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A new statistical model, built on search data from Google and principles from weather modeling, can predict flu outbreaks up to seven weeks in advance.
The results, published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, signify a transition in the study of infectious disease from modeling past outbreaks and events to predicting future ones.
The researchers, Jeffrey Shaman of Columbia University and Alicia Karspeck of the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colo., used data from the Google Flu Trends project, which keeps track of searches for flu-related topics and ties them to the geographic location of the searcher. Such data is now available for 28 countries as well as many local areas within those countries. The study focused on New York City.
The Google project made waves in 2008 when its results nearly matched those of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The researchers' model takes into account the importance of current conditions in projecting the timing of a flu outbreak.

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Bitty Basketball has been awesome. The Bitty Ballers are so cute. We ended up with 72 energetic and enthusiastic participants.
We have a lot to muse on this week...
In the men's basketball Tuesday night league, I think Bomb Squad is attempting to blow up our scoreboard as they launched — and hit — 13 3-pointers.
They lit up the scoreboard in a 119-52 victory. Harry Burton led five scorers in double figures for the Bomb Squad with 31 points; followed by Randle Berthalter and JJ Seymore with 26 each.
Cody Mohan hit for 17 points and Stephen Didde added 16 as they led Oh Yeah! to its first victory of the season — a 59-53 win.
Behind the scoring of Josh Crutchfied's 24 and Brandon Dougherty's 22, LV Street Elite cruised to a 92-36 victory as they protected their narrow one-game league lead.
Jordan Glenn came out on fire hitting nine 3-pointers and scoring 41 points in the Angry Ewoks 73-57 victory over the Wheaton Warbirds, who saw Daniel Rezin score 19 in the Thursday night men's basketball league.
Trent Peter's 20 points led four players in double figures for Mutual Savings as Mutual cruised to their league leading third victory 66-44. PJ Sigle scored 21 points as Purple Reign raced to a 62-43 victory.
Women's volleyball saw more tough competition this week as it took Boom! three games to win their match over the Dominators.
The Drillers continue to use the drilling techniques of their local dentist sponsor, Dr. Mark Clemens, as they defeated Six Pack in two games.
Anyone who enjoys volleyball should come out on Mondays and watch some exciting games. My cousin, Julie Slater, would be shocked to hear me say that.
Bitty Basketball has been awesome. The Bitty Ballers are so cute. We ended up with 72 energetic and enthusiastic participants.
They are having a blast every Saturday morning. I knew the coaching staff of the Leavenworth High School girls' program would be phenomenal, but the high school players have taken the program over.
You can just see the stars in the eyes of the little kids as they follow the high school girls around from station to station.
The high schoolers have been fantastic with the little kiddos. This is an awesome learning experience for both the Bitty Ballers and teenagers.
The youth basketball program is easing into its fourth week of the season.
The officials and the coaches are in sync with the goals of the program and have patiently worked hand-in-hand to make the season a success and enjoyable for all of the children participating in the three leagues: 1st-2nd grade coed, 3rd-4th grade boys and girls divided; and 5th-6th grade boys and girls divided.
As I said last week, the coaches have to have the patience of Job. I watched as coach Shawn Terry (1st-2nd grade) attempted to get a throw-in made on the sideline in the backcourt area.
Understand there is no pressure allowed in the backcourt by an opposing team — pretty simple to set up a throw-in in that situation, correct?
My granddaughter, Lizzy, was being instructed to receive the throw-in, but she was busy doing a cheer! Bless you coach Terry.
Dividing the girls from the boys in the 3rd-4th grades has been a rousing success this season.
The girls are actually playing the game now. The coaches at that level are: Mary Garrison, Katie Kinerney, Scott Mackey, John McEvoy, Winda Ohlde and Pamela Tanksley have done a marvelous job with the girls throughout the season.
There has been remarkable improvement in all of the teams. A huge shout goes out to these six individuals for their efforts with our girls.
Next year, we will be separating the boys and girls in the 1st-2nd grade as well. Fortunately, coach Terry's daughter will be returning to that age group, so my granddaughter will have a patient coach as I am sure she will still be on the court cheering next year.
We are also looking at making other improvements in the leagues as well. Considerations will be the height of goals in the 3rd-4th grade league and ball sizes in the 1st-2nd grade and the 3rd-4th grade leagues.
A reminder that the 3rd Annual Indoor Ironman is being sponsored by the City of Leavenworth Parks and Recreation Department and the Santa Fe Bicycle Shop during the month of February.
An individual registers at the Riverfront Community Center. The registration fee is $25. The registration fee allows the participant access to the Riverfront Community Center aquatic center, the cardiovascular center, and the running track throughout February.
An individual completes a daily log on an honor system. The distances to be completed during the month are: 2.4 miles swimming, 112 miles biking and 26.2 running.
This activity is open for anyone of any age. Everyone must submit their completed logs by 8 p.m. on March 1 in order to receive their T-shirts of completion.
Also, if an individual chooses, they may do their biking at the Santa Fe Bicycle Shop at 419 Delaware.
I am not very good at keeping secrets. Therefore, I am going to share with everyone the best kept secret in Leavenworth — Leavenworth County has a lacrosse team.
Want to know more? The Leavenworth County Lacrosse Club is for children in the 7th-12th grades. To learn more contact Jim Levine at 913-651-2003 or email@example.com.
Hey all days! On Feb. 10 the City of Leavenworth Parks and Recreation is sponsoring our annual "Daddy and Me Sweetheart Tea" from 1-3 p.m. at the Riverfront Community Center.
It is a great way for you to bond with your daughters. There will be dancing, games, contests, snacks and more. It is for girls nine years and under.
It only costs $15 per couple, $5 for each additional daughter. Heck, I would take my daughter if she were 22 years younger.
Maybe Lizzy will go with me. She could always cheer for everyone as they play their games.
All you 7-15-year-olds start gearing up for the 11th Annual First City TRYathlon.
It is a fun-filled activity for our youth where everyone is a winner. It will be April 14. More to come in later weeks.
We are in the midst of the registration for adult coed volleyball. We will play our 10-game season on Wednesday nights.
If we get 12 or more teams, we will go to Sunday nights as the second night for the league. Registration ends Feb. 18 at 8 p.m.
All of the team's players must sign the team roster prior to submitting the roster. Late registrations will not be accepted. Individuals may sign the roster late, but they will have a 48-hour waiting period prior to being eligible to play in a game.
There will be a mandatory coaches meeting on Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. inside the Riverfront Community Center. The first day of games will be Feb. 27.
I have received numerous requests to begin an adult summer basketball league. At this time, we are researching the possibilities for such a program.
With the cooperation and sportsmanship I have observed in our adult league, I view this as a very viable and beneficial situation for the City of Leavenworth.


