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glock 27 mag problems!
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October 14, 2005, 01:28 PM
Has anyone run into this problem yet. When my G27 magazine is fully loaded with the 9 rounds, the slide is almost impossible to rack. Is this normal? I keep it loaded with 8 for that reason.
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October 14, 2005, 01:34 PM
Well first you need to ensure that the magazine if FIRMLY seated. I will say that with my new Glock 30, the mag springs are so tight that I simply CANNOT load 10 rounds +1 without having to pound the mag in. For that reason I carry 9 +1. Eventually I think the spring will relax.
October 14, 2005, 02:04 PM
FWIW- Its difficult for me to load my new 26 with 10rds on a closed slide; racking the slide is difficult as well. I only have ~100rds through the pistol, so its not even close to broken in...
Ken Rainey
October 14, 2005, 04:47 PM
Yes, it's "normal" because it's new but I'd use it with just 8 in the mag anyway....reason being that it's just that much less "drag" on the slide when it's cycling which in turn means that much more reliability...especially when you may not have a perfect grip in a "bad" situation. This is just another one of the reasons I down load my magazines. Every little thing that you can do for reliability is good.
October 14, 2005, 04:54 PM
Insert the mag with the slide locked back. Release the slide and the 1st round will chamber. Now it's loaded with 9 rounds.
My 27 is so tight that if I force a mag with 9rnds into the gun with the slide in battery then it will actually deform the top bullet in the mag. :eek:
October 14, 2005, 07:42 PM
what are you putting the mag in for when the slide isn;t locked back. Don't tell me you're carrying a paper weight....
Darth Ruger
October 15, 2005, 12:17 PM
Its difficult for me to load my new 26 with 10rds on a closed slide; racking the slide is difficult as well.
I've never had those problems with my 26. It's always been a simple matter to load a full mag with slide open or closed, no problem racking the slide with a full mag. It worked smooth as silk right out of the box. My carry load is 124 gr. Gold Dots.
October 15, 2005, 03:01 PM
I own a G26 & G27, and I've noticed the same thing ...
Another issue to possibly consider is that the slide's stripper rail (or pick-up rail, if you prefer) of the newer Glocks has a slight downward angle at the front. This means that when the slide is being restracted manually, from the closed/in-battery condition, with a fully loaded magazine inserted in the grip's magazine well, the top round is going to have to be depressed/deflected even further downward ... against an already fully compressed magazine spring ... as the downward angled front of the stripper rail has to be pulled back over the top round.
This adds some difficulty to the manual retraction of the slide when a fully loaded magazine is in place, as opposed to locking the slide back in the open/rearward position, and releasing it via one of the two approved methods (listed in the manual) to load a live round into the chamber when you're ready to use the pistol.
Also, the normal recoil forces generated during firing are such that this isn't an issue when the pistol is being fired.
Like other folks have mentioned, I also found that as my magazine springs relaxed a bit ... from both range usage and being left loaded ... I found it much easier to load the magazines to the full capacity.
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October 15, 2005, 03:23 PM
I have owned my Glock 27 for two years now and have put about 700 rounds through it. I purchased two brand new factory mags for it and experienced the same problem. The reason why it's so tight is because the new spring isn't broken in yet and therefore will be more stiff for a while. I kept my new mags fully loaded for a month (not for carry, just in the safe) and it cleared up the problem. If that doesn't work, send it back to Glock with a work order describing the symptoms and they'll fix it.
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Circa 1950 Hopalong Cassidy Rarities Collection Including 1952 Hopalong-Aid Set
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Hopalong Cassidy, a fictional character created by author Clarence E. Mulfor in 1904, enjoyed a successful run in both print and film, but it wasn't until actor William Boyd brought the character to television in 1949 that "Hoppy" became a national phenomenon. Hopalong Cassidy was the first Western series on television and the popularity of the show resulted in an unprecedented marketing boom. Offered here are three rare Hopalong Cassidy items dating from the height of his popularity in the early 1950s. 1) Hopalong Cassidy birthday card (4.5 x 5.5 inches) in Near Mint condition. This is a fascinating birthday card for card collectors as included in its design is an actual unopened one-cent wax pack of 1950 Bowman Hopalong Cassidy cards, which is taped inside as issued. The front of the card even references the pack ("Well, by gum! It's Hoppy!"). The original white envelope accompanies (Nr-Mt). 2) Extraordinarily rare complete set of Hopalong-Aid picture cards, complete in its original mailing envelope. The set is comprised of twelve cards (3 x 4 inches), each picturing "Hoppy" in a different pose and featuring his facsimile signature on the front. The original mailing fold-over envelope is postmarked "Mar 25 1952," and the reverse features a picture of Cassidy as well as a promotional pitch for "Hopalong-Aid" (a powdered drink). The rarity of this set cannot be overstated. Single cards from this set are hardly ever seen and according to our very knowledgeable consignor this is the only complete set in the hobby (at the very least we have never seen another). Further distinguishing the set is its condition. Aside from some extremely minor corner wear to a few of the cards, the set (and accompanying mailing envelope that closes with flap) is in overall Near Mint condition. 3) The final item is a paper advertising insert or package design produced by Topps advertising for "Hoppy's Wagon Wheel Pops." The insert (10.5 x 10.5 inches) features a portrait photo of Cassidy in the center. A copyright date (1950) and the Topps credit appears in the bottom right corner. This colorful insert is printed on thin paper stock. We have never seen this before. We have been told that one came with each carton of Topps "Hoppy's Wagon Wheel Pops" but cannot verify exactly how this was distributed. This is a very interesting, substantial, and early Topps Hoppy-endorsed product-related advertising piece. Tiny edge tear and a few light surface wrinkles, otherwise in Excellent condition. Total: 3 items. Reserve $400. Estimate (open). SOLD FOR $1,762.50
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Acer Iconia One 7 B1-730
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Seven times the charm. The time has come for Acer to update their Iconia One 7 budget tablet with new technology. The new machine once again runs on an Intel Atom processor, and the 7-inch IPS display offers HD resolution. Beyond that, the tablet also houses 8 GB of flash memory, a microSD slot and WLAN b/g/n. At a price of about 100 Euros (~$135), Acer's new Iconia One is a good deal.
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A fairly average contender within the 7″ tablet category this. There were a few too many creaks from the chassis and it twisted all too easily – making the screen produce some strange colours. My main gripes are the sheer amount of apps pre-installed. Sure, I can understand one or two apps, but the entire Amazon suite? This isn't a Kindle, why is it all here? And why do I need all the other additions too?
