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Celebrity Owner: Jerome Bettis
Franchise Player: Mike Fagan
After his best season as a professional bowler, finishing third in competition points in 2011-2012, Mike Fagan earned his spot as a franchise player in the PBA League. Through the draft lottery, Fagan was given the fifth overall pick, which kept him right in the middle of each round due to the serpentine draft format.
1. Mike Fagan
If it weren't for the dueling great seasons of Sean Rash and Jason Belmonte in 2011-2012, Mike Fagan would've almost certainly been named Player of the Year. He finished third in the voting for a season in which he won his first career major (the USBC Masters) and lost to Pete Weber by a single pin in the finals of the U.S. Open.
Fagan's emergence as a top bowler was evident all over the world, including a victory in the Brunswick Euro Challenge, earning enough World Bowling Tour points to find his way to the stepladder finals of the 2012 World Bowling Tour Championship.
Any team starring Mike Fagan would be a formidable opponent for anyone, but he did his best (without any help, unlike some of the other team captains) to put together his ideal supporting cast.
2. Tom Smallwood
Possibly one of the best picks of the entire draft was Fagan's grab of Tom Smallwood in the first round, fifth overall. Smallwood, a Michigan native, has always performed well at Thunderbowl Lanes, where the PBA League competition will be held.
Smallwood originally earned his PBA fame as the former autoworker who won the PBA World Championship in 2009. His feel-good story from unemployment to top-of-the-line bowler made news around the world, but some were skeptical of Smallwood's ability to sustain his success.
The World Championship is to date his only PBA Tour title, although he did take second place in the 2011 Tournament of Champions and has proved to be a threat in every tournament. Especially in Detroit. That's what Fagan is counting on.
3. Mike Scroggins
Mike Scroggins was the 12th overall pick in the draft, despite his worries prior to the draft of not being selected at all. Scroggins has eight PBA Tour titles to his name, two of which were majors (the 2005 USBC Masters and the 2009 U.S. Open), and nearly won the 2010 PBA Player of the Year Award, only being narrowly edged by Walter Ray Williams, Jr.
Undoubtedly, Scroggins' experience and ability to play whatever the lanes give him were considered by Fagan as he made this selection. With Scroggins on board, the Motor City Muscle know they can count on solid scores in every game.
4. Ronnie Russell
Ronnie Russell was Fagan's third choice, 21st overall, and gives the Motor City Muscle another powerful, versatile arm who can compete with anybody. Russell has yet to win a PBA Tour title, but he has finished second three times and also owns three PBA Regional titles.
Russell, like Smallwood, was rumored to be on Sean Rash's list of targets. In all likelihood, they were, but Fagan had the foresight to snag them before anybody else could. Fagan will be counting on Russell to give the Muscle consistency and reliability.
5. Jesse Buss
Chosen 28th overall, Jesse Buss is one of the highly regarded youngsters on the PBA Tour. He hasn't yet won a PBA Tour title (although he does possess three PBA Tour Regional titles), but continues to find himself cashing in events, if not advancing to match play as well.
Buss has also bowled well at Thunderbowl, and Fagan probably had that in mind while making the selection. When Buss is on his game, he'll be a huge asset to the Motor City Muscle.
6. Kelly Kulick
Fagan's supplemental pick, 37th overall in the draft, was Kelly Kulick, the only woman to ever win a PBA Tour event, and a major at that, in the 2010 Tournament of Champions. She won four consecutive major titles (the 2009 PBA Women's World Championship, 2010 PBA Tournament of Champions as mentioned, 2010 USBC Queens and 2010 U.S. Women's Open).
Kulick is a force every time she steps up to the line, and when Fagan made this selection, the loudest cheer of the day came from the crowd. It's hard to say exactly why the cheers were so prevalent, but a lot of it was definitely the respect for Kulick and everything she's done in and for bowling.
In case any member from the main Motor City Muscle roster can't compete, they're going to feel extremely confident having Kulick step in.
Note: On January 14, 2013, Kelly Kulick was traded to the New York City WTT KingPins for Brad Angelo and future draft considerations.


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Akron Police Officers were called to a car break-in in the 200 block of Dennison Avenue Saturday evening.
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How do you get going again after pregnancy?
I have a pair of innovs that they don't fit into, a pair of adidas k-something they don't fit in and a pair of lovely mizuno one they do fit in but they failed me big time in a recent very muddy race as not enough grip. Salomon cross look good but maybe not enough for the mileage? CC, Lotte?
Also I run 20+ off no fuel and run every morning off nothing 5-20 miles, maybe a cuppa on the weekend. However am waiting today until brekkie gone down as ate barely anything yesterday as felt dodgey after clearing up boys sick bug Thursday night. I had run 20 miles on Thursday evening too with the blokes from the club which ended up being rather a burn up for the last 7 miles all 7mm or less. So felt rather light headed when I woke up today. Much better after brekkie so heading out for my easy 6 miler now.
I do eat carbs though. I eat muesli every morning but with loads of seeds, fruit, nuts and yoghurt. I dont eat bread anymore unless I make it or I know its hand made, but do eat pasta, rice etc, but less than I used to, more veg and protein and fat. Do tend to load up the night before though.
Right off out in the wind...
I imagine the orthotics take up a fair amount of volume in the shoe as there will be more substance to them than standard off-the-peg footbeds?
Anyway, MM, lovely to hear from you , and fantastic news re the hormones etc. Sounds like you are running well at the moment - yay. And I am sure you will do grand in your ultra. tbh much of my advice is probably not necessarily helpful as you will be spending less time on the course than I would, so Lotte will have some great tips.
Shoes for starters though - is a nightmare and trial and error. The Inov8s you have - are they performance fit? Which ones are they - only because they fit so differently depending on model - I have mudroc 290s for all my fell-like stuff and they are a close fit with no room for anything above the norm, whereas other models of theirs I have tried are much more forgiving (for instance the roclite 268s). Sadly for me, more and more their shoes don't fit me as they are all coming up with too much volume for my narrow feet
Salomon - again, some have better room/fit than others. I tried on some speedcross in run4it the other day and they were lovely and comfortable, but I felt like I was standing on a huge step, such was the cushioning under the heel etc. Their fellcross felt good though, slightly lower volume etc etc. I have some Saucony Peregrines which are uber comfy but grip is bl**dy useless if it's remotely damp. My all time favourite all-rounders were my roclites but they died and the current model is too wide!! I also had some Mizunos but they gave me mega blisters. Lotte currently has a pair of something she says are the most comfy trail shoes she's ever had - I'd love to know what they are ... and I think she has orthotics ...
