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Eureka, Calif. • Sitting in a circle in a classroom at Eureka High School here, Tenayah Norris and a half-dozen other students were learning how to express direction in Yurok, a Native American language that nearly became extinct a few years ago. Growing up on the Yurok reservation about 90 minutes north of here, she sometimes heard her grandfather speak it to his contemporaries, and she studied it, on and off, in the community.
"But it's starting to click faster for me now," said Tenayah, a 15-year-old with pink hair and a bright smile. "I'm glad it's here - otherwise, I'd have to go somewhere else to take classes."


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Making quick recoveries from ACL surgeries is all the rage these days. Lions wide receiver Ryan Broyles is a little more than six months removed from his own operation, and he was running routes with the team during Tuesday's practice. Quarterback Matthew Stafford liked what he saw out of Broyles.
"He looked pretty good," Stafford said via Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official website. "I didn't know he was going to be going today. I think it was kind of a last-minute decision for him. I think he felt pretty good and made some plays, which is a positive sign for us."
Running back Mikel Leshoure was also on the field during team drills. He was limited during voluntary OTAs due to a hamstring injury that the Lions wanted to be cautious with.
Fantasy Analysis:
I care much more about Broyles' progress than Leshoure's, who looks to be a bad fit in Detroit's offense. He'll be an RB4 who should see most of his value come by way of short touchdowns.
Broyles is now working his way back from his second ACL tear in less than two years. That's a major concern, but if he can stay healthy, he shouldn't have much trouble becoming Stafford's second-favorite target on the outside. The expectation right now is that he'll be ready by Week 1. Broyles is a low-risk, high-upside pick in the later rounds.

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Efficiency of Radiofrequency Ablation for Surgical Treatment of Chronic Atrial Fibrillation With Rheumatic Valve Disease
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
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|Rheumatic Valve Disease Atrial Fibrillation
|Procedure: Cardioblate® Surgical Ablation System
|Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Efficiency of Radiofrequency Ablation for Surgical Treatment of Chronic Atrial Fibrillation With Rheumatic Valve Disease
- At 3rd, 6th and 12th month's follow-up, to evaluate the rhythm status by ECG and 24-hour Holter and cardiac hemodynamic status by transthoracic echocardiography [ Time Frame: 1 year ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|March 2008
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|May 2010
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|May 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: left atrial RF ablation groups
Excised the left atrial appendage Encircling the left pulmonary veins and an extension to the posterior mitral valve annulus From the left atrial appendage to the left superior pulmonary vein A connecting line between both islands of pulmonary veins From the middle of the mitral valve ablation line down towards the base of the atria ligament of Marshall
Procedure: Cardioblate® Surgical Ablation System
Using Cardioblate® Surgical Ablation System to perform left atrial or bi-atrial radiofrequency ablation procedure during valve surgery
Other Name: radiofrequency
Experimental: Bi-atrial radiofrequency ablation group
In the basis of left atrial group,excised the right atrial appendage; from the amputated right atrial appendage towards the inferior vena cava; from the midterm of interatrial septum to the AV groove; ablation between the superior and inferior caval cannulation sites; radiofrequency ablation for Waterston's groove
Procedure: Cardioblate® Surgical Ablation System
Using Cardioblate® Surgical Ablation System to perform left atrial or bi-atrial radiofrequency ablation procedure during valve surgery
Other Name: radiofrequency
No Intervention: Amiodarone group
No radiofrequency ablation procedure during the valve surgery; Amiodarone 200 mg/day for 12 months after surgery
Detailed Description:
The purpose of this study is to determine whether concomitant radiofrequency Maze procedure for surgical treatment of chronic atrial fibrillation with rheumatic valve disease could provide better sinus rhythm control,improved cardiac hemodynamic status and decreased thromboembolism events and to compare if biatrial is better than left atrial procedure?
150 patients with chronic AF having concomitant cardiac surgery will be enrolled. Patients will underwent bi-atrial radiofrequency,left atrial radiofrequency or no radiofrequency procedure randomly. All the patients will receipt amiodarone 200 mg/day for 12 months postoperatively.
All patients were scheduled followed before discharge and at 3rd, 6th and 12th postoperative months.The following diagnostic procedures were performed
- Standard 12-lead electrocardiography
- Holter-ECG
- Transthoracic echocardiography
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 70 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients with atrial fibrillation secondary to definite rheumatic valve disease
- At least six months and no longer than 5 years of chronic atrial fibrillation
- Age >=18 years and <=70 Patients who can give informed consent themselves in writing
- No contraindication for amiodarone
- Negative pregnancy test (in women with childbearing potential)
Exclusion Criteria:
Any one of the following exclusion criteria is sufficient to disqualify a patient from the study
- Left atrial diameter(LAD)>=70mm
- Left ventricular eject fraction(LVEF)<=30%
- Atrial thrombus
- Contraindication for anticoagulation therapy
- Less than 6 months since last episode of cerebral infarction
- Emergency operation
- Patients with a malignant tumor
- Pregnant or nursing patients, those who may be pregnant, or those who plan on becoming pregnant before the end of the study period.
- Any other reason that the Clinical Supervisors or Clinical Researchers may have for considering a case unsuitable for the study.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01013688
|Contact: xin Wang, MD
|86 10 15810210252
|Fuwai cardiovascular disease hospital
|Beijing, China, 100037
|Contact: Wangxin , MD 86 10 15810210252 firstname.lastname@example.com
|Study Director:
|Shengshou Hu
|National center for cardiovascular disease ,china
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
|Responsible Party:
|China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01013688 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|November 11, 2009
|Last Updated:
|November 16, 2009
Keywords provided by China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases:
Radiofrequency ablation
Atrial fibrillation
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Atrial Fibrillation
Rheumatic Diseases
Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Heart Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Pathologic Processes
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Connective Tissue Diseases
Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
Vasodilator Agents
Potassium Channel Blockers
Membrane Transport Modulators
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Sodium Channel Blockers
Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C9 Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2D6 Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Inhibitors
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Starks earned a reputation as a big-play cornerback in his first seven seasons in the NFL, netting 29 interceptions in 93 career regular season games, but went without an interception in seven games last year. He also has returned three interceptions for touchdowns, including one in Super Bowl XXXV.
Starks was originally drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round (10th overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft.
The Raiders also re-signed Grant Irons, a restricted free agent, on Thursday and signed Chad Slaughter on Wednesday.


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Big Tobacco not just in Liberal pockets -- Crikey reveals the Labor links
The Coalition has been exposed this week for its links to Big Tobacco. But Labor members are no clean-skins when it comes to accepting cash from the cigarette industry.
Aug 6, 2010
The Coalition has been exposed this week for its links to Big Tobacco. But Labor members are no clean-skins when it comes to accepting cash from the cigarette industry.
The Coalition has been exposed this week for its links to Big Tobacco. But Labor party heavyweights are certainly no clean-skins when it comes to accepting cash from the cigarette industry.
On Wednesday ABC's Lateline program revealed that the Alliance of Australian Retailers' $5 million campaign against the government's plain packet legislation is being spun by PR firm the Civic Group. It came amid a storm of criticism from Labor over the Coalition's malfeasance.
The Libs had received $2.5 million from death stick spruikers over the last 10 years, Labor said. The Alliance's chief executive Sheryle Moon was appointed to numerous plumb jobs over the life of the Howard government, while Civic Group director Jason Aldworth is a perennial Liberal parliamentary hopeful and former vice president of the party's Victorian division.
Julia Gillard didn't hold back, accusing the Coalition of some kind of conspiracy theory: "I think Mr Abbott needs to come clean about what participation the Liberal Party had in the tobacco campaign… I think Australians are pretty worried that Mr Abbott's health policy is hostage to the influence of tobacco giants."
