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Why Kale Is the Coolest Vegetable
It's no secret. I love kale. I have received phone calls, emails, texts and messages from friends and family saying that they just cooked kale for the first time and thought of me; last week a friend called from the grocery store, just because she saw kale and was reminded of me. This is probably a good indication of how I feel about kale.
During the winter months when other leafy greens are out of season, kale is in full bloom, in season, and richest in flavor. This leafy green, cruciferous vegetable is versatile to cook with and can be prepared just like spinach or any other greens.
As one of the most nutritionally dense foods, Kale scores a perfect 1,000 on the Aggregate Nutrient Density Index. The ANDI score is a food rating system that measures nutrients per calorie. One cup of kale has only 36 calories but it's chock full of Vitamins K (1328% RDA), A (192%), C (90%), and E (6%). Kale also has calcium (9%), iron (6%), manganese, copper, calcium, fiber (10%), vitamin B6, potassium, iron, phytochemicals and even Omega 3 Fatty Acids (10%).
Here's what Kale's nutrients do for YOU!:
Fiber: Kale keeps you fuller longer. That will help keep your snacking and over eating at bay, which keeps your weight down (so kale helps you stay fit and trim!). Diets high in fiber-rich leafy greens, like kale, show decreased risks of cancers (such as colon, breast, prostate, ovarian, bladder and lung), as well as heart disease and osteoporosis.
Phytochemicals: Kale lowers the risk of cataract and macular degeneration because it's an excellent source of phytochemicals (lutein and zeaxanthin). For optimal eye health, the daily suggested dose of lutein and zeaxanthin is 6 to 15 milligrams. One half cup of cooked kale meets the recommended daily dose of these 2 phytochemicals. Along with lutein and zeaxanthin, Kale also has 45 other flavonoids—powerful antioxidants—linked to the protection against cancer.
Vitamin A: An effective antioxidant, it boosts immunity and maintains healthy bones and teeth.
Vitamin K: Necessary to produce osteocalcin, a protein that strengthens the composition of our bones. Studies show that women with diets low in Vitamin K have significantly lower bone density. Vitamin K also prevents calcium build-up in our tissue that can lead to cardiovascular disease and stroke and is a key nutrient that regulates inflammation in the body.
Vitamin E: Acts as an antioxidant in brain cells, protecting them from free radicals. This will help keep your mind sharp!
Kale Preparation:
Kale is not fussy. It doesn't require much prep at all so it's a really great food friend to have, especially if you're a busy person on the go (and let's face it, who isn't!?). As with all veggies (and especially dark green leafy ones), make sure you wash each leaf in cold water thoroughly. While they are dripping dry, cut out the big stem in the middle. Or what I do is grab hold of the bottom stem and pull, tearing that stalk out! Viola! Your kale is ready to go! Here are some things to do with it, once you've got it in your hands.
Kale Salad: If you're a raw food purist or just in a warm climate and want something fresh, chop kale finely (amount is up to you!) . I recommend this lemon/tahini dressing: olive oil, a spoonful of tahini paste and fresh lemon juice; pour over the finely chopped green leaves and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes. The dressing will 'marinade' the leaves, softening them and soaking up the sunny goodness. Top with whatever veggies you like! Some of my favorites are yellow peppers, shaved fennel, avocado, pomegranate seeds and sliced cucumbers!
Sautéing/Braising: My favorite way to make kale is to sauté it with garlic and coconut oil (great as a side dish or as part of a main dish!). I use 2-3 cloves of garlic and about 1 tbsp coconut oil to one big bunch of kale. Gently heat the garlic then add the washed and chopped kale to your frying pan. You want to cook it over a medium-low heat until the leaves soften and wilt. How long you sauté is a personal preference, but I like my kale to keep some of its bright vibrant green color and health benefits so I don't cook it for more than five minutes (remember, even if you turn off the heat, food keeps cooking!). If you want to go without oil, try braising: simmer in three-quarters of a cup of veggie broth for 20 minutes to soften up the leaves , drain and serve.
Steaming: Cover with a little water and cook until soft. Super healthy.
Kale Chips: I made this for a holiday party. I put out an entire bowl, made someone a cocktail, turned around and the bowl was empty! It is a great alternative for grownups, in place of potato chips. Kids love it too! And it's super easy. Make sure your kale pieces are thoroughly dried (otherwise you'll wind up with steamed kale instead!). Toss with olive oil, put in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for about 10 to 15 minutes. Flip the leaves halfway through. (And check them often; you don't want the leaves to turn brown because they will become bitter.) When the leaves are crispy, sprinkle with sea salt and invite me over. J
Also: I add chopped kale to soups, stews, grains (like millet and quinoa), mashed potatoes and pasta (about a cup but the amount is up to you!). Last year when I was on vacation in the Caribbean, I had the chef add it to my omelet (delish!) and at home on the weekends I often use it as a bed for poached eggs or toss it in a smoothie.
Some tips:
- Avoid washing kale until just before use, since it will hasten spoilage.
- Kale will shrink during cooking, like spinach does but not as drastically.
- As with any fruit or vegetable, it's best to buy kale in season. A light frost sweetens kale, so here in NYC, fall or winter is the perfect time to enjoy it.
- Fresh kale should have a bright green color. Avoid kale with yellow or brown leaves—that means it's getting old.
Varieties of kale:
- Green kale – the most common variety in the grocery store, has a firm texture and curly leaves.
- Red kale – similar in taste and texture to green kale, but adds a splash of red or purple to your plate.
- Dinosaur kale (also called Tuscan or Lacinato) – the leaves are flatter and more tender than the other types.
- Ornamental kale – tougher than other kinds, and available in green, purple, pink and white. Often sold as decoration for a garden or window box, it's still edible and makes a great garnish. (I've been caught eating the "garnish" off of platters at family functions! They make fun of me but I'm the one feeling awesome the next day!)
Have fun with kale. Eating more of this good green stuff will make you feel better, more vibrant and have increased energy. Now you have no reason, not to eat your greens!
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JOPLIN (AP) - A former Joplin middle school teacher is accused of using a teenage girl to produce child pornography.
The Joplin Globe reports that 39-year-old Charles Dominic Gastel of Carterville was charged Friday in federal court with sexual exploitation of children. It's unclear if he has an attorney.
The affidavit says Gastel's son saw a video on his father's laptop computer that depicted a sexual assault.
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Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz have filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
The split, first reported by TMZ.com, was verified by documents the site posted online. The couples' rep issued a statement on their behalf to People magazine.
"After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to file for divorce," the statement read. "We remain friends and deeply committed and loving parents to our son Bronx, whose happiness and well-being remains our number one priority. We ask that everyone honor our privacy as we navigate this next phase of our lives."
