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Page B2 samoa news, Monday, June 25, 2012Tampa Bay Rays’ Sean Rodriguez (1) collides with Philadelphia Phillies catcher BrianSchneider as he scores in the sixth inning of an interleague baseball game, Sunday, June 24, 2012,in Philadelphia. The Rays won 7-3 in the second game of a doubleheader. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)Ross homers 2X in Boston’s9-4 victory over the BravesBOSTON (AP) — Kevin Youkilis said farewellat Fenway Park on Sunday, a 9-4 win over homer that had given the Reds a 3-2 lead.overcame Joey Votto’s eighth-inning, two-runthe Atlanta Braves helped by Cody Ross, who Minnesota left-hander Scott Diamond (6-3)hit two homers and drove in five runs. allowed three runs and eight hits in eight innings.Youkilis was traded to the Chicago White RANGERS 4, ROCKIES 2Sox for utilityman Brent Lillibridge and righthanderZach Stewart after the game.worked five scoreless innings for his 10th vic-ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Matt HarrisonYoukilis was lifted for a pinch-runner after tory, Leonys Martin had a pair of extra-basehitting a triple in the seventh inning. He was hits for his first three RBIs in the majors and thegreeted with a hug from Nick Punto, who pinchranfor him, and many of his teammates on the Martin, the Cuban defector who signed withTexas Rangers beat Colorado.top step of the dugout.the Rangers last year, had an RBI double in theThe burley infielder, in his ninth season with second and a two-run triple an inning later.the Red Sox, took his helmet off and waved to Harrison (10-3) won his sixth consecutivethe crowd, blew a kiss and was urged to come decision. His outing was cut short because ofout for a curtain call by his teammates before tightness in his lower back that caused sorenessheading down the steps. He was given a lengthy in his left hip. Alex White (2-6) lost his thirdstanding ovation and the fans chanted “Yook.” straight decision. Texas finished a majors-bestAaron Cook (1-1), gave up three runs — 14-4 in interleague play, winning all six of itstwo earned — six hits and didn’t walk or strike series against National League teams.out anyone in five innings. Braves starter Mike The Rockies were 2-13 against the AL.Minor (3-6) gave up three homers and allowed MARLINS 9, BLUE JAYS 0seven runs — four earned — in 4 2-3 innings. MIAMI (AP) — Mark Buehrle pitchedYANKEES 6, METS 5effectively for seven innings to become the winningestpitcher in interleague play, John BuckNEW YORK (AP) — Robinson Cano hit atiebreaking homer in the eighth inning and the hit a three-run homer and the Marlins snapped aNew York Yankees touched up R.A. Dickey for six-game losing streak with a win over Toronto.five runs in a victory over the New York Mets. Greg Dobbs had a two-run homer among hisNick Swisher had an early three-run shot three hits for the Marlins, winners for just theagainst Dickey, who was coming off consecutiveone-hitters — making him the first major Buehrle (6-8) gave up seven hits in winningthird time in 18 games.league pitcher in 24 years to accomplish that his 25th interleague matchup, breaking a tiefeat. But in a much-anticipated matchup at soldoutCiti Field, both he and Yankees ace CC Toronto starter Jesse Chavez (0-1) allowedwith Freddy Garcia. Buehrle struck out seven.Sabathia were missing their best stuff. six runs and seven hits in six innings whileCano drove a 2-0 delivery from Miguel striking out six.Batista (1-2) over the home run apple in straightawaycenter for his 16th homer and fifth in seven BALTIMORE (AP) — Matt Wieters hit aORIOLES 2, NATIONALS 1games. The Yankees won the final two games two-run homer in the eighth inning to interruptof the weekend series by one run to finish 5-1 Baltimore’s agonizing offensive struggle, andagainst their crosstown rivals this season. the Orioles rallied to beat the Nationals.Including a sweep in the Bronx earlier this Baltimore appeared headed for its thirdmonth, the Yankees have won five consecutive shutout loss in six games before Adam Jonesseries against the Mets since May 2010. led off the eighth with a single off Sean BurnettSabathia gave up nine hits in 5 2-3 innings. (0-1) and Wieters drove an 0-1 pitch over theHe was betrayed by his defense while yielding center-field wall. Pedro Strop (4-2) got the finalfive runs — one earned. Boone Logan (2-0) gave out in the eighth for Baltimore and Jim Johnsonthe Yankees another splendid performance out of worked the ninth for his 22nd save.the bullpen. Rafael Soriano worked a scorelessTIGERS 3, PIRATES 2ninth in the rain for his 15th save in 16 chances. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin VerlanderThe Yankees have won 14 of 18 road games. pitched a five-hitter, Quintin Berry hit a tworunshot for his first major league home run andTWINS 4, REDS 3CINCINNATI (AP) — Josh Willingham hit Detroit avoided a sweep with a win over thea two-run homer in the ninth inning off shaky Pirates. Berry also scored the go-ahead run onCincinnati closer Aroldis Chapman, rallying Delmon Young’s single in the eighth, an inningMinnesota over the Reds. Joe Mauer opened the after Garrett Jones tied it with a two-run homer.ninth with a double off the left field wall against Verlander (8-4) had allowed only two infieldChapman (4-4). Willingham followed with his hits through six innings before Pedro Alvarez15th homer of the season. Willingham’s homerScott Fujita seesbounty probe assmear campaignNEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Former Saints linebacker ScottFujita, a union leader with a record of criticizing the NFL’splayer-safety record, sees elements of a “smear campaign” in abounty investigation that has sullied his reputation.Some NFL players agree, and question whether Fujita’sthree-game suspension has something to do with retribution.“I’m not saying the NFL is intentionally lying,” Fujita saidin an interview with The Associated Press. “I’ve been willing togive them the benefit of the doubt that they may have just beenworking with the information they’ve been given, even thoughmuch of that information was inaccurate and lacked credibility.“It’s their cavalier interpretation of everything that’s beenway off. They clearly proceeded with a public smear campaignwith very little regard for the truth.”NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell could rule on the appealsof Fujita and the other players suspended because of their rolesin the bounty program as early as Monday.Saints linebacker Scott Shanle finds it hard to ignore the symmetryof the NFL portraying Fujita as a hypocrite on playersafetymatters after Fujita had done the same thing to the league.“When you look at Scott, who was here for one season (of thethree spanned by the bounty probe), for him to get three games,I just felt like there had to be more of a personal issue with that,”Shanle said. “When you look at how outspoken he is and a lotof the issues he tries to address, it probably doesn’t sit well withthe league.”NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said the NFL stands by itsfinding that Fujita gave “more than token amounts” of moneyto a pool that also rewarded injury-producing hits called “cartoffs”and “knockouts.”“The process gave all of the players every opportunity toraise arguments and provide any mitigating information,” Aiellosaid. “Scott Fujita unfortunately chose not to avail himself of theprocess. Nothing that he has asserted in his various public statementsundermines the findings of the investigation.”Fujita, who now plays for Cleveland, was one of four currentor former Saints suspended in the bounty probe. Two of them,Jonathan Vilma and Will Smith, still play for New Orleans. Theother, Green Bay defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove, leftNew Orleans after 2010, while Fujita left after 2009, the firstseason covered by the investigation.In 2010, Fujita became a member of the NFLPA executivecommittee, and has since echoed comments by CongresswomanLinda Sanchez (D-Calif.) comparing the NFL’s 2009 positionon concussions’ links to brain disease to the way the tobaccoindustry denied knowledge that smoking caused cancer.Fujita argued Goodell undermined his own credibility onplayer-safety matters when he pushed for an 18-game regularseason.He called for the NFL to employ independent neurologicalconsultants after Browns quarterback Colt McCoy was knockedout of a game, but allowed to return, despite later being diagnosedwith a concussion.Browns players say Fujita challenged Goodell’s answersto a range of questions including how a lockout would affectplayers’ health coverage when the commissioner visited theteam in 2010.