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How to play audio in in XAML app using XNA library
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This article shows how to play audio sounds in silverlight using the XNA SoundEffect class. Silverlight has MediaElement element to play Audio and Video, but this element is very heavyweight for playing sound files. When it plays them, it stops all other media playback on the phone. So XNA library can be used for Small size/medium size sound files.
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Created: sreerajvr (04 Apr 2012)
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How To
- To start creating a new Windows Phone Application, start Microsoft Visual studio then create a new Project and select Windows Phone Application Template.
- In Visual Studio Solution Explorer, right-click References under your project and click Add Reference.
- In the Add Reference dialog box, click the .NET tab. Click 'Microsoft.Xna.Framework' entry to select it, and click OK.
- In the Solution Explorer panel, you will see the 'Microsoft.Xna.Framework' listed in the References folder of your project.
- Add a folder in your project and place your sound file in it (Here I created a folder 'Audio' and placed a sound file 'sound.wav' in it)
- In the source file that you want to use to program on XNA sound classes, add the following code in the using section of your code.
using Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Audio;// for SoundEffect
using System.Windows.Resources;// for StreamResourceInfo
- In your code, you will create an instance of the SoundEffect
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Your entire code will look like this:
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Net;
using System.Windows;
using System.Windows.Controls;
using System.Windows.Documents;
using System.Windows.Input;
using System.Windows.Media;
using System.Windows.Media.Animation;
using System.Windows.Shapes;
using Microsoft.Phone.Controls;
using Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Audio;// for SoundEffect
using System.Windows.Resources;// for StreamResourceInfo
namespace Audiotest
public partial class MainPage : PhoneApplicationPage
SoundEffect alarm;
// Constructor
public MainPage()
// Load the sound file
StreamResourceInfo info = Application.GetResourceStream(
new Uri("Audio/sound.wav", UriKind.Relative));
alarm = SoundEffect.FromStream(info.Stream);
Your audio files must be .wav files (The SoundEffect.FromStream() method only works with PCM wave audio). XNA sound library works if you frequently call the FrameworkDispatcher.Update() method.This is common in XNA game apps, because they are designed around in a game loop that runs the code every frame.


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All it took was a rusty, post-retirement Daunte Culpepper to open things up for running back Kevin Smith. Well, maybe not. But last week something sure got into the Lions rookie, who turned in his first 100-yard game against a very good Carolina defense.
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BARTON — Thurman Gladstone Kitzmiller, 83, of Bartlett St., Barton, passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland.
Born Feb. 20, 1929, in Mount Storm, W.Va., he was the son of the late Stephen and Irene (Miller) Kitzmiller. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Brant Kitzmiller and two brothers, Kenny Kitzmiller and Bob Kitzmiller.
Mr. Kitzmiller was a United States Army veteran, having served during World War II as a tank destroyer crewman. He received the World War II Victory Medal. He was retired from Upper Potomac River Commission, having been assistant operator and a truck driver. Mr. Kitzmiller was a member of the Barton United Methodist Church, a member of Barton American Legion 189, and a member of Queens Point V.F.W. 6775. He was a faithful union member, holding memberships in the Teamsters Local 453, Operating Engineers Local 37, and the Textile Union 1874, Celanese. He was very patriotic and always flew the American Flag. He was also a Nascar fan and was a staunch democrat.
He leaves behind his wife, Estella Mae (Porter) Kitz-miller; two sons, Darrell Kitzmiller, of Barton and Lewis Kitzmiller and wife Beverly, of New Creek, W.Va.; two daughters, Cheryl Muir and husband Jim, of Virginia Beach, Va. and Peggy Kitzmiller, of Sterling, Va.; one brother, Dale Kitzmiller, of Baltimore and two sisters, Donna Rush and husband Reid, of Rawlings and Judy Kitzmiller, of Keyser, W.Va. He is also survived by six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He loved them all dearly.
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What is your role, and tell me a little about your character.
I portray Mr. Meyers, a security guard for the college. He is a genuinely kind and accepting man who is a little past his prime.
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I love the tension this show creates, in the audience and onstage. It is very thought-provoking and raises a lot of great questions to ponder.
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First-year East Central University men's basketball head coach Ja Havens has filled out the remaining coaching positions for his 2013-14 staff. Havens has added Tomas Brock as his assistant coach and Joel Lincoln as his graduate assistant coach.
Brock will be the lead recruiter for the Tigers and will assist in all aspects of running the program. He will be responsible for scouting opponents, on-the-floor player development and the organization and administration of the program throughout campus.
Lincoln will aid with on-floor coaching and player development, as well as perform administrative tasks. He will also be responsible for the implementation of study hall and academic accountability program in addition to organizing the film exchange program and assisting with game preparation duties.
Brock joins the Tigers after spending the last two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Northwest Missouri State where he was involved with scouting, recruiting and administrative duties. In his two years at Northwest Missouri, Brock helped the Bearcats to two 20-win seasons, a regular-season MIAA championship and a berth in the NCAA national tournament.
"I am thrilled that Tomas has decided to join our staff at East Central," said Havens. "He embodies the values that are important to our program and will be a great representative of the university.
Tomas embraces hard work and as the product of a coaching family, has a great understanding of the game. He was known as an extremely tough competitor as a player and will bring a winning perspective to our coaching staff."
Before starting his coaching career, Brock played collegiately at Southwest Baptist. He helped the Bearcats to an MIAA regular-season title and a Sweet 16 appearance, while earning All-MIAA honors as a junior and senior.
Prior to joining Southwest Baptist, Brock was a four-year starter and three-year all-state performer at Mount Vernon High School where he was coached by his father, Skip Brock.
Brock earned a master's in Health and Physical Education from Northwest Missouri State and a bachelor's in Finance and Economics from Southwest Baptist University. He is engaged to Abby Moenkhoff.
