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Upsets can happen, and Grand Valley State University coach Chuck Martin received a little help in getting across that message to his team last Saturday night.
The Lakers, unbeaten and ranked No. 1 in the country while trying to defend back-to-back national championships in Division II, whipped Mercyhurst 59-7 on Saturday afternoon in Erie, Pa., and then boarded a bus for home.
Later, they found out USC had fallen to Stanford in a significant upset in major college football.
"You get on a bus and you drive home, and you say it can't happen, it can't happen, but then you get off the bus and you see Stanford was a 41-point underdog and it can happen," he said. "USC turns the ball over six times, and they dominate a football game, but they lose.
"We're fearful of that. You have a better team, but you can dominate a game and still lose if you don't take care of business and not turn the ball over. That's what you are trying to guard against all the time, especially when you have a long winning streak, and especially when you have a bunch of kids who have not lost a football game in a long, long time. Hey, some of the kids in our program have not been a part of a loss yet."
Martin said he and his staff stay on top of reminding the team how easy it can be to lose football games, especially when it comes off of a poor practice week like last week and still rout another opponent.
The Lakers are riding a 33-game winning streak, one away from the all-time Division II record of 34.
Big game on tap
Grand Valley will host Indianapolis at 7 p.m. Saturday at Lubbers Stadium. The game is part of homecoming festivities, and an overflow crowd is expected.
Martin considers it the biggest game of the season to this point.
The Lakers are 5-0 and 4-0 in the Great Lakes Conference, while Indianapolis is 5-1 overall and 4-1 in the league. Ashland is third at 3-1 in the conference, followed by Hillsdale, Saginaw Valley and Michigan Tech, all with two losses each.
"Like the last few years, we have a late-season grind. We have Indy at home for homecoming at 5-1. Then we have trips to Northwood and Saginaw with Ferris sandwiched in between. So, that's a lot of big games for us."
GLIAC Three-peat?
In addition to possibly tying the all-time Division II winning streak this week, the Lakers can pull off a first for the program this season.
With a win over Indianapolis, the Lakers could go a long way toward winning a third consecutive GLIAC title. Grand Valley has never won the conference in three consecutive years.
"For me, doing something Grand Valley has never done is just as important as doing something that nobody else in the country has done," Martin said.
What must Indy think?
Over the last two weeks, the Lakers passed for 412 yards in a win over Wayne State and followed that up by rushing for 381 yards against Mercyhurst. Martin likes the idea that those two game tapes will be what Indianapolis is looking at this week.
"It's weird to throw for 400 one week, and then run for almost 400 the next week, and I don't know what they are thinking," Martin said and smiled. "I hope they are thinking those guys are tough to stop, that they are pretty balanced and they can beat you either way. That's how we like to be on offense."
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Teens can be a tricky bunch when it comes to present buying, and we often default to money (which is appreciated I am sure!). But if you would like to give the teens in your life something other than cash this year, here are 20 Cool Christmas Gift Ideas for Teens that Aren't Money yet guaranteed to still earn you some high fives and respect!
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#1. Personalised Gifts
From mugs to mouse mats and bags to photo books, a personalised gift will go down well with teens of all ages.
We love this personalised football from the teen gifts range from Not On The High Street.
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#2. Jewellery
For girls and guys, jewellery can make a great gift. Charm bracelets are always popular with girls, with the added bonus of being able to buy more charms for future gifts. And leather bracelets tend to be popular with teen boys. Brands that are popular with teens include Pandora, Thomas Sabo, Links and Alex & Ani. Of course anything from Tiffany always goes down well too!
Other popular jewellery ideas include; ear, nose and belly button rings, watches, chain/necklace and stick on crystals.
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#3. Posters, Prints and Wall Art
Every time my tween goes to town with friends she arrives home with a new poster or print for her room.
Slogan Art seems to be in vogue currently as are favourite band posters or wall stickers / murals. To complete the room make-over pretty strings of lights that can be hung around curtains or beds work well too.
Check out the range of posters from Gifted Living, Etsy, Not on The High Street, Plain Lazy, Amazon UK & Amazon USA
#4. Music
Fact, teens love music and music gifts will always be well received.
Concert tickets, CD's, a subscription to a music streaming service, iTunes credit, an iPod or good stereo system all make great music gifts for teens.
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#5. An Experience
An Experience could be anything from Paintballing to a trip to see their favourite sports team play at home.
Other fun experiences we think would go down well with teens include:
- Hot Air Balloon Ride
- Flying Lesson
- Shopping trip (abroad will gain you extra points)
- Theme Park Tickets
- Go Kart Racing
- Off Road Driving Experience
- Adventure Sports Experience
- Water Sports Experience
- Earthwatch Teen Expedition
- Cinema Tickets
- Show Tickets
- Style Experience (make-up for style tutorial)
- Pamper Days
- Fitness Days
And of course if you get an extra ticket for a friend to join them on these experiences, you will go down in history as the best present-giver ever!
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You may also enjoy – 10 Important Pieces of Advice to Give Your Teenage Son & 10 Important Things Your Should Tell Your Teenage Daughter
#6. Books
Books make a great gift for any age. Check out our 25 Teen Book Recommendations & 10 of The Coolest Classic Books for Teens to Enjoy for some inspiration.
A book reader, such as a Kindle, would also make a great gift for teens who love to read. Or for those who already have one, credit towards new books.
Check out the range at The Book Depository, Eason, The Book People, Amazon UK & Amazon USA
#7. Stationery
From notebooks to pencils, teens love stationery.
Super stationery gift ideas for teens include; Journals, Novelty Erasers, Colouring Pencils and Books, Notepads, Drawing Books, Doodle Pads, Stickers, A Good Pen, Markers and Highlighters, especially Sharpies.
Check out the range at Etsy, Not On The High Street, The Book Depository, Eason, The Book People, Amazon UK & Amazon USA
#8. Nails
From Nail Art to a Manicure teens love nothing better than spending hours perfecting their look.
Nail Gift Ideas for teens include; nail polish in every colour, nail art stickers, a manicure or a good manicure set.
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#9 Onsies
Onsies come in all shapes, sizes and designs and teen boys love them as much as teen girls as they make the perfect lounging around outfit.
We think this slouch around Onesie from M&S would be well received.
Check out the range at Marks & Spencer, New Look, Peace Love World,
#10. Hair
From accessories to a hair cut every teen likes to look their best and have good hair days.
Hair gift ideas for teens could include:
- Gift set of hair care products
- Treatment at their favourite hair salon or barbers
- Hair straighteners, curlers and driers
- Hair accessories
- Style consultant session for new hair style ideas
Check out the range of Teen Gifts from Not on The High Street, Plain Lazy, Amazon UK & Amazon USA
#11. Headphones
Good headphones are a must in every teens life. From listening to music to watching videos online and talking to their friends while they get on with life.
Prices vary wildly so take advice from experts on what the best product is for your teens needs.
Check out the range at Pixmania UK and Ireland, Not on The High Street, Amazon UK & Amazon USA
#12. Anything Fluffy
From slippers and socks to cushions and throws, scarves, soft toys and everything in between its official, teens love anything fluffy.
Check out the range at New Look, Feel Unique, Gifted Living, Etsy, Not on The High Street, Plain Lazy, Amazon UK & Amazon USA
#13. Slogan or Branded Tops and Tees
Tops and T-Shirts with witty slogans or images make a great teen gift. However, make sure you know your teen well before embarking on a slogan top or t-shirt purchase.
Branded tops also go down well with most teens.
Check out the range at Etsy, New Look, Peace Love World, Not on The High Street, Plain Lazy, Amazon UK & Amazon USA
#14. Beanies
The unisex Beanie can finish an outfit and means there is no need to carry a cumbersome umbrella around (something a teen would never be seen with)! It can cover up hair disasters and can be swopped to show affection.
We like this Beanie Bobble Hat from New Look
Check out the range at Etsy, New Look, Peace Love World, Not on The High Street,
#15. Phone or Tablet
A new phone or tablet is always a welcome addition to any teens Christmas stocking.
But covers and cases also make great gifts. They can be customised or bought with funky designs in a host of different colours.
Check out the range of Teen Gifts from Not on The High Street, Gifted Living, Amazon UK, Amazon USA & Etsy
#16. Gym Membership
Most teens these days are very health conscious so gym membership would make a good Christmas gift. Especially if it offers use of a swimming pool and classes too.
You could look at getting off peak membership to your local gym or 3 month or 6 month membership if your budget does not stretch to a 12 month membership fee.
