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Non-Traditional Students / Re: Any graduate degrees out there?« on: May 31, 2005, 02:10:37 AM »
Yeah, I have a Masters degree. I'm teaching high school with it. I don't plan to go to a top law school ("big law") either.
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Non-Traditional Students / Re: Any graduate degrees out there?« on: May 31, 2005, 02:10:37 AM »
Yeah, I have a Masters degree. I'm teaching high school with it. I don't plan to go to a top law school ("big law") either.
Non-Traditional Students / Re: What Type of Law do you want to Practice« on: May 31, 2005, 01:59:36 AM »
Gattomatto, international law does deal with the U.N. and multinational organizations. International law also involves ADR for disputes between countries about borders, international criminal law (like terrorism or drugs), and business transactions.
I like international law because I enjoy working with different cultures. I'm also interested in property/real estate law and education law.
Non-Traditional Students / Re: What Type of Law do you want to Practice« on: March 13, 2005, 05:11:44 PM »
I want to practice labor law, international law, and criminal law.
Non-Traditional Students / Re: Working while going to law school part time« on: February 20, 2005, 08:43:19 AM »
I will apply to the part time evening programs. There are three law schools in my area, so I won't have to quit work. The school disrict that I work for has a tuition reimbursement plan (but no mention of law school).
I considered teaching at a community college at one point. My Masters degree is not in education ( classes in international studies). I have no college teaching experience! Do class presentations count?
Recommendations / Re: canceling a LOR« on: February 20, 2005, 08:34:40 AM »
I have not send any applications yet. I plan to go to law school in 2007 or 2008. I was close to this professor, and it is my only recommendation from the school that I went to as an undergraduate.
I am going to deactivate her letter and substitute it with another (maybe an employer).
Recommendations / canceling a LOR« on: February 19, 2005, 12:47:38 AM »
I asked one of my professors for a LOR. She wrote me one and sent it to LSDAS. I waived my rights, so I can't see the actual letter. After I graduated from college, I asked her for law school admissions advice. I did not do well on the LSAT, and she was my pre law advisor. She told me that I could not "stomach law school" ( I guess because I was quiet in class and patient. I do not want to be in the court room). Do I cancel her LOR and ask someone else (an employer or another professor) to send in another one? How many letters can one send to LSAC?
Non-Traditional Students / Re: Are any of you sick of hearing "your life is going to suck during LS?"« on: February 19, 2005, 12:03:08 AM »
I worked at a law library last year (at U.M.). It gave me a good opportunity to talk to the current students and law professors. Only one law student was supportive, but the rest were not. The second person that I talked to is from a family of lawyers, and told me "Don't do it! Find something else"! She could not give me a reason why I should not go to law school. The majority of the students were young, so they probably were in shock.
Non-Traditional Students / Working while going to law school part time« on: February 18, 2005, 11:43:01 PM »
I am a non traditional prospective law student. I am a teacher, and I am interested in international and labor law. As an undergraduate student, I was a secretary for my college's chapter of NOW, volunteered for a presidential campaign and governor's campaign, tutored elementary kids, and an assistant Girl Scout troop leader. I interned for a worker's rights organization, and have a Masters degree. I CAN NOT afford to quit my job (I do not come from money). Is anyone considering working while attending law school?


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Gene Variants Tied to Abnormal Heart Rhythm Risk
Two international research teams, working independently, have linked variations in 10 gene regions with potentially harmful modifications in the heart's electrical rhythm. The discoveries may lead to new approaches for treating and preventing irregular heart rhythms and sudden cardiac death.
Irregular heart rhythms, or arrhythmias, are a common cause of sudden cardiac death, a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. It leads to about 450,000 deaths nationwide each year.
One risk factor for arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death is an unusually long or short QT interval. The QT interval appears on electrocardiograms, which measure the heart's electrical activity, as the time from the major spike to the end of the follow-up wave. It represents the time it takes for the heart's lower chambers to contract and then reset for the next heartbeat.
Several rare genetic mutations are already known to cause some long-QT disorders. But in the 2 new studies, scientists searched for common rather than rare gene variants that may have subtle effects on QT duration. Both studies were supported in part by NIH's National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and several other NIH components. The results were published as separate papers in the online edition of Nature Genetics on March 22, 2009.
Both research teams compiled and analyzed data from several genome-wide association studies, which involved scanning the genomes of large numbers of people to find variations associated the QT interval. One team compiled and analyzed data on nearly 16,000 people from Germany, Italy and the United States. The other looked at more than 13,000 individuals of European ancestry.
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Congress, CPI-M behind transfer of officers, policemen: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday alleged that some Congress and CPI-M leaders met in Delhi to decide the transfers following the EC's order to remove officers and policemen.
"Few leaders from the Congress and CPI-M, sitting at his (political secretary's name) house are preparing a list about which DM, SP or BDO will be changed, But what they don't realise is the new officers who will come are also our people. They won't come from Delhi," she said.
The Election Commission Tuesday night ordered the removal of 15 officers from various police stations and three block development officers for inaction or partisan conduct.
The panel earlier in the month had compelled the Banerjee government to transfer eight officials, including five district police chiefs and one district magistrate, earning Banerjee's wrath who had publicly vowed to avenge the "insult" albeit through the ballot.
Speaking at a Trinamool Congress rally in Narayangarh in West Midnapore, Banerjee also said she had no problem if the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probed the multi-crore rupee Saradha group chit fund scam.
"Some people are clamouring about CBI. If there is a probe by the CBI, so be it, I have no problem, I don't care. Despite having financial crunch, it is our government which has indemnified lakhs of depositors. We legislated a law to chit funds, and it is you (Centre) which has not given the assent," said Banerjee.
Banerjee also castigated the Communist Party of India-Marxist alleging it took advertisement money from the tainted Saradha group.
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World No. 201-ranked Romanian and tournament qualifier Alexandra Dulgheru beat Alona Bondarenko on Saturday for her first WTA Tour title at the Warsaw Open.
The 19 year old ousted seeds Sara Errani and Daniela Hantuchova en route to the final.
