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SAN JOSE -- Perhaps getting into the spirit of playoff gamesmanship, Sharks coach Todd McLellan said Saturday that he wouldn't mind if the Vancouver Canucks started Cory Schneider in goal for Game 3 of their opening-round series at HP Pavilion.
Schneider, for undisclosed reasons, missed the final two games of the regular season and did not dress for the Canucks in their first two playoff games against the Sharks.
But he made the trip to San Jose on Saturday, leading to speculation that he'll be in net for Sunday's game.
Schneider went 17-9-4 for the Canucks this season and was in net for Vancouver in all three of its regular season meetings with the Sharks.
Backup goalie Roberto Luongo started the first two games of the series and was especially solid for Vancouver in Game 2, making 30 saves, including 10 in a busy first period.
"It may be a great thing for us. I think Luongo's been tremendous," McLellan said. "If they want to take that quality of a goaltender out of the lineup and go to the other one, we'll take our chances with that as well."
Before his team left for the Bay Area, Canucks coach Alain Vigneault told reporters that Schneider's status is still day to day. Per Canucks team policy, injured or ill players are not made available to the media.
Before the series began, Schneider practiced and said he wanted to play in Game 1, and Vigneault on Wednesday morning said Schneider was ready to play. Schneider, though, was still scratched from the lineup, and the Canucks had Joe Cannata as the backup.
"If we throw the same chances we've thrown on Luongo, hopefully we'll get the same results," Sharks center Joe Pavelski said. "It has to be about us and what we're doing, and we can't get away from it whether it's Luongo or Schneider in the net. We have to get traffic there and we have to get pucks there."
"Coming down the wing, he can shoot the puck as hard as anybody I've seen," McLellan said, adding that Burns is like former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Wendel Clark with his wrist shot and snap shot.
"That may have fooled the Vancouver players. Every one of us on the bench was yelling, 'Shoot, it, shoot it.' Until we said, 'Good pass.' Then it was over."
Playing mainly as a defenseman, Burns has one goal and six assists in 18 career playoff games over four seasons, including two with Minnesota in 2007 and 2008.
"I remember playing against Colorado (in 2008) when I was with Minnesota and playing defense, matching up against (Peter) Forsberg," Burns said. "I still think of that as some of the most fun I've had and the best hockey that I've played."
He skated before games one and two in Vancouver but was held out of the lineup both times.
"There's no doubt we'd like to get him into the series. He makes a big difference to our team, especially with the power play," McLellan said. "As soon as he's ready and feels good and knows that he can go into that type of competitive environment and contribute, then we'll use him."
San Jose went 0 for 5 on the power play Friday against the Canucks, who were effective in bottling up the neutral zone on the penalty kill. Gomez is usually part of the second power play unit.
Gomez is eager to rejoin a playoff push after missing the postseason in 2012 with the Montreal Canadiens.
"This is the real season, this is what you play for," Gomez said Saturday. "Regular season's great, but this is the fun part. ... You want to be out there, but we'll see what happens."


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Last week, I told you HERE about Republican State Senator Dale Schultz of Wisconsin denouncing his party's repugnant campaign of voter-suppression.
And now we have THIS:
Three years ago, Republican policymakers in Wisconsin, for no apparent reason, decided it was a little too easy for state residents to vote. With control of the legislature and the governor�s office, GOP officials cut early voting statewide
Yesterday, Gov. Scott Walker (R) helped finish the job, curtailing early voting even further, privately signing new restrictions into law….
To clarify, state Republican lawmakers eliminated weekend voting, eliminated early voting at night, and ...Read more

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recently i have been studying a lot of information pick up artists have to share. its crazy how much free stuff you can find, and the community is huge.
ive never been great at approaching women. most of the women in my life i have found through luck, no real skills of my own.
been single though now for a little over four months and needed help getting back into things... and with the help of youtube and a couple other findings ive learned A LOT. never was conscious of the steps that should be taking place. but there ARE certain things that will help your success.
a week ago i put my studying to the test and i have picked up four numbers since and just have had a lot of good interactions.. now i feel like all i gotta do is actually Leave my house and i can find someone new... its pretty empowering. and its only been a week since ive put myself out there...
wondering if anyone from the board has done the same thing,or just what you think about the whole PUA community
and this is not about learning secrets to get chicks in the sack, its about making yourself a better person, social, confident and happy. not many people are happy to be alone, right....


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(1) "A person adjudicated as a mental defective" means a person who has been determined by a duly authorized court, tribunal, board or other entity to be mentally ill to the point where he or she has been found to be incompetent to stand trial due to mental illness or insanity, has been found not guilty in a criminal proceeding by reason of mental illness or insanity or has been determined to be unable to handle his or her own affairs due to mental illness or insanity.
(2) "Committed to a mental institution" means to have been involuntarily committed for treatment pursuant to the provisions of chapter twenty-seven of this code.
(3) "Mental institution" means any facility or part of a facility used for the treatment of persons committed for treatment of mental illness or addiction.
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Who Knew Emotions Were So "Weighty"?
I did a Google search on what causes stress in people's lives and I found things like unemployment, divorce, financial problems, health issues, fatigue and so on. In reflecting on how I deal with stress, let's just say that far, far less than unemployment has caused me to eat a dozen donuts in one sitting!
Yes, I'm talking about stress eating. Most of us have had the unfortunate pleasure of experiencing it at one point or another, and it is not for the faint of heart. I can down a whole can of party peanuts if Auden has a particularly bad day at school! Thankfully I have come to terms with the real me and I am now able to recognize the signs of impending stress and do a fairly good job of not eating us out of house and home when things get rough. Please allow me to share some of my tips, and I welcome any you have to share that have worked for you.


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Surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and the bay, Destin is famous for its fishing, its family-friendly beaches and its year-round events. On a thin peninsula connected to the rest of Florida via bridge, the region is among one of the most popular vacation destinations in the panhandle. With a variety of things to do, you'll enjoy a day at the beach, in the water or on one of the many impressive golf courses.
Round out your spectacular vacation to Destin with one of the beachfront rentals or magnificent hotels lining this fabulous community. With complete vacation packages you can easily savor delectable dining, the simple pleasure of a bike ride near the surf, and so much more.
For flights to Destin, the closest main airport is Northwest Florida Regional Airport, just across the bay. Both Pensacola International and Northwest Florida Beaches International are also only about an hour away. While the weather is mostly warm and sunny in the spring and summer, temperatures do get chilly in the winter.
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GREEN DAY FACTS: Members: Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, Tre Cool, Jason White Genre: Punk, Pop Punk Hometown: East Bay, California Albums: 39/Smooth (1990); Kerplunk (1992); Dookie (1994); Insomniac (1995); Nimrod (1997); Warning (2000); American Idiot (2004); 21st Century Breakdown (2009) Awards: 5 Grammy Awards Hits: "When I Come Around," "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," "Holiday," "Wake Me Up When September Ends" Other: 2004's American Idiot album was adapted for the stage as American Idiot and enjoyed success on Broadway and on tour.
Few bands have changed as much over the years as Green Day. While they entered the music scene as pugnacious pop-punk rockers, they have since morphed into outspoken political activists. Although they have matured from their raw punk tunes of the early-to-mid '90s, Green Day is still as popular as ever and won't stop rocking any time soon.
Green Day was formed in the late 80s with Billy Joe Armstrong as the lead guitarist and vocalist, Mike Dirnt on bass and John Kiffmeyer on drums. Tre Cool replaced Kiffmeyer in 1990. After their debut album made little waves outside of their native California, the band's second album proved to be much more successful. Released in 1992, Kerplunk! was a critical favorite, and eventually went on to sell 500,000 copies thanks in large part to tracks such as "Welcome to Paradise" and "Christie Road," both of which remain popular among Green Day fans.
