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How to limit your success--and your salary
'Don, this is a true story," the letter read. "I want to tell you how one of my employees cost himself a $2,000 raise." Then in one page in clear, concise terms the writer of the letter - a savvy business owner, regular reader and friend - told me the story.
Oil and gas report
Week Ending June 17, 1999 Intentions to Drill
Picture this: Photographs without film
Filmless photography - which can be viewed instantly and also stored and transmitted by computer - is still in its infancy as far as the worldwide photographic market is concerned.
Digital glossary
Terms used in digital photography:
Chamber official to speak Friday at AWN meeting
Becky Zenor, director of the Quality of Life Council for the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, will speak at Friday's meeting of the Amarillo Women's Network at the Amarillo Club.
Rotary club to present funds to groups
Six Amarillo-area youth organizations are set to receive part of the $40,000 raised in May when the Rotary Club of Amarillo sponsored its sixth annual Shrimp and Catfish Roundup.
Library group plans annual used book sale
Friends of the Amarillo Public Library will sponsor its annual used book sale from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. June 27 in the basement of the Central Library, 413 E. Fourth Ave.
Party to help CFS program will feature steak, music
People can help Catholic Family Service Refugee Resettlement Services give incoming refugees a Texas-style welcome while getting some down-home grub and Panhandle hospitality at the Big Texan Steak Ranch.
Technology helps city fathers with trick
Ah, the wonders of technology. Seems three of our city commissioners, who shall remain anonymous, decided on Tuesday to pull a little trick on city employees before the regular work session that precedes official city commission meetings.
Community calendar
"TEXAS," 8:30 p.m. through Aug. 21, except Sundays. Palo Duro Canyon Amphitheatre. Call 655-2181.
Book helps African-Americans trace roots in Massachusetts
A fascinating new work is James Avery Smith's "The History of the Black Population of Amherst, Massachusetts, 1728-1870." The 145-page paperback has photographs, illustrations and an index. Priced at $10, it can be purchased from the New England Historic Genealogical Society, 101 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02116-3007.
Council seeks awards nominations
The Texas Plains Girl Scout Council is seeking nominations for its fifth annual "Woman of Distinction" Awards.
Range Riders Rodeo dance to benefit Buckner
The 58th annual Will Rogers Range Riders Rodeo and dances following the rodeo will benefit two Amarillo organizations June 30 and July 1-3 at the Range Riders facilities, 6210 W. Ninth Ave.
Della off streets, needs home, love
Hi. My name is Della. I am a female, great Dane-mix available for adoption through the Amarillo Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Oriental rugs
In some ways, little is new in the Oriental rug business. Weavers use patterns that have been passed down for hundreds of years.
Toddlers going for older kids look
Nothing inspires more oohs and aahs than a cute kid - especially if he or she is dressed in cute clothes.
Volunteers to run thrift shop
The Animal Rescue Shelter volunteers will operate a thrift shop beginning next week at 321 W. 16th Ave. to raise operational funds for the shelter, according to Laurie McWeeney, ARS board member.
Exhibition expresses artist's affection
Jay Ferranti's "Summer Music" at Secret Garden's "untitled . . . an art gallery" is a very affectionate exhibition. "Having or showing fond feelings" is the definition of "affectionate," and that's certainly the case with these paintings.
Fatherhood involves more than ever before
Being a father today is more than just providing a paycheck and doling out discipline. Dads serve as role models, care-givers, coaches, counselors, authority figures and friends.
New technology may help DHS prevent fraud
The Texas Department of Human Services in Texas is turning to new technology to help prevent fraud.
Amarillo woman finds adopting refugee family rewarding experience
Amarilloan Tina Aikman has a new "kcerka," which is the Bosnian word for daughter.
Remembering Bullock
The death of former Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock on Friday brought fond remembrances of the man who was one of the guiding forces of Texas politics over the past 40 years.
Timeless Tales: Police have an odd day at the office
June 19, 1973, was a bizarre day for Amarillo's finest, according to an Amarillo Daily News story.
Protection for guide dogs now the law
SANTA FE (AP) - New Mexico now has a law protecting guide dogs.
Foster father finds fulfillment on special day
They all fight for his attention on the basketball court by repeatedly shouting, "Dad, Dad!"
Traffic stalled by fallen forklift
A forklift riding on the back of a flatbed trailer crashed into an overpass Friday and flew into oncoming traffic during morning rush hour.
Leaks plague halfway house
Water leaks continue to plague the Next Step Home, a juvenile halfway house in Randall County.
First Marine's trial hurts Fritch man's chances, mom says
FRITCH - Deanna Austin of Fritch fears her Marine son, who will go on trial for refusing to obey a lawful order, will get a bad-conduct discharge and be forced to spend time in jail.
President of Furr's chain steps down
ALBUQUERQUE (AP) - Furr's president and chief operating officer has resigned to pursue other business interests.
Officials to address Brand's resignation
PANHANDLE - Carson County commissioners will meet in special session at 10 a.m. Tuesday with the soon-to-be-vacant sheriff's position topping the three-item agenda.
The Charge: Murder
The screen door swung open at the bar in San Jon, N.M., as W.A. "Tex" Thornton and the young couple walked in. Torrance Popejoy, a longtime friend of the well-known oil-field firefighter, called out to the trio as they settled into a booth on the north end of the tavern.
First Baptist Church to open International Ministries Center
Sometimes, progress is not so good for long-time tenants. But a bit of progress in downtown Amarillo has benefited everybody involved, said the senior pastor of First Baptist Church.
Stewart stands alone under par
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) - Par had only one peer Saturday in the U.S. Open.
Bill opens up electric industry competition
AUSTIN - Legislation signed Friday by Gov. George W. Bush will open the electric industry to competition, although the High Plains will be slower than other regions of the state in moving toward a fully competitive market.
Literacy Fund drive begins
A woman goes to her young son's room before turning in for the night.
Former governor Campbell remember as a "bridge builder"
SANTA FE - Democratic and Republican governors from the past four decades gathered Friday to honor former Gov. Jack Campbell, who died this week at the age of 82.
State using aid to find jobs for welfare recipients
SANTA FE (AP) - After 1 1/2 years of trying, New Mexico has found enough state-matching funds to qualify for a federal grant to help hard-to-place welfare recipients find jobs, officials said.
Popcorn was more than bear could bear
RED RIVER, N.M. (AP) - The aroma of popping popcorn was more than a bear could bear. The critter bit through a tent and got a Tennessee camper on the hand.
Students finish first year in new mortuary science program
Twenty-six Amarillo College students have completed their first year in a new mortuary science program.
Severe weather plagues Panhandle area
Severe thunderstorms dumped buckets of rain and hail on Higgins and Clarendon Friday night.
PRPC sets up new web site for water issues
The Panhandle Water Planning Area covers a lot of real estate, but a new Web site shrinks that region to make keeping up with water issues easier.
First Baptist Church to open International Ministries Center
Sometimes, progress is not so good for long-time tenants. But a bit of progress in downtown Amarillo has benefited everybody involved, said the senior pastor of First Baptist Church.
Court actions sealed on case involving Rutledge's son
SANTA FE (AP) - A judge has sealed actions stemming from a plea hearing for a district attorney's son accused of federal drug-trafficking charges.
Record number of Harrington scholarships to be awarded
A record number of Sybil B. Harrington scholarships will be awarded for this fall, bringing the total number of scholarships awarded since 1990 to more than 700.
City fetes Juneteenth
The Juneteenth parade drew a large crowd on Saturday, and all knew there was more to the day than watching fancy cars and decorated trucks.
How did that much stuff come out of a guy that little?
My son pooped on me. No joke. He covered me with poop once. Brett Michael Moore was a homemade present from my wife, Suzy, in June 1994. He was born on Father's Day shortly after 7 p.m.
INS inspector indicted on bribery counts
LAS CRUCES (AP) - A federal grand jury has indicted an Immigration and Naturalization Service inspector on three counts of accepting bribes.
RRISD superintendent to resign
Marian Running, superintendent of River Road Independent School District, will resign her post, according to an agenda released Friday by the district.
Route 66 to morph into car, bike show
Route 66 will be transformed into a car and motorcycle show Friday and Saturday during the "Route 66 in '99" festival.
Gemini may have stressful day but should keep sense of humor
GEMINI (May 21-June 21) - Today is a 5 - Today could be a little stressful. You might think of it as exciting. Your friends stimulate you to try new things, and the same thing works the other way around.
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Editorial: Bullock's one-of-a-kind leadership will be missed
Houston Chronicle associate publisher and editor Jack Loftis and former Texas Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock grew up together in the small town of Hillsboro.
Kanelis: Home, sweet home has new meaning
EUGENE, Ore. - Time and distance have this odd way of compressing in the strangest of ways.