"I didn't expect to win. I don't know what happened that I was playing so well," Dulgheru said. "I knew Alona was a very solid player, especially from the baseline. My plan was to play with topspin because when I tried to play with her rhythm she was too powerful. I had to use every drop of energy I had to win."
Bondarenko was a runner-up in Warsaw two years ago to then world No. 1 Justine Henin.
"I hope when I come here next time I'll finally win," Bondarenko said. "I was a little nervous at the beginning of the third set. She got an early lead and played too well. I couldn't do anything. I didn't know how to beat Alexandra today. But I expected her to play well."
Dulgheru is the fifth player to win a tour singles title ranked outside the Top 200, joining Angelique Widjaja at 2001 Bali (No.579), Fabiola Zuluaga at 2002 Bogota (No.285), Tamira Paszek at 2006 Portoroz (No.259) and Lindsay Davenport at 2007 Bali (No.234).
"I am incredibly happy with this win," she said. "Coming here I wanted to go through the qualifying and then just take it one match at a time, and if I lost just learn from my mistakes and move on. I think I have to improve a lot of things still, like I need to be more aggressive and do more physical work to keep my rhythm up."
Maria Sharapova made her 2009 singles debut at the event, losing in the quarters.
In the doubles, Americans Raquel Kops-Jones and Bethanie Mattek-Sands beat two-time Slam winners Yan Zi and Zheng Jie in the final 6-1, 6-1.
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Francesca Halsall: Rio 2016 Olympics remains the focus
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Britain's top female swimming sprinter Francesca Halsall says her main target remains the "endgame" of Rio 2016 as she prepares for a hectic summer.
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Halsall is competing in five events at this week's British Championships in Glasgow, adding the 50m backstroke to her regular double up in the sprint events for the freestyle and butterfly.
But the 23-year-old says 2014 is about deciding what events she races in Rio.
"Rio is the main focus of my four years - the endgame," Halsall told BBC Sport.
"An Olympic medal is the only medal I haven't got in my collection.
"I want to peak and be at my best then so whatever happens in between happens."
The six-day long British Championships, which get under way on Thursday, serve as England's qualifying for the Commonwealth Games in July/August, and both events are being held in Glasgow's Tollcross International Swimming Centre.
This is the first time the British Championships have been held outside of England - and Halsall a British record holder in seven events - will be defending titles in 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle and 50m butterfly.
"It's exciting and should be good fun," Halsall said. "It's nice to have a change of scenery. And the fact we will be able to swim in the pool where the Commonwealth Games will be held is always good."
The British Championships, the Commonwealth Games, the European Championships in August and the World Short Course Championships in December are all part of the journey to working out what Halsall will swim in Rio.
"I have five events that I am targeting for the trials," Halsall said. "The 50m and 100m free, the 50m and 100m butterfly and the 50m backstroke - which I am adding in.
"I am not really used to doing backstroke but I seem to be going okay at so I will see how it goes this season."
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"In all Olympic events selections will be based on ranking against the 2013 Top three Commonwealth-ranked time as of 15 September 2013. An athlete's time in the final of the Commonwealth Games Trials will be used. Priority for nominations will be given to athletes ranked inside or closest (in percentage terms) to the Top three Commonwealth ranked times, up to a maximum of three swimmers per event."
Despite not turning 24 until the third day of the British Championships, Halsall has been competing at the top level for nearly 10 years, having been part of the England team for the 2006 Commonwealth games in Melbourne.
The Southport-born, Loughborough-based swimmer is relishing the chance to race in Glasgow, but her and National Sprint coach James Gibson are mindful of the bigger picture.
Gibson, who she teamed up with after the London Olympics, added: "The British Championships are a stepping stone towards the major events later on in the year.
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1895 Annie Musgrove was born in Clitheroe, Lancashire. She is my grand aunt and was the daughter of Thomas Musgrove and Ellen Stowell.
Catherine Ainsworth (1837-1887) – Happy Birthday
Catherine Ainsworth is my 2 x great grandmother and she was born on this day (13th January) in 1837. She comes from a small market town in Lancashire called Darwen which is near to it's larger neighbour Blackburn.
My first record of Catherine is in the 1841 UK census when she is living with her parents Joseph Ainsworth and Jane Ainsworth (nee Cottam). Also recorded in the census are her siblings
Mary – born about 1826
Thomas – born about 1829
Betty – born about 1831
Jas (James) – born about 1835
Ana (Hannah) – born about 1839
Joseph – born about 1841
Ten years later and Catherine is still living with her parents at 19 Bolton Street, Over Darwen, Blackburn. By this time another sister has been born – Sarah Jane in 1843. Catherine is working as a "power loom weaver".
Sometime during the next four years Catherine met John Musgrove and they married on 6th October 1855 at the Parish Church of Blackburn. The witnesses at the marriage were Robert Day and Mary Anne Day – I have no information about these people and assume that they were friends.
In the 1861 UK census Catherine and John are living at an address in Moor Lane, Clitheroe, Lancashire. Also recorded in the census are two children
Susannah – born about 1857
Thomas – born about 1861
Another child, George, was born and died on 2oth August 1857.
The census shows John working as a "carter" and Catherine working as a "power loom cotton weaver".
The 1871 UK census is a bit of a mystery for me. First of all the census entry records her name as Catherina Mosgrove and her occupation as "cotton weaver". She is living at 18 Ellen Street, Over Darwen. Also with her are two sons Thomas (10) and Joseph (6). Thomas is shown as a "cotton weaver" and Joseph as a "scholar". The one other person at the address is Joseph Ainsworth (66) – this is Catherine's father and he is a widower.
Secondly I haven't been able to find any trace of John Musgrove (Catherine's husband).
I also know that John and Catherine had another son, James, who was born on 5th August 1868 and died on 23th November the same year.
Sometime during the next ten years the family moved back to Clitheroe and the 1881 UK census shows them living at 42 Water Street, Clitheroe. The household consists of John, Catherine and their son Joseph (16). There are also two boarders – John Reid and Hannah Reid. It isn't clear to me yet whether these two people are relatives or not.
