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"Doug Ferguson",
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] | 2016-08-29T06:49:59 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fsports%2Fgolf%2FReed-wins-Barclays--Ryder-Cup-spot-14963310.json | http://journalgazette.net/assets/13249029/14963316.jpg | en | null | Reed wins Barclays, Ryder Cup spot | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – Patrick Reed picked up two victories in one day. He won The Barclays to assure himself a clear shot at the $10 million bonus in the FedEx Cup, and he easily secured a spot on his second straight U.S. Ryder Cup team.
Rickie Fowler, with a surprising meltdown, walked away empty from Bethpage Black.
Reed overcame an early two-shot deficit and built a big enough lead on the back nine that some nervous shots and sloppy play didn’t keep him from winning for the first time since the 2015 opener at Kapalua. A bogey on the final hole gave him a 1-under 70 and a one-shot victory over Sean O’Hair and Emiliano Grillo.
“It’s just been great to finally be able to close one off,” Reed said.
Fowler still hasn’t won in four tries as a 54-hole leader on the PGA Tour, and this one might sting. He was still in contention, two shots behind with four holes to play, and at least figured to have one of the eight automatic spots on the Ryder Cup team locked up. Fowler needed to finish third to move past Zach Johnson into the eighth spot in the U.S. standings, and he was two shots clear of O’Hair and Grillo.
His tee shot into deep rough left of the 15th fairway led to bogey. From more rough on the 16th, he went into a bunker and took two shots to reach the green, making a double bogey. After a 20-foot birdie putt kept alive his hopes, he promptly found more rough on the 18th hole and finished with a bogey for a 74.
Fowler tied for seventh and moved up one spot to No. 11 in the standings.
“I wasn’t trying to get a decent finish,” Fowler said. “I was trying to win.”
Fowler still has a reasonable chance to be at Hazeltine on Sept. 30 for the Ryder Cup because Davis Love III doesn’t make his three captain’s picks until after the next two FedEx Cup playoff events. The fourth pick will be after the Tour Championship, so that’s another month to audition.
Reed, who finished at 9-under 275, wasn’t the only player who felt like a big winner.
O’Hair was among five players who moved into the top 100 in the FedEx Cup, advancing to the next playoff event at the TPC Boston that starts Friday. And he made a big move, closing with a 66 to tie for second. That moved him all the way up to No. 15, assuring two more playoff events and giving O’Hair a good shot at staying in the top 30 who qualify for the finale at the Tour Championship.
Grillo birdied the final hole for a 69 and moved to No. 6.
Defending champion Jason Day struggled all week with his accuracy and had to settle for a 69, tying for fourth with Gary Woodland (69) and Adam Scott (71).
Reed had gone 55 tournaments worldwide since starting 2015 with a victory at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions. A bogey on the par-3 third hole put him two shots behind Fowler, but not for long. Reed made three birdies on the next four holes to tie for the lead, and he seized control early on the back nine.
Fowler missed the 11th fairway and ended his streak of 55 consecutive holes without a bogey, losing the lead in the process. Reed holed a 12-foot birdie putt on the next hole for a two-shot lead, and Fowler never got any closer.
Sung Kang matched the course record with a 64 to move from No. 122 to No. 88. John Huh, Tyrone Van Aswegan and Derek Fathauer also moved into the top 100, while Shane Lowry, Peter Malnati, Robert Streb, Lucas Glover and Jonas Blixt fell out and ended their season. | http://www.journalgazette.net/sports/golf/Reed-wins-Barclays--Ryder-Cup-spot-14963310 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/acf85a9316b7ef00222597b14a61e5dc3b66a5c7417f0200b829dab369403207.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T04:48:50 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fsports%2Fprofessional%2Fnfl%2FJosh-Gordon-shines-in-preseason-debut-for-Browns-230ab9e2.json | http://journalgazette.net/assets/13245661/73ccafc37b0041fda3071033fac8b07d.jpg | en | null | Josh Gordon shines in preseason debut for Browns | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | TAMPA, Fla. – Josh Gordon showed why the Cleveland Browns are so happy to have him back on the field.
The talented receiver with a history of suspensions for drug violations caught everything thrown his way in his preseason debut Friday night, scoring on a 43-yard reception and also hauling in another pass from Robert Griffin III for a 44-yard gain that led to a first quarter field goal in a 30-13 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Jameis Winston threw for 259 yards and two touchdowns in one half of work for the Bucs, who achieved an objective of starting faster on offense than they did the previous two weeks.
Griffin completed 8 of 14 passes for 119 yards, one TD and no interceptions before being replaced by Josh McCown at the start of the third quarter. Gordon was only targeted twice and finished with 87 yards receiving, both his catches coming when he beat cornerback Brent Grimes, one of Tampa Bay's key offseason acquisitions.
Gordon, whose preseason debut was delayed by a quadriceps injury, hadn't played since December 2014. He was suspended all of last season for violating the NFL's policy on substance abuse, and won't be eligible for the first four games of this regular season.
A Pro Bowl selection in 2013 when he had 87 catches for 1,646 yards and nine TDs, Gordon has been the subject of trade speculation during training camp. Although the Browns have said they're not interested in moving him, and Gordon has said he wants to remain in Cleveland, club executive Sashi Brown said Thursday that like any player, there is a price for the 25-year-old receiver, who has been suspended for 27 of the last 32 games.
The NFL Network reported Friday that price is a "second-rounder and more."
BIG PLAY DUO
Tampa Bay's Mike Evans had five receptions for 115 yards, including a 34-yard TD from Winston, who completed 16 of 25 passes in what likely was his final tuneup for the regular season.
ROOKIE WATCH
Browns: First-round draft pick WR Corey Coleman played after sitting out the first preseason games with a sore hamstring.
Buccaneers: Struggling K Roberto Aguayo rebounded from missing three kicks in the first two weeks of the preseason, booting field goals of 48, 21 and 27 yards and making all three of his extra points. The second-round draft pick missed an extra point at Philadelphia two weeks ago, then failed to convert a pair of field goals against Jacksonville. He had a rough week in practice, too, missing two field goals and getting booed by fans attending a Browns-Bucs joint practice.
POSITION BATTLES
Browns: CB Jamar Taylor, who has replaced Tramon Williams as a starter, got spun around in coverage on Evans' TD catch.
Buccaneers: LG Josh Allen and RG Evan Smith filled in for starters Kevin Pamphile and Ali Marpet, who did not dress.
NEW LOOK
The Buccaneers unveiled six new video boards with a total display area of 28,416 square feet, which the team says is the third largest in the NFL. The Hall of Fame Club, a premium seating area located on the suite level of Raymond James Stadium, also made its debut.
INJURY UPDATE:
Browns: In addition to Gordon (quad) and Coleman, CB Joe Haden (ankle surgery) made his preseason debut; CB Tramon Williams (toe) did not dress; C Cameron Erving (ankle), played after being hurt during Wednesday's joint practice; CB Justin Gilbert (concussion) and WR Marlon Moore (hip) left the game in the second quarter.
Buccaneers: WR Donteea Dye suffered a hamstring injury in the first quarter and did not return; LB Daryl Smith, TE Luke Stocker, DT Clinton McDonald and reserve RB Mike James did not dress.
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AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP_NFL | http://www.journalgazette.net/sports/professional/nfl/Josh-Gordon-shines-in-preseason-debut-for-Browns-230ab9e2 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/ca93a0fa8a7032cae298cb2c6665e5eea18eab2ad01b9dcfca95d838038df823.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T14:49:56 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fblog%2Fthe-scoop%2FParkview-Heart-Institute-receives-Beacon-Award-for-Excellence-for-exceptional-patient-care--healthy-work-environment.json | http://journalgazette.net/assets/13250102/Beacon-Award_w1200.jpg | en | null | Parkview Heart Institute receives Beacon Award for Excellence for exceptional patient care, healthy work environment | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | The following was released on Monday, August 29, 2016 by Parkview Health:
FORT WAYNE, IND. (August 29, 2016) - The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently awarded the Inpatient Cardiac Unit at Parkview Heart Institute with a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence, which recognizes caregivers who successfully improve patient outcomes and align practices with the AACN's Healthy Work Environment Standards.
The silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence earned by the Parkview Heart Institute signifies continuous learning and effective systems to achieve optimal patient care. The Parkview Heart Institute earned the award by meeting the following evidence-based award criteria: Leadership structures and systems; appropriate staffing and staff engagement; effective communication, knowledge management, learning and development; evidence-based practice and processes; and outcome measurement.
"Providing excellent care to every person every day is at the forefront of our mission," said Michael GeRue, chief operating officer, Parkview Heart Institute, and senior vice president of cardiovascular services, Parkview Health. "The everyday practices recognized by the AACN show that our caregivers are both invested in that mission and dedicated to providing the quality care that the community has come to expect from Parkview."
According to nurse leaders on the unit, the AACN highlighted several practices within the Parkview Heart Institute as exceeding the standards and significantly impacting patient care, including:
* Co-worker involvement in the selection and on-boarding of new nurses
* Formal structures and processes that support a healthy work environment and ensure effective and respectful information sharing among patients, families, and health care teams
* Hardwiring quality-care practices into the unit that support Parkview's mission
* A structured and multi-faceted system for providing on-going staff education
"The Beacon Award for Excellence recognizes caregivers in stellar units whose consistent and systematic approach to evidence-based care optimizes patient outcomes. Units that receive this national recognition serve as role models to others on their journey to excellent patient and family care," said AACN President Clareen Wiencek, RN, PhD, ACNP, ACHPN.
