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Senate OKs teacher pay raise plan BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

The Mississippi Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a plan to raise teacher pay and reward academic progress at schools. The plan would give teachers an additional $1,500 in July and another $1,000 a year later. After that, teachers could become eligible for merit raises. Under the plan, cur-

rent Mississippi teachers would see a $3,500 increase in pay by July 2015. “I’ve received a lot of positive feedback on this plan. I think our teachers will feel like it is fair,” said Sen. Rita Parks (R-Alcorn, Tishomingo). “We have removed the criteria and some of the meaningless items from the bill the House had sent us.” Parks said the plan raises beginning salaries to help keep Missis-

sippi’s teachers from going to work in other states. “This plan establishes a true merit pay plan in Mississippi,” she added. “It is very important that we are making teacher starting pay competitive with surrounding states.” Mississippi has long had some of the lowest teacher salaries in the naPlease see TEACHERS | 2

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Alderman J.C. Hill honored for service BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

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Corinth High School juniors Shelby McElwain and Kate Mitchell practice their evil face at a recent dress rehearsal of “Cinderella.” The two CHS students play the role of evil stepsisters Anastasia and Drizella.

CHS students staging ‘Cinderella’ BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

It’s 6:30 sharp on a recent Tuesday night at the Corinth High School auditorium. Kids, ages 15 to 18, fill seats around the room while main cast members stand on stage ... waiting, talking, texting and snapping selfies.

CHS Drama teacher Kelly Treadway announces at the top of her lungs, “it’s time, folks.” Time for the first of three scheduled full show dress rehearsals of “Cinderella.” Public performances of the all-student play are set for March 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. and

March 23 at 2 p.m. Even though students have two weeks before the first show, they still have a tough task ahead of them. They must learn their lines, songs and steps before Spring Break fever hits Friday and stuPlease see CINDERELLA | 2

A Corinth alderman has always felt the need to do more. Ward 4 Alderman J.C. Hill was recently honored for his dedicated service to the Selective Service System. The 63-year-old received a letter of appreciation along with a certificate for being a 10-year member of the Mississippi District Appeal Board. “This is my way to serve my country since I wasn’t in the military,” said Hill. “I take great pride in serving. The alderman became a member of the appeal board after a former member asked him to serve. “Willie (Walker) wanted me to serve in his place and wrote a letter of recommendation for me,” said Hill. “It’s something a person has to be interested in and committed to doing.” According to the Selective Service System website, District Appeal Boards are located in each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and Virgin Islands. The law requires at least one such board within the area of each federal judicial district in the United States and within each territory and possession. Members, who are uncompensated civilian volunteers, are appointed by the direc-

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Corinth Alderman J.C. Hill recently was honored by the Selective Service System. tor of Selective Service in the name of the president. Each is a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age, not an active or retired member of the Armed Forces or any reserve component of the Armed Forces, a resident of the geographical area in the federal judicial district over which his or her particular board has jurisdiction, and meets all of the other membership requirements of the law and regulations. The volunteer citizens are charged with protecting the individual rights of all registrants presenting claims should a military draft be reinstated. “The training is in-depth

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Weekend yard, bake sale will supply snack packs BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Pinecrest Baptist Church is using a sale to continue an important ministry to children. The church is hosting a twoday yard and bake sale Friday and Saturday to raise funds for Pinecrest Weekend Snackpacks for Kids Charity. Since the ministry started in March of 2011, more than 10,000 snack packs have been sent home with children in Alcorn County. “We supply foods they can eat without much supervision since most of them are by themselves on the weekend,” said founder R.M Brooks. Breakfast and lunch will be available both days of the sale which runs from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church’s family life center. “We would like to raise $2,500, but we will be happy with whatever we get,” said Brooks of the annual event. Each Friday during the

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school year, PWSK volunteers get 200 bags ready to go home with children. Behind the work of volunteers, who fill and distribute the snacks, along with the many prayers from PWSK, snack packs are able to be delivered to children at each elementary school in Alcorn County. “We have 25 church members meet each week to get the bags ready,” added Brooks. In 2012, the program received a tax-exempt 501 ©3 non-profit status. This year, a partnership with Mid-South Food Bank, in Memphis, Tenn., has helped keep costs down. Brooks started the program after being saved. “I felt like the Lord was calling me to do something to help children,” he said. (Those interested in making a donation to the charity can do so by sending it to the PWSK Fund at SouthBank on Harper Road or to PWSK, 313 Pinecrest Road, Corinth, Ms. 38834.)

Mary Louise Bell gets bread ready to be served during the first Lenten Luncheon of the new year. The First United Methodist Women have been in charge of the annual event for 34 years. The luncheons, held each Wednesday at noon, will continue through April 9. Related photo on Page 2.

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Lenten luncheons First United Methodist Women Glenda Andrews (left) and Mary Louise Bell hand out luncheons during the first Wednesday of the annual event. Lunches are $6 each Wednesday and continue through April 9.

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with many mock situations to help us determine if an individual qualifies as exempt or to be released,” said Hill, one of 21 members of the board in Mississippi.

“District Appeal Boards are a vital component of the Selective Service System,” said Keith A. Scragg, Region II Director. “Our agency’s ability to contribute to the national defense rests largely on its uncompensated volunteers like Mr. Hill who nobly serve.”

dents are beach bound for a week. Quajae Fisher is a senior who is clearly the class clown. He’s been in a several plays at CHS — for “Cinderella,” he plays the role of the Grand Duke. “I love acting. It’s awesome getting to have fun with my friends and pretend to be these funny characters,” the 18-yearold says as he relaxes in one of the many empty auditorium chairs. “Getting acquainted with people I don’t normally get to is pretty cool. We all make new friends during these plays.” The room is filled with mumbling and laughter, when Treadway makes another loud announcement to her students, “everyone get in your places for the ball room scene.” Fisher jumps from his seat to hunt for his dance partner. Kate Mitchell, who last played the white rabbit in the school’s version of “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.”, locks hands with

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Corinth High School freshmen Lexi Steed and Victoria Smith, who plays the role of Pumpkins, and senior Hannah Shea, who plays the role of a townsperson, crowd together for a selfie on the set of “Cinderella.” Fisher. The two begin to practice the Waltz, along with the other nine couples on stage. Mitchell is playing the role of Drizella, one of the evil step sisters. “We joke around in the hallways and call each other by our play names. We have a lot of fun,” Fisher says as he shares banter with Mitchell.

Treadway claps her hands twice and signals the sound guy to cue the music. As the music starts, the students get serious and start dancing with their partner. “These kids really do love to put on a show,” the teacher says.

Senate plan, teachers in schools that maintain an A or B from one year to the next would be eligible for merit pay, as would teachers in schools that move up a letter grade from year to year. Each school maintaining an A or moving up a letter grade would receive $100 per student, and each maintaining a B would receive $75 per student. Administrators would decide how to divide the money among teachers.

District 1 Rep. Lester “Bubba” Carpenter (RAlcorn, Tishomingo) says the plan will “definitely go to conference.” “I feel like a fair bill will come out of all this,” he said. “A bill we can all support.” No mater what happens, Bain says one thing is for certain. “Teachers will get a raise this year,” he said. (The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

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tion. The House passed its own teacher pay raise plan in early February. The two Republicancontrolled chambers must agree on a single plan before anything can go to Republican Gov. Phil Bryant, who has said he generally favors increasing teachers’ compensation. The House could concur and accept the Senate

plan, or the two chambers could go to conference where negotiations could take up to two weeks. “I feel like we will head to conference, but I plan to concur because it is the fastest way for our teachers to get a raise,” said District 2 Rep. Nick Bain (D-Alcorn) via phone from the state capital. “The Senate’s plan is a good one.” “It treats our teachers with more respect and they are treated equally,” Bain added.

The House plan would provide $4,250 over four years, but experienced teachers would have to meet certain requirements to collect the full amount. Teachers would receive $1,500 spread over the first two years. Then, if state revenue continues to grow at least 3 percent a year, they would get a projected raise of $2,750 over the third and fourth years of the plan. Those in their first five

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BOONEVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Icy roads may be to blame for a head-on crash that injured three children early Monday. A 16-year-old driver in a 1978 Monte Carlo was westbound on Mississippi Highway 4 around 7:20 a.m. when she lost control and struck a 2002 Buick Rendezvous head-on, said Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop F spokesman Trooper Ray Hall. The Rendezvous was driven by Patricia T. Yates, 69, of Booneville. An 8-year-old passenger in Yatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vehicle was airlifted to LeBonheur Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medical Center in Memphis, Tenn., with serious injuries. Yates, a 16-year-old passenger and a 15-year-old passenger were transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Booneville with moderate injuries. The 14-year-old and 8-year-old were ejected from the vehicle. The driver of the Monte Carlo

On March 6, 1836, the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, fell to Mexican forces after a 13-day siege. Â

On this date: In 1834, the city of York in Upper Canada was incorporated as Toronto. In 1853, Verdiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opera â&#x20AC;&#x153;La Traviataâ&#x20AC;? premiered in Venice, Italy. In 1857, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Dred Scott v. Sandford that Scott, a slave, was not an American citizen and could not sue for his freedom in federal court. In 1912, Oreo sandwich cookies were first introduced by the National Biscuit Co. In 1933, a national bank holiday declared by President Franklin D. Roosevelt aimed at calming panicked depositors went into effect. Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak, wounded in an attempt on Rooseveltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life the previous month, died at a Miami hospital at age 59. In 1944, U.S. heavy bombers staged the first full-scale American raid on Berlin during World War II. In 1953, Georgy Malenkov was named premier of the Soviet Union a day after the death of Josef Stalin. In 1964, heavyweight boxing champion Cassius Clay officially changed his name to Muhammad Ali. In 1967, the daughter of Josef Stalin, Svetlana Alliluyeva, appeared at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi and declared her intention to defect to the West. In 1970, a bomb being built inside a Greenwich Village townhouse by the radical Weathermen accidentally went off, destroying the house and killing three group members. In 1983, in a case that drew much notoriety, a woman was gang-raped atop a pool table in a tavern in New Bedford, Mass., called Big Danâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; four men were later convicted of the attack. In 1994, Greek actress-turned-politician Melina Mercouri, 73, died in New York. Â

Ten years ago: President George W. Bush, playing host to Mexican President Vicente Fox at his Texas ranch, backed off on plans to require frequent Mexican travelers to the U.S. to be fingerprinted and photographed before crossing the border, a reversal welcomed by Fox. A water taxi capsized in Baltimoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inner Harbor, killing five people.

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was uninjured. The names of the teenagers and child were not released. Hall said it appears road conditions may have contributed to the crash. More than 50 crashes were reported on highways throughout Northeast Mississippi Monday due to icing on roads. Troopers assisted more than 70 motorists involved in crashes or who slid off the road due to the ice.

McNairy Forestry agency plans dinner meeting SELMER, Tenn. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The McNairy County Forestry Association has scheduled its spring dinner meeting for March 27. The annual event is slated to begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastview Civic Center. A BBQ dinner with trimmings will be served as the county association celebrates its recent award. Those interested are asked to RSVP. For more information call Judi Mashburn 645-9384, Pete Moditz

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A Decatur County man has been indicted on charges of kidnapping and murder in the disappearance of nursing student Holly Bobo nearly three years ago. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation searched the home of 29-year-old Zachary Adams in connection with the case last week. That home is in the Holladay community, about 15 miles from Boboâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home near Parsons in rural West Ten-

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HERNANDO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A sentencing hearing for 19-year-old Charles Dalton Shoemake, who pleaded guilty in the 2012 slaying of an Olive Branch man, has been continued to March 18. Shoemake, of Olive Branch, pleaded guilty on Jan. 14 to the slaying of Paul Victor III, his 21-year-old neighbor. Shoemake and 24-yearold Nicholas McDaniel Walker were arrested and charged soon after the 2012 slaying. Walker has not entered a plea, and his trial has been set for May 5.

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nessee. TBI Director Mark Gwyn announced the charges against Adams at a news conference on Wednesday afternoon. He would not say what new evidence has come to light in the case. Adams was arrested on Friday in an unrelated case. He was indicted Wednesday and is held without bond. Bobo disappeared on April 13, 2011. Her brother told authorities he saw a man leading her into the woods.

PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING THE REDISTRICTING OF ALCORN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI Notice is hereby given that on February 3, 2014, the Board of Supervisors of Alcorn County, Mississippi took up for consideration the matter of approval and adoption of a proposed correction to the plan of redistricting Alcorn County, Mississippi, which plan was originally adopted on September 3, 2013, as a result of population shifts reflected in the 201 0 U.S. Census. Following careful study and development of a plan of redistricting, following a public hearing held to gather input from Alcorn County citizens, and following adoption of the plan on September 3, 2013, and upon recognition of an error in the description of a portion of the boundary between the 3rd District and 4th District, Supervisor Gary Ross moved the adoption of the following Board Order: ORDER REAPPORTIONING ALCORN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI INTO FIVE SUPERVISORSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; DISTRICTS, TO BE EFFECTIVE AND USED BEGINNING WITH THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION AND IN ALL ELECTIONS THEREAFTER WHEREAS, Alcorn County, Mississippi, has found it necessary to redistrict Alcorn County generally, and the five Supervisorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Districts specifically, as a result of information provided to Alcorn County from the 2010 U.S Census; and WHEREAS, Alcorn County has undertaken to establish a proposed plan for redistricting the five Supervisorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Districts so as to preserve the principle of â&#x20AC;&#x153;one man-one vote,â&#x20AC;? and has further undertaken to assure that the plan is established in a manner that ensures fair and effective representation of all minority groups residing in the County and ensures that there is no dilution in minority voting strength; and WHEREAS, the proposed redistricting plan keeps each District contiguous and as compact as possible, and further, to the extent possible, keeps intact communities with established ties of common interest and association, whether historical, racial, economic, ethnic, religious or otherwise; and WHEREAS, the proposed redistricting plan has been available for public inspection and a noticed public hearing held to receive public comment thereon; WHEREAS, the proposed redistricting plan was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on September 3, 2013; and WHEREAS, following adoption of the redistricting plan on September 3, 2013, it was discovered that an error had been made in describing one portion of the boundary between the 3rd District and 4th District, and that upon discovery of the error, the boundary line between the 3rd District and 4th District was corrected and re-described; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid correction would cause only a slight change to the population counts in the 3rd District and 4th District; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors deems it necessary to correct the error made in the redistricting plan adopted September 3, 2013, to accurately reflect the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original intent.

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NOW THEREFORE, it is: ORDERED, that the proposed corrected redistricting plan for the five Alcorn County Supervisorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Districts, correcting the description of the boundary between the 3rd District and 4th District be, and is hereby accepted and approved. FURTHER ORDERED, that the legal descriptions for the five new Supervisorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Districts shall be on file in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Alcorn County, Mississippi and shall be available and open for inspection by any citizen.

