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by Larry Austin
Islander Joe Menter was appointed Monday by the Grand Island Town Board to replace Linda Tufillaro as director of parks and recreation.
Tufillaro, who retired May 24, will serve the town in a part-time capacity during a transition period in a new position that the board created Monday.
Menter is the boys swimming and diving coach at Grand Island High School. A graduate of SUNY Cortland, where he studied physical education and health education, Menter has spent the past nine summers working at a sports camp in Canada.
Menter worked for Tufillaro when he taught swim lessons in the Parks and Recreation Department he now heads. He also worked in the park's maintenance department.
Menter said after the meeting in which he was appointed that he hopes to build on the town's rec. department and utilize its natural resources.
"She's laid a great, great foundation," Menter said of his predecessor. "I have a great foundation to build off of with the rec. sports programs, the community events and some of the ceremonies and special events that she's put on."
The board meeting was business as usual, even though the Town Hall was flooded with wastewater over the weekend (see report on page 3).
Town Clerk Pattie Frentzel said all the cabinets in her office had to be lifted up, carpets discarded, and two feet of drywall at the base of the walls that had soaked up the water had to be removed.
The office was a maze of fans, electrical cords, and dehumidifiers to try to remove dust from the air.
"This was just chaotic," Frentzel said.
Only essential town business was conducted Monday, but Town Court and the Department of Motor Vehicles mobile station went on as scheduled Wednesday.
"Vital records were all secured," Frentzel added.


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Rosie Batty says she agonises over what she could have done to save her son Luke from his father and Victoria's child protection agencies must do the same.
Ms Batty wept as she implored agencies such as Victoria Police and the Department of Human Services (DHS) to be open minded at the inquest into her son's tragic death.
"If I have to look at myself - and I don't have to but I do everyday, as his mother - how could I have protected him, if I have to live with that analysis then I'm sure organisations have to as well," she told reporters.
"This is about saving children's lives. It is not about agencies or services protecting themselves from what legally they might get hauled over the coals about."
Greg Anderson, 54, was shot dead by police after he killed 11-year-old Luke during a custody visit at cricket training in the Victorian town of Tyabb in February.
Anderson had been playing with his son when he struck the boy in the head with a cricket bat and stabbed him at the Tyabb cricket oval, the only place where he was legally allowed to visit his son due to an intervention order.
State Coroner Judge Ian Gray on Thursday ruled the inquest will focus on the final 18 months of Luke's life and what police and the DHS knew about the family violence threat posed by Anderson and what they did in response.
The intervention orders taken out against Anderson, which initially restricted access to Luke but were later changed to allow limited access, will also be investigated.
Ms Batty had requested that the inquest examine police prosecutors and their handling of bail applications made in court by Anderson.
The Victorian Coroners Court heard police initially opposed Anderson getting bail in April 2013. But they did not oppose his bail at another hearing in mid 2013.
Anderson had breached an intervention order and was caught with child pornography, the court heard.
But Judge Gray ruled the bail issue was not relevant, given the matters were not serious enough to have kept Anderson in jail until the time he killed Luke.
Ms Batty said the child protection system was failing to protect women and their children in Victoria and called for change.
"Whether it's police or a child protection person, they go to work every day trying to do their best. But there are systemic failings," she said.
"Children have very little voice and the coroner's inquest is about Luke's voice and it's about making sure Luke is heard and respected and honoured because I don't want him to have died in vain."
The court was told a report into the tragedy by the Commission for Children and Young People is unlikely to be finished in time to be considered by Judge Gray.
But commissioner Bernie Geary later confirmed the report would be finished in time.
The inquest will begin on October 13 to be followed by an inquest into Anderson's death.

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Our Gourmet Review!
The Black Forest, which bills its fare as "comfort food with a creative twist" is, to steal another of their lines, "mmmmm ... fresh and delicious."
And then some.
While they know it best for its pastries, cakes, desserts and pies, locals in the neighborhood (anywhere within 10 miles in Goffstown, Bedford, Amherst and Milford qualifies) also enjoy the Forest's well-ordered and pleasing dining room for lunch and dinner, where a custom-crafted menu offers a delightful variety of not-so-standard fare.
The menu and the tastiness here go far above the ordinary, and kids get a full home-cooked meal for eight bucks, including grapes or Goldfish crackers and a beverage of their choice.
Adults can choose from a nicely rounded wine menu, and beer is available, along with premium coffees, espressos, teas and lemonade.
Dinners range from Lamb Shanks or Beef Brisket (both $17), chicken, pasta, seafood, quiche and a variety of sandwiches including Cuban Pork with ham and homemade pickles ($12), Blackened Tilapia with apple fennel slaw ($11.50), Tuscan Chicken with arugula and mozzarella and roasted garlic basil mayonaise ($11.50), and veggie and beef burgers.
Great choices for lunch or smaller dinner appetites include small plates of Duck Rilletes, Beef Brisket Sliders , Spinach Chipotle Dip with homemade crackers, or Cheese Fondue ($7-$10).
We had our eye on seafood, but started with a glass of wine and a small Caesar Salad, which at $6 was large enough to share and as fresh and crispy as could be. The hard-boiled egg was a nice extra, and the homemade Parmesan garlic croutons were outstanding, drizzled in a creamy lemon Parmesan dressing.
We shared our entrees, also, but not by original design. You know the moment ... server brings food, patrons glance to and fro, and an unspoken agreement is instantly reached that means "don't even think about touching mine unless you give me some of yours." We delighted being on the receiving end of our own generosity.
So, the Scallop Rice Bowl ($14), which was artfully arranged, took part of center stage and drew my immediate attention, even though I didn't order it. A generous serving of seared fennel-crusted sea scallops sat atop an aroma-dominating bowlful of saffron Arborio rice, mixed well with assorted vegetables and steaming under a glazing of red pepper saffron sauce. A terrific combination of hearty seafood and delectable, tasty sauce. We did not leave one morsel of rice or any swath of sauce.
But as good as that was, it took second place - but only by an angel hair - to my Pasta Riccolto, a rich and fulfilling meal with a multitude of tastes that blend well. A small ($9) or large ($11) serving of the basic ingredients can be enhanced by a nice slab of grilled salmon or four sea scallops for and extra $5.50, or grilled chicken for $3.50.
But those "basic" ingredients are anything but ordinary. Seasoned eggplant, portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers and fresh spinach are sauteed and tossed with a very light marinara sauce and rigatoni pasta, and garnished with asiago cheese.
The tang of the eggplant is buffered by the down-to-earth taste of the portobellos, and the peppers and spinach go so nicely with the marinara and pasta it's almost best to separate the salmon and treat it as two parts of one meal. A truly delicious dinner, and my large order supplied a nice lunch snack the next day.
We enjoyed this outstanding meal, and were more than satisfied, but dessert at The Black Forest is a must-have. There is no question that patrons should have dessert. None. Even if a patron is not hungry, or it is 15 minutes before, or after, dinner, anyone near this establishment who has been there before is compelled to order some cake, or pie, or pastries for tomorrow morning... anything from the menu of award-winning, scrumptious baked goods.
Now, being quite full from dinner, we opted for just one dessert, but with strict rules for sharing, bite for bite, equal size bites, and a fair distribution of icing. There was no referee, but we watched each step of the process closely, despite rolling and closing our eyes in the throes of contentment.
Our choice this night (yes, we have been there before) was a simple slice of coconut cake. It was a large slice, but not excessively so. The frosting was smoothly and evenly distributed. The cake was moist, but not wet. It was thick, but not compressed. It had an internal layer of frosting, in perfect symmetry with the wedge-shaped slice and the outside boundary of frosting. The fresh-shaved coconut was balanced throughout.
