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Many healthcare organization leaders are spending 80 percent of their time on the 5 percent of employees who are not meeting expectations. Although we wish the low performers would leave our organizations, they are tenacious. They know from experience that they can outlast the latest "change initiative" if they just hang on a little longer.
Once after I had coached a manager on how to address a low-performer situation, I checked back to see how the conversation had gone. "Well," she told me, "he convinced me that I was the problem!"
Indeed, when leaders tolerate low performers, they are drained of energy that could be better spent inspiring the middle- and high-performing employees who drive long-term sustainable results in an organization. In any change initiative, an organization eventually hits a psychological "wall," where high and middle performers perceive the performance gap between themselves and low performers as unfair. They slow down, pace themselves, and results slow down with them, negatively affecting the entire organization.
Once that occurs, leaders lose faith in their organization's ability to create and sustain long-term gains and turn to a new "program of the month." The real solution to moving organizational performance long-term lies with employees: using specific conversations to re-recruit high performers, develop middle performers, and hold low performers accountable ("It's up or out!").
Inevitably, this solution creates an uncomfortable gap as low performers become more isolated from better-performing employees. Low performers improve or leave, which unlocks the full potential of the organization as it moves over the wall toward peak performance.
The first step in preparing for high-middle-low conversations is to categorize your staff into high, middle, and low performance groups. A useful tool is a staff differentiation worksheet that defines each type of employee with specific characteristics across five traits: professionalism, teamwork, knowledge and competence, communication, and safety awareness. These traits include behaviors such as how well an employee adheres to policies, demonstrates commitment to the work unit and organization, strives for continued professional development, and comes to work with a positive attitude.
Basically, high performers are people who bring solutions. Middle performers can identify the problem but may lack the experience or self-confidence to bring solutions. Low performers tend to blame others for the problem. They act like renters instead of owners.
Many organizations use their employee and physician behavior standards as a starting point for defining what constitutes high, middle, and low performance. If high-middle-low conversations will take place organizationwide, it is useful for your senior management team to come to consensus about what high, middle, and low performing employees look like.
Also, I suggest that leaders rate themselves. The best leaders are always willing to perform an honest self-assessment. Are you a high, middle, or low performer? What actions will you take as a result?
Often, leaders using this exercise to rank their employees ask, "What if I have an employee who is technically excellent, but nobody wants to work with him or her?" To qualify as a high performer, an individual must be excellent both technically and as a team member. In fact, I would even suggest that you terminate employees who get results but do not role model your organization's standards of behavior, because they are so damaging to overall employee morale.
After you have ranked your employees, use an employee tracking log to track the name, rating (H-M-L), initial meeting date, and follow-up date/comments. Always begin by holding meetings with high performers first, middle performers next, and low performers last. Ordering the meetings in this way accomplishes a few things. High performers, for example, can dispel fear about the meetings when other employees ask why the boss wanted to meet with them. Perhaps most important, leaders report that they feel energized and fortified for those difficult low-performer conversations once they have enjoyed so many positive conversations with employees they value.
High-middle-low conversations are not evaluations tied to pay, so they should not take place at evaluation time. However, by repeating these meetings twice a year, conversations can complement staff evaluations so employees get the more frequent feedback they seek from managers. Leaders can help employees-especially middle performers-understand that these 15-minute meetings are opportunities for recognition, coaching, and professional development.
The objectives and outcomes are distinct for each type of conversation.
High-performer conversations. Re-recruit your best performers by giving specific positive feedback about what they do well, their accomplishments,and examples of positive attitude. Share information about where the organization is going, and ask if there is anything you can do for them to make their job better.
Middle-performer conversations. Use a support-coach-support technique. The overall tone of the meeting must be positive. Begin by reassuring these individuals that you value their contributions and that your goal is to retain them as valuable employees. Thank them for what they do well. Then identify and discuss one specific area for development-something you would like them to improve. Complete the conversation by reaffirming their good qualities and expressing your appreciation.
Low-performer conversations. Do not start the meeting out on a positive note. Use the DESK approach:
Because low performers are so skilled at excuses, guilt, and indignation, these conversations can be difficult for managers. Be calm, objective, and clear about consequences if performance does not improve by a date you specify. Then follow through and take action.
Do high-middle-low conversations really work to improve organizational performance? Perhaps Ken Buser, CEO of All Saints Hospital in Racine, Wis., says it best: "There's no doubt about the impact these conversations have had on what we've accomplished," he notes. "It's a credit to our leadership team, who evidence their commitment to excellence in their interactions with people every single day."
Quint Studer is CEO, Studer Group, Gulf Breeze, Fla., and a member of HFMA's Florida Chapter. Questions or comments about this article may be sent to him at email@example.com.
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Monday, Oct 8, 2012
The following businesses have received licenses during September 2012 to operate in Putnam County. The list includes the business name, type of business, location and owner's name, if available. Submitted by County Clerk Wayne Nabors.
1st Choice Lawncare & Landscaping, lawn care and landscaping services, 4850 Buck Mountain Road, Cookeville, TN 38506, Christopher W. Adkins
Acme Industrial Thinking, art studio/woodshop, 90 N. Hickory Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501, Jennifer Rhea/Bob Rhea
Affordable Scrubs & Tanning, scrubs sales and tanning, 3 W. Broad St., Cookeville, TN 38501, Marcus L. Martin
All-Good Corner Cafe, restaurant, 402 W. Main St., Algood, TN 38506, Jack Rockwell/Harold E. Harp
Axle Repair MD, mobile repair service, 3179 Ensor Hollow Road, Buffalo Valley, TN 38548, Merton Haack
Bellissimo Boutique, embroidery and custom clothing, 7322 Aunt Helen Road, Silver Point, TN 38582, Heather N. Wilken
Brown's Building Services, construction, 4522 York Highway, Hilham, TN 38568, Ron Brown/Kurt Brown
Bully Blues Bulldogs, dog breeding and sales, 1177 Locust Grove Road, Cookeville, TN 38501, Tara L. Neutzler
Clean Sweep Renovations, foreclosure cleaning services, 315 Scott Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501, Twyla J. Montgomery
Coinstar Inc., self service coin counting kiosk, 445 S. Jefferson Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501, Coinstar Inc.
