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All eight teams have a number next to their name indicating their seed, but based upon what happened during the regular season, those seeds don't add up to a hill of beans.
Arkansas Tech (16-10), the defending champion and No. 2 seed in the tournament, will battle No. 7 seed Henderson State (14-12) at 2:30 p.m. today inside the Bruin Fieldhouse. Pre-game coverage on KWKK 100.9 FM will begin at 2:15 p.m. The broadcast can be heard online at athletics.atu.edu.
ATU and Harding finished atop the regular-season GAC standings with 13-7 records — proof that there was a narrow gap between the top and bottom of the league in men's basketball.
"There hasn't been one game in this conference this season when you could just show up and count on winning," said Wonder Boys head coach Doug Karleskint, who has won more games (67) in his first three seasons as Arkansas Tech head men's basketball coach than anyone in history. "I would be shocked if there were any lop-sided scores in this tournament. I think every game will come down to a handful of possessions. We're looking forward to competing and seeing what we can do."
Need some more proof of the balance of this tournament? Today's 6 p.m. meeting features top-seeded Harding and eighth-seeded Southern Arkansas — but the Bisons and Muleriders played three overtimes during their two regular-season meetings.
Arkansas Tech has a fresh memory of why it cannot take Henderson State lightly. The Reddies led the Wonder Boys by 10 points with less than six minutes to go when they met in Arkadelphia on Feb. 16. ATU had to close the game on a 13-1 run, including the game-winning layup by Willie Kirkland with 1.3 seconds left, and escaped the Duke Wells Center with a 70-68 victory.
Kirkland, a senior guard from Graceville, Fla., averaged 28.5 points per game in two regular season meetings against HSU. He scored 26 points in the Wonder Boys' 75-63 win over the Reddies on Jan. 12 and a career-high 31 points at Arkadelphia last month.
Karleskint said he knows his friend and former assistant coach, Doug Nichols, now in his second season as the head coach at Henderson State, has been busy formulating a way to contain Kirkland today.
"We're at our best, just like most teams, when we have three guys scoring and we can balance it out," Karleskint said. "We relied on Willie almost too much at Henderson State. Coach Nichols is going to do something to limit Willie's touches. You can almost guarantee that. We need some other guys to step up and hit some shots regardless of what defense we face."
Kirkland (13.8 ppg) and senior guard Jared Williamson of Russellville (11.9 ppg) were ATU's leading scorers during the regular season.
Senior center Will Paul of Corpus Christi, Texas, was averaging 11.9 points per game for the Wonder Boys before a foot injury on Jan. 17 sidelined him for the remainder of the regular season. Paul dressed out for Senior Day ceremonies but did not play in Arkansas Tech's regular-season finale against East Central last Saturday. His availability for this weekend's GAC Tournament is uncertain.
The Reddies, who won three of their last four games, are led by senior forward Andrew Ensley of Dallas, Texas (16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds per game) and junior guard Melvin Haynes of Akron, Ohio (13 ppg, 41 percent 3-point shooter).
"We have some seniors who treated each practice this week as if it was their last," Karleskint said. "That was good to see. Hopefully we can just keep on fighting and live for a few more days."
GAC Men's Tournament
Bruin Fieldhouse, Bartlesville, Okla.
Game 1: Arkansas-Monticello (16-10) vs. Southwestern Oklahoma State (11-15), noon
Game 2: Arkansas Tech (16-10) vs. Henderson State (14-12), 2:30 p.m.
Game 3: Harding (20-8) vs. Southern Arkansas (10-16), 6 p.m.
Game 4: Southeastern Oklahoma State (15-11) vs. Ouachita Baptist (14-12), 8:30 p.m.
Game 5: Game 1 vs. game 2 winners, 6 p.m.
Game 6: Game 3 vs. game 4 winners, 8:30 p.m.
Game 7 (Championship): Game 5 vs. game 6 winners, 3:30 p.m.


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Shutdown Notebook: Closed parks first place people see shutdown
ST. PAUL -- The most noticeable impact of Minnesota's government shutdown was predictable: state park users on a holiday weekend.
"We're 400 miles away from home," said one father at the entrance to Gooseberry Falls State Park Friday as his children piled out of a van to walk down to the falls.
The park, one of the state's most popular, technically was closed after state leaders failed to agree on a budget for the two years beginning Friday. But Department of Natural Resources officials allowed people to hike and ride bicycles in parks, but campgrounds, buildings and park roads were closed.
Sen. Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook, said there could be an up-side to closed campgrounds: "I'll bet all the beds along the North Shore are filled."
Not all vacationers found alternative places to park their recreational vehicles or sleep.
By Friday afternoon, Bemidji KOA fielded "quite a few" telephone calls from people desperate to find a new site. Carissa Vannoy, owner of the Bemidji campground with about 80 sites and five cabins, said people started calling Wednesday to look for new accommodations as a shutdown began to seem likely.
"We were pretty much booked up, but we did have a few spots open for the weekend," she said. "We're using overflow now."
Janet Flick said the Sportsman's Lodge near Baudette has been swamped with emails since Wednesday from travelers hoping to make last-minute camping reservations for the weekend. But the lodge's six campsites were booked.
Most of all, she said, many people "don't know what to do" now that their fishing and camping plans for the weekend have been disrupted.
"We've heard even from some of our people that have stayed with us that are leaving today that they don't know where they're going to go," she said. "They're just getting on the road and figuring it out as they go."
In southeastern Minnesota, employees at Hok Si La Municipal Campground in Lake City and Hay Creek Valley Campground in Hay Creek said they were getting calls from campers who are concerned about the closing of state parks.
"The phone is ringing continually," said Joanne Klees, park manager at Hok Si La.
A concern for Hok Si La is that an increased number of visitors to the beach might mean the need for more staff to keep it clean.
"We run with a really with a small staff," Klees said.
While Minnesota's state parks closed their gates and turned off water and electricity hookups this week, state parks in nearby states were busy taking requests from holiday travelers who were looking for a new place to stay.
Steve Crandell, Turtle River State Park manager in North Dakota, said the park's 125 campsites were reserved a couple of weeks ago.
Smooth shutdown start
The state agency coordinating the government shutdown, a result of state leaders failing to agree on a state budget, reported no problems the first day.
"Things actually are being managed very well," Minnesota Management and Budget spokesman John Pollard said. "We have not had any major surprises so far."
Questions, yes; problems, no. That, he said, is a testament to work employees did to prepare for a shutdown, work that began when the regular legislation session ended May 23 with no budget agreement.
Pollard said that Friday normally could be considered a slow day anyway, given it fell just before a holiday weekend.
"Citizens and the public are on holiday break and therefore may not be lining up for the normal government services they have come to expect," Pollard said, but added that Tuesday could bring more problems.
Car hop service?
The secretary of state's staff is providing something akin to the old car-hop service to people using its State Office Building facility across from the Capitol.
The building, known as the SOB, is closed even though legislative workers and Secretary of State Mark Ritchie's office housed there are running at full staff.
So, signs are posted on each SOB door with maps to the secretary of state's office that deals with business matters elsewhere in St. Paul and a telephone number for people seeking elections information from those in the SOB office.
Spokeswoman Pat Turgeon said office workers will "be happy to go outside" and talk to anyone with a question.
In the shutdown's first few hours, as temperatures neared 100 degrees, no one took Ritchie's office up on its offer.
Logging OK'd
Loggers who have purchased trees in Minnesota state forests can continue to cut them during the state government shutdown, a state district court judge ruled Friday.
Three logger members of the Minnesota Timber Producers industry group filed suit against the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to keep access open to state forests during the shutdown of state government.
Koochiching County District Court Judge Charles LeDuc issued a temporary restraining order against the state of Minnesota that allows logging to continue in state forests during the government shutdown.
DNR forestry officials had said they didn't want timber cutting to continue while they were off the job. But the loggers say the contracts require them to follow best management practices no matter who is watching.
Shutdown slows businesses
The shutdown likely will affect when new businesses get their required approval from state departments.
Me and Julio, a new restaurant coming to Hastings, plans to open July 14, but it can do so only if it can get its final inspection completed before then.
"It's one of those things: You just go on as planned, get your work done, and keep your fingers crossed," General Manager Brian Riess said.
Families threatened
The government shutdown could boot three Red Wing families out of homes, like could happen in many other Minnesota communities.
That is because the HOPE Coalition's transitional housing program, which provides housing for homeless families, relies on grants from the state's Department of Human Services Office of Economic Opportunity. And it is closed.
Kris Kvols, president of HOPE Coalition, said the group's previous two- year state grant expired Thursday. The non-profit organization applied for a renewal in March, but with the shutdown the state cannot award new grants.
Like in other situations, it is not clear what services HOPE will be able to offer.
"In terms of being able to say what will be going, it's hard to say at this point," Kvoles said.
A "special master" heard cases Friday and will again on Tuesday as organizations seek to keep state funding despite the shutdown.
Good and bad news
The shutdown has helped some businesses.
The parking lot at the Pipeline Travel Plaza in Alexandria was filled with trucks, campers and cars that were unable to stop at state rest stops.
"It has somewhat of a good impact and a bad impact," said Michele Baker, manager of the Pipeline.
While the truck stop, gas station and store was seeing more customers Friday, "we can't sell Lottery tickets," Baker said.
Baker estimated a daily loss of at least $500 associated with not being able to sell the tickets. The Lottery is operated by the state and it is closed.
Happy for tags
Scott Olsen of Moorhead visited the Department of Motor Vehicles Friday to renew his vehicle license plate tags.
"I think people assume it's closed and it's not," he said. "Since no one is here (in line), it was quick getting in and out."
Some of the visitors at the DMV in Moorhead were pleasantly surprised by the smaller lines.
"There was only one person in front of me in line," Nancy Erickson of Moorhead said. "I was worried they'd be closed today, so I planned on coming yesterday, but today worked out. I'm worried about the shutdown and how it will affect me, but nothing has happened yet."
Local project iffy
Even local government projects may be affected by the state government shutdown.
"It will definitely have an impact on them," Goodhue County Public Works Director Greg Isakson said.
One of the biggest unknowns is how Goodhue County Public Works will be able to work without the advice from Minnesota Department of Transportation officials.
"If we need a recommendation, we just don't have those people around," Isakson said.
Citizens not happy
A survey of east Twin Cities residents produced reaction to the shutdown like elsewhere in Minnesota.
Working at a Cottage Grove coffee shop, Kayla Ross said she was irked that she had to cancel her plans to go camping over the July 4 weekend.
The sentiment among Ross and other Cottage Grove residents as the shutdown became reality was that both sides didn't get their work done and were to blame.
"They need to think about who they're representing and not just their political views," said Ross, a Starbucks Coffee employee.
"The government is too polarized," offered Marybeth Schueller, who was at the nearby Caribou Coffee. "They drew a line in the sand and that's it. There's too much black and white thinking."
Pay your taxes
The Revenue Department said it will continue to process tax payments and Minnesotans must meet their tax deadlines.
While tax deadlines remain in place, the Revenue Department has no one to answer Minnesotans' tax questions.
Forum Communications Co. newspapers from across Minnesota contributed to this report. Don Davis reports for Forum Communications Co., which owns the Bemidji Pioneer.


