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TV Review: The Killing – 'The Jungle' and 'That You Fear the Most'
So, to me at least, this two-parter functions as my first experience of the show and needs to act as something of a pilot. It's surprisingly successful at this and it doesn't take long for a new viewer to work out how characters relate to each other and what roles they play in the story. It's obvious that Sarah Linden (Mireille Enos) and Stephen Holder (Joel Kinnaman) must have worked very closely together in the previous two seasons and that she became too emotionally invested in a case and either had to leave the police or was fired. Holder is looking to really advance within the force, but is finding that his ambition clashes with his desire to solve the latest murder. Linden has moved on to a new job, but is inevitably drawn back in when a brutal beheading echoes a previous killing that she had believed to be solved.
The thing that strikes me most about The Killing is just how overwhelmingly gloomy the whole show is. The colours are all washed out, mostly dull blues and greys, and there are numerous scenes that may as well be pitch black because they're so dark that they force you to squint to work out what's going on. All of this contributes to its overall atmosphere, but I think it may be taken too far as it turns this from a show that features miserable characters to simply being a show that makes you feel miserable.
As far as the plotting goes, this double episode follows fairly familiar beats for anybody who watches crime drama. I think they land perhaps a little more successfully than in a regular procedural, though, because the longer running time gives the show a chance to build to each big moment. That also means that it's slow going at times, but the final third brings story threads together, speeds up the pace ever so slightly and unveils a conclusion that is interesting enough to make me want to watch another episode. The murders themselves are really rather gruesome, and the show deals with a great deal of violence against women in a way that is rather noticeable.
Both lead actors are strong performers, with a clear grasp of their characters that I'm able to spot even as they deliver the most dull and predictable dialogue imaginable. They have a great dynamic and while they don't share that many scenes in this episode, I expect the series will pull them back together soon and that should be compelling to watch. The presence of Peter Sarsgaard as a killer that Linden put on death row makes for something engaging, especially as he's definitely connected in some way to the more recent murder.
On some level, The Killing feels like a show that's designed to make me uncomfortable and upset. Sometimes it's tough to watch because it really is a bleak piece of television that doesn't always feel like it has much purpose. For a premiere that needs to get through a lot of exposition, though, this is relatively decent. It introduces plots and characters effectively enough to grab a new viewer like myself, and there are intriguing threads to be explored as it moves forward. It's interesting to see how this is being distributed to the UK, with episodes arriving on Netflix the day after they air in the US, something that is a little unusual considering how the streaming service likes to provide episodes as a season-long batch. I hope that this might be the approach used for another more popular show from AMC, Breaking Bad, which already arrives on Netflix ahead of its DVD releases here.
It's perhaps better to come to a show that is clearly rebooting itself without any preconceptions. There are things worthy of praise within The Killing because it could potentially be about to deliver a gripping mystery for the season. I don't know if I'd go as far as calling it "riveting" because it's all a bit more dreary than I'd expected but the cast is very good and the storytelling is straightforward. The ingredients are all there and I'll keep watching to see if this can work towards becoming something really involving.
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Let's be honest, anyone who's been out in the Orlando summertime heat knows that it's nothing to scoff at. It's hot, the air is thick, and what you wouldn't give for just, say, a big cooler to walk into and sit in—maybe enjoy a tasty beverage. Well, it's not exactly a walk-in, but the Icebar Orlando is perhaps something even *ahem* cooler.
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Icebar Orlando is the largest permanent icebar in the world. With over 50 tons of carved ice, you'll walk into this arctic palace and believe in global warming no more. A bit on the exotic side, though it may be hot outside, be ready to cuddle up next to your neighbor, because it's cold in the Icebar! Events are happening nightly here, but the bar is always open to the public—even those aged 8–20 may enter to check out the amazing ambiance and ice sculptures, but only between 7:00 and 9:00pm. Featured as one of the top 10 "Extreme Barhopping" bars on the Travel Channel and one of "America's Best" on the Food Network, this polar bar has got people coming in droves to escape the heat.
Smart casual attire is recommended, as are close-toed shoes, for though not all of the Icebar is kept below freezing, it's where the party is. Coats and jackets are provided, and fur coats can be rented for an additional $10. Sip a cocktail, grab a penguin pizza, and head over to the ice throne where animal skins will make you feel more like Leif Ericson than your usual mild-mannered nightclub alter-ego.
The Icebar Orlando typically has a $20 cover charge, and is open from:
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It's a busy week for DVD and Blu-ray releases as studios rush to get their product in stores before Christmas:
"Pitch Perfect" - This comedy about college show choirs has some of the same charms as the first season of "Glee," not to mention a talented cast, led by Anna Kendrick and Skylar Astin, and some clever musical arrangements. It clicked with audiences, too, earning about four times its budget domestically.
The disc includes two commentary tracks, one with director Jason Moore, producer / co-star Elizabeth Banks and producer Max Handelman and a second with producer Paul Brooks. There also are deleted and extended scenes, alternative scenes, improv one-liners from the set, a music video for "Starships" and multiple featurettes. Blu-ray buyers get additional alternative scenes and improv one-liners. (Universal Studios Home Entertainment, $29.98 DVD, $34.98 Blu-ray/DVD combo)
"Total Recall" - This remake of the 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger-starring sci-fi epic failed to excite audiences this summer. Maybe viewers will like it better with 20 minutes of additional footage, including new storylines and an alternate ending. Colin Farrell takes the Schwarzenegger role as a factory worker in the future who is forced to question what is real and what is fantasy about his life after visiting a corporation that can implant new memories. Kate Beckinsale (wife of the film's director Len Wiseman), Jessica Biel and Bryan Cranston co-star.
The DVD comes with a gag reel and a couple featurettes. In addition to the director's cut with commentary by Wiseman, the Blu-ray includes additional featurettes and a playable game demo of "God of War: Ascension." (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, $30.99 DVD, $35.99 Blu-ray, $40.99 Blu-ray/DVD combo)
"Trouble with the Curve" - Clint Eastwood takes his first starring role in a movie he didn't direct in nearly 20 years to play an aging baseball scout who is joined by his daughter (Amy Adams) on a trip to check out a young phenom. Justin Timberlake plays a young scout pursuing the same player.
Featurettes focus on Eastwood's relationship with Robert Lorenz, who makes his directing debut after producing Eastwood's films for the last decade, and the relationship between Adams' and Timberlake's characters. (Warner Home Video, $28.98 DVD, $35.99 Blu-ray)
"Premium Rush" - Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays a bicycle messenger in New York who is entrusted with the delivery of a mysterious package, and Michael Shannon is the cop determined to stop him at all costs. The disc includes the featurettes "The Starting Line - Meet the Cast" and "Behind the Wheels - Featurette on the Action, Stunts and Chases." (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, $30.99 DVD, $35.99 Blu-ray)
"Resident Evil: Retribution 3D" - Milla Jovovich still is killing the undead. Now in 3D.
The DVD includes two commentary tracks, outtakes and the featurette "Drop (Un)Dead: The Creatures of Retribution." Blu-ray buyers also get deleted and extended scenes, an interactive database and six additional featurettes. 3D Blu-ray buyers get everything above and their deleted/extended scenes are in 3D as well. (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, $30.99 DVD, $35.99 Blu-ray, $45.99 3D Blu-ray)
"The Words" - Bradley Cooper plays an aspiring author who finds a manuscript inside an old briefcase. When he passes the work off as his own, the real author (Jeremy Irons) comes forward. Zoe Saldana, Dennis Quaid, Ben Barnes and Olivia Wilde co-star.
The disc includes both the theatrical release and an extended version of the film. The DVD comes with two featurettes and the Blu-ray adds two more. (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, $30.99 DVD, $35.99 Blu-ray)
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days" - The third "Wimpy Kid" movie has Greg (Zachary Gordon) pretending to have a job at a country club so he can appease his father (Steve Zahn) and be closer to the girl of his dreams (Peyton List). (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, $29.98 DVD)
"Arbitrage" - Richard Gere has generated some Oscar buzz for his portrayal of a hedge-fund manager who is scrambling to preserve his facade of success before his fraudulent behavior is discovered. Susan Sarandon, Tim Roth and Brit Marling co-star.
