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Calm Down People
October 08, 2013 at 09:52am by Scott • 20 Comments »
There's been a lot of talk about the state of the Bucs and the how this team is spiraling out of control and how Greg Schiano needs to be fired now and blah blah blah. It's all over sports radio and the web that this team is already dead and buried and it's Schiano's fault. I don't know how we became so impatient that a coach needs to be successful immediately in order to not get fired.
I realize there are arguments to be made that Schiano isn't doing well. The Bucs are 0-4 to start the season and they have that record with a ton of talent on the roster. They seem to be regressing in certain aspects of their game. And there are more leaks and drama on the team than there has ever been in the past. But I'm going to lay most of that on Josh Freeman. We all knew Freeman was inaccurate and made bad decisions coming out of college (like, for example, coming out of college). We discussed it on this site and so did every other outlet. But he was big and strong and mobile and Raheem Morris really liked him and he was finally a chance for the Bucs to have their first true franchise quarterback in decades. And with the youth movement, there's no way they were going to stick with someone like Jeff Garcia or Brian Griese. So I get it. But three and a half years of starting games and never finding consistency is long enough. You can blame the multiple offensive coordinators and quarterback coaches if you like, and there's some validity to that. But when you combine his lack of productivity with his apparently lackadaisical approach to team obligations, it just wasn't going to work.
This write-up by Roy Cummings gives an account of the last few weeks of the Josh Freeman era. Missed obligations by Freeman followed by leniency by the Bucs led only to more missed obligations. I had always heard that Freeman was a hard worker and forced other players to be accountable. Whether that was always exaggerated or used to be true but fell off in later years, I'm not sure. Whatever the case, Freeman ended his tenure as a Buccaneer as a slacker. And if Greg Schiano is intolerant of anything, it's being a slacker.
(As much as I've ripped on Cummings over the years, that is a very even-handed look at the situation. But if you don't trust Cummings, maybe you'll believe Ronde Barber's assessment of the situation: "The best thing that they did was release Josh. Somehow, someway that situation had to end. It had gotten toxic from both sides. Josh was manipulating, everybody felt like Coach was manipulating, but I don't feel like Greg was that kind of guy. Greg wants what's best for this team. I think he can get the locker room back. I want to see him get the locker room back.")
Now that Schiano has Mike Glennon, the quarterback he wanted, he's on the hook for the team now. But he'll still need a couple years to groom Glennon. And this bullshit about Mark Dominik being on the hot seat has to end now. This team is stocked with talent at every level of both the offense and defense. Everybody keeps pointing at his drafts like they're failures, but he has found some excellent players over the last couple years. The top end of the 2012 draft looks especially awesome. And it's not just drafts. He also signed some free agents that have produced good numbers. It's Dominik's job to give Schiano the pieces he needs to succeed and I think he has done that. Glennon is really the only unknown piece (and unfortunately the most important one). Everywhere else — running back, offensive line, linebackers, secondary, wherever — he's got legitimate stars.
The only issue now is that all three of the main guys — the general manager, the head coach and the quarterback — are all tied together. If Glennon fails, the team fails and that will fall on Schiano who will have not been able to succeed with tons of talent and his own quarterback. And if Schiano fails, that will fall on Dominik who will have hired two coaches who couldn't get it done. But again, I think Glennon needs to have the rest of this year and all of next year to be tested before any real assessment can be made of any of them.
So listen, the Bucs aren't going to the playoffs. They can't win the division unless Drew Brees spontaneously combusts and I can guarantee there will be two teams better than them when the wildcards shake out. So the pressure is off, and you've got to watch the games with that attitude. When Glennon makes a mistake, look at it as a learning experience for him. Watch Gerald McCoy get better every week and watch the defense go from good to great. If they win, hey that's awesome. If they lose, that's a better draft slot next year. If you're a Bucs fan from way back, you've been through this before and you know the possibilities are wide open. But continue to watch and continue to support. They're still our team.
Banks Signs
May 25, 2013 at 01:03am by Scott • No Comments »
The Bucs' top draft pick, the easy-to-pronounce-but-silly-to-spell Johnthan Banks, signed his rookie deal yesterday, leaving only third-round quarterback Mike Glennon still unsigned. It's a little unusual to have your last unsigned draft pick be a third-rounder, but Glennon's agent may think he deserves more because he's a quarterback, which I think is adorable. In the end, he will get whatever Mark Dominik decides to give him. If he's lucky, Glennon won't have a clause in his contract that compels him to bow whenever he passes Dominik in the hall. He's done it before.
As far as Banks, it looks like the worst he'll end up with is the nickel corner position to start the season. Depending on how training camp goes for Eric Wright and whether Darrelle Revis's knee, you know, starts working or not, he could be a starter. The Wright/Banks competition should be one of the more interesting battles this August.
Rookie Minicamp
May 13, 2013 at 01:35am by Scott • 7 Comments »
The Bucs held a rookie minicamp sometime in the last month or so. I'm pretty sure it was last week, but the Bucs' draft was full of relatively anonymous players and I've been busy. What, you don't have a calendar? Pirelli makes more than just tires, you know. Here's the condensed version of what happened at the camp:
Johnthan Banks: Was on a separate field from the media and no one could tell what he was doing most of the time. Lined up at right CB on Day 2.
Mike Glennon: Big arm, very smart, sporadically accurate, started camp fumbling snaps from center.
Akeem Spence: Strong and fast, needs help with footwork.
William Gholston: Practices hard, has nasty streak, hot and cold practice but a lot of raw potential, played at DT and DE.
Steven Means: Easily overpowered, had relatively poor practice, hard worker.
Mike James: Out of view.
There were a ton of tryout players an undrafted free agents on the field for the minicamp, too. The Bucs wound up signing four. In alphabetical order:
WR Jheranie Boyd (North Carolina): Physically gifted, injury history
OT Jace Daniels (Northern Michigan): Another project tackle, strong.
WR Chris Denton (Mount Union): Projected return man, productive in DIII.
DE Ka'llal Glaud (Rutgers): Went to Rutgers, also plays LB, went to Rutgers.
To make room for the new guys, the team cut three players you didn't know existed and George Selvie, who seems to have a soft spot in Bucs' fans hearts since he went to USF.
Round 3: Mike Glennon
April 30, 2013 at 12:50am by Scott • 10 Comments »
With their third round pick, the Bucs took quarterback Mike Glennon out of NC State. I knew Mike from his season opener against Tennessee in 2012 (which the Volunteers won, by the way (although they didn't win many more after that)) and thought he had a great arm but poor accuracy and limited pocket presence. He's a good leader and is clean off the field, but I honestly didn't think this was a good value for this pick for what he brings to the table. I've heard the comparisons to Joe Flacco and I guess I see the height and arm strength (Flacco still has the better arm) similarities, but Flacco was always more accurate. Glennon reminds me more of Derek Anderson, which makes him a solid backup, but no threat to Josh Freeman.
John Jenkins (Georgia) was still on the board and could have been a good NT to replace Roy Miller. Dallas Thomas (Tennessee) was also available and would have provided solid competition at RT. If the Bucs wanted to improve on Dan Orlovsky, Glennon may eventually be that guy. But I wouldn't trust a game to him in 2013.
As long as I'm talking about quarterbacks, let me answer the "Why didn't Tyler Bray get drafted?" question. It definitely surprised me. I thought he had a fifth-round value but that some team would overdraft him because teams overdraft quarterbacks every year. Not this year. They saw that the crop of quarterbacks was subpar and they stuck to their boards. Good for them, but tough for the kid who declared for the draft knowing that teams always pay a premium for a big arm. But Bray is a known jackass. Nothing terrible — mostly college prank stuff — but he doesn't handle adversity on the field well, either, and that's the dealbreaker. So the guy who probably had the best arm in the draft went unselected and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chiefs. He should have stayed in school. Everyone knew it, except apparently him and his agent.
