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|Media ignores Peyton Manning's ties to Donald Trump while hypocritically hammering Tom Brady
|01.27.17 at 6:29 pm ET
Much like Tom Brady, Peyton Manning is tied to Donald Trump. But the media doesn't seem to care. Talk about a double-standard.
Manning spoke to congressional Republicans at a GOP retreat Thursday, focusing on leadership and teamwork. His remarks followed a speech from President Trump, in which he bragged about his general election win in Pennsylvania and once again vowed to investigate voter fraud that didn't happen. If Brady placing a "Make America Great Again" hat in his locker 16 months ago counts as a Trump endorsement, then Manning's decision to speak after him at an event is a proverbial wet kiss.
When the Republican presidential race first started, Manning backed former Florida governor Jeb Bush. He and his brother, Eli, each gave $2,700 to Bush last year. But that didn't stop Trump from name-dropping Manning on the campaign trail. In an interview last February, he showered the all-time leading passer with praise.
"I very much have always liked Peyton Manning," he said. "He is a very good guy. I know him. And he is a very, very good guy. "
That's not too dissimilar from the way Trump talks about Brady. In a recent interview with TMZ about Deflategate, Trump also lauded Brady's integrity.
"He's a friend of mine," Trump said. "He's a great guy and he's great athlete, obviously, but he's a winner."
Unlike Brady, who's called Trump a "good friend" and said "it would be great" if he were elected, Manning deflected when he was asked about Trump last year. He admitted to socializing with him, but didn't say they were friends.
"I've met Donald Trump, I've played a round of golf with him a few times out in Tahoe … The times I've been around him, he's been extremely nice to me," he said.
But actions speak louder than words. In July, Manning posed for a picture with Donald Trump Jr. at a county fair in Mississippi. Imagine, for a second, if Brady were photographed schmoozing with one of Trump's kids. It would probably be one of the lead stories in the country. That wasn't the case with Manning. In fact, it nary garnered a mention.
|Wednesday's Morning Mashup: Peyton Manning reportedly to speak at Republican retreat featuring Donald Trump; Celtics to wear GE patches on uniforms next season
|01.25.17 at 8:30 am ET
Good morning, here is your Wednesday Morning Mashup. For the latest news, start at our WEEI.com home page or click here for the top stories and scores from our news wire.
NBA: Houston at Boston, 7:30 p.m. (CSN)
NBA: Golden State at Charlotte, 8 p.m. (ESPN)
NBA: LA Lakers at Portland, 10:30 p.m. (ESPN)
NHL: Philadelphia at NY Rangers, 8 p.m. (NBCSN)
College basketball: Memphis at Temple, 6 p.m. (CBSSN)
College basketball: SMU at UCF, 6 p.m. (ESPNews)
College basketball: St. John's at Providence, 6:30 p.m. (FS1)
College basketball: Florida State at Georgia Tech, 7 p.m. (NESN)
College basketball: Minnesota at Ohio State, 7 p.m. (Big Ten Network)
College basketball: UConn at South Florida, 7 p.m. (ESPNU)
College basketball: Texas A&M at Mississippi, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN2)
College basketball: Texas Tech at Baylor, 8 p.m. (ESPNews)
College basketball: URI at Richmond, 8 p.m. (CBSSN)
College basketball: Butler at Seton Hall, 8:30 p.m. (FS1)
College basketball: Alabama at Georgia, 9 p.m. (ESPNU)
College basketball: Boston College at Miami, 9 p.m. (NESN)
College basketball: Iowa at Illinois, 9 p.m. (Big Ten Network)
College basketball: Nevada at Boise State, 10 p.m. (CBSSN)
College basketball: UCLA at USC, 11 p.m. (FS1)
College basketball: Washington at Arizona State, 11 p.m. (ESPNU)
— Retired NFL quarterback Peyton Manning is reportedly scheduled to speak at a Republican retreat in Philadelphia which begins on Wednesday.
Speakers at the retreat include President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and British Prime Minister Theresa May.
Before Super Bowl 50, Trump spoke about his admiration for Manning.
"I very much have always liked Peyton Manning," Trump said. "He is a very good guy. I know him. And he is a very, very good guy. So, I have to go with the person I know and I like. I like the other team. I think the other team looks fantastic. Probably, they would be favored by something. But I will stick with Peyton, because he is a very good guy."
Manning has donated to many Republican campaigns in the past, most of them in Tennessee where he went to college.
|NFL roundup: Dolphins' trade with Eagles reportedly back on after Byron Maxwell passes physical
|03.09.16 at 12:36 pm ET
After being held up due to injury concerns, a trade between the Dolphins and Eagles reportedly is back on. According to multiple reports, the Dolphins will swap first-round draft picks with the Eagles in exchange for cornerback Byron Maxwell and linebacker Kiko Alonso. The two teams appeared to be close to finalizing the trade earlier in the week until concerns about an injury to Maxwell's shoulder began to rise.
During the required physicals to complete the trade, the Dolphins medical staff apparently discovered lingering effects of Maxwell's injury, which put him on injured reserve to end last season. ESPN reported Tuesday night that Miami considered the deal to be "dead" after its findings. Wednesday morning, however, news broke that the deal will be going through as originally planned after concerns over Maxwell's injury passed.
The Dolphins were weary of acquiring Maxwell if his injury was expected to linger. He is in just the second year of a six-year, $63 million deal he signed with the Eagles last season in free agency. On top of those concerns, he had a disappointing season as the Eagles' top cover corner last season. After breaking out with the Seahawks the year prior, Maxwell finished with just two interceptions and 64 tackles. The Dolphins may need some depth at cornerback, after reports have indicated the team plans to release four-time Pro Bowler Brent Grimes.
Alonso is in a similar position as well. He came off his worst season as a pro last year, as he fought through several injuries and registered a career-low 43 tackles to go with one interception. He was acquired from the Bills last offseason by former Eagles coach Chip Kelly, in a controversial deal that sent star running back LeSean McCoy to Buffalo.
— In other NFL news, quarterback Matt Hasselbeck announced his retirement Wednesday morning after an 18-year NFL career, and he now will be breaking down the game on the set of ESPN. He reportedly will be joining the "Sunday NFL Countdown" crew as an analyst, while also contributing to broadcasts on Monday nights. In 2005 Hasselbeck made his lone Super Bowl appearance, which was the first in Seahawks history. He served as a backup for the Colts the past three seasons.
— After former Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning announced his retirement earlier this week, interest has grown around Denver as to who will replace him as the Broncos starter. A report Wednesday indicated if the team cannot retain Brock Osweiler, it will pursue 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick via a trade. The 28-year-old Kaepernick has made it clear he is not happy in San Francisco, so the possibility of a deal could be mutually beneficial for both teams.
— Also making headlines Wednesday are the Giants, after the team reportedly inked ex-Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins to a deal. His contract reportedly is worth $62.5 million over five years. In his four-year stint with the Rams, Jenkins was a standout in the secondary. His six defensive touchdowns over that span are the most in the NFL.
— After Calvin Johnson's retirement on Tuesday, the Lions did not waste any time attempting to replace his production. According to reports, the team signed former Bengals wide receiver Marvin Jones to a deal worth an estimated $8 million per season. Additional contract details have not yet been released. The 25-year-old Jones had his best season as a pro last year, catching a career-high 65 passes for 816 yards and four touchdowns.
|Thursday's Morning Mashup: Ex-teammate comes to defense of Peyton Manning regarding Tennessee incident
|03.03.16 at 8:14 am ET
Welcome to Thursday's Morning Mashup. For the latest news, start at our WEEI.com home page or click here for the top stories from our news wire.