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The postgame breakdown of Ohio State's 42-41 victory over Michigan, including grades, play of the game and the top local individual performer.
OFFENSE: B-minus
The running game gets an A. RB Carlos Hyde ran for 226 yards (an OSU record vs. Michigan). He averaged 8.4 yards a carry. QB Braxton Miller had 153 on the ground. That's the third game in a row both have gone over 100. However, the passing game was disappointing. Miller completed just six passes for 133 yards. A poorly thrown pass to an open Devin Smith should have been a TD, but the ball hit the defender in the back. The passing game has regressed in the latter part of the season. Scoring 42 points and running for 393 against a good defense should not be lost, though.
The pass defense was back up to its old tricks and made Devin Gardner, who has struggled throwing the ball much of the last half of the season, look like an NFL passer. Gardner hit the Buckeyes for 451 yards and completed 32 of 45 passes. When the Buckeyes took a two-possession lead in the third quarter, the defense couldn't make a clutch stop. Three throwback screen passes all caught defensive coordinator Luke Fickell in the wrong formation at the worst time. However, the Buckeyes had Michigan's two-point conversion play sniffed out, and Tyvis Powell saved the game.
SPECIAL TEAMS: B-plus
Cameron Johnston has done nothing but hit great punts all season when needed. The coverage unit gave up a 29-yard return and got fortunate that a holding call was made to bring it back from across midfield. In a game like this, it gets lost that Drew Basil was 6-for-6 on PATs.
Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges might have been coaching for his career in Ann Arbor. He had Luke Fickell's number most of the afternoon until the Wolverines' final offensive play. In the third quarter, Tom Herman gave the ball to Carlos Hyde three times in a row, the last one Hyde went for 33 yards to the Michigan 4. He called Hyde's number again and the big fella was gassed. The coaches have to know when to find someone else, too. Miller scored on the next play. Give Herman credit for talking Urban Meyer out of taking a knee to run clock on the Buckeyes' final scoring drive. You don't take points for granted in a close game.
URBANOMETER: Neutral
PLAY OF THE GAME: Two-point conversion pick
Brady Hoke didn't hesitate. As soon as Devin Funchess scored on a 2-yard TD pass with 32 seconds left, he held up two fingers. The Wolverines had their play. So did the Buckeyes. Urban Meyer walked down to the 10-yard line and waited for Michigan to show its formation and called a timeout. He wanted his defense to catch its breath. He wanted them to know what was coming. Tyvis Powell picked off the pass intended for Drew Dileo and saved not just the game, but the season.
TOP LOCAL CONTRIBUTOR: Devin Smith, WR, Massillon
WR Devin Smith could have, once again, had a huge day. But Braxton Miller underthrew a TD pass for Smith later in the game after hooking up on a 53-yard TD pass and OSU's first score. That was Smith's lone catch, but 53 yards on a day when Miller only completed six passes isn't bad considering. Smith said after the game the Buckeyes believed they could get deep on Michigan, but there were problems in the passing game.


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Do you have a photo album for the Chevelle? looks nice!
Mar 3, 2007 at 1:21 pm
Personally I like the blue on your chevelle. I was gonna paint mine fathom blue if not green. Looks like you have a vinyl top too, I wish I could have restored mine, your chevelle looks good with it.
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Hey which is faster, your Chevelle or the MTD lawn mower?


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Sam Hornish Jr. Homestead-Miami Speedway Preview
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Mobil 1 Team News and Notes of Interest
• Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the Penske Racing No. 77 Mobil 1 Dodge Charger, will make his second Cup Series start at Homestead-Miami Speedway this weekend. Hornish has a successful racing history at the 1.5-mile oval in IndyCar Series competition with a total of three wins, two pole positions and six top-three finishes in seven career starts.
• Hornish has a total of four top-20 finishes this year at intermediate-track venues, including a victory in the NASCAR Showdown in May at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
• Fans can now follow Sam Hornish Jr. on Twitter at www.twitter.com/SamHornish. Fans can get a glimpse inside his everyday life while keeping up-to-date on the latest news for the No. 77 team.
• Hornish will be on hand to sign autographs at the Penske Racing souvenir trailer on Sunday, November 22 from 12 – 12:30 p.m. ET at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Sam Hornish Jr. on Homestead-Miami Speedway
"As the 2009 season comes to close, it has been a year of progress and learning for myself and the No. 77 team. Overall, we have performed better this season with seven top-10 and three top-five finishes. We also had our first victory in the NASCAR Showdown. The short-track program has been our strong suit this year, but we have made steady progress in our intermediate program all year. I'm looking forward to ending the season on a high note this weekend in Homestead and I am excited for what the 2010 season holds for the Mobil 1 team."
Crew Chief Travis Geisler on Homestead-Miami Speedway
"As the season comes to an end, the Mobil 1 team is really focused on ending with a strong run. Without a race the next weekend, it is always good to finish on a strong note. We feel that our intermediate program has made good progress and the unique Homestead layout will be a good test. I want to thank everyone for their support this season and I wish everyone a good off-season."


