Toshiba Qosmio X875-Q7390

Although tablets and ultrabooks garner most of the attention in the PC world, few classes of systems have as much flair as gaming rigs, where hulking, ostentatious designs typically outweigh concerns for portability and affordability. Even mainstream vendors are getting in on the action, and the Windows 8-equipped Toshiba Qosmio X875-Q7390 ($1,949.99 list) is no exception. Its beefy chassis packs a slew of cool features, like a Blu-ray burner and an exceptional 1080p display that supports 3D technology. Unfortunately, its woefully short battery life holds it back from midrange gaming laptop glory. It's an option worth exploring, but better choices are out there.

Design and Features
The Qosmio X875-Q7390's hulking plastic chassis weighs 7.60 pounds and measures 1.7 by 16.5 by 10.7 inches (HWD), so carrying it around?even without the two-pound power brick?nearly constitutes a legitimate form of exercise. Hernia-related fears aside, the Qosmio X875-Q7390's lid and palm rest are appealingly decked out in "black widow styling," which is Toshiba-speak for textured aluminum that's almost entirely black save for red accents around the keyboard, touchpad, and speaker grilles.

The Qosmio X875-Q7390's generously-sized tiled keyboard features an integrated alphanumeric keypad and, despite its slightly shallow key travel, offers a comfortable typing experience. Its red backlighting makes for a cool visual effect that gives the Qosmio X875-Q7390 the edginess that goes hand in hand with gaming laptops. The touchpad, meanwhile, provides excellent tactile feedback while fluidly supporting Windows 8 gesture controls.

The Qosmio X875-Q7390 biggest draw is arguably its 17.3-inch 1,920 by 1,080 display, which brims with rich color reproduction and deep, inky blacks. Naturally, video playback looks fantastic, especially when you toss a Blu-ray disc into the Qosmio X875-Q7390's Blu-ray burner. What truly sets the Qosmio X875-Q7390's display apart from other systems in its class, however, is its 3D display. To enable this feature, simply use the Nvidia control panel to establish an IR connection between the display and the included pair of Nvidia 3D glasses.The end result will impress even the most jaded of gamers. I myself had a healthy amount of skepticism about this feature until I tested it out with a Jurassic Park 3D on Blu-ray. Within moments, dinosaurs and humans alike jumped off the screen with such eye-popping detail that calling it "dazzling" is an understatement.

Audio is pumped out at fairly loud volumes through the Qosmio X875-Q7390's dual Harmon Kardon speakers beneath the display. Although "Idioteque" by Radiohead didn't quite rattle the windows, Thom Yorke's ominous warbling was nonetheless loud enough to fill up a medium-sized room.

Port selection on the Qosmio X875-Q7390 is also quite good. Alongside the Blu-ray burner, the right side houses dual USB 3.0 ports and an Ethernet port. On the left side you'll find audio jacks, another pair of USB 3.0 ports, a memory card reader, and VGA and HDMI-out ports.

Although the Qosmio X875-Q7390's four USB 3.0 ports offer plenty of space for external hard drives, that may be entirely unnecessary thanks to the system's generous offering of dual 5,400rpm 1TB hard drives. As was the case with the Samsung Series 7 Gamer, though, gamers must first confront a formidable pile of preloaded software upon initial setup. These programs range from useful (Microsoft Office Trial) to needless bloatware (WildTangent Games; scattered desktop links), with a mountain of proprietary software (Toshiba BookPlace, Disc Creator, and the like) and trial versions (30-day trials of Norton software, including Internet Security, Online Backup, and Anti-Theft Online Banking). Toshiba covers the Qosmio X875-Q7390 with a one-year warranty. That's fairly stingy for a gaming rig, especially when compared against the competition. By contrast, the current Editors' Choice for midrange gaming laptops, the Asus G75VW-DH72, is covered with a two-year warranty.

Performance
The Qosmio X875-Q7390's combined 2.4GHz Intel Core i7-3630QM processor and 3GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 670M GPU, along with 16GB RAM, made for an admirable?though not class-leading?performer in our benchmark tests. Although its PCMark 7 score of 4,547 points fell slightly short of the class-leading Alienware M17x R4 (4,598 points), it nonetheless topped the rest of its class, including the Asus G75VW-DS71 (2,893 points). Its Cinebench R11.5 score of 6.34 points, meanwhile, was outflanked by both the Asus G75VW-DS71 (6.44 points) as well as the Alienware M17x R4 (6.86 points). The Qosmio X875-Q7390's admirable performance extended to its multimedia tests, where it displayed an exceptional capacity for content creation. It completed our Handbrake video encoding test in 37 seconds, only one second short of the Asus G75VW-DS71 (36 seconds). Moreover, the 3 minutes 40 seconds it took for the Qosmio X875-Q7390 to cycle through the dozen or so filters in our Photoshop CS6 test was on par with the Asus G75VW-DS71 (3:32).

As far as high-end gaming goes, the Qosmio X875-Q7390 was able to cross the 30 frames per second (fps) playability barrier in medium-quality settings but its frame rates lagged when the settings were maxed out. In Aliens Vs. Predator (54fps in medium quality;18fps in high quality settings) was eclipsed by the Asus G75VW-DS71 (55fps and 18fps, respectively). Likewise, the Qosmio X875-Q7390's performance in Heaven (42ps in medium quality; 16fps in high quality settings) once again fell short of the Asus G75VW-DS71 (70fps and 28fps, respectively). The Qosmio X875-Q7390's performance in 3DMark11 (4,905 points in Entry-level mode; 921 points in Extreme mode) couldn't quite match that of the Samsung Series 7 Gamer (5,572 points and 1,134 points, respectively) or the Alienware M17x R4 (9,023 points and 2,086 points, respectively).

It's no secret that gaming laptops aren't renowned for stellar battery life. Even with these lowered expectations, the Qosmio X875-Q7390's removable 47Whr battery yielded dismal results, lasting a meager 51 minutes in our battery rundown test. At this point, it doesn't even matter that the Asus G75VW-DH72 (3:02) lasted much longer than the Qosmio X875-Q7390. What does matter, however, is that the Qosmio X875-Q7390 couldn't even last for a single hour without being plugged in. Just to be sure, I re-tested the Qosmio X875-Q7390. Once again, it clocked in at under an hour. The fact that I was able to run a battery test on the Qosmio X875-Q7390 twice before my lunch break confirmed the worst: Unless users stay near a power outlet or spring for a bunch of extra batteries, they won't be going anywhere with the Qosmio X875-Q7390 any time soon.

There's plenty to like about the Toshiba Qosmio X875-Q7390, like its cool design, abundant storage capacity, and, of course, its superlative 3D display. At the end of the day, however, performance is the paramount consideration when it comes to gaming laptops. That, along with battery life, ultimately conspire against the Qosmio X875-Q7390 and prevent it from snagging the Asus G75VW-DH72's title as Editors' Choice for midrange gaming laptops. Still, its content creation abilities and incredible display alone make it worth checking out, and we nonetheless recommend doing so.

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A week at a health and fitness spa - Super Healthy Me

In My Plan, Videos / By Mike Wendland / 0 comments

I?m just back from a week at a health and fitness spa that has jumpstarted me to pick up on the healthy living lifestyle that has stalled somewhat in recent months. Sometimes, it takes drastic measures to get back in gear and that?s what I needed after backing down from exercise and good eating since my total knee replacement last November.

I?m recharged,?reinvigorated, remotivated and resolved to get back to being Super Healthy Me.

This morning, my first day back, I rejoined my old bicycle spinning class at the Rochester Athletic Club.

With my wife, Jennifer, I went down in our Roadtrek RV, but most people choose to stay in rooms and the several lodges scattered across the 100-acre grounds.

Located two hours south of Nashville, the Tennessee Fitness Spa?was a terrific experience.??For a week we were totally immersed in a health and fitness regimen than produced some very dramatic results. You can watch the video to see what just six days did for Jennifer and me.

The spa provides three meals a day. They are gourmet quality but the total?caloric?intake they provide is no more than 1,200 calories. You can add another 200 calories or so from the fresh salad bar or from special snacks like hard boiled eggs and sweet potato wedges. The food is low salt, low sugar, all natural, never processed, always fresh and prepared in ways that will amaze you. I was not hungry once, despite my spoofing in the video.

A fully equipped gymnasium and very large swimming pool is available 24 hours a day and fitness classes run every hour during the daytime hours.

For the healthier guests, mornings start with a brisk walk. It?s three miles the first day, then it builds until at the end of the week, you cover eight miles. This is up and down hills and it is a challenging aerobic workout. The spa breaks it down into different groups of walkers based on their fitness levels, with the fastest being those of are able to walk a 12 minute miles. The slowest group is for tose who are just starting out.

They expect that for maximum results, guests participate in two aerobic workous each day, as well as a?stretching?class, weight workouts and pool session.

