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What tools exist to reduce the NCDs burden?
Q: What tools exist to reduce the NCDs burden?
A: There is clear evidence that low-cost solutions exist to reduce the level of exposure of individuals and populations in developing countries have to the common modifiable risk factors
There is clear evidence that low-cost solutions exist to reduce the level of exposure of individuals and populations in developing countries have to the common modifiable risk factors (mainly tobacco use, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, and the harmful use of alcohol), to strengthen health care for people with NCDs, and map the emerging epidemic of NCDs, and that these are excellent economic investments. Such measures can be implemented in various resource levels, and the greatest impact can be achieved through creation of healthy public policies and reorientation of health system services.
For action on NCDs to succeed, a whole-of-society approach is needed that requires all sectors, including health, finance, foreign affairs, education, agriculture, planning and others, to work together to reduce the causes and risks associated with NCDs, as well as promote the interventions to prevent and control them.
Overall NCD control
The 2008-2013 Action plan of the Global strategy for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases provides international development partners, as well as those in government and civil society, with steps on how to address the rapidly increasing health and economic development impact of NCDs in low- and middle -income countries.
- 2008-2013 Action plan for the global strategy for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases
Tobacco control
Implementation by countries of the anti-tobacco measures laid out in the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control can greatly reduce the exposure of populations to tobacco, which kills up to half of its approximately one billion users, more than 80% of which live in low- and middle-income countries. Such measures include implementation of tax and price policies on tobacco products to reduce consumption, and to prohibit or restrict the sale to and importations by international travellers of tax- and duty-free tobacco products. Non-pricing measures to reduce tobacco demand include protecting people from exposure to tobacco smoke exposure; regulating tobacco product contents, disclosures and packaging; and promote public awareness and education campaigns on the health risks associated with tobacco.
Diet and physical activity
The WHO Global strategy on diet, physical activity and health aims to promote and protect health by enabling communities to reduce disease and death rates related to unhealthy diet and physical inactivity. These actions support the United Nations Millennium Development Goals and have immense potential for public health gains worldwide. Physical inactivity is responsible for 6% of global deaths. Some 43 million pre-school children worldwide are obese or overweight.
Controlling harmful alcohol use
The WHO Global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol offers measures and identifies priority areas of action to protect people from harmful alcohol use, which kills 2.5 million people through a range of causes, including NCDs. Taxation on alcohol products can limit consumption, and in turn reduce the NCD burden. Action is also important to target drinking patterns, such as binge-drinking, which has a high impact on coronary heart disease.


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Jean Beranger dead after stroke
Jean Béranger, one of the most successful trainers in international women ski racing, died Friday morning while riding his bike with a group of friends. The 75-year-old apparently suffered a stroke while climbing the 'Col d'Allevard' nearby his home.
Named by French Ski Legend Honore Bonnet as the women's head coach in the early 60s, Béranger was in charge during the emergence of an amazingly strong french team that included stars such as the Goitschel sisters, Annie Famose, Isabelle Mir, Michele Jacot, Françoise Macchi, the Lafforgue sisters as well as Fabienne Serrat, the first winner of the Europa Cup in 1972. All together they amassed tons of gold medals from 1962 to 1974 and plenty of victories on the World Cup Tour.
Jacot remains the last French Overall World Cup champion, having clinched the title in 1970.
'Jeannot' as he was called by his friends, ended his active career as a national ski trainer after the World Cup Finals at Pra Loup in 1972 because of a disappointing season. Married to former Slalom Olympic Champion Christine Goitschel (Innsbruck 1964), he went on to strongly contribute to the successful raise of Val Thorens, the highest ski resort in the Alps. He run the local ski club and also the ski school.
He was also briefly President of the French Federation – ending his job there in 2002 because of the difficult financial situation there. He was also in charge of the national ski racing program for several seasons as well as the regional ski association of Savoie.

