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ECC gears up for Project Backpack, donations sought
Project Backpack, a community-based initiative led by Elgin Community College to benefit students in need, is accepting donations of school supplies now through Friday, Aug. 1, at several locations.
Too cold to even spray for mosquitoes?
How cool is it tonight? It's so cold that one village is postponing it's mosquito spraying. The village of Woodridge sent a notice to residents saying it is putting off its skeeter spraying until Thursday. Mosquitoes were "less active, resulting in a less effective treatment."
'Hero' neighbor rescues dog from pack of coyotes
The quick thinking and loud screams of an 84-year-old Bensenville-area woman has neighbors calling her a hero after she scared off a pack of coyotes attacking a neighbor's dog. "My son has always told me to scream and yell real loud if I see a coyote and that's what I did," Dolores "Dolly" Jefferson said. "I ran outside screaming as loud as I could and shooed the coyotes...
Journalist, activist released by U.S. Border Patrol
Prominent immigration activist and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, who has lived and worked in the U.S. illegally for years, was released by U.S. Border Patrol agents on Tuesday after being detained at a South Texas airport. In a statement late Tuesday, the Border Patrol said Vargas was arrested at the airport in McAllen after telling an agent he was in the country...
Kane County animal control poised to pay off $1.5 million debt
A preview of the 2015 budget for Kane County's animal control agency shows the department is on track to zero out the so-called mortgage debt it owes county taxpayers for the construction of its facility by 2017. When that happens, it will provide more than $150,000 of financial wiggle room for the department, which has had financial difficulties in the recent past.
89 killed in worst Afghanistan bombing since 2001
A suicide bomber blew up a car packed with explosives near a busy market and a mosque in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, killing at least 89 people in the deadliest insurgent attack on civilians since the 2001 U.S.-led invasion. The explosion destroyed dozens of mud-brick shops, flipped cars over and stripped trees of their branches, brutally underscoring the country's instability as U.S.
Israel: Hamas to pay price for its 'no' to truce
Israel resumed its heavy bombardment of Gaza on Tuesday and warned that Hamas "would pay the price" after the Islamic militant group rejected an Egyptian truce plan and instead unleashed more rocket barrages at the Jewish state. Late Tuesday, the military urged tens of thousands of residents of northern and eastern Gaza to leave their homes by Wednesday morning, presumable a prelude...
Church lawyer details cover-up claims on sex abuse
A canon lawyer alleging a widespread cover-up of clergy sex misconduct in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has made her most detailed claims yet, accusing archbishops and their top staff of lying to the public and of ignoring the U.S. bishops' pledge to have no tolerance of priests who abuse.
House passes highway bill as deadline looms
With an August deadline looming, the House voted Tuesday to temporarily patch over a multibillion-dollar pothole in federal highway and transit programs while ducking the issue of how to put them on a sound financial footing for the long term.
Man-made lake to be drained to allow restoration of North Mill Creek
After years of planning, work is set to begin to drain a hidden, man-made lake and restore the meandering North Mill Creek at the Ethel's Woods Forest Preserve near Antioch. The Lake County Forest Preserve District board on Tuesday approved measures to start the $1.2 million project to slowly drain Rasmussen Lake.
House GOP prepares response to border crisis
House Republicans announced Tuesday they will recommend dispatching the National Guard to South Texas and speeding Central American youths back home as their response to the immigration crisis that's engulfing the border and testing Washington's ability to respond.
Groundbreaking for Pingree Grove fire station
The groundbreaking of Pingree Grove's new fire station — seven years in the making — took place during a fitting window of sunshine during an otherwise rainy Tuesday afternoon. The $3.3 million station is being built on about 3 acres west of Reinking Road just north of Route 72, at the entrance of the Cambridge Lakes North, or Carillon, subdivision.
Huntley may offer permanent bus service for all residents
Huntley may soon be offering a permanent bus service for all residents, not just seniors. The village board's committee of the whole Thursday will review a memorandum of understanding and resolution to join McHenry County Division of Transportation's MCRide Dial-a-Ride Transit Service program. It would cost Huntley $48,582 yearly to participate and would allow residents to commute...
Arizona protesters hope to stop immigrant transfer
Protesters carrying "Return to Sender" and "Go home non-Yankees" signs faced off with immigrant rights activists Tuesday in a small Arizona town after a sheriff said a bus filled with Central American children was on its way. The rallies demonstrated the deep divide of the immigration debate as groups on both sides — and in similar numbers — showed up in...
California water use rises amid crippling drought
Californians increased water consumption this year during the state's severe drought, despite pleas from the governor to conserve, fallowed farm fields and reservoirs that are quickly draining, according to a report released Tuesday.
Science meets ceremony in UK's royal swan count
The white, long-necked swan gliding along the River Thames looks serene, but his life is full of danger. If the sharp-toothed mink don't get him or his brood, then floods, fish hooks or hooligans with air rifles might. Fortunately, he has a powerful ally — Queen Elizabeth II.
Germanfest returns to Lombard church for 47th year
The 47th annual Germanfest returns this weekend to Sacred Heart Church in Lombard. "It's a great time to meet new people, to visit with old friends and just really enjoy some good entertainment, German food and beer," said John Brill, co-general chairman for Germanfest.
Waukegan celebrates Christmas in July
The Waukegan Park District, the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance of Chicago, and the Puerto Rican Society of Waukegan will celebrate Christmas in July on Saturday, July 19, 1 to 8 p.m. at Bowen Park.
Woman pleads guilty to torture, murder of Waukegan man
A Waukegan woman accused of helping torture and kill a man in a Waukegan body shop in 2011 pleaded guilty Tuesday to murder. Nadia Palacios will be sentenced to 20 to 60 years in prison for assisting in the murder of David Campbell of Waukegan.
Summer chill changes scene at area pools
An unusually chilly July day caused some area swimming pools to close Tuesday and left others with much smaller crowds than you'd expect in the heart of summer.
Roof fire extinguished at North Barrington home
Lake Zurich firefighters Tuesday afternoon safely extinguished a blaze on the roof of garage on Hidden Oaks Lane West in North Barrington, officials said. The residents were home at the time and engaged in a controlled burn that somehow ignited the outside surface of the garage roof, Lake Zurich Fire Capt. Jeff Radtke said.
Two accused of beating at Carpentersville party
Two Carpentersville men face felony charges that they jumped a man outside of a party in Carpentersville over the weekend, kicking him repeatedly while he was on the ground and breaking his nose. Daniel Mora, 23, and Jose A. Mora-Aguilar, 26, face charges of aggravated battery and mob action.
23 apply for associated judge opening
Lake County circuit court officials say 23 applicants have been received for an associate judge opening.
Last gap in Des Plaines River Trail closed
The purchase of 4.4 acres approved Tuesday by the Lake County Forest Preserve District board officially will close the last gap in the Des Plaines River Trail.
Kane County Fair opens Wednesday
The 146th annual Kane County Fair begins its five-day run at 8 a.m. Wednesday with sheep and poultry judging at the fairgrounds on Randall Road in St. Charles. Preparations pretty much wrapped up Tuesday under threatening skies, a bit of rain and unseasonably cool temperatures. It was in the 50s early Tuesday.
Body discovered in Bolingbrook retention pond
A man's body was found floating Tuesday morning in a Bolingbrook retention pond, officials said. Bolingbrook police and fire officials were dispatched about 10:52 a.m. to the pond on the 300 block of Woodcreek Drive, according to an email from Bolingbrook Police Department Lieutenant Mike Rompa.
Tickets for Davis Cup tennis at Sears Centre go on sale Thursday
Tickets go on sale Thursday for the United States vs. Slovakia matches in the 2014 Davis Cup, an international men's team tennis event. The best-of-five match series begins Friday, Sept. 12, with two singles matches featuring each country's No. 1 player against the other country's No. 2 player.
Fox Valley police reports
Robert Wehrle, 40, of Hampshire, was charged with felony attempted strangulation and domestic battery at 7 p.m. Friday after authorities were called to the 45W800 block of Plank, according to a sheriff's report.
Tri-Cities police reports
Peter J. Vicicondi IV, 20, of the 900 block of South 11th Avenue, and Andrew A. Fecteau, 19, of the 1200 block of Ronzheimer Avenue, both of St. Charles, were charged with underage consumption of alcohol after authorities were called at 1:19 a.m. Saturday to the 4N200 block of Citation Lane near Elburn for a report of a broken vehicle window, according to a sheriff's report.
St. Charles dance marathon to raise funds for teen arts
Teenagers and adults in the Batavia, Elgin and St. Charles areas are urged to put on their dancing shoes for a good cause Friday. The Teen Writers and Artists Project will host the "T-WAAP Sock Hop" dance marathon, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Marquee Youth Stage in the lower level of The Quad/Charlestowne Mall, 3800 E. Main St., St. Charles. "This is our first one," said...
