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More evidence has emerged that the Catholic Church enabled and covered up the criminal acts of paedophile priests. From the New York Times:
"The retired archbishop of Los Angeles, Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, and other high-ranking clergymen in the archdiocese worked quietly to keep evidence of child molesting away from law enforcement officials and shield abusive priests from criminal prosecution more than a decade before the scandal became public, according to confidential church records."
"Rather than defrocking priests and contacting the police, the archdiocese sent priests who had molested children to out-of-state treatment facilities, in large part because therapists in California were legally obligated to report any evidence of child abuse to the police, the files make clear."
Did Cardinal Mahony and other high-ranking clergymen break the law?
If so, what law? If not, should there be a law against what they have done?
Will any of them ever see the inside of a prison cell?
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In the UK there is an "Obstructing the course of Justice" law that would apply. This covers hiding a criminal, and withholding evidence regarding a crime. It would also come under "aiding and abetting" laws. Finally, there would be an outcry in our tabloid papers that would pretty much 'convict' him without a trial. And there would probably be angry and potentially violent protests until the government was forced to take action.
Why don't people protest at his house, at their government offices and in the newspapers here?
In the US the equivalent charge would probably be obstruction of justice.
Why don't people protest at his house, at their government offices and in the newspapers here?
I'd sure like to know that myself. If this was the CEO of a major corporation he'd be sitting in jail by now waiting for his trial. There has been some public outcry but not nearly as much as one might expect.
If this was the CEO of a major corporation he'd be sitting in jail by now waiting for his trial.
Are you sure about that? How many bank officers whose companies were directly responsible for the economic crash have even been indicted? None!
Are you sure about that? How many bank officers whose companies were directly responsible for the economic crash have even been indicted? None!
I'm sure. It's one thing for bankers to pay Republican congressmen to erase Depression-era antitrust laws for their benefit. But no amount of corporate money can buy enough political clout to legalize child rape so the perpetrator walks. For that you need religion.
Then there's this, involving a Monsignor:
The Catholic priest busted for allegedly dealing crystal meth was suspended after church officials discovered he was a cross-dresser who was having sex in the rectory at Bridgeport's St. Augustine Cathedral.
Monsignor Kevin Wallin was relieved of his duties in May, but the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport had continued to pay him a stipend until his Jan. 3 arrest -- a day he was planning to fly to London on vacation.
Now dubbed "Msgr. Meth" by some, Wallin seemed to live a life that easily could have been ripped from the script of "Breaking Bad," the popular AMC series about a high school chemistry teacher turned crystal methamphetamine producer. At one point, Wallin was selling upwards of $9,000 of meth a week, according to his indictment.
In his post-priesthood, Wallin, 61, bought an adult specialty and video store in North Haven called Land of Oz that sells sex toys and X-rated DVDs. Investigators believe the shop helped him launder thousands of dollars in weekly profits.
Wallin's arrest sent shock waves through the Bridgeport and Danbury communities where he was known as a charismatic speaker who was involved in many charitable activities, and who enjoyed Broadway musicals and show tunes. He often attended musicals with his mentor, former N.Y. Cardinal Edward Egan and parishioners.
I'm glad to see this lying reptile is facing criminal charges.
But I'm not pleased (or surprised) to see the Church coddle him until after the police bust.
Oh. It said "sex in rectory," not "sex in rect..."
oh never mind.
Currently in Australia (where I live) a National Royal Commision has been launched into child abuse, corruption, and cover ups within the catholic church as well as other institutions. This is really awesome because a Royal Commision, which has 6 people in charge, can go on as long as these people deem fit to properly investigate, and the government cannot stop it. They can also seize classified information, like if the catholic church paid off someone to sign a confidential agreement, the commision can still open it up, and police can get involved.
But yeah, theres evidence that the catholic church did the exact same things that you're describing in Australia, sometimes even through the use of police officers who wanted to help the church more than the victims.
I think anyone who obstructs justice in this way definitely deserves a prison sentence. here are some links to the Royal commission
It really blows my mind that there are still people giving 10% of their wages to the Catholic Church. I've spoken with a few and asked them how the can live with themselves while giving financial support to institutional pedophilia. Most can't even acknowledge there has ever been sexual molestation and just pass it off as a few obscure cases in Boston that occurred years ago which have nothing to do with their diocese or generation. I really can't believe how thoroughly religion can undermine morality.
I recently watched a documentary titled "Deliver us from Evil" about a priest in the US named Oliver O'Grady who had molested hundreds of children starting in 1973, and was eventually put in jail until 2000--and then subsequently deported back to his native Ireland. The church was also force to pay millions in restitution. Mahony was a part of this coverup.
This is not an anomaly. It is quite common, as many natives can tell you from the "residential schools" they were forced to attend. Abuse--sexual and otherwise--was common. Priests have been taking care of their own for centuries now. They are no different than tyrants such as Hitler in view. It is high time they were taken into account for their actions, and for the world to see just how despicable these people really are.
We have had similar debates about the Catholic Church leadership in Ireland over the last number of (too many) years. It is only in recent times that they have got it into their Christian skulls that they are also subject to the criminal laws of the state and not just Canon law as many had been using to hide behind while the actively moved paedophiles around the world. There was no concern for the welfare of the victims and only for the "good name" of the church. Most of the hierarchy still appear to have no grasp of the horrors their clergy have inflicted on children for generations. This has led me to conclude that a reasonably sized proportion of the current cardinals were at some stage child rapists themselves for they were ordinary priests and the peers of many of those already convicted.
However it is because the Catholic Church and its hierarchy have been too closely aligned with governments for hundreds of years that both parties seem to have reached a tacit understand not to prosecute too many above the rank of bishop. Hiding the crime or not disclosing it does not make any difference. They are guilty of criminal charges. I have even heard them talk about how they nobody really understood paedophilia "back then". WTF!! They did not know raping children was wrong? They do view themselves as more important than the ordinary laity but they should be given the same treatment as everyone else before the law. So give them a fair trial and hang them.
