I am not for elitist representatives but I am much more against anybody doing senseless acts such as the shooter did in Arizona today.
God have mercy on all of the victims and their families.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
More Jack H Plymale-former Portsmouth Trojan 'pointyballer'
Sam, I am not a falsely modest person, I was never a talented athlete, honestly. I loved playing sports and the comraderie. I probably played football better than anything else, but that was "want to" and pure guts. I am sure everybody likes to be remembered fondly by their buddies,as I remember them.. If I can be remembered as a person you could count on, that would be more than enough. Jack P.
UK's Brandon Knight and Jack H Plymale on 'bounceyball'
I love the game of basketball, Jack! Today UK plays a FB game at noon vs. Pittsburgh and a bounceyball game at 4 at Georgia. The FB game is on ESPN . You could possibly catch the GA. game since FL and Costa Rica are in the south with the SEC. I have to pay extra for ESPN Full Court, which I do, of course.
I played a fair basketball game at Highland School, but did not make the Trojans to my great dismay. With the older fellows I hung with a lot, Clark Rapalee and I made a dynamic duo! Bob and Bill Gilmer, Eddie Hill, Howard Rase, and Gib Lakeman were just great people among those older friends of mine.
You "dumb old linemen", like I was in Highland grade school FB, normally weren't 'shifty' enough to compete on the Highland court, Jack. Our friend, Gib, could fire up the ball as he had also previously done for the Trojan bkb teams, while he continued entertaining any who stood around the court. Gib absolutely touted the 'trench guys' for any team he ever played with and I heard of Jack Plymale from him.
Sam
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Plymale
To: Sam Kegley
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 23:23
Subject: Re: A youngster with his head on straight
Sam, it sounds like everyone is going to have a good time in Lexington this year. Calipari is a guy with a lot of demensions. I know you can't wait to get an up close look. I envy you, I never could play bouncey ball very well but I admired the heck out of guys who could. Thanks for the article. Jack P
On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 1:19 PM, Sam Kegley wrote:
Topics: Brandon Knight, John Calipari, Kentucky Basketball, Doron Lamb
There are so many reasons why this Kentucky team has gotten better since they first threw the ball up.
Some players have already exceeded logical expectations. You could fill in the blanks with a number of UK players, but Josh Harrellson obviously would win that award.
But, if you are looking for one shining star, it could be the new general of the team.
"Brandon, I'm so proud of him," says Cal.
"How many of you were in Hawaii with us? Different player isn't it? Different player. And that's what you want to see guys who want to change and want to get better."
The Cats look like they are ready to roll through the SEC.
"Because Brandon is really running our team and playing for his teammates, he's not playing for himself anymore. He's playing for them. He can say anything he wants now. Early in the season, you can't speak much. Looking at you like man, come on, how about passing the ball?"
Brandon appreciates Cal the teacher and Cal the coach who sees the change in his point guard.
"It makes me feel good just to know that coach sees me a little bit differently now than he did at the beginning of the season," says Brandon Knight.
"And like I said, I give God glory and I just want to continue to trying to get my teammates involved and to make sure I'm looking at everybody else and making sure I'm letting my other teammates getting them to play better. Putting them in the right positions to make the right plays and stuff like that."
Knight not only is getting the ball where Doron Lamb likes it, but he yells at him to shoot.
"He let's us know what we are doing wrong," says Lamb.
"He's doing that right now and that's why we are winning games."
It's all part of the process of putting a team together.
"I think my teammates always respected me," says Knight.
"I think maybe a little bit more so now because we got to know each other a lot more and we're becoming more and more of a family, so maybe a little bit more, now that we bonded a little bit more. When I say something everyone is listening when we huddle up and everyone is in tune when we are trying to figure out what we are doing."
Twice during a four minute interview session with Knight, he praised God for his success.
I played a fair basketball game at Highland School, but did not make the Trojans to my great dismay. With the older fellows I hung with a lot, Clark Rapalee and I made a dynamic duo! Bob and Bill Gilmer, Eddie Hill, Howard Rase, and Gib Lakeman were just great people among those older friends of mine.
