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"As a result of his debate behavior, Joe Biden hereafter should be known as Mr. Giggles. What a goofball."
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tocar 3 years, 1 month ago
Mr. Giggles did appear to be immature and certainly not serious about the issues at hand. He acted the part of Mr. Goofball.
chinaberry25 3 years, 1 month ago
God forbid that he will ever become president. Let us hope that Obama finishes his term and Biden is a very good reason not to vote for the democrats. Made a fool of himself with his lies and giggles like a middle school girl. 82 interruptions and his arrogance.
waltspecht 3 years, 1 month ago
He was nervous that he just might make one of his foot in mouth comments. Nervousness and worry are sometimes exhibited as giggling and facial expressions. I imagine he was told what most wittnesses are told. Once asked a question, count to ten slowly and then provide a minimalist answer. Don't ever instantly respond to a question, it might show your fault. I also wonder if they had one of those discreat ear buds and kept sying stay calm over and over again?
RedEric 3 years, 1 month ago
He kept fact checkers busy. With 6 days of preparation his lies were not gaffes, they were part of the reelection plan.
Clif 3 years, 1 month ago
Joe Biden....such stupidity!!! Can you imagine him being president? Obama chose him to make himself look better....What is so funny about the country going down the toilet and all he does is laugh about it? Ryan's ability and seriousness made Biden look all the more stupid.
coachjohnson42 3 years, 1 month ago
Joe Biden put that little runt Ryan in his place and won that debate. Case closed!!!
Sister_Ruby 3 years, 1 month ago
NO surprise that you think the dopiest, disrespectful debate performance in history, which was beneath the dignity of the office of VP, was great.
Somebody 3 years, 1 month ago
Bull Crap Coach, what's the matter you didn't drink enough beer last night, so you had to drink some more this morning? Next time when you watch a debate, try being sober. It's that alcohol that makes you say these stupid things.
VSU 3 years, 1 month ago
I bet coach didn't even watch the debate, he's just being his usual troll self.
bubbavet 3 years, 1 month ago
"A waste is a terrible thing to mind"
Bulldawg 3 years, 1 month ago
You comment is a waste of space on my screen. You have proven by your troll comments that you do not have a mind to waste. Romney and Ryan will prevail.
Sherwood_Eagle_Alum 3 years, 1 month ago
Bubbavet made the comment not BubbaVet_RuReel.
Bulldawg 3 years, 1 month ago
I know, I can read. It is still a stupid comment. Thank you for stating the obvious.
Sherwood_Eagle_Alum 3 years, 1 month ago
Okay? Considering bubbavet is an obvious republican...
chinaberry25 3 years, 1 month ago
You sure said it. Wasted money beyond belief. Most folks know when you give a person someone else money to manage and no budget then will spend all of it. Too bad this country is already gone to the dogs.
alleebrin 3 years, 1 month ago
Laughing out loud! Got your head in the sand again!
Sister_Ruby 3 years, 1 month ago
The United States is borrowing $650 BILLION EACH AND EVERY DAY and Joe Biden thinks it's funny and Barack Obama thinks that Big Bird will save his re-election bid.
Somebody please tell me this nightmare is just a bad dream..............if not....our beloved country is just about finished.
FryarTuk 3 years, 1 month ago
Romney is the one that brought up Big Bird as a spending reduction centerpiece in the debate. Obama just served it up to him on a very cold platter. It is histrionics from both even though Obama's use was much more creative.
alleebrin 3 years, 1 month ago
If the revenues taken in the US government were spent prudently, BIg Bird and all the other hand-outs could be easily funded. It's not a question of how much money but how wisely it's spent - your money and mine!
FryarTuk 3 years, 1 month ago
Thumbs up, Alleeb!
whodat 3 years, 1 month ago
please provide the source for your statement that "the U.S. is borrowing 650 billion per day".
Sister_Ruby 3 years, 1 month ago
Joe Biden who thinks it's funny. Laughed his A$$ off about it.
FryarTuk 3 years, 1 month ago
Ryan and Biden are both 24kt goof balls. Biden was singing the far left tune and Ryan was singing off tune. Ryan didn't have the slightest idea about foreign and military policies. The only thing he wanted to do was go to war in Syria and Iran. He was like a silly maid at a taffy pull with a room full of suitors. His primary criticizism of Obama on the current president's mideast policy was using the label of "reformer' for Syrian president Bashar Hafez al-Assad. And, oh yeah. "We're replacing Afghan solidiers too quickly for our warriors but R&R agree on Obama's timeline."Wow! Brilliant. As for the R&R tax policy well, their gonna reduce taxes by 20% on everybody by closing loop holes but refuse to say what loop holes will be closed. But no that won't increase the national deficit or debt even though we're gonna spend two trillion more dollars on military spending but they don't know where yet. That spending will be deficit neutral because it will be squeezed out of what Ryan says will be eliminating military reduction in the sequestration bill (which both Biden and Ryan) supported and the Pentagon's (Obama's) 500 billion military spending reduction. Now brothers and sisters, that is declamatory sophistry to match no other. I was real disappointed that foreign policy wasn't addressed more thoroughly. After all, there is China, Europe, South America, Australia, Indonesia, UN, needless trillions of dollars in wasteful expenditures, etc. etc. I'm sticking with my write in vote for Ron Paul. I will not dance with the devil moonlight or not.
bigbob 3 years, 1 month ago
Yea, you will teach em by wasting a vote. If your going to waste your vote you shouldn't be complaining about anyone.
