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Creating an Anti-bullyingEnvironment for Young Children
This brochure is a short, easy-to-read information packet consisting of a variety of evidence-based practices, strategies, and intervention procedures. It is designed to help teachers support young children from being bullied or victimized in early child care and school settings. It includes examples of practical strategies that might be used by early childhood educators.
Jeremy was quiet all the way home from daycare. When his father asked what was wrong, he refused to answer. That evening at the dinner table, Jeremy burst out in tears and said, "the kids at daycare call me elephant ears and they pinch and pull on my ears."
"None of the kids at school likes Amy," 6-year old Kara told her mom and dad. "We make fun of her because she's stupid. Christi is having a birthday party and she's inviting everyone but Amy."
Division of Child CareOklahoma Department of Human ServicesThis publication was written by Viola Dallas, M.S. Division of Child Care Oklahoma Department of Human Services
2What is Bullying?
Bullying is the continuous and damaging actions of one child or children towards another. These acts are not provoked by the victim. There are two types of bullying—direct and indirect. Direct bullying includes pushing, kicking, hitting, and taking away things from others. Indirect bullying includes teasing, threatening to do harm, name calling and making faces (Crick, 1997; Olweus; 1993, 1994).
Childhood aggression starts as early as one year of age when, in interaction with peers, infants sometimes use force to take something away from another child. After the first year, children begin to acquire some social skills and are able to have good relationships with their peers. The way children connect with other children is determined by their ability and disposition and by the family and other primary environments (Crick, 1997; Olweus; 1993, 1994).
Developmental differences must be made as to what are considered normal and abnormal behaviors. Normal acts of childhood aggression range from conflicts over various items to disputes over play activities. These conflicts are normal and are not considered bullying (Hay, Payne, & Chadwick, 2004).
What Do We Know About Bullies?
(Banks, 1997; Crick, Casas, & Mosher 1997)
Bullying occurs in children as young as 3 years of age.
Children's behavior is greatly determined by the way they are treated.
Bullying in early childhood may be an early indicator of later delinquency.
Bullies have little regard for those in authority and for victims.
Bullies enjoy the pain they cause their victims.
Bullies can have a high sense of self-esteem, contrary to former beliefs.
Bullying has a negative effect on our children and our society.
What We Know About Victims
Students who are victimized by peers have no way to escape from bullying other thanpretending to be sick in order to stay at home, which provides only short-term relief. When a child is victimized in school, the teasing often increases. Bullying is not unusual in day-care and preschool environments. (Banks, 1997; Crick, 1997; Gropper & Froschl, 1999; Olweus, 1993).
When children face continued threats, they have problems focusing and learning.
Victims are often timid, look weak, and do not think highly of themselves.
They generally do not protect themselves.
Victims may be isolated socially from their peers.
Victims need to know that adults will intervene.
What is an Anti-bullying Environment?
An anti-bullying environment has been created when all staff, parents and children participate in intervention and children are able to learn in a safe and friendly environment (Banks, 1997).
Why Should I Create anAnti-bullying Environment?
Bullying has an effect on children's ability to learn and enjoy their school or child care experi-ence. Teachers can address the problems in their classrooms or child care settings (Curwin & Mendler 1997; Olweus, 1993). There is strong connection between bullying in the early years and having criminal behaviors in adulthood. Victims of bullying can become afraid of school and believe it to be an unsafe and unhappy place. If steps toward intervention are not taken in the early years, it can lead to anti-social behavior later in life (Banks, 1997).
They help prevent or reduce victimization by peers.
They provide safe, learning conducive environments for children.
They prevent or reduce emotional problems.
They increase awareness of administrators, teachers, students and parents.
They foster respect for students and teachers.
They can reduce later delinquency.
They increase child satisfaction of school life.
What I Can Do to Create anAnti-bullying Environment?
(Morris, 2000; Olweus, 1993, 1994)
Assist students to make rules to help prevent unsafe feelings.
Identify the basic values of the school or classroom.
Help students understand the consequences of breaking the rules.
Periodic class meetings should be conducted to review or revise rules.
Refer to counselors or administrators if bullying behavior continues.
Consider using a curriculum that includes cooperative play.
Provide activities that encourage their interests and abilities.
Use story telling and emphasize caring behaviors.
Let children know that hurting others is not acceptable.
Model and teach caring behaviors.
Welcome each and every child, even those that exhibit poor behavior.
Treat all students with dignity.
Initiate parent and teacher communication.
Solicit and educate parents in emphasizing peaceful values to their children.
Supervise free time activities such as lunch time and outside play.
4Ways to Talk With Children toHelp Them Feel Better
(Curwin & Mendler, 1997; Olweus, 1993)
Schedule times for children to talk about anyconcern or problem.
Discuss what makes them feel safe and unsafe.
Discuss ways to make friends.
Discuss what they can do to help themselves and others.
Discuss ways to report bullying incidents.
Let them know adults will intervene.
Discuss the role of the bystander.
How to Involve Parents in Creating an Anti-bullying Environment
Child care facilities and schools cannot create peaceful environments for children without involving parents and the community. Anti-social behaviors in many cases begin in thehome environment; therefore, educating parents could be an important component of your program. There are various ways of soliciting support and educating parents (Banks, 1997; Olweus, 1993, 1994).
Provide parents with information on anger management, violence prevention and recognition of emotional triggers.
Send home tip sheets or include tips in family newsletters that deal with topics related to violence prevention
Provide a list of parenting resources with hotline numbers and Web site addresses.
Provide parents with information to be shared with their children about feelings.
Provide information for positive parental role modeling.
Provide information as to what is appropriate television viewing for children, when toturn it off and how to set limits for viewing.
Encourage parents to take an active role in their children's education.
Encourage parents to listen to and talk with their children.
Encourage parents to set limits and rules for appropriate behavior.
Keep parents informed about what is taught in the classroom or child care setting.
Help parents to understand the negative effects of bullying and other aggressive behaviors.
5Ways to Use Children's Books
The role of the parent and teacher in the child's social development is very important and the use of books and storytelling can be very beneficial in the creation of peaceful and caring environments. Teachers must possess a caring attitude and it does not require much training. Teachers should encourage the involvement of parents in order to reinforce the book reading practices that brings out empathy and caring (Morris, Taylor, & Wilson, 2000).
