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CareVan Offers Free Daily Health Clinic
St. Joseph's Medical Center CareVan offers a free health clinic for low-income and no-insurance individuals or families, 16 years old and older. Mobile health care services will be available to handle most minor urgent health care needs such as mild burns, bumps, abrasions, sprains, sinus and urinary tract infections, cold and flu. Clinics do not offer chronic care services such as high blood pressure and diabetes, unless noted. No narcotics prescriptions will be available. Information: (209) 461-3471. Clinic schedule is subject to change without notice. Walk-In appointments are available.
- Jan. 8 (Tuesday) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Roosevelt School, 766 S. Broadway, Stockton.
- Jan. 9 (Wednesday) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Taylor School, 1101 Lever Blvd., Stockton.
- Jan. 10 (Thursday) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: San Joaquin County Fairgrounds: 1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton. A representative will be available to screen patients for insurance eligibility.
- Jan. 11 (Friday) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: McKinley School, 30 W. Ninth St., Stockton.
- Jan. 15 (Tuesday) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Dollar General, 310 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Stockton.
- Jan. 16 (Wednesday) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Rite Aid, 1050 N. Wilson Way, Stockton.
- Jan. 17 (Thursday) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: San Joaquin County Fairgrounds: 1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton. A representative will be available to screen patients for insurance eligibility.
- Jan. 18 (Friday) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Westwood School, 9444 Caywood Drive, Stockton.
- Jan. 22 (Tuesday) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Dollar General, 4232 E. Main St., Stockton.
- Jan. 23 (Wednesday) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Rite Aid, 1050 N. Wilson Way, Stockton.
- Jan. 24 (Thursday) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: San Joaquin County Fairgrounds: 1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton. A representative will be available to screen patients for insurance eligibility.
- Jan. 26 (Saturday) 8 a.m. to noon: St. Joseph's 4th annual 5K Fun/Run Walk for Wellness at University Park, 1004 N. Grant St., Stockton. All proceeds will benefit St. Joseph's CareVan Program.
- Jan. 28 (Monday) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Dollar General, 310 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Stockton. Includes diabetes and blood pressure screening. This clinic is sponsored by St. Joseph's Spirit Club members.
- Jan. 29 (Tuesday) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Spanos School, 536 S. California St., Stockton.
- Jan. 30 (Wednesday) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Rite Aid, 1050 N. Wilson Way, Stockton.
- Jan. 31 (Thursday) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: San Joaquin County Fairgrounds: 1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton. A representative will be available to screen patients for insurance eligibility.
Thinking About Quitting Smoking
Jan. 9 (Wednesday) through Feb. 20; 7 to 9 p.m.: If you are thinking about quitting smoking, consider attending "Freedom From Smoking" with facilitator Kalani Schriener, sponsored by Sutter Tracy Community Hospital and the American Lung Association. A series of eight classes will be held at Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, 1420 N. Tracy Blvd., Tracy. Click here for class details. $20 fee covers all eight classes. Information: (209) 832-6047.
Total-Joint Replacement Class
Jan. 10 (Thursday) 1 p.m. knee class; 2 p.m. hip class (or Jan. 24): Lodi Memorial Hospital's Outpatient-Rehabilitation Services offers a free, educational class for those planning to have total joint-replacement surgery of the hip or knee at Lodi Memorial Hospital West, 800 S. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi. Learn about preparations and exercises to do before surgery; the day of surgery and what to expect during the hospital stay; rehabilitation following surgery; techniques to decrease pain and swelling; and ways to promote maximum healing and return to normal function. Call (209) 333-3136 for more information or to sign up for the class. Family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend. For information on other classes, visit www.lodihealth.org.
Stop Human Trafficking Workshop
Jan. 12 (Saturday) 1 to 2:30 p.m.: The theme of this free workshop, sponsored by the Women's Center, Soroptimist International of Lodi and Lodi Sunrise, American Association of University Women and The Salvation Army, is "Surviving Human Trafficking." It will be held at Bear Creek High School, 10555 Thornton Road, Stockton. Speakers include Adam Cortes ("In One Voice") and Elizabet Medina ("Opening Doors") of Sacramento. Information: Maxine Crow at (209) 474-2796. Doors open at noon.
Is Valley Ready for Health Reform?
Jan. 15 (Tuesday) 3 to 5 p.m. presentation and panel discussion; 5 to 7 p.m. reception: The San Joaquin Valley lags other parts of the state in preparing for health reform, according to a new report from the California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF). Join local and national experts in a candid discussion about the state of health care in the Central Valley, including readiness to implement key elements of the Affordable Care Act in 2014, at Peters Educational Auditorium, California State University, Fresno. Click here to register. Space is limited. Register online by Jan. 8. The discussion will be anchored by a report produced for CHCF by the Center for Studying Health System Change and based on interviews with 26 Fresno health care leaders, along with state leaders. Click here for the complete report. Following a presentation of findings by lead researcher Joy Grossman, local health care and community leaders will react and discuss ideas for addressing the challenges. There will be time for audience questions and comments. Speakers and panelists include:
- Norma Forbes, CEO, Fresno Healthy Communities Access Partners
- Joy Grossman, Center for Studying Health System Change
- Michael Hanson, superintendent, Fresno Unified School District
- Nancy Hollingsworth, president and CEO, Saint Agnes Medical Center (invited)
- Dr. Edward Moreno, director and health officer, Fresno County Department of Public Health
- Dr. Marcia Sablan, rural physician
- Stephen Schilling, CEO, Clinica Sierra Vista
- Moderator: Rebecca Plevin, reporter, Valley Public Radio
San Joaquin General Hospital Interim Board Meeting
Jan. 16 (Wednesday) 4:30 p.m.: San Joaquin General Hospital Interim Board of Trustees will meet for its January meeting at Health Plan of San Joaquin, 7751 S. Manthey Road, French Camp. The meeting is open to the public. Information: (209) 461-2257 or email@example.com.
Big-Brother/Big-Sister Class in Lodi
Jan. 16 (Wednesday) 3 to 4:30 p.m.: Lodi Memorial Hospital, 975 S. Fairmont Ave., Lodi, offers a free big-brother/big-sister preparation class for children ages 3-8 to help youngsters adjust to the arrival of the new baby. Call (209) 339-7520 to register. For information on other classes, visit www.lodihealth.org.
Childbirth Preparation Class in Lodi
Jan. 19 (Saturday) 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (or Feb. 23): Lodi Memorial Hospital, 975 S. Fairmont Ave., Lodi, offers a complimentary one-day childbirth-preparation class. Call (209) 339-7520 to register. For information on other classes, visit www.lodihealth.org.
Kidney Smart Class
Jan. 24 (Thursday) 2 to 4 p.m. (or Feb. 28, March 28): Stockton Home Training Davita, 545 E. Cleveland St., Suite B, Stockton, has redesigned its free Community Kidney Disease Education classes offered monthly as space allows. Information: (209) 944-9055.
Insectfest (Science for Kids)
Jan. 26 (Saturday) 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Come join the World of Wonders Science Museum, 2 N. Sacramento St., Lodi, for a day of insect-dedicated fun. The WOW Science Museum will be filled with a variety of insects brought to you by local stores and museums. In addition to the chance to touch some of their creepy crawlers, the WOW will offer temporary face tattoos, arts and crafts, and other bug-related activities. Come see what "all the buzz" is about! Regular museum admission prices apply.
Black Barbershop Free Health Screenings
Feb. 9 (Saturday) noon to 4 p.m.: Free screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes during the annual Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program, hosted by the University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, will be held at three barbershops in Stockton. The program is part of a national outreach effort designed to bring awareness to the African American community about how important it is to obtain regular screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes. Those three illnesses have been identified as the leading causes of death in African Americans. The event is free and all are welcome to participate. Information: Adaeze Okeh at (619) 245-9876 or firstname.lastname@example.com. The Black Barbershop screenings will be held at:
- Dudes and Divas, 345 N. California St., Stockton.
- Bay Kutz, 533 W. Harding Way, Stockton.
- Tru Barber Styles, 8037 West Lane, Suite A, Stockton.
Healthy by Choice, Not by Chance
Feb. 10 (Sunday) 3 to 6 p.m.: Manteca CHIP (Complete Health Improvement Program) presents its fourth annual Valentine's Banquet at Robert J. Cabral Agricultural Center, 2101 E. Earhart Ave., Stockton. It will feature vegetarian cuisine, entertainment, drawings and a presentation with featured guest Dr. Hans Diehl, founder of Manteca CHIP. Tickets: $35 for those 16 and older; $30 early bird by Jan. 18. Information: Linda at (209) 589-3807.
Free Mass Fatalities Planning and Response Training
Feb. 12 (Tuesday) 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: The Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC) is making it easier for emergency responders in the Northern San Joaquin Valley to be prepared for such events by delivering a free U.S. Department of Homeland Security-certified course in mass fatality planning and response for rural communities. This eight-hour instructor-led course will be offered at the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Regional Training Center, 3805 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, giving participants the basics of mass fatality response while providing the opportunities to exchange rural perceptions and brainstorm solutions to simulated emergencies. Registration deadline is Jan. 29. Click here to register.