FryarTuk 3 years, 1 month ago
bbob, that's what happens when your reason gets taxed into thinking you get frightened and defensive and you feel the need to remove anything requiring mental process beyond a brain fart. The very essence of freedom is incorporated in the first ten ammendments (Bill of Rights) among which is the first " . . . Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. " Did you take 8th grade civics or attend any scout meetings or just crack an encyclopedia? Might have helped. You get my point. People not only have a right to speak up they damned well better raise their voices to the mainstream of politics because right now we are all swimming up stream against a pretty severe current. The two parties got us into this mess and they sure can't lead us out because the blind don't lead the blind except over the cliff. Well, gotta go am off to the Throwdown. Write in Ron Paul for President.
Sister_Ruby 3 years, 1 month ago
Oh yeah Rolling Stone.......known for its fair minded journalism and political insight.
Sister_Ruby 3 years, 1 month ago
........expecially after a few tokes...........
coachjohnson42 3 years, 1 month ago
as my favorite VP would say....Thats a bunch of "stuff".........and you guys who thinks he won is full of the same "stuff".....and your "stuff stinks"...... GO BIDEN!!!
VSU 3 years, 1 month ago
Your right coach, anyone who thinks Biden won is not only full of that stuff but eating that stuff as well. And it is obvious you have been eating more than your share.
Sister_Ruby 3 years, 1 month ago
sometimes coach get it right
chinaberry25 3 years, 1 month ago
Obama, by selecting "Biden as his running mate assured himself that he would never be killed by anyone because no one wants that yokel as president.
coachjohnson42 3 years, 1 month ago
Ryan was full of stuff.......and lost....just like he will lose next month........Dont go anywhere November 7th...got something special planned for you guys!!
VSU 3 years, 1 month ago
We'll have a special box of tissue waiting for you.
Tekasmom 3 years, 1 month ago
Biden may have smiled too much and last week Obama was just too polite. Nevertheless, the Republicans cannot keep their lies straight. They have flip-flopped on every issue depending on which group they are speaking to.
If you do not need Medicare now or in the future, if you do not believe women deserve equal pay for equal work and if you do not believe women have the right to make the decisions over their body--vote Republican. Voting Republican will not make life any better; at least you know what has transpired in the past 4 years, sometimes the devil you know is better than the devil you don't know!
Romney is only interested is scamming the country like he has with his offshore accounts and his 400 million in 401K, you and I are allowed 30K. His answer to health care is a voucher and don't get too sick because his plan won't cover you with any pre-existing conditions. He is full of lies and his little punk, Goober is no better. He could not even tell the truth about the time it took to run a race! Give me a break!
gotanyfacts 3 years, 1 month ago
Tekasmom appears to be another brainwash victim, regurgitating MSNBC spin and fantasy. She does not have any understanding of Republican policies. Ignorance is bliss.
chinaberry25 3 years, 1 month ago
coach, is that a threat??? Since O is going to pull a Jimmy Carter!
coachjohnson42 3 years, 1 month ago
Meaning, I have special posts waiting for all of you to enjoy......
VSU 3 years, 1 month ago
You're gonna be disappointed when you don't get to post them, much to our delight.
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5. Your PUG Battleground isn't up to snuff.
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Some nights you log into the Arena and it feels like if you bought a duck, it'd drown. You keep getting DK/druid team after DK/druid team. You couldn't peel the enemy warrior if he were a banana. The only healers you see wear plate armor, and they're all handy with the bubbles. Even after dozens of matches, you don't feel like you can win more than one or two.
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In a vaguely surreal sight during a big homecoming week for the Detroit rocker, White threw the ceremonial first pitch at Comerica Park before the Tigers' Tuesday game against the Chicago White Sox.
It was a Christmas in July theme at the ballpark, and donning the Santa suit to play catcher was White's road manager, Lalo Medina. ...


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Kristin Cavallari was as shocked and bummed as everyone else to be shown the door on Tuesday night's elimination episode of Dancing with the Stars.
The reality star, 24, scored high marks and praise from the judges in the first three weeks of the ABC smash -- nabbing 24 out of 30 points (just 3 points shy of leader Ricki Lake) for her "Crazy in Love" samba with Mark Ballas on Monday's show.
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She mused that, perhaps, viewer votes had little do with her actual dancing skills.
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After 10 years of marriage, Lisa and Kevin Dupre were finally expecting their first child. Excitement, joy and, yes, a little bit of trepidation, surrounded them as the pregnancy progressed. But at 21 weeks, Lisa was hospitalized, and on February 11, 1999 at 24 weeks and two days pregnant, just more than half-way through a normal pregnancy, Lisa delivered Daniel.
Weighing just 1 pound 10 ounces, Daniel came out screaming and kicking. "He was a fighter from day one," commented Lisa. But his condition was still precarious. And like other parents of children born very prematurely, Lisa and Kevin were scared. Fortunately, though, Daniel was born at Women & Infants Hospital, the site of one of the finest neonatal intensive care units (NICU) in the country.
