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Students, Habitat build house for fellow Vol Lindsey Patton Staff Writer While most students were getting back to the books this weekend, students in the College of Business Administration put aside their studies to help a fellow Vol. What began as the eighth annual Habitat for Humanity build by the Tennessee Organization of MBAs unfolded into a story of students working together for one another. The construction of the Habitat for Humanity house began Saturday at 3409 Evans Ave. in the Lonsdale neighborhood. The recipient of this year’s building blitz was UT student Emily Avery and her family. This is the first time in eight years TOMBA has built a house for a fellow student, setting it apart from any other Habitat build. Avery is a junior at UT and her husband works full time. The UT housing where the couple lived with their 17month-old son is being torn down, and they have worked enough hours with Habitat for Humanity to earn their
own home. “Having fellow students work on our house, side-byside with me, really brings home what it means to be a Tennessee Volunteer,” Avery said. “There was such team work going on that you would have thought everyone knew each other from something else.” Earning a home through Habitat for Humanity is no small feat, and the Averys stand as no exception. They have balanced full-time work, the stress of college classes, raising their child, injury and sickness, all while putting in 500 equity hours with Habitat for Humanity. They have spent countless weekends helping with home-builds and attending classes in order to qualify for their own home. “We have been involved in the building of other Habitat homes, and now we fully realize the gratitude they felt for the work we and other volunteers did,” Avery said. “Believe it or not, it gets addicting to go out every weekend, pick up a hammer and see the smiles on everyone’s face as we all work toward a common goal — getting a house built.”
The gratitude expressed by the Averys was a driving factor for the TOMBA students and others who helped. They have devoted part of their fall semester to help see the construction of the Averys’ home come to completion. The entire project will take seven to nine weeks. “The gratitude of the families and the sheer joy on their faces as they see their homes being constructed really drives home the significance of the time and energy we give,” Brad White, TOMBA officer, said in a UT press release. Though the goal of the project was to build a house for someone in need, Avery said something far greater began to build amidst the clanging of hammers and hissing of saws: a true portrait of the giving spirit of a Vol. “From what we understood, there were so many people who signed up to come help out that TOMBA had to actually turn away volunteers prior to the day of the blitz because there were so many,” she said. “That says a lot to me about the quality of students, staff and faculty we have at UT.”
Pluskota, Whoriskey honored as top college tennis players Staff Reports
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One way to enjoy the sunshine is to set up a hammock around campus. Often seen at the trees in the amphitheater, students will tie the hammock between two trees and lounge.
Junior Lady Vol tennis player Natalie Pluskota and recent graduate Caitlin Whoriskey were honored by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association and the United States Tennis Association over the weekend during a special awards luncheon recognizing the top college tennis players in the country. Whoriskey and Pluskota finished the 2009-10 season as the No. 1-ranked doubles team in the nation, according to the Campbell’s/ITA rankings. This earned the talented tandem a spot on the 27th annual ITA AllStar team, which features the nation’s top-ranked players and national champions from the 2009-10 season. As part of being named to the all-star team, Whoriskey and Pluskota were treated by the ITA and USTA to a weekend in New York, highlighted by activities during Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Saturday, Aug. 28th. Included in this were live performances from chart-topping pop superstars, the Jonas Brothers, and TV and recording
sensation Demi Lovato. “The Arthur Ashe Kid’s Day was awesome,” Pluskota said. “It was so entertaining. It was hands-down one of the most fun things I’ve ever done. I had a blast all weekend long.” The pair of Lady Volunteers were honored at the ITA awards luncheon, hosted by the USTA in the President’s Dining Room Suite. Lucy Garvin, Chairman of the Board and President of the USTA, David A. Benjamin, ITA Executive Director, David Dinkins, former Mayor of New York City and a member of the USTA Board of Directors, were among those on hand to present the awards. Pluskota, who hails from Newnan, Ga., said that the experience was one she won’t soon forget. “Being able to go to the luncheon and be with the best of the best in the country was truly an honor,” Pluskota said. “We got to meet a lot of different people. I got to talk to (former professional and current ESPN tennis analyst) Patrick McEnroe a little bit. That was pretty cool.” The Lady Vol tennis team kicks off its fall tournament season on Sept. 10, as it competes in the SEC Coaches’ Tournament in Auburn, Ala.
