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Jefferson apologizes to T-Wolves after DWI arrest - Pioneer Press

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Elimination: Vancouver - NHL.com

Bottom line from the first 20 minutes: While Canada wasn't nearly as territorially dominant as it had been in the first period against the Americans in their group play meeting last Sunday, they were the far smarter team on the ice. Canada limited ...

Bay Area News Roundup - KGO

A tsunami advisory was no longer in effect for the California coastline as of Saturday evening, with no damage reported along the Bay Area coastline despite rising water levels in some areas of the region caused by a massive earthquake in Chile ...

Results tagged “Oklahoma Highway Patrol” from KRMG Local News - KRMG

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The governor and legislative leaders are nearing a final agreement on closing a hole in this year's budget that would include funding to prevent trooper furloughs. Officials say the details of the agreement could be announced as ...

Big Fat Diet a recipe for good health: Doctor - StarPhoenix

ALERT BAY, B.C. -- Greg Wadhams tipped the scales at 291 pounds when he joined a bold dietary experiment in this island village. Today, he's a poster boy for the Big Fat Diet, one of the most extreme dietary interventions for diabetes ever tried in ...

Between spinning and a glorious exit - Daily Sun

It has now become obvious that top spinners are not to be found only in the noble game of cricket. They are traceable, also, in governance. That was confirmed last Tuesday in media reports in which the Minister of External Affairs, Chief Ojo Maduekwe ...

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A look at the new field of palliative care - Philadelphia Inquirer

First in an occasional series. Mary Tole, 74, a vibrant, independent woman until last spring, lay in an intensive care bed at Abington Memorial Hospital in mid-September. For six heartrending weeks, her family had watched as she spiraled downward ...

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What happened to Patrick Burns? - State Journal-Register

No one knows why Patrick Burns snapped. An accountant for the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, Burns lost consciousness and died after Sangamon County sheriff’s deputies arrested him, with the help of Taser shocks, on Jan. 23 ...

Resolved Question: What is the approximate cost of treating rhinotracheitis in kittens?

Someone evil dumped a kitten by the highway this past Sunday night. At first we thought a mother was in the process of moving it to another place so we reluctantly kept our distance, thinking it would have a better chance of survival with its mother. After an hour and a half, no momma kitty came for it. The poor thing didn't even budge. It was WAY too young to be separated from its mother. We took her home. Upon examination, she's 4 weeks at youngest [eyes open, ears raised, walking easily] and 5 or 6 weeks at oldest. She only weighs between 150 - 180 grams. I am theorizing that she was, in fact, separated from her mother way too early [before weaned] and was kept as a pet rather than being a feral cat because she is trusting of humans and delights in human touch. She also blew us away by knowing immediately how to use a litter box and turned up her nose at kitten formula and only wants to eat solid food. We quickly have determined she is ill --- as a result of being weaned from the momma cat too young and having no immune defense or perhaps she was born to an infected mother--- and was probably dumped because someone didn't want to pay for her vetting. NOW the question -- after researching her symptoms we think she has rhinotracheitis due to FHV-1, calicivirus, chlamydiosis, and/or the like. She has thick yellow discharge from her nose, is wheezing, and has a teensy bit of eye discharge. We meant to get her to a shelter today, but found out they are closed on Mondays. We'll be trying to get her in first thing tomorrow. I would love to continue nursing her, but I am really worried seeing as I have two cats of my own. I have little miss kitten quarantined in the garage and am washing my hands and arms each time I feed her. I have been washing her bottle/nipple with boiling water between feedings and have not let our cats come into contact with any blankets / bedding / etc. that the kitten has come in contact with. The main thing I am worried about is that the shelter we take her to will refuse her care because she is sick or because she is too young to treat. If they refuse to take her, I will seek out medical care for her myself. I want to know what kind of costs I can expect. I know our vet charges $55 for seeing the animal, but I'd like to know what tests are performed to determine what kind of viral and bacterial infections she has, what they might cost, and what the resulting medicines might cost. I will do everything I can for her, but I'm short of funds considering that our little terrier recently had to have emergency surgery on his bowels, costing us $2,100 not even a month ago. I really want to take care of her, but I can't deplete all my funds either. I am so distraught about this!! Please, any advice you can offer is welcome!! If anyone knows of any Southern New England animal shelters that could help, please let me know! Also, in case it helps to know: We're bottle feeding her 10 mL kitten formula every six hours and are also letting her eat a few teaspoons of soft kitten food then as well. We're administering water with a syringe so she doesn't get dehydrated and keeping her warm with a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel. She is very lively, alert, and playful which is keeping me hopeful. She's very affectionate and social. I know if she makes it through this, she'll make a great companion to someone special!Also wanted to say: I don't want to take her anywhere that would bring the possibility of euthanasia because she's not adoptable or because it'd be too expensive to help her. Also, if I offer to pay for part of her vet care, will it increase the likelihood that a shelter will take her?THANK YOU SO MUCH to both J C and Summer. Thank you for the web resources, Summer! I contacted a shelter today, but they refused to taker her, so I'm going to continue supportive care and get her to the vet tomorrow while I contact more shelters. more

