Sunday, March 18, 2007

Diamond Dogs win 3-2
Matt Olson singled to knock in the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning to lead the baseball team to a 3-2 victory over No. 20 Auburn at Foley Field.

Diamond Dogs walk off thrilled
Matt Olson tossed his bat toward the dugout and trotted to first base as if he'd hit a home run.

Licenses
Companies and businesses located in Clarke County have until April 1 to renew business licenses and to pay their county business occupation tax. For more information, contact the Athens-Clarke County Finance Department at (706) 613-3050.

Catholic church goes on YouTube
PHILADELPHIA - The Archdiocese of Philadelphia hopes to add salvation to the seemingly endless list of things Internet surfers can find on Google Inc.'s YouTube.

Camp president-elect for therapy group
Lacy M. Camp, M. Ed., marriage and family therapist and clinical director of Samaritan Counseling Center of Northeast Georgia, recently was elected as next-in-line for the presidency of the Georgia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Camp will serve as president-elect in 2007, as president during 2008-09 and past president in 2010.

South Milledge growth: Corridor ready for expansion
A new food market, an upscale package store and an updated version of a longstanding pizza restaurant could signal a resurgence for the commercial landscape of south Athens.

Home buying seminar
A free seminar on buying your first home will be given from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday at Clarke Community Federal Credit Union's Hawthorne Park Office. The seminar is being conducted by the Housing and Economic Leadership Partners Inc.

Nelson: Athens should honor R.E.M. with street
Numerous streets throughout Athens bear the names of historic figures who have contributed to the town's cultural, political, educational or economic well-being. Baldwin, Barrow, Cobb, Dearing, Lumpkin, Meigs, Milledge and Prince remain familiar names even for those who don't know the city's heritage.

Permits
Permits issued in Athens-Clarke County during the week of March 4 to March 10 as reported in The Hunt Letter.

Bluegrass headlines open house benefit
Athens development company Galis Properties Inc. will host Bluegrass on the Bridge, an open house and fundraiser featuring an afternoon of art and music to benefit The Oconee River Land Trust. The event will be held from 2-6 p.m. Saturday at The Seasons, a condominium development at 310 Research Drive.

Yen-Revollo Engagement
Dr. and Mrs. William Yen of Athens announce the engagement of their daughter, Jane L. B. Yen, to Javier R. Revollo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julio Revollo of La Paz, Bolivia.

Hill-DePriest Engagement
Joseph and Kathy Hill of Winder announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Lane, to Clinton Scott DePriest, son of Thomas and Kathy DePriest of Winterville.

Stockton-Mauldin Engagement
Dr. and Mrs. David Stockton of Grovetown, Georgia announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Elaine Stockton, to Jonathon Wade Mauldin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mauldin of Watkinsville.

Faulkner-Parks Engagement
Mr. and Mrs. John Moye of Macon and Mr. and Mrs. Danny Faulkner of Griffin announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Maree Faulkner, to John David Parks, III, son of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Parks, II of Jefferson.

Smash and grab burglars take jeans
Officers responded to a 4:25 a.m. burglar alarm at Ranchero Western Wear, 401 North Ave., and found thieves had smashed through a glass door and stole 20 pairs of jeans, 15 belts and five shirts with a total value of $1,550, Athens-Clarke police said.

Wreck kills one teen, injures another
At about 3:20 p.m. on Friday, the driver of a Toyota 4Runner overcorrected while driving west on Georgia Highway 98 in Banks County, causing the vehicle to roll several times and land on the south shoulder of the eastbound lane.

Hitchhiking woman says man pulled gun
A Watkinsville woman told Athens-Clarke police late Friday night that she was robbed at gunpoint by someone she knew who had offered her a ride.

Police arrest pair after drug raid
The Western Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force searched a house at 58 McKinley Drive Thursday, seized an undisclosed amount of marijuana and crack cocaine and arrested two residents, Athens-Clarke police said.

Woman to prosecute barroom groper
A 26-year-old woman told officers she planned to prosecute a man who groped her in a southeastern Clarke County bar Thursday night, Athens-Clarke police said.

