NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell talks during a press conference at the Hilton Hotel on Sept. 19, 2014 in New York City. Goodell spoke about the NFL's failure to address domestic violence, sexual assault and drug abuse in the league.; Credit: Elsa/Getty Images

Update 1:04 p.m. Goodell: 'Same mistakes can never be repeated'

Commissioner Roger Goodell says the NFL wants to implement new personal conduct policies by the Super Bowl. At a news conference Friday, Goodell made his first public statements in more than a week about the rash of NFL players involved in domestic violence. He did not announce any specific changes, but said he has not considered resigning.

"Unfortunately, over the past several weeks, we have seen all too much of the NFL doing wrong," he said. "That starts with me."

The league has faced increasing criticism that it has not acted quickly or emphatically enough concerning the domestic abuse cases.

The commissioner reiterated that he botched the handling of the Ray Rice case.

"The same mistakes can never be repeated," he said.

Goodell now oversees all personal conduct cases, deciding guilt and penalties.

He said he believes he has the support of the NFL's owners, his bosses.

"That has been clear to me," he said.

The Indianapolis Colts' Darius Butler was among those who tweeted criticism of the press conference:

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The commissioner and some NFL teams have been heavily criticized for lenient or delayed punishment of Rice, Adrian Peterson and other players involved in recent domestic violence cases. Less than three weeks into the season, five such cases have made headlines, the others involving Greg Hardy, Ray McDonald and Jonathan Dwyer.

Vikings star running back Peterson, Carolina defensive end Hardy and Arizona running back Dwyer are on a special commissioner's exemption list and are being paid while they go through the legal process. McDonald, a defensive end for San Francisco, continues to practice and play while being investigated on suspicion of domestic violence.

As these cases have come to light, such groups as the National Organization of Women and league partners and sponsors have come down hard on the NFL to be more responsive in dealing with them. Congress also is watching to see how the NFL reacts.

In response to the criticism, the NFL announced it is partnering with a domestic violence hotline and a sexual violence resource center.

Goodell also said in a memo to the clubs late Thursday that within the next 30 days, all NFL and team personnel will participate in education sessions on domestic violence and sexual assault. The memo said the league will work with the union in providing the "information and tools to understand and recognize domestic violence and sexual assault."

The league will provide financial, operational and promotional support to the National Domestic Violence Hotline and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.

12:07 p.m. Roger Goodell to break silence on domestic abuse and the NFL

Roger Goodell will make his first public statements in more than a week about the rash of NFL players involved in domestic violence when he holds a news conference Friday.

The NFL commissioner will address the league's personal conduct policy. The league has faced increasing criticism it has not acted quickly or emphatically enough concerning the domestic abuse cases.

His last public appearance was at a high school in North Carolina on Sept. 10.

The commissioner and some NFL teams have been heavily criticized for lenient or delayed punishment of Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson and other players involved in recent domestic violence cases. Less than three weeks into the season, five such cases have made headlines, the others involving Greg Hardy, Ray McDonald and Jonathan Dwyer.

Vikings star running back Peterson, Carolina defensive end Hardy and Arizona running back Dwyer are on a special commissioner's exemption list and are being paid while they go through the legal process. McDonald, a defensive end for San Francisco, continues to practice and play while being investigated on suspicion of domestic violence.

As these cases have come to light, such groups as the National Organization of Women and league partners and sponsors have come down hard on the NFL to be more responsive in dealing with them. Congress also is watching to see how the NFL reacts.

In response to the criticism, the NFL announced it is partnering with a domestic violence hotline and a sexual violence resource center.

Goodell also said in a memo to the clubs late Thursday that within the next 30 days, all NFL and team personnel will participate in education sessions on domestic violence and sexual assault. The memo said the league will work with the union in providing the "information and tools to understand and recognize domestic violence and sexual assault."

The league will provide financial, operational and promotional support to the National Domestic Violence Hotline and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.