#17. Workout / Sports Gear
Lycra is back with a vengeance. It is worn in and out of the gym and teens can never have enough running leggings or tops.
Team sports tops are also popular and as the top clubs change their gear annually, the latest rugby or football team shirt would be very welcome at Christmas or any time of year really.
Check out the range of Sports Gear at Marks & Spencer, OutroShop, Peace Love World, Amazon UK, Amazon USA, Sports Direct, M&M Direct
#18. Driving Lessons
Professional Driving Lessons are required in most countries now before you can sit your driving test. Once the teen reaches the required age, driving lessons make a great gift.
And if they have already passed their test, an advanced driving course or driving experience at a local track would also make an ideal Christmas Gift.
#19. Puzzles or Board Games
A puzzle or board game is the perfect gift to get all the family together over the Christmas holidays, having fun, arguing and showing off!
From the humble jigsaw puzzle to old favourites like Solitaire or Trivial Pursuit, your teen will enjoy hours of fun with family and friends. Here are 10 Best Family Board Games.
Check out the range of Teen Gifts from The Happy Puzzle Company, Not On The High Street, Smyths Toys, Amazon UK, Amazon USA.
#20. Footwear
Anything from Converse will go down well. Or those killer heels that your daughter has been hinting at for months. Or trainers/football boots that they can't live without and will make all the difference to their performance, footwear makes a welcome addition under any Christmas Tree.
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Have your any inspiring ideas for Christmas gifts for teens? Please share them in the comments box below.

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With each game preview that I've done through the 2013 season, there has been a common theme amongst the Portland Timbers opponents so far – previous versions of the club have struggled against them for whatever reason in various venues, so it was important for the new look Timbers to rebound and show growth. With the May 18 match in
The Timbers and Whitecaps have played each other for many years in varying soccer leagues, and long time Timbers fans know that the history against the Caps for
With Coach Caleb Porter's emphasis firmly placed on being in the moment, focusing upon the immediate task and not getting too high or low emotionally based upon any result, the message has been pretty clear with the rebuilding Timbers. The theme for this match, however, is amended slightly because the Timbers have achieved tremendous success against the Whitecaps despite the other issues. There is also the added dimension of being the current Cascadia Cup holders for the Timbers Army, and that title carries with it a huge responsibility and honor. Nobody wearing the Timbers crest wants to give that away easily, either. Knowing Porter, however, I'm sure that he has given his team a similar message to maintain their focus and intensity especially in what I will expect to be a hostile and loud environment.
The Timbers are finally able to welcome in defender Pa Modou Kah this week, as his international paperwork was cleared, and so he's eligible to be included in the game day eighteen, but I would imagine that Porter will use the standard center back tandem of Futty Danso and Andrew Jean-Baptiste and use either Dylan Tucker-Gangnes or Jack Jewsbury as a center back replacement if needed. Mikael Silvestre's knee surgery was completed successfully this week, meaning he will be out for 6 to 9 months while David Horst also rehabs from his broken tibia, so integrating Kah into the rotation quickly will be a huge priority for
There have been some challenges with their roster that has forced Rennie to make some adjustments. Defender Jay DeMerit ruptured his Achilles tendon six minutes into the Whitecaps' home opening match versus Toronto FC ending his 2013 season, while key forward Omar Salgado reinjured a fractured bone in his right foot that will keep him out of action for several months. The Caps will also be missing Kobayashi and forward Kenny Miller from the match, as they are dealing with a severe ankle strain and hamstring issue respectively, but
Considering both teams are coming off positive efforts in their last match - Vancouver drew against Montreal midweek in Saputo Stadium in leg 1 of the Canadian Championship and they beat the Galaxy 3 to 1 at home back on May 11 in their last MLS league match – I would expect a competitive, feisty affair during the afternoon match at B.C. Place. I'm predicting a 2 to 1 win for the Timbers to give them a leg up in the 2013 Cascadia Cup race, but there's a long way to go before anything is finalized. To those making the trip North, travel safe and have fun in "our house in the middle of B.C."


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Study of Levotofisopam 50 mg Three Times a Day (TID) Administered for 7 Days on Hyperuricemia and Gout
The recruitment status of this study is unknown because the information has not been verified recently.
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Recruitment status was Recruiting
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Last updated: January 26, 2012
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|January 24, 2012
|Last Updated Date
|January 26, 2012
|Start Date ICMJE
|January 2012
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|June 2012 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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|Percentage reduction in serum urate [ Time Frame: Days 1-7 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
The primary efficacy variable is the percentage reduction in serum urate from baseline to Day 7 on treatment with levotofisopam.
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|Same as current
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|Absolute reduction in serum urate from baseline [ Time Frame: Days 1-7 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Secondary efficacy variables include absolute reduction in serum urate from baseline to Day 7 on treatment with levotofisopam, proportion of subjects with serum urate < 6 mg/dL on Day 7, change in fractional excretion of urate from baseline to Day 6, and change in 24-hour urinary uric acid from baseline to Day 6.
|Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Same as current
|Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
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|Descriptive Information
|Brief Title ICMJE
|Study of Levotofisopam 50 mg Three Times a Day (TID) Administered for 7 Days on Hyperuricemia and Gout
|Official Title ICMJE
|Open-Label, Inpatient Study of Levotofisopam 50 mg TID Administered for 7 Days to Men and Postmenopausal Women With Hyperuricemia and Gout
|Brief Summary
|The purpose of this study is to determine whether levotofisopam is safe and effective in the treatment of hyperuricemia and gout.
|Detailed Description
|The primary objectives of this study are (1) to evaluate the safety and tolerability of levotofisopam in patients with hyperuricemia and gout, and (2) to evaluate the effect of treatment with levotofisopam on serum urate levels in these patients.
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Other Name: S-tofisopam
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All patients will receive a single dose of 50 mg on Day 1, 50 mg three times a day (TID) on Days 2 through 6, and a single dose of 50 mg on Day 7. Each dose of study drug will be administered by authorized site personnel throughout the 7-day inpatient treatment period.
Intervention: Drug: levotofisopam
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A man who hid baby formula in a blue beer tub inside his shopping cart earlier this month has been charged with shoplifting, officials said.
Caesar Colon left the Weis Market at 3011 William Penn Highway, Palmer Twp., Northampton Co., at about 3 p.m. Nov. 15 without paying for 12 packages of Gerber Gentle and eight packages of Similac Advance worth $287.80, officials said.
Colon and a woman transferred the baby formula from the blue beer tub into a large black bag before leaving the store, officials said.
Colon and the woman were identified through store surveillance video and police photos, officials said.
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Why does the church participate in modern-day lynching, or at most turn a blind eye, rather than protesting as our faith would dictate?
Two years ago, blogger Christian Lander struck satiric gold by chronicling the interests and motivations of white people.
Lander's valuable insight was that as members of a privileged majority
group, we tend to think of ourselves as simply part of the overall
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Have you ever wondered why there are so many terms for white people? Caucasian is often the designation on the census form. Anglo-Saxon has been attached to white and Protestant to give us the acronym WASP. Nazis and skinheads refer to whites as Aryans.
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The showdown at high noon between digital video recorder pioneer TiVo (Nasdaq: TIVO ) and the two-headed satellite TV hydra Dish Network (Nasdaq: DISH ) / EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS ) never seems to end. TiVo sued Dish and EchoStar for patent infringement way back in 2004 and won $74 million of damages in 2006. After interest charges, EchoStar ended up paying more than $100 million last October.
And the battle goes on. TiVo is still seeking to force EchoStar and Dish to disable DVR boxes that use software that it asserts violates its patents.
In my dream world, EchoStar would now sign a license agreement with TiVo, which in turn would take a victory lap and sign more deals with other service providers like Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC ) . TiVo could then get out of the hardware business entirely and be free to make profits hand over fist on licenses to use its DVR software on third-party set-top boxes, just as it has done with Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA ) and DirecTV (NYSE: DTV ) .
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That may be what EchoStar should do to save itself from further legal hassles and expenses. In reality, EchoStar sailed yet another Hail Mary downfield, asking the Patent Office to invalidate TiVo's "time warp" patent.
I'm no lawyer (and I don't play one on TV), but the relentlessly TiVo-philiac history of this case points to the likelihood of yet another ignominious EchoStar defeat. Five years ago, Dish settled an eerily similar lawsuit by Gemstar TV Guide, now a part of Macrovision (Nasdaq: MVSN ) . Management was "happy to put our disagreements with Gemstar-TV Guide behind us, and we look forward to working with the new Gemstar team." Licenses changed hands, and EchoStar even bought a subsidiary that Gemstar didn't want anymore.
