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Hacker (programmer subculture)
A hacker is an adherent of the subculture that originally emerged in academia in the 1960s, around the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)'s Tech Model Railroad Club (TMRC)[1] and MIT Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.[2]
A hacker is one who enjoys the intellectual challenge of creatively overcoming and circumventing limitations of programming systems and who tries to extend their capabilities.[3] The act of engaging in activities (such as programming or other media[4]) in a spirit of playfulness and exploration is termed hacking. However the defining characteristic of a hacker is not the activities performed themselves (e.g. programming), but the manner in which it is done: Hacking entails some form of excellence, for example exploring the limits of what is possible,[5] thereby doing something exciting and meaningful.[4] Activities of playful cleverness can be said to have "hack value" and are termed hacks[5] (examples include pranks at MIT intended to demonstrate technical aptitude and cleverness).
Richard Stallman explains about hackers who program:
What they had in common was mainly love of excellence and programming. They wanted to make their programs that they used be as good as they could. They also wanted to make them do neat things. They wanted to be able to do something in a more exciting way than anyone believed possible and show "Look how wonderful this is. I bet you didn't believe this could be done."[6]
Hackers from this subculture tend to emphatically differentiate themselves from what they pejoratively call "crackers"; those who are generally referred to by media and members of the general public using the term "hacker", and whose primary focus—be it to malign or benevolent purposes—lies in exploiting weaknesses in computer security.[7]
The Jargon File, an influential but not universally accepted compendium of hacker slang, defines hacker as "A person who enjoys exploring the details of programmable systems and stretching their capabilities, as opposed to most users, who prefer to learn only the minimum necessary."[8] The Request for Comments (RFC) 1392, the Internet Users' Glossary, amplifies this meaning as "A person who delights in having an intimate understanding of the internal workings of a system, computers and computer networks in particular."[9]
As documented in the Jargon File, these hackers are disappointed by the mass media and general public's usage of the word hacker to refer to security breakers, calling them "crackers" instead. This includes both "good" crackers ("white hat hackers") who use their computer security related skills and knowledge to learn more about how systems and networks work and to help to discover and fix security holes, as well as those more "evil" crackers ("black hat hackers") who use the same skills to author harmful software (like viruses, trojans, etc.) and illegally infiltrate secure systems with the intention of doing harm to the system.[10] The programmer subculture of hackers, in contrast to the cracker community, generally sees computer security related activities as contrary to the ideals of the original and true meaning of the hacker term that instead related to playful cleverness.[10]
|This section does not cite any references or sources. (June 2011)
The word "hacker" derives from the seventeenth century word of a "lusty laborer" who harvested fields by dogged and rough swings of his hoe. Although the idea of "hacking" has existed long before the term "hacker"—with the most notable example of Lightning Ellsworth, it was not a word that the first programmers used to describe themselves. In fact, many of the first programmers were oftentimes from the engineering or physics background. "But from about 1945 onward (and especially during the creation of the first ENIAC computer) some programmers realized that their expertise in computer software and technology had evolved not just into a profession, but into a passion" (46).[3]
It was not until the 1960s that the term hackers began to be used to describe proficient computer programmers. Therefore, the fundamental characteristic that links all who identify themselves as hackers are ones who enjoy "…the intellectual challenge of creatively overcoming and circumventing limitations of programming systems and who tries to extend their capabilities" (47).[3] With this definition in mind, it can be clear where the negative implications of the word "hacker" and the subculture of "hackers" came from.
Some common nicknames among this culture include "crackers" who are unskilled thieves who mainly rely on luck. Others include "phreak"—which refers to a type of skilled crackers and "warez d00dz"—which is a kind of cracker that acquires reproductions of copyrighted software. Within all hackers are tiers of hackers such as the "samurai" who are hackers that hire themselves out for legal electronic locksmith work. Furthermore, there are other hackers that are hired to test security which are called "sneakers" or "tiger teams".
Before communications between computers and computer users were as networked as they are now, there were multiple independent and parallel hacker subcultures, often unaware or only partially aware of each other's existence. All of these had certain important traits in common:
- Creating software and sharing it with each other
- Placing a high value on freedom of inquiry
- Hostility to secrecy
- Information-sharing as both an ideal and a practical strategy
- Upholding the right to fork
- Emphasis on rationality
- Distaste for authority
- Playful cleverness, taking the serious humorously and the humor seriously
These sorts of subcultures were commonly found at academic settings such as college campuses. The MIT Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, the University of California, Berkeley and Carnegie Mellon University were particularly well-known hotbeds of early hacker culture. They evolved in parallel, and largely unconsciously, until the Internet, where a legendary PDP-10 machine at MIT, called AI, that was running ITS, provided an early meeting point of the hacker community. This and other developments such as the rise of the free software movement and community drew together a critically large population and encouraged the spread of a conscious, common, and systematic ethos. Symptomatic of this evolution were an increasing adoption of common slang and a shared view of history, similar to the way in which other occupational groups have professionalized themselves but without the formal credentialing process characteristic of most professional groups.[citation needed]
Over time, the academic hacker subculture has tended to become more conscious, more cohesive, and better organized. The most important consciousness-raising moments have included the composition of the first Jargon File in 1973, the promulgation of the GNU Manifesto in 1985, and the publication of Eric Raymond's The Cathedral and the Bazaar in 1997. Correlated with this has been the gradual recognition of a set of shared culture heroes, including: Bill Joy, Donald Knuth, Dennis Ritchie, Paul Graham, Alan Kay, Ken Thompson, Richard M. Stallman, Linus Torvalds, Larry Wall, and Guido Van Rossum.
The concentration of academic hacker subculture has paralleled and partly been driven by the commoditization of computer and networking technology, and has in turn accelerated that process. In 1975, hackerdom was scattered across several different families of operating systems and disparate networks; today it is largely a Unix and TCP/IP phenomenon, and is concentrated around various operating systems based on free software and open-source software development.
Ethics and principles[edit]
Many of the values and tenets of the free and open source software movement stem from the hacker ethics that originated at MIT[11] and at the Homebrew Computer Club. The hacker ethics were chronicled by Steven Levy in Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution[12] and in other texts in which Levy formulates and summarizes general hacker attitudes:
- Access to computers-and anything that might teach you something about the way the world works-should be unlimited and total.
