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LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Georgia basketball head coach Mark Fox was pretty sure he was coming down with a cold Friday afternoon. Starting forward Donte Williams had a runny nose. Starting guard Kenny Gaines was in the training room getting his knees iced.
Despite all that, it was a team that had to feel pretty good as it departed for Kentucky later that evening.
Yes, the Bulldogs are heavy underdogs against the 14th-ranked Wildcats, who once again are stocked with soon-to-be NBA draft picks. Kentucky is projected to win by 20 points by the website www.realtimerpi.com.
But a look at the SEC standings shows that Georgia and Kentucky are tied for second place, both at 4-1. A game that looked like a walkover at the beginning of this month is at least more interesting because of the way Georgia has performed since SEC play began.
I know that everybody knows that we can play with anybody, Williams said. If we defend well, rebound well, make our free throws, we can compete with anybody. So we feel pretty good coming into the game.
SEC expansion created some oddities to the schedule. Kentucky is not visiting Athens this season, so this will be the Bulldogs only shot at the Wildcats unless they meet in the SEC tournament.
Georgia did not play at Rupp Arena last year, so the teams sophomores, including key players Charles Mann, Gaines and Brandon Morris, have never played there.
That also means those sophomores have never lost to Kentucky. Georgia won last years game, and in fact, the Bulldogs have beaten Kentucky nine times in the past 12 years.
But winning at Rupp Arena -- which the Bulldogs havent done in Foxs five seasons at Georgia -- is a whole different matter. Kentucky has won 20 in a row at home, including its past 12 SEC games.
Its a hard place to play at, Williams said. Youve got like 22,000 fans there; its just a place where weve gotta play well. Were probably not gonna have the refs on our side; were probably not gonna get many calls. So weve gotta play mistake-free.
Fox said he didnt talk much to his team about the challenge of playing at Rupp Arena. Part of the reason for that was that he didnt have time. Wednesdays win over South Carolina ended late, and the team only had one full day in Athens, with Friday being a travel day.
Fox also didnt have crowd noise piped into Thursdays practice, something he has done in the past. Hes trying to make the game just about basketball and not the environment.
I dont think any of their fans are gonna block a shot. But they are gonna change the atmosphere in the arena, Fox said. What it comes down to is us being composed enough to manage that and play the right way.
The Bulldogs (10-7 overall) didnt do that in their most recent road trip, as they were pasted by No. 6 Florida. Looking back, Georgias players said they were just undone by the atmosphere -- junior forward Nemanja Djurisic said it was a tougher place to play than Rupp Arena -- which led to too many turnovers.
Weve got to play with a level of composure that we did not play with at Florida, Fox said. And thats across the board; thats not just one guys responsibility. We all have to grow as competitors and learn how to play in an atmosphere like this.
And then theres the talent gap.
Kentucky (14-4) is once again loaded with players who would be in the NBA right now if not for the leagues age limit. The website www.draftexpress.com currently projects three Kentucky players -- Julius Randle, Willie Cauley-Stein and James Young -- to go among the top 14 this summer.
Randle, a 6-foot-9 forward, has 11 double-doubles and is averaging 10.6 rebounds per game. Cauley-Stein is a 7-0 forward. And when the team needs outside shooting or fast-break scores, it can turn to Young and Andrew and Aaron Harrison, who are both 6-6.
But the Bulldogs are used to going up against teams that are considered to be more talented. And theyre used to being road underdogs.
Its a normal feeling. Many times when we go on the road, people dont give us a chance against anyone, Djurisic said before correcting himself. Not anyone, but against the top teams. It gives us a great pleasure to play, to compete, to show everyone wrong, to prove them wrong. And just to compete. Kentuckys a great team, and we really cant wait to step on the court with them and see whos better.

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Jimmy Lovell, 45, is charged with one count of aggravated cruelty to animals, which is a felony.
Around 4:15 Tuesday afternoon, police responded to a complaint that a small, female terrier type mix was being dragged from behind a Chevy S-10 pickup truck on Liberty Street.
Witnesses told police Lovell stopped at the stop sign at Knott Road and Liberty Street, then turned onto Liberty Street heading toward Middlebrook Pike, still pulling the dog.
Several witnesses told police they tried to get Lovell to stop.
Lovell finally stopped his truck on Liberty Street approaching Middlebrook Pike.
Police were told he got out, cursed at the witnesses, jerked the dog up, took the rope off the truck, threw the dog into the passenger side and drove away.
The dog was found abandoned along Sutherland Avenue near a business. It's being treated for serious injuries at the UT Veterinary School.
"This poor little dog had severe wounds covering all four legs, over her breast bone, both of her little knees. She was really just in rough shape and in shock," says Dr. Patricia Sura, with UT.
"The sheer fact that she's covered in them makes her just a really terrible case and the unfortunate nature of it not being an accident, it's just rough for all us to deal with," Dr. Sura adds.
However, Dr. Sura adds that the dog has a good chance of survival if she can avoid infection while her wounds heal.
When police arrived, they said the dog appeared to be lifeless.
