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Osage Ave
167th St N
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Fairfield St
Elm Ave
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Versailles Ln
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John ston Ave
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Clark St
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Central Ridge Rd
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Lantana Blvd
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Dorchester Dr
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Bridle Rd
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Keeler Ave
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Rock Crest Rd
Co Rd 2684
Henrietta Ave
W3 800 Rd
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35th St
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Sandstone Ave
Golden Pond Cir
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2638 Dr
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Cass St
Forbes Rd
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163rd St N
Manor Dr
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Sequoyah Dr
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Oldsooner Coal Line Rd
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Young Ave
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Indiana St
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3230 Rd
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4th St
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E0441 Rd
406 Pl N
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Windcrest Dr
Cambridge Ct
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Aspen Ave
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Herrick St
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New Harmony Rd
Feed Rd
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E0250 Rd
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Park Hills Private Rd
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Industrial Blvd
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2700 Rd
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N 206 E Ave
W 3950 Rd
S Penn Ave
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Pin e Ave
Fairview Rd
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Co Rd 2069
Southport Dr
Yale Dr
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Oakdale Dr
3940 Dr
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Co Rd 2617
Split Rock Rd
Kane Hill Dr
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N 154th E Ave
N3986 Dr
E 171th St N
E 186 Sn
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Creek 2131
Mountain Dr
Southview Ave
3988 Rd
Elkhorn Dr
Co Rd 2 255
Burns Ln
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Oilwell Roads
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Black Gold Ranch Rd
50th St
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Cherokee Hills Dr
168th St N
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Madison Blvd
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Lariat Dr
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W 255 0 R d
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Parish Rd 2705
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N 75th E Ave
N3940 Rd
S 4100 Rd
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E0330 Rd
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Colonial Ln
126t h St E
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E0240 Rd
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Mountain Rd
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Tower Rd
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Woodland Rd
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N3950 Rd
Co Rd 2466
Co Rd 2570
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Ew 18
N4005 Rd
Ha zel Rd
Elm St
Barlow Dr
E 131st St N
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138th E Ave
W 2100 Rd
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E0212 Rd
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Valley Ave
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20th W Ave
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A risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition.
It is possible to have a stroke without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk factors you have, the greater your likelihood of having a stroke. If you have a number of risk factors, ask your doctor what you can do to reduce your risk.
Hypertension is the leading risk factor for stroke. Blood pressure is the force of blood on walls of arteries. High blood pressure is when this pressure is higher than expected over a prolonged period of time. Normal blood pressure is in the range of 120/80 mm Hg. Hypertension is defined as blood pressure 140/90 mm Hg. If you have diabetes or chronic kidney disease, it is defined as 130/80 mm Hg.
Hypertension causes turbulent blood flow that can damage blood vessels walls and overtime causes them to weaken. If you have hypertension and are not keeping your blood pressure in a specific target range, you have an increased risk of having a stroke. Hypertension has no symptoms, so it is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly.
Other risk factors can also be modified through lifestyle changes while other can not be reduced but are important to know:
Factors That Can Be Modified or Changed
Smoking is a major contributing factor to stroke. Smoking can:
- Irritates and narrows blood vessels which can narrow blood vessel and decrease blood flow
- Contributes to the build up of arterial plaque
- Raises heart rate and blood pressure which can place extra pressure on weakened blood vessel walls
As a result, cigarette smokers are 2-4 times as likely as nonsmokers to have a stroke than nonsmokers.
Nonsmokers who are exposed to smoking are at risk as well.
A diet that is high in trans fat, saturated fat, and low in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fiber increases your risk of having a stroke. Poor diet contributes to to high cholesterol , obesity , and glucose intolerance disorders such as metabolic syndrome and diabetes , which are all independent risk factors for stroke.
Physical inactivity doubles your risk for a heart attack or stroke. Regular moderate to intense exercise improves heart function and promotes healthy arteries. It also helps reduce the chance of other stroke risk factors such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
Talk to your doctor before you start any exercise program and gradually increase your intensity.
Drinking too much alcohol can increase blood pressure, blood triglycerides that contribute to plaque build up, and increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Drinking too much alcohol can increase blood pressure and lead to other cardiovascular problems.
There is some evidence supporting that moderate drinking lowers your risk of cardiovascular disease. Moderate means an average of one drink per day for women or two drinks per day for men.
It is important to remember, however, that moderate ingestion of alcohol can affect your overall health. Based on currently available data, taking up regular consumption of alcohol is not encouraged for people who do not drink or drink sporadically.
Illicit drug use, especially cocaine, can cause blood vessel damage, which can lead to blood clots and arterial spasms. Strokes are more likely in people with vascular damage. Drug users also have an increased risk of dying from sudden cardiac arrest.
Risk Factors Specific to Women
There are risk factors that are unique to women. They may be influenced by conditions and/or treatments. In some cases, it may lead to an increased risk of blood vessel damage or blood clots that can interfere with blood flow to the brain, leading to a stroke. These include:
- Pregnancy
- History of preeclampsia
- Oral contraceptive use
- Migraine with aura (visual disturbances)
- Long-term use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which is common during and after menopause
Risk of stroke dramatically increases in combination with other risk factors you may have, especially smoking.
Medical Conditions
Cardiovascular diseases are major contributors to stroke. Many chronic conditions, such as coronary artery disease or atrial fibrillation , affect heart function, making it difficult to meet the body's demands. Long-term problems cause damage to blood vessels, increasing the risk of blockage (ischemic stroke) or bleeding (hemorrhagic stroke).
Some cardiovascular issues include:
- Transient ischemic attacks (TIA)—Sometimes referred to as mini-strokes, TIAs occur when a blood flow is temporarily reduced by narrowing or blockage of blood vessels that supply the brain. The situation usually corrects itself within 24 hours. TIAs are serious and often serve as a warning for a future major stroke.
- Brain aneurysm —An outpouching of a blood vessel wall in the brain that form in areas where the artery wall is weak or thin. The bulging, blood-filled pocket can put pressure on parts of the brain, or in some cases, burst.
