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WASHINGTON -- The sticker on the window of a 2006 Range Rover Sport HSE parked inside the suburban Jaguar dealership lists a few choice selling points: a child seat sensor, voice-activated controls and heated windshield washer jets -- all for an asking price of $59,350.

Starbucks' version of holiday ads start
SEATTLE -- Ready or not, Starbucks began spreading holiday cheer this week with Christmas decor, holiday coffee drinks and freebies galore.

Rising insurance rates may change retirement trends
NEW ORLEANS -- The soaring cost of homeowner's insurance may be starting a new retirement trend in Florida and nationwide, according to the chief economist for the National Association of Realtors.

Local briefs
Franchise opportunity in children's fitness Kidokinetics is a sports and fitness program for children to help them develop coordination, self-confidence and a lifelong love of physical fitness.

When it pays to be Frucall
NEW YORK -- Smart consumers know that comparison-shopping saves money, but who actually has the time?

Welcome biz
360 Boutique A new women's clothing and accessory boutique has opened on San Marco Avenue. Owner Helena Kahan has an eclectic selection of unique, affordable women's fashions for sale. 360 Boutique is at 50 San Marco Ave. Phone: (904) 342-4064. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Microsoft shares Zune profits with record labels
SAN FRANCISCO -- In a first-of-its-kind arrangement, Microsoft Corp. is paying a major record label a percentage of the sales from its upcoming Zune portable music player in order to license songs for Microsoft's digital music store, which launches next week.

Florida briefs
Nationwide Insurance seeks arbitration on rate request

Wine Fest fundraiser
Flagler Model Land Neighborhood Association presents its third annual Wine Fest and fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine St. Donation is $20 per person, which includes a selection of fine wines, hors d'oeuvres, live music and a $5 coupon for wine purchases at Broudy's. All proceeds go toward beautifying the downtown neighborhood.

Book Mobile Schedule
Tuesday 10:30 a.m. -- COA, Palm Valley; 12:30 p.m. -- Allegro; 3 p.m. -- St. Johns Health Care.

Social Security Q & A
Q: My husband and I both receive Supplemental Security Income. A couple of months ago he took a part-time job as a doorman for a funeral home near our house. My situation didn't change, but because of his work both of us will get less in SSI payments. Why is that?

COA needs volunteer drivers on Thanksgiving
The Council on Aging is asking for volunteer drivers to provide transportation to elders participating in Cathy White's Thanksgiving Day Feast through OC White's Restaurant. The dinner is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

For The Record
Town Hall meetings Two Town Hall meetings will be held next month on the zoning for four new St. Johns County schools -- Elementary School K, Middle School FF, High School CCC and High School DDD.

Go & Do
TODAY 5K run: Flagler College will host the 4th annual 5k Campus Walk for Breast Cancer beginning at 10 a.m. in the Flagler College courtyard. Other activities include prizes, raffles, event t-shirts, refreshments and free breast screenings. A minimum donation of $10 is encouraged for students; $15 for non-students and those over 18. On-site registration begins at 9 p.m. Contact Amanda Cole at (937) 609-0417 or acole@flagler.edu.

Neighbors: Marine archaeology presentation Monday
Billy Ray, a North Beach resident, will give a power-point presentation on St. Augustine marine archaeology at the North Shores Improvement Association meeting on Monday. The program will begin at 7 p.m. at the North Shores Community Center, 120 Meadow Ave.

Marie Smith honored on 98th birthday
Marie Smith was honored Oct. 6 at a small gathering at American Legion Post No. 194, on the occasion of her 98th birthday.

Music and entertainment listings
A1A Ale Works 1 King St., 829-2977: Mr. Beam plays tonight and Saturday. Blue Sage Shoes perform Thursday.

5K race and paddle tennis
FRIDAY, Nov. 10 Golf tournament: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of St. Johns County is hosting its Second Annual "Swinging 'Fore' Seniors" Golf Tournament at the Royal St. Augustine Golf & Country Club, St. Augustine. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit RSVP. Cost is $75 per person; $275 for a party of four. Cost is $225 for a party of four with at least one veteran or active military personnel. Cost includes green and cart fees, range balls, a goody bag and a luncheon awards ceremony. Call 819-3945.

Local storytellers will share 'Seasonal stories'
Tell a tale of mystic, of old, of strange, of holiday, of cheer.

