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By Dylan Cunningham, Contributing Writer
| August 11, 2014
"Do what you love, and the money will follow." Well-meaning friends and family members may utter those words as you head off to college. And they're right—to a point. After graduation, money almost certainly will follow. On average, a worker with a bachelor's degree earns nearly double the pay of someone with just a high school diploma. But the college major you choose can have a significant impact on exactly how much your passion pays off.
We took an in-depth look at 129 popular college majors, seeking courses of study that typically lead to big paychecks at both the entry level and midway through a career. We also looked for majors that are highly sought-after in the workforce, as evidenced by high numbers of online job postings seeking applicants with specific majors. Finally, we screened for career fields related to these majors that offer strong growth prospects for years to come.
Check out our 2014–2015 rankings of the 10 best college majors for a lucrative career.
For each of the 129 college majors, compensation research firm PayScale provided median annual salaries for recent grads (five years or less of work experience) and median annual salaries for mid-career employees (at least ten years of work experience). Total online job postings during 2013 seeking applicants with each of the 129 college majors were supplied by workforce research firm Burning Glass Technologies. Projected ten-year growth rates from 2012 to 2022 for selected occupations related to each college major came from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as did median annual incomes for related occupations.
Starting salary: $55,400 (median for all 129 majors: $40,400)
Mid-career salary: $71,700 (median for all 129 majors: $69,800)
Annual online job postings: 1,114,489
Best related job: Registered Nurse
Projected 10-year job growth: 19.4% (all occupations: 10.8%)
Registered nurses earn a median pay of $65,470, which includes those with an associate's degree or nursing-program diploma. Bachelor's degrees are strongly preferred in major cities, particularly in hospitals, which are more selective in hiring. The profession will expand at almost twice the national average rate by 2022, largely as a result of changing demographics. "More elderly people will lead to a greater demand for health care," says Matt Sigelman, CEO of Burning Glass Technologies. A master's degree can qualify you to become a nurse practitioner, which pays a median salary of $89,960.
Prospective majors have to meet a variety of prerequisites, mostly science-related, before being accepted into a nursing program. The heart of the major involves health assessment and anatomy courses, among others, which are paired with extensive supervised clinical experience. You'll need to pass an exam in order to get licensed. Office-based nurses work typical weekday hours, but nurses at hospitals should be prepared for work at all hours any day of the week.
Starting salary: $58,700
Mid-career salary: $120,000
Annual online job postings: 24,978
Best related job: Actuary
Projected 10-year job growth: 26.1%
Actuaries work in the insurance and finance industries to analyze the financial costs of risk and uncertainty. With a strong mathematical background that includes an in-depth understanding of statistics, probability and finance, they are sought after by firms looking to minimize the costs of risky business strategies. Actuaries enjoy the best of both worlds—high pay and manageable hours—with a median salary of $93,680 and only 3 out of 10 professionals working more than 40 hours per week.
While math majors often head to graduate school after college, actuarial mathematics majors generally dive right into the job market, as a bachelor's degree is sufficient for those not pursuing a career as an academic in the field. In order to break into the industry, you will have to pass a series of exams, a couple of which most students try to complete while they're still enrolled in college.
Starting salary: $49,200
Mid-career salary: $87,100
Annual online job postings: 1,181,973
Best related job: Financial Analyst
Projected 10-year job growth: 15.5%
Business is booming for finance majors, as long days (and nights) at the office are being rewarded with big bucks. With a median salary of $76,950 and about one-third of professionals working over 40 hours each week, financial analyst is one of the popular entry-level positions for recent grads. Those in search of a big payday can become personal financial advisors. While the median salary is $67,520, the top 10% of advisors earn more than $187,200. "There will always be demand for people who know finance," says Sigelman, "but the emergence of big data has also made finance majors sought-after for a wide range of jobs involving analytics."
Courses within the major will teach students how to make investment decisions using complex computer models. The highest achievers often come into the major with a strong mathematical background and a good amount of common sense, both of which are vital attributes as professionals in the field.
Starting salary: $52,500
Mid-career salary: $98,900
Annual online job postings: 171,707
Best related job: Statistician
Projected 10-year job growth: 26.7%
The future looks bright for a major in the business of predicting it. Statistics majors specialize in regression analysis and probability, using computer programs to build complex models that predict anything from the winner of the next presidential election to the effectiveness of a new health care initiative. With the field rapidly expanding, graduates will be in high demand for the foreseeable future, as the need for statistical analysis grows in business, health care and public policy.
A bachelor's degree is sufficient for many entry-level positions, but a graduate degree will advance your career as a statistician, with most academics and researchers needing a Ph.D. Given the close relationship between statistical modeling and technology, a minor in computer science or a related field would be beneficial.
Starting salary: $54,300
Mid-career salary: $91,100
Annual online job postings: 259,495
Best related job: Civil Engineer
Projected 10-year job growth: 19.7%
Civil engineers design and supervise large construction projects, including airports, sewer systems and tunnels, ensuring that each new architectural creation is structurally sound. With a median pay of $79,340 that jumps to $89,440 for civil engineers employed by the federal government, this is a rewarding field for those with a knack for math and science. Extensive experience, licensure and a graduate degree line you up for higher-paying management positions.
Your course load would include fluid mechanics, statics, structural analysis and design, and thermodynamics, with sessions in lecture halls, labs and in the field. This isn't the major for students more comfortable locking themselves in a dorm room and working through math problems alone all semester. Civil engineers collaborate with other professionals in the industry such as architects and construction workers, so be prepared to hone your communication skills in group projects and presentations.
Starting salary: $50,100
Mid-career salary: $96,700
Annual online job postings: 916,424
Best related job: Economist
Projected 10-year job growth: 13.9%
These students emerge from college as such well-rounded job candidates that their biggest worry is often narrowing down their interests and picking a specific field. Economics majors sharpen their analytical, quantitative, research and writing abilities in a variety of courses throughout school, making them desirable for their diverse skill sets upon graduation.
