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Monique Ching/Standard-Times Alexis Capuchina, a fourth grader at Reagan Elementary School, attempts to spell "mosque" at Saturday's San Angelo Spelling Bee. Alexis misspelled the word and was not able to proceed to the next round.
Monique Ching/Standard-Times Twenty-six spellers from area schools say the Pledge of Allegiance before they start competing in the 2014 San Angelo Spelling Bee. The annual event was created to encourage learning and correct use of English.
Monique Ching/Standard-Times Franchesca Untalan's family members sigh as the bell goes off, indicating she misspelled the word, "chattel." Untalan placed second in the 2014 San Angelo Spelling Bee. She also placed second in last year's local Spelling Bee.
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Editor's note: For many years, Johnny Vardeman, retired editor of The Times, would write his annual "'mater sammich" column as homegrown tomatoes started coming in during the summer. "'Maters and Music" will be the theme for a tomato sandwich event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Byron Herbert Reece Farm and Heritage Center one mile north of Vogel State Park, 9 miles south of Blairsville on U.S. 129.
A century will have passed Monday since the beginning of World War I, which started July 28, 1914, when Austria declared war on Serbia. The United States didn't enter until three years later, declaring war on Germany.
One of the oldest camp meetings in North Georgia begins Monday at the historic Antioch Campground on Antioch Campground Road in west Hall County.
"County agents," as we call them, date back in Georgia 100 years. They are part of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, celebrating its centennial this year helping residents with home, garden and farm advice.
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Nancy Terrell Furr hid in a cabin during the Civil War while Union soldiers plundered the countryside, picked all the pears from a tree nearby and killed the only cow she owned.
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Relative newcomers to Hall County, and even longtime residents whose memory might be fuzzy, are curious about "what used to be" in Gainesville's downtown.
Near the intersection of Wilson Bridge and Martin Bridge roads off Exit 154 of Interstate 85 in Banks County, there once was a community called Arp.
The late Lester Hosch, a Hall County businessman, consummate Rotarian and historian, once inventoried Gainesville street names, giving the origin of some of them.
The year 1964 doesn't seem like half a century ago, but it is memorable because of the turbulent times the country experienced.
One hundred years ago, Europe was in the throes of World War I, called the Great War prior to World War II, and countries were declaring war on each other right and left.
While there are debates in these political times, they aren't what they used to be. Nowadays, campaigns depend on big money to buy big television ads. Elections seemingly are won by who has the most money to buy TV time.
The Northeast Georgia History Center, celebrating a decade in its $4 million building on Gainesville's Academy Street, got off to a meager beginning in an old fire station in 1981.
The Spring Chicken Festival held in downtown Gainesville this weekend surely must stir memories of those who remember the very popular Georgia Poultry Festival staged in the 1950s and '60s, just when the poultry industry was beginning to take off in Northeast Georgia.
Jackson Countians know why the Jefferson bypass on U.S. 129 south of Gainesville is named for Major Damon J. Gause. Many others, even in neighboring counties, might not know that he was a World War II hero, whose remarkable story about multiple escapes from the Japanese will be told in a Public Broadcasting documentary next year.
Frances Miller Haynes will turn 100 years old Oct. 1. Appropriately, she will celebrate in advance Saturday in the building with which she is most identified – Candler Street School just off North Green Street in Gainesville.
Even longtime North Georgia residents are struck at how Gainesville's Atlanta Highway transformed so quickly.
Many remember the movie "The Last Picture Show," which came out in 1971 and starred Jeff Bridges and Cybill Shepherd. It was about a dying Texas town whose businesses, including the movie show, were failing.
Connie Propes and other neighbors where Wal-Mart is building a grocery and installing gas pumps on Thompson Bridge Road in Gainesville are researching the history of the area, in particular Slaughterhouse Creek, which might be affected by rainfall runoff from the development. The creek eventually feeds into Lake Lanier.
During the recent razing of several sorority houses at Brenau University in Gainesville, students and alumni gathered in groups at times to snap photos and hopefully get a brick or other piece of memorabilia from the rubble.
The east side of Gainesville's downtown square in the 1950s was dominated by clothing stores, most of them what you would consider discount shops today.
At the height of the Lumpkin County gold rush, people from all over the country were coming to North Georgia to pursue their personal fortune. Locals sometimes were prone to take advantage of gullible outside prospectors.
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|Alan Levenson, T. Rowe Price Chief Economist
With recent data showing the U.S. economy continuing to expand at a moderate pace, domestic stock markets trading near record highs, and some Fed officials publicly worrying that very low interest rates could destabilize markets, many investors are increasingly attuned to signs that the central bank is preparing to temper its easy-money policies.
Since late 2008, the Federal Reserve has kept the federal funds target rate in a 0.00% to 0.25% range, which has kept short-term market interest rates (such as money market rates) near zero. Last year, the Fed stated it will keep short-term rates at current levels at least until the jobless rate reaches 6.5%, provided that its intermediate-term inflation forecast stays below 2.5%.
In addition to its short-term interest rate policy, the central bank has implemented several asset purchase programs to suppress longer-term interest rates.
- The Fed began purchasing long-term securities soon after the financial crisis to provide liquidity to stressed markets and to drive down interest rates—a less common monetary strategy known as "quantitative easing."
- The Fed is currently buying a total of $85 billion in securities each month. Roughly half of these purchases ($40 billion) are directed toward agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) under a plan that was announced and started last September.
- The other half of these purchases ($45 billion) is directed toward Treasury securities under a plan that was announced in December. The course of the overall asset purchase program is tied to improvement in the labor market outlook.
The official jobless rate has steadily declined from its 10% peak in October 2009 to 7.5% in April—its lowest level since December 2008. The improving employment picture has raised speculation regarding how and when the Fed will wind down its asset purchase plan—an event that might see long-term interest rates rise.
After the Fed's policy meeting in March, Chairman Ben Bernanke explained that while the Fed will keep up its asset purchases until the job market outlook has substantially improved, it will reduce the pace of its buying in response to incremental progress toward its goal.
- The Fed's March policy statement clarified that "in determining the size, pace, and composition of its asset purchases, the Committee will continue to take appropriate account of the likely efficacy and costs of such purchases as well as the extent of progress toward its economic objectives" (new guidance in italics).
