South Bend, Indiana; March 6, 2008

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.
Art Group: Interested in exercising your creative spirit? Want to see some of your original art work on display in the hallways?
Please see Meg about details for joining a new art group at CFH
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.

ABE

▪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.

Nation/World

Small Explosion Rocks New York’s Times Square: A small explosive device rocked New York’s Times Square early today, causing minor damage to a military recruiting station.
The device shattered a glass entryway to the installation, but no one was injured, police said.
Law enforcement officials told ABC News that a single, small improvised device was tossed, apparently by a man on a bike, at the armed forces booth in Times Square early this morning, causing the center of midtown Manhattan to be locked down and subways to be diverted but no major property damage.
Sources told ABC News that the device was made from a green ammunition can filled with explosive powder. It blew out the lower part of the glass—it’s being described as a “low explosive.”

Diplomats Closer to Ending Crisis in Latin America: Organization of American States (OAS) ambassadors reached a deal Wednesday that does not condemn Colombia for Saturday’s military incursion into Ecuador.
Their resolution says Columbia violated the “sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ecuador” by bombing a rebel camp and then sending soldiers in to recover the body of Luis Edgar Devia, better known as Raul Reyes, a rebel leader.

Herald Sports

(19) ND 68, St. John’s 55: Luke Harangody scored 20 points as the Irish (23-6, 13-4 Big East) became the first Big East team to go undefeated at home in conference play in consecutive seasons.
The Irish, who shot 54 percent from the field, extended their Big East home winning streak to 18, two shy of the league record set by Pittsburgh over three seasons. The Irish extended their overall home winning streak to 37 games, one shy of the school record set from 1943-48.
The Fighting Irish opened a 10-point lead late in the first half and kept it in double digits most of the rest of the way. Kyle McAlarney, who finished with 13 points, hit a 17-foot jumper with 1:13 left to extend the lead to 68-50.
Harangody had to leave the game in the second half to get four stitches in his chin.
Rob Kurz scored 15 for ND.
St. John’s (55): Anthony Mason, Jr. 5-16, 4-8, 2-2, 16; Dele Coker 1-2, 0-0, 0-0, 8; Eugene Lawrence 3-7, 0-3, 0-0, 6; D.J. Kennedy 5-6, 1-2, 0-0, 11; Malik Boothe 1-5, 0-2, 1-2, 3; Larry Wright 1-3, 0-2, 0-0, 2; Tomas Jasiulionis 0-0, 0-0, 0-0, 0; Sean Evans 1-3, 0-0, 0-0, 2; Paris Horne 2-5, 0-1, 1-2, 5.
ND (68): Rob Kurz 6-10, 1-4, 2-3, 15; Zach Hillesland 2-5, 0-0, 2-3, 6; Luke Harangody 9-12, 0-0, 2-3, 20; Tory Jackson 2-6, 0-0, 0-0, 4; Kyle McAlarney 5-9, 3-5, 0-0, 13; Jonathan Peoples 0-1, 0-1, 0-0, 0; Luke Zeller 2-3, 1-1, 0-0, 5; Ryan Ayers 2-6, 0-3, 1-1, 5.
IU 69, Minnesota 55: Host IU (25-5, 14-3 Big Ten) stayed in contention for the Big Ten title with a win on Senior Night.
The Hoosiers must win at Penn State Saturday and hope Wisconsin loses at Northwestern for them to claim a share of the Big Ten title.
Eric Gordon led IU with 20 points. Senior D.J. White had 17 points and five rebounds in his last home game at Assembly Hall.
Minnesota (55): Dan Coleman 6-13, 2-3, 0-0, 14; Spencer Tollackson 0-2, 0-0, 0-0, 0; Lawrence McKenzie 6-14, 4-9, 6-11, 22; Lawrence Westbrook 2-6, 0-1, 4-4, 8; ;Jamal Abu-Shamala 0-0, 0-0, 0-0, 0; Al Nolen 0-2, 0-0, 0-0, 0; Jonathan Williams 3-4, 0-0, 0-2, 6; Blake Hoffarber 0-3, 0-3, 0-0, 0; Damian Johnson 2-5, 1-3, 0-0, 5.
IU (69): D.J. White 7-12, 1-1, 2-2, 17; Lance Stemmler 1-4, 0-3, 0-0, 2; Armon Bassett 3-11, 3-9, 2-2, 11; Jamarcus Ellis 4-7, 0-0, 2-2, 10; Eric Gordon 4-11, 0-4, 12-14, 20; DeAndre Thomas 0-1, 0-0, 0-0, 0; Brett Finkelmeier 0-0, 0-0, 0-0, 0; Jordan Crawford 2-7, 1-4, 2-2, 7; Mike White 0-0, 0-0, 0-0, 0; Adam Ahlfield 0-0, 0-0, 0-0, 0; Kyle Taber 1-1, 0-0, 0-0, 2.
Wednesday NBA Scores: Rockets 117, Pacers 99; Bobcats 118, Warriors 109; Magic 122, Wizards 92; Raptors 108, Heat 83; Cavaliers 119, Knicks 105 (Lebron James 50 points, eight rebounds, 10 assists); Celtics 90, Pistons 78; Hornets 116, Hawks 101; Grizzlies 100, Nets 93; Bucks 118, Sonics 106; Nuggets 126, Suns 113; Jazz 105, Timberwolves 76; Clippers 116, Kings 109 (2OT).
Wednesday NHL Scores: Black Hawks 3, Ducks 0; Hurricanes 6, Thrashers 3; Red Wings 4, Blues 1; Capitals 3, Sabres 1; Suns 2, Stars 1; Sharks 3, Senators 2 (OT). ;. .
Wednesday NCAA BBall Men’s Scores: (4) Tennessee 89, Florida 86; Syracuse 85, Seton Hall 73; (2) Memphis 72, SMU 55; Villanova 72, South Florida 59; (6) Duke 86, Virginia 70; Wisconsin 77, Penn St. 41.
Wednesday NCAA BBall Women’s Scores: Ball St. 76, Northern Illinois 70 (OT).
Wednesday MLB Exhibition Scores: Diamondbacks 5, Cubs 4; Marlins 2, Orioles 1; Tigers (Split Squad) 4, Pirates 1; Brewers 12, Rangers 6; Phillies (Split Squad) 6, Blue Jays 1; Mariners 6, Angels 5; Braves 4, Indians 1; A’s 15, Padres 4; Reds 7, Red Sox 6; Royals 3, Giants 1; Nationals 6, Cardinals 5; White Sox 5, Rockies 2; Tigers (Split Squad) 6, Phillies (Split Squad) 2.

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