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We purchased our home in November of 1996. The house was built in 1986. One night, about a year and a half after we moved in, during some heavy rains, we ran the dishwasher and washing machine at the same time, followed around 2 a.m. by the water softener. The water backed up into our basement, effectively soaking the carpet in the adjacent bedroom, family room and hallway. We had Roto-Rooter come out to take a look. They ran their power snake down there to check for clogs and, when they finished, told us it looked like the pipe that ran from the floor drain, over to where the main pipe from the house exits to the main sewer, was clean. However, they also said it sagged slightly due to settling of the house and that we should be happy since the pipe was PVC and didn't crack or break like other materials. They didn't think we'd have any other problems as long as we were careful what we put down the garbage disposal and if we put some anaerobic drain cleaner down there once in a while to clean out the sagging area, which we did. About a year later, we had the same thing happen, this time the county sewer people were cleaning out the main sewer pipes near our house. I ran my own snake down there this time and I could not feel a place where there was any sag (of course, I�m not a Pro). We continued the same way, every year since then, with the same old back up problems. Sometimes in the spring; sometimes fall. Doesn�t have to be raining heavily and it doesn�t always come all the way out into the carpeted area, but it�s getting to be a great drag. My question is this, is there some sort of valve or pump that can be put on the floor drain to keep the water out? I�m thinking of getting some new carpeting and I don�t relish the thought of it getting together with sewer water! Thanks!!!
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Drama, Romance
Sikandar Raza is a 14-year-old schoolboy in Kashmir. Ever since his parents were killed by militants 10 years back, he has lived with his aunt and uncle, in a small town in Kashmir. All Sikandar's desires revolve around the happiness of his foster parents, and getting the ball into the goal on the football field.One day, on his way home from a school football match, Sikandar finds a gun lying on the path. Despite admonishments by his newly made school friend, the 14-year-old Nasreen, Sikandar picks up the gun, and thus begins a journey into the darker side of his nature. The quiet yet strong Nasreen becomes Sikandar's conscience keeper. She tries to dissuade him from giving in to the lure of the gun.However, all is not what it seems. Sikandar gets embroiled further and further in situations beyond his control, and people get killed. At first it seems that the happenings occurring alongside Sikandar's predicament are not connected. But, as layer upon layer unravels, it becomes clear that Sikandar is the innocent victim in a game being played out between the militants, the army, the peace bartering politicians and the religious heads of the little Kashmiri town.The pieces of the puzzle come together at the very end, leading to a shocking revelation.
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HOUSTON – It took all the Angels could muster, clutch contributions from throughout the roster, to finally snap the Curse of Bud Norris.
"It's huge that we were able to pull off a win facing Norris," Hank Conger said after Friday night's 4-2 victory over the Houston Astros. "This was a win we really needed, coming off (a sweep in) Detroit and bringing the momentum here. That was huge for us."
The Angels didn't so much beat Norris as outlast him. They managed just one unearned run in his seven innings, as he lowered his ERA to 0.32 in four starts against the Angels, but a handful of clutch performances allowed the Angels to win after he was gone.
Jerome Williams matched Norris, allowing just one run through 61/3 innings. Relievers Dane De La Rosa, Kevin Jepsen and Ernesto Frieri finished the job.
There was the defense, with Mike Trout making a leaping snag of a two-out line drive that saved a run in the seventh.
"I don't know if I ever get surprised by that guy any more," Conger said. "In that situation, with the game on the line, it was unbelievable."
Conger chipped in defensively, throwing out two runners attempting to steal, including one at third that snuffed out a rally with the score tied in the sixth.
Conger also provided the double that set up the go-ahead rally in the eighth. Peter Bourjos then ran for him, and used his speed to take third on a routine fly ball to left-center and scored on a bad throw.
In the ninth, the Angels added two insurance runs on an Erick Aybar bases-loaded single with two outs, an inning extended because Josh Hamilton hustled to beat a force at second.
"Everything from the baserunning to the way we pitched and played defense to the clutch hitting was good tonight," Manager Mike Scioscia said. "You're going to have things you don't execute or don't go your way in a game. Tonight we did the things we needed to do to absorb them."
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The Country Music Awards are tonight. What does that mean? That at 8P on ABC, there will be more cowboy hats and Taylor Swift photo ops than you can shake a stick at. This year's ceremonies will be hosted by Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley, who you can see here lovingly accompanying Little Jimmy Dickens to the microphone. Long live miniature humor novelty country singers!
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A yard sale to raise funds for a mission trip will be held at Desert Edge Christian Chapel on May 16-17 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. To donate items or baked goods, bring them to the church during the day until the sale. For more information contact Pastor Carl Sitterud at 687-2933.
The Relay For Life cancer walk will be held June 20-21 at the Emery High School track beginning at 6 p.m. The survivor's lap will be held to begin the event, and the walk will continue through the night with a luminary lighting taking place after dark. Dinner will be served for $5 and there will be a breakfast in the morning to cap things off. Fore more information call Kristie at 653-2471 or Deanna at 653-2410.
The Division of Wildlife Resources will participate in the celebration of International Migratory Bird Day by sponsoring a waterbird viewing event on May 10 at Desert Lake in Emery County from 8-11 a.m. The event is free to the public and no pre-registration is required. DWR biologists will be on-hand with spotting scopes and binoculars to assist the public with waterfowl identification. For more information, contact Brent Stettler at 435-613-3707 or firstname.lastname@example.com
An ATV permit class will be held May 15 at the old courthouse building beginning at 7 p.m. for ages 8-16 to be legal to drive on public lands. You must pre-register at the Emery County Recreation office located at 75 South 400 East, Castle Dale by May 13. For more information contact Emery County Recreation at 381-2108 or Mark Williams at 381-2493.
The tournament will start at 6 p.m. May 30 at the Complex in Huntington and go all night. The entry fee is $140. Questions and to register call Mark Justice 687-2403 or 687-2234. Entry fees will be donated to the Emery County Relay For Life.
The Emery County Progress is in the process of putting together the senior pages for the graduation edition. If you did not have your photo taken at school and would like to have a photo on those pages, bring one into our office located at 410 East Main Street, Castle Dale. For more information call 381-2431.
The American Legion Auxiliary Post Unit #42 will be holding a bake sale and yard sale at Mayor's Park in Ferron on May 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in conjunction with Armed Forces Day. All proceeds will go towards Operation Home Support which is a program where packages are sent to our men and women who are serving. For more information and to donate items call Dixie at 384-3172 or Laurie at 384-2421.
Two water management workshops will be held on May 8 from 5-8 p.m. at the USDA Service Center in Castle Dale, 1120 North Des Bee Dove Road. For more information cal 381-2381 or 381-2300 ext. 101 or 113. Light refreshments will be served.
Registration will be held May 12 at the Emery County Recreation office for children with special needs dance program. The program will run May 14-15 from 4-5:30 p.m. each day. This program is for children who are physically or mentally challenged. Your child must qualify to participate in this program. For more information contact Emery County Recreation at 381-2108.
