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Ron Paul – "The Gold Price is Rigged by Central Banks"
November 27th, 2009 10:10 pm | by Jake Towne | Published in Banking, Federal Reserve, gold, Liberty, Money, Politics, Ron Paul | 4 Responses
Originally published November 27, 2009 at http://towneforcongress.com/economy/ron-paul-the-gold-price-is-rigged-by-central-banks
In a 13-minute interview on CNBC's Squawk Box last week, Congressman Ron Paul stated one phrase that really stuck out at around 4:50:
"Gold is money. Gold measures the value of currencies. And right now gold is telling us, in spite of the fact that the gold price is rigged by central banks and various entities, gold is telling us that the dollar is in danger – great danger!! We're in worse shape then we were in the 70′s, and it was rather chaotic then. So we're moving into a very dangerous era according to what the gold price is telling us."
What does Congressman Paul mean? Now, I certainly cannot speak for him, but I am re-posting below my July 2009 article "The Summers Gold Price Suppression Scheme." Another recent, well-document essay is GATA's Chris Powell's speech "Gold Suppression is Public Policy and Public Record." Be sure to check out my reference to rarely-discussed London Gold Pool of the 1960s, we are living through its modern equivalent currently. Take a look, decide for yourself, and leave any questions you may have below.
"Gold is the sovereign of all sovereigns." – Democritus, Greek scientist and philosopher, circa 430 BCE.
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution
Monday, July 13, 2009
July 24, 1998, was an epic day for the global financial system. In "The Money Matrix – Bring Light to Dark Derivatives! (PART 11/15)," we reviewed the consequences of FED Chairman Alan Greenspan's decision to allow negotiation of OTC derivative contracts without the use of an exchange to make transactions transparent and reduce counterparty risk. (emblem)
Greenspan also stated:
"Nor can private counterparties restrict supplies of gold, another commodity whose derivatives are often traded over-the-counter, where central banks stand ready to lease gold in increasing quantities should the price rise."
Translated, this comment simply means that the international central banks will suppress the gold price by releasing central bank gold reserves. Why is the gold price so important? Isn't it just a yellow metal mostly used for jewelry? How exactly is this manipulation accomplished? These are the questions this article will answer.
Before proceeding, I recognize that many hearing this for the first time may be incredulous. To that end, please read "R.I.P. – The London Gold Pool, 1961-1968". This article painstakingly demonstrates – using the FED's own documentation – that the international central bankers secretly colluded to manipulate the gold price in the 1960s to hide the dollar's debasement. Note the severe aftermath: the London Gold Pool was utterly destroyed in 1968 and the end result was the national bankruptcy of the United States in 1971 when President Nixon blocked the redemption of dollars for gold by foreigners. The collapse of the London Gold Pool heralded the era of free-floating fiat currency. If additional proof is needed, please read this 1961 FED document and analysis by James Turk from the Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee (GATA) entitled "The FED's Blueprint for Market Intervention."
In the recessions and energy crises of the 1970s, the gold price rose from $35 to $875 per troy ounce. With the vast increase of powers granted by the Monetary Control Act of 1980, FED Chairman Paul Volker jacked interest rates into the stratosphere to squeeze the inflation out of the dollar. In 1981, the federal funds rate reached a maximum of 19%, and would not subside to single digits until 1985. [And what was Volker's only regret from his memoirs? That "Joint intervention in gold sales to prevent a steep rise in the price of gold, however, was not undertaken. That was a mistake."]
The next part is crucial to the plot. In 1988, a young economist out Harvard, Larry Summers wrote a verbose paper entitled "Gibson's Paradox and the Gold Standard." In the paper, Summers explains that when the real interest rate is positive, the gold price will not increase and even decrease as parties will prefer fiat currency that increases in purchasing power. However, when the real interest rate is negative, the price of gold will increase as parties will seek to preserve their purchasing power. Gold serves as "the canary in the coal mine" for all fiat currencies. When the price of gold rises, this is the prime signal that the currency is being debased.
Summers well understands the world gold market and the axiom "at all times, in all places, gold is money." Few today recognize that gold (XAU) and silver (XAG) are internationally recognized currencies and compete with the USD, EUR, and all others. Few recognize that the daily trading of gold on the London Bullion Market Association exceeds $80 billion USD per trading day. To put this in perspective, the London market accounted for $20 trillion USD in 2007 which by itself is larger than the $14 trillion GDP of the United States, which is the trade from all the goods and services our country produced. Gold is not just a currency, not just money, gold is a commodity that is the world's smallest major financial market.
Now, the real interest rate remained positive until 1990 due to Volker's draconian inflation-fighting measures. As explained in "Unlocking the Money Matrix – The Real Interest Rate (PART 12/15)", the real interest rate not only went negative, but it kept plummeting. The prime reason for this is the massive creation of new dollars that debased the currency by the FED, or classical Austrian monetary inflation of the money supply.
In the 1990s, the American government in collusion with the central bankers decided to execute the Summers' scheme although they may have simply been building on his mentor Robert Rubin's gold trading practices at Goldman Sachs. By suppressing the price of gold AND silver – a far smaller and easier-to-manipulate market than gold – and publishing rigged CPI numbers, they could slowly and steadily confiscate the purchasing power of their populations while masking the debasement of the dollar and hence all other fiat currencies while not causing a loss of consumer confidence.
Here is how the scheme works:
- Central banks, like the FED, takes gold bars from their vaults and leases them to cartel entities like Goldman Sachs at a low rate typically around 1%. Unless the sale is announced like Gordon Brown's infamous sale of 60% of England's gold reserves from 1999-2002 at $275/oz., the central bank continues to carry gold on lease and gold in the vault as one line item on their balance sheet.
- The cartel then sells the physical gold into the futures market at spot price. The spot and future prices were suppressed by this extra supply. Large dumps can be orchestrated to cause "waterfalls" in the price due to algorithm or stop-loss trading.
- Now the cartel has plenty of capital which could be leveraged by an investment bank at 30:1 or higher and used for ANY transaction. (Similar plays on interest rate mismatches were also executed on fiat currencies, most infamously the Japanese Yen-US Treasury carry trade, but these plays were made far easier with the golden 'canary' silenced.)
- The physical gold bars leave the exchanges. Most of the central bank gold is melted down to meet the supply deficit, and now adorns the necks of Indian women or rests in the vaults of investors.
There are approximately 160,000 metric tons of aboveground gold stock. The World Gold Council reports that the world's central bank gold reserves are at 29,698 metric tons as of June 2009, and this is a fall from the 35,582 metric tons reported in 1990 while the world's money supply has more than tripled since then. However, the WGC statistics do not have the rigor of independent audits and are incorrect as shown by the abrupt doubling of China's disclosed reserves overnight. As Ed Wener of GATA reported in 2005 and James Turkrelated in 2009, it is highly probable that 12,000 to 15,000 additional metric tons has been leased by the central banks into the marketplace.
In the March 2001 audit of the Exchange Stabilization Fund (ESF), the Treasury refers its (unconstitutional) powers to "deal in gold, foreign exchange, and other instruments of credit and securities the Secretary considers necessary" to promote "orderly exchange arrangements and a stable system of exchange rates." Along with the blatant remark by Greenspan above, this appears to me to be a carte blanche to trade in the gold market, and as late as 2000 the FED still publicly reported the ESF as controlling an unspecified portion of our nation's gold. To this day, the US government and the FED report gold stock on lease and gold in the vault as a single line item.
It is not outside the realm of possibility – though unproven – that the US government completed a gold swap transaction with Germany, where we traded gold stored in the US for gold stored in Germany as Turk surmised in "Behind Closed Doors," which was based on FED meeting minutes in 2001. Of course, the swapped gold from Germany would then have been used by the US government to dump gold on the London market. Recent events with Germany and subsequent Obama-Merkel meetings hint that they may be calling for the return of their gold. The Bundesbank even published a document back in 2000 that gave a hypothetical example of a gold swap with the FED, see page 37/56.