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SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A man accused of posing as an insurance agent pleaded not guilty Friday, along with his wife, to charges they bilked hundreds of San Diego County seniors out of nearly $2 million in a scam in which the couple allegedly sold phony "in-home service agreements" for tasks such as cooking, cleaning and bathing.
Michael Woodward, 50, and his 47-year-old wife, Melissa, were ordered held on $1 million bail each.
The defendants -- arrested April 10 at their Las Vegas home and extradited to San Diego -- each face up to 16 years in state prison if convicted of 11 felony counts of burglary, grand theft, theft from an elder, tax evasion and selling insurance without authorization.
"The defendants in this case were ruthless and heartless in the way they targeted the elderly and sold them fake insurance policies," District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis said. "We're also encouraging anyone who bought an in-home service agreement from these defendants to come forward."
At the couple's arraignment, Domenic Lombardo, the attorney for Michael Woodward, unsuccessfully argued for a reduction in bail. Lombardo told Judge David Danielsen there was some question whether his client was selling service agreements or policies that would require a license to sell insurance.
Lombardo said three other states -- including Oregon and Minnesota -- investigated Michael Woodward for similar activity but declined to file criminal charges.
Earll Pott, the attorney for Melissa Woodward, said his client had no prior record and needed to get out of custody so she could care for her 14-year-old autistic son.
"She is desperate to return to him," Pott told the judge,
Pott said the charges against his client were "defensible," noting there was no indication that Melissa Woodward entered any homes to sell service agreements.
For nearly a decade, the Woodwards swindled 238 San Diego seniors out of more than $1.9 million in premiums, Deputy District Attorney Michael Zachry said. In all, Michael Woodward bilked victims out of nearly $6 million across the nation, the prosecutor said.
Using various business names, the defendants would target the elderly at their homes, telling them that for a prepaid annual fee, they would have access to an unlimited amount of non-medical services such as cooking, cleaning, bathing, dressing, laundry and shopping, Zachry said.
To receive services, Michael Woodward allegedly told the victims they should call him and provide a doctor's note.
In reality, the offer was a sham, according to the prosecutor, who alleged that Woodward and his wife were the only employees of the company and were not able to provide the in-home services he promised. The most he did included paying a third party to provide the requested services, or reimbursing seniors for the expense of acquiring services on their own, Zachry said.
Inexpensive claims were often paid, but when victims made claims that were more expensive, Michael Woodward would not return phone calls and would reject the claim, according to the prosecutor.
Michael Woodward also is accused of routinely returning to victims' homes to collect additional premiums, well beyond the original cost he quoted for the plan, Zachry said.
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• Keep a time frame for your retirement and sale in mind because law practices should be sold at or near their peak. "Never have in your mind that you are going to sell your practice on a certain date and therefore can begin to slow down two years before—no one wants to buy a declining practice," Poll says.
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After R, a highly unusual zombie played by Nicholas Hoult, saves a human from an attack, the two form a relationship that sets in motion events that might change the entire lifeless world. The movie also stars Teresa Palmer and John Malkovich.
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'Warm Bodies,' the latest permutation of the zombie screen phenomenon, places heart over horror and romantic teen angst over sharp social commentary. The low gore quotient and emphasis on young love might disappoint genre purists, but for those open to the idea of a gently goofy mash-up, the film is strong on atmosphere and offers likably low-key, if somewhat bland, charms. — Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter
The audience knows exactly where the movie is heading and can only sit and wait for it to get there. ... It needed a second really good idea, something for the concept to bounce off of, something to provide a dose of the unexpected. — Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
We're a long way from the manic, repulsive, jolly slapstick of 'Zombieland.' This is more like a sensitively bent version of a Nicholas Sparks novel, where lovers must overcome significant social obstacles before moving on to the bed. — Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune
... 'Warm Bodies' has the occasional sparkle of true originality in what is an otherwise rote young adult tale with shoehorned, bland action sequences. There is, indeed, commentary about intractable conflict and the mindset of total war. — Jordan Hoffman, ScreenCrush
Somewhat ironically, this zombie tale has trouble with movement. Heavy on voiceover early on, 'Warm Bodies' never quite takes off, registering closer to 'nice' than 'fun.' It pales compared to the juiced-up entertainment of 'Zombieland' or the we-are-all-walking-dead satire of 'Shaun of the Dead.' — Matt Pais, RedEye
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Sign the on-line petition if you believe PUSD should revert to the prior lice policy and communicate to parents in the class
Original post made by petition on Feb 28, 2013
If you are interested in PUSD going back to the old policy notifying parents that lice was found in your child's classroom so that you can check your own children for lice, please sign the petition and let your voice be heard.
The change in policy to keep parents in the dark and not notify parents in the classroom if lice is found was not announced nor was it vetted by the School Board.
To sign the petition, click here: Web Link
Comments (24)
on Feb 28, 2013 at 7:20 am
Well, I understand both points of view on this matter. Again, as I mentioned on the previous thread about the head lice policy, PUSD is following the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on this. The CDC in turn points to the recommendations of the American Association of Pediatrics and the National Association of School Nurses. (CDC Head Lice web page: Web Link).
on Feb 28, 2013 at 8:09 am
No where in your link does it say that you should not inform the parents in the class. That is the key here - people need to know to watch out, especially with the younger ones, because if a child has lice and doesn't know, there is a good chance they can pass it to others in school or at playdates.