Bredeson opposes guns-in-bars law Associated Press Gov. Phil Bredesen on Tuesday voiced support for a Nashville waiter's claim that a new law allowing guns in bars creates an unsafe workplace. The Democratic governor told The Associated Press that while he's not familiar with the details of the complaint, he supports the effort to challenge the law allowing handgun carry permit holders to be armed in bars and restaurants that serve alcohol. "It was a stupid idea when they passed it. It's still a stupid idea," Bredesen said. "I hope somebody will figure out a way to turn it around." The Tennessean reports the complaint by an anonymous server at Jackson's Bar and Bistro alleges that the law violates Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations. The server has seen handguns carried into the restaurant and patrons forcefully ejected from the property, according to the complaint.
The state Legislature passed the law this year after an earlier version was struck down as unconstitutionally vague. Lawmakers overrode two Bredesen vetoes. "I think always it's been understood that alcohol and guns don't mix very well," Bredesen said. "I was disappointed with what the Legislature did." Lawmakers defending the gun law have said it doesn't threaten the workplace, but rather gives "citizens of this state a right to protect themselves," said Republican House sponsor Curry Todd of Collierville in June when his chamber joined the Senate in overriding the governor's veto. Following the Senate veto a month earlier, Democratic Senate sponsor Doug Jackson of Dickson said he tried to reach out to the governor about his concerns but got "no communication from the administration." "If the governor believes the legislation poses a threat to public safety, then I think communication should have taken place between the executive branch and the legislative branch,"
Jackson said. Nashville attorney David Randolph Smith represents the server. He was also behind the successful lawsuit that struck down the earlier law. Smith said his client would consider a federal lawsuit if the complaint is unsuccessful. "The general duty clause of TOSHA says that an employer has a duty to protect and safeguard employees against recognized hazards to human health, safety and life," said Smith. "The only question is, 'Are armed gunmen a hazard in a bar?' " A spokesman for the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development confirmed the complaint had been received and said an inspection would take place in the coming weeks. Bredesen said he agrees that the guns in bars law endangers workers. "I think it's a workplace safety issue, and if that's the approach they take they're welcome to do it," he said. "I hope in Tara Sripunvoraskul • The Daily Beacon the end the Legislature will come to their senses and place the line Students study together in the library after classes. Hodges installed new furniture in more reasonable places." over the summer for these students to enjoy.
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Associated Press NCAA clears Tennessee freshman WR Justin Hunter KNOXVILLE— Tennessee freshman wide receiver Justin Hunter has been cleared by the NCAA to play for the Volunteers. The team confirmed Hunter’s clearance after coach Derek Dooley announced it on Twitter on Tuesday morning. The 6-foot-4 Hunter is one of the top prospects in Dooley’s first signing class at Tennessee. Tennessee coaches and players raved about his performance in fall camp until the NCAA Clearinghouse benched him Aug. 19 to review an online course the Virginia Beach, Va., native took during the summer of 2009. Hunter spent the summer competing with the USA Track and Field team. Hiker accidentally shoots himself in the rear WENATCHEE, Wash. — A hiker on Blewett Pass shot himself in the butt when he put a handgun in his back pocket. The Chelan County sheriff’s office said the 52year-old Snohomish man had moved his .40-caliber handgun from its holster to his back pocket Saturday to see if that position would be more comfortable. The Wenatchee World reported the gun fired the bullet down his left buttock and left leg, coming to rest just
above the knee. He was treated at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. Frankenstein cited over monstrous behavior in Ohio CINCINNATI— Ohio police say a Toby Keith fan named Forrest Frankenstein threatened them and beat his head against a partition in their cruiser after his arrest. The 39-year-old Frankenstein appeared Monday before a judge who asked why he “went crazy” at the Aug. 27 concert in Cincinnati. Frankenstein replied that he had been drinking and didn’t really remember anything. Frankenstein, of Hamilton, is being held on $80,000 bond on counts of menacing, disorderly conduct and vandalism. Keith’s hits include a song that states: “You ain't much fun since I quit drinkin’.” NYC mayor says he, Obama lost golf bet in Mass. NEW YORK — New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he and President Barack Obama lost a bet while playing golf last week, costing them both a bit of money. Obama invited the billionaire mayor to play golf with him on Martha’s Vineyard last Friday. The president had been vacationing there. The foursome at the Vineyard Golf Club also included White House trip director Marvin Nicholson and Washington powerbroker Vernon Jordan. Bloomberg said Tuesday that the foursome had a friendly wager and that he and Obama lost. He did not say what the wager was or how much was bet. He insisted it was not a “substantive amount of money.” Bloomberg has a fortune estimated at $18 billion.