In February 1999, Time magazine published a cover with the bold title "The Committee to Save the World." In the future, the truth may be revealed as quite the opposite. Now, almost certainly, Summers, Rubin, Greenspan and the rest of the cartel believed in the mid-1990s that the gold suppression scheme could be carried out for 40-50 years before its failure enough time for either a new solution to be found or to see the Keynesian wet dream of one or very few regional fiat currencies realized. Unfortunately, if the global monetary system melts down, the entire world will be adversely affected. (Photo Rubin Summers Greenspan)
A key component of the plan was also psychological. Robert Rubin, Treasury Secretary from 1995-1999, first coined the "Strong Dollar" policy. When these words needed to be turned into action, Greenspan over at the FED could manipulate interest rates, create dollars, and conduct foreign currency operations. Summers worked under Rubin and continued the policy as Treasury Secretary until 2001. Summer's successor was Paul O'Neill who had this to say in 2008:
"When I was Secretary of the Treasury I was not supposed to say anything but "strong dollar, strong dollar." I argued then and would argue now that the idea of a strong dollar policy is a vacuous notion… When people say strong dollar, if they don't mean that "we believe intervention can work and we're prepared to intervene," then strong dollar is ridiculous."
Any veteran investor also realizes the powerful effect of FED statements by Greenspan and now Bernanke have had on stock and bond market volatility. In 2001, the gold price began its slow upward march, starting at $275/oz. As James Turk has documented, gold has risen eight years in a row, with an annual average gain of 16%. The gold cartel has been beating a retreat.
However, the plan to quietly confiscate the wealth of the American people has an Achilles heel, the same which destroyed the London Gold Pool. If physical gold becomes too scarce on the futures exchange and enters backwardation, or if the fiat currency debasement becomes too obvious, the gold price will skyrocket in response and the exchange will lose all its metal and the cartel will default. Furthermore, the gold on lease cannot be repaid to the central banks without causing the gold price to soar, and as more people realize the scam worldwide, or become more alarmed by the price rising, the more physical gold is saved.
As previously stated, Gold is the world's smallest major market. In 2007, the last reported year, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) exchanged over $20 Trillion USD in gold. This was larger than America's GDP of $14 Trillion USD, and the LBMA trading only represents about 75% of the world totals. Furthermore, the IFSL estimates the LBMA's volume is quite likely three-to-five times larger since much of the transactions are increasingly netted out and cleared without appearing in the statistics. This is despite the fact that all of the aboveground gold stock 160,000 metric tons melted down would fit inside of a cube roughly 20 meters to a side.
Due to industrial consumption, a shocking surprise to many is that silver's aboveground stocks are far less than gold's. The best estimates range from 30,000 metric tons on the low end to 60,000 metric tons on the high end – a cube that is at most 18 meters to a side. As seen in the graph, the market capitalization of silver is just a small fraction of gold's which makes it far easier to manipulate.
In 1974, New York's COMEX futures market was opened to gold trading, paving the way to the "paper gold" derivatives and ETF's of our modern day. In December 2008, the notional value of all gold derivative contracts was $395 billion USD, or roughly equivalent to 15,000 metric tons of gold. To put this in perspective consider than futures markets are typically used as hedging operations for commodity producers, trading basis risk for price risk. Since the annual production of gold is around 2,500 metric tons, and the contracts are all within a year, the large notional value becomes questionable. And to put this in perspective with silver, in 2007 the equivalent of the entire aboveground stock of gold was exchanged every 269 trading days while the equivalent of the entire aboveground stock of silver is exchanged every 9 trading days.
Here is another little known fact I dare not omit since gold is saved and not consumed, it's stocks-to-flow ratio is about 60. This means that there is the equivalent of ~60 years worth of production in aboveground stock for every year of mine production. This is in stark contrast to all other commodities, where the stock-to-flow ratio hovers around 1. Please see the graph. This ratio is the key reason why gold is money and a currency.
Perhaps this chart Theodore Butler graciously allowed me to publish from his article "Making the Case" most aptly demonstrates the gold and silver manipulation by U.S. Banks below.
Furthermore, in a 2003 lawsuit against the world's largest gold producer, Blanchard and Company charged Barrick Gold with manipulation of the gold price by using central bank gold, Barrick replied that they could not be sued without the central bank and other bullion dealers present as necessary parties, and that the central banks had sovereign immunity. Barrick's motion to dismiss was also a confession of the state of the gold market.
"Termination of the forward sales contracts would leave the bullion banks with no right to recover the promised gold from the gold producers; yet, they will remain obligated to repay the borrowed gold to the central banks. In order to satisfy their obligations to the central banks, the bullion banks would have to purchase gold on the spot market at prices that may be substantially higher than the price at which they sold the borrowed gold… It would expose the bullion banks to monumental financial losses." (p. 20-21/24)
Barrick's motion to dismiss was settled out of court, and shortly thereafter Barrick announced its hedging operations were terminated.
The Barrick Gold case was preceded by Howe vs. BIS, where, as a BIS shareholder, Reginald Howe charged the Bank of International Settlements, Alan Greenspan, Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, and others with fraud and manipulation of the gold price in the derivatives market and on the COMEX in 2000. In a long, twisting decision, U.S. federal Judge dismissed the case due to lack of standing. However, none of the claims were refuted and Lindsay resorted to questionable logic that Greenspan and Summers were above the law and unable to be sued in 2002. James Turk picks apart the decision in his commentary here.
One final but quite important note that due to the nature of futures markets, the gold cartel just as easily can profit when the price rises as when it falls. It is typically rare (~1%) for a paper gold futures contract to be settled in gold. Most often, it is simply rolled over. The game of golden musical chairs stops when the expected deliveries of physical metal off the exchange shake the confidence that metal will be delivered, resulting in a heightening of counterparty risk.
It took me extensive amounts of research to conclude that the gold and silver prices are manipulated, and GATA was the first and prime source of this information. For many seeing this for the first time, I apologize if the above is too complex. Looking back, it should have been much easier – if you listen to the central banks, they literally state they doing this.
One must not forget that central banks are simply government-sanctioned tools of the elite to debase and manipulate the currency in an orderly and politically-expedient manner, regardless of their claims to maintain "political independence." The simple truth is that the central banks were designed to control the "money power" which eventually MUST and WILL BE returned to We the People.
However, I expect no one to believe the same as I without doing the same research as I have, and to that effect, please see the below source list. Any questions, especially feedback to the contrary, please ask them below and I will do my best in replying in a timely fashion.
Lastly, let's ask what if I am wrong, what are the consequences? Nothing.
But what about the possibility that GATA, myself, and many others are correct? Then Larry Summers, the director of the Obama administration National Economic Council, should receive a trial by jury, not left free to continue to meddle with the world economy. As individuals, we must end this charade and help destroy the gold cartel or the gold cartel will proceed to annihilate what's left of the free market in our America, the greatest nation to ever be conceived in the liberty of the individual by the minds of men.
Got physical gold? Physical silver? (Please note ETF funds like GLD and SLV, run by cartel members HSBC Bank and JP Morgan Chase Bank, do not count.)
Butler, Theodore. 2009. "Making the Case." Butler's archive is here.
Douglas, Adrian. 2008. "Major GATA Battle Victories in the Gold War." See p. 3-5 on the BIS and Barrick cases.
Douglas, Adrian. 2009. "The Alchemists." On gold and silver ETF's (Exchange Traded Funds) and redemption of COMEX contracts.
Greenspan, Alan. 1998. Testimony to Congress on the regulation of OTC derivatives. "Central banks stand ready to lease gold in increasing quantities should the price rise."
Greenspan, Alan. 1966. "Gold and Economic Freedom."
Hepburn, Andrew. 2002. "An Examination of Evidence Indicating Exchange Stabilization and Federal Reserve Gold Market Activity."
Howe, Reginald. 2000. Complaint for U.S. District Court Civil Action 00-CV-12485-RCL. Howe sues Summers, Greenspan, the BIS, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and others for suppression of the gold price. See also the dismissal by Judge Lindsay and below analysis by James Turk.
Howe, Reginald. 2001. "Gibson's Paradox Revisited." Analysis of Summer's essay.
Murphy, Bill. 2009. "GATA's Tenth Anniversary: Gold Manipulation Evidence Mounts." Bill's column is available for a free two-week trial atwww.LemetropoleCafe.com.
Summers, Lawrence. 1988. "Gibson's Paradox and the Gold Standard."
Powell, Chris. 2008. "A New Summary of GATA's Work."
Powell, Chris. 2009. "Gold Suppression is Public Policy and Public Record."
Towne, Jake. 2008. "How the FED Works."
Towne, Jake. 2009. "R.I.P. – The London Gold Pool, 1961-1968." Proof from the FED they manipulated the gold market with other central banks in the 1960s.
Towne, Jake. 2009. "Ron Paul's rEVOLution Versus the "One Ring" of the Federal Reserve."
Towne, Jake. 2009. "Silver and Gold ARE Money." Summary of gold and silver market facts.
