4 Palestinians reported killed in Gaza airstrikes

Israeli aircraft launched at least three attacks on Palestinians Tuesday, killing four including a 13-year-old boy, medical officials in the Gaza Strip said. Despite the violence, Israeli defense officials said an Egyptian-brokered cease-fire could take effect within days.

Israel's military confirmed the airstrikes, saying in the first raid that aircraft fired at a group of Palestinians launching rockets in northern Gaza. Palestinian doctors said a boy, 13, was decapitated and another youth was seriously injured. A witness said he saw a mobile rocket-launching stand in the area.

In the second strike, the aircraft fired at Palestinians who were planting …

Hong Kong won't get direct vote in '07

HONG KONG -- China's most powerful legislative committee ruledMonday that Hong Kong will not have direct elections for its nextleader in 2007, crushing hopes in the Chinese territory for a quickmove toward full democracy.

Under the ruling, the territory will be allowed to make changes toits electoral methods but only gradually, said Tsang Hin-chi, a HongKong delegate to the Chinese National People's Congress StandingCommittee.

The decision ruled out what many Hong Kong residents have beendemanding: the right to democratically elect a successor to theunpopular Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa in 2007 and all lawmakers in2008.

Tung is seen as one of the biggest …

PIECES OF APRIL; Wrong again

Call me a snob, but any movie that capitalizes on Dawson's Creek alumni trips my cynical alarm. Not that James Van der Beek is a no-talent cheeseball, but James Van der Beek is a no-talent cheeseball. Joshua Jackson is a bit more palatable, but Katie Holmes has managed depth and range beyond either of her dimpled costars (I swear, I've never seen the show...). Still, when I learned she was the central character in an indy film about a broken family, I had my doubts. Blockbuster fluff--maybe, but could Holmes squeeze her pedicured feet into the snake-skin boots and torn fishnets of a pyromaniac with serious emotional and culinary issues?

Written and directed by Peter Hedges, Pieces …

Natural gas rush stirs environmental concerns

Advanced drilling techniques that blast millions of gallons (liters) of water into 400-million-year-old shale formations a mile (1.6 kilometers) underground are opening up "unconventional" gas fields touted as a key to the nation's energy future.

These deposits, where natural gas is so tightly locked in deep rocks that it's costly and complicated to extract, include the Barnett Shale in Texas, the Fayetteville Shale of Arkansas, and the Haynesville Shale of Louisiana. But the mother lode is the Marcellus shale underlying the Appalachians.

Geologists call the Marcellus a "super giant" gas field. Penn State geoscientist Terry Engelder …

Birkett likely to run for gov; attorney general bid possible

DuPage County State's Attorney Joe Birkett said Friday he "fullyintends" to run for governor next year, but is not closing the dooron another run for attorney general.

"I'm not, but at the same time, I'm focused only on the run forgovernor," Birkett said. "At this point in time, I would say governoris more likely, but . . . there will be things that will occur overthe next month that are out of my control. I will have to weigh allthe options."

In other developments, Gov. Blagojevich signed House SpeakerMichael J. Madigan and Senate President Emil Jones on as co-chairmenof his campaign committee, all but assuring no Democrat will mount aprimary challenge and …

Els working outside of Augusta spotlight

AUGUSTA, Ga. It doesn't seem possible that a two-time U.S. Openchampion ranked third in the world could sneak up on anyone, butErnie Els quietly climbed the Masters leaderboard Saturday with a 4-under-par 68.

"It was a bit of a workmanlike 68," said Els, who is tied forfifth at 9 under after 54 holes, "but it was nice to walk off the18th knowing I got the most out of my round for a change."

The highlight was a 25-foot eagle putt on the par-5 13th hole, butthe key to Els' week was a miraculous par on the 10th hole Thursday.He had gone out in 38, and when he reached his tee shot in thefairway, there was mud on his ball.

"It shot straight left off the club face, …

Jaguars being sold to Illinois businessman

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have reached an agreement to sell the small-market franchise to Illinois businessman Shahid Khan.

Majority owner Wayne Weaver made the announcement Tuesday, hours after he fired coach Jack Del Rio and gave general manager Gene Smith a three-year contract extension. He said Khan will have 100 percent control of the team.

Weaver called Khan …

Scottish Football Results

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Results Sunday in Scottish football (home teams listed first):

Premier …

De qué Morimos

Tiene la particularidad la obra po�tica del escritor colombiano Carlos Castro Saavedra, de tocar magistralmente delicadas fibras de nuestra existencia, del entorno, de las cosas y las personas que nos rodean, de todo aquello que est� m�s cerca de nuestras noches y d�as.

El ex presidente Belisario Betancur, dice que Carlos es incapaz de escribir nada que no sea poes�a, todo lo que toca lo convierte en poes�a. Su condici�n de poeta resplandece en su prosa. Dice Luis P�rez Guti�rrez Rector de la Universidad de Antioquia que "con su pluma se sublev� la violencia, la guerra y la lucha fratricida... su trabajo literario es un mensaje siempre contempor�neo de pluralismo y tolerancia; de …

Pakistani court acquits Nawaz Sharif's brother in murder case

A Pakistani court acquitted the brother of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday of charges that he ordered police to kill five people in 1998.

Shahbaz Sharif was the chief minister, or top elected official, in the eastern province of Punjab when the five men were killed in what their families had said were fake shootouts with police.

The plaintiff's lawyer, Aftab Bajwa, said the families withdrew their accusations Saturday, telling the court they did not want Shahbaz Sharif to be tried.

Bajwa would not say why the families withdrew their complaint. The relatives also refused to give an explanation.

Bajwa said now that Sharif …

Jackson unhurt in Georgia crash

WAYCROSS, Ga.--The Rev. Jesse Jackson was involved in a three-vehicle accident after speaking at a church rally Monday night inthis southern town but wasn't injured.

Jackson, 60, was in a sport- utility vehicle driven by JaniceMathis, 48, who is general counsel for the Rainbow/PUSH …

GRINDER REPLACEMENT PARTS

CW Mill Equipment Company, Inc. announced a new line of products and a new brand, Armorhog Grinder Replacement Parts, which include topquality, high-performance screens, tips, hammers and other replacement parts for all brands and models of industrial grinders. ArmorHog uses the highest quality parent metal in all of its forgings and has its own proprietary blend …

Today In History

Today is Thursday, March 17, the 76th day of 2011. There are 289 days left in the year.

Highlights in history on this date:

1229 - Holy Roman Emperor Fredrick II, at the head of the Sixth Crusade, enters Jerusalem after gaining the city from the Muslims by treaty.

1328 - Scotland wins its independence from England.

1526 - France's King Francis I is released from Spanish captivity.

1649 - England's Parliament abolishes House of Lords.

1813 - Prussia's Frederick William III declares war on France.

1848 - Revolution under Daniele Manin begins in Venice, Italy.

1860 - Second Maori War breaks out in New Zealand.

1861 - The Kingdom of Italy is proclaimed by a parliament assembled in Turin, but Venice and Rome remain outside the power of King Victor Emmanuel.

1888 - Britain establishes protectorate over Sarawak on Borneo.

1921 - Poland's Constitution is established.

1942 - Gen. Douglas MacArthur arrives in Australia to become supreme commander of Allied forces in the southwest Pacific theater during World War II.

1948 - Britain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg sign Brussels Treaty for 50-year alliance against armed attack in Europe, and economic, social and military cooperation.

1962 - Soviet Union accuses United States of fighting "undeclared war" in Vietnam and demands removal of American military forces there.

1969 - Golda Meir becomes prime minister of Israel.

1973 - Cambodian Air Force officer steals plane and bombs presidential palace in Phnom Penh, missing President Lon Nol but killing at least 20 people.

1977 - Angolan troops invading Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) take important copper mining center of Kolwezi.

1990 - Lithuania rejects a Soviet deadline to renounce its independence and calls on the Western powers to support it.

1991 - Majority of Soviet voters favor preserving the union, according to referendum.

1992 - White voters in referendum overwhelmingly support reforms toward ending apartheid in South Africa.

1993 - Hundreds of police in Assiut, Egypt, storm two buildings where bomb-throwing extremists are holed up. At least 11 people are killed.

1994 - Serbs and Muslims sign an agreement to ease the stranglehold on Bosnian capital of Sarajevo.

1995 - The Azerbaijani army smashes a two-day rebellion by mutinous police in a fierce battle in Northern Baku.

1997 - The Italian coast guard rescues 900 Albanians from a sinking gunboat off Brindisi, Italy.

1998 - Catholics hold the first St. Patrick's Day in the religously-divided city of Belfast.

1999 - In an unprecedented purge, the International Olympic Committee expels six members for taking cash, travel and lavish gifts from the winning Utah bidders for the 2002 Winter Games.

2000 - Some 500 members of a doomsday cult die in a church fire in a remote part of southwestern Uganda. After the inferno, mass graves containing 400 more corpses are discovered around cult leaders homes.

2001 - Explosions at four workers' dormitories kill 108 in Shijiazhuang, China. The bomber plus three others charged with supplying explosives and detonators are sentenced to death.

2002 - A grenade attack at a Protestant church near the U.S. Embassy in the heavily guarded diplomatic enclave in Islamabad, the Pakistani capital, kills five worshippers and wounds 40.

2004 - A car bomb shatters a five-story hotel housing foreigners in central Baghdad, killing 27 people and leaving a jagged, 20-foot-(6-meter-)wide crater just days before the anniversary of the start of the Iraq war.

2005 - Under pressure from Egypt and the Palestinian leadership, the militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad agree for the first time to halt attacks against Israel.

