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By Rebecca Fox
Special to The Meadville Tribune
One hundred and seven students. Sixteen student choreographers. Two communities connected through dance.
Allegheny College is hosting its yearly Orchesis community show on Nov. 6. The performance includes two students with Meadville ties.
Orchesis derives from the Greek word "god of dance" and the organization has been a tradition at Allegheny for many years. Students of many backgrounds work towards the goal of not only bringing together the Allegheny community, but also the surrounding area of Meadville. What started as a small dance company has grown into the largest student run organization at Allegheny College.
Orchesis brings together students with a variety of dance experience, allowing them to perform in front of peers and the community. Erin Sumerfield, class of 2014, president of Orchesis, grew up in Meadville, as well as the promotions chair, Victoria Pless. Together, they want to share this performance with the community.
"Our goal is to put on a show that all people within the Crawford County community can sit down and enjoy," said Sumerfield. "We as a company are working hard to get the world out to the surrounding areas."
So how exactly does a production as big as Orchesis come together in two short months? The answer is found in each and every participant's passion and determination. Whether the organization serves as an outlet for stress, an expression of students' passions or an opportunity to experience newfound passions, it draws in large numbers every year.
"Orchesis allows me to explore one of the things I have ever been truly passionate about," Sumerfield said. "It's hard knowing that my college career is probably where my dancing stops, but just for a little while, I can do what I love and share that passion with others both in the audience and on stage."
Orchesis plays a similar role for Amelia Jones, class of 2016, who has been dancing all her life. For her, Orchesis also helps keep her grounded during stressful courses at Allegheny. Jones said, "l love being at rehearsals at the end of stressful or busy days because it's very easy to forget about everything else you have going on and focus instead on learning choreography, getting a workout, and having fun."
Austin Cosgrove, class of '15, said Orchesis allows him to explore a passion of his that he never knew existed. Cosgrove is going into his second year of Orchesis as a choreographer and appreciates every moment he has had with this organization.
"I have found such a deep passion for dancing in this past year," he said "It may seem like a rather short amount of time, but dancing is what truly makes me happy. It is my personal outlet. I can't imagine my Allegheny career without Orchesis Dance."
One of the many reasons Orchesis is so popular is that no dance experience is required to audition and there are no cuts. Students have the opportunity to either audition as a dancer or a choreographer.
Jones is experiencing her second year of Orchesis and her first year as a choreographer. Looking back at her freshman year audition process, Jones admits it was a lot to take in at first.
"I was nervous before auditions because I didn't know what to expect. Once we started dancing I was more comfortable with the process," Jones said.
This year, Jones is a choreographer alongside her sister, Lydia Jones, class of '14. She is choreographing a lyrical piece to "Stay" by Rihanna consisting of 14 dancers. She admits that choreographing can be a long process but that her dancing experience certainly helps.
"Once we figure out which moves look best and can see our dancers try them during rehearsals, it is a very rewarding experience and makes me even more excited for the show," Amelia Jones said.
Cosgrove differs from Jones because he has had no formal dance training.
"I decided to try out to be a choreographer because I wanted to challenge myself as a dancer," Cosgrove said. "Without ever being technically trained, I wanted to see what I could envision and create on stage."
Cosgrove's piece to, "Sail," enforces the idea of society's apprehensions toward breaking its social norms. With 30 dancers in his "hard-hitting contemporary" piece, Cosgrove admits that it is sometimes difficult to convey what he wants from his dancers without knowing technical dance terms.
"The most rewarding thing about choreographing is to see your hard work pay off through the beautiful movements of your dancers," Cosgrove said. "I have my own style and my own way of dancing, but it is so gratifying to see your choreography be interpreted differently by each dancer."
Orchesis at Allegheny College incorporates students of different backgrounds working together towards one performance with the hopes of uniting the Allegheny and surrounding Meadville community. While each participant in Orchesis experiences different hardships and gratification, they are all connected through their appreciation of dance.
"Dance, I think, connects to the students differently. Each person has a different idea of what they think dance is and how it makes them feel," said Sumerfield. "I aim to make people feel something, on top of the fantastic show they are enjoying. But each audience member feels something different. Whether or not they are there for a class or to support friends or significant others, or simply to enjoy whatever they are watching, each of those is a connection."
Fox is a student at Allegheny College.
You can go
Allegheny College's student-operated Orchesis dance company offers a free, open-to-the-public performance Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. at Shafer Auditorium in the Henderson Campus Center.

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Each week, we'll feature a different outstanding criminal case from around the region. Information is courtesy of MassMostWanted.com. If you have any information regarding the case, contact your local police department.
Theft - Case No. 110461
June 14, 2011
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Michael Yonko
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Male #1 approached elderly homeowner identified himself as electric worker and diverted his attention to the backyard. Males 2 and 3 using black Chrysler Town and Country van with MA. Reg. 553NS3 drove up to front door and removed safe containing valuable coins. Vehicle rented to Michael Yonko (1/14/1991) lka Houston, TX, Yonko rented van on June 6 and proceeded to Lowes Plainville on video buying props that the trio has used in committing similar breaks in other communities. One suspect described as 6', white male. sliim build, 30 yoa, mustache. After break Yonko returned van and rented another Town & Country, color white with MA. reg. 338NS3 which was used in similar breaks in other cities/towns.
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Six leading institutions have formed an alliance designed to accelerate the translation of academic research into usable medicines and therapies. The six include:
- The Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD), Canada
- Lead Discovery Centre (LDC), Germany
- The Scripps Research Institute, Scripps Florida, United States
- The Centre for Drug Design and Discovery (CD3), KU Leuven R&D, Belgium
- Medical Research Council (MRC) Technology, United Kingdom
- Cancer Research Technology (CRT), United Kingdom
PharmTech Talk » New Global Alliance Aims To Speed Up Academic Drug Discovery.
The six organizations plan to facilitate international cooperation, develop standards and performance measurements, share best practices, expertise and resources, and collaborate on drug development projects. Ultimately , they will work together to improve the conversion of global early-stage research into much-needed new therapies. Currently, they have a portfolio of more than 165 innovative therapeutic projects targeting significant unmet medical needs.
This is yet another shot at improving translational activities. Lack of good translation seems to be a popular whipping boy as to one major element that plaques the current pharma model. We'll have to see if efforts by this group or others like NIH really have a winning effect.


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One of the more intriguing questions facing the Buffalo Bills' offense is how Chan Gailey will deploy running backs Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller.
How will they split carries? Will Jackson remain a workhorse? How often will they be on the field at the same time?
The first preseason game didn't teach us anything. Neither got a carry, and they were targeted by Ryan Fitzpatrick only three times, with one catch.
