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Fed moves to assist homeowners
WASHINGTON - With foreclosures spiking, the Federal Reserve is taking steps to try to keep distressed borrowers in their homes.
December durable goods orders drop 2.6 percent
WASHINGTON - Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods fell for the fifth straight month in December, closing out a dismal year in which demand dropped by the largest amount since the recession year of 2001.
Self-employers hurting
CONCORD, Mich. - As Perry Weaver fixes problems beneath the hood of a customer's pearl white 1968 Corvette, his biggest worry is the country's financial engine.
Business Calendar
The West Texas A&M University Enterprise Center's first "Enterprising Ideas" seminar will host a special training session from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Wednesday with Laura Stack, personal productivity expert and nationally featured professional speaker.
Smaller banks decline bailout
WASHINGTON - A small but growing number of community banks are backing out of the government's bailout, which they see as fraught with hidden strings and government interference.
Morris hires financial adviser, legal counsel
Morris Publishing Group LLC has hired Lazard Freres & Co. LLC as its financial adviser and Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP as legal counsel.
Textron announces 2,000 job cuts after 4Q loss
Textron Inc. announced 2,000 new job cuts after posting a fiscal fourth-quarter loss Thursday, as the maker of Cessna jets, Bell helicopters and E-Z-GO golf carts forecast continuing gloom in 2009.
Boeing to cut 10,000 jobs after bleak quarterly report
Boeing Co., the world's second-largest airplane-maker, swung to a surprise fourth-quarter loss, hurt by a labor strike that disrupted deliveries. It also announced job cuts totaling 10,000 and forecast lower-than-expected 2009 earnings.
Wall Street slides as sour reports rankle investors
Two glaring signs that the economy remains in a deep slump sent stocks reeling Thursday.
AOL slashes 10 percent of global work force
Time Warner Inc.'s AOL business is cutting up to 700 jobs, or about 10 percent of the Internet unit's work force, in a bid to cut costs. AOL is being squeezed by the recession and is trying to focus on three advertising-centric businesses.
White Energy dims Plainview plant
Ethanol production in the Panhandle will soon be cut in half when White Energy idles its Plainview plant.
Dividends slashed at fastest pace in 50 years
NEW YORK - Dividends are being cut at the fastest pace in at least 50 years, and many of the reductions are coming from U.S. companies investors have been relying on to provide income during the recession.
US airline losses worsen
ATLANTA - Deep capacity cuts, checked bag fees and aggressive fare sales couldn't stop the airline industry's bleeding from the impact of bad bets on fuel hedges and the drop-off in demand due to the weak economy.
Wall Street turns positive on Obama plan for banks
Financial stocks led Wall Street sharply higher Wednesday on investor hopes the Obama administration will create banks to absorb the bad assets weighing down the financial system.
Ford reports $5.9B losses but still says no to bailout
Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it lost $5.9 billion in the fourth quarter and burned through $5.5 billion in cash as sales slumped, but the company still says it does not plan to seek federal loans.
Mass layoffs surge in 2008
WASHINGTON - The number of layoffs involving 50 or more workers jumped by one-third last year, and the pace of large job cuts appears to have quickened in the first month of 2009.
Shifting US ancestry
SUMAS, Wash. - Catarina Lopez was born and raised in Guatemala and lived there for most of her 46 years, but she is not Latina, although many people think she is.
Unions see biggest gain in members in 25 years
Union membership jumped to 12.4 percent of the work force last year.
No. 2 Oklahoma 56, No. 4 Baylor 51
At Waco, Courtney Paris had 15 points with 14 rebounds for her 111th consecutive double-double and scored the tie-breaking basket with 34 seconds left to help No. 2 Oklahoma beat fourth-ranked Baylor.
No. 11 Texas A&M 68, No. 16 Texas 54
At Austin, Takia Starks scored 21 of her 26 points in the second half and No. 11 Texas A&M cruised past No. 16 Texas.
Texas Tech 66, Colorado 60
At Boulder, Colo., Dominic Seals scored 18 points to lead Texas Tech past Colorado.
Hot-shooting Ags beat Red Raiders
COLLEGE STATION - B.J. Holmes had six 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, both career-highs, to lead Texas A&M to a 79-70 win against Texas Tech on Wednesday night.
Dr. Gott: Seek alternatives to cholesterol medicine
Dear Dr. Gott: I am an active 71-year-old woman with a cholesterol reading of 258, which I know is high. I do not want to go on medication, and my doctor seems to feel that since I am not heavy, exercise regularly and my HDL is excellent, I shouldn't be concerned.
Make your own cat toys
Creating your own cat toys might be a way to save money on pet costs in 2009.
Heloise: Keep skin moist in winter
Dear Readers: Winter doesn't necessarily have to mean chapped-skin season. There are several easy and no-cost things you can do to keep your skin moisturized and happy.
Dear Abby: Thongs praised and panned by men
Dear Readers: As promised, today you'll see what some male readers had to say about thongs, as well as the results of my reader poll. Fifty-five percent voted thongs up, 28 percent voted thongs down, and 17 percent gave mixed reviews. And 9 percent of the readers were male.
Tips to keep bugs, roaches out of house
Just like us, bugs and critters like the easy life inside our homes. Here are some tips from Terminix for keeping out those pests:
Heloise: Recondition dry-erase board
Dear Heloise: I work at a high school in Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Belgium. We have whiteboards in the classrooms.
Dear Abby: Depressed son stonewalls parents' help
Dear Abby: Our son, "Adam," is 24 and lives at home. He had some kind of mental breakdown at school - no one will tell us what he had - and he says he's too depressed to work or go back to school.
Sprouts in the house
Micro greens and sprouts, those immature vegetables short on size but large on taste, are making their way from trendy restaurants and stylish markets into family kitchens.
Book tours terraces, gardens of Texas
"Texas Public Gardens" by Elvin McDonald is a tour of the terraces of the Lone Star State. Every garden described in this hardcover coffee-table book is open to the public, so every Texan or tourist may visit each spot.
Hatton: Add organic materials to garden
There are several types of soil in our area, but the predominant soil is clay. Most gardeners know that clay soil retains water, has few nutrients, compacts easily and contains little organic matter. All of these conditions can be corrected by adding organic matter.
Dr. Gott: Are burning sensations related to medicine?
Dear Dr. Gott: For the past several months, I have been experiencing burning sensations in different areas of my body. They may occur on the top of my foot, near my shoulder, the back of my hand, chest or other areas.
Two share lead; Mickelson struggles
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - In his PGA Tour bio, James Nitties lists his special interests as "clubbing, girls, movies."
Area 4A gridders receive all-state recognition
Randall defensive end Casey Felton and Dumas defensive tackle Rojelio Chavira are making a habit of this all-state thing.
Palo Duro-Caprock doubleheader looms large
With two weeks left in the regular season, District 3-4A teams are battling to separate themselves from the competition in the standings.
'Rock star
All David Matlock wanted as a 7-year-old was to splash in warm water.
Dalhart player named honorable mention all-state
Dalhart's John Quint, the District 1-3A defensive most valuable player, was named an honorable mention selection on the Class 3A Texas Sports Writers Association all-state team announced Wednesday.
Who's hot ...
When a team battles injuries all season, it can be difficult to build team chemistry on the court.