You "dumb old linemen", like I was in Highland grade school FB, normally weren't 'shifty' enough to compete on the Highland court, Jack. Our friend, Gib, could fire up the ball as he had also previously done for the Trojan bkb teams, while he continued entertaining any who stood around the court. Gib absolutely touted the 'trench guys' for any team he ever played with and I heard of Jack Plymale from him.
Sam
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Plymale
To: Sam Kegley
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 23:23
Subject: Re: A youngster with his head on straight
Sam, it sounds like everyone is going to have a good time in Lexington this year. Calipari is a guy with a lot of demensions. I know you can't wait to get an up close look. I envy you, I never could play bouncey ball very well but I admired the heck out of guys who could. Thanks for the article. Jack P
On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 1:19 PM, Sam Kegley
Topics: Brandon Knight, John Calipari, Kentucky Basketball, Doron Lamb
There are so many reasons why this Kentucky team has gotten better since they first threw the ball up.
Some players have already exceeded logical expectations. You could fill in the blanks with a number of UK players, but Josh Harrellson obviously would win that award.
But, if you are looking for one shining star, it could be the new general of the team.
"Brandon, I'm so proud of him," says Cal.
"How many of you were in Hawaii with us? Different player isn't it? Different player. And that's what you want to see guys who want to change and want to get better."
The Cats look like they are ready to roll through the SEC.
"Because Brandon is really running our team and playing for his teammates, he's not playing for himself anymore. He's playing for them. He can say anything he wants now. Early in the season, you can't speak much. Looking at you like man, come on, how about passing the ball?"
Brandon appreciates Cal the teacher and Cal the coach who sees the change in his point guard.
"It makes me feel good just to know that coach sees me a little bit differently now than he did at the beginning of the season," says Brandon Knight.
"And like I said, I give God glory and I just want to continue to trying to get my teammates involved and to make sure I'm looking at everybody else and making sure I'm letting my other teammates getting them to play better. Putting them in the right positions to make the right plays and stuff like that."
Knight not only is getting the ball where Doron Lamb likes it, but he yells at him to shoot.
"He let's us know what we are doing wrong," says Lamb.
"He's doing that right now and that's why we are winning games."
It's all part of the process of putting a team together.
"I think my teammates always respected me," says Knight.
"I think maybe a little bit more so now because we got to know each other a lot more and we're becoming more and more of a family, so maybe a little bit more, now that we bonded a little bit more. When I say something everyone is listening when we huddle up and everyone is in tune when we are trying to figure out what we are doing."
Twice during a four minute interview session with Knight, he praised God for his success.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Southern Insurance Co.
Thanks Dr. Hovermale!
Subject: FW: Southern Insurance Company
A MAN and his wife, moved to Kentucky, from Ohio. The husband had a wooden leg, and to insure it back in Ohio cost them $2000 per year!
When they arrived in Kentucky, they went to an insurance agency to see how much it would cost to insure his wooden leg.
The agent looked it up on the computer and said: '$39.'
The husband was shocked and asked why it was so cheap here in Kentucky to insure it because it cost him $2000 in Ohio!
The insurance agent turned his computer screen to the couple and said, 'Well, here it is on the screen, it says: Any wooden structure, with a
sprinkler system above it, is $39... You just have to know how to describe it!"
(HILLBILLIES know how "to git'er done")
Subject: FW: Southern Insurance Company
A MAN and his wife, moved to Kentucky, from Ohio. The husband had a wooden leg, and to insure it back in Ohio cost them $2000 per year!
When they arrived in Kentucky, they went to an insurance agency to see how much it would cost to insure his wooden leg.
The agent looked it up on the computer and said: '$39.'
The husband was shocked and asked why it was so cheap here in Kentucky to insure it because it cost him $2000 in Ohio!
The insurance agent turned his computer screen to the couple and said, 'Well, here it is on the screen, it says: Any wooden structure, with a
sprinkler system above it, is $39... You just have to know how to describe it!"
