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In its new 7 Series sedan, BMW AG is abandoning some of the striking design elements that characterized the previous model — and turned off some lovers of the luxury brand.

The new model, which comes as the conservatively styled Lexus LS has outsold BMW in the top-end luxury-sedan segment, will hit showrooms in 2009. Breaking with a look introduced in a controversial model unveiled in 2001,

A woman accused of stealing a substantial amount of money from an elderly family member was sentenced to 90 days in jail Thursday.

Deana L. Watkins, 45, of Reubens, entered an Alford plea in Asotin County Superior Court for first-degree theft,bangles, a class-B felony. An Alford plea means that while not admitting guilt, Watkins feels a jury would find her guilty if pres

Andrea Hanson scored three goals and Erin Booth had a goal and three assists to power the Bemidji girls soccer team to a 6-1 home victory over Little Falls Friday in the season opener.,money clips

BHS resumes its schedule 1 p.m. today at Walker-Hackensack-Akeley and Tuesday it will visit Moorhead.

"Offensively we dominated and we

A midget league football team’s swim party turned tragic Saturday when one of the boys drowned in a backyard pond. Allen County sheriff’s deputies were called to 230 N. Copus Road just after 2 p.m. Saturday after one of the boys at the party went missing in the pond. Deputies were joined by American Township police and firefighters and dive crews from Delphos and Allen County.,necklaces

Sometime this fall, Target will begin offering a 5% discount to customers who use its credit card for their purchases at the chain. So is this a good deal–or not?

Just about every discount offer raises the same question, since it is genuinely difficult to assess what a fair price really is. In most cases,Bead bracelet, discounts are intended to en

Current study results from the report, ‘A comparative clinical study investigating the efficacy of a dentifrice containing 8% strontium acetate and 1040 ppm fluoride in a silica base and a control dentifrice containing 1450 ppm fluoride in a silica base to provide immediate relief of dentin hypersensitivity,’ have been published. "The objective of this clinical study was to evaluate and compare the efficacy of a dentifrice containing 8% strontium acetate and 1040 ppm fluoride (from sodium fluoride) in a silica base (test dentifrice) to a control dentifrice containing 1450 ppm fluoride (from sodium fluoride) in a silica base, to reduce dentin hypersensitivity immediately after a single dab-on self-application, and after subsequent twice-daily brushing for three days. This was a randomized, examiner-blind, two-arm parallel group,tiffany, three-day clinical study with seventy-nine subjects,watches, stratified based on baseline tooth sensitivity," researchers in Weybridge, the United Kingdom report.

"Tooth sensitivity was determined through subject responses to both evaporative (Schiff and Visual Analogue Scale [VAS]) and tactile stimuli (Yeaple probe), prior to and immediately after subjects self-applied a single pea-sized amount of either the test or control dentifrice to qualifying sensitive teeth, massaging the toothpaste onto the sensitive area for one minute. Tooth sensitivity was further assessed in response to the same stimuli after subjects brushed twice daily for an additional three days. Subject assessments were performed by the same examiner throughout the study. Seventy-nine subjects completed this clinical study. Both subject groups exhibited reductions in dentin hypersensitivity directly after a single dab-on application. These reductions were significant across all measures for the test dentifrice. Between-treatment analyses showed the test dentifrice to be significantly better at relieving subjects’ sensitivity across all measures (Schiff p=0.0003, tactile p=0.0003, and VAS p=0.0077) compared to the control. After the additional three days of twice-daily brushing, between-treatment analyses showed the test dentifrice to be significantly better at relieving subjects’ sensitivity across all measures (Schiff p=0.0102, tactile p=0.0493, and VAS p=0.0067) than the control dentifrice. The 8% strontium acetate, 1040 ppm fluoride dentifrice provided significant within-treatment reductions in dentin hypersensitivity for all measures at both time points (immediate and three-day brushing)," wrote S. Mason and colleagues, GlaxoSmithKline.

The researchers concluded: "Compared to the control dentifrice, significant between-treatment reductions in sensitivity were observed after a single dab-on application for all measures, and following the additional twice-daily brushing for three days in favor of the 8% strontium acetate, 1040 ppm fluoride dentifrice."

Mason and colleagues published their study in the Journal of Clinical Dentistry (A comparative clinical study investigating the efficacy of a dentifrice containing 8% strontium acetate and 1040 ppm fluoride in a silica base and a control dentifrice containing 1450 ppm fluoride in a silica base to provide immediate relief of dentin hypersensitivity. Journal of Clinical Dentistry, 2010;21(2):42-8).