Writer / director Nicholas Jarecki recorded a commentary track for the movie and also provides optional commentary on the deleted scenes. Also included are two featurettes, "Who Is Robert Miller?" and "A Glimpse into Arbitrage." (Lionsgate Home Entertainment, $19.98 DVD, $24.99 Blu-ray)
"Killer Joe" - Matthew McConaughey stars as the title character, a detective who moonlights as a hitman in this gritty crime tale. He's hired by a guy (Emile Hirsch) who wants his mother killed for the insurance money, but since he doesn't have the cash to pay in advance, Joe kidnaps his sister (Juno Temple) as a retainer. Gina Gershon and Thomas Haden Church co-star.
The unrated cut includes a commentary track with director William Friedkin. Other extras include a Q&A with the cast from the SXSW Film Festival and the featurette "Southern Fried Hospitality: From Stage to Screen." (Lionsgate Home Entertainment, $19.98 DVD, $24.99 Blu-ray)
"Sleepwalk with Me" - Standup comedian Mike Birbiglia wrote, directed and starred in this film, which won the audience award at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. He plays a comedian whose career and relationship anxieties trigger increasingly odd sleepwalking incidents. The cast includes Lauren Ambrose, Carol Kane, Cristin Milioti, James Rebhorn, Marc Maron, Wyatt Cenac and Kristen Schaal.
Birbiglia is joined by "This American Life" host Ira Glass for the commentary track, and the disc also includes a Q&A at the Writers Guild Foundation and outtakes. (MPI Home Video, $24.98 DVD, $29.98 Blu-ray)
"10 Years" - Channing Tatum starred in three movies in 2012 that earned more than $100 million. This isn't one of them. Here, he's part of an ensemble cast (Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Rosario Dawson, Chris Pratt, Ari Grayor, Justin Long, Kate Mara) that comes together for its 10-year high school reunion. (Anchor Bay Entertainment, $26.98 DVD, $29.99 Blu-ray)
"Liberal Arts" - Josh Radnor ("How I Met Your Mother") wrote, directed and starred in this film about a 35-year-old who returns to his college alma mater for his mentor's retirement dinner and strikes up a relationship with a 19-year-old student (Elizabeth Olsen). Richard Jenkins, Allison Janney, Zac Efron and Elizabeth Reaser co-star. (MPI Home Video, $24.98 DVD, $29.98 Blu-ray)
"Red Hook Summer" - Spike Lee directed this drama about a kid from Atlanta forced to spend the summer with his grandfather in Brooklyn's Red Hook housing project. (Image Entertainment, $27.97 DVD, $29.97 Blu-ray)
"The Good Doctor" - Orlando Bloom plays the title character, a young physician who develops an unhealthy obsession with one of his patients (Riley Keough). (Magnolia Home Entertainment, $26.98 DVD, $29.98 Blu-ray)


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WARREN - Appellate Judge Mary Jane Trapp of the 11th District Court of Appeals is locked in a re-election campaign against former appellate judge Colleen O'Toole, who last week was sanctioned by a three-member disciplinary panel that found she misrepresented herself on a campaign button and her website.
O'Toole, who defeated Trapp for an appellate seat in 2004 before losing a re-election bid in the 2011 Republican primary, said she plans to challenge the findings with constitutional-based arguments.
O'Toole did not make it clear she was no longer on the bench in her advertisements, according to the decision from the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline of the Supreme Court of Ohio.
According to a complaint filed by James Davis, a retired attorney from Geauga County, O'Toole's resume distributed to the Ashtabula County Republican Party contained a photograph of her in what appears to be a judicial robe, creating "the false impression of being a current judge."
The board found no violation against O'Toole in the use of the outdated photo that O'Toole said was posted on her website without her knowledge.
The board did find violations against O'Toole for wording in her website that could have made voters think she was still a sitting judge in the appellate court and for her wearing a gold and black name plate badge which read, "Colleen Mary O'Toole Judge 11th District Court of Appeals."
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Mary Jane Trapp
Age: 56
Address: Russell Township (Geauga County)
Profession: judge, 11th District Court of Appeals
Party: Democrat
Previous Office: seeking second term
Website: www.maryjanetrapp.com
Notable quote: ''Under my watch, we reduced our operating budget, we accomplished a staff reorganization ... and we achieved a reduction in the time it takes to complete an appeal.''
Colleen O'Toole
Age: 51
Address: Concord Township (Lake County)
Profession: attorney
Party: Republican
Previous Office: former appellate judge, 11th District
Website: www.otooleforjudge.com
Notable quote: ''My first priority would be to reduce the number of judges and staff to appropriately mirror the latest census reports.''
In addition, the panel recommends O'Toole be fined $1,000 and the cost of the proceedings, plus pay Davis $2,500 and his attorney fees.
The next step is for the full disciplinary board to vote on whether a violation has occurred. If they decide not to dismiss the complaint, the full board will make a recommendation to the Supreme Court.
''I'll abide by the panel's recommendation in the meantime, even though most of this is a violation of my right to free speech,'' O'Toole said.
In the meantime, O'Toole is claiming the court and its staff should be reduced from the five judges now sitting in the district based on the most current U.S. Census data.
Trapp says she has studied the caseload in the district more recently and finds that the workload that increased with more foreclosure work has leveled off.
''We will continue to re-assess staffing vis-a-vis our caseload. We are now preparing our court for electronic filing and updating our court rules, which will reduce costs for the parties,'' Trapp said.
''Having been instrumental in bringing pro bono foreclosure mediation to each of five counties we serve, I will continue to work with the bar association legal aid committees to develop free legal advice clinics and other services to meet the growing unmet legal needs in our area,'' she said.
O'Toole also is advocating for more simple forms and help from clerks for people who ask as their own attorneys. She wants to use technology to provide transcripts and make them available on the Internet.
The court hears appeals from all lower courts in Trumbull, Lake, Portage, Geauga and Ashtabula counties. Appellate judges earn $132,000 per year.


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Christmas for kids and families in NYC
From tree lightings to Santa sightings, make it a very merry Christmas for kids with our roundup of holiday fun in NYC
One thing's certain—it's the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas for kids in New York can't be beat, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate around the city. First, definitely go and build a snowman. Second, fill up on a warm, delicious meal from one of our 50 best family restaurants. Third, wait patiently for Santa (just don't visit one of these creepy Santas by accident).
Christmas events for kids in NYC
Hello, holiday cheer! These Christmas events will get everyone in the spirit for their best holiday yet.
Christmas movie screenings for families in NYC
It's a Wonderful Life, Elf and many more of our favorite Christmas movies for kids are being shown on the big screen at NYC theaters
Where to have breakfast with Santa in New York City
Having breakfast with Santa is a great way to celebrate the holiday season!
Where to see holiday lights in NYC
There are tons of spots to see twinkling holiday lights right here in the city
Holiday train shows for kids in NYC
Get your choo-choo fix at a holiday train show or real-life train ride
The 22 best Christmas books for kids
Read our ranked list of fantastic Christmas books for kids before bedtime.
50 things to do in the winter with kids in New York City
Our jam-packed list of fun family events will keep the kids busy from November until March.
Kids' Christmas shows in NYC
These Christmas plays will keep your family's holiday spirits high throughout the season.
Holiday markets in New York City
Spots like the Union Square Holiday Market offer tasty snacks and treats to keep the kids happy while you check off your Christmas list.
Where to see a tree lighting in NYC during the holiday season
Brave the crowds at the famed Rockefeller Center Christmas tree or take part in a more laid-back celebration
The Nutcracker ballet in NYC for kids
The annual performance at Lincoln Center is just one interpretation of the story! Catch several versions of the classic tale in NYC
Your family's guide to Macy's Santaland
One of our favorite Christmas events for kids, the wintry wonderland takes over Macy's Herald Square every year
Best ice-skating rinks in NYC
Break out those skates! These rinks are open for business.
Christmas caroling in New York City for families
There are plenty of opportunities to get the kids singing along, whether it's with a group of trained professionals or with volunteer groups
15 awesome Elf on the Shelf ideas
Check out some hilarious Elf on the Shelf ideas from fellow parents to get inspired
Family restaurants open on Christmas Day in NYC
These kid-friendly eateries are offering festive menus on Christmas Day, including options for your pickiest eaters.
Holiday windows in New York City
We know you can't wait to squeeze some holiday cheer into your life, so stop by these amazing, festive windows!
Bryant Park Winter Village guide for families
Hit up this NYC winter staple for tons of family-friendly activities all season long
Radio City Christmas Spectacular guide for NYC families
Get in on the most New York tradition of all—a visit to see the Rockettes!
See the Rockefeller tree lighting in NYC
Love the Rockefeller tree lighting? We do too. It's a New York City staple at Christmastime!