But much of the coverage has neglected to mention that Labor also has a bevy of lobbying links to Big Tobacco. A revolving door of advisers and ex-party hacks routinely pop up singing the praises of the puffing fraternity.
Other Civic directors include former right-wing Victorian ALP state secretary Andres Puig and ex-John Pandazopoulos chief of staff Brett Miller, who both worked for Labor-linked lobbyists CPR before a blow-up last November left them out on their own.
CPR, run by Victorian ALP heavyweight Adam Kilgour, has done loads of work with British American Tobacco in select states over public smoking bans and the like.
And then there's Victorian ALP phone spam favourites Auspoll, which has previously run numerous projects and surveys for British American Tobacco in the past, including this "retailer and community attitude survey" in 2008 (Auspoll says it has since stopped working with the company for "ethical reasons"). Recently resigned board member and director of research and development John Armitage was a former ALP candidate for Flinders and worked on the ACTU's Your Rights at Work campaign.
Interconsult also opens doors for BAT — a different firm run by Armitage and ex-ALP national organiser Melissa Horne. Ex-Jenny Macklin staffer Jess Sumich is a shareholder in Interconsult.
CPI Strategic — a firm co-directed by dumped ALP state secretary Stephen Newnham and former Liberal staffer Rick Brown — is said to have done work for Philip Morris, although Brown said the firm wasn't a current client. "If you want to allege that we've done work for Philip Morris, you're okay," Brown told Crikey.
Or what about John Halden, ex-WA ALP secretary and state upper house MP, who lists Philip Morris as a client of his firm Halden Burns. He's now running the ALP's campaign in Hasluck.
Or former ALP Senate president Kerry Sibraa, general counsel of Jackson Wells, who does great work for Imperial Tobacco (and also the Exclusive Brethren and the Church of Scientology).
Meanwhile Phil Staindl, the immediate past president of the ALP fundraising arm Progressive Business and Steve Cusworth, a former Labor candidate for the Victorian state seat of Caulfield, works at InsideOut Strategic which works directly for Philip Morris. InsideOut has offices adjacent to Interconsult and also lobbies (circuitously) for it.
And then there's Ozan Ibrisim, a senior adviser to Victorian Health Minister Daniel Andrews and Socialist Left stalwart, who joined Philip Morris as manager of regulatory affairs in June.
Lobbying sources told Crikey that while the ALP links ran deep, the firms above had only limited involvement in the plain packet campaign and that it was the Civic Group that was really "in the money".
They said the broader tobacco lobbying industry was for the most part "run by Libs".
Former Bronwyn Bishop staffer John Galligan went to work to BAT and is now at Microsoft. Bede Fennell, active in the Wentworth Forum cash cow, is a former head of public affairs at BAT Australia and is now with BAT UK.
A former senior adviser in John Howard's office, Nicole Feely, went to work for tobacco giant Philip Morris in 2001 and is now running hospitals in WA. And Caroline Denyer, a direct BAT employee, was seconded to the WA Liberal Party to work on its 2005 election campaign.
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No sane person wants to smoke yet millions of people worldwide are unable to kick the habit and millions suffer a slow and agonising death.
Tobacco companies add ammonia to the cigarette manufacturing process which helps convert bound nicotine molecules in tobacco smoke into free nicotine molecules. This process is known as "freebasing" and the end result is an enhanced effect of the drug on the hapless user, leading to a more intense addiction.
BAT et al should be charged with crimes against humanity and anyone taking bribes from these grim reapers should be prosecuted for consorting with known criminals.
The Australian Labor Party implemented a policy to reject tobacco company donations in 2004 but the Liberal Party grim reapers don't care where the blood money comes from.
The right-wing Institute of Public Affairs described a major report of the National Health and Medical Research Council on passive smoking as "incoherent", "corrupt" and "incompetent:"
Charles Kemp – founder of IPA and father of Rod and David Kemp
Rod Kemp Chairman of IPA and former Liberal Senator
David Kemp former Liberal MP
"Less government regulation – not more – is the way to ensure that Australia is equipped to handle future challenges such as the environment and climate change, and to foster continued economic growth." (Rod Kemp 2008)
Yeah well Rod Kemp you had nineteen years as an Australian senator to lobby for the cessation of the rape of Australia's biodiversity and address the challenges constantly presented by an outraged environment but you flunked it. Your big shot empire builders are still bludging off the environment so, liar liar, catch on fire – literally!
Yes beware of Andrew Crook's mousetrap because the fact is that only the coalition, whose leader swings from the trees, accepts blood money from the drug dealers in tobacco companies.
Speaking of shaved monkeys, however, we can thank Eric Abetz for the subterfuge which prevails with political donations when he proposed raising the disclosure level of donations from $1,500 to $10,000.
The purpose of the Howard government's "reform" was clearly a bid to hide donors from the public gaze and an affront to the Australian public.
And something stinks in the lands of down under when Norway's state pension fund, one of the world's largest sovereign wealth groups, sold off its shares in Rio Tinto in 2008, refusing to hold shares in Rio because it advised that the Anglo-Australian mining giant damages the environment – big time! Yet Rio et al are kings in Australia.
Off topic? Not really!
Jan du Plessis: Director of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited, effective 1 September 2008. Elected as chairman by shareholders at the 2009 AGMs.
Skills and experience: Jan du Plessis was appointed chairman of the board of British American Tobacco plc in 2004 having been a non executive director since 1999…..!
The booty from human misery is indeed profitable for pack animals who can prey on their victims with impunity.


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Rydges Hotel
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Designed with the vision of the Southbank Corporation in mind the re-development of Rydges Hotel is marked as the one of the last links along the street spine, within the Avenues Precinct to be completed and in turn to dovetail into creating complete cohesion of the street.
The history of this precinct has unfortunately left Rydges with some challenges over the years with respect to entry, deliveries, waste control and the general way in which the buildings purpose was designed for on the various street and podium levels. The hotel has been able to operate and redesign some internal elements for the functions to flow and operate, however it has always left the external appearance and human scale at street level lacking in activity and cohesion with the spine. The redevelopment of Rydges Hotel is crucial in achieving the continuity of design excellence, creativity and vitality outlined in the Street Spine Vision.
Simply put the re-development is to comprise works to the Grey Street level that is to establish better connectivity and engagement of new retail spaces along the spine. Along with addressing the street scale verges and interaction at grey street, the re-development encompasses further works to the podium that both integrates the current workings of this level whilst at the same time creates a stronger connection both vertically in a focal point on the corner of the Glenelg and Grey streets with a proposed new lift and iconic corner and creating stronger ties with the podium green edges and proposed re-cladding of the façade.
With reference to the particular strategies that the corporation has implemented in order to deliver the vision this proposed re-development endeavours to deliver on this vision. The strategies in particular are:
• Remove busway
• All pedestrians and motor vehicle activity to occur at grade
• Create legible entry points
• Encourage access and site permeability
• Realign Grey Street and open cross links re-establish the street pattern
• Provide active street edges
The removal of the "Boulevard" has created an undesirable section of footpath along Grey Street which has lead to a somewhat physical and physiological 'break' in the street spine. With the construction of the new BCEC building to the North, the development of this area is imperative to the extension of spine and further connection to the South Bank Peninsular.
At Grey Street the existing back-of-house zone being that of the old busway backdrop will be re-positioned to the rear of a new double height retail component and arcade footpath. The retail zone will wrap around to the north of the building (under a new function space on Podium level) to engage the laneway thus reducing the physical link from Rydges to the new BCEC. Currently the space between the new BCEC building and Rydges is truly a back of house zone that is not pleasant to passers by which has paved the way for exploration into its use. With careful reviewing of current loading and unloading operations the new retail insertion can add much life to this laneway that is intended to be an engaging space that is both pleasant to pass and experience as part of the connectivity of the two new buildings.