- In effect, the Fed stated it would gradually adjust its monthly asset purchases based on changes in its job market outlook before it stops buying entirely.
Despite the incremental improvement in the labor market, we do not believe the Fed will ratchet down the pace of its bond purchases within the next couple of months. Rather, Bernanke has conveyed the Fed's intention to wait for confirmation that the recent pick-up in the economy will be sustained.
- Although the Fed is seeing evidence that the economy is recovering, it wants several more months of evidence to make sure that seasonal factors are not behind the recent pick-up in payroll data. Payroll gains softened considerably during the middle of each of the last two years.
- Policymakers also want more time to assess the impacts of tighter fiscal policies in the form of federal tax hikes that took effect at the start of 2013 and budget cuts due to the sequester that began in March.
We share the Fed's concerns about the sequestration and possible seasonal quirks boosting recent payroll data. However, we expect that a stronger private sector will limit the impact of this year's fiscal tightening and keep forward momentum in the broader economy intact.
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Tinkers by Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Harding is a methodical, thoughtful novel about an old man dying, a look back at the story of his life and his father's life. He was a watch repairman, and his father was an itinerant salesman traveling with a donkey and wooden cart into distant backwoods country. The writing was at times quite poetic, however overall I found it to be a bit dry. I just couldn't get into the story. It was deeply melancholy and subtle but didn't have the linguistic energy I prefer in my fiction. Well written but not my cup of tea.
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The clean, focused language reminds me of Jewett's writing in The Country of the Pointed Firs. The words in both are beautiful, sharp, clear and poetic. Harding's stunning imagery takes your breath away. He makes you see past the physical, into the endlessness of substance and things, and dig upward into the spiritual, into truth, and the endlessness of space and time.
Harding's description of people, capturing their feelings, thoughts, desires as well as creating the tense mood surprises because of just how few words he uses.
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A friend recommended Tinkers and gave me an extra copy she had received from a colleague (who mailed copies of the book to everyone on his holiday gift list). Given these testimonials, and the fact that it won the Pulitzer, I thought I would love everything about this book. I really enjoyed Tinkers - it is one of the most unusual and beautiful books I have read. I read it twice (something I rarely do), and could read it again, but I don't think it is for everyone.
What I liked:
1) Harding's prose is extremely well-crafted. I read many passages aloud because seeing the words on the page just didn't do them justice. Sometimes the wordplay reminded me of Nabokov.
2) I loved the characters and the complexity of their relationships. I'm from Maine, and my father was similar to George (including his clock repair hobby and the way he died in the living room), so much of Harding's character descriptions rang true to me. The characters are both stark and rich, and bear some similarities to those in Olive Kitteridge and The Shipping News (two of my favorite books).
3) I enjoyed the shifts in voice and story line throughout the book. They provided interesting little side trips on the way to the ultimate destination.
4) The descriptions of the hallucinations and epileptic seizures were excellent.
What I didn't like:
1) I didn't enjoy reading the "how to" excerpts (e.g., clock repair and making a bird nests) because no matter how well written they might have been, I just don't like to read detailed instructions.
2) I didn't see the value of the borealis sections.
I received an Early Reviewers copy of this book from LibraryThing, and I am grateful for the opportunity to read this.
I can see how this is a love it or hate it book! It is beautifully written, but it can be slow paced at times. I found that I liked it much more when I got to Chapter 2. It is a book that I think everyone give it a shot, and see... I think it is a 3.5 stars, but I rounded up, as I really liked some of the thoughts, stories, and reflections written so poetically.
"There are few perfect debut American novels. Walter Percy's The Moviegoer and Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird come to mind. So does Marilynne Robinson's Housekeeping. To this list ought to be added Paul Harding's devastating first book, Tinkers, the story of a dying man drifting back in time to his hardscrabble New England childhood, growing up the son of his clock-making father. Harding has written a masterpiece around the truism that all of us, even surrounded by family, die alone."
The occasional overwriting, the looping narrative, and the almost defiant lack of plot made this a hard book to sell to publishers. An array of editors at major houses rejected the novel, no doubt afraid it would never sell. It apparently sat for several years in the writer's desk. Then an obscure house, the Bellevue Literary Press, published it to such little fanfare that the New York Times (like most papers) ignored it completely. Then, miracle of miracles, it won the Pulitzer.
Among the many triumphs of this novel, Harding enables a reader to look at the world differently, without the things that normally encumber experience. Tinkers is a considerable achievement.
Its prose is complex, sometimes convoluted, but at its best suffused with brilliantly realised imagery and a reminder of how rich the written language can still be.
"In Paul Harding's stunning first novel, we find what readers, writers and reviewers live for: a new way of seeing, in a story told as a series of ruminative images, like a fanned card deck."
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An old man lies dying. Propped up in his living room and surrounded by his children and grandchildren, George Washington Crosby drifts in and out of consciousness, back to the wonder and pain of his impoverished childhood in Maine. As the clock repairer's time winds down, his memories intertwine with those of his father, an epileptic, itinerant peddler and his grandfather, a Methodist preacher beset by madness. At once heartbreaking and life affirming, Tinkers is an elegiac meditation on love, loss, illness, faith, and the fierce beauty of nature.
Pulitzer Prize, American Library Association Notable Book, PEN / Robert Bingham Fellowship for Writers Award
"In Paul Harding's stunning first novel, we find what readers, writers and reviewers live for."—San Francisco Chronicle
"There are few perfect debut American novels. Walter Percy's The Moviegoer and Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird come to mind. So does Marilynne Robinson's Housekeeping. To this list ought to be added Paul Harding's devastating first book, Tinkers. . . . Harding has written a masterpiece." —John Freeman, National Public Radio
"Tinkers is truly remarkable. It achieves and sustains a unique fusion of language and perception. Its fine touch plays over the textured richnesses of very modest lives, evoking again and again a frisson of deep recognition, a sense of primal encounter with the brilliant, elusive world of the senses. It confers on the reader the best privilege fiction can afford, the illusion of ghostly proximity to other human souls." —Marilynne Robinson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Home, Gilead, and Housekeeping
"[Tinkers is] a novel that you'll want to savor. . . . I found reading it to be an incredibly moving experience." —Nancy Pearl
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On his deathbed, surrounded by his family, George Washington Crosby's throughts drift back to his childhood and the father who abandoned him when he was twelve.
