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Gutsy, poised Mark Turgeon aims to create his own legacy

He's not bragging exactly. It's just that, as he's talking, the start of practice is three days away and Turgeon is about to do the thing he loves best in the world - teach basketball. After three head coaching stops and five NCAA tournament appearances in the past six seasons, he's pretty sure he knows what he's doing.

"I was on the phone with (his college coach) Larry Brown the other morning, and he said, 'Don't change. Do all the things that have gotten you here,'" Turgeon says. "We rebound, we defend and we play together on offense. It's led to a lot of wins. I'm a lot more comfortable today than I was 10 years ago in my coaching style."

Turgeon knows expectations are low for the Terps' season He knows that his tenure in College Park still carries an unrealistic glow because he has yet to lose a game. But his self-assurance does not feel like an act. It feels hard-won, the product of years serving at the knees of basketball masters and winning games in sub-optimal environments.

Source: Bellingham Herald

Our Bomberos thought it was Christmas… « End of the Pipeline

by dennis51

Bomberos is the Guatemalan term for volunteer firemen.  Jeff Burns a dear friend, EMT and fireman from Burnsville NC donated turn out gear, Scott air packs, back boards and other essential firefighting equipment through his ministry The JAMES Project. and Faith Fellowship Church of Newdale NC.  We have been at accident scenes when these friends respond and reach into the trunks of their private vehicles for too little supplies and make ill fitting braces do the job.

I so wish Jeff could have seen the look on their faces (see photos linked here with notes ).  I did not have camera in hand to capture macho teary eyed men with the largest of smiles.  They backed the fire truck into the bay and loaded up all of the donated gear from the JAMES Project that remained.  Some of the back boards are out in the country doing hard service in areas recovering from the floods.  Our bomberos did their “usual shopping run” too for basic splints and supplies in the bodega....

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Wheelchairs For Sale Used | Mobility Vehicles

by John

If walking is difficult or impossible for you due to illness, injury, or disability, you'll appreciate the need to find a way to get around. Mobility is a key factor in the quality of your life. This is something a wheelchair can give you. However, getting the right wheelchair for you is a critical decision that demands careful consideration. Here's a guide to getting the right wheelchair for you.

First let's look at the types of wheelchair available.

At the most basic, you have a heavy wheelchair made of tubular steel fitted with sling seats and few features. These are adequate for loaned items or short term use. As a rule, the lighter the wheelchair, the higher the cost. This is due to the choice of materials and specialised manufacturing methods that the lightweight items require. In the higher price range are brand name lightweight chairs with a wide range of options and customisability. They are suitable for persons with long-term disabilities.

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Gutsy, poised Mark Turgeon aims to create his own legacy

Bellingham Herald - Jan 01, 1970

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Know this about Mark Turgeon: He has no reservations, absolutely none, about replacing Gary Williams, the man who resurrected Maryland basketball. If Turgeon were the type to be cowed by a

Rather than surrendering, players decide to push back

NBA.com - Jan 01, 1970

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How the Civil Partnerships Bill public hearing played out

Brisbane Times - Jan 01, 1970

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