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This is a 7inch Android Tablet, from the same range as the A1 I reviewed in June. This looks and feels quite different and I have not really worked out why the only thing I noticed – remember I am a man – is this this was black and the A1 was cream.
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The Acer Iconia One 7 is a tablet aimed at the budget market sector. The Acer Iconia One 7 is a tablet aimed at the budget market sector. As its title indicates, this tablet is of the 7-inch variety. In the past I have looked at various Acer laptops and now I have the opportunity to check out one of the company's tablets.
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—Mary Beth Clark
To: Beth
Thank you for a wonderful 36 years. Nice of PHC to have this great show on our anniversary
—Terry Sawyers
To: The West Coast Shapiro Family
To keeping the 30 year family tradition of cooking diner and listening to the show. Just don't forget to top it off with Catchup!
—Liz Shapiro
To: Anna
To a swan lost "down under": I got your named read out by GK. Will you call me back now? Miss you.
—Daniel Dittrick
To: Anna and William and Mrs Howe
A big hello from Texas to my little sister and brother,there in the audience tonight (Cary, NC) and,to my beloved home state of NC! Happy Happy Happy from your jealous big sister! Wish I was there with you! And an enormous thank you to Mrs Howe in Charlotte NC for turning me on to "The Prairie Home Companion" and great kindness some 20 plus years ago. Love to all!
—Susan Blair
To: Lindsey
You make it possible to sail through stormy weather. Thank you for sharing this special evening with me.
—Duke Meloling
To: Margaret Brooks
Happy Birthday Mom!
—Abbe Brooks
To: Ralf
To Ralf: Thanks for coming to Cary with me tonight to hear Prairie Home Companion. I am not going to tell you how much these last minute lawn seats cost us, but it is worth it.
—Deborah Cousins
To: All Eagle Scouts
Congratulations on 100 years of the Eagle Scout award. Carson got his despite brain injury. We hope his brother, Victor, will earn his this year.
—Doug and Heather Thomas
To: Davis
Congratulations for swimming in the NC state Special Olympics this weekend.
—Johanna Anderson
To: Jenny & David
Welcome to your first Prairie Home Companion show! How exciting! Wish WE were there! Mom & Dad Green
—Betsy & Dan Green
To: Tim & Chris Murray
Wish you were here with us this beautiful night, this wonderful theater, and this fabulous show . . . oh, and don't forget the Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival weekend. You'll be having some guests!
—David & Katrin Schwerbrock
To: Julia
Congratulations to my thoroughly beautiful daughter on her graduation from high school and her new beginnings as a fourth generation Guilford College student. You make my life complete everyday.
—Karrie Manson
To: Ed Holub
Happy 51st birthday to Ed "The Hatchet" Holub. Only 49 to go!
—Christine Moorman
To: Michael Paul Hansen
Congratulations from Grandma as you graduate from California Polytechnic State University with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. I am so proud of you.
—Greta Hansen
To: Marschelle in Cincinnati
Happy Birthday Month Mom. The air filters you wanted will be on their way shortly. This has been your daily dose of daughter. Love,
—Jessica Silverman
To: Melissa and Alexia
Thanks you for visiting us this week in honor of Aunt Carol Pugh. The Boys had a fantastic time getting to know you. We hate to see you go back to California. Love, Andrea, Matt, Glenn, and Murphy
—Andrea Thomson
To: Carter
Thanks,Son, for buying us tickets for tonight's show. Great memories of listening to Prairie Home for the last 30 years! Love,Dad and Mom
—Estes Thompson
June 1, 2012
To: Marvin Johns
Hello to Marvelous Marvin celebrating his Double Golden Birthday (finally! with Garrison at Koka Booth).
—Sally Johns
To: ruth mcmains
Dear mom, Happy 83rd birthday. Please drive the beemer slower than your age. Love kay
—kay groski
To: Bruce
Sorry I broke my leg, honey. It wasn't to get out of the midnight feedings. Thanks for being an everpatient husband and father!
—Sara Aycock
To: Sheilah & Ned Egan (aka Mom & Dad or Nana & Papa)
Happy 41st wedding anniversary--this is better than a card, right?! Love from your family in NC.
—Sarah Warren
To: Emily
Happy Birthday this coming Wednesday.
—Susan, Duane, and Lydia Osgood
To: Brina (Pronounced "Bree-nuh")
Dear Cuppy Cake - I don't usually allow people to throw a grape into my eye, but for you, I'll make an exception. Happy Birthday!
—Luke Montoya
To: David and Carole Seitz (Pronounced, "Sights")
Dear Mom and Dad, Wishing you a happy 45th wedding anniversary. Give yourselves a pat on the back. Love, John and Laura
—John Seitz (Pronounced, "Sights")
To: Jack Martin
Happy 70th Birthday Dad with love from Martha, Jennifer, Beth, and Andy. Hope you enjoy your new knee. (Note: Dad will be attending the Cary show!!)
—Jennifer Fuller
To: Joe Gaughran
We are finally here, honey! Attending a live broadcast of Prairie Home Companion...our marriage is complete. Happy Birthday!
—Lindsay Gaughran
May 31, 2012
To: Geoff
Thank you for 8 years of wedded bliss! Who knew that this Minnesota girl needed to come to North Carolina to find her Norwegian bachelor?
—Beth Harris
To: Susann
Thank you for a beautiful new year in this lovely city where you taught me how to live again, as opposed to being miserable, in Minnesota. And it's pronounced "Ruf," not "Roof."
—Ben Schmit
May 30, 2012
To: Sean
Just because it's your birthday doesn't mean it's not still Caturday, but we can share.
—Maude and Darla Cat
To: Jim Sellers
Happy 29th Birthday to brother, Adam; and Congratulations to father, Jim on his retirement after 33 years in the criminal justice field. Sit back and relax finally, you've earned it.
—Dan Sellers
May 27, 2012
To: Amanda Northrup
I am so glad to be sharing this special night with you. Hope the show is all you dreamed of and more!
—Ashley Pompey
To: Curt & Elaine and Larry & Irene
Happy 62nd wedding anniversary to both sets of parents, you are our inspiration
—Rich & Sharon Hallberg
To: Sharon
I have listened for several years in the closet for my wife disliks PHC as much as I love it.Happy 41st Sharon, Love you!