Christmas tree farms for cut-your-own Christmas trees
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The best holiday desserts for families from NYC bakeries
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June 27Realistic scale RC rally
Tamiya is proud to release the latest edition of this 2WD Blackfoot III monster truck. It features metalplated parts which replicate the flamboyant look of actual American monster trucks. Reinforced polycarbonate monocoque frame chassis allows easy access to main components and maintenance of gearbox. Gearbox comes pre-assembled, making it perfect for beginners. The four-wheel double wishbone suspension offers sure-footed handling over almost any terrain.
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ICARDA Releases Abstracts from Food Security and Climate Change Meeting
29 July 2010: The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) has released a book of abstracts from the Food Security and Climate Change in Dry Areas meeting that it organized in collaboration with a number of other organizations.
The meeting took place from 1-4 February 2010, in Amman, Jordan. The abstracts are organized into themes on: scenarios for climate change in dry areas; impacts on natural resource availability, agricultural production systems and environmental degradation; impacts on food security, livelihoods and poverty; mitigation, adaptation and ecosystem resilience; and enabling environments to cope with impacts. ICARDA is a member of Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). [Book of Abstracts] [Climate Change Policy & Practice story about the International Conference on Food Security and Climate Change in Dry Areas]


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Supreme Court Mulls Another Delay of Texas Primaries
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You'll turn heads with this Stunning DIY Crochet Necklace. Once you've stiffened the crochet base, you can tailor it to match your style. There are countless ways to make this project your own. Keep it simple or bling it out, either way you'll create a unique jewelry piece to jazz up any outfit. This DIY necklace is the perfect statement piece. In a few easy steps, you'll have a gorgeous piece of jewelry to keep for yourself or give as a gift.
- Crochet pieces that will look good as a necklace focal point.
- Stiffy fabric stiffner
- E-6000 glue
- Embellisments of your choice
- Necklace chain
- Jump rings to attach chain
Gather your crochet pieces, round ones can be cut in half, if need be. You can always dye the crochet items with Rit or coffee dye them if you don't like the existing color.
For stiffener, I use Stiffy, available at craft stores, and follow the directions on the bottle. It's quite easy to use. You place the crochet item on wax paper, dab the liquid stiffener on it with a foam brush until it's soaked all the way through, then lay it on a fresh piece of wax paper to dry.
Once dry, your crochet piece can be cut to shape it further if you want, and pierced to add jump rings to add the chain necessary for the necklace. Further embellishments can be added with E-6000 glue.
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This is inspiring.
Jan 07, 2015
True, it's not crochet, but pieces of ready-made lace. However, it does give me ideas what to do with lots of lace AND old crochet pieces I have lying around. Wrong label - good idea, therefore four stars.
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It's not crocheted. It's a manufactured piece of lace. I guess you could crochet a piece of lace then do this but it's a misrepresentation.
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Stunning crocheted necklace. Where is the pattern to make this necklace. No sense displaying it if we don't have the pattern to make it. Please print the pattern. Would like to make for my self and others.!!!!!! P.S. How can one rate something you don't print.
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Myles L. Berman Voted Best DUI Attorney for 2014
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Myles L. Berman has been voted yet again "Best DUI Attorney" by the Los Angeles Daily News readers for the annual Readers Choice Awards.
With only one winner per category, these awards are the direct choice of LA Daily News readers, who are asked to choose their favorite people, places, events, and things in the community. Myles L. Berman was also presented this award in 2011 and 2012.
Ballots to select the "Best of the Best" in an array of categories by Daily News readers were circulated for the 15th year in a row. The results were tallied based on the chosen category favorites of the votes received. Los Angeles Daily News published a Readers Choice 2014 special section showcasing and honoring the chosen.
"This award is particularly meaningful, as it is determined by those of the Los Angeles community, and I am honored to have been voted 'Best DUI Attorney' by Daily News readers," commented Myles L. Berman. "This award is a true testament to not only my dedication and passion for Criminal / DUI Defense, but also to my TOP GUN team, as we work very hard and take great pride in every DUI / Drunk Driving case our clients entrust to us," he added.
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In my mind, the realm of true "art" always seemed to end in the early 20th century. After that, what many people refer to as "modern art," I just don't get.
After all, soup cans? Really?
That's not art. It's satire.
But then had the realization that in the 21st century, cutting edge artists will not be using paint, canvas and brushes. The Picassos of today will be utilizing "3DS Max with PFlow scripting for the sound-reactive 3D plexus."
For me, a person who goes by the handle "denial of service" on Vimeo is one of those Picassos.
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I can only hope someone will hire this creative genius to work on the next installment of Prometheus or maybe get a gig with Almost Human or Helix.
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C.R. England is adding nearly 200 Western Star 5700 XE tractors to its fleet over the next few months, with tenured solo and team drivers and million miler drivers receiving the trucks first.
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His speech, meant to coincide with the first day of school for some students, generated concern from conservative parents who were worried the president would use the address for political purposes.
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Looking back at some of the key figures in the JFK assassination
M.N. "Nick" McDonald: The Dallas police officer apprehended Oswald at the Texas Theater. Assigned to crowd control at the Texas School Book Depository, McDonald recognized the officer shot in Squad Car 10 as his friend and neighbor J.D. Tippit. After going to Oak Cliff, McDonald confronted Oswald at the theater. Oswald hit McDonald in the face, and McDonald's hand prevented Oswald's gun from firing during the arrest. "I said, 'Get on your feet.' He stood up and said, 'Well, it's all over now,'" McDonald recalled in 1988. McDonald was 76 when he died on Jan. 27, 2005.
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We read with interest the article concerning priapism associated with cocaine use in patients with sickle cell disease, which appeared in the October 11, 1993, issue of the Archives.1 The authors concluded that cocaine causes vasospasm and affects platelets and blood vessel walls and has a contributory effect in precipitating priapism or making it more refractory to therapy. Recently, we managed a patient with priapism associated with chronic cocaine abuse.
A 35-year-old black man was seen in the emergency department with a 26-hour persistent painful erection without ejaculation or sexual stimulation. His medical history was significant for gastric surgery for peptic ulcer disease and right foot surgery. He was taking no medications. He had no history of priapism or medical conditions known to cause sustained erections. He has had a history of occasional alcohol and chronic cocaine abuse, but denied recent intranasal use of cocaine and topical application of
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This guy on the outskirts of Oklahoma City was weaving in and out of mid-day traffic at close to 90 mph. He zoomed past so quickly that I never would have been able to read his bumper sticker had he not chosen to perform a death-defying zig-zag right in front of me. "We vote pro-life," the sticker stated. Then it was gone.
You've gotta love this country; it's our inalienable right to stand for one thing on Sunday and reverse field on Monday. Freedom, we call it. I've witnessed an off-duty traffic cop exceed the speed limit in the family car. It is said that certain types of felons are denounced by other felons who consider their own transgressions less heinous. I myself once took a smoke break during a meeting of the American Cancer Society. Sorry about that.
The list of folks who qualify to cast that first stone is very short indeed. But that's OK because "good" and "perfect" are not opposites, and we are all surrounded by good people, the kind of folks who say what they mean and mean what they say, in whom what you see is what you get, practice-what-they-preach sorts.
Bob Schneider, head coach of the West Texas A&M University women's basketball team, is, as they say, good people. That he has come under fire of late from some of his disgruntled student athletes is unfortunate.
Is he a no-nonsense disciplinarian? You bet - one who gets results. Remember what one of his most polished players, Canyon product Merry Johnson-Byers, said when she was inducted into the Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame.
"Coach Bob Schneider put the fear of God in me," she said. "I owe a lot of credit to him because he pushed me beyond limits I thought I couldn't reach."
When Schneider notched his 500th career collegiate coaching victory back in January, he chose not to discuss the remarkable feat, focusing instead on the narrow margin of victory and the upcoming opponent. "I don't like close games," was about all he would say.
When his 1986-87 squad was manhandled in the Division II national championship game in Fargo, N.D., it was Schneider who assumed blame during the postgame press conference. I was there.
Schneider, who preceded his 500 collegiate victories by leading the Canyon High School girls to five state basketball championships, remains humble about his records and firm in his convictions. He is a pillar in his community, his church and his athletic program.
Ed Harris, WT athletic director, may have said it best the night Schneider won his 500th game.
"Coach Schneider brings a level of consistency that every other coach in our athletic program aspires to. They look to him for what he has done and accomplished," said Harris. "The man loves basketball. The thing he wants to do is play the next game. For a man of his maturity, he has a youthful enthusiasm for the game."