Children's Books
Bernstein, S. (1991). A Family That Fights. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman. Caring adults can share this book with children about family fights. It tells children how to under-stand adult behavior as well as to help children express their feelings.
Bottner, B. (1980). Mean Maxine. New York: Pantheon Books. When Mean Maxine starts callingpeople names, she can really get to them. She got to Ralph who realizes that he has to stand up to her.
Caseley, J. (2001). Bully. New York: Greenwillow Books. Mickey's ex-friend turns into a big bully. Everyone in Mickey's family tries to offer helpful advice, but Mickey solves the problem on his own.
Chapman, C. (1981). Herbies's Troubles. New York: Dutton. Herbies troubles all began the day he met Jimmy John. Jimmy John destroyed Herbie's tunnel and continued to make things worse for him. Jimmy John finally did something to stop the bullying.
Coleman, E. (1996). White Socks Only. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman. A story about how black people dealt with discrimination by pulling together as community.
Dr. Seuss. (1984). The Butter Battle Book. New York: Random House. The story provokes children to think about the next step to take in order to solve a life-threatening conflict.
Henkes, K. (1995). Julius, The Baby Of The World. New York: Mulberry. A story of a small mouse named Lilly and her struggle to accept her baby brother.
Hoffman, M. (1991). Amazing Grace. New York: Scholastic. This is a story about family support and encouragement for a young African American girl.
Lester, H. (1999). Hooway For Wodney Wat. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin. Rodney Rat can't
6pronounce his r's, and the other rodents tease him mercilessly. When Camilla Capybera joins Rodney's class and claims to be bigger, meaner, and smarter than any of the other rodents, everyone is afraid.
Meddaugh, S. (1998). Martha Walks The Dog. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. Martha the talking dog finally figures out the way to stop the huge dog from bullying is to say nice things to him.
McMullan, K. (1995). Hey, Pipsqueak! New York: HarperCollins Publishers. A troll has taken over a bridge that Jack has to cross to deliver his present to the party. The troll tries to bully Jack into giving him something in order to cross.
Naylor, P. (1994). King Of The Playground. New York: Macmillan. The story tells children a warm, comforting solution to a problem with a child who is a bully.
Nickle, J. (1999). The Ant Bully. New York: Scholastic Press. Sid is a big bully that Lucas wishes he could squash like a bug. Since Sid is too little to do that, he bullies the ants.
Wells, R. (1985). Hazel's Amazing Mother. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers. Hazel's amazing mother rescues Hazel and her doll from a group of bullies.
Teacher Resources
Fine, E., Lacey, Alk & Baer, J. (1995). Children As Peacemakers.Portsmouth, NH: Heinemaann. This book is about one school's journey to peace. Children as young as 3 learn to solve their problems and to resolve their conflicts peacefully.
Fry-Miller, K., & Myers-Walls, J. (1989). Peace Works: Young Peacemakers Project Book II. Elgin, IL: Brethren Press.This second book of the Young Peacemakers project book series continues to introduce early childhood-through elementary-age children to learning activities related to peacemaking.
Levin, D. (1994). Teaching Young Children In Violent Times. Campridge, MA: Educators for Social Responsibility. This book is a practical guide for helping early childhood professionals create peaceful classrooms and for providing ways to integrate literacy and numerary when working with issues of peace, problem solving, and nonviolence.
7Banks, R. (1997). Bullying In Schools(Report No. EDO-PS-97-17. Washington, DC: Office of Educational Research and Improvement. (ERIC Documentation Reproduction Service No. ED407154.
Bullock, J. (2002). Bullying Among Children. Childhood Education, (78) 130-133.
Crick, N. R., Casas, J. F., & Mosher, M. (1997). Relational And Overt Aggression In Preschool. Developmental Psychology, 33. 579-588.
Curwin, R., & Mendler, A. (1997). As Tough AsNecessary: Countering Violence, Aggression, And Hostility In Our Schools. Alexandria, VI. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Delattre, E., & Delattre, A. (1993). Helping Your Child Learn Responsible Behavior. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education
Gropper, N., & Froschl, M. (1999). The Role Of Gender In Young Children's Teasing And Bullying Behavior (Report-Research 143) Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education.
Hay, D. F., Payne, A., & Chadwick, A. (2004). Peer Relation In Childhood. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 45, 84-108.
Olweus, D. (1993). Bullying At School: What We Know And What We Can Do. Oxford, UK: Blackwell Publishers.
Olweus, D. (1994). Bullying At School: Basic Facts And Effects Of A School Based Intervention Program. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 35, 1171-1190.
Morris, V.G., Taylor, S.I., & Wilson, J.T. (2000). Using Children's Stories To Promote Peace In Classrooms. Early Childhood Education Journal, 28 (1), 41-49.
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Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
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Luke Skywalker
Luke Skywalker was a Tatooine farmboy who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the greatest Jedi the galaxy has ever known. Along with his friends Princess Leia and Han Solo, Luke battled the evil Empire, discovered the truth of his parentage, and ended the tyranny of the Sith. A generation later, the location of the famed Jedi master was one of the galaxy's greatest mysteries.
Leia Organa
Princess Leia Organa was one of the Rebel Alliance's greatest leaders, fearless on the battlefield and dedicated to ending the tyranny of the Empire. Daughter of Padmé Amidala and Anakin Skywalker, sister of Luke Skywalker, and with a soft spot for scoundrels, Leia ranks among the galaxy's great heroes. But life under the New Republic has not been easy for Leia. Sidelined by a new generation of political leaders, and struck out on her own to oppose the First Order as founder of the Resistance. These setbacks in her political career have been accompanied by more personal losses.
Han Solo
Smuggler. Scoundrel. Hero. Han Solo, captain of the Millennium Falcon, was one of the great leaders of the Rebel Alliance. He and his co-pilot Chewbacca came to believe in the cause of galactic freedom, joining Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa in the fight against the Empire. But after the Battle of Endor, Han would face difficult times in a galaxy plagued by chaos and uncertainty.
