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Frerard based on the song 22 acacia avenue by Iron Maiden - What happens when Gerard accidentally finds himself in a whore house? Love is found in the most unlikely of places...
Yeah, if what I was looking for was rain and rats, and I assure you its not.
We were strolling down the cobbled streets, looking for a place to eat. There was light drizzle mingled in the greenish fog and people bustled past as if they were in a hurry. People in London always seemed to be in a hurry.
I had to hold onto my black top hat with one hand before it was blown away, just like all the other men, the women clinging to their shawls and bonnets. Despite my winter cape the wind was still painfully cold, and my white silk gloves provided no warmth for my numb fingers.
"Ray - Just go into the next inn you see. I cant stand this bloody weather." I had to talk loudly to be heard over the whistling of the wind, and Ray called back an 'okay' before quickening his pace. We rounded a corner into a street named Acacia avenue, lined with big buildings that looked expensive. Each window seemded to have a candle glowing in it, providing a warm light and making me long to be inside the buildings. Surely there would be an inn, or a public house or something. Finally I saw Ray duck past a man and into one of the doorways, I followed him and watched as he slammed the brass door knocker in the shape of a bow on the wood of the door, the number 22 also in brass directly above the knocker.
The door was opened almost instantly by a large woman, wearing a dark purple velvet dress, her breasts bulging over the top of her corset. Her brown hair was streaked with grey and pulled back into a fancy hair style, dotted with jewels. I was wondering why Ray had chosen this particular place, it didnt seem like an inn or pub to me. But when I looked past the woman I saw that there was indeed a bar and gentlemen sat about the room, flirting with the maids and smoking pipes.
"Good evening gentlemen. Is this your first time visiting number 22?" The woman asked, her ruby lips forming the words slowly, as if they were solid things coming out of her mouth. Ray and I nodded at the same time.
"Yes, we're trying to get out of the cold." I added quickly, the womans smile grew wider as she stepped aside for us. We hurried over the threshold, the door being shut behind us.
"Well, allow us to warm you right up." The woman said as she took our capes and top hats from us and hanging them on a hat stand. "My name is Merl and I hope you enjoy your time with us tonight." She added, smiling warmly at us. I thought this was a strange thing to be saying to us but then I decided it must just be a London thing.
"If you follow me I'll run you past the prices and what not." I gave Ray a confused look, but he merely shrugged and followed Merl to the bar, where she sorted us out with drinks before pulling a piece of lead from between her breasts and writing on a peice of brown paper todays date.
"Okay sirs, what are your names?" She asked, looking at us from beneath her thick eye lashes.
"Ray Toro and Gerard Way." Ray answered, the woman wrote our names down and leant her elbows on the bar.
"Well then, to just sit in this room and drink and eat is 2 shillings, flirting is fine but any innapropriate touching of the girls will result in a bigger charge - about 4 shillings. To have a dance from one of the girls is six shillings, for light interaction like kissing, touching etc its eight shillings, and anything more will require you to get a room and pay ten shillings." As she said the prices Merl counted each thing off on one of her fingers, before smiling at me and Ray. "So men, what will it be?" She asked. I looked at Ray, seeing the look of shock reflected on his face. Slowly I turned to look back at Merl, as Rays eyes wandered round the room - noticing the men and women kissing and fondeling between drinking and laughing.
"Excuse me err, Merl but erm... Is this a erm -"
"A gentlemans place of socialising and enjoyment." Merl cut across me. Ray grabbed my shoulder and pushed himself against me so as he could whisper in my ear -
"Its a god damn whore house Gerard. We should leave." I nodded my agreement but stopped when I saw the look on Merls face. She had a strange look of understandment matching her smirk.
"Well, if your not inclined towards the women we do have a few healthy boys here too." Ray and I looked at eachother with looks of horror, she thought we were gay!? I turned to quickly correct her when Ray spoke before me.
"You sell boys too?" He gasped, clearly disgusted. Merl put her hands on her hips and gave Ray a stern look.