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At first glance, Angelica Hale seems like a normal little girl. Her favorite color is pink, an she wants to be a singer when she grows up. But before talking about her singing aspirations, you have to know that she almost didn't make it to this point. A simple cold at the beginning of 2012 led to the fight of her life."It's been a real wild journey," said her dad, James Hale. "One I guess we could never really have foreseen."The cold wouldn't go away . An emergency room visit to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta found her lungs were infected. Other organs began to deteriorate. Doctors told the Hales Angelica needed a kidney transplant. Fortunately, Angelica's mother was a donor match. She didn't hesitate. Doctors performed a kidney transplant and the operation was successful. It was as if Angelica had a guardian angel. She is still recovering, but in the meantime she is using her voice to keep everyone happy.Angelica kept her parents spirits up through the whole ordeal. She still spreads her positive influence and even has advice for other children with medical troubles.
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While One Direction fans are howling in protest over the group's lack of Grammy nominations, their mentor, Simon Cowell, says the lads aren't sweating it.
Asked by MTV if 1D was upset about the shut-out, Simon said, "No, you know what? You know what's more important? Fans, record sales, I've always said that. Maybe next year they'll get something."
"Trust me," Simon added. "They're not complaining." Why would they, with two #1 albums, a bunch of hit singles, a sold-out tour and an upcoming 3D movie?
One thing the group may be complaining about is the fact that a couple of them were evidently pulled over by a traffic cop in New York City earlier this week/last week. E! Online reports that on Wednesday, Louis Tomlinson got into a black SUV, stood with his upper body emerging from the sunroof and filmed himself as it rolled down the street.
As you can see in a YouTube video of the incident, the SUV was then pulled over. Two cops then talked to the vehicle's driver, and then to Louis and band mate Niall Horan in the back seat. Fortunately, the officers eventually let them go.
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Date: January 7, 2010
by: Kurt Schultheis | City Editor
Yesterday, area meteorologists were calling for a slim chance for snow and sleet in Southwest Florida, which could have brought glimpses of snow to Longboat Key for the first time since 1985.
But today, meteorologists changed their minds for Longboat Key and the entire area in general.
"No way is there going to be snow on Longboat Key or in Southwest Florida," said Rick Davis, meteorologist for the National Weather Service office, in Ruskin. "But there is the slimmest of slim chances for a frozen precipitation mix (sleet) in the area."
Davis said Longboat Key and the surrounding area would be just slightly too warm Saturday morning for snow sightings.
"But, you will see a very cold day, with a very cold rain Saturday on the island," Davis said.
A second cold spell, which is stronger than the cold front the island experienced this week, will bring temperatures to freezing levels again this weekend.
Longboat Key's forecast calls for a high of 45 degrees and a low of 36 degrees Saturday, with a 60% chance of rain early in the day. Sunday's forecast calls for a high of 49 degrees and a low of 31 degrees with clear skies. Temperatures on Longboat Key are expected to rebound into the 60s by Tuesday.
There is a stronger chance for snow flurry sightings north of Tampa Bay and in Central Florida Saturday, Davis said.
The last report of snow for Southwest Florida was documented in 1977, when close to a half an inch of snow was reported to have fallen in the Tampa Bay area.
And in Longboat Key, snow was last reported in the air for a few minutes Jan. 21, 1985. Before that, snowflakes were not seen on the island since 1977.
Strong cold fronts will continue to come from the North Pole all winter long, though, which Davis said increases the chance that flurries could be seen in the area in the coming months.
"If there was a year that snow flurries would be more likely to be spotted on Longboat Key, this would be the year," Davis said.
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drywall contractor in Broadalbin, N.Y., and the
author of Drywall: Professional Techniques for
Walls and Ceilings, responds: I'm not a framer, but
the first thing I look at when I'm hanging drywall
in these very conspicuous corners is the framing.
If it's off, I first do a little shimming or
floating over high spots along the edge. After
hanging the drywall, it's sometimes necessary to
prefill low areas with joint compound so that the
seam is reasonably straight.
To tape the joint, I like to use a continuous
piece of 31/2- to 4-inch-wide paper tape, since I
may have to conceal some gaps in the drywall and
adjust the tape to get a straight line. Because I
apply compound to both edges simultaneously, I like
to work with a helper on longer walls, so that the
compound doesn't start to dry before the tape is
After pressing the tape into place —
but before it is embedded — I sight down
along the corner as my helper makes adjustments to
straighten the tape.
Finally, after embedding each edge, I sight down
it yet again, making minor adjustments as necessary
(marking the center of the tape first with a pencil
line helps make the sighting easier).
Several brands, such as No-Coat (Drywall Systems
International, 888/662-6281, www.no-coat.com) and
Strait-Flex (Strait-Flex International,
888/747-0220, www.straitflex.com) now offer special
tapes that can be used on these difficult,
off-angle inside corners. An interesting product I
use a lot is Magic Corner (Trim-Tex, 800/874-2333,
www.trim-tex.com). Made of vinyl with a rubber
center, it's adjustable and easy to get straight,
and it also acts as an expansion joint.
With all of these products, applying compound
along the center isn't necessary — and
with Magic Corner it's not recommended. As long as
the tape is applied straight, it will finish
straight, because only the edges are feathered in
with joint compound.
Another good option I've used is Strait-Flex's
X-Crack, an adjustable metal angle that attaches to
the framing along the corner before the drywall is
hung. The drywall is attached to the metal only
along the corner, resulting in a straight corner
that floats off the framing, so it's resistant to
By the way, some people recommend just scoring
and folding — but not snapping —
the drywall so that the two halves of the sheet
bridge the angle. This technique, which doesn't
require any taping if done right, can work okay on
short walls, but it's not very strong. If the
framing isn't perfect, the drywall paper will tear
or separate as the board is fastened near the
angle. It's also difficult to position a larger
piece of drywall without tearing the joint.
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Vega says he does not know how much oil the barges are carrying or whether they are leaking. He says the industry's Oil Spill Response Organization, the federal Environmental Protection Agency, and state and local authorities are on the way.
Vega says the Coast Guard received a call about the hit at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, and that the bridge has been inspected and is safe for trains.
The bridge is less than 400 feet upriver from the Interstate 20 bridge over the Mississippi River.