Dist. 200 proposed budget available for viewing
Creating the 2014-15 budget for Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200 proved to be an "arduous process" this year, district officials say. The nearly $183.7 million proposed budget is now available for viewing at the district's school service center, local libraries and online. Total revenues amount to $174.5 million, leaving a nearly $9.2 million anticipated deficit, but...
Coroner's office: Alcohol played role in cop's death in Gurnee crash
A Waukegan police officer exceeded the legal blood-alcohol limit when he died in an off-duty, single-vehicle crash in Gurnee last weekend, according to the Lake County coroner's office. Jason J. Mueller, 27, of Grayslake, died after the wreck early Saturday, July 12. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Republicans have some catching up to do in suburban races, monetarily speaking
Incumbent Democrats in the suburbs' three biggest races for Congress are heading toward November with sometimes sizable cash advantages Republicans challengers will have to try to overcome, reports filed Tuesday show.
Elgin teens get 20 years for 2012 murder
Elgin teenagers Ricky Moreno, 17, and Mario Williams, 18, pleaded guilty Tuesday to the June 2012 shooting death of 16-year-old Nestor Alvarado. In exchange for their guilty pleas to an amended charge of second degree murder, Moreno and Williams were sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Chicago man, Elgin woman face multiple charges after car chase
A Chicago man and an Elgin woman face several charges following a car chase Sunday night, prior to which an Elgin detective was injured trying to arrest the man. Authorities said the two were charged with multiple counts of burglary, aggravated battery of a peace officer, resisting or obstructing a peace officer, and aggravated fleeing and eluding.
Agency toughens protections for pregnant workers
Pregnant women have new protections against on-the-job discrimination. News: The government has updated 30-year-old guidelines, citing "the persistence of overt pregnancy discrimination, as well as the emergence of more subtle discriminatory practices." The new guidelines from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission make clear that any form of workplace discrimination or...
Full-day kindergarten for Round Lake Area Unit District 116
Round Area Lake Unit District 116 will launch full-day kindergarten for the next academic season. It'll be at Joseph J. Pleviak School in Lake Villa, which District 116 will lease. "This is a wonderful opportunity for all of our kindergartners and for our staff to have extended time for the core instruction and core curriculum," Melanie Arthur, coordinator of teaching and learning...
Antioch restaurateur involved in fatal crash sentenced to jail time
An Antioch restaurateur will spend the next 12 months in periodic imprisonment for drinking alcohol in violation of a 2011 probation sentence he received after driving into and killing pedestrian in 2011.
Hoffman fitness fest draws top runners, skaters and first-timers
Some of the nation's top in-line skaters, along with hundreds of other athletes, will be in Hoffman Estates this weekend for the sixth annual Alexian Brothers Fitness For America Sports Festival.
Leys stepping down from Dist. 207 board
A longtime Maine Township High School District 207 board member, who had been one of the youngest elected leaders in the suburbs, will be stepping down from his position later this month. Eric Leys, a 13-year board member, wrote in an email to district officials that he will be moving to Orange County, California to take a job with Penske Automotive Group, working in a leadership capacity.
U.S. president from Palatine, Cubs in the World Series?
At the All-Star break, the last-place Cubs are a long way from the World Series. But in his new book, "Killing the Curse," author Dennis Hetzel, who grew up in the suburbs, tells of the Cubs playing for it all during a tense drama revolving around a U.S. president from Palatine and a Cubs fanatic from Streamwood.
New Arlington Lanes owners get liquor license
Arlington Lanes, which is now under new ownership got a recommendation for a new liquor license in Arlington Heights on Monday night after concerns from one trustee.
Bull riding shows featured at Kane County Fair
Bob Sauber has experienced thrill. He has gone bungee jumping and cliff diving. He has gone snowboarding and skiing down some of the hardest black diamond courses. But for him, there's nothing quite like the thrill of bull riding.
Appeals court upholds tossing of Asian carp suit
The U.S. Court of Appeals in Chicago has upheld a lower court ruling dismissing a lawsuit filed by five states seeking the placement of barriers to keep Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes. Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio and Pennsylvania claim the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Chicago's Metropolitan Water Reclamation District are causing a public nuisance by failing to physically...
Maine police: Illinois man made up abduction story
Police say an Illinois man who took a bus to Maine to meet a woman he met playing an online game concocted a story about being abducted to gain the woman's sympathy.Police say 30-year-old Randolph Patriakeas, of Pana, Illinois, was discovered lying face down on a Waterville street at about 3:30 a.m. Monday. He was blindfolded and had scratches on his upper body.
Strangled Illinois woman's ex-husband found dead
Peoria officials say the ex-husband of a strangled woman whose murder investigation is ongoing has died of apparent suicide. The Peoria County coroner tells the Journal Star 51-year-old Daniel Wilson was pronounced dead Monday after his body was found in a vehicle. The coroner says a hose was running from the vehicle's exhaust pipe into the trunk. A note was found inside.
Dearth of monarch butterflies worries local experts
The huge decline in monarch butterflies has local conservationists and residents throughout Illinois trying to bolster supplies of milkweed, the plant crucial to monarch survival that also has been disappearing. "I think the monarch is an easy poster child," said Peggy Doty, an environmental and energy stewardship educator with University of Illinois Extension. "But this is...
Rock out to local favorites at fair soundstage
One of the most popular spots at the Kane County Fair, now on its 146th year, is the Miller Lite Soundstage, which showcases local bands and performers each day. Fair board president Larry Breon says organizers aim to offer a variety of acts to suit all musical tastes.
Illinois lawmakers look to ease prison crowding
A group of legislators is looking for new ways to address crime in Illinois communities and overcrowding in the state's prisons and jails.The newly formed Joint Criminal Justice Reform Committee is set to meet Tuesday in Chicago. The bipartisan committee also will look at how to reduce racial disparities in sentencing and the number of people released from prison who commit new crimes.
New rules issued for concealed carry denials
A flurry of lawsuits from Illinois residents whose applications for a permit to carry a concealed weapon were rejected without explanation has prompted the state police to require a state review board to reveal its reasoning. Under what the Illinois State Police called in a Tuesday news release "emergency rules," the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board will notify applicants of...
Middle school teacher honored for promoting healthy lifestyles
Abbott Middle School mathematics teacher Kim Elders was named the 2013-2014 Illinois inductee into the Fuel Up to Play 60 Hall of Fame.
Reports: Preckwinkle rules out running for Chicago mayor
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has ruled out running for mayor of Chicago, the Chicago Tribune is reporting.
Rush-hour Moscow subway derails: 21 dead, 136 hurt
A subway train derailed Tuesday deep below Moscow's streets, twisting and mangling crowded rail cars at the height of the morning rush hour. At least 21 people were killed, Russian officials said, and 136 were hospitalized, many with serious injuries. The Russian capital's airports and transit systems have been a prime target for terrorists over the past two decades, but multiple...
Medical marijuana rules approved by Illinois committee
An Illinois legislative committee approved rules Tuesday for the state's medical cannabis program, which means would-be growers and retailers can soon apply for permits. The state law enacted last year authorized a four-year pilot project that will expire in 2017, but so far, not a single marijuana seed has been planted.
Quinn: Illinois past-due bills lowest since 2010
Gov. Pat Quinn is crowing that Illinois' pile of overdue bills has dropped to $3.9 billion. The Democrat said Monday it's the lowest since he took office in 2009. It topped out in 2010 at $9.9 billion. But the governor's office does not count health care bills until they're past due. Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, a Republican, includes Medicaid invoices as soon as the state is billed. That...
Alpine Fest in Lake Zurich features firefighter water fights
Lake Zurich's annual Alpine Fest, sponsored by the village's Lions Club, returns for another run starting Friday. Alpine Fest will be in downtown Lake Zurich at Lion Fred Blau Park, 81 E. Main St
Palatine council votes to move forward with old Menards sale
The Palatine village council voted Monday to task a developer with selling the old Menards store at 1775 N. Rand Road, a property which has been owned by the village since 2009. First Rockford Group Inc. would have one year to find a buyer interested in the large property. If they were successful in locating a buyer, First Rockford would purchase the property from the village.
Sanfilippo Mansion to host fundraiser for immigration advocates
The Interfaith Committee for Detained Immigrants is hosting a fundraiser from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Sanfilippo Mansion in Barrington Hills. The organization advocates for just and humane treatment in the immigration detention system, including those detained at the McHenry County jail.
Leaders sought for Vernon library Friends group before it fades away
The Friends of the Vernon Area Library in Lincolnshire has cited an urgent need for leaders to continue its work or risk disbanding. "We're at a transition point," said Angela Goodrich, president of the Friends board.
