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New York City is on the verge of electing its first progressive mayor in a generation.
In most polls, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio is well over the 40 percent threshold required to avoid a runoff in the Democratic Primary. And in the Big Apple, the Democratic nomination is tantamount to a win. Even if he is pushed into a runoff, DeBlasio is strongly favored to come out on top.
The early front runner, Christine Quinn, stumbled badly, partly because of her close association with Mayor Michael Bloomberg. As city council chair, Quinn was the key enabler of Bloomberg's overriding of the city's term limits law. All of Bloomberg's latent unpopularity among the non-affluent began culminating during his final months in office, and it cascaded onto the unfortunate Quinn. Even among women, she has only 19 percent support in the polls.
Quinn had been poised to become not only New York's first female mayor but its first lesbian mayor. But that historic breakthrough is on the verge of being sidelined by another breakthrough. De Blasio, who is married to a black woman (and former lesbian) has successfully campaigned as representative of New York's mosaic, campaigning with his biracial kids, and criticizing the city's hated stop-and-frisk law.
It has been a generation since New York elected a flat-out progressive. Which raises the question of why a town of well known liberal views, stunning ethnic diversity, and a strong labor movement, keeps electing conservatives and quasi-conservatives like Rudy Giuliani, Ed Koch, and most recently Michael Bloomberg. Another question is how much difference a mayor can make, given the city's limited fiscal powers and dependence on national economic trends.
Los Angeles, also with strong unions and ethic diversity, has been able to translate those fundamentals into a durable and effective governing coalition. See Harold Meyerson's definitive piece on the subject. Is New York on the verge of becoming the next L.A.?
In part, New York kept electing conservatives because the progressive community was fragmented and didn't have an effective leader. Mark Green, whom Bloomberg beat in 2001, and before him Ruth Messenger, who lost to Giuliani in 1997, were good people, but faltered in the heat of a general election. It reflects de Blasio's formidable skills as a politician that he managed to vault to the head of a large pack.
Also, there is the matter of money. Bloomberg, with a net worth of around $27 billion, has all he needs. Other conservative candidates can draw on the contributions of New York's two mega industries—real estate and Wall Street.
But organization can fight money to a draw. New York's Working Families Party, which cross-endorses progressive candidates for office and works on issue-organizing, has been an important force in grass roots activism. Likewise the city's strong unions and community groups. De Blasio has been able to knit together a formidable organization of this long-latent electoral base.
As former campaign manager for Hillary Clinton's successful senate run, he is not so far left as to be without establishment contacts. Yet his program is that of an economic populist. A centerpiece is public pre-kindergarten financed by higher taxes on New York's wealthiest.
New York has had progressive mayors before. The most recent was David Dinkins, the city's first and only black mayor, who served a single term from 1989 through 1993. Dinkins had a solid record. The crime wave peaked and began to decline under his tenure, as did New York's homeless population. He began the clean-up and revitalization of Times Square. But Dinkins did not maximize the potential of the city's progressive base, and he was defeated for re-election by Rudy Giuliani, the rare Republican to win a general mayoral election.
Bloomberg was initially popular, especially among the city's economic elite, and his greening of the city served not just Manhattan. New York, with its heavy dependence on Wall Street, rebounded from the financial collapse on Bloomberg's watch. But his education policies were a disaster, and he was not as popular as his press coverage suggested. Running for a third term in 2009, he barely defeated former City Controller Bill Thompson, a figure who had trouble getting his campaign into high gear because the conventional wisdom was that Bloomberg was unbeatable.
If a leader can pull together minorities, economically stressed working-class whites in the city's outer boroughs, its labor movement, and affluent progressives, that is an unbeatable coalition. De Blasio, who was discounted because he had no clear natural base, seems on the verge of doing just that.
How much could de Blasio, if elected, actually accomplish? His pre-k initiative and the necessary taxes would require approval from Albany. His populist ideas on affordable housing will meet the opposition of the city's powerful real estate industry.
But New York has a relatively powerful mayoralty, and there is a potential rendezvous between the de Blasio coalition and the living wage movement. The City could use its regulatory leverage to compel fast food joints and other low-wage employers to pay its workers decently.
It isn't over yet, of course. But if trends hold, New York could get a mayor who could activate its long-latent progressive citizenry.
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The last "liberal" we had in NYC was Dinkins who was running the city into the ground and you know it. He was pandering to racial hucksters, not cracking down on crime, and allowed crime to bloom. We were on the verge of turning into a Detroit. Fortunately New Yorkers decided to move in a different direction.
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You seem to actually be enthusiastic about De Blasio winning and what that might mean for NYC. I can understand progressive politics, but do you not realize what an unmitigated disaster a De Blasio win would be for this city? We already have runaway unfunded pension liabilities, expensive civil unions, and a generally high cost of running the city. All that depends on high income people paying taxes and businesses deciding they want to stay in NYC.
It doesn't take much for the wealthy to move. They can relocate to Florida on paper and still keep an apartment in the city, as long as they don't spend too many days a year here. Companies can easily move, and I'm sure Connecticut will quite literally run advertisements targeting CEOs to get them to relocate to Stamford and Greenwich. Stop and Frisk is definitely questionable Constitutionally, but it works, and eliminating it will mean more crime and more muggings, meaning 1) wealthy people will relocate (at least some, and it doesn't take much) and 2) tourists will visit less frequently.
If De Blasio follows through on his agenda, he will utterly fail to raise additional tax revenue. Why do I say this with such conviction? I am a CEO. In anticipation of his winning, I have been looking at relocating my company to CT. My company, its jobs, and the income taxes (both corporate and personal) of my whole team would suddenly go to CT and not to NYC. Sure, I'm one guy with one company, but if a couple percent of us leave, the whole thing could very quickly snowball out of control and it will be the 1970's all over again. You think it's hard providing services for the poor now? Just wait until the tax base collapses.
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A Florida state attorney determined late last year that Okaloosa County Sheriff Larry Ashley broke no laws by telling one county commissioner about a criminal investigation into the activities of another.
