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This is what true grace looks like. Before you read on, grab a tissue.
Twelve-year-old cancer patient Talia Joy Castellano has been taping herself to create her popular video blog, Make-Up is My Wig, where she's shared beauty tips with more than 100,000 YouTube subscribers, mostly without a wig to hide her bald head.
A few days ago, she posted a different kind of video. "It will be the most serious," she says. It is.
She tells viewers that her doctors say that she now has two cancers in her body: Neuroblastoma, the cancer she has been battling for five years, and now pre-leukemia in her bone marrow. Without many treatment options available, her doctor wanted to do a bone marrow transplant, but warned that it would be the hardest thing she has done and may not even help in the end.
Talia has been through multiple rounds of chemo, radiation, blood transfusions, stem cell transplants and other surgeries—"more than any kid should have to go through, more than anything an adult should go through," she says.
At almost thirteen, she has been given the right to decide her fate, and she has decided against the transplant.
"This is not fair to me anymore," she says. "I hope you understand what I'm saying and understand where I'm coming from."
While, as she puts it, "cancer sucks," she has perspective far beyond her years. "Having cancer has been an amazing yet horrible journey but every journey has an end."
"Everyone asks me if I'm scared," she says. "I'm definitely scared but I also know that I'm on a low-dose chemo that's supposed to help both cancers, so it will keep me stable for a little bit." She is looking forward to her birthday August 18th, and the big party that they'll have at her house.
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's lower house of parliament has approved a 2013 budget that foresees a slightly lower deficit than that expected for this year.
The government budget approved Wednesday envisions a deficit of 35.6 billion zlotys (€8.7 billion; $11.3 billion). That would be 51.8 percent of GDP, compared to a deficit expected at 52.4 percent of GDP this year.
The 2013 budget expects revenue of around 299.4 billion zlotys (€73 billion; $95 billion) and spending at no more than 335 billion zlotys.
The bill still faces approval by the Senate and president, but both are expected to accept it.
The government's calculations are based on an expectation of 2.2 percent GDP growth and inflation of 2.7 percent, predictions the government's critics view as overly optimistic.

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Steam Greenlight Spotlight: Hammerwatch
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Author: ClayMeow
Hammerwatch is a hack-and-slash dungeon crawler being developed by just two guys, heavily influenced by the classic Gauntlet series. As with Gauntlet, Hammerwatch features four unique classes as well as co-op play for two, three, or four players. Not only does the game feature local co-op, but it also supports LAN and online co-op! While combat may get a bit hectic with four players and a slew of enemies, it certainly looks like a ton of fun. The game will have PC, Mac, and Linux support with cross-platform multiplayer as well!
The game consists of twelve levels divided between four acts. While twelve levels may not sound like a lot, developer Jochum Skoglund (hipsot) did have this to say:
A lot of people have focused on the number of levels, totally understandable. I can assure everyone that these levels are large and holds many features and secrets, also one important factor is that you can walk between the floors in one act, sometimes you might need to solve something in one floor to access something in the floor below. We also have at least 4 bonus levels (these every one will just love!) and also our survival levels. Source
If that's not enough for you, the game will support modding, allowing users to create their own levels, as well as change other aspects of the game! Hipshot said they'd love to add Steam Workshop support, but doesn't know just yet how feasible that would be - same goes for offering a Four-Pack. In addition, there are five modes of play that should increase replayability: Easy, Medium, Hard, Hardcore, and Survival. The latter, Survival mode, will feature small arena levels with waves of enemies constantly spawning and charging you, as can crudely see in the "Survival Script Test" below.
While the game will not feature a loot system (enemies will drop coins, keys, health, mana, potions, and extra lives), there will be character development through unlocks and upgrades that can be purchased from NPCs. Hipshot stated that it is very important to them that every class can be played in single player alone and be well balanced. The goal of the game is travel up from a castle prison all the way to the royal chambers to kill an evil dragon. Aside from The Dragon at the end, there will be three other large bosses (The Maggot, The Knight, and The Lich) that will require various strategies to defeat other than just hacking away. Monsters themselves will also feature different skills and abilities. One interesting caveat with the combat is that you cannot move and shoot at the same time, but neither can the enemies. As such, it seems kiting will become a very important tactic when using a ranged character against melee enemies.
Hammerwatch is expected to be ready for release in Q2 2013. No demo is planned just yet, but they haven't ruled it out. With or without a demo, all the gameplay videos make me want this game right away! Anyone who has fond memories of Gauntlet should want this game, and if you're too young to have experienced the original Gauntlet games, Hammerwatch seems like a worthy spiritual successor to discover what all the fuss is about.
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There are hundreds of hiking trails in British Columbia, and they are located in spectacular natural settings.
After all, BC has more than 850 parks and protected areas along with year-round resorts. Every type of excursion is available, from short walks on well-marked nature trails to thigh-burning multi-day wilderness backpacking trips.
The best-known trail in British Columbia is the internationally acclaimed West Coast Trail on southern Vancouver Island. Hikers come from all over the world for this challenging 75km/47mi coastal route, known for both its beauty and physically demanding nature.
Soft sandy beaches, rainforests, and the sound of the Pacific Ocean await hikers along the Vancouver Island coast. Tide pools burst with marine life at Botanical Beach along the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, while the remote broad sandy beaches of Northern BC's Naikoon Provincial Park stretch for approximately 100km/60mi. The Sunshine Coast Trail provides hikers with ocean views and the cool environment of old-growth forest.
See vivid red, yellow, orange-tinted volcanic mountains from the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast's aptly-named Rainbow Range trail. Towering grey cliff walls are found along the Rockwall Trail (in Kootenay National Park), and craggy pointed peaks dusted with snow greet visitors to Mount Robson's Berg Lake Trail.
The cities of Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler have quick access to quiet forests and great hiking and walking trails. Try the easy Galloping Goose Trail from Victoria, the myriad trails in Cypress Provincial Park near Vancouver, or the scenic Lost Lake Trail in Whistler.
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Vancouver Island: Mountains, meadows, rivers, beaches and the famous West Coast Trail.
Victoria: Year-round hiking in BC's capital city.
Vancouver, Coast & Mountains: Plenty of variety here, from short walks in the woods to back-country treks.
Vancouver: Explore three local mountains, or hike through Stanley Park or Pacific Spirit Regional Park.
Whistler: A world-class, four-season destination. Gondola access to alpine ridges as well as quiet trails.
Thompson Okanagan: Berg Lake Trail is a must-do for spectacular views of Mount Robson.
Kootenay Rockies: An alpine lover's dream. Glaciers, lakes, wildflowers and epic peaks. National parks also offer short, easy interpretive trails.
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast: Historic trails along the old Gold Rush Trail make nice day trips, while large parks offer rocky terrain and rolling grasslands.
Northern BC: Waterfalls, volcanic features, and wildlife. Perfect for those seeking a true back-country experience.
Many BC resorts have summer hiking opportunities, which range from family-friendly destinations with ocean-to-alpine views to massive verticals in the Rockies.
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November 13, 2013 — As a 29-year-old man who works with very small children, I stand out.
"You teach preschool?" people say when I tell them what I do for a living. They're often as incredulous as if I'd told them I was a private investigator. When I visit my hometown of Buffalo, New York, my grandfather still asks, hopefully, if I might consider going into school administration one day: "Wouldn't you like to be a school principal?"
I can tell that my granddad, a successful labor lawyer who founded his own firm, doesn't consider my job quite manly enough. "Not really, Grandpa," I say. "I like being in a classroom and working directly with the students."
As for my students' parents, I get along perfectly well with most of them. It helps that their kids love me and I'm enthusiastic about my job. But the truth is, relative to my women colleagues, I'm under heightened scrutiny. Men who want to work with children are still seen as unnatural, even slightly suspect. No one notices when women hug kids, but alarm bells go off when we see a man with an arm around a child who isn't his. This is why I'm very firm with my students about physical boundaries. It's sad but often necessary in the course of my day to tell a three-year-old to stop trying to hug me.
You'd think that being a young, straight guy who works with kids would at least have worked to my advantage with the ladies, back in my single days. But that was never quite the case. Some women thought it was sweet that I work with kids, and considered it a sign that I'd be a good father someday. But in the end, many of them were also put off by my not-exactly-commanding salary. (I'm thrilled to report that I married a wonderful woman in July—a social worker who respects what I do.)
So why do I persist in doing a job that earns me relatively little in the way of respect, and even less in the way of money? Because I love kids, and I think that they benefit from having role models of all stripes. It's good for children to see that women and men alike can go to work and read stories and prepare lunches. It's important that they realize as early as possible that a person's role in life doesn't have to be determined by his or her gender.
Most of all, I want to help create a society that's as open as a young child's mind. Little kids believe anything is possible, until we tell them otherwise. I'd like to help them hold onto that belief.