Lincoln joins the ECU staff after spending four seasons as the Northwest Missouri State men's basketball manager. While with the Bearcats his duties included setting up practice, clock duties and office work.
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Ed Cooley made it perfectly clear following Providence's ouster from the Big East Tournament that it's either NIT or bust for his Friars. While some may interpret Cooley's choice of words – "I didn't come to Providence College to play in another basketball tournament." – as the head coach brushing aside the CBI (College Basketball Invitational), recent history suggests that playing in a postseason event that's not affiliated with the Field of 68 (NCAA Tournament) or Field of 32 (NIT) does have some merit.
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NEW YORK – Stop if you've seen or heard this before, Providence fans.
Another stay in the Big East Tournament turned out to be quick and not-so-sweet for the Friars, who were taken out by Cincinnati, 61-44, Wednesday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. PC now will see if a 17-14 record is good enough to earn a NIT berth while Cincy earns a Big East tourney semifinal-round date with top-seeded Georgetown on Thursday.
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NEW YORK – After getting off to a dreadful start, the Providence Friars finished the first half on a high note to trail Cincinnati by 31-23 at halftime at Madison Square Garden.
PROVIDENCE – It was announced Sunday that Providence College junior guard Bryce Cotton was named All-Big East First Team. His teammate, redshirt junior Kadeem Batts, earned honorable mention honors from the league.
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PROVIDENCE - Big East Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco announced Friday that after several weeks of cordial and professional discussions, a definitive agreement has been reached that will enable a mutually-beneficial separation of some of the league's current members and allow an orderly formation of a new conference by the seven basketball schools. The separation will become effective on July 1, 2013.
The agreement, which remains subject to formal Board approval, contemplates continued cooperation and playing opportunities between the conferences.
CUMBERLAND – Fresh off their first boys' basketball championship in nearly eight decades, Cumberland High will host an Alumni Game on Wednesday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. inside the school's Wellness Center.
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The R.I. boys' basketball open state tournament got underway Wednesday with four "Round of 16" games that were decided by a grand total of 12 points. The evening saw everything from the No. 15 seed (Hendricken) sending the two seed (La Salle) packing to the No. 16 seed (West Warwick) give the tourney's overall seed (Classical) a serious run for its money.
The dust has settled and the Sweet 16 field for the open state tournament is signed, sealed and delivered. Courtesy of Shea High assistant coach Henry Coleman, behold is the group that will see one team emerge to cut down the nets at URI's Ryan Center come Saturday, March 9:
Teams (Points)
1. Classical (18)
2. La Salle (17)
3. North Kingstown (17)
4. Cumberland (15.2)
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7. Hope (13)
8. Westerly (12.8)
9. North Providence (12.8)
10. Coventry (12)
11. Barrington (12)
12. Shea (12)
Drizzling rain never looked so good as we looked out the window Sunday morning. Who knows what's in store for the rest of the day weather-wise, but as we type this, it's all systems go for Brown University's Pizzitola Sports Center to host what figures to be a jam-packed tripleheader of high school boys basketball.
The lineup of divisional title contests includes:
Division II: No. 6 Shea vs. Cumberland, 1 p.m.
Division III: No. 3 East Greenwich vs. No. 1 North Smithfield, 3 p.m.
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Alzheimer's disease. These two words can strike fear into the bravest of souls. I know that the data concerning this issue is overwhelming. I could spend this entire column quoting all the statistics you could want concerning when it strikes, how it progresses, who is the most susceptible, and the odds of getting it. The research is extensive and ongoing and you or I could spend hours reading, listening, learning, and trying to understand it all. Today, however, I want to share some basic facts about dementia and encourage, and maybe educate a little, those who are showing symptoms and those who are seeing these symptoms in their loved ones.
So you've lost your keys . . . again. When does a simple annoyance become something more serious? Below, I've listed some ways to distinguish the normal from the not so normal.
Can't find your keys
Search for casual names and words
Briefly forget conversation details
Feel the cold more
Can't find a recipe
Forget to record a check
Cancel a date with friends
Make an occasional wrong turn Feel occasionally sad
Early Alzheimer's disease
Routinely place items in odd places, i.e. keys in the refrigerator
Forget names of family members and objects, or use inappropriate word substitutions
Frequently forget entire conversations
Dress regardless of the weather, i.e. shorts in a snow storm
Can't follow recipe directions
Can no longer manage money or solve abstract problems
Withdraw from usual interests and activities, sit in front of the TV for hours, sleep far more than usual
Get lost in familiar places, can't find way home
Experience rapid mood swings, from tears to rage, for no discernible reason
If you notice any of these symptoms in yourself or a loved one, see a doctor. Not all memory loss stems from dementia. There are other issues which can cause memory problems so let your doctor be your guide.
Once you have a diagnosis, don't panic! Living in fear is the surest way to lose the battle in caring for someone with Alzheimer's. Take a deep breath, and get the help you need. Do not go this one alone. The amount of support available is extensive. Find a support group, talk to someone you know who has been through it, seek counsel from your pastor or a counselor and whatever you do, don't withdraw.
Ned Hedrick, one of our independent residents at Vriendschap Village, who cared for a spouse with Alzheimer's for many years, shared his thoughts: "Take it one day at a time, find support, and whatever you do, maintain contact with other people."
Vriendschap Village is offering a way to do just that. You are invited to attend an Alzheimer's Informational Seminar on April 19, at 7 p.m., in the Independent Living Dining Room. If you have questions or need some help or support, please come! Brenda Colvin, Executive Director of Vriendschap Village, and Nursing Director, Constance Creary, RN MS, will be leading this session and will be available to answer questions. No registration required. Vriendschap Village is also starting an Alzheimer's and Dementia Support group for families and caregivers. If you are interested, we will be discussing the specifics of this group at the end of the seminar. For more information, please call Kathi Gross at 641-628-8260. Vriendschap Village is located at 2602 Fifield Road in Pella and provides services to Seniors in Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care Assisted Living, and Short Term Stay.
