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BJ McKenzie has been named BJ McKenzie aims to a Top 20 semi- fi nalist to become a Bodybuilding.com become the next body- spokesmodel. See story for details. building.com spokesmodel C M [photo: courtesy] Y K WE CAN HELP GET HIM THERE BY VOTING FOR HIM by Samoa News Staff born in Hawai’i but raised all BJ Mckenzie of American over the US because his father Samoa & Samoa has been was in the military. named a Top 20 semi-fi nalist His dad Bert is from the to become a Bodybuilding.com Taloolema’aagao clan of Fale- spokesmodel. This is the same alili, Samoa and the McKenzie competition Raynor Whitcombe family of Leone, AS. His mother of American Samoa entered and Linda is from the Mauga blood- won in 2015. line of Iva, Savaii and the Su’a BJ is a Samoan who was family of Salelavalu, Savaii. BJ currently resides in Orem, UT with his wife and two sons, Brayviun, 8 and Braunx, 4. When he’s not in the gym toning his muscles, BJ works in the oil and gas industry, making polycrystalline diamond cutters for oil-rigs around the world. “There aren’t not too many Samoans where I work; I would say around a total of 5 Samoans including myself,” BJ told Samoa News. According to him, body- building has been his passion since he was young, around the fi rst grade. “That’s when my Dad did his fi rst bodybuilding competition,” he said. “Through my dad, my brothers and I grew to love the sport and grew up looking at Flex Magazines in hopes that someday we could look just like my dad and the guys we saw in the magazine.” BJ entered his fi rst body- building show in 2014 with a group of Polynesians under the name Team Flex, led by his Tongan friend Felipe Filimoeatu. “I grew up playing sports but once I knew sports wouldn’t work in my favor, I wanted to fi nd something else - competi- tive in nature - to get in to,” C M BJ shared. “Bodybuilding was Y K that outlet for me - to be able to compete, not just against other people, but against myself, to see how I can improve my phy- sique each and every year.” BJ says bodybuilding is a lifestyle that he enjoys, but not necessarily competitive bodybuilding. “It’s more so a hobby and a passion of mine. I also enjoy helping others reach their fi tness goals. One of my main reasons for entering the bodybuilding. com spokesmodel search, is to help spread fi tness and health awareness to our Samoan and Polynesian people.” His other reason: “To hopefully be an inspiration to someone and let them know that
(Continued on page B11) Page B2 samoa news,Friday, November 10, 2017 2022 World Cup head tells Germany: Qatar doesn’t back terror SHEFFIELD, England (AP) by neighboring who accuse it of — The organizers of the 2022 funding extremists. World Cup have a message Grindel has also been con- for Germany’s soccer leader- cerned about conditions for ship ahead of a meeting on the migrant workforce that the Friday: Qatar does not support tiny natural gas-rich emirate is terrorism. relying on to rapidly expand While discussing Qatar’s infrastructure, spending tens of right to host the FIFA show- billions of dollars to host the piece, German soccer federa- fi rst World Cup in the Middle FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2017, fi le photo, Los Angeles Rams’ Greg Zuerlein (4) kicks an extra point tion president Reinhard Grindel East. during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, in East Rutherford, said earlier this year that tour- Qatar has been buoyed by N.J. NFL kickers are thriving as much as ever. Ten of them are making 90 percent or more of their naments “cannot be played in the United Nations labor agency fi eld goals, with 50-plus-yarders becoming more and more routine. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) countries that actively support ending a potential investiga- terror.” tion after looking into whether When Germany plays Eng- the nation was observing the NFL HALFWAY: Strong as ever, land at Wembley Stadium on Forced Labor Convention. Friday, Grindel is due to come The ILO still plans to monitor face-to-face with Hassan Al Qatar’s progress in ending the Thawadi, general secretary of “kafala” sponsorship system kickers remain a key to success Qatar’s World Cup organizing which binds workers to their EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. he could actually create game- the best rate in the league over committee. employer and ensuring the end (AP) — When the Minnesota like atmospheres and conditions that span.“Fortunately for me “Qatar does not support ter- of exploitative practices. Vikings signed Kai Forbath last in preparation for the return to it wasn’t my fi rst time doing rorism,” Al Thawadi told The “Progress is being made,” season, he’d gone 10½ months live action.Forbath stepped in that, so I had a little experi- Associated Press on Thursday Al Thawadi said in an interview without kicking in a mean- and performed like he’d never ence coming in and doing it when asked about Grindel’s during a visit to England. “The ingful game.Having emerged missed a turn. He’s not the only right away,” said Forbath, comments. “Qatar is at the fore- journey has not ended, there is as the most viable candidate one in the NFL fraternity who who’d been released by Wash- front of the fi ght against ter- still more to be done and we are from the tryout group assem- has done so.“It’s tough coming ington after the fi rst game of rorism on the ground. It’s one of committed towards that. We are bled amid Blair Walsh’s per- straight in and having to play the 2015 season before joining the main partners in the coali- welcoming anybody that has sistent struggles, Forbath was a few days after your tryout,” New Orleans six weeks later. tion fi ghting ISIS (the Islamic any constructive criticism and the favored option when the Forbath said, “but that’s part Forgetting for a moment the State group). will assist us in that journey.” Vikings made the change. He’d of the job.”In 15 games for the perplexing recurrence of missed “But more importantly, the FIFA was told by its own diligently kept up his kicking Vikings since his arrival, For- extra points, Forbath has been state of Qatar has committed to human rights advisory board to and training during the hiatus, bath has made all but one of his an unquestionable success stop the supply of terror at the seek more details about deaths of course, but there was no way 37 fi eld goal attempts. That’s coming straight from the street. roots through initiatives such classifi ed as “non-work related” as education, empowerment, and to apply more pressure on creating economic opportuni- the Qatari government to accel- ties for people to ensure that erate changes. they don’t follow down the In a report published path on the way to terrorism - Thursday, the board recom- and that isn’t what the state of mended that FIFA’s adminis- Qatar stands for.” Al Thawadi tration “actively explores ways maintained he has a “great rela- to use its leverage to engage tionship with Grindel,” who with the host government about discussed Qatar’s suitability to the impact of the kafala system host the World Cup after the on migrant workers involved in boycott of Qatar began in June World Cup construction.”