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There's an upcoming Cartoon Network show called Grojband planned to air TBA 2013. The show is about a 13 year old boy named Corey Riffen who starts his own band in his garage. It is created by Mark Thornton and David Kauffman who are from the Total Drama Franchise. There's a wiki for it called Grojband Show Wiki. Please DO NOT go to grojband.wikia.com/ because no one knows who the founder is and it has nothing on it at all. I ask you today if you could at least join the Grojband Show Wiki Community or acknowledge the topic in a chatroom conversation. Because we need all the help we can get.
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Skip Morris is a well-known name in the world of modern fly-fishing and fly tying literature. The author of a number of popular books covering everything from angling entomology to fly-fishing for trout in lakes he is best known for his "how to" books on fly tying techniques. His most recent contribution is a follow-up to his original book by the same title, which is now in its 22nd printing.


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If you are looking for Calgary homes for sale check out that link. Bowness is a community district located in the west of Calgary. Till 1963 it was an autonomous town, but was later united with Calgary. Surrounded by enchanting Bowness Park, Lovely Edworthy Park beautiful Bow River and Stoney Trail, the community offers fantastic views. Bowness is a large residential neighborhood with about 5,300 residential units having a population of over 11,000. The community has its own Bowness High School that was formed before Bowness was united with Calgary. The school is known for its noble teaching methods to its students. The community has quick access to major roads leading to downtown and to public transportation. We know how important is it for you to take care of your house let the professional Inspectors help you Visit Us www.jontyhomeinspections.ca and we will give you a report about the condition of your House. The residents of Bowness are called Bownesians and are known for their fun spirit. There is never a shortage of recreation in Bowness. Edworthy Park located on the south shore of Bow River has majestic hiking and biking trails running amidst beautiful water bodies, grasslands and mixed shrub land.
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Bowness Homes for sale Calgary will fetch an average price of about $680,000 for single-family homes, and $245,000 for condos. Browse through Bowness houses to see their architectural beauty, perfect scenic background and rich heritage.
Ah yes, I see it happened to you too. That deal you agreed to 5 years ago for a 10 year term on your home's mortgage doesn't look so good after seeing what Lender X is now offering just down the road. In fact, Lender X's mortgage package is further enhanced by the fact that rates have not gone up. They've stayed the same. Is it possible to break your current contract and leave your current lender in favour of Lender X? For the best Fort Mc Murrray mortgage broker check out http://mortgagesforless.ca/fort-mcmurray-mortgage-broker/
The answer to that question can get a bit convoluted. What were the terms that you signed 5 years ago? Did they include penalty fees of any sort? What kind of administrative fees would you have to pay to close out your contract early? Was there a cash incentive 5 years ago that you might need to repay now? What about legal fees? You may have to pay those at both ends of your desired switch, first to leave the current lender and then again to sign on with Lender X. If there are penalty fees to pay, how is your current lender calculating those?
With so many questions to ask, and with funds attached to each question that may come out of your own pocket, breaking a contract mid-way through is generally discouraged. It's doable, but can be quite expensive and the expense associated with the break needs to be compared to the benefits of making the switch to the new lender. Calgary mortgage brokers can walk you through this mine field and help you assess whether the new deal really is better, or help you find an even better deal that makes the high expenses more beneficial in the long run.
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Calgary mortgage brokers who work with Mortgages For Less here in Calgary, have access to information that will answer those questions and others not listed here. Their goal is to ensure that you have the best mortgage to suit your needs. Lender X may have the best deal from where you sit right now, but if a broker at Mortgages For Less finds an better deal, you'll be foolhardy not to investigate it fully before breaking your current contract. There is much riding on your decision. You'll need to be sure you have the funds on hand to cover the change, and you'll need to be sure the new contract is affordable as well. Get a Calgary mortgage broker on the trail and see how they can help.
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Before you build a new sunroom, talk to a Calgary home renovations or Chilliwack renovations company about how to bring more light and air to your existing living areas. Or discuss options for improving your patio area so that it becomes an extension of your living space, without having to pour an extension of the foundation and build walls. An outdoor fireplace or fire pit could extend use of an existing patio into the fall for a fraction of the cost.
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A master suite turns your master bedroom into something more akin to a hotel room. Instead of simply having a bedroom, closets and standard master bathroom, a master suite upgrade includes spa quality bathroom amenities, a sitting room to go with the master bedroom space, and even a kitchenette.
The master bedroom, along with the kitchen and kids' bedrooms, tend to be what sell a house. A master suite does add value to your home, but you only get a 50% to 70% rate of return on the cost. Cost effective alternatives include upgrading the shower heads and fixtures in the master bathroom, replacing a single sink with a double vanity sink, turning the powder room into usable space or storage, adding storage options to the closet while reorganizing it, and increasing the ambience of the bedroom through better lighting and layout instead of adding more square footage.
When you live in a neighborhood of three bedroom, two bath single family homes, your one bathroom house has a disadvantage on the market. In this case, adding a second bathroom improves the home's value, though you'll only recoup around 90% of its value. However, if the house has the standard number of bathrooms for the neighborhood, adding yet another one has almost no ROI.
Renovating an existing bathroom has a good rate of return if it is done right. For example, replacing leaking, rusted fixtures with new ones is a low cost, high value proposition. Replacing single sinks with dual sinks, installing new mirrors with premium lighting, swapping out boring shower heads with ones featuring massage and body spray options and ripping out carpeting for never-moldy tile are worth the cost. Remodeling a bathroom so that the toilet or shower has improved access for those with limited mobility is certainly cheaper than relying on home health aids to assist someone with going to the bathroom.
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Fine Jewelry
With awards season in full swing and Valentine's Day right around the corner, fine jewelry has become a prevalent topic of discussion around the WhoWhatWear.com office. Hollywood's leading ladies, including Jessica Chastain, Jennifer Lawrence, and Diane Kruger, are hitting the red carpet draped in the world's most beautiful diamonds and gems, and the results are truly awe-inspiring. Today's slideshow turns the spotlight on some of those iconic fine jewelry brands, along with new designers that we feel are modern classics. We just have one thing to say: loved ones, please take notes!
Wearing: Chopard Diamond Necklace Set in Platinum 81 Diamonds (price upon request, 800.CHOPARD) and Diamond Stud Earrings with Emrald Cut Diamonds Set in 18-Karat White Gold (price upon request, 800.CHOPARD)
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Wearing: Aurelie Bidermann yellow gold lace cuff
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Étoile Filante Necklace (Price Upon Request, 1800.550.0005) in 18K White Gold
In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the "Bijoux de Diamants" exhibition-Chanel's first-ever fine jewelry collection-the fashion house is releasing 80 new designs inspired by Coco Chanel's constellation pieces. In addition to showcasing diamonds, pink sapphires, and pearls, the new 1932 Collection reinterprets Mademoiselle Chanel's infamous Comet & Star necklaces.