While Kerplunk! may have helped get their foot in the door, Green Day reached new heights when they released Dookie in 1994. The record hit the number two spot on the Billboard 200 charts and eventually went on to win the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album. It also spawned some of Green Day's most well-known songs including "Longview," "Bakset Case" and "When I Come Around."
Throughout the rest of the '90s and into the early 2000s, Green Day continued to produce hit after hit. Their 1997 "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" has become a favorite among high school grads (despite its sometimes-misinterpreted lyrics), and their 2000 album Warning signaled a distinct change in sound.
By the time 2004 rolled around, most fans assumed they had Green Day pegged, but the band's 2004 rock opera American Idiot changed all that. Channeling much of the frustration felt by the American people, Armstrong and company produced and emotionally-charged album that has gone on to sell 6 million copies in the U.S. thanks to songs such as "Wake Me Up When September Ends" and "Holiday."
After the release of Green Day's 2009 album 21st Century Breakdown, it has become obvious that the band has turned a corner on their career. Although the immature trio from southern California may be gone, chances are the music world has not seen the last of Green Day.
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Kansas City police asked the public to help find a missing 21-year-old man who hasn't been seen in nearly two weeks.
Nico Hall, 21, was last seen in the area of 37th Street and North Walrond Avenue on April 12. Police said he has a medical condition that requires medication.
Hall is black, 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs about 200 pounds. Police did not release a description of the clothes he was last seen wearing.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Missing Persons Section of the Kansas City Police Department at 816-234-5136.


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Insurance Rights of Cancer Survivors
When cancer strikes, you may start thinking about health insurance in a new light. Chances are you will use your health insurance more than ever before. You also may have more problems with insurance than ever before. Don't be alarmed or discouraged, but do be vigilant.
Types of health insurance
It's important for cancer survivors — like everyone else — to have health insurance you can depend on. There are many kinds of policies out there, though not all offer adequate protection. It's best to have comprehensive health coverage that will pay for all your basic health care needs — such as, hospital and doctor care, lab tests, medical equipment, and prescription drugs. When evaluating a policy to see if it meets your needs, in addition to looking at the premium, you need to consider:
What services are covered?
How much will you have to pay for covered services?
From whom can you get care?
Be wary of insurance that is not comprehensive — such as high-deductible/Medical Savings Accounts (MSA) policies or cancer-only insurance. These are usually not a good deal for cancer survivors.
Getting and keeping private health insurance
You have rights under federal and state laws to help you buy and keep coverage. But these rights are not comprehensive, and they may vary depending on where you live, what kind of coverage you have or seek, and other factors.
Who regulates my coverage?
To find out about your rights, it helps to know who regulates your kind of health insurance. States regulate many plans sponsored by small employers and most individual coverage you buy on your own. Some coverage, though, is regulated by the federal government. This includes most health plans offered by very large employers. Your protections will vary depending on whether state or federal rules apply. Your protections also will vary depending on whether you are in a group health plan or buying individual coverage on your own.
Your rights under group coverage offered by employers
Employers are not required to offer health benefits at all, or to all employees. If you are offered group health coverage, though, you have rights under federal and state law, including:
Nondiscrimination. Your eligibility for coverage under a group health plan cannot depend on how healthy you are now or have been in the past. This means you can't be refused health benefits under an employer's health plan simply because you are a cancer survivor.
Coverage for pre-existing conditions. Sometimes group health plans will temporarily exclude coverage for a health condition that you already have when you join. This is called a pre-existing condition exclusion period, or pre-ex, for short. In most cases, group health plans can't impose a pre-ex longer than 12 months. (Some states require an even shorter maximum pre-ex.) Further, when a group plan imposes a pre-ex, it has to give you credit for past health coverage you had recently.
Beginning January 1, 2014, under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), insurance companies will be mandated to have open enrollment periods when all applicants — regardless of their health status — must be accepted. This part of the ACA also prohibits insurance companies from using a person's health status to set insurance premiums. For a consumer-friendly explanation of the ACA, please refer to the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation Health Reform Source.
COBRA continuation coverage. A federal law, known as COBRA, lets you and your family stay covered under your group health plan when you leave your job or in other circumstances. Depending on your situation, you and/or your dependents can remain in the group plan for up to 18 to 36 months. When you take COBRA coverage, you have to pay the entire premium (including the portion the employer used to pay on your behalf).
Your rights under individual coverage
In most states, buying individual coverage can be harder if you are a cancer survivor — especially if it's been less than five years since your treatment ended. Where not prohibited by law, insurance companies can turn you down, charge you more, or permanently exclude coverage for cancer — though not all will do so.
The rights you have when buying individual health insurance depend on where you live. State laws vary. Consult your state insurance commissioner for more information. Or there are free consumer guides describing your rights in each state, published by Georgetown University and available on the Internet. Again on January 1, 2014, under ACA, the pre-existing condition restrictions under individual coverage will change.
Public coverage
Sometimes you can get health insurance from the government instead of from a private employer or insurance company. Some public programs include:
Medicare is health insurance provided by the federal government. You qualify if you are 65 or older and eligible for Social Security benefits, disabled (regardless of age) and collecting Social Security benefits for two years, or on kidney dialysis (regardless of age).
Medicare is divided into parts. Part A covers care you get in a hospital or other facilities. For most people who qualify for Medicare, there is no premium for Part A. You will have to pay a deductible for each hospital stay. Also, for longer stays in a hospital or nursing home, you will have to pay coinsurance. Part B of Medicare covers doctor charges, lab fees, and other outpatient care. There is a monthly premium for Part B. There is also a deductible for covered services and coinsurance. Part C is a combination of Parts A and B provided by private insurers. These private insurance companies must be approved by Medicare, and must provide all hospital and medical benefits covered by Medicare. Called Medicare Advantage, these private insurers charge a monthly fee, and some include the Part D prescription drug coverage. Part C is not available everywhere. Part D is optional. It helps pay for prescription drugs. If you join, you pay a monthly premium, which varies by plan, and a yearly deductible. You will also pay a part of the cost of your prescriptions, including a copayment or coinsurance. Costs vary based on which drug plan you choose.
Many people buy private supplemental insurance, sometimes called Medigap, to pay for costs Medicare does not cover. Some people join private managed care plans that offer Medicare services (Medicare Advantage Plans). Some private managed care plans offer other services like prescription drugs.
Medicare coverage, particularly coverage options for Parts C and D, can be very confusing. It is best to consult an independent expert before buying a Medicare Advantage Plan or Medigap insurance. Please visit the Medicare website for information on how to select an insurance package that fits your needs.
Medicaid and CHIP
Medicaid is a shared federal-state government program that provides health insurance for low-income people and families. There are specific federal mandates that must be met for states to receive federal monies. Each state has the right to develop its own Medicaid program.
In most states, in addition to having very low income, you must be a child, a parent, elderly, or disabled to qualify for Medicaid. Some states, though, do cover low-income adults who aren't elderly, disabled, or parents.
In addition, your state may have a children's health insurance program (sometimes called CHIP) that offers free or subsidized coverage for low-income children. CHIP is part of Medicaid in some states and a separate program in others. Children generally can qualify if their family income is twice as high as the federal poverty level. In some states, children with family incomes as high as three to four times the poverty level can be covered under Medicaid or CHIP.
You can find state-specific Medicaid and CHIP information by clicking on the States Profiles link.
