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There are a lot of things Penn State needs to take into consideration when hiring its new football coach.
Whether that coach might jump to another job in a couple of years shouldn't be high on the list.
Bill O'Brien's abrupt departure for the NFL seems to have left a lot of Nittany Lion followers gun-shy about bringing on another coach that might have aspirations from within or interest from without about trying the pros eventually. The fact that the school had the same coach for the previous 40 years only has reinforced that notion.
However, what Penn State needs to do is to hire the person they feel is best for the job and then cross those other bridges when they come to them.
Stability in and of itself isn't always a virtue. A team can be consistently mediocre or consistently slightly above average. Would Penn State rather be Iowa-level and know who its coach is going to be, or would Lion fans rather be competing with Ohio State for Big Ten championships? Hey, Iowa has stability.
If Penn State really wants to consider itself elite, it needs to have that swagger that it feels it can hire a guy other programs would want and then make that coach want to stay. Penn State has a lot going for it: great academics with a large alumni network, crowds routinely near 100,000, facilities few other colleges can match and a built-in recruiting base fortified by decades of successful teams.
If they'd stop dragging their feet on replacing a perpetual interim president and deciding what to do with athletic director, they'd be in terrific shape. Do that, take care of the new coach and his assistants finacially, there's a lot to make an ambitious coach think twice about leaving, even if it's someone with no Penn State ties like James Franklin or Greg Roman.
That's not saying Franklin and Roman are necessarily the guys they should look toward. Honestly, you could throw all of the perceived top four candidates in a hat and do very well, possibly better than with O'Brien. Sure, Mike Munchak hasn't coached in college and Larry Johnson has been an assistant at Penn State forever, but both have strengths to more than offset those issues. NFL coaches have a great track record when moving down to college, and Munchak has that cache - he should be able to find a few assistants to get him up to speed on recruiting. Johnson, meanwhile, has plenty of connections in players he's coached, men he's coached against and the recruiting circles to find a suitable offensive coordinator.
And I'm still not sure Al Golden, despite what's been said, is out of the question.
The point is, if Golden is who it deems the best fit, Penn State should go all in for him. Same for any of the others. Welcome the fact that you are getting a guy other people are going to want, and find a way to keep him, just like Alabama can do with Nick Saban and just like Penn State did with Joe Paterno in the 1970s.
A lot of times people are held back by fear of failure. Let's hope this isn't one of the few times someone is held back by a fear of success.
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Incline High's Evan Vomund and Brandon Herhusky have earned the honor of racing at the Junior National Cross Country Ski Championships in Fairbanks, Alaska, from March 11-16.
The best junior skiers from across the country will compete, with Vomund and Herhusky racing for the Far West Nordic team.
Qualifying is primarily performance-based. Team members must race in at least four of seven designated races and qualification is based on race results and a quota system. Skiers must qualify in both freestyle (skate) and classic races.
Vomund and Herhusky's achievement is the culmination of a lot of effort. They both trained with the Auburn Ski Club (ASC) throughout summer, sometimes two times a day. Training included running, biking, roller-skiing and strength training. Herhusky continued his dry-land training with ASC during the fall while Vomund ran for Incline's cross-country running team.
Vomund, a junior, will compete in a 10-kilometer freestyle, a 10K classic, a sprint and a relay race. Looking at the events, he said, "The race I look forward to the most is the 10K freestyle. It is a very technical course, which suits me well."
Herhusky, a freshman, will compete in a 5K freestyle, a 5K classic, a sprint and a relay race. Herhusky is looking forward to the 1K sprint and wants to make it to the semifinals. He has other goals, too.
"Something I have been thinking about since last year is qualifying for the national J2 camp, which is reserved for the top 20 skiers at Junior Nationals," he said.
Both skiers are also focused on team performance and believe this year's Far West Nordic team is exceptionally strong.
"Last year the Far West team tied our second-best performance ever," Herhusky said. "This year's team is even stronger and I feel we can see our best results ever."
Far West Nordic's top skiers include Peter Holmes and Patrick McElravey, as well as Hannah Halvorsen and Katrin Larusson.
Skiing at the Birch Hill Recreational Area in Fairbanks will present some challenges to the racers from Tahoe's relatively comfortable climate. The average mid-March temperature in Fairbanks is 9 degrees. Altitude, however, is in their favor. They will be racing at an elevation of 900 feet above sea level.
Follow Vomund and Herhusky's performances at Junior Nationals at www.farwestnordic.org.

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Pneumonia is a lung infection. It can be caused by many different germs, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
This article discusses pneumonia that occurs in a person who has a hard time fighting off infection because of problems with the immune system. This type of disease is called "pneumonia in an immunocompromised host."
Related conditions include:
Pneumonia in immunodeficient patient; Pneumonia - immunocompromised host
People whose immune system is not working well are less able to fight off germs. This makes them prone to infections from germs that do not often cause disease in healthy people. They are also more vulnerable to regular causes of pneumonia, which can affect anyone.
