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A special report by The Enterprise and The Patriot Ledger
Learn more about the outbreak of swine flu from stories by the Enterprise and the Patriot Ledger and from links to other information on the web.
Systemic: Fever
Psychological: Lethargy, lack of appetite
Nasopharynx: Runny nose, sore throat
Respiratory: Coughing
Intestinal: Diarrhea
Gastric: Nausea, vomiting
Swine influenza viruses pass from person to person like other flu variants. You can't get it by eating certain foods. (For instance, it doesn't spread by consuming ham, pork or other pig products.
Here are some things to do to avoid being infected:
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue (or, if you don't have one, use your elbow) when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze; or an or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Try not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth; germs spread faster this way.
Avoid close contact with sick people, to whatever extent you can.
If you get the flu, stay home from work or school and steer clear of others so that you won't infect them.
Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; South Shore HospitalWHAT HOSPITALS ARE DOING
Stocking supplies of masks
Making sure hand-washing gel dispensers are filled
Watching closely for any influenza-like illnesses
Looking for flu cases in multiple households or neighborhoods
Being on alert for cases among health care staff, an early warning sign
Source: South Shore Hospital
On the web
Mass. Public Health
Centers for Disease Control
Faces of Influenza-American Lung Association
Fighting swine flu in Europe
Department pf Public Health podcast
May 3 interview with Dr. Todd Ellerin, South Shore Hospital
April 26 interview with Ellerin
April 26 interview with state Health Commissioner John Auerbach
Swine flu more widespread than reported, health officials say
Jan. 20: The number of swine flu cases in Massachusetts is much higher than the 1,957 reported last week by the state Department of Public Health, according to state and local health officials. That's because most people who have become ill since the virus arrived in the state last April were never tested for the H1N1 virus.
Shots now in ample supply
Dec. 18: The state Department of Public Health has opened eligibility to the H1N1 vaccine to the general public and announced it is expecting the remaining supply of 1 million doses to arrive soon.
Today's children know the keys to keeping healthy
Dec. 12: An increasing number of kids today are following new classroom and day care etiquettes by washing their hands after they blow their nose and turning the water faucet off by using a paper towel.
Flu fades but doctors still recommend vaccination
Dec. 12: Doctors are still urging people to get the vaccination as many experts fear there will be a third swine flu wave after the holidays.
What's happening in your community
Dec. 12: A town-by-town look at the latest on the swine flu epidemic.
Easton has vaccinated most kids against swine flu
Dec. 11: By the end of this week, almost all of the town's 3- to 9-year-olds will have been vaccinated against the swine flu, according to the town's health agents.
More swine flu clinics planned as vaccine supply rises
Dec. 8: Most local towns have had limited supplies of vaccine so far, and chose to hold office appointments for vaccinations instead of clinics. But that's starting to change as the vaccine becomes more widely available, according to health board officials.
Private insurance to cover cost swine flu clinics
Dec. 2: A handful of private insurance companies have agreed to reimburse communities for staffing and materials costs associated with holding vaccine clinics.
Brockton boy, 4, recovers from swine flu scare
Nov. 29: Swine flu put the family of a 4-year-old Brockton boy through an emotional wringer. Doctors say Brandon Winn is fine now, after an illness that gave his parents the scare of their lives.
Swine flu can affect people differently
Nov. 29: Swine flu can affect different people, even within a household, in different ways. It is hitting younger children particularly hard, with almost 200 killed since April.
More kids get vaccine in Brockton
Nov. 24: More children turned out for the swine flu clinic on Monday than for the two previous clinics combined.
Health officials say flu cases have dipped
Nov. 21: While swine flu cases have dipped in the last week or so, we are not out of the woods yet, state health officials warn. Flu activity is still far higher than its been in prior years – and there were two deaths last week of Massachusetts residents who tested positive for the H1N1 virus.
West Bridgewater asks congressman for help getting vaccine
Nov. 21: The selectmen have asked U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch to investigate what they call the uncoordinated distribution of H1N1 vaccines in local communities.
Swine flu show signs of decline, but far from over
Nov: 22: Health officials are warning the public not to let down its guard, even as the number of swine flu cases statewide and across the country begins to show a decline.
2 Massachusetts residents die as flu activity remains high
Nov: 21: Two more residents of Massachusetts die of Swine Flu as flu activity is still far higher than it has been in prior years.
Swine flu: What's happening in your community
Nov. 18: A town-by-town look at the latest on the swine flu epidemic.
Milton has limited supply of intranasal vaccine
Nov. 18: The Milton health board is expecting a small shipments of H1N1 intranasal vaccine, commonly referred to as "mist."
Hull vaccinates 150
Nov. 18: Hull distributed about 150 doses of the H1N1 nasal spray to healthy people 7 to 49 years old — and had just enough left over for one more nose as of 9:30 Wednesday morning, according to the town's public health director, Joyce Sullivan.
Local flu clinics not that easy to find
Nov. 18: If you're looking to get a flu shot there's a Web site that lists clinics, but the best bet is to call your doctor or local health department because many towns aren't using the site.
Inconsistency in vaccine rules lead to confusion
Nov. 17: Shipments of the swine flu vaccine have finally made it to public health departments on the South Shore. But who can get the shot varies from town to town, and people are getting confused.
510 get swine flu vaccine at Hanover clinic
Nov. 14: An estimated 600 people turned out for the H1N1 swine flu clinic Saturday at Hanover High School. The town's public health staff had to turn away some, after 510 doses that it had were used up and the remaining vaccine was only suitable for certain individuals.
Hull schedules seasonal flu, H1N1 vaccination clinic
Nov. 13: The Hull Board of Health will hold a seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccination clinic Tuesday from 5 to 6:30 at the Hull High School cafeteria.
Promised swine flu vaccine slow to arrive, irritating public
Nov. 11: Although supplies of swine flu vaccine are limited, local schools and health boards are working to quickly use what they've received in their communities, local officials say.
Swine flu: What's happening in your community
Nov. 11: A town-by-town look at the latest on the swine flu epidemic.
State instructs local officials to withhold numbers vaccine doses
Nov. 10: The state has instructed local municipalities not to disclose how many H1N1 flu vaccines they have received, citing fears that people may rush local health offices.
Parents seek better communication about swine flu from schools
Nov. 8: Unless it is a severe case, doctors no longer identify which sub-type of flu is present in a patient — whether it is swine flu or another of the Type A varieties of flu. And a swine flu case is not technically confirmed until it has been tested by the state laboratory. That doesn't satisfy parents searching for more definitive information so they help protect their children.
Schools teach hygiene, flu-fighting tips
Nov. 8: The best way to contain the virus is to get parents to keep sick children at home, so schools have distributed literature to parents and posted information on their Web sites to help them recognize when a child should be kept home.
Flu hitting region's schools hard
Nov. 7: Statewide, six schools in Massachusetts have closed because of the swine flu, and as many as 50 reported elevated absentee rates because of the flu.
Brockton officials wrangle over how to vaccinate kids
Nov. 6: Superintendent Matthew Malone has not taken the advice of the city's public health director about the process for vaccinating students against H1N1 influenza, ordering the vaccinations to be done outside of school hours.
160 students out sick at Weymouth private school
Nov. 4: St. Francis Palmucci School in Weymouth will remain open, even as 40 percent of the students stayed home sick Tuesday.