About the Beacon Award for Excellence
Established in 2003, the Beacon Award for Excellence offers a road map to help guide exceptional care through improved outcomes and greater overall patient satisfaction. U.S. or Canadian units where patients receive their principal nursing care after hospital admission qualify for this excellence award. Units that receive the Beacon Award for Excellence meet criteria in six categories: leadership structures and systems; appropriate staffing and staff engagement; effective communication, knowledge management, learning and development; evidence-based practice and processes; and outcome measurement. To learn more, visit www.aacn.org/beacon or call 800-899-2226.
About the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Founded in 1969 and based in Aliso Viejo, Calif., the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is the largest specialty nursing organization in the world. AACN joins together the interests of more than 500,000 acute and critical care nurses and claims more than 235 chapters worldwide. The organization's vision is to create a healthcare system driven by the needs of patients and their families in which acute and critical care nurses make their optimal contribution. To learn more about AACN, visit www.aacn.org, connect with the organization on Facebook at www.facebook.com/aacnface or follow AACN on Twitter at www.twitter.com/aacnme. | http://www.journalgazette.net/blog/the-scoop/Parkview-Heart-Institute-receives-Beacon-Award-for-Excellence-for-exceptional-patient-care--healthy-work-environment | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/f6ab0c50591ae7f124733c91696cb7cfbd94f633f01fa45c3e6f29c8f87b1f77.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T06:49:22 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fsports%2Fprofessional%2Fmlb%2FDiamondbacks-beat-Reds-on-2-out-wild-pitch-in-11th-inning-83fb677c.json | http://journalgazette.net/assets/13246494/1531318d450c44b48b6097ea8df1e357.jpg | en | null | Diamondbacks beat Reds on 2-out wild pitch in 11th inning | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | PHOENIX – Brandon Drury scored the winning run on a wild pitch with two outs in the 11th inning Friday night, giving the Arizona Diamondbacks a 4-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
After the Diamondbacks gave up a 2-1 lead in the ninth and then rallied to tie it in the 10th, a wild pitch by Blake Wood ended the game.
Drury doubled with one out off Wood (5-3) and took third on a groundout. A walk brought up Jean Segura, and Wood's first pitch bounced in front of home plate and went all the way to the backstop.
Drury slid home head-first for Arizona's second extra-inning win in three nights.
Edwin Escobar (1-2) got the victory with a scoreless inning. | http://www.journalgazette.net/sports/professional/mlb/Diamondbacks-beat-Reds-on-2-out-wild-pitch-in-11th-inning-83fb677c | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/e5432d121faa45d7b582cc5c89edbb61d0a1d0e3e87d678fd5691ff2ab1cafda.json |
[
"Ashley Halsey Iii",
"Washington Post"
] | 2016-08-30T06:50:30 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fnews%2Fus%2FTraffic-deaths-increasing-as-economy-up-14976141.json | http://www.journalgazette.net/images/favicon.ico | en | null | Traffic deaths increasing as economy up | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | A more rosy economy has cast gloom over U.S. roadways, with thousands more people dying in car crashes in the past 18 months.
Data released Monday show that 2,348 more people died in crashes last year than in 2014, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s annual recap of traffic fatalities. That 7.2 percent increase translates to a total of 35,092 people killed on U.S. roads.
In addition, pedestrian and bicyclist deaths where higher than at any time in the last two decades and motorcycle fatalities reached the highest number since 2012.
“Despite decades of safety improvements, far too many people are killed on our nation’s roads every year,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx.
That bad news was compounded last week when the independent National Safety Council said that preliminary statistics showed traffic deaths were 9 percent higher in the first six months of this year than during the corresponding period in 2015.
There have been 22 traffic fatalities in Allen County this year. In addition, the coroner’s office said it has investigated 20 deaths from crashes outside Allen County.
“The improving economy is one likely cause of the increase in traffic deaths,” said Russ Rader of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. “Historically, traffic deaths decline during recessions as the unemployment rate rises, and then increase again as the economy picks up and unemployment declines.”
Four avoidable issues were blamed for the majority of the fatal crashes. NHTSA said alcohol fatalities increased by 3.2 percent, from 9,943 in 2014, to 10,265 in 2015; the number of fatal crashes in which distracted driving played a part increased by 8.8 percent from 3,197 to 3,477; speeding-related crashes increased by 3 percent, from 9,283 to 9,557; and the number of victims not wearing a seatbelt increased by 4.9 percent, from 9,410 to 9,874.
“The data tell us that people die when they drive drunk, distracted or drowsy, or if they are speeding or unbuckled,” said NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind. “While there have been enormous improvements in many of these areas, we need to find new solutions to end traffic fatalities.”
Rader added, “If we were to double down on tackling drinking and driving, reducing speeding and getting more people buckled up it would make a big difference. The increase we’re seeing now wouldn’t be as large.”
The deaths of 5,376 pedestrians marked a 9.5 percent increase over 2014. The 818 cyclists killed were a 12.2 percent increase. Motorcycle fatalities were up by 8.3 percent to 4,976, the highest number since 2012.
Traffic deaths declined by almost 10 percent as unemployment peaked in 2007-2008. By 2014, the number of fatalities had dropped to 32,675, the lowest ever.
“The miles-traveled that come back after a recession are riskier miles,” Rader said. “Optional, more hazardous travel returns, like going out at night and on the weekends or taking long trips on unfamiliar roads.”
Since 1990, more than 1 million people have died in crashes on U.S. roads, and the World Health Organization says there are about 1.25 million global traffic deaths each year.
Jonathan Adkins, executive director of the Governors Highway Safety Association, an organization of state highway-safety officials, called the 2015 federal data “an urgent wakeup call that highway safety needs to be a national priority.”
The National Safety Council last week estimated that 19,100 people died in crashes during the first six months of this year, an 18 percent increase since 2014. An additional 2.2 million people suffered serious injuries.
“Our complacency is killing us,” said Deborah A.P. Hersman, president of the safety council and former chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board. “One hundred deaths every day should outrage us.”
The council said traffic fatalities have skyrocketed in seven states since 2014. They increased by 43 percent in Florida, 34 percent in Georgia, 33 percent in Indiana, 31 percent in California, 26 percent in North Carolina, 24 percent in Illinois and 24 percent in Kentucky.
The organization estimates that 438 people will likely die this Labor Day weekend, the highest number the group ever has projected for the weekend that marks the traditional end of summer.
“Americans should demand change to prioritize safety actions and protect ourselves from one of the leading causes of preventable death,” Hersman said. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/us/Traffic-deaths-increasing-as-economy-up-14976141 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/78c59a16cdabceee063cb6d767e69160b817f5a2342ffed08b4fda2924624c4d.json |
[
"Rosa Salter Rodriguez",
"The Journal Gazette"
] | 2016-08-29T16:50:02 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FMonsignor-Suelzer--longtime-St--Charles-Borromeo-leader--dies-14971787.json | http://www.journalgazette.net/images/favicon.ico | en | null | Monsignor Suelzer, longtime St. Charles Borromeo leader, dies | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | One of only two priests ever to lead St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Fort Wayne will be laid to rest Tuesday.
Monsignor John N. Suelzer, who became pastor of the church in 1986, died Wednesday at his home. Suelzer, 77, celebrated 50 years of priesthood last year, while presiding over a parish with a bustling school and a major building project.
Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. today, with a saying of the Rosary at 4:30 p.m. and an overnight vigil beginning at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at 9 a.m. Tuesday, with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. The Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, will preside.
For more on this story, see Tuesday's print edition of The Journal Gazette or visit www.journalgazette.net after 1 a.m. Tuesday.
rsalter@jg.net | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/Monsignor-Suelzer--longtime-St--Charles-Borromeo-leader--dies-14971787 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/6973a7848d412c159d1eda71c23e8578e9995b7ef8542b062a0071211c495c02.json |
[
"Michael Marot",
"Associated Press"
] | 2016-08-31T06:50:18 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fsports%2Fcolleges%2Fpurdue%2FBoilers-coach-confident-of-improvement-this-season-14992717.json | http://journalgazette.net/assets/13253648/14992722.jpg | en | null | Boilers coach confident of improvement this season | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue’s Darrell Hazell doesn’t sound like a man on the hot seat.
Walk into his office and you’re greeted by a 52-year-old coach eager for a fresh start Saturday against Eastern Kentucky. His desk is tidy and behind it, on a shelf, is an Indiana license plate with a succinct message for anyone who stops by: “Beat IU.”
The truth is, the Boilermakers haven’t beaten many teams over the past three seasons – including the Hoosiers – and Hazell thinks things are about to change.
“It’s not even close,” Hazell said when asked if this was the best team he’s had at Purdue. “The best in a lot of different ways, too, not only talent but how they approach the game, and they’re so serious about being good. Because they’re serious about it, they do the extra things that you want them to do. They study more film, they ask more questions. They coach each other.”
Hazell believes the new culture will lead to more wins. But around campus and around town, others are clamoring for a change.
Since taking the job after the 2012 season, Hazell has gone 6-30 and has the worst winning percentage (.167) of any Purdue football coach who lasted more than one season. Half of his wins came against Football Championship Subdivision schools – twice over Indiana State and once over Southern Illinois. Hazell is 0-3 against the Hoosiers and on the verge of matching the school’s longest losing skid in the series.
Purdue’s attendance numbers have tumbled. Among Big Ten schools, only Northwestern averaged smaller home crowds than the 37,508 who showed up on average at Ross-Ade Stadium last season. The Boilermakers filled a league-low 65.5 percent of stadium capacity in 2015.
Take those numbers and add a new athletic director to the mix, and it’s easy to see why Hazell will be in trouble if he can’t turn things around.
While Purdue’s players take Hazell’s side, they also understand what rumors and speculation can do to a locker room.