Catherine died on 19th September 1887 and her death is registered in the Clitheroe district.
Florrie Musgrove – Happy Birthday
Florrie Musgrove is my maternal grandmother – or "nannie" as she was always known – and today is her birthday. She was born on 6 January 1897 at Horton in Ribblesdale, Yorkshire.
Florrie was the third child of Joseph Musgrove and Elizabeth Ann Musgrove (nee Turner). She had nine siblings
John Robert Turner Musgrove (born c1892)
Thomas Musgrove (born c1894)
Mary Elizabeth Musgrove (born 1898)
James Musgrove (born 1901)
Joseph Musgrove (1903-1904)
Leah Musgrove (born c1905)
Isabel Musgrove (born c1906)
Alice Musgrove (born 1910)
Joseph Musgrove (born 1912)
When Florrie was born the family lived at Foredale Cottages just outside Horton in Ribblesdale. These cottages were built for the workers of the local limestone quarry which is where Florrie's dad worked. Here's a link to more information about the cottages.
I mentioned the problems I had finding Florrie's birth certificate when I talked about St. Catherine's House, this is because it was registered under Florrie Mosgrove.
By the time of the 1901 census the family had moved to Clitheroe in Lancashire and were living at 50 Taylor Street. Joseph is described as a limestone quarryman and had presumably moved to Clitheroe to find work in the local quarries.
In the 1911 census the family were living at 119 Lowergate, Clitheroe. By now Florrie is 14 years old and she is working as a "ring spinner" in a cotton mill.
Some time during the next six years Florrie met and fell in love with Fred Musgrove, a local chap from Clitheroe. They were married on 16 September 1917 at the United Methodist Church, Moor Lane Clitheroe.
Their marriage certificate also threw up another anomaly. The father's names have been written on the wrong lines – so Florries father is shown as Thomas instead of Joseph. Yet another example and reminder of the importance of always checking and checking again the information from official records.
Witnesses at the wedding were Florrie's brother John Robert Musgrove and Fred's sister Ellen Halstead.
Over the next 18 years Florrie and Fred had eight children
Kathleen Musgrove (born 1918)
Thomas Musgrove (born 1920)
Joseph Harry Musgrove (born 1922)
Hazel Musgrove (born 1925)
Elizabeth Musgrove (born 1927)
Stowell Musgrove (born 1929)
Alice Musgrove (born 1930) – my mother
Mary Musgrove (born 1935)
My mum describes Florrie and Fred as very loving parents. Both were hard working and fiercely loyal to their children. Unfortunately Florrie suffered from bronchial asthma for many years so I am quite sure life must have been really hard.
Florrie died on 18 May 1971 at the age of 74 and is buried at Clitheroe Cemetery.
Ten loom weavers
This Sunday, 28th November is my mother's 80th birthday. So I thought I would take a look back to a time when she was 17 year's old and working as a weaver in one of the local mills in Clitheroe, Lancashire.
Here is a newspaper article about changes to working practices recommended in a Cotton Manufacturers Commission report and Government White Paper.
The report and White Paper recommended a 20% increase in production mainly by weavers operating more looms. The tradition was for weavers to operate 4 looms and the new plan was for them to operate 10 looms.
The article tells the story of "Mrs Lucy Eccles (53), weaver since she was nine years old, moved on to 10 looms a months ago." and my mother Alice Musgrove.
"What it took Mrs Eccles 44 years to reach, 17 year old Alice Musgrove did it in 18 months. Then she was training as a weaver with two looms. Now she has 10 and is the champion wage earner among the younger weavers with £6 10s a week."
Happy birthday mum – I hope you've saved up your wages to pay for lunch on Sunday.
Luckiest man alive?
All the torrential rain and flooding in Cornwall recently prompted me to dig out the newspaper clipping below. This is an extract from the local paper in Clitheroe (Lancashire) published in 2000. This particular piece looks back 50 years to 1950. My dad, Graham Dawson (1930-2008) gets a mention – perhaps his first claim to fame.
To say my dad was a bit accident prone is perhaps an understatement. Mind you the accidents were not always his fault. However, enough for now – I will post again about my dad and mishaps.
Tied the knot 130 years ago today
Thomas Ainsworth Musgrove was 20 and Ellen Stowell was 19.
Thomas was a bachelor and worked as a spinner. Ellen was a spinster and her occupation is described as a carder. At the time of their marriage they were both living in Clitheroe, although Thomas was born in Darwen (about 16 miles away) and Ellen was born in Burnley (about 11 eleven miles away).
The two witnesses at the marriage were John Simeon Lord and Sarah Ellen Aspin. I don't know anything about these two people. They don't appear in my family tree so I am guessing that they were either friends or relatives that I haven't traced yet.
In the 1891 census they were living at 79 Moor Lane, Clitheroe. Thomas was working as a cotton cloth marker and Ellen still as a cotton carder. In 1901 they were living at 62 Moor Lane, Clitheroe and Tomas was a cotton spinner.
Thomas and Ellen had seven children
Ellen 1881-1961
Mary Alice 1886-1952
Harry 1889-1976
Annie 1895-1989
Fred Ainsworth Stowell 1898-1975 – my grandfather
Robert 1885
Joseph Ainsworth Stowell 1888
Happy anniversary Thomas and Ellen.


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Scientists at the Wolfson Institute for Biomedical Research of University College London, part-funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and working with international collaborators, used a new genetic technique to tag embryonic stem cells and then trace them to the adult animal. They discovered that instead of homogeneous groups of stem cells making up the bones of the shoulder and neck and another making the muscles, a newly-discovered group of stem cells called mesenchymal stem cells make both the muscles and the point where it joins the skeleton.
The researchers believe their results show that the skeleton and muscles of vertebrates should not be seen as separate but instead are composites, with the boundaries between cell groups blurred around the body. For example, the stem cell group that makes the connective tissues of the swallowing/gulping muscles also makes the skeletal regions of the shoulder girdle. This sheds new light on human diseases such as Klippel-Feil syndrome where both regions are often malformed.
