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Aspiring photographers are always looking for that edge, that fresh point of view to add drama to their images. Photographer Joey L. found his vision early, drawing critical acclaim as a brilliant commercial photographer with a distinctive technical expertise for lighting. In Photographing Shadow and Light, Joey lifts the curtain on his dramatic, creatively fearless approach to portraiture, sharing his personal philosophy and a behind-the-scenes look at 15 striking photo sessions--from personal projects shot in Africa, India, and Brooklyn to commercial shoots for 50 Cent, the Jonas Brothers, and Project Runway All Stars. Joey provides readers with a step-by-step description of how he visualized each shoot, formed meaningful connections with his subjects, and "built" his signature dramatic lighting effects--one light at a time. Featuring more than 85 stunning portraits, detailed lighting diagrams, and a foreword from industry icon David Hobby (aka Strobist), Photographing Shadow and Light shares the creative process behind one of today's most exciting photography talents, providing serious amateurs and professionals a fresh perspective on creating compelling, professional quality portraits. "Joey Lawrence is . . . the future of photography. Get used to it." --David Hobby (Strobist) Get inside the images of commercial and fine art portrait photographer Joey L. with this behind-the-lens guide to his fearless approach, creative vision, and signature lighting techniques.Also available as an ebookFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
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FAU Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Marleen and Harold Forkas Alumni Center
BOCA RATON, FL (February 23, 2007) – A groundbreaking ceremony brought close to 200 FAU National Alumni Association (FAUNAA) members, faculty, staff and friends of Florida Atlantic University to the Boca Raton campus to mark the beginning of construction of The Marleen and Harold Forkas Alumni Center. Sited on the north side of the campus, the two-floor, 13,000-square-foot structure will be a permanent "Home away from home" for thousands of FAU alumni and serve as a venue for a variety of alumni and campus-wide events. With a library, great hall, office space, seminar rooms and classrooms, the $3.7 million Alumni Center, FAU's first-ever, will feature a lighthouse tower in its design – a symbol of the FAUNAA's mission to guide alumni home.
A $1 million naming gift from FAU benefactors Marleen and Harold Forkas set the FAUNAA's longtime dream in motion. Other major support has come from MBNA/Bank of America, the FAUNAA's affinity partner; and FAU benefactors Barry and Carole Kaye, whose gift will name the Carole and Barry Kaye '05 Great Hall in the Marleen and Harold Forkas Alumni Center.
Hosted by FAU President Frank T. Brogan '81 and the FAUNAA, the groundbreaking ceremony began with a welcome from FAUNAA President Anthony Barbar '78. An invocation, delivered by Dr. Jonathan D. Burnham, senior pastor of the Boca Raton Community Church, was followed by a performance of the Star-Spangled Banner sung by the FAU Performance Troupe. FAU Trustee, former FAU Foundation Chair and FAUNAA Past President Armand Grossman '67, '70, '77 spoke, as did current FAU Foundation Chair Ira J. Gelb, M.D. and FAU Trustee and current FAU Student Body President Austin Shaw.
"No university achieves the status of greatness without the support of alumni and friends," said FAU President Frank T. Brogan. "Marleen and Harold, honorary alumni, are helping to create a destination point for all of our alumni. Today is not only a groundbreaking, it is a reawakening of who we are as an institution."
Speaking before the crowd, Marleen Forkas reminded those present to, "Live life fully, and without reservation." Marleen and Harold share a strong philanthropic sense and are involved in many charitable organizations. "I believe that you must leave a legacy to your children, grandchildren and to the community," she said in her remarks. "With this gift, Harold and I are creating a legacy by instilling a sense of E.S.P., namely, Enthusiasm-Sincerity-and-Pride, in all past, present and future graduates of FAU."
Harold Forkas typifies the spirit behind the American dream. When an opportunity to become a Midas Muffler franchisee arose, he took advantage of the prospect of becoming an entrepreneur. By the time he retired in 1988, he owned eight Midas dealerships. "I am not a credit to higher education," he said candidly from the lectern. "Due to family responsibilities, I could not finish high school. I wish I could have gone to college, but it was not possible. FAU has welcomed me and made me an honorary alumnus and for that I am truly grateful."
Following a benediction by Rabbi David Englander of B'nai Torah Congregation, Marleen and Harold took part in the traditional earth-turning ceremony, along with President Brogan, Anthony Barbar, Ira J. Gelb, M.D., Armand Grossman, University Advancement Executive Vice President Lawrence Davenport and Assistant Vice President of Alumni Affairs Pat Breman. Marleen was presented with a custom-designed FAU hard hat for the occasion by Henry Kraft, project coordinator, FAU Facilities Planning department.
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After a bitter 15-month shutdown, musicians and management of the Minnesota Orchestra announced a new three-year contract agreement Tuesday. The orchestra should resume performances in February, although there's no news on whether music director Osmo Vaska will return.
Vanska, who had led the orchestra to new heights, resigned last year in frustration over the lockout.
The new contract calls for a 15 percent pay cut from 2012, half of what the board originally demanded. The new minimum base salary will be $96,824.


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Sustain the Future: International Response to Climate Change
In cooperation with the Embassy of Brazil, the Embassy of Denmark, the Embassy of Mexico, the Embassy of South Africa and the UN Information Center Prague
Monday, October 10, 2011, 12.00–13.30, Goethe-Institut
Jan Dusík, Martin Bursík, Bedřich Moldan, José Luis Bernal, Aspasia Camargo, Karsten Duer, Drahomíra Mandíková
The Copenhagen Accord (2009) and the Cancún Agreements (2010) are a set of significant decisions to address the long-term challenge of climate change and to speed up the global response. The 2011 Climate Change Conference in Durban will seek to advance the implementation of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Kyoto Protocol. The world has been already paving the road to Rio de Janeiro, where countries can agree on policies needed to green the economy, promote jobs, advance clean energy and clean water for a sustainable and fairer use of resources.
The multilateral negotiations on climate change as the only current norm-building process involving the international community at large.
Sustainable development as the agenda for the 21
Smart policies for the green economy, jobs and technology.
Law and Environment
Monday, October 10, 2011, 18.00–19.30, Goethe-Institut
Hassane Cisse, Maria Ivanova, Bedřich Moldan, James Mancham, Jan Dusík, Mikuláš Huba
The impact of human activities on nature, its resources and environment in general, is so great that the safeguard of legally anchored norms is essential. In the broad sector of environmental protection, the role of the law is probably more pronounced than in others as it is a relatively new field with little tradition of historically developed and "naturally" observed societal rules and norms. Moreover, as environmental pollution "does not observe borders", the crucial role of international law is clearly evident.
Norms regarding international and global commons like oceans, atmosphere and climate: What are the prerequisites and mechanism for their development, implementation and enforcement?
How do we address the conflicts between national and global interests and limits to national sovereignty?
The example of Antarctica: How do we preserve the "common heritage of mankind"?
Greening the Economy in a Time of Austerity
In cooperation with Heinrich Böll Foundation and Green Academy
Monday, October 10, 2011, 19.45–21.15, Goethe-Institut
Cem Özdemir, Jan Macháček, Randall K. Filer, Ondřej Liška
Greening the economy is seen as the only way to create jobs and limit the negative impacts of climate change. At the same time, the financial and Euro debt crisis has set narrow bounds to public investments.
Given the tight budgets that many states face, how can they stimulate an ecological modernization of their economies?
How can the required investments, both public and private, in restructuring enterprises and the public infrastructure be financed?
What are the political challenges and prospects for greening our economies?
Which role can policy instruments play in this context?
How can new financial instruments in the banking sector and business itself contribute to greening our economy?
Water: Potential to Unite, Rather than Divide?
