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Paul Tassi, Contributor
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Last week I wrote an article commenting on the NRA's press conference in the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting which specifically blamed video games for being a large contributing factor in the violence. Larger than the guns used themselves, actually. The idea was that with games named things like "Bulletstorm "and "Mortal Kombat," how are impressionable children not supposed to grow up to be mass murderers?
As it turns out, it happens all the time. Nearly every time, in fact. Critics of video game violence tend to overlook the fact that for every crazed killer who is found to have played something like say, Starcraft, there are millions of players who don't do anything violent whatsoever.
But the same argument could be made for guns you say. For every person who causes violence to themselves or others with a gun, there are millions who don't, right? Well, let's look at the numbers, shall we? If we're correlating video games with violence, surely the countries that spend more on games should have proportionally similar amounts of violence, right?
Here we go:
The Five Biggest Video Game Markets in the World
1. United States – $13.6B
2. Japan – $7B
3. China – $6.8B
4. South Korea – $5B
5. United Kingdom – $3B
As you can see, the United States is indeed on top when it comes to video game spending, but let's not forget our population is three times the size of Japan's. So really, Japan is spending probably about twice what we are per capita on video games. South Korea and the United Kingdom are likely somewhat close to us proportionally. So really, our level of violence should be relatively close to theirs, if not a bit less so, especially in the gun category as the vast majority of these violent games involve shooting.
So how do the actual numbers work out?
Firearm Deaths Per 100,000
United States – 10.2
Japan – 0.07
China (Hong Kong) – 0.19
South Korea – 0.13
United Kingdom – 0.25
So, what's the answer here? And don't say the US has 10-100x more mentally ill people, as that just isn't the case.
Kind of a useless article. You've made no connection between video games and gun deaths. Just because we have the largest market means nothing.
I think that was the point…
I agree entirely with your point about the triviality of video game play as a predictor of violent behavior – the NRA is clearly off the mark. However, your list of gun-owning countries is incomplete.
The US has very high rates of gun ownership, which one would expect given that it is one of the highest-income countries to have a relatively-permissible gun culture. Compared to the list of gun-related deaths:
One of the most interesting points is that the United States has an unusually high ratio of gun-related homicides to gun-related suicides – in countries as diverse as Serbia, Switzerland, Finland, and France, there are 4.5, 6.0, 12.8, and 10.6 gun-related suicides for every gun-related homicide. The comparable figure for the US is 1.6 suicides for every homicide. This suggests to me that the differences between these countries are probably greater than just levels of gun ownership – even in cases of violent gun use (where, presumably, all actors have access to firearms, whatever the differences in ownership rates or legal restrictions), people in other relatively stable countries are far less likely to shoot each other than themselves.
I certainly wouldn't claim that video games are a better predictor of gun violence than gun ownership, but I'm not convinced that gun ownership is a "better" predictor…
Gun ownership is a good predictor of gun violence in the same way that posession of a high-end computer setup is a good predictor for illegal hacking.
Then why are ALL the mass killers young males between the ages of 18 and 30?
How many young women play "Grand Theft Auto?" How many young women play "Splatterhouse?" How many young women play video games where killing is the objective?
Mr. LaPierre didn't blame Newtown on video games alone. He said violent video games and violent media are CONTRIBUTING factors. I agree with him.
I thought the average age of a gamer was 35? Then again I could be confusing US statistics with those from European countries.
In any case it is clear that the 'average' gamer in western countries is in their mid to late 30′s. This shouldn't really be all that surprising if you think about it. These are the first generation of the computer gaming age, they are also more likely to be financially secure enough to afford games and gaming platforms than younger generations.
As to the arguments about women and violent crime/video games. Female gamers consist of almost half the demographics, but gaming is and has always been seen as a male pastime – something that is causing the industry problems. In addition it should be noted that female mass-killers are very rare, and those few tend to use less direct means of killing such as poison. Why this is the case is unknown, but it may be more down to sociological factors than biological ones – meaning that we don't accept the idea of women being physically aggressive as much as we do men. So women tend to conform to this stereotype by finding less direct ways to kill.
As for the line about video games not causing violence…well they do make me more violent. But thankfully only towards my gaming system….
When you selectively edit facts you obscure the truth.
Quoting blatantly false ESA numbers (made to embellish that the "industry" is broader than it actually is) that not even the most receptive people are going to buy over and over isn't going to help your points Paul. :P
People that are only playing Solitaire or a few Facebook games aren't "gamers" and a more recent study said that only 10% of the total money in the industry comes from "casual players": http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-12-12-monetizing-games-crucial-advice-from-key-players
Maybe you could try looking into this: http://blog.gameagent.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/videogameviolencechart.jpg
Although it's more of a joke picture, there might be something to it.
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I'm hearing to many how many ?? Lots of girls play violent video games
I was just about to say I am 30, and play FPS, RTS, RPG, And I am in the top 1% player for Mass Effect 3. So thank you for acknowledging us girls exist.
People tend to miss the globalization opportunities, and educational benefit of games, even GTA. I have friends from France, Slovenia, Poland, Dominic Republic, Netherlands, Ireland and that is just the people I play with daily. Our playing is mainly just playing, but from playing it has helped all of our language skill learning new context for the words in our nonnative language.
Final Fantasy is why I bother learning to read, or at least it gave me a place to practice more. I am dyslexic, and reading was more difficult for me.
I learned mapping skills, problem solving, and even increased my reflexes.
Like Paul says proportionately If everyone that watched a violent movie, or regularly played violent video games we'd have way more violent crimes. This argument is nothing more the a scape goat for people trying to understand terrible action. Violence has been happening since the beginning of time. We are actually at a record low in history for violent crimes.