“A lot of times it can tear a team apart or bring it together,” former Purdue receiver Danny Anthrop said Monday, before he was cut the Indianapolis Colts. “It’s a tough situation when you haven’t had the type of success you wanted to have.”
Hazell insists nobody inside the program is paying attention to the chit-chat outside because they’re too busy searching for solutions.
During the offseason, Hazell changed both coordinators, simplified the playbook for the offense and defense and revamped his staff.
He’s already announced David Blough will remain the starting quarterback. If Blough becomes the first opening-day starter of Hazell’s tenure to keep his job for the entire season, the Boilermakers may finally have some stability at the most important position.
What would really change attitudes in West Lafayette, though, are some early wins. After Saturday’s home game, the Boilermakers host Cincinnati and Nevada before opening conference play at Maryland on Oct. 1.
Hazell knows a fast start could lead to even bigger things down the road, and players have embraced the challenge.
“We’re starving, starving for some wins,” defensive tackle Jake Replogle said. “We’re ready to go.”
So is Hazell. He has a veteran quarterback, more options on offense, a defense playing fast and more depth than he’s had in those first three seasons at Purdue.
It’s enough to make the usually low-key Hazell exude confidence.
“I like our chances,” he said. “People will read that and say, ‘This guy must be crazy, this guy’s a nut’ based on what has happened over the last three years. But what people don’t understand is in sports no two years are the same.” | http://www.journalgazette.net/sports/colleges/purdue/Boilers-coach-confident-of-improvement-this-season-14992717 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/2c25103f9c4d8dfeda78bf0a05b5320a9053306dd1599a9fb2a7ce8b76296ec1.json |
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"Washington Post"
] | 2016-08-31T06:50:20 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Ffood%2FTomato-heaven-14792191.json | http://journalgazette.net/assets/13253197/14881532.jpg | en | null | www.journalgazette.net | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | It’s so easy to take advantage of summer’s tomato bounty: The triple-S rotation of sandwiches, salads and soups will dispatch the beauties effectively and deliciously.
But for those lucky gardeners experiencing an overabundance of beefsteaks and heirlooms, yellow pear and cherries, here are tomato recipes to showcase your harvest.
Tomatoes With Capers, Almonds and Herbs
This starter or salad is no muss, no fuss, big flavors, with the savory crunch of smoked almonds and saltiness of capers.
1 pound, 2 ounces mixed-variety small tomatoes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon hot Spanish smoked paprika (pimenton)
1 small shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons small capers, rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped
1/3 cup smoked almonds, coarsely chopped
Small handful flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Cut the tomatoes into a mixture of disks and wedges; different shapes and sizes are nice for variation.
Whisk together the oil, maple syrup, lemon juice and Spanish smoked paprika in a mixing bowl.
Add the shallot, capers, tomatoes, half of the almonds and three-quarters of the parsley; toss to incorporate. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Just before serving, sprinkle the remaining almonds and parsley on top. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
– Adapted from “The Naked Cookbook,” by Tess Ward (Ten Speed Press, 2016)
Marinated Toy Box Tomatoes
These are served as a starter at Hazel in Washington, D.C., but we could enjoy them at almost any time of day.
They are especially good with a scoop of cottage cheese.
Umeboshi (salted plum) paste, Korean chili powder and furikake, a Japanese rice seasoning blend, are available at Whole Foods Markets as well as Asian supermarkets and specialty stores. To make the furikake used at Hazel, see the note below.
Make ahead: The tomatoes need to marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature and can be refrigerated for up to 1 day in advance. Sprinkle with the furikake just before serving. If you make the furikake seasoning blend, refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime
1/2 medium shallot, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
5 basil leaves, torn or coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon umeboshi paste (salted plum; see headnote)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound mixed heirloom cherry tomatoes, cut as you like
4 tablespoons furikake (see headnote and note)
Combine the lime zest and juice, shallot, garlic, basil and umeboshi paste in a mixing bowl. Gradually add the oil, whisking constantly to form an emulsified dressing.
Add the tomatoes and toss to coat.
Divide among individual plates; top each portion with some of the furikake. Serve right away. Makes 4 servings.
Note: To make Hazel’s furikake blend, whisk together 4 tablespoons of chopped toasted nori, 1 tablespoon of white or roasted sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon of flax seeds, 1 tablespoon of puffed sorghum or puffled rice (crushed), 11/2 teaspoons of dehydrated onion flakes and 1 tablespoon of Korean red chili powder. Season lightly with kosher salt. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
– Adapted from Rob Rubba, chef at Hazel
Caprese Strata
Components of a classic Caprese salad flavor this moist, layered casserole.
Make sure your tomatoes are ripe and flavorful; we have made it with farmers market heirlooms and with supermarket Camparis; both worked well.
We used Galbani Fresh Mozzarella, which is available at Harris Teeter, Safeway and other supermarkets.
Make ahead: The chopped tomatoes need to drain for 30 minutes to 1 hour. The assembled strata needs to be refrigerated for at least 4 hours and preferably overnight. It needs to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking.
2 pounds ripe tomatoes, seeded and cut into roughly 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
8 ounces sliced hearty white Italian bread (about 8 slices), including crusts, toasted to a light golden brown, then cut or torn into roughly 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 cup (8 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese
5 tablespoons prepared pesto
1/4 cup loosely packed thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces whole-milk mozzarella, preferably fresh, cut into slices about 1/8 inch thick
8 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
Place the tomatoes in a colander set over a bowl; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the salt and stir to combine. Let the tomatoes drain for 30 minutes to an hour, stirring them occasionally, then place a small plate over the tomatoes and press down firmly several times to remove more liquid.
Grease the inside of a 2-quart baking dish with cooking oil spray. Cover the bottom of the baking dish with a single layer of about half of the bread, breaking up some pieces and using them to fill in gaps as needed. Top with a little less than half of the tomatoes, first giving them a good final squeeze to get rid of more liquid.
Stir together the Parmigiano-Reggiano and ricotta cheeses in a bowl, until well combined, then drop dollops of the mixture over the tomatoes. Use the back of a spoon to spread it into an even layer. Drizzle evenly with 3 tablespoons of the pesto. Scatter about half of the basil over the pesto. Sprinkle with a few grinds of pepper.
Add a second layer of bread. (You might not need all of it.) Top with the remaining tomatoes (squeezing them first), drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of pesto and evenly scatter over the remaining basil. Top evenly with the mozzarella slices.
Combine the eggs, milk and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a large liquid measuring cup with a pour spout; use an egg beater or immersion (stick) blender to thoroughly incorporate. Pour the mixture down the inside of the baking dish to fill it to within 1/2 inch of the top, pressing down lightly on the assembled strata to make sure all the bread is moistened. You will probably have some of the mixture left over; cover the measuring cup with plastic wrap and refrigerate it. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and preferably overnight.
Remove the plastic wrap from the strata and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. The level of liquid should have lowered; give the reserved egg-milk mixture a good stir and pour some or all of it into the baking dish, keeping it below 1/2 inch from the top.
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees.
Bake the strata for 45 minutes to an hour or until it has puffed and browned. If the edges begin to get too dark before the middle is puffed and set, tent the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil. (You can cut a piece from the middle of the foil to expose the center of the strata and promote browning there.)
Transfer the strata to a wire cooling rack; let it sit for 15 minutes before serving. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
– Washington Post
Grilled Sirloin Steaks With Cherry Tomato, Basil and Roasted Pepper Sauce
The vibrant sauce in this recipe uses both cooked and raw tomatoes for an interesting contrast of flavors that are gentle and assertive, respectively. Lots of basil and some white wine provide a tempered sweetness that brings out the essence of the August tomato.
The squeeze of fresh lemon juice on the steaks just before serving adds a refreshing and familiar acidity that dovetails nicely with the acidity in the sauce.
Be sure to rinse the tomatoes before you use them.
Make ahead: The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
For the sauce:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely diced shallots
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
12 ounces ripe heirloom tomatoes, hulled and coarsely chopped
2 roasted red bell peppers, coarsely chopped (store-bought is fine)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pint ripe cherry, grape or pear tomatoes, mixed colors preferably, cut in half through the poles (25 to 30 total)
1-1/4 teaspoons sugar
1 cup packed basil leaves, coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
For the steaks:
Two 1-pound boneless sirloin steaks (1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inches thick; may substitute two 1-pound boneless rib-eye steaks)
2 tablespoons canola oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 1 to 2 lemons, for serving
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (block), for serving
For the sauce: Combine the exta-virgin oil and shallots in a medium saute pan over medium heat; cook for about 3 minutes, stirring a few times, until the shallots have softened. Add the garlic and wine; cook for about 4 minutes or until the wine has nearly evaporated.
Add the chopped heirloom tomatoes, roasted red peppers, salt, a pinch of black pepper and the crushed red pepper flakes; cook for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes have softened and the rendered juices have thickened slightly.
Meanwhile, toss the cherry tomatoes with the sugar in a bowl; let them sit for at least 5 minutes.
Once the heirloom tomato- pepper mixture has finished cooking, remove it from the heat and stir in the basil. Transfer to a blender; remove the center knob in the lid (to allow steam to escape) and place a towel over the opening (to thwart splash-ups). Puree to form a smooth sauce, then return it to the same saute pan over medium heat. Add the butter and the halved cherry tomatoes; stir for 30 seconds, then remove from the heat.
For the steaks: Heat a grill pan or large cast-iron skillet over high heat.
Rub the steaks with the canola oil, then season them lightly on both sides with salt and pepper. Add them to the skillet and let them cook undisturbed for about 4 minutes or until the meat is deep golden brown. Turn the steaks over and cook for about 4 minutes on the second sides (medium-rare). Transfer the steaks to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes; cut into 1/4-inch slices on the bias.