It was, not to put too fine a point on it, the best piece of cake imaginable. It was heavenly. For those memorable moments, we became gluttons of gastronomy. We savored each second of each bite, from a full mouthful to the last morsel. One of us was actually heard to say that next time, dinner be dashed! Let's start (and end) with dessert.
If cake is not your thing, there are also Lemon Curd Tarts ($4.95); apple, Dutch apple, strawberry rhubarb and other pies, along with Cutie (small) Pies; pecan sticky buns, scones and Cinnamon Butter Puffs.
If cake is your thing, but coconut isn't, choose from Raspberry Chocolate Baby Cake, Lime Baby Cheesecake, coffee cakes, Strawberry Velvet Cake, Chocolate Moussecake and Carrot Cake.
We've never actually started and ended with dessert, and we don't know anyone who has. But there has to be a first time, and it's likely to be at The Black Forest.


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Silverpop Promises a Personalized Web Page for Every Customer
Sep 3, 2013 5:00 AM PT
It's no longer uncommon for marketers to customize the messages they send via email, but such personalization capabilities haven't typically been extended to Web content. Enter Silverpop, which last week released a beta version of Smart Content, a new product designed to enable just that.
Smart Content is not a stand-alone offering; rather, it leverages Silverpop's various modules in marketing and tracking and website design. The end result is a product that allows users to customize their Web pages for individual customers based on recent purchases or actions that person might have taken.
"Say a customer named Jim comes to visit a website," Bryan Brown, Silverpop's vice president of product strategy, told CRM Buyer. "The website would recognize Jim as a loyal customer with 3,000 reward points. The website would greet Jim with a note that because he is a premium member with 3,000 reward points, he gets a free upgrade."
Alternatively, Brown continued, the site could thank "Sarah" for watching a product video the other day and say, "we would love to hear what you think of it."
'Personal Marketing'
"Our goal with Smart Content is to help marketers solve the challenge of moving from audience-based marketing to personal marketing," Brown explained. "Marketers have been struggling with one-size-fits-all marketing products and platforms."
Even with e-commerce applications that specialize in personalization, "the best tech out there are the recommendation engines," he added.
In those scenarios, moreover, the user would have had to have purchased something or otherwise logged into the site or allowed cookies to capture his or her data for the recommendation engines to work, he noted.
"We wanted to build something that would be applicable to all visitors," Brown said.
How It Works
Smart Content uses a number of Silverpop's tech offerings and modules to bring a user to the point where his website can greet visitors by first name and ask friendly questions about a recently viewed product video.
It starts by using Silverpop's single identity technology to connect to the marketing database and the website.
"So, the moment a visitor hits a site, it is instantly alerted about what is known about this person," Brown explained.
The personal content -- that is, the 'Hi Jim, we are upgrading you to Silver because of your 3,000 points' messaging -- is coded as native HTML rather than hard-coded as inflexible iframes.
"By not using iframe, you are not boxed into a section -- the site developers can use Smart Content all over the page," he said.
With these tools in hand, the marketer is able to write the content and calls to action -- scripts that can be placed in the context of the website. Business rules also guide how the messaging is displayed.
The end result, Brown said, is a product that has become a fluid part of the page.


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NHRA history was made on Sunday at the O'Reilly Auto Parts Northwest Nationals in Seattle.
Yes, 16-time Funny Car champion John Force won his 141st national event to extend his own record. But that wasn't the ultimate historic fact.
No, it was that the 65-year-old Force had to defeat former teammate Gary Densham in the finals. Densham is 67 (soon to be 68), making their battle the oldest side-by-side final in NHRA history.
With the win, Force increased his record against the former Cerritos High School teacher to 5-3 in final-round appearances.
They have quite a history with one another. They first raced against each other on a tour of Australia 40 years ago that serves as the base of their relationship, which has seen both good and harsh times. Their NHRA competition started in St. Pie, Quebec, in 1990. For a period some years ago, Densham drove for John Force Racing.
Force is still a full-time driver while Densham, who has moved from Bellflower to Menifee within the year to be closer to his crew, has a very limited NHRA schedule.
"I raced Densham 40 years ago at this track and we were having so much fun down there in the staging lanes. I know we're supposed to be serious, it's race day," said Force. "But when you're racing a friend and he comes up here on a budget and look how good he does, steps it up and races with these guys, and after only being out here a few times all year. To get in the final is awesome for him.
"I always say that I don't mind losing to a teammate like Robert (Hight) or Courtney (Force) and when I've lost to Gary, I don't mind as I feel he's still a teammate."
Densham, who taught 25 years at Cerritos, reached the finals with upset wins over Courtney Force, Tim Wilkerson and Matt Hagan in only the fourth of six NHRA starts this year. John Force was in the opposite bracket, so there were visions of a 65-year-old against a 67-year-old in the final.
"I wanted to think it could happen," he said. "We had fun with it. The guy (Force) has 16 world championships and more money than God. After the first round, I thought we had a chance. Before then? No. We just overpowered the track in the finals."
Densham is competing without a big sponsor, but plenty of expereience. Crew chief Ed Boytin has been on the team for 15 years, having replaced Greg Amaral this season. Amaral retired after 35 years in the position and was once a Densham student back in 1975.
"Our budget for the six races (on the West Coast) is probably half for one John Force or Don Schumacher Racing car for one race," said Densham, who works on his own cars. "I'm extremely lucky; most of my crew have full-time jobs, families with kids and houses."
IndyCar scramble
The 2014 Verizon IndyCar Series season will end Aug. 30 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. In an effort to promote the MATV 500, Team Penske driver Helio Castroneves was in Southern California on Wednesday, throwing out a first pitch at the Little League West and Northwest region tournaments in San Bernardino.
With two races remaining before Fontana, Castroneves is second behind teammate Will Power in the points standings, 548-544. He lost the lead last Sunday at Mid-Ohio when a throttle problem left him on pit road for the first four laps, and he finished 19th behind Scott Dixon and lost 17 points to Power.
"All I can do is stay in sight," Castroneves said after his throw. "Fontana is double points, so as long as we stay with 75 points of the lead we have a chance. But then, as many as eight have a chance."
In 2014, Castroneves had the lead before a disastrous weekend in Houston that paved the way for Dixon to win the title and deny the Penske driver his first championship.
The series will compete in Milwaukee on Aug. 17 before finishing at Sonoma and Fontana.
NASCAR countdown
Five races remain before NASCAR sets up its Sprint Cup Series lineup for the race, including this weekend over the Watkins Glen 2.45-mile road course. Eleven drivers are in with wins and for Tony Stewart, Marcos Ambrose and AJ Allmendinger, this race could be their best chance.
Stewart has won five times on the New York course, but the last one was in 2009. It's been a year since Stewart's sprint car crash that broke his leg, and he would love nothing more than to show his driving skills. Ambrose has won two of the last three races at Watkins Glen and is considered the favorite.
Allmendinger would love to join Richard Petty Motorsports teammate Aric Amirola as a race winner. In five starts at The Glen, he's finished no worse than 13th and has top-10 finishes in his last three appearances.
None of the three are high enough in the points to get a Chase spot if they don't win. At the moment, those five spots belong to Matt Kenseth, Ryan Newman, Clint Boywer, rookie Kyle Larson and Greg Biffle.