ALL mass killers are on anti-depressants. THAT is the common thread. Not video games…
I believe that how we control access to violent content in video games, movies and other media channels is an important and responsible thing to do as parents. The decision to pull a trigger on a game controller versus a real gun isn't even worth debating. Having access to firearms that do not belong in the hands of a mentally unstable individual is the key here. What would help more? Banning a game controller or firearm? I think that having some additional gun control regulations would be the right thing moving forward. I'm not talking about taking guns away for the good guys but creating more restricictions that would help keep them out of the hands of the bad guys. Things like reducing the size of magazines should already be in effect. The NRA and there spoken words reminds me of how my young 5 year old son tried blaming my 7 year old daughter for givng him the crayons he used to write all over the walls.
Ok, my perceptions of the industry may be outdated, but you can't tell me that 47% of "gamers" playing violent killing games are women. I'll buy lots of things, but I don't buy that AT ALL.
Paul, why don't we make alcohol illegal? I'd be willing to bet that we have 1,000 times the deaths from drunk driving than we have from firearm deaths. Alcohol kills MANY more people than guns.
Whatdoyathink? Bring back prohibition? Maybe it'll work this time, just like the "assault rifle" ban worked a few years ago . . . oh, that's right, it didn't!
Here's some statistics since you seem to be too lazy to go and actually look it up yourself. I'm sure you're the same kind of sexist pig that doesn't believe that women have a place in the workforce.
Also, banning alcohol probably would be a good idea. However, people like you would still be bitching about it. On top of that, it's still well-regulated, with cops pounding down on most people who try to drive home drunk. The reason most people do it is because they don't think ahead or don't have any willing friends. Honestly, if we had more access to public transportation like they do in European countries, there probably would not be as many deaths from drunk driving.
And lastly, the major difference between guns and every other cause of death such as drunk driving is the intent. People who drive home drunk do not intend to kill anyone. Someone who kills another with a gun almost always does.
I think prohibition is an apt comparison. We need to work on a positive improvement by adding values, not attempting to erase behaviors we can't accept by saying guns are evil let's ban them. How could anyone accept military or police using this logic? Blaming guns for poor impulse control undermines principles of personal responsibility. Kids have less access to dangerous weapons, not more. Kids are punished for bullying more, not less. The problem is we keep telling kids "don't", instead of telling them what "to" do. So instead they get taught what "to" do by amoral forces that manipulate them for profit, because they can win the debate. In a debate that splits the issue into good vs bad, all you have to prove is that guns are not all bad to prove that they are good. And so banning guns, like banning alcohol, inevitably leads to people subverting the laws, and more problems. If you want good to win, you have to accept the bad exists, but encourage responsible choices.
Really Christmas Eve…. I know Ed got a lot of traffic on his story on this topic but it's Christmas Eve.
Not your fault really those idiots at the NRA were better of saying nothing than the idiocy they spouted.
Lets look at the number of guns in the other countries, then look at ours. Hmmmm where could the problem be.
While we're at it, lets compare our gun regulations with those of other developed nations and notice that our regulations are laxer than there's.
And let's notice that mass killings are rare in all the other developed nations.
The argument that U.S. youth are uniquely obsessed with violent video games is just another red herring thrown out there by the NRA to argue that we don't need new gun regulations.
Good analysis. Media consumption seems to work out fine for the vast majority of the population. Those who choose to commit violent crimes are more victims on incorrect and/or insufficient nurture.
The NRA and most Weapon Manufacturing Companies would blame the Video Game industry for one large reason: Money.
The Gun industry will admit that the Video Game industry is encroaching on their profits. These accusations that say Video Games can kill as easily if not more than a gun? Absurd. It is all about the profits.
Here is what really gets me. Besides the fact that Mr. Lapierre made absolutely no attempt to start a national dialogue it is his attempt at defending the 2nd Amendment that is the real kicker. How does he think that curtailing our 1st Amendment rights is a suitable solution to embellishing our 2nd Amendment rights? I am completely baffled that someone would seriously consider censoring our media, whether it be from TV, Movies, or Video Games, so a very select few can have open access to guns that serve no other purpose than armed assault (don't get me wrong, I am a gun owner and enjoy hunting and target practice but have absolutely no reason to buy an M4). Lets think about this one more time – limit first amendment – something a majority of Americans use every day, so that a select few can have an unlimited second amendment. Yea it does not make sense, and I welcome the government to try and censor our media (more than it already does) and believe me the outcry will be far larger than any type of gun regulation.
Just take a look on this..: "Brownells, the largest supplier of firearms accessories in the world, claims that demands for ammo in recent days has been so outstanding that they've blown through several years' worth of ammunition in only a matter of hours." from http://rt.com/usa/news/ammo-ar15-magazine-sale-771/
What makes articles like this disingenuous is they focus exclusively on gun violence. In countries where guns are harder to get, perpetrators reach for knives or other improvised weapons. In order to use a gun in anger, you first must have anger, and if you're mad enough to use a gun, you're mad enough to use a knife, a bat, or a rock.
Once you reduce it to a violence question, you also have to consider factors like economics and mixing cultures. The United States has integrated far more races, ethnic groups, and cultures than any other country, and has far more social, economic, and geographic mobility than other countries.
As a result you are going to see more friction between different groups…which will lead to violence. It's a complicated topic, and while it's nice to see a calm voice of reason out there, it would be nicer if you weren't so sloppy with your facts (the alternative to sloppy would be biased, and I'd rather think of you as sloppy than biased).
you can't honestly be comparing the damage potential of a knife or rock to a gun? how many would have died at Sandy Hook if the attacker had come in with a rock or a knife? my bet is none. definitely not 26. anger may be at the root but anger is probably here to stay but the guns don't have be so readily available.
How about Arson, Bombs and Chemical weapons? Do some research on Arson murders and the numbers killed. We wont even talk about explosives, especially in the middle east.
Guns are easy to get, but when someone wants to make others hurt bombs arent that much harder to get and make. Gasoline is cheap, and chemical weapons were something that governments used in the early 1900s, so its all accessible.
Also the real question is the 2nd Amendment was a protection from an tyrannical government. Would you be willing to give that up for a safety that may or may not be gauranteed?
Yes, Ban all Video games and Violent Media. Allowing the parents of America to actually watch their kids programming is too hard, lets make it so that no one can have it.
Of course, trying to ban Military Grade Firearms is an evil that only Hitler could think of. But censorship is fine and dandy.