2006 - A roadside bomb kills five policemen as they travel in a convoy transporting four bodies believed to be Macedonian workers kidnapped in southern Afghanistan the previous week.

2007 - Three suicide bombers driving chlorine-laden trucks strike targets in Iraq's Anbar province, spreading panic and exposing 350 Iraqi civilians and six U.S. troops to the poisonous gas.

2008 - U.N. police storm a courthouse in northern Kosovo to remove Serb protesters occupying the building, setting off clashes that injure dozens of international peacekeepers and demonstrators.

2009 - Pope Benedict XVI says condoms are not the answer to the AIDS epidemic in Africa and can make the problem worse, setting off criticism as he begins a week-long trip to the continent where some 22 million people are living with HIV.

2010 - A Pakistani court charges five young Americans with planning terrorist attacks in the South Asian country and conspiring to wage war against nations allied with Pakistan. They plead not guilty.

Today's Birthdays:

Madame Roland, French author-revolutionary politician (1754-1793); Edmund Kean, British actor (1787-1833); Kate Greenaway, English illustrator (1846-1901); Rudolf Nureyev, Russian dancer (1938-1993); Bakili Muluzi, former president of Malawi (1943--); Kurt Russell, U.S. actor (1951--); Gary Sinise, U.S. actor (1955--); Billy Corgan, U.S. musician (1967--).

Thought For Today:

It is my rule never to lose me temper till it would be detrimental to keep it — Sean O'Casey, Irish playwright (1880-1964).

Sites Spread False Sinbad Death Rumors

MIAMI - Actor-comedian Sinbad had the last laugh after his Wikipedia entry announced he was dead, the performer said Thursday. Rumors began circulating Saturday regarding the posting, said Sinbad, who first got a telephone call from his daughter. The gossip quieted, but a few days later the 50-year-old entertainer said the phone calls, text messages and e-mails started pouring in by the hundreds.

"Saturday I rose from the dead and then died again," the Los Angeles-based entertainer told The Associated Press in a phone interview.

The St. Petersburg-based company, which describes itself as "the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit," leaves it to a vast user community to catch factual errors and other problems. Apparently, someone edited it to say Sinbad died of a heart attack. By the time the error was caught, e-mail links of the erroneous page had been forwarded to hundreds of people.

A note on Sinbad's Wikipedia page Thursday night said the site has been temporarily protected from editing to deal with vandalism.

Wikipedia was created in 2001 as a Web research tool. It has more than 1.6 million articles, contributed by members of the public.

A telephone call and an e-mail left for Wikipedia were not immediately returned Thursday night.

When asked if he was upset about the mix-up, Sinbad, whose real name is David Adkins, just laughed.

"It's gonna be more commonplace as the Internet opens up more and more. It's not that strange," the Los Angeles-based entertainer told the Associated Press in a phone interview.

Sinbad, who is currently on the road doing stand up, said he hasn't received an apology from the Internet site. He has appeared in the films, "Houseguest," and "Jingle All the Way."

Ron E. Perez: Mixing chemical engineering with patent law

According to Ron Perez, "Chemical engineering is a way of thinking, geared for problem-solving. The basics are chemistry and the related disciplines. Although this basis in chemistry may seem obvious, it is a fundamental difference between chemical engineers and most of society. I look at most problems from the molecular or atomic scale - realizing that the driving force in nature is chaos. For example, in trying to understand inhalation anthrax, I consider basic chemistry, mass transport and other aspects of chemical engineering. Because of this chemistry foundation, chemical engineers are the most versatile of the engineers and scientists, and are able to transcend disciplinary boundaries and to succeed in a variety of industries." This, from a person who also concedes that if he had it to do again, he might very well bypass chemical engineering and head straight for his current passion, high-stakes litigation.

In his junior year at Ohio State Univ. (Dayton; OSU), Procter & Gamble offered Ron a summer internship and put him to work on process-control projects. Upon graduation, he had several offers for process-control-related jobs, and in August of 1978, he joined a research-and-development group at St. Regis Paper Co. (West Nyack, NY). He spent the next two years working on projects for several different paper mills around the country. The paper industry was having hard times in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and the process-control opportunities in the paper industry began to be limited.

Eventually, Ron got a position as a control systems engineer at the Foxboro Co., where he was responsible for designing, programming, installing, troubleshooting and maintaining direct digital control systems for a variety of applications. As part of his duties with Foxboro, he traveled extensively west of the Mississippi, as well as overseas to England, the Netherlands, Japan and South Africa.

As his responsibilities grew to include group and branch management, he went to California State Polytechnic Univ. in Pomona part-time to earn an MBA. It was while earning his MBA that Ron first took an interest in becoming a lawyer. When he finished his MBA, he left Foxboro to attend the Univ. of Wisconsin Law School full time. "I knew going in that I wanted to become a patent attorney," says Perez.

After graduation from law school, he joined Fulwider Patton, a law firm in Los Angeles, as an associate and was made a partner in 1998. "As a patent attorney, I am solving entirely different problems, with different tools than were taught in chemical engineering school. One of the biggest differences is that in engineering you succeed or fail; whereas in law you win or lose." In the type of highstakes litigation in which he participates, that means that his clients can win or lose millions of dollars.

Throughout his career in law and engineering, Perez has felt the impact of resource-management shifts. The oil and gas shortages in the late 1970s and early 1980s spurred his exit from the paper industry, because research-and-development funds were limited and good projects scarce.

Similarly resource management shifts have affected his patent law practice. "In the early 1990s, computer-related technologies were the hot ticket for patent attorneys. For the past few years, dot-coms have garnered a lot of attention. More recently, capital and other resources are being shifted into the life sciences industries," Ron observes.

Though the legal world is now his chosen home, Perez still uses his chemical-engineering mindset to solve problems and his local AIChE chapter meetings to keep in touch with associates and extend his business network. "I still use my engineering education and training nearly every day," says Ron.

Indeed, to become registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), one must have an undergraduate degree (or the equivalent) in engineering or a hard science, such as chemistry or physics. He learned about the requirements and duties of a patent attorney while working on his MBA thesis, which was directed to helping business managers better utilize intellectual property. "I found the prospect of becoming a patent attorney especially attractive, since I could build on my previous education and experience," reflects Ron.

That observation turned out to be accurate. Patent law has primarily two aspects, obtaining patents for clients and litigating patents in federal court. When writing patents for submission to the USPTO, a patent attorney must thoroughly understand the background technology, not just the client's invention. "I am constantly learning new and emerging technologies, such as fuel cells, while at the same time having to brush up on the basics," says Ron.

When litigating patents, either defending a client accused of infringement or asserting a client's patent against a competitor, Ron not only needs to understand the technology himself, he has to explain it to a judge or jury. "One of the hardest aspects of patent law is explaining the technology to non-technical people, such as a judge with a political science background and who presides over mostly criminal cases and standard business disputes." Still, it is such challenges, combined with the application of his chemical engineering education and experience that makes him love his work.

[Author Affiliation]

- Margaret C. Hunt

[Author Affiliation]

Margaret is a contributing editor for CEP She is a ChE and owns MCHA, a technical marketing communications firm.

Argentine coast guard unit mutinies

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (UPI) About 45 armed members of a coastguard unit mutinied and abandoned their base Thursday because ofreports that their November paychecks would be late, the DefenseMinistry and news agencies said.

The official news agency Telam said the rebels fled to anunknown destination and remained at large.

The Defense Ministry said the unit, the Albatross Squadron, isused to intercept drug traffickers. It denied reports that the unitsaw action in the Falkland Islands war of 1982. Falkland warveterans have been a source of military discontent over poor pay andlost prestige following Argentina's defeat.

Bush visits Billy Goat's; a Democrat eats it up

Q. What does it take to get a lifelong Democrat to vote Republican? A. Cheezborgers, cheezborgers.

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this is about the effect that onehour with a kind of presidential person can have on a guy. A guylike Larry Schiavone. A guy who has indeed been a lifelong Democrat.We are talking double-digit years of voting straight Democratictickets. We are talking South Side, hard-core, 35-year-old,union-loving Democrat.

And then last week Larry had this odd little experience. Itseems that he was cordially invited to sit down for lunch with thisother guy named George Bush.

So he did. Right there in Billy Goat's Tavern. LarrySchiavone sat down at a table. He sat down at that table as aDemocrat - a lukewarm, but lifetime Democrat. And he got up from itas a Republican.

But don't tell his Dad.

Don't tell his alderman either.

"It's hard to explain," says Larry. "I know you can laugh atme, and say, it was only an hour meeting. But it really made a bigimpact on me."

And that's the thing. Because Larry Schiavone isn't the onlyguy around who got walloped by the perverse power of a presidentialencounter. Granted he was one of a select group of four sitting atthe table with the Prez. But the truth is, lots of us here in towngot stupid and giddy about George in the flesh being close by for afew hours. Lots of us who also are actual Democrats, who hated thewar in the Persian Gulf, who abhor the fact that Clarence Thomas issitting on the Supreme Court, lots of us stopped what we were doing,listened to the radio accounts of George doing the Regular Guy Thing,and stood around with stupid grins on our face, saying, "Hey, that'scool, old George was just down the block."

What is it about the presidency? It's not like royalty. Afterall, this is a guy who works for us. We elect him. And his job isostensibly to please us. Of course, guys like Larry S. have notexactly been pleased the past couple of years. What's to be pleasedabout? Larry has three kids and the school-age ones all go toparochial school. Not because that had been the plan, but becausepublic education in America is pretty darn corroded. And Larry alsospent a few weeks this year out of a job. And when his pal toldPresident Bush at lunch that the construction business hadn't beenthis bad since 1980, well he says Bush seemed surprised by that.Kind of like he didn't know about it.