The Emery County Relay For Life is asking all Cancer Survivors who would like to be honored at this years Relay to register online at www.events.cancer.org/emerycounty or call Da'Shai Nelson at 749-2296 or Kristi Rasmussen at 653-2471/749-2533.
Huntington Heritage Days will be accepting bids for the rodeo concessions June 27-28. Concessions will include the concession building as well as the Coke wagon comparable on the chute side of the arena. Minimum bid wills start at $250. Send bids to Tory Killian, Box 1248, Huntington, UT 84528.
Huntington Heritage Days rodeo queen contest will b held June 7 at 9 a.m. at the rodeo arena. For information contact Tammy Oviatt at 687-2655 or 687-2264.
Huntington Heritage Days is looking for contests for the Miss Huntington Heritage Days Pageant. Huntington and Lawrence girls ages 6-24 are encouraged to participate. The pageant will be held on June 4. Entry forms will be available at Huntington City Hall. Deadline to enter will be May 28. For more information call Stacy Gordon at 687-2252 or 749-9929.
Huntington Heritage Days is looking for food vendors for July 4. Vendor forms are available at Wards 4x4 or Huntington City Hall. For more information call Tory Killian at 687-9458 or 687-9060.
Huntington Heritage Days parade would like to have your float in our parade. The cash prize for the best float is $100. Parade entry forms are available at Wards 4x4 or Huntington City Hall. For more information contact Rose at 687-2864.
Huntington parents if you have a kindergarten student that has not registered, come in or call 687-9954 Huntington Elementary
For those that live on or near pipeline rights-of-way. The pipeline group will be holding a public awareness meeting open to landowners and farmers who are located or work near a pipeline right of way. The meeting will be held at the Carbon County fairgrounds event center, 393 South Fairgrounds Road, Price, on May 20 at 6:30 p.m. A free buffet dinner will be served for all the attendees from Carbon and Emery counties. To attend this meeting you must register by calling 1-877-933-7370 or online at www.pipelinegroup.com. Pipeline companies sponsoring the meeting are: Questar and XTO Energy Inc.
Festive Fridays, sponsored by Utah State University Extension will be held May 9-Family Reunions and Picnics. Note, the May date is a change from May 2. This class begins at noon upstairs in the courthouse on Main Street in Castle Dale. RSVP to the extension office at 381-2381. This class will cost $2 for lunch and handouts. Lots of ideas for spring and summer fun.
A free four week educational class for anyone interested in diabetes education. Classes will be taught May 8, 15, 22, 29 from 10 a.m.-noon at Active Re-Entry, 10 South Fairgrounds Road in Price. To register call Darlene at 637-4950. Class will be taught by Ellen Serfustini and will contain cooking and educational tips for those with diabetes.
Residents living in and around Huntington are invited to come in for a free screening. The complete screening package now includes a new heart rhythm screening which checks for irregular heartbeat, a major risk factor for stroke. The screening will be on May 13 at 11 a.m. from 176 West 100 North in Huntington. Appointments will begin at 11 a.m. Call 1-800-643-6188 for an appointment.
Artistic recreations of American Indian rock art that are masterpieces in their own right. The show can be seen at the museum art gallery through June 2008. General admission charges apply.
Moab's first annual antique mart will be held on June 28 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. This event will be held in Swanny Park. For more information contact Janie at 1-719-671-1164.
Emery County Recreation is registering teams for womens slow pitch softball and mens slow pitch softball. The mens league will be a metal bat league. All forms must be returned to the Recreation office no later than May 16. Full registration fee must accompany the form. You may pick up a form at the Recreation office, 75 South 400 East, Castle Dale, or go to www.emerycounty.com/rec to download a form. For more information, contact the Recreation office at 381-2108.
Wanted, lady golfers of all ages to attend the opening social May 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Millsite Restaurant. A light dinner will be served. See ya there.
Nominations will be accepted for Utah's outstanding older worker for 2008 until June 1. An online nomination form or a printed nomination form can be accessed at www.experienceworks.org. Nominees or applicants must be 65 years of age or older, a resident of Utah, currently employed, and working at least 20 hours each week for pay. The search for America's oldest worker for 2008 is also under way, as is the search for outstanding employers of older workers. For more information about Home Instead's services visit www.homeinstead.com.
To donate DVDs to veterans who otherwise do not have access to them, visit www.dvds4vets.org. For more information call Laurance at 1-914-835-3673.
The Senior Wheels USA Program makes available power wheelchairs to senior citizens and the permanently disabled at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. If the patient's need is for use in the home, call for more information to see if they qualify. Call toll free 1-800-246-6010.
Bible talks are being held at the Log Place in Price at 150 North Hospital Drive on Sunday from 5-6 p.m. and Thursday from 7:30-8 :30 p.m. until May 11. No collections being taken. For more information call 435-668-6113.


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Apply now for seat on West Allis School Board
West Allis - Residents of the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District who are interested in filling the seat on the School Board left vacant by the resignation of George Sotiros may apply until 4 p.m. July 13.
The appointee will serve until the April 2013 election.
School Board President Susan Stalewski is asking applicants to submit a written biography, including employment history and any involvement in local public schools.
Applications should be mailed to or dropped off at the Educational Administration Center, 1205 S. 70th St., 5th Floor, West Allis, WI 53214, Attention: Susan Stalewski, board president.
Candidates may be called upon to meet with the board.
Crazy Horse closes temporarily
West Allis - Crazy Horse, 9440 W. National Ave., temporarily closed voluntarily June 16 and will remain closed through June 30, under an agreement the owner reached with the city of West Allis that was taking action against the tavern because of some police incidents.
The most serious incident was a conviction in municipal court last fall for allegedly allowing a woman who was an underage drinker in the tavern after closing in 2010, said assistant city attorney Jenna Merton. That conviction is being appealed in Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
The other two incidents were fights - one inside and the other outside the bar, both in 2011, Merton said.
Although not admitting any wrongdoing in any of those incidents, the owner stipulated that the city had enough grounds to close the bar down for a while, Merton said.
When it reopens, the bar will be under new management and a new name, Rhino.
Richlen resignation opens up School Board seat
Greenfield - David Richlen has resigned from the Greenfield School Board because his family is moving to Franklin.
The family, which is expecting a third child in November, decided that their house in Greenfield is too small, Richlen explained. They want to move to Franklin to be closer to grandparents.
"I enjoyed being on the board," Richlen said Tuesday.
His term expires in April 2013 when an election will be held to fill a new three-year term.
Because the School Board may appoint someone to serve until then, the board is asking for anyone wanting to be considered for appointment to submit a written letter of interest and is strongly encouraged to include a resume with qualifications to Cathy Walsh, School Board Clerk, School District of Greenfield Board of Education and Administration Center, 4850 S. 60th St., Greenfield WI 53220
Applications may be mailed or dropped off no later than 4 p.m. July 16.