It's not too late for history to repeat itself. TiVo needs to win or settle this suit in order to become the high-margin software business it really wants to be. For EchoStar and Dish, it's just one last concession to put this episode behind them. The market hates uncertainty; better, then, to get everything resolved sooner rather than later.
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The last time Drake came to town, the "Started From the Bottom" rapper brought friends: Jhene Aiko, Future and Miguel. In September, he's bringing his mentor.
Young Money label mates Drake and Lil Wayne will play Ridgefield, Washington's Sleep Country Amphitheatre on Sept. 13, nine months after a commanding Portland performance at the Moda Center. The duo's Drake Vs. Lil Wayne tour -- announced with a "Street Fighter"-style font -- will run 31 dates in all this summer. Expect to hear "The Motto" in all its YOLO glory.
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Back on Memorial Day, I issued "The Figura Challenge," challenging CNY outdoors enthusiasts to visit 15 prime outdoors destinations across the area during the course of the summer.
The challenge officially ended Labor Day weekend, but I've decidced to extend it through the fall because frankly if you haven't visited these places during the fall foliage season you're really missing out. The following came from Lynn and Pat Davis, two retirees with the right spirit.
Lynn wrote:
"My wife and I had hoped to take you up on your "challenge" but the summer proved to be very busy -- even for a couple of retirees! We did manage to visit 2 of the parks so far, Baltimore Woods and Pratt's Falls.
"In the past we have visited some of the others on your list (Montezuma, Taughannock Falls, Beaver Lake, Highland Forest, Chittenango Falls and Green Lakes). It's probably "cheating" however, if we "count" those in our total. We hope to visit a few of the others this fall. Here's our observations and a few photos on the two we visited this summer.
Baltimore Woods
"The trails are well marked. The slope of the trails were not too steep and not hard to navigate. There were a couple of bridges over the stream -- the bridges were brand new! They have a small flower garden where they have labeled the flowers and trees. They have a building with displays - which was closed when we were there. They are also building an outside shelter which will be beautiful when it is completed (it's in one of the photos). There are a lot of trails - it is a place you could go back and visit many times. They had a portable potty on the premises.
Pratt's Falls
"The trails are not so well marked. We attempted to take the "blue" trail down to the stream but our two attempts both brought us to the lodge (about half way to our goal). I'm not sure how that trail eventually winds it's way down to the stream. We could hear people, but could not see where the trail went the rest of the way down into the valley (you can drive down there also).
"The slope of the hillside was too steep for us attempt on our own without a trail. It's over 100 feet down in elevation to the stream - it's easy to hike "downhill" -- not so easy going "uphill." (Although this is marked as an "easy" hike - I suppose that is all relative depending on whether you are 25 or 65 years old :-)
"The hike down to the observation viewing spot of the falls was not bad, and even included some stairs. At the top of the falls (where you enter the park) is very beautiful and well cared for. There is even "modern" restroom facilities.
There is a large pond at the top, and there were a few kids fishing. The history of the area is very interesting (late 1700's with a saw mill / flour mill). The top of the falls is handicap accessible, the trails are not.
"Both areas had a variety of fauna and flora -- and I included a few of the more interesting in my photos. The tree in the Pratt's Falls photo (with the bulge) has some kind of disease. I've seen something similar in willow trees that was caused by a fungus. I'm not sure what the issue with the Pratt's Falls tree, however.
"Thanks for the challenge. We are keeping the article and hope to visit the remainder sometime in the future.
"Actually, we going to Ithaca this weekend (mostly to visit the wine trail :-) but we always stop to take a look at Taughannock Falls. It has differing amounts of water going over the falls depending on the weather. Last summer, during the dry spell, the water fall was barely a trickle. It is particularly beautiful in the winter with the ice.
"I've attached one "cheater" photo of the Falls in the winter for you to see."


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Two witnesses testified this morning that the sex toys found in the trunk of a cruiser driven by officer Henry Hollins -- who is being tried on charges he abducted a woman while on duty in July 2009 and raped her in a warehouse off Tchoupitoulas Street -- were actually gifts to Hollins' estranged wife from some of her friends.
Hollins will take the stand this afternoon.
Jocelyn Hollins, the officer's estranged wife, said she had a birthday party in February 2009, attended by a group of female friends and a male stripper. Also at the party was a woman who sold sex toys.
Jocelyn Hollins said her friends bought as gifts for her several of the items, which were in the courtroom as exhibits. She identified them as the sex toys her friends bought her that night.
Angel Edwards, one of Jocelyn Hollins' friends, also testified and corroborated Hollins' story.
It was unclear how the items bought for Jocelyn Hollins wound up in the trunk of Henry Hollins' cruiser.
Jocelyn Hollins, who lives in Geismar, said Henry Hollins visited her only occasionally at the time of the birthday party. She said she had put the sex toys in a backpack that was later found by police in Hollins' cruiser. She speculated that her husband took the backpack from her after stuffing some of his laundry into the bag.
Prosecutors have pointed to the sex toys and other items in the car -- including supplements that aim to enhance sexual prowess, pajamas, condoms and underwear -- as evidence that Hollins was a sexual deviant who planned his attack.
Under questioning by prosecutor Bobby Freeman, Edwards acknowledged that none of the sexual supplements and condoms found in the cruiser were purchased at the birthday party for Jocelyn Hollins.
While it didn't come up at trial, records show that Henry Hollins was arrested in early 2009 for allegedly punching his wife in the mouth.
Earlier this morning, Hollins' lawyer, Martin Regan, tried to call into question the sequence of events presented by prosecutors. He suggested there wasn't enough time for Hollins to have taken the victim to a warehouse and raped her in between all the other things that occurred that day. Regan said there was only a half-hour during the day during which Hollins' whereabouts were unknown.
Prosecutors countered that the timeframe suggeeted by Regan wasn't based on any documentation because Hollins, in violation of police procedure, didn't fill out any paperwork showing his comings and goings.
Regan also asked for a mistrial based on a Times-Picayune article that appeared Monday morning that detailed the district attorney's dissatisfaction with recent ruling by Judge Benedict Willard, who is presiding over the Hollins trial. Willard denied the motion.


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Ashley Judd continues to make a career out of playing intelligent women in trouble.
Judd is Claire Kubik, a respected San Francisco attorney who discovers that husband Tom (Jim Caviezel) is an Army deserter accused of murder. With the help of Charlie Grimes (Morgan Freeman), Claire decides to take on the Army, believing her husband's contention that he's a scapegoat in a cover-up of a U.S. military massacre.
The script and reliable acting from Judd and Freeman make us care about what happens next - and we rarely know what that might be, thanks to judicious editing and storytelling.
The plot might be a little boilerplate, but it's an enjoyable film, nonetheless. (R; violence, sexual content and language.) Grade: B
- Chip Chandler
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Kevin Love. The name is just to damn ripe for musical puns. And I'm not gonna lie. I mulled over many different titles for this post, which as you might be able to guess, is our latest 5-on-5 about the Kevin Love rumors. I started with "Love Me Do," then went to "What's Love Got to do With It?" Once I came across "Bizarre Love Triangle" I was dead set on rolling with it because that song kicks ass and I love New Order, but I didn't really see the triangle connection. I also contemplated "Whole Lotta Love," "Lotta Love," (the Nicolette Larson cover, though the Neil Young version is just glorious, as most all Neil songs are) "Hello, I Love You" and nearly went with "Sowing the Seeds of Love" before finally settling on "Do You Believe In Love?" because I was tired of rifling through the 700 songs on my iPod with the word "love" in them and it just fit damnit!
Ahem… Anyways, as you might be able to gather, I'm somewhat musically obsessive, somewhat crazy and entirely enthralled by this story. So is one of our loyal readers, Frederick Barteldes, who joined us in our hodgepodge examination of trading for Kevin Love. As always, feel free to play along in the comments section below by including your answers to the questions in bold.
1. What was your initial reaction to the Kevin Love rumors?
Vytis: Any time the Nuggets have even a slight chance to add their first legitimate top-tier superstar since Carmelo Anthony, you have got to be excited for the team. Visualizing Ty Lawson and Kevin Love demolishing teams with high pick-and-rolls is mouth watering.
Joel: My optimism for this offseason remains cautious, but this is a positive sign. The Nuggets are clearly committed to not only remaining competitive but being a successful playoff team. However, significant improvements must be made to accomplish that goal, and Denver's pursuit of Love appears to acknowledge that. As such, it's a good indication that last season served as a serious reality check for the front office, and that they're planning to act on the lessons learned.
