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Artists team up for exhibit
Works of art by Amy Winton and The River 7 are on display at the Colony Frame & Gallery, 2606 Wolflin Ave., through Jan. 6.
Reception opens photo exhibit
A reception will be conducted to open a photo exhibition by Marcey Hoelting at the Home Mercantile in Nazareth. The reception is from noon to 2 p.m. today. The exhibit "Enter: A Sense of Place" consists of 17 pieces and will hang until Feb. 12.
Orchestras present 'Autumn'
The Amarillo College Chamber Orchestra and Suzuki String Program Orchestra, with guest violinist Sheri Scales-Neubauer, will present "Autumn" from Antonio Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" at 3 p.m. today in the AC Concert Hall Theatre.
Museum showcases pastels
Carson County Square House Museum is showing the Lone Star Pastel Society and its members-only exhibition through the month of November.
Woman finds calling in theater
Cyndie Koetting, director of the Amarillo College Lamplight Youth Theatre Company, fresh off the triumph of the production of "Charlotte's Web," is already thinking of the company's next presentation, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," planned for late February.
Southwest Airlines expands
DALLAS - Southwest Airlines Co. carried more passengers than any other U.S. carrier in August, passing longtime industry leader American Airlines Inc. for the first time, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics said this week.
Traveling? Hope for good weather
WASHINGTON - The Thanksgiving air travel season is shaping up to be one of the roughest in memory as a surge in passengers is expected to swarm airports and carriers, which already are struggling to handle stiffened security rules, more checked luggage and a rising number of flight delays.
Column: Understanding dividends
It's the easiest money you'll never earn.
Dow ends week with 4 record highs
NEW YORK - Wall Street ended a robust week on a quieter note Friday after the Commerce Department reported that housing construction fell to its lowest level in more than six years.
Panhandle lures Europe's dairymen
Some area professionals are trying to make it easy for Europeans to make a hard choice - to leave their country and culture for the Panhandle.
Brown: A wish list for new Congress
With the Democrats taking control of Congress and President Bush becoming Mr. Cooperative, every interest group in the country will forward its legislative wish list to Washington.
Texas unemployment unchanged in October
AUSTIN - The state's unemployment rate remained steady at 4.8 percent although the state added 27,900 nonagricultural jobs in October, the second-largest gain of the year, the Texas Workforce Commission reported Friday.
Google flirts with $500
SAN FRANCISCO - Wall Street thinks it knows who the media juggernaut of the new century will be: Shares of Google are flirting with the symbolic $500 mark as the search giant solidifies its role as the broker of information and advertising.
Farm Briefs
The Canadian River Soil and Water Conservation District of Amarillo and other area districts are taking orders for windbreak trees.
Business Briefs
Oil prices tumbled to a 17-month low below $56 a barrel Friday, following a $2.50 sell-off the previous day prompted by mild autumn weather, ample winter fuel supplies and doubts about OPEC's willingness to carry out a recently announced production cut.
Turkey dinners-to-go can ease cooking burden
Nothing says Thanksgiving like roasted turkey and all the trimmings.
A family tradition
Crops, beef and milk are on the menu of the upcoming Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show.
Richards: Combining CDs, aggressive stocks doesn't make sense
Joe writes, "I'm really confused about investing. Every year, I max out my Roth IRA. Otherwise, I put as much as I can into CDs paying more than 5 percent. I always thought all Roths were the same, but a friend told me I could be doing a lot better.
Big 12 Roundup: Kansas beats rival
LAWRENCE, KAN. - Jon Cornish rushed for 201 yards and Kansas took advantage of six turnovers by Kansas State quarterback Josh Freeman for a 39-20 victory Saturday.
Red Raiders rally
LUBBOCK - Mike Leach wondered when his Texas Tech team would wake up Saturday.
OU overcomes miscues, earns sixth straight win
WACO - Bob Stoops isn't having a tough time dealing with Oklahoma's turnovers, not when the players making the mistakes are also scoring touchdowns.
NJCAA Volleyball Tournament: Frank Phillips seeks national crown
The Frank Phillips College volleyball team accomplished one of its missions last week. This week, FPC looks to lock up the biggest goal of all as it plays in the National Junior College Athletic Association's volleyball tournament beginning Monday.
'Juice' seeks to bust loose
Julius Crosslin isn't predicting a win against Texas Tech today in Lubbock, but the Oklahoma State fullback does have a perfect game in mind when he leaves Jones AT&T Stadium.
Texas Schools Roundup: TCU routs San Diego St. with record performance
FORT WORTH - Jeff Ballard threw for a school-record tying five touchdowns and ran for another score as TCU beat San Diego State 52-0 Saturday for its fifth straight win.
Tech men top N. Dakota St.
LUBBOCK - Bob Knight's Texas Tech team won Friday night, but the Hall of Fame coach was none too pleased with how the Red Raiders beat North Dakota State.
Don't count out conservative Christians
What did the 2006 elections tell us about the political role of conservative Christians, which has been analyzed to death in newspapers, broadcasts and books?
Episcopal group moves to break with church
FAIRFAX, VA. - Two of the most historically significant parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia are moving toward breaking with the national church because of differences over the Bible and sexuality.
Audio book 'Bible Experience' a huge hit
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. - It's an epic telling of the life of Jesus - an ambitious production featuring an all-star cast. But it's not a movie or miniseries.
Minister: Russia extradites 370 terrorists
MOSCOW - More than 16,000 members of extremist Islamic groups are currently active in Russia, and authorities have extradited 370 suspected members of terrorist groups over the past year, Interior Minister Rashid Nurgaliyev said.
Haynes: UMC 'renewers' nearer their goal
It's been almost 40 years since renewal movements in the United Methodist Church became active, and the creation of a new denomination in 2005 indicates that the "renewers" are closer to their goal.
Congregational Corner - Salvation Army Chapel
Megachurch pastor riles some with trip to Syria
ATHENS, GREECE - A trip to Syria that U.S. megachurch pastor Rick Warren says was inspired by a backyard chat with a Muslim neighbor has triggered criticism and questions that highlight the potential risks when preaching meets international politics.
Slamming into holidays
TobyMac, formerly of DC Talk, wanted to offer a rocking concert for the holiday season.
Croatia approves its first asylum application
ZAGREB, CROATIA - A Christian woman from Africa has been granted asylum in Croatia, the first person to receive asylum in the country since the end of the Serbo-Croat War more than a decade ago, the interior ministry said.
Vatican reaffirms celibacy after summit
VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI met with his top advisers on Thursday to reaffirm the Vatican's requirement of celibacy for priests in the wake of controversy surrounding the excommunication of a married African archbishop.
Ex-FBI agent sticks up for convicted priests
The former FBI agent who served for three years as head of child protection for the nation's Roman Catholic bishops says dioceses should find work for priests accused of child molestation who have been permanently removed from ministry.
Marines reverse course, will accept Jesus dolls
A 12-inch talking Jesus doll may find its way to needy children this Christmas after the Marines' Toys for Tots Christmas toy drive reversed course Wednesday and decided to accept the dolls.
In the Service
Air Force Airmen JOSEPH L. FAIRCHILD and TOBY D. HERNANDEZ have graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
For a chilling London tour, hang out with Jack the Ripper
LONDON - The cobblestone street is dark and slick from rain; the clouds are heavy and low.
Feds say no turkey for school lunches
Schools that get turkey from the Agriculture Department are having to turn elsewhere this year for Thanksgiving lunches for students. There's not enough for the lunch program that feeds 29 million kids.
Duchess of York hopes for spot on 'Dancing with the Stars'
NEW YORK - Actors and athletes have busted some amazing moves on "Dancing with the Stars," including its new champion, football great Emmitt Smith.