Each year, Women & Infants admits nearly 1,300 high-risk infants to its Special Care Nursery, 15 percent of whom are transferred from other area hospitals. According to James Padbury, MD, pediatrician-in-chief at Women & Infants, 60 percent of the babies in the NICU are admitted for problems related to prematurity; 20 percent are full-term babies with infections or problems adjusting; and 20 percent are babies with birth defects, metabolic disorders or surgical problems.
Women & Infants' survival rates for premature babies is excellent. According to Dr. Padbury, babies born at 23 weeks gestation have a 46 percent survival rate; 24 weeks gestation have a 59 percent survival rate; and 25 weeks gestation have a 82 percent survival rate. "It just goes to show how important each week - each day even - is in the life of a developing baby," commented Dr. Padbury.
But where Mother Nature leaves off, the hospital picks up. Among leading academic medical centers in the Northeast, Women & Infants' NICU boasts the highest survival rate of babies born weighing less than 750 grams (1 pound, 6 ounces).
Born so early and so small, Daniel Dupre is certainly a success story. Like many premature babies, Daniel was born with some very serious health consequences and therefore, spent the first 95 days of his life with the help of the sophisticated technology in the hospitals' Special Care Nursery -- not to mention the specialized expertise of a highly qualified, interdisciplinary team of practitioners. That team includes highly trained nurses, neonatologists, neonatal fellows, pediatric residents, radiologists, respiratory therapists, nutritionists, social workers, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and administrative staff.
In Daniel's case, his lungs weren't fully developed, so he needed help breathing. And his digestive system wasn't fully mature, so he developed reflux and had a difficult time eating. Like many "preemies," Daniel needed laser eye surgery to correct vision problems that sometimes result from prematurity.
"Some of the more unstable babies come in requiring respiratory care, surgical intervention, intravenous lines, antibiotics and ventilators. They are fed by IV and then, after two or three days, by a gavage tube in the nose," commented Dawn Andrews, RN, MS, nurse manager of Women & Infants' Special Care Nursery. "Once the babies get bigger and stronger, we start to decrease the IV feedings and move them to total gastric feeding."
Once stable, many babies are transferred to Women & Infants' Continuing Care Nursery. Still part of the Special Care Nursery, this area really focuses on parent participation. Parents are encouraged to become as involved as possible in the daily care of their baby, including feedings, changing, bathing and basic care.
"Toward the end of a baby's stay, the parents do the majority of the work, with the nurses teaching and guiding," said Dawn Andrews. "Before the baby goes home, it's really important that the parents feel comfortable and confident being on their own."
And although the parents are on their own, the nurses and staff in the Special Care Nursery are just a phone call away. Day or night, staff are available to the Special Care Nursery "graduates" to answer questions to just provide some needed support and encouragement.
Today, Daniel Dupre is still on oxygen at night and still takes Zantac for his reflux. But he's developing like a normal child. "Daniel is developing normally for his adjusted age of 8 months and he's very smart," said Lisa. "Some of his physical development needs a little help, so a physical therapist comes to our house weekly to work with him."
No one expects to have a baby that will need the sophisticated services provided in a NICU environment. But according to Dr. Padbury, each year about 11 percent of all babies born at Women & Infants Hospital are admitted to the NICU. Of those babies, more than half of the parents had no indication that they were carrying a baby who would require such sophisticated levels of care.
"No one wants to be in the position we were in," said Lisa Dupre. "But the staff in the Women & Infants' NICU are like family, and they take you under their wing. They truly are our angels from heaven."


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The month of July has come to a close and what better time to take a broad overview of how a conference is doing on the recruiting trail than the first week in August, roughly six months from Signing Day. Today we'll take a look at the verbal commitments for the ACC, where most of the conference is about halfway to a full recruiting class.
Boston College (13)
Offensive lineman Jim Cashman (Haddonfield, N.J.)
Athlete Dan Crimmins (Demarest, N.J.)
Tight end Sam Grant (North Royalton, Ohio)
Defensive back Donovan Henry (West Rosbury, Mass.)
Offensive lineman Win Homer (Christchurch, Va.)
Wide receiver Harrison Jackson (Purcellville, Va.)
Linebacker Tim Joy (North Chelmsford, Mass.)
Running back Akeel Lynch (Athol Springs, N.Y.)
Defensive end Malachi Moore (Sparta, N.J.)
Defensive back Justin Simmons (Stuart, Fla.)
Linebacker Mike Strizak (Ramsey, N.J.)
Offensive lineman Frank Taylor (Warminster, Pa.)
Wide receiver Joel Zoungrana (Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
Clemson (14)
Defensive lineman Martin Aiken (Bamberg, S.C.)
Defensive back Travis Blanks (Tallahassee, Fla.), Tom Lemming Top 100 for 2012 member
Athlete Zac Brooks (Jonesboro, Ark.)
Linebacker T.J. Burrell (Goose Creek, S.C.)