"I do not class it as selling them, I merely give them wages for offering their services. Besides, those rascals earn the most in this place, its surprising how many men prefer the same sex." I had heard enough, and by the looks of it Ray had too. It wasnt that I was against gays, I was strong beleiver that people could do what they want - but I certainly didnt want some middle aged slut trying to sell me a night with a boy. Merl picked up the peice of lead and poised it above the paper, ready to write.
"Anyway, what will it be?" She repeated. I looked at Ray who looked at me.
"Well. We'll just stay in this room." He said, Merl nodded and held out her hand.
"Two shillings each then" She said, I was giving Ray a shocked look as he handed her the money. She thanked him and then Ray took our drinks and made his way over to a table in the corner by the window.
"Ray - have you gone mad? Lets just leave here, I did not come to England just to sit in some sleazy pub." I hissed under my breath so that no one else would hear me. Ray glared at me and took a sip of his ale.
"No I havent gone mad Gerard. The way I see it, we already had drinks and its freezing cold out side and I for one do not want to leave this warm place to go hunting for somewhere else for god knows how long. Besides, we can leave as soon as we've drank these." Ray gestured at our drinks before taking another sip of his. I stared at him for a while longer, wanting to argue but unable to. Finally I gave in and began to sip at my ale, the liquid was warm as it ran down my throat and I found myself beginning to relax. Ray started a conversation and before I knew it we were ordering more drinks and acting as if we were in any normal pub.
After a couple of hours how ever bad news struck. Merl approached us and when I looked at her I noticed that the room was almost empty, the fire had burned down to nothing but a few smoldering ashes and a lot more candles had been lit. It was only now that I noticed the pounding of the rain on the window we were sat by, and when I looked at it I could not see outside for the amount of water pouring down the glass.
"I am afraid the roads have all been flooded." Said Merl, a small smile playing on her lips. Ray and I exchanged glances before looking back at Merl. "You will have to stay here tonight, do not worry - unless you wish to share a room with one of the girls... or boys - there will be no extra charge." I looked at Ray who got to his feet.
"No no, that simply can not do. We cant stay here tonight, we will leave now before the rain makes the roads flood even more." Ray began striding across the room, I pushed past Merl and caught up with him at the hat stand as he pulled on his cape, handing me mine. We grabbed our hats and Ray opened the door, as soon as he did a strong gust of wind blew into the room - nearly knocking us off our feet. Rain soaked us and we saw the the roads were indeed flooded, the drains overflowing and murky rain water washing through the doorway and round our ankles. Merl rushed over and slammed the door shut quickly. Lifting her skirts up, clear of the water. She gave me and Ray an annoyed look as she spoke.
"Like I said. You will have to stay here tonight - Follow me and I will show you to your room." I looked at the door, wondering whether we could try to walk through the water. But I knew that was a stupid idea and so instead I followed Ray and Merl through a door beside the bar and up a narrow staircase to the floor above.
A/N: I know not much happens in this chapter but the story will get better :] Just so you know this is set in victorian england (Just in case you hadnt guessed :P) Please reveiw and let me know what you all think of it so far :]


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I know he is attracted to me. To be honest, I would consider a "friends with benefits" deal if it came down to it, because I would not want to lose his friendship. Is boredom a terrible reason to have sex with someone?
Why do you call it boredom? Sounds like friendship to me. And friendship often is a very good reason to deepen a relationship. But ...
I began a friendly relationship with a guy from my work.
Here's the reason not to do it! Ask yourself this: What's the end game to this relationship? Eventually this relationship will end, unless you think he'd marry you.* How will you get along at work when the relationship is over?
And a guy in his early 30s may not be used to "friends with benefits" relationships, so that's another hazard -- how will he handle you schtupping other guys when you're in college? (For that matter, what are you doing that you're so blase about "friends with benefits" in high school?)