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FURTHER ORDERED, that Alcorn County be redistricted in accordance with the newly drawn districts as described hereinabove. FURTHER ORDERED, that beginning with the next general county election and all general county elections thereafter, all elections in Alcorn County shall be held in accord with the districts herein established. FURTHER ORDERED, that the Registrar of Alcorn County, Mississippi, is hereby directed to rearrange the voting rolls of the qualified electors of the County of Alcorn in accordance with the districts established herein so as to complete the preparation of voting rolls in ample time for use in the next general county election. FURTHER ORDERED, that all resolutions, or parts of resolutions of Alcorn County, Mississippi, in conflict with this resolution be, and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.

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FURTHER ORDERED, that the establishment of this plan is necessary in order to comply with state and federal law, and to conduct county elections so as to permit electors and taxpayers within Alcorn County to participate in the election of members of county government, this being essential to the preservation of the health, welfare and civil rights of the citizens of Alcorn County, Mississippi. FURTHER ORDERED, that this Order be in full force and effect from and after February 3, 2014. FURTHER ORDERED, that any and all other steps necessary in order to properly effectuate the changes contemplated herein be, and the same are hereby authorized.

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Supervisor Tim Mitchell seconded the motion to adopt such Order, and upon being put to a vote, the motion passed unanimously. WHEREUPON, THE FOREGOING Order was declared passed and adopted at the meeting of the Alcorn County Board of Supervisors on the 3rd day of February, 2014.

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Obama vs. Putin: Echoes of 1961 BY DICK MORRIS AND EILEEN MCGANN While many are justifiably criticizing President Obama’s weak response to the Russian invasion of the Crimea, we should dig deeper and ask if his undermining of our defense readiness and his policy of soft diplomacy have actually enabled Putin’s seizure of the province. History suggests that when American presidents show weakness, Russia is swift to move in and exploit it. Obviously, for example, Jimmy Carter’s failure to cope with the Iranian hostage crisis played a role in encouraging Soviet Leader Leonid Brezhnev to believe he could get away with invading Afghanistan. But another, even more personal metaphor comes to mind: The way Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev felt he could have his way with the inexperienced new president he faced in 1961. The first few months of his presidency were not kind to JFK. Three months into his presidency, he had shown weakness by ordering the Cuban exiles to attack at the Bay of Pigs and then failing to order aerial support to the forces trapped on the beach. What seemed diplomatic to Kennedy must have appeared to Khrushchev as hesitation and weakness. Then, two months later, JFK met the Soviet Leader in Vienna for a summit conference. The new young leader was no match for the wily Soviet tactician. Used to maneuvering around the likes of Stalin, Khrushchev was less than impressed by the young man who confronted him. After their first session together, Kennedy complained that he had not done well and, reportedly, ordered his doctor to give him shots to improve his energy level. He had left Khrushchev with the distinct impression that he was not ready for prime time. This initial impression of weakness and even naivete had grave consequences that almost plunged the world into war. Within a few months of the Vienna summit, Khrushchev threatened to close the access routes to West Berlin that crossed East German territory. Had he followed through on his threat, the west would have had no alternative but to shoot its way through to supply the isolated but highly symbolic city. As long as Eisenhower was president, Khrushchev did not dare to take this fateful step. The former World War II commander could hardly have been accused of naivete and a nuclear response was likely to follow any such provocation. But with Kennedy, Khrushchev felt he could take the chance. The crisis in Berlin forced Kennedy to increase defense spending, call up reserves, and threaten a military response should Khrushchev carry out his threat. The confrontation exposed Soviet weakness and, specifically, its inability to hit the U.S. with nuclear weapons. The resulting outrage among the members of the Soviet Politboro forced Khrushchev’s hand and led to the Cuban Missile Crisis where the world was on the brink of nuclear war. Eventually, Kennedy was to find his sea legs and adjust to the powers of his office. Khrushchev was forced to revise his opinion of the young president when Kennedy faced him down and forced him to pull missiles out of Cuba. Has Putin’s estimate of Obama led directly to his decision to invade the Crimea? Did Obama’s inability to stand up to Syrian president Assad leave the Russian leader with doubts about the American’s strength? Did his decision, right after taking office, to scrap American missile deployment in Eastern Europe — handing Putin his cheapest victory — lead the Russians to question our president’s strategic sense? Did Obama’s cave-in to Iran cause Putin to think he could get away with aggression? Does Obama’s weakness invite aggression as surely as Neville Chamberlain’s did? (Dick Morris, former advisor to the Clinton administration, is a commentator and writer. He is also a columnist for the New York Post and The Hill. His wife, Eileen McGann is an attorney and consultant.)

Prayer for today Lord God, I pray that I may be fair, and not pass judgment on those whom I like or those whom I dislike, andç so bring unhappy regrets. May I remember that, though hasty judgment often may be temporary, the gain or loss of a friend may be permanent. Amen.

A verse to share “Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.” -- 1 Samuel 12:24

Opposing beliefs would benefit from compromise In Arizona has come a test of the motto conservative Christians like to invoke: “Hate the sin, love the sinner.” Republican Governor Jan Brewer has vetoed the “religious freedom bill” passed by the Republican legislature. While there is no mention in the bill of same-sex marriage, or even homosexuals, most people believe same-sex marriage and homosexuals were the targets of the proposed law. Proponents asserted Senate Bill 1062 was written to protect the “free exercise of religion” for businesses and their employees. U.S. citizens already enjoy that protection under the First Amendment, but the bill’s backers believed that further protections were needed due to the aggressive posture taken by many gay rights advocates pushing for legal and societal approval of same-sex marriage. In her veto announcement, Gov. Brewer said, “Religious liberty is a core American and Arizona value — so is nondiscrimination.” Sometimes these values are in conflict, as with the Arizona legislation and the Obama administration’s attempt to impose its contraceptive mandate in the Affordable Care Act on Hobby Lobby and the Little Sisters

of the Poor. There are legal challenges to religious conscience in other states, Cal i n c l u d i n g Thomas New Mexico, where a Columnist photography company refused to take pictures at a gay couple’s civil-commitment ceremony and Oregon, where a bakery refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple. After protests, that bakery closed its storefront, only to reopen almost immediately as an in-home bakery. Clearly, conservative Christian values are under assault in today’s culture. But two other points should be made. One is the danger when one’s faith is forced on people who do not share it. The second is that people who don’t share those religious beliefs err when they seek to force people of faith to embrace their beliefs and practices. Balance and humility ought to be pursued by both sides. Let us recall our history. Religion was once wrongly used by some to condemn interracial marriage. In some churches, the Bible was misused to justify countless forms of discrimination against African

Americans. Women, too, were thought by some Christians to be inferior to men and, therefore, it was believed just to deny them the same rights and privileges enjoyed by men. The Bible was sometimes employed to keep women from voting, establishing credit or owning property. Women were to be “submissive” to their husbands, thereby inhibiting their demands for the vote and their calls for gender equality. The biblical thing to do for the Oregon cake business was to bake the cake for the gay couple. If businesses can refuse to serve such people based on the religious beliefs of its owners or employees, they wouldn’t be in business very long. Then there’s the flip side. Should Muslim women be forced to go without their bodies and heads covered because an employer of another faith demands it? Should a Catholic priest be required to marry a divorced couple, if he abides by his church’s fundamental tenets? You see where this can lead? Virtually every decision about competing interests requires that one belief will be “discriminated against.” There is a higher law and it incorporates grace and mercy. When offered the

opportunity to condemn “the woman taken in adultery,” Jesus, faced by her angry accusers, bent down and started to write in the dirt with his finger (John 8:2-11) before saying, “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” Slowly the crowd drifted away. After the crowd was gone, Jesus turned to the woman and asked: “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” “No one, Lord,” she replied. “Neither do I condemn you,” he declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.” Conservative Christians should not be in the condemnation business, but in the restoration business. The Christian bakers who refused to bake the cake might have used their opportunity to tell the gay couple about the God who loves them more then they could ever love each other. That would have been a proper — and biblical — exercise of their faith and religious freedom under the First Amendment’s free speech clause. (Cal Thomas is the host of “After Hours with Cal Thomas” on the FOX News Channel. Readers may email him at tmseditors@ tribune.com.)

Obama needs to tune out the War Party With Vladimir Putin’s dispatch of Russian troops into Crimea, our war hawks are breathing fire. Russophobia is rampant and the op-ed pages are ablaze here. Barack Obama should tune them out, and reflect on how Cold War presidents dealt with far graver clashes with Moscow. When Red Army tank divisions crushed the Hungarian freedom fighters in 1956, killing 50,000, Eisenhower did not lift a finger. When Khrushchev built the Berlin Wall, JFK went to Berlin and gave a speech. When Warsaw Pact troops crushed the Prague Spring in 1968, LBJ did nothing. When, Moscow ordered Gen. Wojciech Jaruzelski to smash Solidarity, Ronald Reagan refused to put Warsaw in default. These presidents saw no vital U.S. interest imperiled in these Soviet actions, however brutal. They sensed that time was on our side in the Cold War. And history has proven them right. What is the U.S. vital interest in Crimea? Zero. From Catherine the Great to Khrushchev, the peninsula belonged to Russia.

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The people of Crimea are 60 percent ethnic Russians. A n d s h o u l d Pat C r i m e a Buchanan vote to secede from Columnist Ukraine, upon what moral ground would we stand to deny them the right, when we bombed Serbia for 78 days to bring about the secession of Kosovo? Across Europe, nations have been breaking apart since the end of the Cold War. Out of the Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia came 24 nations. Scotland is voting on secession this year. Catalonia may be next. Yet, today, we have the Wall Street Journal describing Russia’s sending of soldiers to occupy airfields in Ukraine as a “blitzkrieg” that “brings the threat of war to the heart of Europe,” though Crimea is east even of what we used to call Eastern Europe. The Journal wants the aircraft carrier George H.

W. Bush sent to the Eastern Mediterranean and warships of the U.S. Sixth Fleet sent into the Black Sea. But why? We have no alliance that mandates our fighting Russia over Crimea. We have no vital interest there. Why send a flotilla other than to act tough, escalate the crisis and risk a clash? The Washington Post urges an ultimatum to Putin: Get out of Crimea, or we impose sanctions that could “sink the Russian financial system.” While we and the EU could cripple Russia’s economy and bring down her banks, is this wise? What if Moscow responds by cutting off credits to Ukraine, calling in Kiev’s debts, refusing to buy her goods and raising the price of oil and gas? This would leave the EU and us with responsibility for a basket-case nation the size of France and four times as populous as Greece. Are Angela Merkel and the EU ready to take on that load, after bailing out the PIIGS -- Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece and Spain?

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This is not a call to ignore what is going on, but to understand it and act in the long-term interests of the United States. Putin is taking a serious risk. If Russia annexes Crimea, no major nation will recognize it as legitimate, and he could lose the rest of Ukraine forever. Should he slice off and annex eastern Ukraine, he could ignite a civil war and second Cold War. Time is not necessarily on Putin’s side here. John Kerry could be right on that. But as for the hawkish howls, to have Ukraine and Georgia brought into NATO, that would give these nations, deep inside Russia’s space, the kind of war guarantees the Kaiser gave Austria in 1914 and the Brits gave the Polish colonels in March 1939. Those war guarantees led to two world wars, which historians may yet conclude were the death blows of Western civilization. (Daily Corinthian columnist Pat Buchanan is an American conservative political commentator, author, syndicated columnist, politician and broadcaster.)

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Senate blocks confirmation WASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; President Barack Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice to lead the Justice Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Civil Rights Division was blocked by bipartisan Senate opposition Wednesday in an emotional postscript to the long-ago murder of a Philadelphia policeman and the legal help his killer received. The vote against advancing Debo Adegbile toward confirmation was 47-52, shy of the majority needed under new procedures Democrats put in place late last year to overcome Republican stalling tactics. In this case, though, to the dismay of civil rights organizations and the White House, Democratic desertions played a decisive role in the outcome. Eight members of Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s party joined all 44 Republicans in preventing a final vote. Obama swiftly condemned the action. In a statement, he called it a â&#x20AC;&#x153;travesty based on wildly unfair character attacks against a good and qualified public servant.â&#x20AC;? Â

Court: Law doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t prohibit photos

BOSTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A man who took cellphone photos up the skirts of women riding the Boston subway did not violate state law because the women were not nude or partially nude, Massachusettsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; highest court ruled Wednesday. The Supreme Judicial

Court overruled a lower court that had upheld charges against Michael Robertson, who was arrested in August 2010 by transit police who set up a sting after getting reports that he was using his cellphone to take photos and video up female ridersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; skirts and dresses. The ruling prompted top Beacon Hill lawmakers to pledge to update state law. Existing so-called Peeping Tom laws protect people from being photographed in dressing rooms and bathrooms when nude or partially nude, but the way the law is written, it does not protect clothed people in public areas, the court said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A female passenger on a MBTA trolley who is wearing a skirt, dress, or the like covering these parts of her body is not a person who is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;partially nude,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; no matter what is or is not underneath the skirt by way of underwear or other clothing,â&#x20AC;? the court said in its ruling. Â

New SAT essay will be optional

WASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Essay optional. No penalties for wrong answers. The SAT college entrance exam is undergoing sweeping revisions. Changes in the annual test that millions of students take will also do away with some vocabulary words such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;prevaricatorâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;sagaciousâ&#x20AC;? in favor of words more commonly used in school and on the job. College Board of-

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ficials said Wednesday the update â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the first since 2005 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is needed to make the exam better representative of what students study in high school and the skills they need to succeed in college and afterward. The test should offer â&#x20AC;&#x153;worthy challenges, not artificial obstacles,â&#x20AC;? said College Board President David Coleman at an event in Austin, Texas. The new exam will be rolled out in 2016, so this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ninth graders will be the first to take it, in their junior year. The new SAT will continue to test reading, writing and math skills, with an emphasis on analysis. Scoring will return to a 1,600-point scale last used in 2004, with a separate score for the optional essay. Â

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Rep. Holland returns following surgery JACKSON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A longtime Mississippi lawmaker is back at work in the House of Representatives. Democrat Rep. Steve Holland of Plantersville returned to the Capitol Wednesday, and his colleagues greeted him with a standing ovation and ringing cowbells. In late January, the 58-year-old Holland was taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson complaining of abdominal pain. He underwent gall bladder surgery, and later had a second procedure to relieve drainage. Holland has been in the state House since 1984, and he represents portions of Lee County. Â

Facebook: No posts about illegal guns

PSC names Collier executive secretary

ALBANY, N.Y. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Under pressure from gun control advocates, Facebook agreed Wednesday to delete posts from users seeking to buy or sell weapons illegally or without a background check. A similar policy will be applied to Instagram, the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photo-sharing network, Facebook said. The measures will be put into effect over the next few weeks at the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest social network, with 1.3 billion active users. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will remove reported posts that explicitly indicate a specific attempt to evade or help others evade the law,â&#x20AC;? the company said in a statement.

JACKSON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Mississippi Public Service Commission has named Katherine Collier as its executive secretary. The three-member commission voted unanimously Tuesday to name Collier to replace Brian Ray, who plans to retire on June 30. Collier, who must be confirmed by the state Senate, is currently a senior attorney with the commission. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worked for utility regulatory body since 2009, having earlier worked in child support enforcement for the Department of Human Services. Ray has worked for the commission for more than 30 years. As executive secretary, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the

chief administrator for the agency. Collier, a Scooba native, will retain her current salary of $90,000 a year. Ray makes $85,000. Â

Aldermen adopt diversity proposal

OXFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Oxford Board of Aldermen has adopted a resolution that spells out the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official stance when it comes to discrimination and diversity. With Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action, Oxford became the third Mississippi city where a major university is located to adopt the diversity resolution. The others are Starkville and Hattiesburg. The resolutions are all similar and specifically include lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender protection in the citiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; official, policy statement on diversity. Oxford Alderman John Morgan said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oxfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an open community, and everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s welcome here.â&#x20AC;?