Food and fuelling, you will have to try and test during training. I usually alternate real food with a gel but I run a slower pace too so digestive issues are rarely a problem for me. I know what gels work for me, so when I am out on a long slow plod that is when I try any other things out - and we will all be different in what works. I always try and have a selection of sweet and savoury available though.
I haven't run properly for three weeks now due to probs with my back ... been seeing the osteo but am now considering getting an appt with podiatrist for a biomechanics test as all problems are on same side. I think this is probably the misfiring glutes but it's all exploded big-time ... so my July Ultra may not be quite the race I was planning
crazy skiing with the kids this morning - the weather was proper Scottish conditions, they always say that if you can winter mountaineer in Scotland you can survive winter climbing anywhere in the world, I think the same goes for skiing. No visibility, blizzards, really strong SE gusting across the slopes. But kids loved in and my various niggles don't feel any worse for it.
Have also just ordered one of the most expensive items I have ever bought I think ... but I am in love with this bike and looking forward to getting a fair few miles out of it for many years to come - is a cyclocross bike so will go over pretty much anything, with some touring thrown in for good measure too
yay to bike, cc
oh what a mess here today. at about 4pm my neighbour called. she is a single mum, same-ish age as me, her son is 6. i know she drinks a fair bit - she comes round here for booze quite often. i've never seen her utterly smashed tho. anyway, her sister had come around half an hour before and taken her son off her. her sister told her she was a complete waste of space, a disgrace etc etc. she said she was going for 'custody' of the child and went off with him. friend didn't want me to call the police as she has been drinking but i told her i was worried it wouldn't look good in court if she hadn't done anything about getting him back until monday morning. so i agreed i'd phone the police on her behalf. she went home - i think she thought i'd have booze but i don't.
anyway, the police control person i spoke to (for about 15 mins) ended up saying they really did want to get someone round. i don't have any concerns about her son''s welfare with his aunt (even though she is a nasty piece of work from my friend's accounts) - he spends time with his aunt anyway as my friend travels with her work (cabin crew). and i'm sure he'll be fine there. but they want to do a welfare check. they won't take ethan off his aunt if friend is not capable of looking after him as long as he is safe where he is.
so i went round to tell my friend that the police were coming and ... her car has gone. she's not answering her phone. i can't get hold of her.
i think she's driven somewhere (to get more booze?) p1ssed. which means if the police are there when she gets back ... she will be over the limit, get done for drink driving and lose her licence. and her job. and won't be able to get her son to school (has to drive to get there)
although, what did make me laugh (although not at the time; i was being too freaked out by a police officer in my living room), was the policeman saying "so what kind of people are the aunt and uncle. are they tidy people or, you know, like... rough?". stereotyping? much??
eeek cm. stressful! But if she is drinking and driving she needs a wake up call before she kills someone.
Hi mm! Lovely to hear from you.
brookie I hope you're still dry.
Fraser is 7 months ttid. I really felt my back and hip flexors but did manage 5 again this morning. Shattered now. Not helped by glass of fizz at my sister's for her hubby's birthday. And an enormous piece Of cake!
Ooh to bike cc. Bought Lou a bike today at the Bike Station. A charity who recycle donated and recovered bikes. Got a Revolution Skye -seems to be Edinburgh bicycle co-op own brand. We paid £35. Same bike retailing at £185-£199 new.
Yeah, I guess in the long run she'll thank you CM - imagine if she was in an accident with her kids in the car.....
Flying solo now.......kids in bed, wine in hand.
Foot sore, am walking in my hiking boots now as they have good support. Was standing for 2 hrs selling drinks and sweets at school disco whico obviously didn't help. Did spend ages with frozen water bottle and foam roller this morning, will do more later.
Golly CM - proper soap opera drama that! But yeah, think you did the right thing.
Good summary for MM too. Saw on FB you'd entered an ultra! Exciting! Bet you will ace it. We are all still dry thankfully but some in the village haven't been so lucky. Saw folk sweeping water out of their houses etc earlier today. Poor poor guys. Some roads still under water but it seems to be receding. Ready for next load of rain I guess.
Hi EF too. cake an bubbles sounds like my ideal afternoon snack! Just did a few miles on the rollers today and a walk. Didn't run as all roads out of village submerged at some point and fields also under water so route planning was difficult I don't know the area well enough yet to know other options when flooding occurs. Sitting by fire now watching The Bridge!
Speaking of foam rollers, I would like to buy one but there are so many out there! Can anyone recommend one? I have a feeling we've had this conversation before...
Eek CM, scary. You did the right thing for your friend, hopefully she stayed safe.
Good luck Caro, wine every night I reckon! Ouch to sore foot - is it worse than yesterday or the same?
Hi MM and well done to CM for the summing up, not sure I am that au fait with when all these babies were born!
Yes CM just bear in mind that as well as herself and her kids she is actually also putting you and your kids at risk by drinking and driving. You could be on the same road.
JG I have a Grid. It's ouchy. I think that's cos it works.
