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Mo. rape suspect accused of plotting to have alleged victim killed
(State News ~ 02/16/07)
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) -- A St. Joseph man charged with beating and raping a woman last year is now accused of offering $12,000 to have her killed, authorities said. Eric A. Sharp, 46, is already in jail in northwest Missouri and charged with raping a casino worker in June. He was charged Thursday with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in what prosecutors said was a plot hatched with a fellow Buchanan County Jail inmate...
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Missouri family sickened by salmonella sues ConAgra, maker of suspect peanut butter
(State News ~ 02/16/07)
A Missouri couple sued ConAgra Foods Inc. on Friday over a salmonella outbreak linked to its peanut butter, and their attorney said more suits will follow. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Kansas City by Susanna and Brian Cox of St. Joseph. ...
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Mo. state board approves statewide final exams
(State News ~ 02/16/07)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The state Board of Education signed off on a plan Friday to require high school students statewide to take the same final exams starting in 2009. State education officials recommended changing the standardized tests high school students take in hopes of making them try harder and to help ensure schools teach the same material from district to district. Schools could decide whether to still administer locally designed finals...
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Advance man killed when trench in Jackson collapses
(Local News ~ 02/16/07)
An Advance, Mo., man was killed Thursday when a 12-foot-deep trench he was working in collapsed in Jackson. Kevin Lemons, 29, was pronounced dead at 3:50 p.m. at Saint Francis Medical Center by Cape Girardeau County Coroner John A. Clifton. According to Jackson Fire Department Capt. Randy Davis, Lemons was working in the 3100 block of Bainbridge Road when the trench collapsed...
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Area crew gets ovation for help after ice storm
(Local News ~ 02/16/07)
Cape Girardeau firefighters were honored last month for their efforts helping with rescue and cleanup efforts during and after a January ice storm in southwest Missouri. During a basketball game between Logan-Rogersville and Poplar Bluff at Logan-Rogersville High School Jan. 19, the firefighters were recognized with a standing ovation by the crowd...
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ConAgra recalls peanut butter
(National News ~ 02/16/07)
ConAgra Foods Inc. told consumers to discard certain jars of Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter after the spread was linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened almost 300 people nationwide. Lids of jars with a product code beginning "2111" can be returned to ConAgra for a refund, the company said...
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Dear God: Let's eat
(Column ~ 02/16/07)
Dear God, How are you? I'm just fine, thanks. OK. That's not entirely true. And since this is a letter to ... you know ... God ... I better not lie. To be perfectly honest, Great Creator, I'm cold. And tired of gray days. I know. I know. Folks elsewhere have had a tougher time this winter than I have here in Southeast Missouri. But it's been so gloomy in our corner of your creation. And by gloomy, I mean cloudy, which means no sunshine, which makes people dour...
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Think tank VP predicts changes
(Local News ~ 02/16/07)
More than ever, people must take a wider view of the world, the vice president of a think tank told about 200 people at Glenn Auditorium on Thursday. "It's incumbent on all of us to think with a global perspective," said Erik Peterson of the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C. "We're at a moment of incredible transformation in regards to the international landscape."...
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Country singer Kenny Chesney denies rumors sparked by annulment
(Entertainment ~ 02/16/07)
NEW YORK -- Kenny Chesney explains why the word "fraud" was used on the document filed by Renee Zellweger to annul their marriage and denies the gay rumors it sparked, in an interview to air Sunday on CBS' "60 Minutes." "It's not true. Period. Maybe I should have come out and said, 'No, I'm not [gay],' but I didn't want to draw any more attention to it," the 38-year-old country singer said...
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Southeast locks outside doors at Myers, New Hall
(Local News ~ 02/16/07)
Southeast Missouri State University began locking outside doors at Myers Hall earlier this month, the second such residence hall to be put under lock and key in a plan designed to better control public access to campus residence halls. Bruce Skinner, director of residence life, said the university hopes to expand the locked-door policy to all campus residence halls in phases over the next two years...
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Enrollment at SEMO steady for spring
(Local News ~ 02/16/07)
Southeast Missouri State University has 15 more students enrolled in classes this spring than a year ago, school officials said. Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment stands at 9,758 students, according to fourth-week final enrollment figures...
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Around Southeast Missouri 2/16/07
(Local News ~ 02/16/07)
Sikeston man faces drug, fleeing charges A 20-year-old Sikeston, Mo., man is in custody on drug charges as well as charges for fleeing twice from officers. Olajuwon Lane is being held in the Scott County Jail in lieu of a $10,000 cash or surety bond on charges of leaving the scene of an accident, possession of narcotics, felony escape and resisting arrest. ...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 2/16/07
(Local News ~ 02/16/07)
9 a.m. today County Administration Building 1 Barton Square, Jackson Routine business n Payroll change forms. n Letter of support -- Lutheran Family and Children's Services expansion project. n Solid Waste Management notice of recycling grants. n Archive Center monthly report...