NHL: Blackhawks at Bruins, 7 p.m. (NESN)
NBA: Spurs at Pelicans, 8 p.m. (TNT)
NBA: Thunder at Warriors, 10:30 p.m. (TNT)
College basketball: UMass at Rhode Island, 7 p.m. (CBSSN)
College basketball: Memphis at Temple, 7 p.m. (ESPNU)
College basketball: Illinois at Maryland, 7 p.m. (ESPN)
College basketball: Georgia at South Carolina, 7 p.m. (ESPN2)
College basketball: UConn at SMU, 9 p.m. (ESPN2)
College basketball: Northwestern at Penn State, 9 p.m. (ESPNU)
College basketball: Cincinnati at Houston, 9 p.m. (CBSSN)
College basketball: California at Arizona, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
College basketball: Stanford at Arizona State, 11 p.m. (FS1)
MLB preseason: Red Sox at Twins, 7:05 p.m. (NESN, MLB Network; WEEI-FM)
Soccer: Women, United States vs. England, 7:30 p.m. (FS1)
— Peyton Manning remains quiet about his incident with University of Tennessee trainer Jamie Naughright in 1996, but an ex-teammate and others have come to his defense.
Greg Johnson, a linebacker who was one of Manning's Tennessee roommates, claims he was in the training room and witnessed the incident, which he describes as mooning of a fellow athlete and nothing more.
"[Manning] says 'Hey' to [track athlete Malcolm] Saxon and pulls down the back of his shorts, and I saw one butt cheek, and then he pulled his pants up," Johnson told Sports Illustrated's MMQB. "And Jamie said something like, 'Aw, you're an ass.' Then I left. Thought nothing of it."
Naughright described the incident similarly in a 1996 affidavit that was part of an employment discrimination complaint she filed against the school. However, Naughright filed a legal document seven years later alleging that Manning placed his bare behind and testicles against her face.
Johnson said he was not deposed in the 2003 case because he was serving with the Marines in Iraq and was not aware of the more serious accusation.
The MMQB story also quotes others who question Naughright's integrity, including a woman who said she was friends with Naughright until Naughright sued her after allegedly slipping outside her restaurant.
"She sues people to make money," Gretchen Anglero told MMQB.
Naughright also called the Knoxville News Sentinel for years to criticize the paper's failure to adequately cover the training room incident and used "the most vulgar wording imaginable," columnist John Adams said.
— Meanwhile, Manning was in a joking mood during an appearance in Jacksonville, Florida, Wednesday.
Before giving a speech on leadership at the Florida Forum, Manning hinted that he would say something about his impending decision whether to retire from the NFL or return for a 19th season.
Many of you have probably heard that I have a significant announcement to make, so I thought I'd go ahead and make it with all of you here tonight," Manning said. "Papa John's is offering 50 percent off tonight through Friday.
"I'm sure that was the response you were looking for."
|Thursday's Morning Mashup: Giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul sues Adam Schefter, ESPN, over publication of medical records
|02.25.16 at 8:12 am ET
Welcome to Thursday's Morning Mashup. For the latest news, start at our WEEI.com home page or click here for the top stories from our news wire.
NBA: Bucks at Celtics, 7:30 p.m. (CSNNE)
NBA: Thunder at Pelicans, 8 p.m. (TNT)
NBA: Rockets at Trail Blazers, 10:30 p.m. (TNT)
College basketball: Providence at Seton Hall, 7 p.m. (FS1)
College basketball: Florida State at Duke, 7 p.m. (ESPN)
College basketball: Nebraska at Penn State, 7 p.m. (ESPNU)
College basketball: SMU at Memphis, 7 p.m. (ESPN2)
College basketball: UConn at South Florida, 7:30 p.m. (CSNNE)
College basketball: Indiana at Illinois, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
College basketball: UCLA at California, 9 p.m. (ESPN2)
College basketball: Winthrop at High Point, 9 p.m. (ESPNU)
College basketball: Murray State at Eastern Illinois, 9:30 p.m. (CBSSN)
College basketball: Portland at BYU, 11 p.m. (ESPNU)
NHL: Predators at Blackhawks, 8 p.m. (NBCSN)
— After Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul severely damaged his hand in a fireworks accident last July, ESPN's Adam Schefter was on top of the story, tweeting out a copy of Pierre-Paul's medical records to prove that the player had his right index finger amputated.
Schefter later acknowledged that he should have done more to protect Pierre-Paul's medical records. Pierre-Paul apparently agrees, as he filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Schefter and ESPN.
"This action arises out of ESPN reporter Schefter's blatant disregard for the private and confidential nature of Plaintiff's medical records," the lawsuit states, "all so Schefter could show the world that he had 'supporting proof' of a surgical procedure."
The lawsuit does not indicate how much money Pierre-Paul seeks except to say it's "an action for damages in excess of $15,000."
According to previous media reports, Pierre-Paul is believed to have already reached a settlement with Jackson Memorial Hospital, which fired two employees for inappropriately accessing the player's health record.
Pierre-Paul missed the first half of the season but returned to start New York's final eight games, playing with his hand wrapped for protection. He finished with one sack. He had another surgery on the hand after the season.
He is due to become a free agent this offseason.
— A day after 16 of Tennessee's head coaches held a press conference to defend the athletic department following a Title IX lawsuit that accuses the school of fostering a "hostile sexual environment," the lawsuit was amended to include information about alleged mistreatment toward a former Volunteers football player who aided a woman who claimed to have been raped by two other players.
|Tuesday's Morning Mashup: While Broncos wait, evidence continues to pile up against Peyton Manning
|02.23.16 at 8:14 am ET
Welcome to Tuesday's Morning Mashup. For the latest news, start at our WEEI.com home page or click here for the top stories from our news wire.
NBA: Pelicans at Wizards, 7 p.m. (NBA TV)
NBA: Nets at Trail Blazers, 10 p.m. (NBA TV)
College basketball: Virginia Tech at Boston College, 9 p.m. (ESPNU)
College basketball: Rhode Island at Davidson, 6 p.m. (CBSSN)
College basketball: Georgia State at Georgia Southern, 6 p.m. (ESPN2)
College basketball: Alabama at Kentucky, 7 p.m. (ESPN)
College basketball: LSU at Arkansas, 7 p.m. (ESPNU)
College basketball: Temple at Tulsa, 7 p.m. (ESPNews)
College basketball: Rutgers at Minnesota, 7 p.m. (Big Ten Network)
College basketball: Kansas at Baylor, 8 p.m. (ESPN2)
College basketball: Dayton at Saint Louis, 8 p.m. (CBSSN)
College basketball: Michigan State at Ohio State, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
College basketball: TCU at Texas Tech, 9 p.m. (ESPNews)
College basketball: New Mexico at Colorado State, 10 p.m. (CBSSN)
College basketball: UNLV at Boise State, 11 p.m. (ESPNU)
NHL: Blue Jackets at Red Wings, 7:30 p.m. (NBCSN)
— There is speculation that Peyton Manning already has informed the Broncos of his plans for next season, two weeks before the deadline for the team to commit one way or another. However, with the quarterback continuing to get embarrassed in the media over his alleged sexual assault from 1996 and his subsequent treatment of the alleged victim, he continues to lay low.
ESPN reported Monday that the former University of Tennessee trainer who accused Manning of exposing himself and pushing up against her while she examined his injured ankle called a sexual assault crisis center less than three hours after the incident, lending more credence to her version of the facts.
According to court documents, Jamie Naughright called a sexual assault crisis center in Knoxville, Tennessee, and said she had been victimized by a "very well-known public figure … an athlete at UT" and that she did not want to discuss the details because she "feared for her job, worried and feared for her life." Notes written by a crisis center worker quoted Naughright as saying she sensed "there will be a cover-up."
Naughright reported the incident to her supervisor, head trainer Mike Rollo, who discouraged her from going to police.