Wisconsin site to host War of 1812 re-enactment
A southwestern Wisconsin historical site is set to host a re-enactment of a War of 1812 battle. The Villa Louis mansion will commemorate the 200th anniversary of a battle on Saturday and Sunday. The battle, which pitted U.S. troops against British-Canadian soldiers, took place on what is now the mansion's west lawn from July 17 through July 20, 1814. It was the only battle in the war that...
Wisconsin boys, 9 and 4, take another car ride — alone
Sheriff's officials say a 9-year-old boy and his 4-year-old cousin have taken a car on a drive through Washington County for the second time in a month. Authorities say the West Bend cousins took a car from the older boy's stepfather Sunday and drove through Farmington. Investigators say the boys wanted to go to a park. They ended up in the ditch about six miles away. Neither child...
5 injured in Chicago horse-drawn carriage accident
Police in Chicago say an SUV and horse-drawn carriage accident has injured five people, including four children. Chicago police tell the Chicago Sun-Times that the SUV rear-ended the carriage late Monday. There were no passengers in the carriage. The driver was injured. Fire department officials say the children were passengers in the SUV.
Dawn Patrol: 'Polar' air moves in; Glen Ellyn mom on ceiling collapse
'Polar' air expected overnight. Glen Ellyn mom happy kids safe after ceiling collapse. Schaumburg native swaps Broadway dreams for production success. Massive wooden soldier moved to Pingree Grove. Des Plaines oasis demo underway. A Grayslake man charged in drive-by shooting. Cubs 40-54 at all-star break.
Fox Lake officials may repeal grant for facade work
An advisory committee is recommending Fox Lake officials repeal a June vote that gave a business owner and village trustee a pair of $4,000 grants in violation of the village's revised facade improvement ordinance. Mayor Donny Schmit said the facade improvement committee recommended Trustee Ron Stochl is entitled to one, but not both grants. It will go before the village board for a vote...
Geneva council hears pitch for apartments at Cetron site
The crumbing Cetron factory in downtown Geneva could be replaced by 200 apartments, plus shops and restaurants, under a proposal presented to the Geneva City Council. Marquette Cos. of Naperville wants to tear down the factory to build a five-story building at Seventh and State streets. "Really the main point is creating that pedestrian environment and engaging the street (State),"...
Huntley group wants to erect veterans memorial
A group of volunteers is raising funds to create a veterans memorial park in Huntley. The newly formed Huntley Area Veterans Foundation is reaching out to area businesses and residents for donations. The group also is working to get its nonprofit status and location secured. "The first phase is going to cost about $275,000," said foundation president Dawn Ellison, 58, of Huntley, a...
Two girls win Kane County Fair Talent Contest
The annual Kane County Talent Show featured 25 contestants in two divisions Monday night at the fairgrounds in St. Charles -- and two winners emerged after all the girls anxiously awaited their chance to sing, dance or play instruments (VIDEO).
Neverly Brothers band performs as part of Wheaton concert series
The Neverly Brothers took fans on what the band calls a "musical tour through the history of rock 'n' roll" from Elvis to the Beatles during a performance Monday night in Wheaton's Memorial Park.
Professor: New police-file policy will shine light
An agreement to make public all completed investigations of Chicago police misconduct will shine a light like never before on a department that has long been dogged by a reputation for brutality and a code of silence, according to a law school professor involved in the litigation that led to the city's decision.
Pakistani teen seeks release of Nigerian girls
The Pakistani teen who survived a Taliban assassination attempt in 2012 marked her 17th birthday Monday with a visit to Nigeria and urged Islamic extremists to free the 219 schoolgirls who were kidnapped there, calling them her "sisters." Malala Yousafzai, who has become an international symbol for women's rights in the face of hard-line Islam, said Nigeria's president...
Top Hawks prospect Hartman learning by experience
Ryan Hartman has been a man on the move lately. For the native of West Dundee, whose family recently relocated to Naperville while he himself has set up shop in Lincoln Park, it's been a whirlwind year or so. "It's nice to see the guys and the coaching staff and be around the organization and wearing the Blackhawks sweater," the 20-year-old forward said. "It's good to be here and around all of the guys."
Bears camp can't start soon enough
The NFL is almost here and it can't come soon enough in Chicago, where -- until further notice -- baseball ends annually at the trade deadline.It doesn't hurt that expectations for The Beloved are soaring after an off-season designed to rebuild a 2013 defense that was predictably bad and, by the finish, even worse.
Jeter, Trout lead AL to All-Star win
MINNEAPOLIS — Derek Jeter soaked in the adulation from fans and players during one more night on baseball's national stage, set the tone for the American League with a pregame speech and delivered two final All-Star hits.Mike Trout, perhaps the top candidate to succeed the 40-year-old Yankees captain as the face of the game, seemed ready to assume the role with a tiebreaking triple and later a go-ahead double that earned him MVP honors. On a summer evening filled with reminders of generational change, the AL kept up nearly two decades of dominance by beating the National League 5-3 in the All-Star game Tuesday for its 13th win in 17 years.Miguel Cabrera homered to help give the AL champion home-field advantage for the World Series.No matter what else happened, it seemed destined to be another special event for Jeter.He received a 63-second standing ovation when he walked to the plate leading off the bottom of the first, another rousing cheer when he led off the third and about two minutes of applause after AL manager John Farrell sent Alexei Ramirez of the White Sox to shortstop to replace him at the start of the fourth.As Frank Sinatra's recording of "New York, New York" boomed over the Target Field speakers and his parents watched from the stands, Jeter repeatedly waved to the crowd, exchanged handshakes and hugs in the AL dugout and then came back onto the field for a curtain call.While not as flashy as Mariano Rivera's All-Star farewell at Citi Field last year, when all the other players left the great reliever alone on the field for an eighth-inning solo bow, Jeter also tried not to make a fuss.A 14-time All-Star who was MVP of the 2000 game in Atlanta, he announced in February this will be his final season. His hits left him with a .481 All-Star average (13 for 27), just behind Charlie Gehringer's .500 record (10 for 20) for players with 20 or more at-bats.While the Yankees are .500 at the break and in danger of missing the postseason in consecutive years for the first time in two decades, Jeter and the Angels' Trout gave a boost to whichever AL team reaches the World Series.The AL improved to 9-3 since the All-Star game started deciding which league gets Series home-field advantage; 23 of the last 28 titles were won by teams scheduled to host four of a possible seven games.Detroit's Max Scherzer, in line to be the most-prized free agent pitcher after the season, pitched a scoreless fifth for the victory, and Glen Perkins got the save in his home ballpark.Pat Neshek, a hometown favorite whose brother works on the Target Field grounds crew, took the loss.It was not a notable night for the game's Chicago representatives — aside from White Sox ace Chris Sale's blown save in the 4th inning. Ramirez went 1 for 2 with a run scored, and Sox slugger Jose Abreu flied out in the bottom of the 8th.For the NL, Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo and shortstop Starlin Castro both struck out.The AL won for the first time in three tries in Minnesota; it lost 6-5 at Metropolitan Stadium in 1965 and 6-1 at the normally homer-friendly Metrodome, where not one longball was hit under its Teflon roof in 1985.Target Field, a $545 million, limestone-encased jewel that opened in 2010, produced an All-Star cycle just eight batters in, with hitters showing off flashy neon-bright spikes and fielders wearing All-Star caps with special designs for the first time.With the late sunset the sky didn't darken until the fifth inning, well after 9 o'clock there was bright sunshine when Jeter was cheered before his first at-bat. He was introduced by a recording of late Yankees public address announcer Bob Sheppard's deep monotone: "Now batting for the American League, from the New York Yankees, the shortstop, number two, Derek Jeter. Number two.
So just how do revamped Bulls stack up in East?
The Bulls officially used the amnesty clause on Carlos Boozer, creating cap space to sign Pau Gasol and Nikola Mirotic. How will the Bulls revamped roster stack up in the East next season?
Yankees' Jeter true star of stars
Very few athletes have had the combination of attributes that it takes to earn the respect and reverence that Derek Jeter received in his final All-Star Game before he retires this fall.
Pistorius gets into nightclub argument
Oscar Pistorius was in an altercation at an upmarket nightclub over the weekend, his family said Tuesday. Pistorius went with a cousin to a trendy Johannesburg nightclub on Saturday, where he was accosted by a man who aggressively questioned him about his murder trial, a family spokeswoman said.
