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An update to the situation where a man barricaded himself inside a home on Orchard Avenue early Sunday evening:
Authorities say around 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, officers responded to a domestic violence call in the 1200 block of BookCliff Avenue. The suspect had already fled the scene when they arrived, but officials had information that he might be in a house on the 1600 block of Orchard Avenue.
When Grand Junction Police arrived, they saw the man in a home and tried to get him out. The residents who lived in the home were not there at the time. GJPD spoke to them shortly after and they said there were handguns in the house. That made the situation more dangerous for law officials.
Authorities set up a perimeter around the house and called the S.W.A.T. team to assist them with the situation. The man eventually came out of the house and was arrested. Authorities say he will be facing charges of burglary and domestic violence at least.
Neighbors say the GJPD did a great job keeping them informed of the situation. They received reverse-9-1-1 calls when the incident first happened and again when it ended.
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) Authorities tell us police are looking for a suspect on Orchard Avenue in Grand Junction. We're told he has barricaded himself in a house at 1615 Orchard Avenue in Grand Junction. Officers and the SWAT team are trying to make contact with him. Officials tell us Orchard Avenue is shut down on 15th to 17th street. According to a neighbor, the residents at 1615 Orchard Avenue are out of town right now. We've also received several calls into our newsroom of concerned residents looking for more information. We don't have any more information, but will keep you posted online and on-air on the latest developments.


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Joseph Brown, "Mah'piya Ska Hoksina" (White Cloud Boy) 85, of New Rockford, N.D., formerly of Tokio, N.D., passed away on Wednesday evening, March 13, 2013 at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford.
A wake for Joe will be held at the Woodlake Wellness Center, Tokio, on Thursday, March 21, beginning at 5 p.m. The procession to Tokio will leave at 4 p.m. on Thursday from Wal-Mart.
Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Friday, March 22 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, St. Michael, N.D. with Fr. Charles Leute, OP and Fr. Anthony Hession concelebrating the Mass. Joe will be laid to rest in St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery in the spring.
Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, is in charge of arrangements.
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SAN JOSE -- For a guy who has been described as deliberate, methodical and measured, it's been a whirlwind nine-day period for Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie.
The Raiders officially signed tackle Donald Penn on Wednesday, the eighth player brought from outside the organization since free agency began March 11.
Also, ESPN reported veteran safety Charles Woodson has agreed to a one-year deal to stay with the team. The 16-year veteran played all but seven defensive snaps for the Raiders in 2013 and finished with 97 tackles. Woodson becomes the fourth unrestricted free agent to return to the Raiders, joining offensive lineman Khalif Barnes, running back Darren McFadden and safety Usama Young.
The period started with embarrassing national headlines when tackle Rodger Saffold flunked his physical on a potential $42.5 million deal and then returned to the St. Louis Rams while at the same time Jared Veldheer was signing with the Arizona Cardinals.
In between, the Raiders have begun rebuilding both lines with Penn, tackle Austin Howard and guard-center Kevin Boothe on offense and ends Justin Tuck and LaMarr Woodley and tackle Antonio Smith on defense.
Also acquired were wide receiver James Jones and cornerback Tarell Brown, who are likely instant starters.
"What we're trying to do is add some veteran leadership," McKenzie told this newspaper Wednesday at San Jose State's pro day. "The bottom line is trying to upgrade the team through production and leadership. We've got some young guys, and we want to try and get that good mix, try to build.''
While conceding the only way to truly assess free agency is with wins and losses at the end of the season, McKenzie believes the Raiders have a good "head start" on the process of trying to turn around a 4-12 team.
"If you have an opportunity to get a guy, go after him, and hopefully you can land some of them," McKenzie said.
In his first interview since free agency began, McKenzie shrugged off losing Saffold and denied a report that owner Mark Davis nixed the deal as well as speculation that a case of "buyer's remorse" caused the Raiders to back out.
McKenzie said failed physicals are relatively commonplace, and it's not unusual for a team to pass a player that another team might fail because they're more familiar with both the player and injury history.
"There's a good reason I don't spend a whole lot of time -- no disrespect -- reading a whole lot (about the Raiders)," McKenzie said. "We listen to our medical people, and a risk is a risk. That's what we go with. We make our decision that way."
The departures of Veldheer and defensive end Lamarr Houston (who signed with the Chicago Bears) have refueled talk that McKenzie prefers "his guys'' rather than those who were drafted in the previous regime by Al Davis.
"That has zero to do with it," McKenzie said. "I don't care who drafts them. All that matters is their production on the field. Those two guys, they were good, solid players for us. That's why we wanted them to stay. But they got their opportunity and they took it."
McKenzie ruled out using the franchise tag on either player because "I didn't want to rent 'em for a year. That's not the way we do it. ... If they don't want to be here, it's time to move on."
The Raiders still have around $30 million in room under the salary cap and a glaring need at quarterback, with Michael Vick still on the market and talk that the Raiders are interested in Houston quarterback Matt Schaub should he be released or possibly through trade.
McKenzie watched San Jose State quarterback David Fales on Wednesday and will travel to Fresno to see Fresno State's Derek Carr. Coach Dennis Allen, meanwhile, is on a tour during which he saw Teddy Bridgewater at Louisville, Blake Bortles at Central Florida and will next take him to Texas A&M to see Johnny Manziel.
Asked directly if he knew the identity of the 2014 starter at quarterback for the Raiders, McKenzie laughed.
"I have a really good idea. Do you want me to tell you?" McKenzie said.
McKenzie, of course, did not tell.
For more on the Raiders, visit the Inside the Oakland Raiders blog at ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders.


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STDs in Men Overview (cont.)
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
Dr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
In this Article
- What are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
- Who is at risk for STDs?
- What causes STDs in men?
- What are the signs and symptoms of STDs in men?
- List of STDs in men
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Trichomoniasis
- Genital herpes
- Genital warts (HPV)
- Hepatitis
- Syphilis
- How are STDs in men diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for STDs in men?
- What is the prognosis for STDs in men?
- Can STDs in men be prevented?
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) FAQs
- Find a local Urologist in your town
Syphilis is a bacterial infection caused by Treponema pallidum bacteria. If not treated, the disease progresses through three phases and can also persist in a latent state. The initial manifestation is a painless ulcer known as a chancre at the site of sexual contact. The chancre develops 10 to 90 days after infection and resolves after 3 to 6 weeks. Syphilis can be treated with antibiotics, but if this first stage is untreated, secondary syphilis can develop. In secondary syphilis, there is spread of the disease to other organs, causing various symptoms that can include skin rash, swollen lymph nodes, arthritis, kidney disease, or liver problems. After this stage, some people will have a latent infection for years, after which tertiary syphilis develops. Tertiary syphilis can cause different conditions including brain infection, the development of nodules known as gummas, aortic aneurysm, loss of sight, and deafness. Fortunately, syphilis is curable with proper antibiotic treatment.
How are STDs in men diagnosed?
Many STDs are diagnosed based upon the clinical history and characteristic physical findings. Herpes and syphilis are two conditions that can produce identifiable signs and symptoms. Often the diagnosis of an infection depends upon identification of the organism. A number of different tests are available for STDs in men that are based either upon detection of the surface proteins of the organism or of the genetic material of the organism. These methods are more commonly used than the culture to identify sexually transmitted infections.
What is the treatment for STDs in men?
STDs caused by bacteria -- chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis -- are typically curable with antibiotics. Trichomonas infection can also be cured with effective medications that eliminate the parasite.
Viral STDs may resolve on their own, such as HPV infection. There is no treatment for HPV infection, although it commonly does not cause problems. Genital warts can be treated by destruction and removal. HBV and, to a greater extent, HCV infections may persist and develop into chronic infection. Antiviral drugs and interferon may be used to manage these long-term infections, but they do not cure the infection. Likewise, HIV treatment drugs can manage the infection, but they do not cure the condition. HSV infection persists for life, although antiviral drugs can help reduce the severity and frequency of outbreaks.
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Hydraulic Decoking Systems
Hydraulic Decoking Systems Control Valve
The Flowserve decoking control valve controls the flow from the jet pump with a single valve providing three distinct features: recirculation flow control, pre-fill and full flow to the decoking tool nozzles.