A Slightly Better Backup?
April 16, 2013 at 11:37am by Scott • 3 Comments »
So, it's been a few days… where to start? Oh, I know.
According to a report by Mike Florio in Profootballtalk.com, the trade talks between the Jets and Tampa Bay for cornerback Darrelle Revis have included the possibility of the Bucs assuming Mark Sanchez and his contract.
You might think I'm about to rag on Sanchez and say the Bucs shouldn't take him. And you'd be half right because Sanchez is awful. Not an awful person since I don't know him (although I've heard he's a douche when you meet him) but an awful quarterback. But if the Bucs can restructure Sanchez's contract so it's more in line with what a likely backup makes and doesn't include $8.25-million guaranteed, then he's a better option than any of the other backups that are out there and would actually provide a perceived threat for Josh Freeman. Not an actual threat, of course, since Freeman is ten times better than Sanchez, but for some reason people keep thinking that Sanchez is good. Freeman knows Dan Orlovsky isn't going to unseat him, but maybe Sanchez gets his attention a little more.
This is all assuming that including Sanchez as part of the Revis trade is to make it more equitable for the Bucs. If the Bucs are considering giving ANYTHING additional up for Sanchez, they should walk away now. They probably should anyway.
In other New York news, Da'Quan Bowers pled guilty to a minor charge of disorderly conduct and all the gun charges were dropped. Let this be a reminder to all of you to check your luggage for guns before you start packing for a trip. I suggest just jamming your hand into your bags blindly an feeling around for them.
The Bucs added a chicken nugget of camp meat in Eric Page, an undrafted free agent from 2012 who spend that year at home injured after receiving a settlement from the Broncos.
Did you know Eric Wright has a web site? In this blog entry, he explains the process of his restructure, his injury and conveys his gratitude several times to everyone involved. He's saying all the right things. As long as he doesn't take any of the wrong meds, I'm cool with it.
Now Who Will Wear The Baseball Cap?
April 05, 2013 at 01:28am by Scott • 12 Comments »
The Bucs released backup quarterback Dan Orlovsky today, leaving the team in about the same quarterback situation they were in yesterday. Orlovsky left the team's headquarters and headed to his car, but walked a few steps outside the back of the parking lot, just for old time's sake.
Orlovsky signed a two-year contract entering last season but the Bucs have been trying to upgrade their backup quarterback spot for several weeks. That included their efforts last week to acquire Carson Palmer, who liked the Tampa Bay as a destination but had serious doubts about his ability to beat out Freeman. Palmer ultimately was traded to the Cardinals for a seventh-round pick.
Palmer would have been a good addition and if the goal was to get competition for Josh Freeman, it would have been a decent fit. I don't think Palmer could beat out Freeman, but he would have pushed him. Now the free agency quarterback class is really picked clean. You basically have Brady Quinn and Matt Leinart who are worth anything. Or if they just need a placeholder, Charlie Batch and Byron Leftwich (again) are both available, but I don't see either of them as an upgrade over Orlovsky. It would be really cool if I thought the Bucs had a plan in place before they cut Orlovsky. But the only other option besides the has-beens and failures I just listed would be someone like Jordan Palmer, who is awful, or spending a mid-round draft pick on a quarterback, who will definitely not push Freeman. Again, a Russell Wilson won't happen every year. Especially not in this draft class. Or they could trade a draft pick for a backup veteran quarterback, which would be a terrible use of a draft pick. Can anyone help me understand this?
Oh, and the Bucs released D.J. Ware, probably because he didn't go to Rutgers.
No News Is No News
March 26, 2013 at 01:20am by Scott • 3 Comments »
The only Bucs news happening right now is non-news and it involves cornerbacks not doing anything. Eric Wright is on the trading block but it's silly to think any team will give up anything more than a free buffet coupon for him since there are still a ton of decent corners on the market already and Wright is one Pepsi Max away from a year-long suspension. Also, Ronde Barber told NFL Network today that he doesn't know if he's coming back and he has as long as he wants to think it over. Oh, and Darrelle Revis may not even be available for a trade since the Jets have no idea what they want for him. Wasn't free agency supposed to be more fun than this?
(If that free buffet coupon is from Shoney's, though, it might be worth it. Good french toast.)
Dashon Goldson Is A Buccaneer
March 14, 2013 at 01:27am by Scott • 8 Comments »
The Bucs announced today that they signed their first free agent this season, safety Dashon Goldson, formerly of the 49ers. Did you know they picked him up in their private plane and flew him to Tampa? I did, because it was covered so much that you'd think the story was about the plane ride and not his $41-million contract. How many hookers did they have on that plane to make it so important?
"I was encouraged that we recruited him hard enough to get him on the first flight," general manager Mark Dominik said of the charter Goldson took to Tampa on Tuesday. "There were times I was nervous and wondering if we were able to make this come together."
Kudos to Rick Stroud for foregoing the "Struck Gold" pun.
It's a great signing, but it leaves Ronde Barber in the position of "go corner or go home". The Bucs would probably welcome him back as the nickel corner since he's still good at it and the next best corners they have under contract are Leonard Johnson and Danny Gorrer. Seriously. E.J. Biggers is an unrestricted free agent, as is Brandon McDonald. Eric Wright has no future with the team and Myron Lewis is doing exactly what we expected a Vanderbilt player to do in the NFL. So the name of the game tomorrow is, "How do we make Ronde happy?" Remember, an airplane full of hookers is never the wrong answer.
"We're going to wait and see how Ronde feels," Schiano said. "I'm going to let Ronde make his decision and celebrate Dashon's signing and everything that goes with it."
He's playing it cool, but Schiano needs Ronde more than Ronde needs the Bucs. They'll have to use a high draft pick and hit free agency to get the corner situation taken care of. Dunta Robinson already signed with the Chiefs, but there are still some interesting options out there. Was Nnamdi Asomugha overrated in Oakland or just a bad fit in Philadelphia? He could be had for a pretty reasonable price, I think. Derek Cox from the Jaguars just signed with San Diego, so he's out of the mix. I thought he was a good young prospect. I thought Brent Grimes would be re-signed by Atlanta after they let Robinson go, but he's still out there. DeAngelo Hall is still only 29 and not nearly the douchebag he was when he was with the Falcons. One of those guys plus a first (unlikely) or second (more likely) rounder will keep the Bucs from depending on guys who simply aren't ready to start yet.
Schiano Eases Up
February 27, 2013 at 12:13am by Scott • 5 Comments »
Greg Schiano explained at the combine that he is going to loosen up some of the rules that he had been enforcing last year, turning the dial down from "dictator" to just "dick". Not that there's anything wrong with being a dick. We saw what happened when the Bucs had a buddy as their coach.
"We had one big thing we had to do. We had to establish a culture in the building,'' Schiano said. "Sometimes, you have to go overboard one way or another to get that culture established. But I think at this point, our football team understands who I am and how our football program is going to be run. I think that happened as the season went on.''
I like the fact that he knows he was going overboard and that it was for a purpose, and now he knows when it's time to stop. He needed to weed out the Kellen Winslows of the team who wouldn't buy into a more disciplined philosophy. And now Schiano is relaxing stuff and Winslow is unemployed.
"Oh, just some mandatory things I don't think grown men need,'' Schiano said. "Take mandatory meals. If a guy is meeting his weight — we have goal weights a guy has to meet each week — if a guy is meeting his weight, I don't think they need any of our staff making sure they check in for breakfast and for lunch. They're grown men, they're professional athletes. But again, we had to establish a culture of accountability. But now they understand. And if your weight isn't where it's supposed to be, you will get checked in.''