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The Candy Continues: Art from Craig KanarickSaveur
More sugar! Halloween is over, but we're not quite finished with the candy. We saw a slideshow of photographer Craig Kanarick's work over at Saveur and thought it was pretty sweet. We could see these prints in a modern kitchen (or, if you really want to drive your kids crazy, a child's room). Take a look...
According to his bio at Saveur.com, Kanarick used to be a prep cook at Babbo in New York. He's been collecting and photographing candy for more than 15 years.
We know many of you out there are candy fanatics. Would you like a collection of Starburst on your wall? Any of these prints would certainly add a great pop of color to a kitchen.
• Get information on ordering Kanarick's prints at Rockmade.
• See a slideshow of 52 photos at Saveur.
Related: 10 Great Food Prints from Adam Turman
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Mountainsmith Pinnacle Trekking Poles
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About Mountainsmith Pinnacle Trekking Poles
Closeouts. Reach the pinnacle of your adventure with this pair of Mountainsmith trekking poles, offering adjustable length and a built-in anti-shock mechanism that can be switched on for accents and off for stability during descents.
- High-strength 6061 aluminum shaft adjusts 27-53" in length
- Built-in anti-shock mechanism can be turned on or off
- Ergonomic molded TPR hand grip
- Adjustable webbing wrist strap
- Carbide tip for ice and rock
- Removable rubber tip cover
- Removable trekking basket
- Sold as a pair
- Adjusts: 27-53"
- Weight: 1 lb. 8 oz. pr.
- Made in China
- Colors and graphics vary but all features remain unchanged
- Prop 65: This product may contain a chemical or substance known to the state of California to potentially cause reproductive harm
- Visit our Trekking Pole Guide
Specs about Mountainsmith Pinnacle Trekking Poles
- Number of sections: 3
- Adjustable: Yes
- Lock mechanism: Twist lock
- Length: 27" (68.5cm) to 53" (134.6cm)
- Anti-shock: Yes
- Basket type: Trekking
- Tip material: Carbide
- Single/Pair: Pair
- Shaft material: 6061 aluminum alloy
- Handle material: TPR
- Weight: 1 lb. 8 oz.
- Recommended use: Hiking/trekking
- Made in China
- Colors and graphics vary but all features remain unchanged
- Prop 65: This product may contain a chemical or substance known to the state of California to potentially cause reproductive harm
- Visit our Trekking Pole Guide
Do you own this product? Write a review and help others with their buying decisions!
4.196363 5 Overall Rating: 4.2 Based on 550 reviews
Most Helpful 5-Star Review
Adjustment technique is all in the wrist
Reviewed by Gregory Peccary from So. Fla/Sonoran Desert on Wednesday, May 23, 2012
These seem well-made and I expect them to serve well as an introduction this newfangled (to me) way of hiking. A word about adjusting the length (which is not described here, nor in the info that comes with the product, nor on Mountainsmith's webpage describing the poles). Do not attempt to use th... Read More
Great Hiking HelpVerified Buyer Reviewed by ken from TX on Wednesday, August 15, 2018Used on trip to Grand Canyon and were invaluable for balance and aid in hiking,.
I drank the Kool-Aid!Verified Buyer Reviewed by Taka-Sha from NC on Tuesday, August 7, 2018I was a one walking stick man for years back when I considered myself a backpacker. I recently bought the set of Mountain Smith Pinnacle Trekking Poles, and I am a fan. Like I said I was a one stick guy. I liked a stick that was about head high and organic, but then I got out of Backpacking. I used these poles on a day hike with my kids last weekend and I absolutely loved them. I used them up hill and down hill, big steps and little steps..... they helped the old and out of shape former backpacker almost keep up with his 8 year olds! I would recommend these to anyone that may be out of hiking shape or may be having some knee issues. Win Win!
Good PolesVerified Buyer Reviewed by Mission/Disaster Worker from Oklahoma on Saturday, August 4, 2018I have used these poles for several trips now, in rugged areas mostly, and find them to be as advertised, and they are very good for standard hiking. They are of lighter weight metals, as they mention, but I still will use them for rugged trips also. If you are fairly heavy, say 200 lbs. or more, then I would suggest heavier weight poles for serious hiking.
Satisfied CustomerVerified Buyer Reviewed by Scout from Lousiana on Tuesday, June 26, 2018Very satisfied with the purchase of this product of excellent quality and price.
GREAT VALUE - GREAT PRODUCT!Verified Buyer Reviewed by Happy Hiker from Central New Mexico on Wednesday, June 20, 2018My neurologist recently told me in order to walk safely, I needed TWO walking poles and not the one walking stick I've been using for years. He said I didn't need a Gold-plated $200 pair, just a pair that was adjustable and well-made. I immediately knew where I was shopping - STP! Not only do these meet my needs perfectly, the price is great! They are lightweight but very sturdy, easy to adjust (contrary to posted comments), and STP's website is very educational on how to select and use walking poles correctly. I'm walking with a new sense of security, getting a bit of upper body workout, and my knees haven't felt this good for sometime. If you're a walker, you should give these a look!!
Grat valueVerified Buyer Reviewed by Hiking trucker from California on Saturday, April 14, 2018High quality at a time very reasonable price .
Pinnacle Trekking Poles Work WellVerified Buyer Reviewed by Kris hikes Flagstaff from Flagstaff, Az on Thursday, March 8, 2018I've used them twice since my purchase. The poles are easy to adjust, lock in place well and work as advertised. The only negative feedback relates to the straps. The straps are very narrow and unpadded. I was hiking in 20 degree weather so I had gloves on. I imagine that the straps may become uncomfortable without gloves on long hikes. Other than that minor issue, these are great budget priced trekking poles.
Can't find a better set of poles for the $$$Reviewed by Kurt from Denver NC on Sunday, February 4, 2018I have owned these poles for almost 3yrs and have logged over 1K miles on them.
My wife and I share a pair, as neither of us care for the locomotion experience of using 2 poles at a time.
The long and the short of it is these poles stay in the back of the car and hit the trail with us on every hike!
They are comfortable, and great for a range of heights. I'm 5'8 and my wife is 6', and she actually likes it set longer than me relative to our height.
They take a good bit of abuse, and contrary to other reviews that say they are easy to bend, I think they have held up well.
Of course the tips wear through, but what pole doesn't?
For under $30 you are not going to get another name brand trekking pole set that hold up as long!
Solid polesVerified Buyer Reviewed by SAR84 from North Carolina on Friday, February 2, 2018Well built poles with comfortable grips and suspension.
Affordable and EffectiveReviewed by Steve from Washington State on Saturday, December 30, 2017Since my 2013 purchase of these poles (not sure how the product has changed since then), I have enjoyed using the poles numerous times (though too often forgetting them at home or even forgetting they are in my trunk when I set off on the hike) and found them comfortable to use. I am not a big fan of the twist adjustment for length as they are prone to inadvertently shrinking as I hike if I didn't tighten them quite right. But I like the anti-shock grips and their durability. I also appreciate the included ribber covers for the tips. Most of my hiking is below the snow and ice so I keep the covers on and they work quite well. I have since purchased another far-more-expensive pair of carbon poles (different brand) that don't come with a usable (hikable) tip cover, so that helped me appreciate that my Pinnacle poles included the tip cover.
I'm pretty sure that when I bought these pole, the seller showed an MSRP of around $80, so surprised to see the current compare-to price as about half the old price. Thankfully, I got a screaming deal, so I didn't care!
Question & Answer
Questions about this product? Get answers from community and staff experts.
"How do I get new baskets? Mine both broke off the first time I used them. "
Three suggestions - go to your local Walmart, REI or order a new pair from the Mountainsmith website, $5.95 a pair - http://mountainsmith.com/snow-baskets.html
First I'd contact the manufacturer. If they're no help, new baskets are readily available from stores like REI Co-Op. Good luck! (I don't use baskets, but the tips on these poles do tend to fall off easily.)
You should probably contact the manufacturer, or STP customer service. Mine are still fine, though I don't really need them since I don't use the poles in snow.
Please contact customer service via 24/7 online chat, by email: email@example.com or by phone: 1-800-713-4534.
I have not tried myself but I assume that contacting Mountainsmith would be the most likely option. I have not broken mine yet but have thought about getting spares in case they discontinue this model and/or replacement parts. Please update us on your progress
"Are this collapsable?"
Yes the poles can be collapsed down to 27" so you could put them in a backpack.
They can be shortened and extended. It is basically two parts. The thicker pole with the handle and the narrower pole at the end. The narrow part can be adjusted for the length. But it is not collapsable.
The poles are telescoping and can be condensed to approximately 27 inches long or expanded up to 53 inches but they do not "collapse" in the sense that a wading staff used for fishing collapses and folds up.
According to information listed under the product overview tab: High-strength 6061 aluminum shaft adjusts 27-53" in length
"Can the tips of these poles be replaced when they wear out?"
Yes the tips can be replaced.
"Are snow baskets available for these trekking poles?"
Yes, it does come with snow baskets. They are removable for your convenience to be able to use them in dry rocky conditions.
They do include a fairly rudimentary pair of snow baskets. Solid molded plastic and seam to stay secure fairly well. They are more than serviceable but not sure they could be trusted to stay attached on an aggressive trail. I haven't had the chance to use them with the baskets attached, yet. For the price, not bad, though.
I don't know if you can purchase snow baskets. The ones that come with them are small, not for deep soft snow.
When I bought ours from STP, they actually came with the snow baskets along with rubber tips that can be taken on and off. So, from my limited experience of one purchase, these are included. Hope this helps.
No snow baskets were provided with the poles but the manufacturer might have them available. I never intended using the poles in snow so I paid it no mind. I might add that they are very good for normal hiking and easily match the performance of some expensive poles I had purchased several years ago.
Yes, these poles come with snow baskets
The snow baskets are included.
Mine came with baskets but I have yet to put them on (no snow yet).
Yes there are snow baskets available that can be taken off if needed.
Snow baskets are available from the manufacturer in a 3.5" width (check the Mountainsmith website). If you read the description, you will see that the baskets that come with these poles are trekking baskets, not sufficiently wide enough for soft or deep snow.
"Does one pole weight 1 lb 8 oz or is that the weight of 2 poles together. One place it seems to indicate the pair weight -vs- the individual weight. Please clarify. Thanks"
Both poles together weigh 1Lb 5oz. with out the snow baskets or rubber tips. With the tips or baskets on the pair comes to about 1 Lb 9oz.
Note: In freezing weather the snow baskets will become brittle and break.These are great trekking poles for about any conditions.
If you've read me review, you'll know that I only have one pole left. Having just weighed it, I got just about 310 grams, or, 11 oz. I removed the straps, (when I fall, I try and get those buggers as far away from me without losing them as I can,) which probably adds another 30 grams or so. All tolled: 340 grams for one, 680 for two, or; 12 oz for one, 1 lb 8 oz for two.
I just put the two poles together on a scale and weighed them at 1 lb. 6 oz. with the baskets.
"where is this product made?"
"please let me know what the exact waight of the poles is?
In the "overview" it is 1 lb. 12 oz.
In the "Specs" it's 1 lb. 8 oz."
It is 1 lb. 8 oz.
"How do you get the anti-shock to work?"
They work just like the Komperdell poles. You extend and tighten the top and second section. Then just give a twist about 1/4 inch you will feel a click. This is a link to a video I did that on our web site that shows how to do this.|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHh5ni-r7v0&list=PLE5222F79DD057018
"We are going to be hiking in Myanmar and have been told it would be helpful to have walking poles We have some but they are not adjustable enough to fit into our suitcases. We need something that telescopes down to around 20" or less. Does the Mountaiinsmith Pinnacle Trekking Pole fit that description? Rhoda"
The Mountainsmith Pinnacle Trekking Poles are adjustable from 27" to 53". Thanks for asking, I hope this helps.
"I`m cocerned about the aluminum structure of the poles bending under undue pressure?-----please advise.."
We have had no reports of the Mountainsmith Trekking Poles bending under pressure.
Well, it depends on what you call 'undue' pressure. I hike the Catskills, some of the rockiest, steepest, muddiest trails in the US, and they've worked great. I'm 5' 8", 165 lbs, and have never been concerned about them.||For the price, buy them. If you manage to break them under normal usage, you've set a baseline for what you really need - a pretty inexpensive lesson, I'd say.