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You might be able to find help fighting breast cancer and other types of cancers at your local grocery store and fitness centers, according to the latest research findings.
Nutrition Expert Marla Klein, MS, RD, MCHES, CPS, DRCC, with the Magnolia-Meals at Home in Rockland and Westchester counties, says there's a lot of research supporting the good effects of getting to or maintaining a healthy weight.
"Oftentimes it's not what's on the chart, it's what feels right, what you've discussed with your provider," Klein says.
Dr. Marian Neuhouser, Ph.D, RD. is a nutritional epidemiologist with a background in nutritional sciences. She is an investigator at Seattle's Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Her research is focused on lifestyle factors such as nutrition and physical activity. Some factors may prevent breast and prostate cancer and improve survivorship in those diagnosed with cancer.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, more than 200,000 American women are diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 American women will die from breast cancer.
Nutritionists and doctors are recommending up to 10 helpings of fruits and vegetables a day, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, and, if they can handle it, high-fiber foods such as nuts, fresh berries, unsalted popcorn.
On the plus side, Klein says, "There are a lot of choices out there. And, healthy eating is a little more convenient - for example, there's a brown rice now that you put in the microwave for a minute or two."
This is not just for adult women, Klein says. "This is for families: adults, children, all ages."
Given what the research indicates, Dr. Neuhouser says, "One of the most important things is that if a woman is overweight or obese, she should be advised to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight. Daily physical activity and following healthy eating habits with plentiful fruits and vegetables and minimal empty calories and fried foods will help achieve these goals."
Dr. Neuhouser says while it can be challenging to lose weight, "Small changes can add up and make a big difference."
"The other big piece that has to go hand and hand with this is physical activity," Klein says. "I'm a nutritionist....they work together to keep you healthier."
Dr. Neuhouser agrees. "If someone is not used to physical activity, try a five to ten minute walk and gradually increase the time. Having physical activity partners or walking partners always helps. I know my soccer team will be waiting for me on the field, so even if I am tired or busy, I still show up."
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The healthier you are the better you cope with acute or chronic illness," Klein says. "This is an every day thing. It's like putting your seatbelt on and brushing your teeth."


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A week-end in London: March 08-11, 2012
Sometimes, in the most routine-like day, a message comes your way. Get your energy back and go London-hunting!
That's art baby:
* Dive back in the Titanic universe at the National Maritime Museum.
* Find faces (and smiles!) in the objects surrounding you.
* Dream of the long gone London. Nostalgic and beautiful black & white photographies.
* Love Louise Bourgeois? See some of her work at the Freud Museum.
* Tip your hat to Marilyn.
Yummy time ahead:
* Celebrate Holi, the Indian feast of colours. Dishoom will be all decorated with beautiful kits and each guest will receive a traditional cake at the end of their meal. On March the 08th, the pavement will be rainbow like, stop and have a look!
Take the little ones along:
* Make them revise the alphabet.
* Did you know the London Transport Museum opens its depot once a month? There is another world of treasures to be discovered there…
Out of the ordinary:
* For its late opening on Friday, the British Museum turns Arabic.
* On March 09 and 10, be a party animal in the Old Vic tunnels. Disco zoo, animal cinema, all night popcorn and candy floss. Don't forget – no amimal costume, no entry.
* Chess + boxing = chessboxing.
* Going on a date? In the cinema category, try the Aubin. Like the Electric Cinema, you will find extra comfy leather armchairs there. But with cushions and blankets for that cocoon effect.
* Go to a different London – Curiocity's vision of the city is sure to amaze you.
* Sweeney Todd gets all musical.
* Have a look at this fun blog on London. We love the post on the London rooftops as golf courses.


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The Montreal Canadiens have informed defenceman Tomas Kaberle that he will be the team's second and final compliance buyout.
The veteran defenceman has one-year and $4.5 million left on his current contract, which carries a $4.25 million cap hit.
The Rakovnik, Czech Republic native played in only 10 games with the Canadiens in 2012/13 and contributed three assists.
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Slow Food is an idea, a way of living and a way of eating. It's a global, grassroots movement with members around the world campaigning for a commitment to a better community, a better environment and better food - and we're here to help do our part for Delmarva.
Delmarva rests on the eastern shore of the Delaware, Maryland and Virginia watershed encompassing Kent, Sussex, Worchester and Wicomico County including the Delaware beach towns north till Dover Delaware and South including Ocean City, Salisbury Maryland and parts of Virginia. The chapter began on the Delaware shore and now has gained many new members from both Wicomico and Worcester counties, which has allowed us to officially call our chapter "Slow Food Delmarva!"
We live on a coastal plain that has flat, fertile soil, long growing climate, an abundance of farm land, wooded areas, beaches, bays, marsh land with 2,430 farms encompassing 490,000 acres of farm land defined as a "zone 7 hardiness zone." Southern Delaware alone has 19 farmers markets, has a rich history of road side BBQ stands as well as an abundance of individual produce stands that function on the honor system.
Delmarva residents strive to preserve historic and local traditions of buying locally and selling locally. Many farmers in the area already promote farm to table practices while local restaurants utilize local traditional cuisine such as soft shell crabs, rockfish, Delaware beach plums, chickens, scrapple, sweet corn, tomatoes, peaches, squash & zucchini as well as countless other local delicacies.