There are multiple water aerobics classes. Jennifer was a guest instructor of the week we were there. Jennifer has taught water aerobics for more than 20 years and says the quality of the water aerobics instruction at the spa is the best she?s ever seen. ?Water exercise is great for everybody,? says Jennifer. ?You lose the impact of your weight on your knees, hips and joints. Water offers resistance that lets you work out very hard without the stress. It really burns calories and helps in weight loss and body toning.?

You will see in the video the inches Jennifer lost which she attributes to the healthy food she ate that week and the water aerobic classes than did. ?Believe me, water exercise works,? she says. ?Besides teaching classes, I was able to participate in classes here like the other?students? Normally when I teach, I have to do it from the deck. I loved being able to get in the water and workout in the water with my students.?

The fun thing is getting to know the other participants. You can meet several in the video, including one guy who has been there two months and is down 60 pounds. Many of the guests were repeat visitors. who come year after year.

Belinda Jones is the spa?s fitness and nutrition director and personally selects the menu. ?The difference that most people notice?immediately?is that they are not hungry,? she says. ?Their cravings disappear. That?s because they are eating balanced, healthy food with the right amounts of protein, complex carbohydrates and fats.?

Health experts tell us that 20% of weight loss comes from exercise. But 80% is from making healthy food choices. Belinda holds a class on how the balanced meals served at the spa can be brought back home, or to the RV.

The grounds of the spa are stunningly beautiful. An ancient cave called the Natural Bridge is on the grounds. Dean Ware, who holds classes on the history of the area, says the Natural Bridge was the home of notorious outlaw gangs who preyed on travelers of the Natchez Trail, which is not far from the spa. In later years, locals would hold church services there and it?s said that Davy Crockett delivered a speech from a protruding ledge of the bridge called the pulpit rock.

Ware also teaches a class on the benefits of herbal teas and class?participants?actually mix up a batch they drink themselves.

Nancy Shaw, with her late husband, Joe, founded the spa in 1991. ?This is a very?rejuvenating?place,? she said. ?It relaxes and refreshes and restores our guests,? she says. ?The pace of life in today?s society is very stressful. Eating and exercising right and?decompressing?here is what brings so many back so often.?

She said RVers love the fact that they can bring their pets with them as they vist the spa. ?We were surprised by how many people travel in RVs,? she said. ?So we built the parks for them. They like it because not only can they sleep in their own RV and bring their pets but they save money from the lodging costs our regular guests pay when staying in a room.?

There are free laundry facilities available.

Cellular phone service in the area is limited. When I had to make a phone call, I?d walk to the top of one of the nearby hills. But the spa has added high speed satellite Internet wi-fi that is available in the lounges and restaurant area. I picked it up right in the RV and was never out of touch.

Our week ended much too soon. We?could?not believe how good we felt as we set in our Roadtrek. We vowed to bring the healthy eating plan we learned to our everyday life.

That?s when we encountered the reality of such a choice.

On the road, it?s very hard to make healthy choices when eating out. A traffic accident and hour long delay on I-65 north of Nashville sent us off the interstate. We pulled off at an exit and decided to eat dinner as the traffic cleared. There was a Mexican?restaurant (who could resist the chips and salsa?) ?a fast food place (there is nothing fresh and healthy about fast food) and a national pizza chain. We figured the pizza place would give us the?healthiest?choie because we knew it had a salad bar.

But the salad came in plastic bags. That?s surely not fresh. There was only high fat, high?calorie?salad dressings. And the pizza we ordered ? a thin crust with a pineapple topping ? was so salty and sugary that our newly sensitized taste buds immediately noticed it. We both felt yucky and vowed that from now on, we are going to carry our own salad dressings and protein sources and learn to make better choices.

As to exercise, that, too, is more challenging in an RV. Walking, of course, is always a choice. We can also?carry along bicycles. And we can seek our towns with gyms and YMCAs,

We absolutely loved the Tennessee Fitness Spa. Now, the?challenge?is to?build?on what we?ve learned.

After all, there are a lot of places out there we want to see as we Roadrek around North America. We want to be sure we are fit and healthy enough to take everything in for as long as possible.

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Source: http://superhealthyme.com/my-plan/a-week-at-a-health-and-fitness-spa

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Ohio gas prices down to start work week

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- After a big bump at the pump last week, Ohio gas prices are down to start the work week.

A gallon of regular gas in Ohio was listed at an average of about $3.56 in Monday's survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and Wright Express. That's 9 cents lower than last Monday's average of $3.65. The previous week's average was $3.38.

The Ohio price this week is 6 cents higher than the national average of $3.50.

The state average is about 3 cents lower than this time last month, and 19 cents lower than at the same time in 2012.

The lowest average price in the state Monday was about $3.52 in the Dayton/Springfield and Toledo areas.

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Daily Kos: Online sales tax loophole forces House GOP to choose ...

Grover Norquist

Anti-tax hardliners like Grover Norquist and the Heritage Foundation are seeing their power over congressional Republicans take another hit thanks to the bill that would close the loophole that allows online businesses to not collect sales tax on many transactions, undercutting the prices of brick-and-mortar stores. Norquist and Heritage are, unsurprisingly, opposed to the Marketplace Fairness Act even though it doesn't create any new taxes, just makes it more likely that existing ones will be collected. But it has passed a series of Senate votes with a last vote coming soon, and it seems as though House opposition may be softening:

?I have some concern about the legislation,? said Representative Bob Goodlatte of Virginia, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, which has jurisdiction on the issue, ?but we also recognize the fairness issue?certain items being taxed in certain circumstances, other items being not?is a problem for brick-and-mortar businesses, so we?re going to try and solve that.?

Norquist and Heritage have marshaled their usual array of threats and talking points against the bill, but somehow ploys like calling it the "Let People in Alabama Loot People in New York Act" (huh?) aren't working so well this time and may contribute to a backlash.

?I have a lot of constituents saying to me, ?Grover Norquist did not elect you,? ? said Representative Steve Womack, Republican of Arkansas and the author of the Internet tax bill in the House. ?Members that come to Washington and kowtow to special interests end up contributing to this very polarized government. These are tough decisions we have to make up here.?

Since the Senate bill exempts businesses with less than $1 million in annual sales, it's hard to paint it as hurting small business (not that that stops opponents from trying). Another key talking point is that it puts "fairly rigorous and onerous requirements on online businesses to collect taxes for other states." But since states would have to provide free software to calculate the taxes, that argument too isn't the killing blow Heritage and Norquist want it to be. Not when Republican legislators are hearing stories about businesses in their districts like the one recounted by Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt, who described a local bridal store where people tried on dresses only to order them online, saving themselves the sales tax. "They use the parking lot. They use the sidewalk. They benefit from police protection, and then the local merchant who pays for all of that doesn?t get the sale." As a recognition that government spending is important it's not quite "you didn't build that," but it's got to be scary for Norquist and Heritage to hear a Republican saying nonetheless.

Originally posted to Laura Clawson on Mon Apr 29, 2013 at 07:46 AM PDT.

Also republished by Daily Kos.

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NFL reminds teams of anti-discrimination policy

NEW YORK (AP) ? The NFL distributed a document to its teams Monday reiterating its anti-discrimination policy on sexual orientation.

A memo sent Monday by Commissioner Roger Goodell to ownership, front-office personnel and coaches says: "Please ensure that this document is made available to all players and staff."

It includes a section on questions teams cannot ask prospective draft picks and free agents. After the NFL combine in February, three players said officials posed questions relating to their sexual orientation.

Examples given of prohibited queries include: "Do you like women or men? How well do you do with the ladies? Do you have a girlfriend?"

The document also says "any jokes, comments or pranks" about an employee's sexual orientation constitute harassment. Examples are "giving someone a sexual gag gift" or hiring a stripper for an employee's birthday party. "Offensive or degrading words or phrases" and posters or screen savers of a sexual nature are also harassment.

The timing of the memo proved appropriate. Later Monday, veteran NBA center Jason Collins became the first active male professional athlete in the four major North American sports leagues to come out as gay.

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Carrie Fisher Likes To Openly Discuss Her Role In 'Star Wars: Episode VII'

In the months since the announcement of "Star Wars: Episode VII," Carrie Fisher has seemingly made a habit out of trolling fans eager for updates about the J.J. Abrams film. The return of Fisher, Mark Hamill, and Harrison Ford is, by this point, an assumption many are making, but without an official announcement from Disney, [...]

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Adding up the financial costs of the Boston bombings

Jessica Rinaldi / Reuters

Flowers lay on the sidewalk at the site of the first explosion at the Boston Marathon finish line after Boylston Street reopened on April 24.

By Bill Dedman and John Schoen, NBC News

In a matter of moments, the Boston Marathon bombings inflicted as much as $333 million in damage to the local economy in lost wages, retail sales and infrastructure damage, according to preliminary estimates. But the effects of the April 15 attack, which killed three people and injured 264 others, continue to send shock-waves far beyond Boylston Street.