Slices of Life
Jim Schatz, a designer in upstate New York, is making a career creating decorative objects in homage to the egg, including a $135 vase. Other pieces, all in vibrant colors, include the porcelain egg bank, bird feeders, lamps and even the "Buff Humpty," a $525 well-muscled sculpture that doubles as a night light.
Graceland to admit Elvis impersonators
MEMPHIS, TENN. - The Elvis Presley impersonators who have hung around the fringes of Graceland for years are finally being invited up to the big house.
Dr. Gott: Nasal irrigation prevents sinus infections
DEAR DR. GOTT: Your letter from the gentleman about his sinus problems sounded very similar to my sinus problems.
Web Watch
If you're planning to travel to other areas of our country during the holidays, you may want to monitor this offering from the folks at the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center. You'll find regularly-updated information on storms that are developing across the United States.
Heloise: Don't leave leashed dog unattended
DEAR HELOISE: I wanted to contact you to let you know that my puppy was strangled last week by her leash while unattended in our vehicle. I'm trying to spread the word and warn people about this danger so that it can be prevented in the future.
Travel Briefs
A venerable name in travel is partnering with the network that brought you music videos, "Pimp My Ride" and "Cribs" to produce a new series of trendy guidebooks for young travelers.
Dear Abby: Girlfriend's drinking causes strain
DEAR ABBY: I am 35 and have been dating "Julie," a 38-year-old woman, for nearly a year. Drinking is a pleasure we both enjoy, but sometimes Julie goes overboard, and it creates a strain on our relationship.
Dear Abby: Recognize stroke symptoms in others
DEAR ABBY: Please share this lifesaving information with as many people as you can. A person who has a stroke may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms.
Arab-Americans say that humor helps overcome misconceptions
NEW YORK - Arab-Americans are finding that a little laughter can help overcome the hurt caused by the misconceptions and suspicions they have encountered since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Nintendo's Wii to offer weather, news services
SEATTLE - For video game addicts facing the conundrum of how to balance hours of nonstop game playing with the occasional need to know what's going on in the outside world, Nintendo may have found a solution.
Famous outlaw rests in Clayton
Texas cowhand and famous outlaw Thomas "Black Jack" Ketchum lived a wild and reckless life at the end of the 19th century in the southwest.
Art Beat: Exhibit showcases variety
The Turner Room of Panhandle Art Center, 3701 Plains Blvd., will host "A View of the West," a special show. It features work by Kazartklass, a group that has been meeting for several years, developing skills at realistic representation in oil and acrylic painting.
Explore the Old West
CLAYTON, N.M. - U.S. Highway 87 might be Terry Allen's "Amarillo Highway," but that stretch of good ol' blacktop goes on past the state line to the old west town of Clayton, N.M.
Cotton Kings top Gorillas in shootout
Trevor Weisgerber's second goal of the night came as the fourth shooter in a shootout Saturday night and sealed a 4-3 win for Lubbock against Amarillo in front of 3,817 fans at Cal Farley Coliseum.
Thunder roll past slumping Gorillas
The Amarillo Gorillas lost their third straight game Friday night, falling 3-1 at Wichita.
High School Volleyball Scoreboard
Clayton, Fort Sumner square off for 1A crown
Clayton will go after its first state championship while Fort Sumner will try to repeat when the teams meet for the New Mexico Class 1A title at 3 p.m. (MT) today in Fort Sumner.
Tucumcari blanked in 2A semifinal
Tucumcari's football season came to an end Saturday as Lordsburg beat Tucumcari, 12-0, in a New Mexico Class 2A state semifinal in Lordsburg, N.M.
Fort Sumner defeats Clayton, 14-3
FORT SUMNER, N.M. - In a game dominated by defense, Fort Sumner captured the New Mexico Class 1A state championship Saturday with a 14-3 victory against Clayton.
Heart fuels Rockets to 2nd title
When the Amarillo Rockets volleyball team opened its 2006 season, it did so as the defending National Home School Volleyball champions.
Cowboys roll past Patriots, 58-12
Five was the magic number for Happy.
WF Notre Dame at Bible Heritage
The Game: Bible Heritage (6-4) vs. Wichita Falls Notre Dame (8-2) in a TAPPS Six-Man Division I bidistrict playoff, 4 p.m. today at Bible Heritage.
Memphis vs. Springlake-Earth
The Game: Memphis Cyclones (8-2) vs. Springlake-Earth Wolverines (3-7), 7:30 tonight at Plainview in a Class 1A Division II bidistrict clash.
Lady Eagles fall in five games
SAN MARCOS - The greatest run in the history of Canyon volleyball came to a close Saturday in a 25-23, 19-25, 25-22, 11-25, 15-10 loss to Wimberley in the Class 3A state championship match at Strahan Coliseum.
Late Games
In bidistrict playoff games Saturday night, Vernon defeated Perryton, 23-7, in Class 3A; and in 1A, Bovina faced Quanah and Memphis met Springlake-Earth. For details of these games, see Monday's Globe-News.
Graham ousts Dalhart, 33-15
ABILENE - A decisive third quarter proved to be the difference for Dalhart here Saturday night as the Golden Wolves' season ended with a 33-15 loss to Graham in the first round of the Class 3A playoffs at Shotwell Stadium.
High School Football Playoff Scoreboard
Rebels make history
EL PASO - Tascosa had not won a football playoff game since 1967. That's back when the Beatles were in their heyday.
AHS, Tascosa set for El Paso bidistrict foes
Tascosa and Amarillo High hope to accomplish the same goal today and defeat El Paso schools in Class 5A bidistrict football games.
Bible Heritage advances
Michael Taylor scored five touchdowns to help Bible Heritage to a 60-26 win against Wichita Falls Notre Dame in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Six-man Division II bidistrict playoffs Saturday at Bible Heritage.
Canyon sweeps No. 1 China Spring
SAN MARCOS - The Canyon volleyball team keeps making history.
Bovina vs. Quanah
The Game: Bovina Mustangs (7-3) vs. Quanah Indians (6-4), 7:30 tonight at Panhandle in a Class 1A Division I bidistrict matchup.
Old-hand Perryton, newcomer Dalhart open playoffs today
Perryton has been a fixture in the playoffs, advancing to postseason play 10 straight years.
Tucumcari vs. Lordsburg
The Game: Tucumcari Rattlers (6-6) vs. Lordsburg Mavericks (10-0) in a New Mexico Class 2A state semifinal playoff.
Vasquez sparks Mules
Muleshoe head football coach David Wood knew Panhandle would move the ball on his team's defense.
State Tournament: Poth claims third straight crown
SAN MARCOS - Aimee Huffman had 14 kills and 15 assists to lead Poth to its third straight Class 2A volleyball championship with a 25-15, 25-17, 25-12 win against Jewett Leon on Saturday.
Lady Sandies to play for fifth crown
SAN MARCOS - Amarillo High got its revenge.
Demonettes storm back for title
SAN MARCOS - Cedar Park Vista Ridge was four points from a state championship.
Bobcats claw Roosevelt
Bo Helm knows touchdowns, too.
Herd strikes late, beats Big Spring in overtime
LUBBOCK - Hereford quarterback Casey Page took over in overtime for the Whitefaces in their Class 4A Division II bidistrict football playoff victory against Big Spring on Saturday afternoon.
No. 7 Nazareth clubs Wheeler
Seventh-ranked Nazareth dominated from start to finish in a 44-6 win against Wheeler in a Class 1A bidistrict playoff Friday night at Panhandle.
Statewide H.S. Football Scores, Pairings
Defense lifts Elks past Tulia, 34-6
As impressive as Stratford's offense was, its defense was even more spectacular.
Sandies dominate in second half
MIDLAND - In this age of spread offenses that make plays look like they were drawn up in the dirt, Amarillo High proved the simple run still gets the job done.
Strong second half keys Frenship past Randall
LUBBOCK - The Frenship football team did not play one of its best defensive games on Friday night, allowing Randall to rack up 339 total yards, 18 first downs and 24 points.