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Actor Jack Thompson has returned to his love of Australia's bush poetry.Monday 31 January 2011 11:36am
Simon Winchester has written a biography of The Atlantic Ocean.Friday 28 January 2011 11:14am
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Science writer Rebecca Skloot first heard about HeLa cells in a high school biology class.Friday 21 January 2011 11:30am
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Two major nonprofit organizations have set up funds to assist the families of victims of Monday's shooting at the Washington Navy Yard.
Early Monday, Aaron Alexis opened fire in a building at Washington Navy Yard, killing 12 people and injuring many others. Alexis reportedly worked for a military subcontractor in information technology.The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (or TAPS) has set up a fund to support families who lost loved ones in Monday's mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard.
TAPS is a nonprofit organization that provides support to anyone who has lost a loved one in military service. "All donations made to this fund will be used to provide comfort and care for the families from the shooting, including support programs and casework assistance for unmet needs," according to TAPS.
In addition, the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region set up two funds: the Navy Yard Relief Fund and the Safer Communities Fund. The Navy Yard Relief Fund will provide support for victims' family members. The Safer Communities Fund works to reduce violence in the D.C. area and provides support to non-profit organizations.
More information on the Community Foundation is available at www.thecommunityfoundation.org.
More on the Washington Navy Yard Shooting:
Who is Washington Navy Yard Shooting Suspect Aaron Alexis?
Washington Navy Yard Shootings: Photos, Coverage, Links from Across the Web
FBI: Washington Navy Yard Shooter Bought Shotgun in Virginia
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People & Performance April 1999 issue Life with Punter
"Past Employers our Traditional Trainers"
Every now and then, when forced, I go to one of those evening functions where usually intelligent men wear boring funeral black and choke themselves with strange neck restrictions somewhat after the manner of Japanese foot-binding (Dont the men look so attractive Daahling). How men in a state of partial strangulation can look attractive except to a particular type of deviant is beyond me, but thats the power of social convention At one such function I well remember a comment made to me by the CEO of a mid-size company (both of us with raised carotid arteries, red-faced and eyes slightly protruding), regarding staff training - "We dont have a training budget. If you hire the right people, you shouldnt need one". Well now, theres a thought. Is the need for training a reflection on the selection process? Hmmm. Lets put that one aside for now too hard, and considering the readership of P&P Id need a good flak jacket and consider instead that for many of us (most? all?), we learned much of the skills and knowledges we have today at the feet of, and through the cheque-book of, our past employers. If you agree with that, and I hope you do, then the next couple of statements must also be true. When you went to employer x, your skill/knowledge set was y. When you left that employer your skill/knowledge set had increased to y plus something. Your CV looked better. You had more experience in a given area, and had new or increased skills. The jobs you are now applying for attract an increased remuneration package and better prospects. And you achieved this at the cost of your previous organisation while being paid a salary/wage at the same time (Obviously those of us who pay our own fees and learn in our own time are excluded from this argument). Those of us who actually planned our careers in the Third Form are probably a minority but there are many who do plan their employment moves in a precise and calculated way, measuring a particular employer in terms of what will my CV look like after 5 years in that place, and where can I go with those new skills/knowledges?
If you dont mind me cutting to the chase here, what were talking about is the fact that having new skills/knowledges enhances your CV and makes you more attractive to a new employer, usually in a more senior position which attracts a better remuneration package each time you move. If you look at it in process terms, each employer has added value to the product. And paid (usually) for the privilege.
The interesting thing is that this process is so engrained, so accepted and so historical that I think weve forgotten that career enhancement through new skills/knowledges is an employee benefit and should be regarded as part of the benefit package.