Darth Vader
Once a heroic Jedi Knight, Darth Vader was seduced by the dark side of the Force, became a Sith Lord, and led the Empire's eradication of the Jedi Order. He remained in service of the Emperor -- the evil Darth Sidious -- for decades, enforcing his Master's will and seeking to crush the fledgling Rebel Alliance. But there was still good in him…
Wicket W. Warrick
Wicket W. Warrick was the brave young Ewok who willingly joined the Rebellion and aided in the battle against the Empire on the forest moon of Endor. Even before he encountered the Rebels, Wicket had devised methods for defeating the Imperial machines, plans which were implemented after the Ewok befriended Princess Leia and recruited his tribe to the Alliance's cause. During the Battle of Endor, Wicket fought valiantly alongside his new allies.
Emperor Palpatine / Darth Sidious
Scheming, powerful, and evil to the core, Darth Sidious restored the Sith and destroyed the Jedi Order. Living a double life, Sidious was in fact Palpatine, a Naboo Senator and phantom menace. He slowly manipulated the political system of the Galactic Republic until he was named Supreme Chancellor -- and eventually Emperor -- ruling the galaxy through fear and tyranny.
Videos //
Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi - Trailer
This Return of the Jedi teaser trailer from 1982 features early looks at many of the film's most famous scenes, and is the first trailer to feature the movie's new title - famously, it was originally called Revenge of the Jedi until George Lucas opted to change the name, noting that revenge is not the Jedi way. The trailer focuses heavily on the idea of "return," with the narrator opening the preview by saying, "Return to a galaxy far, far away," and later, "Return to heroic adventure," and "Return to the ultimate confrontation."
Gallery //
Locations //
A harsh desert world orbiting twin suns in the galaxy's Outer Rim, Tatooine is a lawless place ruled by Hutt gangsters. Many settlers scratch out a living on moisture farms, while spaceport cities such as Mos Eisley and Mos Espa serve as home base for smugglers, criminals, and other rogues. Tatooine's many dangers include sandstorms, bands of savage Tusken Raiders, and carnivorous krayt dragons. The planet is also known for its dangerous Podraces, rampant gambling, and legalized slavery. Anakin Skywalker and Luke Skywalker both grew up on Tatooine, and Obi-Wan Kenobi spent years in hiding on this desolate world.
Home to Yoda during his final years, Dagobah was a swamp-covered planet strong with the Force -- a forgotten world where the wizened Jedi Master could escape the notice of Imperial forces. Characterized by its bog-like conditions and fetid wetlands, the murky and humid quagmire was undeveloped, with no signs of technology. Though it lacked civilization, the planet was teeming with life -- from its dense, jungle undergrowth to its diverse animal population. Home to a number of fairly common reptilian and amphibious creatures, Dagobah also boasted an indigenous population of much more massive -- and mysterious -- lifeforms. Surrounded by creatures generating the living Force, Yoda learned to connect with the deeper cosmic Force and waited for one who might bring about the return of the Jedi Order.
Secluded in a remote corner of the galaxy, the forest moon of Endor would easily have been overlooked by history were it not for the decisive battle that occurred there. The lush, forest home of the Ewok species is the gravesite of Darth Vader and the Empire itself. It was here that the Rebel Alliance won its most crucial victory over the Galactic Empire.
Technology //
A-wing Fighter
With its sleek arrowhead shape, streamlined cockpit, and massive twin engines, the A-wing starfighter suggests raw speed even when parked within Alliance hangar bays. Faster than even the TIE interceptor, the A-wing is well suited for lightning strikes. It sports a pair of pivoting laser cannons on each wingtip. The starfighters of Green Squadron, which flew in the Battle of Endor, were made up of A-wing starfighters.
B-wing Fighter
Perhaps the oddest-looking starfighter in the Rebel Alliance fleet, the B-wing fighter is as powerful as it is ungainly. The ship's structure is almost entirely taken up by its primary airfoil, which houses a cylindrical cockpit on one end, an engine cluster in the center, and a heavy weapons pod at its base. Located just below the engine cluster are a pair of S-foils which can deploy to extend the firing arc of twin laser cannons. The B-wing's command pod has a unique gyroscopic control system. The pilot can orient it so that it always stays level with a horizon line. No matter which way the B-wing may maneuver laterally, its pilot remains upright.

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Bean Buro-Curly Table
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Interview with Bean Buro : Frank Scott: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?. Bean Buro : The sculptural centrepiece draws inspiration from traditional Chinese garden theories. Carefully sculpted forms appear to look organic and natural, yet they are innate with precise functions. Placing such sophisticatedly sculpted furniture in the centre of an environment serves more than just an eye candy, but increasing one's intuition and interaction with the space. The main idea was for the table to appear to be non-purposeful, thus allowing its large table top surface to be used creatively – its up to the user's improvisation, one may use it for work, dinning, playing games, exhibits display and many other possibilities. .Frank Scott: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?. Bean Buro : This design is part of a wider agenda of the object design research of the company, with clear research objectives of investigating the spatial effects on the social relationships caused by a furniture installation in a certain environment. It also calls for a break down of strict traditions between user and object relationships, through the use of simple and subtle changes to the form of furniture. .Frank Scott: What are your future plans for this award winning design?. Bean Buro : We hope to prototype it and realise it in our up coming interior design projects. .Frank Scott: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?. Bean Buro : The concept works started in January 2014 in Hong Kong and ended in March 2014. .Frank Scott: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?. Bean Buro : This project was designed while working on a large F&B project. It is a concept for a large dinning table to be staged as a central piece in an interior space. The shape is full of playful wiggly curves, which dramatically departs from traditional formal symmetrical tables. It celebrates playfulness and increases social dynamics. .Frank Scott: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?. Bean Buro : This project is at concept stage and has not been prototyped or constructed. The concept works started in January 2014 in Hong Kong and ended in March 2014. The project will be exhibited and published in Hong Kong China. .Frank Scott: What made you design this particular type of work?. Bean Buro : This conceptual project is part of a wider research agenda of furniture installation works of the company, with clear research objectives of investigating a.) the spatial effects on social relationships caused by a furniture installation in a fixed setting, b.) subverting the strict traditions of user and object relationships with simple and subtle changes to the form of a furniture. .Frank Scott: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?. Bean Buro : The curves appear to be random at first sight, however each curve have been carefully designed to encourage a variety of seating positions; from small clusters of a few people, to one large party for eighteen people. Users are encouraged to arrange their own