AHS routs SA Reagan, claims state crown
SAN MARCOS - Mission accomplished. One night after avenging their only loss of the season, top-ranked Amarillo High swept second-ranked San Antonio Reagan, 25-20, 25-19, 25-21 in the Class 5A state championship match at San Marcos's Strahan Coliseum on Saturday.
Canadian drops Friona, 28-19
A pair of early turnovers helped spot Canadian a three-touchdown lead. Then the Wildcats made it stand up as they beat Friona, 28-19, in front 3,000 fans Friday night at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium.
Ramos leads Eagles to 28-21 win
WICHITA FALLS - Despite having two backs run for more than 100 yards and playing turnover-free football, the Hirschi Huskies saw their Cinderella season come to a screeching halt Friday night at Memorial Stadium against Canyon.
Samnorwood advances with 56-7 win over Follett
The Samnorwood Eagles punched their ticket to a six-man Division II area round match up against Cotton Center with a blowout 56-7 win against the Panthers on Friday night.
Herd to battle Big Spring
Hereford coach Don DeLoizer and his players already own a season to remember, winning the outright District 3-4A title and rolling to a 9-1 record.
Hurricanes defeat Stars, 5-4
RALEIGH, N.C. - Eric Staal scored three goals and Justin Williams snapped a tie with 6:32 remaining to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-4 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday night.
Football, Basketball, Hockey, Golf, Odds
Auto Racing, Basketball, Football, Golf, Hockey, Tennis, Transactions, Wrestling
Johnson, race crew try to stay low key
HOMESTEAD, FLA. - To break the tension before last weekend's race at Phoenix, crew chief Chad Knaus huddled his team and fed them burritos. Today's menu, he said, will be fruit cups.
On the Edge of Common Sense: I'm truly sorry for ___ (fill in the blank)
Whereas the average cowboy is a person of good intentions, generous to a fault and kind to women, children and animals, and whereas said cowboy is often in the right place at the wrong time and driven by an over-developed sense of chivalry, bravado and/or tradition, and whereas you may frequently find said cowboy entangled at the center of many a controversial, embarrassing or blatantly stupid miscarriage of sanity;
Empty Stocking offers cheer to those in need
Ever since St. Nicholas placed a bag of gold in a poor girl's stocking that had been hung out to dry, people of all ages have looked forward to finding special gifts inside their stockings on Christmas morning.
Potter, Randall explore online auction prospects
It's not eBay, but online auctioning is a growing trend in local governments' attempt to rid themselves of surplus items.
Beat of a different drum
Byung-Hyun Rhee conducts the Amarillo Symphony on Friday at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts.
ASCA operations closing Saturdays
The Amarillo Senior Citizens Association will be closing its doors one day a week because of cost concerns.
Clovis DJs planning broadcast from Iraq
CLOVIS, N.M. - When Clovis radio personality Steve Rooney asked about the possibility of going to Iraq to do a live broadcast, he got a pretty standard response.
Fire causes smoke damage
A fire at an Amarillo barbecue restaurant Friday morning caused about $15,000 damage, according to the Amarillo Fire Department.
State's water plan ignores global warming
AUSTIN - A new state water plan adopted last week largely ignores global warming effects that could create a greater water shortfall in the next 50 years than estimated, a leading climate scientist warns.
Man allegedly robs woman
Amarillo police captured a man just minutes after he allegedly robbed a woman at Westgate Mall on Thursday evening.
Giving the holidays
The High Plains Food Bank will end its on-site Holiday Food Drive today, though the drive itself will continue through the end of the year.
You Asked for It
Q: I've noticed that finally the streets close to Palo Duro (High School) are being worked on by adding curbs. Why has this taken the city so long to fix? Don't they pay taxes like everyone else in Amarillo?
Sheriff's office to serve dinner
Sheriff Mike Shumate and the Potter County Sheriff's Office will serve its annual Thanksgiving dinner at 11 a.m. today at the Hilltop Senior Citizens Center, 1311 N. Taylor St.
Friona receives marker
Longtime Friona residents knew their school was the first to enroll black children in Texas after a landmark Supreme Court decision made segregated schools unconstitutional in 1954.
Round of video games ends with stabbing
An Amarillo man was stabbed when he and an acquaintance began arguing while they were playing video games Saturday afternoon, the victim told police.
Clowning around
Cherry Peach, from the Clowns Under Construction at Frio Baptist Church in Hereford, entertained children Saturday in front of the new C.O. & Frances Sutton Family Lighthouse building at Faith City Ministries in Canyon.
Lawmakers decry big spenders
AUSTIN - Although he is savoring his recent narrow victory, State Rep.-elect Joe Heflin, D-Crosbyton, complains that his Republican opponent outspent him by a ratio of 5-to-1 thanks to large campaign contributions he received, mainly from donors who don't even live in District 85.
Christmas season kicks off
The Christmas season is kicking off today at Westgate Mall with the arrival of Santa Claus and beginning of the Salvation Army's Angel Tree project to help needy children.
Deputy shoots dog
A Potter County sheriff's deputy shot a dog Saturday morning after it charged him while he was serving a criminal subpoena.
Hastings has a hit with new look
It took 18 months for the design concepts to be refined: The product line was tweaked, the logo revamped, the interiors updated.
Ones to Watch: Ryan Frische
Dumas High School
Ones to Watch: Ethan Johnson
Wellington Junior High School
Hospitals feel drag of illegal immigrants
Dallas and Tarrant counties may be neighbors, but when it comes to health care for illegal immigrants, the two North Texas communities are worlds apart.
Man dies in I-40 shootout
The U.S. Marshal's Service is investigating the death of a Colorado man who was involved in a shootout with marshals late Wednesday.
Group seeks release of funds
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. - The state's congressional delegation is asking the Defense Department to release $13.2 million secured last year for a fuel storage and distribution system at Cannon Air Force Base.
Dillard's delights shoppers
Shopping at Dillard's takes a little more time, mother of five Jeri Gossett said Friday.
Vanderjagt denies Manning's claim
DALLAS - An angry and frustrated Mike Vanderjagt wants to set the record straight on an episode that took place more than four years ago.
Cowboys seek to corral unbeaten Colts
IRVING - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning has a chance today to do something he's never done in his career.
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Frances L. Bergner
TEXHOMA, OKLA. - Frances L. Bergner, 83, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, in Guymon.
Jodi Walker
Jodi Walker, 65, of Amarillo died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006.
Jeff Barclay
Jeff Barclay, 29, formerly of Amarillo, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006.
Oleta Nolen Bradford
PADUCAH - Oleta Nolen Bradford, 77, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006.
Winfred Warden
HEREFORD - Winfred Warden, 71, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, in Amarillo.
Patsy J. "Pat" Baker
Patsy J. "Pat" Baker, 66, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006.
Joseph Corley Allender
SANTA FE, N.M. - Joseph Corley Allender, 83, died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2006.
Joseph Corley Allender
DALHART - Joseph Corley Allender, 83, died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2006, in Santa Fe, N.M.
Miriam Morton
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS - Miriam Morton, 81, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006.
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Miles P. Henderson
CANADIAN - Miles P. Henderson, 24, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2006, near Balad, Iraq.
Stella Elizabeth "Beth" Stork
Stella Elizabeth "Beth" Stork, 75, of Amarillo died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006.
Rey Tarango
HEREFORD - Rey Tarango, 39, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, in Amarillo.
Jack Beasley
HEREFORD - Jack Beasley, 54, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006.
Pauline Mills
DALHART - Pauline Mills, 84, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006.
Doris Eldene Robertson
FOLLETT - Doris Eldene Robertson, 90, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006.
Jerrianne Dean Thweatt
Jerrianne Dean Thweatt, 70, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006.
Jewel Mae Mitchell
ERICK, Okla. - Jewel Mae Mitchell, 96, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006.