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Students on Monday are treated to one of 10,000 free aluminum water bottles. SGA, UT Athletics, UT Dining and SPEAK sponsored the giveaway. WUTK 90.3 The Rock was also passing out free T-shirts, stickers, posters and CDs.
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Cell phone victim helps deputies recover property MALIBU, Calif.— A man who bought a cell phone online, only to find it was the same one that was stolen from his car, tipped off California sheriff’s deputies, who arrested a man they believe broke into dozens of vehices. Deputies arrested 28-year-old Neil Hefner and recovered 163 cell phones, along with computers, wallets, gift cards and rare coins. He was booked for investigation of burglary. Los Angeles County sheriff’s Lt. John Benedict says one victim was looking for a new phone on Craigslist, found one that looked like his old one and bought it. When it arrived, many of his phone numbers were still programmed into it so he called deputies. Benedict says the seller’s return address was on the package. Cops: Calif. doctor gets stuck in chimney, dies BAKERSFIELD, Calif.— Police say a California doctor apparently tried to get into the home of the man she had been dating by sliding down the chimney. Her decomposing body was found there days later. Police Sgt. Mary DeGeare says investigators do not suspect foul play in the death of Dr. Jacquelyn Kotarac. Authorities say the 49-year-old apparently climbed on the roof Wednesday night, removed the chimney cap and slid feet first down the flue after unsuccessfully trying to get into the house other ways. DeGeare says the man whom Kotarac was pursuing had left the home unnoticed to avoid a confrontation. The body went undiscovered for several days until someone noticed odors coming from the fireplace. Firefighters dismantled the chimney Saturday to remove the body
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New UTPD chief highlights Campus Safety Day UT kicks off Safety Awareness Month today with Safety Day and the swearing in of new UT Police Department Chief Gloria Graham. Graham was named chief in July and began serving in early August. She was formerly assistant chief of police at Duke University and brings more than 15 years of experience to the position. Today she officially becomes the university’s first female officer to hold the chief position. The kick off will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the UC Plaza Walkway to the Haslam Building. The day’s events include various campus and area organizations interacting with members of the campus community about safety prevention and education. There will be a property engraving station, DUI goggle demonstrations and
NEWS signups for UT ALERT, the campus’s emergency text messaging system. UT is partnering its awareness activities with the national nonprofit organization, Security On Campus Inc. The group aims to prevent violence, substance abuse and other crimes on college and university campuses. Dean of Students Maxine Thompson Davis, Chief Graham and Security On Campus Inc. Director of Public Policy Daniel Carter will make brief remarks. Events will take place all day from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Hess Hall, along Melrose Avenue; UC Plaza (Haslam side); College of Law at Cumberland Avenue and James Agee Street; 11th Street Parking Garage (12th Street entrance); and Andy Holt Avenue at Volunteer Boulevard, and from 2 to 4 p.m. at 16th Street at White Avenue, near Volunteer Hall. Life of the Mind author to visit UT Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of this year’s Life of the Mind book, “Mountains Beyond Mountains,” will visit UT on Thursday for a lecture and book-signing. The event is open only to university freshmen and will take place at 7 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Building’s Cox Auditorium. However, for non-freshmen interested in seeing the lecture, it can be viewed live via webcast at http://160.36.161.128/UTK/Viewer/?peid=a8e64c2d219140 25b4789a3749747d2f. Listed on The New York Times’ 2003 Notable Books list,
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The Daily Beacon • 3 “Mountains Beyond Mountains” is the story of physician and anthropologist Dr. Paul Farmer as he works to relieve the suffering of some of the poorest people on Earth while revolutionizing international health. In keeping with Life of the Mind’s goal to foster international and intercultural awareness, the book’s themes include health, poverty, science, religion and more. The title, drawn from a Haitian proverb, expresses a common Haitian understanding that opportunities are inexhaustible and that when one great obstacle is surmounted, the next great one comes into clearer view. In the past, students were asked to submit essays about the Life of the Mind book. This year, students could submit any type of creative response — up to three