UIL's Farney announces retirement
AUSTIN - University Interscholastic League Executive Director Bill Farney is retiring at the end of the month, the UIL announced Wednesday.
On the mat rankings
Here are rankings for Amarillo-area high school wrestlers, as compiled by Terrence Hunley of the Amarillo Globe-News:
Lady Sandies record 2nd straight shutout
The Amarillo High girls soccer team posted its second consecutive shutout in District 2-5A play as the Lady Sandies silenced Odessa High, 2-0, on Wednesday afternoon at Dick Bivins Stadium.
Smith earns offensive player of the year
BRYAN, Texas (AP) - With 1,345 yards rushing and 23 playoff TDs, Carthage running back Dwight Smith earned offensive player of the year honors for the Texas Sports Writers Association's Class 3A all-state football team.
Lady Sandies roll; AHS, Tascosa boys teams tumble
Amarillo High had five girls score in double digits en route to the 35-point victory. The Lady Sandies were up by two points with 4:30 left in the first half before switching to a man-to-man defense and going on a 19-2 run.
Lady Rebs edge Monterey at buzzer
With just 3.7 seconds left in the game and the score tied, Tascosa sophomore E'stlyn Reed knew what she had to do.
TSWA Class 3A All-State Football Team
Games to watch ...
Shooting 3s with ...
Spearman senior Jordan Ashmore opened eyes last basketball season when he canned a shot nearly the length of a basketball floor.
Gorillas beat Colorado in shootout
The Amarillo Gorillas picked up their first win since Brian Pellerin took over as head coach two weeks ago by beating Colorado, 6-5, in a shootout Wednesday night in Loveland, Colo.
Former Gorilla McConnachie excels in music
It wasn't amateur night at Hoot's Pub.
Book lands Torre TV appearances
NEW YORK - Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre is scheduled to appear on "Late Show with David Letterman" on Wednesday to promote his new book.
Galaxy coach: Beckham will return
CARSON, Calif. - Galaxy coach Bruce Arena dismissed reports from Italy that David Beckham could stay with AC Milan beyond his current loan.
Sports On The Air
Slam title ... and top ranking
MELBOURNE, Australia - Serena Williams has been there before - three times in fact.
Football player's death raises practice questions
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Harold Jarrard grew up playing football in the 1940s and now spends his summer and fall afternoons watching his grandson, Chris, play for Pleasure Ridge Park High
Middle School Basketball Linescores
Federer within win of Sampras' record
MELBOURNE, Australia - Andy Roddick was right there when Pete Sampras won his 14th Grand Slam title
The short list
Love the Bill Clinton-like explanation behind OSU giving free admission to Monday's hoops game against OU.
Thunder beat Grizzlies in OT
OKLAHOMA CITY - Kevin Durant scored 35 points, Jeff Green added 23 on a career-high five 3-pointers, and the Oklahoma City Thunder recovered after blowing a late 10-point deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies, 114-102 in overtime, Wednesday night.
76ers 95, Rockets 93
At Houston, Andre Iguodala hit a baseline jumper with 36 seconds left and scored 20 points and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied from 14 points down in the second half to beat the Houston Rockets.
Mavericks 117, Warriors 93
At Dallas, Dirk Nowitzki and Josh Howard keyed a game-changing run during the second quarter, and Jason Terry scored 22 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks past Golden State.
Man pleads guilty in robbery of city bank
An out-of-work car salesman from Amarillo pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to the Nov. 1 robbery of an Amarillo National Bank, prosecutors said.
Only used cars for city's Saturn
Saturn of Amarillo is shifting its focus to exclusively sell used cars as it severs ties with the financially troubled General Motors, the dealership said Thursday.
Area linemen leave to help restore Mo. power
About 25 linemen for Xcel Energy and Southwestern Public Service are leaving early this morning in a convoy to help restore power taken out by ice in Missouri.
Police ask for help in search for missing woman
Robbers used a red and silver Dodge extended-cab pickup to break down part of a wall and a plate glass window about 4 a.m. Thursday at the Coyote Corner Convenience Store at the intersection of Soncy and Hollywood roads in Amarillo.
Toot'n Totum doubles employee college funds
Greg Mitchell, president of Toot'n Totum convenience stores, announced Tuesday the company will double funding for its employee tuition-reimbursement program.
Police arrest 7 on team
A racial slur is what police believe spurred a group of West Texas A&M University football players to break into a home and attack a man.
2 planes forced to land in Amarillo
Two airplanes required emergency landings 10 minutes apart Wednesday at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport in unrelated incidents that sent emergency personnel scrambling.
McCartt: Economy top issue
Everyone's talking about the economy.
No support from GOP
"This recovery plan will save or create more than 3 million new jobs over the next few years."
Area misses grants
AUSTIN - Nonprofit organizations in the Panhandle that feed low-income seniors missed out on millions of dollars in grants issued Wednesday by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
Stripper pole, booze found at teen party
Neighbors grew concerned when they saw a string of teenage girls wearing lingerie enter a home north of Canyon one night earlier this month.
Standing room only
Overnight freezing temperatures left a shortage of waterfront property for visiting Canada geese Wednesday at Medical Center Park Lake. The geese were concentrated around the lake's fountain for open water.
What you're saying
Editor's note: Roughly 100 comments were posted at Amarillo.com on "Stripper pole, booze found at teen party."
Thieves smash down wall, steal ATM machine
Officials are investigating why a 7-year-old boy was wandering the streets alone Tuesday afternoon in freezing temperatures.
Hobby Lobby heir pledges $10M to Florida university
TULSA, Okla. - Southeastern University in Florida announced a $10 million pledge Thursday from the Oklahoma-based Hobby Lobby craft store chain, a day after that school's president was named the new leader at scandal-plagued Oral Roberts University.
Warrants issued for WT football players
Officials are investigating why a 7-year-old boy was wandering the streets alone Tuesday afternoon in freezing temperatures.
Stimulus aids schools
School districts in the Texas Panhandle will be the beneficiaries of millions of dollars tucked into the $819 billion federal stimulus bill, but administrators are not yet certain how the money will be used.
Plainview ethanol plant to temporarily close
Officials are investigating why a 7-year-old boy was wandering the streets alone Tuesday afternoon in freezing temperatures.
Two in home shooting turn selves in for drugs
Two Amarillo residents involved in a fatal home invasion robbery earlier this month have turned themselves in to police on drug charges.
Pantex may hit storage limit in 2014
Pantex could reach storage capacity for plutonium weapons cores and retired nuclear warheads awaiting dismantlement by as early as 2014, two government reports reveal.
Beilue: Warning: Pets can be stolen
It's been just more than two months, Thanksgiving morning to be exact, since Pam and Randy Adams were in their garage piddling around before going to his brother's home for the holiday.
Boy, 7, found walking streets
Officials are investigating why a 7-year-old boy was wandering the streets alone Tuesday afternoon in freezing temperatures.
2 indicted on drug, child-endangerment charges
Two Amarillo residents were indicted last week on drug charges and endangering a child.
Officials try new flu study tactics
While local health officials expect flu season to ramp up in the coming weeks, researchers at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Amarillo are undertaking a unique study they hope will help flu victims.
Racial slur preceded altercation involving WT football players, police say
Officials are investigating why a 7-year-old boy was wandering the streets alone Tuesday afternoon in freezing temperatures.