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 14.30–16.00, Žofín Palace, Knights´ Hall
Irena Kalhousová, Uri Shamir, Ivo Šilhavý, Omar Rifai, Ladislav Bartoš
The region of the Middle East is facing not only political but also environmental challenges. Most of the countries in the region lack sufficient water resources. Yet this shortage is creating an opportunity for innovations in water management. Know-how originating from the region and cutting-edge technologies developed by local companies are spreading world-wide. This panel will not discuss issues that divide nations and states of the Middle East, but rather those that have the potential to bring them together. It will present innovative technologies and projects in water management, which have the power to improve the situation of people in the Middle East.
Which are the most promising projects and technologies that recently originated in the Middle East?
Can scientific and business cooperation spill over into political partnership?
Are the local politicians ready to look for regional cooperation in dealing with water management?
What is the potential of the home-grown scientific community in the Arab countries?
Is the private sector strong enough to start to apply new technologies in water management?
To what extent could Israeli cutting-edge technologies be transferable to other Middle Eastern countries?
We Are the Landscape
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 14.30–16.00, Academy of Sciences
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Both the landscape – the surface of our planet - and our society are constantly evolving and changing in mutual interaction. The changes our society leaves behind are increasingly penetrative and lasting, often with negative effects on the very society that caused them. Thus, democratic societies are in search of a sustainable way of development. Although as individuals, we are limited in our effort to change the landscape on a global scale, we have the possibility to affect our surroundings. In a free and democratic society, it is our civic right and responsibility. This way the quality of the landscape reflects the state of the society taking care of it.
Do we realize the importance and value of the landscape for sustaining our way of life?
Are the existing rules and regulations in a democratic society sufficient to provide protection and sustainable development of the landscape and life as such?
Does the current world population have the right to an intact and harmonious landscape and how it does it exercise this right?
Has the duty to protect, manage and plan for a sustainable development of all landscape become a basic pillar of the legal code of a democratic society?
What should be the direction of landscape development?
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 20.00–22.00, Tram Depot Prague-Střešovice
The Energy Globe Award is the most prominent environmental award today. Organized since 1999, it appraises projects that use energy resources in an economically and environmentally friendly way and promote renewable forms of energy. The project seeks to build awareness in order to advance a global change in thinking about our environment and our use of energy in the 21
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The announcement of awards is the highlight of the third year of the E.ON Energy Globe Award CR competition. It will be held on October 11, 2011 and will be broadcast live by Czech Television.
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Unlike most superheroes, the mighty Thor, god of thunder, got his start not on the pages of a comic book but in Norse Mythology, where he was not only associated with storms but also oak trees, strength, and fertility. Thor's introduction into the world of superheroes began with his debut in a Marvel Comic "Journey into Mystery," in 1962.
Thor's back story, though differing depending on where it is found, always includes his exile from his native home where other demi-gods reside. In the Marvel comic series Thor is placed into the body of a partially disabled human medical student, Donald Blake, and only resumes his identity as the god of thunder when he is in possession of the fabled hammer Mjolnir, which is a mythological legend all of its own. Thor then takes on a series of evil villains, most notably his adopted brother Loki, while maintaining his alter ego.
The 2011 Marvel Movie "Thor" kept most of the original plot including Thor's banishment, Loki's continued jealousy, and the love interest of Jane Foster. However, in the movie Thor, who is played by actor Chris Hemsworth, simply remains Thor and is only referenced once as Donald Blake when escaping from a failed attempt to retrieve his hammer. The Movie grossed nearly $450 million, which paled to Thor's second appearance in the 2012 "Avengers," which made $207.4 million opening weekend alone and is estimated to have gained a $1.3 trillion profit so far.
Thor's history as an Avenger goes back to their founding, were in the 1963 comic Thor joined with Ant-man, Iron Man, the Wasp, and the Hulk to once again battle Loki. Just as the movie "Thor," changed a few details from its original comic book standing, "The Avengers," substituted Hawkeye and the Black Widow for the original Ant-man and Wasp, as well as including Captain America who didn't appear as part of the Avengers team until a later issue of the comic.
Thor remained a long-standing member of the Avengers team and continues to appear in comic books today. A "Thor 2" movie is set for release sometime in late 2013.
By MICHELLE?COLLINS
Ursuline High School
You don't have to be a comic book expert to have heard of one of the most down to earth super heroes of all, Spider Man. Spider Man, also known as Peter Parker, is one of Marvel's greatest successes.
After being bitten by a single spider, Peter Parker's life takes a dramatic turn. He gained the ability to shoot webs, climb walls by simply using his fingers, and swing from building to building with ease. He uses his abilities for the good of the society, not just to better his own personal life.
With all of these great qualities, it's hard to determine what makes him better than the rest. I believe that what makes Spider Man different from the average super hero is how relatable he really is. He was the first teen hero. He leads his life as an orphaned teen boy trying to get an education, support what he has left of his family, and win over the girl of dreams all at once until one spider bite changes his life. He serves as an inspiration to nerds and geeks alike.
The main point is that he isn't some farfetched made up being. He's a teenage boy trying to make the best out of his life. It could've happened to anyone and that's what draws the audience in.
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JFK?High School
Hawkeye is a bow and arrow wielding superhero that is often overlooked. Hawkeye is Clint Barton, who was an orphan and grew up in a circus. One day, he saw Iron Man saving people at a circus and decided to become a crime-fighter too. Soon he met Black Widow, a villain, who was able to convince him to defeat Iron Man. After a failed attempt, he realized that she was using him and he joined Iron Man's team of Avengers. He stayed with the Avengers for a long time and honed his skills.
Despite the fact that he does not actually have a super power, he showed his worth with his various skills. He is a fencer and an acrobat and his bow and arrow skills are remarkable. He has a quiver of "trick arrows" that can do various things like turn into bombs, act as suction cups or become boomerangs. Hawkeye made a brief cameo in the film Thor and was featured in the Avengers. Jeremy Renner played Hawkeye in both movies.


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The weather at the Montana State High School Rodeo Finals was not the best but that didn't stop a few cowgirls from the valley from reaching their goal of moving on to the National High School Rodeo Finals. The National High School Finals will be held in Rock Springs, Wyoming, July 15-21st. The top four finishers in each event can move on to that rodeo. For the contestants who placed fifth through 15th, they can compete at the Silver State Rodeo in Winnemucca, Nevada, July 2-7th.
The scoring to determine who advances is somewhat complicated. Throughout the rodeo season, which began last August, points are accrued at each rodeo, depending upon where the contestant finishes. The goal is to reach 70 points in an event before the state rodeo. Those points come into the state finals with the contestant. Then, at the state rodeo, more points are earned depending upon where the contestant places in each go around and in the average.
Victor's Ryanne Tracy was trailing her sister, Raegan, when they began the goat-tying event. However consistent runs of 8.77, 8.25, and 9.04 seconds gave the sophomore the championship. Raegan's runs were just a big slower and she finished in third place. Ryanne Tracy also finished second in the breakaway roping.
Raegan Tracy finished third in the cow cutting competition. She was seventh in the breakaway and 15th in the barrel racing.
Corvallis' Kelsey Trexler, who also attends Victor School, finished third in the barrel racing and third in the breakaway. She was tied for 15th in the pole bending as well.
McKayla McNamara of Stevensville finished second in the pole bending. Her times of 21.91, 21.83 and 21.58, gave her a one point lead over third place.
Those who qualified for the Silver State Rodeo are Jill Harris of Florence in cow cutting and Shelby Robinson of Stevensville in pole bending and barrels.


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|No mortgage limit reduction until at least Spring 2014
As of Oct. 24, acting director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Ed DeMarco announced there would be no mortgage limit reduction until at least the spring of 2014. Industry changes support current conforming loan limits extending through the spring of 2014.