chairs around a part of the table for a small party, while another party can simultaneously use the table. The shared table surface encourage conversations between users and also to strangers, because the playful curves encourages a sense of informality, allowing users to feel relaxed, open minded and connected. For large parties, eighteen people can sit around the whole table for a full extravagant event. .Frank Scott: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?. Bean Buro : This designed was entitled 'Curly', because it breaks free from a traditional dining tables, but rather has an undulating appearance, that allows for unconventional seating arrangements, thus challenging typical social behaviors. .Frank Scott: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?. Bean Buro : The table shape was digitally designed using CAD and 3D modeling softwares, where each curve is determined as a result of various users seating arrangements simulations. The curvy tabletop would be fabricated in marble by CNC laser-cut techniques. Strengthened steel table legs are carefully designed to support the body. .Frank Scott: What is the most unique aspect of your design?. Bean Buro : Whilst having a monolithic aspect, with its form and the use of white marble table top, the table actually appears to be floating, supported by 2 reinforce steel legs. The design aims to challenge our notion of gravity, and lightness. .Frank Scott: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?. Bean Buro : This project was design by Bean Buro, by lead designers Lorene Faure & Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui. .Frank Scott: What is the role of technology in this particular design?. Bean Buro : Technology plays a great part in this particular design. 3D modelling and doing small prototypes (with the use of CAD/CAM, 3D printing technologies) allows for a greater control over the geometries, and the overall outcome. .Frank Scott: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?. Bean Buro : This design is influenced by Bean Buro's on-going research on atypical furniture typologies, and the social behaviour that result. .Frank Scott: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?. Bean Buro : The main design challenge in the project is to ensure the curves of the dinning table form do not compromise user ergonomics, but to stage potential social effects and encourage conversations. It also challenges to subvert the traditional formal dinning table and break down social boundaries. The technical challenge would be to test the stability of the sculptural table and ensure the table legs are as delicate as possible to allow for the piece to 'float'. .Frank Scott: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?. Bean Buro : We believed we had some fresh ideas: 'Curly' explores a new dining typology. Whist its playful edges draws some diners together, creating more private pockets of conversation. .Frank Scott: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?. Bean Buro : We also learnt that when a design can balance function with aesthetics, the design can become unique. .
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With news breaking that Bret Bielema has left Wisconsin to become the new head coach at Arkansas (first reported by Pat Forde of Yahoo! Sports), speculation now turns to who will become the next head coach at the UW.
Here's a list of candidates listed from most likely to least likely to be named the next head coach of the Badgers...
Why it makes sense: Chryst was the offensive coordinator at Wisconsin from 2005 to 2011 first under athletic director Barry Alvarez and then under Bielema before leaving for Pitt. Seeing as he's only been gone for a year, he'll hit the ground running. Most of the players on the roster are already familiar with him, and it would be a rather seamless transition. The offense thrived under Chryst who runs a pro-style offense that will attract recruits wanting to play in the NFL. He has a reputation of grooming quarterbacks such as Scott Tolzien and Russell Wilson who are now on NFL rosters. The list of running backs and offensive linemen that have been produced at Wisconsin under Chryst's watch are pretty impressive too. The odds that he could convince highly-respected Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive line coach Bob Bostad to be his offensive coordinator are high.
Why it doesn't: Would Chryst want to jump ship at Pittsburgh after only one year. If he were to bolt for the Badgers, Pitt would literally be on their seventh head coach (counting interim head coaches) since Dave Wannstedt resigned in December of 2010. Chryst is intimately familiar with the criticism Todd Graham received after leaving the Panthers for Arizona State just last year. Pitt surged late this season to qualify for a bowl game, but Chryst's team got off to a sluggish start to the year, including a loss to Youngstown State of the FCS to open the season.
North Carolina State Head Coach Dave Doeren
Why it makes sense: Doeren was the defensive coordinator at Wisconsin from 2006 to 2010 before taking over the head coaching gig at Northern Illinois, which suggests another transition that would be rather painless. In just two seasons leading the Huskies, Doeren has put together a record of 23-4 and two MAC conference championships. The Huskies qualified for a BCS bowl game this season, the first ever from the MAC. Despite having a defensive pedigree, his offense did an amazing job by replacing quarterback Chandler Harnish and a couple offensive linemen who are now playing in the NFL. Doeren's quarterback at NIU in 2012, Jordan Lynch, was one of the best players in the nation.
Why it doesn't: Doeren literally was introduced as NC State's new head coach on Saturday. Can he get out of that contract and can he afford to do so? Like Chryst, he may not want to be perceived as someone who jumps from program to program so quickly.
Akron Vice President of Strategic Engagement Jim Tressel
Why it makes sense: Given Wisconsin's newfound rivalry with Ohio State and its head coach Urban Meyer, is there anyone more appropriate and capable of going toe-to-toe with Meyer in the Leaders division than Tressel? While at Ohio State, Tressel went 94-22 including a national championship in 2002 and four more as the head coach at Youngstown State in the division formerly known as I-AA. He knows the Big Ten, the landscape and knows how to recruit.
Why it doesn't: It's hard to overlook the scandal at Ohio State under Tressel's watch in which Ohio State players received improper benefits. The scandal led to Tressel's firing and caused Ohio State to suffer in the form of a one-year postseason ban, a reduction in scholarships and players leaving the program, notably quarterback Terrelle Pryor.
Seattle Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Darrell Bevell
Why it makes sense: Bevell is a Wisconsin legend, having quarterbacked the Badgers to a Rose Bowl victory in 1994, their first appearance in the Grandaddy of Them All since 1963. And his ties to athletic director Barry Alvarez are strong. Bevell broke into the NFL with the Green Bay Packers as as assistant from 2000 to 2005 making his ties to the state even stronger. Since leaving the Packers, Bevell has climbed up the coaching ladder as an offensive coordinator first with the Minnesota Vikings and now in Seattle where he's helped develop Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson and helped the Seahawks to a 7-5 record this season.
Why it doesn't: There will be questions whether Bevell is out of touch with the college game seeing as he's been coaching professional football for the past dozen years. In the NFL, he doesn't have to recruit, whereas at Wisconsin, it's not only a necessity, he'll have to do it well in order to win. Bevell also rubbed some Wisconsin fans the wrong way by leaving the Packers for the division rival Vikings.
