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The drug dealers, addicts and prostitutes called it the Dog Pound.
That was Columbus Coolidge Avenue back in the 1990s, and thats where Shawnita Campbell lived and died, according to prosecutors who this week told a jury the bully of Coolidge Avenue, Michael York Miller, was the gunman who shot her in the head.
The jury believed it, deliberating only about an hour Friday before finding Miller guilty of murder, using a firearm to commit a crime and two counts of threatening a witness. Judge William Rumer set Millers sentencing for 2 p.m. May 30.
In closing arguments Friday, Assistant District Attorney Michael Craig laid out the evidence he said was sufficient to find Miller guilty in the cold case, particularly two eyewitnesses' testimony:
A woman recognized Miller in the back seat of a car with Campbell before hearing a shot and seeing Campbell writhe and gurgle as she choked on her own blood; and another woman said while he was looking for Campbell that day, Miller told her, If you see that bitch, you tell her Ive got something for her.
Said Craig: The bully of Coolidge Avenue was full of rage.
The second witness said she also heard a shot, after which Miller got out of a car, walked over to her and warned her not to report what happened.
His terrorizing the neighborhood had the desired effect, Craig said: For a decade no one would say what they knew about Campbells homicide. Nobody was talking, the prosecutor said. Silence reigned supreme back then on Coolidge Avenue.
Only when Columbus cold-case detective Sgt. Randy Long reopened the investigation did witnesses finally start to talk.
The first to talk was Angela Lyles, a mother of 13 who fled Columbus after Campbells homicide. Police caught up with her in 2010 in Dallas, Texas, where she was jailed for burglary.
But in her first interview with detectives, she lied, saying she couldnt recognize Miller in a photo lineup, and instead picking another picture as the more likely suspect. Later she called investigators back, saying she had been paranoid that Miller or one of his associates might track her down.
She agreed to speak to police again, and the second time identified Miller as Campbells killer.
Next came Tuiquana Dowdell, who also reported seeing Miller and Campbell together and hearing a shot, the same day Miller had told her he was looking for Campbell.
But the witnesses' stories conflicted on certain points, and having been denizens of Coolidge Avenue, with criminal records of their own, their credibility was questioned.
In his closing argument Friday, Defense attorney Robert Wadkins Jr. decried the prosecutions case for having not one piece of credible evidence, not one credible witness.
Authorities had no physical evidence connecting Miller to the slaying, and their two crucial witnesses were women who had lied to the police before, and whose accounts didnt match.
Lyles told police she was in her boyfriend's house when she heard loud arguing outside, and recognized Campbells voice. She went out to investigate, heard a firecracker sound, looked into a white or tan car and saw Miller in the back seat with Campbell, who appeared to be having seizures as she gurgled. The car drove off, she said, and she never saw the drivers face.
Lyles said the car was parked facing one direction on Coolidge Avenue; Dowdell said it faced the other way, Wadkins told the jury.
Lyles said Miller remained in the back seat as the car pulled away. Dowdell said he got out, walked to where Dowdell stood with a friend and told them both, You better keep your mouth shut. She said he then walked back to the car and got in before the car drove away, Wadkins noted.
These stories dont add up, the attorney said. These are the people the state is asking you to put your faith in.
Wadkins noted also that when a transmission repair shop owner found Campbells body about 7:45 a.m. the next day a few blocks away on Warehouse Avenue, he saw a pool of blood beneath her head, an indication she could have been shot there and bled out.
Wadkins said Dowdell was high on crack the day Campbell died, and was a felon previously found guilty of giving police false information. He said Lyles was schizophrenic and bipolar, also had used crack, and initially lied to police in Dallas when they first asked her about Campbells death.
These witnesses are unworthy of your belief, Wadkins told jurors, later asking, If they asked you to lend them money, would you?
Craig countered by paraphrasing the Bible: Let he who is perfect cast the first stone.
Millers conduct evidenced the actions of a coward and a bully, and the witnesses were brave to risk his ire by testifying, Craig said, of Dowdell adding, Now she comes into court and shes treated like shes on trial.
Victims like Campbell cant get justice if Columbus adheres to a code of silence on the street and a list of undesirables considered unfit to testify in its courtrooms, Craig said. Those conditions leave bullies like Miller free to stalk the streets and terrorize neighborhoods, he said.
Craig told jurors that even if they didnt believe the evidence was sufficient to prove Miller fired the fatal shot, his presence in the car with Campbell still made him a party to the crime, and under Georgia law just as guilty as whoever pulled the trigger.


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Arizona Cardinals
Dave Zastudil - #9 - P
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|Bay Village, OH
|Years played
|2002, 4th round, 14th pick by Ravens
Cardinals WR Doucet may have sports hernia
According to multiple media outlets, Cardinals WR Early Doucet missed practice with a possible sports hernia Wednesday — an injury that could keep him out of action for a "few" weeks if indeed the injury is a sports hernia, PFW Cardinals ...
Cardinals make switch at FB
The Cardinals made a change at fullback, cutting Jerome Johnson and signing Reagan Maui'a.
Fitzgerald spoils Bradford's debut; Cardinals win 17-13
Larry Fitzgerald got loose for a go-ahead 21-yard touchdown catch with 6:13 to play in the Arizona Cardinals 17-13 victory over the St. Louis Rams on Sunday.
Report: Warner plans to stay retired
With all of the question marks surrounding the Cardinals' quarterbacks, Kurt Warner isn't coming back, despite requests from his former team.
Cardinals RB Wells questionable for Sunday
Cardinals RB Beanie Wells (knee) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable for the season opener against the Rams.
Hall could be Cardinals' QB of future
Make way for undrafted rookie QB Max Hall, a local boy who has wasted precious little time making good with the Cardinals and their fans.
Cardinals WR Fitzgerald ready for season opener
After WR Larry Fitzgerald's second practice since spraining his right knee, Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt said his top receiver is "moving along just fine."
Ten most intriguing players of Week One
Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald won't become a fantasy nonfactor just because Kurt Warner has retired, writes Pat Fitzmaurice in his discussion of this week's intriguing fantasy players.
Uninspiring presence brings Leinart down in desert
More than anything, Matt Leinart's lackluster command in the pocket, as well as in the locker room, was responsible for his fall from grace in Arizona.
Cardinals cut ties with QB Matt Leinart
The Cardinals released QB Matt Leinart, who failed to win the team's starting job this summer.
Eagles trade for OG Wells, place Abiamiri on PUP list
Needing some healthy bodies on the offensive line, the Eagles acquired OG Reggie Wells from Arizona for an undisclosed draft choice. Philly also placed DE Victor Abiamiri on the PUP list and cut 10 players.
Cardinals reward DT Dockett with extension
While the Cardinals have made news mostly for their QB situation recently, they changed the tone Wednesday, signing DT Darnell Dockett to a four-year contract extension.
Report: Cardinals shopping Leinart
In what has turned into a very public quarterback battle in Arizona, reports indicate that the Cardinals are now talking with teams about trading QB Matt Leinart.
Arizona trims down to 75
To bring down its roster to the league-required 75-player maximum by this afternoon, Arizona placed two players on injured lists and released another.
Eagles trade FB Scott to Cardinals for CB Calvin
The Eagles announced Monday that they have traded FB Charles Scott to the Cardinals for CB Jorrick Calvin, a swap of 2010 sixth-round draft picks.
Zastudil has won the punting job for the Cardinals.||||||| The Cardinals released Graham, the team's punter the past two seasons so Zastudil has beaten out the incumbent.
Zastudil is out for the season because of a right knee injury.||||||| Coach Eric Mangini said Zastudil's surgically repaired knee was not responding, so the team decided to place him on injured reserve, ending his season before it started. Zastudil missed eight games last season with a torn patellar tendon in his plant leg. Zastudil had an operation during the offseason. Mangini said he expects the 31-year-old Zastudil to do all he can to get back for 2011. Reggie Hodges will take over as Cleveland's starting punter.
Zastudil will miss more training camp when he returns from Colorado after getting his right knee examined.||||||| Zastudil had been expected to return to the Browns by now, but coach Eric Mangini said "plans changed" and the eight-year veteran will not be back until Wednesday. Mangini said Zastudil did not undergo another procedure on his knee. He had surgery on a torn patellar tendon late last season. Mangini did not say Monday when he expected Zastudil to be back on the field.
Zastudil was placed on injured reserve with a season-ending knee injury.||||||| Zastudil played in eight games for the Browns this season and averaged 44.7 yards per punt.
Zastudil will not play in the team's season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday because of a back injury.||||||| Zastudil's back injury limited his participation in practice in the week leading up to the team's regular season debut. He had been listed as questionable by the team Friday.


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Quote:Many first-timers plop their new telescope down under the stars and find they have no idea where to even start.
Quote:Priority should be aperture.
Quote:Anyways friends, I finally decided to go with Celestron Nextstar 6 SE GOTO, after reading lots and lots of material from CloudyNights.