Hassan Al Th awadi, secretary general of the 2022 Qatar World Cup Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, poses for a photo following an interview with Th e Associated Press in Shef- fi eld, England, on Th ursday Nov. 9 2017. Following comments earlier this year attributed to German soccer federation presi- dent Reinhard Grindel, Al Th awadi said Th ursday that “Qatar does not support terrorism. Qatar is at the forefront of the fi ght against terrorism.” (AP Photo / Neil Barker) samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Page B3 Players upset with anonymous report ripping McAdoo EAST RUTHERFORD, your name behind something N.J. (AP) — Ben McAdoo and that you feel because that hasn’t players are in a defensive mode been echoed to anybody in this after published comments by locker room. I mean, we could two anonymous New York have talked it out if you feel that Giants players that the second- way. It could have (gone) dif- year coach has lost the team and ferently, but point-blank, who- guys are giving up in the wake ever said that is a coward.” of a 1-7 start. Offensive lineman Justin The ESPN report also quoted Pugh also was annoyed. a player as saying the guys are “All I am going to say about Peru assistant coach Nestor Bonillo, center, watches players during a training session in Lima, giving up on the season, the the whole situation is put you Peru, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. Peru will face New Zealand in Wellington on Nov. 11, in an interconti- coach is not a leader, that he name on your work,” Pugh said. nental World Cup playoff . (AP Photo/Martin Mejia) is handing out more fi nes this “If you say something, be a man season and that they did not and put your name on it.” like his policy of having players Safety Landon Collins said Doping ban for Peru captain threatens work out at 80 percent the day he believes one of the anony- before a game. mous players was a member McAdoo, who usually does of the defense. He did not World Cup dream vs NZ not talk to the media on Thurs- know who it was, but it seemed WELLINGTON, New Zea- 10th-ranked Peru. will be fi lled by a player he is days, changed his routine. He obvious since one player was land (AP) — Since arriving in Peru’s players have tried not naming.“It will be someone said he has an open-door policy quoted as saying that defensive New Zealand for their World techniques of sleep depriva- who has all our confi dence and for anyone who wants to vent. coordinator Steve Spagnuolo Cup playoff, Peru’s players tion to quickly acclimatize to a characteristics similar to those “It’s hard to help a player was panicking in games. have responded cautiously and new time zone and have padded of Paolo,” Flores said. “We just when they don’t put their name “I’m curious to who it is, as patiently to the same question. themselves lavishly against have to wait for him to adapt to on a quote,” McAdoo said. “So, a team, we know we are behind Not about who might play on New Zealand’s strong winds the work so that he does it in the if they need some help, come Coach McAdoo, and still are Saturday, but who will not. and cool temperatures. best way.”New Zealand coach see me. I’m the guy that can help behind Coach McAdoo,” Col- Paolo Guerrero, Peru’s But Guerrero’s absence has Anthony Hudson has said Guer- them.”McAdoo said he did not lins said. “For a guy to say that, captain and leading scorer, is been the recurring theme. He rero is “irreplaceable,” taking address the report with the team we just want him to come for- missing while provisionally scored six times in South Amer- a neat opportunity to highlight because it was anonymous. ward and be a man.” suspended for failing a doping ican qualifi ers and led his team Peru’s problem. “I’m not doubting it, I’m just McAdoo has upset some test following the World Cup to fi fth place. Peru’s football “I don’t really think they saying I don’t know who it’s players by suspending corner- qualifi er against Argentina. association will challenge his have anyone that is a physical coming from,” said the 40-year- back Janoris Jenkins and Domi- The absence of striker Guer- suspension with the Court of presence like him and who can old coach who led the Giants to nique Rodgers-Cromartie for a rero is the biggest setback Peru Arbitration for Sport in Swit- play the type of game they like an 11-5 regular-season record game in recent weeks for viola- faces as it attempts through zerland and, if successful, will to play with him in the team,” and their fi rst playoff berth tions of team rules. home-and-away playoff have him for the return leg in Hudson said.But he makes a since 2011 last season. “If I Jenkins, who was reinstated matches against New Zealand Lima on Nov. 16. concession.“Attacking mid- know who it’s coming from, I this week, said he has put the to qualify for the World Cup for For now, the South Ameri- fi elders, the two who sit in can address it.” suspension behind him. He the fi rst time in 35 years. cans have done their best to treat behind whoever plays up front Regarding the fi nes, does not believe McAdoo has There are also the formi- persistent questions about their ... they’re all quality players. McAdoo said the players incur lost the team.“You got to look dable obstacles of travel, time captain with respect but indif- Where people say (Peru goes) those for breaking rules. at it, man. It’s hard to win in zones and climate which make ference.Edison Flores, whose direct to Guerrero, they actu- “I don’t fi nd fi ne players, this league,” Jenkins said. “It the match against No. 122nd- partnership with Andre Carrillo ally play a lot through (Chris- they fi ne themselves,” he said. ain’t like he’s not coaching. ranked New Zealand more diffi - is one of the team’s strengths, is tian) Cueva and Flores and Several players were upset He’s coaching to the best of his cult than it might have been for hopeful the Guerrero-size gap (Yoshimar) Yotun. because the quotes were ability. We are playing to the anonymous. best of our ability. If you look at “Whoever was anonymous, the teams we beat last year, they whoever said it is a coward,” are just beating us this year. We defensive tackle Damon Har- just got to keep moving forward rison said. “Flat out. I mean, if and pushing man and keep you’re not man enough to put fi ghting.”
FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2017, fi le photo, New York Giants quar- terback Eli Manning leaves the fi eld aft er the team’s NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in East Rutherford, N.J. Man- ning is set to start his 208th consecutive game, tying big brother Peyton for the second longest streak by a quarterback. Th e Giants play the San Francisco 49ers this week. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File) Page B4 samoa news,Friday, November 10, 2017 Cowboys forced to take on Falcons without Ezekiel Elliott ATLANTA (AP) — The third-year back, is another Dallas Cowboys’ enviable run- option. ning back depth will be tested, McFadden fl ourished in as will their three-game win- 2015, when he rushed for 1,089 ning streak, when they fi gure yards for Dallas. Morris had to face the Atlanta Falcons on three straight 1,000-yard sea- Sunday without Ezekiel Elliott. sons for Washington from 2012- Barring another late legal 14. Morris has played in seven maneuver, Elliott, the second- games as a backup to Elliott this leading rusher in the NFL, will season while McFadden has begin a six-game suspension for been inactive. alleged domestic violence this Cowboys offensive coor- week. A federal appeals court dinator Scott Linehan said last in New York City on Thursday week Morris would have the denied his request to extend a fi rst opportunity to replace hold on the suspension. Elliott. The Cowboys (5-3), two- Falcons coach Dan Quinn and-a-half games behind fi rst- expects no big changes in the place Philadelphia in the NFC Cowboys’ offense. East, will attempt to maintain “I don’t think the scheme FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2017, fi le photo, Dallas Cowboys running back Alfred Morris (46) runs momentum without Elliott. would change because the the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the fi rst half of a preseason NFL football game in It’s a huge loss, but Dallas style of what they do is pretty Arlington, Texas. Th e Cowboys‚Äô enviable running back depth will be tested, as will their three- has proven backups, including clear,” Quinn said. “Alfred and game winning streak, when they are expected to face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday without Ezekiel former 1,000-yard rushers McFadden are certainly backs Elliott. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File) Alfred Morris and Darren who have proven themselves McFadden. Rod Smith, a big in our league.” Quinn doesn’t agree with speculation the Cowboys will use a committee approach at running back. “I would say right now they feature one back,” he said, adding “Maybe that would change.” Replacing Elliott won’t be easy. He led the NFL with 1,631 yards rushing as a rookie in 2016 and already has 783 yards with seven touchdowns this season. The Falcons prepared to face Elliott this week, but at least one player dared to hope he wouldn’t be available. “We’re going to prepare like he’s playing and hope he doesn’t,” said safety Ricardo Allen before Thursday’s ruling. Here are some things to watch when the Falcons try to end a streak of two straight home losses in their new $1.5 billion Mercedes-Benz Stadium: SUPER PRAISE: Atlanta has lost four of fi ve , and has scored no more than 17 points in any of the losses. Even so, Dallas coach Jason Garrett referred to quarterback Matt Ryan, running backs Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman and others when he said he still sees the talent that took the Falcons to last season’s Super Bowl.“They’ve got a big-time quarterback,” Garrett said. “They’ve got two big-time run- ning backs. They’ve got good tight ends. They’ve got play- makers all over the place at receiver. ... They’ve got a lot of weapons. They know how to use them. They challenge you a lot of different ways.” BIG-NAME PRACTICE OBSERVERS: The teams’ top wide receivers, Atlanta’s Julio Jones and Dez Bryant of Dallas, are battling injuries. Jones (ankle) and Bryant (knee, ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday and Thursday. It’s not unusual for Jones, who has a history of lower-leg injuries, to play after missing practice. samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Page B5
FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2017, fi le photo, Green Bay Packers tight end Martellus Bennett (80) walks off the fi eld aft er an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, in Arlington, Texas. Th e Packers have waived Martellus Bennett, bringing the tight end’s short tenure at Lambeau Field to a sur- prising end. General manager Ted Th ompson announced the move on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, aft er practice. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File) Patriots claim tight end Mar- tellus Bennett off waivers FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New with the Patriots last season. England Patriots claimed tight end Martellus Bennett was traded by Chicago to New Eng- Bennett off waivers on Thursday, a day after he land prior to the 2016 season and became one of was cut by the Green Bay Packers for “failing to quarterback Tom Brady’s main targets when Rob disclose a physical condition.” Gronkowski was sidelined for the season after He didn’t play in the Packers’ 30-17 loss on eight games following a back injury. Bennett Monday to the Detroit Lions after being listed as caught 55 passes for 701 yards and had a career- doubtful for the game. high seven touchdowns on his way to earning a The 30-year-old then sat out practice Super Bowl ring. Wednesday and was listed as having a shoulder The only question is if Bennett still has a injury as Green Bay began preparations for its desire to play anymore. game Sunday at Chicago. During the Packers’ bye week he indicated on Now, if he passes a physical, he will be an Instagram post that he would likely retire after reunited with the team he won a Super Bowl with this season. last season. “After conversations with my family I’m The Patriots face the Broncos in Denver on pretty sure these next eight games will be the Sunday night. conclusion of my NFL career,” he wrote. “To “Martellus with the Patriots, it just seems nat- everyone who has poured themselves and time ural to me,” Von Miller said. into my life and career. These next games are for “It seems natural. It’s a perfect fi t. He was you. Thank you.” perfect for them last year, and they won a Super Gronkowski has been healthy and more pro- Bowl with him last year. So, it’s a perfect fi t.” ductive this season, catching 34 passes for 509 Bennett signed with the Packers as an unre- yards with fi ve touchdowns. stricted free agent this past offseason, securing a But offseason tight end acquisition Dwayne three-year, $21 million contract that included a Allen has underwhelmed, and has yet to catch $6.3 million signing bonus. He has started seven a pass this season. Third-string tight end Jacob games this season, with 24 catches for 233 yards. Hollister has just three catches for 37 yards. But it’s been a huge drop-off from his output Steelers try to stay on task as schedule suddenly opens up PITTSBURGH (AP) — The winning the games that we started just two. Who knows Colts in Indianapolis. Then, the have,” Shazier said Thursday. who’s going to be under center Titans at home on Thursday “They see that if we overlook for Houston on Christmas night. That’s it. That’s as much stuff, we let it slip away.” Day, though it won’t be rookie of his team’s schedule that Pitts- Pittsburgh (6-2) insists it DeShaun Watson, out for the burgh Steelers linebacker Ryan has grown up enough to avoid year with a knee injury. Shazier has allowed himself to the traps that have popped up The Steelers fi gure to be memorize. in recent years. The Steelers favored in seven of their fi nal No looking down the road. should get plenty of chances eight, putting them in prime Shazier stopped playing the to prove it over the next eight position to claim home-fi eld “if we do this, then we do that” weeks as they prepare to face advantage for the playoffs if thing a while ago. Call it the just two teams currently with they stay healthy and on task. residue of too many Sundays winning records and a steady “I’ve always felt like I’ve stumbling when the Steelers stream of backup quarterbacks been in the driver’s seat,” coach expected to sprint, a lesson the starting on Sunday against Mike Tomlin said. “That’s just AFC North leaders are relent- Jacoby Brissett and the Colts my mentality even when I’m in lessly reminding themselves of (3-6). the backseat.” heading into a second half that Brissett has played in all of Which Pittsburgh is decid- doesn’t look nearly as daunting 10 NFL games. Brett Hundley, edly not. in November as it did in August. who comes to Heinz Field on Yet the Steelers are taking “Honestly, I think every- the last Sunday with the Green pains to not get ahead of body’s focused right now on Bay Packers in November, has themselves. Page B6 samoa news,Friday, November 10, 2017 Employment Opportunity PJ Corporation is looking for a CHEF with at least 3 to 5 years experience. Send resume to PO Box 1446 or call 633-1999 for more information.
