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Macaca arctoides
|Scope: Global
Language: English
|Scientific Name:
|Macaca arctoides (I. Geoffroy, 1831)
Common Name(s):
Macaca brunneus (Anderson, 1871)
Macaca harmandi (Trouessart, 1897)
Macaca melanotus (Ogilby, 1839)
Macaca melli (Matschie, 1912)
Macaca rufescens (Anderson, 1872)
Macaca speciosus (Murie, 1875)
Macaca ursinus (Gervais, 1854)
|Red List Category & Criteria:
|Vulnerable A3cd+4cd ver 3.1
|Year Published:
|Date Assessed:
|Htun, S., Timmins, R.J., Boonratana, R. & Das, J.
|Mittermeier, R.A. & Rylands, A.B. (Primate Red List Authority)
Listed as Vulnerable as due to reduction in the past and projected decline by at least 30% over the coming 30 years (three generations) due primarily to hunting and continued rates of habitat loss (mainly as a result of logging and timber extraction).
|Previously published Red List assessments:
|Range Description:
|This species is found in Cambodia, south-western China (Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, and Yunnan provinces), north-eastern India (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura provinces), Lao PDR, north-western Peninsular Malaysia, northern Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam. It appears to be absent from most of Myanmar and Thailand; records are only from the far north of Myanmar and from the border ranges between the two countries south into the peninsula, with a few dubious records in central and north-western Thailand. It was formerly found in eastern Bangladesh as well, but may now be extinct there. In China it is found south of 25°N. The species has been introduced to Hong Kong. In north-eastern India, it has long believed to be restricted to the south bank of the Brahmaputra River (Choudhury 1988), yet Srivastava and Mohnot (2001), J. Das (pers. comm.) and Chetry et al. (2003) report possible records of this species from Namdapha National Park, though they were morphologically distinct from other representatives of the species, and could represent an undescribed subspecies.
|Countries occurrence:
Native:Cambodia; China; India; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Thailand; Viet Nam
Possibly extinct:Bangladesh
Introduced:Hong Kong
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|Populations in South Asia and in Myanmar are few and fragmented (Molur et al. 2003; S. Htun pers. comm.). This species is suspected to be extinct in Bangladesh, having last been recorded there in 1989 (M. Feeroz pers. comm.). It is very scarce all over its range in north-eastern India (Choudhury 2001). However, it is common in the mountains of Nagaland, Manipur, and eastern Mizoram (Choudhury 2001). In China the species is still common in Yunnan, though the populations are thought to be lower in the eastern portions of its range (Zhang et al. 2002); there is an estimated 3,500 individuals remaining in the country, but in many places, the populations have gone extinct locally (Chang pers. comm.). There are no available population estimates for this taxon in Lao PDR, Viet Nam, Cambodia and Thailand (R. Boonratana pers. comm.), although the population is likely to be large, as the species is frequently encountered throughout the range of distribution in these countries.
Populations of this species are critically threatened in India, declining in Myanmar, stable in Thailand, and declining rapidly in China and Viet Nam. There are some declines in Lao PDR and Cambodia. Future declines are predicted to be faster in Lao PDR, Viet Nam, India, Myanmar and China due to habitat loss and/or hunting.
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|Habitat and Ecology:
|This species ranges from tropical semi-evergreen forest to tropical wet evergreen forest and tropical moist deciduous forest. It prefers dense evergreen forests (Choudhury 2001). Srivastava and Mohnot (2001) report it from lowland semi-evergreen forests to monsoon and montane forests. In India it occurs at elevations of 50-2,700 m (Molur et al. 2003; Choudhury 2001, 2002; Srivastava and Mohnot 2001), between 200 and 2,200 m in Myanmar (Htun pers. comm.), and up to 2,400 m in China (X. Jiang pers. comm.); in Viet Nam, Lao PDR and Cambodia it is predominantly found above 400 m, while in karst limestone environments it is found in much lower elevations (R. Timmins pers. comm.). It is considered arboreal as well as terrestrial, and is diurnal. It feeds primarily on seeds and fruits. It has a generation time of 10-12 years (Molur et al. 2003). It eats fruit, insects, small vertebrates, and immature leaves, and will also raid crops for potatoes and rice. It occurs widely in the hill and mountain areas of Viet Nam, Lao PDR and Cambodia (R. Timmins pers. comm.). In Thailand it is widespread but discontinuous, in forests associated with limestone, and other forest habitats (R. Boonratana pers. comm.). In China it is found in broadleaved evergreen forests, and sometimes in secondary forests close to farmlands (X. Jiang pers. comm.)
|Major Threat(s):
Habitat disturbances affecting this species' survival include selective logging, timber and firewood collection for charcoal, building roads, dams, power lines and fisheries, deliberately set fires, fragmentation, and soil loss/erosion. These animals are hunted and traded for food, sport and traditional "medicine," and accidental mortality due to trapping occurs. There is a local trade for bones, meat for food and the live animals as pets (Molur et al. 2003).
In India much of its habitat is affected by Jhum cultivation (shifting or slash-and-burn) (Srivastava and Mohnot 2001). It has also been indiscriminately hunted to the brink of extinction over almost its entire distribution in this country (Srivastava and Mohnot 2001).
In Viet Nam, this species is heavily targeted for use in traditional "medicine," both in country and for trade with China. Within Lao PDR, Viet Nam and Cambodia, hunting levels for food is also very high. Habitat loss is a relatively lower threat compared to hunting (R. Timmins pers. comm.).
In Myanmar, logging and timber extraction are major threats. Commercial rubber plantations, hunting, and trade of animals parts with China are all major threats to this species.
In China, hunting and habitat loss have reduced in population of this species, and it is locally extinct in some places.
In Thailand, habitat loss is a major threat, while hunting is prevalent, but not a significant threat to the species (R. Boonratana pers. comm.).
|Conservation Actions:
Internationally, this species is listed under Appendix II in CITES. Regionally, India lists it as schedule II under the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (Srivastava and Mohnot 2001) amended up to 2002. The species is also protected in national wildlife acts of Lao PDR, Viet Nam, Thailand, and Myanmar.
Stump-tailed macaques are found in a number of protected areas throughout their range, including: Balpakram National Park, Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary, Murlen National Park (India); Huay Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary (Thailand). They may possibly occur in Namdapha Wildlife Sanctuary and Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary (India), and in Nam Ha National Biodiversity Conservation Area (Lao PDR).
|Htun, S., Timmins, R.J., Boonratana, R. & Das, J. 2008. Macaca arctoides. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2008: e.T12548A3354519. . Downloaded on 26 September 2018.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Janet Napolitano?
Vice President Joe Biden says outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano deserves a seat on the Supreme Court.
Biden was speaking at a farewell event for Napolitano, whose last day in the Obama administration is Friday. There is not currently an opening on the high court.
Biden also thanked Napolitano for her service, saying that she made the country safer in her time as head of the Homeland Security Department.
Napolitano is leaving to become president of the University of California system. A permanent successor has yet to be named.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has declined to take a new look at Washington state's top-two primary system amid complaints from political parties that it interferes with their rights.
The justices said they will not hear appeals from the state Democratic and Libertarian parties opposing a system that allows primary candidates to identify themselves as members of a party even when the party objects. The parties said the system could confuse voters.
But the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said there is no evidence of confusion and upheld the system. Under the top-two system, the top two finishers in a primary advance to the general election, even if they're both Democrats or both Republicans.
The Supreme Court upheld the system in 2008 but acknowledged there could be additional challenges.


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Cancer Patient Stories
Every year our physicians and staff care for many patients with cancer. We're proud to share some of their stories with you.
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Breast Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Colon and Rectal Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal and Pancreatic Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
- Head & Neck Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Leukemia
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Mesothelioma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pediatric Cancers
- Prostate Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Stem Cell Transplant
- Stomach Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
Bile Duct Cancer
90 is Just a Number for Whipple Surgery
At 90, Gus Snare became the oldest patient ever to undergo the Whipple procedure at the University of Chicago medical center. Our experts have found that older patients like Snare who are independent and healthy can recover from complex operations like the Whipple procedure.