Based on published reports and interviews with local business leaders and authorities, here are some figures that hint at the ultimate financial impacts of the bombings, and illustrate the enormous gap between the losses inflicted on the city and victims and the pocket change spent by the alleged killers:

Cost of artificial legs for the 14 people who lost limbs: $20,000 per amputation; $7,200 for a below-the-knee artificial foot up to $90,000 for microprocessor-controlled full leg; tens of thousands for rehab

Total cost of care for 70 hospitalized victims: Could exceed $9 million, according to one rough calculation

Money collected by One Fund Boston established by the city and state to aid marathon victims: $23 million

Cost to Sugar Heaven, 669 Boylston St.: $65,000*

Cost to Abe & Louie?s, 793 Boylston: $500,000**

Cost to Sir Speedy?s Printing, 827 Boylston: $150,000

Cost to Whiskeys? Smokehouse, 885 Boylston: $250,000

Elise Amendola / AP

A city transportation worker fixes a street sign in Boston's Copley Square on April 25.

Total losses from 10 hardest-hit businesses: $2.3 million

Total business losses within the Boston Police Department?s designated ?Impact Zone?: $10 million

Size of Small Business Administration loans available to businesses: Up to $2 million

Value of tickets for canceled Celtics-Pacers NBA game: $1.3 million

Value of tickets for canceled Boston Symphony concert: $175,000***

Value of tickets for three canceled Blue Man Group performances: $105,000***

Lost receipts for New England Aquarium: $130,000

Lost parking ticket revenue: $8 million

Lost fares, one day of Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority: $1.56 million****

Net cost of canceled Amtrak service: $180,000

Cost of hijacked SUV: At least $47,270?

Money stolen from SUV driver: $845

List price for Ruger 9mm similar to the handgun allegedly carried by the suspects: $374 to $599

Retail cost of boat where suspect Dzohkhar Tsarnaev hid from police: $50,000

Amount raised to replace David Henneberry?s boat: $50,522.50

Cost of manufacturing six bombs from pressure cookers, elbow pipes, nails, firecrackers and glue: Less than $100 per bomb

Cost of holding a federal prisoner for one year: $25,000

Cost of holding a federal prisoner in a ?supermax? prison for one year: $75,000

*First blast was outside 671 Boylston St.

**Second blast was outside 755 Boylston St.

***Estimate based on average ticket prices

****MBTA was shut down on April 19, during the manhunt for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

Mark Schone and Berenice Garcia of NBC News also contributed to this report.

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EdReach Teams Up With PBS And Sticher As It Looks To Become The Go-To Online Broadcast Network For Education

The steady rise of tuition rates, class sizes and student debt combined with the decline in the number of teaching assistants, courses and programs has pushed education into the spotlight over the past year. Many schools have begun to turn to technology for answers, and higher ed institutions are now moving online at a breakneck pace to meet changing student behavior.

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Police: 4 people stabbed at Albuquerque church

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) ? A man jumped over several pews at an Albuquerque Catholic church and stabbed several members in the choir area just as Mass was ending Sunday, Albuquerque police said.

According to authorities, Lawrence Capener, 24, walked up to the choir area at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church and stabbed church-goers just as the choir began singing its final hymn. The man continued his attack until other raced to subdue the man until police arrived, police said.

Four church-goers were injured in the attacked and their injuries weren't life-threatening, Albuquerque police spokesman Robert Gibbs aid. Among those stabbed were the church choir director Adam Alvarez, flutist Gerald Madrid and two other parishioners before he was tackled by several other churchgoers, Gibbs said.

All four were being treated at hospitals and listed in stable condition, police said late Sunday.

Three church members also were evaluated by Albuquerque Fire Department on scene and didn't go to the hospital, investigators said.

It was not immediately known what sparked the bizarre attack at the church on the city's Westside. Investigators don't yet know whether Capener had ties to the victims or whether he regularly attended the church, Gibbs said.

After attacking several church members, including an off-duty firefighter and others at the church, held Capener and held him down until police arrived.

Madrid told KOB-TV that he tried to stop Capener by placing him in a bear hug but was stabbed in the neck and back.

Police described the stabbing scene as chaotic as parishioners screamed as the attack unfolded.

The choir's pianist, Brenda Baca King, told KRQE-TV that the attacker was looking at the lead soloist. "I just remember seeing him hurdle over the pews, hurdle over people and run (toward) us and I thought, 'Oh my God, this is not good,'" Baca King said.

Capener was interviewed by police and was expected to face felony charges, Gibbs said.

It's not yet known whether Capener has an attorney.

Archbishop of Santa Fe Michael Sheehan released a statement Sunday afternoon saying he was saddened by the attack.

"This is the first time in my 30 years serving as archbishop in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and as Bishop of Lubbock, that anything like this has occurred," Sheehan said. "I pray for all who have been harmed, their families, the parishioners and that nothing like this will ever happen again," Sheehan said.

The church didn't immediately return calls seeking comment on Sunday afternoon.

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From Idea To Development, A Few Hours In At The TechCrunch Disrupt NY Hackathon

The hacking has begun. As I write this, participants of the Disrupt NY Hackathon have been working for about six hours on what they are going to show us onstage tomorrow. We talked with a few of them to see how motivated they are. Full of energy, most of them are still enthusiastic about the long and (mostly) sleepless night ahead of them. It takes dedication to build something awesome in fewer than 24 hours, but our fearless hackers seem up to the task. Teams are now working hard to turn their ideas into a working demo. Everybody knows what he or she has to do for his or her team. In other words, the technical and hard part now begins. They will develop, iterate, make compromises and deliver. But after a few minutes talking to us, developers want to get back to what they were doing. Even after only a few hours in, there is not much time left, given the ambitious ideas of some of those teams. Enthusiasm is contagious, so we can’t wait to talk to them again in the coming hours. Video production by Steve Long.

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Lawmakers cancel FAA furloughs, flee Washington ? by air

Air travelers breathed a sigh of relief after Congress passed quick legislation allowing the FAA to cancel furloughs for air traffic controllers. But that's just increased partisan sniping over the sequester and its across-the-board budget cuts.

By Brad Knickerbocker,?Staff writer / April 27, 2013

A passenger waits for his flight at Hartsfield-Jackson airport in Atlanta Friday. Congress approved legislation ending furloughs of air traffic controllers that have delayed hundreds of flights daily, infuriating travelers and causing political headaches for lawmakers. The FAA says things should be back to normal by Sunday evening.

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On behalf of steaming-mad air travelers ? some forced to wait hours or have their flights canceled ? Congress gave the Federal Aviation Administration special dispensation to call furloughed air traffic controllers back to work.

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Then most of them scooted out of town for a week?s vacation, heading for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (known to Democrats as ?Washington National?) or to Dulles International.

On Saturday came good travel news for all air travelers, no matter their political affiliation, the FAA announcing simply:

?The FAA has suspended all employee furloughs. Air traffic facilities will begin to return to regular staffing levels over the next 24 hours and the system will resume normal operations by Sunday evening.?

(Which came as particularly good news to Decoder, who?s scheduled to fly cross-country and back ? six flights in all ? this coming week.)

But none of those now-absent members of House and Senate should expect to receive much constituent praise for having over-ruled themselves on behalf of the FAA. It took breaking part of the ?sequester? scheme for across-the-board budget cuts, designed to force themselves (and the Obama administration) to come to agreement on government spending and the deficit.

Who?s to blame? The other guy, of course.

In his radio address Saturday, President Obama had this to say:

?It was a bad idea then.?And as the country saw this week, it?s a bad idea now?.?

Republicans fired back.

"There are some in the Obama administration who thought inflicting pain on the public would give the president more leverage to avoid making necessary spending cuts, and to impose more tax hikes on the American people,'' said Rep. Bill Shuster of Pennsylvania, chairman of the House transportation committee, in the GOP address. ?This episode is yet another demonstration of why we need to replace the president?s sequester with smarter, more responsible cuts.?

?The president?s sequester? ? that was part of the budget deal agreed to by the Republican-controlled House, of which House Speaker John Boehner (R) said, ?I got 98 percent of what I wanted.?

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Suspect indicted in Las Vegas Strip carnage

LAS VEGAS (AP) ? A self-described pimp was indicted Friday on charges that could bring the death penalty if he is convicted in a fatal shooting and fiery crash that killed three people on the Las Vegas Strip in February.

In an unexpected move, the Clark County District Court grand jury also indicted Ammar Asim Faruq Harris, 27, on a charge of robbery and three felony sex assault counts in a 2010 rape case that had been dismissed last year when the alleged victim refused to testify.

Prosecutor David Stanton said the second indictment didn't represent double-jeopardy under Nevada law because the earlier case was dismissed without prejudice before a preliminary hearing. That let prosecutors seek new charges when the alleged victim, who now lives in Texas, testified before the grand jury in Las Vegas.

The rape charges could put Harris in prison for a minimum of 10 years. He could get two to 15 years on the robbery charge if convicted.

Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson has said he was considering the death penalty in the Las Vegas Strip incident but had not made a decision. Wolfson was out of town Friday and unavailable for comment.

The indictment in the Strip shooting and crash accused Harris of the same 11 felonies contained in a criminal complaint filed Feb. 22: Three counts of murder, one count of attempted murder and seven counts of discharging a weapon.

