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HAWAII Are You Ready? WARNING: N.Korea Threats
HAWAII Are We Ready?
WARNING: N.Korea Threats are being taken SERIOUS…
Trump’s army chief warns US must be prepared for war
Hostile Kim Jung-Un Strikes again. Perhaps he needs to take some Valium and slow his roll. He is being so ignorant fluffing his feathers. Why do you Kim Jung-UN want to harm so many innocent people is the question to ask of this Boy. You are acting like a toddler.
I hope everyone is aware that we have been “warned”. It will only take 8, 15 or 20 minutes for the missile to get here from North Korea.There are 3 reports for estimated time arrival. The news media reports have the State of Hawaii under “Alert Status” and we have been warned to the affect an attack could happen and may be immanent.
US Weekly reports: July 23, 2017 11:27 am
Donald Trump’s most senior military officer has warned that a strike against North Korea is not “unimaginable”, as Hawaii prepares for a possible nuclear attack. Here is the latest news and live updates on tensions between the US and Kim Jong-Un.
Do you have your Survival gear ready?
Do you have tape to tape your windows?
Do you have your water ready?
USA TODAY by Doug Stanglin, reports: July 21, 2017
The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency will roll out a plan Friday aimed at helping residents and visitors prepare for a potential North Korean missile attack that could come with barely eight minutes warning.
While stressing such an event is “currently assessed to be very low,” emergency planners said it is prudent to prepare for the worst.
“We do not want to cause any undue stress for the public, however, we have a responsibility to plan for all hazards.” HEMA administrator Vern Miyagi said in a statement reported by Hawaiian news media. “We cannot wait to begin our public information campaign to ensure that Hawaii residents will know what do if such an event occurs.”
The focus on North Korea follows recent tests by Pyongyang of intercontinental ballistic missiles that, theoretically, could deliver a nuclear warhead to Hawaii within 20 minutes, giving the island’s emergency teams only eight to 12 minutes to warn the public.
US prepared to use force on North Korea ‘if we must’: UN envoy
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley told a meeting of the U.N. Security Council that North Korea’s actions were “quickly closing off the possibility of a diplomatic solution” and the United States was prepared to defend itself and its allies.
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Information: First Time Investors New To Purchasing Mineral Right’s
SURFACE RIGHTS VS. MINERAL RIGHTS: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Whether you have interest in selling your land or have been approached by a buyer, you should always know exactly what’s included in the transaction. When you own land, there are two levels of ownership that you may possess: surface rights and mineral rights. Do you know the difference?
What Are Surface Rights?
When you moved into your home, it was obvious that the physical structures — house, garage, barn, storage shed and yard were included. 
But, just how deep down into the soil does your actual ownership stretch? Sure, you can plant a garden or trees, but when it comes to drilling for oil and gas deep below your property, do you know who owns that space? It’s probably not you.
In some states where mineral deposits are plentiful, including Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas, a property owner’s rights are severed, or split into two distinct zones. This means you may own what’s on the surface of the land, but not what’s beneath the topsoil.
Surface rights specifically refer to the ownership of the surface of the land. This includes dwellings, buildings, the right to till the land for crops and even the ability to dig into the land to bury underground storage tanks, such as wells or septic systems.
Land that is owned under a surface rights contract may be sold, transferred or manipulated by the owner, within the guidelines of the governing city or county.
However, a person with surface rights to land cannot lease or sell their land to an oil or gas company for exploration and extraction purposes. This is because the owner doesn’t have legal ownership over the mineral deposits below their property.
What Are Mineral Rights?
Dig below the surface of a property and you’ll reach the zone where mineral rights take effect. In the United States, those with mineral rights ownership of land have the legal ability to explore, extract and sell naturally occurring deposits found beneath the land surface.
In addition to oil and gas, mineral rights typically allow landowners to also excavate for gold, silver, coal, copper, iron, uranium and scandium.
Like surface rights, mineral rights can be bought, leased and sold in accordance with the local and federal laws. Payments can be made outright or paid through a royalty system, based on what can be extracted from the land.
Both mineral and surface rights can also have co-ownership. If the surface rights owner wants to retain a partial stake in the mineral rights below their property, they have the option to only sell off a percentage of their mineral rights. Or, they can sell the mineral rights to multiple buyers, giving each a specific section of land.
Do Surface and Mineral Rights Overlap?
Now that we understand the two possible types of land ownership, it’s easy to wonder how they work together. Some property owners may own both surface and mineral rights on their property, which is known as a fee simple deed.
But, what if they don’t?
For example, if a person or company who owns the mineral rights to the land beneath your home wishes to drill for oil, can they place equipment in your yard — within the surface rights zone — that you legally own? Yes.
When selling mineral rights below the land in which you own the surface rights to, often a small area of the surface-level property is included in the transaction. This allows the mineral rights owner to set up a workspace for drilling rigs, outdoor storage areas, containment ponds, roads, fences and water treatment facilities that are necessary to safely access the mineral deposits below.
If you’re not sure what ownership you have of your land, it’s best to review your mortgage details or the property deed. Then, contact a lawyer who regularly works with landowners who buy and sell the rights to their property. Just be aware that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. The depth of land included in surface rights contracts and the specific minerals that are allowed to be extracted from a mineral rights parcel varies from state to state.
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Linkin Park Singer Chester Bennington Has Committed Suicide …
Linkin Park Chester Bennington dies in L.A. at 41
Chester Bennington Hung Himself at his home.
The Los Angeles County coroner says Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington, who sold millions of albums with a unique mix of hard rock, hip-hop and rap, was found dead in his home near Los Angeles on Thursday. He was 41.
Coroner spokesman Brian Elias says they are investigating Bennington’s death as an apparent suicide but no additional details are available.
The group sold 10 million copies of their 2000 debut, “Hybrid Theory,” and then another 4 million with 2003’s multiplatinum “Meteora.” Both albums explored feelings of frustration and fury.
Bennington, who sported piercings and tattoos, struggled with drug and alcohol addictions at various times during his life. He was married and is survived by six children.
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Financial Investments with Oil and Gas
With Pruitt Leading EPA, Oklahoma Oil Firm Gains Ground in Fight Against Regulation
Shortly after taking over as head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, former Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt started a roll-back of Obama-era environmental regulations, an effort that has provided big benefits to one of his home state’s largest independent oil and gas companies, the New York Times reports. Pruitt has long maintained a close […] Full Story
Oklahoma Energy News & Companies, Oil & Gas | News OK
newsok.com/business/energy: Electricity customers of Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. will see higher bills starting this … Oklahoma oilprices and drilling report for Monday, July 17, 2017.
OCC Oil and Gas Data Files – Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Quotes by Adam Wilmoth Of NewsOK :
All the executives boasted of reduced debt and improved techniques and processes designed to cut costs and increase oil and natural gas production. Executives from all four companies said they plan to boost drilling efforts in Oklahoma in 2017 and into the future.
Oklahoma Business Briefs: Oklahoma oil prices and drilling report for Monday, July 17, 2017Futures File: Grain, gasoline and geopolitics top commodity market weekly roundup
“These are the best wells we’ve drilled in our careers,” Jack Stark, Continental Resources’ president and chief operating officer, said of some of the company’s new wells in central Oklahoma.