Your immune system may be weakened or not work well because of:
Other symptoms that may occur:
The doctor may hear crackles or other abnormal breath sounds when listening to your chest with a stethoscope. Lack of breath sounds key sign. This may mean there is a buildup of fluid between the chest wall and lung (pleural effusion).
Tests may include:
Antibiotics or antifungal medicines are used, depending on the type of germ that is causing the infection. You may need to stay in the hospital during the early stages of the illness.
Oxygen and treatments to remove fluid and mucus from the respiratory system are often needed.
Factors that may lead to a worse outcome include:
Call your health care provider if you have a weakened immune system and you have symptoms of pneumonia.
If you have a weakened immune system and are in the hospital, you may receive daily antibiotics to prevent some types of pneumonia.
Ask your health care provider if you should receive the influenza ("flu") and pneumococcal ("pneumonia") vaccines.
Practice good hygiene. Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water:
Other things you can do to reduce your exposure to germs include:
Donnelly JP, Blijlevens NMA, DePauw BE. Infections in the immunocompromised host. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R eds. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Disease. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2009:chap 308.
Mandell LA, Wunderink RG, Anzueto A, et al. Infectious Diseases Society of America/American Thoracic Society consensus guidelines on the management of community-acquired pneumonia in adults. Clin Infect Dis. 2007 Mar 1;44 Suppl 2:S27-72.
Marr KA. Approach to fever and suspected infection in the compromised host. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 289.
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Locals mixed on gun orders
January 17, 2013
Local residents are offering their opinions on the stricter gun control recommendations the White House released Wednesday....
A ban on so-called "assault weapons" would do exactly what it did before. NOTHING. The crime rates changed not a whit. Criminals still got all the guns they could buy, of any kind, and citizens who wanted semi-automatic weapons could buy all they wanted.
This crusade is "all about the children"? That's almost laughable. There are 1,000,000 babies murdered every year by their parents, and the stinking liberals celebrate that as FREEDOM!
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Pure, not that it is any of your business. I have never had an abortion and don't think I would ever choose to have one, I would be devestated if I had to make that choice. But I'm glad I have that right to choose. Get into any kind of discussion with you Right-wing nuts and it alway heads for the abortion issue. Don't like abortions, don't have one. Stay out of my uterus when you grow one then you can do what you want with it! As for the gun issue. All firearms should be registered no matter how their sold. When a crime is committed with one their will be some history on owners. They just want to stop the sales of assault weopons, that's all. If everybody had one of these weapons, with the attitude of some of these nutcases our country would be like something out of the "Mad Max" movies. Some folks aren't responsible enough to own a BB Gun let alone an assault rifle. By not having background checks you'd have folks like this purchasing them. Do you want them for a neighbo
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Inanimate objects are incapable of causing harm. Drugged drivers kill thousands every year. Shall we ban cars? Banning all drugs, including alcohol makes more sense but obviously hasn't worked. Liberals have stopped any punishment that actually deters violent crime. When people are EVIL or unstable, they will find a tool for committing whatever actions they plan. Let's stop violent crime with capital punishment and spend our dollars to treat those who are mentally ill or unstable!! Try thinking without the entertainment industry telling you what to believe!!! Reality is NOT on tv!! Did we try to ban fuel or fertilizer after the Oklahoma City bombing? Did we try to stop all flights after our own planes were used against our citizens? Anti-gun fanatics do not base their arguments on ANY facts, only on one irrational emotion: fear. Try learning from the only reliable source: history!!
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Let me give you the definition of the word "Freedom" as in our "Constitution of the United States of America" Freedom--to do and to speak what is right and just in the eyes of God without being persecuted.
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No one has ever had 1 gun every taken away by the goverment people need to relax and take a deep breath it's not the end of the world if you have to get checked out to buy a gun. Do you love guns more than 6 yr old kids . I would like for all of the guns nuts to sit in a room with the 40 parents who's 6 and 7 year old kids that were slaughtered and tell them we can't do nothing about all of this mass killing, what the President did was comprehensive and did not just include gun control. alot of people would see it alot diferent if it was there kids who died by guns.!!! Right wing Fox nes BS and the NRA money machines are all profiting from this fear mongering! it is sad!!!
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Continuing: If one more politican says, "these new gun laws are to protect the children", I believe that I'll puke! A half a billion dollars annually of taxpayer money goes to Planned Parenthood, with the half a billion dollars, over a million abortions are paid for with taxpayer money and somehow this is acceptable to a civil society that "cares" about its children? New Town was a terrible tragedy, but it pales in comparison to over a million abortions annually funded by the taxpayers--and not a single shot is fired!