Arrange the steak slices on a serving plate or platter; squeeze some lemon juice (to taste) over the top. Spoon the sauce over the steak or pass it at the table. Garnish with shavings of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Makes 6 servings.
– Susan Holt, chef and co-owner of CulinAerie in Washington, D.C.
Beefsteak Sandwiches
The signature dish of José Andrés’s fast-casual Beefsteak restaurant is a fresh-tasting, no-cook veggie burger that everyone loves.
Olive oil buns are used at the restaurant; here, we’ve substituted brioche buns, so that the recipe’s no longer vegan.
Make ahead: You may have some herb Dijon mayonnaise left over; it can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
For the pickled onion:
1/2 medium red onion, cut in half and then into thin half-moons (julienne)
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Pinch kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
For the herb Dijon mayonnaise:
1 cup plain Just Mayo (may substitute another plant-based mayonnaise)
1-1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons capers, rinsed and drained
1/2 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1/4 to 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 to 4 lemons)
Kosher salt, as needed
For the sandwiches:
3 brioche hamburger buns, toasted (see headnote)
1 large beefsteak tomato, peeled (see note)
Kosher salt, as needed
Freshly ground black pepper, as needed
Extra-virgin olive oil
Flesh of 1 fairly firm avocado, cut into thin slices
Alfalfa sprouts
For the pickled onion: Place the onion in a medium-size heatproof bowl. Combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, thyme and black peppercorns in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring just to a boil, then pour over the onion, making sure it is submerged. Let it sit for 1 hour, then drain, reserving the liquid for another use, if desired.
For the herb Dijon mayonnaise: Whisk together the plant-based mayo, Dijon mustard, capers, parsley, dill and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Taste; season with salt as needed. You’ll need a total of 6 tablespoons for the sandwiches; the rest can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
For the sandwiches: Spread each half of the bun with 1 tablespoon of the herb Dijon mayonnaise.
Cut three 3/4-inch slices from middle of the peeled tomato.
Place a slice of tomato on each bottom bun half. Season the tomato lightly with salt and pepper, then drizzle with a little oil. Top each portion with avocado slices, 2 tablespoons of the pickled onion and some alfalfa sprouts. Top with the remaining brioche bun halves. Makes 3 servings.
Note: To peel the tomato, score a shallow X in the bottom. Place in a pot of boiling water for 20 to 30 seconds, then immediately drain and transfer to an ice-water bath. When cool enough to handle, discard the tomato skin.
– Jose Andrés’s ThinkFoodGroup | http://www.journalgazette.net/food/Tomato-heaven-14792191 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/f36968666ff7338218069e30d6b341a5a31cd4b272b459bc84676798153fb8b8.json |
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Former Tiger Jefry Marte had three RBI and Tyler Skaggs shut down the Detroit offense in the Los Angeles Angels' 5-0 victory on Sunday.
After scoring 35 runs in the four games before this series, the Tigers were limited to six runs in the three-game weekend set against the Angels. It is the ninth time this season the Tigers have been shut out.
The Tigers also fell to 19-20 against lefty starters.
"Give Skaggs some credit, he did a good job, but we've struggled against left-handed starters this year for some reason," Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said. "In May, I would have called it an anomaly, but it is almost September. I really can't explain why this continues to happen."
The victory gave the Angels back-to-back road series wins for the first time this season.
Marte hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning off Anibal Sanchez (7-13) for the first runs of the game. It was Marte's 10th home run of the season and first since Aug. 17.
"I was looking for a good pitch and try to drive the run in and was looking for a fastball," Marte said. "I try to do my best every game but when you play against a team that you were (with) before, that's something exciting."
Marte played in 33 games with the Tigers last season and was traded to the Angels in January.
The Angels added three more runs in the sixth, on sacrifice flies by Andrelton Simmons and Marte, plus an RBI double by Nick Buss.
Skaggs (2-3), pitching for the first time at Comerica Park, allowed just two hits while striking out six in six innings.
"That's a tough lineup any day of the week and he did a better job as the game went on of controlling counts and got some big outs," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "He made some pitches when he had to."
Sanchez gave up five runs on eight hits in 5 2/3 innings.
"He wasn't as sharp as he's been in the last few outings," Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said.
The only Tiger with a hit off Skaggs was Miguel Cabrera, who had a single in the first and a double in the fourth.
"Their kid pitched well and they flat-out beat us," said Victor Martinez, who was 0-for-4. "That's the bottom line. We didn't do anything at all to score runs."
POST-EJECTION AFTERMATH:
Martinez declined to discuss his third-inning ejection in Saturday's game. Catcher James McCann, who was not ejected but did not agree with a called third strike in the second inning, said, "At the end of the day, we have to find a way to take it out of the umpire's hand. Unfortunately last night, I don't know that we were able to do that."
HOMER HAPPY:
Marte became the fourth Angels rookie in the last six seasons with 10 or more home runs, joining C.J. Cron, Mike Trout and Mark Trumbo.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Angels: Although 3B Yunel Escobar (concussion) is ready to start baseball activities Monday, Scioscia won't commit to him playing next weekend against Seattle. "If he feels good to play before then, we'll get him in before then, but we've got to wait and see when he can get back to baseball activities and how he works out on the field the next day," Scioscia said.
Tigers: RHP Mike Pelfrey (low back strain) will make his first rehabilitation start Monday with Triple-A Toledo. Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said he would throw 40-45 pitches. Jordan Zimmermann (neck) will make his second rehabilitation start Wednesday and is set to throw about 60 pitches.
UP NEXT
Angels: RHP Matt Shoemaker will be making his first career appearance against the Cincinnati Reds. In eight career interleague games, seven of which were starts, Shoemaker is 3-3 with a 3.02 ERA.
Tigers: LHP Matt Boyd will be making his third career start against the Chicago White Sox. In his last eight starts, Boyd is 5-0 with a 2.38 ERA. | http://www.journalgazette.net/sports/professional/mlb/Tigers-can-t-solve-lefty-in-5-0-shutout-loss-to-Angels-14962717 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/c632b2dc386e5222d6f35af3b541b444d2935167195dee2d04ddf0935db142c0.json |
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A vehicle that could be involved in the shootings is a newer four-door Hyundai passenger vehicle with LED fog lights, police said in a statement. It has been seen occupied by as many as four white males and one black male, they said.
Anyone familiar with the vehicle who can associate the suspects to it is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 260-436-STOP. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/police-fire/Police-seek-information-about-BB-gun-shootings-14992961 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/2e0d4c1205a0b5f9bd7e7595dbc0c9b25bc05ebb44dc44b0a4f6a9f91c109627.json |
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East Noble receiver Dylan Hunley, center, reaches to grab the football after it hit the ground when he crossed the goal line for a touchdown against Warsaw on Friday at Warsaw.
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East Noble Warsaw during the first half of their game on Friday at Warsaw.
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East Noble linebackers Cade Erwin, top, and Kenny Cook, bottom go high-low to crunch Warsaw receiver Rane Kilburn during the first half of their game on Friday at Warsaw.
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Warsaw's Devin Street points his finger as he falls ingot he end zone for a touchdown late in the second quarter of the Tigers' game against East Noble on Friday at Warsaw.
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Warsaw quarterback Michael Jensen throws a pass in the second quarter of the Tigers' game against East Noble on Friday at Warsaw.
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Warsaw's Devon Street, right, wraps up the arms of East Noble's Trey Bruce to stop him from intercepting a Hail Mary pass as time expired in the second quarter of their game on Friday at Warsaw.
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East Noble receiver Dylan Hunley, right, cuts to the center of the field to beat Warsaw safety Joseph Harness for a big gain during the second quarter of their game on Friday at Warsaw.
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East Noble receiver Dylan Hunley, rear, makes a move to get past Warsaw defensive back Zach Riley during the first half of their game on Friday at Warsaw.
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East Noble receiver Dylan Hunley, right, makes a move to get past Warsaw defensive back Zach Riley during the first half of their game on Friday at Warsaw.
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Warsaw quarterback Michael Jensen throws a pass during the first half of the Tigers' game against East Noble on Friday at Warsaw.
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East Noble receiver Dylan Hunley, right, eludes Warsaw linebacker Jeremy David after catching a pass during the first half of Friday's game at Warsaw.
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East Noble quarterback Andrew McCormick, center, stops himself after running in a touchdown with Warsaw's Joseph Harness pursuing him during the first half of their game on Friday at Warsaw.
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Warsaw coach Phil Jensen, left, yells a the officials for a touchdown play called for East Noble during the first quarter of their game on Friday at Warsaw.
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East Noble linebacker Kenny Cook, right, wraps up Warsaw running back Mason Faas during the first half of their game on Friday at Warsaw.
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East Noble's Joshua Barr, center, breaks through the line to wrap up Warsaw running back Rob Sullivan in the Tigers' backfield during the first half of their game on Friday at Warsaw.
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East Noble's Joshua Barr, right, wraps up Warsaw running back Rob Sullivan in the Tigers' backfield during the first half of their game on Friday at Warsaw.
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Warsaw running back Will McGarvey, second from left, powers into the end zone for a first-quarter touchdown against East Noble on Friday at Warsaw.
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Warsaw receiver Rane Kilburn runs with the football after making a catch during the Tigers' game against East Noble on Friday at Warsaw.