“Scott wasn’t scared to ask the tough questions that some ofus wouldn’t or some of us didn’t even know to ask,” Brownstight end Benjamin Watson said. “Scott wanted to make surethe commissioner owned up to all that stuff and ... you could tellthat Mr. Goodell wasn’t comfortable answering some of thosequestions.”Former Browns linebacker Eric Barton added, “Most peoplein the room were like, this guy (the commissioner) is full of itand Scott just called him out, and it was almost like, ‘Oh, Scott,you’re going to be in trouble.’”After seeing evidence the NFL presented against him in lastweek’s appeal hearing on the four players’ suspensions, Fujitahas more questions:- Why has the NFL linked him to bounties in its public statements,while its disciplinary letter announcing his suspensionacknowledges there is no evidence he “pledged money toward aspecific bounty” on a particular player?- Why does that same letter state he was a member of theSaints in the 2010 season, when he was with Cleveland? Andwhat does that say about the quality of the investigation?- If the investigation was going on for parts of three years,why did no one contact him before the league’s first report inMarch?(Continued on page B6) (Continued on page B4)

samoa news, Monday, June 25, 2012Page B3FOREST INC. - BEST BUYNu’uuli next to Sunny’s Restaurant • 699-7233UP TO 50% OFFON VARIOUS ITEMSCome by and Check it for yourselfJustin Gatlin reacts after winning the men’s 100m finals at the U.S. Olympic Track and FieldTrials Sunday, June 24, 2012, in Eugene, Ore.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)Gatlin wins 100, Gay aclose 2nd at U.S. trialsEUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- Their comebacks far hasn’t tested it out at top-end speed in morefrom complete, Justin Gatlin and Tyson Gay are than a year.on the right path.All that mattered was this race before him.For Gatlin, it’s a journey back from a doping And after flying down the track, not a tracepast. And for Gay, it’s a march toward full of a limp in his step, this much was clear: Therecovery after hip surgery nearly a year ago. old Tyson Gay was back.Gatlin and Gay just might be the best shots at He was headed to London when a year agochasing down Usain Bolt at the London Games. that very notion looked improbable.They showed they’re rounding into top form in “Bittersweet. I always like to win. I came inthe 100-meter final at the U.S. Olympic trials second,” Gay said. “But at the end of the day, itSunday. Gatlin won in 9.80 seconds, and Gay was about making the team. I got to make surewas second - 0.06 seconds behind.I turn this little bit of a frown into a happy face.“These two can really encourage each other For me to start training in March and make theand motivate each other to take on that other team is a beautiful accomplishment.”little island out there who’s been dominating Also joining Gatlin and Gay in London will beAmerica,” said former hurdler Renaldo Nehemiah,who represents Gatlin.champion Mike Rodgers, Doc Patton and Walter23-year-old Ryan Bailey, who edged 2009 U.S.With their performances, Gatlin and Gay Dix, the Olympic bronze medalist in Beijing.might have put Bolt and his Jamaican teammateson notice.hamstring injury and wasn’t the same in theDix pulled up in the semifinals with a leftOr so they hope.final. He’s hoping to be ready for the 200 this“I think he (Bolt) is a great talent and a great week. “Things like this happen. I really can’trunner. I’m just glad to be back and in my top say much about it,” Dix said.form,” Gatlin said.The last time Gatlin was at the Olympics trialsBefore crouching into the blocks, Gay took a - eight years ago - he was a youngster about readygiant swig of water and then another. to become the next big thing in sprinting. He wonThe American record holder breathed deeply gold at the 2004 Athens Games and a world titleand cleared his mind - forgetting all about that the following year, before his fall from grace.surgically repaired right hip or that he really(Continued on page B6)Office Space For LeaseTedi of Samoa - Fagatogo500-1400 sq ft (Upper Level)Retail Space 1st Floor 500-1000 sq ft Excellent Location633-4200 or 252-7092FOR RENT1602 Affordable 4 luxury units. Each unit has 2 masterbedrooms with air-conditioned, 3 bathrooms, refrigerator,oven, hot & cold, etc. Available now for Rent located behind Aveole Fetu Ao Methodist Church at Tafuna Fagaima. Please call usat 731-9374 or email at land_devs2010@yahoo.com.HOUSE FOR RENT2 Master w/ Bathrooms & 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, SpaciousKitchen, Living & Laundry Area. Secure & Safe. Available nowfor Rent located behind Ave ole Fetu Ao Methodist Church atTafuna Fagaima. Please call us at 731-9374 or email atland_devs2010@yahoo.com.FOR RENTJULY 1 ST , 2012Sanya Richards-Ross crosses the finish line in the women’s 400m finals at the U.S. OlympicTrack and Field Trials Sunday, June 24, 2012, in Eugene, Ore.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Approximately 1,150 square feet of prime retail/officespace on the ground floor of this building in Nu’uuli.The space is currently occupied by Origin Energy but theywill be moving out in June and the space is available forrent on July 1st.If interested please call 699-2100.

Page B4 samoa news, Monday, June 25, 2012Arizona beats So.Carolina 5-1 in theCWS finals openerFootball great Blair Thomas signs autographs Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Hurley’s FreshMarket in Towanda, Pa., as a part of the business’ 30th anniversary celebration.Here Thomas signs an autograph for Brian Westbrook of Towanda.Thomas was a member of Penn State University’s 1986 Championship Team and was a 1989All-American and a two-year starter.Thomas finished second on the Nittany Lions’ all-time rushing list and was a 1989 HeismanTrophy runner-up and a first-round draft pick by the New York Jets in 1990.He spent six seasons in the NFL with the New York Jets, New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys,and Carolina Panthers.(AP Photo/The Daily Review, Eric Hrin)➧ Fujita sees bounty probe as smear campaignContinued from page B2- Why did Goodell twice call his personalphone after union attorneys notified the NFLthey were representing Fujita, meaning Goodellwas not supposed to call him without an NFLPAattorney on the line?Aiello responded that while the NFL neveraccused Fujita of targeting a specific opponent,his discipline letter clearly stated “that he contributeda significant sum to the general poolthat included payments for nonspecific bountiesin the form of ‘cart-offs’ and ‘knockouts.’”Fujita was not contacted about the probe earlier,Aiello said, because the league was unableto identify specific players and their roles in theprogram until late in 2011.“Every individual that was eventually disciplinedwas invited to speak to our office prior toany decision on discipline,” Aiello said. “Noneof the players, including Mr. Fujita, agreed tobe interviewed during the process.”Aiello added that Goodell’s calls to Fujitawere in response to calls Fujita had placed toGoodell, but the NFLPA said Goodell shouldnot have been making personal calls to playersfacing punishment at that point.