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Gusty winds caused this tree in Scott Matheny’s yard on Ferndale Boulevard to crush his truck Wednesday.

High winds turn deadly BY PAUL B. JOHNSON ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

TRIAD – The high winds in the area appear to have caused a traffic fatality in Davidson County on Wednesday afternoon. A person died when wind toppled a tree onto a car near Denton. The N.C. State Highway Patrol reports the incident happened on N.C. 109 near Jim Elliott Road

around 4:15 p.m. Further details weren’t immediately available. Gusts brought down trees across Guilford County as the winds uprooted trees in soil soaked by rains Tuesday and from storms last week. City of High Point electric utilities repair crews spent Wednesday afternoon responding to scattered outages. “It’s probably involved 25 to 30

people,” said Larry Hopkins, electric operations engineer for the city. A tree that fell on a power line off Benjamin Parkway near Elam Avenue in Greensboro blocked traffic Wednesday afternoon, WXII-TV reports. More than 3,000 Guilford County residents were reported to be without power as of Wednesday afternoon, according to WXII. A wind advisory was in effect

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Anyone who needs help either looking for work or applying for unemployment benefits can contact one of the N.C. Employment Security Commission offices in the area. The offices include: • High Point ESC, 919 Phillips Ave., 882-4141. • Asheboro ESC, 355 S. Fayetteville St., 625-5128. • Lexington ESC, 103 W. Center St. Extension, 248-2326. moderate increase in their hiring plans for first quarter, Manpower reports. Of the more than 28,000 U.S. employers surveyed, 12 percent an-

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Memo Larach, district manager of Around the Clock Staffing, talks with client Michael Grier. ticipate an increase in staff levels in the first quarter. It’s the first positive outlook after three consecutive quarterly surveys where more U.S. employers planned to cut rather than bolster staff, said Mary Ann Laskey, spokeswoman for Milwaukeebased Manpower.

In the Greensboro-High Point area, 14 percent of companies surveyed intend to hire more employees, while 9 percent expect to reduce payrolls, Manpower reports. The remaining local employers either aren’t certain or

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Rental properties suffer along with housing market

HIGH POINT – Steep drops in home sales since last October aren’t the only negative figures residential real estate agents have been sorting out. Just take a look at the amount of vacant rental properties across High Point. “It’s terrible,” said Cam Cridlebaugh, vice president of Atlantic Insurance and Realty Co. “There is a vast amount of good rental

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HIGH POINT – Amid a period of sobering unemployment and a tough job market, any positive report on future prospects for earning a paycheck comes as a welcome change of pace. Manpower Inc., one of the nation’s largest employment agencies, has provided that change of pace, if only for the first part of next year. Manpower’s most recent quarterly job outlook, for the nation and the area, indicates employers are more willing to hire workers from January through March compared to the same period at the start of 2009. Employers for the United States as a whole and in the Greensboro-High Point metropolitan area anticipate a

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for the Piedmont through 6 p.m. Wednesday. Wind gusts reached from 30 mph to 45 mph across the region Wednesday afternoon, said Brandon Locklear, senior meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Raleigh. The high winds were expected to diminish overnight Wednesday, Locklear said.

Manpower survey offers promise for hiring in 2010 BY PAUL B. JOHNSON ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

CULP EARNINGS: Local company gets good news. 1B

property available. There just aren’t enough people to occupy the spaces because of a lack of jobs.” Rising unemployment rates have forced some homeowners into foreclosure and some potential buyers to put off purchasing their dream home, but they’ve also caused some people to “double up,” or move in with others to cut the costs, Cridlebaugh said. “Tenants are dropping off keys and moving in with mom, dad, friends and family. This is the

worst we’ve ever seen,” he said about the growing number of vacant properties and apartments. Amy Hedgecock, residential property manager at Fowler and Fowler Realtors, said the slow activity in home sales only has worsened the rental dilemma. “People whose houses have been sitting on the market that wouldn’t sell have decided to rent those homes instead,” she said. “Those homes are flooding the market.”

Workers at the Community Development and Housing Department of High Point said they noticed a growing number of available rental properties that their clients were relocating to. Cathy Gray, a resource specialist with the department, works with low-income tenants who are forced to move out of condemned or non-suitable structures. The tenants eventually must find a “good standing unit” that passes a city inspection. Baker said tenants

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had few problems finding an affordable, suitable structure to relocate to, and it had taken longer to locate those structures in the past. Tenants are the one crowd that can benefit from the situation, according to Cridlebaugh. “Their choices are numerous,” he said. “If an owner doesn’t keep his property up, a tenant can go right down the street and find a new location.” phaynes@hpe.com | 888-3617

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RALEIGH (AP) – Democratic state Sen. David Hoyle announced Wednesday that he will not seek a tenth term in 2010, making him the second high-powered lawmaker from his party in as many months to announce plans to forgo a return to the General Assembly. Hoyle, of Gaston County, is considered an ally of business and efforts to overhaul the state’s tax system as longtime co-chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, as well as the chamber’s top booster of open government legislation. He said it was time to retire after nearly two decades in the Legislature. He’ll serve out the remainder of his term, through the end of next year. Hoyle, 70, said he never expected

to spend more than 10 years in the getting older and I’ve got some General Assembly, and some older things I want to do.” Hoyle’s decision opens a potencolleagues who have since died told him not to hang around the tial seat for the GOP to win next year. His district is considered to be leaning toward Republicans. Hoyle’s longtime local connections – he served as mayor of his hometown of Dallas 45 years ago and was on the state Board of Transportation – and conservative views on business, gun rights and gay marriage helped him defeat Republican opponents. “Having had the honor and privilege to serve my community and Legislature too long. “Four years ago, it was one more state in every way that has been (term). Two years ago, it was one asked of me ... it is now the time more time. I’ve run out of time,” and the season to welcome the next Hoyle said in an interview. “I’m phase of my life,” Hoyle said.

Sen. David Hoyle said he never expected to spend more than 10 years in the General Assembly.

DAVIDSON COUNTY – The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office has charged a juvenile with making a false bomb threat at South Davidson High School last week. According to a sheriff’s office press release, South Davidson High administrators were advised at 7:45 a.m. Dec. 4 of a bomb threat on school grounds. Students were evacuated as deputies conducted a

search of the school. No devices were located, the sheriff’s office said. Upon investigation of the event, deputies and the school administration located the subject responsible for making the threat. The sheriff’s office said the student, who is under 16, will be petitioned by juvenile services for one count of felony making false report concerning a destructive device. The student was released to parents.

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plan to maintain current staff levels. “(Local) employers are significantly more optimistic about hiring activity as compared to one year ago, when 10 percent of companies surveyed planned to increase staff levels and 17 percent expected to cut payrolls,” Manpower reports. The possible gradual shift in the local job market is reflected in activity at the High Point office of the N.C. Employment Security Commission. The office on Wednesday hosted an employment agency, Around The Clock Staffing, that was seeking applicants for industrial

maintenance, assembly and production positions. Job orders are up from this time last year, while the number of people seeking unemployment assistance through the High Point ESC has lessened somewhat, said Assistant Manager Charles Diggs. “It’s definitely better. We’re posting new job orders every day. At this time a year ago, we’d go a whole week and post one or two job orders,” Diggs said. “This morning (Wednesday), we got three or four new job orders in. It’s starting to move in the right direction.” pjohnson@hpe.com | 888-3528

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Serving it up Gov. Bev Perdue serves meals at the Urban Ministries Potter’s House in Greensboro on Tuesday.

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CHARLOTTE – Gusty winds have toppled some trees and knocked out power to tens of thousands of Carolinas residents Wednesday afterenoon. A high wind warning remained in effect until 7 p.m., and gusts of 45 mph were measured at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport since 2:30 p.m. A large tree fell early Wednesday afternoon across Runnymede Lane, between Sharon and Colony roads in the Myers Park area. The tree also brought down power

lines, knocking out electricity to about 100 customers in the area, authorities said. About 2:30 p.m., another tree fell on a building in the 200 block of Walnut Avenue, near Tuckaseegee and Beatties Ford roads in west Charlotte. There have been no reports of injuries so far. The National Weather Service and law enforcement agencies across the Piedmont and foothills reported a number of other trees down, blocking roads in the area. The strong winds are associated with the powerful storm system

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FAYETTEVILLE (AP) – Authorities in North Carolina have accused a teenager of stabbing a high school classmate during a fight over a doughnut. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said Robert Wallace, 17, is charged with misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon after Teonia Brinson, 16, was stabbed in the stomach Wednesday morning at Westover High School in Fayetteville. Officials say the two exchanged words after Wal-

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RALEIGH (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; New ethics rules are ahead for members of North Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state boards and commissions. Gov. Beverly Perdue prepared to sign Wednesday executive orders her office says will strengthen ethics requirements for the panels. Executive orders usually apply to employees whose offices are under control of or people appointed directly by the governor. A Democratic consultant and critic of former Gov. Mike Easley called on Perdue to remove former Easley aide Ruffin Poole from the Golden LEAF Foundation board. Poole attempted to block a subpoena from the State Board of Elections

Executive orders usually apply to employees whose offices are under control of or people appointed by the governor. to testify at a hearing on Easleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign finances. Poole resigned Tuesday just ahead of Perdueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action.

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its to reduce their sentences. Jones, a convicted murderer, appeared in the Wayne County courtroom Wednesday in just one of what could become a series of legal battles spanning the state. Another inmate, William Folston, went before a judge in Shelby last week. A third, Faye Brown, is scheduled to appear in a Raleigh court on Friday.

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GOLDSBORO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The chief of North Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prison system testified Wednesday he never ordered the release of inmates who were covered by a 1974 law that put an 80-year limit on a life sentence. Alvin Keller, the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s secretary of correction, testified Wednesday that he thought there was a possibility that a group of inmates sentenced under a 1970s law might be

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Iran: UN observatory near border is for spying

TEHRAN, Iran – Iran claimed Wednesday a newly built U.N. station to detect nuclear explosions was set up near its border so that world powers could spy on the country, an accusation that underscored the growing bitterness in Tehran’s relations with the West. Construction was completed last week on the seismic monitoring station in Turkmenistan, a few miles from the Iranian border. It is one of roughly 275 such facilities operating around the world to detect seismic activity set off by blasts from nuclear tests.

West Bank settlers protest building ban

JERUSALEM – About 10,000 West Bank settlers and their backers filled part of downtown Jerusalem Wednesday, listening to fiery speeches, dancing in circles and pledging to defy a building ban imposed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The relatively large turnout on a cold, wintry night reflected support for increasingly fierce settler resistance to the government ban on most new housing.

Man convicted of conspiring with bomb plotter

University student shot dead in border city

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico – Gunmen killed a university student in the deadly Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez, prosecutors said Wednesday. Chihuahua state prosecutor’s spokesman Arturo Sandoval said the student’s body was found in a truck Tuesday at an intersection. He was the second student from the Autonomous University of Chihuahua to be killed since Saturday.

Haider Aboud, 30, wraps himself in a blanket as he sits in front of his destroyed house in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday. Aboud’s house collapsed in one of a series of coordinated attacks that struck Baghdad Tuesday.

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ISLAMABAD (AP) – Pakistani police on Wednesday arrested five American men believed to have gone missing from the Washington, D.C., area last month, officials from both countries said. U.S. officials say that one of the missing students left what investigators call a farewell video saying that Muslims must be defended. The men were picked up in a raid on a house in Sarghoda in the eastern province of Punjab, police officer Tahir Gujjar said, adding that

three of the men are of Pakistani descent, one is of Egyptian descent and the other is of Yemeni heritage. Regional police chief Mian Javed Islam told The Associated Press that the men were between the ages of 18 and 20 and had spent the past few days in the city, which is near an air base about 125 miles south of the capital, Islamabad. “They are being questioned and it is premature to say whether they are involved in or planned any act of terror,” Islam said.

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Philippines names 100 more massacre suspects

MANILA, Philippines – Police named 100 government militiamen as additional suspects in the Philippines’ worst political massacre Wednesday as prosecutors filed rebellion charges against a powerful clan accused of ordering the brutal attack on a rival’s campaign convoy. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s top Cabinet officials appeared before lawmakers to defend her proclamation of martial law in southern Maguindanao province, where 57 people were killed, some left sprawled on the ground and others buried in mass graves.

Atom smasher catches high-energy collisions

GENEVA – The world’s largest atom smasher has recorded its first high-energy collisions of protons, a spokeswoman said Wednesday. Physicists hope those collisions will help them understand suspected phenomena such as dark matter, antimatter and ultimately the creation of the universe billions of years ago, which many theorize occurred as a massive explosion known as the Big Bang. The collisions occurred Tuesday evening as the Large Haldron Collider underwent test runs in preparation for operations next year.

Official: US, Russia close to reaching arms deal

MOSCOW – Russia and the United States will sign a new nuclear arms deal shortly, the Russian foreign ministry said Wednesday. Sergey Lavrov sounded upbeat Wednesday when asked about the prospects for a quick successor deal to the 1991 START I treaty that expired Friday.

Man sought in union slaying is extradited

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – One of Puerto Rico’s most-wanted fugitives has been extradited from New Jersey to face charges that he killed a leader of a sewer workers union on the U.S. island. FBI spokesman Harry Rodriguez says Jose Juan Viera Morales was flown to Puerto Rico on Wednesday and jailed at a federal detention center. Viera is charged with killing Wallis Rivera Rodriguez in 2007.

Kabul mayor still in office despite conviction KABUL (AP) – President Hamid Karzai’s promise to fight the rampant graft and bribery plaguing his government has hit a road bump – right down the street from his palace. Despite a corruption conviction, the mayor of Kabul remains in charge of the Afghan capital. Karzai has called for an end to a “culture of impunity” and said his government was committed to bringing to justice corrupt officials and abuse of public property. Yet the government’s inability to block Mayor

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LONDON – A Muslim man was convicted Wednesday of conspiracy to murder for his role in a plan to blow up trans-Atlantic passenger jets using liquid explosives, a plot that sparked sweeping restrictions for passengers carrying on liquids and gels. Adam Khatib, 22, was convicted of plotting with Abdulla Ahmed Ali, who in September was sentenced to 40 years in prison for leading a team that planned to down at least seven trans-Atlantic flights in simultaneous attacks officials say would have killed thousands.

BAGHDAD (AP) – Iraq’s Western-backed government – facing intense pressure to address security lapses after suicide bombings killed 127 people in the capital – ordered a shake-up Wednesday in the country’s military leadership. The angry mood that led Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to replace Baghdad’s top military commander reveals a stark psychological shift among Iraqis who once accepted such violence as routine and are now demanding someone pay a political price. Al-Maliki appealed for Iraqis to be patient as he signaled more changes might be ahead for security officials.

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Obama, Democrats praise health compromise

WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; President Barack Obama as well as Democratic liberals and moderates all found something to like Wednesday in an emerging compromise to expand the role of government in the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health care system, raising hopes inside the party that passage of overhaul legislation might be within reach after a struggle lasting decades. The same plan drew critics, though â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the threat of more opponents once closely held details become widely known. Obama hailed â&#x20AC;&#x153;a creative new framework that I believe will help pave the way for final passage of legislation and a historic achievement for the American people.â&#x20AC;? He said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I support this effort, especially since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aimed at increasing choice and competition and lowering cost.â&#x20AC;? A provision opening Medicare to uninsured Americans between the ages of 55 and 64 drew praise from some liberals. Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y., called it â&#x20AC;&#x153;an unvarnished, complete victory for people like me who have been arguing for a single-payer system.â&#x20AC;?

ATLANTA (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Former Georgia state Sen. Kasim Reed will be sworn in as Atlantaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next mayor after a Wednesday recount confirmed his slim margin of victory over opponent Mary Norwood. His election to succeed Mayor Shirley Franklin extends a decades-long line of black mayors in the mostly black city. It came after a hardfought race that was extended beyond Novemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general election with a December runoff. AP

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin talk with reporters after a meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House Wednesday. would be jettisoned under the tentative agreement reached by Senate Democratic liberals and moderates and announced Tuesday night. In its place would be the expansion of Medicare, as well as new nationwide private plans to be run by the same agency that

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Residents deserve friendly service from public officials It is cliché, the old complaint about government offices being hard to work with. Well, unfortunately, in my experience, it’s still true. Recently, I took my son to the High Point driver’s license office. It’s a huge day – dreamed about, anticipated, a day nobody forgets. My son has been anticipating his license and the freedom that would follow, since he was about 13. So when his big day came, he was prepared, anxious and nervous. We entered all smiles, confident that our documents were in place and that my son would receive a “passed” driving exam. What we got was something different. Upon entering, a gentleman who acted as the office’s host was anything but all smiles. We showed him our documents and he quickly told us that the proof of insurance we provided only worked for the DMV, for tags; what was needed here was a different form (DL123 doc). Now, procedure is

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good. The challenge here was not with following procedure, it was with how this was handled. So, my son and I leave and head for school, assuming this is not going to happen today. While my son is driving, I call our insurance agency, to inquire about this particular form. While giving the service representative my fax number so the form can be faxed to me, the service representative asked if the number provided was the fax number for the driver’s license office. I responded, “No, why? Could I have the form sent directly there?” The service representative said normally “yes” that’s where the form is faxed – it’s preferred by the driver’s license office as there, then, is no question of fraud. I put the service representative on hold, called the driver’s license office and asked for their fax number to have the form sent there. My son and I then did a U-turn and headed back to the driver’s license office. Upon entering, our host was just as welcoming and helpful as ever. I told him that we’d spoken to our insurance company and that the form was being faxed to this office. He then simply turned

around, took one step over to the fax machine, grabbed the faxed form and gave us our wait number. Why, why, why would he not simply tell us this information initially? You know, working in the driver’s license office is not glamorous. You’re forced to deal with a lot, but it is a job. It’s a job in a time when so many don’t have jobs. It would be great if those such as our “host” could remember that not everyone is out to exploit the system. Some are just innocent, anxious, excited 16year-olds trying to gain their first piece of independence. Please note: It’s important to understand, that everyone else we dealt with in this office was wonderful.

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es, indeed, these are challenging economic times. Despite government bailouts and stimulus programs, lots of businesses still are hurting. But you’ve got to believe that those who look now for innovative ways to build successful futures are going to survive while those that waste time lamenting the good times of the past are not. Give Vickeé Armstrong, Oak Hollow Mall’s general manager, and other mall officials kudos once again for having broad vision and the intellect to consider and to adopt a different business strategy in efforts to keep the mall a viable commercial, institutional and community entity. And this week add to the list officials of the Sears Product Services Marketing Center. On Monday, the marketing center, which for many years was located on Brentwood Street in southeast High Point, opened its new location where one of the mall’s anchor stores formerly was located. The Sears move leaves a building on Brentwood empty, of course, but the facility’s relocation to the mall is surely a cost-savings move for that company that should benefit it in the long-run. But even more so, the move surely will be a boost to the individual businesses there and Oak Hollow Mall overall. Listed last year with 490 employees, the Sears center was the city’s 16th-largest employer. That’s a significant number of potential customers for mall businesses, particularly those food establishments that remain in the food court. One would expect the lunchtime crowd to increase there. With the coming of the Sears center and additions earlier this year of a nondenominational church and a dance studio, Oak Hollow Mall is starting to resemble a downtown of the past, with commercial and institutional entities operating in harmony. It’s a different business model for what’s traditionally been that of a mall. But times have changed – those willing to change with them survive, those unwilling to change ... don’t.

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he best part of a long-term Afghanistan occupation is there’s no shame in failing, since we’ll be joining so many other proud names on such a very long list. The worst part of a long-term occupation of Afghanistan is the many moons it’s going to take for us to figure that out. And according to the president, we should input that online calendar repeating entry until summer of 2011. Minimum. It took the president 33 minutes in front of a crowd of acutely attentive West Point Cadets to explain the ins and outs of our upcoming Afghan escalation. The Second Surge. He painstakingly detailed how absolutely necessary it is that we go in and support these fine tribal folk who wouldn’t know democracy if it climbed up their pants on a three-legged camel and peed down their leg. He went on to stress that while understanding about the whole getting-in is important, it is even more imperative that we are cognizant of how vital it is that we also get out. And fast. Not as fast as we’re going in, mind you, but we got to get out quicker than you can say “Hey, everybody, its opium poppy harvest time again.” A bit of the old in-out, in-out. You could call it the Clockwork Orange Speech. Kudos to the White House for breaking new ground. Never has an administration set this country on course to fight a war with an expiration date. Constrained hostilities. A mini serious. It’s an innovative strategy. A refrigerated war with a sell-by stamp, like a pint of lox schmear. An evanescent ruckus. Tiny carnage. From now on, let’s just call it The War-ette. A cursory confrontation cramped by a clock. Or in this case, a sundial. We all know what’s going to happen. Being forewarned, the Taliban will play hide-andseek while wearing spelunking gear until our ticket home gets punched in July 2011. Wouldn’t you? “The enemy is coming! The enemy is coming! But their return flights

are confirmed 18 months from now.” “Okay, we’ll hunker down ’til then. We can use my family’s summer cave. Everybody jump into the wagon. No. No. The wagon. With the straw and the rifles and the goats.” Our good buddy, Afghani OPINION President Hamid Karzai, is on board … with reservations. Oh, Will he has reservations? During Durst the last election, this nefari■■■ ant handed out ballots with his name pre-selected on them. Apparently, not only is Katherine Harris in the campaign manager business, she’s branching out internationally. He then allowed how the election may have featured a wee bit of a tad of voter fraud, but still deserved praise. OK, Hamid. Nice voter fraud. Now Karzai is setting up a corruption task force. And you couldn’t find a more qualified guy, considering his lifetime hands-on experience with the subject. I’m just curious as to which side of the corruption task-force he’ll be working. President Obama insists that one of the keys for this all to succeed is for the Afghan military and police to step up. Oops. Excuse me, sir, I see another small snag here. I don’t mean to sound all chauvinistically modern and all, but mightn’t it help if the people wearing the uniforms over there knew how to read? Of course, education is more collateral damage destined to be abandoned in our wake. Except for the hard and ugly lessons we’ll be taking home. Which, once again, nobody will learn from. WILL DURST is a comic, actor, writer, former radio talkshow host and margarine smuggler who wonders why can’t every day be like Christmas? His column is distributed by Cagle Cartoons Inc. syndicate. E-mail him at durst@ caglecartoons.com.

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Tackling growth Sewer plant study for Archdale-Trinity gets off ground BY DARRICK IGNASIAK ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

RANDOLPH COUNTY – The Randolph County Board of Commissioners, along with Trinity and Archdale, will financially support a preliminary engineering study to build a wastewater treatment plant south of Trinity. Earlier this year, the Arch-

dale and Trinity city councils each decided to allocate $25,000 toward the feasibility study. This week, commissioners also approved the expenditure of $25,000. “I think it moves us forward in services that we are going to need to grow in the county and to benefit economically for our citizens,” Darrell Frye, a Randolph County commis-

sioner, said of a potential wastewater treatment plant south of Trinity. “I just see that tied to the economy, tied to jobs and to our future.” In 2007, the Archdale and Trinity councils agreed to participate financially in a similar study in an amount not to exceed $22,000. That study was to be funded jointly by Archdale, Trinity and Randolph County, as well as a $40,000 planning grant from the N.C. Rural Development Center. The grant application wasn’t approved and the effort was dropped.

