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There should also be a hotly contested race in Ward Two, where Joe Mickens and Susan Mackay will do battle. It will be interesting to watch how this plays out over the next month or two. Other races should also develop, as the big day of decision draws closer. And watch the activities of the police department closely. Even though The Real Story doesnt cover crime with the same intensity as other publications, how many times can a certain politician insert himself into the legal entanglements of his family members when they get arrested? It is nothing short of incredible, and if that person also loves to meddle with the police department, it should make everyone uncomfortable. It is going to be interesting to witness the next City Council meeting. As most people know, by now, two officers were accused of saying some unkind things about the Mayor and his family after the Mayors daughter was arrested. As usual, the mayor is in the middle of it, even though his adult family member is the person arrested. If this is even remotely true, it is a CONFLICT of interest in the HIGHEST regard. If Robert Smith has taken the extremely unusual step of listening to the police recording knowing his daughters arrest was the topic, it shows a lack of ethics that is indisputable. If he did so because he was concerned that they said something about him, it is even worse. He might not like it, but he is the mayor and listening to police recordings about himself and his family is a conflict of interest. Period. So, when the officers are taken to be disciplined at the next council meeting, hopefully, the city council will look into whether the mayor committed these acts of using his position to obtain
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information about the officers, and then take action against the mayor. It is election season, and they can no longer sit idly by and let the mayor run wild. At a minimum, Mayor Smith should recuse himself of any and all disciplinary matters regarding these officers. This would be the least the mayor can do. The very least. Another interesting situation to focus on will be the turnover in personnel at the police department; specifically, as police officers leave the department, are they being replaced? The police department is not the place to cut budgets or save money on personnel. It is imperative that the police department stays strong. You should care about this as if your life depends on it, because it does. A mass exodus from the police department would be problematic enough, but not replacing the officers would be a tragedy. It would put Chief McQueen and the rest of the officers at a disadvantage. The city may not be able to stop people from leaving; but it is their job to re-hire. Only time will tell if the city does the right thing. After the holidays, the Mayors race and the other council battles will heat up. It will be interesting to see how each person handles the heat. This is especially true of Robert Smith. He is already aware that a lot of his support from four years ago has eroded. The next several months will be a true test of his personal discipline. He cannot continue to be meddlesome and not be called out by his opposition. It is just that plain and simple.
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In the Oct. 19, 2012 edition of the At Weeks End feature on our website, we celebrated our one year anniversary of being on the web, amongst other topics. In that column, we reiterated that The Real Story will continue to be there as a Watch Dog for the community. It is our most important function. And with that in mind, a few topics need to be revisited as events unfold.
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We are about to enter an election season and it will be interesting to see what is in store for the nation and for Columbus. Though the Presidential Election is extremely important, The Real Storys focus will be on local politics. And, come January, you can bet that it is going to heat up in Columbus.
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It will be amazing to watch. The betting money is that Mayor Smith will have opposition in the next Mayors race. And as Ricky use to say to Lucy, he will have a lot of explaining to do. His bullying and all-around interference in the everyday operation of every city function is a reality. And whether or not his supporters want to admit it, it is a fact.
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And the other fact is, as the election gets closer and Smith has to go in public and speak to a large audience, his interference -especially with the police department - will be an issue. As a matter of fact, it would be wonderful if, like the Presidential Elections, there would be televised debates between Smith and his opponents. It would be great TV. And, The Real Story would be there to cover it.
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PERSPECTIVES: Encouraging Behavior Change - Is It Manipulation?

I spent most of my professional life in the business of behavior change, developing programs to encourage people to modify and improve their health practices.I learned, early on, that people will change their behaviornot so muchon the basis of the intrinsic value of the product, but on its ascribed value.If you can sell soap, you can sell nutrition, I trumpeted in India in 1970, and helpedlaunch programs of Social Marketing, a discipline based on commercial advertising which is still current today. Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness (reviewed in the New York Times) where they talk about using advertising techniques to promote better welfare among the American populace.The authors have generated renewed interest because they have been recentlyhired as consultants to the UK Government to apply their techniques to social programs there (BBC Hard Talk 10.24.12). As mentioned above, this concept is not new.Long before Social Marketing, governments engaged in propaganda, whether it was promoting the martial image of National Socialism, the solidarity of Soviet Communism, or the patriotic duty of buying War Bonds. In recent years, state governments have sponsored various health campaigns like the famous Florida effort to reduce teenage smoking.The campaign was based not on health benefits, but played on adolescents rebellious behavior and idealistic sentiments. Everydollar you spend oncigarettes, said the ads, goes into the pockets of fat-cat capitalists. (Enter the Monopoly-style image of Wall Street)It worked.
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There was and is nothing new in the idea.Advertising executives, masters of subtle persuasion, have sold usproducts based on the promise ofeverything but the benefits of the product itself. In the heady days of Madison Avenue in the 50s and 60s, cars were sold for sex appeal, cigarettes for their cool, and beer for camaraderie.Image was everything.Times have changed and advertisingoften hypesa cars mileage or safety rating but these ads are aimed atpeople whose image depends on cost-effectiveness, frugality, and common sense.The Camry, for years the best-selling car in America, is many Thaler and Sunstein focus things - but sexy it is not.It is definitely on another aspect of market sold on image, just a different image. manipulation simple changes The Prius is a famous example of in service offerings which make it image trumping reality.The car has impossible for a consumer not to become so much the darling of the do the right thing.The famous and progressive environmental set, that oft-quoted example given is the fly it is the go-to product for comedians painted on the inside of a urinal.Men pillorying the chattering classes. apparently like to aim and shoot, and most hit the flywith littlelateral There are too many wonderful spray.The book Traffic talks of and successful examples of commercial many efforts by highway planners to advertising dressing up mundane manipulate driver behavior.The length products in brightly colored Hollywood of each dotted line on an interstate, for wrappings to name. The point is now as example, influences speed the shorter clear as it always has been advertising they are, the faster the perceived speed deliberately, unashamedly manipulates of the driver, who then slows down. the consuming public.New laws have Another example is the elimination been passed to regulate downright of trays at school cafeterias. Students deceit, but canny hucksters have cannot simply pile their trays with found ways to be honest but to food, but must take their plates back for convey something dishonest.We, the seconds.The result is that they eat less, consumers, are complicit in this. Who and addressingsophomore spread wants Soviet-era Brabants, products in becomes less of an issue. plain, cardboard packaging, or Iranian chadors? We are what we buy and have All of this is fine and good.Why been ever since the first cavewoman put shouldnt government resort to the on a bear-tooth necklace. same manipulative techniques as advertising?Why is selling better Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein nutrition any different from selling have written a book called Nudge: soap, as I proposed 40 years ago?
The troublesome proposal of Sunstein and Thaler is the opt-out clause.Product manufacturers and service providers, based on solid psychological research, understand that the loss of something is perceived as far worse than never having had it in the first place.Rebates and coupons are staple items of marketers because people pay full freight up front, get used to the item, and infrequently do the cumbersome paperwork to be returned a few dollars. Opt-in to a particular medical, insurance, or savings plan and once you see the benefits, you are unlikely to optout.Opt-in, Opt-out is far more successful in confirming a consumer choice than simply asking customers Would you like to buyX? Moneyback guarantees are staple marketing ploys. The charge of manipulation comes when the offering party makes it easier for you to pick his choice rather than the one you might choose upon reflection.It mightbe opt-in style: Pick Plan B and if you dont like it you can opt out, or simply placing the Plan B choice at the top of the list.Marketers have worked tirelessly not only to manipulate your purchase of one product, but to choose the most profitable from among many.
