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Pronunciation: met FOR min
Brand: Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, Riomet
Fortamet 500 mg
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Glucophage 1000 mg
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Glucophage 500 mg
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Glucophage 850 mg
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Glucophage XR 500 mg
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Glucophage XR 750 mg
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Metformin 1000 mg-AMN
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Metformin 1000 mg-APO
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Metformin 1000 mg-BAR
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Metformin 1000 mg-IVA
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Metformin 1000 mg-MUT
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Metformin 1000 mg-MYL
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Metformin 1000 mg-TEV
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Metformin 1000 mg-WAT
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Metformin 500 mg ER-TEV
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Metformin 500 mg-APO
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Metformin 500 mg-BAR
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Metformin 500 mg-IVA
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Metformin 500 mg-MAL
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Metformin 750 mg ER-BAR
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Metformin 750 mg ER-TEV
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Metformin 850 mg-AMN
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Metformin 850 mg-BAR
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Metformin 850 mg-IVA
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Metformin 850 mg-MUT
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Metformin 850 mg-MYL
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Metformin 850 mg-TEV
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Metformin 850 mg-WAT
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Metformin ER 500 mg-AMN
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Metformin ER 500 mg-APO
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Metformin ER 500 mg-MYL
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Metformin ER 500 mg-PAR
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Metformin ER 750 mg-AMN
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Metformin ER 750 mg-APO
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Metformin ER 750 mg-MYL
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What is the most important information I should know about metformin?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to metformin, or if you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment with insulin).
If you need to have any type of x-ray or CT scan using a dye that is injected into your veins, you will need to temporarily stop taking metformin.
Before taking metformin, tell your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of heart disease.
Some people develop lactic acidosis while taking metformin. Early symptoms may get worse over time and this condition can be fatal. Get emergency medical help if you have even mild symptoms such as: muscle pain or weakness, numb or cold feeling in your arms and legs, trouble breathing, stomach pain, nausea with vomiting, slow or uneven heart rate, dizziness, or feeling very weak or tired.
What is metformin?
Metformin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels.
Metformin is for people with type 2 diabetes. Metformin is sometimes used in combination with insulin or other medications, but it is not for treating type 1 diabetes.
Metformin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking metformin?
Some people develop a life-threatening condition called lactic acidosis while taking metformin. You may be more likely to develop lactic acidosis if you have liver or kidney disease, congestive heart failure, a severe infection, if you are dehydrated, or if you drink large amounts of alcohol. Talk with your doctor about your individual risk.
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to metformin, or if you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment with insulin).
If you need to have any type of x-ray or CT scan using a dye that is injected into your veins, you will need to temporarily stop taking metformin.
To make sure you can safely take metformin, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
- liver disease; or
- a history of heart disease.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether metformin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using metformin.
Metformin should not be given to a child younger than 10 years old. Extended-release metformin (Glucophage XR) should not be given to a child younger than 17 years old.
How should I take metformin?
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
Take metformin with a meal, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Some forms of metformin are taken only once daily with the evening meal. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Metformin is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercise, and weight control. It is important to use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.
Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet (Glucophage XR). Swallow the pill whole. Breaking the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
Your blood sugar will need to be checked often, and you may need other blood tests at your doctor's office. Visit your doctor regularly.
Check your blood sugar carefully during a time of stress or illness, if you travel, exercise more than usual, drink alcohol, or skip meals. These things can affect your glucose levels and your dose needs may also change.
Your doctor may want you to stop taking metformin for a short time if you become ill, have a fever or infection, or if you have surgery or a medical emergency.
Ask your doctor how to adjust your metformin dose if needed. Do not change your medication dose or schedule without your doctor's advice.
Your doctor may have you take extra vitamin B12 while you are taking metformin. Take only the amount of vitamin B12 that your doctor has prescribed.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember (be sure to take the medicine with food). Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
An overdose of metformin may cause lactic acidosis. Get emergency medical help if you have any of these symptoms of lactic acidosis: weakness, increasing sleepiness, slow heart rate, cold feeling, muscle pain, shortness of breath, stomach pain, feeling light-headed, and fainting.
What should I avoid while taking metformin?
Avoid drinking alcohol. It lowers blood sugar and may increase your risk of lactic acidosis while taking metformin.
What are the possible side effects of metformin?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
This medication may cause lactic acidosis (a build-up of lactic acid in the body, which can be fatal). Lactic acidosis can start slowly and get worse over time. Get emergency medical help if you have even mild symptoms of lactic acidosis, such as:
- muscle pain or weakness;
- numb or cold feeling in your arms and legs;
- trouble breathing;
- feeling dizzy, light-headed, tired, or very weak;
- stomach pain, nausea with vomiting; or
- slow or uneven heart rate.
Call your doctor at once if you have any other serious side effect such as:
- feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;
- swelling or rapid weight gain; or
- fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms.
Less serious side effects may include:
- headache or muscle pain;
- weakness; or
- mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gas, stomach pain.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect metformin?
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:
- furosemide (Lasix);
- nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia);
- cimetidine (Tagamet) or ranitidine (Zantac);
- amiloride (Midamor) or triamterene (Dyrenium);
- digoxin (Lanoxin);
- morphine (MS Contin, Kadian, Oramorph);
- procainamide (Procan, Pronestyl, Procanbid);
- quinidine (Quin-G) or quinine (Qualaquin);
- trimethoprim (Proloprim, Primsol, Bactrim, Cotrim, Septra); or
- vancomycin (Vancocin, Lyphocin).
You may be more likely to have hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) if you take metformin with other drugs that can raise blood sugar, such as:
- isoniazid;
- diuretics (water pills);
- steroids (prednisone and others);
- heart or blood pressure medication (Cartia, Cardizem, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan, and others);
- niacin (Advicor, Niaspan, Niacor, Simcor, Slo-Niacin, and others);
- phenothiazines (Compazine and others);
- thyroid medicine (Synthroid and others);
- birth control pills and other hormones;
- seizure medicines (Dilantin and others); and
- diet pills or medicines to treat asthma, colds or allergies.
These lists are not complete and other drugs may interact with metformin. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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Einstein's RiddleLogic puzzles require you to think. You will have to be logical in your reasoning.
Einstein's Riddle:
Einstein wrote the following riddle. He said that 98% of the world could not solve it. But several NIEHS scientists were able to solve it, and they said it's not all that hard if you pay attention and are very patient. Give it a try:
There are 5 houses in 5 different colors in a row. In each house lives a person with a different nationality. The 5 owners drink a certain type of beverage, smoke a certain brand of cigar, and keep a certain pet. No owners have the same pet, smoke the same brand of cigar, or drink the same beverage. Other facts:
1. The Brit lives in the red house.
2. The Swede keeps dogs as pets.
3. The Dane drinks tea.
4. The green house is on the immediate left of the white house.
5. The green house's owner drinks coffee.
6. The owner who smokes Pall Mall rears birds.
7. The owner of the yellow house smokes Dunhill.
8. The owner living in the center house drinks milk.
9. The Norwegian lives in the first house.
10. The owner who smokes Blends lives next to the one who keeps cats.
11. The owner who keeps the horse lives next to the one who smokes Dunhill.
12. The owner who smokes Bluemasters drinks beer.
13. The German smokes Prince.
14. The Norwegian lives next to the blue house.
15. The owner who smokes Blends lives next to the one who drinks water.
The question is: WHO OWNS THE FISH?
HintJust take your time. This one should take you some time and is probably one of the harder riddles you see.
AnswerThe German sits in his Green House, smoking his Prince cigars, drinking coffee, and watching his FISH.
The rest go like this-
1st House: Yellow, Norwegian, Water, Cats, Dunhill
2nd House: Blue, Dane, Tea, Horse, Blends
3rd House: Red, Brit, Milk, Birds, Pall Malls
4th House: Green, German, Coffee, FISH, Prince
5th House: White, Swede, Beer, Dogs, Bluemasters
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BigBadToyStore.com announces that GI Joe 2011 Series 4 is now IN-STOCK.
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'Thanks', bintoy. Just reread the entire story. Like I don't have enough things to do.
On the subject of maintaining sanity, I think it would be a whole lot easier for Hisao and company to remain sane. After all, they are free to progress relative to each other throughout the loops. Hisao and Hanako's relationship deepens with each loop. Emi, Rin, and Lilly can change what they do, and the rest can enjoy those changes. If Kenji and the Nurse accept it too, they can also do different things.
As Groundhog Day showed, it's difficult to maintain sanity when you're the only one going through it.