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When the thermometer drops to extreme lows in International Falls, it's not unusual to see caravans of strange looking cars and trucks logging test miles in the cold.
Some vehicles are fresh from the drawing board. They're often camouflaged or disguised. There might be duct tape over the logo, or cloth tarps covering identifying features.
Paul Nevanen coordinates the community's cold weather testing facility. He said it's a secretive business, but one that brings hundreds of thousands of dollars into the community each year.
"It's considerable, the impact it has -- the people that are flying here, staying in hotels, eating at restaurants, buying parts and fuel, and some of the supporting services that are required to support these programs," Nevanen said.
For decades, International Falls has been a destination for teams of auto engineers from around the globe. It attracts manufacturers that test batteries, lubricants and auto parts, too.
But in recent years, the city hasn't exactly lived up to its icebox reputation. A string of mild winters in the 1990s prompted some testing companies to head further north to colder environments in Canada and Alaska.
That's when the city joined with Koochiching County to build their own test facility, one that includes something called a "cold box." It's capable of artificially maintaining temperatures as low as minus 40. Nevanen said it helped bring some business back.
"We can guarantee them now when they come here, they can get their work done and they can hit their target temperatures--you know, try to take Mother Nature out of the equation," said Nevanen. "But still, it helps when it's cold. It's kind of perverse, but it makes everything easier if it's constantly cold outside."
It's kind of perverse, but it makes everything easier if it's constantly cold outside.Paul Nevanen
Minnesota used to keep close tabs on the industry and promote its growth. From 1990 to 2001 the state maintained a Cold Weather Resource Center in International Falls. But the state office closed because of budget cuts.
During the 90s, cold weather testing was a $9 million industry, employing some 500 people. Now, the economic impact is less clear. The state no longer keeps track of that employment and revenue data.
There's still plenty of cold weather testing activity going on in the region. Baudette, Bemidji, Cass Lake and a few other communities all host private test facilities. But Nevanen said the low-key nature of the business makes it difficult to quantify.
"The auto industry typically likes to keep a low profile on this activity," he said. "If they have sensitive vehicles, if they're doing work with prototype vehicles that aren't production models yet, they wanted a fair amount of security around that. So it's tough to be too public about some of the activity."
The future of the industry is less certain. Nevanen said the auto industry is now in its own deep freeze.
"The auto industry is going through a very difficult time," said Nevanen. "That affects everything in the pipeline and the way they approach things. Budgets are very tight and they're trying to save money any way they can. They want to reduce travel. We've had a couple of cancellations just based on the current crisis that the automakers are facing."
Nevanen said he's not too worried about the industry. As long as automakers continue to turn out new vehicles, there will always be a need for cold weather testing. And as long as northern Minnesota keeps recording frigid temperatures like we had this week, the region will be an attractive place to do it.


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The defense argued in a written motion that Jamie Lynn Leach of Quitman was coerced into speaking to an investigator after the Aug. 20, 2012, slaying.
The Log Cabin Democrat reported Leach was arrested later the same day. He is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 24-year-old Cody Bradley, who was found in their bathtub, dead from a gunshot wound.
Leach's lawyers claim an investigator who interviewed her for three hours made a false promise of "leniency or reward" by telling her he wanted to help her.
A hearing had been set for Monday, but it was delayed until Dec. 12.
The defense said that investigators administered a polygraph test to Leach, whose answers didn't clear her of the killing. After more than two hours of questioning, the defense said an investigator told Leach, "I want to go out there and fight for you."
The investigator went on to say, "I want to fight for you from the time we leave this room to the time all of this plays out. And it will play out. I'm good at what I do."
Leach's attorney, Frank Shaw, argued that the investigator provided "a false promise of leniency or reward," which should put Leach's confession off limits in a jury trial.
If convicted of first-degree murder, Leach would face a sentence of 10 to 40 years or life in prison.