Editorial: Retiring national debt remains a capital idea
Mark Neumann no longer serves in Congress, having surrendered his House seat this past year to run unsuccessfully for a U.S. Senate seat from Wisconsin.
Editorial: Fathers know best today
Granted, some are known for committing the style faux pas of wearing black dress socks with shorts.
Letters to the editor
In his June 13 column, John Kanelis says he does not understand how Hillary Clinton has stayed married to her husband.
Live croakers are tickets to summer trout
ARANSAS COUNTY - Dawn was just a rumor as we slid away from the dock. The air held that warm and salty touch that promised another blistering summer day on the Texas coast south of Rockport.
June24: Fun Fishing Bass Tournament, Lake Meredith. 6-9 p.m. $25 entry. Kids under 17 free with adult. Mel Phillips 353-3654.
Anglers must adapt to rising water
Adaptability is a key in successful fishing. Conditions don't always go according to plan. Anglers know from tournament pre-fishing that conditions rarely remain the same a week later.
Ryan's hold on America will stand the test of time
Fashionably late, he just sort of materialized from near a large bush (no pun intended), not unlike suddenly appearing out of a field of corn onto an Iowa baseball field.
78,972 watch U.S. women dominate
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - As soon as they walked onto the field, they knew Saturday would be something special. Something historic. Something unforgettable.
Ken Hitchcock doesn't look it, but he's extremely nervous before games.
Pinehurst strikes back; 3 share lead
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) - Phil Mickelson clenched his teeth. The normally stoic David Duval thought about slamming his wedge into the suddenly hard ground. Payne Stewart chomped furiously on his gum.
RENO, Nev. (AP) - Former Nevada quarterback Chris Vargas was arrested for investigation of drunken driving following a two-vehicle collision.
Reynolds pitches 6-hitter as Astros stop Expos, 5-0
HOUSTON (AP) - Shane Reynolds pitched a six-hitter and had an RBI double as the Houston Astros beat the Montreal Expos 5-0 Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Spurs in `good situation,' but NY has faced urgency before
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Somebody forgot to tell Spurs fans that the celebrating is supposed to wait until the series is officially over.
Deion gets five-year contract extension
IRVING (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys signed a contract extension Friday for All-Pro cornerback Deion Sanders.
Pocono 500
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) - The lineup for today's NASCAR Winston Cup Series Pocono 500 at the Pocono Raceway, with starting position, car number in parentheses, driver, make of car and speed in mph:
Texas' Morgan achieves 20-year goal
BOSTON (AP) - It took Mike Morgan more than 20 years to beat the Red Sox. When he finally did Friday night, he took it all in stride.
NEW YORK (AP) - Lennox Lewis was in New York on Saturday night to scout a possible opponent, but he said his real mission was to push for a rematch with Evander Holyfield.
Spurs break playoff mark in 80-67 win
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - In what was nearly the lowest scoring game in NBA Finals history, the San Antonio Spurs set the record for the longest single-season playoff winning streak.
`Round Trip' was Gold Sox's `Mac'
The world moves in cycles. Today's baseball world looks a lot like the hitters' paradise of the 20-year span between 1930 and 1950.
Mike Modano had one of his best all-around games in the Stanley Cup finals on Thursday night. His incentive? A phone call from coach Ken Hitchcock.
Stewart stands alone under par
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) - Par had only one peer Saturday in the U.S. Open.
Elie energizes Alamodome crowd
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Mario Elie is playing beside mild-mannered big men in an easygoing Texas city. He hasn't lost his New York fervor.
Goalies swap attitudes
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - He has stayed calm amid the turmoil that thunders down the ice every 30 seconds or so, oblivious to everything but stopping the puck. Words don't rattle him. Sticks to the midsection don't either.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - A coach with an NBA pedigree is joining Quin Snyder at Missouri.
Hampton wins fourth straight start
HOUSTON (AP) - Mike Hampton allowed two runs in seven innings and had two hits of his own to lead the Houston Astros to a 5-2 victory over the Montreal Expos on Saturday night.
SCOREBOARD No game scheduled. Game 3 of the NBA Finals will be Monday in New York. STAYING OFF THE ROAD Philadelphia 76ers owner Pat Croce suffered a fractured left leg in a motorcycle accident Thursday. Shortly after begin
Italy awarded 2006 Games; voting angers Swiss officials
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - The International Olympic Committee delivered a massive snub to Switzerland - and the Swiss official who blew the whistle on Olympic corruption - when it selected Italy as the host for the 2006 Winter Games.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Small Alpine town vs. big industrial city. Swiss reliability vs. Italian flair. Pirmin Zurbriggen vs. Alberto Tomba.
Benard drives in five runs as Giants roll past Cubs
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Marvin Benard had a career-high five RBIs, hitting a two-run homer and a three-run double, as the San Francisco Giants defeated Chicago 11-5 Saturday for their third straight victory over the Cubs.
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) - Kevin Lowe, the Edmonton Oilers' first-ever draft pick and the first player to score a goal for the franchise, was hired Friday as the team's head coach.
A 20-year-old Florida State reserve catcher, cited last weekend for trespassing at an Iowa casino, said he was trying to get his father's attention when he stepped into the building.
Huge crowds to motivate U.S. women
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Not since the gold medal at the Atlanta Olympics has the U.S. women's soccer team gotten so much attention and so much acclaim.
Right-hander Paul Byrd continues to be a waiver-wire miracle for the Phillies.
Auto racing
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) - Although sitting on the pole is not unique to Sterling Marlin, a four-year drought made it seem like a new experience.
Morgan-led Texas whip Red Sox, 4-1
BOSTON (AP) - In his first start at Fenway Park since giving up Carl Yastrzemski's 400th career home run, Mike Morgan allowed three hits in 6 2/3 innings Friday night to lead Texas over Boston.
Strawberry to be reinstated in August
NEW YORK (AP) - Darryl Strawberry's suspension from baseball will run through Aug. 11, commissioner Bud Selig said Friday in a decision that allows the outfielder to return for the season's final 7 1/2 weeks.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - In the third exhausting overtime, the tired eyes of Texas finally gazed upon the Stanley Cup.
Golfers in the U.S. Open described some of Friday's second-round pin placements as cruel on the crowned greens at Pinehurst No. 2.
Buffalo's offense struggles
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Buffalo's offense is stalled, and its defense is losing a key player. But the Sabres still have Dominik Hasek.
US OPEN at a glance
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) - A brief look at the second round of the U.S. Open, played on the 7,175-yard, par-70 Pinehurst No. 2 course:
Many Stars fans had to leave home
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Stars' quest for the Stanley Cup on Saturday night had many fans headed to sports bars or friends' homes because of a cable network's decision to keep the game off local television.
'Noles beat Stanford in 13th, reach title game
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - The ball came off Karl Jernigan's bat and just kept going, taking Florida State into the championship game of the College World Series.
Inmates win $2.22 million settlement
ANGLETON (AP) - Brazoria County has approved a $2.22 million settlement offer to Missouri inmates suing over a 1996 jail shakedown in which they suffered attacks by guard dogs and shocked with stun guns.
Stewart's poise on course reflects his maturation
PINEHURST, N.C. - Not long ago, many in the golf world thought of him as shallow and flighty. He still appears to be something of a golfing court jester in the jaunty plus-fours that have become his identity.
Cho Red Sox' latest success story in 7-4 win over Texas
BOSTON (AP) - Whenever the Boston Red Sox have needed starting pitching help this season, they've turned to their Triple-A team. They certainly haven't been let down.
Amarillo's Palmer leads EP tourney
EL PASO - Amarillo's Ryan Palmer shot his third straight under-par round on Friday and will take a five-shot lead into today's final round of the 84th Annual Southwestern Amateur Tournament at Coronado Country Club.
Injury knocks Thomas from pre-draft drills
ALBUQUERQUE (AP) - It looks as though former University of New Mexico basketball star Kenny Thomas will not get to work out with any more NBA teams before the June 30 draft.
Ravens sign Cowboys wide receiver Davis
BALTIMORE (AP) - The Baltimore Ravens bolstered their pass-catching corps Friday, signing free-agent wide receiver Billy Davis.
Marlin in top spot, but Jarrett favored
LONG POND, Pa, (AP) - Less than 24 hours after a surprising pole run, Sterling Marlin was dealing with the reality of race day.
Dierker leaves ICU
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston Astros manager Larry Dierker has been moved out of intensive care and into a private room after undergoing surgery to remove tangled blood vessels from the front of his brain.
Hurricanes give Morris first crown
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - For all his trips to the College World Series, Miami coach Jim Morris never had a national title.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - A coach with an NBA pedigree is joining Quin Snyder at Missouri.
U.S. Open notes
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) - Tom Lehman was attempting to set a U.S. Open record with his fifth straight year in the final twosome. That won't happen.