Two Bridgewater schools see spike in students with flu symptoms
Nov. 3: Despite the absence of 200 students from two Bridgewater schools on Monday with flu or flu-like symptoms, local health officials say parents should not worry.
Easton town hall swamped with calls about swine flu vaccinations
Nov. 2: Town hall is receiving a heavy call volume as the Board of Health is scheduling appointments for swine flu vaccinations.
Swifter flu vaccine process sought
Oct. 30: Delays delivering the swine flu vaccine to the public are attributed to a decades-old manufacturing process that takes six months to complete.
In 1918, history's deadliest flu killed hundreds on the South Shore
Oct. 29: Swine flu, bird flu, Hong Kong flu, Asian flu, all the epidemics of recent history pale in comparison with "the grippe." For one long month toward the end of World War I, one of the deadliest epidemics in history brought life to a fearful standstill.
Swine flu may be to blame for student sick days in Hingham
Oct. 29: Nearly 10 percent of students at two Hingham elementary schools have been out sick, and the superintendent of schools is pointing the finger at swine flu.
Archdiocese urges parishes to practice protection
Oct. 28: Catholic church recommends changes in worship for the rest of the flu season, including no hugs or handshakes for the customary sign of peace.
Cardinal Spellman reports first case
Oct. 28: Cardinal Spellman High School is joining the list of schools hit with the H1N1 virus. There has been one confirmed case of the flu at the school. Raynham and Taunton schools have already had a number of suspected or confirmed cases.
Two cases of H1N1 flu confirmed in Raynham
Oct. 28: There are now two confirmed cases of H1N1 flu in town, according to Health Agent Alan Perry. Perry told the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night that the only cases confirmed by the state involve a 4-year-old girl and a 50-year-old woman.
Two Stonehill students diagnosed with swine flu
Oct. 27: Students at Stonehill College in Easton were sent home Monday being diagnosed with H1N1 flu. The school is advising anyone with flu-like symptoms to return home until the symptoms disappear.
Change in swine flu strategy
Oct. 25: For a brief period last spring, the state was advising school districts and day care centers to close temporarily if a single student had a confirmed case of swine flu or had been exposed to a family member with a confirmed case. But those guidelines were quickly eased. The emphasis now is on keeping schools open and sick people at home.
Only one case of swine flu confirmed in Raynham
Oct. 25: The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District last week reported four cases of students with swine flu at LaLiberte Elementary School in Raynham, and one case of the virus at the town's middle school. But Board of Health Agent Alan Perry said that those are currently being considered by the town's board of health as "suspected cases" only.
As swine flu spreads, hospitals may see legal barriers lifted
Oct. 24: Massachusetts hospitals overwhelmed by incoming flu patients will be able to waive procedural steps to open new, temporary facilities under rules implemented Saturday when President Obama declared a state of emergency.
New data shows swine flu still hardest on young
Oct. 21: Health officials have released figures for swine flu hospitalizations and deaths for the seven weeks since the beginning of September. It showed more than half of all hospitalizations were people 24 and younger; more than a quarter were ages 5 to 18 years.
HEALTHY EATING: Take stock of these flu-fighting foods
Oct. 21: Don't wait until your head is throbbing and a fever is spiking to eat well. It takes time to build up your immune defenses, so start now.
Towns left in limbo after clinics run short on vaccine
Oct. 21: Months after health officials urged school-wide flu clinics to protect students against the seasonal and H1N1 flu, cities and towns are missing the key element: vaccines.
Swine flu cases are mild in Brockton area
Oct. 21: Swine flu has likely spread to many more people than publicly reported, but the vast majority of cases have been mild, public health authorities say. Still, there is no way to know if a more severe outbreak will follow the current wave of the virus, as occurred in prior epidemics.
Raynham selectmen still without confirmation of students with swine flu
Oct. 21: Selectmen said they still have not received any documentation from the state or the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District regarding Raynham students being infected with H1N1, also known as swine flu.
Bridgewater has six reported cases of swine flu in school
Oct. 21: Four students and two teachers in Bridgewater have been told to stay home because they have swine flu symptoms.
OUR OPINION: Reasons for swine flu concern, but not for panic
Oct. 21: With the virus gaining momentum, focus is now on whether hospitals are ready for those who did not get the shot, or didn't get it in time? Some of the opinions being offered are not very encouraging and yet it's not cause for panic either.
Hundreds mob H1N1 vaccine clinic in Lakeville
Oct. 20: When Middleboro Pediatrics in Lakeville opened its doors Monday morning for what may have been the region's first H1N1 vaccine clinic, about 100 parents and children were lined up and waiting to get in. Hundreds more would arrive throughout the day.
Editorial: School officials should fess up on flu
Oct. 18: After warning parents about cases of swine flu in an elementary school, Raynham officials clammed up.
Pigs may have tested positive for H1N1
Oct. 17: Pigs in Minnesota may have tested positive for the H1N1 virus in a preliminary test, the first potential U.S. cases in swine.
Swine flu reported to have spread to Raynham Middle School
Oct. 16: A Raynham Middle School student has been stricken with the swine flu, and several other elementary students are now suspected of having the sickness as the virus continues to spread in town.
Two more swine flu cases at Raynham elementary school
Oct. 16: The number of children at the LaLiberte Elementary School infected with swine flu has risen to four, and officials are watching for symptoms in other students and teachers.
Despite two cases, Raynham parents not panicking
Oct. 15: Parents said Wednesday that they are far from panicking, but there was an indication that some had kept their kids home after hearing that two local students had contracted the virus.
2 Raynham students confirmed with swine flu
Oct. 14: Two students at Oct. 14: LaLiberte Elementary School have contracted the H1N1 influenza virus and several other students are considered possible cases, Principal Dennis Bray said in a recorded phone message to parents Tuesday. Two teachers at the school have also fallen ill with flu-like symptoms, Bray said in the message.
Think you can wait out H1N1? Doctors say don't even try
Oct. 13: Medical experts and the state health departments say all seasonal flu epidemics are unpredictable in duration and severity, so get vaccinated.
From natural remedies to vaccinations, how to stay flu-free
Oct. 10: While all sides agree it's good to keep your immune system strong, physicians say nothing beats an annual flu shot. But others don't think so.
Swine flu toll on the rise among young
Oct. 10: Health officials said Friday that 76 U.S. children have died of swine flu, including 19 new reports in the past week – more evidence the new virus is unusually dangerous for the young.
Poll: 38% of parents oppose swine flu vaccine
Oct. 10: As the first wave of swine flu vaccine crosses the country, more than a third of parents, 38 percent, don't want their kids vaccinated, according to a new poll. Some parents say they are concerned about side effects from the new vaccine – even though nothing serious has turned up in tests so far – while others say swine flu doesn't amount to any greater health threat than seasonal flu.
If swine flu didn't kill Matthew Healey, what did?
Oct. 9: A Hingham couple is searching for an answer now that Ohio health officials determined that their 18-year-old son did not have swine flu virus when he died from flu complications on Sept. 26.
Bill would expand state powers of quarantine
Oct. 9: Public health officials would have the power to isolate individuals and order quarantines to contain the outbreak of serious contagious diseases under a bill approved by the
Parents dispute claim that son didn't have swine flu
Oct. 8: The Hingham college student who died from flu complications last month didn't have the H1N1 virus, according to the Ohio Department of Health. But the family of Matthew Healey said they were not surprised that the latest test came back negative, given what doctors had told the family to expect.