Erlingur: Apprehension. Do the Nuggets really have a legitimate shot at contending with other teams that have more attractive assets? Also, would Love want to extend with the Nuggets? Will he look at the roster sans Faried and Chandler (and whatever additional assets they give up for him) and think "Yes, this is my contending squad," or as something just enough to prove he can make the playoffs to get a big payday in a year? Or is this just a part of the silly season, trying to link a new team to the Kevin Love sweepstakes to keep the clicks coming?
Bill: My initial reaction was positive, since, like so many other Nuggets fans, I'm tired of the doldrums and I want to see the front office go for something. I didn't think (and maybe still don't) that this is something that will actually pan out, but I like hearing Denver come up in conversations like this. I think Denver needs to put itself out there as a great place to live and play basketball. It's a good organization and the city is doing well, but I don't think NBA players think about it in those terms.
Kalen: Honestly… trepidation. There was a little excitement mixed in as well, but a move this grandiose from an inexperienced, first-year general manager with a fairly cryptic track record doesn't exactly soothe my soul. I think I like the idea of trading for Love more than I do the reality of what could transpire once he arrives in Denver.
2. How does this news affect the way you view Tim Connelly?
Vytis: He hasn't had much of a chance to do anything up until now, but the fact that he is not content with this mediocre roster and is reportedly willing to swing a major deal is reassuring.
Joel: After the season ended, Connelly repeatedly asserted the Nuggets' intention to be aggressive this offseason in improving the roster. I take the Love rumor to be an affirmative sign that he wasn't just talking the talk, but is indeed walking the walk — or at least attempting to. I wrote before about my doubts as to how much he can accomplish this summer, but it's encouraging to see that he at least does not intend to stand pat.
Erlingur: He's bold. Connelly wants to make an impact on this league. That's plain to see. He is looking to make the team better, but sometimes he seems to focus more on fantasy stats than team fit, successful pedigree or championship potential. That applied for JJ Hickson, and to an extent, Randy Foye last year. Going for Kevin Love only strengthens that connection in my head.
Bill: It's not an exciting answer, but I'm not sure it has really changed how I see him. He seems like a really likable dude, but I haven't yet seen enough to have a concrete opinion of him in this role. Again, I like that Denver comes up in the conversation, but I don't necessarily love this trade for the Nuggets (I probably would if we found a way to somehow keep our pick). I do like Love though, so I think this whole thing is a net positive for Tim Connelly.
Kalen: I respect him more, but it doesn't change how I view his savvy. The guy obviously has balls. And I like that. There are too many GMs in this league that play kowtow to owners or quiver in the face of taking a risk. Connelly isn't either of those and that's something I admire. Still, there's a fine line between being calculatedly confident and recklessly brazen and I'm not really sure which side Connelly's walking with this potential trade.
3. What's the most critical aspect of this potential trade that's been talked about the least?
Vytis: Most components of this potential deal have been broken down, but perhaps the most intriguing question is how much Love actually wants to play in Denver. Would he be looking to grow with the team or would this end up being a Dwight Howard-Los Angeles Lakers type of affair? The Lakers hoped that a year with the team would convince Dwight to stick around, but the Nuggets would probably rather operate under a more certain guarantee that Love would stay.
Joel: It seems inevitable that Denver will have to ship out the 11th pick to acquire Love, and that's a tough pill to swallow. After moving Faried and Chandler, the remaining players the Nuggets probably are willing to trade to buy back into the draft are, unfortunately, also unlikely to fetch enough value to do so. If they end up without a first rounder in one of the better drafts in recent memory, they may well live to regret it.
Erlingur: "Kevin Love has never been to the playoffs" has been talked about the most, and for good reason. But I haven't seen a lot of people look at the effect he has on his team. What are his on/off +/- numbers, for example? The truth is, Minnesota with Kevin Love on the court is 10.9 +/- points per 100 possessions better than with him off, which is encouraging. Of course, Minnesota's bench is a lot worse than Denver's, which could skew the numbers. But this differential in Love's numbers has increased steadily from his rookie season, which could tell us getting him now could be perfect timing, now that he's hitting what should be the best years of his career.
Bill: I have confused feelings about what it means for the perception of Denver. From my understanding, Denver is not a city where top-tier athletes want to live, and I probably have residual feelings of city-inferiority from the Melodrama. I hear the nervousness in the media's voice when they interview these pre-draft workout kids and ask, "So… what do you think of Denver? Do you like it here?" Most of them don't have good answers. The value of this trade comes down to the re-signing next season, so the most important thing I haven't yet heard is, does Love actually want to be in Denver? If I'm the Nuggets, I want to get as much information there as possible.
Kalen: The fact Denver would lose its first-round pick. Chandler has been injured more often than he's been healthy in Denver and replacing Faried with Love is obviously an upgrade at the power forward position. But trading away your first-round pick in consecutive years is never a recipe for sustainable success in the NBA. The Nuggets have a real shot at landing a stud on June 26 and if Love walks so does the Nuggets' longterm stability.
4. With Love on the roster, where would you rank the Nuggets in the West? And how far could they advance, if at all, in the playoffs?
Vytis: That is a really tough question. In such a stacked conference with a couple of teams on their way up (Phoenix, Dallas) it's hard to say. If Danilo Gallinari is healthy, the Nuggets could field a pretty scary starting lineup and we know that the bench has some nice pieces as well. I'd say 7-8th seed could be realistic, but getting out of the first round would be tough.
Joel: Even with the addition of Love's offensive prowess, the Nuggets would probably not go much higher than a low seed, a one-and-done team without further moves. As outlined in the rumors, the trade would not bode well for Denver defensively. Love, with his limitations on that end, doesn't bolster Denver's frontcourt defense, and the wing defense would suffer with the loss of Chandler, one of the Nuggets' more capable and versatile defenders.
Erlingur: With Love instead of Faried, Chandler and whatever young gun Denver would be forfeiting in the draft (and given that the squad will be considerably healthier than last season), Denver could well contend for a Conference Finals spot. But that's assuming a lot of 'ifs' and 'coulds.' IF Gallinari comes back healthy. IF Love gels with Lawson. IF Mozgov continues improving and finding his niche. IF the Nuggets can get consistent shooting-guard production. IF Brian Shaw can continue developing his style AND get his players to buy into it. The last thing I want to happen is a Rent-A-Star for a year, leaving the Nuggets gutted next summer, having missed out on the deepest draft in years and traded away Faried just as he was starting to show star potential.
Bill: Losing all of those pieces (Chandler, Faried, No. 11) would be a tough pill to swallow, but Love is a phenomenal player that I'm sure Shaw would be thrilled to build around. I think the floor spacing alone does wonders for a team that penetrates so well off the dribble. I'd optimistically put the Nuggets right in that exciting B-Tier with Houston, Portland, and Golden State. I think this season we will see an upswing with or without this trade, and I have to say that, with Love, the Nuggets would be ahead of teams like Dallas and Memphis. (I'm curious, though, where the Wolves end up. I think this trade would be good for them too.)
Kalen: I think this largely depends not on Love but whom else the Nuggets obtain in free agency. This team desperately needs to drop its offensively myopic bench warmers and add some defensive-minded veterans. If that happens, I could see the Nuggets potentially obtaining a top-four seed. But as currently constructed, if you only add Love, I'm not even sure this team makes the playoffs.
5. Keeping in mind he's an unrestricted free agent in the final year of his contract, is trading for Kevin Love worth it?
Vytis: Again, it depends on how willing Love is to set his roots down in Denver. If he is not entirely opposed to the idea, I'd say yes, it's worth it. The Nuggets would be giving up Faried, who will be due for a huge extension, and Wilson Chandler's expiring deal. Even throwing in Denver's first-round pick makes this an excellent deal for the Nuggets, who would acquire a double-double machine and a top 10 player in the league. Also, it's important to keep in mind that Chandler was very erratic last season, and probably wouldn't be missed too much.
Joel: Yes. The Nuggets won't blow it up, instead having committed to competing in the short term, so the only way to escape from the limbo of mediocrity is to swing for the fences with some high-risk, high-reward moves. There may not be any better opportunities to capitalize on Faried's stock being as high as it is now. And if Connelly and the front office can build a winning team around Love, Lawson and Gallo, then Love just might stick around.