Chamber of Commerce CEO Jon Maynard says the diversity statement would help with the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic development. Â

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Funeral services for David Lee Poindexter, 71, of Corinth, are set for 11 a.m. Friday at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with burial at Dogwood Cemetery. Visitation is today from 5-8 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. until service time. Mr. Poindexter died March 4, 2014 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born March 1, 1943, he retired as a millwright from Intex Plastics and was a member of Fraley’s Chapel Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Joan Poindexter; two daughters, Nikki Lambert (Kevin) of Michie, Tenn. and Emily Ferguson (Curtis) of Guthrie, Okla.; one granddaughter, Kelsey Lambert; one step-granddaughter, Chandler Ferguson; one brother Timothy Poindexter (Patty) of Corinth; several nieces, nephews, other family members and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents David “Dude” and Ida Mae Simmons Poindexter. Bro. Ferrell Hester will ofciate the service. Online condolences can be left at magnoliafuneralhome.net

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Mississippi baby, 31⁄2, was first case Associated Press

A second baby born with the AIDS virus may have had her infection put into remission and possibly cured by very early treatment — in this instance, four hours after birth. Doctors revealed the case Wednesday at an AIDS conference in Boston. The girl was born in suburban Los Angeles last April, a month after researchers announced the rst case from Mississippi. That was a medical rst that led doctors worldwide to rethink how fast and hard to treat infants born with HIV, and the California doctors followed that example. In another AIDS-related development, scientists have modied genes in the blood cells of a dozen adults to help them resist HIV. The results give hope that this approach might one day free at least some people from needing medicines to keep HIV under control, a form of cure. That study was published in Thursday’s New England Journal of Medicine. The Mississippi baby is now 312 and seems HIVfree despite no treatment for about two years. The

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Former IRS official refuses to testify WASHINGTON — The former Internal Revenue Service official at the heart of the controversy over the agency’s targeting of conservative groups once again refused to answer questions at a House hearing Wednesday amid signs that a congressional investigation into the affair may be stalling. Lois Lerner headed the IRS division that improperly singled out tea party and other conservative groups for extra scrutiny when they applied for tax-exempt status during the 2010 and 2012 elections. On Wednesday she was recalled to testify before the House Oversight Committee for the second time in a year. But just like the first time, she declined to answer questions about her involvement. Appearing with her lawyer, Lerner invoked her Fifth Amendment rights at least nine times in response to questions by committee Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif. Later, Lerner’s lawyer told reporters she didn’t testify because “we completely lost confidence in the fairness and impartiality of the forum.”

Regulations include cancellation extensions WASHINGTON — Warding off the specter of election-year health insurance cancellations, the Obama administration Wednesday announced a two-year extension for individual policies that don’t meet requirements of the new health care law. The decision helps defuse a political problem for Democrats in tough re-election battles this fall, especially for senators who in 2010 stood with President Barack Obama and voted to pass his health overhaul. The extension was part of a major package of regulations that sets ground rules for 2015, the second year of government-subsidized health insurance markets under Obama’s law — and the first year that larger employers will face a requirement to provide coverage. Hundreds of pages of provisions affecting insurers, employers and consumers were issued by the Treasury Department and the Department of Health and Human Services. It will likely take days for lawyers and consultants to fully assess the implications. The cancellation last fall of at least 4.7 million individual policies was one of the most damaging issues in the transition to a new insurance system under Obama’s law. The wave of cancellations hit around the time that the new HealthCare. gov website was overwhelmed with technical problems that kept many consumers from signing up for coverage.

Los Angeles baby is still getting AIDS medicines, so the status of her infection is not as clear. A host of sophisticated tests at multiple times suggest the LA baby has completely cleared the virus, said Dr. Deborah Persaud, a Johns Hopkins University physician who led the testing. The baby’s signs are different from what doctors see in patients whose infections are merely suppressed by successful treatment, she said. “We don’t know if the baby is in remission ... but it looks like that,” said Dr. Yvonne Bryson, an infectious disease specialist at Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA who consulted on the girl’s care. Doctors are cautious about suggesting she has been cured, “but that’s obviously our hope,” Bryson said. Most HIV-infected moms in the U.S. get AIDS medicines during pregnancy, which greatly cuts the chances they will pass the virus to their babies. The Mississippi baby’s mom received no prenatal care and her HIV was discovered during labor. Doctors started the baby on treatment 30 hours after birth, even before tests could determine whether she was infected. The LA baby was born

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state issued its rst legal-marijuana business license Wednesday, launching a new phase in the state’s ambitious effort to regulate a market that has been illegal for more than 75 years. Sean Green, who has operated medical marijuana dispensaries in Spokane and the Seattle suburb of Shoreline, proclaimed the document “beautiful” as it was handed to him at a state Liquor Control Board meeting in Olympia. The license will allow him to grow 21,000 square feet of cannabis at his Spokane facility — the rst pot that will be grown for sale under the highly taxed system approved by voters in 2012. The possession of marijuana became legal for adults over 21 soon after the vote, but it’s still illegal to grow or sell it for recreational use until pot shops open in the state later this year. Green plans to start by raising marijuana starter plants to sell to other growers, and later expand to growing buds for retail pot shops. “Cannabis prohibition is over,” Green declared to applause from a room packed with his supporters. “I’m coming home with jobs, Spokane.” Sales began Jan. 1 in Colorado, the only other state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. But Colorado already had a regulated medical marijuana system and simply began by allowing medical dispensaries to sell recreational pot. Washington had no reg-

ulated medical system. The Liquor Control Board said Green got the rst license because he was the rst applicant to complete the process. The board also received more than 2,200 retail applications, and is expected to hold lotteries in at least some areas before allowing 334 pot shops statewide. Washington’s rst pot stores are expected to open in June or July. Seattle attorney Alison Holcomb, who led the state’s legalization campaign, called it exciting. Green is chief executive of Spokane’s Kouchlock Productions, a company named for the phenomenon of being too stoned to get off the couch. The board’s three members credited the hard work he did to meet the requirements to obtain a license, including passing criminal and nancial background checks, developing a board-approved business plan and nding a location that wasn’t too close to schools or daycares. “We’re proud of you,” board chairwoman Sharon Foster said. “We now know there are folks out there who follow the rules and are willing to be participants of this brave new venture in Washington state.” But even the issuance of the rst license underscored the hurdles the industry continues to face. Pot remains illegal under federal law, and despite recent guidance from the U.S. Treasury and Justice departments, banks continue to be wary of working with marijuana businesses.

at Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach, and “we knew this mother from a previous pregnancy” and that she was not taking her HIV medicines, said Dr. Audra Deveikis, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at the hospital. The mom was given AIDS drugs during labor to try to prevent transmission of the virus, and Deveikis started the baby on them a few hours after birth. Tests later conrmed she had been infected, but does not appear to be now, nearly a year later. The baby is continuing treatment, is in foster care “and looking very healthy,” Bryson said. The Mississippi girl was treated until she was 18 months old, when doctors lost contact with her. Ten months later when she returned, they could nd no sign of infection even though the mom had stopped giving her AIDS medicines. Bryson is one of the leaders of a federally funded study just getting underway to see if very early treatment can cure HIV infection. About 60 babies in the U.S. and other countries will get very aggressive treatment that will be discontinued if tests over a long time, possibly two years, suggest no active infection.

“These kids obviously will be followed very, very closely” for signs of the virus, said Persaud, who described the LA case at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections. The study in adults was prompted by an AIDS patient who appears cured after getting a cell transplant seven years ago in Berlin from a donor with natural immunity to the virus. Only about 1 percent of people have two copies of the gene that gives this protection, and researchers have been seeking a more practical way to get similar results. HIV usually infects blood cells through a protein on their surface called CCR5. A California company, Sangamo BioSciences Inc., makes a treatment that can knock out a gene that makes CCR5. Dr. Carl June at the University of Pennsylvania tested it in 12 HIV patients who had their blood ltered to remove some of their cells. The treated cells were infused back into the patients. Four weeks later, half of the patients were temporarily taken off AIDS medicines to see the gene therapy’s effect. The virus returned in all but one of them; that patient turned out to have one copy of the protective gene.

Obama spotlights minimum wage Associated Press

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — Mounting a show of support from like-minded governors, President Barack Obama put a spotlight Wednesday on a minimum wage push that Democrats hope will appeal to economically squeezed voters in November’s midterm elections. Standing at the center of a packed college gymnasium, Obama said raising hourly wages to $10.10 would pull millions of Americans out of poverty. Although one of Obama’s top priorities, the proposal is more likely to serve as a rallying cry for Democrats in the approaching election than to be adopted by Congress in the foreseeable future. In a nod to staunch Republican opposition, Obama urged Americans to demand answers from their lawmakers about whether they support raising stagnant wages. If they don’t, why not? “Ask them to reconsider. Ask them to side with the majority of Americans,” Obama said. “Instead of saying no for once, say yes.” The backdrop as Obama rallied a crowd of 3,000 at Central Connecticut State University: Four northeastern governors — from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont and Rhode Island — who support Obama’s proposal. More than 20 states have increased their state-level minimum wages, said Labor Secretary Tom Perez, including six in the year since Obama rst called for a federal increase. Demo-

crats believe the push will bolster a populist message about expanding opportunity that they believe offers their best shot at fending off Republicans this November. As if to underscore how politically charged the issue has already become, Republicans seized on Obama’s appearance to accuse him of threatening to obliterate badly needed jobs. Republicans cite a study from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Ofce estimating the proposal would cut employment by roughly 500,000 jobs. The White House disputes that nding, while embracing another nding from the same report that says more than 16.5 million people would see higher earnings by 2016. “The problem is Republicans in Congress oppose raising the minimum wage. Now I don’t know if that’s just because I proposed it,” Obama said to laughter from the largely supportive crowd. “Maybe I should say I oppose raising the minimum wage, and they’d vote for it.” Poking fun right back, House Speaker John Boehner’s ofce released a parody “fact sheet” in the style typically used by the White House to outline Obama’s proposals. The headline: “President Obama Offers Plan to Destroy Jobs for LowIncome Americans.” “When folks are still struggling to nd work in this economy, why would we make that any harder?” said Boehner spokesman Brendan Buck.

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Prosecutor: Bin Laden kin wanted to harm US Associated Press

NEW YORK — Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law went on trial Wednesday in federal court in Manhattan, where jurors heard him portrayed both as a murderous mouthpiece for alQaida and as a target of a prosecution designed to play on fears and resentments from the Sept. 11 terror attacks. In opening statements, Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Lewin told the jury that bin Laden had summoned Sulaiman Abu Ghaith on the afternoon of Sept. 11, 2001, and asked him to use his oratory skills as the public face of al-Qaida to recruit and inspire recruits to attack the United States again. Abu Ghaith is the highest-ranking al-Qaida figure to face trial on U.S. soil since suicide attackers struck the city’s twin towers. “While our buildings still burned, he agreed ... in what is the most important moment

“He invoked his twisted view of Islam and declared, ‘Fight thee against the friends of Satan. Fight with al-Qaida against America.’” Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Lewin in al-Qaida’s savage history,” Lewin said, showing jurors a photo of Abu Ghaith sitting side-by-side with bin Laden in Afghanistan on Sept. 12, 2001. “He invoked his twisted view of Islam and declared, ‘Fight thee against the friends of Satan. Fight with al-Qaida against America.’” Defense attorney Stanley Cohen countered by pointing out that Lewin referenced the Sept. 11 attack several times in his opening, even though his client wasn’t involved in the plot. “This is not Osama bin Laden,” Cohen said, pointing to

Abu Ghaith. “This is Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, a Muslim, an Arab from Kuwait, a husband, a father, an imam, a talker, an ideologue.” The defendant, who wore a suit and tie to court, listened through an Arabic interpreter and occasionally took notes. Abu Ghaith, 48, a onetime imam at a Kuwaiti mosque, was brought to New York from Turkey last year. He has pleaded not guilty to charges he conspired to kill Americans after the Sept. 11 attacks and provided material support and resources to a terrorist orga-

nization. Born in Kuwait, he is married to bin Laden’s eldest daughter, Fatima. Prosecutors allege Abu Ghaith began his rise through the ranks for al-Qaida by becoming a motivational speaker at safe houses and training camps for aspiring jihadists in the weeks and months before Sept. 11. Afterward, bin Laden instructed him to lead recruitment efforts by appearing in widely distributed videos. “For more than a year after, the defendant used the murderous power of his words to try to strengthen al-Qaida,” Lewin said. He quoted the defendant several times, including one remark he said came weeks after the attack: “These young men who have destroyed the United States and launched the storm of airplanes against it have done a good deed. The storm of airplanes will not abate.” The government contends the

statements are evidence that Abu Ghaith had prior knowledge of the failed shoe-bomb airline attack by Richard Reid in December 2001 and another plot to down a flight from Paris to Miami with explosives hidden in shoes. Prosecutors are expected to introduce testimony via video feed of another former al-Qaida member in Great Britain who was in on the shoe-bomb plot. Cohen told jurors that they might feel outrage over some of the “dumb” and “stupid” statements made by his client. But he urged jurors to keep open minds. “At the end of the day, there’s really no evidence,” Cohen said. “There is the substitution for evidence with fright and alarm.” The first witness Wednesday was an FBI agent who traveled the world investigating al-Qaida before and after the Sept. 11 attacks. The trial is expected to last about a month.

