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PINE RIVER JOURNAL VOLUME IV, XUAIRER 4:1 THE PINE KiVER JOURNAL, PINE RIVER, CASS COUNTY, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 1939 SUB. $1.00 In County, $1.50 outside Out of the . . i Waste Basket —By— GRANT BERGSTROM BINKY WAKES GOOD AT HIS BIRTHDAY PARTY Etiquette ir? Decoration^ On Thursday and Friday of last week, Air. Vaugn of Alinneapolis, a professional decorator for conventions, etc., was busy hanging streamers and welcome signs on local business houses welcoming veterans to the convention held last Saturday and Sunday. * * * * He finally reached the establishment of our local undertaker friend and proceeded to hang the convention colors and streamers. * * * * Upon completion of the job, Mr. Brezinsky stepped out front to survey the piece of art adorning his place of business. Later, he strolled up main street and noticed that on practically every building, together with the bright colored flags, there was also a ■banner extending a welcome to the veterans. - He returned to his establishment and was disappointed when he noticed that the decorator had neglected to hang a welcome sign on his building. * ts -tt * In less itime than it tak&s to tell it, he located the decorator man and admonished h<m for his negligence. Whereupon, the irian with the banners went on in a very courteous way and explained to /him that it wasn't customary to hany "Welcome" signs on undertaking pari'ors for visiting veterans—especially when tWey we|re out 'enjoying themselves So the utmost. * * * * Speaking of conventions, we have certainly had a fine run of convention weather this week—rain every day. Only folks in Pine River can i appreciate this bit of sarcasm. rt * * * Hide all your valuables folks, and learn a good spiel about what you don't own—tlie village assessor is on the loose again. He stopped in at the Journal office the other day for a list of the personal property taxes and said that he had already startJl the job. rt rt * rt H. M. Leef, the assessor mail, has been doing this job for several years and during our short span in Pine River, we have heard nary a complaint on Hank's appraisals so we must conclude that he is doing a very satisfactory job. rt rt rt rt We read an article the other evening concerning the trial of a Slav artist and architect who was arrested in Spain for designing and decorating cruel torture cells, during the recent uprising in that nation. * * * * It stated that the cells were so constructed that the prisone.r coull neither lie down nor sit down for more than a minute at a time as the concrete bed was made on a slant as were the chairs. * rt rt * In addition to this, he painted odd shaped cubes on the walls and grotesque circles which danced before tne inmates eyes and in many instances caused blindness ana insanity. rt rt * * These are much unlike the cells which were added to the armory last week to take care of village disturbers of the peace—and if they see any "pink elephants" on the walls, it will he no fault of the cells. Don Sherwood of Bemidji Sunday at his home here. spent JUNE IS DAIRY MONTH Ed. note: The following,item was clipped from a Clifornia paper: Binky Hill, 7, made good* this afternoon when- his mythical "birthday party" developed into the real thing— thanks to his aunt and uncle and his mother and father. Binky, whose full name is Harold L. Hill Jr., arrived last April from Walker, Alinn., at the home of his aunt and uncle, Air. and Airs. Burl Rrubaker, 2940 Gawthorne avenue. But he wasn't going to lose out on his birthday party. Going about the neighborhood, Binky invited four jr five boys to come to the party. He was 7 vears old Sunday, but he told his little guests to come to the home of his aunt last Saturday. When mothers of the children inquired about the party, no one was more surprised than the Brubakers or the Hills. But they decided they couldn't '.et Binky down, and set the party for this afternoon. PINE RIVER WINS FROM HACK. IN SLUGFEST SUN. COOP. CREAMERY FOR PINE RIVER NOW ASSURED Reports from John G. Norman, Pres ident of the local creamery, are to the effect that tlie work of signing up shares for the creamery is progress ing rapidly, with a special drive on for next week. All farmers wishing to co-operate with the Board in speeding iip the work, will be taken care of at the creamery on Saturday. The Board eanestly requests the co-operation of all shareholders and patrons in carrying on the work of reorganization. The sooner this work is completed the sooner we shall all receive benefits from it. On Wednesday, Thursday and Fri- ay of next week, Air. Aldrich. cooper arise specialist and Farm Security Supervisor of Grand Rapids, will visit several communities in this area to aid in the signing.up of stock holders. One or two evening meetings will also be held. Interested farmers and members of the board will accompany Air. Aid- rich to the areas that have evidenced interest in the Cooperative Creamery enterprise. Joe Neuberger, local creamery man ager and Erland Johnson, Farm Security Supervisor . of AValker, will aid in this drive for stockholders. Several individuals have to date been contacted and have signed quite a number of shares. With such an interested action this reorganization will make possible a Cooperative Creamery in Pine River, owned and controlled by local farmers. Air. and Airs. Walter Miller and children and Airs. Elvie Kicker and son Alan, were Sunday guests at the Van Dorn home. Pine River won its third game of the season from Hackensack Sunday, by a score of 11-2. Following is the Jineup: Gerald Seaton, lb; Ted La-, voie, 3b; Leslie Bundy, rf; L. Sycks,; p; Roy Sycks, 2b; Clyde Seaton, cf; .Cliff Sycks, p; Jim Riley, rf; John Riley, ss; Harold Rognlie went in for Les Bundy in the 7th, and Harold Isensee relieved Jim Riley in the 6th. . A" unusual feature of the game .was the number of hits garnered by ,the Pine Riverites which was 11, while their opponents received only five scattered bingos. Following is a schedule of the local ball club for the balance of the season: First Half * June IS, l'ine River -at Walker Hackensack at Remer Nisswa-Pequot at Akeley June 25 Nisswa at l'ine River Walker at Remer Akeley at Hackensack Second Half July !), Remer at Pine Biver Akeley aj- Walker Hackensack at Nisswa July 16, Pine River at Akeley Nisswa at Remer Walker at Hackensack July 28, Hackensack at Pine River Nisswa at Walker Akeley at Remer July 30, Walker at Pine River Kernel' at Hackensack Akeley at Nisswa August (i. Pine River at Nisswa Reiner at Walker Hackensack at Akeley COW GIVES BIRTH TO TRIPLETS ON THURSDAY When Mrs. Ernest Glover went out to get "Boslsy" from ;the pasture Thursday, she reported a pretty white calf—So Ernie hies himself out to "bring them in and reports a red calf. Mrs. Glover insisted it was white and "Mr. Glover insisted it was red—Ho they went out together and when they arrived, found two red calves. To settle Jthe dibpute the little white fellow staggered out of the brush ^just in time to keep them from thinking they were seeing things, and make a handsome third. The mother of ithe calves, a roan sKorthorn cow, belongs (to John Kulla and is being cared for by the Glovers. SWIFT-MCALLISTER VNUPTIALS SUNDAY Convention Parade Attracts Large Audience Sunday P.M. John O'Connor Opens Saw Repair Shop J. O'Connor, the local saw repair man of Wilson Twp., moved his saw repair shop to Pine River last week and is located on the lot just east of the Farmers Supply store. He has made several improvements and has electrified his power units. Read his advertisement in the want-ad column. METHODIST CHOIR TO HOLD SOCK SOCIAL FRIDAY EVE. FISHING CONTEST NOW OPEN AT HILL'S In the new 1939 Hill Hardware Fishing Contest beginning Aiay 1, and ending Nov. 1, a number of fine entries have already been brought .n. Prizes thisyear will be as follows: Largest Black Bass, 1st, Gephart ■>'< rod; Second, Black Bock $5 reel. Largest Walleyed Pike, first, Shakespeare reel; second, 50 yards silk line. Largest Northern Pike, first, a Gephart reel; second, 50 yards silk line. Largest Sunfish, benoculars. Largest Crappie, $1 rod. Entries so far include: Robert Farnham, St. Paul, Walleye Pike, :> pounds, 11 ounzes, caught in Hav Lake; Airs. L. W. Beriger, St. Paul, Northern Pike, 7 pounds, 12 ounces, caught in Bass Lake • Albert Alinnette Northern Pike, 13 pounds, 13 ounces, caught on Norway Lake; and L. 10. Day, Longville, Silver Muskie, 28 pounds, 6 ounces, caught on Girl Lake. Aliss Blanche AlcAllister and Wayne Swift were united in marriage at the Pequot Lutheran Church at 1:30 p. m. Sunday, with Rev. Raymond P Huss officiating. Walter Silhaugh and Edith McAllister were the only attendants. Only inn filiate1 member^ of Doth families were present.. The young people are both well known in Pine River and vicinity and the well wishes of the community are extended to them. They will make their home on the Jokela farm three miles west *>f Pine River. ERADELPHIANS MAKE PLANS FOR THE COMING YEAR Officers of the Eradelphian Club were guests of Airs. D. M. Severied at her home Alonday evening. Plans were made for an interesting new program. Officers elected at the last regular meeting were Airs. G. E. Henderson, Vice President; Airs. L. AI. Severied, Secretary ; Airs. William Biever, Correspondent Secretary and Airs. Lewis Walton, Treasurer. The last regular meeting was heh" at the A. O. Thompson home following a delicious 1 o'clock luncheon. FARMER CHEATS DEATH IN TRACTOR ACCIDENT Farmington.