Saturday, April 3, 2010

“Price expands GOP repeal campaign: We should repeal all ... - Think Progress” plus 3 more

“Price expands GOP repeal campaign: We should repeal all ... - Think Progress” plus 3 more

Price expands GOP repeal campaign: We should repeal all ... - Think Progress

Posted: 03 Apr 2010 12:29 PM PDT

GIORDANO: And then I look at Republicans saying that they may not nationwide, this is the leadership now, Mitch McConnell and others, use the repeal the bill thing, which I think all conservatives that I know of, that's the mantra, that's the battle cry, going into this. That's what worries some of us about the backsliding among some Republicans.

PRICE: Well, listen, let me give you some optimism and hope. The conservative Republican majority that will be in the House of Representatives, I believe, after the November 2010 election will be a different kind of Republican. The majority of the Republican conference will be, have served three terms or fewer. It's a different kind of Republican, it will be a new style of leadership that will demand a decrease in spending. Demand truly smaller government. Demand individual responsibility. Demand that we get within our means and also harken back to those wonderful American fundamental principles that have made us the greatest nation in the history of the world. Look, we're not only interested in repealing the egregious aspects of the health care bill, we're interested in repealing the money from TARP. We're interested in repealing the non-stimulus bill. We're interested in repealing the bailout philosophy that continues to move us in a direction that makes us all subjects of the federal government as opposed to that wonderful American liberty and freedom that we all cherish.

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Gianfranco Zola vows he will not change attacking ... - Daily Telegraph

Posted: 03 Apr 2010 02:31 PM PDT

By Oliver Brown
Published: 10:30PM BST 03 Apr 2010

The pair have not spoken since before last Saturday's abject loss to Stoke, when Sullivan left for Dubai on holiday, and Zola, having resolved to remain as manager until the end of this season to help stave off relegation, was not in acquiescent mood.

Pressed on his style, which many believe has left West Ham United far too vulnerable defensively, Zola argued: "I won't change it. I will try to find solutions that guarantee some results. It's the only reason why I'm in football because it's my dream to play in a certain way.

"I'm here — and I've decided to fight to the end for these players. The owners gave me their support after the Stoke game. It's enough for me. I'm going to work at proving that they were right."

Zola is also at odds with the club's hierarchy over West Ham's official complaint to the Premier League over Fulham's team selection against Hull City a week ago, believing Roy Hodgson's decision to field a weakened side was an honourable one.

But then, it has always been the Sardinian's lot to play the loner, from the moment he left his native island, as an outrageously talented teenager, to join Napoli amid inflated expectations that he could be the club's successor to Diego Maradona.

The rancour that has engulfed Zola over West Ham's sharp slump has left him appearing more isolated than ever — a curious fate, for a man so popular, although he claimed to have been inundated with messages of support from friends and several fellow Premier League managers.

"I've had a few people who have been calling me, very close friends," he said. "I don't like to mention them without telling them, but I have also had very good messages from some managers, very encouraging ones.

"Football-wise I have always had a difficult career. I always had to do things the long way. I had to make my own way through, make sacrifices — that's what we have to do right now."

The sense of personal responsibility that Zola feels for West Ham's predicament is acute. While a consensus appears to have formed that he is leaving Upton Park this summer, his decision last week not to abandon the club in mid-stream was plainly one taken seriously.

"Before I was on my own, as a player. Now I have responsibility for players, and I know they are working very hard," he said. "What keeps me happy is I think I am doing the right thing — results are not going my way but I'm trying my hardest, my best. I'm doing it with honesty. Even if results are not coming my way now it doesn't stop me from trying."

A devout Catholic, Zola has tended to keep his faith a private matter, but it needs few guesses to work out who features in his prayers this Easter morning ahead of a critical game at Everton. "In my own way, I pray. We put a lot of faith in what we do. We do everything right and we lose the game — it has happened so many times this year. We have to keep positive.

"I have the players, the staff, behind me. We are all together in that. If I have people who are not committed then it wouldn't be a problem but I don't think that is the case. I pray all the time — for me, for my players."

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A Philosophy Degree Can Lead to a Great Career - Associated Content

Posted: 03 Apr 2010 07:28 AM PDT

All the Possibilities of a Degree in Philosophy

Philosophy. What was I thinking? I graduated with honors and a philosophy degree, plans to go to graduate school on hold, I actually had to find a job. Little did I know that a philosophy degree is a very marketable career finding tool. I am now a licensed alcohol and drug counselor enrolled in master's degree program for human services, concentration mental healthy counseling. My employer actually likes that I have an undergraduate degree in philosophy, and it helped me land my job, this is how.

An undergraduate degree in philosophy teaches an individual how to think. The classes in logic give one a framework to make quick decisions under pressure that have a logical course and result in correct action. Additionally, with a philosophy degree one learns how to think succinctly and understand theory. The ability to understand theory is very marketable-because you have been trained to read quickly and understand complex materials. Therefore something your employer wants you to read and then summarize or handle large amounts of data is within your capabilities because you have been trained to understand complex theory. For example if you can read and understand Nietzsche you more than likely can understand an office memo.

In a more direct and marketable way within the realm of an undergraduate degree in philosophy you are exposed to many different ideas, religions, and history. You become culturally competent and are not afraid to ask why or why not. In the counseling field this is extremely important having a foundation of understanding religion and the impact it has on a person is great to bring to the counseling process. Being able to ask questions and investigate is another skill, being curious to understand a human being is a large part of the counseling process.

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Crisp fractures pinkie vs. Giants - ESPN.com

Posted: 03 Apr 2010 02:17 PM PDT

Associated Press

OAKLAND -- Oakland Athletics leadoff hitter Coco Crisp has fractured his left pinkie and will begin the season on the disabled list.

Crisp was injured Saturday while making a headfirst dive while trying to steal second base against San Francisco. He was hit on the hand by Giants second baseman Jose Uribe's glove and was called out.

The initial diagnosis was a dislocated finger, but X-rays of Crisp's hand revealed the fracture.

Crisp signed with Oakland in the offseason and was coming off surgery to both shoulders. He was slowed by a tender hamstring early this spring and didn't play the outfield until late March.

Expected to be the center of the A's new offensive philosophy focusing on speed, Crisp batted .432 with two homers and eight RBIs in the spring.


Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press

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