CASPER, Wyo.- West Texas A&M saddle bronc rider Lance Galliard had a ride of 75 Thursday night to remain in title contention at the College National Finals Rodeo.
Montoya claims pole for CART race
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Juan Montoya says it takes some adjusting to switch back and forth between road courses and ovals.
Even after moving to sprints, Derek Brown still successful
In auto racing, crossed flags signal the halfway point of the contest.
Duval survives nightmarish start in third round
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) - David Duval was strolling down the 14th fairway - head to the ground, wraparound sunglasses shielding his emotions on a cloudy day, nothing to indicate he was the least bit interested in the tumult surrounding him at the U.S. Open.
Dillas add pitcher, infielder to roster
Pitcher Nick Kast and infielder Bryan Jones have been added to the Amarillo Dillas' roster, the team announced Friday.
Stars on threshold of the Stanley Cup
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - The Buffalo Sabres went on the offensive Friday - something they're not doing on the ice - by accusing the Dallas Stars of playing dirty while seizing the lead in the Stanley Cup finals.
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) - Kevin Lowe, the Edmonton Oilers' first-ever draft pick and the first player to score a goal for the franchise, was hired Friday as the team's head coach.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Cynthia Cooper scored 22 points to help the two-time defending champion Houston Comets beat the expansion Minnesota Lynx 69-55 Saturday night in a matchup of the WNBA's last two unbeaten teams.
CASPER, Wyo. - The West Texas A&M cowboys moved into ninth place at the College Finals Rodeo after Friday night's round.
Baltimore's Cal Ripken Jr. is grudgingly admitting that his first career stay on the disabled list was beneficial.
Palmer wins Southwestern Amateur by four
EL PASO - Amarillo's Ryan Palmer shot a final-round 3-over-par 73 on Saturday, but it was enough to win the 84th Annual Southwestern Amateur Tournament by four shots at Coronado Country Club.
N.Y.'s Dudley is not typical NBA fixture
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - With a Yale pedigree and a former diplomat for a grandfather, Chris Dudley is no typical NBA player.
Remarks off-base
In reply to Alan Lee's letter that was published last Sunday. I, as well as many others, am insulted and outraged at his remarks. Apparently you are a sore loser and a crybaby.
Panhandle Cliams Association Scramble
Panhandle Cliams AssociationScrambleSaturday at Comanche Trail TomahawkResults:
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Small Alpine town vs. big industrial city. Swiss reliability vs. Italian flair. Pirmin Zurbriggen vs. Alberto Tomba.
`When Nature Strikes Back!'
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) - Brandel Chamblee called Pinehurst No. 2 "Augusta on steroids." And he had one of the easier trips on the day, shooting 74.
Let the Internet be your travel agent
I love to travel. I don't care where. Anywhere will do. I just love taking trips. Of course, this wanderlust can get expensive if I'm not careful.
`The last giant' dead at 69
AUSTIN (AP) - Bob Bullock, the gruff and imposing figure who towered over Texas politics for decades, died Friday.
Bullock name to live on in scholarship, museum
AUSTIN (AP) - The name of Bob Bullock - a political giant whose love for Texas was acknowl edged by Democrats and Republicans alike - will live on in a state history museum and a scholarship endowed in his honor at Baylor University.
Beards not wanted in many businesses
MIDLAND (AP) - West Texas folklore has it that one day a roughneck with a beard slipped in a puddle of oil and the friction of the fall caused him to light up like a Christmas tree. Stop, drop and roll was good enough to put out his clothes, but the beard didn't stop burning until the man's face was almost gone.
Texas grain markets
AUSTIN (AP) - Texas High Plains cash grain markets closed the week 5-7 cents higher for grain sorghum, mostly 1-2 cents lower on wheat, 12 cents higher for soybeans and 3-4 cents higher on corn.
Cemetery memorial opens today
DALLAS (AP) - The 7-foot tall bronze African figures of a male warrior and female storyteller overlook busy Central Expressway, a freeway whose expansion galvanized the black community to save the burial place of thousands of former slaves.
Ad campaign for Texas produce unveiled
LUBBOCK - Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs unveiled a massive marketing campaign Friday aimed at getting Texans to buy more fruits, vegetables and plants grown in the Lone Star State.
Rangers talk to family of suspected serial killer
HOUSTON (AP) - Texas Rangers trying to find out as much as they can about a suspected serial killer are talking to police in Mexico and the wanted man's family members.
Propane blast destroys church
CROCKETT (AP) - An apparently accidental overnight explosion destroyed an East Texas church early Friday, officials said. Nobody was hurt.
Claim for a $43,209 `black tax' has man in trouble
FORT WORTH (AP) - A man who requested a $43,209 "black tax" credit and got a sizable check from the U.S. Treasury is now facing potential jail time for helping three others do the same thing.
More than 1,700 pounds of cocaine seized in El Paso raid
EL PASO (AP) - Four men were in jail Friday after El Paso police seized 1,749 pounds of cocaine - with a street value of $127 million - from a house and a van.
Schools can expel students for assault
AUSTIN - A school district can expel a student who assaults a teacher or other school employee under a bill that Gov. George W. Bush signed into law on Friday.
Bill closes open meetings loophole
AUSTIN - A bill signed into law Saturday by Gov. George W. Bush will prevent governmental bodies from shutting the public out of meetings at which employees brief public officials on policy issues.
Prison officials expand treatment of hepatitis C
HOUSTON (AP) - More inmates will be eligible for medical evaluations and treatment of hepatitis C under a policy adopted by Texas prison health care officials.
Bush signs bill that will give murderer second chance to appeal
AUSTIN - Gov. George W. Bush on Saturday signed a bill that will give a man sentenced to die for killing three Pampa residents another chance to appeal to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
Arson blamed for S. Texas school fires
HOUSTON (AP) - Fires that damaged two schools within a week in a Houston-area school district were arson, investigators said.
Ad campaign for Texas produce unveiled
LUBBOCK - Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs unveiled a massive marketing campaign Friday aimed at getting Texans to buy more fruits, vegetables and plants grown in the Lone Star State.
Minority kids more likely to get adult-type diabetes
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Hispanic and black children are apparently more prone to developing an adult form of diabetes that can lead to heart attacks, strokes, blindness and amputations if it's not diagnosed and treated early, researchers said Saturday.
NATO tries to rein in rebels
PRISTINA, Yugoslavia - Packing into armored vehicles, trucks and buses Saturday, Serb troops accelerated their pullout from Kosovo, and NATO said the soldiers may be gone well ahead of their midnight tonight deadline.
Hefner movie planned
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Hugh Hefner is hip again.
Some birth mothers say secrets never should be told
PORTLAND, Ore. - Jane's biggest fear is that the son she gave up for adoption almost 40 years ago will show up on her doorstep with a camcorder and questions she doesn't want to answer.
Students, officials discuss prevention of school violence
DENVER (AP) - Denver's police chief on Saturday said security might have to supersede students' rights in the wake of the Columbine massacre, and others called for school prayer, gun control and stronger families to prevent another killing spree.
Hallmark makes a play with 99-cent cards
NEW YORK - Tomorrow is Father's Day, and if you care enough to send the very best, you can do it for under a buck.
Stephen King struck by car; in serious condition
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) - Horror author Stephen King was seriously injured when he was struck by a van while walking Saturday, police said.
Panda stabilizes, still severely ill
WASHINGTON (AP) - He's eating, he's been outside and active, but there's no way of knowing how long giant panda Hsing-Hsing's improved health will continue.
Surgeons perform fetal brain surgery
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Surgeons opened a woman's uterus and performed brain surgery on a fetus in March to relieve a buildup of water on the brain, a surgical first doctors said Friday.
Windsor warms to royal wedding
WINDSOR, England (AP) - The royal cake is frosted, Windsor Castle is bristling with television cameras and the new poet laureate has composed his first ode, to be published on the wedding day of Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones.
Underground clinic network caters to Mexican immigrants
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - It's already dusk, the sun casting a pale glow over the low-slung houses of this industrious immigrant enclave, when Silvia Fernandez makes her way to work.
Synagogues set on fire in Sacramento area
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Three of the area's five synagogues were hit almost simultaneously by arsonists Friday, and a leaflet blaming the "International Jew World Order" for the war in Kosovo was left behind.
Thais fear of suicide but hope for survival
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) - The two children come home from school hungry in the late afternoon. A makeshift wooden bridge quakes as they scramble down to their tiny shack built inches above a fly-ridden, sour-smelling swamp.
Cousteau may have been anti-Semitic
PARIS (AP) - The publisher of Jacques-Yves Cousteau's biography claims he has a 1941 letter that reveals an anti-Semitic side to the undersea explorer.
Factory under construction collapses outside Cairo
SIXTH OF OCTOBER CITY, Egypt (AP) - A factory under construction collapsed Saturday, killing at least seven workers, government officials said. Up to nine more people were presumed dead.
