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Dimensions: 188L x 78.7D x 83.5H cm (74 in)
The seat of this couch comprises of 3 removable cushions which makes for easy cleaning. The fabric of the Marcus Sofa has a little visual texture, making it a subtle eye catch in your living room. The back of this couch is quilted with parallel lines. Its modern design features angled arm rests and is also supported by contrast wooden angled legs. The angling of some parts of this sofa makes the couch stand out even more. The Marcus Sofa is definitely no wallflower and it will definitely pull your living room furniture together.
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Danfoss opens Midwest manufacturing facility
Loves Park, Ill.-Danfoss Drives, a division of Danfoss A/S (Graasten, Denmark), opened Nov. 26 a new manufacturing facility near its original operations in Rockford, Ill.
Loves Park, Ill.- Danfoss Drives , a division of Danfoss A/S (Graasten, Denmark), opened Nov. 26 a new manufacturing facility near its original operations in Rockford, Ill. The adjustable frequency drives supplier reports that, despite adverse global economic conditions, it decided to build the 123,000-ft2facility to increase development and production of high-power motor drives sold throughout North America and worldwide.
'Together with our talented employees, this new Rockford facility dramatically increases our ability to grow our business and serve the needs of our customers,' says Charles Manz, Danfoss Drives' president. 'We believe we'll become more efficient and successful through our value-added manufacturing activities and increased product development capabilities.'
The $17-million facility includes a 10,000-ft2laboratory and an innovative co-located workspace that brings together all functional departments to help improve the product development process. The facility also houses Danfoss' training, administration, and sales and marketing capabilities.
'In an effort to accelerate innovation, we believe that co-locating all our teams fosters communication among departments, all of which have a say in product development. This leads to quicker, more thorough answers and solutions for our customers,' says Mr. Manz. 'The synergies created by having all of our Rockford manufacturing groups under one roof will ultimately improve efficiency and increase overall manufacturing capacity and the quality of our products.'
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text: We know the stall effect where a piece of meat absorbs heat while it cooks within, and its temperature hovers until that process is done, and then it resumes warming up. Yesterday I was simmering some boneless skinless chicken thighs, over a gas burner, and I had it going at a light, gentle simmer (I don't want to boil chicken hard). It was settled at that rate for maybe 15 minutes. Then over the course of about five minutes, the simmer rate increased as if I'd increased the heat. I'm guessing that the thighs were cooking internally, and once that process finished they quit absorbing heat. They turned out just nicely cooked, nothing pink but nothing overcooked and rubbery. They had the perfect texture for pulling apart into shreds. I made a nice chicken salad including homegrown veggies, but that used only about 1/3 of the thighs. More play to come!


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Archive for Thursday, May 11, 2006
Mary Ann Bradley
Services for Mary Ann Bradley, 71, Carson City, Nev., were Friday, April 28, at Walton's Chapel of the Valley. Burial was in Carson City.
Mrs. Bradley died Monday, April 24, 2006, in Carson City.
She was born Aug. 16, 1934, in Fremont, Texas, the daughter of Willard and Rebecca Heim.
Mrs. Bradley was a homemaker.
She married Jerald Bradley on June 26, 1953, in De Soto. He survives of the home.
Other survivors include two sons, Tod Bradley, Carson City, and Steven Bradley, Reno, Nev.; a sister, Ginger Jones, Salt Lake City, Utah; a brother, Wayne Ireland, De Soto; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Two sons, Russell Bradley and Jefferey Bradley, and a brother Jerry Ireland preceded her in death.
Walton's Chapel of the Valley in Carson City was in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family guest book at www.waltonsfuneralhomes.com.
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CSI: PROVO — DECAFFEINATED DNA; Desert Star Playhouse, 4861 S. State St., Murray; written by Ben E. Millet; directed by Scott Holman; now through March 24; $13.95-$17.95 for adults, $9.95 for children 11 and under; tickets at 801-226-2600 or www.DesertStar.biz; running time, 2 hours with one intermission and olios.
MURRAY — It's well known that Utahns and Mormons have their quirks, and the Desert Star Playhouse knows how to utilize them.
