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Old Meets New at Air Tattoo
The Royal International Air Tattoo's celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the United States Air Force at RAF Fairford on July 14-16 will feature a special 'then and now' formation of American fighter aircraft, as a North American P-51D Mustang from the Second World War teams up with a present-day Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor.
This USAF Heritage Flight display will involve a P-51D visiting from the United States and flown by leading US warbird pilot Dan Friedkin. Provided by Comanche Fighters of Houston, Texas, the Mustang in question is named Frenesi and only emerged from a 12-year restoration earlier this year.
Built in 1944 as an F-6K reconnaissance variant, the aircraft was only on US Army Air Force strength for a short time before being deemed surplus to requirements during 1946. It spent a period in civilian hands prior to 30 years' service, from 1954-84, with the Dominican Air Force.
Back in the US as a preserved warbird, the Mustang was active again by 1990, and painted as 357th Fighter Group aircraft Frenesi (named after a wartime song of that title, popularised by legendary US band leader and clarinettist Artie Shaw). It has been returned to those markings following its recent restoration for Comanche Fighters by Midwest Aero Restorations of Danville, Illinois.
The original Frenesi was the mount of Lt Col Thomas Hayes, who flew Curtiss P-40s and Bell P-400s in the Pacific theatre before being deployed to Britain with the 357th Fighter Group and stationed at Leiston, Suffolk. Hayes scored eight-and-a-half aerial victories in combat, two in the Pacific and the remainder over Europe. He chose the name Frenesi for his P-51D as the song was a favourite of his and his wife's.
Air Tattoo spokesman Richard Arquati welcomed news of the Heritage Flight's participation, saying it was a great addition to the airshow's USAF 70th celebrations. "To see two iconic military fighters, which operated 70 years apart, fly side by side will be a fitting anniversary tribute and will be a sight not to be missed."
The USAF Heritage Flight programme was established 20 years ago to mark the air force's 50th anniversary. Its displays bring together civilian-owned warbirds and modern military aircraft. RIAT 2017 will feature the sole Heritage Flight performance in Britain this year. The F-22 accompanying the Mustang will be flown by Maj Dan 'Rock' Dickinson of the 1st Fighter Wing at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, following on from his spectacular solo demonstration of the state-of-the-art air dominance fighter.
www.airtattoo.com
Tags: 2016, June, News, Royal International Air Tattoo
Posted in UK Airshow News
Modellers gear up for flying weekend
Time: Gates open 8.30am
Cost: £8.00 in advance / £10.00 on the gate
The Large Model Aircraft Rally is returning to the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford next month for a weekend of spectacular flying displays. Taking place on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 July, this air show in miniature is set to entertain thousands of aviation and modelling enthusiasts with two full days of flying and family fun.
Aircraft heading to the show have all been designed and built by members of the Large Model Association, who have dedicated years into making them a perfect replica of the real thing. Gates open at 8.30am and with a full day of flying displays including mid-air dog fights, plus a static aircraft line up, crowds are guaranteed to be wowed from 9am through to 5.30pm both days.
This year's event will have a Cold War flying theme with model aircraft including a 20ft Vulcan bomber (courtesy of the shows organiser) taking to the skies. The Vulcan model will be joined by fellow Cold War aircraft including; a Victor, Lightning, Canberra and Javelin……all of which can be viewed in full size inside the Museum's National Cold War Exhibition. Plus, a Russian Bear and Mig 29 will also be joining the line-up. The event will also showcase bi-planes from the early days of aviation through to the modern jets of today, both on the ground and in the air!
The Large Model Aircraft Rally promises to be a great day out for modellers and families alike with more than 60 exhibitors signed up to showcase some of the latest model kits and aviation accessories. NEW to the event this year is a craft fair selling a range of items including jewellery and books.
Families are guaranteed to enjoy the fun-filled lined up which includes a children's entertainment area packed with bouncy castles and inflatable slides. Plus, keeping visitors fuelled for the day, there will be a fantastic range of food and drink on offer including a beer tent and visitors will have access to the RAF Museum where they can view many of the aircraft flown during the show in full size. A free bus service will take visitors from the event to the Museum throughout the day, making getting around the site even easier.
Anyone wishing to attend the event can save money by purchasing tickets in advance at a discounted rate by visiting www.largemodelassociation.com. Advance tickets are also on sale at the RAF Museum Cosford, priced at just £8 per adult. Tickets purchased on the gate cost £10 per adult and children under the age of 16 are FREE.
Exclusively for the Large Model Aircraft Rally, visitors are able to camp on site, meaning you can make the most of the weekend's flying and activities by being at the centre of all the action. On site camping, including entrance to the show both days is only £40.00 in advance (until 1 July) or £45.00 on the gate and any visitors interested in camping should email public-camping@largemodelassociation.com or call 07827 675665.
Tags: 2017, June, News, RAF Museum Cosford
Posted in UK Aviation Museum News
Get set to celebrate a decade of the dazzlingly brilliant Bournemouth Air Festival!
Since the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight first flew at the 2008 Air Festival more than 8.5 million people have been entertained by almost 140 hours of display time performed by more than 55 teams and aircraft. The skies of Bournemouth and coastal bay have also hosted and welcomed The First Sea Lord, flotillas of RN ships, beach assaults, record breaking display teams and pilots, European military aircraft and chart topping music acts…and this summer organisers have promised a bumper display programme.
Said Air Festival Director, Jon Weaver; "We have achieved so much over the years, the highs and lows, awards and challenges – we can't wait for this summer's 10th event and, with our plan for more planes and more hours, hope everyone enjoys what we have planned!"
To celebrate the 10th Air Festival organisers are staging three shows on Thursday in the afternoon, evening and at dusk with the Red Arrows, supported by Morgan Sindall, kick starting the second of these shows at 6pm. This will be followed by their displays at 3.30pm on Friday and 12noon on Saturday.
There will be more jets performing than last year with two twin jet display teams – introduced last year the Strike Master pair with the Vampire pair and also returning is the MiG.
The much-missed Chinook is returning for the weekend and for those who missed them last year, because of the windy weather, the Great War Display Team and B25 Mitchell return as well.
On Sunday there will be a special very vintage display day featuring the SallyB, Mustang P51 and The Navy Swordfish in addition to the vintage aircraft already announced.
The Navy's ongoing commitment to the Festival will include a flotilla of ships, Royal Marines demonstrations, extensive military village area and a Thursday evening concert in the Lower Gardens Bandstand from Royal Marines Band, HM RM Band Collingwood. Commodore Jamie Miller said; "2017 will be another great year and give us the opportunity to showcase what we do best!"
RAF assets alongside the Red Arrows will be the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Chinook and RAF Village area. Red 1, Team Leader Dave Montenegro said; "Congratulations to everyone who has been involved with the Bournemouth Air Festival, it is one of our favourite venues to display at and we're looking forward to being part of the celebrations in August!"
The Breitling Wingwalkers, Tigers Freefall Parachute Display Team (making daily jumps from an incredible 6,000ft and freefalling at 120mph), SallyB, Xtreme and Blades Aerobatic Display Team, complete the display programme to date.
In the evening Night Air welcomes Royal Navy Beat Retreat Sunset Ceremony and Royal Marines unarmed combat displays (Fri and Sat), dusk flying displays from the Red Devils, Otto and Twister Duo – finishing with fireworks on Friday and Saturday. Completing the sky-high evening entertainment don't forget the Red Arrows display at 6pm on Thursday.
The ever-popular Night Air music entertainment will be announced early July.
With brilliant day and night time entertainment on land, out at sea and in the air the 2017 10th Air Festival is certainly set to be the event of the summer!
www.bournemouthair.co.uk
Tags: 2017, Bournemouth Air Festival, June, News
RNAS Yeovilton Air Day is all Set for Take Off!
A truly special event marking the 70th anniversary of the Air Station's and the Fleet Air Arm's preparations for carrier operations is planned for this year's Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton International Air Day on Saturday 8 July 2017. Five hours of incredible flying displays and extensive static displays will feature an array of fast jets, helicopters, historic warbirds that flew at the original Air Day in 1947 and an exclusive line up of international participants from ten nations.
70 years ago, the Swordfish and Sea Fury were quite a sight in the Somerset skies as they amazed the crowds at Yeovilton and fittingly these rare naval heritage aircraft will take centre stage once again. Their modern-day counterparts will also be providing a spectacular sight demonstrating the contribution made by naval aviation to Protect Our Nation's Interests.
Airshow favourites from the RAF include the Red Arrows, Typhoon, and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight to showcase the Best of Britain. While our military guests from across Europe will put on roaring displays, with the highlights being the French Navy Rafale pair, Belgian and Danish Air Force F-16s, Czech Air Force Gripen and a rare and dazzling appearance by the Swiss Air Force national display team – The Patrouille Suisse. Other allied nations will provide static displays offering visitors an opportunity to meet the aircrew and view the aircraft up close, with the US Air Force's mammoth C-17 Globemaster a real favourite with children.