Eaten all my points and more with cake fizz and a scone this morning at swimming so having four boiled potatoes, 2 slices of ham, spinach, tomatoes and cucumber for tea! propoints.
oh no caro - booooo to sore foot
well what an evening it has been. i have literally just finished clearing up after my dinner (see - am being good vegan girl now. eaten 3 bean chilli on a bed of spring green. the spring green did NOT work with the chilli but needed eating up). friend was actually at home all the time. passed out. her car had been left down the hill somewhere (not sure why...)
i have spent the whole evening on phone to friend (she's waiting for policeman to come back round and visit). sister is a nasty piece of work - extremely controlling and jealous. and she's undermining my friend and her relationship with her son. friend binge drinks to excess but doesn't do it all the time. she says she can go a few weeks without drinking and then hits a bad patch and goes off the rails. she's getting help for it, which her sister obviously isn't happy about really. if she sorts herself out, she won't keep coming back for all the emotional abuse that is being dished out.
so i've spent about 3 hours tonight on the phone to her... and am now off to bed. fortunately she's still talking to me, even though i called the police out... i have said i will go round tomorrow and get her son back with her. friend's sister admitted to police that friend's son's welfare is never at risk...
oh and my cat played a starring role today. while i was on the phone to the control room, he got on my lap and starting purring REALLY loudly. i didn't think anything of it as he does it all the time. the lady in the control room said "Is that a cat i can hear?". i think she thought i had someone heavy breathing down the phone. and then when the policeman turned up, the cat greeted him and when he sat on the sofa, he jumped straight on his lap and starting kneeding his knees. i did try and shoo him off (bit embarrassing really) but policeman was nice and made a fuss of him. when policeman came back for second time, cat got off his bed to come and see him. and then nearly tripped him up as he went out the front door.
Big hugs CM hope pain eases soon. Your friend is obviously in crisis but if i am honest my sis would seriously give me a hard time and take my children too if i was too drunk to look after them. You did the right thing calling the police, child welfare always trumps needs of the adultS.
Yippee to entering the ultra MM, no advice on shoes, i am still wearing the adidas i got from you!
Caro - eek to foot, hope it doesnt turn into a long term issue. Good luck flying solo for a while!
JG I have a grid roller but not used it much yet.
CC ouch to no running but skiing sounds a fab alternative, bike looks amazing!
Did an 8 yesterday but it was sleeting and hailing in a gale so soaked to the skin and very cold. Need a day off as legs tired but also hubby has just removed our front door to put a new one in so have to keep kids out of the way!
House is built on a flood plain with a stream at the end of our garden (with ducks!), so far it is ok but i still worry about it!
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NEW YORK -- When Chien-Ming Wang throws his first pitch of the evening on Friday against the Seattle Mariners, Bobby Murcer will be present in the YES Network broadcast booth for the first time this season.It's a safe bet that, at some point during the game, Murcer's image will flash on the large video screen in right-center field. It's an even safer bet that if it does, the crowd reaction will be louder and more heartfelt than anything that occurs in the game. "I wish I had a word to describe it, to tell you the truth," Murcer said. "I really wish I had a way to describe it. It's been absolutely wonderful, all the support that's been afforded me and the prayers. God has just blessed me, what can I say?" The 61-year-old Murcer will call his first game for the Yankees' television network since having a biopsy in early March at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. The biopsy revealed scar tissue and no signs of cancer, and though Murcer has felt more fatigued of late, he said, "It looks like we've got it under control." Murcer was operated on in December 2006 for incurable brain cancer, and since the surgery, Murcer has been undergoing regular MRI scans every other month. Thursday marked his first trip to Yankee Stadium since the conclusion of the 2007 season. "Any time I walk through these halls and be in this place here, talking about baseball, man, that's right up my alley," Murcer said. Murcer was a five-time All-Star during his 17 big league seasons, with four of those All-Star appearances coming as a member of the Yankees. He batted .277 with 252 home runs and 1,043 RBIs in 1,908 Major League games, and also played for the Cubs and Giants. Murcer will broadcast Friday's and Sunday's games for the YES Network. He said that he has tried to keep tabs on the Yankees early this season, and when asked what he thought of the team so far, he cracked, "I hope they get some rest." "I was worn out trying to follow those guys on the road," Murcer said. "Eighteen out of 20 days and then they'd been in Spring Training, that takes a lot out of you." Pitching matchup
NYY: RHP Chien-Ming Wang (5-0, 3.23 ERA)
Wang continued his undefeated opening to the season by pitching seven scoreless innings over the Indians on Sunday, finishing the month of April 5-0 and joining Arizona's Brandon Webb as the Majors' only five-game winners -- though Webb won his sixth later Sunday. Wang showcased his improving slider to strike out a season-high nine, one shy of a career high, and allowed just one runner to get as far as third base. Wang scattered four hits while walking two in a 113-pitch (73 for strikes) performance. SEA: LHP Erik Bedard (2-0, 2.04 ERA)
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Derek Jeter has 1,390 runs scored for his career, tying Joe DiMaggio for fourth place on the Yankees' all-time lists. ... Hideki Matsui is riding an 11-game hitting streak and is batting .308 (12-for-39) over that stretch. ... Melky Cabrera recorded 10 putouts in Thursday's game. It is the most putouts by a Major League outfielder in a nine-inning game since Carlos Beltran recorded 10 on Sept. 26, 2005, for the Mets at Philadelphia. ... The Yankees are the only team in the Majors without a two-error game. ... The Yankees currently have nine players on the disabled list, matching the Rangers for the most in the big leagues. Tickets
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Santana played catch on Friday and Saturday, before preparing to rest on Sunday and Monday. It is a slow rehabilitation process, but he is moving along, and says that he's taken a step forward since reporting to camp. He doesn't know when he'll be able to return to a mound, but general manager Sandy Alderson projects him to participate in minor league games in May and come back to the Mets by July. And as of now, there's no reason to believe that Santana's off track.
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Dallas Zoo officials are still trying to figure out what went wrong Sunday at the Giants of the Savanna exhibit. Horrified families looked on, as two male lions turned on a lioness and killed her.
The lions had all been born in captivity and raised together with no incident for the last three years.
Zoo officials say even in the wild, lions in prides rarely, if ever, turn on each other.
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Texas slips to #3 in Baseball America's Top 25
Virginia takes the top spot after going 2-1 in their series against then-18th ranked E. Carolina. Stanford peaks in the top 25 this week at 18 after dismissing Rice in a 3 game sweep. Stanford comes to Austin for a 3 game weekend series this Friday.


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According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the flu vaccine is now available through private providers and county public health departments.
"Getting vaccinated against the flu is still the best way to protect yourself from serious illness," said Jerry Gibson, M.D., director of DHEC's Bureau of Disease Control. "The flu is a potentially serious respiratory illness caused by a very contagious virus. Each year in our state, we see thousands hospitalized by the flu, and we see many die. But being vaccinated can significantly reduce your chances of serious illness."