Crafty Sisters Cumberland Consignment Emporium, miscellaneous sales, furniture, etc., 3215 Burton Cove Road/1615 Brown Ave., Unit 10, Cookeville, TN 38501, Betty Morrissey/Anne Quintal/Donald C. Norris Jr.
Diamond Carpet Cleaning, carpet and upholstery cleaning, 877 Sherrell Drive, Cookeville, TN 38501, Mark Oakley
Discount Shoes, shoe sales, 868 E. 10th St., Cookeville, TN 38501, Connie Miller
Fitness Defines, fitness and nutrition online services, 215 Ridgeview Trail, Baxter, TN 38544, Lee Linville
Framers of Tennessee LLC, erect S-I-P bridge forms, 7045 Industrial Park, Nunnelly, TN 37137, Lambert G. Lamberson
From the Grill, drive-thru barbecue, 5730 Dodson Branch Road, Cookeville, TN 38501, David Shinn/Karne Shinn
G&A Construction, construction, 1495 Autumn Ave., Apt. 3, Cookeville, TN 38501, Gabriel Eicholtz
Group 1 Construction Inc., construction, 1209 Pine St. #301, Nashville, TN 37209, Tucker Woodring/Billie Woodring
H&R Block, income tax preparation, 201-C Elmore St., Monterey, TN 38574, Roger Tompkins
Helton's Auto Service, auto repair, 6988 Martins Creek Road, Bloomington Springs, TN 38545, Rebecca Helton
J&L Moving & Labor, moving service, 510 N. Peachtree Ave., Apt. E, Cookeville, TN 38501, Lori J. Kilgore
K Squared Photography, photography services, 4423 Southwood Lane, Cookeville, TN 38506, Bethany Raines
Lankford's Hard Surface Cleaning, janitorial service, 4104 Charlton Square, Cookeville, TN 38501, Charles L. Lankford
Lettuce Souprise You, restaurant, 11 N. Hickory Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501, Amy L. Roberts
Max Carter Construction LLC, general contractor/commercial building, 1590 E. Spring St., Cookeville, TN 38501, Max Carter Construction LLC
Maynard's Photography & Retail, photography service, 309 Shepherd Hills Road, Cookeville, TN 38501, Ronald Maynard Jr.
McHenry Construction, construction, 2360 Turkey Hollow Road, Baxter, TN 38544, Lynn McHenry
Michelle O'Rourke, nail salon, 114 N. Cedar Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501, Michelle S. O'Rourke
Mine Safety Consultants, safety and health consulting and training, 118 Falcon Pointe, Baxter, TN, 38544, Vicki Larue
MKM Design Co., 3000 Dodson Branch, Suite C6, Cookeville, TN 38501, Kourtney Moss
Personal Training Studio LLC, personal training studio, 120 E. Borden St., Cookeville, TN 38501, Karla W. Robertson
Plastic Solutions, plastic repair service, 2054 Pippin Road, Cookeville, TN 38501, John Coppa/Ronald Middlebrook
PFS Market, convenience store/gas, 6414 Nashville Highway, Baxter, TN 38544, Hina Kansagra
Rellon Jones Dozer Work, dozer work, 13615 Tucker Ridge Road, Silver Point, TN 38582, Rellon Jones
S&B Auto Sales, used auto sales, 374 Parragon Road, Cookeville, TN 38506, Steven E. Sparks
Silver Point MX Park, motorcycle park, 10900 Monroe Henley Ridge, Silver Point, TN, 38582, Jeremiah Jones
Southeastern Livestock Export Coalition, cattle buying, 1362 Dyer Creek Road, Cookeville, TN 38501, Southeastern Livestock Export Coalition
Taylor's Gifts, miscellaneous gifts and jewelry sales, 1293 Meadow Road, Cookeville, TN 38501, Linda L. Taylor
Tennessee Race Timing, race timing services, 370 S. Lowe Ave., Suite A207, Cookeville, TN 38501, Tennessee Race Timing
The Backroom Bistro, restaurant, 39 W. Broad St., Cookeville, TN 38501, Judy Lauls
The Guess What Store, miscellaneous sales, 4526 W. Broad St., Cookeville, TN 38501, Bob Wilson
The Original Charlie's Sub Shop, sub shop, 132 S. Willow Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501, Charles Smith
Village Kitchen, restaurant, 841 E. 10th St., Cookeville, TN 38501, Chris Sparkman
Vintage Rose Antiques LLC, antique shop, 221 W. Broad St., Cookeville, TN 38501, Vintage Rose Antiques LLC
Willie Mac's Art & Antiques, art and antique sales, 1943 E. Spring St., Cookeville, TN 38506, Lisa Lesko
Zipz Airbrush Tattoo, temporary airbrush tattoos, 2048 Herbert Garrett Road, Cookeville, TN 38506, Stephen Bilbrey
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Sports Illustrated's Pete Thamel has an interesting piece about how Butler University, the second greatest university in the state of Indiana behind Purdue, utilizes a trained statistician to get a competitive edge on their opponents before even setting foot on the basketball court.
[Drew] Cannon's greatest value is with lineup analysis, as [Butler Coach Brad Stevens] terms his work "unreal." "It includes every player, pairs of players, groups of three, big lineups, small lineups, etc.," Stevens said. Cannon will also include the offensive and defensive efficiency of Butler's players from previous matchups with an opponent, which Stevens said, "Will help me determine probable sub patterns, late game lineups, etc."
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With October being Healthy Babies Month, Health Net, Inc. (NYSE: HNT) is sharing educational information to help women have healthy, full-term pregnancies, and help babies have a healthy start in life.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 500,000 babies are born prematurely in the United States each year. And the March of Dimes reports that not only is premature birth the No. 1 killer of newborns, but that babies born just a few weeks early are at risk of severe health problems and lifelong disabilities.
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- Reduce stress as much as possible
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- Get a flu shot
- Wear a seatbelt
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- Smoke tobacco
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Whether starting a business or purchasing a new car, going into a situation unprepared makes a successful outcome more of a long-shot gamble.
The general election race for the Franklin County Board of Commissioners Second District seat pits longtime commissioner Ed Taylor against opponent Rick Howard. The incumbent previously defeated Butch Riddle in the Aug. 7 Republican party primary.
Challengers in both the primary and general election campaigns ran largely on the idea that Taylor, a 12-year veteran of the board, has served in the county role too long and has lost touch with constituents in the Second District.