"These commitments will enable both the hotline and NSVRC to help more people affected by domestic violence and sexual assault," Goodell said in the memo.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides domestic violence victims and survivors access to a national network of resources and shelters. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week in 170 languages. Goodell noted that the hotline received 84 percent more calls from Sept. 8-15, and the organization said more than 50 percent of those calls went unanswered because of lack of staff.

"The hotline will add 25 full-time advocates over the next few weeks that will result in an additional 750 calls a day being answered," he said.

NSVRC supports sexual violence coalitions across the United States. The NFL's initial support will be directed toward state coalitions to provide additional resources to sexual assault hotlines.

This story has been updated.

The Who's iconic frontman Roger Daltrey has announced that he will be launching a UK solo tour next spring

An Open Letter to Roger Simon (aka Pajamas Media):

I was recently reminded that Roger Simon is a business partner with Pajamas Media, and since Roger has written an open letter to all bloggers I thought I would reciprocate with my own.

So this is for you Roger:

My Dearest Rog. In your bid to take over the blogosphere I wish to remind you of something. You may have been tinseltown's darling of yesteryear, but in the blogosphere you are just another electron. Here you have to earn your stars, and you are only as good as your last post.

Most bloggers are an intelligent, erudite lot, and don't insult our intelligence with your commiserable propaganda.

So heed my advice. If you want respect, give some.

SOURCE: the daily FISK.

60 classic cars, many rusting classic left languishing on a French farm for 50 years. Most of them are now up for auction.

They are presumed £12 Mio. ($17 Mio.) worth.

Once again Roger Schank cuts to the chase better than lesser experts in his field of how people learn:

When you think about education, think about this. We have made people so stupid through our absurd system of memorizing nonsense and repeating it back on a multiple choice tests that we have set the stage for FOX News to simply say what it wants to say, and having millions of people believe it, because no one ever taught them how to construct or refute an argument...

...the problem is that school is boring and irrelevant and all the kids know it. They know they will never need algebra, or trigonometry. They know they will never need to balance chemical equations and they know they won't need random historical myths promoted by the school system. When all this stuff was mandated in 1892 it was for a different time and a different kind of student.

My daughter is a top student in a class of 650. She is taking advanced algebra in order to not have to take it at some future time in high school or college when there will be other, more important subjects she wants to put her mind to. She drives herself down that road to her goal regardless of the burdens and problems in the way.

I'm not so lucky--I hate automatic authoritarian rules that require school children to have to master any subject which not only may not be necessary for them at any point in their lives, but for anyone's life. But I am lucky that my daughter will get through this morass and prevail--I only hope it happens without her losing her divine right to question.

There is no such a thing as a perfect season. At least that is what Roger Penske told The Associated Press hours after winning his third consecutive NASCAR championship.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has an answer for German fans wondering about rumors the league could be heading to their capital city of Berlin: "Believe it."

Washington – Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Chairman Thomasina Rogers retired on April 27.

This morning, Admiral Mike Rogers, Former Director, National Security Agency; Former Commander, U.S. Cyber Command; and Former Chief, Central Security Service, will deliver ISC West 2024’s opening keynote address. Attend the keynote today at 9 a.m. at the Main Stage.

Soupergirl—the plant-based soup and gazpacho company based in Washington, DC—was one of five winning contestants of Kroger’s new "Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator," a national competition that ended with a Sharktank-like business presentation in front of a panel of judges in Cincinnati.

In one of the last public addresses Dr. Adrian Rogers delivered before his untimely demise at the age of 74, he warned pastors of the mortal threat presented to their ministries by the sins of lust and pride.

The Kroger Co. has announced the launch of Harvest Apple, a new limited edition Private Selection line of products spicing up fall with a fresh new twist.

Distribution expansion to Kroger and Publix more than doubles the national outlets where consumers can purchase AMC Theatres’ line of retail popcorn.

Wild About Bread Home Baked Bread Made Simple is now even more easy and fun with the launch of new Single Pack Flavors available at Kroger stores in Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Texas. 