Wesley Wayne Woods
MCLEAN - Wesley Wayne Woods, 69, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006.
Ruby Bell Jones
CLOVIS, N.M. - Ruby Bell Jones, 93, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006.
Mabel Murdock Rogers
STRATFORD - Mabel Murdock Rogers, 82, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, in Amarillo.
Robie Lee Matlock
CLOVIS, N.M. - Robie Lee Matlock, 89, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006.
Bertie Marie Flint Ragland
TUCUMCARI, N.M. - Bertie Marie Flint Ragland, 93, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006.
Robert Atkins
Robert Atkins, 78, of Amarillo died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006.
Myrtle Brawley
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. - Myrtle Brawley, 86, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006.
Kendall D. Dunavant
Kendall D. Dunavant, 68, formerly of Amarillo died on Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, in Bella Vista, Ark.
Bonnie Grace Easley Rentfro
CARROLLTON - Bonnie Grace Easley Rentfro, 100, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006.
Gilbert Mann
Gilbert Mann of Amarillo died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006.
Kendall D. Dunavant
Kendall D. Dunavant, 68, formerly of Amarillo, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, in Bella Vista, Ark.
Jeff Barclay
Jeff Barclay, 29, formerly of Amarillo, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006.
Elvira Reed
Elvira Reed, 71, of Amarillo died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006.
Lanora Jones
Lanora Jones, 74, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006.
Dorrene "Tootsie" Browning Acker
TULIA - Dorrene "Tootsie" Browning Acker, 76, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, in Plainview.
Cleo E. Zinck
TEXLINE - Cleo E. Zinck, 80, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, in Amarillo.
Cary Lind Gillpatrick
PAMPA - Cary Lind Gillpatrick, 55, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006.
Gordon James Culwell
CHANNING - Gordon James Culwell, 78, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006.
Donia Gail Waugh
MCLEAN - Donia Gail Waugh, 75, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006.
Editorial: No ordinary Joe for Lieberman
America's most powerful politician these days isn't who you'd guess.
Column - Cassie Daniel: Laws regarding college tuition in dire need of reform in Texas
In college, students are taught to become more aware of the world around them. Sadly, for the most part, students don't pay much attention to politics. Many students are unaware of issues that directly affect them and their education - like tuition.
Column - John Kanelis: Mandate in Austin? What mandate?
Rick Perry owes Carole Keeton Strayhorn a debt of thanks.
Column - Alan Abraham: Tax freeze will have to thaw
There's something new in public policy for the Panhandle: a homestead tax freeze for senior and disabled citizens living in any of the taxing unit districts where the tax freeze was approved (five in the Amarillo/Canyon area; three in the Clarendon area; and in the city of Hedley, where it was passed without a voter referendum).
Letters: Official fingers can't find pulse of community
The recent referendums on the tax freeze and single-district voting confirm what I have been saying. The city and county commissioners are out of touch with the average citizen of Amarillo.
Column - Frances Coleman: Politics, religion need to go their separate ways
MOBILE, ALA. - In the wake of the midterm elections, here's one American who's ready for a divorce.
Thinking Out Loud
This one is too easy to pass up.
Column - Mary Sanchez: Borat: Laugh until you cry
KANSAS CITY - I planned to see the movie "Borat" so I could write about how gullible and cruel people can be. Then I came to my senses.
Editorial: State can find better method Get rid of partisan judiciary
Once again, Texas has demonstrated why it must change the way this state elects judges.
Letters: Pro-lifers not gods but do best they can
A Nov. 12 letter used the phrase "children of forced births" and accused pro-life "do-gooders" of providing no charity for those in need.
Column - Kathryn Lopez: Parties must adhere to principles
WASHINGTON - There's a time for every season under heaven. A time to win and a time to lose. But it's never a time to forget principles. And if you don't forget said principles, you're a winner even when you lose.
Letters: Citizens to gather in protest of torture school
Greg Sagan's last few columns have been excellent, pointing out the immorality of an illegal war, and more.
Letters: We'd better learn how to eat with chopsticks
I have been a Democrat for 82 years, and never have I read a letter to the editor as ridiculous as Joe B. George's Nov. 12 submission.
Letters: Dems are up to old obstructionist tricks
The Nov. 7 election results were not so much a Democratic win as a Republican loss. Had there been a viable third-party choice, both mainline parties would have lost. Surely, even die-hard Democrats realized their party had no solutions to anything.
Letters: Media should check out vets parade sometime
Our hats are off to the organizers of the Nov. 11 Veterans Day Parade.
Letters: Good news: Dems can change the course
The Globe-News' latest letters and editorials indicate the Republicans are worried. I read that the GOP must dust itself off and get to serious work.
Letters: Democratic Congress will pass amnesty bill
It is about time someone stood up and started enforcing the laws that the U.S. government will not. Farmers Branch did what every city in the U.S. should do.
Leschper: ATVs more popular than ever
Based on a culture tied to outdoor pastimes, all-terrain vehicles have become more common in Texas than gun racks.
Coroner: Hunter dies after being impaled by ornate chair after fall
ADRIAN, PA. - A hunter fell out of his loft bed and died after being impaled by an ornate metal chair, authorities said.
Commentary: Non-hunters, anglers OK amendment
Despite questions over its actual impact, Georgia voters last week overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to protect the right to hunt and fish.
Top Fishing Times, Moon Phases
Commentary: Frozen man lasts longer than game
Remember Otzi the Iceman?
Did You Know?
Which state holds the record for most deer harvested in a season?
Lucero - Henderson
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Kendra Lucinda Arnold of Southlake and Tyson Lee Erwin of Amarillo were married Saturday, Sept. 16, at Whites Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake. Dr. John E. McKellar of Southlake officiated.
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Mindy Sandridge and Alfred "B.J." Thomas Jr., both of Amarillo, were married Sunday, Nov. 5, in Las Vegas.
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Preston Love's career has intersected, albeit quietly, with almost every aspect of popular music in the 20th century. Born April 26, 1921, in Omaha, NE, Love began playing the saxophone at 15 and by 22 he was sitting on the bandstand as a member of the Count Basie Orchestra. During the late '40s and '50s he toured the Corn Belt playing in territory bands with Nat Towles and Lloyd Hunter and eventually lead his own groups recording for Federal. He worked with Johnny Otis, who wrote and produced one of the few dates with Love as a leader, the funky R&B party of 1969's Preston Love's Omaha Bar-B-Q. During the early '60s he moved to California where he worked with Ray Charles and eventually became the West Coast house bandleader for Motown. Touring the U.S. and Europe quite frequently, the '90s saw Love also add lecturer and author to his already impressive resum'. ~ Wade Kergan, All Music Guide
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Veteran Will Herring got the start at strong side linebacker and Scott Shanle slid over from his strong-side position to start at weakside. Herring didn't play in the Saints' sub packages and finished with one tackle.
Meanwhile, injured defensive end Turk McBride (ankle) joined Hawthorne and Casillas on the inactive list for the game.
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21 Creative Wellness Program Promotional Strategies, a February 8, 2006 audio conference on CD-ROM, provides an inside look at the most effective strategies three different wellness professionals have used to boost participation and outcomes in their wellness programs.
Wellness programs are only as successful as the number of participants in the program. Getting individuals motivated to participate in programs is perhaps one of the biggest challenges that wellness professionals face.
During this 60-minute audio conference on CD-ROM, your expert panel of speakers, William Baun, manager, human resources and wellness department at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Aaron Hardy, wellness coordinator with Washoe County School District, and Rebecca Kelly, wellness coordinator at American Cast Iron Pipe Company (ACIPCO) Health Services, will provide inside details on the creative wellness promotional strategies that they've used to spark interest and participation in their wellness programs.
In this "roundtable" audio conference, each of these industry experts will take turns describing seven of their most effective strategies in promoting their programs -- from concepts to results.