Board member backs putting meeting info online
Greenfield - Making the actions of the Greenfield School Board more transparent by putting background information for board agenda items on the district's website was suggested by board member Cathy Walsh on Monday.
"It would help people decide if they want to attend the meetings," Walsh said.
She noted that many districts and municipalities already provide background documents and some also stream meetings on the Internet.
"These kinds of things really help the public understand what's going on," Walsh said.
In her 18 years on the board, one of the major complaints she has heard is that people feel that decisions have been slid past them and that they have been left out, Walsh said.
"The more information we provide, the less criticism," she said.
Walsh brought up the possibility during a discussion of the city's website provider contract, so it was not on Monday's agenda. But Walsh said she would push for a full School Board discussion.
Board doesn't adopt social media restriction
Greenfield - The Greenfield School Board on Monday decided against a policy that suggested staffers cannot post inflammatory or detrimental messages about the schools on social media.
"We shouldn't be going there," said board member Cathy Walsh.
The policy tries to regulate employees' personal private use of social media, Walsh said, adding that the policy might be hard to enforce anyway.
"I would have a hard time saying who decides what's inflammatory," she said.
The policy was suggested so that school officials could do something about inflammatory postings that can bring disruptions to the schools, said Superintendent Conrad Farner.
"It's one more way to minimize disruption to the learning environment," he said.
Instead, the district will give written warnings alerting staff members that their use of social media is not acceptable.
Fashion Bugs slated to close
Fashion Bug, a low-priced women's clothing chain, will soon close in West Allis, Greenfield and elsewhere, the Associated Press has reported.
Charming Shoppes Inc., which owns the 600 Fashion Bug stores nationwide, has been purchased by the Ascena Retail Group Inc., which said it would close the stores by early 2013. Ascena is keeping other parts of Charming Shoppes.
Fashion Bugs are located at 10282 W. National Ave., West Allis, and at 4260 S. 76th St., Greenfield.
Town Hall meeting set on county budget plan
West Allis - A town hall meeting on Milwaukee County's proposed 2013 budget will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 14 at the City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave.
Accommodations will be made for those with disabilities who call (414) 278-3932 (voice) or (414) 278-3977 (TTY).
Local dancers national champions
West Allis - The junior elite group of the Dance Repertoire, 2028 S. 114th St., won first place in the Legacy National Dance Championships held on June 17-20 in the Wisconsin Dells.
The group performed a musical theater piece, "Luck Be A Lady."
Studio owner Debbie Berry won the Best Choreographer Award for her choreography of that dance.
Dance Repertoire was one of only two dance studios in Wisconsin to compete at this competition, which featured more than 20 top studios from around the country.
Wild Bill's Saloon to close after 22 years
West Allis - After 22 years in West Allis, Wild Bill's Saloon, the bar that has been the quintessential "corner bar," with the sound of dice hitting the bar and the jukebox blasting, will close after close of business Friday.
The same bar that many wouldn't step foot in was home to many who didn't see a need to ever go anywhere else, said proprietor Bill Savage, known affectionately as Wild Bill to some and by less amicable monikers to others.
Known throughout West Allis for his tell-it-like-it-is attitude, his opposition to the smoking ban, and his championing of conservative causes, Savage said he had a clientele from both sides of the aisle.
"I had a great time, met some really great folks and have no regrets; it's just time to close this chapter of my life." Savage said.
He works in Madison and his junior high son is just getting into sports and Savage said he wants to have time to coach him.
He hopes to sell the bar at 1454 S. 92nd St., which would then reopen under another name.
Parent group gives $11,257 for SMART Boards
Greenfield - The Maple Grove Elementary School Student Parent Teacher organization brought up their contribution for SMART Boards to $19,236 with Monday's donation of $11,257.
SMART Boards are computer-connected interactive boards that are used like blackboards.
The group did many fundraisers.
"It's really good to see this kind of involvement. Thank-you very much," Greenfield School Board member Pam Sierzchulski said to a director of the group Monday, when the School Board accepted the donation.
"It certainly will be a help to our students," said board member Don Carlson said.
Edgewood Elementary named School of Merit
Greenfield - Edgewood Elementary School, 4711 S. 47th St., was selected by the Wisconsin Positive Behavior Intervention Supports Network as a School of Merit for its implementation of PBIS.
Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports is a systemic approach to proactive, schoolwide discipline. The Wisconsin PBIS Network is an initiative funded by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. PBIS is currently in approximately 40 percent of Wisconsin schools.
Edgewood Elementary was one of 114 schools statewide to be recognized as a School of Merit for the 2011-12 school year.
Project proposals asked for possible 2013 funding
West Allis - The West Allis Department of Development is accepting applications for Community Development Block Grant funding for next year.
The application and instructions are available on the city's website at www.westalliswi.gov/index.aspx?nid=395.
A project must either benefit low- and moderate-income persons or help eliminate slums or blighting influences or meet an urgent need. Projects must also address a priority need designated in the city's Five-Year Consolidated Plan. Those priorities are a) redevelop abandoned industrial sites; b) improve amenities for low- and moderate-income residents and increase business opportunities in a neighborhood commercial district and the Downtown Business District; c) facilitate retention and expansion of jobs that provide family-supporting wages; d) promote school-to-work transition and/or vocational training programs; and e) maintain quality social service programs benefiting low and moderate income and elderly persons.
Requests should be returned to the department by 4 p.m. July 13. More information is available from Patrick Schloss, (414) 302-8468, or Kristi Johnson, (414) 302-8463.
Helmet giveaway declared successful
West Allis - More than 60 families participated in the West Allis Health Department's annual Bike Helmet Give-Away June 6 and the department is calling the day a success.
Bicycle helmets were properly fitted for 98 children, who were instructed to wear their new helmets when riding on anything with wheels such as in-line or roller skates, skateboards, scooters and even small tricycles. Parents also were shown how the helmet should be placed to assure protection.
- In brief, July 7: Gun control, gourmet store, home for the poor
- In Bief: Free meals, fire, mural, fatal, FBI, brewery
- Fresh Thyme Farmers Market coming to 84 South development in Greenfield
- In brief: Reward, state fair deals
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More Than 100 Former NICU Families Attend Reunion: "A Room Full of Miracles"
"It's a room full of miracles." That's how Amy Smith described the 2012 NICU Reunion, held June 2 at The Nebraska Medical Center as her infant son Maxwell slept in her arms.
The annual reunion is a chance for families to reconnect with each other and with the nurses who helped care for their babies while they were in the NICU.
"The parents often send us pictures so we can see how the babies are progressing," said Beverly Thomas, RN, a NICU nurse who just celebrated her 25th anniversary at the medical center. Thomas said events like this are one of the reasons she became a nurse. "It's so rewarding to see these children who we struggled with and helped through the toughest parts of their lives. It's so rewarding."
"It's awesome to be here," said Mario Smith, whose son Myles went home from the NICU just a few months ago. "He was very sick there for a while. But he had such excellent care here. That's the main reason we're here today; just to come back and see everyone and show how much we appreciate all the care."