- All information should be free.
- Hackers should be judged by their hacking, not bogus criteria such as degrees, age, race, or position.
- You can create art and beauty on a computer.
- Computers can change your life for the better.
Hacker ethics are concerned primarily with sharing, openness, collaboration, and engaging in the hands-on imperative.[12]
Linus Torvalds, one of the leaders of the open source movement (known primarily for developing the Linux kernel), has noted in the book The Hacker Ethic[13] that these principles have evolved from the known Protestant ethics and incorporates the spirits of capitalism, as introduced in the early 20th century by Max Weber.
Use outside of computing[edit]
While using hacker to refer to someone who enjoys playful cleverness is most often applied to computer programmers, it is sometimes used for people who apply the same attitude to other fields.[7] For example, Richard Stallman describes the silent composition 4′33″ by John Cage and the 14th century palindromic three-part piece "Ma Fin Est Mon Commencement" by Guillaume de Machaut as hacks.[14] According to the Jargon File,[8] the word hacker was used in a similar sense among radio amateurs in the 1950s, predating the software hacking community.
The book Inside Narcotics, a semi-clandestine work appearing in 1990 and in its fifth English edition as of 2007 which is a compendium of scientific, historical, and cultural information about the opiates and related drugs and includes historical and scientific research on more than 150 drugs of this type, includes a discussion of the term in its Introduction. After making the above-mentioned distinction betwixt crackers and hackers ("a hacker is simply an autodidact, someone who doesn't feel satisfied with the information spoon-fed to the masses by the grey forces of mediocrity...") it goes on to say "it is therefore possible to be a phone hacker [ phreaker ], music hacker, sex hacker, drugs hacker, politics hacker, religion hacker..."
Hack value[edit]
|This section needs additional citations for verification. (January 2013)
Hack value is the notion used by hackers to express that something is worth doing or is interesting.[15] This is something that hackers often feel intuitively about a problem or solution.
An aspect of hack value is performing feats for the sake of showing that they can be done, even if others think it is difficult. Using things in a unique way outside their intended purpose is often perceived as having hack value. Examples are using a dot matrix impact printer to produce musical notes, using a flatbed scanner to take ultra-high-resolution photographs or using an optical mouse as barcode reader.
A solution or feat has "hack value" if it is done in a way that has finesse, cleverness or brilliance, which makes creativity an essential part of the meaning. For example, picking a difficult lock has hack value; smashing a lock does not. As another example, proving Fermat's last theorem by linking together most of modern mathematics has hack value; solving a combinatorial problem by exhaustively trying all possibilities does not. Hacking is not using process of elimination to find a solution; it's the process of finding a clever solution to a problem.
See also[edit]
- Cowboy coding: software development without the use of strict software development methodologies
- Demoscene
- History of free software
- Unix philosophy
- ^ TMRC - Hackers
- ^ Words to Avoid (or Use with Care) Because They Are Loaded or Confusing (gnu.org)
- ^ a b c Gehring, Verna (2004). The Internet In Public Life. Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. pp. 43–56. ISBN 0742542335.
- ^ a b The Hacker Community and Ethics: An Interview with Richard M. Stallman, 2002 (gnu.org)
- ^ a b On Hacking (stallman.org)
- ^ Richard Stallman: interview as shown in Hackers — Wizards of the Electronic Age
- ^ a b Raymond, Eric (2008-01-08). "How To Become A Hacker". Thyrsus Enterprises. Retrieved 2008-03-16.
- ^ a b Raymond, Eric, ed. (2003-12-29). "hacker". Jargon File (version 4.4.7 ed.). Retrieved 2008-03-02.
- ^ Internet Users' Glossary (Request for Comments 1392), January 1993
- ^ a b [1] Definition of "Cracker" in the Jargon File
- ^ "The Hacker's Ethics". Retrieved 31 August 2011.
- ^ a b Levy, S: "Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution", Anchor Press/Doubleday, 1984. ISBN 0-385-19195-2
- ^ Himanen, Pekka; Linus Torvalds, and Manuel Castells (2001). The Hacker Ethic. Secker & Warburg. ISBN 0-436-20550-5.
- ^ Stallman, Richard (2002). "On Hacking". Retrieved 2008-03-16.
- ^ Definition of 'hack value' in the Jargon File
Further reading[edit]
The Jargon File has had a role in acculturating hackers since its origins in 1975.[citation needed] These academic and literary works helped shape the academic hacker subculture:[citation needed]
- Abelson, Hal; Sussman, Gerald Jay. Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs. London: MIT Press. ISBN 9780070004849.
- Aho; Sethi; Ullman. Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley. ISBN 9780201100884.
- Bourne, Stephen R.. The Unix System. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley. ISBN 9780201137910.
- Brooks, Fred. The Mythical Man-Month. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley. ISBN 9780201006506.
- Graham, Paul. Hackers & Painters. Sebastopol, CA: O'Reilly Media. ISBN 9780596006624.
- Hoftstadter, Douglas. Gödel, Escher, Bach. New York, NY: Basic Books. ISBN 9780465026852.
- James, Geoffrey. The Tao of Programming. Santa Monica, CA: InfoBooks. ISBN 9780931137075.
- Kernighan, Brian W.; Ritchie, Dennis. The C Programming Language. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. ISBN 9780131103702.
- Kidder, Tracy. The Soul of a New Machine. Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company. ISBN 9780316491709.
- Knuth, Donald. The Art of Computer Programming. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley. ISBN 9780201038019.
- Levy, Steven. Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution. Garden City, NY: Anchor Press / Doubleday. ISBN 9780385191951.
- Raymond, Eric S.. The Cathedral and the Bazaar. Cambridge, MA: O'Reilly Media. ISBN 9781565927247.
- Stoll, Cliff. The Cuckoo's Egg. New York, NY: Doubleday. ISBN 9780385249461.
External links[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Hackers.
- A Brief History of Hackerdom
- Hack, Hackers, and Hacking (see Appendix A)
- Gabriella Coleman: The Anthropology of Hackers. The Atlantic, 2010.

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WTF i knew this **** would happen. That's why i wanted to trade him for some picks, then put austin rivers at the point, and suck so bad we luck into shabazz and put him at SG.
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WTF i knew this **** would happen. That's why i wanted to trade him for some picks, then put austin rivers at the point, and suck so bad we luck into shabazz and put him at SG.
