The Stone Temple Pilots have fired singer Scott Weiland. In a one sentence news release Wednesday, publicist Kymm Britton said: “Stone Temple Pilots have announced they have officially terminated Scott Weiland.” No other information was provided, and Weiland could not immediately be reached for comment. The band’s 1992 debut Core, has sold more than 8 million copies in the United States. Its hits include “Vasoline,” “Interstate Love Song” and “Plush,” which won a Grammy in 1993 for best hard Air Jordan 6 Rings rock performance with vocal. Weiland also was in the supergroup Velvet Revolver with Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash and other musicians. The 45 year old has dealt with drug addiction, run ins with the law and two failed marriages. He released his memoir, Not Dead Not for Sale, in 2011.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I’ll be honest, I’ll be direct, I’ll expect the same from you. I’ll never ask anyone to do anything I wouldn’t do.” Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, addressing several hundred civilian Defense Department workers and members of the military Article,this page Officials: Killer had 3 guns, wore armor SANTA CRUZ, Calif. The suspect in the killings of two California police detectives was wearing body armor and had three guns when he died in a shootout with other officers, sheriff’s officials said Wednesday.
Pope Benedict XVI bid an emotional farewell Wednesday to his flock on the eve of his retirement, recalling in his final speech as pontiff moments of “joy and light” during his papacy but also times of difficulty when “it seemed like the Lord was sleeping.” An estimated 150,000 people flooded St. Peter’s Square for Benedict’s last general audience, eager to show their support and bear witness to the final hours of a papacy that will go down in history as the first one in 600 years to end in resignation rather than death.
A man known as “the mechanic” in a Helena West Helena auto shop that served as a front for a massive drugtrafficking operation was given a break Wednesday after a judge learned he was relieved to be arrested and have the chance to escape a life of “constant chaos.” Federal sentencing guidelines recommended a two to 2/2 year prison sentence for Donnie Mitchell, 50, who on Sept. 14 admitted being part of the drug ring that channeled hundreds of pounds of cocaine and marijuana into the Arkansas Delta region in 2010 and 2011.
100 YEARS AGO Feb. 28, 1913 PARAGOULD Secretary C. W. Highfill yesterday received a communication from W. H. Bennett, a farmer residing near Clinton, Iowa, asking for information about Arkansas frogs. Mr. Bennett says he is starting a frog farm and wants to secure some northeast Arkansas frogs to cross with the Iowa products. Secretary Highfill replied that this section of Arkansas is short on frogs since the drainage system has been practically completed and that the sections that were formerly the breeding places for the bullfrog now are fertile fields producing 100 bushels of corn and a bale of cotton to the acre.
John Stuart Mill’s classic essay “On Liberty” gives reasons why some people should not be taking over other people’s decisions about their own lives. But Professor Cass Sunstein of Harvard has given reasons to the contrary. He cites research showing “that people make a lot of mistakes, and that those mistakes can prove extremely damaging.” Professor Sunstein is undoubtedly correct that “people make a lot of mistakes.” Most of us can look back over our own lives and see many mistakes, including some that were very damaging.
FOOTBALL Four Tide players dismissed Four players for two time defending national champion Alabama have been dismissed from school following their arrests after two robberies on campus. Pettway and Tyler Hayes, safety Eddie Williams and H back Brent Calloway are no longer enrolled after a judicial review. Crimson Tide Coach Nick Saban had earlier said the players “are no longer associated with the football program. Their actions do not reflect the spirit and character that we want our organization to reflect,” Saban said. Jordan Pro Strong “It’s obviously very disappointing and unacceptable what happened. I also think Air Jordan Women Size I’m really proud over the last five years that our team has done a very good job with their personal responsibility and how they’ve represented the university. Some people learn by words, some people learn by consequences, some people can’t learn.” Pettway, Williams and Hayes are charged with two counts of second degree robbery. Williams and
HOT SPOTS LAKE CATHERINE Large numbers of trout are in the tailrace and feeding on shad and insect hatches. Bank fishermen are catching the most fish but have been hampered by fast water close to the dam. Brightly Lake colored Power Bait, corn, redworms and wax worms Charles combined with a marshmallow floater are Black River St. Francis working best. Fly fishermen are catching River trout on Woolly Buggers, micro jigs, San Juan worms, and egg patterns. Spin fishermen are having success using Super NORTHEAST Dupers in silver or gold, 1/16 ounce jigs in gray EAST CENTRAL or white, and Rooster Tails in brown or white. LAKE CONWAY Bream fishing is fair using worms and crickets fished close to brush piles. Crappie Horseshoe fishing slowed a little, but they are still biting well Lake on minnows and jigs fished around stumps 3 4 feet Arc deep. Bass are biting well on spinnerbaits fished 3 4 feet deep. Catfishing is fair.
