South Bend, Indiana; March 12, 2008

Election 2008

Obama Starting Another Winning Streak: Barack Obama increased his delegate lead over Hilary Clinton in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination with a win in the Mississippi primary.
It was the Illinois senator’s second win this week; he also captured the Wyoming Caucuses on Saturday.
Obama captured 61% of the vote in Mississippi compared to 37% for Clinton. That translates into 19 delegates for him and 14 for her.
According to the latest AP count, Obama has 1,598 of the 2,025 delegates needed to secure the nomination to 1,487 for Clinton.
The two candidates have six weeks to campaign for next big prize, the Pennsylvania primary with 158 delegates at stake.
Hoosier voters go to the polls along with North Carolina on May 6. Indiana has 72 delegates and North Carolina 115.

Announcements

Car Registration: CFH Guests: If you own a motor vehicle, you need to register it with your coach or it could be towed.
“One Step At a Time” Running Group: Three days a week (times and days TBA). Will meet at CFH. Open to Center guests and anyone else who is interested in learning to run. All runners will receive the necessary running gear (i.e. running shoes, shorts, warm-ups, shirts, hats, etc.). There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board by the basement stairway near the men’s lounge.
Artistic Newsletter: Are you an artist, poet or writer? Place submissions for the new Artistic Newsletter in Emily Pickerill’s box. Express your talents and ideas by participating. Start submitting as soon as possible.
VA Hospital Van: To schedule a ride to the VA Hospital in Ft. Wayne, St. Joseph County veterans can call Doug Davis (USMC, retired) at (574) 243-VETS (8387) The van service also provides connecting rides to the VA hospitals in Marion and Indianapolis.
Homeless Veterans: If you are disabled and cannot work full-time (or are over 65), you may be entitled to a disability pension from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
For more information and complete eligibility requirements, call 1-800-827-1000.
You can also contact: Dianne W. Brown, Homeless Veterans Coordinator by calling 317-554-0000, extension 82589 or direct dial 317-988-2589 at Indianapolis VAMC, Room C-2065. Office Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-3:45 p.m.
Board Game Night: Friday, March 14, 3:15-4:15 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. in the dining room.

ABE

▪Powerpoint: Starts Monday, March 24, 7 p.m.
▪Money and Power: An ABE discussion group Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m.
Anyone interested in talking about issues of working, buying, and how you relate to broader society? Sign up in ABE.
Starts February 20.
▪Dead Poets Society: Thursdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE Room. All are welcome.
We will discuss short stories and poems.
▪Poetry Jam: Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. Share your own work; read a favorite poem; or listen, relax, and enjoy.
▪Writing: Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE. Improve your basic writing skills under the guidance of a trained instructor.
▪Creative Writing: Thursdays, 8-9 p.m. Develop your creative writing skills. You don’t have to sign up, just show up. Volunteers from Notre Dame will be there.
▪Fractions and Decimals Refresher Courses: Tuesdays, fractions, and Thursdays, decimals, in the second floor conference room. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact ABE.
▪Autobiography: Interested in writing a short autobiography? Come to ABE to learn about some opportunities that can help you.
▪Help with Taxes: Tuesday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. Sign up in ABE.
▪EMPower Method: A new way of doing math; Wednesday, March 19, 1:30-3 p.m. in the SOSH room.

Local

Two Homes Looted While Residents Slept: Two homes in the Granger area have been looted recently while the residents slept.
In each case the intruders apparently gained entry through the garage.
The neighborhood is just east of Bittersweet Road and north of the Indiana Toll Road.
One woman awakened on her couch at 3 a.m. and saw the stocking cap-clad intruder leave the kitchen.
Nation/World
NY Governor to Resign: New York Governor Eliott Spitzer reportedly will resign today rather than face impeachment after revelations that he had been a client of a prostitution ring,, some of his staff members said they have been told. He would be succeeded by Lieutenant Governor David A Patterson who would be the first black governor of New York.
Herald Sports

(12) Butler 70, Cleveland St. 55: Mike Green matched his career high with 24 points as the Bulldogs (29-3) won their first Horizon League Tournament since 2001.
Butler has made the NCAA tournament as an at-large entry since then; this time they get an automatic bid.
Oral Roberts 71, IUPUI 64: Summit League Player of the Year George Hill scored 24 points to lead the Jaguars (26-7) in a losing effort in the Summit League tournament final.
ORU gets an automatic bid to the NCAA—their third straight trip. IUPUI will have to wait for the selection committee.
The same two schools met in the women’s tournament final with ORU winning that title also, 66-53.
Tuesday NBA Scores: Bulls 108, Jazz 96; Pacers 114, Sonics 107; Wizards 105, Bucks 97; Trailblazers 103, Timberwolves 96; Suns 132, Grizzlies 111; Lakers 117, Raptors 108. . .
Tuesday NHL Scores: Red Wings 3, Black Hawks 1; Avalanche 5, Thrashers 2; Senators 4, Bruins 1; Canadiens 4, Devils 0; Lightning 8, Islanders 4; Maple Leafs 4, Flyers 3 (OT); Sharks 2, Predators 1; Oilers 4, Blues 3 (OT); Coyotes 3, Ducks 2 (SO). ).
Tuesday NCAA BBall Men’s Scores: Mid-Eastern Conference First Round—Coppin St. 55, Howard 54; South Carolina St. 7i, Bethune-Cookman 69; Big Sky Semifinals—Northern Arizona 75, Weber St. 70; Portland St. 72, Idaho St. 61; Sun Belt Final—Western Kentucky 67, Middle Tennessee St. 57; WAC First Round—San Jose St. 64,m Louisiana Tech 62.
Tuesday NCAA BBall Women’s Scores: MAC—Toledo 65, Ball St. 60; Miami, OH. 65, Western Michigan 60; Ohio 76, Eastern Michigan 62; Kent St. 85, Bowling Green 57; Summit League—Oral Roberts 66, IUPUI 53; Big East Final—(1) Connecticut 65, (23) Louisville 59; Mid-Eastern Tourney—South Carolina St. 66, Bethune-Cookman 45; Florida A&M 69, Howard 59; Morgan St. 86, Norfolk St. 65; Big 12 Tourney—Iowa St. 76, Colorado 50; Missouri 70, (13) O:klahoma 64 (OT); Texas 75, Texas Tech 63; Kansas 73, Nebraska 67; Sun Belt Final—Western Kentucky 65, Middle Tennessee St. 59; WAC—San Jose St. 70, Idaho 63; Mountain West—Colorado St. 68, UNLV 49.
Tuesday MLB Exhibition Scores: A’s 6, Cubs 4; Rangers 7, White Sox 5; Red Sox 4, Mets 3; Devil Rays 7, Twins 1; Angels 8, Padres 4; Tigers 5, Reds 4; Rockies 4, Mariners 1; Cardinals 2, Orioles 2 (10); Marlins 7, Dodgers 6; Giants 8, Brewers 4; Tigers 4, Indians 2 (10); Royals 8, Diamondbacks 7; Reds 5, Astros 4; Yankees 6, Blue Jays 1; Nationals 2, Braves 2 (11)..

Weather
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Thu High 50 Low 30 Chance Rain
Fri High 47 Low 27 Partly Sunny
Sat High 37 Low 24 Chance Snow