Here are the top three financial factors that support keeping limits at the status quo:
Qualified mortgages
In January 2014, in accordance with Dodd Frank Act, "qualified mortgages" will be rolled out to the industry as the new way of origination home mortgages. Under the law, a qualified mortgage is a fixed-rate mortgage, with the debt to income ratio that does not exceed 43 percent of the consumer's income. If the loan is an adjustable rate or the debt-to-income ratio exceeds 43 percent, the loan becomes a non-qualified mortgage. On either type, a consumer must provide full supporting financial documentation, along with acknowledgement income and employment analysis. Many of the loans being made now, including the conforming loans offered by Fannie and Freddie Mac, contain debt-to-income ratios of 45 percent, often with higher debt ratios. The change could have a lasting effect on the mortgage/housing sector overall and could take months, perhaps longer, to adjust to a new level of normalcy supporting current loan limits.
Housing strength
Credit-restricted and risk-based pricing isn't going away. Risk-based pricing is a higher cost loan for a high-risk loan application. Until risk-based pricing is reduced, the loan limits are supported remaining at their present levels, $417,000 for loans – up to $520,950 in Sonoma County – for conforming high balance loans backed by Fannie and Freddie. An example of risk is the "adding" of an additional charge for securing the loan brought on by a lower credit score. Seeing a .625 percent discount point for a 680 credit score isn't uncommon. On a $450,000 loan, that's an additional $2,812 charge.
Risk-based pricing may have a reduction in time but only based upon more openly obtainable credit. Make no mistake, while in many markets foreclosures and short sales are far and few, housing is still not fully recovered as evidenced by the continual tightening of credit, especially in the mortgage arena.
The favorable news is that is the last of the limiting changes brought on by the need for stronger credit, meaning this is the first step in the broader picture to fully established housing sector.
Higher priced loans lead to decreased applications
Should the FHFA reduce the loan limits for Fannie Freddie loans, borrowers will be forced into higher-priced mortgages, a.k.a. jumbo loans, which contain…yep…higher rates, higher fees and higher credit scrutiny. Jumbo loans cost more because there's a smaller pool of investors in the secondary market buying these securities because of the sheer nature of perceived risk of jumbo money brought out by the credit crisis a few years back. This has investors skittish on lending big loan amounts to less than stellar credit types. For example, securing a jumbo loan will require down payment of at least 20 percent.
Moreover, many jumbo lenders price .75-1 percent or more above market loans by Fannie or Freddie. There is the possibility, because of a reduction in loan limits, the jumbo investors will start to come back into the market and will aggressively price loans to capture the additional business, but time will tell.
Scott Sheldon is a local mortgage lender, with over six years of experience helping people purchase and refinance primary residences, second homes and investment properties. Visit him at www.sonomacountymortgages.com.


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Where I hang out: On the foot of Mom's lazy boy chair down by her legs, esp. when she's blogging on the CC or on the back of her chair. I also like to hang out on the underside of Mom's lap desk. It has nice "beans" to snuggle down into.
My favorite grubs: Fancy Feast and a mixture of dry food.
My pet peeves: I'm afraid of thunder and little people with fast feet!
What I love about my owners: From Ginger: Mom has this special way with cats. A soft voice to soothe, a gentle hand to pet, plus a heart overflowing with true love. Because I'm so small, she protects me. With a love like that, I can't help but give tender love back to her. To me, this home is Paradise! From Mom: Ginger is a ray of Sunshine in my life. She's very sweet, precious, and brings so much joy to me. With rewards like that, I'm grateful to share life with Ginger on a daily basis. I count it a real blessing to have her! Since Dusty's been gone, Ginger started doing many of the same things he did. She's been there to comfort me in ways that melt my heart. She's precious - oh so precious.
My cat hobbies: Cuddle with Mom in her chair or snuggle with her at night. I follow her around like an orange shadow. I feel very close to her!
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Book Review: Bible filled with devotions, epigrams
"Another Bible?" I hear you ask. Seems we've been inundated with translations and slants to fit every person in any situation. Perhaps that is overkill; on the other hand . . . PM
McIlwain: Power of rituals at Christmas time lingers in memory
Never underestimate the power of ritual in one's life, especially at Christmas time. PM
Book Review: The wives' tales offer good advice
Most self-help books don't have passages about kidnapping.
Mix-and-match bodies? It's going too far
Some of the most advanced medical techniques bring up the most basic ethical questions.
Muslim group addresses school policy
WASHINGTON (AP) - Public schools should do more to accommodate students' religions, a Muslim organization contends. PM
The FBI gets religion; Congress gets steamed
The FBI styles itself above and beyond politics. It never was - and never will be. It does have good moments with all its audiences when it nabs a kidnaper or shuts down an auto-theft ring. But sometimes a circumstance will spin the agency into an offending political tilt.
Tackitt: The other side of football prayer
Suppose a male high school principal got on the school public-address system every morning and opened up the announcements with a remark each day that extolled the virtues of being distinctly male (as opposed to female) - in other words, a sexist remark. PM
Modern-day Psalms
Some people are just born to entertain, and Roger Hodges is one of them..
Best Sellers
1. The Art of Happiness, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler. (Riverhead, $22.95) PM
Outside physical experience
Deuteronomy 18:10 "There shall not be found among you any one who makes his son or daughter pass through the fire, or who uses divination, or is an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch."
Book Review: The wives' tales offer good advice
Most self-help books don't have passages about kidnapping.
'The Sopranos' sings out about music CD from TV show
LOS ANGELES - "The Sopranos" has some set of pipes.
Dance Notes
Amarillo Squares will dance Friday at the Yellow Rock Danc'n Center on the old Claude Highway. Jimmy and Jo Gouge are caller and taw. Visitors can attend.
Entertainment Briefs
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum has received three grants totaling about $12,000 to create public school programming on Texas art for schools, according to a news release.
Coming Attractions
Ray Price, Saturday, Rex Baxter Building.
Dispute holds up sale of Kenny Rogers estate in Georgia
COLBERT, Ga. (AP) - The sale of country music star Kenny Rogers' 360-acre estate has been held up over a contract dispute.
Marv Albert to replace Bob Costas
NEW YORK (AP) - Marv Albert will replace Bob Costas as the lead voice on NBA broadcasts for NBC beginning with the 2000-2001 season.
Billy Crystal to host Academy Awards
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - Billy Crystal is returning to host the Academy Awards.
'Ultimate Grammy Box' loads of fun
The four-CD set "Ultimate Grammy Box" boasts Grammy winners from 1958 to 1998 - from Domenico Modugno's "Volare" to Lauryn Hill's "To Zion" - plus an impressive collection of Hall of Fame inductees including Ella Fitzgerald, Bill Monroe, Woody Guthrie and Marvin Gaye.
Good Time Guide
"A Christmas Carol" at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Amarillo Little Theatre, 2019 Civic Circle. Admission charge. Saturday's performance will be broadcast on High Plains Public Radio, 94.9 and 91.3 FM. For information, call 355-9991
Country singers return to 'old' country music
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The huge success of Shania Twain has blurred the line between pop and country music to the point where it's barely distinguishable.
Healthful holiday food can be full of flavors, too
Every year about this time, many of us put our diets on a back burner as eggnog, cheese balls, mini-quiches and creamy dips seem to beckon at our every turn.
Holdiay recipes with 3 ingredients from 'Recipes 1-2-3' author
Turkey Ballottine with Fresh Sage and Garlic Pan Juices
Fike: Much game lower in fat than most beef and pork
One of the biggest sporting events in the Panhandle began Saturday and runs for two weeks. It's not high school football finals nor the Super Bowl; its p
Food books give inspiration to culinary novice on shopping list
NEW YORK (AP) - Some food books are so good to look at you wonder if they will ever get taken into the kitchen and exposed to splashes and splatter.
'Modular' meal plan
Rozanne Gold, renowned chef and cookbook author, is an authority on delectable streamlining when it comes to meal preparation.
Canyon woman hopes cake company is sweet success
Mandy Williams hopes to fill a need in Canyon with her new business, The Cake Company.
Hooray Horsemen
The Horsemen, a fifth-grade Kids, Inc. tackle football team from Sleepy Hollow Elementary School, recently captured the West League championship with an undefeated 8-0 record.