Dr Georgy Koentges, one of the lead researchers at UCL, said, "Anatomists and everyone else would look at the skeleton and assume that the bone structures are uniform and are the basic components of vertebrate organisation. Our research suggests this is wrong and actually groups of stem cells create not only the muscles of the neck and shoulder but also the skeletal structure where these muscles are attached. These groups of stem cells are making sca
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Fiscal Fallout When negotiations begin in coming weeks to reduce the deficit, the lack of spending cuts in the legislation that averted the fiscal cliff will put pressure on Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, analysts said Wednesday. Key backers in Congress said will not give in to pressure to cut benefits. "If we are going to protect programs that working families desperately need and create the millions of jobs our economy needs we need more revenue," Sen. Bernie Sanders told The Boston Globe. He noted that government revenue is now 15.4 percent of gross domestic product, the lowest in 60 years. He argued that the wealthiest Americans and corporations should be paying more taxes. "We need more revenue from the wealthy and large corporations, so what I will do as part of this process is make sure we close these loopholes and ask corporations to start paying their fair share," Sen. Sanders told MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell. LINK, VIDEO
Protect Social Security "Republicans — and some Democrats — want to curtail Social Security, veterans' benefits, Medicare and Medicaid — that's not a secret — and some of us are going to be fighting to say no," Sen. Sanders told Politico. He is the author of a letter sent by 29 Senate Democrats in September demanding Obama back off Social Security cuts by changing the index for inflation. "It is absolutely imperative the president and Democratic leadership stay strong on this issue. If they do, we will win," added Sanders. LINK
Protect Veterans Sen. Sanders led seniors and veterans groups in stopping retirement and disability benefits from being cut in the year-end fiscal deal, according to The Ed Schultz Show. This legislation defeated efforts to cut benefits for Social Security recipients and disabled veterans, something I've been working very hard on," Sanders said on ABC 22 and Fox 44. "I will continue fighting to make sure cuts in Social Security and benefits for disabled veterans are not part of any future budget deal," Sanders said on WPTZ-TV. VIDEO, VIDEO, AUDIO
Tough Call "The 'fiscal cliff' agreement was not a good piece of legislation, but not passing the bill would have been much worse," Sanders said in the Brattleboro Reformer, Seven Days and vtdigger.org. "It was a tough vote. I would not be honest with you if I didn't tell you I gave some serious thought to voting no," Sanders told Elliot Spitzer on Current TV. LINK, LINK, LINK, VIDEO
'Sanders is Right' "I get nervous … whenever I hear Congress debating changes to Social Security benefits as part of a deficit-reduction package. Sen. Sanders is right: The fund is solvent, and has nothing at all to do with the national debt or deficit … I've been paying into it as a retirement fund for 60 years now, and get upset when it's disparaged as an 'entitlement.'" Willem Lange wrote in a column for the Valley News. LINK
Global Warming "Scientists now foresee the earth warming by 8 degrees Fahrenheit or more by the end of this century. That would be catastrophic. It's already past time to get serious about the threat of global warming. One important way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is by supporting wind, solar, geothermal, biomass and other sustainable energy sources," Sen. Sanders wrote in a letter to the editor of The Wall Street Journal. LINK
113th Congress The 112th Congress will close out its widely-criticized term and the 113th Congress will be sworn in Thursday. In the Senate, Democrats lead 55-45, counting Sens. Sanders and Angus King, independents who will caucus with the Democratic Party, the Los Angeles Times reported. LINK
Vermont Progressives Robert Millar took the helm of Vermont's Progressive Party on New Year's Day. The 28-year-old University of Vermont graduate "has dabbled in Progressive politics for years" and most recently worked as office manager for Sen. Sanders' 2012 reelection campaign, Seven Days blogged. LINK
Obama Signs Fiscal Cliff to Raise Taxes on Wealthy President Obama signed a bill that boosts taxes on the wealthiest Americans while preserving tax cuts for most American households. The bill, which averts a looming fiscal cliff that had threatened to plunge the nation back into recession, also extends expiring jobless benefits, prevents cuts in Medicare reimbursements to doctors and delays for two months billions of dollars in across-the-board spending cuts in defense and domestic programs, The Washington Post reported. LINK
Infighting in GOP Follows Scuttling of Storm-Aid Vote House Speaker John Boehner's surprise move to cancel a vote on a $60 billion package meant to help Northeastern states rebuild after superstorm Sandy set off an explosion of Republican infighting Wednesday that ended only when the speaker agreed to bring the measure to the floor in mid-January. Boehner infuriated Northeastern lawmakers and governors from both parties late Tuesday by deciding to hold off on a vote on the aid package until after the new Congress is sworn in Thursday—potentially pushing it into late January or February, The Wall Street Journal reported. LINK
Clinton Out of Hospital Hillary Rodham Clinton was discharged from a New York hospital on Wednesday evening after several days of treatment for a blood clot in a vein in her head. The news of her release was the first welcome sign in a troubling month that grounded Mrs. Clinton, The New York Times reported. LINK
Shumlin Blasts 'Dysfunctional' Congress Twice calling Congress "dysfunctional" at his weekly press conference Wednesday, Gov. Shumlin said he's nevertheless relieved that the federal government managed to — at least temporarily — resolve its self-imposed fiscal impasse, according to Seven Days. "We're all breathing a sigh of relief that they got something done down there," he said. LINK
State Budget Delayed Gov. Shumlin and Vermont lawmakers agreed to push the governor's annual budget address back a week to give the fiscal situation in Washington a chance to become clearer. Congress reached a compromise on New Year's Day to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff and its round of automatic spending cuts and tax increases, but left decisions about spending cuts for deliberations to come. More than a third of the money Vermont spends comes from the federal government, AP reported. LINK
Shumlin: No Pensions for Cons Gov. Shumlin says he'll urge lawmakers to pass a bill that cracks down on cases of fraud involving state workers, municipal employees and teachers. The proposed law stems from a case of a Vermont State Police trooper who is charged with padding his overtime hours by tens of thousands of dollars, Vermont Public Radio reported. LINK
Wind Foes Want Moratorium Two Vermont state senators are planning to unveil legislation that would call for a three-year moratorium on large-scale wind power projects in the state. Sens. Robert Hartwell of Bennington County and Joe Benning of Caledonia County say they've been hearing from many constituents complaining that there's been inadequate public participation in deliberations over big ridge-top wind power projects, AP reported. LINK
Cold Snap The National Weather Service reported at 8 a.m. today it was -17 in Montpelier, -19 in Morrisville, and -13 in Rutland. The weather forecast has this cold snap moving off to the east, with intermittent light snow coming in tonight into Friday evening, with possible slight accumulations, especially in the mountains, the Times Argus reported. LINK


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Lieutenant Commander
Location: Sol III, within the universe of United Trek
Refugee Crisis / Intrepid-"Hydra's Arrow"
They made their way into a spacious side office, one of two that accommodated the VIP lounge. XGafs broad, hairy shoulders just barely squeezed through the entrance. Once inside, he pressed into a sofa along the far wall, while the captain slid behind a desk across from him.
