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There's a pretty interesting glitch happening right now over at NALP (here at ATL, we know something about "technical difficulties" — we're working on ours). Even though the new numbers haven't been made public yet, if you know what you're doing you can get a sneak peak at the 2009 NALP numbers.
We're not going to tell you how to do it, but we've done it and we've obtained some pretty interesting numbers to report about the New York summer programs at the top 20 firms as ranked by Vault. We'll give you some numbers about the V10 today. Tomorrow we'll expand our look to the Vault 20.
Getting an offer at one of the top nine firms in the land (the NALP glitch didn't work for S&C) was considerably more difficult this year than last year. We compares the number of summer associate offers extended to 2Ls in 2007, with the expected numbers for that same group in 2008. Overall 2Ls offers were down a whopping 20% at the top 10 firms. And you have to wonder what percentage of those summer jobs are going to turn into full-time offers for employment.
For 1Ls, it gets even worse. We explain that and some other highlights, after the jump.
We were only able to access information on two top Vault firms about their 1L summer associate hiring. But we expect what we did find could be a general trend. In 2007, those two firms offered 22 1Ls the opportunity to summer with the firm. In 2008, that number careened down to one. One single 1L.
But, as you well know, one can do a lot of funny things with statistics. While the overall 20% drop is significant, we're not looking at an across the board, 20% cut, for the nine firms we looked at. Firms like Skadden and Cleary look like they will maintain a consistent level of 2L summer associate participation.
At other firms, it's a different story. Davis Polk is looking at a 10% drop in 2L summer associate offers. Cravath is reporting a nearly 25% drop in summer offers.
Not entirely surprising, Latham skews the numbers for the entire top ten. The firm reportedly handed out 67.5% fewer summer offers.
So, congratulations to those that survived the fall gauntlet to snatch to become a 2009 summer associate at a top ten firm. But, don't let down your guard just yet.
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New Hampshire Primary:
Washington Post's Michael D. Shear and Juliet Eilperin: "Clinton and McCain Rebound to Take N.H." LINK
New York Times' PATRICK HEALY and MICHAEL COOPER; "Clinton Is Victor, Turning Back Obama; McCain Also Triumphs" LINK
ABC News' JENNIFER PARKER: "Clinton Wins in N.H.: I 'Found My Voice'" LINK
ABC News' RUSSELL GOLDMAN: "Sen. John McCain Wins in N.H." LINK
Wall Street Journal's JACKIE CALMES: "McCain, Clinton Bounce Back" LINK
Union Leader's JOHN DISTASO: "Watchword went from 'change' to 'comeback'" LINK
2008: Republicans: McCain:
New York Times' Michael Luo: "McCain's Victory Scrambles Field" LINK
Washington Post's Jonathan Weisman and Paul Kane: "A Dramatic Second Act for the Senator From Arizona" LINK
Politico's Jonathan Martin and John F. Harris: "N.H. opens path to nomination for McCain" LINK
Wall Street Journal's MONICA LANGLEY: "McCain Victory Built on War Experience" LINK
Time's Ana Marie Cox: "McCain's Momentum: The Sequel" LINK
2008: Republicans: Romney:
ABC News' John Berman, Ursula Fahy, and Matt Stuart report: "Here We Lose Again" LINK
Boston Globe's Michael Levenson: "Romney stung twice, but pressing on" LINK
Time's ANA MARIE COX AND JAY CARNEY: "For Romney, Silver Getting Dull" LINK
Boston Herald's Jessica Van Sack: "Mitt concedes defeat, vows to continue on" LINK
2008: Republicans: Huckabee:
Associated Press: "Huckabee says he's OK with third" LINK
2008: Republicans: Giuliani:
ABC News' Jan Simmonds: "Giuliani Concedes New Hampshire, Not The Nomination" LINK
Journal News' Glenn Blain: "Giuliani leaves N.H. early in defeat, heads for Fla." LINK
New York Post's Charles Hurt: "NO FRONT-RUNNER LEAVES ROOM FOR RUDY AWAKENING" LINK
2008: Republicans: Thompson:
Associated Press: "Thompson vows to 'make my stand' for a strong showing in S.C." LINK
The State's Roddie A. Burris: "Thompson cruises through S.C." LINK
2008: Republicans: Paul:
ABC News' Z. Byron Wolf: "Paul to Continue With "Grand Revolution" LINK
2008: Republicans:
New York Sun's Seth Gitell: "Republican Contest Is Reshaped by New Hampshire Vote" LINK
The Hill's Jeremy Jacobs: "With N.H. in the books, GOP field is muddled" LINK
2008: Democrats: Clinton:
New York Times' MICHAEL POWELL: "Retooled Campaign and Loyal Voters Add Up" LINK
Washington Post's Anne E. Kornblut and Shailagh Murray: "N.Y. Senator Defies Polls, Edges Obama" LINK
Los Angeles Times' Peter Wallsten: "Why Feb. 5 looks super to Clinton" LINK
New York Times' MAUREEN DOWD: "Can Hillary Cry Her Way Back to the White House?" LINK
Associated Press: "New faces to join Clinton team" LINK
Time's Karen Tumulty: "How Hillary Turned it Around" LINK
2008: Democrats: Obama:
New York Times' Jeff Zeleny: "From a Big Boost for Obama to a Sharp Blow" LINK
Washington Post's Perry Bacon Jr.: "Obama Tries to Prove Electability to Blacks in S.C." LINK
Wall Street Journal's KRIS MAHER: "Key Union May Back Obama Run" LINK
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Bloomberg's Viola Gienger and Julianna Goldman: "Obama Appeals to Kenyan Opposition Leader to Resolve Conflict" LINK
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The Vampire Diaries Season 4 Spoilers: What Happens After Graduation?
The Mystic Falls High School Class of 201? (don't ask us what year it is in that town right now) is ready to throw their graduation caps in the air in the Season 4 finale, but what comes after that? TVLine has some The Vampire Diaries spoilers that give a few hints!
"There's going to be a lot of questions about, 'Who am I? What am I going to do with my life? What am I meant to be? Where am I meant to go?'" executive producer Julie Plec tells the site. "All of our characters will be faced with that question as they make decisions about whether to stay or go, go to college, travel the world, break up, stay together. A lot of big, important life decisions as we say goodbye to the high school chapter of the show."
