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Wet Paint Live, 2013
Nineteen local professional artists took up the challenge in this, the sixth annual outing for the Wet Paint Live event, working "en plein air" and completing a painting from start to finish in one day. The resulting canvases were then auctioned off in a fundraiser, held for the first time at the Rose History Auditorium at the Marco Island Historical Museum, with celebrity auctioneer Chris Lombardo presiding. Proceeds from Wet Paint Live were apportioned among the Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce, their Leadership Marco Scholarship Fund, and MIFA, the Marco Island Foundation for the Arts.

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Fire forward Mike Magee is soaking in this week's MLS All-Star festivities in Kansas City and really why shouldn't he?
After 11 seasons in MLS, the league's joint-leading goal scorer is the longest tenured player on this year's All-Star roster to be making his first appearance in the mid-summer classic.
On Monday, Magic Mike joined fellow MLS All-Stars Will Johnson of Portland and Patrice Bernier of Montreal and host Nick Firchau on ExtraTime Radio to have a frank discussion about how they see the league in 2013, the dumbest questions they receive from reporters, Mike's sincere avoidance of Twitter and the honor of taking part in this year's game.
The Gold Cup Final at Soldier Field meant that even though the Fire were in Houston on Saturday, Chicago would not be deprived of live soccer this weekend. Thank goodness. From a Fire point of view, it's pretty special that Sean Johnson and alum DaMarcus Beasley overlapped on this USMNT squad.
The game itself wasn't as exciting as you could have hoped from the two best Gold Cup teams. Panama's tight defense kept the U.S. side from running at them the way they ran at Honduras and El Salvador and they never looked like they would put up the crooked numbers that defined their tournament.
BLOG: Beasley captains USMNT to 5th Gold Cup title
There were even a few times when the game looked like a cagey MLS match, with a challenger in town to try to steal the day, staying taut, and not making mistakes. But the USMNT wore down Panama, took their best (and really only clear cut) chance, held on against a barrage of balls floated into the box in the final minutes and were crowned deserved champions.
How nice would it be to see the Fire handle games like that? On Saturday, we saw the Fire come back from behind yet again. We saw them nearly nick all three points and then nearly lose them all. We saw flashes of dangerous counterattacks and Paolo Tornaghi making some big saves. Most of all, we saw despite obvious improvements over the last trip to Houston, the team is still missing one little bit of finality in both halves.
Back in April, the 2013 Fire v1.0 went to Houston with the goal of slowing the game down, playing calmly and controlling the match. The greenhouse (orange-house?) that is BBVA Compass Stadium dictated that, and we saw players run themselves dead on that afternoon, which also included a vintage Brad Davis garbage goal, Wells Thompson, and a last minute Jeff Larentowicz hit off the crossbar (HIGHLIGHTS from April 14).
On Saturday, the 2013 Fire v2.0 went to Houston with a different mindset. They went to play, to take some initiative. You could see it at the beginning of the game and at the beginning of the second half when Lindpere and Nyarko were pushed way up the field on the outside.
HIGHLIGHTS: Fire earn tough 1-1 draw in Houston
Alas, the result wasn't much different. Houston, one of the hardest teams to beat away in the history of MLS, controlled the game. The Fire looked absolutely spent at the end of the game, much of which they spent chasing the orange midfielders around and trying to clear their persistent crosses into the box.
But the difference this time around was the way in which the Fire actually looked dangerous at times, stealing into Houston's half on counter attacks and nearly grabbing the lead on a late Chris Rolfe chance.
In April, we looked at the difficulty of balancing the mindset to calm the game down without sacrificing the risk-taking attitude needed to be offensive, to attack. Now, with Bakary Soumare and Mike Magee (and the Alex/Larentowicz partnership), it seems like 2013 Fire v2.0 are poised to find that balance.
As another new striker and the All-Star break arrive, maybe the Fire will find that teeny bit of difference. If so, next time we play Houston at Toyota Park in September, they'll be the ones wilting, exhausted after falling to 2013 Fire v3.0
Ben Schuman-Stoler is a contributor to Chicago-Fire.com. Follow him on Twitter @bsto.
There are few players of Fire past that hold as an emotional connection to Chicago as former winger DaMarcus Beasley.
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Having began his career with the Men in Red in 2000, Beasley made 134 competitive appearances, tallying 18 goals and 28 assists in four and a half seasons before signing with Dutch Eredivisie side PSV Eindhoven in 2004.
He also helped the club to three domestic titles in his time and along with Josh Wolff was the Fire's first representative on a U.S. World Cup team in 2002.
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Beasley has had ups and downs in his career, falling out of the national team picture twice only to earn his way back. His current international renaissance was made more special by his captaining of the side to Sunday's Gold Cup title where it all began for him with the Fire at Soldier Field.
Chicago Redeye asked the veteran winger (and now converted left back) what it meant to raise the trophy in Chicago, with Beasley saying, "I still have so much love for the fans of the Chicago Fire. This was my first real club."
With a pretty strong love for the club and city, could a Fire return happen for Beasley before his career ends?
Last September, the Fire alum retured to the Windy City to take in a game at Toyota Park and told Chicago-Fire.com this:
Select shots from the Fire's 1-1 draw with the Houston Dynamo.
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After a confidence boosting 4-1 win over D.C. United at Toyota Park last weekend, the Fire fly south to take on the Houston Dynamo at the fortress that is BBVA Compass Stadium Saturday night (LIVE 8pm CT on NBC Sports / La Ley 107.9 FM). Houston beat Premier League side Stoke City 2-0 at midweek and currently occupy the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, a position the Fire is fighting for.
Here are some things to look out for from a tactical perspective.
Shadowing Andrew Driver – A threat both inside and out
Englishman Andrew Driver has had a stellar debut season in MLS for the Dynamo and his versatility has made him one of the most dangerous wingers in MLS this season.