Smith and his wife Lexi were also able to reconnect with friends they made in the NICU; friends whose infant son was suffering from the same rare condition as Myles.
"This was the first time they've really seen each other," said Aubrey Paulsen, the mother of Myles' little friend Christian. "We became friends. We always had someone there who understood what we were going through. We cried and hugged a lot."
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Will Ferrell's surprisingly tame New York loft
The Manhattan home of celebrated funnyman Will Ferrell is a sophisticated yet relaxed family haven, outfitted with classic modern furnishings and lively contemporary art. Read the full story on the Architectural Digest website. | Text by Samuel Cochran | Photography by William Waldron | Produced by Michael Reynolds
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Yea I know .... your all getting fed up with questions about bluetooth connections but I cant find an answer to my issue so hopefully someone can help.
My x10 connected to my parrot (car) no problem initially, and to my laptop,,, however now it keeps telling me its paired but wont connect. I know its definitely not the parrot as other phones are connecting to it no problem,,, (other x10s) I upgraded to 2.1 and was assured by SE that this should solve the problem..... but it didnt. Ive also been advised to remove the battery and sim from the phone then replace them and that this would resolve the issue..... but it didnt. then i was advised to always have my bluetooth switched off and only turn it on when Im need it to connect,,,, tried this and waheyyyy it connected.... once!!!! and back to not connecting again.
Please please is there a solution to this as I do love my phone but its imperative that I am able to use it while in car due to the travelling I do for my job.
same problem here mate ! i had another x10 which was facing the same issue i got a new one and still the same thing i think that its more likely a software problem tho ! let's hope we will find someway to fix this because it sucks that we cant use something we pay for !
Yea,,, Im getting quite worried by all the negativity on the forums about the x10 but seriously this is the only problem I have with it so fingers crossed. Cheers for your reply kind sir
X10 has two separate settings in the bluetooth menu....one to turn on bluetooth.....this will pair your devices together.
The other setting is quite commonly over-looked. DISCOVERABLE MODE
You must make your device "discoverable" or you can not actually connect anything to it (pairing is NOT connecting)...be quick, though. it only stays discoverable for 120 seconds....after this if you have not connected the two you must enable "discoverable mode" again
Interesting problem have you attempted to master reset your Parrot bluetooth device? this will remove an previous connections on your bluetooth device and ensure the issue is not a result of a corrupt connection or conflict with a previously connected device, Normally the master reset instructions would be in the user guide for the bluetooth product or alternatively via the manufacturers support site.
Once you have completed the reset of the bluetooth device attempt to pair your X10 and test connectivity, if this does not provide a solution please post your bluetooth product model and manufacturer and i will see what additional information I can find.
Hi, sorry its taken me so long to get back to you on this subject,,,, so far Ive been unable to find any information regarding how to reboot my handsfree kit
Its the Parrot MKi9000 kit I have,,, it did connect no problem initially but now shows "paired but not connectin".... Ive tried just removing the battery from kit for a while, didnt work, Ive tried removing the battery and sim from phone,, didnt work, Ive made my device discoverable, Ive unpaired it,,,, all good advice from fellow users but none of them working for me. This has been ongoing before I updated to 2.1
Please help me sort it if you can or Im going to have to put out money on a different handset
Many thanks
I can see that Parrot has listed the phone as compatible with your Parrot device so we would have to believe that it's also compatible with the phone using Android 2.1.
I suggest that you try to reinstall the phone software using PC Companion.
If the problem remains I suggest that you contact Parrot support to check if they have made any tests with X10 using the 2.1 system or if they maybe have any application you could install on the phone.
Try below:
1. go to bluetooth settings on phone
2. Find your device
3. Keep pressing on display
4. On the appeared menu choose "dispair"
5. try to serach again your device and pair it again . Should work.
Guess i am aprroaching too late...
Even i am facing the same problem....sort of......earlier i cld easily transfer all my files frm my PC to my Xperia X10 but now it says "Abort FTP operation"....."No services found"....
i even opted fr Factory Reset but all in Vain.....
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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Tiger Woods has won at three of his favorite haunts this season — Torrey Pines, Doral and Bay Hill.
He's in an ideal spot to win his fourth event this year on a track that has haunted him in the past — the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass.
Greeting him for the third round, however, will be someone who has been an irritation at times and hasn't always been a friendly face — Sergio Garcia.
LEADERBOARD: The Players Championship
The two set up a Saturday showdown with stellar Friday morning play in the second round, providing fans an 18-hole dual instead of the career rivalry the golf world started hoping for in 1999 when Garcia was known as El Nino and Woods was approaching his height of powers.
But basically, there hasn't been much of a rivalry, at all, over the years. Woods, of course, has 14 majors, Garcia zero. The two have been paired or grouped 19 times in 12 tournaments, starting with the first two rounds of the 1999 Masters. Woods is 12-3-4 in those matchups, including a 6-0 mark on the weekend. Woods also has won eight of the 12 tournaments the two were paired or grouped for at least one round. And in the last 10 rounds they shared, Woods is 23 under par while Garcia is 6 over.
The two, who are cordial to one another but don't phone or text for dinner plans, had long left the golf course when the final pairing was played out. Woods, the world No. 1, who counts just one Players Championship among his 77 PGA Tour victories and has just one top-10 since winning here in 2001, looked like he loved the Stadium Course for the second day in a row as he fired a second consecutive 5-under-par 67 Friday in the Tour's showcase event.
Sitting at 10-under 134, Woods is looking up at just one player — Garcia. The 2008 Players champion made seven birdies in a nine-hole stretch, including five in a room starting at No. 2, to fire a career-tying best 65 in the Players Championship to finish at 11 under.
Kevin Chappell (66), 2009 Players champion Henrik Stenson (67), and Lee Westwood (66) are at 9 under.
Roberto Castro, who tied the course record with a 63 in the first round, shot 78 to fall to 3 under. Rory McIlroy, who shot 66 in the first round, shot 72. Masters champion Adam Scott followed up his opening-round 69 with a 68.
Missing the cut of even-par 144 were, among others, Phil Mickelson, Rickie Fowler, Ernie Els, Graeme McDowell and Vijay Singh, who brought a lawsuit against the PGA Tour on Wednesday.
"Even though, over the years, I haven't played my best here, I've still won here. Twice, technically," Woods said, alluding to his U.S. Amateur win here in 1994. "I know how to get around this golf course. This course, more than most, really tests every facet of your game. You have to drive the ball well. You have to hit your irons in the correct spots, and if you don't hit your irons in the correct spots, you're going to have some really funky up-and-downs.
"It's about trying to manage the ball in the correct spots, and I've done that the first two days."
Woods, who broke 70 in the first round for the first time in his Players career and finished with two consecutive rounds in the 60s for the first time since 2004, finished with a birdie, one of five on the day to go along with an eagle from 20 feet on the second hole. In ideal conditions — smooth greens, little wind, modest heat — Woods was rarely in trouble and made two bogeys.