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Do you have ROACH, ANT, FLEAS, TICKS, TERMITE, Nico Walther, right, and Christian Poser, of Germany, pose after placing first at the World Cup RATS, AND OTHER PEST PROBLEMS? bobsled opener in Lake Placid, N.Y., Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. Nick Cunningham, second from left, • Call for a FREE PEST EVALUATION OR NO and Ryan Bailey, of the United States, placed second. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan) OBLIGATION INSPECTION • We do GROUND TERMITE TREATMENT & CONSTRUCTION PRE_TREATMENTS For Holcomb: US gets 3 medals • We provide services for Houses, Boats, Cars, Offices, Warehouses, Storage, Restaurants, Furniture in World Cup bobsled opener pieces, stores and cafeteria and health clinics. LAKE PLACID, N.Y. one spot behind the German Humphries’ two-run time (AP) — Some of Steven Hol- team of Nico Walther and was 1:54.40. comb’s ashes are scattered at Christian Poser. Walther and She edged longtime friend Mount Van Hoevenberg, the Poser, the husband of U.S. and rival Meyers Taylor, who track where the longtime U.S. women’s bobsled pilot Jamie paired with Gibbs to finish in Broncos’ defense bobsled driver dominated like Greubel Poser, finished two 1:54:43 — with a start record no other for about the last two runs in 1 minutes, 51.92 sec- in there as well. Germany got decades. His initials are on the onds. Cunningham and Bailey the bronze, with Stephanie looks to rebound speedsuits that his teammates — a U.S. Olympian in track at Schneider and Lisa Marie will wear this season. His words the London Games — finished Buchwitz finishing in 1:54.60 still echo in their heads. in 1:52.03. and nipping Greubel Poser and He’s gone. “I needed this to, I don’t Aja Evans of the U.S. by 0.01 after pride was hit He’s clearly not forgotten. want to say resurrect my career, seconds. For the first time in nearly but last year was so hard men- “I love this track just as much two decades, the U.S. raced in a tally, emotionally,” said Cun- as anybody,” said Humphries, ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) “The swag is always there,” World Cup bobsled competition ningham, who matched his best whose hair was dyed in the — The typically talkative Aqib said defensive coordinator Joe without Holcomb — the three- World Cup finish after spending colors of the South Korean Talib has been noticeably quiet Woods, whose team allowed a time Olympic medalist — on the some of last season racing in flag in a nod to the upcoming all week. season-high 197 yards rushing roster. They took three of the six the lesser international tiers. “I Pyeongchang Olympics. “I’ve There wasn’t much for the along with the first three rushing available medals Thursday, a regained the love of the sport.” been driving it for numerous standout cornerback to say after TDs of the season. “The guys silver in women’s bobsled from Bascue got on a World Cup years and I’m really happy to an abysmal performance by are just frustrated.” the pairing of Elana Meyers podium for the first time. do it justice today.” a usually dependable Denver No one more so than outside Taylor and Lauren Gibbs, silver “Amazing feeling,” Bascue It was the 13th time that Broncos defense. No fingers to linebacker Von Miller, who in two-man from Nick Cun- said. “A little bit of an emo- Humphries and Meyers Taylor point. compared giving up that many ningham and Ryan Bailey, and tional race, my first race without finished first and second ina For years, Denver’s “D’’ points to getting “punched in bronze from Codie Bascue and Holcy, but I took that and kind World Cup, world champion- propped up this team as the the stomach.” Carlo Valdes. of used the emotion and it’s nice ship or Olympic competition. offense sputtered. But allowing “It’s one of the biggest losses “We miss him every day,” to be on the podium for the first Humphries now has won seven 51 points and 419 yards in of my career,” Miller said. said brakeman Steven Langton, time.” of those, Meyers Taylor six. a 51-23 loss at Philadelphia “It’s not something you totally who unretired a year ago with It was far from a first podium “She had a good day. I didn’t stripped the Broncos of their forget. I’m sure as a team, as hopes of racing with Holcomb trip for Kaillie Humphries, who have a great day. usual bravado. a defense, you forget and stuff this season and was sixth with went to bobsled school in Lake That’s kind of how it goes,” Hence, Talib’s hushed like that. But me, being the driver Justin Olsen in his first Placid and clearly paid attention Meyers Taylor said. “I don’t demeanor. guy I am, I’m always going to World Cup since 2014. “I miss in class. expect this to be the trend, “Kind of half-focused, half remember that, never want to him every day. We’re going to The two-time reigning though.” still (ticked) off,” explained experience that again, use that do the best job we can to honor Olympic champion from Greubel Poser, who won at Talib, whose Broncos (3-5) host to drive me going forward. him throughout the season.” Canada got her season off to Lake Placid each of the last two New England (6-2) on Sunday “We have high-character Holcomb died unexpect- a winning start, teaming with seasons, settled for fourth on night.“We’re human. It’s prob- guys in the locker room who edly in his sleep in May at his Melissa Lotholz to win gold at her 34th birthday. ably been a long time, but it def- have fought through adversity dorm room inside the Olympic Mount Van Hoevenberg in the “So much went into pre- initely happened before. We’re before. I wouldn’t replace any Training Center, where USA World Cup women’s bobsled paring for this season, it was human. We’re pros. We’re pro- of these guys going into the Bobsled and Skeleton has its season-opener. different for a lot of different fessional and like I said, you put next game.” offices and where many sliders It was the fourth time reasons for us,” Evans said. “I your head back down and you The path gets even tougher live, lift and sleep when they’re Humphries won in Lake Placid, think to get over this first hurdle work, man. You come out and with Tom Brady on deck. The in Lake Placid. Holcomb won where she drove a bobsled for with this first race in Lake you have a great day.” Patriots have long been a gauge the two-man World Cup gold the first time in 2006 and quickly Placid, it was big just to get it As