But on the other hand, Larry also says, "Hey, everybody sayshe's doing a terrible job. But when we sat down and startedtalking, he seemed like he is real concerned about working somethingout. I don't know, I got the feeling that maybe he could get a lotof this solved."

Powerful stuff hanging out with the president. It is. It wouldbe for a lot of us. So powerful that a person just might consider aslight alteration in in his political bent. "Listen," says Larry,"these days, I've been a pretty unenthusiastic Democrat, anyway.

"Bush very well could have my vote this fall, because I don'tknow who half these new Democrats are. But now I know a bit aboutGeorge Bush. And I think he's a real genuine guy."

About 100 years ago, a woman named Fanny Fern said a very smartthing. She said, "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach."It seems to still work. One burger, one ballot.

The Fanny Fern School of politics strikes again.

Energy prices continue slide despite weather

Not even another winter blast for much of the United States could stop energy prices from sliding again on Tuesday.

Crude, natural gas and heating oil prices fell even as below-average temperatures were forecast for much of the eastern half of the country through at least the end of the week. Natural gas prices were off by nearly 4 percent.

Benchmark crude for March delivery fell 55 cents to settle at $74.71 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Earlier in the session, it dropped as low as $74.14. In London, Brent crude for March delivery gave up 40 cents to settle at $73.29 a barrel on the ICE Futures exchange.

Markets on Tuesday were also concerned that China's moves to control bank lending would slow the economy of what has become the world's second largest oil consumer. The prospect of slowing growth in China has raised risk aversion in equity markets and pushed investors to buy the dollar, seen as a safe haven.

The dollar rose against the European currencies Tuesday. The 16-nation euro dropped to $1.4086 in late New York trading Tuesday from $1.4158 late Monday

Cold and snow from before Christmas into the first part of January helped drive oil prices to a 15-month high earlier this month as homeowners from Chicago to Florida cranked up their thermostats .

But even though huge stockpiles of natural gas and heating oil are being whittled down this winter, supplies are ample.

The recession has crushed demand for electricity and natural gas by companies that make cars, steel and appliances. Many utilities have reported industrial consumption was off by as much as 15 percent to 20 percent last year.

Industrial customers use nearly 30 percent of the gas and electricity produced in the U.S. Declining consumption by industrial customers was a key reason why electricity use overall has fallen two straight years for the first time since 1949.

Some longer term forecasts into February show temperatures moderating, which also hurts demand for gas.

Colder temperatures in the near term are "expected to increase demand for heating fuels and electricity generation," Peter Beutel of Cameron Hanover said in his report Tuesday. "As we move forward, the bigger questions with the colder weather are: how cold and for how long?"

Oil analyst and trader Stephen Schork said every time natural gas approaches $6 per 1,000 cubic feet, producers drill more wells.

In other Nymex trading in February contracts, heating oil lost 1.5 cents to settle at $1.9508 a gallon, while gasoline dropped 3.34 cents to settle at $1.9674 a gallon. February natural gas futures fell 23.7 cents to settle at $5.485 per 1,000 cubic feet.

US, Germany, Sweden post first group victories

Defending champion United States edged Japan 1-0 to revive its chances of a third Olympic gold medal in women's football on Saturday, and World Cup champion Germany beat Nigeria 1-0 to move closer to a title it has never won.

Beaten 2-0 by 2000 Olympic champion Norway in their opening game Wednesday, the Americans were last in Group G and could afford no slip-ups against the Japanese in Qinhuangdao.

After goalkeeper Hope Solo had tipped a dipping shot from Homare Sawa over the crossbar, the Americans went ahead in the 27th minute when Carli Lloyd met a left-wing cross with a powerful shot into the roof of the net from just outside the box.

Japan goalkeeper Miho Fukumoto defied the U.S. team, the 1996 and 2004 Olympic champions, with a series of saves before Amy Rodriguez shot across the face of goal in the 81st minute. The U.S. now has three points from two games in Group G and Japan has one after a 2-2 draw with New Zealand.

"I am very happy about our performance today against, I would say, a technical and good Japan," U.S. coach Pia Sundhage said. "I think the more minutes we get together in the Olympics ... the better it is, so we will improve our game from one game to another."

In the other Group G game, Melissa Wiik's eighth-minute goal was enough for Norway to beat New Zealand 1-0 and put her team into the quarterfinals with six points from two victories.

In Shenyang, Germany defender Kerstin Stegemann turned home a cross from Anja Mittag in the 64th minute to score.

Cynthia Uwak had wasted a great chance to shock the Germans just before halftime when she dribbled past two defenders but lost control before she could shoot, allowing goalkeeper Nadine Angerer to race off the line and save at her feet. Angerer also pushed away a shot from Perpetua Nkwocha.

"We knew it was going to be a tough game," Germany coach Silvia Neid said. "We had to fight our way into the game and it took us a little time to adjust to our opponent."

After a 0-0 draw with World Cup runner-up Brazil, the Germans now have four points with no goals conceded and Nigeria is virtually eliminated with no points from two games in Group F.

Two-time FIFA player of the year Marta and Daniela scored in the first 22 minutes for Brazil in a 2-1 victory over North Korea in the other Group F match. Brazil also has four points and the Koreans have three after beating Nigeria 1-0 on Wednesday.

"We had to make some adjustments because they started the game pressuring us. They have a very good team and created difficulties," Brazil coach Jorge Barcellos said. "It was important to get the goals when we had the chance."

China and Canada stayed neck and neck at the top of Group E after a 1-1 draw in Tianjin. Christine Sinclair put the Canadians ahead in the 34th minute, but Yu Yuan equalized two minutes later for her second goal of the competition. Both teams now have four points.

"Normally with four points, we would hope to get out of the group," said China coach Shang Ruihua, whose team next plays Argentina in Qinhuangdao. "Argentina is developing fast, but we'll do our best."

Nilla Fischer's 57th-minute goal gave Sweden a 1-0 victory over Argentina to keep her team's hopes alive and all but knock out the South Americans. The Swedes, which had lost 2-1 to China on Wednesday, now have three points.

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"It wasn't because I didn't want to sing or because I didn't want to dance ... it was because of time. I usually have an hour and a half to go from Hannah to Miley and I was doing this in one minute 50 seconds. So I needed at least three minutes to go and at least get a little drink of water and like chill for a second." _ "Hannah Montana" star Miley Cyrus, on the recent controversy involving the brief use of a body double during her sold-out concert tour.

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"I regret making the statement. It didn't help. It didn't work." _ TV's "Dr. Phil" McGraw, on talking publicly about Britney Spears' mental health after visiting her in the hospital. The Spears family accused him of betraying their trust after he told celebrity news shows that Spears was in "dire" need of medical and psychological help.

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"In 'Brokeback Mountain' he was unique, he was perfect. That scene in the trailer at the end of the film is as moving as anything I think I've ever seen." _ Daniel Day-Lewis, dedicating his Screen Actors Guild Award to the late actor Heath Ledger. Day-Lewis was honored Jan. 27 as leading actor for his performance in "There Will Be Blood."

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"He said that she has been to a psychiatrist and that she, I assume, is starting some kind of treatment." _ Barbara Walters, a co-host on ABC's "The View," relaying what Britney Spears' manager, Sam Lutfi, had told her about the pop star's mental state.

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"There's absolutely no indication investigators were going to speak to Mary-Kate Olsen. They determined that they had all the info needed from witnesses who were on scene: That's the cleaning woman, the masseuse." _ New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, stating that the 21-year-old actress will not be questioned by detectives about Heath Ledger's death. Legder's masseuse, Diana Wolozin, found his body Jan. 22 in a Manhattan apartment; Wolozin made three calls to Olsen before dialing 911 for help.

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"Actress Sean Young voluntarily admitted herself yesterday to a rehabilitation center for treatment related to alcoholism. It is understood that Young has struggled against the disease for many years." _ A statement from Young's publicity firm released after the 48-year-old actress caused a scene by heckling from the audience at the Directors Guild of America awards.

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"All of you people born here, if you had to take that test _ well, Canada would be building a fence right now." _ Craig Ferguson, the Scottish-born host of CBS' "Late Late Show," on getting a perfect score on his U.S. citizenship test.

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"It never occurred to me that I would be taken seriously as a sort of damaged and dangerous character the way I am now. I think it must have something to do with the tension between seemingly harmless package and the dangerous interior maybe." _ Michael Emerson, who plays the leader of the Others on ABC's "Lost," on his talent for playing creepy guys.

Luncheon club is 20 not out

Blythe Bridge Luncheon Club, part of Moorlands Home Link,celebrated its 20th birthday last week.

Members were joined in the celebrations by present and pastvolunteers, along with guests which included Peter Warrilow,chairman of Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.

The celebration included a special buffet followed byentertainment by the ladies of the Blythe Bridge Singers.

Around 25 housebound people are picked up each week in one ofHome Link's minibuses and brought to the Methodist Church Hall inGreen Lane for socialising.

The group also does various activities, including easy exercise,and has a hot meal cooked in Home Link's kitchen at Cheadle. Thegroup does its own fundraising so it can have trips out and lastweek visited Trentham Gardens.

Pictured left to right are Lillian Inskip (now chairperson andfounder of the group), Nora Clowes, Beryl Oakes and co-ordinatorPauline Clarke.