I spent a few minutes trying to think of a way to make fun of this, but it all sounds very reasonable. If he doesn't give me some material soon, I'm going to have to start in on the gap in his teeth, and that's just childish.
Oh You Jackass
February 18, 2013 at 11:52pm by Scott • 4 Comments »
Because falling from the first round in his draft because of his knee and then missing the first six games of last season because of his Achille's wasn't challenging enough, Da'Quan Bowers thought he'd make his NFL career a little more interesting by carrying a loaded gun into a New York airport.
Bowers had a loaded .40 caliber firearm in his carry-on bag as he was attempting to get on a US Airways flight to Raleigh, North Carolina.
The story is that Bowers forgot he had the gun in his bag and then, once he remembered it, told TSA workers and made them aware of the situation. Which is what he should have done in that situation. But what would have been better is not being so cavalier with his guns that he forgets he has one is his carry-on bag. My question is, where did he confess? Had he already passed through security and been cleared? Here's how it's worded in the original article:
He was about to board a US Airways flight to Raleigh, North Carolina.
That makes it sound like he was at the gate, right? So let's all take a moment to thank a TSA worker for pulling 88-year old women aside in order to inspect their colostomy bags while not noticing a loaded handgun in a bag. And I'm not a fan of profiling, but if you hold up a headshot of the old lady and a headshot of Bowers and ask 100 people, "Who is more likely to hijack an airplane with a handgun?" I'll say 101 will say Bowers because the guy asking the questions will say, "I know, right?" after every person gives the obvious answer.
Oh, and congratulations to Bowers for picking New York to pull this stunt right after they signed new gun laws into effect, one of which is a magazine limit of seven rounds. Bowers's weapon was reported as a .40 caliber handgun. The Glock 22, a popular .40 caliber handgun, has a standard magazine capacity of 15 rounds. He should have flown out of Dallas where they issue guns to you like headphones and peanuts.
Mark Dominik had no comment about this situation, but DL line depth is pretty shitty, so I'm going to say this isn't going to affect Bowers's status on the team. Maybe there will be a fine or something, but certainly nothing more than a suspension. And that's how it should be. He actually surrendered the gun when he figured it out, which is a whole lot different than trying to sneak it past everyone. It was dumb — really fucking dumb — but not malicious. And completely different than Plaxico Burress's thing where he shot himself in the leg while carrying a loaded handgun into a night club and, you know, SECURED IT IN THE WAISTBAND OF HIS SWEATPANTS. If Bowers gets the same two years in prison that Burress got, then the justice system in New York obviously isn't the well-oiled machine I remember from The Warriors.


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While iOS and Android have exploded into the market, other platforms have been struggling to keep up. In some cases, platforms have even been pushed near extinction. Windows Phone, however, is steadily trying to make a presence in the smartphone market.
It appears that Microsoft's mobile platform has slowly gained some momentum in the United States and UK. According to StatCounter, Windows Phone began this year accounting for 0.76% of US mobile web traffic. Only weeks later, it was bumped to 0.80%. Now, after the release of the anticipated Nokia Lumia 900, Windows Phone has passed the 1% mark for the first time ever.
The platform's growth in the UK is also very similar. It is currently accounting for 0.97% of UK mobile web traffic. However, the platform is still struggling to keep up when you look at the big picture. As PhoneArena points out, Windows Phone doesn't have a big enough impact yet to be placed outside the "other category". Of coarse, with its slow and steady progress, the platform may eventually see some action with the top dogs, but it's going to take a lot of hard work and creativity on Microsoft's part.


text: When i ever i put right or left english on the cue ball i always miss the pocket that was intended for my object ball. It never fails, it happens every time. I know the cue is going to stray due to this right or left english, and i correct for that everytime but i still miss my pocket. What am i doing wrong? When is the right time for english, and how come i cant pocket a ball when i use english? I need tips, pointers or any information you can give. Thanks


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Chicago Firefighter TragedyDecember 22, 2010 - 12:58 PM | by: Mike Tobin
A spokesman for the Chicago Fire Department now confirms that two firefighters trapped by a collapse have died.
At 6:45am firefighters responded to a rather routine fire in an abandoned apartment building. The firefighters went into the building looking for homeless people who may have been seeking shelter from the cold. Shortly after 7am the roof came down, taking what appears to be most of the buildign with it. A mayday was called and the fire was raised to two then 3 alarms. 14 firefighters were injured. The condition of six of them is reported as critical. The Chicago tribune, quoting radio traffic, said one of the firefighters died when he was taken to Northwestern hospital, they report another died at Christ medical center in Oak Lawn.
This happened on the 100th anniversary of the Chicago Stockyards fire. 21 firefighters and 3 civilians were killed in that tragedy. It was the greatest single loss of firemen until the attacks of September 11. Casualties in that disaster were also caused by a collapse.


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The ancient history of this lovely island of traditional white-washed houses and pine-clad hills is fascinating. From the 7th century B.C. to the 3rd century A.D. Rhodes was the dominant power in the Aegean. The ruined fortress of Rhodes Town is now a UNESCO Monument of International Heritage and there is the ancient Acropolis overlooking the sea at Lindos.
For lively nightlife, Lindos and Falkiraki are the best choices. Lindos is buzzing town with numerous bars, clubs and tavernas while in Faliraki the famous nightlife goes on until dawn. Good choices for those looking for a young and lively holiday to Rhodes. Rhodes town has a cosmopolitan choice of nightlife and some excellent restaurants.
If you're on a family holiday to Rhodes, the kids will love the Faliraki water park, the Aquarium and the Rodini Animal Park in Rhodes Town, and the whole family will enjoy the mini-trains which tour the resorts of Faliraki, Afandou and Rhodes Town.
Whilst on holiday in Rhodes, why not spend a day exploring - you won't be disappointed! Old Rhodes town is home to many museums and art galleries and there are walks on many parts of the old city walls. There are great views of the old town and Mandraki harbour from the ancient city wall. And there are boat trips around the coastline offering a view from the sea of many of the imposing historical sites. There are 136 miles of coastline to explore and plenty of superb beaches to choose from. Turkey is only 12 miles away or you can visit the beautiful island of Symi.
If you're looking for a traditional beach holiday to Rhodes, you'll find Rhodes has 136 miles of coastline with lots of superb beaches to choose from. Some of the best are at St Paul's Bay, Tsambica and Lindos Beach. Many of the beaches in Rhodes are so clean that they have been awarded EU Blue Flag status. To find out what this means click on www.blueflag.org
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The history of the Fannie Mae bailout, as narrated by The Band. (Produced by Omid Malekan.)
Take a Load off Fannie
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No mention of Barney Frank, Chris Dodd, the Congressional Black Caucus, and how their relentless efforts to provide 100% financing for low income home buyers created the vast majority of the subprime mortgage mess??? This film does NOT tell the story.