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Turner could be back for Braves series
By Chris Iseman / MLB.com
NEW YORK -- Justin Turner is close to being activated off the disabled list, but nothing has been decided just yet.
Turner's been on the DL since June 18 with a strained left intercostal. Before the injury he was hitting .266, with six doubles and six RBIs. Manager Terry Collins said there's a chance Turner will be back for the start of the series against the Braves on Monday.
"There's a possibility he'll be here," Collins said. "I haven't talked to [general manager] Sandy [Alderson] about it. ... Certainly, he'll be here very soon."
Turner went 0-for-2 with a walk on Saturday night while playing for Class A Brooklyn. Over eight rehab games, Turner is hitting .280.
Impressive Germen pitching himself into bigger role
NEW YORK -- His Major League resume is practically nonexistent, but Gonzalez Germen has already shown the Mets that he's capable of pitching in high-pressure situations.
On Saturday against the Phillies, with the bases loaded and two outs in the fifth and the Mets clinging to a one-run lead, manager Terry Collins called Germen from the bullpen to pitch to Delmon Young.
With plenty of poise, the 25-year-old Germen struck out Young to end the inning. He ended up giving the Mets 1 2/3 scoreless innings without allowing a hit, and he struck out three en route to the Mets' 5-4 win.
It was another solid outing that earned him both his first Major League win and the praise of his manager. It might also have earned him a bigger role out of the bullpen.
"There's no reason why we shouldn't be using him more," Collins said. "Of course, he's only been here a week, and he's been in four games already. He's been very, very impressive."
In four appearances since making his Major League debut on July 12, Germen has a 2.45 ERA. He's allowed only one hit in 3 2/3 innings, and he has six strikeouts.
Catcher John Buck has been impressed with Germen, who goes right after hitters instead of "nibbling" the edges. Buck said Germen has a good fastball, a great changeup and a slider he can throw at any time.
With those quality pitches and a deceptive delivery, Germen has an arsenal that's been getting him big outs. For now he's been throwing mostly fastballs, but that could change.
"With him being fresh, a lot of guys don't know what he has," Buck said. "You can kind of use that. It works to his advantage right now. Maybe later, teams start seeing him more, we can mix it up a little bit more."
Germen's debut, in Pittsburgh, came in the bottom of the 11th inning. He walked two batters -- one intentionally -- and also struck out two. He surrendered the walk-off single to Jordy Mercer that handed the Mets the loss, but that was the last hit he's given up.
The next day, Collins sent Germen into the game in the bottom of the seventh with two outs. Germen got Gaby Sanchez to foul out to Buck.
Germen has given the Mets a quality arm in a bullpen that's been used plenty in recent games. Now he might be called on even more.
"One of the things we talked about in Spring Training is that we need to find some relief down the road," Collins said. "It looks like he might be the guy who steps up and gets that job."
Two video reviews work in Mets' favor vs. Phils
NEW YORK -- With the help of two video reviews, the Mets slugged two home runs that gave Matt Harvey some room to work en route to a 5-0 win over the Phillies on Sunday.
In the first inning, David Wright turned around on a 1-2 pitch from Cliff Lee, hitting it into the fence above the wall that runs in front of the Party City Deck in left.
Second-base umpire Tim Timmons immediately signaled that it was a home run, but the umpires reviewed the play. After 87 seconds, the call was upheld.
Three innings later, the Mets received some more help from the tape.
Juan Lagares sent a pitch from Lee right back to the area where Wright hit his home run. At first the umpires ruled it a double. Lagares sprinted out of the box, but as soon as the ball cleared the top of the fence, fans began yelling toward the field that it was a homer.
"I just ran hard," Lagares said, "and let the umpire make the decision."
The umpires went back in to review the play, and after a lengthier -- 90 seconds -- review, changed the call and ruled it a three-run homer that gave the Mets a five-run lead.
The two short stoppages in play were certainly worth the wait.
Harvey has earned respect of National League peers
NEW YORK -- During his time working on Bruce Bochy's coaching staff at the All-Star Game, manager Terry Collins took the opportunity to get an assessment on Matt Harvey from a few of the National League's best players.
All of them complimented Harvey, for good reason. But the one from Cardinals outfielder -- and former Met -- Carlos Beltran stood out.
"I was talking to Carlos the other day in the outfield, and I asked him [about facing Harvey]," Collins said. "He said, 'Terry, in my career, he's the best I've ever faced.' That's a big statement from a guy who's faced the best of the best, in my opinion."
Harvey, who started against the Phillies on Sunday, is 7-2 with a 2.45 ERA in 19 starts this season, and he has 147 strikeouts in 130 innings. He's taken the Major Leagues by storm, earning the All-Star Game start at Citi Field in his first full season.
All of the players to whom Collins spoke lauded Harvey, but Collins said that even with all the praise, he wants Harvey to know his job is to get outs, and that he doesn't have to throw 98 mph each time to get them.
"Each and every start is important to him. I don't want this guy to think every time he goes out there he's got to be throwing 100 mph," he said. "Get outs. Whether they're 94 mph or 98 mph, get outs."
Some All-Stars told Collins that Harvey is so good it's almost unfair. Harvey can throw any of his pitches at any time because his command is so good. It could be a 3-1 count -- a typical fastball count -- but Harvey can throw a secondary pitch for a strike instead.
The high praise for Harvey isn't new, but to hear it coming from some of the best players in the NL means something extra.
"I just think it's a tremendous tribute to Matt and his stuff and how he competes," Collins said. "That's why every five days, it's an event."
Chris Iseman is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Save the Environment, Use Your Computer
Desktop or laptop, you can save energy by:
1. Turning your computer off completely when you know you will not be using it for more than several hours, such as overnight.
2. You can still save energy when your computer is not shut down completely by setting the power management functions on your computer to put both your monitor and computer (CPU, hard drive, etc.) into "sleep" mode after a certain amount of time of non-use, which saves energy when you are not actively using your computer. Set your monitor to go into standby mode first, followed by your computer.
Remember, there are some things which will prevent your computer from going into sleep mode. Use the following guidelines to make sure your computer is properly sleeping:
1. Certain applications, such as some games and third party software, will run in the background and prevent your computer from going into sleep mode. Be sure to close these down completely.
2. If you use a virtual private network (VPN), disconnect it when you're not actively using it, since VPNs can prevent your computer from entering into sleep mode.
3. Some applications which continually scan can prevent your computer from going into standby mode. Shut off Wi-Fi antennas and infrared ports when you are not using them to prevent this from happening. Anti-virus software can be set to scan more periodically yet still be safe.
4. Some Web sites will not allow your computer to enter into sleep mode because of active advertisements and banners. Close down all Web pages when you are not viewing them to allow your power management function to work properly.
5. If you have set a screensaver (like that fish tank) for your monitor, you may not realize that it is actually wasting energy by preventing your computer from going to sleep. A blank screen is the best screensaver so let your computer go to sleep to save energy instead (it won't sleep with the fishes).
6. Peripherals, which are plugged into your computer, can also prevent your computer from going into standby or "sleep" mode. Unplug your peripherals when they are not charging or synchronizing.
Don't limit your energy savings to just your monitor and computer. Other things you can do to help save energy in your computing use include:
1. Increase your memory (RAM) to reduce disk usage, which can be a power draw.
2. If you have a desktop computer, upgrade to an LCD flat panel monitor instead of a CRT monitor, which can account for half the energy use of a desktop computer. According to the EPA, the use of an ENERGY STAR qualified monitor can save up to 85% of the electricity used by a standard model.
3. Did you know that the power supplies for your peripherals (such as your mobile phone or iPod) still draw power even if the peripheral is not plugged in? If you plug all your electronics into one surge protector, you can easily switch them all off when you leave the room or go to sleep.
4. Shut off that printer. Printers also have a sleep mode that still consumes a significant amount of power.
5. Replace wireless mice and keyboards with wired mice. Wired mice and wired keyboards use relatively little energy and they avoid unnecessary wasting of batteries.
Carbonfund.org, a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to supporting renewable energy, energy efficiency and reforestation projects globally, estimates that the average American is responsible for 50,000 pounds of carbon dioxide every year. In fact, the United States , with four percent of the world's population, is the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, emitting almost 25% of global carbon dioxide each year.
"Reduce what you can; offset what you can't.' That's our motto," said Steve Offutt, chief operating officer at Carbonfund.org. "support.com and Carbonfund.org are a perfect example of that motto: support.com provides the technical expertise to help people reduce and we can help them offset the rest. We are pleased to be their partner in the fight against global climate change."
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Friday, June 27
Astronomy Day and Night with the Four Corners Star Gazers, 10:30 a.m. to noon. During the day, MPL will be home to an indoor planetarium, with activities and star gazing to prepare for an evening star gazing party. Meet at the Mancos High School Football Field at 9 p.m. and bring a bring a flashlight, binoculars and a coat. Free. Call 533-7600
Saturday, June 28
Used-book sale to benefit Grace's Kitchen at the Cortez Farmers Market. We are unable to accept donations of more books but we need volunteers willing to load their vehicles with books on Friday, June 27 and deliver them to the Farmers Market on Saturday between 7 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Please contact Judy Schuenemeyer at email@example.com or 565-7837, if you can help.
Tuesday, july 1
Cortez Evening Market, 4-7 p.m. in City Park (next to the Visitor's Center). Local food, art and music. Everyone is welcome. Call Gretchen for more info 509-830-4380.
The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society presents Dr. Karen Adams at 7 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 515 Park Street, Cortez, CO to discuss Ancient Yucca quids with Tobacco Contents: Antelope Cave, NW Arizona. Adams' presentation will focus on her research on Yucca quids found in Antelope Cave that date to Pueblo I. Call Kari Schleher at 505-269-4475.
Works by Joyce Hueman Kramer will be shown at The Farm restaurant in Cortez through Sept. 1. All watercolors/acrylics are for sale through the restaurant or the artist, at 970-533-1223.
Wednesday, July 2
The Chimney Choir performs at 7 p.m. the Dolores River Brewery, 100 N. 4th St., Dolores, Colo. Call (970) 882-4677 for more information.
Thursday, July 4
The Cortez Burst Triathlon will take starts at 7 a.m. in City Park; and the kids' race, at 8:30 a.m. Information: Sensa Wolcott at (970)903-9882 or at www.corteztri.com.
Saturday, July 5