Picture by Malcolm Hart

La "paz" llego a Kosovo: Tension por ocupacion rusa del aeropuerto

La "paz" llego a Kosovo: TENSION POR OCUPACION RUSA DEL AEROPUERTO

Las fuerzas de paz de la OTAN llegaron a la capital de Kosovo, casi sin oposicion de las fuerzas serbias que se retiran de la provincia, y se toparon con las tropas rusas que arribaron primero a la ciudad. Un funcionario de Estados Unidos dijo que las dos fuerzas realizaban "una ocupacion coordinada", pero algunas versiones refirieron tensos momentos entre los efectivos de la OTAN y el pequeno destacamento ruso.

Por C. Hughes

PRISTINA, Yugoslavia.--Entre la confusion en Moscu sobre quien decidio enviar la columna rusa a Kosovo, los negociadores norteamericanos y rusos trabajaban febrilmente para disenar una mision formal para Rusia en la fuerza de mantenimiento de paz en Kosovo. Pero no hubo resultado inmediato y tampoco indicio de que la columna planeaba retirarse, como habia prometido el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores ruso.

El primer encuentro entre las fuerzas britanicas y rusas en el aeropuerto de Pristina fue "cordial", declaro el general Henry Shelton, jefe del Estado Mayor Conjunto de las fuerzas armadas de Estados Unidos.

"Es una ocupacion coordinada ahora mismo y los detalles finales habran de ser negociados", explico Shelton a los periodistas en Washington. Anadio que habria 800 soldados de la OTAN en la zona. Se creia que la columna rusa constaba de 200 a 300 soldados.

Era evidente que el Kremlin se hallaba complacido por el ingreso de sus fuerzas a Pristina. Yeltsin no tardo en ascender al teniente general Viktor Zavarzin, el comandante que encabezo el destacamento, informo la agencia de noticias ITAR-Tass.

En otro indicio de un despliegue de fuerza militar, el liderato politico de Rusia ha ordenado al Estado Mayor del ejercito que disponga un magno ejercicio estrategico, informo ITAR-Tass.

La fuente anonima del Ministerio de Defensa ruso no preciso cuando se ordenaron los ejercicios, ni si guardaban relacion con los sucesos en Yugoslavia, indico la agencia. La version tampoco explico cuando tendrian lugar los ejercicios militares.

Un corresponsal britanico en Pristina describio un tenso encuentro en el aeropuerto cuando las fuerzas rusas, respaldadas por los serbios, trataron inicialmente de impedir que las fuerzas britanicas entraran al aerodromo. Varios helicopteros Apache de Estados Unidos sobrevolaron la pista y se ordeno adelantar tanques britanicos Challenger I en una demostracion de fuerza, pero los serbios que cerraban el paso rehusaron deponer su actitud.

Muchos serbios creen que las fuerzas de la OTAN no querran o no podran salvarlos de represalias por parte de los kosovares albaneses, y consideran a los soldados rusos sus protectores.

El diferendo en el aeropuerto no fue resuelto, indico la version, hasta que se entablaron negociaciones entre el comandante ruso, su contraparte serbio y el brigadier britanico Adrian Freer, comandante de la 5ta. Brigada de Paracaidistas del Reino Unido.

Un vocero del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores britanico declaro en Londres que la descripcion de lo sucedido en el aeropuerto "no concuerda en nada con lo que estamos recibiendo de Pristina".

De acuerdo con la informacion del ministerio, "las relaciones entre las tropas britanicas y rusas era cordial en el peor de los casos, y de hecho muy buena", aseguro el vocero, quien pidio anonimato.

Otra version britanica anadio que tres horas de conversaciones entre Freer y un general ruso de una estrella no produjeron un acuerdo sobre el uso del aeropuerto, que Rusia y la OTAN habrian de compartir.

Freer admitio que el dominio general del aeropuerto probablemente estaba en manos de los rusos, segun la version. Se ignoraba como funcionaria el aeropuerto.

La situacion en el aeropuerto seguia tensa. Evans dijo que los transportes blindados rusos pasaron casi rasando cerca de un grupo de periodistas congregados bajo un aguacero en la pista, quienes aguardaban una conferencia de prensa del teniente general Sir Michael Jackson, comandante supremo de la Fuerza de Paz de Kosvo.

Obituaries: ; Obit

Today's Obituaries Arbogast, Mary L. Bare, Theda M. Barnett, IvaD. Boles, Jacqulyn Byrd, Sen. Robert C. Cavender, Wilbur Cummings,Basil Cunningham, Jerry V. Drake, Sarah L. Gadd, Jo A. Gregory,Thomas E. Harris, Roger L. Hemp, John M. Henthorn, Edward L. Kirk,Patricia L. Kyer, Gertrude L. Lynch, Dorine K. Marcum, Flem Jr.McCue, Kimberli J. Moore, Dorothy L. Nichols, Mabel M. Sargent, OmaM. Shilling, Harold Sizemore, Dora E. Taylor, Gloria M. White,Bishop Lesslie J. Workman, Margaret E.

Mary Lucille Arbogast

Mary Lucille Arbogast went home to be with the Lord June 8, 2010.

She was born April 6, 1920, in Deer Park, near Cass, and was adaughter of the late Nora and Alva Jackson. Lucille was preceded indeath by her husband, Argile Arbogast; brother, Keith Buckhanon; andsister, Freda Hollandsworth.

She is survived by two sons, Lloyd and Larry Arbogast; a brother,Nixon Jackson; two sisters, Joyce Stanley and Helen Wilfong; sixgrandchildren, Diana Trigg, Amy Blankenship, Kimberly Arbogast,Matthew Arbogast, Angela Lilly and Chris Arbogast; twostepgrandchildren, Carey Grey and Amy Adkins; 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 2, at Trinity Baptist Church,Cooktown. Burial will follow in Ruckman Cemetery.

The viewing will be two hours prior to the service at the church.

VanReenen Funeral Home, Marlinton, is in charge of arrangements.

Theda M. Bare

Theda M. Bare, 82, of Renick died June 29, 2010. Service will be2 p.m. Saturday, July 3, at Renick Church of God, Renick. Friendsmay call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at McCraw Funeral Home, Lewisburg.Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Auto.

Iva Dean Barnett

Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal.

Love leaves a memory that no one can steal.

Iva Dean Barnett, the second of nine siblings born to the lateArnold and Violet (Washington) Grant, entered into her glorifiedbody the 28th day of June 2010 with her loving family by her side,after a long and courageous battle of multiple illnesses.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,Robert Donald Barnett; two sons, Jerry Austin Barnett and DavidElijah Barnett; an infant daughter, Rose Sharon Barnett; and fivebrothers, Dale, Don, Darrell, Dawson and Denzil Grant.

She leaves behind to grieve her passing: her children, son,Ronald Lee (Linda) Barnett of Milton; and daughters, Mary Newsome,Brenda Cogar and Peggy (Harold) Jarvis of Winfield, Carolyn (Kevin)Gillispie of Fraziers Bottom, Joyce (Jennings) Sturgell of Kermit,Brenda Barnett of Cowan and Lori (Greg) Akers of Winfield. She isalso survived by 21 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and fivegreat-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Kathaleen Erwin, Sue(Gary) Carroll of Hurricane and Bonnie (Gerald) Beaver of Culloden;brother, Denver Grant of Hurricane; one aunt, Valeria (Washington)Johnston of Huntington; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins andfriends.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 2, atChapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, with theRev. Doug Bragg officiating. Burial will follow in Grant Cemetery,Winfield.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service Friday at thefuneral home.

Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or to expresscondolences.

Jacqulyn Boles

Jacqulyn Boles, 78, of Point Pleasant died June 30, 2010. Servicewill be 1 p.m. Saturday, July 3, at Point of Faith Church, PointPleasant. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at WilcoxenFuneral Home, Point Pleasant. Burial will be in Kirkland MemorialGardens.

Sen. Robert C. Byrd

On Monday, June 28, 2010, Senator Robert C. Byrd, 92, of WestVirginia passed away.

He was the beloved husband of the late Erma O. Byrd; lovingfather of Mona Carol Fatemi and her husband, Mohammad and MarjorieEllen Moore and her husband, Jon; grandfather of Erik Byrd Fatemi,Mona Byrd Pearson, Darius James Fatemi, Mary Anne Clarkson, FredrikKurosh Fatemi and the late Jon Michael Moore; and great-grandfatherof Caroline Byrd Fatemi, Emma James Clarkson, Kathryn James Fatemi,Hannah Byrd Clarkson, Michael Yoo Fatemi, Anna Cristina HonoriaFatemi and James Matthew Fatemi.

The senator will lie in state in the Senate Chamber of the U.S.Capitol on Thursday, July 1, from 10:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. where thepublic is welcome to pay their respects. Senator Byrd will return tohis home state of West Virginia where he will be taken to the RobertC. Byrd Court House, then transferred to a horse drawn caisson andescorted to the State Capitol Building in Charleston, where thepublic will be received in the Lower Rotunda from 9 p.m. Thursdayuntil 9 a.m. Friday.

Memorial services in Charleston will follow at 11:30 a.m. in theState Capitol's North Plaza.

The Senator will then return to Washington, D.C., where funeralservices will be held at Memorial Baptist Church, 3455 N. GlebeRoad, Arlington, Va., on Tuesday, July 6, at 11 a.m. A privatefamily interment will follow in Columbia Gardens Cemetery.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorialcontributions be made to the Montcoal Mining Disaster Fund, c/o WestVirginia Council of Churches, 2207 Washington St. E., Charleston, WV25311, or the Humane Society, 2100 L St. NW, Washington, DC 20037.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.

Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, has been entrusted withthe arrangements.

Wilbur Cavender

Wilbur Cavender, 76, of Charleston died June 30, 2010. Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge ofarrangements.