Celeb Fans:
Diane Kruger
Keira Knightley
January Jones
Panthère de Cartier Earrings ($8750, 212.753.0111)
Symbolized by the 1933 Director of Fine Jewelry Jeanne Toussaint's iconic panther, this storied luxury brand remains an industry leader, thanks to exquisite craftsmanship and timeless appeal.
Celeb Fans:
Charlize Theron
Gwen Stefani
Isla Fisher
Vintage Lace Cuff ($725)
The study of gems and getaways to exotic locales inform this Parisian designer's luxurious baubles.
Celeb Fans:
Jessica Chastain
Zoe Saldana
Wearing: Van Cleef & Arpels Hortense ring with 33.5-karat emerald-cut aquamarine and round diamonds set in 18-karat white gold from Pierres de Caractère Collection and
Decollete ring with round diamonds set in 18-karat white gold from the Couture Collection
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Pave Diamond Angel Wing Pendant Necklace ($3300)
From the sleek love knots to intricately designed charms with a touch of novelty, this New York City-based brand manages to be both undeniably current and timeless.
Celeb Fans:
Miranda Kerr
Gisele Bundchen
Allison Williams
Shark Tooth Surfer Tiara Necklace ($30000, 212.826.8900)
Using materials sourced from India and the beaches of Mexico-think: shells, semi-precious stones, and fossilized shark teeth-Dezso stylist-turned-designer Sara Beltran transforms her love for the ocean into breathtaking jewels.
Celeb Fans:
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
Naomi Watts
Wearing: Bulgari serpentine bracelet
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Jungle Fever Serpent Ring ($20559, 323.822.3600)
Specializing in bespoke jewelry, Daniel-Philip Belevitch's contemporary designs evoke an imaginative spirit, each piece containing the brand's signature pear-shaped tsavorite.
Celeb Fans:
Emma Watson
Rashida Jones
Nicole Scherzinger
Diamond Bar Ring ($450)
There's a reason celeb favorite Jennifer Meyer was runner-up at the 2012 CFDA Awards: her designs are endlessly chic. From the delicate letter necklaces to the stackable bangles, each collection is filled with wearable pieces that speak softly but make a statement.
Celeb Fans:
Emma Stone
Jennifer Garner
Anatomik Earring ($490, available March)
Eponymously named and designed by a fourth generation Fendi, influences come from a broad mix of anatomy, botanicals, and insects to create pieces that are poetic, a little delirious, and always require a double-take.
Celeb Fans:
Gwyneth Paltrow
Shala Monroque
Delicate Egg Bangles ($1825) in Set of 3
Consider this collection the sophisticated big sister to the downtown darling Bing Bang. Sheffield-a 2007 CFDA Swarovski Award for Accessory Design nominee-creates talismanic pieces that are at once dark, edgy, and feminine.
Celeb Fans:
Jennifer Aniston
Abigail Spencer
Keri Russell
Folie des Pres Diamond and Blue Sapphire Clip Set (Price Upon Request, 1.877.VANCLEEF) in 18K White Gold
In addition to animals and plants, fairies are a Van Cleef & Arpels staple, signifying effortless femininity. The jewelry house revisits the theme with dancer clips covered in precious stones.
Celeb Fans:
Reese Witherspoon
Scarlett Johansson
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Victoria Serpente Cuff ($11,500)
A little over two years ago, sisters Nicole and Kim Carosella started this bespoke collection with a focus on sustainability-nearly all materials are recycled, reused, or repurposed for future creations.
Celeb Fans:
Nicole Richie
Naomi Campbell
Ashley Madekwe
Wearing: Chanel Fine Jewelry Plume Earrings in 18-Karat White Gold and Diamonds
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Mismatched Triangle Turquoise and Diamond Studs ($391)
Focused on using environmentally friendly production, Mociun (pronounced like "Motion") produces sweet little pieces of bijoux that are the perfect building blocks to start a jewelry collection.
Celeb Fans:
Anne Hathaway
Emma Stone
Amanda Seyfried
Black Diamond Flame Earrings ($2850)
Designers Lisa and Danielle Frankel mix dark and light elements to put an edgier spin on fine jewelry. Each piece has a bit of that uptown-meets-downtown down.
Celeb Fans:
Zooey Deschanel
Kerry Washington
Erin Wasson
Rose Gold Signature ID Bracelet ($5250)
Though monogrammed nameplates are a Garland cornerstone, it is designer Nicole Mann Novick's handmade, personalized pieces, including statement rings, bracelets, pendants, and wedding bands, that have earned the line a strong following.
Celeb Fans:
Olivia Wilde
Leighton Meester
Christina Aguilera
Wearing: Chanel Fine Jewelry earrings
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Provocante Necklace (Price upon request, 1.800.929.DIOR) in White Gold and Diamonds
Launched by Victoire de Castellane in 1998, Dior Joaillerie is the epitome of luxury. Castellane draws upon her costume jewelry background to create decadent clusters of oversized gems and diamonds.
Celeb Fans:
Jessica Alba
Marion Cotillard
Mila Kunis


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FRIDAYS at BARCI mala TUESDAYS WITH MORI ang peg!
maja plus pansit at barci just because it's friday...
plus welcome home YOMI!
our master chef maliglig... harhar
tita flor... the perennial member of our family...
thanks tita flor for the coke and loaves!
medical emergency! ring stuck in the kid's finger!
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mango buko salad
at tita myla to pick up YOMI!
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I have a mass airflow (MAF) sensor in my '95 Corvette with a small round screen inside. I've seen aftermarket sensors without the screen, which are claimed to increase airflow and horsepower. Couldn't you accomplish the same thing by removing the screen from the original sensor? What, exactly, is the advantage of an aftermarket unit? If I modify or replace the sensor, will I need to buy a programmer for the ECU, to keep the "Check Engine" light from coming on?
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Yes, you can increase airflow by removing the screen. However, be aware that removing the screen changes the flow rate of the meter and causes the engine's fuel mixture to become leaner. Another reason the factory put a screen there was to act as an "air straightener," to increase laminar airflow. Laminar airflow, sometimes known as streamline flow, occurs when a fluid-in this case, air-flows in parallel layers, with no disruption between the layers. Simply stated, it makes the air straight to get rid of turbulence in the intake tract. There are some factory vehicles that did not come with screens, such as the higher-performance Z06. Delphi worked hand in hand with aftermarket MAF-sensor specialist Granatelli Motorsports to devise a sensor that was ideally calibrated for screenless operation. When considering an aftermarket MAF sensor for your car, only use one that is properly calibrated.
In addition to increased airflow, an aftermarket MAF sensor also promotes freer breathing. It's been said that a stock sensor will flow enough air to support 450 hp, but that doesn't take into consideration the effort it takes for the engine to reach that power level. Think of the OEM sensor as being like a restrictor plate. The engine still has enough power to go 190 mph; it just takes three times as long to get there.