In earlier days (c1700) men with no skills were hit on the head while harmlessly quaffing beer and woke up to a strange swaying sensation and the realisation that they had just made a career switch and were now part of His Britannic Majestys Navy. Now thats recruiting. Anyone with any connection to things Maritime will have realised after a while that most nautical things can be nutted out if you think logically and dont look for complicated answers. Now you know why. Your 1700s sailor was, not to put too fine a point on it, pretty thick. However, after 5 years of being an Ordinary Seaman and soaking up new skills/knowledges and the odd dose of scurvy, if one was still alive one might qualify for the status of Able Seaman (even the job titles are pretty basic) and life became a little better. Fewer people were allowed to shout at you or flog you, for a start. And look at the skills/knowledges you now have! Ship Husbandry, Ropework, basic Violence, Caulking, Feet and Fist coordination, Knife Handling (defensive, level 1), Basic Seamanship, Flagellation, and in Fletcher Christians case, your basic Illegal Transfer of Command process. And all this provided free by a caring employer. Note that swimming was not deemed a required skill, was not part of the selection criteria (Tavern-specific rather than skill-based) and was not part of the on-going training & development plan.
Now, heres the rub. Sailors having served their time in His Majestys Navy who chose not to re-enlist, were able to offer themselves as trained seafarers to the Mercantile Marine and obtain better positions with far better conditions of work albeit by todays standards, still appalling. So from Unemployed Unskilled Tavern Drunk to Warrant-Officer-Master-at-Arms in 10 years, board & lodging all found, and cash on top, now able to apply for a position as Bosun on the Marie Celeste at twice the pay and without a ghost of a chance of redundancy. And all thanks to the previous employer. My suggestion is that, maybe, we dont make enough fuss about that part of the benefit package that we call career-enhancement. Perhaps we should start including it in the description of the remuneration package, for example "Salary vic $50K plus performance bonus, company vehicle, skill/knowledge acquisition and career enhancement included". Why not? The next question, which I will leave you to ponder, is: How do we value that up? Maybe over the years we have grown an employee pool to whom training and career enhancement has become an expected thing and where the cost of providing that benefit does not even rate a passing thought. Maybe its time to change that.
Carpe Diem
Steve Punter ANZIM, Dip
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Citing a resilient local economy and good financial management by the city, the credit rating agency Fitch today affirmed Louisville Metro's strong AAA rating for general obligation bonds.
"The overall depth and diversity of the local economy is underscored by steadily growing employment levels which contribute to solid socioeconomic characteristics," the agency said in its report.
Fitch also noted that the city has maintained satisfactory amounts in its ending fund balance, also known as the Rainy Day Fund. The city ended last fiscal year with a Rainy Day fund of $62.4 million, which is within the suggested range of 10 to 15 percent. The city's Rainy Day Fund is 12.3 percent of its general fund budget, up from 11.5 in the previous fiscal year.
Fischer credited Chief Financial Officer Steve Rowland and his team for keeping a close watch on taxpayer dollars, which led to the rating affirmation.
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The Basics of Canine Parasites: How to Detect, Diagnose and Treat
Canine parasites is probably not something you worry about all that often. Parasitic fungal infections that affect the skin, hair and/or nails is referred to as dermatophytosis; ringworm is one of these parasitic infections that occur in dogs, cats and other mammals.
When a dog has ringworm it is a big concern because it can cause painful, itchy lesions on the skin. Other symptoms of dermatophytosis include:
* Dandruff
* Reddened skin
* Poor hair coat
* Darkened skin
* Hair loss
A victim of ringworm may also experience raised lesions that frequently ooze, and inflammation of the claw folds. Some dogs can simply be carriers of the infection, meaning that they do not show any symptoms but can pass it on to other animals. Although it does no harm to them, it should always be taken care of to prevent problems for other animals.
Ringworm in dogs is caused by infections from the fungi Microsporum canis, microsporum gypseum and trichophyton mentagrophytes. The risk of your pet developing ringworm varies on where you live. Dogs kept in environments that are densely populated with animals are more susceptible to infection. For example, if you are adopting a dog from an animal shelter or kennel, you should have their skin checked for ring worm. Also, animals kept in poor living conditions are at an increased risk for infection. It is important to note that there are certain diseases and medications that decrease the body's ability to develop a normal immune response, therefore making it more prone to infection. Talk to your veterinarian about these risks.