Other public coverage
Some states offer other help for people who can't afford health insurance. In addition to Medicaid, a few states have other coverage that you can buy at discounted premiums if you have low income. Some states have high-risk pools, where you might be able to buy coverage if a private insurer turns you down. And in some of these states, subsidized premiums are available if you have low income.
Using your health coverage
When you need to use your health insurance, keep these things in mind:
Check your policy to see what rules you must follow. You may need to get permission (a referral) to see a specialist. You might be restricted to a network of doctors or hospital. Going out of network might mean you pay more or your claim is denied. You might need to submit the claim within a certain number of days following the service in order for it to be paid.
Keep good records. This includes copies of all bills and correspondence. Ask for names, addresses, and phone numbers of people you talk to, and note the dates of your conversations.
If a claim is denied, appeal it — again and again if you have to. Ask your doctor to help make your case. Keep records of all your correspondence. And, again, be aware of any time deadlines that might apply — sometimes you can only appeal a denial within a certain number of days following the decision. In a growing number of states, if you are in a state-regulated plan, you also can appeal to an outside panel of experts. These panels overturn denials about half of the time.
Privacy of your medical information. Some states have laws protecting the privacy of your medical information. These laws vary a great deal. Some laws guarantee you the right to see your medical records, obtain copies, and correct errors. Some prohibit insurers, doctors, hospitals, and others from disclosing information about you to others.


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The drug store chain says selling cigarettes is "inconsistent with our purpose"
"It just became clearer and clearer, as a health care provider there's a growing paradox with selling tobacco products in our pharmacy," said Dr. Troyen Brennan, CVS' chief medical officer, in a statement. The company expects to take a big hit on tobacco -- ciggie sales comprise around $1.5 billion in annual revenue for CVS.
To further bolster its decision, Brennan said that CVS will begin implementing additional smoking cessation programs. The chain says its not necessarily expecting other drug store retailers to follow suit, though some, including Walgreens, are also considering a ban on tobacco products. Either way, the move has garnered praise from health care advocates.
"We commend CVS for putting public health ahead of their bottom line and recognizing the need for pharmacies to focus on supporting health and wellness instead of contributing to disease and death caused by tobacco use," the American Medical Association said in a statement.
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Don't let a lack of space dampen the ability to turn your yard into a mini-retreat. Our Cedar New Dawn Pergola is ideal for one to two people, or for use in smaller outdoor spaces. This Pergola will make a nice addition to any home, deck or yard, providing the ideal place to read a book, eat some delicious barbecue or just hang out while enjoying the summer sun.


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OAKLEY -- A small group of teens spread out along the length of a mural, some wearing more paint than others.
One girl was filling in the outline of a swan floating along a very blue Rhine River while other members of Freedom High School's art club daubed color elsewhere on the series of 8-by-40 plywood panels serving as their canvas.
"Just knowing that you've created something that's going to last for a long time -- kind of like leaving your mark," said 16-year-old Anna Muradyan of the satisfaction she's experiencing by participating in the after-school project.
When they're finished this spring, the panels will be mounted on the exterior wall of a portable classroom at the back of the Oakley campus, brightening up the expanse of blacktop that's flanked by nondescript buildings.
"We just think it's really bland out here," said Spanish teacher Gloria Payette.
Payette came up with the idea of creating wall paintings featuring icons of the countries where the languages that she and her colleagues teach -- French, Spanish, German and Mandarin Chinese -- are spoken.
Teaming up with art instructor and club adviser David Gautier, she initiated the undertaking last school year with the help of a grant to cover the cost of the house paint, wood and brushes.
Gautier and a couple of students in the art club thought up ways to depict the countries, which take viewers from the San Francisco Bay Area to Mexico, Peru, Argentina and Paraguay as well as France, Spain, Germany, Switzerland and China.
The first half of the mural that's already on display outside the foreign language classrooms shows a dancing couple in traditional Mexican costumes, a silhouette of the Shanghai skyline lit up with fireworks and people holding aloft the likeness of a dragon in celebration of the Chinese New Year.
The Great Wall of China curls around a complex of religious buildings in Beijing known as the Temple of Heaven; adjoining the Far East in this not-to-scale panorama is the Iguazu Falls, a natural wonder along the border of Argentina and Brazil.
A couple of young soccer players and Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí's ornate Barcelona basilica are the symbols for Spain along with Don Quixote, the protagonist in writer Miguel de Cervantes' classic novel.
Birds accent the scenery throughout: A condor soars over the 15th-century Incan ruins of Peru's Machu Picchu, and Spain is linked to the dove that appears in some of painter Pablo Picasso's works.
In the space dedicated to France, a sparrow perches on the hand of singer Édith Piaf -- her last name is a slang term for the small bird -- who was once that country's most popular entertainer.
The inclusion of icons such as Piaf is an attempt to acquaint students with historical figures and places they're less familiar with, Payette said.
"We don't want Charles de Gaulle coming through the Arc de Triomphe -- it's been done and done," she said.
Indeed, Martha Magsombol, 17, hadn't heard of Piaf or Bavaria's Neuschwanstein Castle before she started working on the mural.
The project also has been an education for Muradyan.
"I never really knew the famous singers or how the (Berlin) skyline looks," she said.
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Manchin joins gun background check effort
February 9, 2013
PARKERSBURG — A U.S. senator from West Virginia is working behind the scenes on a compromise expanding background checks on gun sales. Sen....
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I can't believe all the talk, time & money wasted on this gun control argument. The Constitution says we are allowed to bear arms, so we can. Does anyone realize this is like outlawing drugs? How's that workin'?
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Anyone that thinks Manchin would be a good Presidential or Vice Presidential candidate obviously know nothing about politics. Manchin is a "Misfit", he still does not know which way to jump or which band wagon to get onto to get him the most support in country. Listen carefully to him, he nothing but a "Glad Handing, Back patting" do nothing. I think he is a nice guy, but that is about it.
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Us gun owners are tired of being put to fault for this countries gun crimes. If you stupid people can't understand that then I don't know what to think of you. It is like taking all the beer out of town because a drunk driver ran over your kid. You fools don't realize that the firearm isn't the problem here. I have a loaded gun in my vehicle and have had for years. It still hasn't jumped up and shot anyone. Pull your heads out of your backsides and get real....
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Whatever Manchin's stance on gun posssession, he would unquestionably be a perfect candidate for US President. As a political centrist,somebody like Manchin is what is welcomed to restore this nation back to it's greatness. Likewise,Hillary Clinton,if she choses to run,and because she also is a centrist,could restore this country to the glory days of Bill Clinton.
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I have no problem with anybody disagreeing with my last post. However, I would love a rational rebuttal?
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Just remember this when you see Manchins name on the ballot next time.
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The recent mass shootings have spurn this debate, however, the guns used in CT were all legally purchased and the mom would have passed all the background checks, so how will any of this legislation have prevented that nightmare. Answer is, it wouldnt have.
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It's so hard to make ends meet these days, it's fortunate that some people are able pick up extra money buying guns for people who can't pass a background check. Especially when they're bringing money from out-of-State.
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As a society, we need to strive to be in a place where the people choose to not pull the trigger on other humans cause they understand it is wrong. Laws do not do that.
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As for criminals....they don't go to bass pro shop to buy their guns.....so all the background checks in the world will not help.
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More gun laws will not change anything, it seems to just be political positioning so the politicians can move on to the next higher office. If politicans want to make a difference and make our society better, the people have to make the difference, the people need to be educated to recognize mental illess and there needs to be facilities in place for these individuals to get treatment. And we need to educate people regarding mental illness so people wont be afraid of the stigma associated with mental illness and they will tend to get treatment needed without fear.
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This bill won't pass in the House which will continue the slow decline of the republican party.