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"Helpful hints for programming," said one hospital based wellness professional.
"Good ideas with solid data," according to Tina Johnson, health promotion specialist with the Motion Picture & Television Fund.
"This program will help with the development and maintenance of a wellness program for employees," according to Latecia Murphy, a health promotion professional for Community Outreach/Health Promotion Services at Harris County Hospital District.
"The conference helped our wellness committee get a better handle on the big picture of what a wellness program can look like. We were able to see where we are in this picture and better identify what our next steps need to be to move forward in building our own wellness program," said Diane Garten, benefits manager with Memorial Hospital.
"This program provided good ideas to add to our initiatives to start a program," said a health promotion executive with Masonic Home.
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Rebecca K. Kelly is the corporate wellness coordinator for American Cast Iron Pipe Company (ACIPCO) in Birmingham, Ala. ACIPCO is a manufacturer of pipe for the water works, utilities and energy industries, and is also listed in the Hall of Fame for Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work for in America." During Kelly's 12 years of corporate health management, she has built the wellness program from the ground floor, with continued growth in participation and programming. The ACIPCO Wellness program serves as a national model for corporate health programs with over 80 percent employee participation in the screening, educational, health, fitness, and health management programs.
Kelly is a registered dietician, an exercise physiologist and a doctoral candidate in health promotion at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her expertise includes the high-touch approach to health risk reduction and health management in 12 health management areas.
Kelly has lectured and consulted nationally on wellness and health management. She is adjunct instructor of nutrition at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Additionally, Kelly has worked with numerous healthcare councils and corporations to develop health management programs and services.
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Aaron M. Hardy is the wellness coordinator for the Washoe County School District. The program he currently coordinates has received numerous national recognitions including exposure at the first and second Steps to a HealthierUS Summits in 2003 and 2004 and the 2001 Outstanding Program of the Year Award from the Public Risk Management Association.
Hardy began his wellness career in 1993 by losing over 100 lbs of unhealthy weight through proper nutrition and physical activity. He now is the president and founder of Integrated Health & Wellness, which provides organizations with bimonthly or quarterly online behavior change programs and methods to secure funding for wellness efforts.
Hardy earned a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education at Brigham Young University in 1997 and went onto receive his Master's in Health Promotion in 2000.
William Boyd Baun, EPD, FAAWHP
William B. Baun is the manager of the human resources and wellness department at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has more than 28 years experience in worksite health promotion management and programming. He worked as a health & productivity consultant and provided strategic and evaluation services for many large and small companies between 1996 and 1999.
Baun was a member of the startup wellness team at Tenneco (1981) and managed the program until 1996. While at Tenneco he planned and initiated more than 25 health promotion/fitness programs in a variety of white and blue-collar settings. In the early 90's he teamed up with Dr. Nell Gottlieb, University of Texas at Austin, to develop a remote site health promotion model. This model was used by Tenneco to implement the Pipeline to Health program at 110 gas compressor sites and by the American Cancer Society's Worksite Team to implement more than 1,500 health promotion programs in Texas.
While under Baun's leadership, the Tenneco program received national recognition. In 1984, the Association of Fitness in Business (AFB) honored the program as the Best Corporate Program and the Washington Business Group on Health honored them with the Worksite Wellness Award. In 1985 Tenneco was on the Club Industry Top Ten Programs list, and received the Kelly Communications Health Action Leadership Award in 1990. In 1992 Tenneco was one of the first worksite programs to receive the C. Everett Koop Health Project Award, and in 1995 Tenneco was recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the Healthiest Companies in America. In February 1996 the American Productivity & Quality Center completed a health promotion bench marking study and recognized Tenneco for its program adaptability and success in remote site programming.
Baun has held adjunct professor positions at both the University of Texas Public Health School and the University of Houston where he has taught and served on thesis and dissertation committees. William has served as a member of the Board of Directors for the National Wellness Institute since 1996.
Baun received the Association for Worksite Health Promotion (AWHP) Exceptional Leadership Award in 1988, Regional AWHP Leadership Award 1996, is a Fellow of both AWHP and the American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Research Consortium, and was certified by American College of Sports Medicine at the Health/Fitness Director level in 1986.
Baun has a Bachelor of Science in Economics/Government from Louisiana State University, a Master's degree from the University of North Texas in Exercise Science, and doctoral work in Human Organizational Systems from the Fielding Institute.
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quote: Welcome to post-Steve Jobs Apple. Love him or hate him, Steve made the company an innovation and profit monster. Current management has no idea what to do going forward, so they fall back to traditional corporate thinking - coast on their following, cut corners where they can, and make as much money as they can before the bottom drops out. Sure, Apple products are over-priced and locked into their proprietary systems, but Jobs knew how to make people want them.
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Three villages have public hearings on their tentative 2013-14 budgets slated for 7 p.m. Monday. Barker and Wilson will hold public hearings following reorganizing meetings welcoming two new mayors, while the Lewiston board also presents its tentative budget to residents.
After being sworn in to his new post, Barker Mayor Aaron Nellist will oversee a presentation of the tentative $401,969 budget that lowers the tax rate by a dollar per $1,000 of assessed valuation.
The tax rate is proposed to drop from $8 per $1,000 of assessed valuation to $7 per $1,000.
The tax rate decrease is expected to help offset jumps in some property owners' taxes following the townwide property assessment re-evaluation last year to a full, 100 percent value.
"We don't have an assessor, so this is done by the town [of Somerset]," explained Nellist. "Some taxpayers in the village will see their rates rise, some will stay steady, and some will drop.
"We had a spirited discussion but felt that we couldn't leave the tax rate at $8 per $1,000 because that would be a very large increase for some. But we might have to revisit that.
"My job as mayor is to be the steward of the village taxpayers' money, and I am hoping for a good turnout at the public hearing Monday because we want public opinion on this budget," Nellist said.
The tentative budget contains a roughly $35,000 increase in expenditures over the current budget, attributed to the rising cost of mandatory retirement benefits and $26,000 to be set aside for new sidewalks, a new roof and lighting for the village park gazebo and paving of East Avenue between Coleman Road and High Street. The new budget also includes Phase II of the water line replacement project, which will be completed this year.
Meanwhile, rates are expected to remain pretty much the same in the Village of Wilson, where Deputy Mayor Bernard "Bernie" Leiker will be sworn in as the new mayor Monday, then preside over the public hearing regarding the tentative $715,869 budget.
The tentative tax rate remains steady at $7.37 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.
"The budget is very much like last year's – we're not raising taxes," said Leiker. "[Former Mayor] Pat Kelahan lowered taxes three years in a row and we can't go any lower – but we're not going to raise them."
The budget includes a $107,180 water fund, with a water tax rate remaining steady at $3.15 per 1,000 gallons used; and a $253,966 sewer fund, with a sewer tax rate remaining steady at $8 per gallon for 1,000 gallons used.
Leiker said all property owners will be charged a bond interest payment of 32 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation for the estimated $1.5 million in improvements being made to the waste-water treatment plant, which will be completed this fall.
This would amount to a fee of $32 for a home assessed at $100,000, for example.
Lewiston's tentative $3,340,186 budget also holds the line on taxes at $7.12 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.
Youngstown will hold a public hearing on its tentative budget April 11, while Middleport's is slated for April 15. Village budgets must be adopted by May 1.


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Summer (2015): Played for the Waynesboro Generals in the Valley League ... Had an 0-2 record on the mound witha 4.58 ERA in five appearances, including three starts ... Recorded 14 strikeouts in 17.2 innings of work.