Carnival, passengers fight 20 homes remain uninhabitable in court over disabled ship after explosion in development Associated Press Associated Press

MIAMI — About three dozen passengers who sailed on the ill-fated Carnival Triumph cruise ship that drifted at sea for days are hoping to collect thousands of dollars apiece as a result of lingering medical and mental problems they say were caused by their nightmarish experience. Their lawsuit, the first to go to trial since the February 2013 cruise, is being vigorously defended by Miami-based Carnival Corp., which contends the passengers cannot show such problems as kidney stones, posttraumatic stress disorder and scratchy throats are linked to unsanitary conditions or the fire that disabled the engine. At stake is perhaps millions of dollars, as well as the industry’s restrictive policy — printed on each ticket — that governs the kinds of lawsuits passengers can file. Two maritime law experts also said the trial already set an important precedent in cruise line cases when the judge ruled Carnival was negligent simply because the fire broke out, regardless of the reason. “Ships shouldn’t catch fire in the middle of the sea for no reason,” said Robert Peltz, a Miami maritime attorney not involved in the Triumph case. Passenger Debra Oubre, of Friendswood, Texas, who said she has worked in cruise line shore operations and has enjoyed a dozen cruises, said she joined the suit to hold someone accountable. “Many of us, if not all of us, were physically or emotionally hurt,” she said. “I just want the truth to be told.” Again and again during the three-week trial, Triumph passengers have told their story to Senior U.S. District Judge Donald Graham, who is hearing the case without a jury. Testimony is expected to wrap up this week, and Graham could decide whether the passengers deserve any damages at any time. Some Triumph passengers testified on Carnival’s behalf Wednesday,

“Ships shouldn’t catch fire in the middle of the sea for no reason.” Robert Peltz Miami maritime attorney including James Ede, of Houston, who said the crew kept them wellinformed and provided plenty of water. “I got almost a little tired of people saying, ‘How can I help you?’” Ede said of the crew. According to Carnival, at least nine other Triumph lawsuits are pending in South Florida federal court, including a proposed class-action that seeks to represent all of the roughly 3,000 passengers aboard the ship. Attorneys involved in the current trial say its outcome could affect what happens in these other cases, although the legal claims are somewhat different. Carnival tickets require lawsuits against the world’s largest cruise line to be filed only in South Florida federal court. The tickets also state that passengers agree they can’t bring a class-action lawsuit, but some lawyers are challenging that based on negligence claims. The 893-foot Triumph left Galveston, Texas on Feb. 7, 2013, for a fourday cruise highlighted by a stop in Cozumel, Mexico. After departing Cozumel, a fire broke out at about 5 a.m. in the ship’s engine room Feb. 10. It left the ship without engine power and most of its electricity, forcing passengers to endure human waste running down hallways, limited water supplies, noxious odors and extreme heat. After about five days in the Gulf of Mexico, the ship was finally towed to Mobile, Ala., and the weary, bedraggled passengers disembarked Feb. 14. Carnival sought to make amends by offering each passenger a $500 check, a voucher for a future cruise, refunds of most on-board expenses and reimbursement for transportation, parking and so

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forth. For many of the passengers, those offers were an insult and multiple lawsuits were filed seeking millions of dollars in damages. In the current trial, Judge Graham has ruled that passengers cannot collect punitive damages and may only get damages for past and future medical costs that are conclusively linked to what happened on the Triumph. Many of the 33 passengers involved in the trial complain of lingering emotional issues such as PTSD, anxiety and depression; some have physical ailments they blame on squalid conditions, including leg pain, diarrhea, upper respiratory problems and even aggravated hemorrhoids. Larry Poret, of Lufkin, Texas, who took the cruise with his then-12-year-old daughter Rebecca, said he remains scarred by how frightened she was, especially trying to sleep out on deck in pitch black nights. “Something that was supposed to be so much fun turned out to be a nightmare. I felt like I let my daughter down,” Poret said. “You just can’t get it out of your mind.” Most of the passengers are seeking $5,000 in damages a year from Carnival for the rest of their lives, claiming they will need continuous medical monitoring because of what happened aboard ship.

EWING, N.J. — The contractor working at the site of a massive explosion that killed one person and injured seven workers recently had been fined more than $100,000 by federal safety monitors for problems at two other New Jersey work sites. Blue Bell, Pa.-based Henkels & McCoy was cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for violations involving signaling, warning signs and protection of workers during excavations. The company is contesting the fines. Authorities said that they were still working to establish the ignition point in Tuesday’s blast at a town house development but may never be able to do so. At least 20 homes remained uninhabitable Wednesday, though residents were allowed back in to retrieve medicine, clothing and other belongings. Police said an autopsy was underway on a woman whose body was discovered on a car near the site of the explosion, and until it was complete they would not identify her. It wasn’t immediately clear if she lived in the house that was leveled in the blast. Henkels & McCoy was working to replace a home’s electric service when it damaged a gas line, Public Service Electric & Gas said. The utility said it was told of the damage around noon Tuesday and crews were repairing the line about an hour later when “ignition” occurred, leveling the home and causing damage to more than 50 others.

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Though the damage caused a gas leak, the pipeline itself did not explode, the utility said. The company said Wednesday it would have no further comment until the investigation is complete. “We don’t know yet what caused this accident,” the company said in a statement. Ewing Mayor Bert Steinmann said the gas line that was damaged had been marked out. He said it’s possible they will never be able to identify the point of ignition. The development remained littered with shingles and plywood, with clumps of insulation still clustered in trees. Blue tarps were going up over holes in the homes. Records provided by the OSHA show that Henkels & McCoy was fined $70,000 in March 2013 for safety violations at a site in Bayonne and $42,000 for violations in Neptune in August. The company said it is cooperating fully in the Ewing investigaton. “We are deeply saddened at the loss of life,” company spokesman Dave Lamoreaux said. “Obviously this is a significant event for Henkels & McCoy as well. We are a 90-year-old company that prides itself on doing good, solid work in the community, and we will support the

investigation in any way we can.” Residents returning to pick up clothing and medicine from their homes Wednesday included Anita Lenobell, who turns 67 Thursday. She said her kitchen floor had buckled, windows were damaged and some items had fallen off shelves and walls, but she didn’t think the house was heavily damaged. Lenobell, who lives just a few doors down from the blast site, said she had gone grocery shopping about a half hour before. “I probably would have had a heart attack if I was here,” she said. Meryl Klein said she and her husband returned briefly to their home Tuesday night, then spent the night at a hotel. Klein said she couldn’t see how much her home was damaged because it was too dark. The house had a sticker labeling it as uninhabitable, but she said believed officials were erring on the side of caution. Some of the displaced were being sheltered at a firehouse, while others were staying with family and friends. The seven people injured were all PSE&G workers, the utility said. Officials said none of the injuries was considered life-threatening.

For Sale: One Eiffel Tower By Mike Swims

Did you know that the Eiffel Tower was sold for scrap not once, but twice? However, in both deals the seller was a con man, not an authorized agent for the City of Paris. Yet, he was able to convince the buyers that he was who he wasn’t by putting on a good show. It puts a new light on what the writer of Proverbs said when he wrote that “a prudent man foresees evil and hides himself, but the simple are passed on and are punished.” (Proverbs 22:3) But before we laugh too hard, consider the fact that statistically, the average person is conned an average number of 8-12 times a day. How many people have conned themselves into believing they are handling their stress when they’re actually not? How many people have convince themselves into believing the facade of being held together when they’re falling apart? How many people are convinced they don’t need anyone else’s help? God expects us to be honest with one another, but before we can do that, we must first learn to be honest with ourselves. A man who is dishonest with himself cannot be honest with others. There’s a world of difference between “believing all things” (1 Corinthians 13:7), and lying to ourselves. Jesus told the Scribes and the Pharisee’s that they were hypocrites based on their desire for self-deception; “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.” (Matt. 23:23) So let me ask you which is worse, believing someone else is something they’re not, or fooling yourself into believing you’re someone you aren’t?

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Global payments larger percentage of their profits as dividends than their U.S. counterparts. A key reason? Until 2003, U.S. investors generally paid a higher tax rate on dividend income than on capital gains. That inhibited the development of a dividend culture in corporate America, according to Henderson. The timing of dividend payments also differs among foreign companies. Many make annual rather than quarterly payments. Historically, more than half of all European dividend payments are paid in the second quarter. Emerging-market companies, meanwhile, tend to pay dividends in the third quarter. That means investors in foreign stock mutual funds should be thinking more in terms of their annual dividend income, rather than quarterly intake.

Companies around the world are paying more dividends than ever. A record $1.03 trillion went to shareholders last year, according to Henderson Global Investors, an asset management company. That’s up nearly 3 percent from the $999.4 billion paid in 2012, and the growth is coming from places that would surprise anyone who still thinks of dividend payers as stodgy, boring companies. More than a third of last year’s increase was fueled by companies in China and other emerging markets. The dividends of technology stocks grew the fastest. The tech sector paid out $62.2 billion globally, up 15 percent from a year earlier. Foreign companies have historically paid out a

Fund options These foreign stock mutual funds have relatively high yields and lower expenses than their category’s average, while carrying four-star ratings or better from Morningstar. 1-YR

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EXPENSE RATIO

YIELD

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2.3% 2.8

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100

0.86

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Net YTD 52-wk Chg %Chg %Chg %Chg -35.70 -.22 -1.31 +14.44 +23.57 +.32 +1.20 +22.56 -3.64 -.70 +4.97 +5.48 -7.14 -.07 +.79 +16.52 +6.00 +.14 +4.34 +35.24 -.10 -.01 +1.38 +21.56 -3.67 -.26 +3.20 +23.86 -1.63 -.01 +2.16 +23.69 -2.74 -.23 +3.63 +29.67

Last 16,360.18 7,489.65 514.93 10,482.83 4,357.97 1,873.81 1,385.54 20,131.39 1,205.91

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Staples has been facing tough competition from discounters and online retailers. To cope, the office supply company, which is due to report fourth-quarter earnings today, has been investing more in its online and mobile efforts and expanding the product assortment that it offers to business customers. Investors will be listening today for an update on how the strategy is working.

Economists anticipate that orders to U.S. factories edged higher from December to January. Frigid weather and snowstorms have cut into factory output in recent months. Factory orders fell in December amid a sharp drop in demand for commercial aircraft. The demand for basic goods that drive broader economic growth also plunged in December. The Commerce Department reports January data on U.S. factory orders today.

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$43.68 Kroger (KR) The nation's largest traditional $50 $29.47 supermarket operator reports its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings today. 40 Kroger, which owns Ralphs, 30 Fry's, Food 4 Less, and its ’14 namesake markets, has been 20 trying to adapt as shoppers est. Operating $0.88 increasingly buy groceries at $0.72 EPS big-box retailers, drugstores and 4Q ’12 4Q ’13 dollar stores with expanding food Price-earnings ratio: 15 sections. In January, Kroger based on trailing 12 month results completed its acquisition of Dividend: $0.66 Div. yield: 1.5% regional upscale food retailer Harris Teeter Supermarkets. Source: FactSet

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Variety

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Crossword

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Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis

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61 Beersheba’s land: Abbr. 62 Word that can follow five prefixes hidden sequentially in the answers to starred clues DOWN 1 “Tell __”: 1962’63 hit 2 Winning steadily 3 Get clobbered 4 It’s not an option 5 Observe 6 Church maintenance officer 7 Disgusted 8 Back-and-forth flights 9 Navy hull letters 10 Empty threat 11 Afraid 12 Platoon activities 13 Look over carefully 18 Burden 22 X, sometimes 23 __ Victor 24 Window part 25 Silver opening?

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43 Cuarenta winks? 44 Tongue suffix 45 “Click __ Ticket”: road safety slogan 46 Quantum gravity particles 48 More timely 52 Painter van __ 54 French pronoun 55 __ tent 56 CPA’s office, perhaps

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Dear Annie: I have been married to a special man for 23 years. The problem is, he has too close of a relationship with his mother. It doesn’t allow the two of us to have any adult space. We didn’t entirely get along under one roof because he would say critical and hurtful things to me. About 10 years ago, I moved down the road into my own space. Since then, we have gotten along better and are much kinder to each other. The problem, however, is my mother-in-law. She insists on calling my husband and talking for several hours every Sunday. I used to talk to her, too, but grew bored with it because I had nothing to say after 20 minutes. He loves small talk. I wanted time for the two of us to have an occasional weekend alone, but he always had this obligatory hours-long phone call. I decided to tolerate this and took a Sunday job so I’d keep busy. But gradually, the calls encroached on the rest of our week. Every time we took a trip together, she’d call multiple times while he was driving to be certain he hadn’t crashed. She somehow manages to call every time we are intimate. And of course, the real problem is that my husband answers these calls or lets the answering

Annie’s Mailbox machine pick them up so we can hear her message. She is amazingly loud. How am I supposed to be passionate when I can hear her booming voice in the background? Annie, I’ve tried everything. I asked him to phone her before my visits so we could have some time alone. I’ve asked him to let her know we need time to ourselves. But I’m worn out. I’ve stopped asking. I rarely visit him these days. My father-in-law was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. Am I being small-minded now that she has real worries and fears? — Phoenix Dear Phoenix: The fact that your mother-in-law is going through some difficult times means you should be kind and considerate, even helpful when possible, but not a doormat. If you could periodically phone or visit her to see how she’s doing, or offer to bring groceries or stay with her husband so she can have a break, those would be kind gestures. But your husband has chosen

not to limit his mother’s phone calls even though it interferes with his relationship with you. That is unlikely to change, especially now. Dear Annie: I do not have a dishwasher. I wash all of my dishes and silverware by hand. I place my silverware in the dish drain rack with the handles down and the eating end up. I think it makes sense that the water drains away from the eating end, making it more sanitary. And the bottom of the drain can accumulate all kinds of detritus. Why would I want my fork tines in that? My friend disagrees and says it should be the other way around so that you don’t catch your hand on a knife while emptying the dish rack. What do you say? — Em from Indy Dear Em: We’re with you when it comes to forks, spoons and butter knives, but sharp knives should be placed facing down in order to avoid injury. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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Reading obituaries may offer comfort for a lonely heart DEAR ABBY: “Still Alive in San Diego” (Nov. 22) said she reads the obituaries every day and feels somehow disappointed when she doesn’t see a name she recognizes. She asked if it was “weird” and you told her yes, that it seemed like a lack of empathy. I don’t agree. What’s happening is this woman is lonely and the activity has become the hub of her day. It gives her something -- sadly -- to look forward to and a sense of closeness to her acquaintances when she recognizes their names. My advice to her would be to find another way to fill the void and not obsess about the obits. Joining a club or taking up a physical activity would allow her to meet people. I’m betting she will feel less of a need to connect to the obituaries if she expands her social circle to include the living. -- BEEN THERE, TOO, IN RHODE ISLAND DEAR BEEN THERE, TOO: Your point is well-stated, and it was echoed by other readers who, like you, read between the lines of “Still Alive’s” short letter. Read on: DEAR ABBY: If the letter-writer is ill, disabled, elderly or has outlived most of her companions, it might explain her “letdown” when no one she knows appears in the obituaries. Seeing a famil-

iar name may bring back memories of better times and make her feel more connected to the outside Abigail world. -- JUIN WISVan Buren LIE CONSIN D E A R Dear Abby ABBY: An obituary is more than a death announcement. It tells a story. It’s often the last memory loved ones have of someone cherished, and it’s the deceased’s introduction to a sea of strangers. Obituaries are scrapbooked and prized, and researched for generations by genealogists, historians and relatives looking to complete their family tree. A welldone obituary is the final word on how a person is remembered. -SANDY IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR ABBY: Some people, whether or not they live and associate with friends and family, feel a certain emptiness in their lives and look for different ways to feel SOMEthing emotionally. Finding the name of someone they know, especially in an obituary, where some of the person’s biography is included, provides the opportunity to feel compassion toward that individual or

even feel grateful to still be alive. Not finding a familiar name can seem like a missed opportunity to experience that. -- LOYAL READER, ARLINGTON, VA. DEAR ABBY: Please tell “Still Alive” she isn’t alone. I have often wondered why I look through the obituaries half-hoping to see someone I know. I suspect it may be similar to how people slow down to view a car wreck. I’m a sympathetic, caring person; I don’t consider myself weird or cold-blooded. -- EMPATHIZING IN HONOLULU DEAR ABBY: I, too, am a daily obit reader. I have lived in this town for more than 50 years, and I know a lot of people here. When I see a name I know, or the name of a family member of a friend, I take the opportunity to send a card to express my condolences. And, by the way, your column appears on the same page as the obituaries in my local newspaper, and I’d never want to miss a day of Dear Abby! -- BIG FAN IN TUCSON DEAR BIG FAN: Bless you! (Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.)