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Chefs A' Field
Fresh from the farm and sea, this Emmy-nominated series offers a visual feast of culinary adventures, with episodes filmed coast to coast, from Hawaii's rich volcanic beaches to Mexico's dense Yucatan jungle. It showcases America's best chefs who, with family and friends, visit local farmers and fishermen to learn about eco-friendly foods. Then, they head back to the kitchen for a behind-the-scenes cooking lesson, where the chefs simplify the professional techniques of the restaurant kitchen to inspire people of all ages and skill levels to cook.
Chefs A' Field Previous Broadcasts
The Revolution (Episode #213)
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The Birthplace of Modern Organic Farming. Chef Christine Keff: Flying Fish - Seattle Chef Christine Keff is considered America's "queen of green cuisine," as she recognized the importance of conservation years ahead of other chefs. For the last 15 years, her four-star kitchen has been serving Northwest-inspired dishes made with local and organic ingredients. In this episode, the chef visits one of organic farming's early pioneers, Jim Meyer, in the foothills of the scenic North Cascades mountains. Recipes: Alaskan King Salmon, Squash & Mushroom Ragout, Roasted Onions, Bacon Vinaigrette; Grilled Fish Tacos, Charred Tomato Salsa, Guacamole, Onions, Handmade Tortillas.
Milking Goodness (Episode #212)
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Chef Leads the Herd. Chef Craig Stoll: Delfina - San Francisco James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef Craig Stoll is serious about knowing exactly where his ingredients come from. In this episode, the chef visits Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company, a real family dairy on the California coast, to meet the Holstein cows that provide milk for one of his favorite cheeses, and to learn first-hand about the cheese-making process. Recipes: Pizza Margherita with Tomato, fior di latte mozzarella, basil; Pizza Panna with local Blue Cheese, California Figs, and House Prosciutto Homemade Peach Ice Cream.


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March 09. 2013 7:37PM
Lebanon police seek armed robber
— Police are looking for a masked man who robbed the Little Store on School Street at gunpoint Friday evening.
The man entered the store shortly before 7:30 p.m., pointed a handgun at the clerk and demanded money.
The clerk complied and the man left the store with the cash, heading south on School Street.
The robber is described as a white man, approximately 6 feet tall with a medium build. He was wearing a black ski mask, black gloves, black pants and black shoes.


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Cerebral Palsy: Safety TipsSkip to the navigation
Topic Overview
People with cerebral palsy are prone to falls and other accidents, especially if they are affected by seizures. Following are some ways to improve safety and avoid injuries. For more information on safety for people who have seizures, see the topic Epilepsy.
Tips for working with children
- Supervise activities involving the use of sharp objects, such as knives.
- Have your child wear a protective helmet if he or she frequently falls or has seizures.
- Check your child's shoes often to make sure they fit properly, give good support, and are in good condition. Shoes with soles that grip, such as those made of rubber, are safer than smooth-soled shoes.
Household safety tips
- Pad sharp corners on furniture and countertops. Smooth out any rough surfaces under kitchen and bathroom countertops and keep surfaces cleared.
- Use protective devices, such as side rails on beds and straps or seat belts in chairs. Install handrails in the bathroom around the toilet and in the shower.
- Use sturdy, heavy furniture that cannot be easily overturned.
- Keep walkways clear of clutter and other objects, such as throw rugs, that can cause falls, and do not polish floors.
- Keep objects that are frequently used within easy reach.
- Don't let electrical cords hang low or lie on the floor.
- Use skid-proof mats on floors and skid-proof placemats under bowls and plates.
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August 21. 2017 9:25PM
AFP-NH to host tax reform forum in Portsmouth
— Americans for Prosperity - New Hampshire (AFP-NH) will host the third and final event in a series of forums on tax reform in Portsmouth on Wednesday.
The event will bring together individuals and business owners who have been impacted by the tax code who will share their stories.
This is the third AFP forum, with earlier events held in Manchester on July 26 and in Laconia on Aug. 10. The event is free of charge, but RSVPs are required. Tickets are available at https://goo.gl/Y5VpDh.
"We have heard from individuals and job creators about just how much our tax code is holding back our economy, leading to fewer jobs and lower wages," said Greg Moore, AFP-NH state director. "New Hampshire citizens have also expressed frustration with a tax code that is rigged towards special interests, at the expense of everyday Americans."
The forum is scheduled for Aug. 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Portsmouth Elks Club, 500 Jones Ave., Portsmouth.


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Professor Sir Andrew McMichael of the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom will be the UC Davis School of Medicine's 2013 Nelson Scientific Lecturer.
There are two opportunities to hear McMichael's address, which is titled "T-cell immune responses against HIV-1: Can they be harnessed by vaccines?" He will speak on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at noon in the auditorium of the Genome and Biomedical Sciences Facility, 451 Health Sciences Drive, at UC Davis, and at 5 p.m. in the Matsui Lecture Hall of the Education Building, 4610 X St., in Sacramento.
Both lectures are free and open to the public. To reserve a seat, e-mail email@example.com or call 916-734-9101.
Widely recognized as an expert in the molecular events involved in viral infection, McMichael is currently testing a series of T-cell boosting vaccines to determine if they can replace traditional drug treatments in preventing or controlling human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). He was knighted for his service to medical science in the United Kingdom, where he is also a fellow of both the Royal Society and the Academy of Medical Sciences.
"Sir McMichael has a unique understanding of HIV signaling pathways and how immune system responses can potentially be enhanced to overcome them," said Eric Gershwin, chief of the UC Davis Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Clinical Immunology. "His research is transforming how we think about vaccines and aggressive viruses, and we are thrilled he is able to share his recent outcomes with us."
The Nelson Lectureship was established to honor the legacy of Woodland, Calif., pioneers Camillus and Elizabeth Nelson and to bring thought-provoking speakers in medicine and science to the region.
The UC Davis School of Medicine is among the nation's leading medical schools, recognized for its research and primary-care programs. The school offers fully accredited master's degree programs in public health and in informatics, and its combined M.D.-Ph.D. program is training the next generation of physician-scientists to conduct high-impact research and translate discoveries into better clinical care. Along with being a recognized leader in medical research, the school is committed to serving underserved communities and advancing rural health. For more information, visit the UC Davis School of Medicine website.