Quote:Thank you so much friends for your grand welcome and sharing excellent thoughts on my question and guiding me on that
..Actually, here in India I stay in Mumbai a highly polluted city in the world, so dark sky is next to impossible for me, and I also aware that for my hobby I need to go out of city at least 100 miles away
and I am going to do that on each of the weekends from now....:)
Quote:Regarding deciding on 6" Celestron telescope (SCT) is due to budget constraint, because we don't have a direct shop or a direct dealer of Celestron / Orion /Meade etc. in India,(so this cost me double the actual price after import) and I have also seen that there is no direct shipping possible from any of the major sites like Amazon, telescope.com etc. I know Ebay does that but I don't have good experience with ebay global / India in past
I was in US (Texas Austin) for some while last year for company's work and I enjoyed the darker sky then that time I decided to buy one 11 telescope of Celestron over there, but then I got to know that importing Telescope in my country is a very BIG Deal and still if I am importing the same and taking along with me then I need to salute each Custom officer (corrupt ppl)
:(Anyways friends, I finally decided to go with Celestron Nextstar 6 SE GOTO, after reading lots and lots of material from CloudyNights. I strongly recommend Cloudy Nights is the excellent site for anyone who is interested in gaining information on Astronomy / Astrography / on Equipment / for Beginners, because here you get knowledge based on Experience and not just a theory / concepts. As well for any in-depth material and all kind of queries regarding Astronomy gets well answered. I feel myself proud to be a member of such a excellent and extraordinary site. Thanks to site administrator for the same for giving me a membership.Thanks each of you who guided me. I will keep you all posted on my progress. Also I will require your help on buying accessories like eye-pieces, filters and many more thing.Once again Many Thanks to you all
...God Bless you all ..:)Regards,- Mohit
Quote:Quote:Priority should be aperture.I simply can't agree with this. I have big scopes (20"). I have small scopes (4"). I use all of them for deep sky observing.In my opinion, useability is far more important than aperture. If it is something you can and will take outside, you will see far more than with some bigger telescope that is just too much effort.There are many hundreds of objects that can be seen in a telescope as small as 4 inches.I'm not disputing that aperture is nice to have. I own the 20" for a reason. But I don't think it is the priority.-- Shifting gears as to whether the OP should get a goto scope or not, we don't have enough information. A lot depends on what you want to look at and how. Some people are stamp collectors. They like getting as many objects logged as possible. A goto scope can make those people very happy. On the other hand, some people really enjoy the hunt and knowing the context of where an object actually is, etc. A goto scope for them may be nothing but added expense. Some people are in the middle. I'm one of them. Sometimes I enjoy just seeing a lot of different objects fast. Sometimes, I like taking my time and doing it the old fashion way.
Quote:If you are going with an SCT, i would suggest an 8" as it has enough resolving power to show detailed views of planets and is really the baseline for resolving globular clusters. It also is forgiving of eyepieces making use of plossls and 68 degree ep's very enjoyable. If you ever decide to go with binoviewers the additional aperture is essential. Anything less, SCT wise, IMO will leave you wanting.bc
Quote:Mohit,Here is a great site for scope calculations. Just fill in the data and it calculates Magnification, FOV, etc.http://www.nexstarsite.com/Downloads.htmFred


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Originally published on Thu December 19, 2013 3:36 pm
Saying that his mission "is to go forth and tell people about why I follow Christ and also what the Bible teaches, and part of that teaching is that women and men are meant to be together," Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson isn't backing away from the comments he's made about gays that have led A&E to suspend him from the popular show indefinitely.
Robertson, in a statement to Fox News' FOX411, goes on to say:
Oklahoma's top finance official says state agencies should prepare for reduced or flat budgets in the next fiscal year.
"It will be tight," Secretary of Finance Preston Doerflinger said describing the prospects for the 2015 fiscal year budget.
Early estimates show the Legislature will have about $6.9 billion to appropriate for the fiscal year that begins July 1. That's about $273 million, or 3.8 percent, less than lawmakers spent on the current fiscal year.
The legal battle over the language that would allow Oklahoma voters to decide on a way to pay for tornado shelters in public schools was in court today, but it's not known when there might be a ruling in the case.
Attorney David Slane, representing the group Take Shelter Oklahoma, told an Oklahoma Supreme Court referee that Attorney General Scott Pruitt missed his deadline to change the title of the group's initiative petition.
Harold Hamm, CEO of major Oklahoma-based petroleum producer Continental Resources, used to be against the Keystone XL pipeline.
Then he was for it.
Now he says the pipeline isn't really needed anymore.
The Library of Congress has selected the Oklahoma movie The Daughter of Dawn as one of 25 films inducted to its 2013 National Film Registry.
The Oklahoma Historical Society says the film registry is a collection of cinematic treasures that represent important cultural, artistic and historic achievements in filmmaking.
Originally published on Wed December 18, 2013 4:08 pm
Now that the bipartisan budget agreement has passed the Senate and is headed for the president's desk, it's a good time to consider some of the takeaways from the past two weeks of congressional Sturm und Drang.
Here are five:
Congress still works, sort of.
In the more rural parts of Oklahoma City there are thousands of residents who don't pay for trash pickup, and they never have.
Even in 1994, when public health concerns drove the city council to add more than 10,000 rural homes to trash collection routes, many residents started a boycott that's still going almost 20 years later, as The Oklahoman's William Crum reports:
Originally published on Thu December 19, 2013 7:37 am
In recent months, NPR staff has published a series of questions-and-answer stories related to the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Now we've compiled them into an interactive so you can explore answers that are most relevant to you.
There are nearly 80 questions, ranging from who's eligible to how much insurance might cost, among two dozen topics. Filter the list by selecting categories or asking questions.
Did we miss an important question? Let us know.
Originally published on Wed December 18, 2013 9:25 am
California's San Joaquin Valley is one of the most productive farm regions in the world. But many farmworkers struggle to feed their families fresh and healthy food because they can't afford to buy the produce that grows all around them.
The Ortiz family in Raisin City, Calif., faces this very problem.
The Legislature will be asked to consider putting a $500,000 bond issue to fund school storm shelters on a statewide ballot, State Rep. Joe Dorman said Tuesday.
The Rush Springs Democrat was the principal architect of an initiative petition effort aimed at getting the issue before voters.
"I absolutely am filing a bill…" to put the question on the ballot, Dorman said Tuesday. "That is going to be my number one goal in this legislative session."


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It's a different kind of Darwin Award: the Playmate gene, passed from mother to daughter, ensuring survival of the fittest and constant attention from males of the species. Examine the evidence before you in the curvy form of Crystal McCahill, the 25-year-old daughter of Miss August 1968 Gale Olson. "I think every girl who has the figure for it wishes she could be a Playmate, and I'm no exception," said Gale in her Playmate interview. "All I can say is, I am lucky!" Yet when luck strikes twice, it seems less like luck than destiny. (It has happened just once before, when Miss December 1960 Carol Eden saw her daughter Simone grace the Centerfold in February 1989.) "I always knew my mother was in Playboy," says the Illinois-born Crystal. "I remember telling my brothers and sisters, 'I'm going to do that one day. I'm going to do the exact same pose.' I mentioned it to my mom when I was about 15, and she said, 'Wait a few years and then decide.' Now she's totally for it and so excited for me." Gale said she wanted to have a large family when she spoke to Playboy back in 1968, and she got her wish: Crystal has two brothers and four sisters, ranging in age from 14 to 39. "I really can't imagine life without them," says Crystal. "I think it makes everything that much better when you are able to rely on your family and have someone there whenever you need them." Miss May 2009 celebrated her sixth birthday on a plane flying with her family to Hawaii, where she lived for several years and went to a Japanese school. She moved with her family back to Chicago and was soon defying child labor laws to work at a pizza parlor. "My dad lied to get me the job," she explains, "and said I was 15 when I was 14. For my 15th birthday my co-workers gave me a sweet-16 necklace. I felt so bad. To this day they think I'm a year older." Still in Chicago, she lives with her "chill" Pomeranian, Elvis, and tends bar at several hot Chicago clubs. After hours the sexy mixologist seeks a different scene entirely. "I don't like to go out to loud clubs all the time," she says. "I like having people over to my house. My girlfriend once planned a slumber party – gossiping, pillow fights, hide-and-seek – all the good stuff. I've always met my boyfriends through my friends because I'm very focused at work, and I think it's unprofessional to give my number out when I'm behind the bar." Come on – never? Crystal cracks. "Yeah, I've done it," she laughs. "But it's not a good idea. They always say a girl dates someone like her father, right? I grew up always laughing, having a good time and not taking myself too seriously. I definitely like funny guys – Dane Cook is my main crush right now. I'm also very spontaneous and always need change." Everything changed quickly for Crystal after she tried out during our 55th anniversary Playmate search. She received positive feedback, and then she ran into the Girls Next Door, filming at Hooters. "Bridget came over and asked if she could interview me for her radio show," says Crystal. "A few days later I ran into Photography Director Gary Cole for a second time at a restaurant. He said, 'Yes, I think it's meant to be.' Then I met Hef, whom I love and think is such an incredible person. All those years I waited to be a Playmate like my mom, and this just happened so fast. I think if you believe in it, you can do whatever you want."
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8-bit your home with game cartridges arted to high (score!) heaven.
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Gallery Crawl | Jan 30, 2010
Amy Casey
In January 2010 Gallery Crawl visited Michael Rosenthal Gallery in San Francisco to see Ohio artist Amy Casey's latest self-titled exhibition. Casey's latest work explores ideas of rebirth and community survival.
Gallery Crawl | Jan 29, 2010
Katherine Westerhout: Rust Belt
In January 2010 Gallery Crawl stopped by Electric Works Gallery to meet Oakland photographer Katherine Westerhout. Known for exploring inaccessible territory, Westerhout's latest subjects are forgotten buildings in Philadelphia, Buffalo, and Detroit.
Gallery Crawl | Nov 24, 2009
Odessa Staircase Redux -- November 2009, Pt. 2
In November 2009, Gallery Crawl visited the Haines Gallery in San Francisco to interview multi-media artist Kota Ezawa about his exhibition of photographs and works on paper based on the Odessa Steps Sequence from Sergei Eisenstein's The Battleship Potemkin.