Woman allegedly pilfers party items
An employee at Party City on Atlanta Highway called police at about 4:15 p.m. Friday after a woman ran out the door with party supplies under her clothes, according to an Athens-Clarke police report.

Dirty nude man startles woman
A 72-year-old Oakwood Terrace woman looked out her window Thursday evening and saw a naked man hosing himself down outside her house, Athens-Clarke police said.

Two hurt in wreck on Old Epps Bridge
Athens-Clarke police officers responded to a three-car crash on Hawthorne Avenue near Old Epps Bridge Road shortly after noon Friday.

Electronics taken from parked van
A thief entered an unlocked 2000 Ford E-350 van outside its owner's Knollwood Circle residence between 10 p.m. Wednesday and 6:30 a.m. Thursday and stole a flat-screen television set, a CD player, a compressor and clothing with a total value of $2,600, Athens-Clarke police said.

Bulldog golfers ranked second
At Statesboro, Georgia has four players in the top eight and a 14-shot lead after two rounds of the Schenkel E-Z-GO Invitational.

Col. David H. Hunter: 'Don't ask, don't tell' has worked extremely well
In light of recent public statements by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Marine Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, concerning the U.S. military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on homosexuality, some historical perspective seems appropriate.

Jenny Manders: Athens Canine Rescue has dogs for adoption
Thanks to the Athens Banner-Herald for the story on the exciting new developments with the Athens Area Humane Society ("Athens Area Humane society to open new adoption center," March 7).

Julie DeSa Lorenz: House speaker clueless on commuter rail line
Who is this person who states our state capital is "nowhere" and the home of our state's flagship university is "nowhere?" (Story, "Speaker has nothing good to say about rail proposal," March 15). Has state House Speaker Glenn Richardson, R-Hiram, no idea of the intellectual and fiscal power of Athens-Clarke County and Atlanta? If Georgia were a country, it would be the 18th largest economy in the world. Do these two cities not contribute the lion's share of this strength?

Charles Huff: Columnist should rethink church-state separation
It's rare I agree with Athens Banner-Herald columnist Jeff Emanuel, so I thought it would be a nice change to note I agreed with his suggestion that more people need to read and study the Bible (Column, "Bible can be used as vehicle for cultural, historical education," March 15). I can't fathom how someone can think themselves educated if they haven't done so.

Today in history
Today is Saturday, March 17, the 76th day of 2007. There are 289 days left in the year. This is St. Patrick's Day.

Award-winning documentary kicks off Classic Film Festival
Sundance rejected it. So it's probably that much more cause for a jig that director Marilyn Agrelo's documentary "Mad Hot Ballroom" didn't just find itself in a bidding war before it was picked up by Paramount Classics and released in 2005.

Martin is king of Puerto Rican Day parade
NEW YORK - Ricky Martin, Puerto Rico's all-time top-selling artist, added a new honor to go with his multiple Grammy awards on Thursday - he was named king of the 50th annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York.

Huckaby: Methods of a March to madness
How's your bracket looking, Hoss?

Today's best bets

Births

Oprah Winfrey opens second school for South African youth
SHAYAMOYA, South Africa - Oprah Winfrey opened her second school for poor South African youth Friday, an innovative, environmentally friendly institution she hopes will be a model for public education.

Til Death: Brad Garrett rings up laughs in Fox sitcom about matrimony
"I was a weird kid," says Brad Garrett, then adds, in a tone of rueful satisfaction, "It's easier to be a weird adult."

Chick lit author Mary Kay Andrews blows into town
Southern gal Mary Kay Andrews is happy to be in her Georgia home. After three years in Raleigh, her "new" 1926 Craftsman bungalow in Decatur ("Mayberry with Cocktails") is a welcome comfort.

Chris Gardner translates 'Happyness' fame into advocacy for poor, homeless
HONOLULU - Chris Gardner is still pursuing happiness.

Rich: A woman's done when she says
Rodney Crowell is a Grammy-award winning artist, writer of hundreds of hit songs and Johnny Cash's former son-in-law.

Effie's ladies 'bare' an early show
Effie's Club Follies pities school teachers, electricians, small-animal veterinarians and everyone else who gets up early on weekdays.