Bladder Cancer
Getting Back to Life After Reconstructive Bladder Cancer Surgery
After learning that bladder cancer surgery involved removal of her bladder, Jackie Nalls consulted with Gary Steinberg, MD, an expert in urinary tract reconstruction. Steinberg created a new bladder from a portion of Nalls' small intestine, enabling her to live without an external bag to collect urine. The 54-year-old artist has become an advocate for women with bladder cancer. "After I recovered, I felt so blessed," Nalls said. "I wanted to help."
Breast Cancer
Lymphedema surgery keeps breast cancer survivor's most painful reminder at bay
For Jacquetta Christodolos, the pain and swelling of lymphedema was worse than living with breast cancer. Christodolos had lymph node transfer surgery to help repair her damaged lymph node system that occurred as a side effect of breast cancer treatment. "It was well worth it, and I'm glad I had it done," she said.
Silver Cross Breast Cancer Patient Draws Her Way Through Treatment
A nurse for almost 40 years, Therese Galvan understands the critical importance of finding the right place to get care and treatment. So when a lump she discovered in her left breast was found to be malignant, she turned to the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Imagine Curing Breast Cancer
Sensitized to her familial risk of cancer by watching her mother succumb to the disease at 39 and the knowledge that her grandmother had died of it at 44, Michelle McBride underwent a test in 2006 that found a particular genetic mutation. After an arduous journey, she made the decision to have her breasts and ovaries removed, and turned to the University of Chicago Medicine for care.
Breast Cancer Team Combines Quality of Life With Quality Treatment
At age 20, Eloise Orr was diagnosed with breast cancer, the same disease that her mother died from at age 35. Over several years, Orr battled recurrent breast cancer and brain tumors, but was determined to not let cancer prevent her from achieving her dreams.
Tailored Care for Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Colleen Bokor was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at the age of 27. This aggressive form of breast cancer does not respond to many common breast cancer medicines, such as hormone therapies. At UChicago Medicine, Bokor received customized care for her case, and participated in a leading-edge clinical trial. "I didn't feel like I was at another cookie cutter hospital. All my doctors were very much in sync, marching toward the same goal, and, as a patient, their constant collaboration helps you feel confident," Bokor said.
Former High School Principal Finds Correct Treatment for Metastatic Breast Cancer
In the world of breast cancer survival, Shirley Mertz has come a long way by battling for 17 years. University of Chicago oncologists tailored Mertz's treatment according to the biology of the tumor--an approach that reversed the course of her cancer. "I know that I would not be here today if it were not for the skill and expertise of Olufunmilayo Olopade, MD, and the other specialists and nurses at the University of Chicago medical center," says Mertz.
Heidi's Story: Cancer Risk Clinic Eases Fears
A cancer prevention plan helped ease Heidi's fears about breast cancer risk.
Cervical Cancer
Rare Surgical Technique Enables Healthy Pregnancy After Cervical Cancer
When cervical cancer threatened Jennifer Mason Zinga's dream of having three children, she and her husband, Tim, were devastated. Yet, they refused to give up hope. Zinga came to the University of Chicago Medicine, one of few medical centers nationwide offering radical vaginal trachelectomy (RVT) as an alternative to a radical hysterectomy. Today, she is cancer-free and a mom of three.
Fertility Specialists Aid Mother's Gift: Carrying her Daughter's Child
When Emily Jordan was diagnosed with cervical cancer, her best option for recovery was a radical hysterectomy. For a young woman set on having children, this was devastating news. But with the help of medical center physicians and her mother -- who offered to serve as a gestational carrier -- Emily and her husband, Mike, are looking toward a bright future for their daughter.
Colon and Rectal Cancer
Like Daughter, Like Mother: Woman's Tumors Disappear During Colorectal Cancer Clinical Trial
Diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer at age 73, Margaret Harrigan followed the lead of her daughter, Debby Thompson. Decades earlier, a team of our experts successfully treated Thompson's acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). So, Thompson didn't think twice about bringing her mother to the University of Chicago Medicine for cancer care.
Rolling with the Waves: Life After Rectal Cancer
At just 19 years old and with no family history of cancer, Taylor Murphy's life was upended when she received a startling diagnosis: rectal cancer. With help from a multidisciplinary team at the University of Chicago Medicine, as well as a first-of-its-kind procedure, Murphy is a 22-year-old college graduate with a positive outlook.
Woman Chooses Laparoscopic Surgery for Effective Colon Cancer Treatment
Using his own hand-drawn illustrations, Konstantin Umanskiy, MD, helped Mary Shedd understand why minimally invasive surgery was the best treatment option to help her beat colon cancer. Umanskiy performed a laparoscopic lower anterior bowel resection--an alternative to open abdominal surgery--to remove the cancerous tissue from Shedd's colon. Following the procedure, she experienced no complications, a quick recovery, and minimal scarring.
Celebrating New Life After Cancer
Soon after Michelle Jahnke learned she was pregnant with her first child, doctors discovered the 30-year-old had stage 3 rectal cancer. Other physicians told Jahnke she needed to terminate the pregnancy because her unborn child would not survive the surgery and radiation therapy needed to treat the cancer. But with the help of seven UChicago Medicine specialists, Jahnke beat cancer and delivered a healthy baby girl.
Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial Cancer Survivor Chooses Healthy Weight Loss to Help Lower Risk
After undergoing surgery for endometrial cancer, Mary Zirino's gynecologic oncologist, S. Diane Yamada, MD, cautioned her to lose weight. Zirino dutifully lost a few pounds but returned to her old eating habits within a few months. Following a second scare, however, Zirino fully committed to a healthier path.
Esophageal Cancer
Cancer Survivor Ready for Next Frame in Life
In 2011, Randall Cornish — who had previously been diagnosed with GERD — was undergoing a routine upper endoscopy when his gastroenterologist discovered a small polyp in his esophagus. The avid bowler was referred to the University of Chicago Medicine, where he met with two cancer experts and underwent an esophagectomy, an aggressive surgical treatment.
Man Avoids Losing Esophagus to Cancer
When Tom Flint's Barrett's esophagus condition deteriorated into cancer, doctors at another hospital told him he had only one option--removal of the esophagus. Before considering such life-altering surgery, Tom turned to University of Chicago experts who used advanced minimally invasive techniques to treat the cancer and spare his esophagus.
Esophageal and Pancreatic Cancer
Endoscopic Surveillance Leads to Early Detection of Two Cancers
In 2008, while monitoring Ron Schwarz's for signs of esophageal cancer, interventional gastroenterologist Irving Waxman, MD, identified pancreatic cancer at a readily treatable stage. Four years later, Waxman found superficial squamous cell carcinoma in Schwarz's esophagus. The 77-year-old Huntley, Ill., man was treated for both cancers and is back to enjoying his retirement.
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
Expert Treatment for a Unique Type of Tumor
When John Hunt was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumor, he did a lot of research to find the right specialist. "When my wife and I met Dr. Posner, we both liked him," Hunt said. "It was clear to us that he was a very skilled physician and an excellent communicator. He helped us understand what the game plan was and helped us gain confidence." After a successful surgery to remove two tumors, Hunt is enjoying a new career and life with his family in a new city.
Head & Neck Cancer
Combination Therapy Saves Chef's Tongue from Cancer
When famed Chicago chef Grant Achatz was diagnosed with tongue cancer, several doctors told him that his only treatment option was the removal of most of his tongue. Faced with a career-threatening decision, Achatz sought help from University of Chicago cancer specialists who developed a combination therapy plan that spared Achatz's tongue from surgery and put the cancer in remission.
One Cancer, Two Lives at Stake
Amanda Ruiz was 26, the mother of two young children, and 18 weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with the nasopharyngeal cancer. Her medical team -- three head and neck cancer specialists and a maternal-fetal specialist -- designed a care plan to treat the cancer and save the baby.
Surviving Stage 4 Head and Neck Cancer without Surgery
Rather than undergoing major surgery for stage 4 tonsil cancer, Craig Martin of Libertyville, Ill., received a powerful first-line treatment regimen of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. "The team at the University of Chicago gave me an 85 percent chance of beating my cancer, which was a lot better odds than the 60 percent chance another oncologist gave me," said the father of three.
Man Takes Second Jaw Reconstruction Surgery Head On
UChicago Medicine plastic and reconstructive surgeon Lawrence J. Gottlieb, MD, performed a series of procedures to reconstruct Gary Hoffman's jaw and lower face after previous oral cancer treatment and surgery done at another hospital failed. Hoffman attributes the dedication and care of Gottlieb for helping him get past his illness.