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Old Sweet Songs: A Prairie Home Companion 1974-1976
Lovingly selected from the earliest archives of A Prairie Home Companion, this heirloom collection represents the music from earliest years of the now legendary show: 1974–1976. With songs and tunes from jazz pianist Butch Thompson, mandolin maestro Peter Ostroushko, Dakota Dave Hull and the first house band, The Powdermilk Biscuit Band (Adam Granger, Bob Douglas and Mary DuShane).


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CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) - Michelle Wie of Honolulu struggled on the front nine en route to a 1-over-par 73 in Friday's second round of the LPGA Thailand, leaving her two shots behind the leader, Anna Nordqvist.
Wie had four bogeys, all but one on the front, and three birdies, all after making the turn, and was at 4-under 140, tied for fifth place with Stacy Lewis.
Nordqvist made a pair of late bogeys for a 72.
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Sandra Gal (70), Julieta Granada (68) and Azahara Munoz (68) were all one shot back.
Players again got a break from the typical hot, humid conditions - temperatures have only reached the 70s on each of the first two days at Siam Country Club. Light showers Friday morning left the greens and fairways softer than usual.
"I think we all expected it to be warmer," Nordqvist said. "Today with a little bit of rain and overcast it felt like I still had a lot of the energy leaving the 18th green."
Nordqvist bogeyed Nos. 16 and 18. She finished with three birdies and three bogeys.
"There were some tough pins out there," Nordqvist said. "A lot of them were on ridges, and I felt like I hit a lot of good shots and kept spinning off the ridges. Not much you can do. Felt like I hit it solid. A little disappointed to finish with a bogey on the last.
"Overall, been hitting it great. Today, I felt like all things were good. Just couldn't get any putts to drop."
Granada had a bogey-free round.
"I holed out twice with lob shots, so that was nice," Granada said. "It was very welcome."
Lewis had seven birdies and four bogeys in a 69.
Top-ranked Inbee Park, the defending champion, was 2 under after a 71.


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Talk about winning over your step-daughter-to-be. When director Len Wiseman wed Van Helsing star Kate Beckinsale at L.A.'s Hotel Bel-Air May 9, he gave her daughter (and head flower girl) Lily, 5, a tiny ring of her own "and asked her to marry him too," says one guest. "It was a really sweet moment. Len and Lily have an amazing bond."
Like daughter, like mother. Beckinsale, 30, who walked down the aisle 45 minutes late in her strapless white Vera Wang gown, and Wiseman, 31, "are incredible together," says another invitee. And have been, says wedding planner Mindy Weiss, since they met on the set of the '03 film Underworld. When she planned their wedding—the first for both—"I was reminded of Kate's movie Serendipity," about a couple united by destiny, Weiss says. "They are meant to be with each other."
After the ceremony, attended by 140 guests (actor Scott Speedman among them), the grownups danced while Lily, whose dad is actor Michael Sheen, and 27 pals watched movies. As for the newlyweds, "They kept saying they thank their lucky stars they met," says a guest. Now, that's serendipity.
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"There are essential things we do not know about Senator Obama"
… and what we DO know, what is starting to come to light in the weeks before the election, is unbelievably bad. Like Barack Obama's "abetting" Wall Street corruption and silence on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac when John McCain tried to defuse the bomb.
Where other candidates have to explain themselves and their records, Senator Obama seems to think he's above all that.
All ye who have been weak of heart – ye conservatives and regular folks and middle of the road Americans – who have watched in horror as your country launches itself over a cliff with the momentum of the mindless Obama cult of personality: Be strong. Though you have felt increasingly powerless and starved for rationality, John McCain is here and he is serving red meat.
The gloves are off. And John McCain needs to bring them to the debate tomorrow, for slapping purposes. The gauntlet is now thrown down: We won't let Barack Obama hoodwink America.


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Jury in Erie 'pizza bomber' trial to resume deliberations Monday
The jury in the "pizza bomber" trial of Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong failed to reach a verdict after deliberating more than seven hours on Friday, and will resume deliberations at 9:30 a.m. on Monday.
U.S. District Judge Sean J. McLaughlin released the seven women and five men for the weekend at 4:45 p.m. on Friday.
Deliberations started Friday at 9:30 a.m. The defense and U.S. Attorney's Office rested their cases on Thursday after presenting testimony over nine days in federal court in Erie.
Diehl-Armstrong, 61, is accused of conspiring in the plot in which pizza deliveryman Brian Wells robbed a bank in Summit Township and was killed minutes later when a bomb locked to his neck exploded on Aug. 28, 2003.
The jurors asked McLaughlin their only question of the day at about 11:45 a.m. Friday: whether they could watch a video of William A. Rothstein, Diehl-Armstrong's former fiance, who died of cancer in July 2004 at age 60. McLaughlin granted the request.
The video, which the jury saw during the trial, shows Rothstein leading police on tours of his and Diehl-Armstrong's houses after he called 911 on Sept. 20, 2003, and said the body of Diehl-Armstrong's boyfriend, James Roden, 45, was in a freezer in his garage. Rothstein told police Diehl-Armstrong killed Roden, and that he put his body in the freezer for her.
The U.S. Attorney's Office is alleging Diehl-Armstrong, as part of the "pizza bomber" conspiracy, killed Roden to keep him from going to the police about the plot. Diehl-Armstrong pleaded guilty but mentally ill in 2005 in Erie County Court in Roden's death, and is serving a state prison sentence of seven to 20 years. She testified she killed Roden in a dispute over a robbery at her house on May 30, 2003.
Witnesses testified that Rothstein made the collar bomb and locked it to neck of Wells, 46. Diehl-Armstrong said Rothstein framed her.
She was indicted in July 2007, and is accused of the felonies of armed bank robbery, conspiracy to commit armed bank robbery and using a destructive device in a crime of violence. The case is in federal court because of the bank robbery.
The government charged Diehl-Armstrong with aiding and abetting, not being a principal in the crimes.
One element the U.S. Attorney's Office must prove, according to the jury instructions read on Thursday, is that Diehl-Armstrong "knowingly and intentionally" joined the conspiracy.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Marshall Piccinini argued to the jury that Diehl-Armstrong's own statements and other evidence show she joined the conspiracy, which included Rothstein, and she knew what the co-conspirators were up to.
Diehl-Armstrong's court-appointed lawyer, Douglas Sughrue, argued Diehl-Armstrong only "kept bad company," which is not a crime under the conspiracy law.
Diehl-Armstrong, who suffers from a bipolar disorder, chattered angrily at Sughrue throughout her trial. But she joked with him Friday after McLaughlin called the jurors into his courtroom and dismissed them for the weekend. The marshals brought Diehl-Armstrong from a holding cell to the courtroom.