Computer, begin priority message from Starbase Bastion. Authorization Aubrey Vanguard Five-Nine-Two-Alpha.
A wafer-thin monitor unfolded from the desk. It was dual-screened, affording XGaf a view from his side of the room.
The hardened face of Admiral Saban Brandies appeared. His taught, square jaw and the deeper than usual crows feet around his eyes conveyed a level of distress not seen on him since the war.
As Brandies spoke, he stole hurried glances at a PADD in his right hand, indicating hed had little time to prep for his communiqué.
Captain, by the time you get this, it may be old news to you. If not, then at least youll have some advance notice
. He drew in a profound breath and began.
Approximately a week after you departed, Starbase 323 intercepted an open transmission from a Xindi prospector near the Athena Cluster. They were conducting tachyon sweeps in the hope of detecting a stable wormhole. Instead, their scans picked up the echo of what appears to be a cloaked vessel, moving in the general direction of the NSkatiee Sector
The screen split in two. On the admirals left was a ghostly imprint; a streak of sand grains etched across a sunburst of red and yellow scratches.
This image is all that was captured. From what we can tell on this end, the ship is at least five kilometers in length and doesnt fit our species/vessel index of known parties. And based on the faint energy wake that was detected, theres every reason to believe its warp capable. If it begins a superlight trajectory along its projected flight path, it may arrive in the NSkatiee system ahead of you.
Our resources are spread thin right now, for reasons you already know. And thats deep within our borders. Considering youre on the fringe of Federation space
His mouth tightened with frustration.
Well, itll take weeks to get you any support. Im sorry captain, but for all practical purposes, you and the staff of Virgo One will be on your own
No longer consulting his PADD, Brandies peered directly into the screen, his voice dropping into a somber baritone.
Given all of this, Im taking the preemptive step of unlocking all of your Vanguard protocols for the duration of this crisis. This includes preauthorization for the deployment and use of Alpha Weapons, based solely at your own discretion. Lets hope all of this turns out to be a false alarm. Keep me informed as best you can. Brandies out
Aubrey scratched his neck through his unbuttoned tunic. Well old news as he said, but the efforts appreciated.
XGaf shifted his ponderous weight forward. He flattened his long ears while affixing Aubrey with a contrite gaze. 'Vanguard Protocols'? 'Alpha weapons'? He rumbled softly. What are you not telling me, captain?
Aubrey met the accusatory stare without hesitation. Precisely what I wanted to meet with you about, your Majesty. The incident on your home world may be part of a bigger problem.
The leader of NSkatia had no tolerance for being spoon-fed information. He glowered ominously, waiting for Aubrey to continue.
So he explained, watching XGafs mood grow darker with each sentence he uttered. By the time he finished, the NSkatian was looming over Aubreys desk; looking uncomfortably like a green Grizzly bear who had just awoke on the wrong side of his cave.
An armada of alien ships is descending on the Alpha Quadrant, and Starfleet has seen fit to withhold this information? It wasnt a roar precisely, but only because XGaf was a seasoned official who, fortunately for Aubrey, had a deep vein of self control to draw upon.
The captain stood and craned up at the carnivore unflinchingly. This decision was ultimately made by the Council, not Starfleet, your Majesty. But I admit they did so based on our recommendations. He paused. Please understand that some of our allies would have acted impulsively, endangering any hope of a diplomatic resolution. Theyll be informed soon, but we needed the lead time to evaluate the threat level.
XGaf snorted dismissively.
Weve already seen to that. Aubrey continued, undeterred. A response is underway as we speak.
And at what point were you planning to inform me?
Today, as a matter of fact. Thats why Ive been requesting an audience all night. Its also why I chose to share this classified communiqué with you.
XGaf realigned his upper torso, as though adjusting an unseen robe about his shoulders. He was making a visible effort to gather his composure. We dont know that the newcomer on my world is part of this incoming migration wave you mentioned. Were not even sure if any of these vessels are hostile.
Aubrey took the quieter tone as an opportunity to turn down the heat. He made a point of sitting down again before he replied. Nothing would make me happier than to be proven wrong. But given how aggressively that ship arrived on your world, Im betting against a friendly visitation.
Accepting Aubreys gesture, the ruler of NSkatia sank carefully into the sofa, the furnitures smart material once again morphing to accommodate his dimensions. So this explains the rumors.
Your Majesty?
XGaf harrumphed. I may distrust Starfleet, but Im well connected within your organization. My contacts have spoken to me of curious happenings; ships absent from their assigned patrol stations, mysterious construction projects, command officers being called into high level meetings He attuned both of his sizable ears towards the captain. And then theres you.
Yes, you----a celebrated combat veteran. Decorated nine times during the Dominion War, if Im not mistaken, for feats of valor.
That fact that his war record was once again defining Aubrey nearly made him squirm. Out of reflex, he trotted out a well-rehearsed statement. With respect your Majesty, Im not a soldier. Im just happy to resume Starfleets original charter of exploration.
