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Mayan Ruins
Tulum Archaeological Site, Tulum
This ancient port was built by the Mayans during the Post Classical period. Three enormous walls with amazing doors surround the more than 60 buildings that create Quintana Roo's most important site.
Chichen Itzá is the most renown and authentically restored Mayan ruin. During the Mayans' magnificent reign of the Yucatan, they built these beautiful and famous buildings: the Snail, the Castle, the Warriors Temple, the Ball Game, the Tzompantli, the Eagles House, the Osario, the Temple of the Chac Mool and more. Watch the snake move along the temple steps during the fall and vernal equinoxes.
Mayan Village, Xcaret
Xcaret was the main Mayan port that sustained intense commerce with other Caribbean cities. Come to this small village where indigenous Maya in traditional dress guide you through their thatch buildings and homes.
Yum chac altars, Akumal
Here you can ruins of altars dedicated to the Mayan water god Yum Chac who a appeared in the form of cenotes, lagoons and bays.
Cobá Archaeological Site, Cobá
Nearly 50,000 ancient Mayans once inhabited the 80 square miles that make up this Classic Period site. Here you'll find the tallest pyramid on the Yucatan called, Nohuch Mul (large hill). From the second tallest Yucatan pyramid, the Iglesia, you have a spectacular view of Lake Macanxoc.
Cozumel Archaeological Park, Cozumel
Located 5 minutes from downtown by taxi, this park exhibits 65 reproductions of the life-size statues of Toltec, Mexican and Mayan stone statues.1 hour tour.
El Cedral Cozumel
The largest Mayan temple on Cozumel Island that was "found" by the Spanish explorers in 1518. The site also contains numerous small ruins. Every May, they hold a small festival here. Tour guides are recommended.
Town of Tulum
Just 15 minutes from Nueva Vida de Ramiro you'll find the small town of Tulum. Come here for the casual atmosphere and great food at restaurants.
Xcaret Museum
Just 5 minutes from Playa del Carmen is this cultural center that house 19 scale models of the Mayan civilization's most important pyramids. Learn about how they built them and why.
CEDAM, Shipwreck Museum, Puerto Aventuras
Explore what contents of the many shipwrecks that occur along this dangerous coast. The Great Maya Reef that's just off the coast makes it hard to navigate the waters.
Cultural and Poly-religious Center, Puerto Aventuras
Visit the new unique Cultural and Ploy-religious Center where you can learn about the different cultures and religions that come together to create the interesting Riviera Maya region.
Boca Paila and Punta Allen, Biósfera Sian Ka'an
These two small towns are both on a peninsula inside the Biósfera Sian Ka'an. The only access is through a well-kept dirt road. Here you'll find only private homes, hotels and fishing lodges since the government limits development.


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This is new. And DISGUSTING. I've deduced that it's her because I smelled her hand. DH and I are sickened. He cleaned it up before we realized who had done it, but my plan was to have her clean the toilet.
Any idea WHY she'd be doing this?? She denied it, but she was the last one in there and her hands stunk. Circumstantial evidence, yes, but I think it's good enough to call it in this case. :p
Any other suggestions besides having her clean the toilet?
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I think that would be the best/most logical consequence. If it became a recurring event, you might need something more. But, wow, that is gross. . . I can't imagine why a 10 yr old would do that.
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She's on bathroom duty for a while. :p
I don't get it, either. It's so .... wow.
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I have only seen this type of behavior - in older children - who have developmental and/or behavioral disorders, such as autism, severe ADHD, ODD, etc.
Additionally, if it is not linked to a developmental/behavior disorder, it is often viewed as a potential indicator of sexual abuse.
Talk to her in a very non-threatening, non-judgmental, calm and cool manner and see if she will give you any insight into why she did it.
Well, she does have ADHD/anxiety and is very borderline on the autism spectrum. I did consider those factors, as well as the abuse one you mentioned. Frankly, that alarms me. But we are also in the middle of a movw, too, so I'm thinking that could also play a part.
We will be talking a lot over the next several days to address this.
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There was a mysterious 9-11 year old boy pooping on the floor at my DD's school when she was in 5th grade, every day for a few weeks. Eventually, the teachers figured out who it was after the boy left the school and it stopped happening. The boy was having serious behavioral issues at school, hence leaving and going to a stricter school (this school was very lax in the discipline area, no grades, etc) and his parents were in the middle of a divorce. It seems like this type of behavior is a cry for help. I wouldn't punish a child for this sort of behavior, since it's clearly indicative of some sort of distress. It seems like she feels powerless, and the only thing she feels like she can control is her elimination behavior. A move could definitely be traumatic enough to bring some serious behaviors to the surface (if you're our family, it takes a solid 6 weeks to complete the process, which is enough to make anyone a little nutty), but it seems to me that it was something latent that is coming out now, some deeper issue that is probably subconscious. I have also seen this type of thing happen with younger children who were potty trained too early or had some kind of potty training trauma. I myself was forced to potty train too early which left me with a desire to wear diapers until I was 8 or 9, until I could rationalize what was going on subconsciously. DD 14's step sister is 9 months younger, and her mother tried to potty train her around the same time DD was being potty trained and subsequently continued to wet herself for years.
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She has stopped doing it. I'm thinking it must have been move related. We were in a bad area, in a less-than-stellar school, with ok kids, but the area really had an impact on all of them. We've been here about 3 weeks now and it hasn't happened at all.
I think it was related to everything going on in her environment. She never did manage to clarify it for me, but we still communicate, of course.
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Revisiting Haiti – One Year Later
Written by Angie, Posted in Behind the Scenes, Events, Video Posts
Today is January 12, 2011, one year after the devastating earthquake that destroyed Haiti, leaving over 1.5 million people homeless. In all this tragedy, there exists a beacon of hope and joy at Zanmi Beni.
We first visited Zanmi Beni in November, located just outside Port-au-Prince, Haiti. After one day we were anxious to return with some gifts and goodies for the kids. Alina designated herself the "Ambassador of Fun" and we were all looking forward to returning to the home to visit our new friends of all ages.
With a few special requests for hair bows and undies, we loaded our oversized duffle bags with toys, toys, and more toys! Alina purchased many of these a few weeks prior, including soccer balls and a goal, a Little Tykes car and basketball goal, Barbies, and more. Additional toys were donated by our good friend, Javier Maudet, a dedicated volunteer at Miami Children's Hospital. He graciously donated a portion of his collection to our efforts including Barbies, baby dolls, puzzles, games, and crafts. Our three extra-large duffle bags were filled to the brim!
While we were very excited to make the trip just for one day, but it didn't start off very well. MIA was had lines longer than the Christmas theme park! It was only 6:30am, what in the world was going on? We had parking trouble, luggage issues, and the staff at AA seemed as if they hoped we wouldn't make the flight. But we made it with zero minutes to spare, and that's all that matters.
We met our travel buddies on the plane, Laurie and Genevieve. The flight was smooth and we arrived in just a couple of hours. We were met by our wonderful host and the leader of Zanmi Beni, the wonderful Loune. Loune is the head of the home and all the children call her "Maman." She greeted us with open arms and told us the kids we met knew we were coming and were very excited! So many of the children are special to us. And it was great to be remembered!
Patrick, Ogeline, Carl, Rose, Natasha, Marcus, Davidson, Esmane, Stella, Johanne, Andresea, and more, they are have all made a special place in our hearts. It is because of the earthquake that they have come together to form their own, unique, extended family. Evans, one of the workers at the home, spoke to Alina about his role at the home and what keeps him motivated in his work in this exclusive interview. Click here to watch the video.