“It’s inappropriate. It is completely outside legalconduct rules,” NFLPA lawyer Heather McPheesaid. “You cannot directly contact a representedparty when you know a party’s represented and it’sespecially odd in this case when Roger purports tobe the judge. Picture a judge getting on the phonewith a defendant or a suspect.”After the second call, McPhee emailed NFLcounsel Jeff Pash and Goodell, saying Fujitawould be happy to talk with Goodell withcounsel present, but there was no further communication,and Fujita learned days later he’dbeen suspended.Fujita said his only chance to speak withGoodell directly came in early March after therelease of the initial bounty report, which didnot identify players, although Fujita’s name hadbeen leaked. Fujita said he called Goodell toexplain locker room culture as it relates to toughtalk and informal performance incentives, andhow it could be misconstrued.He said Goodell told him then that “he wouldhave no problem coming down hard on Saintscoaches, but that when it comes to players, he’snot quite sure what he’s got.”Fujita acknowledges he offered teammatescash for big plays, mainly because “that’s theway it was done when I was a young player andI kind of looked at that as paying it forward.”But Fujita contends he never contributed toteam-organized pools, instead paying pledgesdirectly to teammates. The NFL’s current collectivebargaining agreement applies only topools organized by team officials, like the oneformer defensive coordinator Gregg Williamshas apologized for running.According to a transcript AP obtained fromthe appeal hearing, NFL outside counsel MaryJo White described an unnamed coach andanother witness saying Fujita pledged unspecifiedsums of cash for “big plays” during the2009-10 playoffs.The NFL also presented printed reproductionsof handwritten notes, which White saidshow Fujita pledging $1,000 to a pool for sacksand forced fumbles during the regular season,and $2,000 during the playoffs to a “generalpool,” which she said in part paid for injuryinducingplays.The note indicated safety Roman Harper,who was not punished, pledged $5,000 to thegeneral pool, and that assistant head coach JoeVitt pledged $5,000 to knock then-Minnesotaquarterback Brett Favre out of the NFC titlegame.Hoping to protect those who helped theirinvestigation, the NFL did not present the originalnotes or identify who wrote them.“We don’t know who wrote the note. Wehaven’t seen original, and the fact that JoeVitt’s name is on it proves how bogus it is,”Fujita said. “No way he ever contributed noteven $100 for anything. It’s not his style.”Vitt has said the part of the documentshowing his pledge is false, which he said raisesquestions about all of the evidence.However the bounty saga winds up, Fujitasaid he has no regrets about his aggressive tacticsas a union leader.“I’ve had a few concussions myself. I have adear friend (former Saints player Steve Gleason)who has ALS. I have a friend and formermentor (Lew Bush) who died earlier this year.Then there was the tragic death of someone I’veadmired for so long, Junior Seau,” Fujita said.“I can’t say for sure that all of these things happenedbecause of football, but I’ve seen enoughto have some concerns. I was elected to fight forthese men, so in no way do I regret that.”OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Arizona followed its script to perfectionin Game 1 of the College World Series finals.Konner Wade did his part, pitching his third straight completegame. Robert Refsnyder did his, leading the Wildcats’ potentoffense with a home run for the second straight game.The Wildcats led all the way Sunday night in a 5-1 victory overtwo-time defending national champion South Carolina and nowstand a victory away from their first title since 1986 and fourthoverall. “Tonight’s over. It’s done with. You’ve got to come outtomorrow and play good baseball,” Arizona coach Andy Lopezsaid. “We understand where we’re at. These guys understand whothey’re playing. They understand it’s not a tournament somewherein South Dakota.”The Gamecocks (49-19) swept UCLA and Florida in the bestof-threefinals the past two years, but need to beat Arizona twiceto become the first team since Southern California in the early1970s to win three championships in a row.“Tomorrow’s a new day,” South Carolina center fielder EvanMarzilli said. “So we have to come out tomorrow and pretend likenothing ever happened and go out and hopefully get a win.”The Wildcats have relied on the same template during a runthat has seen them win 10 straight games and 17 of 19.With an inexperienced and inconsistent bullpen, Lopez wantshis starters to go as deep into games as possible.Wade (11-3) threw an efficient 110 pitches in his sixth completegame of the season and limited the Gamecocks to six hits.Wade has won four straight starts in the postseason. He workedeight innings against Louisville in regionals, nine in the superregional-winning victory over St. John’s, and threw a completegameshutout against UCLA last Sunday. The sophomore’s backto-backcomplete games were the first at the CWS since Cal StateFullerton’s Jason Windsor did it in 2004.Wade is 4-0 with a 1.29 in four NCAA tournament starts (35innings, five earned runs). He struck out three. His walk to ChristianWalker in the sixth was the first he issued in 31 innings.“My past two starts I had the same mentality - throw strikesand try to get ground balls,” he said. “I’m not going to have a lotof strikeouts, obviously. I just tried to work ahead of guys. I knewthat they were a pretty aggressive team and they were going to tryto take the extra base. So I tried to work ahead and get in countsthat were favorable to me.”The Arizona bullpen was inactive until Walker singled leadingoff the ninth. Wade got a fly out, groundout and foul out to endthe game. The Wildcats, whose .330 average ranks fourth in thenation, had 12 hits against three pitchers.Refsnyder, batting .444 (8 of 18) in the CWS, went 2 for 3 andwas intentionally walked twice. He hit a two-run homer off ForrestKoumas (2-3) in the first to give Arizona the lead, and scoredin the fifth on Bobby Brown’s single to make it a four-run game.His home run to right was the first allowed by South Carolinain 77 innings. “How about an opposite-field home run in thispark,” Tanner said. “When he touched the ball, that ball’s been hithard but I expected it to be maybe off the warning track, one hopto the fence, but that was impressive. That’s why he’s one of thebetter players in the country.”Refsnyder, who has eight homers this season, also went deepThursday in the Wildcats’ bracket-winning victory over FloridaState. “Any time you can get a little bit of a lead for Konner - I can’tremember the last time we got a lead for Konner where he didn’tgive it up,” Refsnyder said. “It helped Konner’s confidence to gethim a few runs and helped the team. South Carolina is two-timedefending champ, and anytime you can get ahead of a team like that,it helps because you’re going to need every run against them.”Refsnyder also showed off his arm in right field, throwing outAdam Matthews when he tried to go from first to third on KyleMartin’s single in the seventh.Arizona, which hasn’t trailed in the CWS, scored unearnedruns in the third and fifth innings.No. 9 batter Trent Gilbert reached to start the third when shortstopJoey Pankake flubbed his grounder. Gilbert moved to thirdon Joey Rickard’s hit and scored on Alex Mejia’s single to left.Seth Mejias-Brean drove in a run in the fifth after Johnny Fieldreached third on a wild pitch and error.South Carolina cut it to 4-1 in sixth on Evan Marzilli’s RBI single,the first run allowed by Wade in 15 innings. The loss ended theGamecocks’ streak of yielding two runs or less in four straight CWSgames. South Carolina already has fought off elimination twice inthe CWS. The Gamecocks had their 22-game NCAA tournamentwin streak end last Monday with a 2-1 loss to Arkansas. They cameback to beat Kent State and Arkansas twice to reach the finals.“It’s a best-of-three game series for a reason,” catcher GraysonGreiner said. “We have to come out and fight tomorrow. We were inthe same situation a few days ago. They’ve got to beat us twice to winthe championship, and the best team will have to win two games.”