XGaf let an agonizing silence creep by before gracing the captain with his next words. Im sure. He finally allowed. Yet, Admiral Brandies made a point of choosing you to take us home. A war hero whose ship carries a mission profile specifically tailored for this crisis----complete with something called Alpha Weapons, no less.
I can assure you----
XGaf silenced him with a wave of his arm. Starfleet was obviously expecting this incursion. That is why you were given this assignment. And now you have the audacity to feign surprise?
Aubrey took a mental timeout to marvel at his lousy karma.
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Boris Johnson hits out at "doomsayers" ahead of new motorbike bus lane trial
Second trial to last 18 months from July
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has backed a decision by Transport for London (TfL) to authorise a second trial of permitting motorcyclists to use some of London's bus lanes after an earlier trial demonstrated a rise in the number of accidents.
The trial will start on 16 July and, like the first one, which is due to end in just under three weeks' time on 5 July, will last 18 months, and a report which compared the 28 trial lanes to 28 control sites where bikers could not use bus lanes says that there has been a rise in collisions, mainly with cars.
However, according to the BBC, it also shows a decrease in the number of collisions with cyclists in the lanes included in the trial, as well as demonstrating shorter journey times for motorcyclists.
TfL said that the second trial would coincide with a road safety campaign that urges drivers to look out for motorbikes and cyclists.
Commenting on the new trial, Mr Johnson said: "Motorcyclists have made a consistent case to be able to use TfL's bus lanes, and the initial trial has shown some positive results."
He continued: "The chaos that was predicted by some doomsayers has clearly not materialised and, as I suspected would be the case, we have found substantial support for the measure.
"There is always scope for improvement and a new trial, with a strong focus on safety, will allow motorcyclists to show that they can adhere to the spirit of the trial and ride with respect," the mayor added.
Those so-called "doomsayers" include the London Cycling Campaign (LCC), which has long fought against the concept of allowing motorcycles to share cycle lanes, and its concerns were heightened last October, when a female cyclist died nine days after being struck by a motorbike on the Embankment.
Following that incident, LCC communications officer Mike Cavenett said: "Even though this fatality didn't take place in a bus lane, it shows how vulnerable cyclists can be."
Speaking ahead of the close of the consultation period on the proposed trial in January this year, he added: "We're campaigning to reverse the mayor's trial, and give back bus lanes to cyclists as areas that provide them with greater safety."
The LCC believes that "allowing fast-moving motorbikes and scooters in bus lanes increases danger for cyclists," and says that "in particular, it will discourage less-experienced cyclists from using these routes, which is likely to harm the mayor's own targets for increasing cycling in the capital."
The biggest threats to cyclists in bus lanes by far comes from buses and cars that turn left without indicating or looking. Motorcyclists face the same issues. However whereas with a bicycle many car drivers will simply leave the scene of the accident, a motorcycle leaves a much bigger dent in a car that is harder to explain away. Similar issues affect bus drivers. As far as I can see, having motorcyclists in bus lanes will encourage car and bus drivers to look properly, with the benefit of improving safety for cyclists also. Oh, and I do commute in London and used the A23 that was the initial trial over a number of years and I do know what I'm talking about.
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18th June 2010 - 17:15
Motorbikes are allowed in the bus lanes in Bath and Bristol, I use the lane coming in to Bath on the London Road most days and while sometimes it can be a bit disconcerting when a bike shoots past you - they always give you way more room than car, van, or lorry drivers do.
The only person I've ever seen injured in the bus lane was a motorcyclist a few weeks back when I'd guess a scenario exactly like OldRidbeback suggests had just played out, a car pulled out from a side road without looking and took the guy on the motorbike out in what looked to be a very nasty incident.
posted by Tony Farrelly [4201 posts]
18th June 2010 - 17:31
Thing is Tony a motorcyclist will come off almost as badly as a cyclist in the evnt of an impact, a fact of which a biker will be well aware. And a motorbike puts the rider faar closer to other vehicles so it is considerably easier to judge distances.
posted by OldRidgeback [2586 posts]
18th June 2010 - 21:45
no argument on that OldRidgeback, a motorbike is likely to be travelling much faster, poor fella I saw certainlly looked in a bad way.
posted by Tony Farrelly [4201 posts]
18th June 2010 - 22:13
@OldRidgeback you make some good points here! Motorbikes will always shoot past, which can be a bit of a shock but that's not a new thing that's come from allowing them to share the bus lane. They do give a lot more respect to cyclists, mainly because they can relate to struggles with other road users, I was waiting at a roundabout last year and some guy just cut me off and a guy on a bike behind him slowed down and let me out and just look at the other driver as he then sped past and shook his head, it's was a very nice gesture! Personally i'd like to see more motorbikes and bicycles on the road, the more bikes there are the more aware cars will be of all of those on two wheels.
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How to Relax and Be a Better Mother
She was sitting in the entry room of the church. Her one year old was screaming so loud she just knew all the people in the church could hear him. She was sure everyone was thinking, what a terrible mother, why can't she keep her kid quiet like all the rest. The look on her face said it all, it was panic, it was dread, it was embarrassment all rolled up in one very blushed face. What is the secret that the others knew that she didn't know?
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1CHILL Out! No one expects your kid to be perfect, he is just a child.
2Ignore temper tantrums. If your child drops to the floor, and kicks his feet, let him. When he is done, brush him off and tell him that it does not work. He still is not going to get his way.
3Remember the most important rule of parenting. He does not have to cooperate, but neither do you. If he does not do what you want he will get no reward.
4Withhold all rewards. Everything is a reward, TV, movies, ice cream, candy, playing outside, going bye bye, toys. Nothing is a given, all needs are to be earned by good behavior.
5Don't give away your power. You are the adult and the boss not him.
6Don't take him out to eat. This should be a reward. You are legally responsible to feed your kids, but it does not have to be at their favorite restaurant.
7Prepare foods that your children like and are good for them. Don't spend your life fighting them to eat the way you think they should. Kids can eat a small amount and get what they need. Just supply a good assortment of foods from each food group including fruits and vegetables.