Basil "Junior" Cummings

Basil "Junior" Cummings, 65, of Sumerco passed away Tuesday, June29, 2010, at home after a long illness.

Family services were held Wednesday, June 30, in Orchard HillMemory Gardens, Yawkey.

Special thanks go to the hospice nursing team, Edie, Libby, Mary,Sally and Ronda, for their loving care.

Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, was in charge of arrangements.

Jerry V. Cunningham

Mr. Jerry V. Cunningham, 66, of Scott Depot passed away June 29,2010, at home.

Mr. Cunningham was born in Dunbar. He was retired from BoilMakers Union Local 667 and was the retired owner of Ben's RV Centerin Hurricane. Jerry was a member of Nitro Moose Lodge 565 and theBeni Kedem Temple in Charleston.

He was preceded in death by his parents, W.G. and InezCunningham; and brothers Kermit, George and Garland Cunningham.

He is survived by his children, Ben and Melinda Cunningham ofScott Depot, Dawn Morgan of Pliny and Rhonda Cunningham of ScottDepot; sister, Audrey McClanahan of Cross Lanes; brother, HaroldCunningham of Hurricane; four grandchildren, Jessica, Parker andAshlee Cunningham and Josh Morgan; and one great-grandson, HunterJacobs.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Evelyn Edwardfor the care given to Jerry.

A tribute to the life of Mr. Jerry V. Cunningham will be 11 a.m.Friday, July 2, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel. Burial willfollow in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at thefuneral home.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visitingwww.hardingfamilygroup.com.

Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, 147 Main St., Poca, is serving theCunningham family.

Sarah L. Drake

Sarah L. Drake, 76, of Oak Hill died June 28, 2010. There will beno service. The body was donated to the Marshall University Schoolof Medicine. Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, is in charge ofarrangements.

Jo A. Gadd

Jo A. Gadd, 75, of Alderson died June 25, 2010. Service will be 2p.m. Friday, July 2, at Lobban Funeral Home, Alderson. Friends maycall one hour prior to service. Inurnment will be in WallaceMemorial Mausoleum, Clintonville.

Thomas E. Gregory

Thomas E. Gregory, 56, of St. Albans went home to be with theLord on Friday, June 25, 2010, after a long illness.

Thomas was born January 28, 1954, in South Charleston to John F.Gregory Sr. and Cledis B. Gregory, who preceded him in death. He wasalso preceded in death by his grandparents, Bud Ephriam and MarthaOliver Gregory and James Thomas "J.T." and Nellie Belle Mitchell;and his brother, John Gregory Jr.

He leaves to cherish his memory: brothers, Joseph, Jackie andMark; nephews, Eric Knapper and Jason, Chris and Kevin Gregory;nieces, Kelly Jones and Sarah and Joanna Gregory; great-nephews,great-nieces, stepnephews and a stepniece.

Service will be held at noon, Saturday, July 3, at PrestonFuneral Home, Charleston, with the Rev. Robert Davis officiating.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeralhome.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hubbard HospiceHouse.

Roger L. Harris

Roger L. Harris, 60, of Richwood died June 24, 2010. Memorialservice will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 3, at the home of Roger & LolaHarris of Richwood. White Funeral Home, Summersville, is in chargeof arrangements.

John M. Hemp

John M. Hemp, 80, of Alderson died May 24, 2010. Gravesideservice will be 7 p.m. Friday, July 2, in Alderson Cemetery,Alderson. Lobban Funeral Home, Alderson, is in charge ofarrangements.

Edward L. Henthorn

Edward L. Henthorn, 50, of Charleston died June 17, 2010.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, July 1, in Boone MemorialPark, Madison. Handley Funeral Home, Danville, is in charge ofarrangements.

Patricia L. Kirk

Patricia L. Kirk, 30, of Belle died June 29, 2010. Gravesideservice will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 2, in Marmet Cemetery, Marmet.Fidler & Frame Funeral Home, Belle, is in charge of arrangements.

Gertrude L. Kyer

Gertrude L. Kyer, 85, of Richwood died June 27, 2010. Memorialservice will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 2, at Simons-Coleman FuneralHome, Richwood.

Dorine Kay Lynch

Dorine Kay Lynch of Webster Springs died Sunday, June 27, 2010,at Webster County Memorial Hospital.

She was born May 25, 1947, in Buckhannon and was a daughter ofEunice Armstrong Jones of Dayton, Ohio, and the late William Miller.

Dorine was a beloved wife and mother. She was a member of SandRun Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She wasa former member of several organizations including VFW LadiesAuxiliary and Red Hats and was also a 4-H leader. She was a lifelongresident of Webster Springs and touched many people's lives. Shewill be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her father, William Miller; onedaughter, Denise Lynch; two brothers, Allen Miller and StevenCrouch; and one sister, Carolyn Powers.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Lynch of Webster Springs;mother, Eunice Jones of Dayton, Ohio; and two sons, Loryn and wife,Karen Lynch, of Amherst, Va., and Landyn Lynch of Webster Springs.She is also survived by three grandchildren; two half brothers,Terry Allen Kiner of Columbus, Ohio, and Jimmy Couch of Dayton,Ohio; and two sisters, Evelyn "Cookie" Mullins of Oakland, Mich.,and Kathy Stewart of Dayton, Ohio.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 1, at Sand RunBaptist Church, Bolair, with the Rev. Pat Greene, the Rev. RandallSmallwood and the Rev. Keith Williams officiating. She will be laidto rest in Miller Cemetery, Webster Springs.

Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs, is in charge ofarrangements.

Flem Marcum Jr.

Flem Marcum Jr., 72, of Breeden died June 28, 2010. Service willbe 1 p.m. Saturday, July 3, at House of Prayer, Renick. Friends maycall from 6 to 11:30 p.m. Friday at the church. Freeman FuneralHome, Chapmanville, is in charge of arrangements.

Kimberli J. McCue

Kimberli J. McCue, 48, of Summersville died June 29, 2010.Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 2, at Waters Funeral Chapel,Summersville. Friends may call two hours prior to service. Burialwill be in Walker Memorial Park, Summersville.

Dorothy L. Moore

Dorothy L. "Dottie" Moore, 90, of Charleston passed away Friday,June 25, 2010, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

She was born on August 25, 1919, and was the daughter of the lateCledwin Alvin Morgan and Mary Ismay Scott of Wales. Dottie had onebrother, William "Bill" Morgan.

In addition to her parents, Dottie was preceded in death by herfirst husband and the father of their two children, Reginald P.Mahoney; her daughter-in-law, Melissa Mahoney; son-in-law, WalterSlaughter; stepson-in-law Ralph Turley; and her husband of over 42years, Ronald Moore.

Dottie graduated from Follansbee High School, went to theUniversity of Iowa and graduated with a bachelor of arts in speechand English. She later earned a master of arts in English fromMarshall University. Dottie worked as a church secretary,kindergarten teacher, and high school teacher.

She was a member of Village Chapel Presbyterian Church, LadiesCircle Group, Grandparents Club and Wally Byam Air Stream Club.Dottie and Ron enjoyed traveling the country in their Airstream,playing bridge and supporting their church.

She is survived by son, Reginald M. Mahoney and his girlfriend,Kelly Roberts; and daughter, Marylin Slaughter, all of Virginia;stepdaughters, Roberta L. Turley of Charlotte, N.C., and Ann L.Donald and her husband, Peter, of Georgia; and stepson, Ronald H.Moore Jr. and his wife, Brenda, of Oak Hill. Dottie had twograndchildren, M. Shey Mahoney and his wife, Allison, and Kelsey B.Mahoney; eight stepgrandchildren and 17 stepgreat-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, July 2, atVillage Chapel Presbyterian Church, 3818 Venable Ave., Kanawha City,with the Rev. Amy Parker officiating. Burial will follow inCunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Barlow-BonsallFuneral Home, Charleston.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Jesus FilmProject through Campus Crusade for Christ or a charity of yourchoice.

You may send your condolences to the family atwww.barlowbonsall.com.

Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted with thearrangements.

Mabel M. Nichols

Mabel M. (McDaniel) Nichols, 90, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010, inDunbar Care and Rehab Center, formerly SunBridge Nursing Home.

Mabel was born in Gallagher to Opal (Tyler) and Frank McDaniel onDecember 23, 1919.

She was originally from Hughes Creek, where she was raised andspent most of her adult life.

Mabel was the second eldest of nine children, including, Ruby,Mabel, Macel, Gladys, Louise, Mary, Garnet, Chloe and Jerry.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Nichols; andeldest son, Larry E. Nichols.

Mabel is survived by son, Alan D. Nichols of Dunbar; threegrandchildren, Lisa A. Nichols of Charlotte, N.C., Kristi B. Tysonof Charlotte, N.C., and Chris E. Nichols of Tacoma, Wash.; and threegreat-grandchildren.

Mabel's body will be cremated and later entombed in KanawhaValley Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Glasgow.

There will be no visitation or service.

Online condolences may be sent at www.haferfuneralhome.net.

Hafer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Oma Myrtle Sargent

At 7:25 p.m. on June 29, 2010, Oma Myrtle Riffee Sargent heardthe words of her Lord, "Well done good and faithful servant - enterinto the joy of the Lord." Her former address was Dunbar and is nowat the feet of the Lord in heaven.

Born May 15, 1909, on Riffee Ridge in Putnam County, she was thefirst of three children born to Evard and Lenora Kessell Riffee. Herbrother, Winifred "Bud" Riffee; and sister, Wilma Riffee Boggess,preceded her in death.

After marrying Wilmer Ferrell Sargent on January 24, 1927, shespent most of her life living in Dunbar where most of her childrenwere raised.