—Trapped between a tractor and a plow, a Lebanon farmer probably owes his life to the fact that he is a good shot—with a monkey wrench. It all happened when Ralph Strese, 20 years old, was plowing with a tractor on the farm of his father. The plow struck a rock and broke loose from the tractor. Ralph hacked up the tractor too far and got off the machine. As he stood at the rear of the tractor, he reached for the shift lever to move the machine ahead. As he reached, his foot slipped and his hand hit the shift lever and threw the machine into reverse. As a result, his right foot got caught between the tractor and the plow-. Because of the noise the machine was making, he was unable to call loud enough to summon help. He was able to reach the tool box, however, ancl he took several wrenches which he threw at the throttle, but missed each time. Finally he picked up the last remaining wrench, took a careful aim, and fired. The wrench hit the throttle and shut off the roar Ing tractor. Ralph then called for help and when he was rescued, was found to have a broken leg and two wounds where bolts had penetrated his leg. A party and good time has been arranged for the young folks at the AI. E. Church basement Friday evening. Come and join the fun! Bring the price of twice the size of your socks. For instance of you wear a size 5, brings 16c—if unfortunately you wear a 20, you must pay accordingly, but the choir girls assure you the evening will be packed with good clean fun. The donations will go into a fund for a piano for the church. NOTICE : The Vacation Bible School which was to have been held at the Gospel Tabernacle this week has been postponed until after July 4. Air. and Airs. Thomas Young Minneapolis, spent the week-end the Alead home. BAKE (SALE The M. E. Alissionary Society will Hold a Bake Sale at the Zigmund Store from 2 until 4 p. m. Saturday. Doughnuts and coffee will be served. PREVIEWS OF COMING ATTRACTIONS Slim Jim To Play At Armory June 30 Slim Jim in person and his Famous Rough Riders, America's greatest cowboy band will play at t.,e l'ine River armory, Friday evening, June 30. This will be their only appearance in this part of the country this season, so plan to attend. This same hand played to a packed house in Pine River a year ago and drew much applaus. They are regular staff artists on radio station WDGY Alinneapolis. Don't forget the date, June 30 at the armory. Dell Peterson of Guthrie, was a supper guest at the Oscar Dahl home Alonday evening. Alost horrible inheritance in history, a man-made, destructive monster, is handed down to Basil Rath- bone as title player in Universal's new dramatic shocker, "Son of Frankenstein," playing to-nite and Saturday at the Alarlow Theatre. Boris Karloff re-creates his monster characterization of "Frankenstein" and the "Bride of Frankenstein," and Bela Lugosi is teame 1 with him as a broken-necked, mad- ened shepard. Aiaking its appearance at the Alarlow Theatre Sunday and continuing through Tuesday is 'Spirit of Culver.' Jackie Cooper ancl Freddie Bartholomew are the stars. Andy Devine, Tim Holt and Henry Hull head tn<; support. Basically "Spirit of Culver" is an inspirational story. It preaches the moral that fortunate boys should be appreciative and unfortu- ate lads should feel that they have n chance. Picked off a bread line, Tom whose father is believed to have died war hero, is given a job in a Legion kitchen and later awarded a Cull- ver Military Academy scholarship. \t first the lad had little respect for the institution's traditions (all of which are graphically pictured), hut learns to know and love them the hard way. What happens when a lovely French bride of a handsome American playboy takes a job as maid in his family's Park Avenue apartment until the moment comes when they can break the news of their marriage forms the plot of Paramount's new romantic comedy, "Say It In French." Witn Olympe Bradna and Ray Milland hea I ing a large talented cast, the picture .will have its first local showing next Wednesday and Thursday. A dozen popular players support Aliss Bradna and Alilland. Alary Carlisle has her biggest dramatic role as Alilland's spoiled debutante sister, who is saved from disaster through the intervention of the "maid." Others in the cast are Janet Beecher, Holmes Herbert and Erik Rhodes. The picture was produced and directed by Andrew Stone. With the city gayly decorated :a lavish VFW colors, more than 200 delegates from the state department, district offices and posts from the entire 6th district, together with visitors from various parts of the state, gathered in Pine River Saturday and Sunday for the annual convention. In spite of heavy rains all day Saturday, the first day of meet, a record crowd attended the dance at the armory in the evening. Music was furnished by Airs. Alagnussen and her five sons from Akeley. Walter Ingraham was awarded tlie trip to the world's fair, and LaVonne Kinkel of Longville, was crowned car nival Queen, having sold 272 tickets. Marge Robideau followed with a close second. Each girl was presented with a complete wardrobe. The business meetings were held Sunday morning for each organization, with the following officers elected : Homer Fraser, Dist. Commander; Mrs. Emmaline Lyman of AIc- Grath was electel Aux. Dist. President. Special memorial services were held in the Auxiliary rooms for departed sisters and special honors were accorded to the five Gold Star Alothers present. Highlight of the convention was the parade which started at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, with gayly decorated floats, high-stepping drum corps, ancl bands. First and second prizes were awarded the Alarlow Theatre and Russell's Ice Cream Co., respec tively. Aiusical units in the parade included the Brainerd Ladies' Drum and Bugle Corps, Little Falls Son and Daughters of VFW,Little Falls Girl Scouts, the Little German Band of Sauk Centre and the Case-Aluhe.l Post band of Walker. Prizes went to the first two. Alusic was furnished throughout, the two days by the H. S. band, under the direction of Jerry Behme. Following ..he parade, open initiation of new members was held with the Degree Team of Brainerd -n charge. Candidates included Leslie Shepard, Frank Engel, Severen Randall. Oscar Lee, Chas. severscind and Ed Gaines of Pequot. At 4 p. m., Sunday afternoon, Airs. Otto Haack was hostess to five Gold Star Alothers, as well as department and district officers, at a tea given at her home. At six o'clock guests gathered -.,:: gayly decorated banquet tables for a delicious turkey dinner. Dr. Dingl'i welcomed the visitors and Chas. Fleisher of Brainerd, acted as toastmas- ter. Those called upon to speak included. Past Dist. Com., AVm. Ham- bleton of Alora, Dr. Dra»:e of International Falls, Airs. Ben Robideau, Airs. Eva LaBelle of Minneapolis, who read a poem dedicated to a brother killed in the Argonne, and former Senator, J. Lawrence AIcLeod ot Grand Rapids ancl Alike Jeloski f Brainerd. The Carnival Queen was introduced ancl extended a vote of thanks to the VFW and Auxiliary. Alary Severn, winner of the state essay prizo, and her mother were guests of the Auxiliary. Aliss Severns will also be a guest of the Roy Lee Post at the state convention at Virginia. Gold Star Alothers present, included Alesdames Agnes Fallen, Kate Nelson, .V. J. Adrian and Amelia Viet of Brainerd and Mrs. .Mary Jones of Pine River. The sacred Alemorial Service given in the evening, drew a large crowd. Comrades Glenn Hogle and wm. Ham bleton of Alora, together with members of their Post and Auxiliary, presented the impressive service, simply and beautifully, in honor of America 's war dead. A grand turnout was present at the dam when the fireworks were touch oil' as a final salute to the convention. All in all it was a grand success, and with the ever present.Cootie Parade, Dugout and "Elmer" indispensable buddy of the Veterans, it was a miniature state encampment. The Roy Lee Post and Auxiliary are very grateful to 'he businessmen of Pine River and tlie Village Council for the loyal support they showed.