U.S. planes bomb Iraq
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - U.S. warplanes on Friday bombed an Iraqi radar facility after being fired upon by Iraqi forces in the northern no-fly zone, U.S. military officials said.
Federal nuclear labs plan two-day `security immersion'
More than 20,000 employees at the nation's three nuclear weapons labs will spend two days this week being reminded of their "personal responsibility" for security.
Behind Indians' glitzy casino is growing pharmaceutical company
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. - An Indian tribe that has made a fortune from casino gambling has quietly built a profitable sideline business in mail-order prescription drugs, taking advantage of federal rules to undercut HMOs and pharmacy chains.
Seminole woman killed while walking along highway
A Seminole woman was killed as she walked along Oklahoma 59 in Seminole County early Saturday, authorities said.
Many Internet-sold AIDS tests are bogus, government warns
WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans who have tested themselves at home for the AIDS virus may want to get an official test, the government warned Friday after buying some HIV kits sold on the Internet - and discovering they gave false results.
Texas Democrats united in opposition to gun bill
WASHINGTON - Hours after a profoundly conflicted House rejected gun control legislation, conservative House Democrats from rural Texas winged their way back to their districts Friday pleased that new limits on gun ownership and sales were thwarted.
N. Korea accuses U.S. of trying to start war
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - North Korea accused the United States on Friday of trying to unleash a new war on the Korean peninsula by deploying advanced weapons and provoking South Korea to fire on North Korean naval ships this week.
Teachers on edge of retirement boom
SEABROOK, Md. - Sixth-grade teacher Judith Davis is not wasting any time in the hours before the class promotion ceremony at Gaywood Elementary School.
Summit partners plan Kosovo revival
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) - World leaders committed themselves to a massive rebuilding plan for war-ravaged Kosovo on Friday and expressed horror over grisly accounts of mass killings. President Clinton deplored the "wholesale slaughter."
Policy makers look at retirees
Recent studies show that if schools are going to attract or keep good teachers, they will have to pay them more, train them well and make them feel safe.
Two-day hostage standoff ends with one dead, second critical
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) - A two-day hostage standoff at Pennsylvania's largest mental hospital ended Friday with a fired nurse killing one of his captives and critically wounding the other after police broke a window to get a better look at him.
Prince Edward gets married
WINDSOR, England (AP) - Prince Edward wed commoner Sophie Rhys-Jones in the regal grandeur of Windsor Castle's ornate chapel Saturday, determined to avoid his siblings' highly publicized stumbles and make his marriage last.
N. Korea accuses U.S. of trying to start war
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - North Korea accused the United States on Friday of trying to unleash a new war on the Korean peninsula by deploying advanced weapons and provoking South Korea to fire on North Korean naval ships this week.
Libyan leader tours factory bombed by United States
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) - Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi quietly toured the ruins Saturday of a pharmaceutical factory destroyed nearly a year ago by U.S. missiles.
Jeb Bush's wife fined by customs
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Gov. Jeb Bush's wife was fined by customs officials in Atlanta for failing to declare $19,000 in clothing and jewelry she bought during a trip to Paris.
World leaders, Russia at odds over aid to Yugoslavia
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) - Russia blocked world leaders Saturday from adopting a Kosovo rebuilding program that excludes Slobodan Milosevic's regime. The leaders held out the possibility of fixing Belgrade's bombed-out power plants and roads for humanitarian reasons.
Nation's tallest lighthouse begins trip to new home
BUXTON, N.C. - Propped up on rollers in a technique borrowed from the ancients, the historic, 208-foot Cape Hatteras Lighthouse began its inch-by-inch journey to a safer spot inland Thursday, away from the crashing breakers of the Atlantic.
Suspect arraigned in fatal hostage siege at hospital
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) - A former nurse arrested after a deadly two-day hostage standoff at the state mental hospital was arraigned Saturday, appearing disoriented and badly injured.
Oklahoma to give rebates for tornado survival rooms
OKLAHOMA CITY - Gov. Frank Keating and federal emergency officials Friday launched a first-of-its kind program that gives rebates to some Oklahomans who build safe rooms as they rebuild following last month's tornadoes.
Nation's tallest lighthouse begins trip to new home
BUXTON, N.C. - Propped up on rollers in a technique borrowed from the ancients, the historic, 208-foot Cape Hatteras Lighthouse began its inch-by-inch journey to a safer spot inland Thursday, away from the crashing breakers of the Atlantic.
Journal Record building gets ready for thousands
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - An old newspaper dates March 1995. Some faded maroon tiles are on the floor. Jagged pieces of glass frame the edges of the window shells.
Truth-in-sentencing ruckus stops session
OKLAHOMA CITY - June 30 is D-day on truth-in-sentencing in Oklahoma.
Father's Day founder left legacy
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Dads who get to kick back Sunday - decked in new ties and freed from weekend chores - may want to take a moment and think about the mother of Father's Day.
OSU to see lower budget despite tuition increase
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The operating budget at Oklahoma State University-Tulsa will not increase, despite an 8 percent tuition hike, officials said.
Study of ocean winds may improve forecasting
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Winds blowing across whitecaps far out on Earth's blue oceans are bringing your future weather, and, maybe, a portent of the next El Nino.
Oklahoma to give rebates for tornado survival rooms
OKLAHOMA CITY - Gov. Frank Keating and federal emergency officials Friday launched a first-of-its kind program that gives rebates to some Oklahomans who build safe rooms as they rebuild following last month's tornadoes.
Russia, U.S. announce agreement on troops, ending impasse
HELSINKI, Finland - More than 3,600 Russian troops will help NATO keep the peace in Kosovo, patrolling sectors commanded by French, German and American generals instead of operating independently as Moscow had wanted, U.S. and Russian leaders agreed Friday.
Two-day hostage standoff ends with one dead, second critical
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) - A two-day hostage standoff at Pennsylvania's largest mental hospital ended Friday with a fired nurse killing one of his captives and critically wounding the other after police broke a window to get a better look at him.
Three foursomes play in six states
BELLA VISTA, Ark. (AP) - The 12 golfers started with a 5:30 a.m. tee time in Nebraska and holed the last putt at sunset in Bella Vista.
Rebels free 8 hostages from plane hijacking
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) - Leftist rebels on Friday freed eight of the passengers they seized in a mid-April hijacking of a domestic flight. They still hold 16 people, including the five-member crew.
Newspaper building prepares for OKC bombing memorial
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - An old newspaper dates March 1995. Some faded maroon tiles are on the floor. Jagged pieces of glass frame the edges of the window shells.
Ray - Canady
Jeanette Anne Ray of Amarillo and Tracy Canady of High Point, N.C., were married June 5 at Pleasant Valley Christian Church. The Rev. Jerry Davey officiated.
Brownlee - Nelson
Leslie Dawn Brownlee and Michael Carter Nelson, both of Denton, were married June 12 at Comanche Trail Church of Christ. Jerry L. Klein officiated.
Mr. and Mrs. Southerland
Bud and Brenda Southerland of Amarillo celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary with a reception June 13 at 210 W. Moberly Drive.
Clark - Pilgrim
Sherilyn Kaipolani Clark and Jason Ray Pilgrim, both of Dallas, were married June 5 at Ross Avenue Wedding Chapel in Dallas. The Rev. Dr. Jerome McNeal officiated.
Mr. and Mrs. Moore
Bill and Verdis Moore of Amarillo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception Saturday at North Amarillo Church of Christ.
Mr. and Mrs. Coffey
Lloyd and Clara Jo Coffey of Wildorado celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception June 12 at Palo Duro Baptist Church in Wildorado.
Rivera - Vidaurri
Imelda Rivera and Jesse Vidaurri, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday afternoon at Nueva Vida. The Rev. Oscar "Spike" Maldonado officiated.
Crandall - Shelton
Rose Crandall of Canyon and James D. Shelton of Amarillo were married Friday evening at The Wedding Chapel. The Rev. Kevin Deckard officiated.
Mr. and Mrs. White
Elvis and Betty White of Clarendon celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception Saturday at the Family Life Center at the Church of Christ in Clarendon.
Mr. and Mrs. Farris
Mr. and Mrs. Bill J. Farris of Amarillo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception Saturday in the Grand Room at the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church. The couple have a trip to Santa Fe, N.M., and Ruidoso, N.M., planned at a later date.
Mr. and Mrs. Milam
J.K. and Mary Milam of Tulia celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner June 12 at the 50 Yardline in Lubbock.
Fortenberry - Fulkerson
Angela K. Fortenberry of Nazareth and John D. Fulkerson of Canyon were married Saturday morning at Holy Family Church in Nazareth. The Rev. Jerry Stein officiated.