Flu vaccines already running low
Oct. 8: Despite assurances that there'd be ample supply of the seasonal flu vaccine, some health care facilities are running low as the flu season draws near. More doses of swine flu and seasonal flu vaccines are expected to be delivered soon.
Not everyone willing to give H1N1 vaccine a shot
Sept. 30: Whether due to ambivalence, fear or concern about side effects, there is little unanimity as to whether people think an H1N1 vaccine makes sense for them – whatever experts say.
Hingham teen's death underscores flu's dangers
Sept. 29: Matthew Healey's death on Saturday after a three-week battle with the H1N1 virus may give pause to those who feel the swine flu pandemic is overly hyped.
Thayer Academy offers grief counseling after death of former student
Sept. 29: After the recent death of Matthew Healey, who graduated from Thayer Academy in June, the Braintree academy offered grief counseling for any parent, student, or alumni.
Even with quick medical attention, healthy Hingham student succumbed to flu
Sept. 29: Matthew Healey first felt sick on Monday, Aug. 31, and started taking Tamiflu the next day, his mother said. The following day, a doctor told him he was likely infected with the H1N1 virus and prescribed an antibiotic. Three days later, weak and dehydrated, the Hingham teenager was taken by ambulance to University Hospital in Cincinnati and admitted to intensive care in critical condition.
AUDIO LETTERS: Quarantines, hand-washing, and flu prevention
Sept. 29: Readers call in about swine flu.
Hingham student dies from swine flu
Sept. 28: Thayer Academy students, alumni and parents planned to spend part of homecoming in silent meditation for Matthew Healey of Hingham, who lay gravely ill in a Cincinnati hospital. Instead, they spent the weekend mourning the death of the popular 18-year-old. Healey died Saturday, three weeks after being hospitalized with the H1N1 virus, or swine flu.
SWINE FLU: Friends, family stunned by Hingham student's death
Sept. 28: Thayer Academy students, alumni and parents planned to spend part of homecoming in silent meditation for Matthew Healey of Hingham, who lay gravely ill in a Cincinnati hospital. Instead, they spent the weekend mourning the death of the popular 18-year-old. Healey died Saturday, three weeks after being hospitalized with the H1N1 virus, or swine flu. (Are you worried you or someone you know
Death of college student from Hingham blamed on swine flu
Sept. 27: Swine flu is being blamed for the death of a college freshman from Hingham. Matt Healey, who graduated this year from Thayer Academy, died Saturday.
Critics: Pandemic emergency bill tramples privacy rights
Sept. 26: Supporters of an emergency response bill say a lot of misinformation is circulating about what it would do and that it borrows from regulations and laws already on the law books. But critics point out its language is broad and key points are left undefined. (What's your opinion? Open the story to take our poll and to share your thoughts.)
With record number of flu cases expected, Brockton-area health officials target young people
Sept. 22: Health officials are preparing for a record number of flu cases this winter, both from the usual strain of flu and the much-publicized H1N1 virus, formerly called swine flu. But for all the hype over H1N1, health officials say the main difference between it and the regular flu is simply the age of the people it's most likely to infect.
Healthy seniors last to get H1N1 shot
Sept. 21: Harold Klesath, who is 89, is probably too healthy for the swine flu vaccine. Because of production and distribution schedules and who is most vulnerable to the virus, the federal guidelines call for the new H1N1 vaccine to be given first to pregnant women, those who live with or care for children 6 months or younger, health care workers and people ages 6 months to 24 years.
Bill would grant emergency powers to health officials
Sept. 17: Senate Bill 2028, passed unanimously by the state Senate on April 28, empowers state and local health officials to quarantine citizens and search, close, evacuate and destroy private property if the governor declares a public health emergency.
Flu threat suspends perfect-attendance awards in Braintree
Sept. 15: Braintree schools suspend perfect-attendance awards to further discourage sick kids from going to class.
Stop & Shop offers discount flu shots
Sept. 11: Stop & Shop supermarkets is having a sale on – of all things – flu shots. Beginning today through Nov. 26, affinity card holders can save $10 on a $30 immunization.
Health Watch: Stress-busting massage tips
Sept. 3: Health rail for Monday, Sept. 7. Includes items on massage, H1N1 flu, safe sleep environments for babies, and more.
Flu is back, and people are getting ready
Sept. 3: As the flu season approaches, health and school officials have two concerns: the routine seasonal flu and H1N1 flu. They're getting ready for both.
South Shore schools preparing for swine flu
Aug. 22: Jane Kisielius, coordinator of health services for Quincy Public Schools, says communities are gearing up to help immunize children. Swine Flu reactions: Fighting swine flu:
O'MAHONEY: Wednesday's cartoon on swine flu and heat wave
Aug. 19: This is the editorial cartoon for Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, from the mind and pen of Patriot Ledger cartoonist O'Mahoney.
Swine flu goal: Vaccinate half the state
Aug. 19: The federal Centers for Disease Control said the vaccination program this fall and winter is likely to be the largest school vaccination since the polio vaccine was first available in the 1950s.
Schools' swine flu plans shaping up
Aug. 10: Federal officials are urging schools to strike a balance between caution and calm when swine flu likely returns this fall.
For expectant mothers, swine flu is another worry
July 31: Heeding a federal advisory, Kerisa Fitzgerald plans to ask her doctor about swine flu shots during her next prenatal visit, seeking assurances that the pending vaccine is both safe and necessary.
Middlesex, Worcester county residents die from swine flu
July 29: A 62-year-old Middlesex County resident and a 53-year-old from Worcester County have died from swine flu, state health officials said, bringing the total number of Bay State residents succumbing to the virus to seven.
Swine flu shots may be at a premium
July 25: Massachusetts expects at least 800,000 doses of swine-flu vaccine this fall if the government orders a mass immunization campaign, health officials briefed by the state said.
Officials confirm 1st swine flu death in Mass.
June 16: A Boston woman in her 30s is the first swine flu-related death in Massachusetts.
Rapid flu test helps doctors diagnose early
June 12: A rapid flu test is helping doctors diagnose the flu within 10 minutes of taking a nasal swab sample.
Randolph school waiting to hear on class-days waiver request
June 9: Officials have asked for a waiver from the state's length-of-school-year requirement for Randolph's Donovan School, which is closed this week because of a flu outbreak.
RI school closed due to swine flu concerns
June 9: An elementary school in Rhode Island is closing because of the swine flu outbreak.
Derby Academy takes precautions against flu spread
June 3: A student at Derby Academy in Hingham has been diagnosed with influenza A, prompting the private school to take extra precautions to fight the spread of illness.
Hospital confirms first two cases of swine flu on Nantucket
June 2: Nantucket Cottage Hospital treated the island's first two cases of swine flu yesterday and today. NCH director of community relations Chuck Gifford confirmed that a 30-year-old female was treated and released on Monday, and is recovering at home, and that less than 24 hours later, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed a positive test for the second case around 11 a.m. yesterday
Employee at Quincy Wal-Mart tested for swine flu
June 2: A Wal-Mart employee was tested for a possible case of the H1N1 (swine flu) virus late last week, health officials said Monday.