Erlingur: No. Yes. Maybe. I don't know. He has zero playoff games. It worries me. He is a fantasy monster and he'll put butts in seats. But would he cost too much? Will Denver regret trading away one of the hardest working players in the league (Faried) for a crap-shoot at instant success? Is getting Love yet another move to stay just relevant enough to be profitable? An ill-thought attempt at glory? A mildly entertaining party today for a big headache tomorrow? Or is it exactly what the Nuggets need? I honestly don't know. Fortunately, I don't have to make the decision.
Bill: The big thing I've been getting at is this: Denver needs guys that want to stay in Denver. If Love were to re-sign with the Nuggets in a year, I'd be thrilled. But who would expect him to? Why wouldn't he wait to "explore his options" next year? Remember when Orlando killed the Nuggets in the Iguodala-Bynum-Afflalo trade? I don't want to give up a real Nugget like Faried for another rental, and I don't like how this trade takes the Nuggets' fate out of their own hands. So I have to say that, although exciting, this trade makes me very nervous — I don't think Kevin has any reason to Love us.
Kalen: It's a tough situation. If he re-signs then obviously its worth it. But again, Love alone isn't going to cut it. The Nuggets still have major flaws in the construction of their roster and major question marks surrounding the team's core players. If the Nuggets want to make a convincing argument for Love to stay, they need to execute numerous trades this offseason, ones I'm just not sure they're capable of completing given the value of their assets. So as of right now, I'd say no, it's not worth it — not until they get more assurance from Love that he'd re-sign and not until Tim Connelly displays the perceptiveness needed to build a championship-contending roster.
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Online Extra: Mexico's "Important New Maturity"
Finance Ministry official Andrés Conesa talks about how much the country has changed since its 1995 peso crisis
In December, 1994, Mexico devalued the peso and plunged into a financial crisis as billions in short-term, dollar-denominated bonds held largely by foreigners came due. Unable to pay, Mexico had no choice but to accept a $40 billion bailout from the U.S. Treasury and the International Monetary Fund. Along with the bailout came some tough conditions: Mexico's Central Bank and Finance Secretariat had to shed light on all of their financial transactions and start communicating better with investors and creditors.
The behaviorial turnabout worked wonders: Within seven months, Mexico managed to raise money on international financial markets once again. Thanks to strict fiscal discipline following the 1995 crisis, the country significantly reduced its foreign debt over the next few years and refinance the balance with lower interest rates and longer repayment periods. In 2000, Moody's Investors Service granted Mexican sovereign debt investment-grade status, and Standard & Poor's followed a year later.
BusinessWeek Mexico Bureau Chief Geri Smith recently spoke with Andrés Conesa, now head of public credit at the Finance Ministry, at his offices in the colonial-era National Palace in downtown Mexico City about why investors today differentiate Mexico from other emerging-market economies. Conesa holds a doctorate in economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Following are edited excerpts of their conversation:
Q: In February, Mexico became the first emerging-market country to issue sovereign bonds with a "collective-action clause" that makes it easier for creditors to renegotiate loans if borrowers run into trouble. Renegotiation can occur if just 75% of the creditors agree. Previously, small groups of creditors could block rescheduling. Why is this clause significant?
A:This was one of the recommendations that the G-22 made following the financial problems in Asia, Russia, and Brazil about five years ago. This facilitates crisis resolution by making the renegotiation progress more organized. Of course, we are not expecting a problem to occur, but by setting this precedent, Mexico is setting a benchmark for itself and for others.
Since we did it, other countries have launched bonds following Mexico's example. After we placed the 12-year bond at the beginning of this year, countries such as Brazil, Korea, Uruguay, and others have included collective-action clauses. Eventually all of our debt will have this kind of clause.
Q: How have these issues been received by investors?
A:We've done three issues that have been very well received by the market, with prices below the sovereign curve. And they've performed very well on the secondary market, the same or better than other bonds that don't feature the collective-action clauses. There was some concern that the first issuer might have to pay a premium, but this wasn't the case. Other emerging markets have included the clause in their issues, and it's becoming a very common practice.
Q: Why did Mexico feel it had to be the first country to do this? You already enjoy investment-grade status.
A:The fact that we are rated investment grade made it easier, because the likelihood of us having problems is more remote. The "first mover" advantage is important because it sets a precedent in the market. For example, we decided to set a benchmark of 75% of creditors, which means that creditors representing 75% of the amount due -- and they cannot include official Mexican creditors from the public sector [such as Mexican development banks] -- are sufficient to carry out a renegotiation.
In the past, you had to have 100% of creditors on board. This prevents small groups of creditors, who see that a country is heading into financial difficulty, from buying up big chunks of the country's debt at big discounts and then blocking the debt-renegotiation process. The advantage of being the first mover is that we were able to set the 75% figure, whereas another country might have set a benchmark of 60% or 90% that we might have had to emulate.
Mexico has tried to play an important role in strengthening the international financial structure. In October we will host the annual meeting of the G-22 group, which is basically the G-7 countries plus the most important emerging-markets countries. Finance secretaries and some central bank governors will come for that meeting, which will [focus on] the international financial architecture.
Q: During the Asian, Russian, and Brazilian financial crises, there was considerable contagion throughout the emerging markets. Why are we seeing less contagion now? When Argentina collapsed in December, 2001, it didn't drag Brazil and Mexico down.
A:The investment-grade rating Mexico obtained after the 1998 financial crises helped us. Back in 1998, what happened in Brazil, Russia, and Thailand -- and in other countries with which we didn't even have much of a trade or financial relation -- affected us and the dollar-peso parity. Before Mexico won investment grade it was placed in the overall basket of emerging-markets economies that did not have investment-grade ratings, and when problems would arise, many investors were required, sometimes by regulators, to sell their holdings and move to more secure venues.
But [more recently], when Argentina and Brazil had some problems, there was no contagion in Mexico. On the contrary, we saw some inflows of capital in the past two or three years when there have been troubles in other emerging markets. Our peso has strengthened, and our foreign debt spreads have actually shrunk at these times.
Q: How has Mexico changed since its own 1995 "Tequila" crisis?
A:Back in 1995, we had an unsustainable current-account deficit of 7% of gross domestic product, and it was being financed with short-term capital flows which made us very vulnerable. So, we let the peso float -- that helps the economy absorb shocks. We have used a solid fiscal policy as our anchor, and our objective has been to have a smaller fiscal deficit each year. Today, our inflation is at the same level of our main trade partners [the U.S. and Canada]. Also, the Bank of Mexico (Central Bank) won independence in 1993, and that was a very important institutional change.
Plus, we have stretched our debt maturities to longer periods, as long as 30 years. In May, we bought back the last remaining Brady bonds [discounted bonds issued for the restructuring of Mexico's foreign debt after the 1982 default, named after then-U.S. Treasury official Nicholas Brady]. We retired the last $5 billion of the initial stock of $30 billion in Brady bonds.
With our external financing resolved, we have been concentrating our efforts on the domestic front. We have placed fixed-rate bonds in pesos at periods of 3 to 10 years and soon will try to extend that curve [to more years]. Now, not just the federal government but private companies in Mexico can get long-term peso financing through asset-backed securities for investment projects, whereas in the past their only alternative was dollar financing. Even some states and cities are financing themselves in pesos this way. In just two years, more than $8 billion has been raised this way.
Q: Are the financial reforms Mexico's congress passed in 2001 responsible for investors' confidence in the country's financial outlook?
A:Yes. The reforms included greater protection for minority shareholders in publicly traded corporations, and they made it easier for banks to collect collateral on past-due loans. There's an important new maturity [in Mexico's political class] -- a realization that you cannot live on borrowed money, that the solution is not public indebtedness and public spending.
Although we've had a split congress [with no clear majority in power] since 1997, we've managed to win approval for smaller budget deficits each year. We no longer have that annual debate over whether we should hike the deficit. The debate is focused on where to spend what money we have -- on agriculture, health, or education. This has set a very important precedent.
Q: Mexico has come a long way in eight years, especially with regard to making information available to investors.
A:Apart from exercising discipline and carefully managing our economic policy, we needed to be more transparent with information, and we have done that since 1995. We have a government office of investor relations that has become a model followed by other countries.
Before 1995, the country's level of foreign reserves would only be made public twice a year. Now it's every week. Other information on public finances and debt that was released quarterly is given monthly. All of our reports and accounts are posted on the Internet, including off-balance-sheet items such as the bank bailout debt, government project investment debt, and the toll highway debts.
This [transparency] is important because today, there are no borders for international capital. With our flexible exchange rate, any irresponsible disequilibrium would be reflected immediately in the market, causing the country no end of problems.


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The University of Arizona played a significant role in the first-ever Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture, in which participants from 62 countries gathered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to present the world's largest collection of sustainable agricultural innovations.