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Warsaw wide receiver Rane Kilburn reaches out as he dives, coming up just short of catching a would-be touchdown pass at the Tigers' goal line in the second quarter against East Noble on Friday at Warsaw. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/East-Noble-at-Warsaw-Football--Aug--26-14937688 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/bfdf491e39c11273c1c50759fcd063f007cc86dad73738ec4e6c8a18d3b4c25f.json |
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At 4:24 p.m., a strong thunderstorm was nine miles south of Columbia City, moving northeast at 10 mph, the weather service said in a statement.
Winds of more than 40 mph and pea-sized hail are possible with this storm, the statement said. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are likely occurring, and localized ponding or flooding of low- and poor-drainage areas may occur.
Locations in the path of the storm include Fort Wayne, Churubusco, Dunfee, Laud, Lake Everett, Arcola, Coesse, Collins and Blue Lake. This includes Interstate 69 between the West Jefferson Boulevard and Coldwater Road exits in Fort Wayne. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/Strong-storm--Allen--Whitley-14991926 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/6cd1fad1da1b43cca7e487ca60c3f7a595b9a1e426ab379babb65909bf66494a.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T18:49:48 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fblog%2Finstant-recall%2FCree-recalls-LED-T8-Lamps-due-to-burn-Hazard--Includes-T8-lamps-provided-as-replacements-in-previous-recall.json | http://journalgazette.net/assets/13248531/Cree-LED-T8-Replacement-Lamp.jpg | en | null | Cree recalls LED T8 Lamps due to burn Hazard; Includes T8 lamps provided as replacements in previous recall | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | Cree recalls LED T8 Lamps due to the recalled lamps can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
The recall involves Cree LED T8 Replacement Lamps, including lamps that were provided as free replacements for a previous recall in June 2015 and new lamps sold since the recall. These lamps are used indoors to replace traditional two-pin T8 fluorescent tubes. The white lamps have a cylindrical shape and measure 48 inches long. “Cree,” “BT848 Series Lamp,” the product number and a four-digit date code are printed on the lamp or on a white label affixed to the lamp.
Consumers should immediately stop using, disconnect or switch off the fixture, remove the recalled lamp, put it in a safe place and contact Cree to receive a full refund. If consumers have received a free replacement lamp as part of the previous 2015 recall, they also should stop using the replacement lamps and contact Cree.
Consumers can contact Cree toll-free at 888-338-7883 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at T8Rledlamps@cree.com or online at www.cree.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.
Product Number Lamp Description Date Codes BT848-17027FLW-BDG13-2C100 Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 2700K, 1-pack, US 06/15 07/15 08/15 09/15 10/15 11/15 12/15 01/16 02/16 03/16 04/16 05/16 BT848-17040FLW-BDG13-2C100 Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 4000K, 1-pack, US BT848-17027FLW-BDG13-2C120 Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 2700K,10-pack, US BT848-17040FLW-BDG13-2C120 Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 4000K, 10-pack, US
The replacement lamps were sold at Home Depot stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from September 2015 through May 2016 for about $23 per tube and $230 per 10-pack. This recall includes LED T8 lamps consumers received as free replacements from June 2015 through May 2016 for the previous recall. | http://www.journalgazette.net/blog/instant-recall/Cree-recalls-LED-T8-Lamps-due-to-burn-Hazard--Includes-T8-lamps-provided-as-replacements-in-previous-recall | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/51404592e944b56977aa75e7f8f49e2fce55b2ea2b78610c92785e83b28fc36e.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T04:48:58 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fsports%2Fprofessional%2Fmlb%2FHernandez--bullpen-outpitches-Sale--Mariners-top-White-Sox-3b419534.json | http://journalgazette.net/assets/13245401/756a18d72b604df8a13d3d948b3adc6a.jpg | en | null | Hernandez, bullpen outpitches Sale, Mariners top White Sox | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | CHICAGO – Chris Sale struck out 14 but got outpitched by Felix Hernandez and the Seattle bullpen, and the Mariners ended a three-game skid Friday night by beating the Chicago White Sox 3-1.
Hernandez (9-4) improved to 5-0 in eight starts since returning from the disabled list, throwing 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball.
Sale (15-7) gave up five hits and walked none in his fifth complete game of the season. He retired the final 16 batters, striking out 10 of them.
Sale struck out six straight in the sixth and seventh innings, one shy of Joe Cowley's team record.
Franklin Gutierrez hit a solo home run and Adam Lind added an RBI double off Sale.
Todd Frazier's 32nd home run in the seventh was one of eight hits off Hernandez until he left with the bases loaded. | http://www.journalgazette.net/sports/professional/mlb/Hernandez--bullpen-outpitches-Sale--Mariners-top-White-Sox-3b419534 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/d50523dc22150d8fe61120ee94bbf09143dc27a366082cd8c11c51046fc684de.json |
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The Cubs pitcher was pulled after just 39 pitches over 21/3 innings – his briefest outing of the season – in a 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.
“I took Jason out because I didn’t think things were going to straighten out,” Cubs manager Joe Maddon said. “That’s the reason I did it, no excuses. I wanted to give the bullpen some meaningful work.”
Hammel (13-7) gave up three runs and five hits. The right-hander was coming off a poor performance against Colorado, giving up a season-high 10 runs (six earned) in 31/3 innings of an 11-4 loss. Hammel remained winless in nine career games (six starts) at Dodger Stadium.
Since winning six straight starts to open the second half, Hammel has given up 13 runs (nine earned) in just 52/3 innings.
“Joe and I talked after the game about it but it’s not a topic for discussion in the newspapers,” Hammel said. “There’s nothing wrong with me mechanically. I’m fine.”
Julio Urias gave up one run over six innings and Corey Seager set a Dodgers franchise record for a shortstop with his 23rd home run as Los Angeles evened the series between NL division leaders.
Urias (5-2) pitched better at home than the last time he faced the Cubs. The rookie made his second career start in Chicago on June 2 and gave up six runs and eight hits in five innings while serving up three homers.
This time, he allowed six hits and tied a career high with eight strikeouts and two walks. He is 4-0 in six games (four starts) since the All-Star break.
Kenley Jansen pitched a perfect ninth for his 38th save a day after allowing a run on a wild pitch in the ninth in a 6-4, 10-inning loss. | http://www.journalgazette.net/sports/professional/mlb/Cubs-lose-as-Hammel-struggles-14950823 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/55a4558b2386eeea86ac92db7f5a37c85d43a4428c546ff46885e8b4bd24409d.json |
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Test-drives mean food for children
Ford Motor Co. and Kerlin Motors in Silver Lake are partnering to help support community schools.
Participants in the “Drive 4UR School” program can test-drive Ford vehicles and help raise money for Boomerang Backpacks.
The Boomerang Backpack program is a free weekend food distribution program that provides students enrolled in free and reduced-price lunch programs a backpack filled with healthy foods for the weekend.
For each test-drive taken, Ford and Kerlin Motors will give $20, up to a total of $6,000.
Indiana
Emergency work gets state honor
Fort Wayne emergency workers received awards during the Indiana Emergency Response Conference.
Rita Hughes, with Three Rivers Ambulance Authority, was given the Dispatcher of the Year award.
TRAA was named the EMS Advanced Life Support Provider of the Year (non-fire department based).
The conference, held Friday, is for firefighters, emergency medical services, law enforcement, emergency management agencies, hazardous materials professionals, special operations and telecommunicators.
For more information on the conference, go to www.indianaerc.com.
Sept. 10 is Blood Donation Day
In response to a blood shortage crisis, governors across the United States, including Indiana, have proclaimed a state Blood Donation Day on Sept. 10.
The move honors the request of Dr. Daliah Wachs, syndicated radio personality, and the American Red Cross, United Blood Services and blood banks across the country. The day will coincide with National Blood Donation Week, which runs Sept. 4-10.
For information about donating blood or hosting a blood drive, go to www.doctordaliah.com and click “National Blood Donation Day” in the upper right of the screen.
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[] | 2016-08-28T02:49:17 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fsports%2Fprofessional%2Fnfl%2FBradford-s-big-night-gives-Eagles-33-23-win-at-Indianapolis-80653891.json | http://journalgazette.net/assets/13247310/f3d6800f4ed7482f9e7be6c0aa771c98.jpg | en | null | Bradford's big night gives Eagles 33-23 win at Indianapolis | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | INDIANAPOLIS – Sam Bradford continues making his pitch to be the Philadelphia Eagles' starting quarterback.
On Saturday night, he threw mostly strikes.
With Carson Wentz missing a second straight game because of fractured ribs, Bradford led the Eagles on three touchdown drives and to a third straight preseason victory, 33-23.
Bradford has been virtually flawless in each of his three starts. This time, he was 17 of 20 for 167 yards with two touchdown passes and one interception. He played into the third quarter and led the Eagles to scores on four of their first six possessions.
Will that be enough to hold off Wentz, the No. 2 pick in this year's draft?
Bradford has played well, and the Eagles defense put on an even better show Saturday.
Philadelphia stuffed the run and put so much pressure on Andrew Luck in the first half, that coach Chuck Pagano held out Luck for the final two quarters.
All the Colts mustered was a short field goal in the first quarter, a blocked punt that Jordan Todman recovered in the end zone in the third quarter and two late scores.
Luck finished 13 of 18 for 134 yards.
ROOKIE WATCH
Eagles: The rookies spent much of Saturday watching. Wentz didn't play and running back Wendell Smallwood, a fifth-round pick, got two carries before leaving in the third quarter to be evaluated for a head injury.
Colts: Rookie offensive linemen Ryan Kelly and Le'Raven Clark both struggled at times in their first significant NFL test. Safety T.J. Green, a second-round pick, again started next to Mike Adams and finished with five tackles.