Racing around SoCal
As usual, Pirate Speedway in San Bernardino will have two-wheeled action on Friday night, from the Sesame Street: PeeWee's to the 500cc speedway bikes. Racing starts at 8 p.m. … Speedway bikes will compete Saturday night at the Industry Hills Expo Center for the third round of the AMA National Championship Series, a departure from the usual Wednesday-night card. Sixteen of the country's top riders will compete, setting up the Sept. 19 finals in Auburn. Industry Hills will also compete next Saturday as well. … The next event at Perris Auto Speedway is "California Racers Hall of Fame Night" on Aug. 16 with USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints and Young Guns plus California Lightning Sprints.


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After rising for two consecutive weeks, the U.S. Comex gold futures fell 1% week-to-Tuesday to $1,448.80 although prices touched $1,458 on Wednesday Asian morning. The story of the week is still rising equities, with the S&P 500 index climbing 0.71% after rising 2.03% last week and the Euro Stoxx 50 index rising 0.2% after surging 2.99% last week. So far in May, the S&P 500 index, the Euro Stoxx 50 index and the MSCI World index have jumped 1.78%, 2.10% and 1.08% respectively. The gold futures have slipped 1.58% this month while the Dollar Index has risen 0.62%.
Better Data from the U.S., Europe and China
Last Friday, the U.S. reported a higher-than-expected rise in nonfarm payrolls of 165,000 in April. The unemployment rate also inched down 0.1% to 7.5% in April. In Europe, the ECB governor stands ready to cut interest rates again, paying close attention to all the economic data in the next few weeks. The ECB predicts the EU-17 economies will shrink 0.4% in 2013. However, Germany's March factory orders surprisingly jumped 2.2% against a predicted drop of 0.5%, indicating a recovery is taking place. China reported a larger than expected jump in exports of 14.7% in April although several economists already pointed out that some capital flows may have been disguised as trade flows leading to the inflated exports numbers. Nevertheless, imports rose 16.8% year-on-year, reflecting a pretty robust domestic demand picture. In fact, Hong Kong has just reported that China's gold imports from Hong Kong reached a record high of 223.52 metric tons in March before the large sell-off in gold in April. The China Gold Association stated that China is currently short of gold jewelry inventory after gold purchases surged in April.
Fund Holdings
Bloomberg reported that for the week ending April 30, speculators in gold increased their net-long positions in options and futures by 19% while they decreased their net-short positions by 9.2%. However, the net-short positions are still more than three times the average since the data started in 2006. The gold-backed ETP holdings dropped further on Monday to 2,254.68 metric tons, after a record fall in April and a peak in December 2012. Given the reduction of tail-risk in Europe, the rising labor market in the U.S. and the low inflation rate, investors prefer equities to gold in the near-term. Nevertheless, as the World Gold Council pointed out, gold still has a place in investors' portfolios as a hedge against the consequences of the on-going global quantitative easing.


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How to fit Shure E-Series Headphones
Left and right
Note the difference between the right and left earphones:
- E5c and E1c: earphone with blue dot = left ear; earphone with red dot = right ear
- E2c: clear earphone = left ear; clear-and-black earphone = right ear
- E3c and E4c: earphone with L = left ear; earphone with R = right ear
Situating the cables around your ears
- E2c, E3c, E4c, and E1c,: wrap the earphone cord over the top and down the back of the ear.
- E5c: wrap the form-fitted wire over the top and down the back of the ear.
- Use the adjustment tube to secure the cables comfortably behind your head.
Inserting the earphones
To insert the earphone, pull the ear upward and outward to straighten out the ear canal. With the cable coming over your ear, compress the sleeve with your fingers and insert the earphone into your ear.
Creating your personal fit
The quality of the frequency response and sound isolation depends on how well the sleeves seal. If the earphone seems to be lacking in low frequency response, insert the earphone deeper into the ear canal to obtain a better seal, or try one of the other sleeve options.
Flex and soft flex sleeves: Try the different sizes to determine the best fit for comfort and isolation.
Foam sleeves: Compress the foam sleeve at the end of the earphone by rolling it between your thumb and forefinger before inserting it. Hold the earphone in place for about 10 seconds while the foam expands and creates a tight seal.
Connecting to a listening device
Shure Sound Isolating Earphones are suited for any listening device that has a 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) stereo jack, including (but not limited to): Apple iPods, portable CD players, MP3 players, MiniDiscs, DAT, DVD, cassette players, notebook computers, in-flight entertainment systems, and exercise equipment fitted with gym entertainment systems. The 1/4\" to 1/8 adapter included with the E4c and E5c enables you to also connect to sources with 1/4\" jacks. When connecting your earphones, be sure to follow these instructions:
1. Turn down the volume of your listening device.
2. Connect the mini-plug from your earphones into the device\'s output jack.
3. Insert earphones into your ears.
4. Slowly raise the volume to a comfortable listening level.
Important safety information:
- Never wear earphones while operating a motor vehicle. It may create a hazard and is illegal in many areas.
- Use caution when wearing earphones while walking, jogging, cycling, etc.
- Avoid using earphones at high volume levels. Shure earphones are designed to provide increased listening enjoyment at lower levels. Prolonged exposure to high sound pressure levels may impair hearing.
Keeping it clean
To ensure continuing superior sound from your sound isolating earphones, we recommend that you follow these simple tips:
Avoid getting moisture in the nozzle, as this can adversely affect sound quality.
Avoid striking or dropping the unit. Extreme shock can damage the earphones.
E3c, E4c, E5c, and E1c: Whenever buildup is observed, clean the nozzles using the supplied wax removal tool (see Figure 1).
E3c/E4c/E5c/E1c Wax Removal
Wax buildup around each earphone nozzle should be removed using the Wax Removal Loop as shown.
E2c: When new, install the supplied wax guards on the earphone nozzles. Routinely check the wax guard on the tips of the nozzles. If the wax guards appear to be clogged, replace them.
To prevent wax buildup, E2c earphones come with Wax Guards. These protective rings are found on adhesive strips in the Fit Kit. To install, peel off backing and apply one wax guard to the end of each nozzle. Earphone nozzles should be clean and dry prior to application of wax guards.
Clean your sleeves regularly with a mild antiseptic or soapy water. Always remove the sleeve from the earphone nozzle before cleaning.
Flex, Ultra-soft flex, and Triple-flange sleeves should be cleaned with an antiseptic routinely and when sharing.
Foam sleeves should be disposed of and replaced when they get dirty.
Wipe down the earphone housing and cable with an antiseptic routinely.
Stop using the earphones if they are causing you discomfort.
NOTE: Nozzles can collect cerumen (earwax), which can clog the earphone and lower the sound quality. If you experience sound loss, check the nozzles for clogging before sending the product in for service. There is a service charge for removing wax.
CAUTION: Shure earphones are not immersible. Make sure flanges are completely dry before reattaching to earphone nozzles.


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The choice for endovascular reperfusion strategies in these patients was predicated on evidence that with greater clot burden and larger vessel occlusion (eg, ICA, M1 stem, etc), systemic thrombolysis, though a more expeditious treatment, may be less effective. 20 – 22 However, it is likely that in certain patients, should the site of occlusion a priori be known to exist in a small branch, CDM may also help triage candidates who might benefit from systemic thrombolysis alone.
Major weaknesses in this study relate to several imaging-related points. First, not all the patients by protocol underwent follow-up MR imaging or CT at a prespecified time point, making it difficult to comment on infarct expansion, a main study outcome in the articles of Davalos et al 10 and Prosser et al. 11 These studies also used volumetric analysis to quantify the area of DWI involvement. Due to above-cited reasons, we used crude methods for measurement. More rigorous modes of DWI measurement must be used in any future prospective study.