The Bills, however, are excited about what they've seen from Spiller this summer. In a blog this morning, receiver David Nelson fawned over Spiller's skills, saying the third-year back can do it all.
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This past weekend was fun for all those at Coachella at home and in Indio, California. But those who were there would agree that a fringe benefit of being there is seeing celebritie mixed in for the shared love of music. Who wouldn't want to catch Kate Bosworth and her latest beau in fringed shorts rocking to Florence + the Machine right beside you? Luckily the fun isn't over as we have one more Coachella weekend coming up in the two weekend long festival.
Check out our gallery of candid shots of the stars rocking out to their favourite artists below. Who are you excited to see for Weekend 2 of Coachella? Sound off in the comments section!
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Keith S. Shaw, 94, of North Tonawanda, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013 in Northgate Health Care Facility, after a brief illness. He was born August 3, 1919 in Surveyor, PA, the son of James and Carrie (Edwards) Shaw.
A loving and devoted family man, his wife, M. Jean (Chittenden) Shaw predeceased him on June 13, 2013. They were married for 58 years.
He was a very faithful Christian and was a member of the LaSalle Church of Christ for many years. He served as a deacon and elder for several years.
Mr. Shaw served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII from 1942-1945, (Corporal) with honorable discharge. He served in the China Burma India Theater. He was awarded with Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign with 3 Bronze Stars, American Campaign and Good Conduct Medals.
He worked in the coal mines in Pennsylvania and Union Carbide (National Plant) as a furnace controller, and after 40 years he retired. Mr. Shaw enjoyed hunting, baseball, gardening and reading.
He is survived by three daughters, Marcia (Shaw) Wyatt of Sanborn, Leslie (Shaw) Wilmot of North Tonawanda, and Pamela (Shaw) Schnell of North Tonawanda; five grandchildren, Alyssa Hepburn, Haylei and Thomas Wilmot, Jordan and Austin Schnell; two brothers and three sisters, Helen Mellott, Dean Shaw, Bernice Collins, Hugh Shaw and Agnes Vanderburgh; numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Shaw was preceded in death by three brothers, Guy, Rex and Lee Shaw.
Honoring Mr. Shaw's wishes, there will be no public viewing. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held in Clearfield, PA on October 12, 2013. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to LaSalle Church of Christ, 1121 N. Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304; or the Alzheimer's Association, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221. Arrangements are being handled by the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., Niagara Falls.
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A poll released Wednesday by Marquette University shows President Barack Obama maintaining a sizable lead over Republican Mitt Romney among likely Wisconsin voters.
, according to the poll. The latest poll, released the same day at the first presidential debate, has Obama's lead is down to 11 points — 53 to 42 percent.
The U.S. Senate race, though, between Democrat U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin and former Gov. Tommy Thompson shows some signs of tightening. In August, Thompson led Baldwin by 9 points, but in September, results flipped, giving Baldwin the 9-point nod.
But Wednesday's poll has Baldwin with the edge by a smaller margin — 48 to 44 percent. That's barely outisde the poll's margin of error of 3.3 percentage points.
Gender seems to play a role in which way voters lean, too. The poll shows that women support Baldwin more than Thompson — 54 to 38 percent. Men back Thompson over Baldwin by a margin of 50 to 41 percent.
Those numbers get farther apart when it comes to the presidential election. Female voters back Obama over Romney by 61 percent to 38 percent. The spread between the candidates gets smaller for men, though, with Romney leading Obama 48 to 44 percent.
Results were presented Wednesday during an edition of "On the Issues" with broadcaster Mike Gousha and Professor Charles Franklin, director of the year-long polling project. The poll of 894 likely voters was conducted from Sept. 27-30.


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City College of San Francisco, through the Bookstore Auxiliary, operates the college's bookstores under an agreement with the Follett Higher Education Group (FHEG). Below is a link to that agreement.
The San Francisco Community College District Bookstore Auxiliary operates all the distrcit bookstores. It does so under the authority granted to it by the District in 1995. There are two documents relevant to that authority.
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Valpo and Western Illinois Split Friday's Doubleheader
Friday, May 04, 2007Valparaiso used a five-run eighth inning in the opener of Friday's doubleheader to break a tie on the way to a 10-5 victory over Western Illinois. The Leathernecks bounced back in the nightcap to post a 9-1 victory at Emory G. Bauer Field.
Western Illinois jumped in front in the opening inning of the day on a run-scoring ground out off the bat of Matt Newquist. The Crusaders responded with three in the bottom of the inning. Jason Brunelli (Greenfield, Wis./Greenfield H.S.) plated two with a single and Brian Rzepka (South Bend, Ind./Penn H.S.) added a sacrifice fly.
An unearned run in the second and two more unearned runs in the third put the Leathernecks on top 4-3 following Kyle Surprenaunt's RBI single. Valpo retook the lead in the fifth as Dallas Cawiezell (Long Grove, Iowa/North Scott H.S.) hit a two-run homer to deep leftfield, his team-leading fifth blast of the season. The visitors came back and tied the contest in the top of the sixth on a single by Travis Check.
Valpo exploded for five runs in the eighth to break the 5-5 tie, all with two outs. John Giusti (Coventry, R.I./Coventry H.S.) drove in the go ahead runs with a single up the middle to make it 7-5. Two batters later, Michael Arensdorff (Eldridge, Iowa/North Scott H.S.), who went 3-for-4 in the game, doubled to left-center, bringing home two more Crusaders. Cawiezell followed with his third run batted in of the game, a single up the middle to complete the scoring as Valpo sent 10 batters to the plate in the inning.
Harvey Yergin (Akron, Ohio/Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy) went the distance for the victory (4-6), allowing 11 hits and just two earned runs while striking out five. He passed Tim Holmes to become Valpo's career innings pitched leader with 294.2 over his four-year career. Quinn Leath (2-5) suffered the loss for Western Illinois, pitching 7.1 innings and allowing seven runs and 10 hits.
Five Crusaders had multi-hit games in the opener in addition to Arensdorff's three-hit effort as the Brown and Gold banged out 15 hits in all.
Game two saw Travis Tolsma (5-5) allow just one unearned run to the Crusaders in 7.2 innings while scattering seven hits in the victory. Western Illinois scored in the top of the first on a Newquist double, but Valpo answered in the bottom of the frame. Jeff Rickert (Hamilton, Ohio/Fairfield H.S.) led off with a walk and came around to score all the way from first base when Cawiezell reached on an error that got away from the Leathernecks first baseman.
Cooper Stewart put the Leathernecks in front with a single in the second and they added four more runs in the fifth against Crusader starter Elliott Gibbs (Munster, Ind./Munster H.S.). Gibbs (2-6) went just 4.2 innings while suffering the loss.
Western Illinois added three more insurance runs in the eight, two on a homer by Newquist, who had four hits on the day. T.J. Kistner came home on the blast, one of three runs he scored in the game.