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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Ossining resident Samuel Rivera was looking forward to going to Niketown in Manhattan with his son on Dec. 1.
Rivera, a mechanic for Metro-North, was paralyzed in the Metro-North train derailment that occurred in Spuyten Duyvil in the Bronx that fateful day.
Rivera was left a C5 quadriplegic, with limited movement in his arm and no movement in his legs.
Rivera announced at Burke Rehabilitation Center in White Plains on Wednesday that he is suing Metro-North Railroad for $100 million to pay for the costs of his medical care.
In announcing the lawsuit, Rivera said he forgives William Rockefeller, the operator of the train.
"I probably will never walk again," Rivera said. "I remain at peace with myself. I constantly live with nerve pain in my arms and hands, muscle spasms that painfully twist and turn my spine and bed sores that never seem to heal. You don't realize what you have until it's gone."
Rivera is now calling for seat belts or safety restraints to be put on public transportation.
"Had safety restraints been available for use that morning, I would have used them," Rivera said. "Perhaps we would not be here today. Perhaps there would have been no fatalities and few injuries. Any transportation agency that receives federal or state money for their operation should provide some sort of protection for the public."
Despite his lawsuit, Rivera said he is grateful to Metro-North for remaining by his side and modifying his Ossining home so he can move back home.
"Never have I worked for a better employer than Metro-North Railroad," Rivera said. "I showed up on time to work everyday, never punched in late, loved my job and enjoyed the company of my fellow co-workers. Any legal action I am taking against Metro-North is to protect my family's financial future."
Argy Stampas, Rivera's doctor at Burke, said it was unlikely he would ever recover.
"There is less than one percent chance," Dr. Stampas said. "I'm not optimistic."
Rivera's lawyer, Gregory Cannata, said the medical costs will be extensive. Rivera requires a motorized wheelchair and around-the-clock aides.
Rivera said he is trying to remain positive through the whole ordeal.
"Being upset and angry won't get you anywhere," Rivera said. "I know I have to get better."
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At least 1 'person of interest' arrested on unrelated charge in shooting deathBy KATHRYN MARCHOCKI
New Hampshire Union Leader
January 03. 2013 1:36AM
MANCHESTER - At least one man police consider a "person of interest" in last week's shooting death of Daniel J. Langlois was arrested this week on an unrelated charge, but he has not been directly charged with the murder, a source said Wednesday.
Senior Assistant Attorney General Jeffery A. Strelzin would not respond to the claim made by the source, who is close to the victim's family and who asked not to be identified.
"I don't have any comment to that other than to say no one has been charged directly in the homicide investigation and Manchester (police) continue to work this," said Strelzin, the state's top homicide prosecutor.
Langlois, 25, was shot once in the head about 3 a.m. Dec. 27 while driving a friend, who was intoxicated, home in the friend's car, according to family members. Langlois' friend was sitting beside him in the front passenger seat when the shooter fired through the rear window of the SUV on Jane Street near Nashua Street, Langlois' family and friends have said.
"We're waiting for justice for my daughter, Dan's friends and family, and me," said Katrina Warren, 24, who has known Langlois for six years. The couple has a 3-1/2-year-old daughter.
Warren is expecting their second child - a son - in June.
"It doesn't get any easier. Every day is another day without him," Warren said of Langlois, whom she described as an easy-going, hard-working family man who graduated from Coe-Brown Academy in Northwood in 2005. He worked full-time as a carpenter foreman for Master Hardware Installers of Manchester.
Warren said she believes Langlois was not the shooter's intended target.
"It was a mistake," she said.
"We ... think it (the bullet) wasn't meant for him because it wasn't his car, but he just happened to be driving that car," Warren continued.
According to Warren, Langlois and his friend, whom she would not identify, were at Club Realm at 23 Amherst St. earlier in the evening. They were followed by at least three men when they left the bar and went to the parking lot across the street, said Warren and her sister, Amanda Warren, 25.
It was there that a quarrel and fight broke out, they said.
Also present in the garage was a "close family friend" of Langlois, who urged Langlois "to just get home," Katrina Warren said.
Langlois drove off with his friend in the passenger seat, the sisters said. They were heading home when they noticed the men pursuing them, changed course and drove in another direction, she said.
At some point, it appears the initial group of men called in friends who were in a separate vehicle, Katrina Warren said. Langlois was on Jane Street when the two cars cornered him from the front and rear and Langlois collided with a third parked vehicle, she said.
"From what we were told, he (shooter) got out of the car and he shot through the back window and aimed at the driver," she added. She said she believes as many as "seven to 10 people" were involved when Langlois was shot.
Strelzin would not comment on Warren's account of events.
The prosecutor, however, has said the shooting is related to a confrontation that occurred between Langlois and several individuals at a nearby bar earlier in the evening.
Neither authorities nor Langlois' family and friends would identify the friend Langlois was driving home.
Amanda Warren said she is unsure if Langlois was targeted.
"None of us knows for sure. Only the person who did it knows," she said.
Amanda Warren questioned if the shooting could have been in retaliation for an incident that occurred at Club Realm a few weeks ago when Langlois - who was filling in for the night as a bouncer - had a confrontation with unruly patrons who refused to leave at closing time.
"Dan said that threats were made. Dan said that he was all done with the place," Amanda Warren said.
She called Langlois a "hard-working, stand-up guy" who would not initiate a fight.
"He never had an issue with anybody there. He doesn't have a mean bone in his body. He is an excellent father," Amanda Warren said.
"This family is heart-broken. I don't think our family will ever be the same," she added.
Relatives remembered Langlois, who grew up in Epsom and Northwood, as a "mentor" and "mediator," who often diffused family disputes with his level-headed advice.
Langlois did stunt motorcycle riding and participated in several stunt shows, Katrina Warren said. He also enjoyed working out and went on annual outings with about 40 friends to the Saco River in Maine.
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In last Thursday's (Apr. 6) Wall Street Journal, tech columnist Walt Mossberg reviewed the "alpha" release of True/Slant. He writes:
... True/Slant is run by a former news executive at America Online who worked at a variety of publications, including The Wall Street Journal. It covers a wide range of topics, such as politics, culture, sports, business, health, science and food. ¶ It is launching with 65 journalists, or "knowledge experts," assigned to specific topics. Each of these contributors gets a page to house their journalism and, it is hoped, an active social network of followers who will regularly discuss the articles they read there. Each page also will feature headlines of stories elsewhere on the Web selected by the contributors. These "headline grabs" link back to the originating outside site. ...
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The Cincinnati Reds will hire Jeff Pico as their pitching coach and Don Long as their new hitting coach, the team announced Tuesday, Nov. 12. Jay Bell will serve as the bench coach.
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Atlanta Braves minor league hitting coordinator Don Long is expected to be the Cincinnati Reds' next hitting coach.
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Andy Van Slyke, Don Long and Dave Hudgens are the New York Mets' three candidates for the hitting coach position, according to ESPNNewYork.com's Adam Rubin. The team interviewed Hudgens Tuesday, Dec. 7.
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The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates SS Jack Wilson has completely rebuilt his swing this season with hopes of recovering some power at the plate. Beginning with a suggestion by hitting coach Don Long, Wilson has lowered his hands. Wilson was stuck in an 0-for-23 slump this spring that ended Saturday, March 21.
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LONDON (AP) — Television entertainer Rolf Harris, known to generations of children in Britain and Australia for his friendly screen presence, was found guilty Monday of a string of indecent assaults on young girls that took place from the '60s to the '80s.
The conviction marked a stunning reversal for Harris, 84, whose popularity on children's TV in Britain rivaled that of "Captain Kangaroo" in the United States. The judge said Harris should expect prison time when he is sentenced Friday.
The man who appeared in hundreds of TV shows and even painted an official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II will likely now be remembered chiefly as a sexual predator.
A jury found the Australian-born broadcaster guilty of 12 counts of indecent assault on four victims aged 19 or younger.
Prosecutor Jenny Hopkins said Harris' victims all reported a similar pattern of abuse by a man who believed he could act without fear of consequences.
"Rolf Harris used his status and position as a world-famous children's entertainer to sexually assault young girls over a period spanning 18 years," she said, adding that the victims had "suffered in silence" for decades.
Among the victims was a close friend of his daughter Bindi who told the court that Harris had sexually abused her numerous times when she was a teenager.
Prosecutors said Harris told police the relationship was consensual and only started after the girl reached 18.
The prosecution described Harris as having a "Jekyll and Hyde" personality divided between a generous, kind side and a dark side that believed he could get away with sex crimes against young girls because he was too famous and powerful to be brought to justice.
Prosecutors said the victims did not know each other and had come forward independently to report the abuse.
During the trial — which saw Harris accompanied to court on most days by his wife Alwen and daughter — six witnesses who were not part of the criminal case testified that Harris had assaulted them. One said she was 11 or 12 when Harris told her he wanted to be the first person to teach her how to tongue kiss.
Harris was well-loved in Britain, where he performed for the queen's Diamond Jubilee concert in 2012. He was also known for musical hits including the novelty song "Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport" and had performed once with the Beatles.
He is one of several veteran entertainers in the U.K. to face sex charges since TV host Jimmy Savile was exposed as a serial child molester after his death in 2011.