Perhaps Schneider's old-school methods are not necessarily the cup of tea for players of this generation. Maybe it was tongue rings and basketball camp commitments that came between Schneider and several of his players, whose scholarships are not being renewed. I don't know, and I don't care.
A winning record hardly qualifies one for sainthood. Bobby Knight of Indiana University clues us into that. However, Schneider is decorum personified and professionalism unparalleled.
If anyone on this campus has earned the right to hang a sign on his door that reads "My way or the highway!" it is Bob Schneider.
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Brown - Tyler
Jenna Beth Brown and Adam T. Tyler, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, Oct. 11, at Hillside Christian Church. Bruce Broxson, uncle of the bride, officiated.
Mr. and Mrs. McDowell
Jennifer and Larry McDowell of Amarillo celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a trip to Cozumel, Mexico, in July.
Mr. and Mrs. Broxson
Donna and Bobby Broxson of Sunray celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on a cruise to Canada and New England and a reception Sunday, Oct. 5, at Sunray Baptist Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Alger
Lilo and Bill "W.S." Alger of Amarillo celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at a barbecue for family and friends. Hosts for the event were the couple's two daughters and their spouses, Brenda and Butch Guinn and Shirley and Mike Perry.
Bealmear - Christian
Breann Bealmear and Ty Christian, both of Liberty, Mo., were married Saturday, Aug. 31, at The Clubhouse on Baltimore in Kansas City, Mo. The Rev. Steve Ferguson officiated.
Contemporary ballet hits stage Saturday
Lone Star Ballet will host one of the U.S.'s leading contemporary ballet companies this week.
Polk Street Jazz to perform Fri.
Polk Street Jazz will perform at 8 p.m. Friday at the Fibonacci Building, 3306 S.W. Sixth Ave.
Third Thursday events to feature Hispanic flair
The Amarillo Museum of Art will host its Third Thursday program this week.
Staff talents enrich museum
The Amarillo Museum of Art collects artwork. It also collects artists.
Hugh Hefner: The man behind Playboy
In 1953, Hugh Hefner was a young man in Chicago with an unimpressive resume and big plans. He would start a men's magazine geared toward young urbanites such as himself with lifestyle tips and racy pictures.
Babar is star of NYC exhibit
NEW YORK - Once upon a time, a woman who belonged to an illustrious French publishing family was trying to get her two young sons to sleep.
Buffett biography exercise in excess
Dead people. They are, in my opinion, the only suitable subjects for biographers. How do you write about a life still being lived?
WT Opera Workshop to stage 'Pirates of Penzance'
West Texas A&M University's Opera Workshop and Symphony Orchestra will perform "Pirates of Penzance" next weekend.
Variety could assist assets
NEW YORK - Investors worried that their portfolios are not only endangered from the sell-off on Wall St. but are also out of balance may need to consider making changes. The bear market has left some investors with too much money concentrated in certain areas of the market and too little in others.
Chesapeake Energy chief sells his stock in company
OKLAHOMA CITY - Aubrey K. McClendon, the billionaire chief executive of Chesapeake Energy Corp., has sold "substantially all" of his stock in the company over the past three days to meet margin loan calls, the company said.
August trade deficit falls to $59.1B
WASHINGTON - The U.S. trade deficit edged down slightly in August, reflecting a drop in foreign oil from record levels. But the politically sensitive deficit with China increased as imports from that country hit an all-time high.
Morgan Stanley shares fall as CEO tries to avoid run
Morgan Stanley Inc. shares plunged Friday as investors questioned the investment bank's future, even with a major investment from Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group.
FDIC plan would shore up fund by $10B
WASHINGTON - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Tuesday proposed to recoup the cost of recent bank failures and prepare for additional failures by more than doubling the insurance premiums that banks must pay.
Comings &Goings
A California-based chain of express car washes has acquired Quick Quack Car Wash, a chain of seven car washes in Amarillo and Colorado.
S.C. plant eyed for child labor
COLUMBIA, S.C. - A South Carolina chicken processing plant is under federal investigation for possible child labor violations following the arrests of suspected illegal immigrants during a raid, including six juveniles, the U.S Labor Department said Friday.
GE plunges in third quarter as credit crisis takes toll
General Electric Co.'s third-quarter profit fell 22 percent, hurt by lower earnings at its finance business, which has been battered by the worst financial crisis since the stock market crash of 1929.
USDA raises crop outlook
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday increased its monthly forecast for this year's corn and soybean harvest due to wetter weather, potentially lowering commodity prices.
Firms unite to produce solar center
AURORA, Colo. - A group of public agencies and companies has announced plans to build a research center in Aurora to promote commercial solar energy technologies.
Wild day, mild results end Wall Street's worst week
Wall Street capped its worst week ever with a wild session Friday that saw the Dow Jones industrials rocket within a 1,000- point range before closing with a relatively mild loss and the Nasdaq composite index actually end with a modest advance.
Employer's Advocate: Child-labor law violations can easily sink business
This newspaper reported last month that the owner and the managers of the nation's largest kosher meatpacking plant (Agriprocessors in Postville, Iowa) were criminally charged with more than 9,000 individual counts apiece for employing children younger than 16 to handle dangerous equipment such as power saws and meat grinders. The children also were exposed to hazardous chemicals, according to the charges.
Nowhere to go but up, experts say
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CEO retires after Walgreen bid fails
Walgreen says Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Rein has retired from the company after 26 years.
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Feds OK Wells Fargo-Wachovia deal
NEW YORK - Federal antitrust regulators on Friday cleared Wells Fargo's $11.7 billion acquisition of Wachovia Corp., capping a weeklong battle for the Charlotte, N.C.-based bank.
Drugstores feel pain from chains
LOS ANGELES - The pharmacy business is cutthroat. Just ask John Tilley, the owner of four small drugstores in Downey.
N.J. flies high with wind
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - New Jersey is powering up an ambitious plan to become a world leader in the use of wind-generated energy.
Potatoes harvest profits
BOISE, Idaho - Aided by favorable summer growing conditions, Idaho potato farmers expect to harvest more than 11 billion pounds of spuds by the end of the month, according to Idaho Potato Commission estimates.
Sinking boat sales send 1,400 at Brunswick adrift
Beleaguered boatmaker Brunswick Corp. said it will cut 1,400 more jobs as the company shuts four plants and furloughs workers at three more - the latest round of layoffs as boat sales slump to near-record levels.
Flexible OLEDs could be part of lighting's future
NISKAYUNA, N.Y. - On a bank of the Mohawk River, a windowless industrial building of corrugated steel hides something that could make floor lamps, bedside lamps, wall sconces and nearly every other household lamp obsolete.
Prescription for parking
For every one patient in the hospital, five cars turn up in the parking lot. That's what one study from Baptist St. Anthony's Health System found.
Will the market shut down?
NEW YORK - As harrowing as the stock market's plunges have been in recent days, they still haven't been enough to trigger the "circuit breaker" mechanisms that result in an automatic timeout in trading.
Tech is not overlooking Cornhuskers
LUBBOCK - Nebraska quarterback Joe Ganz remembers where he was the last time the Huskers went to Texas Tech and endured the worst drubbing in school history.
Big 12 Rankings: Hood: Rankings unimportant for now
Editor's Note: How Dave Henry of the Amarillo Globe-News ranks the teams in the Big 12, with predictions for today's games. Henry went 5-0 last week. Guest selectors were 1-0.
Get ready: It's UT vs. OU
DALLAS - If the Texas-Oklahoma series were only about the sights, sounds and smells of their annual matchup at the Cotton Bowl, it would still be a lot of fun.
Raiders survive Nebraska scare
LUBBOCK - Eric Morris scooted 1 yard around right end for a touchdown in overtime and Jamar Wall made that score stand up for Texas Tech with an interception, and the seventh-ranked Red Raiders defeated Nebraska, 37-31, on Saturday.
K-State outlasts Aggies
Kansas State tuned out the criticism from last week's loss, and the focus showed against Texas A&M on Saturday.
The Real McCoy
DALLAS - The Texas Longhorns came into their annual showdown against the Oklahoma Sooners with a quarterback they could trust and a defense playing great under an aggressive new coordinator. Yet even after five solid wins, coach Mack Brown still wondered how good they were.
Ashleigh Rae Treloar
Kathy Treloar and John and Becky Treloar, all of Granbury, announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashleigh, to Joe De Dawson.
Trisha Renee Jones
Robbie and Richard Jones of Amarillo announce the engagement of their daughter, Trisha, to Timothy Randall Roberts.