Offensive lineman Patrick Destefano (Roebuck, S.C.), Tom Lemming Top 100 for 2012 member
Defensive back Ronald Geohaghan (Fairfax, S.C.)
Offensive lineman Jay Guillermo (Marryville, Tenn.)
Athlete Germone Hopper (Charlotte, N.C.)
Offensive lineman Oliver Jones (Ninety Six, S.C.)
Quarterback Chad Kelly (Buffalo, N.Y.)
Defensive end Shaquille Lawson (Central, S.C.)
Offensive lineman Javarius Leamon (Woodruff, S.C.)
Kicker Bradley Pinion (Concord, N.C.)
Defensive back Cordrea Tankersley (Aiken, S.C.)
Duke (14)
Tight end Daniel Beilinson (Cary, N.C.)
Offensive lineman Casey Blaser (Charlotte, N.C.)
Defensive end Allen Jackson (Owings Mills, Md.)
Kicker Ross Martin (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio)
Wide receiver Max McCaffrey (Highlands Ranch, Colo.)
Wide receiver Anthony Nash (West Chester, Pa.)
Defensive back Dwayne Norman (Jacksonville, Fla.)
Wide receiver Erich Schneider (Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.)
Quarterback Thomas Sirk (Glen St. Mary, Fla.)
Offensive lineman Tanner Stone (Dallas, Texas)
Defensive back Michael Westray (Waldorf, Md.)
Linebacker Deion Williams (Orange, Calif.)
Defensive end A.J. Wolfe (Tarrytown, N.Y.)
Defensive end Carlos Wray (Shelby, N.C.)
Florida State (15)
Kicker Roberto Aguayo (Groveland, Fla.)
Punter Cason Beatty (Charlotte, N.C.)
Athlete Chris Casher (Mobile, Ala.)
Wide receiver Marvin Bracy (Orlando, Fla.)
Defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. (Denton, Texas), Tom Lemming Top 100 for 2012 member
Linebacker Ukeme Eligwe (Stone Mountain, Ga.)
Defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. (St. Petersburg, Fla.), Tom Lemming Top 100 for 2012 member
Offensive lineman James Hamilton (Orlando, Fla.)
Tight end Christo Kourtzidis (Orange, Calif.)
Quarterback Sean Maguire (West Orange, N.J.)
Running back Mario Pender (Cape Coral, Fla.), Tom Lemming Top 100 for 2012 member
Defensive tackle Justin Shanks (Prattville, Ala.)
Defensive tackle Dalvon Stuckey (De Funiak Springs, Fla.)
Offensive tackle Alphonse Taylor (Mobile, Ala.)
Defensive back P.J. Williams (Ocala, Fla.)
Georgia Tech (10)
Offensive lineman Will Adams (Tyrone, Ga.)
Running back Marcus Allen (Hilliard, Fla.)
Athlete Dennis Andrews (Tallahassee, Fla.)
Athlete Antonio Crawford (Tampa, Fla.)
Defensive tackle Pat Gamble (Carrollton, Ga.)
Defensive end Junior Gnonkonde (Lakeland, Ga.)
Defensive end Francis Kallon (Lawrenceville, Ga.)
Offensive lineman Chase Roberts (Norcross, Ga.)
Linebacker Tyler Stargel (Gulf Shores, Ala.)
Athlete Michael Summers (Statesboro, Ga.)
Maryland (14)
Defensive end Roman Braglio (Owings Mills, Md.)
Offensive lineman Nick Brigham (Atlanta, Ga.)
Wide receiver Malcolm Culmer (Willingboro, N.J.)
Linebacker Brock Dean (Harrisburg, Pa.)
Wide receiver Amba Etta-Tawo (Powder Springs, Ga.)
Tight end P.J. Gallo (Holland, Pa.)
Defensive back Alvin Hill (Locust Grove, Ga.)
Quarterback Perry Hills (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Offensive lineman Mike Madaras (Olney, Md.)
Defensive back Anthony Nixon (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Quarterback Shawn Petty (Greenbelt, Md.)
Athlete Joe Riddle (Frederick, Md.)
Quarterback Caleb Rowe (Greer, S.C.)
Linebacker Avery Thompson (Chesapeake, Va.)
Miami (22)
Linebacker Keith Brown (Miami, Fla.)
Linebacker James Burgess Jr. (Homestead, Fla.)
Wide receiver Jontavious Carter (Cordele, Fla.)
Quarterback Gray Crow (Clearwater, Fla.)
Defensive back Vernon Davis (Miami, Fla.)
Quarterback Preston Dewey (Austin, Texas)
Offensive lineman Ereck Flowers (Miami, Fla.)
Defensive end Jelani Hamilton (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), Tom Lemming Top 100 for 2012 member
Defensive end Dwayne Hoilett (Vero Beach, Fla.)
Athlete Brandon Holifield (Tallahassee, Fla.)
Defensive back Larry Hope (Miami, Fla.)
Wide receiver Angelo Jean-Louis (Wellington, Fla.)
Running back Randy "Duke" Johnson (Miami, Fla.)
Wide receiver D'Mauri Jones (Leesburg, Fla.)
Linebacker Raphael Kirby (Stone Mountain, Ga.)
Defensive back Amos "A.J." Leggett (Miami, Fla.)