For Pets' Sake Humane Society seeks help for its Pennies For Pets fundraiser at the Cortez Farmers Market in the Montezuma County Courthouse parking lot, 109 W. Main Street. All donations assist cats and dogs of Montezuma and Dolores counties. Information: For Pets' Sake. 565-PETS (7387).
HerStory (Teri Helm and Midge Kirk) women's history with a retrospective of Betty Pellettand Ann Bassett, 7 p.m. in Rico at the Community Church. Donations accepted. Information: Midge Kirk, 970-560-2284.
Sunday, July 6
The Cortez Community Meal will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road in Cortez. Free for everyone. Information: Saskia at 565-9808 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Monday, July 7
The Montelores Early Childhood Council holds its monthly luncheon at 11:45 a.m., in the downstairs meeting Room 110, in the Johnson Building, 525 South Broadway, in Cortez. The public is invited to these meetings, especially parents. Lunch will be provided so please RSVP to Vangi McCoy by calling 970-749-7017.
Saturday, July 12
Freshly made Navajo Tacos will be available 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Dolores United Methodist Chuch, 105 N 8th Street, Dolores. Cost is $7 per person or $5 for kids under 12. Also available are homemade baked goods and pies, and crafts. See the stone church that was ordered from the Sears catalog.
Saturday, July 19
Watch "Open Sesame – The Story of Seeds," a new documentary about the importance of seeds, at 7 p.m. at Mt. Lookout Grange in Mancos (680 Grand Ave). Suggested donation of $5, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Call 509-830-4380.
Friday Aug. 8
Escalante Days: Free Children's Bicycle Rodeo after the Children's Parade behind the Dolores Medical Center. Learn safety skills. Participants receive free helmets and chance to win a bike.
Saturday, Aug. 9
Escalante Days mountain bike race starts at 9:50 am at Fifth and Central in Dolores. Register at www.active.com by Aug. 6 ($35)or on race day ($45) at 8 a.m. at the Dolores Medical Office. Information: www.clubrunner.ca/dolores. Volunteers needed: Contact Laurel Rematore at firstname.lastname@example.com or 970-529-4642. Proceeds benefit various Dolores Rotary projects.
First Monday
Southwest Center for Independence Second Chance Brain Injury group meetings at noon at the Cortez office, 2409 E. Empire. Call Matthew at 570-8001.
Cortez Emblem Club No. 261 meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday (except in January and February). Call 565-2197.
First Tuesday
American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meets at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Call 565-8151.
Dolores Mountain Quilters meets at 10 a.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave, Dolores. The July meeting includes two demonstrations by Gail Braunn: easy half-square triangles, and disappearing 4 patch with variations. Information: doloresmountainquilters.org or Judith Swain at 970-560-4426.
First Wednesday
Diabetes support group meets from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. in the Diabetes Education Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Learn how to manage diabetes; share ideas with others. Sessions are free and open to anyone with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Contact Laura White, RD, at 564-2276 for details.
First Thursday
Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meets at noon at Shiloh's Steakhouse. Email Nicci Crowley at email@example.com or call 570-9372.
Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Support Group meets at 5 – 6:30 p.m. in the Kiva room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Share ideas and exchange information with others who have had weight-loss surgery at this free meeting. Contact Registered Dietitian Laura White, at 564-2276.
The Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 meets at 7 p.m. at the Post home in Mancos.
First Friday
First Friday Leadership at First National Bank in Cortez, 8 to 9 a.m. Free. Coffee and doughnuts at 7:45 a.m. Call Dena, 565-3414.
First and Third Tuesdays
Mancos Masonic Lodge No. 100, 141 E. Montezuma Ave. meets at 7:30 p.m. A "7 Toast" dinner at the Lodge on Tuesday May 20. All Masons and Masonic Sojourners welcome. RSVP to Darrell Ellis at 970-533-7372 or email@example.com.
First and Third Thursdays
Learn signs and nursery rhymes at the Mancos Public Library at 10 a.m. All ages welcome. Call 970-403-9237.
Second Saturday
The Mancos Valley Historical Saturday meets at the Mancos Public Library at 10 a.m. For info Bob Huffman: 406-249-7733.
Second Tuesday
The Mancos Water Conservancy District board meetings are held at 7 p.m. at the district's office 42599 Road N, Mancos, For info: Gary Kennedy 533-7325.
Second Sunday
The Mancos Community Dinners each month at Mt. Lookout Grange in Mancos (680 Grand Ave). Pay-what-you-can dinner, bring a dish if you want. For information, to help out, or to make donations call Gretchen at 509-830-4380.
Second Thursday
The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours at various locations from 5 to 7 p.m. Call 565-3414.
Republican Women of Montezuma County invite the public to meet at noon at Shiloh's Steakhouse at 5 Veach St., Cortez. Call Rosemarie Beall at 564-1576.
A free legal self-help clinic for Montezuma County parties without an attorney are 2-5 p.m. at the Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Volunteer attorneys will assist one-on-one, via computer link. First-come, first-served.
Third Saturday
Christian Motorcycle Association, CMA – Cortez Chapter holds its 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. chapter meeting and 10 a.m. ride (weather permitting). At Beny's restaurant in Cortez. Call Chapter President Steve Reed at 970-565-7233. No motorcycle required.
Third Wednesday
The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon is held at noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Call 565-3414.
Third Thursday
Dolores secondary PTO meets the third Thursday of every month at 3:45 p.m. in Mr. Thurston's office. Email Heather Alvarez at firstname.lastname@example.com or call Tif at 903-8752.
Fourth Tuesday
4 Corners Republican Women's Club meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elk's Lodge. Information: 565-2197.
Fourth Thursday
Monthly Civil Air Patrol Senior Squadron's monthly meeting, 6:30 pm, First Baptist Church of Mancos, 150 N. Walnut St.
Last Thursday
Suicide Support Group, 6:15 p.m. Hospice of Montezuma, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez. Information: 565-4400.
Last Saturday
Yoga Benefit for the Grange, Mt. Lookout Grange, 680 W. Grand, Mancos, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Chai served after.
Every Sunday
First United Methodist Church has a Native American Worship Service at 2 p.m. Information: 565-3002.
Every Tuesday
The Montezuma Agility Dog Club's Basic Obedience classes for dogs 5 1/2 months and older. Classes are Tuesdays at 7 p.m., last one hour, and begin on April 29 and continue for six weeks. Class size is limited. Registration is first-come, first-served. Information: 970-882-5404.
The Kiwanis Club of Mesa Verde meets at noon at Shiloh's. Information, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Dolores Public Library answers technology/software questions about Microsoft Word, email, digital pictures, etc. free at 2-5 p.m. Information: 882-4127.
The Mancos Public Library, offers Little People Storytime on Tuesday's at 10:30 a.m. The program is geared toward children ages 2- 6, but all ages are welcome. Information: 533-7600.
Free medical care, Tuesday from 1 to 1:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St., Cortez. Call 565-4436 to schedule or show up. Limited primary and pediatric care.
Every Wednesday
The Way Christian Church Bible Studies class at 6 p.m.
Wednesday Morning Yoga will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Kaleidoscope, 233 Park St. in Mancos.
Every Monday and Wednesday
Freestyle Defensive Arts is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at the Community Center in Mancos. Kids Freestyle Defensive Arts class, for ages 8 to 15, held 4-5 p.m. every Wednesday. Information: instructor Brian Williams at 903-5576.
Every Tuesday and Thursday
Karate "Ryukoku Seidokan" is at 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Mancos Community Center. Ages 5 to 10 at 5:30-6 p.m. for $5 per class. Ages 11 and older at 6-8 p.m., for $10 per class. Call Victor Pilcher at 533-7471.
Every Thursday
Raising Readers Storytime offers songs, stories, crafts and silliness, using the Early Childhood Literacy Initiative program at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. For preschoolers at 10:30 a.m. Older children may attend the craft at 11:15 a.m.
Free Community Dinner at 6 p.m. at the Cortez Family Worship Center Foursquare Church, 500 N. Washington. Donation appreciated. Call 565-3709.
Every Friday
Friendship Social Group, 1 p.m. at Beny's Diner, 640 S. Broadway, Cortez. For those who are looking for support with finding new friends and social activities after a loss, or need a break from the role of a caregiver. Sponsored by Hospice of Montezuma.
Every Saturday
The Mancos Indoor Flea Market is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the old hardware store in Mancos, 192 S. Main St. To become a vendor, call Queenie Barz at 749-9320. The booth fee is $15 per weekend, along with insurance and vendor license charges.
At 10 a.m., the Tree of Life In Jesus Messianic Community (Etz-Chayim B'Yeshua), holds services at 1509 Highway 145. Call 970-562-4217 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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The enormous importance of our peatlands for people and wildlife has recently been revealed with the publication of the findings of the IUCN UK Commission of Inquiry on Peatlands.
Peatlands are areas of land with a naturally accumulated layer of peat. These are formed under waterlogged conditions from carbon rich, dead and decaying plant material. Peatlands are found in at least 175 countries – from the tropics to the poles – and cover around 4 million km2 or 3% of the world's land area. In Europe, peatlands extend to ca. 515,000 km2 and the UK is amongst the top ten nations of the world in terms of its total peatland area.
High level strategic decisions are being made at a national and international level on climate change, biodiversity, water and agriculture, which will impact the way we manage our peatlands and how we pay to keep them in a healthy state.
The IUCN National Committee in the UK under its Peatland Programme carried out an Inquiry on peatlands that brought together over 300 contributors from over 50 organisations drawing on a wide range of expertise from science, policy and practice. The Inquiry's findings clearly demonstrate the value of healthy peatlands to society, the damage which has been done to them, and the huge liability of doing nothing to repair this damage.
The Assessment Report sets out the main conclusions, highlighting gaps and opportunities for further action. It identifies ways to secure additional funding and develop expertise to help land managers restore the UK's peatlands and to allow decision makers to take better account of their multiple benefits.
During a session in the Scottish Parliament, chaired by a Member of the Scottish Parliament, Rob Gibson on 16 November 2011, the report was presented by the Peatland Programme's Director, Clifton Bain to Stewart Stevenson, Scottish Minister for Environment and Climate Change, and the lead opposition party's shadow Environment Secretary, Sarah Boyack.
IUCN Regional Director for Europe, Dr Hans Friederich who participated in the launch said: "It is a privilege to attend the meeting in the Parliament and to hear a rich debate about the findings of the report. Scotland will take the recommendations seriously, but this report is also an example for other countries in Europe of what can be done to protect our peatlands, as sources of clean water, areas of high biodiversity and significant stocks of carbon."
'We've always had a strong environmental case for investment in peatlands, but with this landmark publication from the IUCN National Committee in the UK's Peatland Programme, we now have a clear and compelling economic case too' stated Jonathon Hughes, Director of Conservation, Scottish Wildlife Trust.
For more information www.iucn-uk-peatlandprogramme.org/resources.