WATCH: Match Preview: Fire vs. Dynamo
Though naturally left footed, Driver is comfortable playing on either wing and is most dangerous when playing on the right, where he can cut in onto his left foot.
Though not on the level of Brad Davis, Driver's crossing ability and dead ball prowess gives Houston another dimension and makes the Texas team even more threatening on set pieces.
READ: Fire winger Duka a no-go for Houston
When the ball is on the other side of the field, Driver gets into the box to support the forwards and has chipped in with three goals this season.
He's also not afraid to come inside and switch positions with withdrawn striker Giles Barnes who played primarily on the wing in England before being converted by Houston coach Dom Kinnear.
Driver's most recent goal came against D.C. United in May where he won the ball and played it wide to Will Bruin before bursting into the box and receiving a return pass before finishing.
Tracking Driver's runs when he does cut inside will be key on Saturday night.
How to beat the Houston backline – 1v1s and runs off the ball
In last week's match against D.C., the Fire forwards, most notably Chris Rolfe, made some brilliant runs off the ball and were found by great penetrating passes from midfield. Both of Rolfe's goals came from off the ball runs and more of the same will be needed on Saturday.
A weakness of the Houston defense is paying too much attention to the person with the ball and neglecting to pick up the runs from other forwards or midfielders.
In the Dynamo's last league match against New England, they allowed Diego Fagundez to pass the ball to Chad Barrett at the top of the box and pick up a return pass unmarked in the box. But for some better finishing, the Dynamo would've been a goal down.
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In the Dynamo's last league loss against the Red Bulls, the killer second goal came when the Houston defense fixated on Thierry Henry, allowing Johnny Steele to make a run into the box unmarked and the Irishman scored after a simple through ball from Henry.
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Off the ball runs from Rolfe and Mike Magee can open up the Houston defense and it will be up to players like Patrick Nyarko and Joel Lindpere to find the strikers as they did so well last Saturday.
The center midfield battle – who starts for the Fire
In recent weeks, Fire coach Frank Klopas has stuck with the midfield duo of Jeff Larentowicz and Alex to great effect but there are others knocking on the door for a starting spot and Saturday's match could be the perfect time to make a change.
Logan Pause and Daniel Paladini are back from injury and suspension respectively and I believe one could come into the starting lineup in place of Alex.
Houston are a team that have high-energy midfielders such as Adam Moffatt, Boniek Garcia and Ricardo Clark. All three are not afraid to get forward and this will force the Fire's two center midfielders to protect the back line.
With the fluidity of players like Giles Barnes, Driver and Garcia to deal with, a player like Pause or Paladini who are more defensive minded than Alex, may be more suited to deal with the flooded midfield.
Against a team like Houston, you must watch for through balls in behind the defense. A player like Logan Pause, who reads the game so well defensively and is constantly intercepting opposition passes, could be a better fit tactically.
Prediction: 1-1 with the Fire goal coming from Chris Rolfe.
Stephen Piggott is a contributor to Chicago-Fire.com. Follow him on Twitter @irish_steve
Joel Lindpere continues to get big ups for his one goal, two assists performance in Saturday's 4-1 win over D.C. United as the Estonian international was named to the FIFA 13 Ultimate Team of the Week today!
Congrats Joel!
On Tuesday, July 9, a Chicago Fire fan forwarded a Yahoo! article to owner Andrew Hauptman that included a detailed account of a young fan who wanted to meet soccer superstar Lionel Messi on his birthday only to be left disappointed.
Upon further digging, it turned out, he wasn't the only one. A group of approximately 75 fans had paid a premium for a meet and greet at the July 6 Messi & Friends event at Soldier Field that ultimately didn't come to be. Learning more about this group, the Fire owner's immediate response was to find a way to contact these fans and invite them for a true, VIP experience at an upcoming Chicago Fire game.
Through a little help from Dirty Tackle's Brooks Peck, an introduction was made, and then an invite was extended for those fans to be a guest of Andrew's for last Saturday's match against D.C. United. And while not everyone could attend, with some traveling from California, DC, Toronto and even as far as England for the original game, the Fire welcomed 16 fans to Toyota Park that night.
After a quick tour of the Park, a trip on field and even to the locker room, the guests enjoyed the game from the Second Star Club. The 4-1 win over United was the icing on the cake. Many of the fans were truly grateful for the invitation; calling it a "bright spot in all of this drama."
One of the families shared this note with the Club after the game:
"…My family and I would like to thank you for yesterday's awesome tickets. We had such a wonderful time and we won't forget it, ever. Please thank Mr. Andrew Hauptman for everything that he did for us. This was a beautiful experience. Looks like we'll be season ticket holders starting next year. Thank you!"
Don't forget, the Fire is still offering anyone with proof of purchase to the July 6 Messi & Friends event at Soldier Field a 50 percent discount on a ticket to the Aug. 7 Chicago Fire vs. D.C. United Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Semifinal match. All discounted ticket offers must be redeemed at the Toyota Park Box Office only. Inquiries regarding the discount can be directed to 1-888-MLS-FIRE.
I've always thought it odd that sports falls into the category of entertainment business. Sure people pay to watch it, same as all entertainment, and there are "actors", agents, venues and all that. But when you're emotionally attached, soccer feels like more than merely entertainment. "Entertainment" feels a little shallow, I think of county fair tents, while sports can feel like everything in the world.
Take the idea of "Sport": Roman, high, physically extreme, competition; and the idea of "Entertainment": Amusement, fun, pleasure.
But it's not fair to separate the two quite so fast. I did a Twitter search for "R Kelly tears" after his highly lauded Pitchfork set on Sunday night and remembered that in music, too, people live for what happens on stage. You get caught up with performers and players, you put your expectations on them, you live through them, and when they stand up and return everything in performance, the exaltation is real and thorough and spiritual.
