News 2008-06-01 Andanh.com

Soaring gold prices affect Middle East traditions Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:58:00 EDT
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Abdul-Rahman al-Nasser owns a gold store with case after case of glittering necklaces, earrings and bracelets. All it lacks is customers.
Shoppers are buying just one set of gold for weddings these days, instead of at least two for the bride and another for the future mother-in-law. The sets are now much lighter in weight. And few people are buying gold for other occasions.

Chinese authorities prepare to drain swelling lake Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:32:00 EDT
MIANYANG, China — Chinese authorities prepared yesterday to drain a swelling lake formed by a devastating earthquake, completing work on a drainage channel to divert water that threatens hundreds of thousands downstream.

Study: Stonehenge was burial site for centuries Fri, 30 May 2008 01:34:00 EDT
WASHINGTON — England's enigmatic Stonehenge served as a burial ground from its earliest beginnings and for several hundred years thereafter, new research indicates.
Dating of cremated remains shows burials took place as early as 3000 B.C., when the first ditches around the monument were being built, researchers said yesterday.

Study: Bacteria may be link in sudden baby deaths Fri, 30 May 2008 01:33:00 EDT
LONDON (AP) — A baffling phenomenon known as sudden infant death syndrome is one of the leading causes of death for children under 1. Now, British researchers say they may have found a contributing factor: bacteria.

3 shark attacks have Mexico resort area in panic Thu, 29 May 2008 02:01:00 EDT
ZIHUATANEJO, Mexico (AP) — No one could even remember a shark attack along this resort-studded stretch of Mexican coast popular with surfers and Hollywood's elite. Many of the large predators had been pulled from the ocean by fishermen.

Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller tie the knot Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:30:00 EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The star of "Two and a Half Men" has moved on to marriage number three.
Charlie Sheen tied the knot with fiancee Brooke Mueller Friday night, said publicist Stan Rosenfield, who declined to give more details.

New Zealand man fined for hedgehog assault Fri, 30 May 2008 01:35:00 EDT
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A New Zealand man who assaulted a teen by hitting him with a spine-covered hedgehog has been fined by a court and ordered to pay most of his fine to his victim.
Whakatane District Court was told yesterday that William Singalargh picked up the hedgehog, a small prickly-backed animal similar to the porcupine, and threw it several yards at a 15-year-old boy in the North Island east coast town of Whakatane on Feb. 9.

Maine town's jail for sale for $200K Thu, 29 May 2008 01:54:00 EDT
SKOWHEGAN, Maine (AP) — If you're in the market for a roomy brick-and-stone Victorian — complete with some pretty impressive security features — look no further.
The Somerset County Jail in downtown Skowhegan is for sale. It has a price tag of $200,000.

Police: Robber pretended to be clerk to steal cash Thu, 29 May 2008 01:53:00 EDT
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Police have arrested a man they say pretended to be a new employee at a 7-Eleven so he could learn to use the cash register and steal its contents.
Police said the man was trained how to use the cash register at the Mesa store on April 27 after falsely claiming he was a new employee.

Lowell's single, 3 Baltimore errors carry Boston Sat, 31 May 2008 02:19:00 EDT
BALTIMORE — Mike Lowell singled in the tiebreaking run during a 13th inning in which the Baltimore Orioles made three errors, and the Boston Red Sox turned the miscues into a 5-2 victory last night.

Going retro: Celtics finsh Pistons to set up nostalgic finals with L.A. Sat, 31 May 2008 02:17:00 EDT
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce walked together, sporting black hats with green four-leaf clovers, and tried to soak up the moment when both superstars became conference champions for the first time.

Serena, Venus Williams lose in 3rd round at French Fri, 30 May 2008 23:17:00 EDT
PARIS — Oracene Price, mother and coach to Venus and Serena Williams, stood near the steps to the locker room at the end of a long, rough day at the French Open.
First she watched eight-time major champion Serena lose a match that began a little after 11 a.m. Then she watched six-time major champion Venus lose a match that ended in near-darkness, shortly before 10 p.m. Both sisters were stunned in the third round yesterday by journeywomen who never have been quarterfinalists, much less champions, at any Grand Slam tournament.

Mercier becomes a wheel in chair tennis Fri, 30 May 2008 23:16:00 EDT
Mike Mercier's father was a career man in the Air Force, so the Mercier family was always on the move.
It began in Salina, Kan., where the Merciers became acquainted with Jim Ryun's folks. Ryun was one of the nation's all-time great distance runners and became one of Mercier's mentors. Mercier also got to know Len Dawson, the former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback.