Horoscopes ARIES (March 21-April 19). You may get the feeling that you’re playing it too safe. Indeed, you are usually happier when you are taking chances, and the best part is that they never run out. The more chances you take the more you get. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll be dealing with people of various ages. Don’t judge them by their age, but by what they do, which will be surprisingly different from what you’d think they would be able to do based on their age. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Why do people bungee jump, parachute from planes and fall in love? Because one of life’s great pleasures is the pleasure of surrender. You’ll know it today. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Every time a celebrity goes to rehab it’s a reminder that privilege and pampering are no substitute for self-love. Why reserve the deep care and respect for when you are feeling fragile? Put your-

self first today. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll delight in learning and think such interesting thoughts that it will be a joy to be inside your own mind and a treat for others to be in your company. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Of course you can’t see the world through other people’s eyes, and so you’ll never really know how differently they see things. However, today you’ll suspect that the difference is substantial. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). If you feel a kinship with all humans, how can any one be your enemy? You’ll be inclined to work things out, even if others wouldn’t expect it of you. You hold yourself to a higher standard of peace. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It will be best to work out the details of a project with another person even though you will execute the project alone. This way you’ll get the benefit of two minds without sharing too much of the profit.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). When you make up your mind, the only one who can unmake it is you. You are less susceptible to peer pressure than others around you today and may have to step up as the moral center of your group. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Though you may not recognize it at first today, you’re in a position of power. You will have the opportunity to be as merciful as someone has been with you in the past. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Mistakes are just one of the things you’ll make -- and such a minor number of them that it’s hardly worth worrying about. So go on and take on that daring project you’ve been mentally toying with. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll be awed by nature at work in daily life. And considering that daily life has yet to be found on any planet for billions of miles, it is miraculous, indeed.

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T.J. WARREN, NC STATE Warren put on an offensive clinic on Monday night, scoring a career-high 41 points on only 22 field goal attempts to lead NC State to a 74–67 win at Pittsburgh. The sophomore forward converted 16-of-22 from the field and 6of-7 from the foul line en route to becoming only the fourth ACC player in the last 17 years to score 40 points in a road win. Warren leads the ACC in scoring with 24.2 points per game.

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DORIAN FINNEY-SMITH, FLORIDA Finney-Smith broke out of an extended scoring slump by averaging 17.5 points and 5.5 rebounds to help Florida improve to 16–0 in the SEC. The transfer from Virginia Tech scored 19 points — including a huge 3-pointer in the final minute — to lead the Gators in a 57–54 win at Vanderbilt on Tuesday night. Then, on Saturday, he scored 16 points in a 79–61 win over LSU that clinched the SEC title for Florida. ISAIAH COUSINS, OKLAHOMA Oklahoma completed a season sweep over rival Texas with a 77–65 win in Norman. Cousins, a sophomore guard, led the way with a career-high 24 points on 7-of-11 shooting from the field. Since missing all eight shots against Oklahoma State two weeks ago, Cousins has converted 17-of-31 from the field. TYLER HAWS, BYU Haws continues to score at a high level as his BYU Cougars are making a late charge at a possible at-large bid in the NCAA Tournament. The junior guard scored 25 points in Saturday’s win at San Diego. Haws, who leads the West Coast Conference with a 23.4-point average, has scored in double figures in every game this season. MIKE MOSER, OREGON The well-traveled Moser is playing his best basketball as an Oregon Duck at the right time of the year. Moser, who played one season at UCLA and two at UNLV before opting to spend his final year of eligibility in Eugene, scored 20 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Ducks to a 78–62 win at USC. Moser is averaging 17.6 points during Oregon’s current fivegame winning streak. JUSTIN MARTIN, XAVIER Martin rebounded from a subpar effort (three points, three rebounds) in a win over St. John’s on Tuesday by scoring 19 points and grabbing 16 rebounds in Xavier’s huge 75–69 win over Creighton in Cincinnati. It was the first career double-double for the junior forward from Indianapolis. BRENTON WILLIAMS, SOUTH CAROLINA Williams poured in a game-high 24 points to lead South Carolina to a surprising 72–67 win over Kentucky — easily the biggest victory of the Frank Martin era in Columbia. Williams only hit four field goals but connected on 15-of-16 from the foul line — including four following the two technicals that led to John Calipari’s ejection. JARED BROWNRIDGE, SANTA CLARA Brownridge scored a career-high 38 points and added seven rebounds, three assists and two steals as Santa Clara posted an 86–78 win at Pepperdine. A freshman guard from Aurora, Ill., Brownridge hit 12-of-22 from the field, including 7-of-9 from the 3-point line. MARCUS SMART, OKLAHOMA STATE Smart overcame a slow start (one point in the first half) to lead Oklahoma State to its biggest win of the season — a 72–65 victory over Big 12 champion Kansas Saturday night in Stillwater. The sophomore guard scored 20 points in the second half to help the Cowboys rally from a 10-point deficit. Then, on Monday night, Smart scored 18 points and added six rebounds, five assists and three steals in a 77–61 win over Kansas State. K.J. MCDANIELS, CLEMSON McDaniels, one of the nation’s most underrated players, had perhaps the best game of his junior season. He scored 26 points and had 14 rebounds and six blocks to key the Tigers’ 77–73 double-overtime win over Maryland. The Birmingham, Ala., native is averaging 16.8 points and 6.9 rebounds. BRYANT MBAMALU, UL-LAFAYETTE Mbamalu was spectacular in the Ragin’ Cajuns’ 102–76 win over South Alabama. The senior guard scored 32 points and grabbed 11 rebounds (both season highs) to lead ULLafayette to its 10th Sun Belt win of the season. D’ANGELO HARRISON, ST. JOHN’S Harrison scored 25 points and had 10 rebounds to lead St. John’s to a much-needed 72–64 win over DePaul on Sunday. The junior is one of the Big East’s top scorers, but he has struggled with consistency of late; he scored only four points in the Red Storm’s loss at home to Xavier last Tuesday.

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ANTONIO BARTON, TENNESSEE After scoring a total of six points (and missing all eight 3-point attempts) in his previous two games, Barton had season highs in both scoring (21 points) and assists (six) to lead Tennessee to an easy 76–38 win over Vanderbilt. The fifth-year senior, a transfer from Memphis, hit 7-of-11 from the field, including 5-of-7 beyond the 3-point arc.

Florida (27-2) Arizona (27-2) Wichita State (31-0) Duke (23-6) Virginia (25-5) Syracuse (26-3) Kansas (22-7) Creighton (23-5) Villanova (26-3) Wisconsin (24-5) Michigan (21-7) Louisville (24-5) North Carolina (23-7) Iowa State (22-6) San Diego State (25-3) SMU (23-6) UConn (23-6) Cincinnati (24-5) Oklahoma (21-8) Texas (21-8) Memphis (22-7) New Mexico (23-5) Iowa (20-9) Saint Louis (25-4) Michigan State (22-7)

Gators are SEC champs for third time in four seasons. Should we be concerned about Cats’ poor FT shooting? Shockers complete undefeated regular season. Blue Devils one of six teams shooting 40% from three. Cavs wrap up unlikely ACC title with win over Syracuse. SU only has one win of 10+ points since late January. Can a seven-loss KU team earn a No. 1 seed? Bluejays fall out of first in Big East after losing at Xavier. All three of Nova’s losses are against top-10 teams. Badgers are 8–2 in true road games. John Beilein has done a masterful job in Ann Arbor. Cards lose a late lead in damaging loss at Memphis. Surging Heels did not lose a game in February. Clones have personnel, coaching to make a March run. Huge week for SDSU: at UNLV, vs. New Mexico. Ponies’ two losses in last six weeks: USF and Temple. Huskies have the guard play to be dangerous. UC has lost three of five since 11-0 start in league play. Sooners have been terrific on offense in league play. Soft closing stretch (TCU, Texas Tech) awaits Texas. Tigers rally past Louisville for confidence-building win. Mountain West could be decided Saturday at SDSU. NCAA spot is secure, but Hawks are not playing well. Billikens’ NCAA seed is dropping with each loss. Spartans have lost at home to Nebraska and Illinois.

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*Records and rankings are as of March 3

Finney-Smith ready for March What under-the-radar player will become a March Madness hero? David Fox: Hopes were high for Dorian Finney-Smith at Florida when he transferred from Virginia Tech two years ago, but he’s had trouble cracking the Gators’ deep, veteran lineup. Now, we’re seeing a fairly fresh Finney-Smith contribute in a major way down the stretch. He can grab double-digit rebounds or hit the big three, as he did against Vanderbilt a week ago. Florida has many weapons between Casey Prather, Scottie Wilbekin and Patric Young. An opponent in the NCAA Tournament may be able to limit one or two — and Finney-Smith should be in prime position to fill in the gaps. Mitch Light: Nic Moore isn’t too well known nationally, but SMU’s sophomore point guard is a big reason Larry Brown has the Mustangs back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in two decades. The transfer from Illinois State has been a steadying influence on a talented team that is playing meaningful games much sooner than most expected. Moore isn’t a prolific scorer (14.1 ppg), but he has hit the 20-point mark six times this season. He shoots the ball well from the perimeter and has only committed more than three turnovers in a league game once. Moore is the type of player who can carry a solid team to unexpected heights in the NCAA Tournament. Braden Gall: Wisconsin is surging, and everyone knows about the talent and upside of Sam Dekker and the development of Frank Kaminsky. But Josh Gasser could be the piece to the puzzle that could help carry Bo Ryan to his first Final Four appearance. Gasser has an all-around game with the ability to score from the outside, rebound and create off the bounce, and he is an elite defender who is normally charged with stopping the other team’s top scorer. Who is your National Coach of the Year? Light: Billy Donovan is my choice. He has done a tremendous job with a team that isn’t loaded with

Athlon Board of Experts This Week’s Games & Experts’ Records Kentucky at Florida SMU at Memphis Oklahoma State at Iowa State Connecticut at Louisville Arizona at Oregon Missouri at Tennessee North Carolina at Duke New Mexico at San Diego State Michigan State at Ohio State Syracuse at Florida State

Mitchell Light 52-28 Florida by 11 Memphis by 3 Iowa State by 3 Louisville by 6 Arizona by 1 Tennessee by 4 Duke by 10 San Diego St. by 5 Michigan St. by 4 Syracuse by 3

KENTUCKY AT FLORIDA Assuming Florida can do Tuesday what Kentucky couldn’t last Saturday — win at South Carolina — the Gators will be in position to become the first team not named Kentucky to navigate the SEC regular season without a loss since 1954. Kentucky, on the other hand, entered Tuesday’s game against Alabama with eight losses — eight more than some Wildcat fans were expecting before the season started. SMU AT MEMPHIS It’s a tribute to Larry Brown — the only coach with both an NCAA and NBA championship — that SMU is playing meaningful games in March. The Mustangs, winners of three straight, trail Cincinnati and Louisville by one game in the American Athletic Conference with two games remaining. Memphis, which is two games out, picked up a huge win last weekend, rallying past Louisville for a 72–66 victory. This team has the right ingredients to be dangerous in the NCAA Tournament. OKLAHOMA STATE AT IOWA STATE Oklahoma State has rebounded from a sevengame losing streak by winning four straight to all but secure an at-large invitation to the NCAA Tournament. The Cowboys showed some maturity by playing well Monday night in a win over Kansas State just two days after an emotional victory over Kansas. Iowa State is playing for seeding at this point in the season. The Cyclones are in the No. 4-5 range in most mock brackets. CONNECTICUT AT LOUISVILLE The American will be sending five teams to the NCAA Tournament, and they all seem to be playing each other in the final week of the regular season. Louisville missed a great opportunity to take control of the league race by losing a late lead Saturday at Memphis. The Cardinals, with a win, would have been in sole possession of first place. Now they are tied with Cincinnati and only one game up on SMU. ARIZONA AT OREGON Left for dead by most bracketologists after opening the Pac-12 season with a 3–8 record, Oregon has played its way into the field — for now — by winning five straight games to even its mark at 8–8. The Ducks can end all doubt by sweeping the Arizona schools in Eugene this week. Arizona has solidified its position as a No. 1 seed by winning four straight games, the last three in dominating fashion. MISSOURI AT TENNESSEE It’s the ultimate bubble game in the SEC between two teams that have underachieved in league play. Tennessee (RPI 48) has played a difficult schedule and has a dominating win over Virginia, the ACC champs, on its résumé. Missouri (RPI 49) doesn’t have any real bad losses but has not done much away from home. The Tigers will have an opportunity to make a statement in Knoxville on Saturday.

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Florida forward Dorian Finney-Smith, who began his career at Virginia Tech, could play a key role for Florida in the NCAA Tournament.

elite players. Sure, the SEC is down, but it’s very difficult to go 18–0 (which Florida is on the verge of doing) in any league. In a two-week span, Donovan’s team won road games at Tennessee, Kentucky, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt. That’s not easy to do, even if you have a roster loaded with future NBA standouts (which Florida does not). The Gators only have two losses, both in the first month of the season and both when the team was not at full strength. After three straight Elite Eight appearances, Florida — led by Donovan — is poised to break through and reach the Final Four. Fox: In a season with many standout contenders, you have to go with the one who leads a program that is achieving history. Good teams lose games they’re not supposed to every day in college basketball, but not at Wichita State this season. Gregg Nathan Rush 51-29

Braden Gall 62-18 Florida by 10 Memphis by 6 Iowa State by 4 Louisville by 3 Oregon by 1 Tennessee by 4 Duke by 7 San Diego St. by 3 Ohio State by 2 Florida State by 1

Florida by 4 Memphis by 2 Oklahoma St. by 3 Louisville by 6 Arizona by 1 Tennessee by 2 Duke by 3 San Diego St. by 5 Michigan St. by 1 Syracuse by 4

Marshall has led a team that has not lost focus all season, defeating opponents by an average of 15.5 points on the way to the first 31–0 start since 1990-91. Beyond this season, Marshall has had an incredible career. The Shockers won only 11 games in his first season, in 2007-08, and have emerged as a nationally prominent program the past two seasons. Gall: Entering the postseason undefeated is a huge accomplishment for Gregg Marshall and Wichita State, but I’d have to vote for Tony Bennett at Virginia. The ACC was supposed to be the best conference basketball had ever seen, and all Bennett and the Cavaliers did was win their first regular-season ACC title in 33 years. In a league with Hall of Fame coaches, multiple top-10 teams and Final Four contenders, it was Bennett’s Wahoos who topped them all to win the league crown.