Of course Cardinal Mahony deserves to be in prison, sharing a cell with Cardinal Law and other priests who chose not to protect children from sexual predators, and who obstructed justice by preventing law enforcement from catching pedophile priests. But WILL he ever go to prison? No, he won't - for two reasons: the statute of limitations; and the willingness of the Vatican to protect him by promoting him and moving him to Rome, if it becomes necessary. The Vatican and the Pope have made it excruciatingly clear, especially by their reprehensible behavior in Ireland, that NOTHING supersedes the sanctity of the Holy Roman Church - not even the safety of children. How like the NRA they are!


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When I think about most of my favourite bands/songs, most of them have quite basic structures, but they all seem to flow so well. Like the parts they have written are perfectly matched to each other.
Any other useful bits of wisdom from people who write songs are welcome too!
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I think there are no real tricks or short cuts to create great stuff. It's musical taste/maturity, experience, mastery of the instruments to some degree, and quite importantly, inspiration or the desire to create something new and not just copy what is already out there.
I learned it helps me to listen back to my stuff/ideas from time to time without having a guitar at hand (as for drums - I'm not good enough to create drum lines "in real time" by playing but arrange them on GuitarPro which I'm using to notate all my stuff). When I listen to my orig. stuff with a guitar on my lap or even playing along to the material I have a different perception and lack the distance necessary to decide whether some parts need to be worked over. This could be the tempo, instrumentation, time signature.
This listening back approach is quite effective for me. Usually I would rework ideas until I can't detect anything "sticking out" of what I'm hearing. In case something strikes me I would write it down (in a TXT file), note the song part (e.g. 3:05) and what I want to change or where the problem is. Then I would open the GuitarPro file, address that problem and listen back another time. I think I came up with good drum parts just by doing this - changing stuff until I was satisfied. Designing guitar parts is way easier for me as I'm coming from the el. guitar.
Record any ideas/fragments you have, organize them in a meaningful way, listen back from time to time and you'll see which parts fit together well.
I'm also applying a technique I've learned from a friend of mine. Sometimes I would change the tempo of some parts by 2-4 bpm up/down to make the specific part more effective. This is really a fine-tuning measure but it works quite well. Some songs simply don't need this but on others this trick works fine.
I think patience is a must when writing songs. I'm taking all the time it takes until I'm satisfied with something or until I can't get it any better. In rare occasions I would write a song in 2 days (happened a few times), in most cases the process will last months. I'm in no hurry, just collect ideas, work on them, try to combine them etc. I do try to proceed with some ideas every now and then, hoping for creativity. If there is no on that specific day I would simply fall back on practicing the guitar or drums and wait for new inspirations.
As for the arrangement/orchestration: Within my gothic metal project I have some classical parts here and there, and some harp and harpsichord on a few spots. Those classical parts create some nice variation.
This all refers to a songwriting context where I'm the sole songwriter. On some material I'm working in a team of two (gothic metal recording project), but I'm the main songwriter there, too. Now if you're working with a bunch of musos and every one of them can contribute inspirations/ideas/parts etc. the songwriting process will be different - probably faster and having more variation.
One other thing I'm noticing in my work is that I tend to write new parts instead of repeating existing ones. This makes the songwriting process even longer (esp. as the sole songwriter) but gives me more satisfaction in the end. This is not an approach I'm forcing myself into, I'm merely observing it. I have several songs which basically have no repeating parts, they keep on evolving all the time. The amount of work is suicidal, so what ;-)
As for vocals... I've learned an interesting lesson for myself. Within that gothic recording project the lyrics were provided by my musical partner. He also had a few melodic ideas I was able to work out, but in some cases I started with a sheet with the vocals on it, nothing more. I just kept looking at the vocals and trying to come up with good melodies which I could really relate to. Those vocal melodies were THE FIRST thing I did, all the rest fell into place accordingly (although over months usually). That's just a completely different approach than writing some riffs and add the vocals afterwards. Now if I create new ideas I would always try to come up with a riff but also try to find a matching melody at the same time. I think having vocal melodies & riffs which go together completely organically/naturally is so important. I'm not sure I'd ever go back to adding the vocal melody later.
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Thanks for that great post dude, I tend to find myself in the same place of having to listen back after some time in order to hear things as a listener rather than a player. Patience is probably a big one for me as well, I can come up with so many parts in one sitting but usually get impatient with one song idea so I move on to another. Pretty much all of the stuff I have written so far has been from trial and error which can be very time consuming, I wish I had a 'formula' to get a rough song complete and then let it evolve over time. I know there are things like AABA etc but I feel like I need It doesn't help that I have very high standards either :P
Or I could just write one-riff songs, lol.
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Here's one song I wrote about four years ago -
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On the writing end look at MasterWriter software really cool helps you with ideas.
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Surprised no one else has responded... do no drummers ever write their own stuff?
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Well everyone has their own process but I tend to start with one part that is exceptionally good (for my ideas) whether its guitar, drums, whatever, then you either want to figure out everything for that section or figure out how that main part will change into a similar but different part. Then Ill go back and do the other option of my two. At this point I have the bulk of a song but its far from good. The real trick is then going back and figuring out a nice bridge or solo that really makes the song and finally I work out the exact structure and throw on any intros or endings. But then sometimes the muse just hits you and songs pop out without my following these procedures.
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A long time ago I created my first CD, I wasn't really good at keyboards, so I approached the keys as a drummer. A few of songs were broadcast on cable networks all over the US for many years. If you want to step out and learn how to write and create intellectual property, do it, don't let anything stop you, it can only make your drumming and your musical skills improve.
If you have any more questions, email me at my website, I would be glad to help.
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Colin Kaepernick, QB, SF. Alex Smith's concussion may suddenly require him taking an extended breather. Kaepernick wasn't exactly electric against the vaunted Bears defense, but he was efficient, throwing for 243 yards and two TDs. He showed a strong connection with Vernon Davis but also showed a lot of zip on his deep ball, dislocating Randy Moss' finger in the process. I don't know if there's as much of a quarterback controversy in San Fran as a sign that the guard could be changing. Kaepernick is more than a game manager and could be dynamic if Jim Harbaugh opens up the playbook. Snap him up in dynasty leagues if, for whatever reason, he's available and stash him in standard yearly leagues as strong prospect as starters are rested.