While escorting her out of the courtroom, a marshal chided Diehl-Armstrong that maybe Sughrue would go trick-or-treating this weekend.
"He doesn't even need to wear a costume," Diehl-Armstrong said.
"One last dig," Sughrue said with a smile.
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SEATTLE — Backers of new laws that legalized marijuana in Washington and Colorado were cautiously optimistic after President Barack Obama said Uncle Sam wouldn't pursue pot users in those states.
Following the November votes in Washington and Colorado the Justice Department reiterated that marijuana remains illegal under federal law, but had been vague about what its specific response would be.
In a Barbara Walters interview airing Friday on ABC, President Barack Obama said: "It does not make sense from a prioritization point of view" to focus on drug use in states where it is now legal.
Marijuana activists were relieved at Obama's comments, but still had questions about how regulation will work. They said even if individual users aren't charged with crimes, marijuana producers and sellers could be subject to prosecution, civil forfeiture and other legal roadblocks.
And the president didn't specifically address how the federal government would respond to state officials in Washington and Colorado, who under the new laws are now tasked with coming up with regulations for commercial pot sales.
Obama simply told Walters that going after "recreational users" would not be a "top priority."
"There's some signal of hope," Alison Holcomb, who led Washington's legalization drive, said of Obama's statements. "I think it's correct that we ultimately we need a legislative resolution."
But Tom Angell of the group Marijuana Majority said Obama's comment don't add anything new. He said the federal government rarely goes after users and Obama can do more besides passing the responsibility to Congress. Angell said Obama can use executive power to reclassify marijuana as a legal drug.
Federal prosecutors haven't targeted users in the 18 states and Washington, D.C. that allow people to use marijuana for medical reasons. However, federal agents have still cracked down on dozens of dispensaries in some of those states.
Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., said Obama's statements weren't definitive but were encouraging.
"I think the president's comments are a good sign that the federal government might be willing to work with our state as we work to develop a new regulatory model for marijuana," she said. "There is a conflict between federal law and state law on this issue, we need to continue to work through that."
Legalization activists in Colorado tried and failed to get the president to take a stand on the marijuana measure on his many campaign trips to the battleground state.
"It was frustrating," said Joe Megyesy, a spokesman for Colorado marijuana legalization group.
"Here's the president, an admitted marijuana user in his youth, who's previously shown strong support for this, and then he didn't want to touch it because it was such a close race."
Megyesy said Obama's comments were "good news," but left unanswered many questions about how marijuana regulation will work. Even if individual users aren't charged with crimes, marijuana producers and sellers could be subject to prosecution and civil forfeiture and other legal roadblocks. Marijuana is a crop that can't be insured, and federal drug law prevents banks from knowingly serving the industry, leaving it a cash-only business that's difficult to regulate.
Possession of up to an ounce of marijuana is now legal for adults over 21 in both Washington and Colorado.
Washington's Liquor Control Board, which has been regulating alcohol for 78 years, now has a year to adopt rules for the fledgling pot industry.
Colorado's marijuana measure requires lawmakers to allow commercial pot sales, and a state task force that will begin writing those regulations meets Monday.
State officials have reached out to the Justice Department seeking help on regulating a new legal marijuana industry but haven't heard back.
The votes in Washington and Colorado were just the latest developments in the debate over marijuana use in the United States.
Under a law that takes effect April 1, adults in Rhode Island caught with an ounce or less of marijuana would face a $150 civil fine and a state representative has said she plans to re-introduce legislation to legalize marijuana. Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin and many lawmakers are pushing for decriminalization in that state.


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Winning tickets sought in $588M Powerball jackpot
DEARBORN, Mo. -- The search is on for the country's newest multimillionaires, holders of two tickets that matched all six numbers to split a record $588 million Powerball jackpot.
Lottery officials said Thursday that the winning tickets matching all six numbers were sold at a convenience store in suburban Phoenix and a gas station just off an interstate highway in a small northwestern Missouri town. Neither ticket holder had come forward.
The mystery fueled a giddy mood at the Trex Mart just outside Dearborn, Mo., as lottery officials and the media descended on the town of 500 people.
Cashiers Kristi Williams and Kelly Blount greeted customers with big smiles and questions about whether they had bought the winning ticket. No one had come forward to claim the prize by late Thursday morning, Missouri Lottery officials said.
"It's just awesome," Williams said. "It's so exciting. We can't even work."
Karen Meyers, a server at the Cook's Corner Cafe, where the daily special was roast beef and potatoes, said she didn't believe it at first when she heard the winning ticket had been sold nearby.
"I think it's wonderful! I hope someone local won it, not someone just passing through," she said. "It's a small town where everyone is really nice."
Unsuccessful ticket buyer Kevin Bryan said the only other local lottery win he could remember was when an area farmer won about $100,000 in a scratch-off game years ago "and bought himself a combine."
The winning ticket sold in Arizona was purchased at a 4 Sons Food Store in Fountain Hills, state lottery officials said. Customers poured into the store, to check their tickets and share in the big moment.
"I think it's crazy, and I also think it's great," said Bob Chebat, who manages the 4 Sons. "I'm glad that all that work yesterday wasn't for nothing."
Clerks at 4 Sons sold 986 Powerball tickets Wednesday, which was well above average.


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LOS ANGELES -- Michael Jackson's family wants a private autopsy of the pop icon because of unanswered questions about how he died and the doctor who was with him, the Rev. Jesse Jackson said Saturday.
"It's abnormal. He couldn't be found," he told The Associated Press from Chicago a day after visiting the Jackson family. "We don't know what happened. Was he injected and with what? All reasonable doubt should be addressed."
Investigation Continues
People close to Jackson have said since his death that they were concerned about the superstar's use of painkillers. Los Angeles County medical examiners completed an autopsy Friday and said Jackson had taken prescription medication.
Medical officials also said there was no indication of trauma or foul play. An official cause of death could take weeks.
The coroner's office released the body to Jackson's family Friday night. There was no immediate word on who would perform the second autopsy or where it might take place. Jesse Jackson described the family as grief-stricken.
"They're hurt because they lost a son. But the wound is now being kept open by the mystery and unanswered questions of the cause of death," he said.
Two days after Jackson died at a Los Angeles hospital, his most famous sister, Janet, arrived at the mansion Jackson had been renting. She drove up in a Bentley and left without addressing reporters.