Glenn Hess, state attorney for the 14th Judicial Circuit, released the findings a month after he was ordered by Gov. Rick Scott to investigate Ashley's conduct.
Scott issued the confidential executive order after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement determined Ashley had told County Commissioner Wayne Harris its agents were investigating County Commissioner James Campbell.
Campbell has since been arrested and charged with official misconduct and perjury.
Agents also learned Harris told Campbell what he'd heard from Ashley, and Campbell "more than likely" used that knowledge to try to amend documents gathered as evidence against him, they reported.
Under Florida Statute 838.21 "it is unlawful for a public servant, with intent to obstruct, impede, or prevent a criminal investigation or a criminal prosecution, to disclose active criminal investigative or intelligence information."
"Loose lips sink ships," Hess said in concluding that Ashley had no intention of interfering with the FDLE investigation when he spoke to Harris.
"I do not find sufficient facts to believe that Sheriff Ashley violated 838.21 F.S.," Hess wrote. "While there is no question that he discussed the existence of an investigation and that he related the general nature of it, his motivation was not to obstruct or impede law enforcement."
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The report, which was sealed after Hess made his determination last November, was made public Tuesday by Niceville resident Martin White.
White, an adamant Ashley detractor, quoted from the FDLE report at the Okaloosa County Commission meeting and called for someone other than Hess to reopen the criminal investigation.
Hess "chose not to arrest (Undersheriff Don) Adams and Ashley even though the evidence is there," White told commissioners. "An objective state attorney is going to have to look at this investigation."
White told commissioners the documents he was presenting were public records and later told a reporter they'd been obtained "legally."
When asked how he had obtained them, White said, "I can't answer that."
Ashley said he did nothing wrong, and the decision to investigate his actions was likely made out of "an abundance of caution."
He said it was common knowledge his deputies were investigating county commissioners as part of the then-developing scandal involving the Tourist Development Council, and all the commissioners had been interviewed.
"For the integrity of their investigation they had to do what they felt was necessary," Ashley said. "The conclusion of the investigation was there was nothing to it."
Ashley called White a "political hack." White referred to Ashley as a "schmuck of a sheriff."
"Mr. White and I are never going to agree on anything," Ashley said. "His motives certainly aren't pure and they're political."
White told county commissioners Tuesday that Hess also investigated an effort by Adams "to interfere with an ongoing criminal investigation."
White alleged Adams had gone to the FDLE on behalf of Ashley to convince the agency not to conduct an interview or arrest Campbell until after he had voted to approve the Sheriff's Office's budget.
"He needed Mr. Campbell for that vote," White said.
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While the FDLE mentioned in its report that Adams did indeed request Campbell's interview and arrest be delayed, there is no evidence available that Hess investigated that particular aspect. It is not addressed in Hess' letter declining prosecution.
Adams told FDLE investigators — and Wednesday repeated to the Daily News — that his request for delay was made to ensure there would be a vote on the Sheriff's Office budget.
"We had no idea if an arrest was made what it would have done to the County Commission's ability to have a quorum and its ability to get a budget decided or approved," he said.
Three of the five commissioners must be present for a meeting to have a quorum.
The FDLE investigators ignored Adams' request for a delay, and arrested Campbell before the commission meeting in question.
Campbell is accused of failing to report income he received from obtaining sponsorships for the city of Niceville's Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival.
He has worked as the city's director of parks and recreation for years and received a 20 percent commission on sponsorships he secured.
Some of those sponsorships came from county entities in which he had oversight as a county commissioner.
Campbell was suspended after his arrest. The Sheriff's Office's budget was approved by the four remaining commissioners.
The investigation of Campbell was initiated when the Sheriff's Office uncovered evidence while looking into wrongdoing by former TDC Director Mark Bellinger.
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SANTA ROSA BEACH — Lane Rees, a former Walton County Commissioner and its elected Republican state committeeman, has been arrested on child pornography charges.
Rees was taken into custody at about 5 p.m. Monday at his Santa Rosa Beach home after deputies served a search warrant, Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson said.
He has been charged with possession of child pornography. Adkinson said "multiple images" were found at the home.
"Corroborating evidence" supporting the charges "was found at the home," Adkinson said. "He has for sure got some pretty significant images."
Rees was at home with his adult daughter when investigators arrived to serve the warrant, Adkinson said. Rees had "no clue" he was under investigation, he said.
The warrant service concluded what the sheriff said had been a monthlong investigation conducted by a cyber-investigation team.
"They received a tip and told me what they'd found. I authorized them to move forward," Adkinson said.
Rees owns his own business, Human Resources Solutions.
He was elected the county's Republican state committee man in 2008 and has served in that capacity since. His wife, Brenda, is the county's elected state committee woman.
Rees emerged on the political scene in Walton County in 1999 when he was appointed executive director of the South Walton Community Council.
The next year, Rees was elected to the Walton County Commission.
He served as a commissioner for four years but was defeated in his reelection bid by a fellow Republican, 23-year-old candidate named Scott Brannon.
The Rees-Brannon campaign was eye opening for the amount of money that was raised by two men seeking a seat that paid less than $34,000 a year. The Florida Commission on Ethics would later fine Brannon and a group that supported his campaign for violations.
Rees was named the "Community Walton Man of the Year" in 2011.
Adkinson said more information about the arrest and investigation would be released Tuesday. Investigators have seized computer equipment and other items from his home.
The number of possession of child pornography charges brought is determined by the number of images found as investigators go through the software used to download them.
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Danny Downes got the news in a text message. He'd been expecting it, and he thought he was ready for it, but he thought wrong.
This was the fall of 2011, a little more than a month after his second loss in as many attempts with the UFC. Before that he'd gone 1-1 in the WEC, beating the much-hyped Chinese import Tiequan Zhang via unanimous decision in the organization's final event.
But 0-2 in the UFC? "Danny Boy" could do the math. He knew he was likely on the chopping block, but the UFC's upcoming event in his hometown of Chicago that January gave him some faint hope. Maybe they'd keep him around for that. Maybe he'd get one more chance. Then he saw the text from his manager.