for the swagger of the for the Broncos, and this time at Lake Placid a year ago, and became one of the sport’s stars. out of the way. NFL’s second-ranked defense, they’re out to halt a four-game Cunningham nearly followed “To beat the Americans Now we can move on and well, that’s still very much losing streak and salvage their suit Thursday. on any track is difficult,” keep pursuing Pyeongchang.” intact. season. He had to settle for second, Humphries said. samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Page B7 Broncos’ defense looks to rebound after pride was hit ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) of my career,” Miller said. — The typically talkative Aqib “It’s not something you totally Talib has been noticeably quiet forget. I’m sure as a team, as all week. a defense, you forget and stuff There wasn’t much for the like that. But me, being the standout cornerback to say after guy I am, I’m always going to an abysmal performance by remember that, never want to a usually dependable Denver experience that again, use that Broncos defense. No fi ngers to to drive me going forward. point. “We have high-character For years, Denver’s “D’’ guys in the locker room who propped up this team as the have fought through adversity offense sputtered. But allowing before. I wouldn’t replace any 51 points and 419 yards in of these guys going into the a 51-23 loss at Philadelphia next game.” stripped the Broncos of their The path gets even tougher usual bravado. with Tom Brady on deck. The Switzerland’s Yann Sommer greets Ricardo Rodriguez aft er the World Cup qualifying play- Hence, Talib’s hushed Patriots have long been a gauge off fi rst leg soccer match between Northern Ireland and Switzerland at Windsor Park in Belfast, demeanor. for the Broncos, and this time Northern Ireland, Th ursday Nov. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison) “Kind of half-focused, half they’re out to halt a four-game still (ticked) off,” explained losing streak and salvage their Talib, whose Broncos (3-5) host season. New England (6-2) on Sunday “If we come out on that stage Switzerland beats Northern Ire- night. Sunday night and if we’re able “We’re human. It’s probably to get a win, man, the swag, the been a long time, but it defi - energy in this locker room, it’ll land on contentious penalty nitely happened before. We’re sky-rocket,” Talib said. “It’s human. We’re pros. We’re pro- the perfect game. It’s what we BELFAST, Northern Ire- fast was worse.“It’s a worse cate of it.”VAR is still at the fessional and like I said, you put need. Powerhouse, put them in land (AP) — Northern Ireland decision because the referee has experimental stage and is cur- your head back down and you front of us, man, see what we’re defender Jonny Evans thinks the actually made a call,” Evans rently being used in the German work, man. You come out and going to do.” contentious penalty awarded for said. “It’s different if he didn’t Bundesliga and Italian Serie A you have a great day.” Although his defense was handball during his team’s 1-0 see it, (but) he’s claiming that among other leagues around As for the swagger of the shredded by Carson Wentz loss to Switzerland on Thursday he did see something that didn’t the world. It will be seen at the NFL’s second-ranked defense, and the Eagles, coach Vance was “a worse decision” than the happen, and that’s the hardest World Cup fi nals, but that was well, that’s still very much Joseph isn’t worried about the Thierry Henry handball which bit to take. no consolation for O’Neill’s intact. Broncos’ psyche. deprived neighboring Republic “It’s strange because I had team on Thursday. “The swag is always there,” “It’s a confi dent group. It’s of Ireland a spot at the 2010 a feeling the referee knew that “It should be used for any- said defensive coordinator Joe been a dominant group for a World Cup. he had made a wrong decision thing which is a defi ning deci- Woods, whose team allowed a long time,” Joseph said. “It’s A volley by Xherdan Shaqiri and I’m sure he was getting sion in the game, which is season-high 197 yards rushing a group that believes they can struck the shoulder of Evans’ feed information throughout clearly what we saw tonight,” along with the fi rst three rushing play well all the time. It hap- brother Corey as the Northern the game and he could tell with O’Neill said. “A penalty in TDs of the season. “The guys pens. They had a great game Ireland midfi elder attempted to everybody else’s reaction that those circumstances and if you are just frustrated.” plan. They made some plays block the shot. Romanian ref- maybe he had made the wrong are going to give it, VAR clearly No one more so than outside on us. We had some unfortu- eree Ovidiu Hategan pointed call.”Northern Ireland manager would have cleared that up and linebacker Von Miller, who nate penalties that led to touch- to the spot, sparking angry pro- Michael O’Neill bemoaned the said it’s clearly not a penalty.” compared giving up that many downs. That’s always an issue, tests from the Northern Ireland lack of a Video Assistant Ref- Swiss manager Vladimir points to getting “punched in but they’re confi dent. They players. Ricardo Rodriguez duly eree (VAR) technology in the Petkovic said the penalty deci- the stomach.” want a chance to show it on converted in the 58th minute for World Cup playoff series. sion shouldn’t overshadow the “It’s one of the biggest losses Sunday.” an away goal that put Switzer- “It’s just staggering in this performance of his team. land in good position going into day and age when the stakes “After all we deserved to the return leg of qualifying for are so high at this level of the win,” he said. “We should have its fourth consecutive World game that something like that is scored more, (but) sadly we Cup. In 2009, striker Thierry a game-changer,” O’Neill said. missed.”Switzerland dominated Henry’s infamous and delib- “I spent three hours in a con- the match with a demonstra- erate handball set up the goal ference the other week at FIFA tion of one-touch football to that sent France to the 2010 on Video Assistant Refereeing pick apart the defense in the World Cup at the expense of the (VAR) and certainly when you fi rst half, helped by the fact that Republic of Ireland. see what happened tonight you Northern Ireland afforded them Evans thinks the call in Bel- would certainly be an advo- far too much space.