"You just have to come here playing well, and I just thought what I've done so far this year has been pretty good and better than most," Woods said. "I think that I was headed in the right direction coming into this week. I played well at Augusta. My last two weeks of practice have been really solid and I came in here with some confidence.
"I felt like I warmed up really well today. I hit a lot of good shots this morning, and I felt like I hit the ball well all day. I hit the ball really solid, even though I missed a couple left, I missed a couple right, but I really hit them flush, and that's always a good sign. … I'm pleased with every facet of (my game). I feel like I'm driving it well, hitting it well with my irons, my distance control is good, short game is really solid, and I'm making my share of putts."
Garcia certainly made his share. After getting nearly nothing out of his game at the start — "I gave myself chances but couldn't make a putt," Garcia said — one finally dropped on No. 16, his seventh hole of the day, and another on No. 18. And he was off to the races with birdies on six of his last eight holes.
"I actually thought that the one on the last was going to go in, too," Garcia said. "I hit it exactly where I wanted, but unfortunately it just didn't break to the right. … But yeah, I made one on 8, and one on 6 and 5 and 4 and 3 and 2.
" … I got on a great run there."
The run started with a birdie from 14 feet on the second. He followed with birdie putts of 7, 8, 19 and 26 feet. Then he canned a 40-footer on No. 8.
"Everything seems kind of clearer in your head when you're putting well," Garcia said. "You seem to see the break. You seem to feel like everything is a little bit easier, a little bit smoother, and you hit the putt and it manages to go in. It's good to enjoy them. Unfortunately if it was easy we would have plenty of those, but it's not. You enjoy them while you have them."
Westwood is enjoying himself at The Players — a rarity. He has as many missed cuts (3) as he does top-10s, and he has a T22, T38, T48 and last year's T61 on his record. He hasn't made a bogey so far this week.
"I've played here before I think I was 10-under after two rounds. When there's no breeze around here and it's soft, then you can score, but I wouldn't say it was by any means easy out there," Westwood said. "You have to play well and hit a lot of fairways so you can attack the flags.
"I'll see if I can keep doing that."


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I'll be Amaimon! >:O
Go see if you were right. :3
Let's get this party started.
Awesome... Im to lazy to pick someone, though.. but this is definitely a kick-ass manga..
Have you finished CH 14 translations then queenie? o.O so now its the lazy other jac members (someone like me :() to typeset it? Or has it been cleaned yet?
Going as fast as I can!
Have some updates. Feel free to make any proofreading changes! XD
Partial script for chapter 15;
-Sorry, Ni-san, but you're going to be late!
-Shura-san is already waiting for you, so hurry up and...
Text: The harried younger brother, Yukio, and the absent older bro, Rin...?
-...Where on earth did he...?!
SFX: *Beep* *Beep*
SMS: From: Shura
To The Scaredy-Cat Four Eyes
-Sorry, gonna be a bit late. Had to go grab some props.
-I'll be leavin' it to yew, Scaredy. <3
-From Shura-sama.
-Every single damn one of them...
Text: The Exorcist's path
-is long and arduous...!?
-Chapter 15: Every single damn one of them.
-Kazue Katou
-Oh, hey Ma. / Yeah, I'm just at the hospital now. / ...Yeah, Bon's doing well...
-Koneko-san had surgery yesterday and is still hospitialized. / He fractured his left forearm so it looks like it'll take 4 – 5 weeks for it to heal.
-But he'll probably be released within the week...
-Police are appealing for witnesses of yesterday's forest fire, which occured at the True Cross Academy Tokyo Campus...
-...So you ain't worrying about your own son!? / So mean, Ma.
-I broke two ribs too! I can hardly breathe, ya know! / ...Yeah, yeah, more important than that, Bon?
-Ah... about Bon's hurt throat...Well...
-I'd say he's hurt emotionally more than physically…
-...Well, anyway, how's everything in Kyoto on your end?
-Are you serious?
-Here goes nothing...!
-Greetings all!!
-There's hardly anyone here...
-Hey... where are the Kyoto Trio?
-They're still resting at the hospital. / And Miwa-kuns undergoing surgery…
-Oh, / I see!
-I hope nothing goes wrong.
-Wh-What's up? / Don't tell me ya still find me scary?
-So here he is!
-You're wrong!!
-Whaaat!? Then why are you so angry?! / Will you only be happy if I say I'm sorry or somethin'!?
-T-That's not it! / Apologising…? I don't want you to do anything like that…
-From today onwards Okumura-kun will be attending a different curriculumn, so please come with me.
-Huh? I am?
-Excuse me, Yunokawa-Sensei. Please continue with the lesson.
-Yes, yes.
-I'm sorry for interrupting, everyone.
-...You all know, don't you. / Uhm... that is to say, you all know about Okumura-kun actually being Satan's child, yes?
-Well... you are shocked, right?
-When we teachers heard about it in April, we were also... pretty shocked.
Text: I thought Sir Pheles was joking.
-Well, if by any chance, / Rin Okumura is strange or if something happens, we do have some safety measures in place.
-Just get away as quickly as possible for the time being, / And report it to us or any nearby Exorcists.
-...Now then, turn to page 33 of "Basic Mashou Coping Measures"....
-Okumura-kun... No,
-"Rin Okumura" is...
-the child born of a human woman Satan's possessed body impregnated roughly 15 years ago.
-He inheritied Satan's blue flames.
-...Um...Okumura-sensei...isn't it true that.../ You're Okumura-kun's older twin brother, right?
-I didn't inherit any flames.
-I undergo daily check-ups, / but suprisingly enough, I'm just your average human.
-By sealing Rin Okumura's flames inside "Koumaken",
-He was raised as a relatively normal person for the last sixteen years.
-However, Koumaken can no longer hold his flames in check. His power was awoken approximately 3 months ago.
-...Until then, Rin was brought up without any knowledge of who he really was...
Text: Three months ago...
Text: Oh. I get it now...
Bubbles, top right to left:
-What is it you really want to do...?
-...Friends, then?
-I just...didn't know that you were a nice person really.
-I...I'm not a demon! / Okay, so I'm not human either, but... / Don't just go deciding things like that!!
Text: So back then...
Text:That's what he meant...
-Why? / What was he raised for?
-To be frank, I don't understand it either.
-Sorry, but that's all I know about this.
Text: Yuki-chan just...
Text: quickly spoke about Rin as if it was another one of his lessons.
-Tch! Hey! / *cough* *cough*
Text: Even though I...
-was so close to the two of them, I knew nothing.
Text: Nothing...
-They won't let you act on your own anymore, Nii-san. / You mustn't go out without our permission...!
-...That's what I wanted to talk to them about...!
-And what's with Shiemi...! / Nrrrghhh!! / What am I gonna do??
-...It was the first time I'd seen Shiemi-san get angry at someone who wasn't a member of her family.