Second, the MAF sensor has a direct effect on the ECM's load table. By increasing airflow, you also advance engine timing. This is another reason why you should only use a calibrated MAF sensor, and not a stock ported or descreened unit. Otherwise, you run the chance of "leaning out" your engine (that is, running too little fuel) while simultaneously advancing the timing-a recipe for disaster. A calibrated MAF sensor will not create this problem. Finally, a calibrated MAF sensor does not require the ECM to be retuned.
I recently watched the Mecum auction on The Discovery Channel and greatly enjoyed it. I'd like to attend an auction myself, but I don't understand the buying and selling processes. Could you explain how it works?
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Auctions are great fun to watch, and participating in the bidding is even better. To start the process, you must register as a bidder with the auction house. The easiest route is to preregister by mail or fax, which will require a photo ID. If you prefer, you can always stand in line the day of the auction. You can find the necessary forms on each company's website.
Buyers agree to pay the ending "hammer" price, plus an auction fee. Payment is typically required within one hour of purchase. Auction fees vary. Mecum, for example, has one of the lowest commissions-6 percent for both buyers and sellers-of the major auction houses. Some auction companies have combined fees as high as 20 percent!
When buying at an auction, it's important to remember that the vehicles are sold "as is," and that all bids are final. So before you raise your hand with your bidder number, inspect your prospective buy as thoroughly as possible. Auction companies do not provide any guarantees about the authenticity or originality of the vehicles they sell.
To sell a car, you must first register with the auction house as a seller. The same fees and agreements apply. In most cases, Mecum-auction sellers are paid before the auction is over. Other auction companies may have you wait anywhere from three to six weeks to receive your check in the mail. Know the policies of each auction house before you make any commitment to buy or sell.
If you've never bought or sold a car at auction before, don't hesitate to ask questions. The auction staff should be ready and willing to explain the process and make your auction experience go as smoothly as possible.
Before you get to the auction block, spend some time watching the bidding action. Observe the auction staff and how they interact with the buyers, so you'll be more comfortable with the process when it's your turn.
Question:In your recent article titled "Low-Pressure Situation," one of the photo captions alludes to a potential problem with attaching wheel sensors to aftermarket wheels. The caption states that the sensors can be attached using a band clamp, a procedure that's shown in the photo. I have a '98 convertible with Forgeline wheels that do not accommodate the sensors. I contacted Forgeline as the article suggests, but their system involves drilling holes in the rim to secure the sensors.
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You are correct: The system Forgeline uses requires drilling a hole into the rim shell to accept the wheel-sensor brackets. However, if your Corvette has a TPMS (tire-pressure monitoring system) and you order a Forgeline wheel, the company will drill the rim and install the bracket for you. While the Forgeline brackets were developed to work with Forgeline wheels, they will work with most other aftermarket wheels as well. A set of four brackets runs about $50.00. Follow the link below for more information.
The caption in question was intended to depict an alternative to purchasing the wheel-sensor brackets. While we know of no problems related to the Forgeline system, some Corvette owners simply don't like the idea of drilling holes in their new rims. If you have an aftermarket wheel that will not accept your C5/C6's valve-stem-mounted wheel sensor, the sensor can be mounted on the inside center of the wheel, similar to the C4 configuration. This requires affixing the sensor to the wheel with an epoxy. You'll need to sand the wheel where the sensor will be mounted, to give the epoxy a good bonding surface.
Another option is to use a band clamp, similar to the ones installed in the C4s. This is the way a lot of repair shops were installing the wheel sensors before the brackets became available. This is not a foolproof system, however, as evidenced by cases in which the wheel sensors have come loose. Other companies offer bolt-in or snap-in style TPMS sensors. The drawback to such a system is that there's nothing to hold the sensors in place if they become dislodged. So if you don't like the idea of modifying your aftermarket wheels, a bracket system may be your best bet.
Question:I hope you can help me with my '98 Corvette. The car is displaying random DTCs [diagnostic trouble codes], the headlights dim occasionally, the dash lights flicker, and other unusual problems occur when I hit bumps in the road. I've replaced the headlight switch and the alternator, and checked all the fuses.
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The majority of C5 electrical glitches can be traced to chassis grounding problems. These are usually caused by corrosion in a chassis ground plug (Image 1) due to moisture building up on the contacts.
While there are several ground connectors on your C5, the underhood contact located inside the driver-side fender (Image 2) is the most likely culprit. Completely disassemble the ground plug and clean the contacts with contact cleaner and a small wire brush or Scotch-Brite pad. Once the contacts are clean, spray them with white lithium grease and reassemble the connector. This can typically be done in 30 minutes.
Unfortunately, the corrosion will eventually return. The only permanent solution is to cut off the underhood chassis ground connector and solder all of the wires into a single ground lug.
While you have the hood up, check your battery terminals to verify that they're torqued to 11 ft-lb. You should also make sure that the positive battery post is not loose or leaking, as this can cause an array of electrical issues. Finally, double check the connection at the alternator to confirm that it's tight.
I have an '07 Corvette that's just started to make some popping noises in the roof. I've checked my weatherstripping and even taken the car to the dealer, but nothing has worked. Have you had any other complaints on this, and, if so, what is your advice?
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This is a common complaint, but fortunately there's a simple solution. Chevrolet has issued a technical service bulletin, No. 08-08-67-13A, to correct the problem. The popping noise you're hearing could be caused by the roof-panel latching handles. What happens is the nylon rollers inside these handles can come loose, allowing the rollers to move on the pins. This movement causes the popping sound. The fix for this is to replace the left and right front roof panel handles and lube them at the same time. The new handles are designed without the nylon rollers.
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Say hello to our future little friend. With all the Windows 8 fever that's about to begin, we just came upon some details on a future Sony VAIO convertible tablet that'll definitely win some hearts for its beauty. The device is dubbed the Sony VAIO Duo 11, and I guess the 11 stands for the screen size, and the duo stands for the fact that it's a convertible tablet that'll allow you to have more than just a tablet.
Sadly the details from our source are scarce when it comes to the full specs of the device or when it'll be released. Judging by the images though, the device seems to run more than just Windows RT due to the Microsoft Office interface that we see in one of the photos. It'll have a unique design that allows it to convert into a slate tablet and then into a keyboard laptop when needed. It'll have a stylus interface that'll allow for handwriting over the tablet just as well as you'll be able to handle the Windows 8 UI with your finger.
We'll keep you up to speed with more details as they emerge. So far, I know many of us are already excited.
Update: Judging from some additional images, we have noticed that the keyboard is backlit, so this device is definitely geared at a more professional level. The design does resemble Microsoft's surface retractable stand, but the keyboard is not an optional accessory you can just detach, which may be good for some and not for others. I personally find an attached keyboard to be more convenient as trying to type on a detachable keyboard while in your lap is kind of cumbersome.