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The Castle Doctrine and Indiana's controversial new law
Can someone just shoot a cop who's just arrived to their front door?
In March 2012, the Indiana Legislature enacted a law that makes it legal under certain circumstances for a citizen to use deadly force against a law enforcement officer who "unlawfully" enters the citizen's home, curtilage, or motor vehicle. The law involves Indiana's Castle Doctrine.
The Castle Doctrine is part of the American common law derived from the English system. Under English law, a man's home was his castle. In the home, under British rule and in present-day America, individual rights are at their highest: "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated…"
As the U.S. Supreme Court has reiterated (See Payton v. New York, 445 U.S. 573, 585 (1980)), "the physical entry of the home is the chief evil against which the wording of the Fourth Amendment is directed."
No Duty to Retreat
A person has no duty to retreat in his or her home before using force, up to and including deadly force, in self-defense. The Castle Doctrine sets up both a defense against criminal prosecution and civil immunity from liability for the use of force against an intruder in the home. The justification for the use of force — and the prerequisite for the successful assertion of a successful self-defense or civil immunity claim — is generally an unlawful entry into the home accompanied by a reasonable belief that the intruder has committed or will commit a crime in the dwelling.
Indiana has had a statutory codification of the Castle Doctrine in place since 2006 (Indiana Code (IC) 35-41-3-2). The Legislature changed the law substantially in 2012. A full appreciation of the action the Legislature took on this law is not possible without an understanding of the court case that gave rise to it.
In 2007, police arrested defendant Richard Barnes after responding to his wife's 911 "domestic violence in progress" call at his home.
After yelling at and threatening the police, Barnes became physical — shoving one officer who attempted to enter his apartment — which necessitated the use of a TASER to subdue him and resulted in charges of battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting law enforcement, and disorderly conduct.
At trial, Barnes contended that he had the right to challenge police officers who entered his home, because their entry was "unjustified," and he sought an instruction to the jury that he had the right to reasonably resist an unlawful entry into his home. The trial court disagreed, and the jury convicted Barnes of all charges.
On appeal the Indiana Supreme Court framed the issue and its conclusion as follows:
Now this Court is faced for the first time with the question of whether Indiana should recognize the common-law right to reasonably resist unlawful entry by police officers. We conclude that public policy disfavors any such right.
[W]e find it unwise to allow a homeowner to adjudge the legality of police conduct in the heat of the moment. As we decline to recognize a right to resist unlawful police entry into a home, we decline to recognize a right to batter a police officer as part of that resistance.
Barnes v. State of Indiana (Barnes I)
The Court noted that the Model Penal Code had eliminated the common-law right to resist an unlawful arrest due to alternative (i.e., monetary) remedies for those arrested and the increased risks of greater injury for all involved, the unnecessary escalation of violence, and the fact that a warrant is not required for every entry into the home to make it lawful (for example, domestic violence 911 calls). Significantly, at no time in the trial or appellate process did any court agree with Barnes' assertion that the police in his case violated any state or federal law when they entered his home or that his arrest was in any way unlawful.
Defendant Barnes, the state Attorney General, and members of the Indiana General Assembly petitioned for rehearing of the Court's May 12, 2011 decision, seeking clarification as to whether the Court's ruling applied to both the common law right to resist unlawful entry (as stated by the Court) and the Castle Doctrine (as codified at IC 35-41-3-2, but not asserted by Barnes).
On September 20, 2011, the Court issued its opinion on rehearing, affirming that its decision applied to both the common law and the Castle Doctrine in Barnes v. State of Indiana (Barnes II). In its decision, the Court stated that it was bringing the state's common law in line with jurisdictions promoting safety in interactions between police and homeowners.
In response to Barnes II, the Legislature voted to amend the Indiana Code effective March 20, 2012 (see Sidebar). The amendment to Indiana self-defense law permits citizens to use force against unlawful intrusion into their homes, curtilage, or occupied motor vehicles by any person, including public servants. This law altered the landscape of the Castle Doctrine by extending legal protection to those who would use force against the police.
There appears to be a dearth of support in the legislative record such as documented police abuses (See Final Report of the Legislative Council Barnes v. State Subcommittee, November 2011, for a summary of testimony taken by the subcommittee). The draft of the legislation that emerged from the final subcommittee report was much more favorable to law enforcement than the version that was approved. Additionally, the fact pattern in the Barnes case is not sympathetic to the defendant and seems to weigh in favor of the police. The legislative fix seems to be a solution in search of a judicial problem.
As recognized in Barnes I, it is certainly the prerogative of the Indiana General Assembly to create statutory defense to the offenses it criminalizes. Further, lawmakers are free to disagree with judges on matters of public policy. However, interpretation of the laws created by the legislature is the province of the courts, and one of the legislators' principal arguments in its amicus briefs to the Court was that Barnes was inconsistent with Indiana's self-defense statute. In Barnes, the Indiana Legislature selected a very poor vehicle to extend the laudable notion of self-defense of one's home to a legal assault on law enforcement officers, shifting the burden from the homeowner to the police.
If the new use of force code provisions had been applied, would the jury and the Indiana Supreme Court have reached a different result? If Barnes had been permitted to assert a defense that the police had unlawfully entered his home, such a claim could easily have been defeated by evidence that the police had received a 911 call from his wife and were checking on her welfare. Is the availability of such a defense worth the risk of escalation of violence in already volatile situations in which the police must make split-second decisions as to the use of force?
Ultimately, the implications of this extension of use of force to "castle defenders" in the modern era will likely result in more violence exercised by people with less training and the further erosion of respect for the authority of our institutions, officers, courts, and the rule of law.
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My nearly 3 year old DD is super smart, very verbal, curious, funny, loving and pretty darn adorable. She is also totally defiant - let me repeat TOTALLY DEFIANT. If I ask her to pick something up, she says no and walks out of the room. If I ask her to stop throwing food, she does it more to see the reaction. Seriously, I would pass out in shock if she ever did anything I asked without a battle of wills starting.
My husband and I are pretty sure we are handling this wrong, but not not sure how to deal with it. I negotiate, threaten (If you don't do X we won't be going to the park today) and spend a lot of time pleading. My husband bullies - he either puts her in time out (a complete waste of time and energy) or physically makes her do it.
I need a book that gives me concrete ideas of how to deal with this constructively. Every parenting book I've read talks about empathizing with her emotions, speaking to her like a caveman and controlling my temper. I try to do these things but I still feel like we are banging our heads against the wall. Does anyone have any book suggestions that would direct me to do X when she does Y?
So, my DD is not that defiant but she has her moments. Don't know if you have tried these already, but these have worked for me (in moments when negotiation or offering choices is not necessarily appropriate):
1) "Do X by the time I count to 5" (every now and then she can choose the number I count to, in non-urgent situations.) I have no idea why this works for us but it does. Kind of like a game.
2) If she doesn't want to do something I ask her to do (like pick up a toy) I remind her that I might not do something she wants me to do, like read her a story. Then follow through accordingly. Usually she picks up the toy; if she doesn't, I say no nicely the next time she asks me for something and remind her that she hasn't picked up her toy yet.
3) If it's something really important, I will say "If you don't do X, I will have to take away your dollies (favorite dollies but not comfort lovies). I only had to follow through once on this and now it always works. Bwahahaha. (More immediate for a kid who really lives in the now, rather than saying we won't go to the park.)
4) If it was something like throwing food on the floor on purpose after I asked her not to, I'd take the meal away and then ignore whatever screaming followed.
I would also recommend Positive Discipline for Preschoolers by Jane Nelson--some really good insights there about why kids make the choices they do and the feelings behind them. Look for the "mistaken behaviors" section/chart.
Hope that helps!
I am trying not to use a lot of threats or bribes because I feel like our goal is to teach our son to behave because he wants to (with the hopes that it means he will still do the right thing even if no one is watching when he's older). That isn't to say that we shield him from the consequences of his actions. It's a balancing act, like all of parenting!
With that said, I find this blog really useful
I find a lot of things she suggests to be very helpful with my little guy (who's 2.5 and seems to be getting more defiant every day!)
One of my favorite things right now is her suggestion not to confuse capable and able when it comes to doing tasks, and secondly, not to ask a child to do anything you aren't prepared to help them actually do. For example, many times our guy will pick up toys with us. Sometimes he won't, even when asked or directed. Then I take him by the hand and lead him over to the toy and sometimes even pick it up and put it in his hand and then walk him over to the toy's place (sometimes retrieving the toy from where he has put it on our way). Then once it's away, I say "next time you will pick it up and put it away yourself". The trick to this working (and it really seems to) is to stay emotionally neutral.
Good luck!
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The Ben Salem Handbell Choir and contemporary worship team "Daybreak" will combine for a Christmas concert on Sunday, December 9 at 2:30 p.m.
"This is the first time that the bell choir will be performing in concert with Daybreak," said director Handbell Choir Shirley Kline. "We played with them for the first time in August, and it worked out very nicely. We had a good response and decided to offer a combined Christmas concert."
The concert will include a "Christmas Around the World" segment, featuring handbell pieces of popular international holiday songs such as "Gesu Bambino" (Italy), "Good King Wenceslas" (Czech Republic), and "Two English Christmas Carols" (England). The Handbell Choir will also offer a number of songs with a bell theme, including "Jingle Bells," "Carol of the Bells," and "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day."
Daybreak's portion of the concert will feature upbeat, secular holiday songs, said Kline. Selections include "Baby, It's Cold Outside," "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," and "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas."
The Handbell Choir and Daybreak will combine for three pieces, including "Snoopy's Christmas" and "Silent Night." The audience will join Daybreak to sing several Christmas hymns.
Kline noted that there is no charge for admission and that all are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served following the concert.
"We feel like this is our way of sharing our gift of music with the community," she said. "It's going to be a lot of fun. It's a nice way to ring in the Christmas season."
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New Komeito, finding itself outside the power loop for the first time in a decade, must find a way to stand on its own feet and establish a distinct brand instead of trying to latch onto other parties, its newly appointed leader says.
"New Komeito's achievements and policies got buried in the big wave of the 'change in government power' " that catapulted the Democratic Party of Japan into control of the government, Natsuo Yamaguchi said in a recent interview with The Japan Times.
"A key goal for New Komeito is to find a way to demonstrate our fundamental nature, our characteristic."
New Komeito and its long-dominant ruling bloc partner, the Liberal Democratic Party, were trounced in the Aug. 30 Lower House election. Not only did the pair lose their majority in the chamber, but then New Komeito leader Akihiro Ota and Secretary General Kazuo Kitagawa failed to retain their Diet seats.
Although New Komeito stood side-by-side with the LDP for about 10 years, Yamaguchi said he plans to focus on rebuilding his party instead of pursuing continued ties.
"The coalition was based on two major things — having control of the government and a majority in the Diet — but we lost both and I think it would be difficult to go back to that relationship," Yamaguchi said. "New Komeito and the LDP are both up to our necks with efforts to rebuild instead of groping for a way to shore up our relationship."
But the LDP may have other ideas. Last week, its newly elected president, Sadakazu Tanigaki, made Tadamori Oshima, who has a close relationship with New Komeito, secretary general.
A New Komeito executive said on condition of anonymity he thinks the LDP is trying to keep New Komeito close at hand. But the new leader does not have strong personal ties with the LDP and the same lawmaker said Yamaguchi would serve as a good opposition party leader.
And now that it is no longer in a coalition with the conservative LDP, New Komeito, backed by Japan's largest lay Buddhist organization, Soka Gakkai, may find it easier to strengthen its pacifist stance. In fact, analysts and insiders feel the party's positions are more in line with those of the DPJ.
"People say we have similar policies with the current ruling party, but that doesn't necessarily mean they completely match," Yamaguchi said. "But if (our policies) are consistent, then it is possible for us to cooperate" with the DPJ.
One bill New Komeito has been continuously focusing on would allow foreigners with permanent residency to vote in local elections. The LDP-led bloc kept the bill on hold, but Yamaguchi said he plans to submit it during the extraordinary Diet session expected to open around the end of the month.
Many key DPJ lawmakers, including Hatoyama, favor granting foreigners local suffrage. But at the same time, the party also has many very conservative lawmakers who may shun a consensus.
"Japan guarantees permanent residency to foreigners who don't have Japanese nationality and requires them to pay their taxes just like Japanese," Yamaguchi said. "Voting rights for issues that are close to home, that are related to the lives and work in local areas — and pose no conflict with issues of sovereignty — should at least be granted."
Yamaguchi stressed that "New Komeito needs to firmly establish its independence, (and focus on) what is in the interests of the people."