The event focused on the 40 percent of the world that, like Arizona, produces food and other bio-based products in arid environments. Sponsored by the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority, the forum highlighted the Middle East and Africa.
The UA was the official Knowledge Partner for the event – the only university selected to play this major role. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, via its Global Initiative for Strategic Agriculture in Dry Lands, worked in cooperation with the UA Office of Global Initiatives to coordinate the UA's participation. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation served as Global Development Partner.
More than 3,200 participants from 62 countries attended the February event, including most of the ministers of agriculture and natural resources for African and Middle Eastern nations, along with leaders of international agriculture research centers, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and nongovernmental organizations.
"The UA was selected as Knowledge Partner based on our long-standing, world-class expertise in agriculture and in the other life sciences in arid and semi-arid lands," said Joel Cuello, professor of biosystems engineering, GISAD lead, UA liaison to the forum and GFIA 2014 steering committee member.
"The event highlighted the visibility and global reputation of the University of Arizona in agriculture and life sciences in the Middle East among stakeholders, including governments, businesses, investors, producers, universities, students and the general public," Cuello added.
The forum featured a first-of-its-kind technical demonstration zone created by the UA showcasing working models of "big ideas" and technologies developed by academic institutions, NGOs and businesses worldwide. The zone was limited to a select 150 innovations from across the world aimed at helping billions of people improve their nutrition and make better use of natural resources in ways that are economically, socially and environmentally stable.
"In CALS, because we are uniquely the home to all three of the land-grant missions for all of Arizona – instruction, research and extension – we must be especially aware of responding to our region's issues," said Shane Burgess, vice provost and CALS dean. "But by doing so we are globally relevant."
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If New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul makes his third consecutive All-Star Game appearance, he will have to be selected by the league's coaches as a reserve.
In fan voting, Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant and Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash were selected as the starters with Paul finishing third with 1,055,789. Bryant had 2,456,224 and Nash finished with 1,222,235.
Paul started last season's game in Phoenix after overcoming more than a 157,000 vote deficit in the final two weeks to earn his spot. But he predicted this morning that he would not return as a starter.
"I'm not going to be a starter, but it would mean a lot to be voted by the fans',' Paul said. "That means all those people enjoy watching me play.''
In the final ballot update on Jan. 7, Paul was in fourth among Western Conference guards with 701,417 votes. Kobe Bryant led with 1,793,782 followed by Tracy McGrady's 746,625 and Steve Nash with 744,250. McGrady, who is on the inactive list with the Rockets and has mentioned in several trade deals, said he would not participate if selected.
In 43 games, Nash has averaged 18.6 points and 11.2 assists. In 33 games, Paul has averaged 19.6 points and leads the league with a 11.3 assists average.
The remaining starters for the West are Denver's Carmelo Anthony and San Antonio's Tim Duncan at the forward spots and Phoenix's Amar'e Stoudemire at center.
For the East, Cleveland's LeBron James and Boston's Kevin Garnett are the starting forwards, Miami's Dwyane Wade and Philadelphia's Allen Iverson are the guards and Orlando's Dwight Howard is the center.I


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Community Corner
Library to hold classes
McEWENSVILLE – The Montgomery House Warrior Run Area Public Library, 20 Church St., will hold the following events:
6:30 p.m. Feb. 28, Crafter's Corner. This is the last week for the felting classes. Attendees will turn a sweater into a basket. Registration is required.
11 a.m. March 1, Preschool Story Time. For children ages 3 to 5 and teaches early childhood literacy. The activities include stories, songs and crafts to help prepare for kindergarten.
March 1 through 7, mid-winter yard sale. Items from multiple families will be on display inside the library during normal operating hours. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Montgomery House Library.
6:30 p.m. March 4, computer workshop. This is the first in a series of four classes beginning with computer basics including how to turn a computer on, using a mouse and finding and creating files. The following three weeks will be internet basics, introduction to ebranch and free ebooks. Registration is required for each workshop.
11 a.m. March 5, LapSit for infants. LapSit program is for children newborn to 3 years. Parents can bond with their child and learn about their bodies, stretch muscles and play with puppets. The program introduces children to early literacy skills.
6:30 p.m. March 7, board meeting. Monthly board meeting of the Montgomery House Warrior Run Area Public Library's board of directors. The meeting is held in the East Room at The Watson Inn, Watsontown. All meetings are open to the public unless otherwise stated.
6 to 7 p.m. March 7, Clifford celebration. Attendees will celebrate the Norman Bridwell series of Clifford the Big Red Dog books. The event will have activity stations and refreshments provided by the Warrior Run Women's Club.
11 a.m. March 8, Preschool Story Time. For children ages 3 to 5 and teaches early childhood literacy. The activities include stories, songs and crafts to help prepare for kindergarten.
For more information call the library at 538-1381, email firstname.lastname@example.com or visit www.montgomeryhouselibrary.org.
Strobels to hold quilting class
Irish Chain Quilt Class with instructor Ann Weaver will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 5 and from 6 to 8:30 p.m. March 6 at Strobels Sewing Center, 201 Basin St. Attendees will learn to strip piece the Irish Chain Quilt. For more information, call 322-7774.
Spring craft show to be held
A spring craft show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 9 at the Fleming Center, 720 W. Fourth St. The show will benefit the CCD program at St. Joseph the Worker Parish.
Strobels to hold Block of the Month
Mill Girls Block of the Month with Ann Weaver will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. March 11 at Strobels Sewing Center, 201 Basin St. Attendees will work on quilts inspired by the Lowell Factory Girls and will use "Away From Home" by Nancy and Oliver Rink for the class. For more information, call 322-7774.
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Revitalize Montgomery to hold meeting
Revitalize Montgo-mery will be holding a meeting 10 a.m. Wedne-sday at the Montgomery Borough office, 35 S. Main St. There will be discussion and planning for the 'Montgomery Gateway Tree Planting' that will take place in March. The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership will be presenting a conceptual plan for the improvements and vision for the future of Montgomery. Everyone is invited to attend.
Spaghetti dinner benefit
Matthew's Park is having a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Lycoming Christian Chu-rch, 20 Chapel hill Road, Linden. Tickets are $8 per person and kids 5 years and under eat free. Takeout will be available. All proceeds will be used to purchase new playground equipment for Matthew's Park. This year's project is construction of a sandbox area. For more information or directions call 322-9940 or visit www.matthewspark.org.
Antique show and sale
An antique show and sale sponsored by the General John Burrows Historical Society, Montoursville, will take place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Lyter Elementary School in Montoursville.
Countryside Contra Dancers dance
LEWISBURG – The Countryside Contra Dancers will hold a Contra Dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. March 9 at the Donald Heiter Comm-unity Center, 100 N. Fifth St.Ted Crane will be calling, with music by Total Hip Replacement. New England Contra Dance is a traditional dance form rooted in Irish, English and Scottish jigs, reels and waltzes. All dances are taught and called, with the basic figures taught from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Newcomers of all ages are welcome, with or without a partner. Please wear comfortable clothes and soft soled, non-marking shoes. Admission is $8 for Adults, 18 and under are free and $5 for students with current ID. Under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian. For more information call Betsy or Jeff at 524-2104.
American Legion to hold singles dance
LEWISBURG – The New Horizons for Singles dance will be held March 9 at the American Legion. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with dancing from 7 to 10:30 p.m. with Power House Sound System. The event is open to those over 40 who are single, divorced or widowed. Casual attire is permitted. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information call 742-7389 or 428-4766.
Vision and Learning Center workshop
MUNCY – The Vision and Learning Center, 112 S. Main St., will hold a workshop from 6 to 7 p.m. March 12 on "ADHA or Vision Problem? The Symptoms Overlap" to help struggling students who may need help in school. Register by calling Karen at 546-4885.
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Church to hold free lunch for retirees
Montoursville Presbyterian Church, 900 Elm St., will serve a free lunch at noon Feb. 22 for any retirees.
All are welcome.
Relay team to hold dinner and auction
Lancers Against Cancers Relay For Life team will hold their Spring for a Cure dinner and silent auction March 16 at Loyalsock Township High School cafeteria.
Silent auction will begin at 4:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m., with a live jazz music performance.
Silent auction items will include jewelry, gift baskets and more.
Tickets are $25 per person and are available at the Loyalsock Township High School main office.
Reservations must be made by March 8.
All proceeds will benefit the Relay For Life of Williamsport and the American Cancer Society.