- Ateriovenous malformations (AVM)—A rare condition marked by abnormal connections that occur between arteries and veins. Instead of an artery supplying an area of the brain with blood, it is connected directly to a vein that takes it away, bypassing the brain tissue that needs it.
- Vasculitis —Inflammation of the blood vessels. Inflammation over time may damage blood vessels, which in turn may bleed or burst.
- Silent stroke —Brain tissue damage found incidentally during imaging tests may indicate areas where previous strokes occurred. Silent strokes can be a warning for future stroke.
- Previous heart attack or stroke
Vascular dementia is a type of dementia that is caused by problems with blood supply to the brain. These deficits may be caused by multiple TIAs. Both conditions are signs of increased risk of having a major stroke.
Having certain psychological disorders, such as depression, panic disorder, anxiety, or prolonged emotional or occupational stress are associated with an increased risk of stroke. Some disorders and treatments may lead to poor lifestyle choices, such as smoking, weight gain, or lack of physical exercise.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder characterized by repeated episodes of complete or partial airway obstruction during sleep. The disorder is associated with disrupted sleep patterns and decreased oxygen saturation (the amount of oxygen carried in the bloodstream). OSA has been linked to several disorders, including cardiovascular disease and early death. OSA is also an independent risk factor for hypertension, heart failure, diabetes, and heart attack.
Factors That Cannot Be Changed
Brain function normally decreases as we age. This decrease is generally not enough to cause problems, but can increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, which can lead to a stroke. Some changes include stiffer blood vessels, small breaks in blood vessels, and minor cognitive and memory loss.
The risk of stroke increases as you age. Although men are more likely to have a stroke at a younger age, women overall tend to have more strokes and die from them. This may be due to risk factors that are unique to women in combination with standard ones.
Having family members that have had a stroke or history of cardiovascular disease increases your risk as well. You are also at a higher risk if you have certain genetic abnormalities. For example, your blood may have a tendency to clot, which can increase the risk of narrowed or blocked arteries.
In general, African Americans have a higher incidence of hypertension than Caucasians and, therefore, a higher risk of having a stroke. Stroke risk is also higher among American Indians and Native Alaskans.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review BoardRimas Lukas, MD
- Review Date: 10/2017 -
- Update Date: 01/18/2017 -

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11/15/2012 6:40amSalt Lake City Fire Department Battalion Chief Mike Andrew retired Wednesday after 39 years of service.
Defense seeks more details in murder case
11/15/2012 8:28amDefense attorneys for a Pleasant Grove doctor accused of murdering his wife in order to be with his mistress want more details about the alleged crime.
Forgotten stilettos — how to impale your children inside your home
11/15/2012 8:31amMost of us don't think much about those little bars in the basement — you know, the ones that stick out of the concrete like ancient spears. If you think about it, every one of those is aimed at your child's head. Learn what to do about them.
How to tell if someone's lying
11/15/2012 9:17amThe annual "World's Biggest Liar" competition is set to happen today in the U.K. At least that's what they say. We've all been lied to before, but how can people better spot fibs in the future?
Romney's campaign helped America accept Mormonism, reporter says
11/15/2012 10:01amA Mormon reporter who spent the last year covering the campaign of Mitt Romney is detailing his experience – and the gradual change in perceptions about his faith since the campaign began.
Tooele lays off 22 more government employees
11/15/2012 10:52amAnother 22 people have been laid off by county government in Tooele.
U. cardiologist discovers new possibility for treating arthritis, inflammation
11/15/2012 11:45amA University of Utah cardiologist has discovered that it may be possible to treat inflammatory diseases in a completely new way which would ease the pain of those who suffer from inflammatory disorders, but would protect the body's ability to protect itself.
Jordan Wynn accepts coaching job with Hawaii and Dennis Pitta the 'unicorn'
11/15/2012 12:39pmFormer Utah quarterback Jordan Wynn has accepted a coaching job with Hawaii. Terrell Suggs calls teammate Dennis Pitta a "unicorn." Al Jefferson is posterized on a Jeff Green dunk.
U. director may have considered murder-suicide plan, charges state
11/15/2012 1:28pmCharges filed Wednesday against the University of Utah director accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting his estranged wife on university property revealed he may have been planning a murder-suicide.
2 steal 8 vehicles from dealership; loan out 3 to acquaintances
11/15/2012 2:34pmA man and woman are facing a collection of felony theft and burglary charges after police say they removed a car dealership's air conditioning unit in order to get inside, locate keys and drive off with eight vehicles.
Deadline passes; No announcement from Hostess
11/15/2012 5:10pmThe deadline for striking Hostess employees to return to work has passed, and the company has not said if it will move to liquidate its business.
Charges filed in fight involving 2 BYU football players
11/15/2012 6:16pmCharges have been filed in a Halloween-night fight involving two Brigham Young University football players.
A look at the past through the eyes of Spielberg's 'Lincoln'
11/15/2012 7:00pmSteven Spielberg's newest movie "Lincoln" is being called the film of the year.
Man charged with girlfriend's murder found dead in jail
11/15/2012 7:37pmA man charged with murder for the death of his live-in girlfriend less than a month ago was found dead in his jail cell Wednesday night.
USU unveils new wireless electric bus
11/15/2012 7:41pmA Utah State University spinoff company is rolling out an electric transit bus that's capable of being recharged wirelessly.
Nationwide theft ring ends in Utah
11/15/2012 7:42pmA nationwide-crime spree has ended in Utah. The five people believed to be behind the crimes were booked into the Salt Lake County jail.
5-Hour Energy suspected in 13 deaths
11/15/2012 7:59pm5 Hour Energy drinks have become a popular item to give people a boost and help them get through a long day. But the New York Times reports that federal authorities are now investigating up to 13 deaths blamed on the drink over the past four years.
Coal site cleanup means new park for Wellington
11/15/2012 8:56pmA patch of ground that was once home to an abandoned coal processing plant will soon become a 30-acre city park, thanks to a partnership between the federal government, two state agencies and the city of Wellington.
5 young boys burned in fire involving gasoline
11/15/2012 10:30pmFive boys were hospitalized Thursday after suffering burns while playing with gasoline. The boys were walking home from school when they found gas cans and were "involved in a burning accident," Perry Mayor Jerry Nelson said.