If the schools wants to allow the kids to come to school after they've been treated, fine, but they still need to inform parents.
on Feb 28, 2013 at 8:18 am
Kathleen Ruegsegger is a registered user.
Just one question about notifications, is a single notification enough? I would agree notification is easily done, but if you find one student and send a notice and then find two more students three weeks later, are we asking the school to renotify, or will you consider it part of the original notification? It helps to be clear about what we are asking the schools to do.
on Feb 28, 2013 at 8:34 am
The petition is to revert to the previous policy and when lice is found in the classroom, that a letter will be sent home like it was in the past, because it is every parent's right to know what is going on in the classroom including outbreaks of lice. That way, the parents will know to check their children for lice because lice is easily spread in the classroom, recess and the playground. It is also easily spread by backpacks and jackets touching each other hanging on hooks.
The new policy says parents in the classroom will not be notified. Ridiculous.
on Feb 28, 2013 at 8:53 am
"Well" wrote: "No where in your link does it say that you should not inform the parents in the class. That is the key here - people need to know to watch out, especially with the younger ones, because if a child has lice and doesn't know, there is a good chance they can pass it to others in school or at playdates."
"If the schools wants to allow the kids to come to school after they've been treated, fine, but they still need to inform parents."
There are two separate issues here, aren't there?" (1) The removal of the "no-nits-or-child-must-stay-out-of-class" policy and (2) whether or not parents should be informed.
on Feb 28, 2013 at 8:58 am
I too think there should be follow up to the first notice, as well as perhaps a slate of penalties. For if the parents were negligent the first time around, what's to prevent them from continuing their negligence? First notice should be accompanied by automatic one week suspension of child. Second notice a month suspension. Third notice suspension for a year. Notices moreover should have required follow up at the home with health official and, perhaps where warranted, a team of exterminators.
The child should not be made to suffer as it is the parents' fault. We are living in a sea of unpaid debt, unfunded liabilities, on account of outrageous teacher salaries and pensions. Negligent parents of the lice or nit ridden child should be made to face a fine. $500 for first offense. $2000 for second offense. $5000 for third offense, This might better help to alleviate the problem while the district finds other ways to cope with the mountainous wave of unfunded liabilities brought to us by the teachers union.
on Feb 28, 2013 at 9:09 am
Kathleen Ruegsegger is a registered user.
"Amy" -- cut the c--- There are some concerned parents. They would like to go back to the previous rules. They can appeal and the chips will fall where they may.
on Feb 28, 2013 at 9:14 am
I don't think bullying a person you disagree with is very appropriate Kathleen. My hands are shaking right now.
on Feb 28, 2013 at 9:22 am
Get ready for an outbreak of lice in Pleasanton. A child with lice will be allowed to remain in school until the end of the day? Do you know how many kids can get lice in that time? And then those newly infested kids can give it to others outside of school...
I say let's withhold all donations to PUSD, PPIE, until the school district goes back to the old lice policy.
And parents: do not reimburse PUSD for days of school missed. Let's let our wallets talk, and also sign the petition.
on Feb 28, 2013 at 9:31 am
Kathleen Ruegsegger is a registered user.
So you agree you were bullying these parents. Thank you.
on Feb 28, 2013 at 9:38 am
Don't try to pull the wool over are eyes Kathleen you know you're the bully. You're acting like this board belongs to you and you alone and its doesn't and I'm going to say that LOUD AND CLEAR.
on Feb 28, 2013 at 9:39 am
A good reason to sign the petition:
"In the past, over-the-counter products like Nix and RID have been effective, but now many cases are becoming drug resistant, so head lice outbreaks like the one in Idaho are on the rise. "
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I also read that tea tree oil is a good repelent for lice, as these bugs don't like the smell. It is worth a try, there are some tea tree oil shampoos out there.
Right now at Lydkinsen elementary, there were kids with lice, so there is a current lice situation in Pleasanton.
I cannot believe that PUSD is acting in such an irresponsible way.
By the way Sam, the CDC also says "Head lice can be a nuisance." So they know what a pain it is to have these bugs, and yet they don't want people to take steps to prevent the spread of lice! And PUSD does not have to follow their guidelines, since CDC is very clear that school districts have the final say about what lice policy to implement.
on Feb 28, 2013 at 9:51 am
Sam - you're exactly right. And number 2 is what people seem to be most concerned about - the lack of communication.
on Feb 28, 2013 at 10:04 am
Kathleen Ruegsegger is a registered user.
It isn't bullying to agree with these parents that a simple notification has benefits for students and their families, as well as the classroom and school. I agree.
It also isn't bullying to merely state you disagree. Suggesting one year suspensions for children and $5,000 fees for parents, etc., bullying.
on Feb 28, 2013 at 10:10 am
Commanding another poster to cut the you know what is bullying. My recommendation might differ in some respects for you're own but I don't deserve to be talked down to like that. Your a bully Kathlleen and don't try to put this off on me. I'm VERY angry right now.
on Feb 28, 2013 at 10:32 am
Kathleen Ruegsegger is a registered user.