Ronnie Hillman, RB, DEN. Willis McGahee's injury swings the door wide open for Hillman. There's a chance that he could be surpassed by the likes of Lance Ball and Knowshon Moreno, as John Fox loves veteran RBs. One of these three will fall into being a strong RB play, and while some may scoff at RBs in a Peyton Manning-led offense, remember that Joseph Addai was a top-10 fantasy pick in his prime. Monitor this situation closely and ride the hot hand if you need a RB2.
Bryce Brown, RB, PHI. LeSean McCoy will be out Monday night with a concussion. Brown has been a capable backup in limited appearances, but again this is a strong situation for an upside play. If you're a McCoy owner find a roster spot for Brown just in case you're without your ace at a tough time.
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All I have to say about this is that not using iCloud sync in your app means that I and tens of thousands of other prospective customers simply won't even look at it, and *that* is likely worse for developers than the "pain" of trying to code to iCloud. Seriously, this just comes across as whining to me.
It's better for the user to use iCloud than to have multiple accounts at multiple different cloud providers. It's also a huge security risk to simply sign up for some unknown web service on some unknown server run by "some guy" who made the app. This is something that any good developer would not ask their customer to do.
Personally I'm fed up with having to sign up for a new cloud for every app out there. I think developers are simply thinking a bit too much of themselves here. The perfect example of this is DropBox. Just because all the cool HTML coding hipsters use DropBox, doesn't mean that just adding dropbox support to your app is enough.
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After more than a week of residual buzz from radio host Alex Jones now-famous meltdown during a CNN discussion of gun control, it is worth taking a deep breath and considering the spectacles two big lessons, especially now that the White House is pushing Congress to debate firearm legislation.
First and foremost, it was surprising that anyone watching Jones was actually surprised. Yes, his references to Hitler and Stalin and his nationally televised promise of a violent revolution if you try to take our firearms was at once offensive and frightening. However, this kind of paranoid lunacy has been the lingua franca of the conservative world since Barry Goldwater first said, Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice.
To know thats true particularly when it comes to guns, try paying attention to conservative radio, blogs and email newsletters this week in the aftermath of policy recommendations by Vice President Joe Bidens commission on firearm violence. If you do, you will inevitably be exposed to one or another attention-seeking Archie Bunker espousing the same deranged nonsense as Jones. Sure, thats disturbing but it is no longer surprising, except perhaps to a national media and political elite that have no sense of just how corrosive the day-to-day discourse is in so much of the country.
Just as important, though, is the second lesson to come out of Jones diatribe the one about the gun discourses underlying message.
Whether it is Jones, a firearms training company CEO promising to start killing people if gun regulations are tightened or an outgoing GOP congressman saying we may have to shed blood (to) preserve our freedoms the desire to intimidate is clear. Regardless of the particular demagogue, we are being repeatedly told that in a nation with the industrialized worlds highest rate of gun homicide, those raising questions about our existing firearms laws risk being targeted as a traitors.
Urgent questions, though, must be asked. Some of them include:
How is a U.S. Constitution enshrining a baseline right to bear arms for a well regulated militia now seen by many as mandating that firearms be sold in completely unregulated fashion to any lunatic looking to stockpile a military-grade arsenal of assault weapons?
If, as gun proponents typically assert, the Second Amendment is absolute and we therefore cannot regulate, say, assault rifles, does the government have the right to regulate any other weapons? Should, for instance, citizens be able to own automatic machine guns? What about hand-held rocket launchers is Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia right to suggest that they might be constitutionally protected? What about an individual right to own an armed flying drone?
Alternately, if we agree that some lines can be drawn, then doesnt todays gun control conversation represent a simple disagreement over where exactly to place those lines rather than a Stalinist assault on the basic right to own a gun?
If gun proponents are correct in arguing that a particular policy for example, banning high-capacity bullet magazines wont on its own solve the problem of mass shootings, does that automatically mean said policy is a bad idea?
Different people will have different answers, of course. A discussion of those differences, in fact, could be constructive, moving the political system to adopt the sensible gun policies that polls show the public supports.
But that exchange cannot occur - much less be productive under ever-escalating threats of violent backlash. If, as White House spokesman Jay Carney recently warned, America continues watching arguments over the Constitutions Second Amendment violate the spirit of its First, then consensus will remain elusive - and gun violence will likely continue unabated.
David Sirota is a radio talk show host, author and columnist. He lives in Colorado.
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DAVID SIKES/CALLER-TIMES Luis Gomez tries to keep warm while fishing at Packery Channel Park on New Year's Eve. Notice the steak and tortillas on the grill.
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Brittany R. Young, a member of Miami Law's Immigration Clinic, recently argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit on behalf of one of the clinic's clients. Young, a third-year student, appeared under a new rule that permits law students to appear in certain cases as long as they are supervised by an attorney. "I believe that Brittany is the first student to argue before the court," said Rebecca Sharpless, Assistant Professor of Clinical Education and the Immigration Clinic's director.
Students from Miami Law's Human Rights and Immigration Clinics traveled recently to Washington D.C. as part of their ongoing advocacy for a halt to deportations from the United States to Haiti. The deportations were resumed in January 2011 despite worsening post-earthquake conditions in Haiti and protests from the United Nations Independent Expert on Human Rights in Haiti and other UN bodies.
Representatives of the Miami Coalition Against Breed Specific Legislation spoke out recently at Miami Law against a law that bans pit bulls and similar dogs from Miami-Dade County.
Global economists use the term "India rising" to describe the economic boom among India's middle class, part of the growing financial power of the second most populous country in the world.
Miami Law's Professional Responsibility & Ethics Program will be hosting visitors from the Middle East and North Africa on Wednesday. The visit is part of the International Visitor Leadership Program, which is administered by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in coordination with World Learning.
Inspired by the so-called Arab Spring uprisings in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and elsewhere, a few Syrian kids last year scrawled some graffiti calling for freedom from oppression. For their pains, they were arrested, tortured and mutilated. In the outrage that followed, their deaths gave birth to an insurrection that has become a brutal civil war.
A second-year Miami Law student, Jennifer Jumbo-Davis, has won a paid summer internship in the Fort Lauderdale office of Becker & Poliakoff, as well as a $5,000 tuition scholarship from the firm toward her last year in law school.