Frye, an Archdale resident, said the allocation from Randolph County commissioners is an “indication of concern and willingness to grow and to ensure” the county’s future. “We don’t know what the study will say,” Frye said. “We don’t know what the results are going to be or what the recommendations are going to be. Either way, I think it’s going to be a positive. I think that something good will come out of it for the long-term benefit of the county.” Trinity City Manager

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Ann Bailie has said a wastewater treatment plant located south of Trinity could save a lot of money because wastewater currently is being pumped to Thomasville. Archdale currently is pumping its wastewater to High Point, Frye said. Randy McNeill, Trinity’s engineer, also has said the city is predicting a wastewater treatment plant would be 20 years out. According to Bailie, the study should take less than one year to be completed once engineers are given the go-ahead. dignasiak@hpe.com | 888-3657

Culp enjoys success amid recession BY PAM HAYNES ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

HIGH POINT – A High Point company that experienced hardships long before the economic downturn has emerged as a champion during the recession. Culp, Inc., the only High Pointbased company traded on the NYSE, reduced its total debt to $16.4 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2010 while its cash balance was $19.6 million. It marked the first time in 30 years the company’s cash position exceeded total debt. The manufacturer and distributor of upholstery and mattress fabrics also saw its best quarterly net income in five and a half years. “A lot of companies are now going through restructuring and haven’t gone through these things before,” said Frank Saxon, president and CEO of the company. “We recognized right away we had to take action.” The company had made debt reduction a major goal after it owed about $140 million to lenders in 2000 but didn’t have the funds to pay the debt, Saxon said. Thanks to their struggles, which began in the 1990s, the company developed a plan to strengthen its financial position years before other companies, particularly in the home furnishings industry, began to hit rocky ground. “We recognized early that the survivors are the ones who aren’t going to be at the beck and call of the banks and the people they owe,” said Ken Bowling, vice president and CFO of the company.

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Culp sales representative Finice McCarley shows fabric to Jennifer Davis and Jay Quinby, buyers from United Furniture who came to High Point on Tuesday for Showtime. Its mattress side especially has grown as the company invested about $40 million into the sector during the same time it reduced its debt. Bowling said mattress fabrics is the strongest

of the company’s two business models, but the company projects a 5 percent gain in both mattress and upholstery fabrics for the third quarter in fiscal 2010. It would be the company’s first

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Donations boost Cheer Fund by $715 ENTERPRISE STAFF REPORT

HIGH POINT — The 2009 Christmas Cheer Fund has received $715 today. That brings the total in donations to $8,099. This year’s goal is $35,000. The fund, operated by the Kiwanis Club of High Point, provides Christmas gifts for nearly 1,500 children identified by the Guilford County Department of Social Services. The campaign was started in 1924 by The High Point Enterprise as a campaign to raise

money for needy families. “Local organizations, such as the Rotary, Kiwanis and Civitan clubs, are to aid in taking care of these families,” the Enterprise said in a front page article published Dec. 12, 1924. The initial campaign collected $848. The campaign has changed responsibility over the years. It was operated as an Empty Stocking Fund by the High Point Jaycees for about 30 years, after it was passed around between different private local residents and groups.

When the last local Point, NC 27261. Tononprofit charitable day’s donors are: organization owner, the late Benny Braica, Balance Forward....................$7,384 retired in the late 1990s, the High Point Kiwanis Master’s Design, Inc....................$15 Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hicks.............$25 Club took over what’s Tammy Nagem.............................$25 now called the Christ- Bill & Mary Kirby..........................$50 Vivian & Gary Biesecker..............$50 mas Cheer Fund. This year’s distri- Jane & Ralph Brooks.................$100 John & Linda Faircloth..............$100 bution of gifts will be Gail & Stephen Dula.................$100 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. In memory of Kyle Cashwell Dec. 19 at Mount Ver- from Wes, Anne & Carson Cashnon Baptist Church, well................................................$50 In memory of Greg Ke716 Leonard Ave. aton by Betty & Martin KeParents of eligible aton.............................................$100 children will be mailed In loving memory of Frank Dozier vouchers that they can by Gary & Paula Snipes..............$50 In honor of Edith Dozier by Gary & redeem for gifts. Paula Snipes.................................$50 Donations should be made out to Christmas Total for today............................$715 Cheer Fund and mailed to P.O. Box 5467, High New Grand Total....................$8,099

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Julie Bradwell, a licensed recreational therapist at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, received the highest award granted by the North Carolina Recreational Therapy Association. Bradwell recently received the 2009 Ray E. West Distinguished Member award presented by the association. The award recognizes leadership ability, as well as personal and professional commitment to consumers of recreational therapy, the profession and to association activities.

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L.M. Proctor

HIGH POINT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mr. Lawrence McKinley (L.M.) Proctor, 79, resident of Archdale died December 9th, 2009 at High Point Regional Hospital. Mr. Proctor was born March 2nd, 1930 in Davidson County, a son to the late Tom and Bessie Stalker Proctor. A resident of this area most of his life, he was of the Baptist faith and was owner of L.M. Proctor Builders. He also was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. In 1950 he married the former Katherine Smith who survives of the residence. He was preceded in death by a son, Ricky Proctor. Also surviving are two daughters, Tammy Idol and husband Joey of Trinity and Debbie Proctor of the residence; five sisters, Maxine Robbins of Thomasville, Arlene Moore of Thomasville, Jenny White of Thomasville, Lorraine Saunders of High Point and Hazel Whitfield of Atlanta GA; a brother, Elmer Proctor of Wallburg; and two grandchildren, Mandy and Nickolas Idol both of Charlotte. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Friday in the chapel of the Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale with Rev. Harold Shives officiating. Interment with military honors will be held in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home and other times at the home. Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216 Glen Allen VA 23058. On-line condolences may be made through www.cumbyfuneral.com. Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.

Darin R. Reinolds

HIGH POINT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mr. Darin Russell Reinolds, 43, a resident of 3106 Timberwolf Ave., died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009. Funeral services will be conducted 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

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HIGH POINT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Donald Richard â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dickâ&#x20AC;? See, 73, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 7, 2009. Dick was born on July 8, 1936 in Moorefield, WV to Vincent Olando See and Eunice Cain See and was one of three children. He married his wife Judy Johnson See on June 29, 1963 and they enjoyed 46 years together. After graduating from Moorefield High School, he attended Strayers College and worked in sales for various companies including Columbia Gas and Ecolab. In 1996, he realized his dream of owning is own company by forming Seeco, Inc., an industrial water treatment company. After ten years of being his own boss, he retired and thoroughly enjoyed traveling, volunteering as an Amtrak Train Host, gardening, and fishing with friends. He was a member of the Oak View Baptist Church in High Point and the Masonic Gate City Lodge #694 in Greensboro. Dick was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter, Erin Ramsey. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Dick was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Judy of the home; a daughter, Jodie Ramsey and husband Carl of Puyallup, WA; a son, Kris See and wife, Jackie, of High Point, NC; two granddaughters, Jordan Ramsey of Puyallup, WA and Sandra See of High Point; one grandson, Maxell See of High Point. Also surviving are; his brother, Blaine O. See and wife, Pauline of Moorefield, WV and sister, Betty Stiegler and husband, Bill, of Lady Lake, FL; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Sechrest Funeral Service, 1301 East Lexington Avenue, High Point, NC from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 11th. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 12th in the Sechrest Funeral Service Chapel conducted by Reverend Steve Smith. Interment will follow at Floral Garden Cemetery in High Point. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oak View Baptist Church, 810 Oakview Rd. High Point, NC 27265 or to the LoeysDietz Syndrome Foundation, 4153 North US Highway 23, Fostoria OH 44830, in memory of his granddaughter. Online written and audio condolences can be made at www.mem.com.

HIGH POINT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mr. James Mearite, 91, departed this life on Monday, December 7, 2009 at Heritage Healthcare of High Point. â&#x20AC;&#x153;JTâ&#x20AC;? as family and friends knew him was born on March 5, 1918 in Dillon County, SC, son of the late King Mearite and Lena Perkins Mearite. He was married to the late Loma Knox Mearite and from this union 12 children were born. He was a devoted and active member of Sandy Grove Missionary Baptist Church until his health declined. â&#x20AC;&#x153;JTâ&#x20AC;? was known for his â&#x20AC;&#x153;sportyâ&#x20AC;? dress and telling jokes to family and friends. In 2007 he relocated to High Point to live with his son and daughter-in-law. In addition to his wife, and parents, one daughter, Ella Mae Mearite Johnson; son, L. C. Mearite; eight brothers and one sister, preceded him in death. Surviving to cherish precious memories include five sons, T.J. (Leilla) Mearite of High Point, Jerry (Nettie) Mearite of Thomasville, John Willie Mearite of Greensboro, James Junior Mearite of Dillon, SC and Johnny Arthur Mearite of Mullins, SC; four daughters, Vera Jennins, Willie Mae Crawford, Sally Mae Brown and Annie Dean Lloyd, all of Dillon, SC; 40 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; brother, Leander Mearite of Bennettsville; sister, Annette Dawson of Hartsville, SC; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Mearite and Bessie Mearite, both of Dillon, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, December 11, 2009 at Gethsemane Baptist Church, 401 Wise Avenue with Pastor Roy Fitzgerald officiating and eulogist. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church Friday at 12:30 PM and other times at the home of Mr. & Mrs. T. J. Mearite, 203 Dogwood Circle. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.peoplesfuneralservice.net Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Service, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Lamer S. VonCannon ASHEBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lamer Genett Staley VonCannon, 84, died Dec. 8, 2009. A funeral will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel Asheboro. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and other times at the home.

Christine B. Meador LEXINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Christine Belle Meador, 95, of Genesis Elder Care in Salisbury, formerly of W. 7th Avenue, Lexington, passed away Tuesday night at Rowan Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park.

THOMASVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mrs. Betty Willard Williams, 67 of Thomasville died Tuesday at her home. Born January 27, 1941 in Alamance County, Mrs. Williams is a daughter of the late James Wesley Willard and Clara Rachel Vernon Willard. She retired from Thomasville Furniture. Mrs. Williams was a member of Southgate Baptist Church and the Seekers Sunday School Class. In addition to her parents Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by two children, Jack Thomas Outlaw and Wayne Preston Outlaw. Mrs. Williams is survived by her husband Kenneth C. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alâ&#x20AC;? Williams and three children, Michael Outlaw and wife Pam, Lynn Outlaw Clark and Kenny Lynn Williams and wife Brittany all of Thomasville and two step children, Sandy Carol Williams of Archdale and Kelly Lynn Williams of Thomasville, five grandchildren, Heather Outlaw, Michelle Outlaw, Chris Outlaw, Abby Williams, Peyton Williams and four great grandchildren. She is also survived by four brothers, Jay Willard and wife Linda of High Point, Douglas Willard and wife Gladys of High Point, Pat Willard and wife Bobbie of Thomasville, Eddie Willard and wife Gaye of Trinity and two sisters, Katherine Shew and husband Don of Thomasville and Glenda Ledford and husband Danny of Lexington. She is also survived by a special friend of many years Mary Blakely. Funeral services fro Mrs. Williams will be held 2 pm Friday at Southgate Baptist Church in Thomasville with the Reverend Chuck Garner, the Reverend Brian Butler and the Reverend Dr. Andy Royals officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale. The family requests that memorials be given to Hospice of Davidson County, PO Box 1941, Lexington, NC 27293. Online condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral. com Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.

HIGH POINT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mrs. Kathaleen Morgan Scheetz, 53, a resident of 5675 Old Thomasville Rd. died Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at her home. She was born on February 26, 1956 in Guilford County to the late Shuby Dalton Morgan and Minnie Coley Morgan. On January 2, 1991, she married Lonnie James Scheetz, who survives of the home; also surviving are her daughters, Crystal Lemonds and husband Jeff, B.C. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal and husband Paul, III and Pamela Pruitt, all of Thomasville; step-son, James Scheetz and wife Melissa of Gadsden, AL; two brothers, Shuby Dalton Morgan, II and wife Wendy, and Bradford Lee Morgan and wife Carol, all of Thomasville; seven grandchildren, Nicole Kirk, Ashley Kirk, Ciara Beck, Cassie Lemonds, Kyndra Scheetz, Anthony Scheetz, and Lucas Dennis. A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 11, 2009 at 1:00 PM at The Salisbury National Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6-8 PM at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville. On-line condolences may be sent to www.jcgreenandsons.com.

Gary McCraw SOPHIA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gary Keith McCraw, of Sophia, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009. At his request, no service will be held. He is survived by two daughters, Robin McCraw of the home in Sophia and Christina Hazelwood of Asheboro and a son, Gary Keith McCraw, three grandchildren, his very special granddaughter Desiree Ward, and two grandsons, Ryan Hazelwood and Trace McCraw.

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Feds to investigate bear attack

CHEROKEE (AP) — Federal officials are investigating a bear attack that left the manager of a North Carolina zoo with serious injuries. The Asheville CitizenTimes reported Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is sending inspectors to

the Chief Saunooke Bear Park. Mary Clapsaddle was airlifted to the hospital Monday after a bear bit her while she was giving the animal water. Her son says the 75year-old Clapsaddle broke safety rules when she stepped into a pen with a bear. Kole

Clapsaddle says handlers are supposed to place food and water in one part of the pen while the bear is secured in another part. The park run by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is closed for the season, but workers are still there to take care of the bears.

Court delays hearing on FairPoint customer rebates

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A bankruptcy court hearing has been put on hold on a motion by FairPoint Communications asking that it not be forced to give rebates to its Maine customers. The hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York was scheduled

for Wednesday, but it was delayed. The company is objecting to an order from the Maine Public Utilities Commission that it to pay rebates totaling $8 million over the next 12 months because of poor service to customers. The North Carolinabased FairPoint filed for

Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October. It is scheduled to file a bankruptcy reorganization plan on Thursday. The company has faced numerous problems since it bought Verizon’s land line and Internet operations in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont in 2008.

River cleanup raises eyebrows

RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina environmental officials have agreed to pay a Maryland company nearly $1 million to clean up the Neuse River. But the News & Observer of Raleigh reports that another state agency paid for the same work

several years ago. The Neuse flows for more than 250 miles from the Triangle to the Pamlico Sound. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources contracted with EBX to remove more than 100,000 pounds of nitrogen during the next 30

years from the Neuse basin. The Transportation Department paid EBX $1.8 million to clean up the Neuse several years ago. State officials say the deals are legal. But environmentalists say the money should be used for something else.

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Seventhear Abby: Your Grader.” advice to “Smart It’s entirely Seventh-Grader” possible that (Sept. 26) was supportthe student ive, but did not address who accused the heart of her probher of being lem. Many years ago I a “know-itwas that little girl. No all” is one one had explained to ADVICE who would me there is a difference like to anbetween knowing the Dear swer. answer to the teacher’s Abby Does she questions and knowing ■■■ raise her how to THINK. hand to answer every Her teachers and question the teacher friends already know asks? Some kids are she knows all the anintimidated by it, so swers. She has nothing she should limit herself to prove, so you should so others also have a have told her to set herchance to answer. They self an intellectual goal need a chance to shine, of asking questions in too. class that will spark the When kids stop raising imaginations of other their hands because one students and deepen the person always does, it’s discussion. When she can’t do that, hard for the teacher to ignore the one kid. But she can sit quietly and teachers want others to let the teacher interact learn, too. The ability with others who don’t to listen to others and already know all the material. If she does, her share opportunities for learning will make her teachers will bless her today, and she will bless a better person. – South Carolina Teacher you for the rest of her life. Dear Abby: I am an No one likes to be around a know-it-all, and adult now, but I was once that child. Grades the sooner she learns came easily to me, and that lesson the happier sometimes other kids she’ll be. – Barbara, A made fun of me for being Librarian in New York so smart. I purposely missed answers on tests Dear Barbara: While at times to avoid getting I hate to see any child a perfect score and being hide his or her light teased. I wanted to fit in. under a barrel, you are I learned early that intelright about the imporligence was not sometance of children develthing to be prized. oping social and coping When I was older and skills. I received a blitz began dating, I rememof e-mail from teachers ber my mom telling me and parents who echoed boys didn’t like girls your sentiments. Read who were smarter or on: who beat them at sports or games. So I began hidDear Abby: As a teacher of 30 years, allow ing the gifts and talents God had blessed me me to provide another with. I married young to response to “Smart

a man who was intimidated by my intelligence, so I hid it away piece by piece until even I began to doubt my capabilities. Then one day something happened that changed everything. I was granted another gift – a daughter who was blessed with a beautifully intelligent mind and reminded me of myself as a child. I saw her watch my every step and try to be like me. It was then that I realized I had to own and embrace my intelligence or she would hide hers and allow others to steal it away piece by piece. Abby, it was lifechanging. It has caused difficulties in my marriage because I suddenly changed the rules of the game, and I no longer allow myself to be less so that someone else can be more – but that change needed to happen. May I share with “Smart Seventh-Grader” some of what I have shared with my daughter? NEVER hide your God-given talents to make someone else feel better. When people tease you about being smart, they’re showing their own insecurity. Don’t be afraid to answer questions, but don’t “show off.” Life is a balance. Embrace your intelligence and view it as the gift it is. If you let it shine, it will take you far. – Older And Wiser in Indiana DEAR ABBY is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Linda Clingenfield

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THOMASVILLE – Mrs. Linda Kay Clingenfield , 53, died on December 7, 2009 at her brother’s home in Trinity. Linda was born on July 6, 1956 in Johnson City, Tennessee to Walter Morgan Manier and Athleene Baldwin Manier. She was a CNA Medication Administrator and was of the Holiness faith. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was married to Roy Clingenfield who survives of the home. Also surviving are sons; Brent Loggins and wife Kristina of High Point, Anthony Clingenfield of High Point; daughters, Heather Davis and husband Dennis of High Point and Kimberly Clingenfield of Lincolnton; brothers, Walter F. Manier of Trinity, Larry Bell of Pontiac, Michigan, Eddie Keene of Winston Salem, Don Keene of Richlands, Va.; sisters, Carolyn Blevins Jackson of Winston Salem, Christine Gunn of Johnson City, TN; five grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Friday at Thomasville Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Walter F. Manier. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6 – 8:00 PM at Thomasville Funeral Home. The family would like to thank Unc “Frankie” and Sisie. Also thanks to Randolph Cancer Center and Hospice of Randolph County. Audio and written condolences may be sent to www. mem.com.

HIGH POINT – Pamela Le’Verl Foster, age 57, passed away at the Hospice Home of High Point N.C. on December 5, 2009. She was born January 29,1952 in High Point N.C. to Isaiah Moore and Ruth Mae Foster . She work for Development Daycare for 10 years and NAPA for 19 years and Heathcare Industries. She graduate from Andrews High School. She was a former member of Greater New Hope Church where there she was a Sunday School teacher for 11 years, and a choir member. She was preceded in death by her Mother Ruth Mae Foster and Father Isaiah Moore and one brother Garrick Foster. She leaves to cherish her memories a son Karrell Todd Foster and her sisters Ms. Donzella Foster, Ms. Sydelia Foster, Ms. Carlissa Foster Albea of High Point N.C. Ruthie Mae Hemphill of Great Falls S.C. Brothers Rayvon Foster of Little Rock Ark., Kenneth Foster of Greensboro N.C., Stanley Foster of High Point N.C. nine grandchildren and special friends Debra Hughes, Thoy Harbison, Martha Pearson, and Kimberly Johnson and a special thank you to the Hospice Home of Piedmont and Triad Rehabilitation Nursing Home. Funeral Service will be conducted on Saturday at 1:30 P.M. from the Living Waters Baptist Church where Bishop John Latta will officiate and Internment will follow at the Greenhill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at the church. The family will leave from the residence 710 Kroll Ln. High Point N.C. Arrangements are Entrusted to and services will be conducted by Gilmore Funeral Services.

THOMASVILLE – Mrs. Faye Dean Woods Curry Avant, 84, a resident of 3993 Old Greensboro Rd. died Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on September 19, 1925 in Davidson County, NC to Doctrine Washington Hill and Fannie Buie Hill. She worked at Fremont Hosiery Mill and was a member of Memorial Park Wesleyan Church, where she was a member of the Wesleyan Women. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands, Hostile Brown Curry on February 13, 1980 and Rufus Avant. Surviving are her sons, Phil Dwight Curry, Sr. and wife Mina of East Bend, Hostile Allan Curry and wife Crystal of Thomasville, and Billy Joe Curry and wife Betty of Lexington; sister, Barbara Jean Lambeth of Thomasville; brothers, Virgil Hill and wife Alfreda of Thomasville and Ronnie Hill and wife Brenda of Lexington; four grandchildren, Chris Curry and wife Brenda of Thomasville, Phil Curry, Jr. and wife Jenny of Sophia, Scott Glance and wife Jean of Thomasville, and Ben Mishoe and wife Michelle of SC; and eight great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 11, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Thomasville with Rev. Larry Segers officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 6-8 PM and at other times at the home of her son, Allan Curry, 3070 Wooddale Ct., Thomasville. On-line condolences may be sent to www.jcgreenandsons. com.

Sadie Teague HIGH POINT – Sadie B. Teague, 71, passed away Monday, December 7, 2009 at High Point Regional Hospital. Sadie was born October 25, 1938 to the late Art and Grace Bressler. She was a beloved mother and loving grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents and a son, Dennis W. Teague, Jr. Sadie is survived by her children; Daniel BlackHawk, Robin Teague, Mart Teague and Dena Teague; grandchildren, Aaron, Morgan, Megan, Gracie, Maden, Tyler, Matthew, Sara, Kristina; three great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 11, 2009 at Trindale Baptist Church 10407 Archdale Rd. Trinity, NC 27370. Pastor Tony L. Moore will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Trindale Baptist Church in Sadie’s name.

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Darlene T. Friedland HIGH POINT – Mrs. Darlene Trexler Friedland, 57, resident of 5934 Old Plank Road, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.

THOMASVILLE – Mrs. Lor Lee Epps Camp, 97, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, in Britthaven of Davidson Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by S.E. Thomas Funeral Service. The family is receiving friends at the home of her daughter Mary Lee Camp Walker, 402 Wagstaff Street, Thomasville.

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and icon), who taught us about basketball but also taught about being a good person. Coach Smith showed us another part of life other than basketball. I intend to take those values with me to my players. I want them to be involved in programs like BBBS. I want the children to come to the games. I take my job to teach my guys about life.â&#x20AC;? Cherry impressed all by his comments and of course there were the questions about the HPU basketball seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prospects. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll let you read the sports page for that although BBBS President of the Board Shane Stutts commented, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coach Scott Cherry has never been on a losing team!â&#x20AC;? And now to this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BBBS winning team. Scott Hambright has played a very important role in the life of his Little Brother Justin. They play sports. They watch sports. They study. They just share time. This close relationship has resulted in Justinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success in the classroom as well as the athletic field. As an Assistant Vice President at High Point Bank (arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t they wonderful in our community?) he has given valuable technical assistance to BBBS. Justinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandmother said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This Scott has become â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Scott. He has truly been a big brother to Justin.â&#x20AC;? Scott Hambright â&#x20AC;Ś 2009 Big Brother of the Year. Sarah Haak who loves to do simple things with her little sister Alexis. They go on walks, go to the library or just eat dinner together. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was growing up, so many people spent time with me. I am very tall and I try to teach Alexis that it is okay to be different,â&#x20AC;? said Haak, who is the director of residence life at High Point University. Alexisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mother said that her eyes â&#x20AC;&#x153;light upâ&#x20AC;? whenever Haakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name is mentioned. Sarah Haak â&#x20AC;Ś 2009 Big Sister of the Year. Brian Yaudes died suddenly at the age of 33. Although devastated, his parents Tom and Donna vowed to do something special in his memory, something that would honor his memory and his compassion for children. Brian had been an active and dedicated board member of BBBS so the Yaudesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; started

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Big Brother of the Year Scott Hambright (from left), along with Donors of the Year Tom and Donna Yaudes and Big Sister of the Year Sarah Haak. the Brian T. Yaudes Golf Tournament five years ago. Each year, the proceeds of this highly anticipated and successful event (Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going and maybe even play next September) are donated to BBBS. Tom and Donna Yaudes â&#x20AC;Ś 2009 Donor(s) of the Year. There are currently over 200 children on the waiting list to be matched with that special person who will make a difference in their lives. That number continues to grow. You can help make â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Moments. Big Magic.â&#x20AC;? through the Caring For Kids Campaign. Visit www.bbbscp.org or call 882-4167. I do want to share with you an amazing thing in light of the present economy. The annual Expo Vino, the silent auction and wine tasting event sponsored by the High Point Area Arts Council had the largest attendance in its entire history. The ballroom at the High Point Country Club was the place to be as although there were almost 400 people attending, there were no strangers. That is just the kind of event that Expo Vino is. The pride of High Point, Tony Griffey showed his support by not only donating two tickets to one of his New

York performances but also including a chance to go backstage to meet and greet the celebrated tenor. He brought his mother Joyce who looked beautiful and whose pride of her son emanated the entire room. We love you Tony! Congratulations Tony for your two Grammy nomination. Judy Mendenhallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, MC Jones, was the master sommelier for Mutual Distributing, offering over 110 wines. WGHP Fox 8 Morning anchor Cindy Farmer, Deals and Duds star and committee member Melissa Painter and Community Relations guru and Arts Council Board Member Ellen Bliven all seemed to have a good time, John Anderson has been the perennial chairman of this popular event. Commenting on how much work it must be, he smiled and told me, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Expo Vino is a labor of love for me!â&#x20AC;? His wife Pam serves as the chairman of the board of directors and his daughter Dana Anderson Hunt served on the Expo Vino committee along with Blyss Allonier, Laura Amos, Joe Gamble, Katherine Lyon, Paula Nooe, David Thompson and executive director Debbie Lumpkins. One of the more

unusual live auction â&#x20AC;&#x153;itemsâ&#x20AC;? was â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Evening with HPU President Nido Qubein.â&#x20AC;? This included a dinner for 12 starting with a reception in the Presidents Club followed by dinner in the 1924 Steakhouse with Dr. Qubein followed by front row seats at a HPU basketball game. There were over 150 auction items. What this means is that each person who donated an item, each person who bought an item and each person who attended all support the arts in High Point through the High Point Area Arts Council! I know I do!