Still, its all well and good, but the authors cynically say that this freedom of choice is libertarian in origin. Giving people choice is the right thing to do to protect individual liberty.They go on to say that this manipulation is also paternalistic; for yes, the government does know better than the general public. This avowed paternalism is what is most disturbing and distasteful about the book: Their entire line of argument - that people frequently make decisions that are not in their own best interest, that often free markets and open competition will tend to exacerbate rather than mitigate the effects of human frailty [and that government must step in toright these wrongs]is deeply subversive of standard free-market, anti-regulation, small-government thinking, but supportive of many interventionist inclinations, say the authors. Nudge is a long book (almost 300 pages) to state the obvious and then come to the most insidious conclusion.Read it to better understand the psychology of marketing, but be prepared for the predictable progressive conclusions.
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By Ryan Munson
Chasing hot investments - You can get hot investment tips from the talking heads on television, your next-door neighbor or just about anybody. But, even if the tip was accurate at one point, by the time you get to a hot investment, it may already be cooling down. And, even more importantly, it simply may not be appropriate for your individual risk tolerance and goals. Ignoring different types of investment risk - Most investors are aware of the risk of losing principal when investing in stocks. But if you shun stocks totally in favor of perceived risk-free investments, youd be making a mistake, because all investments carry some type of risk. For example, with fixed-income investments, including CDs and bonds,one risk you will encounter is inflation risk - the risk that your investment will provide you with returns that wont even keep up with inflation and will, therefore, result in a loss of purchasing power over time. Another risk you will incur is interest-rate risk - the risk that new bonds will be issued at higher rates, driving down the price of your bonds. Bonds also carry the risk of default, though you can reduce this risk by sticking with bonds that receive the highest ratings from independent rating agencies. Failing to diversify - If you only own one type of investment, and a market downturn affects that particular asset class, your portfolio could take a big hit. But by spreading your dollars among an array of vehicles, such as stocks, bonds and government securities, you can reduce the effects of volatility on your holdings. (Keep in mind, though, that diversification cannot guarantee profits or protect against loss.) Focusing on the short term - If you concentrate too much on shortterm results, you may react to a piece of bad news, or to a period of extreme price gyrations, by making investment moves that are counterproductive to your goals. Furthermore, if youre constantly seeking to instantaneously turn around losses, youll likely rack up fees, commissions and possibly taxes. Avoid all these hassles by keeping your eyes on the future and sticking to a long-term, personalized strategy.
A presidential election is almost upon us. But, if you have young children or grandchildren, you know whats really important this week is Butterfingers, not ballots, and Pop Rocks, not the popular vote. Yes, its Halloween time again, which means youll see plenty of witches and vampires scurrying around. Youll no doubt find these
characters more amusing than frightening, but you dont have to look far to find things that are a bit more alarming such as these scary investment moves: Paying too much attention to the headlines - Some headlines may seem unnerving, but dont abandon your investment strategy just because the news of the day appears grim.
You cant always make the perfect investment choices. But by steering clear of the scary moves described above, you can work toward your longterm goals and hopefully avoid some of the more fearsome results.
This article was written for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. For questions, please contact Ryan Munson at ryan.munson@edwardjones.com
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The S.D. Lee High School Class of 1965 held a reunion, recently, and celebrated with the humorous cake, above.
Juan Carlos Gutierrez is treated by a local EMT at United Ways Little Hands, Big Trucks event, held Oct. 13 at the Columbus Soccer Complex, as two others wait their turn.
The S.D. Lee High School Class of 1965 held a reunion, recently, here in Columbus.
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Neighborhood Ghosts
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show themselves to us. In this neighborhood, not only are they seen, but many are stopping in for a friendly visit. There are two houses here whose spirit-residents are not content to remain in ghostly isolation. They like to reveal themselves to visitors and make social calls to their next-door neighbors. The Lincoln Home (714 Third Avenue South) andAmzi Love Home (305 7th Street South) have much in common. They are connected not only by a lovely garden, but are also owned by married couple Brenda and Sid Caradine. The Lincoln home is operated, these days, as a bed and breakfast by charming hostess, Brenda. However, she must share her duties as the lady
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of the house. This home has a soft spirit who drifts from room to room, checking on her guests. She has been seen by Brenda, and has also looked in on guests in a downstairs bedroom. Her presence is comforting; not at all scary. This ghost is certainly no threat to the B & B guests. She is just making sure everyone is comfortable in this beautifully restored home. Just next door is Amzi Love. Sid Caradine is the seventh generation of his family to live in this gem. The house, built in 1848, still contains the original furnishings from that period.It is open for tours, yearround (Call(662) 328-5413for times and prices.). If you are lucky, you just might get to see Mr. Sid in authentic period costume, portraying his great grandfather General Amzi Love.
The Southside of Columbus probably has more ghosts than almost any place on Earth. They make themselves known in many ways. We all are familiar with MissNellie ofErrollton, who etched her name on a parlor window with her engagement ring. Some ghosts speak to us. Some are pranksters who hide our keys, or flicker the lights and other electrical devices, in our homes. But, the most dramatic are the ones who actually
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But, few guests get to meet the homes more mysterious inhabitant. A lovely, but transparent, woman floats from the kitchen door, near the rear of the home, and makes her way to The Lincoln Home, next door. She has been seen filtering through cars parked along the curb, and then turning toward and entering The Lincoln Home. This visitor needs no doorbell, because she just passes through the walls and locked doors as if they did not exist. Oh well, only a good friend is allowed such privileges. These two guests are easy to please. They require no offer of sweet tea, just a friendly greeting to let them know that they are welcome. Happy Halloween, ghost lovers!
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The experts dont shop at my grocery store. What they apparently havent seen is that store prices already are rising ... quickly. And thats not all. Medical care has gone up 4 percent this year. Gas for the car rose 6 percent. Rents and utilities also have risen.
Tales From A Former Fat Girl:

Look away for just a second. Thats the moment when you get knocked down. Throw a jab, when you should have thrown a hook. Thats the moment when you get knocked down. In the boxing ring, take your attention off your opponent, for even a split second, and youll get knocked down. The same thing is true for achieving any goal, especially those related to health and weight loss. Take your eyes off the prize and prepare to get knocked down.
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do in those situations, as well as how to avoid them in the future. Better yet, you need to know what you will do if the temptations win. Are you going to beat yourself up and quit? Or are you going to try harder the next time? Temptations are just distractions designed to knock us down.
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For 2013, Social Security recipients will get a whopping 1.7 percent increase in their monthly checks starting in January. Only a few times since 1975 has that rate of increase been so low. For a person who receives the average $1,230 per month, that increase will amount to $20.91 extra. Dont spend it all in one place.