Another limitation of this analysis is the small number of patients. Although endovascular treatment seemed to protect against END and lower final NIHSS scores were found, the small sample size prevents drawing any firm conclusions. Finally, because data were reviewed retrospectively from hospital in-patient records alone, long-term follow-up data are not available for this analysis. This would be of prime importance in any future study. Still, we are encouraged by most of the treated patients who experienced ENI and by the absence of ICH among all patients. Whereas strict treatment windows in a general stroke population with limited selection criteria (noncontrast head CT) is important, a certain population of patients with stroke may still be treated safely and successfully in a delayed fashion. The identification of ideal patients for delayed therapy and validation of alternate triaging methods remain to be studied. The CDM may be useful to identify such patients. Further data are needed to more rigorously study delayed revascularization in AIS based on CDM. A phase I study is planned.
ADA = American Diabetes Association .
Adapted with permission from Boulton AJ, Armstrong DG, Albert SF, et al. Comprehensive foot examination and risk assessment: a report of the task force of the Foot Care Interest Group of the American Diabetes Association, with endorsement by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists . Diabetes Care. 2008;31(8):1684 .
ADA = American Diabetes Association .
Adapted with permission from Boulton AJ, Armstrong DG, Albert SF, et al. Comprehensive foot examination and risk assessment: a report of the task force of the Foot Care Interest Group of the American Diabetes Association, with endorsement by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists . Diabetes Care. 2008;31(8):1684 .
Data Sources: A PubMed search was completed in Clinical Queries using the terms diabetic, foot, and infections. The search included meta-analyses, randomized controlled trials, clinical trials, reviews, expert opinions, and guidelines. We also searched the Cochrane database, Clinical Evidence, and Essential Evidence Plus. Search dates: February 1, 2012, to November 30, 2012.
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FASSIL W. GEMECHU, MD, is a staff physician and assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. ...
FNU SEEMANT, MD, is a fellow in primary care sports medicine in the University Orthopedic Center at the State University of New York at Buffalo. At the time this article was written, he was a fellow in the Department of Family Medicine at MetroHealth Medical Center.
CATHERINE A. CURLEY, MD, is division director in the Division of Hospital Medicine and an assistant professor of medicine at MetroHealth Medical Center.
Address correspondence to Fassil W. Gemechu, MD, MetroHealth Medical Center, 4229 Pearl Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109 (e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com ). Reprints are not available from the authors .
Author disclosure: No relevant financial affiliations.
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CINCINNATI, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Serena Williams remained dominant Thursday and Caroline Wozniacki staged a comeback in the third round of the Western & Southern Open.
The top-ranked Williams won for the 44th time in 45 matches as she seeks her ninth championship of the year. She disposed of Mona Barthel 6-4, 6-1 and will face Simona Halep in the quarterfinals.
Halep outlasted Samantha Stosur 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 one day after becoming a footnote in tennis history by handing Marion Bartoli the final loss of her career. After falling to Halep in the second round, the 28-year-old Bartoli surprisingly announced she was retiring from tennis.
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Mark your calendars for a week (dates are listed below) of intense training on AR measurement topics. Every day for a straight week, SageCircle will be putting on a different webinar on one of the most critical foundational functions for AR: measurement. Each webinar is only $95 and you can find links to the individual webinars on SageCircle.com webinar page. There is a special offer if you register for all five sessions: a $50 discount (see the special link at the bottom of this webpage to sign up with the discount). Each 90-minute session is packed with practical tips, information, and insights.
Certificate of Completion for Analyst Relations Measurement – SageCircle is starting a new program where we will be sending a signed, hardcopy "Certificate of Completion" to AR professionals who have completed a series of training sessions on a particular topic. The first Certificate to be awarded will go to attendees of all five AR measurement webinars.
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There was a brief, inexplicable moment about a week ago, when something called a "splash page" appeared on the 76ers' website. It wasn't supposed to be there. But there it was. The page, which appeared for just a few seconds, identified Evan Turner as the Sixers' choice with the No. 2 pick in tonight's draft.
Never mind that similar pages had been prepared for several prospective candidates, and that the correct one, whoever it was, wasn't supposed to see the light of day until the Sixers actually made their pick.
Turner's, though, was the one that blinked at the public.
Well, it's for real now. The Sixers have officially made Turner, the Ohio State guard, their choice. This was the only team for which Turner worked out, passing up an opportunity to work out for the Washington Wizards, who used the No. 1 overall pick to take Kentucky guard John Wall.
"It's kind of hit me, but it's still unreal," Turner told the Columbus Dispatch on Wednesday night in New York, awaiting tonight's selection. "I mean, I understand what's about to happen, but just walking the streets and people going crazy for you, that's a little different. But it's what you work for."
He also said, "some people scream out 'Philly.' Some people scream out my name."
The Dispatch reported that Turner already has purchased a house for his mother, Iris James, and a Range Rover for himself. Asked how he could pay for these things before being drafted and signed, he said, "They know I'm good for it."
Turner, who stands 6-5 3/4 barefoot and 6-7 in sneakers, averaged 20.4 points as a junior, then declared for early eligibility in the draft. He finished with a career scoring average of 15.0, shooting 50.2 percent from the floor and 36.2 percent from three-point distance. He led the Big Ten in scoring and rebounding (9.2) and was second in assists (6.0) and steals (1.7). He was the national player of the year according to various outlets, including being the winner of the John Wooden Award, Naismith Trophy and Oscar Robertson Trophy.
Turner, who played both backcourt positions at Ohio State, is expected to step into a Sixers backcourt with second-year man Jrue Holiday, backed by Lou Williams and either second-year man Jodie Meeks or veteran Willie Green.
Before tonight, the Sixers very carefully declined to name their pick. But coach Doug Collins did tell Turner "If you're passionate and competitive, these fans will love you."
Collins was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1973 draft, coming to the Sixers.
"I came in here after a 9-73 season," he recalled. "Four years later, I was playing Portland in a world championship, [and that's] how quickly things change."
As for making a choice at No. 2, Collins said, "we're looking for someone capable of starting and ready to produce."
That would be Turner, who amassed 1,517 points in his three college seasons, adding in 414 assists and 159 steals.
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A gallery exhibition of works by artist Makoto Aida has been denounced as "sexist child pornography," after its depictions of nude quadruple amputees wearing dog collars inflamed the sensibilities of feminist anti-pornography crusaders.
The "Tensai de Gomen Nasai" (or "Monument for Nothing," as its English subtitle runs) exhibition consists of some 100 works by 47-year-old ero-guro artist Makoto Aida, including both paintings and sculpture, and is said to be the first time his more provocative works have been exhibited in a public gallery setting.
The exhibition itself, held at Roppongi's prestigious Mori Art Museum, opened in November and runs until the end of March, with details and an English language page available on the museum's official site.
However, the "Society for Considering Porn Victims and Sexual Violence," a group including local university teaching staff and women's shelter staff amongst its members, has in a letter to the gallery called for the exhibition to be banned, denouncing it in the best traditions of feminist academia as "not only being brutal child pornography, but as exceedingly vile sexism also being discrimination against victims of sexism as well."
The gallery says it "cannot comment as it is still deciding how to respond," but already suggests "people who find works of this nature distasteful may wish to refrain from attending the exhibition," and also restricts minors from viewing the more provocative works.