While these children have the basics – healthcare, nutrition, a roof over their heads, there is still more to be done at Zanmi Beni. While they have been blessed with donations from groups like Operation Blessing to build out a new living quarters (with 30 bedrooms!) and donated an industrial-sized washer and dryer, there is still a great need to build a new kitchen/bakery. The home feeds over 122 people per day including children and staff and the need to be self-sustaining is great. For some of the staff, that is their only meal of the day. The kitchen/bakery is the last need for the home which already has a chicken coop for chicken and eggs, a vegetable and fruit garden, and most recently a fish farm.
Peace Love World is committed to helping Zamni Beni raise the funds required to building the new kitchen/bakery. While this is no easy task, we are excited to soon launch our new One World One Love t-shirt and announce a special event in the coming months. Stay tuned for more information!
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The summer of 2009 has been an exciting one with the roster that has been built for the 2009/2010 Rochester Americans. There'll be a lot of questions from fans getting to know some of the new players but also a lot of questions wondering about some favorites from last season.
So here's a quick rundown of players that are no longer in the Florida Panthers or Rochester Americans organizations:
Tanner Glass – He signed a one year two way deal with the Vancouver Canucks. After a strong training camp he's on the Canucks opening night roster. The Panthers had said they would have liked him back but were not ready to offer him a deal prior to the start of free agency.
Janis Sprukts – is currently playing for Dinamo Riga in the KHL. Sprukts was unhappy last season when he realized he had no real chance of cracking the Florida Panthers lineup. So he packed up his things and went across the pond.
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**Author Note: So this is my first readerxcountry story so please be kind. Thanks. So this is technically a reader x Germany story, but the reader will have other encounters. Hope you enjoy**
You stood poised on the tip of your toes. Orchestrated music echoing in your ears. You took two light steps and spun, but then you stopped yourself. You sighed and leaned against the railing that ran along a wall of mirrors.
"Nervous?" said a voice.
You turned to see Ivan standing in the doorway. He was dressed in dark blue turtleneck and nice beige dress pants. You smiled at him as he walked up to you.
"A little." you said.
He rapped his arms around your shoulders and you around his midsection.
"You'll do perfect. But are you ready for your other performance?" he asked as he stroked your face with the back of his hand.
"Well I've been studying up on Mr. Germany for three months now. I think I can handle it." you said looking up at him.
"Good. Any information you find out that you think is useful you send it to me." he said.
"I will." you told him.
"Hmm." he said kissing the top of your head, "I'm going to miss you my little sunflower."
"I'll miss you too."
He leaned in and gave you a light kiss on the lips.
"Now let's go have some dinner and then we'll return to the theater for your performance, da?"
"Sound good to me."
Your stomach felt like it had knots in it. You stood back stage, your white swan costume fitted to your figure, and constantly shifted back and forth. You were nervous about the performance, but more than that your assignment. You had to spy on Ludwig Beilshmidt or a.k.a Germany for Russia, it would be the first time you and Ivan would be apart since you met him.
You had fled from the orphanage you had been place in after your parents disappearance. You wanted to find them and so you joined a band of gypsies. With them you traveled across Europe, but eventually you gave up on finding them. A thought had been set in your mind: They probably never wanted you. So out of despair you had wandered away from the gypsy camp during a trip through Russia. Cold and starving you passed out. Sometime then he must have found you, saved you. He took care of you, loved you and you would be eternally grateful to him. That's why you were doing this. For him.
"Cue in five minutes Ms. _______." called a stage-hand.
You nodded to him and did some last minute stretches to loosen yourself up. As well as relax your troubled mind.
"________." you heard some say.
You turned to see Ivan's boss walking up to you.
"I just came to inform you that the axis powers will be sitting in the box beneath Ivan's. You've seen pictures of Germany, so I know you'll have no trouble in identifying him."
"Yes, sir."
"Oh and one more think. I want as much information as possible. You're going to have to make him trust you and the only way I see that happening is that you make him fall in love with you."
The thought made your stomach knot up again, but you couldn't protest. If it had to be done, it had to be done.
"I understand, sir." you said.
"Good. Now I believe your on." he said and left.
The stage had darkened and you quickly stepped out. You found your position and stuck a pose. The music started and the lights came back on. You twirled and danced across the stage; the other dancers following you. When you had to posed you tilted your head over to Ivan's box. He gave you a reassuring smile. You couldn't smile back in the middle of the performance, so instead you looked down below to where the axis countries were seated. Immediately you found yourself looking right at Ludwig. His intense cold blue eyes were focused on the stage. His blonde hair was slicked back and his muscular form was fitted nicely under a tuxedo. He was one of the handsomest men you had ever seen. Yet he seemed so cold. That would make your job a lot harder.
You had to move again and danced over to the far left of the stage (for those facing the stage the right) and you had to pause again. This time when you looked up you noticed he was looking right at you. Well most people were, you were the prima ballerina, but still his gaze seemed focused on you.
The rest of the performance went on this way, with you sneaking glances up at him. When it was over you returned back stage to change. Due to it being opening night of Swan Lake, you had to go out and meet the public. It was the company's policy. It would give you the chance to first meet Ludwig.
You changed into a beautiful, long blue evening gown and returned to the theater's grand lobby. Ivan found you first, before you found the other countries.
"Remember we have to be indifferent to each other." he told you quickly.
"I know. I will be. The question is can you?" you teased.
"I can be a cold as Siberian ice." he said breaking off from you.
You didn't want to walk up with him. You made you way around a bit, greeting the other patrons, before making your way to the large group of countries. The allies already knew who you were, but they also knew about Russia's plan and were even promised some information. So they to had to pretend not to know you. France approached you first, which he would have done whether he knew you you or not. He gave you kiss on your hand.
"Mademoiselle, you performance tonight was absolutely incredible." France said.
"Why thank you Mr.?" you asked.
"Francis Bonnefeuille, but you may call me Francis."
"Pleasure to meet you."you said.
The rest of the allies introduce each other; Arthur, Alfred, Yao and Ivan. Then you turned your attention to the axis.
"And you gentlemen?" you asked.
"I am Kiku Honda." said the Japanese man with a bow.
"Ve, I am Feliciano Vargas!" said the Italian with much excitement.
You giggled at his silliness, "Nice to met you Feliciano."
Last to introduce himself was Ludwig.
"Ludvig Beilschmidt. I must say I really admired your dancing this evening. It takes quite an athletic ability to be a ballerina.
"Yes it does. I've worked hard to get where I am. Thank you for the compliment, I'm glad you enjoyed the performance." you said giving him a sweet smile.
He gave you a small smile back.
"You might even have the pleasure of seeing the performance again, Rudwig." Kiku interjected. "I hear the company will soon be traveling to Germany."
"Really?" Ludwig said looking at you.
"Oh yes. Our production manager wanted to take a world tour. Our company is regarded as one of the best ballet company's in the world. We'll stay in Germany for 6 months before moving on to the rest of Europe and eventually New York."
"That must be exciting!" Italy said.
You laughed, "Yes I'm very excited! I love traveling."
You noticed Arthur check his watch, "Oh, I am so sorry Ms. ________, but my friends and I must be going."
"It's quite alright. I understand how late it is. I'm grateful to you for coming to show. Good evening." you said to the Allies.
The Allies bid you and the Axis powers goodbye and after they left you turned your attention back to Ludwig.
"I wonder Mr. Beilschmidt if I might ask a favor?" you said.
"A favor?" he questioned. A slight bit of pink showed on his cheeks.