Julie recently told TV Guide that at least a few members of the crew will enroll at Whitmore College — the place of Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Elena's (Nina Dobrev) blood-fueled dirty dancing party. Others, she said, may head out of town.
Matt (Zach Roerig) especially will be conflicted, but we can't imagine TVD without any of the crew.
Sob! Why did they have to grow up so fast?! (OK, it took four seasons to get through two years, but still!)
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ok well what do I call them then? A lot of them are true cowboys...that actually work cows for a living... That is why I used the adjective harsh in front of cowboy and not just the word cowboy. So if someone will give me the PC term I will use that instead. Geesh
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Big Red Blog: Cardinals look to snap skid
Cardinals look to snap skid
Posted by Brad Wilbricht
Wednesday, November 21 - 2:00 PM
The Cardinals will attempt to snap a six-game losing streak this week against St. Louis, in what looks to be the team's most winnable game from now until the end of the regular season.
Arizona came up just short a week ago on the road against the Falcons, due in large part to an offensive attack that continues to be painfully stagnant. The Cardinals defense did everything in its power to secure a victory, limiting Atlanta to 354 yards of total offense while forcing six turnovers, but the Arizona offense managed only 178 total yards and was held to seven first downs on the afternoon.
Now, the Cardinals will turn their attention to the Rams, who won decisively in the team's first meeting of the season in Week 5.
With QB Kevin Kolb still out with a rib injury and John Skelton now benched, rookie Ryan Lindley stands in line to receive his first career start this Sunday. Lindley completed 9-of-20 passes for 64 yards in relief of Skelton last week and was sacked three times. A full week of practice should help Lindley but he's still a first-year player making his first start which is generally not a good combination.
Working against Lindley's favor will be the Rams' dynamic duo of defensive ends, Chris Long and Robert Quinn. The two helped lead St. Louis to nine sacks of Kolb in the team's 17-3 victory early this year and will be licking their chops to line up against Lindley and the Cardinals' beleaguered offensive line.
Like Arizona, St. Louis is mired in a slump of its own, going winless in its previous five outings. The Rams grinded out a tie against San Francisco two weeks ago, but the momentum gained from that performance was lost in a 27-13 home defeat against the Jets last week. Furthermore, St. Louis has yet to win away from home, sporting a record of 0-3-1 on the road.
Sam Bradford has suffered through another up-and-down season but has the potential to move the ball against a Cardinals pass defense that has excelled this year. Bradford should have WR Danny Amendola back for a second consecutive week and Arizona has struggled at times guarding receivers out of the slot.
Meanwhile, Lindley will try to somehow get All-Pro wideout Larry Fitzgerald involved in the game plan as he's stuck in one of the least productive stretches of his career. The return of RB Beanie Wells could help this cause but ultimately it will be up to Lindley to locate Fitzgerald and make accurate throws in his direction.
While it's hard to endorse the Cardinals with Lindley at the helm, this is the best chance for Arizona to prove victorious when dissecting the remainder of the schedule. Look for the Cardinals defense to be the difference as Arizona finally snaps its six-game skid.
Prediction: Arizona 20 St. Louis 17
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Becoming a scientist or working in science is never a straight forward path: appreciation of the natural world, hobbies, high school jobs, science fiction and random life events all come into play. We discuss these sinuous paths into science with a special live audience, The Field Museum's Youth Design Team summer interns. We hope that our stories were a source of science and fishy inspiration!
Youth Design Team
The Youth Design Team (YDT) is part of the TakeThe Field programs here at the Museum and is designed in collaboration with the Pearson Foundation's New Learning Institute. YDT takes teens behind the scenes to interact with scientists, designers, media producers, researchers and other teen volunteers like themselves. Teens hear firsthand what it's like to roam the plains of Africa and tromp through the forests of South America. In addition, they participate in the process of designing an exhibit from scratch!
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For what it's worth, Moody's thinks Jefferies Group's $78 million in pay for two of its top executives is a bad idea.
A week after the investment bank announced that it was awarding CEO Richard Handler some $58 million over three years the credit rating agency is calling the compensation package a "credit negative for bondholders–in other words the payout could hurt the firm's credit rating.
Last week the firm said it would award a combined $78 million to two executives including chairman of the executive board, Brian Friedman. Wall Street was buzzing about the compensation amounts as large payouts like this one have been scrutinized since the financial crisis.
But as I noted last week much of the pain on Wall Street (if you can find any) has been placed on rank and file employees. Some 26,352 employees were let go in the financial sector in the first half of 2012 while the giant pay packages for executives mostly remain the same.
Jefferies fared relatively well during the financial crisis and its aftermath, however. Even Moody's points out the firm's strengths like its increasing capital base, diversified revenues and its management team that's been able to avoid the "large market, credit and litigation losses that have plagued–and sometimes crippled–its larger competitors." Historically, management's ability to manage risk has kept Jefferies bondholders in the clear.
But the size and form of the award (the short vesting period) for Friedman and Handler could jeopardize the firm's objective of "motivating employees to perform without exposing the company to risk," Moody's notes.
In other words, the big pay packages signal a greater focus on compensation's relationship with short performance periods. That dangerous relationship, Moody's says, has been "at the root of many outsized trading, credit and litigation losses at investment banks."
For their part, Handler and Friedman voluntarily asked that their cash bonuses be reduced, according to the SEC filing detailing their pay. Handler was due an $8.1 million bonus and took instead a $5 million cash bonus. Friedman was due $5 million and asked the board to reduce it to $3.75 million. their board to reduce their cash bonuses
In November, Jefferies announced it would be acquired by Leucadia National Corp in a deal valued at over $2 billion. Handler, who maneuvered the deal, will lead the combined company.


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This week The Horror Guru concludes A Blood Splattered Halloween with his review of NIGHT OF THE DEMONS 3, the direct-to-video sequel to the 1988 Cult Classic. Sexy cat demons, Snake monsterbation, and hand gun blow jobs abound in this surprisingly sexy final installment of the blood soaked Halloween specials.