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Heroes at Highclere: Downton Abbey has brought fame to this English castle
HAMPSHIRE, England — Sometimes fact is more fascinating than fiction. This is certainly true at Highclere Castle, better known to fans worldwide as the real Downton Abbey.
The grand English country estate doubles as the atmospheric backdrop for the fictional dramas of the aristocratic Grantham clan. But the real life events of Highclere's lords and ladies rival those played out on the critically acclaimed period drama.
With 2014 marking 100 years since the beginning of World War I, some of these events still resonate today, and were certainly fodder for Downton creator Julian Fellowes — a friend of Highclere's current earl and countess of Carnarvon (Geordie and Fiona Herbert to their friends).
The Highclere-Downton parallel is particularly notable in the Brit-hit's second season, which focuses on the war years, the impact on its upstairs-downstairs characters, and the Abbey's use as a convalescent hospital for wounded soldiers.
During World War 1, Lady Almina Herbert — the 5th Countess of Carnarvon — transformed Highclere Castle into a military hospital. The socialite- countess-turned-nurse personally tended to wounded soldiers, sent progress reports home to their families, and spent a considerable chunk of her personal fortune equipping the hospital and its operating room, Fiona, the 8th Countess of Carnarvon, told visiting journalists last week.
Soldiers who were treated at Highclere — including some from Canada — later described it as "paradise," she added.
The countess — who, along with her husband, works tirelessly to promote the castle — tells the story of those years in her book Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey.
In addition, there are some "500 letters" from doctors and parents — even one from a Winnipeg woman, who wrote to thank Almina for taking care of her brother — Lady Carnarvon says.
Downton has brought not just recognition but real fame to Highclere, which now sees legions of fans in the 60 or 70 days it opens for public tours that sell out quickly.
"It's all a bit mad really," the countess says.
But "you do get used to it," her husband adds.
And while the lord and lady certainly capitalize on the exposure, using the money to "keep the roof on" and make other badly needed repairs to the enormous building (estimated to contain "between 200 and 300" rooms, no one has done an official count), they also organize many fundraising events to give back in the best tradition of their ancestors, Lord Carnarvon says.
Real life events come full circle at Highclere this year, where preparations are under way for fundraising events to commemorate World War I. The signature family event — Heroes at Highclere — will take place Aug. 3 and will acknowledge the ongoing sacrifices made by soldiers, their families and civilians caught in modern day conflicts.
Heroes at Highclere will begin with a multi-denominational memorial service led by Lord Carey (the former Archbishop of Canterbury), and continue throughout the day with activities such as a reading of In Flanders Fields (written by Canadian soldier, physician and poet Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae), an airshow featuring the Red Devils parachute team and World War II aircraft (Tiger Moths, Fokkers, Spitfire, Mustang and B-17 Fortress), vintage vehicles, musical performances — including Elizabeth McGovern (Downton's Lady Grantham) with her band Sadie and the Hotheads, and Alexandra Burke — guest speakers, old time fairground, hot air balloons, shopping village, beer tent, charity auction and more.
Elements of the legendary 1914 Christmas truce — the unofficial ceasefires along the Western Front that saw soldiers from both sides of the conflict come out of the trenches to greet each other, sing carols and even play football — will also be reenacted, Lord Carnarvon says.
A football pitch and grandstand are being constructed and German footballers are flying in to join an all-star English team for the game.
"Soldiers just laid down their arms that Christmas … it was one little moment of humanity, quiet and peace," he added.
Proceeds from the day will go to various charities including Oxfam and those aiding civilians in Syria. The castle is not open for visits that day but people who attend the event are invited to visit July 31 or Aug. 5.
— Advance tickets for Heroes at Highclere are available online for about $46 (adults), $18.50 (children), or $110 (family), with reductions for service men and women. Tickets can also be purchased on the day of the event at slightly higher prices. For details, see highclerecastle.co.uk.
— When I visited Highclere last week, filming of the ITV show's 5th season had just recently wrapped. It airs in September in England, and in January on PBS in North America. Vision TV airs past episodes.
— During shooting, some of the Downton cast reportedly stay at the nearby Carnarvon Arms, the estate's former coach house, which offers basic rooms but quite a good restaurant with a menu created by celebrity chef Marco Pierre White.
— Visit England has a wealth of travel information. For information, see visitengland.com.


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Jesus said, "What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light; and what you hear whispered, proclaim from the housetops."
-Matthew 10:27 (NRSV)
I grew up an atheist, receiving an atheist education at home, school, and college. I earned a double degree in medicine and biology and was firmly convinced that God was an invention of uneducated people. In the hospital where I worked, Christians were among my colleagues; but they hid the fact that they believed in God. The only person with whom I talked about religion was a nurse. However, I did not conduct atheist conversations with her. She gave me my first lessons in the Christian faith. Because of our talks, for the first time, I started thinking about the possibility that we atheists were wrong.
At the age of 60, thanks to my acquaintance, I accepted Christ into my heart, was baptized, and became a Christian. I suddenly discovered a whole world that had previously been unknown to me.
When I moved to the village of Yuzhni in Krasnodar, I felt lonely. God led me to a new church. I made new Christian friends and was no longer lonely. After a while, I began to lead a Bible class in which I told church members about the gospel and about Jesus. Now I wonder, How was it possible for me to live without God before?
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Biography: Schoolgirls Mercedes Lander (drums) and Fallon Bowman (guitar) met in gym class and said, "Let's play together!" And thus, Kittie was born. At least, that's how legend has it, and it's not that far from the truth. Four teenage girls with a love of heavy metal, a desire to prove naysayers wrong, and a passion to rock formed the hard-sounding metal-esque quartet in 1997 while still in high school. One part glam rock and one part death metal, the women of Kittie signed with the NG Records-distributed Artemis Records after a stint of playing covers of Nirvana, Silverchair, and even Corey Hart. By the time indie record producer GGGarth had gotten hold of their demo, they had graduated from teen pop to pushing their sound up a notch along the likes of L7 and Godsmack. The debut full-length, Spit, showcasing their incisive sound, was released late in 1999 with Lander's sister Morgan picking up vocals/guitar and Talena Atfield (replacing Tanya Candler) on bass. The album was eventually certified gold and the Paperdoll EP followed a year later. In 2001, they released Oracle, their second full-length, followed by the Safe EP, which featured six live tracks, two versions of the title track, and an enhanced video of three cuts from a different live show. Various lineup shifts occurred, and the release further featured new bassist Jennifer Arroyo. 2004 saw the release of Until the End. More lineup shifts occurred (Arroyo left in early 2005 to join Suicide City), and by 2006, Kittie comprised the Lander sisters alongside guitarist Tara McLeod and bassist Trish Doan, formerly of the Ontario bands Sherry and Her, respectively. The group released Funeral for Yesterday the following year, with In the Black arriving in 2009.
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DEC Urges New Yorkers to Participate in Upcoming Statewide Annual Free Fishing Weekend June 23 & 24
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This year, June 23-24 is designated as the "Free Fishing Weekend" in New York state, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens announced today. DEC first held the free fishing weekend in 1991 to give everyone the opportunity to sample the incredible fishing in New York state. Residents and visitors new to the sport are encouraged to attend one of several Free Fishing Clinics to be held across the state during the weekend.
"This weekend offers a perfect opportunity to introduce someone new to the great sport of fishing, or to reignite interest among those who haven't taken to the water in recent years," said Commissioner Martens. "This is also an excellent time for visitors to sample all that New York has to offer a freshwater angler. Both residents and non-residents can fish for free during this two-day period."