For additional information, contact S. Mason, GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, Weybridge, Surrey,tiffany, UK.

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The renewal of the one-cent Capital Projects Sales Tax will be decided in November by voters.,Charm bracelet

Despite the urging of several who spoke during the public hearing on the issue, Aiken County Council approved by a majority to put the referendum on the ballot this year instead of postponing it until 2011. And, in turn, approved the lengthy list of projects that would be funded by the sales tax revenue if the referendum passes.

Several members of Council, by their own admission, were undecided on the referendum’s timing up until the moment the vote was taken. Ultimately,necklaces, however, they said they had no desire to spend taxpayer money on a 2011 special election. Nor did they want to risk low voter turnout, for which special elections are notorious. More people are expected to be drawn to the polls this November eager for the chance to shape state leadership in races for governor, lieutenant governor, superintendent of education and others.

"I don’t believe we should ever have a vote on a tax in a special election," Councilwoman Kathy Rawls said.

Yet, the majority of those who addressed Council Tuesday, encouraged the body to delay the referendum for one year citing the electorate’s frustration with perceived government mismanagement of money — more specifically on the state and federal level — and with taxes in general.

"We’re all very much aware of how angry people are. They are frustrated with taxes … and the loss of individual rights. I recommend holding off one year. The taxpayers’ attitude may change," said Pete Seaha, chairman of the Aiken County TEA Party.

Others took issue, not only with the very idea of the tax, but with the projects it proposes to fund. One woman scoffed what she called "fluff" projects.

"Playgrounds. Why do we need new playgrounds? It is not the job of government to provide those things,earrings," she said.

Councilman Gary Bunker argued that one man’s fluff is another man’s needs but did note he was "dismayed" the City of Aiken chose to keep the Railroad Depot on its list.

Councilman Willar Hightower voted in opposition to the ordinance proposing the tax’s continuation.

"I don’t like a sales tax to fund basic government functions," he said. "When I look at the list, for the most part it is good. But, there seemed to be a mood this year of, ‘We don’t want to fund certain organizations.’ Railroad Depot funding is not what you want to do. But there are other worthy organizations, like the Cumbee Center."

Councilwoman LaWana McKenzie was absent.

The Capital Projects Sales Tax is a special one-cent option sales tax applying to the gross proceeds of sales in Aiken County, excluding unprepared food if it is purchased with food stamps. County Administrator Clay Killian has estimated the total take from round three would be anywhere between $130 million to $145 million.

This will be the third renewal. Each reimposed tax must not exceed seven years from the date of reimposition. It will not be another penny collected on top of the current one.

If voters do not pass it in November,cuff Links, the referendum cannot be reintroduced until 2012. The current round is expected to expire in the first quarter of 2012.

"I am not so sure the next four years are going to be a heck of a lot of fun without the Capital Projects Sales Tax," said Councilman Scott Singer.

Tickets went on sale for the grand opening concert of The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. The Doobie Brothers will perform Sept. 30.

The Doobie Brothers, formed in 1970 and has sold more than 30 million albums in the United States. The lineup has changed (multiple times), the hiatuses passed — but original and influential music was created, and fans still flock to see the soulful classic rock act from San Jose,money clips, Calif.

Founding member Patrick Simmons (guitars,tiffany, banjo, flute, vocals), with longtime members Michael Hossack (drums,tiffany, percussion) and John McFee (guitars, violin, vocals) and a handful of others inhabit the stage with a string of vibrant classics, often including "Listen to the Music," "Rockin’ Down the Highway," "China Grove," "Takin’ It to the Streets," "Jesus Is Just Alright," "Minute by Minute" and more.

The grand opening celebration continues through October with four more chart-topping national acts, including Bad Company on Oct. 7, Kenny Rogers on Oct. 9, Michael Bolton on Oct. 18 and Daryl Hall & John Oates on Oct. 22.

Just in time for Halloween, Garage Media’s production of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" caps off the grand opening month’s entertainment from Oct. 29-31.

The Joint holds 2,700 guests and features three levels of elevated,earrings, fixed seating, nine private suites and cutting-edge technology in sound, lighting and video.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is located off of Interstate 44 at exit 240A.

Ticket prices and information on upcoming shows are available online at hardrockcasinotulsa.com or by calling 384-ROCK or (800) 670-7600. The Joint box office is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

All guests must be 21 years of age or older.

Hear that tap-tap-tapping at your front door? That’s Cupid reminding you that Valentine’s Day is tomorrow.

Hopefully, your plans for the evening have already been made.