Linebacker Reggie Northrup (Jacksonville, Fla.)
Defensive end Jake O'Donnell (Doylestown, Pa.)
Defensive end Trent Taylor (Lakeland, Fla.)
Quarterback David Thompson (Miami, Fla.)
Wide receiver Herb Waters (Homestead, Fla.)
Linebacker Josh Witt (Weston, Fla.)
North Carolina (11)
Athlete Kedrick Davis (Charlotte, N.C.)
Defensive back Nate Dortch (Fort Myers, Fla.)
Offensive lineman John Ferranto (Burlington, N.J.)
Offensive lineman Jon Heck (Jacksonville, Fla.)
Tight end Terrance Knox (Concord, N.C.)
Tight end Justin Meredith (Anderson, S.C.)
Defensive tackle J.J. Patterson (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.)
Linebacker Shakeel Rashad (Jacksonville, Fla.)
Quarterback Patton Robinette (Maryville, Tenn.)
Linebacker Christian Russell (Chatham, Va.)
Athlete Phillip Williamson (Durham, N.C.)
N.C. State (12)
Defensive tackle Deylan Buntyn (Roswell, N.M.)
Defensive back Niles Clark (Marietta, Ga.)
Quarterback A.J. Doyle (West Roxbury, Mass.)
Offensive lineman Eddie Gordon (Boilling Springs, S.C.)
Wide receiver Xavier Griffin (Newark, Del.)
Tight end David Grinnage (Newark, Del.)
Wide receiver Charlie Hegedus (Marietta, Ga.)
Defensive back Majid Salahuddin (Fayetteville, N.C.)
Defensive back Josh Sessoms (Bailey, N.C.)
Quarterback Manny Stocker (Coatesville, Pa.)
Quarterback James Summers (Greensboro, N.C.)
Defensive end Joe Wright (Greenville, N.C.)
Virginia (18)
Defensive back Demeitre Brim (Lakeland, Fla.)
Wide receiver Jamall Brown (Hampton, Va.)
Athlete Maurice Canady (Richmond, Va.)
Offensive lineman Tyrell Chavis (Richmond, Va.)
Wide receiver Anthony Cooper (Virginia Beach, Va.)
Tight end Kyle Dockins (Virginia Beach, Va.)
Offensive lineman Ryan Doull (Fork Union, Va.)
Linebacker Mark Hall (Virginia Beach, Va.)
Quarterback Matt Johns (Warrington, Pa.)
Offensive lineman Sean Karl (Manorville, N.Y.)
Offensive lineman Andre Miles-Redmond (Richmond, Va.)
Offensive lineman Michael Mooney (Malvern, Pa.)
Defensive back C.J. Moore (Buford, Ga.)
Linebacker Kwontie Moore (Norfolk, Va.)
Defensive end Michael Moore (Hyattsville, Md.), Tom Lemming Top 100 for 2012 member
Athlete Max Valles (Hammonton, N.J.)
Athlete Wilfred Wahee (Norfolk, Va.)
Defensive end Courtnye Wynn (Norfolk, Va.)
Virginia Tech (23)
Defensive end Woody Baron (Brentwood, Tenn.)
Linebacker Jawand Blue (Boca Raton, Fla.)
Linebacker Deon Clarke (Chesterfield, Va.)
Running back J.C. Coleman (Chesapeake, Va.)
Offensive lineman Augie Conte (Powhatan, Va.)
Defensive end Seth Dooley (Salem, Va.)
Wide receiver Desmond Frye (Chester, Va.)
Athlete Der'Woun Greene (Portsmouth, Va.)
Wide receiver Mark Irick (St. Matthews, S.C.)
Tight end Dakota Jackson (Roanoke, Va.)
Defensive end Jarontay Jones (Stone Mountain, Ga.)
Defensive back Donaldven Manning (Miami, Fla.)
Linebacker Dahman McKinnon (Hope Mills, N.C.)
Athlete Brenden Motley (Christianburg, Va.)
Athlete Mario Nixon (Norfolk, Va.)
Defensive back Donovan Riley (Norfolk, Va.)
Defensive tackle Alston Smith (Virginia Beach, Va.)
Wide receiver Thomas Smith (Williamsburg, Va.)
Offensive lineman Adam Taraschke (Fredericksburg, Va.)
Defensive back Davion Tookes (Fairburn, Ga.)
Linebacker Devin Vandyke (Lorton, Va.)
Offensive lineman Jack Willenbrock (Exton, Pa.)
Defensive tackle Nigel Williams (Richmond, Va.)
Wake Forest (9)
Defensive end Josh Banks (Apex, N.C.)
Tight end Zach Gordon (Carrollton, Ga.)
Defensive tackle Sheldon Lewison (Seffner, Fla.)
Quarterback Alec Morris (Allen, Texas)
Tight end Anthony Rook (Greenville, N.C.)
Offensive lineman Will Smith (Christchurch, Va.)
Offensive lineman Joel Suggs (Randleman, N.C.)
Defensive back LaRonji Vason (Prattville, Ala.)