Cincinnati Head Coach Butch Jones
Why it makes sense: Jones is also being courted by Colorado and Purdue, so he's a commodity in demand. After exceeding expectations as the head coach at Central Michigan where he put up a 27-13 record and three straight bowl appearances, he's done the same thing at Cincinnati where he's gone 23-14 and tied for a share of the Big East championship in each of the past two seasons.
Why it doesn't: Jones doesn't have ties to the Wisconsin program like the top names on this list. He's also reportedly been offered a lucrative contract at Colorado where they've committed to upgrades in the facilities and the stadium. A bird in hand is better than two in the bush.
Notre Dame Defensive Coordinator Bob Diaco
Why it makes sense: The last time Wisconsin hired the defensive coordinator at Notre Dame in the year after it played in the national championship game, the results were pretty good (Barry Alvarez was the defensive coordinator for the Irish under Lou Holtz in the 1989 Fiesta Bowl). Diaco has played an integral part in the Irish's rise to prominence this season as they're ranked first in the nation in scoring defense and have one of the best front sevens in the college game, led by dynamic linebacker Manti Te'o. Diaco's coaching career has spanned a better part of the Midwest and is a disciple of Hayden Fry, like Alvarez.
Why it doesn't: While Diaco's defense has been deserving of praise, it's up for debate the impact he'll have on the offensive side of the football. As a school that's gained a reputation for running a pro-style offense while churning out big-name running backs and offensive linemen, Diaco is a wild card. He's also an alum of the University of Iowa, and Bielema's departure won't exactly have Wisconsinites clamoring for a Hawkeye.
Wisconsin Athletic Director Barry Alvarez
Why it makes sense: Alvarez is the winningest coach in Wisconsin football history with a record of 118-73-4. He led the Badgers to 11 bowl games during his tenure, including eight wins and three Rose Bowl appearances, all of them victories. He's been close to the program ever since stepping down in 2006, so the transition isn't a concern. After seeing what Bill Snyder has done for Kansas State since retiring and since coming back, Alvarez can't be ruled out.
Why it doesn't: At 65 years old, there's concern that the game will have passed Alvarez by. And even if he were to take the job, he wouldn't be the long-term solution at Wisconsin. Would recruits want to commit to the Badgers knowing that they'll have yet another head coach in a few years time. It's more likely that Alvarez would take over as the interim coach for the Rose Bowl, which would seem to be fitting and stroke his ego all at the same time.
Boise State Head Coach Chris Petersen
Why it makes sense: Petersen has done more with less than just about any college head coach in the country. He's gone an amazing 83-8 in seven seasons at Boise State, including two seasons in which he's gone undefeated, both of them ending in wins in BCS bowls. The future of Big East isn't stable, which makes Wisconsin potentially an attractive destination.
Why it doesn't: Petersen has turned down head coaching overtures in the past. The pressure at Boise State is a whole lot less than it is at other schools, and he's shown he's still capable of winning and winning big with the Broncos. Still, it doesn't hurt Wisconsin to make a phone call and ask.
Louisville Head Coach Charlie Strong
Why it makes sense: In three years as the Louisville head man, Strong has led the Cardinals to a 24-14 record. He has a share of the Big East championship in each of the past two seasons and has Louisville in a BCS bowl game this season. Strong also has a reputation as a great recruiter.
Why it doesn't: Strong has strong ties to the SEC and would probably be easier lured south instead of north. He's reportedly the leading candidate at Tennessee where his relationships and recruiting base are stronger.
Stanford Head Coach David Shaw
Why it makes sense: Shaw proved his success wasn't tied to quarterback Andrew Luck and an NFL-caliber offensive line at Stanford. After leading the Cardinal to an 11-2 record and a berth in the Fiesta Bowl in 2011 as the replacement to Jim Harbaugh, Shaw replicated the 11-2 record to go along with a Pac-12 championship and a Rose Bowl appearance.
Why it doesn't: The gig at Stanford might be on equal footing as Wisconsin given the recent string of success in Palo Alto. And could Shaw handle the pressure of leaving Stanford for its opponent in the upcoming Rose Bowl? He'd never be allowed in the Bay area again.
Former California Head Coach Jeff Tedford
Why it makes sense: Tedford is on the open market after being dismissed at Cal. His reputation in Wisconsin is stronger than most other places due to his relationship with Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. In 11 season at Cal, Tedford had a winning record in nine of them, which had a major influence in Memorial Stadium being renovated and facilities being upgraded in Berkley.
Why it doesn't: In the past three seasons at Cal, Tedford had complied a 15-22 record. Even during his best seasons with the Golden Bears, Cal could do no better than the Holiday Bowl. Wisconsin probably doesn't want to viewed as the type of place that's going to hire coaches of someone else's scrap heap.
Kent State Head Coach Darrell Hazell
Why it makes sense: In just his second year at Kent State, Hazell led the Golden Flashes to an 11-2 record and a MAC East division title. For a school that has had little success over the years, he has his team ranked for the first time since 1973 and going to their first bowl game since 1972. Hazell is also being pursued by another Big Ten opponent in Purdue and has experience coaching as an assistant in the Big Ten from 2004 to 2010 at Ohio State.
Why it doesn't: Hazell only has two years of head coaching experience at the lower levels of the FBS. The Badgers will likely be looking for someone with a better resume and a lengthier track record.
Packers Offensive Coordinator Tom Clements
Why it makes sense: Clements was briefly mentioned as a candidate for the Penn State head coaching gig last season. His profile in Wisconsin has been raised as a mentor to Rodgers who's become one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. And Clements has some ties to Notre Dame as a former player and coach, as does Alvarez.
Why it doesn't: Clements is climbing the ranks in the professional game, having been promoted from quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator in the past year. He's been coaching football in the NFL since 1997 and doesn't have strong ties to the college game any more.
ESPN Broadcaster Jon Gruden
Why it makes sense: Gruden is tied to almost every open coaching job in the nation, college and pros. Why not add Wisconsin to the list? He has ties to the state of Wisconsin as an assistant with the Packers from 1992 to 1994.
Why it doesn't: If Gruden were truly interested in returning to coaching football, he could get a higher-paying gig at a place it's easier to win than Wisconsin.
TCU Linebackers Coach Randy Shannon
Why it makes sense: He has experience as a head coach at a major university and has ties to Alvarez through Donna Shalala at the University of Miami.