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text: Football World Cup 2014: Brazil v Holland – in pictures The best images of the World Cup third-place playoff match between Brazil and Holland at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil Mark Wohlwender Saturday 12 July 2014 17.37 EDT Share this article Share via Email Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ The Brazilian Military Police prepares... Brazil expects! A spectator waits for the start of the World Cup of the match between Brazil and the Holland at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil. A fan holds up a placard prior to the third place play-off football match between Brazil and Holland. Here come the Dutch…. Brazil shirts hang in the dressing room with injured Neymar's shirt still laid out in the dressing room prior to kick-off. Brazil's Neymar waves to fans before the match. Brazil line up to sing their national anthem prior to their third place play-off. Holland's Dirk Kuyt in action with Brazil's Oscar. Holland's Arjen Robben is brought down by Brazil's captain Thiago Silva in the penalty box. Julio Cesar failed to stop Robin van Persie's penalty. Brazil's defender David Luiz plays the ball under pressure. Algerian referee Djamel Haimoudi shows the yellow card to Holland's Arjen Robben. Daley Blind scores the second past Brazil's goalkeeper Julio Cesar. Daley Blind celebrates scoring Holland's second goal. Dirk Kuyt receives treatment after a clash as Maxwell of Brazil stands over him. Robin van Persie and Brazil's defender David Luiz go heah to head. Goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen waits for a free kick against Brazil. Brazil's coach Luiz Felipe Scolari tries to encourage midfielder Oscar. Daley Blind grimaces while being carried on a stretcher after colliding with Brazil's Oscar. Dutch coach Louis van Gaal very much in command. Brazil's goalkeeper Julio Cesar fails to save Hollands third goal by midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum. Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum can't hide the joy. Brazil's Hernanes and his teammates are devasted after conceding their third goal. Head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari of Brazil knows he's a dead man walking. Brazil's bench including the injured Neymar can't watch. Dutch fans are understandably delighted. A nations mourns… again! Topics World Cup 2014 World Cup Holland Brazil Share this article Share via Email Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+


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The GHI brings the social, cultural, and human dimensions of global health problems and their biomedical and technological elements together under a single umbrella. Building upon Brown's expertise in population analysis and infectious disease intervention, the Initiative offers research, teaching, and service opportunities for students and faculty, addressing issues of capacity, infrastructure, environment, and health care delivery to reduce the burden of disease in impoverished communities.
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text: content LE Magazine January 2005 What's Missing from Multi-Vitamin Supplements? By Elizabeth Wagner, ND Promoting a long, healthy life requires preventing diseases associated with poor lifestyle choices and normal aging. Collectively, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes account for approximately two thirds of all deaths in the US and about $700 billion in direct and indirect economic costs.1 Scientists are discovering that vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and plant phytochemicals have powerful impacts on many of the biochemical pathways that go awry in disease processes such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. Nutrients and phytochemicals work by many mechanisms to reduce inflammation, inhibit free radicals, prevent glycation reactions, help remove toxins from the body, increase natural antioxidant status, interfere with the proliferation of undesirable cell lines, optimize glucose metabolism, support healthy methylation reactions, and boost the circulatory system. By arresting disease processes at the molecular and cellular levels, these therapeutic nutrients help arm us against the scourges of disease and aging, and thus build the foundation for a future of optimal health. In this article, we discuss some of the agents that have been identified by leading researchers as among the most promising in fighting illness and promoting health. DIETARY CAROTENOIDS PREVENT PROSTATE CANCER Chinese researchers investigated the effects of dietary intake of lycopene and other carotenoids on the prevention of prostate cancer in men.67 Information on food consumption, including fruits and vegetables, was gathered using an interview and questionnaire. The researchers found that prostate cancer risk declined with increasing consumption of lycopene, alpha carotene, beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein, and zeaxanthin. Consumption of tomatoes, pumpkin, spinach, watermelon, and citrus fruits was also associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer. The dose-response relationships were also significant in this study, suggesting that increasing one's intake of lycopene and other carotenoid-rich vegetables and fruits may offer protection from prostate cancer. Scientists at Harvard Medical School have advised all adults to take a multi-vitamin supplement to help prevent suboptimal levels of nutrients that may contribute to the onset of diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and osteoporosis.2 For example, suboptimal levels of folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12 are a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and cancer of the colon and breast.2 Deficient levels of calcium and vitamin D can contribute to osteoporosis and the loss of bone mass.3 While multi-vitamins can help to prevent certain illnesses, research indicates that abundant intake of fruits and vegetables can prevent some of the major diseases of aging.4 Studies at the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition in Los Angeles, CA, have reported that higher intake of fruits and vegetables is associated with a reduced incidence of many common forms of cancer.4 The World Cancer Research Fund published an extensive review of the effects of vegetable and fruit consumption on cancer risk.5 After reviewing hundreds of studies, this not-for-profit group determined conclusively that vegetables and fruits protect against cancer. The panel noted that consumption of at least five servings a day of vegetables and fruits was associated with an approximately 50% reduced risk for cancer compared to the risk associated with consuming only one or two servings.5 The panel also noted that the cancer-preventive effects of fruits and vegetables were dose dependent, with in-creased intake conferring greater protection.5 Compelling evidence likewise suggests that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of heart disease, the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the US and worldwide. People who consume more fruits and vegetables often have a lower prevalence of important risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including hypertension, obesity, and type II diabetes.6 Regular and frequent consumption of fruits and vegetables has also been shown to lower the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, atherosclerosis, and hypertension.5,7 A large study conducted in Finland examined the effects of dietary fruit, berry, and vegetable intake on cardiovascular mortality and all-cause mortality in men.8 More than 2,000 Finnish men participated in the study, with a mean follow-up time of 12.8 years. Men with the highest consumption of fruits, berries, and vegetables had a 41% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease and a 44% lower risk of all-cause death than men who consumed the least amount of fruits, berries, and vegetables.8 The study authors concluded, "…diets that are rich in plant-derived foods can promote longevity."8 FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND BREAST CANCER RISK While intake of fruits and vegetables