Running back Joshua Wilhite (Missouri City, Texas)


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According to the latest jobs report released Friday, employers are adding jobs across the country but unemployment remains steady. Meanwhile, here in KELOLAND, state leaders are still working to fill open positions throughout South Dakota.
The governor and others have held five workforce summits in communities across the state and have one left in Sioux Falls later this month.
Finding enough workers to fill open positions at Banner Engineering is getting tough. Its neighbors in Aberdeen's industrial park face the same challenge.
"And we're going to have to continue to look for new and different ways to let people know that we have jobs, especially in northeastern South Dakota," Richard Inman, director of manufacturing, said.
Skilled technical workers are the hardest to come by for Banner's Aberdeen location. It's partnering with schools and has increased its internship program to try solving that issue.
"So far we're seeing results from that and we do have some people on staff in the Aberdeen plant who were interns here four and five years ago," Inman said.
That's one solution employers have been talking about at workforce summits across the state. Northern State University President James Smith can tell.
"I have more requests that come across my desk than I have ever seen before," Smith said.
And more companies are paying interns than Smith has ever seen before.
After the summits, the state has also been compiling common challenges employers face. The labor department found there aren't enough workers trained in high demand career fields and students don't know about those fields.
Companies are working with schools to change that. Smith says NSU is tailoring programs to meet demands of employers in South Dakota.
"We're trying to work with the needs of the workforce and trying to get our students to see the opportunities that are available to them out there in the world of work," Smith said.
Students are entering into one of the stronger job markets Smith has seen during his time in higher education. They can benefit from that, he says, if their skill sets match the needs in the market.
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10 March 2008
The Lawyer
Neville Howe: Royal & SunAlliance
Neville Howe has followed Royal & SunAlliance's mantra of putting the customer first and brought the legal team bang up to date in the process.
Nice work if you can get it
The Ministry of Justice's (MoJ) caveat over which barristers are the highest-paid legal aid practitioners appears to be absolutely justified.
• Watson Farley & Williams has hired Dr Clemens Hillmer as a partner for its Hamburg office. He joins from Ince & Co where he was as an associate.
...As MoJ names top legal aid earners
Balbir Singh, head of Birmingham-based Equity Chambers, has been revealed as the highest-paid legal aid criminal barrister for the second year in a row, according to Ministry of Justice (MoJ) figures.
A&O elects Dejonghe's successor in Belgium
Allen & Overy has elected Dirk Meeus as Belgian chief following the promotion of Wim Dejonghe to global managing partner.
Allen & Overy and the UN most attractive employers say students
The United Nations and Allen & Overy have emerged as the most popular employers among students who are interested in a career in the law.
Andrew Clinton: ASB Law
With a target turnover of £25m by 2010, South East firm ASB Law wants to reverse the downward trend in its turnover figures.
Andrew Holroyd
What was your first-ever job?Grave digger, Nab Wood Cemetery, Shipley, Yorkshire.
Are we ready for prenups to become the law?
Having generated an estimated £18m from three earlier divorces, Susan Crossley was roundly criticised in the media for having the temerity to pursue her fourth husband for a share of his fortune.
Ashurst handed key role on Indian IPO
Ashurst has been instructed on its first Indian IPO, advising on the $400m (£196.80) flotation of Rural Electrification Corporation on India's Bombay and National stock exchanges.
Bakers and Norton Rose navigate DP World's first Egyptian buyout
Baker & McKenzie and Norton Rose have steered through the first Egyptian investment by Dubai ports operator DP World, which has taken control of the Sokhna Port Development Company.
Banking and finance
The credit crisis has had a huge impact on the legal market since it began last summer.
Barrister revenue hits £250K at Kings
Average revenue per barrister (RPB) at North West set Kings Chambers has broken through the £250,000 barrier.
BAT uses Herbies on danish purchase
British American Tobacco (BAT) has turned to Herbert Smith for advice on its £2.05bn purchase of Scandinavia's largest tobacco brand.
Bird & Bird merges with Finnish firm Fennica
Bird & Bird has boosted its Nordic coverage, merging with 10-partner Finnish firm Fennica Attorneys.
BLP shows its rock-solid 'Star' quality
For the second year running, Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) picked up the trophy for HR Team of the Year at The Lawyer HR Awards 2008, as well as the for Excellence in Training and Most Effective Internal Communications awards.
'Boring' Budget reveals little change on corporation tax
There was little news in the Budget for companies to be concerned about, with Alistair Darling confirming that corporation tax will fall from 38 per cent to 28 per cent by April.
Called to the bar
We've all been there. You're entertaining clients at a country hotel and the bar is about to close, but the nearest nightclub is miles away.
Child support
One of the chosen charities for The Lawyer Awards 2008, Kids Company gives vulnerable children and teenagers the chance for a fresh start
Clifford Chance GC demands freedom from conflicts
CC general counsel and chairman of the City of London Law Society rules and regulation committee Chris Perrin has called for significant widening of client conflict.
DLA Piper bulks up Middle East corporate team
DLA Piper has bulked up its presence in the Middle East with the hire of regional corporate head Peter Monk.
DLA Piper launches in Houston
DLA Piper yesterday announced the opening of an office in Houston, Texas with three lawyers from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld and Howrey.