Rickert and Brunellie were the only Crusaders with multi-hit efforts in game two, but Cawiezell added a single in the fifth to extend his hitting streak to 11 straight games.
Valparaiso (16-26, 5-5 Mid-Con) and Western Illinois (28-20, 9-5) will conclude their four-game weekend series with another doubleheader on Saturday afternoon at Emory G. Bauer Field. First pitch is set for 12 p.m.
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Well the Marlins have sure been sucking ass....drop another game/series to the Rays
Marlins have been horrible in June.
Terrible loss tonight.
Just terrible.
Four run ninth inning.
Stanton will be in the HR derby
Josh Johnson bobblehead giveaway tonight at the stadium. It's the first bobblehead giveaway with the new uniforms.
I have a friend checking in right now to pick me up a pair.
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Former Alco star slams three homers
FREDERICK — Freshman Alexa Sivic belted three home runs to lead the Hood College softball team to a 4-1, 8-6 sweep of Elizabethtown on Friday.
Sivic, a 2012 graduate and former standout at Allegany High, hit her first collegiate homer, a solo shot, in the first game.
In the second, Hood was held to just two hits over five innings before Carly Farr and Sivic hit back-to-back homers in the sixth to tie the game 3-3. Elizabethtown led 6-4 in the top of the ninth, but Hood scored twice in the bottom of the inning and won it when Sivic belted a two-run, walk-off homer.
Hood is 3-1 after four games, and Sivic is batting .417 (5 for 12) with three home runs and four RBIs.
Frostburg pair compete in New York
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Frostburg State's Alexis Bush and Morgan Carroll participated in the ECAC Indoor Track & Field Championships Friday and Saturday in New York City.
Bush placed 13th in the long jump with a season-best distance of 5.27 meters. Carroll finished 17th in the high jump at 1.54 meters.
Frostburg State's first outdoor meet is March 16 at Lynchburg (Va.) College.


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We're getting there. The nominations for August have been tallied, and the Molly goes to…
Next, September. You can remember back to September, can't you? (I don't think I can).
Oct 22 2011
We're getting there. The nominations for August have been tallied, and the Molly goes to…
Next, September. You can remember back to September, can't you? (I don't think I can).
"chronosynclastic infundibulum"
Is that the whole of Morris, or just the campus?
Oh yeah, with all those feckin' churches, it's gotta be the whole of Morris.
Congratulations to amphiox (and to Brother Ogvorbis for July!)
For September: Rey Fox, consciousness razor and Dianne
Fantabulistic Amphiox!
I don't know who to vote for. Can I vote for Erin Breda's "Why I'm an Atheist"?
You know, Jerry Garcia owned the movie rights to Sirens of Titan. Supposedly there's a draft screenplay he did with Terry Southern.
There's a project I'd like to see.
Congrats Amphiox!
I'd be happy with any of the noms upthread, but I'll vote Dianne for some serious heavy lifting and sweet fact smackdowns.
Also Chas @ 16, I'm now very curious about that project. More for JG, but also TS. Thanks for the tangent!
This is where I learned about the "chronosynclastic infundibulum". I wish I could find the entire movie. It's hilarious, and weird satire…you know Vonnegut. and it even has Bob and Ray the funniest news team ever!
And I just reread my #21 and ask that the powers-that-be do not judge my nomination based on my homages to Tpyos.
…um… people… he's a lowercase amphiox.
I can't remember September at all and have probably missed many of the threads you're talking about.
Um, David, some of us capitalize proper names because it's proper and the way most of us were taught.
So you're taught to go against the wishes of the wearer? Do you call them Christian names, too?
Proper names are capitalised, if people want them capitalised. Personally I think bell hooks is a wanker for insisting on doing it off the Internet, but as a nym I don't mind.
Anyway, congrats to OMphiox.
And for October: oniongirl (no capital) and Muse, the lesbian (no capital) lovers.
I'm for Dianne and Louis
Dianne and Louis for me too. Dianne is fierce and articulate, Louis is patient and ever ready to lie in wait until he can skewer some absurdity.


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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — U.S. stock-index futures fell along with shares in Europe, where shares of Spain's Bankia were suspended for trading ahead of a board meeting to approve a recapitalization plan.
Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 42 points, or 0.3%, to 12,494. The S&P 500 Index lost 3.6 points to 1,319.00, while the Nasdaq-100 declined 6.25 points to 2,530.
The Stoxx 60 Europe index /quotes/zigman/2380150/delayed XX:SXXP -1.42% lost 0.4%. The index had drawn modest support had stemmed from steady German consumer-confidence data, which contrasted with a fall Thursday in the Ifo German business-climate index.
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The latest manufacturing data out of China suggest the country's economy is getting weaker.
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The University of Michigan's latest consumer sentiment reading for May is set for release at 9:55 a.m. Eastern time.
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Here are some Whispers we've been hearing from our sources around the NFL:
• The word out of the desert is that OLT Levi Brown, who tore his right triceps tendon in Arizona's third preseason game vs. Oakland, is looking at a lengthy rehab period of at least three months, which probably will keep him from being able to play this season.
• With D'Anthony Batiste, who has had only four starts in six pro seasons, currently shaping up as the front-runner to replace the injured Levi Brown at left tackle, we hear it's a virtual certainty the Cardinals will diligently scour the waiver wire for a more proven commodity to replace Brown. Batiste, the one lineman team sources tell us played well in the second preseason game vs. the Chiefs, had emerged as the favorite at right tackle, where veteran Jeremy Bridges and massive rookie Bobby Massie are expected to battle for the starting job if Batiste moves to left tackle. Free-agent addition Adam Snyder previously put in time at both tackle positions with the 49ers, but we hear Ken Whisenhunt would prefer to keep Snyder locked in at right guard.
• After failing to appear in a second consecutive preseason game, Seahawks QB Tarvaris Jackson is becoming an increasingly good bet to get traded. Multiple reports have indicated that Jackson would be willing to adjust his $4 million salary this season if it would help expedite a deal. Teams that could be more than a little interested in Jackson include the Packers, the Browns and the Dolphins.
• It would appear the 49ers' backfield dodged a few bullets in the preseason loss to the Texans, with neither of the injuries suffered by RBs Brandon Jacobs (knee) and rookie LaMichael James (ankle) seeming to be as serious as they first looked when both backs were carried off the field. The early word is that James should get back on the practice field early this week, but Jacobs could be a long shot for the regular-season opener.
• We hear one of the 49ers' most pleasant surprises has been the standout play of journeyman OLB Erik Bakhtiari, who led the team in tackles (seven) for the second consecutive week against the Texans. "For a guy that's only got one year in the league or whatever it is, he's got a lot of experience because he's been in a bunch of camps," Niners defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said of Bakhtiari, who is providing a boost for a depleted OLB corps currently missing Aldon Smith (hip). "He's a smart player."
