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NHL playoffs: Penguins rally, beat Islanders 5-4 in overtime in Game 3
A crucial victory for the Penguins leaves the Islanders rueing a game they could have won. (Seth Wenig/AP)
For starters, how great was it to see boisterous Islanders fans twirling orange towels in the air at Nassau Coliseum? For too long, their materials of no choice have been white flags.
We can also safely assert that it was a fun game to watch between the heavyweight, top-ranked Penguins and the spunky Isles. Does that mean it was a particularly well-played contest? Does that mean there weren't a few really boneheaded errors by both sides? No and no.
The Islanders got incredibly sloppy and, well, stupid with their play after taking a quick 2-0 lead. Ditto for the Penguins in the third period after they took a two-goal lead of their own into the final 20 minutes of regulation. Ultimately, the Penguins prevailed in OT to claim Game 3 and a 2-1 lead in this opening-round series.
Here are a few more observations from Game 3:
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• The Islanders were off to a great start -- a 2-0 lead within the first six minutes -- after getting the puck in deep and hammering the Penguins' defense to create turnovers. New York's second goal, by Casey Cizikas, came because linemate Michael Grabner nailed Pens defenseman Douglas Murray behind the net and defender Matt Niskanen vacated the front to help Murray. Grabner got the puck out to Cizikas for the easy marker
• With a 2-0 lead, the Isles were given a power-play chance at 7:58 of the first period when Tanner Glass was whistled for roughing. Then things went bad in a hurry for New York. Instead of chip, chase and crash into bodies, the Isles started trying to carry the puck over the blue line and make fancy plays. That didn't work at all. Pretty soon, they got totally off their game and tried to skate with the Penguins. Penalties to defensemen Mark Streit (hooking) and Travis Hamonic (a senseless grab-and-trip of Jarome Iginla just 34 seconds after Streit was sent to the box) led to goals by Iginla and Chris Kunitz all of 19 seconds apart. Tie game.
• Even though John Tavares scored on a brilliant shot to tie it in the third period, his tardy backcheck greatly contributed to Pascal Dupuis' tie-breaking goal with one minute to go in the first period. To me, that was the game's biggest tally, with apologies to Kunitz in OT. If the Isles can get out of that first period even at 2-2, I think they regroup better in the second. Instead, they seemed a bit down on themselves, producing their fewest shots (8) in those second 20 minutes.
• Actually, maybe Douglas Murray's goal was the game's biggest. First off, Douglas Murray? Why in the world was he allowed to skate down into the slot wide open to accept a pass from Evgeni Malkin and bury a shot for a 4-2 second-period lead? The Islanders' defense got too bunched up around Malkin. That's understandable in a sense, but you've got to at least keep someone minding the store in front.
• Despite the mistakes cited above, Evgeni Nabokov was, well, pretty awful in the Isles' net. Pittsburgh produced only 25 shots during the entire game, but five got past the veteran Russian. True, three came on the power play, but Nabby was shaky all day. If not for a couple of crossbar saves, the Pens 'goal output would have been higher.
• Here is pretty much Nabokov's playoff history for you. He's now 41-40 in his postseason career, despite having played on some very good San Jose Sharks teams. He entered Game 3 with a 5.12 goals-against average in this series and it didn't shrink much today.
• About the penalty that led to the power-play winner by Kunitz: yeah, that was a legitimate call on New York's Brian Strait, all right. Strait was about to get beat out of the corner by Sidney Crosby (who had three assists) and had to do something, so he grabbed Crosby's left shoulder and kind of hauled him down. Did Crosby go down pretty easily? Maybe, but the call was the correct one.
• It can probably correctly be said that the Pens stole this one. Iginla's tripping penalty with 8:41 left in regulation of a 4-4 game looked ominous for Pittsburgh with Tavares and Kyle Okposo raising the roof at the old barn in Uniondale with their third-period goals. The Isles again had a man advantage with a chance to go ahead, but their power play let them down as it did all game (0-for-3, while the Pens went 3-5).


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A wind-driven wildfire that threatened homes near Banning in Riverside County that forced evacuations and destroyed at least one home continued to grow Wednesday evening, scorching nearly 3,000 acres.