samoa news, Monday, June 25, 2012Page B5Italy beats England on penalties at Euro 2012, 4-2KIEV, Ukraine (AP) -- After two hours of clever, oftendominating but in the end fruitless play, Italy found the answeragainst England. Penalty kicks.Alessandro Diamanti scored the decisive kick Sunday to sendItaly through to the European Championship semifinals with a4-2 win in the shootout following a 0-0 tie with England.Italy will next play Germany in the semifinals on Thursday inWarsaw, Poland. Defending champion Spain plays Portugal onWednesday in Donetsk, Ukraine.“We deserved this victory,” Diamanti said. “The penaltiesrewarded our dominance during the match. It’s only fair, weplayed a great match and battled from the first to the last minute.”But not until penalties by Mario Balotelli, Andrea Pirlo - withan audacious slow chip-shot down the middle of the goal - andAntonio Nocerino did the Azzurri find the net. Steven Gerrardand Wayne Rooney scored England’s penalties.The difference: Ashley Young hit the crossbar with England’sthird, and Ashley Cole’s attempt was saved by GianluigiBuffon.For England, it was yet another exit from a major tournamentin the quarterfinals after a penalty shootout. England lost to Portugalin the same manner at Euro 2004 and the 2006 World Cup.“It’s obviously a hard way to go out,” England striker WayneRooney said. “And it’s maybe happened too many times now.”England briefly led the shootout after Riccardo Montolivomissed Italy’s second penalty. His shot went wide of Joe Hart’sright post as the England goalkeeper guessed correctly.Rooney then sent Buffon the wrong way, firing in his spotkick to the keeper’s right to give England a 2-1 lead.The momentum shifted after Pirlo’s bold piece of skill leveledit 2-2.“I just saw that the goalkeeper was moving a bit earlier so Idecided to play it the other way,” Pirlo said. “It just comes toyou at that moment and it went well.”Not for England.“We have done the country proud, but again we go homewith heartbreak and it’s difficult to take,” said Gerrard, whoplayed in both those previous shootout losses.The match ended 0-0 after 120 minutes of play. The Italianstwice hit the post, but were also let down by poor composure infront of the net. Diamanti clipped the post with a curling cross inthe 101st minute, and swept a shot wide in the clearest chance ofthe second period of extra time.Nocerino, another substitute, thought he had scored fromDiamanti’s cross in the 115th but was offside.Daniele De Rossi hit the post in the third minute, and Buffonsaved a shot from Glen Johnson in the fifth.The first scoreless match at Euro 2012 was neither dull norlacking good soccer.Italy’s attacking desire and creativity under coach CesarePrandelli had playmaker Pirlo at its heart. Italy had 35 shots,compared to only nine for England.An intriguing match almost demanded that Balotelli takecenter stage. The Italy forward ran clear in the 25th, but hesitatedand allowed John Terry to block his chipped shot.Balotelli forced Hart, his teammate at Manchester City, tosave an acrobatic shot, then surged between England’s centraldefenders before putting a half-volley over the crossbar. Hekicked the goal post in frustration.Italy continued surging in the second half and De Rossi,taking a ball over his shoulder, scuffed his shot wide. De Rossisank to his knees in obvious exasperation, and more Italian frustrationquickly followed.Three rapid-fire chances in the 52nd saw Hart beat away DeRossi’s long-range shot, block Balotelli’s follow-up and watchMontolivo lash the loose ball high.England coach Roy Hodgson had to react to Italy’s dominance,and sent on substitutes Andy Carroll and Theo Walcott,who both scored in a 3-2 win over Sweden.Carroll’s muscular presence created a shooting chance forYoung, but England still failed to convince. Rooney made littleimpression after an early diving header.De Rossi was replaced by Nocerino and the substitute threatenedin the 89th. He took another crafty pass from Pirlo on therun, but Johnson tracked back to block.Deep into injury time, Italian defensive jitters created achance for Rooney but his overhead kick sailed high.Then it was on to penalties. And Diamante’s heroics.“Getting to this point is a huge satisfaction,” Diamanti said.“I always believed I would, even when I played in the interregionaldivision - I just never told anyone, because they wouldhave thought I was crazy.”Lineups: England: Joe Hart, Glen Johnson, Joleon Lescott,John Terry, Ashley Cole, James Milner (Theo Walcott, 61),Steven Gerrard, Scott Parker (Jordan Henderson, 94), AshleyYoung, Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck (Andy Carroll, 60).Italy: Gianluigi Buffon, Ignazio Abate (Christian Maggio, 90),Leonardo Bonucci, Andrea Barzagli, Federico Balzaretti, DanieleDe Rossi (Antonio Nocerino, 80), Riccardo Montolivo,Andrea Pirlo, Claudio Marchisio, Mario Balotelli, Antonio Cassano(Alessandro Diamanti, 78).Italian players celebrate after winning the penalty shootout during the Euro 2012 soccer championshipquarterfinal match between England and Italy in Kiev, Ukraine, Monday, June 25, 2012.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)Development Bank ofAmerican SamoaP.O. 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Page B6 samoa news, Monday, June 25, 2012➧ Gatlin wins the 100…Continued from page B3New York Yankees catcher Chris Stewart reaches for the ball as New York Mets’ R.A. Dickeyslides safely into home plate during the fifth inning of their baseball game at Citi Field in NewYork, Sunday, June 24, 2012.(AP Photo/Peter Morgan)➧ Major League Baseball Roundup…Continued from page B2singled with one out in the seventh. Jones followedwith his homer. Berry’s homer off ofKevin Correia four pitches into the game washis first in 96 career big league at-bats. AustinJackson singled ahead of Berry.Chris Resop (0-3) got the loss.RAYS 3, PHILLIES 2, 1ST GAMERAYS 7, PHILLIES 3, 2ND GAMEPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brooks Conradhit a pair of two-run doubles off winless Philadelphiaace Cliff Lee and Tampa Bay swept aday-night doubleheader.Lee (0-4) allowed five runs and six hits inseven innings. The 2008 AL Cy Young Awardwinner hasn’t won a game since last Sept. 26.Brandon Gomes (2-2) earned the win with 22-3 scoreless innings.In the opener, Carlos Pena hit a three-runhomer in the eighth off Antonio Bastardo (2-2).Phillies starter Cole Hamels pitched three-hitball for seven shutout innings. David Price(10-4) went seven innings in Game 1 and gaveup four hits, including Jimmy Rollins’ homer inthe sixth. Fernando Rodney pitched a scorelessninth for his 21st save in 22 chances.CARDINALS 11, ROYALS 8KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Carlos Beltranhad three RBIs, and Matt Holliday and AllenCraig each drove in two runs, powering St.Louis to a victory and its first three-game sweepin Kansas City since 2009.Mike Moustakas had two home runs for theRoyals, who gave up 41 hits and 30 runs to theirstate rivals in the three games.With the Cardinals leading 7-6 in the eighth,Tim Collins (4-2) intentionally walked RafaelFurcal, loading the bases with one out. Craigthen lined a two-run single into center andDaniel Descalo went from first to third whenJarrod Dyson bobbled the ball for an error.Victor Marte (1-1) got two outs in the sixthand faced one batter in the seventh for the win.PADRES 2, MARINERS 0SAN DIEGO (AP) — Edinson Volquezpitched four-hit ball into the seventh inningand Alexi Amarista hit a two-run double as thePadres beat Seattle.Volquez (4-7) was in command for 6 2-3innings and was not hurt by the control issuesthat have hampered him this season.Volquez, who leads the majors in walks with55, walked three but was rarely stressed by theMariners. The right-hander combined with threerelievers for the five-hitter.Huston Street pitched a perfect ninth inningfor his 10th save in as many chances.Hector Noesi (2-9) extended his career-highlosing streak to six games.ANGELS 5, DODGERS 3ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mark Trumbodrove in Albert Pujols with the tiebreaking runin the seventh inning, and the Angels won theirseason series with the Dodgers for the thirdstraight year. Peter Bourjos hit an early two-runhomer and Howie Kendrick added another RBIsingle in the seventh for the Angels, who wonfour of six in the Freeway Series.Bobby Abreu and Dee Gordon drove inearly runs for the slumping Dodgers, who havelost six straight series to the Angels. Dodgersreliever Josh Lindblom (2-2) was the loser. ScottDowns (1-0) pitched one hitless inning of relief,and Ernesto Frieri got four outs to earn his ninthsave for the Angels, who have won 11 of 15.WHITE SOX 1, BREWERS 0, 10 INNs.CHICAGO (AP) — Pinch-hitter EduardoEscobar lined an RBI single in the 10th inningand the Chicago White made it an adventuresomeafternoon, beating Milwaukee.After the game the White Sox acquired All-Star infielder Kevin Youkilis and cash fromBoston in a trade for infielder Brent Lillibridgeand right-handed pitcher Zach Stewart.Alejandro De Aza opened the White Sox10th with a double off Manny Parra (0-2). AdamDunn walked with one out and Escobar, battingfor Lillibridge, singled. Brian Bruney (1-0)walked two and struck out a pair in one inning.ATHLETICS 4, GIANTS 2OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Derek Norris hita three-run shot with two outs in the ninth inningfor his first major league home run, and the Athleticswalked off with a stunning victory over theSan Francisco Giants. Norris hammered a fullcountpitch from Santiago Casilla (1-3) over theleft-field wall to help the A’s avoid the first threegamesweep by San Francisco in Oakland. It wasCasilla’s second blown save in 22 chances thisseason in place of bearded closer Brian Wilson.Jim Miller (2-0) pitched 1 1-3 scorelessinnings for the victory. Buster Posey’s tworunhomer in the first was all the Giants couldsqueeze out against A.J. Griffin.NATIONAL LEAGUEDIAMONDBACKS 5, CUBS 1PHOENIX (AP) — Wade Miley outpitchedMatt Garza in eight strong innings, Justin Uptonhad three RBIs and Arizona completed a threegamesweep with a victory over the Cubs. Miley(9-3) retired 20 of 21 batters he faced beforegiving up a homer to Alfonso Soriano in the seventh,then worked out of a jam in the eighth withrunners on second and third. Jason Kubel hit asolo homer off Garza (2-6) and Upton broke opena tight game with a two-run single through theleft side off Manny Corpas in the eighth inning.He tested positive for excessive testosterone in 2006, leadingto a four-year ban that prevented him from defending his title inBeijing. Now 30, he’s attempting to repair his tarnished image.