pages, three minutes or three megabytes. Students submitted paintings, drawings, essays, poetry, pottery, multimedia presentations and more. Life of the Mind discussion leaders and committee members reviewed all of the creative responses and chose the top 25. Starting today, for just a few days, the campus community can view those top projects and vote on their favorites at http://torch.utk.edu/lifeofthemind/projects/. The public vote will be used by Life of the Mind program administrators to choose the top 10 projects and designate the overall winner. The top 10 finalists will join Chancellor Jimmy G. Cheek and Kidder for a special breakfast celebration on Friday. In addition, the winner will receive an iPad, four runners-up will receive iPods and five runners-up will receive bookstore gift certificates.
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Once upon a time, Washington, D.C., hosted a rally. This glorious gathering took place in the shadow of the Lincoln Memorial as thousands of bystanders lined the National Mall, each eager to hear the words of a seemingly captivating Editor-in-Chief speaker, a speaker hell-bent on an agenda to change the path of America’s society. In actuality, this event happened twice: Once in 1963, when Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech helped shatter the wall of segregation during America’s civil rights movement, filtering our nation’s hate-filled krill through the baleen of truth, to solidify America as a free country in which all men are, indeed, created equal. The second event occurred this past weekend, when conservative talk show host Glenn Beck hosted a rally entitled “Restoring Honor,” an event billed as the chance for America to reclaim the nation’s civil rights movement and rebuild faith as the foundation of American life. At first glance, Beck’s rally appeared to mirror King’s in both action and purpose. But Beck’s event, which took place on both the exact weekend and at the exact location of King’s rally, bore no intended similarities to that historic speech 47 years earlier. The timing and location of “Restoring Honor,” Beck claimed, was entirely coincidental. Therefore, it was absurd to claim that Beck was attempting to, say, steal the spotlight from King nearly half a century later. This from a man who has made racial comments in reference to President Barack Obama. This from a man who once imitated the voice of Obama’s 11-year-old daughter, Malia, asking her father why he hated white people. But this is not an issue of black or white, of conservative or liberal; no matter what the topic, the prominence of closed-minded talking heads like Beck and their followers is all too widespread. And that’s not criticism of radical conservatives, either; it’s a criticism of society as a whole in allowing individuals who spew absurd notions and hate-filled diatribes to reach the limelight of television and radio audiences everywhere. Of course, the beauty of America is the freedom to express one’s opinion, to believe whatever political ideology one deems fit. An American can feel free to belt his or her conservative or liberal doctrine from the highest peak of the steepest mountain. But it’s those select few, those precious few that sit so distantly on the political spectrum and climb the ladder of talk-show popularity to essentially brainwash the American public that fuel the fire of head-butting political pundits, while breeding new generations of closed-minded followers. Will Bunch, a Philadelphia Daily News senior writer and special contributor to CNN.com, wrote of a 70-year-old retiree he met while standing in line for Beck’s “American Revival” show in Orlando. The man swore by Beck, noting that following the conservative bigwig had given him a new view of history. “I have learned more from Glenn Beck — learned more about American history and government, from Glenn Beck — than in the previous 40 years of my life,” the man told Bunch. Is this the version of “history” our society should be accepting, especially the younger, more impressionable members of our culture? Americans may accept anything as truth, but the fact that radical ideologists on either end of the spectrum have the ability — and the airtime — to influence the masses is either a reflection of society’s brainpower or the media’s necessity, or lack thereof, for accurate and reasonable information. My detailed knowledge of politics is elementary; I’m as qualified to preach on political science as I am on Pakistan. But absurdity is hard to ignore, and these so-called political “experts” hogging today’s airwaves are having too strong an effect on the public. Society allows the Glenn Becks of the world to ascend the political ladder, only to spread ideals many perceive as truth. Here’s to hoping Americans develop a shield of common sense, because as “Restoring Honor” proved, political radicals have an audience. How big that audience is, however, is up to us.