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The UMTC Campus Atheists, Skeptics, and Humanists has been busy. They recently had an event to mock homeopathy, and it has been written up in the campus newspaper. Unfortunately, they've smoked out the local kooks: the comments on the article are embarrassing. Look at this: I am a whole hearted aficionado of homeopathy, discovered in …
Monthly Archive: October 2011
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Mary's Monday Metazoan: What else would you expect? It's Halloween!
Oct 31 2011
Poll: Should lesbians take over the world?
A lesbian in a San Diego high school got elected homecoming king by her fellow students, along with her girlfriend being elected homecoming queen. Seems like a natural and reasonable choice to me…but of course the local angry bigot crowd not only gets to turn it into an online poll, but is skewing the votes …
Oct 31 2011
Why I am an atheist – Dave
Because a bar mitzvah's timing coincides with, what was at least for me, the age I began to think. Born in Antwerp, Belgium in 1968 to a fairly liberal Jewish family I accepted God's reality, not out of fear like many, but because my parents gave me no reason not to trust them. I attended …
Oct 31 2011
People who believe in heaven are idiots
I love everything about this video. It's a debate between a gang of godbotherers and, apparently, one sensible woman on British TV. First, the Christian minister announces that heaven is absolutely real, and that he believes every aborted child automatically goes straight to heaven (how does he know this? I guarantee you that he could …
Oct 30 2011
Why I am an atheist – Sara Mallory
I grew up in a nominally Christian home. My parents took us to a United church for a few years when I was very young. Every Sunday we were expected to put money in an envelope as a donation. I like to think that my parents stopped going to church because of the constant requirement …
Oct 29 2011
Anti-caturday post
Oct 29 2011
The blindness of some scientists
Jen McCreight had a wake-up call. She wrote a draft of an NSF application that required a personal statement, she wrote about the poor attitude towards evolution she experienced in college, and sent it off to some local people for review. They criticized it, which is not a problem — a good shredding over is …
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Noah came home last night and I had to go up and see him. I think he grow a couple of inches while he was away. I was so glad to see him. He is such a little joy for me, always happy and smiling....he was glad to be home.
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Draggin my dragon these days....but he is coming along once pulled! I have put my weight back on and IT is draggin me too.....This is the New Year thoughts now...to get the pounds back off. I did well for 2 years and then got addicted to raisins and nuts* (crap) all my life I never ate this....now? now I have this urge? Crap!
So, uphill I go again. I did it a few times and hold it a while and lose ground......I have to get a better lifestyle in there....coming home from work and crashing to the couch so tired is all I have. Pacing is not something you can do so often in the office, plus you get so in the moment...
Tonight I have such a surprise coming....I am staying overnight to watch the girls...I am packing ALL mt tools and an air mattress as apposed to thinking their bed would be OK. I know the couch is not. I haven't had shots for 3 weeks now and am in a pickle and I have 2 more to go so I MUST be careful.
I planned to bake cookies with them....(snowmen cookies) and I got Frozen Yogurt...bringing a DVD player to watch the new movies I got them...(I don't know how to work theirs). Then bought pancake bisquick for breakfast so I hope to make a Nana magic night and morning.....
Hoping it happens and the body doesn't give me too much trouble. I will pack extra meds for help....but I bet it all goes great. They loved their Christmas stuff. I posted the house and mess that was left. That cleanup cost me more then doing the Eve....Now I hear people lost things here and I haven't found them........ The paper was picked up and chucked so it seems stuff was attached..I had no idea and was not part of so much during the night., I crashed to the Santa chair, So I feel bad.
Well, I thats it for today. I wish all a better day today and hopeful for the new year that we get help for this problem we endure. Nancy B
DH went in to work at the thrift shop (volunteer) today, and I went to my parents. On Friday, my dad got a call from the doctor's clinic at UCSD saying that he has a UTI and needed an antibiotic..well, for some reason, they asked my dad something about which doctor to send it to..or something..it is all very confusing to me..and so they sent it to the primary care doctor..who said he did not have a UTI and wouldn't give him anything for it..so now we are into the long weekend..and I haven't been able to make much sense of all this. The caregiver got much of the messages..but I can't figure it all out.
I went over there today, and dad wasn't feeling well. There wasn't much in the house to eat..so I went to the store, got some food and sandwiches..got dad some cranberry juice..and I think by the time I left he was a bit better..He had some diarrhea ( sorry if it is TMI)...and we got that taken care of too....but it was not fun to deal with...
now I am home,,...it is rainy out..and I should go exercise..but I am enjoying the peace and quiet..sitting in my son's old bedroom (now our office)..and enjoying the view outside..
Coming on late...the day started well but it crashed and burned this afternoon. I'm tired and sad and ready for bed.
It started when I went to pick up a prescription and our card was declined. When I checked later, it turned out the bank had hit us with an overage charge when we still had money in the account, and the charge itself put us in the red. Then we had a bill hit, and that put us even deeper. I had to leave the prescription at the pharmacy, and I have no idea when I'll actually be able to get it. I couldn't put gas in the van either.
When I got home, the bottom dropped out of the day. I got on the computer, and the first thing I saw was an email from my best friend, letting everyone know his daughter had killed herself. She was only 44...Apparently she'd been on Vicodin for years for pain, and it had damaged her liver. But her MD kept saying there was nothing wrong with her and that she shouldn't be having so much pain. I guess she just gave up.
Last night she wrote a note, apologizing for what she was doing and saying she couldn't take it any more. Then she shot herself in the head. I don't know who found her, but my friend got the news this morning. We are all stunned, as you can imagine.
As if that wasn't enough, I also got an email saying another close friend is in hospice. She is way out of the area, so I can't just jump in the van and see her. I emailed her and she sent one back; and we've basically said goodbye to each other over the computer. She understands, of course, but sometimes a computer is a piss-poor substitute for a real hug. I want to hold her in my arms as she goes and I can't. I can only love her from a distance.