Gallery Crawl | Nov 20, 2009
Sparrow Lane -- November 2009, Pt. 1
View the Gallery Crawl interview with photographer Holly Andres. Her Sparrow Lane series, on view at SF's Robert Koch Gallery through December 24, depicts a mysterious narrative about the transitional space between girlhood and womanhood.
Gallery Crawl | Oct 21, 2009
Plume -- October 2009
In October 2009 Gallery Crawl headed to Hatch Galllery in Oakland to interview artists Stephani Martinez and Evan Holm about their new show, Plume, a collection of mixed-media works, including a wall crawling with buttons, and a painting machine powered by piano keys.
Also on KQED.org this week ...
KQED Summer Fun Adventures
This summer, KQED is partnering with tons of fun places in the Bay Area offering exciting adventures and special savings when you show your MemberCard.
KQED's Hot Summer Days and Night Guide
Our critics pick for the season's best concerts, books, movies, outdoor plays, visual arts and more.


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Tampa Jazz Calendar — Branford Marsalis; Maria Schneider w/ USF Jazz Ensemble; Jazz Songbirds
Upcoming jazz shows:
Sunday, March 23 — Jazz Songbirds: Denise Moore, Karen Benjey, Valerie Gillespie (plus Alejandro Arena and Stephen Bucholtz), Palladium Theater (Side Door), St. Petersburg, 3 p.m.; $18 advance, $20 day of show
Monday, March 31 — Monday Night Jazz Series: Maria Schneider with the USF Jazz Ensemble, USF Concert Hall, Tampa, 7:30 p.m.; $8 and $12 advance; $10 and $15 day of show
Thursday, April 3 — Branford Marsalis Quartet, Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg, 8 p.m.; $39, $49, and $59
Tuesday, May 7 — Rhapsody on Fifth: Wycliffe Gordon, Mark Markham, Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg, 7 p.m.; $25 and $50
Have info on jazz shows? Send details on concerts (not club listings) to email@example.com
Springfest, Straight Ahead — Americana, Folk, Bluegrass, Country, More
A quick reminder: Suwannee Springfest, the annual extravaganza of Americana, folk, bluegrass, country, altcountry, and other related genres, returns to the Spirit of the Suwannee Park in Live Oak (north Florida).
I'll be there for the 18th edition of the acoustic-oriented fest, with my family in tow. We're really looking forward to seeing the Avett Brothers, the Punch Brothers, Jason Isbell, the Del McCoury Band, Donna the Buffalo, Steep Canyon Rangers, Jim Lauderdale, Sam Bush, and a multi-genre supergroup, the Southern Soul Assembly, with J.J. Grey (Mofro), Anders Osborne, Luther Dickinson, and Marc Broussard.
The fest officially starts today and continues until about 8 p..m. on Sunday, with the majority of the headliners slated late afternoon or evening on Friday and Saturday.
Complete details are HERE.
Best Jazz of 2013 — My Top 10 + 25 more
As usual, plenty of top-flight jazz was released this year, and I only had the chance to hear a fraction of it.
I've been asked to submit several Top 10 lists to various publications and polls, so I thought I'd go include and offer my picks here, too.
Below, in alphabetical order, are 10 of my favorite new jazz releases of 2013:
Wayne Shorter Tops 2013 NPR Music Jazz Critics Poll
The Wayne Shorter Quartet's "Without a Net" topped this year's NPR Music Jazz Critics Poll, which drew the participation of 136 writers (including me) from around the world.
Releases from the Craig Taborn Trio, Charles Lloyd & Jason Moran, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Steve Coleman & Five Elements, and Tim Berne's Snakeoil rounded ou tthe Top 5 vote getters.
Interesting to see that three from my own Top 10 — Shorter's CD, the Dave Douglas Quintet's "Time Travel," and Terence Blanchard's "Magnetic" — were among the Top 10 in the NPR poll.
Full results are here, Francis Davis's analysis of the results is here, and the individual ballots are here.
Drye & Drye, "Open Letter" (CD review)
Drye & Drye, "Open Letter" (NCM Records)
Refreshing concept, smartly executed: Brooklyn-based trombonist Brian Drye and his father, baritone saxophonist Howard Drye (both hail from Rhode Island), team up for a double-album featuring original compositions honoring their various influences. The horns are the thing, with the two joined by trumpeter Jeff Hermanson and clarinetist, alto and soprano saxophonist Mike McGinnis, and the piano-less rhythm section of bassist Dan Fabricatore and drummer Vinnie Sperrazza.
Rich sonorities and engaging themes characterize these 10 tracks, with highlights of the first disc (Howard's pieces) including the soprano-led soul-jazz groove tune "Precious Silver," dedicated to Horace Silver; the slinky ballad "The Empty Chair," for Johnny Hodges; and jaunty opener "Blues for Jimmy."
On disc two (Brian's tunes), "Elbows," for Monk, is all sharp angles and quirky twists, and offers plenty of space for the trombonist's rangy, invigorating solo. Also notable: Brian's moody, color-shifting "April 1st, 1910," dedicated to Harry Carney, and bouncy bop burner "Home Brew."
Dumpstaphunk, "Dirty Word" (CD review)
(originally published in JazzTimes)
Dumpstaphunk, "Dirty Word" (Louisiana Red Hot Records)
The New Orleans funk is steep and the let's-all-get-along unity groove is deep on Dirty Word, the second full-length recording from a band that's steadily evolved since its informal start a decade ago at Jazz Fest, as an all-star collective led by keyboardist Ivan Neville. Once something of a loosely organized outfit heavily informed by the Meters and the Neville Brothers—Ivan is Aaron's son, guitarist Ian is Art's son, and practically the entire band has worked with Nevilles bands old or new—Dumpstaphunk now is more focused and song-oriented. And influences like P-Funk and Sly and the Family Stone make their presence known on Dirty Word.
Drummer-singer Nikki Glaspie, a relatively new addition, helps recast the sound and feel of the band, locking in from the get-go with twin bass guitarists Hall and Nick Daniels III, and sharing lead vocals on opener "Dancin to the Truth." That tune and the title track launch the disc with hard-slamming rhythm figures and multicolor keys and guitars, the kind of sonic gumbo that typically keeps fans moving nonstop during the group's raucous shows.
Like the band's hometown concerts, the CD is party-packed with musical guests, starting with Ani DiFranco, who sings on "Dirty Word," and saxophonist Skerik and Troy Andrews, a.k.a. Trombone Shorty, who provide tangy blasts on "I Wish You Would." The biggest bash comes with "Raise the House," its Meters/Neville groove bolstered by the playing and singing of keyboardist Art Neville, Trombone Shorty and the Rebirth Brass Band. Flea, of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, makes it a triple-bass showdown on the heavy funk-rock crunch of "If I'm in Luck," a '70s Betty Davis track here benefiting from Glaspie's soulful blues belting and Ian Neville's acid-washed solo. And a three-part horn section enhances the percolating funk of "I Know You Know" and Larry Graham's "Water."
Jazz Grammy Nominees: Wayne Shorter, Terence Blanchard, Gregory Porter, Chuck Owen and the Jazz Surge
The top Grammy nominations largely left me cold, but several worthy projects are recognized in Grammy's jazz categories.
Several of the nominees — including Terence Blanchard, Wayne Shorter, and Gregory Porter — made my own Top 10 jazz list (to be published by JazzTimes, NPR and the JJA). Wayne Wallace's "Latin Jazz-Jazz Latin," my pick for Latin jazz CD of the year, was honored in Grammy's Latin Jazz category. And kudos to the great — and omnipresent — jazz bassist Christian McBride, nominated for best jazz instrumental album.
Chuck Owen and the Jazz Surge didn't nab a nomination for best large ensemble for the group's "River Runs" CD (also on my Top 10 list). It deserves one.
The good news: The longtime University of South Florida jazz prof picked up TWO nominations in other categories: best instrumental composition for "Bound Away" and best instrumental arrangement for "Side Hikes — A Ridge Away."
Best Improvised Jazz Solo
Don't Run – Terence Blanchard, soloist
Song For Maura – Paquito D'Rivera, soloist
Song Without Words #4: Duet – Fred Hersch, soloist
Stadium Jazz – Donny McCaslin, soloist
Orbits – Wayne Shorter, soloist
Best Jazz Vocal Album
The World According To Andy Bey – Andy Bey
Attachments – Lorraine Feather
Liquid Spirit – Gregory Porter
WomanChild – Cécile McLorin Salvant
After Blue – Tierney Sutton
Guided Tour – The New Gary Burton Quartet
Money Jungle: Provocative In Blue – Terri Lyne Carrington
Life Forum – Gerald Clayton
Pushing The World Away – Kenny Garrett
Out Here – Christian McBride Trio
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
Brooklyn Babylon – Darcy James Argue's Secret Society
Night In Calisia – Randy Brecker, W¿odek Pawlik Trio & Kalisz Philharmonic
Wild Beauty – Brussels Jazz Orchestra Featuring Joe Lovano
March Sublime – Alan Ferber
Intrada – Dave Slonaker Big Band
Best Latin Jazz Album
La Noche Más Larga – Buika
Song For Maura – Paquito D'Rivera And Trio Corrente
Yo – Roberto Fonseca
Egg¿n – Omar Sosa
Latin Jazz-Jazz Latin – Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet
Best Instrumental Composition
Bound Away – Chuck Owen, composer (Chuck Owen & The Jazz Surge)
California Pictures For String Quartet – Gordon Goodwin, composer (Quartet San Francisco)
Koko On The Boulevard – Scott Healy, composer (Scott Healy Ensemble)
Pensamientos For Solo Alto Saxophone And Chamber Orchestra – Clare Fischer, composer (The Clare Fischer Orchestra)
String Quartet No. 1: Funky Diversion In Three Parts – Vince Mendoza, composer (Quartet San Francisco)
Best Instrumental Arrangement
Invitation – Kim Richmond, arranger (The Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra)
On Green Dolphin Street – Gordon Goodwin, arranger (Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band)
Side Hikes – A Ridge Away – Chuck Owen, arranger (Chuck Owen & The Jazz Surge)
Skylark – Nan Schwartz, arranger (Amy Dickson)
Wild Beauty – Gil Goldstein, arranger (Brussels Jazz Orchestra Featuring Joe Lovano)
Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)
La Vida Nos Espera – Nan Schwartz, arranger (Gian Marco)
Let's Fall In Love – Chris Walden, arranger (Calabria Foti Featuring Seth MacFarlane)
The Moon's A Harsh Mistress – John Hollenbeck, arranger (John Hollenbeck)
Swing Low – Gil Goldstein, arranger (Bobby McFerrin & Esperanza Spalding)
What A Wonderful World – Shelly Berg, arranger (Gloria Estefan)
The nominations were announced Friday night. For the full list, click here


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Klapisch: Yankees aren't particularly interested in Marlon ByrdBy
Via Bob Klapisch: The Yankees are not particularly interested in outfielder Marlon Byrd. The Mets have said they intend to hold onto him unless they're blown away with offer, which could just be posturing. Then again, they did hold onto Scott Hairston for no apparent reason last summer, so who knows.