In addition to this weekend, DEC sponsors free fishing events where participants can fish without the need of a license at other times of the year. These clinics provide basic information on how to get started in the sport of fishing and many provide loaner rods and bait for participants to use. A complete listing of 2012 Free Fishing Day Clinics can be found on DEC's website.
Although a state fishing license is not required during Free Fishing Weekend, all other fishing rules and regulations remain in effect. Marine anglers 16 years of age and older are also reminded that they must enroll in the no-fee saltwater fishing registry to fish for migratory saltwater fish species or in the marine district. To register, anglers can go to the usual outlets for sporting licenses, or register online anytime on DEC's website. Anglers can also register by phone by calling 1-86-NY-DECALS (1-866-933-2257).
Visit DEC's "Places to Fish" page or contact a regional DEC office for recommendations on places to fish. A free I FISH NY Guide to Freshwater Fishing in New York State map can also be ordered by sending an email to firstname.lastname@example.com with a contact name and address (allow 3 weeks for delivery).
Anglers should also be mindful of the general statewide advisory that recommends eating no more than one meal of fish per week from the state's freshwaters. Consumption advisories also exist for a number of other waters in New York. A full list of waters that have fish consumption advisories can be obtained by calling 1-800-458-1158 or visiting the New York State Department of Health webpage at www.health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/fish/health_advisories/.


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Parents, you may not know it, but there is a threat looming in your home. It's a frightening and dangerous trend that affects the good girls -- cheerleaders, honor students and college graduates -- and law enforcement agencies across the country are up in arms. No longer needing to walk the streets to offer sex for money, young women are turning to the reputable Web site craigslist.com in order to sell their bodies. Next to the area on the site where you can buy a jungle gym for your child, you can access erotic ads, where young women post sexy photos and advertise sex for money. When Ashley was in college pursuing a bachelor's degree, she never predicted that she would one day meet strangers for sex in order to pay off her student loans. She says she wants to quit the dangerous profession before something horrible happens, but thinks she's addicted to the "easy money." Crystal says she was also addicted to the money until she was nearly killed. Hear her horrific story and how her life is now that she has escaped the industry. Could Crystal's tale be the wake-up call Ashley needs? Then, meet a mother who fears her daughter may be using craigslist to exchange sex for money. What can she do to protect her daughter? Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois Tom Dart and Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal weigh in. Lawmakers have formed a coalition to rid craigslist of its erotic service section, but find out why they've been fighting an uphill battle. Join the discussion.
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The elderly lady with the Mickey Mouse hat announced her mission on her T-shirt: "I'm at Walt Disney World to celebrate my granddaughter's 10th birthday."
She wasn't alone in wanting some fun time with her children and grandchildren at the planet's most ambitious and most popular amusement parks. We, too, were among many multi-generational families who trek to Orlando each year to join 47 million other people who jam Walt Disney World's four theme parks -- Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney Hollywood Studios and the Animal Kingdom.
With our daughter, her husband and their two boys ages 6 and 8, we settled into the lushly landscaped Polynesian Resort (one of 20 Disney-owned properties on site) to see if our stamina could match our determination to keep up with the youngsters and enjoy as much of the 110-square-kilometre park as possible in five days. We asked for and obtained connecting rooms, a definite advantage with little ones.
The Disney monorail is a major convenience for guests staying at the Polynesian, the Grand Floridian or the Contemporary resorts. We took it to the Magic Kingdom, opened in 1971 as the original attraction and still the heart of the Walt Disney World complex. On the busiest days of the year (between Christmas and New Years and around Easter), upwards of 90,000 people a day visit the Magic Kingdom, but May (when we were there) and the fall are much better choices, with just 30,000 visitors a day. Even on the busiest days, Disney's clever Fastpass system (where, at no cost, you get a ticket for the most popular attractions enabling you to return at a specific time for priority boarding) makes long waits a rarity.
We ran into several other multi-generational families at the Magic Kingdom, including Lonna and Doug McKay of Calgary who travelled to Walt Disney World with their four children, spouses and five grandchildren.
"Walking in here was very emotional," Lonna McKay said. "I've often thought it would be awesome to bring the whole family here and we finally realized we could do it." Doug McKay added that the biggest challenge would be to make sure all 14 of them had a good time and that nobody got lost.
Other families agreed that the key to a good time was advanced planning and a slow pace. As one Toronto area grandfather told us, "We're here to relax and enjoy our grandchildren. Wherever the kids want to go, we go."
We read several Walt Disney World guidebooks for their recommendations on what to see first and what to avoid (the most useful book we found was the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World). The best advice in all of them was to start early, head for the most popular attractions before the park filled and then take a noon break back to the hotel for lunch, a swim and some quiet time. As the crowds started to thin in mid- to late afternoon, head back to the parks.
On the first two mornings, we took the monorail to the Magic Kingdom just as it opened at 9 o'clock. Trying not to show our years (and our growing timidity with fast rides) we joined our grandchildren on the two major Frontierland adventures: Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Then to Adventureland and the venerable Pirates of the Caribbean boat ride with its swashbuckling adventures (now updated to include Capt. Jack Sparrow in several scenes). In Tomorrowland, our eight-year-old grandson was keen to experience the Magic Kingdom's top attraction, Space Mountain, a fast and dark indoor roller-coaster.
We deferred until he and his dad emerged with a huge grin and said, "Let's do it again!" and grabbed John's hand. John kept his eyes closed throughout, fearful of a heart attack.
One Disney feature we all enjoyed was Mickey's Philharmagic in Fantasyland. This was a zany 3-D movie (we wore special glasses) starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck in which objects pop out of the screen and special effects (fake smoke, sprinkles of water, various odours) assault the audience. All four theme parks at Walt Disney World have brilliantly conceived 3-D movies, but this and It's Tough to be a Bug in Animal Kingdom were our favourites.
On the first afternoon, we headed to the Disney Hollywood Studios (using the efficient Disney bus service) where the grandkids had a ball at the imaginative Honey I Shrunk the Kids playground (bugs and plants are giant sized). Later we joined 10,000 other guests in a huge outdoor amphitheatre for Fantasmic, a spectacular mixed-media show starring Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer's Apprentice. Lasers, fireworks, flaming water and amazing special effects (images are projected on a wide spray of water) contribute to a dazzling 25-minute show.
Epcot, the second Disney theme park in Orlando, still draws huge crowds to its unique combination of education, entertainment and World's Fair ambiance. On our second afternoon, we all enjoyed a wonderful meal at the Morocco pavilion (including entertainment by a belly dancer) and took in two new attractions -- Mission: Space, a realistic flight simulation to Mars, and Soarin', an airborne tour of California with Imax-quality images projected all around your hang-glider. Great fun for all ages.
Ten years ago, Walt Disney World opened its newest and most intriguing theme park, Animal Kingdom. With more than 1,000 live animals and exotic replicas of African and Asian architecture, the park combines nature trails, outback excursions, formal gardens and thrill rides (including a high-speed roller-coaster through a realistic looking Mount Everest). We broke our noon-nap rule and spent all of one day there and could have easily stayed longer.
The family highlight at Animal Kingdom was the Kilimanjaro Safari, a 25-minute truck ride through a realistic African landscape. We saw giraffes, hippos, tigers, elephants, crocodiles and many other species in their "natural" habitat. There are also several walking trails where animals are easily spotted and guides answer any questions.