Three Miami Law students from Adjunct Professor David Rowe's Caribbean Law class recently visited Kingston, Jamaica, as part of an independent study project.
After graduating in May from Miami Law, Jessica Houston, a Death Penalty Clinic Fellow, will begin working as an attorney for the Capital Collateral Regional Counsel for the South District Region.
Judge Margarita Esquiroz, who graduated with cum laude honors from Miami Law in 1974 and became Miami-Dade's first female Cuban-American judge, died on Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. She was 67.
When time came to pick a location for the Entertainment and Sports Law Society's annual symposium, Jason Sosnovsky, the group's president, had a novel idea. Instead of holding the event on campus, as in years past, ESLS would host it in a new, much higher-profile location: the Miami Marlins' new home, Marlins Park.
For more than a year, Syrians have gathered every day, mostly peacefully, to demand democratic reforms. Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad has responded with brutal force, attempting to silence the protests with a military crackdown of almost unimaginable ferocity.
Thirteen Miami Law students were recently named for inclusion in the prestigious listing Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges.
Students from Miami Law's Professional Responsibility and Ethics Program recently presented three CLE ethics training sessions for working attorneys. Housed under the Center for Ethics and Public Service, the PREP program allows law students to travel to bar associations, legal services organizations, government agencies, law firms and corporations in South Florida to provide customized education in ethics.
Miami-area attorneys will provide free legal advice to local nonprofit organizations on Monday at the University of Miami School of Law.
In back-to-back trips last month to Washington D.C., four student members of Miami Law's Human Rights Clinic – along with the clinic's director, Professor Caroline Bettinger-López – pressed their advocacy of issues surrounding gender equality and justice.
The arrest of neighborhood-watch volunteer George Zimmerman in the killing of an unarmed teenager in Sanford, Fla., has prompted widespread debate about the appropriateness of the second-degree-murder charge against him and his chances of conviction, a discussion in which University of Miami law professors are playing a significant role.
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Israel and the West claim that Iran seeks to enrich uranium, a crucial step in developing a nuclear bomb. The Iranians counter that the sole purpose for their nuclear program is to provide domestic energy. To address some of the key issues underlying the current situation in Iran, the University of Miami School of Law hosted a panel this week to examine the legal implications of a preemptive military strike by Israel against Iran.
A shopper in London picks up milk, butter and eggs – and legal advice – during a trip to the grocery store. A multinational Internet technology company invests millions in a startup that gives consumers the tools to handle legal matters with no human interaction whatsoever. In some countries, you don't even have to be a lawyer to own a law firm.
Former American Bar Association President Carolyn B. Lamm has been named "Lawyer of the Americas" by the Inter-American Law Review, published by the University of Miami School of Law. A Miami Law alumna who graduated in 1973, Lamm was formally bestowed the title at the law review's 30th annual banquet, held at the Coral Gables Country Club.
Without any of the trappings of a Hollywood premiere, a documentary made by University of Miami law students in the Historic Black Church Program's Oral History Project had its first public screening at a Coconut Grove school that is at the heart of the film's real-life story.
Michael Greenfield, Matan Sheier and James Lechter, three student interns in Miami Law's Professional Responsibility and Ethics Program, recently presented a CLE ethics training session for the Caribbean Bar Association. Under the supervision of Jan Jacobowitz, PREP's director, the students discussed some of the ethical implications of using social media in the practice of law.
Two Miami Law graduates, Betsy Havens, JD '11, and Monica Vigues-Pitan, JD '03, last week helped autistic children win a major courtroom victory. In a ruling on March 26, U.S. District Judge Joan Lenard ordered the State of Florida to immediately begin providing coverage for a psychological program called applied behavioral analysis, designed to improve the behavior, language and cognitive development of autistic children.
It was a "really happy occasion," Miami Law Dean Patricia D. White said, as she and a distinguished gathering of lawyers, academics, friends and a half-dozen federal judges celebrated Judge Adalberto José Jordan's ascension to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta. Judge Jordan, who graduated summa cum laude from Miami Law in 1987, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in February by a 94–5 vote after being nominated to the appeals court last year by President Obama.
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Earned numerous post-season honors during her tenure at Fountain Valley High School ... A two-time MVP varsity water polo player ... Voted all-league several times ... Has also played for the Huntington Beach Water Polo Club ... Also an outstanding student ranking in the top five percent of her senior class with a 4.41 grade point average ... Named a USA Water Polo Academic All-American ... Brings tremendous size, strength and speed to the center position, according to the Matador coaching staff ... Will make an immediate impact in the CSUN water polo program ... Has the potential, according to the CSUN coaches, to follow in the foot steps of several great centers who have played through the Matador program.
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Thursday, May 16, 2013
Goodwill Industries of Lower South Carolina over 200 people at its Shining Star Awards Banquet on May 10. at Trident Technical College. The banquet was hosted by Tom Crawford of WCIV ABC News 4.
Goodwill's 2012 Legacy Award Winners: Graduate of the Year award went to Michael Reid, Fredrick Gaillard was named Achiever of the Year, Suelene Guiles was selected for the Goodwill Works! Award, Cindy Scarborough was chosen as the 2012 Employee of the Year and Maghan Johnson received the 2012 Barbara Banks Customer Service Award. C&K Systems was recognized as Goodwill's Corporate Partner of the Year, the Partnerships for People award went to Family Services and Goodwill's Volunteer of the Year was Robert Calcote. Awards were presented to recipients by Goodwill President and CEO Robert Smith and Goodwill Board Chairman Patrick Bryant.
"We are honored to recognize Goodwill program participants who have successfully completed a Goodwill program and achieved stable employment," said Smith. "We were also honored to recognize our partners who have helped further Goodwill's mission of helping people achieve their full potential through the dignity and power of work!"
Each year, Goodwill inducts individuals who have played a positive role in the growth of Goodwill's into its Hall of Fame. This year's honoree, Paul Franklin, was instrumental in the facilitation of Goodwill's first Strategic Plan. Prior to becoming Board Chair, Paul served on the Search Committee as Goodwill's leadership transitioned. As Chairman, Franklin forged a refinement of the current Goodwill Mission Statement: "To help People Achieve their full potential through the Dignity and Power of Work."