Midway rides, agriculture exhibits, fair food ...
One of Florida's oldest counties will celebrate its rich agricultural heritage when the St. Johns County Fair returns to the fairgrounds November 14-19. As always, a dazzling midway filled with great rides, food and entertainment will add to the excitement of the livestock judging and exhibits.

Community theater
The Three Mrs. Flaglers "The Three Mrs. Flaglers" will be presented by the American Association of University Women at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 in Memorial Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 36 Sevilla St., St. Augustine. Diane Jacoby will play all three Mrs. Flaglers. Tickets are $15 for AAUW members; $20 at the door. Contact Dottie Loop at 826-4323 or Judy James at 797-5630.

Upcoming Events
Upcoming events in St. Augustine, St. Johns County and surrounding areas.

Saving wildlife and birds since 1979
H.A.W.K.E. Open House What: Volunteers will show birds and animals to members

The North corner
The Wind in the Willows at Nease Nov. 16-17: "The Wind In The Willows," a production by students, will show at 7 p.m. at the Nease High School Performing Arts Center, 10550 Ray Road. Tickets are $7; $5 for students. Call Kristy Gabaldon at 824-7275.

Cookbook signing by Mayberry Momma
The Mayberry Momma invites fans to her first book signing for 'The Mayberry Momma's Food for the Soul and Body' cookbook from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25 at the historic Inn on Charlotte, 52 Charlotte St., downtown St. Augustine.

Jazz Concert
What: The Jeff Coffin Mu'tet

Art fair, paint date and art & craft fest
Painting date Join art enthusiasts at a painting date Nov. 17 at Cousart Studios Gallery of Fine Art and Photography, 62C Spanish St., downtown St. Augustine. "After Gaugin" in tropical paradise will be painted. Participants can paint while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine. All supplies and instruction are included. Cost is $30 per person; $50 per couple. Reservations recommended. Call for times at 826-3323.

Life in a Nutshell: The big day is here
The big day is here. My brother is getting married.

Recreation in Lincolnville; north St. Johns County
Because there are so many parks in the St. Augustine area, it is likely one is within a reasonable distance of most neighborhoods.

Precious objects
Seventeen St. Augustine artists have been invited to exhibit their work in "Precious Objects," a gala holiday presentation of North Florida's finest creative spirits at The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, beginning Nov. 10.

Two events next week
Monday, Nov. 13 Earth First! will present a talk about Root Force, a campaign making the connection between ecocide and genocide. Learn about how to save the Earth at 7:30 p.m. at Loose Screws, corner of King and Riberia Street, downtown St. Augustine. Donation of $3-5. Call 824-5565.

Creating ceramics
The collaborative ceramics of Fernando Arango and his wife of thirty years, Kathryn, can be seen at 130 King (Street) Fine Art & World Treasure throughout this month.

Nights of Lights
St. Johns County Fairgrounds are on State Road 207 in Elkton, just seven miles west of I-95's exit 311.

'Old Florida' show tonight at Stellers in Ponte Vedra
Abbott Tract Artists, 31 San Marco Ave., oil paintings by Marcia R. Miller will be on view tonight through November. Call 829-2934.

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Time Warner Cable's education channel adds entertainment and civic programming
Unless there are students in your family, you probably don't know much about Time Warner Cable (TWC) St. Johns Educational Access (SEA) Channel 24. Since its creation seven years ago, it's become the broadcast arm of the St. Johns County (SJC) school system, and is now adding Flagler College programming (FCTV) to its mix.

Dressing up in the latest fashionable cause
There is nothing like a celebrity stepping forward as a do-gooder to bring out the skeptics. (Google: Madonna and Malawi.) After all, it can be difficult to separate a publicity stunt from a heartfelt desire to help alleviate suffering.

Pied-billed grebe likes water better than flying
Sunday, Janis Eckerstrom in St. Augustine Shores called to say she had found a small bird hobbling down the middle of her road. When she approached, she saw the bird's feet and head were tangled in some kind of plastic mesh. Unfortunately, the bird could still flap well enough to keep out of reach. Janis did not give up and after a time the bird, exhausted, allowed itself to be caught.

Sow rye grass for winter green
Spring and summer is the recommended time to plant St. Augustine grass in North Florida. An unestablished lawn planted late in the year could succumb to a hard freeze. For a temporary winter lawn, consider sowing cool season grass seed.