The word performance is interesting. We say players "perform" well (or not) the same way we do about musicians and actors. I suppose the main difference between performing and just, well, doing something, is that performances require an audience. And it's the audience that makes the show, right? Nobody believes in your work unless you do it in front of a crowd, and the Pope in the woods isn't selling tickets.
Something about those moments in a performance, when players and audience are one, when expectations are met and then exceeded, time speeds up and slows down, the moment stretches out into something like a feeling, and everything is right again. Whether it's a band onstage or a team on a field, those encores, those goals, they make us bigger.
Performances are entertainment, and injecting competition into performances only makes them more so. A friend once told me that she had no problem going to youth swim meets; she found them entertaining because she just liked to watch races.
So among all the clamor this weekend about fancy players in town for Pitchfork and the Fire readying to bring in a new Designated Player, the team hosted a D.C. side Saturday night that is absolutely reeling. And the Fire handled business. The most "entertaining" factor in it all, though, was seeing Chris Rolfe grab a couple goals.
I mean, your sister loves Chris Rolfe, we all love Chris Rolfe (you saw his cute reaction to Section 8's song for him after his first goal, right?), and he was in desperate need for some goals because, let's face it, you can't make a career playing up top and not scoring in this league. And it's not like he wasn't trying, he leads the team in shots, we see his work rate game after game, but now it looks like Rolfe is finally starting to get in that rhythm where the goal looks all big and goalies are just annoying impediments. His finishes have that quick, confident feel about them again.
It was cathartic to see the elation after his first goal, right in front of Section 8. Rolfe's been at it for a while, he's been on more than a few tours, and we all want him to succeed and meet the expectations we put on him. It's the life of a performer, I guess, to have to deal with not only the usual pressure one puts on oneself, or that a coach puts on, but to face the crowd's expectations too. Like R. Kelly did on Sunday, and like all great performers, Rolfe stepped up in the moment and made it something bigger, something that we could all share in, and that's entertainment at its best.
MLS Player of the Week, Goal of the Week nominee, the accolades just keep on coming for Chris Rolfe, but why not? His fourty-fifth minute brace completing goal from Joel Lindpere's perfect placement can only be described with one word... Sick.
That's why MLSsoccer.com's Greg Lalas breaks it down in this week's Anatomy of a Goal.
Join Daniel Paladini, Gonzalo Segares, and Patrick Nyarko next Thursday July 25th from 6-8pm at Molly's Cupcakes located at 2536 N. Clark Street in Lincoln Park.
Come by and see the Men in Red serve up your favorite cupcakes including the "Chicago Fire Velvet Swirl". For each Fire Swirl cupcake sold, $1 will go back to the Chicago Fire Foundation.
Molly's will match all tips collected during the evening with proceeds benefiting the Chicago Fire Foundation.


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PAWTUCKET - Lily (Harris) Watkinson, 93, went to her eternal home Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Linn Health Care Center, East Providence. She was the wife of the late Arthur Watkinson.
Born in England, a daughter of the late Ernest and Lily (Booth) Harris, she had lived in Pawtucket for the past 64 years. She was a graduate of Kinyon's Commercial School. Mrs. Watkinson was an office worker and in later years loved her work educating customers about fabrics in local stores before retiring.
She is survived by two daughters, Irene Briggs and her husband, Marty of South Attleboro, MA and Linda Berrian and her husband, Myron of Edgewater, FL; five grandchildren (Chris, Keith, Mike, Katie and Becky); and six great grandchildren (Ashley, Austin, Makayla, Kelsey, Emma and Lilly) as well as several nieces.
She was known to all for her love of family, church and music. Lil spent all of her life using the talents she was given with sewing, knitting, music and volunteer service. She is most remembered for her amazing smile, strong faith, and gift of piano playing whether at church, family gatherings, minstrel shows, or volunteering to provide her music to entertain the elderly. She volunteered at the Lifecare Center in Attleboro and for many years at the United Methodist Elder Care in East Providence. She continued to do this until she passed.
She was a founding member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Lincoln and a 50+ year member of Queen Esther Chapter #2, Order of the Eastern Star.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call at BELLOWS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Road, Lincoln SUNDAY 3-6 P.M. An Eastern Star Memorial Service will be held SUNDAY at 5:30 P.M. at the funeral chapel.
A celebration of her life will be held MONDAY, JANUARY 7 at 10:30 A.M. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 55 Woodland Street, Lincoln. Burial will be in Moshassuck Cemetery, Central Falls.
In lieu of flowers, donations sent in Mrs. Watkinson's memory to Wesley United Methodist Church, 55 Woodland Street, Lincoln, RI 02865 would be gratefully appreciated. For Directions and Guest Book, please visit
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CANTON A Star Lake man pleaded guilty in St. Lawrence County Court following two town of Fine break-ins, while in an unrelated case, a Massena man who forged a dead mans SeaComm Federal Credit Union check has been convicted after trial.
Matthew Adams, 28, Star Lake, pleaded guilty Monday before Judge Kathleen M. Rogers to attempted second-degree burglary, a class D felony, in connection with a pair of incidents six months ago.
Mr. Adams was indicted in September after police accused him of entering the town of Fine residence of Dean Williams with the intent to commit a crime on Sept. 1. He left, then entered the residence of Ina and Michael Ober, also in Fine, where he allegedly stole property and injured Mrs. Ober. Neither the property stolen nor the extent of Mrs. Obers injuries was available.
Mr. Adams was charged with two counts of felony second-degree burglary, second-degree robbery and misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child, as the burglary took place front of Mrs. Obers 14-year-old granddaughter. Mondays plea satisfies all the original charges.