Music Man's Personal Journey Inspires Bowie Benefit
"I feel strongly about giving back to research because it holds the key to progress in this fight," said stage IV tongue cancer survivor, Joe Shanahan, who was inspired to stage a benefit to fund UChicago Medicine cancer research in March 2016. In 2014, Shanahan was a model patient throughout a 16-week course of chemotherapy and radiation, later followed by surgery to remove lymph nodes.
Kidney Cancer
Robotics Aid Surgeons in Operating Room
Using advanced robotic technology, surgeons removed a cancer-bearing kidney through tiny incisions.
Young Adults with Leukemia: Why it's Better to Treat Them like Kids
Diagnosed with leukemia shortly after college graduation, Jenn Georges learned that a clinical trial testing a pediatric therapy for young adults with cancer could give her the best chance at survival. Georges is part of a distinct group of patients referred to as AYAs: adolescents and young adults with cancer. In addition to offering the latest treatments for these patients, the University of Chicago Medicine helps AYAs take an active role in their care.
Strong After Stem Cell Transplant
After receiving chemotherapy for T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia (T-PLL), a rare type of leukemia with a poor prognosis, Hazel Strong was referred to the University of Chicago Medicine. She underwent a stem cell transplant, enabling her to be the energetic 70-year-old she is today. Hazel is one of many older adults now benefitting from this life saving procedure.
Three Generations, One Gene Mutation, No Cancer
Mica Witt and her daughter, Shannon Wilson, were both successfully treated at the medical center for a rare genetic form of cancer. Shannon's daughter, Kelsey 16, has not been diagnosed, but she shares the genetic mutation that could lead to leukemia.
Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer Survivor's Uplifting Journey
CrossFit enthusiast, Jaunita Segura, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and genetic testing revealed that she had a mutation that makes standard cancer treatment less effective. After being referred to the University of Chicago Medicine, Segura began a treatment regiment specifically designed to target her cancer. Now, she still visits UChciago Medicine for maintenance therapy when she isn't busy running her own CrossFit gym and raising money for cancer research.
Life After Lung Cancer: Biking, Golfing and Days at the Beach
Greg Klawitter underwent surgery for non-small cell lung cancer at the University of Chicago Medicine thirteen years ago. The retired Chicago police officer has not forgotten the thoracic surgeon who saved his life, "It takes a special human being to do what he does," he said.
History of Personalized Medicine Brings Future Hope to Lung Cancer Patients
The cause of Victor's lung cancer was a mystery to him--until experts from the University of Chicago Medicine traced it to a specific gene mutation. After enrolling in a clinical trial for genetically based drug therapy, Victor's tumor has shrunk and shows no signs of growth.
Minimally Invasive Surgery a 'Lucky' Option for Woman's Early-Stage Lung Cancer
In an ironic way, Barbara Arvia is grateful for the bunion on her foot. Preparation for foot surgery led to a surprising diagnosis of lung cancer--and to state-of-the-art treatment with video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). Barbara's surgery was performed through three small incisions, which resulted in a shorter recovery and a faster return to her busy lifestyle.
Man with Lung Cancer Rides to Clear Recovery
Surgery for carcinoid tumor of the lung hasn't prevented John Williams from taking 15-mile bike rides along Lake Michigan's shoreline.
The CAR T-cell Chicago Story: One Year Later
A lifelong Notre Dame football fan's journey as the first UChicago Medicine patient to receive a groundbreaking new cancer immunotherapy, called CAR T-cell therapy.
Moving Forward After Lymphoma
After Clayton Harris was diagnosed with lymphoma, he trusted the University of Chicago Medicine to provide him with the best, most advanced treatment options available. His team created a plan that included surgery, a clinical trial and finally chemotherapy to put his cancer in remission. Now, he is just focused on enjoying with his wife and two young sons. " I choose to be happy. Life is good," he said.
Leveling Lymphoma in the Central Nervous System: Multidisciplinary Team Deconstructs Carpenter's Rare Brain Tumor
When carpenter Leo Galati learned he had lymphoma in his brain, he turned to the University of Chicago Medicine for his care. His medical team -- experts in neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, lymphoma and radiation oncology -- designed a treatment plan to deconstruct the rare central nervous system tumor. "I was determined to win the battle against cancer," Leo said. "Now I am making the best of every day."
When a Diagnosis is Cancer, Where you are Treated First Matters
Warren Bratton had been suffering from episodes of chest pain and feeling faint when he came to the University of Chicago Medicine. After a series of tests, he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of lymphoma. "If I had not been treated at the University of Chicago Medicine, I wouldn't be here today," Bratton said. "I literally owe my life to Dr. Smith and her team."
Making Plans Nine Years After Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
When Marlene Markovich was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2003, she turned to University of Chicago Medicine oncologist Sonali Smith, MD, for help. Markovich enrolled in a clinical trial of an aggressive treatment regimen that helped her reach complete remission. Today, Markovich enjoys retirement and spending time with family and friends. "I have a lot to look forward to," she said.
Gaining Hope and Healing After a Cancer Diagnosis
At 32, Jessica Blackford-Cleeton was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer of the lining of the abdomen. Her treatment included surgery and a targeted therapy called HIPEC, which involves bathing the abdominal cavity with heated chemotherapy to kill cancer cells that remain after surgery. The procedure was successful and Blackford-Cleeton gave birth to a son, Avery, in August 2017.
Cancer Team Follows Through for Golf Pro
When Omaha, Neb., resident Tim Nelson was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2012, he chose the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center for his care. Every few months, Nelson and his wife, Kris, travel from Omaha to Chicago for check-up appointments with the mesothelioma team. "I keep feeling better and better since the surgery," Nelson said.
Multiple Myeloma
No Place Like Home
Rebecca Zoltoski was the first patient at the University of Chicago Medicine to undergo a blood and bone marrow stem cell transplant as an outpatient for her multiple myeloma. The experience allowed her to be treated close to her house and then seek comfort in her own home each afternoon after being treated. Now, she is two years out from her outpatient treatment and she feels great.
Combination Therapy Puts Multiple Myeloma Patient Back on Course
Thanks to a new three-medication therapy for multiple myeloma, Paul Voss, DDS, feels good and looks ahead to many more rounds of golf. Today, the retired Michigan dentist travels more than 3 hours for follow-up care at the University of Chicago Medicine. Multiple myeloma expert Andrzej Jakubowiak, MD, PhD, says the combination therapy "appears to deliver everything we expected and more."
The Waiting Game: Facing Down an Incurable Cancer with Optimism and Research
When Bill Herlihy was diagnosed with multiple myeloma at the age of 56, his oncologist didn't think he would ever leave the hospital. Herlihy is now in remission, thanks to innovative treatments and expert care from his physicians at the University of Chicago Medicine. While daily life remains a struggle, Herlihy is quick to point out that he feels lucky to be alive.
Ovarian Cancer
Back in the Saddle
When three-time breast cancer survivor Christine Gabriel learned she had primary peritoneal carcinoma, she turned to the University of Chicago Medicine for her care. Two weeks after finishing treatment, the horse racing analyst headed to Dubai to give commentary in the winner's circle at the Meydan Racecourse. Six years after her diagnosis, Gabriel is still cancer-free.
Confronting Ovarian Cancer
Allison Sharpe didn't recognize her fatigue as a symptom of illness. But then a visit to gynecologist Iris Romero, MD, led to a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Romero referred Sharpe to Ernst Lengyel, MD, PhD, an expert in cancers of the female reproductive system, for evaluation and treatment. "Our gynecologic teams are closely integrated and this greatly benefits our patients," Romero said.
From the Oncology Ward to the Maternity Ward
At age 19, Jennifer Bishop-Staley was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer. She underwent focused treatment that included removal of an ovary and the tumor inside it, as well as chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Several years after surviving the cancer, Bishop-Staley gave birth to her first child.
Pancreatic Cancer
Fighting Pancreatic Cancer with Spirit
Pancreatic cancer is a very challenging disease. Diana Sokol-Roth turned to the University of Chicago Medicine for treatment, where physicians are constantly involved in leading-edge research. Here, clinical trials and advanced treatment options abound.