Manning claimed he was mooning fellow athlete Malcolm Saxon, but Saxon denied that assertion. Rollo said in a deposition that he was the one who initially described the incident as mooning, something he regretted. While he said Naughright never told him Manning made contact with her, Rollo said Naughright had seen other athletes moon one another before previously and she never seemed upset about it. This time, Rollo said Naughright "was distraught, she was upset, and it seemed unusual."
Meanwhile, Tennessee scheduled a press conference for Tuesday morning featuring all 16 of its head coaches. The athletic department did not announce the reason, but it appears to be a response to a federal lawsuit related to the school's handling of sexual assaults, many of which involve UT athletes.
— Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict believes he's being targeted by officials because of his reputation, and that he would not have been penalized for his hit to the head of Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown in the AFC playoffs if not for his previous transgressions.
Burfict's penalty helped set up Pittsburgh for the game-winning field goal in the closing seconds and earned him a three-game suspension from the league.
"I play hard. Sometimes it gets me in trouble," he told ESPN. "My style of play is aggressive, and [the game has] changed, and I have to change with it, and that play right there, I think if I wasn't number 55, I wouldn't have got flagged."
|Monday's Morning Mashup: Broncos reportedly waiting on Peyton Manning decision
|02.15.16 at 8:16 am ET
Welcome to Monday's Morning Mashup. For the latest news, start at our WEEI.com home page or click here for the top stories from our news wire.
College basketball: LIU Brooklyn at St. Francis (N.Y.), 1 p.m. (ESPNU)
College basketball: Oakland at Wright State, 5 p.m. (ESPNU)
College basketball: N.C. State at Virginia, 7 p.m. (ESPN)
College basketball: Morgan State at Hampton, 7 p.m. (ESPNU)
College basketball: Holy Cross at Lehigh, 7:30 p.m. (CBSSN)
College basketball: Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Alcorn State, 9 p.m. (ESPNU)
— Peyton Manning might have more pressing matters on his hands right now — he's taking a beating nationally since the release of legal documents suggesting he launched a defamation campaign against a onetime Tennessee athletic trainer who accused him of sexually harassing her — but he also has some business decisions to make.
The Broncos reportedly are waiting for Manning to decide whether he will return next season before they negotiate with fellow quarterback Brock Osweiler.
Osweiler, who showed promise while filling in for an injured Manning this past season, is set to become a free agent March 9. That same day, Manning's $19 million salary for 2016 — the final year of his five-year deal — becomes fully guaranteed.
According to Denver's 9News writer Mike Klis, the Broncos want to sign Osweiler to a multiyear extension and have him be the starting quarterback next season.
Manning has hinted that he will retire, but he has not made any official announcement.
Meanwhile, Sports Illustrated legal expert Michael McCann revealed some additional information about Manning's issues with former Tennessee trainer Jamie Naughright, noting that in Naughright's initial comments and legal filings, she did not initially say Manning made contact with her when he allegedly exposed himself in the training room in 1996.
Naughright was somewhat vague about exactly what happened other than to say Manning exposed himself, but she later said Manning made contact with her head with his "naked butt and rectum" — making the actions far more serious.
Manning has claimed he was mooning a teammate, although the teammate denied that assertion.
— The Memphis Grizzlies raised some eyebrows Sunday when they sent out a Valentine's Day tweet featuring controversial forward Matt Barnes.
The tweet shows a picture of Barnes looking down at a bouquet of roses and a basketball, with the line: "Love is always the answer."
|Friday's Morning Mashup: Peyton Manning hired private investigators after HGH accusation
|02.05.16 at 8:26 am ET
Welcome to Friday's Morning Mashup. For the latest news, start at our WEEI.com home page or click here for the top stories from our news wire.
NBA: Celtics at Cavaliers, 7:30 p.m. (CSNNE)
NBA: Pacers at Hawks, 7 p.m. (ESPN)
NBA: Spurs at Mavericks, 9:30 p.m. (ESPN)
College basketball: Harvard at Princeton, 7 p.m. (ESPNU)
College basketball: Columbia at Yale, 5 p.m. (FS1)
College basketball: Central Michigan at Akron, 8 p.m. (CBSSN)
College basketball: Saint Peter's at Siena, 9 p.m. (ESPNU)
Soccer: Exhibition, Canada at United States, 10:30 p.m. (FS1)
— Peyton Manning's legal team hired private investigators to find and interrogate former Guyer Institute intern Charles Sly before the release of the Al Jazeera report that suggested the Broncos quarterback and other star athletes had obtained performance-enhancing drugs, according to a story in The Washington Post.
The Post story indicates that private investigators visited Sly's parents' home in suburban Indianapolis and one initially said he was a law enforcement officer but could not provide a badge, leading the family to call 911.
Sly, who said the company shipped HGH to Manning's wife, Ashley, in 2011 while Manning was rehabbing from neck injuries, recanted the statements he made on hidden camera, claiming he made them up in order to impress a potential business associate. His video statement was recorded one day after he talked to Manning investigators.
Ari Fleischer, the crisis management consultant Manning hired, told the Post that a Manning lawyer examined the Mannings' medical records at the Indianapolis anti-aging institute but none of the lawyers or investigators removed any records, coerced Sly into recanting, or did anything that would interfere with subsequent investigations.
"When somebody accuses you of doing something you didn't do — and Al Jazeera refused to tell us who it was — it's only logical to say, 'Who is it, and why are they doing this?"" Fleischer said in defense of the private investigation. "That's human nature."
Fleischer acknowledged that Ashley Manning received medication from the Guyer Institute, but he did not say if it was HGH, citing her right to privacy.
Manning has repeatedly denied any suggestion that he used PEDs, calling the report "garbage." His father, Archie, appeared on ESPN's "Mike & Mike" on Thursday and supported his son.
"I always had a saying when he was going through everything and he had to talk to a lot of different doctors and trainers, and I always said, 'No voodoo.' That was kind of our theme," Archie Manning said. "And he didn't. He said he didn't. He didn't."
— One day after his back-and-forth with NBC Sports analyst Rodney Harrison, Panthers cornerback Josh Norman turned his attention to the Broncos, calling out wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders.
Responding to Sanders saying Norman "talked himself into the media," Norman said, "I think you'd have to be pretty darn good at what you do to talk your way into the spotlight. I haven't been hearing much about him. Obviously he may want to go back and go practice some more."
|Report: Rams have discussed bringing Peyton Manning to LA next season
|02.03.16 at 12:01 pm ET
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Rams have discussed the possibility of bringing Peyton Manning to Los Angeles next season. While many suspect Manning will retire after this year, if he does give it a go in 2016 he apparently already is drawing interest outside of Denver.
Writes Schefter: Manning still must decide whether he wants to play again, and the Rams still are formulating their quarterback plans. But they are monitoring the Manning situation, per a source, which is a sign that the Broncos quarterback could have options next season.
It also sets up the possibility — even if it is remote — that Manning could finish his career in Southern California just as former Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas did with the San Diego Chargers in 1973 and former New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath did with Los Angeles Rams in 1977.
The Rams quarterbacks entering 2016 are Case Keenum, Nick Foles and Sean Mannion. Needless to say, if Manning were to sign with the Rams he would be stepping right into a starting role with the team.
While Manning recently told Bill Belichick that this could be his "last rodeo," it remains to be seen if he will give it one more shot next season.
|Friday's Morning Mashup: Roger Clemens, Roy Halladay trade barbs about Hall of Fame candidacy
|01.08.16 at 8:04 am ET
Welcome to Friday's Morning Mashup. For the latest news, start at our WEEI.com home page or click here for the top stories from our news wire.