Check Out CHNA.org
CHNA.org is a free web-based platform designed to assist hospitals (with particular attention to critical access and other smaller facilities), nonprofit organizations, state and local health departments, financial institutions, and other organizations seeking to better understand the needs and assets of their communities, and to collaborate to make measurable improvements in community health and well-being.
State Makes it Easier to Dispute Health Plan
The California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) launched a new secure, easy-to-use online form to allow Californians to file complaints regarding their health plan quickly and easily from any computer. The portal (click here), available in both English and Spanish, enables consumers to request an external review of a health plan's denial of medical services, known as an Independent Medical Review. Previously, health plan enrollees had to submit the required forms and paperwork via mail or fax. "With more Californians to gain health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act, this new online portal will ensure there is a fast and easy way for them to get the care they are entitled to," said Diana Dooley, secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency. Each year, the DMHC receives and resolves approximately 4,000 complaints from health plan members. Topics range from issues relating to access to care, claims, enrollment, benefits or coordination of care. Additionally, the DMHC annually administers approximately 1,700 Independent Medical Reviews of a health plan denial of service. These reviews are conducted by independent doctors not affiliated with the health plan. "This new online portal will help more Californians take advantage of the free health care assistance available through the Department of Managed Health Care's Help Center," said Brent Barnhart, DMHC director. The DMHC also unveiled two new online videos explaining the services available through the DMHC Help Center. Independent Medical Review process: http://youtu.be/zUjzcAVqjqY. Services available through the DMHC Help Center: http://youtu.be/zIbsB_1lz6Y. The secure complaint portal and online videos were funded through a federal Affordable Care Act grant. The DMHC regulates managed care health plans in California, protects the rights of approximately 20 million health plan enrollees, educates consumers on their health care rights and responsibilities, and preserves the financial stability of the managed health care system. Since 2000, the department has helped more than 1 million Californians resolve health plan problems through its Help Center. Information and assistance is available 24/7 at www.HealthHelp.ca.gov or by calling (888) 466-2219.
No Time Like Now to GET FIT!
First 5 San Joaquin invites you to partner with us to help families and communities in San Joaquin County GET FIT! Recent reports indicate that 1 in 5 children between 2-5 years old are already overweight or obese. More than two-thirds of obese children will become obese adults. Obesity can cause health problems that may include high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and elevated blood cholesterol levels. Children who are physically fit are less likely to suffer from chronic diseases in childhood and adulthood, and are more likely to become physically active adults. This quarter's health messaging efforts will focus on equipping educators and advocates with resources to help families to GET FIT. Read on for more information and resources to assist you in your efforts. Join the movement to help families make the change!
Senior Gateway Website: Don't Be a Victim
California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones has unveiled a new consumer protection tool for California seniors, who have traditionally been prime targets for con artists. The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is hosting a new Web site www.seniors.ca.gov to educate seniors and their advocates and provide helpful information about how to avoid becoming victims of personal or financial abuse. The Web site, called Senior Gateway, is important because seniors, including older veterans, are disproportionately at risk of being preyed upon financially and subjected to neglect and abuse. The Senior Gateway is sponsored by the Elder Financial Abuse Interagency Roundtable (E-FAIR), convened by CDI and includes representatives from many California agencies who share a common purpose of safeguarding the welfare of California's seniors. "The goal of this collaborative effort is to assemble, in one convenient location, valuable information not only for seniors, but their families and caregivers. This site will help California seniors find resources and solve problems, and will enable participating agencies to better serve this important segment of our population," Jones said. The site offers seniors valuable tips and resources in the following areas, and more:
- Avoiding and reporting abuse and neglect by in-home caregivers or in facilities; learn about different types of abuse and the warning signs.
- Preventing and reporting financial fraud, abuse and scams targeting seniors.
- Understanding health care, insurance, Medicare and long-term care; know what long-term care includes.
- Locating services and programs available to assist older adults.
- Knowing your rights before buying insurance; what seniors need to know about annuities.
- Investing wisely and understanding the ins and outs of reverse mortgages.
The Great Health Care Debate Workshop-in-a-Box
The Central Valley Health Policy Institute based at Fresno State has developed an Affordable Care Act Policy Education Tool, "The Great Health Care Debate Workshop-in-a-Box," to be offered to community organizations and members of the public. The Great Health Care Debate Workshop-in-a-Box can be described as a basic curriculum and process for introducing the Affordable Care Act, understanding its flaws, options for improvement and understanding the Romney/Ryan voucher care alternative. "It's a nice, objective, nonpartisan presentation," said Dr. John Capitman, executive director of the Central Valley Health Policy Institute. "People learn tools that can be used for making their own judgments about health care reform." Included in The Great Health Care Debate Workshop-in-a-Box is a complete power point presentation with a full script and accompanying participant workbook. The workbook provides a frame through which health care policy should be examined, as well as an examination of the ACA and Ryan/Romney proposal. The Workshop-in-a-Box also includes a supporting glossary, reference section, quick sheets and current health care policy news. The Great Health Care Debate Workshop-in-a-Box is designed so that even a health care policy novice can learn, examine and understand the ACA in a way that allows them the capacity to engage others in the debate around current health care policy options in the U.S. "We will facilitate workshops with organizations that request the service and will also provide the Workshop-in-a-Box to others in the hopes that they facilitate The Great Health Care Debate Workshop in their own communities or organizations," Capitman said. To request The Great Health Care Debate Workshop-in-a-Box or to schedule a workshop, contact Dr. John Capitman at (559) 228-2159.
Affordable Care Act Toolkits
As consumers, businesses and health plans continue to prepare for full implementation of the Affordable Care Act in 2014, the California Department of Managed Health Care has released a series of toolkits to educate Californians about the changes that have already occurred in the health care system. "The Affordable Care Act puts in place strong new consumer protections, provides additional coverage options and gives people more tools to make informed choices about their health care," DMHC Director Brent Barnhart said. "These toolkits are designed to ensure that individuals, families, seniors and businesses are aware of the ways they can benefit from these changes in our health care system." The four toolkits are designed to provide information and resources targeted to individuals, families, seniors and small businesses and contain audience specific questions and answers, a resource guide, and fact sheets on topics such as: when a plan can cancel your coverage; how to file a grievance or appeal; how to keep your coverage through a "grandfathered" health plan; getting the most from your health care dollars; and the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP). The toolkits were funded through a federal Affordable Care Act consumer assistance grant.
$5,000 Grants Help Pay for Children's Medical Expenses
UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF) is seeking grant applications from families in need of financial assistance to help pay for their child's health care treatments, services or equipment not covered, or not fully covered, by their commercial health insurance plan. Qualifying families can receive up to $5,000 to help pay for medical services and equipment such as physical, occupational and speech therapy, counseling services, surgeries, prescriptions, wheelchairs, orthotics, eyeglasses and hearing aids. To be eligible for a grant, children must be 16 years of age or younger. Families must meet economic guidelines, reside in the United States and have a commercial health insurance plan. Grants are available for medical expenses families have incurred 60 days prior to the date of application as well as for ongoing and future medical needs. Parents or legal guardians may apply for grants at www.uhccf.org, and there is no application deadline. Organizations or private donors can make tax-deductible donations to the foundation at this website. In 2011, UHCCF awarded more than 1,200 grants to families across the United States for treatments associated with medical conditions such as cancer, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, diabetes, hearing loss, autism, cystic fibrosis, Down syndrome, ADHD and cerebral palsy.
Facts About Fruits and Vegetables
Click here for lots of great information about fruits and vegetables.
We're FAT!
Here are the latest statistics on Stockton and surrounding cities on overweight and obesity.
Questions About Health Reform Law?
- How are small businesses affected by health reform?
- Will everyone have to buy health insurance?
- How will the new provision allowing young adults to remain on a parent's insurance work?
The FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) section of the Kaiser Family Foundation's new Health Reform Source provides concise answers to common questions about the health reform law. You can search for your question or submit a new question if yours is not addressed. http://healthreform.kff.org/faq.aspx. Additional questions addressing the affordability of health insurance, how programs like Medicare and Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) will be financed under health reform and others are addressed in a series of Video Explainer clips featuring foundation experts answering specific questions about the law on a variety of health policy topics.http://healthreform.kff.org/video-explainers.aspx. Kaiser's Health Reform Source, http://healthreform.kff.org, an online gateway providing easy access to new and comprehensive resources on the health reform law, provides these and other new features and tools including an interactive timeline showing when health-reform provisions take effect, all the latest polling data, links to other information resources, and the latest health-reform headlines from Kaiser Health News.
Yoga for People Dealing with Cancer
Mondays 5:30 to 7 p.m.: This free weekly Yoga & Breathing class for cancer patients will help individuals sleep better and reduce pain. This class is led by yoga instructor Chinu Mehdi in Classrooms 1 and 2, St. Joseph's Medical Center, 1800 N. California St., Stockton. Information: (209) 467-6550 or email@example.com.