Meanwhile theres the coming rise in Medicare Part B. That cost comes The small increase is due to the out of your Social Security check Consumer Price Index, which Social before you even get it. Its estimated Security adjustments are based on. The that the additional cost each month U.S. Department of Agriculture says will be in the $7 range -- one-third of the index increased just 1.7 percent the Social Security adjustment. overall in the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2012. When you run all the numbers, The USDA does concede that I think were already spending our because of the droughts in the Midwest average $20.91 increase. (the worst in 50 years), food prices will rise in 2013 above the average Matilda Charles regrets that inflation of 2.5 percent to 3 percent she cannot personally answer reader thats taken place in 2012. It takes questions, but will incorporate them several months for that type of disaster into her column whenever possible. to impact food prices. It says that for Write to her in care of King Features 2013, inflation should be above the Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, historical average for food categories Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send such as cereals and bakery products, as e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. well as other foods. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
The most liberating news about getting knocked down or falling off track, is that you can simply decide to get back up and back on track. One reason many folks fail at their healthy behavior changes, is that they First, you have to know exactly get knocked down too often, losing what your goal is. What is that prize motivation, drive, and self-efficacy you are striving for? If you arent clear each and every time. All of us fall off on an exact goal or outcome, then track. All of us get knocked down. you may as well quit before you even The key is to get back on track more begin. Without that perfect image of quickly and easily each time, without what you want and how youre going beating yourself up. You must have to get it, youll find a much harder journey ahead. The simple truth is that a contingency plan for when you get we often get knocked down due to our knocked down. Say, for example, that own distractions. The moment we take youre trying to lose weight and you our eyes off our goal is the moment we just ate a horribly unhealthy meal. That doesnt mean you cant eat healthy fall off track. the next day. You havent blown it to the point that theres no reason to Before you even embark on a journey of healthy changes, set yourself pick yourself up and try harder next time. Each time a temptation wins, up for success by sitting down and become quicker to recognize it and writing your goals in a clear format. quicker to get back on track toward the You must make them S.M.A.R.T., goal. Have many contingency plans, which means they are specific goals that are measurable, attainable, not just one. Like a boxer, you must relevant, and timely. Create a clear be malleable and able to change as picture of the who, what, where, situations change. Having more than when, why, and how of your goal. Ask one plan will help you to find success yourself if its realistic and relevant. when life gets in the way. Make sure that your goal is important Im sure this isnt news to anyone, to you, and that you can measure it but no matter how many times you fall along the way. Ask yourself what you down, you must get back up and try can do, today, to help you achieve that goal. What can you do tomorrow, again. Its been said for generations. No one ever succeeded without falling off this week, this month, and this year? track one or one hundred times. Think Making your goals SMART will give you a clear plan to follow, and motivate of getting knocked down as a lesson on what not to do next time. you to get back on track when you do fall off. When you set yourself up for Once your goal is visibly outlined, success by having clear, smart goals, and a contingency plan (or three), you need to create your contingency you then take control and ownership plan. What happens when life gets of your success. Hold yourself in the way? Maybe youre trying to accountable for getting knocked down, quit smoking, and someone offers then get on up, get your eyes back on you a tempting cigarette, or youre your prize, and move forward, so you eliminating soda from your diet, and can knock down your goals! you find yourself looking at a case of cola in the refrigerator. You have to know, ahead of time, what you will
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Mother Gooses Storytime; Columbus-Lowndes Public Library (314 7 Street North); 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; Ages 3-5; (662) 329-5300 *** Tampico Bay Courtyard Bar (1515 College Street); 7 p.m.-12 a.m.; Age 18+ only, ID required; smoke-free *** Hops & Stops Harvest Beer Tasting; Downtown Tupelo (begins at Laher Law firm on Main Street, Tupelo, MS, working down to the Farmers Market on Spring Street); Tasting 5-8 p.m., Farmers Market 8-9 p.m.; Tickets - $20 Advance; $25 Event Day; 21+, ID required *** Columbus Arts Council Gallery Opening; Featuring artist Melissa Smith; Rosenzweig Arts Center (501 Main Street); 5:30 p.m. ***
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Experience the Wonderful World of Dorothy Porter

By Paige Canida-Greene
Dorothy Porter is a beautiful lady with dancing blue eyes and a laugh and smile that sets you at ease. Her charm, wit, and zest for life are delightful. Porter is a remarkable woman; her passion in life is being the catalyst for others in their healing process. include: Holistic Nursing, Healing Touch Therapist, and Gestalt Therapy. In 1981, Porter taught a freshman nursing class at Mississippi University for Women. She is presently teaching a course in Healing Touch Therapy, through the Universitys Life Enrichment Program. In addition, she provides Healing Touch Therapy for Gentiva Hospice in Starkville. She is the only certified healing touch practitioner in the state.
Porter provides a unique holistic service called Healing Touch Therapy. Gentle touch is a proven method of supporting your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Healing Touch works with an I would really like to teach Friday 11/2 individuals energy field to promote the caregivers how to do simple processes bodys natural ability to heal. on their beloved. I have seen cases Wee Babies at Columbus-Lowndes Public Library (314 7th Street North); where an individuals medication 10:30 a.m.; Ages 0-4; (662) 329-5300 *** Tampico Bay Courtyard Bar Porter said, The purpose of has been reduced because of Healing (1515 College Street); 7 p.m-1:20 a.m.; Age 18+ only, ID required; smoke- doing healing touch is to expand or Touch Therapy. The therapy is free. *** Karaoke at the Princess Theater (215 5th Street South); Free *** complete the energy field and balance also good for cancer side effects, those energy centers. Whatever healing depression, and fear, said Porter. Downtown Christmas Open House; Downtown Columbus; 10 a.m. 5 takes place is where that individual is p.m.; Free. *** Bulldog Bash 2012 The largest free outdoor concert in their journey in life and what they The fee for the consultation event in Mississippi; in the Cotton District (Downtown, Starkville, are ready to let go of, or let come in. and first session is $65-$75, with Miss.); Shuttles running at 6:30 p.m. 1 a.m. visit www.transit.msstate. the cost dropping to $50 for each edu for route/stops *** Research indicates many additional session. The first session benefits of this therapy. These include: is approximately two hours, with reducing stress and depression, subsequent sessions lasting one hour calming anxiety, decreasing pain, each. Porter said that she is willing to Saturday 11/3 strengthening the immune system, negotiate and base the fee on a sliding enhancing recovery after surgery, scale, or even barter. Tampico Bay Courtyard Bar (1515 College Street); 7 p.m.-1:20 a.m.; Age and supporting cancer care, as well as 18+ only, ID required; smoke-free *** Tai Chi with Steven Thompson at easing acute and chronic conditions. Porter can be contacted Tupelo Spring Street Park (opposite Farmers Market); 8 a.m.; Free *** by e-mailing dotport@juno.com Downtown Christmas Open House; Downtown Columbus; 10 a.m. 5 Porter earned her Bachelor of or by calling (601) 940-3992. For Science in Nursing from Northwestern more information about Healing p.m. Free *** Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Texas A&M Aggies; MSU (DaTouch Therapy, visit www. vis Wade Stadium, Scott Field, Starkville, MS); Kickoff at 11 a.m.; Tickets University in Evanston, Ill. She continued her education and earned healingtouchinternational.org . required *** her Masters of Science in Counseling Sunday 11/4 Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi. Her certifications
Downtown Christmas Open House (Downtown Columbus); 1 p.m. 5 p.m. Free *** Bulldog Brunch & Browse; (Downtown, Starkville, Miss.); Noon 3 p.m. Free ***
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Tuesday 11/6
Kindermusik Classes with Columbus Arts Council - Our Time Wiggles & Giggles; Rosenzweig Arts Center (501 Main Street); 9:20 -10:20 a.m.; ages 18 months - 3 years; 10 classes @ $128 *** Kindermusik Classes with Columbus Arts Council Imagine That! Hello Weather; Rosenzweig Arts Center (501 Main Street); 10:50 11:50 a.m.; ages 3 5 years; 10 classes @ $131 ***
Wednesday 11/7
Tampico Bay Courtyard Bar (1515 College Street); 7 p.m.-12 a.m.; Age 18+ only, ID required; smoke-free *** Kindermusik Classes with Columbus Arts Council Our Time Wiggles & Giggles; Rosenzweig Arts Center (501 Main Street); 10:50 -11:50 a.m.; ages 18 months -3 years; 10 classes @ $128 *** Kindermusik Classes with Columbus Arts Council Village Zoom Buggy; Rosenzweig Arts Center (501 Main Street); 9:3010:30 a.m.; ages newborn 18 months; 8 classes @ $98 ***
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Hearty Fish Chowder
Cod, bacon and potatoes make this creamy chowder rich and satisying. 4 slices center-cut bacon 1 large carrot, chopped 1 medium (13-ounce) celery root, peeled and chopped 1 large (12-ounce) all-purpose potato, peeled and chopped 2 small (4 to 6 ounces each) onions, chopped 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup clam juice, bottled 1/2 cup water 1 pound skinless cod fillets, cut into 1-inch chunks 1/2 cup reduced-fat (2 percent) milk Salt Pepper Fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped, for garnish
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Posing As An Adult
Half-empty or Completely Empty?