Towne, Jake. 2008. "The End for the Dollar and All Fiat Currencies." Beginning of a six-part educational series on futures markets and gold.
Towne, Jake. 2009. "The Real Interest Rate." Demonstrates the confiscation of the purchasing power of the American people by the U.S. government.
Towne, Jake. 2008. "What the Heck are Derivatives?" Introduction to derivatives and futures markets.
Turk, James. 2009. "A Short History of the Gold Cartel."
Turk, James. 2001. "Behind Closed Doors." On the mobilization of US gold reserves and possibility of gold swaps with the Bundesbank.
Turk, James. 2002. "Howe vs. BIS." Analysis of Judge Lindsay's dismissal statement.
Turk, James. 2009. "The FED's Blueprint for Market Intervention."
US Treasury Department. 2001. "Audit of the Exchange Stabilization Fund's Fiscal Years 2000 and 1999 Financial Statements."
Wener, Ed. 2005. "A Look at Central Bank Reserves."
Jake Towne is running for U.S. Congress in Pennsylvania's 15th District in the 2010 election as a citizen unaffiliated with any political parties. Jake also writes at www.LibertyMaven.com and www.CampaignForLiberty.com. A master campaign presentation for internet viewing is available. [Reach the Author Here!]
The Money Matrix Series
- The Money Matrix – Prelude (PART 1/15)
- The Money Matrix – What is a Dollar Bill Worth? (PART 2/15)
- The Money Matrix – What Makes Money Money? (PART 3/15)
- The Money Matrix – What is Honest Money? (PART 4/15)
- The Money Matrix on the Grand Deception of Seigniorage (PART 5/15)
- The Money Matrix – How the FED Works (PART 6/15)
- The Money Matrix – Who Owns the FED (UPDATED PART 7/15)
- The Money Matrix on "Credetary" Inflation and Deflation (PART 9/15)
- The Money Matrix – What the Heck Are Derivatives? (PART 10/15)
- The Money Matrix – Bring Light to Dark Derivatives! (PART 11/15)
- Unlocking the Money Matrix – The Real Interest Rate (PART 12/15)
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As always, unlike the NFL, the author grants full permission to allow any accounts of, rebroadcasts, retransmissions, repostings of this article to your blog or anywhere else in order to promote the Restoration of our Republic.
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Gold and Silver Investigation Source List
A Quick History of Gold
GO GATA! The premise of the Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee that the world gold market is artificially suppressed by central banks in order to make their currencies look stronger. 25 minute introductory "Gold Rush 21″ movie.
Gnazzo, Douglas. 2008. Honest Money. The prelude to the book can be read here "Is America Broke?" Part 1. Part 2.
www.GoldMoney.com – GoldMoney is an international gold and silver warehouse with insured vaults in London and Zurich. Ability to hold and pay interest on six major fiat currencies, issue electronic payments in goldgrams, silver ounces, etc. Gold can be removed in 100 gram, 1000 gram, or ~400 oz. bars. Silver can be redeemed in ~1000 oz bars.
The World Gold Council – A wealth of information on central bank holding, gold derivatives, supply and demand statistics and more. Free login required.
Rothbard, Murray N. "What has the Government Done with Our Money?" (1990) A 50-page document that describes Austrian economics. Rothbard has written a host of other great sources as well, like the 1994 work "The Case Against the Fed."
www.jsmineset.com Expert Jim Sinclair shares his thoughts on gold investing, financial markets, and trading. For free!
www.DollarCollapse.com This site's main use is as a newsfeed for dollar, gold, and housing market current events. They explain their dollar collapse theory here, which I partly agree with.
www.SilverSeek.com I particularly enjoy reading the columns of Theodore Butler and Jason Hommel
www.GoldSeek.com The sister site of SilverSeek. The Mogambu Guru's (aka Richard Daughty) column has tunnel vision but hilarious and educational..
www.SilverAxis.com – Tom Szabo writes a highly knowledgeable column and is a useful counterargument to GATA and Butler.
www.professorfekete.com A seriously pro-gold scholar.
www.lemetropolecafe.com Offers timely gold market advice and a daily "Midas" column. Try the 2-week free trial.
Paul, Ron. "Pillars of Prosperity." (2008) A 400+ page compilation of Dr. Paul's writings. After reading these, one realizes that Dr. Paul did very little recent work in putting together his best-selling "The Revolution" as most of this book was written 20+ years ago.
Millar, Peter. "The Relevance and Importance of Gold in the World Monetary System." (2006). Self-explanatory title. Understanding Graph 2 on page 3 is key


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You can check out my review of Justin Peacock's Blind Man's Alley here on Booklist Online, or read on!
I got my first look at Justin Peacock's BLIND MAN'S ALLEY when his editor sent me an early copy with an eye toward me providing it with a blurb. This is by no means an uncommon occurrence, as fully two-thirds of my fiction reading comes from sources like this. At no time is there ever a backlog of less than five books on my desk, and I must admit that sometimes the reading of these books is more of a chore than a pleasure. The very nature of these assignments dictates a hard-line approach – if the book doesn't hook me in the first few pages, I put it down and that's the end of it.
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I have written something in the order of a dozen legal books and quite frequently, even in books I greatly admire, I will start to get a sense of where the book is taking me, how the case will play out, who the actual bad guy is. In BLIND MAN'S ALLEY, the twists and turns of the plot kept taking me by surprise. More than that, each of the characters – good and bad or a little of both – became individual human beings whom I felt I knew intimately and cared about deeply. This personal connection made it impossible to put the book down in the last hundred pages or so.
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Gaza - The militant Palestinian terrorist group, HAMAS, rejected Israel's latest offer to extend a humanitarian truce in Gaza by another 24 hours.
Hamas has enjoyed a plethora of sympathetic reporting from Western press (as illustrated in attached video) which many say has prolonged the war and given HAMAS cover to continue launching rockets at Israel.
The cease-fire that began early Saturday (local time) was initiated by Israel, giving Palestinians of whom many were used as human shields time to recover bodies and resupply households with essentials. The second 24-hour cease-fire was requested by the United Nations and approved by Israel.
Yesterday, HAMAS summarily rejected a cease-fire proposal by U.S. Sec. of State John Kerry.
HAMAS declined to participate in the ceasefire extension and immediately began firing rockets into Israel within an hour after the first 12-hour halt to fighting, even after Israeli unilaterally announced that it would extend the truce by four hours.
For its part, Israel's security cabinet approved the U.N. request to extend the truce by 24 hours, but reserved the right to "act against any breach of the ceasefire."
"All of us call on the parties to extend the humanitarian ceasefire that is currently underway," French foreign minister Laurent Fabius said after meeting with the foreign ministers of Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Turkey and the U.S.
Talk of peace was quickly squashed as Hamas responded that it would not honor the 24-hour cease-fire extension, making it almost certain that more civilians will die as Hamas attacks Israel and Israel retaliates.
HAMAS has demanded an end to an Israeli-Egyptian blockade of Gaza before agreeing to halt hostilities, a demand with very little chance of success. Israel cannot control Egypt's government anymore than Egypt can control Tel Aviv.
HAMAS' fighters typically launch their rockets from schools and hospitals making it all but certain there will be civilian casualties and maximum damage to Palestinian infrastructure.
Israel typically warns Palestinians before striking a target in Gaza, however, despite Israeli warnings collateral damage cannot be avoided.