Area roundup: Big Blue girls score big win over Wayland Fri, 30 May 2008 23:16:00 EDT
Not since the late 1990s has a Swampscott High girls tennis tem reached a Divison 2 North final. But the current edition of the Big Blue bears watching.
The undefeated Northeastern Conference champion Big Blue ran their streak to 19-0 and posted a significant victory yesterday, beating visiting Wayland, 4-1.

Salem News Sports Schedule Fri, 30 May 2008 23:16:00 EDT
Today's Sports
HIGH SCHOOL
Baseball — State tournament, Division 1 North first round: Lexington at Salem (at Salem State, 2); Beverly at Andover (2); St. John's Prep at Westford Academy (2); Division 2 North first round: Burlington at Masconomet (2); Pentucket at Danvers (7); Division 3 North first round: Swampscott at North Reading (2); North Shore Tech at Lynn Tech (2).

Ipswich's Clasby named first captain of Assumption swim team Fri, 30 May 2008 23:15:00 EDT
Meghan Clasby has always felt right at home in the pool.
When she was only 2 years old, the Ipswich resident began swimming at the Cederdale Health Club in Haverhill with her mother. From there, it was on to the Ipswich YMCA and four years on the Ipswich High School varsity team under head coach Peg Webber, where the Tigers posted a perfect 10-0 record in her senior year.

Jean DePlacido column: Dartmouth rewards Pydynkowski for her athleticism and dedication Fri, 30 May 2008 23:14:00 EDT
Kara Pydynkowski of Danvers was one of 10 student-athletes honored at the Dartmouth College Celebration of Athletic Excellence.
The senior engineering sciences major received the Agnes B. Kurtz Award, presented to the female "who best combines proficiency in athletics with dedication to furthering women's athletics" at Dartmouth.

Sports briefs Fri, 30 May 2008 23:14:00 EDT
Soccer
Registration for the Peabody Youth Soccer town and travel teams will be held at Kennedy Field today and on June 7 from 9 a.m.to 3:30 p.m., and on Sunday and June 8 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. There will also be registration at the Higgins Field today and on June 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The age groups range from U-8 to U-18. The fees are $35 for U-8, $50 for U-10 through U-18 or a maximum of $100 for a family.

North Shore in historic victory Fri, 30 May 2008 00:43:00 EDT
MIDDLETON — John Delaney felt uneasy — partly disorganized — for his failure to find out any pre-tournament information on Division 3 North opponent New Mission High of Roxbury. Didn't matter.

Edgett, Manzi spark St. John's Prep rout Fri, 30 May 2008 00:41:00 EDT
BASEBALL
St. John's Prep is a No. 16 seed in the Division 1 North Tournament, but it doesn't perform like a No. 16 seed.
The Eagles got off to a rip-roaring tourney start yesterday, drubbing Cambridge, 12-0, as Jordan Edgett and reliever Chris Carmain combined for the shutout and Trevor Manzi triggered the offense with a double, home run and five RBI.

Coffey named Beverly High athletic director Fri, 30 May 2008 00:33:00 EDT
If you see a young man hanging around the Beverly High athletic teams next fall, don't ask him why he's not wearing a uniform.
James Coffey has run out of eligibility to play high school sports but, at 26 years old, he'll easily be one of the youngest athletic directors in the state, if not the youngest.

Newton North stuns Peabody in see-saw slugfest Fri, 30 May 2008 00:33:00 EDT
PEABODY — At the crack of the bat, it looked and sounded perfect.
With the Peabody High baseball team trailing by a run with two outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the 12th inning of yesterday's Division 1 North first round contest against Newton North, Pat Yeo laced a torpedo towards left field that had the Tanners thinking walk-off win.

Marblehead girls overcome Belmont Fri, 30 May 2008 00:32:00 EDT
MARBLEHEAD — Losing Northeastern Conference MVP Juliet Munroe after she got two yellow cards in the first half might have been enough to derail Marblehead High's girls lacrosse team yesterday in the Division 2 North tourney.

Mackerel arrive, bigger bass will follow Fri, 30 May 2008 00:32:00 EDT
Fish Finder
Frank Dwyer
Unsettled weather earlier in the week put a damper on fishing activity, but fishing should continue to improve for North Shore anglers over the next week. Mackerel and pogies have made their way into many of our waterways and with that larger bass will follow.