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By John D. BanusiewiczAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2003 Former President Ronald Reagan's legacy is present in Iraq today, as many nations freed from the grasp of tyranny now are helping the coalition bring freedom to the Iraqi people, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said today.
Speaking at the Ronald Reagan Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif., Rumsfeld named 19 of the 32 countries that now have military forces in Iraq -- Albania, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Nicaragua, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Ukraine and noted they're all nations Reagan helped to make free.
"Why are so many of these nations many small, most not very wealthy sending their forces, their young men and women put at risk halfway around the world, to help bring freedom to the Iraqi people?" the secretary asked. "I suspect it's because so many of them have just recovered their own freedom, and they're eager, they're proud, to help the Iraqi people recover theirs."
Rumsfeld said the participation of these nations demonstrates that "the seeds of freedom, when planted, can do more than simply take root where they're sown. They can have the power to spread freedom across the globe to other countries."
The secretary quoted from a reply Reagan wrote by hand to Leonid Brezhnev after the Soviet leader wrote to him, accusing the United States of destabilizing the world with its "territorial ambitions and imperialistic designs." Reagan noted that after World War II, the United States had the only undamaged industrial power in the world, a military force at its peak, and a monopoly on the nuclear bomb and the ability to deliver it anywhere in the world.
Reagan wrote that no one could have stopped the United States at that time if world domination was on the nation's agenda. Instead, he wrote, "we used our power and wealth to rebuild the war-ravaged economies of the world, including those nations that had been our enemies."
Freedom took root in Japan, Germany, Italy and across Europe, Rumsfeld said, because of U.S. efforts after the war, and the liberated nations of Europe joined with the United States to form the NATO.
"Together, we stood up to the forces of communist tyranny, and by the end of the 20th century, liberty had spread across the entire continent of Europe and beyond," Rumsfeld said. He noted remarks President Bush had made at the Reagan library, pointing out that in 1941 the world had only about a dozen democracies, and by the end of the 20th century, more than 120 democracies were in place.
"Many of those recently liberated nations are now at the forefront of the effort to help Iraq and Afghan peoples recover their freedoms and maintain them," Rumsfeld said. "And if we are steadfast, free societies can take root in those countries, and we will have still new allies in the battle for freedom and moderation in the Middle East."
Rumsfeld noted that the post-World War II Marshall Plan that Reagan referred to in Brezhnev letter cost about $90 billion in today's dollars. "That $90 billion investment helped transform a region that had been a source of violent war and instability for centuries and turn it into a place of peace and posterity and, I would add, mutually beneficial trade," Rumsfeld said.
He said some American taxpayers might understandably ask why the United States should spend $20 billion to help bring stability, democracy and self-government to Iraq. "The reason, I would submit, is because it's in our interest, and the interest of the Free World," Rumsfeld said. "And I also suspect that that's what Ronald Reagan would say.
"Today, America carries on the mission that animated President Reagan's life and his presidency -- very simply, the defense of human freedom," Rumsfeld continued. "And looking at what has been accomplished in the past two years tyrannies defeated, nations rescued, millions of people liberated I suspect he would approve."


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In 1987, he was chosen Honorable Mention All-NAIA District 2. He was named First Team All-NCIC in 1986, 1988, and 1989, and received an Honorable Mention All-NCIC in 1987.
In basketball, Sovde played guard and helped the Bearcats reach the top of the conference standings. In 1986-87 and 1989-90, the team tied for the NCIC title. In 1987-88 and 1988-89, the team won back-to-back outright conference titles. The 1989-90 team also claimed the NAIA District 2 championship.
Sovde holds several school records in soccer and basketball. In soccer, he recorded the most shutouts in a season with 10 in 1988. He achieved the most career shutouts with 21, and registered the lowest goals against average at 0.78 in 1988.
In basketball, Sovde earned the fifth highest career free throw percentage in Willamette history at 79.9%. He also tied the school record for the highest free throw percentage in a single game by hitting 11 of 11 charity tosses against Pacific University on Jan. 16, 1990. He set the single game record for steals with eight versus Pacific Lutheran University on Jan. 12, 1990. He was named Willamette University Male Athlete of the Year following the 1989-90 season.
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To honor a condition of a Houston Arts Alliance grant artist Michael Crowder received — that he exhibit his recent work by year's end — Crowder and gallerist Wade Wilson had to scramble to squeeze a short-lived exhibit into Wilson's already full roster.
But the result, L'heure bleue, looks like anything but a rush job. Crowder's masterful trompe l'oeil glass sculptures like Air amusé (Amused Air), are witty, lovingly crafted homages to such modernist influences as Marcel Duchamp and Constantin Brancusi. And the exhibit's drop-dead gorgeous staging draws on Crowder's day job as a preparator at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This must-see show is up through Saturday at Wade Wilson Art, 4411 Montrose, Suite 200; 713-521-2977.


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Cobbler vs. Crumble: Death Match
So, in the Great Debate of Delicious Baked Goods, which is your favorite: cobbler or crumble? This question is born of a pet peeve of mine in which non-bakers conflate crumble and cobbler. Now that I've vented, I can say that I like crumble better because it has more fruit and a crispy top.
For both, what are your favorite recipes? Mine is a blackberry/apple crumble from Williams Sonoma "Cooking for Friends." It is amazing, especially with freshly made whipped cream on top.
Let the death match begin!
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It's that time of year once again to strip down at UC Berkeley and run around- letting your stuff sway in the wind. What exactly is the traditional UC Berkeley dead week naked run?
Gracie Malley- a participant of the run- tells us, "The naked run, started by Lothlorien co-op, is a semesterly tradition which occurs during dead week in which students gather in the stairwell of [the Moffitt Library] and run naked through the Main Stacks."
So in other words, there's no reason. But hey, who doesn't like showing off what their momma gave them?
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Together we will ensure learning success for all students to develop their unique potential as caring citizens in a changing world.
Palliser Regional Schools is committed to engendering and supporting the values of the broader society: empathy, integrity, respect, trust and responsibility. If the children of this community are to realize these values, the division acknowledges its responsibility to provide an exemplary education. It can only do this by establishing a clear sense of the goals it is trying to accomplish, the characteristics of the schools it seeks to provide, and the contributions the various stakeholders must make in order to transform these ideals into reality.