Don't leave home without it
The last time Tulkinghorn travelled beyond the comfort of his reading room, he packed three gallons of fine port and a change of long johns. And that was just for a trip to Reading.
Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs in merger with top black firm MNMR
South African law firm Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs (ENS) has merged with 100 per cent black-owned firm MNMR in a bid to become the firm with the greatest number of black lawyers in the country.
Edwards Angell UK escapes layoffs
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge today (Thursday 13 March) become the latest US firm to lay off a group of associates.
EMW Law recruits ex-MAB chair to spearhead expansion
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Eversheds lures wind farm pioneer
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Eversheds procures new HR director
Eversheds has appointed Serco Group human resources chief Lucy Adams as its new HR director.
Exchange reaches 100-barrister tally
Exchange Chambers has become the latest set to reach the 100-barrister mark following five new barrister hires.
Farrers rejigs management post election
Farrer & Co's management board has undergone a shake-up following James Furber's election as senior partner.
Firms culled as Trillium picks panel
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Firms package up Britton Group deal
Browne Jacobson, DLA Piper and Eversheds advised on the £77m secondary buyout of Britton Group by HSBC Private Equity and HSBC Bank.
Former GC Switalski wins discrimination case against F&C
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Fox Williams raid hits Faegre's London offering
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Freshfields confirms Allen and Goetz hires from White & Case
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Freshfields creates HR partner role
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Freshfields' Crisp joins Saïd Business School
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Freshfields' management moves seats
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Re: SmGs are Not Overpowered.whystopnow Nov 19, 2012 9:51 AM (in response to whystopnow)
It's funny how nobody responds, hmmm, I wonder why...
Re: SmGs are Not Overpowered.banned-again Nov 19, 2012 9:55 AM (in response to whystopnow)
smg's might not be overpowered by them selves but stick a laser sight on them and the are
Re: SmGs are Not Overpowered.chibistevo32 Nov 19, 2012 9:56 AM (in response to whystopnow)
SMGs aren't overpowered. Laser sight is.
It's funny how you say not to rush about and deal accordingly. It's said SMG users rushing YOU that is the problem in this game.
Re: SmGs are Not Overpowered.redline70689 Nov 19, 2012 9:56 AM (in response to whystopnow)
every gun has a place and time. SMGs and shot guns are for small CQB maps. AR's are for medium to long range. Snipers are for large open maps (turbine). I agree with the OP. The fact UAV's are so easy to get in this game and hiding from them isnt unlocked until lvl 55 makes people do dumb things exactly like you said. They see a red dot and go running for it.
suggestions to those who cry about SMG's: throw flash bangs and aim for their head. no matter what weapon your using or going up against, nothing beats a good flash bang and a couple rounds to the head.
Re: SmGs are Not Overpowered.banned-again Nov 19, 2012 9:59 AM (in response to redline70689)
aim for the head good advice pity you get sprayed down before you even get the chance to ads
Re: SmGs are Not Overpowered.JustinNH Nov 19, 2012 10:14 AM (in response to whystopnow)
Well said.
Some games I switch classes from SMG to AR when I get a feel that the other team is going to present better med-long shots than CQ. Hell of a concept I guess...
Re: SmGs are Not Overpowered.ct1486 Nov 19, 2012 10:18 AM (in response to whystopnow)
Most smgs have enough range to beat ars at mid range so your cqb argument is bs they have high rof and better range than their stats indicate. Assault rifles are obsolete due to map design and smgs range. In Blops the 74u was the only smg I could use at any distance in this game all of them seem to be effective. Not to mention they come up faster even without dexterity. I really don't think they should be nerfed(except laser attachment) but assault rifles need a buff to balance it out. Oh and fix the damn lag comp!!!!
Re: SmGs are Not Overpowered.whystopnow Nov 19, 2012 8:51 PM (in response to ct1486)
I always outgun SMGs at mid range when I have an AR.
You're probably doing it wrong, buddy.
Re: SmGs are Not Overpowered.revolix Nov 19, 2012 10:24 AM (in response to whystopnow)
amen to this topic!
Re: SmGs are Not Overpowered.revolix Nov 19, 2012 10:26 AM (in response to revolix)
this game actually separates the weapons and gives them specific uses. in mw2 /3 you could run and gun cqb with the scar h but its meant to be a slower firing medium to long range rifle with decent recoil. i used to be able to throw a silencer on a scar and out gun smgs in mw3 and still get my long range. now its more specific to its class
Re: SmGs are Not Overpowered.whystopnow Nov 19, 2012 8:52 PM (in response to revolix)
Most definitely.
Re: SmGs are Not Overpowered.jahMoon Nov 19, 2012 9:45 PM (in response to whystopnow)
Don't think SMG's are overpowered, just different maps. You analysis works perfectly in MW3 and I could charge with a Type 95 and still take out an SMG. That style of play now will get you a really low PPM stat...Lightweight SMG's will be coming for you...KD will suffer too.
I have always used assault and my k/d was always over 2...not in BO2. First version of COD I am changing to SMG...MP7 with long barrel..have a setup that feels like the Famas.(did use MP40, but it seemed like I was cheating).
Picked up a Chicom CQB (SMG) off the map and I really liked it...some people tell me the SMR is the best assault rifle.