Garden Q&A
Q. I was told to treat the scale insects on my camellia bush with an oil spray. How does the oil kill the scale insect?

Garden notes
Month to Month The Month by Month gardening program conducted by Master Gardeners, will be held 10-11 a.m., today, in the Hastings Branch Library.

Master Gardeners win award
The St. Johns County Master Gardeners have been honored with the Award of Excellence in the Demonstration Garden category at the recent Florida Master Gardener Conference held in Jacksonville.

Bring plants in Monday for Fair
The Open Horticulture Show at the St. Johns County Fair is your chance to show off your green thumb.

Tip of the week
Plant herbs now

Millions of acetaminophen pills recalled
WASHINGTON -- A pill designed to give people relief from headaches is instead causing them.

Democrats pledge to run the Senate with a bipartisan approach
WASHINGTON -- Democrats cheered their takeover of the Senate on Thursday after incumbent Republican Sen. George Allen of Virginia conceded that Democrat James Webb's 7,200-vote lead was too large to overcome in a recount.

Bush, Calderon discuss reform of immigration
WASHINGTON -- President Bush welcomed Mexican President-elect Felipe Calderon to the White House on Thursday and got an earful about immigration restructuring and controversial legislation that Bush signed recently to construct 700 miles of wall along the common border.

Bradley was smart and tenacious
Journalists are a lot of things -- curious, persistent, questioning, tenacious.

Democrats say election win should force change in Iraq
WASHINGTON -- Emboldened by their congressional election triumph and Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld's resignation, Democrats say they will use their new clout to force a change in Iraq policy and demand that President Bush start bringing troops home.

National report
McCain to launch exploratory panel WASHINGTON -- Sen. John McCain, considered the front-runner for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination, intends to launch an exploratory committee next week, GOP officials said Friday.

Bush, Pelosi to work together
After demonizing each other on the campaign trail, President Bush and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi met over plates of pasta at the White House on Thursday and agreed to seek common ground on Iraq and other national problems.

Bush dedicates Marine Corps museum
QUANTICO, Va. -- President Bush marked Veterans Day on Friday by dedicating the new National Museum of the Marine Corps and by bestowing the country's highest military honor posthumously on a Marine from New York who saved the lives of two other Marines by throwing himself onto a live grenade.

President meets with new Senate leaders time
WASHINGTON -- President Bush and leaders of the new Democratic-run Senate, meeting for the first time since Democrats seized control of both chambers of Congress, pledged Friday to find a path forward in addressing some of the country's major problems, including the war in Iraq.

Actor Jack Palance dies at 87 at his home
LOS ANGELES - Jack Palance, the craggy-faced menace in "Shane," "Sudden Fear" and other films who turned successfully to comedy in his 70s with his Oscar-winning self-parody in "City Slickers," died Friday.

National Guard units face possible second tours in Iraq
WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon is developing plans that for the first time would send entire National Guard combat brigades back to Iraq for a second tour, the Guard's top general said in the latest sign of how thinly stretched the military has become.

HIV treatments extend lives, increase costs
The average patient diagnosed with HIV today can expect to live 24 years -- more than triple the lifespan of those diagnosed with the AIDS-causing virus in the early 1990s, according to a report in a national medical journal.

Video triggers FBI probe of police
LOS ANGELES -- An FBI investigation prompted by video footage of a man being punched repeatedly in the face by police has demonstrated anew the power of the Internet sensation of the year, YouTube.com.

Midterm election produced array of winners and losers
WASHINGTON -- Combat boots trumped cowboy boots.

Ennis Paint to acquire Prismo
Ennis Paint, Inc., of Ennis, Texas, the world's leading provider of pavement marking products, announced Friday that it has agreed to acquire Prismo Ltd from Jarvis plc.

Board tables helicopter deal
ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH -- Anastasia Mosquito Control District board, alarmed by their attorney's negative analysis of a contract to buy a $1.8 million helicopter, on Thursday ironed out a few contractual kinks via tele-conference.

Students want Putnam to flip flop on footwear rules
Political wonks who thought 2004 was the year of the flip flop haven't been to Palatka.

Former school vice principal charged with sex crimes
OCALA -- A former vice principal of a private Christian school in Citrus County has been charged with sex crimes against a teenager, authorities said.

Bridge of Lions channel to close for construction
The Bridge of Lions channel will close at times next week to allow for construction.