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Neighborly love needed in America “Immut abl y Right” by
Treston Wheat
One of the most important passages of the Biblical texts for Christians is found in the Gospel of St. Mark, where Christ describes to a disciple the two greatest commandments to follow. The first, of course, being to love God, but the second is often forgotten by Christ's followers. It is to love your neighbor as yourself (see Mark 12:28-34). One might wonder why a columnist who discusses politics from a conservative point of view would even bring up love, but love is quintessential to the conservative's world view. Sometimes it just is not demonstrated that way. I call attention to the need to love our neighbor as ourselves for two reasons. The first is that there is too much animosity in America, especially in the political arena. Concerning politics, those on the political left will shout that a conservative is a racist, fascist, homophobe, Islamaphobe or some other epithet. This is used to dehumanize the opponent. If a conservative is just a racist, then why does one have to listen to what he or she has to say? The same is true for the right. Conservatives will say that liberals are communists (the ultimate pejorative) and unpatriotic. This means that if the liberal hates capitalism (the only rational economic system) and America (the greatest country on earth) then their brains must be damaged. Their humanity is lessened by this in the eyes of conservatives. Now, I am not talking to liberals here because, honestly, they probably will not even read my column, as they assume I am one of the aforementioned words. Instead, I wish to implore my fellow rightists to approach their opponents (neighbors) with love; not only their opponents, but everyone with love, since everyone is your neighbor. Conservatives are often seen as mean, stupid and rude. Sadly, this stereotype does have some basis. Those on the right, especially the Christian conservatives, need to approach everyone with respect. This means being nice to those you might not like, shaking the hand of a hippie instead of glaring
at him or making sure to let those with whom one debates know that they are still your friend even though you disagree. There are of course much greater political implications of loving your neighbor as yourself. Those on the political right tend to think that it is not the government's job to take care of the poor, something with which I agree. If every Christian in America tithed, and the churches utilized those funds to help the poor, then there would be no need for welfare from the government. For those who are not Christian, tithing is where a Christian is supposed to give 10 percent of their income back to God through the church, which is supposed to be used for things like charity and church maintenance. If churches took care of the poor in America, the federal government could save about $560 billion, which is currently one-third of the deficit. What is more conservative than getting the government out of welfare, private citizens helping the poor and balancing the federal budget? Social conservatives should also fully embrace this concept. I believe cultural relativism is a grave problem facing our country, mostly because it is based on a logical fallacy. The relativist will say there is no absolute truth, but then that is itself an absolute truth if it is a constant. In essence, cultural relativism is based on a tautology. However, what is more important is that love from a Christian perspective is more powerful at countering this nonsense than logical arguments. Relativists see Christians say one thing and do another, which makes them question the point of even believing in such a faith. If Christians loved their neighbors as themselves, then the relativist could not say they are merely hypocrites, and real dialogue on the dangers of relativism could take place. If Christian conservatives wish to change the country for the better, it is time to change our approach to how we debate and approach public policy. We need to follow Christ's example and love everyone as we love ourselves. There is one more important, implicit point to this teaching: It means that we are also supposed to love ourselves. Not in some narcissistic way, but that we are to treat ourselves well and be happy. Christ did not teach us to hate ourselves, for it is impossible to love others if you do not love yourself. Many problems can be solved if we follow Christ's simple instructions. —Treston Wheat is a senior in political science and history. He can be reached at twheat@utk.edu.