Re: SmGs are Not Overpowered.whystopnow Nov 19, 2012 11:31 PM (in response to jahMoon)
I use an Assualt Rifle and my K/D is 2.01.
PPM is 400 too.
It's really not hard bro. You just have to have awareness and the reaction time of a 50 year old.
You have stuns, shock charges,sensor grenades, claymores, and BBs.
But most importantly, you have cover. If you see a red dot on the minimap, get in a position to take the best shot. Hey if you really want an easy solution, throw a laser sight on your AR. I can't tell you how many SMGs I outguned when they're right in front of me with a Type 25 or Scar with laser sight.
Re: SmGs are Not Overpowered.Tick7 Nov 19, 2012 11:36 PM (in response to whystopnow)
The laser sight is overpowered, not the SMGs.
The SMGs work exactly the way they are meant to work - super effective at close range, competent and medium range, and effectively useless at long range.
Anyone who thinks the SMGs are OP, hasn't gone head to head with an SMG with a Type-25 or an AN94
Re: SmGs are Not Overpowered.whystopnow Nov 19, 2012 11:39 PM (in response to Tick7)
This but the funny thing is...
Every weapon can use a laser sight.
I personall think the Type two five with a LS is the best hybrid gun out there.
Re: SmGs are Not Overpowered.gallp13 Nov 20, 2012 12:13 AM (in response to whystopnow)
Well put sir, a little sense at last. ARs are most enjoyable particularly the FAL. I swear the SMG folks die by this little beastie and squeal WFT every time. Lol.
Just loing this game.
Oh and It's great to be rewarded for shelling out the coin for high qual internetz .
host + ghost = toast


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Bonne's album charted nationwide on AAA stations after ONE WEEK, hitting as high as the #1 spot. "Step Back Baby" was added to Iowa's Star 102.5FM — marking the first time a local artist has been added into regular rotation amongst Top 40 commercial hits. It is receiving regular airplay at this time.
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Kent Memorial Library Commission
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Bob White called the meeting to order at 7:35.
I Roll Call
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: D. Battle, J. Lobo and C Rago.
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motion passed unanimously.
II Public Participation
III Minutes
M.P. Coatti made the motion, seconded by Bruce Rietberg, to amend the June 9, 2009
minutes in Section VIII to state that she had made the motion requesting that $5000 be
given to the KML Foundation. The motion passed.
IV Communication
V Director's Report
• Twenty-one people visited and used the resources of the Department of Labor van
on June 22.
• The Nipon Foundation will donate one hundred books about contemporary Japan
to KML.
• Over two hundred adults participated in the summer reading program; the
children's summer reading program was equally successful. Thanks to Wendy
Taylor, Diane Morse, Lois Gracey and Sue Mack for their hard work.
• Plans for Suffield on the Green are finalized.
• The Suffield Garden Club has adopted KML and will work to rejuvenate its
• The Director presented two options for replacing the current phone system that
suffered serious malfunctioning problems this summer. He will investigate a third
option and report back to the Commission in October.
• The Director discussed removing alcoves in one section of the Library so as to
provide more space for the collection and for replacing furniture in the Library's
public spaces.
• The Director has been appointed chair of the Advisory Council for Library
Planning and Development at the Connecticut State Library and elected to the
Board of Directors of Bibliomation, Inc.
• Bibliomation reconfigured its telecommunications network over the Labor Day
• The competition for a new library card design yielded a winner. Mel Chafetz
made a motion, seconded by Lynne Cigal, for the Library to purchase new library
cards reflecting the winning design at a cost not to exceed $1500. The motion
passed unanimously.
VI Standing Committees
Mike Alexopoulos reported that the Library's investment funds are now being
managed by Merrill Lynch. Bob White praised the extensive research and effort put in
by Mike Alexopoulos, David Battle and Claire Kawalec in finalizing this decision.
Buildings and Grounds Jim McShane outlined in his report the Library's current needs
for a new phone system, new furniture, and some restructuring so as to create more space
for the collection.
Community Relations
Mike Alexopoulos outlined the KML Commission's plans for Suffield on the Green.
Special Committee 2009 Fundraiser
M.P. Coatti reported the arrival of a few more contributions to the annual fund.
VII Unfinished Business Strategic Planning
The Harford Foundation for Public Giving does allocate technical grant money to
libraries in the state for the purpose of hiring consultants to assist them in long range
planning. Mel Chafetz made the motion, seconded by Mike Alexopoulos, to apply to the
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving for such a grant. The motion passed unanimously.
VIII New Business
After presenting three new investment policies, one for the Fuller Memorial Fund, one
for General Endowment Fund, and one for the Capital Account, Mike Alexopoulos made
the motion, seconded by Claire Kawalec, to replace the existing investment policy with
the aforementioned three. The motion passed unanimously.
When Ruth Zimmerman's resigned as KML Commission President, Bob White agreed to
serve as President until the Commission elects a new President. The Commission
members must make recommendations for Mr. White's replacement within the week, and
the Commission will vote at its next meeting.
Claire Kawalec volunteered to replace Ms. Zimmerman on the KML Foundation.
IX Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:30.