The new retail arcade evokes elements of the Queensland vernacular (undercroft space) and this will be enhanced with Landscape elements such as a green ceiling, low vegetation and screening to the arches which will help soften the space and reduce the volume to a human scale. The retail tenancies open fully to the street blurring the boundaries between inside and outside which in turn will provide continuous activity to this edge. Between the new retail and existing CBD café/bar there's a potential for a temporary art or performance space which will add day and night activity along with a welcomed break along the current lengthy journey. It is envisaged that this zone will also assist in providing a legible entry point to South Bank along with providing greater casual surveillance opportunities and sightlines along this section of street.
Further CPTED principals intrinsically addressed in this proposal along the streets edge include:
• eliminate concealment points and possible entrapment locations by:
• Incorporating appropriate and adequate lighting at all times of day and night to provide consistent levels of lighting.
• Closing off the area to the rear of the ramp/tank
• Providing Gate to loading dock proper, BCEC service area and fire stairs
• Using the laneway as an extension of retail
• WCs provided will have limited key access and will be closed when retail not in operation.
• Bring people out to the street at podium level – creates casual surveillance for street in general.
The pedestrian linkage along the Rydges site will encourage links to adjacent uses which in turn creates economic benefits to the greater South Bank community. The development will create diversity (in the retail) and liveliness (through the restaurant and Bars) contributing to this section of Grey Street.
On the podium level the new function rooms extend over the loading dock (including ramp/tank) which creates an element that suggests a dialog between the protruding elements of the BCEC and Rydges. The laneway created under this space will in turn serve both buildings and the retail also providing a point of difference/interest along the spine.
In summary the proposed re-development not only adds a new lease of life to the existing fabric of the building, improved amenity to its users and increased functionality, it encapsulates the vision of the corporation and strengthens the street spine that is to lead into the new area of development at the arts and cultural end of Grey Street.


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Hinesville, georgia worst place to live in america
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#364 Apr 4, 2012
you funny
#365 Apr 4, 2012
u r fn crazy
#366 Apr 25, 2012
Racism? Ive been in Hinesville for almost a year now, and havent seen it. If you think this is the worst town in america because of racism, you have apparently never been to chicago, or rockford. Racism is EVERYWHERE. Its wrong, but its the truth.
#367 May 11, 2012
The town of Hinesville has a black mayor, majority black city council and majority black school board. Both of the middle schools are named after black citizens. I'm not sure why they seem so racist.
#368 May 12, 2012
Racism is a terrible thing, nuff said.
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#369 May 22, 2012
:-) its always got to be white people are the one's that are raicest but BLACK people around here are to. At least SUM of them
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#370 May 22, 2012
yes it is
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#371 May 22, 2012
#372 May 22, 2012
I've been in Hinesville for 7 months now and I don't see any racism.
#373 May 27, 2012
What about Philadelphia, or pretty much any city in Pennsylvania?! Pennsylvania is the most racially discriminatory state, and Philadelphia is the state's worst offender!
"Pair of Socks"
Since: Dec 06
.Beats an Ace High
#374 May 28, 2012
Have not been to Ft Stewart in a few years, So no Dairy Queen White Ice cream
#375 May 28, 2012
Bout time truth out
#376 May 28, 2012
Like everyone has said there is racism everywhere, but it's up to anyone to make better decisions on how we treat each other but of course not based on ethnicity but on character. The WORLD would be a much better place...as cliche as it sounds it's the truth.
#377 Jun 4, 2012
Thank you, for pointing out those facts, considering im about to move to Hinesville, it was becoming hearing all the negative remarks about racism, but when you pointed out that there are black americans in office and schools named after them, that shows me the very opposite, only because what ever the majority of a town is, black or white, they are who vote people in office, and if the town is predominantly white with black officials running the town doesn't seem racist, and if it's predominantly black well let's be real black people can be some of the most racist people due to what they have endured, it doesn't make it right but it's true. It's the cycle of any hurt or pain. Thanks for the insight
#378 Jun 13, 2012
I will add my 5 sents along with this. I have been to many states and yes indeed, what used to be the KKK has turned the opposite way in this Dirty South. I cant even get a job anymore. If i go and the place where I apply has majority black people, guess what, I already know ahead of the interview im done. Jo knows mo here and that is the end of it. Rude pemployees, undereducated teachers. No worries, that whole deal with the kids is not better. I had to go to school countless times because my son was slammed against a locker, dry humped aso. If you have never been racist before.....GA makes it happen that you start to dislike People for a skincolor.
#380 Jul 27, 2012
You need to live in Albany Ga.for while, hinesville is tame compared to Albany.There are so many self centered and racist people all around in that town.so look around
#381 Jul 27, 2012
Albany,Ga is a racist town too all the people that live there on a permanent basis has a chip on their shoulder.Try speaking to them in a friendly manner,you get a shitty attitude from almost everyone.
#382 Dec 31, 2012
I am a mix of all and don't understand and don't want to. But I will pray for us all.
"Pair of Socks"
Since: Dec 06
.Beats an Ace High
#383 Dec 31, 2012
Jesus did not go where He was needed, He went where He was wanted, and said: Matthew
#384 Jan 29, 2013
The city of Hinesville & Ludowici are indeed smothered in racism. No it is not a surprise but it is STILL the truth. If you are not white you may never understand the difference between your lifestyle and a black persons lifestyle. SO WHAT if someone who is fed up is frustrated. SO WHAT! This entire country has been divided into pieces based on Slavery & wealth. This is what the AMERICAN people have learned black or white. What do you expect. The southern citizens are programmed to think a certain way most of the time. Keeping hatred alive and present throughout it's governing system and on down to the locals and inside of homes. Southerners owned so many slaves it's sickening. The media focuses on 12.30% of the population most of the time to delude the fact that the real barbaric race suffers far less than the victimized races. It is what it is, I find it highly annoying that white people feel the need to say that slavery has been over for many many years. NEWSFLASH. Black people suffer discrimination, racism, murder, unfair treatment, every single evil thing you could possibly think of TODAY. Why? Because they are black. It doesn't matter if you have a double masters degree or a six figure job. If the color of your skin is anything other than white guess what? You are undermined and judged b/c of it. So don't say it's oer when it's clearly not. TODAY, black people fight for equality and individualism. It doesn't matter what happens, racism will always be an unfortunate part of AMERICA.
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Every Friday Evening
Friday Wine & Cheese Tastings
115 West Washington Street
5-9pm. Complimentary Tastings; Ages 21 and older.
Learn about the wines you love and what food pairings are best. C3Vino offers gourmet foods, wine and beer. Daily soup and sandwich specials – carryout only.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Building
300 Carolina Road
10am-4pm, Open to the Public
The Friends of the Library hold a monthly book sale, the revenue of which is used to support library programs. Peruse thousands of used books, magazines, movies and more. Prices: Paperbacks (Fiction) - $0.50 per inch, Softcovers - $0.50, Hardcovers - $1 , Children's - $0.50 per inch, DVDs - $2 , Music CDs - $1 , Audio Books on CD - $2 , Audio Books on Cassette - $1, Other items specially priced.
Historic Obici House
On the grounds of Sleepy Hole Golf Course
4700 Sleepy Hole Road
Come and enjoy the first ladies night out at The Historic Obici House. There will be vendors here to show off that they sell and heavy hors d'oeuvres to satisfy your palate.
If you would like to show or advertise your product please call and speak to Shannon. Please call and make your reservation to join us! Shannon Eberhardt at firstname.lastname@example.com, 757.538.0336.
Suffolk Farmers' Market
524 North Main Street
9am-2pm. Free and open to the public.
Stop by the Suffolk Farmers' Market on the first Saturday of the month for live music, kiddie fun, exhibits, workshops and more!