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THE PINE KiVER JOURNAL, PINE RIVER, CASS COUNTY, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 1939
SUB. $1.00 In County, $1.50 outside
Out of the . . i
Waste Basket
Etiquette ir? Decoration^
On Thursday and Friday of last
week, Air. Vaugn of Alinneapolis, a
professional decorator for conventions, etc., was busy hanging streamers and welcome signs on local business houses welcoming veterans to
the convention held last Saturday
and Sunday.
* * * *
He finally reached the establishment of our local undertaker
friend and proceeded to hang the
convention colors and streamers.
* * * *
Upon completion of the job,
Mr. Brezinsky stepped out front
to survey the piece of art adorning his place of business. Later,
he strolled up main street and noticed that on practically every
building, together with the bright
colored flags, there was also a
■banner extending a welcome to
the veterans. - He returned to his
establishment and was disappointed when he noticed that the decorator had neglected to hang a
welcome sign on his building.
* ts -tt *
In less itime than it tak&s to
tell it, he located the decorator
man and admonished h
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6/06/2013 4:20pm, #1
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"Concrete Knuckles MMA in Long Island, NY"
Ok so this new gym opens up in my area Concrete Knuckles (yes that's actually the name) so I decided to look into who was teaching.
First of all the head striking and founder is a guy named Omar Carrion. He claims to be the first American to participate in a San Shou tournament in China which definitely seems false. Especially considering I know someone else from Suffolk County that competed in San Shou in China along time ago! He also says he came home with a medal when his opponents ran into his "concrete knuckles." Well a quick google search of "Omar Carrion kickboxing" only references an amateur fight where he was knocked out by a local kid a few years ago in the 2nd round. I couldn't find anything else to back up his claims such as fighting for the "prestigious PKF middle weight title." He claims a black belt in GoJu Ryu Karate. I'm not saying the guy has no experience but definitely questionable to say the least to be a head coach at a big gym. (square foot wise)
Next I looked at the Brazilian jiu-jitsu. One of the slides on the front page tells the visitor to "check out our world class bjj skills." So I look at who is the head coach and he is a brown belt under Soca named Joe Thompson. So at first glance this seemed definitely legit considering Soca is an amazing instructor and very accomplished bjj competitor. So I dug a little further and things got a little bit fishy. His bio talks about him fighting professionally in shows "such as Ring of Combat." After finally finding his fighter profile I discovered his career record stands at 0-2. Unfortunately for Joe that wasn't the worst part. He was knocked out in both of his fights in 39 seconds combined!!! That's right both were first round knockout losses in 18 and 21 seconds consecutively! If you don't believe me here is the link: http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Joe-Thompson-15703 So after seeing that I looked at his list of bjj accomplishments. They looked impressive until again I dug a little deeper. On top of the list is 2nd place in the absolute division of an IBJJ world championships. After 10 minutes of not finding him in the IBJJF results for the worlds that year I realized it was the "IBJJ" as I just mentioned. I've never heard of the IBJJ and it seems awfully similar to the prestigious IBJJF! Another pretty impressive accomplishment listed was a 2nd place medal in the 2010 IBJJF World No-Gi Championships. This obviously seemed legit until I went back to the IBJJF website. He did get 2nd place all right but it was in the purple belt masters division at heavyweight. That in itself wouldn't be too bad until you consider the fact that there were 2 people in the division!!!! That's right the guy is listing coming in 2nd place out of 2 people as an accomplishment!! Link for result is here: http://www.ibjjf.org/results/2010mundialnogi.htm When you listen to his claim of "winning or medaling in over 70 tournaments" you get the jist of his path to those medals when you look at his mma record and the bjj accolades I talked about.
So I am not straight out calling these guys frauds with no experience but I'm sure most would agree that there is some serious deception going on here with regards to the head instructors of this gym. I wouldn't have a problem with them if they didn't talk about "world class bjj" or being "the first San Shou competitor from America in China." If you want to see there inflated claims for yourself there instructor page is here : http://www.concreteknuckles.com/instructors/ So let me know what you guy's think and if you live near Long Island spread the word: If you want serious training from respected and accomplished instructors on Long Island this is not the gym to go to!!!
6/06/2013 11:31pm, #2
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Sorry for doing this, but I feel like I must. As someone who grew up in the 90's, this was the first thing that popped in my head when I read the thread title:
Seriously now, I browsed their website and the infos are kind of loose. Since Mr. Omar Carrion is a CMA practicioner, I'll try to give some insight on his background regarding CMA.
There's some reference to "the world-known San shou tournament in Baoji China". Well, there really are Sanda/Sanshou tournments in Baoji - here's a vid: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjcxMzkwMDk2.html
So, there really are Sanda tournments in Baoji ------- as well as in the rest of China... I just never heard of that place... And it's a big town - bigger than mine! But, then again, don't trust my judgement - I can be really clueless sometimes.
Now, I believe "world-known" Sanda events would include World Wushu Championships and "King of Sanda Tournment", if that's really the name of that event - you know, the one Liu Hailong "conqueror of Muay Thai" won.
Mr. Omar's info also features the following: "Omar was the first American to compete in the world-known San shou tournament in Baoji China and came home to the U.S. a medal winner."
Geez, which medal? I have a friend who goes to China a lot to train Taijiquan. He told me once that foreigners often recieve medals just for taking part in the competitions. You don't really need to win anything. Guess it's some kind of chinese foreigner-ego-massage, so people might go there more often and pay up to train and compete more often... His words, not mine. Can't prove that, of course.
So, everyone who read this, sorry for the lack of info this time... It's past midnight here already and I'm having some trouble with insomnia.
Cheers, and welcome to Bullshido longislandmma.
6/12/2013 10:59pm, #3
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7/16/2013 6:25pm, #4
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I don't know anythong about concrete knuckles, but joe thompson is a legit bjj brown belt. I train with him at socas. He took 2nd in his division and 1st in the open weight absolute this past weekend at the ny open.I do not think he is currently teaching at concrete knuckles. To the op you should realy talk or roll with him before you slam joe on the net, and try to ruin his name
7/17/2013 6:47am, #52
To the OP:
Firstly, don't you run your own school in the area? That should probably be a disclaimer in your original post.
Secondly, did you reach out to the school to attempt to verify any of the claims made on the website?
bjjk's claim is easily verifiable.
To knock someone for coming in second in a division of two is pretty lame. That stuff happens all the time, the competitors don't have control over how many entrants are in a particular division... Now, if he's bragging about it, that's a different story, but if he's merely listing it... then I don't see the problem.
7/20/2013 11:05pm, #6
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And to the other guy above, I am in now way trying to ruin Joe Thompson's name he is a brown belt under an amazing instructor I have a world of respect for. I'm just pointing out his results in real fighting and the inflated claims his gym has made on his behalf!!
7/21/2013 8:13am, #7--
Is this your gym?
Typically, when one goes through all the trouble to make an accusation of fraud on this site, they are required to do some research into the party in question.
Hint, looking at valid competition records and calling things "fishy" does not constitute proper research.
Since this is right in my backyard, I take exception to you throwing out claims of fraud w/o proof.
Until you can provide some sort of evidence that their claims are BS, I would hope that a moderator sees fit to move this to YMAS.
7/21/2013 8:17am, #8
7/21/2013 3:00pm, #9--
How did I miss thie thread.
I'm trying to understand your complaint.
Are you saying someone shouldn't claim they are a professional fighter because they lose?
You do know there are numerous orgs that use dan rank for kickboxing?