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The cardinal features of Parkinson’s disease are muscle rigidity, bradykinesia and resting tremor. Muscle rigidity means that muscles lose their fluid movement. Bending the arm, for example, consists in a series of small, stiff motions like a ratchet moving from one groove to the next. Bradykinesia is small, slow movements. It makes actions like buttoning a shirt, tying shoes or controlling a computer mouse difficult. Patients describe it as muscle weakness or klutziness. Trouble rising from a chair is an example of bradykinesia. The Parkinson’s tremor, not always part of a patient’s signs, is a resting tremor. It occurs, for example, when the hands are in the lap. The index finger constantly rolls over the thumb. Other Parkinson’s signs are an expressionless face, decreased blinking, difficulty swallowing and loss of balance. All these signs don’t affect

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gland, controlled by medicine. I take the medicine at bedtime. At the same time, I place my partial dental plate in a cup with an Efferdent tablet. I often wonder what would happen if I swallowed the Efferdent tablet by mistake. Would it be life-threatening? – F.B. I have a solution to your dilemma. Put your prostate medicine and your denture cleaner in two separate places. How about taking your medicine in the kitchen and placing your denture cleaner in the bathroom? Or if you want them both in the same place, cover your Efferdent glass after you put your plate in it. Efferdent contains sodium perborate, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and potassium monopersulfate. Those chemical are irritants, and if ingested, they could cause neurological problems like headache and dizziness. I can’t believe that you would drink the whole glass of Efferdent by mistake. A sip might make your mouth uncomfortable, but it wouldn’t kill you. F.B., do you sit around thinking about things like this?

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FIRST TIMER Greg Biffle went from the Cup awards banquet on Friday to competing in off-road racing in the desert outside Henderson, Nev. In his first off-road start, Biffle was on the team that finished second. “One thing that’s hard for me, and I probably would never get used to it, was running in the dust,” BIffle said “We literally had zero visibility two or three times for a couple minutes or more. It wasn’t just a few seconds, it was a couple of minutes, so that was really tough. Other than that, it was really fun.”

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High Point University’s Jurica Hargraves (4) powers to the basket as Campbell’s Kate Cloxton defends during Wednesday night’s game at the Millis Center.

HPU women end skid BY STEVE HANF ENTERPRISE SPORTS WRITER

HIGH POINT – Forget allowing Campbell to dribble up the court and run its offense. During one key stretch of Wednesday night’s game at the Millis Center, the High Point University women forced three straight turnovers as the Camels tried to inbound the ball after made baskets. Thanks to a balanced offense and a defensive attack that forced 24 turnovers, the Panthers ended a four-game losing streak in a big way, using a 13-2 run midway through the second half to win 78-57. Amy Dodd scored 14 points for HPU, while Jurica Hargraves came off the bench for 13 and Shamia Brown had 11 in a reserve role. Mackenzie Maier shook off foul trouble to tally 12 points as High Point improved to 3-5 entering Saturday’s 7 p.m. home game against UNC Wilmington. “It’s good to be back playing at home again,” Dodd said. “The last couple of games when we got to that point (in the second half), we seemed to fall apart. Today we went on a run, which was really good for us. That’s a big step we needed to take in the right direction.” Maier’s jumper at the 12:50 mark stretched the margin to 44-34 and the lead ballooned as Dodd, Hargraves and Brown paced a defensive charge that led to easy buckets and trips to the foul line. By the time LaTeisha Dean (eight points) raced in for a layup with 7:36 to go, the margin stood at 64-42, and the Camels (4-2) never recovered. “It was really good to see us playing at that

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Panther men fall short at S.C. State. 5C speed and with that kind of intensity,” HPU coach Tooey Loy said. “We had a stretch there in the second half that we were just a really good basketball team. What I told our kids at the end of the game is, ‘that’s it.’ We’ve got a new system this year – we feel we can go 10 deep, be real fast – but as much as we preach it in practice, they need to see it in a game, and they saw it tonight.” Tonisha Baker, the former T. Wingate Andrews star, finished with 11 points, five rebounds and three steals in a game-high 34 minutes. The Panthers appeared ready in the early going to put an emphatic end to their skid. After Campbell took a 4-0 lead, High Point went on an 18-3 run that featured 3s from Maier, Dodd (two) and Hargraves to build a 13-point advantage. Campbell rallied within 30-25 at the half, though, taking advantage of five turnovers by HPU in the last seven minutes of the half and 11 straight missed shots heading into the break. “Even the first half, we weren’t comfortable,” said Camels coach Wanda Watkins. “He did a really good job putting a lot of pressure on us and it took us out of some things. I expected that, but I didn’t expect us not to hold up against it.” shanf@hpe.com | 888-3526

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ittsburgh opened the season playing like The Men of Steel. The Steelers spent the last four games performing like the ladies from “Steel Magnolias.” Don’t get me wrong. Sally Field and Julia Roberts are always tough, and I’ll bet Shirley MacLaine was a great linebacker in a previous life. But the Pittsburgh Steelers need to pick better role models as they struggle to save their season. The defending Super Bowl champs started 6-2 and appeared capable of another deep postseason run. But a series of devastating injuries and four straight losses leave the Steelers in

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oug Randolph and Bobby Labonte are a team once again. TRG Motorsports picked Randolph as Labonte’s new crew chief, a position that Randolph held at Petty Enterprises before Labonte left and the team merged with the George Gillett/Ray Evernham team after the 2008 season. Randolph wound up at Richard Childress Racing, where he began as crew chief for the No. 29 Nationwide Series team and finished the year heading the No. 07 Cup team that does not have sponsorship for 2010. “I’m excited to get started working with TRG. The new job brings me a new challenge, the SPORTS opportunity to work with Bobby again and gives us the opporGreer tunity to bring that ‘David vs. Smith Goliath’ story to life,” Randolph ■■■ said in a statement. “Bobby and I are very similar individuals – we’ve always just clicked – and that’s something we hope to take advantage of.” Driving for TRG, which has been in road racing for years, is resulting in a perk for Labonte – an opportunity to drive in the 24 Hours of Daytona. Labonte drove one of TRG’s GT-category Porsches in open testing for the 24 Hour race this week. Labonte will team with Andy Lally, Spencer Pumpelly and Tim George Jr. “Kevin really didn’t have to talk me into it,” Labonte said. “I’ve always been a big fan of the Rolex 24 since I started racing, and I raced a go-kart on the same track back when I was 15. He didn’t have to twist my arm.” Labonte is looking to make his fourth start in the 24 Hour race. His other three starts were in the featured Daytona Prototype class. “It’s just like driving the Daytona Prototype the three years that I raced it here,” Labonte said. “It’s road-course racing, which we don’t get to do a lot of in NASCAR, and the cars are getting stiffer and have less movement under braking and acceleration. These cars don’t move around as much as our NASCAR cars do.” Paul Menard and AJ Allmendinger also participated in the testing that attracted 20 teams.

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dire NFL straits entering tonight’s game at Cleveland. Pittsburgh stands 6-6 and must beat the woeful Browns (1-11) to keep flickering playoff hopes burning. The Steelers blew fourth-quarter leads in five of their six losses. They’ve lost five games by three points and the other by six. Star safety Troy Polamalu has been slowed most of the season by injury, while Ben Roethlisberger missed a start with a concussion and other hurt Steelers hindered the cause. Still, Pittsburgh had no business losing to Kansas City (3-9) in overtime or to Oakland (4-8) last week. Perhaps the Steelers should try to call their games after three quarters. They rank

fifth in the NFL in fewest points allowed in the first quarter (32) and No. 1 in the second quarter (48 points), but surrendered 99 points in the fourth quarter, third most in the league. Only Buffalo (112) and Miami (134) have allowed more. The Steelers have given up the secondmost passing yards (1,037) and a league-high nine touchdown passes in the fourth quarter. They’ve permitted six TD passes combined in the first three quarters. Pittsburgh hopes its turnaround starts tonight in Cleveland and ends with four successful quarters.

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On the day he signed a new contract, Andy Reid joked about his weight. The usually stoic coach has plenty of reasons to be happy, and it’s not because he can afford his own cheesesteak joint. Despite failing to win a Super Bowl in his first 10 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, Reid got a three-year extension through 2013. “He has all the ingredients: leadership, football knowledge, the ability to gain the respect of everybody that he works with, especially the players, assembling the staff,” owner Jeffrey Lurie said Wednesday. Reid reportedly will earn between $5 and $6 million per season. Reid has led the Eagles to the playoffs seven times with five trips to the NFC title game and one Super Bowl appearance.

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AFC 2-1-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 1-1-0

Div 2-2-0 3-1-0 3-1-0 0-4-0

Home 6-0-0 5-1-0 3-3-0 1-5-0

Away 6-0-0 1-5-0 2-4-0 0-6-0

NFC 8-0-0 5-5-0 5-4-0 1-8-0

AFC 4-0-0 1-1-0 0-3-0 0-3-0

Div 3-0-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 0-4-0

Home 6-0-0 5-2-0 4-2-0 2-4-0

Away 4-2-0 3-2-0 1-5-0 0-6-0

NFC 8-1-0 6-3-0 3-6-0 1-8-0

AFC 2-1-0 2-1-0 2-1-0 1-2-0

Div 5-0-0 3-2-0 1-2-0 0-5-0

Home 3-3-0 4-2-0 4-2-0 0-6-0

Away 5-1-0 1-5-0 1-5-0 1-5-0

NFC 6-2-0 4-4-0 4-6-0 1-9-0

AFC 2-2-0 1-3-0 1-1-0 0-2-0

Div 3-1-0 3-1-0 3-3-0 0-4-0

South PA 201 273 316 266

BB&T Field, Winston-Salem

North PA 187 215 231 309

Class 1A: Wallace-Rose Hill (13-2) vs. Mount Airy (150), 12 p.m.

West PA 242 202 282 326

Class 1AA: Southwest Onslow (15-0) vs. Albemarle (15-0), 4 p.m.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East PA 213 235 285 238

Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill

South PA 251 279 262 330

Class 2A: Tarboro (14-1) vs. Mountain Heritage (13-2), Friday, 7:30 p.m.

North PA 233 229 270 358

West

Thursday’s result N.Y. Jets 19, Buffalo 13

Sunday’s results Chicago 17, St. Louis 9 Oakland 27, Pittsburgh 24 Denver 44, Kansas City 13 Philadelphia 34, Atlanta 7 Cincinnati 23, Detroit 13 Miami 22, New England 21 New Orleans 33, Washington 30, OT Indianapolis 27, Tennessee 17 Carolina 16, Tampa Bay 6 Jacksonville 23, Houston 18 San Diego 30, Cleveland 23 N.Y. Giants 31, Dallas 24 Seattle 20, San Francisco 17 Arizona 30, Minnesota 17

Monday’s result Green Bay 27, Baltimore 14

Today’s game Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 8:20 p.m.

Sunday’s games Seattle at Houston, 1 p.m. Green Bay at Chicago, 1 p.m. Detroit at Baltimore, 1 p.m. New Orleans at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Buffalo at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Denver at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Carolina at New England, 1 p.m.

NFL playoff scenarios Week 14 AFC Indianapolis — Clinched AFC South — Clinches homefield advantage throughout AFC playoffs with: Win, OR Tie plus Cincinnati loss plus San Diego loss — Clinches first-round bye with: Tie Cincinnati loss or tie plus San Diego loss, OR Cincinnati loss plus San Diego loss or tie

San Diego — Clinches a playoff spot with: Win plus Baltimore loss or tie plus Pittsburgh loss or tie plus N.Y. Jets loss or tie plus Miami loss or tie, OR Win plus Baltimore loss or tie plus Pittsburgh loss or tie plus N.Y. Jets loss or tie plus New England loss or tie, OR Win plus Baltimore loss or tie plus Pittsburgh loss or tie plus Jacksonville tie plus New England loss, OR Tie plus Baltimore loss plus Pittsburgh loss plus N.Y. Jets loss plus Miami loss

Cincinnati — Clinches AFC North with: Win, OR Tie plus Baltimore loss or tie plus Pittsburgh loss or tie, OR Baltimore loss plus Pittsburgh loss

NFC New Orleans — Clinched NFC South — Clinches first-round bye with: Win or tie, OR Dallas loss or tie plus Philadelphia loss or tie plus Arizona loss or tie

Minnesota — Clinches NFC North with: Win plus Green Bay loss — Clinches playoff spot with: Win, OR Tie plus N.Y. Giants loss

Arizona — Clinches NFC West with: Win

NFL injury report

NEW YORK (AP) — The National Football League injury report, as provided by the league (OUT - Definitely will not play; DNP - Did not practice; LIMITED - Limited participation in practice; FULL - Full participation in practice):

THURSDAY PITTSBURGH STEELERS at CLEVELAND BROWNS — STEELERS: OUT: S Troy Polamalu (knee). QUESTIONABLE: CB William Gay (head), WR Hines Ward (hamstring). PROBABLE: QB Charlie Batch (left wrist), RB Rashard Mendenhall (ankle). BROWNS: OUT: DE Kenyon Coleman (knee). QUESTIONABLE: G Rex Hadnot (knee), RB Lawrence Vickers (hamstring), LB Kamerion Wimbley (knee), CB Eric Wright (hamstring). PROBABLE: S Mike Adams (finger), LB David Bowens (knee), LB Blake Costanzo (shoulder), TE Michael Gaines (shoulder), RB Jerome Harrison (illness), RB Chris Jennings (shoulder), WR Brian Robiskie (toe), TE Robert Royal (finger), DE Robaire Smith (shoulder).

SUNDAY

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS at ATLANTA FALCONS — SAINTS: DNP: LB Scott Fujita (knee), CB Jabari Greer (groin), LB Marvin Mitchell (hamstring), CB Tracy Porter (knee). LIMITED: RB Mike Bell (knee), RB Reggie Bush (knee), T Jermon Bushrod (thumb), TE Darnell Dinkins (foot), DT Sedrick Ellis (knee), G Jahri Evans (toe), CB Randall Gay (hamstring), C Jonathan Goodwin (ankle), RB Lynell Hamilton (shoulder), DE Bobby McCray (knee), WR Lance Moore (ankle, hamstring), RB Pierre Thomas (quadricep), LB Jonathan Vilma (knee), S Usama Young (hip, calf). FALCONS: DNP: G Harvey Dahl (ankle), CB Chris Houston (hamstring), C Todd McClure (knee), TE Justin Peelle (head), QB Matt Ryan (toe), RB Michael Turner (ankle). LIMITED: DT Jonathan Babineaux (shoulder), T Sam Baker (elbow), WR Michael Jenkins (ankle), T Will Svitek (ankle), WR Roddy White (knee). FULL: CB Christopher Owens (shoulder). DENVER BRONCOS at INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — BRONCOS: DNP: S David Bruton (thigh). FULL: S Josh Barrett (shoulder), S Brian Dawkins (ankle), QB Kyle Orton (ankle). COLTS: DNP: S Antoine Bethea (not injury related), RB Donald Brown (chest), S Aaron Francisco (ankle), DE Dwight Freeney (not injury related), WR Anthony Gonzalez (knee), T Charlie Johnson (foot), DE Robert Mathis (quadricep), LB Clint Session (calf), T Tony Ugoh (hip), K Adam Vinatieri (right knee). FULL: LB Gary Brackett (foot), S Melvin Bullitt (shoulder), DE Keyunta Dawson (knee), G Kyle DeVan (shin), CB Kelvin Hayden (knee), CB Tim Jennings (ankle), QB Peyton Manning (glute), G Jamey Richard (shoulder), TE Tom Santi (hand), WR Reggie Wayne (foot). SEATTLE SEAHAWKS at HOUSTON TEXANS — SEAHAWKS: DNP: QB Matt Hasselbeck (right shoulder), LB D.D. Lewis (knee). LIMITED: DT Cory Redding (concussion). FULL: C Chris Spencer (thumb). TEXANS: DNP: T Duane Brown (knee), DT Tim Bulman (hamstring), LB Brian Cushing (foot), DE Mario Williams (groin), DT Jeff Zgonina (not injury related). FULL: CB Glover Quin (head), QB Matt Schaub (left shoulder). CAROLINA PANTHERS at NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — PANTHERS: DNP: DE Tyler Brayton (concussion), QB Jake Delhomme (right finger), LB Na’il Diggs (ribs), WR Muhsin Muhammad (knee), RB Jonathan Stewart (Achilles). FULL: WR Dwayne Jarrett (ankle), DE Charles Johnson (pectoral), CB Captain Munnerlyn (concussion), RB DeAngelo Williams (ankle). PATRIOTS: DNP: QB Tom Brady (right shoulder, right finger), DE Derrick Burgess (not injury related), LB Gary Guyton (not injury related), WR Randy Moss (not injury related), DT Myron Pryor (chest), RB Fred Taylor (ankle), LB Adalius Thomas (not injury related), DT Ty Warren (ankle). LIMITED: WR Sam Aiken (shoulder), LB Tully Banta-Cain (shoulder), WR Julian Edelman (forearm), DE Jarvis Green (knee), T Nick Kaczur (ankle), G Stephen Neal (ankle), LB Rob Ninkovich (knee). FULL: CB Shawn Springs (knee), TE Benjamin Watson (knee). BUFFALO BILLS at KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — BILLS: DNP: T Demetrius Bell (knee), T Kirk Chambers (ankle), WR Justin Jenkins (knee). LIMITED: S Jairus Byrd (groin), DE Ryan Denney (shoulder), LB Chris Draft (neck), S Todd Johnson (hamstring), G Andy Levitre (shoulder), DT John McCargo (calf), CB Ashton Youboty (ankle). CHIEFS: LIMITED: DE Wallace Gilberry (back). FULL: G Andy Alleman (knee), LB Justin Rogers (thigh), RB Dantrell Savage (ankle). DETROIT LIONS at BALTIMORE RAVENS — LIONS: DNP: TE Casey FitzSimmons (concussion), QB Matthew Stafford (left shoulder). LIMITED: DT Joe Cohen (knee), S Louis Delmas (ankle), DT Andre Fluellen (toes), C Melvin Fowler (knee), P Nick Harris (left knee), DT Grady Jackson (knee), CB William James (neck), T Daniel Loper (back), S Kalvin Pearson (hamstring), LB Ernie Sims (hamstring), DE Dewayne White (toe). RAVENS: DNP: WR

PA 234 233 267 314

N.Y. Jets at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Miami at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Cincinnati at Minnesota, 1 p.m. St. Louis at Tennessee, 4:05 p.m. Washington at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. San Diego at Dallas, 4:15 p.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, 8:20 p.m.

Monday’s game Thursday, Dec. 17 Indianapolis at Jacksonville, 8:20 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 19 Dallas at New Orleans, 8:20 p.m.

W Coastal Caro. 2 Radford 2 UNC-Ashe. 1 High Point 1 VMI 1 Liberty 1 Winthrop 1 Gard.-Webb 0 Charleston S. 0 Presbyterian 0

Conf. L 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 2

Pct. 1.000 1.000 1.000 .500 .500 .500 .500 .000 .000 .000

Overall W L 7 2 4 3 1 6 4 4 4 4 4 6 3 4 3 3 4 4 2 7

Pct. .778 .571 .143 .500 .500 .400 .429 .500 .500 .222

Saturday’s results VMI 103, Charleston Southern 91 Winthrop 82, High Point 68 Radford 61, Presbyterian 57 Coastal Carolina 73, Liberty 58

Wednesday’s games

Saturday’s games VMI at Seton Hall, 12 p.m. Bridgewater at Coastal Carolina, 2 p.m. Gardner-Webb at Charlotte, 3:30 p.m. Presbyterian at North Carolina, 7:30 p.m. Kentucky Christian at Liberty, 7 p.m., Barton at Winthrop, 8 p.m.