Resolved Question: Is this a good story so far?

First of all I'm not sure where this story should take place or whether I should put it in some fantasy realm. Yvonne is from a very wealthy and famous high class family. One day an injured man wielding a bloodstained sword stumbles over to one of their gates surrounding the household. The guards refuse to let him in and he falls unconscious. Yvonne, however notices him and makes the guards let her bring him in for medical care. Without telling anyone she brings him to her room and has her personal servant watch him while she fetches the family's live in doctor. However, when she and the doctor get back she sees the servant dead in a pile of blood and the 'injured' man missing. She turns around to the doctor but sees him suddenly fall to the ground dead as well. The 'injured' man goes for her as well but there's a yell outside and he bolts with the guards who were wandering the garden chasing after him. A lot of the household and guards (not all as the premises is huge) are alerted of the intruder but he seemingly disappears and is thought to have escaped as a gate is open and the two guards (the same ones who let Yvonne take the man inside) are dead. The entire family is puzzled over what was the purpose as the only casualties were a servant, a doctor and those two guards besides nothing appeared to be stolen. Yvonne is shook up that she had been tricked to let this man in and denies her involvement as everyone who knew was dead anyway. However, that night when everyone is sleeping, the man sneaks out of his closet hiding place and murders Joe (Yvonne's father and the head of the county). Then the man escapes unnoticed. The next day the blame is being thrown around, accusing the first guard to wanted to abandon the search, the first guard who notices the fake escape route, including those dead guards who were assigned to watch the gate as being in on it or were bribed. Yvonne was no exception. Some thought she was threatened or bribed to work against the family others had no explanation as to what happened. Anyway Yvonne got so scared she ran away. The family was then at odds. Half thought she was threatened or bribed and the rest thought she simply betrayed them and they were hunting for her. She ran far away hoping to forget about everything and start a new life. She meets a family and they take her in thinking she's a runaway from her family who forced her to marry someone she didn't like. She went along with that and made up stories to support that idea. She then falls in love with a man she meets there named Leon. However, years later, she gets notice that the head of the county her family was in before was passing by that area. She sees that that man is the man she let in her family's home years ago. She vows for revenge and wants to let her family know the truth. Unfortunately she also finds out that she is a wanted criminal being hunted and thought to be in cahoots with the real assassin. No one realises that the current head of the county is the real assassin but her. She tells Leon the truth and they together seek for a solution. PS any further ideas? more

Resolved Question: Question about meth addicted mother?