That was the end of Downes' career as a fighter. Four years, 11 pro fights, and then it was over. He was 25 years old. Now what was he supposed to do?"Danny Boy cut," was all it said. Not exactly a ceremonious exit.
"Turns out that he didn't mean to send it to me, but it happened nonetheless," Downes told MMAjunkie.com. "It's not a perfect comparison, but you know how you have someone close to you that's been sick, or even in a vegetative state for awhile, and you know you'll lose them? You think you've made peace with it, but once you actually lose them, it still stings."
At first he didn't have an answer. He thought about continuing on as a fighter, trying to make it back to the UFC.
Downes didn't want to follow that path, and he didn't need to. He had options. He had degrees in international affairs and German from Marquette University. He'd interned for the Secret Service, done a stint in Dusseldorf for the U.S. Department of Commerce. He could do stuff."Maybe I was worried that even if I made it back I'd be a gatekeeper at best," Downes said. "I considered the health implications. I was engaged, and I thought about the financial future of my future wife and family. I saw a lot of guys that stuck around the regional circuit too long and were as sad as Mickey Rourke in 'The Wrestler.'"
While he tried to figure out exactly which stuff he wanted to do next, he got an offer to write a few freelance articles for the UFC's website. Then it was an article stories or there for the UFC's magazine. Before he knew it, he'd become a part-time MMA writer. And, it soon became clear, he was pretty good at it. He enjoyed it. Maybe, Downes thought, this could be his job. Maybe he could be that rarest kind of MMA media member the kind who actually knows what it's like to fight in the UFC.
It's not a career transition we see all that often in this sport. Ex-fighters sometimes become TV analysts or commentators, but few have made their living at a keyboard after their fighting days are done. The 27-year-old Downes could be the exception. He certainly has the writing chops for it. He also has a perspective that the MMA media landscape sorely lacks.
For instance, Downes said, take one of the more frustrating and unavoidable fight game cliches one that non-fighters will probably never truly understand."Fighters are pretty open, for better or worse," Downes said. "They don't have a lot of handlers, but a lot of people still don't understand the lifestyle or why they do the things they do. It might not be a bad thing that I understand where they're coming from or why they do those things."
Downes knows that feeling. He experienced it, even in his two decision losses with the UFC. First against Jeremy Stephens, then Ramsey Nijem, Downes showed up to fight convinced that he really was in the best shape of his life."I know media people hate it when fighters say, 'I had the best training camp of my life,' but the reason you hear fighters say that all the time is because you feel so good," Downes said. "If you're doing it right, you're always getting better. You think, 'I was this good before, and now I'm faster, stronger, better. Who's going to beat me?' You feel invincible."
And, as we've seen in the past, you only get so many chances to turn the key in the UFC."I don't know what happened," he said. "The key was in the ignition, but it didn't turn."
That's another part of the business that Downes understands better than most. He knows what it's like to get fired via text message. He also knows what it's like to have people on the Internet writing about your life, your career, and your passion as if it's of no more than a passing interest.
That's not to say that Downes is in any danger of taking it too easy on the fighters he writes about. In his most recent pre-fight predictions column, "The Downes Side," he compared heavyweight Ben Rothwell to Sasquatch while also opining that Clay Guida "has been involved in more controversial decisions than William Jennings Bryan."
At the same time, Downes understands exactly what it is that keeps fighters coming back for more, even when everyone else around them can see that it's a bad idea.
It's something he finds himself thinking about a lot these days. You read stories on brain trauma, the consequences of repeated concussions, and you almost can't help it. Downes got out of the sport with little more than damaged shoulders, but nobody can tell him for sure if that's the full extent of the bill that will some day come due for his time in the cage."It is an abusive relationship," Downes said of fighting. "You're in something, and you know it's bad for you. You can deny it like you can deny anything to yourself, but I know. I've seen guys who stayed in it too long. I've read the science on it."
Recently Downes moved from his longtime home in Milwaukee to San Diego, where his wife got a job teaching history at University of California, San Diego in La Jolla, Calif. He left behind his friends and teammates at Duke Roufus' gym, and he's been trying to start fresh in his new home. He went to a couple jiu-jitsu classes here and there, he said, but it's not easy for him to be casually involved in the sport.
That same obsessive personality trait is partly what's driving his interest in a full-time writing career, he admitted. At first, it was just a few freelance stories here and there. But Downes isn't built to dabble in things. He can't help but get all the way in, or else get all the way out."It's hard, as an ex-fighter," Downes said. "I can't do it recreationally. Part of it is just my personality in general. When I started MMA, I was just doing it for fun, but everything I do, it's like I just have to take it to its extreme. It's hard to get back there because, one, I know if I start doing it I'm going to want to do it again, and two, I can't do it just for fun because I take it so seriously."
That's partly why he retired when he did. One day, Downes said, he found himself listlessly hitting a heavy bag in the gym.
So he stopped. He fought long enough to give him a view of the sport that few other writers possess, but got out before it consumed him and maybe just in time to lend his voice to a media conversation that could benefit from it."I was just going through the motions," he said. "I was there because I thought I wanted to be there, not because I wanted to be. Before, you couldn't keep me out of the gym. By that time, I despised being there. The sooner I could leave, the better. Couple my respect for the sport and myself, in addition to a little too much pride, and there was no way I would just go through the motions."
"I never wanted to be one of those people where fighting was my identity," Downes said. "If you wanted to get all Sartrean, existence precedes essence. I was Dan Downes long before I became 'Danny Boy.' I wanted to keep things that way."