Mark Clayton (knee), T Jared Gaither (foot), G David Hale (head), LB Jarret Johnson (back), S Ed Reed (groin, foot), TE L.J. Smith (ankle). LIMITED: K Billy Cundiff (head), LB Terrell Suggs (knee). FULL: QB Joe Flacco (knee, hip). CINCINNATI BENGALS at MINNESOTA VIKINGS — BENGALS: OUT: DT Domata Peko (knee), RB Bernard Scott (foot). DNP: S Chris Crocker (ankle), S Kyries Hebert (knee), CB Morgan Trent (knee). VIKINGS: DNP: WR Percy Harvin (illness), S Tyrell Johnson (concussion), T Phil Loadholt (shoulder), RB Adrian Peterson (foot, ankle). LIMITED: WR Bernard Berrian (hamstring), CB Cedric Griffin (neck), G Anthony Herrera (concussion), G Steve Hutchinson (shoulder), T Bryant McKinnie (ankle), CB Karl Paymah (knee), TE Visanthe Shiancoe (ribs), DT Pat Williams (foot), CB Antoine Winfield (foot). NEW YORK JETS at TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — JETS: DNP: QB Mark Sanchez (knee), T Robert Turner (knee). LIMITED: CB Marquice Cole (knee), DE Shaun Ellis (knee), LB Larry Izzo (neck), CB Dwight Lowery (ankle), CB Donald Strickland (concussion). FULL: S Jim Leonhard (thumb), LB Calvin Pace (shoulder). BUCCANEERS: DNP: WR Michael Clayton (knee), CB Derrick Roberson (groin), TE Kellen Winslow (knee). LIMITED: LB Geno Hayes (hamstring). ST. LOUIS RAMS at TENNESSEE TITANS — RAMS: OUT: QB Marc Bulger (knee). DNP: RB Kenneth Darby (illness), RB Steven Jackson (back), T Jason Smith (concussion). LIMITED: WR Donnie Avery (shoulder), QB Kyle Boller (thigh), RB Mike Karney (neck), LB James Laurinaitis (shoulder), DT Darell Scott (neck). TITANS: DNP: LB Colin Allred (hamstring), TE Jared Cook (concussion), RB Ahmard Hall (ankle), RB Chris Johnson (ankle). LIMITED: DT Tony Brown (not injury related), DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (not injury related), WR Nate Washington (ankle). FULL: QB Vince Young (knee). MIAMI DOLPHINS at JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — DOLPHINS: DNP: CB Nathan Jones (hamstring), LB Joey Porter (knee), LB Jason Taylor (shoulder). LIMITED: C Jake Grove (ankle). JAGUARS: DNP: G Kynan Forney (back), DT John Henderson (shoulder), RB Maurice Jones-Drew (knee). LIMITED: CB Rashean Mathis (groin), WR Mike SimsWalker (calf), DE Julius Williams (knee). GREEN BAY PACKERS at CHICAGO BEARS — PACKERS: OUT: LB Jeremy Thompson (neck). DNP: LB Nick Barnett (knee), DT Ryan Pickett (hamstring). LIMITED: T Chad Clifton (hamstring), TE Jermichael Finley (knee), DE Cullen Jenkins (hamstring), DE Johnny Jolly (knee), DT B.J. Raji (ankle), CB Charles Woodson (shoulder). BEARS: DNP: WR Devin Hester (calf), LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (groin). LIMITED: LB Lance Briggs (knee), DT Tommie Harris (knee), DT Israel Idonije (knee), T Orlando Pace (groin). WASHINGTON REDSKINS at OAKLAND RAIDERS — REDSKINS: DNP: CB DeAngelo Hall (knee), DT Albert Haynesworth (ankle), T Stephon Heyer (knee), RB Mike Sellers (thigh). LIMITED: DE Phillip Daniels (knee), DT Cornelius Griffin (knee). FULL: CB Justin Tryon (hip). RAIDERS: DNP: DE Greg Ellis (knee), G Robert Gallery (back), WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (foot), WR Nick Miller (shin). LIMITED: C Samson Satele (calf). SAN DIEGO CHARGERS at DALLAS COWBOYS — CHARGERS: Practice not complete. COWBOYS: DNP: RB Deon Anderson (knee), TE Martellus Bennett (concussion), T Marc Colombo (ankle), S Ken Hamlin (ankle). FULL: CB Terence Newman (knee), S Gerald Sensabaugh (thumb), LB DeMarcus Ware (wrist), TE Jason Witten (foot). PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at NEW YORK GIANTS — EAGLES: DNP: WR Jeremy Maclin (foot), LB Joe Mays (illness), LB Tracy White (shoulder). LIMITED: WR Kevin Curtis (knee), RB Brian Westbrook (concussion). FULL: DE Victor Abiamiri (knee), WR Jason Avant (hamstring), TE Brent Celek (thumb), C Nick Cole (knee), G Todd Herremans (shoulder), WR DeSean Jackson (concussion), LB Akeem Jordan (knee), DT Mike Patterson (wrist), T Jason Peters (shoulder). GIANTS: DNP: S Michael Johnson (groin), G Chris Snee (knee). LIMITED: RB Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle, foot).

All Times EDT Conf. W L Gard.-Webb 0 0 Liberty 0 0 Coastal Caro. 0 0 Charleston S. 0 0 Winthrop 0 0 High Point 0 0 UNC-Ashe. 0 0 Radford 0 0 Presbyterian 0 0

Pct. .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000

Overall W L 8 1 6 1 6 2 4 4 3 4 3 5 2 5 1 6 0 10

All Times EDT Pct. 1.000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000

Overall W L 6 3 7 1 6 1 6 1 7 1 7 2 7 2 7 2 5 2 5 3 4 4 8 1

Pct. .667 .875 .857 .857 .875 .778 .778 .778 .714 .625 .500 .889

Saturday’s results Kentucky 68, North Carolina 66 N.C. State 77, Marquette 73 Duke 80, St. John’s 71 Wake Forest 77, Gonzaga 75 Georgia Tech 79, USC 53

Sunday’s results Florida State 82, Florida International 62 Clemson 72, South Carolina 61 Boston College 61, Miami 60 Virginia Tech 74, Georgia 62 Villanova 95, Maryland 86

Monday’s result Auburn 68, Virginia 67

Wednesday’s games Harvard 74, Boston College 67 Virginia Tech 98, VMI 73

Saturday’s games Georgia Southern at N.C. State, 2 p.m. Eastern Kentucky at Maryland, 4:30 p.m. Virginia Tech at Penn State, 7 p.m. (ESPN2) Presbyterian at North Carolina, 7:30 p.m. S.C. State at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Va. Tech 98, VMI 73

VMI (4-4) Lonon 1-3 2-2 4, Kenon 9-15 4-4 26, Okoye 0-3 1-2 1, Burks 7-17 4-5 19, Gabriel 1-12 0-1 2, Carr 1-2 1-1 3, Josey 0-0 0-0 0, Houston 0-1 0-0 0, Gore 0-0 0-0 0, Sparks 4-10 0-0 11, Whiting 2-3 1-2 5, Blosser 0-2 0-0 0, Sargent 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 26-70 13-17 73. VIRGINIA TECH (7-1) Bell 2-4 3-4 7, Hudson 10-18 4-6 24, Davila 6-13 1-3 13, Delaney 3-14 2-2 9, Thompson 1-5 0-0 2, Allen 10-13 4-5 24, Raines 0-0 1-2 1, Green 1-1 0-0 2, Witcher 2-6 0-0 4, Boggs 2-7 4-4 8, Atkins 0-2 2-2 2, Debnam 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 38-84 21-28 98. Halftime—Virginia Tech 44-37. 3-Point Goals—VMI 8-25 (Kenon 4-6, Sparks 3-4, Burks 1-9, Gabriel 0-6), Virginia Tech 1-8 (Delaney 1-3, Boggs 0-1, Hudson 0-4). Fouled Out—Sargent, Whiting. Rebounds—VMI 36 (Gabriel 8), Virginia Tech 59 (Allen 13). Assists—VMI 12 (Gabriel, Kenon, Lonon 3), Virginia Tech 18 (Allen 5). Total Fouls—VMI 21, Virginia Tech 19. A—9,758.

W 17 10 7 5 2

Boston Toronto New York Philadelphia New Jersey

W 17 15 11 9 7

Orlando Atlanta Miami Charlotte Washington

L 4 13 15 17 19

Pct .810 .435 .318 .227 .095

L 4 6 9 11 12

W 15 9 9 7 6

L 6 11 12 13 13

Pct. .889 .857 .750 .500 .429 .375 .286 .143 .000

Sunday’s results American University 67, High Point 46 Clemson 104, Charleston Southern 52

Tuesday’s result North Carolina 74, Radford 48

Wednesday’s result High Point 78, Campbell 57

W 15 11 9 9 9

Dallas Houston San Antonio New Orleans Memphis

L 7 9 9 11 12

GB — 8 1 10 ⁄2 121⁄2 15

Pct .810 .714 .550 .450 .368

GB — 21 5 ⁄2 71⁄2 9

Pct .714 .450 .429 .350 .316

GB —1 5 ⁄2 61 7 ⁄2 8

Pct .682 .550 .500 .450 .429

GB — 3 4 5 51⁄2

Northwest Division Denver Portland Utah Oklahoma City Minnesota

W 16 14 12 11 3

L 6 9 8 9 18

L.A. Lakers Phoenix Sacramento L.A. Clippers Golden State

L 3 7 11 12 14

Saturday’s games Radford at VCU, 4 p.m. Augusta State at Winthrop, 5:30 p.m. UNC Wilmington at High Point, 7 p.m.

S. C. State 76, HPU men 63

HIGH POINT (4-4) Law 3-8 3-4 9, Daniels 4-5 0-0 8, Barbour 3-13 0-0 8, Cox 0-5 1-2 1, Harris 5-12 2-2 16, Singleton 1-3 0-0 2, Campbell 2-5 2-2 8, Morris 3-4 0-2 6, Simms 1-2 0-0 2, Bridges 1-1 1-1 3. Totals 23-58 9-13 63. S. CAROLINA ST. (5-1) Pitt 3-4 0-0 6, Flagler 9-16 2-3 20, Toombs 3-7 2-2 10, Porter 3-4 9-12 15, Bennett 1-6 4-4 6, T.Williams 1-2 1-2 3, Smalls 1-3 0-0 2, Wright 0-0 0-0 0, A.Williams 1-2 4-4 6, Telfare 3-8 0-0 8, Maxey 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 25-54 2227 76. Halftime—S. Carolina St. 30-29. 3-Point Goals—High Point 8-25 (Harris 4-10, Campbell 2-5, Barbour 2-8, Cox 0-2), S. Carolina St. 4-13 (Toombs 2-3, Telfare 2-6, Porter 0-1, Smalls 0-1, Bennett 0-2). Fouled Out—Campbell. Rebounds—High Point 32 (Daniels 8), S. Carolina St. 36 (Porter 7). Assists—High Point 15 (Cox, Simms 4), S. Carolina St. 12 (Flagler 4). Total Fouls—High Point 23, S. Carolina St. 18. A—603. bounds and

High Point women78, Campbell 57

CAMPBELL (4-2, 1-0 ASun) WILLIAMSON, Ashley 6-11 3-3 15; BAKER, Tonisha 4-10 3-6 11; CANNON, Courtney 2-5 5-5 9; BRITT, Geami 2-4 1-2 5; BASS, Katelyn 2-7 0-0 4; O’NEILL, Amanda 2-3 0-0 4; CLOXTON, Kate 2-7 0-0 4; YESH, Lauren 0-3 3-8 3; SPRY, Monique 0-3 1-2 1; COOPER, Jazmine 0-0 1-2 1; ESTENSON, Rachel 0-0 0-1 0; HALL, Alyse 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 20-53 17-29 57. HIGH POINT (3-5, 0-0 BSC) DODD, Amy 5-9 2-6 14; HARGRAVES, Jurica 4-12 3-4 13; MAIER, Mackenzie 5-8 0-0 12; BROWN, Shamia 5-8 1-2 11; DEAN, LaTeisha 4-9 0-0 8; SAMUELS, Ashlee’ 3-8 00 6; FIELDS, Frances 2-5 1-2 5; REYNOLDS, Erin 2-8 1-2 5; CROMARTIE, Jazmin 1-1 0-0 2; WHITT, Laura 0-0 2-4 2; TARVER, Whitney 0-1 0-0 0; ALLISON, Conner 0-0 0-0 0; PFAHL, Kirsten 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 31-72 10-20 78. Campbell 25 32 57 High Point 30 48 78 3-point goals--Campbell 0-7 (WILLIAMSON, Ashley 0-1; BAKER, Tonisha 0-2; CANNON, Courtney 0-2; CLOXTON, Kate 0-2), High Point 6-20 (HARGRAVES, Jurica 2-6; MAIER, Mackenzie 2-2; DODD, Amy 2-3; FIELDS, Frances 0-1; REYNOLDS, Erin 0-4; PFAHL, Kirsten 0-1; DEAN, LaTeisha 0-3). Fouled out--Campbell-None, High Point-None. Rebounds--Campbell 43 (YESH, Lauren 6), High Point 51 (SAMUELS, Ashlee’ 14). Assists--Campbell 6 (CLOXTON, Kate 3), High Point 20 (FIELDS, Frances 9). Total fouls-Campbell 17, High Point 20. Technical fouls-Campbell-None, High Point-None. A-442

1. Kansas (8-0) beat Radford 99-64. Next: vs. La Salle, Saturday. 2. Texas (7-0) did not play. Next: vs. Texas State, Saturday. 3. Villanova (8-0) vs. Saint Joseph’s. Next: at Temple, Sunday. 4. Kentucky (8-0) vs. No. 14 Connecticut. Next: at Indiana, Saturday. 5. Purdue (8-0) beat Valparaiso 86-62. Next: at Alabama, Saturday. 6. West Virginia (7-0) beat Duquesne 6839. Next: vs. Coppin State, Saturday. 7. Syracuse (8-0) did not play. Next: vs. No. 10 Florida, Thursday. 8. Duke (7-1) did not play. Next: vs. Gardner-Webb, Tuesday. 9. Tennessee (6-1) did not play. Next: at Middle Tennessee, Friday. 10. Florida (8-0) did not play. Next: vs. No. 7 Syracuse, Thursday. 11. North Carolina (7-2) did not play. Next: vs. Presbyterian, Saturday. 12. Michigan State (7-2) did not play. Next: vs. Oakland, Mich., Thursday. 13. Ohio State (7-1) did not play. Next: at No. 22 Butler, Saturday. 14. Connecticut (6-1) vs. No. 4 Kentucky. Next: vs. UCF, Sunday, Dec. 20. 15. Georgetown (7-0) did not play. Next: vs. No. 17 Washington, Saturday. 16. Texas A&M (8-1) did not play. Next: vs. New Mexico, Saturday. 17. Washington (6-1) did not play. Next: vs. No. 15 Georgetown, Saturday. 18. UNLV (7-0) did not play. Next: vs. Kansas State, Saturday. 19. Cincinnati (5-1) did not play. Next: vs. Miami (Ohio), Thursday. 20. Wisconsin (6-2) lost to WisconsinGreen Bay 88-84, OT. Next: vs. Marquette, Saturday. 21. Gonzaga (6-2) did not play. Next: vs. Davidson, Saturday. 22. Butler (6-3) did not play. Next: vs. No. 13 Butler, Saturday. 23. Texas Tech (9-0) did not play. Next: at Wichita State, Saturday, Dec. 19. 24. Georgia Tech (6-1) did not play. Next: at Chattanooga, Monday. 25. Mississippi (7-1) did not play. Next: vs. McNeese State, Saturday.

College scores MEN SOUTH

Coppin St. 63, Loyola, Md. 58, OT E. Kentucky 74, Ohio Valley 58 Kutztown 82, Dist. of Columbia 76 Md.-Eastern Shore 80, Navy 72 Memphis 76, Montana St. 51 S. Carolina St. 76, High Point 63 Virginia Tech 98, VMI 73

WOMEN SOUTH Chattanooga 89, Wofford 71 High Point 78, Campbell 57

GP 28 29 31 29 30

Buffalo Boston Montreal Ottawa Toronto

GP Washington 31 Atlanta 27 Tampa Bay 29 Florida 31 Carolina 30 GP 28 30 29 30 28

GB — 211⁄2 7 ⁄2 8 1 10 ⁄2

Colorado Calgary Vancouver Edmonton Minnesota

GP 32 29 30 30 29

San Jose Los Angeles Phoenix Dallas Anaheim

GP 31 31 30 30 30

Wednesday’s Games Detroit 90, Philadelphia 86 Portland 102, Indiana 91 Atlanta 118, Chicago 83 Golden State at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. New Orleans at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Sacramento at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Cleveland at Houston, 8:30 p.m. Utah at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

Today’s Games Denver at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Boston at Washington, 8 p.m. Orlando at Utah, 10:30 p.m. Friday’s Games New Jersey at Indiana, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Toronto, 7 p.m. Houston at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Dallas at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Golden State at Chicago, 8 p.m. New York at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Portland at Cleveland, 8 p.m. Oklahoma City at Memphis, 8 p.m. Charlotte at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Orlando at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. Minnesota at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

Trail Blazers 102, Pacers 91

PORTLAND (102) Webster 2-8 0-0 5, Aldridge 8-12 4-4 20, Przybilla 4-7 4-7 12, Blake 2-7 0-0 6, Roy 11-21 6-10 29, Howard 3-3 0-0 6, Miller 5-12 3-4 15, Bayless 2-5 1-2 5, Cunningham 2-4 0-0 4. Totals 39-79 18-27 102. INDIANA (91) D.Jones 8-13 3-4 19, Murphy 4-9 0-0 10, Hibbert 3-9 0-2 6, Ford 3-9 2-2 8, Rush 4-6 0-0 8, Dunleavy 5-11 0-0 10, Hansbrough 4-14 5-7 13, Foster 2-3 0-0 4, Head 3-8 2-2 9, Price 210 0-0 4. Totals 38-92 12-17 91. Portland 26 26 25 25 — 102 Indiana 19 26 30 16 — 91 3-Point Goals—Portland 6-16 (Blake 2-4, Miller 2-5, Roy 1-3, Webster 1-4), Indiana 317 (Murphy 2-5, Head 1-3, Ford 0-1, Rush 0-1, D.Jones 0-1, Price 0-3, Dunleavy 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Portland 51 (Aldridge, Przybilla 8), Indiana 57 (Hansbrough 11). Assists—Portland 20 (Blake 6), Indiana 16 (Ford 5). Total Fouls—Portland 23, Indiana 22. A—11,487 (18,165).

Pistons 90, 76ers 86

DETROIT (90) Jerebko 7-12 2-2 17, Maxiell 5-8 2-4 12, Wallace 0-2 0-0 0, Atkins 3-7 2-2 8, Stuckey 10-19 7-7 27, Bynum 2-7 0-0 4, Villanueva 5-12 1-1 11, Daye 0-2 0-0 0, Brown 2-5 7-8 11, Summers 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 34-74 21-24 90. PHILADELPHIA (86) Young 4-14 0-0 11, Brand 7-14 3-3 17, Dalembert 7-9 3-3 17, Iverson 3-10 5-6 11, Iguodala 7-18 2-5 18, Green 2-3 1-2 6, Smith 1-2 0-0 2, Kapono 2-4 0-0 4, Ivey 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 33-75 14-19 86. Detroit 18 24 25 23 — 90 Philadelphia 16 26 21 23 — 86 3-Point Goals—Detroit 1-8 (Jerebko 1-2, Bynum 0-1, Atkins 0-2, Villanueva 0-3), Philadelphia 6-18 (Young 3-8, Iguodala 2-7, Green 1-1, Kapono 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Detroit 49 (Wallace 12), Philadelphia 41 (Dalembert 11). Assists—Detroit 20 (Stuckey 8), Philadelphia 24 (Iguodala 9). Total Fouls—Detroit 16, Philadelphia 20. Technicals—Brown, Dalembert. A—12,136 (20,318).

PREPS

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Junior varsity Basketball BOYS Ledford 49, C. Davidson 48, OT Halftime: Ledford, 21-19 End of regulation: 40-40 Leaders: Ledford – Trent Sherrill 26, Matt Phorburn 7 Records: Ledford 4-2 Next game: Ledford hosts North Davidson on Friday

GIRLS Ledford 62, C. Davidson 21 Halftime: Ledford 26-13 Leaders: Ledford – Emily Thomas 13, Morgan Gibhart 11, Jada Bell 8 Records: Ledford 6-0 Next game: Ledford plays host to North Davidson on Friday at 4:30 p.m.

Middle school Basketball BOYS Westchester “A” 55, Canterbury 24 Leaders: Westchester – Sadeeq Bello 19, George Lindner 8, Rishab Ravenker 3 Records: Westchester 8-1, 2-1 TMAC Next game: Westchester at High Point Christian, today 5:15 p.m.

GIRLS Canterbury 14, Westchester CD 11

Class 4AA: Fayetteville Britt (15-0) vs. Matthews Butler (14-0), 7:30 p.m.

W L OT Pts GF GA 17 9 2 36 76 62 15 9 5 35 76 72 15 14 2 32 80 88 14 11 4 32 84 91 10 13 7 27 86 106

HOUSTON TEXANS—Placed RB Steve Slaton on injured reserve. MINNESOTA VIKINGS—Placed LB E.J. Henderson on injured reserve. Signed TE Garrett Mills from the practice squad. Signed LB Jeremy Leman and OT Drew Radovich to the practice squad. Released DB DeAndre Wright from the practice squad. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS—Signed DL Titus Adams from the practice squad. Placed CB Bret Lockett on injured reserve. Signed QB Jeff Rowe and WR Darnell Jenkins to the practice squad. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES—Signed coach Andy Reid to a three-year contract extension, through 2013. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS—Placed DL Ogemdi Nwagbuo on injured reserve. Signed DT Antonio Gary from the New York Jets practice squad. ST. LOUIS RAMS—Placed S Oshiomogho Atogwe on injured reserve. Signed QB Mike Reilly from Green Bay’s practice squad. Signed S Clinton Hart. Released LB Dominic Douglas.

W L OT Pts GF GA 19 6 6 44 111 85 15 9 3 33 89 78 11 10 8 30 74 85 11 14 6 28 82 106 7 18 5 19 72 109

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division

Pct .842 .682 .450 .429 .300

Charlotte 107, Denver 95 Toronto 94, Minnesota 88 Boston 98, Milwaukee 89 New Jersey 103, Chicago 101 Memphis 111, Cleveland 109, OT New Orleans 96, Sacramento 94 Dallas 102, Phoenix 101 Orlando 97, L.A. Clippers 86

L OT Pts GF GA 7 1 43 85 63 10 1 41 99 83 13 1 29 86 81 14 1 29 83 88 13 7 29 80 98

Southeast Division

Chicago Nashville Detroit Columbus St. Louis

Tuesday’s Games

W 21 20 14 14 11

W 18 17 14 14 12

L OT Pts GF GA 7 3 39 85 64 11 2 36 77 82 10 5 33 83 82 11 5 33 92 105 11 5 29 70 77

Northwest Division W L OT Pts GF GA 17 9 6 40 98 95 18 8 3 39 87 71 16 14 0 32 93 79 13 13 4 30 90 95 13 13 3 29 78 88

Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA 19 7 5 43 104 82 18 10 3 39 95 93 18 11 1 37 75 68 13 8 9 35 88 89 11 13 6 28 86 99

HOCKEY National Hockey League

NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Tuesday’s Games Philadelphia 6, N.Y. Islanders 2 Montreal 4, Ottawa 1 Nashville 4, Vancouver 2 Anaheim 4, Dallas 3, OT

Wednesday’s Games Columbus 3, Florida 0 Toronto 3, N.Y. Islanders 2 New Jersey 4, Carolina 2 Buffalo 3, Washington 0 St. Louis at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Edmonton at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Minnesota at Colorado, 9 p.m. Atlanta at Calgary, 9:30 p.m. Los Angeles at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

American Hockey League

Toronto at Boston, 7 p.m. Ottawa at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Columbus at Nashville, 8 p.m. Atlanta at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Phoenix at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

ECHL

Devils 4, Hurricanes 2 0 2

2 1

0 1

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NHL—Suspended Phoenix D Ed Jovanovski two games for a forearm to the head area of Minnesota C Andrew Ebbett during Monday’s game. ANAHEIM DUCKS—Reassigned C MacGregor Sharp and D Stu Bickel to San Antonio (AHL). DALLAS STARS—Assigned D Ivan Vishnevskiy to Texas (AHL). MINNESOTA WILD—Recalled C Nathan Smith from Houston (AHL). MONTREAL CANADIENS—Assigned F Ryan White to Hamilton (AHL). OTTAWA SENATORS—Assigned F Ryan Keller to Binghamton (AHL). PHOENIX COYOTES—Signed D Michael Stone. WASHINGTON CAPITALS—Recalled G Michal Neuvirth and C Keith Aucoin from Hershey (AHL).

PEORIA RIVERMEN—Acquired C Brock McBride from Syracuse for future considerations. WORCESTER SHARKS—Named Matthew Renzulli account executive.

Thursday’s Games

Carolina New Jersey

Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh

Class 4A: Harnett Central (15-0) vs. A.C. Reynolds (13-2), 3:30 p.m.

Northeast Division

GB —1 2 ⁄2 3 4 121⁄2

Friday’s game Southern Wesleyan at UNC Asheville, 7 p.m.

NHL

All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP New Jersey 29 Pittsburgh 31 Philadelphia 28 N.Y. Rangers29 N.Y. Islanders31

Class 3AA: South Johnston (14-1) vs. Belmont South Point (13-2), 2:30 p.m.

Class 3A: Eastern Alamance (14-1) vs. West Rowan (150), 11:30 a.m.

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Pct .727 .609 .600 .550 .143

Pacific Division W 16 15 9 9 6

Halftime: Canterbury 8-4 Leaders: WCD – Kayla Watson 5 points; Avery Keefe 4 points Records: WCD 0-4 Next game: WCD plays at High Point Christian today, 4 p.m.