Tania Elane Howard
Dinah and Bob Howard of Amarillo announce the engagement of their daughter, Tania, to James Daniel Cooper.
Audra Gale Hocutt
Audra Gale Hocutt and Conrad Bryson Bowman, both of Amarillo, announce their engagement and plan to wed Dec. 27 at The Petroleum Club of Midland.
Central Church of Christ marks 100 years
One of the downtown dowagers of faith, Central Church of Christ, will celebrate its 100th birthday Sunday. Bible classes will be conducted at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. at 1401 S. Monroe St. Former minister, Joe Barnett of Houston, who preached from 1964-1967 at Central, will speak to the congregation, which numbers 800-900 in Sunday attendance.
Faith Briefs
The Rev. Jim Smith will be the guest speaker at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Anna Street Church of Christ, 2310 Anna St. This is the third in a series featuring retired local pastors. The Rev. Smith retired last year as senior pastor at St. Stephen United Methodist Church.
Mike Haynes: Step back, nonbelievers, these Bibles are really old
Interested in an original King James Bible, printed in London in 1611? You can get one at www.greatsite.com for $125,000. Its pages are 11 inches by 16 inches, and the beauty of the King James language is matched by the elegance of the type and illustrations.
Seeking alternative Halloween events
The Amarillo Globe-News Faith section will offer a roundup of Halloween alternative events Oct. 25.
Congregational Corner - Christian Life Center Assembly of God
Mission Statement: Christian Life Center exists to advance the word of God and the work of the kingdom; minister to the entire family; provide a place where Christians can worship God in spirit and truth; and provide a place where ministry gifts can be developed and used for his glory.
Dear Abby: Fiance says cold feet may warm up later
Dear Abby: I was engaged for 18 months to "Jerry," a man I wanted to marry. We become engaged after dating for six months, but we had known each other three years before becoming romantically involved.
Dear Abby: Woman resists half sister's effort to connect
Dear Abby: My father left my mother for a woman whom I'll call "Sheila" he met at work. I was only 7. My brother was 9 at the time; he committed suicide at the age of 20.
Hollywood's undead: They're just like us!
The dead used to be a world away, far beyond the realm of mortal existence. If they walked the Earth at all, they inhabited the night.
Heloise: Woman gives pets a gift
Dear Heloise: Through the years, I have adopted many rescue animals and have found it difficult to coordinate all of the animals' vaccinations and blood tests, because I couldn't remember which pet needed what and when it was needed. Despite tracking their files and making elaborate charts, I found that either Fido or Fluffy was missing out on some things.
In the service
Air Force Airman Sarah A. Glovier has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
Dr. Gott: Xocai distributor writes in about 'scheme' answer
Dear Readers: I received a two-page e-mail from Dr. Steven E. Warren regarding Xocai, a dark-chocolate product mentioned in my column last month.
Children are children
Kids just need to have fun - a truth that applies to all of them.
Demons ride big first half, surprise Canyon
DUMAS - Canyon entered its District 3-4A opener against Dumas as one of the league favorites.
Top-ranked Canadian rolls in second half to topple West Texas
It took top-ranked Class 1A power Canadian a while to get rolling, but once they did the Wildcats were too much for West Texas High.
Valley 30 - Follett 28
Late heroics by Isaac Smith and Jacob Hancock pushed Valley by Follett in its Six-Man Division I District I opener.
Silverton 57 - Motley County 12
The Owls ran their record to 3-4 after beating the Matadors (3-4) in the Six-Man Division 2, District 2 opener for both teams.
High school volleyball
Childress def. Dimmitt 23-25, 25-17, 25-22, 25-23
Wellington 38 - Memphis 6
Wellington's Eric Needham ran for 160 yards on 15 carries to lift the Skyrockets past the Cyclones.
Estacado 28 - Perryton 24
Perryton came within two yards of opening District 1-3A with a win Friday night in Lubbock, but was stopped inches short of a first down late in the Rangers' 28-24 loss to Lubbock Estacado at Lowrey Field.
Groom 33 - Hedley 26
Groom held off a late Hedley rally to win its Six-Man Division I District 1 opener.
Watauga Harvest 20 - Arbor Academy 13
Despite holding Watuga Harvest Christian Academy scoreless in the second half, Arbor Christian Academy was unable to overcome a 20-0 halftime deficit, losing its TAPPS District 1-2A opener.
Bushland 34 - Sanford-Fritch 0
Bushland's defense dominated play as the Falcons blanked Sanford-Fritch in the District 1-2A opener for both teams.
Vega 14 - White Deer 7
Cameron Gruhlkey ran for 72 yards on 21 carries and accounted for both of Vega's touchdowns as the Longhorns beat White Deer.
No. 7 Stratford spanks Sunray
STRATFORD - Sunray was its own worst enemy in the first half, and Stratford took full advantage to record a 46-21 District 1-1A win in front of an overflow crowd of more than 3,000 Friday night at Sam Bass Stadium.
Happy 46 - McLean 20
Happy's Randy Eudy ran for 164 yards and three touchdowns as the Cowboys cruised past the Tigers.
Lefors 54 - Samnorwood 6
After losing to Happy by a point last week, Lefors left no room for doubt in a rout of Samnorwood to open Six-Man District 1-A Division II play.
Childress 55 - Dimmitt 14
The Childress Bobcats broke open a close game with six touchdowns in the second half to pull away and beat Dimmitt in the Distict 2-2A opener for both teams.
Muleshoe 52 - Floydada 0
Wes Wood threw a season-low four touchdowns passes, but No. 6 Muleshoe topped 50 points for the fifth time this season in the District 2-2A opener for both teams.
Borger falls, 51-30
Ramiro Del Campo ran for four touchdowns and passed for another as Levelland (3-3) opened District 1-3A play with a shootout victory over Borger on Friday night.
Clarendon 48 - Shamrock 0
Clarendon's offense kicked into high gear in the second quarter, scoring 27 points, as the Broncos piled up 503 yards of offense in a blanking of Shamrock.
Panhandle 28 - River Road 21
Panhandle (6-0) jumped to a 28-7 lead at intermission and held on for the victory in the District 2-2A opener for both teams.
Gruver 40 - Booker 0
Booker and Gruver had the same 2-4 overall records but the Greyhounds start District 1-1A play with a 1-0 record.
District 3-4A dominates Lathrop Memorial
It was great cross country weather ... for the Pacific Northwest.
Wheeler runs past Quanah; Muleshoe rolls
The Wheeler Mustangs stayed unbeaten by piling up 527 yards rushing, led by Richard Watler with 173 yards on 15 carries and two scores, in beating Quanah, 56-6, in high school football action Friday night at Wheeler.
Heritage Classical rolls past Holy Cross
Montana O'Dell rushed for three touchdowns, passed for three and returned a fumble for a score to lead Heritage Classical past Holy Cross, 57-19, in a Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools nondistrict game on a rainy Saturday afternoon at the Holy Cross field.
H.S. Volleyball: Area teams battle for playoff spots
With three weeks left in the season, high school volleyball is beginning to heat up.
Upset helps Sandies' playoff chances
LUBBOCK - Playoffs? Yes, Amarillo High left Lowrey Field Friday afternoon holding in its grip a District 2-5A win few thought would happen and may become the key to opening the playoff door in four weeks.
No. 4 Lady Raiders topple No. 8 Demonettes
In a repeat of their first district volleyball match this year, fourth-ranked Randall held onto its hold of second place in District 3-4A by beating eighth-ranked Dumas in four games, 25-11, 25-13, 22-25, 25-17, on Saturday.
Flying start to district
District 3-4A, meet Caprock. This once-downtrodden team improved to 4-2 with a 31-14 win against Palo Duro on Friday night at Dick Bivins Stadium.
Nazareth tops Bovina, 35-7
Nicky Rowland carried 17 times for 118 yards and three touchdowns and completed 24-of-32 passes for 234 yards and a TD to lead host Nazareth past Bovina, 35-7, Friday in a District 3-1A opener.
Spearman edges Hornets, 15-12
Spearman stopped a two-point conversion in the third quarter, then scored the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter to capture a 15-12 decision in the District 1-2A opener for both teams Friday night.
Friona 42 - Tulia 7
Friona won its District 2-2A opener and evened its season record at 3-3.
Area High School Standings
District enrollment ranks in parenthesis are used to determine playoff brackets for Texas Class 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A districts.