Swine flu cases up across Massachusetts
June 1: The DPH confirmed 107 additional H1N1 influenza (swine flu) cases in Massachusetts. This brings the confirmed case count to a total of 636.
Swine flu case confirmed in Sharon Middle School
May 29: A student at Sharon Middle School has swine flu, officials in the superintendent's office confirmed Thursday.
Swine flu case confirmed in Sharon Middle School
May 28: A student at Sharon Middle School has the swine flu virus, officials in the superintendent's office confirmed Thursday.
Stoughton student recovering from swine flu
May 28: A case of swine flu has been confirmed at O'Donnell Middle School, but school officials have not reported any increase in student absenteeism.
Swine flu virus cases in Brockton, Stoughton schools don't hurt attendance
May 27: A teacher at a private school in Brockton has reported having the flu, but there has been no official confirmation on that case yet.
Boston Latin School and Winsor School close for a week due to flu
May 19: The Boston Latin School and the private Winsor School will be closed until Wednesday, May 27 as a precaution after a significant rise in absences due to flu-like symptoms.
Wellesley's Dana Hall shuts down due to flu-like symptoms
May 19: Wellesley's Dana Hall School today shut down for the week after nearly 100 students, faculty and staff came down with flu-like symptoms.
Milton officials on the lookout for flu
May 19: School and health officials increase monitoring after Milton High School student found with swine flu.
Milton High School student among latest swine flu cases
May 18: Schools to monitor staff and students closely for flu symptoms.
Costa Rica blames singers for swine flu spread
May 13: Costa Rican health officials are questioning how four people who came in contact with a Lexington singing group in April may now have the H1N1 virus, or swine flu.
Swine flu patient in Brockton was from Rhode Island
May 9: A 20-year-old man with swine flu previously thought to be based in Brockton does not have strong ties to the city, state officials said today.
Two Needham swine flu cases confirmed
May 8: Two swine flu cases have been identified in Needham, according to the Needham Health Department, but neither case involves students or faculty at Needham Public Schools, Superintendent Dan Gutekanst said.
OUR OPINION: Veil of swine-flu secrecy hurts efforts to stay healthy
May 8: New cases of swine flu in the area are being reported daily – one on Wednesday was from Bristol County – but locations of cases are never more specific than county.
State: 5 new swine flu cases in Norfolk County
May 7: The state today confirmed 26 new cases of H1N1 influenza – better known as "swine flu" – five of them in Norfolk County. None of those that have been diagnosed are now in the hospital.
College student from Quincy had swine flu but has recovered
May 6: A student at Fairfield University in Connecticut was sent home to Quincy with what turned out to be the swine flu. She has since recovered. Meanwhile, a Scituate woman stayed home from her job in Braintree as a precaution after vacationing in Mexico.
Heath officials await confirmation of 'possible' Winchester swine flu diagnosis
May 5: A possible case of H1N1 (swine) flu had been reported by the Winchester Hospital.
Fall River schools employee diagnosed with swine flu
May 5: The city's Department of Health and Human Services and School Department have confirmed a case of the swine flu has stricken a School Department employee.
State confirms 34 swine flu cases
May 5: State officials have confirmed 28 new cases of H1N1 flu – including five on the South Shore – to bring the statewide total to 34. All are expected to recover.
Dr. Jeff Hersh: Be prudent, careful about swine flu
May 5: Enough is enough! Aren't we overdoing this whole swine flu thing?
Leading US health expert urging cautious approach
May 4: U.S. officials said Monday that it's too early to say the swine-flu threat is receding, even though there are some signs the outbreak may not be as serious as originally feared.
Don't let your guard down on swine flu threat, doctor says
May 4: The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 226 confirmed cases of swine flu and 1 death in 30 states, including seven in Massachusetts. Dr. Todd Ellerin, chief of infectious diseases at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Mass., says the outbreak may be mild now, but if the virus mutates into one as deadly as the 1918 flu, the world would not be prepared.
Plymouth County community with swine flu remains unknown
May 4: There is still no word on which community has the first confirmed local case of swine flu, and Brockton's public health director believes that's a problem.
While the swine flu lasts, it's clean hands for worship
May 4: Local clergy are urging congregations to be careful to avoid exposure. But no churches, synagogues or mosques are changing their worship practices.
Don't let your guard down on swine flu threat, doctor says
May 4: The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 226 confirmed cases of swine flu and 1 death in 30 states, including seven in Massachusetts. Dr. Todd Ellerin, chief of infectious diseases at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, says the outbreak may be mild now, but if the virus mutates into one as deadly as the 1918 flu, the world would not be prepared.
OUR OPINION: Personal connections enrich those willing to reach out
May 4: A week of swine flu stories has most people recoiling from the thought of contact with others but our story last week about a Randolph High School program showed the incalculable power of touch.
Swine flu arrives in Plymouth County
May 2: A Plymouth County resident who has contracted swine flu had not traveled to Mexico recently, state officials said Friday. It's unknown how the 34-year-old resident came to contract the virus, said Jennifer Manley, a spokeswoman for the state Department of Public Health. The department confirmed four new cases of swine flu in Massachusetts on Friday.
Travelers concerned but not panicked about swine flu
May 2: As a lark, Stan Dulevskis packed a white surgical mask in his carry-on bag for a trip to Tampa, Fla., Thursday. Dulevskis was one of several people at Logan Express in Framingham, Mass., who expressed concern about traveling during the swine flu pandemic. Despite that, they were undeterred.
Swine flu cases confirmed on South Shore
May 2: Massachusetts health officials say a 34-year-old in Plymouth County has been infected and a New York resident was treated at Quincy Medical Center. Public Health Commissioner John Auerbach says more cases in the state are expected in the coming days.
Quincy Medical Center patient tests positive for swine flu
May 1: The city health inspector confirmed today that a New York resident who checked into Quincy Medical Center last Sunday was infected with swine flu. The case was not one of 4 additional cases that state health officials announced at 5 p.m. Three of whose cases are in Middlesex County and one is in Plymouth County.
Mass. officials confirm 4 new swine flu cases
May 1: Massachusetts officials have confirmed 4 additional cases of swine flu in the state, bringing the total to 6.
Churches change Mass to avoid spreading the flu
May 1: Religious leaders around the country want to be sure they don't pass on swine flu so they are modifying worship services to avoid any possible contagion among congregants. As of Thursday, there were two confirmed cases in Massachusetts of swine flu, both in Lowell.
Southeastern Voc-Tech teacher does not have swine flu
May 1: Test results show that a teacher from Easton-based Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School who vacationed in Mexico last week does not have swine flu, the school superintendent said today. The teacher is expected to return to work on Monday.
Video: Hospitals increase protections against swine flu
April 30: As the swine flu is confirmed in Massachusetts, local hospitals ask patients with flu-like symptoms to restrict visitors.
The latest news on swine flu
April 30: Key developments in the swine flu outbreak
Influenza outbreak spreads to 11 states; one death confirmed
April 30: President Obama pledged "great vigilance" in confronting the swine flu outbreak Wednesday night as it spread coast to coast across the United States.
As swine flu epidemic spreads, local travel agents say "no one is panicking"
April 30: South Shore travel offices are getting a cancellation here and there, but most customers are holding on to their Mexico reservations
Local hospitals increase protections against swine flu
April 30: As the swine flu is confirmed in Massachusetts, local hospitals ask patients with flu-like symptoms to restrict visitors.