Gun range plan on hold as Herriman city looks for new location
11/15/2012 10:31pmThe city of Herriman is still struggling over how to make a gun range a reality for its residents. City Council members have voiced support for the range, but the location is still a big problem.
Esar Met will trial for murder in 2008 killing of 7-year-old neighbor
11/15/2012 10:33pmAfter nearly a week of evidence and testimony, a Burmese man was ordered Thursday to stand trial for aggravated murder in the brutal killing and sexual assault of a 7-year-old neighbor girl.
Christmas comes to downtown Salt Lake
11/15/2012 10:35pmThe holiday season got into full swing Thursday night in downtown Salt Lake City. There's still a week to go until Thanksgiving yet, but many Utahns are ready for lights, decorations and Santa.
Steel beams and a giant mirror: how a Utahn is creating a galactic first
11/15/2012 10:37pmA Utah man is working toward an astronomical first, as he constructs a giant telescope in his friend's garage. When finished, it will be the largest amateur telescope in the world.
Pilot killed in Morgan County plane crash
11/15/2012 11:55pmA pilot was killed Thursday when his plane went down just 5 miles from the Morgan County Airport. The wreckage was spotted by a friend several hours after the plane took off.
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It's too early to tell how this month's harsh winter weather will affect the Rock River Valley's farmers when it comes to spring planting.
That's the verdict of several agriculture experts, who all said there is a blessing in disguise in the below normal temperatures we've experienced in January.
"The biggest concern with the extreme cold is how it will affect pipes and underground infrastructure," Stephenson County Farm Bureau Manager Bruce Johnson said. "Extreme cold could cause pipes to burst in livestock buildings and farmhouses and that could cause huge problems."
Andrea Hazzard, who farms near Pecatonica, said spring planting could still be on target.
"We usually experience a January thaw, but we're not going to get that this year," she said. "Planting will depend on how soon it warms up. I'd like to see the frost out of the fields by March, but that might not happen this year."
Hazzard, whose family has farmed in this area since 1847 and has been in their current Pecatonica location since the 1970s, said she thinks the ground probably has about 6 inches of frost at this point.
"We can't plant until the frost is out of the ground," she said, "but you can plow and otherwise prepare the ground."
Farmers in southern Illinois are worried that their winter wheat crop could be destroyed by the harsh winter. That doesn't seem to be much of a concern in northern Illinois, however.
"We probably have only about 4,000 acres in winter wheat in Stephenson County," Johnson said. "The snow cover should protect the winter wheat from the extreme cold. Areas that don't have as much snow could have some problems."
Ann Marie Cain, manager of the Winnebago-Boone County Farm Bureau, didn't have exact numbers on winter wheat but said she believes there isn't much planted in the two counties.
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The extreme cold has its benefits.
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Without an agreement from Congress, the "fiscal cliff" looms ahead as January inches closer.
Without an agreement from Congress, the "fiscal cliff" looms ahead as January inches closer.
The fiscal cliff was coined to describe the effect current laws will have on the people and the economy, if left unchanged. This includes scheduled spending cuts and the end of the Bush-era tax cuts.
Temporary payroll tax cuts are set to increase midnight Dec. 31, which could cause individual worker's taxes to rise by 2 percent.
Economists have forecasted that, if left unchanged, this combination of rising taxes and cuts to spending could push the country into another recession.
President Barack Obama is insisting that tax rates go up for the top 2 percent of incomes, but that the tax cuts for the middle class should remain in effect.
The president told Bloomberg TV that a tax increase for those making more than $250,000 would be required. He rejected House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner's proposal to close loopholes and limiting deductions, saying it cannot be done in two weeks and a "down payment" would be required.
However, Obama did say he is open to broader tax reform, to include closing loopholes and limiting deductions.
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A few loud trees can really obscure your view of the forest that remains silent.
The key to looking good is the right comparison.
Richelle Goodrich said, "Because gray clouds hang heavy with misery, blue skies seem bluer."
That is never more true than during governmental budget season. It is fun to watch a governing body compare and contrast and rationalize why they need the proposed budget in front of them.
If your city or school district is lower than others in the area, you will see charts with your budget at the bottom even though it may be increasing a little.
If you are able to lower the tax burden on your constituents, you point out the savings.
If you are already higher than those around you and going up, you point out how small the actual increase is.
"This is only 50 cents a month more," might be a common refrain. If the increase is bigger, you might have to break that down into a daily increase to make the amount seem small.
"For less than the price of a can of soda each day," they say.
But I don't want to give up that can of soda. I like my soda. Half of the fluid in my body is Diet Coke. I don't need cities, schools and the state taking any more of my Diet Coke away.
I think people in government at every level forget how generally understanding and intelligent most people are that they govern because they spend most of their time speaking with the angry, outspoken few.
In the case of the City of Augusta, a simple justification is easy to reach for a small increase in the mill levy.
They could cut the budget to fund some of these projects, but that isn't always the best idea. Before the debt service on several large projects kicks in a couple of years from now, they better get some things done.
A small increase now might help them avoid a big increase in a couple of years.
I wish more people who believe their school board members and city councilors were doing a good job would send an email or make a call to let them know.
It is hard to know for sure what people want and when all you hear is the rabble rousers.
Those few loud trees can really obscure your view of the forest that remains silent.
Why is he running?
In other political news, I don't understand the Anthony Wiener situation in New York City.
The guy resigns from Congress because he was caught sending inappropriate photos to women. His "sexting" cost him his current job and future in politics.
But that didn't stop him from running for Mayor of New York City. Once again, the Democrat is embroiled in a scandal involving sending inappropriate photos to women.
He knew he had sent the photos after all of the newspaper and magazine articles about him becoming a new man had been printed. He had to know they would come out.
It was bad enough that he resigned from Congress but he never hesitated to throw his hat in the ring for Mayor.
I guess when he saw a guy on the other side of the ticket who had been governor until a prostitution scandal caught up to him, Wiener figured he had a chance in a battle of the scandals.