I am not much of an optimist. I really try to be, and if you know me well, I like to laugh and make others laugh. However, when it comes to being positive - as when people always say Look on the bright side - thats where I run into trouble. Im sarcastic by nature; I come by it honestly, as my father was the king of sarcasm, and even if I had tried to fight it, I think it was a foregone conclusion. Optimism has been on my mind lately, as it seems that everything around us tends toward the bleak. Im sick of the utter negativity surrounding the presidential election. I know we have about one week before thats decided, but my pessimism tells me the negativity wont go away. Its like when I lived in Philadelphia, Pa., and the Eagles went to the Super Bowl. I knew whether they won or lost, there would be riots downtown, which is why I enjoyed that game from the comfort of my suburban apartment. No matter who ends up being the leader of our nation in January, its not like snapping your fingers or flipping a switch. Are gas prices miraculously going to go down to $2 per gallon? Is unemployment going to magically disappear? Will the world love us again? The answer to these questions is almost assuredly no. I really watched the final presidential debate and was struck, again, by their complete inability to simply answer a question in a way that makes sense. I, more than anyone, actually had a great deal of optimism when Obama took office in 2008. I cried at his acceptance speech.
By Emily Gaither Smith
I thought we finally had a leader who cared and wanted to do good work for all the people, not just the million-dollar donors and lobbyists. Thats what optimism gets you: disappointment. In the meantime, our other option is a person who has no idea what being a regular person is and insulted half of the country, including me. I had to get student loans, yes, because college is impossible to afford, and if you want a good job, you have to have a college degree. However, you now have the added bonus of possessing a college degree, yet still earning less than someone who might come from Romneys background and happen to know the right people. Its very discouraging, and decidedly more so when one of the people running for the highest office in the land doesnt get that. So, you see, Im a pessimist because sometimes its too damn exhausting to be an optimist. Im tired from waiting for the American Dream while working alongside my husband to achieve it. Im tired from watching my college-educated friends struggle to achieve it, and Im tired from knowing that the money weve paid into the system while trying to find this dream might not be there when we need it. I would ordinarily say go vote, because its your civic duty, and its a privilege, and thats still true, but this year I say, sadly, that it doesnt make much of a difference either way.
1. In 6- to 7-quart saucepot, cook bacon on medium 5-7 minutes or until browned and crisp, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels; set aside. Discard all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat. 2. While bacon cooks, in large microwave-safe bowl, combine carrot, celery root, potato and 2 tablespoons water. Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on High 5 minutes or until vegetables are just tender. 3. Keep saucepot with rendered bacon fat on medium. Add onion and cook 6-8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add carrot mixture and cook 2 minutes, stirring. 4. Add flour and cook 2 minutes, stirring. Add clam juice and water, and whisk until smooth. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Add cod chunks, cover and cook 4-5 minutes or until fish just turns opaque throughout. 5. Stir in milk, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until hot but not boiling. Crumble reserved bacon. Spoon chowder into shallow bowls; garnish with parsley and bacon. Serves 4. Each serving: About 310 calories, 7g total fat (3g saturated), 64mg cholesterol, 595mg sodium, 35g total carbs, 5g dietary fiber, 27g protein. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www. goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/.
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Serve this flavorful, healthy dish instead of mashed potatoes. 3 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) frozen pureed butternut or winter squash 3 tablespoons frozen orange-juice concentrate 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper Thyme sprigs for garnish 1. In microwave-safe 2-quart serving bowl, place frozen squash and orange-juice concentrate. Cover bowl with lid or vented plastic wrap and cook in microwave oven on High 12 to 14 minutes or until heated through, breaking up large pieces with side of spoon and stirring once. 2. Stir in sugar and ginger. Cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes longer to blend flavors. Stir before serving. Sprinkle with pepper and garnish with thyme sprigs. Each serving: About 135 calories, 5mg sodium, 35 total carb, 3g dietary fiber, 3g protein.
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The Adventures of the V.I.P.
Work to Play
3. Super Suspenders!: Suspenders to the rescue! Add a throw-back vibe to any skirt or pants outfit with suspenders! Neutral-colored suspenders play well with preppy skirts, Bermuda shorts, or slightly relaxed boyfriend jeans for a picture-perfect ensemble. Dare to wear black suspenders with trousers and graphic tees for a funky casual look. 4. Statement Piece Magic!: Brooches, chunky bracelets, and unique necklaces are magical for all ensembles! Play up an understated blouse with a gorgeous statement necklace, a business blazer with a lovely right accessories. 5. Lets Hear It For The Boys!: For work wear, a patterned shawl cardigan worn with a solid colored long-sleeve button-up underneath, and paired with flat-front chinos, gives a comfy, yet professional vibe. For play, wear that snazzy patterned shawl cardigan with a graphic band tee and light wash jeans. This outfit is terrific for a night out with the boys. Check out my blog, www. vintageinspiredpassionista.com, to see another mesmerizing layering combination with that precious raspberry pink sweater skirt and vintage high-collared button-up. This ensemble is completely divine and fall fashionista worthy! Join me next week for another fantastic journey on The Adventures of the VIP! Dont forget to like me on Facebook to keep up with the latest VIP news, sneak peeks, and giveaways! www.facebook.com/ vintageinspiredpassionista Also, follow my blog page by subscribing via email on my website www.vintageinspiredpassionista.com. If you look on the right-hand side of the screen, you will see a box that reads Follow this blog via email. Enter your email address in the box and click subscribe. Once you have done this, check your email and confirm that you want to follow my blog via email so that you will never miss a post! Stay Fabulous!