Moving vans also showed up at the Jackson home, leaving about an hour later. There was no indication what they might have taken away.
No Word on Funeral
There was also no word from the Jackson family on funeral plans. Many of Jackson's relatives have gathered at the family's Encino compound, caring there for Jackson's three children.
A person close to the family told The Associated Press they feel upset and angry by about a perceived lack of information about those who were around the pop superstar in his final days. The person requested anonymity because of the delicate nature of the situation.
Jackson had been rehearsing for 50 London concerts aimed at restoring his crown as the King of Pop. He died Thursday at age 50 after what his family said appeared to be cardiac arrest.
A 911 call from Jackson's rented home reported that his personal doctor was trying to revive him without success. Police have talked to Dr. Conrad Murray and have said they intend to speak with him again but have stressed he is not a criminal suspect.
Murray has yet to speak publicly since Jackson's death. Police towed his car from Jackson's home hours after Jackson died and said later it could contain medication or other evidence. Coroner's officials also said Jackson was taking prescription medication but declined to elaborate.
Lawyer Hired
A lawyer at a Houston firm, William M. Stradley, confirmed Murray had hired his firm and said one of its partners was meeting with Los Angeles police on Saturday. Stradley said Murray accompanied Michael Jackson to the hospital.
"He was there from the beginning and he's been cooperating with police from the very beginning," Stradley said. "Dr. Murray has never left L.A. since Mr. Jackson's death, and he remains there."
Murray lives in Las Vegas but apparently left his practice and moved in with Jackson about two weeks ago. No one answered the door Saturday at his Las Vegas home, which property records show Murray bought five years ago for $1.1 million.
The promoter of the series of London concerts that Jackson was to begin next month has said Jackson personally insisted Murray be on the payroll.
Prescription Painkillers
Also Saturday, spiritual teacher Dr. Deepak Chopra said he had been concerned since 2005 that Jackson was abusing prescription painkillers and most recently spoke to the pop star about suspected drug use six months ago.
Chopra said Jackson, a longtime friend, asked him for painkillers in 2005 when the singer was staying with him following his trial on sex abuse allegations. Chopra said he refused. He also said the nanny of Jackson's children repeatedly contacted him with concerns about Jackson's drug use over the next four years.
He said she told him a number of doctors would visit Jackson's homes in Santa Barbara County, Los Angeles, Miami and New York. Whenever the subject came up, Jackson would avoid his calls, Chopra said.
Associated Press writers Sophia Tareen in Chicago, Juan A. Lozano in Houston, and Gillian Flaccus, Brooke Donald, Beth Harris and Mike Blood and AP Global Media Services Production Manager Nico Maounis in Los Angeles contributed to this report.
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The Garfield Heights Recreation Department is hosting a Dog Days Weekend Aug. 3 and 4 at the Dan Kostel Recreation Center, 5411 Turney Road. Residents with two proofs of identification will be admitted free to the pool during Resident Appreciation Day from 1-7 p.m. Saturday. The concession stand will offer specials.
On Sunday, the public is invited to the 37th Annual Kids Dog Show emceed by FOX-8 TV weatherman Dick Goddard and hosted by Dr. Richard Thompson of The Family Pet Clinic, an event sponsor. A Garfield Heights Police K-9 unit will make an appearance. The Kids Dog Show begins at 2 p.m. in the ice rink area of the recreation center.
The pool is open from 1-7 p.m., Sunday with regular admission. The concession stand will offer specials. For information, call the recreation department at 216-475-7575.


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Let's be frank: the thing that led me to learning how to sell furniture on Craigslist was a total First World Problem. Simply put, after a cross country move from a large house to a small one, I had too much furniture.
Too. Much. Stuff.
Due to size constraints and room layouts, we had quite a few pieces of furniture that just wouldn't work for us. In the past, we'd sold random items on Craigslist, so we decided to go that route again. I've learned a few things about how to get the most bang for your buck with a Craigslist sale, so I thought I'd share them with you. I've got 5 Handy tips that I'll break down into more detailed information.
1. Prepare & Price
2. Protect Your Privacy
3. Post to Sell
4. Patience
5. Payoff
Here are the Details:
1. Prepare & Price Before You List
Before you post your furniture ad on Craigslist, there are a few things you should take care of so that you can create the best possible listing and get the best possible price for your item.
- Reality Check. Take a hard look at what you want to sell. Make note of the condition, checking carefully for flaws. Check out Ebay's definitions of condition and decide in which category your furniture fits. Also consider the quality of the piece. Is it solid wood? Particle board with a laminate veneer? If you can, try to remember the brand. If you can find evidence of the brand that is photographable (is that even a word?), even better.
- Measure it. Measure it from every possible direction and write down those measurements. This will come in handy when you are looking at comparisons and when you create your ad.
- Take pictures of it. I'll go into more detail about this further down, but pictures are key. Take the best photos you can of the furniture in the best light available. (Move them outside if necessary.) Make sure you have clear (not blurry!) shots from several angles. Big Tip: if you are currently storing the item in your garage, move it outside or–ideally–back into the house before you take the pictures, even if you move it right back in. Garage photos are depressing and scream, "This couch is full of sawdust and spider eggs!" Not the image you want to convey if you are hoping to make some money
- Do your research. First, check online to see what similar items are selling for new. Make sure you are comparing apples to apples, here. If you own a laminate covered particle board shelf, don't compare it to a shelf of the same size that is solid wood. Next, check online to see what prices are being asked for similar used pieces. Then, check a variety of sources (Ebay, local newspaper, etc.), but make sure you do a thorough search of your local Craigslist to see what the competition is asking.
- Price it Right. Doing your research to find out what similar pieces are going for both new and used is going to help a lot with determining a good price range for your furniture. Obviously, you can't expect to get the price of a new piece of furniture when you list something on Craigslist–even if it is in pristine condition. Let's be realistic: if someone wants to pay the price of new furniture, they are going to go to a store and pick exactly what they want. People shopping on Craigslist want to get a deal. If you've noticed that there are very few items of furniture like yours listed on Craigslist, you have some wiggle room for pricing. But if there are a dozen other patio sets just like yours for sale in your local Craigslist, then you will need to consider the competition when you price yours.