-Nothing, nothing. / This is your new curriculumn.
-Ooh, sanks.
-Go in.
-We've reserved the Training Room for you.
-Shura-san will be arriving soon so just wait patiently for....
-What's this? / A batting machine?
-Please select a mode.
Button, top; Start
Buttons, left to right; Easy Medium Hard Samurai
-...It's a training machine which simulates a battle with plenty of small fry...
-Oooh... sounds cool...!
-You've selected "Easy Mode".
-Looks like you've been pissed for awhile now, dude.
-Play will begin in 10 seconds.
-...I'm not angry...
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October 11, 2013
CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn today congratulated all of Illinois' 21 nationally recognized 2013 Blue Ribbon Schools while at Queen of Angels Catholic Elementary School in Chicago. Today's event is part of Governor Quinn's agenda to give every child the opportunity for a high-quality education.
"It is my distinct privilege to congratulate our state's Blue Ribbon Schools and to celebrate with the students at Queen of Angels," Governor Quinn said. "This award is a top honor for our high performing schools and is a direct reflection of our hard-working teachers and principals. We are proud of every Blue Ribbon School across Illinois."
Every year the United States Department of Education selects public and private elementary, middle and high schools where students perform at very high levels or where significant improvements are being made in students' academic achievement. This year, 12 public and nine private Illinois schools were chosen for the educational honor.
"The students and staff at these schools work hard to show high performance and improvement and should be proud of this honor," State Superintendent of Education Christopher A. Koch said. "They are among a select few that have been singled out for the award and their communities should be proud of what they are achieving."
Illinois' 21 National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2013 include:
Queen of Angels is one of only 50 private schools in the nation to earn a National Blue Ribbon for 2013. To earn the award, Queen of Angels students placed in the top 15% in the nation in both math and reading standardized tests in 2013.
On September 24, United States Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced the 286 award-winning schools will be honored at a recognition ceremony on Nov. 18-19 in Washington, D.C. In its 31-year history, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has recognized nearly 7,500 of America's schools.
Governor Quinn has been leading a strong education agenda to build a brighter future for all Illinois students. In 2011 the Governor signed landmark education reform laws that gained national attention. These reforms have improved school report cards, so that parents are empowered with more information about the schools that educate their kids and also set clear benchmarks for teacher evaluation and put performance above tenure. In August, he enacted a new law that lowers the compulsory school age for students in Illinois in order to ensure all children have the opportunity to build a solid foundation for academic achievement and to help combat truancy.
RAW TAPE: Governor congratulates Illinois' 2013 National Blue Ribbon Schools.
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The Gospel according to Mark 10:32-45
At that time, Jesus taking the twelve again, he began to tell them what was to happen to him, saying, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and deliver him to the Gentiles; and they will mock him, and spit upon him, and scourge him, and kill him; and after three days he will rise." And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him, and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." And he said to them, "What do you want me to do for you?" And they said to him, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory." But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?" And they said to him, "We are able." And Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared." And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant of James and John. And Jesus called them to him and said to them, "You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
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TIJUANA, Mexico – Canada blasted out of the gates at the junior women's NORCECA volleyball championships on Monday with a straight sets victory over Costa Rica in its opening round robin match.
The Canadians, represented by the national 18U champions Brandon Tri-Star Storm, took the match 26-24, 25-18, 25-21 in 76 minutes. This Tri-Star Storm squad has been together for two years and was also the Canadian National Champions in the 17U division in 2009.
Left side Lisa Barclay led the Canadian attack with 14 points while Jennifer Dixon added 11 and middle Erika Buchanan 10. Barclay also led all players with seven digs while Brittany Habing and Samantha Hutcheson produced three service aces each.
"The girls got stronger and stronger as the match progressed," said Canadian head coach Derek Richels. "They had an outstanding defence and we just had to keep on swinging. This was our first international match and we gained a lot of confidence."
The other Canadian team members are: Angelica Quiring, Meaghan Robertson, Courtney Roberts, Sarah Didychuk, Samantha Hutcheson, Chloe Reimer and Mary Thomson.
Canada is in Pool A with the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica. Canada's second and final round robin match is Wednesday against the Dominican. The top-two in each of the three pools advances to the playoffs. The quarterfinals are July 8, the semis July 9 and the final July 10.
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Shockwave has been in Havelock for years. Each month, the Wrestling group holds a match at the Havelock Recreation Center. Matches are held for charity or for sport.
"We try to use everything we can, even our bodies to help out the community as much as we can." said Garrett.
The match, coming up on February 23rd, will debut three new woman wrestlers, Dementia, D'Rose, and Sonic Boom. It will also feature Shockwave's youngest local girl Katie Taylor, A.K.A. Pure Perfection. Taylor has high hopes.
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Both have merits. I like a park with several 10 to 15 min attractions several different themes that are well explored. One large attraction does well also but the pacing must be closely monitored to keep the energy up.
Allen H
Is is better to have a haunt broken into smaller themed ones or one continuous one? Or is there no difference just preference?
Both have merits. I like a park with several 10 to 15 min attractions several different themes that are well explored. One large attraction does well also but the pacing must be closely monitored to keep the energy up.
Allen H
Its best in my opinion to have multiple haunts. WHY, its the only way you can get alot of patrons through. If you have one house, the lines of people go on forever and some might wait an hour or two but other people will just leave. If your looking to get the most numbers possible through your attraction. It a must to go multiple...
Thank You,
What's a good size limit then 5k sqft?
How do you claim having multiple haunts if their all stacked back to back to back? Largest haunt in my area claims 4 haunted houses and 2 wooded trails. One trail is a path with not much on it and I dunno where the other one is???
We have a haunted train ride and I am looking for other things. Does anybody think something like a paintgun shooting gallery( shooting at Zombie picture targets) would go over ? Also, what is included in a pitch black haunt, are they any good. Thanks for the help.
Its my opinion that multiple haunt could be concieved as better value. You get 4 smaller for X dollars, where a larger one would be same length, but cost more.
I prefer the large scale haunted house with multiple themes within; it's like 5 smaller haunted houses but the [mood] doesn't get broke. Going in and out of multiple attractions seems to diminish the overall anticipation by being able to catch your breath. There's nothing like that 'initial' adrenaline of waiting to enter the attraction for the first time. I don't think you really ever get that 'initial' feeling back again to the same level having to jump back in line 3-5 times. My customers enjoy a full 23-26 minute uninterrupted experience; never really getting the chance to re-group themselves and gain an awareness of reality. However, well-trained actors and casting directors are vital for good patron flow.
Pitch black haunts or mazes tend to be maybe 20 by 30 open rooms with actor employing night vision goggles. There might be furry textures on the wall, people in black half standing in the way and moving to do it again. Or it might be a walled maze that one has to feel their way through. Ususally it doesn't require adding yucky stuff to the walls as the patrons provide all of that. It is usually a $3 seperate attraction and can be a pole barn covered in tar paper to keep out the light from all the other attractions or more elaborate than that. Too big and it is frustration. Some patrons just get in the middle and scream for no reason for long periods of time calling for help. They lock up unwilling to move unlss assisted. I have had as much as maybe 20 linear feet inside a haunt intended to be dark and come to find someone put lights in there because people couldn't see where they were going. Duh. What ever.