Jeep hits carousel
A St. Augustine man crashed his Jeep into the J & S Carousel on San Marco Avenue at 2:35 a.m. Friday morning, causing more than $40,000 in damage. Local children will have to wait about a week for the carousel to be fixed.

Police report
The following was compiled from police reports collected from the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office (SJCSO), St. Augustine Police Department (SAPD) and St. Augustine Beach Police Department (SABPD):

War in Iraq, Afghanistan changing image of veterans
For the last year, The Record has been profiling the people that most of us think of when someone says "veteran" -- the men and women who fought in World War II.

Defendant asks judge for leniency
The defendant said prison had turned her around, which is why she would not squander any leniency shown her for violating probation on a half dozen drug charges.

Nordstrom, one of area's oldest vets, dies at 95
Gustav L. Nordstrom, who was one of the last of a generation of Marines who served between the two World Wars, died Friday.

Washed Away
When a hungry ocean gnawed away the beach and dunes to within 20 feet of Susan Dannelly's house at 2835 S. Ponte Vedra Blvd., the St. Johns County Commission issued an emergency resolution Thursday authorizing her to armor the beach.

Group starts Deaf Professional Happy Hour
The Deaf Professional Happy Hour is becoming a new trend here in St. Augustine. It is very popular in Washington, D.C., Houston and Seattle. Little local towns like ours are starting the trend as well.

Police Report:
St. Johns County Mistaken identity assault: Just before 11 p.m. Tuesday, a woman awoke to find three men in her bedroom, and woke her boyfriend, according to a report from the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office. Then two of the men yelled "Larry!" and jumped on him in bed, beating him in the face and body with their fists, the report said. The man's name is not Larry.

In memory
The following are the names of the local veterans who have died between Veterans' Day 2005 and this Veterans' Day. Theywill be honored today at the Veterans Day Celebration in downtown St. Augustine.

Referendum recount will be Wednesday
St. Johns County elections officials on Wednesday will recount ballots cast in the St. Johns County referendum on expanding the County Commission.

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Mozelle Wise Thomas
Mozelle Wise Thomas, 78, St. Augustine, died Nov. 4, 2006, at Good Samaritan Center, Daytona Beach. She was a resident of St. Augustine for more than 20 years and a native of Hollyhill, S.C. She was supervising cook for Buckingham Smith, and an insurance agent for Life of Georgia for more than 20 years. She was a member of St. Paul AME Church and a member of the Stewardess Board.

Bettina Ellen Byrne
Bettina Ellen Byrne, 78, St. Augustine, died Nov. 6, 2006, at Bayview Samantha Wilson Care Center. Mrs. Byrne was a native of Beverly, Mass., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1980. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Parish and the Screen Actors Build, A.F.T.R.A. She was a television and stage actress. Her brother, Dr. Arthur W. Edwards Jr., said she was a dancer with the Copa Cabana in New York, 1949-50; and performed in the travelling show of Oklahoma in the United States and Canada. She also was a dancer for many years on the Ed Sullivan Show and was one of the two "dancing cigarette boxes" on the Herb Shriner television show.

Beverly Annette Bird
Beverly Annette Bird (Bredahl), 67, of Hammock passed away Sunday evening after a year-long valiant struggle with ovarian cancer. She was born June 30, 1939 in New Jersey, and became a resident of Florida in 1969. She was employed by Flagler County Hospital and had been working in the health field for 18 years. She was also enrolled in the nursing program at St. Johns River Community College. She already held a bachelor or arts degree in education as well as an associate in science degree in small electronics repair. Beverly was an active member of many organizations in Hammock and was a friend of the Quaker community and as such attended meetings all over Florida. She is survived by her two daughters, Rosemarie Otis of Beaverton, Ore., and Laurel Mollison of Jacksonville; her son David Bredahl of Orlando; four granddaughters, Rowan, Raven, Angela and Dawn; two great-grandchildren; her sister Rosemary Lane of Glen Arm, Maryland; her sons-in-law and many friends. Memorial services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, 428 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, FL 34787. There will be a viewing beforehand for friends scheduled for noon. The phenomenon of her life has been described as a force of nature and she will be remembered with love though the many lives she has touched.

John Gregory Zbell
John Gregory Zbell, 64, of St. Augustine died Aug. 1, 2006, at St. Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Zbell was a native of Pelham, N.Y., and had lived in California, Hawaii and Connecticut before moving to St. Augustine in 1990. Mr. Zbell was an artist and had studied at Yale and the University of Hawaii. Mr. Zbell also was an amateur astronomer and had word in a variety of jobs during his life, including service in the U.S. Army. Mr. Zbell was a member of The Church at Vilano.