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FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2016, fi le photo, New York Jets tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (88) watches during the fi rst half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif. Seferian-Jenkins will play in Tampa Bay on Sunday for the fi rst time since off -fi eld issues got him cut by the Buccaneers a year ago. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File) Seferian-Jenkins returning to Tampa thankful to be with Jets FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Austin didn’t hold up my end of the bargain,” Seferian- Seferian-Jenkins is going back to Tampa Bay a Jenkins said. different person than the one who left there just There were questions about his mental over a year ago. approach, and concerns about being out of shape. The New York Jets tight end is a changed Alcohol was a big problem, and it all came to a man, both mentally and physically. He’s beating head with the arrest in Florida. the personal demons that threatened to derail his “When someone gives up on you, they believe NFL career and, more importantly, his life. you won’t get better and that you can’t pull your- “Unfortunately, I had to go down some pretty self out of whatever hole you’re in,” Seferian- crappy roads and I had to go through some unfor- Jenkins said. tunate things, all by my choice,” Seferian-Jenkins “To be here, standing here, competing at the said. level I am, playing on such a great team, that in “But all the bridges I burned brought me here itself is a win and says they were wrong. That in to be a New York Jet, to be in the best city in the itself says they were wrong. That in itself speaks world, best organization in the league, the best volumes about my character. That speaks vol- coaches. It’s really phenomenal how life works.” umes of this organization, that they can bring a Seferian-Jenkins was a disappointment when guy in like myself and help mold me into what the Buccaneers parted ways with him following a I’m today.” DUI arrest in September 2016, capping a tumul- After coming to the Jets a few days after tuous time during which he wondered whether being cut, Seferian-Jenkins began working football would even be an option again. on improving himself. He sought help for his Looking back now, he has no regrets about alcohol addiction and began taking his health how things played out. more seriously. “It was a tough time in my life, it was a dark Seferian-Jenkins had minimal impact as a time in my life, and I give myself a lot of credit player last season for the Jets, fi nishing with just for pulling myself out of it and making adjust- 10 catches for 110 yards in seven games while ments and changes and being where I’m at also dealing with hamstring issues. today,” Seferian-Jenkins said. But he showed promise, both on the fi eld and “That’s really the cool thing to look back on. off, and New York wanted him to stick around Obviously, things didn’t go well. It wasn’t how this season in new coordinator John Morton’s I wanted things to go and not how they wanted offense. He dropped more than 30 pounds and things to go, but we can’t rewrite the past. We has been sober since early last winter. can only write our futures and that starts here “What you’re doing in essence is trying to being in the present moment. invest in the person, but of course he’s the one “God, it feels good to be a Jet.” who has to do the heavy lifting and he’s done It took a lot of hard work for Seferian-Jenkins that,” general manager Mike Maccagnan said. to reach this point, where he could look back on “But honestly when you see where he is in his mistakes and know that they helped set up the terms of not only what he’s done on the fi eld but success he is having today. just as a person, it’s actually something you feel He leads the Jets with a career-high 33 recep- very good about. Those are issues he’s going to tions for 221 yards and three touchdowns despite deal with the rest of his life, but we’ll be as sup- missing the fi rst two games of the season because portive as we can of him to help him with any- of a suspension that stemmed from his time with thing he needs.” the Buccaneers. Seferian-Jenkins has gone from troubled talent He’ll step on the fi eld at Raymond James Sta- to inspirational fan favorite. He regularly posts dium on Sunday for the fi rst time as an opponent positive messages on his Instagram and Twitter — with a chance to get a measure of revenge on pages, things that help him begin each day — and Tampa Bay for giving up on him. might help others who are experiencing the kind “I was thinking about this the other day: Am of tough, dark moments like he dealt with not too I going to feel some type of way about it? Will I long ago. want to do a little extra?” Seferian-Jenkins said. “I’m thankful I got the help that help put me “But that’s not me. I’m going to prepare the same on this path and I’m going to stay on this path,” way that I always prepare.” Seferian-Jenkins said. “I’ve got to give a lot of He was a second-round draft pick of the Buc- credit to Mike, the upper management, the owner, caneers in 2014 out of the University of Wash- coaches and my teammates. Those people are ington, expected to become a key part of Tampa instrumental in helping me change. Those guys Bay’s offense. were right there with me and didn’t give up on Instead, he struggled on and off the fi eld. me as a person and I think that’s why I’m playing “I had off-the-fi eld issues and I understand I better than I ever have before. samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Page B11
Samoan military families stationed at Fort Belvoir, Virginia are proud of their kids who recently won the Fort Belvoir Soccer Championship, defeating Team USA 7-0 and finishing the season with a 7-1-1 record. Head coach for the 12U Fort Belvoir Sharks, Joseph Lei-Sam said, “I’m extremely proud of our Samoan kids, who make up about half of our team.” Samoan kids on the team include: Amani and Malia Lei-Sam, Elora Ta’ala, Alofa Galoia, Christaleigh and Christian Amilale, and Bryn Sake. [photo: courtesy] Giants-49ers set to wage Colts continue searching for historic battle of the worsts
SANTA CLARA, Calif. a win and just have that one- way to stop Steelers’ offense (AP) — The New York Giants game mentality.” INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — to play better.” Indy’s pass defense is ranked are coming off a 34-point loss In that last game between Chuck Pagano has never been A lot better.Since taking the No. 31 and the Colts (3-6) cut at home, have several key inept teams, Cleveland (1-8) one to play by the numbers. Colts’ job in 2012, Pagano, the their top cornerback, Vontae players on injured reserve, and beat Buffalo (0-9) to give And he’s not starting now. former Baltimore Ravens coor- Davis , on Thursday. have won one game in a rough interim coach Marty Schotten- So rather than remind his dinator, has faced the Steelers But the AFC North-leading first half of the season. heimer his first win as an NFL players of what happened the three times. Steelers (6-2) haven’t exactly As bad as things are for the coach. last three times Pittsburgh Indy has lost all three by a been clicking on all cylinders Giants, they are even worse for The 13-10 game wasn’t and Indianapolis met, Pagano cumulative score of 124-51, the yet.While Brown leads the the San Francisco 49ers (0-9), exactly a barn-burner as the skipped right through the intros last two coming by a total of 56 league in receptions (57) and who are still seeking their first only TDs were scored on and got down to business. points.Ben Roethlisberger and yards (835) and Le’Veon Bell is win under coach Kyle Sha- fumble returns, with the win- “I could throw those (game Antonio Brown have master- third in rushing nahan. They lost three more ning points coming when tapes) up there. I mean, those fully dissected the Colts’ sec- (760 yards), Roethlisberger players to season-ending inju- Ernest Byner picked up team- guys know what it is,” Pagano ondary, turning potentially com- has thrown 10 touchdown ries this week to raise their total mate Willis Adams’ fumble and said. “Everybody understands petitive games into blowouts. passes, nine interceptions, and to a league-high 18 players on raced 55 yards for the score. what’s coming to town. We’ve When they get their next is ranked among the bottom injured reserve. Right now, 49ers coach talked about it. You don’t need shot Sunday, the tale of the fourth of the league’s starting The game Sunday between Kyle Shanahan would take that to beat a dead horse. We’ve got tape doesn’t look much better. quarterbacks. these former NFC powers isn’t kind of win for the first in his exactly a marquee matchup. In career and help validate owner fact, this is the first time since Jed York’s decision to hire him ➧ 1984 that teams with only one last offseason. BJ McKenzie… combined win have met this “It’s hard after each game Continued from page 1 late in the season. to look at the owners and say regardless of your situation and my Polynesian community.” He is asking the community to “Go out there, get a win we’re sorry. I know we didn’t circumstances, you can achieve “Fitness is my outlet, it’s cast votes for him at
