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The aim of this prospective controlled study was to explore the diagnostic value of repeated polysomnography (PSG) post-nasopharyngeal tube insertion in the setting of glossopharyngeal obstruction in obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS).
Patients were eligible for this study if they were diagnosed as OSAHS by the first PSG and presented with moderate to severe OSAHS by repeated PSG scanning post-nasopharyngeal tube insertion (NPT-PSG). Fifty-nine patients were enrolled into this study and assigned to received either modified uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (H-UPPP; n = 25) or H-UPPP in combination with glossopharyngeal surgery (n = 34).
General data and PSG data were collected prior to and following nasopharyngeal tube insertion and were found not to be significantly different. However, both the PSG and Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS) were significantly superior in the combination group compared to the UPPP alone group post-surgery. The success rates of surgery were 82.3% and 40.0%, respectively.
Patients with moderate to severe OSAHS post-nasopharyngeal tube insertion generally have glossopharyngeal obstruction. Glossopharyngeal surgery can significantly improve surgical outcome in the setting of OSAHS.
Li S; Wu D; Bao J; Qin J. Nasopharyngeal tube: a simple and effective tool to screen patients indicated for glossopharyngeal surgery. J Clin Sleep Med 2014;10(4):385-389.
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text: "You would have to look rather closely to see it. Extremely closely. In fact, someone could set the old logo and the new logo side by side and stare for some time before detecting even the slightest distinction. The folks who led the exhaustive makeover process couldn't be more pleased." NYT on the ginger redrawing of MoMA's logo, set in Franklin Gothic No. 2, c. 2003. Shortly thereafter, NYT announced its own redrawing in the form of a slightly tweaked—but subtlely compelling—new Cheltenham. Whose ghost haunts these two typographic facelifts? Morris Fuller Benton, for one. Who else? Matthew Carter, of course. For further reading, try this interview with Carter, which helps connect some more dots between the two.

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When to Call the Doctor: Fever, Nausea, Diarrhea, Colds, and Coughs
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The art of medicine consists in amusing the patient while nature cures the disease. - Voltaire
When it comes to expectations, there is a major communication chasm between physicians and patients. Patients want to be educated and reassured about their ailment, while physicians misinterpret that expectation, and work too hard to cure what ails the patient. Sometimes what a patient wants and needs may not be what they get. Much of the "disconnect" in communication between the physician and patient involves their past experiences.
The world has become a much smaller place, with families spread far and wide. The concept of many family generations living near each other has been replaced by opportunities to live and work almost anywhere around the world. Travel has become more reliable, and communication across thousands of miles is instantaneous. The need to live near relatives is no longer a necessity. The downside to this mobility is the loss of generational experience. When a child is ill and has a cough, vomits, or develops a fever, too often there isn't a relative living close by to get a second opinion. Without that experience available to help with decision making, the parent or caregiver may call a nurse help-line, visit a health care practitioner to ask for advice, or search online for reliable information.
The physician may have a mistaken impression as to why the patient is seeking medical care. In the scheme of things, the most valuable part of a doctor's visit is the time spent listening to the patient, and offering guidance and education. Unfortunately, the physician may feel that the patient has to leave with a parting gift of some sort, and many times it is a prescription for a medication based on the presumption that the patient will be unsatisfied if they are not given sample medications or a prescription.
Education takes time, and a wise physician takes the time to listen to the patient, and answer questions that aren't even asked. Some situations are universal.
For many illnesses time is the ally, and watchful waiting is the key to diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. The following are common conditions that often resolve on their own without medical intervention.
Fever is a routine symptom in infants and children. It is a normal immune response to an infection to generate an elevated body temperature and make the body inhospitable. That doesn't mean that the fever should be ignored, but if the child is otherwise doing well, treating the fever with over-the-counter (OTC) medicines such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be all that is needed.
Fever in an adult is a different situation, because the patient is old enough to identify associated complaints and symptoms, and can provide a past medical history. Fever is a systemic response to inflammation. Patients with compromised immune systems and a fever are a completely different scenario. Those with immune system conditions or disease do not function as well as those who are not immunocompromised, and their body may not be able to fight off infection adequately. For example


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Summary: When a horrifying attack leaves one of the four members of the Women's Murder Club struggling for her life, the others fight to keep a madman behind bars before anyone else is hurt. And Lindsay Boxer and her new partner in the San Francisco police department run flat-out to stop a series of kidnappings that has electrified the city: children are being plucked off the streets together with their nannies-- but the kidnappers aren't demanding ransom. Amid uncertainty and rising panic, Lindsay juggles the possibility of a new love with an unsolvable investigation, and the knowledge that one member of the club could be on the brink of death. And just when everything appears momentarily under control, the case takes a terrifying turn, putting an entire city in lethal danger. Lindsay must make a choice she never dreamed she'd face--with no certainty that either outcome has more than a prayer of success.
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Greenwich Park: YouTube If You Want To
October 6, 2009 by Rob Powell
The debate over Greenwich Park being used as an Olympic venue continues to rumble on and the respective corners have taken to Youtube to get their message across.
First up is a new film (in two parts) from NOGOE, directed by Edward Hoffman and narrated by Sophie Aldred – born in Greenwich and an erstwhile assistant to Sylvester McCoy's Dr Who.
And to get the opposite side of the story, here's a video from the London 2012 team which features LOCOG Equestrian Manager, Tim Hadaway.
Local Libraries Open To All Through Universal Membership
October 5, 2009 by Rob Powell
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Greenwich libraries are now able to loan books, DVDs and CDs to members of any library after a change to membership rules.
A new universal membership initiative from the Society of Chief Librarians means that members of any public library will be able to borrow from any of the 4,000 participating libraries.
Councillor John Fahy, Greenwich Cabinet member for Culture and Olympics, said, "This is great news and another step in the right direction towards making libraries more accessible than ever before. I hope everyone intends to take advantage of such a great opportunity, I certainly intend to."
Although books can now be borrowed from any library, they do still need to be returned to the library from which they were loaned.
What's On This Week: 5th October – 11th October 2009
October 4, 2009 by Rosie Dow
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Welcome to October. The nights are drawing in, there's a definite chill in the air and Sainsbury's is already selling Homer Simpson advent calendars. So this week I'm on a mission to beat the autumnal blues and as exercise is a particularly good way to do that, I'm focusing on some of Greenwich's most active activities to cheer us all up.
