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Nashua to combat substance abuse with knowledge at forumBy KIMBERLY HOUGHTON
Union Leader Correspondent
May 18. 2014 8:55PM
NASHUA — With about 40 heroin overdoses in the Gate City so far this year, efforts are being made to curb the drug and alcohol problem facing Nashua youth.
"Unfortunately, hardly a day goes by when we are not reading or hearing about the drug epidemic facing our community," Monica Gallant, coordinator of the Nashua Prevention Coalition, said in a statement.
Teens are not only being pressured by narcotic drugs and prescription drugs, but alcohol as well, according to Gallant, who said New Hampshire has the highest rate in the country for underage binge drinking by youth.
With help from a $1.2 million Drug Free Communities federal grant, the Nashua Prevention Coalition is recruiting new members and planning at least two projects to help with its mission of increasing awareness, education and community involvement in substance abuse prevention and reduction for children and teens.
The first gathering is a forum titled, "Let's Talk: Keeping Our Kids Safe from Drugs and Alcohol," which will be held on Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center.
Wednesday's event is designed to help parents, grandparents and community members understand how to prevent underage drinking and youth prescription drug misuse, while also learning how to hold critical conversations that help children to make healthy choices and deal with peer pressure.
"Communication, choices and consequences are all effective strategies for building strong relationships with children," said Gallant.
A question and answer panel will take place, along with information from a licensed drug and alcohol counselor, a parent advocate, school resource officer and keynote speaker Andrew Watt, an emergency department doctor.
Watt will present typical youth substance abuse scenarios seen in local hospital emergency rooms.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website, 44 percent of high school students in New Hampshire reported using marijuana at least once, while 38 percent of high school students admit to having at least one drink of alcohol in the past month.
The 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows that 37 percent of Nashua high school students surveyed reported having at least one drink of alcohol or more in the past 30 days, and nearly 40 percent saw no harm in using prescriptions drugs without a prescription, while 64 percent saw no harm in binge drinking, according to the release.
"Although the drugs change over time, alcohol is still the most widely used substance among teens in Nashua, followed by marijuana, tobacco and another dangerous trend — the non-medical use of prescription drugs," says the release, adding other substances such as synthetic marijuana and bath salts will be addressed.
Registration is required and space is limited. To register for the forum, call 577-2255, or visit www.snhhs.org/classes.


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zoomi needed a new t-shirt design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 16 designs submitted by 5 freelance designers.
Hi, I need you to design me a baseball cap and t-shirt logo that will feature the words "the day's wasted if I'm not"
"the day's wasted if I'm not"
I am creating a tee shirt and baseball cap brand tdwgear.com around the slogan "the day's wasted if I'm not" and will run ads in High Times Magazine and others to sell the tee shirt and baseball cap. I need you to create my first design!
Both the tees and the cap will be 100% hemp, and will feature a cool hip graphic of what I most likely assume will be a hemp leaf but you can put more on there if you want! make me something cool and funky that people who read High Times would buy. Come on - you know who you are :)
Also, because of 99designs' current system I can only award the official win to one person, I may pick another design as well so I have more than one style. But I cannot guarantee this until I see what you make me!
- Interesting, cool hip baseball cap and tee shirt logo design that has the words "the day's wasted if I'm not" on it
- Something that you High Times readers would wear
- Boring crap you wouldn't buy for yourself

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Altuve's slam lifts Astros over Red Sox
Astros 8, Red Sox 1
Altuve's slam lifts Astros over Red Sox
Astros 8, Red Sox 1
Jose Altuve hit his first grand slam after Boston shortstop Xander Bogaerts made a mental gaffe on a play that would have ended an inning Sunday, carrying the Houston Astros to an 8-1 victory over the Red Sox.
Altuve, who leads the majors in hits, went 4 for 5, raising his hit total to 173 and majors' best average to .339 as the Astros completed a split of the four-game series.
Dexter Fowler and Jon Singleton added solo homers for Houston, which earned its 52nd win to surpass last year's total.
Daniel Nava had an RBI double for Boston.
Collin McHugh (6-9) gave up one run on seven hits in six innings for Boston.
Joe Kelly (0-1) was tagged for seven runs on seven hits, walking six over four innings.


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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Gov. John Kasich says he'll sign a new law allowing guns into the Ohio Statehouse parking garage - despite calls that he veto the bill in the wake of the Connecticut school shooting.
The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer reports that the Republican governor is expected to sign the legislation this week. It will allow guns for the first time in the parking garages underneath the Statehouse in Columbus.
Guns would have to be kept in cars, and would not be allowed into the Statehouse.
Kasich said that "I'm a Second Amendment supporter and that's not going change." He added that there were many other issues besides gun control involved in the Newtown, Conn., massacre Friday that left 20 children and six adults dead.
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The Illinois State Crime lab is testing evidence in a decade-old case as the defense and prosecutors prepare for the second trial of a man charged in the slaying of a teenage stock-boy at a McHenry County grocery store.
Twelve blood stains, two finger prints and a palm print are being tested for the new jury trial of Mario Casciaro, 29, of Johnsburg, now scheduled for Oct. 22.
Casciaro is charged with the murder of Brian Carrick, who worked at a Johnsburg store owned by Casciaro's family.
The first trial, in January, ended in a hung jury.
The second trial had been scheduled to begin July 30, but a McHenry County judge on Thursday moved it back because DNA testing on the new evidence — including finger prints found on a bleach bottle inside the cooler where Carrick was last seen — is not yet complete.
Prosecutors allege that Carrick, whose body has never been found, was murdered after being beaten by Shane Lamb at the direction of Casciaro.
Following a hearing before McHenry County Circuit Court Judge Sharon Prather, defense attorney Brian Telander said he is having the additional blood and prints analyzed because in the first trial it was "revealed that the crime lab had neglected to analyze these samples."
"We just feel that it's important ... to have all the evidence analyzed for DNA because DNA is so important these days," Telander said, citing the advancements in analyzing such evidence since 2002.
"They have the ability to do things now they couldn't do 10 years ago, and I want it done," he said.
The blood samples were found in and around the cooler, near the store's back exit, and on cardboard found in a garbage dumpster behind the store.
Telander wants the DNA tested against Casciaro, Carrick, Lamb and others tied to the case, including Robert Render. In the previous trial the defense had connected Render to the crime scene through DNA evidence found in the cooler and near the back entrance of the grocery store.
Render, who died of a drug overdose last month, did not testify in the first trial but would have been called as a defense witness in the second trial to explain why his blood was found at the scene, Telander said.
If the blood and prints do not match anyone previously tied to the ongoing case it would then be run through the DNA data base.
Casciaro, who was present in court with his parents and older brother, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder with intimidation and unlawful restraint.
He is accused of setting into motion events that led to Carrick's death.
Prosecutors have said that Casciaro told Lamb to scare Carrick into turning over drug money he owed Casciaro.
In the previous trial Lamb testified he was just supposed to scare Carrick but things got out of hand when he punched Carrick who then fell to the ground unconscious.
In exchange for his testimony against Casciaro, Lamb has not been charged in the Carrick case. He also received a lighter sentence on an unrelated drug charge for his testimony. Lamb was released from the Illinois Department of Corrections in May.
Telander also subpoenaed Johnsburg Police and other investigators for interview notes taken during Lamb's questioning.
Both sides are scheduled to return to court for a status hearing on Aug. 24, when attorneys hope to have results of the DNA evidence.