- 品牌:
- 应用:
除焦喷射水, 石油生产和提炼
- 行业:
重油和浓缩油, 除焦
Three Distinct Functions
- Recirculation (bypass) flow control for pump protection
- Pre-fill of decoking lines, hoses, manifolds, etc., at a predetermined flow rate to prevent water hammer
- Full flow to the decoking tool nozzles. Very low pressure drop (high Kv [Cv]) in full flow for reduced energy consumption
Features and Benefits
- Cost-effective solution
- Design and maintenance simplicity with minimal moving parts
- No foundation required
Design Features
- Long Stroke, Single Stem Operation
- Assures no unwanted overlap of functions
- Non-Clogging Design
- Passes particles up to 3 mm (1/8 in)
- Compact Design
- Simplifies installation. Suitable for direct mounting on the jet pump
- Stainless Steel
- Inlaid at all gasket surfaces, option for fully lined body
- Valve Stem Sealing
- Using low friction elastomer rings. No adjustment…no packing required
- Proven, Replaceable, Durable Soft Seals
- Assures zero leakage with water and coke fines – no lapping required during repairs
- Instant Return
- To any operating mode upon command
- Actuation
- Limitorque® motor operator is standard. Optional double-acting pneumatic actuator with positioner is available with 5.5 bar (80 psi) to 7 bar (100 psi) air supply requirement
- Decoking Valve Upgrade Options
- A Flowserve decoking expert can help specify appropriate materials and design enhancements, controls and instrumentation for specific service requirements
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Оборудование систем гидравлического коксоудаления
Оборудование систем гидравлического коксоудаления
Hydraulische Decoking-Systeme
Hydraulische Decoking-Systeme
Equipamento para Sistemas de Descoqueamento Hidráulico
Equipamento para Sistemas de Descoqueamento Hidráulico
Equipo de sistemas de decoquización hidráulica
Equipo de sistemas de decoquización hidráulica
Sistema de Equipos de Corte de Coke
Flowserve Sistema de Equipos de Corte de Coke - "Innovación del líder mundial en descarbonización hidráulica" (11" x 17")
Decoking System Equipment Innovation Poster
Flowserve Decoking Poster - Innovation from the Global Leader in Hydraulic Decoking (36" x 24")
Inovação do Líder Global em Descoqueamento Hidráulico Poster
Flowserve poster de Descoqueamento - "Inovação do Líder Global em Descoqueamento Hidráulico" (11" x 17")
Hydraulic Decoking Systems Bulletin
Flowserve Hydraulic Decoking Systems - Decoking Control Valve
Hydraulic Decoking Systems - Decoking Control Valve
Flowserve Hydraulic Decoking Systems - Decoking Control Valve
Limitorque MX Series- The Next Generation in Smart Multi-Turn Actuation Brochure
Limitorque MX Electronic Valve Actuator The Next Generation in Smart Multi-turn Actuation brochure
Hydraulic Decoking System Equipment Bulletin
Flowserve Hydraulic Decoking System Equipment
Decoking System Equipment Innovation Poster
Flowserve Decoking Poster - Innovation from the Global Leader in Hydraulic Decoking (11" x 17")
Hydraulic Decoking Systems Bulletin
Flowserve Hydraulic Decoking Systems - Decoking Control Valve
Remote and Automated Hydraulic Decoking Systems
Remote and Automated Hydraulic Decoking Systems
Hydraulic Decoking System Rotary Joint
Hydraulic Decoking System Rotary Joint
Control System
|The decoking operating system utilizes state-of the-art programmable controllers, monitoring equipment, and field devices with over 20 years of field-proven design techniques.
Hydraulic Decoking Systems AutoShift™ Cutting Tool
|The AutoShift combination decoking tool makes remote drum decoking feasible by removing the operator from the cutting deck. Boring and cutting mode shifting is accomplished automatically and safely within the drum by water pressurization and depressurization.
Hydraulic Decoking Systems Rotary Joint
|The Flowserve Pacific® heavy-duty rotary joint is robustly designed to support the suspended loads experienced in coking units. Its function is to transmit cutting fluid from the stationary hose connection to the drill stem and cutting tool. Flowserve is continually upgrading its rotary joint to accommodate increasingly higher cutting pressure requirements.
Hydraulic Decoking Systems Drill Stem Guide and Shroud Assembly
|The Flowserve drill stem guide and shroud can accommodate up to 305 mm (12 inches) of overall lateral misalignment. The innovative design rides on the drill stem and fully encloses the cutting tool. It diverts dangerous water flow vertically away from operators in the unlikely event a pressurized cutting tool is retracted from the drum or energized while stowed.
Hydraulic Decoking Systems Latching Mechanisms
|Flowserve latch mechanisms enable stowing of the crosshead when not in use, providing a safe and practical way to remove tension on the cable and winch.
Hydraulic Decoking Systems Video Monitoring System
|Video monitoring systems provide critical feedback to operators and are an essential part of remotely operated coke cutting systems from Flowserve.
Hydraulic Decoking Systems Audio Monitoring System
|Audio monitoring systems provide critical feedback to operators and are an essential part of remotely operated coke cutting systems from Flowserve.
Pulley Blocks and Sheaves
|The lifting mechanism for the drill string utilizes multiple blocks and sheaves built to Flowserve specifications. Multiple sizes and load ratings are available to meet specific unit requirements.
Hydraulic Decoking Systems Jet Pump
|Built to meet or exceed ISO 13709/API 610 (BB5), latest design, the WIK is a multistage, double-case barrel pump. Its unique low specific speed hydraulics and extra heavy-duty design are especially engineered for reliable service in jet pump decoking services. The WIK is intended for special purpose, unspared, high-power density and extremely arduous conditions.
Hydraulic Decoking Systems Crosshead (Free Fall Arrestor)
|The crosshead and free fall arrestor unit guides and centers the rotary joint-drill stem-cutting tool assembly in the coke drum. The crosshead is designed to safely absorb all torque loads normally sustained from cutting operations.
Decoking Winch
|The decoking winch is specifically designed for use in coke cutting to raise and lower the cutting tool in the coke drums. Several unique features are incorporated to assure safe, reliable operation in the most demanding environments.
Hydraulic Decoking Systems Coke Drum Monitoring
|Flowserve coke drum monitoring systems provide coke cutting personnel with positive confirmation that the coke has been removed and the cutting process can continue. The system can be integrated with the decoking control system for maximum ease-of-use or provided as a stand-alone option.
Hydraulic Decoking Systems Drill Stem
|Flowserve threaded drill stems are extremely durable for decoking service with a side load strength four times greater than comparable welded drill stem designs.
|除焦软管将水从工作台连接输送到旋转接头。 这种高压软管可处理 5000 psi 以及高达 450° F 的温度。
Isolation and Bleed Valves
|Customized decoking ball valves are used to manage cutting water flow to the coke drums and to relieve drum pressure. The valve designs incorporate unique features that provide long life and safe operations.
Hydraulic Decoking Systems Tensiometer / Load Cell
|The Flowserve compression type tensiometer replaces typical designs used for measuring cable tension. The result is a more practical load measurement system with many safety, operation and maintenance advantages.
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WASHINGTON—U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following statement after voting yesterday against final passage of the Senate Farm Bill:
"I greatly appreciate the hard work that Senators Cochran and Stabenow put into the Senate farm bill. Through Sen. Cochran's leadership, this year's bill is better for many farmers in Alabama than last year's bill, especially considering improvements to programs used by peanut and cotton farmers. In addition, unlike last year's bill, this year's Senate bill retains the USDA inspection program for catfish, which is a major priority for Alabama's catfish industry. However, I find it deeply concerning that the Senate farm bill lacks reforms to the food stamp program—food stamps now make up 80 percent of the spending in the farm bill—while instead making substantial cuts to the provisions for our farmers, which make up less than 20 percent of the bill.
Many of us in the Senate wanted to find ways to improve the bill. Yet, once again, Majority Leader Reid preempted real legislative debate by filing cloture after just 10 roll call votes on amendments. More than 200 amendments were left unheard. This is not acceptable in the Senate—the world's greatest deliberative body. Important bills like this simply must be subject to the traditional amendment process. While I was pleased that one of my amendments was accepted by the Senate—Amendment No. 945, which will help Alabama farmers access federal irrigation programs—several others I filed or supported, including amendments to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in the food stamp program and to prevent regulatory overreach, were denied a vote. I am hopeful that, as a result of a conference with the House of Representatives, the final farm bill will be something I can eventually support. But much work remains left to do."


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Choosing a White Wine
Part of the Wine All-In-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Choosing the right white wine to enjoy with dinner or to serve guests doesn't have to be hard. Try one of the white wines recommended here and save yourself some hassle.
|If You Want a . . .
|Try . . .
|Crisp, lighter-bodied, dry, unoaked white wine to go with fish, shellfish, game birds, pork, veal, Thai dishes, or Chinese food
Soave, Pinot Grigio, Frascati, or other Italian white wines
Dry German Riesling
Inexpensive white Bordeaux wines
|Fuller-bodied, dry, unoaked white wine to go with fish, shellfish, chicken, spicy sausage, or vegetarian dishes
St. Veran
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
Alsace wines
Oregon Pinot Gris
Most Austrian whites
|Fuller-bodied, dry white wine with oaky character to go with fish, shellfish, poultry, veal, pork, cream sauces, or egg dishes
Better California Chardonnays
Australian Chardonnays
White Burgundy wines from the Côte d'Or district
Most Pouilly-Fuissé wines
Most Rhône Valley whites
Some California Sauvignon Blancs
Better white Bordeaux wines
|Soft, fruity white wine that's not fully dry to go with shellfish, chicken, pork, light cream dishes, Asian dishes, light curries, or smoked fish
Inexpensive California Chardonnays
Many German Rieslings
Many U.S. Rieslings
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The following is a list of games with Action Replay Codes. Click on any game title to see a list of its Action Replay codes.