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Historic lights turned on in downtown Cape Girardeau
(Local News ~ 02/16/07)
About 20 people endured brutally cold temperatures to inaugurate nine new historic lights in Cape Girardeau's downtown district. "I can see that this really is no time to pontificate," Mayor Jay Knudtson said to those huddled for the ceremony at the corner of Main Street in the parking lot of Old St. Vincent's Church Thursday...
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Cape school board president may resign
(Local News ~ 02/16/07)
Cape Girardeau school board president Sharon Mueller may resign as early as this spring if her husband accepts a job transfer to St. Louis. Mueller said she won't resign before the April 3 school board election. Board member Laura Sparkman is assured of re-election and newcomer Paul Nenninger will join the school board in April. They are the only two candidates on the ballot. Board member Tim Arbeiter isn't seeking re-election...
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Serious sentiments
(State News ~ 02/16/07)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Buying a greeting card for someone's birthday, anniversary or if they're feeling under the weather is pretty straightforward. But what if they're undergoing chemotherapy or struggling with depression? "Get well soon" probably won't cut it...
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Blunt embraces health plan for state's small businesses
(State News ~ 02/16/07)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Matt Blunt embraced a proposal Thursday to create a quasi-governmental agency to administer private health insurance plans for small-business employees -- a move intended to reduce the number of Missourians without health insurance...
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United Way surpasses campaign goal
(Local News ~ 02/16/07)
The United Way of Southeast Missouri met and exceeded its fund-raising goals in 2006, and those who depend on the group's services will benefit this year. "It is going to have a greater impact. We're getting more focused and understanding better our opportunities to work in the community," said Nancy Jernigan, executive director of United Way of Southeast Missouri...
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Two Jackson mayoral candidates make their case to club
(Local News ~ 02/16/07)
Two members of the Jackson Board of Aldermen vying for a promotion took their case Thursday to the Cape Girardeau County Pachyderm Club. David Reiminger and Barbara Lohr are seeking to replace seven-term Mayor Paul Sander. In their presentations to about a dozen members of the Republican club, each cited a resume of civic involvement and a commitment to continued growth in the city of 12,750 people...
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Nixon sues businesses accused of price gouging after winter storm
(State News ~ 02/16/07)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Attorney General Jay Nixon announced Thursday his office has filed lawsuits against six businesses and settled with two others accused of price gouging after a winter storm hit the state last month. The companies are along or near the Interstate 44 corridor from Joplin to St. Robert. They are accused of charging inflated prices for hotel rooms, gasoline, kerosene and portable generators...
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Bush: NATO allies must provide more troops in Afghanistan
(National News ~ 02/16/07)
WASHINGTON -- President Bush said Thursday that NATO allies need to supply more soldiers to Afghanistan and be willing to send them into the most violent battles with Taliban fighters, who are gearing up for a new spring offensive. "When our commanders on the ground say to our respective countries 'We need additional help,' our NATO countries must provide it," Bush said in a speech five years after U.S.-led forces toppled Afghanistan's repressive Taliban regime...
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Sunnis resist push to calm Iraqi capital
(International News ~ 02/16/07)
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- U.S. and Iraqi forces pushed deeper Thursday into Sunni militant strongholds in Baghdad -- where cars rigged with explosives greeted their advance -- while British-led teams in southern Iraq used shipping containers to block suspected weapon smuggling routes from Iran...
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States seeing less tax revenue from cigarettes
(National News ~ 02/16/07)
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- Roland Henkel quit smoking in September and has been doing the math ever since: A week added to his life. More than 2,100 Marlboro Lights he hasn't smoked. And more than $400 he didn't spend on cigarettes. "It does add up," said Henkel, 53. "You don't think about it when you're smoking so much."...
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World briefs 2/16/07
(National News ~ 02/16/07)
Investigators say billions of dollars wasted in Iraq WASHINGTON -- The U.S. government has squandered as much as $10 billion in public money on Iraq reconstruction aid because of overcharges and unsubstantiated expenses. More is yet to come, federal investigators said Thursday. ...
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Sandra Myers
(Obituary ~ 02/16/07)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Sandra Myers, 58, of Garland, Texas, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, at her home. She was born Sept. 9, 1948, in Cairo, daughter of James B. and Mary Elizabeth Spaulding Walder. Myers was a graduate of Cairo High School and received a bachelor's degree in administration from the University of Colorado...