Oma grew up under the influence of good Christian parents whoregularly attended Moss Chapel Methodist Church. After moving toDunbar and marrying Wilmer, they began attending the Church of Godin Dunbar. She remained a faithful member for the rest of her life.Serving the Lord and raising her children in a Christian home washer highest priority.

Surviving are her sons and daughters, Chester R. Sargent and hiswife, Dolores Skiles Sargent, of Dunbar, Helen C. Spencer and herhusband, Richard Spencer, of Dunbar, Kenneth L. Sargent and hiswife, Mary F. Harper Sargent, of Dunbar, Wanda M. Mynes of Dunbar,Wilda F. Young and her husband, Dr. Richard Young, of Anderson,Ind., Loretta J. Jividen and her husband, Rex Jividen, of Dunbar,Joyce E. Fizer and her husband, Dan Fizer, of Scott Depot and CarolElaine Merrifield of Dunbar; 12 grandchildren, Cliff Sargent,Chester "Chuck" (Linda) Sargent, John (Lisa) Sargent, David(Beverly) Spencer, Donald (Deborah) Spencer, Jennifer (Brian)Lester, Susan (John) Bennett, Jerry (Joy) Hill, Sam (Lori) Fizer,Danielle (John) Williams and Eric (Lynne) Merrifield;stepgranddaughter, Carrie Harris; 24 great-grandchildren, Jared,Brandon, Abagail, Joslyn, Geoffrey, Amanada, Morgan and Ali Sargent,Melanie Young, Kimberly Aurelio, Rebecca and R.J. Spencer, Kaitlynand Brian Lester II, Andrew and Leigh Anna Bennett, Tiffany Clark,Jacob and Adam Hill, David Fizer, Brooklyn and Drew Williams andChristian and Cody Merrifield; and two great-great-grandchildren,Mallorie Young and Peyton Aureli.

Preceding Oma in death were her parents, Evard and Lenora KessellRiffee; husband, Wilmer F. Sargent; son-in-law Sherman Mynes; great-grandson, Christian Lester; sister, Wilma Riffee Boggess; andbrother Winifred "Bud" Riffee.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr.Leo Gibson, Dr. Boustany, Dr. Rodney Dean and, especially, the crewof nurses and aides from Thomas Memorial Home Health Department,Sharon Campbell and Barbara Scott for their love, care andcompassion they gave our mother during her illness, Eleana HealthMedical Supply for the caring service they provided to make ourmother comfortable and HospiceCare.

A celebration of Oma's life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July3, at the Dunbar First Church of God with Dr. Larry McCallister Sr.,the Rev. Glen Parsons and Dr. Gary Patton officiating. Burial willfollow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior tothe service Saturday at the Dunbar First Church of God.

Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.

Harold Shilling

Harold Shilling, 63, of St. Albans died June 10, 2010 after along illness. Memorial service will be held in his honor at 5 p.m.Thursday, July 1, at Huntington Street Community Church, St. Albans,with the Rev. Richard Mallory and the Rev. Mark Harris officiating.

Dora E. Sizemore

Dora E. Sizemore, 81, of Gap Mills died June 28, 2010. Gravesideservice will be 3 p.m. Friday, July 2, in Roselawn Memorial Gardens,Princeton. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at GrovesFuneral Home, Union.

Gloria Mary Taylor

Gloria Mary Mozell Kuhn Taylor, 83, of Campbells Creek passedaway Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Gloria was born March 14, 1927, in Charleston and was a daughterof the late Jarrett Cecil and Ivy Kinser Kuhn. She was also precededin death by her husband, Charles Edward Taylor; and brothers,Jarrett, Edison, Ralph and Paul Kuhn.

She was a homemaker and attended Coal Fork United MethodistChurch, Campbells Creek.

Gloria is survived by her three loving sons and their wives,Jerry Edward and Sue Taylor of Campbells Creek, Eugene Lee andJoella Taylor of South Charleston and Dale Wayne and Debbie Taylorof Campbells Creek; her sisters, Mildred Moses of Ovid, New York,and Alice Gatens of Rochester, New York; six grandchildren and 12great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Gloria's life will be held at 3 p.m. Friday,July 2, at the West Virginia Memorial Mausoleum Chapel in TylerMountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes, with the Rev. Glen Allen Kuhnofficiating. The entombment will follow the service in themausoleum.

Her family and friends will gather for the visitation one hourprior to the service on Friday in the mausoleum chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in honor ofGloria to Coal Fork United Methodist Church, 443 Campbells CreekDrive, Charleston, WV 25306.

The online guestbook for Mrs. Taylor may be accessed atwww.stevensandgrass.com.

Lesslie James White

Bishop Lesslie James White, better known as "Auger," 64, ofGordon passed from this life into a far better one, surrounded byfamily, on June 27, 2010, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.

He was born on September 8, 1946, at Ducks Branch, Gordon. He wasthe second son of the late Robert White Sr. and Elsie Brown White.

Lesslie was an ordained bishop in the Church of God, a formerpastor at Wharton Church of God, and a member of Glen Fork Church ofGod, Wyoming County.

Lesslie was a benevolent, kind and honest man. He was devoted toGod, his family and friends, living the life of which he oftenspoke. His passion was riding his four-wheeler with his dog, Beulah,digging ginseng, enjoying the beauty of the mountains and being ableto explore them. He was a true mountain man.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by an infantsister, Wanda; and brothers, Robert White Jr. and Charlie White,both of Gordon.

He is survived by his wife, Shelia Hunter White; daughters,Priscilla White of Sissonville and Lesley Lynch and husband, Jimmy,of Elkview; stepdaughter, Melody Daniel and husband, Mark, ofHarper; seven grandchildren, Samantha, Jaimie and husband, Jonathan,Chazz, James Daniel, Chelsey, Isaiah and Mallory; one great-granddaughter, Jordyn; sisters, Betty Boggs of Uneeda, Ina GraceHunter, Ethel Coleman, Sue Looney, Carolyn Dillon and Diane White,all of Gordon, Lorene Hicks of Price Hill and Mary Halstead ofPeytona; and brothers, Gary of Gordon and Chester of Bob White.

Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 2, at Handley Funeral Home,Danville, with Deacon Johnie Baire officiating. Burial will followin Mid-Ferrell Cemetery, Bandytown.

Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at thefuneral home.

You may express your condolences to the family atwww.handleyfh.com.

Margaret E. Workman

Margaret E. Workman, 85, of Charleston departed this life to bewith our Lord on June 24, 2010, in Thomas Memorial Hospital after ashort illness.

Born Dec. 27, 1924, in Charleston, Margaret was the youngest ofeight siblings born to the late George and Theresa Powell. Margaretmarried Theorplis Workman on Jan. 4, 1942, in Gray Court, S.C. Hepreceded her in death on Feb. 7, 1986.

She was a lifelong member and Mother of Allen Chapel AME Church.She sang in the choir and served on many auxiliaries of the churchduring her lifetime.

She is survived by her daughter, Allenia E. Prowell; and sons,Theorplis Jr. (Judith) and Vincent R., all of Charleston, and EdwardLee (Paula) of Baltimore, Md. Margaret had six grandchildren, eightgreat-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; and a hostof nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

The service will be held at noon Friday, July 2, at Allen ChapelAME Church with the Rev. Alton B. Dillard officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Preston Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.

Funerals Today Cobb, Franklin E. 11 a.m., Wilcoxen Funeral Home,Point Pleasant. Cunningham, Bradford R. 2 p.m., Good ShepherdMortuary, South Charleston. Fitzwater, Oscar T. 2 p.m., Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville. Gadomski, Tina M. 1 p.m., Oak HillChurch of the Nazarene, Oak Hill. Haas, Vaun E. 11 a.m., KellerFuneral Home, Dunbar. Henthorn, Edward L. 2 p.m., Boone MemorialPark, Madison. Justice, Billie D. 11 a.m., Handley Funeral Home,Danville. Kincaid, Jerry L. 10:30 a.m., Tyree Funeral Home, MountHope. Lynch, Dorine K. 11 a.m., Sand Run Baptist Church, Bolair.Nibert, Vona L. 1 p.m., Deal Funeral Home, Point Pleasant. Nicely,Lonnie G. 10 a.m., End of the Trail Cemetery, Clintonville. Sayre,Donnie 2 p.m., Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Rainelle. Shilling,Harold 5 p.m., Huntington Street Community Church, St. Albans.Walker, Donald L. 5 p.m., Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston.

Punjab vs. Mumbai Scores

Scores Wednesday in an Indian Premier League match between Kings XI Punjab and the Mumbai Indians at Kingsmead.

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Scores:

Punjab 119-8 (Kumar Sangakkara 45 not out; Lasith Malinga 2-12)

Senior official in German governing party quits

BERLIN (AP) — One of the top officials in Germany's junior coalition party resigned Wednesday amid dismal poll ratings and a divisive internal ballot on eurozone rescue measures, a move that highlighted the pro-market party's fragile state.

Christian Lindner, 32, said he was stepping down as general secretary of the Free Democratic Party so that its leader, Vice Chancellor Philipp Roesler, can make Germany's 2013 elections "a success for the FDP."

The FDP joined Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives in government in 2009, when it won nearly 15 percent of the vote following a campaign that focused heavily on calls for income tax cuts.

In government, the party has seen those pledges ground down to almost nothing and has offered little in the way of new policies to entice voters.

A change of leadership in May, which saw the 38-year-old Roesler take the helm, has done little to help. A poll Wednesday showed the party's support at just 3 percent — not enough to win seats in parliament.

"For two years, I have been explaining and defending the FDP's policies in difficult times," Lindner said in a brief statement to reporters. The general secretary is responsible for day-to-day political strategy.