In order for ringworm in dogs to be diagnosed, a veterinarian needs to do a fungal culture of skin clippings, an examination of a sample of hair and if the case is serious enough, a biopsy. Treatment for ringworm is usually a simple process, and most dogs can be treated on an outpatient basis. Antifungal medications are among the most common treatment and it is important to keep an eye on your dog incase side effects develop. Another way to treat dogs with parasites is by using a lime sulfur dip, which is a sulfur concentrate for non-specific dermotoses and parasites.
Canine parasites can be prevented by keeping a close eye on your dog's skin and hair condition, maintaining a clean environment and having regular vet checkups.


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Last week, Radiohead fanboys/girls got all upset thanks to someone taking the time to type out part of a Thom Yorke Interview from the July/August issue of The Believer in which the Radiohead frontman said that his band had sworn off the album format. "None of us want to get into that creative hoo-ha of a long-play record again," Yorke told Ross Simonini. "It's just become such a drag. It worked with In Rainbows because we had a real fixed idea about where we were going. But we've all said that we can't possibly dive into that again. It'll kill us." Some people took this to mean that the band was breaking up and freaked out accordingly, but apparently that statement merely meant that they'd given up on the fusty old model of releasing multiple songs under the same umbrella—because yesterday, a new song by the band wormed its way onto the Internet!
Behold, "These Are My Twisted Words," which was unleashed via, naturally, a cryptic post on the band's fan board AtEaseWeb:
The MP3—which is "out there," for those of you who are feeling lucky—also had the following text embedded in its data:
i just wanted to reassure readers
that following representations
seeking confirmation
that before your very eyes
behind the wall of ice
that the box is not under threat
however they are set to remove
other boxes
in fact i have the list in front of me
i went to a briefing on their plans
and challenged them to tell me
exactly what the cost would be
they spoke in broad terms
Which I think means "Don't worry, baby, everything will turn out alright." But I'm sure there will be another 15,000 interpretations of the above statement between now and the time I click "post."
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These Are My Twisted Words [Line Out via Consequence Of Sound]
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Sources tell TSN that Detroit Red Wings goaltender Dominik Hasek is expected to announce his retirement on Monday.
The Red Wings have called a news conference at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit for 11am et/8am pt.
Hasek leaves the NHL as one of the most important goaltenders the game has ever seen. From 1993 to 2001, The Dominator won six Vezina Trophies and became the first goalie to win consecutive Hart Trophies.
He followed up his domination in the late 1990's by becoming the first European starting goaltender to win a Stanley Cup in 2002, setting a record with six shutouts in the playoffs.
This season, Hasek won 27 games with a goals-against-average of 2.14 this season, appearing in 41 games while he shared duties with Chris Osgood. In the playoffs, he appeared in just four games against the Nashville Predators in the first round en route to winning his second Stanley Cup.
Hasek began his NHL career with the Chicago Blackhawks in 1990-91, appearing in five games. In 1992-93, he moved on to Buffalo where he enjoyed his greatest individual success.
But it wasn't until he joined the Red Wings for the 2001-02 season that he won the ultimate team prize, the Stanley Cup.
After the work stoppage in 2004-05, Hasek signed with the Ottawa Senators for the 2005-06 campaign, winning 28 games and losing just 10. But last year, he returned to the Red Wings for what would turn out to be his final stop on a 16-year journey.
His unconventional and unorthodox style of flopping around his crease and sprawling on his back to make a save changed the way goalies play their position and earned him a spot among hockey's all time greats.


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The Section on International Child Health (SOICH) is committed to improving the health and well-being of the world's children. The key components of our approach are:
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Become a part of our incredible community - join SOICH today!
The AAP Section on International Child Health (SOICH) will be hosting its annual educational program at the 2014 National Conference and Exhibition (NCE) in San Diego - more info at www.aapexperience.org.
As part of the program, we will hold the 3rd Annual Global Child Health Abstract Symposium and SOICH Photo Competition -SOICHpix.
Hope to see you in San Diego this October!