Classes log on to future
Kindergartners are blogging in Cheryl Bruce's class at Childress Elementary School.
New touches for school
Judy Neill wants feedback. As the first full-time executive director of the Amarillo Art Institute, Neill is on assignment to bring new direction and vision to the 5-year-old art school.
Man pleaded guilty on prostitution enterprise
Robbers used a red and silver Dodge extended-cab pickup to break down part of a wall and a plate glass window about 4 a.m. Thursday at the Coyote Corner Convenience Store at the intersection of Soncy and Hollywood roads in Amarillo.
WT head blogs to students
West Texas A&M University President Patrick O'Brien punches at his iPhone's touch screen, staring at the device while a crowd of students passes by in the Jack B. Kelley Student Center.
Don't break the lock, just knock the wall down
Robbers used a red and silver Dodge extended-cab pickup to break down part of a wall and a plate glass window about 4 a.m. Thursday at the Coyote Corner Convenience Store at the intersection of Soncy and Hollywood roads in Amarillo.
Warrants issued for WT football players
Officials are investigating why a 7-year-old boy was wandering the streets alone Tuesday afternoon in freezing temperatures.
Postcard from the Super Bowl
You aren't going to believe what happened, but I just listened and watched Bruce Springsteen from the field at the stadium play the whole set he will at halftime Sunday.
ESPN adds Edwards to NFL broadcast team
NEW YORK - Herm Edwards is moving from the sideline to the studio.
Postcard from the Super Bowl
'My day started at the Grand Hyatt with the Arizona Cardinals news conference at 8 a.m. Coach Ken Whisenhunt went first. Then Kurt Warner got up there. He is a class act, and of all the quarterbacks I've seen in my three years at the Super Bowl, he's the coolest cucumber of them all.
Super prediction
"It's an emotional pick, but I'd like to see the Cardinals win.
Cowboys' finish irks Staubach
TAMPA, Fla. - Nowadays, Roger Staubach's mind is filled more with his business ventures and the 2011 Super Bowl in Arlington, but he will always be a Cowboy
Super prediction
''I'm going to go with the Pittsburgh Steelers, not so much because I like them, but because Ben Roethlisberger's sister plays basketball for the University of Oklahoma. I think that it would be an upset for Arizona to win. They've surprised some teams in the playoffs.''
Cowboys' Bennett fined for rap video
IRVING - Dallas Cowboys tight end Martellus Bennett put two rap videos on YouTube this week - one that got him into trouble with the team, then another apologizing for it.
Yolanda Montano
PAMPA - Joe Dudley Anderson, 62, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, in Amarillo.
Angel Rocha
HEREFORD - Angel Rocha, infant son of Jose J. and Eva Salas Rocha, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009.
Willie "Billie" Lea McCluney
BORGER - Willie "Billie" Lea McCluney, 88, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Dumas.
Frederick Woollard "Fred" Dennis
Frederick Woollard "Fred" Dennis, 65, of Amarillo died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009.
Virgie Cook
CLOVIS, N.M. - Virgie Cook, 91, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009.
Marion Ross Roles
Marion Ross Roles, 74, of Amarillo died Monday, Jan. 26, 2009.
Services Pending
Services Pending Anne Elizabeth McCullough, 89, of Amarillo died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
James "Jim" Ryan
James "Jim" Ryan, 71, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009.
Gene Braunig
Gene Braunig, 90, of Amarillo died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009.
Donald Lee "Don" Crawford
Donald Lee "Don" Crawford, 58, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009.
Dr. Beryl Hixson
Dr. Beryl Hixson, 96, of Canyon died Monday, Sept. 2, 2008.
The Rev. Ramon Rodriguez
The Rev. Ramon Rodriguez, 47, of Amarillo died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009.
Joe Dudley Anderson
PAMPA - Joe Dudley Anderson, 62, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, in Amarillo.
Claudine "Jody" Holland
Claudine "Jody" Holland, 73, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009.
Terry Juana Lucero
Terry Juana Lucero, 74, of Amarillo died Monday, Jan. 26, 2009.
Bernice H. "Nanny" Lewis
COLLINSVILLE - Bernice H. "Nanny" Lewis, 92, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, in Sherman.
Zebbie Lee Land
MEMPHIS - Zebbie Lee Land, 83, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009.
Jennie C. Boese
LIBERAL, Kan. - Jennie C. Boese, 83, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009.
Ray Rando Sr.
FRIONA - Ray Rando Sr., 70, formerly of Friona, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, in Lubbock.
Wesley Dodson
Wesley Dodson, 87, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009.
Larry Porter
Larry Porter, 73, of Canyon died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009.
Damian Cisneros Jr.
HAPPY - Damian Cisneros Jr., 22, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2009.
Vernon Gray Ritter
BEAVER, Okla. - Vernon Gray Ritter, 58, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009
Bobbie Kinzy
SUNRAY - Bobbie Kinzy, 88, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Lubbock.
Shaedara Sanchez
DUMAS - Shaedara Sanchez, 17, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009.
Reo Bailey Dennis
McLEAN - Reo Bailey Dennis, 22, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, in Philadelphia.
Robert "Bob" Burrell
PAMPA - Robert "Bob" Burrell, 74, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, in Amarillo.
Frances Shaw Forrester
Frances Shaw Forrester, 85, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009.
Mary Edna Hamilton
Mary Edna Hamilton, 79, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009.
Hector Marquez
DIMMITT - Hector Marquez, 77, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009.
James Claude "Jim" Smith III
James Claude "Jim" Smith III, 62, of Reminderville, Ohio, formerly of Amarillo, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2009.
Larry Don Arnold
Larry Don Arnold, 78, of Amarillo died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009.
Wilma Hardy Gipson
PERRYTON - Wilma Hardy Gipson, 91, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009.
Letter: Seek root cause for abortion
I agree wholeheartedly with the Globe-News' (Jan. 26) editorial that seeks to address the root causes of abortion.
Editorial: Obama picks needless fight
President Obama is supposed to be an astute politician, adept at playing the Washington game. It seems the president still has a few things to learn.
Editorial: Location, location, location
Amarillo has been the subject of some relatively positive economic analysis of late.
Letters: There's no speculating on who is to blame
The rise in oil prices started this worldwide financial crisis. With gas prices becoming unstable, way over priced, and rising rapidly, we who have mortgages we can barely afford to begin with suddenly have to decide whether to buy gasoline to get to work or to pay the mortgage for the month.
Letters: Celebrate freedom because of veterans
Imagine my surprise on Monday, Jan. 26, when I opened my paper to see this article on the Tet celebration.
Letters: Opposing policies, not the president
John Kanelis, in his Jan. 25 column ("Get a grip, sore losers, and pull for nation"), confuses opposition to the president's economic policies with "wishing (President) Obama ill will."
Column - Dave Henry: Hop on the bus, Gus, we need to discuss much
Anyone who drives around Amarillo shares the same pet peeves as other motorists.
Editorial: A clean diamond in the rough
The term "clean coal" would seem to be almost an oxymoron. How does someone burn coal without coating the environment with soot?
Letters: Enough of columnist's racist commentary
(Re: Syndicated columnist Leonard Pitts Jr.)