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The list of parts you can throw at your C2 or C3 Corvette to make it handle better is a seemingly endless parade. But what if you started your suspension and handling upgrades with an entirely new chassis? Sure, replacing a complete chassis is a big job. But what if that new chassis had the best of both worlds, true race platform design and still bolted up to a stock body? And what if said chassis had just the right amount of manners for the street? If you're starting to get a smile just thinking about that elusive combination, you'll be happy to know such a product is very much real and ready to slide under your favorite car. That's because the folks at Ruth Engineering & Racing and Jamison Fabrication Unlimited used exactly that simple formula to create a true tube chassis that is both race caliber and will bolt up to a stock body without cutting any body parts. They call it the Triple Threat Advantage (TTA). If that isn't enough to get your juices going, think about these features: The Triple Threat Advantage chassis can be used with C4 or C5 components and utilize modern Corvette rack and pinion steering. And those are just a few of this new chassis's features.
It's 2010 and that means things have changed quite a bit since C2/C3's stock chassis first rolled off the assembly lines. It also might mean the one you have is rusted or corroded and in need of replacement. It might mean the weak points of your stock chassis have been compromised and are putting your safety in jeopardy-not to mention giving up valuable handling. Then there's the platform issue. You'd love to hang some sexy new chassis components on it. Maybe you're thinking about bigger brakes and a more aggressive suspension. But if your chassis reminds you of the silk purse-cow's ear analogy, why hang top of the line parts on it? To get the most out of those parts, you'll need a chassis that is stiffer in torsional strength to get the most out of those goodies.
The 100 percent round tubing composition of the Triple Threat Advantage chassis means a race-like quality platform for any new chassis pieces you'll throw on it. The design of this chassis wasn't just another attempt to cash in on the Corvette market. Designed by Corvette people (see sidebar), the goal was to eliminate the rust-prone and weak design and go the extra steps required for those wanting real performance from their chassis. The TTA chassis's main rails are comprised of three-count 'em, three-tubes to ensure maximum solidity. Those three tubes are two inches in diameter and gently curve up front to meet at the centerline of the front suspension for the best possible control of chassis energies. In the back, those three tubes converge into a three-inch-diameter crossmember that also supports the forward pivot points of the rear suspension. Along the way, there is a substantial amount of triangulation everywhere to keep those chassis forces in check and allow the platform to properly handle and distribute suspension loads. Another crossmember, this one for the transmission, is also three inches in diameter and connects the main rails in the middle of the chassis. It also offers pass-throughs for exhaust pipes up to four inches in diameter. Suffice to say the flex in this chassis has been kept to a minimum. In fact, the nickname that's been used the most regarding the TTA is "The Stiffie."
When we looked into the construction of this chassis, the first thing we noticed was the fact that it's 100 percent TIG welded making it super strong and sexy. The chassis material is DOM or 4130 seamless tubing and it's fitted into jigs before welding for controlled consistency and quality.
The maintenance aspect of this chassis was well thought out as well. One of the bigger pains with some chassis is sustaining chassis stiffness yet still including access for changing out assemblies such as the tranny and rear end. The Triple Threat Advantage chassis offers easy tranny work with a slick crossmember that is removable regardless of tranny type. Out back, there's easy, bolt-in removal/install of the rear end assembly via the drop axle cradle. Both of these features combine to offer yet another feature in that none of the chassis' integrity has been reduced by providing the ease of workability. Better yet, these features have no ill effect on maintaining the all important stiffer middle, frame kick-up or rear end of the main rails..


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i LOVE chia seeds and eat them all the time. I had to order these as my staple brand was out of stock for months. I got 2 bags of these and I've only been able to choke down half of 1 bag because they are so gritty/sandy/full of dirt. Quality Control missed the boat on these. I'm afraid to eat these now since I never know what bite will be a tooth crunching surprise. So disgusting! Waste of money
Excellent for heavy workouts and stamina is needed. I put two teaspoons in a glass of distilled water and let it sit for fifteen minutes. The seeds soak up all the water and have the consistency of jello. Sip it all day! No flavor, mix with fruit in the morning for a smoothie, put leftover in fridge and voila! A fruit jello that is packed full of vitamins, anti oxidants, omega 3+6 etc. etc.! Amazing miracle food!


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Very well done Batty, I have to admit Modern Romance was probably my favourite.
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Very good indeed, another of my favourites. The high quality and sheer number of this year's entries bodes well for next year (you are doing one eh Pooh?). If it's not too early to ask, seeing as we haven't even had the final yet.
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'Bedroom tax' will hit Barrow residents
Last updated at 16:40, Thursday, 27 December 2012
By Gareth JonesBARROW residents could be set to lose some of their benefits under a new 'bedroom tax', according to a housing association boss.
An upheaval of the benefits system is due to take place in the new year with a universal benefit replacing individual payments.
Accent has around 500 properties around Barrow, but the changes will affect anyone aged between 16 and 61 claiming benefits.
The changes are known as the "welfare reforms". The under-occupancy, or bedroom tax, and the new benefit cap are set to be introduced in April.
The bedroom tax means residents will lose some of their housing benefit if they have a spare bedroom, whether it is used as a bedroom or not.
The benefit cap will put a new limit on the total amount of benefits a household can claim.
Accent Foundation managing director Claire Stone said: "More and more we are seeing our role as not just as a housing association providing good quality homes, but as a welfare and advisory service to our residents. Many of our residents in Barrow will be affected by the benefit changes, and it is our responsibility to support them in whatever ways we can."
Accent has produced information and advice for residents, and staff are talking directly to residents most at risk, but the association is concerned that the message is not really getting through.
Ms Stone added: "One thing we have seen is that some residents didn't think they had a 'spare bedroom'.
"Some thought that if they weren't using their 'spare bedroom' as a bedroom, or it was used when children or other relatives stayed who didn't live there, or for medical reasons, the bedroom tax wouldn't affect them. This simply isn't true.
"The government has decided how many rooms it will pay housing benefit for depending on how big a family is and what the mix is.
"If residents have more bedrooms than what the government thinks they need, their housing benefit will be cut."
Anyone who is worried can speak to Accent's housing team on 0845 678 0599.