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People with sleep apnea can safely travel to high altitudes with the help of a diuretic and a commonly used breathing device, a new study from Switzerland suggests.
Researchers found acetazolamide (sold as Diamox), which is already used to treat mountain sickness, improved overnight oxygen levels among people with the sleep disorder who spent time above 8,000 feet.
People who have sleep apnea stop breathing for short spurts when their airway collapses or gets blocked while they're asleep. The condition is most common among middle-aged, overweight adults and has been tied to a range of cardiovascular problems.
Because there is less oxygen in the air at high altitude, nighttime breathing symptoms may get worse far above sea level. However, there aren't any standard recommendations for mountain travelers with sleep apnea, according to Dr. Konrad Bloch, who worked on the new study.
"Physicians had no scientific evidence to counsel the patients," Bloch, from the University Hospital of Zurich, told Reuters Health.
To try to provide some guidance, his team sent 51 people with sleep apnea - all of whom lived at low altitude - to resorts in the Swiss Alps as high as 8,497 feet on two different trips.
Each time, the volunteers used a breathing device commonly prescribed to people with sleep apnea, called continuous positive airway pressure therapy, or CPAP, at night.
On one trip, participants also took three 250-milligram doses of acetazolamide each day. On the other, they were given drug-free placebo pills.
The dose of acetazolamide used here costs about $1.10 to $1.50 daily, the researchers noted. Along with being a diuretic, acetazolamide also triggers more frequent breathing.
Bloch and his colleagues found participants' average oxygen saturation overnight - a measure of sleep apnea severity - was better among the acetazolamide group, at 91 percent versus 89 percent in the placebo group at the highest altitude. (Normal oxygen saturation is between 97 and 99 percent.)
People taking acetazolamide also stopped breathing fewer times during the night than those taking the placebo pills, the research team reported Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
With the type of CPAP used here, called autoCPAP, a computer controls air pressure flowing through the breathing mask. For standard CPAP - which is more common in the United States - pressure is calibrated in a sleep lab and doesn't change based on nightly variation.
Most of the study volunteers were moderately obese men. Any related conditions they had - such as diabetes or high blood pressure - were stable before the study.
Watch for side effects
Bloch said acetazolamide, which requires a prescription, "is not a harmless drug" because it alters water and salt content in the body. Some people in the study had side effects such as burning, numbness or tingling - and others complained about the drug's taste.
For patients with heart or kidney disease in addition to sleep apnea, acetazolamide could lead to more serious complications - by making them pee too much, said Dr. Seva Polotsky, a sleep apnea researcher from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore.
"I think it's really beneficial. Having said that, you have to be careful with this drug," Polotsky, who wasn't involved in the new study, told Reuters Health.
"I would definitely check with a doctor and approach it very carefully."
The new research was partially funded by a grant from Philips Respironics, which markets sleep systems such as CPAP devices.
Bloch and Polotsky both recommended anyone traveling at altitude ascend slowly and take time to acclimatize along the way.
"This is a recommendation that is important for everyone, but especially those that have a breathing problem," Bloch said.


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Coppin shoots 29%, loses to Akron by 28
Eagles fall to 3-12 on season
Coppin shoots 29%, loses to Akron by 28
Eagles fall to 3-12 on season
AKRON, Ohio —
Zeke Marshall was one of three Akron players with a double-double in the Zips' 91-63 rout of Coppin State 91-63 Wednesday.
Jake Kretzer and Nick Harney scored 14 points apiece, with 12 and 11 rebounds, respectively, while Marshall finished with 13 points and 12 rebounds.
Brian Walsh added 14 points for the Zips (9-4).
Ahead 14-10 at the 10:49 mark, Akron took its biggest lead of the period with a 28-10 run to make it 42-20 with 1:12 left in the half. Walsh had 11 points in the period as Akron took a 42-27 lead into halftime.
Akron extended its lead in the second half, shooting 52.8 percent (19 for 36), while holding Coppin State to 28.9 percent (11 for 38).
Akron outrebounded the Eagles 61-32, and outscored them in the paint 44-18.


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Vikings Ink Brian Robison To Multi-Year Extension
The Minnesota Vikings announced Wednesday that they have signed defensive end Brian Robison to a four year contract reportedly worth $28 million.
Robison has eight tackles and one sack so far this season in four games. Has has recorded 31 sacks in 98 career games.
The move could be a sign that the Vikings perhaps will not re-sign Jared Allen after the season.


