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July 6, 2009
Steve McNair
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The shooting death of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair raised questions Sunday about his relationship with the 20-year-old woman whose body was found alongside him in his downtown condominium.
McNair, a four-time Pro Bowl selection who was married with four children, was found Saturday with multiple gunshot wounds on a sofa in his living room. The woman was killed by a single gunshot wound and a pistol was discovered near her, police said.
Authorities didn’t immediately say who was to blame for the killings, but they weren’t looking for any suspects.
Police do not believe McNair’s wife was involved, spokesman Don Aarons said. Mechelle McNair, mother of two of his four sons, was expected to collect her husband’s belongings from authorities. Funeral arrangements were not expected to be finalized until Monday afternoon at the earliest.
“She’s still very upset, very distraught,” agent Bus Cook said.
McNair led the famous Tennessee Titans’ drive that came a yard short of forcing overtime in the 2000 Super Bowl. He retired in last year. “On the field, there isn’t a player that was as tough as him,” the Ravens’ Derrick Mason said.
Friends declined to describe the relationship between McNair and the woman, Sahel Kazemi, who was a waitress at a restaurant quarterback and his family frequented. Police only described her as a “friend.”
But a neighbor saw McNair, 36, at Kazemi’s apartment so often – two to three times a week – that he thought McNair had moved in. McNair never tried to hide his presence but kept to himself.
Neighbor Reagan Howard said Kazemi often was dropped off in the early morning hours by a limousine and upgraded recently from her Kia to a Cadillac Escalade. (Awww man. I just can’t…no, I won’t. SMH!)
“It was pretty obvious that she was taken with him,” Howard said.
McNair and Kazemi had been together just two days earlier, when she was pulled over driving a 2007 Escalade registered to her and McNair. She was arrested on a DUI charges, and he was allowed to leave in a taxi.
The bodies were discovered by McNair’s longtime friend, Wayne Neeley, who rents the condo in the upscale Rutledge Hill neighborhood with McNair.
Neeley then called Robert Gaddy, who had been friends with McNair since they played at Alcorn State. Gaddy alerted authorities.
“People have certain things that they do in life,” Gaddy told The Associated Press on Sunday. “We don’t need to look on the situation at this time (but) on the fact we just lost a great member of society.”
Cook said he was not aware that McNair was seeing Kazemi, a woman whose name the agent learned about through reports of the shooting.
“It doesn’t make any sense. I don’t know what to say,” Cook said.
Police said a witness saw McNair arrive at the condo between 1:30 and 2 a.m. Saturday and that Kazemi’s vehicle was already there. The condominium is located within walking distance of an area filled with restaurants and nightspots, a few blocks from the Cumberland River and within view of the Titans’ stadium.
Autopsies were conducted Sunday with results expected later in the day.
Fred McNair, Steve McNair’s oldest brother, said some family members would likely travel to Nashville on Monday to consult with Mechelle.
“It’s still kind of hard to believe,” Fred McNair said. “He was the greatest person in the world. He gave back to the community. He loved kids and he wanted to be a role model to kids.”
McNair and his wife split their time between Nashville and their farm in Mount Olive, Miss., according to a statement from the Titans.
An arrest affidavit from Thursday said Kazemi had bloodshot eyes and alcohol on her breath when she was pulled over, but refused a breathalyzer test, saying “she was not drunk, she was high.”
Kazemi’s ex-boyfriend, Keith Norfleet, told The Tennessean newspaper that McNair and Kazemi met at the Dave & Buster’s in Nashville where she worked.
“She was reliable 90 percent of the time,” manager Chris Truelove said of Kazemi. “She was pretty outgoing. A lot of the guests liked being around her, and she liked being around the guests.”
Co-worker Shantez Jobe, 33, she said was friends with Kazemi. “We talked about who had more fashion sense, and who was the cutest, and who could get more boys, you know some of the stuff girls do,” Jobe said.(This is from a 33 y.o.? )
In June, McNair opened a restaurant near the Tennessee State University campus. It was closed Saturday evening, but had become a small memorial, where flowers, candles and notes had been placed outside the door.
McNair led the Titans to the 2000 Super Bowl, which they lost 23-16 to the St. Louis Rams. He was co-MVP of the NFL with Colts quarterback Peyton Manning in 2003. He also played for the Baltimore Ravens before retiring in April 2008.