Surely in a city of more than eight million people, there are a few qualified people who haven't been caught in illicit behavior to lead the city.
Before Facebook
I know you have all heard the complaints about Facebook friends who spend their lives showing you way too much of their lives.
You went for a walk? Was that before or after you ate that incredible dinner? What did the thermostat in your car say the temperature outside was?
People are funny.
But I can deal with all of that. What I find myself wondering is how we terrorized each other before being able to share items on Facebook.
Human trafficking rings, problems with contact lenses, exploding cell phones and light bulbs that are causing fires all fill timelines.
How did people tell me I needed to be very afraid before Facebook? Surely, something happened that all of the people in your address book needed to know. Did people make copies and mail it to everyone they knew?
Maybe we should go back to that. I know most people who do it mean well. But at some point, you need to stop posting stuff on Facebook and let me find out about these nightmarish scenarios on my own.
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In five years, the concept of a smartphone will change dramatically. How do we know this? Just look at the last half-decade. Since 2005, the Apple iPhone emerged as a cannibalizing platform, made for loading innovative apps, designed with finger-flicking ease-of-use in mind. The rumored Google Phone not only came out in the form of a new operating system, but the actual Nexus One as well. Accelerometers, touchscreens, GPS-based location awareness – these have also all appeared in full force in the last few years and changed the market entirely.
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The primary change will occur over the next few years as smartphones start behaving more and more like laptops. In June, DoCoMo started offering the Toshiba T-01A in Japan, a super-fast phone that uses an advanced Qualcomm chip. With these fast processors, smartphones will finally run full-blown apps such as Adobe Photoshop – and not just with the limited features offered in the current Photoshop app. There are already signs of other forthcoming power apps on the horizon as well, including tools that can handle photographic effects and process large, high-res images and videos.
Nokia recently launched the N900, which it calls a mobile computer. It runs a Linux operating system and can multitask like a MacBook. In 2015, these powerful laptop replacements will provide true multitasking where you can run Spotify to stream audio, chat over an IM client, process EXIF data for a massive photo collection, and even play World of Warcraft all at the same time. These uber-phones will have similar-size displays and use touch input, but the background processing will be much more advanced and allow full PC-like capabilities.
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The dream of fully connected, location-aware devices will finally come to fruition. This is more than just a simple Bluetooth dump between business phones, but a full data exchange – say, sending all your favorite apps over Wi-Fi to another smartphone, as well as every movie you have ever download, and all of your music.
"Your phone is likely to be situationally and contextually aware, and present information to you accordingly," says John Jackson, a vice president of research at CCS Insight. "The phone — and the cloud-based server side intelligence behind it — will know you, your location, your social networks, and your preferences in food, media, and communication. It will predict your next moves. The multi-trillion dollar question is who enables it and controls the sources and uses of information."
Location awareness will further lead to several other innovations. Phones in 2015 will know when you are near a McDonald's or Starbucks and offer to pay your bill. Augmented reality – an emerging trend in 2009 – will become a social-awareness tool in the next five years as users link their phones. For example, connected devices could form into an ad hoc broadcast terminal at sporting events where you can view a video feed from a guy in the second row or up in the nose-bleed seats.
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John Ellis Babcock, 61, of Clear Lake, Mich., passed away on January 23, 2013 succumbing to cancer.
There will be no funeral services per the request of the deceased. Burial will take place at a later date. Burial arrangements are being handled by Sisson Funeral Home of Gladwin.
John was born in West Branch, Michigan on June 25, 1951 the son of Jack and Evelyn Babcock. John spent many of his early years in management positions within the Cable TV industry taking him to several states within the U.S. John left the Cable Company returning to Michigan settling in Clear Lake.
He was a bar tender at the Clear Lake Bar for Bout 12 years, but then left the bar business to start a snow Removal and Landscaping service which is still in place today.
John loved a good game of golf, a little fishing and getting together with family and friends for a good old fashion Bar-B-Q whenever time allowed. You'd know John by the smile on his face, his easy disposition and a new joke every day.
Surviving John is his best friend and partner of 13 years Karen Donnelly, son Chad (Kristen) Babcock of Texas, daughter Lindsey Hoxie of Traverse City and stepson Greg Vaneckenvort of Chicago, Il, a brother Joe (Lynn) Babcock and sister Kathy (Bill) Cartwright all of Sault Ste. Marie. John is also survived by several nieces and nephews, three grandchildren, Tylor, Vincent and Sophia.
He was predeceased by his father Jack, his mother Evelyn Babcock DeMeritt and step-mother Mickie.
The family would like to thank those who have been especially helpful giving care to john over the past several months. Dr. Levandowski-Bay Regional Medical Center and all her staff, West Branch Regional Medical, The Seaton Center, The Visiting Nurses from McClaren and his dedicated friends and loved ones Larry Brauning, Ed and Sue Morrish, Brian Graham, Becky and Jeff Welter, Patricia Brauning and Doreen Masters.
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BLOSWICK, JOHN C., age 73 of Lansing died Wednesday, January 23 in Lansing. He was born June 2,1939 on Mackinac Island. Arrangements are handled by Dodson Funeral Home, St. Ignace.


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It was the summer of 1976. I was between teaching jobs. I answered an ad from Hutchinson Community College for teaching government and Economics. I found out that the teaching venue would be the Hutchinson Reformatory.
It was the summer of 1976. I was between teaching jobs. I answered an ad from Hutchinson Community College for teaching government and Economics. I found out that the teaching venue would be the Hutchinson Reformatory.
I thought it might be an interesting and challenging experience. On my first evening of teaching I had to sign a liability waiver stating that all force could be used against me to secure the control of the prison in case of a riot.
I had a class of 33 inmates who were taking the class for various reasons. There was one guard outside the room in case I needed "help." Luckily I never needed assistance.
The only time I felt a bit of apprehension was when a storm knocked out all the lights. I did not know whether I should climb on the desk or huddle under the desk. In reality I did neither. For a brief moment, cigarette lighters showed up all over the room. (They could smoke in those days.)
The crisis in my mind quickly passed. I was able to go home safely to my young wife and child.