• While there are some close observers of the Rams starting to wonder about Scott Wells, the ex-Packers center who has yet to play as a Ram because of his slow recovery from a knee injury, word is Robert Turner, another free-agent addition who previously played under new Rams offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer with the Jets, has really pleased the team as Wells' replacement. "With Scott's absence, he's really taken advantage of it," Rams head coach Jeff Fisher said. "He has a good sense of what we're doing, making the calls. He's done well. He's getting along great with (QB) Sam (Bradford) and the other guys and holding it together until Scott gets back."
• Even though the Packers are excited about the possibility of a bigger impact from second-year pro Randall Cobb as a receiver this season, there are some daily team observers who believe he still needs lots of work perfecting his routes.
• PFW recently asked Packers backup QB Graham Harrell to compare Tom Clements, Harrell's QB coach last year who has been promoted to offensive coordinator, to his new QB coach, Ben McAdoo, who was the TE coach last year. "They are completely different people," Harrell told PFW. "They have different personalities and strengths, but they are both great coaches, and to be able to learn from both of them is an awesome opportunity. Tom is calm all the time, very technical. Ben's a bit more fiery, coming from the tight end position."
• When asked about a young player who has impressed him in camp, Dolphins DE Jared Odrick mentioned a pair of young offensive tackles. "(ORT) Jonathan Martin has been improving. When he first got here, he was thrown into the mix and got tossed around here and there. Now he's brought a completely different temperament to practice. He's been doing a really good job," Odrick told PFW. "A guy that just got switched to tackle who has the right temperament and the right attitude is Will Yeatman. He caught my attention. He was 270 pounds three months ago (as a tight end) and is back here at 305. An athletic, aggressive guy with long arms, real tall. He can be a real nice fit at the tackle position."
• Losing Ryan Mathews was obviously a big blow to the Chargers, but Mathews' injury history was a big reason why the team loaded up on insurance, adding veterans Ronnie Brown and Jackie Battle in free agency and drafting Edwin Baker. The acquisitions are evidence the team was well prepared if something happened to Mathews. We're told that head coach Norv Turner is a big fan of Brown, who is expected to start with Mathews out. As a backup for the Eagles last season, Brown had only 42 carries and gained just 3.2 yards per carry. He racked up 200 carries in 2010 with Miami but gained just 3.7 yards per carry that season. Turner has plenty of backs to rotate through if the 30-year-old Brown needs a rest or is ineffective.
• The Buccaneers would like to be more creative with how they use SLB Quincy Black, who is coming off a disappointing season. The new coaching staff is trying to take advantage of his athleticism, lining him up in different areas and dropping him into coverage from the line of scrimmage. We hear the club has to be wary of overloading Black, who can be short-circuited. The Bucs will run the risk of slowing him down by giving him more to process.
• Saints DT Sedrick Ellis did not play up to expectations last season, and the importance of the 2012 campaign — Ellis' contract year — has not been lost on the fifth-year veteran. "It will be a pivotal point in my career and a pivotal point in my relationship with the Saints," Ellis told reporters earlier this week. "I love this team. I've been here since the start of it all and I would love to stay here and be with these guys until I finish. In order to do that, I have to have a pretty good season."
• We hear first-year Raiders defensive coordinator Jason Tarver is making his presence felt with his new club, and players have embraced him. We're told Tarver, who coached at Stanford last season, is constantly talking. He's apparently the loudest guy on the practice field.


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PRINCETON, N.J. --- Former Colby College rower Pete Morelli '02 (Cambridge, Mass.) will compete for the 2010 U.S. National Team for his second time when the squad heads to New Zealand for the 2010 World Rowing Championships.
The 80-person roster (men and women) includes 70 past national team members and 20 Olympians. Morelli will race in the Lightweight Men's Quadruple Sculls during the October 31 to November 7 event.
"We dedicated a boat in his honor in the fall of 2008," Colby head coach Stew Stokes said. "He was a leader and a great teammate while he was here and we're not surprised that his dedication to the sport and his training has led to this success."
Morelli is the first Colby rower to race at the world championship meet in both a sweep boat and a sculling boat. He raced in the lightweight men's eight at the 2006 World Rowing Championships in Eaton, England. Morelli and his crew finished fifth in that event.
Morelli, who was a captain for Colby in the 2001-02 season, will row with Matt Carey (West Simsbury, Conn.), Todd Mickelson (Woodinville, Wash.), and Brian Tryon (Indianapolis, Ind.) at the world meet. The foursome competed and won at the 2010 World Championship Trials at Mercer Lake in West Windsor, N.J., on October 1.
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By Porter Abbott
---- — Language has taken a beating this election year. Granted, spinning facts has always been a part of U.S. politics. It's an art practiced by Democrats and Republicans alike. What's new is the increase in flat-out lies, and here, if the fact-checkers are any guide, Republicans are way out in front.
In fact, the Republican convention itself was built around a deliberate falsehood: the President's words ripped from context.
What the president actually said is hard to disagree with: that if you succeeded in business, the U.S. government helped. It has helped business from the start, from the Erie Canal to the trans-continental railroad, from radio to radar, from the interstate to the internet, and in thousands of more ways.
As for the strategy of flat-out falsehood, it has roots. When Romney pollster Neil Newhouse says, "We're not going to let our campaign be dictated by fact-checkers," he's echoing the senior Bush aide who ridiculed Ron Suskind for his naive belief in pursuing the truth. The new game, he told Suskind, is that "we create our own reality."
So maybe that's why Paul Ryan produced his five fact-checked convention whoppers: he was creating reality — encouraged perhaps by the ghost of his favorite author, Ayn Rand, whispering in his ear. After all, for Rand, most of us are pretty dumb.
Well, most of us are smart enough to know when language is badly abused. After Citizens United, even if corporate money flows your way, you know a corporation isn't a "person." You know if it can't vote, can't go to jail, and can't have children, it can't be a "person."
A lawyer might say it's a "person." But then a lawyer might say rounding up enough cash to hog all the airtime is "freedom of speech."
Similarly, a politician might call himself "pro-life" by insisting all fertilized eggs become children.
But, if he turns around and promotes a budget that would deny millions of those children any kind of a life, then the proper word is "pro-birth" not "pro-life."
After all, there are two meanings of the word "life." One is the state of being alive, a condition shared by chipmunks and Justin Bieber. The other is something one has, like a good life or a bad life. The first kind of life may be necessary for the second, but the second is a measure of the first. It's this second kind of life that gives children a chance to achieve something we all value, "self-reliance."