Dwyane Wade re-signs with Miami Heat
Dwyane Wade is staying with the Miami Heat, and his latest deal is designed to give both the player and the only franchise he's ever known some flexibility in the coming years.Wade signed a new contract with the Heat on Tuesday. It's a two-year deal, the second of those seasons a player option, said a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither side announced terms."I am proud to have spent every single day of my career as a member of the Miami Heat and to have brought three championship titles to this great city," Wade said in a statement. "I've been here through the good times and the hard times. I have confidence in the Miami Heat organization and the team they are building."Earlier Tuesday, Wade tweeted "Home Is Where The Heart Is... My Home,My City,My House" and attached a photo of himself standing below the three NBA championship banners that hang at Miami's home arena.Financial terms were not announced, though it's expected Wade's salary for next season will not reach the $20.2 million he would have made under his previous contract.Heat President Pat Riley confirmed that Wade again bought into the Heat mantra of sacrifice. The contract he signed four years ago left millions on the bargaining-room table, in part to make the deals with LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem happen."Dwyane has been the franchise cornerstone for this team since the day he arrived 11 years ago," Riley said. "He has shown his commitment to the Heat many times over the course of his career and has always been willing to sacrifice in order to help build this team into a champion. This time is no different."Wade's return was expected, yet still represents a huge win for Miami during free agency — especially since it comes less than a week after James left the Heat after four seasons and returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers.So now, what was the "Big 3" is a "Big 2." Bosh is in the process of finishing a $118 million, five-year contract with Miami.Also Tuesday, the Heat signed Luol Deng to a two-year, $20 million deal, which was agreed to over the weekend."Luol Deng is one of the most important free agent signings that we have ever had in the history of the franchise," Riley said. "He is a proven All-Star and quintessential team player, both as a scorer, as well as an All-NBA defender. He brings the attitude of a warrior and competes every single night against the very, very best."Miami also announced the signing of small forward James Ennis, who has been one of the team's summer-league standouts this year. Ennis was the 50th pick in the 2013 draft and spent last season playing in Australia.Wade is entering his 12th Heat season and is the franchise's all-time leader in games, points, assists and steals. He and Haslem, who is also expected to complete a new two-year contract with Miami in the coming days, are the only players to appear on all three of the Heat teams that won NBA championships in 2006, 2012 and 2013.He was limited to 54 games last season, in large part because of a maintenance program designed to limit wear and tear on his knees. But when he was on the floor, he was effective — shooting a career best 54.5 percent and averaging 19.0 points.With James gone, Wade likely won't have the luxury of resting as much this season.He's averaged 24.3 points for his career, 16th-best in NBA history and fifth-best among active players with at least seven seasons. And only seven other players in league history have as many points (17,481), rebounds (3,605), assists (4,301), steals (1,262) and blocked shots (696) as Wade has posted so far in his career.
British Open challenge just what Johnson craves
Twenty-five players who competed in the John Deere Classic were on the tournament's jet to the British Open on Sunday night, and golf columnist Len Ziehm says Zach Johnson figures to have the best chance of that group when the third major championship of the season tees off on Thursday at Royal Liverpool.
British Open: a new golf course, a new Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods was an hour into his practice round Tuesday at the British Open when he stood on the fifth tee with a foreign object in his hand. In golf vernacular, it's called a driver. "This is a different golf course when what we played in '06," Woods said. "It was hot, ball was flying. It was very dusty. Now we're making ball marks on the greens, which we weren't doing then."
With hitting down, should MLB lower the mound?
Baseball has a problem: Clayton Kershaw, Aroldis Chapman, Felix Hernandez and all the other kings of the hill are just too good. Ruling with an assortment of big-bending curveballs, sharp sliders and 100 mph heat, a new generation of pitchers has thrown major league hitters into a huge slump. The spike in strikeouts, the dip in home runs and worries that the game is becoming boring for fans reminds some people of 1968, when Bob Gibson, Denny McLain and their fellow aces dominated.
The $1 million solution to All-Star Game woes
Baseball is having a difficult time squeezing into the public consciousness these days. About all there is to say about baseball is that the All-Star Game – the latest edition scheduled for tonight in Minneapolis — is broken. The solution: Offer $1 million to the manager that manages to manage a victory.
Except for Cleveland, Bulls put together best off-season
While the Cleveland Cavaliers got their guy back and the world is right again in Ohio, the Chicago Bulls got Pau Gasol, and outside of LeBron James' return to Cleveland, Mike North believes that's the best addition any NBA team made in the off-season.
U.S. News list: Suburban hospitals among the 'best'
Several suburban hospitals, including those in the Advocate and Alexian Brothers health care systems, were ranked among the best locally and nationally, according to the U.S. News and World Report's 2014-2015 Best Hospitals released today. Five hospitals within the Downers Grove-based Advocate Health Care system are listed among the top 25 hospitals in the Chicago area.
U.S. stocks mostly down as investors digest earnings
The Federal Reserve's latest take on the U.S. economy put many investors into sell mode Tuesday, sending stocks mostly lower after a brief upward turn early in the day. Fed Chair Janet Yellen, speaking before Congress, said the U.S. economy has yet to recover fully, but raised the possibility the central bank could raise its key short-term interest rate sooner than currently projected.
Tobacco firm Reynolds American to buy Lorillard
Joe Camel is bulking up to take on the Marlboro Man. Camel cigarette maker Reynolds American Inc.'s $25 billion deal to buy Newport maker Lorillard Inc. creates a formidable No. 2 tobacco company in the U.S. behind Marlboro maker Altria. It also creates a powerhouse in menthol cigarettes, which are becoming a bigger part of the business and gives the combined company some breathing room even as people smoke fewer cigarettes every year.
Tribune sets Aug. 4 date for publishing spinoff
The Tribune Co. has set Aug. 4 as the date for the expected spinoff of its newspaper publishing business. It first announced plans to separate its television and print businesses a year ago.
World's wealthiest are even richer than you think
With apologies to both F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway, it seems the rich are not only different than you and me; they also have even more money than we previously thought. Philip Vermeulen, a senior economist at the European Central Bank, has produced a paper suggesting the top 1 percent in the U.S. and Europe own a much bigger share of national wealth than current surveys would suggest.
What Yellen can't tell congress about rates
Some major questions stand out as Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen heads to Capitol Hill this week for her semi-annual testimony to Congress: particularly, when should the Fed start raising interest rates, and are its unconventional stimulus efforts contributing to a financial bubble? Unfortunately, neither Yellen nor anyone else is in a position to provide decisive answers at this stage.
Airbus jet-sales blitz tops Boeing at Farnborough air show
Airbus Group NV dominated the opening of the Farnborough Air Show with a $21 billion sales blitz and extended its run on the second day to grab an early lead over Chicago-based Boeing Co. at the aviation industry's biggest expo.Boeing's pulled in about $7.7 billion on the first day.
Goldman sachs beats analysts' estimates on fixed-income trading
Goldman Sachs Group Inc., which set a Wall Street record for trading revenue in 2009, reported earnings that topped estimates on a smaller drop in fixed-income revenue than many analysts projected. Second-quarter net income rose 5 percent to $2.04 billion, or $4.10 a share, from $1.93 billion, or $3.70, a year earlier, the New York-based company said today in a statement. That beat the $3.09 average estimate of 25 analysts in a Bloomberg survey.
Life & Entertainment
Garth Brooks to launch world tour in Rosemont
Garth Brooks will open his World Tour on Thursday, Sept. 4, at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Tickets go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Friday, July 25. Tickets are $65.50 and go on sale to the public beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, July 25. There is a six-ticket limit per order.
Elio's gets pizza lovers fired up in Addison
Tucked into the far end of a small yet busy strip mall off Lake Street in Addison, Elio's Pizza on Fire's small size belies its vast and belly-filling menu. With only nine tables (seven inside; two outside) and seven bar chairs looking into the kitchen, Elio's easily fills up on busy weekend nights. The wait is more than worth it.
'Scandal' star Tony Goldwyn creates a new drama
Tony Goldwyn has displayed a lack of ethics in the White House. As President Fitzgerald Grant on ABC's hit melodrama "Scandal," he has cheated on his wife right under her nose and even smothered a pesky Supreme Court justice on her sickbed. But in his behind-the-camera roles as producer, director and writer, Goldwyn is exposing the ethical minefields of the justice system in a fine new drama "The Divide," which premieres July 16.
Son puts mom in tough situation because of sibling's girlfriend
Her oldest son won't attend family functions because he dislikes his brother's girlfriend. Mom now feels she has to choose who to invited and when. Carolyn Hax says both siblings are equal and she needs to say so.
Filmmakers in Ga. train crash go briefly to jail
Two filmmakers charged with manslaughter several months after a train crash killed a member of their movie crew flew to Georgia over the weekend to turn themselves in at a rural jail, where they posted $25,000 bond apiece before returning home to California, their defense attorney said Tuesday.
Tupac Shakur musical to close Sunday on Broadway
Tupac Shakur fans, keep ya head up: The Broadway musical "Holler If Ya Hear Me" that uses songs from one of hip-hop's greatest artists is closing after less than two months.
Golden Globe producers, organizers settle lawsuit
The organization that puts on the Golden Globe Awards and the company that produces the telecast have resolved their long-standing court battle over rights to the show. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association and dick clark productions announced Monday that the 2010 lawsuit has been settled. The terms were not revealed.
3 plead not guilty to disturbance at Taylor Swift's house
Three Connecticut residents have pleaded not guilty to causing a disturbance at a Rhode Island house owned by Taylor Swift.