Taylor, 66, Ottawa, however, contends his term of service — as well as his background in surveying, general construction and road building — make him best-suited to help lead the county forward on decisions that make a big impact on residents' lives.
"After 12 years, I believe I have a good grasp on how county government works," Taylor, who has served as board chairman six times, said. "I want to continue to make county government more open and responsive."
His general-election opponent, Howard, 61, Williamsburg, comes to the race with a different perspective. A retired Ottawa police officer, Howard served previously as a Williamsburg City Council member and said he thinks his law enforcement background would help him provide fresh eyes when looking at the county sheriff's office's budget.
Howard said he was spurred to run against Taylor because other county residents told him about problems in the Second District not being addressed by the current commissioner.
"People can become too comfortable, lose their energy, lose their fire," Howard said of longtime incumbents. "They're just going through the motions."
In addition to establishing term limits for county offices, Howard said he would support economic development to bring more housing into the rural areas of the county, but would lessen or eliminate the funding invested in such organizations as the Franklin County Historical Society, Prairie Paws Animal Shelter and the Franklin County Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
"I don't see that much tourism in Franklin County," Howard said. "So I don't know how much they could do to promote something that isn't there."
The Democratic challenger said he hopes people in staunchly conservative Franklin County can look past his party affiliation and vote for the best candidate. It isn't about the "D" or "R" on the ballot, Howard said, it's about the best fit for voters in the Second District.
On that, we couldn't agree more.
But we don't think Howard is that candidate yet, regardless of party label.
While we think he has honest intentions in running for the county board, Howard doesn't have the understanding of county government he needs to jump head-first into the position. Though he makes some interesting policy points worth further discussion, he simply hasn't done the background research we've come to expect from serious candidates. Howard said he hasn't attended recent county meetings, followed recent county government activity nor explored the county's budget.
On numerous questions about property taxes, county wages, agency funding and budget decisions, he admitted to Herald editors he had no answer and would have to study the issues if elected.
Howard might empathize with some residents' concerns, but if he hasn't already done the research to truly understand what would be expected of him as a commissioner, we don't think he's prepared at this time to step into such a complex county leadership role.
Taylor has a solid grasp of the issues facing Franklin County and a proven track record of supporting beneficial economic development efforts. He's been involved with the budget process for the massive machine that is county government, and knows how to prioritize and pay for such projects as the new juvenile detention center and the more energy-efficiency modernization of the Franklin County Courthouse.
In discussing his suggested term limit idea, Howard made a keen observation.
"You're going to have people in any position where you have to leave after two terms, and that would be a good thing," he said. "And there are others it would be a shame to see them go."
We think it would be a shame to see Ed Taylor gone from county government.
Re-electing him isn't a gamble. He's the best prepared to represent the Second District.
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5 out of 5
I booked the 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms. Very comfy for family. One of the bathrooms has a spa. My son loves it. Its proximity to Dreamworld, Seaworld and Movieworld is a plus point.Review by: Mkoh
Date stayed November 24, 2012
4 out of 5
Had a perfect few days here. Comfortable, relaxing, views of the water, near to shops, close by car to Surfers, Theme Parks and other attractions. Quiet area, the staff are friendly, rooms well equipped. We would definitely stay here again.Review by: Sunset girl
Date stayed November 21, 2012
3 out of 5
The Atrium was great value for money. Staff were very friendly and the restaurant was fantastic. We would definitely stay again. Location was also good with everything very accessibleReview by: Livvyloo
Date stayed November 20, 2012
4 out of 5
Excellect location,we timed the drive to wet n wild 15 mins!, Harboutr town shopping centre apprx 7mins!,unit was nice ,but much smaller than the photos ( must have been a wide lens!) pool area lovely ,staff very helpful & friendly. the unit was a little tired ,eg; tiles being to lift in shower , cracks in toilet bowl ,but overall very nice!Review by: bellie
Date stayed November 19, 2012
4 out of 5
We loved the Atrium because it is a nice distance from everything you need on your holiday. Very relaxing atmosphere and very helpful staffReview by: Sue very happy
Date stayed September 22, 2012
4 out of 5
The hotel is located across from the broad waters north of the Gold Coast, this area is quiet and has a great walking strip along the beach. The facilities are well maintained and the staff are very helpful and friendly. The hotel carries the basic necessities for you convenience and there are four shopping centres with in 5km when you need to stock up on food etc. There are a couple of restaurants close by (one in the hotel) that serve great food at a reasonable cost. The hotel is in a good location for accessing the theme parks which are a short 20 minute drive away.Review by: PDAH
Date stayed December 26, 2011
5 out of 5
lovely apartments. allowed me to check in early. large. spa in apartment. quiet. just over road from beach and two shopping centres nearby. excellent facilities.Review by: Janine Percival
Date stayed August 26, 2011
3.6 out of 5
Whilst being affected due to the QLD floods i called resort only to be told that there would be no refunds! I thought that this was quite rude and harsh given the circumstances and was not a good start. Beds were terribly lumpy and uncomfortable. Not in walking distance to any restaurants or shops, there is however a restaurnat downstairs. Great views of the river. Personally, i wouldn't stay there again.Review by: Anonymous
Date stayed January 17, 2011
4.4 out of 5
The apartment was very roomy except for the kitchen. Thought it would have been a lot bigger in the 2 bedroom spa units. I also would like to comment on is the lack of water pressure in the showers. The water was so weak it wouldn't even wash the soap off. Ended up having a bath each time. Other than that the apartment and location were great.Review by: Anonymous
Date stayed October 25, 2010
4.8 out of 5
Great location, close to the theme parks, good rates and pleasant staff. I would definitely stay here again.Review by: Peter Hull
Date stayed October 21, 2010
4.6 out of 5
found the resort to be very good with easy access to food outlets and closeness to surfers paradise very quiet did not hear a thing from other occupants,will stay here in the futureReview by: rimi pitman
Date stayed October 11, 2010
4.8 out of 5