David Fox 48-32 Florida by 15 Memphis by 10 Iowa State by 7 Louisville by 3 Arizona by 11 Tennessee by 5 Duke by 6 New Mexico by 3 Ohio State by 2 Syracuse by 9

Steven Lassan 53-27 Florida by 9 Memphis by 2 Iowa State by 5 Louisville by 7 Arizona by 6 Tennessee by 3 Duke by 5 San Diego St. by 8 Ohio State by 2 Syracuse by 6

Consensus 52-28 Florida by 10 Memphis by 5 Iowa State by 3 Louisville by 5 Arizona by 4 Tennessee by 4 Duke by 6 San Diego St. by 4 Ohio State by 1 Syracuse by 4

NORTH CAROLINA AT DUKE The ACC champion has already been crowned — in Charlottesville, Va. — but there is always plenty at stake when these two rivals get together. Duke, with a strong finish, could earn a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. North Carolina, which has elite wins on its résumé, could move up to a No. 2 or 3 seed with another win over Duke and a solid showing in the ACC Tournament. INDIANA AT MICHIGAN Indiana kept its slim NCAA Tournament hopes alive by beating Iowa and Ohio State at home last week. The Hoosiers can get to .500 in the league with wins over Nebraska at home and at Michigan this week. A year ago, they clinched the outright Big Ten title with a lastsecond win in Ann Arbor. This year, a victory at Michigan likely would put them in the NCAA Tournament. NEW MEXICO AT SAN DIEGO STATE San Diego State, with a great showing in nonconference play, stole the national headlines, but New Mexico is in position to earn the Mountain West title. The two teams enter the final week of play tied at 14–2 in the league. San Diego State has the more difficult midweek test; the Aztecs visit UNLV while UNM hosts Air Force. SUNDAY, MARCH 9 MICHIGAN STATE AT OHIO STATE These two Big Ten heavyweights are not exactly peaking at the right time of the year. Michigan State, slowed by injuries to key personnel, has lost six of its last 10 games. Ohio State, which has remained healthy, has lost its last two to drop to 9–8 in the Big Ten. Michigan State will be dangerous if it can get healthy — but that is a big if. SYRACUSE AT FLORIDA STATE Florida State needs a marquee win to play its way into the NCAA Tournament at-large pool. Good thing Syracuse is coming to town this weekend. The Seminoles figure to enter the weekend with nine ACC wins, but none has come against a team that will be in the NCAA Tournament. Syracuse has proven itself to be one of the best teams in the nation, but the Orange need to start playing better — soon.

West Coast Conference still making strides The Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — When Jamie Zaninovich looks at the West Coast Conference men’s basketball tournament as commissioner, he envisions two teams from the conference reaching the NCAA tournament and putting the WCC on the national map once more. As a member of the NCAA tournament men’s basketball selection committee, he has to take a hard look at the entire

league while wearing a different hat. The conference tournament winner crowned next week in Las Vegas will receive an automatic bid and the WCC also could land an at-large berth, considering both regular-season champion Gonzaga and runner-up BYU each have impressive RPI rankings based on strength of their nonconference schedule and results. The Zags rank 25th in RPI nationally

and BYU is 35th. hile Gonzaga (25-6, 15-3 WCC) won its 13th conference regular-season title in 14 years, Zaninovich is celebrating all but two of the 10 conference schools finishing at or above .500. Newcomer Pacific (1514) made a tough transition back into what has become one of the more competitive mid-major conferences. “You probably have the most competitive year

we’ve had in our modern era,” Zaninovich said leading up to Thursday’s start of the conference tournament. “Four teams are in the top (66) in the RPI, which is almost half the teams.” As the WCC tournament kicks off its sixth year at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, the tournament will now feature a more traditional 10-team bracket in which the top two seeds don’t get byes for the first two rounds but rather just one bye. Five games will

be televised on either ESPN or ESPN2. “Between the parity in the conference and the fact that the playing field in terms of the format of the tournament has really leveled, it’s going to be really interesting,” said Zaninovich, the WCC’s sixth-year commissioner. “It’s more of a traditional format. We weren’t ready for it until recently. And you trade some things off, we’re not protecting our higher seeds as much. We felt like we were headed toward more depth, where

this was the right way to do it.” While San Francisco produced the program’s first 20-win season in 32 years under 2014 WCC Coach of the Year Rex Walters, some nonconference losses could cost the third-seeded Dons if they don’t capture the WCC tournament and automatic bid. USF is riding a season-best five-game winning streak into the tournament and went 9-2 down the stretch.

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Local Schedule Today Softball Corinth @ Nettleton, 5:30 Tennis TCPS @ Central, 4 Corinth @ New Albany, 4

Friday Baseball Central @ Tish County, 6 Myrtle @ Corinth, 7 Softball Corinth @ South Panola Tourn.

Saturday Baseball Hernando @ Corinth, 2 Pontotoc Tournament Central-East Union, 1 Central-Tupelo, 3 Softball Corinth @ South Panola Tourn.

Shorts Fast-pitch Tryouts Tryouts for a 10U girls fast-pitch team will be held on March 9 at 2 p.m. at the Corinth Sportsplex. Two positions to fill and pitchers wanted. For more information call 415-7681.

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10-second rule withdrawn by NCAA BY RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer

NEW YORK — Round 1 in the fight over pace of play in college football goes to those who have the need for speed. The NCAA football rules committee tabled a proposal Wednesday that would have penalized offenses for snapping the ball before 10 seconds had run off the 40-second play clock. After a conference call, the committee decided not to send the so-called 10-second rule to the playing rules oversight panel for approval Thursday. “What the committee agreed to do was table that proposal to allow time to gather more information from the medical community and allow time for a broader discussion for the implications of that change,” NCAA national coordinator of officials Rogers Redding told the AP on Wednesday. Redding said the NCAA received 324 comments during the feedback period after the

proposal passed and 75 percent opposed the change; 16 percent supported the proposal. The rest were uncertain. Redding also said a new proposal was passed by the committee to expand roughing the passer to include “forcible” hits to the knees or below. That proposal now goes into a comment period before it will be taken up by the oversight panel. On Thursday, the panel will consider a proposal to drop the 15-yard penalty when an ejection for a targeting foul is overturned by video replay and no other foul is involved. Last year, if the ejection for targeting was overturned, the 15-yard penalty stood. The 10-second proposal was touted as a move to protect players by slowing down the fast-break offenses so prevalent now in college football. Supporters, such as Alabama’s Nick Saban and Arkansas’ Bret Bielema, said they were concerned about the increasing number of

plays in games and the inability to substitute for fatigued defensive players. Other coaches were infuriated by the proposal. Auburn’s Gus Malzahn, Arizona’s Rich Rodriguez and Texas Tech’s Kliff Kingsbury were among the many critics who said there was no proof that up-tempo offenses increased the risk of injuries. Rodriguez and Arizona went to so far as to make a YouTube video spoof of the movie “Speed” to get his point across. “I don’t know where it goes from here, but I appreciate the rules committee realizing it was a mistake to put it out there right now,” Rodriguez said Wednesday in a telephone interview. Had the rule been approved it would have gone into effect next season. The penalty for snapping the ball too fast would have been 5 yards. Bielema and Saban were not on the rules committee but had a chance to address it last month and push

for changes to control the ever-quickening pace of play. Alabama ranked 116th in the nation in plays per game last year at 65.9 per game. Arkansas was 121st at 64.7. The proposal was passed on Feb. 12. What followed was three weeks of heated debate among college football fans and coaches about the evolution of football. A debate that is not even close to over. “I’m just one that doesn’t think the officials should not control the pace of the game,” Saban told reporters before it was announced the 10-second rule had been withdrawn. “That’s what I think, because that’s a player safety issue, too. To me, football was not intended to be a continuous game. Soccer is. Rugby is. Football was never intended to be that. It’s been played for a long time and there’s always been a little bit of time between plays because of the physical nature, the contact Please see RULE | 13

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Tuesday’s Match

BY DAVID BRANDT

Itawamba 5, Central 2 Boys Singles: Itawamba won by forfeit Girls Singles: (I) Andrea Barnes def. (C) Brooke McCoy 6-0, 6-0 Boys No. 1 Doubles: (C) Brendan Jobe/Jacob Price def. (I) Kaleb Riley/Anthony Ashby 6-0, 6-0 Boys No. 2 Doubles: (I) Joe Douglas/Lorenzo Minto def. (C) Landon Baswell/Nathan Hodum 5-7, 6-3, 10-4 Girls No. 1 Doubles: (I) Kayton Carter/Laine Wilson def. (C) Allie Hughes/Abbey Hollowell 6-4, 7-5 Girls No. 2 Doubles: (I) Madeline Keys/Maike Vesomn def. (C) Olivia Smith/Madison Burnett 4-7, 6-5, 10-8 Mixed Doubles: (C) Tayton Smith/Meredith Murphy def. (I) Garrett Kosnar/Allie Randal 6-2, 4-6, 11-9w

JUCO Softball Northeast 10, Delta 2 Game 1 Northeast 113 32 -- 10 10 0 Delta 000 11 -- 2 3 1 WP: Bianca Chagolla (2-4). LP: Emily Cox. Multiple hits: (NE) Chagolla 3, Chelsea Buntin 2, Haley Christian 2. 2B: (NE) Buntin 2, Whittney Gee, Bre Agnew, Chagolla; (MD) Cox.

Northeast 13, Delta 0 Game 2 Northeast 510 43 -- 13 14 0 Delta 000 00 -- 0 2 3 WP: Chelsea Buntin (3-3). LP: Sara Gunter. Multiple hits: (NE) Whittney Gee 3, Bre Agnew 2, Avery Springer 2, Buntin 2. 2B: (NE) Trenisha King, Springer. Records: Northeast 5-8 (2-0), Mississippi Delta 0-12 (0-2). Notes: The Tigers return home tomorrow to host rival Itawamba Community College at 1 p.m. in Booneville.

Florida OC Roper gets 3-year deal The Associated Press

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida offensive coordinator Kurt Roper can earn up to $2 million under a three-year contract he signed last month. Roper’s deal is worth $590,000 annually. It also includes a $100,000 signing bonus, a $100,000 longevity bonus if he’s employed on Jan. 31, 2015, and $10,000 annually as part of the school’s apparel contract with Nike. His contract, along with those for offensive line coach Mike Summers and special teams coordinator Coleman Hutzler, was released Wednesday. Summers has a two-year deal worth $190,000 annually. Hutzler has a oneyear contract worth $230,000. Both also get $10,000 annually for the apparel deal. The Gators hired Roper and Summers to replace fired assistants Brent Pease and Tim Davis. Hutzler replaced special teams coordinator Jeff Choate, who left for a similar job at Washington.

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OXFORD — Hugh Freeze is entering his third season as Mississippi’s head coach, and he’s optimistic the program is ready to compete in the Southeastern Conference’s Western Division. But a string of off-thefield incidents have put a damper on anything the Rebels are trying to accomplish on the field. Four players have been arrested in separate incidents since Ole Miss won the Music City Bowl against Georgia Tech in December. Freeze said on Tuesday before the team’s first spring practice that he takes his players’ mistakes “very personal.” Freeze said defensive back Bobby Hill has been dismissed from the team after his being arrested for sexual battery. Linebacker Denzel Nkemdiche

will miss spring practice and be suspended for at least one game after being charged with disturbing the peace and disorderly conduct. Linebacker Serderius Bryant and defensive lineman Channing Ward will both be allowed to practice during the spring. Bryant was charged with public drunkenness and disturbing the peace while Ward pleaded guilty to a DUI charge. “It’s our job as coaches to help them navigate life,” Freeze said. “When they make those decisions, we of course feel like we’ve failed with them in some ways. I take it very personal. Those of you have covered us know we’ll hold their feet to the fire. We’re not afraid to make a tough decision. No one is more important

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All-American safety Cody Prewitt (25) is one of nine returning starters on defense.

6 players to watch in women’s tourneys The Associated Press

It’s conference tournament week in women’s basketball with the NCAA tournament about two weeks away. Here’s a look a six players to watch among the top leagues in tournament action, which began with the Atlantic Coast Conference’s first-round games Wednesday afternoon. Strong performances by these players could help determine whether their teams can hoist the championship trophy.

Asya Bussie West Virginia The 6-foot-4 senior missed last year with a knee injury, but has averaged 13.2 points and 7.7 rebounds for the No. 7 Mountaineers. She has seven double-doubles this year and

nearly half her team’s blocked shots while leading active players nationally with 133 career starts. West Virginia tied No. 9 Baylor for first in the Big 12 and split the regular-season meetings, with Bussie averaging 19 points in those two games for the second-seeded Mountaineers.

Reshanda Gray California The 6-3 junior averaged 17.3 points and 9.1 rebounds while shooting 60 percent from the floor, good for second in the Pac-12 for the No. 20 Bears. Gray had eight 20-point performances, cracked 30 points twice and scored a careerhigh 43 points on 17-for-20 shooting against Washington State last week. The only hic-

cups game against tournament top seed Stanford, when she managed a combined seven points on 3-for-9 shooting while battling foul trouble in the two regular-season meetings. Cal is the No. 2 seed in the Pac-12 tournament.

was part of the team’s 2012 run to the tournament final, a double-overtime loss to Purdue. “I think anybody who watches Jordan on a daily basis in our practices knows that Jordan works really hard,” coach Connie Yori said after Hooper’s final home game against Illinois. “That’s how Jordan Hooper you get better — by working Nebraska hard on a regular basis and The 6-2 senior was the Big being consistent. And that’s Ten’s player of the year by what she’s been.” proving to be an inside-out threat for the No. 16 CornTiffany Mitchell huskers. Hooper ranked third South Carolina in the league in scoring (20.1) Mitchell was the Southand rebounding (9.3) while shooting 36 percent from eastern Conference player of 3-point percentage during the the year in the fifth-ranked regular season, helping Ne- Gamecocks’ historically sucbraska finish a game behind Penn State and Michigan Please see PLAYERS | 13 State atop the league. Hooper

NCAA, conferences sue Richt looks forward over value of scholarship to a different UGA The Associated Press

Former West Virginia football player Shawne Alston sued the NCAA and five major conferences Wednesday, saying they violated antitrust laws by agreeing to cap the value of an athletic scholarship at less than the actual cost of attending school. Attorneys Steve Berman and Bruce Simon, who have been involved in cases challenging the NCAA’s ability to sell college athletes’ likeness to video-game makers, filed the proposed classaction lawsuit in federal court in San Francisco. Alston, a running back for West Virginia from 2009-12, is

the only named plaintiff. The lawsuit also seeks to represent all scholarship football players who have played since February 2010 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and Southeastern Conference. “We just received a copy of the complaint and are evaluating it as it relates to similar cases filed by the very same plaintiffs’ counsel,” NCAA chief legal officer Donald Remy said in a statement. The lawsuits said players essentially work full-time football jobs while they go to school. Please see SUED | 13

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ATHENS, Ga. — Coming off a disappointing season, Georgia coach Mark Richt is looking forward to shaking things up. The Bulldogs have a new defensive coordinator, Jeremy Pruitt, and that’s not the only thing that will look different when the team opens spring practice March 18. The practice routine is changing a bit, with an emphasis on giving everyone more of an equal shot at playing time.