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Last week, I addressed my alarm at the apparent apathy the national media and a large number of citizens are showing towards the return of military men and women from combat duty in Iraq. The response I received from veterans, family members of veterans and the families of servicemen and women still serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and other areas was both welcome and appreciated. One note of appreciation I received regarding my previous column alerted me to the seemingly lackadaisical level of concern and effort the military is giving to the diagnosis and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder, also commonly known as PTSD, in veterans coming home from tours of duty in the “War on Terror.” The Mayo Clinic describes PTSD as an anxiety disorder that is triggered by a traumatic event, which, though mental and psychological in its makeup, can cause severe and acute physical reactions and symptoms in addition to purely psychological ones. PTSD has been around for years and has been known by many names. Shellshock, battle fatigue and traumatic war neurosis are among the names that have, at some point, been used to describe this affliction, which affects many veterans who have participated in rather distressing events during their time of duty. One would imagine that after extensive study on the subject, throughout a century that contained no less than five major wars, the military would have had ample time to ascertain exactly how this affliction attacks the minds and bodies of its soldiers and veterans and how exactly they should act to prevent or treat it. The evidence, however, shows that they may not be doing enough. Consider, if you will, two separate, but equally related and troubling cases in which undiagnosed PTSD and/or ineffective treatment of the disorder has been thought to have played a part. The first, as chronicled by Rolling Stone in its “Fort Carson Murder Spree” story, which appeared in its Nov. 12, 2009, issue, involved three soldiers in particular, who, after their return from Iraq, watched their PTSD cases go largely unaddressed and untreated. As a result
of such apparent negligence, soldiers from Fort Carson, including, but not limited to, the three in question, have been implicated in no fewer than 11 murders. The three soldiers themselves would go on a drug-fueled crime spree that would leave dozens hurt and several killed. The other, more famous case is that of the murder of Specialist Richard T. Davis, also a member of the Army. In July of 2003, Davis was murdered by four of his fellow soldiers after a night on the town near Fort Benning, Ga. The four soldiers would later brutalize his remains, dismembering his body, saturating it with lighter fluid and burning it before returning later to hide it farther in the underbrush. The case gained national attention in 2004, during the duration of the trials of the four soldiers involved, and all received jail time for their roles in the killing, albeit for different lengths corresponding to their level of cooperation with authorities investigating the crime. Many experts have alleged that several, if not all, of the soldiers involved, including the victim, may have been suffering from undiagnosed cases of PTSD. Such claims would later be published in the May 2004 issue of Playboy in “Death and Dishonor” and would be addressed in the film “In the Valley of Elah,” which is loosely based on the events. Unless the military addresses the issue with greater urgency of its own volition or is commanded to do so by the federal government, more suffering may be incurred by veterans, the families of veterans or innocent bystanders. Unfortunately for the soldiers, they are unable to sue the military for damages from misdiagnosis or ineffective treatment because of the Feres Doctrine, which states that no active member of the military or veteran thereof can seek legal damages for injuries or ailments sustained during their time of duty or in Veterans’ Administration hospitals. This leaves current and former servicemen and women to seek outside counseling, which many have to pay for out of their own pocket and possibly face the scrutiny of their peers. Luckily there is hope. Several organizations, such as the Wounded Warrior Project, exist to ease the pain felt by injured veterans and assist them with their adjustment to civilian life. I implore you to seek more information at http://www.woundedwarriorproject.com or to seek out a similar charity organization to do what you can. As WWP's motto says, “the greatest casualty is being forgotten.” —Derek Mullins is a senior in political science. He can be reached at dmullin5@utk.edu.