With economics majors scattered around the professional world in research, finance and consulting positions, there is no single clear path for graduates to take. Summer internships are particularly helpful for majors to explore specific fields and develop technical skills. Many choose to pursue a graduate degree, which sets them up to become an economist, a job with a median salary of $91,860 and an above-average growth rate.
Starting salary: $49,900
Mid-career salary: $84,100
Annual online job postings: 2,078,624
Best related job: Computer Systems Analyst
Projected 10-year job growth: 24.5%
Information technology graduates are tasked with implementing technology within a company or organization. The major includes courses that merge technology with business, and many students choose to tailor their schedule toward a single specialty, such as digital communications or Web development. Expect to spend time as an intern in a company's IT department during the summer learning the trade.
A bachelor's degree in information technology puts you in a good position to become a computer systems analyst, which has a lofty median salary of $79,680. With job growth projected to be well above average, largely due to the boom in cybersecurity and mobile networks, employers will be hiring graduates in droves for this position. Some students pursue graduate school, which is preferred for some high-paying positions such as computer and information research scientists.
Starting salary: $60,500
Mid-career salary: $99,300
Annual online job postings: 709,626
Best related job: Software Applications Engineer
Projected 10-year job growth: 22.8%
Software-engineering majors prepare to specialize in the planning, formulating, testing and implementation of computer software, creating program designs for anything from space shuttles to mobile phones. Courses within the major include software architecture and design, software testing and quality assurance, and systems analysis, and will continue to evolve in tandem with the rapidly progressing field that they explore.
As the demand for software continues to expand across all industries, trained software engineers will be increasingly coveted for their expertise. If you decide that a career as a software engineer isn't your calling after graduation, your technological savvy will qualify you for a variety of positions in the computer science and programming spheres.
Starting salary: $53,800
Mid-career salary: $92,200
Annual online job postings: 2,506,300
Best related job: Computer and Information Systems Manager
Projected 10-year job growth: 15.3%
Successful management information systems majors combine an in-depth understanding of technology with strong business acumen to complete their diverse curriculums. The coursework is an eclectic mix of traditional programming, business, sociology, psychology, Internet ethics and project management, just to name a few.
Like many of the other technology-related degrees in these rankings, MIS doesn't fast-track you to any single profession. But graduates' skill sets make them ideal candidates for computer and information systems managers after a few years of experience in an entry-level position in the broader information systems industry. Earning a median salary of $120,950 per year, computer and information systems managers essentially serve as translators—ensuring that the more technical, IT side of the firm is on the same page as the business side, putting it in a good position to succeed.
Starting salary: $59,800
Mid-career salary: $102,000
Best related job: Information security analyst
Projected 10-year job growth: 36.5%
Computer science majors are highly coveted technology gurus who join some of the world's fastest-growing industries upon graduation. Expect long nights in the computer lab thinking up creative new ways to attack tricky programming puzzles. The coursework will focus on computer programming in coding languages such as C++ and Java, but can range from systems analytics to robotics.
Graduates will have little trouble finding work in a welcoming job market, with occupations such as computer and information research scientists and software developers in high demand. Information security analysts, specifically, who now earn a median pay of $86,170 a year, will continue to be sought after for years to come. "It's not just about working for Google anymore," says Sigelman, noting that an understanding of software makes computer science majors appealing to virtually every industry.
1. Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
2. Computer Science
3. Civil Engineering
4. Information Systems Management
5. Nursing
6. Information Systems
7. Finance
8. Math
9. Information Science
10. Construction
Kiplinger updates many of its rankings annually. Here is the 2013–2014 list of the best college majors for a lucrative career. Keep in mind that ranking methodologies can change from year to year based on the data available at the time, changes to how the data was gathered, switches to new data providers and tweaks to the formulas used to narrow the pool of candidates.
1. Pharmacy and Pharmacology
2. Nursing
3. Transportation Sciences and Technology
4. Treatment Therapy Professions
5. Chemical Engineering
6. Electrical Engineering
7. Medical Technologies
8. Construction Services
9. Management Information Systems
10. Medical Assisting Services
Kiplinger updates many of its rankings annually. Here is the 2012-2013 list of the best college majors for a lucrative career. Keep in mind that ranking methodologies can change from year to year based on the data available at the time, changes to how the data was gathered, switches to new data providers and tweaks to the formulas used to narrow the pool of candidates.
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Pearce wants Walcott for U21s
England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce will push for Theo Walcott to be included in the squad for next year's European Championships if his youngsters defeat Wales in a play-off.
Walcott is expected to be in the seniors next month after scoring a hat-trick in Wednesday's 4-1 win over Croatia, while the Under-21s face the Welsh in a two-legged tie to reach next year's finals in Sweden.
"Come next summer, our last senior match is on June 10, after that everyone will be available to play in the under-21 tournament, no matter what experience they've had in the seniors during the season," Pearce said.
"The main thing is whether it is right for the player. Giving the player the experience of a tournament is absolutely crucial, that has been driving us from the first game of the qualification campaign."
Pearce took England to the semi-finals of the 2007 finals, where they were defeated by Holland after a marathon penalty shoot-out.
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renaissanceman needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
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We need a logo that represents and invites figuring out and connecting with purpose, maximizing potential and taking action.
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The business focuses on creating personal growth and development.
Our logo should appeal to people ready for change, for personal growth, to experience a different level of living across all areas of life.
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Light concentrated on a point - not magnifying lens but the idea of concentration, of focus
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Other design notes: Vector-based. Logo should scale well and be legible and recognizable small or large.
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Young video sharing community web site looking for modern upbeat redesign.
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Track Devil (http://www.trackdevil.com) is a young video sharing community web site catering to the track day enthusiast. We are presently looking for a new look, which is where you come in. We require a two page template delivered in PSD format. The two pages are the "landing/home page" (logged in/logged out view) and the "view video" page.
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Baseball Clinches Weekend Series, 7-1
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BATON ROUGE, La. -- LSU starting pitcher Ryan Eades recorded a career-high 11 strikeouts, propelling fourth-ranked LSU (9-1) to a 7-1 victory over Brown (0-2).