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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's leaders received a powerful one-two punch Tuesday as the Supreme Court ordered the arrest of the prime minister in a corruption case and a firebrand cleric led thousands of protesters in a second day of anti-government demonstrations in the capital.
The events set the stage for renewed political crisis in Pakistan, a key U.S. ally in the fight against Islamic militants and efforts to stabilize neighboring Afghanistan. They sparked accusations that Pakistan's top judge and powerful generals were working to destabilize the government ahead of parliamentary elections expected in the spring, and possibly delay the vote.
The upcoming elections would mark the first time a civilian government completed a full five-year term and transferred power through the ballot box. Past governments have been toppled in military coups or dismissed by presidents allied with top generals.
A coup isn't expected this time around, but there is widespread unhappiness within the military, judiciary and the public about the government's performance at a time when the country is plagued by high unemployment, rampant energy shortages and frequent attacks by Islamic militants.
Many claim the country's politicians are more interested in lining their pockets through corrupt dealings than addressing problems facing Pakistani citizens. That perception is likely to be reinforced by the Supreme Court's order to arrest Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf.
The court ruling relates to a case involving private power stations set up to provide electricity to energy-starved Pakistan. The judges are investigating allegations that the bidding process was marred by corruption. Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry ordered the arrest of 16 people involved in the case, including Ashraf, who previously served as minister for water and power, according to a written court order.
An adviser to the prime minister, Fawad Chaudhry, said any attempt to arrest the prime minister would be unconstitutional since he enjoys immunity from prosecution while in office.
"We consider it a judicial coup, and it is part of a greater plan to derail democracy," Chaudhry said.
The Supreme Court clashed repeatedly with the government during the past year, especially over an old corruption case against President Asif Ali Zardari in Swiss court. Pakistan's Supreme Court convicted Ashraf's predecessor, Yousuf Raza Gilani, of contempt of court for refusing to reopen the case and ousted him from office.
The judges pressured Ashraf as well, and the government finally agreed to the court's demand to ask the Swiss to pursue the case — which Swiss authorities have said privately they have no intention of doing because Zardari enjoys immunity while in office.
Some observers have accused the chief justice of harassing the government because of bad blood between him and Zardari. Others believe the judges are working in concert with the country's generals, although the court has pressured the army over alleged abuses as well.
"Tuesday's developments at the Supreme Court are enough to believe that the judiciary and the establishment are working together against the government," said Chaudhry, the prime minister's adviser.
Many suspect the military is also behind Tahir-ul-Qadri, a 61-year-old cleric who returned from Canada last year and has rocketed to national prominence with a mass movement against Pakistan's leaders.
He led an estimated 30,000 supporters Tuesday in a second day of protests in Islamabad to press for the removal of the government, which he criticized as corrupt and incompetent. Political leaders condemned his demands as unconstitutional.
It was unclear whether the Supreme Court's order and Qadri's rally were connected. But some speculated it was a scripted plan by the chief justice and the cleric to strike at their opponents in the government, with the support of the army.
"There is a connection, and it is very obvious. The boots are behind it," Pakistani human rights activist Asma Jehangir said, referring to the military.
Qadri's message has galvanized many Pakistanis who say the government has brought them only misery. But critics fear Qadri is bent on derailing the country's upcoming elections at the behest of army by pushing for a military-backed caretaker administration — allegations denied by the cleric.
Those concerns could intensify following a fiery speech he delivered to protesters, condemning the country's politicians as corrupt thieves and lavishing praise on both the Supreme Court and the military.
He said only two institutions in Pakistan, the judiciary and the armed forces, were "performing their duties to fulfill the needs of the people."
The cleric spoke from inside a bulletproof vehicle parked several hundred meters (yards) from parliament. He faced hundreds of police in riot gear who formed a human barrier against thousands of demonstrators packed into the main avenue running through Islamabad. Many waved green and white Pakistani flags and cheered as Qadri spoke.
The protest has been largely peaceful since demonstrators set off from Lahore on Sunday, but underlying tension was evident early Tuesday when police and protesters clashed hours after Qadri arrived in Islamabad and addressed his supporters. Demonstrators threw rocks at a vehicle, while others held up bullet casings and an empty tear gas canister.
Qadri called on his supporters to stay in the streets until the national and provincial governments were dissolved. Many demonstrators, who slept in the street Monday night under warm blankets to ward off the cold, said they would remain as long as the cleric asks.
"This system has rotted. It has to change," said 29-year-old Iftikhar Ahmad, who traveled to Islamabad from the central city of Sargodha. "I am going to stay here ... even if I die."
Associated Press writers Munir Ahmed, Asif Shahzad, Rebecca Santana and Zarar Khan contributed to this report.


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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former Philadelphia Daily News sportswriter and columnist Bill Conlin, whose long career came to an end following multiple allegations of child abuse, has died. He was 79.
The Hall of Fame baseball writer and author died Thursday in Largo, Fla., The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News reported. Conlin's son, Pete, confirmed his father's death in a text message, NJ.com said.
Conlin retired in 2011 following allegations that he had abused four children decades ago. Three other accusers later came forward. Authorities said no criminal charges would be pursued because the alleged abuse occurred so long ago.
Conlin worked at the newspaper for more than four decades, starting in 1965 and becoming the beat writer for the Phillies the next year. He held that job for 21 years and became a columnist in 1987. He also was a commentator on ESPN's "The Sports Reporters" and wrote two baseball-related books, the "Rutledge Book of Baseball" and "Batting Cleanup, Bill Conlin."
He received the 2011 J.G. Taylor Spink Award presented at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., and is honored in the hall's "Scribes and Mikemen" exhibit.
Daily News managing editor Pat McLoone acknowledged that Conlin's career ended in disgrace but called his writing "often brilliant."
"At a time before the Internet and sports-only TV channels, Bill Conlin's coverage in the Daily News was the primary source of information and analysis for a generation of Phillies fans," he said.
Conlin died in the Largo Medical Center, to which he had been admitted with multiple illnesses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes and a colon infection, the Daily News reported.


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February 11, 1958 - December 24, 2013
Newburgh, NY
Leland F. Johnson III of Newburgh left us on Christmas Eve, 2013.
The son Helen Rose and Leland Johnson Sr., he was born on February 11, 1958 at 9:39 a.m. He spent his childhood with his friends and family in a small community known as "the Heights" in Newburgh, NY. Every time I run into our friends, they would always ask for Lee with a smile, "how's that crazy brother of yours?"
Leland left this world as he lived it, fast-paced, non-apologetic and with an undying spirit. Leland attended Newburgh Free Academy and graduated in 1976. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in the summer of 1977 with his younger brother Jeff. The two were inseparable. Many a tale can be told about the adventures the two shared and even after their honorable discharges remained very close. He had many loves but none greater than his two nephews, Zachary and Matthew.
Leland is survived by his loving mother, Helen and his aunt, Antoinette; his brother, Jeff and his wife, Barbara; his nephews: Zachary and Matthew; also many cousins, aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his father, Leland, many years ago.
Visitation will be between the hours of 3 to 7 p.m. on Monday, December 30th. A Funeral Service will also be held at 5:30 p.m. with Father Bill Scafidi officiating at Hudson Valley Funeral Home Inc., 239 Quassaick Ave. (Rt. 94), New Windsor, NY 12553. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Anthony V. Cracolici of the Hudson Valley Funeral Home Inc.