Potts - Burney
Tammi Potts and Blair Burney, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday evening at The Wedding Chapel. Leon Talley, pastor of the Church of Christ in Friona, officiated.
Franklin - Valdez
Candice Franklin and Christopher Valdez, both of Amarillo, were married June 12 at Trinity Fellowship Church in Hereford. The Rev. Raul Valdez, father of the groom, officiated.
Armsrong - Reep
April Renee Armstrong and Jerod Scott Reep, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday afternoon at Country Home Bed & Breakfast in Canyon. The Rev. Kenneth Ray Hunnicutt officiated.
Garrett - Veazey
Andrea "Andi" Brooke Garrett and Bradley "Brad" Blair Veazey, both of Amarillo, were married June 12 at Paramount Terrace Christian Church. The Rev. C. Scott Greer officiated.
Roberson - Proffitt
Jamie Roberson and Jason Proffitt, both of Amarillo, were married Friday evening at the Galbraith House.
Mr. and Mrs. Gaskill
Harlon and Frances Gaskill of Dalhart celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception Saturday at St. Anthony's Parish Hall in Dalhart.
Summar - Simpson
Carol Sue Summar and Maj. Terry Lynn Simpson, both of Amarillo, were married May 29 at Southwest Baptist Church. The Rev. J. Alan Ford officiated.
Gloe - Hughes
Jaime Michelle Gloe and Travis Michael Hughes, both of Lubbock, were married Saturday afternoon at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Monsignor Joseph Tash officiated.
Woolsey - Ladd
Amber Lane Woolsey and Matthew Alan Ladd, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday afternoon at Washington Avenue Christian Church. The Rev. Jim Shelburne officiated.
Mr. and Mrs. Grady
Nolan and Vida Gray of Hereford celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner party and reception June 12 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Carrington - Stover
Sheree DaNell Carrington and Stephen "Kent" Stover, both of Dumas, were married Saturday afternoon at First Christian Church in Dumas. The Rev. David Carrington, father of the bride, the Rev. T.H. Chapman and the Rev. Steve Crow officiated.
Mr. and Mrs. Anderson
Johnny and Becky Anderson of 2613 Sanborn St. celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a dinner June 12 at the Olive Garden. They plan a trip to San Antonio at a later date.
Mr. and Mrs. Moldenhauer
C.R. "Gube" and Lilly Moldenhauer of 11201 S. Osage St. celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner reception and dance Saturday at the Owens Corning Activity Center.
Harrison - Hunt
Jennifer Ann Harrison and Richard Joseph Hunt, both of Amarillo, were married Thursday evening at Comanche Trail Church of Christ. Loran Harper officiated.
Mr. and Mrs. Palmer
Lee and Betty Palmer of 3207 S. Austin St. are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. Hart
Mr. and Mrs. William Glenn Hart of Stratford celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family celebration at their home.
Powers - Ayres
Faith Powers and Brian Ayres, both of Amarillo, were married Friday evening at Southlawn Assembly of God. The Rev. Dan Powers, father of the bride, and the Rev. Jerald Middaugh officiated.
Honeycutt - Loftis
Rhonda Janice Honeycutt of Greenville, S.C., and Michael Christopher Loftis of Campobello, S.C., were married Saturday afternoon at Inman First Baptist Church of Inman, S.C. The Rev. Dr. Don Bishop officiated.
Mr. and Mrs. Rendon
Patrick and Lorrie Rendon of Guymon, Okla., celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a trip to Kauai, Hawaii.
Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins
Dale and Betty Jenkins of 6216 Adirondack Trail celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner and party Saturday at the Amarillo Country Club.
Reyes - Campbell
Juana Reyes and Alan Campbell, both of Austin, were married Saturday afternoon at The Wedding Chapel. The Rev. Eddie Caballero officiated.
House - Schrandt
Kaylynn House and Aaron Schrandt, both of Austin, were married Saturday evening at Paramount Terrace Christian Church. The Rev. Regi Fowler officiated.
Roberson - Barber
Jolene Roberson and Austin Barber, both of Canyon, were married Saturday evening at Palo Duro Canyon. The Rev. Candi Waldrop officiated.
Jowell - Smith
Angela Jowell of Hereford and Chad Smith of Garden City, Kan., were married June 5 at First United Methodist Church in Hereford. The Rev. Ed Modrick officiated.
Mr. and Mrs. Snodgrass
Cliff and Clyda Snodgrass of 3301 Patterson Drive celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception Saturday at Southwest Church of Christ.
Kalisiak - Tingle
Susan Rose Kalisiak and Jason Sloan Tingle, both of San Angelo, were married June 12 at Christian Church of San Angelo. The Rev. Eddie Tingle, father of the groom, officiated.
Mr. and Mrs. Staley
Duane and Anna Mae Staley of Amarillo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 10 with a reception for family and friends at their home and a dinner at The Big Texan Steak Ranch.
King - Cogburn
Amber Dawn King of Amarillo and Will Ruben Cogburn of Afton were married Friday evening at The Party Barn. Justice of the Peace Jim Tipton officiated.
Mr. and Mrs. Swearingen
Karen and Jimmy Swearingen of 1748 Walker Drive celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary with a renewal of their wedding vows Saturday at Bible Baptist Temple.
Mr. and Mrs. Koenig
Albert and Aileen Koenig of 1612 N. Roosevelt St. are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception today at The Blessed Sacrament Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Bandy
William "Bill" and Mary Bandy of Panhandle celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception and private dinner Saturday at Trinity Baptist Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lewis of Clarendon celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a backyard barbecue June 6 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lewis.
Brown - Rigel
Sandra Lee Brown of Amarillo and Barry Leroy Rigel of Sterling, Colo., were married Saturday evening at Will Rogers Range Riders. Judge David Gleason officiated.
Anderwald - Melton
Lauri Leigh Anderwald and Christopher Michael Melton, both of Grapevine, were married Saturday evening at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Pampa. The Rev. John Valdez officiated.
Bryant - Cox
Nicole Bryant and Ross Cox, both of Amarillo, were married June 13 at Country Home Bed & Breakfast in Canyon. The Rev. Richard Holloway officiated.
McGee - Shelton
Misti McGee of Amarillo and Anthony Shelton of Fort Worth were married Saturday afternoon at First Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. Howard Batson officiated.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen
Chuck and Idell Allen of 3113 N. Cleveland St. celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception Saturday at the Big Texan Steak Ranch.
Melton - Butler
Natalie Melton of Beaver, Okla., and Shanon Butler of Hooker, Okla., were married Saturday evening at United Methodist Church in Beaver. The Rev. Kelly Brown, uncle of the groom, officiated.
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MANATEE, Fla. — The Bradenton Herald reports that, on Monday, after a bus driver rear-ended another school bus, 15 Moody Elementary School students were injured and taken to the hospital.
The bus in front had to stop suddenly for heavy traffic, and the driver of the trailing bus did not stop in time. Trooper Kenn Watson of the Florida Highway Patrol told the paper that the driver of the trailing bus, who was not identified, will be cited for careless driving. He added that while the buses were not moving that fast, the impact caused children to be thrown from their seats and hit with broken glass.
To read the full story, click here.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday, the School District of Manatee County released a statement on its Facebook page, which said that all 15 injured students were transported to hospitals after the accident, treated for minor injuries and released.
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Sorry, Leonardo DiCaprio: It's Impossible to Beat 'The Great Gatsby' Video Game
"Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that's no matter—tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther… And then one fine morning — So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past."
This week, Baz Luhrmann reinvents F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic tome in a new film adaptation of The Great Gatsby, transplanting the writer's capture of the 1920s in a modern medium. But Luhrmann's is not the only of this type of endeavor. Slate has created a Great Gatsby video game, a tribute to self-made millionaire James Gatz's tireless journey to achieve the American dream.
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Sachertorte Recipe
Sachetorte is quite dense and rich, and not overly sweet, so ideally it should be served in small slices with a little unsweetened whipped cream on the side, accompanied by a cup of coffee or tea. The sachertorte will improve in flavor if you make it a day or so before you want to eat it.
5 oz. unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup fine sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
5 oz. bittersweet chocolate, broken into pieces
5 large eggs, separated, with the whites put into a large bowl
2/3 cup ground almonds
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
For the topping:
4 Tbsp. apricot jam, melted
5 oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted in a double boiler and then mixed with 3-1/4 cups plus 2 Tbsp. double cream
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and line a round cake pan. Beat the butter in a large bowl or mixer until it is really soft. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in a double boiler.
2. Add the sugar to the butter and beat until the mixture is really light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff.
3. Add the melted chocolate to the mix, then the egg yolks, one at a time, and the ground almonds and flour. Add about one third of the egg whites and stir well.