We need younger people in congress, these guys born before the discovery of fire are do-nothings with a backwards view of how world works.
Violent video games and untreated mental illness are likely contributing factors to gun deaths but the common denominator is GUNS. Assault weapons increase the numbers of deaths and injury that occur in the shortest amount of time. As in Newtown; 9 minutes is all it took to take 26 lives. Assault weapon bans don't prevent gun deaths but the numbers can be reduced. It's disingenuous to say otherwise.
This article/commentary is quite misleading, and is selecting facts to make a tortured point. You talk about violence in the various countries, but then you self select gun violence to represent all violence. Reality is that gun violence is a minor player in statistics, major player in news cycle, if it bleeds, it leads. The media finds gun violence sexy, and likes to bitch about the sexy. Look at the statistics, and you will see that in overall violence by all means, USA trails many of these countries mentioned. Even in the USA, things like fists, blunt instruments, etc, far exceed guns in both violence, but also lethality.
So Mr Tassi, why is the press too lazy to frame the proper picture of crime, it wouldn't be for sensationalism, and headlines would it. I suggest it is. Shame on you personally.
Numbers don't lie! Very good article.
Violent video games and media *may* have *some* contributing factor. I doubt its very big if you look at these statistics.
But everyone likes to point to the easy obvious things.. And not to their own selves. Why aren't the parents and the society/community blamed for these "young" killers?
Sign this petition because we need to convince Senator Ayotte to vote for any upcoming legislation to ban assault weapons, which she currently opposes. Tell everyone you know to sign. It doesn't matter where you live, her vote affects us all. Thank you.
Why the hell does everyone go crazy when stricter gun control is suggested? I'm not talking about banning guns altogether, just maybe having more stringent criteria for buying guns. If you really believe that that infringes upon your rights, you really just don't understand "rights" at all.
Also, as Paul has said before, using video games as a scapegoat is outdated and unintelligent. It doesn't matter if games can be linked to aggression. I may get aggressive after playing COD for four hours, but if I get into a fight with my wife, there chance of "aggression" escalating to "stabbing her" are zero percent. Which again goes back to the idea that maybe someone unstable shouldn't be allowed to surround himself with assault rifles.
The problem is that criminals don't follow the law. Gun restrictions will only affect good citizens. As a result of the people being powerless you can expect criminals to grow bolder and more courageous.
What nobody asks is why "crazies" don't invade a police station or some army base. They always go where it is easy. Are they really crazy? That sounds pretty logical for someone who is mentally ill.
Isn't the second amendment the basic problem here, explaining the US's larger death toll?
http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2010/crime-in-the-u.s.-2010/tables/10shrtbl09.xls. Here is the statistics for murder rate
"The United States has integrated far more races, ethnic groups, and cultures than any other country, and has far more social, economic, and geographic mobility than other countries."
Not really. South America is far more diverse than the US. There's no such thing as "friction" between groups, that's what racists think. There is violence related to drugs and other crimes.
South America is an entire continent. Yes, an entire continent might be more diverse than a single nation.
Ok, when I say "South America" understand "Any country in South America".
The US is homogeneous and hasn't integrated anything. People live segregated and are encouraged not to "mix" through identity politics and other non-sense.
You are absolutely rediculous. Your facts are all over the board and obviously chosen specifically to make your point seem reasonable but really has proven how little you know about statistics. Your slant towards gun control will not gain traction when our government is amassing weapons to no end. We are afraid of our government, that's why we have weapons. We use them because our society tells us that if you can't talk it out, you shoot it out. Our government has done this with every country we've gone to war with, ever. Don't expect your people to NOT emulate their "superiors". Buncha propagandists there at Forbes.
Paul, your stat analysis has many holes. What percentage of video games here and abroad are violent? Stats merely on videogaming mean little. Also, the logic that there is less gun violence where guns are prohibited is less than compelling. Should we ban cars, since third world countries that have no cars have greatly reduced auto related deaths? And why is average age of gamers relevent? Is this an arithmetic average? If so, the mode or median are better representatives of the "typical" person who plays video games. But, again, this has little to do with children being exposed to video violence.
One other thought: Undoubtedly, the issue of videogame violence and the impact on invividuals is embedded in the culture of that individual. Culture would then be a contingent factor. So comparing video violence and real violence in the US vs. Japan requires a much more complex analysis than your simple math equation. Consider an analysis of variance in your next article.
The number of firearms deaths should not include suicides, especially when comparing with Japan. The majority of firearms deaths in the US are suicides, although the total US suicide rate is only a little more than half the Japanese suicide rate (and almost no Japanese suicides are committed using a gun).
Video games definately have the potential to affect mental stability, but only on the very young. For example, I'm 14, and I just beat BioShock. The only difference it's made in my life is that for a couple days I was proud, and have a new favorite game. However, if I had played it at 6 years old, it would have at the very least given me some lifelong fears. I think the important thing when it comes to wether or not youth should play violent video games is the child's ability to understand the difference between fiction and real life. If I had to place an age for how early they can, I'd say about 8-10 years old. Once they reach that age however, playing these games online with others can be very good for them. It helps them learn how to work in teams, and I can speak from experience when I say that it's also an excellent way to bond with friends. Also, using weapons in video games is very different than using them in real life. I've shot many huge guns in video games, and I'd probobly be sent flying backwards from a handgun's knockback, or at least my hand would (And with my luck, I'd end up smacking my self in the face with the gun).
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One thing I think that is missing from this article and the debate is the Chicago study done since 1973 that shows A) the number of households nationally that have guns is 35% (meaning people who have guns have more than one) and that number has DECLINED steadily from the time the study began and B) that people are concerned because violence amongst youth is INCREASING. The causal relationship that the article suggests exists does not, even as he tries to use the same logic to prove video game use has no effect. Also, he fails to mention the alarming increase in Japanese suicide rates since 1990′s, as if this is not also violence to be concerned about.