I have a friend that is meth addict. She has two small children, ages 9 months and 4 years old. Both children have separate fathers who are not in their lives and have no plans to ever be. She has a "friend" that lives across the country 2500 miles away and provides her full access to his bank account with a salary of $60,000 a year. He visits once a year for a few days. She lives in a luxurious house which costs $1500 a month, attends school, leaves the kids with sitters 12 hours a day, and does not work. The 4-year-old is attending a preschool program in which they are noticing odd behaviors and seizures (side effects from whatever medications he is on) and they want social services to visit the home for an "inspection". She is attempting to legally refuse the inspection and their other requests for mandated medical attention. When she goes on a binge, she'll have family babysit for 24-48 hour periods. When she crashes and needs sleep, but the kids are up, she'll give them sedatives to incapacitate them or put them to sleep for 16 hours each time every few days. All of her friends are dealers and/ or addicts who generally exchange meth for sex. The "friend" providing her the funds is attempting to gain custody of the children because he was named a godfather, has gotten sober through the 12-step program, and is aware of her downward spiraling addiction. I have not alerted authorities because I have come to a point in my life where I have to accept that this is probably common and when she hits the bottom, it will be done without me getting involved in her affairs; at which point, I hope the children will no longer be harmed. My question is: Why would this man give this woman access to all of his money and a luxurious lifestyle when he knows she is harming her own children, continually argues with him & bosses him around, and is legally going to resist his attempts to help the children?Thank you for the replies. Although I didn't want to get involved, I alerted the child abuse investigators at our local police station. more

Resolved Question: Did you know that expired pancake mix can be deadly?

WARNING IN THE KITCHEN -- Please Read A student at HBHS had pancakes this week and it almost became fatal. His Mom (registered nurse) made him pancakes, dropped him off at school and headed to play tennis. She never takes her cell phone on the court but did this time and her son called to say he was having trouble breathing. She told him to go to the nurse immediately and proceeded to call school and alert the nurse. The nurse called the paramedics and they were there in 3 minutes and worked on the boy all the way to the hospital. He came so close to dying. Evidently this is more common then I ever knew. Check the expiration dates on packages like pancakes and cake mixes that have yeast which over time develop spores. . WARNING ABOUT Pancake Mix (and other boxed mixes) (maybe you already know this, I DID NOT !!) Talk about frightening. . Throw away ALL OUTDATED pancake mix you have in your home, PLEASE! If you don't believe me, read this article and then follow the 'Link' below to SNOPES. Sorry to be the Grim Reaper of bad news, but I would rather have you ALIVE, besides a $2.00 box of pancake mix is NOT worth your life.. P. S. You might want to tell this to your children, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and anyone else who keeps pancake mix in the cupboard. WARNING - READ ON. AND CHECK SNOPES TOO. http://www.. snopes.com/ medical/toxins/ pancake.asp From Snopes: cause of death due to anaphylaxic shock reaction to molds. I recently made a batch of pancakes for my healthy 14-year-old son, using a mix that was in our pantry. He said that they tasted 'funny,' but ate them=2 0anyway. About 10 minutes later, he began having difficulty breathing and his lips began turning purple. I gave him his all ergy pill, had him sit on the sofa and told him to relax. He was wheezing while inhaling and exhaling. My husband, a volunteer Firefighter and EMT, heated up some water, and we had my son lean over the water so the steam could clear his chest and sinuses. Soon, his breathing became more regular and his lips returned to a more normal color. We checked the date on the box of pancake mix and, to my dismay, found it was very outdated. As a reference librarian at an academic institution, I have the ability to search through many research databases. I did just that, and found an article the next day that mentioned a 19-year-old male DYING after eating pancakes made with outdated mix. Apparently, the mold that forms in old pancake mix can be toxic! When we told our friends about my son's close call, we were surprised at the number of people who mentioned that they should check their own pancake mix since they don't use it often, or they had purchased it some time ago. With so many people shopping20at warehouse-type stores and buying large sizes of pancake mix, I hope your readers will take the time to check the expiration date on their boxes. Also, beware of outdated Bisquick, cake, brownie and cookie mixes. more

Resolved Question: Did you know expired pancake mix can be deadly?