Vaccination clinics are scheduled to start at DHEC county public health departments statewide on Sept. 15.
According to DHEC, the flu season begins in October and is active until May, often peaking around February.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the 2011-2012 vaccine will protect against this season's three most common strains of the flu virus, which includes protection against H1N1, H3N2 and an influenza B virus.
"We urge you to talk to your healthcare provider to determine which is appropriate for you," Gibson said. "Adults and older children need only one dose to be protected. But children younger than 9 need two doses to be fully protected. Vaccination is necessary this season, even if you were vaccinated against the flu last year."
DHEC recommends the shot for anyone 6 months and older and the nasal mist for healthy people between the ages of 2 and 49.
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Farmer Al Pedigo had recently harvested his tobacco crop. The leaves were drying in two barns set up for that purpose. Now the Allen County farmer is devastated. The barns were torched by an arsonist in the early morning hours of Nov. 5.
Pedigo lost $125,000. With no insurance the loss is hard to swallow.
"There is no way he's gonna make it up this year, it was the growing season, and it's gone," said Tim Tabor a neighboring farmer.
A number of farmers just outside of Scottsville are living in fear that their crops could be targeted next.
Farmer Bob Montgomery has organized a coalition to help catch the arsonist from striking again.
"The people in the community have contacted me and others, and they are on pins and needles. If it happened to this farmer, it could happen to them," said Montgomery.
A hefty reward is building, thanks to pledges from area farmers, and other businesses in the Scottsville area. The reward to bring the arsonist to justice keep growing. Montgomery told Channel 4 News it's grown to $15,000. They hope cash can buy critical information.
"It's the right thing to do. We have many people who realize that's the way to get on the path to vital information, to put these people away. We want to show them we are not gonna stand still for it," said Montgomery.
A special phone line for tips has been set up. Anyone who calls with information will remain anonymous. The number is 270-781-CLUE.
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I promise. I'm still alive. I just spend most of my time on my RP blog
Come talk to me here
Ain't been here in a minute. What's going on loves?
If you do need me or want to talk/randomly rp, I'm usually over here.
"are you sure you want that? are you sure you want me to break your innocence?" he asked with a grin
"Yes." She breathed, nodding her head quickly. "More than anything." Arista kissed his lips gently, "Please."
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I am Loki, of Asgard, and I am burdened with a glorious props department. I am also not giving them back.
Listen up, y'all. We got a follower birthday today, an' a real special one at that. Happy 21st birthday t' cottonmouth-yoshi! We're still lackin' Photoshop on this damn computer, an' the one mun's got that has Photoshop is actin' up, so we hope you'll accept this MS Paint cake we whipped up fer ya. It's got th' pink frosting ya requested.
Like I said, we did our best. Enjoy yer first legal drink, sugarplum!
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- movies: The Lost Boys, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Thor
- foods: Alfredo! And Hibachi shrimp with white sauce
- bands/artists: My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco
- things to do: RP, write, sing…eat…
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21. Woo.
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Shirodhara Massage
Open your third eye awareness with a Shirodhara ayurvedic oil treatment. A warm oil massage is applied to your face, neck, and scalp for stimulating the brain and relaxing the body.
Chinese Cupping Therapy
Chinese cupping therapy is a process of suctioning or vacuuming sections of the body's meridian system for the purpose of drawing out toxins, pain management, increasing blood flow, and promoting a healthier flow of chi energies.
Hot Stone Massage
The principal behind the science of reflexology is that there are reflex areas in the feet and hands which correspond to the glands, organs and parts of the body. Reflexology possesses the capacity to cancel out the effects of stress while it helps the body to reach a place of deep relaxation where it can balance the body systems.
Chi Nei Tsang
Originating in the Philippines, Hilot is a hands-on healing art that involves intuition and massage. The practitioner intuitively scans the body with touch to diagnose areas which are energetically imbalanced.
Abhyanga Massage
Abhyanga - the Ayurvedic oil massage - is an integral part of the daily routine recommended by this healing system for overall health and well-being. It is nourishing, pacifies Vata and Kapha, relieves fatigue, provides stamina, pleasure and perfect sleep, enhances the complexion and the luster of the skin, promotes longevity and nourishes all parts of the body.
Shiatsu, also known as acupressure, is a finger pressure massage technique. Massage techniques like tapping, squeezing, rubbing, and applied pressure are applied along the meridians to unblock energy blockages and reintroduce the optimal flow of ki.
Yogassage is a form of bodywork that incorporates assisted yoga asanas (poses) and therapeutive massage techniques. The Yogassage therapist combines stretching and tissue manipulation. Degrees of client participation varies from passive to full involvement.
The Feldenkrais Method involves deliberate small gentle movements that retrains the body to move in different ways. The Feldenkrais Method combines the techniques of massage, healing touch, breathwork, and body alignment with psychological awareness and movement training sessions.
Gua Sha
Gua Sha (pronounced "gwa shaw") is an healing technique originating in Eastern Asia which involves scrapping and rubbing of the skin. Downward strokes are used with a round-edged scraping tool. Areas of the body Gua Sha is generally applied to is the back, neck, shoulders, buttocks, arms and legs.
Lypossage blends deep tissue massage and physical therapy. The purpose of Lypossage spa treatments is to release toxins and also to break up and clear away pockets of stagnant lymphatic fluid that form lumps and bulges under the skin. Parts of the body that best respond to Lypossage therapy are areas prone to cellulite such buttocks, thighs, upper arms, and the abdomen.


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Police say the child was playing in the yard of a duplex when a neighbor's pit bull escaped.
The child was bit in the lower leg and was taken to Vidant Medical Center with puncture wounds.
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So I've never done one of these bad boys but here goes. I appreciate all the help I can get.
Here is what we're looking at as far as the first 4 rounds and how much money is allotted to us.