Nick's 'Sam & Cat' gone after less than season
With Ariana Grande hitting it big in the music world this summer, her time as a star on children's television is about to become history. Nickelodeon announced Monday that "Sam & Cat," which at times was the network's most popular series after debuting just last summer, will air its last original episode Thursday.
Vieira looks to connect with viewers on new show
Meredith Vieira is looking to connect. "Authenticity," she said, "is the key word" for what she hopes to bring to her new daytime talk show, "The Meredith Vieira Show," which premieres in syndication Sept. 8.
From the food editor: Celebrating farmed food and famed chefs
"The Green City Market Cookbook" celebrates the farmers, the food, the chefs and shoppers who have flocked to Green City Market for organic, sustainable and locally sourced produce since 1998.
Music Notes: Black Flag, White Zombie perform in suburbs
Suburban fans of loud, powerful music have much to cheer for, as hardcore-punk pioneers Black Flag and industrial metal artist Rob Zombie will perform this weekend in Lombard and Grayslake, respectively.
Cork. It's not just for wine and bulletin boards
Cork. It's not just for wine stoppers and bulletin boards anymore. Embraced by some progressive furniture makers decades ago and a staple in housewares, cork has found a larger place among shoes, handbags, jewelry and other fashion accessories. Some upsides are that cork is renewable, feather light and water-resistant.
Troubled marriage fuels identity crisis in USA's 'Satisfaction'
Can, and should, this marriage be saved? The question normally isn't the central subject of a fictional television series, but it fuels USA Network's serio-comic "Satisfaction." Premiering Thursday, July 17, the show from "Suits" executive producer Sean Jablonski casts Matt Passmore as investment banker Neil Truman, whose displeasure with his life is stoked when he accidentally discovers his similarly unhappy wife, Grace (Stephanie Szostak), getting intimate with a male escort.
Cook of the Week: Volunteering, baking merge to benefit Lake Zurich Lions
When the Lake Zurich Lions' Alpine Fest opens July 18, it's not likely that you will see J'Ann Tharnstrom, anywhere near the front lines. More likely, she will be working in the background, probably in the hot concession stand, aka 'the Eat Stand," and that's just the way she likes it. "I like to work quietly, behind the scenes," the Hawthorn Woods woman says.
TV academy: A few snubs won't prompt Emmy changes
When the Emmy Award nominations were unveiled, there was a glaring shortage of love for popular dramas "The Good Wife," "Scandal" and "The Blacklist." Although some of those broadcast network shows received acting bids, all were snubbed in the best drama series category. Is it time for a rules change or two?
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Going to extremes at a mountaintop weather museum
How do you rebuild a weather museum atop a mountain known for some of the world's worst weather? Very carefully. Extreme Mount Washington sits on the top of the Northeast's highest peak, in New Hampshire. The museum recently underwent a $1 million transformation from a modest collection of artifacts behind glass to a modern facility packed with hands-on exhibits.
Morrissey gets political on new album
Rue the day when Morrissey runs out of gripes. Throughout his 37-year career, he's transformed torment and disdain into a memorable body of work with both the Smiths and as a solo artist. The 55-year old crooner has always approached romance and anything else that gets in his craw with stark reality. This time, on his 10th album "World Peace is None of Your Business," he's decided to exorcise more of his political demons.
Mraz's 'YES!' a bright, acoustic romp
On his fifth studio album, singer-songwriter Jason Mraz returns to familiar lyrical territory, exploring the highs and lows of love in his bright, folk-pop style. "YES!" tells a love story, from the initial intoxication to the inevitable goodbye.
Editorial: Time for new thinking on prison reform
A Daily Herald editorial says a special legislative panel meeting in Chicago must take a fresh, non-political approach to prison reform.
Highway Trust Fund needs a solution for the long haul
Columnist Donna Brazile: Once again, Congress needs to act — this time to renew the Federal Highway Trust Fund, created in 1956 to help construct and fund our nation's roadways, bridges, tunnels and sidewalks. The trust fund has been a complete success, but it's about to run out of money soon if Congress fails to act.
Needed: A conservative temperament
Columnist Michael Gerson: Precisely because President Obama's progressivism is exhausted and increasingly discredited, Americans will give the GOP another look. They will be either impressed or frightened by what they see.
Board of review cooperates for success
A Cook County letter to the editor: Cook County homeowners have received their second installment property tax bill for 2013. While most folks don't enjoy receiving their bill, there is good news this time. After more than 30 years of late billing, for the third year in a row, the bills have gone out on time.
Don't waste money extending Rt. 53
A Lake Barrington letter to the editor: Yes, the Route 53 extension rears its ugly head again, in reference to the July 1 report, "Committee to study potential Route 53 savings," wouldn't it be a better idea to spend the billions of dollars in a more productive way?
Hobby Lobby's ties to China shameful
A Schaumburg letter to the editor: Imagine this: that a supposed Christian organization depending on an atheistic country that not only persecutes its own Christian citizens, promotes abortions and limits family size has literally sworn to destroy theist democracies around the world subsidizing such a regime.
New rules needed to manage traffic
A Wheaton letter to the editor: This letter started when I heard the morning traffic reporter state that it was a 62 minute ride from Thorndale on in at 6:22 a.m., and stayed at 62 minutes for over two hours.
Wal-Mart still bad idea for C'ville
A Carpentersville letter to the editor: Wal-Mart Super Centers, as purposed for Carpentersville, do sell most everything, including specialty items like ethnic foods and drugs, automotive supplies and alcohol. They tend to sell what fits their specific market location. A Wal-Mart on the East side of Carpentersville will hurt or kill existing businesses.
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15-year-old girl and boyfriend stabbed mother and daughter to death - then watched four Twilight films
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A 15-year-old girl is facing a life sentence in a UK court after being found guilty of murdering a mother and daughter who were stabbed through the throat in a "senseless and unprovoked" attack.
The teenager, who cannot be named because of her age, had claimed a mental disorder diminished her responsibility for the killings of dinner lady Elizabeth Edwards and 13-year-old Katie Edwards.
But a five-day trial at Nottingham Crown Court heard that the schoolgirl was not suffering from a mental illness when she and her boyfriend planned the killings "to the letter" when they were both aged 14.
The girl, who remained composed in the dock, and her boyfriend, also now 15, are thought to be the youngest defendants to be convicted of double murder in a British court.
After the verdicts were delivered, Justice Haddon-Cave said it had been an "exceptional case by any standards" and praised the quiet dignity of family members who sat through the trial.
Jurors were told that the sweethearts – also believed to be the youngest couple to be convicted of murder – shared a bath, had sex, and watched four vampire-themed Twilight films after the killings in Spalding, Lincolnshire, last April.
At the start of the hearing, prosecutor Peter Joyce QC said the victims were stabbed a total of 10 times in a "cold, calculated and callous" pre-planned attack at their home.
In police interviews and assessments with psychiatrists, the female defendant described the killings as "a breeze" and gave a horrifying account of blood being spattered on a wall and her boyfriend's face and hands.
In lengthy admissions to police, the schoolgirl said she and her boyfriend had planned the killings after a conversation which began with a joke suggestion of committing a murder.
After the killings, the girl said, her boyfriend "seemed fine" and they took a bath for about 20 minutes, opting not to follow their plan and take their own lives.
Consultant forensic psychiatrist Dr Philip Joseph told the trial he believed the couple's "intense, toxic" relationship was the primary reason for the killings.

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Open market rundown: How the Pats stand with their 12 free agents
Credit: Matt Stone
Free agency has entered its second week, and here's a look at where the Patriots stand with their 12 free agents.
CB Aqib Talib: Signed with Broncos for six years and $57 million (but really three years and $27 million).
WR Julian Edelman: Re-signed with Patriots yesterday, per source, but contract terms are unknown.
LB Brandon Spikes: Signed with Bills for one year and $3.25 million, per source. He was a goner from the get-go.
C Ryan Wendell: There hasn't been a peep on this front. Doesn't mean nothing is happening, but there's no news on negotiations or visits anywhere.
RB LeGarrette Blount: Quiet here, too, but Blount vocalized his desire to remain with the Patriots after the season. Blount is likely seeing if he can earn more money elsewhere to create leverage in negotiations with the Pats.
TE Michael Hoomanawanui: Re-signed with the Patriots for two years and $2.4 million.
LB Dane Fletcher: Fletcher signed a one-year contract with the Buccaneers this afternoon.
DE Andre Carter: Carter told the Herald he will only continue his career with the Patriots. Unclear if the two sides will renew acquaintances, but if they do, it wouldn't be a surprise if it happened later in the summer.
WR Austin Collie: No news here. Collie is likely exploring his options to make a team.
OL Will Svitek: Good possibility he returns to Patriots as long as he isn't offered a bigger deal elsewhere.