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Don't let the frilly dresses fool you — Tiffani Thiessen's daughter Harper Renn knows how to get her hands dirty, too.
"Any time this little girl can put on a princess dress, she is all for it," Thiessen, 39, tells PEOPLE Tuesday at Oscar de la Renta's "Mommy and Me" Soiree benefiting Baby Buggy.
"What's so funny is she would wear that outside and pick up snails. She's a very 50-50 kind of girl. She's a true Gemini."
Harper, who turns 3 in June, is in her "independent stage."
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"It's all about her picking out her clothes, her getting dressed, her wanting to wear what she wants to wear," says the actress. "It's all about, 'What can I do?'"
Lately, that's meant wanting to read books by herself, too. Even if she can't quite read yet!
"Last night she 'read' four books to us. She didn't actually read — it was her own story," says Thiessen. "That made me laugh!"
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From U.S. Naval Forces Public Affairs
PYEONGTAEK, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- Republic of Korea (ROK) President Moon, Jae-in presented Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper with the ROK Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) during the 69th Annual ROK Armed Forces Day Ceremony in Pyeongtaek, Sept. 28.
The ROK PUC is the highest unit-level award given by the ROK government and was awarded to all the Sailors of CNFK for "outstanding contribution to the defense of the Republic of Korea." The award follows closely behind the 2016 relocation of CNFK headquarters from Seoul to Busan, where it is now situated next to ROK Fleet (CRF) headquarters. CNFK is the only U.S. military major command to be located on a ROK military base.
fm Exceptional Advocate eNewsletter, October 2017
TRICARE has expanded mental health and substance use disorder, or SUD, services, adding outpatient programs and expanding options for opioid treatment. The expansion improves access to care and increases opportunities for mental health and substance use disorder treatment. The changes include:
Increased substance use disorder treatment options. Improvements to SUD options include opioid treatment programs and office-based opioid treatment. Office visits with qualified TRICARE-authorized providers may include coverage of medications for opioid addiction.
Research has shown that all students and especially those receiving special education who follow a carefully crafted transition plan are more likely to achieve post-secondary success. Helping professionals can craft these plans, but many may not be aware of the various resources available to ensure students' successful transition. One of the main resources available to parents/guardians and students are their classroom teachers. Teachers who incorporate transition-related content into instruction using universal design for learning (UDL) principles are in the best position to set up students for post-secondary success. It is thus necessary that parents/guardians and students are trained to inform teachers about UDL and advocate for their use in classroom instruction on an ongoing basis.
By Yan Kennon, Public Affairs Senior Writer, Naval Hospital Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) -- Newborn screenings identify conditions that can affect children's long-term health or survival. Each year, millions of babies in the U.S. are routinely screened for certain genetic, endocrine, and metabolic disorders, and are also tested for hearing loss and critical congenital heart defects, prior to discharge from a hospital or birthing center.
The screenings are a vital public health program that tests babies for congenital disorders that aren't outwardly visible.
By Joe Lacdan, Army News Service August 25, 2017
FORT MEADE, Md. -- The Army reached a number of milestones over the past two years as it continued service-wide integration of female Soldiers into combat career fields and other areas of service.
This summer, women made history at Fort Benning, Georgia, graduating as the first female cavalry scouts and M1 tank crew members. Earlier this month at West Point, the U.S. Military Academy named the first African-American woman as First Captain of Cadets.
By US Army CID September 1, 2017
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command is cautioning the Army community to be on the lookout for charitable schemes and scams associated with "disaster fraud" donations.
With these scams, criminals will use manmade or natural catastrophes, such as the recent damage and flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey, to get individuals to donate to charities claiming to support affected victims. Some of these organizations are fraudulent, or misleading at best because they do not have the infrastructure to support the affected disaster area.
By Lisa Ferdinando DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2017 — The Defense Department released guidance today to clarify the liberal consideration given to veterans who request upgrades of their discharge saying they had mental health conditions or were victims of sexual assault or sexual harassment.
The new guidance clarifies that the liberal consideration policy includes conditions resulting from post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, sexual assault or sexual harassment, said Air Force Lt. Col. Reggie Yager, the acting director of legal policy in the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.
Everyone's college experience is unique—and probably not quite what they were expecting, but here are some tried and true tips on how to get through it.
1. Get involved.
This point may be the most overhyped, but it's still valid. Go to your school's activities fair if they have one; otherwise, keep your eyes open for opportunities to join different clubs or teams. Joining a club or team can often provide a much-needed relief from your everyday classes or responsibilities, and it's a great way to meet new people or to try something new! Many schools even have niche groups such as unicycle clubs, quidditch teams (of Harry Potter fame), and virtual reality clubs. If you don't find a club that aligns with your interests, you can always start your own!
2. Learn how to network.
By Terri Moon CronkDoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2016 — The Defense Department today recommitted itself to its solemn pledge to make every effort to bring home all of its missing men and women to their families, Defense Secretary Carter said at the National Prisoner Of War and Missing in Action Recognition Day ceremony on the Pentagon's River Terrace Parade Grounds this morning.
By Lisa FerdinandoDoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON September 23, 2015 - Female veterans, trailblazers who served in the military decades ago, received a hero's welcome yesterday after arriving in the nation's capital on the first all-female honor flight.
"Best day of my life" is how retired Army Sgt. Maj. Sue Williams described the visit, which included stops at Arlington National Cemetery and the World War II Memorial.
By Shannon Collins DoD News Features, Defense Media ActivityWASHINGTON September 22, 2015 —
As part of ongoing Defense Department and Department of Veteran's Affairs efforts to continue to combat suicide, Pentagon officials recently emphasized the powerful role of individuals -- as well as peer support and other resources -- in suicide prevention.
DoD, in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs, is promoting the "The Power of 1" campaign during September in observance of Suicide Prevention Month. The theme underscores the belief that individuals have the power to teach reliance, recognize warning signs, intervene, chat or make a call; it only takes one person or one act to save another person's life.
By Mark Wyatt 66th Air Base WingHANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. September 22, 2015 —
When Air Force Senior Airman Kara Watts was a college student and searching for inspiration, she said she only had to look as far as her mother's military service.
Now, Watts and her mother, Air Force Maj. Tobie Wethington, an information management information technology fellow at Defense Information Systems Agency, are both serving on active duty.
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Paul Selva will host an award ceremony at 2 p.m., Thursday, in the Pentagon's center court yard for the three individuals who stopped a gunman on a Paris-bound train on Aug. 21.
At the ceremony, Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone will receive the Airman's Medal & Purple Heart medal, Specialist Alek Skarlatos will receive the Soldier's Medal, and Anthony Sadler will receive the Department of Defense Medal for Valor.
Secretary Carter and Gen. Selva will provide remarks during the ceremony. Stone, Skarlatos and Sadler will conduct a brief media availability in the Pentagon's center courtyard immediately following the awards ceremony.
DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2014 - Defense Department officials today announced a proposed overhaul of the Military Lending Act, which is designed to protect service members and their dependents during consumer credit transactions.
The proposed changes to the regulation would reduce predatory lending practices, expand protections provided to service members, close loopholes in current rules and help to ensure military families receive important consumer protections, officials said.
TRICARE Updates
Transitioning from active duty status may leave some beneficiaries with questions about their health care. Military families are offered several options to transition from active duty as smoothly as possible. Once you leave active duty status, you will need to take be proactive to ensure that you and your family have health care that meets minimum essential coverage (MEC) as required by the Affordable Care Act.
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2014 - A national nonprofit organization assists military families in making the transition from "battle-ready to family-ready."
Project Sanctuary, founded in 2007, continues its deliberate efforts that to date have provided help to over 450 families here, and in 44 of the 50 states.
Jason Strickland, chief development officer for Project Sanctuary, discussed the nonprofit's mission and how it is uniquely qualified to help troops and their families.
By David VergunArmy News Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2014 - Retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins and Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat were awarded Medals of Honor, the nation's highest award for military valor, for actions in Vietnam.
President Barack Obama presented the medals yesterday during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House. Adkins was present to receive his medal and Sloat's was awarded posthumously. Dr. Bill Sloat, Donald's brother, accepted it on his behalf.
By Navy Seaman Kameren Guy HodnettNavy Public Affairs Support Element East
BALTIMORE, Sept. 14, 2014 - Visitors and special guests watched today as members of the U.S. Army's 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), with the help of War of 1812 re-enactors, hoisted a 15-star, 15-stripe, full-size replica Star-Spangled Banner flag over Fort McHenry here at the "By Dawn's Early Light" flag-raising ceremony.
by Janis El ShabazzAir Force Personnel Center Public Affairs
Release No: 202Sept. 12, 2014
"JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas"* - Nearly 1500 Airmen are still missing and unaccounted for from various conflicts. There are more than 83,000 Americans still unaccounted for across the Department of Defense.
Every year the nation pauses on the third Friday of September to remember the sacrifices and service of prisoners of war, members still missing in action and their families. This year the observance falls on Sept. 19.
By Jim GaramoneDoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2014 - Anyone who saw the American flag unfurled at the Pentagon on Sept. 12, 2001, knows how Francis Scott Key felt two centuries ago when he was inspired to write "The Star-Spangled Banner."
The day after the terrorist attack on the Pentagon, the scene was still chaotic. Only essential military and civilian workers were required to come to the building. Parking was at Reagan-National Airport, as all U.S. airspace was still closed. As employees got off the Metro train, Pentagon police stood with weapons examining everyone's badge. Those without a Pentagon ID were told to keep traveling on. The conversation in the building was about friends who remained missing.
By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2013 - DOD officials today issued guidance to the force in the event appropriations lapse Oct. 1 and a government shutdown results.
Officials emphasize they still hope Congress can avoid that but say it is prudent to take such steps.
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2013 - President Barack Obama has issued a proclamation designating Sept. 29 Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, to honor the families of the fallen. The following is the text of the Presidential Proclamation:
In our city centers and our bustling parks, monuments stand dedicated to visionary leaders and singular moments in the life of our Republic. But in empty seats at family dinners and folded flags above the mantle, we find the constant thread of our Nation's character -- the truth that America endures because it is home to an unbroken line of patriots willing to lay down their lives for the land they love. As we honor the men and women who gave their last full measure of devotion, we hold close the families left behind.
By Amaani LyleAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2013 - The Defense Department has announced the transition of the Kosovo Campaign Medal to the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, effective Jan. 1, 2014.
In a Sept. 19 memorandum, Acting Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Jessica L. Wright stated that the KCM recognized the significant contributions of U.S. military personnel in support of Operation Joint Guardian since 1999 as part of the NATO-led Kosovo Force.
Department of Defense Education Activity News Release
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 24, 2013 – Three Department of Defense Education Activity schools were recognized by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan as 2013 National Blue Ribbon Schools.
Seoul Middle School in Korea, Lakenheath Middle School in England, and Kingsolver Elementary School at Fort Campbell, Ky., all received the honor. The Blue Ribbon Schools Program annually recognizes approximately 300 public and private elementary, middle and high schools where students are performing at very high levels or where significant improvements are being made in student achievement levels.
by Staff Sgt. Ian Hoachlander Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs
"JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas" – The Air Force Personnel Center plans to reduce access Airmen have to the Automated Records Management System – better known as ARMS – on AFPC Secure Sept. 30.
ARMS consolidated active duty, Reserve and Air National Guard military personnel records from each installation during the last few years. This has reduced manpower, cut costs and improved customer service.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 670-13September 19, 2013
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of Air Force pilots Maj. James E. Sizemore of Lawrenceville, Ill., and Maj. Howard V. Andre Jr., of Memphis, Tenn., have been identified and will be returned to their families for burial with full military honors on Sept. 23 at Arlington National Cemetery.
On July 8, 1969, Sizemore and Andre were on a night armed reconnaissance mission when their A-26A Invader aircraft crashed in Xiangkhoang Province, Laos. Both men died in the crash but their remains were unaccounted for until April 2013.
We are a national military charity, a registered 501c3 non-profit, www.thanksabunch.org . Our charter is to give away $50 Dinner Cards to all military and 'First Responders' - police, firefighters, and paramedics.
In order to get these free dinner cards in the hands of as many servicemen, servicewomen, veterans, and 1st responders as possible, we solicit one auto dealership to run a Hero Appreciation Week where these American heroes can stop by the business location and pick up a $50 dinner card, with no strings attached and no obligation to purchase anything.
By Donna MilesAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2013 - If you're mourning the end of summer ? and with it, the annual vacation season ? take heart that military lodging facilities remain open for business, offering year-round escapes at a fraction of the cost of commercial hotels.
Now might be the perfect time for qualified fun seekers to use their military, retiree or Defense Department identification cards to book lodging at one of hundreds of military-owned accommodations all over the world.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 664-13September 18, 2013
National POW/MIA Recognition Day is Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. Each year the president issues a proclamation asking Americans to observe the day as a remembrance of the nation's service members who were held prisoner or are still missing, and their families.
The day's events include a Pentagon commemoration ceremony hosting former prisoners of war, family members, military service members and distinguished guests. Traditionally held on the third Friday in September, the event will include formal military honors and remarks from a keynote speaker.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2013 - President Barack Obama will award the Medal of Honor to former Army Capt. William Swenson for conspicuous gallantry during Sept. 8, 2009, combat operations in Afghanistan's Kunar province.
At the time, Swenson served as an embedded trainer and mentor of the Afghan national security forces with Afghan Border Police Mentor Team, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2013 - Fantasizing about an exotic getaway but finding yourself strapped for cash? A "Space-A" seat aboard a military aircraft might be just your ticket to that vacation of your dreams.
Military-owned or -contracted aircraft fly to more places than many people realize, even to areas without U.S. military installations. When all mission-related passengers and cargo are accommodated, empty seats are offered up to eligible passengers on a space-available basis.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 651-13September 12, 2013
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that two U.S. servicemen, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and are being returned to their families for burial with full military honors.
Army Air Force 2nd Lt. Valorie L. Pollard of Monterey, Calif. and Sgt. Dominick J. Licari of Frankfort, N.Y. will be buried as a group in a single casket, on Sept. 19 at Arlington National Cemetery. The individually-identified remains of Licari were buried on Aug. 6 in Frankfort, N.Y.
by Debbie GildeaAir Force Personnel Center Public Affairs
"JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas" -You may be able to transfer your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to a family member, but if you wait until you're ready to retire or separate or until your dependent children are ready to go to college, it may be too late, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.
Because the Air Force program is tied to retention, only those on active duty after Aug. 1, 2009 are eligible to transfer benefits. Airmen must also have at least six years of service (active duty and/or selected Reserve) on the date of election and agree to serve four additional years.
FORT BELVOIR, Va., Sept. 11, 2013 – First Lady Michelle Obama and actor Gary Sinise paused for arts and crafts with young people during their tour of the new USO Warrior and Family Center here in honor of Patriot Day and National Service Day of Remembrance.
Located adjacent to Warrior Transition Unit and the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, the Warrior and Family Center provides a hub for programs and activities that promote physical health and recreation, family strengthening, positive behavioral health, education, employment and community reintegration.
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By Terri Moon CronkAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2012 - Beginning Oct. 1, 2012, active-duty members of the Army, Navy and Air Force will be able to contribute to the Roth Thrift Savings Plan as part of their investment planning, Defense Financing and Accounting Service officials said today.
The after-tax contributions will be electronically deducted from service members' pay accounts.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2012 - President Barack Obama asked the nation to "rededicate ourselves to upholding the sacred trust we share with our Gold Star families and the heroes we have laid to rest," in his proclamation issued today declaring Sept. 30, 2012, as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day.
The proclamation reads:
"From the revolution that gave life to our Republic to the trials of our times, our men and women in uniform have put themselves in harm's way to defend the people they love and the land they cherish. Their actions attest not only to the depth of their sacrifice, but also to a belief in their country so profound they were willing to give their lives for it. Today, we pay solemn tribute to all who did. Sons and daughters, fathers and mothers, husbands and wives, they were all patriots -- and with a devotion to duty that goes without equal, these proud Americans gave of themselves until they had nothing more to give.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 780-12
September 28, 2012
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors.
Marine Pfc. Richard S. Gzik, of Toledo, Ohio, will be buried today, at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, DC. On Dec. 2, 1950, Gzik and the other Marines of M Battery, 11th Artillery Regiment, 1st Marine Division, came under attack on the west side of the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea. It was during this battle that Gzik was killed in action and his remains were buried alongside the road leading to Hagaru-ri. Later that month, the withdrawal of U.N. forces from the Chosin Reservoir region made it impossible to recover Gzik's remains.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 781-12September 28, 2012
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors.
Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Samuel E. Lunday, of Marianna, Fla., will be buried today, at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, DC. On April 24, 1943, Lunday and four other U.S. servicemen were flying a C-87 Liberator Express aircraft over the Himalayan Mountains, from Yangkai, China, to their home base in Chabua, India. After losing radio communications following take-off, the crew was never heard from again. Eleven aerial search missions were unable to locate the aircraft or crew due to intense snows on the mountains at high altitudes, and dense jungle growth at lower altitudes.
From a Department of Veterans Affairs News Release
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2012 - The Department of Veterans Affairs has developed a new online community provider toolkit aimed at delivering support, therapeutic tools, and resources to community providers treating veterans for mental health concerns.
"Many veterans seek mental health care at VA, yet many also choose to go to providers in their community," Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki said. "VA is committed to helping veterans wherever they may seek care. This toolkit will enable those community providers who treat veterans to better understand the specific issues veterans face and help them access VA resources."
By Lisa DanielSept. 27, 2012
As the Army conducts its worldwide standdown for suicide prevention today, there is something family members militarywide can do, too, and it only takes a minute. Get out your smart phone and enter the information for the Military Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1, militarycrisisline.net, or text at 838255.
All calls are confidential and they are taken by trained counselors. So even if you're unsure if someone close to you may be suicidal, you could at least talk through the situation with someone who understands and could share insight. And in the terrible possibility of an emergency, you won't be searching for a number to call.
by Debbie Gildea
Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs
"JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas" - After four years without a rate increase, Air Force lodging rates will go up beginning Oct. 1, Air Force Personnel Center Officials said today.
The increase is necessary to ensure Air Force Lodging rates cover current operating and capital improvement costs, said Maj. Gen. A.J. Stewart, AFPC commander.
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2012 - The Defense Department is working with airlines to implement a new flight cancellation policy that will affect air travel for temporary duty travelers, a Pentagon official said today.
Andrea Carlock, chief of the program management branch, which serves as part of the Defense Travel Management Office, discussed the genesis of these changes and the potential impact on DOD travelers.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 774-12September 25, 2012
As part of the Department of Defense's efforts to confront the crime of sexual assault in the military, today the department announced improvements to prospective commander and senior enlisted training and a review of the initial military training environment in every service.
First, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has instituted higher standards for sexual assault prevention and response (SAPR) training for pre-command training. These changes are the result of a review ordered by the secretary in January 2012.
By Lisa DanielAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2012 - The Defense Department's Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences is conducting the nation's first large-scale study of the impact of a service member's death on surviving family members.
The university's Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, based in Bethesda, Md., received funding through DOD's Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program to conduct the five-year study to fill a void in understanding the myriad ways families are affected by a service member's death ranging from the emotional impact to loss of benefits, Dr. Stephen J. Cozza, director of the center's child and family program and a principal investigator of the study, said today.
by Tech. Sgt. Steve GreverAir Force Personnel Center Public Affairs
"JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas" - Federal Voting Assistance Program officials have declared the week of Sept. 27 to Oct. 4 as Absentee Voting Week to ensure service members and their families are aware of upcoming voting absentee deadlines before the Nov. 6 general election.
Absentee Voting Week follows Armed Forces Voters Week (also known as Overseas Citizens Voters Week), which took place from June 28 to July 7. AFVW and OCVW focused on helping voting assistance officers deliver federal post card applications to military members and their voting-age family members. These applications allow voters to register to vote and request a ballot.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2012 - The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced it has approved $28.4 million in grants to fund 38 projects in 25 states and the District of Columbia that will provide transitional housing to homeless veterans.
Among these 38 projects, 31 will provide temporary housing to homeless veterans with the goal that they will retain the residence as their own.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 764-12September 19, 2012
National POW/MIA Recognition Day is Friday, Sept. 21. Each year, the President issues a proclamation asking Americans to recognize the nation's service members who were held prisoner or are still missing, and their families.
The day's events include a Pentagon commemoration ceremony hosting former prisoners of war, family members, military service members and distinguished guests. Traditionally held on the third Friday in September, the event will include formal military honors. A flyover of military aircraft is scheduled to conclude the ceremony.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2012 - The Defense Manpower Data Center is making it easier for service members and their families to get and maintain identification cards.
The center has launched its RAPIDS -- Real-time Automated Personnel Identification System -- self-service portal to allow anyone with the Defense Department's common access card, or CAC, to apply for family ID or retirement cards or update dependents' statuses online.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2012 - With Election Day just 54 days away, federal voting officials want to ensure that service members and their families are prepared for their votes to be counted.
The Federal Voting Assistance Program [ http://www.fvap.gov/ ]has made the voting process easier than ever for Americans serving overseas, Pam Mitchell, the program's acting director, says. The website includes a tab for each state's deadlines for registering to vote and casting absentee ballots. It also has online registration and absentee ballot assistance, and includes a mobile app [ http:// http://www.fvap.gov/mobile/ ].
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Annual, perennial herb, shrub, glabrous to hairy, generally aromatic
Stems generally erect, generally 4-angled
Leaves generally simple to deeply lobed, opposite, generally gland-dotted
Inflorescence: cyme, generally clustered around stem, head-like, separated by evident internodes (terminal in Monardella ) or collectively crowded, spike-like to panicle-like (sometimes raceme or flowers 212); subtended by leaves or bracts; flowers sessile or pedicelled
Flower generally bisexual; calyx generally 5-lobed, radial to bilateral; corolla generally bilateral, 12-lipped, upper lip entire or 2-lobed, ± flat to hood-like, sometimes 0, lower lip generally 3-lobed; stamens generally 4, generally exserted, paired, pairs unequal, sometimes 2, staminodes 2 or 0; ovary superior, generally 4-lobed to base, chambers 2, ovules 2 per chamber, style 1, arising from center at junction of lobes, stigmas generally 2
Fruit: nutlets 4, generally ovoid to oblong, smooth
Genera in family: ± 200 genera, 5500 species: worldwide. Many cultivated for herbs, oils (Lavandula , lavender; Mentha , mint; Ocimum , basil; Rosmarinus , rosemary; Thymus , thyme), some cultivated as ornamental (in CA Cedronella , Leonotis , Phlomis )
Reference: [Cantino & Sanders 1986 Syst Bot 11:163185]
Annual, perennial herb, shrub
Leaf entire, lobed, or toothed, generally not spine-tipped
Inflorescence: clusters generally many-flowered, generally head-like, generally spheric, generally involucred, generally surrounding nodes in generally ± spike-like, generally interrupted panicles, or flowers 1several per leaf axil
Flower: calyx generally 2-lipped, upper lip entire or of 3 generally shallow, sometimes spine-tipped lobes, lower lip generally of 2 generally spine-tipped lobes; corolla 2-lipped, upper lip 2-lobed to entire, lower lip with 3 spreading lobes (middle often expanded); fertile stamens 2, attached in throat, anther sacs 12 per stamen (if 2, then separate on thread-like structure, 1 fertile, > other); style forked at tip
Species in genus: ± 900 species: ± worldwide, especially tropical, subtropical Am
Etymology: (Latin: to save, from medicinal use)
Horticultural information: All species are excellent bee fodder and have edible seeds (a traditional food of native Californians).
Shrub, spreading to mat-forming, 1070 cm, densely white-scaly throughout
Leaf 430 mm, linear to spoon-shaped, ± entire
Inflorescence: clusters generally 1230 mm wide; bracts 512(14) mm, ± round
Flower: calyx generally 611 mm, blue, purple, or rose, upper lip generally entire, rounded, lobes of lower lip acute, not spine-tipped; corolla tube generally 613 mm, blue, rarely purple, rose, or white, upper lip 2-lobed, 23 mm, < lower; stamens and style exserted
Fruit: nutlet, 1.83.5 mm, gray to reddish brown
Chromosomes: 2n=30
Ecology: Common. Dry, mostly rocky places
Elevation: 10004000 m.
Bioregional distribution: nw High Cascade Range, s High Sierra Nevada (e slope), Tehachapi Mountain Area, Great Basin Floristic Province, n Mojave Desert
Distribution outside California: to Washington, Idaho, Utah, Arizona
Highly variable; vars. intergrade.
Leaf 620 mm, widest 213 mm from base, abruptly narrowed to petiole
Inflorescence: bract and calyx glabrous to scaly, margin hairs generally short
Ecology: Dry flats, slopes
Elevation: 8003100 m.
Bioregional distribution: Great Basin Floristic Province, n Mojave Desert
Distribution outside California: to Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Arizona
Flowering time: MayJul
Synonyms: subsp. argentea (Rydb.) Munz; subsp. gilmanii (Epling) Abrams
Horticultural information: TRY.