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I am surprised that Canon has finally announced a lens much asked for in this forum, a new version of the 16-35/2.8 L and yet I see no discussion of it yet. To be fair, Canon buries comment on it in the 1DMkIII white paper, page 56:"This is a high performance L-series lens, specifically designed for improved peripheral image quality in wide-angle shots that will meet the strict requirements of professional and high-end amateurs more successfully than it predecessor."It seems to me that this is the sort of new, better lens that Canon has been talking about, not lenses requiring a new lens mount, or designed for a larger format, or in any way incompatible with existing EOS bodies.[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=102404\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
So it would seem that Canon FF had a wide angle problem then...
Is the new 1DsIII going cheaper then 5D. Estimated price anyone?
Nobody knows yet, details about the camera have not been leaked.But here's a good hint: the new 1D Mk III is more expensive than the current 5D. The current 1Ds Mk II is significantly more expensive to manufacture, and carries a significantly higher price.[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=102573\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
Why do you think Canon came with so many models not significantly different from each other with respect to their performance.EOS-5DEOS-1D Mark II NEOS-1D Mk IIIRegardsDanijela[{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
The 1D III is expected to have an initial street price of $3999, though this may change. See here: http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/index.aspOr see the Canon White Paper here: http://www.robgalbraith.com/public_files/C...White_Paper.pdf[{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
The 1D III is expected to have an initial street price of $3999, though this may change. See here: [a href=\"http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/index.asp]http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/index.asp[/url]Or see the Canon White Paper here: http://www.robgalbraith.com/public_files/C...White_Paper.pdfThese cameras listed above are very different. First of all, the 5D is a full-frame sensor camera and is significantly smaller than the 1-series cameras. It shoots more slowly (3 fps) and has a smaller burst count. It has a less sophisticated autofocus system. It is targeted for photographers who don't need the ultra-fast responsiveness, burst rate, or autofocusing capabilities of the 1D series. The 5D might be well suited for hiking landscape photographers, studio portraits, etc.The 1D series cameras are 1.3x cropped sensor cameras and are built more ruggedly. They are also bigger and heavier. They shoot at high rates, have big buffers to store more images in a burst, and have more sophisticated autofocus systems. They are targeted for photographers who need this level of high responsiveness and high framerate, such as sports photographers, photojournalists, event photographers who need to capture a fleeting moment at peak action. Very different market, very different capabilities.As for how the 1D III is different than the 1D II, look at the white paper or the review sites. The main differences are listed. If the differences don't seem significant to you, then you might as well use the 1D II.For me, however, on paper at least, the 1D III is a big step up.[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=102606\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
Why is an 82mm filter a problem? Lee makes an 82mm wide angle adapter ring ![a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=102430\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
Different strokes... Because for me the current version of the lens is already ridiculously large for a wide zoom and even more so with the hood attached. Requiring 82mm filters is an indication that this new version is even larger and heavier than its predecessor.
Yes, the difference is enormous. A whopping 35g (1.2 oz).The 5mm extra filter diameter is reflected in the width of the lens of course, and it's also 8.6mm longer.Other improvements than the greater diameter include ring-type USM, or "real USM" as some people like to call it. Have a look at Canon's product comparison for a summary of the differences.One difference that isn't mentioned there, but which is apparent from Norwegian resellers, is the 30% price premium of the new lens.[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=102813\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]


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This Mohave was the largest and most palatial of the paddle-wheelers on the Colorado River a century ago. The photo was taken in 1876, when the Mohave was docked at Yuma taking on school children for a May Day excursion. The ship had been launched earlier that year, replacing a smaller boat (also called the Mohave) that had been dismantled and completely rebuilt.Read More »
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The toll road — Central Ave. (then called Center Street) north of McDowell — was built by the Central Avenue Driving Association. It was a dirt road, eight miles long and 100 feet wide, with a row of olive and ash trees on either side. Property owners north of the gate paid $2.50 a month for sprinkling and improvements. Buggies and wagons paid a 25 cent toll. Bicycles were free.Read More »
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More looks from Bread & Butter. We come again to the Nigel Cabourn showing with focus on his beeswax cotton jackets. Two cuts are available – a longer rain coat inspired version as seen after the jump, as well as a shorter model with hood. Choose between off-white and yellow (yellow being my favorite, but Mr. Cabourn himself preferred we show the off-white). Easily one of our favorite collections of the BBB show.
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Tobias's review published on Letterboxd :
I hate it when I have to correct a movie to a lower rating after watching it again a few years later.
First of all I have to say I haven't read the Ann Rice books and I don't intend to do so.
So, Interview with the Vampire … what can I say about it? Maybe that this is the start of the sickness eventually leading to Twilight? I think Edward must be the unwanted child of Louis and Tinker Bell.
To describe it with Lestats words: "Whining coward of a vampire". This is exactly what this movie is about.
Now to get things in order:
I really like the costumes and the setting. It's dark and it fits perfect to the vampire theme.
Most of the actors are quite good. Tom Cruise gives a very convincing performance as evil vampire though I prefer the Lestat played by Stuart Townsend. Kirsten Dunst as child vampire is amazing and frightening and she acts much better than years later in Spider-Man. Brad Pitt is a disappointment. It's one of the roles that made him famous and his acting is not convincing at all. There is nothing but a guess that this guy will play roles like Tyler Durden only a few years later.
What really bothers me is the main character. Louis is whining all through the movie. I know what the intention is: To show the struggle between staying human and the nature of the beast. And to be fair the beast is shown! Not like in Twilight. But it's not done well here either. It's more like listening to a teenage girl complaining about being fat.
And we hear the same dialoges over and over again so the 118 minutes the movie has feel like at least 3 hours.
The supporting characters are like a mix between the classic vampires and the Twilight-Vampires. Some vampires are whiny pathetic creatures, some are still the old school: Dark, intelligent and frightening … as I said I really like Lestat. He is so much more interesting than Louis. A fact that even the author realized – as far as I know - as the following books (including Queen of the Damned) are from Lestats point of view.
And there are incredible plotholes in this one …
Why do vampires have to sleep in coffins? Yes, they are vulnerable to sunlight but can't they sleep in a dark room as well?
Each vampire drinks 2 or 3 people dry per night? And Lestat likes to hunt in the high society? Hard to believe that this goes unnoticed. Very hard to believe.
Why do vampire have long hair? Und why does it regrow to one exact length?
And what's this scene with Louis and Lestat near the end? Why is Lestat so different there compared to the rest of the movie? Is it a trick? Is it false memory of Louis?
But the one thing that really pissed me off in this movie was Louis insulting Bram Stoker with calling Dracula "The vulgar fictions of a demented Irishman." Ann Rice … that was so incredible low … without Dracula keeping the vampire myth alive no one would be interested in your books and it would be very good for you to keep that in mind!
Overall, the movie should be fascinating but it fails to be.
"Still whining, Louis. Have enough? I've had to listen to that for centuries." … and that's the feeling I had as well …


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Community Shocked Over Arrest of Pastor for Wife's Murder Plot
Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:10:58 GMT —
Worshipers at Manantial de Vida Church in San Benito attended services as they do every Sunday, only to discover shocking news.
It wasn't until Action 4 News showed up that they learned their pastor, 40-year-old Julio Cesar Perez, was charged with capital murder in the death of his wife, Sonia Perez.
"I feel bad because I just can't believe it, Bertha Trevio, a teacher at the church said. We'll just have to wait for God's justice. I pray to God that the pastor will be free soon."
Cameron County Sheriff Deputies found Sonia Perez shot to death inside her van Thursday night along FM 1846.
Sheriff Omar Lucio said Julio Cesar Perez hired two hit men to kill his wife. One of the alleged hit men is 19-year-old Gabriel Apolinar Escalante of San Benito.
Lucio said investigators are still working to uncover a motive and the amount of money the pastor allegedly paid for his wife's murder. However, those who've known the couple for years refuse to believe it.
"No. I just can TMt believe it - I TMm in shock just like I was that day they told me about Sonia TMs death, San Juana Zuniga said. I have no words to describe it."
"They never had any problems, they were always happy, always showing each other love, supporting each other and always together at church," Trevio said.
Trevio works in the church and she will now lead in Perez TMs absence.She said despite the tragic situation, their faith will not be shaken.
"God's work must continue, Trevino said. The pastor and his wife are not here, but our church must go forth because it belongs to God. All we can do is move forward and pray for justice."
Action 4 News spoke to one of Sonia Perez TMs sisters outside the funeral home in San Benito, where her family gathered Sunday for a closed viewing.
She did not want to appear on camera, but when she learned about the accusations against Julio Cesar Perez, she simply said, I don TMt believe it, but anything is possible.
Julio Cesar Perez and Gabriel Apolinar Escalante are both charged with capital murder and were denied bond.
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HISTORY was brought to life as South Shields Town Hall marked over a century of being at the heart of democracy in the borough.
South Tyneside Mayor and Mayoress Coun Ernest Gibson and Patricia Ridley led a tour back through time to mark the building's 103rd birthday on Saturday.
They called on an expert supporting cast, including re-enactment society members playing the town hall's very own architect and its first lord mayor, to help open council chambers to the community.
The living history event was the finale of this year's Local Democracy week.
The blast from the past proved a big hit, with historical figures such as town hall architect Ernest Fetch, Suffragettes movement and South Shields-born Second World war hero Captain Richard Annand being brought to life by the Northumberland-based Time Bandits historical re-enactment group.
The grand hall was then wished many happy returns as councillors and guests enjoyed a 103rd birthday cake.
Coun Gibson said: "We celebrated our 103rd birthday marked with a live heritage link in the form of a tour around the town hall.
"We've had a lot of people here today and throughout the week.
"People have learnt about the town hall, what councillors do and what the town hall does."
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Mississippi and Louisiana marked the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Saturday by ringing church bells, laying wreaths and celebrating the resiliency of a region still recovering from a disaster that killed more than 1,800 people and caused $151 billion in damage.
Addressing dignitaries at New Orleans' memorial to the unclaimed and unidentified dead, Mayor Mitch Landrieu spoke of the dark days after the monstrous storm and how the city's residents leaned on one another for support.
"We saved each other," he said. "New Orleans will be unbowed and unbroken."
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CHITTENANGO -- St. Patrick's Knights of Columbus sixth annual 9-pin no tap bowling tournament is Sunday, March 25 at Hi-Way Bowl in Canastota.
Bowling starts at 1 p.m. All are invited to attend. $20 per person, $35 per couple, $65 for family of 4, $70 group of 4. Prizes and 50/50 raffle at 3:30 p.m..
Call for reservations by March 23: Jim 687-9015 or Gary 697-9929.
The Knights of Columbus support local community events, sports programs, scholarships, Sullivan Food Cupboard and more.