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Chelsea, London 27th July, 1838—
My dear Brother,
Your Letter of the 17th July from Como reached us the day before yesterday. I am much grieved at the harrassing scarcity of news you suffer under; owing in good part, as you conjecture, to the villany of the Lombard Post-system.1 All your Letters to us have arrived duly, except Gloag's, who neither by message nor note of any kind has ever shown any symptom of his existence here. The Newspapers have come more rarely than you seem to say; one, and one only, from Florence was the last we got. But on your side henceward, what a vacuum! Several Couriers and four or five Examiners must be lying in the Lombard Archives, dangerous to the state. A Letter, of the usual length and minuteness, written about the middle of May to Rome, never reached you, but must be lost now: this is the beginning of the whole complexity. For the next that arrived here was not an answer to that, but an announcement of your advent to Milan, requesting withal that I should write immediately "as if I had not before written." This, owing to an accident in my right hand rendering writing painful, I was unable to do without unusual effort, and put off till some fortnight ago; I rashly imagined that a Newspaper to your address would do the essential as well. About a fortnight ago however I did write, tho' with a hand still lame, and in the worst mood, after a sleepless night; that precious sheet, for want of a better, I will hope you may have got shortly before this time; I will avoid all unpunctuality in future; and pray withal that it may be long before we have to correspond under Austrian sway again! Nay another subsequent Letter, from Jean in Dumfries namely, which she sent to me that I might add a postscript and forward it, was instantly sent along, and ought also to be at Milan about now: this, if you can get it, will give you all manner of details both about Annandale and us, and satisfy you that all is well there and here. So you see there are three letters from our side also; and counting one of these as actually lost (the Roman one), there are still two which I think may reach you. At worst I lose not a moment in scribbling a fourth, and sending it off to Berne; there at last in the honest Swiss land, where pettifogging Knavery one may hope does not sit aloft as in Wälschland [Italy], but hangs aloft with hemp round its windpipe,—I will calculate for certain that your intolerable suspense is put an end to. I will stop my Newspapers; I will write no more to that despicable country. Rejoice that the Alps are between you and it! But on the whole, all is well, dear Jack; Jean's Dumfries business seemed done according to your wish;2 your Dr Thomson here was settled with as you bade;3 our Mother had got home to Annandale safely; we were well here: in short all was as you wished it, in the "old" wholesome "way." What a beggarly employment of one's sheet: one half of it spent not in writing anything, but in writing about writing something! Nay I must still tell you several old things over again, uncertain whether you may have yet heard them.
The Lectures terminated quite triumphantly, at the due day, early in June. Our audience grew better and better to the very last; there was applauding, complimenteering &c &c, and a money result of near £300 left in the hands of a man heartily glad to shrink back into his hole again. Thank Heaven! It seems pretty generally expected that I am to lecture next year again and subsequent years, having, as they say, "made a new profession for myself." If dire famine drive me, I must even lecture; but not otherwise Whoever he may be that wants to get into the centre of a fuss, it is not I. Freedom under the blue sky; ah me, with a bit of brown bread, and peace and pepticity to eat it with: this for my money before all the "glory" of Portman Square4 or the Solar System itself! But we must take what we can get, and be thankful. After the lecturing, came a series of dinner-work and racketting, came hot weather, Coronation uproars,—and at length sleeplessness, collapse, inertia, and at times almost the feeling of Nonentity! I like that existence very ill; my nerves are not made for it. I corrected a few Proofsheets, I read a few Books dull as Lethe; I have done nothing else whatever that I could help, except live. Frequently a little desire for some travel, a notion that change of scene and objects would be wholesome has come upon me; but in my condition of irresolute imbecillity, especially in the uncertainty we stood in as to your movements, nothing could be done. The weather has now grown cool, even cold; I find it tolerable enough to lounge at Chelsea for the time. My digestion is very bad; I should say however that my heart and life is on the whole sounder than it was last year. Now too all is getting very quiet, streets quite vacant within these two weeks; I am not like to stir from this, unless driven. As for Jane she is much improved, indeed almost well, since Summer came; she does not wish to stir from her quarters at all; there are "Liverpool children"5 at Templand, this cuts out Templand at any rate, which we once thought of. But if thou, O Jack, get home in September, why might we not run northward together still? There is or was a project of travel to France and Paris where the good Thomas Erskine now is, whither Scott of Woolwich is going soon. In a word, my dear Brother, I will now count on meeting you if it do not go altogether badly, somewhere or other: this is the best news I have had for a good while.
Teufelsdröckh came out last week,6 for the first time, as an English volume: Saunders and Otley not Fraser are the Publishers. I have sent three copies to Annandale, and given away a few more here; nothing can be more indifferent than I am to the fate of the whole matter. The edition is but 500; the volume is one of the shabbiest as to getting up,—printed by Clowes in the cheap fashion my Conduit Stt men7 are used to. They comport themselves with vast civility, and are at any rate more reputable men than Fraser. Their money produce will not be less than Fraser's. In fact, Fraser drove it a little too close, last time we talked; and I had a mind to have done with him. The Americans are getting out "Carlyle's Miscellanies": I know not whether I shall not import two hundred copies or so of their edition, and save myself the trouble of editing here. Ich bin des ganzen Plunders müde [I am tired of the whole rubbish]. The matter is as good as obsolete to me; there is no bread or other profit in it to me: what's ta use on't? Saunders & Otley announce the thing as "preparing for publication," but we have made no bargain at all yet about it. I partly meant to send you a copy of Dreck and the Revolution by some Coronating quidnunc, of which sort there are several now journeying Milan-ward;8 but I am right glad that is needless now.— I have also sat for my picture, to one Lawrence "a young man of genius," in these past weeks and days: he did his best, tried it thrice; but seems admitted now to have made out nothing. The Swedenborgians have addressed a small Book and Letter to me here;9 also the "New Catholics" are making advances:10 Jane says I am fated to be the nucleus for all the mad people of my generation. Brave D'Eichthal when Sawyers11 caught him by the button, did with the side of his hand gently cut him off. I have seen Landor, Moore, Rogers &c, as I think I told you in the Roman lost Letter.12 I am to walk tomorrow to Ham Common near Richmond with Hunt, and dine with a little man Morgan13 there; Hunt's assent not mine; the man invited us both, and I calculated Hunt would refuse: but no! John Sterling wanted me to "accept a dinner from some Cambridge men"; then to go with him to Cambridge for three days; then to &c; lastly to go this same week down to Julius Hare's and bathe in the sea: the sea was tempting, Hare too whom I have seen is a likeable kind of man; but vis inertiae [the power of inertness] prevailed, a[nd to] this as to all the rest I answered: Impossible, dear Sterling. Indeed John is dreadfully locomotive since his return; some verses printed in Blackwood, and a considerable bluster of Wilson's about them there,14 have sorrowfully discomposed our poor John, and proved what touchy and almost flimsy stuff there must be in him. I love him as before, but keep rather out of his way at present. Mill is plodding along at his dull Review under dull auspices, restricts himself I fancy to the Fox-Taylor circle of Socinian Radicalism15 (a lamed cause at this time), and very rarely shews face here. His "Editor," one Robertson,16 a burly Aberdeen Scotchman of seven and twenty, full of laughter, vanity, pepticity and hope, amuses me sometimes considerably more: he "desires exceedingly" that I would "do something for the October Number." My desire that way is faint indeed. How many things in this world do not smell sweet to one; to how many things is one tempted to say with slow emphasis, Du Galgen-aas! "Gallows-carrion": there is some relief to one in a word like that. But pauca verba, as Nym has it.17 I told all the people much to their surprise, in those Lectures of mine, that no SPEECH ever uttered or utterable was worth comparison with SILENCE:18 J. Sterling in particular could not understand that in the least; but has it still sticking in him indegestible [sic]. The elder Sterlings are touring to Derbyshire and the Devil's (inexpressible) a Peak:19 they wanted Jane much to go with them, but she could not. Harriett Martineau is touring or about to tour in Scotland.20 Mrs Austin we hear is just home from Malta;21 glorious as the Sun. Jeffrey's Daughter (Charlotte whom you have seen) is married to Empson, a longwinded, goodnatured well-bred man, of near fifty; we have not seen them yet: you remember Empson? It is a fair match in spite of the inequality of ages.— I think you have enough of clatter now.