"I didn't want to ask it when the other men were here, but I've always wanted to see Germany. And I was wondering if during my time there if you would be my personal tour guide?"
He relaxed a little after you finished your sentence, "Of course. I vould be happy to."
"I appreciate it." you said with a smile. You looked at all there of them.
"Well, gentlemen it was a pleasure to meet all of you. Thank you for coming tonight. I hope you enjoy the rest of your evening.
You spoke that last sentence with your eyes on Ludwig.
"Good evening." you said as you left.
Ludwig watch as Fraulein _______ walked away. He found her sweet and charming, not to mention beautiful. Her performance had captivated him. She was strong, but graceful when she danced. He thought at one moment during the performance she was looking right at him, but he must have imagined it.
"Ludwig!" His thoughts were interrupted by Feli.
"You like Senorita` ________ don't you?" Feli said.
"I...erm... just admired her dancing." he said feeling his cheeks grown hot.
"You must have riked it very much Ludwig-san." Kiku said.
"Let's just go back to the hotel, you two." Ludwig said pinching the bridge of his nose.
"Ve ~ Ludwig likes _______!" Feli exclaimed.
"Feliciano keep your voice down!" he said loudly.
"Ruwig, I believe you're the one who is being loud." Kiku said.
He just sighed. It was going to be a long night.
Lies and Spies- Germany X Reader Part 1 by Aki21AreahWatch
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First Country x reader ever! Whoo hoo! I've been wanting to write this for awhile, cause I've had an idea for a story for quite some time and I finally got around to it.Yay! So enjoy and I hope you all like it. Hope to write the next chapter soon for those who like it.
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You belong to you for now...
Germany belongs to Hidekaz Himaruya.
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Yas.So much yas
i love this!!!
This is Amazing I want to read more and I will
Thank you very much! I'm glad you like it! Sorry for the late reply.
ohohohohoho~ Germany is being teased~ :3 anywho...next please?
Oh this is exciting! I hope there will be more!
Oh yeah, no worries there will be more! Thanks for reading!
Awesome job! (i wouldnt mind another russia kiss da! XD) i really liked it!
Oh, don't worry there will be more Russia... he's actually crucial to the story. Thanks! I'm so glad you liked it!
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. It's suppose to be a bit mysterious, like you find out things as the story progresses.


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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Candidates for mayor of New Jersey's largest city are bringing attention to Newark's rising murder rate.
Shavar Jeffries held a news conference Monday near the site of a Christmas night shooting that left two teenagers dead and another seriously wounded.
Ras Baraka had met with relatives of one of the teens on Sunday, while councilman and mayoral candidate Anibal Ramos is asking state senators to push for federal funds for public safety in Newark.
Police haven't released a motive for the shooting on a residential block near Interstate 78. The 13-year-old female victim was shot while taking out the trash.
Newark has topped 100 murders for the first time since 2006, when city police counted 107. The number of murders has risen steadily since dropping to 67 in 2008.


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As for China, no sane American military expert would advocate a land war in Asia.
You have to be a little crazy to run for president, and he just seemed, well, sane.
But he can make it sound as if no sane person could possibly believe it.
Republicans need to demonstrate that they have a smart, sane sense of where to go from here.
Smith College President Kathleen McCartney, who is apparently the only sane person in the room at that institution.
For which sane word, if not for all the pages of his poem, we may feel gratefully towards the writer.
Never try to do sane and safe business when you're angry, gentlemen!
Where amid this crazy dance of self-contradictory fanatics and fools was a sane man to find a place on which to stand?
Gorman took a sane, though I think incorrect, view of the situation.
She was cheerful as well as sympathetic; she was sane beyond most young girls in her management of menmany men.
1721, back-formation from sanity or else from Latin sanus "sound, healthy," in figurative or transferred use, "of sound mind, rational, sane," also, of style, "correct;" of uncertain origin. Used earlier, of the body, with the sense of "healthy" (1620s). Related: Sanely.
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Route 66 - A Photographic Journey
During a visit to Las Vegas, I ventured on Route 66 to get away from the craziness of Sin City. The mythical road immediately sparked my interest and my curiosity, so I needed to come back and do the entire journey. I have not experienced the glory days of Route 66, but the vestiges of it made me realize how unfortunate it is that one day this historic highway will be forever gone.
2011 marked the 85th anniversary of Route 66: The Mother Road. The most famous road of the USA was bypassed by Interstate 40 and removed from the United States Highway System in 1985. With fewer visitors year after year, the road is being left to itself and to the few good Samaritans who are doing their best to take care of it.
More than 3,000 buildings in ruins are scattered along the road. During my road trip, I have documented some of the motels, restaurants, villages and tourist attractions that marked the heyday of Route 66.
The historic journey of 2,448 miles (3,940 km) took me from Chicago to Los Angeles through 8 States: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. The trip included several overnight stays in non-luxury motels, numerous stops for gas, and a whole lot of greasy but delicious food!
This book is the result of my adventure and will hopefully help preserve the memories and history of the highway once known as The Main Street of America.
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Monday, 20 March, 2000, 14:16 GMT
Banks face profits probe
The government has referred Britain's banks to the Competition Commission after an official report accused the industry of making excess profits from its customers.
The competition watchdog was asked to look at the provision of financial services to small and medium-sized businesses.
According to the government report, customers could pay between £3bn and £5bn less for their banking services if there were full competition.
The criticism comes from the head of a government inquiry into banking, Don Cruickshank, after an investigation lasting 16 months.
His recommendations are likely to be addressed by Chancellor Gordon Brown during his Budget speech on Tuesday.
The referral was the government's first action on the report's recommendations.
Criticism of high street banks
Mr Cruickshank is particularly critical of the four big high street banks, Barclays, NatWest, HSBC and Lloyds TSB.
They made profits last year of more than £12bn, which Mr Cruickshank condemns as "unduly high".
The report points out that because few people switch banks, even when better deals are available elsewhere, the banks are free to make high charges and pay little interest.
He is recommending changes to ensure that the big four do not prevent new competitors offering better deals.
Intensely competitive
The banks argue that the industry is intensely competitive, especially compared with the rest of Europe. They say that making it too easy for other companies to start new banks would pose a threat to customers, who could not be sure their money was safely looked after.
"This is a highly competitive industry. This is a very effective and important industry which is one of Britain's market leaders. One should look very carefully before disturbing existing arrangements," he said.
"Do not allow all the miasma of small criticisms to distract attention from the larger picture."
"There are real problems with the way banks control the networks which allow money to flow around the economy, whether it be cheques, credit and debit cards, or electronic transfers, big and small," said Mr Cruickshank.
He has called for a new payments regulator to deal with the issue of charges and overlapping networks, which emerged in the controversy over charges for Link machines.
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His report calls for a full investigation by the Competition Commission of the small business market to decide whether the banks are acting within the law.
He also wants the government to block any further mergers within the banking sector until his reforms are implemented. And he believes some bank units should be split off to ensure greater competition.
The report was welcomed by small business organisations and consumer groups.
"We are increasingly concerned that the concentration of banking services in a small number of banks is restricting choice in the small business sector," said Andrew Parkinson of the British Chambers of Commerce.
But the proposals face opposition from within the government.
The Financial Services Authority, which regulates the banking industry, has been resisting calls to have competition concerns added to its remit.
Services for the poor
Mr Cruickshank is determined to lower charges to customers. He says that payments from cash machines should be set at about 15p to 30p, rather than £1 or more as currently proposed.