Harris is expected to plead not guilty at his arraignment May 6 in Clark County District Court in both cases. A Monday court date in Las Vegas Justice Court was canceled.

Harris was being held without bail at the Clark County jail in Las Vegas. His lawyers, David Schieck and Randall Pike, weren't immediately available for comment.

Tourists compared the carnage and crashes early Feb. 21 to a Hollywood action film. The stunningly violent shooting occurred at the busy intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road, which is flanked by Caesars Palace, Bellagio, Bally's and the Flamingo.

Harris is accused of shooting from a black Range Rover into a Maserati sports car that then slammed into a taxi that burst into flames. Taxi driver Michael Boldon, 62, of Las Vegas, and passenger Sandra Sutton-Wasmund, 48, of Maple Valley, Wash., were killed. The Maserati driver, 27-year-old Kenneth Cherry Jr., died at a hospital.

Another man in the Maserati suffered gunshot wounds and survived. Five other people in several other vehicles suffered lesser injuries.

Police said Harris and Cherry had exchanged angry words at a casino valet stand before speeding with tires squealing up the neon-splashed Strip. Investigators found no gun in the Maserati and no evidence that Cherry returned fire before crashing.

Long before the shooting, Harris posted videos of himself fanning a stack of $100 bills and boasting about luxury cars, prostitutes and living in a house full of women who were all paying him. Records showed he lived in Miami, Atlanta and Las Vegas.

Records also show Harris was never convicted of pimping. But the 2010 case prompted police to seek charges of pandering by force and felon in possession of a concealed weapon. Prosecutors went ahead with robbery, sexual assault, kidnapping and coercion with a weapon charges before the case was dropped.

Harris was previously convicted in South Carolina in 2004 of felony possession with intent to sell a stolen pistol and convicted in Atlanta of a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge.

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Boston bomb suspect in small cell with steel door

AYER, Mass. (AP) ? The Boston Marathon bombing suspect is being held in a small cell with a steel door at a federal medical detention center about 40 miles outside the city, a federal official said Saturday.

Federal Medical Center Devens spokesman John Collauti described the conditions under which 19-year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was being held in the Ayer facility after being moved there from a hospital Friday.

Tsarnaev was injured during a police chase Thursday in which his brother, also a suspect in the bombing, was fatally wounded.

Collauti said in a telephone interview that Tsarnaev is in secure housing where authorities can monitor him. His cell has a solid steel door with an observation window and a slot for passing food and medication.

Collauti wouldn't discuss specific details related to Tsarnaev, but said that typically medical workers making rounds each shift monitor the inmates. He said guards also keep an eye on some cells with video cameras.

Also, inmates in the more restrictive section do not have access to TVs or radios, but can read books and other materials, he said.

"Really this type of facility is fully capable of handling him and it's not that much of an inconvenience because it's more or less business as usual," Collauti said.

Tsarnaev's mother said the bombing allegations against her son are lies.

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Library Service Desk Manager | Jobs in Libraries

Posted by: Khadijah Muhammad

Posted date: 2013-Apr-26

Location: Emory University

Reporting to the Head of Access Services, the Library Service Desk Manager has responsibility for the daily management of the Library Service Desk (LSD) in the Robert W. Woodruff Library including direct supervision of 4.5 FTE staff members and indirect supervision of 7 FTE student employees and responsibility for managing the services that the LSD provides, including circulation, in-person reference, virtual reference (chat and email), and learning commons patron assistance. The successful candidate will combined demonstrated public services and management experience with knowledge of reference and circulation in academic or public libraries. Specific duties of the incumbent include the following:
Responsible for planning, development, implementation, management, promotion, and assessment of services offered at the Library Service Desk (LSD) in the Robert W. Woodruff Library.
?Establishes priorities and manages resources in support of the operations of the Library Service Desk.
Maintains working knowledge of circulation policies and services in other units (Music and Media Unit) and Emory University Libraries (Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library; Law Library; Oxford Library; and Theology Library) to facilitate communication and collaboration.
?Creates, develops, and maintains instructional tools, aids, guides, webpages and tutorials as needed. Works with the Library Service Desk Team coordinators to develop and maintain a training and assessment program for all LSD staff, including liaisons, LSD Team staff and student employees.
?Provides up to 8 hours per week in-depth circulation and reference assistance at the LSD and via email, IM, and phone to Emory faculty, students, staff, and community users. Provides coverage for the Library Service Desk including opening, evening/weekend shifts and holidays as needed.
?Interprets Woodruff Library circulation policies pertaining to loan periods, patron accounts and bills; makes decisions on exceptions to policies as requested by patrons.
?Works with library facilities and the Head of Access Services to maintain and enhance the physical desk and surrounding service area on level 2.
?Reviews and assesses workflow relating to services provided by the Library Service Desk and implements process improvement as needed. Manages or participates in projects related to the Library Service Desk and the services the desk provides.
?Directs the work of librarians and library staff who provide reference service at the LSD and via email, phone and chat to Emory faculty, students, staff and community users.
?Works with reference staff in other units (Music and Media Unit) and divisions (MARBL) and Emory University Libraries (Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library; Law Library; Oxford Library; and Theology Library) to promote a community of practice for reference services across all libraries.
?Serves as selector for the print and electronic reference collection. Leads the Reference Collection Team. Manages the reference collection through review projects. Performs regular assessment to maintain a sustainable and usable reference collection for Emory University faculty and students.
?Consults with Emory students and faculty on the use of library resources for their research, study, and teaching through in-person appointments, e-mail, and telephone.
?Advises Head of Access Services on the purchase of software and hardware used in support of the LSD, including scheduling, statistical, and chat software.
?Works closely with the Core Systems Team to support the circulation module of the Integrated Library System (ILS). Updates configurations in the ILS as needed.
?Gathers, analyzes, verifies and reports on data from a number of sources including the ILS, transactional tracking software, web analytics, door counts, survey data and comment cards. Uses patron data to develop and assess services offered to faculty, staff, student and community patrons of the LSD. Markets services and programs to patrons. Works with the library web developers to manage LSD-related content on the library web pages.
?Serves as the Library Service Desk Manager with programmatic responsibility for functional areas and supervision of staff (4.5 FTE staff and 7FTE student employees).
?Works with direct reports to coordinate recruitment, hiring, orientation, training, supervision, and evaluation of student employees. Coaches, mentors, and counsels both direct and indirect reports in order to develop staff in a positive and proactive manner ensuring individuals have opportunity to develop broad knowledge of library operations and services as well specialized skills. Works with LHR staff to develop specific training for staff based on need and participates in succession planning and management initiatives as appropriate.
?Responsible for developing and maintaining up-to-date library staff job descriptions for staff within unit. Reviews requests for new positions and reclassifications and submits to Head of Access Services for consideration. Works with LHR staff to facilitate reclassifications.
?Conducts annual performance evaluations for direct reports and oversees annual process within the unit ensuring that annual evaluations are conducted in a timely manner and submitted on time in accordance with campus and library policy.
?Establishes and maintains communication with unit staff to facilitate the work of the library and ensure library staff is informed of library activities and initiatives.
?Represents the library on professional and scholarly association committees, task forces, work groups, and other entities at the local, state, regional, national, and international level as appropriate to position and area of expertise.
?Participates in appropriate professional and scholarly associations and organizations including maintaining membership and/or accreditation; attending meetings, conferences, workshops; and serving in appointed or elected positions.
?Presents on work-related topics and research at professional and scholarly conferences, symposia, and workshops. Publishes on work-related topics and research in professional and scholarly publications.
?Maintains up-to-date professional knowledge and skills in areas related to primary job assignment as well as maintaining general knowledge of current trends in higher education, academic libraries, and information and educational technology.

Job Title Library Service Desk Manager

Start Date Library/Institution Name Emory University

Salary Certification Required? No City Atlanta State Ga Job Type Job Type -> Full-time Type of Library Job Classification -> Academic Qualifications ?ALA-accredited masters degree in Library and Information Science OR equivalent education and library experience. ?Minimum of three years experience working in an academic, research, or public library. ?Experience in providing and managing public/access services including circulation and/or reference services in an academic, research, or large public library setting. ?Demonstrated experience in planning and developing innovative services to library patrons. ?Ability to analyze local environment and recognize opportunities for process improvement or the implementation of new tools and technologies. ?Knowledge/understanding of key issues and trends in public services, academic libraries, and higher education. ?Working knowledge of software and systems that support services to patrons including Integrated Library Systems and other management software used in academic or research library settings. ?Demonstrated leadership ability, analytical skills, creative and innovative problem-solving skills, and a strong commitment to service excellence. ?Experience and demonstrated skill in supervision, including hiring, orienting, training and development, organizing workloads, delegating responsibility, providing guidance and direction, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and counseling, and taking disciplinary action as necessary. Ability to be proactive, flexible, and collaborative as a team leader in order to accomplish departmental, library, and institutional goals. ?Ability to build and sustain effective interpersonal relationships with library staff, faculty and students, off campus faculty and administrators, campus administrators, etc. ?Evidence of analytical, organizational, communication, project, and time management skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and complete tasks and projects on time and within budget and in accordance with task/project parameters. ?Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with personal computers and software, the Web, and library-relevant information technology applications. Working knowledge of standard computer office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or other productivity software. ?Commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty and student population. ?Capacity to thrive in an ambiguous, future-oriented environment of a major research institution and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities. ?Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and issues in academic libraries, higher education, and relevant subject disciplines. ?Evidence of active participation, involvement, and leadership in local, state, regional, national, or international professional or scholarly associations. ?Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to lift materials up to 30 pounds and push book carts. Application Instructions Application Procedures Applications and nominations for the position are welcome and must be sent to Linda Nodine via email (eul-libjobs@emory.edu). Applications may be submitted as Word or PDF attachments and must include: 1) letter of application describing qualifications and experience; 2) current resume/vita detailing education and relevant experience; and 3) on a separate document list the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of 3 professional references including a current or previous supervisor. Candidates applying by June 14 will receive priority consideration. Review of applications will continue until position is successfully filled. Emory is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks applications and nominations from women and minorities. For complete posting, visit this website: http://web.library.emory.edu/about/employment-opportunities/librarian-positio ns Web Link http://web.library.emory.edu/about/employment-opportunities/librarian-positions Special Notes