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Sons and Their Mom`s Breast Cancer
I have a male cousin whose mom, my aunt, died from breast cancer (age 72). My male cousin has two daughters. Are his daughters at an increased risk for breast cancer? If so, should they begin screening earlier? Thanks
The age of diagnosis of your aunt's breast cancer and the fact that she is a step removed means that their breast cancer risk is not very different from the average woman's risk. 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer over their lifetime. They should do the general population screening, which consists of annual mammograms and clinical exams beginning at age 40. There is no data that self breast exam improves outcomes from breast cancer, but as long as it doesn't cause excessive anxiety, I recommend that be performed monthly beginning at age 25.
Doreen M Agnese, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery and Internal Medicine
College of Medicine
The Ohio State University


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Photo by: Fred Buyle
I had the pleasure to meet Fred during my trip to South Africa and spend some days with him both in and out of the water. Words that best describe him are soft-spoken, humble, and just plain friendly – I am sure he is extremely focused and dedicated, he is a former freediving world champion – of course still a magnificent diver.
Since 2002 Fred began to take photos underwater: no artificial light or scuba tanks…almost like the Wolf if it were not for the digital camera. Fred's photos are absolutely stunning, some of the best that I have seen which brings me back to his dedication and focus. I have no doubt that he will become top in his class.
Hopefully I will have the chance to dive with Fred again in the near future. I think I got some good shots of him while he was photographing the beautiful ladies.
To learn more about Fred visit his website and be sure to take a look at his photo gallery – I am sure you will agree with me.


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Can't people just call Jason Leffler's fatal crash last Wednesday a freak accident and move on?
Accidents happen. Tragedies occur daily on the open road.
There's no reason for Leffler's death, other than a part on his sprint car just happened to break at the worst possible place and at the worst possible time.
It was his time. Why does there need to be an investigation?
Because it's the right thing to do.
MORE: Autopsy | Safety concerns | Should Cup drivers race sprint cars? | Leffler's son
Maybe Leffler's death in a crash at Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, N.J. was the result of an unfortunate, unpredictable broken part and he hit the wall at high speed at an angle with such force that nothing could be done.
But no one can say that without taking a further look, without investigating the crash and analyzing what happened.
It is tempting to just say this was fate, that tragic events occur in racing, let's celebrate his life and drop the next green flag.
But doing nothing might lead to more unfortunate events. Investigating the crash can lead to potential improvements to the cars, safety equipment and the racetracks.
It might seem burdensome that the New Jersey State Police, which has jurisdiction and licenses New Jersey racetracks, is investigating. But the police investigation should be welcomed — and it should be something copied by other states.
It's certainly better than what recently occurred in Daytona, where more than 30 fans were injured in February by flying debris and there is no outside investigation. Any details of what happened beyond video evidence will become public only if lawyers can force Daytona's hand.
In both these cases, detectives and lawyers are the ones digging into the accident while the racing world lacks any formal investigative process. Hopefully the information will produce insight. Without it, racers could be doing the same thing all over again — hurting inside and solemnly talking about the passion of a driver and fans.
The state police detectives are not racers but they have people who understand vehicle dynamics. They can provide an impartial analysis compared to someone from a race team or racetrack. They have no allegiances to protect a parts company. They have no personal feelings to protect the legacy of the driver. The New Jersey legislature sets standards for racetracks, so they have a responsibility to propose changes they feel will keep their constituents safe in the stands as well as the drivers on the track.
Drivers need to know which car part broke, how long it had been in use and the materials used to make it. They need to know an estimate of how fast the car was going, how it hit the wall and how the car reacted.
They need to know what type of medical care was provided after the car came to a stop. That way, drivers and racers have a better idea of why Leffler died, what they could do to their racecars to prevent a similar accident and what policies or rules should be questioned.
Without crash data recorders and possibly no significant video footage of the crash, there might not be any solid conclusions. There most likely will be unanswered questions.
There will be more questions after the state police investigation is done. Those who made the safety equipment in the car hopefully will get a look at their equipment at some point to analyze it.
Hopefully most of the results of this investigation by the police — and anyone else — eventually becomes public. Look what happened after the detailed Dale Earnhardt crash investigation: Safety improvements were drastic, and no racer has died in a NASCAR national series race since that 2001 Daytona 500. That's not a coincidence.
Way too often, nobody wants to discuss why a driver was injured after an accident. They don't want to say something that might make a team or a manufacturer liable. When a driver is injured, many of those around him don't want to say how hurt the driver is because they don't want to impede his potential return.
NASCAR often is mum on anything it learns in these situations. It will not publicly release crash data and we're often told after a driver injury that the safety equipment worked as designed but not without much detail, leaving the public left to wonder.
Take Kyle Larson's Nationwide crash at Daytona, which sent car parts and debris flying into the grandstands, injuring fans.
There is no outside investigation. It is up to NASCAR and the track to do the investigation.
So far, the only information released has been measures they have taken to strengthen fencing at Talladega and Daytona.
They have not said why the crossover gate buckled. Was it just hit too hard? Was it not installed properly? Was it old?
They have not said whether the nose of Larson's car was sheared off because the gate buckled and then hit the post or whether it was just the force of the impact.
If the same accident happens again, what would NASCAR and the track expect to occur based on their new tethers and cabling system?
We have asked those questions and have gotten nowhere, probably for liability purposes. But shouldn't any track with a crossover gate know the answers? NASCAR and track officials say that the information is being shared, but there's no way to know for sure.
Sometimes the results and answers to these questions are stuff people don't want to hear. The answers could be painful and increase scrutiny of how people build products or do their jobs. Proposed changes could alter how people race. It could cost money.
But it's better to know than be ignorant. It's better to evaluate and have an idea. By combining the minds of racers with those with general knowledge of automobile accidents, as should happen in the Leffler crash (and any racing death for that matter), there could be something that helps another driver.
So please don't say that there doesn't need to be an investigation. You can say not to jump to conclusions, but the only way not to jump to conclusions is to have a clear designed to find the answers.
That way, maybe a driver not as well known as Leffler won't die in obscurity with little outpouring of support for his family. That way, maybe another 5-year-old boy gets to hug his father for longer in life.


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How to run a free background check
It shouldn't come as a surprise that everyone has skeletons in their closet. Whether it is those classic Facebook photos of underage drinking in college (sorry ma) or the complete criminal record of your sister's new boyfriend, the internet is a virtual graveyard of background information. While some of it takes a tad bit of snooping to obtain, much of it is readily available through public records or broadcast to the world voluntarily through online social networks.
Falsifying or a misrepresenting your information can prevent you from getting that dream job, buying that swanky car you've always wanted or taking out a mortgage on your first home. That being said, the first person you should run a background check on is yourself. Doing so will allow you to check your credit report and insurance information for inaccuracies and let you see your Social Security earnings among other things. Plus, double-checking your records will give you a better idea of what potential landlords, employers, or anyone else might see about you if they decide to do a little detective work of their own.
Here's our how-to guide to running a comprehensive background check, from finances to felonies, with or without dropping a dime.
Updated on 12-13-2013 by Thor Benson: This article has been updated since it was originally published to include additional services.
Using search engines
The first place you should start is your favorite search engine. Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other search engines are a treasure trove of information if you know your target's name or any relevant information pertaining to him or her. The websites provide a broad starting point from which to branch out and the advanced search options will help you narrow your search results and pinpoint the information you seek.
For example, you can isolate search terms to a particular order by simply putting a name in quotation marks in the search bar. Searching "John Smith" will search the first and last name in that particular order and filter out any results that don't match your exact specifications. Also try throwing in any relevant information you may know about your target such as his or her city of residence, job occupation, or education following the quotation marks to greater limit your search results.
Using social networks
Social Networks offer an entirely different breed of information. While search engines may frequently find information someone else published online about your target, social networks provide content that is controlled and voluntarily shared by the user. They may not always offer a ton of concrete information since they are user-generated, but they can provide insight on your target nonetheless. Here are a few of the basics.
Facebook. The social networking giant is probably your best bet when it comes to digging up dirt on a particular someone. If a given profile is public, you can search it by name and affiliated email address, and further hone in using your target's location, education, and workplace. If a Facebook profile is set to private however, it will not appear in the Facebook search results. Varying levels of privacy for different Facebook features means that some information may be public while some will be hidden.
[Tip: Google allows you to search for a name within a specified website or domain, even if a profile is set to private on a social network. For example, if John Smith's Facebook profile is set to private, then you could type site:Facebook.com "John Smith" to see any activity Smith carried out on a public page or group.]