First published at 16:43, Monday, 24 December 2012
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yes well to hit the disabled.on bedroom tax is appaling why not hit the foreighners.instead of pampering them.and this so called third world.ive lived in most of the middle east.its sickeningmake them pay. by working.theres always a way.so stop hitting the wrong people.ive one foot in the grave so im not botherd.but the poor people will probably will take to suicide.
Problem is there are 2 types of claimants.
1. Genuine people, who have worked and put something into the system.
2. People milking the system who have put nothing in and have no intention putting anything in. These people have never contributed in any way to society, but expect everything back in return. They have become the problem with the system.
I know of no other system that would allow you to obtain money when you have not put anything in.
The government has no choice than to make some radical changes, whichever goverment is in charge.
Generational benefit claiments (and we all know a family fitting this discription), who have never worked, never contributed,and show no signs of looking for work. These seriously need to be looked at as these people are the ones who usually moan and say tax the high earners more. What for? To ensure they can carry on sponging from the state? They are already paying tax, and the main thing is, they are working and contributing to society.
I cannot understand anyone who wants to spend their life on benefit, claiming everything from free glasses, free perscriptions,free dentist, free housing,no community tax to pay to winge that they might have to contribute £5 towards their rent. Come on, is it really a reason to moan when you are a free loader!
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The Times/Sunday Times 'eat our words' by Grey London
News International has released a new campaign for The Times and The Sunday Times, by Grey London, to promote the two newspapers' "fortnight of fantastic food" coverage that kicked off with the 2012 edition of The Sunday Times Food List.
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With a giant blower sitting atop your hot rod's engine, you're going to get more than your share of attention from enthusiasts and those who'd like to throw a huffer on top of their ride. But when it comes to superchargers, it might be easy for the average "Joe" to overlook what's feeding that big chunk of polished aluminum its requisite amount of fuel and air. We're talking about the guy that may want to take the plunge and cut a big hole in his hood, but more than likely doesn't know the ins and outs of how a blower works, let alone how the carburetors need to be set up. So this "Joe" character sends away for a fully polished 6/71 in hopes of pumping out mega horsepower.
He's told that he'll need a set of fuel meters made (or reworked) to work with a Roots-style blower. Being an intelligent person (obviously a SUPER CHEVY reader), he orders two Holley blower carbs. Sounds easy, but in reality there is much more to it than just bolting the four barrels on and hammering the go-pedal.
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He recently had requested an early demotion at his workplace, where he was a temporary associate market manager for the
"When it comes to marketing, if you don't have a bright idea, then it's not going to work," the 27-year-old said. "But, when it comes to a skill, you can increase it, and the more certifications that you have, the better you can become at it."
Lindsey, a part-time student at
"I'm an electronic type of guy," he said, blaming his niche. Information technology is "something you can learn and you can [help to] progress."
Finding a high-tech job in the local area could be relatively easy for him, as long as he has the skills.
According to statistics from
For 69 current job openings — representing 26 companies — which require IT skills in Bay County, only 24 job seekers in Bay, Franklin and Gulf county claim to be skilled.That's out of 5,140 job seekers in the region.
The numbers are based on the Employ Florida Marketplace database and represent about 5 percent of the workforce in
And, by that time, Lindsey hopes to be anchored in a high-paying IT career.
Skilled workforce needed
iSirona, a medical software company, was founded in
And those "two" locals really translate into a very unsettled "maybe two," said Auston Conrad, human resources coordinator at the company.
"It is definitely a challenge to find the skills that we need locally," said Conrad. "We do find (employees) elsewhere in the
The company was ranked "One of America's Most Promising Companies" in 2013 by Forbes magazine, as the fifth fastest-growing private company in
Conrad said the company has had conversations with
In addition, the company is planning to expand its intern program — about half are from the local institutions.
Officials from the
"Many times business relocate here for lower wages, property cost, business-friendly climate, no personal income tax, low union presence …" the email stated. "Jobs were stagnant for about five years with the recession, so now we have some ground to make up in retooling the available workforce."
According to a Bay Economic Development Alliance (EDA) occupational report, select occupational jobs within the information technology career field are projected to increase by about 14 percent in the region, 19 percent in the state and 23 percent in the nation in the next 10 years.
Neal Wade, executive director at the EDA, said the agency is aware of the "determined workforce and the availability of a skilled workforce in technology" the region has.
"The more technology jobs we can create, the more technology companies we can attract or grow. This is going to help us attract more of the workforce from throughout the Southeast," he said. However, "we shouldn't just attract workers in; we should have the process to grow workers here so we keep our students in
He said the EDA will be focused on "growing our technology cluster" next year and businesses will want to see that the area can supply an already trained workforce.
"We're working with our existing technology companies to attract other technology companies into the
High-tech highway
Lindsey began at FSU Panama City as a junior in 2009. He has to take two classes in the fall and two in the spring before he graduates, he said.
Although he is skilled in several computer programming languages — C++, Java and SQL (structured query language) — Lindsey said he needs a four-year degree to to meet traditional family standards; his older brother and several other family members have at least a bachelor's degree.
However, all high-tech jobs may not require a four-year degree.
Ryan Neves, co-founder of
"It was actually all self-taught, on-the-job training. It was always something I always wanted to do,"
He said he doesn't feel as though his path to success was
"The skills that I would have learned in college probably would've helped me from a management perspective. I don't know the courses themselves would have helped me specifically for the type of business that we went in to," he said. "At this point, I would have preferred to have a four-year degree to have it hanging on the wall, but … I don't believe it has hindered me. Being that our business is technology multimedia focused, they change so rapidly."
In a July
Computer support specialists are required to have only an associate's degree and make an average hourly wage of $19.44, the EDA report shows.
"I think it's different for every person. It depends on the person's aptitude toward what they're doing, their motivation and drive, their make-up," he said. "In my specific situation, I just wasn't cut out for book work and classroom work that a university would have done. I probably would have done a lot better at a technical college that was teaching you a specific skills set to perform a specific task."