And this word brings me to my last, "socialist," a word that has been thrown around like a rock for over a century. It's now being thrown by right-wing ideologues at a moderate Democrat whose domestic focus has been quite good with regard to life. To call him a "socialist" is worse than a bad joke.
As the Czech film maker Milos Forman said, to call the president a socialist "cheapens the experience of millions who lived, and continue to live, under brutal forms of socialism."
About the author: Porter Abbot taught narrative and rhetoric in the department of English for 40 years at the University of California Santa Barbara, where he was also Chair of English and Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts. He lives in Northport.


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Cons – We grew too fast around the end of 2011 and it really hurt our ability to keep up. While the majority of our clients did not feel the influx, our team did. The level of stress and nervousness was intense. While we have stabilized and restructured to be better equipped for such an influx since the beginning of 2012, it was a bumpy ride. We have bounced back from this problem and are much better equipped to handle the future.
Also, it gets cold in the building due to the need for the server room to be cool for the computer/IT stuff.
Advice to Senior Management – Encourage and point out all that you see as positive. Positive vibes do more for a company than awards. Also, bring back the whiteboard of questions--that was fun.
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Eastern and southern Africa
Savannah grasslands
Distinguishing Characteristics
They are one of several subspecies of plains zebras. Damara zebras are unique among the plains zebra subspecies because of their "shadow stripes," which are thinner gray lines alongside the black stripes. As with all zebras, no two sets of stripes are the same, being as unique as a human fingerprint.
Dietary Classification
Diet in the Zoo: grasses, hay, assorted browse
Diet in the Wild: grasses, leaves, bark, twigs
Life Span
Over 20 years
Very social animals that live in permanent family groups made up of a stallion and one to several mares and their foals. When threatened, the herd will huddle together in a group, and if attacked, will kick and bite. A zebra can kill a predator, such as a lion, leopard or cheetah, with a kick.
They have exceptional hearing and eyesight. When a threat is perceived, a zebra will run and can reach speeds up to 40 mph. The plains zebra has a bark quite unlike the neigh of a horse or the bray of a donkey. Their alarm signal is a yelping bark.
Damara zebras are not endangered, but the population is thought to be in decline.


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Headboard gate [1]
An antique wood headboard, trimmed to fit, becomes a gate between the front and back yards.
Pure romance [4]
Roses billow over a classic gate and arbor for a look that is pure romance. Note how the gate curves down, as a mirrior image of the arbor to create a full circle, which draws the eye inward.
Big, bold beauty [7]
From the bright blue and red color scheme to the gold adornment in its center, this gate will wow everyone.
Ornamental insert [10]
The tree-shape insert in this wood gate allows peeks and breaks up the solidness of the gate.
Ageless combo [13]
White pickets stand out brightly against moss-covered stones for a combination that is graceful and sturdy.
Enveloped in green [16]
An old iron gate can barely be seen among the lush growth at this garden entrance.
Preserving vistas [19]
Simple geometry keeps eyes where they should be—the long view—and reflects the neat rows and orderly growth.
Old-fashioned air [22]
Classic form gets a finishing touch from a floral wreath. The message clearly states that an old-fashioned garden awaits.
Oriental touch [25]
Caps on fence posts hint at the style of Japanese rooflines. Though tall, the thinness of the boards of the gate keep it from dominating the serene space.
Hospitality rules [28]
The pineapple has long been a symbol of hospitality. So guests grabbing the round handle know they are welcome in this garden.
Notable lines [31]
Curls and points on this rusty gate hint at a Victorian theme.
Standing out [34]
Though wood and metal are heavy building materials, the architecture keeps the look airy. Because there's only a living wall of plants as fence, this gate stands out as the only hardscaping.
Solid nature [37]
The arch top of the gate echoes the curving line of the wall, mitigating the solid nature of both these matierals.
Farm style [40]
Wide boards and basic structure make for a practical country look.
Mix and match [43]
There is a lot going on in this design: ironwork on top of a beam with trimmed ends, white posts holding lantern-style lights, vine-covered stone pillars, and a solid wood three-quarter height gate. But it just goes to show that complicated can be tasteful.
Trim works [46]
Elaborate trim attached to a wood fence calls to mind European styling. Castle or church doors perhaps?
Practically perfect [49]
There's nothing eleborate or unique about this pretty arrangement. And that is OK. Sometimes a garden gate is just that—a functional way to provide privacy and mark boundaries.


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Jasper —
The possibility of revamped, stricter federal gun control laws has large numbers of both proponents and opponents speaking out across the country, including local law enforcement officials.
The incident that ultimately sparked President Obama's call to reign in gun control was the Dec. 14, 2012, Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy where Adam Lanza broke into the school and began shooting. Within minutes, 20 first graders – 6 and 7-year-olds – and six staff members were killed.
That afternoon, the President addressed the tragedy from the White House and two days later at a prayer vigil in Newtown he said we couldn't tolerate this kind of tragedy anymore. He announced it was time to take meaningful action to reduce gun violence in America.
"If there is even one step we can take to save another child, or another parent, or another town, from the grief that has visited Tucson, and Aurora, and Oak Creek, and Newtown, and communities from Columbine to Blacksburg before that -- then surely we have an obligation to try," he said. Obama has stated his stance for approval on stricter gun control laws. In Hamilton County, Sheriff Harrell Reid stated his stance on the subject.
"I just would like to say that as sheriff of Hamilton County I totally agree with my fellow sheriff in Bay County and I will conduct myself and this office in the same way,"
Reid was referencing Sheriff Frank McKeithen who stated that he wouldn't take guns away from law abiding citizens and would defend the Second Amendment rights.
The President said he believes most gun owners are responsible and law-abiding, and they use their guns safely. He also strongly believes that the Second Amendment guarantees an individual right to bear arms, but to better protect our children and communities from tragic mass shootings there are common-sense steps we can take right now.
Five days after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, the President announced that Vice President Joe Biden would lead the effort to develop a set of concrete policy proposals for reducing gun violence. Biden solicited input from citizens and organizations with a wide range of concerns, perspectives and opinions while preparing his recommendations.
In addition to Biden's meetings and discussions in Washington, people from around the country joined the conversation about preventing gun violence by signing We the People petitions on the White House web site. On Jan. 15, Biden delivered his policy proposals to the President, who then signed 23 executive orders on Jan. 16, to help keep guns out of the wrong hands, make schools safer and increase access to mental health services.
Meanwhile the National Rifle Association, numerous law enforcement officials and many American citizens are "up in arms" about the sweeping changes being considered to gun control laws.


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RALEIGH — The Cardinal Gibbons boys' soccer team started the season off with two tough losses.
The 2012 N.C. High School Athletic Association 3A East runner-up lost its first two games by one goal each, but got its first win Tuesday, 3-0, against Ravenscroft.