Action Replay Codes: "J" Titleslist everything | Cheats | FAQs/Walkthroughs | Gameshark
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Hawkshead Cottages
Just show me Hawkshead Cottages
Picture clusters of whitewashed buildings, cobbled streets,
pretty courtyards and unusual architectural features. Hawkshead is
a delightful Lakeland village with oodles of charisma.
Choose from a selection of Hawkshead cottages and get to know
this idyllic region in the centre of the National Park. Start by
wandering around the car-free village centre dotted with cosy
cafes, character inns and welcoming restaurants. The shopping's
rather good too, especially for outdoor clothing, good quality
souvenirs and award-winning relishes.
Historic sites include the 15th Century St. Michael's
Church, promising far-reaching views over the surrounding
countryside; not forgetting the Old Grammar School where William
Wordsworth studied. Another famous writer associated with Hawkshead
is Beatrix Potter - browse her original water colours at the
Beatrix Potter Gallery, or step into the world of Jemima Puddleduck
and Tom Kitten at Hill Top found just down the road in Near Sawrey.
Wonderful walks and more from your Hawkshead cottage...
Quiet lanes, public rights of way, forest tracks and lakeside
paths riddle the surrounding countryside, guaranteeing lots of
fresh air and fun for everyone, whether walking, cycling or riding
is your preferred mode of transport. Expect breathtaking scenery,
with Grizedale Forest to the south (think guided walks, sculpture
trails, woodland trails galore), Lake Coniston to the west and Lake
Windermere to the east. Hawkshead also has its own lake, Esthwaite,
where tranquil waters hide rich aquatic flora attracting anglers in
search of trout, pike, roach etc.
So as you can see, there are lots of ways to relax when you book
a Hawkshead cottage!
Other Nearby holiday cottage locations:
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Definition of evening in English:
1The period of time at the end of the day, usually from about 6 p.m. to bedtime: it was seven o'clock in the evening [as modifier]: the evening meal
More example sentences
- Except for short exercise periods in the evening the prisoners were confined to their individual cells for the first three days.
- When I was doing the play I was tiring and absolutely using up all of my resources but it was a two hour period in the evening and then it was finished.
- Then allocate work to do in all your free periods and in the evening.
night, late afternoon, end of day, close of day;
twilight, dusk, nightfall, sunset, sundown
literary eve, even, eventide, evenfall, gloaming
1.1An evening characterized by a particular event or activity: some pubs hold Irish music evenings
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- Trosley's next event, an evening of Russian folk music round a campfire, is taking place on Saturday.
- The disc is too propulsive to be background music, but too modest to be your evening's main event.
- Lying in Morgan's double bed, their heads inches apart, Dawn thinks over the evening's events.
1.2 [as modifier] Prescribed by fashion as suitable for relatively formal social events held in the evening: a couple in evening dress
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- People dressed in formal evening attire made their way to the entrance of the center.
- So you see, it's possible to get and wear beautiful evening shoes without suffering.
- If you decide on the tuxedo, then get your hands on a slick pair of evening dress shoes.
(evenings) informal In the evening; every evening: Saturday evenings he invariably fell asleep
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- But a couple of evenings a week he works as a male chaperone, wining and dining women who pay for his company.
- We only see each other a couple of evenings a week properly so this week has been an absolute dream!
- Regular duties at my parish of residence occupied a couple of evenings a week.
short for good evening.
Old English ǣfnung 'dusk falling, the time around sunset', from ǣfnian 'approach evening', from ǣfen (see even2).
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Human remains identified as those of missing boatbuilding students
Zachary Wells, Prescott Wright last seen Dec. 20 in Kennebunkport
The Maine State Medical Examiner's Office said Tuesday that human remains found last month on Vaughn's Island off Kennebunkport are those of two boat-building students who disappeared just before Christmas.
The ME's Office told News 8 that DNA testing confirmed the remains are those of 21-year-old Zachary Wells of Burlington, Vt., and 23-year-old Prescott Wright of Barnstable, Mass.
The two men were last seen around midnight Dec. 20 at a gathering at Wells' home on Mills Road in Cape Porpoise.
Police said they believe the men, both students at The Landing School in Arundel, went into the ocean that night.
The ME's Office said that more work needs to be done to determine a cause of death for the two men.
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You're sitting at the table with your entire family as you do every Sunday. Your family is talking and laughing, when your son turns to you and asks "What did you think of the game last night?" You know what you want to say but when you try to speak the words won't come out. When you are finally able to speak, the words are incorrect. The left side of your body becomes numb….You've had a stroke.
Unfortunately this is all too common. About 795,000 people have new or recurring strokes each year, which means a stroke occurs, on average, every 40 seconds. Strokes kill around 129,000 people per year and are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Strokes are the sixth leading cause of death and the leading cause for admission into long term care facilities in North Dakota. Governor Dalrymple has proclaimed May as American Stroke Awareness Month in North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Health is working to raise awareness about stroke prevention and recognition during the month.
The most common signs and symptoms of a stroke are:
· Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.
· Sudden confusion or difficulty speaking or understanding.
· Sudden difficulty with vision in one or both eyes.
· Sudden loss of coordination, difficulty walking, dizziness, or loss of balance.
· Sudden severe headache with no other known explanation.
If you note any of these signs in yourself, a friend, or family member, or even a stranger, it is very important that you call 9-1-1 immediately. Time is of the essence during a stroke as the longer the brain is deprived of oxygen and glucose, the more damage is done. The F.A.S.T acronym is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of stroke. When you can spot the signs, you'll know that you need to call 9-1-1 right away.
F – Facial Droop – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the individual to smile, is it uneven?
A- Arm Drift – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise their arm, does it drift downward?
S- Speech – Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence such as "The sky is blue." Is the sentence repeated correctly?
T- Time- If you note any of these symptoms, even if they have gone away, call 9-1-1 and get them immediate emergency assistance. Note the time so you know when the symptoms first appeared.
A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is cut off, either due to a blood clot or if there's bleeding in the brain. Advancements in medicine have greatly improved the survival rate in the past decade. But the chances for survival and reduced deficiencies are even better if the stroke is recognized and treated immediately.
Recognition of a stroke is extremely important, but prevention is even more important. Strokes can occur in all age groups, though they commonly occur in older generations. 80% of strokes are preventable, and prevention starts with you. The top risk factors for stroke are high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, atrial fibrillation, and physical inactivity. More than half of all strokes are caused by uncontrolled high blood pressure.
More risk factors are:
· Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, prior stroke, high cholesterol, older than 55, gender (male), family history, obesity, and excessive alcohol use.
Please take the time to share this information with your family and friends. A stroke can happen any place, any time, and to anyone.
Noting that there is something wrong is the first step to getting help. The faster the individual can get emergency care the better, just remember, "Time is Tissue."
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Oct. 18, 2010 – Ducks Unlimited, along with staff from a host of partnering organizations, served on the steering committee of the 2010 Federal Duck Stamp Contest held this past weekend in Berkeley, Calif. The prestigious event was held in the David Brower Center near the University of California-Berkeley campus.
The duck stamp steering committee was led by Region 8 staff of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, headed by Marie Strasburg, USFWS regional migratory bird chief.
Dr. Fritz Reid, director of conservation planning at DU's Western Regional Office, attended the contest and said it embodied the conservation spirit the stamp is intended to champion. "USWFS and DU did a magnificent job organizing the contest's activities, and it was clear that everyone involved had one thing at the forefront of their minds: the amazing benefits the federal duck stamp delivers to our National Wildlife Refuge system and conservation nationwide," Reid said.
DU provided a live video feed of the two-day event on the Ducks Unlimited website – www.ducks.org. Following the contest, DU held a reception where DU sponsors, staff and representatives from some of DU's Bay Area partner organizations had the opportunity to meet this year's winning artist James Hautman and view the first, second and third-place stamps in this year's contest.
Hautman, from Minnesota, who is the current DU Artist of the Year, won the contest for the fourth time (he also won in 1989, 1994 and 1998) with his acrylic painting of a pair of white-fronted geese. The contest was open to the public and judging took place during two days, as a panel of experts in art, waterfowl identification and philately considered the more than 230 entries. Only five species of waterfowl are allowed each year for consideration in the contest. Eligible species for artists to render in 2010 included the brant, northern shoveler, ruddy duck, Canada goose and greater white-fronted goose.
As part of the contest's activities, the USFWS collaborated with other conservation groups to provide visitors with bird walks and a chance to view the contest streaming live at a number of California National Wildlife Refuges. DU organized a free two-hour bus tour of three restoration projects in the San Pablo Bay area, and USFWS held wood duck carving demonstrations and allowed partner organizations to set up displays at the Brower Center.
Hautman's painting will be made into the 2011-2012 stamp, which will go on sale in late June 2011. USFWS produces the federal duck stamp, which sells for $15 and raises nearly $25 million each year to provide critical funds for conserving wetlands on national wildlife refuges, benefiting wildlife and people. Every U.S. state has at least one national wildlife refuge that has benefited from duck stamp sales. Of every dollar generated from duck stamp sales, 98 cents goes to purchase or lease wetland habitat for the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Ducks Unlimited is the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to conserving North America's continually disappearing waterfowl habitats.
Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited has conserved more than 12 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science and dedicated to program efficiency, DU works toward the vision of wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever.
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Nearly a dozen soloists and a dozen groups will perform at this weekend's Vail Jazz Party, which runs through Monday. There's a lot of music to choose from. That's why we asked Howard Stone, founder of the festival and the artistic director, to single out some of the highlights, something he acknowledged was quite hard to do, but he kindly obliged: •The multimedia tributes to Dave Brubeck, Dizzy Gillespie and Ray Brown."Each was a legendary jazz figure and each show will be presented by one of the greats on the jazz scene today: Bill Cunliffe, Byron Stripling and John Clayton," Stone said. See it: Dave Brubeck tribute slated for 8:40 p.m. Friday; Dizzy Gillespie tribute at 8:40 p.m. Sunday; Ray Brown at 9:25 p.m. Saturday. All at Vail Marriott. •Bobby Floyd's Keys to the B3."An opportunity to see (and hear) how one of the 'swingingest' instruments on the planet has been used to craft some of the funkiest jazz ever played," Stone said. See it: 10:55 p.m. Saturday at Vail Marriott.•Wycliffe Gordon's The History of the Jazz Trombone: From New Orleans to Bebop and Beyond."Over 100 years of music history from Kid Ory to Glen Miller to J.J. Johnson, presented by one of the greatest contemporary trombonists and a very hip band," Stone said. See it: 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Jazz Tent in Lionshead. •Gospel Prayer Meetin'."Hand-clapping joy that will lift everyone's soul," Stone said. See it: 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Jazz Tent in Lionshead. Each of the feature shows - except for the Gospel Prayer Meetin,' which is a separate ticket - are part of a session. For example, on Saturday night you could purchase a $75 ticket and see four sets of music featuring four different groups of musicians, from 8:15 p.m. to 1 a.m. (Sunday). Afternoon sessions take place from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday; and on Monday from noon to 5:30 p.m.
"One thing that makes this festival really unique is that we put musicians together in groupings to perform that they never get to do - and they love it," said Robin Litt, the executive director for the Vail Jazz Foundation. "It's all improv and they get to play with their peers and their mentors. It's tons of fun for them and it's contagious to the audience."Glen Hatcher is someone who has been in the audience at every Vail Jazz Festival, except for one. The Las Vegas resident is attending this year's party as well. "There are many, many things that bring me back to Vail and not just over the Labor Day weekend," said Hatcher. "I can, of course, start with the music. My love of jazz started around age 10 and has not wavered since. So, the music is the No. 1 reason. The student musicians invited to become Vail Jazz Foundation All-stars is always a treat. I have been able to see many of the early students go on to graduate from college and now join the ranks of Jazz professionals, some of who have returned to perform at the Vail Jazz Festival. That in itself is quite a joy."This festival also prides itself on being more intimate than other jazz festivals, Litt said. "The musicians are totally accessible," she said. "You can hang out and talk to them after their set."Hatcher agreed."I have had the opportunity to interact with many of the musicians in a one-on-one basis, which is not only enjoyable but quite educational," he said. "For many years now, I often hear the names of various musicians. It's a real pleasure to attend the Vail Jazz Festival and have the occasion to see, greet, and put a face to a name and his or her music."The music really gets going today and continues through Monday. "We say 30 plus hours of non-stop music and we're not exaggerating," Litt said. "It's a marathon, but everyone loves it - our guests love it and the musicians all clamor to get an invitation to participate in the Vail Jazz Party. Guests who come to the Vail Jazz Party might not get much sleep, but they get once in a lifetime interaction with their jazz heroes."


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With help of Segway, anesthesiologist battles through 18 years of MS
There isn't a doctor in Omaha who makes an entrance quite like Scott Hofmann. One moment, the hallway of the fourth floor at the VA Medical Center is clear. The next, Hofmann comes zooming along on a Segway, the stand-up battery-powered vehicle often associated with strolling security guards, and now associated with this anesthesiologist who zips from here to there.
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The Hannibal Arts Council (HAC) will host an evening of jazz beginning at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16.
The performance will feature holiday favorites with a jazz twist by Hannibal pianist Bill Morrison. Joining Morrison is guitarist Mike Delaney, bassist Ronnie Shumake and drummer Jim Bensman. Morrison will perform on the Kawai grand piano graciously on loan to the HAC from the family of Jason Dugger.
The Dec. 16 event will be held at the HAC, 105 South Main St. in downtown Hannibal.
Admission is $10 per person and includes refreshments. Admission may be paid at the door. No advance ticket purchase or reservations are required.
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The Bay Area now shines even brighter in the dining universe.
The much-coveted Michelin stars were bestowed upon restaurants Tuesday afternoon, and with the results came new bragging rights:
We are now home to more two-star restaurants -- seven -- than any region in the United States, beating both New York and Chicago for that honor. And that's a record, according to Michael Ellis, international director of the Michelin guides. Never has a U.S. region had more than six two-star honorees.
It was Quince that put us over the top. Michael and Lindsay Tusk's San Francisco restaurant was elevated from one star to two stars in the 2014 edition of the "Michelin Guide: San Francisco Bay Area and Wine Country," which goes on sale Wednesday.
Retaining their two-star status were all six of last year's honorees: David Kinch's Manresa in Los Gatos; Bruno Chemel's Baumé in Palo Alto; and four San Francisco restaurants: Atelier Crenn, Benu, Coi and Saison.
And the Napa Valley restaurants that occupy the rarefied "three star" air still do. Both Thomas Keller's French Laundry and Christopher Kostow's Restaurant at Meadowood were again awarded Michelin's highest honor, signifying "exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey." Only about 100 restaurants in the world hold that distinction.
New to the one-star ranks was the ultra-popular State Bird Provisions, another husband-wife success story in San Francisco. Stuart Brioza is the chef, and Nicole Krasinski the pastry chef.
Most Bay Area one-star restaurants retained their status, including All Spice in San Mateo, Chez TJ in Mountain View, Commis in Oakland, Madera in Menlo Park, Plumed Horse in Saratoga, the Village Pub in Woodside, along with 21 San Francisco/Wine Country restaurants.
But four lost their Michelin honors, and one (Masa's) closed, reducing the overall number of honored restaurants to 38. Stripped of their single star were Alexander's Steakhouse in Cupertino; La Costanera in Montara; Redd in Yountville; and Frances in San Francisco.
Restaurants can lose a star "when we find that the cuisine is not up to par," when there are consistency issues, Ellis said. "It's not about the service or the decor. The stars are only about the food."
Regarding Alexander's of Cupertino, "it was a tough call," Ellis said.
"That doesn't mean Alexander's cannot ... get its star back," he said, citing the case of Mario Batali's Babbo in New York, which just regained a star.
(For a list of Michelin's Bib Gourmand awards, which honors affordably excellent restaurants, go to www.mercurynews.com/food-wine.)
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Apple Shares Tumble; 'Death Cross' Looms
Apple shares are having another ugly day, and chartists see more gloom ahead.
The stock is down more than 4% this morning, yet another big slide for the tech juggernaut which has been particularly volatile over the last few months. Our friends at Barron's are pointing to a story at StreetInsider making the rounds stating some clearing firms are raising margin requirements for clients that trade in Apple. CNBC is also picking up on this development.
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- Goldman Drops Apple From 'Conviction Buy' List, Keeps Buy Rating
- S&P 500's Record, With or Without Apple
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- BlackBerry Launch a Dud; Shares Keep Falling
- Apple's Big Technical Breakthrough Could Bode Well
But on the technical side, chart watchers are pointing to a looming "death cross" as evidence that more troubling times could be on the horizon.
Charts register a death cross when both short- and long-term trend lines start to point south, as evidenced by a stock or benchmark's 50-day moving average cutting below its 200-day moving average. The crossroads suggest to some that recent declines could turn into a longer-term slump.
As Dow Jones' Tomi Kilgore points out, the way Apple is trading right now suggests the stock's 50-day moving average could cross below the 200-day moving average by the end of the week.
Such a development would be the first death cross for Apple since the end of 2008.
Shares recently fell 4.2% to $551.80.
UPDATE: Dow Jones' George Stahl tosses more theories into the mix contributing to today's selloff:
Forbes suggests traders may be reading into AT&T comments this morning about smartphone sales so far this quarter. While AT&T's numbers appear strong, the company's wireless chief also talked positively about Android products, as he frequently does. Finally, CNNMoney advances a theory that investors are disappointed that AAPL isn't on the special-dividend train.
As we reported yesterday, analysts say Apple is unlikely to announce a special dividend even as its huge cash pile continues to grow.
Apple shares hit record highs above $700 in mid-September before tumbling 25% in less than two months. Analysts attributed the decline to weaker-than-anticipated demand for the new iPhone, worries about iPad Mini pricing, management changes and growing competition from the likes Google Microsoft and Amazon
Prior to this week, the stock had bounced back a bit, gaining 16% from the mid-November lows. But Wednesday's decline has slashed some of those gains.
For more MarketBeat and other streaming markets coverage from The Wall Street Journal, point your mobile browser to wsj.com/marketspulse.