LinkedIn. Boasting more than 175 million users and counting, LinkedIn is a fantastic source for professional networking and background checks — assuming users provide accurate information about themselves. The website is a great place to inspect job resumes and check out an individual's work experience, but offers little in the way of interests or personal information.
Twitter. The website is not quite as refined as some of the other social networking sites when it comes to revealing background information, but it's potentially useful all the same. You can search by username or tweets, but the site lacks the more in-depth filtering mechanisms that make Facebook a standout. Twitter is also generally more useful for discovering your target's personal tastes and interests opposed to the basics like his or her contact information.
Contact information
We all know those stereotypical profile pictures can be absolutely infatuating — especially those in which someone holds their camera up to a mirror and snaps a picture — but they may not be exactly what you're looking for. Sometimes a simple phone number or street address will do just fine. These websites are definitely worth a look, even if they do sometimes have a price tag.
Pipl: This one can get a little creepy. It can show you what streets you've lived on for most of your lifespan, schools you've attended back to high school, your job, social media accounts, age, and quite a bit more, for free. This one also gives a google-like list of links to articles or pages that might be related to you, not to mention it seems to be able to find pictures of you from other sites that you didn't even realize were on the internet.
Spokeo. This one does a pretty good job at collecting from a wide range of sources, including social media, government census, and mailing lists.
You can find out what street someone lives on, how much their house is worth, and their gender, for free. If you're willing to shell out some dough, you can get their marital status, family tree, education, occupation, and more. This one is pretty good at finding the right people based on our tests.
WhitePages. When it comes to contact information, WhitePages.com is hit-or-miss. The website gives you the option to search listed people by name, address or phone number, but the information is often out-of-date or requires a minimal fee to view through an associated website like Spokeo. You also can't view financial background, work history and the like without paying the fee. Either way, it can't hurt to check the website as some information is accurate and free. Be sure to check out the WhitePages app available for iPhone. Android. Blackberry and WP7.
YellowPages. The website essentially uses the white pages directory when searching for background information on a particular person. However, the premium version does include some bonus features, such as social network and property lookup, that can come in handy when running a full background check on your target.
ZabaSearch. Similar to WhitePages.com, ZabaSearch offers a fairly good index of people at a price. You can search by name and location with relative ease, but finding the information for free depends on whether the contact info is listed. Premium services also include an option for both reverse phone and Social Security lookups. ZabaSearch might be a good alternative to try if WhitePages doesn't have the person you're looking for.
Using criminal databases
Criminal background searches are often some of the most revealing and most warranted. You may not care about the financial background of a middle school janitor, but you probably do care about his criminal background. The same goes for that new babysitter you just hired for the weekends and that electrician working in your home. Check out these online tools for viewing criminal backgrounds on pretty much anybody.
CriminalSearches. CriminalSearches.com is the go-to spot for online criminal background checks, despite the fact it may cost you a bit of money to view the results. The site is straightforward, easy to navigate, and allows you to look up criminal offenders by their name, location, age, birthdate, and other search options. Plus, it's fairly extensive, revealing everything from violent crimes and sex-related offensives to behavioral issues and minor traffic violations.
Using public records
Needless to say the Internet has made access to public records a bit easier. While some information is still kept confidential for one reason or another, there are many organizations and government websites that compile and make public records readily available.
SearchSystems. Searchsystems.net serves as an impressive and reliable starting point if you are looking for some background information in the realm of national or international public records. With access to more than 36,000 public records databases, the site allows you to search for different types of public information, such as birth and campaign finance records, before directing you to the appropriate website that contains the records. The site is free and easy to use, but merely serves as a gateway to other public records sites.
NETROnline. NETROnline.com is more difficult to navigate than SearchSystems, but provides a bit more control when it comes to obtaining public records. The site serves as a direct portal to official county and state record databases and even carries out criminal background checks for small fee.
Financial history
We all know your credit can make or break your financial desires. Most credit report websites offer reports for a small fee or even completely free depending on your situation.
Innovis. Innovis is one of the more trustworthy credit report websites out there. The cost hovers around $10 depending on where you live, but some states and territories offer a free credit check once a year. There is also an option to bypass the fee if you are unemployed, receive welfare assistance or believe your file contains inaccurate or fraudulent information.
Annual Credit Report. There isn't much variation between Annual Credit Report and Innovis. You are legally entitled to receive one free credit report every 12 months from each of the large, nationwide consumer reporting companies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion), or more often if quality under state law.
Web domains or IP addresses
It's easier than you might think to figure out who owns a domain because the bulk domain registration data is publically available — you guessed it — online. Whether you're trying to purchase a domain name from someone else or simply trying to satisfy your own curiosity, there is a website to make your job easier.
Who Is Source. Who Is Source is a straightforward, minimalist and to the point. You simply type in a domain name or IP address in the search bar and the let the database scouring commence. There is even an option for finding every domain name owned by a specific company or individual by searching their email address or company name. Keep in mind though that not all domain information is retrievable and some webhosting companies offer private domain registration that shields personal information from the public eye.
Prefer other methods for running an online background check on yourself or someone else? Let us know in the comments below.
This article was originally published on Jan. 1, 2013.Source: www.digitaltrends.com
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FRUIT TREE PRUNING ... Kate Nowell, Filoli horticulturist, will teach a hands-on workshop on pruning fruit trees from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, at Filoli, 86 Canada Road, Woodside. Nowell will demonstrate how to thin out fruit trees to encourage optimal fruit production, followed by guided, hands-on practice. Bring garden gloves and clean, sharp shears. Fee is $40 for nonmembers, $35 for members. Information: 650-364-8300 or www.filoli.org
COOKING CLASSES ... Hands-on cooking classes at Sur La Table, #57 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto, include: "Essential Knife Skills" (Saul Flores, Saturday, July 7, 11 a.m., $59); "Date Night: Chef's Table" (Will VanBrackle, Saturday, July 7, 5 p.m., $79); "4 Grilled Fish Dishes Every Cook Should Know" (Michelle Marquez, Monday, July 9, 6:30 p.m., $79); "Summer Paella Workshop" (Will VanBrackle, Tuesday, July 10, 6:30 p.m., $69); "Warm and Breezy Caribbean Cooking" (Michelle Martin, Wednesday, July 11, 6:30 p.m., $69); and "Great Summer Cooking" (Kim Henderson, Friday, July 13, 6:30 p.m., $69). Information: www.surlatable.com650-289-0438 or email email@example.com
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Members of the Louise Saks Parliamentary Unit, a division of the National Association of Parliaments, will host workshops for anyone interested in learning how to successfully facilitate an organized meeting.
The workshops hosted by the group will be based on the 11th edition of "Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised" by Henry M. Robert III, and contributing authors. The text is the newest edition in 11 years and includes significant updates from first 10 editions.
Along with basic rules for facilitating meetings, the book also includes tips and guidelines for meeting structures and dealing with conflicts. The notable changes for the new edition has expanded the rules of governing a meeting.
Professional Parliamentarian Eleanor Siewart will present the first workshop entitled "Game Plan for a Successful Meeting" and will be followed by Professional Parliamentarian Gretchen Denton, who will present the second workshop entitled "An Organization's Playbook."
The workshops will be held� from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at the Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center, 2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Building 41 West in Waterford and will include a continental breakfast. The admission fee is $20 for general public and $5 for students.
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The National Association of Parliaments was established in 1930 and has a membership of nearly 4,000 parliamentarians throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad. It is a non-profit association for parliaments, focuses on educating, promoting, and implementing guidelines and principles for governing assemblies.


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We bought the American Cherry and it is beautiful. Really warms the room. My husband is a carpenter and although it was time consuming, was fairly easy to install. We found there were a lot of short pieces and we could have used more long ones, but made it work.
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picked up at warehouse. Friendly helpful assistance. had all accessories, but found some accessories much cheaper at other retailers.
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Good morning,We installed the floors ourselves, but hired pros to do the stairs and replacement hardwood railing. This is a very good product. The finished project looks great... except for the very last piece.We needed one extra stair nose, and when I got it home found it was white wood. It didn't match the rest of the project (4 bedrooms, hall, stairs). We had no choice but to use it as the installers were there at the time. Next time, I would open the box to see the piece.Novice mistake, but it really diminished the look of the finished product as it is on the bottom stair, the introduction to the whole project, and it looks awful.Is there any way I can sand it and stain it to match the rest? It is officially "natural cherry" with no stain, so I didn't know if stain on one piece would make matters worse.[@]
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Get an overview of this hotelRiverfront bed & breakfast in Kasilof with free breakfast
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Situated on a river, this bed & breakfast is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Kasilof Historical Regional Society and within 12 mi (20 km) of Johnson Lake State Recreation Area and Clam Gulch State Recreation Site. Soldotna Homestead Museum and Centennial Park are also within 16 mi (25 km).