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playfare-I'm not some wild-eye crazy gun nut, but you are out in the weeds on this issue. You advocate both registration and background checks, even if the sale is betweeen private individuals. Allowing the government to develop a data base of all gun transactions including private treaty sales will result in a data base of gun owners, the most important ingredient needed for confiscation. Don't believe it will happen? Check the law signed two days ago by the politician Andrew Cuomo, Gov. of NY. Here's an excert: "Within one year, all "assault weapons" under the new definition (pre-1994 and now pre-2013 semi-autos as defined above) must be registered with the state police at no cost. This will trigger a NICS check. Current owners may transfer these semi-autos only to a dealer or sell them out of state. Intentional failure to register will be a class A misdemeanor. Unintentional failure will trigger a 30 day grace period to register, after which the gun will be confiscated."
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Playfare obviously has not done any research. The states that have the least restrictions on guns and carry have the lowest crime rates. Chicago the strictest city has murders almost every night. Britain and Australia took away the guns and have suffered with higher crime rates ever since. Switzerland and Israel demand discharged soldiers; men and women, take a fully automatic rifle home. Some take 2. There are very low crime rates there
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Check O's orders for hundreds of millions rounds of hollow point pistol ammo for all his government "police". The 2nd amendment includes, in fact demands, current modern weapons to form the militia that could be needed against any invader-foriegn or domestic. As we know communists go for healthcare and the guns for control of the public. O has admitted he is a communist. So naturally he has to get rid of the guns step by step.
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Folks usually don't mind going along with the rules ... unless those rules are shoved down one's throat!
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This is how it starts. Bans, then registration, then confiscation. This has happened over and over throughout modern history.
Stand firm on the Second Amendment, which the founders gave us, not for hunting, not even for self-protection, but to ensure a well armed citizenry which could NEVER fall to another tyrant like King George, or His Highness King Hussein.
Don't give an inch.
E-mail that turncoat Manchin, and tell him what you think. That goes for all our other so-called "representatives".
If they truly wanted to stop gun violence all they would have to do is this: mandatory life sentences for ANYONE using a gun in the commission of a crime. That would stop virtually ALL gun violence in a matter of years, but they would rather do what they've been yearning to do for generations.
Fight with all you have to prevent them!
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check. If you gun crazies would get your way the morgues would be full. It would be a shoot'em if you don't like'em or sompen they said. No wonders these mentally ill think its alright to do what they want. It's because of people with the gun mentally that solutions to problems include guns. Your obsessions help to convince me that the president is right. Calling for stricter rules to weed out unworthy gun carriers is needed.
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Nobody is going to take all your "precious" guns pure. Just the assault rifles that should be only for military use. Your rifles that have a clip with 10 or less shot capacity is expempt. If you can't kill that human being that you seem to be anxious to kill with 10 shots you must be blind. So many people seem to be obsessed with killing that person that enters your home, shoot first ask questions last. With a mentality like that it should earn you a front seat ticket on the bus headed for hell. I have shotguns, deer rifles and handguns. Any of which I am very good at using.I know if need be and only if there is no other choice will use anyone of them to protect my family. As for background checks, every gun should be registered and a full background check should be done with a waiting period of at least 7 days. If you or anybody that is living in your household has been diagnosed with a mental illnes you should be denied. Also gun shows should be required to run background
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Author Affiliations: Michael Pine and Associates (Drs Fry, Pine, and Meimban, and Ms Jones); Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Dr Fry); and Department of Medicine, University of Chicago School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois (Dr Pine).
To determine whether the occurrence of "never events" after major surgical procedures is affected by patient and disease characteristics and by the type of operation performed.
Epidemiological analysis.
Derivation and assessment of predictive equations for postoperative infectious events and decubitus ulcers using Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Nationwide Inpatient Sample administrative claims data for patients hospitalized between 2002 and 2005.
Main Outcome Measures
C statistics for each predictive equation with and without hospital dummy variables.
Predictive equations for 6 of 8 complications had C statistics greater than 0.65 without hospital variables, while 2 had C statistics of less than 0.55. All equations had C statistics greater than 0.75 when hospital dummy variables were included.
Patient characteristics and type of operative procedure are important predictors of complications of surgical care evaluated in this study, undermining the rationale for their current classification as "never events." Variations in risk-adjusted complication rates among hospitals support the influence of quality of care on their occurrence. Development and use of warranties to cover costs associated with caring for the unavoidable components of potentially avoidable complications is proposed as a means of rewarding high-quality providers without creating unrealistic expectations or perverse financial incentives.
The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 required the Secretary of Health and Human Services to eliminate Medicare payments for complications of patient care deemed to be "never events."1 Accordingly, on October 1, 2008, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began denying payment for costs associated with treatment of select complications of hospital care.2 Many commercial insurers also have stated their intention to deny payment for these complications.3,4 Additional complications have been proposed as never events to be added to CMS's list of complications for which payment is denied.5
Use of the term never event and denial of payment for all such events imply that these complications result entirely from avoidable clinical errors. This clearly is true for rare complications such as wrong-site surgery or retained surgical sponges. However, CMS's list of current and proposed never events includes medical and surgical complications that may occur even when the highest current standards of care are met. Occurrence of these complications is related, in part, to external factors beyond a provider's control such as the complexity and severity of a patient's current medical conditions and the nature of required interventions.