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I scan automatically for Virus and for Spyware once a week. I (almost) never have any Virus, but quite frequently there are 1-3 spyware files, mostly low risk items.Should I scan for Spyware every day? Because of the problem with Adobe Flash Player the last 2 days I have been scanning for Spyware several times and find something almost every time, if I have been on the Internet.
Why isn't these Spyware files stopped before entering my computer? But may that is not possible?


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The A's announced on Wednesday that their April 4 postponement against the Seattle Mariners will be made up as part of a traditional double-header on May 7. The first game will begin at 12:35 p.m., and the second game will follow 30 minutes after completion of the opener.
The A's and Mariners were scheduled to play a single game on May 7 — the final game of a three-game set between the teams.
As many fans will recall, the game on April 4 was postponed when the tarp was left off the Coliseum field, and a heavy rainstorm that morning drenched the infield, making it unplayable.


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Former first-rounder Simpson among notable cuts
By Gene Duffey and Andrew Simon / Special to MLB.com
Former first-round Draft pick Hayden Simpson and former two-time All-Star Dontrelle Willis were among the Minor Leaguers the Cubs released on Saturday.
The Cubs selected the right-handed Simpson with the 16th overall pick in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft out of Southern Arkansas University, but he never found his footing. Mononucleosis prevented Simpson from making his pro debut that year, and he suffered from a loss of velocity.
Simpson, who turns 24 on May 20, made 30 starts in 56 Minor League appearances from '11-'12, getting as far as High Class A Daytona last year. Overall, he went 5-17 with a 6.42 ERA, 120 strikeouts and 89 walks in 161 1/3 innings. He posted an ERA of 5.72 or higher at each level along the way.
Willis signed a Minor League deal with the Cubs in January, ending the retirement he announced last July after a brief stint with the Orioles' Triple-A affiliate in Norfolk. The 2003 National League Rookie of the Year Award winner made one Cactus League appearance this spring, on Feb. 25 against the Dodgers. He issued a walk, then exited with tightness in his left shoulder while facing the next batter.
Originally an eighth-round Draft pick by the Cubs in '00, Willis won 46 games with a 3.27 ERA for the Marlins from '03-'05, but has struggled with injuries and poor performance in recent years. He last pitched in the Majors in '11, when he made 13 starts for the Reds, posting a 5.00 ERA.
The Cubs also released catcher Michael Brenly, the son of former team broadcaster Bob Brenly. The younger Brenly, 26, hit .227 with six home runs and 28 RBIs for Double-A Tennessee last season.
Bob Brenly left the Cubs this offseason to broadcast games for the D-backs, the team he managed to the '01 World Series title.
Barney out Opening Day with deep knee cut
HOUSTON -- Cubs Gold Glove second baseman Darwin Barney suffered a deep cut on his left knee in Saturday's game against the Astros and will miss Opening Day Monday at Pittsburgh and could be facing a stint on the disabled list.
Brent Lillibridge will start in Barney's place on Monday and team doctors will decide if he will be placed on the DL in the next day or two, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Barney was chasing a foul ball in the third inning when he ran into a fence and his knee hit a piece of concrete.
Manager Dale Sveum removed Barney from the game as a precautionary measure.
Barney did not realize he had cut the knee until he reached the clubhouse. It took five stitches to close.
Cubs saw good and bad with Jackson on Friday
HOUSTON -- Cubs right-hander Edwin Jackson looked simultaneously really good and really bad all in four innings of Friday night's game against the Astros in Houston.
Jackson struggled with his control early, hitting Jose Altuve to start the game and then walking the second batter. After giving up a two-run double to Chris Carter, Jackson ended the inning with two strikeouts.
It was only the beginning.
Jason Castro and Matt Dominguez led off the bottom of the second for Houston with singles and Marwin Gonzalez, the No. 9 hitter, hit a three-run homer.
That seemed to wake up Jackson. He struck out the side after the home run.
He gave up a leadoff double in the third, then retired the side and struck out all three hitters in the fourth to complete his evening's work, throwing 80 pitches.
"He started slow," manager Dale Sveum said of Jackson. "After the home run, he bore down and was quite unhittable. With his stuff, then you look up and there are four or five runs on the board?
"[The way he pitched] after that homer, we've got to get that out of him on a day-to-day basis."
Jackson, who played parts of the 2010 and 2011 seasons with the White Sox, went 10-11 with a 4.03 ERA in 31 starts last year for the Nationals.
Houston holds special memories for Soriano
HOUSTON -- Returning to Minute Maid Park brought back good memories for Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano.
Soriano was named Most Valuable Player of the 2004 All-Star Game played in Houston. Soriano, then a second baseman for the Rangers, hit a home run in the top of the first inning off National League starter Roger Clemens, part of a six-run inning for the American League.
Soriano finished the game 2-for-3 with three RBIs and the AL won, 9-4, for its seventh consecutive victory.
"I remember seeing my friends from the Yankees," said Soriano, who played for the Yankees from 1999-'03 before moving on to Texas that season in the Alex Rodriguez trade. "A good memory. It's a compliment to be in the All-Star Game at second base. I was happy about it."
Soriano said he still has the MVP trophy in his house in the Dominican Republic.
After Saturday's final Spring Training game, neither Soriano nor the rest of the Cubs knew when they would be back playing in Houston. With the Astros moving to the AL West, their only series this season is scheduled for June at Wrigley Field.
"We used to come three times here, now we don't play in Houston," Soriano said. "At the same time, it's good [for us that Houston is moving to the AL]. Now, we have an advantage. Now, we have four teams to beat, not five [in the NL Central]. I think that's an advantage for us."
Manager Dale Sveum said it felt different knowing this would be the Cubs' only visit to Houston this season.
"Right now, it's still Spring Training," Sveum said. "It is kind of funny, being in the Central the last seven years, you're not going to be playing here, eight, nine teams a year. You look up now, you see different colored uniforms. A lot of orange."
Gene Duffey is a contributor to MLB.com. Andrew Simon is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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But it was pretty clear Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino had turned the page on any disappointment a little later, when he was asked about missing out on the opportunity to bring one of the nation's top prospects to campus and plug him into his high-powered offense.
"We wish him good luck," Petrino said. "We're really fired up about our class and what we've got coming back. We've led the SEC in passing the last three years. So we feel good about not only how we recruit, but what we do recruit at the quarterback and wide receiver position."
To no one's surprise, Arkansas didn't spend its signing day press conference dwelling on what could have been if Green-Beckham sported a cardinal and white cap in Springfield, Mo. Instead, the Razorbacks broke down a 24-member class it is confident will help them remain a consistent contender for championships.
Arkansas' new group is headlined by running back Jonathan Williams (Allen, Texas), wide receiver Keon Hatcher (Owasso, Okla.), and defensive ends Taiwan Johnson (Manvel, Texas) and Deatrich Wise (Lewisville, Texas). The class also includes five in-state players: Pottsville offensive lineman Jeremy Ward, White Hall tight end Jeremy Sprinkle, Bearden safety Defonta Lowe, East Poinsett County linebacker A.J. Turner and Fayetteville tight end Demetrius Dean, who signed again after failing to academically qualify in 2011.
There was a pair of key late additions on defense, too, in linebacker Otha Peters (Covington, La.) and defensive tackle Darius Philon (Mobile, Ala.). The two were previously committed to Tennessee and Alabama.
Peters' commitment came Tuesday, giving the Razorbacks a player it believes can help immediately. New defensive coordinator Paul Haynes credited linebackers coach Taver Johnson and defensive tackles coach Kevin Peoples for their work in swinging Peters to the Razorbacks.
"It was huge because we had a definite need at linebacker," Haynes said. "You can sit there and look on film and say he can come in and help us at either Mike or Will (linebacker). So, just gives us another playmaker in there and that's what you like."
Petrino also said Arkansas worked hard the past two days to secure Philon's signature, which was finally faxed at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday. It came even after a signing day ceremony at his school where Philon slipped on an Alabama cap. But Alabama, according to the Mobile Register, asked Philon to defer his enrollment until January because it reached the 25-player limit.
He'll join high school teammate JaMichael Winston on Arkansas' defensive front next season.
"That one needs to go in your book right there," Arkansas recruiting coordinator Tim Horton said about Philon. "Two days ago we didn't have a clue that was going to happen. It just really worked out well for us.
"There was a lot of phone calls and a lot of conversations and a lot of things going on (Wednesday) on that deal. But we're thrilled to get him."
Arkansas' overall goal was filling needs at positions like linebacker, tight end and the defensive line. Petrino said the Razorbacks wanted to get faster and longer, too. He believes each was accomplished, leaving him satisfied with the signing day haul and the impact it could make on the program beginning next season.
"One thing that I want to make sure is that everybody understands is that we feel real strong with what we have on the football team right now," Petrino said.
"I like our players. I like our athleticism. I like our speed. I think this class has a chance to come in and really add to that, but they're going to have to compete. They're going to have to be very, very competitive and improve and get better when they get here to be able to get on the field."
The Razorbacks current crop of signees didn't turn heads nationally, though. The class is rated No. 21 in the nation by Scout.com, No. 27 by 247Sports, and No. 32 by Rivals.com on Wednesday night. Arkansas didn't land in the ESPN.com's top 25 poll, either.
There's no doubt missing out on Green-Beckham — who was ranked No. 1 in the nation by Scout.com and Rivals.com — hurt Arkansas' chance to climb high. But the Razorbacks insist player development remains more important, something Scott Kennedy, Scout.com's national director of scouting, said remains one of Petrino's strengths.
"There's so much that people get wrapped up in recruiting and they forget about the coaching," Kennedy said Tuesday. "Petrino and his staff have always done the best job of putting his players in position to make plays. ... Yes it would be spectacular to have a guy like Dorial Green-Beckham on the sideline. But Arkansas is going to be a top 15 team with or without him."
The Razorbacks didn't come away empty-handed at receiver without Green-Beckham, either.
Arkansas signed four players — Hatcher, D'Arthur Cowan (Olive Branch, Miss.), Eric Hawkins (Longview, Texas) and Demetrius Wilson (Glendale, Ariz.) — at the position. Hatcher is the highest-rated member of the group, but Arkansas offensive coordinator Paul Petrino said the Razorbacks believe Wilson is a big addition.
Each will have a chance to compete for playing time with returners like Cobi Hamilton, Julian Horton, Javontee Herndon and Marquel Wade in a receiving corps that should still have plenty of talent.
"You win some, you lose some," Arkansas wide receivers coach Kris Cinkovich said when asked about losing Green-Beckham. "And you've got to move on."
Petrino said that's exactly what the Razorbacks plan to do with their 24-member class.
It may not be headlined by the top receiver in the nation, but Petrino still deemed his fifth Arkansas signing class a success Wednesday afternoon.
"We hit the things that we were looking for," Petrino said. "We prioritized what we needed first and I thought we stuck to that. We did a good job of evaluating and finished strong. Anytime you can finish strong and get it done, we feel like we hit what we needed to do."