(HILLBILLIES know how "to git'er done")
Charity CEO Compensation Study results-Google
Charity CEO Compensation study Results-Google
Back in 2005
As of 2005, these were the most up-to-date and trustworthy figures I could find for the executives originally listed:
•Marsha J. Evans, President and CEO of the American Red Cross, was paid $468,599 in salary and benefits in fiscal 2003. (Source: BBB Wise Giving Alliance)
•Brian Gallagher, President and CEO of United Way, was paid $432,709 in salary and benefits in fiscal 2003. (Source: Charity Navigator)
•W. Todd Bassett, National Commander of the Salvation Army, was paid (along with his wife, who also works for the organization) an estimated $94,091 in salary and benefits in 2003 (including house and car). (Source: Fayetteville Observer)
Fast-forward to 2010
•As of 2010, Marsha J. Evans, was no longer employed by the American Red Cross. According to United Press International, Gail McGovern took over as CEO of the American Red Cross in 2008 at an annual salary of $500,000 plus a signing bonus of $65,000.
•Brian Gallagher is still President and CEO of United Way, and currently earns $1,037,140 a year, according to a December 2010 report from the American Institute of Philanthropy.
•W. Todd Bassett is no longer National Commander of the Salvation Army. The current National Commander, Israel L. Gaither, is paid somewhere between $79,389 and $243,248 annually for his services. (Since the Salvation Army, as a religious organization, doesn't report its expenses to the IRS, the only available figures for executive salaries are estimates, which vary greatly from source to source.)
•UNICEF's Executive Director, Anthony Lake, earns $201,351 a year, according to a 2010 communique from the organization — dramatically less than the $1,200,000 per year claimed in the message above.
•Dave Toycen, the President of World Vision Canada, earns $184,000 per year plus a "moderate vehicle allowance," according to that organization's annual report to the Canada Revenue Agency. Again, that is significantly less than what is claimed above.
Is It Fair to Compare?
Is one charity automatically more respectable than another just because its leader is paid a lower salary? Not necessarily, says Charity Navigator, a website that evaluates and compares the financial health of charitable organizations.
"While there are certainly some charities that overpay their leaders," the site's FAQ page explains, "Charity Navigator's data shows that those organizations are the minority. Among the charities we've evaluated, the average CEO salary is $150,000. ... These leaders could inevitably make much more running similarly sized for-profit firms. Furthermore, when making your decision [about where to donate] it is important to consider that it takes a certain level of professionalism to effectively run a charity and charities must offer a competitive salary if they want to attract and retain that level of leadership."
Share This Article
Sources and further reading:
Red Cross Names New Chief, Gail McGovern
UPI, 9 April 2008
Salvation Army: Executive Compensation Data
Chronicle of Philanthropy, 2010
Salvation Army
Forbes.com, 24 November 2009
America's Biggest Charities
Forbes, 17 November 2010
Top 25 Compensation Packages from AIP's Charity Rating Guide
American Institute of Philanthropy, December 2010
UNICEF Response to Misleading CEO Salary Email
UNICEF Canada, 2010
World Vision Canada: Our Approach to Executive Compensation
World Vision Canada, 2010
Charity Navigator - Fundraising Organizations
Evaluates financial health of charitable organizations
Top Rated Charities
American Institute of Philanthropy
America's Most (and Least) Efficient Charities
Forbes.com, 24 November 2004
Charities' Leaders Take Home Big Checks
Fayetteville Observer, 4 April 2004
Major Charity Heads Reap Rising Pay
CBS Market Watch, 5 December 2003
Charity CEO Compensation Study
Charity Navigator, 8 August 2005
Last updated: 12/11/10
Back in 2005
As of 2005, these were the most up-to-date and trustworthy figures I could find for the executives originally listed:
•Marsha J. Evans, President and CEO of the American Red Cross, was paid $468,599 in salary and benefits in fiscal 2003. (Source: BBB Wise Giving Alliance)
•Brian Gallagher, President and CEO of United Way, was paid $432,709 in salary and benefits in fiscal 2003. (Source: Charity Navigator)
•W. Todd Bassett, National Commander of the Salvation Army, was paid (along with his wife, who also works for the organization) an estimated $94,091 in salary and benefits in 2003 (including house and car). (Source: Fayetteville Observer)
Fast-forward to 2010
•As of 2010, Marsha J. Evans, was no longer employed by the American Red Cross. According to United Press International, Gail McGovern took over as CEO of the American Red Cross in 2008 at an annual salary of $500,000 plus a signing bonus of $65,000.