"CSI: Provo — Decaffeinated DNA" follows a forgetful UVU science-professor-turned-crime-scene-investigator as he navigates through his first big case and upcoming wedding. Although the storyline itself is simple and somewhat predictable, recurring references to Provo, Mormon and general Utah stereotypes keep the audience interested and laughing from beginning to end.
Professor Gil Grimace, played by Nick Whitaker, is a nasally, immediately endearing nerd outfitted with a bowtie, glasses, slicked-back hair and mismatching shoes. The absent-minded science whiz is engaged to marry the daughter and namesake of BYU coaching legend LaVell Edwards. Yet when he misses their wedding for a third time, Gil fights to solve a homicide case and keep his bride from leaving him for another man.
The scenery throughout provided excellent context. The setting for the Edwards home appropriately looked as if a BYU bomb had exploded, with everything from the wedding decorations to the family's wedding clothes covered in blue and emblazoned with a white "Y."
Naturally, a bit of BYU vs. University of Utah banter was included, giving the audience a chance to cheer for their favorite team.
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Darlene Small, the Relief Society president, mother and assistant forensic scientist played by Kerstin Davis, is perhaps the most comical character. This stereotypical superwoman bakes casseroles for neighbors with stubbed toes, embroiders oven mitts and bags bodies to take to the morgue, all while constantly bouncing the baby permanently harnessed to her chest.
With well-meaning cracks at high council Sunday, ward basketball, the "Good News Minute" and an unexpected appearance by "Kurt Bestor," the audience is likely to experience moments of hysterical laughter and have an overall enjoyable time.
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Greetings from the Center for Teaching & Learning.
I trust spring term has begun well for you.
We're looking forward to Dr. Mike Eisenberg's visit this week. Co-director of Project Information Literacy, Mike will talk about ways to improve student research skills during a webinar on Tuesday and a campus workshop on Wednesday afternoon. Logistical details have been sent via email, but feel free to ask if needed.
We'll also be offering a workshop on Thursday (3:30 in Olin 202) titled Interpreting the IDEA SRI Feedback Forms. Lisa Allen and Amanda Baugous will be leading that discussion. The focus will, as the name implies, be on interpretation of the reports you recently received from Mark Salisbury for your winter term courses. We encourage you to bring them along; we'll have generic examples though if you need. We're also planning a more extensive workshop to address using the IDEA SRI's to improve student learning through course design. Watch for that announcement in the future.
In addition to announcements of upcoming events, let me also offer something you can put to use right now. If you've heard of the "classic" Chickering & Gamson's 7 Practices for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education, you might be interested in this document (+3!) put together by the Center for Teaching Excellence at UIUC. Always a good idea to revisit the classics, eh?
I hope you'll find this week's events worth your time. Please let me know what questions you have. Until then, have a productive week!
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Augustana Center for Teaching & Learning


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OverviewAlthough not one of the major peaks in the Bear River Range, Sugar Creek Mountain makes a wonderful early season hike or an easily accessed excursion near Preston, ID. Since it is located at a lower elevation in the foothills of the range it melts out much earlier than the high country. The peak can be climbed any time of the year and would make an excellent snowshoe destination in the winter but the approach would be much longer.
Although the mountain is unnamed, Sugar Creek Mountain would be an appropriate name since it sits on the North side of Sugar Creek, separating it from Litz Basin. This area rugged area of the western Bear River Range is located completely in Idaho but is only a few miles north of the Utah border. It is also part of the Mt. Naomi Roadless Area
This peak has three summits, the highest of which is at an elevation of 7,682 ft. Although this is a class 2 hike there are a number of places where some easy class 3 scrambling can be done. A rocky ridge with a number of cliff bands sits just below the lowest summit and although it can be avoided altogether, going over it makes the hike a little more interesting.
The approach is short being only about 2.5 miles, about half of which is on a trail.
Interesting Features
A lot of wildlife frequents this area including moose. In fact it is quite probable that you may see one in the area. Wild Turkeys, Deer, and Elk are also quite common.
Another interesting feature is the rock river in Spring Hollow between the two lower summits. Here a stream of water flows beneath a rock field, invisible but very audible. Here is a link to a short video I made so that you can hear it.