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Pro-Test: Five Year Anniversary
Pro-Test: Five Year Anniversary – Friday 25th February 2011
Five years ago, in a climate of fear and harassment from animal rights extremists, 1,000 students, staff and members of the public marched through the centre of Oxford to defend life-saving medical research.
Led by a 16-year-old student, Laurie Pycroft, the Pro-Test rally helped change the attitudes of public, politicians and media towards animal research in the UK.
On Friday February 25th 2011 Pro-Test are holding a series of events to celebrate the progress Pro-Test has made over the last five years.
From 12 – 2pm Pro-Test will be manning a series of stalls on Cornmarket in order to show its continued efforts to educate the public about the crucial role of animals in medical research. Come along and support the cause!
At 4pm Pro-Test members will head online to Nature's live Q&A on the animal research issue (link). Pro-Test members have already provided background articles for Nature to support this event.
At 7.15pm (Lecture Theatre 23, Balliol College) Pro-Test will hold a discussion in conjunction with the Philosophy, Politics and Economics Society (PPE Soc) to talk about how Pro-Test's efforts have helped to shift the public attitude on animal research. Speakers will be:
University members will be required to bring their university card. Non-university members should email tom[at]pro-test.org.uk to book tickets.
We look forward to seeing you there.
10:27:27 pm, by Tom, 731 words, 18504 views
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A fish named Hope.
If you have watched TV in the past week or two, you may have seen the excellent ads produced by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) as part of a major fundraising drive to support their new Mending Broken Hearts campaign.
The Mending Broken Hearts campaign is a major new multidisciplinary initiative which seeks to harness the power of regenerative medicine to better treat, and one day cure, heart failure. If you want to learn more about this work, the BHF website has information on the science behind the initiative, and why their scientists are studying zebrafish.
It is an ambitious and fascinating project, and an excellent example of how the differences between species can be as valuable to medical advancement as the similarities.
But that's not all that is striking about this campaign.
This is a fundraising campaign by a major medical research charity that not only acknowledges the importance of animal research, but places it centre stage. Little more than a decade ago that would have been unthinkable.
When I first started my career in science in the late 1990's public support for animal research in the UK was considerably lower than it is now, and few scientists willing to discuss their work in public or counter the misleading propaganda of animal rights activists. Animal rights extremists appeared to be able to harass, intimidate and coerce at will, using tactics such as hate mail, vandalism, arson, grave robbing and violence to force several animal breeders to close, and even contributing to a decision by Cambridge University to abandon plans to construct a new primate laboratory in 2004. As the 21st century dawned the future of biomedical research in the UK looked very bleak.
But behind the scenes things were changing. The tireless efforts of research advocacy groups including RDS and the Coalition for Medical Progress (now merged to form Understanding Animal Research ), Sense about Science, and Seriously Ill for Medical Research, who spoke up for animal research and countered the distortions spread by animal research, and the bravery of individuals including the Oxford neuroscientist Professor Colin Blakemore and patient activist Andrew Blake, who continued to speak out in support of animal research despite threats against themselves and their families, began to yield dividends. As time went on more and more scientists were persuaded to discuss the role of animal research in their work in more detail when talking to journalists, rather than referring obliquely to "laboratory studies", and by the middle of the decade opinion polls indicated that public support for the use of animals in medical research had increased dramatically. Politicians also began to wake up to the threat posed to science in the UK by animal rights extremism, and the danger that other unrepresentative minorities might adopt the tactics of animal rights extremists to foist their views on the rest of society: Something had to be done. A series of laws were passed to prevent intimidation and harassment being used as campaign tools, while for the first time sufficient resources were made available to police units to counter domestic extremism.
The tide finally turned in the spring of 2006 when hundreds of citizens, scientists, students in Oxford joined together under the banner of Pro-Test to march in support the construction of a new animal research laboratory. Responding to threats by animal rights extremists, and inspired by the example set by Laurie Pycroft, the marchers showed that they would not be silenced and would not be intimidated. That rally, and the widespread coverage it received in national and international news media, released a pent-up wave of support from animal research that almost instantly changed the tenor of the debate on animal research in the UK. The new Oxford laboratory was completed in 2008.
Now five years later many of the animal rights extremists whose terror campaigns made the lives of so many people a misery are behind bars, and scientists are more willing than ever before to talk about the contribution of animal research to medical progress.
So the zebrafish are not just an example of the promise of 21st century medicine, but show us that if scientists and supporters of science stand together we can defeat extremism, we can counter the lies and distortions spread by animal rights campaigns, and we can secure the future of scientific medicine. That's a lot of hope for such a small fish.
Paul Browne
11:31:05 am, by Tom, 857 words, 16223 views
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The Basel Declaration: Standing up for Medical Progress
Top European scientists have pledged to engage in more public dialogue, openness, and education about animal research. Concerned about threats to the future of medical research, the scientists met recently and drafted a declaration that affirms commitment to responsible research and animal welfare and calls for increased effort to facilitate public understanding of the essential role that animal studies play in contributing to scientific and medical progress. The call for "trust, transparency, and communication on animal research" was adopted by the first Basel conference "Research at a Crossroads" November 29th. The Declaration can be found here, along with an invitation to sign up to it.
The Declaration underscores the importance of a wide range of animal research, from basic research that seeks to understand fundamental biological processes, to applied research that seeks to turn such knowledge into new medical treatments, and the critical ongoing need for this work:
The Declaration makes clear that:
A Nature report on the meeting and an accompanying editorial highlight the crucial considerations underlying the scientists' call for action, including not only the actions of extremists, but also the broad consequences of failing to build understanding of animal research:
Such efforts have already yielded dividends; the Nature report notes how a determined effort over the past decade by scientists in the United Kingdom to inform the public about the reality of animal research resulted in greatly increased support for it.
Speaking of Research applauds this effort and joins in urging others not only to sign on to the declaration, but also to act on the pledge to continue to increase efforts in outreach, education, and engagement.
In fact, there are many groups and sources for information and conversation to which scientists can turn to for advice on outreach. They include advocacy groups and collaborative networks such as Understanding Animal Research, Americans for Medical Progress, States United for Biomedical Research, and the Foundation for Biomedical Research. They also include scientific societies such as the American Physiological Society, Society for Neuroscience, American Association of Laboratory Animal Science, and the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. Many academic institutions have actively built outreach and education programs that offer good models for others.
Speaking of Research also offers information, tools and support for those who choose to contribute to public discussion of animal research. There are many resources and avenues to support individuals who want to learn more and identify a range of effective ways to contribute to the public discussion of animal research.