Manley cartoon: American Pandemic
April 29: Cartoon on the swine flu outbreak
Swine flu hotline set up by Brockton healthcare group
April 29: Signature Healthcare has set up a hotline with information about the swine flu.
2nd potential swine flu case found in Brockton area
April 29: A second potential local case of the swine flu has been identified. The person was a patient at a Signature Healthcare doctor's office, Signature spokeswoman Rachel Labas said today. Labas did not immediately have details about what led doctors to suspect swine flu or where the doctor's office is located.
Q&A: Doctor talks about the outbreak and its potential to become a pandemic
April 29: The swine influenza outbreak continues to grow in the United States. The Centers for Disease and Control Prevention reported 64 confirmed cases of swine flu, up from 40 cases reported Monday, and one death has been reporter.
CDC: Swine flu claims 1st victim in U.S.
April 29: The CDC on Wednesday confirmed the nation's first swine flu death in the current outbreak, a 23-month-old child in Texas. The first swine flu death outside of Mexico was confirmed by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spokesman Dave Daigle.
Swine flu cases confirmed in Massachusetts
April 29: Biological samples from at least two dozen sick people in Massachusetts have been sent to a state laboratory to determine if they are victims of swine flu. No confirmed cases have been reported in the state, but at least five dozen swine flu cases have been confirmed in the U.S.
O'MAHONEY: Wednesday's cartoon on the swine flu threat|
April 29: Editorial cartoon
Brockton Hospital patient who traveled to Mexico tested for swine flu
April 28: A patient at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital was identified as a potential swine flu case today, a hospital official said. Dr. Marc Greenwald, chief of medicine, said the patient exhibited flu symptoms and had recently traveled to Mexico, where the swine flu has struck hardest.
David Ertischek: What's a hypochondriac to do about the swine flu?
April 28: As I write this there haven't been any cases of swine flu in Massachusetts, but no one would be surprised if it started showing up. American health officials have already declared a public health emergency.
Video: South Shore towns are prepared for an epidemic
April 28: While there are no confirmed cases of swine flu in Massachusetts, many South Shore towns have plans in place to do a mass distribution of antiviral drugs if required.
How to avoid the swine flu
April 28: Swine influenza viruses are not spread by food (you cannot get swine influenza from eating pork or pork products), it is spread like other flu forms. Here are some things to do to avoid being infected.
South Shore towns are prepared for an epidemic
April 28: While there are no confirmed cases of swine flu in Massachusetts, many South Shore towns have plans in place to do a mass distribution of antiviral drugs if required.
Be vigilant but don't panic about swine flu, doctor says
April 26: Dr. Todd Ellerin, chief of infections diseases at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, says we have to be concerned about the swine flu outbreak in five states so far, but we shouldn't panic.


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L-3 Products Expands Thermal Imaging Portfolio with Advanced Pocket-sized Camera That Offers Enhanced Clarity and Affordability
The Thermal-Eye® X-150 Extends L-3's Line with a Powerful New Tool Perfect for Public Safety and Security Operation
DALLAS—L-3 Infrared Products, an industry leader in technologically-advanced and affordable thermal imaging cameras, announced today that it is extending its product line with the launch of the new Thermal-Eye® X-150. Offering the same ease of use and durability of its X-100 predecessor, the new lightweight Thermal-Eye® X-150 has a longer operating life of six hours and can detect activity from more than 1,000 feet away in total darkness.
"Expanding our product portfolio makes advanced thermal imaging technology more available to law enforcement, government and military organizations that are working to ensure everyone's safety," said Richard Darlow, president of L-3 Infrared Products.
Security and law enforcement specialists agree that L-3's superior thermal technology makes the X-150 an indispensable surveillance tool for today's safety organizations. The remarkable visibility delivered by L-3's complete line of thermal imagers gives users an incomparable advantage which is unmatched by the naked eye. This proves particularly significant when viewing is inhibited by total darkness or smoke clouds resulting from explosions, fires or natural disasters, among a variety of other compromising scenarios.
L-3 thermal imagers are used across all major law enforcement applications, including tactical, patrol, surveillance, investigation and search and rescue. Designed for simple operation and optimal flexibility, the expandable Thermal-Eye® X-150 allows public safety, first responders and security operations personnel to use this powerful new tool for surveillance safety and sharper scene visibility. Suggested retail is $6,890.
The Thermal-Eye® X-150 incorporates an upgraded amorphous silicon engine for improved image clarity and picture definition because it captures more heat sensitivity. This gives users a more sophisticated and detailed processed image with enhanced gradations of black and white for even greater sharpness and clarity.
These state-of-the art features enable the operator to better tag heat sources from objects, making the X-150 an invaluable resource for variety of operations including fugitive pursuit and disturbed-surface assessment to force protection and routine patrols.
"Our new Thermal-Eye® X-150 is perfect for customers whose thermal imaging and pricing requirements fall between our popular Thermal-Eye® X-50 and X200xp product offerings," said Darlow. "The launch of the Thermal-Eye® X-150 addresses the demands of the emerging middle market and strengthens our position to lead the thermal imaging industry by providing highly affordable, pocket-sized thermal cameras to a wider group of end users."
L-3 Infrared Products also offers a complete line of thermal imaging cameras including
Thermal-Eye® X-50:
This affordable simple to operate handheld camera only weighs 13 ounces and helps law enforcers maintain the upper hand. The camera stows easily in a pocket, making it possible to access the device quickly in the field or on the run. Unlike traditional night vision technology, the X-50 is not affected by bright lights, glare or shadows. The X-50 can detect human activity from more than 305 meters away in total darkness. These benefits make it ideal for helping users survey an entire scene safely without exposing the location of law enforcement officers or crime scene investigators. Suggested retail: $4,995.
Thermal-Eye® X200xp:
This top-of-the line handheld thermal imaging camera offers unmatched performance and the industry's highest quality resolution best suited for military and high-level field operations. It makes sense that the Thermal-Eye® X200xp is the thermal imaging camera of choice by U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan who rely on L-3's leading IR imaging technology everyday. This premier camera gives users the unparallel ability to detect human activity from up to 450 meters away. The Thermal-Eye® X200xp features a sophisticated image processing for best-in-class image quality coupled with an incomparable value and price. It also weighs just 13 ounces and operates on a 2AA lithium or alkaline battery. Suggested retail: $9,116.
About L-3 Communications
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications employs over 64,000 people worldwide and is a prime contractor in aircraft modernization and maintenance, C3ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems and government services. L-3 is also a leading provider of high technology products, subsystems and systems. The company reported 2007 sales of $14 billion.
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text: I am on a mission to change the forehand of my 40+ year old wife. Currently she has an old school forehand with a closed stance but she ends up pushing the ball with an open racquet face at contact and is very inconsistent and she wants to change it and improve( I swear, I didn't talk her into it ). So I am trying to get her to hit a more open stance modern forehand. She is a good 3.5 player and in good shape I am thinking of teaching her an SSC forehand. The reason why I am going for something different from what she's been doing is b'cos she has years of muscle memory on the bad form that both of us find frustrating to correct/change. I am planning to hand feed her balls a couple of times a week and then gradually move her on to the ball machine once her technique improves. I am expecting a 3 month project. Is SSC forehand a good option for a woman of her age? I would like your opinions on if this is the right approach to take and if not what might be a better one ?