Actually, it turns out that guns, much like video games, are inanimate objects that cannot influence a person's behavior. You, like so many before you, steadfastly refuse to look at all the statistics, instead cherry picking the ones that benefit your political agenda. In all reality, countries with low gun violence rates always have much higher overall violence rates, using knives, fists, and other tools at their disposal.


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ASHTABULA — Heidi Dietrich, age 80, of Dewey Road, Ashtabula, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in the Hospice Unit of Ashtabula County Medical Center.
She was born July 4, 1932, in Coswig, Germany, the daughter of William and Hewig (Braun) Eilers and had been a area resident since the late 1950's when she and her husband, Kurt Hans Dietrich and their family escaped from East Germany and came to Ashtabula.
She had been a kindergarten teacher in Germany and after coming to Ashtabula she worked at Reliance Electric until her retirement. She enjoyed Bingo and gardening.
Surviving her are five children, Hubert (Suzanne) Dietrich of Ashtabula, Marlene (Doug) Canter of Kingsville, Loretta (Dane) Dietrich Groover of North Kingsville, Robert Dietrich of Florida and Marilyn (Scott) Niciu of Ashtabula; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Inga Steckleis of Coswig, Germany.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kurt Hans Dietrich in 1993; and a daughter, Christa Monica Dietrich.
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At this rate, the good people of Minnesota will have their share of that new $975 million Vikings Stadium paid off in no time.
According to a recent Star Tribune article, Minnesotans have ponied up $642,000 in the three weeks since electronic pulltabs were introduced in approximately 40 locations across the state.
Drkula's 32 Bowl in Inver Grove Heights, Lucky's 13 in Mendota Heights and Moose Country in Lilydale are among those local businesses that have welcomed the new games.
Employees at each of the businesses confirmed on Monday that e-pulltabs are up and running and that they present an intriguing option for customers. All pointed out, however, that traditional paper pulltabs remain the more popular option.
E-pulltabs and sports tip boards are expected to take care of the State's $350 million share of the stadium cost but every dollar paid to play doesn't necessarily find its way to the balance sheet.
State taxes, games distributors and the site hosting the games all get a percentage of each game fee.
Local charities also agreed to kick in around $37 million for stadium financing and, according to state law, they have to be paid back before proceeds from e-pulltabs go to the stadium.
Drkula's and Lucky's 13 each have six e-pulltab terminals and support the Minnesota American Veterans Association (AM Vets) Post 1. Moose Country offers customers four terminals and supports Community Charities of Minnesota.
According to MPR News, nearly 2,800 establishments in Minnesota are eligible to have the games and distributors are already asking the Minnesota Gambling Control Board to approve more games.
Dallas-based firm HKS Architects was selected on Sept. 28 to design the Vikings' new stadium. HKS also designed Cowboys Stadium in Dallas and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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The Bullard High School tennis team wrapped up its fall District 16-4A schedule by coming up just a tad short to a talented Kilgore squad on Tuesday.
The Panthers gave a solid effort in falling 9-6.
The Bullard boys won three singles matches on the afternoon.
Hunter Wages took care of Takashi Thomas (6-3, 6-4), Cameron Sanson prevailed over Sanjit Lanka (6-3, 4-6, (10-7)) and Landen Beckham smoked Corey Tidwell (6-0, 6-1).
In boys doubles play, Panther tennis' Sanson & Wages topped Thomas & Lanka (8-4) while Zach Wingate & Beckham dispatched Heil & Best (8-6).
Cody Cole and Cody Hutson teamed up to edge Knutsen & Tidwell 9-7 to earn Bullard's final point.
Bullard tennis will conclude its fall schedule by hosting Wills Point at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.


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True, but that was a gang shooting and seemed at least to be "understandable" in a way. Not that it didn't hit the city hard, it did, but in a different manner than this. So far, this appears to be random w/no purpose at all. At least there was to the gunman in some twisted sad way, but to everyone else?
edited to add...I see Dragonlady posted w/new info before my posting. Thanks for that update!!
I still wouldn't be afraid to go downtown/to the Eaton's Centre, but I also am very aware of my surroundings too. This still hit too close to home so to speak.
I did hear there's to be a vigil at Dundas Square tonight starting at six. I hope that helps in the healing process.


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Looking to add better campus security and manage growth by adding a new wing to the high school and reconfiguring campuses, Weatherford ISD board members Friday unanimously approved calling for a May 11 bond election.
If passed, the $107,320,000 bond will go toward improving security, capital improvements, expanding technology and new construction projects. All of the proposed capital improvements are included under one proposition – meaning all the items will succeed or fail.
"This is an exciting time for the kids, for the community, for everyone involved with Weatherford ISD," WISD superintendent Jeffrey Hanks said. "This was also a courageous thing for the board to do."
Over the last several months, the district sought input from various community members, who formed the Citizens Facility Committee, to assess the needs of the district.
After giving feedback and different alternatives to address the concerns, several scenarios were presented to the board.
With the proposed bond, several security measures, including more secure entrance ways, exterior lighting, security cameras and fencing, would be constructed on the district's 11 campuses.
To accommodate student population growth, the bond would allow for grade levels to be distributed among the campuses differently — with ninth through 12th grades at the high school, grades seven and eight at one middle school, grades 5 and 6 at Hall and Tison and students from grades pre-K through four at Austin, Wright, Curtis, Ikard, Crockett, Martin and Seguin elementaries.
"It is proposed that the elementary campuses would become pre-K to fourth-grade campuses, moving grades five and six to two intermediate campuses, having a common middle school for all seventh and eighth graders and a comprehensive high school for grades nine to 12," Hanks said. "This alignment should accommodate the district's projected growth and student population for at least the next decade."
Currently, almost half of the district's elementary schools are over 100 percent capacity. In order to provide adequate room for incoming ninth-graders at the high school, the bond would cover the cost of adding on a new wing to the campus on Bethel Road.


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A Dumfries homeowner reported that someone fired multiple shots into his residence late Sunday night.
The homeowner was on the upper level of his residence on Vineland Place, when he heard multiple loud bangs on a lower level of the home. After he heard the noise, he found three bullet holes in his wall, police said.