A grand jury has declined to indict the teenage son of Detroit Tigers outfielder Torii Hunter (Pine Bluff) in a sexual assault case. Darius McClinton Hunter was arrested in May with four others in Prosper, north of Dallas, and accused of sexual assault. A Collin County grand jury indicated Wednesday there wasn’t enough evidence to prosecute him. McClinton Hunter has denied the allegations. His attorney, Todd Shapiro, said Wednesday that the 18 year old was “elated.” John Schomburger, the first assistant district attorney in Collin County, would not say whether the district attorney’s office would continue to pursue a case against McClinton Hunter.
CLASS 5A HUNTSVILLE 70, SYLVAN HILLS 37 PINE BLUFF Miranda Dubbery scored 18 points, Sydney Stripling added 17 and Rose Robinson finished with 13 to lead Huntsville past Sylvan Hills in the opening round. Huntsville outscored Sylvan Hills 20 0 in the first quarter. Sylvan Hills was led by Jalmedal Byrd with eight points. VILONIA 48, PULASKI ACADEMY 41 McKenzie Gray hit four three pointers, made all six of her free throws and finished with 18 points to lead Vilonia past Pulaski Academy. Gray hit two three pointers in the third quarter when Vilonia, which was trailing 22 21 at halftime, outscored Pulaski Academy 16 6. Ashlyn Hightower added 11 points for Vilonia and Audrey Moran had nine. Vilonia hit 9 of 10 free throws in the fourth period to hold off Pulaski Academy. Liana Krisht led the Lady Bruins with 12 points, all on three pointers. CLARKSVILLE 58, LITTLE ROCK CHRISTIAN 48 Ciara Graham scored 28 points, hitting 3 three pointers and 11 of 13 free throws, to lead Clarksville (16 10 ) past Little Rock Chr
Profit plays Arkansas Democrat Gazette handicapper Rick Lee has been given a fictional $1,000 bankroll to work with during the 2013 Oaklawn meeting. He can make as many plays as he wants daily. After a fast start I have lost nearly $1,000, but at least I had it to lose and things have got to get better. Today, I will bet two $10 exactas in the first, playing Bow Street Runner over Merry Mittens and Sashabye, and play two more $10 exactas in the third, placing George Ray over Roy L. and Edplicit. I’ll finish with $20 to win on Master Rick in the ninth. Sunday at North Little Rock’s Verizon Arena. The story of an imaginative little girl’s journey includes the bright colors and gravity defying skills you expect from Cirque du Soleil. Tickets are $37.50 $97.50 plus additional fees. 2 STRIDES Hundreds of serious runners will tackle the hills of Little Rock and North Little Rock during the annual Little Rock Marathon. The marathon, half marathon and 10K races are sold out, but you can always join the supporters and well wishers lining the route. Sunday at President Clinton Avenue. Saturday at the Statehouse Convention Center. Saturday with registration available for $40 at the Expo Friday. The Little Rockers Kids Marathon
NEXT WEEK Budding flowers: The daffodils are blooming and downtown Camden is gearing up for a weekend full of celebrating. The 20th annual Camden Daffodil Festival, March 8 9, will include home and garden tours, a 5K run/walk, championship steak cook off, music, Civil War re enactment, car show and children’s activities. General admission is free, though tickets are required for some activities. NEXT MONTH Budding minds: Children will have even more opportunities for fun, handson learning when the Central Arkansas Library System’s Children’s Library and Learning Center opens its doors March 16. The 30,000 square foot library, complete with computer labs, teaching kitchen, activity area, theater and study rooms, is at 4800 W. 10th St. Friday Saturday.
With more than 700 restaurants in the Little Rock metropolitan area, occasionally we do get a little behind. So we didn’t learn until a week or so ago that back in September, D’Carlo Ristorante Pizzeria, 12325 Stagecoach Road, Little Rock, changed owners. Jerry Dodd took the place over from founder Carl Orlando; the menu has remained essentially the same but there might be some minor changes in the offing. Tuesday Saturday ; the phone number remains (501) 407 0400.
With tax season upon us, many Arkansans who aren’t able to hire someone to do their taxes have access to cost free options in their communities.
Multiple locations are open in the Three Rivers area to offer free tax preparation service geared toward Arkansans with low incomes and senior citizens.
Every tax season, the AARP Foundation Tax Aide program offers free, individualized tax preparation for low to moderate income taxpayers, especially those 60 and older, at nearly 6,000 locations nationwide, the AARP website states. The program has been in place for more than 40 years.
Just as fruitcakes and liver get a bad rap in the food world, pressure cooker horror stories keep many cooks from utilizing a fantastic tool in the kitchen. Pressure cookers use small amounts of liquid with beans, beef, pork, poultry or even fish to quickly cook and tenderize the food. The liquid inside the sealed cooker turns to vapor, which expands and creates a lot of pressure. The pressure is trapped inside, pulverizing the protein, making it very tender in a short amount of time.
When it comes to creating juicy, tender, flavorful meat dishes, the pressure cooker has no equal. Even budget cuts of meat that usually require slow, moist heat cooking will turn out succulent and savory in very little time in the pressure cooker.