Throughout the day, families will have the chance to enjoy plenty of ground entertainment. There's discounted entry to the Fleet Air Arm Museum, hands on engineering fun for kids, interactive military displays, performances from military bands, classic and military vehicle exhibitions, funfair, simulators, helicopter pleasure flights, trade stalls and much, much more! Whether you're a wide-eyed first timer or a seasoned airshow veteran, be prepared for a wonderful day out!
Discounted advance tickets are available online at www.royalnavy.mod.uk/yeovilton-airday or over the counter at participating Tourist Information Centres.
Tags: 2017, June, News, RNAS Yeovilton Air Day
Air Show a High-Flying Success
The RAF Cosford Air Show, held on Sunday, has been deemed a tremendous success with over 50,000 people streaming through the gates of RAF Cosford. The six-hour flying display, which included a diverse spectrum of aircraft ranging from the Red Arrows, 1930s warbirds and modern jet-fighters, has received rave reviews from both families and aviation enthusiasts alike. The Traffic Management has also been praised with traffic queues of less than a mile at peak times, and all members of the public having left the site by 7pm.
Clive Elliott, Air Show Director, said "This year's event has been highly commended by both members of the public and the Royal Air Force leadership team. The personnel from RAF Cosford are a testament to the RAF and have put in a tremendous amount of work over the past 12 months to put on such a fantastic show."
The Hartree Memorial Trophy, awarded for the best flying display at the RAF Cosford Air Show, was given to the Swiss PC-7 Team for their immaculately flown formation display. Another display which provided international flair at the event was the A-200 Tornado, from the Italian Air Force, which was recognised with an award for its stunning paint scheme. The United States Air Force also sent a B-1B Lancer & B-52H Stratofortress which both flew past during the event, making extremely rare public appearances.
The RAF Cosford Air Show 2018, which will be held on June 10th next year, is the region's official RAF100 celebration and will pay tribute to the past, present and future of the Royal Air Force. It is set to be another spectacular event, more details of which will be published in October.
www.cosfordairshow.co.uk
Tags: 2017, June, News, RAF Cosford Air Show
The Phantom Experience
The McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR2 is an iconic aircraft that formed a major part of the Royal Air Force's combat aircraft strength for 23 years. We are now offering visitors the opportunity to sit in this fascinating piece of Cold War technology.
We will be launching 'The Phantom Experience' on Armed Forces Day, Saturday 24 June. Each session booked caters for one individual and lasts approximately 10 minutes. Our wonderful volunteers will guide you into the cockpit and explain how the aircraft would have been operated. Tickets are £8 and available on the day.
On the 24 June you will also be able to hear the stories behind the aircraft and those of the Service men and women who worked with it. There will be Phantom objects on display and a Spook Selfie Station where you can take your photo dressed as a Top Jet Pilot.
From 1 July, the experience will run every Saturday, 11am – 3pm. Tickets will be £8 (with a 50p booking fee) and only available to purchase online through our website.
Our Phantom has a remarkable history; it took part in a commemorative Transatlantic Flight and was painted in special colours. These colours celebrated 60 years since Alcock and Brown completed the first transatlantic flight in 1919. After the celebrations, the Phantom was painted in the colours of the 56 Squadron. It was brought to the RAF Museum London in 1992 after accruing over 5000 hours of flight time. It is now displayed with a full load of deactivated Sidewinder and Skyflash missiles, fuel drop tanks and a centreline Gatling cannon located the heart of the Historic Hangars.
If you're intrigued by this supersonic piece of cold war engineering then book your chance to experience it up close now!
https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/whats-going-on/events/the-phantom-experience/
Tags: 2017, June, News, RAF Museum London
Time's Flying to the RAF Cosford Air Show
With the days until the Air Show at RAF Cosford seemingly flying by Air Show organisers are encouraging everyone to buy their tickets so they don't miss out. On Sunday 11th June, the skies above Shropshire will be filled with the sights and sounds of aircraft from the hum of the Spitfire to the roar of the Typhoon.
The Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Hangar has once again been sponsored by the RAF Charitable Trust and is set to be one of the highlights of the ground displays. Jam packed full of immersive experiences there'll be the chance to jump out of a plane, have a go at flying a fast jet or take part in an Air Race. Justine Morton, RAF Charitable Trust Director said 'We are delighted to be sponsoring the STEM Hangar at the RAF Cosford Air Show, it showcases the diverse range of opportunities available within the fields and encourages all ages to get hands on and take part.'
Other ground displays include the Space Hangar which will be demonstrating the advancement in Space Technology and how the United Kingdom has been at the forefront of the development. The Vintage Village will be a chance for visitors to take a trip back to the 1960s while the Battlefield Support Village will give them a chance to see what a Forward Operating Base looks like.
The flying display is shaping up to be one of the best in the country with visiting nations including Italy and Switzerland sending a variety of aircraft including the PC-7 9 ship display team who will perform their stunning aerobatic displays to wow the crowds. Along with the international participants the Royal Air Force are showcasing the awe-inspiring displays from the Red Arrows, Chinook and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
With the Air Show rapidly approaching, organisers are reminding visitors that they are not able to purchase admission tickets at the gate. Air Show Tickets, priced £25.00, are currently available from the Air Show website and selected retail outlets including the RAF Museum and local Tourist Information Centres. Accompanied under-16s enter the Air Show for free, making the event a superb family day out. The RAF Cosford Air Show is an advanced ticket only event, for more details see www.cosfordairshow.co.uk.
Museum lecture series continues with two new RAF talks
Academics, military enthusiasts and interested members of the public are being invited to attend two FREE forthcoming lectures this month focusing on two very different RAF subjects. The lectures form part of the 2017 series of lectures from the Royal Air Force Museum's Research Programme and will explore the expansion of the Royal Indian Air Force during the Second World War and the RAF strategic thinking during the latter Cold War years.
'The Expansion of the Royal Indian Air Force in World War II, 1939-46'
Time: 6.30pm
Location: University of Wolverhampton, MC001, Millennium City Building, Wolverhampton Campus
The first of two lectures is being held on Thursday 8 June at the University of Wolverhampton and is a continuation of the joint partnership between the University's Department of War Studies and the Royal Air Force Museum. This evening lecture commencing at 6.30pm will examine how the establishment of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 1933 was a consequence of the colonial Government of India's policy of handing Indians token military control to forestall popular calls for greater Indian control of the Indian armed forces. The lecture entitled 'The Expansion of the Royal Indian Air Force in World War II, 1939-46' will be presented by Aashique Iqbal, a DPhil candidate in History at the University of Oxford.
In this lecture, Aashique will explore how the outbreak of the Second World War led to the reversal of earlier policies and saw the tenfold expansion of the IAF. Though the Indian Air Force would go on to perform well in the war, earning the prefix 'Royal' in 1945, the suddenness of wartime expansion had severe consequences. Plagued by a shortage of equipment and personnel the RIAF struggled to expand. Though equipment shortages were eventually overcome by Allied wartime production, personnel shortages remained a problem throughout the war. The RIAF responded to these in a variety of ways including drawing on foreign personnel, lowering recruitment requirements, increasing pay and embarking on the largest recruitment propaganda programme launched by any wing of the Indian military during the Second World War.
The rushed expansion of the RIAF would have two key consequences. First, it would result in the RIAF strikes of 1946. Coming on the heels of the RAF strikes, the Indian National Army trials and the Royal Indian Navy mutiny, the strikes had a destabilising effect on British military control in the subcontinent. More critically it revealed the divide between Indian officers and ranks that had emerged during the war. Further, the process of 'Indianisation' or the replacement of foreign personnel with Indians remained incomplete as it became increasingly difficult for the RIAF to tap India's limited pool of educated labour. This would have significant consequences, not the least of which was independent India's reliance on British personnel to command the RIAF long after the achievement of formal independence.
'RAF Strategic Thinking and Doctrinal Vacuum, 1970-1989'
Time: 12.30pm
Location: RAF Museum Cosford, National Cold War Exhibition Lecture Theatre
On Friday 16 June, Dr Viktoriya Fedorchak, a graduate of the University of Hull (PhD) will be presenting the second 2017 Cold War lunchtime lecture, being held in the lecture theatre at the RAF Museum Cosford at 12.30pm. Entitled 'RAF Strategic Thinking and Doctrinal Vacuum, 1970-1989' Dr Viktoriya Fedorchak will look at the development of RAF air power thinking in the late Cold War period.
The Royal Air Force has a long history of using doctrine in its practice. The first RAF doctrine Confidential Document (CD) 22: Operations Manual, Royal Air Force was published in July 1922. This document introduced the concept of strategic bombing and key principles of cooperation with the Army and the Navy. The Air Power (AP) 1300 series followed. The first edition of AP1300 was published in July 1928, followed by a further three editions (1940, 1950, and 1957). However, after 1957, AP1300 was reissued a few times without any substantial changes, thus paving the way to stagnation of strategic thinking and doctrinal vacuum.