My best tip for pricing furniture is to take advantage of your local home consignment store. Mine will let me email them pictures of what I'm interested in selling, and they will give me an estimate of what they think they could get for it. Some places will come to your house to view it in person, depending on the furniture. At the consignment store I've worked with, the deal is that you get 50% of whatever your item sells for. So, if they tell me that they would price my bookshelf at $300, my take if it sells at that price would be $150. This gives me some important guidelines for pricing. First of all, I know that someone who sells furniture all the time thinks that my bookshelf is worth pricing at $300. Second of all, it gives me a price limit when I am negotiating. If the Consignment store thinks they can offer me a $150 profit, there's no incentive to drop below that price when I negotiate with Craigslist customers.
2. Protect Your Privacy
I've had pretty good experiences with doing business on Craigslist, but the possibility of things going awry or weirdos getting your address do exist. So we've done two things to maintain as much privacy as we can with our Craigslist ads.
- Email. Craigslist requires an email address when you create your listings. They have a nifty feature that protects that address during correspondence. But we like the added assurance of having a separate email account just for our Craigslist postings. It's easy to set up a Gmail account just for that.
- Phone. I like to list a phone number in my ads, in case someone wants to talk to me directly about the item. There's no way I'd post my home number or cell phone number on Craigslist, since there's no way to monitor who gets that number and what they do with it. Instead, we list a Google Voice number. This has several advantages. 1) It's not searchably connected with our home address. 2) We can set it up so that when the number is dialed, it rings any phone we want; we can receive Google Voice calls on both our land line and cell phones, meaning we'll never miss a call about the bookshelf!
- Rules about showings. Eventually, you are going to have to meet with someone in person to sell your item. Decide in advance what your rules are about showings. If you want another adult present or you don't want to have people come to your home to see things, then you'll have to figure out how to do that. You may even want to set up your ad to be conducive to following those rules, by stating, "We can show this to you any evening from 6-8" or "Come to Peterson Park Saturday morning from 9-noon to take a look at this sofa." I let potential customers know which town I live them, but tell them to call me when they are on the way to get my address.
3. Post to Sell
With advanced preparations done, the next step is creating your ad. Craigslist has a very user-friendly set up that totally walks you through creating a posting, so I'm not going to tell you how to do that. What I will tell you is how you can create a post that will generate lots of interest, eliminate casual inquiries, and hopefully sell your furniture faster.
- It's all about the pictures. Craigslist is searchable, and gives you the option to narrow your search by eliminating the ads that don't have pictures. Everyone wants to see a picture of what is being sold. In fact, they'd really like to see pictures of what is being sold from different angles. No one wants to waste a trip to see a piece of furniture and find out it's not what they want. So, posting great pictures that show of every side of your furniture piece and even point out a flaw here and there are the best way to ensure that someone who comes to see the item you've listed is actually going to leave with it. The other advantage of posting lots of great pictures of your item is that it totally puts you ahead of the competition on Craigslist, who have posted dark, grainy photographs of a similar item.
- Staged pictures sell faster than unstaged pictures. I've definitely learned my lesson on this. Earlier this spring, I posted an add for some gorgeous, solid maple bookshelves. They were sitting in a room jam packed with furniture, and didn't have any books on them. They eventually sold, but it took over a month. Recently, I posted an ad for a cabinet that wasn't nearly as nice as those shelves. This time, I staged the pictures, making the cabinet look like something useful and pretty. It sold in 3 days. I'm sure there were other factors involved, but the fact remains that I get way more interest in my postings when they are staged. Below are two examples of Craigslist ads that I've posted. Check out how quickly the staged one sold in comparison to the unstaged:
- Make the title of your ad count. This is what people will see when they search listings, so try to offer the details you think people will be searching for. "Table in excellent used condition seats 6" is going to generate more interest from the buyers you want than "Table" will.
- Details, details, details. Put as much detail in your listing as possible so that you won't waste a bunch of time answering queries from people who really don't need/want what you've got. Describe the condition, the dimensions, the finish, the color, the fabric, the number of shelves, etc. I've even started including links to DIY furniture makeovers that involved a piece similar to the one I'm advertising. Here's one of my adds:
We're selling this Colonial style, solid pine toy chest for $40. It has a natural (light) finish. It is 43 inches wide, 16 inches deep, and 29 inches at it's highest point. The seat is hinged, and opens to reveal a large toy storage area. This toy bench has sustained moderate wear and tear in our children's bedrooms over the years, but it is still very sturdy. A do-it-yourselfer could easily transform it into something like this:http://www.remodelaholic.com/2011/01/toy-box-bench-make-over/ or like this: http://roseandcole.blogspot.com/2012/06/diy-bench-makeover.html
- The price is right. If you've done your research and feel good about the price you've chosen, list it with pride. If you've noted that there's quite a bit of competition out there to sell similar items, make yours more attractive by stating "Price negotiable" or "Best offer accepted" or something similar. On the other hand, if your item is unique, feel free to price it for 10-25% more than you hope to get for it. People like to think they are getting a good deal, so give yourself some wiggle room to drop the price if someone wants to negotiate.
4. Patience
One thing I've definitely learned about selling furniture on Craigslist is that it requires patience. Initially, patience will be required as you field inquiries about what you are selling. Idiots are out there, people. No matter how detailed your ad is, you will still get calls from people who want to know how many people your table that seats six will really seat. Or who will want to know which store they can go to to buy chairs like the ones you are selling. Or they will ask for ridiculous favors. Once, despite a detailed description of seating capacity and dimensions, I had a woman come look at the table I was selling only to complain, "This isn't any bigger than the table I've already got!" Here's a sampling of some of the more bothersome inquiries I've received:
Now that you don't have the chairs available with the table and I am going to have to spend time and money looking for matching chairs…..would you take $20 for the table, I will come get it ASAP. Let me know.
I really want the bench, but I live in Fairfield, so its an hour drive each way for me and I have a 9 month old. Do you by chance come into Sacramento or Vacaville for anything so we could meet??
We are a low income family looking for a table. We would like to have a table like yours to sit around for family dinners, but we can't afford it. Would you give us this one for $5?
Yes, you can sell things on Craigslist, but it will quite possibly drive you nuts.
Patience is also required when it comes to negotiating a price. Listing items on Craigslist is completely free, and you can list them over and over again if they don't sell. Recognize that it may take a while for the right buyer to come along–especially if the item you are selling is priced over $100. If you are confident that you've priced an item fairly, don't start dropping the price if it doesn't sell right away. Keep your posting active, refresh it as often as possible, and wait for the right buyer. Case in point: I listed a pretty little colonial-style toy chest, recently. For the first week, I only got casual inquiries and a few people that said they wanted to see it but never showed up. Because I felt confident that my price was fair, I refreshed the ad and kept it at the same price. Within 24 hours, I had three people who wanted to see it on the same day. One of the callers beat the others by 15 minutes in coming to see it, and took it right away for my asking price.