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The unitary authority and county centre on a lowland plain drained by the River Wye and its tributaries. The plain borders scarplands of Silurian shale and limestone in the northwest and the Woolhope Dome and Malvern foothills in the east. The core of the Malvern Hills, with an elevation of more than 1,300 feet (400 metres), comprises Precambrian gneisses and volcanic rocks. These hills form the boundary with Worcestershire. The Forest of Dean plateau lies to the southeast. In the west, along the Welsh border, lie the sandstone Black Mountains, which exceed 2,200 feet (670 metres) in elevation.
Herefordshire has several notable prehistoric sites, including Sutton Walls, Croft Ambrey, Herefordshire Beacon, and Leintwardine. During the 7th century the West Saxons crossed the River Severn and occupied Herefordshire, which lay between Wales and the kingdom of Mercia. In the 8th century King Offa extended the Mercian frontier to the River Wye in Herefordshire, which he secured with the earthwork known as Offa's Dyke, still visible at Moorhampton and near Kington. Herefordshire probably originated as a shire in the time of the English king Athelstan (reigned 925–939). The county was the scene of constant border warfare with the Welsh under Gruffudd ap Llewelyn, prince of Gwynedd. Harold Godwinson (later Harold II of England), whose earldom included this county, restored order in 1063. Richard's Castle in the north and Ewyas Harold in the southwest were the first Norman fortresses erected on English soil, and Wigmore, Clifford, Weobley, Hereford, and Kilpeck were all Norman strongholds.
John Wycliffe's reformist religious teachings were influential in Herefordshire, and Lollardry was widespread at the end of the 14th century and the beginning of the 15th. During the Wars of the Roses the county supported the Yorkist cause, led by Edward, earl of March, afterward Edward IV. During the English Civil Wars of the 17th century the county was royalist, and the city of Hereford, the centre of activity, changed hands several times.
Ruined 12th-century Norman fortresses stand at Wilton, Goodrich, and Pembridge. Kilpeck's Church of St. Mary and St. David exemplifies the Herefordshire school of Romanesque architecture, and the Cistercian abbey church at Abbey Dore is in Early English style. Hereford Cathedral has examples of a variety of architectural styles, from Norman to Perpendicular. Among country houses, Treago (13th century) is a notable example of a fortified mansion.
Herefordshire has always been a rich agricultural area, and agriculture remains a major activity there. The county is more heavily wooded than most of England. Pear and apple orchards produce fruit, some of it for the local cider industry. Herefordshire's hops production is second in England only to that of the county of Kent. The Hereford breed of cattle is world famous, and the Ryelands breed of sheep, also well known, originated in the Ross-on-Wye area. The manufacture of agricultural machinery, fruit canning and processing, cider production, and milk processing are carried on in Hereford and other market towns. Hereford also produces furniture and is an administrative and service centre. Area 842 square miles (2,182 square km). Pop. (1998 2005 est.) 169178,700800.


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Hi, this might be a bit of topic but since I'm working on a lot of other things this month to get updated on the basics again I'm posting it for future reference.
I ran into an issue with applying an external virtual switch to a interface on Hyper-V Server 2008 R2. The error was "Error applying new virtual network changes…binding to external Ethernet… failed". "Cannot bind to … because it is already bound to another virtual network".
To fix it open the command prompt on Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 and run:
netcfg -u vms_pp
netcfg –l c:\windows\winsxs\amd64_wvms_pp.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_none_beda85050b13680c\wvms_pp.inf -c p -i vms_pp
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Annual event to be held Saturday, May 11
Graduating seniors will sing, dance, perform music and deliver their Beloit-ish insights one last time at the annual Baccalaureate celebration. Immediately following the President's reception, Baccalaureate will take place on Saturday, May 11 at 4:45 p.m. in Eaton Chapel.
All seniors, parents and other Commencement guests are invited to attend this family-friendly, entertaining event, which in past years has included everything from belly dancing to a comedy act by up-and-coming comedian Jacob Williams'11.
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Plans to bulldoze a former pub to make way for a hospital to treat people with mental health issues has sparked protests in a Doncaster village.
Nottinghamshire-based firm Eden Futures want to demolish the derelict Talisman pub in Conisbrough and build a hospital on the site to "support adults with learning and mental health disabilities."
The move has sparked concern from residents about the type of people who could receive treatment there.
Doncaster's Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) group, which is supporting The Star's Save Our Pubs campaign, also bemoaned the loss of another town boozer.
Chairman Bob Kiddle 65, of Auckland Road, Wheatley, said: "It is sad to see yet another pub is set to go. There are far too many going to the bulldozer in Doncaster when they should be saved as community assets."
A planning application outlines the firm's intention to flatten the Chestnut Grove site to make way for a two storey block of eight 'supported living apartments' and a single storey building of two apartments for staff.
Eden Futures has not given specific details about the type of patients who could receive treatment at the facility.
However, they indicated service users would be similar to those at one of their other sites - Bestwood Independent Hospital in Nottinghamshire - which takes in people who have been detained under the Mental Health Act.
People detained under the act are those deemed to be 'putting their own safety or someone else's at risk' and can be kept in a hospital against their wishes. They could suffer from such serious conditions as schizophrenia.
Eden Futures said the plan would be for patients to progress from the "higher level of care in the hospital, to more independent living that will be provided in the two proposed bungalows and potentially back into the community."
A previous application for three pairs of semi-detached bungalows was granted in 2011, this latest application was submitted because of changes to the development's design layout.
Residents outlined their concerns in six letters of objection sent to Doncaster Council.
Amy Oxby, of Old Road, Conisbrough, said: "We would like to make the village a better place to live in and bring our children up not make it worse."
Becky Nuttall, of Bolton Street, Denaby Main, added the area was "very family orientated" and "not suitable for a half-way house."
Eden Futures said government policy states "individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs are supported within the community" and the firm was "responding to this requirement."
The firm added there would be ten service users, cared for by more than 50 staff.
In a statement, they said: "The wellbeing of both service users and the local community are paramount and this has been carefully incorporated into the design.
"Eden Futures is an open and transparent organisation and have been sharing information with local elected councillors."
Residents have until September 3 to have their say on the proposals and can write to the council. There is no planning meeting date set yet but a decision is due to be made before October 24.
The Doncaster Star launched its Save Our Pubs campaign earlier this year because of concerns over the number of community pubs in the borough which have closed down.


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Comment on Chinese Limited Liability Company's Stock Rights Transfer System ------In perspective of Article 72 in Company Law of the People's Republic of China
company's stock rights transfer under common conditions. However, it can not solve all practical issues effectively. In perspective of Article 72 of Company Law, this paper probes into the progresses and the defects of limited liability company's stock rights transfer system, and analyzes some hot issues, including how some shareholders actualize their preemptive right to purchase the stock rights in practice, and how to evaluate the effect of articles of association as there is a conflict concerning stock rights transfer with Company Law, with the hope of benefiting the study of limited liability company's stock rights transfer and the settlement of practical corporate issues.
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It was a magical night swept away by the English Film The King's Speech and we followed Twitter to see what people would have to say about the winner and losers, but what we noticed is that people had a lot to say about James Franco.