Charles D. Isom Jr.
Charles Dandridge Isom Jr., 87, of St. Augustine, formerly of Beaufort, N.C., died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006. He was born on Dec. 13, 1918, in Louisville, Ky, to Charles Dandridge and Isabella Turrell Isom. A veteran of World War II, he served in the United States Army for 37 years and retired at the rank of colonel. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Parish, Saint Augustine and was a former member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Beaufort, N.C.

Letter: Let's put taxpayers before swimming pools
Editor: The idea of three public swimming pools at a cost of $3-6 million is unjustified.

Letter: Look to Bible for help dealing with homeless
Editor: On a Saturday night at a popular bar the public bathrooms were closed for one hour for cleaning from 9 to 10 p.m.

Letter: Schools have top-notch, caring athletic staff
Editor: As a citizen of St. Johns County and the director of recreation and parks, I have had years of association with the school district athletic directors and coaches. In my entire career I have never worked with a more professional and caring group who are dedicated to the children of this community.

Letter: Evolutionary nonsense eclipsing biblical truth
Editor: I have concern with television programming on channels such as National Geographic, History, Discovery, the Nova series and etc. Evolutional theory has become "prevalent'' with programs depicting man's origin, the universe and animal development. Scientists are making evolution a statement of fact rather than theory.

Election puts possibility in the air
So now we have thrown some rascals out and left some rascals in power and sent some new folks to Washington to learn the art of rascality, and what in the end, after all the hoopla, will really change? Or will the town drunk continue to run the municipal liquor store?

Editorial: Commission should just say no
Here we go again.

Editorial: Salute our veterans!
Today is Veterans Day, and we join all Americans in thanking them for their service to our country.

Letter: President's drinking affects his thinking
Editor: Is it me or has anyone else considered the fact that the requirements to be president of the United States should be changed? I've just realized that I have the credentials to be president! You must be at least 35 years of age, a natural-born citizen and have lived in this country for 14 years. These requirements in and of themselves put this country into danger!

Appreciation service Sunday for Eric Hubert
A young man described as "The Powerhouse of Praises" will be honored Sunday at New Mt. Olive M.B. Church in Hastings.

Web site of the week: The Persecuted Church
www.persecutedchurch.org A decade ago, the World Evangelical Foundation and a group of denominations and faith-based groups began International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. The day this year is Sunday, and thousands of congregations are expected to participate.

Billy Graham: Christ can heal the disease of sin
Have you been trying to earn your salvation by your own goodness? Instead, open your heart to Jesus Christ, and trust Him alone for your salvation. Then ask God to lead you to a church where you can hear His Word and be encouraged in your faith.

Apology essential to relationships
In his new book "The Five Languages of Apology," minister and marriage counselor Gary Chapman points out that what one person considers a sincere apology, another might not.

Haggard sex scandal raises questions about 'superstar' megachurch pastors
Pastor Ted's influence was felt everywhere in New Life Church: in the videos shown at worship; in the New Life bookstore, which stocked books he recommended. And in the story of the church itself. He started New Life in his basement, building it into a 14,000-member nationally known megachurch. As the Rev. Ted Haggard's fortunes rose, so did the church's.

Memorial Lutheran church expands
The earth was a little reluctant to move Oct. 29, when groundbreaking ceremonies were held at Memorial Lutheran Church for a $480,000 refurbishing and expansion project at the Moultrie church located at U.S. 1 South.

Ministerial Alliance now meets at various churches
The Christian Ministerial Alliance of St. Augustine will now be visiting various churches for the monthly meetings.

'Peaceful Warrior' showing next weekend at CPL
The Spiritual Cinema group announces two showings of the feature film "Peaceful Warrior" Nov. 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. at the Center for Positive Living, 1795 Old Moultrie Road.

Jars of Clay 'Good Monsters' album is sure to be any fan's favorite album
Jars of Clay "Good Monsters" -- 3.5 stars (Essential) Jars of Clay has found its mark on "Good Monsters." The album showcases the band's creativity and musical skills.

Is man good before G-d?
Let's begin with the creation of the first day.