Respiratory Support Group for Better Breathing
First Tuesday of month 10 to 11 a.m.: Lodi Memorial Hospital West, 800 S. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi, and the American Lung Association of California Valley Lode offer a free "Better Breathers'" respiratory-support group for people and their family members with breathing problems including asthma, bronchitis and emphysema. Participants will learn how to cope with chronic lung disease, understand lungs and how they work and use medications and oxygen properly. Pre-registration is recommended by calling (209) 339-7445. For information on other classes available at Lodi Memorial, visit its website at www.lodihealth.org.
The Beat Goes On Cardiac Support Group
First Tuesday of month 11 a.m. to noon: Lodi Memorial Hospital offers a free cardiac support group at Lodi Memorial Hospital West, 800 S. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi. "The Beat Goes On" cardiac support group is a community-based nonprofit group that offers practical tools for healthy living to heart disease patients, their families and caregivers. Its mission is to provide community awareness that those with heart disease can live well through support meetings and educational forums. Upcoming topics include exercise, stress management and nutrition counseling services. All are welcomed to attend. Information: (209) 339-7664.
Planned Childbirth Services
Tuesdays 6 to 8 p.m.: Dameron Hospital, 525 W. Acacia St., Stockton, hosts a four-class series which answers questions and prepares mom and her partner for labor and birth. Bring two pillows and a comfortable blanket or exercise mat to each class. These classes are requested during expecting mother's third trimester. Information/registration: Carolyn Sanders, RN (209) 461-3136 or www.Dameronhospital.org.
Say Yes to Breastfeeding
Tuesdays 6 to 8 p.m.: Dameron Hospital, 525 W. Acacia St., Stockton, offers a class that outlines the information and basic benefits and risk management of breastfeeding. Topics include latching, early skin-to-skin on cue, expressing milk and helpful hints on early infant feeding. In addition, the hospital offers a monthly Mommy and Me-Breastfeeding support group where mothers, babies and hospital clerical staff meet the second Monday of each month. Information/registration: Carolyn Sanders, RN (209) 461-3136 or www.Dameronhospital.org.
Precious Preemies
Second Tuesday of the month, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.: Precious Preemies: A Discussion Group for Families Raising Premature Infants and Infants with Medical Concerns required registration and is held at Family Resource Network, Sherwood Executive Center, 5250 Claremont Ave., Suite 148, Stockton. Information: www.frcn.org/calendar.asp or (209) 472-3674 or (800) 847-3030.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a free Twelve Step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia. For more information or a list of additional meetings throughout the U.S. and the world, call (781) 932-6300 or visit www.foodaddicts.org.
- Tuesdays 7 p.m.: Modesto Unity Church, 2547 Veneman Ave., Modesto.
- Wednesdays 9 a.m.: The Episcopal Church of Saint Anne, 1020 W. Lincoln Road, Stockton.
- Saturdays 9 a.m.: Tracy Community Church, 1790 Sequoia Blvd. at Corral Hollow, Tracy.
Break From Stress
Wednesdays 6 to 7 p.m.: St. Joseph's Medical Center offers the community a break from their stressful lives with Break from Stress sessions. These sessions are free, open to the public, with no pre-registration necessary. Just drop in, take a deep breath and relax through a variety of techniques. Break from Stress sessions are held in St. Joseph's Cleveland Classroom (behind HealthCare Clinical Lab on California Street just north of the medical center. Information:firstname.lastname@example.com or (209) 467-6550.
Mother-Baby Breast Connection
Wednesdays 1 to 3 p.m.: Join a lactation consultant for support and advice on the challenges of early breastfeeding. Come meet other families and attend as often as you like. A different topic of interest will be offered each week with time for breastfeeding assistance and questions. Pre-registration is required. Call (209) 467-6331. St. Joseph's Medical Center, Pavilion Conference Room (1st floor), 1800 N. California St., Stockton.
Adult Children With Aging Relatives
Second Wednesday of month 4:30 p.m.: Lodi Memorial Hospital offers an Adult Children with Aging Relatives support group at the Hutchins Street Square Senior Center. Information: (209) 369-4443 or (209) 369-6921.
Smoking Cessation Class in Lodi
Wednesdays 3 to 4 p.m.: Lodi Memorial Hospital, 975 S. Fairmont Ave., Lodi, offers an eight-session smoking-cessation class for those wishing to become smoke free. Classes are held weekly in the LMH Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department. Topics covered include benefits of quitting; ways to cope with quitting; how to deal with a craving; medications that help with withdrawal; and creating a support system. Call the LMH Lung Health Line at (209) 339-7445 to register.
Individual Stork Tours At Dameron
Wednesdays 5 to 7 p.m.: Dameron Hospital, 525 W. Acacia St., Stockton, offers 30 minute guided tours that provide expecting parents with a tour of Labor/Delivery, the Mother-Baby Unit and an overview of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. New mothers are provided information on delivery services, where to go and what to do once delivery has arrived, and each mother can create an individual birthing plan. Information/registration: Carolyn Sanders, RN (209) 461-3136 or www.Dameronhospital.org.
Brain Builders Weekly Program
Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Lodi Memorial Hospital and the Hutchins Street Square Senior Center offer "Brain Builders," a weekly program for people in the early stages of memory loss. There is a weekly fee of $25. Registration is required. Information or to register, call (209) 369-4443 or (209) 369-6921.
Infant CPR and Safety
Second Thursday of month 5 to 7 p.m.: Dameron Hospital, 525 W. Acacia St., Stockton, offers a class to family members to safely take care of their newborn. Family members are taught infant CPR and relief of choking, safe sleep and car seat safety. Regarding infant safety, the hospital offers on the fourth Thursday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. a NICU/SCN family support group. This group is facilitated by a Master Prepared Clinical Social Worker and the Dameron NICU staff with visits from the hospital's neonatologist. Information/registration: Carolyn Sanders, RN (209) 461-3136 or www.Dameronhospital.org.
Group Meetings for Alzheimer's Patients, Caregivers
Thursdays 10 to 11:30 a.m.: The Alzheimer's Aid Society of Northern California in conjunction with Villa Marche residential care facility conducts a simultaneous Caregiver's Support Group and Patient's Support Group at Villa Marche, 1119 Rosemarie Lane, Stockton. Caregivers, support people or family members of anyone with dementia are welcome to attend the caregiver's group, led by Rita Vasquez. It's a place to listen, learn and share. At the same time, Alzheimer's and dementia patients can attend the patient's group led by Sheryl Ashby. Participants will learn more about dementia and how to keep and enjoy the skills that each individual possesses. There will be brain exercises and reminiscence. The meeting is appropriate for anyone who enjoys socialization and is able to attend with moderate supervision. Information: (209) 477-4858.
Clase Gratuita de Diabetes en Español
Cada segundo Viernes del mes: Participantes aprenderán los fundamentos sobre la observación de azúcar de sangre, comida saludable, tamaños de porción y medicaciones. Un educador con certificado del control de diabetes dará instruccion sobre la autodirección durante de esta clase. Para mas información y registración: (209) 461-3251. Aprenda más de los programas de diabetes en el sitio electronico de St. Joseph's:www.StJosephsCares.org/Diabetes
Nutrition on the Move Class
Fridays 11 a.m. to noon: Nutrition Education Center at Emergency Food Bank, 7 W. Scotts Ave., Stockton. Free classes are general nutrition classes where you'll learn about the new My Plate standards, food label reading, nutrition and exercise, eating more fruits and vegetables, and other tips. Information: (209) 464-7369 or www.stocktonfoodbank.org.
Free Diabetes Class in Spanish
Second Friday of every month: Participants will learn the basics about blood sugar monitoring, healthy foods, portion sizes, medications and self-management skills from a certified diabetic educator during this free class. St. Joseph's Medical Center, 1800 N. California St., Stockton. Information and registration: (209) 461-3251.Learn more on St. Joseph's diabetes programs at www.StJosephsCares.org/Diabetes.
All Day Prepared Childbirth Class
Third Saturday of month 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Dameron Hospital, 525 W. Acacia St., Stockton, offers community service educational class of prebirth education and mentoring. Information/registration: Carolyn Sanders, RN (209) 461-3136 or www.Dameronhospital.org.
Big Brother/Big Sister
Second Sunday of month: Dameron Hospital, 525 W. Acacia St., Stockton, has a one-hour class meeting designed specifically for newborn's siblings. Topics include family role, a labor/delivery tour and a video presentation which explains hand washing/germ control and other household hygiene activities. This community service class ends with a Certification of Completion certificate. Information/registration: Carolyn Sanders, RN(209) 461-3136 or www.Dameronhospital.org.