"Winning always helps, but the importance of this was we had taken steps in the right direction," said coach Tim Healy. "We went from having an OK game Saturday (a 4-3 loss to Garner) with a lot of mistakes, to having a really good game last night (a 2-1 overtime loss to Sanderson). We didn't come out on top and for those guys to rebound and be able to play was a good thing."
Healy and Ravenscroft coach Alix Charles both agreed the annual rivalry game between the two schools was a bit less emotional this year, as each squad had spent a good deal of emotion in the days before.
Ravenscroft spent the weekend hosting its annual invitational tournament, which the Ravens won for the first time since 1986 after not making the finals since 2004.
The tournament win was big, but perhaps a bit of a distraction for the young Ravens team that lost 17 seniors from last year's team.
"I didn't expect us to do as well tonight because you win a big tournament and everybody is up and we come in and play a very strong Gibbons team, so I think that got the best of us for a little bit," Charles said. "Not to take anything away from Gibbons, but that's what you expect from a young team. ... but I'm hoping we can recover."
Cardinal Gibbons controlled the possession from the beginning of play.
Gibbons senior midfielder Cam Steele converted a penalty kick in the 35th minute to take a one-goal lead into the half and fired in another shot in the 73rd. Senior forward Matthew Springer added a third goal less than a minute later to seal the win over Ravenscroft.
Steele and defender Chase Rhode are expected to be key players and steady forces for the Crusaders this year, Healy said.
"Where we lost a lot (from last season) was up top," Healy said. "We lost a lot up top from seniors who graduated, and we lost (All-America forward) Ade Taiwo (to an ACL injury), so we went from being very dynamic to being very solid with the potential."
Steele said that while Taiwo's injury leaves a void in the team, all of the players are stepping up to fill his shoes, and Tuesday's win was a step in the right direction.
"It's big for us as a team, because it's a long season and it's a process about getting everyone on the same page because our ultimate goal is to do the best we can and make it to the state championship game," Steele said. "Today was a big day for us because we came together and we played together and we got the win."
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BART figures it costs the agency around $2 a day to maintain, illuminate and police each parking spot in its system. The daily rates riders pay run between $1 and $3. Monthly passes work out to $2 and $4 a day, and long-term parking is $5 a day in the East Bay and $6 in San Francisco and the Peninsula.
That price structure may change. Here's what BART has to say about a plan to introduce market-based parking fees:
To cover the costs of providing parking, as well as to help renovate BART's aging infrastructure, keep the cost of BART fares down, and to improve BART service, BART is considering charging market-based fees for its parking spaces. This means that parking fees at a particular station would be based on the demand for parking at that station. At stations where parking lots are full, the parking fees may be increased up to two times per year. It is expected that daily fees at most stations would be increased in 50 cent increments, while monthly reserved parking would be increased by $10.50 (which works out to about 50 cents per day). If parking lots are no longer full, the fees would be decreased.
BART is also considering market-based fees with a price cap. With a price cap, it is expected that daily parking fees would range from $1 - $3 at most stations, based on demand. Monthly reserved parking would range from $42 - $126 at most stations, based on demand.
What do you think about market-based fees?
Do you think higher parking rates could cause drivers who might've used BART to simply stay in their cars and not use public transportation at all?
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There are few things that can cause more stress to a small business owner, or any business owner, than a customer who doesn't pay as agreed. Some entrepreneurs are prepared for this as a natural cost of doing business, while others are shocked that seemingly trustworthy clients would renege on such an important promise. While we may not be able to make this problem go away entirely, we can prepare ourselves both mentally and practically for when it happens.
BEFORE IT HAPPENS: Sometimes the best offense is a good defense. What you do at the beginning of a business relationship or sale often can go a long way to preventing problems down the road. Some business owners are naturally cautious or have a background in contracts which leads them to put measures in place prior to an incident of non-payment. But many owners take action only after a horror story occurs.
Consider vetting your new customers and clients by talking to vendors and suppliers that have worked with them in the past. Many of us do business in a community where we are only one or two degrees of separation from key players and can make discreet inquiries through our network about client personality, payment patterns and any other red flags that you might want to know going in.
Also, take a hard look at your written agreements, including statements of work, service level agreements and other contracts. Ask yourself: In the worst-case scenario, will you wish you had tightened up the language or provisions? If you've been in business for a while, what are your lessons learned and are they are reflected in the agreements you use? Examples include getting a deposit before starting work, being specific about the work that is owed, and setting timelines for receiving payment, especially when there are delays beyond your control or due to the client.
WHEN IT HAPPENS: If at all possible, maintain a cash cushion against what many would say is the inevitable day that your customer either doesn't pay on time or doesn't pay at all. On the personal finance side, we know that an emergency fund is a good idea, and this is equally true on the business side. Sometimes all it takes is one delinquent customer at the wrong moment to create a cash flow emergency.
If you have such a cushion, it will make it a little easier to stay objective. When emotions are running high, try to remember not to take it personally. Customers have many possible reasons for failing to pay as agreed, and sometimes it is better not to ascribe a motivation.
Also, don't wait for an invoice to become significantly overdue before you begin communicating increasingly firm reminders, a process known as "dunning." When something is 30 days past due, it is easier to open a dialogue with your customer than when that same bill is 90 days past due. Recognize that there is a natural tendency to avoid difficult conversations, so talk sooner rather than later to minimize your client's defensiveness and embarrassment.
AFTER IT HAPPENS: Once it has become clear that payment won't be coming, you'll need to decide among a variety of options. Depending on where you live and the amount owed, there will be different avenues available to you.
You may decide to trigger an arbitration or mediation clause in your contract, or take your customer to small claims court. You may simply write off the loss as bad debt, or you may turn the matter over to a collection agency. Whatever you choose, consider seeking professional legal or financial advice before you act.
Finally, take stock and see if there's anything you want to do differently next time. If there is, get those changes implemented. If there was nothing you could have done to prevent the situation, just dust yourself off and get refocused on landing that great, promptly paying customer.
Jennie Wong is an executive coach, author of the e-book "Ask the Mompreneur" and the founder of the social shopping website CartCentric.com. Email her at TheJennieWonggmail.com.


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RALEIGH — Fresh, juicy, sweet North Carolina peaches are coming into season, and despite a hard winter, theyll be available all summer at farmers markets and roadside stands.
The crop might look a little thin in some areas because of the frost and freeze this year, said Mike Parker, a horticulture specialist at N.C. State University. But, Parker assured, There will be peaches this summer from North Carolina.
Its a good thing, since imported peaches just arent the same, said Dexter Hill, marketing specialist with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Peaches bought out-of-state likely have been picked unripe, stored and shipped, Hill said.