has been correlated with a decreased risk of numerous cancers, how such intake influences breast cancer risk is less clear. Researchers at the University of North Carolina investigated how fruit and vegetable intake relates to breast cancer, using a large, population-based, case-controlled study.69 Intake of fruits, vegetables, and vitamin supplements was assessed in nearly 3,000 participants. Postmenopausal women who consumed the most vegetables experienced a 37% decreased risk of breast cancer compared to women with the lowest vegetable intake. Intake of carotenoids such as alpha carotene, beta-carotene, lutein, and (especially) lycopene was also associated with a decreased risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. By contrast, premenopausal women did not show a reduced breast cancer risk related to fruit and vegetable intake. The study authors concluded that fruit and vegetable consumption is associated with a decreased risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Fruits and vegetables not only contain beneficial vitamins, minerals, and enzymes, but also provide a wealth of phytonutrients. These plant-based compounds likely are responsible for some of the protective effects of fruits and vegetables. Phytonutrients are versatile and powerful agents that help to modulate disease risk through a variety of mechanisms. For example, the glucosinolates in broccoli have been associated with a reduced risk of cancer, particularly of the lung and gastrointestinal tract.9 These compounds appear to offer protection by stimulating the liver's Phase II enzymes, which are powerful detoxifiers of chemical carcinogens.10 By contrast, the polyphenols present in olive extract promote health through a different mechanism. In humans, olive polyphenols have been shown to increase the resistance of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) to oxidation.11 Oxidized LDL is a significant risk factor for the development of heart disease and atherosclerosis. Pomegranate Promotes Heart Health The pomegranate is a widely cultivated tropical fruit that is native to Asia. Valued throughout history as a symbol of health and fertility, pomegranates contain many seeds enclosed in juicy red pulp and covered in a tough red rind. Pomegranate appears to be one of the most powerful sources of antioxidants among dietary plants, demonstrating a number of actions that can help prevent disease and aging.12 Ellagic acid, a polyphenol compound found in pomegranate, has been associated with antioxidant, anti-cancer, and anti-atherogenic biological properties.13 Pomegranate polyphenols have been found to protect LDL against cell-mediated oxidation.14 In mice, polyphenol-rich pomegranate juice significantly inhibited the development of atherosclerotic lesions.14 In a study of pomegranate juice supplementation, atherosclerotic patients with carotid artery stenosis who consumed pomegranate juice for one year saw a significant reduction in their carotid intima-media thickness, a marker for coronary artery disease.15 They also experienced a significant reduction in their serum LDL basal oxidative state, an increase in their serum total antioxidant status, and a reduction in their systolic blood pressure.15 The study investigators suggested that pomegranate poly-phenols may have been responsible for these effects. Diabetics often experience elevated lipid levels and a correspondingly higher risk of heart disease. Pomegranate juice supplementation has been reported to improve lipid profiles in diabetics.16 Diabetic men and women with hyperlipidemia consumed 40 grams of concentrated pomegranate juice daily for eight weeks. At the study's end, the participants demonstrated significant reductions in total cholesterol and LDL.16 This important finding suggests that pome-granate juice may help to lessen the increased risk of heart disease associated with diabetes. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR HEALTHY BLOOD PRESSURE High blood pressure often is a silent yet dangerous condition that increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Diet has been reported to influence arterial blood pressure. Researchers in Athens, Greece, investigated the effects of the Mediterranean diet—rich in fruits, vegetables, and olive oil—on blood pressure in adults.68 Over 20,000 subjects who had never been diagnosed with hypertension participated in the study. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet was significantly associated with lower levels of systolic and diastolic blood pressure. By contrast, intake of cereals, meat and meat products, and ethanol was associated with higher levels of arterial blood pressure. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and olive oil has been demonstrated to promote healthy blood pressure levels. Continued on Page 2 of 3


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Since 1924, industry-leading Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. has been producing the highest-quality, most-reliable, heavy-duty electric power tools and power tool accessories. This trusted leader brings you the ultimate M18 cordless 2-tool combo kit (2691-22). This set includes the Compact Driver (MWK-2601-20) and the 1/4" Hex Impact Driver (MWK-2650-20). Patented design, state-of-the-art 4-pole frameless motor, and user-friendly ergonomics make the M18 Cordless System an impressive series that maximizes both power and performance. Milwaukee has taken no shortcuts in producing this power kit. Each tool also features variable speed triggers, built-in LED illumination, battery fuel level gauges, and lightweight yet durable construction.
Milwaukee knows job sites can be brutal on a tool, so they have carefully designed these battery packs to be rugged and durable. Features include cell separators, welded frame, and recessed terminals. Over-molded housing and slide pack dual clips round out each battery pack's practical construction. A 30-minute battery charger completes the kit.
Innovative features, unmatched power, and exceptional runtime make the Milwaukee M18 Cordless Lithium-Ion Compact Driver and ¼" Hex Impact Driver Combo Kit essential for any job site. Arsenal comes complete with a sturdy carrying case and a handy belt clip.
Milwaukee M18 Lithium-Ion Compact Drill Driver
Rather than drilling pilot holes for ductwork or running wire and conduit, the Milwaukee M18 lithium-ion compact drill driver is the best and most powerful choice. With 24 clutch settings and delivering 400 in/lb. of torque, this driver is simply the most powerful in its class. Adjustable speeds range from a low speed RPM of 1-450 to the high speed RPM of 1-1,800. Weighing 5.3 pounds, measuring 5 ¾ inches, and featuring a convenient side handle, the M18 drill driver is both comfortable and compact. And with exceptional drill bit retention, it is easy to see why this driver is an easy choice for at-home handymen and professional builders alike.
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When you need to secure sheet metal screws or 5/8-inch and 3/4-inch pipe couplings or any other hex fastener, reach for Milwaukee's M18 ¼" Hex Compact Impact Driver. Though it weighs only 3.5 pounds, it packs major power and delivers 1,400 in./lb of torque and 0-3,200 IPM. Featuring 0-2,200 RPM, the Milwaukee driver is over 70% faster than the competition. Though the fastest, strongest, and most durable, this impact driver also features user conveniences. It includes one-handed bit-loading and, like the drill driver, it also has LED illumination for those tough jobs with poor lighting. And with twice as much run-time, you can maximize the power and minimize the downtime.
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Powered by Milwaukee's high-capacity Red Lithium Compact Battery Packs (included), these tools boast longer run times and are, therefore, much more user-friendly. In 2005, Milwaukee introduced the first-ever lithium-ion charging system. Since, they have perfected the formula and have become an industry leader. Their optimal batteries, though 50% smaller and 65% lighter, are 30% more powerful than NiCd compact batteries. The convenient gauge tells users when the charge is running low. Just one more feature that reduces your unproductive downtime.