Mr Cruickshank is also critical of the banks' role in providing services for low-income households in poor neighbourhoods - another priority for the government.
The report has been welcomed by consumer groups, who are looking for the chancellor to take further action to implement its findings.
Bank shares recovered early losses in share trading to close little changed on the day. They had already been depressed in advance of the report's publication by fears of what it might say.
Lloyds TSB shares were unchanged at 601p, Barclays was up 16p at 1519p, and HSBC slipped 0.5p to 733.5p.
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What kinds of things can cause short-term memory loss?READ MORE
What causes short-term memory loss?
Stress, lack of sleep, even nutritional deficiencies can cause short-term memory loss. You also should check into side effects from medications. Most of us get a little scared when we experience memory glitches, feeling sure we are on our way toward dementia. That is not true.
However, serious, sort-term memory loss is something that you need to take seriously and with the help of your doctor, get to the root cause. Many things are "fixable" as mentioned above. Acknowledge and learn to handle stress, get optimum sleep, eat well and exercise. However, memory loss due to dementia is not curable at this time. However, degenerative symptoms, may be slowed in some people with medication.
Seeing a trusted physician is the first step when difficulty arises.
Take care,
Hi, Diana,
I'd second the previous answer. I just wanted to chime in that I have experienced short-term memory loss when I've been stressed or have become sleep-deprived. And my 88-year-old father has had short-term memory loss when he has taken some certain medications incorrectly. He also experienced this recently when he had some difficulty getting his blood oxygen level high enough. Once these situations were corrected, the short term memory came back.
However, I also saw short-term memory loss that was permanent with my mom, who had Alzheimer's and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
So if you're worried about your memory, please check with your doctor to determine what's behind it and what steps should be taken!
Take care and keep us posted!
Hi Diana
Before I answer the causes of short term memory loss can I just mention what it can be defined as. It is important because it does affect the way we then account for its apparent loss.
Short term memory loss is often though of as the brief period of time in which you can recall information that you have just been exposed to. However doctors and psychologists may define short term memory more in terms of hours or days. This obviously has implications about causation.
There are many different causes of short term memory loss, poor attention, stress, grief, depression are common psychological causes. There are also diseases that cause short term memory loss. These include mild cognitive impaiment, dementias such as Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia, head injuries, brain tumors, vitamin deficiences, environmental toxins, toxins such as alcohol, side effects to recreational and theraputic drugs, kidney disease, liver disease, and as a result of infection and delirium.
These are just some of the causes. If you are concerned about your own short term memory loss or that of a loved one or friend you/they need to see a doctor for an accurate diagnosis. Many causes of short term memory loss are reversible.
I hope this information helps
Best wishes
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Ah, what a beautiful spring day The sun is shining*, the birds are singing and you're probably thinking of leaving your computer to go and enjoy a walk in the park, a picnic, or maybe even to kick a ball around with some friends. Well, don't.
Only seven weekends of Premier League football remain in this campaign. The same goes for Italy's Serie A and Spain's La Liga. Germany's Bundesliga is down to the last six. After that, a summer without World Cups or European Championships. Then you'll have no choice but to go outside and interact with your loved ones. You wouldn't want to peak too early now would you?
Besides, today's early kick-off has all the makings of a compelling fixture. Wolves, you may have noticed, are rather good at home - having already won seven league games at Molineux including the ones against Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City. Everton, however, are enjoying a rather tidy little run, having gone five games unbeaten.
Wolves need the points desperately, starting as they do in 19th place. A win would take them all the way up to 14th ahead of the 3pm kick-offs. Everton's recent run, meanwhile, may have taken them from of the relegation picture, but now they can start thinking about a Europa League place. Three points here would put them just one behind neighbours Liverpool.
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Team news: The big news, as anticipated, is that Wolves welcome back Adlene Guedioura into their midfield for the first time in seven months after his recovery from a fractured tibia. He replaces Nenad Milijas in midfield, while the goal-averse Steven Fletcher returns up front. Everton, meanwhile, give a first start to Magaye Gueye in midfield.
Wolverhampton: Hennessey, Foley, Stearman, Berra, Elokobi, Guedioura, Henry, O'Hara, Jarvis, Ebanks-Blake, Fletcher. Subs: Hahnemann, Craddock, Kightly, Ward, Hammill, Milijas, Mancienne.
Everton: Howard, Hibbert, Distin, Jagielka, Baines, Gueye, Neville, Heitinga, Bilyaletdinov, Osman, Beckford. Subs: Mucha, Vellios, Anichebe, Mustafi, McAleny, Forshaw, Nsiala.
Referee: Phil Dowd (Staffordshire)
On Steven Fletcher Mick McCarthy's take on his club record signing. "He wants to play but I expect more for what I paid," noted Mick in the build-up to this game. But given McCarthy has only had eight starts, isn't that a bit like buying a nice steak and then complaining about the poor flavour even though you never took it out of the packet?
Our man at the ground My colleague John Ashdown is at Molineux soaking up the atmosphere. "I always feels a bit weird getting to a ground at 11.30am," he notes. "Like going to school at night. Highlight of the day so far has been a snippet of conversation between two police officers outside the ground. Police woman: "... shaking the bed really hard, slapping me in the face ...". Police man: "Ha, ha, ha!" Wished I'd heard the rest. Anyway, I reckon this has got a draw written all over it, which is probably not good enough for Wolves. We shall see."
My own two pence Can certainly imagine this goal finishing in a draw - the last three meetings between these two teams all have - but I reckon there are goals to be had here too. I'll say 2-1 to Wolves.
1 min We're off. Adlene Guedioura announces his return to first-team action after that seven-month lay-off by giving away a free-kick within less than 30 seconds.
2 mins Matt Jarvis, who really is a very good player in my own humble opinion, wins a corner as his cross from the left is deflected behind. He takes the set-piece himself, but fails to clear the first man.
3 mins Woof - violent strike from Guedioura just inside the box in the right, which might well have been on target but thwacks off Phil Neville's thigh and flies behind for a corner. This time the set-piece is swung out to O'Hara, lingering on the cusp of the D, but his first-time volley flies a long-way over the bar.
5 mins Bright start from Wolves. Did you know Everton are the most fouled team in the Premier League over the past five years? I didn't until I had Opta crunch some numbers for an unrelated piece of research earlier this week.
7 mins Another corner for Wolves and Fletcher meets Jarvis's delivery from the left with a powerful header that seems to be flying in before Leon Osman nods it away off the line. Howard was beaten.
8 mins While we're on the subjects of Opta stats and headers ... "29% of the goals conceded by Everton have been headers," tweets OptaJoe. "The highest proportion of any team in the PL this season. Bombarded."
9 mins Another corner for Wolves - their fourth of the game already, but this time Distin heads clear. They've been giving Everton all sorts of trouble down the left - unsurprisingly, of course, since that's where Matt Jarvis likes to do his thing.
11 mins Wolves win a free-kick about 30 yards out on the left-hand side after Fletcher is fouled by Distin, but it's the same forward who mistimes his run before the set-piece is taken, straying offside as he rushes in behind the defence on the left. In fairness his header was way off target in any case.
13 mins Molineux roars with excitement as Ebanks-Blake bursts away on the break following a rare Everton attack. He has Hibbert and Neville falling over one another as he bursts forwards but instead of taking the chance on himself he cuts back and rolls the ball to Jarvis and in the process allows Everton's remaining defenders to get back. The move fizzles out.
15 mins "Is there a more under-rated player in the Premier League than Kevin Foley," poses our man at the ground John Ashdown. "Should be (but won't be) in the PFA Team of the Year. Bright start from the home side."