Suffolk Art Gallery
118 Bosley Avenue
10am-5pm, Tuesday-Saturday; Open until 8pm, Thursday; 1-5pm, Sunday.
757.514.7284 or 757.925.0448
Suffolk Art Gallery is hosting one of several exhibits of Photographs by Matt Eich. The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art in Virginia Beach is mounting a major exhibition of this rising star in contemporary photography. Matt was a former Suffolk Art League student scholarship winner.
River Stone Chophouse
8032 Harbour View Boulevard
12-4pm. Wine tasting tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
Tickets can be purchased at River Stone Chophouse or Vintage Tavern, the Suffolk Humane office (4300 Nansemond Parkway), Suffolk and at Mike Duman Auto Sales (2300 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk).
Owners of M & M Hospitality Group, River Stone Chophouse and Vintage Tavern, will sponsor the second annual Passion for Paws, an outdoor picnic and wine tasting to benefit Suffolk Humane, on Sunday, September 8 at the Riverstone Chophouse, 8032 Harbour View Blvd, Suffolk, from 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. This family and dog friendly event will feature wonderful picnic food, fabulous wines, live music, dog costume contest, children's activities, vendors, a silent auction and a wine auction and more. Enjoy an action-packed afternoon with your best friend (human and/or canine!) and help support Suffolk Humane and its mission to help homeless pets. Well-behaved, vaccinated dogs are welcome and can get in free with a paying human.
Don't have a best friend? You can find one at the event. Adoptable animals will be available, too! Tickets are $15.00 adult/$8.00 children 10 and under in advance and $20 adult/$8.00 children 10 and under day of the event. Wine tasting tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at both restaurants, the Suffolk Humane office, 4300 Nansemond Parkway, Suffolk and at Mike Duman Auto Sales, 2300 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk. People may attend without purchasing food or wine tickets.
Passion for Paws Chair Teresa Mullins promises the event will be fun for everyone, "Last year's inaugural event was such a success. People keep asking us when we will have another. They love being able to bring the entire family, including their four-legged children to a wonderful outdoor event, and we are excited to announce the second one." Mullins continued, "We have moved the event from the summer to the fall, and we look forward to an even bigger crowd turning out to help the community's homeless pets, enjoy an afternoon with their pets and enjoy great food and wine and maybe take home some wonderful auction items."
Sleepy Hole Golf Course
4700 Sleepy Hole Road
9:30am. $50 per player
757.538.4100 (pro shop)
Riddick's Folly House Museum
510 North Main Street
10am, 11:30am, 1pm & 2:30pm. Free.
Reservations required.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet "Felicity," an independent girl growing up in Colonial Virginia on the brink of the Revolutionary War. Program includes stories, crafts and light refreshments. Recommended for ages 5-11 and participants must be accompanied by an adult. Number of programs is subject to change.
Main Street in Downtown Historic Suffolk
11am-5pm. Free and open to the public.
Suffolk Parks & Recreation, 757.514.7627
Come enjoy fabulous food, contests, live music, kids' activities and games, crafters & vendors and much more! In the early days of every September since 2007, Suffolk's historic downtown area has been transformed into one of the Hampton Roads region's premier events. Over 3,400 annual visitors discover a unique street festival like no other. Welcome to Taste of Suffolk! With over two full city blocks jam-packed with all-day entertainment, savory tastes and sweet treats from the best citywide restaurants and eateries, specialty vendors, fun contests, varied children's activities and a new vehicle exhibition, Taste of Suffolk offers you the energy and excitement of a day-long open-air extravaganza.
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
110 West FInney Avenue
Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm. Free and open to the public.
The City of Suffolk and Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts are pleased to present the exhibit, "A Century of Planters in Suffolk: 100 Years of Planters Memorabilia," commemorating a century old commitment Planters has made to the Suffolk community. Featuring various Planters collectibles, the exhibit includes items dating back to the early 20th Century and is comprised of collections and contributions made by Scott and Angel Schmitz of Laurel, Maryland, along with local contributors, Tommy O'Connor, Robert Babb and the City of Suffolk. Additionally, the exhibit showcases a pictorial reflection of the life and marketing talents of Mr. Amedeo Obici, Founder of Planters Peanuts.
Hilton Garden Inn Riverfront
100 East Constance Rd.
10am-3pm. Free and open to the public.
The Suffolk Lifestyle Expo feature special programs and demonstrations including: Chair massages by Organic Ergonomics; Zumba demonstration by C-Fit Studio; Line dancing demonstration by Lake Prince Woods. Discussions: Paul D. Camp Community College Career Development staff talk about hot jobs in today's market Cedar Point County Club assistant golf professionals talk about having the right golf clubs in your bag. Door prizes and children's activities. Sponsored by Lake Prince Woods, Cross Realty, BB&T, Suffolk News-Herald, Home Instead Senior Care and the Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront.
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
110 West Finney Avenue
7:30pm. $20 ($5 discount for seniors, military, police, fire and students)
757.923.2900 box office
Bill Jenkins and the Virginia Mountain Boys have been performing in various capacities for over 40 years! He has played on the White House lawn and performed for the National Press Club among other prestigious venues. The most modern tunes you will hear them sing or play are at least 70 years old, except for a few written by Bill himself. They sing and play the REAL OLDIES !!!
In their perfomances, they bring to life the authentic music of the Appalachian Mountains from the earliest settlers up to, and including, a few of the beginning Bluegrass favorites. The ballads they sing are undiluted and raw like the emotions they bring forth.
(Featuring the full Rocky Hock Opry Band)
King's Fork High School Auditorium
351 King's Fork Rd.
Doors Open at 6:30pm. $10 per person.
757.925.4541; 757.539.9988; 757.621.3676
Enjoy the music and comedy of The Statler Brothers, The Oak Ridge Boys, Alabama along with gospel and pop music as performed by the Rocky Hock "Opry Boys Quartet." Presented as a Fundraiser by the Nansemond River Pilot Club.
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
110 West Finney Avenue
7pm. $55 per person for SCCA members; $60 per person for non-members.
Enjoy a live and silent auction, exceptional cuisine paired with perfect wine and live entertainment by the Jimmy Masters Trio. Dress in your best denim! Adults 21and older only. Tickets required.


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Report: New twist to Chris Andersen Internet crimes case?
More than 24 hours after Chris "Birdman" Andersen's home was searched and property seized in an ongoing Internet crimes case against children, the Denver Nugget's legal team is suggesting he's the victim of extortion, The Denver Post and The Associated Press reported.
Douglas County (Colo.) Sheriff's Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigators seized property from Andersen's home in Larkspur, about 40 miles south of Denver, on Thursday.
But Colin Bresee, an attorney for Andersen, said in a statement that professional athletes are "routinely targeted," and that the media has speculated Andersen is a suspect rather than a victim.
In the statement, Bresee suggested that a woman from California has attempted to get items of value from the 33-year-old basketball player, and that the woman's mother wrote in an email that she wanted him "to pay for everything on her Amazon wish list, 5K for her bedding stuff and her victoria secret wish list."
Deputies did say they have been investigating Andersen since February 2012 on a referral from a California law-enforcement agency. The unit investigating Andersen covers child pornography, Internet luring and child predators.
The statement:
"A female fan in 2010 mailed Mr. Andersen multiple letters and included several photos in which she was scantily clad. Chris and this woman communicated with each other and in 2011, this woman, who represented herself as 21 years of age, flew to Colorado, showing her required identification. After leaving Colorado, she became upset at his lack of interest. In 2012, she threatened to retaliate if he did not provide financial remuneration."
The statement ends, "Mr. Andersen has been fully cooperative with the authorities. The investigation is expected to take three weeks. We're confident it will show that Chris did not engage in any criminal conduct."