This broadening of the mission statement led to the tremendous growth of Goodwill's services. After his Board service, Franklin continues to serve the needs of our community through championing the care and well-being of Senior Citizens, Smith said.
"Paul Franklin is committed to helping Goodwill be a first class organization in order to best provide our services to the community," said Smith. "His passion and support helped build the Goodwill organization. It is a great honor to induct Paul into the Hall of Fame and recognize him for his dedication and support of Goodwill's mission."
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McFarlane Toys will again be an exhibitor at the 2004 FX Show in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center, Hall B4, Jan. 10 and 11. There is no exclusive for this show, but we will be doing daily giveaways and our sales superstar Matt Connelly will be there to discuss the products and answer any questions.
The 15th annual Florida Extravaganza FX 2004 will focus on comics, fantasy and pop culture collectibles from the past and present. The show boasts celebrity guests, manufacturer showcases and 1200-plus tables of great toys and collectibles. We will be displaying several product lines, as well as a few two-ups.
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Mr. Armstrong was born in Soperton on Sept. 11, 1936, and had lived in Gray for the past 51 years. He was the son of the late Kirkland Harris Armstrong Sr. and Pauline Toler Armstrong. Mr. Armstrong served his country with honor as a member of the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Korean conflict. Before retirement, he worked as a shop manager for the Jones County Public Works Department. Mr. Armstrong was of the Methodist faith and was friends of the Ole Clinton Opry and The Wagon House.
Mr. Armstrong is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Virginia Richardson Armstrong; son, Robert Armstrong; daughter, Angela Dunlap; brother, Harris Armstrong; sister, Sylvia Ellenburg; grandchildren, Joshua and his wife Jeanna, Dalton, Alex, Autumn, Hope, Brad, Robbie, Tyler and Tiffany; and by his great-grandson, Marshall.
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COLUMBIA (AP) — At least one person has died in a wreck on an icy road in South Carolina.
Pickens County Coroner Kandy Kelley said 52-year-old James Carroll lost control of his vehicle after hitting ice on U.S. 123 in Easley around 11 a.m. Friday. He wasn't wearing a seat belt and died at the scene.
Schools and government offices in the Upstate shut down early as sleet and freezing rain moved across the area. The Highway Patrol reported at least 70 wrecks in Greenville County in two hours as the first batch came through, and 30 crashes were reported in an hour in Spartanburg County with a second round of icy weather.
A winter weather advisory has been issued for areas to the north of a line from Greenwood to Camden to Cheraw.
Teacher fired for sex charge with students
COLUMBIA (AP) — A Columbia high school honors teacher accused of having sex with two students has been fired.
The Richland District 1 school board voted earlier this week to fire 34-year-old Kinsley Wentzky from her position as an English teacher at Dreher High School.
Wentzky was arrested earlier this month by police in Columbia and Forest Acres on charges of sexual battery with two 17-year-old male students.
School district spokeswoman Karen York said Wentzky had been on administrative leave with pay as the district conducted its own investigation into the accusations.
York would not reveal details of the school board's findings, saying the case was a law enforcement matter.
Wentzky's teaching certificate was suspended by the state education department on Jan. 9.
Construction layoffs at nuclear plant site
JENKINSVILLE (AP) — The company building two new nuclear reactors in Fairfield County said it has laid off some workers.
The State newspaper reported The Shaw Group of Houston did not say how many workers have been laid off at the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station in Jenkinsville.
Scana is spending nearly $10 billion to build two new reactors to generate electricity.
The Shaw Group did not explain the reason for the layoffs, only saying the reductions were needed to balance current operations.
Nuclear regulators said concrete for the reactor base was to have been poured last year. But inspectors found problems with the reinforcement bar used in the concrete. Joey Ledford with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission said there are problems with the spacing of the rebar.
Wedding planner charged with theft
CHARLESTON (AP) — A Charleston wedding planner has been accused of using a couple's credit cards to pay $28,000 to vendors to whom he owed money.
Robert Lawson Smith was arrested earlier this week and charged with financial transaction card theft.
The 35-year-old Smith said he's done nothing wrong and is being prosecuted for imprecise bookkeeping.
Adam and Wendy Shearer hired Lawson for their 2011 wedding at a Charleston plantation that cost $63,000. The couple said they were called the day before their honeymoon about possible fraud.
They discovered that up to $28,000 in charges on their credit cards for vendors that Smith had said were paid previously.
The couple was able to get many of the charges reversed.
Smith said that left him with the bill.
Clemson president home after surgery
CLEMSON (AP) — Clemson University President Jim Barker said he has returned home after undergoing heart bypass surgery a week ago.
In a letter Friday to Clemson faculty, students and supporters, Barker said his doctors are satisfied with his progress, but want him to continue to rest. Barker underwent quintuple coronary artery bypass surgery on Jan. 18, a day after blockages were discovered in some of his arteries.
Barker said he is still limiting visitors and can't accept gifts of food because his diet is restricted.
He said he had read every card and comment left on a special website and appreciates the prayers and concern he has received from the Clemson family.
Provost Doris Helms is acting as Clemson's president while Barker recovers.
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Monday, January 14, 2013
The Lady Wolverines avenged an earlier loss to the Lady Patriots by earning a 36-29 victory over Fort Dorchester Friday.
Woodland only held a one-point lead at the end of the first period, but opened the second by scoring six unanswered points. The Wolverines went on to outscore the Patriots 14-5 in the period, which was the difference in the game.
The Fort outscored Woodland 8-7 in the third and 11-9 in the fourth, but Woodland managed to score points off breaks and hit free throws to prevent the Patriots from closing the gap enough.
We hustled tonight and played excellent defense, Woodland coach Tracy Delee said. Good, hard defense wins games so Im very pleased with my team. Beating a 4-A school gives us a lot of motivation going into region play next week.
Tasia Hopkins led all scorers with 13 points. Both Jonetta Cobb and Keddryona Warren chipped in eight points for Woodland, which earned its first victory of the season up against three losses.
Erika Martin led the Fort scorers with eight points and Shamari Jones chipped in six for the Patriots, which return to action Wednesday at Goose Creek. That game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. tipoff.