Outpatient Program Aimed at Teens
Two programs: Adolescents face a number of challenging issues while trying to master their developmental milestones. Mental health issues (including depression), substance abuse and family issues can hinder them from mastering the developmental milestones that guide them into adulthood. The Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offered by St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center, 2510 N. California St., Stockton, is designed for those individuals who need comprehensive treatment for their mental, emotional or chemical dependency problems. This program uses Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to present skills for effective living. Patients learn how to identify and change distorted thinking, communicate effectively in relationships and regain control of their lives. The therapists work collaboratively with parents, doctors and schools. They also put together a discharge plan so the patient continues to get the help they need to thrive into adulthood.
- Psychiatric Adolescent IOP meets Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 4 to 7:30 p.m.
- Chemical Recovery Adolescent IOP meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m.
For more information about this and other groups, (209) 461-2000 and ask to speak with a behavioral evaluator or visit www.StJosephsCanHelp.org.
HOSPITALS and MEDICAL GROUPS
Community Medical Centers
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Dameron Hospital Events
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Doctors Hospital of Manteca Events
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Hill Physicians
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Kaiser Permanente Central Valley
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Lodi Memorial Hospital Educational Opportunities
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Mark Twain St. Joseph's Hospital Classes and Events
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Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
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San Joaquin General Hospital
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St. Joseph's Medical Center Classes and Events
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Sutter Gould Medical Foundation
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Sutter Tracy Community Hospital Education and Support
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San Joaquin County Public Health Services General Information
Ongoing resources for vaccinations and clinic information are:
- Public Health Services Influenza website, www.sjcphs.org
- Recorded message line at (209) 469-8200, extension 2# for English and 3# for Spanish.
- For further information, individuals may call the following numbers at Public Health Services:
- For general vaccine and clinic questions, call (209) 468-3862;
- For medical questions, call (209) 468-3822.
Health officials continue to recommend these precautionary measures to help protect against acquiring influenza viruses:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water or use alcohol based sanitizers.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or your sleeve, when you cough or sneeze.
- Stay home if you are sick until you are free of a fever for 24 hours.
- Get vaccinated.
Public Health Services Clinic Schedules (Adults and Children)
Immunization clinic hours are subject to change depending on volume of patients or staffing. Check the Public Health Services website for additional evening clinics or special clinics at www.sjcphs.org. Clinics with an asterisk (*) require patients to call for an appointment.
Stockton Health Center: 1601 E. Hazelton Ave.; (209) 468-3830.
- Immunizations: Monday 1-4 p.m.; Tuesday 1-4 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Thursday 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.; Friday 8-11 a.m.
- Travel clinic*: Thursday 8-11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.
- Health exams*: Tuesday 1-4 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Friday 8-11 a.m.
- Sexually transmitted disease clinic: Wednesday 3-6 p.m. and Friday 1-4 p.m., walk-in and by appointment.
- Tuberculosis clinic*: Tuesday; second and fourth Wednesday of the month.
- HIV testing: Tuesday 1-4 p.m.; Thursday 1-4 p.m.
Manteca Health Center: 124 Sycamore Ave.; (209) 823-7104 or (800) 839-4949.
- Immunizations: Wednesday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.
- Tuberculosis clinic*: first and third Wednesday 3-6 p.m.
- HIV testing: first Wednesday 1:30-4 p.m.
Lodi Health Center: 300 W. Oak St.; (209) 331-7303 or (800) 839-4949.
- Immunizations: Friday 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
- Tuberculosis clinic*: Friday 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
- HIV testing: second and fourth Friday 1:30-4 p.m.
WIC (Women, Infants & Children) Program
Does your food budget need a boost? The WIC Program can help you stretch your food dollars. This special supplemental food program for women, infants and children serves low-income women who are currently pregnant or have recently delivered, breastfeeding moms, infants, and children up to age 5. Eligible applicants receive monthly checks to use at any authorized grocery store for wholesome foods such as fruits and vegetables, milk and cheese, whole-grain breads and cereals, and more. WIC shows you how to feed your family to make them healthier and brings moms and babies closer together by helping with breastfeeding. WIC offers referrals to low-cost or free health care and other community services depending on your needs. WIC services may be obtained at a variety of locations throughout San Joaquin County:
Stockton (209) 468-3280
- Public Health Services WIC Main Office, 1145 N. Hunter St.: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; open two Saturdays a month.
- Family Health Center, 1414 N. California St.: Wednesday 8 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m.
- CUFF (Coalition United for Families), 2044 Fair St.: Thursday 8 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m.
- Taylor Family Center, 1101 Lever Blvd.: Wednesday 8 a.m. to noon, 1 to 4 p.m.
- Transcultural Clinic, 4422 N. Pershing Ave. Suite D-5: Tuesday 8 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m.
Manteca (209) 823-7104
- Public Health Services, 124 Sycamore Lane: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m.
Tracy (209) 831-5930
- Public Health Services, 205 W. Ninth St.: Monday, Wednesday 8 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m.
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FRI, MAY 31, 2013 at 6:18 AM
Getting To Know Us: Pissed Jeans & Father John Misty
In this week's installment of Getting to Know Us, the weekly column in which we shamelessly extoll the many audible virtues of the artists playing the very FREE Sub Pop Silver Jubilee on Saturday, July 13 in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood. This week, we're talking about the sonically disparate, but similarly remarkable live acts, the filthy Pissed Jeans and the effortlessly suave Father John Misty.
There's a pretty visceral image that comes to mind the first time you hear the band name "Pissed Jeans", and it's pretty accurate. It's not like the band GG Allins themselves when they perform, but it's not like they don't not GG Allin themselves, either—you know what I mean? Okay, it's a little like this: they're similar to GG Allin but with an utterly devastating sense of humor and with better songs. Also, with the Pissed Jeans, there's no blood, urine or shit, only sweat. Upon further thought, the whole GG Allin analogy feels a little off…eh, I'm sticking with it. Watch the video from their megahit, "Bathroom Laughter" in the accompanying player. If that's not enough, which is understandable when talking about Pissed Jeans, this live video portrayal of their song "False Jesii Part 2" is as worth your time as anything else you could be doing.
Father John Misty: singer, dancer, actor; Sub Pop's own in-house triple threat. If there ever was an SP artist who could bring us an EGOT, it's him (or Bret McKenzie from Flight of the Conchords who is halfway there). Chances are that you've seen him somewhere since Fear Fun, Father John Misty's debut, came out in May 2012, as he and his band have performed on a number of TV shows, played countless festivals, and have toured extensively for well over a year now. Father John Misty performs like a preacher; through his huge, melodic voice, hypnotizing hip-shaking, white suits, decidedly better-than-average looks, perfectly suited (not to mention well dressed) band, you'll come away a believer. There's honestly not too many bands that are easier to enjoy. Watch the accompanying video for "Fun Times in Babylon", track one off of Fear Fun to hear what we're saying about.
So far, Getting to Know Us has acquainted/reacquainted its readers with Tad and Brothers of a Sonic Cloth, Jack Endino's Earthworm, Shabazz Palaces, J Mascis, and now Pissed Jeans and Father John Misty. I know we're blinded with bias, but this lineup is already near perfect and we're only halfway through it. Oh, and it seems worth reminding you that entry to this festival is entirely free—we're charging for falafels and beer, however.
More Sub Pop Silver Jubilee details can be read here

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Pirate Party Struggles to Connect in German Poll
The upstart party initially dedicated to Internet freedom has struggled to make an impact. Harriet Torry analyzes the Pirates' role in the election campaign.
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Knocking Gary Bettman's decision to place teams in non-tradional hockey markets has become a favorite pastime of hockey fans.
When speaking on this subject, however, Bettman detractors often choose to skip mentioning the San Jose Sharks. That's because the franchise has been a rousing success story in just about every way possible.
One thing that's eluded the Sharks has been postseason success, but with the way they've begun this compressed season, it may be time to put San Jose back on the short list of Stanley Cup contenders.
Several years ago, the Sharks were perennial Cup favorites, but the franchise's status over the last three seasons could be considered the team's post-hype era. The bottoming out happened in the spring of 2009, when San Jose won the Presidents' Trophy with 117 points in the regular season only to lose in the first round of the playoffs to Anaheim.
The Sharks followed that top-seeded meltdown with consecutive trips to the Western Conference finals. Still, those years did little to alter the notion of San Jose as playoff underachievers because the Sharks won only one total game over the two conference championship series.
Although the 2011-12 season also ended in a first-round exit, it's been hard not to notice the Sharks since this lockout-season began over a week ago.
All San Jose has done is build a 5-0 record while outscoring the opposition by a 23-8 margin, giving the Sharks the best goal differential of any team this season.
Patrick Marleau has garnered most of the headlines by recording a whopping nine goals in the team's first five games, but there is more to the Sharks than the red-hot winger and his superstar linemate Joe Thornton.
A closer look at the Sharks reveals a team that is incredibly deep at both ends of the ice and one boasting a nice mix of young players (Logan Couture, Marc-Edouard Vlasic) and veterans (Martin Havlat, Dan Boyle). The team also has a No. 1 goaltender with a Stanley Cup to his credit, as Antti Niemi is less than three years removed from his championship performance for the Chicago Blackhawks in the spring of 2010.