I learned a lot from this experience. I developed some very positive relationships with my students. But before I was misled into a false sense of security, one of the guards informed me that I had just talked to a mass murderer. He had seemed like the gentlest human being I had ever visited with.
I was not able to look up the crimes of the rest of my students. It was probably just as well. However, if the statistics held true as it did for the overall prison population in Kansas, 53 percent were in prison for crimes related to drugs.
Now what do I make of this rather humbling experience?
My personal contact with the prison population surfaced about 10 years later. In the midst of a very hectic teaching and athletic director job, I signed up with a church organization called, M-2. I was assigned an inmate to visit once a month in the Hutchinson Correctional Facility. Surely I could meet that requirement.
For the next 10 years I followed this man through minimum, medium, maximum, and work release facilities. I saw him when his family rejected him entirely. I saw how prison interrupted his life. I saw how a very intelligent person with a vast array of technical skills will probably never realize his full potential.
After ten years of incarceration, he was released to the public. I have kept in contact with him and he has gone through a failed marriage and numerous jobs which he cannot seem to hold.
Before anyone jumps to any conclusions, please remember that prisons, along with other forms of punishment, are designed to keep the public safe. In fact, public safety is a major priority of government. Can prisons provide reassurance to the public as well as ways for us to benefit from the use of our tax dollars?
Shortly after my teaching in prison experience, the state cut out all educational programs which could lead to a degree. The citizen needs to ask the question, "Am I better off, am I safer, knowing that we house more prisoners than any other western nation in the world?"
It takes $24,000 to house one inmate for one year. How can we best rehabilitate a person to become a tax paying citizen rather than a tax sucking individual? Are there some crimes so horrific that the individual cannot be rehabilitated? What percentage of the prison population should never come in contact with the public? In other words, how many people are so violent in behavior that they are injurious to themselves and to others?
How is the public connected to the prison population? A lot of us have never been directly a part of this segment of our society. Perhaps you have never even known someone who has "served time." Knowing the volume of people who are incarcerated, it is quite likely that a person you know might be serving a jail sentence.
The cost of providing for each inmate continues to rise every year. The cost of building and maintaining prisons also increases every year. Finally, the cost to society in broken homes and destroyed relationships cannot be measured in dollar amounts. What are the answers and solutions to this huge problem?
There are many perspectives to this issue. Some would say that whoever commits the offense must pay the penalty. However, even with that reasoning one must be able to see the cost of our prison system becoming a huge burden to the taxpayer.
Some might say that human nature will always have those who violate the norms of society. We must continually pay the price to keep society safe. One must be careful in giving "solutions" for crime when the problem is so much more complex than that. However, ideas that should have some merit include the following:
Provide financial support to child care and early childhood education. It would seem to me this would be crucial in trying to meet the crime problem before it takes root.
Become actively involved in supporting churches and other community ventures which strengthen "family values." Positive family support is critical in a person's formative years. When no family is available, community help is a must. We are all in this together! We will survive and prosper as one or we most likely will fall as a community or nation.


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MACEDON � A Farmington man was charged Nov. 8 with aggravated driving while intoxicated, Macedon police said.
George D. Dranichak, 40, of County Road 8, was initially pulled over for going 54 miles per hour through the village of Macedon around 2:30 a.m., police said. Upon investigation, it was discovered that Dranichak was allegedly intoxicated. He was found to have a blood-alcohol content of .22 percent.
He was issued an appearance ticket for Macedon Village Court and released to a third party.
� Man charged with drinking, drug offenses
MACEDON � A Fairport man was charged Oct. 31 with driving while intoxicated, unlawful possession of marijuana, operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, driving while ability impaired by a combination of alcohol and drugs, refusal to take a roadside breath test, loud exhaust and speeding, Macedon police said.
Macedon Police report on October 31st 2013 at 11:15PM, the arrest of Justin M. Dala, 22, of Highview Manor, was pulled over for speeding on Route 31 in the town of Macedon around 11:15 p.m. and found to allegedly be intoxicated, police said. A large amount of drug paraphernalia was located in the vehicle and Dala was further charged.
He was issued appearance tickets for Macedon Town Court and released.
� Accident leads to arrest
MACEDON � A Fairport man was charged with felony tampering with evidence, driving while ability impaired by drugs and unlawful possession of marijuana, Macedon police said.
Daniel A. Preston, 22, of Blackwatch Trail, allegedly had caused a three-car motor vehicle accident, and while police were on the scene he was observed hiding evidence, police said. After sobriety tests, he was further charged.
He was arraigned in Palmyra Town Court by Judge Terry Rodman and sent to the Wayne County Jail on $1,000 bail.
� Man charged with petit larceny
PALMYRA � A Palmyra man was charged Oct. 25 with petit larceny, Ontario County sheriff�s deputies said.
John S. Disanto, 41, of 107 Market St., Apt. 4, allegedly took a Samsung sound bar, valued at $248 from Walmart in Victor without paying for it, deputies said.
He was issued an appearance ticket for Victor Town Court and released.
� Woman ticketed following accident
MANCHESTER � A Palmyra woman was ticketed Oct. 22 for failing to yield while making a left turn, Ontario County sheriff�s deputies said.
Stephanie A. Jacobs, 23, of 2880 Macedon Center Road, as traveling east on Route 96 attempted to turn left onto Route 21 when she was struck by a westbound vehicle, operated by David Principio, 17, of Geneva, after failing to yield the right of way, deputies said.
Jacobs was transported by Shortsville Ambulance to Newark-Wayne Community Hospital for chest and neck pain.
She was issued an appearance ticket for Manchester Town Court at a later date.
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PHELPS � A Wolcott woman collapsed following a motor vehicle accident Oct. 22, Ontario County sheriff�s deputies.
Kira Kellogg, 22, of 6960 Lake Bluff Road, was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Samantha Langdon, 21, of 121 High St., Apt. 2, Lyons, traveling on Route 318 around 6:29 p.m. when the vehicle struck a deer in the roadway, deputies said. Kellogg struck the back of her head on the rear winshield and was not wearing a seatbelt. When she exited the vehicle to give information to deputies, she lost consciousness and fell over the guardrail, deputies said. She was caught by deputies and placed in the vehicle where she began to vomit.