•Brian Gallagher is still President and CEO of United Way, and currently earns $1,037,140 a year, according to a December 2010 report from the American Institute of Philanthropy.
•W. Todd Bassett is no longer National Commander of the Salvation Army. The current National Commander, Israel L. Gaither, is paid somewhere between $79,389 and $243,248 annually for his services. (Since the Salvation Army, as a religious organization, doesn't report its expenses to the IRS, the only available figures for executive salaries are estimates, which vary greatly from source to source.)
•UNICEF's Executive Director, Anthony Lake, earns $201,351 a year, according to a 2010 communique from the organization — dramatically less than the $1,200,000 per year claimed in the message above.
•Dave Toycen, the President of World Vision Canada, earns $184,000 per year plus a "moderate vehicle allowance," according to that organization's annual report to the Canada Revenue Agency. Again, that is significantly less than what is claimed above.
Is It Fair to Compare?
Is one charity automatically more respectable than another just because its leader is paid a lower salary? Not necessarily, says Charity Navigator, a website that evaluates and compares the financial health of charitable organizations.
"While there are certainly some charities that overpay their leaders," the site's FAQ page explains, "Charity Navigator's data shows that those organizations are the minority. Among the charities we've evaluated, the average CEO salary is $150,000. ... These leaders could inevitably make much more running similarly sized for-profit firms. Furthermore, when making your decision [about where to donate] it is important to consider that it takes a certain level of professionalism to effectively run a charity and charities must offer a competitive salary if they want to attract and retain that level of leadership."
Share This Article
Sources and further reading:
Red Cross Names New Chief, Gail McGovern
UPI, 9 April 2008
Salvation Army: Executive Compensation Data
Chronicle of Philanthropy, 2010
Salvation Army
Forbes.com, 24 November 2009
America's Biggest Charities
Forbes, 17 November 2010
Top 25 Compensation Packages from AIP's Charity Rating Guide
American Institute of Philanthropy, December 2010
UNICEF Response to Misleading CEO Salary Email
UNICEF Canada, 2010
World Vision Canada: Our Approach to Executive Compensation
World Vision Canada, 2010
Charity Navigator - Fundraising Organizations
Evaluates financial health of charitable organizations
Top Rated Charities
American Institute of Philanthropy
America's Most (and Least) Efficient Charities
Forbes.com, 24 November 2004
Charities' Leaders Take Home Big Checks
Fayetteville Observer, 4 April 2004
Major Charity Heads Reap Rising Pay
CBS Market Watch, 5 December 2003
Charity CEO Compensation Study
Charity Navigator, 8 August 2005
Last updated: 12/11/10
Taking uninsured vehicles off the road- Dallas TX
Thanks Bob Looney!
Harsh, but our elitist congress members, republican and democrat, are essentially doing nothing. Lobbyists support the continuing import of illegals to give cheap labor for their employers. We, the taxpayers pay all of their benefits and the employers go home free except for their lobbying costs.
I hope the Tea Party advocate congress members get this right! There isn't anythinbg wrong about legal immigrants that I am aware of.
Recently, in the City of Dallas, Texas, they passed an ordinance that if you are pulled over by law enforcement and not able to provide proof of insurance, your car will be towed right away..
Afterwards, to retrieve your car after being impounded, you must show proof of insurance to have your car released. This has made it easy for the City of Dallas to remove uninsured cars that are typically driven by mostly illegals.
Shortly after "No insurance" ordinance was passed, the Dallas impound lots began to fill up quickly and were full after nine days. Most of the impounded cars were driven by illegals.