Letter: Bravo for abortion editorial
Bravo for your (Jan. 26) editorial concerning the 572 abortions that took place in the Texas Panhandle in 2005.
Letter: Kanelis applies double standard for civility
(Re: John Kanelis' column, "Get a grip, sore losers, and pull for the nation," Jan. 25.)
Lady Buffs softball team signs two
High school seniors Brooke Webster and Kimberlee Rychlik signed national letters of intent to play softball for West Texas A&M on Wednesday, WT announced.
ASU bounces WT
Maybe the NCAA Division II regional committee knows what it is talking about after all.
Lady Buffs blast Angelo St.
The last thing West Texas A&M Lady Buffs head coach Krista Gerlich expected was a blowout win against longtime rival Angel State.
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I'm watching Lupin III (regular show) right now, and so far so good. This was my first Lupin movie I ever saw. I was going to rate it a 7/10, but then, I had to rate it an 8/10 because of how good it is.
Story: Lupin is a smart and strong-willed guy who finds a girl named Lady Clarisse who lives in a castle with Fujiko Mine (who's my least favorite character). The plot may go out a little boring since it's Miyazaki's first movie, but it gets better once it's in pace. It may not be a movie for young kids though for swearing and shooting and all that crap, but it has a really good storyline. 8.7
Animation: I'm not familar with animation/art that looks cartoon-like such as cartoons like Mickey Mouse or Felix the Cat. My first anime in dark-style is Heidi, Girl of the Alps (which I haven't seen for a long time), and I used to think it was created in American-style but it was actually created Japanese-style. However, the animation is good, the art is a little blury depending on the how old it is, but if it were to come out in the 2000s, it would look beautiful. 7.4
Sound: The music is relaxing and the new English Dub is pretty good. It fitted the characters' personalities and I just thought they had really good voices. 7.5
Characters: My favorite character would have to be Lupin since he's the main character of the movie. Lady Clarisse is second. The characters have good destiny and karma levels and they seem to make me fly up to heaven. I really enjoyed those characters and the romance between Lady Clarisse and Lupin. 9.2
Overall: 5.6. Do I have to say it was mediocre? Nah, it's way past medicore in my taste, but caculating all of these scores said I should bring the overall to 5.6. It's a very good start on Hayou Miyazaki. Watch it!
Animation: 7.4? You do realize you need to compare it other 70s animation to realize how amazing the art is.
I do not understand your scoring system, as your overall score was below all your other ratings. 5.6 overall while all the scores that I assume compose this range from 7.4 to 9.2. Is this a typo or a troll rating? My guess is that it was intended to be 8.6?

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I am an Assistant Professor (for Teaching) of Philosophy at North Carolina State University. I was the Scholar in Residence at the University Honors Village for three academic years (2011-14). I arrived at NC State in 2010 after completing my doctoral work in Philosophy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Prior to that, I completed an MA in Philosophy at Miami University (Ohio), noted for its emphasis on the history of philosophy. I am especially interested in the metaphysics of science (in particular, the nature of fundamental dispositional properties and causal powers) as well as the interconnections between philosophy and science. I also have strong interests in bioethics and philosophy of mind.
research articles
Physical Intentionality, Extrinsicness, and the Direction of Causation
Forthcoming in Acta Analytica, DOI: 10.1007/s12136-016-0283-2
Dispositional Essentialism and the Nature of Powerful Properties [links to PDF]
Disputatio: International Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 5, No. 35: 1-19 (2013)
Four Theories of Pure Dispositions [links to PDF*]
Properties, Powers and Structures: Issues in the Metaphysics of Realism, edited by Alexander Bird, Brian Ellis, and Howard Sankey, Routledge (2012)
An Argument for the Extrinsic Grounding of Mass [links to PDF*]
Erkenntnis: An International Journal of Scientific Philosophy, 74(1): 81-99 (2011). DOI: 10.1007/s10670-010-9269-4 (The final publication is available at http://www.springerlink.com/. Click here to directly access the final published version, and please refer to it for all page citations.)
shorter pieces
Why Science Needs Philosophy Life as a Human, May 17, 2015
Scientific Reasoning Can Be Circular [links to PDF] The Reasoner, 8(1): 4-5 (2014)
Attributing Knowledge of the Virtues of Contextualism [links to PDF] The Reasoner, 2(8): 6-7 (2008)
The Ontology of Pure Dispositions over 880 downloads as of Aug 2016
[click title to see the abstract and download the PDF]
University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2010) (Adviser: Prof. Jennifer McKitrick)
book review
Review of The Triple Helix: The Soul of Bioethics by Lisa Bellantoni
Metapsychology Online Reviews 17(20) (2013)
short CV [email me for a full CV]
academic positions & employment
Assistant Professor (for Teaching) of Philosophy, NC State, 2010-Present
Teaching Assistant, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2005-2010
Graduate Assistant, Miami University (Ohio), 2003-2005
Officer, U.S. Army Medical Service Corps, 1996-2003 (attained rank of Captain)
Ph.D., Philosophy, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2010)
M.A., Philosophy, Miami University (Ohio) (2005)
M.A., Humanities, California State University-Dominguez Hills (2001)
B.A. w/Honors, Biology, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago (1996)
Hinman Graduate Fellowship, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2008-2009)
Chancellor's Graduate Fellowship, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2005-2007)
Distinguished Military Graduate, U.S. Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (1996)
* These PDF files are author-created versions for self-archiving purposes, in accordance with the copyrights held by the publishers; for all others, the copyright is held by the author, William A. Bauer.
recent or current courses
Bio-Medical Ethics (online)
Thinking Logically (online)
Introduction to Philosophy
Introduction to Research Ethics (graduate, Fall 2016)
some possible future courses
Metaphysics of Science (graduate seminar)
Symbolic Logic (introductory level)
Philosophy of Biology (advanced undergraduate)
Philosophy of Mind (advanced undergraduate)
RESOURCES (links)
philosophy resources
Critical Thinking Web
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Some Texts from Early Modern Philosophy
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
The Indiana Philosophy Ontology Project
The Society for the Metaphysics of Science
Rotman Institute of Philosophy
Society for the Philosophy of Information
interesting metaphysics research projects
Causation in Science (Norwegian University of Life Sciences)
Power Structuralism in Ancient Ontologies (University of Oxford)
bioethics resources
Stem Cells: Biology, Bioethics, and Applications (Columbia Univ.)
NIH Bioethics Resources on the Web
Follow me on my academia.edu page. See my Google scholar page.
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Ben Slater hit a half-century as Derbyshire and Somerset's compelling LV= County Championship clash at Taunton remained on a knife-edge at the end of day three.
The visitors closed on 127 for four, needing a further 117 to win on a pitch offering considerable turn and lift. Slater had appeared to have made Derbyshire slight favourites but spinners Piyush Chawla and Jack Leach each took two wickets to set up a tense final day between the relegation battlers.
Earlier, Somerset had added 207 to their overnight second-innings score, setting a victory target of 244 after trailing by 195 after the first innings.
Nick Compton fell five short a hundred, while Lewis Gregory hit a maiden half-century and Craig Meschede contributed 33 before being run out.
Tony Palladino and David Wainwright finished with three wickets each but Derbyshire had let a position of dominance disappear and faced a tough task.
