Is New York Times Smearing Jameis Winston?

In summation, if you are on the wrong side of PC agendas, you will get destroyed, nobody will have the courage to point out facts or misreporting, and the mob mentality rules.

Never trust the media folks, they abuse their power and have a 'ends justifies the means' mindset.

Political correctness is the opposite of freedom, but the fact that a huge percentage of people believe everything they read overrides everything.

Is New York Times Smearing Jameis Winston?


"But there is a large body of evidence that The Times has kept from its readers that would lead a discerning reader to another conclusion: that Winston has been cleared by three separate investigations because the evidence shows that his claim that his accuser consented to have sex is as credible as her often-revised account."


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Originally posted by Shawn7711:
To bad only sites like "Real Clear Sports" defend Jameis against the likes of the NYT.  Would be nice if a major journalist would take it on.

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This is really the issue.

There have been a handful of similar stories outlining the numerous omissions, biased reporting and flat out falsehoods from the NY Time's stories. However, all have come from fan blogs or lesser known websites like the one here. This article is more professionally done (actually sought out a response from the Times) than some of the fan blogs. However, it won't see the light of day in the mainstream media or ever get brought the the attention of 95% of the population that takes whatever ESPN and other national media outlets say at face value when it comes to the allegations about Winston.

It's not popular nor politically correct to take the side of a college sports icon over a young woman accusing him of rape, especially when there's a huge national focus on bringing attention to stopping domestic violence and sexual assault.

Not sure what can be done but until somebody in the national media has the courage to step up and tell the truth the yellow journalism and distorted story written by the NY Times will continue to carry the narrative when it comes to the general public judging Winston's character.

Study will assess potential for wet lab as Innovation Park eyes future development

Study will assess potential for wet lab as Innovation Park eyes future development


"Eric Graban moved here in December 2013. Once every month or two, he's making a 12-hour road trip to Bloomington, Ind., because Tallahassee lacks what he needs — a wet laboratory.
He founded Reclaim RX, a start-up company where he's developing technology to help ensure the safety of biologic drugs. Graban relocated after his wife landed a job at Florida State University while pursuing a doctorate degree.
A local wet lab would be ideal. Yet he's forced to rely on connections and research back in Bloomington or delay progress.
"We have to go where the facilities are and where our work can be accommodated. I have to go to where I can step in and just do it," Graban said.
The lack of a wet lab is a common complaint. On Monday, Innovation Park launched a $35,100 feasibility study to determine if nearly 12 acres of undeveloped land could support a wet lab, assess how it may look and determine a business plan moving forward. Long Performance Advising based in Bloomington is conducting the study, which should be complete in 10 to 12 weeks.
A wet lab — one where chemicals, drugs and biological material are tested and analyzed — requires ventilation, water and specialized piping. It represents one of the largest spaces requested by high-tech and research-based companies. It's also a major piece in the park's big picture for becoming a hub for commercializing technology homegrown in Tallahassee.
It could be four to five years before a local wet lab is built, said Innovation Park Executive Director Ron Miller. A wet lab would cost $500,000 per square foot. Additional equipment and infrastructure may cranks up the price, creating a total estimated cost of $20 million.
"This would be very unique. Right now we are losing companies that are trying to do start ups here in this area," Miller said. "The need for a wet lab incubator is really driven by the technologies that are coming out of the universities and the rest of the community."
The park's wet lab would a be rented space and it would include services and resources for start ups.
"When you're a new business and starting up, especially in high tech, you need a lot of help. You may be a scientist who doesn't really have an entrepreneurial background," Miller said. "A lot of times when people think incubator, they're thinking the building and that's a small part of it. Sometimes it's the expensive part, but a small part of it."
Losing out on more companies and potential local jobs is the last thing Innovation Park wants to see continue.
Some companies have chosen to work with the Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator in Alachua, a 40,000-square-foot facility affiliated with the University of Florida, Miller said. It's had more than two dozen biotech companies and start ups complete its program, including Nanomedex Inc., BioEnergy International and Intergrated Plant Genetics.
Innovation Park is located in southwest Tallahassee. It's home to FSU's world-renown National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (Mag Lab for short). The park includes more than 50 organizations and a handful of private sector companies who employee roughly 1,500 residents.
It needs to feel more like a campus, officials say, not to mention more welcoming. Miller and others envision the park to be where researchers and innovators can bounce ideas off one another, live or be temporarily housed within close proximity of their research.
The authority's board is weighing options for on-site eating and housing, especially since the Mag Lab alone generates 5,000 hotel stays per year from researchers from the around the country and world, Miller said.
Three buildings with vacant space could mark more growth. The Collins Building has 10,000 square feet that could be used as start-up space for light assembly and manufacturing. The National Park Service plans to expand inside the Johnson Building, which has 13,000 square feet of vacant space.
Innovation Park is poised for growth. The last few years has been about shuffling complex leases and land swaps between FSU, Florida A&M University and the Leon County Research & Development Authority, which governs Innovation Park.
Two buildings were given to FSU and one to FAMU as part of the land swap, along with 17 acres of land within the park to both universities.
FAMU has a parcel on the southwest corner of Innovation Park, and FSU has a parcel in the north and northeastern section. FSU is considering a 100,000-square-foot research building which will include wet lab space for research for the university's purposes.
Authority board members say the park reinvested in property and is moving toward creating resources to help entrepreneurs.
"This is the year I've been waiting for year," said Kristin Dozier, a county commissioner who chairs the authority's 11-member board. "For me and for the board of governors, we have always known that the potential of the research and development and Innovation Park has never been realized.
Our goal over the last few years was to put ourselves in a potion where we can reinvest in the property and create resources that help entrepreneurs in Leon County," Dozier said. "We have a certain role to play. The proof now, I believe, is going to come in a few years."