Within this lecture, Dr Viktoriya Fedorchak will examine how until 1971, the service was not only without a conceptual framework but also lacked creative and strategic thinking on air power. For the service to get a second life, it required stimulation of intellectual thinking on air power. The starting point was 1977 when the position of the Director of Defence Studies (DDefS) for the RAF was established by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Neil Cameron. The role of this post was 'to be responsible for reviving and maintaining an interest in the study of present and future uses of air power in its various military applications.'
The first DDefS was then Group Captain Tony Mason. The primary aim of this talk is to look at the reasons why strategic thinking declined in the 1960s, and why the RAF had to establish the position of the DDefS. A connection is made between strategic thinking, the significance of a conceptual component for organisational development and the future of the service. In this talk, institutional scepticism of formalised conceptual framework in the studied time frame is also addressed.
Dr Ross Mahoney, RAF Museum Aviation Historian said:
"In June, as part of the RAF Museum's Research Programme, we have two fascinating talks looking at different aspects of the RAF's history. Aashique Iqbal's talk on the Royal Indian Air Force offers an examination of a much forgotten organisation in British imperial history while Viktoriya Fedorchak's lecture will highlight some of the challenges faced by the RAF in the late-Cold War period concerning how it thought about the employment of air power. Both talks will be insightful and through our Research Programme, the RAF Museum is pleased to give a platform for emerging and early career scholars to disseminate their research to a wider public audience."
As spaces are limited to both lectures, organisers advise visitors to book their FREE tickets in advance via the Museum's website to avoid disappointment www.rafmuseum.org/cosford. Additional information about both lectures and the Museum's Research Programme is also available online.
Tom Hardy's RAF uniform on display at the RAF Museum
Visitors to the RAF Museum have the opportunity to see the RAF uniform worn by actor Tom Hardy in the film Dunkirk.
"Dunkirk" is the new epic action thriller from filmmaker Christopher Nolan ("Interstellar," "Inception," "The Dark Knight" Trilogy) release on 21st July 2017.
The film opens as hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces. Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in.
The film's ensemble cast includes Fionn Whitehead, Tom Glynn-Carney, Jack Lowden, Harry Styles, Aneurin Barnard, James D'Arcy and Barry Keoghan, with Kenneth Branagh ("My Week with Marilyn," "Hamlet," "Henry V"), Cillian Murphy ("Inception," "The Dark Knight" Trilogy), Mark Rylance ("Bridge of Spies," "Wolf Hall") and Tom Hardy ("The Revenant," "Mad Max: Fury Road," "Inception").
The uniform as worn by Tom Hardy is on display by the Museum's Mk I Spitfire.
www.rafmuseum.org
Museum celebrates Armed Forces Day with concert and flypast
Sunday, June 4th, 2017
Cost: FREE (Register at www.rafmuseum.org/cosford)
Flypast: Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster 2.30pm (weather permitting)
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford will once again celebrate the contributions made by Her Majesty's Armed Forces, by hosting an orchestra concert and a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster flypast on Saturday 24 June for Armed Forces Day.
The highly decorated Glebe Symphonic Winds Orchestra will be performing for veterans, serving personnel and visitors alike, in a concert lasting 45 minutes. This intimate musical performance will include classical pieces with everything from 'The White Russian' by Rob Wiffin, 'Tchaikovsky Masque' by Kenneth Hesketh, to 'The Crown of Roses' by Piotr Ilyitch and many more.
The concert will take place in the Museum's National Cold War Exhibition Auditorium with seating for up to 200 guests. Attendance to the concert is free of charge and as places are limited, anyone interested in attending is asked to pre-register now via the Museum's website in order to guarantee their place.
The annual Armed Forces Day is an opportunity to reflect and pay tribute to our heroes past and present, including current serving personnel, service families, veterans and cadets. In addition to performances from one of the UK's leading orchestras, organisers have lined-up a flypast from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster at 2.30pm (weather permitting). This icon of the Second World War will be flying overhead at Cosford and is sure to be popular with visitors young and old.
Abi Betteridge, RAF Museum Cosford Public Events Manager said:
"We are delighted to see that lots of our regular Armed Forces Day visitors have already booked their place for this year's event and we look forward to hosting them for another special day later this month. We are lucky to have the support of three local cadet squadrons this year who will be on hand to welcome visitors on arrival. With the orchestra concert, Lancaster flypast and craft activities for families, we are sure everyone will have a good time."
Families can also take part in a free craft activity whereby youngsters can colour in and make their own Armed Forces Day flags ready to show their support as the Lancaster fly's overhead on the afternoon. All materials will be provided and children get to take their flags home as a memento of their day.
The Museum's on-site caterers Kudos will be offering all serving personnel and veterans a 20% discount off the lunch menu, on production of ID, which visitors can enjoy in the Refuel Restaurant overlooking the Museum grounds. Concert ticket holders will also receive a 10% discount voucher for the RAF Museum Shop, redeemable on the day.
To guarantee your place at the concert, book your ticket now via the Museum website www.rafmuseum.org/cosford. Tickets on the day will be subject to availability. Guests are asked to arrive 10 minutes before the performance starts in order to be seated.
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Keim: If clinch, to rest or not to rest
Posted by Darren Urban on December 14, 2015 – 8:07 am
What will happen if and when the Cardinals lock up their playoff position — which, given the way they are playing and the way the Panthers are playing, could happen with the Cards still having regular-season games to play? General Manager Steve Keim said he and coach Bruce Arians would have discussions if that were to come to pass with the Cardinals. The fear, of course, is resting guys so much, Keim said on his appearance on the "Doug and Wolf" Show on Arizona Sports 98.7, that they are then not ready to play come playoff time.
(And don't forget, you sit guys for Week 17 and then have a bye, then some key players will have not played a game for three weeks before a playoff game.)
We'll see what happens. "I'm just happy to be in that position to have that conversation," Keim said.
— Keim reiterated it was good for the Cardinals to get the mini-bye after the Thursday game. Keim said the Cards are hoping to get a handful of players back from injury, although he wasn't specific. Guys to watch for at practice this week: DT Frostee Rucker, TE Jermaine Gresham, CB Jerraud Powers, RB Andre Ellington.
— Asked what he was thinking when Dwight Freeney sacked Teddy Bridgewater to clinch the win over the Vikings, Keim said "I was thinking that's the best $200,000 we've spent." Freeney's contract called for a $200,000 incentive to kick in on his fourth sack of the season. The Bridgewater takedown was it.
— Keim admitted the Cardinals didn't play all that well offensively against Minnesota. But he said he continues to be impressed by rookie running back David Johnson, especially for beyond what he does running the ball. Keim raved about Johnson's receiving abilities, and also noted Johnson's "deceptive speed."
Tags: David Johnson, Dwight Freeney, Steve Keim
41 Responses to "Keim: If clinch, to rest or not to rest"
By John The Draft Guy on Dec 14, 2015 | Reply
I think let's win in Philly, then have this conversation.
By Dr H on Dec 14, 2015 | Reply
We're going to need him in the Seachickens game – sack Russell…cha ching!
By Storm Byrd on Dec 14, 2015 | Reply
Cards can't realistically sit guys before the Seattle game. The first round bye isn't locked up just by beating Philly on Sunday night. GB could still come into AZ, beat the Cards and then have the #2 seed if Cards lose to Seattle in week 17 (& GB beats MIN).
By drblogubc on Dec 14, 2015 | Reply
I love this team. But putting all emotion aside, I am very nervous about the remainder of the season. Here are my thoughts. Arians said "Defensively, to give up 10 points in the fourth quarter, that's not our brand of football." Yet this is the fifth game this season where they have done just that (Lions 10, Steelers 10, Seahawks 15, Cincinatti 17 and Vikings 10). Opposing teams seem to have figured out a solution to the Cardinals over reliance on blitzes, with short passes over the middle or screens. Our DC doesn't seem to adjust and the result is big days for QBs like Blaine Gabbert and Teddy Bridgewater. Smart QBs like Bradford, Rogers and Wilson could exploit this weakness quite effectively.
Offence seems to need the big plays to score, which is very exciting! But red zone success needs improvement and they have to find a way to convert third and short yardage.
Most commentators are already crowning the Cards as Division winners. This is far from settled. It is highly unlikely the Seahawks will lose to the Browns and the Rams, especially in their own house. All three of the Cards opponents are experiencing a strong "resurgence" in recent games. I hate to even think about it but we could end up with the fifth seed, could we not? While not totally clear, if Hawks and Cards both end up 11-5, it seems the Hawks would have a slight edge based on recent performance. That would mean a playoff game against the winner of NFC East – possibly Philadelphia one more time. I don't want to be a glass half empty guy but I have not seen this possibility even discussed.
Hopefully our guys will dominate in Philadelphia and we can look forward to a playoff game here in Phoenix. How sweet that would be! But I must admit to being worried.