If, like me, you find the prospect of the treadmill thoroughly unappealing, you might like to try out the new belly dancing classes on Friday nights at Greenwich West Community Arts Centre. The classes cater for all levels so it's a welcoming environment for complete beginners, with a guaranteed lack of intimidating six-packs. From belly dancing to belly laughing (an equally valid form of exercise), impressionist Alistair McGowan is performing at Blackheath Halls this Saturday.
Mental Health charity Time to Change's 'Get Moving' campaign comes to the Heritage Centre on Saturday afternoon, giving participants the opportunity to try new, alternative exercises to help perk us all up a bit. The activities are divided into 4 different zones: Dance, Chill Out, Active and Games, so there should be something for everyone.
October is also Black History month and as such the council are running a series of exercise classes inspired by Greenwich's multicultural society. The Arches, Waterfront and Eltham leisure centres are all taking part and classes include Street Dance, Latino & Salsa Aerobics and RnB Dance. Also part of Black History month is the Literary Nightclub at Greenwich Heritage Centre on Saturday evening, featuring music and poetry from the South Bank Centre's artist in residence, Lemn Sissay.
Finally, it's Bike Week in the Royal Parks and Greenwich Park are celebrating on Tuesday evening. You and your bike can pop along and get health checked by Dr Bike, to ensure your bike is in top shape to keep you going (and keep you fit and happy) through the winter months.
Greenwich Park: Warm Words v Cold Print
October 1, 2009 by Andrew Gilligan
THE NEW Yorker magazine once ran a competition asking readers to suggest the smallest thing anyone could possibly imagine. Entries included Pol Pot's sense of compassion, Richard Nixon's moral compass, Ronald Reagan's record of academic achievement – but if that contest was run again today, we would, thanks to Locog, have something smaller than any of those.
You see, in its latest plans for Greenwich Park, London 2012 has just announced what legacy the park will gain from hosting the Olympic equestrian events. It's there in their latest "venue update" (page 3, if you're interested, and you have access to a powerful enough microscope.)
"We are working with the Royal Parks and local societies," they say, "to see what long-term improvements we can leave in the Park, including" (here it comes) "a possible new feature in the children's playground."
Ten months of partial closures, one month of complete closure, great disruption, the risk of permanent damage to a World Heritage landscape… and Greenwich Park gets in return a "new feature in the children's playground," sorry, a "possible" new feature in the children's playground.
It sounds an awfully complicated way to procure a couple of swings. I've just moved to a better-paying job, I've got a bit of cash to spare, so let me put this counter-proposition to Locog. If we want to help the local kids, couldn't we just cut out the Olympics and have a whip-round?
The playground pledge (I particularly liked that bit about it having been achieved with the help of the local societies – let no-one say that the Greenwich Society does nothing for Greenwich!) comes as part of a Locog consultation blitz ahead of its likely planning application in December.
The first act was last week's joint meeting of the four societies – the Greenwich Society, the Blackheath Society, the Friends of Greenwich Park and the Westcombe Society – at which various offers described as "key concessions" were made.
The first not-very-key concession was to reduce the total closure of the park from the figure Locog first thought of (6-8 weeks) to their new figure of 4 weeks. That first figure, of course, was entirely notional. Could the cynic in me be allowed to suggest that it was deliberately put about in order to be able to offer this "concession" when things got sticky?
The important period here is not just the two to four weeks allegedly lopped off the closure time; not just the full month the entire park will still be closed; but the fact that very large parts of it will be closed for most of a year. You won't find mention of that in Locog's press release about the meeting last week – but it is admitted in the venue update document.
On page 5, this document states: "Work is likely to begin on the installation of a temporary arena in the north of the Park in March/April 2012. From this date onwards some parts of the park will be cordoned off." At least a quarter of the park, in fact; and the vast majority of the lower park. The use of the words "cordoned off" implies little bits of tape – but this is a construction site. The cordons will be great big fences.
On page 7, it says that the "structures in the park" – that is, the arena and stabling – will be removed between September and October 2012. That is a closure of a very substantial area for up to seven months in 2012 alone. There will also be a test event in summer 2011.
What else? The Locog press release says that "no trees will have to be cut down," but the venue update is much more interestingly worded. It says that "we will not be removing any trees from the Park (my italics.)" What I think this might mean is that, although the chainsaw will not be taken to any tree, some of those which stand in the way of the cross-country course could be uprooted and shifted to different parts of the Park. That would, of course, change the appearance of the Park – and quite possibly kill some of the trees that are moved. There are more ways of destroying a tree than cutting it down.
The venue update also says that "arboricultural experts have worked with us to ensure a [cross-country] course has been identified that will not adversely affect any trees." But the map contained in the same document specifically says that the cross-country course shown has not yet been finalised and is only "indicative."
They've been working on this course for three years now – Sue Benson, the course designer, was appointed in October 2006. If they still haven't come up with a final design after all that time, and only two months before they're supposed to be applying for planning permission, what does that tell us? It tells me that they are having great difficulty coming up with a course that fits and won't do any damage.
Let's examine another of the "key concessions" supposedly made last week. Clive Corlett, of the Friends of Greenwich Park, is quoted in one of the local papers as saying that "there are to be no road closures." That is not, however, what the press release says. It says that "there are no planned residential road closures."
Note the use of the present tense. All that statement means is that there are no closures planned at the moment – which, with three years to go, is only what you'd expect. It does not mean that plans for road closures will not be made in the future. The Olympic Delivery Authority is certainly being given the power to close those roads; it would not have been given that power if there were no intention of using it.
The important qualifier "residential roads" is also made – which suggests to me that they do, in fact, already have plans for the closure of some roads deemed "non-residential." Finally, the sweeping powers being given the ODA allow them to do many things other than simply close a road. They will also, for instance, be allowed to ban parking, waiting, stopping. No assurances appear to have been given on this.
I said the fact that no cross-country course has yet been announced might mean that they can't come up with a course. It might mean something else – that they do have a final course, and a detailed plan, but are hoping to delay publishing it as late as possible to minimise our opportunity to scrutinise those all-important written words.
Never forget that warm words, of the type spoken at meetings like last week's, do not count. In dealing with bureaucracies like Locog and the ODA, the only words that matter are those which are written down. The planning application is where all those written-down words will be.