Pancreatic cancer patient defies statistics, connects with others in fight for life
For Pam Duda, the highlight of her treatment for pancreatic cancer was talking with fellow patients while she waited for chemotherapy treatments. Duda was eager to learn everything she could about her cancer and treatment options. Throughout her treatment, the care team explained every step to her. "I had a real understanding of what was happening to me," Duda said.
Prostate Cancer
Run for Your Life: Leaving Cancer in the Dust
Two years after having surgery for prostate cancer, Dave Hicks had a recurrence of the disease. That meant a marathon of treatment: three months of hormonal therapy followed by eight consecutive weeks of highly focused radiation therapy to the prostate bed and pelvis. Remarkably, that did not dissuade him from training for the Chicago marathon while receiving treatment. "Dr. Liauw hasn't had a patient try to do triathlons and a marathon during hormonal therapy and radiation, so he has been hugely supportive, while monitoring me closely," Hicks said.
The Ride of His Life
After being diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, Pat Navin was determined not to let his fear cripple him. Instead, he road his bike 44 miles, from his home in Evanston, Ill. to the University of Chicago Medicine in Hyde Park, to receive radiation treatments. Now that Pat is cancer-free, he uses his bike rides to raise money for cancer research.
Genetic Analysis Guides Prostate Cancer Treatment
Genetic analysis of Ken Tucker's prostate cancer revealed that he was eligible to participate in a new, targeted treatment available through a Phase I clinical trial. "This is a case where genetics entirely guided the treatment," said medical oncologist Russell Szmulewitz, MD. "Knowing his mutation allowed us to place him on a clinical trial that makes specific use of his genetic mutation and, fortunately, he had a great response."
Skin Cancer
Mohs Surgery Removes Skin Cancer, Preserves Tissue
A basal cell carcinoma skin cancer on Carl Waldschmidt's lip was removed in three stages in just over three hours with Mohs surgery. Between stages, Waldschmidt rested in the dedicated Mohs waiting room where he was encouraged to relax and eat. "I thought the day would feel like an ordeal, but instead it was pleasant and I found interesting people to talk to," he said.
Stem Cell Transplant
Medical Campus Hosts Annual Reunion of Stem Cell Transplant Survivors (Video)
On April 10, 2010, dozens of stem cell transplant recipients and their families gathered at the University of Chicago to share their stories of survival. Hear stories from patients who have recovered from leukemia and other blood cancers thanks to stem cell transplants; the donors who provided stem cells to loved ones; and the medical staff that cared for them before, during, and after the procedure.
Stomach Cancer
After a Cancer Diagnosis, One Patient Dramatically Changed His Life
Ed Robinson doesn't take what he calls his "second chance at life" lightly; he lives every moment of every day to the fullest. Diagnosed with advanced stomach cancer in 2005 with what many thought was a slim chance for survival, Robinson now leads an incredibly robust and productive life centered around Rita, his wife of 28 years; his family and friends; his full-time career; and his commitment to giving back through service to his community.
Thyroid Cancer
A Minimally Invasive Surgery Option Offers A Truly Scarless Alternative
Sheri Caine didn't want to be reminded of her thyroid cancer surgery every day. A UChicago Medicine surgical team, led by Dr. Zhen Gooi, was the first in the Midwest to remove diseased thyroid glands using an approach that leaves no visible scars.


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It seemed a pretty much done deal last night that Tour de France/Olympic Time Trial Champion would win the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year. So in this parish at least it was as much about the suit he chose to wore as it was scooping the award.
Wiggins plumped for a bespoke velvet (very on trend) double-breasted suit made by Soho tailor Mark Powell. Wiggins has worn a lot of Powell's clothes before – at the GQ awards in September, for example, he wore another Powell double breasted suit this time in grey.
Powell is a London-based tailor who has made bespoke suits for among others – George Clooney, Harrison Ford, Mick Jagger and David Bowie. Powell has worked with brands in the past including M&S and has recently launched a collection of eyewear. He says of the eyewear
'My new ready-to-wear range, comprising 12 styles, is very retro but with a contemporary twist. A lot of designers are doing this at the moment, but mine is a nicer version.'
But then he could say that about his suits too.
If you do fancy one Powell has a ready to wear range, including some rather lovely double breasted jackets here.
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When Jay Z and Justin Timberlake announced their "Legends of the Summer" stadium tour in February, it seemed like a shrewd business decision--putting arguably the commercial kings of hip-hop and pop/R&B; together for a short, expensive tour. It suddenly gave another meaning to "being on their 'suit and tie' [bleep]" too: They were not just hobnobbing musicians in black ties by night but savvy brand managers in sharp business suits by day.
The tour predictably has been an insane success, garnering both sellouts and critical praise, and Monday night at Soldier Field was just as huge. Ticket prices were high, starting at $60 with fees and reaching up to about $300. In this case, though, fans got what they paid for, as the veteran pair offered tremendous energy and showmanship.
Timberlake led off the concert, standing stage right on a massive cherry-red platform, singing his falsetto introduction from Jay's "Holy Grail" before Jay stepped onstage. The place exploded.
The duo worked together for about the first half-hour, then split into individual sets before joining up again. JT's band The Tennessee Kids donned matching outfits and aided the pair for the entire night, featuring a quartet of backup singers, a rock-band set and horns.
Together, there were some novel moments, like Timberlake lending Jay a hook for "Heart of the City" or playing the cop on "99 Problems." Jay still played big brother here, charging through some of rap's most timeless hooks with a beaming presence. Like R. Kelly at Sunday's Pitchfork, it's sometimes easy to forget how many enduring songs Jay has.
Not all the transitions worked well for Timberlake during the team effort. Jay sometimes had nowhere to go during JT songs, and the rapper's juggernaut flow was not easily followed by Timberlake's slower grooves.
JT was better when Jay was absent and there was no need to bend songs to work with a partner. "Cry Me a River" and "Mirrors" had the aisles flooded with dancing, and JT ditching his audience sing-alongs to belt the songs out all himself was a much better call. He was at this best when he grooved to the lusty vengeance of "What Goes Around" or the epic "Sexy Back," along with a few other "FutureSex" staples.
But while Justin reached for more new cuts ("Take Back the Night"), Jay Z simply blasted his way through classics, rocking to anthems like "Hard Knock Life" and "Big Pimpin." With something like 60,000 Roc diamonds in the air, he commanded the crowd masterfully. "Empire State of Mind" bore the loudest, grandest moments of the night, despite romanticizing that place that's not Chicago.
Justin's new album received more attention than Jay's, from which he pulled only two songs.
This was only the tour's third show, and its magnitude alone was incredible despite the pair not always being in lockstep. The splendor of their closing "Suit and Tie" performance showed that will change.
Adam Lukach is a RedEye special contributor. @lucheezy
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SACRAMENTO (Reuters) - A Democratic campaign treasurer accused of defrauding the campaign war chests of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein and other California politicians was sentenced to eight years in prison and ordered to pay $10.5 million in restitution on Wednesday.
Kinde Durkee, who controlled the funds of some 400 political candidates and groups, was arrested in September 2011 and charged with criminal mail fraud. She pleaded guilty in March as part of a deal with federal prosecutors.
Durkee, 59, appeared in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California and was ordered by Judge Kimberly Mueller to spend 97 months in federal custody and pay $10,529,915.76 in restitution.
Mueller said the loss of campaign funds "certainly" affected the democratic process and shook the faith of citizens who had made campaign donations.
"I want to take this opportunity to apologize for my actions," Durkee said in court. "I take full and complete responsibility for what I have done."
The arrest of the longtime treasurer for Democratic politicians left the campaigns of a number of elected officials in disarray.
Prosecutors have said in court documents that Durkee used money siphoned from her clients to pay expenses such as the mortgage on her condominium, visits to Disneyland, charges on her credit cards, medical bills and her own firm's business costs.
Feinstein has said in documents filed with the Federal Election Commission that she lost at least $4.5 million to Durkee.
Mueller ordered Durkee to undergo mental health treatment while incarcerated, saying she would have to learn to "avoid behavior patterns that led to this situation."
Both the judge and Durkee's lawyer, Daniel Nixon, declined to elaborate on the nature of Durkee's mental health issues.