Hi Jim,The video certainly doesn't tell the whole story, but it most certainly doesn't tell the story you want it to–because that story isn't true.Check out these posts (< HREF="http://www.dollarsandsense.org/blog/2008/09/community-reinvestment-act-didnt-do-it.html" REL="nofollow">here<> and < HREF="http://www.dollarsandsense.org/blog/2008/10/more-defense-of-cra.html" REL="nofollow">here<> and < HREF="http://www.dollarsandsense.org/blog/2008/12/its-official-dont-blame-community.html" REL="nofollow">here<>, and there are others) where we and others debunk the "blame the CRA" argument.The gist is that government-sponsored efforts to promote homeownership accounted for few of the subprime loans. Fannie and Freddie didn't hold *any* until late in the game. Mortgage brokers, far from being forced to make subprime loans, were falling over themselves to do so, because they were profitable (for a while, at least). –Dollars & Sense


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367th Welcome Home Set
Posted: 11/23/2004 - Well-wishers are encouraged to greet members of the 367th Maintenance Company as they arrive home to DeKalb and Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Posted: 11/23/2004 - Well-wishers are encouraged to greet members of the 367th Maintenance Company as they arrive home to DeKalb and Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Updated: 11/22/2004 - The Mississippi House and Senate passed a final version of a bond bill Monday and end the special session.
Updated: 12/03/2004 - Meridian native Mary Ann Kyle returned home to present an opera concert at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
Updated: 11/22/2004 - Two people were taken to the hospital after a head-on collision Monday on Poplar Springs Drive at North Hills Street.
Updated: 12/03/2004 - The date for Meridian's 2004 Christmas Parade has been rescheduled again due to a conflict.
Updated: 12/03/2004 - United Blood Services recognized a volunteer who has donated over 50 gallons of blood, starting at age 18.
Updated: 11/22/2004 - Buying a house is a major step, but imagine being forced to buy more than 3,000 of them.
Updated: 11/22/2004 - A $50,000 bond has been set for a man charged with stealing a loaded log truck in Wayne County.
Updated: 12/03/2004 - Damp conditions Saturday led organizers for Meridian's annual Christmas Parade to call it off and set a new date for Thursday, Dec. 3.
Updated: 11/21/2004 - Agents with the East Mississippi Drug Task Force said they acted on a tip to make an arrest Friday night in Meridian.
Updated: 11/21/2004 - Funding for the design of an east-west corridor from Montgomery to west Alabama is included in a federal transportation bill.
Updated: 11/21/2004 - A bill being considered by the U.S. Senate could bring millions of dollars to Mississippi.
Updated: 11/21/2004 - A group of state lawmakers returned to the Capitol on Sunday to try to negotiate a compromise of the $297 million bond bill that passed the Legislature last week.
Updated: 11/21/2004 - A wreck Saturday afternoon damaged two vehicles but there were apparently no serious injuries to the occupants.
Updated: 11/19/2004 - A House-Senate conference committee will work on Sunday to try to come up with a compromise version of an economic development bond bill.
Updated: 12/03/2004 - The United Way of East Mississippi had a lot to celebrate Friday. They say with the continued help of the community they will have even more to celebrate.
Updated: 11/19/2004 - A meridian teacher has received national recognition and a prestigious award.
Updated: 12/03/2004 - The tradition of decorating trees at Merrehope and the F.W. Williams House continues this year as decorated Christmas trees went up this week.
Updated: 11/19/2004 - Agents fired several shots at a fleeing suspect Thursday night after an alleged drug deal.
Updated: 11/19/2004 - Beer and light wine may now be sold at restaurants inside the city limits of Newton.
Updated: 11/19/2004 - So far the holiday season has gotten off to a smooth start and local law enforcement officials want to ensure that it stays that way. Here are some things authorities say you need to know.
Updated: 11/19/2004 - Mississippi's historically black colleges could soon receive more funding.
Updated: 11/19/2004 - There's some possible good news for the University of West Alabama.
Updated: 11/18/2004 - Some members of the Mississippi Legislature and Gov. Haley Barbour are apparently waiting to see who blinks first. ft it continues, significant investment won't happen.
Updated: 11/19/2004 - An Oct. 7 incident in which the city of Meridian requested assistance from Lauderdale County in the search of a missing person led to a formal meeting with the Emergency-911 commission Thursday.


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Jail seeks funds for bond investors
CHARLESTON -- Dwindling revenues from court fees are posing challenges to making the required payments on the bonds that financed the construction of West Virginia's 10 regional jails.
West Virginia Regional Jail Authority Executive Director Joe DeLong told state lawmakers during a House-Senate Judiciary Committee meeting Tuesday that revenues from court fees dropped from $13 million in 2004 to $7.9 million last year. The Regional Jail Authority, however, needs $9 million annually from those revenues to pay bond investors, DeLong said. The agency still owes about $60 million, he said.
The decline in revenues from court fees has triggered concern among companies in New York that insure the bonds, DeLong said. The Regional Jail Authority has complied with a request from those companies to create an $11 million reserve fund, but the agency still needs to bring in enough revenue to make its annual bond payments.
DeLong said he doesn't have an explanation for the reduction in court fees but noted there was a sharp decline between 2006 and 2007.
"It always fluctuates a little bit, but I don't know if this was something that was done legislatively, or perhaps it was more of an impact economically," he said.
If state officials cannot identify ways to collect court fees, DeLong said his agency may have no choice but to raise the per-day fee that it charges counties, the state Division of Corrections and the federal government to take care of their inmates.
The regional jails house pre-trail defendants and inmates sentenced to terms of less than one year. But in recent years they have also housed longer-term prisoners because the state's prisons are at capacity.
Court fees and the per-day fees are the Regional Jail Authority's primary sources of revenue, DeLong said. Smaller revenue streams come from expenses charged to inmates for services they receive in the jails such as phone usage, he said.
The per-day fee has been a strain on county budgets ever since the regional jail system replaced the 55 county jails. In Cabell County, regional jail costs represent more than 14 percent of the county's $21 million budget. Through the first seven months of the fiscal year, the county spent about $1.9 million of the $3 million that it appropriated for jail costs, County Manager Chris Tatum said.
The current per-day fee for counties and the state Division of Corrections is $48.80, which is a 55-cent reduction from last year. The rate is adjusted annually using a formula based on the total number of incarcerated days from the previous year, DeLong said.
With the Legislature expected to tackle prison overcrowding problems in prisons and regional jails across the state, DeLong said his goal is to establish a per-day rate that doesn't fluctuate one year to the next.
"I want to get the per-diem rate down to something that the counties can forecast for years ahead and also gives us the revenue we need to cover our costs and operate efficiently," DeLong said. "It doesn't do good for anyone to reduce the per diem rate and then turn around and raise it drastically a year or two later. That's happened in the past."
During the committee meeting, lawmakers discussed a bill still in the drafting stage that would attempt to collect court fees that have gone unpaid for several years. The draft bill, described by some legislators as an amnesty program, would attempt to collect delinquent court fees and provide the Regional Jail Authority with an infusion of cash to help make its bond payments.
It would let people with unpaid traffic citations prior to July 1, 2008, pay $100 for the first citation and $25 for each additional citation. In return, their driving records would be cleared and their driver's license reinstated if it had been suspended for unpaid citations.
The proposal also would allow counties to collect unpaid court fees from a person's state income tax returns. Municipalities already have this authority, according to a staff attorney who went over the provisions of the draft bill. The counties could work with the state to turn the unpaid fees over to a debt collector if the attempts to collect from income tax returns are unsuccessful after three years, the attorney said.
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GREELEY, Colo. (AP) -- Nick Dissly and Casey Durham each scored 15 points and a potential tying 3-pointer was off the mark as Montana State held on to beat Northern Colorado 58-57 Thursday night.
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Keith Pollard gives his view of the recent International
Health Tourism Congress in Istanbul and the wealth of opportunities for Turkey
in the health tourism market. In a difficult medical tourism market, Turkey is
one destination that is making progress.
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Last weekend's International Health Tourism
Congress in Istanbul communicated both the continuing success of Turkey in the tourism market in
general, and highlighted the wealth of
opportunities open to Turkey within the health tourism sector. The event was
organised by the Health Tourism
Association of Turkey and HealthcareTour.