If recognizable external factors influence the occurrence of never events, denial of payment for treatment of these complications will create an incentive to avoid treating high-risk patients. This study explores the effect of recognizable external factors on the occurrence after major surgery of 8 infection-related complications, each of which has been designated as a never event by CMS.
Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) Nationwide Inpatient Sample administrative claims data6 from 2002 through 2005 were screened to identify hospitalized patients aged 18 years and older who had 1 of 5 operations included in the Surgical Infection Prevention Project.7Patients who had colon resection, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, total hip replacement, abdominal hysterectomy, or aortofemoral bypass surgery at hospitals that performed at least 100 of these procedures during the 4-year study period were included in the analytic database.
The 7 postoperative infectious complications studied were Clostridium difficile enterocolitis, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, mediastinitis after CABG surgery, surgical site infection, postoperative pneumonia, intravascular device infections, and catheter-associated urinary tract infection. An eighth never-event complication, decubitus ulcer, was added as a potentially infection-associated event.
As described previously,8 a predictive equation for the occurrence of each adverse outcome was derived using stepwise logistic regression9 to select independent variables and the Schwarz criterion10 combined with clinical judgment to determine which variables to retain. Equations were derived using all patients who had CABG surgery for mediastinitis and all study cases for catheter-associated urinary tract infection because the index events were few in number (n = 280). Twenty-five percent of random samples of cases with and without each of the other 6 never-event complications were used for the design of predictive equations because the large number of cases made analysis problematic with the entire data set. Potential predictive variables for the development of a postoperative complication included age, sex, emergency admission, chronic conditions coded as secondary diagnoses, type of operation, and dummy variables for each hospital included in the study. Because implantation of internal thoracic arteries is associated with sternal infections after CABG surgery,11 this procedure was included among potential risk factors for mediastinitis. Present-on-admission codes, admission laboratory data, and other clinical data (eg, timing of antibiotics) were not in the HCUP database. Final predictive equations were created by removing hospital variables and recalibrating intercepts without changing the coefficients of predictive variables so that the total numbers of observed and predicted complications were equal.
To determine the discriminatory power of predictive equations, C statistics12 were computed for predictive equations for each never-event complication with and without hospital variables included. The SAS software (version 9.1.3; SAS Institute, Cary, North Carolina)13 was used for all analyses.
A total of 887 189 cases from 1368 hospitals met the criteria for inclusion in the analytic database (Table 1). Numbers of operations ranged from 18 734 aortofemoral bypass procedures to 295 077 abdominal hysterectomies. Complication rates ranged from 0.03% for catheter-associated urinary tract infections to 2.35% for postoperative pneumonias (Table 2). Significant predictive variables and their odds ratios are shown in Table 3 for each of the 8 never-event complications.
C statistics for equations with and without hospital variables are shown in Table 2. All of the never-event complications had C statistics greater than 0.75 when hospital variables were included in predictive equations. Removal of hospital variables from predictive equations resulted in substantial decreases in C statistics, but 6 of the 8 predictive equations had C statistics greater than 0.65 when hospital variables were removed. Only urinary tract infection and mediastinitis had C statistics of less than 0.55 when hospital variables were removed.
This study demonstrates that patient characteristics and procedural interventions are important predictors of the occurrence of 6 of the 8 never-event complications analyzed. Because predictive equations for these postoperative complications have substantial discriminatory power (ie, have C statistics substantially greater than 0.50), risk factors beyond the control of providers affect the occurrence of these adverse events. Calling these complications never events and refusing to pay for their treatment may advantage high-quality caregivers, but it also will penalize providers that care for the most vulnerable patients or that perform procedures with higher-than-average risk. On the other hand, predictive equations for catheter-associated urinary tract infection and for mediastinitis after CABG surgery had only marginal discriminatory power after hospital variables were removed. But because important information about potential risk factors beyond the control of providers was not available in the administrative claims data used in this study, further analyses are needed to establish that patient and procedural factors do not influence the rates at which these 2 complications occur.
The discriminatory power of predictive equations for all 8 never-event complications increased substantially when hospital variables were included in predictive equations. This finding supports the contention that achievable improvements in quality of care can reduce the incidence of these complications and that creating financial incentives to reward hospitals with better outcomes is good public policy.
Our findings suggest that CMS's policy of denying payment for a wide variety of never events will be counterproductive in many cases because most hospital-acquired complications cannot be eliminated entirely by adherence to current best practices. To recognize this fact, payment to cover the cost of caring for potentially avoidable complications should be based on empirically derived rates and costs of complications for providers who deliver documented high-quality care. To avoid denial of care to high-risk patients, payments should be adjusted to reflect the predicted incidence and cost of complications based on patient and disease characteristics and on planned procedural interventions. Both of these goals can be achieved readily through the use of risk-adjusted warranties that link financial rewards and penalties to the degree of control providers have over the occurrence and cost of potentially avoidable complications.