Junior (2015): Saw action in 44 games, 10 as a pitcher ... Made five starts on the mound ... Best pitching performance was 6.0 inning of three-hit, shutout work against Bethune-Cookman (4/29) to earn his first win of the year ... Also earned a win with two innings of relief work at Lipscomb (5/10) ... Took a loss against Florida State (5/5) despite allowing just two runs on four hits over six innings ... As a position player made 15 starts in left field and 11 in right ... Had seven multiple-hit games and three multiple-RBI outings ... Best offensive game came against Central Michigan (2/22) when he went 4-for-5 with three RBI ... Also had three hits and scored three runs against the Chippewas (2/21) in the second game of a double-header ... Hit his only home run of the year in that game ... Finished the season hitting .250 with a .373 on-base percentage ... On the mound he posted a 2-2 record with a 4.41 ERA in 32.2 innings of work.
Sophomore (2014): Saw action in 57 games, 50 as a starter in the outfield and at second base ... Also saw action in seven games on the mound, starting four games ... Was fourth on the team with a .279 batting average ... Posted a 1-2 record with a 2.51 ERA on the mound ... Also earned one save ... Recorded 20 strikeouts in 28.2 innings of work ... Was fourth on the team with 14 multiple-hit games ... Had a team season-best 13-game hitting streak (2/21 - 3/11) ... Had a season-high four hits in a game twice -- vs Jacksonville (5/4) and vs USC Upstate (5/16) ... Raised his season batting average 40 points over the final month of the season ... Hit his only home run of the year at Bethune-Cookman (2/25) ... Earned a save in his first appearance of the year on the mound, against USF (4/2) ... Earned his lone victory over Mercer (5/11) by working 5.2 shutout innings ... Pitched 5.2 innings of two-hit ball against USC Upstate (5/17) in a no-decision.
Freshman (2013): Enjoyed a stellar freshman season as a two-way contributor for the Hatters ... appeared in 55 games in the field with 53 starts as Stetson's primary lead-off hitter ... spent the last 28 games of the season as DH after a shoulder injury forced him off the field and the mound ... batted at the top of the order 50 times ... also made 11 pitching appearances, including three starts ... ranked third on the team with 16 multi-hit games, and tied for the lead with six 3-hit efforts ... knocked in multiple runs five times ... had a 9-game hitting streak from March 30 to April 13 in which he batted .400 (14-35) with 15 runs scored and three RBI ... finished the season strong, collecting hits in eight of his last 10 games ... as a pitcher, Fagan excelled in his eight relief appearances ... allowed just seven hits and struck out 12 in 12.2 innings ... made starts against Florida State (3/19), Kennesaw State (3/30) and Jacksonville (4/5) ... limited the Seminoles to two runs on three hits in seven innings, while also striking six batters in an eventual 5-3 loss ... batted .333 with 23 runs scored in A-Sun play while posting an 0-2 record with one save and a 3.00 ERA.
High School: Graduated from North Broward Prep in Coconut Creek, Florida ... Led the Eagles to a 3A Regional Championship in 2011 ... The team went 21-10 during Fagan's junior campaign ... Earned Sun-Sentinel Player of the Year honors in 2012 ... Recorded a batting average of .495 with 11 home runs, 38 runs scored and 25 runs batted in as a senior in 2012 ... Was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 39th round of the 2012 MLB Draft


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ROGERS - Four people remain hospitalized following a two-vehicle accident Saturday night on state Route 7 north of Rogers.
The four - a couple from East Liverpool and their two young daughters - were in an SUV that collided with a pickup truck at the intersection of Riffle Road at about 9 p.m.
According to highway patrol trooper Neil Everett, a 1999 Dodge Dakota pickup driven by Joseph Pahanish, 20, of Salineville, was eastbound on Riffle Road.
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Negley firefighter/EMT Debbie Winters tends to the driver of the Dodge Dakota Sport truck as they wait for New Waterford's ambulance. (Photo by Patti Schaeffer)
The crest of a hill is about 100 feet from the intersection with Route 7. The truck came over that hill but could not get stopped in time.
Pahanish reportedly slammed on the brakes but the truck slid into the intersection and into the path of a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander driven by Kristen Huff, 36, of East Liverpool. The two collided nearly head-on.
Huff, her husband Erik, 39, and their two daughters, 5-year-old Kameryn and 3-year-old Paisley, were taken by Negley Fire/EMS ambulances to St. Elizabeth's in Youngstown.
Pahanish, who seemed more shaken than hurt, was taken to East Liverpool City Hospital by New Waterford Fire/EMS.
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> On Thu April 3 2008 14:38:14 Moritz Muehlenhoff wrote:[color=green]
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> > [url]http://wiki.debian.org/EtchAndAHalf[/url] will solve that soon.[/color]
> Now that linux-image 2.6.24 has migrated from sid to lenny and will
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It doesn't do vserver, which is a major bummer.
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How to Show working links in Gridview?
I have an XML file as the datasource. It has link titles as well as URL's. I need to display just the link names in a gridview, and have them work according to the corresponding URL's. Basically the user should see only the name of a link and be able to click on it and go to its destination. Each link has a different destination. I am not sure how to do this?
I also need to be able to display an image to the left of each link. This image will be the same for all links and will not be clickable.
Lastly, I need the links split up so that they appear in two columns next to each other. So this means half of them will be in column 1 for example, and the other half in cloumn 2.
Thank you :-)
Re: How to Show working links in Gridview?
In Gridview use sqldatasource and add imagefield and set dataimageurlfiled of you database where path of image has stored it will display image on grid. now if you want to see details some thing then add hyperlink in grid and set navigationurl detail will show after clicking image
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They take football seriously in Oregon. So you can imagine the reaction from the residents of Philomath when the new girl in town (Helen Hunt) tries out for the high school team—and makes it. Don Murray and Barbara Babcock also star in this lighthearted, sometimes funny TV movie, based on a true story.
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BEREA - It had all the characteristics of a typical grandstand move by Al Davis, although he wasn't around to see it happen.
Less than two weeks after Davis passed away last year, the Oakland Raiders made a trade with the Cincinnati Bengals to acquire disgruntled quarterback Carson Palmer, who was in a lengthy holdout. Davis, who had been the Raiders managing partner, probably would have approved the deal in his hope to continue on with his "Just Win Baby" philosophy.
The Raiders paid dearly, giving up a first-round draft choice this year and a conditional second-round pick in 2013 that could become a first-round choice if the Raiders advanced to the AFC Championship Game in either the 2011 of 2012 seasons.
That's not happening, which casts a spotlight on the value of the trade for the Raiders. Now 3-8 and a loser of four straight games, Oakland's short- and long-term futures are bleak.
The Just Win Baby motto should be changed to "Let's Win Maybe."
"Any time you lose someone like Mr. Davis and for how long he had been around calling shots, there's always going to be a transition period, but this organization is in a great place with coach (Dennis) Allen," Palmer said. "He's an absolute rock. He hasn't changed one bit. He hasn't wavered one bit. He's fought through some adversity with this team and kept us hungry and kept us grinding.
"With Reggie McKenzie the general manager, there was such a drastic change that there are some ups and downs you have to figure out."
Palmer hasn't been the same since suffering a devastating knee injury in a playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in January of 2006. He played five more seasons with the Bengals but was never able to recreate the magic he had in 2005, when he threw 32 touchdown passes and had a 101 passer rating.
Palmer will turn 33 on Dec. 27. It would be understandable to think that the Raiders are wondering if they still have a quarterback capable of leading them back to the playoffs.
"Carson will be the first to tell you that he needs to win," Smith said. "He's giving us the opportunity to win. That's what is most important to him."
The Browns should be expecting an active day for Palmer when the teams play Sunday in Oakland. The Raiders haven't had much success running the ball (82.6 yards a game), and the Browns haven't been allowing many yards on the ground (63 to the Dallas Cowboys and 55 to the Steelers).
"He's still capable of making every throw on the field," Browns middle linebacker D'Qwell Jackson said. "He has a great arm. It's a lot (that) goes into a season from a quarterback's standpoint. A lot of his games, he's been playing from behind, so it's forced him to do things that they don't want to do."