Accomodation was excellent, well priced and positioned. If anything I would say that on arrival it would of been good if the reception desk quickly advised where everything was located within the complex. This would save having to go back and ask. Also both on booking in and booking out, the incorrect details were advised to us. ie we had a booking for 4, where we were told me it was for 5. I paid in full online, upon booking out I was asked to pay $140 upgrade fee. Which was incorrect as we did not at anytime request an upgrade. Reception staff where most helpful and friendly, however, it would be beneficiable if the correct details were relayed to the client, as these errors were a little off putting. Upon saying that, I would most definitely book this apartment again.Review by: Anonymous
Date stayed September 30, 2010
2.8 out of 5
The ensuite shower did not work and there was wee on the toilet seat when we arrived. The sound quality of the tv in the main bedroom is best suited for a hospital bed. When we checked out, the manager took the keys and said 'thats all good'. No thank you, no care, no more stays from us anymore.Review by: ryan clancy
Date stayed September 8, 2010
4.4 out of 5
If silence is golden then this hotel fits the bill, not a child to be heard anywhere and the staff went out of its way to assist with every enquiry and they were interested in how your day was going. A true family environment.Review by: Annette Cunliffe
Date stayed September 1, 2010
4 out of 5
Location was good, apartment also was good with nice sized living areas and bathroom. Overall great value & we'd happily stay here againReview by: sheridan mcleod
Date stayed June 1, 2010
4.8 out of 5
Fantastic apartment except it would be good to be able to pay for afternoon checkout when you have a late flight like we did.Review by: Anonymous
Date stayed January 29, 2010
4.4 out of 5
gr8 hotelReview by: Anonymous
Date stayed January 16, 2010
4.4 out of 5
We found our stay very enjoyable. Pls find below our comments: 1. The room was reasonably clean but needed a bit more vaccuming. 2. We understand that the unit was self contained but there was no where near by to go to for breakfast. Overall the experience was very good and we will stay again. Thanks. Regards,Review by: Anonymous
Date stayed January 14, 2010
3.6 out of 5
I suggest some more sun chairs as there were only four downstairs and 2 upstairs. Beautiful place would like to stay again some of the furnishings and appliances need changing, a few extra towels would be nice and some extra sheets.Review by: lidia ostafe
Date stayed January 13, 2010
4.4 out of 5
I found the facilities a money saver, because we could cook ourselves and not have to eat out everyday. The laundry was wonderful it meant that I didn't arrive with dirty clothes back home. I have recommended it to my friends because I enjoyed my stay there so much.Review by: Anonymous
Date stayed December 11, 2009


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2003 Materials Forecast: Popular Glass
by David Simpson, Contributing Editor
Industry suppliers are reporting that demand for raw glass has been strong.
Slow growth is tending to keep material's availability up and prices down, but there are significant exceptions.
It should be an ideal commodities scenario for some appliance companies. While economies around the world have been sputtering, in the U.S. and some other countries consumers have been avidly scooping up major appliances, air-conditioners, digital cameras, and other consumer goods. Because of lackluster world economies, you would think that the materials used in these "hot" appliances should be readily available and relatively low priced. In fact, that isn't necessarily so.
While looking at the bigger picture is helpful, the reader has to remember that the raw materials appearing in appliances often pass through one or more intermediaries. These may turn copper into pipes, steel into coated coils, various feed stocks into plastic resin for refrigerator liners, or raw glass into pyrolytic oven door glass. Other companies are primarily involved in distribution. To give a better picture of how appliance companies are being affected, this report includes input from companies that directly supply the appliance industry.
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Industry suppliers are reporting that demand for raw glass has been strong. "Things started to tighten in the summer, and intensified in the fall," says Mark Delp, executive vice president at Gemtron (Sweetwater, TN, U.S.). "Much of the tightness is due to strong auto production, continued residential construction, and temporary shutdowns on some raw glass float tanks, which are being rebuilt.
"As a result, there have been glass price increases in June and October from the seven industry suppliers," he continues. "Glass fabricators are getting double-digit price increases. On top of that, glass suppliers are again applying surcharges, tied to a natural gas index. It is calculated several ways, but currently works out to about 2 percent. A third factor is that suppliers have tightened their payment terms.
"I expect our business to the appliance industry to stay positive and to grow," he adds. "Appliances continue to recover from a 2001 recession, and we should see 2-3 percent growth in 2003. On top of that, we are seeing more glass in appliances, notably refrigerators and ranges. This is due to the production of more upscale products, which tend to use more glass.
"I see housing staying above 1.6 million starts, similar to 2002. Automotive is a question mark, since it is unknown whether car makers can continue to keep selling at such a high level while giving cash rebates and zero percent interest rates to create demand."
"Glass supply has gotten progressively tighter throughout 2002," affirms President Fred Fowler, Marsco Manufacturing in Chicago, IL, U.S., whose products include glass for oven doors. "Overall glass demand, largely driven by auto and residential construction, usually grows several percent a year, and there have been no new float tanks in recent years.
"Pricing on the raw glass we receive has been increased midyear and in the fourth quarter, and energy surcharges, now at about $200 a truck load, have been added, after being off for about a year. All bets are off in January, with winter temperatures and Iraq among the unknowns.
"For appliances, we are looking at 2003 being flat or up or down just a few percentage points. Recent appliance growth has been driven by housing starts, but we've noticed some softening toward the end of 2002."
Rick McCurdy, business segment leader for specialty glass products at Pilkington (Toledo, OH, U.S.), predicts a tight supply in 2003. "This is due to a number of furnaces going down for repair late in 2002 and into 2003, on top of an already tight supply and two clear float glass price increases in 2002. Fortunately, though, this should be a short term effect."
"Earlier in 2002, our appliance producing customers were looking at a solid year for 2003," reports Chuck McClinch, director of Sales and Marketing at Schott HomeTech North America (Yonkers, NY, U.S.). "However, the future has become increasingly cloudy due to a number of factors. The possibilities of war and terrorism and rising energy costs may negatively impact 2003 results. Housing, low mortgage rates and consumer spending are still positive factors, but not as encouraging as they were.
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In what appears to be an example of mass irresponsibility on the part of Arizona's citizenry, the vast majority of Arizonans chose not to join in protesting state budget cuts. Arizona legislators have reported many hundreds of emails protesting the cuts. College students numbering perhaps 1,000 from the state's three public universities protested cuts as well. That means, however, more than 6 million Arizonans chose not to call, email, or show up in person to complain about cuts.
Bob Smith, a carpenter from Chandler, was interviewed outside a Starbucks in Mesa. "You know, the thing is, I had to pick my daughter up from tap lessons that day, and my dog really needed a bath," he said.