Kellogg was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital by Phelps Ambulance and later released.
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LYONS � The Wayne County Sheriff�s Office reports the arrest of a city of Niagara Falls man as a fugitive from justice from the state of Maine.
While being released from the Wayne County Jail, it was discovered after a records check that Arthur R. Dunphe, 39, of Niagara Falls Boulevard, had outstanding arrests in Maine.
He was arraigned in Arcadia Town Court and remanded to Wayne County Jail in lieu of bail.
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MACEDON � The Wayne County Sheriff�s Office reports the arrest of Shawnee S. Locey, 19, of 4651 Ridge Chapel Road, Marion, for driving while intoxicated on Nov. 3.
It is alleged that Locey was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Walworth Road in Macedon, and left the scene. She was issued appearance tickets for driving while intoxicated while being under the age of 21, driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, failure to maintain lane and drove across hazard markings.
She is to appear in Macedon Town Court at a later date to answer the charges.
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FARMINGTON � A Sodus woman was charged Nov. 4 with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation operating without taillights, Ontario County sheriff�s deputies said.
Misty L. Vergason, 43, of 59 Maple Ave., Apt. 3, was stopped on Terrace Lane in Farmington for driving without taillights and found to be driving without a license, deputies said.
She was sent to the Ontario County Jail to await arraignment in Farmington Court.
� Man arrested on warrant
NEWARK � A Newark man was arrested at his home Oct. 22 on a warrant out of Manchester Town Court, Ontario County sheriff�s deputies said.
Henry C. Bouwens, 25, 2163 Welcher Road, was arrested on awarrant for first-degree criminal contempt and second-degree harassment, deputies said.
He was transported to the Ontario County Jail and will appear in Manchester Town Court at a later date.
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SODUS � The Wayne County Sheriff�s Office arrested a Rochester woman on Oct. 30 following a traffic stop on Ridge Road in Sodus.
Laurie B. Rabideau, 34, of 222 Cedar Lane, Rochester, was arrested for felony driving while intoxicated, felony aggravated operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .18 percent or higher, failure to keep right, moved from lane unsafely, and refusal of a breath screening device.
Rabideau was issued tickets and released. She is to appear in Sodus Town Court at a later date to answer the charges.
� Woman issued bad check
WOLCOTT � The Wayne County Sheriff�s Office reports the arrest of Marie A. Koons, 33, of Wilson Road, Wolcott, on Oct. 29, following an investigation in which it is alleged she issued a bad check in the amount of $186.19 to a Sodus business in September.
Koons was issued an appearance ticket to appear in Sodus Town Court at a later date.
� Man arrested for stalking, criminal contempt
SODUS � Following an investigation into a domestic dispute, the Wayne County Sheriff�s Office arrested Matthew J. Buttaccio, 57, of 4 State St., Sodus, on Oct. 28, for fourth-degree stalking and first-degree criminal contempt after he allegedly violated a Stay Away order of protection.
It is alleged that Buttaccio called a family member several times on the phone and was told not to.
Buttaccio was arraigned in Sodus Town Court and held without bail. He will return to court at a later date to answer the charges.
� Man arrested for fleeing police
ARCADIA � The Wayne County Sheriff�s Office reports the arrest of Amin S. Hobbs, 35, of 7552 Route 31, Lyons, on Oct. 27.
Hobbs was involved in a domestic violence incident at his residence and left prior to the arrival of police. He was located driving his vehicle on the west side of Newark and when deputies attempted to stop him, he fled at a high rate of speed. While fleeing, Hobbs lost control of his car and crashed just into Ontario County on Route 31. He was located in a field a short distance from the scene and taken into custody. Hobbs was arrested for third-degree unlawfully fleeing a police officer and numerous vehicle and traffic infractions.
He was issued appearance tickets and turned over to the New York State Police for the investigation of the domestic incident. The Sheriff�s Office was assisted by Newark Police Department, the New York State Police and the Ontario County Sheriff�s Office.
� Man arrested for criminal trespass
HURON � The Wayne County Sheriff�s Office reports the arrest of Adalberto Pecina Tovar, 30, of 7274 Lake Bluff Road, Huron, for criminal trespass on Oct. 14.
Pecina Tovar was found on Marshal Farms property which was enclosed by a chain-link fence. Marshal Farms security caught him on the property and deputies responded to the scene and arrested Pecina Tovar for third-degree criminal trespass.
He was arraigned in Huron Town Court and remanded to the Wayne County Jail in lieu of bail. He is scheduled to return to court at a later date to answer the charges.
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Does critical thinking kill paranormal forums?
Posted 10 April 2011 - 12:39 AM
Posted 10 April 2011 - 01:09 PM
Take my hand and we'll go riding through the sunshine from above
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Posted 11 April 2011 - 07:59 AM
Posted 11 April 2011 - 12:06 PM
What's more, the term 'Crtitical Thinking' does not imply critisim of any sort.
It is defined as exercising or involving careful judgment or judicious evaluation.
It no more involves critisim than someone that is said to be in critical condition after an accident.
...and I think Moonie said it very well. If a critical thinker wants to make a contribution, they need to keep it respectful and have some good points backed up with logic or evidence. Otherwise theyrisk just being obnoxious nay-sayers.
Dave, as a skeptic, I have asked myself the same question many times. I try to be respectful when making comments, and I try to avoid situations where I am simply nay-saying someone's experience when nothing is on the line. I still worry that I am being a wet blanket, though.
Regards, Canis
"It is proper for you to doubt ... do not go upon report ... do not go upon tradition ... do not go upon hear-say." ~ Buddha
Posted 11 April 2011 - 01:51 PM
I find that most of the time people not having an objective point of view is what really hurts discussions. This is the point where a discussion becomes an argument, and a poster becomes a troll.
Belief or unbelief in the supernatural does not change the fact that there is simply no MAINSTREAM "accepted scientific proof" of existence or non-existence.