They looked to be in trouble when young left-arm spinner Leach struck twice to reduce them to 53 for two, removing Paul Borrington and Wayne Madsen.
But Somerset's cricket then fell apart with some sloppy ground fielding, while wicketkeeper Craig Kieswetter found the turn and lift extracted by Leach and Chawla too much for him.
The 25-year-old, who boasts 46 one-day international and 25 Twenty20 international appearances for England, conceded 22 byes - making 40 in the match - forcing skipper Marcus Trescothick into some bizarre field changes.
Slater was in the mood and form to capitalise, hitting 10 fours in his 117-ball innings before falling to a sharp catch by Alex Barrow at short-leg with the total on 117.
Nightwatchman Palladino then departed to a slip catch by Trescothick off Chawla in the closing over of the day, leaving all results possible.
If the visitors need a rock around which to build the rest of their innings he is there in the shape of Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who is unbeaten on 20 after his now occasional leg-breaks brought him 2-32 in Somerset's second innings.
Compton showed what can be achieved on such a pitch with good technique and application. Unbeaten on 64 overnight, he batted for four hours and 19 minutes in all, hitting just eight fours from 205 balls, before being bowled by Palladino.
It was a memorable day for Gregory, who eclipsed his previous best first-class score of 48, made against Warwickshire in 2011, by reaching 52.
He shared a last wicket stand of 39 with Leach, which could yet prove crucial, before his five-over new-ball spell did not yield a single run.


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Probably the worst Belmont in history. Every horse looked like they would never cross the finish line.
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Wilton Manors Pilot Had Sexually Explicit Images of Bound and Gagged Children, Feds Say
Christopher Holmes, an American Airlines captain from Wilton Manors, has been arrested on a Texas complaint accusing him of transporting child pornography.
According to a federal criminal complaint, Holmes allegedly used online chat services and email to exchange pornographic images of children bound and gagged. Some of the children in the images were as young as 6.
An American spokeswoman says Holmes, who's been with the airline for 23 years, has been withheld from duty.
Feds took notice of Holmes when, after investigating an unrelated case in Wisconsin, they discovered Yahoo! Messenger chat logs between their perp in Wisconsin and Holmes from June 6, 2007 to January 2, 2010.
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Via his chat screen name toilettop2000, Holmes wrote of his desire to violently rape and sexually assault children." the complaint said.
Investigators kept tabs on Holmes from that point on, particularly because he traveled in and out of the country while on the job.
On August 16, feds met Holmes at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, just as he was returning from Mexico, and confiscated the laptop he was traveling with.
Holmes admitted the laptop was his.
The images investigators found were disturbing, to put it mildly.
There was an image of a young girl, between the ages of 6 and 10, gagged and bound, hanging upside down with a marker inserted into her vagina. There was a similar image of a prepubescent boy, bound and gagged, with an object inserted into his anus.
Another image depicted a child, who appeared to be dead, covered in feces. A caption to that photo reads: "This novel way of spitting a meat animal requires that you wire in appendages to the spit before placing it over the coals."
Yet another image showed a boy holding a man's erect penis.
Investigators also found a chat log with "sadistic and violent descriptions of child rape, torture and murder."
Holmes remains in custody at the Broward Main Jail.
Federal prosecutors are seeking to have Holmes held without bond until trial.
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Only mobile pic quality here but thought that this restaurant in Nice deserved it´s own space. Such a nice place and scenery. If ever in Nice, don´t miss Le Plongeoir.
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Only mobile pic quality here but thought that this restaurant in Nice deserved it´s own space. Such a nice place and scenery. If ever in Nice, don´t miss Le Plongeoir.
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Fairytale like images that make my mind come up with endless stories….
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Back after a long break from the blog and the first thing I want to do is of course to wish you all a Happy New Year. I hope you´ve had a nice time off and that you are ready for 2016. I´m not one for making new year´s resolutions as I´m hoping that every day is a chance to make changes and fulfill whatever is on your wishlist. But of course the start of a new year always is at least a reminder of reflection and taking time to evaluate what you have and what you want for yourself.
When it comes to this blog I have to be honest and say that I´ve struggled a bit lately to find the inspiration to continue and that is completely new to me. But what I´ve decided is that it is too important to me to quit, I love sharing what inspires me and most of all I love when you guys respond and leave comments. Because I can see that there are a lot of you out there and I´m so thankful for having you here. So one what we could call a new year´s resolution is that I´ll keep on sharing what inspires me the most and I´m going to try to make it as interesting and fun for you as possible. I´ve also considered starting to write in Swedish instead but I don´t know, I can see that there are a lot of international followers out there too and I don´t want to exclude anyone in any way. If you have ideas or thoughts, please don´t hesitate to share.
Ok – Sunday night before heading off for a rush start to the new work year. Let´s make it a good one xx
October to me means starting fresh. As the days get darker you get more tired and the count for endless colds is just about to start. So from now (started already on Monday but if you would like to join what day is better than the first day of the month?):
Exercise minimum three times/week, no alcohol, no sugar, no shopping, as much clean eating as possible, spend as much time as I possibly can outside and to me probably most importantly – making sure to go to bed earlier. Set your own goals or maybe join mine. Welcome October! xx
Ps. Why I´m writing this is because I´m the worst at keeping longer promises like this, I tend to go all in during the first two weeks and then slowly go back to old habits…But I´m hoping that if I put this down in words with you as witnesses I´ll hopefully feel even more motivated Ds.
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I´ve seen this caravan before but don´t think I ever posted anything on it. I´ve just come back from a few days of holiday at Mallorca so maybe I´m enjoying these colors and the sunny feel to it a little bit extra. But I also really like the idea of the 'Travelling Wares' caravan travelling shop – housed in a 1956 caravan called Frankie, hosted by stylist and photographer Kara Rosenlund. Vintage finds for sale specialising in utilitarian pieces for the home, all through this magic piece on wheels.
More about Kara Rosenlund here and you can also see more pics and story through Remodelista and The Design Files.
A short minute of daydreaming and now – back to work!
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As for most people the new year comes with new plans, ideas, hopes and goals. I´m really good at breaking all promises that has to do with taking care of myself much better but I truly hope (and once again believe) that this time it will actually work. Good and healthy food, exercise, balance between work and family time and the ambition of growing both professionally and as a person. Guessing all of these are the most common New Year´s resolutions of all and then we can add more specific goals within all of these things. Still haven´t slept many hours since we got back form LA so the extra time certainly helps with at least having more time to get things going in the house. Before 8 today all Christmas decorations where gone, one not so tasty but super green smoothy in stomach, second washing machine rolling and first work emails sent off. Meanwhile getting two kids to school. But there is so much more left to do & I really hope to get time to visit Formex (Swedish interior fair) that is starting today – so here we go. To 2015 being a very productive year!
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AUSTIN (AP) - A proposed statewide property tax for school funding - the potential lightning rod issue of the 2003 legislative session - has a long way to go before it could become law.
The Legislature would first have to pass a bill the governor must sign. Then, a constitutional amendment must be approved by two-thirds of both the House and Senate, and the amendment would be placed on a statewide ballet and require voter approval.
Even the lawmaker behind it knows the bill faces an uphill battle.
"Frankly, if this thing has any legs at all, then we'll work on the details," said acting Lt. Gov. Bill Ratliff. "If it doesn't, I can just go play golf."