TE Matthew Mulligan: Same deal as Svitek.
LS Danny Aiken: The Pats' lone restricted free agent signed a one-year, $725,000 deal.
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Tell your hubby not to worry a bit about formal nights. He doesn't have to wear a tux if he doesn't want to, a dark suit will do just fine. In the Caribbean that's what about 75% of the men wear anyway. Insisting on eating in the dining room will severely limit you. Sun Princess has a great pizzeria, although you can eat lunch there too. In the evening the area that is the breakfast and lunch buffet becomes The Bistro, a very nice full menu sitdown dining room. They even have live music for dancing if you like that.
The upgrade fairy is totally mysterious. In 14 Princess cruises I've had one upgrade. On the other hand, the first time I sailed carnival I was upgraded from a standard outside to a verandah cabin. If you're going to be in an inside cabin you will either need to get a nightlight in the US (currency difference) or you will have to leave your bathroom light on overnight. It's REALLY dark in the inside cabins. It makes it very easy to sleep late or nap though. Princess is a great cruiseline and I hope you both have a fabulous time.
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phone for the doctor. He -was too
late. When he returned to the house
Gregory Tresham was dead.
Marcy missed him, for he had been
a kind and indulgent friend. He had
trusted Implicitly in Marcy, giving
him the entire management of the
little farm. The village lawyer came
to see Marcy one evening a week
later. He announced to his client
that he was the sole-heir to the farm
and that a thousand dollars in the
bank had also been left to him.
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thinking over the last significant ut
terance of Gregory Tresham. It
was obvious to him that the old man,
had his strength lasted longer, would
have suggested some change in his
"will to favor 'Hester Vaile.
"Mr. Morse," he spoke out now, to
the infinite amazement of the' law
yer, "can that will be destroyed?"
"The will destroyed?" repeated
the attorney, marvelingly. "Why,
what do you mean?"
"Well, can it?" persisted Marcy
"Certainly not it is on record."
Marcy proceeded t6 tell Mr. Morse
of the incident attending the last mo
ments of his employer. He stated
definitely that he could not think of
accepting the legacy, when unmis
takably the dying intention of Mr.
Tresham was to leave It to the girl
he had driven from his love.
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lous!" stormed the hard-headed law
yer. "A whim of his deliriumr that
about Hester Vaile. You are entitled
to what you've got, and, as I am
glad to say for your own good, you
cannot change the bequest"
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went to the city the next day and
paid an advance fee to an informa
tion bureau to try to locate the long
absent Hester Vaile.
Then he bought a ledger and a day
book. Every night Marcy put down
the expenses and receipts of the day
and one item always: "Cash for onew
day's labor, Lucius Marcy, $1.50."
SWe have located Hester Vaile,"
came a telegram from the city final
ly. "Await orders."
"Send word that she is wanted a
her former home with Gregory,
Tresham," was the return wire
which Marcy sent.
He was working at digging a
drainage trench for the garden one
day when an automobile drove up. A
lady alighted, young, handsome, but
her face was that of one who had
seen sorrow.
"I am Mrs. Newland," she spoked
"I was sent for," and then, as she'
noted a puzzled look in Marcy's face,;
she added: "But, perhaps, I am best'
known here as Hester Vaile."
"That Is right," bowed Marcy in
his frank, direct way. "Will you take
a seat on the porch, please," and
seated, also, he told his story.
"I have kept the place just as it
was as a worker for for you," he ex
plained. "If you wish me ' to re
" He paused, she was staring at him
In a,stpange way.'
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tered, "that you wish to give your
property to me?" .
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deathbed, certainly," gravely re
sponded Marcy.
She continued to stare at him.
Then he noted a dim moisture come
to her eyes. She addressed him:
'Will you do me a favor?"
"Certainly, madam."
"Let me go Into the old room where
I used to sit with Mr. Tresham. Let
me rest rest after all these years
pt turmoil and sorrow. Ah, dear old
home would that I had never left
She came out at the end of half an
hour. She put her hand in his own
at parting. She looked steadily into
his eye.s.
"You are a good' man," she said.
"I will see Mr. Morse and send you
word of my decision."
"Thank you," bowed Marcy.
The lawyer came to see him that
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I have this uneasy feeling in my stomach that the Bucs are going to end up with Tebow. I don't like that I am sensing that at all.
He has high character.
He will sell tickets
Freeman has not done anything to solidify hit position in the eyes of Schiano as of yet.
I'm in no way in favor of this. I'm just passing along a feeling that my gut has been reporting to me for about 24 hours.
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Hesston College women's basketball coach Dan Harrison announces Mandy Cockrell, a 5'10" forward from Sunrise Christian Academy, Wichita, Kan., as the newest addition to the Larks program.
An all-league second-team player her senior year, Cockrell also participated in cheer, track and softball at Sunrise Christian.
A National Honor Society member and Principal's Honor Roll student, Cockrell will study chemistry at Hesston. She attends Westside Freewill Baptist Church, Wichita.
"Mandy is a long athletic wing who can make plays off the pass and can hit the glass for offensive rebounds," Harrison said. "She's comfortable playing numerous positions and I'm counting on her to help us increase our overall team speed and defense."
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Auburn tried some ruff stuff and the officials took control..one guy got tossed and several others could have..,Auburn could not win playing by the rules..Let's be real Auburn hasn't been good in basketball since Charles Barkley left.
I watched the game. There was a little hometown cooking but not much more than normal.
FYI, Auburn went deeper into the NCAA tourney without Barkely than with him.
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I had the same problem. Take out the old belt if possible. Remove the 4 screws inside the filter and the 3 on the front of that housing. pull out the foam around the motor. carefully pull out the suction tube that is press fit against the motor. ... Eureka 4874 Bagged Upright Vacuum
Windtunnel belt I have a new Hoover Windtunnel canister. The belt keeps coming off. It happened a couple weeks ago (several times after putting the belt back on) so I assumed I might need a new belt as it might have dried out at the store. I ordered new belts and today I used it for about an hour and the belt came off again, twice. There doesn't seem to be anything to hold the belt on the stem as it seems to slip off. I have tried it centered, to the left and to the right....can you help. I am v
I've successfully used a compatible belt - Royal 104425001 .It's still new, but for the time being at least - it works. ... Hoover S3765-040 WindTunnel Bagless Canister Vacuum
I have a eureka power paw that keeps breaking belts. there doesnt seem to be a part that keeps the belt in place
My belt keeps breaking too, but worse is that I can't find out the size for replacing. Who knows the size I need for the Eureka Power Paw? ... Eureka Vacuums
Putting the belt back on and the part that has kind of a tongue part, does the belt go over it?
See Instructional video HERE. Should help.\015\012\015\012Good Luck,\015\012Rocky ... Kirby G4 Bagged Upright Vacuum
I bought a fantom vacuum on HSN about 9 years ago.Whan it was delivered the first one was broken so they sent a second one.tThat one also was cracked on covering for brush. I called and they told me they were no longer available,so I kept that one,since it would cost me shipping to return.The back right side wheel evenually cracked and fell off.I was able to put it back on and it would stay for a few weeks or so.It now has a large piece of plastic that has broken off the wheel where the bolt fit
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Is there any way to repair or replace the belt GUIDE on the inside of the belt compartment of a '97 Hoover Wind Tunnel (not self-propelled)? It became twisted when a belt broke and now the belt rubs against it and sounds really weird, and I'm sure new belts will continue to break.. This guide is a long piece of molded material (part of the compartent wall) to keep the belt from coming off the pulley. It also had a sort of metal clip on it. It was loose and I took it off because of the way the pa
Honestly you should take it to a vac.shop they can fix any vac. ... Windsor SR12 Sensor Bagged Upright Vacuum
My Bissell Model 3760-4 is not working properly. The belt has been replaced (and checked 3 times), but the brush bar does not move when the brush motor button is on. The little metal turning piece that turns the belt is turnable with one's finger when the belt is off, but when we put it all back together and turn on the vacuum, the brush bar does not go around and the burning belt smell returns. The portable part of the machine works properly. It's the brush bar. It has been cleared of hair, etc
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The belt on my vacuum cleaner model 6596 bissel powerforce bagless turbo keeps breaking. As soon as I put on a new belt and start it up the belt snaps. It is the durabelt meant for this vacuum model. Also, my son has been having the same problem with his. He has the same model and same belt. This problem is occurring even after a thourough cleaning.
I would guess you aren't centering the belt correctly, thus it's edge is caught between the brush and another solid object, causing the breakage.\015\012When you get the belt on the the brush and the brush back in place, turn the brush a few ti ... Bissell 6596 Bagless Upright Vacuum
My Bissell Dirtlifter Powerbrush carpet cleaner will not roll. The back wheels roll fine, but when you put the machine down flat, the front part (where the roller is) sticks and will not roll.