Sentencing is set for May 23.
In an earlier case, Michael K. Kocsis, 48, Massena, was found guilty by a jury on Thursday of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, a class D felony, following a trial before Judge Rogers.
Mr. Kocsis was indicted in June after investigation into charges he forged a SeaComm Federal Credit Union check belonging to the late Robert Dupree. Records show the check was written for $125.
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By RUSS OAKESONFerron
In regards to an article in the Deseret News Sunday, April 15, 2007, "Coal-powered electricity increases pollution levels".
I do not believe in putting my trust in science, and so called facts. I live away from the Wasatch Front, and incidentally I live near a coal fired power plant. There is technology today to burn coal and be environmentally conscious. Plants today are being improved by the use of gas scrubbers and fly ash removal systems.
True, we should look to other resources. Hydro power is done by backing up water in our state with the Green and the Colorado rivers, which I imagine is not very popular these days with environmental groups. And in addition there is geothermal, solar, natural gas and wind power. I feel there is nothing more beautiful than to see lines of wind turbines on the horizon.
Is it not true that the Wasatch Front is growing every year and with it increased use in the automobile? Even with improved emission controls, in my opinion, vehicles are the biggest contributor to the pollution problem. How about using mass transit, which I am sure many do. I rarely drive to downtown Salt Lake anymore when I go to the Wasatch Front.
Everything we have today has the potential to harm us or the environment.
We drive faster and more people are dying on our highways than ever. And yes I believe there are substances such as drug and alcohol abuse, yet our life span seems as a whole seems to increase?
Geneva Steel is now completely gone and yet I can drive into Utah County from Spanish Fork Canyon and I still drive into an ugly cloud. It's sunny where I live. I do not believe the blame for pollution should be put on coal generation. The wind usually blows out of the north and if we did not have the Wasatch plateau dividing us from the cities we would have their smog in our area.
I have a hard time believing coal generation is causing the Wasatch Front's smog problem. On most nights the sky where I live is crystal clear and I can see the lights from the Wasatch Front.
I do not buy into global warming; let us worry a little more about the trash along our highways, our mountains, streams and lakes. Let's just look at a recreation area in our state after a holiday weekend. I feel that as a society we take way more from our environment than we put in. A bigger home to satisfy vanity that takes more lumber and other raw materials.
It would be nice to see people with lots of money, politicians, and others, practice what they preach.
Coal is still reliable and can be a clean resource. The luxuries we have today still take electricity. It powers our homes and makes life much easier. Power outages make the news when they happen and yet we still take it for granted. As populations increase there will be more shortages and outages. Our world today reminds me of a story; "The sky if falling."


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Wednesday 14th December 2011 by Jason
Pictures say it all
Thursday 6th October 2011 by Jason
We get a lot of photographers that come to stay with us at Mai Dive. I am always impressed with the way people who know how to take a photo can actually capture the feel of the place in their work. I would like to share with you a link to some of Michaels photo from his stay with us. We are particular grateful for the prints that he sent for our staff. They have then posted up on wall in their house with pride. A big thankyou to Henk and Claudia who were looking after the place during Michael and Luba's stayed at Mai Dive. Everyone had fun. Hope you enjoy the pics………
Mai Dive Wins Travellers Choice Award - AGAIN!!!
Friday 4th March 2011 by Jason
Introducing a more sustainable and responsible operation in 2011
Thursday 21st October 2010 by ClaytonMai Dive is excited to announce that beginning January 1st, 2011 we will arrange domestic air travel for all of our guests between Nadi and Kadavu. Each Saturday our guests will meet the Pacifc Sun flight in and out of the small airport on Kadavu. Coordinating Saturday travel for all guests to and from our remote location on the Astrolabe Reef will significantly decrease our carbon footprint and provide a more sustainable and responsible operation for our future. At the time of booking your stay, Danielle will be happy to make all of these domestic travel arrangements for you.
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8 Reasons to Dive the Alacrity Rocks
Thursday 3rd June 2010 by Clayton
As the camera fills up and files need to be deleted, the monthly cleansing can gobble up good photos hidden among many that are out of focus or of the lens cover or any other camera blunder that goes hand in hand with underwater photography. As I was sifting through the memory card, I came across the photos below taken by Bruce and Teresa only 2 weeks ago. Of 100+ photos, these 8 caught my eye and makes me wish I was diving every single day of the week.
If these critters don't wet your appetite for diving, then you've probably already seen it all and need to sell your diving gear. Just kidding.
Anyways, Teresa took these photos with a Sea and Sea over 3 days of diving in the Alacrity Rocks region on the western side of the Astrolabe Reef in Fiji.
And yes, that is a huge octopus!
The Perfect Time of Year
Wednesday 19th May 2010 by Clayton
We've had these two videos sitting around on YouTube for a while, but since we saw Manta Rays on Monday and Tuesday as well as dolphins on Monday and Thursday, I felt like re-posting these two beauties.
Mr. Happy
Friday 23rd April 2010 by Clayton
Thank you so very very much to Scott and Julianne, Wayne and Karen, and Andrew and Sharon.
First of all, thank you for such a fun time. Scuba diving in Naiqoro Passage, swimming at the waterfall, snorkeling on the big reef, cutting a trail to the top of the mountain, jokes at dinner with Dave and Jeanie, the Mr. Happy shirt, my new hair cut, taking the chain saw into the bush, drinking kava and dancing in Narikoso Village, and all of the other fun times we shared for a short time here in Fiji.Read more...
A Crazy Day in Beqa Lagoon
Monday 5th April 2010 by Clayton
Bull sharks, Lemon sharks, Silver Tips, massive Trevally, a giant Cod. Only two words can describe this unbelievable sight--AWESOME and SURREAL.