4. Fold in the remaining egg whites, pour into the pan and bake for 35 minutes. Once the cake is cool, brush the jam thinly over the surface, spread the chocolate and cream mix on top, and chill.


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'The New York Times' Is Still Hungry for Tina Brown
The celebrity editor is back in the news . . . But why?
By Dylan Byers on May. 6, 2011 - 11:16 AM EDT
Old habits die hard at The New York Times. The paper has devoted another 5,000 words to Tina Brown, noted media darling, in this Sunday's Magazine. That's on the heels…
Obama Milks His Moment
By Dylan Byers on May. 3, 2011 - 4:03 PM EDT
News of Osama Bin Laden's death was a big help for President Obama's approval rating, bumping him up nine percentage points in a Washington Post-Pew Research Center poll and forcing…
Required Reading on the Death of Bin Laden
By Dylan Byers on May. 2, 2011 - 1:36 PM EDT
As you follow the news on the death of Osama Bin Laden today, make sure you put these articles on your reading list: Steve Coll, The New Yorker: Notes on the…
Who's Aaron Kushner, and Why Does He Want 'The Boston Globe'?
Entrepreneur reportedly ready to offer $200 million
By Dylan Byers on Apr. 29, 2011 - 4:46 PM EDT
In 1993, The New York Times Company bought The Boston Globe from Boston's Taylor family for $1.1 billion—the highest price ever paid for a U.S. newspaper. Now, 38-year-old entrepreneur and Boston…
Publisher of the Year: David Carey
It's Hearst's moment, and Carey is its man (knock on glass)
By Dylan Byers on Apr. 25, 2011 - 5:35 AM EDT
It's the first real day of spring in New York City, and David Carey, the 50-year-old president of Hearst Magazines, is in a perpetual state of motion. He has just…
Wonkette Deletes Controversial Trig Palin Post
Editors issue apology for 'poor comedic judgment'
By Dylan Byers on Apr. 21, 2011 - 4:00 PM EDT
Wonkette, the gossipy political blog, has deleted a post mocking Sarah Palin's son Trig, who has Down syndrome, after many of its advertisers announced that they would withdraw their advertisements…
Wonkette Editor, Slate's Weigel Duke It Out in Emails to Adweek
Request for comment on controversial post prompts heated back-and-forth
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The satirical political blog Wonkette found itself in the midst of a firestorm on Wednesday, when conservatives found a post that its Jack Steuf published Monday which featured images and video mocking Sarah Palin's…
New York Observer's Lorentzen Leaving for London
'Anti-hipster' will join London Review of Books
By Dylan Byers on Apr. 18, 2011 - 2:37 PM EDT
New York Observer Culture Editor Christian Lorentzen will join the London Review of Books, Adweek has learned. An employee who answered the phone at the Review's London office unwittingly confirmed the news…
Virginia Heffernan Gets a New Job at the Times
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Virginia Heffernan, formerly a columnist for The New York Times Magazine, has found a new home at the paper. Starting Monday, she will "write regularly for the Opinion pages," Heffernan…
Pulitzer Winner Broder Dead at 81
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Books come to life in Glass Growers exhibit
All artists, to some extent, are telling a story. Andy Farkas just does it in a most conventional way.
Farkas writes the book on his particular skill -- literally. He is a print artist who uses his talents to create handmade books that he authors and illustrates. Images from those books comprise his exhibit "Fablewood Bookarts" at Glass Growers Gallery.
"I love books and other things that are generally fantastic," he writes. "I like to write stories and read them aloud to whoever will listen."
At Glass Growers, even though Farkas is not there to orally narrate, his voice is loudly and clearly present. He employs a variety of techniques -- woodcuts, wood engraving, drypoint, and etching -- in his artworks.
Some are black and white, others use a dreamy palette that heightens the sense of magic and possibility. He is adept in the practice of the Japanese style of Moku Hanga -- woodblock prints that use water-based pigments and rice pastes rather than oil-based inks or paints.
The pieces have a fairy-tale feel -- the use of the word "fable" in the exhibit title is spot on -- but the charming imagery and gentle life lessons imparted in the literature of the books will appeal to the idealist in everyone regardless of age.
He has a particular affinity for animals, and they figure prominently in his art. Birds, squirrels and foxes populate his world. In the wood engraving "The Boat," a vessel full of mice is accompanied by the words, "No matter where they go, and whatever becomes of them, it will always be their boat."
Each image is accompanied by such sentences, descriptions and aphorisms. The pieces work individually as artworks, but they also give the viewer a sense that each work -- like each of us -- is part of some bigger picture, an ongoing story, a book still being written.
A couple of Farkas' books are on display under glass, representing the fragility and singularity of our existence and the priceless joy, peace and hope his tales celebrate.


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According to a new fact sheet to be issued by the FCC, broadcasters
who propose to locate their antennas on new towers near historic sites
will face greater scrutiny to determine the environmental impact of
their towers.
The proliferation of wireless towers has drawn the ire of the
National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO),
which sees the recent rapid increase in towers as a threat to historic
sites. With their consciousness raised, NCSHPO and the Advisory Council
on Historic Preservation (ACHP) signed an agreement with the FCC on
March 16, 2001 to protect historic sites from encroaching towers. The
new fact sheet, which is available at www.fcc.gov/mmb/mmb_siting.html, embodies this
The agreement encourages collocation on existing towers, buildings
and other structures, striving to protect historic properties while
reducing the need for new towers. However, the agreement — which
is peppered with references to the wireless communications facilities
that inspired it — is ambiguous as to its applicability to
broadcasters. The fact sheet, released jointly by the FCC's Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau and Media Bureau, clarifies that broadcasters
are indeed covered. In fact, broadcasters may face serious sanctions,
such as fines, if they locate on a structure that does not adhere to
the agreement.
The terms of the agreement are straightforward. Commission licensees
and applicants must comply with National Historic Preservation Act
(NHPA) procedures for facilities that may affect sites that are listed
or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. If
a broadcaster's antenna is located on a tower, building or other
structure constructed on or before March 16, 2001, the broadcaster
likely falls under the agreement's grandfathering clause and will not
need new review under the NHPA, except under enumerated special
But if a broadcaster is located on a tower, building or structure
built after March 16, 2001, it must ensure that the tower
has passed muster under the NHPA and has documentation to prove it.
Collocation on a new tower will still require review if: (a) the NHPA
analysis is not yet complete; (b) the FCC has determined that the
collocation has a continuing adverse effect on an historic property;
(c) a complaint against the collocation's impact on an historic
property is before the FCC; or (d) the collocation will result in a
substantial increase in the size of the tower.
Broadcasters who locate on new towers that were built after March
16, 2001 but which have not undergone historic review may face
sanctions. To avoid this fate, broadcasters should check with the
relevant State Historic Preservation Officer before putting
their antennas on a "new" tower. Also, broadcasters leasing
space on "new" (i.e., post-March 16, 2001) towers
might also consider insisting on a clear provision in their lease
agreements requiring the tower owner to demonstrate and maintain its
compliance with NHPA.
Independent reviews by the FCC, ACHP and NCSHPO of the impact of
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In the Land of Women combines hugs and ''pain'' and dialogue so fakey-cute it makes your ears hurt.
Owen Gleiberman - Entertainment Weekly
The meek, mopey comedy In the Land of Women is the film equivalent of a sensitive emo band with one foot in alternative rock and the other in the squishy pop mainstream: a softer, fuzzier Garden State.
Stephen Holden - New York Times
The film belongs to Brody, an endearing screen presence.
Claudia Puig - USA Today
What matters here aren't the narrative events, so much as the movie's emotional textures.
Desson Thomson - Washington Post
No one is conniving or desperate enough for the movie to become a decent melodrama. And the conversations are too stale to culminate in interesting romance.
Wesley Morris - Boston Globe
Without all the soppy plot devices, the Land of Women might have been someplace worth visiting.
Jessica Grose - Village Voice
A movie with one awkward identity crisis.
Elizabeth Weitzman - New York Daily News
Why make a garrulous movie about people in crisis if Olympia Dukakis winds up muzzled? Of all the troubled gabbers in Kasdan's film, the prickliest and most proficient is wasted in a few brief scenes.
Amy Biancolli - Houston Chronicle
Kasdan is the son of director Lawrence Kasdan. So while he should know better, he can be forgiven his many rookie errors. Why? Because in creating Carter and getting nuanced work from Brody, he has shown promise.
Lisa Kennedy - Denver Post
Lip-locking lapses aside, Carter's relationships with Sarah and with Lucy are rooted in the sharing of ideas and dreams and disappointments and fears.
Richard Roeper - Chicago Sun-Times
In the Land of Women doesn't for a moment feel messy and chaotic where it counts.
Michael Phillips - Chicago Tribune
This comedy drama is capably acted and undeniably touching in spots, although less than two weeks after seeing it, I can remember having been undeniably touched but not much else.