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My personal preference is multiple, smaller haunts. This provides more variety and perceived value in my opinion. It also gets you out of a haunt that just doesn't cut it for you a little sooner and into another haunt theme that is more satisfying depending on individual tastes. When checking haunts for sale, one thing stood out with haunts redesigned by folks like Leonard Pickel. A 10,000 sq. ft. haunt might be broken down into two 5,000 sq. ft. haunts. This allows the haunter to change out the theme or reconfigure the smaller haunt with less drama than trying to overhaul a huge haunt. Don't get me wrong, huge haunts in the 20,000 or 50,000 sq. ft. range are great but theme changes take mega amounts of time and money if doing the whole place one season after another. The perceived value of multiple attractions comes off a little better in the minds of your customers. They feel that they're getting a better deal. Ultimately, the thing that makes your haunt truly stand out, regardless of size, is detail, your actors along with many other factors. It's really up to you and what works best in your demographic. My advice is to do multiple, smaller haunts and keep tabs on the reactions to each. This will help you plan future haunts that will best serve your customer base. But that's just my humble opinion....
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Skip to comments.Terri's husband isn't the enemy, guardian says
Posted on 03/19/2005 9:18:52 AM PST by EveningStar
Wolfson's report is based on court files, depositions, medical records and interviews with everyone involved.
That said, I begin with the most explosive allegation:
Did Michael try to kill Terri?
Wolfson laughs. "No!"
Wolfson's report states that in the four years after her collapse, Michael "had insistently held to the premise that Theresa could recover and the evidence is incontrovertible that he gave his heart and soul to her treatment and care . . . In late autumn of 1990, following months of therapy and testing and formal diagnoses of persistent vegetative state with no evidence of improvement, Michael took Theresa to California, where she received an experimental thalamic stimulator implant in her brain. Michael remained in California caring for Theresa during a period of several months."
Says Wolfson now: "Michael was adoring of her. One nursing home complained he was hostile and abusive of the staff in championing her care. She was immaculately kept. In 13 years, she never had one bedsore."
(Excerpt) Read more at orlandosentinel.com ...
He is definetly Terris enemy...murdering bastard.
She was immaculately kept. In 13 years, she never had one bedsore."
I believe this was due to the fact the parents were the ones closely supervising her care! Leave to a liberal rag to paint the murdering hubby into a Champion!
(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)
March 19, 2005
Mary Schindler's Plea
Mary Schindler, Terri Schiavo's mother, stood before a microphone moments ago.
In that building behind me my daughter is starving to death...
We laugh together. We cry together. We smile together. We talk together...
Please, please, please, save my little girl.
So the guardian is on Michael's side? Sad. Shouldn't the guardian be on Terri's side?
Not her enemy? I don't see anyone else trying to kill her.
Well, aside from the judge and the lawyer.
You'd think so, wouldn't you?
It shows that this whole procedure has been corrupt, and the fix was in from the start.
Sorry Michael... this is hogwash... Love never fails!
Today is the feast day of Saint Joseph. During a terrible famine in Sicily, the people prayed to him to deliver them from drought and famine, and their prayers were answered. Saint Joseph is the patron of families, fathers, people in doubt, social justice, travellers, and those who are dying. http://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/novena/joseph.htm
Wow...this article was posted back in February and only 11 responses. To me, this is the most important and credible articles thus far.
It will be interesting to see if this thread gets the 500+ hits the "string up Michael Shiavo" threads are getting...
Hey, it ranks right in there with the NYTimes editorials!!!
So a guy who has actually SEEN Terri, and examined Terri and has been hired by both sides of the case, who knows this case intimately, is not someone you can believe, is that what you're saying? Are you sure you want to leave that on the record?
Love never fails??? What the heck does that mean. It wasn't their love, it was her heart.
Oh, that's going to happen, right?
Wouldn't want to read a competing view.
I thought love meant never having to say you're sorry...
Attack me all you want. Just shows how weak your arguments are. Says way more abuot you than me.
Interesting, huh?
Yes, it is.
Is that really necessary? Where do you get the scones to make a charge like that?
Hildy for your enlightenment, I suggest you read 1 Corinthians 13... especially verse 8. My point, is that Michael quit on Terri. No matter how you look at it he gave up, and even though married took up with another woman and had children by her. If he still loves Terri, but does not have the stuff to keep on keepin' on in his care for her, then divorce her and let her parents, who have not quit on her, continue to nurse their daughter.
Oh, I love Mr. Peel very much and he has no problems telling me he's sorry. ;-)
He's secure in the knowledge that his side is a protected species on FR.
Don't waste one minute on people like that. I actually enjoy when they do that because it does show that there is no basis for their arguments so they resort to attack. I view it as a win.
God Bless you Mary. You and your husband have done amazing things for this country. Let God reward you in full measure.
You replied to my post with italics on "we walk together".
Because otherwise we'd have to think something about you that doesn't go well with Christianity. We prefer to give you the benefit of the doubt.
make that "we talk together"
Where did that come from?
You're certainly no example of a Christian.
But for 11 years never allowed dental care causing 5 teeth to be pulled.
Terri's family files objections to Schiavo's guardian plan (Guardianship Case - November 4, 2004)
Without stating my opinion about this matter, what is unfortunate to see is how many opinions are being offered by people who haven't paid attention to some of the nitty gritty facts.
I've seen freepers espouse that Michael is after the insurance money. And yet according to court papers, Michael formally offered to divest himself entirely of his financial interests in the guardianship estate.
Freepers have said that Terri has not been seen by a neurologist. That's patently untrue.
It's been stated she did not have a CAT scan. That's patently untrue.
It's been stated that Michael refused to let a priest visit her. That's patently untrue. Some of them have given interviews after their visit with Terri and just yesterday she was given last rites.
Terri's sister stated on CNN last night that they don't even know if Terri had a heart attack. Court documentation by numerous doctors provides evidence that Terri did have a heart attack. Her sister denied that Terri had bulimia but that is the very basis under which Michael won a malpractice suit.
Some freepers have said that only Michael was told about Terri's comments that she never wanted to be kept alive with machines and tubes. Yet court testimony indicates her best friend, Joan, also heard Terri say that.
Court testimony provided by members of the Schindler family included very personal statements about their desire and intention to ensure that Theresa remain alive . . . at any and all costs. Nearly gruesome examples were given, eliciting agreement by family members that in the event Theresa should contract diabetes and subsequent gangrene in each of her limbs, they would agree to amputate each limb and would then, were she to be diagnosed with heart disease, perform open-heart surgery. Within the testimony, as part of the hypothetical presented, Schindler family members stated that even if Theresa had told them of her intention to have artificial nutrition withdrawn, they would not do it.