For a complete review of Palliser's vision for student learning, leadership, personnel, school climate, community relations and students, please read Board Policy 1: Division Foundational Statements.
Palliser Regional Schools has aligned division goals with those established by Alberta Education.
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- Success for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students (FNMI).
For a copy of our Annual Education Results Report and Three-Year Education Plan, please click here.
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Palliser Regional Schools maintains a focus and plan for continuous improvement of our schools through professional development, collaboration by administrators and teaching staff across the division, and through evidence-driven practices. Our efforts include:
- Four division-wide professional development days are set aside each year, bringing toegher professional staff from across Palliser for small-group collaboration based on shared subject matter, grade level or expertise. The groups work toward a goal that relates directly to improved student learning.
- The division has embraced assessment for learning strategies for student success and a focus on instructional leadership to improve teaching practice.
- Since 2011--2012, Palliser has adopted a focus on literacy to ensure students have the skills needed for success in school and for life.
- An annual school goals process supports individual schools in their efforts to improve student learning. The process focuses on measurable outcomes. Every school must identify at least one goal that ensures a safe and caring school environment considered fundamental to student learning, and another that addresses improved student learning.
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Havre de Grace, Oatsee Named KY Champions
The Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders has named Havre de Grace the 2011 Horse of the Year and leading older female. The organization also named Oatsee, dam of last year's Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Shackleford , as Broodmare of the Year.
Havre de Grace, the 2011 Eclipse Award-winning Horse of the Year and champion older female, became the third distaffer in a row to be voted Horse of the Year. The mare, trained by Larry Jones for Rick Porter's Fox Hill Farms, defeated champion Blind Luck in the Azeri Stakes (gr. III) in her 2011 debut as a 4-year-old and then won the Apple Blossom Handicap (gr. I), both at Oaklawn Park.
After a break of nearly two months, Havre de Grace emerged once again at Delaware Park, where she extended her win streak to three in the Obeah Stakes (gr. III), setting the stage for a rematch with Blind Luck in the Delaware Handicap (gr. II). Those two battled gamely before Blind Luck prevailed by a nose.
Havre de Grace was shipped to Saratoga Race Course to take on males in the Woodward Stakes (gr. I). Like Rachel Alexandra in her Horse of the Year campaign of 2009, Havre de Grace won the Woodward before returning to face fillies and mares in the Beldame Invitational Stakes (gr. I). Contested over a muddy track, the Beldame turned into a rout for Havre de Grace, who drew off to win by 8 1/4 lengths. Havre de Grace ended the season with a fourth-place finish in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).
Havre de Grace remained in training following her championship campaign. In her first start since the Breeders' Cup, she captured the New Orleans Ladies Stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in March.
Shackleford, one of three graded stakes winners out of Oatsee, defeated Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Animal Kingdom in the Preakness for breeders/owners Mike Lauffer and Bill Cubbedge. Shackleford, by Forestry, finished second last year in four graded stakes--the Haskell Invitational, Florida Derby, and Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile, all grade I, and the grade II Indiana Derby .
Oatsee, who was bred by the late Bentley Smith, not only is the dam of Shackleford but also grade I winner Lady Joanne (by Orientate ), multiple grade III winner Baghdaria (by Royal Academy), and two stakes-placed runners. Lady Joanne won the Alabama Stakes (gr. I), the Golden Rod Stakes (gr. II), and the Dogwood Stakes (gr. III).
Oatsee was purchased by My Meadowview Farm for $1.55 million at the 2008 Keeneland November breeding stock sale when Shackleford was a yearling. Oatsee produced an Indian Charlie filly this year for My Meadowview.
In other news, the P.A.B. Widener Award, which honors the breeder of the year, went to Sheikh Mohammed's Darley.
Other Kentucky-bred champion of 2011 honored by the KTOB were:
The Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund Award winners are:
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Alex G. Campbell Jr. received the William T. Young Humanitarian Award, which is given to a person "who recognizes and promotes the human endeavor."
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Jun 10 2014
An Oops Moment
Thanks for helping me decide the color for the walls in the upstairs space! As you might remember, the choices were… Beach… And Slate. There were advantages to both colors, but ultimately we decided to go with the majority, which voted for… [...]
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May 21 2014
The Color of the Walls
Things are a little farther along than they were in this photo, taken in April. The electric, plumbing, heating and air, and window trim is all done, the cabinets are being built, and the old plaster walls (not visible in this photo) are repaired and ready for a new top coat. The floors [...]
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Apr 28 2014
Building Update
Work in The Building is moving along, both with the remaining entrances downstairs, and with the office upstairs. This is a good thing, since a tree fell on our office on the ranch a couple of weeks ago and we need a place to put our folders, man! I'm being very positive and [...]
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Apr 17 2014
The Wood for the Cabinets
The cabinets for the upstairs space are designed and ready to be made, but we skidded to a slight halt when it came time to select the variety of wood. The old window trim and baseboards, which we've stripped, are made of heart pine (I know this thanks to you guys!) The grain [...]
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Apr 10 2014
The Remaining Windows
We got the remaining windows covered up and the guys are hard at work on them. Getting the old windows covered up actually helps me visualize what it will all look like once it's done! This was last week, just before the corner covering came off. [...]
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Apr 03 2014
Fun Day
I went to The Building this morning, shortly after I posted here. Peek-a-boo! There's one of the new windows on the side entrance. I know it's so hard for you to picture what's going on here, but basically: The work crew has just [...]
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Apr 03 2014
Today's the Day
For months, we've had big, bulky structures covering the entrances of The Building while we removed the old windows and doors, put in the new ones, redid all the trim… And, of course, exposed the old granite column and brought it back to its original shape. [...]
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Mar 26 2014
The Entrances
This was the side entrance of The Building last year. I'm not sure if I've ever shown you this before. It's been largely ignored throughout this whole project… Until now! We've been getting it ready for the new door and the new windows, [...]