Eades (2-0) allowed no earned runs on five hits in six innings of work, throwing 79 pitches. His performance marked the second straight game an LSU starting pitcher recorded 11 strikeouts in a game (Aaron Nola struck out 11 against Brown Friday night).
Brown starting pitcher Heath Mayo (0-1) suffered the loss after giving up five earned runs on 11 hits and four walks in 5.2 innings.
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"Eades really threw the ball well and had great command all night," said LSU coach Paul Mainieri. "We wanted to have him throw 80 pitches and he was extremely efficient the entire outing. This was probably the coldest night we've had during my seven years at LSU, but we managed to generate some offense in difficult conditions. I thought we had some productive at-bats and came through with hits at the right time."
In the second inning, Brown took a 1-0 lead after a throwing error from first baseman Mason Katz on a tough ground ball.
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I love it that the Chinese restaurants in the US offer special lunch menu.
For about $5-$7, you get a complete meal of an entree, rice, and a bowl of soup.
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Ericom Software has released Ericom AccessToGo 2.0, a remote desktop protocol (RDP) client that provides secure access Windows applications, desktops, virtual desktops (VDI), and Windows terminal servers from a mobile device.
In version 2.0, Ericom has made AccessToGo easier to use on mobile devices, according to the company. The RDP client's new display technology automatically optimizes the resolution of the remote desktop display to make it easier for people to select Windows objects such as the Start menu or icons on touch displays without zooming in or panning.
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Missions Emphasis Week offers opportunities for service
Liberty University alumnus Mick Stockwell ('80) spoke to students about the call to the mission field at Wednesday's convocation during Missions Emphasis Week.
It was at a missions convocation at Liberty in 1977 that Stockwell felt called to do missionary work overseas. After 17 years of ministry stateside, he moved to the Ukraine with his wife and three sons. He now supervises about 700 missionaries in 50 different countries through the International Mission Board (IMB).
Stockwell urged students to be "agile and mobile" and to always be aware of what God is doing in the world around them. He read from Matthew 16 and explained that the disciples were not perfect, but Jesus chose to use them to build his church.
"Jesus says to you this: I give you the keys to the kingdom. The disciples weren't rocket scientists, they didn't have a degree in law. They were regular people just like you and me, struggling. And Jesus said to them, 'I give you the keys to the kingdom,'" he said.
Stockwell ended his message by encouraging students to trust God completely with their future plans. He challenged them to keep an open heart and mind about what God might ask them to do.
"Are you ready when God moves and shows you something? Are you ready to be agile and mobile? Are you ready in the spirit of liberty to live the adventure of faith? Will you take the keys to the kingdom and go forward? It's our time -- let's do this," Stockwell said.
Missions Emphasis Week is held each semester and gives students opportunities to be involved in mission work locally and abroad. Missions organizations are invited to set up displays in the back hallway of the DeMoss Learning Center, and representatives are available to talk with students. The displays will be set up through Wednesday.
Missions-centered seminars and special events are planned Monday and Tuesday in the Elmer Towns Religion Hall and in DeMoss Hall (see full schedule). Topics include ethnomusicology, teaching English, tentmaking and discipleship.
A Liberty alumnus who wishes to remain anonymous for security reasons, has been working as a representative for CrossWorld for the past five months. The organization coordinates internships and long-term missionary service overseas. The alumnus said working closely with missionaries has shown her how to live a life of impact wherever she is. She believes Missions Emphasis Week is an important time in each semester for students to focus on their role in the Great Commission.
"Having gone to Liberty myself, I definitely think it challenges people to be world-changers wherever you're going to go. Whether you're going to stay in the states or whether you're going to go overseas, we are all called to be disciple-makers and we are all called to fulfill the Great Commission," she said.
International Mission Board representatives Randy and Kittie Trail believe Liberty University is a good place to recruit students for missionary opportunities because of the diverse academic programs Liberty offers. According to Randy Trail, all majors can be useful for missionary work in different ways, especially for gaining access into closed countries.
"We use people in all kinds of areas to do mission work. We can get into some of these closed countries where they would not allow a 'pastor' to come in, but they will take a teacher or a businessperson or a lawyer. Liberty is producing those kinds of people, that's one reason we're here," Trail said.
Luis Bush, founder of Transform World Connections, kicked off Missions Emphasis Week at Liberty University on Monday by urging students to concentrate on reaching the next generation.
As the main convocation speaker, Bush explained the need for students to reach out to kids ages 4 to 14, citing research that shows that in America most decisions made for Christ are made between those ages. He referred to this as the "4:14 window."
"We have a calling today, each one of us. As we look at the world to find our place, to move to where He wants us to move, I sense that God has a very unique calling upon this very unique family here at Liberty University. It's a call to consider not only the generation that is here, but consider the generation that is to come," Bush said.
He explained that research has shown that most children's moral and spiritual foundations have already been built by age 13. At that point, he said, their identities have been shaped. He also said a person's lifelong behaviors and worldview are developed by the age of 15.
"Filling the earth with God's glory is our mission both geographically but also demographically, and when we look at this demographic challenge, that's the 4:14 window," Bush said. "They are the ones most in need of freedom, and to maximize their impact they need spiritual liberty. The heart of transformation is the transformation of the heart."


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In my many years as a journalist, scholar and thinker, I have read nearly all the great works of literature, including Milton, Shakespeare and the first third of The Brothers Karamazov. But no book has ever spoken to me as profoundly or directly as Joel Stein's Man Made: A Stupid Quest for Masculinity.
Haven't we all, on some level, been a Jewish boy in 1970s New Jersey with only female friends, an Easy-Bake oven and a strong predilection for show tunes? Haven't we all had a panic attack when learning we're going to have a son, since that means we're going to have to figure out how to throw footballs, watch other people throw footballs and decide whether to be happy or sad about the results of said football throwing? Haven't we all then tried to rectify our lack of masculinity by becoming a Boy Scout, fighting fires with firefighters, driving a Lamborghini Superleggera, doing three days of Army boot camp, firing a tank and going one round with UFC champion Randy Couture? I know I have.