Before we finish we'd like to draw your attention to an excellent example of the importance of basic animal research, Christina Agapakis writes on the Oscillator blog about a fascinating study which used gene therapy to restore vision in blind mice. This news comes only a few weeks after scientists in Germany reported that they had used a vision chip containing 1,500 light-sensitive elements to partially restore sight in patients who were blind due to damage to the light-sensitive cells in their eyes. In an open access paper published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the team who carried out this important clinical study highlight the importance of in vivo studies in rats, cats, and pigs, and in vitro studies using isolated chicken retinas, in establishing both the theoretical basis for this study, and subsequently in determining the safety of the implant they developed. These advances in vision research suggest that devices available to help blind people see in the 21st century will soon eclipse those that Star Trek predicted for the 24th century!
This is of course exactly the kind of groundbreaking biomedical research that the Basel declaration seeks to defend.
02:04:51 pm, by Tom, 603 words, 16456 views
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The First Decade of the Human Genome: What's on the Horizon?
To mark the 10th anniversary of the sequencing of the human genome the BBC aired a documentary yesterday evening entitled "Miracle cure: a decade of the human genome" that can be viewed on the BBC iPlayer. It was an enjoyable look at what has been accomplished since the famous announcement at the White House in June 2000, and while I think the program could have done with exploring some of the science in more depth, it gave a good overview and didn't shrink from the sheer complexity of many of the questions that face scientists who are now attempting to understand the genome.
The program followed three individuals as they sought to understand what impact the knowledge gained from studying the genome could have on illnesses that have affected them, breast cancer, cystic fibrosis, and alcoholism, and what basic, applied, and clinical research is currently underway. The case of a woman whose breast cancer is linked to a defective BRCA1 gene turned to discussion of the potential for the development of personalized medicine – treatments that are tailored to the genetic makeup of an individual patient's cancer cells. Animal research plays a very important role in the development of targeted therapies that can be used in personalized medicine, and an early example of this is the drug Herceptin, which is used to treat cancers that express the HER2 gene.
The cystic fibrosis thread focussed on the development of gene therapy and clinical trials now underway under the direction of Professor Eric Alton of the UK Cystic Fibrosis Gene Therapy Consortium. These gene therapy trials use lipid spheres to transport working copies of the CFTR gene – defective in cystic fibrosis – to the lungs of patients, and the particular lipid formulation used in these trials, known as GL67A was selected after careful evaluation against other candidates, first in CF mice and then in sheep (1). Mice models of cystic fibrosis have helped researchers to understand more about the disease and to assess therapies, but until very recently research has been hampered by the lack of a large animal model of cystic fibrosis that models the lung pathology of cystic fibrosis. This situation finally changed in 2008 when scientists at the Universities of Iowa and Missouri produced genetically modified pigs that lack the CFTR gene and develop all the pathologies that are characteristic of cystic fibrosis in humans. This new animal model for cystic fibrosis will be very useful for evaluating the safety and efficiency of new gene therapy techniques as the science advances.
Finally the thread on the influence on genetics on alcoholism was a reminder of just how complex the interaction between an array of genetic variations and the environment can be, and that while it may be possible to identify factors that predispose an individual towards a particular condition it is often difficult, if not impossible, to identify a single cause that tips the balance. Considering the enormous damage caused to society by addiction, and the high failure rate of addiction treatment programs, there is no doubt that addiction research is a neglected area within biomedical science. This is sad because research into the physiological underpinnings of addiction can aid the development of more effective treatment programs. Hopefully the identification of genes that predispose certain individuals to addiction will help society to realise that science can make an important contribution to solving this medical and social problem.
Paul Browne
1) Griesenbach U, Alton EW; UK Cystic Fibrosis Gene Therapy Consortium. "Gene transfer to the lung: lessons learned from more than 2 decades of CF gene therapy." Adv Drug Deliv. Rev. Volume 61(2), Pages 128-39 (2009) DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2008.09.010.
03:02:48 pm, by Tom, 354 words, 16209 views
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Bob Edwards wins 2010 Nobel Prize for developing IVF: Thank the mice, rabbits, hamsters...
Professor Robert G. Edwards of the University of Cambridge has long been recognized as one of the pioneers of reproductive medicine. His most famous accomplishment, along with surgeon Patrick Steptoe*, came in 1978 with the birth of Louise Joy Brown, the first baby born through in-vitro fertilization. This achievement has now been recognized by the Nobel Assembly who awarded him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2010 for "the development of in vitro fertilization".
As Dario discussed in an article for the Speaking of Research blog a few months ago the development of IVF by Bob Edwards depended on basic and applied research undertaken in rabbits and hamsters by pioneers including Gregory Pincus and Min Chueh Chang, who identified the essential conditions required for IVF.
In advanced information accompanying today's announcement the Nobel Assembly notes the importance of this research in laying the foundations for the development of human IVF by Bob Edwards and Patrick Steptoe, and also discusses how Bob Edwards' own extensive research on the reproductive biology of mice - and animal research he and his colleagues conducted in a variety of species while working on IVF - aided progress. In particular the Nobel Assembly highlights how his experience with mice in enabled Bob Edwards to solve a critical problem that was preventing successful IVF, by developing a way to harvest human egg cells at the optimal stage of their maturation prior to in vitro fertilization.
Without the decades of careful animal research undertaken by Bob Edwards, Gregory Pincus, Min Chueh Chang, and scores of their colleagues it is unlikely that IVF would ever have become a reality.
We heartily congratulate Professor Edwards on his Nobel Prize, an award that recognizes his outstanding contribution to a medical advance that has brought joy to hundreds of thousands of families around the world.
* Sadly Patrick Steptoe died in 1988 and therefore could not share the Nobel Prize with Robert Edwards.
Paul Browne
p.s. If you haven't done so already please take a few seconds to sign the Science is Vital petition, and, if you can, join the rally in London on Saturday 9th October.
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Understanding the FF Champs Tiers
When using the tier-based drafting strategy, you need to group players within each position into what we call "tiers." Each of these tiers includes players that have similar projected values for the season ahead. You can read more articles about Tiering in the FFChamps Draft Kit and 10 Commandments.
Organizing your cheat sheet this way makes drafting easier because if, for instance, there are five or six left in a tier at a given position (like wide receiver) yet only one left at a different position (like running back) you can probably wait on the receivers and scoop up the last back in your tier. The reason is because one of those similarly-valued wide receivers is bound to be there when it is your turn to pick again in the next round -- but if you pass on the running back on this turn there is virtually no chance he'll be there when you are up again. You'll have to drop down a tier and take a running back of lesser value. This strategy allows you to take the most valuable player left on the board relative to the other players at his position with every pick you make.
Tier-based drafting is sort of like another popular draft strategy known as the Value-Based Drafting approach, only it is much more flexible and won't, for instance, force you to take that third quarterback before your second wide receiver. The tier-based approach is not new, it's been used by many successful and experienced fantasy football players for years, and it's why we break our C3 cheat sheets into tiers here at Fantasy Football Champs.
Click this link for a sample shot taken from the wide receiver rankings on one of our C3 cheat sheets. See those little lines between certain players?
Those are tiers.