Lindsay Lohan’s attorney has suggested to Los Angeles prosecutors that the actress serve as a motivational speaker and in other ways, rather than go to jail, to resolve her latest criminal case, according to a letter obtained Tuesday. The letter from lawyer Mark Heller proposed several alternatives for Lohan, who could be sent to jail if a judge determines that her actions in a traffic crash violated terms of her probation in a previous theft case. His letter states that Lohan’s turbulent home life has deeply affected her and requires a different approach in the case.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “We have moved a bill in the House twice; we should not have to move a third bill before the Senate gets off their ass and begins to do something.” House Speaker John Boehner, as acrossthe board spending reductions are set to take effect starting Friday Article, 1A Search off for boat reported sinking SANTA CRUZ, Calif. The Coast Guard on Tuesday called off the search for a boat that reportedly sank in rough seas far off the central California coast, saying nothing more could be done and that the family’s distress calls might have been a hoax.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Yesterday and today they have been trying to go forward, but there are lots of shelling and airstrikes.” Abu al Hassan, an activist in Aleppo, Syria, who said rebels are trying to clear the army from residential areas near a police academy before they attack it Article, this page Union chief held; Mexico cites theft MEXICO CITY The head of Mexico’s powerful teachers’ union was arrested at an airport near Mexico City Tuesday on charges of embezzlement, with federal officials accusing her of using union funds to pay for plastic surgery, buy a house in San Diego and pay her bill at Neiman Marcus.
MOTOR SPORTS Annett out indefinitely NASCAR driver Michael Annett has a fracture and dislocation of his sternum that will require surgery. Aric Almirola will replace him in the Nationwide Series this weekend at Phoenix. Annett was injured in a wreck during the Nationwide Series race Saturday at Daytona Beach, Fla. He spent one night in the hospital, but was seen Tuesday by two doctors in North Air Jordan 2011 Carolina who diagnosed the injury. Annett will not be able to compete for an indefinite amount of time. Almirola will drive the No. 43 Pilot Flying J Ford, and Richard Petty Motorsports will evaluate its options moving forward. Annett was injured in an accident that stopped the race for nearly 20 minutes. It was before the last lap accident in which debris from a car injured more than two dozen fans.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS 19, MISS. VALLEY STATE 3 The Central Arkansas Bears (7 1 ) hit their first two home runs of the season as they easily handled Mississippi Valley State (1 8 ) in a nonconference game Tuesday afternoon at Bear Stadium in Conway. Nike Air Foamposite One Junior first baseman Doug Votolato hit a three run shot to right field in the third inning and senior right fielder Forrestt Allday hit another three run home run to left center in the seventh inning as UCA racked up 11 hits off four pitchers. Allday finished 3 for 5 with 4 RBI and 2 runs scored and made a spectacular diving catch in right field. Votolato was 1 for 3 with 3 RBI and 2 runs scored. UCA starter Ethan McKinzie gave up five hits and no earned runs in six innings for his first victory. UCA, which is 7 0 at home this season, fell behind 1 0 in the second inning but overcame that deficit with three runs in the bottom of the inning. Nick Rougeau had a sacrifice fly, Logan Moon scored on a balk and Allday had an RBI single. Votolato made it 6 1 with one swing in
Poor weather has thrown UALR and Central Arkansas a curve. Iowa and Wichita State had midweek series postponed because of snow in Kansas and Iowa, so instead the teams will play games in Conway and Little Rock this week. Sunday. All the games will be played at Gary Hogan Field in Little Rock.
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DEAR REV. GRAHAM: I’ve started reading the Bible every day, and I’ve been surprised at how many people opposed Jesus and even wanted to kill Him. It doesn’t make sense, because they should have welcomed Him. After all, wherever He went He healed the sick and gave people hope for the future. As the Bible says, “He went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with Him” (Acts 10:38).
SUNDAY: Make it family time with Lamb Kebabs With Bacon and Cilantro (see recipe). Serve the kebabs with orzo tossed with toasted pine nuts and a mixed greens salad. For dessert, buy a coconut layer cake. Plan ahead: Save two kebabs and leftover cake and prepare enough orzo for Monday. MONDAY: Make Lamb Pitas tonight. Line whole grain pitas with lettuce leaves. Dice and heat the leftover kebabs and mix with 2 cups cooked hot orzo and just enough chicken broth to moisten; stuff pitas with mixture.
I’m in touch with only a couple of my friends from middle school. And even so, barely. But we used to call ourselves the “Magnificent Seven,” and promised we’d be friends forever. At least that’s what our onepage ad in the yearbook claimed, with ridiculous photos of us and our over plucked eyebrows, braces and absurd bangs as proof of our supposed magnificence. We each demanded an exorbitant sum of money from our parents for the page, which in retrospect seems particularly demented given that we were already plastered throughout the entire book, especially in the “Class Favorites” section: “Best Hair,” “Most Likely to Succeed,” “Most Outgoing.” Did I mention we were in yearbook class and in charge of “counting” the votes? At a small K 8 school in a Southern California city of sprawling ocean views and houses on the hills, the odds were against the homely, poor or kids otherwise deemed uncool. The hierarchy of popularity was largely defined by family name (how cool your older sister was and who your
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