Personally, I don't understand why someone who does not believe in ghosts would want to join a board/site filled with people who do. The nature of personal supernatural experiences is such that nobody who has ever had one will EVER change their mind about the existence of the spirit world. So, if you're here to change our minds, what's the point?
I am by no means saying that skeptics are unwelcome here, I'm just saying I don't really see the point.... Unless deep down you WANT to believe.
Canis, I don't think it's possible to be a "wet blanket" to someone's personal experience. They are just going to let it roll of their shoulders because they were there and you were not.
However, if you have something to add to the discussion of a piece of evidence "that looks like a spec of dust", I am one of the people here who will ALWAYS appreciate that. In fact, I am a believer, but I will be the first to speak up in evidence analysis trying to debunk!
Honestly, I have been away from these forums for a while... So I don't know if it ever gets hostile in here. But in the past, everyone always stayed very civil and I hope it is still that way. It's one of the reasons I came back after all this time.
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Posted 11 April 2011 - 02:41 PM
I will admit I am probably one of the more skeptical people on the forum. I approach every report from the point of the mundane until such time as it can be ruled out. Which is not to say I am a cynic. I will be the first to admit SOMETHING is going on. Too many credible people have had sightings to say it is all fabrication or imagination.
But I don't necessarily accept that ghosts are responsible either. At least in the traditional sense. I for one don't believe that the ghost of Uncle Charlie is hanging around. I don't find any proof that ANYONE is hanging around after they died. But that doesn't rule out ghosts either. For instance residual energy might be left behind by the living as well as those who passed. If that is the case then ghosts may not require anyone have died at all.
What about the possibility of ghosts being interdimensional beings? Again, if that is the case no one need have died at all. Maybe we just have a visitor. Of course they could also be angelic / demonic in nature. Again, nobody had to have passed to get a ghost.
My point is critical thinking does not kill a forum if done with an open mind. It does not negate the possibility of the paranormal; rather it opens additional avenues to explore. Provided one does not take the single minded approach that ghosts are spirits of the dead. While that may in fact turn out to be true, there is in fact no proof that any of the explanations given here are in fact correct. Ghosts may turn out to be something none of us has even considered yet!
Critical thinking is how we may eventually reach the truth behind the paranormal.
Posted 11 April 2011 - 05:16 PM
lol! You may be closer than you think. ;-)
Personally, I don't understand why someone who does not believe in ghosts would want to join a board/site filled with people who do. The nature of personal supernatural experiences is such that nobody who has ever had one will EVER change their mind about the existence of the spirit world. So, if you're here to change our minds, what's the point?
I am by no means saying that skeptics are unwelcome here, I'm just saying I don't really see the point.... Unless deep down you WANT to believe.
Nothing would make me happier than to find out even a tiny bit of this stuff is true. In my case the answer is simple, I love all things paranormal, and I love to discuss them, especially with believers. I do not really have a desire to talk people out of their beliefs, but I do tend to point out problems with evidence presented.
I suppose that this subject will always interest me. I used to be a believer, and I guess I never lost my facsinantion with the paranormal. Even though I have had a few experiences that I believed were genuine at the time, as I studied more and tried to understand the nature of such things, I began to see that there were other possible explanations for what I had experienced. They were not the iron-clad evidence of the paranormal i had once thought they were.
Oh well....
You would think wouldn't you? I see that is often not the case in Practice, though.
Canis, I don't think it's possible to be a "wet blanket" to someone's personal experience. They are just going to let it roll of their shoulders because they were there and you were not.
As I said, I try to avoid questioning peoples personal experiences, unless there is a fairly good reason to do so, such as them being frightened or considering making a big decision based on something subjective & arbitrary. Even then I try to only comment on the evidence presented, and I do my best to be respectful towards the person. To be honest, I usually find myself in the position of defending one believer from another believers subjective critique of their experience. I have seen discussions between believers get very heated before.
What I meant when I said wet blanket is that I worry that no matter how polite & respectful & friendly I am, if I am questioning an event, that the very presence of my doubtful opinion will be enough to wreck other peoples enjoyment of the discussion. I am not talking about peoples personal experiences here. Say for instance, there is a thread about The Loch Ness Monster, and I make a post about all the reasons that it probably does not exist. Will that ruin the fun of the discussion for a believer? Personally I would hate to think I am doing that.
regards, Canis
"It is proper for you to doubt ... do not go upon report ... do not go upon tradition ... do not go upon hear-say." ~ Buddha
Posted 12 April 2011 - 02:31 PM
.... Say for instance, there is a thread about The Loch Ness Monster, and I make a post about all the reasons that it probably does not exist. Will that ruin the fun of the discussion for a believer? Personally I would hate to think I am doing that.
regards, Canis
In fact that should not ruin the "fun". If I was a believer in the monster your reasons would need to be approached, one by one, and refuted. THAT is the position a believer should take. Of course your next step would be to counter their argument with facts supporting your stand.
The "fun" is in the discussion. These are forums for discussion. Those who take a position they are always right and demand others accept that stand probably shouldn't be here in the first place. If you are in fact correct you earn that position by virtue of the evidence submitted not by bashing your opponent personally.
Posted 13 April 2011 - 11:34 AM
As an example, someone says that their deceased great aunt Fanny visits them every Friday night after their fifth rum and coke and they know this because they wake up Saturday morning with a headache and her perfume used to give them a headache. Critical thinking would give a person pause and realize that isn't a haunting it's a hangover.
"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results." Albert Einstein
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Posted 13 April 2011 - 07:51 PM
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Posted 14 April 2011 - 09:36 AM
That is correct, but that is an extreme case. How is critical thinking help someone who is actually seeing and talking with their deceased Aunt Fanny but is not impaired in any way?
Consider, there are two possibilities in most cases. First it may be a mundane, commonplace event being mis-identified. Second it may in fact be Aunt Fanny paying a visit. So we need to approach it in the way which does the most good for a client.
If we come in as a skeptic and keep an open mind there are two scenarios. First, if it is mundane, the explanation will eventually help by ruling out any paranormal activity. No harm done to anyone. If it is in fact aunt Fanny then the investigator can act as an advisor helping the client to deal with the situation. Again, no real harm done, and a possible way to gain new knowledge about haunts.