The good news for the Raiders is the return of running back Darren McFadden, who's been out with an injury. When healthy McFadden is one of the best backs in the NFL with his combination and power and speed.
"He's a huge talent," Browns defensive coordinator Dick Jauron. "You've got to have an edge on every defense, but he can outrun your force and still turn the corner and gain yards. You definitely don't want to see him in the open field."
In the end it might come down to how well the Browns can keep Palmer under control.
"I've always thought Carson Palmer was one of the better quarterbacks in the league, and he's showing that out there," Jauron said. "He's got outstanding numbers. He can win games. He's developing a relationship with his receivers, and it's obviously taking time. Even though he was there at the end of last year, it's a new system for him, and there is a lot of new this year for him that I'm sure he's got to work through."


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SHERIDAN -- When Nancy Luckhurst underwent knee surgery five months ago, she was unaware an antibiotic she was given could cause joint pain and ruptured tendons. She also didn't know she would become part of an effort to repeal a Michigan law barring most lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies.
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Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations
Department of Health and Human Services
|Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration
|10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
June 12, 2013
Steen A. Henriksen
Vice President of Operations
Tytex Slovakia S.R.O.
Chemlonska 1
06601 Humenne
Chemlonska 1
06601 Humenne
Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
Dear Mr. Henriksen:
During an inspection of your firm located in Humenne, Slovakia, on January 21 through January 24, 2013, an investigator from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that your firm manufactures the Safehip AirX Textile Hip Protector devices. Under section 201(h) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act), 21 U.S.C. § 321(h), these products are devices because they are intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, or to affect the structure or function of the body.
Our inspection revealed that the Safehip AirX Textile Hip Protector devices are misbranded under section 502(t)(2) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. § 352(t)(2), in that your firm failed or refused to furnish material or information respecting the device that is required by or under section 519 of the Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360i, and 21 CFR Part 803 - Medical Device Reporting. We received a response from Kim Remin Rasmussen, Director of Q&E, dated February 13, 2013, concerning our investigator's observations noted on the Form FDA 483 (FDA 483), List of Inspectional Observations that was issued to your firm. We address this response below, in relation to each of the noted violations. These violations include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Failure to report to FDA no later than 30 calendar days after the day that your firm received or otherwise became aware of information, from any source, that reasonably suggests that a device that it markets may have caused or contributed to a death or serious injury, as required by 21 CFR 803.50(a)(1).
For example, Complaint (b)(4) describes an event where a (b)(4). The information included for the complaint reasonably suggests that the device may have caused or contributed to a reportable serious injury. However, a medical device report (MDR) was not submitted to FDA within 30 calendar days of becoming aware of the reportable event.
We reviewed your firm's response and conclude that it is not adequate. Your firm failed to consider if the reported injury was or may have been attributed to your firm's device or if your firm's device was or may have been a factor in the reported injury, including events occurring as a result of user error.
2. Failure to develop, maintain, and implement written MDR procedures, as required by 21 CFR 803.17. For example, after reviewing the MDR procedure titled, Medical Device Reporting, WIP 2.4.1, Version 1.2, dated January 13, 2013, the following issues were noted:
a. The procedure does not establish internal systems that provide for timely and effective identification, communication, and evaluation of events that may be subject to MDR requirements. For example, the procedure omits the definition of "malfunction," "MDR reportable event" and "remedial action" found in 21 CFR 803.3. The exclusion of these terms may lead your firm to make an incorrect reportability decision when evaluating complaints that may meet the criteria for reporting under 21 CFR 803.50(a).
b. The procedure does not establish internal systems that provide for a standardized review process to determine when an event meets the criteria for reporting under this part. For example, the procedure does not have instructions for conducting a complete investigation of each event and evaluating the cause of the event.
c. The procedure does not establish internal systems that provide for timely transmission of complete medical device reports. For example, the procedure does not have instructions for how to obtain and complete the FDA 3500A form. Additionally, the procedure does not state that the MDR reports should be submitted to: FDA, CDRH, Medical Device Reporting, P. O. Box 3002, Rockville, MD 20847-3002.
We reviewed your firm's response and conclude that it is not adequate. Your firm's revised MDR procedure titled, Medical Device Reporting,WIP 2.4.1, Version 1.3 dated February 12, 2013,does not establish internal systems that provide for timely transmission of complete medical device reports. Additionally, the revised procedure failed to address item 2c.
If your firm wishes to submit MDR reports via electronic submission, it can follow the directions stated at the following URL: http://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/FDAeSubmitter/ucm107903.htm
If your firm wishes to discuss MDR reportability criteria or to schedule further communications, it may contact the MDR Policy Branch at 301-796-6670 or by email at email@example.com.
Federal agencies may be advised of the issuance of Warning Letters about devices so that they may take this information into account when considering the awarding of contracts.
Please notify this office in writing within fifteen business days from the date you receive this letter of the specific steps your firm has taken to correct the noted violations, as well as an explanation of how your firm plans to prevent these violations, or similar violations, from occurring again. Include documentation of the corrections and/or corrective actions (including any systemic corrective actions) that your firm has taken. If your firm's planned corrections and/or corrective actions will occur over time, please include a timetable for implementation of those activities. If corrections and/or corrective actions cannot be completed within fifteen business days, state the reason for the delay and the time within which these activities will be completed. Your firm's response should be comprehensive and address all violations included in this Warning Letter. Please provide a translation of documentation not in English to facilitate our review.
In addition, FDA has noted a nonconformance with regards to section 501(h) of the Act,21 U.S.C. § 351(h), which is a deficiency within your firm's quality system pertaining to current good manufacturing practice requirements specified in the Quality System regulation found at 21 CFR Part 820. This nonconformance includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Failure to establish and maintain adequate procedures for finished device acceptance to ensure that each production run, lot, or batch of finished devices meets acceptance criteria, as required by 21 CFR 820.80(d). For example, the manufacturing test records dated October 20, 2012, for the Safehip devices specific to Lot (b)(4) did not meet the (b)(4) specification. The tested article was outside of the acceptance criteria of (b)(4) with a result of (b)(4). However, Lot (b)(4) was accepted for release. Additionally, the checklist used for reviewing the final acceptance and determining release of the devices did not include the final testing for (b)(4) specification requirements.
We reviewed your firm's response and conclude that it is not adequate. Your firm's response did not address whether your firm has established an acceptable specification range used in the final acceptance testing of the device. Additionally, the response did not indicate the maximum (b)(4) the device can have before it affects the safety of the device.
Your firm's response to this letter should be sent to: Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Office of Compliance, Field Operations Branch, White Oak Building 66, Rm 2609, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20993. Refer to the Unique Identification Number (CMS Case # 395556) when replying. If you have any questions about the contents of this letter, please contact: Debra E. Demeritt at telephone 301-796-5770 or fax 301-847-8137.
Finally, you should know that this letter is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the violations at your firm's facility. It is your firm's responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations administered by FDA. The specific violations noted in this letter and in the Inspectional Observations, FDA 483, issued at the close of the inspection may be symptomatic of serious problems in your firm's manufacturing and quality management systems. Your firm should investigate and determine the causes of the violations, and take prompt actions to correct the violations and bring the products into compliance.
Sincerely yours,
Steven D. Silverman
Office of Compliance
Center for Devices and
Radiological Health
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Fresh off his collegiate playing career, coaching a Charlotte-based traveling team in Cary, N.C., he was asked to serve as an "extra arm" for the USA Trials squad in July 2010. Up to 40 scouts saw him throw a baseball. And two days later, he was a Minor Leaguer.
"Right place," Schumer said. "Right time."
If his season debut Sunday afternoon carries any weight, San Francisco's brass will feel the same way. The Giants farmhand tossed six no-hit innings as Class A Advanced San Jose rolled past Modesto, 8-0.