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Terry Reedy
(Obituary ~ 02/16/07)
Terry Reedy, 55, of Jackson died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007, at his home. Terry was born April 1, 1951, in Warren, Ohio, son of Lt. Col. James and Virginia Thompson Reedy. He was a 1969 graduate of Jackson High School. Terry served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from Sept. 17, 1970, until May 15, 1972...
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Betty Myer
(Obituary ~ 02/16/07)
Betty J. Myer, 79, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug. 11, 1927, in Cape Girardeau County, daughter of Theodor C. and Adeline I. Bennett Birk. The Birk family resided in Tilsit, where Betty was baptized Oct. 9, 1927, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. She was confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church April 28, 1942. She was a 1945 graduate of Jackson High School...
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Hollie Crotts
(Obituary ~ 02/16/07)
MORLEY, Mo. -- Hollie Crotts, 93, of Morley died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, at Bertrand Retirement Home in Bertrand, Mo. She was born June 24, 1913, in Lamar, Ark., daughter of James Robert and Harriet Hull Terry. She and W.H. Crotts were married Nov. 2, 1930. He died July 4, 1988...
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Annie Spillers
(Obituary ~ 02/16/07)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Annie Jane Seals Spillers, 94, of Cairo died Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, at Daystar Care Center. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Heavenly Gates Funeral Home in Cairo, and from 11 a.m. to service time Saturday at House of Prayer in Charleston, Mo...
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Edward Frenzel
(Obituary ~ 02/16/07)
Edward Arnold Frenzel, 59, of Jackson died Friday, Feb. 2, 2007, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born April 23, 1947, in Chicago, son of Arnold and Sally Kanton Frenzel. He and Barbara Karraker were married July 20, 1997. Frenzel was a licensed practical nurse at Saint Francis more than 10 years, and then worked in sales as floor supervisor at Shoe Carnival in Cape Girardeau. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church...
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David Neiswonger
(Obituary ~ 02/16/07)
David Neiswonger, 55, of Princeton, Ky., formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, at Caldwell County Hospital following a brief illness. He was born Dec. 15, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, son of Woodrow and Alice Colyer Neiswonger. He was a graduate of Christian County High School...
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Janice Lee
(Obituary ~ 02/16/07)
Janice L. Lee, 52, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, at her home. She was born May 24, 1954, at Hannibal, Mo., daughter of James R. and Joan Walker Snodgrass. Lee was a former technician at Southeast Missouri Hospital, and had also worked at Maytag Laundromat...
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Births 2/16/07
(Births ~ 02/16/07)
Grantham; Johnson; Jenkins; Rhoads; Smith; Lindsey; Cottner; Toll
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Cape/Jackson fire report 2/16/07
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/16/07)
n At 5:14 p.m., investigation at 2880 Hopper Drive. n At 5:23 p.m., medical assist in the 2100 block of William Street. n At 6:22 p.m., gas odor at 224 S. Lorimier St. n At 7:45 p.m., carbon monoxide call at 224 S. Lorimier St. n At 9:13 p.m., medical assist in the 600 block of South Spring Avenue...
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Cape police report 2/16/07
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/16/07)
Arrests
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Carnahan reports few election problems in 2006
(State News ~ 02/16/07)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Secretary of State Robin Carnahan said Thursday that while there were scattered problems, the November election went fairly smoothly. "In all cases, the elections in 2006 were fair, accurate and secure, and in most cases, also went smoothly and were efficient," she told journalists at The Associated Press and Missouri Press Association's Day at the Capitol...
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Good acting, good laughs make RCP's 'Barefoot' time well spent
(Local News ~ 02/16/07)
There's a reason Neil Simon is known around the world for his plays -- they speak to experiences we've almost all had in our adult lives, especially "Barefoot in the Park." The beauty of "Barefoot in the Park" is that, no matter your age, gender or outlook on life, if you've been in an adult, nonplatonic relationship, you can identify with the struggles of the lead characters, Paul and Corie Bratter. ...
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Kinder takes final shot at state title
(High School Sports ~ 02/16/07)
The Central girls swimming team has had individual and relay state champions in the program's past, so the fact Hannah Kinder will go down as one of the program's greatest swimmers when the state meet ends this weekend is saying quite a bit. Kinder will be joined by several teammates for today's preliminaries and Saturday's event finals in the state meet at the St. Peter's Rec-Plex...