8Don't do their homework. You already went to school. Not doing it for him teaches the child responsibility.
9Refuse to overextend yourself in too much after school activities. Down time is important and your children will learn to pretend and entertain themselves.
10Stop trying to keep the house perfect. Let them keep their room the way they want as long as the mess or smell does not flow from his room. It is their job to keep their space clean.
11Have a chore list. It needs to be age appropriate. Rewards are given to your children according to their performance.
12RELAX, and enjoy your children. Soon they will be grown and you have plenty of time to have a clean house. Take time now to enjoy them. Once he marries his mean old wife will not share him.
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Tuesday, 25 March 1997
Dáil Éireann Debate
Private Members' Business. - Health (Provision of Information) Bill, 1997 (Seanad): Second Stage.
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PHI +102: Halladay admitted that he had been pressing too much over last 4 starts. Now that the team is winning and hitting finally think we'll see Halladay best. Wainright looks to be back to normal for STL but problem is this STL is not hitting over last week. Halladay at even money with lineup that is hot well take that every day. 5 star
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The Falcons (14-2) defeated St. Lucie West Centennial 75-3, Jupiter 66-7 and Tampa-Jesuit 35-31.
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Just wondering what facilities if any are at Roads End in Kings canyon. I know that there is some kind of permit station there but is there any camping, bear boxes, water or bathrooms etc?
The Cedar Grove area of Kings Canyon has several large car campgrounds, a visitor center, a store, ranger station, etc. If you drive the last six miles to the end of the road, that is Roads End. There are no campgrounds, but there is a wilderness permit station that is staffed at certain hours only. There are several parking lots, and the overnight parking lot has large bear boxes. If you want water, there is a river nearby.By the way, in prime season, expect there to be a line of backpackers waiting in line early in the morning. If they don't have a permit reserved, then they take their chances of getting in on the daily quota for each trail.When a wilderness permit is issued, the driver is given a tag to put on his car, and that way it won't look suspicious when left parked there for a time.--B.G.--
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Don't Potty Train your Toddler or Dog—Potty Train Yourself.
Insights On Potty Training Puppies…and Humans…at 3 a.m.
The voice of Mother Nature sounds something like this: "Daddy, I have to pee!"
So, last night (or this morning, depending on whether you're a glass half-full or half-empty kind of person), I was awake with my 3-year-old son, Dash, in the bathroom. We're "potty training"—which means being available whenever nature calls. So while I was sitting there next to him on the cold bathroom floor, bleary-eyed, I started thinking about the last time that I had to potty train anything, which was 13 years ago, when I had to teach my dog Nola how to do her business outside.
My son had no interest in the potty until we introduced…The Sticker Chart. The way it works is fairly simple and low-tech—he gets a sticker for every successful use of the toilet, and every five stickers he gets to pick a surprise from the stuff-we-picked-up-from-the-free-bin-at-the-yard-sale basket—I mean, the prize basket. And it's working really well. Even at three in the morning.
Back to my dog, Nola. She learned housetraining (btw—shouldn't it be called "yardtraining?") the easy way—which was essentially by taking her out every hour or so, waiting for her to do her thing, and then bringing her back in. Somehow she just "got it," without any sticker chart necessary.
Why was it so much easier with Nola?
That's when I suddenly realized: the sticker chart is for me.
If I zealously transported Dash to his potty every hour or so, it probably wouldn't take him long to get the hang of the experience. So why didn't I do that with Dash, just like I had done with Nola so many years before? The answer is simple: incentive. In order to change my son Dash's behavior, I needed something to help me change my behavior.
Let's face it, if I had just left doggie Nola to her own devices, it would have created a lot of pain for me—mess after mess in the house to clean up. That would definitely not have been conducive to the vibe a 22-year-old bachelor was trying to convey in his apartment. So it was worth it for me to get up and take her out, hour after hour, until she got it right.
But diapers are so easy
On the other hand, with my son in diapers, the opposite was true. For the most part, diapers are pretty easy to deal with. You can just focus on playing, going on walks, having a picnic, digging in the dirt—without having to worry about bodily functions, except for a cleanup now and again. Quite easy.
In fact, I'd probably be fine to just keep on keeping on with the diapers and the status quo (minus the nagging and disparaging remarks from my grandmother).
That sticker chart, it gives both of us something to strive for. Because not only does it give Dash incentive (collect and stick cool stickers, get cool prizes), but it gives me something important: I get to help my son succeed. The sticker chart is motivating me to get with the program, because now it's not just "potty time"—it's a way for me to bring joy to my son's life.
And ultimately, isn't that what having other people, other beings in your life is all about?
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Isn't this the truth!
Like this article. It nearly touches on Elimination Communication. Our society will do it for our pets, but not so much for our kids. Diapers are more 'convenient' for us, but we are essentially training our kids to be comfortable sitting in their own waste, and then we have to re-train them to do something different, which can be really hard (hence, diapers for six-year-olds!). With Elimination Communication (EC), our kids are going in a toilet or somesuch similar receptacle from birth, as with pets. Look it up. It's pretty great. All three of my babies are diaper free babes!
oops – should have replied directly – see comment below! The retraining that you mention certainly mars the "convenience" of diapers…later on.
Yes, we looked into that (and have some friends who are doing that with their kids). I have to admit that having the discipline to do that from birth would have probably required more than a sticker chart for me! But I celebrate you for pulling it off! It's definitely worth checking into for anyone with chitlins (and it is, pretty much, the easiest thing to do with puppies – although take them outside, not to the toilet. As amusing as that would be for you).
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In July 2013, we published Samara's story: a much loved baby with PFFD. It followed the journey of parents Michele and Adam Coolahan through the discovery, during pregnancy, that their daughter had Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency (PFFD) and Fibular Heminelia.
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Michele wrote to me after publication to thank me for telling Samara's story and also to explain why it was important for her to share her journey. "If we could help just one family during those early stages of diagnosis then we can change the outcome and also change the way in which a doctor relays information. Termination is not always the first option," she wrote.