Hutson Mason isn’t exactly a newcomer, but this will be the fifth-year senior’s first — and only — full season as the starting quarterback after he backed up Aaron Murray most of his career. Also, there are some position changes on the horizon, the most notable being the shift of running back J.J. Green from offense to defense to provide much-needed depth at cornerback. “When you have Please see UGS | 13

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that’s involved.” The proposal caught many coaches by surprise because this is non-change year for NCAA rules. Exceptions could be made for rules related to player safety, however. Coaches such as Rodriguez weren’t buying the safety concerns and felt as if they had been left out of the process. “I’m more than happy to join that debate if it goes there,” Rodriguez said. “There’s a lot people with strong opinions on it on both sides.” Bielema said he feared for players with the sickle cell trait, a genetic condition that can alter red blood cells during strenuous exercise and cause muscles to break down, being unable to come off the field against fastmoving offenses. “It’s hasn’t been a schematic (issue) or anything,” said Bielema, also before the proposal was withdrawn Wednesday. “It’s all been about player safety, and I’m not wavering from that because that’s all it’s about.” But even rules committee chair Troy Calhoun, the coach at Air Force, acknowledged after the proposal passed that the lack of data supporting safety concerns would make the change difficult to approve.

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than this team.” Nkemdiche was one of Mississippi’s surprise stars during coach Freeze’s first two seasons as head coach. The undersized linebacker earned freshman All-SEC honors in 2012 during a breakout season. He had 35 tackles as a sophomore, but struggled for much of the season with injuries. “I’m hoping he can really learn from the mistakes that have been made and get back to who he can be,” Freeze said. “He’s a good kid.” Freeze hopes the program can put the rough winter behind it and build on an encouraging two seasons. The Rebels have had a 15-11 record under Freeze, including 8-5 last season, and have veterans returning in key spots. “The theme for this spring is building more consistency as we build a depth chart that looks like an SEC football team,” Freeze said. “We’re not quite there yet ... But we’re much closer than when I got here.” Quarterback Bo Wallace is entering his third season as the starter. The senior didn’t get to go through offseason workouts last year because of shoulder surgery, and Freeze hopes a full offseason of work will help his productivity and arm strength.

Wednesday’s Games Philadelphia 2, Atlanta 2, tie Washington 11, N.Y. Mets (ss) 5 Tampa Bay 5, N.Y. Yankees 4 St. Louis 8, Boston 6 Detroit 3, Houston 0 Pittsburgh 6, Toronto 4 Miami 5, N.Y. Mets (ss) 2, 10 innings Cleveland 8, Seattle 5 San Diego 8, Chicago White Sox 0 San Francisco 3, L.A. Angels 2 Colorado (ss) 8, Texas 2 Colorado (ss) 7, Chicago Cubs 5 Milwaukee 7, Oakland 2 Kansas City 6, Arizona 5 Baltimore vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., (n) L.A. Dodgers vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, Ariz., (n) Today’s Games St. Louis vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 12:05 p.m. Philadelphia (ss) vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 12:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets vs. Houston at Kissimmee, Fla., 12:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees vs. Philadelphia (ss) at Clearwater, Fla., 12:05 p.m. Boston vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 12:05 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 12:05 p.m. Toronto vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 12:05 p.m. Cincinnati vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 2:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 2:05 p.m. Seattle vs. Chicago White Sox (ss) at Glendale, Ariz., 2:05 p.m. Colorado vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 2:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (ss) vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 2:05 p.m.

Basketball NBA standings, schedule EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 33 26 .559 — Brooklyn 29 29 .500 3½ New York 21 40 .344 13 Boston 20 40 .333 13½ Philadelphia 15 46 .246 19 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 43 15 .741 — Washington 31 29 .517 13 Charlotte 27 33 .450 17 Atlanta 26 32 .448 17 Orlando 19 43 .306 26 Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 46 14 .767 — Chicago 33 27 .550 13 Detroit 24 36 .400 22 Cleveland 24 38 .387 23 Milwaukee 12 47 .203 33½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 44 16 .733 — Houston 41 19 .683 3 Dallas 36 25 .590 8½ Memphis 34 25 .576 9½ New Orleans 24 37 .393 20½ Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 46 15 .754 — Portland 41 19 .683 4½ Minnesota 30 29 .508 15 Denver 25 34 .424 20 Utah 21 39 .350 24½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 42 20 .677 — Golden State 37 24 .607 4½ Phoenix 35 25 .583 6 Sacramento 21 39 .350 20 L.A. Lakers 21 40 .344 20½ ––– Tuesday’s Games Golden State 98, Indiana 96 San Antonio 122, Cleveland 101 Houston 106, Miami 103 Oklahoma City 125, Philadelphia 92 L.A. Clippers 104, Phoenix 96 New Orleans 132, L.A. Lakers 125 Wednesday’s Games Houston at Orlando Utah at Washington Indiana at Charlotte Memphis at Brooklyn Golden State at Boston Chicago at Detroit Dallas at Denver New York at Minnesota Sacramento at Milwaukee Atlanta at Portland, (n) Today’s Games Miami at San Antonio, 7 p.m. Oklahoma City at Phoenix, 8 p.m. L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers, 9:30

p.m. Friday’s Games Memphis at Chicago, 6 p.m. Sacramento at Toronto, 6 p.m. Cleveland at Charlotte, 6 p.m. Brooklyn at Boston, 6:30 p.m. Utah at New York, 6:30 p.m. Detroit at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Milwaukee at New Orleans, 7 p.m. Portland at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Denver, 8 p.m. Indiana at Houston, 8:30 p.m. Atlanta at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

NBA leaders THROUGH MARCH 4 Scoring G FG FT Durant, OKC 60 627 518 Anthony, NYK 58 576 343 James, MIA 56 567 316 Love, MIN 56 478 400 Harden, HOU 52 385 387 Griffin, LAC 62 559 370 Curry, GOL 58 482 232 Aldridge, POR 55 534 234 DeRozan, TOR 57 454 346 George, IND 60 460 295 Cousins, SAC 51 401 335 Irving, CLE 59 456 250 Nowitzki, DAL 59 460 255 Lillard, POR 60 419 265 Jefferson, CHA 51 466 132 Thomas, SAC 60 421 283 Dragic, PHX 56 403 251 Gay, SAC 54 408 225 Davis, NOR 53 407 257 Wall, WAS 60 432 262

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Collins to a second 10-day contract. CLEVELAND CAVALIERS — Assigned G/F Sergey Karasev to Canton (NBADL). TORONTO RAPTORS — Reassigned G Dwight Bucyks to Bakersfield (NBADL). FOOTBALL National Football League BUFFALO BILLS — Signed DB Aaron Williams to a four-year contract extension. CHICAGO BEARS — Terminated the contract of P Adam Podlesh. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Released WRs Davone Bess and Brian Tyms and LB Paul Hazel. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Terminated the contract of TE John Carlson. PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Signed S Troy Polamalu and TE Heath Miller to three-year contracts. HOCKEY National Hockey League BOSTON BRUINS — Claimed D Cory Potter off waivers from Edmonton. BUFFALO SABRES — Claimed F Cory Conacher off waivers from Ottawa. Traded D Brayden McNabb, RW Jonathan Parker and 2014 and 2015 second-round draft picks to Los Angeles for Fs Hudson Fasching and Nicolas Deslauriers. CALGARY FLAMES — Traded G Reto Berra to Colorado for a 2014 secondround draft pick. mRecalled Fs Corban Knight and Max Reinhart from Abbotsford (AHL). Assigned D Derek Smith to Abbotsford. CAROLINA HURRICANES — Traded LW Tuomo Ruutu to New Jersey for C Andrei Loktionov and a conditional 2017 third-round draft pick. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Traded RW Marian Gaborik to Los Angeles for RW Matt Frattin, a 2014 secondround draft pick and a conditional thirdround draft pick. DALLAS STARS — Reassigned F Chris Mueller to Texas (AHL). DETROIT RED WINGS — Recalled C Cory Emmerton from Grand Rapids (AHL). EDMONTON OILERS — Traded F Ales Hemsky to Ottawa for a 2014 third-round draft pick and 2015 fifthround draft pick, and D Nick, Schultz to Columbus for a fifth-round draft pick. LOS ANGELES KINGS — Signed G Patrik Bartosak to a three-year, entrylevel contract. MONTREAL CANADIENS — Assigned G Devan Dubnyk to Hamilton (AHL). NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Traded G Devan Dubnyk to Montreal for future considerations, and F David Legwand to Detroit for F Patrick Eaves and a third-round draft pick. OTTAWA SENATORS — Signed D Chris Phillips to a two-year contract. Loaned D Joe Corvo to Chicago (AHL). TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Traded RW Martin St. Louis to the N.Y. Rangers for RW Ryan Callahan, a conditional 2014 second-round draft pick and a 2015 first-round draft pick. Recalled F Richard Panik from Syracuse (AHL). Reassigned F Vladislav Namestnikov to Syracuse. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS — Recalled Fs Carter Ashton and Peter Holland from Toronto (AHL). Assigned F Frazer McLaren to Toronto (AHL). WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Traded G Michal Neuvirth and D Rostislav Klesla to Buffalo for G Jaroslav Halak and a 2015 third-round draft pick. WINNIPEG JETS — Agreed to terms with D Mark Stuart on a four-year contract. HORSE RACING THOROUGHBRED RACING ASSOCIATIONS — Re-elected president Scott Wells, vice president Peter Berube, secretary Joe Wilson treasurer William Fasy and executive vice president Christopher Scherf. SOCCER Major League Soccer L.A. GALAXY — Signed F Robbie Keane to a multi-year contract extension. TORONTO FC — Waived M Reggie Lambe. VANCOUVER WHITECAPS — Signed M Pedro Morales. COLLEGE NCAA — Named Nevada senior associate athletic director Rhonda Lundin Bennett and Southeastern Conference assistant commissioner Leslie Claybrook to the Division I Women’s Basketball Committee, effective Sept. 1. FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON — Named Germaine Fairchild women’s assistant softball coach.

NHL standings, schedule EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 61 41 16 4 86 195 150 Boston 61 39 17 5 83 192 138 Montreal 63 34 22 7 75 160 154 Philadelphia 62 32 24 6 70 174 180 Tampa Bay 62 34 23 5 73 179 160 N.Y. Rangers 62 33 26 3 69 162 157 Toronto 63 32 23 8 72 186 193 Columbus 62 32 25 5 69 184 172 Detroit 61 28 21 12 68 162 169 Washington 62 29 23 10 68 184 186 New Jersey 63 27 23 13 67 152 156 Ottawa 62 27 24 11 65 176 202 Carolina 62 27 26 9 63 154 175 N.Y. Islanders 64 24 32 8 56 176 217 Florida 62 23 32 7 53 152 201 Buffalo 61 18 35 8 44 124 183 WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 62 43 14 5 91 202 150 St. Louis 61 41 14 6 88 204 141 Chicago 63 36 13 14 86 215 170 San Jose 63 39 17 7 85 190 154 Colorado 62 40 17 5 85 192 166 Los Angeles 63 35 22 6 76 152 134 Minnesota 62 34 21 7 75 153 150 Dallas 62 29 23 10 68 175 175 Phoenix 62 28 23 11 67 170 180 Winnipeg 63 30 26 7 67 176 181 Vancouver 64 28 26 10 66 150 167 Nashville 62 26 26 10 62 151 188 Calgary 61 23 31 7 53 141 185 Edmonton 63 21 34 8 50 157 206 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Tuesday’s Games Boston 4, Florida 1 New Jersey 4, Detroit 3 Columbus 4, Dallas 2 Colorado 4, Chicago 2 St. Louis 4, Tampa Bay 2 Pittsburgh 3, Nashville 1 N.Y. Islanders 3, Winnipeg 2, OT Phoenix 1, Vancouver 0 Edmonton 3, Ottawa 2 Carolina 3, San Jose 2, OT Wednesday’s Games Toronto at N.Y. Rangers Washington at Philadelphia Ottawa at Calgary Montreal at Anaheim, (n) Thursday’s Games Washington at Boston, 6 p.m. Los Angeles at Winnipeg, 6 p.m. Buffalo at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m. Colorado at Detroit, 7 p.m. Columbus at Chicago, 7 p.m. St. Louis at Nashville, 7 p.m. Vancouver at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Montreal at Phoenix, 8 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Edmonton, 8:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at San Jose, 9:30 p.m. Friday’s Games N.Y. Rangers at Carolina, 6 p.m. New Jersey at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. Buffalo at Florida, 6:30 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Calgary, 8 p.m. Pittsburgh at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Transactions Wednesday deals BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Reassigned RHPs Chris Bassitt, Parker Frazier and Brian Omogrosso; INF Mike McDade; OF Denis Phipps; LHP Mauricio Robles; and C Kevan Smith to minor league camp. CLEVELAND INDIANS — Agreed to terms with INFs Jose Ramirez and Jesus Aguilar on one-year contracts. SEATTLE MARINERS — Optioned LHP Danny Hultzen to Tacoma (PCL) and LHP Anthony Fernandez and OF Julio Morban to Jackson (SL). Reassigned RHPs Jonathan Arias, Andrew Carraway, Stephen Kohlscheen, Mark Rogers and Chance Ruffin; LHP James Gillheeney; Cs John Hicks and Manuel Pina; INF Gabriel Noriega; and OF Burt Reynolds to minor league camp. TEXAS RANGERS — Designated INF/OF Alex Castellanos for assignment. Agreed to terms with LHP Joe Saunders on a one-year contract. American Association AMARILLO SOX — Signed C Connar O’Gorman and RHP Josh Giles. KANSAS CITY T-BONES — Signed RHP Matt E. Smith. Released INF Kyle Nichols. Can-Am League ROCKLAND BOULDERS — Signed OF Mitchell Rowan. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association BROOKLYN NETS — Signed C Jason

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“The NCAA and Power Conference Defendants have studied and acknowledged that a so-called ‘full ride’ scholarship does not cover the full cost of attending school,” the lawsuit said. “Athletes are often a few thousand dollars short for the typical expenses of a student. These costs include money for gas, food, and other necessities. While players scrimp, coaches

and universities most certainly do not. The average salary for major college football coaches is over $2 million, with some earning over $7 million.” Alston had to take out a $5,500 loan to cover the difference between his scholarship and actual costs of attendance, the lawsuit said. It said if a free market existed in major-college football, cost of attendance, and possibly more, would be included in a scholarship.

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Tata entered the plea Wednesday for an incident Jan. 24 that resulted in Vanderbilt suspending the new defensive line coach. The agreement includes Tata losing his license for a year and serving 48 hours in jail with the rest of the 11-month, 29-day sentence suspended. His attorney Roger May told The Tennessean that Tata was very embarrassed and wanted to apologize to Vanderbilt. Police said Tata, 37, recorded a 0.18 percent blood alcohol content on a Breathalyzer test, above the state limit of 0.08 when police found him a few blocks away from a vehicle that had crashed into two parked vehicles.