Fort Dorchester (29): Erika Martin 8, Shamari Jones 6, Erika Cobb 4, Lauren Mitchell 3, Briana Chisolm 3, London Sharper 2, Ashlee Compton 2, Taigea Pringle 1
Woodland (36): Tasia Hopkins 13, Jonetta Cobb 8, Keddryona Warren 8, Brittani Carson 3, Yolonda Smith 2, Victoria Wamer 2
Fort Dorchester 5 5 8 1129
Woodland 6 14 7 936
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Wrestler Kurt Angle making final Olympic bid one to savor - News | FOX Sports on MSNThe Olympic gold medalist walks in from the rain. Whats left of his hair is flecked with gray. He trudges up the stairs of a ratty building, ducks to get into the low-ceilinged gym, sits on a mat and laces up his Asics wrestling shoes.
At age 43 six years older than the oldest American wrestler to have medaled in the Olympics this is not what you would expect Kurt Angle to do.
Kurt Angle, on his gold medal-winning performance at the 1996 Olympics: "I feel I missed the whole ride."
Whats he got to prove? Nearly a year of intense Olympic training for the impossibly slim chance at making the U.S. freestyle wrestling team. And if he makes the team for the 2012 Summer Olympics, whats the chance this old man can actually medal in London? Its been nearly 16 years since Angle walked off the wrestling mat in Atlanta a gold medalist, having tied an Iranian heavyweight then won by judges decision. He hasnt competed in an amateur wrestling match since.
Instead, lifes taken him elsewhere: to a short-lived career as a Pittsburgh sportscaster. To Hollywood, where hes acted in a handful of feature films. To business ventures, from a company that sold ostrich meat to his current health food and supplement company. To a pro wrestling career that made him millions and made him famous, but that also exploited his painful divorce for part of its carnival act, transforming Kurt Angle the wrestler into Kurt Angle the entertainer.
Listen to that final part: Kurt Angle isnt who he once was. And listen close, because thats the point here. Deep down, Angle has lost the hard-won wrestling identity that first brought him to the worlds biggest stage. Thats it, right there. Thats whats driving him to build his body back up, to find college wrestling teams to spar with him when hes traveling on the pro-wrestling circuit, to aim for the impossible.
What Kurt Angle is doing in this empty gym in this old coal-mining town is nothing short of reclaiming the man he once was.
Angle shows off his 1996 gold medal to former Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole.
Its this crisis in his mind, thinking, Im not Kurt Angle anymore; Im Kurt Angle, this character on TV, says David Hawk, Angles manager and close friend. But Kurt Angle was real once ...
He needs to prove it not to the world but to himself, Hawk continued. He wants to regain his youth, prove hes still there and still has it.
And so on this dreary afternoon, in between pro wrestling shows for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and business engagements with his Pittsburgh-based company, Angle Foods, the gold medalist stretches out his beat-up body. Pro wrestling is not an activity for someone looking for eternal youth. There have been the dramatic jumps from the top rope, the crowd-pleasing broken chairs, the body slams and headlocks that have worn this body down. There have also been the two neck surgeries and the five times Angle has broken his neck the first one during the 1996 Olympic trials, when he fractured two of his cervical vertebrae and herniated two of his discs yet still won gold five months later.
All this, plus his advanced age, make Angles Olympic comeback the most improbable of storylines for London.
Yet in the Olympics, the most improbable stories are the ones that most capture our hearts. The 1980 Miracle on Ice. The amazing feats of the ageless Dara Torres. The stunning eight gold medals of Michael Phelps in Beijing. The Greco-Roman wrestler Rulon Gardner, beating the unbeatable Russian back in Sydney.
And if Angle makes the U.S. team at the Olympic wrestling trials in April, his improbable comeback will be the next Olympic story that speaks to us: to focusing on a dream despite being enveloped by tragedy; to getting a second chance at repairing a blemished reputation; and, ultimately, to understanding whats important in life.
And then chasing after it. Before time runs out.
Do I still have a shot? Yeah, but its a long shot, Angle says in his gravelly voice. These guys are younger, quicker, but I might be smarter ... When I show up at the trials, people will say, Holy (crap), he showed up. If I do well, itll be, Holy (crap), he did well. Theyre going to respect me.
Then Kurt Angle shrugs his massive shoulders.
A lot of people, he admits, think it is a gimmick.
This, Kurt Angle says, is not a gimmick. This, he insists, is no PR stunt.
In the wrestling community, though, hes having a tough time winning over doubters. USA Wrestling is insisting he come to their Colorado headquarters before the Olympic trials; the coach wants to see if Angle is for real. Others already count him out.
Kurt Angle doesnt have the ability to wrestle at the peak that he would need to wrestle at to make a team, let alone compete with the champions of the world, says Scott Casber, an announcer for USA Wrestling and owner of Takedown Wrestling Radio. He just doesnt have it. I dont think its because hes 43 years old. I think its because his body is worn out from pro wrestling. You dont take chair shots, you dont take jumps off the top rope in a steel ring and expect your body to hold up very long.
Why would he do this, then, if he doesnt have a chance? Casber believes its to generate publicity for the Kurt Angle brand, pure and simple. And theres little Angle can do, short of a stunning performance at Aprils trials, that would convince anyone otherwise.
Yet this is a man who has never been fazed by doubters. And hes been able to overlook, or at least compartmentalize, the worst that life can bring.
Kurt Angle wrestles Wilfredo Morales Suarez of Cuba in their 100kg Olympic preliminary match in Atlanta in July 1996.
Like in high school, when Angles father died in a construction accident two days before the biggest football game of Angles career. Or in college, when Angle was the No. 1 ranked wrestler in the country, and his grandmother died three days before the NCAA tournament. Or a few months before the 1996 Olympic trials, when Angles coach, Dave Schultz, was murdered. Or the day before Angles heavily promoted 60-minute Iron Man show against WWE superstar Brock Lesnar, when Angles sister died of a heroin overdose.
He did what he had to do after those tragedies. He played in the football game; he won the Olympic trials. So someone doubting his motivations? Someone believing Angle has no more a chance of making the 2012 Olympics than the Armenian basketball team has of beating the Americans? Those doubters, theyre small potatoes for Angle.