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EDINBURG – The Texas A&M - Corpus Christi men's and women's cross country teams swept the top spots for the second straight year Friday at the Rio Grande Valley Classic. The Islanders men's team sealed the top four spots while the women's team took the top three against Texas - Pan American in their first race of the season at the Monte Cristo Golf Course.
On the men's side, Patrick Kimeli teamed up with Paul Hansel to place first with a time of 37:05. It marks the third consecutive year Kimeli has won the Rio Grande Valley Classic with three different partners. Finishing in second for the Islanders was the sophomore-senior pair of Valentinas Rudys and Daniel Barlow. The two clocked an eight-mile time of 37:08. The sophomore duo of Philipp Baar and Abel Koskey followed in third with a time of 37:16 and seniors Jacob Abrego and Adrian Marquez placed fourth with a time of 37:20. Sophomore Christoph Hintz ran solo and finished with a time of 28:23 to finish in fifth.
The women's squad also had a strong outing in their first meet of the season. The duo of BreAnna Briggs and Jasmine Boutte placed first with an eight-mile time of 44:30. The sophomore-junior pair of Vanessa Galindo and Cecilia Jones finished right behind Briggs and Boutte in second with a time of 44:31. Freshman Alexandra Fernandez and sophomore Kayla Fischer followed in third with a time of 47:56. UTPA's duo of Judith Chumba and Robin Galloso placed fourth and UTPA pair Tania Fabian and Beatriz Garza finished in fifth. The sophomore pair of Maeghen Wedgeworth and Chelsey Arambula came in sixth with a time of 50:44. Ana Martinez and Rebekah Rodriguez of UTPA took seventh and Islanders sophomore Alexandria Rossi and Samantha Hardin clocked a time of 57:09 to place eighth.
The Islanders will next be in action on Fri., Sept. 14, in Houston, Texas, at the Rice Invite.
For the latest information, follow Islanders Cross Country on Twitter (@IslandersTFXC) and Facebook (Texas A&M Corpus Christi Track & Field/Cross Country).
Men's Results (8 Mile):
1. Patrick Kimeli/Paul Hansel 37:05
2. Valentinas Rudys/Daniel Barlow 37:08
3. Philipp Baar/Abel Koskey 37:16
4. Jacob Abrego/Adrian Marquez 37:20
5. Christoph Hintz 28:23
6. UTPA: Martin Casse/Sergio Mireles 37:52
7. UTPA: Raymond Flowers/Andy Lopez 39:18
Women's Results (8 Mile):
1. BreAnna Briggs/Jasmine Boutte 44:30
2. Vanessa Galindo/Cecilia Jones 44:31
3. Alexandra Fernandez/Kayla Fischer 47:56
4. UTPA: Judith Chumba/Robin Galloso 49:30
5. UTPA: Tania Fabian/Beatriz Garza 49:49
6. Maeghen Wedgeworth/Chelsey Arambula 50:44
7. UTPA: Ana Martinez/Rebekah Rodriguez 52:34
8. Samantha Hardin/Alexandria Rossi 57:09


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- Apr 23:
- Boston bombing suspect's wife is 'nice,' 'sweet' American convert to Islam
- Boston bombing victim Martin Richard, 8, laid to rest privately
- Older Boston bombing suspect frequently visited jihadist websites, U.S. officials say
- Apr 21:
- Top cop says Boston bomb suspects likely planning more attacks
- Governor: Video shows Boston bomb suspect placing backpack
- Police: Boston bomber may have been killed by his own brother
- Apr 20:
- Doctor: Boston suspect had so many wounds he couldn't tell which was fatal
- Authorities arrest two in town where Boston bombing suspect may have lived
- Boston bombing suspect hospitalized following arrest
- Apr 19:
- Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev's mother-in-law sickened by attack
- Boston Red Sox, Bruins postpone games during manhunt
- Boston bombings: Television can only 'hurry up and wait'
- Boston bombing suspect's U-Mass Dartmouth classmates: He was 'calm,' 'cool,' 'laid back'
- Boston bombing suspects' sister says she doesn't know what got into them
- Boston bombing suspects' uncle, 'ashamed,' asks nephew to turn himself in
- Boston bombing suspects spent night in Honda before carjacking a Mercedes
- Boston manhunt: Chronology of chaotic search for suspects in marathon bombing
- Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev captured alive, police say
- Boston bombing suspects: Who are the two brothers?
- Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev captured alive, police say
- Police: Suspect who killed MIT cop is dead; second suspect tied to Boston bombing
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- Boston bombing: Feds deny reports of suspect in custody
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Sean Collier had worked at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for only about a year. But he was already popular with his colleagues in the campus police department, as well as with students, often joining them on hiking and skiing trips.
Authorities say the 26-year-old Collier was shot and killed by the Boston Marathon bombing suspects.
MIT says Collier was a Wilmington native and Somerville resident who had worked at MIT since January 2012. Before that, he was a civilian employee of the Somerville Police Department.
MIT Chief John DiFava says Collier was a dedicated officer, liked by his colleagues and the MIT community.
MIT President L. Rafael Reif says Collier's loss is "deeply painful."
Collier was found shot several times in his vehicle at about 10:30 p.m. Thursday.


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Learn more about SVB 30 Years | 30 Causes
Riddle: Where can 900 K-6 students travel across all 50 states to see a friendly cougar five days a week? Hint: This place also attracts the tiniest birds and butterflies with its trees.
Answer: Lincoln Elementary School in Mesa, Arizona
As part of Silicon Valley Bank's 30 Years | 30 Causes community service campaign, about one-third of our volunteer groups have chosen to do work at local elementary schools, and for good reason. Our team based in Tempe, Arizona enthusiastically volunteered to help children at a high-needs school in nearby Mesa. Lincoln Elementary School hosts more than 900 students and 96 percent of the children qualify for a free or reduced rate lunch program. As a team, our goal was to use this opportunity to give back in a way that would brighten childrens' days and make a lasting impact on their school. Hands On Greater Phoenix partnered with us to coordinate the improvement projects for Lincoln's campus. Since aesthetic upgrades really increase the positive feelings about your environment, cleaning, painting, and landscaping were all a part of our work plan. Seventy-nine SVB volunteers gathered bright and early to clean desks and tables, power wash the building gazebo, and paint bright "safety areas" to keep children away from swinging doors or accident prone areas. With so many helpers for the day, we were able to breeze through these tasks with enough time to spend on more creative endeavors.
Prior to our arrival at Lincoln Elementary, there were already some interesting landmarks at the school. Namely, a giant painted map of the United States decorated the outdoor playground. While Mesa doesn't see much rainfall (less than 10 inches all year), wind and dust have a way of naturally eroding surfaces over time. Not to mention the number of shoes that walk, run, jump, slide, skid, and scoot over the mural's surface when the students are outside during and after school. We selected brighter colors and unexpected colors to repaint the mural, making it just like new.
Additionally, our landscaping efforts gave way to a newly preened garden just outside the school building. SVB volunteers dug up some squares of the landscape that were just hard dirt and sodded fresh soil for flowering shrubs, dwarf trees, and vines. These type of trees specifically create an ideal environment for hummingbirds and butterflies. Our hope is that the new garden will create a new place for students to learn and discover as they travel to and from school every day.
Lastly, we painted a mural inside of the school to boost morale and school spirit, showcasing the school's motto: "Cougar pride is nothing to hide." The community can be proud of its school, students, staff and parents who are collaborating with the community to continue to create a healthy, happy and now a little more vibrant learning environment for their kids. If everyone does a little we can all achieve more.
The "30 Years | 30 Causes" campaign was developed after Silicon Valley Bank crowd sourced ideas from its employees to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The company will host 30 community service events around the world near each of its offices in 2013. A listing of SVB's 30 Years | 30 Causes events, as well as photos, will be updated at www.svb.com/svb-30-years/ and www.facebook.com/SVBFinancialGroup. Follow @SVB_Financial's community service initiatives on Twitter with #SVB30. Points of Light is assisting SVB with the development and execution of these events worldwide.
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News 12 at 11 o'clock / Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Growing waistlines are a growing problem in our area, but one local doctor has created a program in an effort to combat startling statistics that may or may not shock you.
It's called the Obesity Intervention Program, and it's designed to help kids lose weight and gain confidence.
"Sadly to say, Richmond County has an extremely high obesity rate for youth," said Exercise Instructor Heather Altman.
Dr. Katrina Nguyen, a pediatric gastroenterologist at GHSU, has created a program to try and change those numbers.
"The latest statistics have shown that it's as high as 30 percent in children, so it's catching up to the adult prevalence and that number isn't getting any better," Nguyen said.
That's why she started the Obesity Intervention Program.
"All the children enrolled are M.D. referred. Some of the patients are obese and others have a family history of obesity," Nguyen said.
"[We're] trying to teach them something that is fun and something that they can do together as a family, so they can all try to make physical activity a part of their life," Altman said.
It's a 12-week program that includes a one-hour exercise class, personalized eating goals and healthy cooking classes.
"We know what our community needs. I think we're in the top five in the nation for obesity, so it's a problem, and we're gonna try our best to try and fix it," said program Dietitian Kristen Middleton.
