From NPR: Whats wrong and right about college athletics

Heard this episode of Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane a few weeks ago.  I can feel it changing my perspective on my involvement with college sports programs.

Whats wrong and right about college athletics | Radio Times | WHYY.

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-11

• @klinkstr Yep, Dropbox all the way. Works like a champ. in reply to klinkstr #
• @klinkstr I've accomplished this using symbolic links (Unix) and similar on Windows in reply to klinkstr #
• Posted on the wall at work. These make me unreasonably happy. http://t.co/oz1Xxtgw #

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Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks

Today I learned that paintings can be hilarious.

Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

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The Fibonacci Sequence, Spirals, and the Golden Mean

That crazy Fibonacci sequence just shows up EVERYWHERE.

THE FIBONACCI SEQUENCE, SPIRALS AND THE GOLDEN MEAN.

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-04

• I just became the mayor of Marshall's Locksmith on @foursquare! http://t.co/15ksxujo #
• Actual quote from work today: "Well, we should do the right thing, and the right thing is to call Chuck Norris." #
• I registered for the Krispy Kreme Challenge by 12:05am today. Maybe, just maybe, I was registrant #1 #lifelongdream http://t.co/WQMIbHkb #
• I just unlocked the Level 2 "JetSetter" badge on @foursquare! In it to win it! http://t.co/xCzRMcg2 #
• I just unlocked the Level 3 "JetSetter" badge on @foursquare! Sweet! http://t.co/saVErWOm #
• I just unlocked the Level 3 "Bento" badge on @foursquare! Sweet! http://t.co/zSPEgjcq #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-27

• I just unlocked the "Fixer Upper" badge on @foursquare! Tool Time! http://t.co/lUfrekLT #
• I just unlocked the “Mall Rat” badge on @foursquare! Time for a fancy pretzel. http://t.co/BLn8TSyF #
• Bought these Q-tips in New Zealand. They're just like US Q-Tips, but you have to twirl them in the other direction. http://t.co/9Hqrmwv0 #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-20

• I just ousted Chris a. as the mayor of SAS Building J on @foursquare! http://t.co/a9LLwG6p #
• Listen more than you talk–"be interested, not interesting" #raleigh #citizensleadershipacademy #
• I just unlocked the "Greasy Spoon" badge on @foursquare! Bring on the burgers! http://t.co/vDr4N0eb #
• It makes me happy to see the Clemson fans leaving BEFORE THR END OF THE 3RD QUARTER. #iknowwewillstilllose #jaded#gopack #
• It makes me happy to see the Clemson fans leaving BEFORE THE END OF THE 3RD QUARTER. #iknowwewillstilllose #jaded #gopack #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-13

• Trust, but verify. http://t.co/z6TFWr1h #
• @namecomeslater Yep, sorry, I was out of town when I got your message and forgot to follow up. Just sent you a response. Have fun! in reply to namecomeslater #
• I just ousted @caryrealestate as the mayor of Dunn Physical Therapy on @foursquare! http://t.co/QJZgtDoW #
• A "nut butter" I want to put in my mouth: walnut butter. Trader Joes and Whole Foods have failed me. #nutbutter #omega3 #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-06

• Bad sign: the physical therapist takes one look at your feet and then runs excitedly to find her student so he can see, too. #
• I just ousted Marty L. as the mayor of NCSU – Peele Hall on @foursquare! http://t.co/zQgpYIVo #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-10-30

• I just ousted Nick R. as the mayor of Trinity Square Townhomes on @foursquare! http://t.co/vcibgUUY #
• Running makes you healthy! That's why I'm getting ankle X-rays! #
• Most. Awesome. Thrift store find. Ever. http://t.co/ut1aUIvG #

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