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Errai RPC problems when upgrading from 1.3.2Final to 2.09CR1Ajit Nair Apr 27, 2012 12:30 PM
We have a client-server application that currently uses Errai 1.3.2.Final. I'm trying to use the newer 2.0CR1 release and am having trouble upgrading to it. It appears our Errai RPC calls aren't being executed. Using Firebug in Firefox, we can see that the Errai heartbeats are working fine. But for the RPC calls we are seeing error messages like this:
[errai] [error] failed to transmit deferred message: CommandType=readAllTableNames:, .....
[errai] -> no subscribers to deliver to for subject: .......
It seems the client isn't seeing the RPC server.
We use both Spring and Guice in our code. Our setup is as follows:
1. We first instantiate Guice and bind the Errai classes to it like this:
// Manually bind Errai required classes in a Guice Injector.
Injector guiceInjector = Guice.createInjector(new AbstractModule() {
public void configure() {
2. Then we setup the service locator like this:
// Trigger initialization of the Errai Bus by requesting an instance of ErraiService.
ErraiService erraiService = guiceInjector.getInstance(ErraiService.class);
// Place the application level singleton instance of ErraiService in a place that the
// Errai Servlet can later find it.
where OurErraiServiceLocator implements the ServiceLocator interface.
3. Then the Spring container is initialized where all of our Services are wired into the app.
4. And finally we register all the services now loaded in the Spring container with Errai. For each method in each service we create a bind point like this:
String bindPoint = RebindUtils.createCallSignature(serviceMethod); and then add it to a map (named messageEndpoints) with a callback like this:
new ConversationalEndpointCallback(
new ServiceInstanceProvider() { <---- This used to be of type Provider<T> in the code using v1.3.2
public Object get(Message msg) { <--------- This used to be an empty parameter list in 1.3.2
return springServiceBean; <------------ THis is the bean obtained from the Spring container
}, serviceMethod, erraiMessageBus));
And finally we register the map with Errai like this:
5. erraiMessageBus.subscribe(remoteInterface.getName() + ":RPC", new RemoteServiceCallback(messageEndpoints));
Is this the right way to be registering Errai RPC services that were loaded in Spring? It has been working fine when using Errai 1.3.2. Or is there another way to be doing this?
Should we be registering the RPC services differently in 2


