Former NFL Guard's Story Similar to Chris Brymer's

In a March, 2011 Tampa Bay Times article, Stephen F. Holder writes of former Buccaneers offensive lineman, Aaron Sears and his suffering from apparent mental instability.  Sears is the most recent NFL vet to join the class-action suit against the league involving debilitating brain injuries.  Sears' story is similar to that of former USC standout, Chris Brymer--also an offensive lineman:

"Media Coverage of Hidden Brain Damage Mounts" --J. Paul Zoccali, Communication By Symbol

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Groping by TSA Screeners a "Self-Entangled" Mess

Here's a post from Los Angeles Airlines/Airport Examiner Joel Sigfried about airport security screeners groping passengers' breasts and genitalia.  I pass it on because I watched the exact scenario described happen to my terminally ill, elderly mother as she sit in her wheelchair--in tears.

Woman charged with groping TSA supervisor in Fort Myers, Fla.

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Funky Dancer in SF

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Nothin' Like that First Issue of S.I.

An Editorial Note on CTE and Offensive Linemen

A Glimpse of CTE Litigants by Position--So Far

J. Paul Zoccali

In my October 13, 2010 post, "Media Coverage of Hidden Brain Damage Mounts," I stated that Owen Thomas, a University of Pennsylvania football player who committed suicide was an offensive lineman.  In Sports Illustrated's coverage of the death of Junior Seau, it was indicated that Thomas was a defensive end.   In a September 14, 2010 article, "Penn's Owen Thomas had CTE," ESPN referred to Thomas as...

Long Sentences

If you've read my writing, particularly the Brymer piece, you know I have a bit of a long-sentence problem.  I'm not proud of it, but I've got it in check.  As of today, I have no more reason to feel guilty about it.

This is hilarious:

http://chronicle.com/blogs/linguafranca/2012/05/02/the-quality-length-correlation/


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Jazz at Melt

I took a few snapshots last weekend.  Is there a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jpaulzoccali/sets/72157629862180481/with/6951102868/

"Maybe If I Yell at You..."

Luna - Sideshow by the Seashore from Monty49 on Vimeo.

A "Behind the Scenes" Look at C.B.S. Photography

Remember this shot?

This is the first time I've watched the video.  You can see me snapping the shot above (if you care to) at...

Al Franken on "Target" Regarding Location Privacy and Stalking Apps

In a recent opinion piece appearing on Wired.com, Senator Al Franken (D-Minnesota) examines the issue of information and location privacy in the digital world.  Franken, chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology & the Law, introduced last June the Location Privacy Protection Act.  The bill, co-sponsored by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut), calls for...