Briefs
Vatican academy to ponder evolution VATICAN CITY -- Scientists advising Pope Benedict XVI told the pontiff that they will study scientific insights into evolution, reflecting his special interest in the subject.

Using video blogs is UU topic Sunday
Guest speaker Peter Moberg will present the topic "Video Blogs: How the Unitarian-Universalist Community is Using New Media" at the 10:30 a.m. gathering of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

St. Mark launching 'Operation Christmas Hope'
PALM COAST -- St. Mark By The Sea Lutheran Church believes that the Christmas message is rooted in hope.

Veil or not to veil? Islamic leaders pushed to shape ancient question
ATHENS, Greece -- Earlier this year on an Arabic Web site, a Muslim woman scholar posted an open letter to the Islamic world. "Take off the veil, sister," began Elham Manea, a professor of Yemeni descent who now works in Switzerland.

Area church fundraising events range from yard sales to bazaars
A variety of fundraising sales are planned this weekend by area churches.

Volunteers needed to help with Thanksgiving dinners
Hope & Deliverance Ministry will host its fourth annual Thanksgiving Community Feeding, "Labor of Love," at Labor Finders, 230 W. King St., on Thanksgiving Day.

Veterans to be honored at Memorial Presbyterian
Memorial Presbyterian Church, 32 Sevilla St., will honor veterans in its 8:30 and 11 a.m. services Sunday.

Local roundup: Flagler signs two Bartram baseball players
The Flagler College baseball program received letters of intent Thursday from three athletes during the early signing period: Jonathan Armold, a right-handed pitcher from Fort Lauderdale ; Tyler McKendree, a right-handed pitcher from Bartram Trail; and Taylor Mathis, an infielder from Bartram.

Surprising Deacons visit disappointing 'Noles
TALLAHASSEE -- It seems to be the year of surprise teams in college football.

No. 1 Florida crushes Samford in opener
GAINESVILLE -- Top-ranked Florida opened this season much like it finished the last one: running the floor, creating easy baskets and dominating another opponent.

Flagler women sign three hoops players
The Flagler College women's basketball program officially signed three players to letters of intent, coach Sherri Abbey-Nowatzki announced Friday.

Auburn trying to avoid second loss
AUBURN, Ala. -- It's a game that starts in the lazy morning hours against a seemingly pedestrian team with a freshman quarterback and double rushing threats.

Pigskin Extra
Staff Picks Justin Barney Bishop Kenny at St. Augustine: BK quarterback Mike Stukel will remind fans of a poor man's Tim Tebow. He can play. But I've got a better chance of landing a job with Sports Illustrated than the Yellow Jackets do of lossing a first-round game at home.

Rough week ends with a smooth win for Nease
No matter what the circumstances are, Nease is no treat in the first round of the state playoffs.

Nease ready for resurgent Belleview
Nease coach Craig Howard has probably never been happier for Friday night to arrive.

The roundup
Benson scores fifth win, Bodine holds points lead AVONDALE, Ariz. - Johnny Benson spun on the first lap Friday night, then came from the back of the field to win the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Phoenix International Raceway.

Postseason Comes to St. Joe
Who is the Most Valuable Player in the county?

Race tightens in Pac-10
Oregon State coach Mike Riley doesn't talk to his players about conference standings, even though he's sure everybody knows where the Beavers sit.

Area runners get shot at title
Seasons that ended in disappointment are going to end in races for the state championship Saturday.

Molitor KOs Hunter for IBF crown
HARTLEPOOL, England -- Canadian fighter Steve Molitor knocked out Michael Hunter in the fifth round Friday night to win the vacant IBF super-bantamweight title.

BK, Stukel have big test tonight vs. No. 2 Jackets
Joey Wiles has seen enough film and footage of Bishop Kenny quarterback Mike Stukel to know what St. Augustine is up against.

Florida opens against Samford in basketball
GAINESVILLE -- Samford?

Golf Capsules
SHANGHAI, China (AP) -- Playing in his first tournament in five weeks, Tiger Woods had a double bogey on his second hole and finished the opening round of the HSBC Champions seven shots behind leader Jyoti Randhawa.

NBA roundup: Harrington leads Pacers past Magic
INDIANAPOLIS -- Al Harrington tied a season high with 32 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 93-83 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.

Hurricanes 5, Capitals 0
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Erik Cole scored three goals and Cam Ward posted his first regular-season shutout, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-0 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.