The International Community Access to Child Health (ICATCH) program provides financial and technical support to pediatricians in developing countries who are in the process of developing and implementing a community-based child health initiative.
Preliminary deadline: June 9, 2014 (Optional deadline - If submitted by this deadline an ICATCH advisor will review your application and provide feedback):
Final deadline: August 15, 2014
Click here for more information about the ICATCH program and how to apply.
AAP National Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida, Section on International Child Health H Program with the 2nd Annual Global Child Health Symposium - Monday, October 28, 2013, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
Winners of 2013 SOICH Abstract Presentations:
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"Bollywood's effect on body-image and dietary habits of adolescent girls in Mumbai, India" - Dylan Graetz, MD/MPH student
2. Best poster
"Etiology and outcomes in Mexican children with influenza-like illness over three consecutive influenza seasons" - Ana Ortiz-Hernandez, MD
Check http://www.aapexperience.org/ to watch recorded plenary sessions from the AAP National Conference and Exhibition - October 25-29, 2013 in Orlando, Florida
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As health care providers working abroad and locally all of you have unique perspectives about the state of child health in your country/state/province/community. If you enjoy writing or reading about experiences throughout the world please check out www.worldschildren.org. You will have any opportunity to share your own thoughts!
Committing to Child Survival: A Promise Renewed – Progress Report 2013 - A UNICEF Publication
The annual number of under-five deaths fell from 12.6 million in 1990 to 6.6 million in 2012. But much faster progress is needed to reduce preventable diseases that cause child mortality. This is the second report in a series intended to track progress on child survival and promote accountability for global commitments.
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SOICH is working extensively to help our colleagues in other countries who experienced disasters. Working jointly with the AAP's Disaster Preparedness Advisory Council (DPAC) we have been able to reach out to our colleagues and offer free material on disasters and mental health, supplies and moral, educational, and at time physical support. Through DPAC we have additional information available for anyone in or planning to visit the disaster areas. In addition, thePediatric Education in Disaster Manual(PEDS) is available in English and Spanish for free. In addition, through the Friends of Children Fund, the AAP has received donations to help financially as recovery efforts continue. Make your donations online at the Friends of Children Fund donation page.


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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Misspelled interstate signs appear to be popping up across Louisville. A rush to complete a project may be to blame for one of the errors, and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is taking the blame for two others.
Two permanent signs near Bardstown Road and the Gene Snyder Freeway have the name of the late Kentucky Congressman spelled incorrectly as "Synder."
Andrea Clifford, a spokeswoman for the Transportation Cabinet, says the mistake was made in the design phase when a misspelled template was included in "hundreds of pages of documents" given to the contractor.
"It's not the contractor's fault, it was just a spelling error that happened during the design process," said Clifford.
The mistake was caught over the weekend. The contractor, Gohmann Asphalt & Construction of Clarksville, Ind., did not return a phone message seeking comment.
When asked how the mistakes occurred, Clifford said it was simply an oversight.
"It's not like everyone is doing an absolute 100 percent spell check that are in these documents. Sometimes it's over 100 pages in these documents and they are looking for the safety and construct-ability issues," Clifford said.
When asked if they should be spell-checked, Clifford responded: "Well if we have to go through and comb through every word on every page for a misspelling, it's going to take a lot longer to get projects through the design phase and out the door to construction."
Clifford said the sign will be fixed by Wednesday or Thursday of this week and will only require crews to swap out letters, meaning no new signs will be necessary.
An apparent rush to complete another project near eastbound Interstate 64 and the Interstate 71 on ramp left a temporary sign with the word "Cincinnati" misspelled with an extra "t." The permanent sign was torn down recently as crews work to revamp Spaghetti Junction as part of the Ohio River Bridges Project.
Max Rowland, a project manager for Walsh Construction, said the company was pushing a subcontractor to finish the temporary sign when it was installed overnight without someone spell checking the sign.
"It was in the heat of battle and as soon as we saw it, we were like 'Oh, my gosh,'" said Rowland. "But we can't take it down."