Pick 1 - #31 - $1,704,200
Pick 2 - #65 - $858,800
Pick 3 - #102 - $505,700
Pick 4 - #133 - $375,000
Total - $3.443M
Looking at the way the roster is constructed, there are few glaring weaknesses on the parent club. The starting rotation is rock solid, as is the bullpen. Around the horn, we are set behind the dish with either Mac or Oso Blanco. Freeman isn't going anywhere, Uggla is locked up for 2 more years, Simmons sure as shit isn't going anywhere and the platoon of Chris Johnson and Roadrunner has worked quite well this year. If anything, this may be the biggest weakness. The outfield is one of the best in the business and is stuck with us for at least 2 more years with BJ locked up for 4 more. Our bench has produced well so far this year with Schafer, Pena, and Reed Johnson.
Now lets look at the high minors, Gwinnett and Mississippi. Our top starting pitching resides here, with Sean Gilmartin the only prospect at AAA and a stacked AA rotation in my opinion led by Alex Wood with JR Graham, Aaron Northcraft, Cody Martin and Gus Schlosser. The way the pundits talk, they figure all 5 of them will become bullpen pieces, but I disagree with Wood, Graham, and Northcraft. This gives us 3 potential major league starters that could be ready within a year and a half, along with a pair of bullpen arms. As for the guys already residing in the pen, 25 yr old Cory Rasmus has been the only lights out reliever in Gwinnett, while 24 yr old Ryne Harper and 26 yr old Ian Thomas have had stand out performances in Mississippi.
In the low minors of Lynchburg and Rome, things are a bit muddled. Of the 3 regular starters for Lynchburg, only 23 yr old Adam Holland has found success. Jarrett Miller recently moved to the rotation and David Peterson, who hasn't seen any action since 4/26, have seen good results Mauricio Cabrera in Rome has by far the best stuff of the group but is a long way away from Turner Field playing this season at age 19. Beyond Cabrera, only 22 yr old Williams Perez has posted decent numbers as a starter. The bullpen for Lynchburg features closer Nathan Hyatt who is also 22 yrs old and 23 yr old Wilson Rivera. Rome's pen has been outstanding so far, featuring 22 yr old closer Shea Simmons who has plowed through low A competition like a farmer in Nebraska. Add in Greg Ross and Zach Jadofsky, a pair of 23 yr olds, and you have 3 member with ERA's under 2.00 and K/9 of 14.4, 8.3 and 9.2 respectively.
That's all I can do right now. I'll have MOD #2 up soon breaking down the position players so we can figure out where the weakness is and how we can address it in the upcoming draft. Here's hoping the best available player fills one of our needs.


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[Updated] October 30 at 1:00 p.m.: Latest outage report is 4,202 here in Simsbury.
[Updated] October 30 at 8:00 a.m.: Latest outage report is 4,190 here in Simsbury.
[Updated] October 29 at 9:00 p.m.: Latest outage report is 4,168 in Simsbury.
[Updated] October 29 at 8:15 p.m.: CL&P is now reporting 3,380 outages in Simsbury. According to a few of our Facebook readers, there have been a few transformer explosions in the downtown area.
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CL&P is reporting 352,981 outages in Conn.:
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- Avon- 839
- Farmington-895
- Canton- 490
- Granby-263
Hurricane Sandy has all the potential to be a historic storm that devastates a significant portion of the northeast, and even before the storm has gotten near we are already seeing signs of its strength.
Connecticut Light and Power began reporting power outages across the state as high winds from Hurricane Sandy, a category 1 hurricane, hit early Monday afternoon. As many as 61,936 homes were without power at 3 p.m., according to the CL&P Outage Map.
At 3 p.m. the CL&P Outage Map reported 223 affected customers in Simsbury–only two percent of the 10,121 customers served by the utilities company.
There was only one customer reporting an outage in Avon at 3 p.m. and just 18 in Canton. Granby is reporting 336 outages or 1 percent of CL&P's 6,030 Granby customers.
West Hartford was reporting only 66 outages at 3 p.m.
Simsbury town officials announced on Monday that CL&P agreed to provide an embedded line crew to support public works personnel.
For up to date information on Hurricane Sandy and its impact on Simsbury check back frequently on the Simsbury Information Center.


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Arizona Cardinals (1-1) vs. Seattle Seahawks (0-2)
Arizona Injuries: Jim Dray TE (Pectoral, LP Wed.); Paris Lenon LB (Groin, FP Wed.); DeMarco Sampson WR (Hamstring, LP Wed.); LaRod Stephens-Howling RB (Hand, LP Wed.); Chansi Stuckey WR (Hamstring, LP Wed.); Daryl Washington LB (Calf, DNP Wed.)
Seattle Injuries: Raheem Brock DE (Not Injury Related, DNP Wed.); Robert Gallery OG (Groin, Out Wed.); Jarriel King OT (Ankle, DNP Wed.); Byron Maxwell CB (Ankle, DNP Wed.); Sidney Rice WR (Shoulder, FP Wed.); Michael Robinson RB (Ankle, DNP Wed.); Malcolm Smith LB (Hamstring, FP Wed.)
Again, I'm pressed for time, so my witty rejoinders will have to be pushed to next week. My Hawk this week (since I'm so good at this) is Anthony McCoy. I think he's able to slip away from coverage a few times and pick up a couple of crucial first downs, and a late red zone touchdown. He finishes with 4 catches for 45 yards and a score. However, Tarvaris is still Tarvaris, and the Hawks lose to the Cardinals at home 20-14.
Corax --Nevermore-- pretty much nailed it with his Earl Thomas prediction. And here's your link to the point prediction spreadsheet: Link. Coach Owens kicked some serious ass last week. Well done.


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This year, 20 of Arizona's highest-achieving students will become Flinn Scholars, receiving an unparalleled package for undergraduate study:
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- Mentorship from brilliant faculty and exposure to world leaders;
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"Progressive" sounds way cooler than "Cooperative Redistributionist Utopian"
It's baaaack…. Call it European Socialism, Marxism, Communism whatever it is it's currently wrapped up in the convenient bundle that is US "Progressivism".
As "Progressivism" is really a means to and end focusing on the end is critically important.
So what is the end goal or vision of Progressivism?
- It's an idyllic communal construct where there are no rich (except the 'acceptable' rich'), there are no poor, where no goes hungry or wants for anything.