Getting There
Red TapeThe area is popular with ATV riders so be on the lookout while on the trail. Once you're off the trail you'll probably have the whole mountain to yourself.
There is also one major crossing of Sugar Creek along the trail which can be tricky in the spring when the water is high.
CampingThere are plenty of wonderful camping spots available in Sugar Creek near plentiful water. The major drawback is the noisy ATV's that muddy up the trail in the spring and make things dusty in the Summer and Fall. Higher up on the mountain there are many beautiful and quiet places to camp that are out of the ATV area.
As always PLEASE practice Leave No Trace principles. There are many others who haven't done so in this area and it needs some TLC.
The area is in the Cache National Forest but is administered by the Montpelier District of the Caribou National Forest.
External LinksCaribou-Targhee National Forest
Ralph Maughn's Idaho Wildlands Page.


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Biggest News Story of the Week? – Readers Poll
Three country legends provided poignant headlines this week. George Strait made a stunning announcement on Wednesday, while Reba McEntire revealed on Thursday that she too is giving up a major part of her career up for good. Meanwhile, Loretta Lynn was honored for 50 years of service at the Grand Ole Opry, and the stars came out to celebrate.


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I recently read a book called Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely. For the first time ever I understood why we are willing to pay $6000.00 for digital hearing aids, while we wouldn't dream of paying more than $200.00 for an iPod that can do so much more and uses basically very similar technology. There is no reason hearing aids should be priced so high. They are made of nothing but small bits of plastic and wire. The digital technology and microchip that was state-of-the art in the 1990s is not new today, and yet the prices on hearing aids have still not come down.
In fact, nothing amazing has happened to hearing aids in over a decade unless you count blue tooth, and that's not really new technology. It's new on hearing aids, yeah, but it's so not new. It was only a matter of time before someone stuck bluetooth technology in a hearing aid– a no-brainer really. You had small phones the size of a hearing aid. Why not actually stick the technology IN a hearing aid? It wasn't developed for us.
Many things on hearing aids have become automatic, but not better. For example, most of us who have worn our hearing aids for years prefer controlling when our FM kicks in. If you have ever been to a convention with a room full of hard of hearing and deaf people, you don't want your FM kicking in every time someone walks by with a Smartlink. Soooo annoying. I also prefer to have control over when my "speech in noise" program kicks in. I don't like my aid muffling sounds for me. Sorry.
I am getting off the subject– my point being that there is not much new going on in hearing aids since the 1990s, so they should have come down in price by now, but they haven't.
There is one area I forgot to mention here and that is the open fit aids. They ARE new and literally cool because you don't have to wear ear molds. But if you have a severe hearing loss you can't wear them, though many audiologists will try to sell you a pair, knowing you'll be back in a couple years needing more power. Even though open fit aids are not power aids and often do not have FM, they cost about the same as a power aid with more on it. So basically you're paying MORE for LESS!
Back in the 1990s, when digital hearing aids were the new thing, hearing aid companies believed we would pay nearly twice what we would pay for analogs, so they upped the market price to $6,000.00 for a pair of state-of-the-art power aids. If you balked you were given some rhetoric about how hearing aid wearers were a niche group and that the technology was developed specifically for us, and that we had to pay for it somehow, and how much was your hearing worth to you anyhow? Isn't your life worth it? Now, over a decade later we are STILL paying that same price.
But hearing aids haven't improved much. We have been trained to expect to pay $6000.00 for a pair of state-of-the-art digital hearing aids. And pay we will. Because we have no choice if we want to hear. Or do we?
Do we really need automatic everything? Do we need bluetooth? What would happen if we all shopped around a bit? And demanded less? What I mean by that is what if we were to start demanding no frills aids, no automatic anything with lots of power and FM for a good price?
Just say no. They won't get the message if we keep spending.


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PASADENA, Calif. – With Benito Floro waiting in the wings, the CONCACAF Gold Cup is Colin Miller's last chance on stage as Canadian national team head coach.