Using analytic techniques such as those in this study, and with the use of refined data sets that include present-on-admission coding and available clinical information,14 providers with low risk-adjusted complication rates can be identified. Predictive equations for potentially avoidable complications can be standardized using only data from these high-quality providers. The price of a warranty to cover the cost of caring for designated complications in a hospitalized patient can be derived by multiplying the probability that a complication will occur by the predicted average cost of treating this complication. This fee will cover the costs of treating complications that occur when a high standard of care is provided, eliminating financial incentives for cherry-picking patients.
In return for these warranty payments, providers will take responsibility for the cost of caring for all designated complications. Providers who have fewer, less costly complications than predicted will profit from these warranties; providers with high rates of expensive-to-treat complications will have complication-related costs in excess of their warranty payments. Successful investments in reducing the incidence and cost of complications will be rewarded financially without incorrectly labeling these complications as never events or placing blame for any single adverse event.
In contrast to denial of payment for never events, properly calibrated risk-adjusted warranties will not create financial incentives to deny care to high-risk patients and to specialize in low-risk procedures. Properly administered, these warranties can reward high-quality providers while protecting safety-net institutions that care for the most vulnerable patients and centers of excellence that perform high-risk interventions.
Correspondence: Donald E. Fry, MD, Michael Pine and Associates, 5020 S Lake Shore Dr, Ste 304, Chicago, IL 60615 (email@example.com).
Accepted for Publication: March 5, 2009.
Author Contributions: Dr Fry had access to all of the data in the study and takes responsibility for the integrity of the data and accuracy of the data analysis. Study concept and design: Fry, Pine, and Meimban. Acquisition of data: Fry, Pine, Jones, and Meimban. Analysis and interpretation of data: Fry, Pine, Jones, and Meimban. Drafting of the manuscript: Fry and Pine. Critical revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content: Fry, Pine, Jones, and Meimban. Statistical analysis: Pine and Meimban. Administrative, technical, and material support: Pine and Jones.
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on March 1, 2013 - 3:24 PM
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A mattress fire rekindled inside a Depew duplex this morning, resulting in an estimated $90,000 damage, according to village police.
The fire was reported at about 7:20 a.m. at 93 Patsy Lane. Emergency responders found one side of the structure engulfed, with flames coming from a second-story window.
Residents from both units were evacuated without injuries, police said.
Police investigators determined the fire started in an upper front bedroom, where a mattress caught fire as a resident was smoking in bed. The resident poured water on the mattress and then stood it in an upper hallway, believing the fire was out, police said.
After the resident left for work, other family members who were home smelled smoke. Someone went upstairs to investigate, and found the mattress had rekindled and the hallway was engulfed in flames.
Firefighters from Depew, Hyview and Bowsmanville quickly brought the fire under control, but the upper floor sustained major water damage, according to police.
Arson investigators from the Depew and Cheektowaga police departments believe the cause was accidental, pending the results of lab tests.


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It's even harder to count all the good things that come from the annual "Pink Out" soccer game than it is to tally the goals scored for such a great cause.
This year will be the fourth year for the fundraising contest between Elkins Middle School's boys and girls soccer teams. The friendly rivalry will be played at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at Riverbend Park in Elkins.
Mountain Valley Bank will sponsor the event for the fourth consecutive year, allowing all proceeds to directly benefit people through the foundation.
"The past three years we've been right about or just over $1,000," said Amanda Larkin, an assistant soccer coach and one of the organizers of the Pink Out game. "Hopefully we can surpass that this year."
Benefits extend beyond just the fundraising, however.
'The kids really get a lot out of it and can see the impact they're making," Larkin said. "They understand it's not about winning or losing, but about something bigger."
Members of the community benefit from the increased awareness of breast cancer, which affected Larkin's mother. Each year members of the team sign soccer balls that remain on display at The Davis House to help inspire those battling cancer themselves.
Although Sara Ware is coaching the girls and Ron Ware the boys this season, Larkin wanted to remain involved with the special game.
All of the players are decked out in pink, and special pink soccer balls are used. The EMS band will play, and for the first year the cheerleaders will be involved as well. It's all connected to the signature color of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is pink.
In addition to donations accepted at the gate for admission to the game, people can support the cause in several other ways. All concession money goes to the foundation, and the popular basket raffle will be back for 2013 as well.
People have a chance to buy tickets for a wide variety of prizes.
"Parents make and donate baskets with their own themes," she explained. "We've had board games, an Italian meal night, manicures and pedicures, gift cards, an art basket. You never know what you're going to get until that night, but they're always great."
For more information about the game or the Davis Health System Foundation, call 304-630-3043.


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on January 27, 2013 - 6:29 PM
WHEATFIELD – Frozen valves caused three water pipes to burst inside the former Summit mall over the weekend, resulting in as much as $1 million worth of water damage.
Police are investigating whether a burglary may have precipitated the mess.
Officials responded to the largely vacant mall at 9 a.m. today, after a large water main break was discovered. It turned out that water pooling in the parking lots was actually coming from inside the mall, where most of the stores had been flooded with four to six inches of water, Niagara County sheriff's deputies said.