17 mins Everton finally emerge from their half for long enough to win a free-kick some way out on the left. Heitinga was left completely unmarked on the far side of the pitch, but Baines tries to swing the ball into the middle instead and it is easily cut out.
18 mins Howls from the home crowd as Ebanks-Blake goes down in the box, but at first sight it looked as though he simply fell over, and if anything might even have been pulling back Jagielka. No replay as yet, mind.
19 mins "Once relegation is ruled out, all I am interested in is finishing above Liverpool - not tippy-tappy football, not goal fests, not transfer gossip," announces Everton fan Gary Naylor. "Does this make me a bad person?" It does not, Gary. That thing you did last summer, on the other hand ...
GOAL! Wolves 0-1 Everton (Beckford, 21 mins) I was just about to say that Everton were finally beginning to get a handle on this game but still hadn't actually created any chances. And then, from their first one, they score. Osman darts away from his markers down the right hand side to deliver a delicious cross, and Beckford gets across his man in the middle to header it home. That was actually really nicely executed attack, but they made it look so simple.
23 mins The cheers get caught in Wolves' throats again as Guedioura looks up from the edge of the box and attempts to curl a side-footed effort into the top corner of Tim Howard's net. The keeper was beaten, but the ball flies just the wrong side of the post.
25 mins They've finally replayed the Ebanks-Blake penalty appeal from earlier, and as suspected he went down softly. The correct decision was made.
27 mins This game has returned to its former pattern - Wolves piling forwards but generally succeeding only in winning corners. There's another one coming up here on the right-hand side ...
28 mins It's an inviting delivery, an inswinger this time that arrives on cue in the middle of the six-yard box but nobody in a Wolves shirt can get their head to it.
30 mins The frustration grows for Wolves as Elokobi looks for Jarvis down the left, but his team-mate misreads his intentions - getting caught on his heels - and the ball rolls out for a throw-in. This does seem to have been the problem for Wolves at times this season - plenty of nice work in the middle of the pitch and even in the opponent's half. But still not enough end product.
32 mins So nearly 2-0 to Everton! Once again it was Osman who managed to shake off his man on the right and once again his cross from the right was right on the money, finding the head of an unmarked Beckford in the middle. His header had power and was rising back up towards the top corner after hitting the ground on the edge of the six-yard box, but Hennessey stuck out a firm palm to push it away. Fantastic save, but excellent work from Osman, who has pretty much had two chances to put in a cross all game and put both of them exactly where they needed to be.
33 mins Everton win another free-kick a short way outside the box on the left and after it skips off a couple of heads inside the box seem rather cheesed off not to get a corner. In fact, Beckford wants rather more than that after being manhandled in the build-up.
35 mins O'Hara cuts in from the left and crashes in a daisy-cutter that might well have been going in before Distin deflects it behind.
36 mins The corner is cut out by Jagielka, but the ball comes back to Jarvis, who clips in a far more inviting cross, which leads to a goalmouth scramble as first Fletcher sees an effort blocked by Howard at close-range and then Ebanks-Blake fails to steer home the rebound. Everton then break, but Beckford wastes the moment, shooting well wide from outside the area when the pass was probably a better option.
GOAL! Wolves 0-2 Everton (Neville, 39 mins) Neville charges over to corner flag, boxing it in the style of Tim Cahill, and well he might celebrate after a fine strike across goal and into the far top corner from the edge of the box. It's cruel on Hennessey, who had just done superbly well to palm the ball away at full stretch after a free-kick was deflected goalwards by his own team-mate, but Wolves failed to clear properly and Neville capitalised in style.
40 mins It really should be 3-0 to Everton now, the cameras cutting back from the replays to find Gueye sprinting in behind the defence completely unchecked, but then dithering getting the ball caught under his feet before finally producing a deeply disappointing effort which Hennessey saves.
42 mins Wolves are looking ragged now, and Everton win another corner, from which they manage to play the ball all the way around the Wolves box before earning themselves another one.
43 mins This time the ball comes over towards Bilyaletdinov in the middle, but he is outmuscled by Stearman and Wolves clear.
Wolves 0-3 Everton (Bilyaletdinov 45 mins) An absolutely stunning strike by Bilyaletdinov, struck with astounding force from more than 20 yards out and swerving away from Hennessey's fingertips as the keeper threw himself to his right. But it came at the end of some woeful play from the hosts, O'Hara giving the ball away in the middle of the park and nobody closing down the Russian as he advanced up the pitch. Already a game which Wolves had started so brightly seems totally lost.
Peepety-Peeep! Well who saw that coming after 20 minutes? Some horrendous defending by Wolves, coupled by some ruthless attacking by Everton, means that at half-time this game looks as good as over. But with just six-and-a-half games left to avoid relegation, Wolves cannot afford to see it as that. Can they summon anything more in the second half? We shall see. Back in a tick.
Z Car shenanigans "Would you believe, just as Neville was slotting away his goal a la Messi, Tony Blackburn played the Z Cars theme on Pick of the Pops," writes Sean Moore. "As it's also my mobile 'phone ring tone, I was slightly confused momentarily, and had to postpone my celebratory jig around the kitchen to gather my thoughts!"
Tactical musings "Spotted Hibbert and Moyes in animated discussion about those diagonal balls to Jarvis," reported our man John Ashdown midway through the first half in an email that I somehow contrived to miss until just now. "The full-back wants them cut out at source." I'd say that's worked out pretty well.
46 mins Away we go again, with Michael Kightly replacing Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, but not before we've heard John Ashdown's half-time update. "A star-studded press room at half-time," he reports. "Graeme Sharp, Aidy Boothroyd and Ray Parlour were all there amid much Wolves head-shaking. Yes, they've had plenty of the play but what have they done with it? Not much. Parlour, by the way, like any good midfield enforcer, had incredibly strong tea and went without a muffin."
47 mins Need something to cling onto, Wolves fans? Here's Infostrada Sports on Twitter: "On two of the last three occasions a Premier League club has held at least a three goal lead at half time they have failed to win"
49 mins Of course, if Wolves are going to pull this back they're going to need to get back into that rhythm they had at the start of the first half, when they had Everton pinned back for so long. So far, though, it's been a slow start to the second, Jarvis providing the closest thing to a highlight as he just about held off Hibbert down the left before prodding the ball weekly at Howard.
51 mins Wolves win a free-kick a few yards outside the box and Guedioura looks to bend the ball around the wall, but his effort lacked power and was cut out in any case. Still, Bilyatedinov gives away another free-kick almost immediately, and picks up a booking in the process.
52 mins Outrage in the stands as the referee Phil Dowd refuses to point to the spot after as Jarvis controls the ball inside the box and attempts to lift it over the ball over the sliding challenge of Hibbert, only to see the ball catch the defender's arm. The arm, in truth, was not far from Hibbert's side and it would have been pretty tough to ascribe any kind of intent. Dowd had a very clear view and has reason to be happy with his call.
54 mins The camera cuts to a boy in the stands wearing a rubber wolf mask. How this team could do with an actual teenage wolf child now. They have a track record of great success in the sporting arena.
56 mins O'Hara picks out Jarvis on the left with an excellent low crossfield pass but the winger's cross is hugely overhit. Still no real sign of a fightback here, to be honest.
58 mins "'Ruthless attacking by Everton' - Almost seems like an oxymoron," notes Ross Hamilton. "Great first half." I'm going to go out on a limb and guess Ross isn't a Wolves fan.