Church roundup

Secret of horror novelist's lineage is broken as book wins acclaim
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - Joe Hill knew it was only a matter of time before one of the publishing industry's hottest little secrets became common knowledge. He just wished he could have kept it under wraps a bit longer.

The top five

Getting to know the 'whitest kids'
It's open to debate whether they're really the whitest kids you know. But the five wags who call themselves the Whitest Kids U'Know may be among the funniest.

Disney classics live
"Discover Theater!" featuring Disney's "Cinderella" KIDS and "The Jungle Book" KIDS is not just a fun stage show, it's also a teaching tool that uses familiar Disney characters to teach children the importance of both teamwork and integrity, encouraging young audience members that nothing is impossible when you use your imagination.

Today in history
Today is Sunday, March 18, the 77th day of 2007. There are 288 days left in the year.

Doukmak: Role models prosper in scripture
Recently I happened across a print advertisement for a publication entitled "The Biblical Prophets, Challenging Role Models." According to the author, "Exploring the personalities and messages of the biblical prophets - who they were, what they taught and how they taught - will equip us to practice our faith better today." The advertisement described the publication as "A concise and interesting introduction to the role of the prophet in the Hebrew Scriptures." I have to admit I was intrigued by the idea of making such a publication available, especially to today's youth.

Today's best bets

'Sweet Source' aids readers
If you're one of those magazine readers who dog-ear the resources page, Fay Sweet's book is aimed at you.

Music for Peace returns to Athens
The Music for Peace Project is a global effort to fill the world with music as a call for peace. In the last three years, the Musicians Alliance for Peace has sponsored more than 350 concerts in more than 30 countries over the course of three three-day weekends.

Winthrop stuns Notre Dame
SPOKANE, Wash. - Finally, on its seventh try, Winthrop did it. Against Notre Dame, of all teams.

Offenses pointing the way
COLUMBUS, Ohio - One hundred and twenty-one.

Rebels impose their will on Jackets
CHICAGO - A win was there for Georgia Tech.

Graves buries Maryland
BUFFALO, N.Y. - A.J. Graves can't grow any wider or taller, and the junior point guard doesn't believe Butler will ever shed its mid-major label.

Tennessee sets off offensive fireworks
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Forget "Rocky Top." Chris Lofton may have come up with a new Tennessee rallying cry.

Buckeyes guard lead in overtime
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Hold the questions about Greg Oden's future. Ohio State isn't finished in the NCAA Tournament.

Badgers sweat out victory
CHICAGO - Wisconsin seemed in a daze, almost like jittery rookies playing in their first NCAA Tournament.

Byars buys more time for Commodores
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Derrick Byars released five years of frustration on Washington State in the second half. He hit five 3-pointers, blocked a critical shot and repeatedly kept Vanderbilt alive in a double-overtime thriller.

Two history-rich teams
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - History doesn't weigh heavily on most college basketball stars in this era of transfers, coaching turnover and teenage pros.

Georgia travels to high elevation to face Air Force
The first sign is a brief shortness of breath just before tip-off. Next, as the first five minutes of the game slowly tick away, those breaths get shorter and shorter.

Landry says Boilermakers can challenge No. 1 Gators
NEW ORLEANS - Purdue forward Carl Landry was so confident about his team's matchup against top-seeded Florida that he made a bold prediction Saturday.

Mercer has surgery; Jackson's up next
Georgia guard Mike Mercer underwent reconstructive knee surgery on Thursday to repair a torn ligament that cost him the final 10 games of his season.

Lopsided loss still stings Cats
CHICAGO - Mention the words Kentucky, Kansas and last year in the same breath, and Wildcats forward Bobby Perry is sure to grimace.

Podcasters trade tips at Atlanta camp
ATLANTA - Kathy Shields says podcasting is easy - so simple, in fact, that her kindergartners do it.

Storm grounds JetBlue flights
NEW YORK - JetBlue canceled 215 flights Friday because of a winter storm on the East Coast, aiming to avoid the days of cancellations and criticism that followed a storm last month, an airline spokesman said.

Echoes of '67 march in D.C. demonstration
WASHINGTON - Denouncing a conflict entering its fifth year, protesters raised their voices Saturday against U.S. policy in Iraq and marched by the thousands to the Pentagon in the footsteps of an epic demonstration four decades ago against another divisive war.