Who cares about the KO speed and what does it have to do with teaching?
You know what is "lame?" A guy saying he isn't insulting someone and then promptly insulting them.
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Obama Administration Officials Urge 'Young Invincibles' to Buy Health Insurance
The biggest threat to the success of the Affordable Care Act may not be Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and his drive to defund the program in Congress. It may be the friends of Christine Ortiz-Gonzalez, a 24 year old community college student in San Antonio.
"Most people I know don't have much money, and they're buying things they want rather than things they need," she said Monday. "If they have a little extra money, they're going to buy an iPad and not health insurance."
Several top Obama Administration officials, including Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, met with students here today in the first in a series of college rallies across the country to attempt to convince healthy young people, known as 'the young invincibles,' to buy health insurance which many of them feel they don't need and can't afford.
"The value that this President is all about is the value of community," Perez told a roomful of students at San Antonio College. "We're all in this together."
The drive to make sure young people buy health insurance is critical to the success of the entire program, according to Chris Jacobs, a health care policy expert at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank.
"Obamacare relies on an influx of young, healthy individuals choosing to buy health insurance coverage, to offset the high health costs of older, sicker individuals," Jacobs said. "But at a time when unemployment among college-age students is 13 percent, and millions more young people are under employed and struggling to pay bills, its a stretch to assume 20 somethings will be able to afford $150 to $200 per month for health insurance."
In addition to the patriotic pitch, Perez touted the advantages of having health insurance, and the low costs younger people can expect to pay thanks to subsidies and tax benefits included in the bill.
"The amount of money that it costs to enroll is less than the monthly cost of an iPhone or other device," he said.
He said "6 in 10" young people who are eligible for coverage under the insurance exchanges, which are set to open next week, will be able to obtain coverage for less than $100 per month. Perez also touted the fact that young people can also remain on a parents' health insurance plan until age 26.
According to figures released last week by the Census Bureau, Texas has the highest percentage of residents without health insurance in the United States, 24.6%, or 5.3 million people. Perez said students at the college level are 'disproportionately uninsured.'
Devon Herrick, a senior fellow at the National Center for Policy Analysis, says that is because, like Christine Ortiz-Gonzalez' friends, health insurance is a 'low priority' for young people.
"All told, about 19 million 18 to 34 year old are uninsured, most are healthy and know they can pay incidental medical bills out of pocket," Herrick said. "Young adults' reluctance to purchase health insurance is especially interesting in light of the fact that Affordable Care Act proponents hope that young adult enrollees will make health coverage 'affordable' for older, sicker, middle-aged enrollees."
U.S. Rep Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) says the goal of the college meetings is to show young people that 'they have a significant amount to gain from participating in this opportunity.'
"Since they tend to have lower incomes they will qualify for significant tax credits to purchase health insurance," he said.
Convincing young people to buy health insurance "is going to be an uphill battle, absolutely," said John Davidson, a health care policy analyst at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, a conservative organization. He says in almost all cases, the penalty a college student would pay for not buying insurance will be less than the amount they will be charged for coverage under the exchanges.
"It is a question of what people are more likely to do," he said. "If young healthy people choose not to sign up, it is going to trigger what we call an adverse selection spiral, in which the risk pool doesn't have enough healthy people in it so premiums go up, and eventually the market collapses."
He said rules in the act which prevent older people from paying any more than three times what young people pay for insurance to artificially boost costs for 'young invincibles' to about twice what a young healthy person can obtain insurance coverage for today.
Perez said it is important for 'young invincibles' to look at the bigger picture.
"The healthy people need to know that they are only one accident away from being very unhealthy," he said.
If student Andrew Hubbard is any indication, Perez' message hit home for many of the young people in attendance at today's rally.
"I think young people realize that we need health care coverage throughout our lives," he said. "Not just when you're old, but when you are young too."


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Money Smart News - Spring 2011
News and Information about Financial Education from the FDIC
In This Issue
- Message from the FDIC
- FDIC Updates Money Smart for Young Adults
- FDIC Advisory Committee Discusses Financial Education, Low- and Moderate-Income Mortgage Lending
- Reminder: HHS Offers Funding, Other Resources for Financial Education
- Success Stories: Making a World of a Difference by Teaching Money Smart in Other Languages
- Our Next Money Smart Success Stories: We want to hear from you!
- FDIC Offers Consumer Tips On Organizing and Simplifying Finances
- Sign Up for Money Smart Train-the-Trainer Webinars
- FDIC Encourages Consumers to Get in the Habit of Saving Automatically
- Agency Announces "Top 10" List of FDIC Online Resources for Consumers
Message from the FDIC
April is designated as Financial Literacy Month, a time for the public, private and nonprofit sectors to highlight the importance of all Americans learning about money management. As financial educators think about the work to be done this month -- and year-round -- there are countless opportunities to bring about positive changes in individual households and entire communities.
For example, we already know from abundant research that there are too many people who don't have a bank account. And, many of those who do have an account aren't using it prudently. Some may be incurring unnecessary fees while others may not have an adequate rainy-day fund (or even a plan to build one). What can financial educators do about that? Here are just some of the possibilities:
- A basic workshop on budgeting can be focused on helping participants develop savings goals and spending plans.
- An educational program on jobs and careers can link displaced workers with resources that can help them keep a roof over their head.
- A financial institution that teaches or supports a basic class on money matters to people who don't have a bank account can offer a low-cost or no-cost deposit product to graduates.
- During and after the tax season, employers can remind employees how they can save money on taxes and help safeguard their future by contributing to retirement accounts without significantly reducing their take-home pay.
The FDIC is here to help you, too. Our Money Smart financial education curriculum is a proven program for reaching out to low- and moderate-income households. Also, when you think about what you are trying to accomplish, you may need to assess the educational needs of your audience and reach out to other stakeholders. After all, the FDIC developed the Money Smart program, in part, as a tool to help foster partnerships between financial institutions, community-based organizations and other interested parties. This and other editions of Money Smart News will highlight valuable resources we hope will support your efforts.
As the Director of the new Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection, I look forward to leading the new division within the FDIC that is dedicated to promoting access to safe and responsible banking services and protecting against abusive practices. I encourage you to consider the FDIC's staff as a valuable resource you can call upon for advice in promoting financial education and connecting it to other initiatives that support economic inclusion and asset building. To start or continue a dialogue with the FDIC on these vital matters, send an e-mail to email@example.com.
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FDIC Updates Money Smart for Young Adults
On February 10, 2011, the FDIC announced an updated and enhanced version of its instructor-led Money Smart for Young Adults financial education curriculum. Key changes include updates about managing credit cards, avoiding overdrafts and financing higher education. The revised curriculum also includes instructional enhancements, many suggested by instructors who use Money Smart, such as expanded pre- and post-tests that teachers can use to measure changes in student knowledge or use as quiz questions. To learn more about Money Smart for Young Adultsand to obtain free copies of the updated curriculum, visit https://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/moneysmart/young.html.
FDIC Advisory Committee Discusses Financial Education, Low- and Moderate-Income Mortgage Lending
On March 2, 2011, the FDIC Chairman's Advisory Committee on Economic Inclusion (ComE-IN) discussed opportunities for the banking industry to support educators in teaching the basics of personal finance. Additionally, the Committee discussed principles for low- and moderate-income mortgage lending. To watch a video of the meeting and access documents presented, visit https://www.fdic.gov/about/comein/agendaMarch22011.html.
Reminder: HHS Offers Funding, Other Resources for Financial Education
As previously reported in Money Smart News, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a Money Smart Alliance Partner, has an Assets for Independence (AFI) program that provides five-year grants to nonprofit organizations and government agencies that help low-income families become economically self-sufficient. AFI grant recipients provide training on money management and promote deposits into Individual Development Accounts, which are special savings accounts for low- and moderate-income households that often are linked to financial education classes and involve matching contributions by sponsoring organizations. There are three application cycles each year. The next applications for funding are due May 25, 2011. To learn more, start at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/afi/. Also visit the AFI's Resource Center for special tools for financial educators.