NHL: Bruins at Devils, 7 p.m. (NESN)
College hockey: Western Michigan at Notre Dame, 7:30 p.m. (NBCSN)
NBA: Cavaliers at Timberwolves, 8 p.m. (ESPN)
NBA: Thunder at Lakers, 10:30 p.m. (ESPN)
College basketball: Buffalo at Kent State, 6:30 p.m. (CBSSN)
College basketball: Valparaiso at Oakland, 7 p.m. (ESPN2)
College basketball: Western Michigan at Akron, 7 p.m. (ESPNU)
College basketball: UIC at Detroit, 9 p.m. (ESPNU)
College basketball: Utah at Colorado, 9 p.m. (FS1)
College basketball: Women, UConn at Houston, 9 p.m. (ESPN2)
Soccer: FA Cup, Liverpool at Exeter City, 3 p.m. (FS1)
— Roger Clemens generally has taken the high road as sportswriters continue to deny him entrance to the Baseball Hall of Fame, insisting Thursday, "I have distanced myself from the subject and moved on." However, a dismissive comment from a former teammate caused him to go on the offensive.
Roy Halladay, who played his first season in 1998 alongside Clemens on the Blue Jays and went on to win two Cy Young Awards and appear in eight All-Star Games during his 16-year career, tweeted Wednesday that he agreed with writers who leave Clemens and Barry Bonds off their ballots.
Wrote Halladay before the balloting was announced: When you use PEDs you admit your not good enough to compete fairly! Our nations past time should have higher standards! No Clemens no Bonds!
Clemens, who received 45.2 percent of the vote — 7.7 percent more than last year but well short of the 75 percent needed — texted a Houston TV reporter with his response.
"What is disheartening is getting a call or a text from family or friends about an ill-informed player making an asinine statement. The latest coming from a former Blue Jays pitcher," Clemens wrote.
"Just to enlighten him, he was accused of using amphetamines by the 'strength coach.' You should be very careful when putting tweets out while not having your facts on the matter at hand."
Answered Halladay on Twitter: I'll let my reputation speak for itself.
— As expected, the Broncos will go with Peyton Manning at quarterback when they open the playoffs a week from Sunday. And backup Brock Osweiler says he's OK with it.
"I stand behind Peyton. I stand behind Coach. I stand behind this team," Osweiler said Thursday. "You're going to see the same exact guy out of me as you've seen the whole season. Bottom line: I just care about this football team winning games. If coach thinks Peyton gives the team the best chance, then I fully support that."
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Abilene Reporter-News, The (Newspaper) - August 6, 1962, Abilene, Texas ffje Ibttene "WITHOUT OR WITH OFFENSE TO FRIENDS OR FOES WE SKETCH YOUR WORLD EXACTLY AS IT Byron 82ND YEAR, NO. 51 ABILENE. TEXAS, MONDAY MORNING, PAGE ONE I By Katharyn Duff I YE PAGES IN ONE SECTION Associated Prea EDITOR'S NOTE Bob Nail of Albany is the writer today, for Page One Katharyn Duff who is on vacation. Nail, in case you might not know, is a writer of great ability, an author of plays, the origi- nator of the famous Albany Fandangle. He is also an his- torian, an erudite fellow, a man of great wit. His topic: Brush arbor happenings. By BOB NAIL Katharyn Duff, regular mis- tress of this space, has now anrt then devoted part of it to that nearly extinct institution, the brush arbor. Obbie Cunningham of Albany tells a couple of stories worthy of ad- dition to her brush arbor lore. The sto- ries come from the no longer exist- ent f a r m c o m m u n- ities of Diller and New- comb, north NAIL and east of Albany. In the days before the auto finally annihi- lated them, both communities built big shady arbors as sum- mer shelters for religious gath- erings. There was, Obbie remembers, this family which always ar- rived late for services inten- tionally. Having been saved, they seemed to figure they were past further penitence and, therefore, humility. Papa, a rancher, had been selling his calf crop at a right satis- factory price three years running. Mama had a hired girl to help in the kitchen. The boys had ponies of their own and tha girls wore Fort Worth dresses. So they made quite a high-toned procession during the last verse of the opening hymn, moving down center aisle to a reserved bench up front, There was also a cat, sleek, well fed, pampered pet, and somehow he annoyed the back- bench people more than the fam- ily. He always came in the sur- rey with mama and the girls and followed the family down the aisle with a nice feline imita- tion of their assurance of being among the elect. He kept his tail high and flicked the tip of it as he passed forward to sit with the quality. A certain back-bench boy got enough of all this. One night the boy reached toward the ar- rogant tail and fastened a clothes pin on it. There were, Obbie says, forty forked posts holding up the brush roof. The one this screaching cat chose to climb was right by the preach- one holding ,a kerosene lantern so that the preacher could read scripture. On his way up, the cat knocked the lantern down. He tore into the roof, scattering dead mesquite leaves like con- fetti. The lantern spilled fire on he straw spread over the dirt loor. The women rushed the children outside to safety. The men boot-stomped the flames, loth the organist and the preacher were completely un- lerved. She couldn't peddle an- other hymn to save her and he couldn't think of a single soul- saving text the cat clam- wring through the brush roof and mama yelling for the hide of he boy who had mistreated her pet. They decided to call off services that night. Obbie's other story is about a different preacher, an elderly evangelist who came every sum- mer and always, to close his irotracted meeting, delivered :he finest sermon he had ever prepared The Wings of Gold. People looked forward to that special message and he was sort of proud of it himself, adver- tised it ahead like a coming incidental ref- erences and outright announce- ments. The climax of the sermon, year after year, was an exhor- ;ation with the rhetorical ques- :ion, "Don't you hear them, srethren the Wings of Gold, ipvering over this tabernacle tonight? Don't you hear It was almost too pat a coin- cidence that a day or so before :he preacher was to give his masterpiece one summer, the sack-bench boy who clothes- pinned the cat and some other xjys of the same basic char- acter found a buzzard who had gorged itself on dead calf. Too [ull to take to the air or run fast, it was easily caught. (All right you can antici- pate the ending.) After a period of digestion, the buzzard was, of course, back in flying condition and, just as the old preacher, final night of the revival, had the congrega- tion listening for the golden wings, the boys ignited a kero- sene-soaked ball of rag rug strips which they had tied to the buzzard's legs and released the bird from the far side of a wag- on parked by the arbor. The preacher had, at last, a startling answer to his annual question. A loud, mad flapping ot wings right over the roof made the congregation scream Yes." Nobody was more as- tonished, maybe terrified, than the evangelist, particularly since the noise was accompanied by the distinct smell of singed feathers, which might have meant a different spirit from the one invoked. When he and the congregation ran outside, the mystery was more amazing. A strange light bobbing over the mesquite tops yonder, dimly re- vealing, to sharper eyes than those of most of the elderly peo- ple present, what looked like a scorched buzzard. Obbie says there are still old folks around who never learned the trulh of that night, still con- sider it the greatest religious experience of a lifetime of brush arbor meetings. Tomorrow's columnist: Weatherman Sitchler. A mm svx'3i SVTWO V Miss Dies, Probably a Suicide Autopsy Results Marilyn Told Of Trouble With Sleep By JAMES BACON AP Movie-Television Writer HOLLYWOOD (AP) Marilyn Monroe, no stranger to psychiat- ric treatment, called her psychi- atrist Thursday hours jefore she died. Detective Sgt. R. E. Byron, first police officer on the scene, added that Dr. Ralph Greenson had ad- vised the glamorous movie queen :o take a ride, to the beach. "Dr. Greenson said Marilyn had called him about p.m. and ,old him she was having trouble Byron said. Police estimated that Marilyn died shortly after she retired for the night at 8 p.m. The police were notified of her death at a.m. by Dr. Hyman Engelberg. Not Conclusive By BOB THOMAS AP Movie Television Writer HOLLYWOOD (AP) Blonde and beautiful Marilyn Monroe, a glamorous symbol of the gay, ex- citing life of Hollywood, died tragically Sunday. Her body was found nude in bed, a probable