She went on to tell me how Samara is growing, and how she has been busy doing research and making plans for Samara's future."We are all really well. It's school holidays here and we have got a full couple of weeks ahead of us including Samaras appointment with the orthopaedic consultant on Thursday 18th!!!!! She is doing so well! She started crawling at six months, standing at seven months and is now starting to coast along the furniture, which considering the difference in her legs is unbelievable! She is such a joy, a true gift from God – I still get butterflies in my tummy when I look at her!
She has really taught me to be present and live in the moment.
"A couple of months ago I started researching more about PFFD with the hope of meeting other families in Australia who have children with this condition. All of the forums talk about a doctor in Florida. I decided to email him just to ask his opinion and to see if there are any other options. To my utter amazement he replied within two days and requested a copy of Samara's x-ray.
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"We would have to stay for 3-4 months at a time for the aftercare and physiotherapy. Within two days of receiving this email I was contacted by some of the families here in Australia who have gone through this process with him! It was so wonderful to speak with them and to not feel so isolated in the decisions ahead of us"
But together with the good prognosis for Samara's treatment came some concerning news about its cost. Of course, healthcare in the United States doesn't come for free, and Michele and Adam were shocked to discover that the price for just one operation would be $180,000.
Michele wrote, "Sometimes I feel like I am standing at the bottom of a mountain looking up and deciding which path to take. We are very blessed that we have time on our side. I feel that if this is the journey we must take then it will become clear on how to proceed and as you know I have great faith and I will be guided on how to raise the money.
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OXFORD, Miss. -- Georgia's Mark Richt doesn't have the best job security these days. Mississippi's Houston Nutt knows exactly how he feels.Ole Miss (1-2, 0-1 Southeastern Conference) hosts Georgia (1-2, 0-1) today at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in a game that both teams desperately need to win in order to climb back into the SEC race. Adding even more intrigue, both coaches may need a victory to stay employed much longer. "I feel the pressure every day when I wake up," Nutt said. "There hasn't been much sleep lately. It is all about Ole Miss football and how we can get better." Georgia has won seven in a row in the series dating back to 1997. The Rebels have lost nine of their past 10 SEC games. The Rebels are reeling after last week's 30-7 loss to lowly Vanderbilt that featured poor execution and an alarming lack of firepower. Nutt says the team's defense and special teams are playing decently, but the offense must catch up. Zack Stoudt threw five interceptions against Vanderbilt, though Nutt said some weren't his fault. The quarterback will get another chance against the Bulldogs. Nutt and offensive coordinator David Lee have talked about simplifying the playbook against Georgia. Stoudt isn't worried about the Ole Miss offense becoming too predictable. "I don't think we're going to cut it back too much out there so it's like junior high ball," Stoudt said. "We're going to make some plays and just get good at them. If you're good at what you do, then it doesn't matter what the defense does, you should still be able to execute." The Rebels also need to improve their running game, which ranks 11th in the SEC with 109 yards per game. Starter Brandon Bolden has been playing on a sore ankle and the offensive line has struggled. But Stoudt says he thinks the Rebels understand things must change against the Bulldogs. "It's not OK to lose," Stoudt said. "I couldn't sleep at all (this week). I'm not OK with that." Georgia likely represents Ole Miss' toughest challenge so far. The Bulldogs lost both their games to nationally ranked programs -- Boise State and South Carolina. Richt still feels he has a quality team and was encouraged by last weekend's 59-0 victory over Coastal Carolina. The Bulldogs' young offense continues to impress. The top rusher, Isaiah Crowell, and top receiver, Malcolm Mitchell, are freshmen. Quarterback Aaron Murray is still just a sophomore. Another top receiver, Michael Bennett, is a redshirt freshman. The Bulldogs are beginning a stretch of five SEC games in a row. "The thing I like is we're a team that is getting better as we go," Richt said. "We do have a lot of room to grow yet. We're doing a lot of positive things. As we look at tape, it's still pretty obvious we have a lot of youth and inexperience that needs to improve. I just think overall that we're a team that's on the rise." But just like Nutt, Richt needs to see results quickly. The high-pressure world of the SEC isn't a patient place. Nutt has been coaching in the SEC for 14 seasons -- 10 at Arkansas before the past four at Ole Miss. Richt is in his 11th season at Georgia. Both have experienced success over the years, but that seems like a distant memory for two programs piling up losses at an alarming rate. "The bottom line is always 'Did you win the last game?"' Nutt said. "We didn't, so the water that we are in is going to be hot and we have to deal with it." -------- AP Sports Writer Charles Odum in Athens, Ga., contributed to this story. Follow David Brandt on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/davidbrandtAP
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Liz Pulliam Weston has a great piece up at MSN's Money Central called "So You Want to Be a Millionaire". Weston describes how she and her husband have used a goal-centered approach and hard work to achieve financial security.
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If you want to be a millionaire someday, I hope that our experience — and those of millions of others who have achieved this goal — might provide some insights and inspiration for getting there.
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Set goals. Create a budget. Actively work toward your goals, and follow your budget.
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Invest in yourself.
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Following a pre-released digital single and an MV still, U-Kiss is finally shifting into high gear for their main comeback next week. Just Monday, NH media dropped individual image teasers featuring each of the members fashionably styled in patterned suits. So what's next?
Revealed in pairs including the last two which appeared today, were photos of Eli, Kiseop, Kevin, Soohyun, Dongho and Hoon. Noticeably absent is member AJ, who is studying abroad at Columbia University, so he won't be participating in Stop Girl promotions. But fret not, KissMes, he'll be back soon enough.
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GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) -- An anchor from our Denver sister station, KUSA, is recovering after being attacked by a dog on live TV.
Kyle Dyer was interviewing the dog's owner, and the man who rescued the dog from an icy pond when she leaned into the dog.
Dr. Karyl Ropko, a Grand Rapids veterinarian who does the "Pet Peeves" segment on WZZM 13 News at Noon, says the dog was trying to warn Dyer.
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