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Horford leads Hawks to 90-69 rout of Pacers

Atlanta Hawks small forward Josh Smith (5) shoots against Indiana Pacers small forward Paul George, right, and Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) during the first half in Game 3 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Saturday, April 27, 2013 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Hawks small forward Josh Smith (5) shoots against Indiana Pacers small forward Paul George, right, and Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) during the first half in Game 3 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Saturday, April 27, 2013 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) dunks the ball agains Indiana Pacers power forward David West (21) during the first half in Game 3 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Saturday, April 27, 2013 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Indiana Pacers power forward David West (21) reacts to a foul against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half in Game 3 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, against the Indiana Pacers, Saturday, April 27, 2013 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Hawks point guard Jeff Teague (0) reacts after hitting there floor against the Indiana Pacers during the first half in Game 3 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, against the Indiana Pacers, Saturday, April 27, 2013 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Hawks point guard Jeff Teague (0) hits the floor after play against the Indiana Pacers during the first half in Game 3 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, against the Indiana Pacers, Saturday, April 27, 2013 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

ATLANTA (AP) ? As Al Horford led a lumbering fast break, David West doled out a flagrant blow that sent the Atlanta center tumbling to the court.

This time, the Hawks didn't back down.

Jeff Teague came up from behind to give West a shove, a play that epitomized a resurgent team intent on making this a series. That the Hawks did, stunning the Indiana Pacers with a dominant first half on the way to a 90-69 rout in Game 3 on Saturday night.

Horford had 26 points and 16 rebounds to help the Hawks narrow the Pacers' lead to 2-1.

But everyone played with more energy that they did in two double-digit losses at Indianapolis.

"We wanted to show them we're here to play," Teague said. "We were not going to back down to them."

This one was over by halftime, the Hawks racing to a 54-30 lead that set a franchise record for fewest points allowed in the first half of a playoff game, and matching Indiana's worst effort in a postseason opening half.

Game 4 in the best-of-seven series is Monday night in Atlanta, where the Hawks have won 12 straight over the Pacers dating to 2006.

"This team did something they've done all year long," coach Larry Drew said. "They responded."

The Hawks changed up their lineup ? inserting 7-footer Johan Petro at center and bringing 3-point specialist Kyle Korver off the bench ? after getting manhandled on the road. With more favorable matchups and a lot more energy, Atlanta suddenly looked like a team that can challenge the Pacers.

"We were ready to go," Drew said. "Before the game, I went in the locker room to give my speech and it was quiet in there. That told me they were focused."

Indiana, which was so dominant on its home court, was a totally different team after heading south. David West led the Pacers with 18 points. Paul George, who averaged 25 points in the first two games, was held to 16 on 4-of-11 shooting.

The Pacers connected on a dismal 27 percent (22 of 81) from the field. Taking Smith and George out of the mix, they were 11 of 56.

"We're a very young team," coach Frank Vogel said. "There's going to be some growing pains. We're going to feel this, experience this, and get better from it."

Josh Smith added 14 points for the Hawks, and Teague had 13. But that's only part of the story. Smith was able to take George out of his comfort zone, while Teague put the clamps on George Hill, who had surprisingly averaged 20 points in the first two games. The Pacers guard was held to three on 1-of-8 shooting.

"They came out with a lot of energy, put us on our heels early, and the rest is history," Hill said. "We turned the ball over a lot and we weren't getting to the places that we want to get to on offensive end."

Drew started the little-used Petro at center in hopes of cutting into the Pacers' size advantage, a move that had a ripple effect on Horford and Smith, providing more favorable defensive matchups all along the front line. Horford was able to shift to power forward, while Smith moved over to small forward.

But, after getting manhandled in the first two games at Indianapolis, the Hawks' turnaround wasn't really propelled by a great strategic move.

Petro played only 14 minutes. Korver, who started the first two games, still got the bulk of the playing time with 29 minutes. Instead, this was more about the Hawks coming out with a lot more passion, the very things Drew had been preaching since the start of the series.

"We were ready," Smith said.

After falling behind 8-1 in the opening minutes and calling a quick timeout, Atlanta dominated the rest of the opening half with a display that had the crowd on its feet time and time again, while the Pacers stood around in a state of shock.

As good as the Pacers were in the first two games, averaging 110 points and a 16-point margin of victory, they were that bad in Game 3. They made four of their first six shots ? then missed 30 of their next 36 before halftime, many of them the forced, ugly efforts of a team that turned increasingly desperate as the Hawks seemed to get to every loose ball just a little quicker.

Roy Hibbert missed all four of his shots in the first half. The backcourt duo of Hill and Lance Stephenson each went 1 of 6. The Atlanta defense, which was largely nonexistent in the first two games, contested every shot this time. Not only did Petro bring a more physical presence, Ivan Johnson came off the bench to provide plenty of bruising, quality minutes ? not to mention some fierce staredowns when Indiana did manage a rare basket.

But nothing was more telling that when Horford went down in the second quarter, and Teague came to his defense. After a bit more shoving and jawing, the teams were separated. The officials reviewed the video and stuck with their original call ? a flagrant foul on West, a technical on Teague.

"I don't think it was a dirty play. It was a hard foul. It's playoff basketball," Horford said.

Still, he was impressed by Teague's reaction.

"I was very surprised," Horford said. "I was like, 'Was that you?' I was happy. I was proud. He had my back out there."

For the most part, the game lived up to the nickname the Hawks' PR department has tried to push on the team for years. This was, indeed, the Highlight Factory ? most notably late in the first half, when Devin Harris took off on a fast break, glanced over his left shoulder and spotted Smith sprinting up from behind. Harris delivered a perfect behind-the-back pass, and Smith unleashed a thunderous left-handed slam that would've scored a perfect "10" in a dunk contest.

The Pacers, in fact, spent most of the night in a defensive fog. Stephenson fouled Harris on a desperation 3-pointer with the shot clock winding down, and the Atlanta player knocked down all three free throws. Then, after the Pacers made a couple of free throws with 6 seconds left in the half, Harris let the inbounds pass roll nearly to midcourt to save time, then scooped it up and took off for an uncontested layup that sent the Hawks to the locker room with their 24-point lead.

Notes: The Pacers' last win in Atlanta was a regular-season triumph Dec. 22, 2006. ... The Hawks missed six of their first 10 free throws, extending the troubles they had in the first two games. But they bounced back to make 14 of their last 18. ... Petro finished with six points and four rebounds.

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Kodak i2900

A big step up in Kodak's scanner line in both price and capability from the Editors' Choice Kodak i2600 that I reviewed in late 2011, the Kodak i2900 rotary scanner offers a slightly faster rated speed, at 60 pages per minute (ppm) and 120 images per minute (ipm) with one image on each side of the page; a letter-size flatbed to supplement the automatic document feeder (ADF); and a book scan feature, with the flatbed platen right at the edge of the scan bed. The result is an impressively capable scanner suitable for a large workgroup or office with relatively heavy-duty scan needs.

At a quick glance, the i2900 looks more like a mono laser printer than a scanner. Black, with gray and silver highlights, it has the right proportions for a laser, at 9.4 by 17.0 by 14.6 inches (HWD) with the front input tray closed, and it weights a substantial 35 pounds. The resemblance is also enhanced by the output bin molded into the top and the 250-sheet input tray that pivots down in front to add another roughly 6 inches to the depth.

Even the front-panel LCD and control buttons add to the laser-printer look, at least until you turn the scanner on and read the LCD, which happens to be one of the scanner's nicer touches. The LCD is backlit so it's easy to read. It also has room for three rows of 18 characters, which lets it show descriptive profile names when you scroll through the choices with the front panel buttons.

Descriptive names are a big improvement on the more typical arbitrary numbers from 1 to 9. They make it far easier to take advantage of one-button scanning, because it's easier to find the right profile before you press the Scan button. The only quibble I have with the feature is that Kodak's software limits you to the usual maximum of 9 profiles. That's a reasonable limit when you identify profiles by number. With descriptive text, however, you should have the option to define more.