Chance of a lifetime
Toby Esparza said he had never been to the House That Roger, Troy and Emmitt built.
The Teen Center of the Downtown YMCA, 816 S. Van Buren St., has scheduled a sleep-over for boys ages 11-18 beginning on Friday. The event will begin at 7 p.m. and end at 9 a.m. Saturday.
Introduction to Disaster Services is a self-paced, video-led basic level course that is a prerequisite for all disaster classes.
Fifth annual Adopt-A-Beach art contest open
Texas schoolchildren have until Feb. 1 to submit drawings and paintings to the fifth annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest open to students in kindergarten through sixth grade.
A look back at 'Christmases past'
Joe W. Harrah, who moved with his family from Ohio, worried about how to make his family happy "so far from home and in such rough company" as the soldiers of Fort Elliot near his new rock home. Harrah decided to help the family through the holidays by giving a Christmas party and dance.
Girl Scouts, pediatrician team up to spread word about birth defects
Members of Girl Scout Troop 253, in conjunction with Amarillo pediatrician Dr. Meganne Walsh, are helping the March of Dimes spread the word about the importance of folic acid supplements in preventing birth defects, according to a news release.
Coaches needed for girls Kids, Inc. sports
Coaches sign-ups are under way for Kids, Inc. girls basketball and soft soccer.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Texas Panhandle Inc. needs volunteers.
Carver holds reading marathon
What better way to while away a chilly afternoon than snuggled up in your p.j.s with a good book?
John Ray, a senior at Amarillo High School, has been nominated to compete in the National Principal's Leadership Award scholarship program, said Sue Woodson, a counselor at AHS.
River Road ISD Sports Calendar
CHS students perform hit musical
"Grease" was the word at Canyon High School recently.
The following information about construction on city streets and state highways and work on utility projects is provided to Friends & Neighbors readers based on information from city and state officials.
Area children celebrate Thanksgiving
Area children ate some hearty chow the week of Thanksgiving.
Students take part in outdoor excursion
Mesa Verde Elementary School's "solar cookers" won't wipe out competition from the Keebler elves, but they did serve their purpose, despite the doughy cookies they produced.
Tracing family roots leads Canyon senior to book deal
Many might find irony in what Vernon Sand said was his worst subject in high school, given the career path he took.
The United States Achievement Academy announced that Kari Lynn Fesler of Amarillo has been recognized for her achievement as a National Leadership and Service Award winner.
The Amarillo Independent School District middle school basketball games scheduled Thursday were postponed because of inclement weather.
All activities are at Hilltop Senior Center, unless otherwise specified.
Computer-assisted research class beneficial to many
A valuable skill for a journalism student might be knowing how to find and sort through prison records on 20,000 inmates to determine how many of them have not been properly supervised upon early release.
Program allows former Panhandle residents to return home
Thomas Wolfe's notion that "You can't go home again" came to mind when I moved from South Texas to the Panhandle last August. I suppose I "officially" left here in the spring of 1970, departing for military service overseas, but perhaps my true departure occurred in 1979 after a couple of two-year agriculture science teaching stints at Pampa and Caprock high schools.
Dominoes, 8 a.m., Central Center; 42 Club, 8 a.m., Central Center; NARFE No. 142 meeting, 9:30 a.m., Seminar Room; and table tennis, 7 p.m., Central Center.
Randall Wrestling Club Tournament Results
Senior Citizens Bridge Winners for the month of November
Rockin' Rockets
The Rockets, an under-8 girls soccer team from Amarillo, recently completed a tournament in Midland with an undefeated record. The squad defeated teams from Midland and Odessa, including one team that had previously been unbeaten this year, a press release said.
Lunches are served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily at the Amarillo Senior Citizens Association, 1300 S. Polk St.
Amarillo Independent School District Lunch Menus
Duplicate Bridge winners for the month of November
Boys Basketball
Contact reporters in advance to get events covered in F&N
The sooner, the better.
Life is like a ballgame for former WT coach
One of the first things Jim Giacomazzi will tell you about sports is that he believes they imitate life.
Lakeview Elementary School opens student-run bank
Mitchell Norman, a student at Lakeview Elementary School, wants to learn the value of money and responsibility.
Boy choir takes mini-tour through five area schools
The whirlwind of the holidays recently whooshed the Amarillo Boy Choirs Preparatory Choir through a "Mini-Tour" of five schools.
Amarillo ISD Sports Calendar
It's not too late to get into investing craze
Even if you don't know a dot.com from a dotted i, there's still time to get in on the investing craze that's got everyone from New York to Lazbuddie glomming onto the stock market.
AC fencing team competes in meet
The Amarillo College fencing team competed in the Junior Olympics Qualifiers on Dec. 4 at Texas Tech University in Lubbock.
Christian women's club to hold luncheon
Hat collector and civic volunteer Jo Crump will talk about "Gifts of Love" at Tuesday's lunch meeting of the Amarillo Christian Women's Club.
Book looks at Amarillo's history
Amarillo's storied history has included some colorful characters - men and women who loved the High Plains and the resources it yielded. Their dedication to building a regional city with a wide diversity of industries helped make Amarillo a strong economic force in Texas and the Southwest.
Canyon ISD Sports Calendar
Michael McBride, the son of Bill and Geraldine McBride, 6512 Fulton St., attended the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. this month. McBride was one of 350 students from around the country selected to attend the six-day conference, according to a news release.
Students meet with professionals to discuss goals
Empower Yourself 1999 mapped multiple forks in the road for Amarillo and area teens, as they received information to help them decide which path to take.
Mendez family keeps Christmas tradition alive
The silken threads of cornhusks might well be the ties that bind the Mendez family Christmas traditions together.
Amarillo woman's wish is for daughter to carry on Christmas tradition
Helen Cruz-Smith also recalls the making of tamales as family tradition. Smith shared her own memories for inclusion in a special compilation of holiday memories. We reprint Smith's submission, originally published in December 1995, to accompany our On the Menu feature here today.
Through Dec. 5 Games
PARD Basketball Standings Through Dec. 8 Games
Lightning strikes
The Lady Lightning, an under-9 girls soccer team from Amarillo, captured the championship in their division at the Midland Soccer Tournament from Nov. 13-14.
PARD Volleyball Standings Through Dec. 8 Games
Kiwanis Club donates books to children
The most popular guy on 20 Amarillo elementary school campuses right now might just be an aardvark.
Positive choices
Adam put an abrupt end to a recent squabble with his little brother, something his mother said he wouldn't have done in the past.
Burglary reported for Dec. 3 was in the 200 block of North Florida Street.
Culver, Lambert on second team
One player helped lead his team to the Class 2A Division I semifinals, while the other took his team to a share of the District 7-2A title.
Dollar resigns as Dimmitt football coach
Bruce Dollar has resigned his position as the Dimmitt High School head football coach, the school announced Tuesday.
Area prep football teams soar in shadow of the Y2K threat
The year 1999 proved to be quite a 352 days, especially in Panhandle football.
Childress' Thomas, Rhodes on Class 3A All-state team
On the heels of a second straight quarterfinals appearance, Childress landed two players on the APSE first-team Class 3A All-state team, one on the second team and another honorable mention.
Letters to Santa (Part 2)
Dear Santa, I want Barbie Doll, motorcycle, Barbie doll clothes, doll house and a Barbie car.
Letters to Santa (Part 7)
Dear Santa, I am 7 years old. I'm in Miss Blankenship's 2nd grade class. I would like a Play Stashen and a sweter and a Bugs Bunny cup and a pool table and a turtle.
Letters to Santa (Part 6)
Dear Santa, This year I want a comuter With aol and with newgames. The scond think I want is a bike with pegs in fort and back and I want it to be blue.
Letters to Santa (Part 3)
Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. I have helped my mom clean the house and do the laundry.