The Congress was attended by 470 delegates from 22 countries.
The event was truly international with over 100 overseas delegates from Afghanistan,
Bahrain, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Yemen, Kosovo, Azerbaijan, Iran, Libya, Sudan,
USA, Malta, United Arab Emirates, UK, Greece, Germany, Korea, Kyrgyzstan,
Russia, Latvia, and Syria. 40 hospitals, clinics and healthcare organisations
exhibited at the event.
The Congress covered a broader range of areas within health
tourism than is normal, but the content did not suffer from this. Avoiding the
temptation to include a series of "promotional" presentations from hospitals,
clinics and healthcare services, the Congress presented many different views of
health and medical tourism and covered
areas which are often (wrongly) absent from the medical tourism conference
programme, such as patient
The overall message appeared to be about "how can Turkey
perform better" in the health tourism sector rather than "this is what we are
doing now"
Turkey is one of the few tourism destinations which has experienced
growth in recent years in the worldwide tourism market. Despite the slowdown in
the world economy, Turkey achieved 9% growth in tourism numbers in the most
recent quarter of 2011. In 2010, around
28.6 million foreigners visited Turkey; the top three nations - Germany, Russia and the UK - accounted for
35% of the total, followed by Iran, Bulgaria and Georgia. In addition, there
has been significant growth in visitor numbers from Syria, Saudi Arabia, Sweden
and Norway.
Health and medical tourism patterns usually relate closely
to those in traditional holiday tourism. Culture, language and accessibility
are an important factor in both. So, the priorities for the Turkish medical
tourism sector appear to be Germany, Russia and the UK with growing interest from
the Middle East.
According to an audit conducted by the Health Ministry and
Gazi University, 74,093 patients came to Turkey in 2008, 91,952 in 2009 and
109,678 in 2010. The vast majority (94%) were treated in Turkey's extensive
private hospital system. Growth of around 15% is expected in 2011. The main
source for medical tourists to Turkey in recent years is believed to be
Germany, the Netherlands and France where the population of people with Turkish
roots is high; emigrants and their offspring return to Turkey for low cost
Possibly the greatest challenge for Turkey is deciding which
opportunities it should pursue. It is spoiled for choice both in terms of the
countries it should target and the health tourism services that it should focus
Thermal treatments, healing mud and spa treatments are an
important part of Turkey's health tourism offering. The country has over 1,000
thermal springs with mineral rich content, many of which are used for "thermal
tourism", one of the growing sectors in the health and wellness tourism market.
There are 190 thermal results in 46 Turkish cities and towns. According to Global Spa and Wellness, around 8 million people worldwide visit a
thermal spring each year.
With its wealth of natural resources, competitive pricing
and ease of access, Turkey has the opportunity to lead the world in thermal
tourism. The Tourism Ministry has set 50,000 thermal tourism beds as the short
term target for provision, and 250,000 beds in the medium term.
Greece, Bulgaria, Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Iran, account
for about 25 % of all wellness-related visitors. Established markets such as Germany
where spa and wellness tourism is readily "adopted" represent immediate
opportunities, but the potential that lies in developing markets within the Turkic
Republics and the high value Middle East can be exploited in the long term.
Probably the liveliest debate in Istanbul was around the
session on patient communication. Various contributors gave their views on the
role of patient communication in health tourism and in healthcare in
general. There was an extensive Q and A
session in which there was general agreement that it is an area that Turkey
needs to work hard at if it wants to maximise its success. Having achieved
clinical standards that would be acceptable to most patients and payors, it now
needs to consider the total international patient experience.
Keith Pollard is Managing Director of Intuition Communication Ltd, a web
publishing business in the healthcare sector. Intuition's sites include Private
Healthcare UK, Treatment Abroad, IMTJ, Surgery Door and HarleyStreet.com.
Keith is a healthcare marketer with a background in the pharmaceutical and
private hospital industries. He is a regular speaker and commentator on medical
Comments provided below do not represent the views of IMTJ. Comments will be published "as is" and will not be edited by IMTJ staff. IMTJ is hosting these comments, and is not undertaking an editorial role in the content of these comments. However, it is editorial policy not to publish comments which have been submitted anonymously.
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Bye, Bye A Club: Accor Renames Loyalty Program
Very big news for Accor Hotels today. The company, which holds Sofitel Hotels and other big European hotels under its umbrella, has announced a reorganization of its hotel brands, particularly in the budget spectrum, as well as a new loyalty program name. Once called the A-Club, the program is now going by the name Le Club Accorhotels. (Yes, Accorhotels is one word like that.) Hmm...we liked A-Club better but oh well.
The biggest change is actually happening with the company's ibis hotels. ibis hotels will become a "megabrand" for Accor with all seasons hotels now going by the name, "ibis styles" and with the Etap hotels going by the name, "ibis budget. Accor hopes to finish this new segmentation by early 2013 with a large-scale communication campaign happening in 2012 to let everyone know about the changes.
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You're headed to Europe and despite all the talk about airline deals, getting there has eaten up a lot of your budget. So you're going to stay on the cheap. Yesterday, we listed our Five Best Budget Brands in Europe so that you will know the best hotels to hit up and what you get for your money.
But you also need to know which ones to avoid. Sure, the prices are right at these budget brands but there are times you may want to pay a little more for your peace of mind.
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This week our roving correspondent Monica Guy is writing about an oft-overlooked aspect of hotels and travel: disabled access. Monica knows a lot about this subject as she works and travels frequently with Stephen Hawking. However, feel free to chime in with your thoughts and experiences too. Got a question? Let us know and we'll get it answered for you.
For disabled travellers outside of the US, perhaps a better option than designated specially-designed accessible hotels is to go for ordinary hotel chains who take access seriously.
Three cheers in this department go to the Swedish-owned Scandic Hotel chain. They recently won two prestigious awards for their efforts in the field of disabled access. Unlike most chains, they employ a full-time disability coordinator, Magnus Bergland, to advise on access issues and train staff in how to deal with guests with disabilities.
In fact, he not only advises, he makes all new staff get into a wheelchair and follow the 'guest's route' round the hotel, from parking and the reception desk to the room, bathroom and breakfast area. It's only by doing this, he claims, that people gain any sort of understanding as to the difficulties faced by disabled guests.


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By Terri LukachAmerican Forces Press Service
TAMPA, Fla., April 12, 2005 The best way to ensure that today's warfighters have what they need to fight and win in the post-9/11 world is to sustain the viability of both military installations and their surrounding environments, a defense official said today.
That idea of sustainability - of the military mission, the environment, and the community -- is the focus of the 2005 Joint Services Environmental Management Conference here this week.
Michael W. Wynne, undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, said the days of "protracted battles featuring environmental winners and losers" are gone. "Today," Wynne said, "we are witnessing cooperation that has created partnerships and a renewed vigor in environmental stewardship."
Wynne said DoD, together with other federal and state agencies, industry and local communities, has "moved beyond simply complying with environmental laws and regulations to ensuring that our land, sea, air and space assets are sustainable over the long-term."
"It is imperative," he continued, "that we manage our assets in a sustainable manner so we can support the warfighter not only today, but tomorrow, and well into the future.
"Military readiness requires substantial resources - including air, land, water and space - areas where military forces can test and train as they would fight. Increased competition for these resources - from urban and suburban sprawl, airspace competition or airwave capacity - constrains the military's ability to train and test under realistic conditions," Wynne said.
To manage and reduce these constraints, DoD need to assess the capability of its installations and ranges from an environmental perspective, he said. That means taking the long view of the environment as the military tests and fields new weapons systems, using environmental management systems effectively, and integrating environmental concerns into the military acquisition process.