5. Payoff
Hopefully, if you've done the things I've suggested, you'll soon have some cash in hand for the furniture you've listed on Craigslist. Don't let final negotiations throw you off. Again, patience is key! (See above.) My gorgeous maple bookshelves were listed for at least 5 weeks before the right buyer came along. And they sold for only $50 less than their original list price–a price drop of only 10%. Knowing their value, I was willing to wait until someone else recognized it and forked out the money. Along the way, I had plenty of offers to sell that were far below what I eventually got for them. One person offered to trade a computer monitor for them–sad trombone music. As lowball offers came in, it helped me to remember that Ikea offers plenty of new option for people who have a $100 shelving budget, so I just had to hold out for a buyer that didn't want an Ikea bookshelf.
I should mention that occasionally you will have people ask about delivering items or having you hold them until they come pick them up later. Be careful with this. If you agree to hold an item, print an agreement and have the buyer sign it. Accept only a non-refundable, cash deposit from the buyer, and make sure there is a time limit for how long you will hold the item. (You don't want to be stuck indefinitely with an item you can't sell–even if you got a deposit for it.) I personally choose not to offer delivery, but if I did I would do it cautiously, as well, with a written agreement. I would definitely require a delivery fee paid in cash up front, and I would definitely NOT offer delivery to someone who hadn't taken the time to see the item in person, first.
One last thing: be smart and avoid scams. Don't give out any more personal information than you have to, only deal in cash, and if someone's inquiries make you feel at all uncomfortable, don't feel like you need to give them your address.


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Not a chance! Here's why: One, our troops are stretched awfully thin right now fighting wars on two fronts. Even with the recent success in Iraq, it would be unwise for a mass pullout there now.
Two, President Bush is in the home stretch of his administration. And Vladimir Putin knows the the last thing Bush would want to do is commit troops to another theater of operations this close to his departure.
Three, it would be a tough fight. The Russian military doesn't possess the manpower and equipment of its Soviet days, but it's still a substantial force. U.S. military observers are said to be amazed at how quickly Russian troops moved into Georgia.
Hopefully, the concerted diplomatic pressure the West is placing on Russia will convince Putin (make no mistake he's the one pulling the strings in Russia; not Medvedev) not to flex his muscle elsewhere in the region.
That has to be the biggest concern right now. Keep in mind there are many Russian speaking Ukrainians who probably feel closer ties to Moscow than Kiev. The Russians believe that like Georgia, Ukraine is far too cozy with the West.
Should Russia demonstrate military designs on Ukraine, we're talking about a different ball game. I shudder to think what might happen then.
Pray that cooler heads prevail on all fronts.
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Scottish Scouts mobilise for WWF's Earth Hour
27 February 2009
Scotland's 36,000-strong Scout Movement is joining 28 million Scouts worldwide mobilising members and communities in support of WWF's Earth Hour.
Scotland's 36,000-strong Scout Movement is joining 28 million Scouts worldwide mobilising members and communities in support of WWF's Earth Hour.
At 8.30pm on Saturday 28 March, members of the world's largest youth movement will join people in over 500 cities across 75 countries in switching off their lights for one hour in a graphic demonstration of support for determined international action on climate change.
Support for WWF's Earth Hour in Scotland is growing fast with the Forth Bridge and Edinburgh City Council already signed up and many more set to follow. They join a list of iconic buildings worldwide including the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Sydney's Opera House, Table Mountain in Cape Town and Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.
Dr Richard Dixon, Director of WWF Scotland said:
"We are delighted the Scout Movement in Scotland is backing WWF's Earth Hour. This promises to be the biggest show of support ever, involving communities from around the world in a dramatic hour of action on climate change and it is great to see young people getting on board.
"2009 is a crucial year for climate change with world leaders meeting in Copenhagen in December to agree a new international climate deal that will come into force when the first phase of the Kyoto treaty expires in 2012. Closer to home, Scotland's Climate Change Bill has the potential to lead the world. We hope WWF's Earth Hour will inspire MSP's to make the Bill the strong example the world needs.
"WWF's Earth Hour is a simple way for people to show their support for strong action on climate change."
Jim Duffy, Chief Executive of The Scottish Council The Scout Association said:
"The Scout Association is always keen to promote environmental awareness among our members and to the wider community. By taking part in and spreading the word about WWF's Earth Hour, Scouts will be making a real difference to climate change and once again making a positive contribution not only to their local communities, but worldwide".
Luc Panissod, Acting Secretary General of the World Organization of the Scout Movement said:
"It is possible for everyone to take action against global warming. We see that Scouts all over the world have a great interest in the environment and are leaders in their community. WWF's Earth Hour offers an opportunity for Scouts to demonstrate this commitment to tackling climate change and engage with their family and friends."
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[1 WWF's Earth Hour – 8.30pm, Saturday 28 March 2009
*Sign up and switch off to show you want action on climate change.*
WWF's Earth Hour lights-out initiative began in Sydney, Australia in 2007 as an awareness-raising exercise. In 2008, it went spectacularly global when more than 50 million people in more than 270 cities in over 35 countries turned off their lights for one hour in March. This year Earth Hour will be even bigger with towns and cities signing up across Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For more information visit: http://www.wwfscotland.org.uk/earthhour
[2] On 5th December 2008 the Scottish Government published a draft Climate Change Bill. WWF Scotland is calling on MSPs from all parties to back a strong Climate Change Bill which includes:
• the legal framework to require the reduction of Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% by 2050.
• statutory annual targets for at least 3% cuts in emissions year on year to set us on a steady path of reductions to 2050.
• climate change emissions from international aviation and shipping.
[3] WWF Scotland is part of Stop Climate Chaos, an alliance of development, environment and civil society groups aiming for tougher action to reduce emissions - http://stopclimatechaosscotland.org
SCCS will be holding a Climate Change Rally on 22 April 2009. All coalition members and their supporters are being encouraged to spring into action for a strong Scottish Climate Change Bill. For further details of the rally contact SCCS Co-ordinator Gail Wilson on 0131 311 6512, 07950 532 067 or firstname.lastname@example.com
[4] To find out more about the Scouts Scotland http://www.scouts-scotland.org.uk/


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Ed O'Malley has served the Governor's Advisory Council on Volunteerism and Community Service since 2003 as Vice Chair and Chairman. A lifelong volunteer and involved citizen, Ed has been passionately involved in increasing service and volunteerism by frequently speaking to individuals and groups and leading the 42 member Board of elected, civic and community leaders.