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April 6, 1927 - December 25, 2013
Newburgh, NY
James "Jim" Leo Moroney passed away on December 25, 2013, at the age of 86. Jim was an only child born to Clarence and Mary Moroney of Newburgh. He was the beloved husband of Carmella Ruotolo Moroney, for 65 years who survives at home. Jim also proudly served his country in the Korean War.
He is survived by his son, Patrick Moroney from Newburgh, NY; two grandchildren: Jennifer Lundgren from Boca Raton, FL and James Moroney from Wallkill, NY, and his great grandson, Chase Lundgren.
Jim's intense love of motorcycles began at age 12 when he rode on a 1927 30/50 Indian over the pastures of his father's dairy farm and old country roads, which are now part of the runway for Stewart International Airport at Newburgh.
A few years later, Jim purchased his first road bike, a 1935 45 cu. in. Indian, and from then on he was hooked. He worked at a Harley-Davidson dealership called Brown and Koberlein just prior to being drafted into the U.S. Army, just in time for a year's vacation in the Korean War with the 3rd division.
In 1956, fresh out of the Army, Jim and Carmella purchased the Harley dealership he once worked for and he was also one of the biggest Schwinn bicycle dealers in Newburgh at the time.
The Hudson Valley would not be the same in the motorcycle industry without his efforts and hard work that was put into building Moroney's Cycles.
We will celebrate Jim's life from 3 to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 30th at the Meadowbrook Lodge located at 1290 Route 94, New Windsor, NY. Anyone wishing to send flowers may do so between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Monday, December 30th to the Meadowbrook Lodge.
Arrangements under the care of Christian D. Garrison of the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc. 845-562-0068.


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Mary Josephine Dunn, 53
Mary Josephine Dunn, 53, formerly of Jamestown, died Feb. 21, 2008 at Crestwood Nursing Home in Warren.
Born in Wellesley, Mass., a daughter of John E. Dunn, Jr. and the late Rita (Kirwin) Dunn, she lived at the Jimari Group Home in Newport for 15 years before moving to Crestwood Nursing Home.
Mary Jo graduated from St. Colletta's School in Hanover, Mass. She was a member of the first Special Olympics team in Rhode Island. She was an excellent swimmer, and loved to sing and dance.
Besides her father, she is survived by two sisters and six brothers. She was predeceased by her brother John E. Dunn, III.
The funeral and burial were held on Monday.
Memorial contributions to the Maher Center, PO Box 4390, Middletown, RI 02842, will be appreciated. Arrangements were by the Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home.


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There are things you can do to ensure the healthiest possible pregnancy and reduce the risk of birth defects.
Schedule a preconception visit with your doctor (or other clinician). Preconception health care is care that a woman of childbearing age receives before pregnancy. Interconception care is care between pregnancies.
A preconception visit can help you and your doctor to identify and treat health conditions that may adversely affect your pregnancy. These conditions include:
The visit gives your clinician the opportunity to discuss important subjects, such as:
Preconception visits are also an opportunity for your clinician to administer any missing vaccines and to make adjustments to any medications you are taking to ensure that they are the safest possible.
In addition to asking about your health history, your clinician will also ask about your partner's and family's health. If you or your partner have a history of birth defects or preterm births or if either of you has a high risk for a genetic disorder on the basis of family history, ethnic background, age, or history of multiple miscarriages, your clinician may suggest that you see a genetic counselor.
Your clinician will suggest that you take 0.4 mg of folic acid daily to prevent certain types of birth defects. A higher dose of folic acid may be recommended in some situations, especially if you have already had a child with a certain kind of birth defect or if you are taking certain medications.


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Chiefs run winning streak over Raiders to nine games
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OAKLAND, Calif. -- This game looked just like the meetings the previous two seasons between Kansas City and Oakland. Except that Priest Holmes was on the field this time.
Another close game that wasn't decided until the final minutes ended in the Chiefs' favor Sunday. Larry Johnson scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 1-yard run early in the fourth quarter and Jarrad Page had another clinching interception in the final minute to seal Kansas City's ninth straight win over the Raiders, 12-10.
Greg Trott / Getty Images It marked Holmes' return from a two-year absence from a neck injury.
Kansas City (4-3) now has the longest winning streak ever against the Raiders (2-4), breaking a tie with San Diego. But eight of the wins have been by seven points or fewer as the Chiefs once again came up with the one big play down the stretch.
"You knew it would come down to this," Kansas City tight end Tony Gonzalez said. "It's usually decided on the last play of the game. It doesn't matter what the records are or what time of year it is. I'm happy we came out on top. Page to the rescue again."
Page, an Oakland native and Buccaneers fan who grew up cheering against the Raiders, also ended a comeback attempt by his hometown team a year ago when he intercepted a pass in the end zone from Aaron Brooks in the final minute of a 17-13 win.
His interception of Daunte Culpepper's throw with 35 seconds left on Sunday gave the Chiefs their fourth win in five games, sending them into their bye week in sole possession of first place in the AFC West.
"We're at the top of the division, so we're in a good position," Page said. "I don't think our record is what we expected it to be, but we're in first place, and that's what matters."
The latest win was far from pretty. Kansas City gained 112 of its 290 yards on two big plays in the second half.
"We got the W and we made enough plays at the end of the game to win it," said quarterback Damon Huard, who was 16-for-31 for 177 yards and an interceptions. "Certainly I don't feel good about it. As an offense we made too many mistakes."
Holmes, Kansas City's career leader in yards rushing and touchdowns, was activated this week for the first time since suffering a neck injury on a vicious hit from San Diego's Shawne Merriman on Oct. 30, 2005.
Holmes entered the game on the third play of Kansas City's third drive. He caught a screen pass from Huard, but was tackled by Nnamdi Asomugha for a 6-yard loss. Holmes had no other catches and rushed four times for 9 yards, gaining a key first down with under 3 minutes left and Kansas City protecting the 12-10 lead.
"I had imagined this in my mind. Once I decided to come back on July 29, this was all a part of it," Holmes said. "What I love to do is run the ball, so I'm looking forward to doing that a little more. But if I have to be a decoy, if I have to help out in whatever role they need me to play, I'm excited about that."
Both teams struggled offensively before the game opened up with a few big plays in the second half. Johnson, bottled up early, had a season-long 54-yard run midway through the third quarter. Kansas City couldn't capitalize when Dave Rayner missed a 30-yard field goal that would have put the Chiefs up 9-0. Rayner made two field goals in the first half.
The Raiders immediately seized the momentum, with Culpepper hitting Jerry Porter on a 59-yard pass on the next play. Culpepper followed with a 21-yard scoring strike to Curry, who had dropped three passes earlier in the game, to give Oakland a 7-6 lead. The Raiders had gained only 102 yards before getting 80 on the back-to-back plays.
Early in the fourth quarter, Huard eluded the rush from Warren Sapp on a third-and-10 and flung the ball downfield before Kirk Morrison could hit him. Dwayne Bowe beat Asomugha for the 58-yard catch to the Oakland 16, setting up Johnson's go-ahead score that made it 12-7. Johnson finished with 112 yards on 24 carries.
Official site links ... The Chiefs entered the game having won eight consecutive contests against the Silver and Black and were looking for victory No. 9 on Sunday. More ...
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated Oakland 12-10 as the Raiders had their late comeback bid fall just short on an interception. More ...
The Raiders answered with a 37-yard field goal by Sebastian Janikowski with 5:49 left to cut it to 12-10, but couldn't score on their final drive. Culpepper completed three straight passes to move the ball to the 44 before his interception.
"I wish I could have that back, but I can't, so I've just got to learn from that," he said. "I thought we could go down and win the game."
Culpepper was 18-for-29 for 228 yards, while LaMont Jordan was held to 29 yards on 11 carries as Oakland's running game had problems for a second straight week.
"As bad as our offensive performance was, with our defense playing the way it did and not turning the ball over we had a chance to win," coach Lane Kiffin said.
Notes: Johnson has scored Kansas City's last 35 TDs rushing since Holmes scored Oct. 21, 2005, against Miami. ... Kansas City DE Jared Allen had two sacks, giving him eight in five games this season. ... Kiffin opted to go for it on fourth-and-1 from the 17 midway through the second quarter, but Jordan was stuffed by Page for no gain.
From the AP on NFL.com
The Chiefs Own the Raiders, I think we should sell.