As a result of his experience and knowledge in career development, as a School Board member he has advocated for high-tech skills to be taught at the high school level. Local schools offer students career development certificate programs, such as Adobe classes at Rutherford, Adobe classes on production at Mosley and the culinary institute at
"All of those career development programs help students that may go to college or a four-year university, or may also enter straight into the workforce," he said. "It gives them a skill set that they can use, regardless of what area that they decide to go in."
Local colleges
As fall approaches, GCSC's
The college offers certificates and bachelor degree programs.
"Initially, it looks very positive. There seems to be a sharp concern as far as IT-related programs," Kerley said. "A lot of these folks know that the jobs are available. They've heard about it, and in most of those fields they're strong enrollment areas."
The $35 million state-of-the-art tech center will host an array of programs, including cybersecurity, digital forensics and digital media.
Kerley said the college is embracing the "grow your own philosophy."
"A lot of these jobs go unfilled because we don't have the workforce … and I think the ATC is part of that answer," he said.
"The whole goal is to build a really solid work force locally and not have to bring people from outside," he added. "We want to work with the school system, (Bay District Superintedent) Bill Husfelt, and surrounding counties school systems to get students to think about early on IT-related industries."
FSU Panama City Dean of Students Ken Shaw said a four-year degree will afford graduates a range of opportunities companies may find useful.
"We have a number of businesses that are related to computer science and electrical engineering that actually meet on campus and with our faculty, and our students are getting terrific jobs in these different businesses," Shaw said.
The campus offers a range of programs in IT, including computer science, computer engineering and electrical engineering.
"There is a need for a range of
"Students receiving a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering certainly have greater skills than those that have received a two-year degree and those with a master degree and doctorate's even more."
He said the campus has worked with more than a thousand middle and high school students on developing STEM-related skills and the results of working with those students will help the area to meet the needs of local industry leaders.


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Floral lace high-waisted shorts with chic scalloped hem. Stretchy elastic waistband. Fully lined.
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Measurements for Small:Waist: 27 in = 68 1/2 cm
Rise: 11 1/4 in = 28 1/2 cm
Inseam: 2 3/4 in = 7 cm
Rated 4.5 out of 5Â by 43 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5Â by ScienceGirl Something Special :-) I purchased these shorts in ivory and am thrilled with them. The lace is beautiful and they are very well made. I have a 26" waist and 36" hip. I ordered size S and find them a bit too loose. I would have been better in an XS, but the fit was not worth going through the exchange process for. The cut is quite flowy; more like a skort anyway. The relaxed waistband on the S is 27", the hips 44" and the leg opening circumference 28". Thus I have to wear them below my natural waist. Def size down if you want to wear these high waisted. You can't go wrong with this cute and versatile style. Highly recommended.. 8.30.2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by saara super girly :) Surprisingly, my bf pointed these out in the FP store because he thought these were nice- and he HATES shopping with me. They are ultra-feminine and look great with a casual top. The elastic waist makes them comfy and provides a good, versatile fit. 8.3.2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Byrdie Very Sweet These shorts are light, effortless and sweet. Not to sheer. They look great with more of a tomboy shirt to give a cool contrast of styles. Great layering staple. 7.12.2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by jrmsoccer29 so cute I saw these shorts in the store, and I had to try them on because I have been wanting a pair of lace shorts forever. I wasn't planning on buying them because of the price, but once I put them on I had to get them. They are more of an off-white than in the pictures, and they look very vintage-y. I have tried them on with a few different outfits, and they are very easy to dress up and dress down. Additionally, because of the length and the fabric and cut, they look a little like a skirt, so I think that adds to their versatility. Overall, I love them a lot. 7.3.2011
Rated 3 out of 5Â by nicale pretty, but not for everyone When I ordered these shorts I was really excited because I had already purchased the Scalloped Eyelet Shorts (which I loved) from this site and I figured these would have a similar fit. They did not. I agree with the above reviewers that these look boxy on. I think this is because the short has two layers; the bottom layer (the lining) is polyester and lies flat against the body, but the top layer (the lace) has a very thick seam allowance on the interior of where the shorts are stitched together at each side. This causes the fabric to pull away from the body and gives the illusion of the wearer having much wider hips. I'd say they make my hips look about a half an inch wider on each side. Another problem was that the elastic in the waistband doesnât have a whole lot of stretch to it so it has the tendency to want to ride up to your waist. If you want them to sit lower on your hips and look longer Iâd go up a size. If you are comfortable with a shorter looking rise then I would stick to whatever size you normally order. Overall I think the shorts would look really cute on the right person, just not on me. I would definitely recommend them to someone with a straighter, more rectangular body type because these will give you the illusion of having subtle curves. 7.26.2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Anna00 LOVE! I absolutely LOVE these shorts! I found them at my local store that sells free people, and tried them on and they were the perfect fit! They do run a bit bigger than normal free people shorts, but this is why i love them! They are flowy and go with just about ANYTHING! The price is a little high but totally worth it, dont wait for these to go on sale, buy now! I cant wait to get another pair in black. Also the website shows the cream pair as looking really white, this is not right, they are much more cream and off white in person, which in my opinion is a plus! I'm 5'5 and 140 for comparison. 7.21.2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Jessica_C Unique I have these shorts in the truffle color and I love them! They're different from traditional shorts and most people I know think it's a skirt. But I only get compliments on them. It's definitely a piece you can transition into fall with tights or even into winter if you have the darker colors. As with nearly all free people shorts they do run big, but often not enough to size down. I recommend trying them on in person if you get the chance 10.17.2011
Rated 4 out of 5Â by isil cutest shorts ever buuut runs large and trust me i have hips :) Im size 4 (sometimes 6) but XS was for me. sideways are little puffier in the shorts. because of the lace and the stitching. so if u are wide on sides it may make u look wider in light colors.. if so choose dark ones.. xoxo 10.2.2014
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I finally ordered myself a big huge roll of queen sized (Warm and White) batting. It was sitting by our door in its huge box while my son had a friend over. I overheard his friend ask, "what's in that big box?" To which Ben replied, "Its quilt stuff. My Mom makes a lot of quilts cause our house is really cold."