Letters to Santa (Part 8)
Dear Santa Clause, I love you, and I want a snicker bar, vcr, 3 puppies, $5,000, and a playstation.
Letters to Santa (Part 4)
Dear Santa I hope you come soon so you can bring me present's.
Letters to Santa (Part 5)
Dear King of toys, Please bring me a new Dallas Cowboys football because my old one is lost.
Letters to Santa (Part 1)
Dear Santa, I am 7 years old. I would like a play stahan and a game boy color with a pokemon.
Pampa woman still missing after asking to be left in Amarillo
PAMPA - Child-support checks continue to arrive, but the Pampa woman to whom they are addressed has been missing from her home for about three months.
TEA-appointed monitor attends his last River Road board meeting
The River Road Independent school board said goodbye Tuesday to the Texas Education Agency-appointed monitor who has been overseeing the board for the past six months.
Snows help farmers, official says
COLLEGE STATION (AP) - Dreams of a white Christmas came true early for wheat producers in the Panhandle, where much-needed moisture was welcomed in the form of snow, the Texas Agricultural Extension Service reported.
Randall voters say 'no'
Randall County commissioners said they will not issue certificates of obligation to cover an $8.5 million facilities expansion bond issue that failed Tuesday. PM
Local distributing company gets $255,000 interest-free loan
Amarillo Economic Development Corp. directors on Tuesday unanimously approved a $225,000 interest-free loan to McCarty-Hull, a wholesale distributor in Amarillo.
PRCA to produce Pro Tour in 2000
LAS VEGAS - It's been rumored for months. Now it's official. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association will begin producing a "Pro Tour" next year with the intent to increase television exposure and develop a new fan base for its marquee competitors.
Lighthouse holiday party back on track
CLOVIS, N.M. - A week ago, officials at the Lighthouse Church Mission in downtown Clovis were not sure they could sponsor the annual Christmas party for children because donations were down.
Family hospitalized for poisoning symptoms
One adult and four children were taken to Northwest Texas Hospital Wednesday with symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.
'Abstinence only' taught in schools
In one school out of three, American teen-agers are not just encouraged to abstain from sex, they are taught that abstinence is the only appropriate option, according to two surveys released today. PM
Highland Park receives recognized state rating
Highland Park Independent School District received a recognized rating from the Texas Education Agency's Academic Excellence Indicator System.
Historical rivals find new friendship
Carolyn Jackson lives in Lockney. She works nine miles away, in Floydada.
A home remedy for head lice resulted in serious burns late Wednesday to the hands and face of an 8-year-old girl.
Judge freezes Llano funds for proposed funeral home
Llano Cemetery Association might not be able to pursue its plan to invest in Llano Funeral Home Inc. - a separate, for-profit funeral home - after 47th District Judge David Gleason granted two injunctions against the cemetery association and funeral home board.
Executive, Vega banker, others indicted
A Georgia executive charged with bilking electrical workers out of more than $100,000 in union and benefit funds was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury.
Holiday prompts early deadlines
Because of the Christmas holiday on Dec. 24, the Globe-News will have early deadlines for information to be printed in the Lifestyles section on Dec. 26. PM
Retired justices honored by colleagues on appeals court
Members of Amarillo's 7th Court of Appeals on Wednesday honored two retired justices who received a special commendation from the 76th Legislature.
Randall bond election fails
Randall County voters handed commissioners a resounding "no" Tuesday to an $8.5 million facilities expansion bond issue by nearly a 2-to-1 margin.
Court refuses to hear appeal of conviction of possession
AUSTIN - The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Wednesday refused to consider an appeal by a Potter County man sentenced to 90 days in jail for possession of marijuana.
Potter County Commissioner Precinct 3
Name: Glen Phillips
Tech, NTHS to collaborate on women's health center
Fifty years ago, a research institute to study the medical needs of women was only a pipe dream.
Empty Stocking: Single mom, two sons would like holiday help
Ms. S, a single parent, is working hard to support her two boys. Her ex-husband lives elsewhere, and Ms. S said he "does as little as possible to help me support our children."
Museum offers visions of nativity
A slightly different version: Some of the nativity scenes on display in the Childress County Heritage Museum this month are a little different.
Mom, sons need Christmas help
Ms. S, a single parent, is working hard to support her two boys. Her ex-husband lives elsewhere and Ms. S says he "does as little as possible to help me support our children. PM
Police seek man who pulled gun
Amarillo police are looking for a man who pointed a gun at a Randall High School student Tuesday afternoon.
Dentist has fund-raisers smiling
Many health-care professionals work long, strenuous hours to enhance the quality of life for those in their communities.
Actor credits ENMU professor
PORTALES, N.M. - A longtime theater professor who works at Eastern New Mexico University garnered national attention Wednesday as the inspiration for actor Ed Harris when they were both at the University of Oklahoma at Norman.
An explosive issue
Center City of Amarillo planned New Year's celebration is creating some early fireworks.
TEXAS PANHANDLE MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY, 9:30 a.m.Board of Trustees meeting at 1500 S. Taylor St.
Long visits NIE students
Students at Western Plateau Elementary School shared a semester-long project Tuesday morning.
Santa cops take family shopping
One local family will have a much merrier Christmas this year, thanks to the generosity of the Amarillo Police Officer's Association.
Empty Stocking: Woman lives alone, needs clothes for Christmas
"It is very possible that you will find human beings, surely very near you, needing affection and love. Do not deny them these." - Mother Teresa
Wind, snow hit Amarillo streets
Tight hats were the order of the day Tuesday as light snow early in the day combined with heavy winds out of the north created near-blizzard conditions, along with wind chills down in the below-zero range.
Bulletin Board
New York City is touting the Waterford crystal ball that will drop in Times Square on New Year's Eve, but a number of Pennsylvania cities will drop their own noteworthy objects at the stroke of midnight. PM
Residents oppose reservoir
Residents of an east Amarillo neighborhood headed to City Hall Tuesday to ask Amarillo city commissioners to rethink plans for a water storage reservoir at Southwest 34th Avenue and Eastern Street.
Oklahoma losing teachers
OKLAHOMA CITY - Neighboring states and the private sector are luring away hundreds of Oklahoma schoolteachers, and school superintendents say they simply can't compete.
Opinions vary over transfer of canal
A West Texas A&M University history professor said he sees nothing to be alarmed about in Panama's assumption of control of the Panama Canal.
Potter County Precinct 3 commission seat
Name: Preston Cook
Age an obstacle at Toys for Tots
The jolly old elves behind the Toys for Tots program aren't getting any younger. PM
Randall County Precinct 3 Commissioner
Name: Robert L. "Bob" Caddell
Giving regulated at area schools
`Tis the season for giving. But for students, there are stipulations to the gesture.
Empty Stocking: Ailing woman lives alone, needs help
"It is very possible that you will find human beings, surely very near you, needing affection and love. Do not deny them these." - Mother Teresa
Bulletin Board
Local Republicans paid $250 apiece Monday for a plate of prime rib and baked potato with all the trimmings. And though the chef at the Ambassador Hot
Tyrone votes to increase City Council
TYRONE, Okla. - Just one resident kept the vote in Tuesday's special municipal election from being a shutout.
Caring in Canyon
Christmas may come only once a year, but the spirit of the holiday abounds year-round at Canyon Cares.
Big Panhandle storm brings high winds, little snow
No stranded motorists or accidents were reported after residents in the Oklahoma Panhandle weathered an intense wind storm that brought flurries of snow Tuesday.
Harrington directors elected
Officers and members of the Harrington Regional Medical Center board of directors for 2000 are Jack Miller, chairman; Danny Needham, vice chairman; Dr. Bill Byrd, secretary; and J. Michael Connor, treasurer
Schuller survives recall vote
CLOVIS, N.M. - City Commissioner John Schuller narrowly survived a recall attempt Tuesday and will retain his District 1 seat for the next two years of his term.