suicide. She was 36. The long-troubled star clutched a telephone in one hand. An emp- ty bottle of sleeping pills was nearby. Miss Monroe, fired from her last movie, had been in seclusion for weeks at her rambling Span- ish-style bungalow in Brentwood. At midnight her housekeeper, Eu- nice Murray, noticed a light in the actress' bedroom. The light was still on at 3 a.m., and Mrs. Murray got no answer ENTERTAINING TROOPS Marilyn Monroe, 36, when she called shown entertaining U.S. troops in Korea in 1954, was Byron said Miss Monroe spent deaci Sunday in her home in Brentwood, a Los most of the day at home Satur- day. The last person she spoke to was Eunice Murray, her housekeeper. Byron said Mrs. Murray said that Marilyn talked about her conversation with the psychiatrist. She said she didn't think she would take a ride to the beach but might take a ride nearby if she couldn't Byron said. Then she went into her room with a cheerful, "Good night, hon- ey" to Mrs. Murray. The housekeeper said she no- ticed nothing unusual about her condition and thought nothing about her early retirement. I went to bed at midnight and I noticed that the light was still on in Marilyn's bedroom but I didn't think that the de- tective quoted the housekeeper as saying. But the housekeeper awakened at 3 a.m. and became concerned she saw the light still on in the bedroom. She tried the door but it was locked. 'Somehow, it didn't seem right. It seemed strange and the housekeeper said. "I went out- side and looked in the window and saw Miss Monroe lying on the bed. That's when I called Dr. Greenson." Greenson arrived in a few min- utes and took a poker from the fireplace. He broke the glass to Marilyn's bedroom window, reached in and unlocked the latch. Greenson told Byron that he found Miss Monroe lying face down with covers tucked around her shoulders. A telephone was in her hand. Angeles suburb. (AP Wirephoto) Soviets Make Nuclear Test UPPSALA, Sweden I AP) The Soviet Union exploded a big nu- clear bomb high in the atmos- phere Sunday. Swedish estimated it to be in the 40-metagon range, second only to the soviet 50-ton bomb set off last fall. A Norwegi- an scienlist said his instruments showed only that it was smaller than that one and U.S. officials would say only that it was "in the megaton range." The blast was estimated to be In the 20-mcgaton range by the Japanese Meteorological Agency. Whatever the isize, the blast carried out Premier Khrushchev's threat to resume testing in retal- iation for U.S. Pacific tests. Uppsala University's Scismolog leal Inslitule, which classed the blast as in the range of 40 million tons of TNT, said it occurred at a higher altitude than the Sovi tries of 1961, which was cli maxed by luperbnmh. Recordings at the institute in-1 kicked off a new round of Soviet dicated the test was carried out at the Soviet atomic testing ground on the island of Novaya Zcmlya, in Siberia, about miles cast of Uppsala. In Washington, the State De- partment deplored Soviet resump- lion of atmospheric testing as a "somber episode." In Japan, only nation to feel the wrath of an atomic bomb in wartime, a gov- ernment spokesman said the new Soviet testing "is regrettable for world peace." The big blast appeared to have NEWS INDEX JICTION A AmuMlMMl Sport. 4, S Uttorich 4 TV Scwt CMiict (Mit-TV 11 military maneuvers in the fai north, designed among other hings to test new nuclear wcap- M1S. The Soviet Foreign Ministry re- iised to comment on the report of a new test, and tight security blanketed the military maneuvers n the Arctic Circle. The Soviet government announced two weeks ago, however, that land, sea ant air maneuvers would begin Sun day. The Soviet Defense Ministry said the troops would "conduc maneuvers with the actual use o various types of modern wcap ons. Western military experts said new tactical weapons would prob ably be tried out under battlcficl conditions during the 11-week per iod, as well as n scries of expert mental nuclear blasts. Impartial Peruvian Election Promised By BEN F. MEYER iftat Peru would join the WASHINGTON (AP) The I States and other American president of Peru's military gov-ilics in any new action against ernment junta, Gen. Castro dictatorship in "erez Godoy, promised Perez Godoy said the old th'at Peru's 1963 presidential between Peru and the tions will be absolutely States is an "essential and that the winner will get the point" of the junta's policy of office. (cooperation with other That point was mentioned by i republics in defense of "the President Kennedy at his and values of democracy." conference last Wednesday as on which "clear assurances" are esired before the United ACTION recognizes the Peruvian which took power rather than 1 cept the results of this II IVWII The viewpoints of Gen. Godoy were expressed in I replies to questions submitted a correspondent in In addition to his T T on election plans, Perez dodged a clean government Sweden (AP) 3eru, operating on a and weary eyed, Sherri budget, announced the came to Sweden on Sun- readiness to join other to seek abortion of the baby nations in collective action fears may be deformed by Communist penetration, and drug thalidomide. ered continuing friendship to am hoping and praying that United States and the other Swedish medical men Will be ern to help me saic Diplomatic observers here Finkbine. 30, who failed to ulated the general's approval for an abortion from might help Hear the in her home state of for U.S. recognition of 'the government. U.S. officials her schoolteacher husband >ressed keen interest in the the attractive brunette dies but withheld comment into Stockholm from Copen hey could be studied in after a transpolar fligb U.S. aid to Peru was cut off Los Angeles. after the junta seized announced that they wil Perez Godoy stressed the a Swedish doctor Monday ir is strongly anti-Communist, first step of a compiicater he Communist party would to obtain medical sane )e allowed to participate in to abort her pregnancy o elections next June 9 because three months. constitution of Peru forbids hope not to have to wai The junta, he said, if necessary we will do with Peru's international Finkbine said. "We know tions, is ready to take part in is no 100 per cent certainty ective continental action being granted an abortion here any form of Communist at least we think we wil ion." It seemed clear he a fair judgement on reason THIEVES medical and not mora grounds and after all sevcra American doctors have strongl; our case." Finkbine retired at Aubrey M. Blalnck of hotel and slept sevcra Avenue T, Snyder, .Her husband, accompaniet while he was attending reporters, spent more than a ices at the Calvary touring the city. Church Sunday evening again criticized th one stole the that has been given thei from his 1955 Chevrolet, After reports that the was parked in the parking seek an abortion abroad, h just cast of the "some crank. 1 don't Blalock (old police that hooked tickets in thci theft occurred between for Sweden on Friday, and before they actually arrange J. H. Maynarrt, 1836 S. passage. reported his house said a friond of the famil between a.m. for their trip and their few and p.m. Sunday. are staying with grant was taken, he in the States. "Yo and knocked on the door. It was locked. Alarmed, she called Miss Monroe's physician. Dr. Ralph Greenson. Breaks in He arrived and broke a bed- room window with a fireplace poker. He entered the room and found Miss Monroe in bed, face down. He said later she appeared to be dead, but he called another physician. Dr. Hyman Engelberg The latter pronounced her deac and summoned police at a.m. They told police Sgt. Joseph Clemens that she was in bed nude the covers pulled up to her neck In her hand was a telephone which was off the hook. On the table next to the bed were numer ous bottles, including an empty container of nembutal, a drug to induce sleep. Police said no notes were found A coroner's representative said an 'arly investigation indicated sui- cide. Shortly thereafter, an autopsy vas held, but county Coroner Theodore Curphey said results were inconclusive. "We do know it was not a natur- al he said, "but further ests will have to be made." He said it might take several days before it could be determined low she died. Miss Monroe's attorney, Milton iuden, appeared at the home and said he had spoken to her Friday night to discuss a meeting Mon- day. In Good Spirits "She seemed in good enough he said. "Naturally she felt very bad that she was not able to finish the movie, 'Some- hing's Got to Give.' "We were still negotiating to re- sume the picture and she was happy about