I'm happy to talk to you about this off line if you wish.
on Feb 28, 2013 at 12:02 pm
Amy, I'm probably not alone in thinking that you are owed an apology. Sometimes people go overboard, maybe because they care too much, or maybe just that they have that kind of a personality. Either way it's inexcusable, and certain contributors should learn to restrain themselves and their language.
I think your position generally a good one though a bit too extreme. Instead of the $500, $2000, $5000 fines that you advocate, I'd say maybe a first time warning would be adequate, and then a $500 fine if the parents don't comply. The $500 fine for the 2nd offense and perhaps a $1000 fine for the chronic offenders, and there are probably many out there, could be put into a fund for the district-supervised exterminator services that may be needed.
Fines, moderately graduated and rational relative to the seriousness of the offense, are a useful tool both as incentive to people to get their children and households cleaned up and disincentive to people who tend to be lax in the way they oversee the health and grooming habits of their children.
on Feb 28, 2013 at 12:29 pm
Well, as usual this discussion thread has degenerated into a lot of silly and stupid comments. I won't bother to identify particular posts, and I'm not going to bother arguing back and forth. There's just no cure for "stupid".
Anyone who wants to learn more about what informed health experts think about head lice prevention, treatment, and school policy can google the information put out by the American Association of Pediatrics and the National Association of School Nurses.
on Feb 28, 2013 at 12:54 pm
Kathleen Ruegsegger is a registered user.
It is unlikely that you could suspend students for without children being "made to suffer." In addition, it would hurt the classroom/school in lost funding. Those kinds of suspensions and the suggested fines up to $5,000 are likely not enforceable.
Asking the district to maintain a notice of this kind of outbreak in a classroom, in my opinion, is not unreasonable. The impact to students in lost school time (and again, funding for the schools) is easily mitigated with a note. I believe it's just a request to maintain a past practice.
on Feb 28, 2013 at 2:44 pm
Sam, I do not understand why you put so much faith in the "experts." You seem like a fairly smart person, and as such, should not rely so much on the so called experts.
Just think: The American Academy of Pediatrics has changed its mind often in the past. Just look at circumcision: first it was recommended, then it changed in 1999, and now in 2012, back again recommending it.
When we get an outbreak of lice and entire schools are affected, we will probably see another shift in the AAP recommendations. But it will be a while, right?
I hope your family does not get lice, but if you do, you will change your mind, because it is a big effort to get rid of these bugs. And now that the permethrin and those milder options do not work as well because the bugs became resistant, well, good luck.
With CSR gone (did you see the post about the board spending millions to hire more administrators and others?) we have crowded classrooms, and now with the lice policy... this is awful!
Parents: please sign the petition, and be careful around Lydkinsen Elementary students, as there is definitely lice going around.
on Feb 28, 2013 at 2:53 pm
Here is what Palo Alto Unified School district says about lice on their website:
"Lice are common age-old pests that are easily transferred from person to person. All age groups and localities are susceptible. PAUSD has a "No Nits" policy. You will be informed of procedures and policy if your child should become infected. If you discover a lice problem, please call your school office to help us keep the problem under control. Occasional lice checks will be conducted at your school throughout the year. "
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Now that is a good school district! And the PUSD board wonders why Palo Alto can pass a parcel tax but not Pleasanton? Well, parents who trust the administration and board are more likely to support a parcel tax. But who can trust a group of administrators and board members who make the worse decisions?
Stop donations, Pleasanton parents, send a loud message to this district!
on Mar 2, 2013 at 11:16 pm
The funny thing is that pinworm is just as easy for children to pick up in school as lice is, but I've never known schools to check children for it. Yikes! Now that would be something, wouldn't it ; /
When my kids were in school, we were informed whenever there was a contagious outbreak of anything: whooping cough, chicken pox, pinworm, lice etc. No one knew who had it but parents had a 'heads up" to be on the lookout for symptoms so they could deal with it. That seems to be a logical way to deal with childhood contagions. Parents felt more secure in reporting their child's health problem because no one was finger-pointing.
No hysteria. Just communication.
on Mar 3, 2013 at 6:54 am
"The funny thing is that pinworm is just as easy for children to pick up in school as lice is, but I've never known schools to check children for it. Yikes! Now that would be something, wouldn't it ; /"
Pinworms are due to poor hygiene, whereas lice are not. Someone has to come in contact with an egg (pinworm) and then somehow manage to get that into their mouth in order for the egg to enter the intestines. And the eggs from a person are found in areas where you should not be able to come in contact with unless there is absolutely poor hygiene on the part of the infected person.
Good hygiene, at school and personal prevents pinworms. And no, you cannot check for pinworms, as that involve private areas. A friend's kid contracted pinworms during an exchange program in Latin America, that is how we know about this. And yes, poor hygiene played a role.
on Mar 6, 2013 at 11:22 pm
Withhold donations? Yeah, that will show them! Not. Let's advocate for what we believe without punishing the kids by not getting the funding they deserve. PPIE is finishing up their annual drive, please give generously. Our kids deserve to have the best education and PPIE is working to restore programs that have been cut. Find out more at ppie.org
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Jason Collins
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In the May issue of Sports Illustrated, the 34-year-old player said, "I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I'm gay."