Resolved Question: what do you think of this idea to write a story about?

note: none of the things that happen in the book are actually possible. a baby girl, named Corinna, was mutated in the womb and was born without a heart. some incredible doctors gave her a transplant the minute the was born. However, because they were working so quickly, they accidently connected her heart to her nerve in her brain that is very alert, awake all the time. Because of this, Corinna has a sort of "sixth sense" in which whenever there is danger near her, her heart will beat fast. her heart beats faster depending on the severity of the danger, and how close she is to encountering it. Corinna is 16 when the story takes place, and there have been several terrorist attacks in her town. An army discovers this strange power she has, and is threatening to take her away from her family and do medical research on her to try to recreate this strange ability. they even threaten to kill her to steal her heart. Corinna also has problems at home, her father is a workaholic, and her mother is depressed. the happiness of the story comes from Alec, Corinna's boyfriend, who loves her endlessly. what do you think? any suggestions to make it better? i know its a weird idea, but i wanted something original. more

Resolved Question: How do I sue the State of NH for inadequate upbringing and support from the foster care system?

Hello. I am hoping that a lawyer or someone, could help me with this matter. I have been in the foster care system since I was five years old. I lived with a foster family once taken from my parents, however, the story doesn't start there. My biological mother was seeing a man, that was abusive, hurtful and evil. He molested and raped me and my siblings several times. The state was fully aware of what had been done, but no action was ever taken. NO investigation. Nothing! Also, my step father, slapped me rather hard on the back, and i was brought to the police station, but nothing happened. Nothing at all. No investigation. No arrest, nothing. It was clearly child absue. Nothing was done. I was abused physically, that is why i was taken away, but why didn't any criminal action take place against the offenders (my parents)? On top of that I was placed in a foster family, in upper NH. I was being abused, underfed and denied adequate clothing. I was thrown from the top bunk of a bed and other things, that i shall not mention due to the horrifying nature. Iwas taken away from this family due to abrasions found on my neck. Why didn't the state take legal action? CHILD ABUSE IS ILLEGAL! I ws then placed at a group home, where nothing really happened. However, i left just 4 days before september 11, 2001, and went to a new foster family. THis foster family, was evil in every way that counts. I was treated badly. Lied to! Thrown to the floor. Denied the ability to shower with out being watched (and i had NOT been hurting myself or others), the same for when i needed to use the bathroom. PLus ontop of that, i was being forced into an adoption that i did not want. I had only been 11 at the time. YOu can't refuse to be adopted in this state until you are 14. So i freaked out and got myself kicked out. I went to a group home. From here nothing happened, that I want to sue for. However, the next place carries alot. I was placed at a group home in southern NH. Here, I was denied medical treatment in a situation, where you could clearly tell that my wrist had been damaged. It had inflammed, to about twice the size of my arm. It clearly states in the NH laws for teenagers, that medical attention, when seeked out cannot be denied. IT WAS!!!! Also, there was a time, when I was thrown onto the floor, by a man that was fives times my weight! He chipped my two front teeth, which resulted in my teeth sticking in the floor tiling. I was once again denied medical attention, when there was a pool of blood surrounding my face. ALERT!!!! THere wasa time, when i tried to run, it was 24 degrees outside in the middle of a blizzard. I got out and then tried to get back in. They locked all doors, that would allow me access to the building, which could have led to serious medical conditions. I then went to a foster family inthe middle of NH, and left due to fear of being abused. The foster father had a very bad temper. He punched the wall next to my head. He was a drunk and a druggie. Nothing ever happened. No investigation. Nothing!!!! I returned to the grou phome in southern NH. I got into a fight with one of the residence and was denied, the ability to press charges on her, when she started the fight. I was merely reacting with self defense. I left and went to a shelter in Antrim. When here, i was denied adequate education. I was coded Emotionally Handicapped, however, it clearly states in my IEP, that I am too attend a regular high school, with out extra services, unless requested. Due to this, i was put back, in my high school career. I left this shelter and went to another more structured residental facility. At this facility, again, i was denied adequate education. I went to a Special Education School, doing 5th grade work, when i tested HIGH AVERAGE, when given a IQ test, by a certified Doctor, when determining, if i should be coded. I should have been allowed, to attend a regualr high school, but was denied this basic right. This also put me back. The town high school, was a two minute walk, from the residental facility!!!! I then went to a foster family, nothing from here do i want to sue for. I then went to another group home. Here, The state didn't do much to help ME out. The group home didn't do much, at first, either. So from what is stated above, what can i sue for? How much? and How do i go about sueing? p.s. also, ontop of that, i was thrown around from residental facility to residental facility and they denied my right for them to look for a foster family. SO I BY MYSELF, took the liberty to put an ad in the local newspaper, and found a terrific family, that became licensed for me. I have been with them since, and regret nothing about it. The state didn't place me, i placed myself.Well, I agree with the second poster. However, it was the state of NH that denied me medical attention and adequate education! As for sueing, i wouldn't do so until i was 18. Evidence of abuse is still alive. Scar tissue is there (surgery will soon be able to remove this). The state still has pictures on file, which i can legally access, because adults records are open to the entire public. THANKS SO FAR EVERYONE! more