Jonathan Rosenbaum - Chicago Reader
The film belongs to Brody, irritating and endearing and relatable in ways that actors rarely are.
Carrie Rickey - Philadelphia Inquirer
The whole mess feels like a television pilot that was never picked up.
Colin Covert - Minneapolis Star Tribune
An admirable first effort and likely to be enjoyed by women who wouldn't mind meeting that good-looking, self-effacing young man, and men who may be under the illusion that they in some way resemble him.
Tom Long - Detroit News
It can't decide on a tone, so it jars the viewer from one moment to another.
Randy Cordova - Arizona Republic
it is amazing to discover just how much this absorbing, intelligent picture has going for it: a strong sense of time and place, interesting characters, painfully sincere direction and an intriguing scenario that pauses and breathes in all the right places
Rex Reed - New York Observer
An appealingly scruffy if overly programmatic drama.
Justin Chang - Variety
One of those films in formed by intimate personal experience -- the experience of seeing Garden State.
Kyle Smith - New York Post
It's a wistfully humorous romantic weeper with emphasis on the humorous.
Roger Moore - Orlando Sentinel
This potentially saccharine weepy has an authentic ring, thanks to Jon Kasdan's script and a cast capable of delivering clever lines that sound just about right for whatever situation they're in.
Susan Walker - Toronto Star
With dialogue that is often precious though occasionally thoughtful, Kasdan has made a film that's not bad, just irritating.
Liam Lacey - Globe and Mail
The O.C. may be over, but Adam Brody isn't.
Stephanie Zacharek - Salon.com
It's the kind of production that's pleasant to watch because it allows viewers to spend some time with believable characters who face 'regular' problems, but do so without becoming boring or overly familiar.
James Berardinelli - ReelViews
With an age-old cinema theme of a young man's maturation, it also needs to land female ticket-buyers but seems a lot like something women could find at home on the WE channel.
Luke Sader - Hollywood Reporter
It feels like Kasdan has piled one event on top of another on top of another, as opposed to building a believable story arc.
Christy Lemire - Associated Press
Writer-director Kasdan has made the best film he can make now, which is no small thing. He will make even better ones in the future, which might be a very big thing indeed.
Kenneth Turan - Los Angeles Times
Nell Minow - Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies
Cliff Doerksen - Time Out
Dave White - Movies.com
Brody is the epitome of the trustworthy, funny, approachable, but magnetic nice guy that you would marry in a second if he really existed. It was like Tom Hanks and John Cusack had a love child.
Heather Huntington - ReelzChannel.com
As soon as it's over, you start forgetting about it. It's not a bad movie, it's just fine.
Jeff Bayer - The Scorecard Review
Touching-but-treacly chick flick for moms & teens.
Sandie Angulo Chen - Common Sense Media
Jonathan Kasdan infects them with a smart-ass self-awareness and a grandiose sense of vitality that borders on preciousness. It has that Baby Boomer quality of his father's films without any of the history to back it up.
Karina Montgomery - Cinerina
Kasdan's gift for the smart crack is consistently undercut by a well-developed taste for schmalz.
Sandra Hall - Sydney Morning Herald
I distrust any film in which people stand and argue and/or kiss in pelting rain
Urban Cinefile Critics - Urban Cinefile
Writer-director Jonathan Kasdan - he of the much-loved, short-lived Freaks and Geeks -- is no stranger to quirky characters. But why is it then that the characters in Land -- especially the high schoolers -- ring so false?
Joe Lozito - Big Picture Big Sound
Here's a Cameron Crowe film that, oddly enough, wasn't directed by Cameron Crowe.
Linda Cook - Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)
Ah, poor poor Carter. Will he emerge strengthened or diminished by his encounters in this faraway land?
Cynthia Fuchs - PopMatters
The script is problematic. Much of it feels half-formed; there are some potentially interesting ideas but they are not really developed well. The audience is supposed to take certain things on face value -- and there are many missed opportunities, particu
Ted Murphy - Murphy's Movie Reviews
Unintentionally makes a case for believing that the young have nothing of interest to say to their seniors, and very little of interest to say to each other.
Thomas Peyser - Style Weekly (Richmond, VA)
Despite Adam's glorious performance, the show stealer was Olympia Dukakiswho was hilarious in every scene. From claiming she was dying every second to answering the front door with no pants. She stole the show for me.
Vince Koehler - Entertainment Spectrum
It hits all the emotional cues right on schedule, pushing an audience's buttons with dull factory precision.
Eric D. Snider - EricDSnider.com
Engaging if underwhelming.
Matt Brunson - Creative Loafing
Shows very little respect for women and makes a youthful male soft-core porn writer into a supposed seer dispensing wisdom.
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat - Spirituality and Practice
The acting is good, which really is no reason alone to spend good money on seeing this throwaway picture in the theater.
Eric Lurio - Entertainment Insiders
I can't recall the last [film] that filled me with the kind of utter loathing and contempt that this one did.
Peter Sobczynski - eFilmCritic.com
While it catches something of the romantic zeitgeist of this time, much in the way The Big Chill did in the early '80s, I suspect this won't have the same stamina.
Lisa Ann Cockrel - Christianity Today
There's no denying that "In the Land of Women" has its moments of endearment, but Jon Kasdan's weepy coming-of-age dramedy lacks emotional authenticity.
Angela Baldassarre - Sympatico.ca
The "young man's post-traumatic discovery of life's value through quirky people tale" is an obscure genre that's somehow attracted Zach Braff, Cameron Crowe and Jon Kasdan.
Mark Palermo - Coast (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
Apart from borrowing from Garden State and In Her Shoes, there's a sense of Big Chill Lite -- made by someone with a much lamer record collection.
Ken Hanke - Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Only slightly less clumsy overall than Against the Ropes, but at least it plays to co-star Meg Ryan's ability to suggest volumes of repressed emotion.
Brett Buckalew - FilmStew.com
The peculiarly male self-centeredness seen here is repulsive and astonishing. Meg Ryan's breast cancer, the grandmother's dementia, the teenage girl's angst: All these traumas primarily exist to help a young man find himself.
John Beifuss - Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)
Were it not for Brody's impeccable line delivery and charming demeanor, the film would be unpleasant to watch primarily because of alternating scenes of deadpan hilarity and emotionally draining character backstory.
Stina Chyn - Film Threat
The characters all speak just slightly above a whisper, as if everything they say must be so extremely important that we are required to sit up and listen very carefully.
Steve Rhodes - Internet Reviews
The movie isn't all that bad thanks to a band of cast members who rise to the occasion and somehow make it all seem plausible.
Pete Hammond - Maxim
a near-two-hour marathon of phony soul-searching by suburban caricatures set to a grating soundtrack
Sean O'Connell - Filmcritic.com
Filled with soporific, indulgent dialogue.
Harvey S. Karten - Compuserve
The screenplay by Kasdan is soggy with earnest cliches.
Tom Beer - Time Out New York
Is it too early to call for a moratorium on earnest comedy-dramas about overly sensitive, hyper-verbal young men working through emotional crises by having deep, meaningful conversations with manic pixie dream-girls?
Nathan Rabin - AV Club
I'm not sure what world of women Kasdan experienced to define his characters, but in In the Land of Women they're about as realistic and interesting as cardboard.
Diana Saenger - ReviewExpress.com
Dean Essner - Baltimore Sun
A poignant study in empathy and, ultimately, rebirth.
Dustin Putman - DustinPutman.com
...while the movie is littered with precisely the sort of problems one generally associates with a first effort, the filmmaker does a nice job of infusing the proceedings with just enough authenticity and heart to maintain the viewer's continued interest.
David Nusair - Reel Film Reviews
Kasdan could use a few more screenwriting lessons from his Oscar-nominated father, but he's off to a decent start.
Gary Goldstein - Reel.com
A lot of pop-music montages--great soundtrack, by the way--stand in for actual acting or directing, and there's not a single thing here that hasn't been done better before.
Katey Rich - Film Journal International
[Kasdan] has drawn such terrific performances from his players that the film's shortcomings are excusable.
Robert W. Butler - Kansas City Star
The movie seemed to be getting along fine without the melodrama. At times, it seems to be getting along just fine without Carter, but maybe that's just me.
Gary Thompson - Philadelphia Daily News
Smart and funny in ways many people no longer expect from American comedy.
Ken Fox - TV Guide's Movie Guide
Kasdan, who also wrote the screenplay, allows a fairly large variety of problems to accrue.
Robert Denerstein - Denver Rocky Mountain News
Somehow, Kasdan's script is able to gloss over potential sand traps, and heads into the safer territory of emotional redemption for all involved.
Jack Garner - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Appealing performances from Brody, Meg Ryan and Kristen Stewart are enormously helpful in giving the film what ultimately gets it across the finish line: an endearing, shaggy-dog likability.
