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A funny - Eagle Talk's article on the logo
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http://southernmiss.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=308265
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Good Bye.....It's been fun
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No tears, congradulations are in order. I have accepted a position with a consultanting firm in Richmond, VA.
As many of you didn't realize, I am not a teenaged student. I returned to Southern Miss after being in the job force for a number of years. I was in a master's program here, but this is an oppo...
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Chronicle of Higher Education Letter
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http://chronicle.com/prm/weekly/v50/i43/43b01804.htm
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Disgusted
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Jul 1, 2004
by USM Sympathizer
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Thames "Installation"
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Discussion on the two other threads related to the Pickering lawsuit brings to mind other old rumors about Shelby being "installed" two years ago over the objection of most of the faculty. Two related rumors that came up on the FireShelby website but that never went anywhere were these...
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Strange and Stranger
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Another Chronicle Excerpt/Flashback
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From April 12, 2002:
(Hopefully, this excerpt is OK to post since it is over two years old and is only a part of a larger article.)
A REAL SEARCH? Mississippi is overflowing with presidential finalists this month. Members of the state's higher-education board are seeking new leaders for three pu...
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Angeline
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Quinlivan article on logo controversy
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Rachel interviewed a bunch of USM students on the logo battle. Only the graduate students (2 or 3) seem to understand the situation very well.
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Faculty body count from SFT's mismanagement
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(Preview)
I have been contacted by a former faculty member at USM who left before the cut-off date for Babbs' list (by the way, what exactly is that date? It might be a good idea to include it on future editions). She explicitly stated that both she and her husband (both faculty members) left because of SFT....
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Jul 1, 2004
by Malapropism
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daily rumor mill #40
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1. News is the Jeff Bower golf tournament is going to be a huge success. Rumor has it that if any of "SFT's boys" shows his mug over there at HCC, he had better steer clear of some of Bower's staunchest supporters. We hear that more than words may be shared. Thanks mclubb...
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gurunuburg
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Jun 30, 2004
by gurunuburg
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Interesting Ruling on E-mail Privacy....
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http://www.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,64043,00.html?tw=wn_tophead_1
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Seeker
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Jun 30, 2004
by Otherside
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HA: Lott Center loses $500K in donations
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The story is not up on the HA website yet but hard copy shows Bobby Chain on the front page bemoaning the status of the Trent Lott Center. The article quotes Bobby Chain as saying "10 donors who pledged $50,000 each toward the $12 million project's completion have now rescinded their offers beca...
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Mediatracker
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Jun 30, 2004
by Been wrong before
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daily rumor mill #39
(Preview)
1. Word coming out now about fall enrollment. Things could be really bad. It seems the quality control crew checked out months ago. Thanks gorod.
2. The big news of the day is the Pickering suit. It seems from reading this board that documents are already moving around th...
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gurunuburg
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Jun 30, 2004
by Interested Outsider
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News about Capital ("comprehensive") Campaign
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From USM Press release regarding donation of land by James and Betty Barr:
The Barrs’ gift is included in the university’s comprehensive campaign called "$100 Million Campaign for Southern Miss." The silent phase of the campaign began in 1997. The kickoff was announced April 20, 2001, during th...
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BogusBoy
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Jun 30, 2004
by Skeptic Cal
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Plan C
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In view of the current state of affairs at USM, I previously suggested Plan A: Establish a Board of Visitors with appropriate authority for each of Mississippi's eight public universities with a central coordinating body in Jackson. Plan B was to give extended administrative sabbat...
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Delta Dawn
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Jun 30, 2004
by Robert Campbell
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Carl Nicholson
(Preview)
So, here's my question: Is it just me or has anyone else heard the rumor that someone in Carl Nicholson's office - perhaps even CN himself - was the MSU booster who paid money/cars/etc. under the table to the Hattiesburg high school football recruit that is currently at the center of the NCAA's investi...
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The Question
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Pickering v. everyone...
(Preview)
You guys should see the legal filings re the Pickering case (they are circulating). They will amaze you.
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smoothie king
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E-mail monitoring at USM cited in U. of Ala paper
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http://www.cw.ua.edu/vnews/display.v/ART/2004/06/30/40e251949f1bb
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Angeline
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Jun 30, 2004
by truth4usm/AH
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daily rumor mill #37 (merit raise special)
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1. Word coming out now that the CEP, COST and the CoH will each provide a raise scheme that leaves out many of its faculty/staff. The CBED and COAL, however, are reportedly going to make a run at implementing raise scheme that is all inclusive. Thanks artsy, bunson, envelope, needle, gra...