Property Features
Laundry facilities and free breakfast are available at this bed & breakfast.
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Guests are offered complimentary continental and full breakfasts.
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Cancer Support
"The failure to address the very real psychosocial health needs of patients and their caregivers is a failure to effectively treat that patient's cancer, plain and simple."
- The Institute of Medicine Report
"Cancer Care for the Whole Patient", 2007
Gilda's Club South Florida addresses these psychosocial needs through our Comprehensive Program Components: Support Services, Noogieland™, Education, Healthy Lifestyle, Social Connections, and Resources & Referrals.
Cancer Support Hotline
The Cancer Support Community's signature toll-free helpline service has expanded to include an online live chat feature. This live chat is available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 8 pm Eastern Time and can be accessed here (http://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/MainMenu/Cancer-Support/Cancer-Support-Helpline.html) .


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Kuntz earns No. 1 rank as outfield/baserunning coach
KANSAS CITY -- The ever-present smile of first-base coach Rusty Kuntz must be even brighter this week.
When Boston Globe columnist Nick Cafardo rated coaches around the Major Leagues in various categories, Kuntz was ranked No. 1 for outfield/baserunning. Noted Cafardo: "Kuntz's outfielders are fundamentally sound and get good jumps on balls. Kuntz has been able to improve arm accuracy."
Kuntz is also the team's baserunning guru, and it should be noted that the Royals led the Major Leagues in stolen bases last season, with 153. Their success ratio was 82.7 percent, second only to Boston's 86.6.
Elsewhere on the coaching scene, some former Royals staffers have landed jobs this winter. Eddie Rodriguez, last season's third-base coach, is now the Padres' Minor League infield coordinator. The Padres also named Jamie Quirk, last year's bench coach for the Cubs, as manager for Class A Lake Elsinore in California.
Kevin Seitzer, who sat out 2013, was hired as the Blue Jays' hitting coach by manager John Gibbons, himself an ex-Royals coach. Former pitching coach Bob McClure, also idle last year, got the same job with the Phillies.
Ex-manager Trey Hillman, let go as the Dodgers' bench coach, landed in the Yankees' front office as a special assistant. Ex-Royals first baseman Wally Joyner has been hired as the Tigers' hitting coach.
Dick Kaegel is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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I have learned invaluable lessons in my 40-year association with the family that operates the Canyon Creek Ranch in Northern California.
This suburban kid can buck a bale, pluck a chicken and chop a pile of wood. I would have never learned the true meaning of hamburger without the experience of hanging around ranchers through the cycle of their year.
Yet the most essential teachings have come from the core values of everyday life on The Ranch, which can be heard again and again, especially as elders teach their children. Consider two of the most important.
'Put things back where you found them'
The Ten Commandments conclude with "Thou Shalt Not Covet." It assumes the human trait that sees what another has with envy, if not lust.
On a ranch, it is essential that one share what one possesses when appropriate. This is how tools are tested and improved. How young ones learn to use them. Neighbors share essential supplies if a neighbor runs out and essential equipment when cost-effective.
One of the key rules of such an exchange is the agreement to return the property exactly where it belongs. If you can't find the shovel when a fire breaks out, the bucket for the table scraps to feed the chickens or your cellphone when the baby is about to be born ... well, on a ranch, and it is true of any place, things often have a place related to their function.
Respecting another's property, its place and function and returning it to its owner is the opposite of coveting. Because when you put things back where you found them, you honor the person and relationship and your own integrity in the process.
Isn't that true for relationships as well as things?
'Clean up your mess'
It is difficult to learn anything on a ranch without making a mess, especially the first time you try it. That's true of baking a pie, chopping wood, stacking hay or putting a horse away after a day's riding. It is very appropriate to make a mess as one learns one's way. My experience of ranchers is that there is a huge code of patience and grace allowing one to do so.
What isn't tolerated is any sense that you could walk away from your mess and expect someone else to clean it up. Taking responsibility for your actions is an essential part of learning. It is also an essential measure of human maturity.
How many relationships could be saved, how many academic careers could be advanced, how many sleepless nights could be avoided if we simply found the conviction to clean up our own messes?
What did Jesus say?
"Look at the log in your own eye before you point out the splinter in the eye of someone else." – Matthew 7:5
The only harm in making a mess is running away from it.
The Rev. Mark S. Bollwinkel is senior pastor of Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave. For more information, visit laumc.org.


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Foothill Ranch, Calif. -- Wet Seal Inc. said Wednesday it has named Clinton Group nominee Lynda Davey as chairman of the board. Davey is the former chairman and CEO of Avalon Group Ltd. and will replace the recently departed Harold Kahn.
The announcement follows earlier news that four Clinton Group nominees joined the Wet Seal board of directors: Davey, Dorrit Bern, Mindy Meads and John Mills.


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Court Orders New Review Of Health Law
The Supreme Court told a federal-appeals court Monday to consider several lesser-known legal arguments against the national health-care law, in an order backed by the White House.
The move came in a case brought by Liberty University, a Lynchburg, Va., college founded by the late Rev. Jerry Falwell, and observers said the challenge was unlikely to succeed.
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Iron Maiden Unleash Live Video of 'Wasted Years' From Upcoming 'Maiden England '88' DVD
Excited for the release of Iron Maiden's new two-disc concert DVD, 'Maiden England '88'? You're not alone. The DVD won't hit shelves until March 25, but a piece of 'Maiden England '88' has been posted on YouTube for your viewing pleasure.
'Maiden England '88' is set to be the latest in a long line of quality concert footage unveiled by Iron Maiden. Masterpieces such as 'Live After Death,' 'Rock in Rio,' 'Flight 666′ and 'En Vivo!' have helped cement Maiden's reputation as perhaps the world's greatest live band, and the group's 'Maiden England' VHS tape, released in 1989, will give younger fans a look back into the history of Iron Maiden.
As a special teaser for the digitally remastered 'Maiden England' footage, Iron Maiden have posted live footage of 'Wasted Years,' which was recorded in 1988 within the Birmingham N.E.C. Arena. The stunning performance was retouched by Iron Maiden film producer and director Andy Williams, who used color correcting and grading techniques to enhance the footage to the highest quality possible.
Iron Maiden tour manager Rod Smallwood states, "We've been busy upgrading this concert footage for a long time, with our in-house Film Producer and Director Andy Matthews working tirelessly to weave his magic yet again! The 1989 VHS video has been largely unavailable for many years and we know how eagerly our fans have been awaiting the new version so we wanted to give it the best possible treatment. The current Maiden England World Tour which continues later this year revisits much of the set list and production from the initial 1989 VHS release so it will be interesting to compare just how much has changed in terms of our 2013 live show production, especially with all the advances in modern technology and the improvements we've been able to make to the set."
The 'Maiden England '88' DVD will also contain three previously unreleased encores, 'Running Free,' 'Run to the Hills' and 'Sanctuary.' Disc two will gift fans with extensive bonus footage documenting Part 3 in the History of Iron Maiden in a 40-minute documentary. The 1987 Iron Maiden documentary 'Twelves Wasted Years' will also be put to DVD, along with five remastered promo videos.
'Maiden England '88' is scheduled to drop on March 25 and can be pre-ordered at Amazon.
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This summer, Genex Cooperative, Inc., a dairy and beef cattle genetics company headquartered in Shawano, Wis., has hired 18 student interns from across the United States to fill internship positions within the cooperative's dairy genetics, production and domestic marketing divisions.
The interns, representing 11 colleges and universities, have accepted responsibilities such as collecting data and verifying the DNA parentage of Genex-sired dairy cattle and assisting with photographing dairy cows; feeding and caring for Holstein calves as well as multiple ovulation embryo transfer donor females and recipients; providing on-farm cattle heat detection and artificial insemination (A.I.) service; and caring for dairy and beef sires and assisting with semen collection.
During the internship, each student also participates in an extensive two-week training program which includes both classroom and hands-on learning sessions. The training program teaches bovine reproductive anatomy, the estrous cycle, heat detection and synchronization strategies, and artificial insemination (A.I.) technique. Interns also gain a broad knowledge of genomics, GenChoice sexed semen and the numerous value-added programs Genex offers to members and customers.