Chlorine-laden suicide truck bombs strike Anbar
BAGHDAD - Three suicide bombers driving trucks rigged with tanks of toxic chlorine gas struck targets in heavily Sunni Anbar province including the office of a Sunni tribal leader opposed to al-Qaida. The attacks killed at least two people and sickened 350 Iraqi civilians and six U.S. troops, the U.S. military said Saturday.

Mayor makes her pick in commission contest
Athens-Clarke Mayor Heidi Davison offered up her personal opinion Friday about who best would represent District 8 on the Athens-Clarke Commission, an unexpected endorsement of one candidate over another.

U.S. spending more (and less) on Iraq war
NEW YORK - In four years, the United States has spent close to $500 billion on the war in Iraq - more than the total for the Korean War and nearly as much as 12 years in Vietnam, adjusting for inflation. The ultimate cost could reach $1 trillion or more.

Gas price fears likely unfounded
Elementary school principal Randy Busscher of Holland, Mich., is braced for gasoline prices of $3 a gallon or more by summer break.

Open house planned on Y's Camp Kelley
The Athens YMCA will host an open house from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday to present information about the Y's summer day camp, Camp Kelley.

Boy's death prompts outcry about sex offenders
BRUNSWICK - Neighbors of a slain 6-year-old boy are fuming over how a molester arrested in the child's abduction had been allowed to live in the same trailer park as the victim, just months after legislators passed one of the nation's toughest crackdowns on sex offenders.

Fugitive exposed by print
When Larry Ray Bess got a driver's license in Texas, he didn't know the required thumbprint would later point federal agents to Athens and end the accused child rapist's 18 years on the lam.

Fruit of their labor
CRAWFORD - That's more than just an apple orchard a group of student and community volunteers have been planting on an Oglethorpe County farm this month.

Tired of crime, neighborhoods act
Jeani Wooten noticed the prostitutes on the street corner right away when she moved into her Nantahala Avenue house four years ago.

St. Pat's revelers flood downtown Savannah
SAVANNAH - Thousands of gaudy green St. Patrick's Day revelers crammed downtown Savannah on Saturday standing 10-deep along sidewalks, serving cocktails under party tents in the oak-shaded squares and packed behind police barricades - a first in the parade's 183-year history.

As pot trade moves indoors, cops adjust to weed them out
JEFFERSON - Like any business faced with changing times, marijuana growers adapted. Producing marijuana used to be as simple as finding some remote countryside to plant. But, as investigators grew more skilled at spotting pot from the air, outdoor cultivation developed a distinct down side.

Background checks offered for coaches, other volunteers
LAWRENCEVILLE - Wearing the hats of assistant coach, team mom and concessions lady, Sonya Perez tries to be near her children when they participate in after-school sports, but admits she can't be in two places at once when her son and daughter are on different soccer fields at the same time.

Grand jury indicts three officers in New York shooting
NEW YORK - Two police officers involved in a 50-bullet barrage that killed an unarmed man on his wedding day were indicted on charges of manslaughter, and a third faces a misdemeanor charge, a person familiar with the investigation said Saturday.

Legislators push dog-fighting laws
ATLANTA - Paw prints embedded in treadmills. Logs documenting pit bulls' weight. Thousands of dollars in cash stacked like bricks.

Coalition government installed
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Palestinians installed a new, more moderate coalition government Saturday, in hopes of persuading the international community to end its isolation of the Palestinian Authority and lift a year of bruising sanctions.

Record number of fires depletes agency's budget
The East Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross is trying to replenish $80,000 spent on disaster relief after a record number of fires in Northeast Georgia over the past year.

Bicentennial of abolition revives memory of slavery
LIVERPOOL, England - Beatles lovers who seek out Penny Lane imagine it as that magical place "in my ears and in my eyes, there beneath the blue suburban skies." But it has a sinister undertone that still reverberates.

Outed CIA operative sheds little light on leak case
WASHINGTON - Valerie Plame put a glamorous face and a personal story to Democrats' criticism of the Bush administration Friday, telling a House committee that White House and State Department officials "carelessly and recklessly" blew her CIA cover in a politically motivated smear of her husband.