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I have a MySpace page. I don't know why. There has never been a day in my life where I woke up and said, "Dang, but I really need to find me some people to hook up with and interact with socially!" I've already got a blog where I can write and discuss my hobbies. So even if I was craving high levels of poorly spelled gossipy chatter, MySpace would still be a sub-optimal way of getting it.
|Legit, you say? Well then, sign me right up!
About the only reason I visit my page is to reject all the spam friend invites. They usually come in waves. I'll have three days of nothing, then three invites in one day. That's not actually that bad as far as spam goes when compared to blogs or email, but maybe I'd be worse off if I had more friends. Invariably these spams lead to a profile with some basic text I've read a thousand times before, posted by a "woman" with a very porny glamour shot for her profile picture. The most common profile text goes something along the lines of, "MySpace won't let me post naked pictures of myself so you'll have to go here." I don't click on the link, of course, but I'm sure it's a generic Porn nexus or a place to try and infect unprotected machines.
But I find this to be hilarious anyway: The fiction of some girl who can't figure out where on this wide internet can you go to share naked pictures of young women? Yes! If only there was a website out there in this purient wasteland that let you do this sort of thing.
For a time last year there was a rash of MySpace pages where the profile would use CSS to position a big 'ol rectangle of text over the whole site, which would then let you know that you needed the special "adult MySpace viewer" if you wanted to see the naked pics. A standalone exe. To view webpages. Only people fresh off the newbie truck are likely to fall for such a clumsy and transparent scheme, but there is no shortage of people like that on MySpace. You could always tell when someone fell for it because they'd start "posting" a bunch of "get a free iPod nano" style links to their blogs and blurbs and in comments to their friends. I never found out if the "viewer" hijacked their account and did the posting, or if it just captured their name and password and sent it along to the hacker, who then logged in under their name and did the posting. That would actually be interesting to know. The first would make for more complex and harder to develop software, while the second route would be more easily thwarted via IP blocking on the part of MySpace.
The MySpace hacking took advantage of the trio of young male weaknesses: Ignorance, Horniness, and feeling of invulnerability offered by the anonymity of the internet.
(I'd follow this sort of thing more but it's too dangerous. I don't want to end up at a porn site or getting a virus. Yeah, Firefox is pretty secure, but there is no guarantee that it's bulletproof and I'd hate to be an "early adopter" in a clever new line of attack. I wish there was a hotkey combination for IE or Firefox that let you view the text of a questionable page without loading any images, running any javascript, or activating any ActiveX controls. Like, "I don't trust this site, take me there and show me just the text".)
A video discussing Megatexture technology. Why we needed it, what it was supposed to do, and why it maybe didn't totally work.
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A long-form analysis on one of the greatest horror games ever made.
Lost Laughs in Leisure Suit Larry
Why was this classic adventure game so funny in the 80's, and why did it stop being funny?
In Defense of Crunch
Crunch-mode game development isn't good, but sometimes it happens for good reasons.
Could Have Been Great
Here are four games that could have been much better with just a little more work.


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Canisius Hosts Cats In Context Symposium
Buffalo, NY – The Canisius College Institute for the Study of Human-Animal Relations (ISHAR) will host a symposium, entitled "Cats in Context" on Sunday, January 20 from 4:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. and Monday, January 21, from 8:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Regis Room located in the Richard E. Winter '42 Student Center. The event, sponsored by a generous grant from college benefactors Al and Noura Gress, is free and open to the public.
"There is no question that cats of all types captivate us and inspire us," said Michael Noonan, professor of animal behavior and director of the college's ISHAR program. "At our symposium, experts from multiple disciplines will come together for a thorough examination of humankind's relationships with cats. They will discuss everything from The History of Cats and Humans to the Welfare of Cats in Animal Shelters."
The format of the program will include formal presentations, round-table and open discussions by prominent experts including:
- Linda Case, AutumnGold Consulting – The Nutritional Idiosyncrasies of the Domestic Cat;
- Katherine Houpt, Cornell University and Animal Behavior Consultants of Northern Michigan – Coping with Undesired Behavior in the Domestic Cat;
- Warren Johnson of the Frederick National Lab/National Cancer Institute - Evolution and Taxonomy of Cats;
- Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States –Impact of Domestic Cats on Wildlife;
- Janet Scarlett, Cornell University – The Welfare of Cats in Animal Shelters; and
- James Serpell, University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School – The History of Cats and Humans.
View the full schedule of speakers click here. For more information, contact the Office of Public Relations at 716-888-2790.
One of 28 Jesuit universities in the nation, Canisius College is the premier private university in Western New York.


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JOHANNESBURG The family lawyer of Oscar Pistorius said on Sunday that the double amputee athlete's brother is facing a culpable homicide charge for a 2008 road death.
Lawyer Kenny Oldwage would not confirm details of the case Carl Pistorius is facing, but in a statement said Carl had appeared in court the day before his brother's bail hearing last week, and is due in court again at the end of March.
"Carl deeply regrets the accident," Oldwage said in a statement. "Blood tests conducted by the police at the time proved that he had not been under the influence of alcohol, confirming that it was a tragic road accident after the deceased collided with Carl's car."
In his statement, Oldwage said culpable homicide charges had been filed, dropped, and later reinstated after the accident.
Sunday's development compounded problems for the family after Oscar was charged with premeditated murder in the Feb. 14 shooting death of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Carl Pistorius was allegedly involved in a crash with a woman motorcyclist and he was supposed to be in court last Thursday, as his brother Oscar was facing a bail hearing, CBS News correspondent Kelly Cobiella reports.
Oscar Pistorius was released on bail Friday and his brother Carl was seen driving into the home of their uncle Arnold early Sunday in Waterkloof, a wealthy suburb of Pretoria, the nation's capital, where Oscar is now staying.
The problems surrounding his older brother Carl are the latest twist in a case that has transfixed South Africa and much of the world. Sunday's revelation of the culpable homicide charge immediately created a stir.
"It's also doubly sad because it's involved with Oscar and his brother and all the family so they have double sort of trouble. So, not good," said Johannesburg resident Jim Plester.
Oscar Pistorius was charged with premeditated murder, but the athlete says he killed his girlfriend accidentally, opening fire after mistaking her for an intruder in his home.
The Pistorius family has yet to react to the accusations that Carl is facing.
On Saturday, the family took steps to lower its profile on social media after someone hacked into the Twitter account of Carl. They cancelled all the social media sites for both Oscar's brother and his sister Aimee.
Carl has always been close to Oscar but was notably absent when their uncle Arnold, flanked by Oscar's sister Aimee, read out a first reaction to the shooting on Feb. 17, even though he was also on the premises.
The three-story house where Pistorius is staying with his aunt and uncle lies on a hill with a sweeping view of Pretoria. It has a large swimming pool and an immaculate garden.
- Father of Oscar Pistorius' slain girlfriend speaks out
- Oscar Pistorius freed on bail in murder case
- Pistorius loses Nike deal, at least for now
The character of Pistorius also continued to take center stage. For many, it mirrors his public appearances as an articulate, well-spoken advocate for Paralympic athletes facing hardship. Witness statements backing up Oscar Pistorius as a down-to-earth guy were presented at the hearing.
Others have described him as a reckless risk taker who has been in trouble before, such as a boat accident in 2009 which put him into the hospital.
On Sunday, a South African man who said Steenkamp had stayed at his home since September, described Pistorius as moody and impatient. Cecil Myers, whose daughter was a close friend of Steenkamp's, said in an interview published Sunday in the City Press newspaper, that Pistorius will have the killing of Steenkamp on his conscience. "I hope he gets a long sentence. Gets what he deserves," said Myers.
"Very nice and charming to us when they started dating," said Myers. Myers said Pistorius initially used to come into the house but later just dropped Steenkamp off and picked her up when they began to date steadily, and he described the change as a lack of respect.
Myers recalled their first date and told the newspaper: "After that he wouldn't leave her alone. He kept pestering her, phoning and phoning and phoning her."
According to Myers, Steenkamp "told me he pushed her a bit into a corner. She felt caged in."
Pistorius was born without fibula bones due to a congenital defect and his legs were amputated when he was 11 months old. He has run on carbon-fiber blades and was originally banned from competing against able-bodied peers because many argued that his blades gave him an unfair advantage. He was later cleared to compete. He is a multiple Paralympic medalist, and won a silver medal at the 2011 Daegu world championships with South Africa's 4x400 relay team. But he failed to win a medal at the London Olympics, where he ran in the 400 meter race and the 4x400 relay race.