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At the Children's Environmental Health Center, scientists study the relationships between air pollution and respiratory disease and identify factors that may make some children more susceptible to the health effects of pollution. Breathing polluted air can cause a variety of health problems in children, including asthma.
Studying the health effects of car exhaust and other pollutants helps researchers at this center determine which pollutants present a hazard to children. In addition, the researchers look at genetic and other factors that increase a person's risk for respiratory disease and study how chronic airway inflammation might lead to the development of asthma.
This center uses an innovative approach of community-based participatory research through which scientists ensure that communities, legislators, regulatory agencies, and other groups interested in children's environmental health are well informed about the research and its relevance for protecting children's health.
Project 1: Urban air pollution and persistent early life asthma
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This community based participatory research project is evaluating the relationship between early life asthma and traffic-related air pollution. The research questions for this project were identified from Children's Environmental Health Center research cooperation with the Long Beach Alliance for Children with Asthma and the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice. These two broad coalitions of organizations represent children with asthma in communities with some of the heaviest traffic in southern California.
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Project leader: Frank D. Gilliland, M.D., Ph.D.
Ambient air pollution is well accepted as a cause of asthma exacerbations, but its role in contributing to the onset of new cases of asthma is less clear. In this project, the researchers use exhaled nitric oxide to study the role of inflammation and oxidative/nitrosative stress in development of new onset asthma, with a focus on ambient air pollution and genetic susceptibility.


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Advanced Message Queuing Protocol (AMQP)
First, a word about prerequisites. These examples were created on CentOS 5.2 with the standard development packages as well as Ruby. Also, note that certain versions of PyXML present conflicts that will break the tests run after installation.
To install the server, simply download the full M4 release from the URL noted in the Resources section of this article to your preferred development directory and un-archive the package. Once you have a directory structure, go to the server's directory by typing:
cd qpid-M4/cpp
Initially, there is no configure script; create it by running the bootstrap command. Once bootstrap completes, do the standard configure, make and make install.
One step the installation process does not perform is installing the AMQP specification files. These specification files are contained in the specs directory under qpid-M4. Copy the files found there to /usr/local/share/qpid/specs.
After installation, it's a good idea to run tests to ensure that all prerequisites have been satisfied. Start a new shell, change directories to /usr/local and su to root. Then, run the Qpid dæmon with the command:
sbin/qpidd -t --auth no
Once the broker is running, return to the original shell. Move from the cpp directory to the python directory contained within qpid-M4. Run the Python tests using:
run-tests -s 0-10-errata -I cpp_failing_0-10.txt
If the tests run and return no errors, proceed to install the Python modules by running this command as root:
python setup.py install
This example demonstrates a simple application used to query server status. The server script runs rpm to query the packages stored on the system and returns the list, with its PID, to the client. The program generating the requests is the client, and the server is a dæmon running on a "remote server". It has an event loop that waits for requests.
In this example, the scripts use a combination of two message-routing methods: publish-subscribe (pubsub) to deliver the requests to all listening servers and direct to route the replies directly to the calling client.
Listing 1 describes the client, which is fairly straightforward. First, the client reads the spec file and then creates the Qpid connection. The connection is made by creating a standard Python socket object and passing that object to the connection's constructor. The connection, in turn, provides a session object when the session() method is called.
Listing 1. Client-Side Python Program
#!/usr/bin/python from qpid.util import connect, ssl from qpid.connection import Connection, sslwrap from qpid.datatypes import Message, RangedSet, uuid4 from qpid.queue import Empty from qpid.spec import load # First, load the correct specification file. amqSpec = load('/usr/local/share/qpid/specs/amqp.0-10.xml') # Now, connect to the server. socket = connect("localhost", 5672) connection = Connection (sock=socket, spec=amqSpec, username = "guest", password = "guest") connection.start() session = connection.session(str(uuid4())) # Declare the reply queue: replyQueueName = "producerReply_" + session.name replyQueue = session.queue_declare(queue=replyQueueName, exclusive=True, auto_delete=True) session.exchange_bind(exchange="amq.direct", queue=replyQueueName, binding_key=replyQueueName) # Declare a local queue to which we subscribe the reply-to queue localQueueName = "producerLocalQueue_" + session.name localQueue = session.incoming(localQueueName) session.message_subscribe(queue=replyQueueName, destination=localQueueName) localQueue.start() # Now, create a message with a request. message_properties = session.message_properties() message_properties.reply_to = session.reply_to("amq.direct", replyQueueName) delivery_properties = session.delivery_properties(routing_key="SERVER_STATUS") requestMsgText = "RPM_STATUS" # Send the message and wait for a response. session.message_transfer(destination="amq.topic", message=Message(message_properties, delivery_properties, requestMsgText)) while True: try: message = localQueue.get(timeout=60) content = message.body session.message_accept(RangedSet(message.id)) print content except Empty: print "No more messages!" break
Next, the client creates the reply-to server queue. Note that the reply-to server queue name contains the session ID. This gives each client a unique server queue. The queue then is bound to the amq.direct exchange, which uses queue names as its routing keys. Using the queue name for the server queue and delivering replies to the amq-direct exchange ensures that multiple copies of the server receive only their own replies.
After the server queue is declared, the program creates a local queue and subscribes it to the server queue. Once the local queue is subscribed, the program is ready to transmit a message.
The client then creates the request message. Because the program is using publish-subscribe, the routing key is set to the topic. In this case, the topic is SERVER_STATUS. Any server that is subscribed to the topic SERVER_STATUS will receive this particular message. The client also supplies the exchange type and the routing key for the reply-to fields. For this message, it is the amq-direct exchange and the name of the server queue that was created previously.
Finally, the client creates the message itself (the text "RPM_STATUS") and delivers it to the exchange. After the message is delivered, the client waits for a reply and prints the contents of the reply to the screen.
Listing 2 defines the server. This application will listen for messages with the topic SERVER_STATUS, run rpm to query the package contents of the system and send a reply. The first steps are similar to Listing 1 in that the server starts a connection and uses the connection to get a session and create a server queue. The server then subscribes the local queue, starts the queue, and the program is ready to respond to requests.