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Helluvanengineer
2/19/2015



"This is very, very good if FSU wants to pursue research in biomedical, chemical, materials, or drugs. Basically, it's a set of labs that are designated for mixing chemicals and isolating them to avoid causing harm to researchers using them. This is important for FSU in that it will also be a dedicated site for potentially handling/disposing wastes, which tend to be a common issue on campus.

On a related note, FSU does not have many cleanrooms (if any) that are currently in operation since I've been there. These labs are critical in areas of electronics research where extraneous particulates on a wafer or similar substrate could have drastic negative effects on computational efficiency or electrical conductivity. This can be particularly troublesome when sharing lab-spaces or having multiple purposes for labs. Separating spaces for "wet" and "dry" research is very important in not only quality research like superconductive materials, but future maintenance of facilities.You won't need a concrete mixing bay approved for Class 10 nano particulate counts, which is exorbitantly expensive to clean.

Bottom line, the more space FSU gets for dedicated lab equipment, the better. This is part of getting the COE and research in general up-to-date with others.

Interestingly, people talk about the cost of FAMU and FSU getting their own College of Engineering... Well, what about the cost of getting FAMU-FSU up-to-date facilities? Those costs are likely not too different."

FAMU and FSU Continue Partnership for College of Engineering

FAMU and FSU Continue Partnership for College of Engineering


" A deal has been reached to keep the FAMU - FSU College of Engineering together, after a Board of Governors said, the split would come at a $1 billion price tag.

The deal calls for changing who oversees the joint college and proposes integrating student and academic activities that had previously been handled separately by each school.
 
During the meeting on Thursday, the Chancellor will present a full plan to the board, which includes, creating a 12 member permanent joint college governance council, the creation of a new budget and plans for renovations and repairs to several buildings on campus.
The schools must submit a report to the Board of Governors that documents the completion of the goals by March first of 2016.
The Board of Governors will vote on the deal later this week."



Mangum upbeat about college of engineering, FAMU's mission

"Two days before the Florida Board of Governors is expected to vote on a proposal that would keep the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering in place, FAMU President Elmira Mangum endorsed the plan.
In a Q&A session following her luncheon speech before Leadership Tallahassee, Mangum, said, "We want our partnership to grow. Being competitive requires an investment. FSU, just like FAMU, is looking for that investment."
When the Board of Governors meets Thursday at Tallahassee Community College, members are likely to vote on an action plan from Chancellor Marshall Criser that would keep the college as a joint venture, but with some new stipulations.

 

Highlights of the action plan include:
•By April, a 12-member Joint College of Engineering Governance Council will be established, including the presidents of both universities, the provosts, vice presidents for research and chief financial officers of FAMU and FSU. The dean of the joint college and two student representatives will be included as ex-officio non-voting members. The chancellor also will be a voting member and the chancellor can also designate a representative.
The council will meet at least quarterly and receive reports at least semi-annually on the following topics:
•Recruiting, enrollment and graduation by gender and ethnicity
•Adequacy and consistency in academic preparation and achievement
•Budget and expenditures
•Research funding
•Faculty hiring, promotion, tenure.
•The BOG will establish a multi-year-plan for the joint college by June, which also includes building upgrades.
•FAMU and FSU will integrate academic and student affairs activities that have in the past been administered separately.

 

 

The plan also states that a new budget entity for the joint college will be pursued during the upcoming legislative session to include "all operating funds for the joint college."

Earlier this month, Mangum told FAMU trustees the university is seeking $30 million for the college of engineering in this year's legislative request with part of the money going toward bringing FAMU's engineering faculty on par with FSU's faculty and $10 million being targeted for lab upgrades and fellowship programs.

Following the luncheon, she said, "Over the next few months we will get together to come up with figures on money."