Neither has the division been locked up. After all, the Cards should have dominated the Niners and the Vikings but barely escaped with wins. Now I am not nearly as confident about the game against the Eagles, who have looked good in their last two games. And there is little chance Seattle will lose to the Browns and the Rams in their own stadium. The game in week 17 could determine the division. Hawks and Cards could both end up 11-5 if the Cards lose that one and if is their third straight loss. As far as I can tell from the tie breaking "formula" the Hawks would get the edge due to the strength of their wins. I don't understand why this possibility has not been acknowledged by any of the commentators. Perhaps my interpretation of tie breaking is incorrect. Any clarification would be welcome.
By Darren Urban on Dec 14, 2015 | Reply
drblogubc —
RE: Tiebreaker
Actually, it's been acknowledged by the fact the Cardinals have not yet clinched the division.
By joe holst on Dec 14, 2015 | Reply
if they clinch they should play the 1st half then rest,
By mal on Dec 14, 2015 | Reply
There's a very possible case where the Cards play Greenbay and Seattle at home to end the season and then turn right around and play the next 2 games against Greenbay and Seattle at home all over again.
As of now Greenbay will play at home against the #6 wildcard seed. The Pack would be favored to win.
Seattle is locked into the #5 seed and would play the winner of the NFC East. Seattle will win that game.
So then our first playoff game would be at home against Greenbay. Seattle would go to Carolina, where if they won that game, the Cards would then next play at home against the Hawks.
Of course, a lot can happen, and right now the Cards just need to beat Philly.
But the playoff picture is coming into focus. It effects how long you play your starters those last 2 games.
disappointment so far.
Tight end: Troy Niklas, Cardinals (-4.0)
Nicklas only ran five pass routes and wasn't targeted, which is to be expected from a blocking tight end. But his -3.2 run blocking grade is definitely not. He allowed multiple run stops and disruptive plays, and was generally unable to make any positive plays in the run game.
By Mike G on Dec 14, 2015 | Reply
Hey Darren–Hope all is cool! Great job by the Cards winning that Thursday game against Minny. Those games are rough. Getting this mini bye has to help the team–especially getting some players back from injury to play the Eagles. Cardinals are set up nice —
you could not ask for a better position. Two of last three at home to wind down the season. Fans can't look too far ahead– you have to take it one game at a time for things can change in a hurry. Just hope the team stays healthy down the stretch .Yo Darren– Little surprised Card's are going with Larsen over Cooper at guard. I know Larsen is playing pretty well—but I feel Cooper has more upside in his run blocking ability and should improve game by game & be more physical in short yardage situations. Really did not think Cooper was playing that bad for the switch to be made. What do you think about that??????
Mike G —
RE: Cooper
Obviously the coaches felt otherwise.
By Kevin S Mesa on Dec 14, 2015 | Reply
It may not be settled, but it's pretty close. AZ has lost 4 home games since Palmer/Arians got here (and one of them was with Lindley at QB vs. Seattle). You've got to give them at least a 50% chance of winning vs. GB and Seattle (the reality is probably higher). Similarly, they are favored vs. Philly.
If you said they were 50/50 in all three games, the chance of losing all three is 1 in 8. In reality, they are probably better than 50/50 in all three games, so the chance of losing all three is less. Fivethirtyeight.com says they are 95% to win division and 85% to get the first round bye at this point.
The most important game of the three is really the GB game. Win that, and the other two don't matter — Seattle can't catch us for the division and GB can't catch us for the bye.
By DTL on Dec 14, 2015 | Reply
No staff (or roster with the ldrs we have) is better prepared to handle the early clinch issue; agree, quality problems… Lets get the Eagles.
By CreditCard on Dec 14, 2015 | Reply
Talking of resting guys inevitably based on playoff seeding is a bad omen.
I agree with drblogubc, seams as if most teams are solving the AZ blitzing schemes by the end of the game.
I'm going to throw a wild opinion out there … do you think the lack of sacks and Campbell's lack of productivity could be based on the lack of a true nose tackle? Jack Rio's Raiders defense is looking pretty solid. Watching the Denver game it is easy to watch Mack destroy tackles and then sack the QB, but if you watched the game, you'd notice the entire pocket is being pushed backward from Dumpster Dan Williams. This causes the QB not to step into the pocket and avoid outside pressure.
I'm not convinced that a 3×4 defense doesn't need a true nose tackle.
By Jeff Smith on Dec 14, 2015 | Reply
When you look at the tiebreakers, for the Cardinals to clinch the NFC West – if we end up at 11-5 and the Seahawks end up at 11-5 – won't it come down to strength of victory?
Head to head – tied
Conference record – tied
W-L % in common games -tied
W-L % in Conference games – tied
SOV – we are ahead .420 to .394
Jeff Smith —
RE: Tiebreak
Yes, it looks that way. But those variables change because everyone has so many games left.
By Crow on Dec 14, 2015 | Reply
I think once we lock up 1st round we should see what matt barkley can do! go AZ
By jaiime on Dec 14, 2015 | Reply
Lots of negative talk i'd like to throw some positives at…
first off if teams have figured out anything on our blitzes obviously it hasnt worked since cards have only 2 losses in 13 games that came from over relaxed.
second how can any one feel the cards could loose the next 3 games or even 2 games for that matter, no evidence to suggest such this season.
third this is the best position cards have been in for a long time, embrace it and roll with it and see the cards will be the west winners with the 2 seed.
fourth WIN WIN WIN BIG RED!!!!! Fans like me are behind you all the way and we are many!!!
By BIGAL on Dec 14, 2015 | Reply
By Kevin S Mesa
Totally agree… if we beat GB…next week, the #2 seed would be totally sown up &
the only non home game in the playoffs…might be for the NFC Championship against probably Carolina… unless Seattle were to have beaten them & then that game would be played here…same if it were GB…so that game really is the most critical @ this point! However, all that said…I'd just rather they go out & kick ass & win all 3 remaining games!
By drblogubc & By CreditCard
You guys are soo right! All season my biggest fear has been our susceptibility to either FB or RB on delayed/block/chip sneaking out of the backfield out into the flat where none of our defenders are anywhere around…cause they've blitzed or are out in coverage…TE's have burned us here also…guarantee you this…Tom
Brady would eat us up for lunch w/this! Lets see what happens vs Phili this week,
as Darren Sproles has made his career doing just this! We'll see if Chip Kelly is a real NFL Head Coach!
And finally By CreditCard I also agree w/you about 3/4 & C.Campbell missing the Dumpster!!! I believe this is why BA rides Campbell to work harder to do more…it's to mask…yet if you watch closely he's the one whose almost always double teamed!!! Personally…I think the best thing for them to do defensively here is to just blitz Kevin Minter straight up the gut the way they did (not sure if my memory is correct here? but I believe it was the Bungals game where Minter simply shot straight up the gut choosing either side of the center that was open!) That to me was the best K Minter has ever looked or played in my book other wise he really doesn't do that much for me…Anyone else feel that way? This also provides for less CB/S blitzes from outside providing coverage for that delayed escaping player out of the backfield! Thoughts appreciated? Again, anxious to see what happens here vs Eagles…
By Scott H on Dec 14, 2015 | Reply
I agree with JTDG, all that matters right now is winning in Philly. Period. We control our own destiny, which means if we win our games, we don't have to bother worrying about what anyone else does. Honestly, Seattle may not lose another game. Can't see the Browns beating them. The Rams? Maybe. They always give Seattle a game. The Cardinals? Might be no reason for the Cardinals to play to win.
Doesn't matter. If the Cardinals keep putting up the wins, Seattle runs out of road. End of story.
The Cardinals schedule is shaping up to create an interesting dynamic, as someone pointed out. They finish against two teams they seem assured to run into again in the playoffs. Albeit, maybe AFTER a first round bye. Wow….those words are new to the vocab of a Cardinals fan, huh? That can be a weird circumstance, but….hey, we went through this with the Packers at the end of the 2009 season.
Looks like the game against the Packers IS going to matter. If we win that one, the game against Seattle does not. But it may not matter to Seattle, either, by then. Wow….imagine a Cards-Seahawks game that doesn't matter??? IF that is the case, I'd imagine the Cardinals WILL want the win to set an all-time franchise best win / loss record. They will do that with 12 wins, but….hey, why stop there???
Controlling your own destiny….first round byes….so many wonderful new concepts we are becoming familiar with! These are not your father's Cardinals.
Maybe you heard it here first – I would not be surprised if the Giants beat the Panthers when they play. The Giants just seem to have a way of winning those games. For that reason, I have not given up hope for the top seed in the NFC. Yeah, the Panthers still have to lose another one somewhere, but….it has to start with ONE!
Most important game, is the next game.
Fortunately, it has been unseasonably warm in Philly this December. My daughter goes to school there, trust me it can get nasty cold there along the Schuylkill river and downtown Philly.
Weather next Sunday night s/b in the high 30's to low 40's. I remember an old coach of mine warning us that during cold weather not only do the footballs become hard and more difficult to hold, but also a thin moss / slime will develop on the footballs as well, making it all the more difficult to hold onto.
The Cards are not thumping other teams, like what Seattle and Pittsburg and KC are doing right now — makes me nervous.
I get what yer saying…in fact I wouldn't mind seeing the Stanton get some time on the field & not dancing til the game was over just in case…That said, yes would love to see, but I just don't see the possibility unless the forbidden were to occur & none of us want that! We will probably draft a QB & they will compete next spring!
By jaiime