Other taxpayers echoed similar sentiments. John Derry in Laveen admitted that he had trouble setting priorities. "I'm working two jobs right now to make ends meet and it's been a little stressful. Honestly, I don't even know what they're cutting, but I'm just exhausted in the evening," said Mr. Derry.
Mrs. Derry home schools their three children. She points out that current events are part of her children's curriculum. "I guess maybe we should have gone up there and protested. I just feel so bad for John," said Mrs. Derry. "If they didn't cut, they'd raise taxes and I don't think John can take another job," she said.
While protesters express little doubt that widespread hardship will ensue with budget cuts, Arizona's citizens remain blissfully ignorant or appear not to care. On the day of the student protest, Betty Squint of Phoenix showed up to volunteer at a food bank instead. "I just feel like I'm helping people when I go down and load boxes," she said. "I even manage to give them money occasionally. I understand now how it was wrong. I should have gone to the capitol," she said as she began to tear.
Once again, this morning it was noted that even though the legislature was in session, Interstate 10 was full while the capitol parking lots sat a quarter empty.
Byron Schlomach, Ph.D, is director of economic policy at the Goldwater Institute.
Matthew Ladner, Ph. D, is vice president for research at the Goldwater Institute.
Editor's note: This article celebrates the long history of satire in American politics and is meant to remind legislators of the "silent majority." The vast majority of Arizona citizens are too busy to come to the capitol to protest and they trust that the people they elect to represent them will weigh the issues carefully and do the best they can to keep Arizona fiscally healthy.
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Post-game breakdown: Central Connecticut
As expected, UConn cruised to victory.
Coach Kevin Ollie talked about the state of the Huskies during a conference call Friday. He covered several topics.
Ollie particularly spoke about Lasan Kromah, Phil Nolan, Shabazz Napier and Amida Brimah.
UConn (12-3, 0-2) hosts Central Florida(9-4, 1-1) at 6 p.m. Saturday at Gampel Pavilion.
-- Ollie explained why he made a recent change in the starting lineup, replacing senior Niels Giffey with graduate student Lasan Kromah.
Kromah is expected to start for the second straight game on Saturday.
A 6-foot-6 swingman, Kromah gives the Huskies another ball-handler.
"I like his defense," Ollie said. "I like his presence. He gives me some versatility. Then Niels gives me some versatility coming off the bench. if DeAndre (Daniels) is not having a good start, I can come in with Niels or I can take Lasan out or one of the guards out and put Lasan at the two.
"Niels gives me a lot of flexibility off the bench and gives me another stable person off the bench."
-- Napier has played all but 14 minutes in the last six games. He ranks among the conference leaders in minutes played, averaging 34.8 minutes per game. He's been dealing with some tendonitis in his knee.
Ollie is taking steps to safeguard against Napier wearing down, including giving him timely rest in practice and during games.
Ollie added that Napier is in the best shape that he's ever been in. Napier worked out with the soccer team prior to the season.
"He's a competitor and he wants to play," Ollie said. "He knows his body. Kemba (Walker) played a lot of minutes, too, and we won a lot of games. I've just got to understand when to pick and choose his spots.
"… It's something that I'm looking at. But, once again, he's not 41 like I am. He's a young man. He's got a lot of basketball ahead of him. I think he knows where to take care of his body at and how to get his mind and body ready to play."
-- Sophomore Phil Nolan's playing time has tailed off in the last three games during which he saw action for a total of 13 minutes. Ollie said that Nolan lost some ground during a recent illness.
"Phil has to get back in shape," Ollie said. "That sickness took a lot of weight off of him and he doesn't have the stamina that he once did about two weeks ago when he was having those two pretty good games back-to-back.
"So he's got to get his stamina back."
Nolan had his best two games prior to his illness, avearging 9.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in wins over Washington and Eastern Washington.
-- Foul trouble has been a major issue for Brimah, a 7-foot freshman center. Ollie said that most calls against Brimah are not your typical big man fouls.
In Wednesday's win over Harvard, he fouled out in just 15 minutes. His first foul came when he ran into the back of guard Siyani Chambers. He's been called for hand-check fouls in other games and struggled in pick-and-roll situations.
"That's where he's getting a lot of silly fouls from," Ollie said.
But Ollie can live with Brimah getting fouls while battling for rebounds like he did against Harvard.
When on the floor, Brimah's been a defensive force at times, blocking a team-high 42 shots this season. He also has as many fouls (37) as points (37).
"We just want to continue to watch tape with him and have him get better because I want him to be on the court a lot more," Ollie said.
As expected, UConn cruised to victory.
UConn is back in action today.
UConn coach Kevin Ollie saw it coming.He really did.
UConn has only four non-conference games remaining this season.
The UConn basketball team will participate in Kevin Ollie's Christmas for Hartford's Children in the city's Blue Hills Neighborhood on Saturday.
UConn's offense is in serious need of a tune-up.The Huskies sputttered their way to just 56 points on Thursday night at the Izod Center.
Tonight's game pits the defending national champion against a serious national championship contender.UConn is a decisive underdog.
Let's talk UConn-Duke connections.The Huskies (4-3) and undefeated Blue Devils (9-0) renew their rivalry Thursday night in East Rutherford, N.J.
Not sure if Sunday afternoon's shootout made UConn basketball fans feel better or worse about their Huskies.
UConn needs a bounce back game in a big way today.Coppin State hasn't beaten a Division I team so far this season.
Coach Kevin Ollie delivered a blunt assessment of his basketball following a second straight last-second loss.Yale 45, UConn 44.
It seems like an eternity since UConn last lost to an in-state foe.You have to go back to 1986.
Senior Ryan Boatright is not 100 percent healthy.
UConn sent along some injury updates today.
UConn saw its 44-game non-conference winning streak at Gampel Pavilion end in stunning fashion on Sunday.
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Intel has named 300 semifinalists in its annual Intel Science Talent Search (STS) competition. For the 2007 competition, each of the semifinalists--all high school seniors--receive $1,000 and a chance to be named finalists. The semifinalists' school also receive $1,000 each. The 1,705 entrants from this year's competition came from 487 different schools in 46 states, as well as Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.
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"The creativity of the Intel STS 2007 semifinalists is truly amazing," said Elizabeth Marincola, president of Science Service, the non-profit organization behind STS. "This year's projects address many of the pressing issues facing our country and the world, in categories from engineering to chemistry to space science. Science Service is proud to work with Intel and this year's students to further scientific inquiry and discovery."