At least 425 firefighters, 46 engine companies, 16 fire crews, six helicopters and six air tankers were sent to control the 3,000-acre two-headed blaze, which sent up thick towers of smoke.
The massive blaze, dubbed the Summit Fire, was at 30 percent containment as of 7:30 p.m. The fire was 35 percent contained by 9 p.m. and had a "slow rate of spread," according to Riverside County Fire Department's online incident report.
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The blaze was reported at 12:38 p.m. at 10 acres. By 6 p.m., it had grown to consume at least 1,700 acres.
At least one home burned on Mesa Street at Sunset Avenue (map), and about 700 people had been evacuated and moved to aid centers. All evacuations were lifted by 8 p.m., according to Riverside County Fire officials.
At least one firefighter suffered minor injuries while battling the blaze. Fire Chief John Hawkins of CAL Fire's Riverside Unit said the first responder suffered burns to the face.
Regional air quality regulators issued a smoke advisory for the area around Banning, meaning people should avoid unnecessary outdoor activities anywhere smoke can be seen or smelled.
Hawkins said crews from outside Riverside County were called to battle the blaze in the rolling foothills and canyons.
"We are bringing in everything we can to get a hold on this fire," he said, adding that the area had very difficult access.
Hawkins said there are two "heads" to the fire: one north of Banning that is heading west toward an area north of the neighboring city of Beaumont; and another in the rugged foothills headed in the direction of the apple-growing community of Oak Glen.
Winds began to slow down about 6 p.m.
"We're looking a lot better," Hawkins said at the time, adding that the blaze is still "nowhere near contained."
The Banning Police Department evacuated residents on Indian School Lane near Eighth Street. Roads were closed on Wilson Street between San Gorgonio Road and Highland Springs Avenue.
More than 200 families in the Highland Springs Mobile Home Park were also evacuated. Those orders were lifted at 8 p.m.
Banning PD asked residents in the Bench area just north of Banning to remain in their homes because surrounding roads were blocked by fire.
Evacuated residents were ordered to go to the Banning Community Center at 789 N. San Gorgonia Avenue.
An evacuation center for small animals has been set up at San Jacinto Valley Animal Services located at 581 S. Grand Ave. in San Jacinto. A large-animal evacuation center is located at Noble Creek Park, 390 Oak Valley Parkway in Beaumont.
Crews from Riverside County Fire Department and CAL Fire worked with multiple agencies -- including from as far away as Orange County -- to control the wildfire that started near North San Gorgonio Avenue and Summit Drive in Banning (map).
"We had an abnormally early start (to the fire season)," Hawkins said. "This is very concerning."
Areas of Southern California on Wednesday were under a red flag warning, or increased wildfire danger, which indicates a dangerous combination of high winds, hot temperatures and low humidity.
NBC4's Tony Shin, Jacob Rascon and Melissa Pamer contributed to this article.

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ExAblate Conformal Bone System Treatment of Metastatic Bone Tumors for the Palliation of Pain
a study on Bone Cancer
- Eligibility
- for people ages 18 years and up (full criteria)
- Location
- at San Francisco, California and other locations
- Dates
- study startedestimated completion
A study to evaluate the safety and initial effectiveness of the ExAblate 2100 Conformal Bone System in the treatment of pain resulting from metastatic bone tumors.
Official Title
A Feasibility Study to Evaluate the Safety and Initial Effectiveness of ExAblate MR Guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery in the Treatment of Pain Resulting From Metastatic Bone Tumors With the ExAblate 2100 Conformal Bone System
Bone is the third most common organ involved by metastatic disease behind lung and liver [6]. In breast cancer, bone is the second most common site of metastatic spread, and 90% of patients dying of breast cancer have bone metastasis. Breast and prostate cancer metastasize to bone most frequently, which reflects the high incidence of both these tumors, as well as their prolonged clinical courses. Post-cancer survival has increased with improvement in early detection and treatments. As a consequence, the number of patients developing metastatic bone disease during their lifetime has also increased.