POSITION BATTLES
Eagles: The depth chart at receiver may be tougher to sort out now. Josh Huff caught two passes for 60 yards and scored on a 9-yard run. The recently acquired Dorial Green-Beckham also caught two passes for 15 yards, including a 4-yard TD reception on which he used his bigger body to get position over a smaller defender.
Colts: If there was any doubt about Joe Reitz's starting job at right tackle, it's over now. Robert Turbin might have sewn up the No. 2 job at running back after running four times for 24 yards.
INJURY UPDATE
Eagles: Defensive end Vinny Curry left in the second quarter with an injured knee, Wendell Smallwood and tight end Chris Pantale both left in the third quarter with head injuries and defensive tackle Taylor Hurt left in the fourth quarter with a sprained knee. None of the four came back in the game.
Colts: Cornerback Darius Butler did not return after injuring his ankle in the first quarter and left guard Jack Mewhort was held out after hurting his knee in the third quarter.
QUOTABLE
Colts: Colts coach Chuck Pagano, on the offensive line: "They (the Eagles) did a nice job and we didn't do the job that we should have protecting the quarterback."
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INDIANAPOLIS -- At least 80 homes were destroyed and 1,000 more were damaged when a tornado slammed into a central Indiana city this week, state police said Friday, as another storm unrooted trees and stranded drivers in floodwaters in Indianapolis.
The National Weather Service confirmed Friday that at least eight tornadoes hit the state during storms Wednesday, including an EF3 tornado with winds of up to 152 mph that slammed the city of Kokomo, about 40 miles north of Indianapolis. Crews were still investigating a possible ninth tornado in the state.
Of the properties hit in Kokomo, about 170 of them sustained serious damage, Indiana State Police Sgt. Tony Slocum said in a news release.
About 140 people remained at a Red Cross shelter in Kokomo Friday morning as cleanup work continued and utility crews tried to restore power. About 25,000 homes and businesses initially lost power. By midday Friday, utility Duke Energy reported fewer than 4,000 properties without electricity and predicted all would have power restored by Saturday night.
Another storm flooded streets and damaged buildings in Indianapolis Friday morning. The Indianapolis mayor's office said in a statement that emergency crews helped more than 15 people from vehicles stuck in high water.
Winds reported to the weather service of reaching about 60 mph threw trees onto homes and across streets.
Firefighters responded to house fires caused by downed power lines or lightning, but no injuries were immediately reported.
Indianapolis Power & Light Co. said about 22,000 homes and businesses lost electricity, with the vast majority on the city's north and northeast sides. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/indiana/Tornado-destroyed-at-least-80-homes-in-Kokomo-14930371 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/bf052220eadde988d547b8cd5f93e5edf5602054daa12cabe2e482d7486dda1a.json |
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A search through terminals brought no evidence of a gunman or shots fired, Los Angeles police spokesman Andy Neiman said. The reports were spurred by loud noises only, and police were still investigating to find the source of them, Neiman said.
Airport officials said that a person wearing a Zorro costume was detained during the incident, but it wasn't yet clear whether the person had any connection to the evacuation.
The incident stirred chaos as hundreds of people rushed from terminals on to sidewalks or the tarmac. And it left a mess with three terminals shut down, roads closed and flights held in the air and on the ground.
All terminals and roads into the airport had been reopened by 11 p.m. PDT, about two hours after the initial reports, officials said. But massive backup faced travelers in their cars and in security lines. Passengers who fled had to be rescreened through security.
When the incident began, scores of people could be seen on social media and on TV news running from the terminal out on to the sidewalks and streets as police with rifles out stormed terminals. Many other evacuees were standing on the airport tarmac, and abandoned bags littered some sidewalks.
"We were on the jetway and someone starts pushing behind us," Jon Landis, a sales representative from Boston who was boarding a flight home, told The Associated Press. "One man was frantic saying there was a shooter."
Police officers, including one with a shotgun, eventually led passengers out of the terminal, through a security gate, and into a parking lot — where several hundred waited for the terminal to reopen. Ninety minutes after the scare, Landis said he was still waiting for word on his flight.
Passenger Scott McDonald said he was getting off a plane in the middle of the incident and was told by the crew to get back on. He said looking out the window he could see many evacuees gathered out on the tarmac, a strange sight even for someone who travels almost constantly.
"I've never seen passengers, just normal people, on the tarmac anywhere in the United States," McDonald told KCAL-TV.
Douglas Lee, who was traveling home to Albuquerque with his wife and son, said the greatest danger was being trampled.
"You can imagine hundreds of adults trying to go through an exit door," he explained. At one point, he said he picked up his young son left their luggage.
Corey Rosenbusch was relaxing inside a terminal club on a layover flight from his home in Washington, D.C., to Sydney, Australia, when the lights went off and the staff told everyone to shelter in place.
"People immediately started looking at social media, where they saw reports that there was an active shooter," Rosenbusch told the AP.
He said several officers, including some with assault rifles, led the group out of the area.
The incident came just days after another false alarm led to a panicked evacuation of Kennedy Airport in New York.
In that incident, police were investigating whether an overly boisterous celebration of the Olympics on Aug. 14 led to noises that were misinterpreted as gunfire, with the ensuing chain reaction turning into a panic as crowds ran to evacuate.
The Los Angeles airport had an actual shooting in November 2013, when a man opened fire in the terminal, killing a security agent and wounding three other people. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/us/False-report-of-gunman-at-Los-Angeles-airport-causes-panic-14969851 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/024bfab80f99fa67bb55bf5747a9ed38c7c632088692d66074fd917a1423f1da.json |
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The Vikings made the announcement on Tuesday night, hours after Bridgewater was taken from the practice field in an ambulance to a local hospital. The injury to one of the team's most popular players left a franchise that entered the season with designs on a Super Bowl run shaken to the core.
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Looking forward to a road trip during the upcoming Labor Day weekend? You may have wanted to fill up, like, maybe early Tuesday.
Gas prices, which at some stations had been as low as around $1.97 a gallon, began trending up at Fort Wayne stations by noon Tuesday.
Many area stations were posting prices around $2.07 per gallon early Tuesday morning. But a few hours later, several had upped prices to around $2.35, especially the Illinois Road and West Jefferson Boulevard corridors on the city’s southwest and north sides.
Near downtown, the price difference between 9 a.m. and noon was nearly 40 cents a gallon at several stations near the intersection of West State and Sherman boulevards, which had previously been charging around $1.97.
It’s part of the picture of a summer travel season with some of the lowest gas prices in years but nonetheless following an annual upward trend, according to www.GasBuddy.com and the American Automobile Association.
Americans this year have been enjoying the cheapest summer at the pump since 2004, according to GasBuddy, an online gas price tracking site.
The site’s experts report that even though U.S. gasoline demand has been rising, decisions by oil-producing nations to pump more, coupled with more domestic production, have led to lower prices for much of the summer.
But prices rose for much of the rest of the year – generally going up from mid-February to late June, according to AAA. Still, gas this year remained cheaper than in 2015, AAA reports.
Even with the recent increase, only the third time in a decade that gas prices rose before Labor Day, drivers are still paying about 21 cents less per gallon than they did at this time last Labor Day, GasBuddy reports.
The national average for gas during the Labor Day weekend was predicted to be $2.19 a gallon for regular, according to GasBuddy.
Possible reasons for the uptick range from record flooding in Louisiana that affected three refineries near Baton Rouge and an outage at a Texas refinery, according to AAA.
Closer to home, a 430,000-barrel-a-day refinery in Whiting, Indiana, the largest in the region, curtailed production July 30 because it was polluting Lake Michigan.
However, that problem was resolved and the facility resumed normal production last week, AAA reports.
A survey by AAA found that 55 percent of Americans planned to take a road trip on Labor Day weekend this year because of lower gas prices – and that travelers will spend more than $3 billion on gas alone between Friday and Monday.
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The zoo said Hua Zui Ba gave birth just before dawn Wednesday to a cub weighing 6.35 ounces. The zoo says the cub is "well formed, very active and has excellent vital signs."
It is already suckling, and zoo experts say they are confident of its progress in the crucial first week of life.
The specialists at the Madrid zoo were assisted by experts from China's Chengdu Giant Panda Research Base for Giant Panda Breeding. They knew the birth was approaching when Hua Zui Ba became increasingly lethargic, stopped eating and began to lick her paws.
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Normani Hamilton, from left, Dinah Jane Hansen, Ally Brooke, Camila Cabello and Lauren Jauregui of Fifth Harmony pose in the press room after winning the awards for song of the summer for "All In My Head (Flex)" and best collaboration video for "Work From Home" at the MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Drake, left, presents the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award to Rihanna at the MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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[] | 2016-08-31T02:50:26 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fnews%2FAP-Source--Trump-may-visit-Mexico-before-immigration-speech-e05bb4cc.json | http://journalgazette.net/assets/13253545/4e2f5a0d380f40b4b617ff72ccac2cb8.jpg | en | null | AP Source: Trump may visit Mexico before immigration speech | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | EVERETT, Wash. – In a surprise move, Donald Trump is considering traveling to Mexico on Wednesday, just hours before delivering a highly anticipated speech on immigration, according to a campaign official.
The discussions about a possible last-minute trip come as Trump seeks to clarify his stand on illegal immigration, a contentious issue that has been a centerpiece of his Republican presidential campaign. Trump has long called for deporting people currently living in the U.S. illegally and building a wall along the country's border with Mexico.
But in meetings recently with Hispanic supporters, Trump has suggested he could be open to changing the hardline approach he outlined during the GOP primaries. After one such roundtable this month, his new campaign manager said Trump's stance on deportations was "to be determined."
In the days since, Trump and his staff have broadcast varied and conflicting messages, with Trump himself saying one day he might be open to "softening" his stance, and days later saying he might, in fact, be "hardening."
