unborn child as easily as you can one who has been born.
Does Music During Pregnancy Make a Baby Smarter?
Many people have said that playing music during pregnancy for your baby will make him smarter. In reality, however, the studies that showed a link between being exposed to music and doing better in math have been focused on children that were older.
Although research has shown that piano lessons may improve the spatial reasoning skills of children, this study only looked at children between the ages of three and four. Some experts, however, have theorized that if music can affect older children so profoundly, it may benefit babies or even fetuses in a similar manner.
Other people, both parents and experts, claim that newborns recognize the music that their parents had previously played for them while they were still in the womb. In some cases, newborns will even fall asleep or perk up because of a familiar song.
Research on music during pregnancy is just beginning and experts are still split with some believing it can help the fetus while others feel it may be harmful or simply annoying to the fetus. Because of this, it is best to play music cautiously and always do so in moderation.
Even experts that promote fetal stimulation such as Van de Carr say that you should not push too hard when it comes to encouraging your child to be a musical genius. You may end up creating a high standard for your child that he will never meet.
If you decide to play music for your baby during pregnancy, you should do so because you want to enjoy it yourself and not because you want your child to be smarter. Music has the ability to perk you up, help you fall asleep, or even provide relaxation depending on what you need.
Listening to music can indirectly help your fetus because when you relax, that will be better for the baby. Any benefits your child experiences after birth due to listening to music should be considered happy but unintended consequences.
Can I Use Headphones on My Belly While Playing Music During Pregnancy?
Most experts agree that you should avoid using headphones directly on your belly as this can overstimulate the baby. People mistakenly think that the music must be loud in order to reach the baby inside the uterus but in reality amniotic fluid conducts sound very well. Instead, your best option is to simply turn on some music on your stereo while you do your daily activities.
What Volume Should I Use ?
During the late 90s, there was a report by the American Academy of Pediatrics that included several studies. This report showed that fetuses who were exposed to loud noises during a long time frame were more likely to have lower weights at birth and be born prematurely as well as an increased risk of having higher frequency hearing loss when born. Most of these studies involved the children of pregnant women who worked in areas with high noise which is different from exposing your child to music.
Despite the difference, you should try not to have your volume higher than about 65 decibels (dB) which is the volume of background music in stores. If it is higher than this, your baby may be startled or hurt. If you want to listen to music for a bit longer, try to stay lower than 50 dB.
Here are some explanations of decibel levels using common household noises to help you understand them better.
80 dB: a ringing phoneThe best type of music to play for your unborn baby is classical. This will usually include a range of notes and repeat which can create a lullaby sound. Other good options include any music that is not discordant. That is because discordant music tends to be harsh and doesn't provide soothing harmony which is a main feature of most classical music. If you are choosing music for your baby to listen to in your womb, particularly via headphones, you should opt for songs with soothing harmonies.Certain rock music as well as rap and heavy metal is usually alarming due to its loud and discordant nature. This music may startle your baby. Some studies done on animals have even suggested these types of music can negatively affect the brain development of the fetus.
Personlity quiz: What painter are you?
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Foxelle has designed for you this fun quiz to help you know better yourself and some famous painters from the past. Have a go…and let me know!
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"Try to get what you love, or you'll have to settle for loving what you get"
Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you will sleep alone.


When you woke up this morning, what did you do first? Did you hop in the shower, check your email, or grab a doughnut from the kitchen counter? What did you say to your kids on the way out the door? Salad or hamburger for lunch? Most of the choices we make each day may feel like the products of well-considered decision making, but they're not. They're habits.
In the last decade, our understanding of the neurology of habit formation has been transformed. We've learned how habits form—and why they are so hard to break. As a result, we now know how to create good habits and change bad ones like never before. At the core of every habit is a neurological loop with three parts: A cue, a routine, and a reward. To understand how to create habits—such as exercise habits—you must learn to establish the right cues and rewards.
However, the reason they continued exercising—why it became a habit—was because of a specific cue, such as always going for a jog before breakfast, and a particular reward, such as allowing themselves to luxuriate in the shower after a workout and the neurochemicals that flooded their brains after exercising.
If you want to start running each morning, it's essential that you choose a simple cue. Some ideas: Always lacing up your sneakers before breakfast or always going for a run at the same time of day. This pre-exercise trigger tells your brain, in a sense, to go into autopilot. That's why habits feel easy, automatic: because the cue has activated a portion of our neurology—the basal ganglia—where nearly-effortless patterns are stored.