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This Delta Jobox jobsite tool storage box provides safe storage for all your tools and equipment, and is designed with an internal padlock system that is almost impossible to force or cut open. The box is strong and durable, made with forkliftable, 16-gauge reinforced steel construction with 14 ga. continuous hinges. The tool box also features a rust resistant powder coat finish and smooth hemmed edges to prevent injuries & keep out moisture.
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Dance Tech Studios Miami offers high quality education with a wide variety of styles such as ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, flamenco, dance fit, bellydance, cheerleading and music. Our talented staff strives to give their students superior dance training while surrounding
Based on empirical research and used by professional athletes, including the Florida Marlins, the CrossFit program propels its practitioners toward extreme fitness. CrossFit 101 is a set of eight classes with a no-nonsense but accommodating attitude—all exercises can be modified to take physical limitations into account.
We spoke with Jack Macaluso?Regional Social Media and Web Coordinator at Beauty Schools of America?about how the academies prepare students for careers in the real world and why it's important for the schools to give back to their communities.
On the schools' mission
Above all else, Jack says that the schools "try to focus and harness the students' creativity," while giving them all of the experience and practical skills they need not simply to be prepared to enter the work force, but to succeed and thrive. The relatively lengthy training programs ensure that aspiring stylists, cosmetologists, makeup artists, barbers, and massage therapists fully understand the intricacies of their chosen specialty, as well as what they need to do to continue advancing their future career according to Jack.
On the role of the instructors
With a roster of instructors that includes industry professionals with international spa and salon experience, Beauty Schools of America strives to give attendees a broad view of the numerous options open to them. Jack is also clear that the teachers' guidance isn't limited to classroom environments. When the advanced-level students are allowed hone their talents by performing treatments for actual clients, "an instructor or two will always be there to assist and answer questions," he says.
On the products that the students use during treatments
Students use brand name products like Moroccanoil, Sojourn, Nioxin, and others. Working alongside their instructors at modern service stations, these stylists use these products to craft en vogue cuts, color, styling and therapeutic practices.
On the schools' charitable involvement
Beauty Schools of America embraces opportunities to give back to its communities while providing real-world experience for students at the same time. Jack goes on to describe events where the schools' aspiring barbers and cosmetologists performed complimentary services for underprivileged residents, and he mentions one specific occasion when massage students provided free treatments for community members who participated in a bike ride dedicated to raising awareness about multiple sclerosis.
Cali Salsa Miami Pal' Mundo's knowledgeable instructors have imported plenty of intricate, sultry dance moves directly from the lively streets of Cali, Colombia. At their stateside studio, they help students of all ages and abilities grasp salsa techniques and timing. They teach moves that span the style spectrum, from basic spins and steps to more difficult, attention-getting dance moves. It's the kind of training that prepared the studio's dancers to perform at the 2012 Miami Salsa Congress.
Wading through indoor heated pools, the instructors at British Swim School teach independent swimming skills to learners aged 3 months and older, adhering to a curriculum devised by British national swimmer Rita Goldberg. The 30-minute one-on-one sessions and small-group lessons, containing six or fewer swimmers, elucidate essential techniques for water safety and the importance of speaking fluent manatee. Swimboree (ages 3 months–3 years with parents) and Young Minnows sessions (ages 1–3 years without parents) teach wee swimmers basic water-survival skills, such as the back float. Turtle One and Turtle Two classes focus on freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke maneuvers, honing more structured swimming skills in older kiddos. British Swim School's Shark courses enhance stamina and speed and teach even more demanding strokes, such as the butterfly and little-known mountain-goat flail. Certain British Swim School classes require parents to participate in the water or to supervise from the pool deck, and adults-only lessons allow grown-ups to refine their own abilities without the supervision of a toddler.
A dull thud shakes the padded floor as Ronny Lindsay drops a barbell after demonstrating squat thrusters to his student. All around him trainers bellow motivation, and the air is damp with the sweat of men and women of all ages powering through the workout of the day. This scenario plays out daily for Bruno and his team of trainers, each of whom holds at least a CrossFit Level 1 trainer certification and listens to a soundtrack of workout grunts on a loop before bed.
The trainers introduce exercisers to CrossFit gradually. They start by teaching On Ramp fundamentals classes and then roll out the workout of the day, which typically includes a nonstop sequence of exercises such as sprints, lunges, and pull-ups. Aside from the daily workout, the trainers oversee a specialized CrossFit Football program, which was created with guidance from an actual professional football veteran.


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Artists 11Juxtapoz // Tuesday, 02 Dec 2008
In an effort to generate awareness of prostate cancer (a disease that will affect 1 in 11 men) Artists 11 will feature the appropriate number of 11 internationally renowned urban artists to create commissioned works to be auctioned as part of Bonhams' Urban Art Auction on February 24th, with proceeds from the works going to The Prostate Cancer Charity- the UK's leading charity working with people affected by the disease.
The reputable artists including D*Face, Dan Baldwin, Eine (Juxtapoz #95) Pure Evil, Gerald Laing, Andrew McAttee, Blek Le Rat (Juxtapoz #95) Mr Jago, Nick Walker and Xenz are reaching out to the younger generation to highlight the issue through the broad appeal of urban art, as well as giving something back to the wider community.
Prior to the auction, an exhibition will be held at The Truman Brewery from February 12 - 17, 2009 in order to preview the huge works. Reaching 175 x 60cm, the dimensions of the canvases are those of an average man; the life size work emphasizing this very real life problem.
Take the opportunity to learn a bit more about the artists participating in Artists 11 here…
Artists' Biographies:
D*Face is a London based artist who works with a variety of mediums and techniques. His aim is to encourage the public not just to 'see', but to look at what surrounds them and their lives. Recent examples include his collaboration with H.R.H Queen Elizabeth II on a series of bank notes that were put into circulation and a commissioned portrait of Pope Benedict XVI to commemorate his instatement.
Dan Baldwin
Named critics choice by Rebecca Wilson for Saatchi online, Dan's work has featured in magazines such as Dazed and Confused, I.D, Modern Painters, Vogue, Elle Decoration and Ele; along with extensive coverage in other publications. Baldwin has exhibited widely across the UK and abroad over the last 10 years, including Miami, Basel and New York.