Any chance you work for TCOT…? Anyhow, were not being negative…were doing what we do on here! I know I've seen you on here b4 plenty…If you've watched all the games some of us are pointing out what has hurt &/or beaten us! In the 2 losses…in the games that got too close for comfort… It was a delayed/back, or a FB/TB or TE, out of the backfield, out in the flat,that hurt us for a long 1st down & a great # of yards…ie. Teddy B. has only approached 300 yards, 3 times this season, 296 vs GB, 316 vs Detroit, & 335 vs AZ…he averages only 210 yards/game… so yes that is disconcerting to many of us on here!!! Sorry if that's not being positive but our deal is, that it needs fixing in order to win as the road gets rougher! Literally, all games, are now playoff games! So fix it! Please read my previous posts!
By georgiebird on Dec 14, 2015 | Reply
A win against the Packers insures the #2 seed. A win against Philly or Seattle does not insure the #2 seed and bye.
If things go well down the stretch, BA should win another COY. Look at the ProBowl voting and Cards can't compare to the Panthers and Patriots. This year could be the best coaching job ever by BA.
By dynosoar on Dec 14, 2015 | Reply
Based on strength of schedule, we had it easy for the first eight games and we were winning – by a lot and Seattle had a difficult schedule and were losing – a lot.
Now in the second half of the season Seattle has a cake walk and is winning by a lot and our Cardinals have the toughest strength of schedule currently in the entire NFL, not just the NFC and guess what, unlike Seattle with that hard schedule – we're still winning.
I'll take the Cardinals, if they continue playing as they have been all season (except against Pittsburgh.)
Seattle, I feel loses to us AND to Carolina.
Green Bay, McCarthy is doing play calling again, good! They'll be a stronger opponent now and better prepare us for a Super Bowl run.
If we keep playing as we have, with our schedule, we have this. No game going forward should be a trap game and not only has our strength of schedule over the season perpared us to go deep and win out, but so has five prime time games, we're as used to them this season as anyone.
We got this!
Kevin S Mesa, the metrics you provided are really interesting and do provide some perspective. Thanks for including the link to FiveThirtyEight.
By krehbieo14 on Dec 14, 2015 | Reply
The Cards need to step it up before the playoffs. We can't afford to back in due to poor play in the next few weeks. I think that the Dline performance will improve with the reemergence of Rucker and Redding. If I have concern moving forward, it's with the OLine. With Palmer's five/seven step drops, they need to be on their A game. Getting Gresham back will help with blocking. If the Cards take their play to another level, the playoff analysis will be a moot point.
By faster on Dec 14, 2015 | Reply
to rest or not to rest? a kingdom for the right answer, lol.
if you look at the remaining games, the team could win all of their three games, i would set the possibilities to
eagles 50/50
packers 67/33
hawks 55/45
if, A BIG IF, all players are healthy.
and, really needed is only the win against the packers at home, that would clinch divison and first round by.
mathematically it would be the best, to get a rhytm into the plays, that means, rest against the eagles, play two games full, rest by week, play two games full, rest and then the superbowl. but the NFL is nothing about mathematics.
i`m glad, it isn`t my decision ….
Anyone see Pete Carroll climbing on top of the lockers after their game on Sunday? What an idiot. EVERYTHING with him is so over-done and contrived. And obnoxious. He has NONE of the cool that makes BA so….well, COOL! BA has swagger. BIG TIME. Carroll has none. Time for the Cardinals to bring the division crown back to Arizona.
Just realized that what I said in my previous entry was based on the wrong math. I thought the Seahawks had 9 wins. They don't. They have 8. Which means they can't get to 12 wins on the season. Which means the Cardinals take the West with a win on Sunday. Yes?? I'd imagine everyone already knew that! It was me who needed to catch up.
Sunday is as big as it gets. Could be a day to remember for a life-time, even if I live to be 1000 years old. To clinch a division against the team I hate like no other ( except the Seahawks )? In their house? Bring this one home, fellas. Bring it home. Enjoy that long flight home knowing that the West is yours!
Again, no talk of to rest or not to rest. This is no time to look ahead. We got to get to where we want to be before we worry about what to do when we get there. Right now, the Eagles are the heavens. And the heavens must fall.
By Dr. G. on Dec 14, 2015 | Reply
I just want to see the Seattle Seahawks play Green Bay in the first round. Right now the Vikings need to overtake the Seahawks. Go Teddy…
Our guys can use the time off with some practice…we need the bye regardless. A great situation to ponder… Super proud of the Keim and Arians ""strategery"" this season…be well Cards Fans…!!
Great to see Michael B's confidence in these guys too.
Jtdg… yeah, beat the Eagles for sure, but, finish the season by pounding Seattle….done deal..! I want them at Green Bay…11-5, maybe 10-6 for the Vikings could work then…. The Seahawks need to stumble a bit…been stepping up in the last half…. my fingers crossed… later
COY will probably go to Carolina, Ron Rivera, Cam is making him look brilliant. Still, BA is in the conversation for COY. Palmer helps in that as well..no doubt. We shall see…
By clssylssy on Dec 14, 2015 | Reply
Seems like Philly has always been a stumbling block for the Cards irregardless of the quality of their team and kept us out of the playoffs a few years back. This game has me concerned on several levels, most importantly the way we are beginning to regress as we come down to the home stretch and crunch time, as well as the weather in Philly that we're not experienced with. We may have won against the 9ers and the Vikings but did not play like SB contenders. Yep, we are in the playoffs but it's like BA says, we haven't done ***t yet if we are serious about attaining our goal….AND, as the Seahawks are winding up all of a sudden,(according to NFL) it's the Panthers and the Seahawks that are the NFC's best??? All this talk about resting seems premature as it would appear we have a lot of issues to fix with repeated communication problems and clutching in the red zone.
This is probably the most talented and entertaining team in the NFL and I want to see some new banners flying at UofP stadium this season to build on what we started in 08 & 09. Let's take back the West…it's our resurrection year!
By Black on Dec 14, 2015 | Reply
Relax. We will kill Philly and GB.
Dr.G. –
Ironic, huh? That the Cardinals may have put the Vikings out of the picture by beating them….yet, NOW we would prefer THEY win that division! Funny, how this goes…
Other than the Cardinals securing either the 2 or even the top seed in the NFC, it's hard to know what else to wish for. Heck, the Vikings just came in here and gave us a scare. They played our defense as good as anyone has all year. You want to see them again? Packers are solid…and balanced. The Seahawks are hot but they are also a much different Seahawks team than they have been – their defense has been nothing special and they are suddenly a passing juggernaut – one that looks like it could blow for blow with our offense!
Looks like the NFC field will be ( in no order of anything here ) –
Vikings OR Falcons, if THEY can get their act together
Whoever wins the East ( and, really, who cares??? )
Assuming it is the Vikings, the NFC field will be made up of 5 teams ranging anywhere from solid to excellent. The importance of a first round bye can't be over-stated. But all it takes is ONE loss to be out of the race. It's not gonna be a duck walk, that's for sure.
By Richard S on Dec 14, 2015 | Reply
RANK	TEAM*	RATING	Win margin on neutral field	Homefield 3 point advantage
1	SEATTLE(2)	101.18	19.53	22.53
2	CAROLINA(17)	100.62	9.42	6.42
3	NE(5)	99.61	18.44	21.44
4	PITT(9)	98.77	3.78	6.78
5	KC(10)	98.11	11.06	8.06
6	ARIZ.(13)	98.01	8.17	5.17
7	CINCY(14)	97.69	14.18	11.18
8	GBAY(1)	96.09	8.95	5.95
9	DENVER(4)	94.99	-3.78	-6.78
10	BUFF(15)	92.77	4.8	1.8
11	JETS(24)	91.98	3.29	0.29
12	GIANTS(19)	91.2	-9.42	-6.42
13	PHIL(7)	89.84	-8.17	-5.17
14	MINN(23)	89.48	1.89	4.89
15	DALLAS(6)	88.69	-3.29	-0.29
16	HOUSTON(16)	88.53	2.3	-0.7
17	WASH(28)	87.97	-4.8	-1.8
18	CHICAGO(26)	87.59	-1.89	-4.89
19	DETROIT(18)	87.53	0.81	-2.19
20	OAK(32)	87.14	-8.95	-5.95
21	BALT(8)	87.05	-11.06	-8.06
22	JAX(30)	86.97	1.63	4.63
23	NO(12)	86.72	-0.81	2.19
24	MIA(11)	86.6	1.48	-1.52
25	TAMPA(29)	86.29	0.76	-2.24
26	INDY(3)	86.23	-2.3	0.7
27	RAMS(22)	85.53	-0.76	2.24
28	ATL(21)	85.34	-1.63	-4.63
29	SD(20)	85.12	-1.48	1.52
30	SANFRAN(25)	83.51	-14.18	-11.18
31	CLEVELAND(27)	81.65	-19.53	-22.53
32	TENNESEE(31)	81.17	-18.44	-21.44
8/16 correct in week 14
After week 14, 134/208	64.42%
Initial ESPN power rank in parenthesis after team name.
Inside the NFL correct picks after wk 13 B. Esiason 120/192,
The system above was 126/192 after week 13
Cards drop to 6th as other teams around them had good weeks
Cardinals wkly. rating 13/12/7/5/5/3/3/3/3/4/2/3/4/3/6
What I found interesting about this is that one of the initial assumptions made to start the spreadsheet using ESPN 8/31/15 ratings was that there are 20 points between the best and worst teams. Looking at the table above there are after 14 weeks of the season 20.01 points between the top rated team and the bottom rated team, so it looks like a good assumption. Go Cardinals. A win at Philly would be big.
By Dr. G.
Always love your positivity…but really? Have you looked @ the schedules?
By Mike S on Dec 15, 2015 | Reply
For 100K, even I could find a way to get a sack
BigAl- yep, I don't look at the schedules – – I "study" them. – – As Darren and all the fans say right now, there are too many scenarios to be certain about the last 4 in the Conference, but it is fun to speculate.
Vikes have the Bears, Giants, Packers… could go 11-5 here…gotta beat the Pack.
The Pack has the Raiders, Cardinals, VIKINGS… could go 10-6 here to lose the Division.
Seattle has the Browns, Rams, Cards. Browns is a bye. Rams will smell raw meat. And you gotta like the Cards at home.
Bottom line, as I wished before, I hope Seattle stumbles… If things shake out as it stands right now, Seattle will go to CAROLINA if they can get by Washington… Cool!!
P.S. I try to be positive, but not always, esp in my past critique of PP's career-to-paycheck ratio. But I have followed the Cards through the painful years…we deserve this now..! "nuf …Be well…