that possibility." The actress had been depressed since she was fired from the film in June by the studio where she rose to fame, 20th Century-Fox. In a curious throwback to her Doctor CURVY DISPLAY Marilyn Monroe displayed her curves at a charity show in New York in 1955. (AP Wirephoto) early fame as a calendar girl, she lad performed a nude swimming scene for the film. The studio dismissed her anc sued million damages. It claimed she was malingering. She said she had been ill. Arriving late, sometimes by hours, was not uncommon to Marilyn. She always before had been forgiven for tardiness. Possible Resumption In recent weeks there had been reports the film might resume, with Miss Monroe playing oppo- site Paul Newman. Her original costar, Dean Martin, was unavail- able. No word came from Miss Mon- roe during the stormy weeks fol- lowing her firing. Her sole appearance in print was a Life magazine article last week. She didn't discuss the con- tract dispute, but she did reveal some of her inner turmoil. Of the stresses of fame she said: "Everybody is always tug- mow IK sam I am a teacher's'0? at you. They'd all like sort and my economic situation is not a chunk of you. They kind of 103 Hottest In 3 Years Think it was hot in Abilene Sunday? It was, with the temper- ature reaching a sizzling 103 de- grees at the Municipal Airport weather station, the hottest tem- perature here in nearly three years. Max D u r r e 11, meteorologist technician at the weather bureau, said Sunday's reading was the hottest since the mercury reached 105 degrees here on Aug. 30, 1959. Sunday marked the second seculive day that Abilene swel- tered in 100 plus temperatures. The high Saturday was 102 de- grees. More of the same is forecast for Monday and Tuesday, Durrett aid, with highs expected to range rom 100 to 105 degrees. Low Mon- day night will be from 75 to 89 degrees. Abilene was not alone in the lent wave. Jlrs. Pearl Witt in Ballinger reported a hiph of 109'i degrees, the highest reading there n several years. Snyder recorded an unofficial high of 106 degrees and the mer- cury stood at 103 degrees as late as p.m. Sunday. Among other )oints reporting 100 plus tempera- urcs were San Angelo, 107 and Waco, 103. he said, ,00 good." Finkbine said he respects the iews of those who object to abor- tion, but said he and his wife 'consider it an entirely wrong :hing to give birth to a baby that might be deformed." Mrs. Finkbine, star of a Phoe- nix children's television program, :ears her expected child might be with a deformation because she took thalidomide in the early stsges of her pregnancy. Thalido- mide is blamed for thousands of armless and legless babies born a Europe, Australia and Canada The Arizona court refused the Finkbines' appeal for a legal abor- :ion, because the only ground on ivhich it could be granted would be if the mother's life were in danger. like to take pieces out of you. I don't think they realize it, but it': like 'grrr do this, grrr do that." But you do want to stay and on two feet." Fame a Burden She added: "Fame was a spec- ial burden, which I might as well state here and now. 1 don't mine being burdened with being glam- orous and sexual. But what goes with it can be a burden. The end of her life was market inauspiciously. A coroner's repre senlative covered her slim body with a simple blue cotton blanke and put it in the cargo space o his blue station wagon. He drove to a mortuary in nearby West- wood Village, and teicr her body WEATHER U. S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE HEATHER Bl'REAU (Weather Map. Tag? 12-A) ABILENE AND VICINITY 'Radius 40 Clear to partlv cloudy and hot hroiiKh Tuesday. High both days 100 to 05, low Monday nichl 75 to GO. NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST TEXAS: Fair and hot Monday and Tues- day. High Monday 98-106. NORTHWEST TEXAS: Clear to cloudy Monday and Tuesday. No! ;is warm north- Panhandle Tuesday. High Monday 98- 16. SOUTHWEST TEXAS: Clear to cloudy and hot Monday and Tuesday. Higb Mon- day 100-108, and IOM .ind.7 and low IQW for -4-hours ending same dale last year: S HiBh p.m.: H "s'uiSl- last "'Shi: 5-56; sunsi't Ionic1- MARILYN, Pg. 2-A, Cols. per cent. 28.06. Kennedy Supports Changes In Drug Control Measure By CORNELIUS F. HURLEY HYANNIS PORT, Mass. (AP) Kennedy is backing a series of amendments to a pend- ing drug control bill to give the government greater power to re- move unsafe or ineffectual drugs from the market, the summer White House disclosed Sunday. White House press secretary Pierre Salinger announced that the amendments, covering 25 pag- could remove a drug such as [of great concern, thalidomide from the market, I He said the amendments mce it had been licensed. Thalidomide, now blamed cs of text, James 0. were sent Eastland, to Sen. D-Miss., chairman of a judiciary subcom- mittee which now has the bill. Under present law the govern- ment would have had to go to court and establish a case before deformation of thousands of ba- bies born in Europe, never was licensed in the United States. The President Saturday ap- proved award of a gold medal and citation to Dr. Frances 0. Kclscy, the medical officer of the Food and Drug Administration who refused approval of thalido- mide for human use in this coun- try. The President said in a letter to Eastland that protection of the American people against unsafe and worthless drugs is a source j proposed, along with improve- for ments in existing law the Judi- ciary Committee already has ap- proved help assure American people that any drug on the market today is safe and ef- fective for its intended use: That it has the strength and quality represented; that the promotion material tells the full story about the possible bad effects as well as the the whole truth about its therapeutic usefulness; and that it was pro- duced in carefully inspected drug establishments under adequate manufacturing controls." ;
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Thanks to a recent study on the genetic factors that promote muscular hypertrophy among Texel sheep, Prof. Michel Georges' team at the University of Liège has discovered a new kind of mutation that could be at the origin of many phenotypes in various species, among which humans, including genetic predispositions to certain hereditary diseases. This discovery is of significant interest to the international scientific community. The results are published in this week's edition of the American journal Nature Genetics.
The authors describe the discovery of a novel class of mutations that disrupt the function of a gene and thereby cause a specific phenotype. The mutation created the appearance of an "illegitimate" microRNA (miRNA) recognition site in a gene that did not have it in its normal form.
In this study, the gene concerned is the myostatin. This gene is expressed in the skeletal muscle and the function of the derived protein is to inhibit muscular growth. The mutation discovered among sheep exposed a recognition site for two miRNAs that are highly expressed in the muscle. In "mutant" animals, these miRNAs will consequently target the myostatin gene and block its translation. The result is that the absence of myostatin provokes a muscular hypertrophy among Texel sheep.
A mechanism observed in other species as well
However, Michel Georges' team investigated further. Pursuing the study using bioinformatic approaches, the team identified polymorphisms (common mutations) among humans and mice that are likely to act in the same way as they do in the Texel breed. It appears, therefore, that this new kind of mutation, discovered while studying sheep, could contribute significantly to the phenotypic variation observed in many species – among which humans – including the hereditary predisposition to various diseases.
Researchers at ULg have thus produced a database available online that compiles all these mutations (the Patrocles database: http://www.patrocles.org). It will assist researchers around the world in discovering similar phenomena for other phenotypes including hereditary diseases.
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Where and how can I pay my Tikona 4G Broadband Service bill?
You can pay your Tikona 4G Broadband Service bill through multiple easy and hassle free ways
Online payment: You can pay Tikona 4G Broadband Service bills online by visiting Bill Payment section on our website OR Click on the bill Pay option on the login page else follow the path Self Care Portal ->Billing -> Summary -> Make Payment. Online payments can be done through Credit/Debit card (VISA/MasterCard) or Netbanking.