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Mar 11 2014
Building Before and Afters
This was the entrance on the south side of the building shortly after we started the project. Here's the same entrance from the inside. This will be the entrance to the deli. This is the entrance now! Of course, it's missing the light [...]
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Mar 06 2014
The Ceiling Tiles
Note: I wanted to thank you all so much for your incredibly wise and helpful advice regarding the bathrooms. I've read every comment, have read things I never would have considered, and have made some concrete (no pun intended. ha!) decisions—and headed in a couple of new [...]
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Mar 04 2014
Bathroom Inspiration
We're down to the wire on making decisions about the upstairs bathrooms in The Building. This has been a tricky process, because when we look around for design inspiration, there are millions of trillions of beautiful bathrooms to behold…but so many of them aren't [...]
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Feb 24 2014
The Building Update
Happy Monday, guys! I thought I'd give you a few random glimpses around The Building. First, with respect to the question about what kind of wood the old window trim is: I actually was asking that question because we haven't been able to come to a consensus on my end. [...]
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Feb 20 2014
The Window Trim
We have put new windows in The Building…but we've been able to use most of the old window trim! In this photo, you can see the frame-less windows on the right… And in the last two weeks, we have started putting the old window trim—which has been [...]
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Feb 18 2014
The Column
I'll be posting Building updates all this week! Things are suddenly moving along really nicely, and I'm taking photos as they happen. A quick update on my previous Building post, though: The subject was whether to restore, or leave as is, the old mural on the wall [...]
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Feb 06 2014
To Restore or Not to Restore
This is the old Uneeda Biscuit advertising mural inside The Building; I've shown it to you many times, because it's one of my favorite features of the whole place. Of course, we're leaving the mural (rather than paint over it or cover it with plaster or [...]
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Jan 23 2014
The Window Trim
The design of the exterior downstairs windows has been a little bit of an odyssey. We want to keep it simple and classic, but we don't want it to look like a plain old storefront. My mother-in-law and I have been talking about it, scribbling sketches, looking at photos of refurbished [...]
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Jan 20 2014
The Corner: An Update
I posted about the corner of The Building a couple of weeks ago. I explained that we're going to put the entrance back on the corner, where it was originally. I showed you the granite column, which has been buried under a covering of brick [...]
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Jan 15 2014
Glimpses of The Building
There's my husband. I mean…there's the framing for the kitchen (left) and the bathrooms (right)! I get distracted sometimes. Did you know planning a commercial kitchen is just slightly a leeeeetle bit kind of more complicated than planning a [...]
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Jan 06 2014
The Corner
This is a photo of the building in its earliest days. And here's the building last year, after we'd replaced just a few of the windows and well before we removed the awning. Here it is after all of the upper windows had been [...]
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Dec 30 2013
Bye Bye, Awning
A few months ago, I asked for your opinion about the awning on the outside of The Building. You can read the post for the details, but in a nutshell, we couldn't decide whether to leave (and rebuild) the huge awning around the building or just remove it altogether. The Awning: What [...]
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Water storage is the first line of defense in emergency preparedness. Because water is more vital to you than food, it should take top priority. Stored water will insure that you have safe water while municipal water sources are repaired and brought back on line. Storing water will also reduce the need for you or your family to venture out into the streets after a disaster where it may not be safe. There are various methods of storing water. There are also some water stores that many believe will be available and safe in a disaster that are not safe. Pools are a good example.
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There are tens of thousands of pools all over the United States. Some statistics suggest there could be as much as 1 pool for every 10 households. This would equate to something like 1,400 hundred gallons of water per family in the US. But there is a misconception lurking on the internet that could mean a second disaster for you and your family should you decide to drink pool water. Some believe that it is safe to drink pool water and that there is no need to store potable water. This just isn't true. Pool water is not safe to drink. Pool water should be your very last choice before you dehydrate and die.
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Do you eat, drink and breathe Hindi films? Is the famous nahiiiiii!!! your signature line and your friends have crowned you the drama queen/king? Welcome to the club. We add a little more drama in your life with these fun Bollywood themed Holi parties.
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There are many reasons for calling this period the Golden Era of the Film Industry and music can easily be one of them. How about skipping all the DJ remixes this year and planning a party with the 60s theme? Get your friends to dress up in ghagra-cholis and dhoti-kurtas and stock up some natural colours and classic metal pichkaris (you might have to find a Bollywood prop supplier to get these) to add the finishing touches. We also have a playlist ready for you:
• Holi ayi re kanhai – Mother India
• Arrey ja re hat natkhat – Navrang
• Tan rang lo jee aaj man rang lo – Kohinoor
• Layi hai hazaron rang holi – Phool Aur Patthar
• Hori khelat nandlal – Godaan
Please note, only one dance step is allowed to all these songs; so girls, one hand on the shoulder, one holding the ghagra and just sway to the music while the boys throw colour at you, gently.
White is in
Remember all those Holi scenes from Hindi films where the hero, heroine and the whole cast wore spotless white clothes which later turned multicoloured? Now, we know that you tried wearing your best white dress for Holi to ape the stars and were subjected to a thrashing from your Mom in return. But now that you are grown up how about planning a Holi party with all the guests dressed in white? You can add a little more fun by dressing up as your favourite star of the 70s. Boys, keep buckets of colour ready to throw at unsuspecting ladies while you shake a leg on chaahe bheege teri chunariya chahe bheege re choli. Your playlist for the theme can be:
• Aaj na chodenge bas humjoli – Kati Patang
• Rang barse bheege chunar wali - Silsila
• Holi ke din dil khi jate hain - Sholay
• Mal de gulaal mohe - Kamchor
• Ang se ang lagana – Darr
• Do me a favour let's play holi – Waqt: A Race Against Time
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This is one part of Holi that we just can't ignore. Whether it was Rajesh Khanna dancing like a lunatic in Jai Jai Shiv Shankar or Jugal Hansraj manning up to woo his love interest in Soni Soni Akhiyonwali, bhang has always inspired our heroes to do something radical. We'd suggest that you too go a bit wild this Holi by throwing a bhang party. Keep the glasses of bhang mixed thandai ready for the guests as soon as they enter but remember to eat properly and drink a lot of water to avoid dehydration. As for the playlist, here it is:
• Jai jai shiv Shankar – Aapki Kasam
• Rang barse bheege chunar wali – Silsila
• Soni soni akhiyon wali – Mohabbaten
• Nadiya se dariya – Namakharam
• Madhubala – Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
• Khai ke paan Banaras wala - Don
For those who don't want to be drenched in colour and run away even at the mention of bhang, we have an idea for you too. Remember the young Jaya Bhaduri fretting over her father's boring Holi? (Skip to 2:29:21 to watch)
Well, it's not so boring when you have platefuls of sweets doing the rounds. So stock up on a lot of food, get plates of dry colour to apply on the forehead and Ho Gayi Holi!