His most notable moment came in the 2000 Super Bowl. With the Titans trailing by seven, he led the team 87 yards in the final minute and 48 seconds, only to come up a yard short of a touchdown. Kevin Dyson caught his 9-yard pass, but was tackled at the 1-yard line by the Rams’ Mike Jones.
McNair accounted for all of Tennessee’s yards in that drive, throwing for 48 yards and rushing for 14. The rest of the yardage came on penalties against the Rams. Before that, he brought the Titans back from a 16-0 deficit to tie the game. “If you were going to draw a football player, the physical part, the mental part, everything about being a professional, he is your guy,” former Ravens and Titans teammate Samari Rolle said. “I can’t even wrap my arms around it.”
McNair grew up in rural Mount Olive, Miss., and became a nationally known college football star playing for Alcorn State, a Division I-AA school in his home state. He was so dominant in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, he became a Heisman Trophy contender. National media flocked to little Lorman in the southwest corner of the Magnolia state to get a look at “Air McNair.” He still holds the Division I-AA (now known as Football Championship Subdivision) records for career yards passing (14,496) and total offense (16,823).
McNair was the third overall draft pick in 1995 by the Houston Oilers, who eventually became the Titans. He finished his career with 31,304 yards passing and 174 touchdowns. McNair’s rugged style led to numerous injuries and aches. He played with pain for several years, and the injuries ultimately forced him to retire.
During a five-game stretch at the end of the 2002 season, McNair was so bruised he couldn’t practice. But he started all five games and won them, leading the Titans to an 11-5 record and a berth in the AFC championship game for the second time in four seasons.
McNair played all 16 games in 2006, his first season in Baltimore, and guided the Ravens to a 13-3 record. But he injured his groin during the season opener in 2007 and never regained the form that put him in those Pro Bowls.
McNair is survived by Mechelle, his wife of nearly 12 years; and sons Junior, Steven, Tyler and Trenton.
July 6, 2009
sahel kazemi
The mistress of Steve McNair who was unfortunately found dead this past week-end.
okay maybe im naive about the whole world of athletes and their jumpoffs but something is not right. I mean i certainly dont condone cheating but this guy had his pick of jumpoffs (sadly). Why on earth would he a pick an immature, 19 year old Dave and Busters waitress (with very average looks) who clearly had no experience “playing the role”? RANDOM. He was so brazen and it makes me think he wanted to get caught. They just seem like SUCH an unlikely pair even by the standards that exist in that world.
July 3, 2009
Curvier You Buttock Enhancement Formula
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July 2, 2009
“Curvier You” Butt Enhancement pills
So I just learned about these new herbal pills that contain phytoestrogen that are supposed to gie you curves that your mother didn’t.
Interesting huh.
July 2, 2009
The little boy in the Duke molestation case is black
Duke is really trying to quash/coverup this story, but the guy already admitted guilt. The backstory is that an associate dean in the health policy school at Duke adopted a boy, 5, and was offering him for “no holes barred” sex to men on the internet. Just found out the little boy was Black.
Race has nothing to do with this, this story is as horrible as horrible gets. You just never know what’s going on with people.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/06/30/duke.molestation.internet/index.html?imw=Y&iref=mpstoryemail
WASHINGTON (CNN) — A Duke University official is accused of offering his 5-year-old adopted son for sex on the Internet, according to the FBI and court documents in the case.
Frank M. Lombard is the associate director of Duke University’s Center for Health Policy.
Frank M. Lombard is the associate director of Duke University’s Center for Health Policy.
Frank M. Lombard, 42, was arrested last week at his home in Durham, North Carolina. During an Internet chat, Lombard allegedly offered the child to the person he was chatting with, who was a task force officer from Washington’s Metropolitan Police, the FBI said in a statement.
The chat was initiated after a confidential source facing child pornography charges told authorities they had witnessed a man, allegedly Lombard, performing sex acts on a child over the Internet.
During the chat, according to the complaint filed against Lombard, he told the officer that he had performed multiple sex acts on the boy and that the officer could do the same if he came to Durham.
According to a transcript of the chat, reprinted in the complaint, Lombard allegedly told the officer that he had to hide the abuse from his partner and that he drugged the child with allergy medication.
Lombard was arrested June 24, and two children at the home, including the 5-year-old, were removed from the home by the North Carolina Department of Social Services, the FBI said.
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Lombard is the associate director of Duke University’s Center for Health Policy, but was placed on unpaid administrative leave, effective immediately, last week, university spokesman Keith Lawrence said.