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It would be fair to say that his leadership qualities and willingness to give of his time to help others made him a "big man on campus."
And yet, he still benefited from the same one-on-one faculty attention that Arkansas Tech students from every walk of life often refer to as one of the university's greatest strengths.
"When I was an undergraduate student, I was a journalism student with an emphasis in public relations," said Flower, who is originally from Harrison. "Dr. Hanna Norton was my advisor. Anytime I had any questions about graduate school applications, she was willing to help me in any way that she could in terms of my resume or autobiographical sketch … anything that the graduate school application was requesting. I had never done any of those things, so she was a huge asset for me in helping me get prepared for graduate school.
"The public relations program — and the journalism program in general at Arkansas Tech — is challenging, yet it is rewarding," continued Flower. "It gives you a good grasp of how to write and the other skills that you will need in graduate school or the work force."
Now Flower is back at Arkansas Tech, albeit in a different role.
Flower is completing a Master of Public Administration degree from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. As part of his degree requirements, he is serving an internship during the final semester of his graduate work. He chose to serve that internship in the Office of the President at Arkansas Tech.
"With the current internship, Dr. (Robert C.) Brown and Mrs. Julie Morgan have given me a great opportunity to work on special projects and special events," said Flower. "I hope to gain a greater understanding of how higher education administration works and what all is entailed in working with a state-supported university as opposed to a privately-funded university."
Flower said that not much has changed in terms of the atmosphere on campus during his 18 months away.
"I've really enjoyed being back at Tech," said Flower. "I didn't really know a lot of people in Jonesboro. I got involved in a few things, but coming back to Russellville was pretty much coming back home. Being able to come back, walk across campus and see people I recognized was great. The size of Tech is perfect because when you walk across campus, you know people. I was glad that the campus here had the same feel that I remembered."
Through his graduate work at Arkansas State, Flower has gained a deeper understanding of how various aspects of society are interconnected and how those varied entities can come together to solve problems.
"Through my master's degree work I've learned a lot about non-profit organizations and governmental agencies," said Flower. "I've been gaining an understanding of how the non-profit and governmental worlds work and how they differ from the corporate sector. You usually just think about the government when you consider public administration, but it entails a lot more. It includes higher education and a variety of not-for-profit groups, all of which operate differently depending upon their size and location.
"It was a really good opportunity to work with some non-profit organizations during my time at Arkansas State," continued Flower. "I was able to understand what needs there are in the non-profit community — the ones that are and are not being met — and what is being done to help meet those needs."
With graduation from Arkansas State with his master's degree on the horizon in May, Flower is starting to think about what might be next.
"I haven't nailed down anything specific, but I do like higher education administration and I love Arkansas Tech," said Flower. "If an opportunity came about here, it would be very difficult for me to turn that down after all of the other opportunities that Tech has already given me. I've thought about some private, non-profit foundations as well as some for-profit organizations. I'll just see where the future leads me."


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JuryTracker offers a simple way to remember and monitor jurors during trial. Using the app, you can record the jurors' gender, race, age, religion, education level and more. It also allows you to note a variety of juror emotions and behaviors during trial, including smiling at the witness, fidgeting and taking notes.
Alternatively, iJuror has many similar features, but is primarily geared toward jury selection. Users can enter custom questions to ask potential jurors, or flag jurors for preemptory challenge or dismissal.
Dropbox (iPad, iPhone and Android, free)
An oldie but a goodie, Dropbox lets you easily synchronize files—including photos, documents and videos—across all your devices. Simply designate a Dropbox file on your computer, and everything saved to that file will also be available on other computers and mobile devices. As an added bonus, the app backs up files to the Dropbox website for easy recovery if your computer crashes. (Of course, lawyers should always be cautious when entrusting confidential information to third-party storage).
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TrialPad is a document presentation tool that lets you deliver convincing courtroom arguments without being tethered to a whiteboard or TV screen. First, lawyers can import photo, video or text evidence into individual case files. Then, during trial, they can use call-outs, annotation and highlighting to emphasize key information for jurors. If the price tag seems a little high, Exhibit A and Evidence offer similar features at a lower cost.
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eDelaware, which law firm Potter Anderson recently relaunched, is a free app providing full access to Delaware corporate and alternative entity statutes. It also includes the firm's case summaries of important Delaware court rulings.
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Considering there are 94 U.S. district courts, it's no small feat to remember every judge's name or courthouse address. Enter Oblon & Spivak's free U.S. District Courts Guide, an easy-to-use map that breaks down U.S. courts at the circuit, state and district level. Click on a state to see a list of all its district judges and contact information for its main courthouse.
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Black's Law Dictionary (iPad, iPhone and Android, $54.99)
This century-old reference book is an indispensible legal tool, but a bit too bulky to lug around in your briefcase. Luckily, you can now search the dictionary's 45,000 terms with a few flicks of your finger. The app also offers additional features, including spelling and audio pronunciations, hyperlinks to referenced words and a handy bookmark feature.
TimeMaster (iPad and iPhone, $9.99)
Despite the increase in alternative fee arrangements, the billable hour isn't gone yet. An easy way to keep track of those hours is the Time Master app. Simply create a task, then either manually enter your hours or tap the screen to start and stop a task timer. As an added bonus, you can filter tasks by time, client, invoice status and more. TimeMaster also lets you track expenses and save invoices to your iTunes.
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Another longtime favorite, Evernote simplifies note-taking, but this multi-faceted app isn't just for jotting down text. Users also can record audio, take photos and save Tweets and websites. You also have the option of syncing the app so your notes will be available on multiple devices.


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Nashville, tenn. (Ap) --Ttennessee health officials have sent letters, cautioning about a case of horse rabies, to 4,002 people who attended the annual Tennessee Walking Horse celebration in Shelbyville.
A horse from Missouri began showing symptoms of rabies on August 28th and had severe neurological problems in the following days before being destroyed.
Health department medical epidemiologist John Dunn says the letters were sent out yesterday to people in 34 states, Canada and Germany. They went to people whose names were on lists of exhibitors, trainers and owners registered at the show and people who purchased reserved tickets for the event.
The letter asks that people contact the department if they believe they had direct contact with the infected horse.
Dunn says the chance of rabies spreading to people or other horses is rare. Rabies is transmitted through the bite of infected animals. Dunn says there's a small chance of transmitting it if a large amount of saliva got into an open wound or there were saliva contact with a person's nose, eyes or mouth.
Health officials believe the horse was bitten in Missouri and didn't show signs of infection until the animal arrived at the celebration.


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May 18, 2009
Likey Spikey? Nice Faux-hawk, Jackson!
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even HE thinks that first one looks ridiculous!ReplyDelete
oh jacky i <3 you!
OMJ!! Looking at these pics reminds me of all the BF's from my younger days... All he's missing is some piercings and leather jacket... Maybe he can borrow Rob's from the Dossier photo shoot.... Swooons and sighs....ReplyDelete
Feeling my age now!
I still don't understand why they couldn't use his own hair in New Moon. That wig looks ridiculous.ReplyDelete
BTW...Jackson's dreamy :)
If you can still be hot despite your Mohawk then you know you're pretty freakin' hot!ReplyDelete
This guy is hot in whatever he wears or styles his hair.ReplyDelete
Damn, I just saw Jack in S.Darko, where he's a complete dork... and I found him hot... :)
*giggles* Oh how I love him. he would fit in perfctly with my renn Fest gang.ReplyDelete
I don't like how they don't even have Jackson talking...but him playing the piano...wowness. I love musicians...haha.ReplyDelete