- It's where everyone makes a 'living wage', where work – 'good jobs' – is abundant but no one needs work who doesn't want to.
- It's where anyone can sustain themselves at Community expense if they are "improving" themselves via education or self study .
- It's where iPods, iPhones and other technological conveniences are not done so to the detriment of the environment.
- It's where the "Government" is the benevolent rubber bumper of life preventing us from getting hurt on all of those sharp corners.
- It's where everyone is a "Global Citizen" able to do anything they like as long as it doesn't invade the personal space of others.
It's a Progressive La la land - soft corners, happy endings and simple life lessons.
In reality it's more sinister, limiting and, well, oppressive.
I'll refer to it by it's real name – "Cooperative Redistributionist Utopianism" or CRU for short.
In reality it's where:
- The 'acceptable rich' comprise 75% of the Forbes Top 20, favorable companies (like Apple, GE), Hollywood elite, Lawyers, etc.
The level of 'poor' is growing yearly, EBT cards stave off hunger and schools provide sustenance to all.
- Government subsidy replaces wages due to unavailable, unacceptable or undesirable work.
Thousands give up looking for work in historical numbers while politicians trumpet saving the economy.
- "Education" is a primary focus even when the topic of study has no redeeming social or economic value.
People can 'drop out', not work, still have access to modern conveniences and never be forced to work.
- A totally monopolistic vertically integrated boutique company can charge outrageous prices and increase it's worth - while still maintaining it's Robin Hood appeal.
All technology is plastic and heavy metal free, made by unicorns and fuzzy bunnies – not by drilling, pumping, mining and consuming. Right.
- Government is never too big to help everyone who 'needs' it.
Which is everyone.
- We don't rule the world from America but want to tell everyone how to live their lives while ignoring the foundation of ours.
Anyone can do anything they like as long as they are truly tolerant and not 'offending' someone.
It's where ignorance is truly bliss and charismatic leadership without measurable results – even in the face of abject failure – will not cause the "People" to change their course.
It's a shame that a Country whose foundation was built on opportunity and limited Government now defends endless institutional subsidy and limitless Government intrusion and expansion.
Da Comrade, while Progressives – Cooperative Redistributionist Utopians – become King makers and we all become the enlightened masses, er middle class, whose freedoms, rights and liberties are slowly being eroded?
You guessed it – everyone.
And it all happened while you were sleeping.


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He shared his inspirational story on Wednesday evening with the congregation of the Teays Valley Church of God in Scott Depot.
Doctors told the teen he had stage four Medulloblastoma, a form of brain cancer. Jeremy underwent surgery and numerous radiation treatments. Now, after 13 months, Jeremy has been declared cancer free.
"When I first found out I was scared to death. I heard a voice in my head. I've got this. I believed that. If you been having a bad day, it could always be worse. The thing is to keep positive and keep the faith in the Lord," said Huff.
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You'll Never Believe What JFK Said Hours Before His Murder
It was the morning of November 22, 1963. President John F. Kennedy was in Fort Worth, Texas, preparing to go to Dallas for a motorcade through the streets of Big D - a city he didn't like and which judging by the 1960 election, didn't like him.
In his hotel suite at the Hotel Texas, an aide showed the President a nasty full page ad in the Dallas Morning News, accusing him of treason.
|"Wanted for Treason" - what President Kennedy saw on the day of his assassination
William Manchester, in "Death of a President," describes what happened next:
"Kennedy saw it for the first time. He read each word, his face grim, and handed it to Jackie. Her vivacity disappeared; she felt sick. The President shook his head. In a low voice he asked Ken (Presidential aide O'Donnell) 'Can you imagine a paper doing a thing like that?'"
And then Kennedy, referring to Dallas. said 'You know we're heading into nut country today.'
The President prowled the floor. Abruptly he paused in front of his wife:
'You know, last night would have been a hell of a night to assassinate a president.' He reflected that "anyone perched above the crowd with a rifle could do it.'"
He added:
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Newcastle MP calls for wrongs to coalfield communities to be put right
Newcastle North MP, Catherine McKinnell, has joined Labour MPs around the country in a campaign calling for the government to carry out an investigation into dealings between politicians during the miners' strikes.
The calls are part of the 'Justice for Coalfields' campaign, which is urging Conservative Ministers to put right the wrongs they believe were done to coalfield communities during the strikes.
The Newcastle MP has written to Cabinet Officer Minister Francis Maude urging him to:
- Make a formal apology for the actions of the Government during the time of the strike.
- Set out all details of the interactions between the Government and the police at the time
- Release all information about Government-police communications around Orgreave with a proper investigation
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"The Cabinet papers released this month serve as a vivid reminder of what increasingly appears to have been deliberate strategy to undermine a significant number of hard-working and proud local communities across the country.
"What we need is full transparency on this issue, and an apology ahead of the 30th anniversary of Orgreave in June."


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Randy Bell brought up in the game thread that he would "gladly" take the Tigers and Angels bullpens over ours, so I decided to compare.
I am assuming that Windsor wins the 5th spot and Kennedy is sent back to the pen, because that is how I think things are headed at this point.
Stats are [ERA/Opposing Batters Line in AVG/OBP/SLG/OPS form] over last 3 years, via ESPN.
A's Pen:
[2.48/.216/.268/.306/.575] Huston Street
[2.80/.233/.283/.350/.633] Justin Duchscherer
[3.17/.211/.276/.328/.603] Kiko Calero
[4.81/.299/.383/.469/.852] Chad Gaudin
[5.00/.264/.305/.447/.752] Alan Embree
[4.55/.284/.353/.439/.791] Joe Kennedy
[-----Not Applicable-----] Jay Marshall
It really is a very solid pen, especially if you get a bit more selective with the stats. If you replace and put simply the 2006 campaign of Kennedy, Gaudin and Embree into that list, you get ERA's of: 2.31, 3.09 and 3.27 respectivly. Not that bad, if I say so myself. Marshall, as the 7th man and LOOGY, is a wild card. Witasick is gone, and I don't think I have to explain that one.