Wynne said early integration of environment, safety and occupational-health considerations into system design is also the most cost-effective way to avoid schedule and performance risks, ensure safety and reduce the burden on installations. It reduces cost, reduces logistics requirements, increases the long-term sustainability of the system, and frees resources for other requirements, he noted, and "it's the right thing to do."
Wynne said the DoD is not only gaining recognition as an innovative leader in environmental management and conservation programs ,but is also driving the market in areas such as alternative fuels and green products.
He cited the Defense Energy Support Center as both the largest purchaser of biodiesel fuel in the United States and a leader in developing the commercial specifications for the fuel. The center is also working with an international group to develop worldwide jet fuel specifications, including synthetic fuels, he said, and is a leader in education and awareness of fuel alternatives.
Wynne challenged industry and local leaders to help the department meet three important objectives: reduce the total cost of DoD operations, improve military readiness, and eliminate or minimize any adverse impact on the environment and human health.
"We have had some great successes already," he said. He cited the Stryker brigade combat teams that use an environmental management system to reduce the use of hazardous material and to prevent pollution; jet noise-reduction research and development that is reducing noise levels in communities and hearing injuries in U.S. forces; and air emission-reduction projects that are creating aircraft with greater thrust and cleaner fuel combustion.
"DoD's primary mission is maintaining our nation's military readiness today and in the future. Our military installations, ranges and operating areas are national assets that provide the land, air, and sea space to train our military forces and test our equipment to sustain a strong defense.
"We must share these resources with the communities surrounding our installations in a manner that is compatible and cooperative," Wynne said. "We are committed to managing our assets in a sustainable manner to ensure our support of the warfighter today and tomorrow."


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On Saturday, January 14th, members of Trinity College School's Nordic ski team travelled to Kawartha Nordic Ski Club for their first official practice on snow!
The mild winter weather has been extremely challenging for the team, and this weekend travel opportunity was invaluable. Despite the –24 degree temperature and wind chill, the welcome sunshine and excellent conditions made for a fabulous first day on the trails.
Senior skiers enjoyed a long ski on the track, while those new to the sport were able to try their skills and equipment out. With 13 km of groomed ski trails, Saturday was exceptional, and the coaches were extremely impressed with the level of commitment, spirit and skill of the team.
On Tuesday, January 17th, the team headed once again to the Kawartha Nordic trails. Trail conditions were excellent and despite the freezing rain students had a fantastic day working on step turns and tackling downhills and uphills.
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It's an exciting time, to say the least. You're probably wondering, "What do I do now that I've been accepted? What are my next steps?" Well, below we have included some additional steps you can take to assist you during your college selection process.
Room and roommate assignments will be mailed by the end of June so don't delay in filling out the questionnaire. Be sure to complete your on-line Housing Questionnaire when you receive it from Admissions. This will allow our office to make roommate matches based on compatibility factors.
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Roommates share: Cable television port, phone port with campus extension/voicemail and wireless Internet access. Click here for more information about Residence Life.
Orientation 2014 will be held August 22rd, 23th and 24th.
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ICEL Conference for Trustee Leadership in Catholic EducationJuly 18-21, 2013
Lead by ICEL Director, Steve Katsouros, S.J., leaders of Catholic colleges, universities, and high schools gathered to engage in collaborative learning and strategic thinking on effective governance in Catholic education.
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ICEL Evening with Lidia BastianichFebruary 6, 2013
Over 80 friends of ICEL gathered at the home of USF trustee Joan McGrath to raise funds for scholarships for ICEL students. The star of the show was Lidia Bastianich, celebrity chef and friend of ICEL Director, Steve Katsouros, S.J., and of Catholic education.
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What a bittersweet review. It looks like you picked Egg Chef so you could also stab them with an insult. If this band has exhibited either of the aforementioned behaviors, it's because of circumstance and it is not a consistent occurrence. I have played many shows with this band and organized/booked many shows that they have played. They are more considerate than most bands, so shame on you for poisoning what would have been a kind and deserving review.
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While marquees at arena shows usually don't boast her name, the artists who have recorded her songs do — George Strait ("The Chill of an Early Fall"), Martina McBride ("Independence Day") and Patty Loveless ("You Don't Even Know Who I Am"). The Grammy-nominated songwriter also is a performer in her own right, with 10 albums, including last year's "Hello Cruel World." She will perform with Jimmy LaFave and Kevin Welch at a special songwriter session.
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Six Oklahoma schools were named Blue Ribbon Schools on Friday, Sept. 7, 2012. The schools are among 269 national Blue Ribbon Schools. Schools are selected as Exemplary High Performing Schools or Exemplary Improving Schools.
The My Voice™ National Student Mock Election recently opened "voter registration" for students participating in the program. The program gives students across the country the opportunity to cast their votes for candidates in both the federal and state elections, and to talk about the issues they care about this fall and beyond.
Ten Oklahoma elementary schools recently were named K20 STEM–Building STEM-Ready Elementary Schools. The first-time designation comes with grant funds for teacher training at the schools in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math. The program is sponsored by the Oklahoma State Department of Education in collaboration with the K20 Center.
Recent awards include six Oklahoma schools named among 269 national Blue Ribbon Schools and 10 elementary schools named K20 STEM-Building STEM-Ready Elementary Schools. I'm proud of the work that went into earning these titles and excited for what this means for the students in these schools.
State Superintendent Janet Barresi recognized six Rising Star Teachers from across the state during Tuesday's state Teacher of the Year Ceremony,. Rising Stars are teachers who have been in the classroom seven years or less but who show an amazing amount of promise in their profession.
Elaine Hutchison, an Algebra II, trigonometry, pre-calculus and AP calculus teacher at Fairview High School and Chamberlain Middle School in the Fairview School District and at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics Regional Center, was named the 2013 Teacher of the Year by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Janet Barresi during a ceremony Tuesday at the Oklahoma State Fair.
Honoring great teaching is one of the most rewarding parts of my job. This week I honored Elaine Hutchison, a math teacher from Fairview Public Schools, as the 2013 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year.
Elaine Hutchison, the 2013 Teacher of the Year, was recognized at the State Board of Education's regular monthly meeting Thursday. Board members also were given updates on A-F School Report Card data verifications and recent TLE Commission preliminary recommendations.
The movie "Won't Back Down," now in theaters, details the struggle of a parent and a teacher fighting to take over a chronically failing school. Because of the very real plight of parents and children in situations similar to those portrayed in the movie, State Supt. Janet Barresi has pledged her support to state Sen. David Holt who promises to file Parent Trigger Legislation in the next Legislative session.
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The 'stache is back Cricketers and moustaches seem like a thing of the past, something you are likely to see in highlights of 1980s matches.
Think Merv Hughes running in, all 250 pounds of him, with vicious intent in his eyes and a thick handlebar adding to the intimidation.
Or, his fellow Australian, David Boon, with his own bushy, walrus moustache.
The English had Graham Gooch with his famous Zapata moustache. Even, India's cricketers weren't complete without a little facial hair, think Kapil Dev or Manoj Prabhakar. West Indies' Clive Lloyd, ironically nicknamed 'Big Cat', had a moustache so thick you could hardly call them whiskers.
Now, of course, cricketers are squeaky clean. In the six years since the advent of the Indian T20 league, the most famous moustache wasn't even a real one.
Remember Shane Warne with that faux moustache that became a Rajasthan Royals trademark?
Well, worry not. With Dhawan's return, the T20 league just became a lot manlier.
Modern strokeplayIf Dhawan's 'stache is a throwback, his batting is very modern filled with booming cover drives and audacious strokeplay. Upright in his stance, Dhawan showed the whole range of his strokes in that blistering 174-ball 187 at Mohali.