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Kelly Osbourne went from rock chick to belle of the "Dancing With the Stars" ball earlier this week on the ABC reality show and no one is more proud of her than her mother, Sharon Osbourne.
"Thank you to everyone who voted for Kelly on DWTS!" Sharon Tweeted on Thursday, one day after Kelly and her partner Louis van Amstel were voted through to Week 2 of competition. "My wild child has turned into a beautiful young woman."
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Sharon has been a big supporter of her daughter and according to the "America's Got Talent" judge, she even went a little too far while visiting the "DWTS" set on Monday.
"I was a pushy mother and was thrown out of DWTS yesterday," Sharon Tweeted on Tuesday.
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A rep for the show was not immediately available for comment when contacted by Access Hollywood about Sharon's claim.
Beyond Kelly's stunning "Dancing" debut, it was a big week for the Osbourne family in general, as family patriarch Ozzy revealed he can now get behind the wheel legally.
"I just passed my driving test. Took me 60 years, but I did it! For the first time in my life, I'm legal to drive, so watch out!" he Tweeted.
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Hello everybody
How did you pick your screen name?
I was thinking about a name when I was creating this account and when my mind got stuck on unimaginative things like TwilightLove etc, I remembered this character name I once thought up in world of warcraft. It sounds fantasy-ish and looks pretty so I went for it.
How did you come to read Twilight and which book is your favorite?
A friend of mine came to visit about three weeks ago and mentioned she was reading Twilight which she borrowed from her 14 year old cousin and told me she loved it. I never heard of it, or well, never paid attention to it really. I had seen a book lying in the store, but had no idea what it was. She told me to download the first movie immediately so we could watch it. She knows me too well and she was right: I loved it! The next three days were spent downloading and watching the other two movies and ordering the whole series in paperback. I spent the weekend after that reading through the series and I'm still very fascinated! I can't really decide which book's my favourite, but I keep switching back a bit to the first and Breaking Dawn.
Who do you like best: Edward, Bella, or Jacob?
Who is your favorite minor character?
I'm torn between Carlisle and Jasper. Just too hard to decide imo!
What are your hobbies?
As mentioned, I like to play world of warcraft (an online video game). I love to read just about anything, but especially fantasy, drama and fiction. Being with friends, cooking for said friends and generally having a laugh are things I enjoy a lot too
Where are you from (general area like Montana, not exact town!)
I'm from The Netherlands (or Holland if you prefer), so if you see silly grammar errors and typo's... sorry!
How old are you? (In general, like teen, 20's, 30's, 40's etc)
I'm 27 at the moment, turning 28 in about two months. Very curious what the average age is here btw.. Will go looking for thread later on.
Anything else you would like to share
I'm glad I found a messageboard that steers clear of all the crazy discussions I've encountered on the web. I'd love to discuss and swoon about Twilight with all of you soon!


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Johnson hits game-tying homer, but Rays fall in ninth
BOSTON -- The Rays got a rare gem from a starting pitcher and they hit a game-tying homer off the opponent's closer Tuesday night at Fenway.
But a dormant offense and an untimely pitching lapse from typically-steady reliever Joel Peralta left the Rays empty-handed as they fell to the Red Sox, 3-1, on a walk-off homer by former teammate Jonny Gomes.Full Game Coverage
BOSTON -- The Rays got a rare gem from a starting pitcher and they hit a game-tying homer off the opponent's closer Tuesday night at Fenway.
But a dormant offense and an untimely pitching lapse from typically-steady reliever Joel Peralta left the Rays empty-handed as they fell to the Red Sox, 3-1, on a walk-off homer by former teammate Jonny Gomes.Full Game Coverage
After a long day of baseball that included a two-hour, 59-minute rain delay in the first portion of the day-night doubleheader, the Rays were swept while scoring two runs over 18 innings.
"We needed to pitch two shutouts today, pretty much, to get something done," manager Joe Maddon said. "We have to do better offensively. We've been all over the map this year. We did not hit when we pitched, then we hit when we did not pitch. We have to get everything firing on the same time on a more consistent basis. It's frustrating, because we have been better offensively and we should be better offensively. Regardless if it's a long day or night, we should've done better."
After Jake Odorizzi gave the Rays exactly what they needed, serving 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball, Tampa Bay entered the ninth inning down, 1-0.
Red Sox starter Felix Doubront, who had held the Rays scoreless on just three hits and 93 pitches over eight innings, was removed for closer Andrew Bailey in the ninth inning.
On the second pitch Bailey threw, Kelly Johnson launched his 11th homer of the season into the right-field bullpen to tie the game.
"Last time we saw him, he had walked a few guys, so that's in the back of my head, to try to be selectively aggressive," Johnson said. "Aggressive on the fastball, and that's what I got."
In the bottom of the ninth, Peralta entered to face Daniel Nava, whose solo shot accounted for the only Red Sox run to that point. One of the rare pitchers with reverse splits, the right-handed Peralta has typically been better against left-handed hitters, but he walked the switch-hitting Nava on five pitches to start the inning.
The next batter was the right-handed-hitting Gomes, who entered 4-for-8 off Peralta lifetime, including two home runs. Peralta tried throwing a first-pitch strike down and away, but instead left a fastball up and Gomes hammered it over the Green Monster for the walk-off win.
"I couldn't find the strike zone," said Peralta, who has allowed home runs in consecutive appearances, though he still has a 2.51 ERA on the season. "So I walked [Nava] and I was trying to get [Gomes] with a first-pitch strike down and away. But I missed the location. And most of the time when that happens, you pay for it -- and I did."
Top prospect Wil Myers, who went 0-for-4 in his Major League debut in the first game, collected his first hit with the Rays, smacking a single in his first at-bat. While he demolished left-handed pitching in Triple-A this season, that was all Myers could muster in three at-bats against Doubront.
The Rays' offense was nowhere to be found in this one.
Doubront never reached 20 pitches in an inning, working quickly and efficiently through the Rays' lineup, which entered the game ranked third in the Majors in run production against southpaws.
"Everything changes when you're throwing strikes," Doubront said. "Everything changes. You get in one position, and they have to swing. They have to swing at everything you throw because they're going to be out anyway."
With Alex Cobb out indefinitely, David Price still working his way back from a left triceps strain, Matt Moore out of sync, Chris Archer still trying to prove himself at the Major League level and Jeremy Hellickson having an uncharacteristically bad season, the Rays' starting pitching is hurting.
Odorizzi, 23, was a former first-round Draft pick by the Brewers who was first traded to the Royals in the deal that sent Zack Greinke to the Brewers, and he was then swapped along with Myers as part of the trade that sent James Shields to Kansas City. The 23-year-old has a career 3.26 ERA in 162 2/3 innings at the Triple-A level, and while he appears headed back to Durham for the time being, his productive outing was an encouraging sign.
"Obviously looking down the road, based on when David gets back and Cobber gets back -- we do have a need right now," Maddon said. "It was one outing. I thought it was great. I thought he executed his pitches well. It's just like when a young hitter might come up and get a couple hits, you don't get too excited too soon. It has to happen over a period of time, and I was very pleased with what he did tonight."
Tampa Bay has lost nine of its last 11 meetings with Boston, which extended its lead over the fourth-place Rays to seven games in the American League East.
Jason Mastrodonato is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @jmastrodonato.