"If we can't try to change those rates and those patterns now, it's going to get worse and life expectancy for our upcoming generations is going to continue to be shortened," Altman said.
Christopher Terry is excited how the program will improve his quality of life.
"I just want to just feel good," Terry said.
Kirk Cofer, Terry's grandfather, says he hopes the program will do two things: "Getting his cholesterol down and probably get his blood pressure regulated better."
Middleton says that's what the program is all about.
"Being healthy means living longer and happiness," she said.
Nguyen says she designed the program so that parents must attend with their children.
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SANTA CLARA -- Nearly eight years after the San Francisco 49ers announced plans to move to Silicon Valley, the team finally has a new field to call home.
A special new breed of turf that's been growing in the Central Valley for the past 18 months reached Levi's Stadium on a convoy of flatbed trucks before dawn Thursday. By late morning the north end zone where Colin Kaepernick figures to throw his touchdown passes next year had been covered with lush sod that coach Jim Harbaugh had compared to the fairways at the Masters.
Crews should finish laying down the full $1.4 million playing field, which began with an installation of a drainage system in December, by the end of the weekend. That will leave plenty of time before the first games in August for the 2.5 acres to reach the height of a baseball infield, for a shorter playing surface than at Candlestick Park. That should allow players to move faster.
The turf installation represents the final -- and perhaps most palpable -- major milestone in the construction of the $1.3 billion Santa Clara stadium, which broke ground two years ago this Saturday and is just about completed.
"It's like the finishing touch that ties it all together," said Greg Dunn, the Northern California sales manager from the West Coast Turf farm in Livingston where the Levi's Stadium sod was grown.
In a multi-billion dollar sport where the speed of a running back's cuts and injuries from hard falls can determine games, the 49ers are looking for every edge they can muster, however small it may seem. They're ditching the old type of Bermuda turf that they've used since the 1990s -- a staple at NFL stadiums -- and switching to a new brand known as Bandera Bermuda, a strain billed as so resistant even 300-pound lineman can't trample it to bits.
"You grab this grass and try to tear it -- it's tough stuff. It doesn't pull apart," Dunn said. "Divots should be almost nonexistent in this stadium."
Because the grass can be kept about three-quarters of an inch high, the surface should be lower and faster than at colder-weather stadiums and Candlestick, while still providing enough give for player safety, Dunn said. It also will allow it to drain faster to avoid muddy conditions and will need less water for upkeep -- a plus in a state enduring a drought.
The Bandera is used at the San Diego Padres' Petco Park, Sacramento's minor-league baseball stadium, a Stanford football practice field and in the end zones of the Oakland Raiders' O.Co Coliseum, the one part that doesn't overlap with the baseball diamond. The Raiders loved it so much that when the A's season ended last year and the Raiders had the entire field to themselves, they re-sodded the rest of the playing surface with Bandera just for their final handful of games.
Niners' head groundskeeper Matt Greiner said he had been watching the sod for a couple years and was impressed with how it stayed green late into the winter, requiring less rye grass "seasoning" on top that's usually needed to yield the sharp, dark green color.
"Most importantly, the Bandera Bermuda has good tensile strength so when a player plants his cleat, it holds together better," Greiner told the team's Website earlier this week.
Despite the hoopla locally, it's not yet widely known nationally. Kevin Morris, executive director of the prestigious National Turfgrass Evaluation Program, said he had never heard of Bandera. And because it's specially grown, even the hardiest of Silicon Valley suburbanites looking for a perfectly manicured lawn can't expect to pick it up at their local Orchard Supply Hardware.
The 49ers declined comment or to provide access to the turf until a media event Monday after the installation is complete.
Contact Mike Rosenberg at 408-920-5705. Follow him at twitter.com/RosenbergMerc.
49ers new turf, by the numbers
Total size of turf, including sidelines and back of end zones: 106,325 square feet
Size of playing surface: 68,000 square feet
Size of each roll of turf shipped to the stadium: 42 inches wide by 115 feet long, weighing 1,400 pounds
Trucks required to ship the turf to the stadium: 12
Height of grass: quarter-inch now; will grow to three-fourths of an inch
Installation: requires 10 workers two days to lay down the field
Source: 49ers, West Coast Turf


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12.19 In relation to the first occasion on which he removed plates from the archive, Irving testified that he took them out of the archive at lunchtime. He said that the plates were carefully packaged in plastic and cardboard. He hid them during the afternoon on waste ground about 100 yards from the Institute. Apart from that, there was no risk of damage to the plates. The plates were returned the next morning, after they had been copied.
12.20 On the second occasion when plates were removed, Irving denied that at any stage there was any risk of damage to them. At all times when the plates were en route they were safely packed. He took them to Munich, where he left them in a safe whilst he travelled to Rome and back. Irving claimed that they were safer there than they had been in the archive. He then took them to England. The testing did not involve any risk of damage. The plates were returned to the archive after three weeks.


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Kansas State has accepted an invitation to play in the 2013 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl that will be played on December 28th in Tempe, Arizona. Kansas State will face Michigan in that bowl game. Here is the official release from the university:
The K-State Nation is heading back to the Valley of the Sun for the second straight year as Kansas State Athletics Director John Currie announced today that the Wildcats have accepted an invitation to play Michigan in the 2013 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl on December 28.
The game, which will be K-State's third trip to the bowl following its 1993 Copper Bowl and 2001 Insight.com Bowl appearances, will be played at Sun Devil Stadium at 9:15 p.m. CT, with a nationwide television audience watching on ESPN.
"On behalf of President Schulz, Coach Snyder, our football program and all of Wildcat Nation, we are thrilled to be heading back to Arizona and representing the Big 12 Conference in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl," said Currie. "The chance for our university and football brands to be showcased nationally on ESPN against a terrific program and brand in Michigan is a tremendous opportunity, and the experience our student-athletes, band members, cheerleaders and fans will have in Tempe will be world-class."
K-State is 1-1 all-time in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl (formerly Copper and Insight.com) and last appeared in the game back in 2001. The Wildcats are also 1-1 all-time in bowl games played at Sun Devil Stadium following a win in the 1997 Fiesta Bowl and loss in the 2004 edition of the game.
The Wildcats (7-5) will be playing in their 17th bowl game in school history and 15th under Bill Snyder as the Cats are 6-8 all-time in bowls under the legendary head coach. Following 11 straight bowls from 1993-2003 under Snyder, the Cats have now gone bowling in each of the last four seasons following last year's berth in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, the 2012 AT&T Cotton Bowl and the inaugural New Era Pinstripe Bowl in 2010.
"We are so very proud of the young men in our program, and we are honored and very pleased to represent the Big 12 Conference in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl," said Snyder. "We had more than 30,000 K-Staters in attendance last year in Arizona and know that the K-State family will once again show their passion and support for our program. The Buffalo Wild Wings/Fiesta Bowl is a first-class organization. We appreciate Chairman Brian Hall, Executive Director Robert Shelton and the entire bowl staff for their efforts and support of our student-athletes, coaches and fans. In our many bowl trips to the Phoenix area, we have greatly appreciated the warm and gracious hospitality given to us by the bowl organization and entire community."
K-State showed tremendous perseverance and toughness in 2013 to qualify for its fourth straight bowl game. After starting the season 2-4, the Wildcats reeled off four straight Big 12 Conference wins to become bowl eligible and ended the season with their fifth-straight win over in-state rival KU to get to 7-5. All five losses were by 10 points or less, and the Wildcats held fourth-quarter leads in the three of those contests.
Also, K-State became just the fourth Big 12 team ever to become bowl eligible after starting a season 2-4. In fact, only 8-percent of all FBS schools in the BCS era (48/597) started a season 2-4 or worse and reached a bowl game prior to the 2013 Wildcats.
Excitement surrounding the 2013 Wildcat football team was also evidenced by eight sell-out crowds at Bill Snyder Family Stadium this season and new season school records for total and average attendance. Dating back to last season, K-State is currently riding a streak of 13 consecutive sellouts at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
"It's always an honor to be selected for a bowl game, but it's a privilege to be asked to return to the Phoenix/Tempe area this year," said K-State President Kirk Schulz. "I couldn't be more proud of Coach Snyder, our players and the rest of the football program. They persevered through the season from the start and have the awesome opportunity to end with an appearance in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl."
The Cats will take on a Michigan team that also finished 7-5 on the season and are led by dynamic quarterback Devin Gardner, who has thrown for 2,960 yards and 21 touchdowns while rushing for 11 more scores.
K-State and Michigan have never met previously on the football field.
K-State's seating allotment for the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl includes a total of 11,000 tickets. All fans who placed a pre-order will receive the number of tickets that were requested.


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Marissa Anne Blake and Austin Chase Russell were married July 28, 2012 at the Dunlap Farm in Hendersonville. The Rev. Timothy Brown performed the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Duncan and Linda Blake of Hendersonville. The groom is the son of James Kelly and Jodi Russell, also of Hendersonville. The bride was presented in marriage by her father. The bridesmaids were Emily and Caitlyn Blake, sisters of the bride and Chloe and Tess Russell, sisters of the groom. The best man was brother of the groom Robert Shipman, Jr. Groomsmen where Ronnie Garcia, Jeremiah Horne and Craig Koenekoop. The flower girl and presenter of rings was Eden Johnson.