59 mins Frustration rises as Kightly and Foley exchange paths on the corner of the Everton area and wind up tackling each other.
61 mins At last Tim Howard is forced into a save - his first of the half - as Henry hammers one goalwards from 25 yards. The keeper does well to push it around the post for a corner, but from the ensuing set-piece he is forced to make an even better stop - plunging to his right once again to block Guedioura's powerful header from six yards out. That was a really good reflex save.
63 mins Suddenly some uncertainty from Everton and hearts are in mouths again as Jagielka directs Jarvis's corner from the left just wide of his own far post.
65 mins Time for Everton's first change, Victor Anichebe coming on to replace Magaye Gueye.
67 mins Everton do that thing they do (or at least have been doing all day today), breaking forwards for the first time all half and immediately unpicking the Wolves defence, but on this occasion Beckford has strayed into an offside position.
68 mins Leighton Baines decides that anything Phil Neville can do, he can do better - looking up and letting fly from more than 20 yards out on the left. Unfortunately it turns out that he is incorrect. His shot arrows away high into the afternoon sunshine.
70 mins So here's a thought - on a hot day like today, could certain shirt colours be an asset? Wolves's gold, surely, should reflect heat, where Everton's blue, being darker, would be more likely to absorb it. In which case, Wolves should be the fresher team in these closing minutes ... Or am I overthinking this, just a touch?
72 mins Wolves win a free-kick outside the Everton area on the right, but O'Hara's delivery is plucked out of the air by Tim Howard.
73 mins Jermaine Beckford is coming off, and he doesn't look too happy about it either. He, perhaps, believes there were more goals to be had today, but Moyes is unmoved. Apostolos Vellios goes on in the striker's place.
75 mins "Less than a couple of months ago, after the tame defeat at Bolton, some Everton fans were genuinely calling for Moyes to go and someone (Big Sam? Guus Hiddink? Rafa Benitez?) to step in," writes Gary Naylor as the manager continues to growl in the direction of Beckford in the dugout. "I hope they're feeling a bit sheepish now."
77 mins If Wolves are to take any one positive out of this game it may be the return of Adlene Guedioura, who has put in a solid shift today in his first game back after that fractured tibia. He now finally makes way for Nenad Milijas.
79 mins The other massive consolation for Wolves is that they've absolutely battered Everton in the corners count. Everton win their fifth of game now, but there's no catching the home side, who have 12 already. Plus Bilyaletdinov's delivery is rubbish, sailing way over all his team-mates in the middle.
81 mins Not so much Z Cars as Keystone Cops here for Everton as Bilyatedinov, scorer of that brilliant goal earlier, swings and misses at a cross when completely unmarked at the back post. Undeterred, he manages to get control of the loose ball, then swipes it way over the bar from six yards out. And then falls to the ground injured. Oh dear.
83 mins Last substitutions for both teams - Adam Hammill replacing Steven Fletcher for Wolves while Everton send on Adam Forshaw for Diniyar Bilyaletdinov. Let's hope it's just the Russian's pride that suffered lasting damage just now.
85 mins Watch out folks, here comes science. "Wolves players won't be any cooler than Everton players Paolo," asserts Craig Ward in response to my shirt musings (70 mins). "While dark surfaces do absorb heat, light coloured clothing also reflects heat radiating from the body back towards the body, trapping it in the air between skin and shirt. If anything, the Wolves will be a tad warmer than their Liverpudian counterparts."
87 mins Kightly nods down a cross for Milijas inside the area, but the midfielder's touch takes him down to the byline and all he can do from there is chip the ball up softly into the arms of Howard. It sounds, by the way, as though it was a hamstring injury that forced Ebanks-Blake off at half-time, which can't be good news at this stage of the season.
89 mins "If you are right about shirt colours and hot weather, then England is probably not the best country to test the theory," notes Robin Hazlehurst. "Better to look at a hot country like Spain where the team that plays in white is well known for pressing and tiki-takaing opponents to death through non-stop movement, while the team that plays in dark red and blue should absorb so much heat that they can't move by half-ti ... eh? Oh."
90 mins We're going to have two minutes of added time. They may not see a drastic turnaround in events here.
Peep! Peep! Peeeeeep! The full-time whistle is met by boos at Molineux. They miss the chance to move out of the relegation zone and many of their rivals will have played two more games by the time they next play on 23 April. Opportunities to collect points this season remain: they still have Fulham, West Brom and Blackburn to play at home, but they are beginning to run short. As for Everton, their fine run continues - the win leaving them just a point behind sixth-placed Liverpool. How quickly things can change this season. Anyway, thanks for all your emails, be sure to join Jacob Steinberg right now for all the latest from today's 3pm kick-offs.


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Zach Parise scored two goals and added an assist as the Minnesota Wild extended their winning streak to six games with a 7-4 win over the Dallas Stars. Both of Parise's goals came on bounces that barely made it over the goal line. Mikko Koivu and Matt Cullen each had a goal and assist for Minnesota, which snapped a 16-game losing streak in Dallas. Dany Heatley added an insurance goal with 1:28 remaining and Pierre-Marc Bouchard added an empty-netter with 16 seconds left. Jaromir Jagr, Alex Goligoski, Trevor Daley and Philip Larsen scored for the Stars.
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When your child goes through teenage development, it can sometimes feel like you're speaking different languages. We spoke with Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., about how to connect with your teenager, establishing trust with your teen, and how your relationship changes.
One minute your kid is laughing hysterically, rolling on the bed with the dog—and the next she's sullen, slamming the door (!), barely willing to acknowledge your presence. Sound familiar? Of course acne, algebra, and angst will always plague young people, but according to a new book by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., the rapidly changing teen brain is also a factor. "We've been told numerous myths about adolescence that we need to correct: that this is a time of 'nuttiness' and 'immaturity' that we have to get over or get through, rather than a moment of necessary change and important growth of the brain," Dr. Siegel says. More than ever, the period of a child's adolescence is a time parents should stay connected with their child—and maintain their relationships with other adults. An actual social life? you say. Yes, parents need to get out with friends, too. We spoke with Dr. Siegel about some of the issues he explores in his newly-released book, Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain (Penguin/Tarcher).
You write: "Not being socially engaged can make an adult feel disconnected in the face of a teen's social life." How can a parent who's feeling this way cope?
Teens remind us very plainly that adulthood can be an isolating experience. For example, how many new friends did you make in your 30s and 40s? Kids make new friends practically every week! If parents realize that our relationships with others are the best source of our own well-being, both physically and mentally, it'll go a long way toward helping them motivate to reach out and connect with others.
How can adults rediscover their social side? Will it help them gain perspective when dealing with their adolescent?
Don't isolate yourself! Healthy minds and bodies are ones that are in supportive relationships—at home, at work, and in your community. Not having an emotional spark can make a teen's exuberance for life seem threatening. This time in your child's life isn't a threat, but rather a reminder of what's good for us across the lifespan. Developing friendships is important, no matter the age.
It's fairly common these days for some parents to act as if they're 'best friends' with their adolescents. Is this troublesome?
Yes, it can be. It actually makes no developmental sense for teens and parents to be best friends, and to a teen, this situation can be an inherent conflict. Children are attached to us, which means they seek comfort and connection and need to feel safe, soothed, and seen. But we should not be attached to our teens, as it puts them in a stressful role-reversal that can inhibit their growth and development. We can certainly be bonded to our teens, which means we're dedicated to them and care [about them], but we can't use them to soothe our own needs.
How can a parent establish, or re-establish, trust with their adolescent?