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Everybodys doing a brand new dance, now. Come on baby, do the loco-motion. I know youll get to like it, if you give it a chance, now. Come on baby, do the loco-motion. My little baby sister can do it with me. Its easier than learning your ABCs, so come on, come on, do the loco-motion with me! What a mega classic! I can remember dancing around in my Barbie pajamas as I sang the Locomotion by Little Eva! Speaking of locomotion, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Locomotion is the act or power of moving from place to place. That definition fits us busy fashionistas perfectly. It is important to have a key piece in our wardrobe that can take us anywhere in a snap, because of our full schedules! My top locomotion pick for this season is a fabulous raspberry pink sweater skirt. By changing up and layering, I was able to create two stellar looks - one for work and one for play. An outfit perfect for play and totally pretty in pink is a vintage high-collared button up and a darling raspberry hue sweater-knit skirt, paired with neutral-tone suspenders and retro-style sneakers. So fabulous and comfortable, this ensemble works great for looking absolutely ravishing on a quick coffee run, movies with friends, or a day of antiquing! Sporting an adorable animal motif sweater with a precious pink vintage high-collared blouse and a sweater skirt is a marvelous way to look professional, yet fun, at the same time! Pair this spectacular ensemble
with classic black, closed-toe stilettos and BAM! There you have it! You are ready to go from a day at the office to dinner in an instant! VIP Tips on Work to Play: 1. Purr-fect Sweaters!: Animal-motif sweaters are huge, right now! Pair your sweater with tailored separates in luxurious fabrics, such as brocade, leather, or menswear tweed. To add a grown-up edge, opt for suede platforms or booties with a high heel, says InStyle Magazine, August 2012 issue. 2. Playful Hemline!: Find a playful hemline skirt that flatters your figure. When in doubt, choose an A-line skirt! An A-line is universally flattering, says Glamour magazine.
brooch, and a flowing dress with bedazzled arm candy! You can easily take any outfit from work to play with the
Making Your House A Welcome Pet Home
Paws Corner
By Sam Mazzotta
DEAR PAWS CORNER: Were planning to adopt a puppy in the next few weeks. Is there anything we should do to prepare our house to welcome our new dog when he or she arrives? -Clarice H., New Orleans DEAR CLARICE: First of all, congratulations! Adopting a pet from
the shelter is a great choice. Second, there are many things you can do ahead of time to make your house dogfriendly. The shelter may have some information to guide you as well, but here are some basic things to add to your list: Pet-proof your house. In much the same way as parents need to childproof their house, pet owners need to make dangerous items difficult to access. Things that can be chewed on, that can splinter or break into small pieces, should be kept off the floor and off things that are puppy height (like the coffee table).
Set up a living area for your puppy, in a comfortable spot out of the way of foot traffic. Place its pet bed there, along with chew toys. Have your dogs leash, collar and other items ready and waiting. Youll want to purchase these after youve chosen your puppy but before bringing it home. Set up a file among your household papers specifically to hold your dogs adoption information, shot record, registration and other petrelated data. You also should keep a copy of these papers in a separate
location. Include your new pet in family emergency planning. If you have an evacuation or shelter-in-place kit, add dog food, treats and other essential items.
Send your questions or tips to ask@ pawscorner.com, or write to Paws Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. For more pet care-related advice and information, visit www. pawscorner.com. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Its raining cats and dogs out there How do you know? I just stepped in a poodle! Pity the poor French poodle, the butt of so many jokes, through the years. This breed has been a cheap shot for laughs, with their traditional frou-frou hairdo. Did you know that all those silly looking puffs of fur were designed with function in mind? And, in spite of its name, this dog is not even French! The breed originated in Germany, where it was a workingclass dog, used as a water retriever. The iconic Poodle clip was designed by hunters to help the dogs move more easily through the water. The tufts of hair left on the body are meant to protect and insulate vital organs and joints which are susceptible to cold. Somehow, poodles have gotten the reputation as dull lap dogs; little more than a charming accessory for silly old ladies. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Poodles are actually one of the smartest breeds. They are considered quite high in intelligence, second only to the Border Collie. until the husband returned eight hours later. Then the dog began limping, an obvious ploy for sympathy. Now thats smart!
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Poodles come in three sizes. There are Standard - over 15 inches tall at the shoulder; Miniature - over 10 but under 15 One local poodle owner tells inches; and Toy - 10 inches or under. this story that So, there is a poodle that is just right attests to her pets for people with big yards, or those with intelligence. Soon tiny apartments. The smaller dogs are after her husband more active than the larger ones of this left for work in the breed. They come in many solid colors, morning the woman as well. Some of these are white, black, began to make the apricot, or gray. This is one breed bed. Her little Poodle that is less often seen in parti-color, a was underfoot, and, spotted color pattern. you guessed it, she accidentally stepped The Standard variety is the oldest on his paw. The dog of the three varieties. The Miniature yelped, but quickly variety may have been used for truffle recovered. No lasting hunting. The Toy Poodle was often damage was done. used in performances and circuses. (American Kennel Club) All three sizes All was fine, excel in obedience training.
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An internet search will reveal many breeders anxious to sell you one of these delightful companions. Prices range from around $300$1,500, with an average of about $600. However, like any breed that you may be interested in, check with your local shelter, or a rescue organization. One of the beautiful things about a rescue dog is that they are usually already housebroken and are over the puppystage of chewing everything in sight. So, do consider a Poodle as a furry friend, but prepare yourself for a long list of corny jokes. Here is just one more: What dog loves to take bubble baths? A shampoodle!
To Your Good Health: By Paul G. Donohue, M.D.

Hot Flashes Can Last Into the 70s temperature. The brains thermostat is
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Will you please tell me if there is something I can take to get rid of hot flashes? I am 74 and have them all the time. I sweat terribly. I have tried Estrace (female hormone), Estroblend (a dietary supplement) and black cohosh (an herbal remedy). -- M.B. ANSWER: Its said that 8 percent of women still have hot flashes into their 70s. Most women get over them in six months to five years after menopause. The drop in estrogen production that occurs with menopause affects a part of the brain that regulates body thrown out of whack, and the result is Estrogen, which you have tried, is spells of sudden, uncomfortable warming the most effective treatment for flashes. with sweating. It should be taken in as low a dose as possible for the shortest time possible. Let me give you the usual Maybe a different estrogen preparation recommendations made for control of would work for you. hot flashes. Im pretty sure you must have Effexor and Lexapro, two tried them after more than 20 years of antidepressants, have met with success putting up with flashes. Dress in layers in suppressing hot flashes for some so that outer garments can be shed at the women. Here they are not used for their first inkling of a hot flash. That can keep antidepressant action. Its an example it from becoming a full-blown one. Keep of medicines that have more than one ice water on hand and drink it at the start function. Neurontin (gabapentin) is a of a flash. Cut back on caffeine. Slow, seizure-control medicine that is also used deep breathing at the onset of a flash is for control of hot flashes. said to minimize it. Hot flashes that have lasted as long as yours call for a consideration of conditions other than estrogen deprivation. An overactive thyroid gland, a hidden infection and two unusual tumors -- carcinoid and pheochromocytoma -- are examples of illnesses that produce symptoms similar to a hot flash. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 84 years old. Recently I had a CT scan of my abdomen. It revealed multiple diverticula in the sigmoid colon. Will you please explain diverticulitis to me, and what I can expect from it? -- H.T. ANSWER: You dont have diverticulitis. You have diverticulosis -small, pea-size protrusions of the colon lining on the outer surface of the colon. Between 50 percent and 80 percent of people your age have the same condition. Diverticulosis almost never causes pain. It hasnt caused any trouble in your past. Its most unlikely to cause you any trouble in the future. Fiber stops diverticula from forming. Make sure youre getting 25-30 grams of it every day. Diverticulitis is inflammation of diverticula. It happens to only a few people with diverticulosis. Fiber also will prevent inflammation from developing. The booklet on diverticulosis explains this common malady in detail. To order a copy, write: Dr. Donohue -- No. 502W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipients printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.
Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.
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Daisy Duke, Dorothy, And Aphrodite Oh My!

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Courtyard Bar, and Caf Quartier Latin. What do you get when you cross a line-up of really talented performers To say that the evening with a Halloween costume contest? was a success would be a major Why, the October installment of Words understatement! Over 80 culture and Music, of course! lovers attended, and they were not disappointed! The evening featured a stellar array of local talent, including The Priest and the Saint; Shattered Vanity, Shane Tubbs, Hayden Allen, and Ricky Higgins. The Priest and the Saint (aka local music icon Larry Priest and Real Story Publisher Joe St. John) got everyones blood pumping with some rock n- roll classics.
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The latest in this monthly series of open mic nights was held on Friday, Oct. 26, at Tampico Bay Courtyard Bar (1515 College Street). This event, as usual, was coordinated by Random Acts of Culture and sponsored by The Real Story, Tampico Bay Restaurant and
Hayden Allen, a very talented singer/songwriter, then took the stage and impressed the crowd with his Next, crowd favorite (and why wonderful voice. not?!), Shane Tubbs who came Rounding out the roster of dressed completely in black, a la performers, Ricky Higgins treated the Johnny Cash wowed the crowd with a mixture of country and pop attendees to some classic country tunes, one of which he wrote himself. favorites, plus audience requests First Baptist Bar and Grill, and Many of the attendees came in The Scottish Drinking Song costume. Sighted in the audience were (unofficial title). a gypsy woman; Dorothy from The Shattered Vanity (performing this Wizard of Oz; Daisy Duke, Aphrodite; a walking banana; Mr. Kotter; a really night as Mr. Kotter and the Peanut Butter and Jelly Time Band), with some scary-looking zombie, a sexy spider bride, and many more. of the members in costume, took the stage and impressed everyone with both Aphrodite (Melanie Hintz) was their talent and stage presence.
selected as the winner of the costume contest by the panel of mystery judges, and was rewarded with a gift basket of prizes, including a Tampico Bay gift certificate, a $25 Visa gift card, and a one-year subscription to The Real Story. The event organizers and sponsors would like to thank everyone who attended, especially those who costumed and the performers. These open mic nights at Tampico Bay have quickly developed a wellearned reputation for being one heck of a good time, and should not be missed. Dont take our word for it, though Get out and get your culture on!
Perry Compelling In Alex Cross

By Van Roberts
Taking Tyler Perry seriously in the role of the forensic psychologist that Morgan Freeman originated in the routine thriller Kiss the Girls (1997) and reprised in Along Came A Spider (2001) may challenge the actors fans who cannot envisage him without a wig and a dress.
outlandish change in his cinematic modus operandi. A dastardly contract killer who calls himself the Butcher of Sligo (Matthew Fox of Vantage Point) enjoys torturing the victims when he is neither shooting nor blasting them to smithereens.Motor City Detective Dr. Alex Cross (Tyler Perry), his longtime friend & colleague Detective Tommy Kane (Edward Burns of Saving Private Ryan) and Detective Monica Ashe (Rachel Nichols of Conan the Barbarian) set out to apprehend this felon after he kills a wealthy woman, Fan Yau (Stephanie Jacobsen), and guns down three bodyguards.This reprobate shears off most of Fan Yaus fingers before he extracts the information from her that he needs about his primary target.The Butcher of Sligo sets his sights on an affluent Frenchman, Leon Mercier (Jean Reno of Armored), who dreams about revitalizing Detroit.Cross admits that they are contending with an expert who has already figured out every move that the authorities will make to catch him. When Cross and company confront the Butcher initially in a high-rise where the villain has targeted white-collar types, the police prove they arent the usual doughnut munchers.Although the cunning killer eludes the police, Kane draws blood when one of his bullets nicks the bad guy in the shoulder.Unfortunately, the authorities cannot make a positive identification because this bad man has no criminal record.Later, Cross discovers that not even the man who hired the killer can identify him.After they find charcoal sketches that the
killer plants at the crime scene, the cops nickname him Picasso.Cross is surprised when this homicidal maniac goes after his unit and himself.One of the biggest surprises occurs when the killer botches an attempt on Cross, but not before he ices somebody close to our hero. Along Came A Spider scenarists Marc Moss and freshman scribe Kerry Williamson have adapted James Pattersons twelfth novel and shun many of the usual cop movie clichs.Half of what makes Alex Cross so entertaining is the casting of Perry as an action hero.He delivers a believable, compelling performance as a tough Detroit detective pitted against a ruthless assassin.Director Rob Cohen handles the cat-and-mouse antics between the hero and the villain with verve. While Perry acquits himself well in the role, Matthew Fox steals the show as a scary killer who tools around in a Cadillac.Reportedly, the former Lost TV star dropped about 40 pounds to make himself look not only emaciated but also callous.In one amusing scene, as Picasso, the villain kills three innocent bystanders who try to bully him.Cohen stages a terrific close-quarters fight between Cross and the villain in the rafters of the decrepit Michigan Theater.Compared with the two earlier Freeman movies, Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider, Alex Cross emerges as a superior saga.Nevertheless, Perry isnt half the actor that Morgan Freeman is, but this new franchise may allow Perry to display his serious side as an actor.
Aside from his most recent Madea comedy, Madeas Witness Protection, Perry has been testing the waters for such a move.He made a cameo appearance in the Star Trek franchise reboot, and he played it straight in his own epic Good Deeds.Good Deeds wasnt the standard-issue, Perry potboiler.Religious themes and comedic tropes were conspicuous by their absence in this entertaining melodrama.
Alex Cross (*** out of ****) represents Perrys boldest move to alter his image.Actually, the New Orleans native doesnt appear as out of place as an action hero as many of his fans and critics proclaim.Helmed by Rob Cohen, who directed The Fast and the Furious, xXx, and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon, Alex Cross qualifies as a gritty, fast-paced, no-holds-barred, above-average police procedural with the title character committing criminal acts to thwart a sadistic assassin.Basically, when he isnt channeling Sherlock Holmes with his shrewd insights into the behavior of others, Perry strives to be like Dirty Harry Callahan.Indeed, our guntoting hero breaks the very laws that he was sworn to uphold so he can nab a vicious sociopath who craves to inflict pain.Youve got to give Perry credit for having the nerve to make such an
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For The Week Of Nov. 5, 2012
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your honesty continues to impress everyone who needs reassurance about a project. But be careful you dont lose patience with those who are still not ready to act. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Pushing others too hard to do things your way could cause resentment and raise more doubts. Instead, take more time to explain why your methods will work.
