Chris Murray Reno Gazette Journal Published 1:00 p.m. UTC Aug 20, 2018 After finishing my AP Top 25 preseason ballot for this season, I decided to go back and look at how I did with my preseason poll last year. The four teams that reached the College Football Playoff – Alabama, Clemson, Oklahoma and Georgia – ranked first, sixth, eighth and 19th, respectively, in my preseason poll last season. Not bad, although it could have been better. Without further ado, here is my preseason Top 25 and All-American teams. Chris Murray’s preseason Top 25 1. Alabama: This is my seventh year voting in the AP poll, and I’ve probably put Alabama atop my ballot in six of those seasons. It’s usually a good bet. The defense will remain elite and although there’s a quarterback battle – between national title game hero Tua Tagovailoa and two-year starter Jalen Hurts – the offense will be fine (Tagovailoa will … [Read more...] about Who to watch: Chris Murray’s preseason AP Top 25 college football ballot
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AP Explains: The history of Korean family reunions
Hyung-jin Kim, Associated Press Published 2:57 am CDT, Monday, August 20, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-3', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 3', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: AP Image 1of/3 CaptionClose Image 1 of 3 South Koreans leave for North Korea to take part in family reunions with their North Korean family members at the customs, immigration and quarantine (CIQ) office in Goseong, South Korea, Monday, Aug. 20, 2018. About 200 South Koreans and their family members prepared to cross into North Korea on Monday for heart-wrenching meetings with relatives most haven't seen since they were separated by the turmoil of the Korean War. (Korea Pool/Yonhap via AP) less South Koreans leave for North Korea to take part in family reunions with their … [Read more...] about AP Explains: The history of Korean family reunions
APS applies for millions in safety upgrades
.......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ..........Copyright © 2018 Albuquerque JournalAlbuquerque Public Schools is seeking special legislative funding to help upgrade security at 70 schools across the 144-school district.APS’ proposal would spend a total of $13.2 million of combined state and district money for the upgrades. Plans include classroom door locks, fencing, card-access to front doors and secure front entryways.ADVERTISEMENTSchool districts are required to match a certain percentage, so 45 percent of the cost would be covered by APS, if approved, and the remaining 55 percent would be picked up by the state.Kizito Wijenje, APS executive director of capital master planning, said the district is prepared to cover its $5,950,723 portion for the project through money in its capital master plan budget.Jonathan Chamblin, … [Read more...] about APS applies for millions in safety upgrades
AP News in Brief 08-19-18
Nation and World News By Associated Press | Sunday, August 19, 2018, 12:05 a.m. Share this story Germany: No preparations made in case of alien landing BERLIN — The German government says it has made no preparations for the possibility that aliens might land in the European country. ADVERTISING In a response to questions from opposition Green Party lawmaker Dieter Janecek, the government said “there are no protocols or plans for a possible first contact with alien life.” Justifying that stance, the government added it believes “a first contact on German territory is extremely unlikely, based on today’s scientific knowledge.” Janecek linked the government’s responses to a media article Saturday. Separately, German news agency dpa reported Saturday the classic children’s book “The Little Prince” has been translated into Klingon — the fictitious language of the eponymous space race in the science … [Read more...] about AP News in Brief 08-19-18
AP sources: Cowboys’ Zack Martin should be OK for opener
AP Updated 10:02 p.m. UTC Aug 19, 2018 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Two people with knowledge of the diagnosis say Dallas Cowboys right guard Zack Martin has no structural damage in his hyperextended left knee and should be ready for the opener. Martin was injured in the second quarter of the Cowboys' 21-13 preseason loss to Cincinnati on Saturday night. The people told The Associated Press on Sunday that an MRI confirmed the Cowboys' belief that the injury wasn't serious. They spoke on condition of anonymity because there was no official update on Martin's status. The Cowboys open the season Sept. 9 at Carolina. Martin is the highest-paid guard in the NFL after signing a six-year, $84 million extension with $40 million guaranteed during the offseason. The 27-year-old has made the Pro Bowl all four seasons in Dallas and started all 67 games, including three playoff games. Martin was a first-round draft pick in 2014 and became the club's first rookie All-Pro selection in 35 years. … [Read more...] about AP sources: Cowboys’ Zack Martin should be OK for opener