The subcontractor for Walsh could not be reached for comment.
By Monday afternoon, the Cincinnati sign had been corrected, according to Mindy Peterson, a spokeswoman for the Ohio River Bridges Project.
Neither Rowland nor Clifford could say how many sets of eyes saw the templates before the signs were printed and installed.
Don Newton, who owns property near the Gene Snyder Freeway, said he hadn't noticed the misspelled signs before being told by a reporter.
"You would think they would know that better downtown or with the highway department," Newton said.
Ramon Manley, who was unloading a moving truck when approached by a reporter, said he was baffled to see Cincinnati misspelled.
"That's funny," Manley said. "I guess they had a spell check problem or somebody was rushing."
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So how do you want to go?
Definitely not like silent film star Marie Prevost. She died alone in her apartment, and no one found her or her little dachshund for two weeks. Luckily, the little doggy ate Mary's decomposing body to stay alive.
What career move is sending you straight to hell? The Ringer?
Definitely not The Ringer, you bastard—that was actually a sweet movie. Jackass the Movie and Jackass Number Two I ain't so sure about, but at least if those films send me to hell, I will have the eight other Jackass fellas there with me.
What stunt should have killed you?
I have almost bit it on a number of occasions, but the "Big Red Rocket" stunt in Number Two, definitely. I was riding it, but the fucking thing exploded on the launch pad and shot foot-long metal rods out everywhere. Any of them could have split me in half.
Was there anyone on Earth you wanted to punch in the face?
If there has been anyone I have ever wanted to punch, they got punched. And then, of course, they beat me half to hell in return.
Name one thing you're glad you'll never have to do again on Earth.
Wax Steve-O's balls. That was just horrible. It almost turned me off of balls altogether.
What is your proudest accomplishment?
Coining the word "gooch." For those of you who don't know, on a guy it's the spot between the balls and the butthole, and on a girl it's the spot between the grrr-gina and the butthole. I hope someday the word will make it into Webster's dictionary. [Editor's note: Mr. Knoxville seems unaware that this region is already known as the "taint."]
What is your biggest regret?
I don't know. I filmed most of 'em.
What are people saying over your casket?
"Check his pockets for booze and pills." "I already did." "Well, did he have any?" "Put out your hand, put out your hand!"
Nitro Circus, the latest display of Johnny's antics, airs Sundays at 10 p.m. on MTV. Also, check out jackassworld.com.


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FDA Safety Warning: Stop Using Sleep Positioners
The Scoop
Think you're keeping your newborn safe through the night by using a sleep positioner? You're not, according to a stern report issued September 29, 2010, by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that warns parents and caregivers to immediately stop using infant sleep positioners due to suffocation risk. Over the past 13 years, CPSC and the FDA have received 12 reports of infants between the ages of 1 month and 4 four months who died when they suffocated in sleep positioners or became trapped and suffocated between a sleep positioner and the side of a crib or bassinet.
"The deaths and dangerous situations resulting from the use of infant sleep positioners are a serious concern to CPSC," says CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum in an advisory issued by the agency. "We urge parents and caregivers to take our warning seriously and stop using these sleep positioners, so that children can have a safer sleep."
The report notes that most of the infants suffocated after rolling from a side to stomach position. In addition to the reported deaths, CPSC has received dozens of reports of infants who were placed on their backs or sides in sleep positioners, only to be found later in potentially hazardous positions within or next to the sleep positioners.
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According to the CPSC, the two main types of infant sleep positioners are flat mats with side bolsters or inclined (wedge) mats with side bolsters. Both types of sleep positioners typically claim to help keep infants on their backs and reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The FDA has never cleared an infant sleep positioner to prevent or reduce the risk of SIDS. In addition, CPSC and the FDA are unaware of any scientific studies demonstrating that infant positioners prevent SIDS or are proven to prevent suffocation or other life-threatening harm.