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The Golden Rain Foundation board met on Tuesday, Oct. 2 and discussed security, community tours, and estate sale fees.
Chris Taylor, an investigator with the Orange County District Attorney's fraud unit, began the meeting with a report to residents about being alert to fraud. He noted that this generation of elderly folks grew up in an era where a person's word was his bond, which makes them more susceptible to deception and scams.
He presented information on common fraud types that can be perpetrated on Laguna Woods' residents including foreign lotteries, telemarketing, contractor fraud, email scams, loan modifications and romantic liaisons.
Residents can look for help from the California Secretary of State or Better Business Bureau, or online at LooksTooGoodtoBeTure.com. He said if residents think they've been the victim of fraud, they should contact the Orange County Sheriff's Department or OCDA at 714-834-3600 for further direction. Investigator Taylor's phone number is 714-347-8694.
Crime stats
Director Ray Gros, chair of the Security and Community Access Committee, gave his report comparing incidents in 2012 versus 2011, noting that injury accidents were cut almost in half, and security bagged more speeders. However, there were two cars stolen this year versus zero in 2011 and automobile burglaries increased in 2012 to 5, versus 1 last year.
Here are other stats
Hit and run: 27 in 2012 versus 22 in 2011; Injury accidents: 22 in 2012 versus 13 in 2011; Speed (less than 15 mph over the limit): 249 this year versus 260 in 2011; Speed (more than 16 mph over the limit): 28 in 2012 versus 32 in 2011; Running a stop sign: 714 in 2012 versus 690 in 2011; Unlicensed drivers: 35 in 2012 versus 52 in 2011; Expired registration: 250 in 2012 versus 440 in 2011; Petty theft: 121 in 2012 versus 88 in 2011.
Some activities get special rate
The directors voted to follow the recommendation of the Community Activities Committee and waive the exception rate for a couple of events in 2013.
Because of the services the Senior Center provides to residents, the board voted that GRF would waive the exception rate for the Annual Florence Sylvester Senior Center Casino Night on June 22, 2013. The Senior Center was charged the exception rate in 2012.
The South County Outreach will hold its annual volunteer recognition lunch at Clubhouse Two, renting at the resident rate.
The board voted to allow the Sunshine Performance Club to use Clubhouse Three lobby and hallways as part of its charity event. They are already using the clubhouse, etc. and will reimburse GRF for set up and take down of tables in the hall.
In other community activities news:
The Tennis Club will get 10 sets of flip numbers for keeping score on the tennis courts. The cost will over-extend the 2012 budget an additional $450.
Funds for decals not in budget
The board voted to authorize $11,100 to pay for vehicle decals for residents, covering the next two years. The funds to purchase the annual stickers for the 2013 year were not included in the 2012 budget and the funds to purchase the stickers for the 2014 year were not included in the 2013 budget. The board authorized $8,300 to purchase vehicle decal annual stickers and mailing cards as an unbudgeted operating expense in 2012 and authorized $2,800 to do the same for 2013.
Director Pat Feeney asked about the difference in cost per year. President Lloyd Fisher responded, "We'll find out."
Estate sale fees and security
A new fee for estate sales will be voted on in November, but the board heard about the plans on Tuesday. There will be a new service level to monitor and document estate sales and sales with non-resident guests. There will be a fee of $50 for the first sale day and $40 for each subsequent day.
The fee, payable by the event sponsor, will be used to offset staffs' time required to process an estate sale application and for security to patrol the area of the sale to ensure traffic flow. In addition, a "gate clearance flyer with tear off," will also be required. Non-residents will have to submit the completed tear-off portion of the form upon arrival at the gate in order to provide security a record of non-resident vehicles that enter the community.
General Manager's report
Jerry Storage updated the board on ongoing GRF projects within the community.
1. The board approved removing the planter at Gate 7 to mitigate water intrusion into the gatehouse. The proposed improvements include removing the existing planter, repairing the gatehouse and providing new landscaping. An RFP has been issued and the contract is being finalized. Staff anticipates construction to begin in early October.
2. The board approved replacing 5,200 square feet of damaged golf cart paths throughout the golf course. The project is currently bidding. Staff anticipates construction through the month of October into early November.
3. The final commissioning and punch list for all the Energy Management System installations for GRF facilities have taken longer than expected and will be performed through the end of October 2012.
4. Bids were received for Clubhouse 1 Drop-in Lounge renovation, but came in over budget. Per Board direction, the project scope was re-evaluated at Committee level. The project is currently going through value engineering with the lowest bid contractor.
5. Construction plans for the pedestrian bridge over Aliso Creek and the repair of the service road down to Aliso Creek were approved by the city at its September 19 meeting and the project has been bid and the contract has been finalized. Construction will begin during the 30-day CEQA challenge period. A pre-construction meeting has been held with the contractor and the contractor will begin fencing off the site the first week of October. The contractor will mobilize equipment and begin grading the week of October 8.
6. Renovations to the Community Center are underway. Improvements include sound system upgrades and an automatic partition for the Board/Birch room, HVAC equipment replacements (some of which has been completed), connection of TV 6 broadcast studio equipment to the emergency generator which has been completed, new carpeting in various locations, improvements to the balconies and windows to mitigate water intrusion, and the placement of bollards around the perimeter of the building. Work is at various stages on each of these components of the project.
7. Slope repair for 3 slopes that were compromised by prior rain events is underway. For the slope located above the Maintenance Building Parking Lot, the Contractor is processing the final paper work to pull the Grading Permit. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of October. For the slope located at RV Lot A, construction is expected to be completed by the end of October. For the slope at West Creek, construction is underway and is expected to be completed by mid-October.


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Elin Nordegren, Ex-Wife of Tiger Woods, Shows Sense of Humor in Commencement Speech
Elin Nordegren, the ex-wife of Tiger Woods who was thrust into the national spotlight when news of the golfer's infidelity hit the media in 2009, delivered a commencement address at Rollins College over the weekend. Nordegren delivered the speech as the Winter Park, Florida school's Outstanding Graduating Senior.
Much of Nordegren's speech was typical graduation fluff, but the mother of two didn't shy away from the subject she's best known for.
"I've been called a woman with no words in the media, and criticized for not talking very much,'' she said.
A psychology major, Nordegren enrolled in the school nine years ago after moving to the U.S. from Sweden. She graduated from Rollins with a 3.96 GPA.
"When I entered my student advisor's office in the fall of 2005, I was 25-years-old,'' she said. "I had recently just moved to America. I was married without children. Today, nine years later, I'm a proud American and I have two beautiful children.''
After brief applause, she added to laughter from the crowd, "And I'm no longer married.''
Woods lost endorsements with Nike , Gatordade, Gillette, and Accenture following the cheating allegations , for which he later entered rehab for sex addiction. He is sitting out the current PGA Tour season with an injury.