In the month since that dream debut, he has swelled his bank account and managed to land sponsorship deals, even twirling his now-famous moustache in television advertisements.
But, come Thursday, all that will take a back seat. For, as much as we like the twirl of that moustache, we prefer it more when the helpless bowlers are left scratching their head!


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SleepNet Corporation Named November Innovation Rocks! Award Winner
SleepNet Corporation has been named the Innovation Rocks! Award winner by the New Hampshire Business Resource Center for the month of November.
SleepNet is a Manchester-based manufacturer of medical respiratory medical devices that help people with sleep apnea. It was recognized for its development of a new product that is unique in the market. The Mojo Full Face Mask adjusts to a persons skin due to its patented gel which is softer than human tissue. It joins the IQ Nasal Mask, Phantom Nasal Mask and MiniMe Nasal Mask as innovations from a company which will soon grow from occupying 14,000 square feet of space to 30,000 square feet of space in a relocation to Hampton.
SleepNet is a perfect example of an emerging New Hampshire company that is able to compete not only nationally, but globally, said Business Resource Center Director Roy Duddy. With innovation, creativity and a skilled workforce, they are setting the pace in their industry.
For more information about the SleepNet Corporation, please visit http://www.sleep-net.com/.
"Innovation Rocks!" is an initiative sponsored by the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development in coordination with Rock 101 (WGIR-FM) to celebrate the creativity and ingenuity of New Hampshire innovators.
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The second season of "Candidly Nicole" premieres tonight on VH1. To get you pumped, check out these prime Nicole Richie-isms that will help cure most of life's problems.
Source: Truth Be Told: Nicole Richie Quotes Prove She's the Realest Chick in the Game
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The second season of "Candidly Nicole" premieres tonight on VH1. To get you pumped, check out these prime Nicole Richie-isms that will help cure most of life's problems.
Kate Winslet Talks Positive Body Image
Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet is making sure her 14-year-old daughter Mia is growing up with a positive body image.
"I was chubby, always had big feet, the wrong shoes, bad hair," Winslet, 39, said on Monday's episode of Running Wild with Bear Grylls.
"When I grew up, I never heard positive reinforcement about body image from any female in my life," Winslet said. "I only heard negatives. That's very damaging because then you're programmed as a young woman to immediately scrutinize yourself and how you look."
But when it comes to her own children – including sons Joe, 11, and Bear, 1 1/2 – the actress is sure to spread only positive messages.
"I stand in front of the mirror and say to Mia, 'We are so lucky we have a shape. We're so lucky we're curvy. We're so lucky that we've got good bums.' And she'll say, 'Mummy, I know, thank god,' " Winslet shared. "It's paying off."
Kim Kardashian's Baby Bump Selfie
In an updated baby bump shot, reality star Kim Kardashian shared a selfie of her growing belly via Instagram Monday.
"Good night baby," the KUWTK star, 34, captioned the image.
The day before, the expectant mama was spotted with her family at a matinee performance of The Phantom Of The Opera at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood.
The reality star and her husband, rap superstar Kanye West, are expecting a son this December. They are already parents to 2-year-old daughter North.
Drew Barrymore & Her Summer Baby
Actress Drew Barrymore shared a sweet snapshot with her 15-month-old daughter Frankie via Instagram.
The E.T. star, 40, captioned the idyllic shot with the hashtag, "#summer."
On Friday, we spotted the mother-daughter duo shopping with a friend in Larchmont.
Also mom to 2½-year-old daughter Olive with husband Will Kopelman, the Blended actress is set to launch her new book this October.
The mom-of-two recently opened up about writing the collection of autobiographical essays.
"I have wanted to write a book for many years, but the irony of writing this with two young kids was wild," Drew said. "It was a lot to take on, but my daughters and my life so far have inspired me to look back and remember moments in my life and write about them."
She added: "I was also able to keep it current and talk about where my life is today. It's personal yet I wrote for someone to hopefully enjoy, one story at a time."
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Girl Scouts was founded in 1912 by trailblazer Juliette Gordon Low. We are the largest girl-serving organization in the United States and the largest member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, a sister-hood of close to 10 million girls and adults in 145 countries.
Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. We strive to be the premier leadership organization for girls, and experts on their growth and development.
On my honor, I will try:
To serve God* and my country,
To help people at all times,
And to live by the Girl Scout Law.*Girl Scouts of the USA makes no attempt to define or interpret the word "God" in the Girl Scout Promise. It looks to individual members to establish for themselves the nature of their spiritual beliefs. When making the Girl Scout Promise, individuals may substitute wording appropriate to their own spiritual beliefs for the word "God". Note: This disclaimer appears in the National Leadership Journey adult guides, but not in the girls' books. It is included here as a reminder to you, as a volunteer, that it's your responsibility to be sensitive to the spiritual beliefs of the girls in your group and to make sure that everyone in the group feels comfortable and included in Girl Scouting. Please feel free to share this information with girls' families.
|I will do my best to be
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|honest and fair,
|respect myself and others,
|friendly and helpful,
|respect authority,
|considerate and caring,
|use resources wisely,
|courages and strong,
|make the world a better place,
|and responsible for what I say and do,
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After reading MEng Software Engineering at Southampton University, I moved to London to embark on my career in software development. My career to date has focused on the implementation of real-time, low-latency trading and quote distribution systems.
With a technical background my hobbies include Software Development, Amateur Radio and span various IT/electronics projects.
Outside work I develop and maintain various websites, such as that of the Mornington Chasers Running Club and provide freelance software consultancy.
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David Allen Green's New Year's resolutions
by David Allen Green Published
My usual resolutions for each New Year are simple: to eat and drink more, and to exercise less. In this way, I have either the smug satisfaction of keeping my resolutions, or the personal benefit of breaking them. One year, I hope to break all three of these resolutions for as long as possible.
This year, however, I have an additional resolution: I would like to carry on supporting and promoting source-based blogging. The first wave of political and other bloggers are now falling away, many of whom added gossip or comment to a debate more often than sourced information. Now other bloggers, especially those from science or legal backgrounds, are showing what the blogging medium is capable of.
Blogging has the immediacy of pamphleteering, but is coupled with the ability to link directly to what is being commented on. In this way, free from print or broadcast production cycles but subject to instant verification, source-based blogging has a great deal of potential. Let's see how it fares in 2011.
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Cozying up to Whistler's picturesque mountains and Nita Lake's scenic shores, this makes a convenient home base for skiers. If you arrive during the cooler months, you can access fresh powder thanks to the property's complimentary shuttle service to Whistler Village. After tackling the slopes, enjoy an après-ski cocktail at Cure Lounge before soothing your appetite with a meal at Aura, which guests laud for its sophisticated atmosphere and tasty regional entrees, such as grilled Alberta elk and wild salmon. (If you would rather fill up on gourmet pastries, stop by Fix Café.) Meanwhile, in spring and summer, you can take advantage of complimentary kayak, canoe, bike and fishing rod rentals. But if it's pampering you seek, head straight to the Spa at Nita Lake, which offers treatments like hot stone massages and mud baths. At the end of the day, steal away to your spacious suite, furnished with a gas fireplace, a king-sized bed, a glass-enclosed rain shower and a deep soaking tub. You'll find Nita Lake Lodge situated less than 3 miles southwest of Whistler.