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Saw this coming. Manchins a turncoat, a rookie trying to get his name in the books. Such a discrace to all law abiding gun owning West Virginians who believed his lies. I hope his NRA rating goes down now. Even associating with Schumer is a discrace.
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Area briefs: Limestone women's lacrosse defeats Lenoir-Rhyne 20-3
Published: Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, April 26, 2013 at 12:53 a.m.
In Hickory, N.C., the women's lacrosse team (17-1, 7-0) defeated Lenoir-Rhyne 20-3. Katie Farrell led the Saints with six goals and an assist, while Sam McCarrick scored five goals and had an assist.
... Chad Balderman and KJ McAllister were named to the 2013 Conference Carolinas Baseball All-Conference Team on Thursday. Balderman earned first-team honors while McAllister picked up a second-team selection.
SOUTH CAROLINA: Junior Tsvetan Mihov and sophomores Andrew Adams and Thiago Pinheiro were voted to the men's tennis All-SEC Second Team, while head coach Josh Goffi was tabbed the league's Coach of the Year by his peers. Goffi's nod is the first for a USC head coach in the program's history.
CLEMSON: Due to the threat of inclement weather, the baseball team will play host to a day-night doubleheader against Georgia Tech today at 2:30 and 7 p.m., then play the series finale at 6:30 on Saturday night, weather permitting.
USC UPSTATE: Gilbert Kemboi and women's soccer standout Sarah Plantz took home the Spartan's top honor in being named the Coca-Cola Student-Athlete of the Year.
GOLF: Matt Teaster of Spartanburg won the boys age 11-14 division at the Upstate Junior Classic held in Anderson this past weekend. His two-day score of 72-75 earned him a trip to the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour Championship.
NORTH GREENVILLE: Senior outfielder Adam Taylor and sophomore second baseman Allen Staton were named First Team All-Conference Carolinas by the league's head coaches.
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Council seeks to avoid higher water costs
Published: Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 10:46 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 10:46 a.m.
Terrebonne Parish voters will likely decide May 4 whether to approve a property tax to pay for water service.
This story has been modified to correct the date for the public hearing and final vote.
The Parish Council voted unanimously Monday night to put the 2.11-mill property tax on the ballot. The council must still ratify the measure Wednesday after a public hearing. The council meets at 6 p.m. in the Government Tower, 8026 Main St.
The tax is a requirement for Terrebonne to join the Bayou Lafourche Freshwater District, which supplies the parish with 80 percent of its drinking water.
Al Badeaux, a member of the Terrebonne Waterworks District board, said his agency conducted studies to find alternate ways to get fresh water to parish residents. Options include processing salt water and reintroducing more fresh water from the Mississippi River into area bayous, but none are more cost-effective as continuing to draw from Bayou Lafourche.
Terrebonne's 40-year contract with the Bayou Lafourche water district expires in 2014, and Terrebonne officials say costs are expected to rise afterward.
"We had a sweet deal for 40 years," Badeaux said. "That's running out."
Badeax said the Bayou Lafourche board has not said definitively how much it will increase the price it charges Terrebonne for water.
The parish now pays 3 cents per 1,000 gallons under the 1974 contract, or about $120,000 annually. But Badeaux said discussions with agency officials indicate it would likely jump to at least 35 cents per 1,000 gallons, more than 10 times the current rate.
Officials say joining the district, and paying the tax, would be cheaper than increasing water bills to pay the much higher cost.
The amount a homeowner would pay for the tax depends on how much a home is worth. The first $75,000 of a home's value is exempt from taxes in Louisiana. The owner of a $150,000 house would pay about $14 annually.
Residents of the other parishes in the district — Assumption and Ascension — pay the same tax rate.
In Terrebonne, the tax is expected to generate about $1.8 million annually for the Bayou Lafourche district, Badeaux said, which would help pay for the maintenance of the waterway as well as water service and delivery.
If Terrebonne residents reject the tax, Badeaux said water bills will increase significantly and the parish won't have a say over how its primary drinking-water source is managed.
Adding Terrebonne to the district would give the parish four members on its board. As it stands, four members are from Lafourche and two each from the other parishes.
Terrebonne draws so much of its water from Bayou Lafourche because its other drinking water source, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, is becoming too salty because Gulf water is pumped in from the Houma Navigation Canal.
"I will motion tonight to move this forward to simply allow the voters of Terrebonne Parish to decide whether they want to join or not," said Councilman Danny Babin.
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Passengers scheduled on an early bus may cancel their pick-up by leaving a message on the Marion Transit answering machine. A call must be made the night before or prior to 5:30 a.m. on the day of pick-up to avoid paying a fare. The machine provides the time and date of the call.
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Get the latest Mozilla Messaging beta release of Mozilla Thunderbird. Thunderbird makes e-mailing safer, faster, and easier with such features as intelligent spam filters, a built-in RSS reader, and quick search.
Thunderbird 3 beta 3 features the Gecko 184.108.40.206 engine, and code overhauls for more than 500 issues including thread pane and tab refactoring, and extension fixes. Other improvements include opening mail in a new tab, a summary view for selecting multiple messages at once, smart folders, improved Gmail integration, and customizable column headings.
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Better to use Postbox as Mozilla has announced Thunderbird will no longer be actively developed. It will be maintained for a time but the plug has been pulled on active development. I'm just saying...
Note: the settings for the outgoing (smtp) server are separated. This means that if you add a new pop/imap account, you should add the corresponding smtp server there.
Otherwise your email will be sent with the default server, and if you're using gmail, the email will be sent by the user of the default smtp server, instead of the user of the pop/imap account that was selected when you wrote.
Thunderbird is the way to go.
Whereas mail.app can't handle virtual identities, Thunderbird does so with ease by the installation of the Virtual Identities extension. You can get multiple accounts in mail.app. You can even set it to allow you to send email from multiple addresses, if you PRE-CONFIGURE it and follow certain restrictions. Thunderbird, however, lets you create on-the-fly addresses, learns when to suggest what virtual identities should be used for what recipients and the extension is completely free.
Thunderbird's junkmail filter is rather decent, too. Mail.app has spamsieve, if you want to pay $30. Thunderbird's builtin bayesian filtering as well as spamato are free, however.
Thunderbird has a fantastic extension called Nostalgia/nostalgic which lets you quickly filter messages into certain folders with the touch of a couple buttons. You can get an addon to mail.app which does this, but it involves an annoying pop-up interface to accomplish it. Oh, and like most of the apple software in the world, it costs $9.
Thunderbird also has numerous extensions that let you add reminders and tags and notes and classifications to messages. Mail.app has this as well, but it's another $30.
There are numerous other extensions that make life with Thunderbird far superior. Not having thunderbird interact with the operating systems' address book is pathetic, but it's easily overlooked when the alternative is to use mail.app, spend at least $70 for extensions (not to mention future updates to them) and still not have the same functionality that thunderbird has.
Also, the latest OSX build of thunderbird has a very nice OSX-ish feel to it. Not quite on-par with the way the mail.app interface looks, but if you're more concerned with functionality, there is nothing in the thunderbird interface that would detract from the experience.
I started using Thunderbird, and just love it. I added Lightning for my calendaring, with the provider addon so I can sync my calendar to Google Calendar so I can sync it back to iCal and ultimately my iPhone...Works fantastic. Sugarbird is great for integrating with SugarCRM, and with a couple hacks to the iCal plugin I can synchronize Lightning with SugarCRM. A couple more hacks you can find online and TB 126.96.36.199, I am connected with the mac address book.
I use the free Plaxo service to sync the built-in Thunderbird address book with the Apple Address Book. Works beautifully!