Awesome to see natures furry and grace all wrapped into one event. And surreal for the two dives to be completely inaudible. Not being able to hear the chomping of Tuna heads or the swish of the water when the sharks darted for the food made Jason and I feel like we were watching TV instead of being meters away from the action.
I almost wanted to reach out and touch everything just to prove that it was real, but then I thought better....
Thankfully, I put a nice soundtrack to this mash up so turn up your speakers and enjoy.
Manta Ray Madness at Ono Island, Fiji
Tuesday 19th January 2010 by Clayton
Just when we all thought Manta Rays found another home away from the Astrolabe Reef, BAM! manta ray sightings 2 days in a row right off Paradise Beach on Ono Island.
The first day, the gang spotted their wing tips coming through the water's surface. As the boat was coming in for their surface interval after diving at Split Rock, they spotted the manta rays feeding in the water. Kevin made sure to take full advantage of the moment, exclaiming "STOP THE BOAT! STOP THE BOAT!" Kevin, Jason, and the rest of the crew quickly readied their mask, snorkel, and fins to have a swim with the manta rays for more than 30 minutes.Read more...
The New Camera at the Astrolabe Reef
Saturday 26th December 2009 by Clayton
Last week, Jason entrusted me with a new underwater camera and an awesome wide angle lense. At first, I was a bit hesitant to use it in fear of breaking the little guy, but luckily I'm not that big of a baby. So today was the first time I took it underwater and all went well.Read more...


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CUMBERLAND - John N. Campbell, Jr., 80, died Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Miriam Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia A. (Neuschuez) Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on November 15.
Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late John N. and Grace (Hampson) Campbell, he had lived in Cumberland for the past 43 years. They summered in Buttonwoods for many years.
A printer by trade, Mr. Campbell had worked for the John W. Little Company and Globe Printing, both of Pawtucket and Foxon Company, Central Falls before retiring.
Mr. Campbell was active in the Boy Scouts for 39 years. The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America twice named Mr. Campbell "Scoutmaster of the Year" and once "District Commissioner of the Year".
He was a Korean War Air Force veteran.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Holly Stowik and her husband, John, and John N. Campbell III, all of Cumberland; one sister, Linda Houlihan and her husband, Richard of Port St. Lucie, FL; one brother, Arthur Campbell and his wife, Marsha of Wakefield; his beloved grandsons, Drew and David Stowik, both of Cumberland and Brian and Eric Campbell, both of Burrillville; his beloved great grandson, Jonathan Stowik of Cumberland; one aunt, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
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The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of the spine. Every day, the two kidneys filter about 120 to 150 quarts of blood to produce about 1 to 2 quarts of urine, composed of wastes and extra fluid. Children produce less urine than adults and the amount produced depends on their age. The kidneys work around the clock; a person does not control what they do. Ureters are the thin tubes of muscle—one on each side of the bladder—that carry urine from each of the kidneys to the bladder. The bladder stores urine until the person finds an appropriate time and place to urinate.
Kidneys work at the microscopic level. The kidney is not one large filter. Each kidney is made up of about a million filtering units called nephrons. Each nephron filters a small amount of blood. The nephron includes a filter, called the glomerulus, and a tubule. The nephrons work through a two-step process. The glomerulus lets fluid and waste products pass through it; however, it prevents blood cells and large molecules, mostly proteins, from passing. The filtered fluid then passes through the tubule, which sends needed minerals back to the bloodstream and removes wastes. The final product becomes urine.
The kidneys also control the level of minerals such as sodium, phosphorus, and potassium in the body, and they produce an important hormone to prevent anemia. Anemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells is less than normal, resulting in less oxygen carried to the body's cells.
The two kidneys filter about 120 to 150 quarts of blood to produce about 1 to 2 quarts of urine, composed of wastes and extra fluid.
Kidney failure—described as end-stage kidney disease or ESRD when treated with a kidney transplant or blood-filtering treatments called dialysis—means the kidneys no longer work well enough to do their job. In most cases, kidney failure in children is treated with a kidney transplant. Though some children receive a kidney transplant before their kidneys fail completely, many children begin with dialysis to stay healthy until they can have a transplant.
Dialysis is the process of filtering wastes and extra fluid from the body by means other than the kidneys. Sometimes, a transplanted kidney may stop working, and the child may need to return to dialysis. Transplantation may be delayed if a matching kidney is not available or if the child has an infectious disease or an active kidney disease that has progressed rapidly.
Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are the two types of dialysis.
Hemodialysis uses a special filter called a dialyzer to remove wastes and extra fluid from the blood. The dialyzer is connected to a hemodialysis machine. Blood is pumped through a tube into the dialyzer to filter out the wastes and extra fluid. The filtered blood then flows through another tube back into the body. The hemodialysis machine monitors the process to keep blood moving at a safe pace. Hemodialysis helps control blood pressure and helps the body maintain the proper balance of important minerals, such as potassium, sodium, calcium, and bicarbonate.
Hemodialysis usually takes place in a dialysis center three times a week; however, a health care provider may recommend more frequent dialysis for smaller children. Each treatment usually lasts from 3 to 5 hours. During treatment, the child can do homework, read, write, sleep, talk, or watch TV.
Some dialysis centers teach parents or guardians how to perform their child's hemodialysis at home. Having treatments at home allows for longer or more frequent dialysis, which comes closer to replacing the steady work healthy kidneys do.
For hemodialysis, a surgeon creates an access to the bloodstream, called a vascular access, several months before the first treatment. A surgeon may create a vascular access at an outpatient center, or the child may need to stay overnight in the hospital. When receiving hemodialysis treatments, a child may have problems with the vascular access, such as
These problems can keep treatments from working, and the child may need to undergo more than one surgery for the access to work properly. Read more in Vascular Access for Hemodialysis.