I had the same problem. It would pull backwards but not go forward. A closer examination revealed the clear plastic part on the bottom in the very front of the machine had popped loose on one side. If you look at the front of the machine, th ... Vacuums
For some reason, when I tried to put the floor vacuum attachment back on and vacuum the carpet, I realized that the belt was not engaging. the belt is in there and not broken, but it is not turning the beater brush. it is just hanging loose around the brush. When I turn the wheel to engage the brush, it picks the belt up, but when I attach the vacuum to the attachment, the brush is just not turning.
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My Panasonic model MC-V6830 works but no suction. I checked and belt was loose, but there is nothing to attach the back of the belt onto. Seems some screws or plastic pully part/parts are missing. What parts do I need to order to fix this vacuum?
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My Hoover Windtunnel Mach 6.9 brush roller quit working. Upon investigating I found that the idler arm pulley was broken so I managed to replace that. Before putting the cover back on I see the control knob for the roller brush moves a plastic piece left or right to activate/deactivate the brush roller. I don't know where this plastic piece connects. It appears to me that the idler are when raised creates tension on the belt which drives the roller. I'm at a loss trying to figure ou
Try this link belowhttp://www.ereplacementparts.com/hoover-u6630900-windtunnel-selfpropelled-bagless- ... Hoover U6630-900 WindTunnel Bagless Upright Vacuum
My Dyson DC24 sucked in a backpack strap and tripped. I then decided to pull out the brush and clean off whatever else happened to be clung onto it and put it back in. The darn thing doesn't turn anymore. Everyone says to push the reset button in until a click is heard but I put in a bit of force and I haven't heard a click so I stopped because I didn't want to break it. Is there something I haven't checked or do I keep adding force?
If the motor is running and the roller is not turning you may have to let the handle down as you would when you are getting ready to vacuum the flood. I think there is a switch you step on to let the handle down and it will engage the roller bar moto ... Dyson Ball DC24 Bagless Upright Vacuum
I have the eureka boss 4495 widetrack and the end piece of the beater bar broke off. I guess I put it back together wrong when I put a new belt on. Where can I get a replacement part and will it work do you think.
Call the Eureka people (1-800-282-2886) and describe to them what the beater bar thingy that you broke is. Ask them if you can order that unit--if you think you can install it. Otherwise, ask them where to the authorized repair person closest to yo ... Eureka 4495A Bagless Upright Vacuum
I have a Eureka 5902AVZ and the brushroll does not work. when i remove the belt, which is not torn nor worn out, the motor spins perfectly fine. Though when i put the brushroll back into place, it shows that the motor is trying to spin, but with resistance. it seems the brushroll will not spin if locked into place, because there is no attachment on the left side of the brushroll that will allow it to spin freely with the belt. am I missing some parts or is there something else wrong?
Hi and welcome to Fixya. I am Kelly. \015\012\015\012You have correctly identified the problem as the brush roll itself. \015\012\015\012There is a bearing under each end cap of the brush roll. You can gain access to the ... Eureka 5902AVZ Bagless Upright Vacuum
Cant remember how to put back parts after relacing the brush belt
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Kenmore upright vacuum belt keeps breaking as soon as I put a new one on. I have made sure the brush roller is clean. How can I fix this or troubleshoot this?
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The above is Dorothy Mackaill, in a still from her first scene in SAFE IN HELL, a 1931 pre-Code, fairly hard-hitting, directed by William Wellman. Mackaill plays a call girl, and on the other end of the line is her madam, I guess, who tells her that there's a guy in town, "and he's pretty lonesome, see?"
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text: > Well, my intent here is to _not_ reinvent the wheel. I'm implementing the > slot manager interface so that other NetBSD/Mac68k device drivers can use > the existing, on-board ROM-resident driver code and interface to it using > a documented API - Apple's own driver calls to the Read, Write, Control, > Prime, etc. entry points. > > By taking this approach, I expect that the normal autoconfiguration > process will occur, and the code in nubus.c will call all appropriate > drivers to perform their own attach() calls. Thus, I _assumed_ that the > drivers themselves would be responsible for calling pmap_map(), as is > currently the case with the video-board driver grf_mv.c (and presumably > other nubus drivers, like the ones for Ethernet cards). All I'm looking > for is some way to find out what the driver code did (or didn't) do - is > the physical address space for a given slot mapped, and therefore is there > a driver for the card in that slot? Hmm, I'm not sure that I understand your intentions correctly. When is your code intended to be called? I was under the impression that it would be during autoconfiguration as some last resort if there wasn't a native driver for some card. If this is indeed the case you cannot rely on the fact that some driver would have already mapped some memory/device registers. In fact, if some driver would do this in its match routine and leave the area mapped, this would be a bug. If I'm babbling complete nonsense, please enligthen me on the intended application of your code. Ciao, Wolfgang -- email@example.com (Wolfgang Solfrank, TooLs GmbH) +49-228-985800


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Review: 120GB very fast 2.5 Flash
SSD (Solid State Drive) has recently dropped in price and thus started finding its way to non-enthusiast customers. While a year ago an 60GB SSD disk would set you back more than €500, now you can get it for only €130, and the €500 can now get you a 250GB SSD. Still, as much as the price may drop, it's still a bit pricey as €80 can now buy you a 1000GB hard disk. On the other hand, SSD drives feature much higher read and write speeds compared to regular hard disks. Another upside is the quiet operation, and shock resistance is not to be ignored either.
The mere phrase Solid State Drive might scare an average user, but you should know that SSDs are 100% compatible with traditional disks. This means that installing one or replacing your old disk with an SSD one will be a breeze. SSD disk will boost your access speeds, save some money on electricity, lower the weight of your rig, and provide you with inaudible operation and much better durability, as it lacks the moveable parts found in regular hard disks.
The picture shows the Apex SSD 120GB with a box, weighing in at 77g.
Solid State basically means there're no moveable parts inside. If you're wondering how is that possible the answer is simple – flash memory.
This type of memory is quite common (although some might not be aware of it) but its price per GB for SSDs is quite high. Flash memory is also found in memory cards, CompactFlash cards, memory sticks, etc.
The back of the box features some information on the product. The disk's dimensions are 99.88 x 69.63 x 9.3mm, meaning that this is a 2.5'' disk.
Laptop markets have practically been begging for SSD technology and now its time has come. Compatibility with the older, 2.5 inch disks is a great thing and it means that replacing your old disk won't be a problem. Lower consumption should reflect on battery life but since the processor, the graphics card and the monitor are regular culprits for low battery life, the storage device will have only a minor effect on it. Due to mechanical components, regular hard disks consume more energy, as a motor has to turn the heads and such in order to read/write. These mechanical components, fortunately, are not needed in SSDs.
SSD disk is quite a durable component, and you'll sooner break your laptop than inflict damage on the disk itself. We, however, do not recommend trying any of the above.
OCZ has a couple of SSD disks in their offer, divided into three series. The Apex Series, whose 120GB version we're testing today, is positioned in the middle and with aggressive pricing and internal RAID design, OCZ plans to offer some nice performance to mainstream users.
It's wrapped in foam and covered in protective plastic, all to protect the device until it reaches the customer. MTBF is 1,500,000 hrs.
OCZ Core series offers cheaper, budget SSDs, whereas premium quality is reserved for the Vertex series. Although all of us use flash memory, there are some differences in controllers of choice and memory organization. OCZ 120GB Apex, that we're testing today, features internal RAID 0 architecture and in the best case scenario, read speeds of 230M/s and write speeds of 160MB/s.
Apex series, apart from the name and quality, differs from Vertex and Solid series by the orange color of the sticker.
JMicron controller chip is in charge of the I/O on the disk, but a newer JMF602B version is used – the Apex series actually features two controllers running side by side featuring RAID technology.
We opened our SSD by unscrewing four screws, something we would never advise doing with traditional hard disks.
On the left side (as well as on the back of the PCB) you'll see two columns of Samsung's K9HCG08U1M-PCB00 IC memory controlled by two JMicron SSD controllers. You can see they're placed around the middle of the disk, whereas on the right you'll find the JMB390 RAID controller handling the SSD controllers and linking them into a Raid 0 striped array. Each of the JMF602B controllers features 16KB on-die cache memory in order to improve write latency performance.
One of the important things is the lack of vibration and the crackling sound we've all heard numerous times while the head is busy reading or writing within a traditional hard disk. The following picture also shows WD's 2.5'' 320GB hard disk, which we took out of our MSI GX620 laptop and replaced it with OCZ's Apex 120GB SSD one.
Proving that SSDs perform better than hard disks is not a difficult task, so we resorted to practical measures and used MSI's GX620 laptop where we replaced the MSI's supplied WD 320GB disk with OCZ's Apex 120GB SSD. We used a couple of standard disk-testing apps, and then checked how it performs when writing data, meaning copying files on disk.
First up are PCMark Vantage results, which prove beyond doubt that SSD is superior.
