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Fitzgerald fell just short of 1,000 yards receiving for the second straight season but caught 10 touchdowns and his production improved over the second half of the season as he and the rest of the offense grew more accustomed to Bruce Arians’ scheme.
The Cardinals likely will approach Fitzgerald this offseason about restructuring a contract that will have a cap hit of $18 million in 2014. Fitzgerald has indicated he is open to such a move (but not a pay cut) so the guess here is it will happen, freeing up money for the Cardinals to pay other free agents and maybe sign cornerback Patrick Peterson to an extension. There is always the chance that the Cardinals could trade Fitzgerald, but it would be a PR disaster for a franchise to cut loose its well-respected icon in the prime of his career.
Floyd started slowly but took the steps over the second half of the season that the Cardinals had hoped he would. He became a legitimate threat in his own right, which in turn opened up things for Fitzgerald and others. He led the Cardinals in receiving yards (1,041) and averaged 16 yards per catch. He only scored five touchdowns, but four came in the final nine games, which corresponded with the team’s hot stretch after a 3-4 start.
Coming off the best season of his career, Roberts slipped to 43 catches for 471 yards and two TDs. It wasn’t that he was ineffective; he didn’t play as much in Arians’ tight-end friendly offense. Given that limited role and his price tag, Roberts probably will test the free-agent market and end up elsewhere as an effective receiver.
Injuries prevented Golden (hamstring) or Williams (Achilles tendon) from filling the need for a speed receiver more than momentarily. That pair, as well as the Cardinals other receivers, will likely face plenty of competition in camp.
If Roberts departs — a distinct possibility given his likely salary demands and his diminished role in the offense — the Cardinals will need a legitimate third receiver. Neither Brown nor Golden fits that bill (nor does anyone else on the roster). The Cardinals also could try to upgrade their speed receiver spot. The draft swing-and-miss on Ryan Swope, who retired before training camp due to concussion issues, still leaves a hole at that spot.
The Cardinals again may try to find a speed receiver in the later rounds, or they could just sign rookie free agents to fill that bill. The thinking here is that they need a dependable, veteran player to fill the third receiver spot if Roberts signs elsewhere, not a rookie who will take too much time to learn the nuances of the offense and would represent a huge drop-off if either Fitzgerald or Floyd suffered an injury. But there are other roster spots available for lower picks.
Sammy Watkins, Clemson; Mike Evans, Texas A&M; Marquise Lee, USC; Kelvin Benjamin, Florida State; Allen Robinson, Penn State; Odell Beckham Jr., LSU; Brandin Cooks, Oregon State; Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt; Jarvis Landry, LSU; Davante Adams, Fresno State; Paul Richardson, Colorado; Martavis Bryant, Clemson; Bruce Ellington, South Carolina; Jared Abbrederis, Wisconsin; Mike Davis; Texas, Donte Moncrief, Mississippi; Brandon Coleman, Rutgers; Robert Herron, Wyoming; Jeff Janis, Saginaw Valley; Cody Latimer, Indiana.
It will be interesting to see if leading the country in tackles as a senior will at least help New Mexico State linebacker get a foot in the door.
I spoke with Butler early this week and he had an interesting take on his gaudy tackle numbers that he put up his senior year. Butler said he's still in Las Cruces and probably won't watch much of the Draft this weekend. The fact that the NMSU defense was on the field so much gives him a chance to pad his numbers a bit, but Butler said the effort level is what stands out to those making talent evaluations.
"I think it showed teams that I make the effort and find a way to get to the ball whether things were going our way or not," Butler said. "I believe that a team will give me the opportunity and I just have to make the most of it."
Butler said his 4.7 time in the 40 didn't hurt either, as well as other measurables he improved on at his pro day last month.
"This weekend I expect something in the later rounds on Saturday or as a free agent," Butler said. "It's been a fun process. I have done everything that I can do and put numbers up this season and that's all I can really do."
NMSU's senior class also included center Anthony McMeans, who like Butler, NFL scouts showed interest in throughout the season.
McMeans was also able to interact with scouts at the NFLPA All-Star game in January. It was a process that helped cornerback Winston Rose get a shot with the Indianapolis Colts last offseason and hopefully McMeans lands in a camp as well.
Air pollution levels skyrocketed in New Delhi and left the national capital shrouded in toxic smog as millions of people set off firecrackers on Wednesday evening during Diwali.
The air quality index, or AQI, hit 980 at 4.30am on Thursday, according to website AirVisual, which monitors air pollution around the world. The levels surged as people violated the Supreme Court order and burst firecrackers before and after the designated two-hour window. Readings below 50 are considered safe, while anything above 300 is considered hazardous.