Durkee, dressed in a simple black outfit, began to cry during the discussion of her mental health and behavior.
"This was a very egregious offense. It was a deep violation of the trust of her clients, and had a profound impact," U.S. Attorney Benjamin Wagner of the Eastern District of California told reporters after the sentencing.
Under the terms of her plea agreement, to help make restitution to her former clients, Durkee must sell a property in Burbank, California, that had housed the offices of her now-defunct business, Durkee & Associates. She has already liquidated roughly $91,000 from her 401(k) savings account to make payment toward that restitution, her lawyer said in court.
"Unfortunately, like many fraud cases, this is a case in which most of the money that was taken was spent years ago," Wagner said. "There's really no winners in this situation."
Durkee must turn herself in to federal custody on January 2.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – An anesthesiologist has testified that an Ohio inmate facing execution next week from an untried method is at substantial risk of a medical phenomenon known as air hunger.
David Waisel (weye'-ZELL), a professor at Harvard Medical School, says death row inmate Dennis McGuire will experience terror during the first five minutes of his execution as a result.
Waisel testified Friday at the beginning of a two-day federal court hearing on the state's two-drug lethal injection combination. It has never been used to put someone to death in the U.S. The drugs were chosen because of a shortage of others.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department said Wednesday that it has resumed borrowing now that Congress has approved a temporary measure that allows the government to take on billions of dollars in debt to fund its most basic operations.
Treasury said that $31 billion of the $41.3 billion that it borrowed since the suspension kicked in on Monday went to restoring two government employee pension funds. Treasury had moved money over from those funds to avoid breaching the $16.4 trillion borrowing limit.
President Barack Obama signed legislation Monday that would temporarily suspend the $16.4 trillion limit on federal borrowing until May 19. Experts say that will allow the government to borrow about $450 billion to meet interest payments and obligations like Social Security benefits and government salaries.
Once the suspension of the debt ceiling ends, Treasury said it would resume using extraordinary measures such as tapping the government employee pension funds. Those bookkeeping maneuvers create about $200 billion in headroom which would allow the government to keep operating possibly into August before the threat of another default.
A group of 15 Republican House members has written a letter to Treasury arguing that the extraordinary measures will not be available in May. But Treasury officials said they disagreed with that interpretation and will lay out in a response the reasons they believe those bookkeeping maneuvers can be used starting in mid-May.
Matthew Rutherford, Treasury assistant secretary for financial markets, refused to give an estimate of how long the extraordinary measures would last. He urged Congress to pass a longer-term debt limit increase before the May deadline is reached.
Treasury said it expected to borrow $331 billion in the current January-March quarter and an additional $103 billion in the April-June quarter. The government's borrowing needs are normally lower in the April-June quarter because of the income received from the filing of individual and corporate tax returns.
As part of the borrowing this quarter, Treasury said it would auction $32 billion in three-year notes, $24 billion in 10-year notes and $16 billion in 30-year bonds at a series of auctions next week.


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On this, the 250th St. Patrick's Day in the United States, we look at the symbolism of the holiday and its tremendous significance in current debates around immigration and civil rights in America. While the inclusiveness of the parade has come a long way since it first started, this year the New York City parade received sharp criticism from the Irish government for its continued exclusion of LGBTQ groups. The Irish Foreign Minister, Eamon Gilmore, in a landmark meeting with gay rights leaders and groups at the Irish Consulate in New York, stated-
What these parades are about is a celebration of Ireland and Irishness. I think they need to celebrate Ireland as it is, not as people imagine it. Equality is very much the center of who we are in our identity in Ireland.
This issue of exclusion is not Irish, let's be clear about it. Exclusion is not an Irish thing. … I think that's the message that needs to be driven home.
Gilmore was reacting to the open and continued exclusion of LGBTQ groups from participating in the parade in New York City, the world's oldest civilian parade and the largest in the U.S. This follows another, perhaps even more blunt, reaction from the Irish government late last year when Irish President Mary McAleese turned down an invitation to be the grand marshal of New York City's 2011 parade. This was reportedly connected to the same issue of LGBTQ exclusion. Several rights groups have openly criticized the city's parade for promoting "hatred and intolerance," shunning the stance of the parade's organizers The Ancient Order of Hibernians that the event is a private, religious procession which justifies the absence of certain groups.
In 2000, the Queens' neighborhoods of Sunnyside/Woodside began hosting an alternative parade called St. Pats for All, which upholds the theme of "cherishing all the children of the nation equally." Besides a host of Irish cultural groups, this year's St. Pats for All parade also included a diverse celebration of groups such as Marriage Equality NY, Dignity USA, NAACP, Tibetan students from the YCC & Himalayan Southeast Asian Club, and many more. Christine Quinn, the council speaker and openly gay Irish American, praised the Sunnyside/Woodside event, hopes that one day gay New Yorkers will also be invited to join the New York City parade, emulating the message sent out by the Queens parade that "there is a place where all people no matter their race, religion or sexual orientation can march."
Irish immigrants have contributed substantially to the diverse fabric of the American society we live in today, but they too endured plenty of racial prejudice. When the Great Potato Famine struck Ireland in 1845, almost a million poor and desperate Irish migrated to the United States seeking better lives. They were, however, met with much prejudice and ridicule and had trouble finding even menial jobs. The infamously racist employment signs 'No Irish Need Apply' eventually pushed the Irish Americans to gather together and demand equal treatment for their community. As Brian O'Dwyer, chairman of the non-profit Emerald Isle Immigration Center, commented-
We learned very quickly that the only way we could combat oppression is by being in and of ourselves, become part of the politics and making sure we took part in the American democracy…
Unfortunately, the prejudice faced by the Irish immigrants back then continues in other forms against various immigrant communities and social groups in the U.S today. This bridging of the Irish experience with that of other groups at a crossroads today has been poignantly expressed in 'San Patricio,' a new album from Paddy Maloney of the Irish band the Chieftains. In a true celebration of diversity and history, the album is "thoroughly Mexican yet utterly Irish, carried aloft by tin whistles, skin drums, pipes, harps, guitars and stomping feet."
As we confront these current issues in our society, let's take this St. Patrick's Day to push for the inclusion of all cultural and social groups, regardless of background, gender and sexuality, in our parades and the wider American identity. If on St. Patrick's Day everyone unofficially becomes Irish for a day, then let's make sure "everyone" is a truly inclusive term. Whether you celebrated today or not, we leave you with an old Irish blessing:
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May peace and plenty bless your world
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May all life's passing seasons
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Washington and Lee senior swimmer Alex Sweet (Louisville, Ky./Kentucky Country Day) has qualified to participate in the United States Olympic Trials held June 29 - July 6, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Lincoln, Neb.
Sweet met the qualifying standard in the 50 meter freestyle while participating in a time trial held at the Toyota Grand Prix hosted by Ohio State University at the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion on Friday. He completed the trial in 23.39.
Sweet will swim the 50 meter freestyle event on Saturday and then will attempt to qualify in the 100 meter freestyle on Sunday.
Sweet finished as the 2008 NCAA Division III Champion in the 50 freestyle, winning the event in an NCAA Championship record time of 19.85.


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Quote from: CanadianWolf on April 24, 2010, 09:32:39 AMHow do you know?Well for one thing, there isn't a whole lot of room above Harvard's peer assessment score, is there? Not enough to compensate for the massive hit that Yale's taking in terms of the NLJ250 rankings due to its clerkship placement rate.More to the point, I'm not the one trying to establish the validity of a particular rankings scheme. Find a way to control for percentage of the class going to public interest and clerkships rather than the private sector if you want to get something that accurately reflects job opportunities.
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How is public interest a bad thing? That just shows how stupid the ranking system is.
Clerkships & public interest placement is already accounted for in the USNews employment data. Additionally federal law clerkship is again accounted for in the USNews peer assessment ratings which comprise 40% of the total score.Yale probably receives a very significant boost in its peer assessment ratings for its well deserved law clerkship placement numbers.For the year 2009, Yale placed 68 graduates in clerkships (37%) while Harvard placed 104 equaling over 18% of its law graduates for that year.Stanford placed 23% into clerkships equaling 41 placements.Because clerkship placements are, probably, accounted for twice by USNews & in the case of Yale & Harvard & Stanford, possibly signifigantly more due to their well known history of substantial numbers of clerkship placements, in addition to the double weighting for the USNews results suggests that additional credit for clerkship placements would be overkill unless both peer assessment scores are deleted from the USNews ratings & USNews rankings are recalculated without peer assessment scores. I had to make a choice & I choose to blend both surveys intact to minimize opinion input. My blended rankings product is not intended to be perfect, just better.