Rapid changes in the body's fluid and mineral balance during treatment may cause other problems with hemodialysis treatments. Muscle cramps and hypotension—a sudden drop in blood pressure—are two common side effects. Hypotension can make a child feel weak, dizzy, or nauseous. A health care provider can treat these problems with adjustments to the dialysis solution prescription and the speed at which blood flows through the dialyzer.
Most children need a few months to adjust to hemodialysis. A health care provider can often quickly and easily treat side effects, so a parent or guardian should always report side effects to a member of the health care team. A parent or guardian can help a child prevent many side effects by making sure the child maintains a proper diet, limits liquid intake, and takes all medications as directed. See "Eating, Diet, and Nutrition" for more information on how the right food choices can help.
Read more in Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Hemodialysis.
Peritoneal Dialysis
Peritoneal dialysis uses the lining of the abdominal cavity—the space in the body that holds organs such as the stomach, intestines, and liver—to filter the blood. The lining is called the peritoneum. A kind of salty water called dialysis solution is emptied from a plastic bag through a catheter—a thin, flexible tube—into the abdominal cavity. While it is inside, the dialysis solution soaks up wastes and extra fluid from the body. After a few hours, the used dialysis solution is drained into another bag, removing the wastes and extra fluid from the body. The abdomen is filled with fluid all day and all night, so the filtering process never stops. The process of draining and refilling, called an exchange, takes about 30 minutes.
Before peritoneal dialysis begins, a surgeon places a catheter into the child's abdomen. The catheter insertion may be done as an outpatient procedure, or the child may need to stay overnight in the hospital. The catheter tends to work better if the insertion site, also known as the exit site, has adequate time to heal—usually 10 to 20 days. The catheter may have one or two cuffs that the abdominal tissue grows around to secure it in place.
Two types of peritoneal dialysis are available for children:
Both types of peritoneal dialysis are usually performed at home, after a short training period. Parents or guardians and the child work with a dialysis nurse for 1 to 2 weeks learning how to do manual exchanges for CAPD without allowing bacteria to enter the catheter. Those doing CCPD learn how to prepare the cycler, connect the bags of dialysis solution, and place the drain tube. Young children will need help with the exchanges or setting up the cycler. Older children can do it themselves.
The most common problem with peritoneal dialysis is development of peritonitis, a serious infection of the peritoneum. This infection can occur if the exit site becomes infected or if contamination occurs as the catheter is connected to, or disconnected from, the bags of dialysis solution. Peritonitis is treated with bacteria-fighting medications called antibiotics.
To prevent peritonitis, those performing peritoneal dialysis tasks should wear a surgical mask, follow procedures exactly, and learn to recognize the early signs of peritonitis, including
These signs should be reported to the child's health care provider immediately, so treatment can begin promptly.
Read more in Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Peritoneal Dialysis.
Kidney transplantation is surgery to place a healthy kidney from someone who has just died or a living donor, usually a family member, into a person's body to take over the job of the failing kidney. Once kidneys fail because of chronic kidney disease (CKD), function cannot be restored, so transplantation is the closest thing to a cure. Children with a transplant will need to take medications every day to prevent their body from rejecting the new kidney and get regular checkups to make sure the new kidney is accepted and functioning properly.
To receive a donor kidney, a child first undergoes a thorough medical evaluation at a transplant center.
Deceased Donor Kidneys
If the medical evaluation shows that the child does not have a condition that would prevent a successful transplant, the transplant coordinator places the child on a waiting list.
Transplant coordinators register those needing a deceased donor organ with the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), which maintains a centralized computer network linking all regional organ procurement organizations (OPOs) and transplant centers. A child can be registered with multiple transplant centers; most centers require a separate medical evaluation.
The length of time a child has to wait for a transplant depends on many things; however, it is determined primarily by how good the match is between the child and the donor. A child's place on the list depends on the following:
When a kidney becomes available, the OPO reports to UNOS, and a central computer generates a ranked list of compatible recipients. The transplant center keeps each child's updated contact and health status information, so the child can be found immediately when a kidney becomes available.
Living Donor Kidneys
About half of the kidneys transplanted into children are from living donors, often a parent, family member, or family friend.1 Potential donors need to be tested for matching factors and to make sure that donating a kidney will not endanger their health.
A kidney from a living donor often has advantages over a kidney from a deceased donor because
Read more in Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Kidney Transplantation.
Preemptive Transplantation
Preemptive transplantation is when a child receives a donated kidney before dialysis is needed. Some studies indicate that preemptive transplantation reduces the chances of the body rejecting the new kidney and improves the chances of the new kidney functioning for a long time. Other studies show little or no advantage to preemptive transplants, although some families may feel that avoiding dialysis is itself an advantage.
1Transplants by donor type, U.S. transplants performed: January 1, 1988–December 31, 2012, for organ = kidney, format = portrait, based on OPTN data updated as of March 8, 2013. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network website. http://optn.transplant.hrsa.gov/latestData/step2.asp?. Accessed October 18, 2013.
Children with a kidney transplant are at risk for complications such as organ rejection, infection, and certain types of cancer. They may also need treatment to increase their growth rate.