Byrd, 35, has hit .271/.316/.502 (125 wRC+) with 15 homers this year, his best season in about six years now. He's transformed himself from more of a contact hitter into a power guy by simply swinging out of his shoes more often: Byrd has his highest fly ball rate (38.4%), homer-to-fly ball rate (19.7%), and swing-and-miss rate (14.9%) in years. The last two numbers are career highs by far. The Mets are paying Byrd just $700k total in 2013 and the Yankees sure could use some right-handed power, but I'm not really expecting the two crosstown rivals to get together for a deal.
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Would be fun watching fans cheer for Byrd while booing ARod…
Bring back Raul.
Why didn't they?
Probably because he's 41 and the front office figured last season was all he had left. They turned out to be wrong, but it was an understandable decision at the time. I love Ibanez, though, and would welcome him back for the stretch run.
I have no interest in Marlon Byrd either. I'd rather stick with the three guys we have, especially now that Grandy is swinging again.
I don't think it's worth making the Mets an offer that would blow them away for Byrd. But his salary is low and the added right handed power would be great. Would be nice to have if he was cheap.
(Then again, the Yankees have turned away players that would be upgrades over what they have now that were basically free, so who knows what they're thinking.)
If J.R. Murphy is included in any deal I am done with this season.
So J.R. Murphy for Giancarlo Stanton and you quit?
Neither am I.
What about a decent reliever not Parnell and marlon
Byrd for Phil Hughes .. Make sense for both teams


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Research records of individual subjects in genetic research studies may not be subject to subpoena or disclosed to employers or health insurers without the informed, written consent of the individual. [Arkansas Code Annotated, Genetic Research Studies Nondisclosure Act. Section 20-35-103]
All stored tissues, including blood, that arise from surgery, other diagnostic or therapeutic steps, or autopsy may be disclosed for genetic or other research studies, if: (A) The patient's name or social security number is not attached to or included with the specimen; or (B) The patient's name or social security number is attached to or included with the specimen and the patient has given informed written consent to the disclosure. Informed written consent shall not be included in a section of the consent for treatment, admission to a hospital or clinic, or permission for an autopsy. (C)(1) It shall be permissible to publish or otherwise use the results of genetic research studies for research or educational purposes if no individual subject is identified. (2) If specific informed consent from the individual has been obtained in writing, the individual may be identified. [Arkansas Code Annotated, Genetic Research Studies Nondisclosure Act. Section 20-35-103]
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• Scotty Wayne Shelton, 18, of Big Jenny near Davy, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007 at Welch Community Hospital. Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is in charge of arrangements.
William H. "Bill" Belcher
PRINCETON — William H. "Bill" Belcher, 77, of 1567 Old Athens Road, Princeton, departed this life early Saturday morning, Jan. 13, 2007, at Princeton Community Hospital to meet his Lord and Savior and to be united again with his loving wife Buddie.
Born April 10, 1929 at Taloga, Okla., he was the son of the late Mason Earl and Dollie Newfelt Belcher.
Mr. Belcher was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving with the U.S. Army and was discharged as a Sergeant. Bill was a member of First Baptist Church in Princeton.
For more than 41 years, Bill served as Warehouse Manager and Shipping Clerk for Tomchin's Furniture Company on Mercer Street in Princeton. Mr. Belcher loved working with his hands, he was gifted with the ability to build and make anything with his hands, he made many wooden swings and picnic tables.
Bill was a devoted father, grandfather, brother and friend.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Anna Lois Carter "Buddie" Belcher in 2000 and a brother, Glendle Belcher.
Survivors include his daughter and her husband, Dianna and Bob Land of Princeton; two grandchildren, David Land, Sarah Beth Vance and husband Tommy Lee Jr.; great granddaughter, Sierra Lynn; siblings, Elizabeth Belcher of Princeton, Jewell Belcher and wife Patsy of Huntington, Gale Belcher and wife Jean of Princeton, Delbert Belcher and wife Sallie of Bixby, Okla., Rev. Robert Belcher and wife Jan of Tazewell, Va.; a host of sisters in law, nephews, nieces and cousins.
A service to celebrate the life of Bill Belcher will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, from the Burns Wornal Chapel of Memorial Funeral Directory on Athens Road in Princeton with Dr. David Dockery and Pastor Sam Cox officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens on Courthouse Road in Princeton.
Friends may visit with the family today from 4 until 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Family and friends may share online condolence at www.memorialfd.com
Serving as pallbearers will be David Land, Sarah Beth Vance, Tommy Lee Vance Jr., Richard Morgan, Bob Carter, Wes Belcher, Roger Thompson and Jon Tedder.
Memorial gifts of love can be made to First Baptist Church, 1116 Mercer Street, Princeton, WV 24740.
The Belcher family is being served by Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center on Athens Road in Princeton.
Watt Blankenship Jr.
PRINCETON — Watt Blankenship Jr., 77, of Athens Road, Princeton, died late Friday night, Jan. 12, 2007, at Princeton Community Hospital.
Born Feb. 24, 1929 at Kegley, he was the son of the late Emmett Watt Blankenship and Gladys Mahala Neal Blankenship.
Educated in Mercer County, Junior was a retired logger and timberman. He was a former employee for the WV Department of Highways with 10 years of service. Junior loved the outdoors, he was an avid hunter, enjoyed going to the market for the cattle sales and to see all his friends. Junior Blankenship was a down to earth person, was honest and a hard worker.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Danny Blankenship, two brothers, Robert and Doug Blankenship and a great grandchild, Tristan Blankenship.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Billie Steele Blankenship; a daughter, Linda Cox and husband Roger of Princeton; five grandchildren, Danny Jr., Anthony and Randall Blankenship, Joshua Cox and Jamie Kidd; great grandchildren, Danny III, Devon, Megan, Jay, Trystan, Cole, Ava and Jayden; two sisters, Patty Bradley of Princeton and Aileen Bailey and husband Harless of Archdale, N.C.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, from the Burns Wornal Chapel of Memorial Funeral Directory on Athens Road in Princeton with Pastors John King and Jimmie Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens on Courthouse Road in Princeton.
Friends may visit with the family today from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Family and friends may share online condolences at www.memorialfd.com
Danny Blankenship Jr., Josh Cox, Randall Blankenship, Michael Kidd, Terry Bradley and Jimmy McKenzie will serve as pallbearers.
The Blankenship family is being served by Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center on Athens Road in Princeton.
Louise Thornton Clark
PENHOOK, Va. — Louise Thornton Clark, 70, of Penhook and formerly of Covel, passed away Friday, Jan. 12, 2007.
She was born Sept. 17, 1936 to the late Bernard and Janett Thornton and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rhonda Louise Clark and brothers, Bernard Junior Thornton and Olen Lee Thornton.
Louise was an owner of the Penhook Boat Dock and was known for the "Louise Cheeseburger." She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by all.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, George Bea Clark; children, Debbie Rowles and husband Danny of Gretna, Va., George "Butch" Clark and wife Lynn of Penhook, Sharon Williams and husband Donnie of Penhook, and Shawna Henry and husband Ron of Rustburg, Va.; grandchildren, Chastity McBroom and husband John, Jamie Clark, Brandon Gautier, Derek Lester, Jeremy Clark, Cassi Williams, Steven and Kaley Henry; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted from Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton at 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Judith Short officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.
Her family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Flora Funeral Service, South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va., and will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home, Honaker Street, Princeton.
Information submitted by Flora Funeral Service Inc. of Rocky Mount.
Mr. James Elwood "Jerry" Harris
PRINCETON — Mr. James Elwood "Jerry" Harris, 91, of 1614 West Main Street, Princeton, formerly of Crumpler, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, Jan. 11, 2007, at his residence.
Born April 17, 1915 at Maybeury, he was the son of the late Joseph and Eva Clemons Harris. He moved to Crumpler in 1918 and lived there for 63 years. He was educated in McDowell County, was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific. Mr. Harris had operated a cutting machine and operated the main line tram for United Pocahontas Coal Company at Crumpler for more than 45 years. He was a member of the U.M.W.A. Local No. 6033 and he had recently received his 70 year membership pin. In 1981, he and his wife moved to Princeton, he was a member of First United Methodist Church and had served as treasurer for Princeton Old Guards for many years.