However, results are not favoring SSD disks in all the tests, and one of those is Windows Movie Maker ones. You can see the differences in the following two slides.
The HDD Windows Vista Start Up measures disk performance (measured in MB/s) during Vista Ultimate startup. Our MSI GX620 laptop with Vista Business edition didn't show significant speed advantage, but 4 seconds can sometimes mean a lot. We installed the system on both disks and measured the time needed for the system to boot up and become fully operational.
Now we'll show results we've measured by testing both disks on the GX620 laptop, where we've seen that our today's OCZ Apex 120GB SSD scores 83MB/s better than its mechanical test-mate. The SSD disk did run at higher temperatures, but only slightly.
In ideal scenarios, the Apex series can get to 230MB/s, but such scenarios are a rare occurrence. Still, the difference is evident when using a different OS or another chipset. A Vista Ultimate desktop system running on MSI's P45D3 Platinum motherboard resulted in OCZ's better scores, most notably in much better minimum thresholds.
WD's 320GB HDD on the other hand, didn't benefit much from a better system, and only the burst rate went up from 73MB/s to 110MB/s.
Atto disk benchmark also recognizes SSD's better performance compared to regular hard disk. Results are not that great in reading and writing very small files, but later on we see the Apex 120GB SSD scoring as much as 221MB/s read speed.
Up to 160MB/s write speeds at least with files bigger than 4MB are also possible while generally the drive likes bigger files and can write ultra small ones sometimes much slower than WD mechanical hard drive.
Our write tests are quite straightforward. We measured write speeds in seconds, while copying video and other files onto OCZ's SSD disk and then on WD's HDD. Note that we did this on a desktop system, where the two tested disks were used exclusively for data storage.
Motherboard: MSI P45D3 Platinum ( Provided by: MSI );
Processor: Intel Core 2 QX9770 Extreme edition na 3.6GHz ( Provided by: Intel );
Memory: Corsair Dominator 12800 7-7-7-24 ( Provided by: Corsair);
HDD: WD VelociRaptor 300G 10,000RPM ( Provided by: SmoothCreation );
Finally, we show you how Vista rated the disks we've tested today.
The SSD technology is still pricey, but the prices are coming down at a reasonable pace. An Apex 120GB SSD will set you back about $300 in USA or €330, which is still a lot, but note that this money buys a disk that's almost three times faster than a traditional HDD.
The future favors the SSD and we, as well as some people from the memory industry, think that super advanced users will, apart from a couple of TB on traditional mechanical disks, have an SSD of 100 or more GB where they'll store their OS, a couple of games and their favorite programs. The rest can always take the cheap path – a much cheaper and slower, but larger HD.
With realtime read and write speeds three times better than traditional HDDs, such an investment starts making sense. If you decide on a 30GB Apex, it will set you back about €100 but will provide instant and noticeable benefit.
Apart from the stunning speed, we were quite happy to find that the SSD technology brought the "golden silence" to the table. We often found ourselves working in the university library and thinking that our crackling traditional HDD surely must bother someone. SSD thankfully changed that.
The third reason as to why you should go with SSD is data security. While mechanical drives stand a fair chance of corrupting your data if your laptop drops from your hands, SSD keep them safe.
The technology is still expensive and while we're aware of other 120GB SSD disks priced at about €230, we'd still choose this one for its far superior speed. So, with speeds in mind and 120GB for a reasonable buck, we've no choice but to dub this a "Fudzilla Recommended" device.


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Protexin Bio-Lapis is available as a palatable powder which is readily accepted by rabbits when added to food or water. It contains Saccharomyces cerevisiae which is a form of yeast specifically chosen to help repopulate the intestine with beneficial micro-organisms. There is also a prebiotic mixture of fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) and acacia (Gum arabic), to feed and encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria. Finally it also contains electrollytes and vitamins to make up for losses which occur through dehydration. One sachet of Bio-Lapis is given per day for as long as required. It is used for any situation where a disruption to the normal digestive process is suspected.
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My rabbit has been producing very soft to liquid cecotrope, it was recommended to cut out vegetables and pellets from her diet until her cecotropes return to their usual consistency. I was worried in the meantime she wont get the nutrients she needs, I was wondering if this product would help and is there any additional products that would be beneficial to her.
This product would be helpful to harden up your rabbits cecotropes. A diet of mostly fibre such as good quality hay would be the most helpful. The protexin should provide her with any other essential vitamins and minerals that may otherwise be lacking. You could also have a look at the Burgess Excel Tasty Nuggets which provide a good source of fibre and are nutritionally balanced.
My rabbit struggles eating hay due to a jaw injury which had not healed 100%. This means he has developed sticky bum as he is not getting the necessary fibre from the hay. I feed high fibre nuggets but this does not help him. Unfortunately he does not like hay sticks etc so I am really struggling with his condition and am quite stressed trying to keep him clean. Is there anything he can take long term which will give him sufficient fibre to bring his cecotropes back to normal?
One way or another he needs to be swallowing fibre of the right type and size for his gut to function properly. If he cannot chew properly then this will be very difficult whatever you feed him. The pre-biotics and pro-biotics in this product are likely to help but they might not be the complete answer. Has your vet checked the rabbit's teeth recently? A jaw injury will often result in overgrown teeth and sharp spurs in the mouth, so regular filing of these might be required to help with the chewing process.
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The mineral content should not be a problem if this is given every day as long as your rabbit has free access to fresh water. I would say that most rabbits will not need this every day if they are on an adequately high fibre, low carbohydrate food. (Hay is the best food for rabbits, most treats and "nicer" foods are bad.) If your rabbit's teeth are already too bad to manage a mostly hay diet then a compromise will be needed. If your rabbit can eat hay properly then a short course of Bio-Lapis and a diet of mostly good quality hay with a tiny amount of other food should be all that is needed long term.
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For fans of the All-Japan Road Race Championship Series, Honda have now announced the Dream Honda Racing-replica Fireblade, but only for the Japanese market...
...and here are some other race-rep Fireblades from the past. The Rothmans-replica 'Blade is our favourite, and the 2008 Repsol-rep is also pretty hot!
More Hondas:
Memorable: The mighty NSR500
Fireblade vs Civic Type R!
From Italy: The Hornet Cup
The stunning Evo6, CB1100R...
From Finland: CBR1100XX Super Blackbird Turbo!
The HOTTEST Honda that... isn't a Honda at all!
RVF750R RC45: The most desirable Honda ever...
In XESS: CB1000R-based streetfighter from Italy!
Perfectly formed: The Dream 50R
Can Honda work the CB1100R magic once more?
Classic: The mid-1980s VF1000R
DN-01: The future of motorcycling...?
Battle of the 'Blades: 1992 CBR900RR vs 2008 CBR1000RR
Special Edition Konica Minolta CBR600RR
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The car is giving code P0339 cam and crank intermitent. I've already changed the cam and crank sensors, timing belt and starter. The car will start and run but it won't rev up over 2400 rpm's and it's hard to start until you drive it for 10+ miles most of the time you can turn the key off and back on and it runs fine until it cools down or is off for along time. The vehicle is a 2.4L manual trans. It all started on a rainy day too.
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"If you have ever wondered whether the idea of heaven is merely a theoretical human construct, then this book is for you. If you have ever entertained doubts or questions about a future existence after this life, then this book is for you. If you have ever thought of heaven's residents as rather dull, ethereal beings perched on billowing clouds strumming golden harps, then this book is for you. If you have ever imagined heaven to be simply one never-ending worship service, then this book is for you."
-- from the Introduction by Richard J. Foster
As long as people have lived, they have dreamed and wondered about the life that comes after this one. In Exploring Heaven, Arthur O. Roberts distills the best of Christian thought and speculation to answer the age-old questions about eternal life. Drawing from a wealth of timeless wisdom, Roberts not only sketches out the overwhelming evidence that eternal life is a reality, he also describes everything from heaven's location and its inhabitants to the nature and rhythm of eternal life.
Speculating about heaven can be a risky business, but Roberts is firmly grounded in Christian tra-dition and classical scholarship. Part philosopher and part pastor, he employs biblical evidence, scientific proofs, personal anecdotes, and philo-sophical musings to create a complete and prag-matic picture of life after death. While the heaven he depicts is a place filled with joy and worship, it is hardly a fairyland of clouds and harps where the saved lounge about for eternity. Instead, he believes humans will work, play, socialize, and learn, continuing the process of discipleship started on earth. And unlike philosophers who dismiss physi-cal bodies as so much excess baggage, Roberts be-lieves that we will continue to inhabit our (greatly enhanced) bodies after death. Indeed, we will live much as we do now, with one key exception: heaven will be free of sin.
Both pragmatic and celebratory, equal parts wise and inspiring, Exploring Heaven will appeal to everyone who has ever wondered about the nature of eternal life.
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