The air quality in the morning was just about as bad as it was in 2017 a day after Diwali, when levels exceeded 1,000, roughly ten times worse than the air pollution in Beijing. The levels on Thursday afternoon came down from their peak, with the gauge reading a “very unhealthy” 244 as of 2.30pm. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal had described the city as a “gas chamber” after the smog last year.
Toxic air is estimated to kill more than 1 million Indians each year, according to the nonprofit Health Effects Institute.
New Delhi was ranked the most polluted city in the world on Thursday, according to AirVisual’s global rankings. Lahore in Pakistan was at second place with AQI at 273 as of 8am local time. By comparison, New York had readings of just 29 as of 10pm on Wednesday local time.
With different air quality monitors showing varied readings across the national capital, it was still clear that New Delhi’s air was the worst in the world.
Levels of dangerous PM 2.5 - the fine, inhalable particles that lodge deep in the lungs, where they can enter the bloodstream - were pushing close to 1,400 in some parts of the city early Thursday morning, according to a website run by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, a government agency.
A new hub at the Cardinal Hume Centre to help people overcome poverty and homelessness is opening its doors to the public on Wednesday 12 September. The new space - the outcome of a £1m revamp of the charity's Westminster-based premises - provides a more accessible, attractive and welcoming space for clients. The redesign brings the charity's specialist services teams closer to each other and their clients, enabling staff and volunteers at the Centre to work more efficiently and effectively than ever.
Changes to more than 400m2 of internal and 150m2 of outdoor space at the Centre include: a fresh, modern and accessible entrance and reception; improved working spaces for our housing, welfare rights and immigration advice teams; enhanced and extended training facilities; extra interview rooms; an adaptable new learning space for children and parents; private meeting spaces; brand new outside play area and an upgraded kitchen.
The extensive improvements, which have taken just six months to complete, address problems with the complex and inaccessible layout of the previous client reception, office spaces and meeting rooms.
George O'Neill, Chief Executive of the Cardinal Hume Centre, said: "We're delighted to open the doors of our hub today. This new and improved space puts the people we help at the heart of everything we do to tackle poverty and homelessness. We now have much improved surroundings right here in the heart of Westminster, and our clients can still expect the same great service and warm welcome."
The Cardinal Hume Centre enables people to gain the skills they need to overcome poverty and homelessness. It works with homeless young people, badly housed families and others in need. Each year the Centre welcomes more than 1,400 people. The staff work with respect, integrity and compassion to help each person find a home, become financially stable and, quite simply, have a better life.
Some of the meals Amy Mulvaney made from Roz Purcell's Half Hour Hero book.
The former Miss Universe Ireland's Instagram feed is jam-packed with colourful, hearty dishes that look equal parts indulgent and healthy.
Following the release of her new book, Half Hour Hero, I suggested to my editor that I follow Roz's diet for a week. I was met with a positive response, but warned to make sure that I exercised accordingly alongside the diet, as it's no secret that Roz's incredible body is a result of her rigorous exercise routine - she previously said she sometimes exercises 11 times a week - and is fuelled by her meals.
I'll admit, when the book landed on my desk I was expecting complicated recipes that take hours to prepare, an ingredients list as long as my arm and recipes calling for products I'd never even heard of. I was preparing for a gruelling week that left me slaving in the kitchen, an extortionately priced food shop and subsequently wondered if I'd made a huge mistake.
After flicking through the first few pages, I was quickly proven wrong. In the introduction Roz says, "This book ticks all the boxes: the recipes are quick, healthy, accessible and fit into a busy lifestyle.
"I wanted to write a book that showcases fast, healthy dishes using basic ingredients that you probably already have in your presses, or if you don't, then at least now you'll know what to stock up on."
And, thankfully, what she wrote is true. Out of all of the recipes in the book, there were only a handful that I was missing ingredients for. Everything else was already in my presses or would be part of my weekly shop. Although it isn't particularly advertised as so, Roz's diet is pretty much gluten-free judging by the recipes, which was a delight to see as I'm coeliac. Saying that, I don't think any non-coeliac would have noticed the absence of gluten from her recipes.
For the week, I attempted to follow Roz's sample meal plan, whereby she makes two breakfast meals, two lunch options, two dinner options and two snacks that can be made ahead in bulk and varied throughout the week.
For breakfast, I ditched my measly bowl of cereal for porridge with almond milk, topped with berries, seeds and honey. You'd never guess, but that's the most basic derivation of Roz's porridge recipes, with carrot cake, chocolate chip and banana bread listed as variations.
I made a batch of easy oat scones on the Sunday to last through the week, however they were so delicious that they were quickly gobbled down in less than 24 hours. I also made a huge pot of carrot and cannellini bean soup for lunch, and that itself lasted five days.