“Usually, I have a lot of words. I’m almost speechless,”Gatlin said. “Everything just feels so surreal. I just let the heartreally go out and do what it had to do. I wasn’t too hyped, wasn’ttoo calm. It felt just right and went out there and gave it my all.I have a lot more left in the tank.”How much faster can he go?“Enough to win another gold,” he said.As expected, LaShawn Merritt cruised to the 400 title. So didSanya Richards-Ross moments later in the women’s race.Both looked sharp with London right around the corner.“I had to come out and run a smart race,” said Merritt, thedefending Olympic champion. “It was windy on the backstretch.It was about running smart. I came down the homestretchworking on my form and wanting to finish up strong.”He did, too, finishing in a world-leading time of 44.12 seconds.Joining him on the squad were Tony McQuay and SouthernCalifornia standout Bryshon Nellum, who has an incrediblestory: Making the team after being shot in the legs as he left arestaurant near campus following a Halloween party in 2008.Noticeably missing from the 400 team was Jeremy Wariner,the silver medalist in Beijing and 2004 Olympic gold medalwinner. He finished a distant sixth and won’t be going to London,unless it’s as a member of the relay team. Wariner trudged offthe track with his hands on his hips, refusing to stop and talk.In other finals:-Olympic silver medalist and American record holder JennSuhr won the pole vault. She beat Becky Holliday, who hasfunded her training over the years by working odd jobs as aserver and a bagger at the airport.-Reigning Olympic discus champion Stephanie Brown-Trafton easily earned a spot.-Marquise Goodwin, a receiver at the University of Texas,won the long jump with a leap of 27 feet, 4 inches.-Reese Hoffa led a solid cast of shot putters, winning theevent with Ryan Whiting and Christian Cantwell also makingthe team. Cantwell captured silver in 2008.“I think we have three really strong throwers. We always senda strong team,” Hoffa said. “We have to get it done this time.”Following the men’s 100, USA Track and Field announcedhow the third-place tie between training partners Allyson Felixand Jeneba Tarmoh in the women’s 100 will be decided.The scenarios involve either a coin toss or a runoff to determinethe third and final spot on the team for the London Games.If both athletes choose the same option, it will determinethe tiebreaker. If the athletes disagree, the tiebreaker will be arunoff. If both athletes decline a preference, the tiebreaker willbe a coin toss. Confusing? Bobby Kersee certainly thinks so.The coach for both sprinters told The Associated Press theywon’t make any kind of decision until after they complete the200 later this week. The final is Saturday.Felix and Tarmoh finished in a dead heat for the last U.S.spot in the 100 to London, each leaning across the finish line in11.068 seconds Saturday. One of them will join Carmelita Jeterand Tianna Madison, who are already on the team.Kersee wants them to fully focus on the task at hand and notworry about a possible runoff - or a coin flip.“Nine times out of 10, most athletes aren’t going to want toflip a coin,” Kersee said. “Would you go to the Super Bowl andafter two overtimes or what have you, have the referees takeboth coaches to the middle of the field and say, ‘We’re going toflip to see who wins the Super Bowl?’ I don’t see that.”Former U.S. Olympian Greg Louganis smiles as he talks withfriends at the U.S. Olympic diving trials on Saturday, June 23,2012, in Federal Way, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)CYCYMKMK

samoa news, Monday, June 25, 2012Page B7Plenty of compelling stories beyond Phelps, LochteCYCYMKMKOMAHA, Neb. (AP) --Forty-somethings and teenphenoms.Records and rivalries.Comebacks and farewells.While Michael Phelps andRyan Lochte are getting muchof the attention, there’s noshortage of compelling storiesheading into the U.S. Olympicswimming trials, which beginMonday at a temporary pool inAmerica’s heartland.“This is not a swimmeet anymore,” said ChuckWielgus, the executive directorof USA Swimming. “This is amajor sporting spectacle.”With eight straight nightsof primetime television coveragefrom the 13,200-seatCenturyLink Center Omaha,where pyrotechnics and hightechvideoboards are as mucha part of the show as the pool,swimming will solidify itsposition as one of the glamoursports heading into London.Much of that attention can beattributed to Phelps, who wona record eight golds medals inBeijing and is the winningestOlympian ever with a total of14 golds.“His importance to the sportis immeasurable,” said GreggTroy, head coach of the men’steam.Phelps made more newsSunday, passing on a chanceto scratch from the 400-meterindividual medley, a gruelingevent he dropped after Beijingbut brought back over thepast year. That could set up ashowdown with Lochte on thevery first night of what Phelpssays will be his final Olympictrials. He plans to retire afterthe London Games.“We would like to see whathe can do in the event,” Phelps’coach, Bob Bowman, said in atext message to The AssociatedPress. “He’s done a fewdecent ones in season, so weare taking a shot and seeinghow it goes.”But the Americans haveplenty of star power beyondPhelps and Lochte, who wonfive golds at last year’s worldchampionships - including asweep of both head-to-headraces with Phelps.Start with Natalie Coughlin,who’s two medals away frombecoming this country’s mostdecorated female Olympicswimmer. Move on to MissyFranklin, just 17 years old butalready touted as the sport’snext big star. Savor the return of40-year-old Janet Evans, now amom with two kids attemptingan improbable comeback aftera decade-and-a-half retirement.Throw in Dara Torres,going for her sixth Olympicteam at age 45.“I’m so excited to be here,”Franklin said Sunday. “I feelready. I feel so prepared. I justwant to get started.”She’s not the only one.Brendan Hansen, one of America’sgreatest breaststrokers,called it a career after disappointingat the last two Olympics.But the tug of the waterwas just too strong, so the30-year-old is back to try againfor a more fitting capper to hiscareer.“My main purpose and goalfor coming back was to makethe Olympic team and go to theOlympics and show the worldand my country what I can do,”Hansen said. “The two OlympicsI was in, I didn’t do that.”Jessica Hardy is anotherswimmer with something toprove. She qualified for theOlympic team four years agoin Omaha, but had to drop outafter she failed a doping test.She faced a two-year suspensionand possible banishmentfrom the London Games, butan arbitration panel ruled thepositive result wasn’t her fault.Her suspension was cut in halfand she was cleared to swim inthe Olympics if she makes theteam.“Obviously, I have a lot oftraumatic feelings about beingback. I’m working throughthose and trying to calmdown,” said Hardy, a worldrecordholder in the breaststroke.“I know a lot of peoplehave strong opinions about meand my career. But really, I justswim for myself. I have highgoals for myself and if I getclose to those, I’ll be happy.One of the most intriguingfigures at the trials is AnthonyErvin, who won a gold medalin the 50-meter freestyle at the2000 Sydney Olympics, thenmysteriously walked awayfrom the sport before the nextgames in Athens. He sold offhis gold medal to raise moneyfor victims of the Indian Oceantsunami, lost the relay silverhe won in Australia, and generallyjust roamed around thecountry, working odd jobs,finishing college and searchingfor a deeper meaning to life.Then, out of nowhere, hereturned to the deck last year.Now 31, he’s already put uptimes that stamp him as oneof the top contenders in the 50free, a chaotic dash from oneend of the pool to the other.“It’s been quite a journey,”Ervin said. “However the dicefall, it’s been great. I’m gladI’ve been able to come back.There was never any intentionto return to what I was.”Franklin is just gettingstarted on her journey. She’sstill very much a kid, whichis obvious from her excessiveuse of the word “awesome”and boundless enthusiasm for,well, just about everything.“I can’t wait to shave!” sheproclaimed.But Franklin, who just finishedher junior year of highschool, is a grown-up in thewater. She won three golds andfive medals overall at the 2011worlds in Shanghai, establishingherself as America’stop female hope.Of course, Coughlin mighthave something to say aboutthat. She won 11 medals overthe last two Olympics, leavingher one shy of Jenny Thompson’scareer record, and is still aformidable force in a wide rangeof strokes as she approaches her30th birthday. She’s not readyfor a changing of the guard justyet, even though there are teenagerscoming at her from alldirections.Franklin and 18-year-oldRachel Bootsma will challengeCoughlin in the 100 backstroke,an event the veteranwon at the last two Olympics.Franklin also will try to knockoff Coughlin in another of hersignature events, the 100 free.Nineteen-year-old ElizabethBeisel is a serious challengerin the 200 individual medley.“I don’t think Natalie looksat it like she’s going head-toheadwith Missy or anybodyelse,” said Teri McKeever,who is both Coughlin’s coachand head coach of the U.S.women’s team. “She’s goinghead-to-head with Natalie.That’s what the challenge is forthe next eight days, for her beat her best and work on whereshe is now compared to 2008 or2004. She and I have absolutelyno control over what Missyor anybody else does. I don’tthink she spends too much timethinking about that.”