Eric has been out of action for a very long time and is only 23. To continue to have these problem should be a major concern given his history of missing games. Is this one report the end all be all ofcourse not. However when you start to put things together some players injury concerns even minor aren't on par with others. Gordon is the former.
I just think about his off season attitude, his injury problems, his alleged problems not being "the man" with the Clippers, and the fact that he isn't a star yet and I just fell like giving him a max deal was the wrong decision.
Looking for a decent gif for this... Ah this will do ok:
He apparently has a very low threshold for pain (that was the knock on him with the Clippers). I think it is part pain and part attitude. He needs to get it together.
Houston, Cavs and several other teams would jump at the chance to give us a couple young players for him.
Not saying we should do this, but if he still doesn't fit right by December, we should move his ***.
This sounds like it is more of Demps' doing than it is Gordon's doing. Same with last year - EJ wanted to play, but Dell didn't let him (which I thought was smart).
You guys are jumping the gun here, IMO. As someone else pointed out, these are professional athletes, and they put their bodies through a lot. EJ's been pushing his knee hard so that he'll be 100% come the start of the season, and now he needs a little extra rest. No biggie. As soon as he misses a bunch of real games because of his knee, you guys can re-visit this thread, but as of right now, you are all freaking out for nothing.
I will panic is he plays less than 45 games this season.
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I think you should at least pick another team in your division to be your arch-rival.
Have you been a NBA fan long? Because I've been an NBA fan 30+ years. Your feelings may change on this after time. That's about all I can say about that. Even life-long, most devoted Celtics' fan Bill Simmons has Clipper's season tickets and is a clipper's fan too. It's not really an all or nothing deal man. But whatever floats your boat.
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Best high-end acoustic guitars
ACOUSTIC WEEK: So, you want to buy an acoustic guitar?
We've plucked the best guitars we've reviewed over the last three years to show you the very best of what's out there.
After looking at budget and mid-range guitars, here are the the very best of the high end, the guitars that are reserved for those lucky folks who have north of £1000 burning a hole in their pockets.
How did we choose these guitars?
Every guitar in this guide has been reviewed within the last three years and has gained a minimum of a 4.5 star rating. That means we feel their build quality, sound, playability and value for money are not in question at their relative price points.
Scale length
A guitar's scale length is important because it has a direct effect on the tension of the strings and therefore how the instrument feels to play: the longer the scale length, the higher the tension of the strings for a given pitch.
In terms of tone, all things being equal (which they rarely are!) a longer-scale-length guitar will tend to have more pronounced string separation and clarity to single notes; compare a Martin 000-28 with an OM-21 for example. To measure a scale length, measure from the inside edge of the nut to the centre of the 12th fret, then double it.
Nut widths
We've quoted the nut widths for every guitar, as it's a significant factor in playability. To the right are common widths in both metric and imperial sizes – different makers use different units. You'll be amazed how different a millimetre or two across the nut can feel!
A note on prices
The prices we've quoted are the manufacturers' suggested retail prices, correct at the time of the original review. Some official SRPs will have gone up slightly, while many advertised/web prices from retailers will be lower.
Breedlove Atlas Retro OM/ERe
A very classy OM all-rounder with a great neck, good sounds and elegant looks
TYPE: Folk/OM-sized electro-acoustic
TOP: Solid spruce
BACK/SIDES: Solid/lam rosewood
We said: This guitar falls firmly within the classic Martin OM/000 genre. However, its slim, fast neck means that the Breedlove can be regarded as a general-purpose contender, although that's not to say it isn't a capable picker. Sound-wise, the Breedlove has great unplugged verve, and its excellent, gainful amplified repertoire is impressive.
Tanglewood TW70HSR-B
Buoyant, convincing sounds with a wide and shallow neck add up to an exercise in tasty tones and cosmetics
TYPE: Folk/OM-sized electro-acoustic
TOP: Solid spruce
BACK/SIDES: Solid rosewood
We said: This rivals the Breedlove Atlas Retro OM/ERe for acoustic punch, sustain and dynamics, the main difference being a subtly brighter, slightly snappier overall tone that cuts through really well.
Yamaha CPX1200II
Great looks, great tone and well-priced for a pro-grade instrument – what's not to like?
TYPE: Mini-jumbo electro-acoustic
TOP: Solid Sitka spruce
BACK/SIDES: Solid rosewood
We said: In short, the CPX it a show-stealing instrument that appears to have it all: good looks, high standards of craftsmanship and a versatile, capable amplified and acoustic output.
Martin 000-15M
The 000 has a bold speaking voice that punches single notes or plucked chords to the front
TYPE: OM-sized acoustic
TOP: Solid mahogany
BACK/SIDES: Solid mahogany
We said: We don't recall any acoustic guitars – from any maker and at whatever price point – that have caused the stir that this simple-looking 000-15 and its D-15 sibling have managed. But it's their total, non-frilled fitness for purpose that has galvanised us all into wanting one so much.
Takamine TAN76
A slick neck, tasty lines and the CTP-2 preamp make for a capable OM from Takamine. Amplified high end can need taming
TYPE: Folk/OM-sized electro-acoustic
TOP: Solid spruce
BACK/SIDES: Solid/lam rosewood
We said: Sound-wise, the Takamine is a conundrum. It has an engaging acoustic sweetness and, powered, the CTP-2's valve contribution is a valuable trump card. But beyond that, unless you like the slightly excited tonal signature, the EQ does need work to extract more natural sounds.
Larrivée 000-3R Ltd
Impressive pro-quality fingerpicker that deserves a permanent slot in Larrivée's roster
TYPE: 12-fret auditorium acoustic
TOP: Solid Sitka spruce
BACK/SIDES: Solid rosewood
We said: The 000-3R Ltd is a shrewd debut. There are some cheaper 12-fretters around, and plenty from upmarket boutique makers, but at its price this Larrivée has precious few rivals. That not only marks it out for attention per se but, given the highly accomplished performance, also underlines what superb value it is.
Martin OMCPA4
Superb build quality, versatile acoustic performance; amplified output isn't as adaptable as higher-end PA series
TYPE: OM-sized electro-acoustic
TOP: Solid Sitka spruce
BACK/SIDES: Solid sapele
We said: Since its launch, the Performing Artist Series has been accused of being too Taylor-like. We'd suggest that with this fourth generation member of PA guitars, Martin has produced an electro even more akin to its biggest rivals in both form and tone. Whether that's a good thing is, ultimately, up to you.