Mr. Harris loved to work, he enjoyed raising a garden and being with people.
Mr. Harris was a devoted husband, a caring father and a loving grandfather, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 66 years, Virginia Jane Walls Harris; his son and daughter in law, Ron and Kathy Harris of Princeton; his two grandchildren that he loved so much, Adam Harris of Houston, Texas, and Amanda Harris of Princeton; and several cousins and many friends.
On Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, at 1 p.m. we will celebrate the life of Mr. Harris from the Burns Wornal Chapel of Memorial Funeral Directory on Athens Road in Princeton with Dr. Raymond Rowe and Pastor Casper Dalton officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens on Courthouse Road in Princeton.
Friends may visit with the family today from 5 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Family and friends may share online condolences by visiting www.memorialfd.com
Serving as pallbearers will be David Duncan, Melvin Martin, Milton Pennington, Jim Burke, Marshall Lytton, Wayne Haga and Bob Ballard. Honorary pallbearers will be Louico Lawson, Harry Mitchem and Bill Wilson.
The Harris family is being served by Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center on Athens Road in Princeton.
Florence Cline Lester
GILBERT — Florence Cline Lester, 87, of HC-72, Box 107, Gilbert, WV 25621, departed this world for a better home with her Heavenly Father on Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan.
Born Dec. 23, 1919 in Mohawk, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Cline. She was a homemaker and a member of The Morning Star Regular Baptist Church in Long Pole. She also attended the Horsepen Baptist Church of Gilbert where she was a member of the Ladies Adult Sunday School Class and the WMU.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Wheeler Lester, in July 1999; two brothers, Harold and Clyde Cline; sister, Berchie Branch Reynolds; daughter-in-law, Anna Lester; son-in-law, Truman Roberts; and grandson, Terry Lester.
Survivors include one son, Benny Lester of Winston-Salem, N.C.; four daughters, Mrs. Denver (Phyllis) Stacy of Gilbert, Ms. Maladean Roberts of Bluefield, Mrs. Ralph (Rita) Trent of Gilbert, and Mrs. Carlo (Patsy) Gentiletti of Bridgeton, N.J.; nine grandchildren, Mr. Denver Dale (Lori) Stacy, Mrs. James (Debbie) Blankenship, Ms. Rachel Lester, Mrs. Mark (Sherri) Buxton, Mr. Steven (Julia) Roberts, Mr. Brian Roberts, Mrs. Carlo (Cindy) Gentiletti, Mr. Robbie Trent, and Mrs. Doug (Theresa) Hunsberger; 14 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; five brothers, Mr. Lawrence (Helen) Cline, Mr. Gordon (Lorraine) Cline, Mr. George Jay (Naomi) Cline, Mr. Rex Cline, and Mr. Darrell (Edith) Cline; one sister, Mrs. Eddie (Betty) Cline; several nieces and nephews; loving caretakers, Freda Carter and Doreen Nagy.
The funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, at Mounts Funeral Home Chapel in Gilbert with Elder Eddie Cline, the Rev. Diamond Carter and Clarence Robinette Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Godby Heights, Logan.
Friends may call at Mounts Funeral Home Chapel today, Jan. 14, 2007, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Grandsons and great grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Mounts Funeral Home of Gilbert is in charge of arrangements.
Titus Musick
CLEVELAND, Va. — Titus Musick, 74, of Sourwood Mountain, Cleveland, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007, at Russell County Medical Center.
Born Sept. 23, 1932, a son of the late Leamon and the late Ebbie Musick, he was a lifelong resident of Sourwood Mountain, he was of the Christian faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Loretta Sutherland Musick; three brothers, Hurley, Curtis and Basil Musick and one sister, Odessia Jean Musick.
Survivors include his wife, Elsie Musick, Cleveland; one stepson, Nathan Mullins and wife Betty, Booneville, Ky.; one step-grandson, Todd Mullins and wife, Nicholasville, Ky.; six sisters, Julia Carmichael, Airville, Pa., Edith Buchheister and husband Bob, Castlewood, Va., Patricia Stacy, Sykesville, Md., Alice Musick, Joppa, Md., Ilene Bandy and husband Jim, Dade City, Fla., and Irene Sproles, Castlewood; also several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, in Combs Funeral Service Chapel in Lebanon, Va., with the Rev. Cecil Musick and the Rev. Giles Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Fielding Musick Cemetery. Nephews and friends will serve as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends after 6 p.m. today, Jan. 14, 2007, at the funeral home.
Combs Funeral Service, 591 Fincastle Road, Lebanon, VA 24266, (276) 889-4444, is serving the Musick family.
Dreama Sue Sarver
HILLSVILLE, Va. — Dreama Sue Sarver, 51, of P.O. Box 1328, Hillsville, formerly of Pocahontas, Va., passed away on Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, at Twin County Hospital in Galax, Va.
Dreama was born on Sept. 26, 1955 in Bluefield to the late Willis Alfred Sarver and Cora Butt Sarver. She had been a resident of Hillsville for the past 23 years.
Survivors include two brothers, Jack Sarver of Bluewell and Willis Sarver of Bluefield, Va.; two sisters, Vicki Miller of Abbs Valley, Va., and Linda Vaughan of Princeton.
Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 14, 2007, at 4 p.m. at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell where her brother-in-law Clifton Miller will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Bluefield, Va.
Friends and family may call at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell today, Jan, 14, 2007, from 3 to 4 p.m.
Family and friends will be serving as pallbearers
The Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is serving the Sarver family.
Margaret Warner Stitt
MADISON HEIGHTS, Va. — Margaret Warner "Schoochie" Stitt, 60, of Madison Heights, passed away Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Glenn Arthur Stitt for 45 wonderful years.
Born Sept. 24, 1946 in Bottom Creek, she was a daughter of Dorothy Wohlford Warner of Madison Heights and the late Bill Warner.
Margaret was retired from Central Virginia Training Center after 25 years as a developmental charge aid, and was an active member of Church of God of Prophecy.
In addition to her husband and her mother, she is survived by a sister, Dreama W. Frazier and her husband, Randy; her grandmother, Virgie Wohlford; a niece, Angie Patterson, her husband, Daniel and their son, Jacob, all of Madison Heights; three godchildren, Lorie Wilson of Rustburg, Va., Charity Coleman of Tucson, Ariz., and Nick Tolbert of Gladys, Va.; and other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, at Church of God of Prophecy by the Rev. Gary L. Vernon. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park in Lynchburg, Va.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m., today, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007, at Whitten Monelison Chapel, 3966 South Amherst Highway, Madison Heights, VA 24572, (434) 929-5712.
To send condolences to the family, please visit, www.whittenfuneralhome.com Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Carl Lynn Terry
BLUEFIELD — Carl Lynn Terry, 43, of 292 Hurricane Ridge Road, Bluefield, died on Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Va.
Born on April 21, 1963 in Bluefield, he was a son of Lawrence Terry of Rock and the late Polly Hodges Terry. He had lived in the Bluefield area his entire life and was a graduate of Bluefield High School.
In addition to his father, survivors include stepmother, Bernadette Hall of Rock; brothers, Mark Lee Terry and wife Zina of Bluefield, and Dean Christian Terry of Bluefield; half-brothers, Melvin Jenkins of Lashmeet and Lewis Johnson of Montcalm; nephew, Dean Terry II of Bluefield.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007, at 1 p.m. at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with the Rev. Paul Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Friends may call on Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the Terry family.
"Vernie" Elizabeth Umberger
CUMBERLAND, Md. — "Vernie" Elizabeth Umberger, 96, died on Friday, Jan. 12, 2007 at Spa Creek Center, Annapolis, Md.
Born March 10, 1910, she was one of five children of the late Cora (Hare) and George Geordon, an immigrant from Naples, Italy.
A native of Bluefield, she graduated from Bluefield State College with a teaching degree. It was her husband's job as a policeman for the Celanese Corporation that brought them to Cumberland in the early 1940s where they made their home for over 50 years. Although she was a stay-at-home mom for some years, Vernie was instrumental in shaping the lives of many children as a third grade teacher in Wiley Ford, Ridgeley, and Fort Ashby during the 1950s and 1960s.
She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Cumberland, and Re Temple No. 118, Daughters of the Nile. Her true love, however, was the fellowship she enjoyed through the Women's Civic Club of Cumberland.
Following a broken hip in 1999, she moved to the Lothian/Upper Marlboro, Md. area to be close to her daughter. Vernie continued to keep in touch with many friends in Cumberland.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul, in 1993, and her son-in-law, Will Rolley in 1988.
Survivors include her daughter, Sheila Rolley, Lothian, Md.; three grandchildren, Todd Rolley and wife Anita, Bowie, Md., Guy Rolley and wife Kim, Port Republic, Md., and Kaye Padgett and husband John, Port Republic, Md.; and nine great grandchildren, Alexander Rolley, Aaron Rolley, Jamie Rolley, Jesse Sanford, Jade Rolley, Jordan Rolley, Jewel Rolley, Krystyn Padgett, and Vance Padgett.
At her request, Mrs. Umberger's body has been donated to the Anatomy Board of Maryland, Baltimore, for the benefit of medical science, including education and research.
The family will receive friends at Upchurch Funeral Home, P.A., 202 Greene Street, Cumberland, Md., on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, from 1-3 p.m.
A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. in the funeral home, with the Rev. John J. Duffus officiating.
Memorial gifts may be made to either the Shriners' Hospital for Crippled Children-Philadelphia, 3552 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 or to the Women's Civic Club of Cumberland, 515 Washington St., Cumberland, MD 21502.