Yankees send Sheffield to Tigers for pitching prospects
NEW YORK -- Gary Sheffield left New York with what he wanted: a $28 million contract extension through 2009 and a promise that he wouldn't be playing first base.

Cavaliers 113, Bulls 94
CLEVELAND -- LeBron James only stayed on the floor as long as needed.

Miami vs Maryland: 'Therapy' for 'Canes
COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Football at the University of Miami is supposed to be about winning and having fun. There hasn't been much of either for the Hurricanes this season.

Bill Walsh battling leukemia
SAN FRANCISCO -- Hall of Fame football coach Bill Walsh, who built an NFL dynasty with the San Francisco 49ers and revolutionized the sport with his West Coast offense, disclosed Friday that he has leukemia.

Vols next test for Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK -- Houston Nutt admits he's a little surprised at how much his Arkansas team has improved.

Palmer leads UTEP past UAB
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Jordan Palmer threw for 447 yards and four touchdowns to lead UTEP to a 36-17 victory over UAB.

Florida State football coach dies at 94
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Don Veller, Florida State's first full-time paid football coach, died Friday at the Westminster Oaks retirement complex. He was 94, a spokeswoman for Culley's Funeral Home said.

Dream season ends for St. Joseph in first round
After losing in their first trip to the playoffs in more than two decades last year, St. Joseph Academy was looking for redemption. They'll have to wait another year.

Woods fires course record-tying 64
SHANGHAI, China -- Tiger Woods only needed a day to return to form after a five-week layoff.

NHL: Oilers end losing streak
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ryan Smyth scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night.

No. 6 Gators face Spurrier again
GAINESVILLE -- Coach Urban Meyer called it "Florida nonsense" earlier this season, a polite excuse to avoid talking about the national title picture or the Bowl Championship Rankings.

Three for two
Defense and special teams. When both units perform well, they can mask an off night from the offense.

No. 15 Rutgers 28, No. 3 Louisville 25
PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Rutgers arrived -- and kicked No. 3 Louisville right out of the national championship scramble.

Georgia blasts Southern
ATHENS, Ga. -- Georgia was so sharp on both ends of the floor in its 97-37 victory over Southern in its season-opener Friday night that coach Dennis Felton, normally difficult to please, was left with no complaints.

Defense leads Bartram into second round
Darrell Sutherland says he and his staff are quick to warn Bartram Trail football players about the brevity of momentum.

OSU can't look past Northwestern
Top-ranked Ohio State got what some Buckeyes players called a wake-up call last week in a 17-10 win over Illinois.

Judge approves Winn-Dixie reorganization plan
JACKSONVILLE -- A federal judge ruled Thursday that supermarket chain Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. has met the legal requirements to emerge from more than a year of bankruptcy protection and the company plans to do so within 30 days.

State Legislature's first Republican woman dies
NORTH REDINGTON BEACH -- Mary Grizzle, a champion for a cleaner Tampa Bay and the first Republican woman to serve in the state Legislature, has died. She was 85.

Florida briefs
Man pays $1 million to name Equestrian Center at Cecil Field

School fundraisers dropping goods for cash
Forget the candles and cookie dough.

World report
New mass grave discovered in Bosnia SNAGOVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina -- Forensic experts said Friday they found a new mass grave in northeastern Bosnia believed to contain the remains of more than 100 victims of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre where Serb forces buried some of the almost 8,000 victims.

Al-Qaida urges U.S. to 'stay on the battleground'
WASHINGTON -- President Bush and leaders of the new Democratic-run Senate, meeting for the first time since Democrats seized control of both chambers of Congress, pledged Friday to find a path forward in addressing some of the country's major problems, including the war in Iraq.

British police tracking 200 groups suspected of planning terror attacks
BERLIN -- British anti-terrorist police are tracking more than 200 groups and more than 1,600 suspects who are thought to be planning attacks in Britain and abroad, the head of Britain's domestic intelligence agency said in a speech released Friday in London.

Iraqi health minister puts civilian deaths at 150,000
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --A stunning new death count emerged Thursday, as Iraq's health minister estimated 150,000 civilians have been killed in the war --about three times previously accepted estimates.

Sowell: Where is the West? Society in degeneration
European nations protesting Saddam Hussein's death sentence, as they protested against forcing secrets out of captured terrorists, should tell us all we need to know about the internal degeneration of western society, where so many confuse squeamishness with morality.

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