Despite the stockpile of talent in San Jose, it's still easy to dismiss the best start in franchise history as an early season illusion thanks to the Sharks' humbling playoff past.Of course, the Sharks would be best served to ignore the past and follow the old Will Rogers saying that tells us: "Don't let yesterday use up too much of today."
Perhaps the presence of Larry Robinson on the bench can help San Jose transition from trendy playoff pick to actual postseason force.
Assistant coaches normally don't get a great deal of attention, but Robinson is anything but a normal case. Robinson was a Hall of Fame defenseman whose name has been etched on the Stanley Cup nine times as a player, head coach and assistant. Robinson nearly made it No. 10 last season after serving on Peter DeBoer's staff in New Jersey, which fell two wins shy of beating the Los Angeles Kings in the Cup Finals.
Obviously, Robinson offers a wealth of knowledge as a winning player and coach and he's someone San Jose's head coach, Todd McLellan, can lean on for advice in this shortened season. Speaking of coaching in seasons cut short by lockouts, Robinson also brings expertise in that realm, having served under Jacques Lemaire when the Devils won it all following the truncated 1994-95 campaign.
Of course, we're still months away from the actual start of the playoffs and there could be numerous obstacles between the Sharks and postseason glory. Some of those roadblocks could come in the form of injuries and others from serious competition from other powerful teams in the West like the St. Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks and the defending champion Kings.
Just don't make the mistake of dismissing the Sharks out-of-hand due to their sketchy playoff past. After all, strange and unexpected things can happen in a shortened season.
For a moment there it seemed like the Montreal Canadiens and P.K. Subban were digging in for a protracted war over his contract status, but to the delight of Habs fans everywhere, the nightmare scenario has been avoided.
Subban and Montreal agreed to a new deal on Monday, signing their talented young defenseman to a two-year deal reportedly worth a total of $5.75 million.
It was rumored that Subban was looking for a longer and more lucrative deal but what he wound up getting was more of a trial run. Montreal might have caved in to those demands if it had more cap space, but if the 23-year-old improves upon his first two NHL seasons, the Habs will have to pay a premium to retain his services down the line.
For now this looks like a win for Montreal general manager Marc Bergevin, but if all goes as planned, Subban's moment to score a much bigger payday will come eventually.
One lingering question: How will Subban's absence at the start of the season affect his play for the rest of the campaign? The club is already off to a strong 3-1-0 start, and in theory the addition of last year's leader in ice time should help Montreal build off the strong opening. Then again, if Subban joins the Canadiens out of shape or lacking focus, it could have an adverse effect on a club that entered this season with an outside shot at making the postseason.
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2008 GCN Award winner: Geospatial system packages data for first responders but doesn't stop there<@VM>SIDEBAR: Team looked for military-grade geospatial tools
Project Details: Nomination letter (.pdf) summarizing project achievement, technology details, and impact
ORGANIZATION: AlabamaDepartment of HomelandSecurity.PROJECT: Virtual Alabama.CHALLENGE: To create anonline resource to aid firstresponders in reacting toemergencies.SOLUTION: A Web-basedapplication that uses GoogleEarth and a Fusion server.Agencies contribute their datato the system and receive freeaccess.IMPACT: Virtual Alabamaalready has more than 3,200users in state and localagencies.DURATION: Launched inNovember 2007.COST: Initial investment of$150,000 for software licensesand hardware. Staff timenot included in that figure.
A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND words, if you can find thepicture. That caveat is what gave birth to Virtual Alabama.
'Our state, like every state, spends hundreds of thousandsif not millions of dollars trying to capture imagery, either forrevenue or other purposes,' said Jim Walker, director ofAlabama's Department of Homeland Security.
Those images can come in handy to first responders, but theywere being collected by multiple agencies and weren't beingdelivered into the right hands. 'When we had a naturaldisaster, we couldn't find the imagery,' Walker said.'So the governor said, 'Time out.'' Gov.Bob Riley ordered Walker to find a solution.
Developed with seed money from the federal Homeland SecurityDepartment, Virtual Alabama was launched in November 2007. Thestate DHS team ' consisting of two state employees and twoemployees on loan from the Army Space and Missile Defense Command' built an application around Google Earth as itsvisualization engine to deliver data and query tools to more than1,200 state and local officials, from county sheriffs and assessorsto firefighters and health care providers.
For example, in the event of a major storm, agencies can monitortraffic flow on evacuation routes, search for open shelters,evaluate property and infrastructure damage, and locate strandedsurvivors. 'Just think of the power of this information beingavailable on-the-fly as you make decisions if you're a publicofficial,' Walker said.
The system 'allows us to load our own imagery on our ownglobe,' said Chris Johnson, director of the GeospatialTraining and Application Center at the Space and Rocket Center andprogram manager for Virtual Alabama. It took about 14 months tocollect and process data from the state's 67 counties, shesaid.
Before Virtual Alabama, Walker said, disaster response consistedlargely of driving around to see what had been damaged andestimating how much it would cost to fix it. Now, he said, thingshappen more quickly and efficiently. 'We can click on a box[on the map], tell you who owns the house and what it was appraisedfor. Now we're able to have accurate disaster declarationspushed up to [the Federal Emergency Management Agency] within daysor hours as opposed to weeks. We don't have to have peopleliving in FEMA trailers forever. That makes a pretty compellingargument for us.'
'I can layer anything on top of that [map] I wantto,' Johnson said. 'The location of gas stations, powerlines, schools. You name it, we can populate it. First responderscan take 3-D tools and model out buildings in theirjurisdiction.'
And it's not just state and local. More than 35 federalagencies also have access to Virtual Alabama.
Part of the trick to the successful implementation of VirtualAlabama was selecting the right technology.
The critical choice, Walker said, was settling on the rightvisualization platform. 'It had to be scalable, maintainable,ready now and affordable,' he said. 'We settled onGoogle Earth.'
Security was another factor in their decision to use GoogleEarth. 'Everything is behind our firewall,' Johnsonsaid. 'Our world is completely separate from Google. Googledoesn't see our data or host it. There's a completeseparation there.'
A still bigger challenge was getting the right data.'Initially, we set about to find out what kind of data we hadin the state,' Johnson said. 'That was quite achallenge, because data resides in a lot of different places. Weworked with all 67 counties and the municipalities within thosecounties to solicit their support in the way of datasharing.'
The lure to participation: Virtual Alabama's leaderspromised that those who contributed data would get free access tothe site. 'There is a value proposition for the local andcounty folks in government,' Johnson said. 'They sharetheir data in the system, and in turn, they can use the system fortheir daily operations free of charge.'
Processing and distributing the data has become the team'smain work. 'We've been at this over two years, and fromthe beginning, about 80 percent of this project is outreach,working with individuals at different levels of government andhelping them not only understand the tools and how they operate butalso the data sharing and what data is useful to them and all thesecurity functions that go along with that,' he said.
Walker said it didn't take him long to realize that thevalue of Virtual Alabama extended far beyond homeland securityconcerns. 'We got to the point where we said this is biggerthan just homeland security,' he said. 'We can changethe way government operates.'
Virtual Alabama now has more than 3,400 users from about 1,100local, state and federal agencies.
And other states are following suit. 'We have met with 19additional states,' Johnson said. 'They stood upVirtual Louisiana last summer. We're really enjoying therelationship we have with them because it helps us learn how toshare data among our states. The technology is there to allow us toconnect to each other's globes so we can share informationtogether.'
The team at the Alabama Department of Homeland Security'sVirtual Alabama system did their homework on available technologiesbefore settling on Google Earth as its visualization engine.
'We'd been looking in the geospatial realm to takethose military-type technologies into the municipal sector evenprior to 9/11,' said Chris Johnson, program manager ofVirtual Alabama. 'We realized that there were applications inthe battlespace that would be very useful to day-to-day operationsin the municipal world.'
The big problem with the military applications was their cost,which ran about $10,000 per seat, Johnson said.
The team created a due diligence panel of eight individuals.'These were subject-matter experts from the federalgovernment, the state government, industry and others,'Johnson said.
The panel asked eight vendors, both civilian and military, toshowcase their products. 'We asked them all to come in andtold them they couldn't bring in' PowerPointpresentations, she said.
'They needed to bring in their tools so that we canevaluate them. We came to the conclusion that Google Earth was themost appropriate application for what our requirementswere.'
'The business model was a big factor' in decidingthat Google Earth was the right fit, Johnson said. 'We had tofind a program that could not only be maintainable and scalable ona large scale but also be sustainable from a fundingstandpoint.'
Another important factor was ease of use. 'It was alsovery important that we had the ability to put this out to anaudience of people who are not geospatial specialists,' shesaid.
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Icy conditions on Route 24 between exits 8 and 9 contributed to a 19-car accident Monday night that injured seven people, according to state and Freetown police.
FREETOWN — Icy conditions on Route 24 between exits 8 and 9 contributed to a 19-car accident Monday night that injured seven people, according to state and Freetown police.
The crashes were reported at 9:17 p.m. and caused state police to close Route 24 northbound as well as the high-speed lane on Route 24 southbound, said Trooper Nicole Morrell, a state police spokeswoman.