God has really shown me how to stay focused in these really horrible times of turmoil, Angle says. I think that Ive used that as motivation. You can either step out of it, go beyond your expectations, or curl up into a shell and say, you know what? This happened, and this is my excuse. Im not that kind of guy.
But theres something else hes after, too, in these Olympics. His legacy has been tarnished. Two DUI arrests last year, for one. Then the report that he failed his medicals before attempting to fight his first mixed martial arts fight in the UFC, which many interpreted as failing a drug test. (Angle says he never heard why he failed his medicals, but it couldnt have been from a drug test; however, Angle never fought in the UFC.) And then the repeated accusations of performance-enhancing drug use something Angle admits to, but says it was done with a doctors prescription, and says he hasnt taken PEDs in six years. And the WWE drug test he failed in 2005? That was only because his legal prescription had expired, Angle says.
As far as being clean, I would not go to the Olympic trials and put myself in jeopardy to get tested positive," Angle says. All I have to do is show up, take the drug test, itll show theres nothing in my system.
Angles training partner walks into the gym. The two begin to grapple. They grab at each others legs, necks, chests. Angle practices takedowns. He practices defense. He practices staying in control in the standing position and the down position. Soon, sweat is dripping off his bald head.
Angle admits hes not as quick as he used to be. Not as strong, either. In 1996, Angle was using a repertoire of more than 100 attacks. But he never went in with a game plan. Now hes focusing on just a handful of solid attacks. Hell play good defense. Hell set the tone, keep matches at his own pace. He doesnt think his opponents are taking him seriously, but Angle knows how hes been feeling in recent weeks of training: As good as hes felt since the Atlanta Games.
It may not be a pretty style, being more defensive, but he thinks he might just be able to win at the trials and make this team.
And if he makes it to London, theres one other thing hell be shooting for other than a second gold medal: He wants to soak in it. Which is one part of Angles Olympic youth that hes still trying to regain.
In 96, I didnt really enjoy it I was relieved when it was over. I feel I missed the whole ride. Because I dont remember anything. I want to experience it, to enjoy it. Back then it was more a job to me. I put pressure on myself. I didnt enjoy any aspect of it. I was so focused, I dont remember anything about it. Nothing. I dont even remember the podium.
This time, itll be different.
Im doing this, Kurt Angle says, for me.
Kurt Angles life just begs to be made into an oscar worthy film...
War Angle!


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The Palmetto Christian Lady Eagles captured the SCISA Class AA Region II tournament championship Tuesday with a 32-21 win over Thomas Sumter Academy at Dorchester Academy.
Third time was a charm for the Lady Eagles who avenged two regular season losses to Thomas Sumter. After allowing 48 points in both of the first two meetings, Palmetto Christian allowed just 21 points Tuesday, Thomas Sumters second-fewest points scored this season.
Corey Caulder scored 19 points with five rebounds, Lizzie Wilson added eight points, and Annie Pascutti grabbed nine rebounds for the Lady Eagles.
After building a five-point lead through the first half, Palmetto Christian limited Thomas Sumter to just two points in the third quarter to break open a 12-point lead headed into the fourth. Caulder was named tournament MVP, Region II Player of the Year, All-Region and All-Tournament. Wilson was also named to the All-Tournament team, while Pascutti earned an All-Region selection.
Palmetto Christian (15-13, 7-3) earns a No. 5 seed in the SCISA Class AA playoffs and will face No. 4 seeded Pee Dee Academy Friday at Wilson Hall.
PCA boys take second
Palmetto Christian almost pulled off a tournament championship sweep as the boys came within a final shot of knocking off Dorchester Academy.
Trailing 45-44 in the closing seconds, Palmetto Christians final shot attempt just missed. Its the first game Palmetto Christian has lost to a Region II opponent this season.
J.T. Waters led all scorers with 16 points, five rebounds, four assist and three steals for Palmetto Christian. Joe Siegwald added 10 points, five rebounds, two steals, and Will Tuchfarber scored seven points with five rebounds.
Palmetto Christian held a five-point lead at halftime but was outscored 24-18 in the second half. J.T. Waters and Joe Siegwald were named All-Region II. Waters was also named to the All-Tournament team.
One possession here or there changes the game, Palmetto Christian head coach Brian Stanley said. You dont ever want to lose but hopefully this ends up helping us. Hopefully, it serves as a kind of wakeup call to refocus us for the playoffs.
Palmetto Christian will enter the SCISA Class AA boys state playoffs as the No. 2 seed against Thomas Heyward Saturday at Pinewood Prep.
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• One of six juniors on the 2012-13 squad
• Last individual to make 10 free throws without a miss.
• Started two games as a freshman
• Coached in high school by former UTC Assistant Coach Becky Myatt Starks
• Named to the 2010-11 Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll
• Named to the 2011-12 Athletics Director's Honor Roll in the spring semester
• Named to the 2010-11 Dean's List both semesters
• Named to the 2010-11 Athletics Director's Honor Roll both semesters
Career Highs
• Points: 15 vs. Western Carolina, 12/19/11
• Rebounds: 9 at Western Carolina, 2/18/12
• Assists: 5 at Baylor, 11/13/11
• Steals: 2 (3) last at East Tennessee State, 12/22/11
• Blocked Shots: 2 vs. Wofford, 1/13/12
• Minutes: 35 vs. Austin Peay, 11/23/10
• Field Goals Made: 6 vs. Kennesaw State, 12/12/11
• Field Goals Attempted: 10 (2) last vs. Furman, 1/15/11
• 3-Point Field Goals Made: 2 (4) last vs. Wofford, 1/13/12
• 3-Point Field Goals Attempted: 5 at Wofford, 2/4/12
• Free Throws Made: 10 vs. Western Carolina, 12/19/11
• Free Throws Attempted: 10 vs. Western Carolina, 12/19/11
Getting to know Alex
Why do you wear No. 21?
"It sounded good."
Do you have a nickname? How did you get it?
"Oletta, Someone got a hold of my Mocs ID freshmen year and it has stuck ever since."
What is something people may not know about you?
"I really like shoes!"
What is your favorite TV show?