More Basics and Setup
Another departure from the laser-printer look is the flatbed hidden underneath the output tray. Lifting the lid reveals a letter-size platen with the edge of the glass right at the front edge of the platform. The flatbed not only lets you scan originals that you don't want to risk damaging with the ADF, it lets you position open books with the spine at the edge of the platen, the facing page hanging over the side, and the page you want to scan flat against the glass, so you can get a good-quality scan without risking damage to the book.

Not so incidentally, if you need a larger than letter-size flatbed, Kodak says it will soon offer an optional A3-size (11.69 by 17 inch) flatbed accessory. (The price hasn't been determined at this writing.) Although the accessory flatbed will connect directly to your computer by USB cable, it won't operate unless you also have the i2900 or another supported scanner also installed on that computer.

Setting up the i2900 is absolutely standard for a document scanner. Simply install the software from the supplied disc and then connect the scanner by USB cable. As is typical for scanners in this price range, Kodak doesn't supply any application software, like a separate document management or optical character recognition program, on the grounds that most offices will likely already have the software they need. However the scanner comes with Twain, ISIS, and WIA drivers, and at least one of them will work with virtually any Windows program that includes a scan command.

Kodak also supplies two scan utilities, which will be familiar to anyone who has used the i2600. The one I used for all of my tests installs along with the drivers. The other is on a separate disc. Choosing between the two depends on which one fits your particular scan needs, with the disc sleeve offering some information that can help you choose between them.

Performance
Kodak rates the i2900 at 60 ppm and 120 ipm in both black and white and color modes at both 200 and 300 pixels per inch (ppi). And although it wasn't quite that fast in my tests, it was fast enough for speed to count as a strong point.

For my tests, I used the default settings for documents of 200 ppi and black and white mode. Using our standard 25-sheet test document, the i2900 came in at 42.9 ppm for simplex scanning to a PDF image file, and just a touch slower, at 41.7 ppm, or 83.3 ipm, for duplex scans. That makes it a bit faster in both cases than the Editors' Choice Xerox DocuMate 5445, at 38.5 ppm and 75 ipm, but a bit slower than the Editors' ChoiceXerox DocuMate 5460, at 46.9 ppm and 92.3 ipm.

Keep in mind that as with the Xerox scanners the total time for the scan includes a few seconds of overhead, both between giving the scan command and the scan actually starting, and between the scan finishing and the file being written to disk. Subtract that extra time, and the scan speed in ppm is much closer to the rated speed. More significantly, if you scan documents with more pages, the overhead works out to less time per page, so the overall speed in ppm will be faster.

Very much on the plus side, the Kodak scanner adds less time for optical character recognition (OCR) than the Xerox scanners. Scanning our standard test document to a searchable PDF file, which is generally the more useful format for document management applications, the i2900 took just 1 minute 9 seconds, making it a touch faster than either Xerox scanner.

The i2900 also handled our OCR tests reasonably well, reading both our Times New Roman and Arial test pages at sizes as small as 10 points without a mistake.

Other Issues
The only real complaint I have about the i2900 is the same one I had with the i2600, which is that too many options in the driver aren't self explanatory. The example I gave for the i2600 was the option for skipping blank pages, which will let you scan both one- and two-sided documents without having to change settings and without winding up with blank pages when you scan a one-sided original.

In the version of software that came with the i2600, the option was labeled Blank Image, which I called unnecessarily obscure when I reviewed the scanner. In the version that comes with the i2900, it's been changed to Blank Image Detection, which is a little better, I suppose, but still not as clear as Skip Blank Pages would be. The good news is that once you get familiar with the driver choices, the options let you control just about anything you need to.

As should be obvious, the Kodak i2900 is a highly capable beast. It delivers fast speed, good OCR accuracy, and the potential for heavy-duty scanning, with a 250-sheet ADF tray and a maximum 10,000 page-per-day duty cycle. Its natural home is in a large workgroup or office, but no matter what size office you're in, if you need relatively heavy-duty ADF-based document scanning, letter-size flatbed scanning, and book scanning, the Kodak i2900 can do it all and do all of it well.

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Rotoworld: Breaking down the first round picks

1. Chiefs - OT Eric Fisher (Central Michigan)
Fisher (6-foot-7 1/4, 306) made 34 career starts for the Chippewas, including 28 at left tackle. With superior size, length (34 1/2" arms), and athleticism to Luke Joeckel, the Chiefs determined Fisher -- despite his smaller-school background -- was this year's premier left tackle prospect. At the Combine, Fisher ran 5.05 with a 1.70 ten-yard split, pumped 27 reps on the bench, and scored 23 on the Wonderlic. He'll protect Alex Smith's blindside as a rookie. Look for Branden Albert to be traded Friday, probably to the Dolphins.

2. Jaguars - OT Luke Joeckel (Texas A&M)
The Jags stuck to their board despite the presence of 2009 first-rounder Eugene Monroe at left tackle. With Monroe going into the final year of his contract, Joeckel will almost certainly man right tackle as a rookie. Joeckel (6-foot-6, 306) started all 37 games of his college career at left tackle, protecting Heisman winner Johnny Manziel's blindside as a junior before turning pro. Joeckel permitted two sacks and a dozen hurries in 2012, and was flagged for four penalties. At the Combine, Joeckel measured in with vines for arms (34 1/4") and massive 10 1/8-inch hands, which will pay dividends when shielding Blaine Gabbert (?) from the J.J. Watts of the world.

3. Dolphins - LB Dion Jordan (Oregon)
The Dolphins' all-in offseason continues. Jordan (6-foot-6 1/4, 248) was a versatile "Joker" in Chip Kelly's Ducks defenses, playing end and linebacker and covering slot receivers on passing downs. He tallied 29 career tackles for loss, 14.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles. Jones ran like a receiver at the Combine, clearing forty yards in 4.6-flat with a 1.57 ten-yard split and 10-foot-2 broad jump. He's a highly explosive, fluid athlete whom Rotoworld draft guru Josh Norris likens to former five-time Pro Bowler Julian Peterson. Jordan has also drawn comparisons to another former Miami sack artist, Jason Taylor. Look for the Dolphins to complete the trade for Chiefs LT Branden Albert Friday.

4. Eagles - OT Lane Johnson (Oklahoma)
Johnson (6-foot-6, 303) has longer arms (35 1/4") than Luke Joeckel and Eric Fisher, and beat both in the forty (4.72), ten-yard split (1.61), and vertical (34") at the Combine, in addition to bench reps (28). Also flashing a mean streak on the field, Johnson is short only on experience. He started 23 games for the Sooners, 12 as a junior right tackle and 11 as a senior on Landry Jones' blind side after playing tight end and defensive end as a sophomore. Johnson allowed two sacks and nine QB knockdowns last year. Johnson arguably possesses more upside than any lineman in this draft. He'll slide in on Michael Vick's blindside in Philly, leaving Jason Peters at left tackle and kicking Todd Herremans inside to guard. Johnson is an absolute perfect fit for Chip Kelly's uptempo offense.?

5. Lions - DE Ezekiel Ansah (BYU)
Ansah (6-foot-5 1/4, 271) exploded onto the national scene as a senior with 62 tackles -- 13 for a loss -- and 4.5 sacks at outside 'backer in BYU's 3-4. His stock soared in the Senior Bowl game, which Ansah single-handedly took over with 3.5 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, and a forced fumble. Ansah has freak length (35 1/8-inch arms) and a 4.63 forty time. His 1.56 ten-yard split in Indy was second fastest among D-Linemen behind only Keke Mingo (1.55), who's 30 pounds lighter. With just three years of football experience, Ansah offers immense upside as a pass rusher and edge presence. With only Willie Young, Ronnell Lewis, and Jason Jones on the roster at defensive end, Ansah should see the field early. He is already a stout run defender, and once Ansah learns to create space on his own, watch out. His closing speed is excellent for the Lions' wide alignment.

6. Browns - DE Barkevious Mingo (LSU)
Mingo (6-foot-4, 241) tormented the SEC to the tune of 15 tackles for loss and eight sacks as a sophomore before his production dipped to 8.5 TFLs and 4.5 sacks last year. LSU coaches asked Mingo to work more in containment, but he failed to finish plays and must learn to play with better leverage. Still a highly explosive edge presence with big upside, Mingo is relentless with rare speed and length (33 3/4" arms). At the Combine, he ranked first among D-Linemen in the ten-yard split (1.55) and broad jump (10-foot-8), as well as second in the forty (4.58) and vertical (37"). Mingo will convert to outside linebacker in Cleveland's 3-4, where he'll be a natural fit. Jabaal Sheard may want to start packing his bags.