The totally cute Oscar nominee and co-host of the 82nd Annual Academy Awards has the twittersphere in a tizzy over his sometimes wayward behavior. And we've got it here for you!
- Everyone was wondering this, but since Banksy didn't win we may never know.
- We believe everyone thought this when the president showed up.
- Every time we see Christian Bale we sort of just sigh and think about Batman, but Newsies works too.
- Actually, James Franco definitely might have been modeling the whole time. Sigh.
- If anyone gets to point this out, it might as well be Russell Simmons.
- Is everyone more concerned with James Franco's face than the winners? Yes, the answer is obviously yes. He is so cute.
- Thankfully, someone else other than us noticed the beard and the Lost relationship.
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The National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) and the Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announce the availability of a standard reference material (SRM) for the analysis of circulating vitamin D.
The SRM will provide a material with stable, well-defined levels of the analytes of interest and will serve as a reproducible point of comparison, of results across laboratories and within a given laboratory over time. Investigators can use the SRM to validate new analytical methods as they are developed and to assign values to in-house quality-control materials. This standard reference material, (SRM 972 Vitamin D in Human Serum), consists of four pools of fresh-frozen serum. Each pool has a different level of 25(OH)D2, 25(OH)D3, or both. One pool also contains 3-epi-25(OH)D3. The development of this SRM was a joint effort between NIST and the ODS.
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Investigators also have the opportunity to participate in an ODS-funded NIST quality assurance program for analysis of vitamin D metabolites in human serum (e.g., 25(OH)D2 and 25(OH)D3). NIST chemists will compile data and provide confidential feedback to the laboratory on their performance values relative to expected values. Participation in this quality assurance program will demonstrate the laboratory's proficiency for assessment of vitamin D status. There is no fee for participation (nor will study participants be paid to participate).
NIST has other SRM's available of value to manufacturers and clinical trialists who currently have no definitive, independently certified standard with which to verify their testing methods and calibrate their equipment.
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10 Reasons to Attend Rays Games…….NOW!
It is so dang sad. I thought the day was over that I would see a spectacle like that again within the walls of this dome. It is so gut-wrenching to see the the current Rays crowd revert basically back to 2001 when the Rays squads sometimes could not buy a win with a certified check. To see both Rays fans get up out of the lower bowl and move towards the exits in the top of the eight inning is just……..not right.
I remember something that has stood in my mind since those early days of ray-dom. It was a small homemade sign constructed by a lady who was a Season Ticket holder and used to sit around the 130-132 Section. Every time, late in the game when people used to file out of the Trop just after the 7th Inning Stretch, she used to put up that a hand-made sign that basically said " Real fans stay until the end of the Game!" Well, last night, I again saw that ancient custom rear its ugly head during our first game against the Boston Red Sox.
I am not going to sit here and whine or callout fans for not attending the game. I have done just that twice this week, and it seems that deaf ears are the current craze within this Tampa Bay community. And besides, there are enough people throwing the fans under the bus today that maybe I should be the one to actually help them back up and show them 10 reasons to attend a Rays game this week. Hopefully starting with tonight's great pitching match-up and "Must Win" mentality.
So instead of showing the dark side of last night's abysmal attendance figure, let's try and accent the positive and show the community that this can and will be the "E"-ticket ride of the week and weekend. Hey, I know from personal experience over the last few years that if you enjoy watching people and also sports, coming to these games are a total "Win, Win" situation.
10 reasons to attend a Rays game this home stand:
1) Share a fistbump with a NEW friend
This Rays team is putting it all on the line right now to survive the cut-throat world of pennant race baseball. If you missed out on the chance to see it live in 2008, here is your chance to again get swept up in the momentum and the thrill of cheering on a winning Rays team this late in the season. And it is great to meet and enjoy something a bonding as a baseball game. It is also a great way to find people who share the same interest as you (baseball) and could spark into more than a post-game beverage at Ferg's or the Brewhouse listening to the Rays Post Game Show.
2) So Affordable, even a Caveman can attend
ESPN recently names the Rays the "Most Affordable Sports Option". JUst think about that people. In an era where everything is going up daily, the Rays have kept their ticket prices and their concessions within acceptable levels to increase to promote the fan's wanting to come out and partake in a game. Also in the cards here is numerous great ticket options and plans that can heighten the Rays fans experience. Even if this is considered "Prime" ticket prices, you can get a ticket in the Right Field Outfield in Section 148 row T (front Row) for $24 . And if that is too high, how about a ticket in the TBT Party Deck, which has an Ybor City feel to it for $ 16
3) Great Things to Do before a Rays game
Contrary to public opinion there are a huge amount of things to do before a Rays game. From walking through the pretigious and historic Ted Williams Hitter's Museum located right within the confines of Tropicana Field, you can stroll through the many exhibits and see classic uniforms, autographs and also photos of historic events both from the past, and the recent Rays run to the World Series. Maybe you want a personal baseball card or a wooden Louisville Slugger for your office or den. Or maybe you are a closet Sports announcer and will give the "You Make the Call" booth a try to see if you are the next Curt Gowdy.
4) For the Food Loving fans……..A MEGA Treat!
For you lovers of the show "Man vs. Food" on the Travel Channel, the Rays Budweiser Brewhouse has a challenge for you. It is a monster burger filled with a zillion calories and just as much cheese and bacon smothered oin the side with a pound of fries that should make any carnavior happy and gald to be alive. Even if the only prize is a T-shirt, the photo recognition on the wall would be instand bragging right to friends and family to also come on in and partake in the glutanous challenge.
5) "Good Seats are Still Available"
This same phrase has been blasted in radio ads and also television spots even before this past weekend, and it is a Rays ticket bonanza right now within the stadium. Uusually if you walk-up to the Rays Ticket Office this late in a series you can only find the odd single seat in the lower bowl or the outfield and you have to resort to the Upper Deck or the TBO Party Deck to take in a game. Right now seats are open in some of the prime locations of the stadium, and you can be the proud owner of a ticket in these sections. And with that ticket, you can now voice any of your opinions to John Romano of the St. Petersburg Times ( www.tbo.com) If you read his column today, it will all make sense).
6) Stiff the Rays for $20
If you get a group of friend (at least 4) to come with you to a game, you can drive right up to the main parking lot at the Trop and after a short view by the parking attendant you and your friends can drive right on into the main parking area and put that $ 20 back into your wallet for later use. That is right, if 4 or more of you and your friends are situated in one car, the parking in the main lot is FREE that night. That "saved" $20 can then be spent on the many food and beverage options. Where else in the MLB will the team reward you for bringing people to the game with you. It doesn't even matter if you like each other, a minimum of 4 people gets you a free parking pass.
7) Friendly players and Field staff
If you get here early enough, you can get something most fans in parks around this countr can not get before a baseball game. No, I am not talking about a Batting Practice ball, but you are close. This is one of the stadiums in this league where the players actually like to sign for the fans. Seriously, these guys will come right up to the sidelines and sign balls, bats and baseball cards for the fans. Some teams do not even have players who will do that outside of the team's events, but this team truly knows it is the fans that matter also in this building. And the players will tell you they look forward to this time to mingle with the fans. Some even hold conversations with you while they are signing your items….imagine that!
8) Real Live animals, and not just in the stands!