Developed in partnership with Kroger, the new loaf launched on September 7 in stores.

The retailer’s new line includes snacks, desserts, beverages, and other items.

Dr. Fretorry Breon Rogers earns prominent placement in Millennium Magazine's Fifteenth Edition

Roger The Plumber, a residential plumbing and HVAC services company, is offering a $59 A/C tune up special to help homeowners prepare their A/C unit for the hot summer months.

Roger Pierson has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the field of engineering

Dr. Coletti continues to do presentations of his clinical research at international medical conferences.

Roger Mammon advocates for environmental preservation and restoration with Restore the Delta

Roger Kurath, MArch, honored for over 30 years of success in his industry

Roger "Rick" P. Molina is noted for his longstanding success as a seasoned fire and building inspection expert

Roger The Plumber, a residential plumbing and HVAC services company, cautions against performing DIY plumbing repairs and recommends professional service for serious plumbing issues.

Roger The Plumber, a residential plumbing and HVAC services company, explains the benefits of creating a home maintenance plan for HVAC and plumbing systems.

Roger the Plumber, a residential Plumbing and HVAC Services company, announced its Roger Cares charity program is partnering with parent company, American Residential Services, for their annual Community Hero initiative.

Roger The Plumber, a residential plumbing and HVAC services company, advises homeowners to schedule holiday drain cleaning.

Roger The Plumber, a residential plumbing and HVAC services company, offers advice for protecting the home's plumbing system during freezing weather.

Roger The Plumber, a residential plumbing and HVAC services company, anticipates an increase in plumbing and drain issues due to unusually high temperatures this month.

Roger The Plumber, a residential plumbing and HVAC services company, recommends scheduling sump pump maintenance in light of anticipated flooding during the upcoming rainy season.

Roger The Plumber, a residential plumbing and HVAC services company, is drawing attention to the vital role of plumbers in modern society by celebrating "Thank A Plumber Day" on April 25th.

Roger The Plumber, a residential plumbing and HVAC services company, urges homeowners to schedule a plumbing inspection to prevent clogged drains.

Explore the incredible fall events happening at Rogers Jewelry Co.'s stores in California and Reno, Nevada.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the state could receive up to $122 million from Kroger through a settlement that resolves allegations that the grocery chain failed to oversee the…

Best practices at the highly automated Mountain View Foods plant in Denver preserve milk’s freshness and help Kroger develop innovative dairy-based products.

The brand currently includes blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries.

New release: Imprint Films is releasing two classic Roger Moore titles on Blu-ray this summer! While we Spy Vibers lamented the demise of Network distributors in the UK, it seems that Australia's Imprint Films has really stepped in to continue production and keep many of our old faves available as physical media -usually packed with bonus features, too! Imprint has not only produced old Network standbys like The Saint, The Return of the Saint, The Persuaders, and The Prisoner, but also various seasons of The Avengers! This summer they are continuing with two new Blu-ray editions of Roger Moore films, The Man Who Haunted Himself (Moore thought it was one of his best performances) and Crossplot. Both are limited to 1,500 copies (info below). Imprint Blu-rays tend to be region-free, but check with them to see if you need a region-free player. More info at Imprint. From the Press releases:

• NEW Audio Commentary by Roger Moore’s biographer / talent agent Gareth Owen and film historian Henry Holland
• NEW Interview with director Alvin Rakoff 
• NEW Interview featurette with actors Norman Eshley, Michael Culver, actress Prudence Drage, and hairdresser Jan Dorman
• NEW “A Dressing-Down” – archival audio recollection by actor Francis Matthews
• NEW “The New Look Sixties London: Paternoster Square” – location featurette
• NEW Restoring ‘Crossplot’ – restoration featurette with film grader Jonathan Wood
• Isolated music score audio track
• Textless Titles
• Restored Theatrical Trailer
• Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono
• Original Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
• Optional English Subtitles
• Limited Edition Slipcase

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