Reaction from school districts, property owners and business leaders will be critical to whether the plan survives.
Ratliff's plan is not designed to raise more money for schools but to equalize funding.
It would initially set a statewide tax rate of $1.40 per $100 of property value for all residential and business property. That money would be redistributed to the state's 1,040 school districts. Local districts could levy an additional 10 cents for their own use if approved by voters. Another 30 cents could be levied for debt service on school construction.
Under Ratliff's plan, the state would pay about 90 percent of Texas' public education costs. Currently, the state pays about 40 percent. About 50 percent comes from local taxes and the rest from the federal government.
Ratliff said his plan is a solution to the current "Robin Hood" system he helped write in 1993, which sends money from property-rich districts to poorer ones. About 100 property rich districts now give up about $600 million a year to equalize funding.
On Thursday, school districts started weighing the trade-offs of Ratliff's plan.
For Highland Park Independent School District, a wealthy district in the Dallas area, an early analysis of the $1.40 tax rate and voter approval of the extra 10 cents would mean an additional $8.5 million per year in taxes paid, said Superintendent Cathy Bryce. The average household would pay about $1,000 more.
Although the tax rate would be lower than the $1.61 rate currently paid in Highland Park, locals would pay more out of pocket because they would lose locally approved homestead exemptions, Bryce said.
"Our property tax payers would have a very significant increase," she said.
Bryce said it also limits a district's ability to plan for rising costs in teacher salaries, benefits and other areas.
Critics of the current system have pointed to Highland Park as one of those districts hurt by Robin Hood.
Skepticism by a property-rich district like Highland Park underscores the difficulty Ratliff's new plan faces.
"If people like Highland Park don't want to get rid of Robin Hood, I don't know why I should care," Ratliff said.
At Edgewood ISD, a property-poor district in San Antonio whose lawsuit against the state led to the current system, spokesman David Ochoa said the Ratliff plan looks fair.
"We'd rather have equality," said Ochoa, who noted that Edgewood has benefited from the current formula.
"We have made significant progress. What we don't want is really any confrontation between property-poor and so-called wealthy school districts," he said. "We want children to have equal funds."
Al Kauffman, a civil rights attorney for the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, which helped Edgewood sue the state, said the Ratliff plan appears equitable.
Kauffman, however, said some districts would still be able to raise more money per student through the local option 10-cent taxes.
"There would have to be some way to equalize that 10 cents," he said.
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Author and historian Suzannah Smith Miles will be signing her new coffee table book, "The Islands: Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms, An Illustrated History" as part of Barnes and Noble's Authors' Gala and 15th Anniversary Celebration, Saturday, June 14, from 1-4 p.m.
More than 200 years of history are told in exceptional detail in "The Islands," with chapters on the Sewee Indians, Charleston's early watchtowers and lighthouses, the African-American experience, the Revolutionary War, Civil War, Sullivan's Island's original Moultrieville settlement, hurricanes, the barrier island environment, the early lifesaving service and the plantation settlement on Long Island before 1898 when it became the popular resort island known as Isle of Palms. "The Islands" is 160 pages and includes more than 200 historical photographs, maps and prints plus annotated notes, bibliography and index.
Long applauded as a writer who makes history a joy to read, this book is a crowning achievement for Suzannah Smith Miles, who is widely known for her previous writings on the history of the East Cooper area.
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We've already shown you some great denim options currently on the market for women, but we haven't forgotten menswear! Here is our selection of solid jeans, shirts, and denim accessories that cost less than $30, but still look utterly stylish. From chambray shirts to silver jeans to denim bow ties, we've got you covered.
1. Converse One Star Men's Straight Leg Jean ($29.99) — buy at Target
2. The Jack Collection denim bow tie ($24) — buy at DJPremium
3. H&M Chambray shirt ($29.99) — buy at H&M
4. dENiZEN from Levi's Jeans 208 Super Skinny Jean ($29.99) — buy at Target
5. Topman Denim Blue Oxford Tie ($20) — buy at Topman USA
6. Forever 21 Whiskered Slim Jeans ($21.90) — buy at Forever 21
7. HEbyMango Denim Shirt ($29.99) — buy at MANGO
—Brie Hiramine
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As much as we all love to drool over designer denim that's way, way out of our budget, sometimes you have to climb down from your dream world and get real. Not everyone can pick up each and every delightful denim item that strikes their fancy, but that doesn't mean budget-friendly options are limited! We've rounded up nine awesome pieces of denim–from jeans and jackets to dresses, shorts, and even underwear–that all hit the mark for under $30. Who says you can't have it all?
1. Old Navy Women's Denim Vest ($29.94) — buy at Old Navy
2. H&M Denim Shorts ($24.95) — buy at H&M
3. Topshop Daisy Print Mini ($12) — buy at Topshop
4. Life In Progress Belted Denim Shirtdress ($29.80) — buy at Forever 21
5. LIP Denim Faded Jacket (24.80) — buy at Forever 21
6. Mossimo Womens Skinny Fit 3 Premium Jean ($27.99) — buy at Target
7. Heritage 1981 Subtle Rose Skinny Jeans ($26.90) — buy at Forever 21
—Brie Hiramine
Tags: cheap denim, denim on a budget, denim under $30, Forever 21
Need a warm denim jacket for winter that's stylish and budget-friendly? We found one for you! It's the Dakota dark-wash denim jacket, available now at Nasty Gal—and it's on sale for $54.60. Slightly distressed, it features faux shearling collar and trim. It also has a quilted poly lining, so you can keep the cold out, and still look totally rock'n'roll.
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Tags: dark-wash denim jacket, distressed denim, fall jacket, jean jacket, nasty gal, what to buy, what to wear, winter jacket
Sparkly, shimmering, metallic denim is a really fun idea, and most of us have no problem pulling on the sequins and the shiny coated threads for big nights like New Years Eve (heck, we're guilty as charged and there are facebook photos to prove it)—but what about January 2nd onward? Would you wear these glittery purple jeans, or do they remind you too much of early David Bowie costumes? Let us know on facebook!
Shine On Jeans ($98) – buy them at Nasty Gal.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: colored denim, glitter jeans, metallic jeans, party jeans, purple jeans, skinny jeans, what to buy
James Jeans is having a Holiday Sample Sale in downtown L.A. and you're invited. Score their jeans for only $20-$80! Buy two pairs, get the third at half off. This sale is for both mens and womens collections, so get your last-minute holiday shopping done. Expect to find boot legs, skinnies, denim leggings and flared jeans. They are clearing things out for the new year—don't miss out!
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Friday, December 16 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
James Jeans Showroom
127 E. 9th St., Suite 702
Los Angeles 90015
Cash and MC/Visa accepted.
Read about James Jeans' new Couture Collection.
—Kathy Ng Hassan
Tags: James Jeans, L.A. Sample Sales, sample sales
This is major: Hudson Jeans is opening up their L.A. warehouse to host their denim sample sale, where guys and gals will get current and past season jeans for 60 to 80% off retail. You'll likely find your favorite pair that you've seen covered on the Denim Therapy blog, so don't miss out. It's a short but sweet sale, starting Friday (tomorrow!).
Date: Friday, December 9 – Saturday, December 10.