Production costs have tumbled in the downturn to the point where producers in many cases are making more money today at $50 oil than they did three years ago when oil sold for $100 a barrel.
“Looking beyond 2017, we expect significant annual production growth over the next few years,” said John Hart, Continental Resources’ senior vice president and chief financial officer. “We should be able to grow production 20 percent annually and remain cash neutral at $60 to $65 oil.” READ FULL ARTICLE
Some feel now that Trump has lifted the ban on Drilling for Oil and Gas, purchasing Mineral Right’s should be a winner for investing in 2017
CGG Land (U.S.) Inc. is conducting A 150 MILE (radius) 3D Seismic Mineral Surveys which Grady and Caddo counties of Oklahoma are included. The testing of over 150 miles in the two counties listed means production is starting to ramp up. Oil companies are looking to pump oil and gas. This is the best time to acquire the mineral rights for your financial future. The US Oil and Gas supplies are enormous and continues to be a vital commodity.
This investment can be passed down through generations, from your children, to your Grandchildren and to their children. Creates a monthly income and every 3 year lease re-sign, gets you a lump sum check.
Invest in Oil and Gas, and not just a promise note from the Stock exchange. We have already experienced the downfall of the stock market. Don’t wait for the next one before you broaden your portfolio. My Grandfather always told me “not to put all my eggs into one basket”.
Mineral owners survived the crash, the Scams and the Fraud. They still have what they brought to the table. Unfortunately, that is not true for the stocks. Owning mineral rights is a great way to invest in your future and financial security. Always has been and always will be.
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GRADY AND CADDO COUNTIES, OKLAHOMA
150 nma in Sec 31-Township 8-Range 8(Grady) and Section 25-Township 8-Range 9 (Caddo)
Leased @ 3/16 (to Turner and Blue Ribbon)
Starting Bid: $5500/ac
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Really… How Can Anyone Not Stop and Listen!
What’s your Opinion?
Are they poisoning the world with the chem trails in the skies? Drying our fields and land to the point of flash fires across the country. What is happening to the ocean. The fish are dying at a rapid rate. Autism in children is at an all time high.
I have seen the chem trails. I have heard the military carriers at night. My trees are turning black and dying. I catch my water and my water catchment had a slimy growth and an oily film on the surface of the water, the day after I heard the planes flying over. You might say you hear planes at night. I don’t. Not even helicopters. I hear bugs and the ocean waves at night. This year we broke temperature records and continue too. My grass is dying, avocado trees from lack of water. Usually or should I say “Use Too” rain every day.. Not any more. And if it does its very little.
It’s hard to phantom that our Higher Archy could actually make this mistake and kill our world. A Planned attack against the ?
Watch and Choose for yourself.
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VIDEO: A rare sight for Orange County as a cow/calf pair of humpback whales
A rare sight for Orange County as a cow/calf pair of humpback whales frolic off the coast of Orange County
on 7/2/17
First encounter was off the coast of Dana Point
More and More sightings each month. Wonder surrounds the mystery. And the Know is is still left to be seen.
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Macy’s to close 100 stores…
The financial wizards have been talking about this for many years.
Retail has gone from shopping malls to the internet.
Big changes are coming at the end of summer.
Starting with Macy’s to close 68 stores by August 2017. They have 100 stores on the chopping block.
Wednesday’s announcement came at no surprise after their Christmas sales had not reached the potential that Macy’s outgoing Chairman and CEO Terry Lundgren had expected.
First to go will be the top management positions to cut cost. It also will work to reduce other non-payroll costs. Macy’s estimates its work force will be cut by 6,200.
Another 3,900 workers will be displaced by the store closures and some of these employees may be reassigned but very doubtful.
The store closures are an attempt to reverse the loss in sales at stores. Macy’s is turning its focus on its best-performing locations and its website. Macy’s move will save the company an estimated $550 million a year starting in 2017. The company will use these proceeds to invest an additional $250 million in its digital business and other sub companies.
The internet is big competition for store locations. There is less over head in the millions when operating an internet store. Most orders are placed through a computer, tablet or smartphone. Which eliminates employee payroll, utilities and commercial leases. Out sourced customer service has little payroll, no employee benefits or insurance expenses.
This is just the start to a trend of stores cutting over-head and moving to the digital market.
If you have ever thought about jumping into the digital market. This is the time. The potential for earnings are limitless. Thousand of jobs are available today. Just think of next year when there will be a 56% more stores available online. All most all of your top tier stores are available today at the touch of your fingers.
Pretty soon the digital market will become norm and everyone will be shopping from the comfort of their homes.
Many stores and companies are turning to the internet, to turn up their profits.
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As The Temperatures Start To Rise Above 100
As The Temperatures Start To Rise Above 100.
As the heat index rises we must stay cool and safe from Over-Exposure from the sun and Heat stroke.
Here are some simple things to remember.
- Never Leave any PERSON OR PET in a HOT CAR. Even with the windows down it is still too HOT for anything to survive when the cars temperature rises above 100 Degrees / 38 Celsius.
- Make sure you carry at least 1 gallon jug of water with you in the car. Just in case you get stuck on the highway you will have something to hydrate with.
- If you have pets “PLEASE provide them with ”SHADE” and “WATER”. I cannot express how important it is to care for your pets also.
- Temperatures are higher in most states from what is “NORM”.
Those who are at highest risk: include people 65 and older, children younger than two, and people with chronic diseases or mental illness. Closely monitor people who depend on you for their care. If you have elderly family members check in with them often to make sure they are properly hydrated and cool.
- Are they drinking enough water?
- Do they have access to air conditioning?
- Do they need help keeping cool?
Following protective actions to prevent illness or death:
- Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device during an extreme heat event.
- Don’t use the stove or oven to cook—it will make you and your house hotter.
- Even young and healthy people can get sick from the heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather:
- Drink more water than usual and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink more. Muscle cramping may be an early sign of heat-related illness.
- If you participate on a sports team that practices during hot weather protect yourself and look out for your teammates. Pace activity, Start activities slow and pick up the pace gradually.
- Contact your local health department or locate an air-conditioned shelter in your area. Air-conditioning is the number one protective factor against heat-related illness and death. If a home is not air-conditioned, people can reduce their risk for heat-related illness by spending time in public facilities that are air-conditioned, and using air conditioning in vehicles.
- Schedule outdoor activities carefully. Limit outdoor activity, especially midday when the sun is hottest.
- Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Wear and reapply sunscreen as indicated on the package.
- Take cool showers or baths to cool down.
- Check on a friend or neighbor and have someone do the same for you.
- Check the local news for health and safety updates.
Seek medical care immediately if you or anyone else has symptoms of heat-related illness.
MORE INFO FROM THE CDC
- Beat the Heat (When Working Outdoors) [5:30 minutes]
- Downloadable Extreme Heat Media Toolkit
- Extreme Heat and Your Health
- Frequently Asked Questions about Extreme Heat
- Heat and Athletes
- Heat and Infants and Children
- Heat and Low Income
- Heat Stress in the Elderly
- How to Stay Cool in Extreme Heat
- Prepare for Diabetes Care in Heat and Emergencies
- Protect Workers from Heat Stress
- Warning Signs and Symptoms of Heat-Related Illness
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Suspended Noah: Found to be using supplement to aid injuries
Suspended Noah: Found to be using supplement to aid injuries
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Joakim Noah was seeking help to overcome injuries that wrecked his first season in New York and turned to an over-the-counter supplement.