Organ Rejection
The body's immune system can attack transplanted organs. This reaction is known as rejection. Children with a kidney transplant need to take immunosuppressive medications to prevent the body from making antibodies and rejecting the kidney. Many children have a hard time following the treatment regimen. Health care providers use the term nonadherence to describe the failure or refusal to take prescribed medications or follow a health care provider's directions. Adherence can be improved with a combination of health education, motivational techniques, and behavioral skill methods. Strategies need to be tailored to each child and the child's family. The health care provider should
Immunosuppressive medications can leave children vulnerable to infections and can also prevent the body from responding to vaccines. While children should get the standard vaccines as well as vaccines against influenza and pneumonia prior to transplantation, they may need to wait several months after the transplant before they get any additional vaccines. Children who take immunosuppressive medications should not receive vaccines containing live viruses, such as the
Preventing infections is important for keeping children healthy after the transplant. To help prevent infections, parents or guardians should have their children
Over a long period of time, children taking immunosuppressive medications may develop some forms of cancer. Cancer most often develops in the skin or lymph cells, part of the body's immune system. The incidence of cancer in pediatric transplant recipients is lower than in adults, with the risk being about 17 percent within 25 years of receiving the transplant.2
Growth Rate
Depending on their age at the time of the transplant, how well the transplanted kidney is working, and medication dosing, children may have an increase in growth after receiving a transplant, though they are typically shorter than average height. Children younger than 4 years old have the best growth rate after transplantation.2 However, high doses of immunosuppressive medications can slow a child's growth and development after a transplant. Decreasing immunosuppressive medication dosing and giving the child growth hormone can improve growth rate.
2Van Heurn E, de Vries EE. Kidney transplantation and donation in children. Pediatric Surgery International. 2009;25:385–393.
Children with kidney failure may also need treatment for complications such as anemia, bone problems and growth failure, and infection. These complications are caused by the inability of the damaged kidneys to make red blood cells, balance nutrients needed for strong bones and growth, or filter wastes and extra fluid from the blood.
Damaged kidneys do not make enough of a hormone called erythropoietin (EPO), which stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells. Anemia is common in children with kidney disease and causes them to tire easily and look pale. Anemia may also contribute to heart problems. A synthetic form of EPO injected under the skin one or more times a week can treat anemia caused by damaged kidneys.
Read more in Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease.
Bone Problems and Growth Failure
The kidneys help bones stay healthy by balancing phosphorus and calcium levels in the blood. When the kidneys stop working, phosphorus levels in the blood can rise and interfere with bone formation and normal growth. When phosphorus levels become too high, a health care provider may prescribe medications to decrease blood phosphorus levels and increase blood calcium levels.
A health care provider may recommend dietary changes and food supplements or growth hormone injections to treat growth failure in children.
Read more about growth failure in Growth Failure in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease.
The wastes and toxins that build up in the bloodstream of children with kidney disease can weaken the immune system, making children vulnerable to certain infections and diseases. Vaccinations can help prevent certain infections, which is particularly important for children with a weakened immune system. Children with kidney failure should receive the standard vaccinations recommended for all children, as well as vaccinations to prevent influenza and pneumonia.
The challenges of kidney failure for children include physical effects from the loss of kidney function and emotional effects due to their illness. Physical effects of kidney failure can include
The buildup of wastes in the body can slow down nerve and brain function, resulting in trouble concentrating and slow language and motor skill development, often causing children to fall behind in school.
Emotional effects of kidney failure can include depression and feelings of isolation, which is especially a problem for children, who place great importance on making friends and fitting in. Children with kidney failure may need individualized plans to help them become active, productive, well-adjusted adults.
The challenges for families caring for a child with kidney failure can include understanding treatment options, scheduling and performing dialysis, and learning how to keep the child as healthy as possible. Family members should feel comfortable talking to any member of their child's health care team about their concerns and questions. Working closely with the health care team can make life easier for children with kidney failure and for their families.
Read more in Facing the Challenges of Chronic Kidney Disease in Children.
The following skilled professionals may be on a child's health care team:
Parents or guardians, however, are the most important members of a child's team. They may need to speak for the child or ask questions when instructions are not clear. Knowing the roles of the different team members can help parents or guardians ask the right questions and best contribute to the child's care.
A pediatrician is a doctor who treats children. A child's pediatrician is likely to be the first to recognize a kidney problem—either during a routine physical exam or during a sick visit. Depending on how well the kidneys are working, the pediatrician may decide to monitor the child or refer the child to a specialist. The pediatrician should talk with any specialists who become involved. A consultation with a specialist should occur soon after CKD is diagnosed, even if dialysis and transplantation are still a long way off.
A nephrologist is a doctor who treats kidney diseases and kidney failure. A child should see a pediatric nephrologist if possible because they are specially trained to take care of kidney problems in children. In many parts of the country, pediatric nephrologists are in short supply, so the child may need to travel. If traveling is not possible, some nephrologists who treat adults can also treat children in consultation with a pediatric nephrologist.
The nephrologist may prescribe treatments to slow disease progression and will determine when referral to a dialysis clinic or transplant center is appropriate.
If the child needs dialysis, a nurse with special training will make sure all procedures are followed carefully:
When preparing for a transplant, children and their families work with a coordinator at a transplant center, who serves as their main contact. The coordinator
The transplant surgeon performs the kidney transplant and monitors a child's health before the surgery. Children waiting for a transplant need to stay as healthy as possible. After the surgery, the transplant surgeon will make sure the new kidney is working well.
Every dialysis clinic and transplant center has a social worker who can help families locate services such as transportation and family counseling. The social worker can provide information about
The social worker can also help families submit applications for Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare is a program that helps people older than 65 and people with disabilities, including people of any age with kidney failure, pay for medical care. Medicaid is a health care program for certain low-income individuals and families who fit into an eligibility group that is recognized by federal and state law.
A mental health professional, such as a psychologist, can help children with CKD find useful ways to deal with the emotional turmoil caused by having a chronic illness. Some child psychologists specialize in helping children with disabilities and medical problems rejoin school activities. They may be able to suggest ideas that reinforce adherence with taking medication and following the health care provider's instructions.
Family members may also find that counseling helps them handle the conflicts and stresses they face. Many couples report increased tension in their marriage when their child has a serious illness such as CKD. Siblings may resent the amount of attention given to their sibling with CKD and feel guilty about having bad thoughts about their sibling.