SSC's Bynum finishes as six-time All-American Fri, 30 May 2008 00:32:00 EDT
Eddie Bynum's legacy at Salem State College is secure. The speedster from Lynn will leave the school as a six-time All-American.
A two-time national champion in the 55 meters, Bynum earned All-American status two more times at the NCAA Division 3 Outdoor Track & Field Championships at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Rookies, newcomers look to impress during Patriots passing camp Thu, 29 May 2008 01:45:00 EDT
FOXBORO — The New England Patriots opened a two-day passing camp yesterday, with a group of rookies, undrafted free agents and hopeful veterans trying to impress the coaches before July's training camp.

Zolotas brothers look to improve their game by moving down South Thu, 29 May 2008 01:43:00 EDT
Hitting the Links
Matt Jenkins
In an attempt to make a move up the leaderboards, Nick and George Zolotas are making a move to a warmer climate.
The Zolotas brothers — Middleton residents who grew up in Peabody and play out of Ferncroft Country Club — will tackle the New England tournament season as usual this summer, then travel to Florida to become permanent residents.

H-W's Love named CAL co-Player of the Year Thu, 29 May 2008 01:41:00 EDT
Hamilton-Wenham tennis star McKenize Love was named the Cape Ann League's girls tennis co-Player of the Year as the league announced its annual girls and boys All-League teams.
Love was named a CAL All-League selection at first singles along with Sasha Radulsai of Newburyport, who also was the co-recipient of the league's Player of the Year Award.

Matt Langone On Basketball column: Perkins comes up big as Celtics take crucial Game 5 Thu, 29 May 2008 01:39:00 EDT
On Pro Basketball
Matt Langone
BOSTON — Apparently, Detroit's Antonio McDyess isn't the only role-playing big man with something to say in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Last night, Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins also entered the discussion.

Hebert boosts Generals' net stock Thu, 29 May 2008 01:39:00 EDT
Noah Hebert said it was no fun to almost lose the entire tennis season.
As a matter of fact, there was even talk of surgery after the Hamilton-Wenham sophomore won his first three matches, then suffered a deeply bruised left knee. That's why patience and a positive attitude paid off in a surprise return for Hebert.

Letter: Not impressed with mayor's plan Sat, 31 May 2008 05:30:00 EDT
To the editor:
Beverly parents who are tempted to breath a sigh of relief that the mayor has come to the rescue should look closer at his plan, just as the School Committee should have before voting on a plan this lacking in specifics and real details.

It's important that you express your preference Sat, 31 May 2008 05:30:00 EDT
Like all humans, politicians are imperfect people. They may have a perfect plan for dealing with the oil crisis, but their views on health care don't line up with yours. Or they may be too conservative for your liking, but you agree with their immigration policy.

Casting a ballot a choice, not an obligation Sat, 31 May 2008 05:30:00 EDT
Every four years, the media swarms around the potential presidential candidates, critiquing their viewpoints and political stances.
During this same time, citizens are making decisions about which candidate to vote for. What happens when you can't seem to agree with a high percentage of any candidate's views? Should you vote anyway?

Bill Scanlon: Why five-school plan makes most sense for Beverly Sat, 31 May 2008 05:30:00 EDT
As is well known, Beverly is facing the same difficult choices that communities throughout the commonwealth, and the country, are facing. None of those choices are more difficult than the ones that affect our school system.

Letter: Five-school model a temporary solution Sat, 31 May 2008 05:30:00 EDT
To the editor:
After looking at all the plans presented, and considering what is possible, and what is probable, I have concluded that the only way to avoid calamity in our school system over the next few years is to support the override on June 2.

Essex County Chronicles: Trains brought first tourists to Salem Fri, 30 May 2008 00:58:00 EDT
Columnist Jim McAllister was honored Wednesday night as the first recipient of the Essex National Heritage Commission's Heritage Hero award. Below is a column he wrote some six years ago about the city he has known and loved for the past 25 years.

Letter: Gordon has nothing to be embarrassed about Fri, 30 May 2008 00:57:00 EDT
To the editor:
In reference to a recent letter from Saul Heller of Salem wherein he accuses Gordon College students of bigotry for voting down a homosexual group's request to have a support group on campus:

Letter: Get rid of the 'BUMs' Fri, 30 May 2008 00:57:00 EDT
To the editor:
I look with disdain on the recent continuing reports of municipal safety workers violating our trust in them. Although they are in the minority, what an embarrassment it must be for their fellow workers who don't share their shortcomings.