Last week, Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto – who has been critical of Trump's insistence that Mexico would pay for the wall – invited both the Republican nominee and Democrat Hillary Clinton to visit his country. His office says the invitation was well received, but meetings with the candidates have not been confirmed.
The Washington Post first reported the potential trip, adding Trump hopes to meet with Pena Nieto.
Trump is scheduled to speak on immigration Wednesday evening in Phoenix. He was already out West on Tuesday for a campaign stop near Seattle, conceivably giving him enough time to jet down to Mexico for a brief visit before the evening speech.
Foreign trips by presidential candidates, even to a neighboring country such as Mexico, are an enormous logistical and security undertaking. It's unclear whether Trump could receive clearance from Secret Service to make the trip or whether his small campaign team could organize the logistics in time for even a short visit.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a close Trump adviser, has been among those pushing Trump to make the trip, according to a person familiar with their conversations. Christie made his own successful trip to Mexico City in September 2014, and has a warm relationship with the Mexican president.
Both the campaign official and the person with knowledge of Trump's conversations about the trip insisted on anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the internal campaign discussions.
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Pace reported from Washington.
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BEREA, Ohio -- Operators of the Ohio Turnpike say they've hit a new milestone with its E-Z Pass program.
The turnpike said it signed up its 350,000th customer for the electronic toll collection system earlier this month. The system has been in place for nearly seven years along the northern Ohio toll road.
The turnpike said drivers on average save 33 percent on tolls charges using the E-Z Pass. It also says that just more than half of all the cars and trucks on the turnpike use the system. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/ohio/Ohio-Turnpike-reaches-E-Z-Pass-milestone-14982047 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/6b48edc308e2d69554514db3ea0d9723f2b79f488bccf014456230bbf8210d8d.json |
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Up to two lanes of Jefferson will be closed from 10 p.m. tonight to 7 a.m. Tuesday at Calhoun Street while crews work on the downtown Hilton Hotel, the city's traffic engineering department said in a statement.
On Tuesday and Wednesday during daytime hours one lane of Jefferson will be restricted at College Street for a traffic signal upgrade project, the statement said.
For questions or to report problems, call 427-1172. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/West-Jefferson-restricted-at-College--Hilton-14975306 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/3727e57bd6be5689afd5cfc314b3c7738a06b62051137cb0f2b456a0169a1816.json |
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Hillary Clinton is methodically preparing for the presidential debates as a veteran lawyer would approach her biggest trial. She pores over briefing books thick with policy arcana and opposition research. She internalizes tips from the most seasoned debate coaches in her party. And she rehearses, over and over again, to perfect the pacing and substance of her presentation.
Donald Trump is taking a different approach. He summons his informal band of counselors – including former New York mayor Rudolph Giuliani, talk-radio host Laura Ingraham and ousted Fox News Channel chairman Roger Ailes – to his New Jersey golf course for Sunday chats. Over bacon cheeseburgers, hot dogs and glasses of Coca-Cola, they test out zingers and chew over ways to refine the Republican nominee’s pitch.
Trump’s aides have put together briefing books, not that the candidate is devoting much time to reading them. Trump is not holding any mock debates, proudly boasting that a performer with his talents does not need that sort of prepping. Should Trump submit to traditional rehearsals, some associates are talking about casting Ingraham, an adversarial chronicler of Clinton scandals, to play the Democratic nominee.
“Donald Trump is the unpredictable X-factor and Hillary Clinton is the scripted statist,” said Kellyanne Conway, Trump’s new campaign manager, in an interview. “I fully understand why Team Clinton feels the need to drown her in briefing books and Hollywood consulting.”
Amid a combative period of campaigning, during which each has flung ferocious accusations, Clinton and Trump are also taking time to warm up for their biggest showdowns. The first of three presidential debates, on Sept. 26, promises to be one of the highest-rated television events of the year, the first opportunity for voters to evaluate the candidates side by side and one of the last moments for either to alter the trajectory of the race.
Clinton’s advisers are confident the debates will showcase her experience, judgment, gravitas and command of policy.
“She feels like it is a proving ground, that this is a job interview,” Clinton spokesman Brian Fallon said. “I think she will approach the debate with a great deal of seriousness and a sense of purpose, and also keenly aware that Donald Trump is capable of anything.”
Clinton must not only parry what her campaign expects will be a stream of insults and innuendo from Trump, but she also must overcome the perception among many voters that she is not trustworthy.
“People think that they have to land zingers and pivot and attack – and that’s true, but ultimately, you want your viewers to come away with a gut feeling that I like this person,” said former Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm, who co-chairs Clinton’s transition committee.
For Trump, who trails Clinton in nearly all national and battleground-state polls, the debates represent perhaps his best opportunity to change perceptions.
The outsider candidate needs to convince voters that he is up for the job. Known for an unpredictable and, at times, erratic temperament, Trump must prove that he can be a steady commander in chief, with an understanding of the issues. And after more than a year of making damaging comments about women and minorities, he will try to use the big debate stage to show that he would be an inclusive president.
“You’re going to see a very natural and normal guy – someone who is comfortable with who he is, not someone who’s highly scripted or nervous,” Giuliani said. “The real risk is when a guy tries to be something other than what he is.”
During the Republican primaries, Trump bragged about taking on Clinton and has eagerly anticipated debating her since even before entering the race, according to his associates.
“Not only does he want 100 million viewers, he wants to be a showstopper at the Roman Colosseum, the main event at WrestleMania,” said Sam Nunberg, a former adviser who helped the billionaire chart his White House run. “He’s going to love this, eat it up and take her on. For Hillary to go in and think she’ll be professional and wonky, or give a long lecture, that’ll play against her.”
Political campaigns often play the expectations game, and Clinton’s aides are trying to raise the bar for Trump. They insist his years on reality television and his pugnacity and agility in the Republican primary debates make him a fearsome adversary.
“We are fully expecting to have our hands full,” Fallon said. “It was his television personality that carried the day and made him a success at the (primary) debates. What normally would make for low expectations in terms of a lack of substance and not sort of exuding that commander-in-chief demeanor has actually been turned on its head.”
And yet, Brett O’Donnell, regarded as one of the GOP’s best debate coaches, questions that. O’Donnell said Trump should be preparing rigorously.
“He thinks he won all the primary debates,” O’Donnell said. “But he picked his spots, beat up on a candidate and then evaporated for a while and stayed out of the substance. He’s not going to be able to hide like that with just the two of them on stage. … He can’t just name-call her and have a wrestling match for 90 minutes.”
The debates are run by the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates. The commission dictates the format and selects the moderators, who are expected to be named soon after Labor Day. Traditionally, the first debate is on domestic policy, the second is a town hall with audience questions and the third is on foreign policy, with the debates divided by subject into 15-minute sections.
So far, only Clinton has officially agreed to appear. Trump has vowed to negotiate for more favorable terms, saying in a recent interview with The Washington Post that he would try to influence the selection of moderators: “I’d want to have a fair moderator.” | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/politics/Opponents-prep-for-presidential-boxing-match-14949593 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/8fa7ad99b182af4da3bc2505329c493fb91f6dd39e1b4c6468b93194001bf98e.json |
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Researchers in Hungary scanned the brains of dogs as they were listening to their trainer speaking to determine which parts of the brain they were using.
They found that dogs processed words with the left hemisphere, while intonation was processed with the right hemisphere – just like humans.
What's more, the dogs only registered that they were being praised if the words and intonation were positive; meaningless words spoken in an encouraging voice, or meaningful words in a neutral tone, didn't have the same effect.
"Dog brains care about both what we say and how we say it," said lead researcher Attila Andics, a neuroscientist at Eotvos Lorand University in Budapest. "Praise can work as a reward only if both word meaning and intonation match."
Andics said the findings suggest that the mental ability to process language evolved earlier than previously believed and that what sets humans apart from other species is the invention of words.
"The neural capacities to process words that were thought by many to be uniquely human are actually shared with other species," he said. "This suggests that the big change that made humans able to start using words was not a big change in neural capacity."
While other species probably also have the mental ability to understand language like dogs do, their lack of interest in human speech makes it difficult to test, said Andics.
Dogs, on the other hand, have socialized with humans for thousands of years, meaning they are more attentive to what people say to them and how.
The study was published in the journal Science.
Andics also noted that all of the dogs were awake, unrestrained and happy during the tests. "They participated voluntarily," he said.
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Chang reported from Los Angeles. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/science/Good-boy--Dogs-know-what-you-re-saying--study-suggests-14985347 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/e747d6d563ee7ef203321af99d05aa58510fa04135ebb414bfc4149f9ab2316e.json |
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] | 2016-08-28T06:49:58 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Findiana%2FIssues-spice-up-race-for-governor-14931773.json | http://journalgazette.net/assets/13247730/14949940.jpg | en | null | Issues spice up race for governor | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | INDIANAPOLIS – Even though Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb is running for his third office this year, his ascent happened quickly, and his personal policy views are a bit of a blank slate.
He began running for governor in July when Gov. Mike Pence dropped out as the GOP nominee. Holcomb and Democrat John Gregg are locked in a dead heat with just 74 days to the election – and even less before Hoosiers start casting ballots.
Holcomb has spent most of his career behind the scenes supporting Pence, former Gov. Mitch Daniels and U.S. Sen. Dan Coats. Gregg, meanwhile, served in the legislature for 16 years and ran for governor in 2012 – making many of his positions well-known.
Here is a capsule on where Holcomb, Gregg and Libertarian Rex Bell stand on key issues:
Fighting meth
The backbone of the fight against the drug is the accessibility of common cold medicine with pseudoepehedrine – a key ingredient. Law enforcement has pushed to require a prescription to buy the medicine, but lawmakers have resisted.
