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Monday, August 5, 2013

'Love Potion No. 9' singer sues over Clovers' name

WASHINGTON (AP) ? Harold Winley sang "Love Potion No. 9" and other hits with the R&B group The Clovers in the 1950s, but now the 80-year-old says another group is trying to keep him from performing using the band's name.

Winley says he was in his teens when he and four other singers started performing as The Clovers in the Washington area. The R&B group played at New York's Apollo Theater, eventually signed with Atlantic Records and celebrated when "Love Potion No. 9" became their biggest hit in 1959.

"It was great," said Winley, who now lives in Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. "We didn't make no money but we had a lot of fun."

The group's success fell off in the 1960s, however. And that's when things got more complicated, leading to a lawsuit filed earlier this year in federal court in Washington.

Winley and another band mate, Harold Lucas, went on to perform with separate musical groups that called themselves The Clovers, and Harold Lucas' group eventually trademarked the name in the 1980s. Lucas died in 1994, but two of the men he trademarked the group's name with continue to use it when performing.

Winley says the group has threatened venues who have booked him when he's used The Clovers' name, forcing organizers to cancel his shows at least twice. That's why he filed his lawsuit.

"It is our position that when people come to see The Clovers they expect that they are going to see Harold Winley or another original member of The Clovers," said Winley's lawyer, Brad Newberg.

Winley says his bass voice is still strong and he'd like to perform as much as possible. But if he goes on stage, he said, "I want to go on stage as The Clovers." He recently tried filing a trademark application for "The Original Clovers featuring Harold Winley" but was denied.

A lawyer representing the two men who hold The Clovers trademark did not return several telephone calls and an e-mail requesting comment. The attorney previously filed a court document asking that the lawsuit be dismissed.

The song "Love Potion No. 9" was written and composed by Mike Stoller and Jerry Leiber, the duo behind many of Elvis Presley's biggest hits. The lighthearted song is about a man looking for love who visits a gypsy, who says "what you need is Love Potion Number Nine." He starts "kissing everything in sight" until he kisses a police officer, who the singer explains "broke my little bottle of Love Potion Number Nine."

After The Clovers' version rocketed up the charts in 1959, the song was covered by various groups and singers, most notably England's The Searchers, who had a hit version of it a few years later. The Clovers' version was later featured in George Lucas' iconic 1973 film "American Graffiti." It was later the title of a 1992 Sandra Bullock romantic comedy.

Charles Stevens, one of the group members from Lucas' Clovers, called the lawsuit "frivolous." Stevens, who lives in Washington, said Winley is not an "original Clover" because he didn't start with the group until the late 1940s. Lucas and three others were performing as the Four Clovers before Winley joined.

"All of a sudden he wants to come back and be The Clovers again," Stevens said, adding that his group has had the trademark for decades and now performs two or three times a year.

He says he doesn't mind if Winley uses the name "The Clovers," but he has a problem with the word "original." Stevens says his group had a former agent who may have called venues that booked Winley, but Stevens says he never personally blocked Winley from booking shows.

Both sides have agreed to mediation and will meet Monday to see if they can work things out.

Said Stevens: "We really do want to get this behind us."

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Source: http://news.yahoo.com/love-potion-no-9-singer-sues-over-clovers-214229643.html

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Bangkok braces for political street protests

BANGKOK (AP) ? Thailand's capital braced Sunday for possible unrest in the week ahead, with street protests expected over moves in parliament that could eventually lead to a pardon for ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

By late Sunday afternoon, as many as 2,000 protesters calling themselves the People's Army Against the Thaksin Regime had turned up for a peaceful rally in a Bangkok park. But bigger and more militant protests are expected when parliament on Wednesday begins debating an amnesty bill that would cover people arrested for political activities since the 2006 military coup that ousted Thaksin for alleged corruption and disrespect to the monarchy.

Thaksin was later sentenced to two years in jail on a conflict of interest charge, but escaped punishment by living abroad in self-imposed exile. The amnesty bill would not cover Thaksin, but his opponents fear that if it passes, it would set a precedent and pave the way for another measure pardoning him. The bill was proposed by a lawmaker from the ruling Pheu Thai Party, which is headed by Thaksin's sister, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

The unease caused by the specter of protests reflects Thailand's failure to achieve political reconciliation after the coup, with Thaksin's supporters and opponents battling for power since his ouster. In 2010, about 90 people were killed when Thaksin's supporters occupied part of downtown Bangkok for around two months before being swept away by the army. In 2008, Thaksin's opponents occupied the prime minister's offices for about three months and Bangkok's two airports for a week.

Thaksin is a highly polarizing figure who won large majorities in winning office, especially from rural voters who gained from his populist policies. Critics accused him of corruption and abuse of power, charging he was imposing a "parliamentary dictatorship" and trying to usurp King Bhumibol Adulyadej's constitutional authority.

Even though Thaksin's political allies currently lead the government, they have not been able to push through measures allowing for his free return, thanks largely to opposition by royalists and the military.

While it is not clear how many protesters the opposition can muster, Yingluck's government is taking few chances.

This past week, it invoked the Internal Security Act in three Bangkok districts, citing the possibility of protest violence, and readied more than 30,000 police officers to provide safety at key locations, including the prime minister's office compound and parliament.