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Sweden's New Gender-Neutral Pronoun: Hen
A country tries to banish gender.
By most people's standards, Sweden is a paradise for liberated women. It has the highest proportion of working women in the world, and women earn about two-thirds of all degrees. Standard parental leave runs at 480 days, and 60 of those days are reserved exclusively for dads, causing some to credit the country with forging the way for a new kind of nurturing masculinity. In 2010, the World Economic Forum designated Sweden as the most gender-equal country in the world.
But for many Swedes, gender equality is not enough. Many are pushing for the Nordic nation to be not simply gender-equal but gender-neutral. The idea is that the government and society should tolerate no distinctions at all between the sexes. This means on the narrow level that society should show sensitivity to people who don't identify themselves as either male or female, including allowing any type of couple to marry. But that's the least radical part of the project. What many gender-neutral activists are after is a society that entirely erases traditional gender roles and stereotypes at even the most mundane levels.
Activists are lobbying for parents to be able to choose any name for their children (there are currently just 170 legally recognized unisex names in Sweden). The idea is that names should not be at all tied to gender, so it would be acceptable for parents to, say, name a girl Jack or a boy Lisa. A Swedish children's clothes company has removed the "boys" and "girls" sections in its stores, and the idea of dressing children in a gender-neutral manner has been widely discussed on parenting blogs. This Swedish toy catalog recently decided to switch things around, showing a boy in a Spider-Man costume pushing a pink pram, while a girl in denim rides a yellow tractor.
The Swedish Bowling Association has announced plans to merge male and female bowling tournaments in order to make the sport gender-neutral. Social Democrat politicians have proposed installing gender-neutral restrooms so that members of the public will not be compelled to categorize themselves as either ladies or gents. Several preschools have banished references to pupils' genders, instead referring to children by their first names or as "buddies." So, a teacher would say "good morning, buddies" or "good morning, Lisa, Tom, and Jack" rather than, "good morning, boys and girls." They believe this fulfills the national curriculum's guideline that preschools should "counteract traditional gender patterns and gender roles" and give girls and boys "the same opportunities to test and develop abilities and interests without being limited by stereotypical gender roles."
Earlier this month, the movement for gender neutrality reached a milestone: Just days after International Women's Day a new pronoun, hen (pronounced like the bird in English), was added to the online version of the country's National Encyclopedia. The entry defines hen as a "proposed gender-neutral personal pronoun instead of he [han in Swedish] and she [hon]."The National Encyclopedia announcement came amid a heated debate about gender neutrality that has been raging in Swedish newspaper columns and TV studios and on parenting blogs and feminist websites. It was sparked by the publication of Sweden's first ever gender-neutral children's book, Kivi och Monsterhund (Kivi and Monsterdog). It tells the story of Kivi, who wants a dog for "hen's" birthday. The male author, Jesper Lundqvist, introduces several gender-neutral words in the book. For instance the words mammor and pappor (moms and dads) are replaced with mappor and pammor.
The free lifestyle magazine, Nöjesguiden, which is distributed in major Swedish cities and is similar to the Village Voice, recently released an issue using hen throughout. In his column, writer Kawa Zolfagari says, "It can be hard to handle the male ego sometimes. I myself tend to get a stinging feeling when a female friend has had it with sexism or has got hurt because of some guy and desperately blurts out some generalisation about men. Sometimes I think 'Hen knows me, hen knows I am not an idiot, why does hen speak that way of all men?' Nöjesguiden's editor, Margret Atladottir, said hen ought to be included in the dictionary of the Swedish Academy, the body that awards the Nobel Prize in literature.
Hen was first mentioned by Swedish linguists in the mid-1960s, and then in 1994 the late linguist Hans Karlgren suggested adding hen as a new personal pronoun, mostly for practical reasons. Karlgren was trying to avoid the awkward he/she that gums up writing, and invent a single word "that enables us to speak of a person without specifying their gender. He argued that it could improve the Swedish language and make it more nuanced.
Today's hen champions, however, have a distinctly political agenda. For instance, Lundqvist's book is published by a house named Olika, which means "different or diverse." Olika only publishes books that "challenge stereotypes and obsolete norms and traditions in the world of literature." Its titles include 100 möjligheter Istället för 2! ("100 possibilities instead of 2!"), a book for adults who "want to give children more opportunities in gender-stereotyped everyday life"; and Det var en gång … en ritbok! ("Once upon a time there was … a drawing book!"), the first "gender-scrutinizing" drawing book for children that "challenges traditional and diminishing conceptions of girls and boys, men and women."
But not everyone is keen on this political meddling with the Swedish language. In a recent interview for Vice magazine, Jan Guillou, one of Sweden's most well-known authors, referred to proponents of hen as "feminist activists who want to destroy our language." Other critics believe it can be psychologically and socially damaging, especially for children. Elise Claeson, a columnist and a former equality expert at the Swedish Confederation of Professions, has said that young children can become confused by the suggestion that there is a third, "in-between" gender at a time when their brains and bodies are developing. Adults should not interrupt children's discovery of their gender and sexuality, argues Claeson. She told the Swedish daily, Dagens Nyheter, that "gender ideologues" have managed to change the curriculum to establish that schools should actively counter gender roles.
Claeson might have a point. The Swedish school system has wholeheartedly, and probably too quickly and eagerly, embraced this new agenda. Last fall, 200 teachers attended a major government-sponsored conference discussing how to avoid "traditional gender patterns" in schools. At Egalia, one model Stockholm preschool, everything from the decoration to the books and toys are carefully selected to promote a gender-equal perspective and to avoid traditional presentations of gender and parenting roles. The teachers try to expose the pupils to as few "gendered expressions" as possible. At Christmastime, the Egalia staff rewrote a traditional song as "hen bakes cakes all day long." When pupils play house, they are encouraged to include "mommy, daddy, child" in their imaginary families, as well as "daddy, daddy, child"; "mommy, mommy, child"; "daddy, daddy, sister, aunty, child"; or any other modern combination.
To those who feel gender equality or gender neutrality ought to be intrinsic to a modern society, it probably makes sense to argue for instilling such values at an early age. The Green Party has even suggested placing "gender pedagogues" in every preschool in Stockholm, the Swedish capital, who can act as watchdogs. But of course toddlers cannot weigh arguments for and against linguistic interventions and they do not conceive of or analyze gender roles in the way that adults do.
Ironically, in the effort to free Swedish children from so-called normative behavior, gender-neutral proponents are also subjecting them to a whole set of new rules and new norms as certain forms of play become taboo, language becomes regulated, and children's interactions and attitudes are closely observed by teachers. One Swedish school got rid of its toy cars because boys "gender-coded" them and ascribed the cars higher status than other toys. Another preschool removed "free playtime" from its schedule because, as a pedagogue at the school put it, when children play freely "stereotypical gender patterns are born and cemented. In free play there is hierarchy, exclusion, and the seed to bullying." And so every detail of children's interactions gets micromanaged by concerned adults, who end up problematizing minute aspects of children's lives, from how they form friendships to what games they play and what songs they sing.