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Rest assured it's called the common cold for a reason. Your baby may have about eight colds in his first year alone (CKS 2011). It's not a serious illness, but it will mean a lot of tissues and long nights for you.
What causes colds?Colds are infections of the mouth, nose and throat. Doctors call these areas the upper respiratory tract. Colds are caused by one of many different viruses (CKS 2011, NHS 2011). Babies tend to get a lot of colds because their immune systems are still developing and gaining strength (Tolen 2012).
Colds spread when someone with a cold sneezes or coughs, unleashing a virus into the air to be inhaled by someone else. Colds can also be spread through hand-to-hand contact (NHS 2011). So always cover your mouth when you cough, and wash your hands after blowing your nose.
How do colds affect babies?If your baby has a common cold, you may notice some of the following:
- fever
- cough
- reddened eyes
- sore throat
- stuffy, runny nose
- loss of appetite
- irritability and restlessness
- swollen lymph nodes, which are under his armpits, on his neck and the back of his head (CKS 2011)
Your baby may be having trouble breathing through his nose if he's all stuffed up, so feeding will probably be difficult. Babies can't blow their noses, so you'll have to help your baby to clear the mucus.
If your baby has been sleeping through the night, you'll be reminded of those first few weeks of life. He'll probably wake up several times because his nose is stuffy. Expect to be up with your baby, comforting him and wiping his nose.
Your baby's cold should be gone within 10 days to 14 days or so (CKS 2011, Tolen 2012).
How do I treat a cold?Your baby's cold will go away on its own. But there are a few things you can do to ease his discomfort:
- Make sure your baby gets plenty of rest.
- Encourage your baby to take extra breast or bottle feeds (DH 2009: 119, NICE 2007: 8). If your baby is formula-fed or on solids he can have water too. This will keep him hydrated and bring down his fever, if he has one.
- Your baby will be too young to blow his own nose. So help him to breathe more easily by wiping his nose for him. You can also dab a little petroleum jelly on to the outside of your baby's nostrils to reduce any irritation.
- Infant paracetamol or infant ibuprofen can help relieve fever. You can give your baby paracetamol from two months if he was born after 37 weeks and weighs more than 4kg (9lb) (MHRA 2011). You can give him ibuprofen if he is three months or older, and weighs at least 5kg (11lb) (CKS 2011, NHS 2011). Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you're unsure about the correct dose to give your baby.
- If your baby is having trouble feeding because of a stuffy nose, nasal saline drops may help to unblock his nose (DH 2009: 119, MHRA 2010). You can buy these from your pharmacy. Apply the drops to each nostril 15 minutes before a feed.
- A vapour rub may help your baby to breathe more easily (CKS 2011, NHS 2011). You can buy one from your pharmacy. Apply it to his chest and back. Don't put it on his nostrils as it could restrict his breathing.
- Breathing in steam may help to loosen your baby's blocked airways and relieve his cough. Try sitting in a steamy bathroom for a few minutes, with the shower on, while holding your baby (CKS 2011, NHS 2011). But don't put your baby too close to hot, steamy water, as it could scald him (Murphy et al 2004). Change him into dry clothes afterwards.
If your baby has a stuffy nose without any other symptoms, check that he doesn't have something stuck in his nose. Even young babies are capable of putting things up there.
Don't give your baby any over-the-counter cough and cold medicines. They should not be given to children under six because of the risk of side-effects (MHRA 2010).
When should I take my baby to the doctor?If your baby is under three months, take him to the doctor at the first sign of illness.
For a baby over three months, you may want to take him to the doctor to confirm that it is a common cold.
Also take your baby to the doctor if:
- his cold hasn't improved after five days
- his temperature climbs above 38 degrees C if he is under three months, and above 39 degrees C if he is under six months
- he is having trouble breathing
- he has a cough that won't go away
- he is rubbing his ears and seems irritated. This could signal an ear infection
- he is coughing up green, yellow or brown mucus, or it's running from his nose
Antibiotics for my baby?
If your baby is struggling to shake the common cold, can your doctor give her antibiotics? This video holds the answer.More baby videos
Can I help prevent my baby from getting colds?Breastfeeding is one of the best ways to protect your baby's health. It passes your antibodies, chemicals in your blood that fight infections, to your baby. This isn't a foolproof way to protect your baby's health, but breastfed babies are better at fending off colds and other infections (NHS 2012).
You can also protect your baby by trying to keep him away from anyone with a cough or a cold. Or ask them to wash their hands thoroughly before holding your baby or touching his things (DH 2009: 119).
If you or your partner smokes, give it up, and don't take your baby to areas where people are smoking. Babies who live with smokers have more colds, and their colds last longer than babies who aren't exposed to smoke (DH 2009: 120). In addition, it's now illegal to smoke in a car if you have anyone under 18 with you (Gov UK 2015).
Visit our communityFighting off a nasty cold with your little one? Visit our friendly community to discuss tips, tricks and advice with parents in the same boat.
Last reviewed: May 2013
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DH. 2009. Department of Health. Birth to five: Chapter 8 Treating illnesses, infections and injuries. webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk [Accessed March 2013]
Gov UK. 2015. Smoking in vehicles. Gov UK, News story. www.gov.uk [Accessed September 2015]
MHRA. 2010. Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. Children's over-the-counter cough and colds medicines: new advice. www.mhra.gov.uk [Accessed March 2013]
MHRA. 2011. Paracetamol: updated dosing for children to be introduced. Drug safety update. Medicines and Healthcare Products Regularity Agency. www.mhra.gov.uk [accessed September 2014]
Murphy SM, Murray D, Smith S, et al. 2004. Burns caused by steam inhalation for respiratory tract infections in children. BMJ. 328: 757
NHS. 2011. Common cold. NHS Choices. www.nhs.uk [Accessed March 2013]
NHS. 2012. Breastfeeding. NHS Choices, Health A-Z. www.nhs.uk [Accessed March 2013]
NICE. 2007. National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence. Fever in children younger than 5 years. www.nice.org.uk [pdf file, accessed March 2013]
Tolen RW. 2012. Rhinovirus infection. eMedicine. emedicine.medscape.com [Accessed March 2013]