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Illinois College suffered its first defeat of the season on Saturday at the hands of Alex Tanney and Monmouth College. The Fighting Scots beat the Blueboys 55-14 as Tanney threw for over 300 yards and five touchdowns.
Mike Blodgett caught 13 passes for 132 yards for Monmouth and was one of five different Fighting Scots to haul in a TD pass. The Monmouth defense caused problems for the Blueboys offense as well, intercepting five Michael Bates passes. Bates threw for 280 yards and ran for a touchdown. Matt Williamson scored the Blueboys' only other TD on an 8-yard run. Mitch Brasher kicked both extra points for IC.
The Blueboys fell to 3-1 overall and 2-1 in the Midwest Conference with the loss. IC travels to Lawrence University next Saturday.


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Lecture on death penalty scheduled
The Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law presents Robert C. Trenkle in the Celebrezze Moot Court Room on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 11:30 a.m.
The title of Trenkle's lecture is "Representing Defendants in Death Penalty Cases: What Law School Doesn't Teach You." The event is free and open to the public.
Trenkle works in private practice, focusing on criminal defense and representing defendants facing the death penalty. He handled his first death penalty case in 1989 and has since handled more than 50 cases where the state sought the death penalty in more than 20 counties in Florida and North Carolina.
Trenkle graduated with honors from University of North Carolina School of Law in 1986. Upon graduation, he worked in the public defender's office in Florida. From 1989-91, Trenkle taught at the University of Florida School of Law in Gainesville, Fla. He left the school in 1991 to pursue a career with the office of the public defender in Chapel Hill, N.C. The public defender's office in North Carolina represented capital defendants throughout the state. His career excelled in North Carolina, as he became the first staff attorney and served as the first head of the office on an interim basis.
This event is sponsored by the Criminal Law Society and the ONU student chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union.


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Traders Take Note: Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) Stock Drops, Weakness in Technical Momentum
(AMZN Price of Stock at Publication: $945.26)
Take Note: Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) has hit some technical weakness in its momentum, and while it has not broken down all the way through support -- watch the key levels that we discuss below and further, watch the stochastics and technical oscillators for any kind of momentum gaps.
The company has a two bull momentum rating which indicates weakness -- but not a full scale breakdown. There can be a contrarian urge to enter a new long position as the stock drops, but as of this moment, the stock price is moving lower and may yet weaken further. If a reversal becomes apparent, waiting for that strength in the technicals may be more prudent than jumping in as the stock drops.
AMZN is down -5.1% over the last three months and up +11.8% over the last six months. The stock price is up +22.9% over the last year. The current stock price is $945.26.
AMZN Stock Returns
If you're looking for the simplest version of this, here it is -- when the short-term moving averages are above the long-term moving averages that indicates relative strength in the technical. Then see the current price relative to the highest moving average and you will have a "back of the envelope" technical indicator in your back pocket for any stock at any time.
The blending and weighting of numbers above created the technical model built by Capital Market Laboratories (www.CMLviz.com). Note the stock price at publication ($945.26), since the technical rating is based on intraday stock prices.
Technicals | Support: 719.07 | Resistance: 983.3
Golden Cross Alert: The 50 day MA is now above the 200 day moving average.
As we noted above -- the back of the envelope rule here is that when shorter-term moving averages move above the longer-term ones, momentum is building. We have that right now.
Swing Death Cross Alert: The short-term 10 day moving average is now below the 50 day moving average.
Recall that when we see the shortest-term moving average (10-day in this case) fall below any other moving average (50-day in this case), it indicates weakening momentum.
Amazon.com Inc has a two bull (low rated) technical rating because it's trading below both its 10 day and its 50 day simple moving averages. We do note that the stock is trading above the long-term 200 day moving average.
We now turn to the actual numbers driving this rating:
Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) rating statistics:
10-day moving average: $963.92
50-day moving average: $991.04
200-day moving average: $889.34