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The NAMM Foundation has recognized the Watertown-Mayer School District for its outstanding commitment to music education with a Best Communities for Music Education designation.
Watertown-Mayer joins 307 districts across the country to receive the prestigious distinction this year. In its 14th year, Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) affirms school districts that have demonstrated exceptional efforts toward maintaining music education as part of the schools' core curriculum.
The BCME survey requires districts to answer detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by The Institute for Educational Research and Public Service of Lawrence, Kansas, an affiliate of the University of Kansas.
The BCME designation is an important part of the NAMM Foundation's efforts to advocate for school-based music education. Numerous studies have demonstrated that learning to play music can boost other academic and social skills.
A study of young children showed that after one year of music training students showed structural brain changes that led to better memory and cognitive skill than students without music. Studies have shown that middle-school-aged students who take music lessons have, as a group, higher IQ's that students that do not.
Studies have shown that high school students who take music are more self-confident, better able to communicate appropriately with teachers and peers, and are better able to express their ideas than their non-music peers. Study after study show that consistent training in music directly correlates with greater success in academic areas; higher standardized test scores; and happier, better adjusted, and more self-aware students.


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Terror Which No One Reports
On 28th of January, in an audacious attack which could be considered as a gross reminder to the complacent Indian government regarding religious and ethnic complexities of North-East, suspected terrorists( yes, not insurgents) of National Socialist Council of Nagaland –Ishak Muivah NSCN – (IM) killed 5 people in the Chandel district of Manipur. The causalities included a CRPF soldier, three home guards and a woman voter. In another such horrendous eventuality, NSCN (IM) terrorists had killed two CRPF jawans and a woman in Ukhrul district. These killings during election process would have made a buzz, had it been — let's say for the sake of making conspicuous our indifference towards North-East only — Bihar, or Gujarat. But election violence triggered by an outfit that is getting (God knows why) undue hospitality from the government at Delhi didn't make even a simple putter.
Before discussing the grievances of Manipur and Nagaland let's see what this NSCN (IM) is all about. The insurgency in Nagaland and Manipur is much because of this Christian terrorist organization which was floated by Isak Chisi Swu, Thuingaleng Muivah and S.S. Khaplang in 1980 to unite Nagas and to fight against India for creating a sovereign and Socialist Christian country – Greater Nagaland or Nagalim, after the famous Shimla Accord. .The outfit aims to establish a 'Greater Nagaland' – 'Nagalim' or the People's Republic of Nagaland – based on Mao Tse Tung's ideology. Its manifesto is based on the principle of Socialism for economic development and a spiritual outlook – 'Nagaland only for Christ". And as we all know Nagaland, which has more than 90 percent Christians, is also regarded as the only baptized state of world.
NSCN (IM) is a dreaded outfit that, among other acts of terrorism, had engineered the cleansing of Kukis tribes of Manipur in 1992-1993. An unofficial estimate states that about 900 Kukis were succumbed to death by them in that gruesome, grim and macabre genocide. So if you thought that genocide of Kashmiri Hindus was the only such instance, you were wrong. Kukis who largely follow local Manipuri traditions which are quite different from Nagas, too got the similar treatment both from terrorists and government. The only difference being that while in Kashmir, Islamic Jehadis supported by Pakistan were the perpetrators, it were the "Socialist and Christian" NSCN who claim to have the support of Nagas ,tried to emulate Kashmir in creating a all Naga Nagalim. Needless to say, they were supported by communist China.
Now let's come to the real issue. Centre at present is in talks with this terrorist organization named NSCN (IM) through an appointed interlocutor. There is simple rule regarding such dialogues where government engages in talks with a terrorist organization. People call that ceasefire. So where is that? NSCN (IM) has been a continuous perpetrator of brazen violence directed against security forces and non-Nagas. Then why this government is so particular about talking to them? Not only this, they are calling bandhs, running parallel governments and are decreeing just like any other government institution. Events of poll related violence were reported from the bastions of NSCN (IM) where they are continuously consolidating their position, reaping the benefits of an ill conceived ceasefire. Can't the government see where NSCN is engaging their strength during these rounds of talks?
There are external connections also. Communist China has been a steady patron of all so called socialist terrorist organizations of North-East. Beijing has been secretly supporting, advising and arming major insurgent outfits in India's northeast. Forget about the moral or support through arms or ammunition, there are proofs that Chinese army had been training NSCN (IM) cadre for the obvious reasons. Worst part is yet to come: Chinese recognize NSCN (IM) and host one permanent representative from 2008 which is simply a violation of our authority and sovereignty. If the confessions of a leading leader of NSCN (IM) named Anthony Simraw are believed apart from this mischief the outfit is also asked by Chinese authorities to spy on the movement of Indian troops in North-East. As if China was not enough, reports suggest that even Inter Services Intelligence [ISI] of Pakistan is in talks with them and that they both of these notorious organizations share a warm relationship.
So, is my point clear? Mr Chidambaram is appointing an interlocutor for talks with a dreaded communal and communist terrorist organization and that organization is continuously engaging in acts which are detrimental to sovereignty of our land. Economic blockages which simply cripple civic life, bomb blasts, kidnappings, extortion etc do not make front-page news in our main stream media. Our people need us and we are simply having a talk with someone whose credibility can't be ensured by any means. This is a war; not an appeasement. In wars there are no ceasefires, there are simply victories and loses. This apathy should end now.


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joined at the hip
This page is about the idiom joined at the hip
Meaning: If two people or things are joined at the hip, they're so closely linked as to be almost inseparable.
For example:
- Kim and Meg have been joined at the hip since meeting in high school. They're more like soulmates than friends.
- The two clubs were so closely tied after sharing the same ground and the same staff for so long that they were practically joined at the hip.
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We're very much in love, but we're not joined at the hip. We don't have to
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Donations to charities increase in late December because people feel more humanitarian during the holiday season. Charities often escalate their appeals for generous, year-end giving. However, it's naughty, not nice, when your contribution goes to a scamster operating a phony charity.
During this time of year, it pays to be careful and ask lots of questions when you read or hear about some desperate need for donations that tugs at your heartstrings.
It's bad enough when your contribution goes to a well-intentioned charity that inefficiently spends its funds or misuses the money primarily on fund-raising appeals. But it's far worse when a noble-sounding, fraudulent charity misrepresents its fund-raising intentions and solicits donations for bogus causes. Unfortunately, it happens a lot, especially during the holiday season.
So, whom can you trust during the holidays? The answer: Not every charity that is pleading for your money. Our bottom-line advice: Enjoy the giving spirit, go ahead and give, but give wisely. Here's some guidelines on holiday charity giving:
- Always ask for printed material so you can evaluate any requests for money. Brochures or solicitation material should include a clear description of how funds will be spent. Beware of dramatic-sounding appeals that bring tears to the eyes but tell you nothing about the charity or what they're doing about the problems they describe so well.
- Soliciting organizations, if asked, should provide annual financial statements that provide information on sources and uses of funds. If an outside fund-raising group is used, the terms of compensation also should be disclosed. Some legitimate charities will use professional fund-raisers who keep most of the money, and very little money actually winds up in the hands of the charity.
- Be wary of charities that harass you to contribute or use strongly emotional appeals that may distort the charity's purpose. Be skeptical if someone thanks you for a pledge you don't remember making. If you feel pressure to give cash on the spot by a pleading person on the phone or at the door, think twice. The charity that needs your money today will welcome it just as much tomorrow.
- Some questionable charities will deceive consumers by playing on name recognition and operate under titles that sound similar to legitimate groups. Be cautious of unfamiliar organizations with the words veterans, cancer, children, widows, orphans and animals in their titles.
- Don't give your credit card number or other personal financial information over the telephone to anyone soliciting your contribution. Identity theft scams are widespread.
- Before writing a check, check with the nonprofit Better Business Bureau (BBB), San Diego's largest countywide business membership organization.
The BBB provides the largest free service of its kind to San Diego consumers with information about how to avoid scams and unethical businesses, along with free reports about more than 101,000 local companies that can help consumers with prepurchase decisions. For consumer protection information, phone the Bureau's free Consumer Helpline at (858) 496-2131 or (800) 600-7050, or visit www.sandiego.bbb.org.
It's better to give than to receive, but not if that gift ends up in the hands of scam artists.
Escondido resident Sheryl Charleston is president and CEO of the San Diego Better Business Bureau.