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Mad Men, Modern Family lead Emmy wins Associated Press Emmy had a split personality this year. Television’s annual awards show honored hot, new broadcast comedies “Modern Family” and “Glee,” while sticking with more familiar favorites from cable in drama. “Modern Family” won the Emmy for best comedy in its rookie season. The sweetly uproarious sitcom knit together a gay couple and their adopted daughter, a more traditional bumbling dad and his uptight wife, and a world-weary patriarch with his hot, young Latin wife — and became an instant favorite on ABC. “We are so grateful, we are so thrilled that families are sitting down together to watch a television show,” said Steven Levitan, the show's co-creator. “We just want you to know, we just wanted to say we are so happy that you have let us into your families.” Levitan’s partner in the show, Christopher Lloyd, was oddly absent from the onstage celebrating. Levitan said later that Lloyd has an aversion to crowds. Five of the six members of the show’s comedic couples were nominated for supporting actor awards. Eric Stonestreet, who plays the rotund, flamboyant half of the gay couple, won an Emmy. He said backstage that his parents, Vince and Jamey, will get his Emmy. “I know exactly where they're going to put it,” he said. “They eat breakfast and dinner at the same spot every day. I want them to be able to sit there and look at it and know that they made this possible.” While Fox’s “Glee” was beaten out for best comedy, the musical's impact was demonstrated when Emmy Awards host Jimmy Fallon poked fun at the highly rated show with his opening routine. Fallon played the leader of a “glee club,” joined by some of the series’ stars and contributors like Tina Fey and Jon Hamm, performing “Born to Run.” The skit won huge applause from a jaded industry audience. The show’s creator, Ryan Murphy, earned a best directing Emmy and the tough coach, Jane Lynch, beat back two “Modern Family” stars to win best supporting actress in a comedy. Murphy noted that “Glee” is about the impact of arts education on high school students. “I would like to dedicate this to all of my teachers who taught me to sing and finger-paint,” he said. Edie Falco of Showtime's “Nurse Jackie” looked shocked to win the Emmy for best comedy actress. “As soon as somebody calls you funny, you're not funny anymore,” she said later. Emmy awards shouldn’t be foreign to her: Falco pulled
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dessert on top of that. I feel gluttonous. It's more than I can take in.” Wins almost seem routine for “Mad Men,” whose creator Matthew Weiner and Erin Levy, shared a writing award for drama series. Weiner was listening to Levy’s acceptance speech but it went long, and he was visibly upset when the music cut off his own acceptance speech. He had another chance, though, when “Mad Men” won the best drama series award. “So where was I?” he slyly asked. He seemed much more relaxed after the second trophy. “I never feel like I'm rolling,” he said. “I’m in a terror and a free-fall every day.” “Mad Men” and “Breaking Bad” are popular within the Hollywood audience. But broadcasters say their dramas still get a larger audience than those cable shows, and they’ve grumbled at the lack of attention their dramas receive. The new CBS drama “The Good Wife” and its star, Julianna Margulies, were seen as strong candidates to bring a broadcast network back into the winner's circle for drama. Yet it was passed by, except for Archie Panjabi, who won a supporting actress Emmy for her role as a private investigator. Kyra Sedgwick of TNT’s “The Closer” won best actress in a drama. • Photo courtesy of IMDB Emmy voters missed another opportunity: to make host NBC very uncomfortable. Conan O’Brien’s short-lived “Tonight” show was nominated in the variety series category. It was seen as an affront when O’Brien was nominated and Jay Leno, the man he replaced, was not. But O’Brien didn’t win. That award went to Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” which has won the category nine times since 2001. No apologies from Rory Albanese, the show’s executive producer. “The category’s insane and we keep winning it. It’s tough to feel bad. We work really hard,” he said. “Top Chef ” won best reality series, ending the sevenyear winning streak of “The Amazing Race.” HBO movies on the lives of euthansia expert Jack • Photo courtesy of IMDB Kevorkian and animal sciences expert Temple Grandin series for the third consecutive season. It’s a similar won awards. Al Pacino and Claire Danes won best actor three-year winning streak for Bryan Cranston, who won trophies, and paid tribute to the real-life characters they best actor in a drama for his work as a teacher and meth portrayed who were sitting in the audience. dealer on AMC’s “Breaking Bad.” Cranston’s partner on The awards also allowed Adam Mazer, Emmy-winning the show, Aaron Paul, won his first Emmy for best sup- writer for “You Don't Know Jack,” to get off one of the porting actor. best lines of the night. “It’s like having a great meal to do the show,” Cranston “I’m grateful you’re my friend,” Mazer said, looking said backstage. “And then to be awarded an Emmy is a out at Kevorkian. “I’m even more grateful you’re not my beautiful flambe dessert. And then last year was another physician.”