Over the last 66 years, six finalists from the STS have gone on to receive Nobel Prizes, and others have been awarded the Fields Medal, the National Medal of Science, and MacArthur Foundation Fellowships. The Science Talent Search has ben in operation since 1941. Intel took over sponsorship of the competition in 1998 and raised the top prize for the competition to a $100,000 scholarship.…
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T.H.E. Journal will host another Webinar in its series of discussions on technology issues in K-12 education. This latest discussion will cover "total cost of ownership" (TCO) issues, looking specifically at an A/V equipment TCO analysis at Madison County Schools. The live event will be held Feb. 1, 2007 at 11 a.m. PST.
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The Metropolitan School District of Warren Township (MSDWT) in Indiana has deployed EtherneTV from VBrick Systems. EtherneTV is a video system deigned for teaching and training applications. It's being deployed in 19 of the district's buildings.
EtherneTV provides streaming, recording and video on demand capabilities, including point and click access to multimedia resources for instruction. MSDWT is using the system to build on its existing video production and broadcast capabilities. (The district already had television video production and broadcast system capabilities, which provided closed-circuit television to 15 school buildings.) This will allow students to see live and recorded events from other district schools and allow teachers to access a centralized digital video library via classroom televisions or computers. The district will also use the system to digitize and store its library of approximately 2,000 videos on a single server.
"Technology's prominent role in today's economy makes it essential that we provide students with the resources required to succeed in the digital environment," said Brian Woods, director of network operations, Metropolitan School District of Warren Township. "VBrick is providing the flexibility and ease-of-use that enables teachers and students to focus on education, without worrying about the underlying technology."
Included in the implementation are 19 VBrick MPEG-4 encoder appliances and 19 VBrick EtherneTV-STB set top boxes, with one of each placed into the district's 19 buildings and media center. The high school also uses one VBrick 4300 dual encoder, which provides both MPEG-4 and MPEG-2 encoding capabilities. Live video signals are transferred between buildings via gigabit a 1 gigabit fiber optic network. Within each school, signals are routed via an existing coaxial closed circuit television network to the television sets located in each classroom. Telecommunications services are being handled by AT&T and IDSolutions.
The school district also plans to use the system as a professional development tool, broadcasting new teacher training and professional development training classes. Archives of teacher training sessions will also be available via VOD.
The 36-square-mile Metropolitan School District of Warren Township serves more than 12,000 students in eastern Marion County in Indiana. It includes 11 elementary schools, three middle school, three high schools, an alternative education center, and an early childhood center. Funding for the district's technology initiatives is coming through grants, with additional funding from the Lilly Endowment.…
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text: HomeTVAll My ChildrenRobin Christopher Returns to General Hospital! Regan Cellura February 17, 2010 All My Children, Comings & Goings, General Hospital 54 Comments All My Children fans have been hoping Skye Chandler Quartermaine, played by daytime alum Robin Christopher, might be making her way back to Pine Valley now that AMC is on the West Coast. Sorry kids, it looks like Skye is Port Charles-bound for now. According to published reports, Skye will mix it up at the Quartermaine mansion once again. Could it be TPTB are finally listening to the fans? Photo Credit: ABC 54 Responses troymcclure February 17, 2010 YYYAAAAAAYYYY!!!! In your face AMC!!! Log in to Reply gush900 February 17, 2010 blaze is back Log in to Reply Ravennite613 February 17, 2010 WOOHOOO!!! I adore Sky and would be ok if her and Jax got busy again Log in to Reply GH LOVER February 17, 2010 I can't wait to see her with luke and Tracy , Now that is a good triangle …. And more Q's fighting YEAAAAAAAAAA I am a big Q fan and I am happy that we will have more …. Log in to Reply EricasEvilTwin February 17, 2010 PFFTT I would rather have seen her on AMC giving Greenlee a run for her money for David. Raven after the way he treated her last go round?? He dumped her so fast she had whiplash. But if they went that route, then I want my CarSon back with split custody. Log in to Reply ghaddict February 17, 2010 AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really hope this happens….. Log in to Reply alstonboy4315 February 17, 2010 Yaay!!!! Aside from Laura Spencer, this is the one character that I have been MOST eager to see on the canvas for a LONG time!!!!! They never should have sent Skye out of town!!! Tracy hasn't had a decent rivalry since she left….(I don't count Holly, sorry!!!) Robin Christopher ROCKS!!!!!! Log in to Reply GH LOVER February 17, 2010 I wish Rick would have stayed these two were So hottttttt Is It OK If I am hoping for Ned to comeback ???? Log in to Reply jlj0117 February 17, 2010 i was just talking to my mom yesterday, saying how much i would love for Skye to come back. this is such awesome news! welcome back BLAZE! now bring my Dillon back! Log in to Reply jlj0117 February 17, 2010 Is It OK If I am hoping for Ned to comeback ???? hell yes!!! it's time to revive the Qs dang it! Log in to Reply jlj0117 February 17, 2010 any word on when her first air date is? Log in to Reply TV Gord February 17, 2010 I haven't watched GH since she left, but I can't imagine GH could possibly be worse than AMC has become, so I'm happy to watch her in Port Charles. I wonder if this might be a way to eventually cross her over to AMC to take on JR as the head of Chandler Enterrpises. Log in to Reply dkp February 17, 2010 Yes more Qs! Now if they could get Dillion Q back by stealing SC away from OLTL who's being wasted IMO. Log in to Reply watchingallday February 17, 2010 I don't know that I even have the words for how happy this makes me. I like Laura and think she should absolutely be back, but if I could pick only 1 person in all of daytime to return, it would be Skye to return to GH. In a dream world she brings back her brother AJ and they undue his death, I don;t even care if they keep that ridiculous retcon about him trying to kill Jason after the accident. I'm getting ahead of myself, and I will take my wishes one at a time. Log in to Reply Chels725 February 17, 2010 Sweet news! I hope she stays longterm. The show could use her in so many places. Oh the possiblities. Log in to Reply