Why it doesn't: Shannon underwhelmed with the Hurricanes and let the Nevin Shapiro scandal occur under his watch.
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Barbara Brotman
Barbara Brotman is a Chicago Tribune columnist and writer whose Outdoors Adviser column was given the Chicago Audubon Society's 2013 environmental writing award.
Rosellen Brown
Rosellen Brown has published widely in magazines and her stories have appeared frequently in "O. Henry Prize Stories," "The Best American Short Stories" and "Pushcart Prizes." Her essay "Parsing Ambition" appears in the new collection, "A Story Larger than My Own."
Paul Buhle
Paul Buhle is a retired senior lecturer at Brown University. His comic art volumes include "Studs Terkel's Working: A Graphic Adaptation" and "The Beats" with Harvey Pekar and others.
Marcus Burke
Marcus Burke grew up in Milton, Mass. Recruited to play college basketball, an injury limited his playing time and he took up writing. At the Iowa Writers' Workshop, he was awarded a James Alan McPherson grant from the University of Iowa MacArthur Foundation Fund. "Team Seven" is his first novel.
Greg Burns
Greg Burns is a member of the Chicago Tribune editorial board, specializing in economic policy. He previously served as a business columnist and blogger, senior correspondent and business editor. Before joining the Tribune, he worked for BusinessWeek magazine and the Chicago Sun-Times.
Janet Burroway
Janet Burroway is an award-winning author of eight novels, two best-selling textbooks and a memoir, as well as numerous plays, short stories, poetry collections and children's books. She is a professor emerita at Florida State University and divides her time between Lake Geneva, Wis. and Chicago.
Laura Caldwell
Laura Caldwell is a former civil trial lawyer, director of Life After Innocence, speaker, and author of numerous novels and one nonfiction book. Her latest novel, "The Dog Park," will be released in July. She has been published in more than 25 countries and translated into more than 13 languages. lauracaldwell.com
Susanna Calkins
Susanna Calkins writes historical mysteries set in Restoration England, amid the plague and the Great Fire of London. Featuring Lucy Campion, a chambermaid-turned-printer's apprentice, "A Murder at Rosamund's Gate" and "From the Charred Remains" are the first two books in the series. susannacalkins.com
Patricia Callahan
Patricia Callahan, who has shared two Pulitzer Prizes, joined the Chicago Tribune investigative team in 2004. She and her colleagues exposed deceptive campaigns by the tobacco and chemical industries that led to the build-up of toxic flame retardants in our homes and our bodies.
Bonnie Jo Campbell
Bonnie Jo Campbell is the author of the best-selling novel "Once Upon a River," a 2011 Guggenheim Fellow and a National Book Award finalist for her story collection "American Salvage." Campbell also is the author of the novel "Q Road" and the story collection "Women and Other Animals."
Peter Campion
Peter Campion is the author of "Other People," "The Lions" and "El Dorado," all published by the University of Chicago. His honors include the Guggenheim Fellowship and the Joseph Brodsky Rome Prize (Prix de Rome.) He teaches at the University of Minnesota.
Marcos Campos
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Marcos Campos, a young Valencian chef, studied the culinary arts in his hometown. He gained more experience in modern cuisine at the Valencian restaurant, Diblu, and later worked alongside the Spanish chef master Manuel de la Osa at Las Rejas restaurant. He is the chef of Black Bull restaurant.
Gerardo Cardenas
Gerardo Cardenas is a Mexico City-born writer and journalist. He edits the literary magazine Contratiempo and has won awards for fiction and poetry. He is the author of "A veces llovia en Chicago" and "Correr es de cobardes." He lives in Oak Park.
Mark Caro
Mark Caro is a Chicago Tribune entertainment reporter and author of "The Foie Gras Wars," winner of the 2009 Great Lakes Book Award for general nonfiction. He has covered film, rock and classical music, food and other topics for the Tribune since 1989. @MarkCaro
Mairead Case
Mairead Case is a writer, teacher and editor. She is youth services coordinator at the Poetry Foundation Library, a columnist at Bookslut and a Ph.D. candidate in creative writing at the University of Denver. Her first novel is scheduled to be published in October 2015. @maireadcase
Ana Castillo
Ana Castillo is the author of "Give It to Me." A powerful voice in contemporary Chicana literature, she is the author of many books of fiction, poetry and essays, including "So Far From God" and "Sapogonia."
Dominique Chestand
Dominique Chestand is a multimedia artist, educator and organizer. She has performed on the stages of New York, Chicago, Mexico, Panama, England, Holland, Canada and Denmark. She lives in Chicago, where she works as a teaching artist for Young Chicago Authors and a coordinator for Redmoon Theater.
Chicago Public Library Summer Learning Challenge
The Chicago Public Library Summer Learning Challenge is a free, drop-in eight-week program for youth through age 13. As part of the program, every library location will offer new books, family programs, art projects and more to keep kids' brains active over the summer.
David Chiriboga
David Chiriboga is a Flamenco guitarist who has studied extensively in Spain on various occasions. With Hugo Salcedo, he currently focuses on performing many of the lighter styles within Flamenco, such as Bulerias, Alegrias and Rumbas.
Reed Farrel Coleman
Reed Farrel Coleman is the author of "The Hollow Girl" and other Moe Prager books. He has been signed by Putnam to write Robert B. Parker's Jesse Stone novels and two novels of his own. The first Jesse Stone, "Blind Spot," is scheduled to be released Sept. 9.
Columbia College Chicago
Columbia College Chicago, a diverse private, nonprofit arts and media college, offers a 21st-century education tailored for creative and motivated students preparing to become the next generation of artists and innovators.
Britteney Conner
Britteney Conner, stage name Britteney Black Rose Kapri, is a teaching artist, writer, performance poet and playwright based out of Chicago. She is an alumna turned teaching artist of Young Chicago Authors.
Fred Cook
Fred Cook is the author of "Improvise: Unconventional Career Advice from an Unlikely CEO" and the CEO of the award-winning public relations firm GolinHarris. GolinHarris was named Consultancy of the Year for 2013 by PR Week, among other awards earned on his watch. He lives in Chicago.
Matthew Cordell
Matthew Cordell has illustrated many books for children including his latest, "Rooting For You." He is author and illustrator of "Trouble Gum," "Another Brother" and "Hello! Hello!," a New York Times Notable picture book. He lives in the Chicago suburbs with his wife, author Julie Halpern, and their two children.