Mangum said she didn't view the agreement as a victory for FAMU, but for all students in Florida.

"I think it's a victory for both schools," she said. "We are seeking additional investments in the college. It needs additional resources. We are running it together. I see it as a major opportunity for the state of Florida."

Operation of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering has long been a source of tension. Things escalated last year when then State Sen. John Thrasher suggested dissolving the partnership to enable FSU to establish its own engineering college as a way to securing a top 25 status.

The Board of Governors commissioned a study that showed splitting the two schools would cost about $1 billion. FSU President Thrasher said he and Mangum and BOG were looking at other operational issues, other than money, before considering that $1 billion proposal and expressed a willingness to reach "some middle ground."

 

In prepared remarks Tuesday, Mangum gave an update on efforts to make improvements at FAMU. Several new initiatives are in place to "educate and nurture a diverse population," she said.

She also talked about moving the university forward in addressing climate change and sustainability and "making FAMU an internationally known global research university."

Powell Jones, owner of Secure Records Solutions, said he was impressed by Mangum's delivery.

"We're very fortunate to have Dr. Mangum leading FAMU at this important time in the history of the university," he said.

IF YOU GO

The Florida Board of Governors meets from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday in the ballroom of the Student Union at Tallahassee Community College, 444 Appleyard Drive. It is open to the public."

Deal reached to keep joint FAMU and FSU engineering college

Why do you need an agreement to maintain status quo?  Sounds like political BS to make it look like something was accomplished.

Notice how there has been no detail, that I can find, on what 'changing who oversees the joint college?"  Major detail being left out isn't it?  I don't think that is an accident.

Maybe some details will explain how this is progress.....but the 30 year ish history of this relationship shows that lots of noise has never equaled any kind of progress.  It is why this is an issue in the firsts place.

FAMU has always refused real change and refused to be held accountable.  Perhaps their new president, who was a great hire (better than FSU's) has brought about change.

Or maybe this is more of the same?



Deal reached to keep joint FAMU and FSU engineering college

"The chancellor of Florida's university system says an agreement has been reached over the engineering college run by Florida A&M University and Florida State University.
The Florida Board of Governors is scheduled to vote on the agreement at its meeting next week.
The deal calls for keeping the college run by the two schools located in the state capital. There was a push last year by former State Sen. John Thrasher to have each university set up separate colleges. Thrasher is now FSU's president.
The agreement calls for changing who oversees the joint college.
The deal also proposes integrating student and academic activities that had been previous been handled separately by each school. FSU and FAMU will also ask the Florida Legislature to appropriate money directly to the college."

Stat of the Day

I would trade it all for a national title in baseball for FSU or ACC...but good success overall.








http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_college_baseball_coaches_with_1,000_wins

Managers with 1,000 career wins[edit]

Rank	Name	Years	Wins	Losses	Ties	Pct.	Teams
1*	Garrido, AugieAugie Garrido	45	1917	890	9	.682	San Francisco State, 1969, Cal Poly, 1970-1972, Cal State Fullerton, 1973–1987, Illinois, 1988–1990, Cal State Fullerton, 1991–1996, Texas 1997–present
2	Gillespie, GordieGordie Gillespie	59	1893	952	1	.665	Lewis 1953–1976, St. Francis (Ill.) 1977–1995, Ripon 1996–2005, St. Francis (Ill.) 2006–2011
3	Stephenson, GeneGene Stephenson	36	1837	675	3	.731	Wichita State 1978–2013
4*	Martin, MikeMike Martin	34	1800	611	4	.743	Florida State 1980–present
5	Cheff, EdEd Cheff	34	1705	430	2	.799	Lewis-Clark State 1977–2010
6	Hays, LarryLarry Hays	38	1508	860	4	.637	Lubbock Christian 1971–1986, Texas Tech 1987–2008
7*	Marquess, MarkMark Marquess	37	1495	781	7	.656	Stanford 1977–present
8	Hartman, ChuckChuck Hartman	47	1444	816	8	.638	High Point 1960–1978, Virginia Tech 1979–2006
9	Schaly, DonDon Schaly	40	1442	329	13	.812	Marietta 1964–2003
10	Gustafson, CliffCliff Gustafson	29	1427	373	2	.792	Texas 1968–1996
11	Holowaty, BillBill Holowaty	45	1404	525	7	.727	Eastern Connecticut State 1969–2012
12*	Morris, JimJim Morris	31	1391	613	4	.694	Georgia Tech 1982–1993, Miami (FL) 1994–present

Thrasher fails at splitting FSU COE

Note to FSU, you don't need to hire a political president in order to accomplish nothing.  You can do that with a qualified president as well.

Meanwhile, nobody in FSU land will notice this or understand what it means to FSU.