"There comes a moment in which one has to give up one's place in order to make possible a new dynamic," Lindner said. "The events of recent days and weeks have strengthened me in this view."

Lindner didn't elaborate and left without taking questions. However, the FDP has been preoccupied lately with an internal ballot on a call by dissenters for it to turn against the eurozone's permanent rescue fund — the €500 billion ($659 billion) European Stability Mechanism, which is due to start work next year.

Roesler announced later Wednesday that party treasurer Patrick Doering, 38, will take over the position of general secretary.

The party has long talked tough on the eurozone crisis. But going beyond that and rejecting the rescue fund would make life very difficult for Merkel's coalition, which already has developed a reputation for infighting.

The FDP has taken much of the blame for that, and has been punished by voters in a string of state elections this year.

Voting in the internal ballot closed Tuesday night, and a result is due Friday.

However, the rebels appear likely to fall foul of rules that require at least 21,500 of the 65,000 party members to vote to make a decision valid, and party leader Roesler already declared on Sunday that they had failed.

That in turn triggered sharp criticism of the party leadership by dissenters.

Roesler said he deeply regretted Lindner's departure and indicated that the party will choose a successor when the ballot's result is announced Friday.

"That will give us the chance to look ahead together, as the FDP, with the necessary unity," he said.

China warns U.S. that it risks rift over missiles for Taiwan

BEIJING China demanded Thursday that the United States scrapplans to sell an anti-aircraft missile system to Beijing's rivalTaiwan, warning that the sale could endanger slowly recoveringSino-U.S. relations.

"We demand the U.S. side . . . cancel plans to sell missiles toTaiwan to prevent creating new damage to Sino-U.S. relations," aforeign ministry spokesman said.

The sale of the Avenger anti-aircraft missile system violatescommuniques governing Sino-U.S. relations on Taiwan, the spokesmansaid. Under the communiques, the United States has pledged to sellonly defensive weapons to Taiwan.

In Washington, U.S. State Department deputy spokesman GlynDavies said the system is purely defensive and consistent with U.S.policy on arms sales to Taiwan.

EU tells retailers to take on high credit card fees

Retailers should take on high credit card fees by telling customers how much they really cost or by launching their own EU-wide card networks, the EU's antitrust chief Neelie Kroes said Monday.

Fourteen of Europe's biggest retailers _ including furniture chain Ikea and supermarkets Tesco, Carrefour and Asda-Wal-Mart _ have complained loudly about the amount they hand over to credit card payment networks MasterCard and Visa to process customer payments.

Last month, Kroes ordered MasterCard to drop crossborder card fees within six months or face huge daily fines, also warning Visa that she would this year reopen a probe into its charges.

She told a closed meeting of retailers on Monday that they could take action against high payment fees, suggesting that big shops should show customers the real cost of using more expensive payment methods.

"Why should customers paying with debit cards or cash subsidize customers who pay with expensive credit cards?" she said in prepared remarks distributed by her office. "By saying this, I am aware I am opening the whole debate about surcharge, additional fees to be paid when you use an expensive payment instrument."

"You too, as retailers, have a role in informing the consumer about the cost of the various payment instruments," she said. "Information is the starting point for competition."

Retailers have usually been coy about the cost of using cards, saying some of their agreements with Visa and MasterCard prevent them from disclosing these different costs to shoppers.

But some have already struck out. Ikea's British branches slap a surcharge on credit card payments to reflect the higher costs _ such as a percentage of the overall transaction _ that they pay to the card networks.

This has led to many customers picking less expensive debit cards to purchase their flatpack shelves and sofas.

Kroes also urged them to speak out in other ways, such as giving the right price signals to consumers promoted cheaper payment methods.

Above all, retailers should reduce prices if and when MasterCard and Visa cut their fees, she said, countering card networks' arguments that eliminating fees would not change anything.

"It is therefore in your own interest to pass cost savings straight on to consumers. In this manner you will contribute to ensuring that interchange fees will further be reduced, to everyone's advantage," she said.

She also called on them to look at the example set by U.S. retailer Discover in the 1980s and launch their own card payment brand to rival the MasterCard and Visa duopoly.

Retailers should seize the initiative by loudly supporting alternatives, she said, suggesting that that shops could help expand the current debit card programs they use in one country by extending them to other EU nations.

British supermarket chain Tesco complains that it pays 100 million pounds (US$196 million; euro132 million) a year to process card payments, money that it says it cannot invest in improving products or cutting prices.

Europeans make more than 23 billion card payments every year worth more than euro1.35 trillion (US$2 trillion).

Merck, Sanofi to unite animal medicine businesses

PET MEDS: Two top pharmaceutical companies, Merck & Co. and Sanofi-Aventis SA, are uniting their animal health businesses in what would be the world's largest veterinary medicine company.

GOOD FIT: Sanofi's Merial makes some very popular dog and cat products, such as Frontline flea and tick fighter and Heartgard for preventing heartworm infection. Merck's Intervet/Schering-Plough unit mainly makes vaccines and drugs for farm animals.

FUTURE PROSPECTS: The joint venture will hold about 29 percent of the $19 billion-a-year global market, which is growing about 5 percent a year.

Louisville hangs on

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
01-01-2005

Louisville hangs on -- Liberty Bowl victory ends Boise State's win streak
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Date: 01-01-2005, Saturday
Section: SPORTS
Edtion: Early Edition

In the highest scoring Liberty Bowl ever, a defensive play by Louisville ended Boise State's 22-game winning streak.

Louisville safety Kerry Rhodes intercepted a pass in the end zone as time expired to preserve No. 7 Louisville's 44-40 victory over 10th-ranked Boise State on Friday in Memphis, Tenn.

"It's a great way to end it," Louisville coach Bobby Petrino said. "A national audience, two teams that were supposed to score over 84 points. I think we hit it right on the top."

Now Louisville will enter the Big East Conference in grand style after handing Boise State its first loss since September 2003 in a game that was the most important in school history for both programs.

"This was big for us," Boise State receiver Chris Carr said. "We don't see ourselves as a non-BCS school or a little school. We see ourselves on the same level as any school we play.

"We wanted to come out here and prove to everybody that we're not a team in the WAC that's not very good, and we just beat up on little teams."

Eric Shelton scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 1-yard run with 6:48 left. Stefan LeFors threw two touchdowns and ran for a third as the Cardinals (11-1), who have never finished ranked higher than 13th, matched a school record for victories in a season.

The Cardinals won their third Liberty Bowl in their final appearance as a Conference USA team.

The Broncos (11-1) had one last chance to win after Art Carmody's 19-yard field goal with 1:10 left put Louisville up by four.

Quarterback Jared Zabransky drove the Broncos to the Louisville 30 before his final pass into the end zone as time expired was intercepted by Rhodes. He more than atoned for his missed interception opportunity in a 41-38 loss on Oct. 14 to then-No. 3 Miami.

"God blessed me to put me in position to make the play, and I made the play," Rhodes said.

The win was a welcome end to a week in which the Cardinals were forced to deal with the news that Petrino had interviewed with LSU about its open coaching job. They didn't seem distracted against the Broncos.

Petrino kept referring to the Cardinals as "we," and asked if that would remain the same, he had a short answer.

"We certainly hope so," Petrino said.

Louisville won only for the second time in seven bowls despite four turnovers. The Cardinals rolled up 564 yards, topping 500 yards for the ninth time this season.

LeFors was 18-of-26 for 193 yards and ran 12 times for 76 yards. The Cardinals rushed for 329 yards against a defense that had been the nation's fourth-best against the run.

"He, particularly running the football, killed us," Boise State coach Dan Hawkins said of LeFors. "That doesn't mean he didn't make some throws because he obviously did. But I think where he made some big plays, huge plays, was running the football. On key downs and in key situations, he really sparked them."

Everyone expected a high-scoring game in a bowl pairing the nation's top two offenses, and the teams didn't disappoint as they swapped the lead five times. The 84 combined points topped the 80 points by Colorado and Alabama in 1969 and was one of a handful of records set.

ARIZONA STATE 27, PURDUE 23 (at El Paso, Texas) - Sam Keller showed remarkable poise in his first collegiate start, throwing a 19-yard touchdown pass to Rudy Burgess with 44 seconds left to lead the Sun Devils over the Boilermakers in the Sun Bowl.

Starting for injured star Andrew Walter, the untested sophomore completed all four of his passes on the winning drive for 80 yards in a frantic finish that stunned Purdue and the Sun Bowl-record crowd of 51,288.

Burgess caught Keller's final throw on a screen play, slipped two tackles along the sideline and cut back inside en route to the end zone to give the 21st-ranked Sun Devils (9-3) the lead after Purdue had gone ahead 30 seconds before.

The Boilermakers (7-5) had one more chance to go ahead, but quarterback Kyle Orton's desperation heave into the end zone fell incomplete as time expired.

Keller put on quite a show in place of Walter, going 25-of-45 for 370 yards and three touchdowns.

Orton finished 23-of-47 for 281 yards with three touchdowns and Stubblefield had seven catches for 81 yards.

MINNESOTA 20, ALABAMA 16 (at Nashville, Tenn.) - Marion Barber III ran for 187 yards and a touchdown and teammate Laurence Maroney added 105 yards on the ground to lead Minnesota to a Music City Bowl win.

Barber and Maroney, the only teammates in NCAA history to each rush for 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons, were the only runners to go over 100 yards in a game this season against the Crimson Tide (6-6), which entered with the nation's second-ranked defense.