Randall topples Pampa, 28-14
Randall quarterback Mark Glawe threw for 209 yards and three touchdowns to lead the defending 3-4A champion Raiders to a league-opening 28-14 win against Pampa on Friday night.
Abilene Cooper 42 - Hereford 13
Abilene Cooper's A'mon Pimpton torched Hereford for 301 yards and three touchdown runs on 30 carries as the Cougars (3-3) defeated the Whitefaces (2-4) in the District 4-4A opener for both teams.
Gorillas' preseason opens with 4-3 win
Amarillo goaltender Sebastian Jonsson stopped 36 of 39 shots, and four Gorillas scored goals as Amarillo won its preseason opener Friday night, 4-3, over the New Mexico Scorpions before 1,673 fans at Cal Farley Coliseum.
Gorillas to face Tech hockey team in exhibition
The Amarillo Gorillas conclude their preseason schedule at 7 p.m. Monday at Texas Tech.
Column - Lance Lahnert: Tech coach Leach does his own thing
LUBBOCK - Scan the entire country from the NFL to high schools to middle school.
Auto Racing, Basketball, Football, Golf, Hockey, Odds, Transactions
Column - Brett Hoffman: Steer roping event hits Amarillo
Steer roping fans can get an eyeful this afternoon at the Amarillo National Center, where many of the world's top Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association competitors will compete in the 2008 Heartland ProRodeo Series Steer Roping Finals.
Stars fall in OT
DALLAS - Rick Nash scored from the slot with 20 seconds left in overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 5-4 season-opening victory over the Dallas Stars on Friday night.
The Citadelle a site for more eyes
Antiques in every room. A vast collection of art. Elaborate outdoor landscaping.
Crop may run dry this year
Floyd County pumpkin farmers could do something with the jolly orange crop covering hundreds of acres - run out.
Group fights booze
LUBBOCK - Leaders of a group fighting an effort to legalize packaged alcohol sales and liquor stores in additional areas of Lubbock County say they will educate the public on how lives and property values could change.
On the edge of common sense: Doctor's office checklist incomplete
I was sitting in the doctor's waiting room filling out the information sheet before my physical exam. As I zipped down the list of diseases, allergies, surgeries and current bank accounts, I realized the list of boxes to check was incomplete.
Corn, cotton yields likely low
Expectations for southern High Plains sorghum rocketed as harvest approached, but federal surveyors have changed their forecasts for the region's cotton and corn crops.
A hands-on look at college
Amarillo area fifth-grade students had the opportunity to tour both Amarillo College and West Texas A&M University campuses Friday as part of the Celebrate Education program. More than 250 fifth-grade students learned about biology, engineering, the arts and television production.
From Albuquerque to Amarillo
Dozens of specially-shaped balloons, left, lift off as part of the Special Shape Rodeo at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque.
BSA sale worries coalition
When a Catholic health ministry sought to merge with St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, N.M., earlier this year, a small coalition took notice.
Man looking out for stolen bird
They're birds of a feather. Bruce McCollum and Denise Navetta love macaws. And they share a sense of devastation over Navetta's loss of Papa Guyo, a 16-year-old blue-and-gold macaw that someone stole when Navetta stopped in Amarillo to buy gas on Aug. 27.
Pumpkins are a smash
FLOYDADA - Picking the perfect pumpkin to carve for Halloween can be hard - especially when there are hundreds to chose from.
Profiles of Success: Learning 'will never be wasted'
"The internal satisfaction of learning has been a significant stimulate and enjoyment in my life."
Columbus Day closings
For most Panhandle residents, Columbus Day this year will be a regular Monday, but some bank workers and all federal employees will have a day off.
Woman celebrates her two children's 50th anniversaries
Oleta Hahn will see something today that few people ever will.
AFD hears more alarms
The year has been a busy one for the Amarillo Fire Department.
City eyes new plan
Several Texas cities, including Amarillo, are considering leaving behind the statewide retirement system and implementing independent retirement plans.
Animal blessings
St. Mary's School fifth-graders Zachary Heinrich, center, and Noah Sanchez help Monsignor Harold Waldow sprinkle holy water Friday afternoon as part of the annual Blessing of the Animals outside St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Column - Jon Mark Beilue: Group greases its way through Amarillo
Jamie Self was trying to explain how this group of five operates when its vegetable-oil-powered bus gets to each city on its two-year, 48-state journey.
Home plays role in health
Forty-four percent of Texas children from poor families are considered unhealthy compared to 6.7 percent of children in higher-income families, according to a study released this week by a nonpartisan think tank.
Dallas tests Arizona's home-field advantage
GLENDALE, Ariz. - This could be one of the biggest shootouts in Arizona since Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp caused all that ruckus at the OK Corral.
Timothy J. Workman
Timothy J. Workman, 71, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008.
Elmer J. Scheutzow
Elmer J. Scheutzow, 84, of Amarillo died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008.
Patricia A. Dean
Patricia A. Dean, 66, of Amarillo died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008.
William Edward "Red" Cox
GORE, Okla. - William Edward "Red" Cox, 90, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008.
Beulah Mimms
HEREFORD - Beulah Mimms, 81, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, in Amarillo.
Nora Gabriel
PAMPA - Nora Gabriel, 85, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008.
Lucile Bergner Oakley
Lucile Bergner Oakley, 89, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, in Plano.
Bervenia Keeton Pritchett
PAMPA - Bervenia Keeton Pritchett, 90, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008.
Ruth Mae Parker
FORT MYERS, Fla. - Ruth Mae Parker, formerly of Amarillo, Texas, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2008.
Mary Beth Calloway
Mary Beth Calloway, 88, of Canyon died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, in Amarillo.
Ruth Beatrice Litterell
BORGER - Ruth Beatrice Litterell, 85, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008.
Lorene L. Barnard
Lorene L. Barnard, 90, of Amarillo died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008.
Laura Ann Olivas Luera
CLOVIS, N.M. - Laura Ann Olivas Luera, 18, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, in Lubbock, Texas.
Shirley Runyon
Shirley Runyon, 81, of Amarillo died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008.
Ron Hughes
UMBARGER - Ron Hughes, 74, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, in Amarillo.
Floyd Ellis Vandiver
Floyd Ellis Vandiver, 90, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008.
Floyd B. Reed
Floyd B. Reed, 71, of Amarillo died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008.
Elizabeth Saucedo
Elizabeth Saucedo, 61, of Amarillo died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008.
John Verlin Welch
John Verlin Welch, 84, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008.
Loisjean McConnell
Loisjean McConnell, 88, of Amarillo died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008.
Brent Dwayne Smith
AUSTIN - Brent Dwayne Smith, 54, formerly of Pampa, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008,
Rafael Perez
Rafael Perez, 62, of Amarillo died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
Susan Lee Harris
SANTA FE, N.M. - Susan Lee Harris, 67, formerly of Amarillo, Texas, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008.
Melvin C. Sittel
Melvin C. Sittel, 79, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008.
Marilyn Katherine Craig
BORGER - Marilyn Katherine Craig, 67, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, in Amarillo.
William Everett Line
William Everett Line, 76, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008.
Column - Brian Thomas: Sheriff's Office needs restoration of respect
Why do I want to be Potter County sheriff and what qualifies me for that position?
Don't mess up good thing with hospital sale
I read with great interest the Oct. 2 front page story "Baptist half of BSA for sale."
Column - Roger Williams: Maverick Club needs our help
"You can't be serious!"
Editorial: Food for thought
Considering the recent bribery scandal that rocked Potter County, the county did the only thing it could do this week by deciding to cut ties with Mid-America Services Inc.
Save the 1909 courthouse
The 1909 Randall County Courthouse has not looked like this since 1945, when previous commissioners removed the clock tower. Now we have the opportunity to bring it back to its original glory at a cost of only twenty cents on the dollar.
Letter: Thanks to those who stood up for taxpayers
After the votes in Congress for the taxpayer sellout, dubbed as the "bailout," the taxpayers are once again stuck with the bill.
Column - Robert Taylor: Varied experience is vital for next elected sheriff
President Bush was recently quoted as saying, "Politics is an assault on common sense."
Letter: Character matters this year
My father was a quiet and humble man. He was born in 1909, struggled through the Great Depression, served in the Navy during World War II and was a U.S. Postal Service employee for 33 years until his retirement. He had only a high school diploma, but was the wisest man I have ever known.
Love the idea, hate the pork
I support the idea of the economic recovery plan, but hate the details of the plan passed because of the pork added to the bill.
Editorial: John McCain for president
One way or another, the United States will make history Nov. 4.