Seven people were injured in the crashes, none seriously, Freetown Fire Chief Gary Silvia said, and all of the injuries involved neck or back pain.
Conditions were treacherous, Silvia said.
"It was a sheet of ice. You couldn't even stand on it," he said.
Berkley and Fall River ambulances took four injured people to Morton Hospital in Taunton and three to Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, officials said.
In addition to the 19 vehicles involved in the crash, Police Chief Carlton Abbott said there were other vehicles that had spun out.
Although state trucks sanded and salted the highway, conditions were so icy that they hindered police efforts to respond to the accident scene, officials said.
Vehicles were sliding and crashing as Officer Mike Connell responded to the crashes and his police cruiser was nearly struck several times, Abbott said. The police chief said Connell safely removed some of the passengers from their vehicles and brought them "up on a hill and out of danger."
Freetown police were the first to respond to the accident and assisted state police at the crash, the chief said.
All lanes on Route 24, north and southbound, reopened at 10:49 p.m., according to state police.
Monday night wasn't the first time there have been accidents on this section of Route 24 between exits 8 and 9 when it has frozen over, officials said.
"There's a history with that road," Abbott said. "I don't know what it is. Officers have had problems with just standing on that road."
"For some reason, the highway just glasses over," Silvia said. "It happens quickly."
State police said icy conditions also contributed to a one-car accident on Interstate 195 about 9 p.m. Monday between exits 2 and 3 in Swansea. No one was injured in that crash.


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Price of gasoline in Hopkinsville, KY
The price of regular unleaded tonight at Murphy's (the WalMart gas station) was $3.469 per gallon. That beats the $3.529 per gallon that I paid last time I put gas in my car. I hope the lower prices hold for a while.
The propane truck filled the tank at our house a few days ago. It took 100 gallons, and the cost was $249.00. $2.49 per gallon -- ouch! We'll be burning as little of that as possible. Thank goodness for the wood stove.
I heard a news item on the radio a few days ago that urged everyone who is heating with propane or natural gas to get their house winterized and to work out a levelized payment worked out with their gas company. We are planning to get some more insulation in our attic before winter.
The propane guy didn't even bring the bill to the door as he ordinarily does. He tucked it under the gauge, closed down the dome on the tank, and left. He's probably tired of talking about the high cost of propane.


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|2009-05-29, 06:57
|Link #82
Licensed Hunter-a-holic
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: United Kingdom
Age: 30
I am not really a fan of this type of animation, but hearing KOTOKO's new song is really nice, especially that it sounds better than the last time I heard her.
Also, Ragna is simply bloody awesome in this trailer :3
|2009-06-06, 14:20
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Pon pon pon
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Rio
I already preordered my copy. Can't wait for getting this, even if the extras are a bunch of crap(well, the cd with the songs is nice).
|2009-06-06, 15:13
|Link #85
*shakes fist at secret achievements*
|2009-06-06, 15:16
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Pon pon pon
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Rio
Yeah, the soundtrack is good, but a blu ray with strategies is... I mean, Blazblue is not Command and Conquer, hehe. Too bad the rumor that it was an ova didn't turn out to be true.
There's also the artbook for the ones who preordered in gamestop. Unfortunately, i'm not one of these, cause i really wanted... It shouldn't be exclusive for gamestop.
About the achievements, for now, i just want to play the game, but i'll try to get all of them with the time. At least, for now, they sound fairly easy, but i heard some secret ones are crazy, like finishing the game in the hardest without getting hit by the final boss or something like that.
|2009-06-06, 16:18
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Metal Gear!?
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Tampa
I just can't wait for this game. I've seen many videos for professional players use the characters I want to use. Just like with Guilty Gear, most of my time will be in the training mode(Only reason it was because my main was I-No who is the toughest character in use properly in the game). Practicing will be extremely fun in the game like Guilty Gear. Hope there are many good players online. If Guilty Gear XX Reload online for the Xbox was any indication.Most people don't know how to play these type of fighting games properly. BlazBlue I hope isn't like that.
After seeing the trailer from the JPN playstation store. The game looks great on my HD TV. After getting all the soundtracks on my PS3, there is no need for myself to buy the limited edition.
|2009-06-06, 16:38
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Wiggle Your Big Toe
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Milwaukee
Age: 27
Being the huge Guilty Gear fan I am I can't wait for this game. The game gives of the same vibes as the GUilty Gear, which in some ways makes me wish that this would be a just a new Guilty Gear game with the characters of BlazeBlue being new playable characters added to the roster.
|2009-06-06, 20:46
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Absolute Haruhist!
Join Date: Mar 2006
Age: 31
The game is quite balanced, except for maybe Taokaka and Nu-13(playable boss character). Both of them are considered S tier, Taokaka for insane speed and damage, Nu-13 for brokenness in combos and damage.
Nu-13 is a mecha musume inspired by (Hi)Nu Gundam and sounds like KOS-MOS, people think she's moe while being able to sweep the floor against any other character. In a recent tournament here in Singapore, the winner was a Nu-13 player.
But it seems Noel is also loved very much by people here, mainly because she's just extremely moe. Especially when you put her against Ragna and they start calling each other baka, its like a fight between a couple lol. For some reason, Rachel calls Ragna 'hentai'.
Each character having a totally different set of dialogues when fighting against each other is one of the game's unique features.
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|2009-06-06, 21:37
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: London, UK
Age: 34
I can't wait to get my hands on this game. I was originally going to get the Japanese PS3 version but now that I've seen that there'll be a limited edition sold in North America I've changed my pre-order and I'll get that one for sure.
|2009-06-07, 01:48
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Pon pon pon
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Rio
Nah, don't worry about it. I just heard that, it's not like it's the undeniable truth, hehe. I imagine some of those achievements will be pretty hard, cause Aksys really knew how to make some fucked up missions in Guilty Gear, but this one simply don't sound realistic. It sounds like a code to unlock Sheng Long in Blazblue.
|2009-06-07, 23:29
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Pon pon pon
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Rio
|2009-06-08, 07:52
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Beautiful fighter.
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: England, UK
Age: 32
It's times like these that i'm thankfully the PS3 isn't region locked.
|2009-06-08, 09:45
|Link #100
Tried here? Worked out at £43 including shipping for me, which is only marginally more expensive than the regular edition is likely to be in the UK. Used this site for a long time and they're yet to let me down.
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Demand Justice for Brutal Dog Murder in Beijing
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Tell the Beijing government that its inhumane animal control tactics do not go unnoticed!
The officers, known as chengguan, regularly make headlines for their unnecessary use of violent force. According to a Time magazine report, beatings by chengguan officers have become so commonplace that in Chinese, chengguan has literally become synonymous with violence.
In 2012, Human Rights Watch published an 75-page report on the chengguan's history of abuse, in which victims described being slapped, shoved, pushed to the ground, forcibly held, dragged, punched, kicked, and thrown from vehicles to the street. Resultant injuries ranged from bruises, cuts, and bloody noses to broken bones.
Tell the Beijing government that inhumane incidents like these don't go unnoticed!
Sign below to demand punishment for the violent city officials, and an animal control policy in Beijing that relies not on brutality and terror, but on humane and effective practices.
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The international community is shocked and appalled by the chengguan's recent brutal beating and murder of a pet dog in Beijing. Violent abuse and killing of companion animals is an unacceptable pest management strategy, no matter the owner's infringement, and we will not turn a blind eye to it.
This story is one of many in recent years that highlight the chengguan's brutality. The extensive list of abuses cited in Human Rights Watch's 2012 report on the chengguan makes it impossible to deny that they are nothing more than violent bullies. Their inhumane actions should not be tolerated in a civilized society.
Please see that the chengguan officers who murdered this dog receive justice, and that a new protocol is set for Beijing's animal control officers—one that does not rely on brutality and terror, but on humane and effective management practices.


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Thirteen1 - Been wondering what the Ouya looks like in action? Wonder no more. Today, indie dev Orange Pixel has released a trailer for their popular iOS/Android/Blackberry Expendables-inspired game, "Slugs", played in impressive full multiplayer on the upcoming Ouya console.
Looks like a bit of fun and a throw back to the days of 8-bit gaming. Given it will be free or only cost a couple of dollars it looks OK.
I hope games for the console will be generally avail on the Play store.
Oh God, I can remember the good old times of playing the same game next to a friend. I've never seen this game before, it seems like good fun.
Looks pretty fun, I want to try it. And with an OUYA (when I get mine) I can for free.
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games won't be free with ouya, hate to break it to you. the demo/trial versions will be (like everywhere else), but you won't get the full version for free.


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Building managers should properly prepare elevators for a hurricane emergency. If your building is in an evacuation zone and an evacuation is ordered, building residents are required by law to evacuate.
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World Snowkite Masters 2013
*The top riders in the world gather once again on the snow, welcome to the SnowKiteMasters 2013
*The best kiteboarding, the best riders, the best spot, welcome to the SKM 2013*
We are pleased to present the ninth edition of the Serre-Chevalier SnowKiteMasters held in the Col du Lautaret in the French Alps.