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USM Eagle logo
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(Preview)
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/news/stories/20040625/southernmissnews/719821.html
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Green Hornet
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Jun 30, 2004
by Salesperson
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HA article on SFT's girlfriend
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Check out page 4D of Saturday's (6/26) HA. There is an article about SFT's girlfriend down in Poplarville --- the now infamous one involving Thames' ouster down at USMGCC.
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van dyke
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Preview numbers...a preview?
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In discussions with personnel who work with Preview, a dark cloud is forming over the fall enrollment numbers. It seems that there are six preview sessions each summer, with a capped enrollment of 500 per session. Historically, each session is wait-listed and they manage to squeeze in an ext...
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Dark Cloud on the Horizon
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above all nations is humanity
(Preview)
above all nations is humanity.
nice thought, huh?
for those of you not on campus, this is what is engraved on the front of the new building beside the LAB
where do you think thames falls? i'm surprised it doesn't read 'above all else is shelboo'
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CBED raises and Southern Hospitatliy
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The administrators couldn't get what they wanted--i.e. screwing the hard-working, productive faculty and having them like it. Gosh I guess Eb's really not as stupid as we thought, Harold!
So I guess the admins figured out the game--keep the cronies (er my co-authors) above the pack by giving t...
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Caught in the Middle
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Screw the Eagle! New Emblem!
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LSM will announce tomorrow that USM is changing its emblem from an eagle to a condom, because it more accurately reflects the Thames administration.
A condom allows for inflation (of selected faculty/administration salaries)
halts production (a faculty too distracted to be productive sch...
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Research Foundation
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http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/news/stories/20040628/southernmissnews/736702.html
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Newgirl
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Jun 28, 2004
by truth4usm/AH
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SFT Reformed?
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Can SFT start over? Will the faculty support him if he gets rid of all his previous unqualified appointments and begins national searches? Of course, a completely new start would mean shared governance. But isn't that already underway with the input of faculty senate on the procedure for determini...
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Otherside
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HA Editorial
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http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/news/stories/20040627/opinion/726728.html
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Jun 28, 2004
by Robert Campbell
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daily rumor mill #38
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1. Tales emanating from CEP that the merit raise list is complete, and a copy is already circulating amongst a few people there. Hopefully more news on this soon. Thanks grapevine.
2. Rumor has it now that LSM is completely happy about the situation in the dome. She has a newly ce...
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gurunuburg
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Jun 28, 2004
by gurunuburg
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USM PR on Dvorak, etc.
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Dvorak to Serve as President of University's Research Foundation
In an effort to further expand upon The University of Southern Mississippi's record growth in economic development and research, Southern Miss Presiden...
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What is the concensus on Dr Burge?
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I read what the American said, and the comments by Dr. Alvin Williams (who may be the most intelligent man on USM's campus) and a positive comment by a Poly Sci Proff, but what says the rest of you?
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Mr. Wonderful's Quote Du Jour Award: June 27
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Mr. Wonderful's Quote Du Jour Award Selection Committee had a very difficult time in preparing for tonight's presentation. One committee member was late getting home from church, another had driven down to the Coast where he was resting up at the Beau Rivage following a full weekend on campus ...
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Mr. Wonderful
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Jun 27, 2004
by Just Plain Jane
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Babbs, Where are you???
(Preview)
Hey Babbs,
Noticed that you haven't posted an updated faculty list since June 23rd! Is everything OK? Are you still in the neighborhood? If necessary, I humbly offer the services of my Risk Manager if you feel the need!
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USM Alum
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Jun 27, 2004
by Let Freedom Ring
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Russ Willis to again head HR
(Preview)
Finally! - Russ Willis is now (again) the Director of Human Resources. He is a truly qualified and dedicated individual who, I am sure, ran the place anyway while MD was (unjustly) in that position.
The press release regarding this apparently came out today.
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BogusBoy
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Jun 27, 2004
by truth4usm/AH
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USM departures 6/27/2004
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Marvin Albin, Associate Professor of Accounting (University of West Florida)
Billie Allen, Professor of Management (retirement)
Maggie Amerson, Trade Book Buyer, Bookstore (retirement)
David Anderson, VP Facilities/Physical Plant (State of Mississippi)
Ann Beardshall, Coordi...
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babbs
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USM Football
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http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artikkel?SearchID=73175926964379&Avis=D0&Dato=20040627&Kategori=SPORTS&Lopenr=406270394&Ref=AR
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Mr. Wonderful's Quote Du Jour Aware: June 26
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Today's recipient of Mr. Wonderful's Quote Du Jour Award is Counting the Days! This quote from Counting the Days' posting requires no comment:
"We all know how profitable Wal-mart is . . . Following this model means there is an increased likelihood of becoming the largest retailer of university e...