Dublin throws diverse parade
DUBLIN, Ireland - Lithuanian musicians, drum-beating Punjabis and West African dancers used Dublin's St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday to celebrate their place in a booming Ireland that has become a land of immigrants.

Poverty panel to go public
After more than a year, thousands of hours of work by hundreds of people will culminate in a Monday night meeting of the Athens anti-poverty group Partners for a Prosperous Athens.

Cry of foul over tourney alcohol ads
A partnership of the American Medical Association and several town-gown coalitions formed to curb campus drinking culture have started an advertising campaign that calls for an end to alcohol advertising during March Madness - the annual NCAA basketball tournament.

School cafeterias often not getting health inspections
WASHINGTON - Millions of children eat in school cafeterias that don't get the twice-yearly health inspections required by Congress to help prevent food poisoning.

Reasons, timing of firings set a dangerous precedent
WASHINGTON - They're political appointees who serve at the pleasure of the president, and can be removed at any time. So why the big flap over the recent firing of eight U.S. attorneys?

Death won't be investigated as a homicide
An Athens woman died Thursday night, hours after she was injured while fighting with her boyfriend.

Major recall of pet food has animal owners frantic
UNION, N.J. - Pet owners were worried Saturday that the pet food in their cupboard might be deadly after millions of containers of dog and cat food sold at major retailers across North America were recalled.

Wal-Mart drops bid for a banking license
Stymied by a phalanx of opponents from big banks to unions and dogged by conflicting messages about its intentions, Wal-Mart withdrew a bid for a banking license Friday and said it would find other ways to serve customers' financial needs.

Passengers stranded on jets at NYC airport
NEW YORK - Hundreds of passengers were stranded for hours overnight on airliners that couldn't take off from John F. Kennedy International Airport because of the ice and snow storm that pummeled the Northeast.

Massive recall announced after pet deaths reported
WASHINGTON - A major manufacturer of dog and cat food sold under Wal-Mart, Safeway, Kroger and other store brands recalled 60 million containers of wet pet food Friday after reports of kidney failure and deaths.

North Korea to close main nuclear facility
BEIJING - North Korea told delegates at nuclear talks Saturday that it is preparing to shut down its main reactor, South Korea's chief nuclear envoy said, a key step promised in a landmark disarmament pact.

Hospital, MCG reach teaching agreement
AUGUSTA - A nearly 200-year-old teaching relationship between University Hospital and the Medical College of Georgia is back on after a brief hiatus. Whether that will keep the school from looking to Athens for an expansion depends on whom you ask.

Fate of plant strengthens resolve to pursue enrichment
BUSHEHR, Iran - For Iranians across the political spectrum, delays in construction of Iran's first nuclear reactor have become proof that they have to master their own nuclear technology and resist U.N. efforts to stop them. The reactor, already eight years behind schedule, is now snagged on what Iran calls a politically motivated business dispute with longtime ally Russia.

Local soldier killed in Iraq
A 21-year-old Army corporal from Athens died Wednesday from wounds he suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near him in Iraq.

Despite cancellation of Kite Day, families take advantage of wind
Despite a nosedive now and then, 3-year-old Sophia Beasley seemed a natural kite-flyer on her first try Saturday afternoon at Sandy Creek Park.

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Death notices
Felicia Williams, 27, of Athens, died Thursday, March 15, 2007. The family will receive friends at 125 Woodridge Circle, Athens. Winfrey's Mutual Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.

Funerals today

Death notices

Funerals today
Bertram, William "Bill," 79, of Winterville; 11:30 a.m. Memorial service at The Methodist Church, Winterville (706-742-2445).

Tant: Anti-war march is patriotism in action
"I'm still convinced that there is nothing more powerful to dramatize an injustice than the tramp, tramp of marching feet," said Dr. Martin Luther King in 1966. Today in Washington, the tramp, tramp of marching feet will be heard loud and clear as thousands of Americans march from Washington to the Pentagon across the Potomac as the injustice and evil of the war in Iraq nears its fourth anniversary.