Bail lowered for area murder defendant
After being held without bail for three months, then having bail set at $2 million, Canadian resident Leland Milburn won an appeal Tuesday and a resulting bond reduction to $100,000.
Sparks fly over fireworks show
Center City of Amarillo's New Year's Eve celebration is creating a rift between city leaders and residents of a downtown neighborhood.
AC's letter-writing campaign targets businesses, doctors
A new approach to The Amarillo College Foundation's letter-writing campaign was started this year.
Officials cite HRMCI for economic impact
Harrington Regional Medical Center Inc., an alliance of 28 member institutions, contributed nearly $722 million to the Amarillo economy last year.
Wonderland Park may install new ride; commissioners OK Funfest raises
Wonderland Park might get a new splash next spring.
Clovis to vote on economic development
CLOVIS, N.M. - The first-time decision about whether to raise taxes in Clovis to fund economic development will be up to the voters in March.
Amarillo blood center running low
If the Coffee Memorial Blood Center could squeeze blood from a turnip, it would.
Treadway lawyer gets extension
CLOVIS, N.M. - The new attorney representing convicted murderer Michael Lee Treadway of Farwell, Texas, will have a little more time to decide if he wants to ask for a new trial or a new sentencing hearing.
Treadway appeal cites drug use allegations
CLOVIS, N.M. - The defense attorney who represented convicted murderer and death row inmate Michael Lee Treadway of Farwell is fighting back against serious allegations made by three of his colleagues questioning his job performance on the case, including accusations of possible drug use.
Award-winning author to sign book today at store
Amarilloan Kimberly Willis Holt, who received the 1999 National Book Award for Young People's Literature, will have a book signing from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2415 Soncy Road.
Timeless Tales: Can Amarillo ship one spare Amarilla?
Mrs. Alpha Green of El Monte, Calif., had a problem with ants - and a lot of other things.
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Farris: Mall-bashing greatly exaggerated
I know it's not the chic thing to say, but Christmas shopping last weekend at Westgate Mall was enjoyable. PM
Mack's Tracks: Life in the fast lane dangerous
I got my hand called last week after passing out bouquets to various agencies and organizations who go "above and beyond" during cruddy weather.
Editorial: right ot remain silent not a legal technicality
The problem with the Miranda ruling is not in its application, but when it is used as a legal loophole to suppress evidence during legal proceedings.
Editorial: Florida should pull plug on electric chair execution
Florida is taking the first step toward proper application of capital punishment by creating a proposal allowing condemned criminals to choose lethal injection.
Letters to the editor
I suppose there are many things we could change about our world in the next millennium, but one sticks out in my mind. I strongly believe that at age 60, people should be required by law to take another driving test. PM
Editorial: Make a federal case of laws already on books
One of the more common complaints on both sides of the national gun control debate is that many laws already on the books are not enforced, especially at the federal level.
Letters to the Editor
As we look into the new millennium, we see that there should be some changes made in the world.
Letters to the Editor
William H. Mann III rendered a service with his Dec. 6 guest column detailing more of the history of bonfires.
Editorial: Commissioners Court has the final authority
Potter County commissioners will have the final say regarding renovations on the Santa Fe Building.
Editorial: Inspection teams are useless
If you thought the inspection teams in Iraq were wasting their time trying to monitor Saddam Hussein's movements before ... PM
Henry: Responsibility exists in any language
When Maida Perez started the first grade in Borger she had to adjust to more than just a new world of safety scissors, colored cardboard paper and counting the seconds until recess.
Editorial: Texas A&M rejects donation
Nobody is going to tell Texas A&M University what to do. PM
A few gift ideas for your outdoorsman
Every year around this time, panic sets in for those us who wait until the last minute before buying a gift for our favorite person who loves to spend time in the great outdoors.
Youth may serve Rangers better in upcoming season
Baseball's annual winter meetings have come and gone, and the question lingers:
Spurs rally to hand Rockets fifth straight setback, 83-77
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Tim Duncan scored 20 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to an 83-77 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
Albert scheduled to return as lead NBA voice for NBC
NEW YORK (AP) - Right from the start, Bob Costas looked at his role as lead voice on NBA games for NBC as a temporary assignment. On Tuesday, the network restored Marv Albert as its top basketball broadcaster for the 2000-01 season.
UTEP promotes assistant to head coach
EL PASO (AP) - With many players and recently retired coach Charlie Bailey pushing for him, Texas-El Paso offensive coordinator Gary Nord was promoted to head coach Wednesday.
IRVING (AP) - None of the current Arkansas or Texas players was even born when Frank Broyles and Darrell Royal coached those two teams in a historic 1969 game.
Buick, Tiger Woods agree to huge money deal
SAN DIEGO (AP) - In what had to be a first in pro golf, Tiger Woods and a Buick executive stood on a dais in a hotel ballroom and removed a silver cloth that had been covering a leather golf bag, much like civic leaders unveiling a monument.
Matsakis takes key position at Tech
LUBBOCK - For one of his first and most important hires, new Texas Tech football coach Mike Leach went after someone with a similar resume: a youthful coach with a background on offense.
Shattered leg ends Ellis' season
IRVING (AP) - The good news, Greg Ellis' wife keeps telling him, is that his season-ending leg injury guarantees he'll be home for Christmas and for the January birth of their first child.
Sampson considers ways to get money to players
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The NCAA has just signed a new $6 billion contract with CBS and Oklahoma basketball coach Kelvin Sampson wonders whether the players might one day share in the wealth.
Missle soars in key role with Ravens
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) - The Missile is soaring again.
Cowboys great at home, lousy when on road
IRVING (AP) - Chan Gailey describes the Dallas Cowboys' 1-6 road record as a case of bad timing. His team, he says, just happens to have played its six worst games away from Texas Stadium.
PGA adopts charity plan for Ryder Cup
Members of the U.S. Ryder Cup team will receive $200,000 from the PGA of America to donate to charities of their choice and golf development programs at their colleges, several sources said Wednesday.
WT's Butler receives academic honor
West Texas A&M University's Sarah Butler, who two weeks ago was named the 1999 NCAA Division II Volleyball Player of the Year, has added GTE Academic All-America second-team honors to her list of her accomplishments.
Futility at its worst
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The only surprise, perhaps, was that the Clippers didn't already hold the records.
Confident Clovis to play Rebs
The biggest difference in the Clovis Wildcats boys basketball team this year is confidence. What a difference it makes.
Deion and Emmitt miss Cowboys drill
IRVING (AP) - Deion Sanders was excused from Dallas Cowboys' practice Wednesday because he was feeling ill. Emmitt Smith was absent, too, but not because of his injured groin.
Carruth now faces charge of murder
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rae Carruth was sought on murder charges Tuesday after his girlfriend died of wounds from a shooting last month.
NLRB calls hearing for next week
NEW YORK (AP) - Responding to an attempt by Richie Phillips to keep control of umpires, the National Labor Relations Board called a hearing for next Wednesday on last month's election that ousted the union leader.
Holiday football A-OK with Y2K
Despite fears of computer shutdowns, air traffic control problems and other millennial mayhem, the games will go on.
Stars continue recent surge
DALLAS (AP) - Joe Nieuwendyk energized Dallas' slumping power play with two man-advantage goals to send the Stars to a 5-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night.
Lobo offensive coordinator Fenwick resigns
ALBUQUERQUE (AP) - New Mexico offensive coordinator Jim Fenwick has resigned from the Lobo football program, head coach Rocky Long said Tuesday.
Calm approach works best for future Hall of Famer
HOUSTON (AP) - Clyde Drexler doesn't scream at his players like many college basketball coaches, but it doesn't mean he doesn't care about winning.
McMackin will coordinate the defense for Red Raiders HONOLULU (AP) - Greg McMackin and his family may love Hawaii, but not enough to keep from moving to Texas.
HONOLULU (AP) - Greg McMackin and his family may love Hawaii, but not enough to keep from moving to Texas.