"To date, there is no scientifically sound evidence that infant sleep positioners prevent SIDS," says Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner and a pediatrician. "We want to make sure parents, healthcare professionals, and childcare providers understand the potential risk of suffocation and stop using infant sleep positioners."
CPSC and the FDA are warning parents and childcare providers to:
- Stop using sleep positioners. Using a positioner to hold an infant on his or her back or side for sleep is dangerous and unnecessary.
- Never put pillows, infant sleep positioners, comforters, or quilts under a baby or in a crib.
- Always place an infant on his or her back at night and during naptime. To reduce the risk of SIDS, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends placing infants to sleep on their backs and not their sides.
Sleep positioners also typically claim to do one or all of the following: aid in food digestion to ease colic or the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); and prevent flat head syndrome (plagiocephaly). In light of the new safety data, FDA believes any benefit from using these devices to ease GERD or prevent plagiocephaly is outweighed by the risk of suffocation. The report also notes that the AAP does not support the use of any sleep positioner to prevent SIDS.


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The Calgary Flames have invited veteran forward Steve Begin to training camp on a professional tryout.
Begin, who missed all of last season due to hip surgery, returns to the team that drafted him back in 1996. He played 123 games with the Flames, scoring 11 goals and 18 points with 192 penalty minutes.
Begin has played 488 career NHL games with the Flames, Montreal Canadiens, Dallas Stars and Boston Bruins
He split the 2010-11 season between the Nashville Predators and their AHL affiliate the Milwaukee Admirals.


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The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) launched its annual flu immunization campaign with a kick-off event today at the Rhode Island State House.
The dangers of the flu and importance of being vaccinated were discussed by Director of Health Michael Fine, MD, First Lady Stephanie Chafee, and Pablo Rodriguez, MD. Dr. Rodriguez is the Chairman of the Women & Infants Health Care Alliance, the Chairman of Latino Public Radio, and the President and CEO at Women's Care.
"If there is one thing we learned last year, it is that flu seasons can be unpredictable. The flu hit us early and it hit us hard. Flu shots are the best way to keep yourself safe and to protect those around you," said Dr. Fine.
"Last year, almost 500,000 Rhode Islanders were immunized against flu. That's a great start, but it means we're only halfway there!"
Doctors recommend flu vaccination for everyone older than six months of age. The flu is a serious illness that can even make healthy people very sick. Last year in Rhode Island, the flu sent 831 people to the hospital. In a very bad season the flu can cause as many as 160 deaths in Rhode Island.
Flu vaccinations protect both the people who are vaccinated and the people around them by preventing the spread of the virus. Flu vaccination is particularly important for pregnant women, senior citizens, healthcare workers, and people with chronic medical conditions. Examples of chronic medical conditions include diabetes, cancer, and asthma.
All Rhode Islanders are urged to see their doctors to be vaccinated against the flu. Children can also be vaccinated at public clinics and at school-based clinics. Adults can also be vaccinated at pharmacies, public clinics, and some school-based clinics.
"It's especially important that healthcare workers, grandparents and parents be immunized," said Mrs. Chafee. "When you're busy caring for others in your life, getting a flu shot protects both you and the people you care for."
Dr. Rodriguez highlighted the importance of vaccination for pregnant women.
The event on Tuesday was broadcast live on Latino Public Radio.
At several points throughout the event Dr. Rodriguez addressed listeners in Spanish, reminding them about the importance of vaccination and addressing some common misconceptions about flu vaccine. For more information about flu vaccine or to find out where to get vaccinated, call 401-222-5960 / RI Relay 711.


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iSuppli estimates that Apple cut more than $50 from manufacturing costs per unit since the phone made its debut last year.
A home soda machine lets you make and serve your own cola anytime you want.
To reduce the risk of explosions and pollution, some utilities are switching from petroleum to vegetable oils to insulate transformers.
To draw attention to plastic pollution in the Pacific, two sailors are crossing 2,100 miles on a craft built from 15,000 recycled bottles and a Cessna cockpit.