That decision “backfired,” Noah said Tuesday.
It led to a 20-game suspension for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy , preventing Noah from ending a disappointing year on a positive note.
“This was a tough moment, but I’m going to learn from it,” Noah said. “I tried to take a supplement to help me with everything I’ve gone through. I’ve gone through a lot of injuries, and I tried to take something to help me and it backfired.”
Noah returned to practice Tuesday following Feb. 27 surgery to remove a loose body from his left knee. The knee injury came after a hamstring injury he was trying to recover from around the All-Star break.
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NBA Injuries List March 28, 2017
NBA Injuries List March 28, 2017
| Atlanta Hawks | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/29/17 | Mike Dunleavy | SF | Ankle | Expected to be out until at least Apr 1 |
| 03/29/17 | Thabo Sefolosha | SF | Groin | Expected to be out until at least Apr 1 |
| 03/28/17 | Paul Millsap | PF | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Apr 2 |
| Boston Celtics | |||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return | |
| No injuries reported. | |||||
| Brooklyn Nets | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/29/17 | Quincy Acy | SF | Ankle | Expected to be out until at least Mar 30 |
| 03/29/17 | Joe Harris | SF | Shoulder | Expected to be out until at least Apr 1 |
| Charlotte Hornets | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/29/17 | Johnny O’Bryant | PF | Ankle | Expected to be out until at least Mar 31 |
| 03/29/17 | Ramon Sessions | PG | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Mar 31 |
| Chicago Bulls | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/27/17 | Cristiano Felicio | PF | Back | Game Time Decision |
| 03/17/17 | Dwyane Wade | SG | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least May 1 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/29/17 | Richard Jefferson | SF | Knee | Game Time Decision |
| 03/28/17 | Iman Shumpert | SG | Knee | Game Time Decision |
| 03/27/17 | Kyle Korver | SG | Foot | Expected to be out until at least Apr 2 |
| Dallas Mavericks | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/29/17 | Salah Mejri | C | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Mar 31 |
| 03/28/17 | Seth Curry | SG | Shoulder | Game Time Decision |
| Denver Nuggets | |||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return | |
| No injuries reported. | |||||
| Detroit Pistons | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/29/17 | Reggie Bullock | SF | Foot | Game Time Decision |
| 03/29/17 | Reggie Jackson | PG | Knee | Game Time Decision |
| Golden State Warriors | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/29/17 | Kevin Durant | SF | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Apr 8 |
| 03/29/17 | James McAdoo | SF | Head | Game Time Decision |
| Houston Rockets | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/29/17 | Montrezl Harrell | PF | Personal | Game Time Decision |
| 03/26/17 | Ryan Anderson | PF | Ankle | Expected to be out until at least Apr 9 |
| Indiana Pacers | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/29/17 | Al Jefferson | C | Ankle | Expected to be out until at least Apr 10 |
| 03/29/17 | Glenn Robinson III | SG | Calf | Expected to be out until at least Apr 10 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/27/17 | JJ Redick | SG | Ankle | Game Time Decision |
| 03/27/17 | Diamond Stone | C | Knee | Game Time Decision |
| Los Angeles Lakers | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/29/17 | Brandon Ingram | SF | Knee | Game Time Decision |
| 03/28/17 | Luol Deng | SF | Coach’s Decision | Out for the season |
| 03/28/17 | Timofey Mozgov | C | Coach’s Decision | Out for the season |
| Memphis Grizzlies | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/29/17 | Marc Gasol | C | Foot | Expected to be out until at least Mar 31 |
| 03/29/17 | JaMychal Green | PF | Shoulder | Game Time Decision |
| 03/19/17 | Chandler Parsons | SF | Knee | Out for the season |
| Miami Heat | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/25/17 | Dion Waiters | SG | Ankle | Expected to be out until at least Mar 31 |
| 03/12/17 | Josh McRoberts | PF | Foot | Expected to be out until at least Apr 1 |
| 01/05/17 | Justise Winslow | SF | Shoulder | Out for the season |
| 09/26/16 | Chris Bosh | PF | Calf | Out for the season |
| Milwaukee Bucks | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/29/17 | Michael Beasley | PF | Knee | Game Time Decision |
| 03/25/17 | John Henson | C | Thumb | Expected to be out until at least Apr 2 |
| 02/12/17 | Jabari Parker | PF | Knee | Out for the season |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/29/17 | Lance Stephenson | SG | Coach’s Decision | Game Time Decision |
| 03/21/17 | Nemanja Bjelica | PF | Foot | Out for the season |
| 02/04/17 | Zach LaVine | PG | Knee | Out for the season |
| 09/26/16 | Nikola Pekovic | C | Ankle | Out for the season |
| New Orleans Pelicans | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/24/17 | Omer Asik | C | Illness | Out for the season |
| 03/24/17 | Quincy Pondexter | SG | Knee | Out for the season |
| New York Knicks | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/29/17 | Joakim Noah | C | Suspension | Out for the season |
| 03/29/17 | Derrick Rose | PG | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Mar 31 |
| 03/29/17 | Lance Thomas | SF | Hip | Expected to be out until at least Mar 31 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | |||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return | |
| No injuries reported. | |||||
| Orlando Magic | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/28/17 | Jeff Green | PF | Back | Expected to be out until at least Mar 31 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/29/17 | Jerryd Bayless | PG | Wrist | Out for the season |
| 03/29/17 | Robert Covington | SF | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Mar 31 |
| 03/29/17 | Gerald Henderson | SG | Hip | Game Time Decision |
| 03/29/17 | Jahlil Okafor | C | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Mar 31 |
| 03/29/17 | Tiago Splitter | C | Calf | Game Time Decision |
| 03/28/17 | Sergio Rodriguez | PG | Hamstring | Expected to be out until at least Apr 4 |
| 03/07/17 | Ben Simmons | SF | Foot | Out for the season |
| 03/01/17 | Joel Embiid | C | Knee | Out for the season |
| Phoenix Suns | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/29/17 | Leandro Barbosa | SG | Hamstring | Game Time Decision |
| 03/29/17 | Devin Booker | SG | Ankle | Game Time Decision |
| 03/27/17 | Dragan Bender | PF | Ankle | Expected to be out until at least Apr 5 |
| 03/21/17 | Tyson Chandler | C | Rest | Out for the season |
| 03/18/17 | Brandon Knight | PG | Back | Out for the season |
| 03/16/17 | Eric Bledsoe | PG | Knee | Out for the season |
| Portland Trail Blazers | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/05/17 | Festus Ezeli | C | Knee | Out for the season |
| 03/02/17 | Ed Davis | PF | Shoulder | Out for the season |
| Sacramento Kings | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/29/17 | Arron Afflalo | SG | Personal | Expected to be out until at least Mar 31 |
| 03/29/17 | Kosta Koufos | C | Rest | Expected to be out until at least Mar 31 |
| 03/29/17 | Ty Lawson | PG | Quadriceps | Game Time Decision |
| 03/29/17 | Garrett Temple | SG | Rest | Expected to be out until at least Mar 31 |
| 03/27/17 | Malachi Richardson | SG | Hamstring | Out for the season |
| 01/20/17 | Rudy Gay | SF | Achilles | Out for the season |
| San Antonio Spurs | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/27/17 | Dejounte Murray | PG | Groin | Expected to be out until at least Apr 2 |
| Toronto Raptors | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 02/28/17 | Kyle Lowry | PG | Wrist | Expected to be out until at least Apr 1 |
| Utah Jazz | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
| 03/29/17 | Derrick Favors | PF | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Mar 31 |
| 03/29/17 | George Hill | PG | Groin | Expected to be out until at least Mar 31 |
| 03/29/17 | Raul Neto | PG | Groin | Expected to be out until at least Mar 31 |
| 03/28/17 | Gordon Hayward | SF | Quadriceps | Game Time Decision |
| Washington Wizards | ||||
| Updated | Player | Pos | Injury | Expected Return |
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Spinach Leaf Transformed Into Beating Human Heart Tissue
National Geographic By Delaney Chambers Published March 26, 2017
Using the plant like scaffolding, scientists built a mini version of a working heart, which may one day aid in tissue regeneration.