But as he gets his squad ready for the tournament that kicks off Sunday, there's still one thing he hasn't accomplished yet in his stint as interim coach: getting a win.
Miller was interim coach for three games in 2003-04 as well as for three games this year and a scoreless draw against the United States in January was the best result he could muster. But with Canada set to take on Martinique in the tournament's opening game (5:30 pm ET, Sportsnet World in Canada, Fox Soccer in US), now is the time for a win.
"I don't want to say I was desperate," he said with a smile at Saturday's press conference at the Rose Bowl, "but I'm as close to desperate as you can imagine.
"Personally, I'd love to get that first win under my belt because it's very important to me. I care very much about what we're doing as an association, and I'm excited about it."
READ: D.C. United's Porter named in as replacement for Attakora
As interim boss, it was inevitable that Miller was going to be relieved at some point whenever the Canadian Soccer Association found its new full-time coach. But Miller found out about Floro's appointment two days before the public did and told him nothing would change during this tournament.
"[CSA president] Victor Montagliani gave me a call just before training and said it was absolutely status quo," Miller explained. "It's my show throughout the whole process."
READ: De Guzman calls Floro's appointment "a game-changer"
It'd be easy at this point to write Miller off as a lame-duck coach with a seasoned European manager coming in to replace him. And it'd be understandable to expect there to be some awkwardness in thinking this group of players might be looking past him and instead at proving themselves all over again once Floro officially takes over on August 1.
That's not the case at all, according to Miller.
"My job has been made much easier now because we have appointed a full-time head coach," said Miller. "So now the incentive is now for the players to come and play well for the new head coach as well as me setting my standards for the guys. Thankfully, their response has been terrific."


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Letters to the editor, The Courier-Gazette
Pints for Paws a success
On Nov. 13, Trackside Station Restaurant and Loyal Biscuit Co. teamed together to host a fundraiser, Pints for Paws to benefit the Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County. It was the fourth time the businesses partnered for the cause.
Once again, the evening exceeded our expectations. In just three short hours on a Tuesday night, almost 200 people came through the doors, enjoyed dinner, purchased raffle tickets, bid on auction items and, like the name says, enjoyed nearly 200 pints of beer to benefit the shelter. The evening raised $1,600 for the shelter and we filled a trailer with items on the humane society's wish list with items such as bleach, paper towels, cat and dog food, toys and more!
In total, since beginning the fundraiser for the shelter in April 2011, Trackside and Loyal Biscuit have raised $5,589 to help the area's animals.
We would like to thank the following for helping us to have an amazingly successful night: Paddy Mills, Fletcher Hall, Jen Chapman, Peter Gray of Federal Distributors & Shipyard Brewing Co., Courier Publications, Maine Eastern Railroad, Lupine Collars & Leads, Clear Conscience Pet, Friendship Trap Co., Owls Head Transportation Museum, Blue Buffalo, J. Edward Knight Insurance, Knight Marine, All Aboard Trolley and Limousine, Eastern Tire, Hammond Tractor, Harbor Hounds, Goose River Golf Club, Loyal Biscuit Tug ME Toy Co., Fidelis Biscuit Co., Canine Country Club, Dena's Barefoot Book Nook, Maine Lobster Festival, Marti Stone Photography, Limerock Inn, Jen Blood, Captain Jack Lobster Boat Tours, Jeff's Marine, Weruva, Nature's Variety, Fuller Auto Mall and Schooner Bay.
Also, we owe a big thank you to our respective staffs for their help with the event.
Due to the continued success of this event, Trackside and Loyal Biscuit Co. plan to host their fifth Pints for Paws event in April!
Again, thank you so much to everyone that attended and who helped to make this night successful!
Mike and Kelly Woods
Heidi and Joel Neal
Thank you all
Our fall sale for 2012 is finished and was quite successful. We have presented Coastal Opportunities with a $5,600 check, which represents the proceeds from the sale. Our workers and shoppers were as wonderful as usual and we couldn't have had such a successful sale without you all! Thank you! For the first sale ever we had two sponsors. Allen Insurance and Financial as well as Bangor Savings Bank offered their help this year and we greatly appreciated their participation. Thank you both! Thank you too to Renys of Camden who allowed us to borrow some of their equipment for displays. It was a big help. A big thank you also to the John St. United Methodist Church who take all of our unsold clothing to their outreach program in the northern part of the state. It is truly a comforting thought to know our good quality, gently used clothing is staying in the state of Maine.