Current treatments for patients with bone metastases are primarily palliative and include localized therapies (radiation and surgery), systemic therapies (chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, radiopharmaceutical, and bisphosphonates although the primary goal of the use of these therapies are often to address the disease itself), and analgesics (opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Recently, radiofrequency ablation has been tested as a treatment option for bone metastases [8]. Currently, an off label use of Cryoablation techniques are being tested as another alternative for bone Mets palliation. The main goals of these treatments are improvement of quality of life and functional level. These goals can be further described:
- Pain relief
- Preservation and restoration of function
- Local tumor control
- Skeletal stabilization
Treatment with external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is the standard of care for patients with localized bone pain, and results in the palliation of pain for many of these patients. Twenty to 30% of patients treated with radiation therapy do not experience pain relief [9-13]. Re-treatment rates are generally reported in the range of 10-25%. Many patients with relapsed pain or poor response to initial radiation may be lost to follow up or may not be referred back to oncologists for consideration of re-radiation. In addition to relapse and re-treatment, there is an increased risk of pathologic fracture in the peri-radiation period. The fracture rate reported in radiation studies is generally in the range of 1% to 8%. The hyperemic response weakens the adjacent bone and increases the risk of spontaneous fracture. Furthermore, patients who have recurrent pain at a site previously irradiated may not be eligible for further radiation therapy secondary to limitations in normal tissue tolerance. Hesitation on the part of physicians to use a larger dose may be related to increased long-term toxicity. Larger radiation dose produces a greater risk of complications such as fibrosis of normal soft tissue, which can cause a decrement in the quality of life in cases of life expectancy longer than 6 months. There may also be a greater incidence of acute side effects of nausea and vomiting if the treatment field includes the stomach. The percent of patients experiencing vomiting following EBRT ranges from about 5% to 30%.
A palliative treatment for painful bone metastases that is non-invasive, without long-term toxicity and having minimal complications would be a useful tool for treating physicians and also a beneficial option for patients suffering from painful bone metastases. Results of preliminary studies indicate that ExAblate treatment of painful bone metastases may be a beneficial treatment option [14, 15]. The ExAblate system is a non-invasive thermal ablation device used in the coagulation of various types of soft tissue. The ExAblate system has the potential to achieve the first three of the four previously mentioned goals in the treatment of bone tumors; namely pain relief, preservation and restoration of functional levels and local tumor control [11]. The ExAblate system used in the present study is a technological advance over the ExAblate 2000 fixed transducer system in terms of flexibility of use and reduction of positioning related pain to the patients. The ExAblate system used in this study conforms to the patient's body shape at the location of the bone mets location.
Bone Metastases bone cancer pain palliation metastasis breast cancer lung cancer prostate cancer cancer related pain tumors Neoplasm Metastasis ExAblate 2100
You can join if…
Open to people ages 18 years and up
- Men and women age 18 and older
- Patients who are able and willing to give consent and able to attend all study visits
- Patients who are suffering from symptoms of bone metastases
- One to 3 painful lesions.
- Targeted tumor(s) are ExAblate device accessible and are located in ribs, extremities (excluding joints), pelvis, shoulders and in the posterior aspects of the following spinal vertebra: Lumbar vertebra (L3 - L5), Sacral vertebra (S1 - S5)
- Patients with persistent distinguishable pain associated with up to 3 tumors of which a maximum of 2 tumors will be treated:
o If patient has pain from additional sites that are not planned for treatment, the pain from the additional sites must be evaluated as being less intense by at least 2 points on the NRS compared to the site(s) to be treated.
- Patient with NRS (0-10 scale) pain score ≥ 4 at the targeted tumors (i.e: both tumors targeted for treatment must have NRS ≥ 4) irrespective of medication
- Targeted tumors (most painful) size up to 8 cm in diameter
- Patient whose targeted (most painful) tumors are on bone and bone-lesion interface is deeper than 1cm from the skin.
- . Targeted (most painful) tumors clearly visible by non-contrast MRI, and ExAblate MRgFUS device accessible
- . Able to communicate sensations during the ExAblate MRgFUS treatment
- . At least 2 weeks since chemotherapy
- . No radiation therapy to targeted (most painful) tumors in the past two weeks
You CAN'T join if...