So that's been my day...It's snowy and cold out, and I'm thinking of going to bed soon. At the moment there's no reason good enough for staying up!
If I could hug you I would but not way could or would I fly cross country.
Breathe deep and pray is all I know what to say.
We have yet to celebrate Christmas in our house, we will be doing it tomorrow but with a heavy heart. We managed to eke out a Christmas for the kids even though my husband's boss laid him off temporarily 2 weeks before Christmas. We haven't been in much of a holiday mood but we will try tomorrow for the kids.
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Is it safe for a Muslim to visit Israel nowadays? I got different answers for my question every time I ask. Can somebody with real experience help?
Israel is quite a safe country. However, due to its particular geopolitical situation, there can be surprises. Travel to some regions should be avoided, such as the immediate surroundings of the Gaza Strip and the surroundings of the Lebanese border. Due to the war in Syria, there might be some trouble in the Golan Heights. If that's the case, the region will be controlled by the army and you will probably not be allowed to enter it. Have a look at your favourite travel advice page. As an example, here you have the FCO's page on Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Note that the roads are quite dangerous ... that's a real risk. The odds are much higher that you will be hurt in car crash than in a terrorist attack ...
Being a Muslim does not change this. Note that according to an official source, 17.1% of the population are Muslims. There are also 1.6% Druzes, but they are quite localized (near Haifa and in the Golan).
Just go ahead and enjoy. Israel is an interesting country!
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---- — A research study on climate change and influenza, the findings of which were recently published in PLOS Currents (www.plos.org), posits that "warm winters are more likely to be succeeded by early and severe influenza seasons due to fewer people being infected due to the warm weather, thereby leaving an unnaturally large fraction of susceptible individuals in the population going into the next season."
The following season could be worse, due to the earlier onset of flu season possibly occurring at a time when fewer people would have been vaccinated against that year's strains.
Sherry Towers, a professor at Arizona State University, and her team, studied flu patterns and climate patterns in the United States from 1997 to 1998 to the present.
The study suggested that "when a winter was mild, on average 72 percent of the time the next epidemic was more severe than average, with epidemic growth rate 40 percent higher than average, and a peak timing occurring 11 days earlier than average. In addition, the relative likelihood of the following epidemic peaking before January 1st was over 80 percent higher."
Influenza transmission is lower when conditions are warm or humid, and the winter of 2011-2012 was very warm, followed, predictably, according to the study, by a season with early onset and greater severity, which happened this year.
The influenza virus mutates constantly, thus each year a new vaccine is developed which produces immunity to only a few strains of the virus. This year, the vaccine is effective against A strains, but less so for B. Immunity produced by any flu vaccine lasts approximately a year, sometimes less, sometimes more. Next year, a quadrivalent vaccine is expected to be produced that will guard against four strains of the virus rather than two or three, but researchers are anxious for funding that would enable them to work on a universal flu vaccine that would be effective against thousands of strains.
This isn't the first time that weather has been associated with influenza incidence. One researcher, Jeffrey Shaman, contends that the four worst flu epidemics of the last century followed La Nina, which is characterized by extreme cold-water currents around the equator in the Pacific, including the infamous 1918 Spanish flu which killed so many people around the world.
No vaccine is infallible and we cannot prevent warm winters, so until there are better methods for thwarting the virus, precautions that can help avoid influenza are:
Avoiding others who are sick.
Staying home when you are sick (and doing so for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone.
Covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
Washing your hands frequently and not touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Disinfecting surfaces that may harbor germs (phones, doorknobs, etc.).
If you do become ill, anti-viral medications may help, but are best taken within the first two days, so it's important to contact your health provider right away.
Anne Springer is the public relations director of SeniorCare Inc., Cape Ann's local area agency on aging. To reach SeniorCare, call 978-281-1750.


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After a moment of silence and reflection, the sentiment at Remembrance Sunday services across Sussex was clear yesterday: "We will remember them."
Dozens of towns across the county held events which saw the laying of poppy wreaths, a reminder of the fields in Flanders when tens of thousands died in the First World War.
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The firing of the Brighton Sea Cadets field gun, which last saw action in the Boxer uprising in 1901, marked the start of a two minute silence at 11am.
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Brighton and Hove mayor Bill Randall and Peter Field, the Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex, were the first to lay wreaths.
They were followed by city MPs Caroline Lucas and Simon Kirby, councillors, members of the armed forces, emergency services, veterans' organisations and uniformed groups.
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Bikers honour veterans
At 2.30pm, a ceremony was held at the war memorial in Grand Avenue, Hove, before a service of remembrance in All Saints Church in The Drive.
Later the Brighton and Hove branch of the Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women's Service held a service of remembrance at the synagogue in New Church Road, Hove.
Elsewhere, about 45 bikers belonging to various branches of Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) set off in convoy from Upper Beeding, near Steyning, to lay a wreath at Southwick Green.
John Mitchell, of MAG, said: "We had also been collecting for the Royal British Legion and were made very welcome by the members of Lancing branch when we returned our collecting tins after the service."
Adur District Council chairman Peter Metcalf laid a wreath at Shoreham War Memorial at 11am and again in Lancing at 3pm.
Coun Metcalfe said: "I'm very proud and honoured to represent the towns and residents of Adur at this year's remembrance service.
"Not only are we remembering the sacrifices of those who gave their lives in the great wars, but to also those and their families who have served and continue to serve in all the conflicts and operations that continue today around the world."
In Worthing the annual service and march past took place at the war memorial in Chapel Road.
The town's mayor, Charles James, and Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex Susan Pyper laid wreaths for the fallen.
A memorial service in East Hoathly, near Lewes, followed a night of torchlight parades and a bonfire in the village.