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Ph.D., University of Nebraska
M.A., University of Nebraska
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Dr. Gary J. Oliver is a father, university and seminary professor, psychologist, author, Executive Director of the Center for Healthy Relationships and Professor of Psychology and Practical Theology at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
Dr. Oliver received his B.A. from Biola University, M.Div. from Talbot Theological Seminary, Th.M. from Fuller Theological Seminary, and M.A. and Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. He is a licensed clinical psychologist in Arkansas and Colorado. Dr. Oliver is a Clinical Member and Approved Supervisor of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). He has earned the Certified Family Life Educator (C.F.L.E.) diploma by The National Council on Family Relations.
Dr. Oliver has over 30 years experience in individual, premarital, marital and family counseling. For several years he worked as senior psychologist with a group of family practice physicians and for over 12 years he was Clinical Director of a large non-profit counseling center in Littleton, Colorado. For the past 25 years he has had an extensive nationwide teaching ministry. He has founded, developed and directed several counseling centers. He served on the Executive Board and the national speaking team of Promise Keepers and is on the Executive Board of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
In addition to his clinical experience, Dr. Oliver has over ten years experience serving on the staff of churches in California, Nebraska and Colorado. He is also the founder of and professor in the D. Min. in Marriage and Family Counseling Program at Denver Seminary. For the past several years Dr. Oliver has been included in Who's Who in America.
He has authored or co-authored over 20 books including Mad About Us: Moving from Anger to Intimacy with Your Spouse, published by Bethany House and Raising Sons…and Loving It!, published by Zondervan. He is also the co-author of ten books with H. Norman Wright including Fears, Doubts, Blues and Pouts published by Victor Books and A Woman's Forbidden Emotion published by Regal Books, as well as over 150 articles in national magazines and journals. For several years Dr. Oliver served as editor of Marriage and Family: A Christian Journal and contributes a regular column in Home Life magazine.
Dr. Oliver travels both nationally and internationally providing his Emotional and Relational Intelligence (ERQ™) workshops, Growth-Focused™ Marriage Enrichment Seminars as well as seminars and workshops on a variety of relationship-related topics. He resides in Siloam Springs, Arkansas with his wife, Linda.


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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW (Form UD-10):
Fields 1-4: Do not fill in these sections. The court will fill in these fields.
Field 5: Print the Plaintiff's name.
Field 6: Print the index number assigned to the case. Do not fill in the calendar number.
Field 7: Print the Defendant's name.
Field 8: If you are submitting the papers to obtain a divorce based solely on signed affidavits, check the appropriate box or boxes. If you had an inquest/hearing before a judge, check that box. If you do not know whether the court will sign your divorce (you may want to inquire at the clerk's office as to the procedure in the county where you are filing), do not strike either provision or insert the Part where the documents will be signed. The Part will be filled in by court employees. You must, however, insert the name of the county where you are filing for divorce and the date of the inquest/hearing if you had one. Otherwise leave the date section blank so that the court can fill in the information.
Field 9: This section remains unchanged. If either the Plaintiff or the Defendant was under the age of 18 when this action was commenced, then a divorce action may not be filed and the Plaintiff should consult with an attorney as noted earlier.
Field 10: This section establishes residency for purposes of obtaining a divorce. The beginning of this filing instruction packet explains the requirements for residency. Check the appropriate box or boxes. This section should be consistent with the earlier instructions given as to residency and any other form where you addressed residency.
Field 11: Fill in the date and place that the parties were married, and indicate the type of ceremony by checking the appropriate box.
Field 12: Do not fill anything in this section unless there is another action pending elsewhere. If so, consult an attorney as noted in the Foreword.
Field 13: Check the appropriate box as to the papers served on Defendant to start the action. Indicate how defendant was served by placing a check mark in the appropriate box. If service was made pursuant to court order, fill in the date of such order. Indicate whether defendant appeared in the action by placing a check in the appropriate box.Field 14: Check the appropriate box. If defendant is a member of the military indicate the branch of service. If defendant is in the military and does not consent, it is suggested you retain counsel.
Field 15: Check the appropriate box. Insert the total number of children of the marriage (see the definition on page 7). List their names, social security numbers, dates of birth and addresses.
Field 16: Indicate the grounds upon which the divorce is to be granted by checking the appropriate box. Where a date is required, fill in the appropriate date. When using Cruel and Inhuman Treatment (DRL §170(1)) as grounds for divorce, make sure the specific allegations listed demonstrate Cruel and Inhuman Treatment as defined on the form. Repeat the same facts as set forth in the Verified Complaint and in the Plaintiff's Affidavit.
Field 17: Check the appropriate box.
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A)If you have asked for maintenance payments from your spouse in your divorce papers and you and your spouse have come to a written agreement on the amount and timing of the payments, complete the box in paragraph "A").
B) If no maintenance was awarded, check Paragraph "B") and then check the appropriate box as to the reason.
C) If your divorce action was commenced before January 25, 2016, and if there is no agreement for maintenance and you asked the court in the papers that you served on your spouse to award maintenance, check the box for Paragraph "C" . Note: you may be required to attend a court hearing to provide proof and it is possible your divorce may become contested. In that case, Check the box for Paragraph "C") but leave Paragraph "C)"blank. You will receive further instructions from the court.
D) If your divorce action was commenced on or after January 25, 2016, and if there is no agreement for maintenance, and if you asked the court in the papers you served on your spouse to award maintenance, check the box for Paragraph "D"). Then fill in the information and check the applicable boxes in paragraphs 1 and 2 by by copying the information from the Maintenance Guidelines Worksheet (Form UD-8(2) that you have already filled out. Your answers must be the same as on the UD-8(2), Leave Paragraph 3 blank for the court to fill out. Note: if you are asking the court to adjust the award of maintenance because it is unjust or inappropriate or to award maintenance on income in excess of $178,000 per year, the Court will review the reasons you gave on your Maintenance Guidelines Worksheet, and you may be required to attend a court hearing to provide proof and it is possible your divorce may become contested. You will receive further instructions from the court.
Field 19: This section addresses the children of the marriage (see the definition on page 7 ). Check the appropriate box so that the court can see which party the children reside with and which party, if any, is entitled to visitation with the children away from the custodial residence (the place where the children reside). If the children live with a third party, fill in the name. Leave the paragraph regarding domestic violence for the court to complete.
Field 20: If there are other issues (i.e., support, custody, marital home, etc.) being settled or decided by the court, place a check mark in the appropriate box.
Field 21: Check the appropriate box: Paragraph (A): You must fill out this paragraph if there are children of the marriage (see the definition on page 7). List the names and the dates of birth of the unemancipated children of the marriage. Paragraph (B): You must fill in either subparagraph 1, 2 or 3 to show how the amount of child support was determined.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Much of this information can be taken from the Child Support Worksheet (Form UD-8(3).
* Instructions for subparagraph (1): Fill in subparagraph (1) if there is already in existence a court order that has set the amount of child support and such order is to be continued by the Judgment of Divorce.
* Instructions for subparagraph (2): Fill in subparagraph (2) if you are requesting an order of the court for child support. Fill in the adjusted gross income (after adjusting for maintenance paid to or received by a party spouse. You can take the amounts from Appendix G to Form UD 8(3). Circle the applicable child support percentage. The percentages are 17% for one child, 25% for two children, 29% for three children, 31% for four children and 35% for five or more children. Multiply the child support percentage by the combined income to $143,000 and do the same for combined income over $143,000, if any. Fill in the amounts. Divide each party's income by the total income to obtain each party's pro rata share percentage of the combined income. Fill in the percentage. Multiply the basic child support obligation on income to $143,000 by the non-custodial parent's pro rata percentage share and do the same for income over $143,000. Fill in the amounts. Fill in the non-custodial parent's pro rata share of health care expenses not covered by insurance, reasonable child care expenses, or educational or extraordinary expenses. Fill in the cost of health insurance premiums for the children. Check the applicable box as to which spouse maintains the health insurance for the children. Check box a) or box b) to indicate how the health insurance adjustment should be made. NOTE: If the Non-Custodial Parent's Income after deducting his/her Percentage Share of Combined Child Support (Line 3 of Section II of Appendix G to Form UD-8(3)) is less than the Self Support Reserve but greater than the poverty level, the Court has discretion whether or not to award the Add- On Expenses.