Charles Edward "Slim" Wilson Sr.
PRINCETON — Charles Edward "Slim" Wilson Sr., 78, of 157 Pisgah Lane, Princeton, formerly of Northfork, went to be with his Lord and Savior early Friday morning, Jan. 12, 2007, at Princeton Community Hospital.
Born June 27, 1928 at Jenkinjones, he was the son of the late David Shelton Wilson and Emma Duvall Wilson Buchanan.
Slim was a retired Continuous Mine Operator for Eastern Associates Keystone No. 1 Mines for over 36 years. He was a member of U.M.W.A. Local No. 6196 Keystone. Slim was a member of Princeton Church of God.
Mr. Wilson was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, he loved his family and his Lord. Slim always wore a smile on his face, and if you would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, "feeling like a 16 year old boy."
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Drema Sue Wilson.
Survivors include his loving and caring wife of 60 years, Ruby Fisher Wilson; children and their spouses, Rev. Charles E. and Carolyn Wilson of Canvas, Gloria Jean and Mickey Wheeler of LaPlata, Md., Bertha Louise and Douglas Hess of Princeton, Richard Wayne and Sandi Wilson Sr. of Princeton, S.Sgt. Ronald S. and Alexandra Wilson of Brussels, Belgium; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren with a set of twins to be born in two weeks; sisters, Ludema Potts of Atlanta, Ga., Virginia Nappi of Ashtabula, Ohio; a host of nephews and nieces.
We will celebrate the homegoing for Charles "Slim" Wilson Sr. at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007, from the Burns Wornal Chapel of Memorial Funeral Directory on Athens Road in Princeton with Pastors Derek Wilson, Stella Falvo and Fred Farley officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens on Courthouse Road in Princeton.
Friends may visit with the family Monday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Family and friends may share online condolences at www.memorialfd.com
Serving as pallbearers will be Timmy Belcher, Jeff Williamson, Mike Terry, Robert Caudill, Travis Clemson, Michael Wilson, Fred Richardson and Bobby Woody.
The honor of serving the Wilson family has been given to Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center on Athens Road in Princeton.
Funeral scheduled today is:
• Memphis T. "Shorty" Vandyke: 1 p.m., Dry Fork Primitive Baptist Church in Vansant, Va. Burial will follow in Dry Fork Community Cemetery, Baldwin Mountain near Vansant.


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Karen Yaskinsky
Karen Yasinksy (b. Pittsburgh, PA; lives Baltimore, MD) makes short animated films based on beautifully rendered clay-modeled figures and drawings. To create these works, the artist works alone on each aspect of the story-drawing and modeling, sets and costume design, direction, cinematography, and stop-animation shooting. The musical soundtracks are made in collaboration with composer Winston Rice and others. Her twelve-inch-tall clay figures, with hand-painted faces and hand-stitched clothing, move minimally within small, simple sets. The characters are silent, the expression on their faces static, and their bodies move in small gestures. The result is compelling and realistic, partially due to the fact that the characters' stories are developed as Yasinsky shoots the stop-motion animation. The figures reflect a soulful playfulness reminiscent of Buster Keaton.


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Netflix: Price Cuts and Free Downloads
Netflix cuts monthly bills. Thanks, Blockbuster. Netflix offers free downloads. Thanks, Netflix.
Netflix just told me it was lowering my monthly bill by $1. Thanks! But I'm thinking I may lower the bill $3 more. Thanks again, Netflix! Oh, and we should also thank Blockbuster, which is nipping at Netflix with its own home-delivery service.
Blockbuster and its thousands of stores suffered as Netflix picked off customers with a new, efficient service of delivering movies through the mail. Blockbuster started it own mailing service, but it only really took off when Blockbuster recently added store rentals as an option for customers who otherwise get their movies through the mail. Blockbuster's online service is now gaining market share, though the company is losing money in the process. Netflix is still profitable, but less so, and its stock is near a two-year low.
While Blockbuster's offering is tempting, Netflix has kept the upper hand in our house with a new Internet downloading service. So far, it works like a champ. The quality doesn't match a DVD, but it's plenty watchable on our large-screen TV, to which we have attached an Internet-capable PC that is needed for downloading.
Each month, Netflix gives us an hour of movie watching for each dollar we spend at the service—or a total of 17 hours for us under the new price we just got. But I like the free download option enough that I'm thinking we can get by with two DVDs a month from Netflix, a deal that costs only $14, instead of the three we now get for $17.
So competition from Blockbuster is saving us a dollar at Netflix. And we can save $3 more through competition from, uh, Netflix. It probably can't last, but for now it's fun time in rental land.


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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Buck sent to Florida
He is on an AHL/ECHL contract and I don't believe he ever dressed for the Aeros.
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He was there after the pre season game to autograph stuff..
well, another one we'll see skate in Florida in January UNLESS recalled.
- October 13, 2009 at 3:38 PM
it is a shame you sign a player to a ahl contract (not 2 way) and not let him into a game dosent look good for organization as a whole
- October 13, 2009 at 4:39 PM
- John Royal said...
Anon: I didn't know the team was obligated to play him. That must be something new. This kind of thing happens often in the minor leagues. I'm sure that Constantine saw plenty in practice.
I can tell that you want to bitch about the front office, but perhaps you should find something else about which to bitch.
- October 13, 2009 at 5:33 PM
- Ms. Conduct said...
Actually, bitching about the FO is fine. They're adults and can take it. This just isn't the right post to do it.
The reality is that every team, in every league, at every level has to make decisions like this. They made the decision to place a young guy where he'll play enough minutes and get the pro experience he needs to advance.
Disappointing for Brandon, no doubt, but there's a goalie in Hershey who just got sent to the ECHL after letting in just one goal in two games at the AHL level. Hockey, like life, is very often not fair.
Frankly, he's blessed to have a contract. Plenty of good players are still looking for work right now.
- October 13, 2009 at 6:25 PM
Manny Legacy, for example, is on a PTO, YES indeed, afterall those yeras of experience. So some young whippersnapper should be happy he'll get experience anywhere.
Hockey is tough on almost everyone.
If it were up to me I'd suggest all kids have at least a 4 yr college education before thinking big league hockey to have something to fall back on, if it does not pan out. After all HOW many jobs as staff/coaches/etc. are there for Highschool level kids after washing out as professionals?
But then I'm an old 'foggie' who was told what one has stored in the brain is something no one can take away, 'thus spake my Father'
- October 13, 2009 at 8:53 PM


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I read the manual for my base unit and it said that it can be mounted with belt only as well as ISOFIX. This base unit doesn't utilize the upper anchor. I guess belt will be just as good but i am a little disappointed that Chevrolet doesn't offer anchors as a option or accessory.
Thanks for all replies.
I understand what you said about the belt not holding the base well. I have had luck by pulling the seatbelt out all the way. (This locks it so it will not let anymore belt out) Then, I put all my weight and my wife's weight on the base, pushing it into the seat, while I adjust the belt to the proper position. This method has worked very well for me to tighten the base into place.
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My wife is hyper-nervous about the way our car seat is installed - thank Dog we are down to only one car seat and one booster.
Our truck pre-dates latch, so we use the seatbelt to hold the carseat in. Our Buick can accommodate 2 latch seats.
My beef with the 'Burban is that there is no place for the top tether anywhere in the middle row. The solution for me was drilling a hole in the floor and installing a D-ring. I can't believe that in 1994 car seats didn't have top tethers. Anyway, a load ring or D-ring shjould be easily available at any hardware/automotive store if others fall into this same trap.1995 GMC K2500 Suburban aka "The Thunderbuggy" rolling along near Toronto Ontario.
Sometimes with a sailboat behind, sometimes loaded with kids & dogs.
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Thats funny - my 1999 Volvo had tethers, but honestly I don't remember much from before then. It may also have been different in the Canadian market than down there. In the volvo getting to the tethers was a major pain - it was a convertible and you had to actually remove the rear seat to get to it.
Not worth the effort to research it for the 'burban, drilling and setting anchors is easy in the old trucks. Takes about 10 minutes and you don't even need to jack up the vehicle.
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Washington, D.C. — Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., Thursday announced her support for legislation to end tax subsidies for the five largest multinational oil companies.
She said the bill, sponsored by congressional Democrats, would result in a savings of $2 billion annually for the federal government.
The measure targets Exxon, Mobil, BP, Conoco Phillips, Shell and Chevron. Collectively, said McCaskill, they made profits of $32.2 billion the first three months of this year.
An additional $2 billion in tax subsidies to smaller oil companies would not be affected.
"What this bill is about is whether or not we should be subsidizing these very profitable companies," said McCaskill.
President Obama has lobbied Congress to support the legislation. Republican House Speaker John Boehner has said he's willing to consider cutting or reducing oil company subsidies.
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The Iron Man steampunk style pocket watch by Adi Simion may not be able to keep track of time, but I am pretty sure anyone would throw money at it to own one. Who needs time when you command a portable Arc Reactor?!
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Gabriel Pruett
The Orange Leader
It was the Anderson show Tuesday night yet his named didn't start with an A or a Z.
Grant Anderson was on the mound for the Mustangs and Orangefield fell to the sophomore pitcher 6-4 at Ronnie Anderson Field.
Anderson, whose brother has an injury, struck out 12 batters in the Mustangs win which moved WO-S to 2-7 in District 21-3A play. Anderson also only allowed four hits against Orangefield. Anderson gave up no hits after the fourth inning.
The loss really hurt Orangefield who is now 5-5 and record wise tied with the Buna Cougars for third. Orangefield defeated Buna 3-1 in the first round of district play.