As you can see, tiers can include several players or just a few. Sometimes players have their own tier with just a few players, and sometimes many are in the tier.
Now let's say that you are drafting in a 10-team league. The first seven wide receivers in the rankings are gone. Let's also say for arguments sake that the top three quarterbacks (Aaron Rodgers, Andrew Luck, Tom Brady) are also off the board. Then you look at the running back rankings and you happen to notice that the first nine running backs are gone.
It's your turn to make the 18th overall pick. In your top tier of RBs there are 7 available. In your top available tier of WRs there is only 1 or 2. The thing to do, according to the tier-based approach, would be to take the WR because there is almost no chance he will still be available when you pick next in this serpentine draft and he is the last player left in his tier. By contrast, there are seven running backs left in the current running back tier and, by the way, some of the owners behind you have already selected a running back in first round and may be looking at a different position in round two. One of those four remaining similarly-valued running backs is bound to be there when the pick comes back to you in the next round so take a pass on the backs and grab the receiver. This is but one imaginary example, but similar scenarios will play themselves out again and again throughout your fantasy football draft. Having the tiers in place on your cheat sheet will lead you to smarter decisions.
You can practice Tier based Drafting or any other method with our Mock Draft Tool. It's the best on the web and you can practice with some friends or by yourself against any number of computer controlled fantasy experts. Want to get better at FF? Practice vs the best, check it out.
How will you know the tiers? Easy, we mark them for you. We actually hand mark them on every different default scoring option. When you produce a C3 (Champs Customizable Cheatsheet), we do not recommend having the computer generate the tiers as we don't feel it's as accurate. We built in the feature with a formula, but it isn't perfect, so we'd actually recommend choosing the option to "Print WITHOUT Tiers", and then to try and hand write them in after looking at one of the default scoring systems that we've manually put in the tiers. You can't just take the projected fantasy points and wait until you see a drop off and make a tier mark. In the real world, we see making the tiers as more of an art form, and we do that personally on every cheatsheet so our users know how we are drafting.
Therefore, depending on the scoring system reflected by each cheat sheet, the tiers can be in different places on different cheat sheets, so pay attention.
Using the FF Champs Draft Tracker to Dominate
When it's your turn to pick, it's not always about what your team needs, but what other teams need too. By using our Draft Tracker, you'll always know exactly what each team's needs are, so you can anticipate what your opponents will do next.
For example, let's say you are team 11 of 12 in the 3rd round and team 12 already has 2 RBs, but you took a RB and WR to start. In the 3rd round you want another RB and WR but you don't know which to take first.
Answer: You should take the WR. Why draft another running back when you know team 12 has to be taking at least 1 WR here if not 2. Maybe he takes a TE or a QB in the 4th, or maybe he takes your guy. But the best shot you have of getting one back is the RB.
Get the most value out of your draft! And when your opponents are analyzing your draft, round-by-round, smile when they call you a psychic. Click this link to go to the Draft Tracker page.
We will have many articles and video tutorials on exactly how to use Tiering, and how to use the Champs Draft Tracker and Mock Draft Apps to DOMINATE your league.
Gaining an Edge with Mock Draft Application
Everyone has heard that practice makes perfect, and mock drafts are an excellent tool to gauge where certain players you covet are going in drafts, and even more importantly where the opposition is taking these players. You may really like Matthew Stafford for 2016, and see that he is going in the 12th round of many mock drafts. You can use that vital information when planning your real draft, as it tells you that he will likely be available in the later rounds, and you can target him as a backup as opposed to reaching for him earlier as your starter. Clicking this link will take you to the Mock Draft tool on the site. It is a MUST USE to get you ready for your draft to make decisions on the fly that will make your team better.
How to Draft a Sleeper
We'll put out some more information and videos on FFChamps TV as well coming up, as this is an important talent to develop. Sleepers should NOT be drafted too early, and are ideally best selected in the mod to late rounds. Drafting a sleeper too early could burn you if that player does not pan out, and honestly many won't. Sleepers are meant to be value picks, hence giving fantasy owners an edge when the talent pool dries up late. Sometimes guys are just over-hyped and no longer "sleepers" as where you need to take them is not getting good enough value to justify the risk.
The way I look at sleepers is I want to get about 4 or 5 of them on an average 20 man roster. I expect about half to pan out which will give me 2 or 3 solid contributors. Hopefully I didn't reach for any of them other than the guys I just HAD TO HAVE. Those are all listed on the "Big Sleeper List" in the Draft Kit.
Backing Up Your Studs
We cannot stress enough how important it is to back up your stud players. Backing them up provides insurance in the event of injuries, and just as importantly prevents other owners in your league from swarming in and taking the backup of your injured stud. This is also called handcuffing, with some handcuff moves being more essential than others. One of the top handcuffs for 2016 will be DeAngeo Williams. It is most important to back up your stud running backs, and less so for wide receivers. Lastly, it is only advised to back up a quarterback if his backup is capable of strong production as a starter and if you can afford an extra roster spot to hold him. If you can carry at least 3 QBs and your top QBs backup is decent and the offense scores good points, I'd usually have him on my team as insurance.
Drafting Quarterbacks
We do not advocate taking a quarterback early in drafts. For one, there is plenty of talent to go around because most leagues only start one. So in a 12-team league, you are very likely to land a top-12 quarterback unless an owner or two decides to add their backup early. And if they do reach for their backup early –- it will only leave more talent at other positions, like running back and receiver. There is one exception of course. If you play in a quarterback-heavy league where touchdown passes are worth six or more points, in which case it is a good idea to target one of the better gunslingers earlier.
Also, we advise not to draft a quarterback and a receiver from the same team. It is nice when Matt Ryan and Julio Jones have a huge game, but they will burn you on weeks when the Falcons are slowed down by the opposing defense, or when they decide to heavily pound the ball on the ground.
Drafting Kickers and Defenses
Kickers are a dime a dozen, and should be reserved for the very last picks of the fantasy draft. Like quarterbacks, you only need to start one, and should have no problem landing a good starting option. Also, we tend to favor kickers who play their home games in a dome. This becomes key late in the season when the weather gets nasty, like at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.
Also, it is not critical to land a stud fantasy defense to be successful. Even if your league heavily favors defenses in the scoring, don't target one until at least the seventh round and hopefully later or until your starters at other key positions are set. Also, it is worth noting that defenses can be volatile from year to year, and one of the top-rated units is bound to fall, while an under the radar unit has a strong year, like the Rams of 2015..
Don't Get Caught Up in Runs
Stick to your tiers and do not get caught up in runs, like when the defenses start flying off the draft board. If there is a run on quarterbacks, then there will likely be more talent left to reel in at running back and receiver. With that said, you can use runs to your advantage. The only time when it may be suitable to get involved in a run is at tight end, as there are few studs at the position generally and the talent pool dries up the quickest when compared to quarterback, running back and receiver.