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Hillary Clinton
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The 80-year old man behind much of the 20th century's most iconic music was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
Senator Rob Portman and son Will Portman
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"It allowed me to think of this issue from a new perspective, and that's of a dad who loves his son a lot and wants him to have the same opportunities that his brother and sister would have," Portman told the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Portman's son Will, a junior at Yale, expressed in an essay to the Yale Daily News his pride as an out gay man and as the son of Sen. Portman.
"In many ways it's been a privilege to come out so publicly," said Will Portman. "Now, my friends at Yale and the folks in my dad's political orbit in Ohio are all on the same page."
By coming out in favor of marriage equality, Senator Portman joins millions of other Americans who understand that every American should have the right to marry the person they love.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd
Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd publicly announced his support for marriage equality in May 2013, setting him apart from many of his colleagues in Australia's Parliament.
Later, during a live Q&A session, Rudd was questioned by a Christian pastor about his support and a passionate defense that went viral on the Internet.
In the video, Pastor Matt Prater asked Rudd how he could support marriage equality as a Christian. "If you call yourself a Christian, why don't you believe the words of Jesus in the Bible?" he said.
In response, Rudd stated, "Well mate, if I was going to have that view, the Bible also says that slavery is a natural condition."
Rudd brought the conversation back to his faith, stating that the New Testament's fundamental principle was universal love.
"If we get obsessed with a particular definition of that through a form of sexuality, then I think we are missing the centrality of what the Gospel... is all about," said Rudd.
Robbie Rogers
Soccer player Robbie Rogers made history in May when he was substituted onto the field for the Los Angeles Galaxy during a match, making him the first openly gay man to participate in Major League Soccer.
Six weeks before the match, Rogers released a short blog post simultaneously retiring from soccer and outing himself as a gay man. During an interview with USA Today, Rogers expressed the reasoning for coming out and his desire to be a hero to LGBT youth.
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The 26-year-old player led the Columbus Crew to a Major League Soccer Cup in 2008, then in the same year represented the United States on the Men's National Soccer Team at the Olympics. Rogers hopes to represent the United States at the 2014 World Cup.
Simon Thibodeau
When University of California Santa Barbara tennis coach Simon Thibodeau told his team he was gay, he became a pioneer as one of the few openly LGBT Division I coaches in college sport.
Thibodeau joins Portland State women's basketball coach Sherri Murrel, Kennesaw State men's tennis coach T.J. Greggs and Oregon State softball coach Kirk Walker on the short list of openly LGBT coaches on college campuses.
As a coach, Thibodeau coached nine all-Americans and has reached the NCAA tournament Round of 16 five times. Now in Santa Barbara, he has broken school records by leading his team to its highest national ranking in 20 years.
Now, as an openly gay man, he has the opportunity to start breaking barriers instead, bringing greater acceptance to the sport he knows best.
Darren Young
During an interview with TMZ this year, Worldwide Wrestling Entertainment superstar Darren Young answered a question about whether a gay man could be successful in the WWE by outing himself.
"Absolutely. Look at me. I'm a WWE superstar and, to be honest with you, I'm gay," said Young.
The 33-year-old star immediately received support online from friend and fellow WWE superstar John Cena and Executive Vice President Stephanie McMahon. A representative from the WWE also expressed their support for Young, adding that the wrestler would be participating in an anti-bullying rally for the WWE in Los Angeles.
Congratulations to @DarrenYoungWWE for being the first openly gay WWE Superstar!— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) August 15, 2013
In his interview with TMZ, Young expressed a desire to make a difference in others lives, paving the way for others struggling with coming out.
Brittney Griner
During a pre-draft interview with USA Today, Brittney Griner, the number one draft pick for the WNBA, decided to publicly come out as a lesbian.
Griner, who is known for her impressive dunking skills, is now a member of the Phoenix Mercury and has been embraced by her sport and team. Griner later opened up to news outlets like Sports Illustrated and the Associated Press about her sexuality, bullying and generally being considered different than her peers.
"It was hard. Just being picked on for being different," Griner told the Associated Press. "Just being bigger, my sexuality, everything…"
Griner also expressed a desire to continue working with the LGBT community to become a role model for youth. As an advocate for anti-bullying programs, Griner is taking her past experiences with being picked on to make a positive difference in the future.
Victor Garber
Prolific actor Victor Garber acknowledged his sexuality and relationship with partner Rainer Andreesen in a recent interview with journalist Greg Hernandez, joining the growing ranks of openly gay celebrities working in Hollywood. According to Hernandez, Garber "seemed surprised by the question," but ultimately acknowledged his relationship with Andreesen.
"I don't really talk about it but everybody knows," said Garber. "He's going to be out here with me for the SAG awards."
Garber, who is known for his roles in the TV show Alias, along with roles in the films Titanic, and Argo, has been with Andreesen, an artist, for thirteen years. They live in New York, and according to Garber, his relationship with Andreesen is one of his proudest achievements.
Kenneth Faried
NBA star and Denver Nugget player Kenneth Faried came out this year for marriage equality when he sat down with his two mothers to announce their support in a video for One Colorado.