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With three weeks to go to avoid the fiscal cliff, President Barack Obama will travel to a Detroit auto plan and attempt to sell his plan to raise taxes on the top two percent of Americans.
The "fiscal cliff" end game… If there's going to be a deal, Obama, Boehner, and Congress need to start the heavy lifting ASAP… Kristol vs. the Wall Street Journal on caving on the tax rates… Motoring! Obama delivers remarks at 2:00 pm ET at a Detroit Diesel plant in Redford, MI… And in Michigan, the president will set foot in the state featuring the nation's latest labor battle… The hits keep on coming for Susan Rice… The upcoming immigration push… Hillary and 2016… And meet Markwayne Mullen.
*** The end game: We've told you that the last couple of weeks in Washington's fiscal debate have mostly been about P.R. and posturing. Like a student in college or a reporter working in the news business, the real work in Congress typically doesn't happen until there's a real deadline that's rapidly approaching. Well, we've now entered that deadline phase in the negotiations between President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner. If the plan is to get something passed by Friday, Dec. 21 (right before the Christmas holiday), then the legislation has to be written by Dec. 18. And that means that Obama and Boehner must reach an agreement by Dec. 14-15, if there's going to be a deal. So the time for posturing and P.R. is over. This week, we've reached the phase where both sides will begin rolling up their sleeves to do the heavy negotiating. Both Obama and Boehner know this, which is why they did meet behind closed doors yesterday. The question now is: Will there be a BIG deal that includes serious entitlement hits in addition to major tax reform? Or will it be JUST taxes and a punt until the debt ceiling? There's not much of an "in between" at this point.
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Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, talks with reporters outside his office in the Capitol Dec. 7, 2012 in Washington, DC.
*** Kristol vs. the Wall Street Journal: In addition to yesterday's news that the president and the speaker met, Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) became the latest GOP lawmaker to suggest that Republicans acquiesce on raising tax rates on the wealthy to get entitlement cuts. And that's a stance the Wall Street Journal's editorial page today criticizes. "So it's a shame that Republicans are playing into Mr. Obama's hands, negotiating in public among themselves, prematurely giving up on the tax issue and undermining House Speaker John Boehner in the process. Mr. Obama isn't going to blink on the budget if he thinks Republicans are going to blink first, and so far the emerging GOP position seems to be to surrender on taxes first and hope Mr. Obama will have mercy on them later on entitlements." But the Weekly Standard's Bill Kristol hits back at the Journal. "Most Republicans will go along soon after January 1 with what will now be the Democrats' tax cutting agenda. If the House Republicans now follow the Wall Street Journal editors over the cliff, the only effect, I'm afraid, will be to turn a manageable tactical retreat in December into a panicked strategic rout in January." There is good news for Boehner in all of this: The lack of consensus among conservatives gives Boehner more running room to cut the deal he thinks is best, rather than over-worrying about specific conservative constituencies. Remember, the House GOP leadership won't say it publicly, but they've signaled privately that under the RIGHT circumstance, they'd go to the floor of the House with less than a majority of the majority.
Former Michigan Republican Governor John Engler, who is the president of the business roundtable, joins The Daily Rundown's Chuck Todd to talk about President Barack Obama's trip the Michigan, the fiscal cliff, and Michigan's 'right to work' law.
*** Motoring! Your White House fiscal-cliff photo-op of the day takes place in Michigan, where the president delivers remarks at a Daimler Detroit Diesel plant at 2:00 pm ET in Redford. Per the Detroit Free Press, Daimler, which owns Detroit Diesel, is announcing "a new investment to expand U.S. production and jobs... The White House said the investment is expected to be $100 million or more and, with it, Daimler Trucks North America will become the first heavy-duty vehicle equipment manufacturer on the continent to build a fully integrated powertrain from on production facility." So today's even will be a mixture of the fiscal cliff and this Daimler news.
*** Michigan's labor battle: Yet when Obama visits Michigan, he'll be setting foot in the state featuring the nation's latest labor battle. "With Michigan lawmakers poised Tuesday to give final passage of right-to-work legislation, unions and their supporters plan to mass outside the Capitol that day as part of a last-ditch bid to derail the fast-moving campaign to limit labor's power," the Detroit News says. "If lawmakers reconcile the bills and pass a final version Tuesday — as expected — Gov. Rick Snyder has said he will sign it, making Michigan the 24th right-to-work state and dealing a major blow to organized labor in one of its traditional strongholds." Out of all the new Republican governors who were elected in 2010, Michigan's Rick Snyder was always viewed as the least ideological of the bunch. So when Scott Walker in Wisconsin, John Kasich in Ohio, or Rick Scott in Florida were pursuing controversial changes and legislation and confronting the labor movement, Snyder -- who calls himself "one tough nerd" -- stayed away from the ideological wars and focused on the economy. In fact, he even appeared to support Obama's auto bailout. But now the Michigan governor finds himself knee deep in the same kind of controversy we saw in Wisconsin and Ohio. By the way, while we do expect Snyder to greet the president at the airport, don't expect to see Snyder with the president at the Chrysler event because it's taking place at a UAW facility.
*** Hits keep coming for Rice: It's no longer Benghazi, or even the Keystone XL Pipeline. Critics of Susan Rice are now pointing to the Obama administration's failure to intervene in the atrocities in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The New York Times: "Specifically, these critics — who include officials of human rights organizations and United Nations diplomats — say the administration has not put enough pressure on Rwanda's president, Paul Kagame, to end his support for the rebel movement whose recent capture of the strategic city of Goma in Congo set off a national crisis in a country that has already lost more than three million people in more than a decade of fighting. Rwanda's support is seen as vital to the rebel group, known as M23." And the Times reports that Rice has been viewed as shielding Kagame. And then there's a New York Times op-ed from journalist Salem Solomon, who accuses Rice of showing "a surprising and unsettling sympathy for Africa's despots." This is the problem for Rice as long as President Obama doesn't officially appoint her (or John Kerry) to fill the secretary of state position: She's dangling like a piñata for critics to whack, without an official campaign to defend her. But with the fiscal cliff taking up more and more time and this secretary of state issue becoming such a headache for the administration, there's a very real chance the president doesn't announce any new cabinet members until AFTER the new year.
*** The upcoming immigration push: Over the weekend, the Los Angeles Times noted that the Obama White House is preparing for a big push on comprehensive immigration reform after the "fiscal cliff" negotiations end. "Senior White House advisors plan to launch a social media blitz in January, and expect to tap the same organizations and unions that helped get a record number of Latino voters to reelect the president. Cabinet secretaries are preparing to make the case for how changes in immigration laws could benefit businesses, education, healthcare and public safety. Congressional committees could hold hearings on immigration legislation as soon as late January or early February." More: "Democratic strategists believe there is only a narrow window at the beginning of the year to get an initiative launched in Congress, before lawmakers begin to turn their attention to the next election cycle and are less likely to take a risky vote on a controversial bill."
*** Hillary and 2016: On Sunday, the New York Times ran a "Hillary 2016" story, and we all should prepare for these kind of stories once a month until she decides to run (or not) for president. "Right now, aides and friends say, Hillary Rodham Clinton's plan looks like this: exit the State Department shortly after Inauguration Day and then seclude herself to rest and reflect on what she wants to do for the next few years. Those who have invited her for 2013 engagements have been told not to even ask again until April or May." The Times does make this important point: If she does want to keep the presidential door open, her options are limited. "The more serious she is about 2016, the less she can do — no frank, seen-it-all memoir; no clients, commissions or controversial positions that could prove problematic. She will be under heavy scrutiny even by Clinton standards, discovering what it means to be a supposedly private citizen in the age of Twitter. With the election four years away — a political eon — she will have to tend and protect her popularity, and she may find herself in a cushy kind of limbo, unable to make many decisions about her life until she makes the big one about another White House try."
*** Meet Markwayne Mullin: NBC's Carrie Dann has profiled 10 new members to watch in the next Congress. Today's profile: Markwayne Mullen. When his father's illness forced Mullin to quit college and take over the family plumbing business, the 20-year-old and his wife turned a flailing enterprise into a small eastern Oklahoma empire. Mullin, now 35, won the House seat vacated by retiring Rep. Dan Boren, running under the banner "A rancher. A businessman. Not a politician!" The Tulsa native -- a social conservative who vehemently opposes "amnesty" proposals -- has promised to take a no-frills attitude to the halls of Congress. Casually dressed on election night, he joked with supporters that he defied his campaign staff's request that he wear a suit to deliver his victory speech. "They got me this far, and boots are going to take me all the way there and bring me all the way back" from Washington, he said.
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I have grown up rooting against anything Kansas, and now I live here.
Since I grew up in Fulton, Mo., which is about 20 miles away from Columbia, Mo., I have cheered for the Missouri Tigers and the St. Louis Cardinals.
I have grown up rooting against anything Kansas, and now I live here. Since I grew up in Fulton, Mo., which is about 20 miles away from Columbia, Mo., I have cheered for the Missouri Tigers and the St. Louis Cardinals. Now here I am in Kansas, Kansas State and Royals country. Of course I can't forget the Chiefs, but I will get to that later. I never had much against the Royals or Kansas State growing up. The Cardinals-Royals rivalry never really settled in with me. I actually go for the Royals when they aren't playing St. Louis. I did get into the Mizzou-Kansas rivalry, though, so the move to the SEC for Missouri meant there may not be too much more to the rivalry. One moment that stands out is the 2007 matchup at Arrowhead. It was the path to the BCS Championship game, but the significance of the game was diminished by Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship game. It was a game that saw plenty of scoring ,but still had the feel of an old school physical battle to the end. Moments like that may have come to an end. I know my feeling against Kansas are not as strong. Without them being in the same conference, there isn't much rivalry there. Anyway, I'll stop my tangent on Missouri vs. Kansas. I recently graduated from the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Mo. with a journalism degree. I spent three of my four years there as a sports reporter and editor for the campus newspaper called The Muleskinner. I was also a member of the UCM Media Network, which webcasted UCM sporting events. I was at every sporting event I could be at, whether it was on the webcast crew or covering it to post a story online. I quickly found out that I wanted a job that would require me to attend sporting events. This thought was strengthened when I started announcing Warrensburg High School football and basketball games last fall. Here I am getting ready for a fall season of sports in Kansas. Lets get to the Chiefs issue I mentioned earlier. When I was really young, I decided I liked the Oakland Raiders logo. Ever since then I have been a fan of them. For at least the past few years I have been going to the Chiefs-Raiders game. I have to admit, Arrowhead Stadium is a great place to watch a football game, even when neither team is doing very good. I may not like your team, but I respect Chiefs fans and I look forward to my time in Leavenworth.