Letter: Parents need to get involved Fri, 30 May 2008 00:57:00 EDT
To the editor:
What has happened to the good parents of Salem schoolchildren? What has happened to parental involvement?
At the Bentley, Saltonstall and Salem High schools, which my children attended and graduated from, practically every teacher there knew my name. I was like a permanent fixture.

Letter: Return Salem's public golf course to the public Fri, 30 May 2008 00:56:00 EDT
To the editor:
In response to last week's letter to the editor headlined "Study slight's Salem's serious golfers":
If the writer feels the need to personally attack someone, the least she can do is get her facts straight.

Letter: Criticism of Fleming was unfair Fri, 30 May 2008 00:56:00 EDT
To the editor:
I am writing in response to Nelson Benton's Friday, May 24, column criticizing Salem School Committee member Jim Fleming for being absent from the May 19 public school hearing and budget vote.

Poem: A toast to Jim Fri, 30 May 2008 00:55:00 EDT
The following poetic tribute to local historian, tour guide and story-teller Jim McAllister appeared in the program for Wednesday night's tribute held at Salem's Hawthorne Hotel. It's from "Jean and the team at Olde Ipswich Tours" in Ipswich.

Our view: Dangerous turns Fri, 30 May 2008 00:55:00 EDT
One of the region's busiest and most confusing intersections — at Derby and Congress streets on the Salem waterfront — will soon be equipped with traffic lights.
That will certainly come as a relief to those who travel that part of town regularly. Meanwhile the many tourists who pass through the intersection bound for Pickering Wharf, the Salem Maritime National Historic Site or The House of the Seven Gables, won't know what they've missed — Salem's greatest thrill ride.

Our view: Getting the facts on drug, alcohol abuse Fri, 30 May 2008 00:54:00 EDT
The question for the Peabody School Committee when it comes to drug and alcohol abuse at the middle school and high school should not be, "How do we control the data?" Rather, committee members should be asking, "What are the facts and what do we do about them?"

Nelson Benton: With friends like these ... Fri, 30 May 2008 00:54:00 EDT
Hard to believe Beacon Hill is contemplating legislation granting new cost-of-living increases for state and municipal pensioners.
Cities and towns are sinking under the weight of their obligations to retirees. If you want to learn more about the extent of the problem go to www.PensionTsunami.com which seeks to document the huge liability facing governmental entities nationwide. Chip Ford of Citizens for Limited Taxation calls it "the ticking time bomb" of state and local government in a release issued this week.

Barbara Anderson: Next president must be able to tell the sane from the evil Fri, 30 May 2008 00:53:00 EDT
I'm still celebrating Memorial Day, since the official date is May 30.
This year I needed extra time to think about war; with the presidential election it's important for ordinary citizens to try to understand America's foreign policy, in order to vote intelligently. Here's my best ordinary-citizen analysis:

North Shore Religion Calendar Sat, 31 May 2008 05:30:00 EDT
Saturday, May 31
Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1 Margin St., Salem/Peabody, rain or shine, a large variety of items for sale.
Sunday, June 1
Children's Sunday, St. Stephen's United Methodist Church, 67 Cornell Road, Marblehead. Bibles awarded, graduating seniors and teachers recognized, Acolytes receive pins. Holy Communion celebrated during service. Luncheon and talent show following worship. All welcome to participate. 781-631-2756.

North Shore religion news in brief Sat, 31 May 2008 05:30:00 EDT
An open house at St. Paul's preschool will be held at 12 Washington St., Peabody, on Saturday, June 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. A tour will be provided. Starting in September, the preschool will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., for children from 2 years and 9 months to 7 years of age. There is a kindergarten class for children who turn 5 after Sept. 1. Programs are between two and five days long, for full or half-days, and the curriculum includes math, art, writing, dramatic play, science, music and movement. For more information, call Linda Hapgood at 978-531-8520.

Sciatica often happens without warning Fri, 30 May 2008 01:01:00 EDT
What started as a bit of stiffness in your hip has progressed to an excruciating throb all the way down the back of your leg. You're limping because you're afraid to bear weight on your heel, and it's been weeks with no sign of improvement. If this is familiar, you may be dealing with sciatica.

Health Beat Fri, 30 May 2008 01:01:00 EDT
The following Red Cross classes are available at 100 Cummings Center, Suite 210-E in Beverly. To register, call
978-922-2224 or 978-462-8243 or visit www.northeastmassredcross.org:
Infant and Child CPR Recertification: June 18, 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.

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