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Q1: I would like to know if there are any counties or cities in California that don't experience earthquakes?A1: Thanks for the question. Basically, all parts of California have "experienced" shaking from earthquakes at one time or another, but the amount of shaking varies based on the distance from the fault or source generating the earthquake. As you can tell from the map at the following link (http://www.consrv.ca.gov/cgs/information/publications/QuaternaryFaults_ver2.htm), active and potentially faults cover most of California. Areas will feel shaking from earthquakes differently based on: 1) the size of the earthquake, 2) the distance from the earthquake, and 3) the type of geologic material on which the area in question is located (another link:
http://www.earthquakecountry.info/roots/shaking.html).Since all portions of California can experience shaking from and be impacted by earthquakes, it is important that Californians (and people who visit California) learn to live with "our faults" and be prepared before, during, and after an earthquake one more link:
Q2: Could you give me some information about the great earthquake that hit Winters, California in 1892?A2: This year (2006) is the 100-year anniversary of the 1906 Great San Francisco Earthquake. The California Geological Survey (CGS) published a special 70-page edition of California Geology devoted to basic facts about earthquakes, and focusing on earthquakes in northern California. In that publication, we devoted a couple articles to the 1892 Vacaville-Winters Earthquake due to its significance to the Central Valley of California. Below are web links to articles referenced in the magazine that provide some detailed information about that specific earthquake:http://www.consrv.ca.gov/cgs/geologic_hazards/earthquakes/pdfs/CG_APR1987A.pdfhttp://www.consrv.ca.gov/cgs/geologic_hazards/earthquakes/pdfs/CG_APR1987B.pdfYou can purchase a copy of the new California Geology, "Earthquakes of the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California," for only $6. If you are interested, please contact the CGS publications department at (916) 445-6199.
Q3: I watched the miniseries "10.5 Apocalypse." I know it is just a movie but can a large city like Las Vegas really sink into the ground like they showed? What about some of the other parts of the miniseries...are they true?A3: For the most part, the answer to your question(s) is no: the way the miniseries portrays sinkholes in Las Vegas is incorrect. An engineering geologist with CGS provided a "geo-logical" movie review that looks at what is fact and fiction in the "10.5 Apocalypse" miniseries; here is link to the movie review:10.5 Apocalypse Movie (http://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/earthquakedoc/eq-movie_reviews/Pages/10.aspx)
Q4: After the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, what was determined could have been done to better prepare for and/or prevent the damage that occurred?
A4: Good question. There were many things that could have been done, things that are now being done, and things that we can still do. One of the things that has been done was the passage of the California Seismic Hazard Mapping Act in 1990. This law establishes that the California Geological Survey (CGS) produce maps showing areas where potential earthquake-induced landslide and liquefaction hazards exist (many maps have been completed for the San Francisco Bay and Southern California areas). Cities and counties must require "special studies" to identify if these hazards exist prior to certain types of land development/construction. Here is a link to the CGS program that produce these maps:http://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/shzp/Here is another web publication that discusses "lessons learned" from the Loma Prieta Earthquake:
Q5: When measuring the magnitude of an earthquake, it is often expressed in Mw. I understand that is the moment magnitude and is based on displacement at the fault. But I've also seen earthquakes expressed in terms of ML. What is ML?
A5: Thanks for your question. Your explanation of the moment magnitude, Mw, is correct. It is the most common scale used for measuring moderate to large earthquakes and is based on the area of rupture along the fault and the amount of displacement caused by the earthquake.The ML is the Richter magnitude. It has been in use since 1932 and is derived from the measure of earthquake vibrations recorded on seismogram. The letter designation "L" is for "local." Richter (local) magnitudes should only be used for earthquakes within 400 miles of the recording seismographs.Here is some more information on different types of earthquake magnitudes:http://www.consrv.ca.gov/CGS/information/publications/cgs_notes/note_32.pdfhttp://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsww/glossary.php
Q6: I am moving to Hemet, CA in about a month and a half. I was told that it was NOT on the San Andreas fault. Now however, I am hearing information that it is on the fault. I am terrified of earthquakes and this has me scared to death. Is Hemet on the fault? MSNBC had a news segment on the other night stating that the southern part of the fault was due to "blow" at any time. Please advise.A6: You are correct that Hemet is not located on the San Andreas fault. Hemet is located approximately 20 miles southwest of the San Andreas fault. Having said that, Hemet is located close to other active faults, namely the San Jacinto fault which crosses portions of the city.
The following two links will give you more information regarding the earthquake hazards that exist in the Hemet area. The first link is for the County of Riverside Safety Element. It contains text and maps indicating where the potential hazards exist and what the hazards mean. The second link is for the Southern California Earthquake Center which keeps on-line information about faults in Southern California.http://www.rcip.org/general_plan_06_toc.htmhttp://www.data.scec.org/faults/sofault.htmlThere is no doubt that California is "Earthquake Country." At CGS, we believe that Californians have to learn to live with their "faults," that it is good idea for the public to understand faults, earthquakes, and their hazards. The following link will give you more information about earthquakes and earthquake hazards in Southern California, and it will help give you ideas of how you can be better prepared when they happen.http://www.earthquakecountry.info/roots/contents.htmlWe hope this information is helpful.
Q7: Where can I find a map of northern California (Sonoma County) fault lines?A7: We found several websites with the information that might help you.The first one is the Sonoma County website that has a map of geologic hazards for the entire county:http://www.sonoma-county.org/prmd/docs/gp/98gp-07.htmThese next websites are our (California Geological Survey) websites that contain information about active fault zones in the area:
http://www.consrv.ca.gov/CGS/rghm/ap/index.htmThis last website is a detailed map of geology in western Sonoma County from the USGS:http://pubs.usgs.gov/mf/2002/2402/mf2402f.pdf
Q8: I need to find information on an earthquake on October 8, 1865 in the Santa Cruz Mountains. I need to find the local time for this quake and if there was loss of life. Can you maybe direct me to a web site for this information.A8. This reference is from our (California Geological Survey) California Geology magazine...it gives the time as 1:18pm:http://www.consrv.ca.gov/cgs/geologic_hazards/earthquakes/pdfs/CG_APR1989.pdfIn the following reference, Mark Twain says it was "just after noon":http://www.crustal.ucsb.edu/ics/outreach/understanding/accounts/twain.htmlHere is a reference from the USGS for the earthquake:http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/states/events/1865_10_08.phpThe USGS reference states that property loss was about $500,000 but no "loss of life" estimate is given.
Q9: I live in Ventura, Calif. and I am taking out earthquake insurance to protect my property. My agent tells me that in my area, zip 93003, we must pay perhaps the highest rate in the entire state. Please let me know, or refer me on to another website.A9: All parts of California may be subject to potential earthquake hazards, and it is true that Ventura is in an area of increased hazard relative to other parts of the State. Below I have listed some information/links that CGS produces regarding earthquake hazards:http://www.consrv.ca.gov/cgs/rghm/psha/index.htmhttp://gmw.consrv.ca.gov/shmp/MapProcessor.asp?Action=Quad&Location=SoCal
http://www.consrv.ca.gov/cgs/rghm/ap/index.htmAs CGS does not directly address earthquake insurance questions, I have listed the following links to possibly help you:http://www.insurance.ca.gov/0100-consumers/0400-talk-to-us/http://www.insurance.ca.gov/0100-consumers/0100-insurance-guides/0400-residential-series/earthquake-insurance.cfm
Q10: I have a question regarding which areas around the world are most vulnerable to earthquakes and why? Any help with this question would be appreciated.A10: Most earthquakes around the world occur along or near "plate tectonic" boundaries. For California and the rest of the west coast of the United States, the boundary is the eastern edge of what is known as the "Ring of Fire." The following links will help explain more about earthquakes in California, plate tectonics, and the Ring of Fire:http://www.consrv.ca.gov/cgs/information/publications/cgs_notes/note_31.pdfhttp://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/understanding.html#anchor19173262http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/fire.html
Q11: Hi. I would like to find out the magnitude of the following earthquakes: Italy 1980, China 1976, Pakistan 1935, Japan 1995, and Peru 1970. Please help me with this, I don't know where to search for the answer to this kind of question. Thank you.A11: Here is a link that gives magnitude and casualties for the post-1900 earthquakes:
Q12: We live on Landing Hill in Seal Beach, in a two-story home (in good condition) constructed in the mid-1960's on a concrete foundation (no crawl space). We would like to prepare our home for the inevitable large earthquake. Our question concerns the pros and cons of earthquake retrofitting the home versus tearing the home down and building a new two-story to modern codes (caissons, steel frame, etc.). Any insights that you could provide would be appreciated.A12: That is a great question. It is difficult to say just how at risk your present structure is without having an expert (architect or structural engineer) look at it. Having said that, consider that many injuries in the home related to earthquake shaking are not caused by structural collapse. They are a product of falling objects such as heavy bookcases, light fixtures, mirrors, pictures, and even televisions. So, there are things you can do to your existing house to help prevent some problems. The following links will help you identify some of those problem areas, show how to minimize them, and provide you with other valuable earthquake preparedness information:http://www.earthquakecountry.info/roots/step4.htmlhttp://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/2005/15/Another thing to investigate is whether your home is located in an area of seismic hazards other than ground shaking. The California Geological Survey maps Seismic Hazard Zones where potential earthquake-induced landslides or liquefaction might occur. The following link shows the Seismic Hazard Zone map for the Seal Beach area:
http://gmw.consrv.ca.gov/shmp/download/pdf/ozn_sealb.pdfYour local city or county building or planning departments might have additional information for identifying hazards and helping to take care of them. The following link goes to the City of Seal Beach's General Plan and Safety Element:
The "Earthquake DOC" Session - July 2004
The "Earthquake DOC" Session - May 2005
The "Earthquake DOC" Session - December 2005
California Geological Survey (CGS) - Earthquakeshttp://www.consrv.ca.gov/CGS/geologic_hazards/earthquakes/index.htm
USGS - Recent Earthquake Epicenters Map
USGS - Earthquake Hazards Project
California Integrated Seismic Network (CISN) - Home Page
Seismic System for Southern California - Home Pagehttp://www.trinet.org/
Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) - Home Pagehttp://www.scec.org/index.shtml
Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) - Data Centerhttp://www.data.scec.org:3128/
Northern California Earthquake Data Center - Home Pagehttp://quake.geo.berkeley.edu/
California Office of Emergency Services - Home Page/Earthquake Safetyhttp://www.oes.ca.gov/
Earthquake Country - Home Pagehttp://www.earthquakecountry.info
Nevada Seismological Laboratory - Home Pagehttp://www.seismo.unr.edu/
Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER) - Images San Simeon Earthquakehttp://peer.berkeley.edu/
Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) - Home Page/Imageshttp://www.eeri.org/
EERI Quake '06 Campaign - Fact Sheetshttp://www.quake06.org/quake06/fact_sheets.html
Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research (MCEER) - Home Pagehttp://mceer.buffalo.edu/
Seismosurfing the Internet - More Links
Created by:Rick Wilson, Elise Mattison, and Les Youngs,
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The University of Rochester residence hall now under construction will bear the name of President Emeritus Dennis O'Brien and the residence hall complex including the new hall and grounds will be named for President Emeritus Thomas H. Jackson.
"It is fitting that our newest residence hall and the residence hall complex will honor Dennis O'Brien and Thomas Jackson," said University President Joel Seligman. "Their commitment to and investment in undergraduate education continues to make Rochester a leader in recognizing that student living and learning are integral to a successful college experience." A naming ceremony will be held in May, and O'Brien Hall will be open for about 150 students in fall 2012.
O'Brien Hall is situated at the intersection of Wilson Boulevard and Intercampus Drive and overlooks the Genesee River. It is designed to complement the existing Anderson and Wilder residence halls and the Sage Art Centerall named for important figures in the University's history. The redesigned grounds of Jackson Court will unify the area and draw students toward a natural gathering place for all seasons.
O'Brien was the University's eighth president and served from 1984 to 1994. A philosopher who earned his doctorate from the University of Chicago, O'Brien oversaw the start of the University's pioneering Take Five program, a tuition-free fifth year for qualifying students to explore areas beyond their undergraduate disciplines, as well as the development of the Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony institutes. A number of important facilities opened during his tenure, including the Computer Studies Building with its Carlson Library, and Schlegel Hall on the River Campus; the new Sibley Library, Eastman Student Living Center, and Cominsky Tower at the Eastman School of Music; and a major addition to the Memorial Art Gallery.
Jackson, who earned a law degree from Yale University, served as the University's ninth president from 1994 to 2005. The Jackson administration realized a number of significant developments, including the integration of River Campus programs into Arts, Sciences, and Engineering; decentralization of the University's principal divisions; implementation of the nationally noted Renaissance Plan, providing a significant improvement in the quality of the College's student population; revitalization of the Medical Center as a nationally recognized center for patient care and research; and distinctive curricular innovations throughout the University.
The established buildings of Jackson Court have been named for Martin B. Anderson, the University's first president (1853-1888); John N. Wilder, the first chairman of the Board of Trustees (1850-1858); and William N. Sage, the first secretary and treasurer of the Board of Trustees (1850-1890).
The construction of O'Brien Hall is targeted to meet LEED gold certification standardsa first for the River Campusto reduce negative environmental impacts and improve energy performance, among many goals. Because it is the first residence hall to be built on the River Campus in 42 years, its interior design will differ dramatically from other student living spaces. Upper floors will offer more study rooms and lounges while common areas on the first floor will be flexible for meetings, event planning, and music and dance rehearsals, among other activities.
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors will live in O'Brien Hall with a combination of singles, doubles, and adjoining doubles. It also will offer extras such as indoor bicycle storage.
The grounds around O'Brien, Anderson, and Wilder residence halls will be landscaped with new trees far outnumbering those removed for the building project. The one-story Sage Hall, which was built originally as a dining hall and is now the Sage Arts Center, will have easy access to Jackson Court.


