1. Word continuing to get large that USM administrators got some lovely raises this past week.  Tips continue to hit the mill suggesting that faculty not be remiss and let this not get outed.  Thanks grapevine.

2. gorod sends word that TH no longer shows LSM the same "level" of respect he once did, just a few weeks ago.  gorod fully expects a shouting match before he's gone.  Thanks gorod.

3. mclubber said that in the Thames v. Bower battle, the HA reported on a major player very recently.  Seems that JB has an "lt." every bit as effective and tenacious as LSM is for SFT.  In fact, mclubber says that "...JM is probably going to be more effective when he gets down to business because he's smarter...."  Thanks mclubber (tell baller "hi" and that "I'm back").

4. Word on Halstead's departure from the ADP sounds really bad.  grapevine reports that all the "details" are being gathered, and will be "turned over to the proper 'authorities'..."  gorod says Brad B. is all over this, on behalf of "those out 'west'.."  Look for Rev. Farley to have a statement in the coming weeks.  This could be the beginning of a battle royal.....Thanks ops.