After years of development this app still does not connect to the built-in address book in OS X. It is therefore utterly useless to me.
I was a devout Thunderbird user on Windows, but the Mac build plain sucks. I have a lot of mail- my POP account has got to be over ten years old so I get a crazy amount of spam. Thunderbird can't deal with it very well. It's slow and locks up too much. However I don't feel like transitioning to Mail.app or paying for a client.
Is there no such thing as a good email client for Mac OS X?
Mail failed to quit and ate 100% processor for the bajillionth time, and I finally switched.
And WOW, is this better than Mail.app... everything about it sits happily and smoothly in my dock 24/7, where Mail.app had quite a few quirks and outright bugs.
I tried to switch to Firefox, but until now it's been noticeably slower than Safari. Now... I may finally switch that as well.
a nice replacement for entourage, a better handler of muliple accounts too
Started using this with my windows box and had a nearly flawless crossover to my Mac machine. This is a really great mail program. Highly recommended, especially for multiple accounts.
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The Franklin County Perinatal and Education Center (FCPEC) will have an open house on Saturday, August 24th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 335 South Main Street in Rocky Mount.
A ribbon cutting will take place at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the end of renovations.
The FCPEC is a non-profit organization providing childbirth and reproductive health programs in Franklin, Patrick and Henry Counties in Virginia.
The Perinatal Education Center also provides free child safety seats and products.
There is a small fee for some of our classes, but no one is turned away because of inability to pay.
Programs include prepared childbirth, infant CPR and safety, breastfeeding, infant care, safety seat installation, grand parenting, sibling preparation, growing girls, teen pregnancy outreach, support group for children and their caretakers.
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FCPEC is also holding a cute baby contest. CLICK HERE for more information.


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How do I get PMS Service to start without having to login to Windows.
I run PMS on my Windows Server 2008R2 which usually sits in the windows login screen unless I have to login to do maintenance. My Server does all it's functions in my domain so I know the network is working right but PMS does not show up on my DLNA devices until I login into my Windows Server.


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Congratulations. We have a new Miss America!
She is intelligent, beautiful and talented.
In fact, she is on her way to being a physician.
But plenty of Americans voiced their discontent on social media sites when Miss New York, Nina Davuluri, was recently crowned Miss America.
Apparently, the American-born Davuluri, an Indian-American woman, wasn't the choice of many of our bigotted fellow Americans.
I will spare you the nastiest comments, but the words "Arab" and "terrorist" were used more than once.
I have heard many times that America is the greatest nation on the planet. I agree, but we need to start acting like it.
We are supposed to be a world leader, but when Twitter and Facebook fill up with racist remarks about Miss America because she's not a rich white girl, how can we truly call ourselves great?
I believe we were once greater than we are today.
But it's hard to be great when we're so angry.
There are myriad reasons for our anger, but there is no reason why we should let it devour us.
This epidemic of anger has hit America just about everywhere.
Case in point, pull up the YouTube video of the local bus bully.
Then, run up the street and hear what the "other parents" plan to do about it.
It amazes me that the grownups want to diffuse hate by exhibiting more of it.
But it's no surprise that we are so filled with hate and resentment that we have nothing better to do than sow contempt as often as we can.
I have fought the deadly duo of anger and resentment my entire life, and I am here to say that it never goes away.
It does, however, get easier with perspective.
Perspective is an inside job, and in my experience, it only comes from one place – the Great Spirit – or God, if you will.
We're like kids at the doctor's office – we avoid getting a shot when that is the only thing that will cure our sickness.
The longer God is wielded like a weapon and a means of controlling the masses, the Great Commission will continue to fail. God is about love, not power, as my hero Tony Campolo says.
Because a "Christian nation" would never stand for its people saying things about Miss America, regardless of her race.
If you let that go, we may as well let all of it go.
Ponder that!
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i'm trying to stream video from streamtvnow with the H264 codec and everytime it crashes the MEncoder. I get a corrupt data error. I have a Windows Vista Business with an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 and 3 GB Ram. I'm using Jave PS3 Media Server v1.10.51. I'm hooked wireless to my ps3 and I get this error log:
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|Baccalaureate Mass, High School Covered Courts
|Graduation rehersal
|Assembly time, Rooms 3J and 3K
|First bell, designated places of assembly
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Must be dressed in toga for the Baccalaureate Mass.
Attire for Commencement Exercise: During the procession, cord worn over the right shoulder.
Mark Lawrence M. Santiago is the valedictorian.
School of Science and Engineering is the last school, and we are the last of the "Bachelor of Science in...", after Environmental Science.
Return togas right after the Commencement Exercies at rooms 4A, 4G and 4L.
MUKHA Photo Galleries at 4H, 4I, 4J and 4K.
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I managed to get to school in time for the Baccalaureate Mass (had to be there by 7:00). My mom stayed for the Mass. Uneventful.
Felt mildly sick during the day due to certain things I will not mention here. Remembered I had an emergency heat pack at home. Asked Papa to bring it, but didn't get to meet him until after graduation.
Then we had our graduation rehearsal. We're the second-to-the-last school, and we ran out of time so we didn't get to practice walking around and bowing.
Met my mom. Had solo picture taken. Turned out Mom knows the photographer.
Had lunch at Pancake House. Some sort of mixup - they thought our graduation wasn't until tomorrow, and were rather understaffed.
Hung out at the CS department after lunch. Looking forward to being one of the faculty. Lots of fun stories.
Volunteered to check Doc Mana's papers.
Went back to the Ateneo High School grounds.
Assembled, marched, graduated.
After ceremony, ran into Dr. Sarmenta. Nice toga! I definitely want to go to http://web.mit.edu/ ;) Talked to him for a moment, then dashed off to find my parents.
Found my parents.
Dashed off to return my toga. (Have to return on same day, or pay a PHP 100 fine for every day late).
On way in, talked to and got hugged by Fr. Nebres.
Found Dr. Sarmenta again. Led him to my parents. Had quick chat. He understands my parents' concerns and will try his best to get me on-campus housing.
Went to Aresi for dinner. Met Kathy and John.
Food wasn't so nice. Scratch Aresi off list.
Received interesting keychain-pen from my mom. Pen actually comes with instructions.
Got funny card from my parents. =D
Got texted by practically all the friends in my phonebook.
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Constitutional and Statutory Duties
Organizational Structure
The Office of the Secretary of State is organized into five divisions: Commercial Recordings, Elections, Notary, Operations and Securities.
Commercial Recordings Division
The Secretary of State's Commercial Recordings Division has offices in Carson City and Las Vegas. The Division is responsible for accepting, filing, maintaining and providing public access to the organizational and amendatory documents of business entities organized under the laws of Nevada. The Commercial Recordings Division also registers trade names, trademarks, service marks and rights of publicity.
Elections Division
The Secretary of State's Elections Division is located in the Capitol Building in Carson City. The Division certifies candidates, registers and files Candidate Contribution and Expenditure Reports, certifies ballot questions, supervises elections, and reports and certifies the results of state primary and general elections. The Division also administers the state's Confidential Address Program for victims of domestic violence.
Notaries Division
The Notary Division of the Secretary of State's office is responsible for appointing, training and, when necessary, disciplining the approximately 34,000 Notaries Public currently serving the residents of Nevada. The Division is also charged with administering the state's digital signature laws and with notarizing apostilles. The Division is located in Carson City.
Operations Division
The Operations Division of the Secretary of State's office manages important internal functions of the office including accounting, budget and information technology (IT). This division is responsible for the office's $20 million budget and more than $100 million in annual revenues realized by the office. The IT component oversees the development and maintenance of the electronic Secretary of State (eSoS) application, statewide voter database, the agency's website and other important applications and tools.