Andersen was not arrested in connection with the investigation, and an arrest is not imminent, sheriff's spokesperson Deborah Sherman said, adding it typically takes several weeks to a month for investigators to collect evidence from the seized items.
"We're sifting through property recovered to figure what, if any crimes, have been committed," said another sheriff's spokesperson, Sgt. Ron Hanavan.
He also said the sheriff's office will announce the results of their investigation, including whether investigators decide to recommend charges against Andersen.
According to The Post, a network of more than 60 agencies across the USA share information about Internet exploitation of children.
"Think of it as a narcotics trafficking network. There may be thousands of people out there right now who have never met each other," Colorado Springs police Sgt. Bill DeHart told The Post. "If we arrest someone in Colorado Springs and that person has been in contact with people across the United States, we'll send out those leads."
The Post, citing "Colorado Revised Statutes," outlined in greater detail the activities the ICAC unit covers:
• Enticement: Convincing a child to enter a secluded place for sexual contact.
• Internet luring: Setting up a meeting with a child for sex through Internet chat or text messages.
• Sexual exploitation: Asking a child to produce sexual images of themselves or possessing, publishing or trading those images.
• Procurement of a child: Offering, arranging or making available a child for sexual exploitation.
• Internet sexual exploitation: Convincing a child to perform sexual acts or reveal intimate parts over a computer or other data network.
Again, authorities gave no specifics to why they are investigating Andersen, who cooperated when deputies came to his home Thursday, Sherman said.
"He did cooperate. He spoke with deputies," she said.
Sherman said items typically seized by the unit include computers, hard drives, and thumb drives, although she said she could not provide details on what items were seized from Andersen's home, citing the ongoing investigation.
KUSA-TV reported investigators said the evidence is being taken to the FBI's regional computer forensics lab, which looks at cellphones, cameras and computers. The lab has a backlog of computers awaiting analysis by investigators who retrieve information, find out where additional information might be stored on other servers, as well as determine who used the computer.
Mark Bryant, who serves as Andersen's agent and attorney, told the Associated Press: "At this time, I respect the process and I have no further comment to protect the integrity of everyone involved. We'll proceed from there."
The Nuggets on Thursday said in a statement:
"The Denver Nuggets are aware of today's media reports involving forward/center Chris Andersen. It involves a legal investigation and we are awaiting further details. Chris has been excused from all team-related activities indefinitely as he deals with the reported investigation. Per team policy, the Nuggets will not comment on any ongoing legal circumstance involving any player or employee."
Authorities said the serving of the warrant on the day of a Nuggets playoff game was simply coincidence.
Andersen, 33, is in his 10th NBA season and seventh with the Nuggets but played sparingly this year. He averaged 5.3 points and 4.6 rebounds in the regular season and hadn't played in the postseason.
Before Thursday's win, coach George Karl addressed the media:
"I'm at a stage where I don't know enough information. … One thing I will say, I trust Chris. In my years with him, he's been fantastic and I think he's really grown as a person. We're going to support him and stand by him."
Asked if Andersen is out for the playoffs, Karl said he didn't know exactly what had been discussed by management.
Karl said he spoke to Andersen for five or 10 minutes after shootaround in the morning.
"He was emotional. I didn't want to spend a lot of time on that. I wanted Masai (Ujiri, executive vice president of basketball operations) and Josh (Kroenke, club president) to take care of that," Karl said.
Karl said it wouldn't be a distraction for the team, then was asked if it were fair to Andersen not to be playing given he hasn't been arrested or charged.
"I think it's difficult for Bird right now not playing and then this, I'm sure it's real difficult for him," Karl said. "Bird, I've said before and I'll say it again, I think he's been dealt a bad hand by me. For a guy that's played great basketball for me and the Nuggets over the years, he's been kind of been phased out because of the youth movement in the middle of the season.
"It's not always fair. I personally think Bird's a very good basketball player. He can play for many NBA teams. He can play for us someday if the situation opens itself up again."
Neighbors who live in Andersen's quiet Lakespur neighborhood told Denver's KUSA-TV he's a nice guy who always takes time out for the kids.
"He's a sweet guy. He kept to himself and he was always stopping off and playing horse, the basketball game, with kids if they were playing outside. Always very nice to our grandson and we had no reason to think negatively of him at all," Vicki MacKinnon, a neighbor, said.
MacKinnon has lived next to Andersen for years. She says she never thought he would have a run-in with law enforcement.
"I was surprised, very surprised. I saw the cop cars here this morning," MacKinnon said.
Nicknamed "Birdman" for his sometimes outrageous hair style, Andersen has been known for helping out children's charities in Denver and New Orleans, where he played with the Hornets from 2004-08.
According to the Nuggets' media guide, he raised money for Mount Saint Vincent, a home for troubled and abused children in the Denver area, and was honored at the home's 2009 Silver Bell Ball.
Sister Amy Willcott, Mount Saint Vincent's executive director, is on vacation in California until Monday. A receptionist who would identify herself only as "Mary" told USA TODAY Sports that in the executive director's absence, Mount Saint Vincent would have no official comment concerning Andersen.
Andersen also is involved with Alliance for Choice in Education, which provides scholarships for low-income families to use in private schools. His middle name is Claus, and he dressed up as Santa to raise money for ACE in 2009, according to his media guide bio.
Jonathan Tee, ACE's chief of operations, issued a statement:
"ACE Scholarships has no comment on the reported investigation. In regard to Mr. Andersen's involvement with ACE Scholarships, he has financially supported our organization in the past, and in 2009 he attended two functions at ACE partner private schools in Denver that were also attended by ACE staff and supervised by school officials."
Andersen also helped with hunger initiatives while with New Orleans.
Contributing: Vicki Michaelis in Denver; Rachel Shuster, Andy Gardiner in McLean, Va.
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Kristen Stewart in Talks for "Focus" with Ben Affleck
Already proving she has staying power after "Twilight" ends, Kristen Stewart is being considered to star opposite Ben Affleck in "Focus."
The Warner Bros. picture involves a veteran con-man (Affleck) who becomes romantically involved with a newcomer and finds the relationship challenged by their illegal activities. When they meet again down the line, the complications have long-lasting effects.
Directors Glenn Ficarra and John Requa will helm the project, which is currently only in pre-production.
In other KStew news, on Thursday she announced with the President of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association that pal Jodie Foster would be receiving the Cecil B. DeMille award at the Golden Globes.
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I believe Wiz 7 had an automap, but you actually had to go through the woods near the beginning section and find it, and have a few points in mapping before you could use it (maybe thats what you meant by lack of efficiency though?)
You begin the journey outside the New City. Start of by going into the pit close by. Then find a passage in the forest which leads to the Sea of Sorrows, you should find a chest with a journey map kit.


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Cosma Shalizi, Carnegie Mellon University.
We present a new, non-parametric forecasting method for data where continuous values are observed discretely in space and time. Our method, "light-cone reconstruction of states" (LICORS), uses physical principles to identify predictive states which are local properties of the system, both in space and time. LICORS discovers the number of predictive states and their predictive distributions automatically, and consistently, under mild assumptions on the data source. This leads to a natural measure of local predictive complexity, which can be used for automatic pattern discovery. Our work provides applied researchers with a new, highly automatic method to analyze and forecast spatio-temporal data. This is joint work with Georg Goerg (http://arxiv.org/abs/1206.2398)
Cosma Shalizi is an associate professor in the Department of Statistics at Carnegie Mellon University, where he is also affiliated with the Machine Learning Department and the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition, and is an external faculty member of the Santa Fe Institute. He has a bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley and a Ph.D. from UW-Madison, both in physics. He works on non-parametrics prediction for time series and spatial dynamics, power law distributions, network modeling, Bayesian asymptotics, macroeconomic forecasting, neuroscience, causal inference and ensemble methods. He blogs athttp://bactra.org/weblog/ .