Now suppose the investigator comes in as some believers, expecting ghosts are behind the events. If it is in fact a ghost then maybe there is still no harm done (assuming the investigator does not embellish the event.). If it is mundane, however,the possibility exists that the commonplace will be overlooked and some paranormal explanation will lead the client to believe something is there when in fact it is not. I have seen this approach taken to extremes too. Clients have been convinced that demons and who knows what else have taken over their homes and lives all because someone refuses to accept the possibility. This can lead to very real problems for a client.
I would much rather approach a situation as a skeptic and let the evidence point to the paranormal than come in as a total believer trying to disprove a ghost. The risks to the client are much less.
Posted 19 April 2011 - 12:58 PM
Let's use the Aunt Fanny scenario mentioned above. A member tells us that they see Aunt Fanny after those mixed drinks and her headaches are caused by the perfume. I can connect the dots - lots of booze over a long period of time can cause one to see all sorts of things. But I might pose my thoughts on this particular scenario like this: "Have you ever seen/felt/heard your late aunt at a different time of day or when you haven't had any alcohol or taken medicine? It would be easier to look at this if you have." Someone else might say: "So you only see dead people when you're drunk as a skunk? Who could believe that!" The first version doesn't hurt the poster's feelings, but shows some respect. It also politely points this person into thinking about alternative explanations and their own critical thinking. After all, we all have had odd things happen and until we figured out what other things might be the cause, we might have entertained the idea of paranormal explanations. One example that comes to mind was a few years ago a new member posted about a lamp in an empty room that would turn itself on all the time. They came here for answers and there were plenty of ideas for them to think about. People were decent to this member and they were able to find a natural explanation - and stayed around the Village. So the critical thinking helped someone and encouraged them to hang around and contribute more - but that was due to the respect shown that person.
I believe in healthy skepticism. If I post a picture with an anomaly and CaveRat points out how it looks like something normal and why he thinks that, then I learn what to look for in my other pictures. If he points it out in such a way that I end up feeling like an idiot or like I've been slapped in the face, then all I've learned is that he's a jerk (and he's certainly not one) or that I won't get help at GV. So keep the critiques up - open exchange of ideas lead to deeper understanding!
Posted 19 April 2011 - 08:48 PM
Seriously though, Red is right regarding how one critiques another's evidence. It is not enough just to say Aunt Fanny is a figment of your imagination or is a dust speck. If someone posts a picture or anything else, and someone wishes to dispute it, the burden of proof is on the debunker. They are OBLIGATED to give supporting evidence for their view. It is how the field will advance.
Consider the orb argument. Today most agree that orbs in pictures are dust, etc. But there was a time when such evidence was believed to be valid by many. They posted their orbs and a few would discount them. Logic and reasoning was presented as evidence to debunk them. Many didn't believe the debunkers but they continued to post explanations as to how and why dust could cause such an effect. Some followed up with their own experiments using flash and cameras in the manner outlined by the skeptics. They created situations using dust in the same manner and also got orbs in their test pictures. Gradually the orb was shown to be what it is.
Today most agree that the vast majority of orbs are dust based on the evidence presented by those early debunkers. Had they simply disputed them without giving a reason no one would have learned anything. But because arguments were made against them the orb has for the most part been ruled out as paranormal. At the very least some criterea have been established to validate the few that don't fit the dust argument. But that's a different discussion!
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Close games were exactly what coach Aaron Green wanted for his Oak Ridge boys basketball team, but maybe just not this early.
Close games were exactly what coach Aaron Green wanted for his Oak Ridge boys basketball team, but maybe just not this early.
The Wildcats were taken to the brink deep in the fourth quarter before senior Cory Fagan bailed out his team with a 3-pointer with less than a minute remaining, and he and junior Jaylin Henderson made key free throws to get the win over Knoxville Catholic 58-53 in the season opener for both schools.
"That's what you expect out of your seniors," coach Green said. "To step up and make that shot was huge. For him to step up and say I'm going to step up and make the next one ... I am glad he did."
Fagan, who is normally a hot shooter but coming off of a hand injury, was held scoreless in the first half but finished with 10 points — including five in the final minute of play.
Henderson paced the team throughout the tightly contested game with 14 points.
The Irish dictated play with their offense slowing down the 'Cats (1-0). Oak Ridge took it's biggest lead of the game on an 8-0 run in the second quarter to put them up 22-16 on a layup by Demaurey McClanahan, who got an assist from Henderson, but Oak Ridge could not run away with it. The lead changed and the game was tied 10 times each.
With the game tied at 36 at the start of the fourth quarter, Catholic (0-1) kept drawing contact and putting in free throws but a rare miss by center Chris Cox allowed Fagan to come down the court, get open and hit the 3-pointer on the wing to go ahead by two. A missed field goal later, Henderson hit two free throws, and Fagan iced the game away, hitting three of four at the line, a surprise for coach Green.
Oak Ridge shot 18-of-22 from the free-throw line. Catholic was ever better percentage-wise, shooting 14-of-16.
"In our five scrimmages we've had the last two weeks, we've shot less than 50 percent from the foul line," Green said. "That was the most alarming stat the last two weeks."
Cox and point guard Ryan Henry led Catholic with 16 points. Kyle Anders added 13.
Isaac Merian had 12 for Oak Ridge while Xavier Maddox and Kevin Steen had eight.
The Wildcats will have a week to meld the football players back into the team before traveling to Fulton for a pair of early tests against the Falcons and Knoxville West, in a rematch of last year's Region 2-AAA semifinal game, at the PrepXtra Classic on Nov. 20.
"You feel like you have to start over," Green said. "We will try to focus on us and get better."
Robert Holder can be contacted (865) 220-5508.
Catholic 53, Oak Ridge 58
KCHS- Ryan Henry 16, Austin Rhoades 2, Kyle Anders 13, Joey Cook 6, Chris Cox 16.
ORHS- Demaurey McClanahan 4, Jaylin Henderson 14, Kevin Steen 8, Cory Fagan 10, Nick Bradley 2, Isaac Merian 12, Xavier Maddox 8.