HOCKEY

Central Division Cleveland Milwaukee Detroit Chicago Indiana

Big South women

Wednesday

ACC standings

NBA

All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

Men’s Top 25 fared

BASKETBALL

Louisiana Tech 63, W. Kentucky 52 McNeese St. 101, Paul Quinn 40 Memphis 55, South Alabama 50 Middle Tennessee 94, Louisville 84 Nicholls St. 56, Centenary 46 Virginia Tech 44, Mount St. Mary’s, Md. 42 Washington, Md. 71, Swarthmore 67

Southeast Division

South Carolina State 76, High Point 63 Virginia Tech 98, VMI 73 Kansas 99, Radford 64

Monday, Dec. 21

Conf. L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Big South men

UNC Asheville 58, Gardner-Webb 56

N.Y. Giants at Washington, 8:30 p.m.

W Boston Coll. 1 Duke 0 Ga. Tech 0 N.C. State 0 Va. Tech 0 Clemson 0 Florida St. 0 N. Carolina 0 Wake Forest 0 Maryland 0 Virginia 0 Miami 0

Q. Which team captured NBA championships in 1981, ‘84 and ‘86?

Friday’s results

Sunday, Dec. 20 New England at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Chicago at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Miami at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Houston at St. Louis, 1 p.m. Arizona at Detroit, 1 p.m. Cleveland at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Atlanta at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. San Francisco at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Green Bay at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Oakland at Denver, 4:05 p.m. Cincinnati at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Seattle, 4:15 p.m. Minnesota at Carolina, 8:20 p.m.

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Arizona at San Francisco, 8:30 p.m.

Class 2AA: Reidsville (15-0) vs. Newton-Conover (141), 11 a.m.

TRIVIA QUESTION

2 4

First Period—1, New Jersey, Elias 4 (Bergfors, Parise), 11:11. 2, New Jersey, Greene 4 (Langenbrunner, Pandolfo), 17:53. Second Period—3, New Jersey, Greene 5 (Parise), 6:05 (pp). 4, Carolina, Sutter 7 (Pitkanen), 6:48. 5, Carolina, Ruutu 7 (Jokinen, Pitkanen), 8:46 (pp). Third Period—6, New Jersey, Niedermayer 4, 19:59 (en-sh). Shots on Goal—Carolina 7-9-7—23. New Jersey 10-13-8—31. Goalies—Carolina, C.Ward. New Jersey, Brodeur. A—12,013 (17,625). T—2:18.

ECHL—Fined Elmira F Brendan Connolly an undisclosed amount for a game misconduct for spearing during Sunday’s game against South Carolina. ELMIRA JACKALS—Signed D Joe Grimaldi. Announced G Michael-Lee Teslak has been reassigned to Adirondack (AHL). VICTORIA SALMON KINGS—Signed F Brady Leavold.

International Hockey League FORT WAYNE KOMETS—Announced LW Matt Syroczynski has been released by Norfolk (AHL) and returned to the club.

LACROSSE Major League Lacrosse

TORONTO NATIONALS—Traded D Joe Cinosky to Washington for 2010 first-round supplemental draft pick. WASHINGTON BAYHAWKS—Placed Dan Chemotti on waivers.

National Lacrosse League

COLORADO MAMMOTH—Released F Chris Gill, F Gary Rosyski, F Tyler Crompton and D Bryan Safarik.

GOLF

SOCCER Major League Soccer

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RED BULL NEW YORK—Named Dan Shemesh director of grounds.

Dubai Ladies Masters

Wednesday At Emirates Golf Club (Majlis Course) Dubai, United Arab Emirates Purse: $500,000 Par: 72 (35-37) First Round Maria Hjorth, Sweden 33-33 — Titiya Plucksataporn, Thailand33-35— Amy Yang, South Korea 34-34 — Julieta Granada, Paraguay 32-36 — Michelle Wie, United States 34-35 — Minea Blomqvist, Finland 35-34 — V. Lagoutte-Clement, France 33-36 — Trish Johnson, England 34-36 — Elisabeth Esterl, Germany 37-33 — Anna Rawson, Austria 35-35 — In Kyung Kim, South Korea 35-35 — Catriona Matthew, Scotland 35-36 — Morgana Robbertze, S. Africa35-36 — Johanna Mundy, England 35-36 — Laura Davies, England 33-38 — Linda Wessberg, Sweden 36-35 — Gwladys Nocera, France 38-33 — Iben Tinning, Denmark 36-35 — Karen Stupples, England 34-37 — M. van der Graff, Netherlands35-36 — Jenni Kuosa, Finland 35-37 — Paula Marti, Spain 36-36 — Sophie Giquel, France 35-37 — Anna Nordqvist, Sweden 36-36 — Christina Kim, United States 35-37 — Rebecca Coakley, Ireland 34-38 — Caroline Afonso, France 38-34 — Jade Schaeffer, France 34-38 — Vikki Laing, Scotland 36-36 — Sophie Gustafson, Sweden 33-39 — Tania Elosegui, Spain 37-35 — Maria Verchenova, Russia 36-36 — Ashleigh Simon, South Africa35-37 — Anna Tybring, Sweden 39-33 —

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TRANSACTIONS

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BASEBALL MLB—Suspended Seattle minor league OF Robert Rodriguez 50 games, beginning next season, for violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Traded RHP Chris Ray and a player to be named to Texas for RHP Kevin Millwood and cash. BOSTON RED SOX—Agreed to terms with LHP Fabio Castro on a one-year contract. Claimed RHP Ramon Ramirez off waivers from Tampa Bay. CLEVELAND INDIANS—Named Jon Nunnally hitting coach. DETROIT TIGERS—Traded OF Curtis Granderson to the New York Yankees for OF Austin Jackson and LHP Phil Coke. Traded RHP Edwin Jackson to Arizona for RHP Max Scherzer and LHP Daniel Schlereth. The Yankees sent RHP Ian Kennedy to Arizona to complete the trade. NEW YORK YANKEES—Agreed to terms with LHP Andy Pettitte on a one-year contract.

National League FLORIDA MARLINS—Traded RHP Matt Lindstrom to Houston for RHP Robert Bono and INF Luis Bryan. SAN DIEGO PADRES—Requested unconditional release waivers on RHP Eulogio De La Cruz.

FOOTBALL National Football League CINCINNATI BENGALS—Signed DT Shaun Smith. Placed TE Chase Coffman on injured reserve. Signed CB Antonio Smith to the practice squad. DENVER BRONCOS—Placed OT Ryan Harris on injured reserve. Signed OT Herb Taylor.

COLLEGE

FORDHAM—Named Joe DeSantis men’s assistant basketball coach. LOUISVILLE—Named Charlie Strong football coach. PITTSBURG STATE—Named Tim Beck football coach.

SOCCER

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NCAA Men’s Division I Tournament

First Round Thursday, Nov. 19 Monmouth, N.J. 0, Connecticut 0, Monmouth advanced on penalty kicks 4-3 Sacramento St. 2, Loyola Marymount 1, OT Brown 1, Stony Brook 0, 2OT Indiana 2, Louisville 0 Boston College 2, Dartmouth 1 UNC Wilmington 1, Charlotte 1, UNC Wilmington advanced on penalty kicks 4-1 Duke 3, Winthrop 2 Maryland 2, Loyola, Md. 1 Bucknell 1, Princeton 0 South Florida 2, Stetson 1 Notre Dame 2, Wisconsin-Green Bay 1 St. Louis 2, Missouri State 1 Drake 2, Western Illinois 1 Portland 2, New Mexico 1, OT UC Santa Barbara 1, Wofford 0 Stanford 3, St. Mary’s, Calif. 0 Second Round Sunday, Nov. 22 Drake 1, Ohio State 0, OT Duke 2, Michigan State 1 Maryland 2, Penn State 1 Portland 2, North Carolina State 1 Virginia 5, Bucknell 0 Indiana 1, Butler 0 Harvard 3, Monmouth 0 North Carolina 2, Brown 0 Northwestern 3, Notre Dame 1 Tulsa 4, St. Louis 3, OT Akron 2, South Florida 0 Wake Forest 2, UNC Wilmington 1 Boston College 1, St. John’s, N.Y. 0 UC Santa Barbara 1, San Diego 0 UCLA 2, Sacramento State 1 Stanford 1, UC Irvine 0 Third Round Sunday, Nov. 29 Maryland 2, Harvard 0 Virginia 1, Portland 0 Drake 6, Boston College 4 North Carolina 1, Indiana 0 Tulsa 1, Northwestern 0 Akron 2, Stanford 0 Wake Forest 4, Duke 2 UCLA 2, UC Santa Barbara 1 Quarterfinals Friday, Dec. 4 North Carolina 2, Drake 1 Virginia 3, Maryland 0 Saturday, Dec. 5 Akron 1, Tulsa 0 Wake Forest 2, UCLA 0 Semifinals Friday, Dec. 11 At Cary Virginia vs. Wake Forest, 5 p.m. North Carolina vs. Akron, 7:30 p.m. Championship Sunday, Dec. 13 At Cary Semifinal winners, 1 p.m

TRIVIA ANSWER

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A. Boston Celtics.

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Grimsley sweeps two from Andrews ENTERPRISE STAFF REPORTS

Southwestern Randolph on Wednesday night. BASKETBALL Taylor Walker led the Warriors (3-6) with 21 points. Paige Hudson had 16. T.W. ANDREWS, GRIMSLEY Courtney Rains pulled down 14 rebounds GREENSBORO – Grimlsey’s boys broke and blocked six shots for Wheatmore. open a close game by outscoring T.W. The two schools meat again at SWR on Andrews 20-4 in the third quarter and Friday night. came away with a 68-53 nonconference victory Wednesday night. EAST DAVIDSON, RANDLEMAN Alex Smith led Andrews (2-2) with 16 RANDLEMAN – East Davidson’s girls points. Mark Johnson had 11 and Darius went up 15-5 after one quarter and Rogers 8. cruised 58-33 over host Randleman in In the girls game, Grimsley rallied nonconference action on Wednesday. from a 12-2 deficit at the end of the first The Golden Eagle boys completed the quarter to prevail, 40-34. sweep with a 65-39 romp. Bria Byrd led the Red Raiders (1-3) Hailey Grimsley led the East scoring with 15 points and added six rebounds parade with 19 points. Candace Fox put and three steals. Cherish McArthur add- together 12 points, three rebounds, three ed eight. Denika Harden paced Grimsley steals and five assists. Chelsea Turner with 16 points. had six points and four boards. Andrews hosts Ragsdale on Friday. Taylor Warren powered for 20 points and 10 rebounds to spark the Golden SW GUILFORD, WESTERN GUILFORD Eagle boys (2-3). Blake Dodd added 14 GREENSBORO – Southwest Guilford’s points for East. boys blitzed Western Guilford 27-15 in East goes to Trinity on Friday. the fourth quarter to come away with a 54-48 nonconference victory on Wednes- CENTRAL DAVIDSON, LEDFORD day. WALLBURG – Ledford’s boys broke open Greg Bridges led the Cowboys with 23 a close game in the second quarter and points, and Braxton Daye added 12. overwhelmed Central Davidson 73-42 on In the girls game, Southwest squan- Wednesday. dered a 10-point third-quarter lead and Up 16-11 after the first quarter, the fell 62-55. Panthers outscored the Spartans 20-7 in The Cowgirls helped fuel the Hornet the second quarter and 25-5 in the third. rally by committing three crucial turnSteven Fuquay led the Panthers (3-2) overs and sending Western to the line 10 with 20 points while Daniel Austin had times in the fourth quarter. 15 and Dillon Smith added 10. Zena Lovette led Southwest (3-2) with In the girls game, the Spartan girls 24 points. Jessica Pone added 12 and survived a Ledford rally for a 49-48 vicBrittany Connor had 10. tory. Southwest travels to Northeast GuilCentral led by nine after the first quarford on Friday. ter but Ledford pulled within seven at the half and two at the end of the third WHEATMORE, quarter. SOUTHWESTERN RANDOLPH Jazmine Charles led the Spartans TRINITY – Wheatmore’s girls gave up with 23 points and 14 rebounds, while the lead briefly in the third quarter be- Chandler Young added 10 points. Taylor fore pulling away to a 54-46 victory over Parks paced Ledford with nine points.

Stevi Williams and Katelyn Otey added eight each. Ledford travels to North Davidson on Friday.

ny Chanthalaska (103 pounds, decision), Shane Stafford (125, decision), Casey Elliason (120, major decision), Alex Geruva (140, pin), Nick Vetell (152, pin), Cameron King (171, major decision), Gant Shedden (189, major decision), and RAGSDALE, REAGAN PFAFFTOWN – Ciara Jackson led a bal- Angelo Dunn (215, pin). Trinity (9-2) hosts the Trinity Invitaanced attack with 11 points as Ragsdale’s girls nipped Reagan 41-36 on Wednesday tional on Saturday. night. Courtney Marsh chipped in nine SWIMMING points and Eronica Berry had eight for the Tiger girls (4-1). AT SALEM ACADEMY Ragsdale plays at T.W. Andrews on WINSTON-SALEM – High Point ChrisFriday. tian Academy’s swimmers recorded several top times in a four-team meet with Providence Day, Calvary Baptist and WINSTON-SALEM PREP, BISHOP KERNERSVILLE – Winston-Salem Prep’s host Salem Academy. The Cougar girls won the 200-yard boys turned a 35-33 halftime lead into a 92-47 romp against Bishop McGuinness. medley relay in 2 minutes, 3.35 seconds The Phoenix (7-2) outscored the Vil- with Lexi Kershaw, Caitlin Casazza, lains (3-3) 33-6 in the third quarter and Tess Allison and Brennen Moore. HPCA 24-8 in the fourth, getting 23 points each also took the 200 free relay in 1:50.51 from Anthony Thomas and Jamal Mc- with Allison, Brooke Spencer, Moore and Casazza, while placing second in Neil. Bishop was paced by Aaron Toomey’s the 400 free with Olivia Cochran, Spencer, Kershaw and Margo Cochran. 18 points. Individually for the Cougars, Casazza The Villains visit West Stokes on Friwas first in the 200 IM in 2:16.55, while day. Allison placed second in the 100 butterfly (1:12.30) and 100 backstroke (1:10.33). GREENSBORO HOME, SURRY HOME SURRY COUNTY – The Greensboro Kershaw added a second-place time of Home School boys team rallied from a 59.81 in the 100 free. 32-23 halftime deficit to beat the Surry The Cougar boys won the 200 medley Home School squad, 64-60. relay in 1:49.0 with Matt Ardoin, Aaron Devin Murphy powered the effort with Key, Thomas Held and Jared Saints26 points, while Drake Murphy had 13 ing, while that same quartet placed first points. in the 200 free relay in 1:37.26. HPCA’s Ian Dovan added 11 points for the win- 400 free relay of Ardoin, John Ellis, ning squad, and Josh Van Eerden had Jack Dula and Saintsing took second in nine for Greensboro (9-2). 3:47.37. Held had a first-place time of 1:06.85 in the 100 back while placing second in WRESTLING the 200 IM (2:27.74). Key won the 50 free in 23.62 seconds and grabbed second in TRINITY, ASHEBORO ASHEBORO – Triniy posted wins in the 500 free in 5:12.81. Jared Saintsing eight classes and pinned Asheboro 40-24 won the 100 breaststroke in 1:09.27, and in nonconference action Wednesday. Ardoin placed second in the 100 fly in Winners for the Bulldogs were Antho- 1:00.74.

Devils go ‘Greene,’ defeat Hurricanes

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – Andy Greene scored consecutive goals, the first two-goal game of the defenseman’s career, and the surging New Jersey Devils beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Wednesday night. Patrik Elias and Rob Niedermayer also scored for the Devils, who have won four straight and seven of eight. Martin Brodeur made 21 saves but remained tied with Terry Sawchuk for the most shutouts in NHL history at 103. Greene scored the second and third goals of the game, giving New Jersey (21-7-1) a 3-0 lead before Carolina scored twice in a span of 1:58 to cut it to 3-2 in the second period. Brandon Sutter, the son of former Devils coach and current Calgary coach Brent Sutter, had the first goal for the Hurricanes (7-18-5). Tuomo Ruutu added a power-play goal.

Elias scored the first goal, giving him 299 for his career, and Niedermayer’s empty-netter sealed it with 5 seconds left – ending Carolina’s modest two-game winning streak. The Devils got a freak goal in the first. Elias took a pass from Niclas Bernfors and skated in on the right side. His attempted backhand pass back to Bernfors was broken up by Carolina defenseman Aaron Ward, but the puck caromed off Ward’s skate and into the net. Elias’ fourth goal of the season came at 11:11. New Jersey increased the lead to 2-0 late in the period when Greene skated into the Carolina zone untouched and unleashed a slap shot from the blue line that eluded goalie Cam Ward, who missed the previous 13 games with a cut on his upper leg that he got from the skate of Columbus’ Rick Nash on Nov. 7.

Early in the second Greene scored again, this time on a power play. With Ray Whitney off for high-sticking, Greene skated into the Hurricanes’ zone, got knocked down, but was able to get up in time to knock in a rebound of Zach Parise’s shot for his fifth goal of the season. It didn’t take long for Carolina to end Brodeur’s bid for the record-breaking shutout. Sutter took a shot that skipped and handcuffed Brodeur and found its way into the net just 43 seconds after Greene’s second goal. Ruutu scored less than two minutes later. The Hurricanes dominated the third period but couldn’t score. They had two good shots with two extra men on the ice in the closing minute, but Niedermayer put the game away for New Jersey.

Fifth-ranked Boilermakers steamroll Crusaders

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – JaJuan Johnson and E’Twaun Moore each scored 19 points to help No. 5 Purdue beat Valparaiso 86-62 on Wednesday night. Moore tied a career high with five 3pointers for the Boilermakers (8-0), who are off to their best start since the 199394 season. Brandon Wood had 21 points and nine rebounds, and Cory Johnson had 11 points for Valparaiso (3-6).

Purdue shot 53 percent overall and made 10 of 22 3-point attempts. The Boilermakers had 20 assists on 29 field goals. Purdue’s Robbie Hummel went 3-for-3 from 3-point range and scored 15 points after shooting 21 percent from 3-point range over the first seven games. Keaton Grant scored 10 points and Chris Kramer had seven assists and three steals for the Boilermakers.

15 points and nine rebounds, and No. 1 Kansas used a dominating first half to rout Radford 99-64 Wednesday night. Kansas (8-0) negated burly Radford center Art Parakhouski with double teams in the first half and hounded the rest of the Highlanders into poor shooting for its sixth win of at least 30 points this season. Sherron Collins had 15 points and eight assists to help the Jayhawks extend the nation’s longest home winning streak to 47 games. Radford (4-3) lost starting forward (1) KANSAS 99, RADFORD 64 LAWRENCE, Kan. – Cole Aldrich had Phillip Martin to a hip injury two min-

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utes into the game and struggled against Kansas’ relentless pressure in its first trip to Allen Fieldhouse. Joey LynchFlohr had 26 points and Parakhouski scored all of his 21 points in the second half for the Highlanders.

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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Kevin Jones scored 16 points, Wellington Smith added 11 and Da’Sean Butler scored 10 lead West Virginia. The Mountaineers (6-0) bounced back from a 10-day layoff in style.

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Dolphins sink HP Lions in Pop Warner championships ENTERPRISE STAFF REPORT

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The High Point Lions Midgets Division II football team found out just how difficult it is to play Dolphins in Florida. The Lions dropped a hard-fought 14-0 decision to the Detroit (Mich.) Dolphins in the Pop Warner 12-14 Age Division II

national championships late Tuesday at Disneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wide World of Sports Complex. The Dolphins scored touchdowns in the second and fourth quarters to secure the victory. The loss puts the Lions into the consolation bracket with a game set for Friday against a team to be determined. This marks the second year in a row that the

Lions have advanced to the Super Bowl. The Lions roster features Brandon Anukwuem, Eric Blocker, Tevin Bowman, Malcolm Buchanan, Jaylen Coadl Jaquis Davis, Larry Dawkins Jr., Kendall Faulk, Ryan Foust, Shamarr Gamble, Trinity Grimes, Gary Jackson II, Gary Jackson III, Dontrelle Jenkins, Javon Jones, Emari Kittrell, Gerquan McLau-

Texasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Brown gets new $5 million deal

Lions plan to rest Stafford

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Texas coach Mack Brown is a $5 million man, not just this season, but for the life of his contract. With the Longhorns playing for their second BCS national championship in five years, school officials on Wednesday agreed to raise Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual salary from $3 million to at least $5 million. Brown was scheduled to receive a one-time $2 million payment early next year. University system regents agreed to make that an annual payment for the rest of his contract, which runs through 2016. The length of the contract has not changed. Brown also will continue to receive an annual $100,000 raise already in his contract. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also get a $450,000 bonus if Texas (13-0) beats Alabama (13-0) on Jan. 7 in Pasadena, Calif. Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s counterpart in that game, Nick Saban, recently signed a one-year extension to his contract with Alabama that pays him $4.7 million annually.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz says the team plans to rest Matthew Staffordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s injured shoulder against Baltimore and Daunte Culpepper will start. The coach made the announcement Wednesday. Stafford aggravated his left (non-throwing) shoulder Sunday at Cincinnati. Stafford has thrown 13 TDs and 20 interceptions in 10 games. He missed two games with an injured right knee.

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Texansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Slaton done for the season HOUSTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Houston Texans running back Steve Slaton is done for the season after being placed on injured reserve Wednesday because of a nerve issue in his neck. Slaton, who ran for 1,282 yards last season, has had a fumbling problem this year and the Texans recently revealed that the injury on his right side was more serious than they initially believed.

Eaglesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Westbrook returns to practice PHILADELPHIA (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Back at practice for the first time since sustaining two concussions in a three-week span, Brian Westbrook said he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t completely healed the last time he returned to the Philadelphia Eagles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what the doctor said, he said that although some of the symptoms were gone, I was not healed completely,â&#x20AC;? Westbrook said Wednesday. Westbrook has since been examined twice by specialists in Pittsburgh, and has been cleared to return to practice. Westbrook will work with the scout team, and coach Andy Reid hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ruled him out for Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game at the New York Giants.

Sanchez wants to play, Ryan says heal first FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mark Sanchez will not play in the Jetsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; game at Tampa Bay on Sunday because of a sprained right knee, and Kellen Clemens will start in his place. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If it was up to Sanchez, he would play, â&#x20AC;? coach Rex Ryan said Wednesday.

rin, Frederick Murphy, Deandre Poindexter, Christopher Price, Dajuan Purvis, Timothy Richardson, Joseph Simmons, Karrell Wall, Donnie Wilson, Nathaniel Wilson and Jordan Woods. The head coach is Willie Kittrell, assisted by Eric Brown, Leon Dickerson, Lakisha Holmes and team parent Stephanie Kittrell.

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Slumping Steelers pick up pieces CLEVELAND (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Their calling-card swagger has been replaced by a sudden shakiness thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unbecoming. Reputed bullies, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve grown quiet, unsteady and seemingly vulnerable. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what happens when you lose four straight games, two against supposed pushovers Kansas City and Oakland. The Pittsburgh Steelers are a shell of themselves. Strapped with their longest losing streak since 2003 and with a weakening playoff pulse, the Super Bowl champions are in some serious trouble. For the first time in a long time, the Steelers (6-6) arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t so special. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tough because we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t gone through this,â&#x20AC;? quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said earlier this week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of the guys have never had this situation before, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tough and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s frustrating.

But we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sit around here and pout and worry about things because thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to change the outcome of the games we just played.â&#x20AC;? Missing at least one star playmaker and perhaps two, Pittsburgh will try to end a four-game slide and improve its postseason chances tonight when it visits the Cleveland Browns (1-11), who have lost seven straight, 10 in a row at home, 12 consecutive to the Steelers and 18 of 19 to their neighbors from down the Ohio/Pennsylvania turnpikes. Following last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 27-24 loss to the Raiders, the Steelersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fifth defeat by three points this season, coach Mike Tomlin, who had predicted his team would â&#x20AC;&#x153;unleash hellâ&#x20AC;? in December, instead unleashed on his team by lamenting â&#x20AC;&#x153;a pattern of behavior thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unacceptable.â&#x20AC;?