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By Diane Bartz
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Companies that own a key patent, such as those that ensure mobile and other electronic devices work together, should be allowed to win sales bans as a punishment for infringement only in rare, very specific cases, the Justice Department and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office said in a joint policy statement on Tuesday.
The Federal Trade Commission, which with the Justice Department enforces U.S. antitrust law, has also argued that infringement of "standard essential patents" should be punished with monetary damages, not bans, except in a handful of specific cases.
Standard essential patents have been a central element in the patent wars that smartphone companies have waged around the globe since 2010, as Apple has sought to fend off a challenge by Google's Android phones.
The fight has also embroiled Samsung Electronics, HTC Corp and others who use Android technology.
The usual expectation among corporations has been that standard essential patents will be inexpensively licensed to anyone.
Tuesday's statement appealed to the U.S. International Trade Commission to make the public interest paramount in deciding whether to order an injunction against an imported good that uses an essential patent.
"The USITC, may conclude, after applying its public interest factors, that exclusion orders (sales injunctions) are inappropriate," the Justice Department and patent department said.
Their statement is an expression of the administration's view and may carry weight with judges but is not binding.
It has been harder recently for companies to win injunctions for infringement in U.S. district courts.
The Federal Trade Commission, in a December filing, argued that Motorola Mobility, a unit of Google, was not entitled to ask a court to stop the sale of Apple iPhones and iPads that it said infringe on a patent that is essential to wireless technology.
In June 2012 Judge Richard Posner in Chicago threw out cases that Motorola and Apple had filed against each other claiming patent infringement. Both companies appealed.
In rejecting the Google case, Posner barred the company from seeking to stop iPhone sales because the patent in question was a standard essential patent.
The ITC, meanwhile, is considering accusations that Apple infringed patents owned by Samsung Electronics in making the iPod touch, iPhone and iPad. Essential patents are part of that mix as well.
An administrative law judge at the ITC said in a preliminary ruling in September that Apple was innocent of violating the patents. A final decision is expected this month.
The two standard essential patents in the complaint are related to 3G wireless technology and the format of data packets for high-speed transmission.
Apple won a huge victory in August when a U.S. jury found the South Korean firm had copied key features of the iPhone. Apple was awarded $1.05 billion in damages. That ruling is under appeal.
(Reporting by Diane Bartz; Editing by Phil Berlowitz)


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New city manager doesn't want to live in mansion
City council now considers pay hike
New city manager doesn't want to live in mansion
City council now considers pay hike
ATHERTON, Calif. —
The new city manager of a wealthy Northern California community doesn't want to live in the city's mansion.
The Atherton City Council is now considering a hike in pay for George Rodericks, even though his contract calls for a salary of $160,000 and free housing valued at $60,000.
City leaders say they are surprised that Rodericks doesn't want to live in the town-owned mansion, which sits in the city's 22-acre Holbrook-Palmer Park.
The San Jose Mercury News says Rodericks led the city to believe he would relocate by summer, after his daughter finished the school year.
But he changed his mind for unknown reasons and he wants a hike in pay to cover housing.
The City Council voted Wednesday to form an ad-hoc committee to make a decision.


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By Philip Pullella
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - A Vatican court on Saturday found a Holy See computer expert guilty of obstruction of justice in the investigation of leaks of sensitive papal documents to the media by Pope Benedict's former butler.
But after two lightning trials in the so-called "Vatileaks" scandal that has been a major embarrassment for the Vatican, many questions remained unanswered.
The same court which last month convicted Paolo Gabriele, the Pope's former butler, gave Claudio Sciarpelletti a two-month suspended sentence. It ruled he "helped obstruct" the investigation by changing his version of events several times under police questioning.
The leaks unleashed one of the biggest crises of Pope Benedict's papacy, hitting the Vatican at a time when it was struggling to overcome several child sex abuse scandals involving clerics, as well as mismanagement at its bank.
Vatican watchers are skeptical Gabriele could have acted alone, suggesting he may have been forced to take the blame in order to shield bigger players inside the Holy See.
They say both men could be pawns in a palace power struggle.
Gabriele's trial lasted only four sessions and Sciarpelletti's only two sessions. Both concentrated on the leaks of the documents and neither delved into the core issue of the alleged corruption mentioned in the leaked documents.
Sciarpelletti's sentence was reduced from four to two months because he had no criminal record and suspended because of his long service with the Vatican.
The defense said it will appeal. It had argued that Sciarpelletti, 48, a friend of the former butler, was confused and in shock after his arrest, which explained why he gave investigators different versions of events.
"Why would a man who had so much to lose, his job, his reputation, obstruct justice for someone else?" defense lawyer Gianluca Benedetti said.
When Vatican police searched Sciarpelletti's desk in the Secretariat of State - the nerve centre of the Holy See's administration - they found a closed envelope addressed to Gabriele marked "personal".
It contained a printed e-mail and documentation relating to a chapter in a book about Vatican corruption and intrigue written by Italian journalist Gianluigi Nuzzi, who had received confidential documents from Gabriele.
Gabriele, 46, who was one the four witnesses who testified on Saturday, was convicted of aggravated theft at a separate trial last month and sentenced to 18 months in jail.
The former butler told the court that he gave Sciarpelletti some papers but none of them were confidential. He said he wanted Sciarpelletti's opinion because of a widespread sense of malaise in the Vatican about allegations of corruption
One of the pope's closest household assistants, Gabriele admitted leaking the documents in what he said was an attempt to help disclose corruption and "evil" in the headquarters of the 1.2 billion-member Roman Catholic faith.
But several new twists emerged in the last hearing of the trial that left some questions unanswered.
One was that Sciarpelletti had told investigators early on that a Vatican monsignor who also works in the secretariat of state had given Sciarpelletti an envelope to give to Gabriele.
A heated debate broke out between the prosecution and defense, which asked that Sciarpelletti be recalled to the stand to be questioned about it. The judge refused.
Monsignor Carlo Maria Polvani, Sciarpelletti's immediate superior, told the court that Sciarpelletti all of a sudden had become "closed and always in a dark mood" and told him "you have to forgive me, you have to understand me".
But neither the prosecution, defense nor the judge asked Polvani to elaborate on why Sciarpelletti, who had always claimed his innocence, felt he needed forgiveness.
(Reporting By Philip Pullella; Editing by Sophie Hares)


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