When you get it home and put it on your table, they will continue to ripen but they wont be as sweet as a North Carolina peach, he said. Once you pick a peach, the sugar content stops there and it doesnt get any higher.
Local peaches coming into season now are called clingstone because the pit doesnt separate easily from the fruit. They arrive early in the season, and were hurt worst by spring frosts. Semi-clingstone varieties come out a bit later, and freestone peaches are usually ready in some parts of the state by July 1.
The best place for North Carolina peaches is the Sandhills region, a strip of old beach dunes centered in Moore County. The well-drained soil and lack of rain is ideal for growing peaches, which can split or develop mold in wet conditions.
They like dry weather, said Ken Chappell, who owns a peach and apple farm and roadside stand in the area. We havent had the hard rains like you all have had. Its been missing us.
The Sandhills did get some late frost in March and April that were hard on the blossoms, which are vulnerable to freezing temperatures.
If they get damaged somehow during the freeze, it kills them, Chappell said. Most farmers down here are at 70 percent full crop. That isnt bad.
The worst freezes came in the west. Betty and Alan Davis own a peach and apple farm in Lincoln County, northwest of Charlotte, and lost their entire crop to a freeze.
We dont have any peaches at all, Betty Davis said, adding that theyre having to buy from South Carolina to have some to sell. They had a good crop last year, but coping still takes trust.
You go to bed, you sleep and you forget about it, because the Lord is in control, she said. We are caretakers, and he takes care of putting the fruit on the tree.
Even in the Sandhills, where the peaches are doing all right, the season is more than a week later than usual, Hill said.
We had a really rough winter, and it set everybody back, he said. Just about every crop blueberries, strawberries, peaches and row crops it just set everybody back.
Despite the difficulties, Hill is optimistic about this years harvest.
In all, its going to be a really good year, he said.
Peaches come after blueberries, which are just showing the first blushes of ripeness in the Triangle. They have been bursting since mid-May in the southern part of the state.
Harvest came about a week later than usual, according to Laura Lockney, who works at Ivanhoe Farms, with roughly 600 acres in Sampson County. The delay was weather-related.
Once the flowers are pollinated, the berries like some warmth, and we had a little bit of a cool spell, Lockney said, but added, Were doing very well.
The blueberry season will run through July, and the peach season runs through August.
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GREENVILLE — The Greenville Police Department is scheduled to issue a press release this afternoon, concerning the status of a missing teenager from Greenville.
The 16-year-old girl was last seen after the end of the school day Friday afternoon as she was dropped off by a Greenville Independent School District bus.
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Missing person Edsel Walker has been located and is safe as of 5:10 p.m., according to Norcross Police.
Norcross Police are asking for the public's assistance in finding a missing man in the area.
Edsel Walker, 72, was reportedly last seen at 8:30 a.m. Thursday in Norcross. He left his home to take a walk near Sheffield Road and North Norcross-Tucker Road, according to a news release from Norcross Police spokesman Capt. Brian Harr.
Walker, who suffers from dementia, is described as being a white older male, 5'11" and 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing light brown pants, a faded blue jacket and a gray stocking cap.
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I'm not a dedicated fisherman. I'll go if someone will bait my hook, take me where the fish are practically jumping into the boat, then take the fish off and throw it back. That's my idea of fishing. Oh, and it better be comfortably warm but not too hot. That's why the hoopla over the Bassmaster Classic Tournament on Grand Lake, Feb. 22-24, seemed strange to me. But the more I learned about this gold-plated fishing event, the more intrigued I became.
It seems this competition is the equivalent of the Masters for golfers or the Super Bowl for pro football — just without green jackets or halftime extravaganzas. But it is a big deal for fishermen who have qualified through a number of run-up events. No women in this year's competition. Though women are not excluded, none has ever qualified for the Classic.
B.A.S.S. — the Bass Angler Sportsman Society — was founded in Alabama in 1967. The organization held the first Bassmaster Classic in 1971. That year 24 fishermen were piled on a plane and delivered to a previously undisclosed destination (which turned out to be Lake Mead). This was to ensure that none of the competitors would be able to scope out the fishing spots. The anonymous location tradition lasted until 1977.
There was a great deal of interest in the competition and fans wanted in on the fun, so now the location is announced in advance. And fans do come. Northeast Oklahoma expects between 70,000 and 100,000 people attending various portions of the weekend activities.
The stars of the weekend are the 53 anglers who qualified for this year's tournament. Competitors come from 21 states ranging from Maine to California, Florida to Idaho — and Zimbabwe. Alabama boasts the most qualifiers with eight. Texas, Tennessee and Florida each have four.
Three Oklahoma anglers are among those vying for prize money. Tommy Biffle of Wagoner will compete in his 18th Classic. Twice, in '90 and '94, he came in second.
For Edwin Evers of Talala, this is his 12th Classic. Jason Christie of Park Hill is making his debut in the tournament. Biffle's runner-up wins were the closest any Oklahoman has come to winning the tournament.
The first-place fisherman will walk away with half a million dollars. The bottom of the pack finishers last year still won $10,000 each. Even wannabes can be winners with Bassmaster's Fantasy fishing. Details can be found at www.bassmastersfantasy.com.
But back to the real world. What do spectators do at a fishing tournament? Events take place in Grove and in Tulsa. Die-hard fans flock to the morning launch when the anglers leave for the day's fishing — 7 a.m. at Wolf Creek Park in Grove — Friday through Sunday. There will also be demo boat rides at the launch area during the tournament.
The city of Grove is hustling to complete construction of new floating boat ramps and paving of parking lots. A new dock is being assembled and portable "facilities" are being added. The town will be festooned with banners and shops will extend their hours to accommodate visitors. Citizens are scouring the lakeshore, cleaning up litter, to ready the area for national television coverage.
The BOK Center in Tulsa is the site for the daily weigh-ins. Each competitor will enter the arena in his boat — on a trailer and pulled by a truck, all suitably decorated with sponsor stickers. Entrance is free with doors opening at 3 p.m. each day. An emcee and entertainment keep the crowd occupied between weigh-ins. On Feb. 23-24, pre-weigh-in entertainment will include the Timberworks Lumberjack Show sponsored by Stihl. Watch speed carving, axe throwing and other feats. Just remember, these are professionals. Don't try this at home! On the 24th, competitors from the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University and the University of Arkansas match catches in the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series weigh-in.
A huge Outdoors Expo occupies 150,000 square feet of the Tulsa Convention Center. Visitors can visit with expert anglers, watch the leader board and check out vendors displaying fishing equipment, boats and other out-of-doors accoutrements. Admission is free — and you could win a fishing trip with Mike Iaconelli, legendary angler and past Bassmaster Classic winner. During the event, shuttles will run between hotels, event venues and Tulsa's entertainment areas.