Although Man Made won't be published until May 15, I have already reread it more than 30 times, and to the shock of my lovely wife Cassandra, who overheard me, I still laughed at all the jokes on the 30th read. The quality of the writing is so consistently great that to find my favorite section, all I need to do is turn to a random page and read it. Like this one: Isn't the entire point of being seen in a Lamborghini to get two women for a threesome? But--and here is the car's one major design flaw--there are only two seats. So I'd have to meet two women at a club, take one home, drive back to the club, and take the second one home. By then, the effect of the Lamborghini would have worn off on the first one, so I'd have to take her for a quick drive somewhere, thus de-Lamborghini-sexing the second one. The math just doesn't work out.
The only parts I didn't fully enjoy were those in which the author suffered horribly. Like when after just three hours of boot camp--which admittedly was in Kentucky in the summer and he'd slept only three hours and wasn't told not to lock his knees--he fainted daintily into the arms of a soldier. Or when UFC president Dana White insisted that Stein get choked out so he'd know what it feels like, and Stein faked nodding off, which caused White to get his psycho jujitsu-training friend to choke him out yet again, causing Stein to not be able to swallow his own spit that night. I really felt for him there.
It is clear from the book that Stein deeply loves his son, his wife, his combative father, his self-reliant father-in-law, his editor, his agent and every one of the people he meets in the course of his quest. Even that jujitsu guy who choked him out. I'm sure all those people will enjoy all the jokes that celebrate and do not mock them and will thank Stein for writing about them. Possibly with gifts of 2009 grand cru Bordeaux.
I admit I feared this book would be just a longer version of Stein's column in Time, which wouldn't be a bad thing given the awesomeness of that artistic endeavor. But it is much more. It's got occasional cursing. And bigger type. I also admit I was wary of reading yet another book that traffics in the differences between men and women. But Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus is to Man Made what Fifty Shades of Grey is to having sex with Venus. Just to make that completely clear: Time magazine says reading Man Made is better than having sex with the Roman goddess Venus. Also, to be clear, TIME magazine is fine with that sentence appearing in any promotional materials for the book.
Are there books with deeper insights, better reporting, more important ideas and a better theme song? No, there are not. In Man Made, Stein does that amazing thing great writers do when they take all these ideas that were already in your head, put them on paper and then charge you $27 for that paper. Or put them on e-readers and charge you $13 to download. Either way, it counts equally toward the author's sales figures.
The film rights to Man Made have already been sold to Fox, and I hope it gets turned into a movie with George Clooney playing the Stein role, since they remind me so much of each other.
Though this is only Stein's first book, I would already put him on par with David Sedaris, Dave Barry, James Thurber, Mark Twain and Abraham Lincoln. I have recommended Man Made not just to all my friends and family but also to strangers on Twitter, over and over and over again. My one fear is that after this great achievement, Stein will succumb to the soul-depleting self-promotion of book marketing and lose his ability to be a ruthless critic of our shallow times. Which is why, in case this is his only great book, I suggest buying one for yourself and one for your dad for Father's Day.


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In the time honored tradition of master jeweler, Peter Carl Fabergé, arrives a 20th century interpretation of those magnificent Russian enamel eggs.
Rendered in silver gilt, a large pendant egg is covered with vivid teal green guilloché enamel. A finely worked pattern of subtle swirls shimmers with the vibrant color.
On the front a wreath of silver is surmounted with a crown and banner bow set with six (6) rose cut diamonds. The interior of the hinged pendant egg reveals a gold gilt interior with hallmarks on both halves. Kudos to the maker.
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Sense and Nonsense: Pantyhose, it's about time for a fashion comeback
By Lynda Hollenbeck
I'll never forget the first time I wore pantyhose. I felt as if I had been freed from bondage.
This new style evolved from the infamous garter belt used to secure individual stockings or, even before that, garters to hold up the leg coverings.
Pantyhose were the new frontier. Women were ecstatic, and I was the leader of the pack.
I don't recall when all of this occurred, but I do remember the joy with which I embraced the contemporary legwear. And now a lot of women shun them for the barelegged look, which, I'm told, they believe to be more attractive.
I wonder about their mirror time — or the lack thereof.
To each her own, but I know I wouldn't leave my boudoir in a dress that wasn't accompanied by pantyhose.
Look at dancers. They present the perfect example of a nice, leggy look. With few exceptions, their legs are smooth and silky in part because of the hosiery they wear, whether it be opaque tights or sheer pantyhose.
Every garment has its season, I suppose, and I don't know when — and certainly not why — pantyhose began to fade from the ordinary woman's fashion scene.
With slacks, of course, there's no reason to wear them, unless it's done for warmth. Knee-highs or trouser socks complete that look with style and comfort. I applaud it.
But for those who are past a certain age — and I can't even say what that is — pantyhose are your friend, even if you don't know it. Make that your best friend.
The fact is, any female's legs are more appealing with hosiery. Betty Grable and Angie Dickinson knew this and were wonderful flag-bearers for the cause.
Call me old-fashioned, odd, a blast from the past, whatever. It's just true that legs older than 20 or so are prettier with some glitz and glamour.
As I was perusing this issue, someone informed me that pantyhose currently are making a revival. Yea! I haven't seen evidence of this yet, but I'll be applauding it when I do.
I never plan to stop wearing them. If I wear a skirt or dress, it will be with pantyhose —every day, even in hot, humid weather.
At one time, it appeared that wearing hose or not wearing hose was influenced by "class." I don't think that's so anymore. But in earlier days educated, professional women wouldn't have considered wearing a suit or nice dress without appropriate legwear.
Their mothers taught them this is what nice women do. They prided themselves in looking tasteful.
Another kind of woman rarely bothered, and this style apparently has infiltrated into the overall feminine scene.
Here's the way I see it: Pantyhose are like makeup for your legs. If you put on eye shadow and/or lipstick to go out, you also should put on your pantyhose. A good rule of thumb.
I do have a pantyhose horror story that comes close to rivaling the first terrible time I wore hose with garters and spent the whole evening pulling up the things.