Guild D-40 Std
Punchy and articulate sound with excellent playability this is everything a great dread should be... apart from no second strap button!
TYPE: Dreadnought acoustic
TOP: Solid Sitka spruce
BACK/SIDES: Solid mahogany
We said: Okay, it lacks a few Traditional Series features, but these are essentially cosmetic and don't detract one iota from them being a great-sounding acoustic, simply yet elegantly styled, and crafted to a very high standard.
The D-40 is a pedigree example of its body style, amply demonstrating that in no way is Guild letting its, er, standards slip. Indeed it's very much the opposite.
Guild F-30R Std
A picker-friendly neck with fluid, precise tones makes this expressive, lyrical and clear: nails the essential OM-genre criteria
TYPE: Folk/OM-sized acoustic
TOP: Solid Sitka spruce
BACK/SIDES: Solid rosewood
We said: The sustainfully vibrant tone is warm and fluid, with silkily sunny highs, and the whole sound displays a delightfully smooth poise and articulation whether strumming or picking. Try it with various tunings - especially drop D or open G - and the guitar positively sings, making it an engaging and highly enjoyable player.
Guild F-212XL Std
Quality super-jumbo 12s are rare around this price point, and this one's a stunner: dynamic and rich 12-string jangle
TYPE: 12-string super-jumbo acoustic
TOP: Solid Sitka spruce
BACK/SIDES: Solid mahogany
We said: Despite their cavernous soundboxes, super-jumbo 12s don't always live up to expectations. This Guild, however, very much does. A steroidal, warm-throated, long- sustaining jangle leaps from the instrument, projecting like a good 'un to deliver a fabulous all-enveloping sound.
Martin D-18
Martin has managed to improve and refine what was an already great guitar. This new D-18 is truly fantastic
TYPE: Dreadnought acoustic
TOP: Solid Sitka spruce
BACK/SIDES: Solid mahogany
We said: Whether gently played fingerstyle or thrashed with a heavy pick, the D-18 offers a balanced, well-rounded timbre with bags of headroom and sustain. Martin's revisions have come together to take the D-18 to another level. In fact, we'd offer a word of warning for current D-18 owners: try the new models at your peril - you'll want one.
Atkin AA AM Special
Puts a fine gloss on the all-mahogany genre, with great style: superb
TYPE: Auditorium-size acoustic
TOP: Solid mahogany
BACK/SIDES: Solid mahogany
We said: There's a timeless, vintage-like demeanour to this AM Special that greatly impresses and attracts. It's not a flash instrument but it definitely shines - both literally and metaphorically - where it needs to. It looks and plays the business in AA form, and doubtless will do likewise, whichever Atkin body style takes your fancy.
Martin OM-21
New Performance neck profile, same instantly likeable tone; the new Standard OM-21 will remain a firm favourite with fingerstylists
TYPE: OM-sized acoustic
TOP: Solid Sitka spruce
BACK/SIDES: Solid Indian rosewood
We said: There's good reason why Martin's OMs are so loved; they sound fantastic. The lower registers have that familiar plumpness, the top end has a bell-like clarity and the separation throughout the tonal spectrum is excellent.
Martin GPCPA3
Stunning acoustic tone and great plugged in with the Fishman F1. Versatility, playability and performance: our new favourite electro
TYPE: Audiotorium-size electro
TOP: Solid Sitka spruce
BACK/SIDES: Solid Indian rosewood
We said: Martin must be congratulated for this superb guitar. Build quality is high, acoustic tone is compelling and the onboard electronics first-class. Some will initially struggle with getting the desired settings out of the F1, but for those who persevere the rewards are great.
Patrick James Eggle Parlour Cuban
Extremely mature, atypical parlour sound: another world-class guitar from PJE
TYPE: 12-fret parlour acoustic
TOP: Solid Cuban mahogany
BACK/SIDES: Solid Cuban mahogany
We said: Conventional wisdom says that a parlour's default sound is boxy and brash. Not this all-mahogany Cuban's. It has an impressively grown-up, open timbre: warm, smooth and, for its body size, richly textured and dynamic, counterpointed by a sweetly sustaining bite in the highs to endow the required presence. Lovely.
Collings OM1AV
The ultimate modern version of genuine vintage tone; flawless build and ultimate playability
TYPE: OM-sized acoustic
TOP: Solid Adirondack spruce
BACK/SIDES: Solid Honduran mahogany
We said: We have bleated on about the 'law of diminishing returns' in reviews of expensive kit for years. But never has the term been so appropriate. For the gigantic extra outlay you get a palpably better sounding guitar, possibly even the best you've ever heard – by maybe 10 percent.


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Hershey Emiline Quinn Turnage age 86, died Thursday, January 17, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point.
She was born April 12, 1926, to Hollis Lee Quinn and Leota Thompson Quinn in Old Hebron.
Hershey Turnage had a wonderful and busy life. She grew up on a farm in a time when everyone looked out for their friends and neighbors. Having grown up during the depression she was able to share stories with her children. She married her high school sweetheart, John Neil Turnage in 1947. She worked as a registered nurse while her husband attended medical school. At this time their daughters Susan and Laurie were born. After moving to Aberdeen, she helped her husband begin his medical practice next to Big Star and also an office in Hamilton. She worked alongside him and soon after welcomed Emily, Janet and Neil. She always set a wonderful Christian example for all of her children. She was instrumental in establishing the girls softball league, Girl Scouts and the pink ladies at the hospital in Aberdeen. She was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed help in her beloved hometown. She loved her church, St. Mark Methodist, always interested in all her church friends and their families. She had many dear friends and they will miss her almost as much as her loving family.
Funeral services are today, Sunday, January 20, 2013, at 3 p.m. at St. Mark Methodist Church with Bro. Kenneth Corley and Rev. Sue McGrew officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.
Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home in Aberdeen will be in charge of the services.