But just in case, Tucson’s arts community has a few performances in store:

Ballet Tucson

Ballet Tucson is transforming its annual Roots of Choreography show into a tiffany and co V-Day extravaganza this year.

The series, dubbed “Ballet Tucson ROCS III: Dances From the Heart” this year, is meant to showcase works created by company members and artists around Tucson.

The program will feature choreography by Amy Barr-Holm for members of the Thom Lewis Dance Company and by Ashley Bowman, a Ballet Tucson alumna earning her master’s in choreography from the University of Arizona. The evening will also include a performance by Pacific Northwest Ballet dancers Margaret Mullin and Andrew Bartee.

Patrons will be treated to champagne, chocolate and a chance to win jewelry for their significant other.

The event is at the intimate Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. Tickets are $25, with discounts available. 903-1445.

Zuzi Dance Company

Modern-movement fans can catch Zuzi Dance Company’s youth night edition of its “Gotta Have pendants HeART! No Frills Dance Happenin’” on Saturday.

The evening, which may or may not sound at all romantic, will include performances by the hip-hop club from University High School, El Graves from the Human Project, acro yoga, belly dancers and the Utterback Middle School dance team. This in addition to performances by Zuzi company members and its “Many Limbs” youth aerial troupe.

Zuzi will host its adult choreographers showcase tonight at 7:30. The evening will feature works by The Human Project, Mirasol, The Movement Salon, Elizabeth Breck and Carie Schneider.

Saturday’s performance also begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for either show are $10. 629-0237.

Tucson Jazz Society

If music is more your thing, the Tucson Jazz Society is hosting smooth-jazz sax players Marion Meadows and Jessy J at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive.

Meadows lives in Phoenix, so it is not uncommon to see him playing Tucson. Jessy J, on the earrings other hand, brings a new flavor to the Old Pueblo.

Jessy grew up in California with a deep admiration for artists such as John Coltrane and Cannonball Adderley. She went to USC and earned a degree in jazz studies as well as the title of Most Outstanding Jazz Student in her class.

Her official career as an artist began on Valentine’s Day three years ago when she performed as part of guitarist Paul Brown’s band at a festival in Fresno.

Jessy has performed and recorded with the likes of Michael Buble, The Temptations and Jessica Simpson, as well as Mexican artists Gloria Trevi and Armando Manzanero.

Doors for the show open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35, with discounts and specials available, through the Tucson Jazz Society, 903-1265.

Contact reporter Gerald M. Gay at 573-4137 or ggay@azstarnet.com.

Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release:

Conference rivals Northwest Missouri State and Missouri Western square off in a tiffany jewelry Valentine’s Day tussle Saturday at MWSU Fieldhouse in St. Joseph, Mo. Tip is 7:30 p.m.

The Griffons (11-12, 8-8 MIAA) can clinch their first MIAA tournament berth since 2006 with a win on their home court and ultimately sweep the Bearcats (10-12, 5-10) for the first time in 10 years. Missouri Western was 1-11 against Northwest since 2002 prior to a 66-63 win in Maryville back on Jan. 7.

It’s nearly a must-win for Northwest, which currently stands one game behind Missouri Southern and 2.5 games behind the Griffons for the eighth and final spot in the tournament. The Bearcats next two opponents hold a combined record of 17-29 (.370). Their final three boast a mark of 54-15 (.783).

Northwest has just one road win this season, that being a 72-63 decision against lowly Truman on pendants Jan. 10. The Bearcats are averaging 11 fewer points and shooting 11 percentage points lower in true road games.

Northwest is coming off a 75-72 home win against Pittsburg State last Saturday and has had a week to prepare for the Griffons due to the mid-week bye. Missouri Western, meanwhile, got just one point from leading scorer Dominique Thuston, but pulled out an 83-77 win on the road at Nebraska-Omaha Wednesday. Marcus Rhodes and Lonnel Johnson combined to score 44 points.

Rhodes had a team-high 17 points in the first meeting between Missouri Western and Northwest. The Griffons saw a 10-point, second-half lead dissolve down the stretch, but held the Bearcats scoreless in the final 97 seconds to earn the win.

Mike Larsen scored 15 points to lead Northwest against Missouri Western. Elijah Allen added 14 and earrings Hunter Henry finished with 12 points and 10 boards.

Henry, the MIAA’s top rebounder, has averaged 18.7 points and 9.3 rebounds in road games this season. He became the second player in program history with 1,500 career points and 750 career rebounds during last weekend’s win against Pittsburg State.For more information about US Fed News contract awards please contact: Sarabjit Jagirdar, US Fed News, Email:- htsyndication@hindustantimes.com.