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With their combined 29-35 record and no playoff appearances in the last four seasons, many of us are displeased with the Titans' current direction.
And it goes straight to the top -- right into the lap of the owner, Bud Adams.
But it could be worse. The Titans could be owned by Jimmy Haslam.
We can quibble about Bud's hire/fire decisions, his occasional meddling in the draft and that memorable double-bird salute in 2009, but his various business ventures have not compromised his control of this NFL franchise since it landed on Tennessee turf in 1997.
You can't say the same for Haslam and the Browns. As CEO of Pilot Flying J, Haslam's worthiness as an NFL owner has been called into question since the FBI raided the company headquarters in Knoxville on April 15.
There's nothing like an ongoing FBI investigation involving the business of a team owner's to make the NFL hierarchy nervous.
It's no secret that the Haslam family once had its eyes on the Titans franchise. It was only after Bud reiterated that he would keep the team in his family and had made arrangements to cover estate taxes that Haslam looked elsewhere.
His first move was to acquire a minority stake in the Pittsburgh Steelers. With that, he bought a junior membership in the Billionaire Boys Club of NFL owners. When Randy Lerner put the Browns up for sale, Haslam ponied up. Now he's a full-fledged member of one of the most exclusive clubs in the world.
Earlier this week, Haslam told ESPN.com he is "absolutely not" selling the Browns. For now, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the other 31 franchise owners are backing him. That's standard operating procedure. They look out for their own.
Still, there's no doubt the investigation at Pilot Flying J has many around the league concerned. The thought of a company run by an NFL owner being under investigation by the FBI doesn't sit well in a league where image and perception mean so much.
When he assumed ownership of the Browns, Haslam said his hands-on management of Pilot Flying J was an example of the benefits of strong leadership. Given the state of the investigation and recent stories about the company's ballooning debt, Haslam's business sense no longer seems like such an asset for the Browns.
Depending on what eventually does or doesn't turn up in the FBI investigation, Goodell could find himself with quite a quandary. He has come down hard on players who misbehave off the field, basing fines and suspensions on failing to live up to the standards expected of those in the NFL.
But what if it's an owner who has failed to conduct his non-football business up to the standards expected of those in the NFL? Does he get a pass? And if so, why?
Goodell has only himself and his associates to blame for this potentially explosive situation. When Haslam initiated negotiations to buy the Browns, the league went through its customary vetting process but failed to note an FBI investigation that began in May 2011.
Nobody at NFL headquarters knew about it until the feds raided the offices of Pilot Flying J. For a league that prides itself on being prepared for just about everything, that was a major gaffe.
You've got to feel for Browns fans. For the first time since Art Modell packed up his team and moved it to Baltimore, things were looking up in Cleveland. Haslam seemed to be everything they wanted in an owner.
He had deep pockets and a vision for success. He spent $5 million to remodel the team's facilities. He announced a $100 million investment to upgrade the stadium.
Then the FBI knocked on the door.
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The American Economic Association (AEA) takes pride in celebrating its founder Richard T. Ely. This pride is strange, given the character of Elys thought, which is revealed in The Independent Review article The Shaping of a Future Presidents Economic Thought: Richard T. Ely and Woodrow Wilson at The Hopkins by Gary M. Pecquet and Clifford F. Thies, as well as the Econ Journal Watch article Richard T. Ely: The Confederate Flag of the AEA? by Clifford F. Thies and Ryan Daza. In this podcast, Thies is interviewed by the economist Lawrence H. White and explores Elys ideas, values, and impact. Thies is the Eldon R. Lindsay Chair of Free Enterprise and Professor of Economics and Finance at Shenandoah University.
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What if North Korea and Iran become nuclear states? If the United States must live with a nuclear Iran and North Korea, what policies should it adopt? Furthermore, could the U.S. change its foreign policy to reduce the risk of nuclear proliferation to even more countries?
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Published: Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 11:28 a.m.
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A motorcycle accident nearly took the life of Hershel Waters in February when he hit a set of railroad tracks and lost control of his bike.
How to help
A fundraiser for the Fire Rescue Support program will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 19, through Saturday, May 25, at Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins locations in Marion County, during which 10 percent of purchases (before taxes) will be donated.
For more information or to make separate donations, visit www.firerescuesupport.com or call 425-1643.
What Fire Rescue Support does
* Supports fire responders in the field.
* Cares for victims at the scene.
* Refers victims to community support agencies.
* Notifies clergy on behalf of victims.
* Assists with critical incident stress management.
* Visits sick and injured personnel.
* Fills spiritual needs.
* Provides ongoing care to fire rescue personnel and their families
* Offers marital and pre-marital counseling.
* Offers parenting classes.
* Addresses job-related areas of concern.
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"I smacked into a tree head-on," Waters said. "I was unconscious. Apparently, I was not breathing. My helmet actually saved my life."
A Marion County Fire Rescue team in Citra responded to the scene within minutes. On Wednesday, Waters made a visit to Fire Rescue Station 19 inn Sparr to thank the crew for their quick response.
"I'm a critical care paramedic," Waters said. "Because I'm in the field myself, I know thanks do go a long way. I really do have them to thank for saving my life."
While it is uncommon for people to actually set up a thank-you meeting with emergency personnel, it is possible for citizens to show their appreciation through a local nonprofit organization, Fire Rescue Support. Started by Marion County Fire Rescue Chaplain Joe LaCognata on Sept. 11, 2011, the organization reaches out to fire rescue units in Marion County, Ocala and Dunnellon.
LaCognata, a former high school principal in Illinois and currently assistant pastor at Church at the Springs in Ocala, said he has been volunteering with emergency medical services for nearly 30 years and felt a support system was desperately needed.