Not only must you provide proof of insurance to have your car released, you have to pay for the cost of the tow, a $350 fine, and charged $20 for every day their car is kept in the lot.
I would suggest other cities across the nation to follow what Dallas , Texas is doing. Not only is it getting uninsured drivers off the road, but it is taking away vehicles driven by illegals that have no insurance that might endanger your life.
Brings a tear to my eye.
GO Texas !
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Dallas' Solution Get them off the road WITHOUT making them show proof of nationality. Wonder how the ACLU or the Justice Department will get around this one.
Dallas, TX's solution to Illegal's... Brilliant!!!
Harsh, but our elitist congress members, republican and democrat, are essentially doing nothing. Lobbyists support the continuing import of illegals to give cheap labor for their employers. We, the taxpayers pay all of their benefits and the employers go home free except for their lobbying costs.
I hope the Tea Party advocate congress members get this right! There isn't anythinbg wrong about legal immigrants that I am aware of.
Recently, in the City of Dallas, Texas, they passed an ordinance that if you are pulled over by law enforcement and not able to provide proof of insurance, your car will be towed right away..
Afterwards, to retrieve your car after being impounded, you must show proof of insurance to have your car released. This has made it easy for the City of Dallas to remove uninsured cars that are typically driven by mostly illegals.
Shortly after "No insurance" ordinance was passed, the Dallas impound lots began to fill up quickly and were full after nine days. Most of the impounded cars were driven by illegals.
Not only must you provide proof of insurance to have your car released, you have to pay for the cost of the tow, a $350 fine, and charged $20 for every day their car is kept in the lot.
I would suggest other cities across the nation to follow what Dallas , Texas is doing. Not only is it getting uninsured drivers off the road, but it is taking away vehicles driven by illegals that have no insurance that might endanger your life.
Brings a tear to my eye.
GO Texas !
--------------
Dallas' Solution Get them off the road WITHOUT making them show proof of nationality. Wonder how the ACLU or the Justice Department will get around this one.
Dallas, TX's solution to Illegal's... Brilliant!!!
Never choke in a resataurant in the south
Thanks good Denison friend, Doug Brooke! Out of my afternoon nap and into a good laugh!
Sam
Subject: Never Choke In A Resturant In The South
Two hillbillies walk into a restaurant. While having a bite to eat, they talk about their moonshine operation.
Suddenly, a woman at a nearby table, who is eating a sandwich, begins to cough. After a minute or so, it becomes apparent that she is in real distress. One of the hillbillies looks at her and says,"Kin ya swallar?"
The woman shakes her head no.
Then he asks, "Kin ya breathe?"
The woman begins to turn blue and shakes her head no.
The hillbilly walks over to the woman, lifts up her dress, yanks down her drawers and quickly gives her right butt cheek a lick with his tongue.
The woman is so shocked that she has a violent spasm and the obstruction flies out of her mouth.
As she begins to breathe again, the Hillbilly walks slowly back to his table.
His partner says, "Ya know, I'd heerd of that there 'Hind Lick Maneuver' but I ain't niver seed nobody do it!"
If you don't send this to five friends, there will be five fewer people laughing in the world!
Sam
Subject: Never Choke In A Resturant In The South
Two hillbillies walk into a restaurant. While having a bite to eat, they talk about their moonshine operation.
Suddenly, a woman at a nearby table, who is eating a sandwich, begins to cough. After a minute or so, it becomes apparent that she is in real distress. One of the hillbillies looks at her and says,"Kin ya swallar?"
The woman shakes her head no.
Then he asks, "Kin ya breathe?"
The woman begins to turn blue and shakes her head no.
The hillbilly walks over to the woman, lifts up her dress, yanks down her drawers and quickly gives her right butt cheek a lick with his tongue.
The woman is so shocked that she has a violent spasm and the obstruction flies out of her mouth.
As she begins to breathe again, the Hillbilly walks slowly back to his table.
His partner says, "Ya know, I'd heerd of that there 'Hind Lick Maneuver' but I ain't niver seed nobody do it!"
If you don't send this to five friends, there will be five fewer people laughing in the world!
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