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Memorial Gifts Honor Legendary Baseball Coach
Gifts to the Baseball Locker Room Campaign and The Coach Mallon Memorial Scholarship Fund memorialize the passing of Jim Mallon
Hundreds of Pirate Baseball fans and former players attended a memorial service at Southwestern University for legendary baseball coach Jim Mallon on Saturday, March 3, who passed away February 26, following complications from heart surgery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Southwestern University for The Baseball Locker Room Campaign and/or The Coach Jim Mallon Endowed Fund. Visit www.southwestern.edu/makeagift and write the name of the project you would like to give to in the "Designation" line. Donations may also be made to The Blood & Tissue Center of Central Texas.
Jim Mallon was one of the most successful coaches in Southwestern's history during his tenure as Head Coach of the Pirate Men's Baseball Team. Mallon earned a B.S. degree (1969) and a M.S. degree (1970) from Baylor University and then, after a five-year stint with the San Francisco Giants organization, Mallon began his collegiate coaching career in 1971 at Southwestern. At the time of his retirement in 2004 he had amassed a record of 1,197 wins against only 601 losses for a winning percentage of .666. Mallon ended his coaching career ranked third all-time in wins for both the NCAA and the NAIA. His teams won multiple championships. 1984 was one of the high points of his career with his team finishing third at the NAIA World Series. After Southwestern's transition to NCAA Division III, Mallon's teams won five SCAC Championships and advanced to seven NCAA Regional Championships. He was named NAIA District Coach of the Year on five occasions and SCAC Coach of the Year four times. From 1994 to 1999 he had players earn NCAA Division III National Statistical Champion honors six times. Eighteen of Mallon's players advanced to compete in professional baseball with four reaching the major league level. Twenty-four players earned All-America or Academic All-America honors. Mallon was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Southwestern University Hall of Fame in 2010.
Coach Mallon is survived by his wife Jane, sons Jeff and Jarret, and other family members plus a multitude of friends throughout Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Southwestern University for The Coach Jim Mallon Endowed Fund and/or The Baseball Locker Room Campaign. To do so, visit http://southwestern.edu/makeagift and write the name of the project you would like to give to in the "Designation" line. Donations may also be made to The Blood & Tissue Center of Central Texas.


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This footage from 2012 shows a 12-year-old James Gallaugher dominating the New South Wales primary schools championship
THIS 12-year-old schoolboy may just be the next Usain Bolt.
James Gallaugher, an indigenous schoolboy from the NSW south coast town of Ulladulla has been tipped as having the potential to be "the greatest sprinter we have ever had".
His athletics coach Scott Richardson, who is himself a three-times national age champion who won a Pan Pacific Games gold medal, said of his charge: "He is a freak and I mean that in the very best way".
"When I talk about him with my wife and my family, we just say he is going to be the greatest sprinter we have ever had if he keeps improving at the rate which he is."
This video shows James running in the last section of the 4x100m New South Wales primary schools championships.
When he took the baton he was 20 metres behind the lead boy but within a few seconds of leaving the blocks he began to power up the track, easily overtaking other boys and then powering past to win the race.
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He ran 100m in 11.72 seconds, faster than any time recorded in the U.S or Australia for his age group. The time has already attracted the interest of talent scouts with the Michael Johnson Spire Athletics Institute in Ohio making contact.
"They said they are more than willing to have him go to school there or attend a training camp," his mother Samara said.
"I think he is too young to go to school over there so we are going to send him over in July next year for a training camp."
Unfortunately for sprinting fans, James also has a passion for Rugby League. NRL talent scouts have been circling.
James's amazing finish reminded us of some heroic finishes in track races down the years. See the videos of some of the best.
At the 1990 Commonwealth Games 1500m final, Australian Andrew Lloyd put on a massive sprint to pip world champion John Ngugi on the line after Ngugi led by more than 50m with about 200m to go.
In the 1988 women's 400m hurdles final, Aussie Debbie Flintoff-King stunned Russian favourite Tatyana Ledovskaya and beat her on the line.
American runner Dave Wottle, complete with cap, starred in one of the great Olympic finishes at Munich in 1972, when he burst through the field in the 800m final to win gold.
Eight years before Wottle, another American runner, Billy Mills, caused one of the biggest upsets in 10,000m history when he burst from an impossible position at the last turn to run down Australia's Ron Clarke and Tuhisian Mohammed Gammoudi to win gold.
But surely one of the most amazing come-from-behind wins was John Landy's triumph in the mile at the 1956 Australian Championships.
Landy stopped to help up Ron Clarke after the latter fell. Landy, the world record holder at the time, then sprinted through the field and won the event easily.
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BOSTON David Ortiz was placed back on the 15-day disabled list Monday morning (retroactive to Saturday) and will have an injection of platelet-rich plasma later this week.
Id like to be out there playing, helping out this ballclub, my teammates now and those are things that you definitely got to be healthy to do it, Ortiz said. The good thing out of what we talked about today is were going to try this one PRP injection, see how it goes in the next couple of weeks. And if Im good I just go back and play.
Ortiz missed 35 games, from July 17 until he was reinstated Friday. He is hopeful this next treatment will allow him to play again before the end of the season.
Oh, man, theres no question, he said. You guys know me, you know I live for this and theres not one thing that I would like to do more than be out there performing for our fans and this organization.
The team is also hopeful Ortiz can return before the end of the season. While he was out, the Sox went 13-22, a .371 winning percentage, well below their .477 season mark.
We have expectation that hell be back depending on how this treatment goes, said manager Bobby Valentine. The treatment will last a week or so where he wouldnt be able to play. So well give him the full benefit of 15 days retroactive to last time he played and see if we can't get him back before the end of the season.
He wants to do what he does every day: wake up and help the team win a baseball game. Hes totally frustrated that he can't do that today. And he wants to do everything possible to give everything that he has. He understands, he trusts our medical staff, and he understands the way his body feels. And were just trying to blend the two worlds to make the best possible scenario.
Ortiz has had the PRP therapy before, after he had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in November 2007. The result of that treatment give him confidence it will work on his Achilles.
The doctors say theres a 60, 70 percent chances of healing faster, he said. I had that done before and I believe in that big time . . . At this stage, at this point, it seems like I got to get through it. When I heard them taking about it this morning it made me happy because the one thing that I was concerned about before was being out for the rest of the season. Its something that got into my head a little bit. Im not used to being out, but being out with no hope. But the doctor brought that up and I want to do it.
It is not recommended that Ortiz fly in the immediate aftermath of having the PRP injection. He will wait to see what his comfort level is before deciding if and when to join the Sox on their nine-game west coast trip.
He will also have a shockwave treatment in the offseason. That treatment would have sidelined Ortiz for about 4-5 weeks, which would be the remainder of the season something he thought he might be facing after his last game on Friday, when he hit his 26th double of the season in the third inning.
The other day I tried to come back for the reason that I thought I was going to be OK, he said. Until I hit that double that I had to rush out to get to second base, I feel that pain because I was running with intensity. And the way I felt I know I wasnt right.
So I thought the other option that we have was the shockwave. I dont know if you guys have heard of it, it was going to be my next step, which is something that you got to be out of activity, baseball activity for four to five weeks. So thats why in my mind I was like well thats what we got left for the season. So I guess if Im going to go and have that done, its going to be a wrap. But we came out with some ideas, different ideas today. And thats what were going to go and do now in the next couple of days. And if Im good to go Im good to go. Ill be happy to come back and play.
For now, he is confident he will not need surgery.
I think my problem is more of a healing issue than anything else, he said. Theres nothing that I need to have fixed until now. And thats part of the reason why I want to be careful with it because I dont want to get to the point where I keep on playing sore. When youre sore you know your bodys telling you something. And if you continue, youre just doing damage on top of it on top of what you already have.
He is also confident he will be completely in 2013. He is not concerned the injury will affect his impending free agency.
No, not really, he said. Im not really worried about that because the Achilles is not torn. Its not something that I need to go and get surgery. Surgery means different than what it is. My tendon is not as bad as it can be to need surgery. But I got to be careful.
After this weekends blockbuster trade general manager Ben Cherington said he would like to have Ortiz back. Likewise, Ortiz would like to be back.
Through the years I always keep on telling everyone how important it is for me to be part of this organization, Ortiz said. This is what I know. This is something that I want to be a part of. And I know weve been having a lot of issues through the years but I always try to be honest with you guys and I know how hard it is at times to perform at the highest level here. But things will get better. I think a lot of it has to do with the way the teams playing at the time. And when things are going good you dont hear any of it. So hopefully for the years to come, we start performing better and all the negativities and stuff just got away.
Its hard to get good players in the free agency market. Pretty much most of the good players are locked up for years unless you go out there and trade, something like that. Its hard to get a 30-hoem run hitter. In my case, Im always open to whatever this organization. One thing that I wzlwyas keep in mind is how supportive the fans have been to me through the years and to me thats the most important thing.
Ortiz knows not every player is able to play in Boston.
That happens, he said. Not everybody is able to deal with the game, which is superhard, plus all the other activities off the field that gets you mentally distracted. Its sort of hard. Its harder for some others. Some players can deal with it, some others really cant. So hopefully that was our case and we can come back next year, move on, and do the right thing. I like to win. Winning is good. I know how good that tastes and hopefully things change.