I had gone to the old Sam Peck Hotel in Little Rock for a state music club convention. The event included daytime and nighttime events, the latter of which was semiformal.
My day dress was a silver and white polka dot filmy thing that I wore with pale silver hose. My night frock was chocolate brown and I, of course, had hosiery that blended with it.
The brown hose were still in the plastic bag when I was getting ready for the evening banquet. After I had switched dresses, I began to change pantyhose. And that's when I found out I was in trouble.
The pair I had picked up specifically to match my dress apparently had been sized incorrectly. At first, they wouldn't come up past mid-thigh. I worked and worked with them until I got them up to my hips, but not over them. That was as far as they would go.
It was the equivalent of walking in a straitjacket in reverse.
Some people reading this are wondering why I didn't just run out and get another pair. There's a reason. This was at a time when stores closed about 5 p.m. in downtown Little Rock, and it was past that hour. No one else had a spare pair, and I wasn't about to put on the silver pair with a dark brown dress. That would have been just too tacky.
Suffice it to say I wore them, but I walked in the style of what I imagine Chinese girls did back in ancient days when their parents bound their feet.
In spite of my suffering, I have to say it beat going barelegged. That would have violated the code breathed into me at birth by my Southern mother.
Some dogma is just too mighty to challenge.
Lynda Hollenbeck is senior editor of The Saline Courier.


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There are the statistics, the persona, the heroics and the tenacity that all combine to define Mike Wilder's four-year UC Irvine men's basketball career.
But any discussion of the 6-foot-2 senior swing man, whose status as big man on campus is as undeniable as it is diametrical (most believe he is closer to 6-0), might as well start with something even more obvious.
"It's the hair, first," UCI Coach Russell Turner said of arguably college basketball's most dynamic 'do. "There's no denying you've got to have swag to roll like that. And then to be able to back that up as a player, and more important, as a guy ..."
To focus on only the visual might prompt the hint of flamboyance. But only moments into watching Wilder work either a three-second lane or a crowded room, one would discover that beneath those flowing follicles lies the smile, determination and humility of an everyman.
"He didn't get that 'do because people started thinking that's cool," Turner said. "He has been rocking that thing for a while. He's the same way as a guy. He is himself and he is incredibly likable, yet at the same time, incredibly competitive and driven."
Wilder, known with reverence by the "Antourage" student-rooting section as Afro Thunder, has flourished under his elongated curls since arriving from Long Beach Wilson High, where he was valedictorian, senior class vice president and a CIF Southern Section Player of the Year in volleyball.
"It started at student orientation, when all the [incoming UCI freshmen] come and stay in the dorms," said Wilder, who heading into Saturday's regular-season finale at UC Davis had amassed 1,020 points, 561 rebounds and 211 three-pointers (third in program history) in 120 career games. "I made so many connections there. And, me being a social person, I realized I could really thrive here, because everyone is so friendly."
Extending a kind, inquisitive hand to strangers came long before the need to follow trough on three-pointers for Wilder, whose parents, particularly his mother Lineta, indoctrinated him on the benefits of friendship, hard work and having fun.
"Everybody likes Mike," UCI senior guard Daman Starring said. "Mike should run for mayor of the world. Every place we go, Mike is saying hello to somebody."
Wilder's father Robert, meanwhile, focused on helping develop his athletic prowess. The younger Wilder began with basketball, then added volleyball, which eventually earned equal status. But larger scholarship dollars in basketball, as well as the somewhat limited value of a 6-0 outside hitter in volleyball, helped him choose basketball when UCI came calling.
An All-CIF power forward in high school, Wilder knew a shift to the backcourt would be necessary for collegiate success.
"He's one heck of an underdog story on the court," said Turner, who marvels at Wilder's ability to handle taller, heavier opponents down low, then scurry to stay in front of quicker guards. "You can't look at our team without hearing, 'Man, that guy with the afro' ... I mean, that's what I hear over and over from the people who see us play once. 'I can't tell what it is about him,' but everyone can tell that it's something."
When Turner first took over for the Anteaters, following Wilder's freshman year, the coach began breaking UCI video to evaluate personnel.
"I'm watching him, thinking 'How is [he] going to be good enough?' " Turner said. "One of the amazing things about college basketball is that sometimes, guys are just good, no matter what preconceived notions people may have about what one player ought to look like. [Wilder] is just a good basketball player and he's good in so many areas that his overall value is so much greater than the sum of his individual skills."
Three-point shooting is his most obvious talent. He made a three-pointer with 7.8 seconds left to help UCI defeat UC Santa Barbara, 62-60, at home on Feb. 2. And he was integral to the Anteaters' last two victories over Long Beach State, which has won the last three conference regular-season titles.
"He always steps up when he needs to and hits big shots," Starring said. "He does what needs to be done when it's supposed to be done."
Wilder's versatility and unselfishness are legend at UCI, the campus of which he has resided all four years. After a string of injuries, he played power forward much of his sophomore season, when he averaged a career-best 5.7 rebounds per game. As a junior, he led UCI in scoring (11.5 per game) and three-pointers (78, shooting nearly 39% from beyond the arc).
Entering Saturday, Wilder was averaging 8.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game in 2012-13. Wilder has helped the Anteaters post their first winning season since 2007-08 as they enter the Big West Conference Tournament next week at Honda Center.
"Whatever we need him to do to win the game, he's going to do it," senior Adam Folker said. "That's understood by him and the rest of our team. It's almost overlooked, because he does it so often."
Wilder, who is set to graduate with a degree in psychology and social behavior, would like to play professional basketball overseas. But if not, he foresees a career working with children, perhaps in a coaching capacity.
Whatever may lie ahead, he is grateful for his time at UCI.
"I'm very proud to be able to wear Irvine across my chest," Wilder said.
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Christmas cantata set for Dec. 16
The combined Chancel and Morning Glory choirs of Trinity United Methodist Church, 209 E. Nash Street in Southport, invite all to their Christmas cantata at the 8 a.m. or 11 a.m. worship service in the sanctuary on Sunday, Dec. 16. Directed by Diane Kulp, the choirs will present Joseph Martin's "Journey of Promises" with dramatic readings.