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Q: Are accessors / mutators auto-defined in Groovy? In the section on handling Java Beans with Groovy of Groovy In Action, I found this script (slightly modified):
class Book{
  String title
}
def groovyBook = new Book()
// explicit way
groovyBook.setTitle('What the heck, really ?')
println groovyBook.getTitle()
// short-hand way
groovyBook.title = 'I am so confused'
println groovyBook.title

There are no such methods in the class Book so how does that work ?

A: Yes, they are auto defined and calling book.title is actually calling book.getTitle()
See http://groovy.codehaus.org/Groovy+Beans
You can see this in action with the following script:
def debug( clazz ) {
    println '----'
    clazz.metaClass.methods.findAll { it.name.endsWith( 'Name' ) || it.name.endsWith( 'Age' ) }.each { println it }
}

class A {
    String name
    int age
}
debug( A )
// Prints
// public int A.getAge()
// public java.lang.String A.getName()
// public void A.setAge(int)
// public void A.setName(java.lang.String)

// Make name final
class B {
    final String name
    int age
}
debug( B )
// Prints
// public int B.getAge()
// public java.lang.String B.getName()
// public void B.setAge(int)

// Make name private
class C {
    private String name
    int age
}
debug( C )
// Prints
// public int C.getAge()
// public void C.setAge(int)

// Try protected
class D {
    protected String name
    int age
}
debug( D )
// Prints
// public int D.getAge()
// public void D.setAge(int)

// And public?
class E {
    public String name
    int age
}
debug( E )
// Prints
// public int E.getAge()
// public void E.setAge(int)

A: Several notes:

*

*For all property fields(public ones only), there are autogenerated accesors.