7. Cardinals - OG Jonathan Cooper (UNC)
Cooper is the first guard to go in the top-ten since the Saints selected Colorado's Chris Naeole at No. 10 in 1997. RG Adam Snyder is likely now on the outs in Arizona. Cooper (6-foot-2 1/8, 311) made 48 starts for the Heels, earning the Jacobs Trophy as the ACC's top lineman as a senior. He played the 2012 season in the 280-pound range per his coaches' request, but has since bulked up to his natural weight. The most athletically gifted interior lineman in this class, Cooper was charged with zero sacks allowed and a single hurry as senior. Also very smart (34 Wonderlic score), Cooper could play center in a pinch.

8. Rams - WR Tavon Austin (WVU)
Desperate to surround Sam Bradford with playmakers, the Rams pay a pretty penny to get the premier skill player in the entire draft. Austin (5-foot-8 1/2, 174) caught 215 balls for 2,475 yards (11.5 YPR) and 20 touchdowns over his final two college seasons, also rushing 88 times for 825 yards (9.4 YPC) and four more scores. He scored five career return touchdowns, four on kickoffs and one on a punt. Austin ran 4.34 in Indy with a 10-foot broad jump and 4.01 short shuttle, the second fastest of all receivers. Although not quite as physical as Percy Harvin, Austin possesses similar versatility, elusiveness, and explosive burst. Pencil him as a four-down game-changer that should lead the Rams in targets as a rookie.

9. Jets - DB Dee Milliner (Alabama)
Milliner (5-foot-11 7/8, 201) was a unanimous first-team All American in 2012 after serving as the Crimson Tide's 2011 nickel back behind DeQuan Menzie and Dre Kirkpatrick. Milliner finished his career with six interceptions across 30 starts. He ran 4.37 at the Combine with a 10-foot-2 broad jump and 36-inch vertical. Milliner doesn't necessarily project as a flashy or shutdown NFL corner, but is thickly built and versatile with plus skills for both zone and bump-and-run coverage. Milliner is doubtful to be ready for training camp due to shoulder surgery, and he has undergone five surgeries in his football career. He'll be asked to fill Darrelle Revis' giant shoes opposite Antonio Cromartie. 2010 first-rounder Kyle Wilson will handle nickel duties.

10. Titans - G Chance Warmack (Alabama)
Warmack (6-foot-2, 317) made 40 starts for the Tide, all at left guard. He was a unanimous first-team All-American in 2012, blocking out the sun in the run game. Warmack had more trouble in pass pro, surrendering two sacks of quarterback A.J. McCarron as a senior. An average athlete, Warmack ran 5.49 at the Combine with a 1.83 ten-yard split. A brute power player, Warmack figures to be an instant impact drive blocker but may struggle initially in the passing game. The Titans brought in Andy Levitre during free agency, but Warmack solidifies the right guard spot due to his mauling style.

11. Chargers - OT D.J. Fluker (Alabama)

Fluker (6-foot-4 5/8, 339) was a 35-game starter for the Crimson Tide, making all of them at right tackle. Although Fluker possesses vine-like 36 3/4-inch arms, he's not suited to block on an island and slow feet will keep him on the right side or perhaps even kick Fluker inside to guard. Fluker ran a 5.31 forty with a 1.81 ten-yard split in Indianapolis. As a senior, he allowed 5.5 sacks and 15.5 hurries of quarterback A.J. McCarron. San Diego is still reeling on the offensive line. We're not sure their pass protection got any better with this pick.

12. Raiders - DB D.J. Hayden (Houston)
This is one of two picks the Raiders received from the Dolphins for trading back from No. 3. They used it to get their man, who fills a massive need. Of course, the Raiders have massive needs at essentially every spot on the field. One of the draft's true "risers," Hayden (5-foot-11, 191) earned first-team All-CUSA honors as a senior despite being limited to nine games by a torn heart cavity suffered in a fluke practice collision. He was medically cleared this offseason, and buoyed by phenomenal tape. Rated the draft's No. 1 corner by Mike Mayock, Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar, Hayden is blessed with exceptionally quick and sudden feet, plays aggressively on the ball and has extensive experience as a "matchup" cover man, shadowing No. 1 receivers. Also a takeaway specialist, Hayden racked up six picks, six forced fumbles and 11 tackles for loss across 22 college starts.

13. Jets - DT Sheldon Richardson (Missouri)
Richardson is a high-upside prospect, but it's a head-scratcher. In dire need of offensive weapons and an edge rusher, the Jets go for a three-technique tackle. Richardson (6-foot-2 1/2, 294) is an explosive up-field pass rusher with tremendous suddenness off the ball. Perhaps the most athletic interior defensive lineman in the draft, Richardson even dropped into coverage at times for the Tigers. Richardson profiles as a suspect run defender, but could threaten for 5-7 sacks as a rookie. In 24 games at Mizzou, he reeled off 18.5 tackles for loss, six sacks, and four forced fumbles. He ran 5.02 at the Combine with a 1.77 ten-yard split and did 30 reps on the bench. It's an odd fit on paper for the Jets.

14. Panthers - DL Star Lotulelei (Utah)
Lotulelei (6-foot-3, 311) played all over the Utes' line, but was primarily a run defender. He's generated optimistic comparisons to Haloti Ngata for his strength and power at the point of attack. Lotulelei drew consistent double teams in the Pac 12 yet still managed 22.5 career tackles for loss, seven sacks, and four forced fumbles. A heart-efficiency scare at the Combine is no longer a concern. At his March 20 Pro Day, Lotulelei pumped 38 bench reps, ran 5.15 in the forty, and performed a 30-inch vertical leap. The concern among some NFL personnel men is Lotulelei will not be able to rush the quarterback in the pros. Defensive tackle has been a glaring hole in Carolina's defense for years now. The Panthers will pair him up with Dwan Edwards, who amassed six sacks last season, in the middle in an effort to shore up one of the league's weaker run defenses.

15. Saints - DB Kenny Vaccaro (Texas)
Vaccaro (6-foot, 214) was a 32-game starter for the Longhorns, leading the team in tackles (107) as a senior and finishing his career with five interceptions to go with four forced fumbles. Despite average long speed (4.63), Vaccaro displays outstanding range and man-coverage skills on tape, in addition to aggressiveness in run support. He jumped 38" vertically at the Combine and showed splendid short-area movement with a 6.78 three-cone drill. Vaccaro has an NFL-ready skill set because he can cover one-on-one and guard the deep half as a single-high safety. The Texas products' specialty is lining up against mismatch targets, whether it be quick slot receivers or larger tight ends. That will certainly help in a division which features Tony Gonzalez and Greg Olsen.

16. Bills - QB E.J. Manuel (FSU)
Manuel (6-foot-4 5/8, 237) inherited the Seminoles' quarterback reins from Christian Ponder for his final two seasons and completed 66.8 percent of his passes with a 41:18 TD-to-INT ratio. He rushed for eight more scores. Manuel is a great athlete with 4.62 speed and a 34-inch vertical, and could be a read-option weapon once he irons out his many kinks as a passer. Despite the lofty college completion rate, Manuel's accuracy is maddeningly scattershot beyond five yards and he seems virtually untrained in terms of pocket feel and footwork. He's a big project. The Bills can't expect a major contribution in year one. Expect Manuel to open the season behind Kevin Kolb. Despite his lofty draft status, Manuel figures to only see action if Kolb gets hurt or struggles. Ryan Nassib is officially falling.

17. Steelers - LB Jarvis Jones (Georgia)
It's one of the few picks to go according to plan in one of the wildest drafts in recent memory. Jones (6-foot-2, 245) led the nation in sacks (14.5) and tackles for loss (24.5) as a senior, and paced the SEC in forced fumbles (seven). He scared some evaluators with an early-career spinal condition and 4.92 forty time, but he's been cleared medically and his tape is too good to worry much about his straight-line long speed. Jones explodes off the ball and his motor is relentless. Although slightly undersized, Jones is a readymade 3-4 rush 'backer. He's an ideal replacement for James Harrison, and will be an immediate favorite for Defensive Rookie of the Year.

18. 49ers - DB Eric Reid (LSU)
Reid (6-foot-1 1/4, 213) made 29 starts in the Tigers' secondary, recording 4.5 career tackles for loss and six interceptions. A straight-linish strong safety type, Reid displays stiff hips and takes too many poor tackling angles on film. He is a high-character prospect with great work ethic. Reid ran 4.53 in Indy with highly explosive jumps, reaching 40.5" in the vertical and 11-foot-2 in the broad. While Reid offers upside, he's going to struggle in one-on-one NFL coverage situations. He'll try to fill the shoes of first-team All-Pro Dashon Goldson, who signed with the Bucs in free agency.

19. Giants - T Justin Pugh (Syracuse)
Pugh (6-foot-4 1/2, 307) made 34 starts at Syracuse, mostly at left tackle. An athletic technician, Pugh is being projected to guard or even center by NFL teams due to stubby 32-inch arms. In March, NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah compared Pugh to "a better version of Andy Levitre." Levitre played left tackle at Oregon State and has grown into one of the NFL's top left guards. In 2012, Pugh permitted just a half-sack of Ryan Nassib and otherwise didn't allow a single hurry. The Giants could slot Pugh in at left guard ahead of Kevin Boothe or right tackle over David Diehl. They'll likely figure it out in training camp.