- Patients who either
- Need surgical stabilization of the affected weight bearing bony structure (>7 fracture risk score, see Section 6.9) OR
- Targeted tumor is at an impending fracture site of the weigh bearing bone (>7 on fracture risk score, see Section 6.9).
o Patients with surgical stabilization of tumor site with metallic hardware
- More than 3 painful lesions or more than 2 requiring immediate localized treatment
- The targeted tumor(s) is (are) less than 2 points more painful compared to other non-targeted painful lesions on the site specific NRS.
- Targeted tumor is in the skull
- Patients on dialysis
- Patients with life expectancy < 6-Months
- Patients with an acute medical condition (e.g., pneumonia, sepsis) that is expected to hinder them from completing this study.
- Patients with unstable cardiac status including:
- Unstable angina pectoris on medication
- Patients with documented myocardial infarction within six months of protocol entry
- Congestive heart failure requiring medication (other than diuretic)
- Patients on anti-arrhythmic drugs
- Severe hypertension (diastolic BP > 100 on medication)
- . Patients with standard contraindications for MR imaging such as non-MRI compatible implanted metallic devices including cardiac pacemakers, size limitations, etc.
- . Patients with an active infection or severe hematological, neurological, or other uncontrolled disease.
- . Known intolerance or allergies to the MRI contrast agent (e.g. Gadolinium or Magnevist) including advanced kidney disease
- . KPS Score < 60 (See "Definitions" below)
- . Severe cerebrovascular disease (multiple CVA or CVA within 6 months)
- . Individuals who are not able or willing to tolerate the required prolonged stationary position during treatment (can be up to 4 hrs of total table time.)
- . Target (most painful) tumor-bone interface is less then 1cm from nerve bundles, bowels or bladder.
- . Are participating or have participated in another clinical trial for the palliation of their targeted bone metastasis tumors in the last 30 days
- . Patients receiving chemotherapy or radiation (i.e., to the targeted lesion (s)) within the last two weeks
- . Patients unable to communicate with the investigator and staff.
- . Patients with persistent undistinguishable pain (pain source unidentifiable)
- . Targeted (most painful) tumors size > 8 cm in diameter
- . Targeted (most painful) tumors:
- NOT visible by non-contrast MRI, OR
- NOT accessible to ExAblate device
- University of California San Francisco
San Francisco California 94107 United States
- Stanford University Medical Center
Stanford California 94305 United States
- Status
- in progress, not accepting new patients
- Start Date
- Completion Date
- (estimated)
- Sponsor
- InSightec
- Links
- Sponsor's web page
- Study Type
- Interventional
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The first time that I celebrated beating cancer, more than a decade ago, I bought myself something very special – a ruby ring.
The sparkle made me think about the bright future that lay ahead after getting the all clear.
Now, don't go thinking this was super expensive. After some haggling, it cost me something like £38 in a Turkish market. I wore it everywhere during my time abroad. Its chunky band felt comforting when I was a bit stressed.
But I only realised just how precious it was to me when I was covering the story of a devastating earthquake in Italy. We were staying some distance away from the disaster zone. It was the early hours of the morning and I'd only just gone to bed, when there was a violent aftershock. It was the same strength as the quake itself. My hotel room shook so much that I was convinced I was going to die.
Once it stopped and I'd established that the hotel was safe, I went back to bed. I know that might sound strange but I was exhausted. However I was aware that I might have to suddenly flee the room again.
So I slept with the ring on. It was the only thing in the world I didn't want to lose. After that I was a lot more careful. For years I continued to wear it and I managed to keep it safe.
That was until the end of last year. Around the same time that I had the painful symptoms which led me to be diagnosed with cancer again, the ruby in my ring cracked and eventually shattered. Sadly, I had to stop wearing it.
Fast forward to now and yayyy once more I'm celebrating killing the cancer.
This time I've spent a lot more than £38. I've bought myself a Mulberry handbag . It's something that's been on my wish list for years.
Coming face to face with your own mortality gives you new meaning. You reassess what's important and it changes your perspective. It also told me that I needed a fabulous new handbag in my life.