Registrations HERE
The first Snowkitemaster magasine is online
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Come meet the riders at the SKM event where you will get a chance to talk to them and see what snowkiting is all about. Everyone will be having fun and this is what the SKM is all about,
share the experience and come watch the masters ride on the snow and push kiteboarding to the limit and beyond.
Many events will be taking place, we will be running the "Freestyle World Champion which will take place on the 7th to 11th of January 2013. The French Racing and Freestyle competition will take place on both ski and snowboarding disciplines.
The public will also be able to take place in the"Race" which will be a long-distance back country rout. The French Championship Race will be held on the 5th to 6th of January
The sport of freedom and excellence, snowkiting is practiced in harmony with the mountains and nature, snowkiting is after all environmentally friendly! The kite can tow a person up a mountain and it is all done eternally by renewable energy: wind power. Combined with the surface nature provides us like terrain from a mountain, wave or land we used it all to practice kiteboarding.
This teaches us to analyse the elements and to enjoy and appreciating the environment.
It's more than a sport, snowkiting is a state of mind and a way of life, we take advantage of the elements: air, snow and the majestic mountains. Guisane Valley enjoys 300 days of sunshine per year boasting some of the most beautiful views of the French Alps with some of the best conditions available for snowkiting giving anyone a chance to snowkite no matter what your level.
The Lautaret is at 2580 meters high altitude so we are very lucky when it comes to good snow and conditions, it is after all the gateway to the Hautes-Alpes. This is a unique show where riders attempt the most daring stunts and demonstrate innovative and the potential of snowkiting, Good times are guaranteed! A SnowkitePark will be made during the Snowkite World Championship Freestyle. This year we expect the best freestyle riders in the world to be taking part to try claim
the award and title of the world championships and the French championship at the end of a week so there will be many familiar faces showing up as well as new ones.
8:30am Saturday morning we will welcome the participants for the the ''race event '', A journey in to the mountains through the Lautaret, the starting line will have 16 competitors setting off every 5 minutes and whoever quality's for the best time will take part in the champion of France Race.
To win the title there will be a best time ranking system in place,**** one must expertly read the terrain and wind choosing there path wisely, Its all about tactics and using the space wisely.
The awards ceremony will be held Sunday 6 at 18:30 and it will be in a amazing big hotel assessed by the cable lift on the Serre-Chevalier 1350 Chantemerle resort.
** The weekend will allow all riders to train and warm up for the championship events. **
The SKM team will be present to over see the whole event and introduce you to the village, riders and the program. It will be conducted by Fuego with BBQ's,
music and a great chill out zone ... all in a magical and unique location in the Lautaret with a great view of all the action.
If you want to discover Snowkiting there will be trained Instructors on hand from the Kite legend school and will be present every day at the SKM village to introduce you and teach you the joys and happiness of Snowkite.
Come 5:00 p.m everyone will be down at the Serre-Chevalier 1400 Villeneuve 'le Frog' restaurant pub for drinks, music, parties and friendly like minded people, accompanied by our partners (ASAHI etc ...).
This year, like always The Frog bar/restaurant offers full evening meals at a unbeatable price so its great value for money with the best hospitality.
** Only 100m from the Frog, the dream team of Chazelay opened with a program from 22:00
***Only 100m from the Le Frog bar is a great nightlife area called Chazelay***
7 different types of clubs are available every night with a different style that will satisfy all your music desires from Rock 'n' roll, dance floor, reggae roots, electro, Dubstep, Balkan etc...
Super cool surprises are expected because anything can happen with the SKM ...
We welcome you 2058m up in the mountains in the Lautaret pass.
The Skm Team


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"Come on, it's not that bad!"
That banner, hanging inside a college suicide prevention center, offers a perfect glimpse at the dry, absurd wisdom of "Damsels in Distress," writer-director Whit Stillman's first movie since 1998's "The Last Days of Disco." His latest is also my favorite from this filmmaker ("Metropolitan," "Barcelona") who repeatedly explores social dynamics and linguistic oddities without a sense that he's failing to expand on previous territory. (Cough, Terrence Malick, cough.)
Sort of a cross between an ironic intellectual exercise and "Clueless Goes to College," "Damsels" revolves around Violet (Greta Gerwig), the leader of a pack of college girls who advocates the rescue and support of girls in need and unattractive, unintelligent guys who fail to realize their full potential. Think "Beauty and the Geek," if the women wanted to be there more than the guys.
Violet and her crew of fellow juniors (Carrie MacLemore, Megalyn Echikunwoke) adopt sophomore transfer Lily (Analeigh Tipton of "Crazy Stupid Love"), whom Violet notes, in her passive-aggressive commentary, either "failed or was unhappy" at her other school. Lily doesn't really buy Violet's belief that women should find an inferior partner, or her mantra that tap dancing represents the ultimate in therapy for depressed students.
Yet Lily finds some comfort in a group that observes and diagnoses the college men, both "rat playboy operators" with an agenda and beer-chugging frat boys the girls deem too dumb to be elitist. Stillman's rapid-fire, dignified-yet-foolish dialogue swirls to create a warped rhythm and logic that twists into a strange, inside-out wisdom. Smart people can say dumb things and vice-versa, Stillman seems to say, with a giddy, absurd cleverness supporting a depiction of all people as deeply flawed and lacking a wide variety of information.
There's a sad, weirdly funny truth to the girls' chats about the power of a dance craze, which salute that rare beast: A unifying, happy experience for all to share.
Stillman's rounded up excellent actresses (MacLemore in particular stands out as sweet, dopey Heather) to create multi-dimensional characters who can turn something seemingly moronic into food for thought. For example, Violet argues that being largely true, clichés represent "a stunning treasure trove of insight and knowledge."
Social examination almost never feels this lively, funny and insightful. Worth seeing twice (at least), "Damsels" represents nothing less than a great movie about a goofy world—an articulate swoon of smarts posing as stupidity.
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looking at all the entries! will pick winners soon! so hard xD
I'm in love your drawings of these.
@sweetlove15 thats a great idea! I will!
I will try to
Workin on mine now :}
I might join :D
I think someone might've made a competition on here like this before...
sounds coooooool.i may join if i fixed my pc soon,lol.
I've actually never seen any of the movies, but I love the art style. May or may not enter ( I get really lazy... )
These entries are looking great!
@ foxluver1, you should make a collection of all of the drawings entered
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U. T. Dallas Unveils its 2005–2006
Seminar Series for Life-Long Learners
Speakers to Share Science, Math Education Advances with Public
RICHARDSON, Texas (Sept. 15, 2005) – The University of Texas at Dallas' popular "Seminar Series for Life-Long Learners," begun last year to share recent advances in science and mathematics education with educators and the general public, will return this year with a lineup of four lectures by university faculty members and an administrator – UTD President Dr. David E. Daniel.
The first of the 2005-2006 sessions to be held over the next seven months will be a Sept. 26 talk by Dr. Scherry F. Johnson titled "Teachers – Life in the Eye of America's Cultural Storms." The event is billed as "straight talk about teaching in today's America" by Johnson, who is director of UTD's Teacher Development Center.
"As with last year's inaugural seminar series, this year's series will feature outstanding educators ready to share recent advances in science and math education with anyone who has a stake in our schools, colleges and universities – classroom teachers, administrators, faculty and staff, young adults, parents and grandparents," said Dr. Cynthia E. Ledbetter, head of UTD's Science/Mathematics Education Department. "The seminar series will provide audiences information about the state of Texas education, as well as innovations in teaching techniques, research and communication ideas unique to each discipline."
According to Ledbetter, last year's talks drew more than 300 members of the community to hear discussions about subjects ranging from teaching math to critical thinking to community-based science education. The latter was presented by Nobel laureate and UTD visiting professor Dr. Russell Hulse.
The 2005-2006 seminars, which will be free and open to the public, will be held on Monday evenings from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Center, Room CN1.112, on the UTD campus in Richardson.
Teachers in attendance will receive continuing professional education credit at the close of each seminar, Ledbetter said.
In addition to Johnson's talk, arrangements have been made for two additional seminars:
"Inquiry in the Science Classroom," Nov. 14, by Barbara A. Curry, senior lecturer, science and math education.
"Mathematical Induction: An Elegant and Powerful Method," Feb. 13, by Dr. Titu Andreescu, associate professor, science and math education.
The fourth seminar, the series finale, will be presented on March 20 by UTD President Daniel, although the subject of the talk has not yet been determined. Daniel came to UTD on June 1 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he was dean of one of the top-ranked engineering schools in the country. He holds bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. degrees in civil engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and is a member of the National Academy of Engineering.
The Seminar Series for Life-Long Learners is presented by two organizations at UTD – the Center for Science Education Research and the Teacher Development Center. For additional information about the series, please call 972-883-2496.