Faried, known as "Manimal" on the court, questioned Colorado's civil union law in an interview with KDVR. "Why can't a female be married to a female and male be married to a male and it be called a marriage? You still have the same thing, same love and happiness," said Faried.
Faried is also a member of Athlete Ally, pledging to end homophobia and transphobia in sport.
"Nobody can ever tell me I can't have two mothers, because I really do," Faried says.
Lucas Cruikshank
Nickelodeon star Lucas Cruikshank, famous for his hyperactive YouTube character Fred, came out as a gay man in a comedic video shot with best friend and actress Jennifer Veal.
While fielding questions from fans, Cruikshank and Veal came to the question of Cruikshank's sexuality. While Veal was the first to reveal Cruikshank's sexuality, the actor backed up his friend and told viewers, "I'm gay," said Cruikshank.
"My family and friends have known for like three years," Cruikshank explained. "I just haven't felt the need to announce it on the Internet."
As a young actor, Cruikshank can show youth around the country that being a member of the LGBT community is something to celebrate.
Michelle Rodriguez
In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, star Michelle Rodriguez revealed her bisexuality to reporters, stating: "I've gone both ways"
While the Fast & Furious star has denied rumors about her sexuality before, she was blunt in her interview about her attraction to men and women.
"I do as I please," said Rodriguez. "Men are intriguing. So are chicks."
Rodriguez is known for her roles in action and horror films, headlining blockbusters such as Resident Evil and Avatar.
Maria Bello
Actress Maria Bello revealed that she was dating her longtime friend Clare in a December op-ed for The New York Times.
The 46-year old is known for her roles in films such as Coyote Ugly and The Jane Austen Club. According to Bello, she struggled for years with her decision to come out, but ultimately decided to share the news of her relationship with the world.
"Whomever I love, however I love them, whether they sleep in my bed or not, or whether I do homework with them or share a child with them, 'love is love,'" said Bello in her op-ed. "And I love our modern family."
Giving thanks for my modern family. Happy thanksgiving for whatever kind of family you have. @nytimes pic.twitter.com/Mty9FPNHh4
— maria bello (@maria_bello) November 30, 2013
Tom Daley
British diver Tom Daley publicly revealed his relationship with another man this year in a Youtube video released to fans.
Daley, who won a Bronze medal for the 10 meter platform dive during the 2012 Olympic games, has received support from millions of fans around the world regarding his coming out.
Robin Roberts
At the end of the year, Good Morning America co-host Robin Roberts came out publicly in a Facebook message that reflected on her health battles and expresses gratitude for the people who supported her, including her longtime girlfriend, Amber Laign.
Roberts made headlines in May 2012 when she landed the interview with President Obama where he first announced his support for marriage equality.
"I am grateful for my entire family, my long time girlfriend, Amber, and friends as we prepare to celebrate a glorious new year together," Roberts wrote.


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Digital Hearing Healthcare is holding an educational hearing seminar on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 9:45 a.m. at the Senior Center, 155 Haverhill St., Lawrence. The session will address questions and topics such as how the ear works, protecting your hearing ability, understanding common hearing issues, enhancing communication and listening skills, common psychological effects of sound voids, hearing technology costs and advancements in that technology.
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Bereavement Group meets in Amesbury
The Amesbury Council on Aging and Beacon Hospice are jointly hosting a bereavement group on Thursday evenings at 5:30 at the Amesbury Senior Center, 68 Elm St.
Healing from Loss is for individuals dealing with the loss of a loved one. It is through the process of sharing in a confidential environment that healing is fostered.
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OA meets in Port, Amesbury
Overeaters Anonymous meets weekly at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Newburyport. The meetings run from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. The church is located at 166 High St., Newburyport.
Overeaters Anonymous also holds weekly sessions in Amesbury. On Tuesdays, from 3:45 to 4:50 p.m., meetings are held in the Carriage Room of the Amesbury Health Center on Highland Street. It is the first door on left after entering.
A 12-step program of recovery, OA is meant to assist people with food disorders and food addictions. It addresses physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. To learn more about OA, visit www.oaambi.org.
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Flagstaff's more than two-year streak without a reported homicide has been broken.
Flagstaff police say they're investigating the death of a man found in his camping trailer Thursday as a homicide. Authorities haven't released his identity or a cause of death.
The Arizona Daily Sun says the two people who found the body and a third person were interviewed by police Thursday but all have been released. No arrest has been made.
There were six homicides in Flagstaff in 2010, the most in 15 years. The last happened on Sept. 18, 2010. Charles Brown is serving a 16-year prison sentence for beating his girlfriend to death in a motel room.
The most recent stretch without a reported homicide had been the longest since at least 1967.
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REDDITCH BMX star Libby Smith is The Advertiser/Chronicle's Sports Personality of the Year after topping our online vote.
The gifted Greenlands girl emerged triumphant to win a fierce battle.
She saw saw off the challenge of Alcester Olympic gold medallist Nick Skelton, 110m hurdler Andrew Pozzi, partially-sighted cricketer Luke Sugg and Paralympic bronze medallist Katrina Hart.