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These Miami Artists Prove Their City's Art Scene Is Bigger Than Art Basel
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Producing works ranging from naturalistic painted portraits of his family members, to collages reminiscent of Henri Matisse's, to surrealistic, mixed-media sculptural assemblages of found objects, Bhakti Baxter deliberately defies categorization, continually experimenting with different materials, techniques, and approaches to making art. He has been a staple of the contemporary art community in his native Miami since the early 1990s, when he and fellow artists Martin Oppel and Tao Rey transformed the lower level of their rented house into an experimental art space, establishing them as dynamic emerging talents and launching their careers. While Baxter's output ranges vastly, his works are linked by an enduring fascination with natural systems, anthropology, global cultures, and the joy he finds in the alchemical process of art-making: "In art, one plus one can equal three any time—when two things come together, magic can happen."
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These Miami Artists Prove Their City's Art Scene Is Bigger Than Art Basel
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Snapchat's millions of users and the intriguing possibilities that the mobile messaging app offers advertisers have made the Los Angeles start-up an object of desire among investors.
The latest rumors of who's courting Snapchat emerged Tuesday with reports saying that Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, the Silicon Valley venture capital firm that's made bets in companies such as Facebook and Twitter, had agreed to take a stake in Snapchat. Investments in Los Angeles by the giants of Silicon Valley are rare, but Kleiner has been involved in local efforts such as backing a USC effort to incubate student-founded start-ups.
Kleiner Perkins did not respond to a request for comment, and Snapchat has declined to comment on its fundraising.
New investments in Snapchat could push the start-up's worth to close to $10 billion, a milestone that only a few technology businesses have recently reached at such an early stage.
A new round of money also could make Snapchat the Los Angeles region's most well-funded start-up, pushing it past the $191 million invested in NantHealth and the $215 million backing JustFab, according to CB Insights. The research firm says Snapchat has raised nearly $129 million to date.
To those that it's in discussions with, Snapchat has touted that 100 million people each month are sending or receiving "Snaps" — short picture or video messages that can be gussied up with filters, sketches and text. The messages disappear forever after a few seconds. The Snaps are the main part of an app that's been seeing more features slowly added.
Snapchat's user base has more than doubled during the last year to 23.9 million in the U.S., according to tracking firm Comscore. The figure doesn't include teenagers, who are among the app's heaviest users. Facebook Messenger, by comparison, has 42 million U.S. adult users.
Snapchat might toy with more tools for advertisers and content companies in the coming months, but investors in the company recently said the focus remains on adding users. With a larger number of users, the company would eventually become irresistible to brands, they hope.


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Mackinac Center Legal Foundation Seeks Court of Appeals Reconsideration in Home-Based Day Care Union Case
Center's attorney calls Appeals Court's failure to provide an opinion a "palpable error"
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Patrick J. Wright
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Michael D. Jahr
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MIDLAND — Mackinac Center Legal Foundation Director Patrick J. Wright today filed a motion with the Michigan Court of Appeals for reconsideration of a lawsuit filed by the foundation against the Michigan Department of Human Services. The suit, which seeks to end the DHS' illegal withholding of so-called "union dues" from child care subsidy checks sent to home-based day care providers, was filed on behalf of day care owners Sherry Loar of Petoskey, Michelle Berry of Flint and Paulette Silverson of Brighton. Strikingly, the court's ruling, issued on Dec. 30, contained a one-sentence dismissal of the lawsuit and presented no substantive legal opinion.
"The legal process requires legal analysis, not just an unexplained ruling," said Wright. "The court's failure to provide a rationale is a palpable error, given judicial precedent and the Michigan Constitution. That error needs to be rectified.
"This is especially true in a case that affects tens of thousands of people, involves millions of dollars and presents significant constitutional questions about the governor enacting laws without the Legislature," Wright added. "These are important matters, and Michigan residents deserve an explanation."
The DHS maintains that Loar, Berry and Silverson, who own home-based day care centers open to the public, are government employees because they care for children whose parents qualify for government assistance with day care services. The department also maintains that the three women are members of a statewide union of government employees.


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STOCKTON - Stockton police are investigating a possible murder-suicide after a Waste Management worker making his daily rounds Tuesday discovered the bodies of two adults in the back seat of a Mitsubishi Montero.
STOCKTON - Stockton police are investigating a possible murder-suicide after a Waste Management worker making his daily rounds Tuesday discovered the bodies of two adults in the back seat of a Mitsubishi Montero.
An unidentified man and woman were found in the silver sport utility vehicle, which was in the parking lot of the Red Roof Inn in the 1700 block of East Fremont Street, just south of Interstate 5. Authorities also found a handgun in the vehicle. They believe the man shot the woman before killing himself, said Officer Joe Silva, a spokesman for the Stockton Police Department.
"Homicide detectives located an adult male and an adult female along with a firearm inside the vehicle," Silva said. "That's a strong indication, so far, that this is a possible murder-suicide."
The woman's murder marks the 63rd homicide Stockton police have investigated this year.
The bodies were found by Chon Rodriguez, a 57-year-old Stockton man whose garbage truck remained on the scene hours after the discovery.
"Their car was in the way of me getting my Dumpster, so I looked over and saw (the man and woman) lying there," Rodriguez said. "When I looked through the back window, I could see the man was bleeding from the nose and face."
A man working at the motel said the vehicle had been parked there since at least 8:30 p.m. Monday.
A 22-year-old Stockton man and a 17-year-old Livermore girl said they were smoking marijuana behind the Dumpster on Sunday evening when they saw an Asian man in the Montero, which was parked in the same location.
"It was almost like he was mad that we were behind the Dumpster," the male witness said. "He backed out and started revving his engine and gave us this mean look. Then he pulled back into that parking spot, and he's been there ever since."
The pair said they saw the man talking on his cellphone Sunday, adding that he seemed agitated, gripping the steering wheel while rocking back and forth.
Stockton police Lt. Tom Jernigan said the vehicle was registered to an address in Stockton, but authorities did not release the names of the deceased Tuesday pending notification of family members.
Michael Andrews, 54, who has been staying at the motel for four months, said: "It's a little bit shocking when it's this close to home."
A woman staying at the motel said she wasn't surprised to find a homicide investigation unfolding outside her room.
"This is the Red Roof Inn, and this is Stockton," said the woman, who asked not to be identified. "It's a sad reality of Stockton. It just seems to be the norm: Pull out a gun. Don't talk to people. Just shoot. This would have freaked me out a few years ago. Now, it's just another sad statistic."
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text: Thanks to Rene at Wig-wags for pointing out this sale by Indiana University Press. Until Feb. 28, the IUP is offering its Civil War and Lincoln titles at up to 75% off the regular price. In addition, the Press offers free shipping on orders over $25 for this sale. I ordered four books and hope many of you will take advantage of this sale.