Securities Division
The Securities Division of the Secretary of State's office is located in Las Vegas with a satellite office operating in Reno. The Securities Division is charged with the regulation of the state's securities industry. The Division licenses individuals who sell securities, registers securities offerings, and enforces the civil and criminal provisions of the state's securities laws. The Securities Division also is tasked with licensing agents representing athletes, pursuant to the Athletes Agent Act of 2001.
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Did 'Million Second Quiz' Make An Expensive Mistake?
Tonight, with the clock out of time on "The Million Second Quiz," Haley Jensen, the beer sommelier from New York and the only woman on Winner's Row, didn't answer quickly enough that there were 96 tablespoons in 6 cups.
The problem: she seemed to think she did.
Jensen knocked a Harvard grad from the Money Chair on September 12 to land her spot on Winner's Row along with three others. She had amassed more than $203,000 and was as well positioned to win the millions as the three men she'd been living next to on set since she joined.
In the final question tonight though, Haley ahead, her new opponent hit The Doubler (show lingo) on her and she was forced to answer quickly with a lot of points at stake. The clock had gone to zero. She gave it some thought, then looked down at her screen, maybe touching it. But apparently not. The buzzer went off and host Ryan Seacrest told her she was out of time and that she had lost. Her run (4 days and 22 hours) had come to an end. Her competitor's doubler strategy paid off as he got enough points from her miss to shoot ahead.
This is the exact question she was asked: There are 8 tablespoons in a ½ cup, how many tablespoons are in 6 cups?
The answer was C: 96
With a stunned look on her face, she kept repeating that she'd answered, ignoring Ryan trying to close the show out, and looking around for someone else to tell her she was correct. "I hit C," she kept saying.
NBC's show handle tweeted: "Tonight's final question was reviewed and it was confirmed that #MSQHayleyJ did not hit her button within the five second window. #MSQ"
NBC had no further comment on the story.
The game continues throughout the day and night and the Winner's Row contestants eat and sleep on set, but the live broadcast portion of the show is just one hour long. The game show, which premiered last Monday and has run every night in primetime (except Sunday), while somewhat overly complicated, is based on the premise that for every second a contestant is in what's called the Money Chair they accrue $10. Landing and staying in that chair is key, as is remaining on Winner's Row.
"The Million Second Quiz" wraps up on Thursday. When it does the people on Winner's Row will keep what they have earned, plus whoever is in the Money Chair will make a final run for $2 million.
On social media, some fans are outraged and vowing not to watch until she's given her winnings or another chance to complete.
"Million Second Quiz" finished behind shows on CBS, ABC and Fox on Monday.
Tonight's final question was reviewed and it was confirmed that #MSQHayleyJ did not hit her button within the five second window. #MSQ
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- Oct 3:
- Jahi McMath: Family breaks silence on brain-dead girl's condition
- Oct 2:
- Jahi McMath: Attorney shows video he says proves Oakland girl moves feet, hands at mother's commands
- Oct 1:
- Jahi McMath: Family seeks to have brain-death ruling overturned, girl declared alive
- Aug 17:
- Reports that Jahi McMath is coming home are false
- Jun 20:
- Jahi McMath: Experts say New Jersey 'best destination' for brain-dead patients
- Jun 18:
- Jahi McMath being kept at New Jersey hospital
- Jun 13:
- Jahi McMath: Brain-dead Oakland girl receives certificate from school
- Jun 12:
- Jahi McMath getting diploma for eighth grade, family says
- Jun 11:
- Jahi McMath: Family pushing school to grant brain-dead teen's diploma
- Mar 13:
- Jahi McMath: Family calls state report 'B.S.'; new medical record details emerge
- Jahi McMath: State releases report on Children's Hospital Oakland's handling of patients
- Feb 19:
- Jahi McMath: Complete text of letter from brain-dead girl's mother
- Jahi McMath 'much better,' her mother says
- Feb 1:
- Jahi McMath: Is it safe to have tonsil surgery at Children's Hospital Oakland?
- Jan 27:
- Jahi McMath video claims to show her feet and toes move
- Jan 25:
- Jahi McMath: five similar brain death legal cases
- Jahi McMath: Could her case change how California determines death?
- Jan 17:
- John Horgan: Don't be too quick to judge Jahi McMath's family
- John Horgan: Readers react to Jahi McMath commentary
- Jan 9:
- Jahi McMath: Medical experts say organ failure inevitable
- Jan 8:
- Jahi McMath: Girl given breathing, feeding tubes, attorney says
- Jan 7:
- Jahi McMath: Streetfighting lawyer takes heat, death threats for brain-dead Oakland girl's family
- Jan 6:
- Jahi McMath: Family says brain-dead teen's body may be too deteriorated to save
- Document: Medical analysis of Jahi McMath's deteriorating condition
- Jahi McMath: Brain-dead girl moved to undisclosed care facility
- Jan 5:
- Jahi McMath: Brain-dead teen's family moves her from Children's Hospital Oakland
- Jahi McMath: Timeline of events in case of brain-dead Oakland teen
- Jahi McMath: 13-year-old brain-dead Oakland girl moved by family from hospital
- Jan 3:
- Daniel Borenstein: Mischaracterizations of Jahi's condition ignites insane legal fight
- Jahi McMath: Mom can remove brain-dead daughter from hospital, judge rules
- Jan 2:
- Jahi McMath: Case heads to federal court Friday
- Jan 1:
- Jahi McMath family spends first day of 2014 searching for doctor to help get teen to New York facility
- Dec 31:
- Document: Hospital decries Jahi McMath family's wishes to keep her on ventilator
- Jahi McMath may be transferred to treatment center in New York
- Jahi McMath: Terri Schiavo group secretly leading transfer efforts
- Jahi McMath: Hospital fights in court to remove brain-dead girl from ventilator
- Dec 30:
- Jahi McMath: Judge's order keeping girl on ventilator reinvigorates family
- Jahi McMath: Judge extends order keeping girl on ventilator
- Dec 29:
- Jahi McMath: Statement of Children's Hospital Oakland
- Jahi McMath: Mom and lawyer say only remaining option for brain-dead girl is a New York care facility
- Dec 28:
- Jahi McMath: Family, attorney release letter addressing critics
- Jahi McMath: Family trying to raise money to get 13-year-old airlifted out of state
- Dec 27:
- Jahi McMath: Hospital open to transferring brain-dead teen but won't perform surgery required by admitting facilities
- Jahi McMath: Children's Hospital Oakland agrees to release brain-dead girl to long-term care
- Contra Costa Times editorial: No one recovers from being brain dead
- Dec 26:
- Jahi McMath: Family ready to move brain-dead girl to new facility; hospital may refuse surgery request
- Jahi McMath: 2 years ago, a girl wound up severely brain damaged following similar surgery
- Jahi McMath: Family says they'll move brain-dead girl to another Bay Area facility
- Dec 25:
- Jahi McMath: Family tries to have normal holiday celebration in hospital waiting room
- Dec 24:
- Lost in the divisive battle over Jahi McMath is a mother's undeniable love
- Jahi McMath: Judge denies petition to keep girl on ventilator past Dec. 30
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- Jahi McMath: Judge extends order to keep brain-dead girl on ventilator
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- Faith leaders call on prosecutors to investigate Jahi McMath case
- Oakland: Need for tonsillectomies in question
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- Jahi, her mom and 13 days at Children's Hospital Oakland
- Jahi McMath: Medicine's ability to keep a heart beating complicates how death is perceived
- Oakland: Emotional letter from Jahi McMath's mom to keep daughter 'warm'
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- Oakland: Judge grants restraining order keeping Jahi McMath on ventilator through Monday
- Family of Oakland girl on ventilator furious after meeting with hospital officials
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- Family of girl left brain dead at Children's Hospital Oakland demands medical records
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- Jahi McMath prayer vigil: "God knows we want a miracle"
- Family of Oakland girl on life support after tonsil surgery calls for international prayer vigil
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- Family furious, hospital investigating after tonsil surgery leaves girl brain-dead
- Oakland: Girl declared brain dead after tonsil surgery may be taken off life support Tuesday
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- Oakland girl, 13, declared brain-dead after tonsil surgery
The family of Jahi McMath will receive an award next month from the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network at the organization's award gala, the nonprofit announced Thursday.