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Former Lady Vol Nicole Smith is becoming one step closer to punching her LPGA card as she tied for 23rd at the Vidalia Championship over the weekend.
Smith carded a 5-over par 221 total to contribute to her top-10 ranking on the Volvik Race for the Card money list. She currently is ranked ninth on the list with one tournament remaining, the Daytona Beach Invitational presented by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University next weekend.
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Enjoy the tranquility and awe of the desert by getting to the most atmospheric spots either on foot, by camel, or by jeep. Guides who are familiar with every rock, dune, and trail take you on a private camping trip outside of Caravans Camp and into the wild of the desert for one night or several, depending on your interests. The logistics such as gear, tents, and food are taken care of by the guides so you can enjoy the atmosphere without preoccupation. The simple and hygienic meals they cook for you are traditional favorites, with ingredients and flavors authentic to the region
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Patch and seal: How you can repair crumbling driveway
By Mike McClintock, Special to Tribune Newspapers
June 14, 2010
Most driveways are made of asphalt, and — just like many highways — need periodic maintenance to fill cracks, patch potholes and eventually to reseal the surface. When you're the one-person road crew, try these DIY versions of highway repairs on your stretch of blacktop. Repairs Cracks. After brushing out loose material, fill deep cracks with compacted sand to within a half inch of the surface, and apply a bead of asphalt crack filler with a...
Pothole jobs program
May 5, 2014
Potholes might be a blessing to the inner city and its environs this summer. With a shortage of manpower to mend such potholes, though the funds exist, why not recruit inner city youth? Current municipal laborers could be recruited to tutor students in the city's worst areas to mend such a ubiquitous problem. Each alderman has a surplus fund reserved to use at his or her discretion. Why not take part of those funds or even campaign reserves and hire local students to help eliminate such an urban hazard...
Pothole jobs program
May 5, 2014
Potholes might be a blessing to the inner city and its environs this summer. With a shortage of manpower to mend such potholes, though the funds exist, why not recruit inner city youth? Current municipal laborers could be recruited to tutor students in the city's worst areas to mend such a ubiquitous problem. Each alderman has a surplus fund reserved to use at his or her discretion. Why not take part of those funds or even campaign reserves and hire local students to help eliminate such an urban hazard...
Chicago man finds humor - and commerce - in potholes
By Vikki Ortiz Healy and Tribune reporter
April 15, 2014
Looking for that perfect souvenir to remember Chicago at this time of year? A Chicago entrepreneur has enjoyed surprising success after creating The Pothole Store, a tongue-in-cheek website selling pothole earrings ($3.99); pothole snow globes ($11.99); and the most popular item: a certificate of ownership for the Chicago pothole of your choice ($6.99). "I think Chicagoans, we wear our imperfections like a badge of honor," said Dave Stern, 50, whose website, at ...
The politics of potholes
April 4, 2014
The April 2 editorial " Asking for potholes ," doesn't follow its argument to the logical conclusion. Unfortunately, politicians are far-sighted, but their vision is neither public welfare nor lower taxes. Their long-term goal is simple: re-election. With our tax dollars, politicians directly purchase a swath of worker votes in the asphalt, concrete and highway businesses. Less durable roads do mean more contracts, but that money goes to laborers that vote for the same politicians year in and...
The politics of potholes
April 4, 2014
The April 2 editorial " Asking for potholes ," doesn't follow its argument to the logical conclusion. Unfortunately, politicians are far-sighted, but their vision is neither public welfare nor lower taxes. Their long-term goal is simple: re-election. With our tax dollars, politicians directly purchase a swath of worker votes in the asphalt, concrete and highway businesses. Less durable roads do mean more contracts, but that money goes to laborers that vote for the same politicians year in and...
It all starts with potholes
By Frank Schell
January 6, 2012
What can you say about a pothole that was filled — that it took an entire city to do the job? As the Tribune's Jon Hilkevitch ably reports, more than 600,000 potholes were filled by the city of Chicago in 2011. That is about 1,640 potholes a day — more than 200 an hour or three potholes a minute assuming an eight-hour, five-day work week, to be even more exacting. As we contemplate these remarkable statistics, almost as dazzling as the very scale of the universe, in chemistry the number...
Pothole damage claims pile up in Chicago
By Hal Dardick and Clout Street
April 3, 2014
The recent brutal winter weather continues to take a chunk out of the city's pocketbook, as claims for vehicles damaged when they hit potholes more than doubled for the year. More than 1,000 claims were filed with the City Council at its Wednesday meeting. That brought the total since Jan. 1 to 1,874, compared to a total of 2,426 for the previous three years combined, according to city records. It's too early impossible to know precisely how much those claims will cost the city...
Winter weather inevitably leads to potholes
By Karen Ann Cullotta, Tribune reporter
January 15, 2014
Potholes - perhaps the most visible after-effect of a battering of snow, cold, ice and salt - have begun to show up on Wilmette and Winnetka streets. But at Forrest's Duxler Complete Auto Care in Wilmette, owner Glenn Moak said it will probably be a couple of weeks before his business on Green Bay Road sees a spike in repairs for flat tires and bent rims as a result of driving over potholes. "There's usually about a week to 10-day lag time between a deep freeze and sudden thaw,...
Making potholes into art
Christopher Borrelli
March 31, 2014
It's officially spring. We're deep into pothole season, which, like other holiday seasons, seems to grow longer every year. This pothole season could be the longest yet. Potholes are out of control. The Chicago Department of Transportation said last month that pothole complaints have tripled in the past year; and since New Year's Day alone, the city has filled more than 350,000 potholes. And because, according to CDOT, which assumes there are at least five unreported potholes for each reported pothole,...
City says weather helping war on potholes
By Kristen Mack and John Byrne and Tribune reporters
February 22, 2012
With a little help from Mother Nature and a new strategy for filling potholes, the city says it has reduced the backlog of requests to fix bumps in the road. The warmer-than-usual winter has meant fewer swings in freezing and thawing temperatures, reducing the number of new potholes popping up across Chicago, said Gabe Klein, the city's transportation commissioner. "We're having a mild winter, which is great, that's helping us," Klein said. Crews filled nearly 620,000...
Potholes still line Cubs road to recovery
By Mark Gonzales, Chicago Tribune reporter
March 29, 2014
Between the buzz around Javier Baez and Kris Bryant and the uncertain future of Jeff Samardzija is a path of promise that suffered its share of potholes and detours of doom last summer. For the Cubs to steer back on that road of recovery - where at least the baseball department can develop a solid core of players while the business side tries to land lucrative media deals and resolve its acrimonious relationship with rooftop owners - the likes of Starlin Castro, Anthony Rizzo and...
Funny ways to fill potholes
March 28, 2010
A few unconventional ways to fill potholes: •A band of Canadian residents in the Leader, Saskatchewan, area protested a pockmarked strip of highway by posing nude inside some of the worst potholes and featuring the images in a 2007 calendar. The provincial government ultimately agreed to fix the crumbling roadway. And the calendar sold 3,000 copies at $20 each, according to the Canadian Press. •A New York highway supervisor who filled potholes for a living began photographing them...
Westmont streets in need of repair
By Joseph Ruzich, Special to the Tribune
March 28, 2014
The cold and snowy winter has taken a toll on many streets in Westmont. "We have a pretty significant pothole problem going on," Public Works Director Stephen May told trustees at a village board meeting on March 20. "Every moment (during business hours) a hot patcher crew is out there patrolling all the streets and … (filling in the potholes). " May pointed to several factors that are contributing to the pothole problem in the community and local region including frequent snow plowing...