Whitetails Unlimited to hold fundraiser
Whitetails Unlimited will sponsor the West Branch Whitetails Hunters Night Out beginning 5 p.m. March 16, at the Genetti Hotel, 200 W. Fourth St.
The event will feature a two-meat buffet, auction and prizes.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward local archery in schools, youth programs and habitat improvement equipment.
Tickets begin at $45 and must be ordered by March 11.
Tickets will not be available at the door.
To order tickets or for more information, call Dave Huffman at 772-0312 evenings, WTU National Headquarters at 800-274-5471 or go online at www.whitetailsunlim ited.com.
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Relay For Life team to hold benefit breakfast
The Relay For Life team Spangled Stars will hold a breakfast to benefit the American Cancer Society and the Relay For Life of Williamsport from 8 to 11 a.m. March 3 at the Leroy O. Buck VFW Post 7863, 150 Shaffer St., DuBoistown.
The breakfast menu will include pancakes, eggs, hash brows, sausage or bacon.
Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children over 5 years old.
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Relay team to hold spaghetti dinner
The Relay For Life team God's Speed Walkers will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Pennsdale United Methodist Church, 658 Village Road, Pennsdale. The menu for the dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and a drink. Take out is available and donations are accepted at the door.
Relay team to hold Quizzo fundraiser
The Cancer Crushing Pants Relay For Life team will hold a Quizzo fundraiser, with host Jon Mackey, Feb. 24 at the Sons of Italy Lodge 2786, 144 E. Fourth St.
Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and game starts at 2 p.m.
Prizes will be awarded to the teams earning the most points.
To register a team of no more than six players, email juliereppert @gmail.com or visit the event page on Facebook at Quizzo fundraiser – to benefit Relay For Life.
All money raised will benefit the Relay For Life of Williamsport and the American Cancer Society.
Quilt Guild to hold meeting
PENNSDALE – The Susquehanna Valley Quilt Guild will hold their next meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 28, at the Pennsdale United Methodist Church, 658 Village Road.
Jeannette Kitlan of Endless Mountain Quiltworks will present a program on "Modern Quilting."
Members are reminded to bring the BOM, "Crosses and Losses" block using guild's tea dyed muslin and 1, 2 or 3 fabrics with sewing or quilting patterns.
For more information go to www.susqvalleyquilters.org or call 547-1940.
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Community Corner
Masons to hold family fun night
Jersey Shore Masonic Organization will be holding a family fun night 5 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Lodge Dinning Hall, 201 S. Main St.
There will be kid friendly movies, as well as board games, a pool table, foosball and many other activities. There also will be food and drinks.
Attendees may bring a non-perishable item to donate to the food shelter.
For more information, contact Tom Cusick at 337-3529.
Quilt Guild to hold February meeting
The Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild will hold a meeting 7 p.m. Feb. 18, at the Gmeiner Arts and Cultural Center, 134 Main St., Wellsboro.
There will be a business meeting and a show and tell of members' projects followed by a slide-show tour of a past 2011 exhibit from guild member Anya Tyson.
The slideshow will feature unique red and white quilts owned by collector Joanna Rose. Guild members are asked to bring their own red and white quilts to share.
Meetings are free and open to the public.
For more information visit www.mountainlaurelquiltguild.org or call Brenda at 724-7837.
Post W T.P.A. to hold luncheon
Post W Williamsport, Travelers Protective Association of America, a fraternal benefit organization, will hold its monthly luncheon meeting at noon Wednesday, Feb. 20 at Hoss' Steak and Sea House, 1954 E. Third St.
Members will order from the menu. Reservations are requested by Feb. 15 by calling Helen M. Mayer, secretary and treasurer, at 435-2376.
Nutrition education at Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, 457 Market St., will be hosting "Eat Smart Eat Well," a nutrition education class teaching basic cooking skills, nutrition education and more.
The class is 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26.
The class is taught by Lori M. Masser, a nutrition education advisor with the Penn State University cooperative extension.
Participants will try easy recipes and have a chance to win a cooking prize each class.
Class is free and materials are provided.
To register for this class please call 326 9187. Class size limited.
Salvation Army to hold classes
The Salvation Army, 457 Market St., will hold the Dave Ramsey Finan-cial Peace University class 6 to 8 p.m. March 4.
The instructor for the nine-week class is Chuck Stutzman. Topics include saving, cash flow planning, dumping debt, making healthy choices with money, understanding insurance, retirement, real estate and college planning. Class is free and materials are provided.
To register call 326 9187 ext. 102.
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American Legion to hold memorabilia sale
Post 617 of The American Legion will host a breakfast and sports memorabilia sale 9 a.m. Sunday at their location, 901 S. Market St., South Williamsport. A full menu breakfast will be available for members and the general public. A sports memorabilia vendor will be on hand to sell items from many different professional sports teams. Collectors of any era are welcome.
Steve Hunter of Flashback Entertainment will be playing music. NHL Hockey and the start of the season is available at the club and members can enjoy all the regular season games there. For more information, call Chris at 327-0255.
Camp Cadet to host Service Night
The Susquehanna Valley Law Enforcement Camp Cadet and Applebee's will host a Celebrity Service Night 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the Lewisburg Applebee's, 300 International Drive. All tips received will go directly to the Camp Cadet program. A tip of $10 will give you a coupon towards a visit to the Lewisburg Apple-bee's. Camp Cadet is funded through donations from the industry and private citizens throughout the region.
Relay event to hold 'Relay Idol' contest
The Relay For Life of Jersey Shore will hold a 'Relay Idol' sing-off competition. The competition will be held February through April. Semi-finals will be held May 10 and finals May 11 at the Relay event. The winner will receive a bus trip for two to New York City. Registration is now through Feb. 15 and there is a fee to enter. Registration forms are available online at relayforlife.org/pajerseyshore or at the American Cancer Society office, 1948 E. Third St.
Muncy Public Library to celebrate Dr. Seuss
March 1 is Read Across America Day and the staff at the Muncy Public Library invites parents and their children age 3 to 6 to help celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday. Louise Fulmer will be the guest reader for storytime from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Registration is required. This is the second year that CLUST Retired, a part of PSEA Retired, is promoting the celebration.
Their goal is to enhance literacy and encourage young children and their families to read together, to enjoy their local libraries and to have books in the home, Mrs. Fulmer said.
Each child who attends will receive his or her own book to keep, courtesy of CLUST Retired and the Friends of the Muncy Public Library.
To register, call the library at 546-5014.


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Grocery store employees and patrons had one hour to get out before three bombs in the store would explod, a call from an ex-employee warned.
Bryan Zink, 44, of Bethlehem Township, Pa., made the false threat May 4 from a pay phone
"When you mix oxycodone and alcohol, bad things happen," Zink's attorney, John Cornish, said today in New Jersey Superior Court in
Zink was sentenced today to two years of probation and ordered to pay $5,049.39, the wages of workers forced to evacuate the Greenwich Township ShopRite for three hours while authorities searched it. He will also have to undergo substance abuse and mental health evaluations as part of his sentence.
Zink called the
ShopRite from the Giant in
The grocery store's manager traced the call to the pay phone, where video footage revealed Zink was the caller. He was arrested May 31.
"I did something very wrong. I understand that," Zink said before sentencing. "I didn't mean to hurt anybody."
Cornish said his client struggled with alcohol addiction and possibly a prescription drug problem, which contributed to his actions. He also said Zink felt that the store treated its employees unfairly.
ShopRite Manager Rob Evans said today that Zink worked in the frozen department of the store and was moved to the front of the store after he stopped coming in to work. Zink didn't explain his absence or notify his supervisors that he didn't intend to return, Evans said.
The threatening call showed premeditation, he said. Zink called during one of the store's busiest times. Fridays are paydays, and the store is crowded during lunch hours, Evans said. He called at
Warren County Assistant Prosecutor Victor Jusino said the call had other repercussions on the store's employees.
"It's not just the evacuation, it's not just the loss of wages," Jusino said. "It's the psychological effect. A bomb threat is a serious matter."
Judge Ann R. Bartlett recognized Zink's addiction may have led to his actions. She said that Zink didn't appear to have any reason to harbor animosity toward the store, and that the "very bizarre chemical combination" of narcotics and alcohol may have affected his behavior.
"The court finds your
reaction to ... feeling wronged, frankly, is the response of a


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Not only is this year's ballot going to be thin on races. It's going to be thin on candidates in at least one race.
Republican Joseph Maltese, first elected to Civil Court in 1991, is running unopposed for the state Supreme Court. The seat he is seeking is being vacated by Democratic Justice Philip Minardo, who is retiring.