Mrs. Turnage is survived by four daughters, Susan Wrighton of Aberdeen, Laura Simmons and husband, Steve of Aberdeen, Emily Lutz and husband, Joe of Madison, Janet Jameson and husband, Sonny of West Point, one son Neil Turnage and wife, Tina of Tupelo, one sister, Betty Wallace and husband, Dunk of McComb, 13 grandchildren, Lauren Wrighton Murray, Erin Wrighton, Stephen Simmons, Mallary Simmons, Beth Ann Simmons, Kate Anderson, Allison Hannah, Jack Jameson, Ben Jameson, Sarah Lutz, Hilton Lutz, John Neil Turnage, III, Justin Turnage.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dr. John Neil Turnage, Sr., son-in-law, Donald D. Wrighton, sisters, Ronalda Turner and Shirley Boyd, brothers, Sheldon Quinn, Malcolm Quinn and Everett Quinn
Pallbearers are Stephen Simmons, Erin Wrighton, Hilton Lutz, Jack Jameson, Ben Jameson, John Neil Turnage, III, Justin Turnage
Honorary pallbearers are the St. Mark Methodist Adult Sunday School Class.
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Sophomore pitcher Rafael Pineda took a no-hitter into the eighth inning during his first career start Sunday as the No. 5 Texas A&M baseball team completed the season-opening series sweep of Illinois-Chicago with a 7-0 victory on Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park.
The tall Aggie right-hander, who did not pitch during his first two years in Aggieland but enjoyed a breakout season over the summer while playing in the Texas Collegiate League, made his first trip to the mound in an A&M uniform and turned in a sensational debut. Through seven complete innings, the Flames still had a zero in the hit column and only one baserunner to show for their efforts
"Pineda pitched incredibly," Texas A&M head coach Rob Childress said. "He got us into the eighth without giving up a hit, pounded the strike zone and had early contact. You talk about three years of grinding through injury and getting into college pitching ... we hoped to get five innings out of him and let him get some work, but he wouldn't let us take him out. We're very proud of the way he came out and competed today."
Pineda's no-hit bid ended during the first at bat of the eighth inning as UIC right fielder Jon Ryan doubled to left center. Pineda, a product of Fort Worth's Crowley High School, exited following the base knock to a rousing ovation from the 4,224 fans in attendance, finishing his day with seven innings pitched, just the one hit allowed, no walks and three strikeouts.
"Honestly, I was more nervous last night," Pineda said when asked about his nerves on the mound. "I couldn't sleep. I was getting adrenaline rushes, but our coaches really calmed me down. Michael Wacha and Ross Stripling really helped me out on the mental side and I was able to come out and be really confident before it started."
The Aggie defense was impressive behind the young starter as diving catches and grabs reaching over rails near the stands became a theme for the afternoon.
"That's a big part of what happened today," Pineda said of the solid defense played behind him. "Scott Arthur made a diving catch, Brandon Wood jumped over the wall, giving up their bodies ... so did Matt Juengel. We just played carefree baseball today and gave up our bodies up for the team. It was great."
Offensively, the Aggies jumped out to an early lead by scoring in the first inning for the third straight game to start the season. Following a walk by leadoff batter Mikey Reynolds and a double from right fielder Tyler Naquin, the stage was set for Juengel to make the game's first impression on the scoreboard. The senior third baseman, who ended the contest 2-for-3 with three runs scored, connected on the first pitch he saw from UIC starter Matt Healip (0-1) and drove the offering down into the left field corner for a two-run double.
Later in the inning, Wood was able to bring home Juengel with a single to left that gave the Aggies a 3-0 advantage. Wood added a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the third as did freshman catcher Cole Lankford to extend the Aggie lead to 5-0.
Lankford plated another run during the bottom of the seventh, a frame that also featured the first RBI from fellow rookie Daniel Mengden. The hybrid catcher/pitcher from Houston brought home the score with a single up the middle before making his Aggie debut on the mound in the top of the ninth, when he worked a scoreless frame to seal the A&M victory.
"The young guys were more comfortable today than they were on Friday," Childress added. "I think we played about as well as we could play for an opening weekend. I was very proud of the way we've played for the last three days."
Texas A&M baseball is back in action Tuesday when it hosts Stephen F. Austin in a 6:35 p.m. contest at Blue Bell Park. The Aggies will send sophomore right-handed pitcher Derrick Hadley to the mound to face the Lumberjacks.


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OXFORD, Ohio – Behind a dominating performance from junior outside hitter/setter Meg Riley, the Miami University volleyball team downed Kent State, 3-1 (25-23, 25-18, 26-28, 25-21) Friday evening at Millett Hall. The RedHawks improve to 11-14 overall and 3-10 in the Mid-American Conference. The Golden Flashes fall to 12-14 overall and 6-7 in the MAC.
Riley had one of the best matches of her career on Friday. She tied a season-high with 19 kills and made it a double-double with 27 assists. She just missed a triple-double, finishing with eight digs. Riley didn't have a single attack error in 28 attempts, for an incredible hitting percentage of .679.
Kent State jumped to a 6-3 advantage to begin set one. Three kills from freshman middle hitter Paige Hill and a service ace by freshman setter Krista Brakauskas were part of a 9-2 run that put Miami in front, 12-8. Despite a pair of kills from Riley, the Golden Flashes eventually fought back to tie the score at 17. Two straight service aces by sophomore outside hitter Annie Reiswig, along with one from senior libero Madison Hardy were part of a 7-2 run that gave the RedHawks set point at 24-19. Kent State nearly made the comeback by scoring the next four points, but a block by Hill and sophomore outside hitter Sarah Chaney gave Miami a 25-23 win.
Riley recorded two more kills as the 'Hawks took a 7-3 lead in set two. Hill and Chaney each had a pair of kills to help Miami push the advantage to five at 12-7. Kent State was able to get as close as three at 14-17 before Riley once again took over. She scored three more kills as part of a 6-3 run that made it 23-17. The Golden Flashes recorded the next point, but back-to-back kills from sophomore middle hitter Jenny Ingle gave the RedHawks a 25-18 victory.
Set three featured 13 ties and five lead changes. Down 10-14, Ingle put down a kill off of Brakauskas' assist. That started a 7-3 run that tied the score at 17. Freshman outside hitter Maris Below had two kills to help the 'Hawks during that stretch. The teams traded side outs until KSU recorded two straight points to make it 21-19. Miami did not give up, eventually tying the match at 23. The Golden Flashes scored next to create set point, but the RedHawks fought it off. A service ace by Brakauskas gave Miami the first of two match points, but each time Kent State got the side out. Tied at 26, the Golden Flashes scored two straight to earn a 28-26 win.