Photograph courtesy Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Scientists have found a way to use spinach to build working human heart muscle, potentially solving a long-standing problem in efforts to repair damaged organs.
Their study, published this month by the journal Biomaterials, offers a new way to grow a vascular system, which has been a roadblock for tissue engineering.
Scientists have already created large-scale human tissue in a lab using methods like 3D printing, but it’s been much harder to grow the small, delicate blood vessels that are vital to tissue health.
Picture of leaf before dye
Picture of a leaf after dye is infused into its veins
Transforming a Spinach Leaf Into Beating Human Heart Tissue
“The main limiting factor for tissue engineering … is the lack of a vascular network,” says study co-author Joshua Gershlak, a graduate student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts, in a video describing the study. “Without that vascular network, you get a lot of tissue death.”
One of the defining traits of a leaf is the branching network of thin veins that delivers water and nutrients to its cells. Now, scientists have used plant veins to replicate the way blood moves through human tissue. The work involves modifying a spinach leaf in the lab to remove its plant cells, which leaves behind a frame made of cellulose.
“Cellulose is biocompatible [and] has been used in a wide variety of regenerative medicine applications, such as cartilage tissue engineering, bone tissue engineering, and wound healing,” the authors write in their paper.
The team then bathed the remaining plant frame in live human cells, so that the human tissue grew on the spinach scaffolding and surrounded the tiny veins. Once they had transformed the spinach leaf into a sort of mini heart, the team sent fluids and microbeads through its veins to show that blood cells can flow through this system.
The eventual goal is to be able to replace damaged tissue in patients who have had heart attacks or who have suffered other cardiac issues that prevent their hearts from contracting. Like blood vessels, the veins in the modified leaves would deliver oxygen to the entire swath of replacement tissue, which is crucial in generating new heart matter.
The study team says the same methods could be used with different types of plants to repair a variety of tissues in the body. For instance, swapping out the cells in wood might one day help fix human bones.
We have a lot more work to do, but so far this is very promising,” study co-author Glenn Gaudette, also of WPI, says in a press statement. “Adapting abundant plants that farmers have been cultivating for thousands of years for use in tissue engineering could solve a host of problems limiting the field.”
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March Madness: North Carolina edges Kentucky on last-second shot
Kentucky on last-second shot
Published March 26, 2017 FoxNews.com
Kentucky guard Malik Monk (5) grabs a loose ball in front of North Carolina forward Luke Maye (32) in the first half of the South Regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 26, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Kentucky guard Malik Monk (5) grabs a loose ball in front of North Carolina forward Luke Maye (32) in the first half of the South Regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 26, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) (Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
North Carolina was denied a chance at the NCAA men’s basketball title by a last-second shot last year. This year, they’re going back to the Final Four with the help of a last-second shot of their own.
Sophomore reserve Luke Maye nailed a tie-breaking jumper with 0.3 seconds to go to lead the Tar Heels to a 75-73 victory over the Kentucky Wildcats in the South Regional Final Sunday evening in Memphis.
Maye’s heroics came seconds after Kentucky’s Malik Monk hit a three-pointer to tie the game at 73 with 7.2 seconds left. It was a dramtic ending to a breathtaking game between the top two seeds in the region.
Trailing 64-59, North Carolina went on a 12-0 run and led 71-64 with 54 seconds to go. Kentucky battled back, as Monk and freshman De’Aron Fox hit quick three-pointers to make the score 71-70.
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Cincinnati nightclub shooting: 1 dead, 15 people injured
Several unidentified shooters opened fire at a Cincinnati nightclub early Sunday, killing one person and wounding 15 others, officials said.
The shooters escaped the melee at club Cameo and they remained on the run Sunday.
“Several local men got into some type of dispute inside the bar and it escalated into shots being fired from several individuals,” Cincinnati Police Chief Eliot Isaac said during a Sunday news conference. “As a result there were 16 people that sustained gunshot injuries one of which is deceased. A total of 15 others that were injured, one in extremely critical condition.”
The man who was killed was named as 27-year-old Obryan Spikes. His family had been notified, Isaac said. Assistant Fire Chief Roy Winston said numerous other club-goers were injured fleeing the scene. “I’m confident that while our hearts are broken, that our spirit is not,” Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley said.
The nightclub employed off-duty police officers to patrol the parking lot, Isaac said, and individuals entering the club were routinely patted down and wanded. Despite the precautions, Isaac said “Several firearms were able to be brought inside the bar.”
The motive for the shooting remained unclear, but Assistant Police Chief Paul Neudigate said there was no indication the attack was terrorism related. The shooting occurred around 1:30 a.m., WLWT reported.
“We are in the middle of a very horrific situation that occurred at the nightclub with multiple victims,” Neudigate said. “It’s going to be a long night for our homicide units to investigate.”
The victims were taken to four area hospitals. Some drove themselves and others were taken by ambulance. WLWT reported at least one of the wounded was in critical condition at a hospital.
Capt. Kim Williams said authorities were not sure what prompted the shooting.
“Saturday night, it is a very young crowd,” Williams said. “We have had incidents here in the past, but this is by far the worst.”
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Moussa stuns in glamorous photo shoot amid rumors she’s dating NHL player
Moussa stuns in glamorous photo shoot amid rumors she’s dating NHL player
Fox News Published March 27, 2017
Christina El Moussa showed off a new side of herself.
The “Flip or Flop” star usually dresses casually on her HGTV show but the mom-of-two got dolled up for a new photo shoot.
The 33-year-old donned a fitted black Walter Mendez dress with a high neckline and gold detailing for the shoot.
“When I was asked by the super talented @damir_k to do a photoshoot you can bet I went for it,” El Moussa wrote on Instagram. She did not say what the shoot was for “@damir_k you are the best in the industry.
El Moussa’s sexy post comes amid rumors the reality star is dating NHL player Nate Thompson.
While a rep for El Moussa denies there is anything romantic between the “Flip or Flop” star and the Anaheim Ducks player, a source told Us Weekly “she’s very into him and it’s super new.”
March 12, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Nate Thompson (44) plays the puck against Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle (83) during the second period at Honda Center. (Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters)
The dating rumors started when the pair posed for a group photo at the Lady Ducks fashion show earlier this month.