No paper was ever worse than this; of the fatal Plaster-of-Paris sort, on which no man can write! Besides my right hand is still a little weak. But in any case it will put you out of uneasiness about us, and I doubt not be right welcome at Berne. If I find any interesting Newspaper of later date still likely to find you there, I will send it too. If none come, suppose I have found none such convenient. But do you, dear Jack, write at any rate, the moment you have got this read, and tell us what you are to do, what you are doing. If you are to come home "at the end of August," or even in September, it will be the welcomest of all news. But if your Dames22 alter their mind, I will set out and give you a meeting somewhere: one way or another we must meet. August or even now were empty enough for her Ladyship here; nobody but a few Parlementeers remain in London. O that we saw Jack coming; dismounting from the "improved cab" at this door! You will find all the cabs changed; turned into "Hanson's improved Safety,"23 of half a dozen different shapes, each foolisher than the other. But you will find your Brother unchanged; except two years older, his face getting wrinkled, his hair fairly declaring that it will get gray. Come, with as much speed as possible: the weather will still be good; I never was more disposed for idling; my heart too is lonely, and wants to speak. Your next Letter will tell us what to look for.— Poor Jane had a headache this morning, and can send you no word of herself at all; I doubt even, so sick has she grown since I began, whether she will be able to read this before it go. As I said however, she is in generally far better [health?] than she was. I wrote yesterday to our Mother; inclosing your Letter. There seemed to be again some speculation about her going to Manchester, where poor Jenny has a difficult enterprise before her soon again;24 I advised that Jean or she should go. Alick sent me a Newspaper lately; no letter for a good while. He and the Ecclefn people dined on Burnswark on the Coronation day! I think I must end now: my hand is weary, my head confused. Ever your true Brother, T. Carlyle
M'Diarmid the Courier Editor was here, looking at Queen Victory a-crowning. Very "raised [excited]"; formidable rather, in such a scene as this. Cunningham says tolerably well: "He has discovered a Town here, Sir." I saw him only once; better than twice. A certain Eliz: Fergus of Kirkcaldy staid with us two weeks abt that time. There are strong invitations to several places in the North, if we would please to go and rusticate. Alick Welsh of Liverpool was here; we saw him very slightly once: he came with some man to Surgeon Brodie.25 Lytton Bulwer is made Baronet,26 and Menteath of Closeburn.27 Hunt has written a Play; got it accepted, then suddenly rejected; threatens to come here and read it.28 We have seen comparatively nothing of him for a year past: small loss, in the posture he is in; without money, without wit—in any but the Book sense! I have had sundry Germans, sundry Americans; one Dr Tysson (?)29 who said he had known you at Rome: men for the most part wearisome[.] As indeed many men are! Poor Mr Dunn has been ill;30 is off to Cheltenham or some such place the other day. He invited me thrice, and thrice I happened to be engaged: it is long since I saw him. We are to be at the Wilsons'31 on Monday; I hope, the last dinner for a great while. They are always very kind; but seldom indeed very amusing. And then one's nerves!
Both my own Letter, and the one of which Jean wrote the main part, were addressed legibly "C. of Clare's (Poste restante) Milan": there is nothing of moment in either should they prove irrecoverable.— Good be with you now, dear Brother; my blessing always. I must end here.— T. C.
The little canary-bird Chico was found dead in his Cage yesterday; of ennui and old age. Farewell Chico!
Your Letter was sealed exceedingly slightly, with something like gum. I suppose the Milan men did open it?


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Both Holland America Line and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, in announcements last week, are planning to incorporate special onboard -- and onshore -- features into iPod- and MP3-ready formats.
Holland America is offering free downloads of its ships' art tours, available for each of the fleet's 13 ships. Every piece of art -- from the Art Deco pieces dating from the original Nieuw Amsterdam in 1938 on ms Amsterdam to the "Carnival in Venice" sculptures on ms Zuiderdam -- is catalogued and described. Topping the free "podcasts," passengers who don't have video iPods or MP3 players can borrow, free of charge, one of the devices onboard. To get your art tour, visit the Holland America Web site.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises' offerings are different in that they focus on ports of call. These audio walking-tours feature cities on Mediterranean itineraries; other destinations are in production. Narrated by Elyse Weiner, an Emmy-winning foreign news producer, current tours include Venice, Rome, Pompeii, Florence and Barcelona. Produced and distributed by iJourneys for Regent, the 1.5-hour tours will be available to rent at a cost of $14.95 per destination. You can have the tour put into your personal device or rent one on the ship; the cost is the same.
If two cruise lines in one week's worth of announcements have adopted the technology, it's a pretty good bet that we'll be hearing about more ways to use your iPod or MP3 player ... while on a cruise vacation.
--by Jana Jones, Cruise Critic Contributor
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According the campus newspaper, the Daily Californian, the rejection at a meeting Wednesday focused on J Street U's hosting of members of Breaking the Silence, a group of IDF soldiers who chronicle what they say are abuses they witnessed during their military service.
Daphna Torbati, the Jewish Student Union president, said the group disparages Israeli troops, while representatives of J Street U said Breaking the Silence and groups like it facilitate a broader conversation over how best to support Israel.
J Street U is the campus affiliate of J Street, a pro-Israel group that advocates an end to Israeli settlements and an assertive U.S. role in brokering Israeli-Palestinian peace.
J Street U lost the vote two to eight, with two abstentions.
According to the Californian, J Street U had endeavored to work together with the Jewish Student Union since last being rejected in 2011. The group helped to push back last April against a Student Senate vote to recommend divestment from companies that deal with Israel's military.


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A Cleveland artist said he spent more than 80 hours creating a portrait of British Prince William and fiancee Kate Middleton on an Etch A Sketch.
Vlosich said he hopes to one day get the chance to present his creation to the royal couple in person.
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Police are investigating allegations that a 15-year-old Southern Boulevard boy committed felony aggravated vehicular assault, misdemeanor assault and discharging firearms in the city limits Tuesday afternoon near his home.
Lt. Jeff Cole of the Warren Police Department said there were no injuries and no charges filed as of Wednesday morning.
Cole declined to provide any details of the incident, which was reported at 5:44 p.m. at 1037 Southern Boulevard NW.
A police report states that a 14-year-old Warren boy, 16-year-old Warren boy and 15-year-old Niles boy were victims of the assaults.
Don't you think it's time to treat these violent teenagers like violent criminals? They are young enough to be rehabilitated and if we keep giving them little slaps on the wrist and hugs, they will keep on committing violent crimes.
Prison needs to go back to being prison. A place where "fun" is not in the vocabulary. Work crews, chain gangs. Maybe then these kids wouldn't be killing each other to get in there.


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Kentucky has some of the most beautiful birds in the world. Kentuckians must do their part to protect backyard birds from predators. When homeowners encourage birds to visit their backyards, they often overlook the fact that they are providing an easy meal for predators. Along with the privilege of enjoying the sight of these beautiful members of the animal kingdom comes responsibility. Homeowners who encourage birds to visit must do everything in their power to provide a safe haven for them.
There are many predatory birds that survive off of smaller birds and their eggs or nestlings. To increase the backyard birds' chances for survival from predatory birds, provide a thick covering such as shrubs and hedges, although this doesn't protect them from cats or dogs. A better solution would be to put wire mesh over the entrance to the shrub or bush after the eggs are laid in the nest and incubating. Doing so before, may create a danger that the mother bird might abandon the nest. Make sure to leave a small opening in the covering for the mother to enter.
If there are woodpeckers in the area, enclosed nest boxes should be protected by backing the nest hole with a metal plate drilled with a similar sized hole. Woodpeckers have been known to drill into the nest boxes with their long, sharp bills or reach inside to steal nestlings.
Rats and mice will steal and eat birds' eggs when given the opportunity. Always store bird, cat and dog food in tightly sealed containers if left outside. These rodents are always on the look-out for surplus food and will help themselves to birds' eggs while their at it.
Squirrels are acrobatic rodents and can easily raid bird feeders, nests and tables. Mounting the table on plastic drainpipes (PVC) will create a slippery surface that squirrels, rats and cats can't climb. Squirrel resistant feeders can also be purchased. Again, covering the feeder with a strong wire cage can help out-smart the squirrels.
Humans have encroached on the birds' natural habitat. If we are to share that habitat with them, we must all do our part to protect these beautiful animals from every kind of predator. Once a genus or species of bird is obliterated it is gone forever, meaning future generations will not have the privilege of enjoying them. Therefore, keep the cat indoors, and build safe feeders to protect backyard birds from predators.


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This dress was worn once for a formal wedding and reception.
It has a chapel length train and beautiful beading and embroidery across the bust. It is silk dupioni and looks beautiful in photos.
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- Alterations: The dress had size b bra cups added, and it was taken in at the waist and the hemline was taken up a bit for the correct lay.
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October Newsletter
As has been highly popularized, the public has been taught that
there's virtually nothing to do about cancer other than to have a whole lot of
testing and to catch it early. Happily, others have begun to catch on to the
research and the common sense that lifestyle has much and in many cases
everything with whether or not you end up with this frightening
A recent study showed the facts behind both how many people think they can do something to prevent or overcome cancer and whether or not you truly could do something about it.
A survey by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) revealed that almost half of Americans believe that preventing cancer is impossible or improbable. Whether this was denial or ignorance, the survey also showed that the "awareness" of a proven link between cancer and nutrition was extremely low.
The truth is that a report called Food, Nutrition, Physical
Activity and the Prevention of Cancer: A Global Perspective showed that you have
a whole lot to do about whether or not you get cancer. This is no small
document. The report took five years to complete and was based on more than
7,000 scientific studies. It is the most comprehensive review ever published of
the science linking cancer risk to diet, physical activity, and
According to this document from the AICR and the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), about one third of cancers worldwide could be wiped out through diet and exercise.