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Titan’s veteran Finnigan returns to practice Associated Press Tennessee veteran cornerback Cortland Finnegan returned to practice Monday after missing the past three weeks and the first three preseason games with an injured groin and hip flexor. Finnegan has started 47 of his 61 games in his first four seasons, and the Titans are counting on matching him up against opponents’ top receivers this season. He talked after practice, with a bag of ice taped to his right hip, and said it hasn’t been easy watching his teammates practice without him. “It was a blessing to be back out with those guys and running around. I felt like a loser, an outsider not being able to practice with them. Now I
feel a part of the team again,” Finnegan said. Finnegan led the Titans with five interceptions last season despite missing three games with a hamstring injury. That matched the number of interceptions he had in 2008 as an All-Pro, but the Titans struggled without him, which prompted team officials to give the cornerback more rest to be fully recovered going into the season. He said he feels recovered. Being patient was the tough part. “I did a good part taking it and healing it. Now I’m just working out some cobwebs. I look forward to tomorrow’s practice, and hopefully I get to play Thursday night,” he said. That would be in the Titans’ preseason finale against the defending champion New Orleans Saints (2-1), and he hopes to be able to play on
both sides of the field. The Titans have used Finnegan’s absence to give extra playing time to the cornerbacks competing to start opposite him. Ryan Mouton started opposite Jason McCourty in Seattle, while rookie Alterraun Verner has started the past two games in Finnegan’s spot. “Vern and J-Mac are playing so well, they’re on my heels if not surpassed me. I need to get out there and make some plays,” Finnegan said. Receiver Justin Gage also returned to practice after a sore right thumb had kept him out of the past two preseason games. But left guard Leroy Harris sat out with an ankle Monday. The Titans (1-2) have yet to heal up completely on defense. Tackle Tony Brown and linebacker David Thornton remain on the physically unable
to perform list, though coach Jeff Fisher said Monday both still have a chance to play Thursday night. The Titans will practice Tuesday with a walkthrough Wednesday. Fisher cited rookie Derrick Morgan's strong play on 15 snaps in Saturday night’s 15-7 loss to Carolina as a player who practiced only once before getting into a game. “We don’t have a whole lot of time, but both of them are experienced and they’ve played before,” Fisher said of Brown and Thornton. Notes: Rookie LB Rennie Curran (hamstring), OL Mike Otto (right knee), DT Kareem Brown (left shoulder) and DE William Hayes (right knee) also missed practice. CB Pete Ittersagen, who suffered a concussion Aug. 23 in a game against Arizona, also returned.
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SPORTS CALENDAR
The football team prepares for a play at Monday’s practice.
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What’s HAPPENING IN SPORTS
Sept. 1 - Sept. 4
Friday, Sept. 3 — Men and Women’s Cross Country Belmont-Vanderbilt Nashville 6 p.m. Women’s Volleyball Oklahoma Houston 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 4 — Football Tennessee-Martin Knoxville 6 p.m. Women’s Soccer North Carolina Chapel Hill, N.C. 1 p.m. Women’s Volleyball Florida State Houston 10 a.m.