Our spring sale is slated for May 18-20, 2013. We will be selling spring and summer clothing at this sale, but you can drop off any season, good quality clothes with no rips, stains, or missing buttons or non-working zippers at any time at Coastal Opportunities on Limerock Street in Camden.
If you have questions, comments or suggestions or would just like to volunteer some time, please give me a call at 594-5429.
Nancy Wolfertz
Co-Chairman, Cash For Clothes
Thanksgiving Day is over and was enjoyed by many families across America. Our military troops also enjoyed. Now Christmas lights go up in many towns and cities across our nation.
Santa Claus will be here before you know it, putting smiling faces on many children at home, and sad to say, in our children's hospitals across the nation.
Others will be having Christmas without their father because he is in the military service, but mother does a fine job with children without the father being present for Christmas.
Gordon Wotton
Remembering community leaders
When my wife Jan and I moved from Dover-Foxcroft to Camden back in 1998, my primary focus was my new professional role as the executive director of the, then named, Camden Area YMCA and now Penobscot Bay YMCA. As many will remember, the challenges were numerous for the Y and certainly within our Midcoast communities at that time. Many times that first-year many of my own challenges would require me to call upon my faith in God and to rely upon my inner desire to succeed with the many tasks at hand. One evening after celebrating my first Thanksgiving in the town of Camden I witnessed my first sense of community within the Midcoast region — the giant star on top of Mt. Battie. What a wonderful and inspirational sight that beautiful star provided on a dark and lonely evening. The challenges I was facing, along with many other people in the community, for the need to have a YMCA that would serve thousands of others throughout a much larger region and without the necessary financial resources was a tremendous burden. I, for one, will be ever so grateful for the work of the Camden Lions Club membership, especially individuals like Bob Oxton who maintain the daily vigilance of keeping the light burning every night and during all types of weather and adversity. This star brings my faith in God into something, that at times, I cannot explain. Each of us who benefit from this beacon during the holiday season probably see the star in a different and special way. One thing I can say is that when the star appears for my first sighting of the season, I feel at home and connected with my community.
This year when I come upon this spectacular lighted star, atop of Mt. Battie for the first-time and throughout the holidays, I will be reminded of three heroes of our community that have served each of us in many different ways over the years. These individuals, that I would call shining stars, shared the love of community and the people living within the Midcoast by sacrificing their time, talents and sometimes treasure, while making a difference that will be felt for generations to come. These individuals have passed on during 2012 and now have become part of my memory. A memory that will now be sparked by the light of a single star on top of Mt. Battie and made possible due to the efforts of dedicated community volunteers each night. I pray that others will join me this year, when seeing this star, and give thanks for the work of these three remarkable community leaders — Don Gross, Ken Bailey and Jeff Kuller.
George Mueller
Honored to serve
I would like to thank all those who took the time to vote on Election Day.
I have been honored to serve the people of House District 48 for the past four years and I look forward to the 126th Maine Legislature. I thank my opponent, Michael Collins, for running a positive campaign; and I salute all the candidates who put themselves out there.
And a special note of appreciation to my friend and neighbor Chris Rector who worked tirelessly for five terms and has done truly great work for the people of our region. His thoughtful, creative, and respectful service is a model for all of us.
Rep. Chuck Kruger
A thank you from Gartley
Thank you to all the people that helped me in my campaign for the Camden and Rockport seat in the State House of Representatives. A political campaign is a long road. There are many people behind the scenes, volunteering their time and expertise because they believe in you. It is humbling and I am grateful.
I could not have done this without the support of the Knox County Republicans led by Jan Dolcater and volunteer coordinator Paula Sutton. The two of them tirelessly put together teams to call voters, hand out literature, send out mailers, put out signs, and write letters to the editor. They offered support, encouragement, and conviction.