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Erie County (PA) Genealogy
City of Erie -
St Paul's Roman Catholic Church
Contributed by Rick Landers
The information below has been extracted from the Souvenir Dedication Program, March 17, 1935, for Saint Paul's Roman Catholic Church. The church, located in the City of Erie on Walnut Street between 16th and 17th, had its beginning in May 1891. Ground was broken for a new House of Worship on August 19, 1928, but the economic recession at the end of the 1920s resulted in a partially completed building. With renewed funding efforts about 1933, the building was completed. Images of the pages in the dedication program have been scanned and provided by Rick Landers. Various individuals have assisted in transcribing the documents for presentation here. This particular page has been transcribed by Genie Flahie.
Souvenir Dedication Program
History of Saint Pauls Parish
When Father Marino assumed charge of
Father Marino, assisted by
Father V. Marinaro, of
The building to be erected was designed by Mr. G. Wesley Stickle, Architect, in Romanesque pattern with traces of late Umbrian delineation in the interior. Due to restricted finances the stone for the outer shell or walls of the structure was obtained from the discarded curbing in the city streets which were then in a process of modern improvement. Italian workmen were hired to put their skill and art to the task of refashioning the huge blocks of stone and to shape them into the growing edifice. The result stands today as a challenge to human ingenuity and resourcefulness as St. Pauls awaits its dedication to the great Apostle of the Gentiles who walked the streets of so many cities of the world preaching the story of Christ crucified and expanding the Church founded by his Divine Master.
The work on the new building
progressed until on
At the beginning of the economic recession in 1929, work ceased on the building as the last tile was fitted into the roof of the church. For the next five years, want running rampant where before there was plenty, the new building remained uncompleted for lack of funds.
In the fall of 1933, Rev. Dr. Edward
P. McManaman, Assistant Superintendent of Parochial Schools in the Diocese of
Erie, became interested in the project.
He organized the great army of youth in the parish into Sodalities,
clubs and social and catechetical societies.
The response from the people was immediate and complete cooperation with
the Pastor Father Marino, whose hard work and intrepid energy in history, moved
parochial life into a new cycle. Like the Crusaders, whose slogan was, God wills it, the
parishioners rallied to the call for the opening of the new church. There followed many and diverse means for the
raising of the necessary funds:
theatrical productions, fetes, bazaars, card parties, suppers, etc.,
until at last, Father Marino appeared before the Bishop of the Diocese requesting
a date for the dedication of the church.
The date given is the one which has prompted the production of the
Dedication Program,
This page was last updated on Saturday, January 24, 2004 .
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Spitting Can Spread VirusTimes of India
05 September 2009
By Samarpita Banerjee & Shambhavi Anand
Pune, India
Spitting can spread virus
The unhygienic habit of spitting, a widespread practice in our country, is more than just a display of atrocious manners. The act, experts say, is one of the easiest ways of transmitting the H1N1 virus and a host of other contagions.
Experts contend that the phlegm of a disease–carrier can spread air–borne respiratory diseases such as tuberculosis (TB), pneumonia and influenza (including swine flu) and even lead to a TB epidemic if the habit remains unchecked. Since the doctors claim that the virus can stay alive in the saliva for more than eight hours, it can easily help in transmitting the diseases.
Dilip Sarda, president of the Indian Medical Association, Pune chapter, agreed that spitting was one of the easiest ways by which the dreaded H1N1 virus could be transferred. "Spitting is a habit which is not just limited to uneducated people. People need to realise that this habit can help in spreading the disease very easily and very fast. With the ongoing festivals, people crowd streets and spitting in public places could have serious consequences," he warned.
Agreeing to this, Anil Bhandwalkar, president of the General Practitioners' Association, said, "Not just H1N1 flu, spitting can help spread any respiratory disease. And if the weather conditions are suitable, the virus can stay alive for about six to eight hours. Even if the likelihood of others coming in contact with the phlegm is much less in comparison with sneezing and coughing, the possibility of contraction cannot be ruled out."
Elaborating on how this habit could help spread contagions, Sanjay Pujari, director of the Institute of Infectious Diseases, said, "While spitting, one brings the sputum out of the oral cavity. This might also bring out some viruses which can spread diseases."
"Coughing, talking, sneezing and singing are also easy ways of respiratory transmission. While doing these, one releases droplets of infection directly from the respiratory tract. This is where the virus resides. But while spitting, sputum comes out of the oral cavity. This might also bring out the virus and is definitely an unhyeginic practise," he added.
"There has been no study to prove this but it is possible that the infection might get transmitted through spitting," he further said.
Doctors also feel that there should be more awareness drives in slums where people do not know much about hygiene. "Apart from telling them about how the disease can be avoided, stress should be given on hygiene. People should be made aware that spitting can transfer the disease and this should be strictly avoided," Bhandwalkar said.
It may be noted that spitting is a punishable offence under section 116 of the Bombay Police Act, 1951. As per the Act, the offence is liable to attract a penalty of up to Rs 1,200.


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March was always going to be a massive month on the account of the release of a little known sci-fi RPG by the name of Mass Effect 3. Indeed, gamers had been waiting to get their grubby mitts on Shepard's swansong ever since that gritty teaser trailer emerged at the Spike Video Game Awards back in 2010, with the wait even more torturous due to the small matter of a delay. Still, avert your eyes from ME3's Reaper-induced galactic calamity for a few minutes and you'll find there's plenty of other games worth your hard-earned pennies. While a mixed bag in terms of quality, March was a diverse beast if nothing else, catering to a wide variety of gamers of all tastes.
For starters, we've got yet another reboot in the form of Ridge Racer Unbounded, with developer Bugbear Games taking Namco's venerable franchise and fusing it with the DNA of Split/Second and Burnout. Silent Hill fans had reason to get excited too, with both the Silent Hill HD Collection and Silent Hill: Downpour stepping into the light, though not without its controversy; the former was plagued by complaints of a shoddy port thwart with choppy frame rates visual hiccups. Elsewhere, FIFA Street put one in the back of the net, Ninja Gaiden 3 cut a bloody swath through retailers and cover-based zombie shooter Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City lumbered onto shelves, offering a new take on a classic series. Capcom also released Street Fighter x Tekken, marking a hugely successful crossover between two of beat-'em-up's biggest franchises. PlayStation Network also saw the release of one of its most acclaimed outings yet in Thatgamecompany's Journey, which went on to become the fastest-selling PSN title in the U.S. and Europe.
So, all in all, not too shabby, and a fine step up from the past couple of months. Still, only one game can bag the accolade for Game of the Month, and in all fairness, it was only ever going to come down to a clash of the titans between Mass Effect 3 and Journey. Ultimately, BioWare's sprawling space odyssey narrowly beat it to the punch. Controversial ending aside, Shepard's latest (and last) adventure is an absolute triumph; a sprawling sci-fi epic tinged with beauty, emotion and eyeball-popping spectacle. Combat's been spruced up to accommodate seamless evasive moves and cover transitions, quests are varied and packed full of meaningful dialogue, and the choices you make are broad and incredibly thought-provoking, often leaving a lump in your throat as you shape the fate of the galaxy in the war against the Reapers. In short, a bombastic and compelling conclusion to one of the best trilogies gaming has seen.
Check out our review here, and have a butcher's at a brief excerpt below.
"Overall, from combat to storytelling, Mass Effect 3 is an absolute monster of a game. Despite some visual inconsistencies (clipping, Shepard talking to thin air for a few seconds), and a poor mission management that inexplicably fails to update your progress, there's little to complain about. At the end of the day, BioWare has crafted an emotionally-charged spectacle that is unlikely to be surpassed for some time. Shepard, we salute you."
Don't agree with our choice? Let us know what title you would crown Game of the Month: March 2012 in the comments section below.