List of banks available for net banking
Allahabad Bank, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, City Union Bank, Corporation Bank, DCB Bank, Deutsche Bank, Dhanlaxmi Bank, Federal Bank, HDFC Bank Retail, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas NetBanking, Indusind Bank, ING Vysya Bank, J&K Bank, Karnataka Bank, Karur Vysya Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Oriental Bank Of Commerce, South Indian Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, State Bank Of Bikaner and Jaipur, State Bank of Hyderabad, State Bank of India, State Bank of Mysore, State Bank of Patiala, State Bank of Travencore, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank, Union Bank of India, United Bank Of India, Vijaya Bank and Yes Bank
Cash Payments: Subscriber can also avail for Home Pick-up facility at a nominal charge of Rs.20/- per instance.
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Payment by Cheque/Demand Draft: Cheque/Demand Draft can be dropped (cheque drop locations, Click here) at any of the 5000 drop boxes facility available with our partners such as ICICI Bank ATMs. Alternatively, Cheque/Demand Draft can be sent by courier addressed to Collections Department, Tikona Digital Networks Pvt. Ltd. 3A, 3rd Floor, 'Corpora', LBS Marg, Bhandup (West), Mumbai - 400078 or collected by our authorised Tikona representative on request at a nominal charge of Rs.20/- per instance.
Cheque/Demand Draft should be crossed and A/C payee in favour of 'Tikona Digital Networks Pvt. Ltd. xxx xxx xxx'. 'xxx' denotes User Id/Billing Account Number (BAN) which is present in Tikona 4G Broadband Service bill. In case a subscriber has paid the Tikona 4G Broadband Service bill without mentioning BAN, the amount will not get credited to the respective subscriber account.
Please note: Outstation and post dated cheques are not accepted.
Can I view my Tikona 4G Broadband Service bill online?
You can view Tikona 4G Broadband Service bills for the last six months on Tikona Self Care Portal or Visit our website >> Click on My Account >> Enter User ID and password >> Click on Bill details
What happens if I do not pay the Tikona Broadband Service bill by due date?
Please pay on or before the "Due Date" to avoid temporary suspension of your service and / or late payment charges. If payments are made after the due date, late payment charges will be levied @ 2% per month or Rs.100 whichever is higher.
How does the Tikona 4G Broadband Service bill reach me?
Tikona 4G Broadband Service bill delivery is done as per the option selected in the Subscriber Registration Form (SRF) at the time of subscription
E-copy: Only e-bill shall be sent to the registered E-mail ID.
Physical copy: The physical bill shall be sent to the registered billing address. Additionally, e-bill shall be sent to the registered E-mail ID.
You can also view your Tikona 4G Broadband Service bill on Tikona Self Care Portal >> Billing >> Summary. To select the ebill option you can click on the Get eBill link on the login page
I have registered for e-copy of the Tikona 4G Broadband bill. If I require physical copy, than how can I get it?
You can download and print your Tikona 4G Broadband Service bill from Tikona Self Care Portal >> Billing >> Summary.
Alternatively, please contact Tikona Care on 1860 3000 3434 to get physical copy for subsequent Tikona 4G Broadband Service bill/s.
I need to understand the various charges on my Tikona 4G Broadband Service bill?
You can see the bill elements explanation mentioned behind the Tikona 4G Broadband Service bill.
Alternatively, contact Tikona Care on 1860 3000 3434 to understand the various charges as levied on the Tikona 4G Broadband Service bill.
I need a duplicate Tikona 4G Broadband Service bill/I have not received my bill. How do I get it?
In case you do not receive or require duplicate copy of Tikona 4G Broadband Service bill, you can download and print the same from Tikona Self Care Portal >> Billing and Payments >> Invoice Summary).you can view your last 6 bills in this option
In case you are unable to download the soft copy of your service bill, please contact Tikona Care on 1860 3000 3434 or e-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com. Based on your request, a duplicate e-bill will be forwarded to your email address as provided in the SRF (As a policy, we do not provide a physical copy of the duplicate service bill).
When do I pay the Tikona 4G Broadband Service bill if I am on a long term (quarterly or half yearly) plan?
All our long term plans are on advance rental basis. You need to pay the plan charges along with service tax in advance. You need to make payments before due date to avoid temporary suspension.
Can I check my Tikona 4G Broadband Service Bill on mobile phone?
Yes, you can check your Tikona 4G Broadband Service Bill on your mobile phone by sending an SMS BILLINFO <10digit User ID> (Example: BILLINFO 1100223344) to 5676708 from your registered mobile number. Applicable charges will be levied by your mobile service provider.
Will I get refund of my plan charges if I apply for discontinuation of service?
If the subscriber of any plan surrenders the connection, then
- The request for refund will be considered in case of Tikona's inability to restore the connectivity due to reasons such as site out of service, due to permission issues or other situations with similar effect. No refund is applicable in any other cases.
- If refund is applicable then,
- Rs. 500 for will be adjusted/deducted towards installation
- Plan charges corresponding to the number of days/months of use/ data transfer shall be payable/deducted from the upfront amount received to determine refund, if any. Full month shall be counted in case the usage is for part of the month.
- Subscriber needs to surrender TDN CPE in working condition. In case of non-receipt of CPE or CPE returned in non working condition penalty of Rs.1500 per modem will be applicable.
- Service tax shall be accounted for against the charges stated above.
- Refund, if applicable will be processed within 30 working days from the date of cancellation
When can I start using my internet service?
You can start using the service post realization of subscription amount and installation
What are the devices I can use to access Tikona 4G Broadband service?
You can access Tikona 4G Broadband service from PC/Laptop/Smart Devices like tablets and smart phones. Minimum System Requirement details are as below:
Device configuration requirements:
- PCs / Laptops must have minimum Intel P IV 2 GHz or higher processor and 1 GB RAM - Minimum 2 GB free hard disk space at the time of installation - Operating System: Win Vista or higher Ethernet LAN Card / Port (10 / 100BaseT) with TCP / IP support.
- Browser Options: IE, Mozilla Firefox, Opera or Google Chrome. Kindly ensure that your browser is updated to the latest version available.
- Subscribers can use the service on Wi-Fi enabled devices such as smart phones, tablets, touchpads, notebooks etc. These devices must support 802.1X, WPA2 Enterprise security features
How do I access my Tikona 4G Broadband service?
Launch Browser > Enter User ID & Password
Will my Tikona Broadband Service bill be very high, if I am connected for a long time?
You will be charged only on the basis of upload/download of data and not for the time for which you are connected to the internet. However, we recommend you to log out when you do not want to use internet as activities such as streaming, flash, auto updates, virus on your PC etc. can result in unintended data usage.
Do you provide any online portal to manage my account?
Yes, you can manage your account online through Tikona Self Care portal. Alternatively, the portal can be accessed through our website (Visit www.tikona4g.in >> Click on My Account >> Enter User ID and Password)
What are the things I can do from my Online Self Care portal?
Tikona Online Self Care portal provides facilities, such as:
Subscriber Profile
— Personal Information: Provides the user subscription details such as User ID, address etc
— Service Information: Enables you to view plan details along with any Value Added Service subscribed
— Change Password: Enables you to change password
My Tools
— Session History: Check your session history anytime
— MAC Addresses: Gives information about the MAC IDs registered against your user account & accordingly remove it
Billing and Payments
— Invoice Summary: Shows historical invoice summary. You can also see the last six bills details
— Payment List: Shows historical payment details
— Make Payment: Option to make an online payment though Credit Card/Net banking
Ask for Help
— Product information: Download dialer, latest product tariffs, FAQs and T&Cs
Service Request
— View request: Track the status of request/complaints registered with Tikona Care
How do I know what is the actual speed of my Tikona 4G Broadband service?
You can check the speed of your Tikona 4G Broadband service by visiting to http://speedtest.tikona.in.
Note: The speed displayed is up to Tikona ISP node.
Can I shift my connection from one location to another location within or across the city?