Part of our last day at Disney World was spent in one of its two huge water parks, where the grandkids and the parents enjoyed the slides and tube rides. After a noon break, we headed toward a section of the park called Downtown Disney, where Canada's own Cirque du Soleil built a permanent theatre to perform La Nouba, described by many as the best show in Cirque du Soleil's repertoire. Combining drama, humour, circus thrills and emotion, the 90-minute performance mesmerized young and old alike.
Looking back on the five days in central Florida, we realized that a three-generation visit to Walt Disney World is an ideal plan. Not only do grandparents get to spend quality time with their children and grandchildren, but there's usually someone to watch over little ones while parents and older kids enjoy the more challenging rides.
As the McKays of Calgary told us, "We never brought our four kids here as children, but we can now see that child in them. People are so goofy and so happy here. You just want to click your heels together."
John and Sandra Nowlan are freelance travel writers based in Halifax.


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Zynga Inc. eked out a surprise profit in the first quarter, but sales fell 18% amid signs of declining interest from the online game maker's players.
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SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WLOX) - While much still needs to be done along the road to recovery five years after Katrina, yacht clubs on the coast are back in business.
In 2005, the storm demolished South Mississippi's waterfront. Yacht clubs up and down the coast were destroyed.
"It was totally devastated. We were not different than anyone else. Everyone on the beach was devastated. It was horrible," said Ralph Pringle with the Biloxi Yacht Club.
Buddy Clark, Commodore of the Pass Christian Yacht Club, will never forget the day Katrina hit.
" As soon as the information started coming in, we knew that this was going to be gone," Clark said.
But five years after Katrina, all of the yacht clubs on the coast are back, rising from the ruin of the storm. Sailing and yacht clubs have been a big part of our coastal culture since the mid 19th century.
"Pass Christian is the second oldest yacht club in America. It was established in 1849," said David Taylor as he stood on the balcony of the new yacht club in the Pass.
From Hancock County to Jackson County, the new yacht clubs are symbols of South Mississippi's resilience. The clubs were among the first structures to come out of the ground following Katrina's violent assault on the coast.
Taylor said it was important to rebuild.
"The yacht club was where we went before the storm and so it was right that we get going again."
"The coast, in general, was so devastated, our group decided we wanted to do it right and build a better facility then we had in the past," said Pringle.
That was the challenge. Because of certain vulnerability on the waterfront, structures were built at a higher elevation. Modern hurricane resistant construction was employed. This is about more than concrete, wood and glass. It's a story about people and our coastal lifestyle.
"It represents an attitude in Biloxi and all along the coast," Pringle said. "Katrina is not going to knock us down. We are going to come back."
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CLEVELAND (AP) — It hasn't been a good year for the Cleveland Police Department.
A county prosecutor is investigating a deadly chase in November that involved more than 60 squad cars and ended with 137 shots fired by 13 officers at two unarmed black people. The U.S. Department of Justice is reviewing years of excessive force claims.
And a growing list of complaints about the handling of missing person cases and rape investigations culminated with the escape of three women who had been held captive and raped for more than a decade. They were freed not because police cracked the case, but because one victim kicked out a door and yelled to neighbors for help.
The turmoil has hurt police morale, invigorated a mayoral campaign and led to frank discussions about the divide between the majority black residents of one of the nation's poorest cities and a police department critics say is too quick to use force in some cases and lackadaisical in other respects.
The cases have harmed the police department's standing in the eyes of residents, mayoral spokeswoman Maureen Harper said in a recent video presentation in Columbus on handling public information issues.
"Overall, quite frankly," she said, "our image was not good."
Discontent with the police department has led to protests against the administration — including one featuring several dozen people chanting inside city hall and another outside the courts building — and angry letters to the editor. One compared the wild chase to a Bonnie and Clyde getaway.
The chase, with more than a third of on-duty officers participating, began when one officer thought he heard a gunshot from a car speeding by police headquarters. It ended in a blocked-off parking lot, with driver Timothy Russell shot 23 times and passenger Malissa Williams shot 24 times.
Both victims were black, and no weapon was found. In a well-integrated police force, the makeup of the officers who fired raised the issue of race — 12 are white and one is Hispanic.
Any wrongdoing during the chase resulted from the failure of officers to comply with departmental rules, Mayor Frank Jackson and Police Chief Michael McGrath said, while the state attorney general criticized a "systemic failure" of communication and command.
Disciplinary hearings were held for more than 100 officers accused of joining the chase without permission, failure to manage officers or other departmental violations. A sergeant who was fired is appealing the dismissal.
The situation is creating a lasting effect on rank-and-file morale, said Lt. Brian Betley, head of a police supervisor union challenging disciplinary actions including a dismissal.
"I'd be a liar if I said that it didn't affect it in some way," he said. "I'm sure it's on everyone's minds."
Jeff Follmer, president of the police union, said the officers acted properly because the fleeing driver had tried to ram them.
But James Roberts, 61, who works as a debt collector in the city, doesn't buy it.
"It was totally uncalled for. It was excessive," Roberts said, noting that police also have a poor reputation for shoddy investigations of missing person cases over the years. He suggested police hold town hall meetings to hear residents' concerns and rebuild relationships.
Police have faced questions over their response to missing person cases before. In 2009, Anthony Sowell was charged with killing 11 black women on Cleveland's east side and hiding their bodies around his house and yard. He was found guilty and sentenced to death.
Kidnapper Ariel Castro was sentenced this year to more than 1,000 years in prison for kidnapping three women and holding them in his dilapidated Cleveland house for a decade; he committed suicide in his cell last month.
Both cases raised questions about how vigorously police investigated missing person cases, especially Sowell's inner-city black victims, some of whom were living on the street and had drug problems.
In recent months, the Justice Department has investigated excessive force claims in Albuquerque, N.M., Miami, and Los Angeles County. In Cleveland, the government said the investigation would expand beyond the fatal chase to include policies and training.
Chief McGrath told The Associated Press during the Columbus appearance that it's tough for him to say where the public's perception of his department stands now, but he said, "We're moving in the right direction."
Police have reached out in neighborhood meetings, including "coffee with a cop" sessions that include City Council members — often the first to hear citizen complaints against police.
Still, the troubles have been a distraction for Jackson, a black Democrat seeking a third term in November against businessman Ken Lanci, who has campaigned on a promise to dismiss the chief if elected.
Jackson, whose staff rejected recent interview requests, told television interviewers as the disciplinary hearings began in late spring that he supported McGrath.
"This white police chief is the only person that has given any semblance to justice and fairness in this whole process," Jackson said.
Donna Walker-Brown, 44, an activist involved with an inner-city anti-crime group, faulted Jackson's leadership.
"Even though the mayor is black," she said, "right now he is not when it comes to the black community."
Associated Press writer Kantele Franko in Columbus contributed to this report.


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WASHINGTON (AP) — Two KPMG auditors are facing charges of enabling managers at failed TierOne Bank to hide millions in losses during the 2008 financial crisis through flawed accounting procedures.
The Securities and Exchange Commission said in civil charges announced Wednesday that KPMG partner John Aesoph and senior manager Darren Bennett violated professional auditing standards by failing to demand accurate information from the bank.
The agency said the auditors relied on outdated appraisals provided by managers that inflated the value of real estate used as collateral for TierOne's troubled loans. They also failed to properly examine the data before signing off on the bank's 2008 financial statements, the SEC said.
The two could face fines or suspension from practice.
Tim Connolly, a spokesman for KPMG at its headquarters in Montvale, N.J., said Aesoph and Bennett "look forward to presenting the facts in support of the work that was performed under the circumstances at TierOne."