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CLINTON — Mary Jane Manes, age 79 of Clinton, passed away Monday, December 26, 2011 at Hillcrest Healthcare-North Knoxville following a lengthy illness.
She was a daughter of the late Lewis and Minnie Love Mize and was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church and a member of the Eastern Star.
In addition to her parents, Jane was also preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Manes, one daughter, Linda Carol Manes; one sister, Lillie Mae (Mize) Johnson; four brothers, Charles Mize, Luther Mize, Tommy Mize, and George Mize. Two daughters, Sandra Manes Taylor and Patricia Ann Manes; one brother, Joe Mize; two grandchildren, Brook Booher and Morgan Estes; one great grandchild, Chance Littleford; several nieces and nephews survive her.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening 5-7 p.m. in the Gray Funeral Home Chapel. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.
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CHARLOTTE — Virginia Isobel Pharr Byrd, age 94, formerly of Sanford, N. C., died Saturday, March 16, 2013 with her children at her side in Charlotte, N. C.
"Ginny" was born April 13, 1918 in Cabarrus County as one of five children to Jones Yorke Pharr and Lila Grier Pharr, both deceased. She graduated from Converse College with double majors in English and Economics, as World War II was brewing. Ginny also graduated from Pan American Business School in Richmond, Virginia where she met the love of her life, Dr. Worth Miller Byrd, on a blind date while he was a dental student at the Medical College of Virginia.
Ginny is survived by her three children, Jones Pharr Byrd Sr. and wife Sandra of Asheville, N.C.; Dr. Samuel Miller Byrd and wife Ashley of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and Sarah Elizabeth Byrd Turner and husband Tim of Charlotte, N.C. She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Jones Pharr Byrd Jr. and wife Whitney of Winston-Salem, N.C.; Julia Isobel Byrd and husband Joseph Dukes of Charleston, S.C.; Elizabeth Bright Byrd of Atlanta, Ga.; William Worth Miller Byrd of Denver, Co.; Virginia Turner Taborda and husband Nuno of Montreal, Canada; Rachel Turner Rengers and husband Francis of Wheat Ridge, Co.; Dr. Frances Byrd Turner of Alexandria, Va.; and Lila Turner Duke and husband Joseph of Savannah, Ga.
When Worth joined the Navy after graduation from dental school, Ginny and Worth were married in a small ceremony with her parents and beloved brother Jones in attendance in Philadelphia in May 1942. They moved with the Navy to California, where they were parted by the war for four years. Ginny returned to North Carolina to work for Mill Power Supply Co. in Charlotte while living with her parents in Concord, N.C., and Worth served as a naval officer with the 3rd Marines in the South Pacific. After the war, they settled in Sanford, N.C. where Worth opened his dental practice and their three children were born and raised.
In Sanford, Ginny was active in the First Presbyterian Church, its Women's circles, and was a Lifetime Member of the Presbyterian Women. She enjoyed membership in Suzanne Reeves book club, a needlepoint guild, Pine Needles Garden Club, and the local hospital auxiliary where she organized a group to make "stockings" for newborns leaving the hospital nursery in December. She was presented at the first Terpsichorean Ball in Raleigh, N.C., was a charter member of the Sanford Cotillion Club, and was a founding member of a local investment club, continuing with others an interest instilled by her father at an early age.
Most of all, the "General", as she was affectionately called by her husband and children, "orchestrated" ensuring that her children remained close and that all of her grandchildren became and remained as close as brothers and sisters — a blessing all enjoy and cherish today. She was more than generous to all.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Worth; her sister, Lila Grier Pharr Brown; and her brothers, Jones Y. Pharr Jr., Erskine (Turk) Pharr and John Pharr.
A memorial service for Ginny is planned for April 13 at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Sanford, N.C.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to First Presbyterian Church, 203 Hawkins Avenue, Sanford, N.C. 27330.
Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service.
Please share condolences online at www.hankinswhittington.com.
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SANFORD — Louise Powers Brantley, 81, of Sanford, died Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Central Carolina Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Brantley; two brothers; two sisters and her parents, James Powers and Viola Wood Powers. She was a member of Grace Chapel Church and volunteered at the Lee County Enrichment Center.
She is survived by a daughter, Shirley Brantley Wall and husband, Jimmy of Sanford; a sister Wilma Mangold of Virginia; and two granddaughters, Crystal and Rachel.
The family will receive friends Sunday, March 24, 2013, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at Grace Chapel on Monday, March 25th at 4 p.m. with Dr. Rudy Holland, Rev. Tony Moore and Rev. Bob Yandle officiating. Burial will follow at Church Cemetery.
Condolences may be made at www.bridgescameronfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home, Inc.
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SANFORD — Mrs. Ellen H. Carter, 89, of Sanford, died Friday, March 22, 2013 at her home.
Mrs. Carter was born on July 19, 1923, in Stokes County, N.C. to the late Sandy M. Hicks and Ann Bullins Hicks. She married Johnie C. Carter, the love of her life, in 1940, and he died in October 1979. After his death, she became a community servant: she looked after the sick, cooked, and cleaned for anyone in need. Mrs. Carter was an avid bowler and an enthusiastic fisherwoman, enjoyed gardening and taking care of her yard and house. Her house and yard were always spotless. Her family and friends will always remember her as being fiercely independent.
She was preceded in death by one infant child, Johnie Carter, Jr., four brothers and three sisters.