text: Colin Kaepernick is humbled by the signing by Tribeca Productions for his upcoming role as Max Cady in a new version of Cape Fear. Sam Bowden will be played Ray Lewis. I'm Virgil and I'm guidin' you through the gates of Hell. We are now in the Ninth Circle, the Circle of Traitors. Traitors to country! Traitors to fellow man! Traitors to GOD! You, sir, are charged with betrayin' the principles of all three! Quote for me the American Bar Association's Rules of Professional Conduct, Canon Seven.


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Believe it or not, the Oscars were two months ago and we're still discussing John Travolta's botched introduction of singer Idina Menzel.
Menzel dropped by the "Late Show with David Letterman" on Thursday and, though Letterman expressed some reservations about bringing that night up again, Menzel seemed gung-ho to discuss it.
For those who don't recall, Travolta was there to introduce Menzel to sing the Oscar-nominated song "Let It Go" from "Frozen." But inexplicably, Travolta introduced her as "Adele Nazeem."
Travolta has publicly apologized for the lapse, which became one of the most talked-about moments of the show. But how did Menzel feel?
"It was quite demoralizing for about eight seconds," Menzel told Letterman. "I felt so sorry for myself."
But, professional that she was, she went ahead with the song. And Oscars host Ellen DeGeneres did her the courtesy of saying her actual name several times after the performance.
Now? "It's the best thing that ever happened to me," she said.
Having your name, even in mangled form, become an Internet meme can do wonders for your fame level.


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Alert 2009-20
Subject: Counterfeit Cashier's Checks
Date: November 18, 2009
Description: Integra Bank, N.A.
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks of Integra Bank, N.A., Evansville, Ind.
To: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks; All State Banking Authorities; Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Director, Office of Thrift Supervision; Conference of State Bank Supervisors; Deputy Comptrollers (districts); Assistant Deputy Comptrollers; District Counsel; and All Examining Personnel
The above-named bank has reported that counterfeit cashier's checks issued in the bank's name and using a correct routing number of 086300025 are being presented for payment nationwide in connection with a sweepstakes scam.
The counterfeit checks do not resemble the bank's authentic items and may be identified by the following traits: the instruments are blue in color with and include the following security statement in the top border: "FOR SECURITY PURPOSES, THE FACE OF THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS A COLORED BACKGROUND AND MICROPRINTING IN THE BORDER." The following statement is located under the Pay to the Order of line: "THIS DOCUMENT HAS A MICRO-PRINT SIGNATURE LINE WATERMARK AND THERMO CHROMIC INK, ABSENCE OF THESE FEATURES WILL INDICATE A COPY." The following security statement is printed in the bottom border between two padlock icons: "SECURITY FEATURES INCLUDED, DETAILS ON BACK.
Items presented to date have been made payable in the amount of $4,950 and contain a remitter name of "Teresa Williamson."
Due to possible variations between the appearance of the bank's authentic items and the counterfeit items associated with the scam, officials of Integra Bank, N.A., suggest they be contacted to verify authenticity of the bank's cashier's checks if received by an unknown entity.
Correspondence accompanying the counterfeit checks may contain the letterhead of "Access Financial Services UK, 5718 Gateway Blvd, London-United Kingdom, Tel: 1-866-229-9974." The correspondence informs the recipient that he or she has been selected as a winner in a sweepstakes drawing. The letter states that the enclosed check is to be used to pay the applicable Government Service Tax for non-United Kingdom residents (GST). Recipients are advised to contact claims agent Norman Richardson or Lisa Waters at 1-866-229-9974.
For additional information and guidance, and to verify the authenticity of Integra Bank, N.A.'s cashier's checks, please contact Kelly Schwartz, AVP/Security Officer, 21 SE 3rd Street, Evansville, IN 47708, by telephone at (812) 461-5765, or via e-mail at [firstname.lastname@example.com].
Consumers who receive a counterfeit or fictitious item and associated material should file complaints with the following agencies, as appropriate:
Additional information concerning this matter that you believe should be brought to the attention of the OCC may be forwarded to:
E-mail: email@example.com
For additional information regarding other types of financial fraud, please visit the OCC's anti-fraud resource at: https://www.occ.gov/topics/consumer-protection/fraud-resources/index-fraud-resources.html.
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2oz is great, well done you. Keep up the great work. I know how hard it is when lo seems to prefer formula, it sucks. My girl gets so excited when she sees her bottle .
2oz is great, well done you. Keep up the great work. I know how hard it is when lo seems to prefer formula, it sucks. My girl gets so excited when she sees her bottle .
Well I reported for Jury Duty and managed to speak to someone about my BF and they have excised me for another few months. Such a relief as now I can just focus on getting my boy back to feeding.
I have been spending lots of skin to skin time and getting him used to being back in a BF position. Also encouraging hime to nap on me so that when he is sleepy/wakening up then I am right there and ready should he want to latch on (which he doesn't). On the positive side however I am expressing enough that he is getting a partial BF each day so at least he is getting some BM even if he is not latching.
How much are you managing to express now sweetpea? Any luck with getting your boy to latch? Still no luck here. My girl is happy to cuddle near my breast but has no clue what to do with my nipple in her mouth
I'm focusing on the fact that she is still getting a small amount of breast milk per day and that the amount will increase.
I managed to get up to 4oz a day however things here are not going well. My gorgeous boy will not latch and if I even try skin to skin he just screams and gets distressed. All the time spent expressing has had me feeling guilty that I am not giving him the time and attention I want to and yesterday my husband suggested that I stop trying and that I enjoy my time with him instead of chasing something that may not happen.
My husband will support me in whatever decision I make and was only tentatively making the suggestion as he can see how unhappy this cycle is making my boy and I. It is such an emotional decision for me to make. I spend hours each day expressing instead of doing wonderful things with him, when we go out I am watching the clock to see how long until the next session and it is taking over my life. If I had faith that he would return to feeding I would continue however I have tried so hard to coax him back to feeding and it is just not working. The time I have at home with him is so short and I want it to be lovely and at the moment it is an endless cycle of feeding and expressing.
Then today I was out with my gorgeous boy and my family and at the park there was a group of ladies bf their babies in the sunshine and I had tears in my eyes as I so wanted to be there feeding my boy myself instead of giving him a bottle. Every time he cries or is unsettled I just want to feed him but I know that won't work any more and offering just upsets him and me.
I just don't know what to do.
Such a hard thing, when a baby is so adamant about refusing the breast.
Not that it matters, but we will also support you in whatever decision you make! If you want to continue, we're for it. If you decide you have given this your all and can't give any more, we're for that, too.
Ah sweetpea, I 100% understand. I too feel the heartbreak when I see someone breastfeeding. I too feel the guilt of not spending as much quality time with my girl and watching the clock to make sure im back home to pump. My girl still wont latch either, she doesnt mind being near my breasts and Will even lick my nipple but she has zero interest in latching
I'm not ready to quit yeah but im guessing I wil come to a point where I have to make a decision.
That is so promising that she is relaxed at your breast and is starting to show an interest, hopefully it will only be a matter of time before she latches and just think of all that wonderful milk she is getting at the moment
How's it going sweetpea? Our situations are so similar even though our reasons leading us here are different. Latching seems a no no for us.
How's things going?
So sorry not to have responded sooner however the whole experience became too emotional for me and I had to take a step back. My gorgeous boy continued to refuse to latch and became more and more unhappy. All my day was taken up with feeding and expressing and I felt that I was missing out on being the mummy I wanted to be. Finally after many tears I made the decision to stop.
It has been one the most painful and difficult decisions I have made. Each and every time I hear my baby cry I feel the urge to put him to my breast and when I see women breast feeding their babies I am so over come with emotion that I teeter on the verge of tears. I have not been able to go to any of the mum and baby places I had gone to before as I just can't face it. I appreciate that I am lucky to have a healthy happy baby and that that formula is an option however at some level I feel that I have failed and I miss the bond that feeding gave us. He is my last baby and I am so upset that this did not end differently for us.
As for my gorgeous boy, he is thriving and a true joy. He is gaining weight and to him I am still the most amazing person in the room which makes my heart swell with joy.