Service can be provided if our network is available in your new location. Shifting charges will be applicable as per Company policy. You will need to provide your new address proof for installation & billing purpose.
How can I change my billing address?
In the event of address change or address provided with us is incorrect, you can update your address by contacting Tikona Care at 186030003434 and submitting a proof of new address.
Can I change my tariff plan?
You can change your tariff plan as per the migration rules set by the Company. For changing the plan please contact Tikona Care on 186030003434 or write an email to firstname.lastname@example.com
Will I get a signal everywhere in my home for wireless connectivity?
Yes, you can receive our signal throughout your home.
- One hot spot instance can support an area of approximately 1000 sq.ft. Please note for large homes, additional hotspots will be required.
- Connects multiple PC/Desktops wirelessly
- Simultaneous log-ins only for single location as per your subscribed plan
What are the change request I can make through mobile?
Tikona 4G Broadband has introduced a mobile based short-code SMS functionality through which you can change mobile number, e-mail id and check and pay bill. You need to send a SMS to 5676708 from your registered mobile number in the format mentioned below.
|SMS Format
|Change of registered mobile number
|RSTMOBILE<space><User ID><space><New Mobile Number>
|Change of registered E-mail id
|RSTEMAIL<space><User ID><space><New E-mail ID>
|RSTEMAIL 1100110011 email@example.com
|To know outstanding bill
|BILLINFO<space><User ID>
Please Note: SMS will be charged by your mobile operator as per pre-determined charges.
My mobile number is registered in Do not Call Registry (DNC), will I get alerts from Tikona?
If your mobile number is registered in DNC you will only receive the transactional alerts, like Bill related and password related. You may not receive the plan related alerts. It is advisable to subscribe for Tikona SMS service to get all information about your plan and account.
You can subscribe for Tikona alerts on your registered mobile number by sending START TIKONA at 9004775558. You can unsubscribe Tikona alerts by sending STOP TIKONA at 9004775558.
Which CPEs/modem do I need to access Tikona 4G Broadband service?
The Company provides Modem/CPE (Customer Premise Equipment) to the subscriber depending upon the nature of installation and service subscribed.
Do I own the CPE provided to me?
CPE provided with the service is property of Tikona and in case of disconnection of service you need to return it to us. If CPE not recovered by the company or returned in non working/damaged condition Rs. 1500 per CPE will be payable.
Will Tikona do an initial configuration of the service on my PC/Laptop?
Yes, authorised Tikona installation representative will do the initial configuration of our service as a part of the installation process.
The Company recommends you to use CPE provided by us, as it complies with the security standards set by Department of Telecom (DOT).
Is Tikona 4G Broadband service secure?
Tikona 4G Broadband is a secured service as compared to other self installed Wi-Fi services for the following:
It complies with Department of Telecom (DOT) directives on home wireless security (no. 820-1/2008 DS Pt II dated 23-02-2009) and is enabled with highest level WPA2 Enterprise security with AEC encryption technology (128 bit key versus 40 bit key used in earlier standards) for data transmission and 802.1x authentication. This ensures a secure connection besides being the ONLY DoT compliant Wi-Fi solution offered by any broadband ISP in the country
Password is to be set by you through Tikona Login page or Self Care Portal
- Access is given to devices whose MAC IDs are registered by you
What are the best practices to be adopted by a user while accessing Tikona 4G Broadband service?
User to ensure that the laptop wireless button is switched ON, incase connecting through WiFi router.
Remove proxy settings
Change password regularly
Do not share your login password with anyone including authorised Tikona representative
Logout when you are not expected to use the service for an extended duration
If you suspect misuse on your User ID please change your password immediately, and inform Tikona Care.
What speeds are offered by Tikona 4G Broadband for offices?
Tikona 4G Broadband offers plans with speeds from 2 Mbps - 4 Mbps for your offices.
Is Tikona 4G Broadband a mobile Broadband connection?
No, Tikona 4G Broadband uses Wireless technology on last mile to reach your building to provide Broadband. We will install a CPE on your rooftop / balcony and your office will be connected with CAT5 cable.
What plan is ideally suited for me?
Tikona Broadband offers Bill-free plans and Unlimited Usage plans.
If you know your internet usage, we recommend you to opt for the Bill Free plan.
If you want flat fee billing every month, we recommend you to opt for Unlimited Usage Plans. These plans are speed multiplier plans, available with combination of quarterly & Half yearly billing cycle options. In these plans you can enjoy up to 8 times the speeds during day or office hours (8.00AM to 8.00 PM). During night or the non-office hours you get flat 512Kbps speed for all plans. These plans are apt for your business requirements and applications.
For more details on SOHO plans, click here.
What is the difference in surfing experience between Home plans and Office plans?
Office plans have better contention ratio than home plans and hence surfing experience is better than home plans.
Unlimited Office plans have a contention ratio of 1:8 while unlimited home plans have a contention ratio of 1:20
What is the delivery time for Tikona 4G Broadband service?
If your building is ready for service with Tikona 4G Broadband, post receiving service demo from the authorised Company Installation representative, the service can be delivered within 3 days from the date of realisation of subscription amount. In case of cheque payment, service activation shall take 6-10 working days from the date of cheque submission.
If your building is not ready for service with Tikona 4G Broadband, then we shall work with your building authorities to enable your building/premise with our service at the earliest. Click here to fill the form.
What are the documents I need to submit along with the Subscriber Registration Form?
If you are taking the connection in your company's name, you need to submit Proof of Address and Proof of Identity documents for your company.
Valid documents for Proof of Address are:
I. Telephone bill (recent 2 months)
II. Electricity Bill (recent 2 months)
III. Lease agreement
IV. Bank statement (recent 3 months)
Valid documents for Proof of identity are:
I. PAN allotment certificate
II. Certificate of incorporation
III. Shop and establishment Act registration certificate
IV. Tax account No certificate
V. Sales and Service tax registration certificate.
Also you need to submit proof of identity of the contact person in your company along with photograph.
Valid documents for Proof of identity are:
I. PAN card
II. Passport
III. Arms license
IV. Photo credit card
V. Photo id (issued by central/state govt., PSU, Govt. college/university)
If the contact person is foreign national, following documents are required:
I. Copy of Visa Letter
II. Copy of Passport
III. Two local references: Name, Address, Mobile Number & email ID.
If I shift my office location, how do I know whether the Tikona 4G Broadband service will be available at the new location and what are the charges I need to pay if the service is available at the new location?
If you are shifting your office, you can call up Tikona 4G Broadband help desk at 186030003434 to find out whether the new location already has the Tikona 4G Broadband service. If service is available at new location, our helpdesk will take down the request for a shift in location. The one-time charge for shifting is Rs. 250.
I have 5 PCs in office which need Internet access. How do I use the service?
Tikona 4G Broadband plans are available with multiple combinations of number and concurrent users and speed. You may select a plan as per your requirement. Tikona 4G Broadband recommends that you use user name & password for accessing the Internet. Tikona 4G Broadband will deliver service in the same way as done in homes.
You may select a plan with 5 or 6 simultaneous login. Kindly refer plan details for number of concurrent session for a specific plan.
I have a LAN in my office. PCs are connected to each other via a LAN switch. How do I use the service?
In this case, Tikona 4G Broadband CPE will act as a Router and allow PCs in office to connect to the Internet.
Laptops can directly connect wirelessly to Tikona 4G Broadband CPE and Desktops can connect through Ethernet via LAN switch.
I have a LAN and use a Proxy in my office. How do I use the Internet?
In this case, Tikona 4G Broadband will terminate the connection on to your office proxy.
Once you login via the proxy, all PCs behind the proxy in your office will be able to surf the Internet.
What should I do when I face issue with Broadband?
You can reach Tikona Care team through various ways,
a. Customer Care Number: 1860 3000 3434
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