Gary Fineout @fineout  ·  3h 3 hours ago

.@floridastate prez @John_Thrasher & @FAMU_1887 prez Mangum have come up with deal to keep FAMU/FSU engineering school a joint operation

 

Gary Fineout @fineout  ·  3h 3 hours ago

The 2 schools have a proposal reached with help of @FLBOG Chancellor Criser that will be voted on next wk to keep joint college

    

Gary Fineout @fineout  ·  3h 3 hours ago

Deal to keep FSU/FAMU engineering college calls for a stand-alone budget line for school & integration of academic/student activities             

Gary Fineout @fineout  ·  3h 3 hours ago         

Notable that @John_Thrasher agreed to new deal after he pushed for idea of splitting college while still in #FLLeg

doug blackburn @dblackburn  ·  4h 4 hours ago

Great news for #FAMU. The Florida Board of Governors has decided that the FAMU-FSU engineering program should NOT be divided. @HBCUDigest

doug blackburn @dblackburn  ·  4h 4 hours ago

BOG will be ordering changes in the way FAMU-FSU College of Engineering operates and to its organizational structure. @FAMU_1887

doug blackburn @dblackburn  ·  4h 4 hours ago

Is keeping the joint engineering college together horrible for FSU? FSU has not made its case very well.

doug blackburn @dblackburn  ·  3h 3 hours ago

The estimated $1 BILLION to develop separate quality engineering programs at FAMU & FSU no doubt stunned BOG members.

 

 

College athletics finances

Was shocked FSU fans were shocked UF had that much debt.

Most also seemed oblivious to the Booster exec noting the following:

"It's not unusual to carry $75 million or more in facility debt."

None of this surprised me, but interesting to see reactions.



AD understands Muschamp 'angst'


"He also said the Gators needed to upgrade their facilities. Last week, Florida broke ground on a $15 million indoor practice facility. Foley said other projects could follow, depending on finances. Florida already has more than $100 million in on-campus projects on tap, including a $50 million renovation to the O'Connell Center that's scheduled to begin in March.

And the athletic program has $90 million in debt, with Foley making it clear he doesn't want to take on more than $100 million."


Re: UF Athletic Dept. Currently $90M In Debt

Jerry Kutz
2/11/15

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"Originally posted by FSU_Drews32:

Its similar to having a 3 million dollar home, that you owe 1.5 on. Sure you can say you are 1.5 in debt, but you could always sale it and be in the plus. Sure their operational budget may be in the red, but as a whole they are not.

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I doubt their operational budget is in the red.

I agree with you about the facility debt. I am pretty certain their debt is only facility debt.

When they expanded Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, and built the club seats and skyboxes, they probably borrowed that money (debt) with long term pledge payments and skybox and club seat revenue pledged against it.

That is what we do when we build a facility. Very few donors write you a big check up front. Most pledge their gifts of $50,000, $250,000 $1 million over five or 10 years and most -- not all --  are able to maintain their payment schedule.

With the IPF, we borrowed the money and use the pledge payments to pay the mortgage and continue to raise money for the project to pay future bond payments. We've done that on virtually every facility we've built. If you wait to have the cash, you'll never get it built.

UF's operating budget is healthy and like you said, you can have a lot of debt and still have a healthy financial statement if you have adequate revenue sources to pay that debt. They can't sell the facility but if they have adequate revenue streams and pledge payments to collateralize the loan, and I am sure they do, then they have a healthy financial statement."

College athletics finances

Jerry Kutz
2/11/15

"I don't know what UF's debt is but it wouldn't surprise me if it was more than $10 to 20 million as many facility projects are debt financed. Their dept is probably not operating debt. It's probably bond financing on facilities which is kinda like a mortgage.
I suspect they bond financed their stadium expansion a few years back.

At Florida State we bond finance (debt) pretty much every facility project and use pledge payments for that project, or secured revenue streams, to pay the monthly bond issue. It's not unusual to carry $75 million or more in facility debt.

When we raise money to build a project like the IPF, we try to wait until we have enough "leadership" gifts pledged (50 percent or more) before we build the project and then continue to raise money after it is built.

Ideally, all of your money would be in hand before you build the project but that is not reality for college athletics programs. Typically, if a donor who pledges $1 million to a project, or even $50,000, they will pay it over five or ten years so you borrow the money and make bond payments with their pledge payments. Sometimes those donors who pledge $100,000 will make a payment of $10,000 or $20,000 for a year or two and then fall on hard times, or have other priorities, and not pay for a year or two or ever again.

Just because you build it does not mean it is fully paid for. It usually carries debt, just like the home you built.

Virtually every FSU Athletic facility is bond financed and carries lots of facility debt with pledge payments still coming in. We are not unusual in college athletics.

Very few colleges, UF included, would have $20 million or less in facility debt."