My friends, neighbors, and community members stood by me as I took on this challenge. They saw how hard I was working and helped in any way that they could. They had coffees for me to meet voters, they drove me around Camden and Rockport for hours so that I could knock on doors, they "liked" my posts on Facebook, they waved signs for me on Election Day, and gave me a "thumbs up" when it seemed I needed it most.
I would be remiss if I didn't thank Joan Welsh for running an upstanding campaign. Early in our contest, we met and agreed that we would do our best to keep this endeavor above board. I feel that we accomplished this and at the end of the day we both want what's best for our district. I wish her the best and look forward to her leadership in this complicated role.
Finally, my husband, Will, and sons, Taylor and Cameron, kept me moving forward. It was their enthusiasm and confidence that inspired me to run. Without their energy, unflagging support, and shoulders to lean on, I wouldn't have had this amazing experience. I have no regrets and look forward to continuing to work for the best interests of the people of Camden and Rockport.
Thank you!
Carole Gartley
Greedy practice
Last month my daughters and I were planning for the unanticipated funeral of my wife, Patricia Chapman. When the funeral home representative asked which newspapers we wished to place an obituary in, we automatically named The Courier-Gazette and the Lincoln County News since Pat had lived in Waldoboro. We were surprised to hear that the Courier would charge up to $75 depending on the length of the obituary, whereas the Lincoln County News charged no fee.
As the publishers of The Courier-Gazette are no doubt aware, those grieving acutely do not haggle over money especially if they believe paying the fee will allow them to honor their loved one with a respectful summary of their life. When I received the Courier's final bill it was 50 percent higher than the quoted price of "up to $75." To say the least, the publishers of The Courier-Gazette should feel regretful for this greedy practice.
If one small town newspaper can charge no fee, why does the Courier need to charge more than a small fee for this public announcement?
Harold Chapman
[Editor's note: Courier Publications charges $9.95/column inch, plus an additional $10 if a photo is included with the obituary. Obituaries appear online, as well as in The Courier-Gazette and The Camden Herald.]
I don't think your answer was exactly what Mr. Chapman was talking about!! ?? If the Lincoln County News CAN do an obituary "FREE" then why in heck does the Courier Gazette feel they HAVE to charge (either at all or so much??) Isn't it enough a person has to pay for a funeral etc.?? And those are NOT cheap.. I REALLY thought there was NO FEE to put an Obituary in the Courier, so I was so surprised to read this.. Shame on you, Courier Gazette!!
So very sorry for your loss Mr. Chapman..


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SAN FRANCISCO While Terrell Owens poked fun at himself, Tim Brown unassumingly won the Battle of the Bay.
Brown caught a 31-yard pass from Rich Gannon in overtime Sunday as Oakland beat San Francisco 34-28 for the Raiders' best start since 1995. Brown had seven catches for 172 yards, including a 30-yard TD catch in the third quarter.
The Raiders won soon after Anthony Dorsett blocked Wade Richey's 29-yard field-goal attempt.
The game could have been called the Blunder of the Bay.
The game was marred by missed opportunities, mistakes and miscues, including a pair of missed field goals by Sebastian Janikowski that could have given the AFC West-leading Raiders (4-1) the winning edge a lot earlier.
Tyrone Wheatley scored on a 1-yard run, Rich Gannon had a 13-yard keeper, and Janikowski did hit from 23 and 35 yards.
Janikowski, the Raiders' top draft pick, missed a 41-yarder with less than five minutes to go that would have broken the tie.
Then he missed 35-yarder in overtime, a questionable attempt that came on second-and 2. The kick went wide right.
For San Francisco (2-4), Owens scored on 31- and 4-yard pasess from Jeff Garcia, and finished with 176 yards on 12 receptions. Jerry Rice added a 5-yard TD catch, and Charlie Garner had a 9-yard scoring catch.
Panthers 26, Seahawks 3
CHARLOTTE, N.C. The struggling Carolina Panthers bolted to a 20-point halftime lead under new offensive coordinator Richard Williamson and got field goals of 44, 42, 22 and 29 yards from new kicker Joe Nedney in a 26-3 victory over Seattle on Sunday.