OU names two assistant coaches
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops elevated Mark Mangino to offensive coordinator and named Iowa's Chuck Long as his quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator on Tuesday.
Lady Raiders stay unbeaten
LUBBOCK (AP) - Texas Tech's defensive heat proved to be the perfect cure for a chilly December night.
Griffey blocks trade to New York
Junior jolted the Mets late Monday night, blocking a deal they had worked overtime to set with the Seattle Mariners.
Lady Raiders rout Lamar
LUBBOCK (AP) - Plenette Pierson scored 21 points as No. 7 Texas Tech routed Lamar 85-41 on Wednesday night to improve to 7-0.
Conquering hero Ditka doesn't find a Big Easy
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - He hears the curses, the boos and the calls to get out of town.
Applewhite, Simms both to face Hogs
AUSTIN - Although nobody at Texas is calling it a quarterback controversy, the Longhorns will use Major Applewhite and Chris Simms in the Cotton Bowl.
Carruth arrested on murder charge
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Rae Carruth's flight from justice ended on Wednesday night in the trunk of a Toyota in Wildersville, Tenn.
Hampton won't sign as Houston trades bat
NEW YORK (AP) - With little interest in this year's free agents, the focus remains on next year's class.
Lady Raiders set to host Lamar
LUBBOCK - Plenette Pierson's emergence as Texas Tech's starting post player this season is the result of many factors, primarily her shooting and rebounding ability and desire to get the ball in crucial situations.
Cowboys own a new motto: Just don't lose
IRVING - Dave Campo has cut to the chase.
Rangers release spring training schedule
ARLINGTON (AP) - The Texas Rangers announced Wednesday that their spring training schedule will include 29 exhibition games, 26 of which will be played in the Florida Grapefruit League.
Border Patrol agent won't face charges
SAN DIEGO (AP) - A Border Patrol agent who used a pellet gun to sink a raft carrying three illegal immigrants across the All-American Canal has agreed to quit the agency and won't face criminal charges.
More families sending holiday greetings online
AUSTIN - On the Hill Family Web site 9-year-old Andrew has a page that shows family and friends what he wants for Christmas.
Railroad commissioner aims to be re-elected
AUSTIN - Charles Matthews on Tuesday filed as a Republican for re-election to the Texas Railroad Commission post he's held since 1995 and emphasized the need for stability in state government during a time of change.
High plains grain report
AUSTIN (AP) - High plains cash grain prices for Wednesday:
High plains grain report
AUSTIN (AP) - High plains cash grain prices for Tuesday:
Dallas, Fort Worth councils approve airport expansion
DALLAS (AP) - The two North Texas cities embroiled in a flight dispute at Dallas Love Field set aside their differences to agree on expansion at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Woman sentenced for renting her baby
HOUSTON (AP) - A Honduran woman has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for renting her 7-month-old daughter to a smuggler trying to slip immigrants into the country.
UH seeks students for unused grants
HOUSTON (AP) - The University of Houston is seeking students who qualify for almost half a million dollars in unused state funds.
Nonbinding prayer issue goes to voters
AUSTIN - Texans who vote in the Republican primary next spring can voice their opinion on whether student-initiated prayers should be allowed at school athletic events
Goat returned; her kidnappers still on the lam
WICHITA FALLS (AP) - It could have been a wild goat chase.
Federal agent based in Mexico accused in murder-for-hire plot
BROWNSVILLE - A U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent based in Mexico is accused of trying to hire someone to kill a teen-ager suspected in the 1995 slaying of his cousin.
Ex-New York cop sentenced to 30 years in prison
NEW YORK (AP) - A former beat cop who brutalized a prisoner in a grimy precinct bathroom has been sentenced to 30 years behind bars, a punishment his victim calls "a clear message that no one is above the law."
Clinton signs bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Clinton has signed into law a measure designed to protect people, especially the elderly, from sweepstakes scams, saying "too often, mailing and sweepstakes practices seem designed to mislead."
Britain prepares to introduce public to Millennium Dome
LONDON - It's been the butt of jokes, a source of endless media speculation and a political headache for Prime Minister Tony Blair's Labor Party.
Clinton: 1st day of Israel-Syria talks 'hard-going'
WASHINGTON (AP) - After a rocky start and no reports of progress, Israeli and Syrian officials are continuing negotiations on a roadmap they hope will lead to peace between their two countries - and the entire Middle East. PM
Population boom could affect careers of Indian politicians
NEW DELHI, India (AP) - With India's population surging - 72,000 babies are born every day here - Parliament is debating legislation that prohibits politicians with more than two children from running for office.
FAA to require special safety seats
WASHINGTON - Twenty years after safety restraints first were advocated for infants and toddlers traveling on U.S. airlines, the Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it will issue a rule next year mandating all children younger than 2 be required to ride in special child safety seats.
Shoppers complain about online buying
NEW YORK - With the holiday season in full swing, Internet shoppers are telling tales of lousy customer service, out-of-stock merchandise, botched orders and late deliveries.
Teen who disappeared with assault rifle found
EDINBURG (AP) - A 16-year-old boy who disappeared with an assault rifle and ammunition was found.
Paybacks are here
ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (AP) - Monica Lewinsky testified today that she was frightened when her telephone conversations about President Clinton, taped surreptitiously by Linda Tripp, appeared in a magazine. PM
San Francisco's mayor easily wins re-election
SAN FRANCISCO - Mayor Willie Brown won a second term with a resounding 60 percent of the vote in an election some saw as a referendum on the way San Francisco is being transformed by the dot-com economy.
N.M. governor keeps mum on drugs during school talk
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - For a few hours Monday, Gov. Gary Johnson, a vociferous advocate for drug legalization, was muzzled on the subject.
Stocks rise as Microsoft revives technology sector
NEW YORK (AP) - Microsoft led the stock market higher Wednesday, putting an end to a one-day slump in technology shares and lifting the Dow Jones industrials.
Pentagon sees delay in vaccine program
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Pentagon says 383,000 service members now have received anthrax vaccinations, but Defense Secretary William Cohen's goal of inoculating all 2.4 million active duty members and reservists remains a distant one.
Clinton launches Israel-Syria peace initiative
WASHINGTON - With President Clinton's close mediation, Syria reopened peace talks with Israel on Wednesday, demanding return of the Golan Heights and accusing the Jewish state of uprooting a half-million Syrians after capturing the border high ground in the 1967 Mideast war.
Breakthrough reached in Nazi labor talks
BERLIN - After months of urgent talks, U.S. and German negotiators reached a breakthrough deal Tuesday to compensate former Nazi slave and forced laborers, long-ignored victims of Hitler's war machine.
Germany seeks funds to pay for Nazi labor deal
BERLIN - A day after reaching agreement on the amount of compensation for Nazi-era slave and forced laborers, the German government worked Wednesday to gather its share of the $5.2 billion offer.
U.S., Panama commemorate canal transfer
PANAMA CITY, Panama - Standing before mammoth container ships rising and falling on their path between the seas, former President Jimmy Carter presided over a commemoration Tuesday of the transfer of the Panama Canal, an act he set in motion 22 years ago.
Doctor: Gore's health `superb'
WASHINGTON (AP) - Vice President Al Gore is in outstanding health, fueled by daily weightlifting, regular jogging and adventures like running the Marine Corps Marathon and climbing Mount Rainier, doctors said Wednesday.
Nigerians not alarmed by Y2K predictions
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - Lights could go out in millions of homes and banks, and hospitals might grind to a halt. Water and fuel shortages are likely.
Gore, Bradley camps prepare for TV debates
WASHINGTON - The seven weeks since Al Gore's and Bill Bradley's last debate have been so soured by charges and distortions that some of the vice president's allies warn he could, in the next matchups, look like the pit bull to Bradley's "philosopher king."