"For me, the chaplaincy is kind of the dot between the fire service and the ministry," LaCognata said. "The Springs is a large church, and Marion County is broad. I knew doing both of those was going to be challenging. Because of the size of those organizations, it was going to take more than a couple hours work. We were going to need more of a support base."
With May 19-25 designated as National EMS Week, communities across the nation will be reminded to support health care professionals. The weeklong recognition is themed "One Mission, One Team." In Marion County, Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin Robbins stores will be raising funds for Fire Rescue Support by contributing 10 percent of sales from 4 to 9 p.m. those seven days, during which area firefighters, EMTs and paramedics will be scooping ice cream and serving coffee.
A portion of the donations will go toward the purchase of water, snacks and other items, such as coloring books and crayons, to give to children at emergency scenes, LaCognata said.
"We want to make it so it never would cost anything to do the work," he said.
LaCognata believes Fire Rescue Support also will help cut down on the level of stress experienced by emergency personnel.
"The most significant thing in Marion County was the fire in Citra, when five children died," LaCognata said. "That probably would be the single most intense incident that affected our people. But, what the public doesn't understand, (is that) in less dramatic ways, these people deal with this every day. It may not be five children that died. It may be the 1-year-old that stopped breathing during the night."
Marion County Fire Rescue has 32 stations and more than 500 firefighters, said Jessica Geene, public information officer for Marion County Fire Rescue.
"This is such a big organization; what Joe does is infiltrate the whole organization," Greene said. "Every day, they're out there, saving lives and doing amazing things. The service that Joe provides to fire rescue crew members and other first responders is just very special. It means a lot to the guys and girls that deal with things on a daily basis."
Lt. Scott Chappell said a peer support system already exists with his crew at Station 17 in Silver Springs Shores. They know each other's wives and children and, every six weeks or so, they do something fun as a group. He referred to Fire Rescue Support as "fantastic."
"With Joe, we have someone inside the fire department who is able to be there whenever we need them," Chappell said. "We go to fires, and if the house burns down, Joe acts as a liaison. He can slide in to help with the transition."
LaCognata also offers emergency workers a PowerPoint presentation that addresses job-related stress and how to be prepared before an emergency.
"It's sort of like getting an immunization," LaCognata said. "The profession can cause havoc in their lives. My goal is helping them have a wonderful career, loving their job, making a difference and still having a life."
Future plans include the possibility of an adopt-a-station program. Also, LaCognata recently met at the Florida State Fire College with other chaplains from across the state. He is hoping the local program will serve as a model for similar support groups throughout the country.
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Again the Syracuse men's basketball team found itself in a competitive battle that came down to the final minute – and again, it got beat.
Against Louisville last Saturday at the Carrier Dome, with 50 seconds remaining a wide-open Luke Hancock connected on his fourth made 3-pointer from the left wing, and from there the Cardinals went on to beat the Orange 56-53.
Trailing by three after Hancock's big shot, rather than defer the ball to his teammate for a better shot, a well guarded Michael Carter-Williams forced up a missed game tying 3 that missed.
No. 10 Louisville then hit their last seven out of eight free throws en route to sinking the Orange in front of a stunned crowd of 31,745.
"It's big,"said Hancock, who got all 12 of his points from 3-pointers. "This was like a tournament game. It was that kind of atmosphere. This prepares us well. It definitely gives us confidence going into the end of the season. We want to win out the rest of our games and this was another step."
SU has stumbled as of late losing three in row and falling to 22-7, 10-6 in the Big East, while Louisville improved to 23-5 (12-4 league) and are still in contention for the league title after winning five straight.
The victory moved the Cardinals into a tie with Marquette (who beat Notre Dame) and it remained only a half-game behind No. 7 Georgetown. A week earlier SU had that same opportunity, but it's all different now.
Louisville's top threat was Russ Smith, who registered 18 points. Just behind Hancock, Gorgui Dieng finished with his sixth double-double of the season, contributing 11 points and 14 rebounds. The Cardinals overcame a poor offensive performance by point guard Peyton Silva, who was held scoreless (missing all eight 3-pointers), but had four assists and did not turn the ball over once.
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The Gang of Four (四人衆, Yonin-shū) were a group of four people, who served under Yomi and appeared in Naruto: Shippūden the Movie. Kusuna was the leader and medical-nin of the group, and the one responsible for giving the other three their special chakra powers through the use of chakra snakes given to him by Yomi. The three fighters tend to abuse their newly enchanted chakra, using overly powerful techniques to deal with even the most minor matters, resulting in rapid drainage and requiring replenishment, which ultimately led to their downfall, as their opponents took advantage of their low chakra moment and took them all down while refusing to let them replenish, except Gitai, who was killed earlier when his unstable power led him to self-destruct.


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Sesame seeds, when lightly toasted, complement chocolate incredibly well and add an amazing light, open texture to it. The addition of tahini (roasted sesame paste) intensifies the complexities and flavors in the finished chocolate. This is a fantastic after-dinner chocolate, and also goes exceptionally well with Moroccan, Egyptian and Algerian dishes.
In a saucepan, bring a scant 3/4 cup water and the honey to a simmer. Add the tahini and simmer for 2 minutes. Pour the hot liquid onto the chocolate in a bowl and whisk well until smooth. Allow to cool before refrigerating for at least 2 hours to fully set the ganache.
Lightly toast the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan until golden but not popping open. Leave to cool.
Take the ganache out of the fridge and, using a teaspoon, scoop out uneven quenelles and immediately roll them through the toasted sesame seeds.
Serve at room temperature and eat within 3 days.
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