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Laura Thiele
Laura Thiele died on January 26 at the Westhampton Care Center in Westhampton after a long illness. She was 80 years old.
Mrs. Thiele was born on March 11, 1928 in Sag Harbor to John and Josephine Mysliborski. She was a lifelong resident of Sag Harbor. Mrs. Thiele graduated from Pierson High School in 1944. On October 1, 1950, she married Fred W. Thiele, Sr., also of Sag Harbor. She is survived by her two children, Fred Jr., the area state assemblyman, and Laurie Ann Garlock, of Lockport, N.Y.
Mrs. Thiele was devoted to her family and home community of Sag Harbor. She worked at the Bulova Watch Case Factory in Sag Harbor for more than two decades and later as the deli manager at Schiavoni's Market. She was involved in many community activities.
Mrs. Thiele loved to spoil her grandchildren, and they were the focus of her attention in her later years. She was always interested in hearing of their latest exploits. She had four grandchildren, Eric Garlock of Albany, NY; Michael Thiele of Derry, NH; Jeffrey Thiele of Brooklyn, NY; and Josephine Thiele of Sag Harbor, currently a student at Colby College in Waterville, Me.
She often enjoyed playing Bingo at the local Catholic Church with her good friend Helen Labrozzi and, after retiring, liked to travel with her friends, many of whom she had known all her life. She enjoyed the beach, especially Long Beach. She loved music and dancing; Frank Sinatra was always her favorite.
Rooting for her sports teams was a passion for Mrs. Thiele. She was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. She tried to never miss their games when they were on TV, sticking by the Pirates despite 15 consecutive losing seasons. The Steelers current run to the Super Bowl still brought a smile to her face as she fought her recent illness. A Terrible Towel was always at her bedside.
Mrs. Thiele was pre-deceased by her husband Fred, Sr. in 1982. She was also predeceased by her only sister, Alyce.
Visiting was held on Wednesday at Yardley and Pino Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, January 29, at St. Andrews R.C. Church at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Andrews Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Sag Harbor Ambulance Corps, PO Box 2725, Sag Harbor, NY 11963.
Cortland Hoach Edwards II
Cortland Hoach Edwards II died at home in Tallahassee, Fla., on Friday, January 23, at age 76.
Born in Southampton, he was the son of Elizabeth Sands Edwards and Olin Miller Edwards of Sag Harbor. Mr. Edwards attended Pierson High School in Sag Harbor graduating in 1949. He then attended the University of North Carolina for one year before spending four years with the United States Air Force, He returned to the university and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology in 1957. He continued his education during his working career, earning a Masters and Doctorate in Public Administration from Nova University in 1976 and 1977.
Mr. Edwards worked for the City of New York for over ten years and completed his career in public service working for the State of Florida, Department of Health and Human Resources. He retired in 1994.
Surviving are his wife CheChe Edwards and children from his first marriage to Peggy Ramsey, Clark and Erin, as well as two grandchildren. All are residents of Tallahassee, Fla. A sister, Almira Holland of Edenton, N.C., and two brothers, Olin Miller Edwards and Dale Aldrich Edwards of Sag Harbor, also survive.
Mr. Edwards was an avid reader and writer. For over 15 years he wrote, edited, printed and distributed a monthly family newsletter called the Edwards Gazette. In addition he published cook books and short stories. He spent hundreds of hours on family genealogy, researching and adding dates, times and places to the human stories of his relatives.
His greatest joy came from travels around the United States and Canada in his Ford recreational vehicle. He had purchased the used vehicle in 1994 and over the next ten years had traveled over 35,000 miles, gaining many new life experiences.
Beginning in 1995, he was a Red Cross Emergency Response Volunteer and through 2003 he participated in the many hurricanes, floods, forest fires and the 9/11 World Trade Center crisis. He traveled to over 50 locations to provide assistance and support to those in need.
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to the Elizabeth S. Edwards Scholarship Fund, Sag Harbor School District, Sag Harbor, NY 11963.
Joseph A. Franco
Joseph A. Franco, Sr., 84, of Panama City Beach, Florida passed peacefully in his home on January 23, 2009. He was born in Queens, New York on January 21, 1925, to Vincenza and Anthony Franco.
Mr. Franco graduated from Forest Hills High School and attended New York University. He was a retired industrial arts teacher having taught at Bryant High School in Queens, New York. He was a United States Army veteran who served in World War II, and was a member of the K of C Council 584 in Sag Harbor.
Mr. Franco was a long time resident of Sag Harbor, New York until October 2003 when he and his wife, Florence, relocated to Panama City Beach. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Florence C. Franco; son Joseph A. Franco, Jr. and granddaughter Alexis; daughter Mary E. Franco; and son Anthony P. Franco and his wife, Joanne; granddaughter Emma, all of Panama City, Florida, and grandson Robert Edwards and his wife, Harmony of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; sister-in-law Rita Rando of Panama City Beach, Florida; niece Dr. Therese Rando and husband Anthony Viscione and their children Elizabeth-Ann and Thomas of Richmond, Rhode Island; niece Dr. Mary Elizabeth Mancini and husband David and daughters Laura and Carla of Dallas, Texas; nephew Thomas Rando and wife Susan and their children Thomas A. and Marielle of Powhatan, Virginia; and numerous cousins and relatives.
The family received friends on Monday at Wilson Funeral Home in Panama City. A funeral mass was held at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, January 27, with Rev. Jerzy Zieba, CR, officiating. Entombment followed in the Forest Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum.
 The family requests, in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to Covenant Hospice,107 W. 19th Street, Panama City, Florida 32405 or St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 1008 Fortune Avenue, Panama City, Florida 32401.
Patrick B. McCann
Patrick B. McCann a resident of Sag Harbor for 13 years, died at his home here on Friday, January 23. He was 84 years old.
Born in New York City on May 8, 1924, he was the son of Patrick and Ellen (Clarke) McCann.
Mr. McCann had a career as a New York City inspector of elevators. A member of the American Legion, he was a veteran of the US Navy, serving from December 1942 to February 1945. He attended Bishop McLoughlin High School and Columbia University.