While checking the interior, officials discovered a roof hatch open inside a utility room. Deputies speculate that the hatch was opened sometime between 5 p.m. Wednesday and this morning, and may have remained open during an unusually cold snap of weather that probably triggered the freezing of the valves.
The town water department was called out to shut off the water main to the mall building.
Replacement of the damaged valves was expected to cost about $100,00, and the water damage to the mall was listed at $500,000 to $1 million.


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The coroner's office has released the names of a man and woman shot to death Saturday.
Officials said 46-year old Michelle Hahn of Zoneton Road died from a single gunshot wound to her head.
Police said the shooting happened in the parking lot of a Walmart store on Standiford Plaza near Hillview in Jefferson County.
The coroner's office is calling what happened a murder-suicide.
Investigators said a short time after Hahn was found dead, police found the body of Charles R. Fickentsher of Okolona at McNeely Lake Park.
Investigators said Fickentsher shot Hahn in the Walmart parking lot before turning the gun on himself at McNeely Lake.
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on March 23, 2013 - 11:01 PM
ALBANY – Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and legislative leaders are including in the soon-to-be-passed state budget a new system to help finance political campaigns.
They call it the "Family Tax Relief" act.
Lawmakers and the governor last week agreed to give $350 in tax relief to hundreds of thousands of households across the state. Even though they call it a tax credit, the money won't be taken off taxpayers' annual tax returns in the spring.
Instead, the governor and legislators will send checks of $350 apiece to residents' mailboxes, and many expect the checks will go out shortly before November 2014. That's when the governor and the legislators are up for re-election.
While they say the plan is about helping middle-class families with children, the governor and lawmakers hope the checks will put a smile on the face of voters that will continue beaming when they go into the voting booth.
Critics, including those who have no problem with giving tax breaks to middle-income families, say the tax rebate checks are a political gimmick that uses $350 million of taxpayer money to lure voters into supporting incumbents.
It is a point upon which left-leaning and right-leaning groups agree, and that makes for an odd day in Albany.
"Lawmakers certainly never hesitate to spend taxpayer money on their campaigns when it benefits their own re-election efforts," said Bill Mahoney of the New York Public Interest Research Group, which has no position on the actual tax break but does have a problem with the likely timing of the program.
"In many ways, it's a public finance program only for incumbents, and this only hurts the electoral process," Mahoney added.
"It's like a Publisher's Clearinghouse check in the mail," added E.J. McMahon, director of the Empire Center for New York State Policy, a conservative think tank. "It seems pretty obviously politically motivated. It's meant to say, 'I'm your friend' to the middle class."
The tax break will work like this: Every person or couple with at least one child up to the age of 18 and making between $40,000 to $300,000 will get the $350 check. (Albany reality check: Some lawmakers said the tax break is for families with children from 4 years to 18 years old, while Cuomo and Senate Republicans said it applies from birth to 18.)
While the measure is part of the 2013 budget talks for the fiscal year beginning April 1, the family tax break program won't actually be counted on the ledgers until the 2014 fiscal year.
Cuomo's office said 1.1 million New York families will get the check, including 66,000 in Erie County and 15,000 in Niagara County.
No one has said for sure when the checks will go out. But when Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was asked if mid-October was likely, he replied: "They might."
"The comptroller's up for re-election," Silver joked.
And Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's signature is very likely to be on the checks.
This isn't a new campaign strategy.
In 2006, lawmakers and then-Gov. George E. Pataki approved the STAR property tax rebate program, which distributed checks to 3.4 million taxpayers and cost the state $700 million.
The checks that year, and for the few years the program lasted, arrived at voters' homes just before November election day. And coinciding with the checks were taxpayer-funded newsletters from lawmakers, informing constituents that the checks were on the way.
While the budget has not yet passed this year, Cuomo and legislative leaders all touted the family tax checks last week after announcing a "tentative" deal on the 2013 budget.
Senate co-leader Jeff Klein, a Bronx Democrat, described it as part of a "family-friendly" budget.
The other Senate leader, Dean Skelos, a Nassau Republican, called it a "recognition of [the] struggle" facing middle-class families in New York.
Speaker Silver, a Manhattan Democrat, said it provides "needed relief to middle-class families."
And Cuomo said the measure is a recognition that "taxpayers have been overtaxed for too long."
Meanwhile, Citizen Action of New York, a left-leaning group that has been pushing for a publicly financed campaign finance system in the state, had a different description.
"The rebate check is a $350 million election-year gimmick," said Karen Scharff, executive director of the group, "aimed at giving incumbents another advantage in their re-election campaigns."
Others have criticized it because it gives no tax break to parents with children in college, or most senior citizens, or single people or couples with no children.
McMahon, the conservative think tank director, questioned why the Senate Republicans would push such a program, especially since the GOP has only been losing senators since the STAR program was enacted in 2006.
"So, if this is a new form of campaign finance, it's not working out well for them," he said.