Page B8 samoa news, Monday, June 25, 2012Serena Williams: “Nointention of stopping”WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Just in case there were anydoubts out there, Serena Williams wants to make perfectly clearthat she’s going to be around tennis awhile longer. So is oldersister Venus.“I have no intention of stopping, and I don’t think she doeseither. We’re definitely connected at the hip,” the 30-year-oldWilliams said Saturday, two days before Wimbledon begins. “Ienjoy being out there on the court so much.”Asked what she likes most about tennis, Williams explained:“I love competing. I love the challenge. I love holding up trophies.So I guess if ever I feel that I can’t do that, then maybe Iwon’t play anymore.”On a bit of a roll, she continued: “That’s what I love. I lovestepping out on that court, having that atmosphere, that moment.That moment is all about me. Maybe it’s a little selfish, but Ilove that feeling.”The last time she was on a court at a tournament, though,things did not go as planned, and there was no trophy anywherein sight. On May 29, Williams lost to 111th-ranked VirginieRazzano of France 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3 at the French Open, theAmerican’s only first-round exit in 47 Grand Slam appearances.Williams led 5-1 in the second-set tiebreaker - all told, she wastwo points away from winning nine times - but she wasn’t ableto close the deal.After a few weeks to ponder that disappointment, and to getready for the switch from clay courts to grass, Williams is readyto seek a fifth Wimbledon championship and 14th major titleoverall. “Whether I had won in Paris or lost like I did in the firstround, I am always extremely motivated,” she said. “If anything,you know, I think losing makes me even more motivated.”A decade ago, Williams won the French Open and Wimbledonone after the other, mastering the difficult surface transitionand short turnaround.No woman has taken those two trophies home in the same yearsince. The latest to try will be No. 1-ranked Maria Sharapova,who won her first title at Roland Garros two weeks ago, completinga career Grand Slam.“It’s the toughest back-to-back, Grand Slam-wise, no doubt.Especially if you’re coming off a French Open win ... as muchas you want to celebrate and enjoy, you come here and it’s likea whole new ballgame,” Sharapova said.Going from clay to grass is “certainly an adjustment,” shesaid. “The first two days, you’re like, ‘Wait, I can’t really slidethat much.’ So you have to take a few more steps. I’m like,‘That’s kind of unfortunate. I kind of got used to it.’ ... I mean,on a fast grass court, you’re not playing more than five-ball rallies.If you are, probably doing something wrong.”Sharapova’s triumph in Paris was the fourth major title of hercareer, but the first since having surgery on her right shoulderin October 2008. Her first major championship came at Wimbledonin 2004 at age 17, when she upset Williams in the final.Sharapova reached the semifinals at the All England Club in2005 and 2006, but then went through a four-year stretch whenshe lost twice in the second round and twice in the fourth. Lastyear, the Russian made it back to the final - her first at a GrandSlam tournament since the 2008 Australian Open - before losingto Petra Kvitova. “It was definitely a big step for me in the rightdirection,” Sharapova said. “It had been a while.”It’s been a while right now for Williams, who isn’t used tolong stretches between Grand Slam titles. Her last came twoyears ago at Wimbledon; less than a week later, she cut her feeton glass at a restaurant, precipitating a string of health problemsthat sidelined her for three majors in a row.The only time in her Grand Slam career that she went morethan two years without winning one of the sport’s top fourevents came during a gap from the 1999 U.S. Open until the2002 French Open - and her title in Paris back then began arun of four consecutive major championships. For someone wholoves holding up trophies, that must have been fun.Hoodies, bare midriffs outfor Wimbledon membersWIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Wimbledon’s dress codefor members has a new look this year.There’s no change in the standards, with the tournament stillbanning hoodies, zipper jackets, jeans, flip-flops, strapless tops,shorts and bare midriffs. But for the first time, the dress codewas included in a glossy pamphlet mailed to members of the AllEngland Club.The guidelines were accompanied by photos of a male andfemale model.Acceptable dress for gentlemen means a suit or tailoredjacket, shirt, tie, trousers and dress shoes. “Ladies are expectedto dress to a similar standard,” the brochure says.Boys under 11 aren’t required to wear a jacket or tie. Thedress standards will be strictly enforced, and the guidelines areincluded “to avoid any embarrassment,” the pamphlet says.ALOHANEWS BRIEFSRiders upset, suspicious overbus schedule changesHONOLULU (AP) — Riders who rely onHonolulu’s bus system are upset with recentroute and schedule changes, and despite thecity’s explanation, some are suspicious that therevisions go beyond cutting costs.Wayne Yoshioka, director of the city Departmentof Transportation Services, told the HonoluluStar-Advertiser that the city’s attemptsto streamline the bus system are not relatedto preparations for a $5.27 billion rail transitsystem, which is now under construction.But some of the recent bus system changes,like the elimination of Route B, align with earlierplans meant to prepare for the rail system,according to the newspaper.The Star-Advertiser also reports that theFederal Transit Authority told Honolulu officialsto get a handle on current transportationcosts in order to secure federal funding for therail system. The city is in the final stages ofapplying for a federal grant that would accountfor $1.55 billion of the rail project’s costs.Aside from the reasons behind the changes,which went into effect June 3, riders are sayingsome of the switches make commutes moreinconvenient. Bus drivers say they are receivingcomplaints from riders, especially those whohave been forced to use more crowded busroutes.Yoshioka said transit authorities are reevaluatingthis month’s changes because ofovercrowding.More changes are set to take place in Augustas part of a plan aiming to save $6 million to $7million by reorganizing 21 bus routes.New Hawaii law aimed tostop spread of axis deerHONOLULU (AP) — A new Hawaii law isaimed at preventing the spread of axis deer.Gov. Neil Abercrombie on Thursday signeda bill prohibiting intentional possession, interislandtransportation and release of wild orferal deer.The axis deer has caused significant damageto native habitats and agricultural crops onMaui. The animals recently started appearingon the Big Island but it’s not clear how theygot there.Sen. Gilbert Kahele who introduced the measuresays it’s important for Hawaii to protect itsenvironment from non-native species.The Humane Society of United States andthe Humane Society Wildlife Trust supportedthe bill. The organizations are offering a rewardof up to $2,500 for information leading to thearrest and conviction of anyone illegally transporting,releasing or abandoning deer on theBig Island.Lease approved for leewardOahu learning centerWAIANAE, Hawaii (AP) — A lease hasbeen approved for Kamehameha Schools tobuild a learning center on Oahu’s LeewardCoast.The state and Kamehameha Schoolsannounced the approval Thursday of a lease todevelop a state-of-the-art learning center on 40acres in Waianae’s Maili area. The center willbe integrated with a native Hawaiian residentialcommunity developed by the state’s Departmentof Hawaiian Home Lands.Developer Jeff Stone had agreed to donateseveral hundred acres to the Department ofHawaiian Home Lands and KamehamehaSchools to build a similar project in MakahaValley, but that deal fell through.Under the terms of the 65-year leaseapproved by the Hawaiian Homes Commission,Kamehameha Schools will pay about $74,000 