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Mr. Wonderful
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Jun 27, 2004
by Etymologist
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daily rumor mill #36
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1. Word from the dome is that the Iowa thing may not go away. Rumor also has it that the NCAA has been notified. Just more reason for them to "look USM's way" now. Stories are also filtering out that Jeff B. may get some of the debris sent his way on this one, if they can get a story togethe...
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gurunuburg
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Meanwhile on the Coast...
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[SP editorial note: This article is about potential students that are increasingly going to USA, Carey & Tulane instead of USM. For fun, compare/contrast this press release with what's going on at USM.]
MGCCC ranked in top 100
THE SUN HERALD
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Coll...
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Shrimp Picker
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Faculty and sabbaticals
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One aspect of the faculty exodus that may be relevant is the near-total disappearance of sabbaticals -- since Horace Fleming (and continuing with SFT), they effectively have been 'decanals', if given at all!
With new faculty being more interested in attaining an 'acceptable' record for promot...
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under the radar
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Jun 26, 2004
by stinky cheese man
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Merit Based
(Preview)
The tuition increase for Southern Miss is 6 percent, and will change the
per-semester, in-state tuition from $1,937 to $2,053 per semester. Out-of-
state tuition was also raised by 6 percent. Raising tuition is not something
that we wanted to do, for it places a greater burden on our students...
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Caught in the Middle
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PC Meeting
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From FacSen listserv:
Hello Faculty Senate Colleagues:
What follows is a very abbreviated report on the President's Council (PC) Meeting of Wednesday, June 29. We will only feature a few topics,
but following past Faculty Senator Trellis Green's good example, we will forward the offi...
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Leaving ASAP
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SH Letter
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http://www.sunherald.com/mld/thesunherald/news/editorial/letters/9017110.htm
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Otherside
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Jun 26, 2004
by LeavingASAP
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Mr. Wonderful Quote Du Jour Award: June 25
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The Selection Committee for Mr. Wonderful's Quote Du Jour Award had an exceedingly difficult time selecting today's recipient. The Committee asked Mr. Wonderful to thank foot soldier for nominating Invictus' dynamic and thought-provoking statement. For a time, as the Committee delibe...
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Mr. Wonderful
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daily rumor mill #35
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This mill focuses on how USM's troubles are playing outside the circle. Reports are from ntlk, gorod, grapevine, ladysader and crusader. Thanks a bunch.
1. Reports are coming out that William Carey trustees and influential alumni are extremely pleased with the job the WC administ...
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gurunuburg
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Poetry
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Everything Is Going to Be All Right
How should I not be glad to contemplate
the clouds clearing beyond the dormer window
and a high tide reflected on the ceiling?
There will be dying, there will be dying,
but there is no need to go into that.
The poems flow from the hand unbidden
and the h...
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Derek Mahon
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Jun 25, 2004
by Derek Mahon
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Mr. Wonderful's Quote Du Jour Award: June 24
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Upon the nomination from Malapropism (former first runner-up for the coveted Webster citation for coining the term Kenbot), today's Mr. Wonderful Quote Du Jour Award goes to r=ram for this translation of two heretofore mysterious initials (JB) which regularly appear in gurunuberg's rum...
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Mr. Wonderful
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Jun 24, 2004
by Malapropism
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HA news 6/24
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http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/news/stories/20040624/southernmissnews/711778.html
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Emma
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Jun 24, 2004
by truth4usm/AH
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daily rumor mill #34
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1. New stories about AD's big move over to the RF yesterday. doughboy reports that the move allows her more freedom to feed from the Noetic (and other) trough(s), along with VF, KB, LG, etc. The financial rewards for her could exceed what she had before as VP. Thanks doughboy.
2....
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gurunuburg
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Jun 24, 2004
by Malapropism
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e-mail surveillance
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for those of you who have access to the online version of the Chronicle, there is a story today about email surveillance that leads with the USM situation.
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stinky cheese man
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Jun 24, 2004
by Robert Campbell
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A serious question on E-mail Policy?
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You guys dislike me, I understand. But, I have a serious question.
I understand that everyone is upset about the email policy. Can't say that I care for it myself, but at the same time, why is it such a big deal? Each of you can and probably do have non-University email addresses. Before coming back t...
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Economic loss to USM
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I am sad to announce that effective Friday, June 25, Michael Kimber and Marian Wilson Kimber are closing their highly profitable t-shirt business and moving to Iowa City. When questioned about whether they plan to reopen at the new site, they were reluctant to comment. F...
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Musician
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