A financial counselor can help families meet the financial obligations that chronic illness creates. Medical bills can strain family finances; in some cases, a parent or guardian may need to stop working to care for a child full time.
Read more in Financial Help for Treatment of Kidney Failure.
Proper nutrition is extremely important for children with CKD. Every dialysis clinic has a dietitian to help people understand how the food they eat affects their health. The dietitian
Following the restrictions of a kidney disease diet might be hard at first; however, making tasty and satisfying meals is possible with just a little creativity.
For children with CKD, learning about nutrition is vital because their diet can affect how well their kidneys work. Parents or guardians should always consult with their child's health care team before making any dietary changes. Staying healthy with CKD requires paying close attention to the following elements of a diet:
High-potassium fruits and vegetables include
Read more in Nutrition for Chronic Kidney Disease in Children and Kidney Failure: Eat Right to Feel Right on Hemodialysis.
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports research to help people with kidney diseases, including children. The NIDDK, in collaboration with the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, funded the formation of a cooperative agreement between two Clinical Coordinating Centers and a Data Coordinating Center to conduct a prospective epidemiological study of children with CKD. The primary goals of the Chronic Kidney Disease in Children Prospective Cohort Study (CKiD) are to
More information about the CKiD, funded under National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinical trial number NCT00327860, can be found at www.statepi.jhsph.edu/ckid.
Clinical trials are research studies involving people. Clinical trials look at safe and effective new ways to prevent, detect, or treat disease. Researchers also use clinical trials to look at other aspects of care, such as improving the quality of life for people with chronic illnesses. To learn more about clinical trials, why they matter, and how to participate, visit the NIH Clinical Research Trials and You website at www.nih.gov/health/clinicaltrials. For information about current studies, visit www.ClinicalTrials.gov.
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The United Nations and a broad coalition of its totalitarian-minded member governments are increasingly demanding that a global regulatory regime be imposed over the Internet, with supposed concerns about "terrorism" becoming just the most recent argument advanced to support the controversial scheme. In a massive report released this week, the UN claimed a planetary agreement on surveillance, data retention, and more would be needed for "terror" purposes.
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Unveiled at a recent conference in Vienna, the 148-page UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) report, entitled The Use of the Internet for Terrorist Purposes, presents a broad wish list of powers that self-styled international "authorities" believe are needed. It was prepared in collaboration with the UN "Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force," which includes the World Bank, Interpol, the World Health Organization, and the International Monetary Fund as members.
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Boone Fire units, arriving at a smoke-filled house on fire, had to first deal with getting a disabled man out of the house before dealing with the fire. First arriving Boone firemen reported smoke coming from the 644 Little Laurel Road home, and were told by dispatchers that the residents
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Remember how your mom would say, "Just make me something," when your six-year-old self asked what she wanted for Mother's Day? Well, your sweet Mom wasn't just teaching you how to save pennies. She was trying to tell you that she really did, in fact, love homemade gifts. Ten years down the road, that drawing of her you did using all the colors of the crayon box is going to be preserved in a drawer. Handmade gifts are fossils from our childhoods that moms love revisiting. Now, things are a little different as we grow up. I'm certainly not saying break out the Crayola boxes this year for Mother's day (because, let's face it, that'd be pretty lame) but there is still something artistic about purchased gifts: the wrapping.
I know, I know, you think that spending oodles more money on wrapping paper, ribbons, and a card is silly, especially after you've just dropped dough on the actual gift. But the way you present your gift is important. Saying, "Sorry, I didn't have time to wrap it," just doesn't cut it anymore and just throwing something in a gift bag is equally as offensive. When you don't make your gift look presentable, it sends the message that the recipient is a hassle and that they're not worth it to you. Put in the same time and effort you would have done when you were little and make your mom feel extra special. She deserves it.
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In Japan, they wrap presents with fabric cloth, called a furoshiki, that's tied around at the top. It's pretty, festive, and really great especially if your Mom likes sewing or fabrics. And, if you're no pro at tying fabric around gifts, you can jazz it up with some pretty ribbons. It's a-okay to have fun and be creative with it. Even if it doesn't look like Martha Stuart got her hands on it, the time that you put into wrapping will show and that's what counts.
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Most children experience at least a touch of homesickness when they are away from their families for a week or two. That sadness is quickly forgotten when they receive camp care packages in the mail during their stay at camp. All kids are not the same, so we have collected items for children of various personalities and have an assortment of 10 different camp care packages from which to choose.
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There are many theories bandied about on the web about why we wear green on St. Patrick's Day. Some of these theories revolve around green being a part of the Irish Flag, Ireland being a green country and the honoring of an old Irish custom of spreading ashes on the fields to make the land richer. Sadly, there is a darker truth to the reason we celebrate St. Patrick's Day by wearing green.
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When a soldier receives a care package it is a huge morale booster. Care Packages are a great way to show a soldier how much you care for them and how thankful you're for the sacrifice they are making for their country. I wanted to highlight this story I found, Every Care Package is Important, about a Marine Mom and the care packages they have been sending to Iraq.
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On Monday, March 19th, the Frank Phillips College Board of Regents will take action on canceling the 2012 Board of Regents Election.
This year the Board of Regents had three full, six year at-large terms and one four-year, unexpired Spring Creek term scheduled to expire in 2012. As of the March 6th deadline for the candidates to file for the 2012 election, the applications received for the open positions were from Jay Campbell, Sandra Hilbert, and Dr. Shad Goldston for the three at-large terms, and Tonya Moore for the unexpired Spring Creek term.
Each of the four applicants are incumbents and are running unopposed, which allows the Board of Regents to cancel the election and declare each unopposed candidate as elected.
Other items on the Board's agenda include a Holocaust Remembrance Proclamation by Katey Kasch and an update on the FPC Nursing program.
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