Smith, who is a member of Redditch Premiers, enjoyed a fine 2012, winning the Midlands and East Anglia Championships and topping the region's rankings.
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Do you know who really wants the new-look Florida Panthers to be good this year? Tampa Bay Lightning fans.
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Vinny is on fire, being a coach sucks, and game 82 didn't matter to the Caps. The past week in the Southeast.
Atlanta is done, Jeff Skinner is pretty good, Dale Tallon is pretty forgetful, and pretty soon I'll be asked to play defense for the Capitals. The week that was in the Southeast.
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Ovechkin-less Caps, Craig Ramsay the optimist, tough road ahead for the Canes. Southeast Division review.
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2013: Started six games in his rookie campaign, assuming the starting role midway through the season…Threw for 1,547 yards on 118-of-211 passing with eight TDs…Contributed the team's only three-TD passing performance on the season…Made his first NFL start in Week 11 at Houston, leading the team to a 28-23 victory...(11/3) vs. Phi.: Made his NFL debut, playing in relief of QB Terrelle Pryor, completing 7-of-15 passes for 87 yards and leading the team on a TD drive...(11/17) at Hou.: Made his first career start, throwing for 197 yards and three TDs on 18-of-32 passing...Posted the team's only three-TD performance of the season...With Case Keenum starting for the Texans, the game marked the second time in NFL history and first time since 1985 that two undrafted first-year quarterbacks were started against each other...Became the first undrafted rookie with three or more TD passes in his first NFL start since 1987...Became the second quarterback since the 1970 AFL-NFL Merger to throw at least three TDs without throwing an INT in his first NFL start (Todd Marinovich, 1991)...(11/24) vs. Ten.: Was 19-of-32 for 260 yards with one TD and one INT and an 82.8 QB rating...Engineered a go-ahead drive late in the fourth quarter, connecting on a 27-yard TD pass with FB Marcel Reece to give the Raiders the lead...(11/28) at Dal.: Completed 18-of-30 passes for 255 yards and one INT and was not sacked for the second game in a row...Engineered two second-quarter TD drives to put the Raiders up 21-7...(12/8) at NYJ: Threw for 245 yards on 18-of-31 passing with two TDs and one INT...His 48-yard TD strike to WR Rod Streater was a career long...Added 20 rushing yards on two attempts...(12/15) vs. KC: Was 18-of-35 for 297 yards, with two TDs and four INTs...His 297 yards were a career high...(12/22) at SD: Threw for 206 yards on 20-of-36 passing and one INT...Threw for 53 yards on the Raiders' second-quarter TD drive.
COLLEGE: Played four years at Penn State, completing 513-of-894 passes (57.4 percent) for 6,390 yards, 46 TDs and a quarterback rating of 130.2…Was a two-year starter from 2011-2012 after walking-on in 2009…Was the first former walk-on quarterback to start at Penn State in over 60 years…Owns Penn State record for most passing TDs in a career with 46…Set single-season records in 2012 for most passing yards with 3,271 and most completions with 270…Also holds Penn State record for most career 300-yard passing games with six, most career 200-yard passing games with 17, and most consecutive 200-yard passing games with nine…Earned honorable mention All Big-Ten honors as a senior…Completed 270-of-446 passes (60.5 percent) for 3,271 yards and 24 TDs in 2012, while also rushing for five scores…Completed 125-of-231 passes (54.1 percent) for 1,571 yards and eight TDs in 2011…Completed 118-of-215 passes (54.9 percent) for 1,548 yards and 14 TDs in 2010…Majored in journalism.
PERSONAL: Attended West Scranton High School in Scranton, Pa. ...Earned 10 varsity letters as a three-sport standout, playing football, baseball and basketball…As a three-year starter, threw for 5,485 yards and 58 TDs, leading team to two district titles and one league title… McGloin was a team captain…Was named all-conference, all-region, all-state…As a senior, threw for 2,445 yards and 22 TDs…Named Athlete of the Year by The Scranton Times-Tribune for 2007-08 and Athlete of the Week three times during his prep career…Scored more than 1,300 career points in basketball and was a team captain…Earned all-conference accolades on the hardwood and in baseball.
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A Cape Coral couple discovered their bedroom's gruesome past. Just three months ago, the walls were soaked in blood after detectives say a son brutally killed his elderly father. We found out whether the new homeowners had a right to know before they bought.
Three days after moving in, a Cape Coral couple discovered their bedroom's gruesome past.
"I think of that poor man and what happened to him," said Tom Napolitan as he went through blood stained carpet pads.
Napolitan thought he rented his dream home on SW 49th Lane in Cape Coral.
He explained he learned the house on the water was the home of a Cape Coral murder investigation back in July.
"The agent that showed us the place did say a gentleman died here. He didn't say he was murdered," remarked Napolitan.
On July 18, detectives discovered 91-year Leroy Taylor beaten to death and drenched in gasoline in the master bedroom.
Three months to the day later, the carpets have been replaced and it is as if the brutal killing never even happened.
"If I was selling a house where a murder took place, I'd disclose it," said Realtor Marc Joseph.
Joseph, who isn't involved with Napolitan's rental, stressed Thursday afternoon you must protect yourself when it comes to buying and renting.