During adolescence, there's a natural pushing away from adults, so to the best of your ability, keep the lines of communication open and clear (and bear this in mind each time there's a period of friction with your child). Changes in your teen's behavior and decision-making can be hard to handle from the parent's point of view, but these are fundamental to the remodeling that goes on in the adolescent brain. Being aware of these developmental issues will help you maintain trust and continue an open relationship with your adolescent.
A parent's natural tendency is to protect her child, but doesn't a parent also need to let her teen learn some lessons on her own?
Yes—but it's tough to strike the right balance. You can protect and support your adolescent by being both a safe harbor and a launching pad. Kids need to explore on their own and create their own lives. This takes courage, but it can also involve a few risks. Being there for your kids and listening to them will help them to find their own inner compass that can guide them to be careful and reflect on their own values, rather than simply obeying parents' rules.
Some parents feel a sense of loss when their teens gain more independence. What advice can you give that may comfort during this time of transition?
First, get to the root of why you may be feeling this way. Sometimes this sense of loss may be about how we're actually re-parenting ourselves, offering our kids the kind of care that we never had during childhood. Or it could be about feeling important and essential in someone's life, or about missing that tender and powerful relationship with a young child. Name these feelings so as not to project them onto your child in a way that might inhibit his or her necessary journey toward independence.
What else would you urge folks to keep in mind as they parent their adolescent?
Keep talking! This is a time when adults should be maintaining relationships with their adolescents—don't let teens exclude you from their lives or push you away. We need to reframe the meaning of adolescence in our culture and the role these kids play in our communities—they're moving into a time of great creativity and contribution in our world.
Jennifer Kelly Geddes, mom of two girls whose ages fall smack within the scope of this conversation, is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Parenting, Scholastic Parent & Child, and EverydayHealth.com. She lives with her family in West Harlem.
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Disney Interactive has released a demo -- available now on Xbox Live -- for its explosive arcade racing title Split/Second.
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FORT HOOD — A judge on Wednesday night prevented Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan from pleading guilty to any charges stemming from the Nov. 5, 2009, Fort Hood shooting.
Hasan, 42, had sent presiding judge Col. Tara Osborn a letter indicating his intent and willingness to plead guilty to all 45 charges. However, Osborn ruled at the end of an extended hearing that any admission of guilt would be against military law.
The government is seeking the death penalty in the protracted case against the Army psychiatrist. The case law in death penalty cases prevents a judge from allowing a defendant to plead guilty when execution may be at stake.
Hasan's military-appointed defense team indicated Hasan would be willing to plead guilty to lesser charges included in the 13 capital charges of premeditated murder and all 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder.
Osborn flatly denied allowing Hasan to plead guilty to the lesser included charges and told the court that any guilty plea to the attempted murder charges would be essentially an admission that he had committed the other charges.
"It would be the functional equivalent to pleading guilty to a capital offense," Osborn said.
Jury selection in Hasan's trial is scheduled to begin May 29, followed by testimony July 1.
Leading up to the trial, defense attorneys relitigated several motions the former judge ruled against. After an appeals court removed the judge from the case, Osborn allowed Hasan's attorney to take up some issues ruled upon last year.
The court again denied a motion to change the location of the court-martial, meaning Hasan will face trial just 2.2 miles from where he allegedly gunned down 13 people.
Osborn denied the motion at the outset of Wednesday's hearing along with a request to dismiss a panel of 85 commissioned officers that have been preselected from across the U.S. as potential jurors.
"The presumption of prejudice only exists in extreme cases, and this is not one of them," Osborn ruled.
Osborn told the court recent media coverage has largely been isolated to the Central Texas area and has focused on pretrial hearings and appeals rather than the shooting. The length of time between the shooting and the trial date also played a part in her ruling, she said.
The bulk of Wednesday's hearing took up the testimony of Evan Kohlmann, a government consultant on terrorism whom the prosecution intends to call as an expert witness. Kohlmann authored a report that concludes Hasan is a "contemporary violent extremist" and a "home-grown terrorist."
The defense questioned Kohlmann's methods, which rely upon either six or seven "pillars" to determine if a person fits the profile of a home-grown terrorist. The criteria includes contacting known terrorists, radical sectarian ideology and viewing terrorist propaganda, he testified.
Kohlmann concluded that Hasan met all the criteria. But a defense witness later testified Kohlmann's methods are unsound and impossible to verify.
James T. Richardson, a professor of social sciences and judicial studies, told the court that language Kohlmann used in his report was nebulous and unreliable. Richardson testified Kohlmann's report was biased by his own methods and untestable.
"You can't base claims on (Kohlmann's methods) if you can't test it," Richardson testified. "It's very problematic."
After 6½ hours of testimony and argument that went line by line through Kohlmann's 50-page report, Osborn opted to reserve her ruling.
The judge also denied a defense request to augment and resubmit a 232-question survey to potential jurors.
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Three of Melbourne's most exciting young rock bands - In-Fidelity label mates the Specimens, the Cants and Kamikaze Trio - are hitting the road for a national tour. The Young and the Restless Tour comes with a six-song EP with Australian icons Hoges and Strop adorning the cover.
Judging from the frenetic guitar sounds and song titles such as Levitate, $10 Bill and Alright, the band members are like-minded souls who don't mind sharing a Tarago touring van. Label manager Bruce Milne says the tour was inspired by Britain's Stiff label. "Stiff artists used to go out on special tours and release special tour-only records. They'd have tours with a great range of uniquely different artists such as Ian Dury, Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe travelling around the UK together. We need more of that spirit of adventure."
Milne says that while each act has its own sound, they share a strong camaraderie. "By getting out on the road together they're creating a sense of occasion that will help each individual band's career far more than three different tours. They're refreshingly free of petty inner-city band jealousies. They all intend to be headlining overseas festivals as soon as possible, not worrying about who's headlining at a pub. They're each explosive live acts and I reckon they'll be pushing each other hard on tour to see who can claim 'best on ground' each night."
The tour hits the Ding Dong Lounge tonight and Tarwin Lower's Riverview Hotel tomorrow.
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If you're sick of seeing bands in smoky pubs, there are some interesting alternatives at the weekend. Tomorrow night's Pirates of the Yarrabean boat cruise features the Nation Blue, Bird Blobs, Legends of Motorsport and, of course, the Sailors, cranking out tunes along the Yarra. The rockin' ship leaves from Berth 4, Victoria Docks (Mel ref: 43 C9) at 6pm and returns about 11pm. Pre-sale tickets available from Pony and Polyester Records.
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"It's difficult when you are dealing with deficits and cuts and having to let go people who have been good employees." Jason Hilger county finance manager
Vilas County officials were warned that balancing the county's 2013 budget could force major cuts in spending and layoffs of county employees.
That appears to be the case after the county's finance committee Wednesday approved and forwarded to the county board its proposed 2013 county budget.
If the proposed budget is passed as recommended by the committee, as many as 11 county employee positions could be eliminated as of Jan. 1.
Supervisors are to meet Nov. 13 to discuss and give final approval to the 2013 spending plan.
County finance manager Jason Hilger warned county officials and taxpayers earlier the county faced the task of making up for a $1.5 million deficit in the 2013 budget and that eliminating the deficit would call for tough decisions.
"It's probably the toughest budget I've had to help deal with in the seven years I've been on the county board," county board chairman Steve Favorite said.
"We've tried to work to reduce the duplication of effort in our departments and we hope by doing some reorganizing of employees and departments they can work together to get the job done more efficiently. I hope next year we won't have to do this again."
Hilger said the budget process is made even more difficult when tough decisions have to be made about employees' futures.