Candidates must steer clear of political potholes
Jules Witcover and Tribune Media Services
June 5, 2012
WASHINGTON -- There is one point in the current presidential campaign about which both President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney agree: that the central issue is the role of the federal government. Should its powers be used aggressively to cope with the current economic stall, or should it get out of the way and let the competitive forces of the free enterprise system work their will? The president argues that further stimulus is required but is blocked by...
Chicago to ratchet up road resurfacing
By Jon Hilkevitch, Tribune reporter
March 13, 2014
Road resurfacing this year along Chicago's busiest streets will jump by more than one-third beyond the city's previous plans, to 85 miles total, in response to the rash of potholes forming faster than patching crews can repair them, officials will announce Thursday. The Chicago Department of Transportation's response to the punishing winter is part of its yearlong plan to resurface 333 miles of city streets and alleys, which city officials estimate will cost $184 million to $240 million.
If KFC can fix potholes in Louisville, what in Chicago could have a corporate sponsor?
By Tribune staff
March 28, 2009
Times are tough. Our government is practically shaking a paper cup with loose change on the bottom. Should we, then, turn to corporate sponsorship? The city of Louisville is doing just that. KFC has offered to pick up the tab to repair the city's potholes. In exchange, according to a company release, "Every patched pothole comes with the Colonel's very own stamp of approval." In other words, an advertisement. So what in Chicago can use...
Emanuel wrestling with pothole problem
By John Byrne and Bill Ruthhart and Clout St
March 11, 2014
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I need advice and information on how to NOT get the PKU test done on my next child. I refused the test in the hospital with my son (california) and got CPS called on me. What are my rights? Is the test mandatory. I am planning my UC and if I take my child to the pedi or naturopath are they going to push the test on me? What can I say to get out of it? I will be UCing in Nevada.
Hmm, what are your reasons for not wanting it? Are you just trying to avoid the PKU test or the entire newborn metabolic screening?
If your child does have one of these rare life threatening metabolic disorders, wouldn't you want to know early?
My DD ('08) was flagged for galactosemia after this screening. She is a carrier for the Duarte variant. However, if she were a full galactosemic, she wouldn't have been able to have breastmilk (or many other things). If it weren't for the screening, we never would have known.
Please, I don't mean any offense. I just see this as one of the few things "they" do that I agree with.
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Some of the disorders they test for are extremely common--I personally know 3 familes who had babies with congenital hypothyroisim. I would never skip the PKU for that reason. What reason do you have for not wanting the test? I have been on MDC a long time and have never heard a compelling reason to forgo the PKU.
Some of the disorders they test for are extremely common--I personally know 3 familes who had babies with congenital hypothyroisim. I would never skip the PKU for that reason. What reason do you have for not wanting the test? I have been on MDC a long time and have never heard a compelling reason to forgo the PKU.
Ditto as springbabes...and I live in a totally different state! A small dose of cheap drug ensures that these children turn into perfectly normal adults, rather than mentally delayed people who need full support their whole lives. Sure the test isn't pleasant, but it's over quickly and saves lots of lives.
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I did not ask your opinions, though I appreciate them. I realize most people want the PKU or find it necessary. I do not want the test for MY child. If you have advice that could help me I would appreciate it.
Hmm... I'm not sure how you can get out of it. I might be wrong but I think it is the law that you have the PKU test done. I remember asking something like this a couple year ago with my last pregnancy and I believe that is the answer I got. I don't know anything else. I can understand why you don't want the PKU test done though. You shouldn't have to do anything to your baby that you don't want to.
I'll probably have it done myself as I don't want to get in any trouble about it. I wouldn't want to risk my family over it.There are other things I would stand firmly on though. I think try searching the net for PKU exemption forms for your state. I doubt they exist but, like I said, I might be wrong. HTH
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So, in short, I think you are worried about nothing.
BUT, I agree with the pp, I have never heard a good reason for skipping the newborn screening. I could understand delaying for 3 or so days, but not skipping it. It provides so much useful information that can make real differences in the quality and length of life for those affected by the screened disorders.
I had a home birth, and my midwife didn't do PKU tests, I had to have it done later at the ped. I didn't get it done right away because we moved when DD2 was 2 weeks old to a different state. I guess the state gets your info when you register the out of hospital birth and get the birth certificate, and it is the law that you have to have it done. I don't know why it is, or how to get out of it. I didn't oppose it. I got many letters telling me that I needed to have it done. I also got phone calls telling me to get it done. I was planning on it, I just hadn't had a chance yet with moving and all. I ended up getting it done for free at the health department when she was 1 month old.
If you are having a UC, who exactly is going to be forcing you to do a PKU test? You won't have a health care provider and neither a hcp nor a PKU test is required to file for a birth certificate. Going to a doctor post birth, they will probably not even ask if you have had it done.
So, in short, I think you are worried about nothing.
BUT, I agree with the pp, I have never heard a good reason for skipping the newborn screening. I could understand delaying for 3 or so days, but not skipping it. It provides so much useful information that can make real differences in the quality and length of life for those affected by the screened disorders.
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It depends what state you live in. Look up the state laws concerning newborn metabolic screening. You could also call your local health dept. and ask some innocuous questions--but be prepared to hear misinformation. Do your own research. As a pp mentioned, there might be a waiver or exemption form you can sign. Of course your local climate will determine if signing a waiver gets you off the hook as a responsible citizen, or alerts the powers-that-be to your presence.
thanks ladies. Is there a time frame that they do it in? If I were to miss that window of testing opportunity? I am going to do some more research online. When I gave birth in California they gave me a pamphlet that clearly stated I could decline the test for a religious reasons, but when I told the nurse I refused the test for religious reasons they called CPS on me. I just wanted to see if anyone had any experience with it I appreciate all the feedback thanks!
IMO you are endangering you're child for no reason...it's just a test it doesn't hurt her (except a little foot prick). I don't think a possibility of death out weighs a foot prick...
my DD had hers done at 1 m/o b/c the first test apparently didn't have enough blood. If you are worried about taking her to the Dr so young or something I think you could delay it a bit...
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As the mother of a child with a metabolic disorder, I am always saddened when I hear of people purposely avoiding the newborn screening. Sometimes waiting a few more days, or until the 2 week ped. visit can be dangerous to a child's health. I know you are not seeking opinions but I urge you to reconsider. I never thought it would happen to our family either...
WOW!! I can't believe some of these responses!!! What they test for are very very rare things and the benefits do not outweigh the risks for some people.
In my state, you just have to sign a waver, although for MANY homebirthing families, nothing is signed. I have five children and only the first was tested and only because I accidently gave birth at the hospital. The rest weren't tested. My midwife gave me everything for the birth certficate and because she did the full newborn exams, we didn't even go in to the pedi until they were much older and actually sick.
I wouldn't think that a naturopath would push anything on you although I imagine a ped would. Good luck!!
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WOW!! I can't believe some of these responses!!! What they test for are very very rare things and the benefits do not outweigh the risks for some people.
In my state, you just have to sign a waver, although for MANY homebirthing families, nothing is signed. I have five children and only the first was tested and only because I accidently gave birth at the hospital. The rest weren't tested. My midwife gave me everything for the birth certficate and because she did the full newborn exams, we didn't even go in to the pedi until they were much older and actually sick.
I wouldn't think that a naturopath would push anything on you although I imagine a ped would. Good luck!!
and what are the risks exactly?
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I guess the risk some people are concerned about is the way blood is collected, or the consequence of knowing about a metabolic disorder, such as needing a special diet etc.
Most of the tests on the newborn screen can be accomplished without actually digesting or metabolizing, so you theoretically could send the screen on cord blood. Some would not be picked up. There are other ways to collect the blood, such as a venous draw that would not cause as much injury as a heel prick. The reason there are laws is people view it as a right of the individual child to have a life with full mental capacity, and finding out about metabolic disorders early and treating appropriately, will prevent the loss of cognitive abilities. The most concerning disorders are the ones picked up early if the test is done at 24 hrs from first meal to 2-3 days.