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Submitted by Glenn Lautzenhiser 1. Where was the only Rose Bowl played that was not played in Pasadena, Ca.? 2. What country music legend was known as The Singing Brakeman? 3. What is the more familiar name of Manfred Von Richtofen, the German Word Warace who was credited with 80 victories? 4. Who was the only president who was an Eagle Scout? 5. What great track star was known as The Ebony Express?
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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Rely on your keen instincts as well as the facts at hand when dealing with a troubling situation. Be patient. Take things one step at a time as you work through it. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your curiosity leads you to ask questions. However, the answers might not be what you hoped to hear. Dont reject them without checking them out.
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Jaelen Strong, a Pierce Community College (Woodland Hills, California) true freshmen wide receiver, wasnt even playing football at this time last year. After scoring only one scholarship offer (Virginia Military Institute) coming out of West Catholic High School (Philadelphia, Penn.) - for a myriad of reasons - Strong sat out last season while trying to find a football home. He eventually landed at Pierce - with the help of a former Brahma standout, Gerald Bowman (2012 University of Southern California signee and fellow Philadelphia native). Gerald Bowman (who is at USC right now) - I talked to him about it and he told me to come out to Pierce, said Strong. He continued, I called coach (Tyrone) Greenwood; he set it all up. Thats why Im out here, now. Although he is only a true freshman, Strong reports that he had received a few offers - entering the first game of the season against Victor Valley - after doing his thing during the spring, when coaches came to check out top-rated teammates Marquel Combs and Beau Sandland. He didnt disappoint in his first contest, snagging 10 balls for 250 yards and three touchdowns. The talented receivers recruitment blew up after that performance and high-majors started paying attention. Coming into the first game, I felt like I had a lot to prove. I was the only junior college freshman to come into the season with offers. Everyone would be watching to see what I would do. I felt like I had a statement to make, says Strong on his monster first game.
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prospect, but he may have to return for another year at Pierce. The four-star prospect (24/7 Sports rating) doesnt claim to have a favorite, but he does prefer one conference, stating, Im trying to play SEC ball. SEC is the next step until the NFL. Strong is regarded as the consummate team guy, but most big-time receivers have to be a little selfish on the field. The 64, 205-pound receiver discussed how he turns the switch on, when he is on the gridiron: I want to do everything well. I know if its a run play, I want to get my man out of the play; so, what Im doing is trying to block him, says Strong.
so if someone drops a pass, Im telling them to pick their head up; get it the next play. If you love the game of football, you cant be selfish. Strong does bring a bit of flair to the game - sometimes dancing after touchdowns. Strong says, I just like to be comfortable; if Im comfortable, I get the swag going. That should be ok with the coach. Sometimes a coach may not be cool with it; so, I might bring it down a notch. The electric receiver, obviously, will bring a lot to any team that signs him, but he will come from a different culture than most of his teammates. Instead of being concerned about a potential culture clash, its something that he looks forward to experiencing. I kind of look forward to stuff like that. In Philly, everyone is pretty much the same. So, when I go out to the West Coast, I meet people with a different type of swag. I get to learn that and take it with me, Strong said.
Strong built off of the first game, amassing 37 catches, 878 yards and 12 touchdowns in six games, and leading the California Community College Athletic Association with 146.3 receiving yards per game.
If its a pass play, I know its a John Farley, BulldawgJunction possibility Im going to catch the ball Publisher, shared his thoughts on and score a touchdown. Strongs rising status: Strong is a Philadelphia kid that has gotten a lot I just love football, all-around, more attention since he has been at Juco than he did out of high school. He only had a VMI offer out of high school, but now has several big time schools looking at him. He reminds me some of Cordarrelle Patterson with his skill set. He will be a big addition to any school he attends. Strong says five schools: Oregon State, Mississippi State, Arizona State, Tennessee and Nebraska are recruiting him the hardest. He isnt planning a decision anytime soon. The hesitation may be due to the confusion surrounding his classification. Right now, he is classified as a class of 2013
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Bulldogs a more formidable rushing attack and better equip them to beat upper-level competition. Second Truth: Chad Bumphis is not a top-flight SEC receiver. He looked good versus putrid defenses, but when the marbles dropped against Alabama, he couldnt separate from a middle linebacker (C.J. Mosley). Jameon Lewis did, though, and the coaches may have to make a decision. Heisman Trophy winner and Super Bowl MVP simply opined, Uh, no. Howard went on to cite that the Bulldogs havent faced any real competition all season. Of course, some fans would excoriate him for that opinion, but the truth hurts, sometimes. loss and one sack, summed up the game best, It wasnt something we expected. We came into this game expecting to get a win. Props to Alabama; theyre the number one team in the country for a reason. I felt we played one of our worst games, and Alabama just executed. Third and Final Truth: The play-calling wasnt horrible Saturday night, but the situational play-calling left a lot to be desired and needs to improve, going forward. For example, the Bulldogs were at the one-yard line and chose to utilize Tyler Russell and Ladarius Perkins - instead of a more effective package of Dak Prescott and any and I mean ANY - of the other running backs. The scoring opportunity ended with Russell forcing a pass that got picked off by a Crimson Tide defender. Would Mississippi State have won if they had scored on this drive? No. But, it does highlight a problem that this team has had for years. And thats inexplicable play calls and personnel packages in key situations. The Bulldogs will not and I mean WILL NOT - reach that next level, if they dont start making the right calls at the right time. The question now, is: Where do they go from here? Because, the honeymoon is over. With Texas A&M coming to town, next week, and LSU the week after that, the special season everyone envisioned could be a thing of the past if the Bulldogs dont recover from the Alabama loss and realize who they really ARE.
#WeBelieve - at least that was the hash tag and battle cry leading up to Mississippi States showdown with Alabama. Bulldog fans from Starkville to Turkey flooded the Twitterverse with the saying - showing their support. Well, they found out the hard way that the game has to played, at some point. At 7:45 p.m. on Saturday the Bulldogs fan base, players and coaches found out what the rest of the nation already knew: Alabama is who we thought they are. From the opening drive, the Crimson Tide asserted their dominance. They marched the ball down the field methodically, culminating with an 11-yard scamper by superstar true freshman T.J. Yeldon. Alabama showed big-play ability on the second drive, as A.J. McCarron connected with Kenny Bell on a 57-yard bomb, beating AllAmerican cornerback Johnthan Banks, who claimed that the touchdown was the result of busted coverage. But Ive watched football for a long time; Banks was in man coverage and just got burned for a touchdown. The team captain should be more accountable, not blame his teammates. Although the defense eventually settled down, forcing three straight three-and-outs in the second quarter, the Bulldog offense couldnt move the ball versus the #1 defense in the country. Supposedly, big-time running back Ladarius Perkins was stymied by Alabamas stout defense. As the game continued, the Bulldogs just looked overmatched and out of their league. Desmond Howard looked almost prophetic. In his pregame prediction, he was asked whether Mississippi State had a chance, and the
They did play one of their worst The Crimson Tide eventually games and have to face some harsh rolled again, as they have in their seven truths about their team. previous games this season, and the Bulldogs were left embarrassed and First Truth: Stop trying to push exposed on the national stage. Perkins as an every-down back. It was cool while it lasted, but its time Cam Lawrence, who was a bright to play Nick Griffin, Josh Robinson spot with ten tackles, two tackles for and Derrick Milton. It would give the
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In order for an offense to have any success, it starts with the offensive line. Under the instruction of Offensive Line Coach Matt Luke, an Ole Miss graduate, the improved play of the offensive line has helped the Ole Miss offense rack up solid numbers, as well as wins. Lukes line has contributed to Ole Miss running backs averaging 211 yards rushing per game, which is 21st in the nation, and fourth in the SEC.