I was invited to speak at the Hunger and Homeless Banquet sponsored by the Brunswick County Homeless Coalition, a group united in an effort to address, and hopefully resolve, the problem of hunger and homelessness in Brunswick County. My reaction was immediate and identified my surprise.
"What do I know about homelessness?" The challenge I accepted was to talk about my ignorance and the accompanying call of Scripture that confronted me. So, I began to pray, ponder and write. This is an excerpt from what God gave me.
SHALLOTTE—It's been more than 50 years since a preacher first pulled his boat over at the end of Gause Landing in Ocean Isle Beach to share a Sunday message.
On Sunday, Dec. 2, St. James the Fisherman Episcopal Church celebrated its 50th anniversary as a church that started underneath the live oak trees on Gause Landing.
Christmas open house set for Dec. 8
Trinity United Methodist Church will host its annual Christmas open house for the community from 2:30-
6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. The church will open its historic sanctuary, decorated for Christmas, so all may enjoy its beauty. Refreshments will be served and a variety of musicians will provide entertainment during the afternoon. The adult handbell ringers will play traditional Christmas music at 2:30 p.m. Restrooms will be available for those on the Southport homes tour.
Denominations that use the Common Lectionary as a source for their Sunday readings find the choices for the first Sunday of Advent present us with messages from Chapter 33 of the Hebrew prophet Jeremiah 33:14-16; Chapter 3 of the letter to the community at Thessalonica and portions from Chapter 21 of the Gospel according to Luke. The proclamations offer a complexity that entwines good news with the dire consequences that come when we do not follow God's will and way.
I hear a dual call, "Be aware and beware!" I am pulled in two directions.
The Matthew 25 Center Ministry Partners were recognized at the regular quarterly board of directors meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Dale's Seafood in Tabor City.
Recognized as Ministry Partners were Fair Bluff Baptist Church, Olympic Baptist Church, Tabor City Baptist Church and Shallotte Presbyterian Church. These churches have agreed to meet the monthly/annual financial portion of being a Ministry Partner and are praying for the Center. Each was presented a Ministry Partner certificate recognizing and thanking them for their support.
Revival set for Dec. 3-5
Liberty Tabernacle, 380 Gray Bridge Road in Shallotte, will host revival services Dec. 3-5 with apostle Lindon Frost. Services will begin at 7:30 p.m. nightly.
If there is one thing that distinguishes Hubby Dear and marks his life, it is his ability to ask questions, many questions. He loves to ask questions because they lead him to an ever-deepening understanding of himself and others. They are his entry into interesting dialogue and his way of honoring the wonder of each individual.
We love to tell our stories, to have them heard and affirmed. In the narration something magical happens, both to taleteller and listener. The stories extend beyond conversation and become vehicles for transformation.
When late November looms and the air grows chill, even in the sunny South, I become more meditative. I am drawn to thankfulness.
Hubby Dear quickly reminded me that Meister Eckhart, a German theologian trained in Paris, wrote: "If the only prayer you said in your whole life was 'thank you,' that would suffice." So this year I thought I'd invite folks to join me in contemplation of gratitude.
Program encourages Bible-reading
The Bible is the best-selling book in history, but how many people in our area are actually reading it? A Gallup survey reports the average American household has four Bibles; however, research found that only 16 percent of Americans read the Bible every day.
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Edge Composites had one of the most talked-about booths at the show what with nearly a dozen stunning bikes from several premium niche builders such as Independent Fabrications, Vanilla Bicycles, Rüe Sports, Crumpton Cycles, KirkLee Bicycles and Temple Cycles, all of which use either tubing and/or componentry from the up-and-coming company from Ogden, Utah.
Among the most striking examples was a pair of bikes from Parlee that included a long awaited 'cross rig. The bike is based on Parlee's Z2/Z3 road frame and borrows much of its DNA such as the signature tube-and-lug construction, impeccable finish work, carbon housing stops and titanium dropouts. Naturally though, this new creation isn't just a road frame with cantilever bosses tacked on.
The 'cross frame wears a new rear end that was designed by Bob Parlee (and built by Edge) to allow more tyre clearance. Geometry has also been suitably adjusted and the top-routed cables run through new carbon housing stops.
As is usually the case with Parlee, both geometry and ride characteristics are fully customisable and frames are already in production. According to Parlee Cycles' Tom Rodi, frame weights range from just under 1000g to around 1200g.
Parlee also displayed the latest development in its time trial frame project which looked distinctively more production-ready than earlier samples we've seen. The head tube wears a more pronounced aero cross-section than before and its slight upper extension is set up for fully guided internal cable routing.
The previously integrated seat mast has also been traded for a more conventional telescoping design with a multi-position head that should easily accommodate both time trial and triathlon-style setups. The rear brake caliper is neatly positioned behind the bottom bracket below the chain stays.
Edge Composites
Of course, Edge had its own range of items on hand as well. New for '09 is a shallow carbon tubular rim that measures just 24mm deep and weighs only 220g. Depending on what hubs are used, these would easily build up into a sub-1kg wheelset.
Edge is also continuing to expand beyond the carbon rim world with a line of componentry that includes road and mountain handlebars, seatposts and road and 'cross forks.
The new drop handlebar looks particularly interesting with its semi-anatomic drops, slightly downsloping tops and unique bullet-shaped ends that Edge's Kevin Nelson says fits better in the palm of your hands. The only round section on the entire bar is in the stem clamp area and the well-recessed double cable grooves should work well with the newest crop of levers. Claimed weight is 200-210g depending on size.
The seatpost won't be available until the spring but looks to be a good design. The mast and head are all made from a single piece of carbon and the entire head is also carbon save for the titanium hardware. The clamp mechanism reminds us a bit of USE's Alien head though the hardware is substantially stouter-looking and looks like it'll be easier to access.
Projected weight is around 160-170g and Edge will eventually offer it in 27.2mm and 31.6mm sizes, all in a versatile 350mm length.