Location: 2608 E. 37th St. Vernon, CA 90058.
Note: No strollers, no Hudson jeans to be worn to sale, no large bags or food or drink. [Source: LA Mag]
—Kathy Ng Hassan
Tags: denim deals, denim sample sales, Hudson Jeans, Los Angeles Sales, Sales in L.A., Sales in Los Angeles, sample sales, Warehouse Sales
If you're looking for the perfect gift for your best friends (or yourself — let's be real here), Madewell has you covered! Not only does this New York-based store carry every single piece of trendy winter fashion you can think of, but they've taken the liberty of breaking down every version of gift-receiver on your list and made guides to what to buy for them. From accessories under $50 to entire ensembles for your very besties — just click around the site and we promise you will not leave with an empty cart.
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Tags: christmas 2011 shopping guide, holiday gift guide 2011, Madewell, madewell gift guide, winter fashion
Ready to take your fall and winter fashion to another level? Coal N Terry has the audacious, stylish cut-off denim shorts you'll need to go from run-of-the-mill to rock-n-roll in a flash. Just switch out your standard blue jean shorts for these colorful, embellished DIY jeans and wear a pair of black tights and some rockin' winter boots. Every pair is less than $100 (and a few pairs are less than $50). Select styles are available in sizes XXS to XXL. Don't wait for spring to put a little party animal into your denim collection—Coal N Terry has just what you need.
Above, left to right:
Pink Lemonady Cutoff ($95) – buy it at Coal N Terry.
Weezy Spiked Cut off ($65) – buy it at Coal N Terry.
Half Back Studded Cutoff ($60) – buy it at Coal N Terry.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: colored denim, cut off shorts, denim shorts, diy denim studded denim, dyed denim, embellished denim, frayed denim, Jean Shorts
Make a statement this fall with a pair of Free People stretch denim utility jeans! A fresh take on the traditional skinny, these front panel cargo pocket jeans have a distinct chic design that sets them apart from other less delectable approaches to this style. Namely, the pockets aren't low on the thigh (which adds additional texture and doesn't work if you're trying to look slim). With intricate contour seams, and a perfect ankle length, you can rock this style in ruby red or electric blue. Flats, platform wedges, and fierce stilettos will all suit this pair of jeans. Best of all, they're on sale now!
Free People stretch denim utility jeans ($75) – buy it at Tobi.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: ankle length skinny jeans, blue skinny jeans, cropped jeans, denim on sale, denim under $100, Free People stretch denim utility jeans, Red Skinny Jeans


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On Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at 8:57 p.m., the Sacramento Police Department responded to a report of a stabbing on the corner of Broadway and 19th Street. Officers arrived on scene and found an Asian man in his early 30s lying in the roadway near the intersection. The victim had what appeared to be a stab wound to his upper body.
Fire personnel arrived on scene, rendered aid and transported the victim to UCD medical center where he later succumbed to his injury.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and extended family members were inside a local restaurant on Broadway when a group of several males entered and sat down. An altercation ensued between the victim and the group. The victim and family decided to leave. Once outside the restaurant, the other group also exited and assaulted the victim. During the fight the victim was stabbed with an unknown object.
The suspects fled prior to police arriving at the intersection.
Sacramento Police Homicide Unit, Gang Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators arrived to assist in the investigation. Motive is still unknown as of this writing. Multiple family members and witnesses were contacted at the scene. The victim's identity will be released by the Sacramento County Coroner's Office following notification of next of kin.
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1996 Nissan 200SX SE-R 2dr Coupe
I got the car new it had 8 miles on it.The only thing I had to replace since.I had the car was the battery clutch and alternator.The car still run great.I still have the car and drive it around town and long distance.Nissan is the only car I will buy because this car has been so good to me with 235000 miles on it.
sun roof and motor 2.0 feel like you are driving a v6 and the way the car looks
Hate were the cup holder are on the car.And no armrest in the back
I bought my 200 SE-R new in 1996. I love the way it drives, the excellent gas mileage, moon roof and durability. Although I had a 4 cyl, because of the engine it felt like a 6. Later I had my son, as he became older he enjoyed pressing the seat release to help him get in and out of the back. I later had to sell it in 2006 with 185,000 miles due to transmission. However, I think that came from letting other people drive it. I was sad to see it go, but thankful for giving me 10 great years as my first car.
I enjoyed the moon roof, leg room and comfort since I was always on the highway and constantly stuck in ATL traffic. With that in mind, can I say great gas mileage once more.
Improve the cup holders, back seat armrest. I didn't care to hear as much road noise. But when I consider all other things offered that was minor. Nissan should start remaking them. Excellent little cars!!
My first love, I haven't been the same since the accident. Advice to SE-R owners, take care of them. My favorite Civic eater, the performance is superb, the handling is great, and the potential is astonishing. Out of all my cars this was the greatest buy.
Everything! Thanks Nissan
Can't think of any for a 1996 it was pretty damn good.
I am 16 years old and this is my second car (My first was a '92 Jetta). My parents gave it to me when they got a new car. I am in love with this car. It gets great gas mileage, and has some good power. It accelerates like a monster. I also love how rare this car is. I have traveled from Florida to Michigan and back multiple times and I have only seen 2 or 3 others. I'm really looking forward to getting a job soon and dropping some money into this thing. This car is definitely very fun to drive. It's extremely comfortable and its power can really surprise people. Like many others have said, its only real flaw is the cupholders, which are placed in a really bad spot, and pretty small.
Power sunroof, comfortable, engine.
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AUSTIN - A federal judge Friday upheld the state's requirement that students pass the Texas Assessment of Academics Skills exit-level exam to receive a high school diploma.
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund argued last fall in a trial that the exam discriminates against minority students and shouldn't be used to decide who graduates.
MALDEF represents two Hispanic rights groups, the G.I. Forum and IMAGE, and nine minority students who challenged the test in a 1997 lawsuit.
The arguments failed to convince U.S. District Judge Edward Prado of San Antonio, who ruled that using the test "does not have an impermissible adverse impact on Texas' minority students and does not violate their right to the due process of law."
Prado said evidence indicates that one of the test's goals is to help identify and eradicate past educational disparities.
"The receipt of an education that does not meet some minimal standards is an adverse impact just as surely as failure to receive a diploma," the judge wrote in the 32-page opinion.
His ruling delighted Texas Education Commissioner Jim Nelson.
"Judge Prado has given the state and its children a great victory today," Nelson said Friday. "His decision ... vindicates the Texas testing program, which is considered by many to be a model in this country."
Sen. Teel Bivins, an Amarillo Republican who chairs the Senate Education Committee, said the decision means that the state's accountability system - of which the TAAS test is a major part - will remain intact.
"We go to extraordinary lengths to see that there is no bias inherent in the TAAS test," Bivins said.
Texas Education Agency spokeswoman Debbie Ratcliffe said more minority students than whites fail the TAAS exit test. Ratcliffe said 5,462 students failed the test and didn't graduate last spring but couldn't provide exact numbers on how many were minorities.
But Bivins said the achievement gap between minority and white students is closing.
"Minority students in Texas are showing improvement and closing the gap with white students on nationally recognized tests at a faster rate than any other state in the country," Bivins said. "The genius of our system is that all students must succeed."