Reiswig had two more service aces to help Miami jump to a 7-3 advantage in set four. Kent State closed to within one on numerous occasions, but three more kills from Riley helped the 'Hawks keep the lead. Trailing 16-18, Kent State went on a 4-1 run to finally take a 20-19 advantage and force a Miami timeout. Out of the break, a kill from Hill off Riley's assist and a setting error by the Golden Flashes gave the RedHawks the lead right back. KSU scored next to tie it at 21, but a kill and a block from Ingle started a 4-0 run that gave Miami a 25-21 victory in the set and a 3-1 win in the match.
As a team, Miami hit a season-best .294, while holding Kent State to a .223 hitting percentage. Hill finished with 12 kills, and made only one error in 24 attempts for a .458 hitting percentage. Below had a double-double with 10 kills and 12 assists. Brakauskas led the RedHawks with 32 assists, while Hardy had 25 digs.
Miami has its home finale on Saturday when it welcomes Ohio to Millett Hall. It is Senior Day and prior to the match, Hardy and senior outside hitter Madison Dodd will be honored in a prematch ceremony.


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Bloomberg NewsCARACAS, Venezuela � President Nicolas Maduro�s favorite tool to rally popular support has been a blunt one: Yanqui-bashing. That may lose its clout now that President Barack Obama has moved to restore diplomatic ties with Maduro�s principal ally, Cuba.
Colombia's government on Thursday rebuffed a unilateral truce declared by the country's largest rebel group, saying the guerrillas' conditions are unacceptable until a peace deal is reached.
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In recent years, battles with Lonoke have been less than positive for Stuttgart.
Sgt. Cassandra Davis says the bodies of 86-year-old Betty Joe Chapman, 60-year-old Lisa Minor Chapman and 38-year-old Joshua Minor were found Wednesday night in their apartment on the city's west side after other family members asked police to check...
The Independent Citizens Commission planned to meet Thursday at the state Capitol to begin its review of the salaries for Arkansas' constitutional officers, legislators and judges.
Department of Correction spokeswoman Dina Tyler says 29-year-old Jesse James of Conway died Wednesday night at a hospital where he was taken after being found hanging from a bedsheet in his cell at the Grimes Unit in Newport.
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|An Enduring Legacy: Rep. Young's Support for Children's Health and All Children's Hospital
Our All Children's Hospital community mourns the loss of Congressman C.W. Bill Young and extends our heartfelt sympathy to his family, friends and colleagues. Throughout his career, Congressman Young was a great friend to the Hospital, our patients and families, and to the entire Tampa Bay community. He was instrumental in establishing the National Marrow Donor Program to help children and adults with cancer have a chance to find a matching donor and receive lifesaving treatment.
Congressman Young fought for our communities, our veterans, and for children and adults facing a fierce battle with cancer. We are deeply thankful for all of those efforts.
Some of Congressman Young's contributions to the health and welfare of children include:
After learning about the plight of a young patient at All Children's Hospital, Congressman Young was instrumental in founding the National Marrow Donor Program in 1986 and continued to champion this program throughout his esteemed Congressional career. The NMDP facilitates marrow and blood stem cell transplants by maintaining a national registry to match patients with unrelated marrow donors to treat numerous forms of leukemia, Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, sickle cell disease, Gaucher's disease, neuroblastoma and Ewing sarcoma. The NMDP has enabled more than 55,000 marrow and cord blood transplants and more than 10 million potential donors have been added to the national registry. More than 600 patients have undergone marrow or cord blood transplants at All Children's Hospital, with many of those procedures performed thanks to a donor identified by the NMDP.
Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education
Congressman Young provided key support for the creation of the Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (CHGME) in 1999. This bill supports the training missions of freestanding children's hospitals across the nation, recognizing their vital role in training future pediatricians. Although these children's hospitals represent a mere one percent of all U.S. hospitals, they train nearly 30 percent of our nation's pediatricians, half of all pediatric subspecialists, and the majority of the nation's pediatric research scientists. The Congressman recognized how important CHGME is to All Children's and our focus on training tomorrow's pediatricians. This funding continues to be critical as we expand our Johns Hopkins residency program.
Facilities at the New All Children's Hospital
Congressman Young was instrumental in helping to secure grant funding that supported imaging technologies, pediatric research infrastructure, and to strengthen the helipad atop the hospital to support the weight of military helicopters that might be needed to transport patients in the event of a national disaster such as Hurricane Katrina.
Childhood Obesity
With support from Congressman Young, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded All Children's Hospital a grant to implement the Fit4Allkids Weight Management & Fitness for Families program. Fit4allkids was developed by All Children's with input and guidance from a community-wide task force that included representatives from the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, the Pinellas County Health Department (Steps toward a Healthier Pinellas) and the Pinellas County School System, all working together with a multidisciplinary team of All Children's Hospital professionals. The program helps school-age children, teens and their parents work together in making healthy food choices and adapting exercise and other lifestyle changes to promote health and well-being. Fit4Allkids now offers group classes, physician office-based programs, cooking lessons and other health education in several counties in the Tampa Bay area.
In 1997, in recognition of his many contributions to children's health care and his many efforts on behalf of All Children's Hospital, the All Children's Hospital Foundation honored Congressman Young with the William S. Belcher Award. William S. "Bill" Belcher, All Children's first Hospital Board Chairman was a staunch advocate for the hospital and all children. Each year the Foundation bestows this honor on an individual whose efforts have benefited our patients and their families. This individual must be an advocate for children's health care issues and needs, and a leader who assists in the hospital's growth and influences others to aid our cause.
Congressman Young was a gentleman and statesman who will be missed by all.


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By Jen Heger – Radar Assistant Managing Editor
When it rains it pours.
Two more men have come forward with accusations that embattled actor, John Travolta, sexually assaulted them at high end hotels, RadarOnline.com is reporting.
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The two new accusers, from Seattle and Miami, now make a total of seven men who have accused the married actor of various unwanted sexual advances.
As RadarOnline.com previously reported five other men, including three masseurs, have alleged that the Pulp Fiction star groped them and solicited them for sex.