Success Stories: Making a World of a Difference by Teaching Money Smart in Other Languages
Did you know that the FDIC provides the Money Smart curriculum for adults in multiple languages? Even organizations that don't have the capacity to offer training in a particular language can put the non-English translations of Money Smart resources to use in their community. This issue of our newsletter features successful ways to offer financial education to individuals who primarily communicate in a language other than English. (Read the stories.)
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FDIC Offers Consumer Tips On Organizing and Simplifying Finances
The Winter 2010/2011 issue of FDIC Consumer News features tips for streamlining money management. Other timely topics include a warning about new financial frauds on the Internet, options for boosting college savings, and ideas for positioning personal finances for changing interest rates. Financial educators are encouraged to consider using FDIC Consumer News for background purposes and as handouts. Subscriptions are free. See the most recent newsletter and subscription information at https://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/news/cnwin1011.
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FDIC Encourages Consumers to Get in the Habit of Saving Automatically
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Sam Clauder was gaining momentum in 2009 as a mover and shaker in San Bernardino County politics, aligning himself with the Democratic Central Committee and landing a job as an aide to Rep. Joe Baca.
Then, a child pornography rap in March of that year ended it all.
Based on allegations made by Clauder's wife and son and pornographic images found on Clauder's personal computer, the District Attorney's Office charged Clauder with felony possession of child pornography.
Stories appeared in newspapers. Clauder's career in politics was over and his reputation ruined.
From the beginning, Clauder maintained his innocence, saying the allegations were trumped up by his estranged wife and estranged son so his wife could gain leverage in a pending divorce case.
Clauder spent 50 days in jail and has spent roughly $40,000 over the last three years trying to clear his name. He paid $20,000 to El Segundo-based Elluma Discovery, a computer forensics company that examined Clauder's computer hard drive and prepared an information-dense 6-page report that helped vindicate Clauder of his criminal charge.
On Sept. 28, after more than three years of legal battle, Clauder was vindicated. San Bernardino County Deputy District Attorney Maryanne Choi, presented with the new evidence from Elluma Discovery and additional witness statements, requested the case be dismissed "in the interest of justice." Judge Glenn Yabuno granted the request.
Choi did not respond to a request for an interview. District Attorney spokesman Christopher Lee said in an e-mail that there was insufficient evidence to prove Clauder committed the alleged crime.
Forensic report
Clauder said he retained the services of Elluma Discovery in July. It took roughly a month for computer forensics expert Sheryl Katz to examine the same computer hard drive the sheriff's High Tech Crime Detail examined and produce her report, which revealed:
Lana Clauder and Stancher told authorities that Sam Clauder's access to his computer ended when he moved out of the home on April 16, 2008, and that he didn't have a key to the house, according to Katz's report.
Lana Clauder and her son also told investigators they had minimal use of the computer after Sam Clauder moved out, but the plethora of evidence showing extensive and daily use of the computer proved otherwise, said Clauder's attorney, Rajan Maline.
"It appears (Clauder's) son was accessing these images and manipulating them, and even deleted some of them prior to the computer being seized," Maline said. "We know that because we found the images."
When asked how such evidence could have gotten overlooked or if investigators and Choi exercised proper due diligence, Lee declined to comment.
"As far as discussing the specific evidence or forensic analysis of this case, or any case for that matter, we have an ethical obligation not to discuss these matters," Lee said.
Maline said investigators typically don't investigate how or why such content is on computers.
"It puts the techniques of law enforcement into question," Maline said.
Reached by telephone, Clauder's estranged wife, who now goes by her maiden name of Pittman, denied fabricating the allegations against her husband. She said she merely reported what her son said he had found on his father's computer.
"If Mr. Clauder didn't do it then I'm glad he wasn't prosecuted and the case was dismissed," Pittman said.
When asked if she felt her son could have planted the evidence, she said she didn't know.
"I can't comment on my son," Pittman said.
Stancher denies having done any such thing, and said he never used his father's computer for anything more than writing papers for school.
He is adamant that his father's account was password protected, despite findings by both Katz and sheriff's investigators that proved otherwise.
"It doesn't make any sense to me," said Stancher, 28, who said he changed his name from Samuel Clauder III on Christmas Eve 2009 to sever ties to his father's legacy.
When pressed with questions on Katz's findings, Stancher declined to answer in detail, saying it would require him to go into details about his father he didn't want to.
"I feel I'm risking the safety of me and my mother. My father is a vindictive and dangerous man," Stancher said. "I don't want to talk about those things."
For Clauder, he's not sure where the road will take him now. He says he's pondering civil lawsuits against the county and his wife.
He doubts he will ever be able to have a career in politics due to the controversy that has followed him over the years.
"Where do I go to get my life back?" Clauder said.
Reach Joe via email, call him at 909-386-3874, or find him on Twitter @SBCountyNow.


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PACIFIC PALISADES -- Jerry West was walking around Riviera Country Club in a dapper blue suit with a baby-blue tie and a box of Vitamin C in his hand earlier this week.
West spent the better part of the last month in bed -- 26 days by his watch -- trying to shake a bronchial infection. During that time, he read 25 books on his iPhone and had marathon sessions of "Homeland" and "Breaking Bad."
There's no time for rest or television anymore. West is back on his ultra-packed schedule as executive director of the Northern Trust Open. He's making the rounds of interviews to promote the tournament, including lunch with a few reporters Monday at Riviera and appearances at charity events.
West is 74, but he's still going strong in his quest to beef up the Northern Trust Open and its new partner charity, the City of Hope. He's got a way with players, whom he chats up on the driving range. More than anything, he loves to stand on the driving range -- and Riviera has a new one -- and marvel at their swings.
West - the man famously silhouetted as the NBA logo -- could easily retire, but he balances his work with the PGA Tour event and his role on the executive board of the Golden State Warriors with remarkable grace and ease.
He's become the face of the Northern Trust Open, and that's been a good thing for golf. It hasn't, however, been good for his golf game as he hasn't played much recently.
West is on a year-to-year contract for the event with the PGA Tour. Every February, once the usual rain has dried on the tournament, West has a few moments to relax and decide if he has the energy for that crazy schedule. The Tour will accommodate his schedule.
"I have to do what's in my best interest going forward. I'm not sure what my best interest is on any given day," West said with a smile. "I've had an incredible time with this tournament. You go to different cities and being around all these people makes you a better person."
West, who lives in Bel Air, said he drives by the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare Center on Wilshire Boulevard on an almost-daily basis to honor the memory of those who've lost their lives fighting for this country. He teared up as he talked about his daily tribute.
Last year, he was at a fundraiser for the tournament and followed up on an idea by golfer Rory Sabbatini, who paid for a family of a serviceman to go on vacation.
"It's the little things that help make a difference," West said. "If I hadn't been there, I wouldn't have known about it."
Acting as unofficial tourism employee for the state where he grew up and starred at West Virginia University, West sent the family to the Greenbrier Resort, a National Historic landmark in White Sulphur Springs.
"Believe me, West Virginia is part of the USA," West said with a laugh.
West is no stranger to paying tribute to the troops.
David West died in the Korean War and his younger brother has honored him with a donation to his alma mater, West Virginia, for an academic performance center.
West loves that the PGA Tour started a military outreach program has played an active role. He's happy to see other sports leagues have done the same.
And his charity appearances in the last couple of weeks are better than any medicine he takes.
"It's a feel-good thing," West said. "I don't care if you're sick or how you feel that day, you feel good about what the Tour does and what we've started and our aim to help these kinds of charities."
He'd feel a lot better if he could lure Tiger Woods to the tournament. West has known the golf icon since Woods was a teenager, and West played in the World Challenge pro-am, hosted by Woods, in December. Yet on Monday, Woods' caddie, Joe LaCava, told reporters Woods wouldn't play at Riviera.
Woods hasn't played at Riviera since 2006 and has never won the tournament in 11 appearances - including two as an amateur. He's never played a tournament more times without winning.
"It would add a significant glow to add someone like him," West said. "He's someone I've admired. He's overcome a lot of physical things and personal things. I see a happier warrior, and that's what he is."