* Instructions for subparagraph (3): Fill in subparagraph (3) if the parties entered into a stipulation/agreement as to child support, or if the court rendered its decision in open court on the record. Fill in the date the parties entered into the stipulation/agreement and the amount of child support agreed to be paid. Check the appropriate boxes as to who will pay and who will receive child support. Check the appropriate box as to whether the parties are applying or waiving the application of the Child Support Standards Act (Guidelines) to the total combined income over $143,000 a year. If issues regarding health care, child care, educational expenses or extraordinary expenses were agreed to, fill in the dollar amount to be paid or the percentage of said expenses agreed to be paid. Fill in the presumptive amount of child support attributable to the non-custodial parent pursuant to the Child Support Standards Act (Guidelines). Refer to the Child Support Standards Chart or Line 5B of the Child Support Worksheet (Form UD-8(3)for this presumptive amount. Check the appropriate box that indicates whether the agreed-upon amount of support conforms with or deviates from the non-custodial parent's basic child support obligation. If there is a deviation, whether it be higher or lower, give specific reasons why the parties approved, and why the court should approve of such deviation. The reasons for deviations must be in the stipulation/agreement.
Field 22: List the Plaintiff's and Defendant's addresses and social security numbers.
Field 23: If there are no unemancipated children of the marriage or if child support is not an issue or if the parties do not have health coverage provided by their employer, check the appropriate box. If either party's employer offers health insurance, check that box and fill in the required information about Plaintiff's and Defendant's insurance coverage. Make sure to include the type of coverage.
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Field 26: Check box A) if the parties entered into a Stipulation of Settlement/Agreement and fill in the date of the agreement. Check appropriate box 1 or 2.
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18 January 2013
Newspapers -- a new site for genealogists to consider and a reminder of some older sites that are goodies!
Newspapers are an invaluable resource as we research our ancestors. Whether we are seeking an obituary, information on a court case, more knowledge about the community, etc, access to real-time "news" about people, places and events is critical to our understanding of your ancestors and their lives.
Just after Thanksgiving, Ancestry.com announced ...
November 29, 2012 – Ancestry.com Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOM), the world's largest online family history resource, today announced the launch of Newspapers.com, a powerful and affordable new web site designed to offer a historically rich collection of more than 800 U.S. newspapers dating from the late 1700s into the early 2000s.
Comprising more than 25 million pages, Newspapers.com offers a trove of historical and present-day newspapers ranging from the New York Times to treasured small town and local newspapers throughout the
United States
Interested users will find centuries of amazing news articles and photos now captured online when browsing hundreds of years of breaking news headlines, searching for information about an ancestor or reading how the media addressed moments in history like the day Charles A. Lindbergh flew over the Atlantic, the opening of Disneyland or news from the fronts during World War I and World War II.
Read the full press release here.
Though I have not personally used this resource, others in our community have posted reviews/comments about this newest digitized newspaper collection. And, with a 7-day free trial (still being advertized as we post), you can try it out yourself. Please do share your thoughts about this newest newspaper resource with our research community!
- Judy G Russell (the Legal Genealogist) wrote about this site & 2 other popular ones, Looking at the news sites
- Kimberly Powell (About.com) wrote Why Newspapers.com
Other large-scale newspaper collections include and are not limited to:
- GenealogyBank
- Newspaper Archive
- 19th Century Newspapers
- Proquest Historical Newspapers & Proquest National Newspapers
Don't forget to search locally. Many libraries, archives, newspapers and other institutions have digitized extensive runs of newspapers that are NOT to be found in the already-listed collections.
Have you used Newspapers.com? What's your reaction?
What is your favorite source for newspapers? What is the best information you have found in a newspaper for your research?
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Discovery's astronauts were awakened at 4:20 p.m. Central today by Kenny Loggins' "Danger Zone," played in honor of Commander Kent Rominger, an alumnus of the Naval Fighter Weapons School of "Top Gun" movie fame. Rominger will guide Discovery to the first-ever Shuttle docking with the International Space Station this evening. Discovery is planned to dock with the station at 11:24 p.m. Central.
At wake-up, the Shuttle trailed the station by about 120 nautical miles and was closing in by about 41 nautical miles with each orbit of Earth. The final phase of rendezvous will begin when Discovery reaches a point about eight nautical miles directly behind the station and fires its engines in a terminal phase initiation burn at 8:35 p.m. Central. The TI burn, as it is called, will put the Shuttle on a course directly toward the station during the next orbit of Earth. As Discovery moves within about a half-mile of the station, Rominger will take over manual control of the Shuttle's approach, flying Discovery from controls in the aft cockpit. Discovery will arrive at a point about 600 feet directly below the station at about 10:05 p.m. Central, and Rominger will then begin a half-circle of the orbiting outpost. Discovery will pass about 350 feet in front of the station and then move to a point about 250 feet directly above it at about 10:32 p.m. Central.
Rominger will then begin to descend toward the station and, at about 10:37 p.m. Central, hold position at a point about 170 feet away. Rominger will stationkeep at that distance for about 15 minutes to allow the station to move within range of Russian ground communications stations before continuing the approach. At 11:13 p.m., Rominger will again briefly hold position at a point about 30 feet from the station to ensure the Shuttle and station docking mechanisms are precisely aligned. Docking is expected about 11 minutes later with the Shuttle contacting the station at a slow rate of about a tenth of a foot per second.
During the rendezvous, Pilot Rick Husband will assist Rominger in controlling Discovery's approach. Mission Specialists Tammy Jernigan and Ellen Ochoa also will assist with the rendezvous and docking, with Jernigan operating the Shuttle's docking mechanism and Ochoa assisting with the rendezvous navigation.
After docking, Ochoa and Jernigan will perform a hatch leak check. Later, Mission Specialists Dan Barry, Jernigan and Canadian astronaut Julie Payette will prepare the middeck for Saturday's spacewalk. Discovery's crew will not open the hatch to the Unity module and enter the station until Sunday, a day after the spacewalk is completed.
Space station flight controllers planned to command the station into the orientation for docking - Unity toward space and the Zarya module toward Earth - at about 7 p.m. Central to prepare for Discovery's arrival.
The next mission status report will be issued at 6 a.m. Central on Saturday.


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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A man with ties to former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez has been ordered to appear before a Massachusetts grand jury next week.
Alexander Bradley appeared in Hartford Superior Court following his arrest Friday at his girlfriend's home in Hartford.
He was directed to testify Tuesday before a Massachusetts grand jury in a double homicide investigation that has been linked to Hernandez. A fugitive warrant was issued for him last month when he did not appear for a hearing related to that case.
Bradley has filed a lawsuit against Hernandez, asserting he was shot in the face by the former player in February as they were driving in Florida after arguing in a Miami strip club.
Bradley was ordered held on $250,000 bond.


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DAUPHIN ISLAND, AL (WSFA) - Although most of the damage was in Louisiana and Mississippi, Hurricane Katrina killed two people here in Alabama and caused damage in 22 counties along the coast.
That day, Dauphin Island was hit with a fifteen foot storm surge. 350 homes were washed away and the island was forever changed.
The visible destruction was bad enough, but even more startling is the emptiness. House after house washed away.
"Disaster. It was a disaster."
Christine Dopson's home wasn't one of those that washed away but it was quite some time before she could get to her home and know for sure.
"We couldn't for months, like three months. Dirt road gone...Trees...Sand," explained Dopson.
In fact a good chunk of the island disappeared. More than a mile was washed away creating two islands across what is now called "Katrina Cut".
Dauphin Island Mayor Jeff Collier says what's happened over the last decade has been unprecedented. Katrina, Ivan, Dennis, Gustav, Ike, and countless tropical storms.
"It's been uncharacteristic, with the number of storms we've had. With each storm the island gets beat up a bit more and it really just hasn't had a lot of time to heal itself," stated Mayor Collier.