Mostly, though, McMahon said he questions the lack of any coherent and significant tax-cut program that would turn around New York's high-tax image.
For instance, the STAR property tax program that gives large tax breaks to seniors who live in homes that many have already long paid off needs to be examined, he said.
And Cuomo and lawmakers should reduce state spending to give larger tax breaks to more residents and help localities reduce state-imposed spending mandates so they can lower property taxes, he added.
"I don't think there is any kind of real tax policy here," he said of the $350 check program. "It certainly has nothing to do with boosting the economy. It's hard to see any motivation other than political," he said.
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– Colby Donaldson, Survivor: Australia
Tony Vlachos won the million dollars on the finale of Survivor Wednesday, along with the title of Sole Survivor, and most importantly – the final Fishy. His victory capped off a season he dominated with big moves and flashy gameplay. Thanks to Tony, Survivor: Cagayan will go down as one of the top seasons in the history of the show.
Tony may be the best combined character/player ever. He has more theatrical scheming than Russell Hantz, and all the strategic chops of Boston Rob. Whether he was handing a fake idol clue to Jeremiah, building his spy shack, or turning Sarah against Cliff, at every moment Tony was both advancing his game and having fun.
He was both impulsive and strategic. "I dug myself a hole during the day," he said at the finale, "and at night dug myself out of the hole."
What makes Tony's win even more impressive is the field he was playing against. "I cannot think of another season where more people came to play," Jeff Probst said.
Tony Made All the Right MovesSpencer, Tasha, Kass, LJ and Trish were all first-rank Survivors – not the brain-dead zombies of Redemption Island or the math-starved goofballs of One World. Tony outsmarted them all, reading them like they were the morning paper and blindsiding them before they could make their moves against him.
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Many Survivor winners let circumstance make their decisions for them, but at every moment, Tony was scheming, choosing the optimal situation that would get him to the end.
On Wednesday night, two more roads diverged in the Cagayan woods. When Spencer lost a heartbreaking immunity at the final four, the young lad made the case that by keeping him in the game, Tony would ensure himself a spot at the final two – either because people would vote out Spencer, or because Spencer himself would take him.
It was a great last play by a phenomenal player. But ultimately, Tony voted out Spencer. Perhaps he already knew that he could sweet-talk his way into Woo's good graces?
Woo's Million-Dollar MistakeIndeed, convincing Woo to take him to the final tribal was as great a move as any Tony made. The decision was a million-dollar mistake for Woo, who would easily have beaten a loathed Kass.
Still, at the final tribal, it seemed bitterness might win the day. Woo spoke persuasively about his sick mother and his code of ethics. Meanwhile, Tony seemed defensive, unable to really own his game. He repeatedly argued that "the only time I broke my promise to you is if you broke your promise to me first." LJ and Jefra rolled their eyes in disbelief.
The Tony pile-on culminated with an emotional jury speech from Trish, who demanded to know if swearing a lie on his dead father's soul and memory was worth a million dollars to Tony.
Tony said it was.
All seemed lost for Tony until an impassioned jury speech from Spencer. Tony's longtime rival made the case that Tony deserved to win for his superb gameplay. "Tony was behind every strategic decision," Spencer argued. "He blinded his alliance to what was going on around him in the game like a puppet master … Tony played with the ferocity this game very rarely does see."
Whether Spencer convinced the jury, or whether they were going to vote for him anyway hardly matters. Tony won the game with eight of the votes. (Tash inexplicably voted against him.)
Congratulations on a win incredibly well-deserved. And I'll see all of you for Blood vs. Water 2!


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To extend one's crotch in close proximity to those around you. This can also can be used in conjunction with the lower lip bite.
conversley related to close talkers.
conversley related to close talkers.
Larry was just standing there when all of a sudden broke out and started tomnewmaning Eric and his redrocket.
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After years of food shortages and drought, in a country that was once the breadbasket of southern Africa, Zimbabwe's crippled economy is recovering — after adopting the U.S. dollar as its currency. But memories of the violent elections in 2008 are fueling fears about security. The disputed vote ended in a power-sharing deal between President Robert Mugabe and his main opposition rival. The Zimbabwean leader has now proclaimed July 31 as election day. New York-based Human Rights Watch warns there's potential for more violence — unless key security and other reforms are brought in before the vote.


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What is your favorite anime genre? I think I have found out recently that about 70% of my top favorite animes are Mecha, so I think that Mecha would be accurate for me. (You know like Gundam, Big O, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, Neon Genesis Evanglation, etc) But what about you guys? Discuss?
like hellsing, vampire princess miu anything to do with vampires
All except shojo-ai."I love anime and manga! Also J-Rock!"
I love all kinds of anime/manga, but a lot of my favorite ones are about mecha. Like Gundam Seed, Gundam Seed Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam00, & Gurren Lagann.
i like science fiction and fantasy type anime. "When the heavens do not bring forth justice, man must bring it upon himself to do so. That is the meaning of Jinchuu." -Enishi Yukishiro.
i also like historically based anime like rurouni kenshin or ninja scroll.
i like them all but i think mecha is fav.