Although Grand Lake has hosted a number of large tournaments, this is the first time a Bassmaster Classic will be headquartered in Oklahoma. You might fudge a bit by mentioning the 1979 Bassmaster Classic on Lake Texoma — but it's officially listed as Pottsboro, Texas. Even if you're not a big fishing fan, get out and check out some of the events. They're all free. And you might just get hooked on fishing. For more information, go to www.bassmaster.com and www.tulsasports.org/bassmaster.
ELAINE WARNER is an Edmond resident.


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The 14-month battle for control of American Airlines came down to two men who got their start there.
When the airline filed for bankruptcy in November 2011, Tom Horton was simultaneously elevated to CEO. But from the minute he reached the top, a number of forces started converging against him. The airline's unions didn't trust him. Those owed money by American questioned his plans.
The strongest opposition, however, soon came from his old friend Doug Parker. The two had worked side-by-side as financial analysts at American's Fort Worth, Texas, headquarters in the 1980s, until Parker moved on to other airlines, eventually becoming CEO of rival US Airways.
But there was never going to be room for both at the top of American.
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Weather: A dry intro to the weekendFriday and Saturday should remain rain-free although there could be a stray shower or two late Saturday afternoon or evening.
10 things to do around town this weekendTake in a show, learn about history, or partake in the summer tradition of the Fredericksburg Fair. There's lots to do.
High-profile restaurant closes downtownThe Orion Sushi Bar & Lounge in downtown Fredericksburg closed its doors Monday, just two days shy of its one-year anniversary.
Fredericksburg Fair: What to expectThe Fredericksburg Fair will fill up the fairgrounds with 10 days of family fun. The fair kicks off Friday, July 25.
Mixed opinions on 'Skins nameA poll of 701 NFL fans showed that 65 percent support keeping the name, while 56 percent said they wouldn't buy the merchandise of a Washington team with a different moniker.
Stafford doctor faces federal drug chargesA doctor who practiced in Stafford County for 20 years was indicted Thursday on 45 federal charges.
Doctor hosting free training programFredericksburg-area residents who want to run for a good cause can take part in a free eight-week training program starting next week.
Two city vehicles broken intoHere's today's crime report from the Fredericksburg Police Department.
Spotsy fugitive caught in StaffordA man who eluded the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office Thursday morning was captured around 7:50 p.m. and is in custody.
$9M in insurance rebates comingVirginia consumers will receive about $9 million from insurance companies in rebates linked to part of the Affordable Care Act.
Boarding school director chargedA former program director at a Christian-themed boarding school in Caroline County is facing additional criminal charges.
Woman avoids prison termWoman who ran an unlicensed day care center in her home has pleaded guilty to felony child neglect after a toddler in her care became covered with human bite marks.
Event honors Secretariat's kinMeadow Event Park in Caroline County will debut its new horse show arena this weekend with an event that includes a tribute to Secretariat and his descendants.
Apartments going up at Courthouse VillageProject will feature 36 single-bedroom and 30 two-bedroom apartments averaging just over 1,000 square feet in each unit.
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Will the mayor of the Grove run for mayor of Los Angeles?
With the deadline for entering next year's contest to replace Antonio Villaraigosa only weeks away, billionaire mall developer Rick Caruso is closing in on a decision.
Will the mayor of the Grove run for mayor of Los Angeles?
With the deadline for entering next year's contest to replace Antonio Villaraigosa only weeks away, billionaire mall developer Rick Caruso is closing in on a decision.
The shopping center mogul has flirted with the idea for years, but interest in his intentions has intensified after another potential front-runner from outside City Hall, Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, announced he was staying out.
Caruso has been conferring with a team of political consultants and recently told a magazine that "the timing is very right." He previously signaled that he would decide by mid-September, but aides would only say an announcement was coming.
They are quick to note that Caruso's newly disclosed plan for a sprawling mall near San Diego should not be read as a sign he's lost interest in City Hall.
The entrance of Caruso, a former Republican who recently changed his party affiliation to "decline to state," would shake up a field of candidates dominated by three veteran Democratic elected leaders, particularly if he was willing to draw on his estimated $2-billion personal fortune to finance a campaign.
Caruso declined to be interviewed for this article. But he appeared to be testing a theme when he told Women's Wear Daily last month that the contest's front-runners — City Controller Wendy Greuel and council members Jan Perry and Eric Garcetti — were "part of the problem, not part of the solution." In other venues, he has accused officials of doing too little to lower the city's high unemployment rate and reduce the taxes he says are driving business away.
Should Caruso enter and win, he would stand out among modern L.A. mayors, controlling a high-profile portfolio of real estate holdings in the same city he would be trying to govern.
Caruso's company is currently at work on a massive retail and condo development near the Beverly Center. And his signature shopping and dining venue, the Grove, occupies 17 acres of prime property in the Fairfax District, its winding streets, grassy park space and electric monorail channeling Mayberry more than a shopping mall.
Elsewhere, Caruso's company is trying to significantly expand its holdings with several large developments, including a resort in Montecito and an elaborate outdoor mall in Las Vegas.
Ethics expert Judy Nadler said his Los Angeles real estate could pose conflicts of interest, even if Caruso appoints somebody else to lead his company, as he has vowed to do if he decides to run.
"Hypothetically, if there were some other place in the city that someone wanted to develop that might compete with the success of his property, that would make it very difficult to have an unbiased opinion," said Nadler, a senior fellow in government ethics at Santa Clara University.
Caruso would potentially have to recuse himself from decisions on a range of transportation, infrastructure and other issues that could affect his business interests. An aide to Caruso said the mogul had researched the issue and was confident he could avoid ethical dilemmas and govern effectively.
Others have successfully parlayed strong business backgrounds into running big cities, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and former L.A. Mayor Richard Riordan among them. But a Caruso candidacy could face special challenges, some stemming from controversies during his service on local government commissions.
As president of the city Police Commission a decade ago, Caruso drew fire from the black community for his role in denying a second term to then-Police Chief Bernard C. Parks and for a slur he allegedly directed at U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters.
More recently he withdrew from the Coliseum Commission after alleged financial improprieties by former managers of the venue.
There's also the potential political liability of his past Republican Party affiliation — he's helped raise money for GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney — in heavily Democratic Los Angeles. But aides note he's also given to Democrats. And there's the fact that his name recognition outside business and political circles is limited, a point underscored last week in a random sampling of shoppers at the Grove.
"Who is that?" Xavier Ortiz responded when asked if he thought Caruso should run for mayor.
Ortiz visits the mall often — he and his girlfriend had their first date there six years ago — but like many visitors he said he knew nothing about the man who built it. Political analysts say that if Caruso runs, he'll have to spend heavily to correct that deficit before the primary in March.


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