She is survived by two sons, Billy Joe Carter and wife Edna Earle, and William Ray Carter and wife Candy; two daughters, Irene "Tootsie" Thomas and husband Kelly, and Brenda Carter Lawson and husband Bobby; two brothers, S.M. Hicks and wife Betty of Goldston, N.C. and Bailey Hicks and wife Betty of Reidsville, N.C.; three sisters, Alice Morris and husband Ralph of Greenville, S.C., Bessie Childers and husband Ken of Kernersville, N.C., and Faye May of Greensboro; ten grandchildren, Pam Mason and husband Brian, Susan Wells and husband Andy, Michael Thomas and fiancée Jill Collins, Craig Carter and fiancée Pam Johnson, Kristi Thomas-Proffitt and husband Will, Amanda Carter and fiancé Russell Strickland, Christopher Carter, Penny Testerman and husband Mike, Timmy Lawson, Cindy Brand and husband Lee, Sherry Dobbs and fiancé Shane Delong, Wendy Markel and husband Aaron; twenty-six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Sunday, March 24, 2013, from 1:30-3 p.m. at Hillview Christian Assembly. The funeral will follow at 3 p.m. at Hillview Christian Assembly with Pastor Ray Bodin, Rev. Curtis Norris, and Rev. Andy Foley officiating. Burial will follow at Cameron Grove Cemetery.
Condolences may be made at www.bridgescameronfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home, Inc.
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SANFORD — Larry Velton Johnson, 69, of Sanford, died on Friday March 22, 2013 at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford with his family by his side.
He was born on July 4, 1943 in Hampton, VA to the late Leonard Velton Johnson and Edna Earle Holt Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a veteran of his country and served in the United States Army and the National Guard during Vietnam. During his service, he was the recipient of the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. He retired from Heins Communications. Larry enjoyed fishing and loved to farm. All who knew him, knew that he was a hardworker all of his life.
He is survived by his wife, Millie McDaniel Johnson of Sanford; a son, Timothy Shane Johnson and wife Amanda Woodham Johnson; two grandchildren: Luke Velton Johnson and Justin Wayne Cleary; two sisters: Jeanette Johnson Keener of Newport News, VA; and Linda Johnson Shean of Sanford, NC; and a brother, Wendell Lee Johnson of Sanford.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 25, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Miller-Boles Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Rudy Holland, Pastor Chris Humphreys, and Pastor Royce Baker officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Center UMC Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 24, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at Miller-Boles Funeral Home in Sanford.
Online condolences may be made at www.millerboles.com.
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VASS — Robert Cranston Schilling, 79, of Vass, passed away on Wednesday (3/20/13) at Pinelake Nursing Home.
He was born in Philadelphia on March 12, 1934 to William Alfred and Hilda Craston Schilling. He served in the United States Army. He retired from IBM, where he was a personnel engineer.
He is survived by his loving wife, (Be) Lien Phuong Thi Le Schilling; one daughter, Linda Schilling of Pennsylvania; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Alfred and Hilda Cranston Schilling, and one brother, William A. Schilling, Jr.
The family has entrusted services to Cox Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory of Vass.
Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com.
SOUTHERN PINES — Joseph Henry Carter, Jr., 90, of Southern Pines, died Sunday (3/17/13) at St. Joseph of the Pines Health and Rehabilitation Center in Southern Pines.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday (3/27/13) at Powell Funeral Home.
A native of Cumberland County, he was a son of the late Joseph Henry and Marion Kennedy Carter and was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He began his career as an optician with H.M. Smith Opticians and later as a partner in Hall and Carter Opticians. In 1977 he bought the business and worked many years in Southern Pines and Pinehurst as J.H. Carter Opticians before selling the company to Sandhills Optical Company, where he remained as an employee. He retired in 2002.
He was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor Smith Carter, who died in 1994.
He is survived by his son Joseph H. "Jay" Carter III, of Southern Pines.
Memorials may be made to: Sandhills Ecological Institute, 515-E Midland Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387.
Powell Funeral Home in Southern Pines is assisting the Carter family.
Condolences can be made at www.PinesFunerals.com
PITTSBORO — George E. Williams, 74, of 1040 Clark Self Road in Pittsboro, died Saturday (3/23/13) at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford.
Arrangements by Knotts and Son Funeral Home in Siler City.
SILER CITY — Beverly McSwain, 59, of 813 Shaffield Drive in Siler City, died Friday (3/22/13) at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.
Arrangements by Knotts and Son Funeral Home in Siler City.


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New Mexico – New Mexico health officials are reporting three new swine flu deaths in the past week.
The latest victims are a 51-year-old man from Santa Fe County with chronic medical conditions, a 6-year-old girl from Santa Fe County without chronic medical conditions and a 47-year-old woman from Valencia County with chronic medical conditions.
There have been 16 deaths related to H1N1 influenza in New Mexico this year.
The state Health Department says it has ordered 78,600 doses of nasal and injectable swine flu vaccine. Vaccine is arriving in small amounts and is being distributed to providers and public health offices statewide.
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Although described by his father as "indoorsy," 23-year-old Kyle Spencer Williams knew enough to survive out in the wilderness.
Suffolk police say Kyle had been missing since last Thursday, but how long he spent lost somewhere in the thousands of acres of woods between Indian Trail Road and Deer Path Road is unclear at this point.
Bud Williams says his son doesn't remember a lot of what happened or how he even became lost.
"We asked him how long were you there? 'I don't know.' Well, I said how many nights do you remember? He remembers one night."
Bud says his son also remembers finding running water to drink and doing whatever it took to keep himself warm at night.
"He started just wrapping himself up with limbs and debris leaves and stuff to try to stay warm through the night waiting for day break," described Bud.
The Williams family reported Kyle missing Sunday evening and by Monday morning, Bud says, officials from all over responded including Virginia State Police, Suffolk Fire and Rescue and volunteers from Tidewater Search and Rescue, Greater Atlantic Rescue Dogs (GARD), K9 Alert of Richmond and Piedmont Search & Rescue.
"They did the search of the whole perimeter. I think I heard them, they said the dogs got a few hits now and then, not really a strong hit but enough," Bud explained.
Monday evening, a Virginia Beach Police helicopter spotted Kyle in an area closer to Deer Path Rd. Bud says his son noticed "police" written on the helicopter and was waving to get the attention of the crew.