Under Florida law, landlords and sellers do not have to tell you if a murder, suicide, or death happened in your new domain.
Joseph explained trust yourself and start knocking on neighbors' doors.
"This is the number one source of information. I say you go on the internet. I say you ask the Realtor, but your neighbors are the number one piece of information," said Joseph.
Napolitan says he wishes he did things differently.
"Research, research, research." remarked Napolitan.
He and his wife plan to move out soon and hope to put this nightmare behind him.
"Google the address you're interested in. Talk to the neighbors. We learned the hard way but that is what you got to do," stressed Napolitan.
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Singaporean resident company receiving Australian sourced royalties
Royalty payments from Australian resident companies to a Singaporean resident company for the use of, or the right to use, copyright in respect of literary works are included in assessable income under subsection 6-5(3) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (ITAA 1997) as ordinary income from an Australian source.
Goods and services tax: tax invoices
This Draft Ruling sets out the minimum information requirements for a GST 'tax invoice'; explains when a document is in the approved form for a tax invoice; examines the circumstances when a document for a supply can be treated as a tax invoice even though it does not meet all of the tax invoice requirements; and explains how the threshold for low value transactions applies such that a tax invoice is not required. It also includes a summary, at Appendix 2, of the circumstances where the Commissioner has determined that an input tax credit is attributable to a tax period without the recipient of the supply being required to hold a tax invoice.
Goods and services tax: making a taxable supply of second-hand goods by way of lease before making a taxable supply of the goods by way of sale
When an entity acquires second hand goods and makes a taxable supply of the goods by way of lease before making a taxable supply of the goods by way of sale (or exchange), both taxable supplies are taken into account in quantifying and attributing input tax credits under sections 66-10(1) and 66-15(1) of the GST Act 1999.
Decision impact statements:
Commissioner of Taxation v Byrne Hotels Qld Pty Ltd [2011] FCAFC 127
The ATO has released an Interim Decision Impact Statement on the Full Federal Court decision in Commissioner of Taxation v Byrne Hotels Qld Pty Ltd [2011] FCAFC 127(11 October 2011). The Full Court held that real estate agent commission fees and legal fees payable on settlement of the taxpayers contract of sale of its hotel business and land, constituted 'liabilities' under section 152-20 of the ITAA 1997 for the purposes of the maximum net asset value test (MNAV test) in the CGT relief provisions for small business. The Court found that as contingent assets can be included in the net CGT asset value calculation, then liabilities should be matched to assets and contingent liabilities included as liabilities.
The ATO notes that it will review TD 2007/14 "What 'liabilities' are included in the calculation of the 'net value of the CGT assets' of an entity in the context of subsection 152-20(1) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997" in which the Commissioner takes the view that the term 'liabilities' extends to legally enforceable debts due for payment and to presently existing obligations to pay either a sum certain or ascertainable sums and does not extend to contingent liabilities, future obligations or expectancies.
Hopkins and Anor and Commissioner of Taxation [2012] AATA 324
The ATO has released a Decision Impact Statement (DIS) on the AAT's decision in Hopkins and Anor and Commissioner of Taxation [2012] AATA 324. In that case, the taxpayers (a father and son) were the directors of a trustee company of a family trust and also beneficiaries of the trust. The family trust was the sole unit holder of a unit trust. The tax returns for the 2004 and 2005 income years of the family trust showed that the family trust had made distributions to specific beneficiaries (including the taxpayers).
In 2009, the Commissioner issued amended assessments increasing the taxable incomes of the taxpayers as a result of the denial of a deduction in the calculation of the net income of the unit trust. The Commissioner treated the disallowed deduction as having been distributed to the beneficiaries in the same proportions as the original distributions. It was held that neither of the taxpayers was presently entitled to receive the income of the family trust before the end of the relevant income years. This was on the basis of evidence which indicated that no valid resolution by the trustee of the family trust had been made regarding the distribution of income from the family trust before the end of the relevant income years. Under the terms of the trust deed, in that event, the default appointment clause in the trust deed operated to provide that all 46 primary beneficiaries of the family trust (including the taxpayers) were presently entitled to the distributable income in equal shares. Therefore, it followed that amended assessments, which increased the amount of trust distributions received by the taxpayers from a family trust, were excessive.
The DIS notes that the ATO agrees with the Tribunal's decision that the amended assessments were excessive. However, the DIS also notes that although not considered by the AAT, the Commissioner maintains the view that what must be determined in analogous situations is whether the trustee's original calculation of the income of the trust was in accordance with the trust deed. If the original calculation was in accordance with the trust deed, the Commissioner does not accept that it is open to a party (not a beneficiary of that trust) to later argue that the trustee should have calculated the trust income in a different manner.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jaguars promoted QB John Parker Wilson from the practice squad and activated DE John Chick from the physically-unable-to-perform list.
The team also waived rookie LB Brandon Marshall, a fifth-round draft pick, and veteran OL Herb Taylor on Saturday.
Adding Wilson could mean the Jaguars are uncertain about the status of starter Blaine Gabbert for Sunday's game at Green Bay. Gabbert is probable with an injured non-throwing shoulder. Chad Henne had been the team's only backup quarterback.
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