Travolta's famed attorney, Marty Singer has vehemently denied all of the allegations to date.
The two latest accusers consist of a masseur at the posh Eden Roc Resort in Miami and a former hotel employee at the Westin Hotel in Seattle, according to the New York Daily News.
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Jeff, the Miami based masseur, alleges in an interview with the New York Daily News that during a massage in Miami in 2000, "[Travolta] was putting his hands where he wanted me to work and kind of grinding on the table. At one point he actually pulled my hand between his legs up to his scrotum. I started working on his other leg and it all started back up again. He started putting his butt up in the air. I was just trying to do whatever I could to distract him but he started getting aggressive and grabbed my hand again."
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As the massage came to an end, Jeff alleges that Travolta started masturbating and claims the actor told him, "It's okay, you can do it. No one's going to know "
The Seattle based former hotel worker alleges that following a Qantas event in 2000, Travolta cornered him as he was cleaning up a guest room. "He came up right behind me and grabbed my a–.," the former catering staffer, 48, claimed to the New York Daily News. "I turned around and saw that his penis was out of his pants."
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Two of the masseurs who have already filed lawsuits against Travolta, which were subsequently dismissed by their former attorney, Okorie Okorocha, have since retained powerhouse attorney Gloria Allred.
"We are now representing John Doe #2," Allred announced after the second man followed in the footsteps of the first and hired the famed civil rights lawyer. "We believe that the lawsuit should be filed in another court and, therefore, the lawsuit that was on file was dismissed without prejudice. We will be conferring with our client regarding what will happen next in this case," Allred told RadarOnline.com.
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Travolta has been married to actress Kelly Preston since 1991. The couple's oldest child, Jett, died in 2009. The couple have two other children, daughter, Ella Bleu, and their toddler son, Benjamin, born in 2010.
Singer, previously told RadarOnline.com, "As a result of the published lies about my client we expect some 'John Does' to come out of the woodwork and assert false claims."
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Bethenny Frankel may be a Skinnygirl, but she still gets cellulite just like everyone else.
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Scarlett Johansson, though to be the sexiest woman alive by men around the world, shows off her not-quite-flawless figure in a blue bikini.
Famous for what, we don't know, but Phoebe Price definitely has cellulite!
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Black cats have never had it easy. In fact, they have long been considered bad luck and unfairly linked to witchcraft for centuries. With it being Friday the 13th, we think it's the perfect time to put some common assumptions about black cats to the test.
Black Cats Bring Bad Luck
False. In reality the color of a cat's coat has nothing to do with good or bad luck. And just for the record, in many other cultures, a black cat is a prized pet. In places like Japan and the British Isles, they're even thought to bring their pet parents good luck!
Black Cats Are Evil
False. Sure they may jump on the kitchen counter or use your favorite chair as a scratching post. And just maybe they even try to nibble your toes while you sleep. All cats can be playful. But evil? We think not.
Black Cats Are Often Unwanted
True. Ask any shelter or rescue worker and they will tell you—black cats are the hardest to get adopted. In fact, they are only half as likely to find homes as other cats. So, what's the problem? An unfairly earned reputation? Yep.
Black Cats Make Awesome Pets!
True. Black cats may get a bad rap, but really they're just as lovable as the next furry feline. So help us turn their luck around.Share this article with your friends, and consider adopting one of the cuties currently available at the ASPCA Adoption Center!
I was always a dog person and now I have two black cats. I have a boy and a girl I love them dearly. They are not only the best looking cats (in my opinion), but the most loving and playful as well. Both of my cats love to be around people and are very sweet. They also have a very fun playful side. I do worry around Halloween when all of the crazy and sick people go after black cats, but I would never trade mine. To put it plain and simple black cats have gotten a bad rap and have been stereotyped.
I have a black cat named Binxen. She is wonderful. I sought her out because she was black. She is the softest cat I've ever pet & she cuddles with me every night. I've never loved a pet more!
I have three black cats, all of them siblings. They were abandoned in front of my church two summers ago when they were two weeks old. My husband and I bottle fed them and now they are all grown up. They are the most beautiful cats and so sweet. I swear they think they are dogs because they follow us everywhere. I must admit I am very protective of them because they are black and I've heard of people doing HORRIBLE things to black cats. Never judge a book by it's cover!
We've had Harold (our pitch black Bombay) since he was a little tyke and he's now 11 years old. He's the best cat. In addition, he and our 13 y/o Ragdoll/Coon cross helped to raise our now 6 year old Catahula. All of our 4-legged beasties were rescues either from the Humane Society or from another rescue organization.
Unfortunately a cat being born with a black coat is almost a death sentence! Not only are they wrongfully associated with witch craft/black magic, they are a symbol used during Halloween. I used to be a vet tech & we once had someone bring in a dead black cat they had found right around Halloween. Someone had skinned it...while it was still alive! I couldn't believe someone coud do such a thing! Because of this I made it a point to adopt only black cats . I have 2 & they have crossed my path many times & no bad luck here!! If anything I think black cats tend to have more personality! I adore mine! They have been there for me when no one else was! I think their color makes them gorgeous! If you have black cats PLEASE bring them inside around Halloween!!
I have 4 black cats--all rescues kept out of shelters and away from cruel, ignorant, and superstitious humans--because of these unwarranted myths.
I have one eyed black cat named Peter the Pirate. I love him so much because he is so sweet and very friendly with people. He is a big cuddle bug who loves to be in my lap at anytime and anywhere. I used to think black cats were bad luck but it turns out Peter gives me so much good luck in my life :-) Don't judge by its color for any animals!


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In order to provide a more integrated, cloud-centric, and social experience to your digital content, Google™ has brought books, movies, music, and apps into one place. Google rebranded their Android Market app and changed it to the Google Play™ Store icon. For details, please visit the Google Play Store FAQ site.
Q: What will the experience be for users? What will happen to my existing account?
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OTTAWA - A single-vehicle accident left one dead and a house trailer uninhabitable Thursday afternoon.
At 4:22 p.m. a 2006 Jeep, driven by Ronald Miehls Jr., 49, of Ottawa was travelling northbound on state Route 65 near Perry Street when he drifted off the right side of the roadway. After striking a traffic sign and a metal post, the vehicle then crashed into a house trailer at 1570 N. Perry St., Lot 1, causing the Jeep to burst into flames. Miehls was in the vehicle when it caught fire and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Putnam County Coroner. A husband and wife were inside the trailer during the crash and were able to escape unharmed.