The Oakland family will receive the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Award, which honors an individual or family that "fights to protect the dignity of a loved one against overwhelming odds," according to a news release by Bobby Schindler, Schiavo's brother.
"The award to the McMath family recognizes the unconditional love they have for Jahi, and their courage as they continue the fight for their daughter against overwhelming odds," Schindler, the executive director of the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network, said in an email to this newspaper. He said Jahi's mother, father, uncle and grandmother plan to attend the March 27 awards gala.
"I am grateful for the award, I just wish it was under different terms," Omari Sealey, Jahi's uncle, said in a text message. "At the end of the day, my niece is still battling a horrific injury and it still hurts every day."
On Dec. 9, 13-year-old Jahi went into Children's Hospital Oakland to undergo tonsil surgery and two other procedures to treat her severe sleep apnea. After significant post-surgical bleeding, she went into cardiac arrest and doctors declared her brain-dead. Her family fought through the courts to keep her on a ventilator, eventually securing her release from the hospital and sparking an international debate over end-of-life issues.
The family has recently said Jahi is "OK" at an undisclosed location, although critics argue that the girl died, as numerous doctors declared her brain activity had stopped, which equates to death in California. The Schiavo organization helped the family as they searched nationwide for a facility willing to accept a patient declared brain-dead.
"We are seeing a growing trend where physicians and hospital ethics committees are making medical decisions instead of family members," Schindler said in an email. "This was apparent in the case of Jahi McMath. Jahi's parents wanted to provide help for her after she experienced a profound brain injury while under hospital care, but their wish was denied. At the request of the family's attorney, Terri's Life & Hope Network intervened. We assembled a team of advocates that located a facility to provide the care Jahi needed, which gave her parents the opportunity to help their daughter."
The Pennsylvania-based nonprofit works to "protect the lives of the medically vulnerable from the threat of imposed death," according to its website.
In 2005, Schiavo's estranged husband won a court order to remove her from life support despite her family's opposition. She had been living for years in a permanent vegetative state, which is different from brain death. Her legal case, similar to Jahi's, brought contentious debate across the country on end-of-life decisions.
Jahi's family and their attorney did not immediately return requests for comment.
Radio personality and conservative talk show host Glenn Beck will speak at the March 27 awards gala in Philadelphia. Last year, former Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin was the keynote speaker at the inaugural awards ceremony.
At that ceremony, the organization honored the parents of 20-month-old Joseph Maraachli, who suffered from a rare neurological disease that left him in a vegetative state. Similar to the Jahi case, a Canadian hospital refused to perform a tracheotomy on the infant and recommended he be removed from life support.
His parents appealed in Canadian courts but were denied.
Eventually, a religious group removed the boy from the hospital and sent him to Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis, where doctors performed the tracheotomy, which allowed the boy to return home.
He died several months later at home.
"Terri's life and legacy serve as a cautionary reminder of the immediate threat placed upon hundreds of thousands of persons with cognitive disabilities," Schindler said in a release. "We encourage all people to reflect on the ethical considerations of caring for those unable to do so for themselves, and believe that families, not hospital boards or politics, should dictate outcomes. We have seen a rise in the need for our advocacy efforts, especially in light of the health care crisis in our country."
Contact Matthias Gafni at 925-952-5026. Follow him at Twitter.com/mgafni.


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Tiana is a senior at University of Oregon double majoring in Political Science and Journalism with a focus in magazine. Her hometown is now Bend, OR but she graduated from high school in Danville, CA. After graduating from UO, she plans on traveling and working for National Geographic. During her spare time, she enjoys music, reading, sports and movies.
'Tis the season for some slaloms, fa la la la la la. If you are into skiing, then now is the time to pull out the seasonal gear and stretch those rarely used muscles. If skiing isn't your thing, then you aren't out of luck. The air is becoming crisp, rain is starting to fall, and the powder will soon (hopefully) be dumping on the mountains.
With the correct research and planning, anyone can take a weekend trip to the nearest mountain resort and borrow, rent, or even buy gear. Most colleges, and the surrounding towns, offer ski and snowboard swapping programs. Some of these programs can also outfit buyers with jackets and pants.
For those living in the Northwest, TheSkiSwap.com is an information source for winter sports equipment and gear sales. Most ski mountains also offer deals on random non-holiday weekends for lessons, tickets, and gear. Skiing and snowboarding are the obvious sports of the winter season but they are far from the only ones.
Cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, snow shoeing, ice skating, and Telemark skiing (also known as free heel skiing) are gaining in popularity across the United States. Intense athletes are turning to ski mountaineering as a cardio alternative in winter. Ski mountaineering combines the 3 types of skiing – Telemark, alpine, and backcountry – with mountain climbing (thanks, Wikipedia!). Individuals, and usually groups, use ski mountaineering in pursuit of virgin powder or even to achieve a mountain's summit using skis as a tool, with skiing down secondary.
Cross-country skiing and snow shoeing are other winter sports that don't require the use of mountains and harsh terrains. Cross-country skiers move themselves across snow-covered terrain with skis and poles and subsequently, it is popular in areas with large snowfields. Most resorts will offer gear rentals and lessons for cross-country skiing. It's a great alternative to skiing or boarding and allows individuals the chance to catch some wintery views.
Snow shoeing is an option for any age range and can quickly tire out most participants. Snowshoe Magazine says there is no better way to begin snowshoeing than to just go out and do it. Take a risk, rent or buy a pair of snowshoes, dress for the elements, and enjoy. It is easy to learn, virtually inexpensive, and poses little risk of injury as compared to other winter activities. According to research done by Snowsports Industries America (SIA), 40.8% of snowshoers are women, 9.4% of snowshoers are children (ages 7-11), and 44.2% of snowshoers are ages 25-44.
Winter sports allow people the chance to get away from the warm fireplace and enjoy the natural, frozen beauty of nature. The sports mentioned above are far from the only snow sport options available. My family enjoys wookie-bobbing, a winter activity in which we attach an intertube to the back of an ATV. Talk about fun!
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Cape Town has such a wealth of attractions that it's actually quite hard to make the most of them, even when you live here all year. There's a saying in South Africa; 'You don't need a holiday, you need Cape Town', meaning that the place has the ability to both relax and stimulate you at the same time, all the time. Almost everybody who visits this place with less than five days to spare vows to come back and is very sorry to leave!
Here is a very short (yes, this is the short version) of the things you can see, do and experience in Cape Town.
Art and Literary Culture
We're fiercely proud of our cultural roots here. You'll find art galleries, art projects, countless book shops (of all types), three universities with summer and winter schools, antique shops, auction warehouses and art museusms, all competing for your attention.
We've a staggering array of architectural examples from 17th century Cape Dutch manor houses to 1930s Art Deco masterpieces. Just walk around and marvel. Many of our buildings feature in films and advertisements from all over the world.