Which gundam do you think is cooler? The Strike, The Freedom, or The Strike Freedom?
im here talk i m so bored wats going on you guys
Nothing really just waiting for the new episodes of Gundam00 on ani-monday to start.
i thought id get on here 2 talk till then
like 85 % of the anime i watch is adult. mostly the gory stuff though
You mean like vampire, demon slayers, and things like that?
that is a good seires
shonen, stuff directed at guys. i like science fiction or fantasy types, like cyberpunk or steampunk. Mecha is cool to, i watch that a lot since i have gone back to watch some gundam series i missed.
I tend to judge what I like on the style of animation and story rather than genre. As I love everything from the humor of Shin Chan to the action of Bleach. But I disliked the animation of Virus as well as the story. Anyway you get the idea.
(If you cry,smile,then cry harder. its good for u.)
umm well i like the fantasy type anime geared toward war , anime who's story involes the gang type like the yakuza or the mafia, and maybe a little romance like please teacher. (yea im a guy don't judge me lol)
<~I just love the smell of C4 in the morning~> (Ling Ling)
Hmm! Mine Genre is all over the board Like Mecha, Fighting, Fantasy and someothere Genre.
i love ones that are romantic, fighty,and sexy.
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Nov. 20, 2012
After Hurricane-turned-Superstorm Sandy smashed into the Eastern Seaboard just days before the presidential election, Americans heard a lot of discussion about how Mitt Romney – during one of the GOP presidential debates – had proposed abolishing the Federal Emergency Management Agency and privatizing disaster relief.
Romney may have meant well, but he seems to have been speaking without acknowledging the importance of a central coordinating organization to ensure that all relief efforts – public and private – lead to maximum positive impact.
When private firms working with government officials and agencies get involved in recovery efforts, residents in areas hit by disasters get the best of both worlds.
Such is the case with Sears, which has pledged to rebuild 100 homes in Sandy-affected areas of New York .
"I personally reached out to Sears and asked them to help our community and they eagerly came up with programs that would be of immediate assistance," said New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. "I am challenging other retailers to please step-up and get involved."
Cuomo, a Democrat, and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican, are no doubt appreciative of the help citizens in their states are getting from FEMA. But as any politician knows, government can't do it all. That's why is so encouraging to see an established company like Sears stepping up to help with the rebuilding efforts.
In addition to the company's commitment to rebuilding houses, Sears has helped bring food, water, batteries and blankets to the greater New York area. Some affected residents also received bonus "Shop Your Way Reward" points, as well coupon offers to help people in storm-damaged areas.
"Immediately following the storm we sent truckloads of the most needed supplies and provided Shop Your Way Reward points to members impacted by the storm. It's clear people are hurting. Now Sears will help New York homeowners get back on their feet by helping them secure replacement appliances at great value," said Lou D'Ambrosio, Sears Holdings chief executive officer and president. "And our commitment with Rebuilding Together will help families regain a sense of normalcy in the upcoming months."
"An important step in overcoming a natural disaster's wrath is the rebuilding effort," said Gary Officer, CEO of Rebuilding Together. "We hope our commitment with Sears will inspire others to get involved with this very important process."
Just as the Sears Tower towers over Chicago, Sears is standing tall among private sector companies by pitching in to help New Yorkers recover from the damage wrought by Sandy.
Sears commits to help New York residents move from recovery to rebuilding during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, PR Newswire, Nov. 20, 2012
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Rudeboys word for the Police. Even though its slang for the FBI in the U.S.
"Oi, we be'er blurt man! Dere's too many feds 'round 'ere."
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(n) Agents for the FEDeral Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Or, loosely, any federal agent(s) or agency, usually law enforcement related.
The feds broke dowm my grandma's door and stole her weed stash!
by Christopher Loomis August 20, 2005
Slang for an agent from the FBI.
I was caught by the feds on Saturday.
by 1337 Str33t Ninj4 August 17, 2004
An agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
We gotta get ou of here before the feds land up...
by Abhishek September 26, 2003
Slang term for police in England. Who knows why because it came from the FBI (Feds - Federal Bureau of Investigation) who are an AMERICAN law enforcement agency (tool of the government aha), NOT English. used by many 'gangstas' in England who seem to have identity confusion with Americans. Some would call them chavs.
the feds are cumin, breeze
by Henry_ze_german June 09, 2007
Short for the United State's Federal Reserve. The fed tries to keep the US economy under control by controlling banks and minting money.
The fed got a new chairman in October, his name is Ben.
by Nemrem February 14, 2006
Is primarily known to mean Federal agents. Sometimes known as cops. Other times known as anyone that has anything to do with the government. However, another common term for this word is money. Feds=money(in no certain denomination)
1.I robbed a bank last night, and now the feds are after me
2.Dang yo, i wanna go to the stripclub but i aint got no feds
2.Dang yo, i wanna go to the stripclub but i aint got no feds
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