Partners to unveil anti-poverty plan Monday evening
At 7 p.m. Monday in a ballroom of the Classic Center in downtown Athens, this community will get its first look at the concrete strategies being proposed for starting the battle against an intergenerational problem that now has one in four Athens-Clarke County residents living in poverty.

Forum: Hamilton states his case to 8th District
This campaign is an abbreviated one. The circumstances that led to a special election left me less than six weeks to build, fund and run a campaign. As a result, I feel I haven't had the chance to use every opportunity to connect with citizens of Athens-Clarke County's 8th Commission District. I'm grateful for the opportunity the editorial team at the Athens Banner-Herald has given me.

Forum: Proposed cash advance law would protect consumers
Very few industries actually seek government regulation. However, with new legislation now moving through the Georgia General Assembly, the cash advance industry is seeking to establish a tough new law that would allow Georgians appropriate access to short-term cash advances when they need help, while providing necessary protections to make sure the transactions are offered responsibly and are accessible to all. Who would deny Georgians this right?

Shipp: Legislators are deepening ditch on race
The governor is flapping around like a headless chicken begging the feds for money to keep alive Georgia's health insurance program for needy kids. The transportation nightmare in metro Atlanta could not get worse. Water polluters and land despoilers are pushing enough legislation to fill two freight cars. Loan sharks with fresh ideas for predation are circling the statehouse. The tax code, the criminal defense system and flagging economic development require immediate attention.

Legislative priorities still fishy
Ordinarily, a $13.5 million cut in a $19.5 million state government plan of dubious merit would be a clear signal that Georgia's lawmakers are doing their jobs, ensuring that state taxpayers' dollars aren't being wasted.

Jekyll Island redevelopment a question of balance
Contrary to popular belief, the clash over Georgia's Jekyll Island is not about altering the existing agreement to develop only 35 percent of its area - it's about how that 35 percent will be redeveloped.

Thompson: Commuter rail will go nowhere with Richardson
Nowhere man don't worry... OK, so maybe it's a bit of a cheap shot. But state House Speaker Glenn Richardson, R-Head In The Sand, has well and truly earned the moniker "Nowhere Man" in this space with his unbelievable recent quote on the long-talked-about commuter rail line between Athens and Atlanta, the higher-education centers of this state.

Winders: Georgia can't afford payday loans
I was one of the lucky ones. I got out. A decade or so ago, an ignorance of finances and a job paying slightly above serf scale combined to force my hand. Even living the humble life of an inexperienced reporter, my paychecks simply wouldn't stretch the full two weeks. Juggling bills got tougher. My will got weaker.

Johnson: Women are denigrated by female rappers, too
The negative influence of hip-hop, particularly rap music, has received much media attention within the past month. In February, CNN did a special report that raised the question of whether hip-hop is art or poison, and the March issue of Ebony magazine featured an excerpt from the book "Gender Talk," in which Bennett College president Johnnetta B. Cole asserts the "soft-porn visuals" of gangsta rap have been "seared into the consciousness of young black boys and girls."

Diving into success
Jonathan Fennelly knew at an early age that he was destined to scale great heights. And dive from them. The Oconee County senior's fascination with diving began more than a decade ago when, as a 7-year-old, he made trips to the Ramsey Center's Gabrielson Natatorium.

Versatile star
When Erica Malagon began swimming competitively at the age of 6, her Downtown Dolphins coaches insisted she swim in nearly every event.

North Oconee shines in tourney
LAGRANGE - Rachel Donovan and Leah Livesay made Saturday's ride home to Bogart rather enjoyable for the North Oconee girls tennis team.

Eagles fly to a victory in nine-team meet
FAIRBURN - Taylor Kellogg ran against the wind and defeated everyone else.

Softball splits doubleheader
No. 18 Georgia split a doubleheader with Kentucky, losing the second game to snap a 10-game winning streak at the Softball/Soccer Complex.

Chipper misses second game
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Chipper Jones was held out for the second straight game Saturday with a sore muscle in his side.

Pacers stop losing streak
INDIANAPOLIS - Troy Murphy scored 22 points and Mike Dunleavy added 21 to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Atlanta Hawks 113-90 on Saturday night to snap their 11-game losing streak.