The center is described on its Web site as a joint venture among the university’s law, business and arts-and-sciences schools and “an instigator and facilitator of a broad range of research related to public health and the policies that address it.”
Lombard faces federal child sex abuse charges, which carry a prison sentence of up to 20 years upon conviction, authorities said. He made an initial appearance in federal court in North Carolina but was transferred to Washington to face the charges there, court documents show.
Attempts to contact the Durham attorney who appeared in court with Lombard were unsuccessful Tuesday.
Federal agents seized Lombard’s computer, thumb drives, Web cams and other items when executing a search warrant upon Lombard’s arrest, according to court documents.
June 22, 2009
Florida A&M Looking for Black Female Students in Computer Science
For Immediate Release
June 22, 2009
Contact Information
AAWCS Scholarship Office
850-561-2250
aawcs@cis.famu.edu.
( BPRW)Florida A&M Looking for Black Female Students
( BLACK PR WIRE) ( June 22, 2009) Florida A & M University is providing an outstanding opportunity for Black women entering college in the fall of 2009. It is designed to address their absence in the field of computer technology. Dr. Jason Black is the Principal Investigator of a recently awarded $552,000 NSF Grant entitled African-American Women in Computer Science. The grant provides scholarships from $4000 to $10,000 per year for female African American students.
We need your help to get the word out about this great opportunity to build back up the enrollment of women in the CIS Department. Pass this information along to high school or community college students , their parents, and to guidance counselors you may know. The full text of the scholarship can be found at
http://www.cis.famu.edu/~aawcs/
March 31, 2009
Join the RiverFront Revolution for a celebration of Wellness, Fitness, and Fun
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Greg Taylor
Taylored4Life
(240) 462-7983
Join the RiverFront Revolution for a celebration of Wellness, Fitness, and Fun
National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD—March 30, 2009- (WomenPR.com) The Inaugural Riverfront Revolution 10K, 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Fun Run, Kiddy Run and Wellnessfest are the first of its kind for fitness enthusiasts and those looking for resurrection of their health and wellness.
Join runners, walkers, friends and family for an event full of fitness, education, entertainment and fun activities.
“Run – Walk your best time and then stay for the farmers market, entertainment, Wellness Expo, and more,” states former MD State Governor’s Fitness Council Rep, avid runner, trainer, and race organizer and director Greg Taylor. Bring the kids too! Ariel Foundation International will celebrate International Children’s Day during this event. The National Harbor is the future home of The state-of-the-art National Children’s Museum, which will serve as a multifaceted facility for nearly 1 million children living in the national capital area, as well as the children of the world. This museum is expected to attract five and a half million visitors with children each year. Taylor said “he envisions this museum inspiring children to dream, explore myriad cultures, learn about holistic health practices, using environmental nurturing as a means to foster health and ways to improve our world.
This event will benefit many–many– many people through the efforts and commitments of the Vibrant Health and Wellness Foundation –Whose mission is to improve the health and wellness of the people of Maryland, and the Washington DC metropolitan area by serving as an advocate for health-fitness promotion, wellness education and disease prevention.
Taylor said he is looking to support and strengthen by collaboration organizations that seek to improve the health of underserved populations. Leadership, disease prevention, and health promotion initiatives are the catalyst for reducing health care cost while keeping our children and families healthy. Taylor said he is pleased to announce that Josh Basile of Determined2Heal will serve as his guest speaker and motivator for change in spite of adversity. Riverfront Revolution’s underpinning serves to re-enforce healthy lifestyle while reducing the potential for healthcare cost becoming a major unbearable burden for our communities and America if not brought under control.
“We are very excited to host the Riverfront Revolution in our nation’s capital. We want to promote the message that health and fitness can be fun, exciting, and family friendly. There is something for everyone to enjoy,” adds Taylor. This event’s location at the new National Harbor makes the Riverfront Revolution a much-anticipated event. Located on 300 acres of spectacular real estate along the scenic Potomac River in Prince George’s County, MD, National Harbor is the new gateway to the National Capital Region. “We envision this event serving as a Mecca for launching the President’s Health Care Reform initiative. Every American should have the opportunity to live healthy and disease free,” says Taylor. Join us at the Riverfront Revolution event and witness the eagles soar while observing the Awakening statue rise to witness change in the making…transforming the banks of the Potomac into a new Gateway for improving the health of our nation
Event registration is open at www.riverfrontrevolution.com The Wellnessfest expo and festivities starts immediately following the 10K/5K run/walk starts at 8:00am, 1 Mile Run starts at 8:15am, 9 May 09. The music and farmers market will follow race event. Come race/walk, relax, and unwind at Gaylord – rooms have been discounted $119.00 per night for event participants… Visit http://www.riverfrontrevolution.com, or contact Race Director Greg Taylor, (240) 462-7983, taylored4life@mindspring.com for more information.