As Kyle continues to recover in the hospital, his dad says, he still can't piece together how he ended up lost in the woods and exactly how long he was there. The last thing Kyle remembers, his father says, was going back to his house on Indian Trail Road where he lives alone after hanging out with friends. The next thing he knew he woke up in the middle of the woods.
Right now, Bud says he's just thankful his son is home safe and extremely grateful to the dozens of rescue crews and volunteers who worked tirelessly to make sure that happened.
"I just can't explain it. If they hadn't done what they had done, I can only imagine the worst. But, because of their efforts he's with us," said Bud.
Suffolk police say figuring how Kyle ended up lost in the woods is part of their ongoing investigation.
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Levi Chavez trial on hold
Posted at: 06/17/2013 10:13 AM
Updated at: 06/17/2013 11:21 AM
By: The Associated Press
Levi Chavez
BERNALILLO, N.M. (AP) - Testimony in a trial of a former Albuquerque police officer accused of killing his wife is scheduled to resume as more investigators are expected to take the stand.
The second week of Levi Chavez's murder trial will start Monday and prosecutors will try to poke holes in his story that he found his 26-year-old wife, Tera Chavez, dead at the couple's Los Lunas home in 2007.
Prosecutors say Chavez shot his wife with his department-issued gun and then tried to make her death look like a suicide. Prosecutors also argue that Chavez killed his wife partly to cover up an insurance fraud case concerning his stolen truck.
But his defense lawyer says Chavez is a victim of bad policing and poor media coverage from that evening.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. A New Mexico man faces multiple charges after police say he was having sex with a woman while driving drunk and crashed, ejecting the woman from the vehicle.
The Albuquerque Journal reports 25-year-old Luis Briones was found with one shoe on and his shorts on inside-out Monday night after he wrecked his Ford Explorer in Albuquerque.
Police say Briones' female passenger was found naked outside the SUV after being ejected. She had deep cuts to her face and head.
Authorities allege Briones tried to drive away after the crash and leave his passenger behind, but a witness grabbed his keys from the ignition. He also allegedly tried to hide from responding officers behind a cactus.
Briones is charged with aggravated DWI, reckless driving and evading police.
No attorney was listed for him.
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By capitalizing on the nation's long term investment in the
AEGIS fleet of cruisers and destroyers, and taking advantage of
rapid advancements in missile technology, the Navy will provide
protection from TBMs for debarkation ports and coastal airfields
as well as U.S. and allied expeditionary troops overseas. The
SM2 Block IV-A, the next generation of the STANDARD Missile, will
enable the fleet to project a theater ballistic missile defense
capability ashore in support of joint forces.
The modified STANDARD Missile 2 Block IV (SM2 Blk IV) which
destroyed the LANCE TBM target this morning adds a state-of-the-
art infrared seeker to the Navy's existing SM2 Blk IV, with
reduced developmental risk. The result is superb downrange and
cross range performance at extremely high altitudes against TBMs
while maintaining an area defense capability against enemy
aircraft and cruise missiles.
USS Lake Erie (CG 70) and USS Port Royal (CG 73), home
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system modifications and SM2 Block IV-A missiles. They will
conduct at-sea testing, develop core doctrine and tactics, and
serve as focal points for putting the very latest theater
ballistic defense technology in the hands of our sailors.
Last March, China fired a series of TBMs into the
ocean near Taiwan. USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), was called on short
notice to reposition and track the TBMs using its SPY-1A radar.
While Bunker Hill's AEGIS Combat System recorded each missile
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HUNTINGTON -- As Marshall University head football coach Doc Holliday looks over the 2013 Thundering Herd schedule, there aren't too many opponents he recognizes from the last few years.
When Marshall takes the field in 2013, there will only be five opponents with which the Herd has familiarity.
Given the newness of most of the foes, it would be understandable if Holliday and his staff spent much of the offseason researching teams that they will face in conference this year.
During a Monday preseason press conference, however, Holliday said that was not the case this summer. The focus instead was on the first four games of the season -- the Herd's non-conference portion of the schedule.
"No. 1, we're on Miami (Ohio), which is the first one. We spent the majority of our time there and the first four," Holliday said. "Gardner-Webb just lost their offensive coordinator (a few) days ago, so we don't know exactly what we are getting there and, of course, we spent a lot of time on Ohio and Virginia Tech. That's about as far as you go in the offseason."
While a Conference USA championship is certainly Holliday's focus heading into the season, Marshall's first four games are all non-conference contests. That allows the Herd to build momentum prior to the beginning of the conference slate.
In recent years, the non-conference schedule has featured games which put the Herd into pressure situations heading into the conference portion.
Since Holliday came to Marshall, the series with West Virginia played out its final three games and he has also seen games at Ohio State, Louisville and Purdue, among others.
In Holliday's first three years, his teams were 1-3 in each non-conference season.
That's where the 2013 season is shaping up to be different, should the Herd take care of business.
Home games against Miami (Ohio) and Gardner-Webb open the season before road trips to rival Ohio and Virginia Tech.
Marshall will be favored in each of the first two games before a pivotal Sept. 14 matchup against Ohio at Peden Stadium in Athens.
The Herd has a more-than-legitimate chance of finishing with a non-conference record above .500 for the first time since 2009 -- consequently, also a year when Marshall made a bowl game appearance.
For Holliday, the first three games will set the tone for the rest of the season when they will take on several new conference opponents, such as UTSA, Florida Atlantic and Middle Tennessee.
Holliday said those teams are certainly on the Herd's mind and radar, but the coaching staff will get a much better feel for them as the season goes along.
"You do some personnel studies and that type of thing on the other (teams), but by the time we get to UT-San Antonio, they'll be four games that we have a pretty good idea that we can draw from for this year that we'll break down," Holliday said. "By the time we play Middle (Tennessee) and by the time we play those other people we haven't played, there's going to be a pretty good book on them."
At last week's C-USA Media Day, Marshall was picked to finish second in the East Division behind East Carolina.
The Herd's season gets underway against Miami (Ohio) at 7 p.m. on Aug. 31 at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
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