Events were also held in Newhaven, Ditchling, Lewes, Crowborough, Seaford and Peacehaven, among many others.
The simple stance of standing and remembering came after hundreds of people volunteered to sell poppies in aid of the Royal British Legion.
Among them were members of Hove and Adur Sea Cadets who were at Sainsbury's West Hove store in Old Shoreham Road.
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The children and staff take great pride In hosting the event and love to see it shown to everyone. We have been going to them for the last 8 years and i for one know what it means to the children who make their own wreaths and poems and it always attracts a big crowd of parents and visitors .
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HUMBLE— A Humble grandmother is warning parents about what she says it a very dangerous toy.
A Youtube video shows how Water Balz start out as small as peas and can grow to the size of racquetballs.
So it was no wonder, McKenzie Connolly had her eye on one.
"She saw them and wanted them," said her grandmother Tammy McCafferty. "She's kind of spoiled, so she got them."
But that super-absorbent polymer ball nearly killed McKenzie's then 8-month-old little sister Aunraya when she swallowed one.
At first, the family thought the little girl swallowed candy until she started acting strange. They called poison control and were told to give the child lots of water.
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We contacted Dunecraft, the makers of Water Balz, and they referred us to a comment that their CEO made to Reuters Health.
Grant Cleveland said that he's sorry to learn of the incident, but "an 8-month-old has no business being near that product" and "trying to turn it in to a public risk is absurd."
McCafferty doesn't think it's absurd at all and questions what the CEO knows about parenting.
"Otherwise he would know that an 8-month-old baby has every opportunity to get a hold of something like that if you have another child in the house," she said.


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High-Risk Behaviors Among Youth
The status of high-risk behaviors among youth today are defined and discussed, and suggestions offered for strategies to promote healthy behavioral choices for youth.
Maria R. de Guzman, Extension Adolescent Specialist; and Kathy R. Bosch, Extension Family Life Specialist
- Introduction: What Are Risk Behaviors?
- Types And Prevalence Of High-Risk Behaviors
- Relationship Between Adolescence and High-Risk Behaviors
- Conclusion
- References
- Acknowledgments
- Identifying Assets in the Adolescent Environment
Introduction: What Are Risk Behaviors?
High-risk behaviors are those that can have adverse effects on the overall development and well-being of youth, or that might prevent them from future successes and development. This includes behaviors that cause immediate physical injury (e.g., fighting), as well as behaviors with cumulative negative effects (e.g., substance use). Risk behaviors also can affect youth by disrupting their normal development or prevent them from participating in 'typical' experiences for their age group. For example, teen pregnancy can preclude youth from experiencing typical adolescent events such as graduating from school or from developing close friendships with peers.
Because high-risk behaviors can significantly impact the lives of youth and those around them, it is essential that parents, educators and other concerned adults become aware of the prevalence of these behaviors, the factors that increase their likelihood, and what can be done to abate or prevent those risks.
Types And Prevalence Of High-Risk Behaviors
Several high-risk behaviors have been of particular interest to professionals because of their prevalence in youth today. Many of these behaviors cause a large number of deaths and injury among teens, or have negative impacts on society.
Self-injurious Behaviors, Violence And Suicide
Among teens, many of the most self-injurious behaviors are related to driving. Obtaining a driver's license is considered as one of the most exciting milestones of the teen years but unfortunately, car accidents comprise the leading cause of death among teens. Many injuries are exacerbated (and deaths are caused) by the failure to wear seatbelts. Approximately 30 percent of youth nationwide, and 16 percent of youth in Nebraska report that they rarely or never wear seatbelts.
The combination of alcohol use and driving also contributes to deaths among teens from car crashes. About 10 percent of teens report driving after drinking, and 36 percent admit riding in a car where the driver had been drinking. In Nebraska, these numbers are even higher. Among ninth to 12th graders surveyed, 17 percent said that they had driven after drinking, and 36 percent said that they rode in a car after the driver drank alcohol. The good news is that the prevalence of driving-related risk behaviors has steadily decreased over the last four years. Nonetheless, driving-related risk behaviors continue to be a serious problem during the teen years.
Fighting and aggression comprise another group of self-injurious behaviors. It is second to vehicular accidents as the leading cause of death among those 15-34 years of age. Nationally, 36 percent of teens report having been involved in physical fighting over the last year (29 percent of Nebraska teens), with males (43 percent) outnumbering females (28 percent) dramatically. Similarly, both males and females reported carrying a weapon or a gun (19 percent nationally, 18 percent in Nebraska), however males (29 percent) outnumbered females (7 percent) significantly.
Finally, suicide is one of the highest risk behaviors among youth today. Close to 17 percent (almost one out of every five) of youth report having considered suicide within the past year and 13 percent actually planned it (national and state numbers are similar). Among teens, 8.4 percent attempt suicide every year. Suicide now is the third leading cause of death among those ages 15-24, with 86 percent of those deaths from males, and 14 percent from females.
Substance Use
Substance use is another group of behaviors that contribute to immediate as well as long-term damage. Drinking and drug use have been linked to motor vehicle accidents, fighting/violence, problematic relationships and social interactions, and various diseases. Drinking and cigarette smoking are among the most common in this group of behaviors. Unfortunately, a higher number of Nebraska teens actually engage in these behaviors compared to nationwide numbers. Over 43 percent of youth nationwide and 43 percent of youth in Nebraska report that they drink alcohol, and 26 percent of youth nationwide and 30 percent of Nebraska teens admit to heavy drinking (five or more drinks in a row). Approximately 23 percent of teens admit to being cigarette smokers (22 percent among Nebraska teens), with 9.4 percent being frequent cigarette users (smoked on 20 of last 30 days). Like self-injurious behaviors, the prevalence of alcohol and cigarette use has decreased over the last few years, but nonetheless continues to be serious risks to adolescent health.