Cape Town abounds in beaches with many different purposes. Catch the 'look at me' crowd on Clifton or Camps Bay, go watersporting off Blauwbergstrand or just go for a beach walk at Mouille Point beach. The wild animals on the beaches of the Peninsula Park are amazing. When was the last time you shared a beach with a zebra? You can in Cape Town.
Beer and Wine
Cape Town boasts the oldest brewery in Africa, the SAB Miller brewery and now many artisanal brewers all over town. The wine we produce here is world famous, world class and there are now more than 900 estates and vinters less than an hour's drive from Parker Cottage. The value for money of our local wines is the most special thing about them. And don't forget our port and brandy: South African ports and brandies have been world champions many years in a row, beating even the Portugese at their own game.
Coffee culture
Cape Town boasts a great number of coffee roasters and bean importers from the African continent and the town's coffee culture is so ingrained that many yuppies now no longer rent offices: they have 'coffices' (they work from coffee shops all day).
Three verdant and shady parks in the City Bowl alone, one with its own botanical garden. You can spend hours just sitting and talking to the locals and watching the cloud roll off the mountain. We do.
Flowers and Plants
The Cape Floral Kingdom is not only the smallest floral kingdom in the world, it's also the most diverse. Read that again: yes, there are more varieties of endemic plants in the Cape than in the whole of the Amazon! The massive variety of fynbos (our local 'bush') that you find here inspired the creation of the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, certainly the botanical garden with the most magnificent setting in the world, but you don't have to go there to see it. It's all over the place, on the mountain, Signal Hill, even the flower vases at Parker Cottage. Probably the most famous is the Protea, whose flowering season at Kirstenbosch is a world event.
Cape Town is a destination on its own both for training (there are five chef and hotel schools in the City Bowl) and food culture. There are over 300 resautrants and eateries you can access on foot from Parker (and this doesn't include the amazing food in the winelands and Constantia) serving probably the widest range (both in terms of style of food and standard) at the most competitive prices you will find anywhere in the world. Constantia alone boasts two of the top 50 restaurants in the world.
Cape Town is 'the Mother City', where modern South Africa began. We have colonial history, pre-apartheid, apartheid and post apartheid history here. And our history is both social, political and cultural (not to mention artistic). The museums of the Bo Kaap, the District Six museum and Robben Island, now a World Heritage Site, are world famous and stand testament to the triumph of the human condition over adversity.
Cape Town sits at the meeting point of the Benguela and Agulhas currents: one warm, the other cold, these currents mean that the marine wildlife around our Peninsula is not only wonderfully varied but the difficult sailing conditions mean that the coastline is littered with wrecks that support a wealth of other wildlife. You can access the ocean by sailing boat on half day trips, through several excellent diving companies and by surfing or paddleski-ing across the surface. False Bay is the largest breeding ground for Great White sharks in the world and we are also blessed with
The biggest asset of them all. Capetonians are such an amiable bunch (well, it's hard not to be when you live in such a beautiful place) and go out of their way to be accommodating. And this isn't just because you're a tourist: people really are this nice here. There's a saying: 'Slow down, it's Cape Town'. People here put their families first and see the town as a big village where all are welcome. See also 'Townships' further down.
We boast three classical orchestras of our own, host the spectacular Kirstenbosch Summer Concert Series (where musicians from opposing disciplines unite to put on a show together), have our own opera company and ballet company, and now host an annual electronic music festival too. And let's not forget the enormous legacy to world through jazz: Cape Town even has it's own style of it, which has given birth to other musical styles like kwaito and so on.
Unlike many cities where nightlife is for the young and 20 something, Cape Town has a nightlife for any age. We have our own comedy clubs, real cabarets, salsa clubs and tango bars along with the usual discos and electronic music joints. And that doesn't even get us started on the bars, full of models and pretty people looking to get spotted.
We've had a strong Muslim, Jewish and Christian communities here since the 17th century and Capetonians celebrate their diversity through their religions at every chance. But don't stop at religions also found on other continents: traditional African religious groups and worship are to be found all over town too. You can worship at any of our numerous mosques, cathedrals and synagogues. Just ask us where they are.
Not just the iconic Table Mountain, now one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, but Lion's Head and the Twelve Apostles, as well as the walk from Kirstenbosch over Skeleton Gorge. And let's not even get started on the most spectacular drive in the world around Cape Point and back along Chapman's Peak. It's jaw dropping, even for locals.
It's not common that you can go diving with the largest collection of the world's largest shark, the Great White, abseil from an iconic mountain face and go mountain biking and sandboarding on some of the biggest dunes in the world all in one day, but it's possible here. You can even go surfing in the small waves off Muizenberg if you're a total beginner. And let's not forget: Newlands is the home of the country's biggest religion: rugby.
Shopping, Fashion and Design
Having just won World Design Capital 2014, Cape Town knows how good it is at design of all types: there is a huge choice of clothing, craft, interiors and antique boutiques all across the city and many international designers have made Cape Town their home. Go wild.
Cape Town's City Bowl alone has five daily markets and that doesn't include the weekly markets at The Old Biscuit Mill (gourmet food and cuisine) and the numerous flea markets and craft markets of the Winelands and smaller towns. You can go to a different market every day of the week in Cape Town, no joke.
Performing art culture
Just ten minutes' walk from Parker Cottage, you have two theatres, three cinemas, an opera house, and over 100 bars, nightclubs and cabarets. This doesn't include the theatres in Muizenberg, Camps Bay and Kalk Bay even. You can go to at least four live theatre shows every night of the week in Cape Town. Not bad for a city of only 3 million.
In some ways even more culturally rich than the wealthy side of Cape Town, the less affluent suburbs of the Cape are a must: you can explore them safely by day and by night, preferably with a guide if you don't know the areas well. We can arrange all sorts of ways to visit. From a traditional home visit, which includes a visit to a school and a church too to more adventurous activities like a Reggae, Hip Hop, Kitchen Garden, School tour. All the guides we use are either resident in the areas they take you to (very important) or have strong community links with the people you visit. Do this: it's unforgettable and important.
A reason to visit the Cape on its own. The Southern Right whale is our most famous but we also have Pilot whales and many other species. There are excellent boat trips for sea based watching and the cliffs at Hermanus and De Hoop provide great viewing plarforms too.
We have a wealth of marine wildlife here, much of which you can access from dry land at the aquarium. But from boats, beaches and surfboards, you can see our seals, Great White sharks, whales and whole host of other marine wildlife. On land, Table Mountain's very own dassie will amaze and amuse you and then, at the Cape Point Park, you'll find zebra, ostrich and our wonderful baboon troops.
Cape Town is one of the cities in the world which offer some of the most exciting whale watching experiences. Parker Cottage in Tamboerskloof provides Cape Town accommodation close to the V & A Waterfront where boat trips can be arranged to view these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.


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The March of Dimes Michigan Chapter launched a five-year; $75 million Premature Campaign at the Capitol Rotunda to raise awareness about prematurity, which affects 467,000 U.S., babies each year, and about 15,000 Michigan babies annually.
The campaign moved on to Flint, Grand Rapids and Detroit. Doctors admit more research needs to be done to determine what actually causes premature births. They believe early and proper prenatal care can help reduce the number of premature births.
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The Reds are trying to save the life of one of their own on Friday during a bone marrow donor drive at the club's Hall of Fame.
Reds season sales manager Chris Herrell is battling a rare form of blood cancer and his only hope for a cure is a bone marrow transplant. There is currently no match for Herrell in the transplant registry.
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Herrell, 39, is married with three young children.
Friday's program is from 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. ET and is open to people ages 18-44.
Prospective donors will need to complete a questionnaire and have the inside of their mouth swabbed to see if they are a match.


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