Resolved Question: You be Superman?

Say one day you and Lois Lane are at home enjoying a rare off day from the Daily Planet. You and her are relaxing on the couch watching a movie on TV when suddenly a breaking news alert comes on. It shows that a semi carrying a tank full of gasoline is going the wrong way on the freeway at a high rate of speed. The newscaster says it is believed that the driver is having a medical problem as he is slumped over the steering wheel and that all police efforts to stop the truck have failed. They also say that the truck is heading towards downtown metropolis and that if it isn't stopped, many people could be killed. Tell me first of all how you as Clark Kent would get away from Lois Lane without her finding out your true identity. Then tell me how you as Superman would deal with the situation with the Semi. And it must sound like something Superman would do. Most creative, most detailed answer wins. more

Resolved Question: Off Duty Chicago Officer Killed?

I didn't know him and I'm not part of the Dept...I just do this everytime a officer is down...And in this case...THIS SUCKS!!! Authorities this morning were offering a reward for information leading to an arrest in the slaying of an off-duty Chicago police officer on the city's West Side. The reward of up to $1,000 was being offered through the Cook County Crimestoppers program, according to a police alert. It warned the person or persons responsible "should be considered armed and dangerous," and members of the public should not try to apprehend them. Anyone with information was asked to call 311, the city's information line, Chicago police at 312-744-4000, or Crimestoppers at 1-800-535-STOP. The officer, an 8-year veteran of the department, was shot after getting out of his car in the back of his home in the 2500 block of West Harrison Street at 1:47 a.m., said Chicago Police Supt. Phil Cline. He had just returned home after finishing his secondary job and picking up fast food for himself and his wife, authorities said. The officer was identified this morning by the Cook County medical examiner's office as Jose Vasquez, 34. He was a member of the department's elite special operations section, according to police spokeswoman Monique Bond. After being found in the back of his building, authorities took him to Stroger Hospital of Cook County several blocks away, but he was pronounced dead about 2:15 a.m. "We have a family that's lost a husband and a son," Cline said in a brief statement outside the hospital. Cline said police have no suspects in custody this morning. Police did not say what Vasquez did for a second job. At his home in the Lawndale neighborhood, police had blocked off the area near the three-flat building where the shooting occurred. Neighbor Gabrielle Henderson said she knew Vasquez and his wife from barbecue parties that they had in their backyard last year. She said the couple had moved into the first floor and basement of their building about two years ago. "He was a nice guy, a friend to everybody," Henderson, 18, said in a telephone interview this morning. Henderson said she did not hear anything out of the ordinary this morning until she awoke to police knocking on her door. She said Vasquez owned a red Jeep, which was parked in the back of his building this morning. Police were releasing no further details of the investigation this morning. more