Unlucky 13: Panthers could have another new lineup CHARLOTTE (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The first player went down less than 30 minutes into the opening practice of training camp. And the injuries havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stopped for the Panthers. Defensive end Tyler Brayton, one of only five defensive players to start every game this season, sat out practice Wednesday after sustaining a concussion. If he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play Sunday at New England, Carolina will trot out its 13th different starting defensive lineup in 13 games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every time we look in our D-line room, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a revolving chair over there. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty funny,â&#x20AC;? defensive tackle Damione Lewis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each year itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a certain

team that goes through this. This year it just happened to bite us.â&#x20AC;? A year ago the Panthers were a model of consistency and good fortune in their 12-4 season. The same 11 players started on defense for the first 14 games before defensive tackle Maake Kemoeatu hurt his ankle and missed the last two weeks of the regular season. But when Kemoeatu fell in a heap with a ruptured Achillesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tendon while running by himself in one of the first drills of camp, it was only the beginning of a rash of debilitating injuries that have played a part in Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disappointing 5-7 season. Perhaps the most surprising element of Car-

olinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plight is that the defense is not the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest concern. The offense, also hit hard by injuries, has managed one touchdown in two games and has been plagued by turnovers. The defense has allowed only one touchdown in the last two weeks and Carolina ranks sixth in the league in pass defense after intercepting Tampa Bay rookie Josh Freeman five times Sunday. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more. Defensive end Julius Peppers has been limited by a broken hand. Strongside linebacker Naâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;il Diggs didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t practice Wednesday after aggravating an old rib injury against the Buccaneers on Sunday.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Florida defensive coordinator Charlie Strong is headed to Louisville to be the Cardinalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; head coach. Louisville hired Strong on Wednesday to help revitalize a program that sagged under former coach Steve Kragthorpe. Strong had become a hot commodity in recent years, while molding the Gators into one of the top defenses in the nation un-

der coach Urban Meyer. Strongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first mission will be to win back a fan base that fled in droves as the Cardinals struggled under Kragthorpe, who was fired on Nov. 28 following three disappointing seasons with the team. Terms of Strongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract were not completed. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unclear whether he will join the Gators for their Sugar Bowl matchup with Cincinnati.

Tennessee confirms NCAA probe into recruiting

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; University of Tennessee officials say they are â&#x20AC;&#x153;cooperating fullyâ&#x20AC;? with the NCAA in its investigation into some of the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s football recruiting practices. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are concerned about the alleged activities of some members of the Orange Pride,â&#x20AC;? Tennessee officials said in a statement released Wednesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both university and NCAA guidelines are a part of the Orange Prideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s orientation and training. If those guidelines were violated, we will take appropriate action. Because of federal student privacy regulations, we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t comment further.â&#x20AC;? Orange Pride is one of three student admissions groups that act as â&#x20AC;&#x153;ambassadorsâ&#x20AC;? for the university providing campus tours, help with admissions and hosts prospective athletes and their families. The university said Orange Pride has 75 students, both men and women, as members who work with hundreds of students.

Korn to leave Clemson in 2010 CLEMSON, S.C. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Clemson quarterback Willy Korn announced Wednesday he wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be suiting up with the Tigers next fall. The redshirt sophomore said he will graduate in May with a degree in communications, then transfer to another school, in hopes of playing as a starting quarterback. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

In his three years at Clemson, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s completed 46-66 passes for 406 yards and three touchdowns. He has a 69.7 completion percentage and a passing efficiency of 130.3. The backup passer was considered one of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top prospects when he arrived on campus in January 2007. But he was beaten out for the starting job this fall by Kyle Parker.

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Panther men drop rematch SPECIAL TO THE ENTERPRISE

ORANGEBURG, S.C. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The High Point University menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team suffered a 76-63 loss to S.C. State on Wednesday night at the Memorial Center. Senior Eugene Harris led the Panthers with 16 points and Cruz Daniels had eight points and eight rebounds. High Point fell to 44, while S.C. State improved to 5-1. The teams split the season series after HPU took a 74-66 win at the Millis Center on Nov. 30.

Jason Flagler paced the Bulldogs with 20 points. Darnell Porter scored 15 and Khalif Toombs had 10. S.C. State led 30-29 at halftime and the game remained tight for most of the second half. A Harris 3-pointer trimmed the Panther deficit to 56-52 in the closing minutes, but HPU would draw no closer. The Panthers continue their road swing after a 10-day break when they take on Marshall on Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. HPU plays at Youngstown State two days later at 7 p.m.

Pitt traps DCCC, 87-78 ENTERPRISE STAFF REPORT

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Davidson County Community College fell to host Pitt Community College 87-78 in menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball on Wednesday night. Justin Glover led the visiting Storm with 14 points. Phillip Williams added 13 while Eric Potts had 10. DCCC (8-4) hosts Southwest Virginia Community College on Saturday at 3 p.m.

GTCC men fall, 65-61 ENTERPRISE STAFF REPORT

WENTWORTH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rockingham Community College edged Guilford Technical Community College 65-61 in menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball on Wednesday night. Charlon Kloof paced the Titans (10-2, 5-1 league) with 14 points and seven rebounds. GTCC will play host to Southside (Va.) Community College on Tuesday at 7 p.m.

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BOSTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jeremy Lin scored 25 points and Keith Wright had 21 on Wednesday night to lead Harvard to a 74-67 victory over Boston College â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Crimsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second straight win over BC. Lin, who scored a career-high 30 on Sunday in a six-point loss to No. 14 Connecticut, sank 5 of 6 free throws in the final minute to help clinch the victory for Harvard (7-2). Joe Trapani had 21 points and Corey Raji scored 11 with 11 rebounds for BC (6-3).

REGION VIRGINIA TECH 98, VMI 73

BLACKSBURG, Va. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dorenzo Hudson and Jeff Allen each scored 24 points to lead Virginia Tech past Virginia Military Institute 98-73 on Wednesday night. Virginia Tech is 7-1. Austin Kenon paced the Keydets (4-4) with 26 points.

GUILFORD 77, HAMPDEN-SYDNEY 72

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Va. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rhett Bonner scored 19 of his career- and game-high 28 points in the second half to rally Guilford College to a 77-72 Old Dominion Athletic Conference menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball win over Hampden-Sydney College Wednesday night.

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Hawks clobber Bulls ATLANTA (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jamal Crawford scored a seasonhigh 29 points and the Atlanta Hawks opened the second half with a 20-4 run and beat the Chicago Bulls 118-83 on Wednesday night. The Bulls, who have lost five straight and nine of 10, remained close only in the first period. Atlanta pushed its lead to double digits for good on a jam by Josh Smith with 5:17 remaining in the first half. Smith had 18 points to cap the decisive 20-4 run.

Gator Bowl adds extra seats for Bowdenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finale

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Gator Bowl is adding extra seats for Bobby Bowdenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finale. Two days after the bowl announced a sellout for its Jan. 1 game between Florida State and No. 18 West Virginia, organizers decided to add temporary bleachers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; much like the city does for the annual

Florida-Georgia game at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. The bleachers will provide an extra 6,000 seats, with the tickets getting split evenly between the schools. The extra seats will increase stadium capacity to 83,500. The Gator Bowl sold every ticket to

the game in less than two hours Sunday. Bowden announced last week that the bowl game would be his last. The Gator Bowl passed up ACC members Clemson, Miami and Boston College to select the Seminoles and give Bowden an alluring matchup in his finale.

Hjorth leads Dubai Ladies Masters

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Maria Hjorth shot a 6-under 66 Wednesday in the first round of the Dubai Ladies Masters, and Michelle Wie was three strokes behind in a three-way tie for fifth. Hjorth had five birdies, one eagle and one bogey at the Emirates Golf Club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the course is playing well, but some of the greens are really fast,â&#x20AC;? said the 36-year-old Swede, who had her first child 10 months ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So you have to make sure that you place the ball in the right spot on the greens. But it was a very good day. I played really solid.â&#x20AC;? Wie had an early tee time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; starting on the back nine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and missed a couple of

birdie putts at the start. But a birdie on the 18th helped and she made her fifth birdie of the round on her final hole to finish with a 69. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A couple of loose tee shots on the front nine, but I feel pretty good. I just hung in there and grinded it out,â&#x20AC;? said Wie, who is recovering from an ankle injury and played with an ankle support. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These greens are difficult, but a pretty solid round. Hopefully, I will make a lot more birdies in the next couple of rounds.â&#x20AC;? Titiya Plucksataporn, Amy Yang and Julieta Granada all shot 68 and tied for second place behind Hjorth. A further stroke behind, and tied with Wie, were Minea Blomqvist and Virginie LagoutteClement.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The winter meetings heated up even more Wednesday, with Milwaukee landing pitchers Randy Wolf and LaTroy Hawkins, Baltimore acquiring Kevin Millwood in a trade with Texas and the Yankees completing the three-team, seven-player swap that brought them All-Star center fielder Curtis Granderson. New York also resigned postseason star Andy Pettitte, and Houston reeled in hardthrowing reliever Matt Lindstrom from the Florida Marlins on the next-to-last-day of the four-day annual session. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are making some adjustments and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a business decision,â&#x20AC;? Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said after dealing Granderson to the Yankees and All-Star pitcher Edwin Jackson to the Diamondbacks. Detroit obtained lefty reliever Phil Coke and outfield prospect Austin Jackson from the Yankees, plus touted young pitchers Max Scherzer and Daniel Schlereth from Arizona. The Diamondbacks also got right-hander Ian Kennedy from New York. Baltimore will receive about $3 million from Texas along with Millwood, while the cashstrapped Rangers get a player to be named.

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Delta sees brighter environment ahead

ATLANTA – Delta Air Lines Inc. expects the improving revenue environment to continue in the months ahead, though sales of premium seats remain pressured. Chief Financial Officer Hank Halter told investors at a conference in New York Wednesday that Delta’s revenue per available seat mile likely will show growth at some point in the first half of 2010. He said the rate of decline has been slowing.

Bailout program to be extended WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told Congress Wednesday that the administration will extend the government’s financial bailout program until next fall, saying it’s needed to protect against fresh economic shocks. In a letter to House and Senate leaders, Geithner said the extension is “necessary to assist American families and stabilize financial markets.”

Money from the $700 billion taxpayer-funded bailout program has helped rescue big Wall Street firms, auto companies and others. That’s angered many Americans, who feel the government hasn’t provided them with relief from high unemployment and rising home foreclosures. The Troubled Asset Relief Program that Congress passed during the height of the financial crisis in October 2008 was

scheduled to expire at the end of the year. Geithner said it will be extended until Oct. 3, 2010. He has the authority to extend the TARP simply by notifying lawmakers. “The recovery of our financial system remains incomplete,” Geithner told lawmakers. “And, near-term shocks to that system could undermine the economic recovery we have seen to date.” Geithner said he doesn’t expect to use more than

$550 billion of the funds. The Treasury secretary said new commitments bankrolled by the bailout fund will be limited to three areas next year. One focus is stepping up efforts to curb recordhigh home foreclosures, a move necessary to stabilize the housing market and support a lasting economic recovery. Another will be providing capital to small banks, which play a crucial role in providing credit to

FedEx raises forecast

Daimler reaches labor deal

FRANKFURT – German carmaker Daimler AG has reached an agreement that gives job security until the end of 2019 to 37,000 employees at its biggest plant in Germany, a spokesman said Wednesday. Layoffs will be ruled out under the deal, details of which will be announced at a news conference on Thursday, Daimler spokesman Joerg Howe said.

Dollar rally pauses amid financial worry

NEW YORK – The dollar, which has been gaining steadily since the start of the month, weakened slightly from 5-week highs Wednesday. The 16-nation euro rose to $1.4733 in morning trading in New York from $1.4685 late Tuesday. Earlier in the session, the euro fell as low as $1.4670, its weakest point since Oct. 5. The euro has dropped as much as 4 cents against the dollar this month, as investors are locking in the gains they’ve already made on the euro’s rise this year.

Siemens launches corruption initiative

FRANKFURT – Siemens AG on Wednesday launched an anti-corruption initiative with the World Bank that will distribute $100 million to nonprofit organizations over the next 15 years. Siemens said the program is aimed at promoting business integrity and fighting corruption, and will include educational programs. The program is part of a settlement reached by Siemens related to a massive corruption scandal which started unfolding in 2006, in which the company was accused of making improper payments to secure work. ENTERPRISE NEWS SERVICE REPORTS

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small businesses — normally a leading engine of job creation. Small banks have been weighed down by problem commercial real estate loans, which has made them reluctant to lend and hurt the ability of small businesses to expand and hire. In a third area, Geithner said the government may boost its commitment to a program aimed at sparking lending to consumers and small businesses.

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General Mills reducing sugar in kids’ cereal PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — General Mills — the maker of Lucky Charms, Trix and Cocoa Puffs — plans to reduce the amount of sugar in its cereals marketed to children. The move, announced Wednesday, comes as many food companies alter their products and face growing scrutiny from consumers, regulators and health groups over the nutritional value of their foods. General Mills said it will cut the sugar in 10 of its ce-

reals to single-digit grams of sugar per serving. It did not provide a timeline for reaching this goal, but it builds on reductions the company rolled out two years ago. The sugar in Cocoa Puffs, for example, could drop at least 25 percent from its original level and 18 percent from its current 11 grams per serving. “This is a significant development across some of our biggest and longestterm brands,” said Jeff Harmening, president of

the company’s Big G cereal division. General Mills, which is based in Minneapolis, said the updated products will begin to roll out in the next year. The timing will vary by product. “The reduction ... doesn’t represent perfection but it represents improvement,” said Kelly Brownell, director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at Yale University. Several cereal makers have adjusted their products to address the growing concern.

Last year, Kellogg Co. reformulated a number of its U.S. cereals including Froot Loops, Apple Jacks and Corn Pops. The changes vary according to product but decreased the sugar by 1 to 3 grams per serving. Kellogg also added fiber to some of its cereals. Post Foods said it has cut the sugar content in both Fruity Pebbles and Cocoa Pebbles by 20 percent. And it increased the vitamin D in Pebbles and Honeycomb cereals this year.

Wholesale inventories rise unexpectedly WASHINGTON (AP) — Businesses unexpectedly added to inventories at the wholesale level in October, breaking a record string of 13 straight declines. It was a hopeful sign that companies will begin restocking depleted store shelves, helping to bolster the fragile economic recovery. Wholesale inventories rose 0.3 percent in Octo-

ber, the Commerce Department said Wednesday, easily beating economists’ expectations of a 0.5 percent decline. Inventories dropped 0.8 percent in September. Sales at the wholesale level rose 1.2 percent in October, also stronger than the 0.7 percent rise economists expected. It followed a 1.3 percent increase in September

and marked the seventh straight month that sales at the wholesale level have risen. Steadily rising sales should help encourage businesses to restock shelves, boost production and bolster a broad recovery. The worry is the rebound could still falter if consumer spending, which accounts for 70 percent of economic activity,

slumps in the face of continued high unemployment. Wholesale inventories are goods held by distributors who generally buy from manufacturers and sell to retailers. They make up about 25 percent of all business stockpiles. Factories hold another third of inventories and retailers hold the rest.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — FedEx Corp. on Monday raised its forecast of earnings for the November quarter, citing stronger-than-expected growth in international priority and ground shipments. The package-delivery company said it expected to report profit of $1.10 per share, down 30 percent from a year ago, when it earned $1.58 per share. The company had forecast earnings between 65 cents and 95 cents per share in the fiscal second quarter ended Nov. 30. Analysts had expected FedEx to earn 85 cents a share in its fiscal second quarter, according to Thomson Reuters. Chief Financial Officer Alan B. Graf Jr. said year-over-year growth in U.S. overnight express and international priority services increased each month during the quarter.

Ford seeks tax credits

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Ford Motor Co. officials are asking Michigan legislators to give the automaker around $120 million in tax credits earmarked for companies that develop batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles. Ford has been assembling batteries from auto supplier Delphi Corp. in Mexico. It plans to start producing its own battery systems beginning next year. Nancy Gioia, Ford’s director of global electric strategy, told a House committee Wednesday Ford likely would hire 1,000 Michigan workers and invest up to $500 million.

Simon & Schuster holds back spring e-books NEW YORK (AP) — As the market quickens for “ebooks,” the schedule for their release is slowing down. Simon & Schuster announced Wednesday that the electronic editions for more than 30 works coming out in the first half of 2010 would

not be available until four months after the hardcover. The affected books include volumes by Don DeLillo, Karl Rove and Mary Higgins Clark. Publishers and authors have worried that e-books might take sales from

hardcovers, which cost more. E-books have already been held back for several of the fall’s leading titles. Those include the late Sen. Edward Kennedy’s “True Compass,” Sarah Palin’s “Going Rogue” and Andre Agassi’s “Open.”

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Dodge & Cox

Income

13.13

IntlStk

31.72

-.17 +44.8 +53.2

-3.9 +6.2

Stock

94.84

+.30 +29.2 +33.3

-9.5 -0.4

Contra

56.62

+.23 +25.1 +28.8

-2.2 +4.7

Fidelity

-1.4 +2.2

... +16.2 +21.9 +6.6 +5.5

DivrIntl d

FG 27.53

-.07 +29.6 +41.5

-5.8 +4.3

Free2020

12.67

+.02 +26.7 +31.5

-2.2 +2.7

GrowCo

66.31

+.19 +35.4 +39.9

-1.5 +4.0

LowPriStk d

MB 30.81

+.02 +34.2 +44.4

-3.8 +3.3

Magellan

62.22

+.27 +36.5 +43.5

-6.7 -1.0

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2.03

... +32.4 +43.6

-0.8 +3.9

Harbor

IntlInstl d

54.80

+.03 +36.6 +46.8

-0.3 +9.8

PIMCO

TotRetA m

10.89

-.12 +12.9 +16.7 +8.3 +6.3

TotRetAdm b

10.89

-.12 +13.1 +16.9 +8.5 +6.5

TotRetIs

10.89

500Adml

LB 101.46

+.38 +24.3 +26.6

-5.9 +0.5

500Inv

LB 101.43

+.38 +24.2 +26.4

-6.0 +0.4

GNMAAdml

InstIdx

LB 100.80

+.38 +24.3 +26.6

-5.9 +0.5

InstPlus

LB 100.81

+.38 +24.3 +26.6

-5.9 +0.5

Vanguard

Stocks climb despite debt concerns

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-.12 +13.4 +17.2 +8.8 +6.8

10.85

-.01

+6.6

+7.9 +7.0 +5.8

MuIntAdml

13.55

-.01 +10.7 +14.2 +4.5 +4.2

Prmcp d

58.44

+.10 +31.2 +35.1

TotBdId

10.50

TotIntl

14.58

-.02 +35.1 +46.6

-3.9 +6.1

TotStIAdm

26.99

+.10 +25.9 +29.3

-5.6 +1.0

TotStIdx

26.98

+.10 +25.7 +29.2

-5.7 +0.9

Welltn

MA 28.94

+.04 +21.5 +26.7 +1.0 +5.1

WelltnAdm

MA 49.99

+.06 +21.7 +26.8 +1.1 +5.2

WndsrII

+.08 +25.3 +29.2

23.60

...

+7.2

-0.6 +4.2

+9.9 +6.3 +5.2

-6.2 +1.1

* — Annualized

NEW YORK (AP) – Investors set aside some of their concerns about mounting debt levels around the world and looked for bargains after a two-day slide in stocks. Stocks turned higher late Wednesday after a day of back-and-forth trading. Investors have been cautious about rising government debt levels in Spain, Greece and other countries. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 51 points to regain about half of what it lost a day earlier. Investors spent much of the day looking for safety following a decision by credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s to reduce the outlook on Spain’s debt rating. S&P’s move came a day after another agency lowered its credit rating on Greece’s gov-

INDEX S&P 500 Frankfurt DAX London FTSE 100 Hong Kong Hang Seng Paris CAC-40 Tokyo Nikkei 225

YEST

CHG

%CHG

1095.95 5647.84 5203.89 21741.76 3757.39 10004.72

+4.01 -40.74 -19.24 -318.76 -27.91 -135.75

+0.37% -0.72% -0.37% -1.44% -0.74% -1.34%

WK MO QTR t t t t t s

t t t t t s

s s s s s t

+21.33% +17.41% +17.36% +51.12% +16.76% +12.93%

YTD

2162.63 31670.21 68012.00 11379.22

-10.37 -40.18 +283.48 +10.29

-0.48% -0.13% +0.42% +0.09%

t t t t

t s s t

s s s s

+100.31% +41.51% +81.12% +26.61%

1634.17 2797.21 4652.60 7797.42 254.27

+6.39 -8.29 -33.80 +28.71 -2.59

+0.39% -0.30% -0.72% +0.37% -1.01%

s s t s t

s s t s s

s s s s s

+45.33% +58.79% +27.14% +69.83% +129.24%

312.88 2470.55 1203.84 6351.71 22236.23 26730.06 944.95

-2.55 -38.93 -28.35 -48.03 -168.09 -260.86 -8.53

-0.81% -1.55% -2.30% -0.75% -0.75% -0.97% -0.89%

t t t t t t t

t t t t t s t

s s s s t s s

+27.22% +29.44% +23.35% +14.77% +10.83% +24.27% +42.67%

SOUTH AMERICA / CANADA Buenos Aires Merval Mexico City Bolsa Sao Paolo Bovespa Toronto S&P/TSX ASIA

ernment. Investors have been watchful for other signs of problems with global debt ever since a state-run company in Dubai shocked investors two weeks ago by asking its creditors for a debt reprieve. Meanwhile, stocks again followed moves in the dollar, as they have for months. When it falls, the dollar makes commodities cheaper for foreign buyers and increase profits for U.S. companies that do business outside the U.S. The Dow rose 51.08, or 0.5 percent, to 10,337.05 after falling 104 on Tuesday. The S&P 500 index rose 4.01, or 0.4 percent, to 1,095.95, while the Nasdaq composite index rose 10.74, or 0.5 percent, to 2,183.73. The ICE Futures US dollar index, which tracks the dollar against other major currencies, fell 0.3 percent.

Seoul Composite Singapore Straits Times Sydney All Ordinaries Taipei Taiex Shanghai Shanghai B EUROPE / AFRICA Amsterdam Brussels Madrid Zurich Milan Johannesburg Stockholm

Foreign Exchange The dollar weakened slightly from 5week highs Wednesday. It's been gaining steadily since the start of the month, interrupting what had been a consistent drop since March.

MAJORS

CHG.

USD per British Pound Canadian Dollar USD per Euro Japanese Yen Mexican Peso

1.6248 1.0539 1.4714 87.77 12.9690

-.0013 -.0132 +.0029 -.57 +.0740

6MO. AGO

%CHG.