Seattle's switch at quarterback didn't go as well. Brock Huard made his first career start in place of Jon Kitna, who had thrown eight interceptions and been sacked 19 times in a 2-3 start.
But Huard couldn't move the Seahawks as the Panthers (2-3) avoided a three-game losing streak at home. Seattle was limited to 209 total yards and 11 first downs as Kitna spent the game with his arms folded on the sideline.
Williamson moved over from wide receivers coach early in the week when Bill Musgrave suddenly resigned following home losses to Atlanta and Dallas.
Carolina was unable to throw downfield with much success under Musgrave, but the offense flowed smoothly from the start under Williamson despite the loss of leading receiver Muhsin Muhammad early in the first quarter with a pulled left hamstring.
Giants 13, Falcons 6
ATLANTA A muffed punt and a rarely called penalty helped the New York Giants score all the points they needed.
Ron Dayne scored the only touchdown on a 2-yard run less than five minutes into the game and the blitzing Giants made it stand up for a lackluster 13-6 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
New York (4-2) snapped a two-game losing streak and handed the Falcons (2-4) their third straight defeat.
The Giants knocked out Atlanta quarterback Chris Chandler with repeated hits in the first half and limited the Falcons to a measly 13 yards rushing.
Still, in a game neither team seemed anxious to win, the Falcons actually had a chance to tie in the closing minutes.
A pass interference on Dave Thomas gave the Falcons first-and-goal at the 10. But Terance Mathis bobbled a pass over the middle Atlanta's sixth drop of the game and backup quarterback Danny Kanell was sacked at the 17 by Michael Strahan.
On fourth down, Kanell lofted a desperation pass into the end zone. It was batted down and the Giants ran out the clock.
New York, which had only 255 yards, scored its touchdown after Oliver Winslow fumbled a punt and Lyle West recovered at the Atlanta 34.
The Falcons defense forced Jaret Holmes to kick a 32-yard field goal, but Atlanta lineman Travis Hall was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct.
The officials said he used illegal leverage in an attempt to block.
Two plays later, Dayne ran in from the 2 to give the Giants a 7-0 lead with about 10 minutes left in the opening quarter.
Holmes kicked two field goals, from 34 and 27 yards, giving the Giants a 13-3 lead at halftime.
Morten Andersen connected from 42 and 28 yards for Atlanta's points. He also missed a 45-yarder.
The Falcons drove to the New York 5 before squandering another scoring chance. Chandler was intercepted in the end zone by Jason Sehorn.
Chandler didn't even make it to halftime. Playing behind a makeshift line that included two rookies, he received several brutal hits before the Giants delivered the finishing blow.
Linebacker Pete Monty, breaking loose on a blitz, drove Chandler into the turf with 6:36 left in the second quarter.
Chandler kneeled on the field for a few seconds before staggering to the bench with injured ribs. He watched the second half in street clothes.
The Falcons also lost rookie offensive tackle Michael Thompson, who was carted off the field with a torn Achilles' tendon in his right leg. He is probably out for the year.
Atlanta's offense has been dreadful, going eight straight quarters without a touchdown. Tim Dwight's 70-yard punt return against the Eagles is the Falcons' only TD in the last two weeks.
Kanell was 15-of-36 for 166 yards. Jamal Anderson managed only 12 yards on 12 carries.
Tiki Barber led the Giants with 50 yards rushing and 50 more receiving. Kerry Collins was 14-of-25 for 151 yards but also had two interceptions.
Reeves lost to the team he coached from 1993-96. Kanell was the Giants starting quarterback when they won the NFC East in 1997.
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DALLAS {AP} Already uncertain about the health of star cornerback Deion Sanders, the Dallas Cowboys were dealt another blow from a familiar and troubling area.
Leon Lett, the Cowboys' Pro Bowl defensive tackle, was suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy, his third suspension since 1995.
Although his first suspension lasted four games and the second lasted a year, team officials have remained hopeful the third suspension might not be as long.
The league would not say officially would not say how long Lett would be out.
But one NFL official said commissioner Paul Tagliabue would determine the length of Lett's suspension on several factors, including how often he has tested clean for drugs since his last suspension ended in November 1997.