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Thomas Ray Walker, 55, of Allen passed away after a valiant fight with cancer on Oct. 7, 2012.
He was born Jan. 1, 1957, in Commerce to James Deward Walker and Euple Blackburn Walker. On Jan. 3, 1981, he married Michelle Ballew in Commerce.
Tom grew up in Commerce where he graduated from high school in 1975. He graduated from East Texas State University, now Texas A&M University-Commerce in 1979 with a bachelor degree in computer science.
Tom had worked for Hewlett-Packard since 1990, most recently as a project manager. He enjoyed reading and was an avid golfer with a handicap of 10. Tom loved watching sports. He was very involved and active with all of his children's activities as they were growing up. Tom was a member of Suncreek United Methodist Church in Allen.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle Ballew Walker of Allen; children Drew Walker and Mattie Walker and Ben Walker; his mother, Euple Walker of Commerce; sisters Carole Walker of Commerce, Margaret White and husband Dick of Dallas, and Mary Stokic and husband Mike of North Richland Hills; brothers James Lynn Walker and wife Patti of Pflugerville and Bob Walker and wife Dianne of Dallas; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, J.D. Walker.
A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at Suncreek United Methodist Church, 1517 West McDermott Drive, in Allen (75013) with Rev. Tom Palmer and Rev. Holly Gotelli officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the International Myeloma Foundation, 12650 Riverside Drive, Suite 206, North Hollywood, Calif. 91607-3421, www.myeloma.org.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of McKinney is in charge of arrangements.
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The Department of Transportation announced Thursday afternoon that Friday night's scheduled closure of the Northern State Parkway for repainting of roadway markings has been postponed.
DOT spokesperson Eileen Peters said that the delivery of bridge beams that run about 250 feet in length proposed a logitical challenge to the repainting of roadway markings. She said that the repainting will begin once the beams are delivered. The new date of the road closure has not yet been announced.
Once the beams are delivered, the Northern State Parkway will close for one night, Peters said.
The roadwork is part of a $55.7 million improvement project than began last May to replace the Northern State Parkway overpass, as well as its entrance and exit ramps. The project will also widen Route 110 to lessen congestion on the busy roadway.
A temporary bridge was constructed at the beginning of the project so that the parkway would not need to be closed during construction. However, road markings on the temporary structure have faded due to the high volume of traffic, Peters said.
Motorists in the area can look forward to relief from constant construction by winter of next year. 2013/14. DOT officials said that the project is running seven months ahead of schedule.
When complete, the Northern State Parkway Bridge over Route 110 will have been replaced to improve vertical clearance for trucks. It will also accommodate three full travel lanes and shoulders in each direction on Route 110. Included in the project is a continuous sidewalk network, new pedestrian signals with countdown timers, crosswalks, a continuous shoulder lane for bicyclists, new plantings, and bus turnouts for improved, efficient public transportation, will be provided. In addition, drainage systems will be modified to improve the quality of storm water runoff.
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I installed the DiMarzio DP417 and DP413 pickups in my 2005 Fender MIM (made in mexico) Tele. (Ash body, Maple neck). I liked the sound of the tele prior to this modification with 2 exceptions: The standard bridge pickup was a little to bright, and the guitar had to much HUM!!! The hum was the reason for the supposed "upgrade". I could compensate for the bright sound of the bridge pickup with tone adjustments, but the hum was terrible, especially playing alone at home, or when recording. Granted, the room I play in is loaded with computers, TV's, monitors and other electronics that annoy the single coils. I'll take the hum over the sound of the new DiMrzios. The guitar is now very nondescript. The tele twang is gone. It doesn't even sound like a tele anymore. If I was blindfolded, I wouldn't even know I was playing a tele in the neck or middle position. The bridge pickup alone sounds vaguely like a tele. Vaguely. I did do the install myself, and I am not a Luthier, but I don't think my work is the problem. I will be calling Dimarzio tomorrow to see what they have to say, and I will re-post with the outcome of that conversation. I've played the guitar through a Fender Deville and a Blues Junior. I am a mediocre intermediate guitarist who has been playing for 40 years. I wish I could better put into words how the pickups do sound. All I know is the Tele sound is gone.
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You reached out your arms to me, held out your heart to me; pulled me back from the edge.
This lyric holds such a powerful message. The image of someone being there for you when you cannot hold on any longer is incredible. I wrote this short poem in hopes that it would serve as a story behind this beautiful lyric.
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Oilers prospect Teemu Hartikainen completed his second year in the SM-Liiga. His scoring rates look like a player very familiar to Edmonton fans.
11th place SaiPa took KalPa to the woodshed last night and administered a 5-1 beating. Teemu Hartikainen's goal-scoring streak ends at four, but Hartikainen did pick up an assist to push his point scoring streak to five games. He was also a +1 on the night. Since ending his military service, Hartikainen has 6 goals and 6 assists for 12 points in 13 games. Over that span, Hartikainen is a +8 and has averaged 4 shots on goal per game.
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Thief River Falls - James Johnson, 73, died on Friday, April 6, 2012 at his home in rural Thief River Falls.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 10 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls with Rev. Carl Hansen officiating. Casket bearers included Mark Jensen, Cris Johnson, Jim MacKay, Bruce Mathson, Tim Raiter and Chris Scholler. Honorary casket bearers included Lyle Bjorge, Jack Davidson, Rey Hanson, John Kinna and Wallace Torkelson. Interment was held at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls.
James Roger Johnson was born on June 12, 1938 in Hallock, to Ernest and Anne (Antonson) Johnson. In 1944, the Johnsons moved back to Thief River Falls, where Ernest opened Johnson's Grocery on Main Avenue. On V-E day, 6-year-old Jimmy decorated his bicycle with newspaper streamers and rode it through the streets, ringing the bicycle bell.