Eine is a prolific street artists based in London. He is most notable for his alphabet lettering on shop shutters in London's Shoreditch, Brick Lane and Broadway Market areas. He has also taken his lettering to the streets of Paris, Stockholm and Newcastle upon Tyne.
Pure Evil
Moving from London to California in the 1990s, Pure Evil became inspired by skateboard culture and the west coast character graffiti of Twist. Taking this prompt, he returned to London and created his mark with the infamous vampire bunnies. He has since set up a gallery exhibiting his work alongside prints and a clothing range.
Mr Jago
The Bristol based urban artist is considered a veteran in the urban art and design scene. He famously took the influence of graffiti and created his pioneering 'doodle' style scene. The hugely successful artist has worked with some of the biggest international brands including Nike, Puma and Sprite.
Gerald Laing
As one of the original wave of Pop artists, Gerald Laing produced some of the most significant works of the British Pop movement. In recent years his work has seen a return to the contemporary media images that inspired his early work, with new paintings depicting Amy Winehouse, Kate Moss and Victoria Beckham.
Andrew McAttee
McAttee studied Fine Art at Central St Martin's, London Since graduating in 1995 his work has been featured in numerous exhibitions including his own shows 'Suck It And See' in Soho and "Off the Wal' with thecentralhouse in 2003. McAttee's work is becoming highly collectable with commissions from Benson & Hedges, Nike and fashion designer, Antonio Berardi amongst others.
Blek Le Rat
Considered by many to be the originator of stencil graffiti, Blek has been adorning the streets of Paris since 1981 with his hugely original and intelligent artwork. Since then he has had a great influence on today's graffiti and "guerrilla art" movements, his main motivation being social consciousness and the desire to bring the art to the people.
Nick Walker
One of Britain's graffiti pioneers, Nick Walker has worked out of Bristol for more than 20 years. In 1992 he began to move away from conventional graffiti to stencil art combined with freehand, allowing him to juxtapose almost photographic imagery with the rawness, which evolved from conventional graffiti styles.
Xenz has practiced graffiti art for 20 years, developing a unique approach to the art form. He is a celebrated freestyle artist with an extraordinary ability to work directly and from memory rather than within the constraints of any self-imposed outlines and formulas. In 1993 he formed what has become one of the UK's longest standing and most respected graffiti crews known as the tcf crew / 20th century frescoes.


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18 U.S. Code § 241 - Conspiracy against rights
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If two or more persons conspire to injure, oppress, threaten, or intimidate any person in any State, Territory, Commonwealth, Possession, or District in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured to him by the Constitution or laws of the United States, or because of his having so exercised the same; or
If two or more persons go in disguise on the highway, or on the premises of another, with intent to prevent or hinder his free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege so secured—
They shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both; and if death results from the acts committed in violation of this section or if such acts include kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, they shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both, or may be sentenced to death.
Source(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 696; Pub. L. 90–284, title I, § 103(a),Apr. 11, 1968, 82 Stat. 75; Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7018(a), (b)(1),Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4396; Pub. L. 103–322, title VI, § 60006(a), title XXXII, §§ 320103(a), 320201(a), title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(L),Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1970, 2109, 2113, 2147; Pub. L. 104–294, title VI, §§ 604(b)(14)(A), 607 (a),Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3507, 3511.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 51 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 19,35 Stat. 1092).
Clause making conspirator ineligible to hold office was omitted as incongruous because it attaches ineligibility to hold office to a person who may be a private citizen and who was convicted of conspiracy to violate a specific statute. There seems to be no reason for imposing such a penalty in the case of one individual crime, in view of the fact that other crimes do not carry such a severe consequence. The experience of the Department of Justice is that this unusual penalty has been an obstacle to successful prosecutions for violations of the act.
Mandatory punishment provision was rephrased in the alternative.
Minor changes in phraseology were made.
1996—Pub. L. 104–294, § 607(a), substituted "any State, Territory, Commonwealth, Possession, or District" for "any State, Territory, or District" in first par.
Pub. L. 104–294, § 604(b)(14)(A), repealed Pub. L. 103–322, § 320103(a)(1). See 1994 Amendment note below.
1994—Pub. L. 103–322, § 330016(1)(L), substituted "They shall be fined under this title" for "They shall be fined not more than $10,000" in third par.
Pub. L. 103–322, § 320201(a), substituted "person in any State" for "inhabitant of any State" in first par.
Pub. L. 103–322, § 320103(a)(2)–(4), in third par., substituted "results from the acts committed in violation of this section or if such acts include kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, they shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both" for "results, they shall be subject to imprisonment for any term of years or for life".
Pub. L. 103–322, § 320103(a)(1), which provided for amendment identical to Pub. L. 103–322, § 330016(1)(L), above, was repealed by Pub. L. 104–294, § 604(b)(14)(A).
Pub. L. 103–322, § 60006(a), substituted ", or may be sentenced to death." for period at end of third par.
1988—Pub. L. 100–690struck out "of citizens" after "rights" in section catchline and substituted "inhabitant of any State, Territory, or District" for "citizen" in text.
1968—Pub. L. 90–284increased limitation on fines from $5,000 to $10,000 and provided for imprisonment for any term of years or for life when death results.
Effective Date of 1996 Amendment
Amendment by section 604(b)(14)(A) ofPub. L. 104–294effective Sept. 13, 1994, see section 604(d) ofPub. L. 104–294, set out as a note under section 13 of this title.
Short Title of 1996 Amendment
Pub. L. 104–155, § 1,July 3, 1996, 110 Stat. 1392, provided that: "This Act [amending section 247 of this title and section 10602 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, enacting provisions set out as a note under section 247 of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under section 534 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure] may be cited as the 'Church Arson Prevention Act of 1996'."
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Family Killed when Car Accelerator Sticks
A California highway patrol officer and three family members were killed when their car's accelerator stuck and they crashed going 100 mph. A traffic expert tells us what to do if we ever find ourselves in a similar situation.
Cops say someone in the 2009 Lexus ES 350 called 911 just after 6:30 PM last Friday to report the stuck accelerator. Witnesses said the car was traveling northbound on Route 125 in Santee, CA, when it slammed into the rear end of a Ford Explorer, plowed over a curb, and went through a fence before hitting an embankment and going airborne. It reportedly rolled several times before stopping and bursting into flames in the nearby San Diego River basin, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Mark Saylor, 45; his wife, Cleofe, 45; his daughter, Mahala, 13; and his brother-in-law, Chris Lastrella, 38, were all killed in the crash, according to the CHP.