Until we see that actual planning application, any consultations Locog may undertake have very little meaning.


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IRVING, Texas - As banged up as this Cowboys team is right now, the bye week can't come at a better time.
Vice President Stephen Jones said Tuesday that he is expected a lot of players back from injury, but one guy who likely won't be included in that mix is middle linebacker
The Cowboys' leading tackler and interception leader will likely miss next week's game against the Giants, and possible the Thanksgiving Day game with the Raiders as well.
Lee sustained a hamstring in the second quarter against the Saints Sunday night in the 49-17 loss to New Orleans.
"He's got a hamstring issue," Jones said on his weekly radio show on the 105.3 "The Fan" in Dallas. "To what extent, it'll bear out here between the MRIs and his rehab. We'll see how he progresses. I don't think it's going to be anything that's a long time, but it's probably going to be more than a week or two, and we'll go from there."
The Cowboys will welcome the bye week with open arms, considering how many injuries they've suffered in the past few weeks.
But missing Lee, will certainly be a big blow to the defense.
"He's a great player and he's done a real nice job for us," defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin. "But we've just got to plug some other guys in there and keep going. That's the only thing you can do."
The problem with that, however, is that Lee's backup
Durant starts at outside linebacker in the base 4-3 defense, but has been Lee's backup in the middle. Once he went down, the Cowboys used
Look for the Cowboys to explore all options concerning the middle linebacker position, perhaps even using
Lee, who signed a six-year, $42 million extension back in late August, has had his share of injury issues in his career. In fact, Lee has a chance to earn as much as $51 million in this contract if he can stay relatively healthy and earn playing-time incentives.
He missed two games his rookie season in 2010 with a hamstring injury and most of a game later that year with a concussion. He also had a wrist injury in 2011 that forced him to wear a club on his hand for about a month.
Last year, Lee went on IR in late October with a toe injury that required surgery, forcing him to miss the last 10 games.
Other than Lee's injury, the Cowboys are hopeful to get a few more starters and key players back for the Nov. 24 game with the Giants.
Obviously this is the time the Cowboys can get healthy again and get the majority of their players back. But unfortunately for them, Sean Lee is not expected to be one of them.


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Country's hottest couple are both nominated for Grammy Awards. Miranda Lambert earned a nod for Best Country Album, for Four the Record , and her hubby Blake Shelton is up for Best Country Solo Performance with "Over."
Speaking of her nod, Miranda says, "My albums are my heart and soul. To know that the music I make is appreciated means the world to me and a Grammy nomination is a giant hug that never ends. Thanks so much. What an honor!"
Blake was "completely shocked" and "honored" to get his Grammy nod for "Over." "It's one of the most challenging vocals of my career!" Blake says. "Thank you so much."
The Grammy Awards will be handed out live on CBS February 10 in Los Angeles.
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As the GOP runs around Congress behaving like Larry, Moe and Curly, eye-poking, ear-twisting and saying "nyuk, nyuk, nyuk" to everything, I wonder what does it hope to achieve? Is Its need to massage its ego and stay permanently puckered from sour grapes so important that it is willing to block any kind of progress in this country?
Wipe the cream pie off your faces and stop being stooges for the Tea Party. Do what you were elected to do: Work for the people.
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Remember Safety Tips During Holidays, Children's Medical Center Reminds Families
December 11, 2012
Children's Medical Center's (www.childrens.com) Injury Prevention Service wants to keep children safe this holiday season by helping families choose appropriate gifts for little ones to avoid injuries.
An average of 20 children a year die in the U.S. after being injured or involved in accidents with toys, according to Safe Kids Greater Dallas. In 2011, 13 children younger than age 15 died in toy-related incidents, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Such accidents appear to be on the rise in recent years, with an estimated 262,300 children visiting emergency rooms across the country for toy-related injuries in 2011, statistics show.
Experts at Children's, which has the only Level 1 Trauma Center in North Texas, offer this key information to keep loved ones safe:
Riding toys: These toys, such as non-motorized scooters, skateboards and tricycles, are the leading culprits associated with such injuries, Safe Kids Greater Dallas reports. In 2009, more than 49,500 children were treated nationally for injuries associated with non-motorized scooters. "Parents need to make sure to buy the recommended safety gear that comes along with sporting equipment," said Claudia Romo, program manager of Children's Injury Prevention Service.
Choking: Small objects such as balloons, rubber balls, marbles and coins are easily swallowed, making such incidents a leading cause of injury for children ages 3 and younger. Mylar balloons are a safer alternative than latex balloons, which ranked as the top cause of choking deaths, especially for children 5 and younger. Children also might swallow button-sized batteries, such as those found in small toys or greeting cards that play music.
Strangulation: Toys with strings, straps, cords, ribbons and loops should be avoided because of the strangulation hazards they pose to children. Such toys should never be hung in cribs or playpens, because babies and toddlers could become entangled in them.
Shock/burns: Electrical toys also pose potential burn or shock hazards. Check for frayed or uncovered wires. And children younger than 8 should not use any toy with a heating element, including wood-burning tools, Safe Kids Greater Dallas recommends.
Watch the ages: Parents should buy age-appropriate toys after checking safety labels and suggested age ranges. "Parents need to be mindful of where they store their children's toys," Romo said. "Younger siblings should not be able to reach their older siblings' toys if they are not age-appropriate."
Damaged toys: Caregivers should check all toys regularly for damage, breakage and potential safety hazards, and throw away toys that aren't repaired, Safe Kids Greater Dallas advises. Children's also urges parents to check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website (www.cpsc.gov) for updated information and pictures of recalled toys that may be harmful to children.
About Children's Medical Center
The not-for-profit Children's Medical Center is the fifth-largest pediatric healthcare provider in the country, with 559 licensed beds, two full-service campuses and 10 outpatient sites. Children's was the state's first pediatric hospital to achieve Level 1 Trauma status and is the only pediatric teaching facility in North Texas, affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center. For more information, please visit www.childrens.com.


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For casual cyclist or for those just getting into competitive cycling, this is a great bike. The bike is light, appears well made and shares many of the components that you would find on popular name brand cycles in the $1,500 to $2,400 range. It took me about two hours to fully assemble the bike and I was off. I used it in my first ever 30 mile bike race and couldn't be happier. In my short time of cycling, the one thing I have learned regarding entry level race/road bikes is to look at the components to make your decision, the frames are all very similar if not the exact same thing you will find on higher priced name brand bikes. Enjoy your ride!