The bride is a 2007 graduate of Hendersonville High and 2011 graduate of Campbell University. She currently teaches sixth grade at Apple Valley Middle School.
The groom is a 2007 graduate of Hendersonville High and 2011 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is currently a teacher's assistant at Wingate College in Hendersonville while pursuing his Masters degree in Education.
The couple honeymooned in the Eastern Caribbean on a 7 day cruise. The newlyweds reside in Flat Rock, North Carolina.
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BERKELEY -- Cal junior wide receiver Keenan Allen officially announced Wednesday that he intends to skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft.
Allen, projected as a high first-round draft choice, said he is grateful for his experience at Cal. Talk of Allen entering the draft increased after he tweeted "Decision made!" a week ago.
"I have always dreamed of having an opportunity to play in the NFL, and my time at Cal has helped me get to the point in my career where I believe I am ready to take that next step," he said in a statement. "I am thankful for my experience at Cal and am excited about what the future holds."
Allen is Cal's career leader with 205 receptions. He ranks third in Cal history with 2,570 receiving yards and caught 17 touchdown passes.
Allen caught 98 passes for 1,343 yards as a sophomore in 2011. He had 61 catches for 737 yards and six TDs this season when he suffered a knee injury in Cal's ninth game. The injury was not considered serious and likely will have no impact on his draft status.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- A friend of a former Oakland Raiders player is suing the city of San Francisco for at least $100,000 claiming police kicked him out of a 49ers game at Candlestick Park two years ago for wearing Hells Angels gear.
Vallejo resident Steven Gatto, 56, charges in a civil rights lawsuit filed this week that San Francisco police officers didn't like the look of his Hells Angels denim motorcycle jacket and told him to take it off or leave during the Niners' 27-20 victory over the New York Giants on Nov. 13, 2011.
After departing to the parking lot to listen to the game on his car radio, Gatto, who stands more than 6 feet tall, went back inside the stadium near the end of the game. This time he was wearing a T-shirt with the motorcycle club's insignia on the back, and again the cops told him to beat it, the suit contends.
"He or anybody else in his position has his right to wear his colors, and that's why we're trying to get this stopped," said Joseph Wiseman, the Davis-based attorney representing Gatto. "It's not about the money. He just wants to have his civil rights protected and the rights of other people protected."
The suit was filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court of Northern California and names the city of San Francisco and its police department as defendants. It seeks an injunction preventing San Francisco cops from kicking Hells Angels members out of events simply for wearing their club colors -- and $100,000 in damages, plus whatever punitive damages a jury deems appropriate.
Candlestick Park will close down in either December or January, long before Gatto could possibly win the case, and the suit makes no mention of allowing certain clothing at the team's new Levi's Stadium that opens next year in Santa Clara.
The San Francisco City Attorney's Office said in a statement: "We've only begun the process of reviewing the complaint, and it would be premature for us to comment on it." The lawsuit doesn't include the 49ers as defendants and the team declined to comment.
Gatto's attorney said the Hells Angels member is a friend of former Raiders defensive end Dave Tollefson, who played in the 2011 NFC showdown for the New York Giants. Tollefson had arranged for Gatto to get a wristband that got him VIP access to the players' section of the sidelines. The suit says Gatto briefly met up with Tollefson after the game when Gatto returned to the stadium before he was kicked out a second time.
Tollefson, a Walnut Creek native, played for the Raiders during the 2012 season and is now a free agent.
Although some people may associate the Hells Angels with violence, Wiseman says Candlestick's "code of conduct" that prevents fans from wearing "offensive clothing" should not be applied to what he says is merely a motorcycle club.
Wiseman's legal argument -- that Hells Angels have a First Amendment right to wear what they want -- has been used before, when Gatto said he was kicked out of the Sonoma County Fair for wearing his Hells Angels attire more than a decade ago. Legal media reported that Gatto and Wiseman won the federal case in 2002 and were awarded $1,000 in damages plus $23,700 in attorney fees.
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Recently developed a burning / tightness in back of heel, Achilles area during first 1/2 mile into a run... Pain goes away during run... Is tight in am or after sitting for a long time.. There has not been swelling... Mild tenderness back of heel after run... No loss of strength issues... Weight bering excercises dont bother...No problem next days.. Any advice is appreciated. Training for boston 2014. Should I be concerned? Do not think it is planters Thanks
You should be concerned to the extent you take action to address the issue. I most definitely would not ignore it.
If it's stiff in the morning as well as after sitting that generally points to tendonitis.
If the pain is on the back of the heel down by the bone you might check out calcaneal bursitis. If the pain is up more in the tendon then check out Achilles Tendonitis.
Be careful about continued running making it worse. I'm not saying stop running. If you don't have a foam roller I would get one and use it on your calves A LOT. If you can loosen up the calves it should reduce the tension on the Achilles. If you stretch at all I would do it very VERY lightly. The foam roller is much more effective at loosening things up (IMHO) and won't put tension on tendon.
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I agree that this could possibly be achilles tendonitis. But it sounds much like clasic plantar fascitis.
Either way, you should be concerned.
Causes can be from a variety of reasons, but having tight calves/achilles is usually a major reason. I highly recommend that you stretch your calves often and roll the arches of your foot with a golf ball. I actually will be writing a blogpost about plantar fascitis on my running blog in the next few days.
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I had a pain like this in the past. I never figured out what it was but eventually it went away as I worked on a midfoot strike. (I was not completely successful at that either.) I still get hints of the same pain ocassionally. The podiatrist I saw insisted it was plantar fasciitis, but I had that before and it felt completely different so I doubt that's what it was. He also gave me a cortisone shot in one heel (which was much worse than the other) and that helped for maybe a week but then it was back.
Thanks for the advice Jim. I took your advice and started using a foam roller. My last few runs have been much better.... Less initial tightness and no real discomfort after... It seems much better in just a week... Plan on building up miles very slowly and see how it goes.... Thanks again!
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CARSON CITY, Nev. - Nevada casinos finished 2012 with a double-digit increase in win, pushing the calendar year's total win to $10.86 billion.
That $10.86 billion is 1.5 percent more than 2011's total win and the second consecutive increase. But it's still more than 15 percent below the industry's peak of $12.8 billion in 2007.
December 2012 saw a 10.24 percent increase statewide driven by a 13.5 percent increase on the Strip.
The "win" is what was left in casino coffers after bettors wagered on table games, sports betting and slot machines.
Western Nevada markets, however, didn't share in the 2012 recovery. Reno was down 3 percent from the previous year, Washoe County and Carson City 2.5 percent and Sparks 2 percent.
The bright spot in this area was South Shore at Lake Tahoe, which finished the year 1.6 percent higher than 2011's total at $212.9 million in winnings.
December was the icing on the cake for those casinos - 57 percent above the previous December at $20.9 million. All of that $7.6 million increase came from table games and the bulk of it - $4.5 million - in the "other games" category. At Tahoe, "other games" means Baccarat.
North Lake Tahoe saw some improvement in 2012, although just by two-tenths of a percent. But that is significantly better than the 7.3 percent decline Incline Village/Crystal Bay casinos suffered in 2011.
The number would have been better, except the North Shore was off nearly 19 percent in December, bringing in just $1.8 million. Total win for the year was $25.9 million.
Statewide table games showed a 2.9 percent gain over the year, bringing in just over $4 billion. Like Tahoe, the reason was Baccarat, which posted an 8.9 percent increase to $1.37 billion. Without Baccarat, games win would have increased just a half percent.
That one game accounted for 12.7 percent of total gaming win. Just three years ago, Baccarat made up 3.8 percent of the total.
Sports book winnings increased nearly 21 percent to $170 million for the year.
The biggest generator is still slot win, which accounted for $6.78 billion in 2012. But that is just 62 percent of total win - the lowest that percentage has been since 1995.
Gaming Control Board analyst Mike Lawton said the recovery on the Las Vegas Strip - up 2.3 percent to $6.2 billion in 2012 - is beginning to spill over into other Southern Nevada markets. Local markets there were up 1.4 percent.
He said experts expect that trend to continue this year.
In December, the Carson Valley Area, which includes valley portions of Douglas County as well as the capital, was off 4.5 percent, finishing the year at just over $98.1 million. In December, Carson Valley casinos reported $7.86 million in win.
Washoe County experienced its sixth straight year of declining win. Total win of $727 million was the lowest since 1987 for Washoe at the area continued to suffer from competition by Indian casinos between Reno and the Bay Area. In December, Washoe was down 4.4 percent to $56.9 million.
Churchill County was up 10.57 percent in December with 10 nonrestricted gaming locations reporting $1.85 million in winnings. For the year, Churchill had $21.1 million in win, a 2.33 percent improvement over 2011. Much of the improvement came from table games - up 8.3 percent - even though games made up just $682,000 of the total win.
Casinos statewide won about $943 million during the month, and the state collected more than $39 million in taxes based on that amount.
The state's share represents a more than 23.5 percent increase from the previous year.