About UTD
The University of Texas at Dallas, located at the convergence of Richardson, Plano and Dallas in the heart of the complex of major multinational technology corporations known as the Telecom Corridor®, enrolls more than 14,000 students. The school's freshman class traditionally stands at the forefront of Texas state universities in terms of average SAT scores. The university offers a broad assortment of bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs. For additional information about UTD, please visit the university's web site at www.utdallas.edu.
UTD News Contact: Steve McGregor (972)883-2293
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So you like hairstyles with side swept bangs? Yes, there is more than one hairstyle that can be worn with this style of cut bangs. You can find that there are short and long styles with side swept bangs, even wearing your hair up can be worn with the side swept bangs look. Many people are sporting this classic but simple hairstyle. It is one that has been around for a very long time, and comes in and out in seasons depending on the latest fashion trends. A lot of fashion trends right now are based on this very hairstyle.
When wearing your hair short or long, the side swept bang can be tailored by your hairstylist to be worn with any length of hair. Even when the hair is worn up, the side swept bangs look can go hand in hand with the up-do. Gone are the days of the side swept bangs hairstyle can be worn with just formal attire. It can be worn just as well with a pair of jeans and a t-shirt.
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This cut can simply if do nothing else, elongate the face. It will have others asking if you have lost weight or will make them question what is it that you have done to look so good. This hairstyle can be your best friend if you have little time to spend in the hair area. It is forgiving and can be ideal for the on the go type person. A deep v part is usually a good idea with the side swept bangs, so that on the go you can easily move the hair with your hand to keep it in place. Therefore, eliminating the need to always be looking for styling tools such as brushes and combs
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Sunday, July 29, 2012
Doubling Down at the Spa
Given a stakes doubleheader for a Sunday afternoon, we'll try to put together a cold rolling double from the 9th race to the 10th. Actually, it's the only way to roll today; the favorites for the overnight Nani Rose Stakes and G2 Amsterdam are going to be very tough outs.
Someone has lit a fire under Rusty Arnold and he's come out firing, 2-for-2 through racing Friday. He sends out Karlovy Vary I the Nani Rose, a 3-year-old filly that has everything going for her.
As a Grade 1 winner, she holds a wide class edge in this overnighter and, even if prepping, she should handle this group at less than 100 percent.
Her performance figures tower over the group, she's drawn toward the middle which should insure a clear trip, and she has the meet's leading rider, Ramon Dominguez, to carry her home if necessary.
We're sure Currency Swap and his trainer, Teresa Pompay, are happy to be back in Saratoga and should prove it in the G2 Amsterdam.
A loss would be the colt's first in three lifetime starts at the Spa, earning a stakes class figure in his debut at 2 and confirming that form with a subsequent G1 Hopeful score.
He's won at today's hybrid distance and his 6-furlong internal figure in the Woody Stephens was extremely fast. Further, he's been training lights out at his Monmouth base.
So there it is. Hopefully, the 7-4 Double beginning in the ninth is as cold as it gets. Going on the HRI record with both to win.
Running Totals: (1125) 345-218-169 Total Dollar Return: $2,373.20 [win selections only] {Saturday Results Not Included}
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Today marks the tenth anniversary of the first release of Syllable Desktop, then plainly called Syllable 0.4.0. The original website and announcement are gone, and many other circumstances of the time have changed quite dramatically. The project is happy that Syllable is still here - which, judging by comparable ventures, is a feat to be proud of.
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Your argument works MUCH better when pointed at Sylable... that much is plainly obvious thier features are at least currently not guided by any coherent roadmap at all.
Haiku on the other hand has been held together by the goal of being a BeOS R5 replacement for the R1 release... you are welcome to take shots at thier choices however the fact is they are making loads of progress because of them. You can't even say that requiring themselves to use gcc2 and gcc4 is bad as it has probabably cause discussions on issues that have allowed the developers to gain a greater understanding of the languages and compilers they are using.... meaning they are more fluent in C/C++ than they would be if they stuck to contemporary modes of programming in C/C++. It also means thier code base is ready to be ported to other compilers such as clang (experimental builds have been done in fact).
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PHILADELPHIA — The Liberty Bell's latter-day twin, bestowed as a bicentennial gift from Britain, was removed from its hulking tower at a defunct visitors center on Thursday and placed in storage.
The Bicentennial Bell was cast in the same British foundry as the original, a symbol of the U.S. as familiar as the Stars and Stripes. A full-size replica of its Revolutionary cousin, the bell had been presented in Philadelphia by Queen Elizabeth II to commemorate America's 200th birthday in 1976.
The National Park Service on Thursday removed the six-ton bell from its 130-foot-tall brick tower, an imposing square column that may have seemed like a good design in the 1970s but effectively hid the bell from view. The tower and its equally inhospitable-looking neighbor, a box-like brick building that formerly was a visitor center, were constructed for the bicentennial and are being demolished to make way for a new Revolutionary War museum.
The Bicentennial Bell was cast in 1976 at London's Whitechapel Foundry, where the Liberty Bell was made in 1751. An inscription reads: "For the People of the United States of America from the People of Britain / 4 July 1976 / LET FREEDOM RING."
It was presented by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, who disembarked from the royal yacht Britannia on July 6 to abundant fanfare. Their arrival marked the first time a British monarch had visited Philadelphia, birthplace of the Declaration of Independence that severed the Colonies' ties from the crown.
The queen, a direct descendant of the patriots' nemesis King George III, indicated there were no hard feelings. She told a crowd of 20,000 at the Bicentennial Bell's dedication ceremony that, 200 years earlier, the founding fathers taught her country "to respect the right of others to govern themselves in their own way."
The bell will remain mothballed until a new home is found. A spokeswoman for the National Park Service said it will eventually be displayed somewhere in Independence National Historic Park in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood.
"It's a wonderful object that represents the park's Bicentennial experience," said Karie Diethorn, the park curator. "Within the next two years, we'll have a design and it will be installed on park property."
The Bicentennial Bell is missing its predecessor's famous crack but it also doesn't work. It did ring twice a day for about 25 years, until an automated mechanism that worked the clapper broke. The Park Service said it has lacked funding to repair it.
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Bleacher Report: Hodzic, Slater on All Mid-Major team
Adnan Hodzic, Lipscomb (Center, Starter)Stats: 20.2 PPG, 8.9 RPG
Adnan Hodzic leads the Atlantic Sun in scoring and is in the top 25 in the nation. The Bosnian Mamba became Lipscomb's all-time leading scorer on December 11 with a 23-point performance at Tennessee Tech.
Hodzic led the nation in scoring in 2009-10 with 22.7 PPG. He has scored in double digits in 67 straight games, with his last single digit performance coming at Samford early in his sophomore season.
Picked as the Atlantic Sun Preseason Player of the Year, Hodzic has not disappointed. The senior has scored more than 20 points on five different occasions and recorded a season-high 33 points against Austin Peay in November.
Josh Slater, Lipscomb (Point Guard, Bench)Stats: 18.1 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 4.6 APG, 2.5 SPG
Josh Slater has been a very strong point guard for Lipscomb. The senior from Nashville has scored in double digits in every game and nearly recorded a triple-double against Tennessee-Martin with 15 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists.
As great as Slater has been this year, his assist to turnover ratio has suffered since last season. Last season, Slater had 1.78 assists for every turnover. This year, Slater is only dishing out 1.44 dimes for every turnover he commits.


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Liver spots are flat, brown or black spots that can appear on areas ofthe skin exposed to the sun. They have nothing to do with the liver or liver function.
Alternative Names
Sun-induced skin changes - liver spots; Senile or solar lentigines; Skin spots - aging; Age spots
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Liver spots are changes in skin color that occur in older skin. The increased color may be due to aging,exposure to the sunor othersources of ultraviolet light, or causes that are not known.
Liver spots are very common after age 40. They occur most often on areas that have had the greatest sun exposure, such as the:
- Backs of the hands
- Face
- Forearms
- Forehead
- Shoulders
Liver spots appear as a
- Flat
- Light brown to black in color
- Located on the hands, arms, or forehead
- Painless
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Your doctor will diagnose the condition by how the skin looks, especially if you are over 40 and have had a lot of exposure to the sun. You may need a skin biopsy to confirm the diagnosis ifa liver spot that looks irregular.
No treatment is needed in most cases. You can improve the appearance of your skin by using skin bleaching lotions or creams. Most bleaching lotions use hydroquinone. This medicine is thought to be safe in the form used to lighten darkened skin areas. However, hydroquinonecan cause blisters or skin reactions in some people. See your health care provider before starting treatment if you are worried.
Freezing (cryotherapy) or laser treatment can be used to destroy the liver spots.
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Liver spots are not medically dangerous. They are permanent skin changes that may affect the cosmetic appearance of the skin.
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Call your health care provider if:
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Protect your skin from the sun by taking the following steps:
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- Use sunglasses to protect your eyes.
- Try to avoid sun exposure at midday, when sunlight is strongest.
- Use high-quality sunscreens that have an SPF ratingof at least 30. Apply sunscreen at least a half hour before you go out in the sun.Reapply it often. Use sunscreen in the winter, as well.
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