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I just finished assembling the bike since it arrived while I was on vacation. I was impressed by the parts quality and light weight. A minor but indicative example is that the seat inclination is adjusted with two screws to whatever exacting position the rider wishes. The frame looks just like the Cannondale Synapse frame. everything on this bike looks like excellent quality. The price was also an excellent value in my opinion. I am older and don't ride a lot but wanted the shifters on the handle bars but didn't want to spend $ 1000 to get them. I have only ridden this around the block but expect it to work well for me. It is light.
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I could not find any reviews for this bike and the only picture was the stock one. Let me tell you that the picture does this bike NO justice. It is a brushed aluminum with cool black logos. I unboxed it, put it together and adjusted everything in about an hour. I took it out for a quick ride and was really impressed. The interesting thing is that the owners manual states that Schwinn(at least the Fastback 1) is part of the Cannondale group and the product registration goes to Cannondale. It's interesting because as I unpacked it the seat stays reminded me of my buddy's Cannondale Synapes 6 that I borrowed last year for 2 weeks. Well, who would of thunk that when I took it out for a ride it felt very similar to the Synapse. Schwinn lifetime frame warranty, Shimano Tiagra group set, a very attractive bike and a price that beats Giant, Trek, Cannondale and Specialized by $400-500. Awesome!!
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It seems like all the action in Dickinson is on the outskirts of town, where new retail and housing is going up daily. Now, the Downtown Dickinson Association wants to bring some attention back to the city's center.
The group is sponsoring Spring Into Downtown tomorrow from 10 AM to 4 PM. The alley behind Brickhouse to Bogey's will be closed, and local food and arts will be set up for the public. Downtown stores owners say it's good for both the community and the Downtown area.
"As local business owners, you have that ownership. So that's what you're going to find downtown, you're going to find amazing products that you're not going to find anyplace else. You're going to find amazing customer service. We're so excited to see the new faces and we're really happy to be having the event tomorrow," says Jayme Heick, a downtown store owner.
"I think Downtown is always the heartbeat of any community, so it's a really great way to get our blood flowing throughout the community and create that fellowship within our community," Cami Havelka, also a downtown store owner.
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It took two search firms and thousands of dollars before the Muscogee County School Board found Superintendent Finalist David Lewis. He was unanimously voted in by the board Tuesday. In two weeks they will vote to officially hire him.
Currently, Lewis works as the Associate Superintendent for Learning and Teaching in Polk County, Florida. On Tuesday, he said he "was looking for the job... not a job" and thinks he's found it in Muscogee County.
Lewis has many plans for the district if hired, including increasing graduation rates and addressing the performance gap. "I want to compare Muscogee, not only with like districts, but my goal would be to see if we could aspire to be above other districts similar to our own in demographics."
Board Chair Rob Varner said the entire board liked Lewis when they met him in late June. "I think the board said from the very beginning that we were not going to be constricted by timeline, but we were going to wait until we found the very best candidate which I think we did."
The district where Lewis works serves 95,000 students, which is nearly three times more than Muscogee County's 32-thousand. In March of this year, Lewis sought the superintendent's job in Polk County, but didn't get it. "Sure I was disappointed. I don't think anybody...when you apply for a position and you're not selected you're disappointed."
The job went to a chief academic officer from Duvall County, Florida and pays $225,000 a year. Muscogee county school officials won't reveal how much Lewis would get paid, until he's officially hired.
The last full-time superintendent had a base salary of $170,000. Interim Superintendent Dr. John Phillips makes about $8,500 a month.
It's taken a year and the school board has spent nearly $60,000 looking for a new superintendent after Former Superintendent Dr. Susan Andrews resigned last year after three and a half years of service.
The Georgia School Boards Association, or GSBA, didn't participate in Muscogee County's search, but said their average superintendent search time is just six months. The most expensive search they've conducted was only $10,000 plus expenses.
Varner said comparing those numbers with Muscogee County is like apples and oranges. "[We're] clearly one of the largest districts in the state. so just by default most of their searches are probably of smaller districts. Would I have liked to have spent less money? Of course I would. Do I wish David Lewis had come along six months instead of three weeks ago? Of course."
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Snapshots show the damage at Childs Lake Estates in Milford. A family's trailer was gutted by a fire believed to have been caused by stray fireworks.Lisa Zarves, her husband, Scott, and two of their three children woke up around 3:00 a.m. Saturday to smoke and flames. Thankfully, they all got out in time."I went to open my door to actually see what was going on and just this plume of smoke just boiled into our room," said Scott Myers."We looked outside. Our whole deck was just engulfed in flames," said Zarves. "Right after we had [gone] to bed, there was still fireworks that had been going off and we thought nothing of it."The fire marshall says the fire started on the deck and spread to the living room and kitchen. He believes stray fireworks landed under the deck, causing the fire in the hot, dry conditions."I can't believe that in this much dryness, no rain in almost two months, that somebody would be lighting off something like that when our houses are all 20, 30 feet apart," Myers said."Especially with how dry it's been, if you're going to light off fireworks, you need to do it over a lake in a well wet down area, that way it's not catching on fire," Zarves said.Right now the family is staying with relatives as they get their lives back together. Childs Lake Estates on Pontiac Trail is accepting donations at the clubhouse to help.With Michigan's new law allowing firecrackers, bottle rockets and more powerful consumer fireworks, experts fear there will be more fires and injuries. The fire marshall says if you shoot an explosive into the air, you better know where it lands. He's urging people to be careful so more Fourth of July celebrations don't end in tragedy.
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The 55th Grammy Awards ceremony is set to take place Sunday at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles. As has become a tradition, this year's show will feature several special onstage collaborations between a variety of artists.
Speaking to ABC News Radio on Wednesday, Grammy executive producer Ken Erlich revealed that one of these musical moments will be a tribute to late Band singer/drummer Levon Helm . The performance will feature "five or six artists," including Mumford & Sons , singer Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes , pop icon Elton John and country star Zac Brown .
"[They] are all going to be a part of singing 'The Weight' in memory of Levon," says Erlich. Helm passed away last April at age 71 after a battle with cancer.