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March 7, 2009
A Bird’s Eye View on Wedding Dresses: 10 Tips to look Fabulous from a veteran photographer
A Bird’s Eye View on Wedding Dresses: 10 Tips to look Fabulous from a veteran photographer
Clarksville, MD ( WomenPR.com) The Wedding dress is one of the most important details of the day. Everyone wonders “what is the bride wearing”? “What is she going to look like”? “ How much did she spend on her gown”?
As a veteran photographer and owner of Morningstar Photograph (www.morningstarphotography.com) I have seen hundreds of wedding dresses and I feel compelled to give some thoughts and advice that I hope will be considered regarding this most photographed item on the wedding day.
1.) Let’s start with that trip to the bridal salon, I recently spoke at a seminar and mentioned that mothers are probably not the best person for the bride to take when shopping for her wedding gown unless mom is a fashion icon and she knows a lot about wedding dresses. I felt like that woman in the bible who had just been caught in the act of adultery, I really thought I was going to be stoned to death, as a few of the mothers in that room were more than a little annoyed with me.
My simple point was that mothers are often driven by emotions, this after all is their baby getting married and they may be a bit overwhelmed by all of the details involved in selecting the one item apart from the food that will be talked about the most. The wedding dress often reflects the family status and some place more importance on it then the actual marriage.
Maybe your mom didn’t have the wedding of her dreams but wants that for you; it is only natural that she will be a touch emotional, mom may not see that her daughter may spend the big day looking like a gigantic wedding cake, or a throw back from the Victorian era stage for this big day.
Additionally the bride is often under enormous pressure to make others happy and may not have the intestinal fortitude it takes to stand up to mom and say I don’t want this, especially if mom and dad are shelling out any of the money for the wedding.
2.)You must consider your height, weight, complexion, hair & eye coloring when you make this significant purchase. Obviously not every dress looks great on every one Would your body type look great in a strapless dress or a ball gown? Would your skin coloring favor white, ivory or eggshell or another color? Do you like beading if so how much? What about lace? What about the fabric? Chiffon or satin? What fabric works best for you? Trying on several different styles of wedding gowns, made by a variety of manufacturers can give you a great sense of what is available in the market place.
3.) You may have to make alterations make sure to ask the bridal salon what they can and cannot do. You must be precise and specific about what must be done to avoid very costly mistakes especially in the area of alterations. Brides go alone, or take a very trusted friend not the whole crew of screaming girlfriends with you to the bridal salon.
4.) You may also keep in mind that loved ones and friends won’t want to hurt your feelings about how you look as you try on your wedding gown.
5.) You may also keep in mind that loved ones and friends won’t want to hurt your feelings about how you look as you try on your wedding gown. A quick note most salons have a sales staff that will give good advice but keep in mind that the salon is in business to make money.
6.) Don’t make the decision in a hurry; don’t buy the first thing you try on, and for heaven’s sake don’t just try on one dress. When selecting your wedding dress also consider the season of your wedding. A sleeveless dress in February in Aspen probably won’t cut it, so don’t forget the time and season of the year. Best wishes on finding the dress that best represents who you are on that all important day.
7.) Go to the shop when you’re rested
8.) Go when the shop is slow, take a day off work if necessary, Friday evenings and Saturdays are almost always busy and you may not get the kind of service you require
9.) Please have the right undergarments when you go, most shops have the proper bras but it would be worth the investment for you to buy one for the purpose of trying on gowns
10.) Once you make the decision on the dress come prepared to put a deposit on the gown.
Other Points for Great Wedding Day Photos:
Rest the night before the wedding puffy eyes show in photos
Get a great makeup artist
Get something to eat; a hungry bride is not a happy bride
Hire a wedding planner at least for the day of, stress really does show in photos
Relax and have a great day!
This article provided by Carla Rein of MorningStar Photography to reach MorningStar visit www.morningstarphotography.com
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