No cause for the accident has yet been determined, but alcohol was not a factor and it was unclear if Miehls was wearing a seat belt. The Jeep was not traveling at a high speed during the accident. The trailer is currently uninhabitable and will need a complete renovation, but it is not a total loss.
Also at the scene were members of the Ottawa Police Department, Ottawa Fire Department, Putnam County EMA and the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Lima Post, is in charge of the investigation.


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Flyhavles George Whitehead (three penalties) and Wesley Dunlop (two penalties) kicked most of the victors' points, while Samoan wing Paul Perez crossed the chalk for the only try of the match. Leopards flyhalf Andre Pretorius kicked four three-pointers.
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Pumas 67 (24) - Tries: Carl Bezuidenhout (2), Corné Fourie, Eduan van der Walt, JW Jonker (3), Uzair Cassiem (2), Penalty Try. Conversions: JC Roos (7). Penalty: Roos.
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Guest blog by Mary Dell Harrington, co-founder of the parenting blog Grown and Flown
Long ago, our house became a favorite destination for our son's playdates, and we have a big, brown, furry family dog to thank. During our 20+ years of marriage, we have actually had four chocolate Labrador retrievers, beginning with a puppy when we got engaged and ending with the dog who joined our almost-empty nest three years ago.
Of all the dogs, though, Argus, a Christmas addition for our then six-year old son, was the rowdiest, matching up in temperament perfectly with the pack of energized little boys who came over to play. As he trained (somewhat successfully) his unruly pal, our son gained a playmate and confidante, alarm clock and buddy; in fact, he gained a brother. The years of puppyhood, with chewed possessions and indoor accidents, are distressing. But witnessing your grown child say goodbye to a now-aged dog as he leaves home for college is infinitely harder.
Author Willie Morris (1934-1999) wrote about the magic of a family dog in his wonderful book, My Dog Skip. We learn of how Morris blossomed from an awkward and lonely (only) child to a confident college student and recipient of a Rhodes scholarship, all with the help of his loyal dog. As the story ends, an ominous call arrives for him in Oxford telling Morris of Skip's death. He writes:
The dog of your boyhood teaches you a great deal about friendship, and love, and death: Old Skip was my brother…. They had buried him under our elm tree, they said—yet this was not totally true. For he really lay buried in my heart.
As we packed our son off to college for his freshman year, my husband, daughter and I watched as he hugged his dog and told him he would see him soon. For 13 years, the enormous chocolate Lab who joined our household so many years before, taught our son about friendship and love. Like Morris' dog Skip, Argus passed away during our son's collegiate years.
No doubt our son will have other dogs, but he may never have a relationship quite like the one he had with Argus. When I think of him as a really young boy, in my mind's eye, he is smiling broadly, running with his giant retriever. It is an indelible image.
Mary Dell Harrington, a graduate of the University of Texas and Harvard Business School, began her career in the media where she worked for NBC, Discovery and Lifetime. Most recently, she and Lisa Heffernan co-founded Grown and Flown, a parenting blog that looks at the entire arc of family life from the point of view of moms with kids 15-25. Their writing has appeared in Huffington Post, Atlantic.com, PBS Next Avenue and Lifetime Moms. Along with her chocolate Labrador partner, Moose, Mary Dell is a certified Pet Partners animal therapist and volunteers for New York-Presbyterian Hospital in that capacity.
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My siblings and I were "stairsteps." When we were all stillin grade school our family got a dog. Nell was like a sixth sibling --- funny, crazy, kind of wild, dearly loved. By the time she was 13, we were all out of house --- either living in other cities pursuing career or in college. My poor mother had to take her for that "last visit" to the vet; and then let us know. I think it was harder for her to let go. Because letting her go was really letting go of our childhood, when we were all together and safe from the travails of adulthood that she knew lay ahead. Like you, Ms Harrington, she always thought of us as her 5 "kidlets" running and playing with Nell.
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Lizzie, that is such a sweet story and I can only imagine how your mom enjoyed Nell's companionship around the house after you all left. I am sure it was very hard, too, to let go of "your childhood" as you put it. Wonderful memories....
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Hi. I am a fellow writer, pet parent, and fan of My Dog Skip. Our family has also done a lot of rescue work and volunteering. This September, our rabbit Pelusso passed away. Since the night we rescued him, he spent 8.5 wonderful years in our home. He was given a death sentence by one vet 1.5 years ago, then an exotics vets gave us hope; showing my daughter how to administer medication with a syringe and find the spot where it doesn't hurt. When Pelusso crossed the rainbow bridge my daughter was away, having just started her third year of college.
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Jeri, I am sure that was a very hard phone call to make to your daughter. Thank you for sharing your story about sweet Pelusso. I am sure your bunny had a wonderful home.
Goodbye to the Family Dog
Loosing your dog/companion is the worst part of life but unfortunately we all go though it. I cried after reading this story. Words could never express how Morris
felt and is still feeling but life does go on. Through the years for I have had dogs and 1 cat. You really cannot help but get so attached. While they are with us enjoy the moments and hope for the best. We now have an westie who is so sweet.
Saying Goodbye to the Family Dog
Our pets are our wonderful companions for only so long. We are lucky to have them and will always retain sweet memories.
So sorry for your loss. It's so hard losing the family pet, they're like one of the children. I cried reading your story, my heart aches for you.
Through the years, I have lost many cherished pets, it's hard. I now have a Jack Russell Molly, a pitbull Bailey, siamese cat Peyton, and a domestic Dexter. All rescues. They are the best kind of pet, they thank you in their own way every day.
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Jani, sounds like you have a big heart and love animals! Thank you for your kindness.
I too, grew up with a dog that went all the way from the time I was about 5 right into my marriage for several years. She went from little sister to daughter to me. I know how hard it is to lose a life long close pal. It was so hard for me to finally make the decision to put her down. I've gone through many dogs since then, but never one like her. She was a rescue when my dad brought her home to me, but at that time no one called them recues. She will always be my "heart dog".
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Lynda, I understand what you mean about a "heart dog." We have been lucky to have dogs as companions and it sounds like you had yours for a very long time.


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