Angels Pen:
[2.05/.184/.268/.288/.556] Francisco Rodriguez
[3.00/.220/.288/.318/.606] Scott Shields
[3.18/.224/.290/.374/.664] Justin Speier
[2.77/.221/.294/.341/.635] Hector Carrasco
[4.63/.267/.314/.473/.787] Darren Oliver
[5.64/.316/.414/.480/.895] Chris Resop
[6.35/.333/.365/.622/.988] Greg Jones
Carrasco will start the year in the Angels rotation in all likelyhood, while they wait for Jered Weaver to get healthy. But for the sake of argument, lets put him in the pen. The bullpen is very solid in late innings, and like the A's, you can skew the stats a bit more in the Angels favor if you replace Olivers split with his stats simply as a reliever. As for Resop and Jones, I am not sure if they will be the 6th and 7th spots for the Angels, but this rotoworld believes they are.
[3.41/.260/.310/.354/.664] Todd Jones
[1.94/.187/.286/.270/.556] Joel Zumaya
[3.27/.212/.309/.335/.644] Fernando Rodney
[3.90/.282/.349/.426/.775] Jose Mesa
[4.90/.275/.342/.418/.759] Wilfredo Ledezma
[5.27/.273/.347/.459/.806] Jason Grilli
[4.84/.276/.332/.428/.760] Zach Miner
The Tigers bullpen looks strong up top, but weak at hte bottom. Factor in that they play in even more of a pitchers park than the A's or Angels, and the pen does not look nearly as impressive as the other two teams. Zumuya is a diamond, but Jones is a big question mark to most. But I think it will once again be a solid pen, and I expect improvements from Miner and Ledezma. But how will Jose Mesa fare in the AL?
If you use last years stats only, the A's bullpen wins far and away. There is no denying that. All relievers would have an ERA under 3.30, and three would have ERA's under 3. The three year stats are somewhat skewed for the A's by Kennedy and Gaudins failure in the starting role, and Embrees injury in 2005. The Angels are also very strong, and have prospects comming that could make it even stronger, only because they the rotation is too stacked for them to enter it. The Angels are in the best position because the top of their bullpen is very good, and their rotation will consistantly get them there and bypass the mop up guys. The Tigers also have a solid bullpen, but when you figure in the ballpark and age, the Angels and A's win, if not by just a bit.
Personally, I would not "Gladly" make the trade of bullpens. I like our pen, and I believe we have a number of good relievers waiting in the wings in case of injury. Not only that, but our bullpen is filled with cheap guys who will be around, with the exception of Kennedy, for years longer. The Angels, if they brought up their stud pitchers and threw them in the pen, however, would probably win outright, and only then would I make the trade.
But I am sure that Sal can bring up a much more comprihensive reivew of bullpens in the AL and tell us who is truley the best.


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Reality TV. Celebutantes. YouTube. Sex Tapes. Gossip Blogs. Drunk Driving. Tabloids. Drug Overdoses.
Is this entertainment? Why do we keep watching? What does it mean for our kids?
In the last decade, the face of entertainment has changed radically—and dangerously, as addiction specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky and business and entertainment expert Dr. S. Mark Young argue in this eye-opening new book. The soap opera of celebrity behavior we all consume on a daily basis—stories of stars treating rehab like vacation, brazen displays of abusive and self-destructive "diva" antics on TV, shocking sexual imagery in prime time and online, and a constant parade of stars crashing and burning—attracts a huge and hungry audience. As Pinsky and Young show in The Mirror Effect, however, such behavior actually points to a wide-ranging psychological dysfunction among celebrities that may be spreading to the culture at large: the condition known as narcissism.
The host of VH1's Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew and of the long-running radio show Loveline, Pinsky recently teamed with Young to conduct the first-ever study of narcissism among celebrities. In the process, they discovered that a high proportion of stars suffer from traits associated with clinical narcissism—including vanity, exhibitionism, entitlement, exploitativeness, self-sufficiency, authority, and superiority. Now, in The Mirror Effect, they explore how these stars, and the media, are modeling such behavior for public consumption—and how the rest of us, especially young people, are mirroring these dangerous traits in our own behavior.
Looking at phenomena as diverse as tabloid exploitation ("Stars . . . they're just like us!"), reality-TV train wrecks (from The Anna Nicole Show to My Super Sweet 16 to Bad Girls Club), gossip websites (TMZ, PerezHilton, Gawker), and the ever-evolving circle of pop divas known as celebutantes (or, more cruelly, celebutards), The Mirror Effect reveals how figures like Britney and Paris and Lindsay and Amy Winehouse—and their media enablers—have changed what we consider "normal" behavior. It traces the causes of disturbing celebrity antics to their roots in self-hatred and ultimately in childhood disconnection or trauma. And it explores how YouTube, online social networks, and personal blogs offer the temptations and dangers of instant celebrity to the most vulnerable among us.
Informed and provocative, with the warm and empathetic perspective that has won Dr. Drew Pinsky legions of fans, The Mirror Effect raises important questions about our changing culture—and provides insights for parents, young people, and anyone who wonders what celebrity culture is doing to America.
About the Author
One of the most listened-to doctors in America, Dr. Drew Pinsky is a practicing physician who is board certified in internal and addiction medicine. He is the executive producer and host of the hit VH1 reality series Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, Celebrity Rehab Presents Sober House, and Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew. On radio he is the host of the nationally syndicated program Loveline. He is the author of Cracked: Putting Broken Lives Together Again and When Painkillers Become Dangerous. Pinsky lives in Southern California with his wife, Susan, and their teenage triplets.
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"When it comes to judging celebrities and their behavior, it might be best to take a good look in the mirror."
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"Pinsky spells out a theory that stars are predisposed to narcissistic personality disorder long before they become famous….[The Mirror Effect] becomes a psychology lesson with celebrities as examples."
"Drew and Mark [talk] about the changing perception of celebrities, the hidden narcissism in all of us, and what parents can do to save their kids from the cult of Miley Cyrus."
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"The Mirror Effect is a smooth read.…It stresses the importance of learning empathy, and how to pass that on to impressionable young people.…a how-to guide for social change that promotes individual progress."