Katie Crouch
Katie Crouch is a best-selling novelist and essayist. Her books include "Abroad," "Girls in Trucks" and "Men and Dogs". She has also contributed to the Guardian, the San Francisco Chronicle, McSweeney's, Tin House, Slate, Salon and Glamour.
Stanley Crouch
Stanley Crouch has been writing about jazz and the African-American experience for more than 40 years. He is the author of "Kansas City Lightning: The Rise and Times of Charlie Parker" and a founder of Jazz at Lincoln Center. He is a winner of a MacArthur "Genius" Award.
Courtney Crowder
Courtney Crowder is a reporter and digital news editor at the Chicago Tribune. A graduate of New York University, she was a part of the team that founded Printers Row Journal, the Chicago Tribune's premium Sunday book section.
Noelia Cruz
Noelia Cruz is an interdisciplinary artist, poet, violinist and fashion designer. A contest winner at the Festival Internacional de Poesía en Abril, her most recent publication is "Síncopas," a poetry art book with original music compositions.
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Sturgis Looks to Add Second Liquor Store for Rally
STURGIS - Heavy liquor store traffic during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is prompting city officials to ask for a second location.
KBHB reports that the council has set a March 4 public hearing to discuss the possibility of setting up a second liquor store during the annual event that draws in hundreds of thousands of bikers to the Black Hills every year.
Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie says the second location would be to alleviate the heavy traffic at the city liquor store.
The council is proposing to change the legal description for the off-sale package liquor license in order to allow the second liquor store location.
Ainslie says the city is looking at several potential locations.
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Obama to take golf lessons from Butch Harmon
President Obama will take a golf lesson from Tiger Woods' old swing coach this weekend during a quick golf getaway to Florida.
Butch Harmon and his son, Claude III, are flying in to work with Obama at their School of Golf at the newly-redesigned Floridian golf course in Palm City.
Tim Rosaforte of Golf Digest reports Obama requested a lesson with the Harmons through an aide. He'll be the latest in a long line of presidents to tee it up with Butch.
"I've played golf with Ike, Nixon, Ford and President Bush 41," Harmon told Rosaforte. "I never played with President Clinton. I met him in the Oval Office. It'll be interesting. I know the President is a real keen golfer. I'm looking forward to it."
You can tell Harmon is telling the truth about playing with Eisenhower, given his un-ironic usage of the word "keen."
Obama's golf game has reportedly improved in the more than 100 rounds he's played since taking office. Though he keeps his golfing habits secretive (like his basketball games), various reports put him at an 18 handicap. That's respectable, but a few hours with Harmon could put Obama in the "pretty good" category.
"He's just like all of us that play golf," Harmon told Rosaforte.
Prone to cursing and too much beer consumption?
"He wants to get better," Harmon finished.
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What is the Royal Naval Reserve?
The Royal Naval Reserve (RNR) is an integral part of Britain's naval forces, comprising a corps of some 3,250 men and women who train in peacetime to enable the Royal Navy to meet its operational commitments in times of stretch, crisis, tension and war. Although some 25% of RNR personnel have previously served in the Royal Navy, the majority are volunteers drawn from all walks of life, together with a small number of qualified Merchant Navy deck officers, civilian medical practitioners and nurses.
For most branches, training is conducted in one of 13 RNR Units across the UK some of which have now sprouted 'satellite' divisions in other major towns in naval training establishments and in HM Ships world-wide. For Defence Intelligence Service and Interrogator branches, training is administered from HMS Ferret at Chicksands, Bedfordshire (contact via Director Naval Reserves. Tel No: 023 9272 7679).
The broad training requirements are set by RN organisations responsible for the operational tasking of the respective branches. Training courses and documentation are provided by the relevant RN training schools. Basic training is provided at HMS Raleigh, Torpoint, Cornwall, for ratings and at the Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Devon, for officers; both these and most other RNR courses are of 2 weeks duration or less.
Once Officers and Ratings have completed foundation and branch training, they are considered to have joined the Trained Strength of the RNR. Prior to this, they will have served as Midshipmen (age 17-20) or Sub-Lieutenants (age 20+). Thereafter promotion is by selection to Lieutenant Commander* (Major/Squadron leader equivalent), Commander (Lieutenant-Colonel/Wing Commander ) and Captain (Colonel/Group Captain). The highest appointment is the Commodore RNR (Brigadier/Air Commodore).
The Ratings' structure is equally competitive and rewarding. Once part of the trained strength, RNR Junior Ratings compete for promotion to Leading Hand (Corporal equivalent), Petty Officer (Sergeant) and Chief Petty Officer (Colour/Staff or Flight Sergeant). Some may achieve the top rank of Warrant Officer introduced in 2003. Opportunities exist for all Ratings to earn promotion to the commissioned ranks and most RNR Officers have risen up this way.
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Textiles seemed to jump out as the substrate of choice during the past year. Naturally, the increased popularity of these printable materials has inspired debate, particularly in regard to conventional vs. direct-print dye sublimation. Dye sublimation is quite unlike any other wide-format inkjet printing process. It produces colors that are wildly vibrant and can retain great detail. This month, we'll examine the differences between dye-sub technologies and consider the benefits and limitations associated with each.
The basics of conventional and direct dye sub
The conventional digital dye-sublimation process involves using a digital printer to produce an image in reverse on a coated transfer paper. Heat is then used to transfer the image from the paper onto the final substrate, which can be a polyester fabric or other polyester or polyester-coated material. The sublimation inks may be aqueous, solvent-based, or oil-based, and the inks are generally provided as four-color process plus additional colors to increase the gamut.
Sublimation refers to the process under which a substance transitions between solid and gaseous states without going through a liquid stage. The misting or fogging action of dry ice when it is exposed to room temperature is a common example of sublimation.
Sublimation inks are transferred from the carrier sheet to the final substrate using a heat press operated at approximately 356-410°F (180-210°C). Under high temperature and pressure, the dye turns into a gas and penetrates the fabric and then solidifies into its fibers. Dye-sub ink immediately transforms into gas when heated to about 390°F (200°C). The heat also opens up the pores of the polyester or polymer-coated media, which then allows the gas to permeate the material. Removal of the heat source causes the sublimation ink to revert to a solid form and the polymer pores to close, encapsulating the ink within the polymer. If done correctly, the image will never fade, crack or deteriorate as it literally becomes a part of the substrate itself.