Equally, you need a clear reward—such as a sense of accomplishment from recording your miles, or the endorphin rush you get from a jog. However, countless studies have shown that, at first, the rewards inherent in exercise—that sense of accomplishment or endorphins—aren't enough. Though you might intellectually know you'll enjoy working out, your neurology hasn't "learned" that fact yet.
So to teach your brain to associate exercise with a reward, you need to give yourself something you really enjoy—such as a small piece of chocolate, a big breakfast, or 30 minutes with a favorite television show—after your workout for the first few weeks.
And as your brain learns that this pattern delivers a reward—chocolate at first, and then endorphins—your neurology will start to crave the neurochemicals. Your brain will automatically substitute the endorphins for the chocolate. You'll hardly even notice what's going on.
Over time, it will become automatic to lace up your jogging shoes each morning. You won't want the chocolate anymore. You'll just crave the endorphins. The cue, in addition to triggering a routine, will start triggering a craving for the inherent rewards to come.


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Come out and enjoy your next birthday party or family outing at Driftwood Community Pool. Enjoy a relaxing day next to the clear water of the pool by reserving your party area right next to the beach entry. The rental price includes the admission of your guests to the facility and party area for four (4) hours, 1:00 – 5:00 pm.
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The Harbour Master is located in beautiful Cedar Key, FL. We are on Dock Street, right on the Gulf of Mexico.
From I-75 in Gainesville, FL, take exit 384 for SR-24 (SW Archer Rd.) Follow SR-24 52 miles Southwest into Cedar Key. In Cedar Key, continue on SR-24 to the stop sign, turning left onto 2nd St., then take the next right onto "C" St. "C" Street becomes Dock Street. We are located on the Gulf side, just past the city pier and "Steamers Restaurant". You may check in at the Dilly Dally Gally gift shop.


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William H. Cody
Contrary to what Americans love to believe, not all the stories of Civil War soldiers were filled with great deeds or glory in battle. Some soldiers did their duty even if it meant they would not have epic stories of sacrifice and honor to tell to their grandchildren years after the war. Some Union soldier did the jobs that are not written about in history books that students learn from in school. Some soldiers did their less epic duty knowing that no lengthy biography would be made to honor what they did. Even those "average" men deserve to have their honorable stories told.
William H. Cody was your average American in the Pre-Civil War age. He was a carder, mill worker. He was no cadet at the legendary United States Military Academy at West Point or a career military man. He did, however, believe in the great Union that the Founding Fathers fought for. He was willing to give up his job and leave his family to join in the great crusade to save the Union. In October of 1862 William H. Cody joined the 46th Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Company K in Springfield, Massachusetts. He signed up for nine months of active duty. The regiment's leader was Rev. George Bowler who was the regiment's founder.
The regiment left for Boston where it took transport to Newborn, North Carolina. There it was assigned to Col. H. C. Lee's Brigade. Cody's company was assigned to guard the important railroad from Newborn to Beaufort. This railroad was the Union Army's link to reinforcements and supplies. In December of that year Cody saw his first glimpse of battle when the regiment joined in Foster's Expedition to Goldsboro. During this expedition the 46th was lightly engaged at the battles of Kinston, Whitehall, and Goldsboro. Though the regiments 1,131 soldiers were engaged in these battles they lost only 1 man. Cody and his fellow soldiers fought the less known war over supply routes. He first guarded the railroad at Newbern and then fought to destroy Confederate supply lines during Foster's Expedition to Goldsboro. After nine months of war the 46th Massachusetts returned home and was mustered out of service on July 29.
After the war, William Cody returned to his occupation of a carder and lived on Pleasant Road in Medway, Massachusetts. In 1893 he moved to Alpine Place where he lived with Mrs. W. H. Cody and then later lived With William G. Cody. He became a carder at Wait's Mill. William H. Cody did not play a heroic role in the Civil War like other soldiers did, but he did do his duty in support of the cause that all the Union soldiers fought for. He did not die a heroic death or fight on a legendary battlefield, but William H. Cody should forever be remembered by the residents of Franklin as an American who did his duty and became a different kind of hero.


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"Sapper Pradeep Gandhi will be remembered as the only Asian Hindu to be killed during the Falklands War. Goosey, as we called him, would have laughed at this. I first met him at our Royal Engineers Depot in Chatham when we were on our artisan courses, and he was a great lad. He was a soldier first, then a Sapper. From Chatham, he went on to complete his commando course with the Royal Marines at Lympstone and was awarded his coveted Green Beret.