Schumer's sparkling outing got off to an inauspicious start. The 23-year-old right-hander plunked the second batter he faced, Brett Tanos, then committed a throwing error trying pick Tanos off of first base.
After a second fielding error by third baseman Adam Duvall and a wild pitch in the next inning, Schumer went on to retire 13 straight batters.
"That was first-start nerves," he said. "Right as I settled down, starting in the second, everything seemed to click; it was smooth sailing.
"I had my sinker going, pitching to contact and the guys were unbelievable behind me," added Schumer, who said his sinker ranged between 91 and 94 mph. "Real easy to pitch when you have shortstop [Joe Panik] behind you. ... Scott Robinson hit a liner in the [sixth] inning and Panik, it looked like he was jumping four feet off the ground."
Panik, the Giants' No. 7 prospect, had less success at the plate, going 0-for-5.
Schumer (1-0), a native of Houston, Texas, played the infield at University of North Carolina-Asheville and did not take pitching seriously until his senior season. In 2011, his first full season, he went 6-5 with a 4.66 ERA in 26 outings -- 14 of them starts -- between Class A Augusta and Double-A Richmond.
He is still very much a work in progress, though. Schumer said pitching coach Steve Kline more than fine-tuned his mechanics. "The plan right now is to be a full-time starter," Schumer said. "Now that I have a full year under my belt, I have a lot more confidence going into 2012.
"Definitely, it is, right at the top," Schumer said of where his latest start ranked so far in his career. "Hopefully we'll have a few more of these."
The Giants scored runs in five different innings for their starter. No. 9 hitter Bobby Haney led the way with a 4-for-4 day at the plate.
Haney doubled twice against Modesto starter Christian Bergman (0-1), who yielded five runs on four hits and three walks over four innings.
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5th Rudolph Run
South Beach Park
Sat 12/08/2012
250 Participants
Course: Race begins and ends at South Beach Park. Race starts at 7:30AM; registration opens at 6:30 AM. Directions to Race Site: South Beach Park is located at the end of E. Causeway Blvd. (17th St. Bridge). From the island , take A1A to 17th St, and go east to park. From the mainland, take the 17th St. bridge, and go east to park. Awards & Breakfast: Following the race we will have a awards & prize to the best Christmas costume. Pancake breakfast for runners. Non-runners are welcome join them for a small donation of $4 to the L L S.
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To ensure the perfect holiday dinner or party, groom your pets, rent some videos and stow your precious breakable knickknacks.
Then check your china and silver for chips and stains, hang clean towels in the bathroom, throw a turkey in the oven and relax and enjoy your guests.
Entertaining is never that easy during the holiday season, of course, but good planning and getting a head start on preparing a home for parties and dinners can take away some of the stress of trying to produce the ultimate holiday atmosphere.
"I think there is so much to think about that people leave things for the last minute," says Bruce Goff of Domus Design Group in Reno, Nev. "I just want it to go easy that day."
That's why Goff starts preparing his home early for holiday dinners and other holiday entertaining.
"I think about who is coming over, what they are going to want," he says. "I start about four days early getting china and silver out. You do not use them all the time and they can get dirty or you forget that you chipped something last year. I put it all out and go through it, wash it, turn it upside down, put a towel over it."
Goff begins these chores the weekend before the event.
"I come up with what I'm going to set the table with, the count, make sure everything (for the table) is clean," he says. "I don't set the table yet, but I get everything ready."
Goff has guests who have children, so he makes sure there's a safe, quiet place in his house where children can nap or parents can set up a playpen.
"Kids get hyped," he says. "Ask friends with kids to bring the kids' favorite video or DVD. Try to have some things for them."
Goff goes through his house removing breakables and other items he doesn't want kids to handle and secures under-sink cupboards and other cabinets. "I do not have locks on things, but I can use the big rubber bands (to hold shut cupboard doors)," he says.
A neat, clean house is important to Goff when he's entertaining, but he doesn't make it an issue. He makes sure he's covered on things like clean towels in the bathrooms, but if there's a little dust around, well, that's the way things go. And he'll end up cleaning house after the party's over, anyway.
Betty Scott and Marcio Decker of Aspen Leaf Interiors in Reno maintain a long checklist for holiday entertaining.
First, make a list of things that need to be done a couple of weeks before the event, Decker says. Then send evites - e-mail invitations - to guests letting them know times, dates, directions and kid and pet information.
A few weeks ahead of time, you also can update guest rooms - from painting to buying new towels or linens. If you need a futon or air mattress for extra guests, get those, too.
"Stain-guard furniture, and get little TV trays for drinks," Scott says.
"Finish up fix-it projects a month before," she says. "Replace burned-out light bulbs."
Buy taxi vouchers so guests don't have to sleep on your couch. Consider having your house professionally cleaned, Scott says, and your meal professionally catered, Decker adds.
If you plan to rent movies for kids, rent them early, Scott says. "If you wait until the day of, there's nothing there."
Pre-make sauces and other food items that can be frozen and reheated. This saves cooking time on the day of the event, Decker says.
Finally, in the days before the event, have your pets groomed, or consider leaving them with a pet sitter for the day, Scott says.
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Long Island Rail Road President Helena Williams has agreed to a comprehensive study on how to best mitigate noise for residents of the Village of Thomaston whose homes would run alongside the proposed extension of a LIRR pocket track, according to a statement from U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman Tuesday.
During a meeting Ackerman held with Williams in his Bayside office on Tuesday, Williams said the LIRR will examine all possibilities and determine which materials would be the best sound absorbing buffer between the new extended track and nearby houses just east of Great Neck station to include density and height of foliage and the composition and height of a possible retaining wall, Ackerman said.
"The residents of Thomaston who would be affected by the extension of the Great Neck pocket track deserve to be heard," said Ackerman. "I thank Helena Williams for giving me the opportunity to express their concerns, and for understanding the unease of homeowners who would be impacted by this project. I look forward to the LIRR quickly completing its study so that the best course of action can be determined."
Ackerman said Williams guaranteed that the lengthened pocket track would only be utilized during peak hours, and that no trains would be stored overnight.
In a statement Tuesday, the LIRR said it is "committed to working with the Great Neck community on mitigating any impacts of the proposed pocket track extension and Colonial Road Bridge replacement, including a study of sound absorbing materials that will be conducted as part of the environmental review process for the proposed pocket track extension which will provide immediate benefits and improved service for the 43,000 customers who use the Port Washington branch each day."
Village of Thomaston Mayor Robert Stern, who has opposed the pocket track extension project and pushed hard for a sound mitigation and environmental study in recent months, said he was grateful to Ackerman for opening discussions with the LIRR.
"I'm heartened at Congressman Ackerman's report of the meeting with Miss Williams and her willingness to offer consideration for the concerns of the residents of Thomaston," said Stern, who has served as mayor for 15 years.
Stern has recently complained that after he expressed concerns about the project, the LIRR ignored his requests for further discussions with railroad representatives.
Stern and Village of Great Neck Plaza Mayor Jean Celender were contacted before Tuesday's meeting, but were not present for the discussion with the LIRR.
With increased commuters expected by the LIRR as a result of the track extension, Plaza parking and traffic near the train station could be significantly impacted if the proposed plan goes through - but Celender has had little to say publicly regarding the pocket track extension issue in recent months.
Celender did not return phone or e-mail messages left Wednesday at her office by Blank Slate Media regarding the recent meeting between Ackerman and the LIRR.
Ackerman, a Democrat who represents the 5th Congressional District in Queens and Nassau County, said he plans to meet with local village officials and make the study findings public when complete.
According to the LIRR, the extension of the pocket track, a side track staging area for trains at the Great Neck station, is designed to give the railroad capacity for service to Grand Central Terminal, which the LIRR is set to begin around 2016.
The project, which would lengthen the existing pocket track by 1,200 feet, also includes the replacement of Thomaston's century-old Colonial Road Bridge, which Stern said is dangerous in its present condition.
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