Though voters won't have much of an election to think about, they can take comfort in the fact that Judge Maltese has served them well on the bench over the last two decades.
As the only Staten Islander on the Judicial Advisory Panel, he's been an outspoken advocate for reforming the court's procedures to expedite cases for the benefit of the public.
He's also pushed for getting Staten Island more Supreme Court justices, for having a full-time civil trial judge assigned to the Island to expedite certain cases that clog the system and for increased "e-filing" of court documents. And he's been alone in calling for even more courtroom space in the new courthouse complex in St. George even before it's completed.
The Castleton Corners resident, who serves as a brigadier general in the New York Guard, is highly regarded both in the legal community and around the borough.
He is certain to be elected, but Staten Island voters should pay respect to his two decades of dedicated service by giving him their votes on Tuesday.


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Archive » May 4, 2006
Sheriff's Blotter
By Tim Buckley
Friday, April 14 – A Westmont College official reported a burglary attempt at the gymnasium.
An unknown suspect used an unidentified object to break off the door handle at Westmont's Gymnasium.
A public safety specialist for Westmont informed Deputy R. Gamboa of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department that the suspect had probably wanted to steal athletic equipment kept inside the gym.
The safety specialist said due to a high level of activity occurring at the gym, it was impossible to identify any suspects.
County Sheriff's personnel reported no latent fingerprints were procured from the gymnasium door.
Graffiti on Olive Mill
Saturday, April 15 – An Olive Mill Road resident reported someone spray-painted a wall on her property. The estimated damage is $200.
The victim stated that she was walking around her property and noticed graffiti on the southern wall facing the railroad tracks.
After speaking with the victim, Deputy R. Gamboa said he located more graffiti, some on a wall located just west of her property and also on a green shack just north of the railroads tracks.
The resident said she did not know who did this but indicated it wasn't the first time this wall had been vandalized.
Digital photographs were taken of the graffiti along Olive Mill and were sent to the Forensics Bureau for storage.
Manhunt on La Vereda Road
Thursday, April 20 – County Sheriff's officials are in search of a suspect who escaped by foot after an attempt by deputies to pull over the man's vehicle on Jameson lane for a seatbelt violation.
In the man's vehicle, deputies found a backpack containing a picture of the suspect along with a used methamphetamine pipe, a small digital scale, empty plastic baggies and several pocket knives. The case is pending leads.
Deputy A. Hernandez reported he was patrolling in a uniformed patrol car traveling northbound on San Ysidro Lane at Santa Rosa Road when he noticed a red Volkswagen convertible with the top down traveling southbound on San Ysidro Road. Hernandez noticed the driver wasn't wearing his seatbelt so he made a U-turn and pulled over the suspect.
Hernandez turned on his lights and instructed the vehicle to pull over, but the driver turned westbound on North Jameson Road. The suspect finally pulled the vehicle over on La Vereda Road.
While the deputy was exiting his vehicle, the suspect also exited and took off on foot headed northbound on Vereda and turned left on Greenworth Place. The deputy called for backup and pursued the suspect on foot. The suspect ran into a private residence where he wasn't seen again.
Soon after the man's disappearance, backup units, with the help of canines and helicopters, arrived on the scene. The search lasted for an hour and a half.
Early Bird Bust by Bird Refuge
Thursday, April 20 – A man was arrested for possession of methamphetamines and paraphernalia in a parking area on Los Patos Way.
During an early bird beat, Deputy Lampe said he approached a vehicle parked behind a Los Patos Way business and shined his spotting light in the window.
Lampe said the suspect got out and asked the deputy why he was shining a bright light at his car. Apparently the light was making it difficult for the passenger to sleep.
The suspect showed Deputy Lampe his driver's license. During a consensual pat-down, Lampe found a small pocketknife, a pipe and some methamphetamine in the suspect's pocket.
The suspect had no bail outstanding felony warrant. He was placed in handcuffs and taken to County Jail.
Laptop Stolen on Danielson
Friday, April 21 – An unknown suspect stole a new laptop computer from a Danielson Road residence.
The victim said she left her residence unlocked and went out for a little while. When she returned the laptop, which was sitting on her table, was gone.
Deputy K. Rushing found no sign of forced entry or any latent fingerprints. The case is pending leads.
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The third reported assault of Kutztown University student in less than a week is bringing about some changes in security on campus.
The latest assault happened around 9:45 p.m. Wednesday in the Bell Plaza area, between Old Main and the administration building.
In an alert sent to students, officials said a victim was assaulted from behind by two black men. The victim fought back, and during the confrontation, one of the assailants pulled a knife before both fled into the borough, officials said.
"Three assaults within the past week, it's so different for out here. Kutztown isn't used to that," said Mike Vonomo, a student.
"It's just unfortunate that it's happened," said Michael Oleniacz, another student.
In a letter to the campus community Thursday, university President F. Javier Cevallos expressed his concern about university safety and urged students, faculty and staff to take proper precautions.
"We will be increasing security patrols on campus beginning tonight and are looking into long-term security improvements, as well," said Cevallos. "As a campus community, we cannot tolerate this behavior. We must work together to reclaim our campus and our personal safety."
Cevallos encouraged students to walk together in groups or, if alone, to use the campus police escort service.
The chair of the student government's safety committee, Nicholas Imbessi wants the school to do even more.
He's asking for extra shuttle bus services so students don't have to walk across campus, increased security cameras and extra lighting.
"It's scary. It's really scary, said student Toye Akinjiola. "I've been here for four years, and the last three years have been safer for sure."
Just last week, officials said three armed men stormed into a dorm room in Deatrick Hall and assaulted one of two students inside.
Another student reported being assaulted outside Dixon Hall on Sunday, said police, who have not determined whether the three incidents are connected.
"I have met with my senior staff and we have developed a strict plan to bring the perpetrators of these crimes to justice," Cevallos said. "Campus police are working closely with the Pennsylvania State Police to actively investigate the situation."
Campus police currently employ 14 full-time officers. The university is planning to hire two additional officers, officials said.
In the meantime, anyone with information about any of the incidents is asked to contact university police at 610-683-4001.
Confidential information can be given by dialing 610-683-TIPS or 610-683-8477. Of campus, anonymous tips can be passed along to Crime Alert Berks County at 877-373-9913.
The crime stoppers group is offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.


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Just got my new x220, overall it looks like a very solid machine (in true ThinkPad form).
One area of concern:
The spacebar seems noisier than the other keys. It almost feels a little loose and makes an annoying clackety sound when used. The keyboard on my trusty old R51 makes no such noise.
Is this an issue for anyone else? I'm a bit dissapointed in the space bar since ThinkPad keyboards are supposed to be the best out there.
Thanks in advance for reading and replying!
Solved! Go to Solution.
Yes, same here. The click sound of the space bar is considerably higher pitched than any of the other keys. But then again, all the bigger keys (shift, enter, backspace) do sound different. At fist I wasn't so happy about it, but now got used to it.
07-28-2011 08:18 AM - edited 07-28-2011 08:21 AM
Thanks Gundy for confirming I am not the only one.
This is very disappointing and unacceptable to me especially given all the other small issues my laptop has (backlight bleed, whiny fan, AWFUL touchpad).
Just got my RMA and am sending it back. I can't believe Lenovo is making me pay 15% plus return shipping. I feel like I've been robbed, and will never buy from this company ever again. RIP ThinkPads. Truly a shame.


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The bride is a daughter of Diane Birrell of Bulls Head and the late Paul Galante. The bridegroom is a son of the late Mary Pizzino and the late Peter Pizzino.
Escorted by Philip Furia, the bride's brother-in-law, the bride chose her sister, Lisa Galante, as the maid of honor. Mallory Furia was the bridesmaid and the couple's daughter, Diana Marie Pizzino, was the flower girl.
Martin Walpin was the best man and Daniel Frattalone was the usher. Nicholas Pizzino, the bridegroom's son, was the ringbearer.
Mrs. Pizzino is a graduate of Port Richmond High School and attended the College of Staten Island. She is a licensed real estate salesperson for Diane Realty in Travis.
Mr. Pizzino is a graduate of Cupertino (Calif.) High School and received an associate's degree in electrical engineering from Heald College, Santa Clara, Calif. He is an independent information technology consultant in the tri-state area.
The couple will live in New Springville when they return from a honeymoon trip to Cape Cod, Mass.


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All White captain Ryan Nelsen speaks with GOLTV Canada following the press conference, announcing him as new head coach of the club. Video / Youtube: Torontofc
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