Illicit drug use is both a health and public concern because of the obvious negative physical effects it has on users. Effects of illicit drug use include, but are not limited to, brain damage and damage to major physical organs. It also has been linked to a host of other health compromising behaviors such as risky driving, engagement in high-risk sexual behaviors, and violence. Recent estimates suggest that 22 percent of teens use marijuana (18 percent among Nebraska teens), and that 10 percent of teens used marijuana before the age of 13. Approximately 3 percent use cocaine.
In recent years, methamphetamine use has become a serious concern in the United States. The low cost of the drug and the ease at which many youth are able to access this substance have contributed significantly to its rapid spread. The serious, immediate and long-term effects of methamphetamine have made it a top concern for many professionals and policy-makers. Today, approximately 3 percent of eighth graders, and over 4 percent of 10th and 12th graders report having tried or used methamphetamine nationally.
Risky Sexual Behaviors
Engagement in sexual behavior is considered to be another group of high-risk behaviors for youth because of the potential physical (e.g., STDs or sexually transmitted diseases) and socioemotional risks they present. Youth may or may not be ready for the social and emotional implications of sexual activity, and many sexually active youth do not use safe sexual practices. Slightly fewer Nebraska (41 percent) teens engage in sexual intercourse at a young age as compared with 47 percent of youth nationwide.
Among those who report engaging in sex, only 63 percent report having used a condom during their last intercourse and 17 percent report using alternative methods of birth control. Even fewer Nebraska teens (62 percent) reported using a condom. Unprotected sex exacerbates risks because of the potential for developing STDs and the potential for unwanted pregnancy. Approximately half of the 19 million new STD cases diagnosed per year are of youth ages 15-19; and 13 percent of new HIV/AIDS diagnoses are of youth ages 13-24.
Teen pregnancy is both a possible effect of risky behaviors as well as a risk factor in itself. Teen pregnancy has been linked to higher rates of school dropout, as well as other socio-emotional risks. Rates of U.S. teen pregnancy have declined over the last few years. To date, the rate of teen pregnancy is approximately 7.5 percent for girls between the ages of 15 and 19, which is 36 percent lower than in 1990. Nonetheless, this rate remains the highest in all of the other developed countries (e.g., compared to Canada, Germany, Japan) (Gutmacher Institute, 2006).
Behaviors Related To Obesity And Unhealthy Dieting
In recent years, the rate of obesity in the U.S. has reached epidemic levels. For this reason, many professionals have started to consider behaviors leading to being overweight and obesity as risky. Nationally, only 66 percent of youth report engaging in vigorous physical activity at least three times during the past week. This number is slightly higher among Nebraska teens (68 percent).
While an increasing number of youth are overweight or obese, a large number of youth also are engaging in unhealthy dietary behaviors to lose weight. In Nebraska, one in every four teens who are trying to lose weight use risky/unhealthy methods including vomiting, laxatives, unsupervised/non-prescribed diet pills and fasting.
Relationship Between Adolescence and High-Risk Behaviors
Adolescence is a time of rapid change. In a span of just a few years, teens transition dramatically in almost all realms of their lives. Physically, they grow in leaps and bounds and start to appear like mature adults. Cognitively, their thinking becomes more sophisticated. Socially, relationships are renegotiated, and teens develop the capacity to form deep intimate relationships with others. At the same time, the roles that they occupy in society also change. Partly because teens start to look more mature, people surrounding them sometimes begin to treat them like adults — giving them mature responsibilities and adult expectations.
While significant development occurs during the teen years, full maturity is by no means complete. Studies show that neurological development is not complete until the early 20s. Decision-making and future-oriented thinking are not fully developed. Thus, while teens are entering into adult roles and while they may physically appear to be mature, teens might not be fully equipped to deal with these new tasks and challenges.
For these various reasons, the teen years can be an especially stressful and fragile time, making adolescents more susceptible to engaging in risky behaviors and be unable to weigh their risks and benefits.
Risk Factors
Scholars have identified several factors that predispose youth to risk behaviors. At the individual level, youth who have low self-esteem, who have negative peer groups, and low school engagement or educational aspirations are more likely to engage in risky behaviors. Familial factors include poor parent-child communication, low parental monitoring (e.g., parents are unaware of youth's whereabouts), and a lack of family support. Not surprisingly, when parents themselves engage in risky behaviors, teens also are more likely to do so. Finally, extra-familial variables also play a role in the risk behaviors of youth. Negative school climate, poor neighborhood quality and low socioeconomic status, and poor (or no) relationships with non-parental adults also are at more risk for negative behaviors.
Helping Strategies for Parents
Researchers suggest that despite the stereotype of adolescence as a period of 'storm and stress,' teens actually tend to maintain a close relationship with their family during these years. For many, what actually happens during adolescence is that relationships are renegotiated rather than broken. This means that while changes occur in the relationship, most parents and teens continue to maintain a close relationship during these years. This renegotiation and transition in the parent-child relationship is only natural as the teen is growing up and is having an increased capacity for reasoning, self-discipline and independence.
As parents start to experience this 'renegotiation,' it is important to remember that parents continue to be the most important relationship in their teens' lives. And while conflict and resistance might arise when parents show concern or try to discipline their teens, parents should know that this is all part of the natural progression of relationships as their children grow.
Here are several parenting strategies that parents might find helpful:
- Listen to your teen. The most important thing parents can do for their adolescents is to listen to them. Parents must recognize and respect the value of what they say. Too often parents dismiss or underestimate the significance of the pressure their children feel and the problems they face. Listening and valuing teens' ideas is what promotes the ability of parents to effectively communicate with them. Listening to a teen does not mean giving advice and attempting to correct or control the situation. Sometimes all a teen might need is for parents to listen or be there for them. It is essential that teens understand that they are being heard.