When is the last time you went to a Petting Zoo? For most of us it was in our childhood years, or a recent visit to Lowery Park in Tampa. But here at the Trop you can get your small dose of nature and also take in a great baseball game, all for one ticket price. The Rays Tank, a unique live animal attraction that opened in 2006 actually features a 10,000 gallon tank that houses 20 cownose rays that you can feed and touch right up until the 6th inning of any Rays game. Got to admit, it is a really wild feeling to feed one of these gulf dwellers for the first time, and should be on your life "to do" list if you are a Rays fan.
9) People watching is FREE, just like on that park bench
If you are one of those people who get a kick out of watching other people, then this place will be a new mecca for you. I am not talking about stalking a cute girl in the stands, but watching some of the wild antics of people like the Cowbell Kid, who is stationed right under the Jumbotron in Rightfield. And then there are the multiples of people who have specially made signs supporting the Rays and thrust them up at different times during the game. I have to be honest with you, I am a people watcher. I always get a few belly chuckles out of some of the antics of fans during a game.
10) Community Pride is always in attendance
And last, but not least, this is your time to show your civic pride. And this is the most important reason to me to attend a game. This is OUR team. They are not just here during Spring Training like in surrounding communiteis within the Tampa Bay area. This is a professional baseball team that is fighting for a dream. And we should all be there for this historic moment. With the tide turning quickly on the Rays, this is the time to show them that this community has their backs.
Sure, there are going to be people who will tell me that I kind of streamlined all the good things that are around this stadium. And there will be people who will think a diluted the total things possible here before game time, but the true fact is that if you have not been here in awhile, you really need to see this NEW Rays product on the field for yourself. The overall excitement within the confines of this dome are incredible at game time.
And even when teams like Boston and New York do come into the building, for the most part both sets of fans have a mutual respect for each other and there are minumum flare-ups and problems during a game. But this time of the year is the time to truly vome out and show your Rays Republic colors. No Reds, No White, just some sort of shade of blue is totally acceptable and encouraged to drown out the Red and white that the Red Sox Nations bring into Tropicana Field.
Hopefully I have given you a reason to want to attend a game in the Trop before the end of the season. And if you are not a local resident, hopefully I have gotten you to think about a trip to sunny Florida and take in a Rays game, or even a Spring Training game some time in the future. But for the Rays faithful, the time is now. You can not wait until the weekend, you can not wait until the end of the month. This team needs to have fannies in the seats to show the baseball community that this town understands what pennant fever is, and that we have all caught it. Sniff, Sniff, I do seem to be getting a fever, where is my cowbell?
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Did Bernie like seeing the Red Sox win again? lol! It wasn't a pretty game last night – we left too many men on base. But with the exception of Okie our pitchers were great! It was really too bad that the fans did not come out to support the Rays. Schools are open up here in the New England so fewer Red Sox fans were able to make the trip south. Now the big question is – which Josh Beckett will so up tonight?
Thanks Dillon.
Decided I better put up something besides word inc ase some of the poeple get bored by the third paragraph. (j/k)
But in reality, if you can not come to a game and watch on the Rays Television Network or even MLB.TV, I count you as attending fans in my book.
But there are 248,000 people living in St. Petersburg, and over 3 million across Tampa Bay.
At least 32,000 can find a way to attend a game this week……..hopefully.
Rays Renegade
That is acceptable to me, but it is not the Red Sox fans that should be flocking to this park.
Both teams did not put the knife in the back at any moment in that game. It almost looked like one of those "Fight Club" bouts where neaither team would go down or give cuase to end the fight.
I was thinking the same thing today about Beckett. It is one of those things you can count on one of two things……..Extremely uncontrolled or pin-point accuracy. Guess we will find out at 7:08 pm tonight.
Rays Renegade
Thank you for your kind words about the Phillies. I live or die by them – so it is awully nice for me when things are going well with them. =)
Would be nice if you could fill a few more of those seats.
How is Pat Burrell doing down there?
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Great Top Ten List! If you haven't already sent the link to the Rays' PR department, you should! You've just done their work for them. Honestly, if I lived there and was a Rays fan, nothing could keep me away from the Trop right now. So spread the gospel, Renegade, and say it loud!
Great post and great reasons… it has surprised me the lack of attendance, I thought this year would be a great year for fans…I don't get it, it has to be one of the cheapest forms of entertainement in the area….
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great list.
Another great post by; Rays Renegade.
I appreciate all that you do:
and you are spot on in all of your posts.
Great list – and I am sure after reading your blog:
there will be more fans in the seats.
I know I would be a regular at the Trop if I lived in FLA.
Good luck this year; and keep up the great posts.
You are going to crack the top 3 sooner or later.
Not a problem.
Just glad to see that your team is enjoying some of the same success as last season.
Hope we get a second chance to play in CBP this playoff season.
Rays Renegade
A bunch of the guys on the Rays Third Floor have a habit of reading my stuff from time to time.
They know I might be their biggest advertiser some days.
Just likw when I worked for Pepsi my motto is:
If I didn't believe in the product, I would be selling it so hard.
The Rays PR Department know where to find me……..every game!
Rays Renegade
I even dyed my hair "Andy Gibb Ash Brown" in honor of the Johnny Cash "ring of Fire" road trip last week.
No "Joan Jett Black" for me.
It is that time of the year where you put up or shut up even as fans.
Rays Renegade
From the guys in the Promo and Sales Department on down, this lack of spunk by the fans has a few people stumped.
The team owner Stuart Sternberg is in town for some reason, maybe he wants to see if this team is for real or if they are Memorex.
Rays Renegade
I will be totally honest with you.
I only want to be in the top 20.
Not into that "top" stuff anymore.
As long as people like you and my other loyal fans keep checking me out, I am totally fine with my spot in life.
Jane, Julia, Jeff/Alan have killer blogs, and to even be in their company is fine with me.
Rays Renegade
Good reasons to go to the Rays, the live animals, food prices and cheaper for more in a group attending to see the Rays are great reasons why people should go today. Overall a great list to go.
Matthew Tang
I know I was a bit harsh on my blog yesterday about this, but man….I just don't get it. Ottawa lost their AAA team after at least 15 years – I lived in Germany before that so I have no idea how long they were there. I hope that the fans in the Tampa Bay area start to show their support more. It's just depressing sometimes. It also doesn't help that the play by play people up here think so little of the people in Tampa and St Pete. I wonder just how much of their "insight" is pure BS.
There a lot of other good reasons too, like the in-game entertainment, the special visual games and events that go on every game.
And, you can see me the "The Ground Rules" every day for 81 games (lol).
Seriously, if you have kids, there are so many events tailored just to their liking from Carnival games to hitting cages and pitching machines, plus interactive displays and coloring stations for the wee ones.
All that on top of one of the best ticket prices in the majors.
Rays Renegade
It is going to be the same as always.
When the team decides it has had enough, or the support goes in the tank for some reason, drastic measures will be taken to smooth out the rough edges.
That is part of the sports business.
It is really a "What Have You Done For me Lately " World.
Rays Renegade


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I am French and i am stuck in Scotland too bad!!! I want to fly to Cannes in order to see him!!!ReplyDelete
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He may be back on this French show he did last time he came to France (le grand journal, Canal plus). This show will broadcast from la croisette and as canal plus is one of the main sponsor of the film festival, he might be back on this show.ReplyDelete
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