testament to his character and Halladay to be remembered love for his teammates.” Halladay pitched for Toronto from 1998-2008 and Tuesday at Phillies’ spring home for Philadelphia from 2009-13, CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) plane he was piloting crashed going 203-105. He threw a per- — A celebration of Roy Hal- into the Gulf of Mexico.“We fect game in 2010 and that fall laday’s life will take place next remember him as an amazing pitched only the second post- Tuesday at Spectrum Field, father, loving husband and season no-hitter in big league the spring training home of the loyal friend,” his family said history.“He was an amazing Philadelphia Phillies. in a statement Thursday. “He coach for many youth teams, The two-time Cy Young described each achievement as always showing patience Award winner died this week a team effort rather than an indi- and encouragement while at age 40 when the private vidual accomplishment, a true reminding each child that they all had a role to play. Page B12 samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Alabama’s Avery Johnson prepares to clear latest hurdles TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — and right now that’s a big if — Nick Saban has been known — makes the upcoming season to recruit a few good players, so a question mark. it shouldn’t come as a surprise Before the uncertainty, he wants Avery Johnson on his Johnson appeared to have a team. team with the potential to make No, not Alabama’s foot- the Tide’s first NCAA Tourna- ball team — the 52-year-old ment since 2012. Johnson is a little long in the Alabama has sold a pro- tooth for that. gram-record 6,200 season But Saban likes the former tickets. Johnson led the Tide to NBA point guard to be on his the SEC tournament semifinals squad during offseason staff last season and received a two- basketball games at Coleman year contract extension through Coliseum. Saban likes to win, 2023 in August. something Johnson knows a Johnson’s high energy is a little about. big reason for that. He’s been Johnson went from under- selling the program to both fans sized, franchise-swapping free and recruits like Sexton and agent to NBA champion as a guard John Petty. player and reached the NBA “Coach’s personality is FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2017, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) hands Finals in his first full season as a really outgoing, energetic,” off in the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in New Orleans. The Saints head coach. Now, he’s trying to Norris said. “He’s an easy have won six straight and feature a dynamic Brees-led offense that ranks second in the NFL in yards take Alabama’s basketball pro- person to talk to, easy person gained. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File) gram to heights it hasn’t seen in to be around. People want to be a while. around him, like to talk to him. This is the season the He’s just got an outgoing per- Bills brace for steady Brees former San Antonio Spurs sonality. It helps him, of course, guard has been pointing to. talking to the media, talking The Crimson Tide has a highly to the fans, trying to sell the rated recruiting class coming program. as Saints come marching in in and every major contributor “And the talent he’s brought returning from last year. Ala- in. It’s probably the best bama is picked to finish fourth recruiting class Alabama’s ever ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. time going against this type of Saints’ offensive line has been in the Southeastern Conference had.” (AP) — Don’t bother asking offense, is what it takes to have in constant flux because of inju- and just missed cracking the Johnson is used to over- Sean McDermott if he’s glanced any type of success against it.” ries to left tackle Terron Arm- preseason AP Top 25. coming obstacles on and off the where the Bills are in the stand- Brees has been efficient in stead, right tackle Zach Strief, “We were just kind of court. ings after matching their best completing nearly 72 percent of and right guard Larry Warford. piecing it together trying to get The 5-foot-11 point guard first-half record in 17 years. his passes with 13 touchdowns Rookie Ryan Ramczyk has had to Year 3, where we could have was undrafted out of Southern Buffalo’s rookie coach shook with four interceptions, while to start at both tackle spots. a blend of freshmen and a blend University, where he twice his head, no, before saying he’s being sacked a league-low eight Andrus Peat has moved back of guys that had already been led the nation in assists. He far too consumed with pre- times. The Saints also feature and forth between left guard in our program for a year or changed teams six times in his paring to host the NFC South- a productive duo at running and left tackle. Senio Kelemete two,” Johnson said in a recent first six seasons and helped the leading Saints on Sunday. New back. Veteran Mark Ingram and has had to play left and right interview. “We think we’re at Spurs win an NBA title in his Orleans has an offense that gave rookie Alvin Kamara have com- guard. that stage now to keep trending fourth stop with the franchise. McDermott fits during his pre- bined for 852 yards rushing and Center Max Unger has been upward.” Only the second sub-6-footer vious six years as Carolina’s seven touchdowns, and another the stabilizing force, playing all But that trajectory has poten- to play in 1,000 NBA games, the defensive coordinator. 533 yards receiving and two eight games since having off- tially been thrown off course “Little General” led the Dallas “Drew Brees, Sean Payton,” touchdowns by Kamara. season foot surgery. by injury and a national fed- Mavericks to their first NBA he said, referring to the Saints If it’s any consolation to “We’ve had a tough run,” eral investigation into college Finals in 2005-06 after fin- quarterback and coach, while McDermott, Payton joked he Unger said. “It is kind of a tes- basketball. ishing out the previous season rolling his eyes. “How’s your was happy to see the Panthers tament to the depth that we have Alabama had declared as interim coach, then went on week look?” in suggesting his coordinator leave the division and the depth we have been able freshman point guard Collin to coach the Nets. Alabama is is filled. upon being hired by the Bills in to build here, and have guys Sexton, one of the nation’s top his first college coaching job. New Orleans (6-2) has won January. come in and play out of posi- 10 recruits, ineligible. Ath- “I’ve been competing my six straight and features an “Once every four years is tion and not really have a drop letic director Greg Byrne said whole life, playing in the NBA offense that ranks second in the better than (facing him) twice in production.” Thursday night that Sexton will undrafted, being named the NFL in yards gained. every year,” Payton said. “He’s BIG BENJAMIN: Receiver only miss one game, under a Mavericks coach without any Buffalo (5-3) has been one done a fantastic job as a defen- Kelvin Benjamin is set to make suspension for violating NCAA head coaching experience. And of the league’s midseason sur- sive coordinator, and now you his Bills debut after being rules. on and on,” Johnson said. prises in overcoming a major can see his imprint on this team acquired in a trade with Carolina The school determined he In April 2015, Johnson took offseason overhaul. very quickly.” on Oct. 31. He