Mr. McCann was predeceased by his wife, the former Ellen Ford. He is survived by his children, Patrick J. McCann of Paris, France; Deirdre McCann and Michael McCann, both of Sag Harbor, and Liam McCann of East Hampton.
Remains were cremated. Memorial donations may be made to East End Hospice, PO Box 1048, Westhampton , 11978.
James Bennett
James Bennett of East Hampton, formerly of Sag Harbor, died at Southampton Hospital on Tuesday, January 27. He was 74 years old.
Mr. Bennett was born in Sag Harbor on July 17, 1934, the son of Gordon and Pauline (Gray) Bennett. He served in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1976, and later worked for the East Hampton Town Police Department, overseeing traffic control officers, until his retirement.
A memorial service will be held at Yardley & Pino Funeral Home in East Hampton at a later date,as will funeral services at St. Andrew's RC Church in Sag Harbor.


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Terayon thins employee rosterAugust 14, 2002 8:00 pm | by Staff | Comments
The Street was frowning on Terayon Communications Systems Inc. in mid-morning trading action, following news that the broadband networking gear provider plans to slash 25 percent of its work force. Citing the ongoing downturn in the telecom sector, Terayon said it plans to reduce its headcount by 165, or 25 percent.
Hiring for tech jobs fails to pick up, slowing recoveryAugust 14, 2002 8:00 pm | by Jim Hopkins | Comments
Copyright 2002 Gannett Company, Inc. USA TODAY…08/15/2002 From LexisNexis SAN FRANCISCO — Technology employment, expected to be growing by now, is failing to do so — further hampering the already weak economic recovery. More than 243,000 jobs have been cut this year in telecom, computers and e-commerce, says outplacement firm Challenger Gray & Christmas.
BT trials broadband-in-a-box for rural locationsAugust 14, 2002 8:00 pm | by Staff | Comments
Copyright 2002 M2 Communications Ltd. INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS…08/14/2002 From LexisNexis A new scheme is being trialed by BT, a UK telecom company, that could allow small towns to get broadband Internet access. The new broadband-in-a-box service delivers broadband over existing cable instead of the new fiber technology used in conventional broadband services.
BellSouth's DSL service gets RealAugust 14, 2002 8:00 pm | by Staff | Comments
Looking to beef up its DSL service package, BellSouth Corp. has teamed with RealNetworks Inc. to deliver streaming audio and video content from the likes of NASCAR.com, FOXSports and "Big Brother 3" to customers' desktops. BellSouth FastAccess DSL subscribers can try out RealNetworks' RealOne SuperPass subscription-based streaming service for 14 days, free of charge.
People on the move…(2)August 13, 2002 8:00 pm | by Staff | Comments
The industry is full of movers and shakers. The latest: Executives are set to depart AT&T Broadband; Comcast taps Reardon; and Motorola names a PCS president. Schleyer, Cooper to depart AT&T Broadband The merger of AT&T Broadband and Comcast Corp. is expected to be completed this fall, but when it happens AT&T Broadband executives Bill Schleyer and Ron Cooper will not be coming ...
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In what was most likely music to the tech industry's ears, President George W. Bush said broadband could help spark the lagging economy, and the government should "remove hurdles that slow the pace of deployment." Speaking at the Economic Forum Plenary Session in Texas, Bush said, "In order to make sure the economy grows, we must bring the promise of broadband technology to millions of Americans.
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Toshiba America Information Systems is moving full steam ahead in the cable modem sector. To date, its networks product division has shipped more than three million DOCSIS cable modems in North America. In the first half of 2002, the company sold 858,000 cable modems, mostly to MSOs. During that time frame, Toshiba shipped 50,000 more DOCSIS modems than its closest competitor, Motorola Broadban...
Lucent, Novatel team for next-gen wireless modemsAugust 13, 2002 8:00 pm | by Staff | Comments
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Cox Business inks Oklahoma contractAugust 13, 2002 8:00 pm | by Karen Brown | Comments
The state of Oklahoma will be picking up the phone using Cox Business Services. The Cox Communications Inc. affiliate landed a contract worth $1.75 million with the Sooner State to provide telecommunications services to all of the buildings in the state's Capital Complex using its hybrid fiber coax network.
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Home Media Networks integrates DivX technologyAugust 12, 2002 8:00 pm | by Staff | Comments
DivXNetworks and Home Media Networks believe the PC will become the entertainment hub of the home, and are integrating their products to help make that vision a reality. Home Media Networks has licensed DivX video compression technology as the default video compression format for all versions of its ShowShifter Home Media Center software, which includes PVR functionality.
Microsoft bets on Xbox Live launchAugust 12, 2002 8:00 pm | by Staff | Comments
Look out Sony Corp. and Nintendo, here we come, Microsoft Corp. says. To mark the one-year anniversary of the launch of Xbox, the software giant is aiming to take broadband-enabled gaming console online. On Nov. 15, Microsoft will begin selling a starter kit for its online gaming service, dubbed Xbox Live, for $49.
Comdisco emerges from bankruptcyAugust 12, 2002 8:00 pm | by Staff | Comments
Comdisco has reached its goal, and emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The reorganized company expects a 90 percent return to its creditors. The plan for the newly named Comdisco Holding Company is to spend up to three years to wind down the company's remaining assets. The sell-off is expected to bring roughly 90 percent recovery to its creditors.
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Copyright 2002 M2 Communications Ltd. TELECOMWORLDWIRE…08/12/2002 From LexisNexis Internet communications company Tiscali Business Services has entered into an agreement with Wanbase, a voice and data network supplier. Both companies will now jointly offer integrated voice communications across ADSL for home workers and corporate use.


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HOOVER, Ala. -- LSU head coach Les Miles along with offensive tackle La'el Collins, running back Terrence Magee and linebacker D.J. Welter spoke on behalf of the 2014 football team on day 3 of SEC Media Days Wednesday.
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