This is a conservative number because it doesn't look at the other Essentials that have been shown to boost immunity and prevent disease.
Care and treatment like Chiropractic, attention to toxins, detoxing, and stress management also can dramatically impact function and resistance to disease in a remarkable way. Bottom line – you can do something to prevent and if you get the illness, overcome cancer and all disease.
Results From The Report:
The Report found convincing evidence for a link between cancer and the following lifestyle practices:
Excess weight — especially abdominal fat. Since the 1990's more and more research has supported a connection between excess weight and numerous cancers. Being overweight increases the risk of post-menopausal breast cancer, and cancers of the colon, pancreas, kidney, endometrium, and esophagus. In fact, excess weight is now second only to cigarette smoking as a preventable cause of cancer.
Lack of physical activity - All forms of activity can protect against colon cancer, and probably protect against post-menopausal breast cancer and endometrial cancer. Active people have healthier levels of circulating hormones, and may be able to eat more without gaining weight..
Eating a lot of red meat — particularly processed meats. We have stronger evidence now than in 1997 (when the report was last compiled) that high intakes of red and processed meats – those preserved with smoking, curing or salt – increase the risk of colorectal cancer.
Drinking alcohol - Even moderate alcohol intake may increase risk of cancers of the head and neck, esophagus, colorectum (in men) and breast. It also is considered a probably cause of liver cancer and colorectal cancer in women. But it may also reduce the risk of heart disease. Clearly, something to do on a limited basis.
Eat lots of plant foods – fruits and vegetables. There is a "probable" protective effect against cancers of the digestive tract, lung, and prostate, and the connection between eating plant foods and being successful in losing weight.
The U.S. president, the local hospital, the American Cancer Association, or new research on drug and radiation treatments aren't ever going to deliver to you a magic cure. These groups have, as many journalists have put it, "Lost the war on cancer" that was launched over 50 years ago.
Depending on what research you study or who's opinions you look at we've either gone backwards, made no, or made little progress with the numbers of people diagnosed or dying from this horrible affliction. One thing we do know – you can do something about it.
What you can do is not another test or waiting until you get the disease and trusting in treatments. There are 5 Essential components your Maximized Living doctor works with that can help.
1 pound organic chicken breasts
1-2 tablespoons of pesto sauce per breast (homemade or storebought. Make sure that they use olive oil and not any damaged oils that are outlined in the Maximized Living Nutrition Plans book)
4 roma tomatoes, sliced
sea salt and ground black pepper
shaved parmesan cheese, optional
sliced black olives, optional
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Trim any excess fat from the chicken and place between pieces of parchment paper. Pound chicken to even thickness (approximately 1/2 inch) with a meat mallet. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper and transfer to a baking dish. (General cooking hint: you want the chicken to fit snugly for best cooking – you do not want a lot of extra space in the pan)
Spread pesto sauce over the top of the chicken breasts and cook for about 20 minutes than add the sliced tomatoes and parmesan cheese if desired. Continue cooking until chicken is cooked through (about 15-20 additional minutes). Add slices olives as garnish if desired, and serve.


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Searching for clues
Jason Osterstock is getting ready to look for cattle clues. Osterstock, a new veterinarian with Amarillo's Texas AgriLife Research, is an epidemiologist.
Perry orders tax cut
AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry said Monday he was ordering tax cuts to about 370,000 Texas businesses because of the state's strong economy and low unemployment.
Business Briefs
Physicians Health Choice, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract, expanded its operations to Armstrong, Carson, Gray, Hutchinson, Potter and Randall counties.
Coffee, new items help boost McDonald's sales
CHICAGO - Consumer spending and confidence may be waning, but people still need that jolt of morning caffeine to wash down an egg sandwich.
Tax code changes affect business
Small-business owners take note: Changes in the tax code this year could add a few dollars to your coffers.
Quality, Efficiency, and Comfort
Because most of us spend the majority of our time indoors, it only makes sense to have a comfortable and healthy indoor environment.
Curry: No excuses for Tech season
LUBBOCK - Texas Tech coach Kristy Curry's gaze is forward. Good thing, because this season hasn't treated the Lady Raiders too kindly. Curry's second season at Texas Tech looked good early with a 12-1 start, but the slide started, appropriately enough, on the road.
Jim Litke: Knight's ESPN gig is unlikely to be dull
Props to ESPN for hiring Bob Knight as an analyst during the network's coverage of championship week and the NCAA tournament. If nothing else, it should give new meaning to the term "bracket-buster."
Longhorns clinch top seed
AUSTIN - Texas appeared on the verge of giving away its share of the Big 12 title and the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament.
Tech baseball team wins
Roger Kieschnick hit his seventh home run of the season as Texas Tech came from behind to beat Northern Illinois, 8-5, in nonconference baseball at San Marcos.
Aggies, Hogs to renew grid series
Former Southwest Conference foes Texas A&M and Arkansas are reviving their football rivalry, beginning in 2009 in the NFL's newest stadium.
My two cents ... on single-site LSC tournament
Give the Lone Star Conference a tremendous pat on its collective back for staging the postseason tournament at neutral-site Bartlesville, Okla.
Divorces Granted: Potter County
Randall County District Courts
Divorces Granted: Randall County
Marriage Licenses Issued: Potter County
Marriage Licenses Issued: Randall County
Brooke Ann Harwell
Cynthia and Wayne Harwell of San Antonio announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke, to Dustin Whittenburg. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Joyce Harwell and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Harwell, all of San Antonio, Dorothy Haverlah of Pleasanton and the late Clydell Haverlah.
Samantha Lynne Orcutt
Terri and Sam Orcutt of Amarillo announce the engagement of their daughter, Samantha, to Joshua Allan Crow. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Yolanda and Gary Crane and Sharon and Ed Critchlow, all of Amarillo, and Hyrum Orcutt of Muleshoe.
Carrie Pippin
Becky Foster and Carl Pippin, both of Amarillo, announce the engagement of their daughter, Carrie, to Jeff Irwin. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Mae and Arthur Katen, Ace Bailey, Claire Katen, Henry Pippin, all of San Diego, and the late Muriel Bailey.
Courtney Renee Wall
Brenda and Pete Wall of Spearman announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney, to Michael Ray Skelton.
Meredith Leigh Kemp
Nan and David Kemp of Amarillo announce the engagement of their daughter, Meredith, to Ryan Mathew Pappan.
Shayla Roberts
Kim and Gary Roberts of Dumas announce the engagement of their daughter, Shayla, to Bryant Coon.
Shelley Ann Street
Laura and Joe Street of Amarillo announce the engagement of their daughter, Shelley, to William James Coar. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Lois and John Street of Oklahoma City and Evelyn Anderson of Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Amanda Bentley
Rhonda and Michael Bentley of Canadian announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda, to Matt LeFever. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Lavernne and Richard Bentley and Wanda and J.G. Bochmann.
What to drink with blue cheese
With some cheeses, making a wine pairing is an exercise in the obvious.
Heloise: Correction fluid helps
Dear Heloise: I got a new TV, and the remote had the power button clearly marked. However, I never could find the mute button, so I painted it with white typewriter correction fluid. Now I can see it very quickly. - Donna Lala, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Heloise: Take care with candles
Dear Readers: If you're like millions of us, you probably burn candles for their soft glow and fabulous fragrance. But before you strike that match, here are a few precautions you should consider:
Dear Abby: Timely cancer screening worthwhile
Dear Abby: America is making steady progress in the war against colon cancer. It's largely because of early detection and improved treatments. However, there's more to be done, and here is where I need your help.
Wine of the week
2005 Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon
Dr. Gott: Shingles vaccine could be problem for some
Dear Dr. Gott: My husband is 48 years old and suffers from rheumatoid arthritis. He is on immunosuppressive therapy. Three years ago, he came down with a mild case of shingles. Would you advise him to get the new shingles vaccine considering the aforementioned facts?
Dear Abby: Mom gets support to kick sons out
Dear Abby: Please tell "Stressed-Out Mom," the retired woman whose two (employed) sons, ages 22 and 24, live with her for free (Jan. 7), that the only "mistake" she has made was not requiring them to behave like adults before now. Taking responsibility and being accountable are signs of adulthood. Taking advantage of anyone, including Mom, and being a free-loader are signs of immaturity. - Raising Sons In Wharton, N.J.
Generation Green
Marika Martin is a vegetarian. So is her husband, Charles Gonzalez, who rides his bicycle to work every day in New York City traffic, rain or shine.