It seems there is some misconception about the treatment always being interruption of breastfeeding. Even with PKU disease some breastfeeding is acceptable as long as the levels are not too high. For a child with metabolic disorder, the byproducts of digesting food can act like poisons disturbing the normal function of the body and mind. Most of us would never poison our own children, if your kid has galactosemia or something similar, that is what allowing the disorder to go undiagnosed or treated would do.
To the OP, I guess many parents are having difficulty what problem you have with the newborn screens, most of them have been prompted by strong advocacy of parents who don't want other people to go through watching their children suffer needlessly.
I'm curious as well. If there are risks, I definitely want to be aware of them to weigh my options.
Obviously, poking an infant isn't exactly a fun time, but I don't see any risks. It's not like you're introducing or injecting anything into the infant's body (like vitamin K, eye goop, or vaccines.)
I blog about our life with food allergies and eosinophilic disorders.
This looks like it might have some good information http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/pku.html
I've only skimmed it, but there may be some discussion of the legality in various states.
I believe (though I'm not speaking for the OP here) that some of the concerns with the test are quite a high rate of false positives, which very often lead unnecessarily to the cessation of breastfeeding, plus all the other stress and trauma that come with that, not to mention that it is a very painful procedure for the baby, and has the potential to introduce infection.
The typical time to do it in the US is before hospital discharge, so about 24-48 hours - which is one of the reasons for the false positives. A test done at 6-8 days (as is normal here in the UK) is much less likely to yield a false positive.
People might consider heel lancing (it is not a poke) to be very painful. They often have to squeeze the foot aggressively to get blood out. It can take up to 30 minutes if you have a dehydrated baby.
Government keeping the DNA for testing. There are people who believe the government coerces people to participate in genetic screening and are violating people's personal privacy.
The high false positive rate on certain tests within the newborn screen.
Repeat testing if testing is invalid for being done too soon.
I understand that these might not be "risks" for some, and I respect that. However, coming onto a thread where the OP is asking for advice on HER needs and then criticizing her for her decision isn't right.
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I know , that there is only a certain time frame , where you can do the test , starting at about 24 hours after birth and ending about 72 hours afterwards .
So , if you don´t have it done at that time , it´s too late anyway . However , I hope you realize , that if your child has one of the problems , they test for , you can be in a WHOLE LOT of trouble if you have refused the test ?
Plus , like someone mentioned , it´s a totally different story from Vitamin K and all that other stuff , they put INTO a baby , and to some of that I am opposed to as well , but I know a family , who had not done the test and ended up with a brain-damaged son , who died when he was only five , because he had one of those metabolic disorders , that didn´t get recognised until the damage was already done and they could have prevented all of it with the test and after getting the results , by putting him on a special diet right away .
I personally couldn´t live with myself , if I caused suffering like that to my baby , simply to stick to my principles .
Maybe , that´s just me , but a healthy child is the most important goal , even if I have to go the modern medicine route , and I am definitely very adamant about making informed choices , I don´t believe a doctor is right , simply because they are a doctor and I don´t let people talk me into things , simply because "that´s the way , it´s done"
But not everyting about modern medicine is bad , some things , like early tests and the resulting proper treatment , if necessary , are a blessing
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So I just did a quick search of the law in CA regarding PKU testing. It seems that it is the only mandatory testing that does not require informed consent. It is listed under California Health & Safety Code 124980. I would suggest that if you prefer not to have PKU testing and also do not wish CPS to be called (an unpleasant experience...) I would recommend you claim religious reasons and have a letter written from your religious leader (if you have one) asserting this in advance of childbirth. I am not certain it makes a difference, but I suppose it's worth a shot. If you're truly concerned about this, I would consult with an attorney who can give you detailed advice. Good luck!
(f) No testing, except initial screening for phenylketonuria (PKU) and other diseases that may be added to the newborn screening program, shall require mandatory participation, and no testing programs shall require restriction of childbearing, and participation in a testing program shall not be a prerequisite to eligibility for, or receipt of, any other service or assistance from, or to participate in, any other program, except where necessary to determine eligibility for further programs of diagnoses of or therapy for hereditary conditions.
(h) All participants in programs on hereditary disorders shall be protected from undue physical and mental harm, and except for initial screening for phenylketonuria (PKU) and other diseases that may be added to newborn screening programs, shall be informed of the nature of risks involved in participation in the programs, and those determined to be affected with genetic disease shall be informed of the nature, and where possible the cost, of available therapies or maintenance programs, and shall be informed of the possible benefits and risks associated with these therapies and programs.
It it not true that you have to do it within 72 hours or so of birth or not at all. In the US yes there is one PKU usually done then and then another one at 1-2 weeks. The reason being is that the first PKU should be done after 24 hours but many babies are discharged before then so another one is done. Some states just now routinely do two tests. There isn't an age limit on it, but after a while it just becomes more of a formality if there isn't health issues occurring.
I've just done one on my babies between 3-7 days usually. I could refuse one easily in CO, my babies do go to the pedi for a visit the first week, she asks if I want one or not. I've never said no, it is just about the only testing I do accept but I can tell she wouldn't hassle me if I said no. We have more then your typical doc/patient relationship though, and she ha always trusted and respected my decisions.
I have had 7 UC's and never had the PKU done. I don't take my baby to the ped right away though, in fact some of mine have never seen the ped. I only visit if there is a clear need and do not do well baby visits. Why do a ped visit unless necessary? You can state you had a HB w/ midwife and she handled the PKU. It isn't that big of a deal to get around if you do not want the test, w/o encountering a hassle.
I was in Louisiana with my first, who was born at home with a homebirth midwife. I refused the metabolic screening test, and my midwife actually did not advocate for it either. There was no problem, I never was contacted by anyone to get the test done.
This time I am in Georgia, and I will be getting the metabolic screening test done. However, there is a religious exemption in the law in GA as well. I don't know how it would play out if I actually wanted to use it.
I sympathize with your position, and I too am a bit surprised at the vehemency of some of the PPs.
This is all very interesting to me, so I did a little more research that may be of use to the OP. This article on WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/phenylketonuria-pku-test says that "A urine PKU test is done on a baby who did not have a blood test and who is older than 6 weeks", so if you can avoid it until then, it may be a decent compromise? This seems like a viable option, especially if you are planning a UC.
Well , in Germany it is usually done between the age of 24 to 72 hours , it´s the most accurate then and I trust that . I´m a biologist myself and I wnat to make sure , that I get the most definite result with something as important as my baby´s health . Plus , it´s not really a painful procedure , I watched as they did it on 4 of my kids and they only flinched a little , and even if it was uncomfortable to them , it sure beats feeling the way you do , when you have a metabolic disorder .
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Wow thank you all for the responses! I respect all your opinions, and thank you for all the information/advice. I think I may just delay the pedi visit until it is necessary.
Thanks again!
But I understand the concern. CPS, in CA IS really out of control. From what I have heard, NV is much better. I know most case workers only want to help kids, but all it takes is ONE that doesn't like you, or the way you do things, to take your baby away or start a huge legal hassle. (There have been some seriously egregious cases in San Diego lately that have made my blood boil.)
I don't think the OP's were criticizing to be negative at all, some were honestly concerned, others were curious of the risks. I know this site has a habit of deleting posts that have any dissent, but if you see something that is very dangerous, aren't you morally obligated to say something? (and the government does not keep newborns DNA.)
Eh, I'd have to likely disagree with that. I've seen plenty of stuff online that says otherwise. Not guaranteeing anything but, I think the government would have a lot to gain from keeping the dna and supposedly thrown out placentas. Just saying.
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