Still, the Northern Trust Open typically has one of the top fields on Tour, especially since Phil Mickelson has made this tournament his playground and jet-sets back and forth from his home in San Diego. Last year's three-man playoff won by Bill Haas made for a glorious finish.
West said he understands golfers make their own schedules. He jokingly compared the idea to an NBA schedule.
"One thing people lose sight of is that players are independent contractors, and they play where they want to," West said. "We've had great success and have two major winners, that's not too bad. We have young, up-and-coming players.
"I know one damn thing, as an NBA player I wished I could've set my NBA schedule. I damn sure wouldn't have been going to Chicago in January. I think I'd like to change my own schedule. That'd be fun."
And it would be fun for the Northern Trust Open if West continued to put this tournament on his schedule.


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Madison, Wis. - The Brevard College Cycling team wrapped up the USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships in Madison, Wis. as they finished 20th overall, recording 25 points in the Criterium, 15 points in the Road Race and 34 points in the Team Time Trial to end the 2011 spring season.
Scott Hoffner led off the weekend for the Tornados, finishing 26th overall in the Road Race, crossing the line in 3:25:56. Bryan Underwood and Corey Meyer also finished in the top 50 in the event as Underwood finished with a time of 3:39:28, while Meyer passed three minutes later in 46th overall. Michael Palevo and Marshal Hartley were among the 25 riders who recorded a did not finish for the event.
The Tornados took the field for the Team Time Trial on Saturday morning for the first time in program history as the four man group took on several other teams from all over the country. Brevard finished ninth overall in the event, crossing the line in 43:55.89.
In the final event of the weekend, the Criterium, Hoffner was again the top finisher for Coach Thad Walker's squad, finishing 18th overall with a time of 1:14:32. Underwood finished the line with a time of 1:14:36 to finish 34th overall, while Meyer and Palevo crossed the line back-to-back, finishing 42nd and 43rd overall to end Nationals for the Tornados.


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Fox Complains Unopened Obamacare Exchanges Haven't Insured Enough Americans Yet
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Fox News host Steve Doocy jumped the gun to call the Affordable Care Act (ACA) a failure before its full implementation.
During the September 27 edition of Fox & Friends, co-host Steve Doocy misleadingly suggested that the health care reform law had failed to insure many Americans who currently lack health insurance coverage:
DOOCY: Remember during the original argument about whether or not we should go ahead and pass the Affordable Care Act, also now known as Obamacare, very famously Karl Rove said on this program, he said, you know, 85 percent of the country has health care and likes it. So why blow up the entire system for 15 percent? There is a new poll out this morning that says that, take a guess, how many people in this country, what percentage have insurance now for the very first time because of the Affordable Care Act? How many? What percent?
CO-HOST ELISABETH HASSELBECK: I mean, I'd go 20. Let's go 20 percent.
DOOCY: One percent.
HASSELBECK: Oh, great.
DOOCY: One percent of the country now has insurance because of the Affordable Care Act.
HASSELBECK: That's it?
DOOCY: Yeah, we were told we're helping out 15 percent. But so far, just one.
But Doocy's critique completely misrepresented the timeline of the health care law's implementation. The public exchanges, which will offer new insurance coverage options to Americans who currently do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance, will not open for enrollment until October 1, and the new coverage won't begin to take effect until January 1, 2014. Expanded Medicaid access also doesn't take effect until January 1. The Congressional Budget Office estimated in May that, once it is fully in effect, the ACA's exchanges will help provide coverage to 24 million currently uninsured Americans by 2023, and the Medicaid expansion will cover an additional 13 million.
Doocy also ignored the many benefits that the law has already put into effect for individuals that currently have insurance. Nearly three years after the law's enactment, 6.1 million Americans with Medicare who reached the Part D coverage gap ("donut hole") saved more than $5.7 billion on prescription drugs. Additionally, 71 million Americans received coverage for preventive care in 2011 and 2012, and 78 million Americans saved a total of $3.4 billion on their health insurance premiums in 2012.
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PRINCETON, N.J. - In the final tune-up before the Indoor Heptagonal Championships next weekend, the University of Pennsylvania men's track and field team competed at the Princeton Invitational and fielded a 4x800 relay team at the Millrose Games on Saturday.
Representing the Quakers at the nation's most prestigious indoor track and field meet were Mato Bekelja, Tim Hamlett, Kirk Webb and Tom Timmins. The foursome finished fourth in the Byron Dyce College 4x800-meter relay. Penn State finished first in the six-team event as the Quakers finished in 7:39.24.
At the Princeton Invitational, freshman Chad Payne was first in the 400 meters and sophomore Connor Jaramillo won the 1,000 meters. Payne was tops among the 10 competitors with a time of 51.69, while Jaramillo bested three of his teammates with a winning time of 2:30.25.
Of the nine competitors in the mile, sophomore John Trueman was the runner-up. He finished in a time of 4:22.00.
Juniors Maalik Reynolds and Jake Brenza were also silver medalists. Reynolds was the top collegian in the high jump when he cleared 2.16 meters (7 feet, 1 inch). Brenza had three throws over 15 meters, including his best toss of 15.84 meters (51-11.75 ft.).
Also in the field, junior Semi Ibikunle was third in the long jump. His best jump was his first at 6.42 meters (21-05.75 ft.).
Many of the Quakers had the weekend off in preparation for the 2013 Indoor Heptagonal Championships which are scheduled for Feb. 23-24 at Harvard's Gordon Track.


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The classic Little Italy might be New York City's Mulberry Street and its famous feast of San Gennaro—an edible amusement park with booths overflowing with blistered sausages and sugar-powdered zeppole. But Little Italys—culinary enclaves sprung from Italian immigrant communities—exist nationwide. Here are our picks:
Look for a copper pine-nut (called "pigna") dangling from an archway above Atwells Avenue (and the colors of the Italian flag painted down the middle of the street). You've found Federal Hill, Rhode Island's Little Italy. This Italian symbol of abundance and hospitality is an accurate harbinger of the culinary riches this idyllic neighborhood has to offer. A local favorite is the red-sauce joint, Angelo's Civita Farnese, serving since 1924. Camille's is the place for a special occasion and hearty pasta fagioli; for wood-grilled pizza and memorable Tuscan fare, try Siena.
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You'll find mom-and-pop bakeries and upscale Italian restaurants nestled between the Hill neighborhood's characteristic brick bungalows, and red-white-and-green-striped fire hydrants. The community dates to the early 1900s, when many Italian immigrant families moved here to work in the local factories and railroads, and is home to Italian-American baseball personalities such as Yogi Berra and Joe Garagiola. The Hill is also the birthplace of "toasted ravioli"—deep-fried ravioli served with marinara sauce that's become the city's signature dish. You can try this at Kemoll's. Afterward, have cannoli at the family-run Vitale's Bakery and stop in for friendly conversation and an espresso at Shaw's Coffee. If you're craving some cold comfort, have a scoop of Amaretto-flavored gelato at Gelato di Riso.
The North End is among Boston's oldest neighborhoods (dating to the 1630s) and is peppered with such historical buildings as the Old North Church (1723) and the Paul Revere House (1680). Relatively small (about one-quarter square mile), the North End as settled by Southern Italian immigrants and is home to several must-visits. At Regina Pizzeria order a side of the hot garlic oil with your pizza; Marco, chef Marc Orfaly's Roman restaurant, offers homemade pasta dishes. Pick up specialty Italian products such as Beretta rice for risotto and naturally cured olives at Salumeria Italiana. Summer brings several Italian festivals, including August's Fisherman's Feast and St. Anthony's Feast.
Made famous by the Rocky movie franchise, the working-class waterfront neighborhood of South Philadelphia is centered around the Italian Market on 9th Street, originally built by Italian immigrants to evoke images of the great outdoor markets of their homeland. While people flock here for the swoon-worthy cheesesteaks at Pat's or Geno's, South Philly has more to offer than hot beef smothered in cheese. Try the tomato pie, a Philly specialty, served at Iannelli's Bakery; the pork-and-veggie sandwiches at Chickie's; and homemade pasta, spicy sausages, and fresh mozzarella at Talluto's Italian market. The 9th Street Italian Market Festival in May features live music, local Italian specialties, and more.