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Out of the past 2/16/07
(Out of the Past ~ 02/16/07)
Cape Girardeau County's proposed building permit program is running into a flood of opposition from farmers who feel farm buildings should be exempted from any permit program. Claiming it is "contrary to the orderly, efficient and economic development of the area," the Cape Girardeau City Council is expected to adopt a resolution this week objecting to the opening of a mobile home park near Klaus Park between Cape Girardeau and Jackson...
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Newspaper's biases are showing
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/16/07)
To the editor:Since last week I have noticed multiple instances of bias perpetrated by the Southeast Missourian. The coverage of Chief White Eagle was misleading. However, it probably came as no surprise, as the American Indian is used to broken promises. I agree with Joy Bell: "To suggest that any native group has to prove its legitimacy using documentation from within the white culture is no different than relying on the fox for factual verification about what happened to the hens."...
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They should work it out quietly
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/16/07)
To the editor:I have never claimed to be overly intelligent by the world's standards, but the few things I do know tell me that the feud between House Speaker Rod Jetton and state Rep. Scott Lipke is not helping either of them or the Republican Party...
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Making history
(Editorial ~ 02/16/07)
Tonight at 6 o'clock at the Great Boars of Fire Lodge in Anna, Ill., an energetic group of historic preservationists will kick off an ambitious fund drive to commemorate the Lincoln-Douglas debate held in what is now Lincoln Memorial Park just north of the roundabout on Highway 146 that goes through the heart of town. The sesquicentennial of that debate will be in September 2008...
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Speak Out 2/16/07
(Speak Out ~ 02/16/07)
Bell City blame; Astounding results; Above the law?; Deflected siren; Border fences; Teacher's lament; Seat-belt rationale; Get the shot; Open opinions; Board backbone; State has ruled; Conflict on board; No comparison; Schools need help; Paying for jail; Honorable man; Don't sell forest
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Hard to keep language pure
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/16/07)
To the editor:I am a card-carrying member of the federally recognized Western Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, Okla. In the article "Teaching 'the human people'" there was a mention of teaching the "pure" language. It is hard to say there is a pure Cherokee language. ...
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Everyone's a critic: 'Hannibal Rising'
(Entertainment ~ 02/16/07)
Four stars (out of four) This movie was great! It was first horror movie in awhile that had a good story line you could actually, in a weird kind of way, relate to. The setting is based on young Hannibal Lecter and his sister, Mischa. In the World War II era when the Jews were slaughtered, he watches as his parents are murdered only feet in front of him and he is left to care for his sister. Then the bad men come and they are found...
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Film festival changes date, tickets on sale Monday
(Community ~ 02/16/07)
The Show Me Digital Film Festival has changed dates. Originally scheduled for Feb. 24, the festival will now take place March 24 at Port Cape Gir-ardeau. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the festival and after party lasting until closing. The switch was made due to some confusion and a scheduling conflict, said festival co-chairman Pat Bond...
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Baby, you know who you are
(Column ~ 02/16/07)
Downtown. Saturday. One of the latest places to enter the live music game, River Nick's, is packed to the gills. If you were downtown, you had to notice. What was the big deal? Promise to Burn. If you haven't heard of this band, then you're definitely not plugged in to the local music scene. ...
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Wiggling to the top
(Community ~ 02/16/07)
Back in October, the Show Me Center almost experienced its first sell-out in three years when Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood came to town. The key word is "almost." Though the crowd was big, it didn't hit the magical sell-out barrier. But now another group stands poised for a sell-out in a concert that may make many local music fans scratch their heads...
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Gordon wins qualifier but fails inspection
(Professional Sports ~ 02/16/07)
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Just when it looked like racing would snatch the spotlight from the cheaters at Daytona, Jeff Gordon's winning car failed inspection. Gordon, who won the second of Thursday's two 150-mile qualifying races, now will start the Daytona 500 in 42nd place...
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Philadelphia trades Forsberg
(Professional Sports ~ 02/16/07)
PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Flyers finally traded Peter Forsberg, sending the star center to the Central Division-leading Nashville Predators on Thursday night for Scottie Upshall, Ryan Parent and two draft picks. Forsberg, slowed this season by his chronically troubled right foot, can become an unrestricted a free agent at the end of the season, and the Flyers decided to get some value for the former NHL MVP rather than risk losing him for nothing...
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Harrington fires 63 to lead Nissan field
(Professional Sports ~ 02/16/07)
Padraig Harrington is a newcomer to the Nissan Open, still not sure when to hit the brakes and when to fire at the flags. He chose the latter Thursday and zoomed past Phil Mickelson and everyone else at Riviera with an 8-under 63. Harrington opened with three straight birdies. ...