He was then posted to 59 Commando Squadron Royal Engineers in Plymouth, and soon deployed to the Falklands. His unit immediately dug into the peat hillside for better protection from the Argentinean Sky Hawk Jets strafing the Bay. During these attacks, you were as likely to catch a bullet from one of your own, with so much fire going into the air. Goosey was big and strong, and had his machine gun up defending his mates and firing at the aircraft. It was during one of these attacks that a bomb dropped close to his fighting position and Goosey was buried under a load of peat.
He was quickly attended to and his head and face were uncovered. As another attack came in, his helmet was placed over his head to offer some protection. When the attack was over, Goosey was dug out of his fighting position. Unfortunately, he had died during the previous attack. His name, besides being on the main memorial, is also on the Royal Engineers Memorial on the top of Sapper Hill overlooking Port Stanley. Goosey won't be remembered as an Asian Hindu, he wouldn't want to be, he will always be remembered as a Sapper and a friend."


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Why LSU won't have any scholarship quarterbacks for Texas Bowl against Kansas State
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Brad Davis' lone chance to lead LSU to victory looks as if it will be an uphill battle. Davis, who is normally the Tigers' offensive line coach, will serve as interim head coach for their Texas Bowl game against Kansas State on Tuesday.
The Tigers, like many other college football programs, are dealing with opt-outs by some of their best players. They're forgoing the bowl game to prepare for the NFL Draft. The team's leading rusher, Tyrion Davis-Price, went this route. He had 211 carries for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns.
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LSU is even thinner at quarterback after starter Max Johnson transferred to Texas A&M. Myles Brennan returned from the transfer portal but will not play Tuesday. The Athletic reports that the Tigers have just 39 scholarship players total, none of whom are quarterbacks.
The Tigers (6-6) had a down year, with five losses to ranked teams, all in SEC play, only one win over a ranked team (Texas A&M) and a stretch from Oct. 2 to Nov. 13 in which they won just once. The Tigers ended the regular season with two wins in a row, however.
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The Tigers got serviceable play from Max Johnson this season. The sophomore completed just over 60 percent of his passes while throwing for 2,814 yards, with 27 touchdowns and six interceptions.
But Johnson took his talents to Texas A&M last month. That potentially paved the way for Myles Brennan, who entered and then exited the portal last month. Brennan, however, is recovering from surgery to repair a broken arm. Freshman backup Garrett Nussmeier isn't expected to play; he reportedly was deciding whether to maintain his redshirt.
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That leaves LSU with no scholarship quarterbacks for this game. But somebody has to take snaps under center, so Davis could lean on walk-on QBs Tavion Faulk or Matt O'Dowd, or receiver Jontre Kirklin.
O'Dowd played just two games last year as a senior at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School, but as a junior he completed 56.2 percent of his passes while throwing for 1,396 yards and 15 touchdowns to six interceptions.
KIrklin, who's a senior, has 20 career catches for 313 yards and three touchdowns, but he was a prolific quarterback in high school. He amassed 7,468 yards while completing 54.9 percent of his passes and notching 97 touchdowns to 35 interceptions at Lutcher High School in Louisana. He was also a standout rusher, totaling 3,035 yards and 51 touchdowns.
Is LSU depleted at other positions?
LSU will be without a lot more than Johnson and Davis-Price. The team's leading receiver, Kayshon Boutte, has missed significant time with an ankle injury and won't play Tuesday. Corey Kiner, who had 65 carries for 271 yards as the team's second-leading rusher, and tight end Jack Bech, who was second on the team with 43 catches for 489 yards, will look to step up as replacements.
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The Tigers will also be without several key members of the secondary, including Derek Stingley Jr., Eli Ricks and their replacements. The team's leading tackler, Damone Clark, opted out and declared for the NFL Draft, as did Neil Farrell Jr. The two combined for 24.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks.
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Even when everyone was healthy and available, Ed Orgeron's final year in Baton Rouge was less than stellar. Things have gone downhill for the program since quarterback Joe Burrow and quarterback coach Joe Brady went to the NFL following the Tigers' 2019 national championship season. The Tigers didn't participate in a bowl last year and are 11-11 since winning the title.
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The offense in particular struggled this season. LSU ranked 83rd nationally in red-zone offense, 85th in total offense and 86th in third-down conversion percentage.