Erlich explains that the joint performances are something that viewers, the participating artists and the Grammy organizers all really enjoy. "People have now come to expect that from our show, and artists now are very open and receptive about doing it," he notes. "They really look at it as an opportunity. It's not something that they can necessarily do on other shows…We love the idea of creating these moments where you see things that you just don't see anywhere else."
CBS will air the Grammy Awards starting at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.
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While venture capital is established in Hawaii, we're still a long way from establishing ourselves as a technology breeding ground. Barry Weinman, general partner with California-based AVI Management (managers of a $500- to $600 million fund), has been making venture capital investments, principally in Silicon Valley, since 1980. He recently held a fundraiser in the valley to raise awareness about technology companies based in Hawaii. Weinman has invested $4 million in hotU, a Honolulu-based high-tech company. Tim Bajarin, president of Creative Strategies Inc., is a venture capital analyst who splits time between Oahu and his home in California. He is a long-time Hawaii observer and is one of the top analysts in Silicon Valley. Bill Richardson is the general partner of HMS Hawaii Management Partners, a venture firm responsible for venture capital portfolios exceeding $22 million.
What are some of the major challenges that Hawaii-based companies encounter when seeking funding from mainland investors?
Richardson: The problem is always proximity and the ability of mainland investors to closely monitor the investment.
Bajarin: Verifone showed that some very powerful technology can originate in Hawaii, and other examples such as Digital Island, have reinforced this image. However, the successes have been few and far apart, so Hawaii is not viewed as a hot bed for technology development.
Are the right efforts being made to turn that around?
Bajarin: It's slowly changing thanks to Gov. Cayetano and a couple of groups that have really started to raise the awareness of the role technology has played in the state's economy and how technology companies are becoming more important to Hawaii's business environment.
What industries have the most potential for obtaining venture capital investments?
Richardson: Biotechnology, communications infrastructure, remote healthcare delivery, aquaculture and agriculture.
In what ways can Hawaii take advantage of its strategic location between the U.S. mainland and Asia?
Weinman: The telemedicine projects have a great deal to offer to Southeast Asian companies, as well as some of the biotechnology products coming out of Hawaii. The Asians are certainly advanced over the U.S. with some of the wireless applications, so Hawaii is a very interesting place to invest into that market as well.
It's been said that Hawaii lacks ingenuity and entrepreneurship. Is that the general perception amongst mainland investors?
Weinman: The people in Silicon Valley work at companies where they can see what it takes to raise money and how everything works, and then they go and start their own companies because they understand the process. Hawaii lacks some of that infrastructure, so yes, they are inexperienced. The biggest issue is learning how to fundraise because you have to fundraise in order to be competitive and grow big. It's very hard to grow big without capital.
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NORFOLK-A man who stole money from a woman in a bank parking lot was found hiding in a plastic playhouse on the playground of a Norfolk school, police said Tuesday.
The search put St. Pius X, located on Halprin Drive, on lockdown for more than an hour and it was the same situation at Larrymore Elementary School.
Police were called to the BB&T in the 2200 block of E. Little Creek Road around 9:30 a.m. A woman in the parking lot was approached by a man who stole her money, said Officer Chris Amos.
The man ran off in the direction of St. Pius, so a lockdown was put in place as a precaution.
Officers searched the area and found him hiding on the St. Pius X playground, Amos stated.
The man didn't have a weapon and no one was hurt.
Norfolk Public Schools told WVEC.com that parents were being informed about the situation by reverse phone call.


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It's Friday. Mercifully, the season is only two weeks away. And this is your day to talk about anything that is on your mind, even if it's not college football. And as I've said before, please keep it clean because my momma reads this blog.
I'll get things rolling.
1. Tennessee does not need the Bryce Brown aggravation. But you had to know that some aggravation was coming: Bryce Brown, Tennessee's highly-recruited freshman running back, had a messy recruitment from the beginning with his "advisor" Brian Butler. For a while, you'll recall, Butler was selling recruiting updates on Brown from a dedicated website. He had to back away from that. Now the NCAA is sniffing around some fundraising Butler and others did to help Brown and other students take a number of "educational" trips to Southern colleges. Now it may turn out that no NCAA rules were violated here. If some were, Brown may have to sit a couple of games.
This much is clear and this is important: Tennessee's recruitment of Brown is not the issue. So the institution and the football program don't appear to be at risk. But everybody in the recruiting process knew that Brown, because of Butler, had some potential baggage. There were schools that backed off Brown because of it. Tennessee felt it was worth the risk and, in the final analysis, Lane Kiffin and his staff will probably be right. But this is an aggravation Tennessee does not need with the first game of the Kiffin era two weeks away.
2. Should Auburn be doing a reality TV show? In the interest of full disclosure I need to tell you that I work for CSS on a show called "Talkin' Football." They are incredibly professional people who have done a lot for me. Having said all that, I question the wisdom of Auburn's decision to do a reality show for CSS called "Auburn Football: Every Day." The idea is to give the cameras unprecedented access to the football program on a daily basis. The cameras will show both the good and the bad. Originally, Ole Miss had agreed to do the show. The Rebels are picked to have a big, big season. But in the final days before shooting was scheduled to start, coach Houston Nutt had a change of heart. I understand Auburn's rationale. When you're recruiting in the same state with Nick Saban, you need every advantage that you can get. This show will be watched by a lot of people, including recruits. If it makes a handful of top high school players take a second look at Auburn, then it's probably worth the risk involved. Football teams can be very volatile families. I'm going to try to keep an open mind on this one. What do you guys think?
3. The recent ruling in the Florida State case is the right one, but it will have an impact on future NCAA cases. Florida Circuit Judge John Cooper ruled yesterday that if a state institution, in this case Florida State, receives documents in any form, those documents are public records. The documents in question dealt with the ongoing NCAA investigation into the academic cheating scandal at Florida State, which would strip coach Bobby Bowden of 14 of his 382 career victories. The NCAA's records in the case were sent to Florida State on line in a "read only" format. The NCAA's claim was the public had no right to the documents because Florida State had not received them in paper form and did not physically possess them. Media agencies sued, claiming that the NCAA's claim violated the state's open records laws. The court agreed. In a digital age, if a state body gets a document, no matter how it is transmitted, it is subject to open records. The NCAA claims it will be tougher to get people to testify in future cases. That may be true. But full disclosure of how the NCAA conducts its business overrides that concern.