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How elite? Eli Manning makes magic with good-guy backup Ramses Barden
When the Giants announced Tuesday that Hakeem Nicks would sit out last night's game with a still-tender foot, the Super Bowl champion Giants, playing against a team that finished 6-10 last year, went from slight favorites to slight underdogs.
Before the game, each of the four N.F.L. Network studio analysts picked the Panthers to win. Summing up the thoughts of the group, Deion Sanders said, "I believe in Eli, but not without Hakeem Nicks."
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Everyone should have known better. Several times throughout his career, Eli has dealt with the loss of seemingly irreplaceable weapons. Nearly each time, he has responded by proving that those weapons weren't so irreplaceable after all, and that he himself was better than people thought before:
There was 2007, when Jeremy Shockey's season-ending injury might or might not have enabled Eli's sudden ascension from a mediocre quarterback to a good one. There was the 2009 season, the first without mainstay top receivers Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer, during which Eli had his best year to that point and made Steve Smith the franchise all-time leader in receptions. Most famously, there was last year, which began with panic over the loss of Smith and Kevin Boss, but ended with Victor Cruz writing a book and Eli having the best season a Giants quarterback ever has.
(An exception to this rule: 2008, when Eli, like the rest of the team, suddenly lost his mojo when Plaxico Burress shot himself in the leg.)
Last night, the beneficiary of Eli's adaptability was fourth-year receiver Ramses Barden. In the span of one half, Barden shed the bust label that has followed him nearly his whole career, since shortly after he was drafted in the third round in 2009 as an unpolished 6-foot-6 project from small-time Cal Poly. Barden also benefitted from Panthers coverages that were rolled over to the side of Victor Cruz, as Panthers coach Ron Rivera admitted to the NFL Network's Alex Flanagan at halftime.
Up until last night, Barden has been a pleasant but useless piece of furniture on the Giants' sideline: He's tall and handsome with a charming smile, and is frequently shown by both live broadcasts and embedded NFL Films cameras as an enthusiastic sideline cheerleader. But he never plays, and often doesn't suit up, and to see a man enduring the humiliation of street clothes nonetheless be so buoyant invited a natural question: Does this guy even want to play?
With 15 career catches in three years, and with the Giants having just selected what they termed a "pro ready" receiver in Rueben Randle in the second round, the writing seemed on the wall for Barden going into this year, the final year of his contract.
But he flashed something in the third preseason game, catching three passes for 46 yards and a touchdown, and drawing an endzone pass interference penalty. He was at least adequate, he had proven. And having been on the team going on four years, he knew the offense better than Randle. When Nicks and third receiver Dominick Hixon went down, the Giants figured that with Eli at quarterback, an adequate receiver with a superior feel of the offense was a better short-term fit than a rookie with an ostensibly higher upside.
Thus, Barden's nine catch, 138-yard night, which is more impressive when looking at his stats at halftime, comprising the portion of the game that was earnestly contested: seven catches on seven targets for 123 yards.
It began on the Giants' second play from scrimmage, when Eli saw the Panthers playing in off coverage and got Barden's feet wet on a simple 8-yard slant. That became a theme of the night: The Panthers' defense had numerous soft spots and vulnerabilities, and Eli spotted and exploited them with ease.
Barden's next catch came on what looked like a similar slant against off coverage, but with one exception: Instead of leading Barden across the middle, Eli stuck the pass on his back hip, which served as a cue to Barden to pirouette in the opposite direction and away from the cornerback who was hustling to make up for lost ground. Barden spun, lost the defender, and ran for a 21-yard gain. It was one of those many subtle masterful things that Eli now does regularly, but it took a receiver who was on the same page.
Four of the next five completions to Barden came on deep square-in patterns. Giants fans will remember the deep square in off play action as a staple of the Plaxico Burress era. The challenge of the play is to get the ball over the outstretched hands of linebackers dropping into coverage, so it helps to have a tall receiver like Burress and Barden: Instead of relying on touch to arc the ball over the linebackers and into the hands of a shorter receiver, Eli can basically just throw a high, hard one and have the tall receiver go up and snare it.
The second of these four square-ins was a perfect illustration: After a holding penalty pushed the Giants back to a second and 20, Barden ran a square-in past the first down marker. Eli's throw was high enough to barely clear the fingertips of Panthers' linebacker Jon Beason, and Barden hauled it in. (This despite the insistence of NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock that the ball was tipped, and that Beason should have intercepted it. Neither was true: The throw was wobbly, but nobody touched it, and the ball cleared Beason's fingertips by several inches.)
Barden's suitability for the square-in makes him a good candidate for the third receiver job, which will almost exclusively play on the outside because of Victor Cruz's spatial mastery of the slot position.
The square-in over Beason came midway through the second quarter, and gave Barden the astonishing stat line of six catches for 106 yards. It set up a Lawrence Tynes 49-yard field goal, which made the score 20-0 and effectively ended the game.
Later in the game, with the starters having been pulled for their safety, Barden was in a familiar place. He conducted a "Let's go Giants" chant among Giants fans who had moved down behind their team's bench. Then, during a quarterback pow-wow between Eli and David Carr, Barden came up from behind and engulfed Eli in a grateful bear hug.


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"We're not sure what happened to him," Smith said, standing in the hospital's large animal barn watching the bird pace in a dark horse stall. "We think he was diving for prey and got a soft tissue injury, maybe to his neck or wing."
A fisherman spotted the bird near the shoreline of the White River and called the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The bird was taken to Smith and her fellow veterinarians at the animal hospital Feb. 14 and has been under their care ever since.
Doctors took X-rays and discovered no broken bones on the bird. The eagle's appetite steadily has increased, with employees feeding the bird four to five times a day. The bird's food consists of three to five small trout per feeding.
The trout serve as the eagle's medicine delivery system as employees stuff antibiotics and anti-inflammatories into the trout before feeding them to the bird.
"He was weak when he got here," said Smith. "He wasn't really very active. Now, he's really active."
Smith and others at the hospital have come to the conclusion the bird is a male based on its size and weight as female eagles tend to be a bit larger and weigh more than males. The bird was weighed at 10.3 pounds and has an estimated wingspan of 6 to 7 feet.
When the bird is determined to be healthy, it will be released back into the wild, Smith told the Baxter Bulletin.
"I've treated quite a few birds," said Smith. "This is kind of unique, it's the first eagle I've treated. In all honesty, this is pretty special, working with this bird. It's our national symbol, and he's pretty majestic. It's just very cool to be able to help him."
Elsewhere in Arkansas, AGFC officials are looking for a little help when it comes to bald eagles being killed recently. Three bald eagles have been killed in two separate incidents.
A recent necropsy revealed two bald eagles found dead in December near the Golden City Church in Logan County were poisoned. The AGFC, in conjunction with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is offering a combined $3,500 reward for information leading to a conviction in the case.
On Feb. 2, Sgt. Chesley Sigman of the AGFC responded to the call of a dead bald eagle found on near Highland in Pike County. The bird was found west of Highland along AR Highway 26 West, according to Sigman.
A reward of $4,500 (funded by the AGFC and The Humane Society of the United States) is being offered in that case. Anyone with information about the case can call the Stop Poaching Hotline at (800) 482-9262, or report it online by going to the AGFC website at www.agfc.com.
The birds are protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940. Violators of the act can face fines of up to $100,000 and up to a year in prison, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Penalties increase significantly for additional offenses and a second violation of the act is considered a felony, according to the wildlife service.


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French Top 14
Clermont close gap on Toulouse
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David Skrela kicked 24 points as Clermont Auvergne moved to within a point of Top 14 leaders Toulouse with a 29-23 win over Perpignan.
The former France fly-half landed four penalties in either half to keep the pressure on Toulouse, who lost to Bordeaux on Friday night. Flanker Alexandre Lapandry scored the hosts' only try in the eighth minute while Perpignan ran in tries through Joffrey Michel and Adrien Plante. Wales international James Hook converted both tries and three penalties for Perpignan, who were level at 20-20 early in the second half. But Skrela's accuracy from the tee proved decisive for Clermont.
Former England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson booted 22 points to guide Toulon to a 32-20 victory over Racing Metro at the Stade Felix Mayol. Wilkinson kicked six penalties and two conversions to consolidate Toulon's standing in the top four.
Racing Metro went into the break with a point advantage after fullback Gaetan Germain had converted tries from Sireli Bobo and Henry Chavancy as well as landing two penalties. Wilkinson had kicked four penalties and converted Rooney's 26th minute try in response. However Wilkinson kicked two further penalties in the early stages of the second half and then converted Sebastien Tillous-Borde's try in the 61st minute. Toulon's defence did the rest as they shut out Racing for the rest of the match to claim the victory.
Bordeaux shocked Top 14 leaders Toulouse with an 18-17 victory at the Stade Chaban-Delmas on Friday night. France fly-half Lionel Beauxis gave Toulouse an early lead despite the sin-binning of centre Yann David in the sixth minute and kicked a further two penalties in the opening 40 minutes.
However his opposite number, Camille Lopez, landed four first-half penalties to put the hosts 12-9 up at half time. Beauxis levelled the scores after the break but Lopez booted two more three-pointers to give Bordeaux their ninth win of the season and condemn Toulouse to their second defeat in three matches. Toulouse winger Yves Donguy scored the only try of the match with five minutes remaining but the coversion went wide and Bordeaux clung on for the win.
Felipe Contepomi scored 26 points as Stade Francais thrashed Agen 53-27 on Saturday. The Argentina fly-half scored a try in each half as well as kicking two penalties and five conversions in Stade's victory. Sergio Parisse, David Lyons, Morgan Turinui, Julien Arias and Aled de Malmanche also touched down for the hosts.
Conrad Barnard responded to Contepomi's early penalty but Stade took full advantage of the sin-binning of Silvere Tian to score tries through Parisse and Lyons. Contepomi converted one of the tries before kicking another penalty and scoring his first try of the afternoon in the 29th minute, which he duly converted. Agen's hopes were raised just before the break as Belisario Agulla burst over and Barnard converted having kicked his second penalty of the day midway through the half.
Contepomi grabbed his second try two minutes into the second half. He converted his own effort before adding the extras to Turinui's try eight minutes later. With 20 minutes to go the Argentine was shown a yellow card and Agen pulled tries back through Tian and Jean Monribot. However further scores from Arias and de Malmanche ensured Stade broke the 50-point barrier.
Castres jumped above Montpellier and into the top four with a 27-18 victory over their rivals at the Stade Pierre-Antoine. The hosts were 14-5 to the good by half-time after fullback Romain Teulet added three penalties to Marc Andreu's early try. Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino touched down for the visitors to keep them in the hunt. After half time Romain Martail crossed for Castres second try with Teulet converting. And the Castres fullback kicked three more penalties to seal the win despite Martin Bustos Moyano landing two kicks for Montpellier as well as converting Alex Tulou's late try.
Biarritz recorded their third successive victory in the Top 14 with a 34-17 victory away at bottom club Lyon. Dimitri Yachvili, Taku Ngywenya, Imanol Harinordoquy and Dane Haylett-Petty all touched down for Biarritz as they went further away from the bottom of the table. Yachvili kicked all four conversions as well as two penalties to finish with a personal haul of 19 points. Former Springbok scrum-half Ricky Januarie, who was sent to the sin bin in the 53rd minute, and replacement Brice Salobert scored tries for Lyon. Fullback Romain Loursac kicked a conversion and penalty while Lee Thomas also landed a conversion for the hosts.
Benjamin Boyet scored 14 points as Bayonne beat Brive 19-12. The Bayonne fly-half slotted four penalties as well converting Lionel Mazars' try. Mathieu Belie kicked four penalties for Brive, who had Julien Caminati sent off.
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