-.08% 1.6340 -1.25% 1.1000 +.20% 1.4086 -.65% 97.37 +.57% 13.5802

EUROPE/AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST Israeli Shekel 3.8006 +.0004 Norwegian Krone 5.7690 +.0009 South African Rand 7.6150 -.0007 Swedish Krona 7.1124 +.0008 Swiss Franc 1.0271 +.0011

+.15% +.52% -.53% +.57% +.11%

3.9360 6.3244 8.0700 7.6805 1.0777

ASIA/PACIFIC Australian Dollar Chinese Yuan Hong Kong Dollar Indian Rupee Singapore Dollar South Korean Won Taiwan Dollar

1.1029 +.0040 6.8305 -.0000 7.7503 -.0000 46.525 +.0001 1.3919 +.0014 1162.30 -.000006 32.36 -.0001

+.44% 1.2463 -.00% 6.8382 -.00% 7.7512 +.47% 47.324 +.19% 1.4546 -.70% 1258.30 -.32% 32.84

STOCKS OF LOCAL INTEREST Name Caterpillar Chevron Cisco Citigrp CocaCl ColgPal ColonPT Comcast Corning Culp Inc h Daimler Deere Dell Inc Dillards Disney DukeEngy ExxonMbl FNB Utd FedExCp FtBcpNC FCtzBA FordM FortuneBr FurnBrds

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YTD Name Div Last Chg %Chg Gap 0.34 20.92 -.43 +56.2 GenDynam 1.52 67.90 +.08 +17.9 GenElec 0.40 15.66 -.06 -3.3 GlaxoSKln 1.85e 41.59 -.46 +11.6 Google ... 589.02 +1.97 +91.5 Hanesbrds ... 24.90 +.57 +95.3 HarleyD 0.40 27.36 -.14 +61.2 HewlettP 0.32 49.95 +1.01 +37.6 HomeDp 0.90 27.55 -.12 +19.7 HookerFu 0.40 12.77 +.77 +66.7 Intel 0.63f 20.01 +.02 +36.5 IBM 2.20 128.39 +1.59 +52.6 JPMorgCh 0.20 41.19 -.02 +32.2 Kellogg 1.50 52.80 +.18 +20.4 KimbClk 2.40 64.12 -.79 +21.6 KrispKrm ... 3.03 +.08 +80.4 LabCp ... 73.06 -.37 +13.4 Lance 0.64 24.90 +.44 +8.5 LeggMason 0.12 27.89 -.90 +27.3 LeggPlat 1.04 19.97 +.14 +31.5 LincNat 0.04 22.64 +.17 +20.2 Lowes 0.36 22.81 +.10 +6.0 McDnlds 2.20f 60.60 -.01 -2.6 Merck 1.52 37.15 +.80 +22.2

Name MetLife Microsoft Mohawk MorgStan Motorola NCR Corp NY Times NewBrdgeB NorflkSo Novartis Nucor OfficeDpt OldDomF h PPG PaneraBrd Pantry Penney PepsiBott Pfizer PiedNG Polo RL ProctGam ProgrssEn Qualcom

Div 0.74 0.52 ... 0.20 ... ... ... ... 1.36 1.72e 1.44f ... ... 2.16f ... ... 0.80 0.72 0.64 1.08 0.40f 1.76 2.48 0.68

YTD Last Chg %Chg 36.07 +.28 +3.5 29.71 +.14 +52.8 44.42 +.20 +3.4 30.35 +.20 +89.2 8.49 -.13 +91.6 9.31 +.04 -34.2 8.96 -.05 +22.2 2.05 -.16 -13.9 51.27 -.03 +9.0 54.68 -.65 +9.9 43.06 +.75 -6.8 6.76 -.04 +126.8 30.90 +1.48 +8.6 59.44 +.60 +40.1 63.90 -.50 +22.3 13.75 -.49 -35.9 27.43 -.48 +39.2 37.85 -.53 +68.1 18.24 +.48 +3.0 24.80 +.09 -21.7 79.16 -.15 +74.3 62.24 +.37 +0.7 41.18 +.35 +3.3 44.77 +.18 +25.0

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9.45

-1.40

-12.9

Colfax

12.31

-1.08

-8.1

Prime pfB

5.80

-.50

-7.9

+13.9

PMI Grp

2.16

-.18

-7.7

+13.0

NBkGreece

5.05

-.40

-7.3

+3.17

+19.4

JacksnHew

4.88

+.75

+18.2

FstBcpPR

2.44

+.36

+17.3

NYMAGC

18.73

+2.29

4.78

+.55

Yesterday's volume* Close

Yesterday's Change % close

Chg

Citigrp

3199952

3.86

-.05

BkofAm

1934855

15.39

-.02

SprintNex

1416940

4.13

+.22

SPDR

1367963

110.02

+.41

Pfizer

724685

18.24

+.48

Losers

Movado

19.48

Sparton

Yesterday's Change % close

Gainers

Valassis

YTD Last Chg %Chg 1.13 +.01 +63.3 5.05 +.02 +547.4 27.13 -.60 +105.2 52.86 +.91 +31.1 51.93 +.05 +75.1 26.67 -.02 -3.5 2.68 +.22 +19.1 12.13 -.01 +23.9 3.08 +.18 +141.8 71.32 +.33 +83.5 61.59 -.02 +3.1 33.58 +.41 -9.2 19.68 +.14 +25.0 4.13 +.22 +125.7 19.41 +.21 +18.8 21.30 +.08 +125.2 6.12 -.03 +8.9 22.20 -.30 -24.8 55.65 +.69 +42.2 39.05 -.49 +3.8 22.37 +.10 +528.4 45.30 -.57 +31.2 79.74 +2.63 +38.6 31.37 +.72 +40.6

Name US Airwy

Div ...

Last 4.43

YTD Chg %Chg -.07 -42.7

...

3.45

+.08 +22.3

Unifi UPS B

1.80

57.76

+.02

VF Cp

2.40f

71.31

-.37 +30.2

Valspar

0.60

26.88

+.07 +48.6

VerizonCm

1.90

33.30

-.09

Vodafone

1.30e

22.85

-.06 +11.8

VulcanM

1.00

47.69

-.35 -31.5

WalMart

1.09

54.07

-.06

WellsFargo

0.20

25.96

-.07 -11.9

...

15.18

-.27 +24.4

Yahoo

Yesterday's Change % close ZionO&G wt

3.02

-1.28

-29.8

Comarco

2.56

-.57

-18.2

+24.6

VillBk&Tr

2.50

-.49

-16.4

+.43

+18.3

NaugatVly

5.65

-1.10

-16.3

+.90

+18.2

Replgn

3.91

-.76

-16.3

ReadgIntB

8.19

+2.68

+48.6

SptChalA

2.45

+.49

+25.0

SptChalB

4.61

+.91

DixieGrp

2.78

CybrOpt

5.85

-3.5

Gold (troy oz) Silver (troy oz) Copper (lb)

Last

Prev Wk

$1120.40 $17.158 $3.0980

$1212.00 $19.295 $3.2315

Yesterday's volume* Close

la Vega, told investors at a UBS conference in New York that it will also give high-bandwidth users incentives to “reduce or modify their usage.” De la Vega didn’t say exactly how or when the carrier would change its policies, but he said some form of usagebased pricing for data is inevitable. Right now, the carrier doesn’t limit data usage for smartphones. It also doesn’t make it easy for subscribers to know how much data they’re consuming.

“We need to educate the customer ... We’ve got to get them to understand what represents a megabyte of data,” de la Vega said. “We’re improving all our systems to let consumers get real-time information on their data usage.” Just 3 percent of smartphone users are consuming 40 percent of the network capacity, de la Vega said, adding that the most high-bandwidth activity is video and audio streaming. Several applications on the iPhone provide nonstop Internet radio.

De la Vega also defended the network’s performance, saying testing showed that AT&T’s third-generation, or 3G, network was faster than that of competitors, and that major problems are concentrated in New York and San Francisco, which are packed with smartphone users. AT&T is locked in a TV ad war with Verizon Wireless, which is touting its wider 3G network coverage. The two recently agreed to drop two lawsuits about their dueling claims.

Emir wants gas prices tied to oil dubbed by some as the Gas OPEC whose members include gas heavyweights like Qatar, Iran and Russia. The Qatari emir, whose tiny Persian Gulf nation sits atop the world’s largest proven reserves of natural gas, said while oil prices have rebounded from their precipitous drop late last year, natural gas prices have not. The “rise in the price of

crude was not matched by a similar rise in gas prices,” he said. “I hope this situation will be temporary,” he said urging the group to “analyze the reasons which led to this discrepancy between the two prices, and work to establish a link between the prices of gas and prices of oil, to achieve a balance.” The gas forum, while meeting since 2001, was of-

Chg

PwShs QQQ 712197

44.08

Intel

530423

20.01

+.44 +.02

BrcdeCm

518467

7.67

+.30

EngyXXI

496046

1.89

-.09

Microsoft

434528

29.71

+.14

* In 100's

AT&T: Tighter control of cell usage ahead

DOHA, Qatar (AP) – Qatar’s ruler urged natural gas producers on Wednesday to work toward linking gas prices with those of oil, voicing worries that crude’s rally this year has not been mirrored in gas markets. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s comments came at the start of the one day meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum – a group of 11 nations

-1.8

METALS

* In 100's

NEW YORK (AP) – Wireless data hogs who jam the airwaves by watching video on their iPhones will be put on tighter leashes, an AT&T Inc. executive said Wednesday. The carrier has had trouble keeping up with wireless data usage, leading to dropped connections and long waits for users trying to run programs on their devices. Dallasbased AT&T is upgrading its network to cope, but its head of consumer services, Ralph de

+4.7

Top 5 NASDAQ Most active

Gainers

Yesterday's Change % close

Losers

Top 5 NYSE

Div ... ... ... 3.60f 2.00 0.48 ... 0.44 ... ... 1.42 1.75 1.00 ... ... ... 0.16 0.04 1.07e 1.53 ... 0.68 2.04 0.75

Most active

YTD Name Div Last Chg %Chg AT&T Inc 1.64 27.56 -.05 -3.3 Aetna 0.04 30.47 ... +6.9 AlcatelLuc ... 3.40 -.06 +58.1 Alcoa 0.12 13.08 +.21 +16.2 Allstate 0.80 27.74 +.01 -15.3 AmExp 0.72 39.88 +.75 +115.0 AIntlGp rs ... 29.66 -.33 -5.5 Ameriprise 0.68 37.28 -.14 +59.6 AnalogDev 0.80 30.49 +.27 +60.3 Aon Corp 0.60 37.92 +.04 -17.0 Apple Inc ... 197.80 +7.93 +131.8 Avon 0.84 32.80 -.40 +36.5 BB&T Cp 0.60 25.84 -.02 -5.9 BNC Bcp 0.20 6.60 -.22 -12.1 BP PLC 3.36e 56.70 -.34 +21.3 BkofAm 0.04 15.39 -.02 +9.3 BkCarol 0.20 3.75 -.02 -11.8 BassettF ... 3.54 +.17 +5.7 BestBuy 0.56 43.03 -.43 +53.8 Boeing 1.68 55.47 -.19 +30.0 CBL Asc 0.20 9.90 -.06 +52.3 CSX 0.88 47.45 -.07 +46.1 CVS Care 0.31 31.03 +.47 +8.0 CapOne 0.20 38.61 +1.01 +21.1

ficially set up last year during a meeting in Moscow and will be headquartered in Doha, Qatar’s capital. Its main aim is to better coordinate policy between the gas exporters. Qatar’s energy minister said the group on Wednesday elected Leonid Bokhanovsky, the vice-president Russian engineering and construction group Stroytransgaz, as its first secretary-general.

BRIEFS

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UK slaps tax on bankers’ bonuses LONDON – The British government slapped a one-time tax of 50 percent on fat bank bonuses on Wednesday as it tried to win over recession-weary voters ahead of a looming general election. But Treasury chief Alistair Darling’s plan to exact payback for the crisis that led Britain into its worst recession since World War II faced opposition criticism that it was at best political spin and would do little to raise revenue – and, at worst, potentially damage London’s standing as a financial center.

Crude prices rise as storage falls NEW YORK – Oil prices climbed above $73 a barrel Wednesday, tugged higher mostly by a rising stock market and a falling dollar. Benchmark crude for January delivery added 67 cents to $73.29 on the New York Mercantile Exchange. In London, Brent crude for January delivery rose a penny to $75.20 on the ICE Futures exchange.

CityCenter offers seller financing on condos

LAS VEGAS – Developers of the $8.5 CityCenter casino complex say they will offer seller financing to buyers of condominium and condo-hotel units at the development on the Las Vegas Strip. CityCenter says lending firm Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC, also known as PennyMac, will administer the financing program and also could lend to buyers. The program comes after CityCenter owners MGM Mirage and Dubai World said they would reduce prices by 30 percent on the 2,440 units to help buyers close. ENTERPRISE NEWS SERVICE REPORTS

NATION, WEATHER 8C www.hpe.com THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2009 THE HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE

High Point Enterprise Weather Today

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Local Area Forecast

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45º 24º

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Kernersville Winston-Salem 45/23 45/24 Jamestown 45/25 High Point 45/24 Archdale Thomasville 46/24 46/24 Trinity Lexington 46/24 Randleman 47/24 47/24

North Carolina State Forecast

Elizabeth City 52/28

Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

Asheville 44/20

High Point 45/24 Charlotte 53/26

Denton 47/25

Greenville 55/31 Cape Raleigh Hatteras 49/28 55/36

Almanac

Wilmington 58/33 Today

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City

Friday

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ALBUQUERQUE . . . .45/24 ATLANTA . . . . . . . . .48/25 BOISE . . . . . . . . . . . .23/14 BOSTON . . . . . . . . . .41/24 CHARLESTON, SC . .58/29 CHARLESTON, WV . .38/24 CINCINNATI . . . . . . .23/14 CHICAGO . . . . . . . . .16/10 CLEVELAND . . . . . . .27/16 DALLAS . . . . . . . . . .47/36 DETROIT . . . . . . . . . .22/15 DENVER . . . . . . . . . .29/13 GREENSBORO . . . . .45/25 GRAND RAPIDS . . . .15/13 HOUSTON . . . . . . . . .53/42 HONOLULU . . . . . . . .81/69 KANSAS CITY . . . . . .24/10 NEW ORLEANS . . . .57/48

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48/24 49/34 32/21 33/21 54/40 38/22 32/21 25/20 28/22 50/42 22/15 35/16 42/28 22/11 55/46 82/69 34/22 61/54

LAS VEGAS . . . . . . .53/38 LOS ANGELES . . . . .61/47 MEMPHIS . . . . . . . . .42/24 MIAMI . . . . . . . . . . . .84/69 MINNEAPOLIS . . . . . . . .8/-6 MYRTLE BEACH . . . .57/34 NEW YORK . . . . . . . .38/22 ORLANDO . . . . . . . . .66/50 PHOENIX . . . . . . . . . .60/44 PITTSBURGH . . . . . .26/15 PHILADELPHIA . . . . .36/17 PROVIDENCE . . . . . .40/22 SAN FRANCISCO . . .55/44 ST. LOUIS . . . . . . . . .28/19 SEATTLE . . . . . . . . . .34/22 TULSA . . . . . . . . . . . .33/22 WASHINGTON, DC . .38/24 WICHITA . . . . . . . . . .25/15

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City

89/75 47/40 66/49 64/44 40/20 67/52 68/47 37/34 80/62 70/55

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New First Full Last 12/16 12/24 12/31 1/7

Lake Levels & River Stages Lake and river levels are in feet. Change is over the past 24 hrs. Flood Pool Current Level Change High Rock Lake 655.2 654.1 0.0 Flood Stage Current Level Change Yadkin College 18.0 8.44 +6.07 Elkin 16.0 8.93 +6.55 Wilkesboro 14.0 3.90 +1.09 High Point 10.0 1.91 +1.01 Ramseur 20.0 6.44 +4.47 Moncure 20.0 11.26 -0.62

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ACAPULCO . . . . . . . .88/74 AMSTERDAM . . . . . .49/45 BAGHDAD . . . . . . . .66/50 BARCELONA . . . . . .65/45 BEIJING . . . . . . . . . .41/27 BEIRUT . . . . . . . . . . . . .67/50 BOGOTA . . . . . . . . . .68/47 BERLIN . . . . . . . . . . .43/35 BUENOS AIRES . . . .86/66 CAIRO . . . . . . . . . . . .71/55

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PARIS . . . . . . . . . . . .54/41 ROME . . . . . . . . . . . .55/39 SAO PAULO . . . . . . .77/66 SEOUL . . . . . . . . . . .45/40 SINGAPORE . . . . . . .87/75 STOCKHOLM . . . . . . .36/33 SYDNEY . . . . . . . . . .76/65 TEHRAN . . . . . . . . . .48/36 TOKYO . . . . . . . . . . .55/49 ZURICH . . . . . . . . . . .44/39

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Pollen Rating Scale

ALBEMARLE . . . . . .49/26 BREVARD . . . . . . . . .47/20 CAPE FEAR . . . . . . .58/33 EMERALD ISLE . . . .58/34 FORT BRAGG . . . . . .52/27 GRANDFATHER MTN . .31/14 GREENVILLE . . . . . .55/31 HENDERSONVILLE .46/21 JACKSONVILLE . . . .57/29 KINSTON . . . . . . . . . .56/30 KITTY HAWK . . . . . . .54/38 MOUNT MITCHELL . .38/17 ROANOKE RAPIDS .48/26 SOUTHERN PINES . .51/27 WILLIAMSTON . . . . .55/31 YANCEYVILLE . . . . .49/23 ZEBULON . . . . . . . . .49/26

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Suit filed in Hudson mid-air crash deaths

nine people killed in an August collision of a tourist helicopter and a small airplane over the Hudson River. Attorneys for the five filed suit in U.S. District Court in Newark Dec. 4 against Liberty Helicopters Inc. and the Meridian Consulting I Corporation Inc., both of Linden, N.J. The suit also names the estate of Steven Altman, the pilot of the Piper that collided with the helicopter, and the aircraft’s owner, LCA Partnership of Pennsylvania. Attorneys for victims Fabio Gallazzi, Giacomo Gallazzi, Tiziana Pedroni, Filippo Norelli and Michele Norelli allege that many parties are to blame for their deaths.

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Air quality data is provided by the Forsyth County Environmental Affairs Department.

Geminid meteor shower to peak this weekend

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of five Italian citizens who were among

Lawsuit seeks damages in excess of $75,000 per person.

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Nine-year-old Jordan Millard takes a snowball hit to the head from 10-year-old Evhan Cox while playing outside Wednesday after McLane Elementary School and other schools in West Bend, Wis., closed due to snow.

LOS ANGELES (AP) – The year’s best meteor shower is coming to North America. Weather permitting, the peak time to view the Geminid (jem-uh-nid) meteor show will be around midnight Sunday Eastern time when up to 140 meteors per hour could streak across the sky. Though not as famous as the Perseid meteor shower, the Geminids often put on a more dramatic display. Geminids are debris from an extinct comet called 3200 Phaethon.

Heavy snowfall, wind pounds Midwest, New England DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A fierce storm left dangerous ice, heavy snow and vicious winds in its wake as it slogged eastward Wednesday, snarling traffic and closing hundreds of schools from the Upper Midwest through New England. More than a foot of snow was expected in parts of Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa, where the National Weather Service warned of “extremely dangerous blizzard conditions” and near whiteout driving conditions. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph could build snow drifts between 8 and 15 feet tall. Parts of New England also girded themselves for bone-chilling wind

gusts and snow accumulations of up to a foot. The storm was blamed for at least 12 deaths, most in traffic accidents. “It’s horrible out there,” said Todd Lane, an assistant manager of a Quik Trip convenience store in Des Moines, where about 6 inches of new snow was reported overnight. Plow drivers came into the store all night seeking energy drinks and coffee to keep them alert. Motorists got stuck on driftblocked highways all over Iowa. State troopers were dispatched with National Guard soldiers in Humvees.

“They’re not even plowing the streets anymore because the wind will just blow it back down and cover it,” said Dan Hansen, a carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Iowa City. He was bundled up in hand and feet warmers, snow boots and a parka to brave his route. “It’ll get worse before it gets better.” High winds knocked down the two-story Christmas tree that, until Wednesday morning, stood in the center of downtown Champaign, Ill. Blizzard warnings also covered eastern Nebraska, where overnight snowfall reports of 12 inches were common.

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‘Mad Men,’ ‘Modern Family’

BEAST’S FUTURE

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are among year’s best television BY FRAZIER MOORE AP TELEVISION WRITER

NEW YORK – The biggest shows of 2009 couldn’t always be contained by the TV screen. There were breakout tabloid scandals with Jon and Kate Gosselin. A wannabe reality TV star crashed the White House. David Letterman’s hanky-panky seized headlines. Oprah Winfrey grabbed the nation’s attention as she began her long goodbye. This was TV run amok. But in 2009 other shows proved outstanding on more manageable terms: as excellent TV shows. They include:

• “Breaking Bad” (FX). Here’s the cruelest premise on series TV: A high-school teacher with terminal cancer gets into the crystal-meth trade as a desperate scheme to make sure his family is financially secure after he dies. Against all odds, in its second season, this drama upped the danger level, getting even stranger, more addictive and, yes, even funnier. • “Curb Your Enthusiasm” (HBO). This season, “Curb” creatorwriter-star Larry David outdid himself. A creator of “Seinfeld” in another age, he reunited his “Seinfeld” cast and interlaced his old show with his current one for a brilliant story line that gave “Seinfeld” fans what they had craved for a decade: an acceptable finale for that beloved comedy. • “Damages” (FX). Guest star William Hurt

brought new shadings and power to this diabolical legal thriller in its riveting second season. Glenn Close and Rose Byrne stood tall as the series’ leading ladies, playing at-odds, full-ofintrigue lawyers in a cutthroat litigation firm. • “The Good Wife” (CBS). It stars Julianna Margulies as a wife and mother forced to resume her long-ago career as an attorney in the wake of betrayal when her politician hubby, played by Chris Noth, is jailed for corruption and philandering. But what makes it more than a formula legal drama, and more than a series struggling for relevance by using current events as a dramatic contrivance, is smart writing and a splendid cast. That’s a solid formula. • “The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson” (CBS). The best late-night talk show was better than ever this year, and Ferguson’s winning ratings reflected it. The Scottishborn late-night host, who insists he’s not a latenight host but something else, is clearly gifted at it. He’s brilliant, shrewd, silly and charismatic – as anyone knows who saw him bonding with a guest not usually seen on latenight TV, South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu. • “Lost” (ABC). Another wacky, wacked-out season that showed no concern for time and space constraints and left the viewer’s head reeling. The mind-boggling action on the island, and beyond, set things up for the final season in 2010

Mostly excellent, all of them memorable, here are some of the decade’s Top 10 television achievements as tapped by the TV writers of The Associated Press. In no particular order, they are:

AMC | AP

Jon Hamm portrays Don Draper in the AMC series, “Mad Men,” which placed among TV’s best for the past year. which – here’s hoping – will bring everything home. • “Mad Men” (AMC). Modern living 1960s style got even darker and more gripping this season as the Kennedy presidency ended in Dallas and, in New York City, ad man Don Draper’s world seemed to be collapsing. • “Modern Family” (ABC). Three households, all unconventional,

are blended into this fall’s freshest family comedy. Ed O’Neill and Julie Bowen are among the stars perched on this sitcom family tree. • “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” (HBO). This charming and uplifting drama told of Precious Ramotswe (Jill Scott), a plucky private eye. Operating from her storefront office on the outskirts of

the Botswanan city of Gaborone, she dedicates herself to helping those who need help the most. Her good will proved as infectious as her cases. • “Sons of Anarchy” (FX). “The Sopranos” on Harleys? It’s all that and more, telling the saga of a fierce and fiercely closeknit motorcycle club just trying to make ends meet as they do business in the curiously named town of

High Points this week Holidays

“A CHRISTMAS CAROL” will be performed by the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival at 7:30 tonight (Community Night), 8 p.m. Friday (opening night) and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday (signed performance) at the High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave. $31/$25 for adults, $23/$21 for students and seniors; $14 for The High Point Enterprise Community performances; discount for Rush performance Dec. 17 (at the door and one hour before performance only); group discounts available; available at the theater box office (887-3001, noon-5 p.m. weekdays) or online at www. highpointtheatre.com

“A CRICKET COUNTY CITY CHRISTMAS” will be performed at 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church, 222 Mt. Zion Church Road, Thomasville. The production by the church’s music and drama departments features a living Christmas tree and the story of the characters from Cricket County.

LUNCHTIME ADVENT concerts begin at First Baptist Church, 405 N. Main St., at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday with a performance by Market Street Brass. Concerts are designed for lunch hours and for people to be back at work by 1 p.m. A lunch of homemade soup, a sandwich, cookie and bev-

“The Many Moods of Christmas” concert Sunday at First Baptist Church includes a re-creation of Tate Park, which was home to High Point’s big bureau. In historical photo showing bureau, church is at left. erage is served in the church gym, while the band is playing, for $5. “THE MANY MOODS OF CHRISTMAS” will be performed at 6 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, 405 N. Main St. The Adult Choir, in Victorian costuming, will sing Christmas carols in a setting designed to be Tate Park, which formerly was at N. Main and Church streets and was home to High Point’s big bureau. Market Street Brass, composed of members of the brass faculty at The University

of North Carolina at Greensboro, also will perform. Free

Davidson County and featuring sites in the area.