The act, in effect from Aug. 1-10, authorizes officials to seal off roads, take action against security threats, impose curfews and ban the use of electronic devices in designated areas. Peaceful and unarmed rallies are allowed under the law.

"We will take care of the protesters and will make sure ordinary people can commute and carry on their daily lives," Yingluck said during her weekly television talk show, aired Saturday morning. "I hope under these circumstances, we can get through the situation smoothly."

Sunday's protest, held in a part of Bangkok far from government offices, was low-key. The so-called People's Army is a fringe group, nominally led by former senior military officers with close ties to the country's royalist establishment. It has little of the organizing skill or appeal of the People's Alliance for Democracy, which led large-scale and effective anti-Thaksin protests before the coup in 2006, and again in 2008, when another pro-Thaksin government was in power. The alliance has not committed itself to taking part in the current round of protests.

One of the People's Army co-leaders, Banawit Kengrian, said Sunday that his protesters would stay overnight and remain as long as needed, adding that he wanted matters to end in seven days.

"Our goal is to unroot the so-called Thaksin regime from our country," he told reporters. "We do not aim to topple the government, but we cannot let them push for the bill by ignoring people's opinions and passing it with the parliamentary dictatorship they have."

Banawit would not say what the next move would be, saying he was afraid the protesters would be blocked by the government, and refused to comment on whether his group would march to parliament. He said, however, that the group had a strategy and would announce its plans 12 hours ahead of time.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/bangkok-braces-political-street-protests-110058861.html

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OH attorney general warns of military scams

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio's attorney general has warned members of the U.S. military and their families to be alert to consumer scams including some specifically targeting military personnel.

Attorney General Mike DeWine says some of the military-specific scams include targeting grandparents of military personnel. The scammers claim the consumer's grandchild in the military has been arrested and detained overseas and the grandparents must wire money.

Other scams involve family members of deployed service members being asked to send money so the service members can go on early leave.

DeWine encourages active-duty military members and their families to report any consumer complaints to his office. DeWine says his office offers a fast-track complaint process and some free legal services to military personnel.

Source: http://www.crescent-news.com/latest%20headlines/2013/08/04/oh-attorney-general-warns-of-military-scams

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Despite arsonist, LaFollette church starts anew

(WBIR-LaFollette) Members of a Campbell County church are ready for a new chapter, after a fire destroyed their church in December.

Investigators ruled the fire as arson.

More than seven months later, Fincastle Church of God will hold a dedication service in its new building on Saturday.

"It's a joy, joy to see it because there has been so much work put into it," Fincastle Church of God Pastor Mike Smith said.

The church is 20 ft. longer and 20 ft. wider than its previous building. It's also able to seat 235 people in the sanctuary, versus the 150 from before.

A surviving Bible and table from the fire will be on display in the foyer.

"There's a lot of stuff that was burned up besides the building, a lot of memories, a lot of stuff we had that can never be replaced. And now we're putting new stuff in and we're starting new," Pastor Smith said.

The church had been using the Fellowship Hall for services.

"We've actually gotten closer together and we haven't lost anyone through all this tragedy," said Bill Vance, a church member.

On Wednesday, John Scates with J.S. Audio put the finishing touches to the new sound system.

"Several days I've been here. There's always people coming through, church members and community members. They want to see how everything is progressing and it is very exciting," Scates said.

Fincastle Church of God will hold a dedication service, open to the public, at the church on Saturday at 5 p.m.

Pastor Smith said insurance covered $260,000 worth of damages; the church still owes the bank $170,000. Donations can be made to the church through First Community Trust Bank in LaFollette.

Source: http://scott.wbir.com/news/news/616982-despite-arsonist-lafollette-church-starts-anew

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Sunday, August 4, 2013

Report: Antawn Jamison to meet with Clippers head coach Doc Rivers

We?re at that time in the NBA offseason where there isn?t much going on, so any small bit of news of a free agent inching closer to deciding on a new destination becomes an element of interest.

The mini-frenzy created by Greg Oden?s signing with the Heat on Friday qualifies, considering he hasn?t played in the NBA the last three years and is still, even by his own account, a substantial ways away from contributing at the NBA level.

The interest surrounding Antawn Jamison isn?t nearly as strong, but with the list of contending teams he?s considering, he may be able to impact a playoff run, even at this late stage of his career.

The Clippers, as they did near the beginning of free agency, seem to be interested in Jamison?s services.

Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports reported that Doc Rivers is scheduled to have dinner with Jamison on Saturday ? presumably at an establishment with a slightly stronger menu selection than the Chili?s where Oden supposedly had dinner with Erik Spoelstra.

Jamison can still score, but defensively he is a liability, and that?s putting it mildly. But another veteran at the end of the bench for a team as deep as the Clippers can?t hurt, and if Rivers wants Jamison in place, he shouldn?t have much trouble convincing him to switch teams in Los Angeles.

Source: http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/03/report-antawn-jamison-to-meet-with-clippers-head-coach-doc-rivers/

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Chinese Taipei converts 13-point deficit to break hosts heart

Global Times - Saturday 3rd August, 2013

Chinese Taipei overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter with a furious rally to beat the Philippines 84-79 on Saturday night to remain unbeaten in the Asia Basketball Championship at the Mall of Asia Arena in the Philippines.Lu Cheng-Ju led Chinese Taipei with 22 points and hit six three-pointers to lead their comeback in the final quarter by outscoring the Filipinos, 29-11, in the ...