The Bobcats took a 4-2 lead into the fifth when the Mustangs crossed the plate four times and only needed two hits to do it because of two Orangefield errors.
Ryan Gunstream blasted a solo home run in the top of the third to give Orangefield a 3-1 lead. WO-S started to climb back into the game in the bottom of the fourth when the score became 4-2.
Then the big hit came from Jacob Hyborchuck as he smacked a two-run double to push the Mustangs up 6-4 in the fifth.
Gunstream started for the Bobcats on the mound and struck out nine batters yet took the loss. Westin Crain finished the game for Orangefield.
Tavin Terrell had a nice game at the plate for the Mustangs going 2-for-3.
Orangefield is off Friday while WO-S will be at home against Buna. Next week the teams will not play until until Thursday, April 25. WO-S will travel to face Bridge City and Orangefield will travel to face Buna.
LC-M 3, Ozen 1
LITTLE CYPRESS — Coby Roddy was on fire on the mound Tuesday night to say the least for the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears.
The Bears won 3-1 against the Beaumont Ozen Panthers and thanks in large part to Roddy.
Roddy with two outs in the seventh gave up his first hit of the night, a Texas leaguer to center field. It would be the only hit given up by Roddy who also struck out 11 batters. Christian Wendt got the final out of the game.
James Swan again led the Bears at the plate by going 1-for-3 with a walk, a RBI and two runs scored while Jace Robertson finished with a hit and a RBI.
LC-M is now 6-5 in District 20-4A with a key matchup in Lumberton this Friday against the 7-4 Raiders.
Livingston and Vidor are both 5-6 behind the Bears. Livingston defeated Lumberton 7-1 on Tuesday while Vidor downed Beaumont Central 17-1.
Bridge City 18, Hamshire-Fannett 0
HAMSHIRE - Tuesday night is a night a lot of Bridge City Cardinals baseball fans and players have been waiting for this year.
The Cardinals, who lost their last game on Saturday to Silsbee, exploded for 18 runs Tuesday to down Hamshire-Fannett 18-0.
Bridge City was up 8-0 going into the fifth when the Cardinals scored 10 runs to end the game after the Longhorns finished their time at the plate in the bottom of the fifth.
Keaton Langston stayed hot at the platae by going 2-for-3 with three runs and two RBI. Bryce Sampere was 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI while Chase Shugart was 2-for-3 with one run and two RBI. Hayden Guidry led the Cardinals with three RBI and a run scored. Hunter Uzzle was 1-for-2 with two runs, a RBI and two walks. Uzzle led the game off with a home run in the top of the first inning. Preston Pittman hit a RBI double.
Blaine Huff, Jonah Watts and Sage Elmore each scored twice while Blake Pruett and Collin Gros each scored a run.
Pittman pitched four innings and gave up only one hit and struck out eight batters with only two walks. Bryce McFarland pitched the last inning and gave up one hit and struck out two batters.
Bridge City and Silsbee are both 8-1 in District 21-3A play.
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I went to Del Monte Primary school, specifically to Alex Zhara's third year class. Mr. Zhara was an excellent teacher, patient and attentive to his students' needs while also challenging them to behave and perform up to there potential. Mostly, I just observed but at points I helped with projects or answered questions about America. Overall, I just had fun being with the kids. So many questions! "why are you here?" "how old are you?" "do you have a girlfriend?" "how old is she?" "are you going to marry her?" "what's your middle name?" "do you have brothers and sisters?" "how old are they?" It was rapid fire, but I got a kick out of it.
For Dinner, Em and I went back over to Santa Sabina for the Veritas Dinner. It entailed a meal with about 30 people associated somehow with the Dominicans as well as a discussion led by one of the Sisters. I had some very delicious lasagna and heaps of dessert but better than that was the discussion of the idea of "New Church" and signs of hope for the future. We discussed the idea that the Church is calling more on Lay ministry and specifically women lay ministry and how there is hope in some places from an infusion of youth and vitality. Interesting Topic, if anyone reading has any thoughts, I'd be more than happy to discuss.


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Minnesota United FC
|Full name
|Minnesota United Football Club
|The Loons, United[1]
|National Sports Center,
|Bill McGuire
|Head Coach
|Manny Lagos
|North American Soccer League
|Spring: Sixth
Fall: Fourth
|Club home page
|Current season
Minnesota United FC is an American professional soccer team based in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area in Minnesota. Founded in 2010, the team plays in the North American Soccer League (NASL), a professional league sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation. The team won the 2011 NASL championship.
The team have historically played their home games at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota, 18 miles north of Minneapolis. The team's colors are sky blue, grey, and black with a red accent. Their current head coach is Manny Lagos.
The National Sports Center began considering fielding a Division 2 men's professional soccer team in December 2009. The then current team, the Minnesota Thunder, were tenants of the National Sports Center and were struggling through financial difficulties.[2] In January 2010, the National Sports Center announced they would field a new team to replace the Minnesota Thunder. The Thunder at the time were not officially folded but were facing financial ruin.[3] Following a team-naming contest, the National Sports Center (NSC) announced the official team name would be NSC Minnesota, with the team nickname being Stars on February 5, 2010.[4]
The team played its first official game on April 11, 2010, a 2–0 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps.[5][6] The first goal in franchise history was scored by Daniel Wasson in their next game, a 1–0 victory over the Carolina RailHawks.[7] The Stars enjoyed some impressive victories in their debut season, including a 3–1 win over Crystal Palace Baltimore, a 3–0 win over AC St. Louis, and a 3–1 win over FC Tampa Bay, eventually finishing fourth in their conference. Unfortunately for the Stars, they went out of the playoffs at the quarter final stage, 4–0 on aggregate to the Carolina RailHawks,[8] after defender Andres Arango was issued a red card after just 38 minutes. Simone Bracalello and Brian Cvilikas were the Stars' top scorers in 2010, with 5 goals each. The team averaged an attendance of 1,374 which was 10th out of the 12 league teams.[9]
The Stars announced that for the 2011 season the team would no longer be owned by the National Sports Center but by the North American Soccer League. U.S. Soccer Federation created ownership standards where the owner must have a net worth of at least $20 million and the National Sports Center did not meet that criteria.[10][11] The NASL committed to owning the team for three years.[9] The team set a budget of $2 million based on the goal of average 1,000 fans per game.[12] By June 5 the team was in second place[13] but a four game losing streak as part of a 0–6–1 stretch sent the team in a slump before finishing with the sixth and final playoff spot.[14][15] The Stars knocked off the Tampa Bay Rowdies 1–0 in the quarterfinals before defeating the first seed Carolina Railhawks on penalty kicks after the two legged series ended 4–4. A 3–1 home victory was enough to win the NASL championship after the second leg ended in 0–0 draw.[16] The team averaged around 1,700 fans during the season but drew 2,500 for the playoff semifinals[17] and 4,511 for the final home leg.[18]
On January 9, 2012 the club announced a new logo as well as a new name. The NSC portion of the name, which had led to confusion, was dropped with the new name being the Minnesota Stars FC. The new logo was revealed with the word 'NSC' removed and the state motto, L'Étoile du Nord, added.[19][20] The team continued a search for a new owner in the offseason [21][22][23] and opened the 2012 season with a 0–0 draw against the Carolina Railhawks at the Metrodome in front of a crowd of 8,693.[24]
On November 9, 2012 the league officially announced that the team was purchased by Bill McGuire.[25] On March 5, 2013, that was followed up by the team rebranding, with the name Minnesota United FC.[26]
Colors and badge[edit]
As the Stars, the team's official colors were blue and gold, following the tradition established the Minnesota Thunder of Minnesota soccer teams wearing predominantly blue as their home color. Before 2012, the club logo was a shield in two-tone blue and gold, with a stylized star overlaid by the NSC Minnesota wordmark. A new logo was unveiled in January 2012. The logo was designed over a six-month period by a member of the clubs supporter group. The word 'NSC' removed and the state motto, L'Étoile du Nord, added along with a soccer ball behind the prominent star.[19][20]
As Minnesota United, the new logo features a stylized loon, which is the state bird of Minnesota, with eleven spread feathers. The rebranded team's colors were changed to sky blue, grey, and black, with a red accent.[26]
- National Sports Center; Blaine, Minnesota (2010–2012, 2013 Spring Season Finale, Fall season)
- Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome; Minneapolis, Minnesota (season openers, 2013 Spring season besides July 4 Game)
United plays their home games in the 7,000-seat stadium at the National Sports Center, a 600-acre (2.4 km²) multi-sport complex located in Blaine, Minnesota, which in addition to the soccer stadium, features over 50 full-sized soccer fields, a golf course, a velodrome, a meeting and convention facility, and an eight-sheet ice rink, the Schwan Super Rink.
The Minnesota Thunder also played at the NSC prior to the 2010 season.
The team played their home games for the 2013 Spring Season at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Downtown Minneapolis. In the past, they have held their season openers there.
Reserve Squad[edit]
In November 2013, the club announced they would form a new reserve squad, Minnesota United Reserves, who will begin play in the National Premier Soccer League in 2014 at the Bielenberg Sports Complex[27] and will be coached by Donny Mark.[28] The club became the second NASL team to announce they would field a reserve squad in the NPSL after the Atlanta Silverbacks.
Club culture[edit]
|This section requires expansion. (April 2011)
During the course of the 2011 NASL season a rivalry was formed between the then Stars and FC Edmonton known as the Flyover Cup. The name was chosen for Edmonton and Minnesota lying in flight paths for transcontinental flights, but often passed over by tourists. The symbol of the cup is a loon, being an unofficial national bird of Canada and also the state bird of Minnesota.[29]
As with all the teams in the NASL, United hosts webcasts of all their home matches. Chris Lidholm handles the play by play along with Buzz Lagos on color and Lindsay Guentzel as the sideline reporter. The webcasts are free and streamed live via Ustream on the official Minnesota United web page. For the 2014 season it has been announced that all home games will be broadcast on KSTC-TV Channel 45.