The defense was a bit better. Orgeron's squad ranked 56th in scoring defense, 58th in total defense and tied for 59th in third-down defense, but it was also 87th in red-zone defense.
One area where LSU excelled was in not committing penalties. They committed the third-fewest nationally. That number could be higher than normal with an inexperienced lineup facing a tough Kansas State squad.
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NC, Va. sign deal with Duke Energy for Dan River cleanup
Duke signed a similar agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last month
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Environmental and wildlife officials in North Carolina and Virginia signed an agreement with Duke Energy Monday for the cleanup of toxic coal ash from the Dan River, which flows through the two states.
The agreement requires Duke Energy to pay any "reasonable" cost associated with the Feb. 2 spill at its power plant near Eden, which coated 70 miles of the river in gray sludge. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is also a party to the deal.
Duke signed a similar agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last month.
The nation's largest electricity company has begun the task of vacuuming up large pockets of toxic ash that settled to the bottom of the river as far downstream as Danville, Virgina. Duke must also pay for the ongoing monitoring by government agencies of the spill's impact on aquatic life.
The agreement places no cap on what the company might be required to spend. Duke said in April that it had spent $15 million on containing the spill and the immediate aftermath. But it reiterated in a regulatory filing to investors on Monday that it is unable to predict future costs for the cleanup, new laws passed in the wake of the spill or any environmental fines that might be levied against the company.
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources spokeswoman Susan Massengale said Monday that the agreement provides "a process that attempts to avoid lawsuits by the parties," but does not bar the states from filing suit if the company does not uphold its commitments.
"This is an important step in the process of returning, as closely as possible, the Dan River to the condition it was before the spill," Massengale said.
Recent testing of water samples from the river show the level of contamination decreased quickly after the spill as the ash and the toxic heavy metals it contains sank to the bottom. However, environmental officials say those contaminated sediments are churned back up into the water at time of high flow, such as after a big rainstorm.
The byproduct left behind when coal is burned to generate electricity, the ash contains numerous toxic substances, including arsenic, selenium, chromium, thallium, mercury and lead. Wildlife officials will be collecting tissue samples from fish in the Dan to monitor whether the contamination works its way up the food chain. Public health officials in both states have advised residents not to eat fish caught downstream of the spill site.
Towns downstream of the spill site that rely on the river for drinking water, including Danville and South Boston in Virginia, have successfully been filtering out the contamination from the treated water supplied to residents.
"This agreement represents a significant milestone in Duke Energy's ongoing efforts to restore and monitor the Dan River and surrounding environment," the company said in a written statement. "Duke Energy is fully committed to the river's long-term health and well-being."
The recent agreements do not resolve an ongoing criminal investigation into the spill and the close relationships between Duke executives and North Carolina politicians and regulators. Federal prosecutors issued at least 23 grand jury subpoenas after the spill to Duke and state officials.
North Carolina lawmakers are currently debating a bill about what to do with Duke's 33 ash dumps at 14 power plants in North Carolina, which are located along rivers and lakes that cities and towns rely on for drinking water. State environmental officials say all of Duke's unlined waste pits, which contain more than 100 million tons of ash, are contaminating groundwater.
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The President will visit Japan, the Republic of Korea, and China during the month of February. The President will depart Washington on February 16, arrive Japan on February 17, and then spend February 18-19 in Tokyo, February 19-20 in Seoul, and February 21-22 in Beijing.
During his visit to these three countries, the President will discuss our common struggle against terrorism, economic recovery, the strengthening of our alliances in the region, and other areas of mutual interest.


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SPOILER ALERT: Marvel threw some mega curveballs at us in Avengers: Infinity War, leaving a bunch of questions that need to be answered.
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Film trailer: Avengers - Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War definitely shook up the MCU. Picture: Marvel Studios via AP Film trailer: Avengers - Infinity WarSource:AP
SO, SO many spoilers for Avengers: Infinity War. You've been warned so don't come crying to us if this ruins your virgin Avengers experience.
So that happened. Marvel went there. It threw some mega curveballs with that shocking cliffhanger ending and you, no doubt, have some questions. Join us as we try to digest and explain what just went down.
After a decade of producing 18 high-octane multi-billion dollar blockbusters in the interconnected Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), it was all leading to this: Avengers: Infinity War.