Crankbrothers' wheels
Crankbrothers' unique Cobalt wheelset has spawned three additional models that now span the full intended use range from cross-country to downhill. All of the wheels will use Crankbrothers' unique 'Y'-shaped rim extrusion and externally attached twinpair steel-and-aluminum spoke concept.
The Opium downhill and Sage freeride models share most of their components, including the new thru-axle front and rear hubs and 24mm-wide rim extrusion. The Sage leaves its central rib at full-height though, while the Opium's is milled down a bit to shave a few grams and slightly soften the ride. Claimed weight on the Opium is 2062g (956g front, 1106g rear); the Sage is slightly heavier at 2172g (1011g front, 1161g rear).
Alternatively, the more versatile Iodine all-mountain wheelset's 21mm-wide rim extrusion falls in between those of the 19mm-wide Cobalt and Sage/Opium. The quick-release rear hub is matched to a convertible front hub that can be used with either 20mm thru-axle or 9mm quick-release forks.
Claimed weight on the Iodine is 1895g (870g front, 995g rear) and the suggested retail price for all of the new wheels is US$1,000.
Crankbrothers obtained an exclusive license for Maverick's novel Speedball adjustable seatpost and now has done what the Colorado-based company was never able to do. Crankbrothers has now introduced a 27.2mm size of the handy
Finally, last year's intriguing Directset headset concept now includes a 1.5" variant of the Sage freeride model. Claimed weight is still a very impressive 129g and retail price jumps to US$140.
Zipp's ZedTech program
We already showed you most of Zipp's new lineup for 2009 but now have a few more details on its custom ZedTech program. As in previous years, Zipp will continue to offer performance-enhancing tweaks such as the lighter SL rim laminate or stiffer SS lay-up and optional hybrid ceramic bearings.
In addition to the usual assortment of spoke nipple colour choices though, the new 188 hubs will add six anodised colour options for the dust caps and bearing adjustment collars. Moreover, rim decals can now be produced in any mix of hues from the Pantone scale.


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|Conflict over Natural Resources in South-East Asia and the Pacific (UNU, 1990, 256 pages)
|Notes on contributors
|1. Introduction
|1.1 Commonalities and directions for future research
|2. Conflict over land-based natural resources in the ASEAN countries
|2.1 The ASEAN region: great wealth and great strife
|2.2 The historical roots of conflict
|2.3 The plunder of forest resources
|2.4 The transformation of a natural resource: from agriculture to agribusiness
|2.5 Conflicts over mineral resources
|2.6 Development and tribal peoples: resistance to displacement
|2.7 Natural resource abuses: a time for change
|3. The Japanese economy and South-East Asia: the examples of the Asahan aluminium and Kawasaki Steel Projects
|3.1 The Japanese miracle
|3.2 Eyed of the miracle?
|3.3 A new vision of economic: development
|3.4 The vision in action: Asahan
|3.5 Japan's overseas steel industry
|3.6 Kawasaki in Mindanao: the export of pollution
|3.7 Conclusion: the comprehensive security system - What price?
|4. International conflict over marine resources in South-East Asia: trends in politicization and militarization
|4.1 Present and future conflict over marine resources
|4.2 Common threads in the pattern of conflict
|4.3 Conflict
|4.4 New directions for co-operation
|4.5 Progressive management concepts
|5. Conflict over natural resources in Malaysia: the struggle of small-scale fishermen
|5.1 Introduction
|5.2 The 1950s early developments in the Malayan fisheries industry
|5.3 The experience with fishing co-operatives, 1957-1965
|5.4 A decade of trawling development, 1960-1970
|5.5 The poverty eradication programme of the 1970s: new deal for small-scale fishermen?
|5.6 Policy developments in the 1980s
|5.7 Conclusion
|6. Conflict over natural resources in the Pacific
|6.1 The region and its resources
|6.2 Conflicts over marine space
|6.3 Conflicts over the marine environment
|6.4 Conflicting maritime claims
|6.5 Conflicts over pelagic resources
|6.6 Conflict over seabed mineral resources
|6.7 Conclusions


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The two Korg synthesizer Trident MkII and Z-1 combined in one handy sample library. Both are great instruments to provide excellent and very powerful lead and pad sounds.
While the analog synthesizer Trident MkII is from 1982 and allows the mix of it's 3 sections Strings, Brass, Poly Synth for really fat layers, the digital instrument Z-1 is based on Physical Model technology and comes with an impressive sound spectrum, from thick pads and leads to fragile and glassy percussive and cinematic sounds.
This sample library provides 55 multisamples taken from these synthesizers, plus 78 percussion fx created with the Z-1 alone, which are assigned to the keys as kit. Owners of smaller keyboards are simply using the Transpose function to get access to the most lower and upper percussion fx.
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David Hughes needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 87 designs submitted by 21 freelance designers.
Camp Doodles
Summer kids camp for children ages 4 - 11 years old. We have fun!
Children ages 4 - 11 years old
Single Color.
must have "camp doodles" in Tempus Sans ITC (thicker/bolder lines)
(see example at: http://www.campdoodles.com/images/l…round.png)
This shirt is going to get tie-dyed...so bold images are good.
Should be tropical themed (LUAU) - thinks like a surfboard, waves, lei's, sunshine, etc. that are kid friendly.
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York University's goSAFE program is one of the largest of its kind in Canada. While our core service is our evening service, which operates year-round to help people get around campus, we also provide a number of supplementary services to the York community.
goSAFE operates the Lost & Found office at York University's Keele campus, and has partnered with Transportation Services to jointly coordinate the off-campus Village Shuttle Service.
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The 2013 season started last week, and the New Orleans Saints started to take steps to try and rebuild a struggling defense.
The 2013 season started last week, and the New Orleans Saints started to take steps to try and rebuild a struggling defense.
But a major development occurred on the offensive side of the ball as the Saints lost one of the top left tackles in the NFC.