The Golden Gophers (7-5) ran for 276 yards to overcome three turnovers - including two by Barber - on their first three drives. Still, they nearly gave the game away in the fourth quarter.

Illustrations/Photos: ***
Keywords: COLLEGE, FOOTBALL

Copyright 2005 Bergen Record Corp. All rights reserved.
Louisville hangs onTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
01-01-2005

Louisville hangs on -- Liberty Bowl victory ends Boise State's win streak
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Date: 01-01-2005, Saturday
Section: SPORTS
Edtion: Early Edition

In the highest scoring Liberty Bowl ever, a defensive play by Louisville ended Boise State's 22-game winning streak.

Louisville safety Kerry Rhodes intercepted a pass in the end zone as time expired to preserve No. 7 Louisville's 44-40 victory over 10th-ranked Boise State on Friday in Memphis, Tenn.

"It's a great way to end it," Louisville coach Bobby Petrino said. "A national audience, two teams that were supposed to score over 84 points. I think we hit it right on the top."

Now Louisville will enter the Big East Conference in grand style after handing Boise State its first loss since September 2003 in a game that was the most important in school history for both programs.

"This was big for us," Boise State receiver Chris Carr said. "We don't see ourselves as a non-BCS school or a little school. We see ourselves on the same level as any school we play.

"We wanted to come out here and prove to everybody that we're not a team in the WAC that's not very good, and we just beat up on little teams."

Eric Shelton scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 1-yard run with 6:48 left. Stefan LeFors threw two touchdowns and ran for a third as the Cardinals (11-1), who have never finished ranked higher than 13th, matched a school record for victories in a season.

The Cardinals won their third Liberty Bowl in their final appearance as a Conference USA team.

The Broncos (11-1) had one last chance to win after Art Carmody's 19-yard field goal with 1:10 left put Louisville up by four.

Quarterback Jared Zabransky drove the Broncos to the Louisville 30 before his final pass into the end zone as time expired was intercepted by Rhodes. He more than atoned for his missed interception opportunity in a 41-38 loss on Oct. 14 to then-No. 3 Miami.

"God blessed me to put me in position to make the play, and I made the play," Rhodes said.

The win was a welcome end to a week in which the Cardinals were forced to deal with the news that Petrino had interviewed with LSU about its open coaching job. They didn't seem distracted against the Broncos.

Petrino kept referring to the Cardinals as "we," and asked if that would remain the same, he had a short answer.

"We certainly hope so," Petrino said.

Louisville won only for the second time in seven bowls despite four turnovers. The Cardinals rolled up 564 yards, topping 500 yards for the ninth time this season.

LeFors was 18-of-26 for 193 yards and ran 12 times for 76 yards. The Cardinals rushed for 329 yards against a defense that had been the nation's fourth-best against the run.

"He, particularly running the football, killed us," Boise State coach Dan Hawkins said of LeFors. "That doesn't mean he didn't make some throws because he obviously did. But I think where he made some big plays, huge plays, was running the football. On key downs and in key situations, he really sparked them."

Everyone expected a high-scoring game in a bowl pairing the nation's top two offenses, and the teams didn't disappoint as they swapped the lead five times. The 84 combined points topped the 80 points by Colorado and Alabama in 1969 and was one of a handful of records set.

ARIZONA STATE 27, PURDUE 23 (at El Paso, Texas) - Sam Keller showed remarkable poise in his first collegiate start, throwing a 19-yard touchdown pass to Rudy Burgess with 44 seconds left to lead the Sun Devils over the Boilermakers in the Sun Bowl.

Starting for injured star Andrew Walter, the untested sophomore completed all four of his passes on the winning drive for 80 yards in a frantic finish that stunned Purdue and the Sun Bowl-record crowd of 51,288.

Burgess caught Keller's final throw on a screen play, slipped two tackles along the sideline and cut back inside en route to the end zone to give the 21st-ranked Sun Devils (9-3) the lead after Purdue had gone ahead 30 seconds before.

The Boilermakers (7-5) had one more chance to go ahead, but quarterback Kyle Orton's desperation heave into the end zone fell incomplete as time expired.

Keller put on quite a show in place of Walter, going 25-of-45 for 370 yards and three touchdowns.

Orton finished 23-of-47 for 281 yards with three touchdowns and Stubblefield had seven catches for 81 yards.

MINNESOTA 20, ALABAMA 16 (at Nashville, Tenn.) - Marion Barber III ran for 187 yards and a touchdown and teammate Laurence Maroney added 105 yards on the ground to lead Minnesota to a Music City Bowl win.

Barber and Maroney, the only teammates in NCAA history to each rush for 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons, were the only runners to go over 100 yards in a game this season against the Crimson Tide (6-6), which entered with the nation's second-ranked defense.

The Golden Gophers (7-5) ran for 276 yards to overcome three turnovers - including two by Barber - on their first three drives. Still, they nearly gave the game away in the fourth quarter.

Illustrations/Photos: ***
Keywords: COLLEGE, FOOTBALL

Copyright 2005 Bergen Record Corp. All rights reserved.
Louisville hangs onTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
01-01-2005

Louisville hangs on -- Liberty Bowl victory ends Boise State's win streak
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Date: 01-01-2005, Saturday
Section: SPORTS
Edtion: Early Edition

In the highest scoring Liberty Bowl ever, a defensive play by Louisville ended Boise State's 22-game winning streak.

Louisville safety Kerry Rhodes intercepted a pass in the end zone as time expired to preserve No. 7 Louisville's 44-40 victory over 10th-ranked Boise State on Friday in Memphis, Tenn.

"It's a great way to end it," Louisville coach Bobby Petrino said. "A national audience, two teams that were supposed to score over 84 points. I think we hit it right on the top."

Now Louisville will enter the Big East Conference in grand style after handing Boise State its first loss since September 2003 in a game that was the most important in school history for both programs.

"This was big for us," Boise State receiver Chris Carr said. "We don't see ourselves as a non-BCS school or a little school. We see ourselves on the same level as any school we play.

"We wanted to come out here and prove to everybody that we're not a team in the WAC that's not very good, and we just beat up on little teams."

Eric Shelton scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 1-yard run with 6:48 left. Stefan LeFors threw two touchdowns and ran for a third as the Cardinals (11-1), who have never finished ranked higher than 13th, matched a school record for victories in a season.

The Cardinals won their third Liberty Bowl in their final appearance as a Conference USA team.

The Broncos (11-1) had one last chance to win after Art Carmody's 19-yard field goal with 1:10 left put Louisville up by four.

Quarterback Jared Zabransky drove the Broncos to the Louisville 30 before his final pass into the end zone as time expired was intercepted by Rhodes. He more than atoned for his missed interception opportunity in a 41-38 loss on Oct. 14 to then-No. 3 Miami.

"God blessed me to put me in position to make the play, and I made the play," Rhodes said.

The win was a welcome end to a week in which the Cardinals were forced to deal with the news that Petrino had interviewed with LSU about its open coaching job. They didn't seem distracted against the Broncos.

Petrino kept referring to the Cardinals as "we," and asked if that would remain the same, he had a short answer.

"We certainly hope so," Petrino said.

Louisville won only for the second time in seven bowls despite four turnovers. The Cardinals rolled up 564 yards, topping 500 yards for the ninth time this season.

LeFors was 18-of-26 for 193 yards and ran 12 times for 76 yards. The Cardinals rushed for 329 yards against a defense that had been the nation's fourth-best against the run.

"He, particularly running the football, killed us," Boise State coach Dan Hawkins said of LeFors. "That doesn't mean he didn't make some throws because he obviously did. But I think where he made some big plays, huge plays, was running the football. On key downs and in key situations, he really sparked them."

Everyone expected a high-scoring game in a bowl pairing the nation's top two offenses, and the teams didn't disappoint as they swapped the lead five times. The 84 combined points topped the 80 points by Colorado and Alabama in 1969 and was one of a handful of records set.

ARIZONA STATE 27, PURDUE 23 (at El Paso, Texas) - Sam Keller showed remarkable poise in his first collegiate start, throwing a 19-yard touchdown pass to Rudy Burgess with 44 seconds left to lead the Sun Devils over the Boilermakers in the Sun Bowl.

Starting for injured star Andrew Walter, the untested sophomore completed all four of his passes on the winning drive for 80 yards in a frantic finish that stunned Purdue and the Sun Bowl-record crowd of 51,288.

Burgess caught Keller's final throw on a screen play, slipped two tackles along the sideline and cut back inside en route to the end zone to give the 21st-ranked Sun Devils (9-3) the lead after Purdue had gone ahead 30 seconds before.

The Boilermakers (7-5) had one more chance to go ahead, but quarterback Kyle Orton's desperation heave into the end zone fell incomplete as time expired.

Keller put on quite a show in place of Walter, going 25-of-45 for 370 yards and three touchdowns.

Orton finished 23-of-47 for 281 yards with three touchdowns and Stubblefield had seven catches for 81 yards.

MINNESOTA 20, ALABAMA 16 (at Nashville, Tenn.) - Marion Barber III ran for 187 yards and a touchdown and teammate Laurence Maroney added 105 yards on the ground to lead Minnesota to a Music City Bowl win.

Barber and Maroney, the only teammates in NCAA history to each rush for 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons, were the only runners to go over 100 yards in a game this season against the Crimson Tide (6-6), which entered with the nation's second-ranked defense.

The Golden Gophers (7-5) ran for 276 yards to overcome three turnovers - including two by Barber - on their first three drives. Still, they nearly gave the game away in the fourth quarter.

Illustrations/Photos: ***
Keywords: COLLEGE, FOOTBALL

Copyright 2005 Bergen Record Corp. All rights reserved.