ackgh73994 February 18, 2010 SOD says she returns on March 31st! Dang has this show gotten good again. In a few months we have gotten back Audrey, JJ's Lucky, Helena, Rayner, and now Skye & Georgie are both coming back. Finally GH rocks again! Log in to Reply jpp1975 February 18, 2010 Wonderful news! I hope her and Lila Rae shake up the whole town. Can't wait to see her spar w/Tracy and make Carly jealous. GH is so interesting right now. Log in to Reply BigDede February 18, 2010 Now bring on Brookyn and we have the Q women in full force. YES YES YES!!! One of my all time favorite GH characters coming back. I really hope she hooks up with Stephen Webber. He could start wearing cowboy boots and hook up with Skye. I hope she also brings the baby back. I always thought Lila Rae and Cam would be cute together. Log in to Reply jlj0117 February 18, 2010 FROM TV GUIDE………………………… "It's hard to write GH without the Qs," says the soap's multi Emmy-winning head writer Bob Guza. "Every time we drift away from the family, even though we've diluted them a bit over the years, it just feels wrong. So we're looking to build them up again. Luke [Anthony Geary] clearly has some needs right now. We'll be doing some really fun stuff with Luke, Skye and Luke's wife Tracy [Jane Elliott]. And Alice [Bergen Williams], the Q's maid, is going to play a big part in this, as well." Log in to Reply BigDede February 18, 2010 She's coming March 31!!!!! Skye and the sista is coming on the same day. This is a day I will not miss. Maya and Skye. The Q's are in full force. Log in to Reply At50 February 18, 2010 Is she on contract or is this just a temporary story? I'm fine with Skye being on GH or AMC and I don't want to be a Debbie Downer but I don't see TPTB sustaining a big storyline for Skye for very long and they kinda played out the whole Luke/Tracey/Skye thing so I can't get too excited about the return. JMO. Log in to Reply sassysdreams February 18, 2010 Hallelujah!!! I wonder if she'll be bringing Lila Rae with her and how old she'll be now? She was a baby when Skye left but we all know how GH likes to age the kids. Now can Ned and Brooklyn please come back!?! Log in to Reply terrifictam February 18, 2010 Beyond ecstatic! So glad. Now just bring back Ted King! Wally Kurth (Ned) and Adrienne Leon (Brooklyn) need to come home too! Log in to Reply JasonMorganIsAHottie February 18, 2010 Glad to hear another Quartermaine-hopefully 2 if Lila Rae is in tow-is returning to the canvas! It's a good start anyway. Log in to Reply Katiebug9624 February 18, 2010 I wonder if tptb are actually listening more to the fans with Skye coming back and the casting of the Wards is seems like there trying to make the Quartermaine's relevant again by brining back some of the "undead" characters. I'm happy because I love Robin Christopher and think she's a wonderful actress I just hope tptb actually write a storyline for her. Log in to Reply FaisonFanInTexas February 18, 2010 I'm glad Skye and possibly Lila Rae are coming back but it annoys me to NO END that Sam named her stillborn baby girl "Lila". We SAW the gravestone…."Lila McCall"!! And then Skye names her kid Lila! Log in to Reply vanessa February 18, 2010 If TPTB were listening to the fans Genie Francis would have been back along time ago. Save your money and get Genie Francis back NOW!!!! Her presence now would complete the whole cycle and bring GH back to NUMBER 1. Log in to Reply THEBEST February 18, 2010 Oh, snap! Good move, GH! Log in to Reply Set February 18, 2010 I hope she's back on a contract basis. I'll take any amount of Robin Christopher that I can get, since she's just one hell of an actress and the character of Skye is amazing, but if I can have her for the long haul, that'll make me even happier. Although I DO get the feeling that maybe, just maybe, Skye is the precursor to an AMC/GH crossover… Log in to Reply purplebraids February 18, 2010 That`s so great sky`s coming back we need Brooklyn back to than maybe the character Lisa Niles can get off the screen for good. Oh happy Day. Log in to Reply purplebraids February 18, 2010 That`s so great sky`s coming back we need Brooklyn back to than maybe the character Lisa Niles can get off the screen for good. Oh happy Day. Log in to Reply keanna February 18, 2010 THIS IS GREAT NEWS INDEED!!!!! I've always loved RC and Skye. Log in to Reply sassysdreams February 18, 2010 [quote=FaisonFanInTexas] I'm glad Skye and possibly Lila Rae are coming back but it annoys me to NO END that Sam named her stillborn baby girl "Lila". We SAW the gravestone…."Lila McCall"!! And then Skye names her kid Lila! [/quote] FFIT – Both babies were named after Lila Q! Log in to Reply MadDogLane February 18, 2010 What purpose does Skye serve on GH anymore? Totally stupid, David Canary leaving AMC, yet they don't bring her back for that? Way to drop the ball Frons and company. Log in to Reply FaisonFanInTexas February 18, 2010 sassy I KNOW! But they are only a few months apart in age and it woulda been a LITTLE respectful for Skye not to name her baby that when there's ALREADY a Lila! If I was Sam, I'd be pissed! Log in to Reply sassysdreams February 18, 2010 FFIT – When was Skye ever respectful? LOL And she did love Lila as did Sam and Jason. Log in to Reply FaisonFanInTexas February 18, 2010 sassy I agree she loved Lila. Who didn't? THE WRITERS were STUPID to have Sam's baby named Lila when they were just gonna kill off the baby. Pick another name cuz we want Lila's name to carry on! I just didn't like that cuz it makes Sam's Lila seem like an afterthought… Log in to Reply sassysdreams February 18, 2010 FFIT – I agree. But didn't Sam name her Lila for Jason? I'm not sure why Skye picked that name. I know Rae was for her mother and I guess she picked Lila for Alan's benefit. Log in to Reply TV Gord February 18, 2010 Skye had formed a close bond with Lila, and when it was discovered that Skye was not really Alan's bio-daughter, Skye and Lila had a scene where they reaffirmed their grandmother-granddaughter bond, regardless of their DNA. It will be interesting to see how much they SORAS Lila Rae. Log in to Reply reeceecup February 18, 2010 I am so excited, even though I would have loved for her to return to AMC, I am so stoked that she is coming back to GH! I hope she is under contract Log in to Reply doctormo77 February 18, 2010 'Big Skye' returns! TPB cannot keep The Qs down, for too long. I am glad she is returning after the new intro. or she would probably be confused and think Alcazar and Alan are still on the show. Log in to Reply ahanshew February 18, 2010 I thought Sam's baby's headstone said Baby McCall? Log in to Reply jlj0117 February 18, 2010 They were going to name the baby Lila after Jason's grandmother, but the baby's grave just said Baby Girl McCall. atleast that is what it said when i saw it. they may have changed it later on. Log in to Reply angrierblackerman February 18, 2010 As fantastic as I think Robin Christopher is, I think the character of Skye