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15th April 2012 01:59 PM #1
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Is it normal that a baby is banging his head in the wall?
Hi I am jenet. My sister visits us occasionally with her two children. I was troubled by one of my niece which is a 14 months olds baby because he is banging his head in the wall and he enjoys it. Is it right, normal or anything.. I dont know how to ask it.. I am really troubled about it! Is there anything that can help to prevent him from doing such action??
17th April 2012 03:09 PM #2
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Hi Jenet,
It's not normal for a 14 month old to bang his head against the wall. I will say that it probably makes him feel good, and that's why he's doing it, but I think it could be an indication that something needs to be corrected.
When my 2nd child was 13 months old, I noticed him hitting his head against the wall one day. I had recently read about children who do this and that CranioSacral therapy could help. My son was one that never fell asleep at the breast and had to sleep in his swing (even at night). He simply couldn't relax. I took him to the paediatrician and the doctor said he was fine. But I knew something wasn't right. So as soon as I read that CranioSacral Therapy might be able to help him, I got on the phone and started calling around, asking for referrals.
I found a wonderful CranioSacral Osteopath who specialized in infants. My husband and I drove quite a distance to see her because we knew we had to figure out why our son couldn't fall asleep without being in the swing and why he liked to bang his head against the wall.
During his first treatment, he literally relaxed to the point where he almost fell asleep (or maybe he did fall asleep). It was a first. We took him back for a number of other treatments but after the 2nd one he actually fell asleep on the floor, next to me, while he was nursing. Again, this is a baby who never fell asleep at the breast, not even when he was a newborn.
Well, come to find out, my son had a headache from the day he was born, and he couldn't tell me. In fact, life to him was probably full of dull pain all the time. He simply never knew anything different. There are plates in the head that should all have good movement. With my son, two of the plates had very little movement, and one plate had no movement at all. Had we not corrected this when we did, he would most likely have struggled with migraines as he grew up and into his adulthood.
Here's a little excerpt from a good book called Working Wonders: Changing Lives with CranioSacral Therapy Read the first paragraph where it talks about a child who banged his head against the wall.
And here's a video that shows what a treatment looks like. It is very gentle. Pay particular attention to where her right hand is. It's under baby's head and she's actually very gently moving membranes and bones in the baby's head. Also, even though the left hand looks like she's just keeping baby from rolling over, she's actually treating with that hand as well.
Our 3rd son had a treatment just before he was released from the hospital after his open heart surgery at 2 months of age. When the therapist came in to treat him, the nurses had not idea that our child was even getting a treatment. She just looked like she was holding him on the table in much the same way as it looks in this video. Our son did exceptionally well with his recovery.
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Hi Kate,
I have read your reply to my post and watch the video. It was a relief knowing the information. I will inform my sister regarding the CranioSacral therapy and the video as soon as possible. Thanks!!
Warm Regards,
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Hello Jenet and Kate,
I'm very lucky to find this thread as my 15month old son is also banging his head. He loves to do it in anywhere he wanted - in the door, floor or wall. I started wondering why and how he learned to do it, as no one taught him. He really enjoyed banging his head maybe because of the 'sound' he heard. Sometimes he enjoyed doing it if there's a loud music or if he's dancing. I also noticed him banging his head if I say "NO" in anything bad he was doing. Your response Kate to Jenet is also helpful in my case
Thank you so much to your post.
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Hi Ays,
My guess is that the "banging of the head" really does feel "good" to your son because it is offering relief from something. Could be offering relief from over-stimulation (in the case of loud music) or to reduce stress (in the case of you saying "no" which immediately causes a level of stress in the body if he doesn't want to stop what he's doing). Loud music and being told "no" are normally tolerated well by children, though I would definitely limit any exposure to loud music for all people (children and adults). The human body functions better when it's in a state of relaxation because food is digested better which means the body is able to use the nutrients from the food more efficiently.
I would definitely have your son evaluated by a Chiropractor or Osteopath or other practitioner who works with aligning the structural system of the body. You want to be sure your son doesn't have a head-ache that may eventually turn into migraines.
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In the Surf Supermarket parking lot in the center of Gualala, a violet Mercedes convertible, waxed and shining like a jelly bean, sits next to a vintage Volkswagen van, its painted sidesta nod to Picasso. The two autos appear perfectly comfortable as neighbors. Inside the grocery store, and elsewhere in town, surfers mingle with millionaires.
"Gualala is what Mill Valley or Sausalito was in the 1970s," says Sean Gaynor-Rousseau, who moved with his wife from the San Francisco Bay Area six years ago. "It's a true community of mixed socioeconomic groups who all share an appreciation for the place they call home. Gualala welcomes everyone from agricultural laborers to retired professors and telecommuters. We're all so different we're like a large dysfunctional family that somehow gets along, perhaps out of necessity because we're so isolated."
Gualala, pronounced "wha-la-la," sits between the Gualala River, at the southern border of Mendocino County, and the tiny community of Point Arena. A curvaceous three-hour drive along the Pacific Coast from San Francisco, Gualala is not a commuter's town. The folks who live here have come to find serenity along this magnificent stretch of shore, where houses (and lots) with water views fetch prices akin to those in the Bay Area.
"What brings people to Gualala is the natural beauty of the place," says Irene Prior, who's lived here not quite a year. "I like the peace and quiet, hearing nothing but the roar of the ocean. And the people are very friendly, almost alarmingly so. It's sort of a culture shock to move here from the city and have everyone know your name and ask how you're doing. But I quite like it."
Town businesses post newspaper clippings of children's school honors and athletic accomplishments. The post office door bears notice of a potluck dinner. And at the saloon in the old Gualala Hotel, the local watering hole, offering a first name is the only prerequisite for entry into conversation.
Gualala's name--given by the Pomo Indians who lived in the area until the 1800s--means "water coming down place." With a rich logging history, the town's main industry became tourism after logging declined in the 1960s. Still, with building restrictions imposed by the California Coastal Commission, Gualala changed little. Several hotels and rentals pepper the main drag, but no serious threat to the view exists.
"Our excitement for the day used to be coming in from fishing, sitting at the saloon, and watching the cars go by," says Russ Root, a Gualala historian and longtime resident. "We recognized all the cars and knew who drove them. But times have changed a little, and we get more passersby. Some of those people decide to stay. We went from a population of 385 in 1979, when I moved here, to 585 some 20 years later. We nearly doubled in size, but we're still small enough to be a tight community."
The town's 15,000-square-foot art center reflects its harmonic spirit. Gualala Arts, housed in a light-filled structure next to the Gualala River, was built with community-raised private funds. It showcases local artists' work and offers adult and children's classes--from music and theater to photography.
"There's something to be said for a slower pace of life," says Barbara Helms, who moved from Newcastle, California, two and a half years ago. "It allows you the time to get to know people, and isn't it the people who end up making the place?"
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Venous InsufficiencyChronic venous insufficiency; Chronic venous stasis; Chronic venous disease
Venous insufficiency is a condition in which the veins have problems sending blood from the legs back to the heart.
Normally, valves in your deeper leg veins keep bloodmoving forwardtoward the heart.With chronic venous insufficiency, vein walls are weakened and valves are damaged. This causes the veins tostay filled with blood, especially when you are standing.
Chronic venous insufficiency is a long-term condition. It occurs because a vein is partly blocked, or bloodis leakingaround the valves of the veins.
Risk factors for venous insufficiency include:
- Age
- Being female (related to levels of the hormone progesterone)
- Being tall
- Family history of this condition
- History of deep vein thrombosis in the legs
- Obesity
- Pregnancy
- Sitting or standing for a long periods
- Dull aching, heaviness, or cramping in legs
- Itching and tingling
- Pain that gets worse when standing
- Pain that gets better when legs are raised
- Swelling of the legs
- Redness of the legs and ankles
- Skin color changes around the ankles
- Varicose veins on the surface (superficial)
- Thickening and hardening of the skin on the legs and ankles (lipodermatosclerosis)
- Ulcers on the legs and ankles
- Wound that is slow to heal on the legs or ankles
Exams and Tests
Your doctor will do a physical exam and ask about your symptoms and medical history. Diagnosis is often made based on the appearance of leg veins when you are standing or sitting with your legs dangling.