I didn't actually plan to buy it quite so soon. When I went into the shop with my friend Lynne, I only went to look. Honestly. I saw the one that I loved but I needed to think about it. You can't buy something like this on impulse.
My friend told me to just man up and buy the bag! I didn't need much persuasion.
And so that's exactly what I did.
It's a fantastic feeling to suddenly have something I've wanted for so long. To me it symbolises beating cancer twice. It may be only a bag but it makes me so happy every time I look at it.
Last week me and my bag went to the dentist. You're not allowed any treatment on your teeth while you're going through chemo. Risk of infection and all that. It was lovely doing something normal even if it was a trip to the dentist. Perhaps that's because I didn't need anything too awful.
On the way home we popped into a little shop on a main road. The man behind the counter said he could help me and that I should come back in an hour.
When I did, he gave me back the sparkle that I was missing. The jeweller had found the perfect ruby and fixed my ring.


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The dictionary reports that May Day is celebrated in many countries as a traditional springtime festival. That definition certainly defines this year's Chestnut Hill Home & Garden Festival, planned for Sunday, May 1.
The traditional street fair will be set up along Germantown Avenue between Rex and Willow Grove Avenues, on Sunday, May 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p,m. As usual there will be something old, something new and something NOT blue but green.
Old, but beloved, will be varied vendors, art, music, amusement rides for kids, face painting and activities such as wall climbing, plus plenty of food stations, according to Peggy Miller, of the Chestnut Hill Business Association (CHBA), which is hosting the event.
New this year will be Maypole dancing, said Miller. "Miss Nathalie will demonstrate Maypole dancing in two shows, which the kids will certainly enjoy. This is specially planned because the festival is on May Day.
"Maypole dancing is a historically-based dance that in the past welcomed spring and was originally done every day not just on May 1," according to Nathalie Rovner, of Move and Groove. "It was a way to wake up Mother Nature and also to predict the weather."
She will bring a portable Maypole, with attached ribbons in various colors. "They are petals of flowers and can also predict rain," said Rovner, who will be costumed as a May Queen and explain all this to participating kids from 1 to 1:30 p.m. and 2 to 2:30 p.m. in front of Bredenbeck's at Germantown and Abington Avenues.
"This is an interactive program," she stressed, adding that Move and Groove offers multicultural programs such as Irish and Mexican dancing and Halloween Madness to children in schools and libraries.
Also new at the festival, Miller reported, "is a vertical garden, available at Laurel Hill Gardens, 8125 Germantown Ave. Philip Dominic will have a display at Germantown Avenue and Bethlehem Pike, and show how you can have a 'living wall' with an irrigation system."
The color for the Festival once again is green. "Eco Alley is returning to the Home and Garden Festival. It debuted at last year's festival and was an instant success, with a whole group of sustainable businesses exhibiting their products and services (on Highland Avenue, west of Germantown Avenue).
"Organized by GRINCH (GReenINChestnutHill), Eco Alley will have plenty of family activities including live music by the band, Urban Drawl, and kiddie yoga demonstrations," said Miller.
Besides companies with eco-friendly wares, various environmental organizations will be on hand including Friends of the Wissahickon, Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Pennsylvania Resources Council and Weavers Way. PECO Smart Ideas is sponsoring Eco Alley.
More than 150 home and garden vendors will be set up along Germantown Avenue. Many are returning with yard ideas, garden sculpture, plants, watercolors, jewelry, quilts, toys and clothes for kids, recycled products and more. The Delaware Valley Daylily Society and the American Rhododendron Society will have displays.
New participants include Artista, of Mt. Airy, handcrafted items; Hannah Dee Interiors, of Mt. Airy, interior design; Jeff Kohr, of Mt. Airy, wood turner; Matthew Sharrat, of Mt. Airy, wood worker; Charles Todd, of Mt. Airy Custom Furniture; and Andy McCurdy, of Mt. Airy, Small Garden Irrigation.