"Over the years, Genex has employed hundreds of interns," notes Doug Wilson, Genex Chief Operating Officer. "The interns learn a great deal about the grassroots of the A.I. industry and observe firsthand the diversity within the dairy industry. For many, the knowledge and experience gained through the internship has been a stepping stone to a full-time career at Genex."
The students interning with Genex this summer are (listed by internship, name, college/university, city and state):
Dairy Genetics Intern
Ben Kinnard University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.
GENESIS Interns
Lauren Pitman SUNY Cobleskill, West Charlton, N.Y.
Erika Studeman Washington State University, Napavine, Wash.
Marketing Interns
Benjamin Voelz University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Tilleda, Wis.
Alden West University of Maine, Liberty, Maine
B. Duncan Black Saint Francis University, Hillsboro, Va.
Justine Ahrens University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Marathon, Wis.
Anna Reynders University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Greenleaf, Wis.
Spenser Penrod Purdue University, North Manchester, Ind.
Nathan Brandt University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Lakefield, Minn.
Michelle Reitsma University of Minnesota, Sauk Centre, Minn.
David Albers Iowa State University, Bakersfield, Ca.
Nick Chamberlain University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Pine Island, Minn.
Brandon Tisthammer University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Spring Grove, Minn.
Jen Fasching South Dakota State University, Waverly, Minn.
Isaac Salfer University of Minnesota, Dassel, Minn.
Sire Production Intern
Austin Black College of the Ozarks, Deepwater, Mo.
Genex is a subsidiary of Cooperative Resources International (CRI), a member-owned holding cooperative. The mission statement summarizes the goal of CRI: "To provide products and services as effectively as possible to maximize the profitability of members and customers worldwide while maintaining a strong cooperative."


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Morneau returns, adds to strong infield defense
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- First baseman Justin Morneau returned to the field Monday after being sidelined with a stiff neck.
He started at first and went 0-for-2, grounding out to second and flying out to left in foul territory, in Colorado's 5-0 loss to the Padres.
Morneau played four innings in the field, fielding two grounders and attempting a diving stop in the first.
"He looked good," manager Walt Weiss said. "He took some good swings and it was good to see him out there.
It was the second time all spring the Rockies saw their projected Opening Day infield together -- Morneau at first, DJ LeMahieu at second, Troy Tulowitzki at shortstop and Nolan Arenado at third -- which Weiss said he thinks could be one of the best defensively in the history of the franchise.
"Two Gold Glovers on the left side. DJ, statistically, last year was one of the best in the league at second base and I think he's one of the best anyway at second base," Weiss said. "And Morneau, who's a very solid defender. So, yeah [it could be]."
Cash Kruth is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @cashkruth. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Holland not quite ready to rejoin Rangers' rotation
MIAMI -- The Rangers see Derek Holland making progress in his recovery from offseason knee surgery. They still don't see him ready to return to the Major Leagues.
Holland, in his fifth start on a rehabilitation assignment, went five-plus innings for Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday night, allowing four runs (two earned) on seven hits, three walks and seven strikeouts. He threw 87 pitches in his longest outing with the Express.
"He got into the sixth inning," pitching coach Mike Maddux said after getting the report. "He was better out of the windup than the stretch. He got better as the game went on. He was up early, but got the ball down later. He had a productive changeup and slider. He maintained his fastball throughout the outing, which is good."
Holland's next outing is "to be determined," Maddux said. But it's unlikely to be at the Major League level, even though the Rangers need a fifth starter on Tuesday against the Mariners.
"I feel like I'm ready, but that's up to them," Holland said. "I can't decide too much. They have to figure out what the call is. I'm ready. The whole thing down there was just making sure I could finish and go as long as I could. I feel good."
"Derek Holland is still working," manager Ron Washington said. "If he keeps progressing, you'll see him. You're not going to see him soon, but you'll see him if he keeps progressing."
The Rangers have Colby Lewis, Nick Tepesch and Miles Mikolas lined up to pitch vs. Seattle. They don't yet have a starter for Tuesday, and they are not expecting Yu Darvish to be ready to come off the disabled list. Robbie Ross could be recalled from Round Rock to make that start.
"When we get back home, we'll discuss what we're going to do," Washington said.
T.R. Sullivan is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Postcards from Elysian Fields, and follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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What Really Happened to Eliza Jane? LA County Coroner Says AIDS Pathological Evidence Points to Amoxicillin
Two months later, a report by pathologist and toxicologist Mohammed Al-Bayati (retained by the parents) found no evidence for pneumonia and concluded that Eliza Jane had died from an allergic reaction to amoxicillin, a synthetic penicillin, known to be a major cause of severe allergic reactions. EJ had begun treatment with amoxicillin for an ear infection the day before she died and had never taken antibiotics previously. Al-Bayati also found no convincing evidence that Eliza Jane was immune compromised.
The LAPD investigated the case for 12 months, presumably considering the autopsys implication that EJs mother, Christine Maggiore, had risked her daughters life by not taking highly toxic AIDS drugs during pregnancy, having natural childbirth, and breastfeeding her daughter. Maggiore tested HIV positive in 1992 and has lived in health without medical treatments. Following an LA Times story on the case, attempts were made to remove EJs older brother from his parents but this action failed after he repeatedly tested HIV negative along with his father who remains HIV negative despite being with Christine since 1996.
An investigation into the actions of Eliza Janes three pedicatricians resulted in charges of gross negligence against one, Dr. Paul Fleiss, by the California Medical Board. However, after 12 months, the charges were dropped.
James K. Ribe, one of two LA County Coroner employees who signed the autopsy report, has a long and well documented history of providing questionable evidence and analysis, yet medical and legal authorities have so far been unwilling to seriously investigate his competence and, if shown to be lacking, to remove him from his position where his willingness to draw conclusions contradicted by medical evidence has destroyed the lives of many innocent parents.
This site provides as much information as possible about the case of Eliza Jane Scovill so that you can make up your own mind about what is known, what can be inferred, and what may remain forever unknown. One thing that should not be forgotten is that Eliza Jane was a beautiful and much loved child, and her death is a tragedy for her parents and everyone who knew her.
Dr. Mohammed Al-Bayati is a respected pathologist (PhD) and a dual board certified toxicologist with over twenty-five years experience and over forty articles published in the scientific and medical literature. He was asked to review the Los Angeles Coroners report on Eliza Jane Scovills death which had concluded that Eliza Jane died of AIDS-related pneumonia.
Dr. Al-Bayati performed differential diagnosis utilizing the autopsy data, Eliza Janes medical records and the pertinent published medical literature. Dr. Al-Bayati concludes that Eliza Janes death was not caused by Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia or any type of pneumonia. Her lungs did not show an inflammatory response to medically justify a diagnosis of pneumonia of any kind. Eliza Janes death resulted from acute allergic reaction to amoxicillin [a form of penicillin] which caused severe hypotension, shock, and cardiac arrest. The medical evidence and his findings appear in the report below.
He performed this analysis without being paid, in order to provide the family with the medical analysis and expertise they clearly needed. Al-Bayati is also on the scientific advisory board of Alive & Well, the non-profit that Christine Maggiore founded. This is also an unpaid position.
Distinguishing between two or more diseases and conditions with similar symptoms by systematically comparing and contrasting their clinical findings, including physical signs, symptoms, as well as the results of laboratory tests and other appropriate diagnostic procedures.
Many questions have been raised about the reliability of Ribes conclusions. California lawyer Lewis Owen Amack has prepared a report which cites numerous examples of Ribes questionable activities in Testimonial Flip Flops: A report on Los Angeles County Coroner Dr. James K. Ribe.
In the first few weeks following Eliza Janes death, the coroners office was compassionate and helpful to the Maggiore-Scovill family. At some point in late May they apparently discovered Christines questioning views on HIV and AIDS and became hostile and uncooperative. Christine details some of these experiences in an unpublished letter to the Los Angeles Times. This is part of a regularly updated full chronology of events from EJs unfortunate death until the present.
The autopsy report on Eliza Jane Scovill prepared by the coroner mentions, but does not include results from an HIV test. Attorneys for the Maggiore-Scovill family have requested specific information on this test as well as any other HIV-related lab tests that may have been conducted post-mortem, and are still awaiting a response from the coroners office.
Readers may wish to note that Maggiores husband and partner of nine years, and their son age eight, both tested HIV negative multiple times in September and October of this year.
Dr. Al-Bayati has prepared a comparison of the case of Eliza Jane with Destiny Jacobo that is available here (PDF format). An updated version (PDF format) has been provided which will soon be published in the journal Medical Veritas.