Active in the Boy Scouts, Jim remembered details of the troop's multi-day bicycle ride up to Kenora, Ontario. Because Jim had installed a homemade basket and two metal containers on the back wheel, he had the unenviable task of hauling the camping pots and pans.
Jim was also "active" in pulling pranks during his youth in Thief River Falls. With a homemade pea-shooter and a bag of dried peas from his dad's store, Jim had a great vantage point on the roof of the Penney's building. He had also discovered how to turn off the traffic signal at Third Street and Main Avenue to create his own personal traffic jam. With other neighborhood boys in the winter, he'd duck behind cars at intersections and hang on to the rear bumpers to hitch an icy ride through the snowy streets.
In the summer – and perhaps to ensure the safety and well-being of the citizens of Thief River Falls – Jim's parents sent him to stay with his older brother, (WWII veteran) Bill, and his wife, Joyce, on their farm in Warren. With twelve years difference in age, young Jimmy idolized his older brother. Working at Bill's side, he learned to love farming, grew to be an excellent mechanic, and developed his lifelong appreciation of classical jazz and big-band swing. While at Lincoln High School, Jim enjoyed fast cars, weekend dances in country halls, and the pleasure of hearing Duke Ellington (twice) at the Maple Lake Pavilion.
Jim graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956 and then moved to Chicago, where he lived on the south side, worked at Midway Airport, and – yes – enjoyed going to jazz and blues clubs every weekend.
In November 1957, Jim enlisted in the United States Army and finished basic training during a very cold winter at Fort Carson, Colo. From there, Jim went for training at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, finishing second in his class at refrigeration school. Then things took a turn for the worse and he spent the summer of 1958 in the hot desert at Fort Ord, Calif., building an airstrip.
He put in for a transfer – he always said he would have done anything to get out of that heat – but the troop ship to Bremerhaven in November 1958 was no picnic either. They sailed down the Hudson River from the Brooklyn Navy Yards and straight into a storm that lasted eleven long days and nights.
He spent the next two years at the Quartermaster Supply Depot in Ingrandes, France in the Loire Valley. He and a buddy fixed up an old Nash and drove the countryside; Jim would also take the train into Paris and other European cities on a regular basis. When he was completely out of cash, he'd sign up for the weekend USO tours of French chateaux. His Army stories were famous within the family; Jim would recount them again and again, regularly collapsing into breathless laughter when recalling his exploits with lifelong friends.
In late 1960, Jim was honorably discharged and returned to Thief River Falls, where he took a position with Bridgeman, which would last until his retirement. Although he told stories of dangerous wintry nights driving the big diesel semi-trailer, he admitted he also enjoyed the work because he was alone and nobody was there telling him what to do. In 1962, he married Faye Auchenpaugh nee Torkelson and together they had three children: Marisa, Damita, and Kamin. In addition to his full-time job, he raised cattle and farmed eighty acres southeast of town.
In 1981, Jim married Evelyn "Evie" Wollin nee Hanson and became the proud stepfather of Evie's son, Kerry. Jim and Evie spent thirty-one happy and fulfilling years in the home he built for them. Of course, before he even began the house he had to finish his mechanical shop: a 2,000-square-foot container for Jim's "treasures."
He had never been able to afford new farm equipment but could fix just about anything he could buy at a nearby auction sale. Feeding a lifelong addiction, Jim continued to fix classic cars and antique tractors; as "JJ Parts" on eBay, he sold a number of restored vehicles and parts to locations throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Evie "fondly" remembers a great deal he said he got on an International M tractor: when they arrived at the old farmer's place, the tractor – if you could call it that – was in boxes, some of which had to be pulled out from underneath the trailer house. Pretty soon, that Tractor in a Box was fully rebuilt and repainted.
Jim had a great and sardonic sense of humor. He could tell a good story and was not afraid to laugh at himself. He had a number of one-liners that he would use (and re-use and re-use). Having heard the entire story more than once, these one-liner punch lines – delivered on their own - could send (and re-send) his children into paroxysms of laughter every time.
Jim retired from Bridgeman after being diagnosed with diabetes. In 2002, after having been on kidney dialysis for some time, Jim received a life-saving kidney donation from Evie. For the last ten years, Jim was not always in the best of health, but he still enjoyed life, if not all the poking and prodding from doctors. Jim was a member of St. Pauli Lutheran Church of rural Thief River Falls. A patriotic man, he truly enjoyed being a member of the American Legion's honor guard and carrying the colors at numerous funerals and special events.
Of all the pleasures and obsessions of his too-short life, being Grandpa Jim gave him the greatest reward. His joy was visible in his gentle encouragement and in the smile of satisfaction on his face whenever he got to be near his grandchildren.
Jim Johnson will be dearly missed by all. Survivors include his loving wife, Evie of Thief River Falls; children, Marisa (Wade) Benson of Atlanta, Ga., Damita (Michael) Underwood of Moorhead, Kerry (Sharon) Wollin of Eagan, and Kamin (Michelle) Johnson of Kennett Square, Pa.; grandchildren, Travis and Madison Underwood; Justin, Jordan and Danielle Wollin, and Madilyn and Ali Johnson; sisters, Doris Kavanaugh of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Marilyn Jensen of Anoka, and Irene Kinna of Footville, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bill.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com.


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|2011, 1st round, 13th pick by Lions
Lions' Felton may be in line for more carries
If Kevin Smith proves unable to fill the bill as Detroit's power back, the team may turn to FB Jerome Felton, according to NFC North Whispers.
Packers-Lions matchup of the day: Thursday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the third of five key matchups this week in advance of the Week Four Lions-Packers game.
Lions make secondary switch
The Lions made changes in their secondary on Thursday, signing veteran DB Dante Wesley and releasing SS Randy Phillips.
Lions' offense has yet to lift off
Losing QB Matthew Stafford was a huge blow to the Lions' offense, but there are plenty of other things this unit must work on to get better, including TE Brandon Pettigrew's pass catching.
Lions QB Hill to start again in place of Stafford
Lions QB Shaun Hill will get another start in place of injured starter Matthew Stafford Sunday at Green Bay, head coach Jim Schwartz said Wednesday, according to multiple media outlets.