"Single Ladies on VH1"
What song gets you pumped up before a game?
"The UTC band playing, 'Rep yo City'"
Who is your favorite musical artist?
"Tyga or Big Sean"
What is the first thing you purchased from the UTC Bookstore?
"A UTC keychain"
What is your favorite food?
"Savannah Chopped salad and bacon spud with sweet tea from Mcalisters"
Have you ever visited another country? If yes, what one(s)?
Would you like to be famous?
Are you a morning or night person?
If you could be on a reality show, which one would it be?
"Road Rules Challenge"
What actress would play you in a movie about your life?
"Zoe Saldana"
What cartoon character describes you best?
Are you a beach, city or country person?
If you could live anywhere in the world for one year, were would it be?
If you knew you could try anything and not fail, what dream would you attempt?
"Take my crew on ABDC (America's Best Dance Crew) and win!"
If you didn't play basketball, what other sport would you play?
"Soccer or Track and Field"
Name three items you would want most if stranded on a deserted island.
"A McAlisters restaurant , a big screen TV, and a tree house with a jacuzzi."
Who is the funniest player on the team and WHY?
"Faith is funny sarcastic or Kavonne because, 'You can call me carazyyy.'"
The 2012-13 regular season tips off November 9 at the McKenzie Arena against Tennessee. Season tickets are on sale now at the McKenzie Arena box office or online at GoMocs.com. Single-game tickets go on sale Monday, October 15.
Join the Mocs Club today and take advantage of your opportunity to purchase up to six tickets to the Lady Mocs game vs. Tennessee on Nov. 9. All Mocs Club members are eligible. New members who join at the Starter Moc level ($75) can take advantage of this offer.


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McFarlane Teams Up With ORIGIN Systems for Ultima Online 2
Todd McFarlane Conceptualizes Characters for New Virtual World
December 23, 1999
Ultima Online, with hundreds of thousands of active players, has set the standard for online multiplayer role-playing worlds in its two years of existence. Now ORIGIN, the game's creator, is upping the ante with Ultima Online 2, set for a winter 2000 release. Todd McFarlane is conceptualizing some of the characters for the new game, several of which will be released in a line of action figures in the fall of 2000.
Ultima Online 2 will feature a next generation 3D engine and beautiful animation (created with state-of-the-art motion capture technology). Like the original Ultima Online, community building will be a top priority. UO2 will feature a full suite of community building tools including robust communication software, a comprehensive party/guild system, diverse player-owned property and detailed character customization to ensure that a thriving community emerges.
Terry Fitzgerald, president of McFarlane Entertainment, in a recent interview with GameWeek magazine said, "We sat down with Origin and said, we think the original Ultima Online is cool. It definitely has a broad appeal around the world and is played by thousands of people everyday."
So this set the stage for what could become one of the great partnerships in the online entertainment industry. Combining Todd's creative mind with the online experts at ORIGIN will help make Ultima Online 2 the digital playground of the new millennium.


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Russell K. Downs Sr., 68, passed away of natural causes Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at his home in Randolph.
He was born February 16, 1944, in Warren, the son of Roger and Gladys (Haskins) Downs.
As a young man he worked on several farms. Later in life, Russell worked for Chester Tire in Newport, NH, for 16 years until he retired. Russell was well loved by many friends and family. He enjoyed NASCAR racing (especially Jeff Gordon) and baseball (he was a Red Sox fan) and he loved horses.
He is survived by two daughters, Terri Downs and Kandi Balch; a son, Russell Downs Jr. and his wife Dawn; a brother, Gene Downs and wife Bea; a sister Rae (Downs) Driscoll and husband Michael; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his first wife and mother of his children, Barbara (Robinson) Swain. He was predeceased by his parents; sisters Shirley (Corlis) Pearce and Elizabeth (Corlis) Comes, and brothers Wallace Downs and Henry Corlis.
Graveside memorial services will be held Saturday, June 2, at 11 a.m. in the Warren Cemetery. There are no calling hours.
The family would like to thank his former wife, Janice Salls, for all the care she gave Russell.
Online condolences may be left at www.dayfunerals.com.
Day Funeral Home, Randolph, assisted with the arrangements.


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Season 3 of Masala Zindabad kicks off just in time to speculate on one of the biggest releases of 2011. Join us as we review what worked and didn't in both the 1978 and 2006 versions of Don as we queue up for tickets for the new one!
Everyone should read this fascinating interview with Chandra Barot, the director of the 1978 Don, by Syed Firdaus Ashraf on Rediff. Among the tidbits you'll learn: it was dreamed up as a fundraising project for a friend, it was made on a shoestring over the course of three and a half years, its producer died during shooting, and it had very tough competition at the box office. And read about how Don's bow ties ripple through to today's fashion, at least for one interviewee in this Times of India story.
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University of Tennessee at Chattanooga junior linebacker Muhasibi Wakeel is the Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced today. Wakeel led the Mocs with a career-high 17 tackles in a 28-24 win over The Citadel on Saturday.
Muhasibi made his first start of the season against the Bulldogs, making an immediate impact on the defensive side of the ball. He topped his career-best output with nine tackles in the first half alone. He also recovered a fumble in the second quarter logging the game's lone takeaway.
Wakeel was in on three third-down stops in the game and helped hold The Citadel to just seven points after the break. His 17 tackles were the most for a Moc since Ryan Consiglio tallied 19 against Wofford in 2011.
A native of Decatur, Ga., Wakeel has seen action in all 30 games over the last three seasons. He had 13 stops as a freshman in 2011 and 12 tackles last season. He came into Saturday's game with 23 this year.
This is the third week in a row a Moc has earned the SoCon Defensive Player of the Week honor. Junior DE Davis Tull was the previous honoree, with senior Wes Dothard taking the award two weeks ago. It is the first such recognition in Wakeel's career.
The Mocs hit the road this weekend for a visit to Appalachian State (2-6, 2-3 SoCon). Chattanooga is now tied for second in the SoCon race with a 4-1 league tally, 6-2 overall. Kickoff against the Mountaineers is set for 3:30 p.m. (E.D.T.) and can be heard on ESPN Radio 105.1 The Zone, the flagship station of the Mocs Sports Network.


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