Players and staff[edit]
Current roster[edit]
as of June 8, 2014[30]
- Nick Rogers – President
- Manny Lagos – Technical Director and Head Coach
- Carl Craig – Assistant Coach
- Paul O'Connor – Goalkeeping Coach
- Donny Mark – Reserves Team Coach
- Dr. Corey Wulf – Team Doctor
- Dr. Brad Moser - Team Doctor
- Yoshiyuki Ono – Team Athletic Trainer
- David Bloomquist – Reserves Athletic Trainer
- See also All-time Minnesota United FC roster
Head coaches[edit]
- Manny Lagos (2010–present)[31]
|Regular Season
|Open Cup
|Avg. Attendance
|USSF D-2 Pro League
|4th, USL (7th)
|2nd Round
|Denied entry
|4th Round
|Spring: 6th
Fall: 4th
|Did not qualify
|2nd Round
|Spring: 1st
Fall: TBD
|4th Round
- ^ Marthaler, Jon. "New name, logo for pro soccer: "Minnesota United FC"". StarTribune.com. Retrieved July 4, 2013.
- ^ From news services (November 11, 2009) "NSC plans don't include Thunder" Saint Paul Pioneer Press
- ^ Leighton, Tim (January 8, 2010) "Soccer – New team will replace Thunder" Saint Paul Pioneer Press
- ^ Quarstad, Brian. "NSC Minnesota is Name of New Pro Soccer Team – Logo Unveiled | IMS Soccer News". Insidemnsoccer.com. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
- ^ "USSF Division-2 Pro League". Ussf.demosphere.com. April 11, 2010. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
- ^ LA VAQUE, DAVID (April 25, 2010) "Stars launch franchise with a win – The team, the successor to the Thunder, scored its first goal on a penalty kick and made it hold up." Star Tribune
- ^ "USSF Division-2 Pro League". Ussf.demosphere.com. April 16, 2010. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
- ^ "USSF Division-2 Pro League". Ussf.demosphere.com. October 9, 2010. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
- ^ a b c La Vaque, David (April 29, 2011). "Stars' stability to benefit team on, off the pitch – A three-year ownership commitment from the NASL will allow the club to focus on winning and marketing.". Star Tribune.
- ^ La Vaque, David (January 6, 2011). "NSC Minnesota Stars to kick off with new owner: Their league". Star Tribune.
- ^ Leighton, Tim (January 6, 2011). "Soccer trying again – New league and ownership group for local pro team". Saint Paul Pioneer Press.
- ^ Leighton, Tim (April 30, 2011). "A lasting shining star? – State's pro soccer team more stable financially, eager to win back fans". Saint Paul Pioneer Press.
- ^ From news services (June 5, 2011). "usted Tressel promises win over Michigan". Saint Paul Pioneer Press.
- ^ Staff reports (September 7, 2011). "Stars' losing streak reaches four in a row". Star Tribune.
- ^ La Vaqu, David (October 1, 2011). "Soccer veterans see reward for refusing to change course – Little-used Stars Brian Kallman and Brian Cvilikas stayed the course rather than walk away, and later made their mark on a playoff team.". Star Tribune.
- ^ "2011 Schedule". North American Soccer League. Retrieved April 8, 2012.
- ^ Leighton, Tim (October 22, 2011). "Stars seek owner as well as a title". Saint Paul Pioneer Press.
- ^ Augustoviz, Roman (October 23, 2011). "Stars seize early edge in finals – Three goals provided the home team a good start in the total-goal NASL championship series with Fort Lauderdale.". Star Tribune.
- ^ a b Quarstad, Brian (January 10, 2012). "Minnesota Stars Get New Name and Logo: Minnesota Stars FC". Inside Minnesota Soccer. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ^ a b "NSC MINNESOTA STARS ARE NOW MINNESOTA STARS FC". Minnesota Stars FC. January 9, 2012. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ^ Leighton, Tim (April 6, 2012). "Minnesota Stars could envision move up to MLS". Saint Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ^ Vomhof Jr., John (April 6, 2012). "For sale: Twin Cities pro soccer team". Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ^ a b La Vaque, David (April 6, 2012). "Minnesota Stars face bigger challenge: Winning new fans, owner". Star Tribune. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ^ La Vaque, David (April 8, 2012). "Champion Stars stymied in scoreless season soccer opener". Star Tribune. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ^ Quarstad, Brian (November 9, 2012). "A Day for Minnesota Soccer Fans to Celebrate". Insidemnsoccer.com. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
- ^ a b "Minnesota Stars FC Rebrands As Minnesota United FC | North American Soccer League". Nasl.com. March 5, 2013. Retrieved July 4, 2013.
- ^ "Minnesota United Fc Announces Reserve Team". National Premier Soccer League. Retrieved January 20, 2014.
- ^ "Minnesota United Names Donny Mark as Reserve Team Coach". MN United FC. January 15, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2014.
- ^ "Flyover Cup on the Line Saturday Night when Edmonton faces Minnesota". Boxscorenews.com. July 15, 2009. Retrieved July 4, 2013.
- ^ "Minnesota United FC Roster". mnunitedfc.com. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
- ^ "National Sports Center News/Information". Nscsports.org. February 10, 2010. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
- ^ Tomasch, Kenn (October 5, 2010). "Taking Attendance: The Final Chapter". Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ^ Tomasch, Kenn (October 31, 2011). "Taking Attendance: The Final Chapter". Retrieved April 9, 2012.
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By Louella D. Desiderio, The Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines – The operator of budget airline Cebu Pacific is seeking a hike in fuel surcharges to be collected from passengers of its local flights amid rising oil prices.
A published notice dated March 5 showed that Cebu Air Inc. is asking the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) to approve a P50 to P100 adjustment in surcharges on passengers of domestic flights.
"Notice is hereby given that Cebu Air Inc. has filed with the CAB a petition for authority to impose upward adjustment of fuel surcharge on its domestic passenger tickets," the CAB said.
Cebu Air's proposal involves an increase in fuel surcharge to P500 from P400 for flights from Manila to points in Mindanao such as Davao, Cotabato, Gen. Santos, Zamboanga, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Dipolog, Ozamis, Pagadian and Surigao.
For flights from Manila to Visayan destinations such as Tagbilaran, Dumaguete, Cebu, Tacloban, Bacolod, Iloilo, Roxas, Kalibo or Laoag, Cebu Air is looking to raise the fuel surcharge to P400 from P300.
The airline is also planning to collect higher fuel surcharge of P350 from a previous fee of P300 from passengers with flights from Cebu to points in Luzon such as Puerto Princesa and Clark, as well as in destinations in Mindanao like Zamboanga, Davao and Gen. Santos.
Cebu Air is looking to apply a higher P350 fuel surcharge from a previous fee of P300 for flights from Cagayan de Oro to Iloilo and flights from Davao to Iloilo as well.
Flights from Manila to Legaspi, Puerto Princesa, Busuanga, Cauayan or Tuguegarao stand to see a rise in fuel surcharge to P350 from P250.
Passengers flying from Manila to Naga or San Jose, from Cebu to Kalibo or from Zamboanga to Tawi-Tawi, meanwhile, will be imposed with a higher P300 fee compared to the previous P250.
Fuel surcharges are part of airline ticket prices which allow the carrier to recover the cost of fuel, which account for the bulk of an airline's operating costs.
The International Air Transport Association's price monitor showed that jet fuel prices reached $137.1 per barrel as of March, up 9.7 percent from the same period last year and 6.1 percent higher compared to the previous month.
The CAB said a hearing for Cebu Air's petition has been set on March 22.
Cebu Pacific started to collect fuel surcharges from its passengers in March last year.
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text: 26 Apr 2013 LOUNGE CLUB CR's latest obsession: Karla Martinez and Cecilia de Sola's luxe pajama line Piamita Photography Ethan James Green Editor Shiona Turini Above: Olga Datsenko wears Top and pants Piamita Isabella and Marisa in Laos, available at Barneys.com Blanket Yves Delorme "Our inspiration was always about a chic, sophisticated, and elegant lifestyle that seemed effortless, the way Slim Aarons' photographs of the jet set on vacation are," Karla Martinez (of W magazine) and Cecilia de Sola, the co-founders of Piamita, explain. "And, how we perceived our Latin American grandmothers growing up. Despite their busy schedules, they always looked chic even when they were in their pajamas lounging around their homes." Since fashion and comfort don't always go hand in hand (at least, in the form of something chic), the duo's loungewear line Piamita is a welcome find. We've been fans of the label since they debuted their first collection of breezy, sophisticated pajama tops and bottoms in May 2011. "We aren't trying to reinvent the wheel, we are doing the things that work for everyone," says de Sola. Since then, the line has developed an impressive following of devotees, favorites being the Brigitte cropped pant, the wide-leg Catherine pant, the Isabella button-down shirt, and their button-down oxford dress. Up next for Piamita is a swim collaboration with Jo de Mer. "We really felt this collaboration compliments the idea of luxury loungewear, vacation, lifestyle that we strive to make the essence of our brand," the two explain. "In the future, we look forward to doing children's sets and maybe a men's capsule, home, and we've always wanted to do a set for a luxurious first class cabin." Makeup Stevie Huynh Hair Bell-Air Manicure Daria Hardeman Special thanks to Luciano Murasco Facebook Twitter Pintrest