4. Who will call Phillip Fulmer first? How about Louisville? After a posting on my recent meeting with Phillip Fulmer, the former Tennessee coach, several peopled asked where he could potentially land if he gets back into coaching. Fulmer made it clear that he wants to go somewhere that has made a commitment to compete for conference championships. I would suggest that you keep an eye on Louisville, where Steve Kragthorpe has really been struggling (11-23) since he took over for Bobby Petrino. The Cardinals have a chance to get off to a rocky start with road games to Kentucky and Utah followed by a home game with Pittsburgh in the first five weeks. If Kragthorpe doesn't show some improvement early, don't be surprised if Fulmer gets a call. Would he take it? I don't know. But he could certainly win that league in 2-3 years.
5. Was Charlie Ward better than Tim Tebow? This comes from our friends at the Orlando Sentinel and it is a fascinating debate. Florida State coach Bobby Bowden, like most coaches in the South, has been asked if Florida's Tim Tebow has a chance to be called the greatest football player of all time. Bowden told the Sentinel that he thought Charlie Ward, his 1993 Heisman Trophy winner, might have been better than Tebow. First of all, Coach Bowden is always going to stick up for Ward, who he really admires and likes.
Here are the stats:
CHARLIE WARD: 473-of-750 passing (63 percent), 5,747passing yards, 49 TDs, 22 INTs, 889 rushing yards, 10 rushing TDs
TIM TEBOW: 448-of-681 passing (65.8 percent), 6,390 passing yards, 67 TDs, 11 INTs, 2,037 rushing yards, 43 rushing TDs
It is a great argument today. But if Tebow plays on his third national championship team and/or wins a second Heisman Trophy, the argument is over. It's Tebow.
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August 21st, 2009
9:02 am
45 – 42 !!!!!!!! hahahahahahahahahahahahaha
August 21st, 2009
9:15 am
The Auburn thing strikes me as a take off on HBO's Hard Knocks. I personally find that type thing fascinating and will look forward to watching but I have to assume they have control over final editing? If they had filmed last year with some of the things Tony Franklin has discussed, I have to believe it would have been quite a soap opera.
August 21st, 2009
9:17 am
45-42 was an aberation!Even a blind hog finds an acorn every now and then! kkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
August 21st, 2009
9:19 am
Not trying to stir the pot but from what I understand, isn't the real issue is if Butler was sharing his revenue with Brown?
August 21st, 2009
9:20 am
Why is everyone making such a big deal about Bowden's comment re Tebow vs Ward? Clearly, he's biased, he coached Ward. I'm not saying Bowden is right or wrong. I'm simply saying Bowden is old school, and his comments should be taken with a grain of salt. The media (ESPN) has run with the comments, and have manufactured it into some kind of major news story. I'm not an FSU fan but respect & admire what Bowden has accomplished at FSU. The media love to take these stories to the extreme – disappointing.
August 21st, 2009
9:20 am
Concerning Bryce Brown, this is what happens when you have a desperate program that wants to get back to the top too quickly. They tend to cut corners. They knew what they were getting into.
After Brown's visit to Baton Rouge, LSU did a quicker backstroke than Michael Phelps to get away from this guy.
Additionally, anyone else find it odd that a 5 star homegrown player from La. that had been committed to LSU for over a year at the very last minute & a day after national signing day with barely a relationship with their coaches switches his committment to Tennessee.
August 21st, 2009
9:22 am
I'd be shocked if Fulmer still possessed the drive to guide a program to sustained success. I'm talking about putting in 12-14 hour days for 3-5 years. No doubt the guy still knows football and how to structure a team, but you also gotta grind out the hours to make it all happen. I predict that if he gets back in, he fizzles out by the 2nd season. Is his ego bruised enough that he sucks it up for 6 months or maybe even a year and works hard? Maybe. But this is still all about that bruised ego. Guy is in his late fifties and has made millions, he aint got the stomach for work anymore. I'm sure Fulmer or someone close to him said, "Hey, Tony, do us a favor and float this trial balloon." Obviously, Tony obliged.
August 21st, 2009
9:24 am
I wonder how Mike Slive feels about Brown signing with Tennessee after he explicitly told Kiffin not to sign the kid (and he told LSU the same thing, which is why they backed off right before signing day). Good job, Kiffy.
August 21st, 2009
9:24 am
Auburn will probably get some good and some bad out of it. In their disadvantageous situation in the state, they can certainly use the exposure. At the same time though, to make the show compelling and interesting for the average viewer, negative issues and incidents will likely be shown out of context or given too much exposure in an effort to create drama. Overall, it's probably worth a shot.
August 21st, 2009
9:25 am
Joe, wake up and READ the article. TN cut NO corners in recruiting Bryce Brown. This is an accusation that happened between his sophomore and junior years and is yet another example of the NCAA attempting to wield power. What is NOT mentioned is that numerous other athletes were involved in this trip, and NONE of them are being invesitgated. The NCAA picks and chooses its battles and often goes after high profile recruits. Again, UT did NOTHING wrong in this situation. At MOST he gets a 2 game suspension and this is all over with.
August 21st, 2009
9:27 am
NO one cares about TECH…..please go back your blog and talk about your up coming struggles with Duke, Virginia, Gardner Webb Etc and the problem of how loud you band sounds with only 30,000 nerds sitting in the stands with tweed sport coats on sweating in that heat wishing you had a cross word puzzle to work at half time about load structures in a high rise, eating your free pizza and bragging about how easy it is to get tickets and park and No traffic getting out after the game, but pretty bored because there are no women to look at, but how you've come to admire Muslim game day wear.
August 21st, 2009
9:31 am
August 21st, 2009
9:32 am
Fulmer deserves a second chance but Louisville? What if they have a real good season? Oy!
Time will tell for Auburn. The jury is still out!
I feel for Bobby Bowden. It maybe time to go to the dog track or race track and watch horses.
The UT has enough aggravation with it's "Head Coach" than deal with Byrce Brown problems.
Tim Tebow is a God of College Quarterback, but not the World. "And Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus. He's quarterback for the Florida Gators!" Sorry Charlie Ward can compete. Good weekend all and "Mr. College Football's mom in Union Point.
Ramblin Wreck!