Six musical groups will entertain — all back by popular demand, according to Miller. The performances will be by Six Pack, City Rhythm Orchestra, Dukes of Destiny, Melissa Martin & the Mighty Rhythm Kings, Carlos Munhoz and Maplewood Music Studio.
The emphasis on fun for families continues. There will be a free train ride along Germantown Avenue for youngsters. Live animals from Elmwood Zoo will visit and small adoptable ones will be found at the Pennsylvania SPCA booth. Look for beehives and honey-making exhibits.
Food from the restaurants of Chestnut Hill will be available from one end of the festival to the other as well as yummy snacks such as funnel cakes, cotton candy and kettle corn.
Presenting sponsor of the festival is Subaru once again while the returning media sponsor is B101 Radio, which will be on site with games and prizes.
Admission to the festival is free. Parking is available for a fee on Chestnut Hill parking lots. Rain date is May 15 (May 8 is Mother's Day.) For more information, call the CHBA (8416 Germantown Ave.) at 215-247-6696 or visit www.chestnuthillpa.com.


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Rosemary Onion Focaccia
From Thunder Bay, Ontario, Linda Parker confirms, "This bread beefs up any plain dinner. It's great to make on a chilly day because it smells so good and warms the soul."
Total TimePrep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.
Makes2 loaves (8 wedges each)
- 1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided
- 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in the honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Add to yeast mixture. Add the salt, 1 tablespoon rosemary, 1 cup flour and 1 tablespoon oil; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
- Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Pat each portion into a 9-in. circle. Place on a baking sheet lightly coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 35 minutes.
- Brush with remaining oil; sprinkle with kosher salt and remaining rosemary. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts1 slice: 114 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 133mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
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This was really good. I used dried rosemary in smaller amounts as I didn't have fresh. Was short on time, so didn't let rise as long the second rising. Only baked 20 minutes.


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Freebie Fridays is when any fan of our Facebook page can win a great, free, prize!
Winners will be chosen at random but to increase your chances of being chosen, there are a few things to consider:
We have more than 16,000 members in the FiltersFast.com Facebook Family, so how can you stand out to increase your chance of winning?
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- You must LIKE our Facebook page to be considered. Interacting with us through the week gives extra consideration for winning so don't be shy and express yourself!
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Check our Facebook page often for trivia, teasers, and other great content that will be posted daily. Remember, interacting with this content will increase your chances of winning. Winners will be announced Fridays at 3:00 PM EST.


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In 1986, the small private library of Vero Beach was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County. The original collection of approximately 250 books was donated by IRGS. When the new library opened February 1, 1991, the genealogy collection of approximately 3000 books had a separate room with approximately 1000 square feet. Today, there is over 4000 square feet and over 40,000 titles, which includes the outside areas of the department where the microfilm and microfiche collections are located.If you check out your own library, you might just be surprised to find resources you didn't know existed. Vero Beach is the county seat of Indian River County on the East Coast of Florida, It has about 15,000 residents with many more winter visitors every year.
I was recently surprised to find out the extent of the genealogical resources in my own local Maricopa County Public Library. The Library has a special online eResource Center specifically for genealogy. You have to have a library card to use the service, but it has Ancestry.com Library Edition for use in the library, Gale Genealogy Connect, Heritage Quest and ProQuest Obituaries.
The Gale Genealogy Connect site has hundreds of digitized genealogy reference books free through the library. Heritage Quest has more and ProQuest Obituaries lists obituaries going back to 1868 in selected newspapers.
Many local libraries have special collections of local and family history resources. You will never know unless you search the catalog or ask at the library.


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Los Angeles Lakers Basketball Mat
Spot on Value!
For basketball fans of all ages, our Los Angeles Lakers Fanmats basketball rug was made for you. This fun mat features a recycled vinyl backing that keeps it from sliding and surged borders for added durability.
- Estimated delivery date is 10 business days for non-peak times.
- Los Angeles Lakers basketball mat
- Recycled vinyl backing keeps rug from sliding
- Surged borders for added durability
- Officially licensed and chromojet printed in true team colors
- 100% nylon face
- Machine washable
- Imported
- Officially licensed NBA product
- Dimensions: 27" L x 27" W x 0.5" H