- Act on teachable moments. Talking with teens does not always have to happen on planned one-on-one serious talks. Teachable moments, which are the best times during the day to talk, can emerge at various times of the day, often in the context of doing shared tasks or activities like cooking, driving home or dinner. Issues such as death, sexual behavior or substance abuse can come up anytime. Take advantage of these windows of opportunity, even if they are only 30 seconds long. Parents who are aware and sense that youth need to talk will look toward these teachable moments. They are more important over the long run than giving a long lecture.
- Clearly communicate expectations. It is essential that parents pass along a strong sense of values. This is one of the fundamental tasks of being a parent. Teens cannot read their parents' minds so it is important that parents clearly communicate what their expectations are in terms of behaviors and values. No matter how uncomfortable it may be, parents need to talk to their children about what's right and wrong — about appropriate and inappropriate behavior. Again, look for those 'teachable moments.' For instance, a good time for these discussions might be while parents are driving with their teen. Not only does the parent have a captive audience, but they can also avoid the need for eye contact. This can help teens feel more comfortable.
- Focus on what is important. Adolescence is a time of identity seeking and experimentation of different roles. This can be irritating and bewildering to parents. But as painful as it may be to watch, it is one way that teens learn to function on their own without having to consult their parents about every decision. Guiding principle: Do not make a fuss about issues that are reversible or do not directly threaten your child's or another person's safety. These issues include unwashed hair, a messy room, torn jeans and so on. Parents should save their concern and action for safety. Safety is a non-negotiable issue. Safety rules need to be stated clearly and enforced consistently. Example: Drinking is not acceptable. If you have a party here, no beer or hard liquor is allowed ... and an adult must be present at any party you attend.
- Be willing to be unpopular. Parents need to accept that there will be times when adolescents will disagree with them and possibly even act as if they stop 'liking' them. It is essential to remember that parenting (and not being a 'buddy') is a parent's primary role. It is important to resist the urge to win their favor or try too hard to please them.
- Avoid useless arguing. This does not mean that parents have to avoid confrontation. Useless arguments are those that simply fuel hostility but have no real purpose. It is important for parents to remember the following:
- Do not feel obliged to judge everything their teen says. Parents and teens should be able to agree or disagree.
- Avoid trying to reason with someone who is upset as it is futile. It is better to wait until tempers have cooled off before trying to sort out disagreements.
- Parents should not try to talk teens out of their feelings. Teens have the right to be hurt, angry and disappointed. Parents can acknowledge their teen's reaction without condoning it. This type of response often defuses anger.
- All this said, parents should not let disagreements dissuade them from talking to their teens. Studies show that parents who talk to their teens (and even disagree) still are closer to their children than those who avoid these types of conversations.
- Be respectful. Parents get offended when children treat them discourteously. But they need to be careful that they do not do the same to them. Example: A parent would be very offended if their teen used offensive and hurtful language. Parents should also make sure that they are not verbally assaulting their teens.
- Help teens learn from experience. No matter how hard parents try to protect their teens from risky behaviors, they cannot watch their teens 24 hours every day or protect them from every risk. Should negative consequences arise, parents should try to use those situations to help teens learn from experience. Sometimes, dealing with the consequences of their own actions inspires sensible behavior more effectively than any lecture or discussion. Example: A mother went away for the weekend and without permission, her daughter invited a few friends for a party with no adults present. Several other teens crashed the party, drank heavily and threatened to get violent. The girl felt she had lost control in her own house. After her mother calmly talks to her about what happened, the daughter realizes her mother was right in insisting that adults be there.
- Encourage participation in positive activities. One effective way of discouraging engagement in negative behaviors is to encourage participation in positive activities. Today, there are many activities that teens can be involved in which encourage the development of various competencies and are enjoyable. If teens develop a sense of competency in acceptable activities, they will feel worthy and accepted. In feeling competent, teens likely will have fun and reduce stress. Parents need to assist youth in finding these opportunities. For instance, finding volunteer opportunities and developing a supportive network of family and friends will help buffer high-risk behaviors.
- Help youth make healthy decisions. Parents cannot be there all the time to help their children make healthy choices; thus, it is important to equip teens with the skills needed to make decisions on their own. An important skill in decision-making is assessing benefits and costs. In helping youth do this, one should be honest in helping teens examine the benefits and the costs of various behaviors. For instance, in talking to teens about smoking, parents should be honest about both sides. Positive consequences might be that some people find it enjoyable or even "cool." Negative consequences include adverse health conditions, financial cost and the fact that it can give unpleasant odors. Similarly, in talking about engaging in sexual behaviors, teens might consider the benefits (e.g., they feel close to someone and want to take the next step), but also consider the risks (e.g., STDs, emotional consequences).
Adolescence is a unique period of the lifespan. It is full of changes and challenges, but also of growth and opportunities. Adolescents are particularly susceptible to high-risk behaviors so parents and other concerned adults need to support youth as they go through this period.
The process surrounding high-risk behaviors can be complex, and often it is not enough just to tell a child to 'say no' to engaging in these behaviors. Risk-behavior prevention must cover a wide range of issues that adolescents face in order to be most effective. Parents and community organizations must address issues such as family violence, poverty, psychiatric illness, poor interpersonal skills, learning deficits and the dysfunctional development that might be associated with such behaviors. Parents must clearly express their expectations, and must help equip youth to assess risks, to be assertive, and to have the self-esteem and forbearance to withstand external pressures that might push them toward behaviors that lead to negative outcomes.
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The authors would like to acknowledge the work of the late Herbert G. Lingren, Extension Family Scientist and author of the previous edition of this publication.
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Index: Families
Adolescence & Youth
Issued July 2007