ayear in lease rent.NiihauKauaiH AOahuW AHonoluluMolokaiMauiLanaiI IKahoolawePacificOceanHawaiiMan dies after being hitby truck on H-3 FreewayHONOLULU (AP) — A 47-year-old manhas died in a hospital hours after being struck bya pickup truck on the H-3 Freeway in Honolulu.The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports theman was driving a sedan on the freeway Fridaymorning when he lost control of the vehiclenear Mokapu Boulevard, crossed a median andcrashed in a wooded area.Police say witnesses came to help the manas he sat on a guardrail waiting for medicalresponders. Police said for an unknown reasonthe man stood up and wandered into the southboundlanes where he was struck by the truck.The man was taken to a hospital where he laterdied. Investigators said speed, drugs and alcoholdo not appear to be factors in the accident.Scientists review westernPacific bottomfishHONOLULU (AP) — A committee thatadvises the federal body responsible for managingfisheries around Hawaii and other partsof the western Pacific region has concluded athree-day meeting with recommendations on themanagement of bottomfish and other species.The Scientific and Statistical Committee thatadvises the Western Pacific Fishery ManagementCouncil concluded its meeting Thursday.The committee recommends that the annualcatch target for the seven deep-water bottomfishspecies in the main Hawaiian islands forthe fishing years 2013-2014 remain at 325,000pounds. The scientists note it is highly unlikelythat this target will be reached in the currentfishing year.The full council will take action on the recommendationsnext week. Council recommendationsare transmitted to the U.S. Secretary ofCommerce for final approval.Broadband stretchesto remote communityHONOLULU (AP) — Residents of Kalaupapawill have access to broadband Internet servicefor the first time. U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouyesays Oceanic Time Warner Cable has extendedits fiber network down the peninsula.The Hawaii Democrat says the service willhelp improve the quality of life for those wholive and work in the remote community.Service is expected to start on IndependenceDay. Oceanic will contact residents with informationabout the new services.Some Kauai residents asked toconserve water for 2 monthsLIHUE, Hawaii (AP) — Kauai residentsfrom Haena to Wainiha are being asked to conservewater for two months.County officials say the water conservationrequest effective Friday is necessary for continuingrehabilitation of the 100,000-gallonwater tank that services the area.While the work is being done, smaller temporarytanks will provide continued water service.But conservation is necessary to avoid outages.The county is asking residents to use water foressential needs such as cooking, bathing andtoilet flushing.Sailboat stuck on reefoff Maui to be removedLAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Hawaii officialssay a 35-foot sailboat from Canada is expected tobe removed from a reef off the coast of Lahainain Maui, along with its 150 gallons of fuel. DistrictBoating Manager Nicholas Giaconi of thestate Department of Land and Natural Resourcessays officials are asking surfers, swimmers andothers to stay away from the boat while it’sbeing salvaged starting Saturday morning.The vessel, called the Baidarka, got stuckon the reef earlier this week after breaking freefrom its dock at the Lahaina Yacht Club.

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June27th 5:30pm at the Boat Residence, Laulii. Question, call Tufosa258-5417 or Josie 733-6665.AMERICAN SAMOA DEMOCRATIC PARTY will meet Tuesday,June 26th @ 6 p.m. @ Oasis Restaurant in the Samoa Sports Center(Bowling Alley). Election meeting and convention update. CallClaire 731-5319 or Fagafaga 258-1010 for more info.GROUP SUPPORT HANNAH to rebuild strength, to restore wisdom& understanding & working together side by side to overcomeany obstacle, please call and join us. Pua 770-6938 or 633-2855SURVIVORS TAKING ACTION THROUGH SHARING Meeting everySaturday. Open Fellowship, everyone welcome @ Lion’s officeby Showers of Blessing. Elizabeth 770-2504 or 699-0272 (Victiimsof Violence)FARM FAIR 2012 Hosted by Dept. of Agriculture will be July 25th& 26th. More info call office 699-9272.ASOA General Meetings. Will be held each month on the 3rd Fridayat 10am at ASOA Center in Tafuna on Tasi St. All seniors welcome.Questions, call Marilyn 699-4432.AS-EPA SAYS:CommunityBrought to you byWe’re here for you - 633-5599Litter hurts...Do the right thingLIAISON OFFICE dealing withour Pest Medic Operation.Contact 699-9827/254-1744[06/25]FOR SALEHELP/JoBSfor saleLAND FOR SALE. nice, quiet,private lot in Vaitogi area.Quarter acre. Call Masi @ 252-0430. Serious Enquiries only.[06/25]2000 DODGE DAKOTA PickupTruck, Space Cab V6 Automatic$6,900 OR MAKE OFFER. Also3 1/4 inch Hitachi Air PoweredFraming Nailer. Masini fana faoe alu i le ea 3 1/4 inisi. $300.Call 256-3905. [06/25]2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA, grey/blue, V6, excellent condition,fully loaded, dual transmission,auto/manual, low miles 731-7245 or 731-9601. [07/02]VACANCY: Finance OfficerAmerican Samoa’s 4-star leading resort is seeking for an honest,trustworthy and suitably qualified individual for the position of FINANCEOFFICER.Requirements• High School Diploma with excellent pass in Accounting and Mathematics• Be computer literate. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsrequired.• Experience in payroll procession, including knowledge of tax policies.• Relevant experience in inventory data control and maintenance.• Relevant experience in Account Receivable and Payable necessary.• Attention to detail is relevant in this position.The successful candidate must display a willingness to learnwith good communication skills. Candidate must alsodemonstrate the ability to grow and work within a teamenvironment.Closing date will be Monday, July 02, 2012.If you feel you meet all of the above requirements and are interested in thisposition, please submit your application in writing to:-Human Resources DepartmentTradewinds HotelP O Box 999Pago PagoAmerican SamoaTelephone: 6991000 (Extn 716)Email: TVoka@tradewinds.asAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERSamoa TunaProcessors, Inc.Employment Opportunities• INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN• WELDER MECHANIC CLASS I• GENERAL MAINTENANCE LABORSSamoa Tuna Processors, Inc. in Atu’u (formerly Samoa Packing) have immediate openings in theEngineering / Maintenance Department for an Industrial Electrician, a Welder Mechanics Class I, andGeneral Maintenance Labors.Industrial Electrician• Required and desirable abilities, skills and experience include:• High school graduate or equivalent experience. High school level oral and written Englishcommunications competency.• Electrical Trade Certificate or equivalent qualification or experience is required.• Minimum of three (3) years “hands-on” experience in maintenance of electrical equipmentpreferably in a manufacturing or industrial work setting with at least 1 year at lead, foreman level orabove.• Working knowledge of PLC troubleshooting maintenance and programming required.• Able to read, understand and wire installations from electrical drawings and schematics.• Must be able to work all scheduled shifts including 24/7 call back. PC skills/experience in office a ndpreventative maintenance software desirable. Working knowledge of diesel power generationpreferred.• Supervisory skills training advantageous.• Ability to effectively communicate in Samoan a plus.Welder Mechanic Class I• Required and desirable abilities, skills and experience include:• Have a fitter/welder or fitter/turner trade certificate or equivalent qualification or equivalent wo rkexperience.• Three (3) or more years “hands-on” industrial maintenance experience including maintenance ofpumps, gear boxes, motors and valves essential.• Must be competent in gas, arc and tig welding, cut and braze. ASME IX welding certificationdesirable.• Pipe fitting and experience with hydraulic systems required.• High school level oral and written English communications competency.• Able to work all scheduled shifts and overtime.General Maintenance Labors• Required and desirable abilities, skills and experience include:• Must be physically fit, able to lift objects up to 50 lbs. and able to stand for extended periods.• Able to work all scheduled shifts.• Basic English communications ability and effective Samoan communications ability preferred.Competitive compensation for all employment opportunities commensurate with qualifications. Qualifi edformer Samoa Packing employees are welcome to apply. For consideration, bring or send a copy of you rresume including, relevant certifications, references, ASG Immigration clearances (not required for USNationals, US Citizens or AS permanent residents) and application by June 29, 2012 to (applications may beobtained at):Samoa Tuna Processors, Inc.Attn: Samoa Mauga - Personnel ManagerP.O. Box 957Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799Ph: (684) 644-5272/Ext. 349 / Fax: 644-2290E-Mail: smauga@samoatuna.com“An Equal Opportunity Employer”