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Fishing report for March 4, 2010by
What's biting in area waters:
St. Lucie County
Guide Charlie Conner reports snook, spotted seatrout, redfish and jacks are hitting live bait and soft plastic jerkbaits south of the Fort Pierce Inlet. Conner suggests finding clear water with grass bottoms. D.O.A. jerkbaits and live shrimp have been working well. Bridges are great spots for black drum and sheepshead. The south jetty at the Fort Pierce Inlet can be excellent this time of year for flounder. Bluefish and whiting are plentiful along the beach with a few pompano.
Martin County
The Snook Nook in Jensen Beach reports sailfish, dolphin, kingfish and a wide variety of bottom dwellers made the catch list. Inshore species are in good numbers with spotted seatrout averaging 18 inches each hitting top water plugs early in the morning and finger mullet and shrimp throughout the day. Flounder, snook and a few tarpon can be found along the grass flats from Hermans Bay to Bear Point. Bluefish, ladyfish and jacks are scattered from Sailfish Flats to Hermans Bay.
Northern Palm Beach County
Bill Taylor on the Black Dog Fishing Charters reports kingfish and mutton snapper are still biting well. Kingfish are hitting in 90 to 120 feet from the Juno Pier to Jupiter Inlet. Most kings are averaging 10 to 12 pounds with an occasional 20-pound king being caught. Dolphin tend to be further offshore, in water around 180 feet deep, where weedlines can be found. Bottom fishing for mutton snapper continues to be great in 60 to 80 feet.
Southern Palm Beach County
Perks Bait and Tackle reports kingfish and mutton snapper in 85 feet north and south of the Boynton Inlet hitting frozen sardines and cut squid. Look for cobia moving through while drifting over wrecks and reefs. Dolphin are being found in 200 feet, hitting trolled ballyhoo. Bluefish are being caught in the surf between the Lake Worth Pier and Boynton Inlet. Mangrove snapper and sandperch continue to hit live and frozen shrimp along the seawall.
Freshwater lakes
Lake Ida has had fairly clean water conditions with most bass lingering in deeper pockets of water from 6 to 8 feet. Spinnerbaits and crankbaits are excellent lures for locating these bass. Live shad seems to be the best choice for entice larger bass to strike. Soft plastic worms in junebug and watermelon are great artificial baits for midday action around the docks and edges.
Lake Okeechobee
On Thursday, the lake was 13.56 feet above sea level. Look for bass among along submerged grassy areas. Clear water and a wide variety of vegetation makes for excellent fishing on Lake Okeechobee. Crickets, minnows and beetle spins are excellent baits for enticing bluegill to strike. Speckled perch (black crappie) and bluegill continue to be caught on minnows, crickets and jigs in the rim canal.
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Sometimes, what a player does in the spotlight can stick with him. That's exactly what's happened to A.J. Burnett.
Burnett was nothing short of a disaster as a Yankee, posting back-to-back seasons with an ERA of 5.26 and 5.15 before getting shipped out of town. But in Pittsburgh, he's 4-2 with a 3.60 ERA through eight starts. And if we take away one freakish 12-run outing in St. Louis on May 2, he has a 1.52 ERA.
Here are four more guys to consider adding:
1. Dexter Fowler, OF, Rockies – There aren't many hitters hotter than Fowler right now. Since hitting just .239 with two steals in April, he's hitting .357 with four steals. The eight home runs already suggest that Fowler is developing power at age 26.
2. Allen Craig, 2B/1B/OF, Cardinals – A minor hamstring injury landed Craig on the DL, but he's come off it firing once again. The position eligibility is just a bonus as "the wrench" continues to flash an elite bat.
3. Trevor Bauer, SP, Diamondbacks – Rumors continue to swirl that Bauer will be called up from the minors shortly. He's 9-1 with a 1.96 ERA and 91 strikeouts in 73 1/3 innings in Double-A and Triple-A this season.
4. Nolan Arenado, 3B, Rockies – Arenado is the Rockies' best minor-league hitting prospect and they have a hole at third base. It's a perfect situation. Expect Arenado with the big-league club within the next month.


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The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County has confirmed one measles case in a 39-year-old woman. Officials are notifying any and all facilities the patient visited during her infectious period, and searching for potential cases.
Cases of rash-like illness are rarely seen in the United States, but they are still common in some countries in Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and Africa. Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk of getting infected and can bring measles to the United States.
Individuals who have received their complete routine measles vaccination, including most children, or those who had measles in the past, will have immunity to this disease. Adults born after 1957 should receive at least one dose of measles vaccine, unless they have already had measles or the vaccine and are immune.
Those at increased risk of getting measles - college students, international travelers and healthcare workers - should receive two doses, provided they are given no less than 1 month apart.
Children should be immunized against measles with the combination MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. Children should receive two doses, with the first at 12 to 15 months of age, and the second at four to six years of age.
The symptoms of measles generally begin approximately seven to 14 days after a person is exposed to someone with measles, and include:
Measles is spread through the air by infectious droplets and is highly contagious. It can be transmitted from four days before the rash becomes visible to four days after the rash appears.
The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County provides measles and other routine vaccinations at 400 West Airport Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773. For more information, go to the Seminole County Health Department's website.
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By Matthew Solan
Selenium supplements have been touted as possible cancer fighters, but taken over a long period they might also increase your risk of type-2 diabetes by up to 50 percent, says a recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Scientists wanted to examine whether selenium might prevent diabetes, since previous animal studies suggested it improves glucose metabolism. In an ironic twist, they found that not only does the supplement not prevent diabetes, it may actually cause the disease.
Researchers at England's Warwick Medical School analyzed a double-blind trial in which about 600 people received 200 mcg of selenium daily for 41/2 years. During that time, the participants had significantly fewer incidences of lung, colorectal, and prostate cancer. The same group, which continued to take the selenium, was then followed for an average of 7.7 years. In that span, type-2 diabetes developed in just under 10 percent of selenium users compared with 6.5 percent of the placebo group.
The lead researcher noted that further studies are needed, but added that most people already get adequate amounts of selenium in their food (Brazil nuts, fish, and cooked barley are particularly rich sources) so extra doses may not be worth the risk.
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