Coroner Ribe claimed that Destiny died in 1995 of Shaken Baby Syndrome with associated head trauma. Destinys parents were accused of abusing and killing their daughter. The mother and father were both jailed in 1996. The mother is still in jail, the father was released in 2001.
Al-Bayati was asked to review the case by the parents and concluded that the child died of acute pancreatitis and a Vitamin K deficiency, and also had pneumonia.
Although Destiny and EJ had similar body weights for their age, Ribe said that EJ was underweight from AIDS, but called Destinys weight normal.
Is it a coincidence that Ribe avoids a diagnosis of pneumonia when it would exonerate the parents, but prefers such a diagnosis when it would incriminate the parents?
Read the full comparative report.
Cases are emerging all around the world where parents, relatives and caregivers have been blamed for the deaths of children that later turn out to have another cause, often natural. This often means that surviving children lose one or both parents.
One of the best websites is injusticebusters.com which documents several cases of unfounded and biased testimony by coroners, pediatricians, pathologists and other experts. In Canada, these include more than forty cases of unexplained deaths of children in which Dr. Charles Smith, an Ontario pathologist, performed autopsies or gave evidence. In several cases he misplaced evidence that could have been used to exonerate the accused, several of which were charged with murder or other serious crimes, and some spent years in jail before being released. Dr. Joel Yelland, a Saskatoon doctor has been sued for negligence in the case of twelve people wrongly accused of sexual and ritualistic abuse of children in the early 1990s.
In England Dr. Roy Meadow was once considered an expert on unexplained child deaths and child abuse, but in 2005 he was struck from the medical register for his role in the wrongful jailing of several parents. Also discredited is Meadows Law that two child deaths in one family is suspicious and three are murder. One of the best documented cases is of Sally Clark who lost two children to SIDS, and then was convicted of murder in 1999 and spent several years in jail, before a successful appeal in 2003. One of the factors in her conviction was Meadows testimony that two SIDS deaths in one family had a probability of one-in-73 million (other experts, including statisticians, later testified the risk is only one-in-200 when all factors are considered). Another factor in the conviction was that pathologist Alan Williams failed to disclose key medical evidence. A recent article in Englands Spectator magazine by Neville Hodgkinson describes this tragic case.
Meadows 1970 invention, Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy is also under a cloud of suspicion. In Scotland dozens of children were taken from this parent based on this diagnosis. Professor John Stephenson is one believer, and his testimony resulted in at least 19 children being taken from their parents.
In the United States, Kenneth Marsh of San Diego spent 21 years in jail for the murder of his girlfriends son. Both he and his girlfriend claimed that the death was caused by a fall combined with a congenital blood disorder. They finally married after his release from jail. Marsh is suing the county for US$50 million. Prosecutors declined to ask for a new trial, this time saying that forensic evidence shows reasonable doubt in the case.
In a recent example of coroner incompetence that favored authorities, a boy who died shortly after a beating by guards at a Florida Boot Camp had his death blamed on a congenital blood disorder.
Closer to home, the LA County Coroners office was involved with the case of a grandmother accused of shaking a baby to death, and subsequently sent to prison, but later released when an appeal overturned the conviction. The appeals court judged noted that there was no motivation for the grandmother, no prior history of abuse and, most troubling of all absence of the usual indicators of violent shaking such as bruises on the body, fractured arms or ribs, or retinal bleeding. This did not stop the prosecution experts from testifying that abuse occurred. From the appeal transcript (PDF file): The prosecutions expert testimony, absolutely critical to its case, concluded that the cause of death was tearing or shearing of the brain stem when there was no physical evidence of such tearing or shearing, and no other evidence supporting death by violent shaking. Somewhat ironically, they also stated Absence of evidence cannot constitute proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
More information on false allegations of child abuse can be found at truthinjustice.org.
Dr. Al-Bayati welcomes any scientifically founded challenges to his report.
One expert to comment is Dr. Harold E. Buttram, MD, FAAEM (Fellow of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine). He reviewed Al-Bayatis report and wrote this letter in response:
For the past several years I have had the privilege of becoming familiar with the work of Dr. Mohammed Ali Al-Bayati through mutually shared cases involving alleged parental child abuse in the form of shaken baby syndrome (SBS). In these cases, each of us wrote medical reports defending parents whom we believed were falsely accused.
Regarding my own background, in the past six years I have written approximately 80 medical reports in defense of parents whom I believed to have been falsely accused of violent physical child abuse, largely involving charges of SBS. With few exceptions in these cases, I have observed a troubling pattern of abandonment of the usual thoroughness one finds in medical centers once suspicions of SBS were raised. In most cases that I have reviewed, in my opinion, there have been varying degrees of negligence in working through differential diagnoses, sometimes missing the most obvious of alternate non-traumatic causes.
In the present case of the autopsy report on Eliza Jane Scovill, in my opinion, there is a similar pattern; that is, diagnostic assumptions have been made based on superficial evaluation with little if any attempt to investigate other possible causes of the childs three-week illness culminating in death.
Regarding Dr. Al-Bayati, I consider him to be a master craftsman in a broad field of medical expertise. His workups are exhaustive and meticulous, yet plainly written so as to be accessible to reasonably educated non-medical people. He makes no statements or claims that he does not document in the medical literature.
In the case of Eliza Jane Scovill, I first reviewed the autopsy report, which did in fact give rise to personal concerns and doubts. However, after going through Dr. Al-Bayatis report point-by-point, he put all doubts to rest. There is no question in my mind that his report accurately describes the true causes in the death of Eliza Jane Scovill.
Harold E Buttram, MD, FAAEM Quakertown, PA, USA
Dr. Maniotis is a Professor of Pathology and Program Director in the Cell and Developmental Biology of Cancer at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Dear Ms. Maggiore:
As a Professor of Pathology at the University of Illinois at Chicago, one of the nations largest medical schools, I analyze many similar reports in the course of a single week.
From my experience in this area, I find Al-Bayatis report on Eliza Jane Scovill to be one of the most thorough and well-studied investigations I have ever reviewed. If more pathologists used Al-Bayatis same logical and scientific methodology, I believe there would be little need for inquests, charges of medical malpractice and fraud, and certainly less medical error in autopsies, diagnosis, treatment, and critical care practices.
I would only emphasize what Dr. Al Bayati developed quite adequately from a technical standpoint in noting how the independent neuroconsultant failed to perform the proper controls for the p24 staining of the microglia and neurons in this case. It should not escape the attention of readers, especially those not familiar with the technical language of these of reports, that the detection of the p24 antigen is not in any way diagnostic of the presence of HIV, or any other virus or pathogenic state. Positive staining for p24 in this instance, as in all cases reported in the published literature, is without scientific basis since positive staining can also be found in normal tissues and contexts.
I believe Al-Bayatis analysis and report represents the state of the art in terms of methodology, completeness, and accuracy, and serves as a textbook model of how to conduct a differential diagnosis.
Andrew Maniotis, PhD.Professor of Pathology and Program Director in the Cell and Developmental Biology of Cancer, Department of Pathology, Anatomy and Cell Biology, and Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA
Dr. Mohammed Al-Bayatis full report is available in PDF format here.
© 2008, JusticeForEJ.com. Page last updated July 18, 2008.


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Happy 4th all!!
Got a ride in this morning, 9am and by the 30min mark I was sweating big time due to the heat. Good ride but a bit warm.
Take Care!
Happy 4th all!!
Got a ride in this morning, 9am and by the 30min mark I was sweating big time due to the heat. Good ride but a bit warm.
Take Care!
Happy Independence Day everyone!
Stay safe out there!
Hi guys! Bought new bikes for the kids today, a Trek for DS and a Specialized for DD, and checked out the bike shops here. Basically one concentrates on high-end racing/TT bikes, the other on mountain & family bikes. I wanted to like the racing shop, but, no, when it was obvious we weren't in there to spend thousands on a fancy bike, we were given the cold should, didn't look like they'd even be happy to sell us a gel or anything. We went with the other shop, and I wasn't over-impressed with them, either, but they were nice and we did like their bikes. Glad we had a good recon mission, though, and the kids love their new wheels.
Been awhile since I stopped by. Life has been pretty busy lately. A lot of work at Newberry National Volcanic Monument in Bend, Oregon, lots of running and riding (completed a metric century on the 4th) and, apparently, a new girlfriend. ( Is girlfriend the right term when ya hit 60? :-) ) That's always a good thing.