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Young and Downing keen on UCL
Ashley Young has outlined his desire to play in the Champions League as he prepares to hold talks with Aston Villa over his future.
• Hughes could take Villa job
• Downing in no rush over renewal
• Bent: Top club could tempt Young
Young, 25, is out of contract in 2012 and has been strongly linked with a move to Liverpool or Manchester United.
He is currently on international duty with England and is not prepared to make any decisions before Saturday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland at Wembley, but he has stressed that he is eager to play at the top level.
"I've always said I'm going to talk to the chairman and the manager after this game," he said. "I've always said the same thing. I have given 100% in every game I have played for Villa and I'll continue to do that. I'm away with England now and my focus is fully on England-Switzerland.
"We know it is going to be a massive game but it is always nice to have speculation."
On Saturday's Champions League final, he said: "As a kid, you always want to play in the biggest competitions. I am no different. I did find myself sat there thinking: 'I wish I was out there.'"
He added: "I have never doubted my ability. There will always be people who do and everybody is entitled to their opinion, but my opinion is that I can play in the biggest and best competitions.
"I always want to challenge myself. To challenge myself is to play in them big competitions - hopefully one day I will be able to do that."
Stewart Downing has also been linked with a summer move after admitting he is at a "major crossroads" in his career, and he too has talked up the importance of Champions League football.
"You can see a lot of players are mentally strong," Downing said. "If you are in these type of competitions like the Champions League, you are used to winning. You can see the determination they have."
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We have been back two weeks now and I have finally finished working on pictures and writing reports of our great week in Costa Rica.
We spent the first night at the Orquideas Inn and then 7 nights at Bosque del Cabo. This was our 3rd trip to Bosque del Cabo and it was better than previous trips (which is hard to imagine). So, for all you GTG folks headed there in July, here is a taste of what you might have in store.
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We have been back two weeks now and I have finally finished working on pictures and writing reports of our great week in Costa Rica.
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Thanks for posting. I enjoyed your trip report and especially your beautiful photos of the Osa Peninsula.
Pura Vida,
Ballardo Diaz
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Very nice! Really enjoyed the frogs and snakes - the Fer de Lance is awesome.
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I loved your report and pictures! We're going in two weeks (staying in Sol) and I hope we see even half of what you did. (Although I could do without the Fer de Lance!) Did you bring your rubber boots with you or buy them in PJ?
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Such wonderful pics and great report. I can truly relate to the neck pain, after a while I tell myself to focus on the ground for a spell. Couldn't be the same one - could it? - but in Dec I came across a solitary male coati there that looked much worse for wear; glad to see some babies have been spotted around. Thanks for posting!
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Thanks all.
BAJJ, the boots are from REI. They took up a ton of space in our bags but were worth it. Although, the trails aren't too bad thanks to the clay and consequently a lack of mud.
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Beautiful photos as always, Alan; thanks for posting.
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I will have to go back and read your report but truly amazing photos...I'm impressed that you know the names of most everything so my question is, which guidebooks to you rely on most for wildlife identification? Also, tell the truth, do you just sit and wait sometimes for these opportunities like the monkeys eating critters and such or do you just luck out? I get a lot of fruit and nut eating but not so many stick bugs and things, lol. Last, I'm sure I've asked this before, but what type of camera do you use and which lens is your "go to"? Great shots of the Spiders on the almond tree. Love the courting shots too!
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Yes that cluster of spider monkeys is incredible.
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Amazing photos! Thanks for sharing...wish I was there!
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Alan those shots are out of this world! You know i was going crazy looking at all the reptiles and amphibs... You found a ton! The tree boa really got me
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For identification we use The Birds of Costa Rica by Garrigues and Dean. We also have Belize books that we reference. For, other animals we have lamenated cards by RainForest Publications (the same ones you can buy at BdC). Finally, we ask Philip or Carlos to ID things if we can't figure it out another way.
Also, we luck into most of our sightings. But, we also try to make our own luck by maximizing our time on the trails. That means up by 5AM and not in bed until after 10PM.
We really only sit at meals, otherwise we are out and about. After all, we can rest at home but we can't see monkeys at home.
I take multiple cameras and lenses but the "go to" combo is a Nikon D300 with a 70-300mm VR lens and a Gitzo carbon fiber tripod. That combo works out great for lugging around the rainforest.
Joe, I actually thought of you when we were on our trip because of the reptiles and amphibians we were seeing (especially the Fer-de-Lance). We saw 2 tree boas both on the river as part of our boat trip so they weren't around the lodge. I remember you having great photos from your trip and I think you saw more snakes. Next to the juvenile slot, the snakes were the highlight for us. They get the heart moving.
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thanks for the info! i'm going to see what i can do with a canon t3 with a 55-250mm lens. it's brand new for me so i'll also take my olympus with a 10x zoom as well (in case i get frustrated, lol). i've been able to take some fantastic shots with that.
puma was just sighted walking across the yard at casa miramar. so exciting!
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also, kudos to you for spotting not one but two sloths on your own. those slow little buggers are hard to find!
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Stunning photos, some of the best I've seen taken at BdC - thanks for sharing and wish I was there!
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I had the pleasure of meeting Alan at BdC as our stays overlapped by a day. His photos are stunning! I'll have my own trip report and photos as soon as I finish going through them.
PS- there was a puma sighting at Casa Miramar while I was there, sadly it was not by me.
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Wonderful photos!
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That's great Alan! I'm glad you had a nice trip!
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SO impressed by your photos, and missing BdC!
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Your pictures are absolutely stunning. Thank you so much.
I am considering Bosque del for my first trip to Costa Rica, as it comes hightly recommended. Can you tell me what makes it so special, or different from other properties in the area?
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We visited BdC the first time last May--first week of "green season" when the rates dropped. After reading about the place on this board, I had become obsessed with staying there and planned our whole trip around our stay. I dragged my less than enthusiastic husband to Costa Rica--he refuses to travel to areas that are classified "rainy" "rainforest" "green" etc.--we live where we get a lot of rain and he wants to travel to drier climates--and then he wants it to rain cats and dogs in Akron while we are away. Fortunately, I sent the YouTube video to our friends who became interested in joining us. With pressure from them and because he of course, always wants me happy, my husband caved. (Took 2 years of begging)
We arrived at BdC at lunchtime, had a great lunch in the wonderful dining area, and then walked down to our cabina, Congo. When my husband walked around to the front of that cabina, and looked out at the ocean from that cliff he remarked, "You may have outdone yourself with this place."--and I have to agree. The whole place is wonderful and reading these trip reports makes me want to return.
The grounds are beautiful, the food is great, the wildlife surrounds you, the trails are right there at BdC, the hike with Philip is great--you will be amazed by the ants--and more amazed at monkeys, macaws, agouti...etc.. and the absolute beauty of the place. I loved the romantic cabina, the outdoor shower, waking up to the howler monkeys, sitting on the deck.
I would be comfortable travelling there solo--but so enjoyed being there with my husband and friends--we always missed happy hour because we had trouble pulling ourselves away from our little private happy hour on the deck. We just got wine and a bucket of beer every evening. We would take a hike in the morning, hike again after lunch and then usually sit by the pool in the afternoon and share stories with the other guests. We also enjoyed eating with the other travelers--even though they do offer the option of dining alone.
Maybe it was just because it was different from our other travels--we have never stayed at any of the other properties. This was our first visit to Central America.
When I talk about a return visit, my husband just tells me how lucky we were that it didn't rain. He tells me it wouldn't have been that great if the weather hadn't been so perfect. It was perfect though, and we both loved it---it didn't rain the whole time we were there. (Thank heavens) but we had a week of rain when we returned home to Ohio.
I am hoping to return. For now I jsut relive my experience reading these reports
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Thank you LindainOhio! I appreciate your input!
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We went during rainy season too, and we didn't get a single drop of rain. Our best day was seeing all 4 species of monkeys from the front porch of our cabin, as well as scarlet macaws. On top of that, we loved the food, and we had so much in common with the other guests. We all let each other peek in our cabins and would tell each other where we saw what animals. If you like hiking and seeing wildlife, it's really an amazing magical place.
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