The winning dish of the week was the first dinner I made, the chicken, sweet potato and peanut curry. I've attempted several healthy homemade curries over the years, and very few have turned out well. I'm always wary of sweet potato because it always takes much longer than the recipe calls for, so I learned from my mistakes this time and left the curry stewing in a pot for half an hour.
It was incredibly easy to make and I think leaving it for that bit longer intensified the flavour even more. I was apprehensive as I dunked my fork into the bowl, hoping I hadn't wasted my efforts once again but I needn't have worried - it was delicious. Days after making it my dad was still raving about how tasty it was, so that's a winner for me. Feeling adventurous after my small success, later in the week I tried the 'fish curry in a hurry', and I'm glad to say it didn't disappoint.
With cookbooks filling the shelves promising the moon and the stars for their level of simplicity, only to leave you hunched over the stove for two hours, it was a pleasant surprise to find that none of the recipes took more than a half an hour, as the title promises.
As for exercise, I didn't make it to the gym during my week of eating like Roz due to a busy schedule, but usually I aim to go at least twice per week. Saying that, samples of exercises that can be done at home or in the gym are dotted throughout the book, so I really had no excuse.
Despite my initial reservations, following the recipes in the book was a pleasure rather than a chore. I've bought more cookbooks than I can count over the years in an effort to improve my diet, but this is truly one of the best I've tried. The recipes are varied, simple to follow and leave you feeling like you've really nourished your body - three things I've never before been able to achieve at once.
While I've yet to nail Roz's killer workout routine, I'm pretty happy to start by following her diet.
Half Hour Hero by Roz Purcell (€23) is available in bookshops now.
The Government's Internet filter program: is it an appropriate role for government? Will we be getting value for money? Is it practicable? Who will control the regulators?
"You'll understand when you're younger"
I tend to think that if your an adult you should be able to see and read what you want,all of this is Howard and co pandering to the Religious right.
Why you would want to pander to a bunch of fools whose main thing in life seems to be interfering in everyone else,s is beyond me,these clods (Hillsong AoG ect)are like the old snake oil sales men, why anyone would believe the crap the pastor peddles just proves the old saying "theres a sucker born ever minute"
I am opposed to Internet filtering for several reasons. One is once it starts you no longer know just what is being filtered. I fervently believe adults should be able to see and read anything, excluding obvious illegal items.
I certainly believe children should be protected from being exposed to unsuitable material, but this is for the parents to manage. I do not support filtering by government, even to protect children for one very important reason.
I believe parents depending on government filtering is far more dangerous than a parent having to take 100% of the responsibility. No matter what software filters are in place- the internet is NOT safe. This mantra must be drummed into the heads of parents. You can bet that any software control will be breached and every kid at school will know how to do it. Whilst the parents are patting themselves on the back because they feel confident their children are protected.
Isnt this also related to the attempt by the government to ban and censor books and internet sights which promote or glamorize political violence and/or terrorism.
Most of our his-story is a glorification of violence. A chronicle of "important wars".
Wasnt the USA War of Independence from the British a sustained act of terrorism? And an integral part of the collective USA identity/narrative?
Under the current definitions of terrorism it would be totally unacceptable. Should we therefore ban the study of it.
What about the violent struggles for independence and freedom that are a part of the history of most countries in the world---and their civil wars, including those of the UK.
Wasnt the suppression and wholesale slaughter of the Catholic Irish by Cromwell and his hard heads one of the first acts at Cultural genocide or ethnic cleansing? Yet it is a celebrated aspect of some peoples his-stories.
What about the USA civil war. This carnage is almost glorified by scholars and various entusiasts---recreated and re-enacted year after year even.
Under todays definitions they were all sustained acts of terrorism, ethnic cleansing etc etc.
Nelson Mandela is a hero to dark skinned South Africans. As far as I know John Howard (our champion of "freedom") was opposed to him being released from jail.
Michael Collins is a hero to some Irish. Simon Bolivar is a hero to the people of Bolivia. Garibaldi to the Italians. And so on.
Kevin is spot on. There are plenty of filters out there. And you can't beat good old fashioned parental supervision. This is a complete waste of taxpayer's money and a blatant election ploy. Then again what isn't in the lead up to one.
Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren officially pledged to reject fossil fuel campaign donations, becoming the first 2020 presidential contender to do so.
While making her first visit to New Hampshire since announcing the launch of her presidential exploratory committee, Warren on Saturday called for “systemic change” that involves much more than just “change around the margins.” The progressive senator touted her desire to legalize marijuana, boost estate taxes and expand affordable housing. Warren also set the pace on climate change by becoming the first Democratic presidential candidate to vow not to accept money from oil and gas interests.