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A judge denied bond on Thursday for a Camp Lejeune Marine accused of killing his infant son.
Updated at 4:42 p.m.
A judge denied bond on Thursday for a Camp Lejeune Marine accused of killing his infant son.
Sgt. Jordan Thomas King, 27, was charged Wednesday with murder in the death of 2-month-old Deklin John King who was taken off life support at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville earlier that day.
King had brought his son to Naval Hospital on Dec. 8 with a fractured skull. The child was airlifted to Greenville and King was arrested Saturday and charged with intentional child abuse inflicting serious injury.
King was denied bail at his first appearance Thursday morning by N.C. District Court Judge Louis Foy.
King lived with Amanda Eversole and their two sons in the Winding River Estates subdivision. Residents there said their neighborhood was usually quiet and they were shocked by the alleged violence.
King joined the Marine Corps in 2008. He is an electrical systems technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, according to base officials.
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The judge has denied bond for the father accused in his infant son's death.
Sgt. Jordan Thomas King, who was in jail on a child abuse count, was charged Wednesday by the Onslow County Sheriff�s Office with an open count of murder. He was previously charged with intentional child abuse inflicting serious injury.
His first court appearance was held this morning, Feb. 14.
Doctors removed life support for two-month-old Deklin John King at 11 a.m. Wednesday. By 1 p.m., he was dead.
King, 27, is an electrical systems technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, according to base officials. He joined the Corps in 2008.
He has two sons with Amanda Eversole. Deklin was born Nov. 18, according to the Onslow County Register of Deeds.
King stands accused of fracturing his son�s skull in two places and causing severe bruising on the back of his head, according to arrest warrants.
The case began around 5 p.m. Friday at the Naval Hospital when staff reported to authorities that an abused child had been brought to the hospital by his father. The child was airlifted from Naval Hospital toVidant Medical Center in Greenville on Friday and immediately placed on life support.


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Veteran infielder Michael Young decided to retire Thursday rather than return to the Dodgers, ending a 14-year major-league career.
The 37-year-old Covina native and Bishop Amat High School graduate had been mulling a one-year offer. At a charity bowling function on Sunday in Anaheim, Young sounded eager to return to his natural second base position again in a utility role, but also acknowledged that family was his first priority. Young and his wife live in Dallas with their three children.
"I'm going through every possible option with my family," he said Sunday. "I'm not going to hold out as long as possible."
Young played for the Texas Rangers from 2000-12, leading the franchise to its first World Series appearances in 2010 and 2011. He was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in December 2012, then to the Dodgers at the 2013 trade deadline.
Young finishes his career with an even .300 batting average, 185 home runs and 1,030 RBIs. He batted .279 in 27 games with the Dodgers between the regular season and postseason.
The Dodgers were targeting Young as a possible backup to third baseman Juan Uribe and shortstop Hanley Ramirez, and a possible insurance policy in case rookie second baseman Alexander Guerrero isn't ready to be the full-time starter.
Veteran infielders Brendan Harris and Chone Figgins signed minor-league contracts with the Dodgers and have been invited to spring training. With Young out of the picture, their chances of making the Opening Day roster increase. Dee Gordon and rookie Miguel Rojas also remain in the mix for time at second base.
With few quality free agents left on the market, general manager Ned Colletti could also target a veteran infielder via trade. Dodgers pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to spring training in nine days; position players report in 14 days.
Royals, Chen agree
The Kansas City Royals agreed to terms with left-hander Bruce Chen on one-year deal, giving them a veteran pitcher comfortable as a long reliever or in the starting rotation.
Kansas City had yet to announce the contract, which includes a mutual option for 2015.
The 36-year-old, one of the most popular players in the clubhouse, has spent the past five seasons in Kansas City. He's coming off perhaps the finest season of his 15`-year career, going 9-4 with a 3.27 ERA while making 15 starts and 19 appearances out of the bullpen.


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The man who most likely cost the Jets a victory last night, WR Paul Raymond, was waived earlier today in a rather predictable move by the Jets. QB Chris Pizzotti, who was #4 on the depth chart and did not see any action last night, was let go as well. Additionally, the Gang Green signed OG Dennis Conley, an undrafted free agent who was waived last month by the Bears.


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The concept of the "human zoo" has existed in art and literature for centuries, thus Electric Six recognizes and accepts it is not breaking new conceptual ground by naming its tenth studio album "Human Zoo". It recognizes and accepts that old ground is being broken. Like teeth. From the opening track 'Karate Lips', "Human Zoo" takes the listener immediately into a teenage karate tournament for girls as refereed by Def Leppard. The crunchy guitars hit you in the face like a teenage foot and you immediately remember why you purchased or illegally downloaded this latest Electric Six album. Like many E6 albums, "Human Zoo" does not have one defining sound, rather it is a ampler's plate of the entire history of rock and roll music. Like Motown…now we are doing Motown. 'Alone With Your Body' is the feel good necrophilia anthem of the summer and it sees the band embracing this oft overlooked section of our hometown's musical history. From there we ramble into the spaghetti-western marching band good times of 'Gun Rights', the triumphant Disnification of 'I've Seen Rio In Flames', and into the absurd hip hop of '(Who The Hell Just) Call My Phone'. Thrown in a few classic rockers in 'I Need A Restaurant' and 'Worst Movie Ever' and you've got an E6 album, son! But it's not an E6 album until the closer is better than the rest of the record combined. The gorgeous, haunting pop of 'The Afterlife' might be the greatest thing the band has ever done. Ever. Okay we said some stuff, told you some song titles, and threw you a few bones. Come on now, buy the record! Who cares about all that other stuff? Have a go, see what happens! Give it a shot!
01. Karate Lips, 02. It's Horseshit!, 03. Alone With Your Body, 04. Satanic Wheels, 05. Gun Rights, 06. I've Seen Rio In Flames, 07. (Who The Hell Just) Call My Phone?, 08. I Need A Restaurant, 09. Worst Movie Ever, 10. I'm The Devil, 11. Good View Of The Violence, 12. The Afterlife