Each year 1.5 million citizens of New Jersey provide over 175 million hours of service with an estimated fiscal impact of 4 billion dollars, helping our state be the best place to live, work and raise our families.
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Rob Schneider will make his return to network television for the first time in 14 years with a CBS family sitcom due to premiere midseason. The show remains untitled, but we know it's a multi-camera operation, and is co-written by Schneider himself, based on his real-life experiences. It stars Schneider as, wait for it…'Rob,' a confirmed bachelor who has just married into a tight-knit Mexican American family.
The series had been testing well, but obviously didn't make the cut for the fall lineup. The bigwigs at CBS decided the pilot needed to be reworked and major parts recast, including the role of Schneider father-in-law, who, as previously reported by Laughspin, will be played by comedy legend and bona fide Mexican American himself, Cheech Marin.
I wonder how accepting Cheech will be of Rob? Will Rob find aspects of their culture jarring? Probably, but we'll have to tune in a few months to find out for sure. Most importantly, can Scheinder, 47, reclaim is popularity in the comedy world. We can't forget that he was a pretty strong force during his years at Saturday Night Live as well as his string of movies. He's also working on no less than five movies, which are set for release this year and next. For now let's look back at a pair of Rob's appearances on SNL. This first is from Kevin Nealon-era "Weekend Update" (1993); the second is from 1991 and highlight's Schneider's most famous character from the show.


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PORTLAND, Maine - It's now nine straight road losses for the Curve, who once again are playing themselves out of playoff contention with their inability to avoid collapsing away from home.
Portland shut out Altoona, 1-0, Wednesday at Hadlock Field, dropping the Curve to 3-15 in one-run games on the road. That statistic reveals one telling aspect: The club is good enough to compete against anybody but not good enough to figure out how to get over the hump away from home.
The Curve are now 21-39 on the road, moving one loss closer to the worst record in franchise history in that category. The 2001 team went 25-45 on the road, so to avoid setting that dubious record, this year's team has to go 5-6 the rest of the way.
There are still seven games left on this season-long nine-game road trip and 20 games remaining overall. Bowie won again Wednesday, so the Curve now trail the Baysox by 5 1/2 games for the Western Division's wild-card playoff berth.
Portland scored the game's only run in the first inning Wednesday off Curve starter Kris Johnson. Jeremy Hazelbaker reached on a fielder's choice, stole second and came home on Bryce Brentz's two-out single.
Johnson (1-2) and two Curve relievers pitched well the rest of the night in blanking the Sea Dogs, but Altoona's offense was shut down with no runs on six hits. Johnson finished with six strikeouts and one walk while allowing five hits in six innings.
Portland lefty Drake Britton (4-5) allowed just three hits in 5 1/3 shutout innings, struck out five and walked two for the win. Michael Olmstead worked the final two innings and struck out the side in the ninth to finish off the shutout and earn his third save.
Curve outfielder Adalberto Santos continues to sizzle, going 2-for-4 to raise his average to .390.
Game recap
Key player: Portland LHP Drake Britton tossed 5 1/3 shutout innings, allowing just three hits, to earn the win.
Key play: RF Bryce Brentz singled home LF Jeremy Hazelbaker with two outs in the first inning for the game's only run.
Key stat: The Curve have dropped nine in a row on the road.
How they scored
Bottom 1st: Hazelbaker reached on fielder's choice, scored on Brentz single (0-1).


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Kilbride native headed back to AHL's Rochester Americans
Following a brief stint in the NHL, the Buffalo Sabres sent forward Luke Adam to the American Hockey League's Rochester Americans on Wednesday. Adam, who played four games with the Sabres, is looking forward to rejoining his teammate for the Americans' playoff run. — Photo by Dan Hickling/Special to the Telegram
Luke Adam says he wasn't really that disappointed to be sent back to the AHL's Rochester Americans Wednesday after a brief stint with the Buffalo Sabres.
Adam recorded one goal in four games and was scratched in three others with the NHL club.
"I want to play in the NHL, but we've (Rochester) got a big weekend ahead of ourselves as we try to make the playoffs and I'm looking forward to helping them," he said.
"These are the guys I've been playing with all year," he said of his Rochester teammates. "We've got a great group of guys here and I think we can turn some heads in the playoffs."
The Americans are currently in sixth place in the Western Conference, one point ahead of the Oklahoma City Barons and two up on the Milwaukee Admirals and Rockford IceHogs. The top eight teams make the playoffs.
Adam said being sent down wasn't a surprise.
"I knew I was coming back (from Buffalo) some time," he said.
Interim Sabres coach Ron Rolston told the Buffalo News Adam has "made improvements in some areas and other areas he's got to do a better job in order to be here on a consistent basis."
Adam says the consistency Rolston is referring to doesn't have anything to do with him putting up points.
"The consistency the coach is talking about is my work ethic, winning puck battles and being good on the walls… the small things, not getting a certain amount of points in a game," he said. "I don't think I've had any setback in any area of my game."
"I'd love to take more advantage of the opportunities I've been given. That's something I'm definitely working on."
However, at this point in his young career, Adam insists he's not frustrated with the up and down between the AHL and the NHL.
"At the end of the day," he said, "there are kids who come out of college to play their first pro season at 24 or 25. I've got three pro seasons under my belt now and I feel I've become a better player each year.
"I'm still working on becoming a full-time NHL player, but I feel like my overall game is rounding out. Hopefully, with a lot of hard work in the offseason I'll get an opportunity in training camp and go from there."
Adam says he was playing what he thought was "really good hockey" leading up to his recall a few weeks ago.
Selected by the Sabres in the second round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, Adam played in 19 games with the Sabres in the 2010-11 season and followed that up by playing in 52 games the following season scoring 10 goals with 10 assists.
He played in 27 games with the Rochester Americans in the 2011-12 campaign and, but for the short call-up, the 6-2, 203-pound centre, who has also skated on the wing, played the entire 2012-13 season in the AHL where he has scored 14 goals and added 18 assists in 64 games.
Adam's three-year contract with the Sabres is up after this season and the 22-year-old from Kilbride, who turns 23 in June, said he's "comfortable" in the Buffalo Sabres organization.
"I'm going to finish as hard as I can and try to help the Rochester Americans go far in the playoffs and the other (contract) stuff will be looked at in the summer," he said.


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