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Alittle can go a long way, but precision and timingwill be essential. ✸✸✸TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take a minimalistposition, regardless of what anyone else says ordoes. Too much of anything will be your downfall.Don’t initiate change or travel unnecessarily. Listen,but reserve judgment and decisions until you arecertain of your goals. ✸✸✸✸✸GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t jump to conclusions,take sides or make assumptions. Evaluateeach situation separately and make decisionsbased on observation, not speculation. Loweringyour overhead and simplifying your life will enableyou to excel, slowly but surely. ✸✸CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will find waysto improve your surroundings and your relationshipsif you look hard enough. Don’t limit the possibilities.Explore avenues that can change your lifestyleand your attitude regarding creative ventures.New beginnings will pay off. ✸✸✸✸LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Withhold information ifyou think it might incriminate you. Patience andtolerance will be required to avoid being restrictedor limited by anyone sitting in an influential position.Rely on experience to help you make the rightchoice now. ✸✸✸VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take note of what’shappening at home and at work. You may have toMonday,June 25,2012counter a move that has the potential to hold youback. Don’t let emotions prevent you from movingforward with your plans. Productivity must not besacrificed. ✸✸✸LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Waffling or holdingback the way you really feel will not help you getahead. Love, romance and self-improvementshould all be at the top of your list. Plan your actionscarefully, however, and stick to a set budget. ✸✸✸SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make suggestionsand be passionate about your pursuits. Anintuitive guide will help you make the right choicesregarding your investments and alterations to yourhome. Don’t be fooled by a greedy fast-talker. Bewilling to change your mind. ✸✸✸✸SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You cannotplease everyone, so do what’s best for you.Altering the way you live or lowering your overheadwill help relieve stress. Don’t let emotions standin the way of a good decision. Act on fact, not onhearsay. ✸✸CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Avoid impulsiveexpenditures. Budget and pay outright foranything you want. A change in your social plansor love life will be to your benefit. Children or a freespiritedindividual can help you recognize alternativeoptions. ✸✸✸✸✸AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The more you doto enhance your surroundings, the better you willfeel about your future. Greater financial confidencewill help you present a better depiction of what youhave to offer. Base your changes on experience.✸✸✸PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Stick to what youdo best and offer what you can to those in need,but don’t give to someone who is looking for a freeride. Choose your battles and your allies carefully.Don’t let emotions interfere with progress. ✸✸✸Birthday Baby: You are creative, precise,open and determined to do well.GRANDMA’S BIRTHDAY PARTY CAUSES GENERATIONAL RIFTDEAR ABBY: I just celebrated my 80th birthdayat a party with 22 of my dearest friends. I alsoinvited my daughter-in-law, “Sydney,” and hermother. The problem is, I didn’t invite my 8-yearoldgranddaughter. I explained that I felt shewouldn’t enjoy herself with all of us senior women.Sydney disagreed.I then suggested perhaps it would be better ifI had a dinner party for the entire family the followingevening (on my actual birthday) at a finedining restaurant. In retaliation for my not invitingmy granddaughter, Sydney declined the dinnerinvitation, although all other family membersattended. My “punishment” was not to receive abirthday present from her.Was I wrong not to invite my granddaughter toa party with my 80-year-old friends? -- TRIED TOBE CONSIDERATEDEAR TRIED: I don’t think so. You were beingconsiderate of your granddaughter’s feelings. Hadshe attended, she would have been bored, andone of your guests or her mother and grandmotherwould have had to entertain her. Frankly, it wouldhave been a distraction from the celebration. Thatyour daughter-in-law would be so petulant as to“punish” you for making the intelligent choice youdid indicates that she has some growing up to do.You owe no one any apologies; Sydney does.•••••••••••••••DEAR ABBY: My sister-in-law, the only girl andthe youngest of my husband’s siblings, is beingmarried soon. We couldn’t be happier. The problemis my mother-in-law. Anytime the subject of thewedding comes up and I chime in, she says, “Howwould YOU know? You didn’t have a wedding.”Dear Abbyby Abigail Van BurenMy husband and I eloped six years ago. Sincethen, the subject of weddings has been a problembetween my mother-in-law and me. In my opinion,I DID have a wedding. There was a beautiful location,an officiant, a dress, and a commitment madebetween my husband and me. She continues tomake it painfully obvious that she feels it wasn’t avalid wedding because she wasn’t there. Her comments,in front of my husband and children, areinsulting and hurtful. Is there anything I could sayto let her know we don’t agree with her withoutrocking the boat too much before her daughter’swedding? -- AS MARRIED AS ANYONEDEAR MARRIED AS ANYONE: No, but thereis plenty you can say after it’s over. At that time,you AND your husband should talk to his mothertogether so she hears from both of you that hersniping is inappropriate.•••••••••••••••DEAR ABBY: Would you please weigh in onwhether you think wearing sunglasses indoors-- particularly in the evening -- is rude and notconducive to friendly communication with others?(This isn’t a situation involving eye problems.) --NOTHING TO HIDE IN NEW JERSEYDEAR NOTHING TO HIDE: It is said that theeyes are the windows of the soul. I agree thattrying to converse with someone who is wearingsunglasses can be confusing, because it preventsyou from picking up nonverbal cues you mightotherwise be given. The person you’re writingabout may be shy, paranoid or hiding the blearyremnants of a hangover. But unless you ask whyhe or she is hiding behind the sunglasses, you willnever know if there’s a valid reason for it.

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Page B12 samoa news, Monday, June 25, 2012CYMKREMINGTON COLLEGE - HONOLULU CAMPUS, ACCREDITED MEMBER, ACCSCCYMKFor Disclosures of Tuition Costs, On Time Graduation Rates, Median Loan Debt, PlacementRates and Occupational Information, go to www.remingtoncollege.edu/ge-disclosures.