L.A. Dodgers vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 2:05 p.m. Texas vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 2:05 p.m. Oakland vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 2:10 p.m. Washington vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 5:05 p.m. Friday’s Games Tampa Bay vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 12:05 p.m. Atlanta vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 12:05 p.m. Philadelphia vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 12:05 p.m. Miami vs. St. Louis (ss) at Jupiter, Fla., 12:05 p.m. Minnesota vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 12:05 p.m. Houston vs. Washington at Viera, Fla., 12:05 p.m. St. Louis (ss) vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 21:10 p.m. San Diego vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 2:05 p.m. San Francisco vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 2:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox vs. Cincinnati (ss) at Goodyear, Ariz., 2:05 p.m. Cleveland vs. Chicago Cubs (ss) at Mesa, Ariz., 2:05 p.m. Texas vs. L.A. Dodgers at Glendale, Ariz., 2:05 p.m. Cincinnati (ss) vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 2:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (ss) vs. L.A. Angels (ss) at Tempe, Ariz., 2:05 p.m. Arizona vs. Oakland at Phoenix, 2:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (ss) vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 2:10 p.m. Detroit vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 6:05 p.m.

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juries and slumped to 8-5. “Change doesn’t necessarily mean something needs to be fixed,” the coach said. “There’s just different ways of doing things.” Coming off a highly successful season at Florida State, Pruitt was brought in to run the defense after Todd Grantham bolted for Louisville. The Seminoles won the national championship and led the nation in points allowed.

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Be a part of the next publication of Crossroads Magazine Family Edition. Call your sales representative today for more details! 0955 LEGALS NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, the United States of America, acting by and through the United States Department of Agriculture, is the owner and holder of the following real estate deed(s) of trust, securing an indebtedness therein mentioned and covering certain real estate hereinafter described located in Alcorn County, Mississippi, said deed(s) of trust being duly recorded in the Office of the Chancery Clerk in and for said County and State: Grantors

Trust Deed Book Page Mary A. Elam September 14, 2004 664 268 A single person

0955 LEGALS

NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, the United States of America, acting by and through the United States Department of Agriculture, is the owner and holder of the following real estate deed(s) of trust, securing an indebtedness therein mentioned and covering certain real estate hereinafter described located in Alcorn County, Mississippi, said deed(s) of trust being duly recorded in the Office of the Chancery Clerk in and for said County and State:

Grantors Grantor(s)

Date Executed Date Executed

Elizabeth H. Riggs

#Instrument No.

December 10, 2009

#200906765

Date Executed

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of the indebtedness secured by said deed(s) of trust, and the United States of America, as Beneficiary, has authorized and instructed me as Substitute Trustee to foreclose said deed(s) of trust by advertisement and sale at public auction in accordance with the statutes made and provided therefore. THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that pursuant to the power of sale contained in said deed(s) of trust and in accordance with the statutes made and provided therefor, the said deed(s) of trust will be foreclosed and the property covered thereby and hereinafter described will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the South front door of the County Courthouse in the city of Corinth, Mississippi, in the aforesaid County and will sell within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM) on March 10, 2014, to satisfy the indebtedness now due under and secured by said deed(s) of trust. I will convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee. The premises to be sold are described as: Lying and being in Block 582, Walkers Addition to the City of Corinth, Alcorn County, Mississippi, and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the SW corner of Said Block 582 and run thence North 75 feet to the POINT OF TRUE BEGINNING; continue thence North 75 feet; run thence East 100 feet; run thence South 75 feet; run thence West 100 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. The above described being the same property conveyed by Lizzie Williams to Josie Usher by deed dated May 19, 1906 and recorded in Deed Book 25, page 352 of the land records of Alcorn County, Mississippi.

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of the indebtedness secured by said deed(s) of trust, and the United States of America, as Beneficiary, has authorized and instructed me as Substitute Trustee to foreclose said deed(s) of trust by advertisement and sale at public auction in accordance with the statutes made and provided therefor. THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that pursuant to the power of sale contained in said deed(s) of trust and in accordance with the statutes made and provided therefor, the said deed(s) of trust will be foreclosed and the property covered thereby and hereinafter described will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the South front door of the County Courthouse in the city of Corinth, Mississippi, in the aforesaid County and will sell within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM) on March 10, 2014, to satisfy the indebtedness now due under and secured by said deed(s) of trust. I will convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee. The premises to be sold are described as: Situated in the City of Corinth, County of Alcorn, State of Mississippi, to wit: Lot Eighteen (18) of Melody Park Subdivision to the City of Corinth, County of Alcorn, State of Mississippi, as shown by plat of said subdivision filed for record in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Alcorn County, Mississippi, on January 8, 1957, and recorded in Plat Book No. 3 at page 3 thereof. Said lot is of the following dimensions: The North line fronting to the North on the South side of North Melody Lane is 100 feet; the East line which is part of the West line of East Melody Lane is 140 feet; the South line is 100.7 feet and the West line is 153.5 feet.

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Date: February 13, 2014 Clifton F. Russell, Substitute Trustee Duly authorized to act in the premises by instrument dated April 2, 2012, and recorded by Instrument Number 201202163 of the records of the aforesaid County and State. Publish: 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6; (4t)

Clifton F. Russell, Substitute Trustee Duly authorized to act in the premises by instrument dated April 2, 2012, and recorded by Instrument Number 201202163 of the records of the aforesaid County and State. Publish: 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6; (4t)

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0107 SPECIAL NOTICE

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SNAPPER LAWN mower, VINTAGE KODAK VR35 30" cut, 14.5 h.p., elec- Camera in original box, tric start, $350.00. 286- $15. 643-7650 2655 VINTAGE POLAROID Instant Camera in originW H I T E L A W N M O W E R , al case, $50. 643-7650 42" cut, 18 h.p., $400. VINTAGE RUSSIAN Mink 286-2655 HOUSEHOLD Cap w/ ear & neck flap. 0509 GOODS Y A R D M A C H I N E l a w n Purchased in Moscow mower, 42" cut, 17.5 1985, never worn, large. ELECTRIC 2001 Kenmore 662-284-6724 Estate dryer, XL Capa- h.p., $500. 286-2655 city. Small repair needed., $125. 643-7669 0533 FURNITURE REAL ESTATE FOR RENT after 2pm. STRAIGHT CHAIRS, about MICROWAVE, GOOD size 100 yrs old: 4 for $100 or HOMES FOR and cond., $20. 643-7650 $30 ea. 286-3581 0620

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0955 LEGALS

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of POULAN PRO, Kohler En- VINTAGE KODAK Pleaser the covenants, terms and gine, 42" cut, 450.00. Camera in original box, conditions of a Deed of Trust 286-2655 $25. 643-7650 dated November 10, 2011, executed by SHARON R. BURNETT, conveying certain real property therein described to DENISE MCLAURIN, as Trustee, for REGIONS BANK D/B/A REGIONS MORTGAGE, Original Beneficiary, to secure the indebtedness therein described, as same appears of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Alcorn County, Mississippi filed and recorded November 10, 2011, at Instrument Number 201105367; and

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0490 FARM SERVICES

1991 CUSTOM FORD VAN 48,000 ONE OWNER MILES POWER EVERYTHING

THENCE RUN EAST 40 RODS (660.00 FEET) TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER 0955 OF THELEGALS RICKETT PROPERTY AS REFERENCED IN DEED BOOK 168 AT PAGE 233 IN THE DEED RECORDS OF ALCORN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; THENCE RUN NORTH 20.00 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTH RIGHTOF- WAY LINE OF KENDRICK PUBLIC ROAD AND TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE LEAVING SAID ROAD RUN NORTH 561.95 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST 210.00 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 185.95 FEET; WHEREAS, on February 4, THENCE RUN EAST 198.00 2014, the undersigned, Rubin FEET; THENCE RUN Lublin, LLC has been appoin- SOUTH 376.00 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OFted as Substitute Trustee by WAY LINE OF KENDRICK instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chan- PUBLIC ROAD; THENCE RUN EAST 12.00 FEET cery Clerk at Instrument ALONG SAID ROAD Number 201400430; and RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNOW, THEREFORE, the holder of said Deed of Trust, NING CONTAINING 1.00 ACRE, MORE OR LESS. having requested the undersigned so to do, as Substitute PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the propTrustee or his duly appoinerty is believed to be 3635 B ted agent, by virtue of the COUNTY ROAD 100, CORpower, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said INTH, MS 38834. Substitute Trustee shall, on In the event of any discrepMarch 27, 2014 within the lawful hours of sale between ancy between this street address and the legal descrip11:00AM and 4:00PM at the south steps of Alcorn County tion of the property, the legal description shall control. Title Courthouse proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest to the above described property is believed to be good, and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the fol- but I will convey only such title as is vested in me as Sublowing described property stitute Trustee. situated in Alcorn County, Mississippi, to wit: THIS LAW FIRM IS ATLYING AND BEING IN THE TEMPTING TO COLLECT A SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF DEBT. ANY INFORMASECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 1 TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SOUTH, RANGE 8 EAST, COUNTY OF ALCORN, Rubin Lublin, LLC, STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, MORE PARTICULARLY DE- Substitute Trustee 1675 Lakeland Drive, SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Suite 403 COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF Jackson, MS 39216 www.rubinlublin.com/propTHE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, erty-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, Fax: (404) 601-5846 RANGE 8 EAST, ALCORN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; 4tc THENCE RUN EAST 40 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, & RODS (660.00 FEET) TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER 0 3 / 2 0 / 2 0 1 4 Ad #67470 OF THE RICKETT PROP14603 ERTY AS REFERENCED IN DEED BOOK 168 AT PAGE 233 IN THE DEED RECORDS OF ALCORN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; THENCE RUN NORTH 20.00 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTH RIGHTOF- WAY LINE OF KENDRICK PUBLIC ROAD AND TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE LEAVING SAID ROAD RUN NORTH 561.95 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST 210.00 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 185.95 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST 198.00 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 376.00 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OFWAY LINE804 OF KENDRICK THENCE PUBLIC ROAD; BOATS RUN EAST 12.00 FEET ALONG SAID ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 1.00 ACRE, MORE OR LESS. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 3635 B Call COUNTY ROAD 100, CORINTH, MS 38834. WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and 0955 LEGALS conditions of a Deed of Trust dated November 10, 2011, executed by SHARON R. BURNETT, conveying certain real property therein described to DENISE MCLAURIN, as Trustee, for REGIONS BANK D/B/A REGIONS MORTGAGE, Original Beneficiary, to secure the indebtedness therein described, as same appears of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Alcorn County, Mississippi filed and recorded November 10, 2011, at Instrument Number 201105367; and

$4995. CALL: 662-808-5005

WHEREAS, on February 4, 2014, the undersigned, Rubin Lublin, LLC has been appointed as Substitute Trustee by 470 TRACTORS/ instrument recorded in the FARM EQUIP. office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk at Instrument Number 201400430; and

53’ GOOSE NECK TRAILER STEP DECK BOOMS, CHAINS AND LOTS OF ACCESSORIES $12,000/OBO

NOW, THEREFORE, the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the undersigned so to do, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee shall, on March 27, 2014 within the lawful hours of sale between 11:00AM and 4:00PM at the south steps of Alcorn County Courthouse proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property RECounty, DUCED situated in Alcorn Mississippi, to wit:

731-453-5031

2013 KUBOTA 3800 SERIES TRACTOR

LYING AND BEING IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 8 EAST, 16’ TRAILER, DOUBLE COUNTY OF ALCORN, STATEAXEL, OF MISSISSIPPI, BUSH HOG, MORE PARTICULARLY DEBACKHOE, SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FRONT LOADER COMMENCING AT THE $25,000 SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST WILL TRADE QUARTER OF SECTION 26, 662-643-3565 TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 8 EAST, ALCORN COUNTY, 832 MISSISSIPPI; THENCE RUN EAST 40 MOTORCYCLES/ RODS (660.00 FEET) TO ATV’S THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE RICKETT PROPERTY AS REFERENCED IN DEED BOOK 168 AT PAGE 233 IN THE DEED RECORDS OF ALCORN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; THENCE RUN NORTH 20.00 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTH RIGHTOF- WAY LINE OF KENDRICK PUBLIC ROAD AND TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE LEAVING SAID ROAD RUN NORTH 561.95 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST 210.00 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 185.95 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST 198.00 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 376.00 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OFWAY LINE OF KENDRICK PUBLIC ROAD; THENCE RUN EAST 12.00 FEET ALONG SAID ROAD Suzuki DRLINE 200 RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE POINT OF BEGINDual Sport NING CONTAINING 1.00 ACRE, MORE OR LESS. 2,147 miles PROPERTY ADDRESS: The streetLIKE address NEW! of the property is believed to be 3635 B COUNTY ROAD 100, COR$1,950 INTH, MS 38834.

1500 Goldwing Honda 78,000 original miles,new tires.

$4500

662-284-9487

Suzuki DR 200 2007 Dual Sport

5300 John Deere '97 model 56 hp Good Clean Tractor w/ 6’ Heavy Duty Bushhog. $10,300

662-279-4158

231-667-4280

In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. Title to the above described property is believed to be good, but I will convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin, LLC, Substitute Trustee 1675 Lakeland Drive,

Loweline Boat

14’ flat bottom boat. Includes trailer, motor and all.

18ft Stratus Bass Boat

In thehp event of anyMotor discrep115 Johnson ancy between this street adVery good condition dress and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. Title to the above described property is believed to be good, but I will convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.

$3500 662-415-4597

662-415-9461 or

662-554-5503 816 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

‘07 Dolphin LX RV, 37’

THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

1991 Mariah 20’

Rubin Lublin, LLC, Substitute Trustee ski boat,Drive, 5.7 ltr. 1675 Lakeland new tires, Suiteengine, 403 Jackson, MS 39216 $6700. www.rubinlublin.com/prop662-287-5893 , erty-listings.php leave813-0992 msg. & will Tel: (877) return call. Fax: (404) 601-5846 4tc 02/27, 03/06, 03/13, & 03/20/2014 Ad #67470 1993 BAYLINER 14603

gas burner, workhorse eng., 2 slideouts, full body paint, walk-in shower, SS sinks & s/s refrig w/ im, Onar Marq gold 7000 gen., 3-ton cntrl. unit, back-up camera, auto. leveling, 2-flat screen TVs, Allison 6-spd. A.T., 10 cd stereo w/s.s, 2-leather capt. seats & 1 lthr recliner, auto. awning, qn bed, table & couch (fold into bed), micro/conv oven, less than 5k mi.

$85,000 662-415-0590

REDUCED

CLASSIC

19’6” LONG FIBERGLAS INCLUDES TRAILER THIS BOAT IS KEPT INSIDE AND IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION NEW 4 CYL MOTOR

2005 AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT

30 ft., with slide out & built-in TV antenna, 2 TV’s, 7400 miles.

PRICE IS NEGOTIABLE CALL 662-660-3433

$75,000. 662-287-7734

2000 MERCURY Optimax, 225 H.P.

Excaliber made by Georgi Boy

Imagine owning a likenew, water tested, never launched, powerhouse outboard motor with a High Five stainless prop,

for only $7995.

Call John Bond of Paul Seaton Boat Sales in Counce, TN for details.

731-689-4050 or 901-605-6571

1989 FOXCRAFT

18’ long, 120 HP Johnson mtr., trailer & mtr., new paint, new transel, 2 live wells, hot foot control.

$6500.

662-596-5053

1985 30’ long motor home, new tires, Price negotiable.

662-660-3433 REDUCED

2012 STARCRAFT CAMPER Fiberglass 18’ bunk house, gray & black water tanks, cable ready w/TV.

$8,500

662-396-1390