Although there's been no storms this summer, there's been an economic disaster created by the oil spill.
"We were looking for this to be our comeback year and the oil spill has kind of delayed that by one additional season," added Mayor Collier.
Collier says getting home construction going again is critical. Of the 350 homes washed away by Katrina, only 50 have been rebuilt.
For people that live here there's a high level of uncertainty over the island's future.
According to Christine Dopson, "It's very scary for the people that live here. I guess more than anything people who own homes can we sell them? Can we live here? Is it safe to live here?"
Residents along the Alabama coast say they will rebuild with time. The question is will the storms hold off so that they can.
As we approach the peak of this hurricane season EMA officials urge folks to have a plan and stay informed.
Alabama EMA officials say one of the biggest lessons learned after the storm was a need for more shelters.
You may remember, many people took refuge here in Montgomery.
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"The backup and recovery architecture that worked for physical servers is not ideal for virtualized servers," said Praveen Asthana, VP of enterprise solutions and strategies at Dell, speaking at an event in San Francisco at which Dell unveiled a number of new servers, storage, and networking products. "AppAssure has been the leading company for backing up not just the virtualized servers, but the whole infrastructure, end-to-end."
The "end-to-end" theme ran through the presentation by various Dell executives, partners, and customers trying to promote the products as a comprehensive solution to data center demands to handle increasingly vast amounts of data traffic more easily, smoothly, and cost-effectively.
"We wanted a company that would back up end-to-end our servers, storage, and all these applications themselves effectively," said Asthana.
[ Dell sees its future, and it's in the enterprise. Read Dell: 'We're Not Really A PC Company Anymore.' ]
AppAssure specializes in backup and recovery of virtual servers, including VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, and XenServer, and also physical servers.
Dell's storage market is mostly in small and midsized business (SMB), so AppAssure's products would be a nice complement to that, said Deni Connor, founding analyst at Storage Strategies NOW, and a contributor to Information Week.
AppAssure might not conflict with partner arrangements Dell currently has with other backup and recovery solutions providers such as CommVault, which Connor said is more widely used in midsize and enterprise storage environments. Symantec also serves the SMB market, but she said both Symantec and CommVault offer products that are "more feature-rich than AppAssure," which may still give them appeal.
"It wouldn't be much of a surprise to see AppAssure technology incorporated into the EqualLogic product line, where all-inclusive licensing of features applies," she said. "I also wouldn't be surprised to see a [Dell] PowerVault DL appliance powered by AppAssure."
Dell has made a number of storage acquisitions to build its own storage business. After EqualLogic in 2007 and Perot Systems in 2009, Dell picked up Ocarina Networks in 2010 for its data deduplication technology, then snapped up storage hardware vendor Compellent in 2011 after losing a bidding war for 3Par Networks to HP.
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Caregivers, community groups and others worried about the financial well-being of their older constituents should consider using a new instruction tool developed by the federal government to teach seniors and their caregivers how to avoid financial exploitation.
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The program, Money Smart for Older Adults, was released jointly Wednesday by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., or FDIC, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB. The materials are designed for use in a classroom setting. There are seven segments and each can be taught individually. The entire program requires a minimum of 150 minutes of class time.
Subjects included are:
Common types of elder financial exploitation. Scams aimed at veterans. Avoiding identity theft. Avoiding medical identity theft. Schemes that target homeowners, including reverse mortgage holders and applicants. How to plan for unexpected life events and crises.
In announcing the program, CFPB Director Richard Cordray said he believed that it is "especially helpful for people like me who are taking care of the older generation. My dad is now 95."
You don't have to be a financial expert yourself to teach this course. FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg emphasized that the program is "fully scripted and includes a take-home resource that will help older people avoid scams and develop solid plans for their financial futures."
Besides the script and the individual take-home materials, there also are interactive class exercises and overhead slides in PowerPoint and PDF formats. Copies of everything can be downloaded from FDIC.gov, then click on Money Smart Home.
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Citizens worldwide take on digital solutions to tackle global challengesAug 9, 2012
New York — Thousands of innovative technologists, influential minds and passionate activists will debate solutions to global challenges at the Social Good Summit 22-24 September — an in-person and online gathering to discuss the power of digital media and technology to change our world.
This year the Social Good Summit will hold its first ever 'Global Conversation' — a historic worldwide event with a series of live-streamed discussions with key leaders and thousands of citizens of all regions — scheduled to take place on Monday, 24 September in Beijing, Nairobi and New York with real time debate on social media.
"With social media comes the promise and responsibility of social good. As a bottom up medium, social media empowers people to share and act together on the issues that matter most to their communities," said Pete Cashmore, CEO & Founder of Mashable, one of the Summit's key organizers since 2010, along with 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation .
This year, the Social Good Summit's new partners are the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Ericsson, and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The Summit's Global Conversation will be made possible using UNDP's network of over 160 offices worldwide, Ericsson's global telecom infrastructure, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's worldwide network and Mashable's online events platform, the Meetups Everywhere community.
UNDP Administrator Helen Clark who will be participating in the summit. Other Speakers include:
- Forest Whitaker, Artist & UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador
- Nicholas Kristof, NY Times columnist & Pulitzer Prize winner
- Pete Cashmore, Founder and CEO, Mashable
- Todd Park, United States Chief Technology Officer
- Ramy Raoof, Egyptian blogger and activist
- Deepak Chopra, NY Times bestselling Author and Founder, The Chopra Foundation
"New technology allows us to share ideas and information in ways which were unthinkable just a few short years ago," said UNDP Administrator Helen Clark. "The Social Good Summit enables a global conversation on how to create a better world, providing a unique opportunity to discuss how to eradicate extreme poverty."
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"Each of us realizes that there are more than enough development challenges to address," said Kathy Calvin, CEO of the UN Foundation. "By participating in this year's Social Good Summit, you are joining a movement of people whose commitment to a better world grows stronger by the minute."
To register and get weekly updates on this year's program, go to: www.socialgoodsummit.com.


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Asheville, N.C. (April 10, 2010) - Just a season ago it was former ETSU standout Tara Byrne breaking the school's all-time singles record against UNC Asheville, one year later current senior Yevgeniya Stupak (Kyiv, Ukraine) added to that trend, tying her former teammate at 107 career victories as the Lady Bucs dropped the Lady Bulldogs 6-1 at the Crown Tennis Plaza in Asheville, N.C.
Stupak, who has won nine out of her last ten contests, secured the mark early as singles play got underway as the senior captain made quick work of Leslie Smith 6-1, 6-0.
"I'm so happy for Yevgeniya," said head coach Steve Brooks. "Ever since she came here she has worked hard to be the best possible student-athlete she could be both on and off the court.
ETSU (17-3) opened the action by sweeping all three doubles matches for the fast 1-0 lead.
After Stupak pushed the Lady Buc advantage to 2-0 with her win at No. 1 singles, junior Kelly Holtzhausen (
Sophomore Paula Jaime (
Fellow classmate Karina Kedzo (Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela) then picked up her eight win this spring with a impressive 6-4, 6-1 triumph over Nicole Shon at the No. 4 singles slot.
Wrapping up the ETSU victories was junior Andra Voinea (Brasov, Romania) who ran her dual match record to a team-best 18-2 record with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Sarah Brinkley.
UNC Asheville's lone win on the day came from Louise Bottomley who outlasted freshman Diana Navrotska (
Now with its regular season closed ETSU returns to action next weekend as they open the 2010 Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament in
Stupak/Holtzhausen (ETSU) def. Smith/Shon (UNCA) 8-4
Jaime/Kedzo (ETSU) def. Cavanaugh/Bottomley (UNCA) 8-4
Sheets/Navrotska (ETSU) def. Shon/Mateva (UNCA) 8-3
Stupak (ETSU) def. Smith (UNCA) 6-1 6-0
Holtzhausen (ETSU) def. Schon (UNCA) 6-4 6-3
Jaime (ETSU) def. Cavenaugh (UNCA) 7-6(5) 6-3
Kedzo (ETSU) def. Shon (UNCA) 6-4 6-1
Bottomley (UNCA) def. Navrotska (ETSU) 6-4 6-3
Voinea (ETSU) def. Brinkley (UNCA) 6-2 6-4