El Moussa has dated family contractor Gary Anderson since splitting from her husband and business partner Tarek El Moussa this summer.
The single mom has also been making the news this past week after she posed for a photo shoot with her 6-year-old daughter, Taylor, in bikinis, and some celebrity-watchers slammed the “Flip or Flop” star for the pics calling them “completely inappropriate.”
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How to Open a Can of food in an Emergency
How to Open a Can of food in an Emergency
It’s 411 to your 911 situations. Getting stuck without a can opener is no problem when you know this little life hack survival trick. In minutes you can be enjoying your ravioli or tuna sandwich. It’s no joke when you are hungry and you forgot to put a can opener in your gear.
First video shows you how to open the can with a spoon. I tried this and it works. You might want to wear a pair of garden gloves to cushion your hand. Be very careful of sharp edges. Quarter way through the can I was really missing my P38 opener….
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Remember to stay calm in all emergency situations so you can think rationally. Make sure you have an emergency bag in your home and all vehicles. Check out our list of what you need in case of a disaster.
You don’t want to be caught by surprise in a disaster. Make sure you have at least the basic items. Flashlight, Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible), Extra batteries, First aid kit, Medications (7-day supply), Multi-purpose tool
Sanitation and personal hygiene items, Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies), Cell phone with chargers, Family and emergency contact information and good old Extra cash. Not your ATM or credit cards the machines may not be working.
Second video shows you how to open a can on the concrete. For me being a woman and older this was easier than the spoon trick.
It is always better to be prepared ahead of time.
Today we showed you two ways to open a can of food in case you can’t find your “John Wayne”. I always keep a “John Wayne”, P38 (military can opener) on my key ring, in the glove box of my car and a few in my survival gear. You do not want to starve while you wait out the disaster.
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SURPRISE!!! Battling Rattlesnakes at Bolsa Chica.
By LAYLAN CONNELLY March 19, 2017 Updated March 21, 2017 7:37 a.m.
Both males, they were intertwined in a dominance dance on a popular dirt trail along the Bolsa Chica wetlands in Huntington Beach on Friday afternoon, prompting onlookers to stop in their tracks and watch in awe at the National Geographic-worthy moment.
“It was pretty amazing. I’ve seen a lot of rattlesnakes, but never doing their ritual there,” said photographer Lance Lawson, who has been going to the wetlands for about 40 years.
Lawson was on the lookout for eagles and owls in the area, a popular spot for photographers looking to capture images of local wildlife near the northern end of the wetlands. He noticed two other photographers with their lenses focused on something interesting, so stopped to check it out.
And there they were, the snakes wrapping their slippery, slithering bodies around one another. Onlookers speculated the snakes were mating, but local expert Jason Magee, owner of OC Snake Removal in Laguna Niguel, said the photos show two males battling over dominance during breeding season.
“Likely there was an ovulating female nearby and the males picked up the scent and went into battle mode to determine who was more the dominant snake,” he said via e-mail. “The more dominant snake will be the breeding male. Very neat to see in the wild!”
Magee said the recent rains have made business busier than ever. During heavy downpours, he received a high volume of removal calls from rain pushing rattlesnakes out of their hibernation spots and into people’s homes, garages and yards.
“The rain has made habitat bloom and snakes’ prey abundant and healthy, in turn bringing more snakes out,” he wrote. “This year is gonna be a doozy.”
The two battling snakes continued for about 20 minutes, drawing the attention of about 20 other photographers who stopped to shoot.
“They were still real passive, they were not aggressive at all,” Lawson said.
At one point, another snake nonchalantly passed behind the intertwined duo. Magee said it was a San Diego Gopher Snake, based on the image.
Lawson said he stayed about 40 feet away to shoot the images. But when the snakes tired of the attention and ducked into nearby bushes, Lawson peeked down to see what they were up to. They continued to be engrossed in one another’s company.
“It was very unique, I’ve never seen anything like that,” he said. “It was kind of an eye-opener. I’ve gone there a lot, I’ve seen a couple snakes in the distance, but never on the trails.”
Rattlesnakes have a hemotoxic venom and are fairly docile and won’t strike without a reason. But they will aggressively defend themselves and can deliver a lethal bite if necessary. Most snake bites occur when snakes are undetected or being unprofessionally handled, according to Magee.
The California Poison Control System last year issued a reminder that rattlesnakes are more likely to be found along hiking trails with warm weather, and even baby rattlesnakes have dangerous venom. Most bites occur between April and October.
See all 6 photos click here Lawson
Tips for protecting against rattlesnakes
• Wear boots and long pants when hiking.
• Stay on trails when hiking, away from underbrush and tall weeds.
• Do not touch or disturb a snake, even if it appears dead.
• Carefully inspect logs or rocks before sitting on them.
• Never hike alone in remote areas.
• Teach children to respect snakes and to leave them alone.
Source: California Poison Control System / OC Register
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NYC Restaurants Using Radiation Detectors On Fish From Pacific
Chefs Say So Far So Good, But Will Remain Vigilant
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Could powerful radiation from those reactors in Japan be tainting the fish you’re eating here at home? While the government says no, some restaurant owners aren’t taking any chances.
At Le Bernardin in Manhattan fish is a way of life.
“Well our fish is the freshest, of course, and it comes from the best,” owner Eric Ripert told CBS 2’s Kristin Thorne.
But celebrity owner Ripert said he’s making sure of it. He’s testing every single piece of fish that comes through his door for radiation.
“Some of our clients started asking us some questions and they were concerned,” Ripert said.
The concern is over radiation in the Pacific Ocean. A leak in one of the nuclear reactors in tsunami-ravaged Japan has spewed tons of radioactive material into the ocean. The Food & Drug Administration is testing all fish that comes into the United States and so far they say they haven’t found any contamination. Neither has Ripert.
“For a week now we are using it on all products that come to the restaurant and so far it’s absolutely zero radiation,” Ripert said.
So the radiation tester is really very easy to use. They take it and they run it along the surface of the fish.
There’s no radiation tester at the Lobster Place in Chelsea Market, but manager Davis Herron said he’s sure his fish is radiation-free. “We deal will suppliers that we trust and we know,” Herron said.
David Wallis of the West Village said he isn’t worried. Thorne caught up with him just as he was about to dig into his Chesapeake soft shell crab roll. “We’re good. I don’t think it’s gotten to the Chesapeake yet,” Wallis said.
Debbie Cersosimo of West Hartford, Conn., said she’s just going to avoid fish for a while. “You get enough radiation in everything else. You go through exams and stuff like that. No thanks,” she said.
While there’s no immediate concern for our food supply, all eyes are on Japan as the situation continues to unfold.
Chefs Thorne spoke to said if you’re concerned about your fish, you should ask a restaurant or grocery store staff where the fish came from.
California has eight monitoring stations for radiation in addition to the Environmental Protection Agency’s air-monitoring sites. The public will be updated about radiation levels, officials said.
My question is, as it should be for everyone. Is it “SAFE” to Eat the Fish from the “PACIFIC OCEAN”?
On a national level, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is collecting information on all food products regulated by the agency that are exported to the U.S. from Japan, the FDA said. This is being done so that the agency can evaluate whether these products will pose a risk to consumers in the future. Get ready now…–> Survival Equipment for the Family
The FDA is not concerned about the safety of food products from Japan that have already been distributed, the agency said. The FDA already screens imports and is monitoring for any trace of increased radiation in imported products.