Best thing about the 4th out here is the Freedom Ride. An "unofficial" horde of bikers in various costumes parading thru downtown Bend. There were thousands of them. And, apparently, the open container law had been suspended.
I'm all signed up for this weekend's (7/14) Deschutes Dash Sprint TRI. The swim is in the Deschutes River and is downstream so it should be fast, despite a lack of training. It is a 1/2 mile swim, 12 mile bike and 5K. Goal is to win my brand new AG (60-64).
Hope all is well with everyone.
Hey all!
Been a busy time here. Getting back into running shape but I have found that I am about 8 lbs heavier then I want to be so trying to go back on a diet. 6 mile run around LSU lakes in the rain. Slow run but a good one.
Picked up a new router for the house and it flies compared to the old one. Unfortunately our flat panel TV died after only 2 yrs. I think I figured out the part that went dead and ordered a new one on ebay. For $30 its worth a try (only a two serviceable parts on the TV so I have a 50/50 shot at this one). If it doesn't work it means a new TV this weekend and will order the other part. Looks like no TV for me for a week unless I use one of the computer monitors (only have a HDMI connector setup and too much work to try to run a DVI connector).
Good to see you again, Photo! All the best for your race this weekend!
Gary, don't we remember you getting that new TV? Good luck with the repairs!
I haven't done much of anything since hitting the South, but tomorrow's my 1st NC marathon -- Grandfather Mountain. Another case of being well-rested, I guess. It's straight up a mountain, ends in the middle of the Highland Games, and has a 6-hour cut-off, which is what I'll be aiming for. At least the weather's supposed to be good!
Stay safe and train well everybody!
Just re posting Charlie's post in FB.
Healing vibes!!
Bike crash at Thursday night's road race. Fractured pelvis (surgery today). OCC for rest of the year.
Oh no! Charlie, sorry to hear!
Oh, Charlie! Very sorry to hear. Hope you heal quickly! (And thanks, Newy, for passing on the info!)
I'm back from my latest marathon -- #19, plus my 87km. Not being out for a time, I really enjoyed myself and finished happily and respectably.
Hope the rest of you are doing ok!
Congrats, DK and Charlie, Ouch! Get well soon.
Posted a brief RR on my Sprint yesterday. Long story short, went in quite untrained and won my age group (first time in 60-64). Time of 1:18: and change. 44th out of 223 racers. Felt good to be out on a course. Last Sept. was my last race.
Looking for another in August. Maybe Eugene, OR.
Congrats, Photo! 44th out of 223 is very nice!
Thanks all for your concern. Rehab is going pretty well. Turns out 3 bones were broken. Two surgical scars. No bad pain. No races until next year (duh!). I'll keep posting a little.
Charlie, glad to hear things are okay. Hope you heal fast.
Running and Riding until the pool switches its hours back. Today is work on the riding mower today. It died yesterday and fixed the main issue (melted wire) but decided my years of neglecting the blades were over. Pulled the mowing deck off and replacing blades and belts. Couldn't find the parts locally so ordered online and will put back together next weekend.
Photo - nice job!!!
DKLM - congrats!
Charlie - Sorry to hear about the fall. Take the time that you need to heal and come back strong next year.
dklm - nice job on the marathon.
photo - have fun out west. Sounds like you're doing well in ideal weather.
Last week was hot here. We've had a couple storms over the past few weeks that really dumped alot of water on our town. Gov Cuomo is in Lockport today to talk about the emergency aid for people affected by the heavy rainfall. I was lucky that my basement did not flood. A number of people were not so fortunate.
Many of you may have heard the terrible news from Musselman in Geneva, NY a couple weekends ago. A 30ish man died on Saturday during the sprint tri after he ran into the back of a stationary car on the side of the road during his bike leg. The next day, during the 1/2, a 30ish woman crashed on the bike and did not regain consciousness. Her family took her off life support sometime last week. Very sad. I did the 1/2 last year and I have seen first hand how the race director pours his heart into this race. I can't imagine his feelings after these two incidents.
As for my future, 15 weeks to IM Florida in November! I am going to do my best and if it's a good day, I just might better my time from IM Texas.
Good health to all and stay safe out on the roads.
Hi guys --
Ron -- I hadn't heard the news, thanks for passing it on. Definitely thoughts and prayers for many.
And are you racing IMFL? I didn't remember that. I'm volunteering (run special needs) and have been bummed that Charlie won't be racing this year. Be cool to meet you and Marty, though!
Photo -- could you post pics? I quit FB, so I haven't even been looking at your other pics for a long time.
Charlie -- keep healing!
Marty, Gary -- hang in there!
Me, I haven't done much -- can't wait till the kids go back to school -- but I've got another marathon/ultra this weekend, a 6-hour timed event up in Annapolis. Planning on making it at least a 30-miler, but we'll see.
Hey all!
Vacation starts Weds! Left knee hurts some but otherwise doing okay. Ron, horrible news.
The other night a driver claims that a cyclist crossed the yellow line, he swerved too hard and flipped his truck. 20 MPH speed limit and an S Curve. Hard to imagine flipping a truck doing 20 but evidently there are some freshly cut logs there and he may of clipped one. Just hoping there isn't a backlash against cyclists.
I'm back from Annapolis -- managed a bit over 28 miles in the 6 hours. Hot and sticky!
DK- Tough conditions! You did well.
Get to go home Thursday! Nothing like going out for a 4 hour ride (on the 11th) and getting home 3 weeks later.
Hope your trip home goes well Charlie -- keep recovering!
We're off to Wisconsin for the weekend: an unusual trip for me in that it's a trip/vacation that does not have a race of any kind involved at all.
I'm definitely in holding mode, mostly waiting till school starts and I can really start training again. No races till a marathon in mid-September and then a HIM at the end of October. Gotta get back in the water!
Stay safe and well everyone!
Hey! What's up, ya'll? I've been very busy, busier than an old retired guy should be!
Training my butt off, harder than I ever have. I'm on an aggressive plan for IMFL, and I'm on schedule with the run and swim, just a little off on the bike, but catching up.
last triathlon was was June 1, with GM. Followed that with a du two weeks later (2nd in AG). Did a marathon the sunday after july 4th (4:17 on a longest training run of 14). Next triathlon is August 24, the sandestin triathlon sprint, then two more short races before IMFL.
been playing in a match play golf tourney at my club. Practice and matches have really taken up my time. Lost yesterday, so I'm out of the championship bracket and now have to play a last match for 3rd place - can't wait til that's done!
I've been keeping up with Charlie on FB - Go, Charlie! I also cruise the RWTF from time to time. Will try to post more often. Later!
Hey all! Back from vacation. Ate and drank too much but one great thing happened which was we rented bikes for the week. Cruisers, slow and heavy but bikes. We did do one 20 mile ride which included a bridge overpass. Good time on vacation and will catch up with everyone soon, will add more info soon but still unpacking.
Hey all:
Life is good here in Bend. Group rides are getting tougher on the bike. 32 miles this past Tuesday with a lot of climbing. Clocked us going about 33 in a pace line at one point. It is very tough to hang with this group. A number of times, someones drops back to draft me back to the line. A great bunch of riders here.
Signed up for the Eugene, OR triathlon Aug 25. (The Oregon Challenge) Sprint course (.4 mile, 14 mile and 5K). Will be camping right at the park the night before so it is a short vacation challenge with my girlfriend. Hope is always to place in my AG.
I have to get in the water a few times, would like a much better swim time.
Have a good day all.
Hey all!
getting back into the non-vacation lifestyle. Managed to make it to masters swim today but made one mistake. Because the indoor pool is being worked on we swam in the outdoor pool. Didn't bring suntan lotion and got a bit of a sunburn. Past that managed a ride and a run over the weekend. Very hot and the run was a bit brutal. Started my run way too late and paid for it.
Hope everyone is doing well!
Hey guys! We finally got the car bike-rack fixed, so I got to take the kids out for a run today. We went 11 miles on a trail with rolling hills and several sandpits. Very proud of the kids -- DS's longest bike ride ever, and through the rain on some tough terrain.
Only one more week till school starts and then my making-up-for-lost time training begins.
Hope you all are doing well. Miss you!
Just to let you know I'm still alive! Rehab goes slowly. Cleared to drive (automatic) but that's about all. Can't drive my truck yet as it is stick. But our son is driving it and I'm taking his car.
Next appt is this Thursday. See what I'm allowed to do after that.
Train safely all!
Glad to hear you're recovering ok, Charlie!