"It's difficult when you are dealing with deficits and cuts and having to let go people who have been good employees," Hilger. "It's not something we enjoy having to do."
Budget breakdown
The county board could still make changes in the budget forwarded by the finance committee, but the recommended job cuts include:
• Three custodian positions in the maintenance department. The county will research having a private company provide the same services.
• One employee from the information technology department. Hilger said IT department director Chris Kamps had submitted a proposed budget calling for the elimination of one position. The committee had decided at one point to eliminate two positions in this department, but decided to eliminate just one position.
• One zoning deputy administrator position is to be eliminated from the county's zoning and planning department.
• In the highway department, a secretary position would be reduced to half-time.
• One employee position in the treasurer's office is would be cut.
• One support staff member position in the UW-Extension office would be eliminated.
• One half-time child support staff position would be cut in the social services department.
• A half-time position in the tax listing department would be eliminated.
• The position of assistant corporation counsel was filled recently, but that person has resigned. Corporation counsel Martha Milanowski told the committee she may have difficulty refilling the position.
At least temporarily the committee decided to eliminate funding for the position and provide Milanowski with an additional amount for using outside legal services to assist her. If she finds a person to fill the assistant position she will consult with the committee to see where to proceed from there. In the meantime the county will save money by using outside legal assistance.
Hilger said it's possible the corporation counsel office could outsource legal services for child support cases like other counties. That could help ease the burden for Milanowski, he said.
• In the sheriff's department one law enforcement clerk's position will be eliminated and a dangerous drug investigator's position will not be refilled because the federal and state grant dollars for the post will no longer be provided after Jan. 1.
The county has long had a policy of not refilling positions created by grant money if the county must pay the cost to continue the position.
More cuts in sheriff's
According to Hilger, in order to make additional cuts in the sheriff's department, sheriff Frank Tomlanovich had proposed eliminating the position of chief deputy for a savings of about $96,000.
"The finance committee did not agree with the idea and advised the sheriff to find additional cuts or savings elsewhere in his department that would equal about $90,000," Hilger said.
According to Hilger, as of Thursday afternoon he had not received the information regarding the additional cuts in the sheriff's department budget.
Still facing shortfall
Despite all of the budget cuts and adjustments, the finance committee still faced a 2013 deficit of $1,179,311.
To make up that difference the committee decided to take $488,000 from the department of social services, $150,000 from the county's insurance fund, $300,000 from the highway department and $241,311 from the county's general fund.
The proposed budget calls for a total budget of $29,219,000.
Looking ahead to 2014
Hilger said next year the county will start working much earlier in preparing the 2014 budget.
"I think now that I've gone through one year's budget cycle people will understand the process," Hilger said.
As part of the annual budget process Hilger has required department heads to submit budget proposals for the next two years. In preparing the 2013 budget proposed budgets for 2013 and 2014 were required which will help Hilger and other county officials to look ahead for the following budget year.
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Shoppers enjoyed their very own Winter Wonderland experience as they jumped inside a giant snow globe to raise cash for charities.
Dozens of people had a photograph taken in the falling snow at The Spires Shopping Centre in High Barnet.
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UN chief Ban Ki-moon has told world leaders at the G-20 summit that there is "no military solution" to Syria. Meanwhile, a US ambassador to the UN accused Russia of holding the Security Council "hostage" over the crisis.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addressed world leaders on Thursday during a closed-door dinner at the G-20 summit outside St. Petersburg saying the situation in Syria "has no military solution," stressing the need for a political solution instead.
Ban urged the permanent members of the UN Security Council – China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States – that they have a "collective responsibility to mankind" to act. However, he reiterated that any decision "should be taken within the framework of the UN Charter, as a matter of principle," the UN quoted him as saying.
Russia has been at the forefront of opposition to US-led military action against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime. US President Barack Obama's plan is to carry out a "tailored, limited strike" against Assad's government, which Washington says carried out an alleged chemical weapons attack on August 21 outside Damascus killing more than 1,400 people.
With Russia expected to use its veto power to block any military action against Syria, US ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power on Thursday accused Russia of holding the UN Security Council "hostage" over the crisis.
"Russia continues to hold the Council hostage and shirks its international responsibilities," she said.
Last week, Obama said he would seek backing from Congress for a military strike in Syria. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday gave its backing for the use of force with the full chamber due to vote on Monday when it resumes after the summer recess.
If approved, the amended resolution would authorize military intervention with a 90-day deadline and forbids US boots on the ground for the purpose of combat.
Western powers differ in response
British Prime Minister David Cameron said Thursday that UK scientists have found evidence that poison gas was used in the alleged attacks.
In an interview with BBC television, Cameron said that the evidence "further shows the use of chemical weapons in that Damascus suburb."
Despite the new evidence, Britain will not join a US-led military strike as the UK parliament voted down a bid by Cameron for military intervention. However, Washington has found a firm partner in France.
China has already expressed its "grave concerns" over unilateral military strikes.
"War cannot solve the problem in Syria," Chinese delegation spokesman Qin Gang told reporters at the G20.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has repeatedly ruled out her country's participation in any US-led military strike against Assad's regime.
Economic worries at the summit
Earlier in the day, host President Vladimir Putin told the opening plenary session of the summit that economic matters should take precedence instead of the controversy surrounding Syria.
The summit, which ends Friday, will address a range of issues affecting both developed and developing nations: among other things, steps for preventing tax evasion and "shadow banking." Developing nations have, additionally, voiced concerns over the US Federal Reserve's intentions of ending a stimulus program, which could damage their own economies if not conducted in an orderly manner.
The countries represented at the summit account for two-thirds of the world's population and 90 percent of global gross domestic product.
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Ian wins the final HoH in the September 19 outing, choosing to evict Danielle and take Dan with him to the final two.
Ditching freedom to live in the "Big Brother" house for more than two months was worth it for one contestant who went home with the $500,000 grand prize in the season 14 finale. When the episode started, Ian Terry, Danielle Murphree and Dan Gheesling were still playing the endurance game for the first part of the final HoH competition.
Dan managed to convince Ian and Danielle to drop the game, so the latter two were battling it out in Part 2, which was a puzzle game. Ian won in the second round and competed against Dan in the third part. Ian defeated Dan in the challenge, which had them completing jury member questions, and thus he secured his place in the final two.
Being the HoH, Ian had to evict one HouseGuest. He voted to send home Danielle and take Dan with him to the final two, claiming he's honoring his commitment to Dan. To host Julie Chen, Danielle said she thought Ian evicted her because she could beat him and opened up that she would vote for Dan.
Ian and Dan then answered questions from the jury, which included Ashley Iocco, Frank Eudy, Jenn Arroyo, Joe Arvin, Britney Haynes, Shane Meaney and Danielle. When asked by Britney why he deserved to win, Ian claimed he took destiny into his own hands.
Dan, meanwhile, made a shocking confession that he would've taken Danielle to the final two if he had won the final HoH, despite his promise to Ian. The engineering student looked upset at Dan for this. In their final speeches, Ian pointed out that Dan backstabbed everyone, while Dan claimed he tried to be humble and had to play a ruthless game.
The jury later gave their votes, which ended up with 6-1 for Ian's win. Meanwhile, Frank Eudy won the America's Choice award for favorite HouseGuest.
On the same day "Big Brother" wrapped up its 14th installment, CBS picked up the show for a 15th season. Just hours before the season finale was broadcast on Wednesday, September 19, the network announced the upcoming cycle would air in summer 2013 with Julie Chen returning as the host.