The car he was driving was a loaner car from a local car dealership, as Saylor had recently dropped off his regular vehicle for servicing.
Toyota, which makes Lexus cars, had recalled the "all-weather" floor mats in its 2008 version of that car model because of complaints about them sliding forward and jamming the accelerator. A sales manager at the dealership said he wasn't sure which mats were in the Lexus loaned to Saylor.
Toyota issued a statement saying the company is deeply sorry to hear about the Saylor incident.
"We are unable to comment on this tragic accident until all the facts are known," the statement said. "It is important to avoid speculation and allow any investigation to run its course."
What should we do if this ever happens to us? We called our friend Mr. Traffic, a.k.a. Kenny Morse, for guidance.
"Knowing what to do in the unlikely case of a gas pedal sticking might save your life," he says. "First of all, this happens rarely, but if you keep your wits about you and do not panic, it can make all the difference."
Here are his top tips:
• First, try to hit the pedal to make sure nothing is forcing it down.
• Next, PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL IMMEDIATELY, and gently start to brake, being aware of the traffic around you, and pull the car to the side of the street or road as soon as possible.
• The last resort is turning off the ignition, but you have to make sure that you do not lock the steering wheel. You will lose your power in the brakes and steering. DO NOT try to drive the vehicle, as it will rev the engine to a dangerous level.
"Knowing what to do in a potential emergency is what makes a driver a driver," Morse says. "Anyone can step on the gas and go straight, but do you know how to avoid a collision, or something like this?"
For more on how to deal with emergency situations, check out www.mrtraffic.com.
great advice, thanks for sharing.
very tragic, and some good advice
I live about 2 blocks from where this happened. Its such a tragic outcome. Several people we know were there when it happened as the area is the main exits to get into Santee from coming home from work. My heart goes out to this family and my prayers are with them. From what we have heard, He had tried everything that was suggested in the article and it all failed. Its going to be really interesting to see what the outcome of this whole thing is.
Sad dtory and the audio of the phone call makes it all the more chilling. But I seriously doubt that anyone KNOWS what he did to stop the car. The only witness we have to what happened is the 911 phone call and that doesnt tell us anything. In a situation like this the mind goes int a panic.
The phone call sounds like it was faked. Listen to the ending.
I work on and test drive these cars daily and I think it was more due to panic and driver error more than anything.
"Its sad that Four people lost there lives on the road"
Something that would just about never happen in the UK - the vast majority of our cars are manual (stick-shift). If the accellerator jams, the instant reaction would be to brake, which in a manual would also disconnect the engine.
Okay, an automatic can be put into neutral - but it's not a normal reaction in a moving car, whereas dumping the clutch is instinctive.
Not so much a comment on the country, more on the cars - but it's an un-necessary tragedy.
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You can prioritized them if you wish, but that isn't really necessary.
Think about this: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.


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It's tough to forget this day a year ago when a terrible plane crash in the Superstition Mountains claimed the lives of six people, including three children for the east valley and their father.She's one of the strongest people I've ever met. Losing three children in an instant, left to carry on with the memories, the questions and the loss.Karen Perry returned to the Superstition Mountains this week."As much as I love the mountain, my children died there too, so it's very emotional for me."She sees it everyday -- right outside her front door. She's hiked to the crash site twice."Obviously some kind soul that came left a memorial here and left some toys and pictures," she said.Perry will return again this weekend."It's emotional for me because to me, that's the grave site of my children."A year since that awful night and the painful days that followed.Does it feel like a year to her?Karen replied, "It's been surreal. No it doesn't to me..like it happened yesterday."Perry's children -- Morgan, 9, Logan, 8, and Luke, 6, boarded a plane with their father Shawn to spend Thanksgiving in Safford. Minutes after departing Mesa's Falcon Field, the plan inexplicably plowed into the mountain, killing all six on board."It's not something that goes away, losing your kids is not something you get over."She was sick in bed that night. Her nanny had dropped the kids off at the airport. She awoke to hear the phone ringing."I got a phone call from the children's nanny at about 8 p.m. who'd seen the news," she said.For moths afterwards, she was in a fog."Remember bits and pieces but it's almost like being in an accident yourself and you know waking up in the hospital and not having a lot of memory of what happened, I guess it's our way of protecting ourselves from the pain of it. I think two or three months went by before I have any recollection of what happened on a daily basis."What she does remember, clearly, is how the community grieved along with her."Big boxes of mail started coming in from the post office and they would leave big boxes everyday..I was very touched," she said. "The way the community and really the whole world reached out to me after the accident."In the years since the crash, she's discovered hundreds of videos and photos of her children. She rarely looked at them when they were alive -- she was too busy with life, too busy raising them."It's very fun for me to go look through their photos. I know some people can't do that, but I've got lots of videos and lots of photos and it makes me smile."After the crash, she stumbled upon a treasure Luke had left her."My youngest got ahold of my computer and got ahold of a photo. He took hundreds of pictures of himself and left that as a gift to me."Karen wants to know every detail of the crash, no matter how painful.In May, we went to a Phoenix salvage yard to view the wreckage for the first time.One of the many difficult steps she's taken in the past 365 days.She's hiked up to the crash site twice in the past year -- an eight hour trip."It gives me a sense of peace to go up there and a sense of peace to come here..it's a memory for me and it brings me closer to the last time I saw them," she said.And often, she comes to a certain spot."For me it's more comforting to be near their memories and close to where they passed away."If there's one thing she's learned in the past year, it's take nothing for granted."Appreciate what you have and be grateful for it. I'm so grateful that I had those children even for the short amount of time I had them with me."And she's grateful to the community that helped her make it through this past year."Thank you so much for all the support and love. It's just been overwhelming it's been wonderful to see that side of people."Somehow, she's moved forward. Returning to her job as a flight attendant and she's in a relationship."I met a wonderful man back in May when I went back to work and that's made a huge difference and it's helped me in healing, it's helped me appreciate everything in my life," she said.Karen says she is so touched by how the entire community and complete strangers have reached out to her after the crash. She adds that the outpouring of support got her through this.
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