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The Jerusalem Post is a good place to go for the latest developments in Gaza and Israel. The Post reports that Israel arrested a number of Hamas ministers as part of a criminal investigation, but is nevertheless willing to talk about exchanging them for the kidnapped soldier, Cpl. Gilad Shalit. Hamas says that proposal is premature.
President Mubarak of Egypt says that Hamas has agreed, conditionally, to hand over Cpl. Shalit, but there is no hint as to what the "conditions" are.
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert put off a planned incursion into northern Gaza, hoping that Mubarak's diplomatic initiative might bear fruit.
The ever-helpful United Nations warned of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza:
Hundreds of thousands of civilians in the Gaza Strip are on the brink of a humanitarian crisis after the kidnapping of an Israeli soldier and Israel's response, the top UN humanitarian official said Thursday.
Israel's bombing of a power plant Tuesday night cut 40 percent of power to the Gaza Strip and threatens to leave many of its 1.4 million civilians without water, Jan Egeland said.
Frankly, though, stories of diplomatic maneuvering didn't have much impact on me. The story that I found affecting was about the funeral of Eliyahu Asheri, earlier today in Jerusalem. Asheri was abducted by Palestinian terrorists, for no apparent reason. He was murdered by them, also for no apparent reason, but in a manner that made DNA tests necessary to identify his corpse. Thousands of Israelis attended Asheri's funeral. His mother Miriam gave an interview:
Miriam said it became clear to her during the course of these trials and tribulations, how wonderful Israel really is. She expressed gratitude to all the people who called to offer moral support.
"The help there was… I don't have the words to describe how encouraging [it was]…how everyone was truly so wonderful," she said.
"And I think this was also Eliyahu's way. …Whenever there was a fight, he would always say, 'Stop, everyone should have their place…,' and his way was always one of peace. And I think this is an impetus – god forbid we should ever have such a terrible impetus – but an impetus for true unity between all factions, despite disagreements – and they do exist – but to see the good in the Jewish nation…."
Eliyahu's grandfather spoke a more traditional lament at the funeral:
"Woe upon us that a grandfather has to eulogize his grandson," said NRP MK Yitzhak Levy. "Eliahu, pray before God that no harm will come to Itamar, not from our enemies, and not from our brothers."
Asheri was buried on the Mount of Olives.


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High jinks, hugs and Meryl's 'Cinderella moment'
While the focus might have been on the gongs, there was plenty of off-stage action to keep eagle-eyed celeb watchers happy at the BAFTAs.
A real life Cinderella moment ensued when former king of the Oscars, Colin Firth became Meryl Streep's prince charming – coming to her rescue when she lost a shoe.
There were kisses and hugs all round, but Colin's bromance with George Clooney left the Descendants star's usual best pal Brad out in the cold.
There were high jinks in the photo room and high spirits at the after-parties, one of which turned into a dance off.
But out of all the glam beauties in attendance the host of the evening, Miss Piggy, outshone them all. And with good reason – she had taken five hours to get herself red carpet ready.


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Newton motorcyclist seriously hurt in Seabrook accidentBy Bill Smith
New Hampshire Union Leader
May 12. 2013 11:54AM
SEABROOK -- A Newton man was seriously hurt when his motorcycle collided with a car driven by a Danville man Saturday evening.
Police said John Berrini, 55, of Newton, was driving westbound on Route 107 in Seabrook when his Harley-Davidson rear-ended a Subaru Impreza driven by Gardner Johnson, 26, of Danville at about 6:50 Saturday night.
Berrini suffered what officials termed serious injuries and was taken to Beth Israel Hospital in Boston for treatment. The accident is being investigated by the State Police Accident Reconstruction Unit.


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The 10 Best Super Bowl Ads of 2011 [VIDEOS]
The Green Bay Packers are the champions of Super Bowl XLV. Now the three-million-dollars-for-30-seconds-of-airtime question is ... which Super Bowl ad ruled 2011?
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text: Over the past two decades, the way we learn has changed dramatically. We have new sources of information and new ways to exchange and to interact with information. But our schools and the way we teach have remained largely the same for years, even centuries. What happens to traditional educational institutions when learning also takes place on a vast range of Internet sites, from Pokemon Web pages to Wikipedia? In The Future of Thinking: Learning Institutions in a Digital Age, Cathy N. Davidson and David Theo Goldberg investigate how traditional learning institutions can become as innovative, flexible, robust, and collaborative as the best social networking sites.


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This is from ABC's The Note:
This from the Des Moines Register Poll is potentially really key for Iowa and perhaps beyond:
"Twenty-seven percent of Iowa adults surveyed said they had already voted. Kerry leads Bush, 52 percent to 41 percent, among that group of early-bird voters. Among the 73 percent who said they definitely would vote on Tuesday, Kerry and Bush are tied."
Iowa is the Upper Midwest state I've felt most confident about, but if this survey is anywhere near accurate, it's bad news. With twenty-seven percent of the votes cast, anything like an 11-point lead will be hard to make up.
UPDATE: Reader James Sherk comments:
You noted that Bush is 11 points behind among early voters in the Des Moines register poll.


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A look at a proposal to legalize marijuana in the South American nation of Uruguay, compared with the new laws approved by voters this month to legalize use of the drug in the western U.S. states of Colorado and Washington:
URUGUAY: The proposal formally introduced to Congress on Thursday would create a National Cannabis Institute with the power to license people and companies to produce marijuana for recreational, medical or industrial uses. It would allow adults to possess up to 40 grams (nearly 1.5 ounces) for personal use. It would also allow anyone to grow up to six pot plants and produce up to 480 grams (a little more than a pound) of marijuana in their own homes. People could join clubs of up to 15 pot smokers who together would be licensed by the state to grow as many as 90 plants at a time, producing up to 7,200 grams (254 ounces, or nearly 16 pounds) of marijuana a year.
COLORADO: Allows adults 21 and older to possess up to 2 ounces of marijuana without a doctor's recommendation, and to grow up to six marijuana plants. It does not allow marijuana to be used publicly.
WASHINGTON STATE: Decriminalizes the possession of up to an ounce of marijuana for adults over the age of 21. The state will license the growing, processing and labeling of marijuana.