 player who was on all three Super Bowl-winning Patriots teams.
A source who'll be directly involved in the call on the Patriots ascendant quarterback said in an email that the report was "speculation," adding "needless to say, no decision has been made."
Porter personally apologized to Dolphins coach Tony Sparano for refusing to leave the closing minutes of Sunday's 48-28 loss to the Patriots after he drew 15-yard penalties on back-to-back plays.Schefter also writes that "there could be further repercussions from the team or the league." Given that Commissar Goodell has decreed Light will be fined but not suspended for fighting like a 13-year-old girl (nice call, Logan Mankins!), I can't imagine that they would punish Porter for disobeying his coach.
Not only did Porter apologize to Sparano, he apologized to the rest of his Dolphins teammates as well. Porter knows that what he did Sunday was wrong and he tried to take responsibility for it after the fact
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Baltimore Ravens linebacker Antwan Barnes (50) tackles Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook (36) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, in Baltimore. Baltimore won 36-7.
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Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder, right, and New England Patriots tackle Matt Light fight during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008 in Miami. Both were ejected from the game and the Patriots defeated the Dolphins 48-28.
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Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber (24) is upended by San Francisco corner back Nate Clements (22) after picking up nine yards in the third quarter during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, in Irving, Texas. Looking on are San Francisco linebacker Parys Haralson (98) and San Francisco linebacker Patrick Willis (52).
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Quarterback Trent Edwards #5 of the Buffalo Bills dives with the football into the end zone for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on November 23, 2008 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Bills defeated the Chiefs 54-31.
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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Justin Gage, right, catches a pass for a 37-yard gain as he is defended by New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008. The Jets beat the previously undefeated Titans 34-13.
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Linebacker Greg Ellis #98 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after a sack against Shaun Hill #13 of the San Francisco 49ers at Texas Stadium on November 23, 2008 in Irving, Texas.
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Quarterback Jake Delhomme #17 of the the Carolina Panthers falls to a sack against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Running back Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers loses his helmet while tackled by Anthony Spencer #93 of the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium on November 23, 2008 in Irving, Texas.
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Running back Marshawn Lynch #23 of the Buffalo Bills is tackled by several defenders as he runs with the football against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on November 23, 2008 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Bills defeated the Chiefs 54-31.
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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Benny Sapp, right, grabs the face mask of Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dennis Northcutt during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Phil Coale, APThis is a modification to the original phpHoo program which adds functionality including a password protected administration area which allows you to add, modify and remove links and categories. It also adds several further small enhancements to the original code.
So it doesn't have templates or documentation, but besides that, it is a really neat script.
There is a crying lack of documentation and customization is not done through templates, but through editing the scripts themselves.
Simpson v. Trump University, LLC
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's order approving a class settlement between students and Trump University. On appeal, a lone objector desired to opt out of the class and to bring her claims in a separate law suit. As a preliminary matter, the panel held that the objector had Article III standing because she had an interest in the settlement that created a case or controversy. On the merits, the panel held that the class notice did not allow a second opt-out opportunity; due process did not compel a second opt-out opportunity; and the district court did not abuse its discretion in approving the settlement. View "Simpson v. Trump University, LLC" on Justia LawPam Schwartz is ultra competitive and loves games. She joined me on a trip to Wirz Park to attend Orlando Scrabble Club. We got to meet other central Florida Scrabble players. Everyone is welcome, from new players to tournament players. Scrabble is a word game where you get tiles with letters on them and the player with the most points on the board wins. Different letter tiles have different numeric values. For instance Y is worth 4 points while vowels like A, E, I, O, U are worth one point. Scrabble has a game board, 100 letter tiles, a letter bag, and four racks.
I am not good at word...Some of my more esoteric posts about yoga or karma represent initial thinking about subjects I have not previously given any ‘air time’ – probably because far too much space in my brain was taken up with the emotional paraphernalia and fall out from drinking. Now that I am sober, and my mood swings have definitely calmed down, I seem to have a lot more ‘brain space’ for some of these more philosophical musings. At times I don’t think they come out clearly, and my own belief system seems very much in its infancy … But I’m interested, enquiring and reflective, and this represents progress to me.
In the last couple of weeks it has been the end of the school year, for sons no 2 and 3; and we have been to assemblies to celebrate the children’s achievements. Son number 2 attends a local state school with an “outstanding” Ofsted report (those in the UK will understand this, for other readers it’s a government assessment of the quality of education the School provides – or it’s supposed to be! ) Attending the end of year assembly it struck me how consistent the messages were coming from all the staff. There were prizes for effort, achievement and attendance; some children’s musical or oratorical talents were showcased, but again and again the messages coming from staff were about respect (for yourself, peers, staff, property) hard work and commitment (academically, in sport, in all endeavours) and self confidence.
All of this has got me thinking about the role of adults, and particularly parents in promoting the values and attributes we wish children (especially our own) to adopt: not in a passive way – which to be honest is far to often how I have parented- but actively, firmly and consistently. About how to BE an adult who has a huge and direct influence on the way our children develop. I’m beginning to beleive it’s not enough to passively get on with ones own life alongside ones children, expecting them to somehow absorb the lessons we want them to learn. I have always fed, clothed,washed and loved my kids, I have supervised homework, taken them to clubs and parties, taught them to ride bikes and tie shoelaces. I am, at least, a good enough Parent..
BUT… have I really been present? Have I known what consistent messages I needed to deliver to bring up worthwhile adults, have I consistently made them complete tasks to the best of their ability, developed their potential, attended to their moral education? Yes at times, but consistently? No. Because I have been drunk, and too drunk to do this, or even really understand that this is what needed to be done.
That’s shame. And there is NO-ONE to blame but myself, and no excuse, and it’s probably too late for son No1; but it’s not too late for son’s 2 & 3 who may now find their slightly easy going, lackadaisical mother has developed some clearer ideas about effective, directional parenting, which might make their lives initially harder, but will, I hope, bear fruit in the end.
I need to think some more, about what I believe to be important. And then take steps to actively, consistently and clearly Instill those behaviours by accepting nothing less. Can I do this? Along with everything else I have to do? Maybe it’s actually more important than anything else I have to do, and should be prioritised.
That will have implications, but …..
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My kids actually see me as a more laid back parent now.
I used to be erratic. Trying to make up for deficiencies by becoming controlling, not following through, quick to anger or criticism. I could see myself, but I couldn’t stop it.
Now I step back. I leave a lot of room for them to do things their way. I have minimal boundaries and I acknowledge that as long as they are respectful, and are trying