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For the Media
Local a Cappella Groups to Perform at World in Potsdam Festival
[A photograph for media use is available at http://www.clarkson.edu/news/photos/golden-knotes- 2007.jpg ]
As part of the annual World in Potsdam Diversity Festival, three local college a cappella groups will be performing in a 30-minute show during the November 8 celebration.
SUNY Potsdam's A-Sharp Arrangement and Pointer Counts, and Clarkson University's Golden Knotes will perform.
A-Sharp Arrangement, an all-female group, was formed at the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam in 1993. Although it started out as a doo-wop and barber shop group, the A-Sharps have transformed their sound to more popular styles along with some favorite oldies.
The Golden Knotes are Clarkson University's a cappella group. A co-ed group, the Knotes is made up of students with majors across the curriculum who share a love for music and performance. They perform a mixed repertoire of pop, classic rock, oldies, jazz, and classical music.
SUNY Potsdam's all-male a cappella group, the Pointercounts, was founded in 1992. The group, made up of 13 men, performs a variety of styles of music, including pop, classic a cappella, barbershop, and 80s and 90s.
All three groups have previously performed in the local communities, visiting schools, festivals, and other events.
The show is scheduled for Saturday, November 8, from 2:45 to 3:15 at Clarkson's Cheel Campus Center during the World in Potsdam Diversity Festival.
Other events throughout the day at the World in Potsdam Festival include the Children's Chorus of Crane School of Music, food samples from around the world, the Crane School of Music Latin Ensemble, the Noteworthy Hand Bell Choir, Clarkson and SUNY Potsdam student performances, and "The Rhythm Mission" concert.
The festival and all of its activities are free of charge.
The World in Potsdam Diversity Festival is sponsored by Clarkson University, SUNY Potsdam, and the Village of Potsdam.
Local clubs and organizations that are interested in participating may contact Bethany Parker-Goeke, World in Potsdam Diversity Festival co-chair, at firstname.lastname@example.com 315-267-3150.
To learn more about the World in Potsdam Diversity Festival, check out http://www.worldinpotsdam.org.
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Justin Bieber Looks Like He's Sorry In This Panama Video Shoot
A bike on the beach and lots of exaggerated facial expressions (but no smiles). It has to be Justin Bieber shooting a video on the coast of Panama, where he's been staying post-arrest. Doesn't it look like he's about to sincerely apologize for something? Flip through for more photos.
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IMDb: 7.9
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For these new undercover inmates, it's gonna be a long 60 Days in Fulton County Jail. Unlike previous seasons, male and female participants will be ...
Country: USA
Genres: TV Show
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IMDb: 7.8
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"60 Day In" offers an unprecedented look at life behind bars at Indiana's Clark County Jail as seven innocent volunteers are sent to live among ...
Country: USA
Genres: Reality-TV
Actors: Tami Ferraiuolo, Barbra Roylance Williams, Jeffrey John Downs, R.W. Parka, Dion Shepherd, Ashleigh Rivera Baker