Mike Moses, former education commissioner who now is a deputy chancellor at Texas Tech, said the exit TAAS is critical to the state's accountability system because it puts some burden for getting an education on the students themselves, rather than placing all the burden on schools and teachers.
"I think it has withstood a great many challenges and is a very good system," Moses said of the TAAS testing program.
Al Kauffman, MALDEF's lead attorney in the case, said the ruling isn't a "ringing endorsement" of the test or how it is used.
"Minority students are the ones left holding the bag after this opinion," Kauffman said. "The judge agreed with the plaintiffs that the test has a significant adverse impact on minority students, yet he accepted the state's assurances that the test is for the good of the educational system."
Prado said the test "does adversely affect minority students in significant numbers." But he said TEA demonstrated an educational necessity for it, and the plaintiffs failed to identify equally effective alternatives.
Kauffman said no decision was made regarding an appeal.
The Texas Legislature decided to make passage of a standardized test a graduation requirement in 1984, when major education reforms were approved.
A bill passed last year will make changes in the testing program. That includes moving the exit test - given in the 10th grade - to the 11th grade and expanding it to cover more subjects, beginning in 2004.
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Recommend books on enchancing poetry and short story craftmanship?
I'm trying to find some valuable works of advice to improve my craftsmanship on writing poetry and short stories. If you can recommend any advice books, poetry, novels, and short stories that can help contribute to better writing in the genre of: science fiction, southern Gothic literature, classic literature, modernism, and modern ligature works, that would be most appreciated. [more inside]
How to get a job writing for a TV show
what's the trajectory of someone who wants to eventually write for a comedy/drama or even a kid's show? Is there an entry-level equivalent for that kind of thing? What skills are necessary besides screenwriting experience?
I like advice columns. Please advise.
Nothing helps me fall asleep at night like a well-written advice column. My current favorites are Dear Prudence, She Said, She Said, and The Gentleman Scholar. Who else might I like? [more inside]
What direction should/can my life take now?
This one might be a doozy. So, I'm a 23 year old recent college grad ( this May) with a B.A. in psychology and no idea what to do with my life. ( Original, I know, but bear with me, it gets better.) Everyone around me seems to have what are at least well-outlined 5 year plans, oriented around either grad school or a great entry level job. Certain circumstances in my life though seem to leave me with a vision of the future that doesn't extend far beyond the living room couch and daytime TV for the next 10 years and that frightens me to no end. [more inside]
The fine art of coping with indifference
I recently finished writing a novel and want to find an agent to represent it. But wait--my question isn't what you might expect: I don't want advice about finding an agent, publisher, etc. I just want some advice on dealing with the unbearable tension of the submissions process. What can I do to distract myself or otherwise feel like I'm not just sitting around waiting for responses that will likely never come? [more inside]
how do i not screw up this potential writing opportunity?
How do I not screw up this potential writing opportunity? Or is it too late? [more inside]
I really hope there's no mistakes in this question!
Okay to point out a friend's errors in a professional product meant for public consumption? [more inside]
Fiction writing advice for the advanced amateur.
I seem to be teetering on the edge of getting somewhere with my writing, but I'm not there yet. How can I learn to get a handle on pacing and characterization in my novels and short stories? [more inside]
Improve your writing by imitating the greats.
Improve your writing by imitating the greats. [more inside]
Help me find an obscure R.A. Lafferty quote.
Help me find an obscure R.A. Lafferty quote. [more inside]
Which style of writing is best?
HelpMyWritingFilter: Am I overthinking or do I actually need these extra words of clarification when it comes to writing fiction? [more inside]
Help me bid on a freelance writing project.
Freelance writers: help a newbie make a bid on a writing project. [more inside]
Help me improve my writing
My writing has gone to hell lately. Fiction, documentation, casual correspondence - it all looks like, uh, bad and stuff. And it's just getting worse as I crank out junk after junk. Any advice on how I can sharpen myself up, and get back on track?
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Cops: 3 gunmen kill woman, hurt mom in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH -- Three gunmen fired at least 20 shots into a home, killing a woman and wounding her mother inside their garage, police said Saturday.
The shooting occurred just after 3 p.m. Friday in the Hill District neighborhood, killing 34-year-old Tina Crawford and wounding 63-year-old Patsy Crawford, authorities said.
Neighbors said the Crawfords were liked and didn't cause any trouble.
"Tina was a good girl. I am really shocked," Tracy Scott, 46, told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "I don't understand why anybody would do anything to good people like this."
Police responded to reports of multiple gunshots and found Tina Crawford's body lying just inside the basement-garage entrance behind a car. Patsy Crawford was on the other side of the vehicle. Bullet holes were left in the car and side of the house.
The door to the house was locked, indicating that the women were either returning home or leaving when they were shot, said Sonya Toler, spokeswoman for Pittsburgh Public Safety. A second daughter apparently was not home at the time of the shooting.
One suspect fled on foot and two others by car, police said, but no arrests have been made. A motive for the shooting is also unclear.
Patsy Crawford was shot in the hip and is in stable condition at UPMC Presbyterian hospital, police said.


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Rayne—A Mass of Christian Burial for Pat Ray Angelle, 74, of Moss Bluff will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. in Duhon Funeral Home Chapel, Rayne. Father Kendall Faulk will serve as celebrant. Entombment will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Lafayette, LA.
Visitation will begin on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 4:00 P.M. in Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne, and will continue all night until service time on Wednesday. A rosary will be recited on Tuesday at 7:00 P.M. in the funeral home.
Mr. Angelle passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012 in a Lake Charles hospital.
A native and longtime resident of Church Point, Mr. Angelle was living in Moss Bluff at the time of his passing. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Westlake.
Mr. Angelle was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and he retired as an operator from Olin Chemical Company in Westlake. He was an animal lover, and he enjoyed doing yard work. Being legally blind, Mr. Angelle often depended upon the kindness of others to get around, and was especially grateful to anyone who brought him some boudin. He had a wonderful sense of humor, and he enjoyed the company of his friends and family.
Survivors include his daughter, Pamela Joy Angelle Pareja and husband, Jorge of Lakeland, FL; sons, Carl Anthony Angelle of Edgewater, NJ, John Dwayne Angelle of Moss Bluff, and Randall James Angelle and wife, Gloria of Lake Charles; sister, Mildred "Millie" Arsement of Duson; grandchildren, Noemi Elizabeth Pareja of Orlando, FL, Laura Rebecca Pareja of Lakeland, FL, and Dalton James Angelle of Lake Charles; and a host of special nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and other relatives and friends. Mr. Angelle is also survived by his loving animal companion, Penny.
Proceeding Mr. Angelle in death were his wife and mother of his children, Rose Lavergne Angelle; second wife, Gertie Odom Angelle; parents, Armas and Eula Bellard Angelle; and nephew, Mike Arsement.
Serving as pallbearers are Shawn Miller, Dustin Arsement, Derwood Arsement, I, John D. Angelle, Randall J. Angelle, and Mark Arsement. Named as honorary pallbearers are Carl Angelle, Dalton Angelle, Jorge Pareja, Noemi Pareja, Laura Pareja, and George Arsement.
Duhon Funeral Home, LLC of Rayne has been entrusted with arrangements.
You may express condolences online at www.duhonfuneralhome.com .