The kids started school today, and I went for my first solo run in too long. Did 11 miles, which was a bit more than I should've, so I ended up walking a bit, but otherwise enjoyed myself.
Photo -- how did your race go?
Everyone else, drop in every once awhile, huh?!
Wow, its been about 2 weeks since I last posted. Work thru Oct 1 is going to be nuts. Trying to work these hours and get training in is tough. Swimming has been my weakest but managed to get into the pool today. Kids have settled into school and with it Cross Country and Marching Band. Looks like my free time will be around those activities.
Charlie - glad to hear things are improving
DKLM - I wish our kids started later. This early August stuff is tough.
Later all!
Hey All:
Survived another TRI although it turned into a Duathlon due to water quality issues. Became a 2.5K run, 14 mile bike 5K run. Very low numbers at this event. I finished 10th male overall and first AG. Which is easy when you are the only one in the group. :-)
Time of 1H28 minutes. Winning time was 1H19 minutes.
Had serious hip pain off the bike and didnt think I would be able to finish. Somehow walked thru it and ran in. Cost me about 3-4 minutes on my 5K.
I'll post an RR soon.
I'm getting caught up in Ninja Warrior fever again. Well, more like American Ninja Warrior, since G4 (Esquire) will no longer show the original Ninja Warrior. Kind of makes me want to focus a bit on strength work and agility training this fall and winter. I would also focus on swimming (because it is still my weak link), but I would cut back a bit on cycling and maybe running too. At least for a couple months.
I'd probably still try to run 3 times a week, but not a heavy load. The strength work wouldn't take too long, though. You can get a fairly tough strength workout in an hour, and then do that 3x a week.
I was reading one website that recommended being able to do 15 and eventually 40 pull-ups in order to have a good strength foundation for something like American Ninja Warrior, which has a lot of upper-body strength obstacles, such as reverse ladder climbs (where you move up a series of steps just using your hands), rope swings, rope climbs, and climbing tests (where you hang onto very narrow ledges as you move horizontally and sometimes vertically across the obstacle).
I rarely do pull-ups in a rested state, only halfway through a workout or after a tri workout when I'm pre-fatigued. So I don't know how many I can do in a rested state. Nowhere near 15, and not even close to 40. Probably not even 10. But I think I can improve a lot if I focus on the ST for a few months. I won't be doing any really long workouts over the early winter, and no run or bike speedwork. I'll see how it goes. If I make good progress, then maybe I'll add some obstacle technique work and practices next year.
While I'll still do triathlons (and cycling and running), I'm not sure what distances I'll try next year. I don't seem to have good luck with 70.3's. Either I get a lot better on the swim this winter and next spring, or I have to find a race with a moderate swim (not upstream against a strong current!). Or stick to Olympic tris and shorter run races for a year (5Ks, 10Ks, 10-miler, maybe a HM).
APR- Sounds like a plan. I had considered doing something similar to American Ninja, but haven't yet. Maybe in the future.
Good news from latest visit to surgeon. X-rays are solid. Can now swim (all pool stuff OK) and stationary recumbent bike. Up to 50% weight on left leg- in other words I can stand on it with weight evenly distributed. Still moving with crutches as walking would be >50%.
Pool time tomorrow!
Good news, Charlie. Great job on taking the long view of it all and not trying to rush recovery.
APR -- every time you mention it, it's intriguing. I'm not there yet, but maybe someday!
Gary -- stay sane at work. Good luck for your kids' XC seasons!
Photo -- congrats on a good race!
First time in the gym in about 6 weeks- weights (upper body) and very, very easy recumbent bike. The hardest was deciding what can't do safely due to maximum 50% weight on left leg, despite it feeling pretty good.
Off to the pool tomorrow.
Diana Nyad finished the Cuba-to-Florida swim in her 5th attempt. She swam over 100 miles in just under 53 hours, starting on Saturday morning and finishing this afternoon.
This is the longest unassisted (no shark cage or wetsuit) open water swim in recorded history. She is 64 years old and apparently even tougher than when she first tried the swim in 1978, at the age of 29.
I was watching the Diana Nyad swim and wondering if you'd post here, APR.
How is everyone doing? I'm feeling completely out-of-shape and overweight, and beginning to think of pulling out of my HIM at the end of October. I'm back in training, but everything's so hard lately, and I'm at the stage where I'm just not feeling any progress.
Hope all is well with you guys!
dklm, maybe you just have to take a little longer to ramp things up. It will come back to you eventually, but not right away. Diana Nyad is a good example. She stopped swimming completely for 30 years after the first Cuba-Florida attempt in 1978. Then she started with short workouts, maybe 20-30 minutes at a time. She slowly ramped those workouts up to the multi-hour level. And then it took 4 or 5 years before she was finally able to accomplish her dream.
To be honest, I didn't think she would ever make it. I began to wonder if she were too obsessed with the goal, after her struggles the last two years (and three attempts). She didn't even come close, although she still swam a long time on those tries.
I didn't even know she was planning another attempt this year. I happened to see a post on my Facebook feed from her page. It said that she was in the water. At first I thought she was doing a training swim or some sort of shorter promotional event. But it was another try at the Cuba-Florida swim. Then I thought it would be more of the same, that she would make it to the 24 or 30-hr. mark and then be forced to quit because of jellyfish stings or extreme fatigue.
Even members of her team were doubtful, though they didn't say so until after she finished. I really think that Diana herself was the only person who thought she could actually finish the task. Just like me, they wondered that if she were strong enough, wouldn't she have done it already? But that's why she succeeded, because she has the will of a superstar athlete. I guess it's like that scene in The Empire Strikes Back where Luke says he doesn't believe that Yoda lifted the X-Wing fighter. Yoda says, "That is why you fail."
Her post-swim speech was awesome too. Classic.
"One is we should never, ever give up. Two is you never are too old to chase your dreams. Three is it looks like a solitary sport, but it's a team."
Just registered for the inaugaral IM - Chattanooga, 9/28/14. Very excited, and even beginning to feel like an athlete again! I will no longer be volunteering at IM Florida this year, though, since I won't need to for the IM-Fl reg.
Two days in a row of good eating and good workouts now. Trying to take the long view. Stay safe everyone, and train well.


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JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. - The mother of a 16-year-old boy that Jacksonville Beach police say jumped from a moving school bus on Friday morning said his organs are being harvested and donated on Monday.
Jessie Herr's mother said she was told Friday afternoon that his brain stem snapped from the fall. While he remained on life support at Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, there was no brain activity.
Ann-Marie Herr told Channel 4 she does not know why her son, a student at Grand Park Education Center, jumped from the bus. She said the family may have a statement later, but now they were working on making funeral arrangements.
IMAGES: Student jumped from school bus
Those who work with organ donations said the decision by the grieving Herr family could save up to eight lives.
Amy Reese, with the nonprofit group LifeQuest, can't talk about this specific case, but did provide some insight into the process of organ donation.
"There's cardiac dead and there's brain dead," Reese said. "Most of our cases involving young people are brain dead."
Because usually the body is being kept alive with machines, Reese said it takes two doctors to declare a patient brain dead and relatives are given a choice of how to proceed.
For anyone younger than 18, the parents or guardians will make the final decision on organ donation, even if the person is registered as a donor.
"They're at the worst day of their life. They just learned a loved one's not coming home with them. If they can make a decision or fulfill that person's decision, they can impact other people in their own community," Reese said.
At that point, a team of doctors and nurses will keep the person's body on a ventilator to preserve the organs and tissue and evaluate if the donation can actually take place.
If you'd like to sign up to be an organ donor or learn more about the process, visit donatelifeflorida.org.
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We may need to come up with a first and second team, which is cool too. I'll list some obvious nominations and people can add from there. Oh, and in the spirit of the thread, Tim Duncan (Virgin Islands) is not included. My selections highlighted in bold
Oscar Schmidt
Drazen Petrovic
Arvydas Sabonis
Andrei Kirilenko
Dirk Nowitzki
Sarunas Marciulionis
Vlade Divac
Toni Kukoc
Hakeem (Akeem) Olajuwon
Dikembe Mutumbo
Yao Ming
Peja Stojakovic
Steve Nash
Tony Parker
Detlef Schrempf
Paul Gasol
Sergei Belov
Manu Ginobili
Jose Ortiz
Patrick Ewing - thanks PT
Andrew Gaze - thanks Swiss
Modestas Paulauskas - thanks Swiss
I'd play with Nash and Petro in the backcourt, Schmidt on the wing, Akeem at PF and Sabonis at C (mostly playing out of hte high post, though)