Soccer mom humor hits the stage
NEW YORK - Soccer moms of the world, unite! And jog over to off-Broadway's Snapple Theatre Center to enjoy Kathleen Clark's new comedy, "Secrets of a Soccer Mom."
Athlete of the Week Honor Roll
Flames win tourney opener
The Amarillo Flames defeated a Texas opponent Monday in the first round of the National Home School Basketball Tournament at Oklahoma City.
H.S. Baseball Standings/Schedule
Athlete of the Week: Pete Daniel
On the Track: The senior was a big part of the Bobcats' win at the Tulia Relays, grabbing gold medals in the triple jump (42 feet, 4½ inches) and 300-meter hurdles (40.10 seconds), while also winning a silver in the high jump (5-10) and 110 hurdles (15.48).
H.S. All-District Basketball Teams
Metro squad heads to OKC
The Amarillo Flames, a home school basketball program, will compete in the National Christian Home School Basketball Tournament beginning today in Oklahoma City.
H.S. Softball: Improved River Road attempts to earn respect of district foes
When the River Road softball team hosts West Texas High today, the Lady Wildcats will be focused on more than coming away victorious.
UIL boys basketball tournament results
Athlete of the Week: Bailee Skeen
On the Track: The junior, who competed in her first meet of the year because she also plays soccer, helped the Lady Raiders to the team title at the Panhandle Relays with a gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles (14.93 seconds) and the 100 meters. Her 100-meter time (12.29) is a school record.
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Greg Jaklewicz: Playoff aspirations remain for most area soccer teams
March Madness has come to high school soccer.
OU signee keys win in 5A final
AUSTIN - Willie Warren was already an All-American. His fourth-quarter performance in the Class 5A final will make him unforgettable at the Texas state tournament.
H.S. Soccer: Area teams vie for playoffs
It's the final week of the regular season for most soccer teams and who's going to the playoffs is the most popular question going around.
AHS' Hollan excels in USTA play
In a sport that is predominantly individual, such as tennis, an athlete has no one to lean on but themselves.
H.S. Soccer: Canyon, Caprock scoreless
Monday's scoreless tie did little to help Canyon or Caprock, but Lady Eagles coach Tammy Stephenson was a bit happier.
H.S. Baseball: Wildcats begin 1-2A play after successful weekend
Although several tournaments remain for District 1-2A baseball teams, league play begins at 4:30 p.m. today when River Road visits Sanford-Fritch and Bushland travels to Stinnett to take on West Texas High.
Gorillas push for playoffs
With just seven games remaining in the Central Hockey League's regular season, the Amarillo Gorillas are coming off a weekend of highs and lows.
Dusters tickets available
The Amarillo Dusters announced single-game tickets are on sale and may be purchased at the Dusters office (817 S. Polk St.), the Amarillo Civic Center, United Supermarkets and at all other Panhandle Tickets locations.
Rangers' McCarthy likely going on DL
Texas Rangers pitcher Brandon McCarthy likely will start the season on the disabled list because of inflammation in his forearm.
Rangers ink Ponson
SURPRISE, Ariz. - Sidney Ponson and the Rangers agreed to a minor league contract Sunday.
Texas not worried about relievers
SURPRISE, Ariz. - The power of positive thinking is circulating through the minds of three prominent people in the Rangers' clubhouse.
Auto Racing, Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, Transactions, Football, Golf
Stars beat Avalanche
Marty Turco made 20 saves for his 33rd career shutout, Brad Richards notched his first goal in a Dallas uniform, and the Stars ended a three-game losing streak with a 3-0 victory against the Colorado Avalanche at Dallas.
Scroggins ousted in PBA semifinal
A second-frame split put Mike Scroggins in catch-up mode, and the Amarilloan lost, 245-235, to rookie Rhino Page on Sunday in the semifinals of the Professional Bowlers Association Tour's Go RVing Classic at Norwich, Conn.
Auto Racing, Baseball, Basketball, NFL, Golf, Hockey, Softball, Rodeo, Transactions
Breakthrough for Toyota
HAMPTON, Ga. - Kyle Busch kept the gas pedal on the floorboard - even after his triumph Sunday.
Goodyear tire draws several complaints
HAMPTON, Ga. - Tony Stewart continued his long-standing complaint of tires provided by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., saying, "After 10 years of being in the Cup Series, you learn to be highly disappointed with everything that Goodyear does.''
Dirk cements legacy
DALLAS - Here's a news flash: Dirk Nowitzki is the greatest player in Mavericks history.
Rockets soar to new heights
HOUSTON - The Rockets' winning streak is getting serious. So is their march to the top of the Western Conference.
O'Neal, Nash lead Suns past Spurs
PHOENIX - Shaquille O'Neal had 14 points and 16 rebounds, and Steve Nash added 19 points and 14 assists, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 94-87 victory against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.
Rockets rout Nets
HOUSTON - Tracy McGrady pulled the towel over his shoulders, leaned back in his seat on the bench and smiled. The Houston Rockets' 19th consecutive victory was a laugher.
Canyon City Commission unopposed
Incumbents in Canyon's City Commission race won't face challengers this May.
Randall panel to vote on vet park donation
The Randall County Commissioner's Court will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the County Square North Courtroom, 400 16th St., Canyon.
Former mayoral candidate Audy Thomas dies
Take five, fellas
Waiting for the boys to have their turn against Caprock High, Canyon High sophomore defender Lee Alexander relaxes among his teammates Monday at Dick Bivins Stadium, while the Canyon High Lady Eagles play the Caprock High Lady Longhorns to a 0-0 tie.
Two shootings investigated
Pampa police continue to investigate two separate shootings that occurred over the weekend.
Schools praise lunch rules
Principals at Palo Duro and Tascosa high schools hope freshmen find motivation to pass their classes so they can enjoy leaving their campuses for lunch as sophomores.
Two-time mayoral hopeful dies
Former Amarillo mayoral candidate Audy Matthew Thomas died Sunday at a Lubbock hospital. Thomas' nephew said he died as a result of injuries he suffered in a December car accident.
Firestone seeking city's nod
A car care center made adjustments, but in the end, it wasn't enough for nearby residents.
Pawn sleuth fights theft
Seek and ye shall find. Christy Craft takes that ancient verse to heart as she seeks to find stolen property in local pawn shops.
Panel ponders electronic signs
Amarillo City Commission will decide whether to allow new electronic billboards with the help of guidelines approved by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Food Establishment Inspection Report
Borger salutes election rival
Commissioner Lacy Borger started court Monday congratulating the man who ousted him.
It's All Trew: Voters hold fiery rally
With the 2008 political campaigns heating up, we are reminded that election fever is often contagious and can lead to some strange incidents taking place at times. Such fiery interests are not new, especially in Texas as many incidents date far back in history to earlier elections. For example, here is a true story that happened just before election time in November of 1884 at Dodd City located in Fannin County.
Real People: No case too cold
Twenty-seven years in law enforcement, certificate of merit, criminal justice award, cold case investigator, volunteer. Sounds like a television character.
Window on the Past: Better get a shovel
Headlines read "Sunshine returned to the Texas Panhandle" on Tuesday, March 12, 1968, after near-blizzard conditions blanketed the area with more than 7 inches of blowing snow.
Defeated in a flash?
Thirty dollars could protect drivers from the eyes of red-light cameras.
Lubbock ends camera use
AUSTIN - Lubbock has ended the use of red-light cameras at street intersections.
Cannon could be next site to store nuclear reactors
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. - Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne said Cannon Air Force Base is one of two bases being considered to house small nuclear reactors to provide electricity.
Israeli official to visit city church
Friends and Family Worship Center, 111 N. Buchanan St., will host an Israeli government official at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Emerson favors school uniforms
Next school year, Emerson Elementary School students will select either a royal blue or white polo style shirt and khaki or navy bottoms to wear to school. Fridays are the only exception, when students can wear spirit shirts and jeans.
100 districts say no to merit plan
AUSTIN - Just a third of the state's school districts will participate in the $148 million merit pay plan for teachers after an additional 100 districts have decided to drop out.
TAKS to test special ed
This year, all students must take some form of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills test, even those with significant cognitive disabilities.
APD to test for academy
The Amarillo Police Department will test men and women to fill positions for its basic police academy March 29.
AFD squelches town home fire
The Amarillo Fire Department responded to a town home fire Monday morning in the 3100 block of Fleetwood Drive.
Eye on Austin: Money didn't assure wins
Big money could not defeat state Rep. Delwin Jones, R-Lubbock, in last week's primary, but it was a key factor in other legislative races critical to the political survival of House Speaker Tom Craddick.
