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Archive for April 2009
General Motors Cuts Deep — 21,000 Jobs
21,000 jobs. Thousands of families. Tens of thousands of children. Hundreds of communities. Blood letting. clipped from news.bbc.co.uk General Motors (GM) is to cut 21,000 US jobs this year and phase out its Pontiac brand, as it aims to meet a 1 June deadline to revamp its business. GM has to complete its restructuring by … Continue reading
Atlanta Hawks: On the Rise or Off the Road?
Are the Atlanta Hawks for real? Are you a believer after another convincing home victory in front of their newly dedicated fans? Do they actually need to win a game on the ROAD before you become convinced? What evidence of transformation do you require? clipped from thestartingfive.net The Atlanta Hawks are transforming before our eyes. … Continue reading
Details of Chrysler’s Bankruptcy Plan
Barack Obama and Fiat are partnering to “save” Chrysler. More details at the BBC. Click the link posted below. clipped from news.bbc.co.uk US carmaker Chrysler will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection immediately and has formed an alliance with Fiat, President Obama has said. Chapter 11 protects firms from their creditors, allowing them to rearrange … Continue reading
Inside the 2009 NFL Draft: Evander Hood vs. B.J. Raji
In the 2009 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers both selected defensive tackles with the intention of anchoring their respective units. B.J. Raji (Boston College), selected 9th overall, will be expected to start from Day 1 and be a high-impact player. The Packers were strong on offense in 2008, but weak on … Continue reading
Rear Admiral Michelle Howard
From Today’s Drum and Afro.com: (April 26, 2009) – While the facts surrounding the kidnapping and rescue of the Maersk Alabama Captain Richard Phillips have been widely reported, less well-known is that ship which saved him was commanded by a black woman, Rear Admiral Michelle Howard. Howard received the assignment of leading the U.S. Navy’s … Continue reading
Three Coaches Discuss the 2009 NFL Draft
Actions speak louder than words. That may be true, but sometimes words say more than we know. This morning, I took a second to look at the NFL Draft videos of three coaches. What follows are some of the keywords from those coaches used to describe the players drafted and to describe the roles those … Continue reading
Living the Dream: Steelers Draft High School Teammates
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: In addition to being a 157-pound cornerback, Keenan Lewis was a kick and punt returner his senior season at O. Perry Walker High School in New Orleans. And a pretty good one, too, according to one of his former coaches. But, after the third game of the 2003 season, Chargers coach … Continue reading
2009 NFL Draft – The Day After Day 1
Winners and Losers? Philosophically, I believe that the team which drafts the BEST player in the draft must always be listed among the winners. The strange psychology of the NFL draft and its salary structure is such that an elite super star player may not be drafted first simply based on the position he plays. … Continue reading
2009 NFL Draft — Live Blog
2009 NFL Draft. Check Meebo for added live commentary. It’s official. Roger “Burn those Tapes” Goodell is at the podium. 1. The Detroit Lions are on the clock. The Detroit Lions are off the clock. That was quick. Matthew Stafford, QB. Georgia. The fans at the draft booed this pick. I agree. I’m not a … Continue reading
Steeler Nation: Why I Never Worry About the NFL Draft
Five reasons: Team Philosophy. The team has a philosophy of personnel to which they generally adhere. This means that the team will usually draft someone who can be called “A Steeler.” This is markedly different than someone who can drive to the training camp. There is a certain temperament, disposition, and style associated with the … Continue reading
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