Martin still plans to halt streak
HAMPTON - All the speculation about Mark Martin's schedule finally will come to an end next week at Bristol, and the longtime NASCAR star said he does not plan to be there to say "I told you so."

Notebook: Bad engine forces Newman to back
HAMPTON - When Ryan Newman noticed a miss in the engine while winning the pole Friday night, he never expected it would force him to the back of the field.

Shaq extends Heat streak
MIAMI - Shaquille O'Neal scored 23 points, Eddie Jones and Jason Williams had 19 apiece, and the Miami Heat extended the NBA's longest current winning streak to nine games with a 103-97 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

Mediate takes three-shot lead
ORLANDO, Fla. - Imagine how Rocco Mediate felt the first time he met Arnold Palmer on a golf course. He was 19 when friends secretly arranged a golf game at Latrobe, and the kid was so overcome by seeing the King that he nearly turned and ran.

Taylor composed, in charge
ORLANDO, Fla. - Conditions were ripe for Vaughn Taylor to lose his temper.

Cubs' Piniella seeks production in early innings
TUCSON, Ariz. - On the cold days, with the wind blowing in at Wrigley Field the past few years, Chicago Cubs fans could count on Dusty Baker playing for one run in the first inning.

Notebook: Toronto pitcher arrested
TAMPA, Fla. - Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Gustavo Chacin was arrested and charged with driving under the influence.

Battle royale for Royals' position
SURPRISE, Ariz. - Angel Berroa has gone from 2003 AL Rookie of the Year to possibly losing his job as the Kansas City Royals' starting shortstop.

Former champ Gordon driving well, sitting pretty
HAMPTON - Slogans like "The Drive for Five" are on the back burner for Jeff Gordon. For now, he and his team are just focused on the next race.

Rouault finishes 14th in individual medley
MINNEAPOLIS - Sebastien Rouault finished 14th in the 400 individual medley at the NCAA Championship at Minnesota's University Aquatic Center.

Rouault, Stovall pace swimmers
MINNEAPOLIS - Georgia's Sebastien Rouault and Gil Stovall each finished third in their respective events as the NCAA Championship ended at Minnesota's Aquatic Center on Saturday.

Men, women combine for eight qualifiers
Georgia's men's and women's teams combined for eight NCAA regional qualifiers at the Georgia Relays at Spec Towns Track.

Helf wins shot put; Dahlgren wins hammer
Kyle Helf saved his best for last.

UGA lab studying fatal hemlock pest
Like a bloodsucking mosquito, the hemlock woolly adelgid plunges its needle-like mouth deep into the branches of hemlock trees and slowly sucks out the nutrients.

Georgia Review picked as finalist
The Georgia Review, the University of Georgia's literary magazine, has been named a finalist in this year's National Magazine Awards competition.

9/11 commissioner to lecture at UGA

UGA Observatory to hold open house
The University of Georgia Observatory will hold its monthly open house at 9 p.m. Friday, weather permitting.

Law conference planned at UGA
The University of Georgia School of Law will host the second annual "Working in the Public Interest Law Conference" March 30-31 to explore practical approaches to lawyering that can best serve the poor.

Milestone for Landers
MINNEAPOLIS - It was another milestone game for Georgia coach Andy Landers on Saturday.

Floor raised in 'Barn'
MINNEAPOLIS - Players at Williams Arena must climb up three steps just to go from the bench to the floor.

Playoff Glance

Lady Dogs survive ugly, rough-and-tumble game
MINNEAPOLIS - Georgia coach Andy Landers had hoped a victory Saturday in the first round of the NCAA Women's Tournament would provide a "cleansing" after a drubbing at the hands of Vanderbilt two weeks ago.

Belmont vs. No. 13 Georgia
WHEN: 2:30 p.m. today

Wieben, Iowa State advance to face Georgia
MINNEAPOLIS - Nicky Wieben scored 11 of her 18 points in the second half and Toccara Ross added 12 points to lead sixth-seeded Iowa State to a 79-60 victory over Washington in the first round of the Dallas Regional on Saturday.

Tasha's Time
MINNEAPOLIS - Tasha Humphrey's junior season started late and never quite rounded into the same fine form she fashioned in her first two years in a Georgia uniform.

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