August 21st, 2009
9:37 am
Joe, you are STILL bitter about losing Janzen Jackson to Tennessee? Get over it.
This whole "I told you so" stuff has got to end. It all happened Brown's SOPHOMORE year of high school. Tennessee wasn't in the picture then. They aren't "taking chances". He's been able to practice. If he gets in trouble at all, it'll be one or two games.
We're not talking Reggie Bush problems. Let's not blow this out of proportion.
August 21st, 2009
9:41 am
NO one cares about UGAY! Get your butt off this blog if you can't take the heat son. Please tell me how the Mutts are going to "Destroy" the cowboys in stillwater. That's hilarious. Keep the jokes coming. Esp how your going to whipe the floor with the Gators and Jackets. Give me a break. Take a breather and put down the red bull. UGA sucks, past, present, future.
August 21st, 2009
9:42 am
First off, I am looking forward to a new coaching era at Auburn. I feel an intensity there that I have not felt since the Pat Dye era. I am a little skeptical of the Auburn TV show – hopefully it will have that serious overtone to it that the old Auburn Review with Pat Dye used to have. War Eagle!
August 21st, 2009
9:46 am
It seems that so many people out there in the media community, like the over-rated NFL analyst Mel Kiper want this guy to fail…and I cannot stand it! I'm no Gator fan but I am a Tebow fan and I hope he makes all these gloomy gus folks eat crow. Charlie Ward was a great QB but he wasn't a Tebow. And yes, Mel Kiper, you boring, bad hairstyle dolt, Tebow can play QB in the NFL!!! You don't like him or Colt McCoy because they're good Christian kids. Kiper probably put out this latest rumor that Ward was better than Tebow!
August 21st, 2009
9:49 am
(((((45-42)))))hahaha and we had a great Tickle Pile on their Campus!!!!!!!
August 21st, 2009
9:50 am
Hey JB—what got your panties in a wad?
August 21st, 2009
9:50 am
The U.S. News & World Report college ratings are out today, and Georgia schools retained their rankings from last year for the most part.
I think the rankings influence where students go to college. (I also think many students are influenced by the "Colleges that Change Lives" franchise.)
Many people dismiss college status as a factor, but there's evidence that where you go to school impacts how much you earn.
PayScale Inc., which compiles compensation data, says the median starting salary for Ivy League graduates is about 30 percent higher than that of liberal-arts college graduates. However, the study doesn't address whether that pay differential is the result of a better education, or simply because the Ivies attract higher-achieving students in the first place. (I would also ask whether the Ivies attract better connected kids; it's easier to end up at Goldman Sachs if your mother worked there.)
In its 2009 report, PayScale says the median starting salary for a University of Georgia graduate was $43,900, compared to $60,00 for a Harvard grad, $58,900 for a Georgia Tech grad, and $50,600 for an Emory grad.
I am sorry to report that PayScale also lists degrees that pay you back and teaching and journalism offer some of the lowest returns. The big money is in the STEM fields; science, technology, engineering and math.
August 21st, 2009
9:52 am
Walk-On, yes, that's part of the issue (it's my understanding). The thing about this case is that Butler took a van full of prep athletes around the country to visit colleges> They earned money to finance the trips by doing fund raisers.I'm puzzled that the NCAA seem to be only focusing on Brown even though all the kids Butler was taking from town to town was involved in fundraising activities. In any case, it appears Brown will miss no more than one game, if that and pay back what ever "extra benefits.
August 21st, 2009
9:53 am
Did Pat Dye ever find his pants?
August 21st, 2009
9:55 am
Ok Fool…………..Tech had a good year….lot of good stuff happening……But for the life of me why can't ya'll sell ( or have to refund) out of season ticket packages. Where is the demand for this product…All we hear is how much MONEY Tech folks have , but won't support the program by buying tickets and filling that place up. Where is the proof you are back…..a 3 point garbage win over Richt's worst team in 5 or 6 years. Typical ACC type team support, luke warm at best. Walk up at game day to buy tickets. Hell, look at Carolina the couple of years before Spurrier came, losing 6 to 8 games a year, but SELLING THE PLACE OUT ! They're called FANS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You guys are pathetic.
August 21st, 2009
9:56 am
Tony is correct even if UT did nothing wrong they do not need the Brown media circus. If Slive did tell schools to back off Brown it will come back around from the SEC in some way. Lane can make enemies with coaches and fans from other schools but the SEC front office is another matter.
August 21st, 2009
9:59 am
who cares, it's bowden's opinion! what if herschel only played on season, but in that season ran for 40 TDs and 200 yards? say he never played again due to injury. is the guy who played 4 years that had 3K yards and 50 TDs automatically better?
same can be said about how stats don't translate between eras. spurrier was probably a better QB than jared lorenzen, but maybe lorenzen had better stats (i have no idea, but you get the point)
of course the subjective "who's the best" usually comes down to objective stats, but there are other ways to determine this.
in next week's AJC, "charle ward's dad thinks charlie is better than tebow!"
August 21st, 2009
10:02 am
Otto, Ut looked into the Brown matter extensively prior to offering Him a scholly and they were confident he did nothing wrong. Slive has no business telling UT or any other SEC school who to recruit and who not to recruit.
August 21st, 2009
10:03 am
ok, I took my medicine….should kick in in 10 minutes or so. I hope you guys a Tech have a good year.
August 21st, 2009
10:05 am
Two items:
1. I think South Carolina may/should take a look at Fulmer.
2. Charlie Ward was nowhere near as good as Tim Tebow. To even suggest the comparison is laughable.
August 21st, 2009
10:05 am
Bama fan here, but have to agree with the Auburn decision. Chizik inherited a tough situation (reminds me of Shula's first year at UA). I think that virtually anything he can do to keep Auburn's program in the public eye will have more positive consequences than not.
I don't see that he has many other options if he is to steal some of Saban's thunder in recruiting.
August 21st, 2009
10:06 am
NCAA, a question, why aren't you looking into Worlwide Wes and Nike and UT lost Josh Selby becuse we're an Addidas school instead of a Nike school?
August 21st, 2009
10:08 am
Top Dawg, Fulmer is done. He had is run in the nineties and ran UT's program into the ground after that. Cutcliffe is not around to bail him out anymore. Any school that takes even a passing glance at Fulmer is nuts.