should just be retired. The character has been bounced from soap to soap for decades, with no real purpose I feel. This is proof that the character needs to be put to pasture once and for all. What's next, are they going to make her a Cramer(OLTL)? Log in to Reply FaisonFanInTexas February 18, 2010 I swear that the last time I saw Sam visiting the grave it said, "Lila McCall" cuz I thought how sad to have a baby Lila in a grave. Yeah, she chose the name for Jason, but it was disrespectful for Skye to do that! I have a niece who thought it would be great to name her baby the same name as my youngest….I WAS NOT HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!! Log in to Reply siomonstuart2003 February 18, 2010 Why not have Robin be on all the ABC soaps? She has history on AMC, OLTL and GH. Frons do it. Log in to Reply TV Gord February 19, 2010 I don't see Skye as being disrespectful at all. Did she even know Sam named her baby Lila? Skye had a loving relationship with her "grandmother" Lila and she never referred to her baby as "Lila", always as "Lila Rae". I think it's a stretch to say she had any intention of disrespecting Sam. What was she supposed to do, name the baby after the grandmother she hated? Myrtle Rae? I don't think so! Log in to Reply Dariclone February 19, 2010 This is great news, I would've perfered her to return to AMC as well, but maybe some day she will. I will most likely tune into GH to see her. Log in to Reply FaisonFanInTexas February 19, 2010 TV GORD I GET IT!!! IT HAPPENED TO ME, I WAS PISSED! Log in to Reply FaisonFanInTexas February 19, 2010 BTW- I NEVER said she INTENDED to be disrespectful……it just WAS. Log in to Reply siomonstuart2003 February 19, 2010 But I also hope that Skye takes a stroll over to PV too. Frons, she has family and history there that you need to explore before David Canary leaves the show. Log in to Reply TV Gord February 19, 2010 I think maybe you have the problem, FFT. Why were you not honored that your niece wanted to use the same name? Why be "pissed"? In my opinion, it's a little arrogant to say when you've chosen a name, it's off limits to everyone else in the family. Log in to Reply FaisonFanInTexas February 19, 2010 Not EVERYONE in the family…but why should my father have 2 nieces with the same freakin name?! IT'S STUPID.. And my kids name is NOT common! WHICH IS WHY I PICKED IT. Log in to Reply FaisonFanInTexas February 19, 2010 Oooooops! I meant to say…"Why should my father have 2 grandchildren with the same name.." Sorry, I'm tired….. And I actually did not find it "disrespectful" when my niece did it b/c it was a 6 year difference…..but I still did not like my kid sharing an UNCOMMON name with another CLOSE family member. I mean, how uncreative are you? Pick something else. YEAH, I want my kids name to MEAN something….both my kids names were CAREFULLY thought out and I don't appreciate someone going, "Yeah, that rhymes…" We have alot of names that run through my family, but my 2 kids names are not family names and there's no reason for someone else to RE USE them cuz they're too damn lazy to think of their own name. JMO!! Log in to Reply Leave a Reply Cancel Reply You must be logged in to post a comment.


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Watching safety competition not sitting well with Chris Conte
BY ADAM L. JAHNS Staff Reporter May 27, 2014 10:27PM
- BEARS BEAT: Shea McClellin makes the move to linebacker
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- PHOTOS: Chris Conte - Through the tears
Updated: June 29, 2014 6:44AM
The competition for safety Chris Conte's job has officially kicked off. And all he can do is wear a Bears floppy hat and watch from the sideline, occasionally batting down overthrown passes.
Conte's desire to make up for all his frustrating breakdowns last season remains on hold after shoulder surgery.
"I'm always going to remember [last season], but it's just something to grow from," Conte said Tuesday after the Bears' first day of organized team activities. "You've got to move on. You can't worry about [stuff] for the rest of your life."
There's a new edge to Conte, one of the most approachable players at Halas Hall since his arrival. An offseason of ridicule — particularly harsh and unfair criticism from fans on social media — seems to have hardened him.
The 2013 season wasn't a good one for Conte. He knows that. His blown coverage against the Green Bay Packers cost the Bears a playoff berth.
But it wasn't a good season for the entire defense. That's why the Bears are looking at several possible new starters in 2014 as well as coordinator Mel Tucker's changes in scheme.
The Bears have maintained their faith in Conte. General manager Phil Emery said at the NFL combine that he hopes to be talking to Conte about an extension after a positive 2014 season. Coach Marc Trestman said at the NFL owners meetings that Conte proved he can be a starter during the 2012 season. The Bears also waited until the fourth round to draft a safety.
But all that trust only goes so far.
"I really don't need support from anybody," Conte said. "It comes down to myself. It's not about support. It's about me taking care of stuff myself. Nobody is going to take care of you in this league. It's about becoming a man and taking responsibility for things and moving on."
Right now, that means rehabbing his right shoulder. Conte remains on track to return during training camp after surgery for what he said was an "ongoing injury" that he carried all of last season.
"It's a thing I tried to rehab, and it's something I had an issue with," Conte said. "For me to play at 100 percent, I had to get it done."
So Conte sits while former Packer M.D. Jennings and rookie Brock Vereen get significant repetitions at free safety.
It's a maddening process, not being able to compete for a spot that he has held the last two seasons. With 40 career starts, Conte is the Bears' most experienced safety.
In the last year of his rookie deal, Conte sounds hell-bent to prove he's also the Bears' best safety.
"They can bring whoever they want to bring in," Conte said. "It doesn't matter to me. I'm going to be the best player that I can be and focus on myself, and that starts with rehab, that starts in the film room. It starts with everything."


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What I found most interesting in the Zimerman saga is the seamless top-to-bottom idiocy of U.S. government policy that it represents. It was the most senior Bush Administration officials who concocted the specific policies he referred to, and the lowest rung of mindless TSA thugs who decided that destroyed his Steinway because it "smelled funny." No recourse — of course!
The TSA goon destroys everything she finds funny (no matter what her country of origin). We must be safe, after all, from everyone who might harbor a terrorist keyboard in his luggage.11:19 am on April 28, 2009 Email Christopher Manion


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