Best has turf toe, unlikely to miss time
Lions RB Jahvid Best is day-to-day after suffering Grade II turf toe injury in Detroit's Week Three loss to the Vikings.
They Said It: Vikings edition
Here is a sampling of what Vikings players had to say following their first win of the season, a 24-10 victory over the Lions in Week Three.
Vikings, Peterson speed past Lions 24-10
Adrian Peterson rushed for 160 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Vikings to a 24-10 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
RB Best leaves Lions game with toe injury
Lions rookie RB Jahvid Best suffered a toe injury in the third quarter of the Lions' Week Three game vs. the Vikings.
Vikings-Lions prediction
Senior editor Eric Edholm expect the Vikings to bounce back against the Lions.
Lions-Vikings matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a look at a key matchup heading into Sunday's Week Three battle between the Vikings and Lions.
Lions need Levy strong in the middle
The Lions' defense has taken heat for being too dependent on the front four making all the plays and for being too weak on the back end, but linebacker remains a weakness, too.
Lions-Vikings matchup of the day: Friday
Here's a look at a key matchup heading into Sunday's Week Three battle between the Vikings and Lions.
Lions-Vikings matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a look at a key matchup heading into Sunday's Week Three battle between the Vikings and Lions.
Vikings CB Allen has handled role well
Vikings CB Asher Allen has been vaulted into a primary role on defense through two games. And according to defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier, Allen has done well.
The Detroit Lions have put Fairley on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.||||||| The 2011 first-round pick started seven of 13 games, had 5 1/2 sacks and 35 tackles after a lackluster rookie year. Earlier this year, he pleaded guilty to DUI and reckless driving and was sentenced to a six-month suspended jail term, a year of probation and a $600 fine. He hopes a pretrial diversion program will allow those charges to be dismissed.
A Mobile municipal judge has dismissed a misdemeanor marijuana charge against Fairley.||||||| Defense attorney Sid Harrell said the charge was dismissed on Tuesday. Judge Matt Greene agreed with prosecutors that there wasn't enough evidence to show partially smoked marijuana cigarettes found in Fairley's vehicle on April 3 belonged to the former first-round pick out of Auburn. Harrell says Fairley passed a drug test Tuesday, is tested several times a week by the NFL and has passed them all.
A lawyer for Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley says he will ask that the player be allowed to participate in a pre-trial diversion program instead of facing a trial on charges in Alabama. Fairley is charged with driving under the influence and attempting to elude police.||||||| Attorney Sid Harrell says that if Fairley completes the diversion program by taking an anti-DUI course, he expects the charges to be dropped. Fairley was arrested in Mobile County on May 27 after a state trooper said he was traveling at 100 mph in his Cadillac Escalade and initially didn't pull over. He also faces a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge Nov. 27 in his hometown of Mobile. Fairley was a 2011 first-round pick after helping lead Auburn to a BCS title.
Fairley's court hearing on charges including driving under the influence and attempting to elude police has been pushed back to Sept. 26.||||||| Mobile, Ala., County District Judge George Hardesty Jr. granted defense attorney Sid Harrell's request for a delay on Friday. Fairley earlier had a hearing on a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge in Mobile Municipal Court continued until Nov. 27.
Fairley is publicly apologizing for his recent arrests in Alabama.||||||| Fairley says his "actions were inexcusable." Writing Friday on Facebook, he says he needs to meet the high standards of being a professional athlete. Fairley was arrested in Mobile County, Ala., on May 27 after a state trooper said he was traveling at 100 mph in his Cadillac Escalade. He was cited for reckless driving, no proof of insurance and open container. Fairley also was arrested April 3 in Mobile, Ala., for possessing marijuana.


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It was an educational opportunity by the riverside.
Laura De Cook, a naturalist with the Mahaska County Conservation Board, led a "Reptile Round-up" at an Eveland Access shelter this past Friday evening.
Both adults and children alike had a chance to view and learn about various reptiles including snakes and turtles. The reptiles shown were ones that are common to Iowa.
During the round-up, De Cook noted that she wanted to show the snakes first because they are "awesome examples of what reptiles are."
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"Snakes hibernate in what's called a hibernaculum," explained De Cook. "They can be different species of snakes curled up together in a hole somewhere — underground, in a building, under a pile of wood, in a bunch of hay, in a cellar of a house — and their body slows down when it's cold because they have to be warm in order to digest food and also warm enough to catch their food."
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Actor Matt Damon says he tries to spend as much time as possible with his family.
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I was working online today, looking up books for the upcoming "To Kill a Mockingbord" sidebar I am compiling of books related to racism and discrimination, when I found an article about Penguin Classics' collection of classic literature. It contains 1,082 paperbacks and costs just under $8,000. If that's a bit steep for your tastes, don't worry -- the shipping is free from Amazon. It's mind-boggling to consider having a pallet of books dropped on your doorstep, but I'm sure you'll stumble on something interesting while perusing the lists of titles included. Check it out here on Amazon.com.
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A California man who skipped town after being accused of molesting a child was killed and three law enforcement officers trying to arrest him were wounded in a daytime shootout inside a New York City smoke shop, officials said Monday.
Authorities arrest suspect after Ada manhunt
Authorities captured a suspect after a manhunt through the streets of Ada Saturday evening.
Konawa couple may face charges of child abuse
Two people who allegedly participated in the mistreatment of a child, then captured it on video and posted the result on a social media site, could be charged with child abuse and other offenses.
Threat against Byng school district under investigation
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The No. 2-ranked Latta Panthers took on the sixth-ranked Pawnee Black Bears in the opening round of the 2A State Tournament on Thursday afternoon at Abe Lemons Arena on the campus of Oklahoma City University Thursday and fans got their money's worth. The Panthers held on late for a 54-49 victory.
Anadarko tops Ada in tense Class 4A State Tournament win
A relentless Anadarko defense and the offensive firepower of junior Ashley Beatty proved too much to overcome for an Ada High girls team that had a gold ball in its sights.
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