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World’s Largest Wave Was 62.3-Foot Surge in Atlantic: Scientists
The largest wave ever recorded was a six-story monster in the North Atlantic Ocean, scientists have revealed.
A World Meteorological Organization (WMO) expert committee found data from a buoy between Iceland and the U.K.
Scientists attributed the 62.3-foot surge to a “very strong cold front, which produced winds of up to 43.8 knots [50.4 miles per hour] over the area” on Feb. 4, 2013.
The previous record of 59.96 feet was measured on December 8, 2007, also in the North Atlantic.
The WMO Commission for Climatology’s Extremes Evaluation Committee classified it as “the highest significant wave height as measured by a buoy.”
The committee consisted of scientists from Great Britain, Canada, the U.S. and Spain.
“This is the first time we have ever measured a wave of 19 meters. It is a remarkable record,” WMO Assistant Secretary-General Wenjian Zhang said. “It highlights the importance of meteorological and ocean observations and forecasts to ensure the safety of the global maritime industry and to protect the lives of crew and passengers on busy shipping lanes.”
Wave height is defined as the distance from the crest of one wave to the trough of the next. The highest waves typically occur in the North Atlantic, because wind circulation patterns and atmospheric pressure in winter leads to intense extra-tropical storms.
Waves are created by wind energy being transferred onto the water. Large waves occur when strong winds hit the ocean and then the water travels over large distances, growing in size.
Because of this, the area from the Grand Banks underwater plateaus off the Canadian coast around Newfoundland to south of Iceland and to the west coast of the U.K. are prime locations for giant waves.
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WARNING: Hiroshima killed thousands, Fukushima will and has Killed “MILLIONS” (video 2)
Fukushima reaches US shores. #2
West Coast officials, Obama: Don’t worry about radiation risk in U.S. By Elizabeth Landau, CNN March 18, 2011 8:38 a.m. EDT
(CNN) — Instead of worrying about the unlikely event of harmful radiation drifting from Japan, Californians should focus on preparing for earthquakes and other emergencies common in their own state, officials said.
Radiation from the tsunami-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan will dissipate over the more than 5,000 miles separating it from California, but eventually it may be detected in small, non-harmful amounts, said Dr. Howard Backer, interim director of the state Department of Public Health.
“We do not anticipate any amounts of radiation that will cause any health effects,” Backer said Thursday.
In Washington, President Barack Obama went further in telling Americans not to worry.
There has been no detection of elevated levels of radiation on the West Coast, and experts say there is no way to predict how long it would take for radiation drifts to cross the Pacific. Even if that happens, the amount may be too small to be detected, experts said.
Because of the way the radiation would likely travel, it would take “days” to reach the United States, and would probably first be detected in Alaska.
“There’s no marker that we can follow to know if any minimal radiation reaches the West Coast,” Backer said.
Meanwhile, some drugstores in California are running out of potassium iodide, which prevents some of radioactive iodine’s harm to the thyroid. State health officials don’t know how many people are preventatively taking potassium iodide, but they strongly discourage taking the medicine. It carries its own side effects, especially for people who have allergies to iodine, shellfish or who have thyroid problems.
Potassium iodide is part of the planning in communities around nuclear power plants in the state of California, in case of emergency, but will not be necessary in the U.S. for radiation from Japan, Backer said.
Rather than going out and getting potassium iodide, Backer said, Californians should buy a three- to five-day supply of food and water so that when their earthquake-prone state has its next temblor, they can be self-sufficient.
California has eight monitoring stations for radiation in addition to the Environmental Protection Agency’s air-monitoring sites. The public will be updated about radiation levels, officials said.
And although radiation may get into ocean water drifting from Japan, there are no concerns about surfers or bathers at California’s beaches, said Dr. Jonathan Fielding, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The radiation will disperse so quickly that there will not be a significant increase of radioactive material in seafood either, Backer said. WHAT WILL YOU EAT? click hereOn a national level, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is collecting information on all food products regulated by the agency that are exported to the U.S. from Japan, the FDA said. This is being done so that the agency can evaluate whether these products will pose a risk to consumers in the future. Get ready now…–> Survival Equipment for the Family
The FDA is not concerned about the safety of food products from Japan that have already been distributed, the agency said. The FDA already screens imports and is monitoring for any trace of increased radiation in imported products.
“The biggest health impact is the psychological impact,” Fielding said.
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WARNING: The Threat of Fukushima is more evident today in 2016 (VIDEO 3)
Fukushima reaches US shores. #3
Radiation from Japan’s 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster has apparently traveled across the Pacific.
Researchers reported that radioactive matter — in the form of an isotope known as cesium-134 — was collected in seawater samples from Tillamook Bay and Gold Beach in Oregon. The levels were extremely low, however, and don’t pose a threat to humans or the environment.
But cesium-134 is the fingerprint of Fukushima due to its short half-life of two years, meaning the level is cut in half every two years.
“It [cesium-134] disappears much more quickly,” said Dr. Kathryn A. Higley, the head of the School of Nuclear Science and Engineering at Oregon State University.
Cesium-137 has a 30-year half-life. Particles from Chernobyl, nuclear weapons tests, and discharge from other nuclear power plants are still detectable — in small, harmless amounts.
While this is the first time cesium-134 has been detected on US shores, Higley said “really tiny quantities” have previously been found in albacore tuna.
The Oregon samples were collected by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in January and February. Each sample measured 0.3 becquerels, a unit of radioactivity, per cubic meter of cesium-134 — significantly lower than the 50 million becquerels per cubic meter measured in Japan after the disaster.
But those levels have already dropped enough that Japanese fisheries have started to discuss reopening, said Higley.
Cesium-134 was first detected in North America off the shores off Canada in September 2015. One sockeye salmon from a lake in British Columbia tested positive in November, according to the Fukushima InFORM project. The level was “more than 1,000 times lower the action level set by Health Canada,” according to the Statesman Journal.
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InFORM — a coalition of scientific and nonprofit organizations, including Woods Hole — has been tracking the course of the radiation plume across the Pacific. They suspect a rise in levels over the coming year, but Ken Buesseler, a chemical oceanographer at Woods Hole, told the Statesman Journal that not even the peak would be a health concern.
Ultimately, the samples helped scientists determine that any more radiation from Fukushima would take between four and five years to reach the West Coast. By Lauren Tousignant December 9, 2016 | 3:01pm | Updated December 9, 2016 | 4:24pm
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RECALL: Cuisinart Food Processor Blade
RECALL: Cuisinart Food Processor Blade
Recall Summary Review
Name of product:
Cuisinart® food processors
Hazard:
The food processor’s riveted blade can crack over time and small, metal pieces of the blade can break off into the processed food. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy:
Consumer Contact:
Cuisinart toll-free at 877-339-2534 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday or online at www.cuisinart.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information on the voluntary recall.