This is a deplorable situation that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. And it's been upsetting to see absolute lies stated as fact, over and over again on FR. If any good can come of this, it is that people will think more carefully about signing Living Wills and making their intentions clear.
It does help to be right.
Do you have anything to say of any real importance to the subject matter or do you just like to see your name?
Well, I'm sure that means something in your world. And if you know a way I, Hildy, can make money on this, please let me know. I can use a few bucks.
In that building behind me my daughter is starving to death...
We laugh together. We cry together. We smile together. We talk together...
Please, please, please, save my little girl.
Giggling and smirking as you type, I'll bet.
Thank you Peach
I agree 100%
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Is that correct?
Your word on it is so important to me.
As is yours to others.
You're welcome.
When one side can't argue effectively without mis-stating the facts, there's something drastically wrong.
Is this becoming an official death culture thread, do you think?
You're probably right. But you know what's going to happen, before this all over we're going to see Terri trotted out in front of cameras. It's inevitable. It's SHOWTIME.
Actually over the years I have had quite a number of people here tell me how much they appreciate my posts.
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How Best to Put 'Nature-Based Assets' at the Top of the International Political Agenda Focus of Malaysia Meeting
Countries Debate Pros and Cons of an Intergovernmental Scientific Body for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
Putrajaya/Nairobi, 10 November 2008-Finding a decisive international response to the loss of biodiversity, ecosystems and the multi-trillion dollar goods and services they generate will take centre stage at a conference opening in Malaysia today.
Here governments and delegates from around the world will discuss the merits of establishing an authoritative scientific Intergovernmental Platform or Panel on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) alongside its potential for putting the state of the natural world high on the political radar.
The proposed body in some ways mirrors the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) established by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN's World Meteorological Organization.
The IPCC has validated the science of climate change; the likely impacts; the economics of action versus inaction and the options policy-makers can pursue in order to combat the phenomena.
In doing so, the IPCC has catalyzed a global international response to the global warming challenge via the establishment of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Kyoto Protocol and its 'flexible mechanisms' including carbon trading.
A similar bridge between the scientific and political worlds may be the solution to the decline of the planet's natural assets and the embedding of transformational policy options that really address and reverse their slide, supporters contend.
Unraveling the precise role of animals, plants, insects and even microbes within ecosystems and their functions in terms of the services generated-from water purification to soil fertility-could also be a major thrust.
Some experts are convinced that many scientific discoveries, from the identification of new lower life forms to the fast disappearance of others, can often remain within the corridors of research institutes and universities for many years before they reach the wider world.
By that time is may be too late to act to either conserve or protect the species concerned whereas early warning might have put the species on the political radar giving it a better chance.
Meanwhile controversial issues can often be discussed in research papers for several decades before hitting the headlines.
Some kind of scientifically credible body, able to give an authoritative and peer reviewed early warning of such issues, could catalyze debate and an improved policy response long before such developments become polarized in terms of public opinion.
Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary General and UNEP Executive Director, said: "We are facing a serious challenge to the world's nature based assets. Global GDP has more than doubled in the past quarter century. In contrast 60% of the world's ecosystems have been degraded or are being used in an unsustainable manner".
"Meanwhile new challenges are emerging, from 'dead zones' in the world's seas and oceans to the huge economic costs of alien invasive species and the over-arching impacts of climate change on natural systems," he said.
Mr Steiner said the threats to biodiversity and ecosystems-ranging from forests to fisheries and soils to river systems-was being documented in every greater detail and 'with ever greater precision.
He cited reports such as the landmark UN-backed Millennium Ecosystem Assessment of 2005 to UNEP's own Global Environment Outlook-4 published in 2007. (See notes to editors.)
These kinds of figures contrast with economic valuations of ecosystem services which are only now emerging (also see notes to editors).
For example the value of services generated by the world's 100,000 protected areas is estimated to be worth over $5 trillion annually- according to The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity report published in May this year and supported by the European Commission and the German Government.
The international community has over several decades rolled out a multilateral environmental response to the challenges.
There are treaties from the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Convention on Migratory Species to the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species and the RAMSAR convention on Wetlands.
But magnitude of that response has failed to match the pace of degradation and decline said Mr Steiner: "There is clearly a mismatch between the reality in terms of the science and the economics and the actual global international response which is plainly failing to make a sustained and transformational difference. One option on the table here in Malaysia is the IPBES".
"So we look forward to the outcome of these three days of intensive talks with recommendations likely to be presented in February 2009 at the annual, global gathering of environment ministers taking place at UNEP's headquarters in Nairobi," he added.
Notes to Editors
Q1. What is the concept behind an IPBES?
The core mandate of an Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services would be the provisioning of authoritative, independent, credible, inclusive, and internationally peer reviewed policy relevant scientific advice on changes in biodiversity and ecosystem services and their implications for human well-being at multiple scales.
The Platform's overarching goals would be to contribute to more effective and sustainable decision-making that secures human well-being, as well as strengthened scientific linkages among biodiversity and ecosystem-related Multilateral Environmental Agreements.
In doing so, the platform will harness networks of scientific experts as well as the policy communities. IPBES is envisioned to complement, among others, the scientific subsidiary bodies of the biodiversity related conventions with the needed scientifically credible information on emerging issues in the science of biodiversity and ecosystem services change.
Q2. Is there a need for IPBES?
The current science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services is comprised of a number of national and international mechanisms and processes. However, the contribution of all these processes for policy making at appropriate levels could be further strengthened if they were supported by an intergovernmental science-policy platform, which will ensure the credibility, legitimacy and saliency of emerging scientific findings and recommendations.
Moreover, most of the biodiversity related conventions use a range of different frameworks and methodologies that make it difficult for consolidating, scaling up and extract lessons learnt.
Q3. How did the process start?
In the final meeting of the multi-stakeholder international steering committee for the consultative process initiated by the Government of France on an International Mechanism of Scientific Expertise on Biodiversity (IMoSEB), the international steering group invited the Executive Director of UNEP in collaboration with the government of France, other governments and other partners to convene an intergovernmental and multi-stakeholder meeting to consider an intergovernmental mechanism for biodiversity and ecosystem services.
There was also consensus among the stakeholders overseeing the Global Strategy for the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) that the IMoSEB process and the MA follow up process should merge. This sowed the seeds for the present IPBES proposal.
Q4. What would an IPBES deliver?
The science-policy platform could generate a range of outcomes, including:
Q5. How might IPBES be structured?
The institutional structure of IPBES should have following criteria:
Documents for the meeting, which runs from 10 to 12 November at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre, can be found at http://www.ipbes.net/en/index.aspx
UNEP Global Environment Outlook-4 http://www.unep.org/geo/geo4/media/
Millennium Ecosystem Assessment http://www.millenniumassessment.org/en/index.aspx
UNEP Green Economy Initiative http://www.unep.org/greeneconomy/
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