has 17 catches was an unnamed player men- over at Alabama, a school more The Bills, however, remain Some things to watch out for for 192 yards and touchdown in tioned in a federal complaint known for football, and has a work in progress, particularly Sunday: five career games against New outlining charges against four embraced both that “other” sport on defense, where they feature PREACHING PATIENCE: Orleans, including two catches college basketball assistants and life coaching in the college six new starters from last year Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alex- for 8 yards in September before and others in September, ESPN ranks. Spurs coach Gregg Popo- and are coming off a sloppy ander says the defense can’t leaving with a left knee injury. reported Tuesday. Alabama vich believes Johnson has the 34-21 loss at the New York Jets hit the panic button against the At 6-foot-5, Benjamin pres- basketball administrator Kobie personality and organizational on Nov. 2. Saints as happened against the ents a matchup problem, some- Baker resigned after the school’s skills to thrive in Tuscaloosa. McDermott’s focus is solely Jets. Missed tackles led to Buf- thing quarterback Tyrod Taylor internal review following the “He’s not just an excellent on the Saints, a team he faced falo surrendering a season-high hopes to exploit. release of that complaint.Last coach, but I can see him being twice a season and enjoyed a 194 yards rushing against New “If you look at the plays season’s top scorer, forward an excellent recruiter also,” 7-5 record against while with York. he’s made over his career, he’s Braxton Key, had surgery on Popovich said. “He’s a really the division rival Panthers. “Having experienced that, definitely made a bunch of con- his left knee Tuesday and could personable young man and it The challenge in prepping a we just want to make sure tested throws,” Taylor said. be back in about four weeks, takes time to get the talent and non-conference opponent such nobody panics and we don’t “Just give him a chance, his ball Johnson said Wednesday. create the culture and he’s not as Buffalo is getting his players lose our confidence,” Alexander or nobody’s.” Guard/forward Riley Norris and skipped any steps. He’s method- to appreciate how dynamic the said. “They’re a good team, TAKEAWAYS: The Bills’ guard Ar’Mond Davis are also ically done both, establishing a Saints are under Brees. understand that, but let’s go 17 takeaways (11 interceptions, battling injuries, but Johnson culture and getting talent into “Seeing it on TV is one back there and hit them in the six fumbles) rank second in the hopes they’ll return to practice the program. With his expertise, thing, seeing it live is another,” mouth and get something going league, though they turned the next week. they’re going to do nothing but McDermott said. “One of the for us and not dwell on that last ball over a season-high three But, as Johnson says, “Life continue to get better as you’ve hardest parts to get people to drive.” times against the Jets. is not always a perfect world.” seen every year. I’m thrilled for understand, especially your first SHUFFLED LINE: The Whether all that works out him.” samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Page B13 Page B14 samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Universal Crossword FRIDAY, Edited by Timothy Parker November 10, 2017 NOVEMBER ACROSS 46 Curving 13 Joule 38 Rustic 10, 2017 1 Window inward fraction roofing part 48 Most in 18 Squeal 39 Tic ___ toe 5 Nike need of 19 “The ___ 42 “Down in offering a towel Cometh” front!” 9 Ecological 49 Miner’s 22 Relaxing 44 Tastelessly community quest place showy 14 Famed 50 Oh so 23 Hybrid 45 Heaviness Happy Birthday: Mull over what you want to achieve and consider how to best reach your desti- canal stylish citrus fruit 47 Swift space nation. Don’t expect others to see things your way. Sensitive issues will surface that will require your 15 Time in 51 Dream 24 Neighbor of traveler undivided attention. 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Discipline and self- 43 ___ carte to ___” awareness will help you overcome temptation. ✸✸✸✸✸ 44 Nuts about 11 Asian sash CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Not everyone will be happy with the decisions you make. Part- 45 Moose 12 Chess 11/9 relative piece © 2017 Andrews McMeel Syndication nerships will be on shaky ground and disappointment is apparent. Avoid getting into a debate. Wait www.upuzzles.com until you have proof that you made the right choice. Keep the peace. Romance is encouraged. 3 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take emotional and fi nancial matters seriously. Stress will lead to ill health and will escalate a situation that is already on shaky ground. Use your intelligence and do 11/10 CITY SLICKED By Timothy E. Parker whatever it takes to physically improve any situation that disturbs you. ✸✸✸ PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Business trips and communication are highlighted, but be careful not to give anyone access to your personal information or passwords. Caution should be taken when dealing with your peers. Look inward for answers. ✸✸✸ Dear Abby by Abigail Van Buren SISTER TAKES FRIEND TO TASK FOR MISSING BROTHER’S FUNERAL DEAR ABBY: I missed the funeral of a long-time family friend, “Tom,” because I foolishly relied on one of my relatives to let me know when the service was and she didn’t. I had to go out of town two days after Tom died, but I should have called someone before I left so I could revise my travel plans. I was so sure my family would let me know. Out of embarrassment, I compounded the mistake by not contacting Tom’s sister when I returned two days later and realized I had missed everything. When I fi nally spoke with her, she was furious with me, for which I don’t blame her. When I tried to explain, she misconstrued everything I tried to say and accused me of “just making excuses.” She went on and on for so long I was shocked by how upset she was. I’m not an important person to Tom’s family even though he was special to me, so I’m not sure why she’s so upset with me. I don’t know what to do because the more I try to communicate, the more irrational she gets. I’m mourning Tom, who was like an uncle to me, and I want to make it up to his family. He had been sick for a long time, so his death wasn’t a surprise. I see some of his relatives quite often and I don’t know how to approach them when I see them next. Any ideas? -- ANGUISHED IN NEW YORK DEAR ANGUISHED: Attendance at funerals is not compulsory. Your reason for missing Tom’s funeral was legitimate. Many people skip funerals because they prefer to remember the deceased as they were instead of in a coffi n. Tom’s sister is grieving for her brother and taking her pain out on you. What she said was out of line and you do not have to apologize further. When you see the other family members, extend your condolences, tell them you were out of town at the time of his funeral and that you are sorry you were unable to be there to support them. Period. DEAR ABBY: My husband of 17 years has been cheating on me and is continuing to cheat. His older sister also cheated on her husband for many years with multiple men, so cheating must run in their DNA. Because of our unhappy marriages, my brother-in-law and I began talking, sharing our pain and regret about marrying the wrong people. Because of our conversations we became friends and soulmates. We both have deep wounds no one else understands. Ultimately, we became physically attracted to each other. Is it wrong that we are falling in love? Both of us want to be legitimately together, but at the same time we are afraid family around us will reject us. -- CHEATING FAMILY DEAR CHEATING FAMILY: Why would the family around you reject you? What has happened is understandable. Surely the family is aware that both your spouses have cheated for years. I would, however, caution that it would be better for you two to avoid acting on your physical attraction until after you have both fi led for divorce -- not only to protect each other’s reputations but also because cheating does not run in YOUR DNA. samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Page B15 Page B16 samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017
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