Units:
About 8 million (in addition, about 300,000 were sold in Canada)
Description:
This recall involves the riveted blades in Cuisinart food processors with model numbers that begin with the following: CFP-9, CFP-11, DFP-7, DFP-11, DFP-14, DLC-5, DLC-7, DLC-8, DLC-10, DLC-XP, DLC-2007, DLC-2009, DLC-2011, DLC-2014, DLC-3011, DLC-3014, EV-7, EV-10, EV-11, EV-14, KFP-7 and MP-14. The model number is located on the bottom of the food processor. The blades have four rivets and are silver-colored stainless steel and have a beige plastic center hub. Only food processors with four rivets in the blades are included in this recall. Cuisinart is printed on the front and on the bottom of the food processors.
Incidents/Injuries:
Conair has received 69 reports of consumers finding broken pieces of the blade in processed food, including 30 reports of mouth lacerations or tooth injuries.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the food processor’s riveted blade and contact Cuisinart for a free replacement blade.
Sold At:
Department, gourmet and specialty stores nationwide and on various websites from July 1996 through December 2015 for between $100 and $350.
Distributor(s):
Conair Corp., of Stamford, Conn., owner of the Cuisinart brand
Manufactured In:
China
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WARNING: Hawaiian residents “FISHING THE WATERS”
WARNING: Hawaiian residents “FISHING THE WATERS”
Fukushima reaches US shores. #4
On 5 July 2012, the Japanese National Diet-appointed Fukushima Nuclear Accident Independent Investigation Commission (NAIIC) submitted its inquiry report to the Japanese Diet.[40] The Commission found the nuclear disaster was “manmade”, that the direct causes of the accident were all foreseeable prior to 11 March 2011. The report also found that the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant was incapable of withstanding the earthquake and tsunami. TEPCO, the regulatory bodies (NISA and NSC) and the government body promoting the nuclear power industry (METI), all failed to correctly develop the most basic safety requirements—such as assessing the probability of damage, preparing for containing collateral damage from such a disaster, and developing evacuation plans for the public in the case of a serious radiation release. Meanwhile, the government-appointed Investigation Committee on the Accident at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Stations of Tokyo Electric Power Company submitted its final report to the Japanese government on 23 July 2012.[41] A separate study by Stanford researchers found that Japanese plants operated by the largest utility companies were particularly unprotected against potential tsunami.[6]
In 2013, the World Health Organization (WHO) indicated that the residents of the area who were evacuated were exposed to low amounts of radiation and that radiation-induced health impacts are likely to be low.[31][32] In particular, the 2013 WHO report predicts that for evacuated infant girls, their 0.75% pre-accident lifetime risk of developing thyroid cancer is calculated to be increased to 1.25% by being exposed to radioiodine, with the increase being slightly less for males.
The risks from a number of additional radiation-induced cancers are also expected to be elevated due to exposure caused by the other low boiling point fission products that were released by the safety failures. The single greatest increase is for thyroid cancer, but in total, an overall 1% higher lifetime risk of developing cancers of all types, is predicted for infant females, with the risk slightly lower for males, making both some of the most radiation-sensitive groups.[32] Along with those within the womb, which the WHO predicted, depending on their gender, to have the same elevations in risk as the infant groups.[33]
A screening program a year later in 2012 found that more than a third (36%) of children in Fukushima Prefecture have abnormal growths in their thyroid glands.[34] As of August 2013, there have been more than 40 children newly diagnosed with thyroid cancer and other cancers in Fukushima prefecture as a whole.
In 2015, the number of thyroid cancers or detections of developing thyroid cancers numbered 137.[35] However whether these incidences of cancer are elevated above the rate in un-contaminated areas and therefore were due to exposure to nuclear radiation is unknown at this stage.
Data from the Chernobyl accident showed that an unmistakable rise in thyroid cancer rates following the disaster in 1986 only began after a cancer incubation period of 3–5 years,[36] however whether this data can be directly compared to the Fukushima nuclear disaster is still yet to be determined.[37]
A survey by the newspaper Mainichi Shimbun computed that of some 300,000 people who evacuated the area, approximately 1,600 deaths related to the evacuation conditions, such as living in temporary housing and hospital closures have occurred as of August 2013, a number comparable to the 1,599 deaths directly caused by the earthquake and tsunami in the Fukushima Prefecture in 2011. With the exact cause of the majority of these evacuation related deaths not being specified, as according to the municipalities, that would hinder application for condolence money compensation[38][39] by the relatives of the deceased.
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What you Need to Survive a Disaster
Be Prepared for an Emergency.
Being prepared means being equipped with the proper supplies you may need in the event of an emergency or disaster. Keep your supplies in an easy-to-carry emergency preparedness kit that you can use at home or take with you in case you must evacuate.
At a minimum, you should have the basic supplies listed below:
Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home).
Flashlight [Available on the Red Cross Store]
Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible) [Available on the Red Cross Store]
Extra batteries
First aid kit [Available on the Red Cross Store]
Medications (7-day supply) and medical items
Multi-purpose tool
Sanitation and personal hygiene items
Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
Cell phone with chargers
Family and emergency contact information
Extra cash
Emergency blanket [Available on the Red Cross Store]
Map(s) of the area
Get Prepared this Season
Consider the needs of all family members and add supplies to your kit. Suggested items to help meet additional needs are:Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc)
Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
Games and activities for children
Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)
Two-way radios
Extra set of car keys and house keys
Manual can opener
Additional supplies to keep at home or in your survival kit based on the types of disasters common to your area:Whistle
N95 or surgical masks
Matches
Rain gear
Towels
Work gloves
Tools/supplies for securing your home
Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes
Plastic sheeting
Duct tape
Scissors
Household liquid bleach
Entertainment items
Blankets, pillows, sheets
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Rodrigo Duterte: Donald Trump Endorsed Deadly War on Drugs as ‘The Right Way’ — TIME
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said U.S. President-elect Donald Trump commended him in a phone call for conducting his brutal war on drugs “the right way.” The two leaders spoke by phone on Friday, and Duterte relayed their conversation to reporters on Saturday, the New York Times reported. “He wishes me well, too, in my campaign,…
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I pray for the Families. Officials Fear Up to 40 Dead After Fire at Oakland Warehouse Party — TIME
Officials Fear Up to 40 Dead After Fire at Oakland Warehouse Party
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area say they are prepared to deal with up to 40 deaths after a fire broke out at a warehouse party in Oakland, California. Alameda County Sheriff’s Sgt. Ray Kelly says Saturday that nine people are confirmed dead, and that he expects that number to…
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You’re helping her? “I’m going to kill you”
Good Samaritan shot while aiding a dying woman.
The Washington Post By Cleve R. Wootson Jr.
Daniel Wesley pulled on a pair of gloves and searched for the woman’s bullet wounds, looking for the best place to apply pressure.
The 17-year-old didn’t have his EMT certification yet, but in the critical moments after authorities say April Peck was shot by her boyfriend on Sunday, Wesley was all she had.
Before the teen could do more, Peck’s boyfriend came roaring back in a Chevy Malibu.
“If you help her, I’m going to kill you,” he said, according to Wesley’s mother, who spoke to the Advocate, a newspaper based in Baton Rouge.
The boyfriend, Terrell Walker, rammed the car into Wesley, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. The car pushed him into the side of an arriving ambulance, shattering his arm and snapping his femur, according to a GoFundMe page set up by his family.
Injured, Wesley crawled to the median. Investigators say Walker pointed his gun and shot the teen twice.
Walker also fired at the ambulance’s crew, but didn’t hit them, before getting in the car and peeling off.