August 21st, 2009
10:11 am
Dont know the football coaching situation at Memphis, but that would seem like a pretty good fit for Fulmer.
He'd still be coaching for another program in the state of Tenn, (maybe even help really build up the Memphis program) where, of course, he has lots of recognition, and would get lots of statewide fan support because Memphis and UT are not really state rivals. Kind of like how GA fans became big Ga Southern fans when Erk left GA to go to Statesboro.
Plus, if Fulmer is recruiting from Memphis, its even easier to go to the states of Ark, Miss, Ky, and Alabama to get recruits, which wont be helpful for teams the compete with UT in the SEC…like KY, Ole Miss, Miss State, Ark, Ky, etc.
If Fulmer went to Memphis, it would seem to be a really strong Win-Win scenario for UT, Memphis, and the whole state of Tenn.
August 21st, 2009
10:11 am
I think Charlie Strong ends up at Carolina. Coached there, well liked, good coach, but more than anything, can bring a ton of that talent and speed to Columbia with all those high school connections he's made in Florida. That would make Carolina very tough in a couple of years.
Also , he's overdue for a shot.
August 21st, 2009
10:12 am
"slive has no business telling UT or any other SEC school who to recruit and who not to recruit". its getting comical ut fan. oh let me guess, the NCAA is out to get you? puh-lease! this kid was close to a profesional athlete in HS. don't you find it odd that the "#1 recruit" would choose to go to a 5-7 team?? kids options dwindled down the stretch as more info came out on him. but congrats ut, he'll fit right in with the other mis-fits you've welcomed with open arms…see convicted rapist Daniel Hood.
August 21st, 2009
10:14 am
But, as a Dawg fan, i would hope for Fulmer at Carolina over Strong.
August 21st, 2009
10:15 am
Fulmer to UVA.
Last time anybody did an inside look at a program was UK basketball with Billy G. Look how that turned out.
UT is not going to get into trouble over BB. Miss a couple of games at most and it's over.
Tebow is florida's Herschel. Ward won a Heisman and a questionable NT. There is no comparison really.
August 21st, 2009
10:15 am
Bryce Brown = Maurice Clarett. Good luck with that, Vols.
By the way, I think mama is preferable to momma, but that's just me.
August 21st, 2009
10:18 am
By the by, UGA fans did not become Ga. Southern fans. They stayed Erk fans. Big difference there, gnat eaters.
August 21st, 2009
10:19 am
1. I knew LSU had backed off on Bryce Brown. He may be a great player but he's a distraction and this is a team game. LSU didn't need another problem like Perrilloux. Agree or not that had an impact on LSU's season last year.
2. First the limo and nowe this. No doubt Chizik is doing this for publicity(recruiting). Whether it pays off remains to be seen.
3. I'm glad the NCAA lost that ruling.
4. Fulmer will be coaching somewhere in 2010. I agree it may be Louisville but he cold wind up in the ACC at Virginia. I don't see him venturing too far out of the south.
5. A factor not mentioned but certainly has been by Tony before is his leadership. Ward was a great player but I give Tebow the edge.
Geaux Tigers
Go SEC
August 21st, 2009
10:22 am
Beam me up, Scotty….there's no intelligent life here….just stoopids.
August 21st, 2009
10:22 am
IMO, Kiffin and Tennessee did good for taking a chance with Brown. If the punishment for the high crimes committed are but a 1-2 game pine ride, that will be the price paid. This sounds more likely as if meant to punish Brown for the acts of adults some years ago. My interest is also raised on the 'others' mentioned but not named. If one really wants to read up on high crimes in college athletics, see (Tony Russell, Miami 1989-1994).
August 21st, 2009
10:25 am
Another drive by posting for the laziest blogger at the AJC.
August 21st, 2009
10:26 am
1) UT doesn't need the Brown headache, but as a Bama man I'm laughing at their whole situation right now. Karma bites…
2) AU's decision to do the reality show is stupid. And it will not reach that many people…show of hands how many people actually watch CSS???? The distraction will do more harm than the exposure will do good.
3) Once again Karma bites…. Bowden has run a successful program, but never a clean program. It had to bite him eventually.
4) I could care less if Fulmer coaches again…he's not relevant anymore.
5) Tebow is probably in the top 3 all time college football players. that debate is over.
August 21st, 2009
10:27 am
Barnhart is awesome at posting the obvious. UT doesn't want the Bryce Brown distraction? NO WAY! What great insight Tony!
August 21st, 2009
10:28 am
Ward was a better QB. Andre Ware was a better QB. David Klingler was a better QB. John Elway was a better QB. Tebow is a great PLAYER, and a winner. But I could come up with 10 other QBs I'd rather have slinging the pigskin if I needed a last minute 80 yd drive. No disrespect, but I'd definitely take Ward down 24-20 with 38 seconds on the clock and no time outs.
August 21st, 2009
10:36 am
I'm here to tell you Tim Tebow is the best quarterback in the SEC this year … much better than Jevan Sneed. And, he's the second best quarterback ever at Florida.
August 21st, 2009
10:36 am
1) Most teams with commonsense knew Bryce Brown would be disruptive to their teams.
2) It's reality that I won't be watching Auburn Tiger reality show anymore than I watch any other asinine reality show.
3) Too bad we can't get full disclosure and openness in the Obama Whitehouse and administration that was a campaign promise.
4) Fulmer should work for Nutri-Systems while he's waiting for a new coaching position.
5) Bobby Bowden's lucky he took up coaching because he's dumber than a 5th grader in statistics and simple math!
August 21st, 2009
10:37 am
Tebow was only a sub on the UF National Champs as a freshman – please don't give him credit for winning that one too!!! That belittles the rest of the UF team from that year.
August 21st, 2009
10:39 am
Fulmer got into coaching by stabbing the previous coach in the back while in a hospital. He took his eye off the ball due to his OBSESSION with Bama and the NCAA issue. Remember that Fulmer was THE REASON that Bama was discovered to have made violations in Memphis. Along with Kramer, they both belong in the nut house.
August 21st, 2009
10:39 am
Tony, last Saturday on CBSs College Football Preview show their Top 10 poll had Oklahoma #2, but when you 4 on the panel picked your BCS title game 3 of you did not have the Sooners in it? Why were they #2 then? It was a great show by the way. Really liked Danielson's unique title game scenario.


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