TierOne, which was based in Lincoln, Neb., with about $2.8 billion in assets, understated its losses by millions in 2008 and 2009. Federal regulators closed the bank in June 2010 and sold its assets to Great Western Bank.
The SEC in September charged three former executives of TierOne — the CEO, the president and the chief credit officer — with concealing the losses from investors.
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System honors Ku-yen Li as new regents' professor
Lamar University's Ku-yen Li, professor of chemical engineering, will be honored as a regents' professor by The Texas State University System (TSUS). Li will be formally recognized at its quarterly board of regents' meeting.
The honor of regent's professor is conferred on professors who demonstrate excellence and exemplary achievement in teaching, research and publication, and service, according to TSUS Foundation guidelines. Li is the fifth Lamar University faculty member to be honored as a TSUS Regents' Professor joining Jean Andrews, T.C. Ho, Pamela Saur and Keith Carter.
Li already holds the title of university professor at Lamar, an honor he received in 2009.
"The only Lamar University faculty members who may be considered for this honor are current faculty who have been recognized previously as university professors or as the former LU System regents' professors," said Steve Doblin, provost and vice president for academic affairs.
A faculty committee selects the nominees each year at the same time it chooses the university professor and merit award recipients, Doblin said.
As a professor in the Dan F. Smith Department of Chemical Engineering, Ku-yen Li has served Lamar University since 1978. "His touch of excellence is apparent throughout the chemical engineering program – in the courses he has taught, the leadership he has provided, the faculty he has hired, the research he has conducted, the relations he has cultivated with industry and, in big ways and small, the students he has educated," Doblin said.
Li has served Lamar and his profession with distinction and generosity, Doblin said. He was department chair for seven years, led the effort to gain Lamar's only Ph.D. program, worked tirelessly to maintain accreditation from ABET Inc. (formerly the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) and guided Lamar's master's program to national prominence.
Research and scholarship form the basis for Li's exemplary professional reputation, Doblin said. He and his fellow investigators have received more than $2.6 million in external funding for 20 projects. In addition to research efforts, these funds have supported dozens of graduate students.
"Dr. Li is an outstanding professor who has devoted his entire career to Lamar University," wrote T.C. Ho, his colleague, friend and fellow University Professor. "He has contributed to the many successes of the department and college. He is recognized as an effective and knowledgeable instructor who sets high standards and is remembered by his students long after they graduate. He is a highly productive researcher, and his record is truly outstanding."
Jack Hopper, dean of the College of Engineering, wrote: "The title and description of University Professor will be enhanced by having an individual such as Dr. Ku-yen Li among the list of recipients."
Li has taught 10 courses, six on the graduate level. He has supervised the thesis work for more than 50 graduate students in chemical engineering and has advised and directed hundreds of undergraduate students. Last year, Li received a two-year National Science Foundation teaching grant to improve Lamar's chemical engineering curriculum and align it with industry practices. The grant mirrors one he received in 2002 to improve undergraduate chemical engineering education through best-practice modeling and simulation.
Li is one of the early pioneers to implement dynamic simulation during plant startups for the purpose of flare minimization. This flare minimization has earned support from the Environmental Protection Agency, and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and several chemical companies. With his presentations at national and international conferences, several international companies, including PetroChina, will test his flare minimization methodology during their plant startup, shutdown and process upset situations.
Li has earned several teaching awards, including the Outstanding Educator Award from the American Institute of Chemical Engineering, Texas-Sabine Section, in 1982; the Amoco Outstanding Teaching Award in 1992; and the University Teaching Excellence Award from Lamar in 1996. Despite a hectic schedule, he has served on virtually every Lamar committee and council and is a source of knowledge and advice for local industry.
A professional engineer, Li is a long-standing member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineering and has held several offices in the organization. He is a member of the American Chemical Society, Blue Key, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, and Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society of America.
He has served on editorial boards and review panels. Li is the author of more than 100 refereed publications, averaging three articles per year over three decades and including many in the nation's most prestigious chemical engineering journals.
Li earned his Ph.D. from Mississippi State University and his master's and bachelor's degrees from National Cheng-Kung University (NCKU). Li was honored as one of the two outstanding alumni in the Chemical Engineering Department at NCKU in 2009.
"Together, our Regents' and University Professors form a Who's Who of academic excellence," Doblin said.
"They have published scores of books and have produced thousands of articles, essays, poems and works of fine art. They have received millions upon millions of dollars in external support and research grants and countless teaching, scholarship and service awards and recognitions. Even more important, through their excellence in the classroom, laboratory, and studio, they have touched and enriched the lives of our students.
"By any measure, these faculty members represent the very best and are the heart and soul of Lamar University," Doblin said.


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FARIBAULT, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota prosecutors argued Friday that an ex-nurse should be convicted of assisting suicide for going online and urging two people to kill themselves, but a defense attorney said there's no evidence to prove that William Melchert-Dinkel's Internet chats led directly to their deaths.
Melchert-Dinkel, 52, was convicted in 2011 of encouraging the suicides of a Canadian woman and an English man. But the Minnesota Supreme Court reversed that conviction in March, saying a part of state law that banned encouraging or advising suicides was unconstitutional because it was too broad, and it encompassed speech that would be protected under the First Amendment.
However, the justices upheld part of the law that makes it a crime to "assist" in someone's suicide — and said speech could also be considered as assisting. Melchert-Dinkel's case was sent back to the district court judge for further consideration.
Attorneys for both sides argued their positions Friday in Rice County District Court.
According to the Faribault Daily News (http://bit.ly/1sFCW7x ), Assistant Rice County Attorney Terence Swihart said there is evidence to show that Melchert-Dinkel is guilty.
"His intent was to help them so they would not fail in their attempts to commit suicide," Swihart said. "Mr. Melchert-Dinkel provided specific information on how to kill yourself. He provided suicide methods. It went beyond moral viewpoint or expressing opinion."
Evidence in the case showed Melchert-Dinkel was obsessed with suicide and sought out depressed people online. When he found them, he posed as a suicidal female nurse, feigning compassion and offering step-by-step instructions on how they could kill themselves.
Melchert-Dinkel told police he did it for the "thrill of the chase." According to court documents, he acknowledged participating in online chats about suicide with up to 20 people and entering into fake suicide pacts with about 10, five of whom he believed killed themselves.
He was initially convicted in the deaths of Nadia Kajouji, 18, of Brampton, Ontario, and Mark Drybrough, 32, of Coventry, England. Kajouji jumped into a frozen river in 2008, and Drybrough hanged himself in 2005. He was sentenced to 360 days in jail, but that was put on hold and he has remained free while the appeal was pending.
"Mr. Melchert-Dinkel's statements to police support his guilt in assisting," said Swihart. "He turned Kajouji from someone who was terrified to die into someone who killed herself. ... He dissuaded Drybrough from using other methods, such as overdosing, which was his preferred method, because it's unpredictable, something he knew as a nurse."
Melchert-Dinkel's attorney, Terry Watkins, said although his client encouraged the two suicides, there's no evidence to prove that Melchert-Dinkel's advice led directly to the deaths.
"Try as we might, the evidence just isn't there. Advising is not prohibited. Pure speech is not prohibited," he said.
After the Supreme Court ruling, Watkins had asked to withdraw his prior waiver of a jury trial, saying that under the law as it now stands, he would have taken a different defense approach. Rice County Judge Thomas Neuville denied that request in June, saying the Minnesota Supreme Court had instructed only that he make findings on whether or not Melchert-Dinkel "assisted" the suicides.
Neuville will issue a decision within 30 days.


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