Video still of Daniel Wesley, who was shot trying to help a woman.First responder’s ultimately sorted out the injured. Peck, a 30-year-old mother of two, was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she died. Watch the video
Wesley, a senior at Central High School, was taken there, too, and went through two surgeries in three days.
[A good Samaritan helped a woman who was being beaten in a parking lot. Now he’s dead.]
The paramedics weren’t injured. Mike Chustz, a spokesman for East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services, said they were barely out of their ambulance when the Malibu crushed Wesley into it. They had been flagged down by a motorist about an injured woman in the street and initially thought they were on their way to help an injured pedestrian.
“It was totally unexpected,” Chustz told The Washington Post. “They all did whatever they could to seek shelter to try to put some distance between them.”
Walker was gone when deputies arrived, but investigators initiated a manhunt.
They saw him walking on Blue Bonnet Boulevard near Interstate 10 and approached.
According to CBS affiliate WAFB, the deputies ordered Walker to put his hands up. He pulled out a handgun instead.
They “exchanged gunfire striking the suspect who was later pronounced dead,” according to a news release from the sheriff’s office.
Louisiana State Police are investigating the officer-involved shooting.
Walker, a felon who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in 1992 and to possession of a firearm by a felon 14 years later, had a tumultuous relationship with Peck, according to the Advocate. Walker was frequently jealous and often violent, family members told the newspaper. But the couple’s separations never lasted.
[A ‘Good Samaritan’ saw a deputy being attacked by a Florida man so he fatally shot the assailant]
Peck had gotten a restraining order against him two weeks ago, the newspaper reported, but they continued to see each other. He used her Chevy Malibu to commute to his job and had picked her up from work a half-hour before shooting her and hurling her into the street.
Wesley found her there a little later. He was headed home after leaving the Mall of Louisiana.
Photo: WAFB
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The impact producer — The Research Whisperer
The #ImpactAgenda is upon us. Every government funding agency I know is looking for impact outside the academic sphere. So, I’ve been thinking about impact a lot lately. One of the best ways to learn how to do things better is to look at how they’re done in an allied industry. The best example of […]
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The US government is doing everything it can to sweep this whole Standing Rock thing under the rug.
Welcome To America – A Poem for Standing Rock
Published on Oct 31, 2016
Welcome to America
Home of the brave
Where they imported humans to act as their slaves
Where the originals here were Native American
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12 Ways to Be an Effective Ally at Standing Rock
By Liam Purvis on Thursday November 3rd, 2016
Important Tips for Non-Natives Who Want to Support Standing Rock
A brief disclaimer: As a relatively young white man, I am not an expert in white allyship for native causes, and am in no way a spokesperson for any indigenous movement. I was inspired to write this piece only because of painful mistakes I have witnessed continuously repeated in native spaces by people like me. In fact, virtually all the actions one can unintentionally take to hamper indigenous movements, I have personally committed. I am writing this so that others can avoid common pitfalls and step into what I see as effective allyship within native movements. READ MORE
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The Whole World is Watching, Pray with Standing Rock 2
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Standing Rock Drone Footage Looks Bad, So Government Bans It
The US government is doing everything it can to sweep this whole Standing Rock thing under the rug. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian, hosts of The Young Turks, break it down. Tell us what you think in the comment section below. http://tytnetwork.com/join
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The Whole World is Watching, Pray with Standing Rock
The Whole World is Watching, Pray with Standing Rock
The word ‘prayer’ is a native led request. Standing Rock is a prayer camp. You can pray in whatever way is appropriate for you. You don’t have to be religious. Just pray. It’s about protecting Mother Earth and every living being.
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Rescuers reportedly pull survivor from deadly plane crash
Rescuers reportedly pull survivor from deadly plane crash
6 hours ago … Raw video: Workers tend to person found in wreckage after plane crashed killing dozens in Colombia.
Colombia plane crash: 75 dead, 6th survivor found
Posted: Nov 29, 2016 5:15 AM HST
Updated: Nov 29, 2016 5:15 AM HST
By CNN
Investigators combing the wreckage of a charter plane that crashed in Colombia found a sixth survivor under the aircraft’s fuselage Tuesday morning, officials said. Video from the scene showed rescuers carrying a man on a stretcher away from the crash site.
At least 75 people were killed in the deadly crash, Medellin Mayor Federico Gutiérrez said. Passengers on the charter flight included players from the Brazilian soccer team Chapecoense, who were on their way to Colombia to compete in the first leg of the South American Cup finals. More than 20 journalists were also aboard the aircraft.
Rescuers search the wreckage of the charter plane Tuesday in mountains outside Medellin, Columbia. The Avro RJ85 was en route Monday night from Santa Cruz, Bolivia, to Medellin when it crashed near Rionegro, Colombia, civil aviation officials said. Nine crew members were also on board.
The plane declared an emergency between the municipalities of La Ceja and La Union, according to Colombian aviation officials. The crash occurred in an area called Cerro El Gordo near Medellin, officials said.
At least three soccer players, two crew members and one journalist survived, authorities said. Among them: defender Alan Luciano Ruschel. In an Instagram post, Ruschel’s wife said he was hospitalized in stable condition. “We are praying for everyone who has not yet been rescued, and for their families,” Amanda Ruschel wrote. “It is a complicated and difficult situation. Only God can give us strength.”
What happened?
The plane took off from Bolivia’s Viru Viru International Airport at 6:18 p.m. local time, according to air controller Manuel Palamas.
Medical staff members wait for survivors of the crashed plane Tuesday at a hospital near Medellin. Officials didn’t specify what happened to the plane but said the wounded were being transported to medical centers.
Images of the crash show what appear to be damaged parts of the plane. The aviation department’s statement said that passengers belonged to the Chapecoense team. Tattered debris emblazoned with the club’s logo was photographed at the crash site. READ MORE AT CNN
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Infant Ejected During Crash in Arkansas Found Safe in Storm Drain
It’s a story of survival that’s amazed even seasoned firefighters — an infant ejected during a car crash ends up in a storm drain, 25-feet away. She is found alive, reaching up to rescuers and with only a scratch on her forehead.That’s the scene that unfolded Friday night along Interstate 30 in Texarkana, Arkansas after a truck apparently sideswiped a car, officials told CNN affiliate KSLA.
The family vehicle flipped over and the 8-month old girl was ejected. Survivors looked for her but could not find her.
Rescuers arrived and scoured the area and zeroed in on a patch of hay in the median after hearing a sound.
To their amazement, searchers found the infant inside a storm drain — more than two dozen feet from the roadway.
“The baby … was sitting up and looking up at us waiting for us to pull her out,” Texarkana firefighter Josh Moore said.
“Some kind of divine intervention”?
Authorities think she rolled down a hill to the drain. It took three firefighters to get her out. She had a minor injury.
“There had to be some kind of divine intervention for her to end up being OK,” Moore told the affiliate.
The child was taken to a hospital along with four other people in the car. All have been released except for the driver who is still recovering.
“So many times, we go out and things aren’t OK…and just during the holidays here to have a positive just feels good,” fellow rescuer Texarkana Fire Capt. Charlie Smith said.
Police confirmed to KSLA the child was not properly restrained in the car seat at the time of the accident and that the car seat was also not properly installed, but no citation was issued.
The driver of the truck was cited for an improper and unsafe lane change.
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