Detainees take warden hostage
ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (AP) - Negotiators worked today to persuade five armed Cubans frustrated with their incarceration to release two deputies and a warden from the St. Martin Parish jail.
Teen arrested for backward cap sues sheriff
ALBUQUERQUE (AP) - A teen-ager arrested for wearing his baseball cap backward at the Lea County Fair last year has filed a $100,000 federal civil rights lawsuit against the sheriff and a deputy who claimed a backward cap indicated gang affiliation.
Good grief, Charlie Brown
SAN FRANCISCO - Good grief! Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy and the rest of the "Peanuts" gang are being retired after nearly 50 years by the comic strip's creator, Charles Schulz.
Parents concerned about searches in wake of school shooting
DEMING, N.M. (AP) - Some parents of Deming Middle School students say they're concerned about searches of their children in the weeks following the Nov. 19 shooting death of a 13-year-old girl.
Man enters guilty plea in dragging death case
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) The man accused of killing a Las Cruces woman by dragging her for nine miles after she became entangled in his trucks seat belt and then dumping her body pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence.
AutoNation closures won't affect Amarillo dealerships
Car-retailing giant AutoNation Inc. abruptly closed 23 of its used-car superstores and laid off 1,800 w
Soldiers prepare to leave Panama
PANAMA CITY, Panama (AP) - A year ago, there were 5,000 U.S. soldiers in Panama, working on U.S. soil on airstrips, firing ranges and training grounds across the country.
CDC survey: New Mexicans getting heavier at fast rate
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - New Mexicans are gaining weight at a higher rate than all but one other state, according to a recent federal study.
Committee hearing opens to examine medical errors
WASHINGTON (AP) - Patricia McEachern needed an exam of an artery leading to her brain, but her physician let a doctor-in-training who never had done this type of exam try it - and he tangled a catheter inside her artery, causing a stroke. Her right leg and right arm are paralyzed.
Anti-tax forces weigh in on Net
SAN FRANCISCO - Advocates for a tax-free Internet urged a federal panel Tuesday to recommend that Congress take a hands-off approach, but international officials argued that special treatment for e-commerce makes no sense.
Japanese official to pay damages in sexual harassment lawsuit
TOKYO (AP) - In a major victory against sexual harassment in Japan, a governor has been ordered to pay $107,000 in damages to a university student who accused him of groping her on his campaign trail.
Music officials: Ticket sales for Y2K concerts disappointing
NEW YORK - Don't worry if you didn't make plans early to attend the New Year's Eve concert in Los Angeles with the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and Jackson Browne.
The Year 2000 Information and Readiness Disclosure Act of 1998
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Being prepared: Let common sense rule
After several years of preparation and taking a detailed inventory of all its computer systems, SPS does not expect any power outages because of the Y2K bug when the clocks tick into the new millennium.
Activities for December 31, 1999/January 1, 2000
Although it is not likely to occur, telephones may not work well in the early hours of January 1, 2000, because of unusually heavy public telephone use.
Readiness 2000 warns Texans of Y2K schemes
Readiness 2000, a coalition of Texas agencies promoting Y2K preparedness, has cautioned consumers and businesses to be aware of possible schemes associated with the Year 2000.
What you should know about Y2K and electric service
Preparing for the Year 2000 (Y2K) issue is a top priority for Southwestern Public Service Company.
SBC Y2K progress report: We're ready
The SBC family of companies-Southwestern Bell, Pacific Bell, Nevada Bell, Ameritech, Southern New England Telephone and Cellular One-is pleased to report that we have completed our year 2000 upgrades.
Why will the 911 backup plan be used?
Contacting emergency services in a time of need is a top priority. In the event of a community-wide disaster, telephone communications may be adversely affected.
SPS power plants think the New Year is already here
Earlier this year SPS advanced the computer clocks at all its major power plants forward beyond Jan. 1, 2000.
The city of Amarillo is ready
The City of Amarillo is pleased to announce that the city government is Year 2000 compliant in each of its Critical Public Service Areas.
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On paper, it's one of the tougher openers South Carolina has faced in some time, with a ranked opponent coming to Williams-Brice Stadium to kick off the season. Although all eyes are already on that SEC East showdown against Georgia in two weeks, this 6 p.m. matchup against speedy Texas A&M still looms as crucial for a program that's had to replace key starters at many positions, and is trying to get back to the SEC championship game for the first time since 2010.
Thompson's team
The Gamecocks have said goodbye to Connor Shaw, he of the 27-5 record as a starter and unbeaten home mark. Stepping behind center is Dylan Thompson, who's hardly green - the senior is 3-0 as a starter, came off the bench last year to beat Central Florida, and finished off Michigan in the 2013 Outback Bowl. His outing last year at Missouri, where a battered Shaw had to rally USC to win, stands as an aberration by contrast. Although the Gamecocks will continue to run a zone read, Thompson is less mobile than his predecessor - so expect the new QB to throw it out more often.
Iron Mike
With more of a traditional passer behind center, the ground game becomes the full responsibility of runners like Mike Davis, whose 1,183-yard season in 2013 was fourth-best in school history. Davis missed some time in preseason camp with bruised ribs, but on Wednesday head coach Steve Spurrier pronounced him ready to go. Although the RB stable is deep with Brandon Wilds and Shon Carson, Davis is a special player capable of breaking the game open with long carries like the 75-yard burst he recorded in the opener against North Carolina a season ago. If Thompson's passing game can stretch the defense, Davis could find even more space in which to work.
No Clowney around
With No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick Jadeveon Clowney off smashing through opponents with the Houston Texans, the defensive line has gone through something of a rebuild. Three new starters join senior J.T. Surratt, the only returnee, and they could have their hands full with Aggies quarterback Kenny Hill. There's no more Johnny Football, but A&M coach Kevin Sumlin has historically aired it out regardless of who's behind center, which means opposing defenses must get pressure on the QB. The Gamecocks' D-line could be aided in that quest by a strong and deep corps of linebackers - so deep, leading tackler Skai Moore won't start Thursday - which will prompt defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward to move to a 3-4 formation on occasion.
Secondary concerns
The losses on the defensive line have perhaps overshadowed departures in the secondary that may prove equally as important. Cornerbacks Jimmy Legree and Victor Hampton ranked second and fourth last season, respectively, in total tackles, and now they're both trying to make NFL rosters. Converted safety Brison Williams takes over one spot, with true freshman Al Harris Jr. - son of the longtime NFL player - holding down the other. They're going to be tested early, given that Sumlin's teams have historically relied on the pass whether Johnny Manziel is playing or not.
South Carolina 24, Texas A&M 21
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Go to any scientific or biotech conference and chances are a good part of the program will be devoted to some aspect of proteomics and biomarker research. Over the past decade these two related research areas have drawn much attention as investigators seek to shed as much light as possible on the role of proteins in health and disease. One of main goals of this work is to get important research findings into the clinic as quickly as possible. Today's podcast interviewee is one of the scientists at the forefront in carrying out such translational research.
This week's podcast interviewee is one of the scientists at the forefront in carrying out such translational research.The Director of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center's Early Detection Initiative, Dr. Amanda Paulovich tells us how proteomics can help move new cancer therapies more effectively out of the lab and into clinical applications. She explains what various proteomics approaches allow researchers and cancer clinicians to do now that was impossible ten or fifteen years ago. Dr. Paulovich provides details on which particular instruments and technologies used in proteomics research and clinical proteomic applications are essential to this effort of translating lab discoveries to the cancer clinic. She provides examples of proteomic alterations that may reflect the existence of cellular and molecular pathways linked to tumorigenesis and shows how these proteomic changes are measured in the serum/plasma proteome. She also discusses the best methods for describing and comparing proteomic data representation, and lists the advantages and disadvantages of the different techniques.
Listen now to this important discussion then return to the blog to give your thoughts on the following question:
What improvements in which specific tools and technologies do you think are necessary to help accelerate the transfer of research findings in proteomics and biomarkers into clinical applications?
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