Mary Marie Dorris
CLOVIS, N.M. - Mary Marie Dorris, 93, died Friday, March 7, 2008.
Emily May Bryan
GUYMON, Okla. - Emily May Bryan, 11-month-old daughter of Veneisa and Jeff Bryan, died Friday, March 7, 2008 at Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo, Texas.
Steven Wayne Elliott
BORGER - Steven Wayne Elliott, 50, died Sunday, March 9, 2008.
Sid Jasper
Sid Jasper, 63, of Amarillo died Sunday, March 9, 2008.
Viola Bruinekool Nichols
Viola Bruinekool Nichols, 89, died Sunday, March 9, 2008.
Melba J. Earle
Melba J. Earle, 73, of Amarillo died Saturday, March 8, 2008.
Glenn Henry Baskett
Glenn Henry Baskett, 88, of Amarillo died Sunday, March 9, 2008.
Jesus "Jessie" Chavez Rubio
Jesus "Jessie" Chavez Rubio, 44, of Amarillo died Friday, March 7, 2008.
Charles E. Hellier Jr.
Charles E. Hellier Jr., 71, of Amarillo, formerly of Pikeville, Ky., died Tuesday, March 4, 2008, in Amarillo after a long struggle with Alzheimer's.
Kendall Fansler Nelson
Kendall Fansler Nelson, 66, of Amarillo died Friday, March 7, 2008.
Glenn Henry Baskett
Glenn Henry Baskett, 88, of Amarillo died Sunday, March 9, 2008.
Janice M. Thrasher
Janice M. Thrasher, 65, of Amarillo passed away Friday, March 7, 2008, after a long and determined struggle with cancer.
Judith Greene
FRIENDSWOOD - Judith Greene, 67, died Friday, March 7, 2008.
Dr. Kirk Kite
Dr. Kirk Kite, 79, of Canyon died Friday, March 7, 2008.
Severo Rodriguez
Severo Rodriguez, 11, of Amarillo died Friday, March 7, 2008.
Clyde Dale Martin
Clyde Dale Martin, 74, of Amarillo died Sunday, March 9, 2008.
Omar D. Stockdale
CLOVIS, N.M. - Omar D. Stockdale, 86, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008.
Margie Irene Taylor
SAYRE, Okla. - Margie Irene Taylor, 87, died Sunday, March 9, 2008, in Wheeler, Texas.
J.B. Allison
J.B. Allison, 73, of Amarillo died Sunday, March 9, 2008.
Stephen Douglas Williams
Stephen Douglas Williams, 57, of Amarillo died Saturday, March 8, 2008.
Harold "Slats" Powers
PAMPA - Harold "Slats" Powers, 82, died Saturday, March 8, 2008, in Amarillo.
Robert Clayton "Boots" Smith
CLOVIS, N.M. - Robert Clayton "Boots" Smith, 67, died Saturday, March 8, 2008.
Kenneth Wayne "K.W." Savage
Kenneth Wayne "K.W." Savage, 18, of San Angelo died Wednesday, March 5, 2008.
Joan Schuman Spivey
DUMAS - Joan Schuman Spivey, 76, died Saturday, March 8, 2008.
Dwayne Tucker
Dwayne Tucker, 60, of Amarillo died Saturday, March 8, 2008.
Ruben Ramirez Sr.
OLTON - Ruben Ramirez Sr., 60, died Saturday, March 8, 2008, in Lubbock.
Marie Lane
Marie Lane, 83, of Amarillo died Thursday, March 6, 2008.
Lana Stump
MCLEAN - Lana Stump, 58, died Sunday, March 9, 2008.
Elma McGee
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. - Elma McGee, 91, died Saturday, March 8, 2008.
Harold Lance
QUANAH - Harold Lance, 80, died Sunday, March 9, 2008.
Betty Rozelle "Rosie" Sechler Nall
BOISE CITY, Okla. - Betty Rozelle "Rosie" Sechler Nall, 72, died Friday, March 7, 2008, in Amarillo, Texas.
Alisha Loftis
PAMPA - Alisha Loftis, 34, died Friday, March 7, 2008, in Lubbock.
Margaret Hamby
QUANAH - Margaret Hamby, 81, died Sunday, March 9, 2008.
Juan C. Padilla
CLOVIS, N.M. - Juan C. Padilla, 70, died Sunday, March 9, 2008.
Willis Arthur Veale
Willis Arthur Veale, 74, of Amarillo died Sunday, March 9, 2008.
Donna Patricia Gore
TEXHOMA - Donna Patricia Gore, 58, died Thursday, March 6, 2008.
Column - Greg Sagan: Spending is campaign 'elephant'
One reason I am disappointed with this political season is that no one is talking about the elephant in the living room.
Letters: Schools should celebrate Texas Independence
Way to go Ralph Henson, (letter to the editor, March 5).
Letters: Code Enforcement is getting nosy
I would like to know where the City of Amarillo Code Enforcement Department gets off looking over people's fences.
Editorial: Commissioner goes out in style
If Potter County is fortunate, the attitude displayed Monday by Commissioner Lacy Borger will be contagious.
Monday Briefing
A woman's touch: Clovis, N.M., has something in common with Amarillo. Clovis voters elected the city's first female mayor Tuesday - local realtor Gayla Brumfield.
Editorial: Fire danger is heating up
Memories can be interminably long, especially when they involve life-changing events.
Letters: Police showing true courtesy for public
The March 2 article about Randall County Sheriff Joel Richardson having his deputies help stranded travelers reflects a positive public service.
Letters: Crossover voting is a matter of choice
(Re: John Kanelis' column, "Hey, was Hillary helped by hostiles?" March 9.)
Letters: Why is government failing us on energy?
Conoco Phillips proposed building a pipeline in November of 2005 to bring Athabasca tar-sands oil from Alberta to refineries in Illinois and Oklahoma. The U.S. Department of Transportation still has the construction stopped. Meanwhile the cost of the U.S. portion of the pipeline has increased from $2.1 billion to $5.2 billion.
Letters: TIRZ stance sought to protect county
Thank you for advising your readers that the reason you endorsed my opponent in the recent election was because of my reluctance to support Potter County's participation in the TIRZ under the original terms offered to us.
Editorial: Not every castle can have a moat
In a dangerous and threatening situation such as a robbery or other form of personal or violent crime, a person usually has few options.
Letters: Liberals, Democrats spend us to the brink
The IRS thinks that the government's economic stimulus package is pricey because of mailers notifying Americans that they will be getting back some of what they earned.
Column - Michael Stevens: TAKS beat down everyone's morale
HEREFORD - In conjunction with the TAKS testing, the State of Texas needs a morale-improvement program for its 4.3 million students and 350,000 or so professional educators.
Letters: GOP shoots self in foot with crossover voting
(Re: John Kanelis' column, "Hey, was Hillary helped by hostiles?" March 9.)
Letters: Do away with 'Texas Two-Step' primary
The Texas two-step voting is the most ridiculous process and makes the state look foolish.
Column - Pinkie Porcher: Surgeon General's report: Second-hand smoke kills
It's time for the Amarillo Globe-News to re-evaluate its position on a local smoking ordinance.
WT Baseball, Softball
The West Texas A&M baseball team is looking to snap a seven-game losing streak when the Buffs face Oklahoma Panhandle State at 2:05 p.m. today at Goodwell, Okla.
Wildcats upend Buffs again
The West Texas A&M baseball team fell to 3-12 in Lone Star Conference play Sunday, losing both ends of a doubleheader on the road to Abilene Christian, 8-5 and 15-1.
Another title for WT
BARTLESVILLE, Okla. - When Emily Brister does what she does best, West Texas A&M's Lady Buffs are difficult to beat.
Spring practice kicks off
West Texas A&M receiver Preston Branch runs after catching a pass Monday in Canyon. WT began spring workouts, which conclude with the Maroon and White game April 5 at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium.
Javs hold off Lady Buffs
The West Texas A&M Lady Buffs were unable to win their first Lone Star Conference home softball series Sunday, falling in the third game to Texas A&M-Kingsville, 3-1, at Lady Buff Yard.
Tickets available for WT regional
Ticket prices have been announced for the NCAA Division II South Central women's basketball tournament, which begins Friday at the First United Bank Center in Canyon.
WT women to host regional; men to play at Stephenville
The West Texas A&M men's and women's basketball teams - to no one's surprise - received bids to their respective NCAA Division II South Central Regional tournaments late Sunday.
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