Eugene Novikov - Film Blather
A sincere, smart and modest movie.
Terry Lawson - Detroit Free Press
Solid acting, especially from the women, and a few good Colin Farrell jokes make this familiar tale better than it probably should be.
Marc Mohan - Oregonian
A decent film that doesn't occupy a single neat genre category, and often doesn't seem able to decide who it's trying to speak to.
Brian Webster - Apollo Guide
The kind of movie that gives the term 'chick flick' a bad reputation.
Jette Kernion - Cinematical
Brody's apparent ease in his own skin and his skills as a listener make Carter an engaging fellow and make it understandable why, as soon as he moves to town, people start confiding in him.
Mick LaSalle - San Francisco Chronicle
There may be no logical answers, but even so, this trip to Kasdan's land of women ends up being more of a good idea than a bad one.
Connie Ogle - Miami Herald
reminiscent of those dreaded "and then I suddenly realized something" stories that surface week after week in college writing workshops. ...There are a few superb moments... they sparkle like a handful of diamonds scattered across a sandbox.
James Sanford - Kalamazoo Gazette
In the Land of Women is a pretty enough place to visit (particularly the design-mag interiors of Ryan's character's home, all precisely coordinated to match her eyes), but as a movie it appears to have nothing to say.
Moira MacDonald - Seattle Times
Considering the setup features three attractive, lovelorn characters, Kasdan takes a fairly high road. But his script only feigns insight.
Mark Keizer - Boxoffice Magazine
Wistful and uneven, Jonathan Kasdan's [drama] is like Garden State by way of a John Hughes movie -- but less engaging than either.
Betsy Bozdech - Hollywood.com
Jonathan Kasdan seems to have inherited his father Lawrence's knack for creating sympathetic characters and giving them clever, articulate dialogue...
Jim Lane - Sacramento News & Review
Kasdan displays a whimsical sense of humour that translates nicely to the screen. It will be interesting to see what he does next.
Liz Braun - Jam! Movies
A solid effort with an insightful script and strong performances.
Mack Bates - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
In the Land of Women exhibits enough kindness and empathy throughout that it passes the test of a slice-of-life movie: You miss these people once the film ends.
Carla Meyer - Sacramento Bee
Cuddly and uneven.
Donald Munro - Fresno Bee
Kasdan, perhaps living out some of his own angst through Brody's befuddled-writer character, knows how to explore the inner workings of human nature.
Larry Ratliff - San Antonio Express-News
...well done, well-acted, (and) entertaining, even though I didn't buy its dubious plot.
Tony Medley - tonymedley.com
...a charming, quirky film that doesn't break new ground but has some lovely performances.
Daniel M. Kimmel - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Apart from leaning a bit much on his soundtrack and letting Olympia Dukakis indulge her crazy-granny jones, Kasdan does his work with a largely steady hand.
Evan Henerson - Los Angeles Daily News
Although there are individual scenes that are beautifully conceived and scripted, the work as a whole doesn't quite gel.
Mike McGranaghan - Aisle Seat
Brody...cranks out soft-core porn scripts in L.A. and yearns to author a memoir of his high school years. I have a feeling the world has more use for the soft-core porn.
Josh Larsen - Sun Publications (Chicago, IL)
This is not an awful movie, but it fails to capitalize on some real opportunities that could have made it better and deeper.
Jeff Vice - Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Kasdan's script mines familiar ground without finding gems. That's too bad, because it's blessed with honest, unflinching performances from three leads.
Lawrence Toppman - Charlotte Observer
[A] tedious and unsurprising narcissism... is the only halfway genuinely emotional thing propping up this stilted and artificial flick.
MaryAnn Johanson - Flick Filosopher
First-time writer/director Jon Kasdan's witty dialogue mixed with Brody's pitch-perfect portrayal of the lovable loser make this film different and worth seeing.
Brett Register - Orlando Weekly
The kind of movie where everyone has problems, people reveal their deepest longings and fears to a person they just met, and every scene seems to start with the phrase, 'I have to tell you something.'
Mark Dujsik - Mark Reviews Movies
Most of this is harmless enough, but Kasdan's Hollywood logic is simply too implausible.
Bill White - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
The movie is shot well -- especially for a first-timer. But after a while the semi-realized, semi-familiar story line weighs it down, as do the loads and loads of talk.
Eleanor Ringel Gillespie - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
If first-time director Jon Kasdan had something more thematically devastating in mind when he wrote Women, you'd never know it from the final product.
Brian Orndorf - OhmyNews.com
Manages to appreciate the boldness and the beauty of women without getting too girly about it.
Matt Pais - Metromix.com
These are purely movie creatures -- entities that may, in fact, arise from pods and exist only in relation to other movies and movie creatures.
John Anderson - Newsday
A lukewarm but emotionally honest debut suburban drama.
Prairie Miller - Long Island Press
As a portrait of a young man's rather late coming-of-emotional-age, it's pleasant but unexceptional...firmly situated in the mediocre middle.
Frank Swietek - One Guy's Opinion
Kasdan has talent and intelligence, but he hasn't quite figured out how to tackle this story.
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul) - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Kasdan has made a winning if overly pat first feature notable for its keen ear, its preference for character over plot and its refreshing modesty.
David Ansen - Newsweek
Kasdan's clueless psychological insight leaves [Ryan] stranded.
Jeffrey M. Anderson - Combustible Celluloid
Writer-director Jon Kasdan's attempt at character-based dramedy manages some good scenes, but as a whole In the Land of Women feels incomplete and inauthentic.
Mark Pfeiffer - Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema
This first film by writer/director Jonathan Kasdan reveals him to have a good ear for dialogue and the foibles of growing into adulthood. With the inclusion of greater originality in his plotlines, he should grow into a director to watch.
Marjorie Baumgarten - Austin Chronicle
The scent of narcissism wafting off the screen in Jonathan Kasdan's dreary directorial debut is so overpowering, you'd be wise to walk into the theater wearing a gas mask.
Ethan Alter - Premiere Magazine
One of those talking-about-their-feelings movies, but one the audience can connect with due to the strong dialogue and even stronger acting
Willie Waffle - WaffleMovies.com
His ostensible profession is writing soft-core porn, but he really wants to be a serious novelist. If so, the life experiences he gains in this soppy, schematic weepie won't help much.
Peter Rainer - Christian Science Monitor
So pillow-soft that its most jarring element is the countenance of Meg Ryan, whose once warm, sunshiny face has been nipped and tucked into a rigid feline Joker grin.
Nick Schager - Slant Magazine
As Phyllis, Dukakis is every bit as effervescent as she was in her Oscar-winning supporting role in "Moonstruck" (1987).
Phil Villarreal - Arizona Daily Star
Kasdan fils makes a feature debut as writer-helmer of a coming of age saga that recalls The Graduate, positing a confused youngster between an ailing mom and rebellious daughter, sans the nasty tone of that satire; Adam Brody and Meg Ryan are terrific.
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U.N. climate scientist: Sandy no coincidence
DOHA, Qatar -- Though it's tricky to link a single weather event to climate change, Hurricane Sandy was "probably not a coincidence" but an example of the extreme weather events that are likely to strike the U.S. more often as the world gets warmer, the U.N. climate panel's No. 2 scientist said Tuesday.
Jean-Pascal van Ypersele, the vice chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, predicted that as stronger and more frequent heat waves and storms become part of life, people will stop asking whether global warming played a role.
"The new question should probably progressively become: Is it possible that climate warming has not influenced this particular event?" he told the Associated Press in an interview on the sidelines of U.N. climate negotiations in Qatar.
Ypersele's remarks come as global warming has re-emerged as an issue in Washington after the devastating superstorm -- a rarity for the U.S. Northeast -- and an election that led to Democratic gains.
After years of disagreement, climate scientists and hurricane experts have concluded that as the climate warms, there will be fewer total hurricanes. But those storms that do develop will be stronger and wetter.
It is not correct to say Sandy was caused by global warming, but "the damage caused by Sandy was worse because of sea level rise," said Princeton University climate scientist Michael Oppenheimer. He said the sea level in New York City is a foot higher than a century ago because of man-made climate change.
At the heart of the discord is how to divide the burden of cutting emissions of heat-trapping gases, including carbon dioxide.


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TRENTON - New Jersey drivers face fines for texting while driving and prison time when they cause death or injury.
Now, a state appellate court has decided it's not just drivers who can wind up in trouble for texting: Message senders can also be held responsible in civil cases, if they know the recipient is driving and likely to read the text while behind the wheel.
In an opinion published Tuesday, the appellate court agreed with a Morris County Superior Court judge's decision to dismiss a claim against a 17-year-old girl who texted 18-year-old Kyle Best before his pickup crossed the center line of a road and struck a husband and wife on their motorcycle.