Books

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DAWN MARION HUDGINS signs copies of her book 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Dragonflies, 5870 Samet Drive, and 9-11 a.m. Wednesday at the YMCA in Thomasville. She gives another book signing 9-11 a.m. Wednesday at the YMCA, 1010 Mendenhall St., Thomasville. Hudgins, of High Point, is the author of “Without Regret,” a fiction romance/thriller set in

“OUR TOWN” will be performed by drama students at Trinity High School at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the school, 5746 Trinity High School Drive. $5 for adults, $3 for students, $1 off with a donation of shoes that will be given to Sole Savers, a project of Community Outreach for Archdale and Trinity

YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR NEWSPAPER.

• “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” (premiered October 2000) and the franchise it inspired. This drama was already a surprise hit when, with season two, it emerged as a reassuring response to the sorrows and anxieties of 9/11. The Las Vegas-based investigators functioned with a clinical detachment from evil and evildoers, while insisting that truth and justice await those who pursue it with keeneyed devotion. That was just the sort of reminder viewers needed. And apparently still do, with “CSI” remaining a powerhouse, along with its spinoffs, “CSI: Miami” (premiered September 2002) and “CSI: NY” (September 2004), where science, reason (plus blood-and-guts) prevail. • “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” (yes, we know he came aboard in 1999) and “The Colbert Report” (premiered October 2005). Weeknights on Comedy Central, this one-two satirical punch helps keep viewers abreast of all the foolishness they suffer at the hands of the media – and at the hands of newsmakers the media cover. • “Survivor” (premiered May 2000). It began with personalities such as Rudy, Richard Susan and, of course, host Jeff Probst, on an island near Borneo. Now, 18-and-counting editions later, CBS’ “Survivor” doesn’t just endure as the pioneer of TV reality-competition, it prevails as the gold standard.

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CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Superior of a monastery 6 Close 10 __ muffin 14 TV’s “The __ Bunch” 15 Theater box 16 City in Nevada 17 Highpowered surgical beam 18 New Testament book 20 Organ of sight 21 Vipers 23 Dental filling 24 Necklace chain problem 25 Avid computer tech, perhaps 27 Unusual event 30 Drinks like Fido 31 __ and con 34 October birthstone 35 Maximum allowed 36 Eminem’s style 37 Closemouthed 41 “__ whiz!” 42 Consumed 43 Foreboding 44 In one

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Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: RavenSymone, 24; Nia Peeples, 48; Kenneth Branagh, 49; Michael Clarke Duncan, 52 HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Discussions that are honest and from the heart will help you establish your position as well as your direction. Use your energy wisely. Productivity is the name of the game, so don’t let anyone slow you down. Your innovative outlook will help inspire others to join in and help. Your numbers are 2, 10, 18, 21, 24, 37, 46 ARIES (March 21-April 19): You’ll feel stifled by the people around you and the demands being made. Acting harshly will backfire. Relationship problems will arise if professional responsibilities add pressure. Utilize your time wisely between work and home. ★★★ TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Even the people you least expect will cause problems or put pressure on you. Speaking up about the way you feel will not work in your favor. Let others do the talking for now. ★★★ GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t limit yourself when there is so much to gain by thinking big and going after your goals. Don’t let anyone hold you back or make you feel inadequate. If there is something you want to do, follow through. ★★★★★ CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’ll face opposition if you are too pushy about how and what you want done around home. A professional change will allow you greater freedom to put your attributes to the test. Assess your personal relationships. ★★ LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You’ll get the go-ahead you’ve been waiting for. Take a step toward greater financial security by refusing to support those who have been taking advantage of your generosity and good nature. It’s time to get serious about your future. ★★★★ VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A partnership may show signs of change but, before you reject what’s happening, consider what you can get out of the new ground rules. This is the perfect time for you to speak honestly. ★★★ LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you are to blame for something, own up fast and put it behind you. The longer you try to shirk responsibility, the harder your task will become. A change in attitude will lead to greater acceptance and a brighter future. ★★★ SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’ll have plenty of qualms regarding a situation you face at home. Don’t put up a fight when your best recourse is to keep working toward something worthwhile. Follow your own path and you will send a strong message in your defense. ★★★ SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Focus on business meetings and travel and you will be able to set up your agenda for the new year with confidence, knowing you will accomplish your goals. A change at home may be a bit of a shock but you will realize it’s for the best. ★★★★ CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take a back seat and watch what everyone else is up to before making a statement or promise that may not end up being to your advantage. Your emotions will affect the decisions you make, causing problems for you later on. ★★ AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take a serious look at your financial situation. You should be able to set up a strict budget, enabling you to go into the new year with a workable game plan. Don’t let the festive season and spirited individuals tempt you to overspend, overindulge or overdo. ★★★★★ PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make plans to start a new health regime. A good idea can turn into extra cash if you go about it smartly. Share your intentions and you will interest someone who is willing to put a little money behind you. ★★★

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TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

Ask Wendy, my club’s feminist, what you call a good man, and she’ll say a rumor. Wendy was upset when she showed me today’s deal. She’d been West. East was her adversary Cy the Cynic, a shameless chauvinist. “I doubled four spades and led my king of diamonds,” Wendy told me. “When I led the queen next, Cy played low, and South threw his heart loser instead of ruffing. I shifted to a club, but South won, forced out my ace of trumps and claimed.

DAILY QUESTION HIGH TRUMP

“Cy says a woman’s place is in the wrong,” Wendy went on, “but he blew the defense. A good partner – even a man – overtakes my queen of diamonds with the ace. Then if South ruffs and leads a high trump, I win and lead a heart, and Cy can lead another diamond to promote my ten of trumps.” “Declarer played well,” I said. “Did Cy admit a mistake?” “He’s a male chauvinist piglet,” Wendy growled. “He blamed the whole thing on my doubleton K-Q of diamonds. He said that holding disconcerts him; it reminds him of marriage.”

You hold: S A 10 5 H Q 8 7 6 D K Q C 10 9 6 3. Your partner opens one diamond, the next player bids one spade and you double (negative). Partner rebids two diamonds. The opponents pass. What do you say? ANSWER: To bid 2NT is reasonable, but your diamond honors will fill out partner’s suit. If he has a minimum hand such as 6 4, 5 3, A J 10 7 6 3, A K 2 or 6, 5 3, A J 9 8 7 6 3, A Q 2, there will be nine tricks. If vulnerable, I’d take a chance and jump to 3NT. East dealer E-W vulnerable

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ONE STAR: It’s best to avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes or read a good book. Two stars: You can accomplish but don’t rely on others for help. Three stars: If you focus, you will reach your goals. Four stars: You can pretty much do as you please, a good time to start new projects. Five stars: Nothing can stop you now. Go for the gold.

Diving Santa A diver in a Santa Claus outfit feeds a fish under water at the Sea Life aquarium in Oberhausen, Germany, Wednesday. The Christmas cookies for the tropical fish, turtles and sharks are made of coalfish instead of pastry. The sea dwellers will also hear Christmas songs in the 1.5 million-liter aquarium until Christmas Eve. AP

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DOWN 1 Qualified 2 Donkey’s cry 3 Foundation 4 Lyrical work 5 Cruel ruler 6 Dozed 7 Jumps 8 Word of disgust 9 Peg for Tiger 10 Threshold of danger 11 Actual

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12 “__ Karenina” 13 Too inquisitive 19 Nap 22 Word with milk or bean 24 Unit of weight, for short 25 Homeless boy 26 “Beowulf” or “The Odyssey” 27 Cheek coloring 28 Sleep __; snorer’s danger 29 Al Unser’s car 30 Like school paper 31 __ donna 32 Poe bird 33 Unlocks 35 Old stringed instru-

ments 38 Tune 39 Primary 40 __ the line; obeyed 46 Mideast export 47 Noise 48 Very pleasant 49 __ sack; burlap farm bag 50 Fellow 51 Acting part 52 Small bills 53 Israeli dance 54 Son of Isaac 55 Large quantity 56 Leg joint 58 Actress Ryan 59 Boatman’s item 61 “__ you crazy?”

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and Sundays. In the musical production, Rev. Ledbetter and the Open Heart Community Fellowship gather for their rendition of the Christmas story, which includes laughter, music and emotions. $10-$42, 272-0160, www.triadstage.org

CHRISTMAS CASTLE and Elfland will be open 6-9 p.m. daily through Dec. 23 at Castle McCulloch, 600 Kersey Valley Road, Jamestown. Live acts will be performed by members of Community Theatre of Greensboro. Tours begin every 4 minutes, and snacks will be served. Gift items will be for sale. $13 for adults, $7 for children 12 and younger, two tickets for the price of one today and Dec. 14-16, www.christmascastlenc.com

HANDEL’S “MESSIAH” will be performed at 7 tonight in War Memorial Auditorium, Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St. The performance by Greensboro Oratorio Singers features 100 singers, a 20-member orchestra and soloists Jeanne Fischer (soprano), Laura Jones (mezzo-soprano), Richard Heard and Robert Wells. An offering will be collected.

HANDEL’S “MESSIAH” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Centenary United Methodist Church, 646 W. 5th St., WinstonSalem. The performance is by the Winston-Salem Symphony, the 50 member Messiah Festival Chorus and guest soloists Carla LaFebre (soprano), Mary Gale Greene (mezzo-soprano), James Albritten (tenor) and Robert Overman (bass-baritone). $10-$40, 464-0145, www.wsymphony.org

“CHRISTMAS CANTATA: The Incarnation” will be performed at 8:30 and 10:55 a.m. Sunday at West Market Street United Methodist Church, 302 W. Market St. The performance will be by the Chancel Choir, bass ensemble and organist.

A CANDLELIGHT TOUR of Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, will be at

The Santa Train will operate Saturday and Sunday and Dec. 19-20 at the N.C. Transportation Museum, Exit 79 from I-85, Spencer. 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. today-Saturday. Reservations are suggested; call 758-5150. $15, $12 for members and students “CHANUKAH WONDERLAND,” activities for children, will be held 1-5 p.m. Sunday at Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St. Free with admission “OH MY STARS! An Evening of Star-Inspired Music” will be performed by Triad Pride Men’s Chorus at 8 p.m. Saturday at Watson Chamber Music Hall, UNC School of the Arts, 1533 S. Main St., Winston-Salem. Audience members may bring a donation of canned food for Second Harvest Food Bank. $18 at the door, $15 in advance (589-6267, www.triadpridemenschorus.org) THE WINSTON-SALEM Community Band gives a holiday concert 5:306:30 p.m. Sunday at Fries Moravian Church, 251 Hawthorne Road, Winston-Salem.

Winston-Salem. The musical revue features 40 songs performed by Frank Sinatra. $16 for adults, $14 for students and seniors, $12 for children age 12 and younger, 7237777, www.wstheatrealliance.org THE CAROLINA THEATRE, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro, sponsors the following holiday events: • “Riders in the Sky: Christmas the Cowboy Way” music performance – 8 p.m. Friday; $24.50 for adults, $22.50 for seniors and military; $19.50 for students and children, $1.50 per ticket service fee; • “Christmas at the Carolina” community celebration, with the movie “It’s a Very Merry Muppet Movie” showing and refreshments and a visit from Santa – 10 a.m. Saturday; free; • “White Christmas,” 1954 film – 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; $5. 333-2605 A HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE will be held 4-8 p.m. Friday at SciWorks Science Center, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem. Events include music performances, planetarium shows and luminaries in the barnyard. Free

“CHRISTMAS MY WAY” will be performed by Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance at 8 p.m. Friday, Wednesday, Dec. 17-19 and 21-22 and at 2 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 20 at 1047 Northwest Blvd.,

“THE LITTLEST ANGEL”

A candlelight tour of Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, will be today through Saturday. This table setting is in one of the rooms on the tour.

will be performed by Kernersville Little Theatre at 8 p.m. today-Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sunday at Main Street Baptist Church, 126 N. Main St., Kernersville. A portion of proceeds benefit the Kernersville Christmas Stocking Fund, and boxes for donations of hygiene products for Crisis Control will be at the church. $7, $6 for students and seniors, $3 for children, available at the door THE SANTA TRAIN will operate Saturday and Sunday and Dec. 19-20 at the N.C. Transportation Museum, Exit 79 from I-85, Spencer. Saturday train rides are at 10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m. and 1, 1:45, 2:30 and 3:15 p.m. Sunday rides are at 1:30, 2:15, 3 and 3:45 p.m. Tickets are only available the day of the event. During the rides, Santa and his helpers hand out oranges and candy canes. $7, $6 with the donation of an unwrapped gift, free for children younger than 3 who can sit on a guardian’s lap, www. nctrans.org “THE NUTCRACKER” ballet will be performed at 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 7 p.m. Sunday at The Stevens Center, 405 W. Fourth St., WinstonSalem. The production is by UNC School of the Arts, with new staging by Ethan Stiefel, dean of the UNCSA School of Dance. Two students from High Point have roles in the production. Sara Havener plays the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Billy Morgan is the Marlequin Mouse King. Music will be performed by the 50-member UNCSA Nutcracker Orchestra. Featured guest dancers include Blaine Hoven and Maria Riccetto, both of American Ballet Theatre, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday. $20-$66, 721-1945, www.uncsa.edu “BEAUTIFUL STAR: An Appalachian Nativity” will be performed by Triad Stage through Dec. 21 at Pyrle Theater, 232 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays and Dec. 21-23; at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Saturdays

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“THE SANTALAND DIARIES” will be performed through Dec. 19 in UpStage Cabaret, Pyrle Theatre, 232 S. Elm St., Greensboro. The story by David Sedaris is about one of Santa’s elves who has gone bad during the holidays. Show times are at 7:30 p.m. ThursdaysSaturdays with additional 10 p.m. performances Fridays and Saturdays. $20 for 7:30 p.m. shows and $15 for 10 p.m. shows, general admission, 2720160, www.triadstage. com

not wear shoes with taps. $5 for adults, free for children age 12 and younger PIEDMONT TRIAD SINGLES sponsors a Christmas dance 7-11 p.m. Sunday at George Ks, 2108 Cedar Fork Drive, Greensboro. $12, $2 discount before 7:30 p.m., www.piedmonttriadsingles.com, email peggy15311@yahoo. com

A CONTRA DANCE will be held Tuesday at The Vintage Theatre, 7 Vintage Ave., Winston-Salem. A newcomer lesson will be given at 7:30 p.m., and the dance begins at 10 p.m. Participants are asked to bring clean, softsoled shoes. Big Home Band will provide music, and Maggie Jo Saylor will call dances. $7, $5 for fulltime students

Music KEM with guests Chrisette Michele and K’Jon are in concert at 8 tonight in the Special Events Center at the Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St. $40, $50, Ticketmaster TATE STREET COFFEE House, 334 Tate St., Greensboro, sponsors the following: • Jazz jam – 7 tonight; • Jazz jam – 11 a.m. Saturday; • Alex Peschell – 8 p.m. Saturday. 275-2754, www.tatestreetcoffee.com A GOSPEL SINGING will be held 6:30-8 p.m. every Tuesday at Bojangles, 2630 N. Main St. WINESTYLES, The Shops at Friendly Center, Suite 141, 3326 W. Friendly Ave., features the following performances 7-10 p.m. each day: Joey Whitaker on Friday and Jeffry Miles & Friends on Saturday. Free

For kids STORYTIME for toddlers and preschoolers will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at the Jamestown Library, 200 W. Main St.

Dance OLD-TIME Square Dance will be held 7-10 p.m. Saturday at Denton Civic Center, W. Salisbury Street. Live music will be performed by the Oak Tree Boys with fiddler Max Lanning, and dances will be called by Buddy Sexton. Participants may

Clubs THE GARAGE, 110 W. 7th St., Winston-Salem, has the following shows: • Sons of Bill, Micah Schnabel & Aaron Lee Tasjan & the Madison Square Gardenaires – 9 tonight, $7 in advance, $10 the day of the show; • Groove 8 and The Vertigo Jazz Project – 9:30 p.m. Friday; $5; • Open mic night – 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, free. 777-1127, www.the-garage.ws

Books

BARNES & NOBLE Booksellers, 3102 Northline Ave., Friendly Shopping Center, Greensboro, sponsors the following: • Reading, book signing by Carole Boston Weatherford, author of “First Pooch” and “Racing Against the Odds” – 6 p.m. today; • Book signing by Pamela Kirby, photographer and author of “What Bluebirds Do” – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday; • Book signing by Foy Allen Edelman, author of the cookbook “Sweet Carolina: Favorite Desserts and Candies for the Old North State” – 1 p.m. Sunday; • Discussion, book signing by Orson Scott Card, author of “Hidden Empire” – 7 p.m. Monday; • Program by Art Chansky, author of “Light Blue Reign: How a City Slicker, A Quiet Kansan and Mountain Man Built College Basketball’s Longest Lasting Dynasty” – 7 p.m. Wednesday.

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A KILN OPENING and sale will be held 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Earthworks, 636 S. Cedar St., Greensboro. Pottery is by Molly Lithgo and Jim Rientjes. 275-1202, www. mollylithgo.com

“AMERICAN EXPATRIATES: Cassatt, Sargent and Whistler” continues through April 25 at Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road, WinstonSalem. It focuses on the group of young American artists in the mid-19th century who moved to Europe to live, work and study. 758-5150, www. reynoldahouse.org

“BARBIE – Simply Fabulous at 50!” continues through July 5 at the N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. In addition to dolls that represent 50 years of the American icon, the exhibit includes 16 personal Barbie stories from North Carolinians. Free, (919) 807-7900, www.ncmuseumofhistory.org

“WINTER SHOW” continues through Jan. 15 at Green Hill Center for North Carolina Art, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. It features more than 500 pieces for purchase by more than 150 artists from throughout the state. 333-7460, www. greenhillcenter.org

“TINY ART SHOW” continues through Jan. 8 at Circa Gallery, 150 Sunset Ave., Asheboro. The exhibit focuses on small art work. 736-8015, www. circagallerync.com

“CELEBRATING TOMORROW’S Artists Today: The Guilford County High School Student Art Exhibit” continues through Dec. 18 in University Galleries, Dudley Memorial Building, North Carolina A&T State University, 1601 E. Market St., Greensboro. It features works by juniors and seniors at 17 high schools in Guilford County Schools. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays by appointment. Free

“PRINT FANTASTIC” continues through Jan. 15 at Theatre Art Galleries, 220 E. Commerce Ave. More than 120 prints from 50 artists from the United States and Canada are on exhibit in three galleries. Works by area high school students are on display in Kaleidoscope Youth Gallery. Gallery hours are noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and by appointment on Saturdays. 887-2137

Michael Ball, Kim Ellington, Walter Fleming, Luke Heafner and Bob Hilton. “THE PUREST: Celebrating the Art of Susan Moore” continues through Jan. 29 at Mary Davis Holt Gallery, Salem Fine Arts Center, 601 S. Church St., Winston-Salem. Works include drawings, paintings and prints. “SMALL WONDERS” continues through Dec. 18 in North Corridor Gallery, Salem Fine Arts Center, 601 S. Church St., Winston-Salem. The juried exhibit is of works by members of Piedmont Outdoor Painting Society. “LOUIS MAILOU JONES: A Life in Vibrant Color” continues through Feb. 27 at the Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte. Jones (19051998) was a pioneering 20th century AfricanAmerican artist who graduated from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston at a time when race and gender prejudices were pervasive. The exhibit is composed of more than 70 works from her estate and from public and private collections. www.mintmuseum.org “KATHLEEN SPICER BALANCE” continues through Jan. 8 at Piedmont Leaf Lofts, Suite 202, 401 E. 4th St., Winston-Salem. Spicer creates abstract, painted sculpture with the theme of nature. www.whitespacegallery. org, 722-4671

University” continues through Dec. 31 at Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road, WinstonSalem. It features contemporary works by artists including Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg and Alex Katz from a collection developed entirely by Wake Forest University students since 1963. 758-5150, www.reynoldahouse.org “A NEW LAND, ‘A New Voyage’: John Lawson’s Exploration of Carolina” continues through Feb. 15 at the N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. It is to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Lawson’s “A New Voyage to Carolina,” published in London. The exhibit showcases artifacts, natural history specimens, illustrations, maps and manuscripts related to the epic journey. Free, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MondaysSaturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays “A LAND OF LIBERTY and Plenty” continues through March 31 at the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, 924 S. Main St., Winston-Salem. Items are from the museums collection of Georgia-made objects, including furniture, a sampler worked by Mary Smallwood circa 1778 and a ceramic jar. 721-7360, www.mesda.org “SCULPTURE BY ALEXIS JOYNER” continues through Dec. 18 at African American Atelier,

200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Joyner is chairman of the art department at Elizabeth City State University, and his work is influenced by recent visits to West Africa. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesdays; 2-5 p.m. Sundays, free “THE ANDES OF ECUADOR” continues through May 30 at Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem. The painting, the largest and most ambitious work of Frederic Church’s career, was completed in 1855, following the 27-yearold artist’s first trip to Columbia and Ecuador. 758-5150, www.reynoldahouse.org “FACES & FLOWERS: Painting on Lenox China” continues through Jan . 30 at The Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte. The exhibit of porcelain by the American china maker includes more than 70 objects, including plates, vases and decorative wares with paintings of orchids, figures, idealized women and landscapes. www.mintmuseum.org “AMERICAN QUILT CLASSICS 1800-1980: The Bresler Collection” continues through Feb. 6 at Mint Museum of Craft + Design, 220 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. Items from the museum’s collection include American pieces from rare crib quilts to modern Amish textiles.

“IN SEARCH OF A NEW DEAL: Images of North Carolina, 1935-1941” continues through Jan. 31 at the North Carolina Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. In conjunction with the 80th anniversary of the stock market crash, the exhibit features 50 Farm Security Administration photographs documenting daily life in rural North Carolina during the Great Depression and artifacts from the period. 9 a.m.-5 p.m Mondays-Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays, free “THE CATHERINE MURRAY Exhibition” continues through Tuesday at Sechrest Art Gallery, Hayworth Fine Arts Center, High Point University, 833 Montlieu Ave. The exhibit is of sculpture by Catherine Murray of Tennessee, whose mixedmedia sculptural works are based on endangered species. 1-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 841-4685 “NOW/THEN: A Journey in Collecting Contemporary Art at Wake Forest

“50 AND FABULOUS, Celebrating 50 Years of America’s Famous Fashion Doll” continues through Jan. 15 at The Doll and Miniature Museum of High Point, 101 W. Green Drive. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and students 16 and older, $2.50 for age 6-15, free for age 5 and younger. 885-3655 “HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY’S Extraordinary Transformation” continues through Dec. 31 at the High Point Museum,

1859 E. Lexington Ave. The exhibit is on the 85year history of the school. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. TuesdaysSaturdays and 1-4:30 p.m. Sundays. Free “TELLING OUR STORIES” continues through December at Forsyth County Public Library, 660 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem. Organized by the N.C. Dept. of Cultural Resources, the exhibit showcases the state’s professional and amateur photographers. (919) 807-7389

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“IDENTITY THEFT: How A Cropsey Became a Gifford” continues through March 27 at the Mint Museum, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte. The exhibit focuses on the mystery – and its solving – surrounding a painting at the Mint, “Indian Summer in the White Mountains” by Sanford Robinson Gifford. For more than 50 years, it was attributed to Jasper Francis Cropsey and titled “Mount Washington from Lake Sebago, Maine.” www.mintmuseum.org

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“FIRE IN THE VALLEY: Catawba Valley Pottery Then and Now” continues through Jan. 31 at the North Carolina Pottery Center, 233 East Ave., Seagrove. The exhibit focuses on the history of pottery in the Catawba Valley and works by contemporary potters

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