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Boris with Michio Kurihara Rainbow (Drag City) The Japanese trio Boris, teamed here with the guitarist for spaced-out countrymen Ghost, retreat from the epic slabs of feedback-soaked art-metal that have made up most of the bandâ's previous work into something quieter, more melodic, and nakedly intimate. Kurihara and Boris guitarist Wata provide plenty of fireworksâ"the solo on the title track will peel wallpaperâ"but theyâ're of an altogether more ethereal form than the rock-solid power-chord mass of 2005â's Pink. ( Matthew Everett )
Nick Lowe At My Age (Yep Rock) Itâ's been a long time coming, but Englishman Nick Lowe has finally mellowed, turning his introspective lyrics and his last vestiges of anger into downtrodden country ballads. Gone are the nods to classic American rockabilly and Carl Perkins that got peopleâ's attention in the â'70s. The songs on At My Age are suited for the Grand Ole Opryâ"not a bad place for a seasoned pop icon in the twilight of his career. Loweâ's voice is only slightly grizzled, a little heavy with age, but his songwriting is still sly and ironic. Where other musicians might sing about treacly love, Lowe opts for self-deprecation. At his age, heâ's still flinching from the lighter shades of romance. ( Kevin Crowe )
Down Down III: Over the Under (Down) Heavy metal simply doesnâ't get any better than Down, the putative side project of former Pantera vocalist Phil Anselmo and present and former members of C.O.C., Crowbar, and Eyehategod. On their third release, the band once again take the best of Sabbath-style riffage and fuse it with a swampy Southern sensibility and a taste for epic classic rock. Been done before? Sure. Just not nearly so well. ( Mike Gibson )
M.I.A. Kala (XL) M.I.A. is a catholic scavenger, finding influence in hip hop, Brazilian funk, grime, and punk, but sheâ's more than just a poacher. She stitches electronic beats, familiar and far-flung samples, shout-along club choruses, and a vaguely defined third-world exoticism into something entirely her own. The songs on Kala range from the frantically catchy â"Bird Fluâ" to the measured, heartfelt â"Paper Planesâ" and more than fulfill the expectations raised by her 2005 debut, Arular. (M.E.)
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Raising Sand (Rounder) The yearâ's most unlikely collaboration is also its best, as Plant and Krauss team up on an album that weaves rockabilly, bluegrass, folk, and classic rock into one beautiful, seamless tapestry. Kudos to producer T-Bone Burnett for his appropriately eclectic song selection, and for assembling an equally eclectic team of backing musicians. Album highlight: the duoâ's good-rockinâ' take on an Everly Brothers nugget, â"Gone, Gone, Gone (Done Moved On).â" ( M.G. )
Rich Boy Rich Boy (Zone 4/Interscope) Each song on Rich Boyâ's self-titled debut is an out-of-control kowtow to hedonism, a puerile fume on the importance of money. Heâ's so decked out in diamonds and gold and Cadillacs that thereâ's hardly any space left on the CD for good, old-fashioned womanizing. Every lyric is self-indulgent; his emotions are over the top. Itâ's a ridiculous and, at times, trite collection of bad-boy boasts and unadulterated puffery. Itâ's all about Rich Boy (née Maurece Richards). And thatâ's exactly why it works. Rich Boy never intended to write poetry. ( K.C. )
Shake It Like a Caveman Or Will It Take Everything (Silvermine Studios) â"Get in the kitchen and make me some dinner,â" Ashevilleâ's Blake Burris sings with a sneer, daring his listeners to take his machismo seriously. He sports a hairdo straight out of the Cro-Magnon man exhibit at the Smithsonian, and he cranks out swamp-blues licks while pounding away at a kick drum and high-hat. Itâ's a one-man stomp-fÃte, complete with boisterous field hollers. â"Latex and hot sex and midnight telephone calls,â" he sings on â"Love in the Workplace,â" a song thatâ's able to stay tongue-in-cheek without sacrificing the gritty guitar work that youâ'd expect from a Southern-fried bluesman whose brains are blitzed by white lightning. â"I canâ't feel your love on my fingertip.â" Never a dull moment. ( K.C. )
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JUNIOR (2014-15) Hampered by dislocated index finger on shooting hand suffered versus Texas A&M (11-23-14) in 2014 ESPN Puerto Rico Tip-Off… Scored a career-high ten points versus Air Force (1-14-15)… Tallied a then-career high eight points in second career start vs. Texas A&M before finger injury in second half of the game… Set another career high against Air Force (2-4-15) with eight rebounds… Would score eight points in three different games (vs. Texas A&M, at UNLV, vs. Air Force)… Led team in rebounding, steals and blocks twice for the season…. Career-high three steals at UNLV (1-21-15).
SOPHOMORE (2013-14) Appeared in 15 games in his first season with the program… Scored four points against Alabama A&M (11-9-13) in season opener… Played a season-high 18 minutes versus New Mexico State (12-17-13)… Recorded first made three-point field goal against Charleston Southern (11-17-13) and tallied first career dunk at New Mexico State (12-4-13)…Had four blocks in his 15 appearances… Averaged 4.7 points and 2.7 rebounds per game with one start over the three-game foreign tour in Australia… Played 22 minutes while scoring ten points, grabbing six rebounds and dished out three assists in Australian tour finale against the Gold Coast All Stars.
JUNIOR COLLEGE Played one season at Northwest Florida State College, appearing in 30 games and starting in 26 of them… Ranked No. 60 by JUCORankings.com upon his signing... Helped NWFSC go 30-4 on the season, advancing to the national championship game in Hutchinson, Kansas… One of five players off that team now playing in Division I… Averaged 6.4 points and 3.2, shooting .462 from the field (67-145) and .400 from the three-point line (30-75)… Named Second Team All-Panhandle… Also added 45 steals on the season with 30 assists and averaged 13.2 minutes per game… His scoring average per 40 minutes would equate to 19.4 points per game… At the NJCAA National Tournament, playing five games in six days, he averaged 8.8 points per game and 5.0 rebounds per game, shooting 18-of-32 from the field (.562) hitting five triples over the course of the tournament.
HIGH SCHOOL Native of the Washington D.C. area… Lettered for National Christian Academy, where his team went 25-5 during his senior year… Team ranked 12th in the state of Maryland… Rated among the top ten prep players in the state of Maryland…
PERSONAL His parents are Arthur and Crystal Edwards… Has two sisters and a brother… Majoring in Liberal Arts… Birthday is September 29, 1992.


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Our nation is severely polarized. That's certainly nothing new. I think we all hoped that after the election Washington would begin taking serious steps toward solving the problems facing the nation or at the very least one side or the other would have enough momentum to assume a leadership role. Unfortunately our national tug of war persists and gridlock continues to be the strategy of choice used by both parties.
Even more than the nation choosing to reelect President Obama, it seems by the choices America made, we collectively see value in maintaining this gridlock method of governing. How else can one explain the total election outcomes where neither side has gained any advantage?
Based on the current discussions, if that's what we can call them, the parties continue to stake out their positions, and instead of working toward the middle they appear to be going farther away in the opposite direction.
Yes, Republicans have signaled a lukewarm willingness to accept tax increases. As I understand it the total of those increases will pay for eight days of federal government spending. The president has countered with the proposal of even higher tax increases than he ran on and new spending that will offset any of the reductions he is proposing. He has also suggested that in place of coming back to Congress for approval to raise the national debt each time the ceiling is reached he should just be given the authority to raise the ceiling as needed.
The game of chicken continues. The so called fiscal cliff rapidly approaches and we've had this nightmare before. Just before the clock ticks midnight a short term bandage deal will be approved, the big problems passed along to the next Congress, that by the way, looks and will likely act much the same as this Congress and nothing, but nothing is really solved. All they will accomplish is a brief extension and then more of the same in a few months when the ceiling is once again reached.
Dan Alexander is associate publisher of New Market Press. He may be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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