*Default visibility is public. So, you should use private/protected keyword to restrict accessor generation.

*Inside an accessor there is direct field access. like this.@title

*Inside a constructor you have direct access to! This may be unexpected.

*For boolean values there are two getters with is and get prefixes.

*Each method with such prefixes, even java ones are treated as accessor, and can be referenced in groovy using short syntax.

*But sometimes, if you have ambiguous call there may be class cast exception.

Example code for 4-th point.
class A{
   private int i = 0;
   A(){
     i = 4
     println("Constructor has direct access. i = $i")
   }
   void setI(int val) { i = val; println("i is set to $i"); }
   int getI(){i}
  }

def a = new A() // Constructor has direct access. i = 4
a.i = 5 // i is set to 5
println a.i // 5

4-th note is important, if you have some logic in accessor, and want it to be applied every time you call it. So in constructor you should explicit call setI() method!
Example for 7
class A{
   private int i = 0;
   void setI(String val) { println("String version.")}
   void setI(int val) { i = val; println("i is set to $i"); }
}

def a = new A()
a.i = 5 // i is set to 5
a.i = "1s5" // GroovyCastException: Cannot cast object '1s5' with class 'java.lang.String' to class 'int'

So, as I see property-like access uses first declared accessor, and don't support overloading. Maybe will be fixed later.

A: Groovy generates public accessor / mutator methods for fields when and only when there is no access modifier present. For fields declared as public, private or protected no getters and setters will be created.
For fields declared as final only accessors will be created.
All that applies for static fields analogously.