Planned Parenthood proves to be of great value
To all of you Planned Parenthood protesters: When was the last time you were told by PP to get an abortion?
Robin Hood has new role
Take from the rich and give to the poor. Boy, that sounds great especially since I am one of the latter.
Column - John Kanelis: No problem in aiming high at West Texas A&M
It wasn't too many years ago that I heard this bit of "wisdom" from a local West Texas A&M University booster.
Letter: Improve access at new park
I am writing about the renovation of McDonald Lake, at the southeast corner of Coulter Street and 45th Avenue, where the city has planted grass, a few trees and has built concrete curbs for a walking path park area.
Hunters, get the lead out
MINNEAPOLIS - A study has found lead bullet fragments spread farther than most hunters might expect.
Trap Results
Amarillo Gun Club hosted its Fall Trapshoot Oct. 4-5. The event was sanctioned by the Amateur Trapshooting Association.
Trail Riding
Just you, the bike and the scenery. The challenge of guiding knobby tires over hills and down gulleys without taking a spill, the beauty of the surroundings and the euphoria of adventure make for an outdoor sport that draws in a sturdy lot of participants.
Best Community-Oriented Business
Businesses share common thread
Best Local Christian Radio Station
Best Amarillo Globe-News Writer
6th Annual Best of Amarillo Party
Best Local Hispanic Radio Station
Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners
Best Air Conditioning / Heating
Best Place for a Kid's Birthday Party
Talking with ... Zane Farris
GJ: Who will win the presidential election?
Another wagon wheel up for the taking
The wagon wheel, a tire by old-time standards, is such a prized possession that two football games are played each year for its possession.
ENMU hoping passing takes off
Eastern New Mexico used to run the football like Greyhound ran buses from town to town.
Lady Buffs battle UCO
First place in the Lone Star Conference is on the line at 1 p.m. today when the West Texas A&M women's soccer team plays Central Oklahoma in Oklahoma City.
Inexperience, altered offense slow 'Hounds
Eastern New Mexico football coach Mark Ribaudo put it this way.
Buffs hold off Greyhounds
BLACKWATER DRAW, N.M. - The team with the wind had a field day Saturday night in Greyhound Stadium. Fortunately for No. 4 West Texas A&M, the Buffs did more against a stiff southerly wind than its opponent.
On the job: Pat Ford guides players spiritually
No one can say West Texas A&M doesn't have a prayer when it comes to winning games.
Odd number for a tackle
The jersey No. 2. Good digit for a quarterback, receiver or running back. But nose tackle?
If you go
Kickoff: 6 p.m. (7 CDT)
Slow-starting Lady Buffs sweep Commerce
After spending five weeks on the road and winning several big matches against ranked opponents, the West Texas A&M volleyball team has hit some bumps in the road since returning to Canyon.
Lady Buffs kick SWOSU on road
The West Texas A&M women's soccer team remained unbeaten in the Lone Star Conference with a 4-0 win at Southwestern Oklahoma State (2-10, 0-3) Friday.
WT to face Texas A&M-Commerce
After playing its first home match since Aug. 30 and coming up with a sweep of Texas Woman's University, the West Texas A&M volleyball team is focusing on another Lone Star Conference title.
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Skip to comments.9 commanders for China's first aircraft carrier
Posted on 08/05/2011 9:06:43 PM PDT by sukhoi-30mki
9 commanders for China's first aircraft carrier
Created: 2011-8-6 1:26:17
Author:Yang Jian
NINE top Chinese naval captains are to take command of the country's first aircraft carrier in turns.
The vessel, which is near completion, will be used to train pilots and crews for future aircraft carriers.
The nine, of senior colonel or higher rank, are graduates of the country's first warship academy class in 1987 for aircraft carrier commanders, the International Herald Leader, a Beijing-based newspaper, reported yesterday.
The Varyag, a vessel bought from Ukraine in 1998 which is being fitted out at a shipyard in Dalian in northeast China's Liaoning Province, will mainly be a training platform rather than a combat warship, the newspaper said. It will be the No. 83 training vessel of the Dalian Navy Academy, according to the report.
Smoke could be seen from the chimney of the conventionally powered warship, while its radar and missile systems were also being adjusted, indicating the carrier's maiden voyage would be soon, the newspaper said.
Aircraft carriers and cruisers must be named after the country's provincial level names, destroyers and frigates must be named after large or medium size cities, while smaller vessels can be named after mountains or famous people, according to a Chinese Navy rule.
However, the carrier may also be named after famous Chinese people according to another stipulation for training vessels.
A naming ceremony would be held after the carrier's maiden voyage, the report said.
It is widely suggested that the carrier be named after Shi Lang, an admiral in the Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) who led a fleet to Taiwan Island in 1681, or Mao Zedong, founder of the People's Republic of China.
The carrier will mainly anchor at naval bases in Shandong Province, Zhoushan Archipelago in Zhejiang Province or Yalong Bay in Hainan Island which are big enough for an aircraft carrier fleet, a military expert told the newspaper.
Cao Weidong, a researcher with the PLA Navy's Academic Research Institute, said the Varyag was a medium-sized carrier that would be equipped with engines, radar and other equipment made in China.
The carrier will land about 30 Chinese J-15 fighters and have about 2,000 of a crew.
The J-15 fighter is similar to Russia's cutting-edge Sukhoi Su-33 and as competent as the US F-18E/F, also known as the Super Hornet, fighter aircraft, the report said.
China is building another two aircraft carriers at a shipyard in Shanghai, the Voice of Russia quoted Pavel Kamennov, an expert at the Far East Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, as saying.
Kamennov said China would build its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and form an aircraft carrier group by 2020.
"China has been studying closely the experience of other countries in the aircraft carrier area, so it will undoubtedly acquire adequate experience," he told the radio station.
The Varyag was originally built by the former Soviet Union, which failed to complete the ship's construction before its collapse in 1991. Ukraine disarmed it and removed its engines before selling it to China.
When the refitting work is complete, China will then become the last of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and the 10th country in the world that owns an aircraft carrier.
Chinese Fire Drill
Sounds more like pocket carrier than anything else.
She has two L's and Lady Lex(Essex Class Training Carrier) was able to carry more planes than this into the 1990's.
Chain of command must be a bitch.
The other 2 are/will be full sized.
The current big boats of the U.S. Navy have a normal compliment of approx. 90 aircraft with a majority of those on deck. That allows a U.S. boat to launch 25-30 aircraft on a regular launch and to run cyclic operations for 12 hours on a normal "we aren't working that hard" pace.
This little Chinese boat is going to have at most 20 aircraft on deck and most likely will have to pretty much shoot the whole deck and wait for it to recover, refuel and reload, before launching again. They will also pretty much be limited to a small strike with little or no CAP, or just air defense. They basically need 10 parked with an empty ramp to park recovering aircraft in while leaving the landing area clear. I don't think they will have the deck space to do what we do, recovering an aircraft every 35-45 seconds in the day time, and every 60 seconds at night.
Varyag being towed from Ukraine to China, passing through Istanbul (Constantinople)
It's look just screams "soviet".
Its look just screams soviet.
Can't imagine why.
(hint: The Varyag, a vessel bought from Ukraine in 1998...)
Doesn't even have a full complement of electronics. I wonder if what Clinton sold them is going to be enough.
never saw this coming
they're going to ramp up their blue water experience as fast as possible
then come out with 50-100 carrier groups
it's china. that's how they play
Other way round. Most nations operate an air wing size that can be completely struck down into the hanger. 30 is about right for a 67,000 ton ship. (A Nimitz hanger normally holds only 45)
That picture is from before it reached China, they've had years to fix it up
No, it will become the "last of the five TO OWN an aircraft carrier".
>>> Chinese Fire Drill
No more so then the driver's education class sharing one car. They're just here to learn before taking command of new carriers of their own. Same goes for the carrier's pilots. These early classes will soon be commanding squadrons.
This is a school. Not a warship.
That depends upon whether the Chinese consider the Pacific Ocean their back door or their front door.
China is building an expansionist posture. They need room for their people, and all manner of raw materials for their industry.
My opinion is that the Pacific is their back door which they will defend. Their front door leads to Russia and India.
Vladi Putin had better watch out.
***That's the empty shell being towed from the Black Sea when they bought it. It's been enhanced since then (including phased array 3-D radar)***
If ChiCom trends are any indication, my wild arsed guess has to be this: Watch it grow, "exponentially", and "numerically", just as they did these itty bitty teeny weeny http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/08/china-builds-warships/ speedboats//.