20. Bears - G Kyle Long (Oregon)
Long (6-foot-6 1/8, 313) is the son of Howie and brother of Chris. Kyle only started 11 games for the Ducks after playing baseball at Florida State and spending the 2010 and 2011 seasons at Saddleback Community College as a defensive and offensive lineman. Ideally suited to left guard, Long has relatively short arms (33 3/8") but is arguably the second most athletic interior offensive lineman in this draft, behind Jonathan Cooper. Long ran 4.94 at the Combine with a 1.68 ten-yard split and 28-inch vertical. Many suggested Long would be a second-round pick due to his inexperience at the position, but offensive linemen are in high demand during the first-round. Due to his natural athleticism and aggression, Long fits a variety of spots along the line.

21. Bengals - TE Tyler Eifert (Notre Dame)
It's an acknowledgement of disappointment in Jermaine Gresham, who has never lived up to his athletic billing coming out of college and was an absolute dog in the Bengals' playoff loss to Houston. Eifert (6-foot-5 1/2, 250) caught 140 passes for 1,840 yards (13.1 YPR) and 11 touchdowns across three seasons for the Irish, demonstrating terrific hands and elite high-pointing ability on contested throws. He was a dangerous intermediate seam-stretcher as a freshman and sophomore before facing more double teams as a junior and learning to win 50:50 balls amid tight coverage. Also a willing blocker, Eifert sewed up a first-round draft slot with a 4.68 forty at the Combine and a 35.5-inch vertical, which both ranked in the top five at his position. He drew pre-draft comparisons to Todd Heap. Unfortunately due to his landing spot, Eifert is unlikely to make much fantasy noise as a rookie.

22. Falcons - DB Desmond Trufant (Washington)
Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff wheels and deals with his former employee Les Snead, giving up more for the No. 22 pick than the Cowboys got for No. 18. Trufant fills one of Atlanta's biggest needs, and should slide in as an immediate starter opposite LCB Asante Samuel. Trufant (5-foot-11 5/8, 190) started 46 games for the Huskies, notching six picks. Longtime Seahawks CB Marcus' younger brother, Desmond ran 4.38 at the Combine with a 1.47 ten-yard split and 37.5-inch vertical. Trufant has exceptional feet, fluidity and the speed to stay in the receiver's hip pocket, but lacks physicality ala Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie.

23. Vikings - DL Sharrif Floyd (Florida)
Commonly mocked to the Raiders at No. 3 overall, Floyd suffered the biggest free fall of the night. A 6-foot-2 5/8, 297 classic three-technique interior rusher, Floyd finished his three-year Gators career with 26 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, three field goal blocks, and one forced fumble across 26 starts. Floyd ran 4.92 at the Combine with a 1.68 ten-yard split and 30-inch vertical. Deemed "without question" this draft's No. 1 player on tape by NFL Films guru Greg Cosell, Floyd is an up-field penetrator in the mold of Warren Sapp. He'll be a threat for 6-8 sacks as a rookie while serving as 32-year-old Kevin Williams' eventual successor.

24. Colts - DL Bjoern Werner (Florida)
Werner (6-foot-3 1/4, 266) earned 2012 ACC Defensive Player of the Year by leading the 'Noles in tackles for loss (18) and sacks (13), also batting down eight passes. Werner is not the explosive edge rusher his stats suggest, and ran 4.83 at the Combine with a 9-foot-3 broad jump. Hyped as a top-five pick early in the draft process, Werner's tape and motor were inconsistent upon further review. He's unlikely to be a double-digit sack threat in the pros. We don't particularly like the fit in the 3-4 for Werner, but he did go through outside 'backer drills at the Combine and Pro Day. He'll rush the passer opposite Robert Mathis.

25. Vikings - DB Xavier Rhodes (FSU)
Rhodes (6-foot-1 1/2, 210) is a physical, long-armed (33 3/4") press corner who ran 4.43 at the Combine with a tremendous 40.5-inch vertical and 11-foot broad jump. A 38-game starter for the 'Noles, Rhodes tallied eight career INTs and seven tackles for loss. Rhodes displays loose hips, quick feet, ample recovery speed, and standout ball skills on tape. Consistency and technique were sometimes issues, but Rhodes' overall game is reminiscent of Aqib Talib. The former receiver is very aggressive and could start opposite Josh Robinson or Chris Cook in 2013.

26. Packers - DL Datone Jones (UCLA)
They finally replace Cullen Jenkins. Jones (6-foot-3 7/8, 283) totaled 13.5 career sacks, 36.5 tackles for loss, and four forced fumbles as the lynchpin of UCLA's defense, playing both 3-4 end and three-technique tackle. Jones has short arms (32 3/4") not unlike 2012 first-rounder Melvin Ingram, but plays with aggression and active hands. Jones showed short-area explosion at the Combine with a 1.63 ten-yard split, also repping 225 pounds 29 times. Greg Cosell has compared Jones to a smaller Richard Seymour. He's going to be primarily an inside pass rusher for a Green Bay team looking to get bigger and more physical on defense.

27. Texans - WR DeAndre Hopkins (Clemson)
After 10 years, the Texans finally have a legitimate No. 2 receiver opposite Andre Johnson. Hopkins (6-foot-1, 214) overtook ballyhooed sophomore Sammy Watkins to be Tajh Boyd's top target in Clemson's 2012 offense, pacing the Tigers in receptions (82), yards (1,405) and scores (18). He averaged 17.1 yards per catch. Although he lacks elite speed (4.57 forty), Hopkins is a pro-ready route runner with big (10"), reliable hands. His playing style is (very) similar to Roddy White's. Hopkins is a classic "Z" receiver who should flourish on the strong side of the formation and in the slot.

28. Broncos - DL Sylvester Williams (UNC)
Williams (6-foot-2 5/8, 313) transferred from JUCO to play two years with the Tar Heels, starting all 25 games of his career. He logged 13.5 tackles for loss and six sacks as a senior. Described as a "hard hat, lunch-pail guy" by NFL.com's Bucky Brooks, Williams shows great burst off the line on tape. He ran a 5.03 forty at the Combine with a 1.72 ten-yard split and 30 reps on the bench. Williams will slide right in as a rotational tackle along with Kevin Vickerson and Terrance Knighton. It's a nice value pick at a position of need for the Broncos.

29. Vikings - WR Cordarrelle Patterson (Tennessee)
Patterson (6-foot-1 7/8, 216) spent just one season at Division I after a JUCO transfer, catching 46 balls for 778 yards (16.9 YPR) and five scores. Used in the backfield and on special teams, Patterson set Tennessee's single-season record for all-purpose yards (1,858), adding three touchdowns as a ball carrier and two on returns. Patterson is an athletic freak with insane after-catch elusiveness, but he's still learning to run routes with confidence and precision. At the Combine, Patterson ran a 4.42 forty with a 37-inch vertical and 10-foot-8 broad jump. Patterson is the explosive receiver the Vikings badly needed after trading away Percy Harvin. He'll likely slide in as the starter opposite Greg Jennings, ahead of Jerome Simpson.

30. Rams - LB Alec Ogletree (Georgia)
Ogletree (6-foot-2 1/2, 242) is a long-armed (33 1/2"), highly athletic converted safety who racked up 20 career tackles for loss, six sacks, and four forced fumbles as a 22-game college starter. Unfortunately, he's a trainwreck off the field, getting arrested for theft in 2010 and DUI this past February. On it, Ogletree is not an especially physical player but possesses terrific range, both sideline to sideline in the run game and as a cover 'backer versus tight ends and slot receivers. He ran 4.7-flat at the Combine with a 1.6 ten-yard split and did 20 reps on the bench. Some were projecting him as an inside linebacker, but Ogletree does his best work chasing from the weak side and should step into that role for the Rams, along with staying on the field in passing situations.

31. Cowboys - C Travis Frederick (Wisconsin)
Frederick (6-foot-3 5/8, 312) entered the draft following his redshirt junior season after making 31 starts for the Badgers, 13 at left guard and 18 at center. He played center in 2012. Despite sub-par athleticism, Frederick is a heady (34 Wonderlic score), powerful phone-booth blocker whom ex-Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema deemed "pound for pound one of the strongest (players) I've ever coached." Assuming C Phil Costa's health holds up, we would anticipate Frederick starting at right guard as a rookie.

32. Ravens - DB Matt Elam (Florida)
The final pick of the first round should start opposite Michael Huff after the Ravens moved on from Ed Reed and Bernard Pollard. Elam (5-foot-9 7/8, 208) made 26 starts for the Gators, logging 23.5 career tackles for loss, six picks and three forced fumbles. He ran a 4.54 40-yard dash at the Combine, and posted a 35.5-inch vertical leap. Elam offers top-notch ball skills and is a striker in the run game. He garnered pre-draft comparisons to Bob Sanders for his size and physicality. Elam covered slot receivers in Florida's nickel defense, but will struggle to match up with much taller NFL tight ends.

Source: http://www.rotoworld.com/slide/cfb/300/2013-NFL-Draft

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