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Two of their pupils, sophomore defensive back Cody Prewitt and junior defensive back Dehendret Collins are tied for fifth in the conference in interceptions.
Perhaps it was the late legendary Alabama football coach Paul Bear Bryant who once said that in order to have success, you must surround yourself with good people. Not only does it mean good players, it means good coaches as well. When he was named Ole Miss Head Football Coach, Hugh Freeze took that adage to heart when he began assembling his coaching staff. When Freeze set out to hire a staff, he wanted men who had knowledge, along with experience. That was no more evident than when he hired his offensive and defensive coordinators.
To run the offense, Freeze hired long-time college coach Dan Werner. This is the second time that Werner has coached at Ole Miss. In fact, he and Freeze served on then-Head Coach Ed Orgerons staff during the 2006 and 2007 seasons. Werner was offensive coordinator, and Freeze was wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator. In all, Werner has over 28 years of coaching experience. Werners tutelage has been beneficial not only to sophomore quarterback Bo Wallace, but to the unit as a whole. Wallace is currently sixth in the Southeastern Conference in total offense, averaging 228 yards per contest. As a unit, the Rebels offense is sixth in the conference and 41st in the national in passing efficiency. Ole Miss has averaged over 400 yards of total offense in all games played to date, and has amassed over 300 yards rushing in two games, those coming against Tulane and the University of Texas-El Paso. The season is about halfway complete, yet Ole Miss has already surpassed not only the total number of wins from last year, they have already scored more points and touchdowns than the 2011 team. That is another indication of how much Werner has contributed to the early success Freeze and the Rebels have enjoyed.
As a unit, the Rebel defenders have also put up some good numbers, as they held two teams - Tulane and UTEP - to under 50 yards rushing each. A redshirt freshman, Denzel Nkemdiche, is tied for third in the conference and 31st nationally with It takes more than offense to win 1.29 tackles for loss per game. His 2.0 football games, though - especially tackles for loss per game against SEC in the rough-and-tumble league foes ranks him second among league that is the Southeastern Conference. players. Defense plays a huge role in a teams success or failure. When Freeze Another stat that illustrates assembled his defensive staff, he that improvement has been made on
went with people that he knew had as much experience and knowledge as the offensive coaches. CoDefensive Coordinator Dave Wommack served in the same capacity for Freeze last year at Arkansas State. Wommack possesses over 30 years of experience coaching in the collegiate ranks, including stops at Arkansas, South Carolina and Southern Mississippi. He works primarily with the defensive backfield, with the safeties being his specialty. Serving as Co-Defensive Coordinator is Wesley McGriff, who also coaches the cornerbacks. McGriff came to Ole Miss after a stint at Vanderbilt, which went to a bowl game in 2011, during his tenure there.
the defensive side is that Ole Miss is fourth among SEC teams with 2.71 quarterback sacks a game, which also ties them for 21st in the country. In their 30-27 loss to Texas A&M, the defense forced a seasonhigh six turnovers - four fumbles and two interceptions - against a team that only registered one turnover in its previous four games. In their 33-14 loss to topranked Alabama, the Rebels held the Crimson Tide to a season-low in points scored, as well as 305 total yards of offense, including 180 yards passing.
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Very few womens sports are noncontact, and roller derby has contact, but it is also a mental game, she said. Allgood, who is a nursing student at East Mississippi Community College, said that being on the rink has allowed her to become much more of an athlete. I was not an athletic person when I first started getting interested in roller derby, so I made myself become more athletic, she said. Haupt said that being a member of the Brawl Stars isnt a regular job, just something the ladies do for fun. She said it is a non-profit group, and that they have to provide their own equipment and uniforms. It costs us around $300-$500 for our equipment and outfits. We hold fund raisers during Thanksgiving and Christmas to help us out, she said. The outfits include knee and elbow pads, with some wearing padded shorts as a way to help prevent serious injuries. You can break your tailbone, so it is important to wear padded shorts. We also wear helmets. Along with the skates and the uniforms, the ladies also wear fishnet stockings. Allgood said that while some people may think they are trying to be sexy, the stockings are for a practical use. It helps them to slide easier when they take a tumble. Haupt said that the average age for women on a roller derby team is from 18 to the 50s. You have to be 18 to start. I have known of some women in their 50s and 60s who are on roller derby teams, she said. Some sporting events are called games - like football, basketball, or baseball. In womens roller derby, theyre called bouts. The Mississippi Brawl Stars average at least eight bouts a year against teams from Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee and surrounding states. Allgood said they usually have one bout per month. That is due in part to economics and travel, but also for health reasons. They also want to make sure they can have some time to be with their families. It takes time to recover from the bumps and bruises, and other injuries team members get. So we cant do like other sports, having bouts every week, she said. The Brawl Stars wrapped up their season at home at the Columbus Fairgrounds against the Northshore Lethal Ladies, a team based in Covington, La. The Brawl Stars won the bout 101-89. The Brawl Stars also take time to participate in special events for businesses throughout area communities. It gives them a chance to create awareness that a local roller derby team exists. Each player comes up with their own nickname that is on the back of their jersey, Allgood said. Haupt calls herself Shannaconda, which she describes as a play on words combining her name and her fear of snakes. I use it as an alter ego when Im on the rink. I take something Im afraid of, which is snakes, and I turn it into my strength, she said. Allgood calls herself Sadie Word 21. It was something that she came up with that best fits her, she said. Allgood said the thing she enjoys about being a part of the Mississippi Brawl Stars is the chance to make new friends. I also like the psychological part of being in roller derby, and
communicating with teammates, she said. There are a wide variety of women who take part in roller derby, Haupt said. We have teachers, business owners, housewives. We have women from a broad range of socio-economic backgrounds.
When one hears the words roller derby, a variety of images some, possibly, of a negative nature may come to mind. Perhaps one image could be of women on roller skates performing violent acts during a bout on the rink, which causes bodies to become bloody, bruised and battered. That is not the image the sport conveys today, especially with the Golden Triangle areas only roller derby team, the Mississippi Brawl Stars. Shannon Haupt, a member of the Brawl Stars for three years, said that this sport is a contact sport, but defies the image that has been portrayed in movies. It is a contact sport, but not what some people may think it is. I see it as a great stress reliever, she said. Junauh Allgood, another member of the Brawl Stars, said that when she is on the rink, whether in competition or just practicing, she can put aside any and all things that are on her mind, including classes and other obligations. It is therapy on wheels for me.
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