For more in depth articles on our strategies and sleepers, be sure to check out the Draft Kit.
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On The Move explores the world of future personal transport looking at the latest trends and tech innovations that shape global travel.
(CNN) -- A driverless taxi is waiting for you outside your house. Cruising through the city, you arrive safely at the airport where you drop off your luggage while ordering a coffee. Check-in is then a matter of just a few seconds, thanks to facial recognition software, while distant biometric scanning allows you to avoid long security queues.
Walking past interactive shopping windows, yoga studios and outdoor green terraces, you arrive at the departure hall, a bright uplifting space dotted with paintings by the French impressionist masters. After having a look around, holographic airport staff guide you to your boarding gate. You soon find yourself aboard sitting in your body morphing seat that is fully-equipped with all the movies from your favorite director.
No, this is not science fiction. Instead, this is how your airport travel experience will be in just 10 years from now-- according to Skyscanner.
The travel booking site released Monday the second part of its "Future of Travel" report which looks at what travel journeys will look like in 2024.
Compiled by a team of 56 experts and futurologists from the travel and tech industries, the study predicts that future travel journey "will be almost unrecognizable from the often time consuming and stressful experience of 2014."
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In 10 years' time airports will be intelligent spaces that will allow travelers to enjoy an automated and stress free journey. Emerging technologies will transform airlines into virtual hubs where passengers will be able to create their own havens to suit their personal preferences.
"Airports and flights will no longer be the price we pay to travel but instead will signify the start of our holidays where travelers can relax and create the perfect space to suit their needs whether they're flying for business or leisure," says Filip Filipov, Skyscanner's Head of B2B.
Here, based on Skyscanner's predictions, CNN's On The Move presents the top three things you can expect to experience at the airport and while flying in 2024.
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Future travelers will take complete control of their journey, which will be free of check-in desks and long queues.
Biometric check-in software will eliminate the need for boarding passes and passport checks, while X-ray machines will also become a thing of the past thanks to sensors capable of scanning big groups from a large distance.
Digital luggage tags pre-set with flight details and destination information will allow passengers to track their bags in real time throughout their trip.
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Once past security, out go the blunt and dull and in come the cool and splendor.
The soulless departure lounges and mundane transit areas of today will be replaced by uplifting, comfortable lounges filled with paintings and sculptures. If you don't feel like delving into the world of art, amenities ranging from rooftop swimming pools and 3D cinemas to gyms and open-air parks will offer a pleasant distraction before boarding your flight.
Similarly, virtual shopping walls will replace duty free stores, with passengers able to order goods with a simple verbal command. "You will be able to select the goods that you'd like to buy and have them delivered to your home potentially when you're back from vacation," says Filipov.
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In cabin smart lighting will make jetlag a thing of the past, while seats that mold to the passengers' body shape will come with pre-loaded films and music according to their tastes.
A mix between a mobile living room and a virtual office, the seating will also allow travelers to hold 3D chats with their family, friends or business contacts through Skype hologram systems.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) In another miserable performance, the Philadelphia Eagles put together a year's worth of blunders fit for a football follies video.
A 34-13 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night featured four fumbles, one interception and one punt blocked by a teammate. That brought the Eagles' turnovers total to an NFL-high 34 in 14 games. They've only forced 12.
``Turnovers destroy you in this league,'' coach Andy Reid said Friday, stating the obvious. ``If we didn't know it before, we know it now.''
Lucky for the Eagles (4-10) and their frustrated fans, only two games remain in this nightmare season.
``I was thoroughly embarrassed,'' wide receiver Jason Avant said after another loss in front of a national television audience. ``I don't care if there were no cameramen there or if we were playing over at the University of Penn. That type of thing that happened was embarrassing wherever you are, even if you're in the sandlot. So, never mind that it was on a national stage, it was just not good football that happened. It just wasn't good.''
Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin started the giveaways by fumbling on the second play from scrimmage. On Philadelphia's next possession, there were a series of comical mistakes that occurred when the punting unit took the field.
First, rookie linebacker Ryan Rau, who only plays special teams, didn't realize the Eagles were punting so he stood on the sideline. Tight end Clay Harbor noticed only 10 men out there and ran out at the last second, but one rusher broke free on the outside. Wide receiver Marvin McNutt tried to block him only to get pushed into punter Mat McBriar's kick.
Those two gaffes led to 10 points for the Bengals. But the Eagles rallied to take a 13-10 lead into the third quarter.
Then, they unraveled.
The Eagles allowed 24 points in a span of 3:23. Three straight possessions went interception-fumble-fumble. That was followed up by another fumble when defensive lineman Cedric Thornton tried to catch a short kickoff.
``Turnovers killed us,'' Maclin said. ``You can't keep putting the defense inside of the 30-yard line. Eventually, an NFL team is going to score on you. This was on the offense and special teams.''
The emergence of rookie quarterback Nick Foles has been one of the few bright spots in a dismal season, but he took a step backward against the Bengals. Foles threw for 381 yards, including a game-winning TD pass on the final play to snap Philadelphia's eight-game losing streak. The Buccaneers, by the way, have the league's worst-ranked pass defense.
Foles was just 16 of 33 for 182 yards with one TD pass and a pick against the Bengals. He underthrew Maclin on a deep pass that still went for a long gain in the second quarter. He underthrew him again on what should've been a long TD pass and got intercepted in the third quarter. That started the parade of turnovers.
``I just made a horrible throw,'' Foles said. ``The ball came out bad and it had a little bit of wobble to it. You have to really cut it and I didn't do that. I just have to spin it and it started fluttering toward the end. So it's a bad throw, it's one that I can't have.''
Reid defended Foles' arm strength, blaming his footwork and mechanics for the underthrows.
``Nick has one of the stronger arms in the league, but you have to make sure your feet are right and your drop is right,'' Reid said. ``You have to learn those things. That's one of the tougher things for young quarterbacks to do. Instead of taking what would normally be a five-step drop, he took what would be a seven-step drop. When you're in the gun, it would be a five as opposed to a three. He held too long on the safety and tried to look the safety off. These are rookie mistakes, and he'll learn from that. He's very diligent about those things, and he'll get it right. It wasn't a lack of arm strength that would cause that to take place.''
Foles will start next Sunday's game against Washington even though Michael Vick has been cleared to return after a concussion forced him to miss the last five games. Reid already said weeks ago that Foles will finish the season as the No. 1 quarterback. As for Vick, Reid hasn't decided whether he'll be the backup or No. 3 behind Trent Edwards.
Notes: RB LeSean McCoy will see an independent neurologist next week, probably on Tuesday. He's missed the last four games with a concussion, but could play vs. the Redskins. ... TE Brent Celek has passed all tests in his concussion recovery and should be ready to go. ... DB Brandon Hughes was hospitalized overnight because of a lung contusion, but was released and should be fine.
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