The Russo brothers did a decent job of marrying together way (way, way) too many characters and disparate plot strands, fleshed out a semi-interesting villain and provided thrills and gasps along the way — even if everything didn't quite gel and, let's be honest, IW isn't likely to make anyone's top five Marvel movies. It's like a perfect example of good but not great, but that's more because of corporate demands than artistic deficiency.
Thanos played by Josh Brolin is a genuinely terrifying movie villain. Picture: Marvel Studios 2018Source:Supplied
LAST CHANCE BEFORE MAJOR SPOILERS
Big bad Thanos finally appeared on screen for more than three seconds at a time to enact his dastardly plan to wipe out half the universe's population in the name of resource-control (ugh, Dick Smith is probably loving this). But more so, Marvel has done what few superhero movies have done before — the good guys lost. And a lot of them lost their lives too (if maybe not permanently), so let's delve into what this all means for the franchise going forward and for your favourite powered people.
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Let's count them down, shall we: Heimdall, Loki, The Collector, Gamora, Vision, Bucky Barnes, Scarlet Witch, Star-Lord, Drax, Mantis, Groot, Falcon, Black Panther, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Maria Hill and Nick Fury.
Wait a minute, don't some of those guys have sequels coming up, I hear you say. Spider-Man and Guardians Of The Galaxy sequels have already been confirmed and they're probably not going to be anchored by Rocket or Peter Parker's friend Ned, so we should expect some kind of time travelling magic that resurrects some if not all of the heroes that turned to dust once Thanos completed his Infinity gauntlet and clicked his purple-hued fingers. Particularly since Doctor Strange said he saw over a million versions of the future and there was only one way in which they win — surely he wouldn't have given Thanos the time stone unless he had a good reason.
Especially, astute fans will have noticed, as most of the heroes that were killed off in the genocidal move were part of the "new wave" of Marvel superheroes that are meant to carry to MCU forward in the post-Avengers 4 "Phase Four" universe, as Marvel Studios maestro Kevin Feige has spoken about before.
Chris Evan as Cap, aka 'The First Avenger'. Picture: Chuck Zlotnick/Marvel Studios 2018Source:Supplied
In fact, most of the superheroes left standing are the first wave ones whose actors' contracts are up after Avengers 4 (Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man, Chris Evans' Cap and Chris Hemsworth's Thor) and were mooted as leaving the series. So we wouldn't be etching those tombstones yet.
Despite all that, Heimdall's and Loki's deaths seem pretty permanent — total bummer because the MCU can never have enough charismatic British actors. As for Gamora, we wouldn't count her out yet since her death is so closely related to an Infinity Stone and you wouldn't think Marvel would want to forge ahead with its Guardians franchise without its female lead at a time when audiences expect compelling female characters.
After years of waiting, fans can also expect a stand-alone 'Black Widow' film.Source:Supplied
MISSING IN ACTION
Ant-Man and Hawkeye was conspicuously missing from the fray with an offhand remark about both of them bowing out after the Sokovia Accords and the toll it took on their families.
Ant-Man will be seen in his own sequel in about two months' time, though that is set in the time between Captain America: Civil War and Infinity War, which should explain in greater detail why he's not here.
Meanwhile, Hawkeye will be in Avengers 4 and Jeremy Renner has been spotted on set with a different look. Comic book readers will have theories on this, but we wouldn't want to spoil that yet.
THAT POST-CREDITS SCENE
While you waited out the long scrawl for that obligatory Marvel post-credits scene, trying to not think of rushing for the bathroom, you may have noticed Bill Bailey's name come up in the "Thanks" list. We don't know if it's the comedian or someone else with that same, probably common, name, or why he's there. Any pointers, let us know.
Anyway, the real point here is, the post-credits scene could go a long way to explaining what's going to happen next. Just as Nick Fury starts to disintegrate, he presses a device to alert someone. The symbol that flashes up on the screen is the insignia of Captain Marvel, the yet to be introduced mega-superhero to be played by Brie Larson.
In the comics, Captain Marvel can fly and shoot photon beams, as well as being imbued with your run-of-the-mill super strength. She's been touted as probably the strongest hero in the MCU to date and could likely give Thor and Hulk a good arse-kicking.
Captain Marvel will have her own movie but that won't be released until 2019 and it will be set in the 1990s (get your nostalgia hat ready). Of course, the question is, since Nick Fury has known about her for decades, where the hell has she been and why wasn't she called upon when all those other world-threatening events happened?
Expect her to be a big part of Avengers 4, which comes out after the Captain Marvel movie.
After waiting that many years for Infinity War, we've been left with more questions than answers.
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