"It'll depend on the data he receives from the people monitoring (Lett's) progress," said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Greg Aiello, the NFL's vice president of public relations, said recently that the drug policy is a balance between punishment and treatment and that, "Penalties at this stage are tied to some extent to the cooperation of the players."
Lett has been tested up to 10 times a month for the last two years.
A former Dallas and Miami player, cornerback Clayton Holmes, was also found to have violated the NFL's drug and alcohol policy after serving a one-year suspension. He received a four-game suspension for the later offense.
Lett was unavailable for comment, and his agent, Jim Steiner of St. Louis, did not return several phone messages from The Associated Press.
The Cowboys issued only a terse written statement declining comment because of confidentiality rules in the NFL's drug-testing program.
"We've said all we're going to say," club spokesman Rich Dalrymple said when reached at home Saturday.
Lett's suspension had been rumored for several weeks. It was announced quietly late Friday when the NFL placed him on the reserved suspended list sent to each club.
It is just the latest event to rock a team that won three Super Bowls in the '90s.
Last month, former Cowboy offensive lineman Mark Tuinei died of a heroin overdose while partying with backup fullback Nicky Sualua.
The agent for former Michael Irvin said last week that the former All Pro wide receiver would welcome a trade. Irvin is reportedly unhappy about his declining role in coach Chan Gailey's offense.
Then there is the ongoing saga of the big toe on Sanders' left foot. Diagnosed as turf toe last season, Sanders waited until late April before having surgery, and no one knows whether he'll be ready for the season opener.
The team is believed to be trying to reduce Sanders' $8.2 million salary cap cost, and the cornerback has acknowledged the club might release him if it can't restructure his contract.
When the Cowboys open training camp next month, they will be thin at defensive tackle without Lett, a 6-foot-6, 300-pounder in his eighth year from Emporia State. Last season, he made 51 tackles, four sacks, 20 quarterback pressures and a team-high seven tackles for losses.
Lett was suspended in 1995 after testing positive for marijuana and again in 1996 after testing positive for cocaine.
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Mississippi House of Representatives Weekly Summary for March 17, 2017 #msleg
Mississippi House of Representatives Weekly Summer for Week of March 13, 2017
The deadline to consider revenue and appropriations bills that originated in the Senate occurred this
week. Among other things, these bills detail how much money will be appropriated to a number of
different state boards and departments. These include the Department of Revenue, the Department of
Public Safety and the Institution of Higher Learning (IHL).
While most appropriations bills were passed in a block, a few were pulled out for individual discussion.
The Gaming Commission appropriation bill, Senate Bill 2986, was given individual attention when an
amendment was offered to create a lottery in the state of Mississippi. Ultimately, the amendment
failed, marking the last opportunity to establish a state lottery this year.
Appropriations for the IHL, Senate Bill 2954 and Senate Bill 2955, also garnered discussion when
amendments were introduced that would require state schools to prominently display the Mississippi
flag to receive state money. Both attempts to adopt the amendment failed, as did a similar piece of
legislation from last week, which died on the calendar.
Most of these appropriations and revenue bills will be discussed at conference, a period during which
representatives and senators will work together to finalize numbers in each bill.
As the 2017 legislative session winds down, several bills are being "concurred" upon and sent to the
governor to be signed into law. Among these is the Health Care Collaboration Act, which will allow the
University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) to enter into a health care collaborative with other
health care entities throughout the state. House members also sent the Back the Badge Act to the
governor, which will double penalties for any crime committed against law enforcement officers,
firefighters and emergency medical technicians.
On Wednesday, the House presented House Resolution 10 to leaders of Camp Shelby to commemorate
the training facility's 100 th anniversary. Members also presented House Concurrent Resolution 25 to Jake
and Shirley Sanford, founders of Veterans OutReach, a charity that focuses on bettering the lives of
Mississippi veterans home residents.
Among visitors to the Capitol this week were members of the Mississippi Library Commission, the
Mississippi Department of Mental Health, the Children's Center for Communication and Development,
the Children's Defense Fund and Mississippi Public Broadcasting.
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