???? THIS. IS. HUGE. ????
Today @ewarren signed the #NoFossilFuelMoney pledge!
Not only is this a strong move to take power away from big oil & gas, but it’s a statement about where the Democratic priorities lie.
Under the stipulations of the pledge, Warren cannot knowingly accept contributions above $200 from any political action committees, employees or front groups tied to fossil fuel companies. The senior senator from Massachusetts joins other possible presidential contenders — such as Vermont Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders, Oregon Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley and Washington Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee — in signing her name onto the pledge.
The pledge appears to indicate Warren has shifted leftward on the issue of fossil fuel money in politics. She dodged a question in August about the Democratic National Committee’s decision to reverse its stance on fossil fuel money, allowing once again to accept money from oil and gas interests.
Warren’s pledge to reject fossil fuels on Saturday follows lobbying from the Sunrise Movement — an environmentalist group that’s heavily involved in promoting the Green New Deal.
“We’re making it clear any politician who wants to run for federal office needs to support the Green New Deal and not take fossil fuel money,” Varshini Prakash, founder of Sunrise, said during a Sunday conference call with activists and reporters. The organization — which is quickly becoming influential among environmental and progressive circles — was involved in New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s candidacy and has gone on to push Democratic lawmakers more left on climate change issues.
Because it is not legally required to disclose its donors, not much has been known about the money behind the Sunrise Movement. However, a recent profile piece on the organization has shed some light on the organizations funding its activities. Institutional funders for Sunrise include the Rockefeller Family Fund, the Winslow Foundation and the Wallace Global Fund, supplying 55 percent of the group’s 2018 budget.
The Daily Caller News Foundation reached out to Warren’s campaign, inquiring about her position on population control as a means to fight climate change, but did not hear back in time for publication.
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A new art exhibit celebrating Black History Month is set to open Jan. 31 at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center.
The exhibit, titled “Justice for Peace,” was curated by Evanston resident Fran Joy, an artist whose work draws inspiration from African, Native American and Asian cultures, according to her website. “Justice for Peace” will feature work from several local artists and Evanston Township High School students celebrating Black History Month, which runs through February.
The Noyes Cultural Art Center, 927 Noyes St., will host an opening reception for the exhibit from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. next Sunday. The reception, which is free to the public, will feature speeches from local community leaders, among them Rev. Dr. Michael Nabors of Second Baptist Church of Evanston and Ra Joy, executive director of Change Illinois, the city announced in a news release.
There will also be spoken word and music performances, as well as a performance from the Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre’s Pop Up Theatre ensemble, according to the release.
The exhibit will run until the end of February.
Trump blames Republicans in Congress for his woes. Does he have a point?
If there's one consistent tone President Trump takes toward Congress — especially Republicans in Congress — it's frustration. Frustration that some GOP lawmakers aren't loyal. Frustration they are nine months into controlling Washington and have no major legislative accomplishments. Just general frustration.
Trump's allies are piling on. Vice President Pence's chief of staff, Nick Ayers, suggested to Republican donors last week they “purge” GOP lawmakers who don't support the president's agenda. The conversation, confirmed by The Fix, was originally reported by Politico. This week, Bloomberg reported Trump's former chief strategist, Stephen K. Bannon, wants to primary almost every single Republican senator up for reelection next year to help pass Trump's agenda.
You could argue (and the president's supporters do) that this is a little bit of needed tough love, a shove from the White House to force a gridlocked Congress to get something done.
But how fair is it for Team Trump to entirely blame Congress for its lackluster nine months in office? Does the White House share some of the blame? After asking this to both sides, let's debate by breaking down the four main reasons Trump blames Congress for his woes.
1. Republicans had seven years — seven years! — to come up with a plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act: Republicans in Congress voted dozens of times on an Obamacare repeal when President Barack Obama was in power. When they finally had control of Congress and the White House, they couldn't get it done.
From Trump's perspective, he helped them keep their majorities, miraculously handed them control of the White House, and they choked.
They don't really have a governing majority like the House does. They have just 52 members and only a two-vote margin to pass legislation.
Passing major social reform legislation takes time and multiple attempts.
Trump doesn't seem to recognize either of those difficulties.
2. Trump largely outsourced Obamacare repeal to the Hill: At the time, it made sense to Trump. He has no policy experience, and he has surrounded himself with a team that's largely lacking Hill experience. Plus, it's the legislature's job to write legislation. But nine months later, it hasn't repealed Obamacare nor put together a full tax reform bill, and from his perspective Republicans in Congress deserve much of the blame.

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