A duplex ultrasound exam of your leg may be ordered to:
- Check blood flow in the veins
- Rule out other problems with the legs, such as a blood clot
Your doctor may suggest that you take the following self-care steps to help manage venous insufficiency.
- Wear compression stockings to decreaseswelling.
- Do not sit or stand for long periods.Even moving your legs slightly helps keepthe blood flowing.
- Care for wounds if you have any open sores or infections.
- Lose weight if you are overweight.
If your condition is severe, your doctor may recommend the following treatments:
- Sclerotherapy: Salt water (saline) or a chemical solution is injected into the vein. The vein hardens and then disappears.
- Ablation: Heat is used to close off and destroy the vein. The vein disappears over time.
- Vein stripping:Small surgical cuts (incisions) are made in the leg near the damaged vein. The vein is removed through one of the incisions.
- Bypass: This is surgery to reroute blood flow around the blocked vein. A tube or blood vessel taken from your body is used to make a detour around, or bypass, the damaged vein.
- Valve repair: A small incision is made in the leg and the damaged valve is repaired.
- Angioplasty and stenting: This is a procedure to open a narrowed or blocked vein. Angioplasty uses a tiny medical balloon to widen the blocked vein. The balloon presses against the inside wall of the vein to open it and improve blood flow. A tiny metal mesh tube called a stent is then placed inside the vein to it from narrowing again.
Surgery (varicose vein stripping) or other treatments for varicose veins may be recommended if you have:
- Leg pain,which may make your legs feelheavy or tired
- Skin sores caused by poor blood flow in the veins
- Thickening and hardening of the skin on the legs and ankles (lipodermatosclerosis)
Outlook (Prognosis)
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if:
- You have varicose veins and they are painful
- Your condition gets worse or does not improve with self-care, such as wearing compression stockings or avoiding standing for too long
- You have a sudden increase in leg pain or swelling, fever, redness of the leg, or leg sores
Freischlag JA, Heller JA. Venous disease. In: Townsend CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 19th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Elsevier Saunders; 2012: chap 65.
Word R. Medical and surgical therapy for advanced chronic venous insufficiency. Surg Clin N Am. 2010;90:1195–1214.
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Review Date: 5/21/2013
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Six state transportation departments will be grouped together under one central agency this July, "streamlining" future projects and ending wasteful spending, if Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed 2013-14 budget is approved.
The governor's budget proposal, released Thursday, includes a government reorganization plan that creates a new Transportation Agency, that will centralize Caltrans, the Department of Motor Vehicles, the High-Speed Rail Authority, the Highway Patrol, the California Transportation Commission and the Board of Pilot Commissioners under one roof.
Previously, Caltrans was under the umbrella of the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency. The reorganization also creates the Government Operations Agency and the Business and Consumer Services Agency.
"Upon implementation, this plan will improve the management and coordination of government activities, which will facilitate further consolidations and cost savings," Brown said in a March letter to the Little Hoover Commission, an independent state oversight agency that approved the plan this spring.
Brown first proposed the reorganization last January as part of the 2012-13 budget and it was approved by the legislature last year. If the budget is implemented, the reorganization would go into effect on July 1.
Robert Oakes, a spokesman for state Sen. Carol Liu, D-La Canada Flintridge, said the reorganization has been a long time coming.
"There have been discussions for many years about a more efficient and centralized system ... so the governor's proposal makes a lot of sense," Oakes said. "It's been a long time since the government did a reorganization plan at all and it was good to see the governor stepped forward on this."
But Liu's chief of staff, Suzanne Reed, said she still has many questions about what this reorganization will mean for projects such as the 710 Freeway extension, which is in the first phase of a three- year environmental study.
"I have absolutely no clarity whatsoever," Reed said. "We're just going to keep doing what we are doing ... We assume all the people we are dealing with to date will have a continued role in what we are going to be dealing with in the future when the 710 (Environmental Impact Report) plays out."
Metropolitan Transportation Authority spokesman Marc Littman said Thursday the agency's funding for local projects will be "stabilized" in the new budget, but declined to comment on how the new Transportation Agency might influence Metro's local decision-making process.
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Caltrans officials did not return multiple calls for comment.
Assemblyman Edwin Chau, D-Alhambra, said he thinks the new agency will centralize the discussion about transportation.
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Assemblyman Chris Holden, D-Pasadena, said the reorganization will also be a chance for multiple transportation groups to come together and plan for future projects.
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Astus wrote:In order to be able to accept buddha-lands, buddhas, deities and rebirth, one has to switch from objectivist-materialist to a subjectivist-phenomenologist view where appearances are experiential data. Then see how mental phenomena are definitive regarding all experience. Then it makes perfect sense that one can be born in the Pure Land just as one is born here because of karma.
This was from an old post. I would like to hear opinions or expand this idea more deeply.
This is the reason why we aren't seeing devas around us or that's the reason why we miss a lot of things?


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Wow, what a luncheon!
We held our first Leadership Luncheon today at the Eberhard Center in GR, where community members and business leaders joined us to celebrate and support our Girl Scouts and tomorrow's leaders!
Whew...where to start...we were lucky to have Shelley Irwin, host of The WGVU Morning Show, share her personal experience achieving her dreams, striving to be the leader she is today, and some wonderful advice and encouragement to our community to embrace our girls and empower them to do the same!
But it didn't stop there...I have to say, I was close to tearing up when two of our very own Girl Scouts hit the stage to tell their experiences and stories of being involved in this organization...
Khayriyyah, one of our GS Silver Award recipients, shared the impact Girl Scouting has had on her life and the value of true sisterhood..."I'm proud to say I have 3.2 million sisters around the world." Isn't that the truth!
And Maddie, starting high school next year and a GS Bronze Award recipient, spoke about the values and skills Girl Scouts teaches...a summary of her view on hard work: I'm not asking you to buy 10 boxes of cookies, but I'm asking you to respect and appreciate the hard work we put into our experiences and to support the movement.
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We'll be hosting more of these great Leadership Luncheons throughout our council - look for them to come!
Leaving you with with a great passage on leadership:
Imagine a New Generation of Leaders...
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Who lead out of principle rather than pride;
Who care what leadership is for, more than who it's for;
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Contraception Choices (Plymouth)
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Tuesday, 24 January 2017 from 13:15 to 16:30 (GMT)
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Contraception Choices
Why doesn't safer sex happen?
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German customs officials are through monkeying around with Justin Bieber
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(Yahoo!) - German customs officials are pointing their fingers at pop singer Justin Bieber and sternly declaring, "Young man, no more monkey business."
The officers have given Bieber until midnight Friday to decide whether he wishes to reclaim his pet capuchin monkey, Mally – which they seized on March 28 – or if he wants it to be turned over to a German zoo or animal park. Either way, they're planning to hit the pop star with a hefty fine.
Mally was taken from the singer because he was unable to supply customs with papers that proved the animal had been vaccinated after his plane arrived in Munich on his world tour.
The monkey was transferred to the city's animal shelter and has resided there for nearly seven weeks, according to the Guardian. Shelter manager Karl Heinz Joachim said the animal is now 20 weeks old and in good health.
He added that the shelter has received emails from Bieber's management stating that Bieber no longer wants Mally – however, German customs spokesman Thomas Meister told the Guardianthat they are waiting to hear from Bieber directly.
"Our contact is the person that the monkey belongs to," Meister said. "We've had contact with lots of people, but none of them was an authorized representative."
At any rate, the pop star will be picking up the tab for expenses the shelter has incurred tending to Mally. Meister told the Guardian the cost of care, food and veterinary visits will cost the singer several thousand Euros.
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