Losing offensive tackle Jermon Bushrod in free agency hurts, and there is no debate on this issue. Bushrod was good at protecting Drew Brees' blind side, and he also was a major factor in the running game.
Everyone knew that if the Saints couldn't sign Bushrod that the Chicago Bears would make the big money play for him.
The Bears did just that less than 24 hours into the process and signed the two-time Pro Bowler to a five-year deal worth $35.9 million.
It was a money status the Saints were not going to enter, and it is a calculated gamble. Brees' quick release and his instant recognition ability has aided Bushrod's efforts, but don't underestimate his skills as a left tackle.
With an offensive line as porous as any in the NFL, the Bears — under the guidance of former Saints offensive line coach Aaron Kromer now their offensive line coach/offensive coordinator — put their money in a player that they think will be a difference-maker on a squad with a talented, but shaky quarterback in Jay Cutler and one of the elite all-purpose runners in Matt Forte.
Right now, Charles Brown looks to be the guy the Saints will turn to in an effort to replace Bushrod. Brown was a second-round pick, and the Saints want him to step up to being a full-time starter.
Brown is athletic, long-armed and has played very well at times. Brown started five games in 2011, and he did an excellent job going up against one of the game's premier pass rushers in defensive end Robert Mathis in the Saints' 62-7 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
But one week later, Brown was injured after a rough outing against Chris Long and the St. Louis Rams.
That is where the problem lies.
Brown is athletic and talented but has had a host of injuries to his back, hip and knee. It is not a question of talent, but it's on his ability to stay on the field.
The Saints need to bring in a veteran offensive tackle who could step in as an insurance policy, if Brown goes down again.
The Saints know their bread is buttered on offense with Brees. Protecting their mid-30s quarterback has to be priority No. 1, and right now, this is a bit of a gamble to not have a back-up plan, just in case Brown is injured.
For the Saints, there is time to solve this issue before training camp starts in July, but it is something to keep an eye on during the offseason.
But the good news is that Rob Ryan's impact on the defense is being seen.
Ryan runs a variety of looks and defensive sets, but one thing he has always wanted in place are physical, tall cover cornerbacks that can go head-up against wide receivers in one-on-one situations.
Last season, Ryan got the Cowboys to invest plenty in former Kansas City Chiefs standout cover man Brandon Carr and trading up in the first round to select LSU's Morris Claiborne.
Ryan wants his cornerbacks to be "press" cover defenders and he got this early in the 2012 season, but injuries across the board defensively virtually wiped out what he was trying to put in place with the Cowboys.
The Saints made their first major offseason move in bringing in former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Keenan Lewis, who is a perfect fit for this defense.
Like the NFL draft, there are only a handful of players in free agency that can walk in and be that impact performer. It's all about talent and fit for the rest.
Lewis' first couple of seasons in Pittsburgh were disappointing and some thought he might be a "bust" as a player, but the last two seasons the NFL "light" come on for him.
Last year, the 6-foot, 210-pound cornerback racked up 23 pass breakups, and he looked to be developing into one of the best cover cornerbacks in the AFC.
It is similar to what we saw in 2011 in Baltimore with former Nicholls State University cornerback Lardarius Webb. The big difference is that the Ravens made Webb a money offer he couldn't refuse and signed him to a multi-year, multi-million dollar deal. The Steelers, however, decided not to get into the high-stakes football game of money poker with Lewis.
That was a big mistake by the Steelers. Tall, rangy physical cornerbacks are hard to come by, and Lewis won't be easily replaced.
Their decision is great news for the Saints.
Lewis is a great fit in Ryans' defense, and he will bring that Steeler swagger and toughness. Also, he is returning home where he grew up and played prep football at O. Perry Walker.
When you play the Atlanta Falcons and have to match up against Roddy White and Julio Jones and face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams each twice a season, you need tall, physical cornerbacks.
Lewis brings that to the table. Now instead of the 23 pass break-ups, Lewis needs to upgrade upon his ability to come down with the interception.
This is just one piece of the defensive puzzle, but a positive one for a unit that needs a major overhaul from a personnel standpoint.
There is still a massive void with needs for a pass rusher at outside linebacker, a playmaker against the pass at safety and quality depth along the defensive line.
On offense, the Saints need to bring in a veteran left tackle and a veteran quarterback.
I wrote about it a few weeks ago that the balance of power could swing out west, and it has worked that way as the talent level, coaching and money management status are with the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers.
Both teams realize they need to put as many football pieces in place as they can in their window of opportunity.
For the Saints, the window of opportunity is slowly closing, but with one of the elite offenses in pro football and a quarterback still in his prime years, it is at the highest priority to fix this defense and fix it fast.
The "Future is Now" for the Saints.
Getting Lewis is a big piece of that defensive puzzle with more pieces needed to keep up with the Seahawks and 49ers.
The Saints need to keep their eyes set in the rearview mirror at the toughest opponent in their division — the Falcons.
In some ways, the Saints and Falcons are mirror images of one another. They are built to throw the ball first and finish the game out with a strong ground attack.
Also both are looking for help to put pressure on the quarterback, and both have holes in the secondary.
But bad news for Saints fans came about with the announcement that future Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez was returning for at least one more season.
Unless Gonzalez is on your fantasy football team, you hate it when the Falcons play New Orleans because of his success.
In Gonzalez's last eight games against the Saints, he has caught 48 passes for 553 yards and five touchdowns. Last year, Gonzalez caught 15 passes for 188 yards and three touchdowns against the Saints.
The other bad news is the Falcons addition of halfback Steven Jackson. The 30-year-old Jackson was a fixture on some bad St. Louis Rams teams, but he is a tremendous player who still has some gas left in the tank.
Jackson will not have to carry the ball 20 to 25 times per game for Atlanta, but he will be the runner to set the early tone and close games out.
And he has been a major pain in the Saints' backside.
On some less than stellar Rams teams, Jackson has rushed for 462 yards on 89 carries and scored four touchdowns in his last four games against the Saints.
This news about "The Dirty Birds" was not what "The Who Dat" faithful wanted to hear.
NFL analyst Mike Detillier is based in Raceland.


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