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How To Get Your BIG Dreams Off The Ground w/ Ryan Romeo (Outcry Tour)
Every worship leader has a dream of some kind. Your dream might be to release an album, write a book, launch a YouTube channel, or host a conference. Whatever it is, it takes hard work, planning, a lot of wisdom, and God's favor to get your dream off the ground. Ryan Romeo is the master dreamer. At age 26, he had a dream to launch a national tour featuring the best and most well-known artists in the Christian Worship space. Three years later and he was hitting the road with Hillsong United, Lauren Daigle, Kari Job, and more on the first ever Outcry Tour. It was a big endeavor, to be certain! So how did Ryan get the dream out of his head and into reality (and how can you do the same for your dream)? That's exactly what we talk about on this month's episode. Enjoy! Dream big!
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I've never been one to subscribe to the idea that moderation is necessary to reach goals. Actually, I think that it results in lots of wasted time and unsatisfactory results. When I say this, I'm implying that we must work hard and push ourselves to achieve the results that we want. Moderation is in short, the unfocused mans way of excusing themselves from working hard. A person who wants to take frequent break s and is searching for that balanced life is in short, searching for something that is near impossible to achieve if you want to be the best.
We have a finite number of years on this earth, this is a fact. With that being said, we also have a finite number of years to reach our goals. Now, if you have a big goal, a somewhat impossible goal, you must dedicate that much more time to reaching it; You're not going to reach the goal by taking frequent breaks and attempting to find something that, if found will have you waking up at yearly intervals saying, "I have to do something different".
If you place your muscles under stress, why won't you do the same to your body?
From my understanding, a goal is created by people who want to induce growth. It's something that you've either never done before or are having trouble doing again, which is why it's a called a goal. Now, have you ever heard of anyone inducing exponential growth by taking frequent breaks and relaxing? No? Me neither. To grow, you must place yourself under stress; remember, you're doing something that you're never done before.
I believe that you can have moderation if you want a moderate life.
What is a moderate life you ask?
In my opinion, a moderate life is one where you only have enough. One where you can't make as big of an impact as you want because you're busy spending your time elsewhere. It's a life that results in you asking, "what if?" You know, thinking to yourself, "I wonder how far I could've gone if I did this, instead of this" I don't want to ask myself that question. I want to go through life knowing that I gave it my all. And if I don't achieve my goals (Which is possible, but very unlikely), I'll find comfort in that fact.
Expecting to become a millionaire when you have a minimum wage work ethic is comparable to expecting to purchase high quality clothing at a dollar store. It's usually not going to happen. (Anything is possible, but the odds are just too low) You must give something, to get something of equivalent value. Remember this, because we only live once.
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Raiborde ('12) Named NGU's Young Alumnus of 2019
Tigerville, SC (June 22, 2020) The North Greenville University (NGU) Alumni Association named law professional Suyash Raiborde ('12) Young Alumnus of the Year during the university's 2019 Homecoming celebration.
Born in Mumbai, India, Raiborde spent most of his childhood in Greenville, SC. He originally heard about NGU from several students and professors he knew personally.
"I chose to enroll after visiting campus and learning more about NGU's course offerings and competitive financial aid package," he says.
When he enrolled, Raiborde still felt unsure about his career plans.
"I wanted to have a degree that would be flexible and allow me to pivot into multiple areas in the future," he remembers.
He decided to major in international business at NGU. As a student, he participated in the Honors Scholar Program and served in the Student Marketing Association.
After graduating from NGU in 2012, Raiborde moved to Atlanta to study at the Emory University School of Law, where he served on the executive board of the Emory International Law Review. After his time at Emory, he returned home to Upstate South Carolina, passed the South Carolina Bar Exam, and began his legal career with one of South Carolina's legacy law firms. He also served as a mentor with Mentor Upstate.
During his career, Raiborde has represented a wide range of clients, including governmental entities, individuals, and private companies. His experience has allowed him to represent major clients on large-scale real estate, finance, and merger and acquisition transactions, as well as help smaller businesses and individuals in the community with their legal needs.
Now, Raiborde practices law in New York City. His practice focuses on a variety of infrastructure projects, as well as real estate and finance matters. In his current role, his practice primarily involves representing governmental and quasi-governmental entities throughout the country on their infrastructure needs, such as building transit systems, airports, roads/bridges, and other major public developments.
Raiborde says that he enjoys his practice because the projects he works on have a positive impact on communities throughout the country.
When asked why he chose law as a profession, he says, "I closely considered my academic strengths and interests, gained practical experience by working at a law firm for a semester, and evaluated my long-term professional goals."
He is passionate about serving as a resource to NGU students who are also interested in law-related fields.
"Set achievable professional goals, identify people who can teach and mentor you, and come up with actionable tasks toward that goal" is a motto Raiborde lives by and recommends to current NGU students. He not only continues to be mentored but also invests his own free time in mentoring young people through his church and other organizations.
While he's happy practicing law in "The Big Apple," Greenville is still home for Raiborde. He says that he looks forward to the occasional visit back to NGU to enjoy the mountain views from Todd Dining Hall or to order a warm chocolate chip muffin at the Einstein Bros. bagel shop on campus.
Raiborde remains grateful for the opportunity he had to attend NGU and values the relationships with friends and professors that he has enjoyed over the years.
"I fondly think back to moments with several professors that impacted me positively," he says. "Undoubtedly, all of my NGU professors truly cared about my growth and success."
To nominate alumni for NGU's 2020 alumni awards, visit ngu.edu/alumni-awards.
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ONM Releases 30 Hi-res Sonic Lost World Screenshots
Following the recent Sonic Lost World screenshot leaks, Official Nintendo Magazine UK has released hi-res versions of those screenshots, a few old screenshots and a few new previously unseen ones. ONM also revealed that the forest stage is called Silent Forest.
Check out the full set of screenshots in our gallery after the jump.
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How StreetPass Works in Sonic Generations 3DS
Japanese gaming website Andriasang has shared details of how Sonic Generations for Nintendo 3DS will use the handheld's StreetPass feature and we've listed the main points for you here.
– Players will be able to swap profile cards and missions via StreetPass.
– The game contains 100 extra missions which can be unlocked via StreetPass.
– "When you do a StreetPass exchange with another player, he or she will appear in your StreetPass log. Then you need to select the player's name and you'll receive a mission that the the player cleared."
– "There's a mission called Revenge which has you where taking out a certain number of enemies while Special Trial sees gopher-like enemies turning up in Act 1 of Mushroom Hill Zone."
– If you're not able to get enough StreetPass hits, there is also the option to unlock missions with game coins.
– You can list your Sonic fan credentials on your profile card and other details, like who your favourite Sonic character is.
– Your profile card will also record how long you've been playing Sonic Generations.
– Your profile card will update automatically when you perform an exchange.
Some screenshots of this feature have also been released by SEGA Japan and you can view them below.
Source: Andriasang (via ONM)
Thanks to CyberGW, Lip and interface for the heads up!
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ONM's Full Fan Interview With Takashi Iizuka
Posted on 9th August 2011 9th August 2011
Following August 5th's portion of an ONM interview with Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuksa regarding pleasing fans of the older Sonic titles, the magazine has posted up the full interview on their website. The interview is made up of questions from fans about the Nintendo 3DS version of Sonic Generations, but as is the norm so far for the portable edition, there are not really any new details about the game to share that we haven't known for a while now. Outside of that, Takashi Iizuka expressed an interest in making titles for Nintendo's new home console Wii U.
You can read the interview at ONM's website.
Would you like to see a new Sonic game on Wii U? Let us know in the comments.
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Old Sonic Fans 'hard to please' Says Iizuka
In a portion of a soon to be published interview with ONM, Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka has expressed difficulty to please old Sonic fans when creating new Sonic titles. Iizuka says the team are always making efforts to build new gameplay innovations, but they then find it hard to please the fans who prefer the gameplay found in the older games. With Sonic Generations, Iizuka thinks classic fans will find some enjoyment, though, and he says Sonic Team is looking into continuing the Sonic 4 series, too.
Check out the interview quotes below:
"Our team are always trying to present new gameplay innovations so it's hard to please fans who like the gameplay from the older games," said Iizuka.
"However, we have included the older gameplay as part of Sonic's 20th Anniversary, so we think the fans of the older games will enjoy it [Generations] as well. We are also looking into continuing the Sonic 4 series which was released on WiiWare, and we'll keep developing titles so more fans will enjoy the games."
Source: ONM
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First ASR Review In Friday's ONM?
Posted on 13th January 2010 13th January 2010
Official Nintendo Magazine UK have posted up a preview of Friday's new issue and Sonic & SEGA All Stars Racing will be starring on the cover suggesting they may have the world's first review contained within it's pages. ONM usually are the one's to get the first review of a Sonic game so it's very likely. We'll pick up a copy and let you know what they think of the game.
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A Sampling of SatBK Previews From Across the Web
Posted on 12th February 2009 4th March 2009
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You've read TSS' Comic Con impressions and you've read some semblance of an article on IGN AU yesterday. Now, check out some previews that I have picked out for one reason or another.
From the title and opening paragraph of this incredibly brief preview, it didn't look like Jim Reilly was too excited about another Sonic game, especially one with a sword. Despite first impressions, he turns around in the end by saying that he would have "obviously loved to play [the game] more." He said that the game is done and probably won't undergo any more changes. He is concerned about stage variety (which was a problem in games like Super Mario Sunshine – what with all the tropical shit) and the game's difficulty, as it was too easy. He did play the first level, though, so take that comment however you want to. Reilly notes that the sense of speed and controls are the game's high points.
If you're still on the fence about Black Knight, especially if your age happens to be 20 and over, Reilly's closing remark might be of help: "It's clear from not only playing this, but talking to the Sega people as well that this game, and series, is for a different, younger generation of Sonic fans." Now, if you've come to the realization that this game is not designed for you, then you can stop complaining about it and ignore it.
ONM loves how we are finally given full control of Sonic on the Wii. They relish in the lack of "race car" controls and welcome the simple concept of walking backwards. ONM comments on how agile and stylish Sonic is while he swings his sword around. Overall, they are pleased with this demo copy.
Still, even with the solid play-through that they received, they have the right to be pessimistic. Sonic has had many proclaimed "returns to form" that have failed to deliver on more than one occasion. I think that their advice is wise. I'm not ensuing to that you be entirely downtrodden on this new game, but I wouldn't run around saying that this game is going to kick the biggest of asses either.
Matt Casamassina feels better about Black Knight than most people would suspect (you know, since it's IGN and "biased" or something). He spent hours playing through the final build and gave the most detailed previews of them all, so I'd read it, despite some people's outrageous and unnecessarily aggressive opinion of the site.
Matt comments that SatBK has more in common with Unleashed than it does its prequel, Sonic and the Secret Rings, thanks to the control scheme. You can move Sonic freely with control stick movement, but when going backwards, the camera will not turn around. The camera, when walking backwards, in SatSR was a huge problem, in my opinion, so it's sad to not see that corrected. Matt closes his section on the controls and gameplay by describing Black Knight as an "action racer." He says that you'll be using your sword a lot and he describes the control scheme in detail. The impressive part is the B trigger, which iniates a bullet-time lock-on system.
Just like with my buddy, Keith, the sheer amount of remote waggle starts to wear on the player and Matt wishes that there was an alternative control scheme. There are tons of enemies and they pop up incredibly frequently. At least they look really pretty!
Oh, and a potential "sad face moment:" "we have yet to encounter any trademark loop-de-loops or corkscrews." 🙁
Critic Consensus
Things are looking up for the upcoming adventure, but they are reserving their full judgment and excitement for when the game ships next month.
As somebody who thought Sonic and the Secret Rings was a decent outing, I like hearing about improvements made in Black Knight. My only concern is whether or not the sword creates a whole new set of problems. While ironing out the old, SEGA and Sonic Team might overlook a problem with the new.
Remember, kids, we're talking about the previews here.
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He traveled to El Paso to lie about El Paso.
The border city of El Paso, Texas, used to have extremely high rates of violent crime — one of the highest in the entire country, and considered one of our nation's most dangerous cities. Now, immediately upon its building, with a powerful barrier in place, El Paso is one of the safest cities in our country.
In reality, before border fences went up near El Paso in 2008, it was one of the safest cities in the United States, according to the FBI.
Trump may simply have assumed that all border cities are dangerous, or it may have been a deliberate lie. Treating all potential migrants from Latin America as criminals has been a central theme of his campaign since its very first day, but in the real world, immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than native-born Americans.
And I've been watching, where they've been trying to say, "Oh, the wall didn't make that much," well, you take a look at what they did with their past crimes, and how they made them from very serious to much ser—you take a look at what the real system is, I spoke to people that have been here a long time, they said when that wall went up, it's a whole different ballgame. Is that a correct statement? Whole different ballgame. I'll give you another example, and I don't care if a mayor is a Republican or a Democrat, they're full of crap when they say it hasn't made a big difference.
But again, in the real world, El Paso has been one of the safest cities in the country, long before any border fence went up nearby.
Trump did not say who were the "people that have been here a long time" that he spoke to, presumably in the 30 minutes between arriving at the rally and going onstage.
Facts don't change just because a president wants them to.
Asking people to pretend that false things are true, even when they know better, is what authoritarians do.
Treating all members of a group as though they had the same bad characteristic is pretty much the definition of bigotry.