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Delta remains perfect
(High School Sports ~ 02/16/07)
With senior guard Kaci Menz providing the clutch baskets and reserve Sara Blattel controlling the boards, Delta's girls basketball team preserved its unblemished record with a 50-42 win Thursday over visiting Kelly. Menz led all scorers with 19 points, while Blattel added six points and provided the Bobcats with numerous second-chance opportunities...
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Cards put on early Heat alert
(Professional Sports ~ 02/16/07)
JUPITER, Fla. -- Scanning newspaper headlines after arriving at the team's spring training facility, St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa found material for his camp-opening speech to the World Series champions. The fodder was Miami Heat coach Pat Riley, who blamed his team's .500 record on a hangover from the NBA title. "We blew the start of the year," Riley said earlier this week after returning from a medical leave of absence. "We weren't ready. I wasn't ready."...
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Kia's Rondo can handle seven passengers
(National News ~ 02/16/07)
Car shoppers won't have to spend a fortune to get a trendy tall wagon with flexible cargo space and room for up to seven passengers. With a starting manufacturer's suggested retail price, including destination charge, of $16,995 for a five-passenger version and $17,495 for a seven-passenger model, the new-for-2007 Kia Rondo offers a less-costly alternative to many so-called "crossover utility vehicles" whose prices are right up there with rugged sport utility vehicles...
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Artifacts 2/16/07
(Community ~ 02/16/07)
Mardi Gras Pub Crawl slated for Fat Tuesday; Singer/songwriters teach seminar Sunday; River City Players host auditions for 'Miss Daisy'; Winston to play at benefit for Saint Francis; Felts to perform Saturday at Cape Eagles; -- From staff reports
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At the theaters 1/16/07
(Entertainment ~ 02/16/07)
New at the theaters 'Breach' Starring Chris Cooper, Ryan Phillippe, Kathleen Quinlan, Gary Cole, Laura Linney and Dennis Haysbert. Eric O'Neill's dream of becoming a big-time agent in the FBI is finally coming true; he's been promoted to work with renowned operative Robert Hanssen. But O'Neill soon realizes that he's supposed to spy on Hanssen -- a suspected traitor within the organization. Rated PG-13 for violence, sexual content and language, running time 115 minutes. (Cape West Cine)...
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Free tire program not all it's cracked up to be
(Column ~ 02/16/07)
Dear Tom and Ray: Am I being taken for a ride? I bought a brand-new Honda CR-V and was enrolled in a "free tires for life" program with my dealership. The catch (isn't there always?) is that I have to have my tires balanced every 7,500 miles and an alignment every year, plus routine oil changes and an annual inspection at the dealership in order to qualify for the free tires. ...
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Local band competing for spot on CMT's 'Studio 330 Sessions'
(Local News ~ 02/16/07)
A local alternative country band has a chance to get some national exposure through a Country Music Television Internet contest. CMT unveiled its "Music City Madness" contest Tuesday. The Web-based competition pits 64 unsigned country artists against each other for a chance to record an episode of CMT's "Studio 330 Sessions."...
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Zambrano says he was misquoted in TV interview
(Professional Sports ~ 02/16/07)
MESA, Ariz. -- Carlos Zambrano backed off recent comments that he would leave the Chicago Cubs as a free agent after this season if he doesn't get a multiyear contract during spring training. Although he would rather get a new deal done by opening day, the pitcher said Thursday he would be willing to negotiate next fall. He won't discuss a contract during the season, though...
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Jackson's Schumacher wins opening match
(High School Sports ~ 02/16/07)
Jackson junior Jamie Schumacher was the lone area wrestler to win an opening match Thursday at the state wrestling meet at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, but none of the five wrestlers were eliminated on the opening day of the meet. Schumacher picked up an 8-5 decision over Nathan Fine in the 145-pound weight class in Class 4. Jackson senior Will Perry dropped a 12-6 decision to Drae Cox in his opener, but came back to pin Corbin Haughenberry in a wrestleback match...
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New Salem, Eagle Ridge arrange game at MCSAA state tournament
(High School Sports ~ 02/16/07)
The New Salem Baptist and Eagle Ridge Christian boys basketball teams will meet for a fourth time tonight. Both Southeast Missouri teams won easily in first-round games Thursday at the Missouri Christian Schools Athletic Association Class 2A state tournament...
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Season-opening tourney canceled
(High School Sports ~ 02/16/07)
Southeast Missouri State's softball season-opening tournament has been canceled. The Redhawks were set to open the season Saturday at the Tennessee-Martin Hospitality Classic, but inclement weather has forced the tournament to be shelved. It is unlikely the tournament will be rescheduled...
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