My speculation: They just ordered some 89 or so Officer/skippers along with a number of thousand of sailors aboard the Shi-Lang and that can mean only one thing: they expect boats like this to be in the high double digits and likely fast paced...
I foresee a fleet of between 48 to maybe 60 of these expendable, cheap to produce, cutting edge technology boats in with the next ten years,
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A totally different Imran was revealed in 'Delhi Belly'. He surprised the audience and won accolades for the bold film.
Talking about having competitors like the Khans in the industry, Imran states, "Time and things have changed now. For me there are no Khans, probably I'll have to compete with the Kapoors."
Is he hinting at Ranbir Kapoor, whose ex-flame he will be romancing with in 'MBKD'?
The actor is eagerly awaiting the release of 'MBKD' as it releases on September 9. Having received success for 'Delhi Belly' at the box office, Imran hopes a similar fate for 'MBKD'.
"I feel that we as actors have to prove ourselves with every film of ours which releases every Friday. We are put to test with every forth coming film of ours."
Known as a chocolate boy in the industry, Imran likes to play the romantic man on screen. He says, "I love to do good films but if I were to pick a particular genre then it would be romantic comedy, only if it has a good script over other genres."
So we ask, how romantic are you off screen? "I have been in a relationship with Avantika for the past nine years… Now whatever experience I have gathered, I like to give it away to my friends."
We hope Ranbir Kapoor is making some good use of this knowledge.
And as he is making his space on the Bollywood map, the actor feels that the Hollywood-style of making movies should not be incorporated in the industry.
He says, "Our movies are known for our culture, so why pretend to make them in the Hollywood style? We are not supposed to make their kind of movies. Acknowledge what our country is and what knowledge we get from it." But still many filmmakers are treading on the path to west, following their trends. "Hollywood movies in India work only for a certain section of the society. Indians are loud, we like to dance, sing and do drama. We have to keep these things in mind and understand the emotions of our people. All I feel is that Bollywood should remain as it is," says Imran.
This actor has been in Bollywood for some time now and he shares his definition of the industry.
He says, "Bollywood will always remain something different from others, there is always something to look up to. Commercial films will never die in the industry. Lots of people think that dance, songs and lip-sing are crap. Many filmmakers have started making movies for a different audience, which they term as an international standard films. But such movies make no sense to me."
Mamu Aamir Khan has been a mentor for Imran in the industry. Coming from a filmy family Imran says, "Every actor or filmmaker who comes from a filmy background is because of the traditional movies. The clothes that we wear, the food that we eat all comes from this industry. We are paid for the songs, dance and you cannot stop that. The kinds of movies from where we come from are the part of our life."
Imran's great grandfather, the late Nasir Hussain too was a legend of Bollywood. "My grandfather has made movies in a traditional way. He was known for his musical touch in filmmaking. Today we live in a bungalow or have cars just because of these things. I think people should be proud of who we are and where we come from," says Imran.
Next on Imran's plate is Yash Raj Films' 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan' wherein he plays the romantic lead opposite Katrina Kaif. A song from the movie has incorporated the signature dancing styles of the three Khans of Bollywood – Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan.
Praising the Khans, Imran says, "Salman Khan has his own style. His electrifying style not only sets the silver screen ablaze but is also very popular. His charisma attracts the audience. Shah Rukh Khan is full of energy and has his own dignified steps, which again are liked by all. Aamir mamu is charming enough so his thudding steps create a thunder in the hearts of the onlookers."
So we ask Imran, who is the best amongst the all? Coming up a diplomatic answer he says, "I am no one to evaluate in competitive terms as to who is the best. All I can say is that the song is a tribute to all of them from our side. Their mesmerising persona has made them what they are today. Each one is very different but is still appealing."
Initially the title 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan' failed to attract Imran's attention and so did the narration by director Ali Abbas Zafar?
Imran says, "Adi (Aditya Chopra) had updated me that a young talented director, Ali will be directing this film so please come and meet him. Ali started narrating the story, I was listening to him but in my heart I had already decided not to do this flick. At that point I felt that this movie will not do well."
So finally what was it that made Imran Khan change his heart's decision? "One day my mom read the script and told me that I must do this movie because the film is a great comedy. And now after doing the film I have realised the heroic character which I have played is a meticulously simple character which everyone can identify with," says the actor.
Imran Khan has very high regards for filmmaker Aditya Chopra.
"I had heard about Adi, that he is very snobbish and strict, he does not talk much but I found him to be very dedicated, devoted and determined to make meaningful cinema. He does not look beyond cinema. He gets involved to such an extent that he unhesitatingly lends his ears to any positive or negative point about the film we work for. He listens to us patiently and if there is a relevant point, he brings about the necessary changes for the betterment of the film. Adi unhesitatingly incorporates it," says Imran.


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3) The Black Angels, Dec. 30-31, the Bluebird Theater, $29
Choosing a concert to go to this week pretty much hinges on what tone you want to end 2012 with/start 2013 with. So, if mid-temp, psychedelic grooves is the mood for you to start/end the year, then the Black Angels is the show for you. The best part is with tickets at only $29 it's more reasonably priced and less sold out than other shows.


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Illegal Haitian Adoptions Land Americans in Jailtoddler-times
An international scandal has ten Americans sitting in jail for allegedly trying to steal children away from Haiti in an illegal adoption scam.
Apparently they missed the memo on why now is NOT the time to adopt kids from Haiti?
Reuters reports the ten Americans were part of an Idaho-based mission group calling itself New Life Children's Refuge. The group has no official Website (one is supposedly under construction, but there is no site registered under the URL provided), but according to a memo released by Eastside Baptist, an associated church, the plan was to "Drive bus from Santo Domingo into Port au Prince, Haiti and gather 100 orphans from the streets and collapsed orphanages, then return to the DR."
So much for checking to ensure these kids were indeed orphans or following the rules of the Haitian government regarding adoption.
Reputable adoption officials, such as the Joint Council on International Children's Services, have been calling for moratoriums on Haitian adoptions in the wake of the disaster – to ensure the safety of the children is of the utmost concern, rather than risk kids who have simply been separated from their families being taken away or worse, the kids being sold into slavery or the sex trade. The lack of infrastructure has made reconnecting families a challenge for rescue workers, but that's the first step for these kids – placing them with a relative rather than a stranger, if possible.
According to the Reuters report, the folks with New Life had no proof the kids – ages two to twelve – were even orphans. And although they claim they had permission from the Dominican Republic government, the Haitian government – which still has oversight over what happens to its own citizens – has said they did NOT have permission to remove the kids.
The group's executive director, Laura Silsby, whose name is on the memo asking for donations and mapping out the plan for the "Haitian Orphan Rescue Mission," has said she planned to return to Haiti after the kids were out to take care of the paperwork. She says an orphanage in Haiti specifically asked for their help. Their mapped out plan shows they were planning to build a new orphanage in the Dominican Republic, renting a hotel for now to house the kids.
You know what they generally call people taking a group of kids out of a country without the government's permission? Kidnapping. Even if you have good intentions.
And good intentions do not an expert in orphans make. The potential for corruption in an orphanage thrown together by non-experts is high, and the kids are the ones who pay the ultimate price. Though mired in problems at the moment, the Haitian government still has the right – and I dare say the need – to determine what happens to the children of Haiti.
If you want to help, send money, not kidnappers (and not milk either)
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World Bank Approves GEF Grant for Energy Efficiency Programme in China
22 March 2011: The World Bank approved a US$13.4 million grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to provide technical assistance and capacity building to improve the quality and sustainability of energy efficiency programmes in three Chinese provinces.
The Provincial Energy Efficiency Scale-Up Project will help these provinces to meet their energy efficiency goals. Shandong Province is the largest energy consuming province with high level of industrialization. Shanxi Province is the largest coal producing province with one of the most energy intensive economies in China. And Jiangxi Province is in the process of large-scale industrialization. In all three provinces, the project will support activities aimed at: developing an energy efficiency service industry; establishing an energy efficiency monitoring, supervision, and information dissemination platform; and building capacity for energy efficiency programme management and supervision in local public-sector implementing agencies.
In addition, in Shanxi and Jiangxi Provinces, the project will assist in developing energy pricing and fiscal policies to strengthen incentives for energy efficiency activities and investments, and strengthening the energy efficiency statistics system. It will also help develop an energy efficiency appraisal system for fixed-assets investment in Jiangxi Province and support expansion of the building energy efficiency programme in public buildings in Shanxi Province. [World Bank Press Release]