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Hello there
This is my first post, so please bear with me!
My baby (second child, exclusively breastfed) was weighed on Wednesday at 14 weeks old, and the Health Visitor expressed concern that he had dropped down two percentile lines on his chart. He started out a big boy (much bigger than I expected) at 8lbs 15oz, which looks to be around the 91st percentile line. He regained his birth weight quickly, and remained between the 75th and 91st lines. At 8 weeks, he dropped to between the 50th and 75th, at 12 weeks he was at the 50th (13lbs 3oz), and on Wednesday he was around the 30th percentile (13lbs 7oz).
He has gained weight every time, but only 4oz in the last two weeks.
I took him to the GP upon the health visitor's advice, and the GP said she wasn't concerned and the overall picture looks good-- he's happy and alert, and he looks healthy. I've been advised to have him weighed again in two weeks.
Some info that might be relevant--
- He has loads of wet nappies/day. Bowel movements vary, but he's having around 3/day at the moment. Usually yellow, occasionally green if he's been gassy.
-We both have had a cold for a couple of weeks
-He was born with a tongue tie, which we had released at 2.5 weeks. It took a little while to adjust afterwards, but we were also battling overactive letdown, thrush for weeks later on, and he has a lip tie too. I have no pain now, the thrush is gone, and he seems happy. I don't think he latch is absolutely perfect, but I think he drains my breasts.
-He's a bit refluxy, although rarely seems bothered by it and I know this is common. My daughter had quite significant reflux and didn't drop percentiles, although she fed very frequently day and night.
-When I look back, my daughter was pretty much exactly the same weight at his age; however, she's a girl so it plots a bit higher, and she hadn't dropped so much because she started out at 7lbs 9.5oz.
-He has always slept well, and has been sleeping a good 10-hour stretch at night since 8 weeks. My daughter was the opposite - woke very frequently until I weaned her at 21 months.
-He sucks his thumb, and has done since 10 weeks
-I think he feeds around 7-8 times per day, nothing at night. Comes off smiling and looking satisfied. He's such a placid little thing.
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Hamilton Hawkeyes started celebrating Thanksgiving a few days early.
Light snow flurries didn�t stop Hamilton Middle School students and staff from taking part in the school�s first Turkey Trot 5k run/walk.
Sue Spott's health class and the school's Fuel Up to Play 60 group partnered to organize the event.
"We just wanted to get our school more active," said 12-year-old Shyla Tomsa, one of the students who helped organize the event. "We were brainstorming ideas about how to get more active and thought this was a great idea because it�s really close to Thanksgiving."
The three-mile course took participants around the middle and high school buildings.
Prizes were awarded to the first-, second- and third-place male and female finishers in each grade. Participants also were encouraged to show off their dance moves during the event as prizes were awarded for the best Turkey Trot dancers.
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West Indies captain Darren Sammy promised a well-contested World Twenty20 final against hosts Sri Lanka on Sunday, saying his team had peaked at the right time.
"We are determined to spoil the Sri Lankan party," Sammy told a media conference on Saturday. "The two best teams are in the final and if Sri Lanka are strong, we too have peaked in time."
Besides their 11 rivals on the field, the Caribbean stars will also face a sell-out crowd of 35,000 at the Premadasa stadium rooting for Sri Lanka's first major title since they won the 50-over World Cup in 1996.
The final is being billed as a battle between the big hitters of the West Indies led by Chris Gayle and the formidable bowling attack of the home team, but Sammy said there was more to his team than just Gayle.
"We have Gayle to give us a good start," the West Indies captain said. "If he gets going it is great, but we have enough resources in the bank if he does not give the start we need."
Gayle crushed Australia in Friday's semi-final with an unbeaten 75 off 41 balls even on the slow pitch that was considered unfavourable for big shots.
Sammy was confident of the West Indies, champions in the first two 50-over World Cups in 1975 and 1979, winning a major title for the first time since the Champions Trophy triumph in 2004.
"When we take the field on Sunday, everyone will be looking to perform their best because this is going to be a memorable occasion and a victory will mean a lot for fans back home," he said.
Sammy said the spin-friendly conditions at the Premadasa stadium that are expected to favour the hosts, did not worry him.
"If we play our best, conditions will not count," he said. "Our job is to put up a big total whether we bat first or not.
"Sri Lanka obviously know the conditions well, but I am hoping we get a good pitch to play on in the final. The emphasis however will remain on doing best in the given conditions."
Sammy revealed the team was overjoyed at receiving a good luck message from former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd, their leader in the two World Cup triumphs.
"Lloyd said in the message that everyone is genuinely proud of the way we have played, which has been a big motivation for the entire team," he said.
"People in the Caribbean have been craving for a title. We know we are one step away from that. We want to make our fans happy."
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Commissioners call Valley Street jail 'safe, secure'By MARK HAYWARD
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November 19. 2013 10:40PM
MANCHESTER - Two Hillsborough County commissioners said that the Valley Street jail is a "safe, secure place for inmates," despite a spate of lawsuits the county settled over the last decade dealing with abuse and poor medical treatment.
Long-term Commissioner Toni Pappas, R-Manchester, said she is familiar with the lawsuits spelled out last week in New Hampshire Sunday News and Union Leader articles. She called them past history and said there are two sides to every story.
"As far as the jail is concerned, we've gradually made changes and improved it," Pappas said in a telephone interview. "I feel it's a safe, secure place for our inmates."
Articles reported that the county has paid $904,000 since 2008 to settle lawsuits brought by inmates and an employee over conditions at the jail, the largest in the state. Juries have also awarded former inmates $244,000 in the 2000s.
Meanwhile, the jail is part of an investigation by county and state officials into the broken neck of Fern Ornelas, the Manchester resident injured sometime last month between his attack on a hospital security guard and his custody at the Valley Street Jail. He is now paralyzed.
"We have all kind of cameras and protocols (at the jail)," said County Commissioner Carol Holden, R-Amherst. "They do things properly."
Holden said she can't predict what the Ornelas investigation will determine. But she said a person can sometimes walk around with a broken neck and not realize it is broken.
The county's insurer has said experience ratings of claims for the county are higher than they should be; the county has also decided against accreditation for the jail and Corrections Department."We feel we are following proper codes and practices that the American Correctional Association recommends," Pappas said. To seek accreditation would be an added expense, she said.
She attributed the high insurance rating to the size of the county. Hillsborough County is the most populated county in the state, and its 724-bed jail is the largest jail in the state.
With the two largest cities in the state, the jail has to house an "extraordinarily difficult population," Pappas said. Primex, the insurer for New Hampshire counties, provided the experience ratings of claims for counties, but it has refused to say how those numbers are arrived at, saying they are trade secrets that could jeopardize its competitive standing.
Both Pappas and Holden had praise for David Dionne, who received the job of superintendent about a year ago. He was acting superintendent after the retirement of James O'Mara.
"Dave (Dionne) has a different style; it's working," Holden said. "He tries to keep people happy, and he's concerned for the safety and security of guards and inmates."
Meanwhile, a spokesman for the state Department of Corrections said it has no oversight over county jails."We've got nothing to do with them whatsoever," spokesman Jeff Lyons said. He said the only jail the state Corrections Department monitors is Strafford County, because it houses some state female inmates there.Like Hillsborough County, he said the state prison is not accredited by the American Correctional Association. The state stopped doing so in 2006 for budgetary reasons, he said.Accreditation looks at hundreds of factors, including meals, security measures, cell size, inmate density, and the medical unit. Lyons said the state prison must follow several court orders and settlements which deal with treatment of inmates, especially in the medical unit.
Both the state prison and Valley Street Jail have similar policies when it comes to medications for inmates.
Helen Hanks, director of medicine and forensic services for the state Corrections Department, said an inmate's medications must be verified by a physician or pharmacy when he or she enters state prison.
The prison provides an inmate's medical care, so a physician or nurse practitioner may revise an inmate's medication, Hanks said. And the prison may substitute generics or a less costly alternative.
She said an inmate's psychiatric medication is usually continued until the inmate sees the prison psychiatrist, who may make changes to the medication.
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Assuncao delighted to join Deportivo
New Deportivo la Coruna midfielder Paulo Assuncao says he "did not have to think twice" about signing for the Galicians, and he is sure they can get out of relegation trouble under his new boss and former team-mate Domingos Paciencia.
Assuncao, who has joined on a free transfer from Brazilian side Sao Paolo, completed a medical on Monday morning before signing a two-and-a-half year contract with Depor, with the option of a further year if things go well.
The chance to return to La Liga and play for such a "big team" had been impossible to turn down, Assuncao, 32, told a press conference at Riazor.
"Deportivo is a club which is seen very well in Brazil," Assuncao said. "They had national team players like Mauro Silva and Djalminha who played here. For me it is a pleasure to represent such a big team."
Assuncao said that recently-installed coach Domingos, who he knows from their time playing together at Porto over a decade ago, would instill the winning mentality and defensive qualities needed for Depor to climb from their currently lowly 19th place in the Primera Division table.
"He is a great coach, a great person, and he always wants to win," he said. "When he coached Braga they had a great season. At home they lost to nobody."
The tough tackler, who won two Europa League medals during his four seasons at Atletico Madrid, said he was looking forward to playing with other former Atleti players Pizzi, who scored the winner in Depor's 1-0 win over Malaga on Saturday, and right-back Silvio, who was the club's first winter window signing last week.
"Pizzi is a great player, very young, but in a short time he will be in the Portuguese national team," he said. "Silvio, too. He did not have many chances at Atletico, but he is a good player."
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Calling all marketers: we know it's key to know how to reach the brains of the future, the social savvy net generation (the millennials). Millennials influence their friends or "followers" into buying decisions, or "what's cool". Actually you may not think so, but teens know marketing very well, and if they like an advertisement or funny commercial – they instantly love the brand and become ambassadors or advocates by promoting it to their friends, and so on. 93% of teens and young adults go online. They consume so much media, almost 11 hours of it a day! Social media plays a big role in where kids spend their time online, so we will use other brands as examples proving how they connect and engage their fans over such networks. We'll also take a look at current trends and analyze many successful branding and marketing campaigns that are well liked by myself and other kids. Learn the demographics of the future customers, their consumer behaviors, tips to implement for any business along with best practices, what millennials expect from businesses like authenticity, how they interact with brands, & why they like marketing campaigns. Learn all of this from a 14-year-old with an innate sense of social media and technology offering an unusual, unique perspective.
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Who was the very first act you saw at your very first Coachella, around noon or 1:30 or whenever you had had your fill with the fans or the energy bikes? Will you always remember this act as part of your Coachella experience or is it completely forgettable?
The Octopus Project popped my cherry on Sunday 2006. They came on at noon and were one of the few acts I saw outside of the mainstage. I called my girlfriend at the time, who had gotten me into them, while "The Adjustor" was playing and she got angry and impatient and hung up because she was so jealous.
That's when I knew how great Coachella was. (The Octopus Project needs to be invited back btw)
So who gave you your first memory and began your long road to obsession with the best music festival in America? Rogue Wave? Comedians of Comedy? The Killurz?