For the fiscal year that began July 1, tax collections are up $1.8 million, or 0.5 percent, over projections made in November by the Economic Forum, an independent panel that forecasts state tax revenues.


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|Length Overall
|30' 9''
|Dry Weight
|10,801 lbs.
|10' 6''
|Tested Weight
|3' 5''
|Weight Capacity
|Draft Up
|Person Capacity
|Draft Down
|Fuel Capacity
|150 gal.
|Air Draft
|Water Capacity
|31 gal.
|19 degrees
|Length on Trailer
|Max Headroom
|Height on Trailer
|Bridge Clearance
|12' 9''
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|Total Package Weight (Trailer,Boat & Engine)
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|Std. Power
|2x220-hp MerCruiser 5.0L
|Tested Power
|2 x 220-hp MerCruiser 5.0L
|Opt. Power
2x250-hp MerCruiser 5.7L
2x260-hp MerCruiser 5.0L
The 3100 produces a solid ride.
Distinct profile found in every Maxum from the 17' to 42' means you'll stand out from the crowd.
Warm Interior
Forward berth with speakers, overhead lighting, TV storage and three color choices of interior.
Cook's Kitchen
Eurostyle galley finished in maple wood and solid-surface countertops with ample storage.
Features Galore
Enclosed head features molded showerstall and sink.
Large cockpit with plenty of seating to go around.
Offers plenty of room for the entire family and the ability to get you to and from your destination with speed and style.
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Underneath the skin of this sexy cruiser is a well thought out floor plan that provides space, comfort and amenities. Expansive cockpit seating combined with a cabin that guarantees a relaxed atmosphere, sets the stage for memorable weekends afloat. And if that's not enough, docking this curvaceous beauty at your favorite marina will let everyone know you're arriving in style.
Cockpit Seating
Let's begin with the impressive cockpit that is made up of two separate lounge areas. Forward on the port side, is a large L-shaped settee that can also be a relaxing chase lounge. Several people can sit here and accompany the captain while at cruising. The aft seating is comprised of a generous U- shaped settee with enough room for up to half-a-dozen of your favorite shipmates. A lightweight snack table can be inserted here to provide the best place on board for lunch or sunset cocktails. Storage space below the seat cushions conceals an insulated cooler that is removable for shore excursions.
Forward in the cockpit, but aft of the helm station, is a wet bar. It comes complete with a pressurized fresh water faucet, a deep sink and enough cabinet space below for an optional refrigerator or icemaker.
Behind the Wheel
Except for the MerCruiser controls, the helm station is first rate, with top of the line navigation and communication equipment from Raymarine. Integrated with an easy to use gauge and switch array. The top tier of the dash supplies all the critical engine instrumentation, while the lower tier has all your accessory power switches nicely labeled. The European styled, sport steering wheel is very plush and is adjustable with a tilt column. Although the silver monochromatic dash and console were a bit industrial looking, I can't argue with the helms ease of use.
Molded into the helm console are several steps that lead to the foredeck. Ample steps and a stainless steel grab rail help to ease the transition forward. Up front, Maxum ensured that the SE had a large forward sunning area with removable, snap-in cushions for all you sun gods. One of my favorite aspects of this deluxe cruiser was the anchor locker. Beautifully concealed under a large hatch, is an electric windlass, the control switches and a mooring cleat. Just forward of the locker, is a useful roller furling and low profile spotlight.
Swim Platform
The stern supplies pure functionality with a locking transom door and a wide swim platform. Here you will find excellent non-skid surface molded into the deck, providing a sure-footed grip when tending to the transom locker. Inside the roomy transom locker, is enough space to stow all your fenders and lines, which helps keep the SE's decks uncluttered.
Below decks, the 3100 SE really shines. A three-step ladder, leads you down into a contemporary salon, inviting you to relax on her curvaceous sofa. Curving through most of the cabin, this comfortable seating arrangement converts into a U-shaped dinette or a spacious berth for two adults. The owner's bunk is located aft in the salon and amid ship. Here you'll find a wide berth located near the boats center of gravity, delivering the calmest place on the boat to sleep. Located to starboard is the cruisers head compartment. Inside the molded compartment, is ample room to use the sink with vanity, flush toilet, or the shower.
Topping off all these amenities is the galley. Equipped with gloss maple cabinets and silver toned hardware and appliances, the galley is a cook's dream. The simple, solid surface counter topped layout, gives the chef of the day plenty of room to prepare meals using the electric cook top, refrigerator and microwave oven.
This cruiser offers a comfortable beam of 10 feet, 6 inches and an overall length of 30 feet, 9 inches, the 3100 SE is a stable entertaining platform, which weighs 10, 800 pounds with the standard engines installed. These standard engines are from MerCruiser and produce 220 horsepower each. This power is transmitted through Bravo Two drives that require 41 inches of water to clear their three-bladed propellers.
Performance Numbers
At wide-open throttle, we recorded a top speed of 40 miles per hour at 4,600 rpm. Throttling back to 3,500 rpm, gave us a cruise speed of 28.5 miles per hour. The boat produces a solid ride at this speed and delivers 1.3 miles to the gallon. This will stretch your cruising range to a leisurely 180 miles before having to refuel the cruiser's 150-gallon fuel tank.
|Marine Electronics
|VHF Radio
|Air Cond./Heat
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|Guest® 30-amp
|Dripless Shaft Seals
|Head: Fixed
|Power Steering
|Shore Power
|Trim Tabs
|Dual-voltage Norcold®, 110V/12V, with freezer tray
|Electric, two-burner
|Exterior Features
|Carpet: Cockpit
|Outlet: 12-Volt Acc
|Swim Ladder
|Swim Platform
|Transom Door
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MIAMI -- Once again, the United States could only watch as an opposing pitcher celebrated at the World Baseball Classic.
This time it was 38-year-old right-hander Nelson Figueroa, who became the pride of Puerto Rico on Friday night when he led his team into the semifinals and eliminated the Americans 4-3.
After Figueroa threw his last pitch to end the sixth inning, he leaped off the mound with a hoot like a kid at recess, then ran to catcher Yadier Molina to share a hug.
"We were supreme underdogs against that lineup," Figueroa said. "It was motivation to show them what kind of pitcher I was."
On Thursday, demonstrative Dominicans dominated the All-Star-laden U.S. squad. The Americans endured a scoreless streak of 14 innings spanning the two defeats, and Figueroa limited them to two singles in six shutout innings.
The Americans have still not won the WBC -- or even reached the final -- in three tries.
"When you play double elimination, it's a crapshoot," manager Joe Torre said. "And Figueroa pitched his tail off tonight."
J.C. Romero escaped a bases-loaded jam in the eighth and retired the final four batters for his first save. Center fielder Angel Pagan of the Giants caught the final out, triggering a pileup of Puerto Ricans behind the mound.
"When I caught that ball, I was thinking about my country all the way," Pagan said.


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Liberty Dollars Not Legal Tender, United States Mint Warns Consumers
Washington, D.C. — The United States Mint urges consumers considering the purchase or use of "Liberty Dollar" medallions, marketed by the National Organization for the Repeal of the Federal Reserve Act and the Internal Revenue Code (NORFED), to be aware that they are not genuine United States Mint bullion coins, and not legal tender. These medallions are privately produced products that are neither backed by, nor affiliated with, the United States Government. Prosecutors with the Department of Justice have determined that the use of these gold and silver NORFED "Liberty Dollar" medallions as circulating money is a Federal crime.
NORFED is headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, and the medallions reportedly are produced by a private mint in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. NORFED claims that more than $20 million dollars worth of Liberty Dollar coins and notes are in circulation.
Consumers may find advertisements for these medallions confusing and should take note of several issues related to them. The advertisements refer to the product as "real money" and "currency." These medallions might look like real money because they:
However, despite their misleading appearance, NORFED "Liberty Dollar" medallions are not genuine United States Mint coins, and they are not legal tender.
The advertisements confusingly refer to NORFED "Liberty Dollar" medallions as "legal" and "constitutional." However, under the Constitution (Article I, section 8, clause 5), Congress has the exclusive power to coin money of the United States and to regulate its value. The United States Mint is the only entity in the United States with the lawful authority to mint and issue legal tender United States coins.
Under 18 U.S.C. § 486, it is a Federal crime to pass, or attempt to pass, any coins of gold or silver intended for use as current money except as authorized by law. According to the NORFED website, "Liberty merchants" are encouraged to accept NORFED "Liberty Dollar" medallions and offer them as change in sales transactions of merchandise or services.
NORFED tells "Liberty associates" that they can earn money by obtaining NORFED "Liberty Dollar" medallions at a discount and then can "spend [them] into circulation."
NORFED's "Liberty Dollar" medallions are specifically marketed to be used as current money in order to limit reliance on, and to compete with the circulating coinage of the United States. Consequently, prosecutors with the United States Department of Justice have concluded that the use of NORFED's "Liberty Dollar" medallions violates 18 U.S.C. § 486, and is a crime.
The United States Mint has a Consumer Alert with photos of Liberty Dollars at http://www.usmint.gov/consumer/index.cfm?action=HotItems