Holcomb said in the most recent session legislators passed a law giving pharmacists discretion in dispensing the medicine and he wants to wait for data from that change before going further.
Gregg also will wait to see if the new law is effective before moving to more stringent measures.
Bell said he is opposed to making it more difficult or illegal to obtain simple cold remedies.
Abortion restrictions
The Indiana General Assembly this year passed –and Pence signed – a bill banning some first trimester abortions if the reason was related to the fetus having a disability. It has been halted by the courts as unconstitutional.
Gregg said the law was about Pence’s ideology rather than medicine or common sense and called it “an unnecessary, irresponsible, poorly thought-out law and am pleased it won’t be going into effect tomorrow.”
When asked directly whether he supported the law and why or why not, Holcomb would say only “I’m pro-life.”
Bell said as much as he dislikes abortion, the bill was a “gross overreach of government to tie a law to a person’s thought process.”
Gambling
Indiana struggles every year with how to give Indiana’s casinos more flexibility but avoid the notion of expanding gambling. This was most recently played out over whether casinos at horse tracks could have live table dealers. Separately, there has been a discussion of allowing bars and other organizations to use video gaming terminals.
“Gambling might be considered a vice, but it shouldn’t be considered a crime, and it shouldn’t be treated as a crime,” Bell said. “If the government chooses to use it as a means of raising revenue, it shouldn’t make it illegal for other organizations to do the same.”
Holcomb said Indiana law will allow tracks to apply for live dealers in 2020.
“Hoosiers should have the freedom to spend their own money, but at the same time we as a state have to balance not wanting our government to be so dependent on something that can fluctuate in good times and bad,” he said.
Gregg said the gambling industry creates jobs and generates revenues for the state and he is open to changes sought by the industry to remain competitive.
Constitutional convention
Some states are pushing for a constitutional convention to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution, also called an Article V convention. It is called by two-thirds of the state legislatures and several key Indiana lawmakers have been pushing the process – especially for a balanced budget amendment.
Bell said he doesn’t believe a constitutional convention would result in a better set of protections than we already have, but don’t follow.
“Our best bet is to force Washington to follow the Constitution we have now, and exercise our 9th and 10th Amendment protections when they don’t,” he said.
Gregg also doesn’t support the maneuver.
But Holcomb does, saying he believes in the powers delegated to the states.
Regional Cities
Pence pushed a $126 million initiative to spur regional development and overall plans to attract population to the state through quality-of-life measures. Northeast Indiana was one of three winners but lawmakers have been leery about the program.
Holcomb said he will push for a renewal of the Regional Cities money in the state budget being crafted in 2017 if he is elected.
“This is the way of the future. The program is transforming communities that have already begun work,” he said. “I hope communities that applied the first time reapply and, if they do and if their plans meet muster, we will seek to partner with them as well.”
Bell said he won’t support the program because he opposes government using tax dollars to pick winners and losers. He would favor reducing regulations and taxations for all businesses.
Gregg said it’s too early to tell on the program, and that he will withhold judgment until more information is available on effectiveness.
ISTEP+
Lawmakers have scheduled the demise of ISTEP+ – the state’s longtime accountability test – but a panel working to replace it is struggling.
Gregg wants quicker, cheaper and more informative tests that provide immediate feedback on student performance so teachers can work with students in real time. He says he will work with Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz to find the right assessment tool.
However, state and federal law require a comprehensive pass-fail test.
Bell said parents, teachers and local school boards should decide curriculum and the state and federal government should get out of the decisions.
Holcomb said ISTEP+ forced teachers to teach to the test. He would support something similar to the SAT and ACT in the lower grade levels to assess capacity and what a student learned during a school year.
Road funding
The primary focus on the 2017 budget will be creating a long-term plan to fund road improvements in the state as the traditional gas tax becomes less reliable.
Holcomb wouldn’t specifically discuss whether he supports raising the gas tax or tolling existing highways, and is waiting for recommendations from a task force looking at the matter.
“What I’m not for is taking out billions of dollars in loans and saddling future generations with debt,” he said.
Such bonding is a key part of Gregg’s $3.2 billion plan – using surplus dollars and money in a roads trust fund to leverage money for current projects. He doesn’t support raising taxes.
“We have so many opportunities that we are missing. While interest rates are so low, let’s utilize some of the existing dollars the state has squirreled away to not only repair roads and bridges, but to make strategic investments that will spur business growth and improve the quality of life in communities statewide,” Gregg said.
Bell said he wants to make sure all road use taxes are being spent on roads at the local, state and federal level before considering other tolls or taxes.
Child abuse
The Indiana Department of Child Services has hired hundreds of caseworkers in the last year to reach caseload ratios in state law but are still struggling and the number of abuse and neglect deaths have skyrocketed.
Gregg said more case workers would be added if he is elected and he will work with the legislature on the budget.
“It’s a matter of budget priorities and children are Indiana’s top priority,” he said.
Holcomb said half of the assessments and ongoing cases relate to substance abuse and he would focus on combating substance abuse across the state and “this will, in turn, help lighten the load on our DCS staff as these cases take the longest to get out of the system.”
Bell questioned the horror stories of DCS getting involved when parents let their children play unsupervised.
“DCS should exist to protect children from abuse, not to act as an overprotective parent,” he said. “It is another bloated government agency we need to trim significantly.”
Vouchers
Indiana has one of the nation’s largest voucher programs in the country, where the state pays to allow students to attend private and religious schools. Its costs keep rising, though, and Democrats decry funneling resources from the public education system.
Both Bell and Holcomb believe parental choice is important, and Bell would like to see a tax credit program supporting vouchers be expanded. Holcomb is also open to that option.
“Families and students should have options … particularly those who are the most disadvantaged and don’t have the wherewithal to take advantage of options others have due to financial means,” Holcomb said.
Gregg has long opposed vouchers and would instead shift some of that funding to a universal pre-K program for all students.
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The fire was caused by a faulty lamp on the first floor of the warehouse, where many flammable liquids and paper products were stored, and it spread quickly through an elevator shaft to the room where those who died, said Ilya Denisov, who heads the Moscow branch of the emergency services.
He said firefighters found the bodies of 16 workers and sent four injured workers to the hospital, where one later died.
Denisov, whose statements were carried by Russian news agencies, said the dead were all from Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet republic in Central Asia, and were believed to be working legally in Russia.
Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Ministry confirmed that 14 of the dead were Kyrgyz citizens.
Abdygani Shakirov, who heads an organization representing the Kyrgyz community in Moscow, said all of the dead were young women.
"Most of them were in Moscow to earn money," he told Russian news agencies. "They were in the dressing room and were unable to get out. The smoke had blocked the exit." | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/world/Fire-sweeps-through-Russian-warehouse--killing-17-workers2016-08-27T07-42-33 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/96fe8a50193b836ad03693496bf7354e23a1eeaa041bdd722b993bd19dcba1c9.json |
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The Mid-Atlantic champs will try to win their first title against international winner South Korea on Sunday. South Korea beat Panama 7-2 earlier Saturday in the international final.
Mancini allowed just one hit through 4 2/3 innings. Billy Dundon drove in two runs, and Jack Hopko and James Fellows each had an RBI.
Jon Luke Simmons broke up Mancini's no-hit bid in the top of the fifth.
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"Jake Coyle",
"Associated Press"
] | 2016-08-30T16:50:11 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fentertainment%2Fcelebrities%2FAppreciation--In-Gene-Wilder-s-madcap-roles--a-magical-mania-14987846.json | http://journalgazette.net/assets/13252554/14987847.jpg | en | null | Appreciation: In Gene Wilder's madcap roles, a magical mania | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | NEW YORK – Gene Wilder was terrific when he was calm and collected. But when he lost it, he was transcendent.
Often playing opposite enormous, big performers like Zero Mostel and Richard Pryor, Wilder was a straight man who often wound up in a straight jacket. His enormous range was everything in between: from a quiet sweetness to a madcap lunacy.
Wilder died Sunday in Stamford, Connecticut, from complications of Alzheimer's disease at age 83.
With wild, Harpo-like hair, a melancholy face and a mad glint in his eye, Wilder was an earthquake of neuroses that tremored with blinks and sweat before cracking and quivering in hysteria.
"I can't stop! I'm hysterical!" he screamed as Leo Bloom in "The Producers" when the well-planned flop refused to flop. His partner (Mostel) tries to calm him by throwing a glass of water in his face. A beat. "I'm wet! I'm wet! I'm hysterical and I'm wet!"
Born Jerome Silberman in Milwaukee, Wilder first began performing for his mother, who was badly marred by a heart attack when Wilder was six, as a way to entertain and cheer her up. He would later be schooled by Lee Strasberg at the Actor's Studio, but that early aura — of laughter with darkness around— never left Wilder.
"Come with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination," he sang in "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory." His Wonka was at once iconic and impossible to pin down. His combination of charm and whimsy, darkness and strangeness breathed life into Roald Dahl's tale. His Wonka was too much for initial audiences (the film was a box-office disappointment) but grew to be adored for its off-kilter complexity.
"I'm an actor not a clown," Wilder was fond of saying.
His early big-screen roles were feats of lunacy: the kidnapped undertaker of "Bonnie and Clyde," the doctor who falls for a sheep named Daisy in Woody Allen's "Everything You Wanted to Know About Sex."
"My quiet exterior used to be a mask for hysteria," he told Time magazine in 1970. "After seven years of analysis, it just became a habit."
Wilder's bug-eyed knack for neurotic extremes, though, was only so winning because of his underlying tenderness. Fully embodying his characters, Wilder was utterly unpredictable, moment to moment.
In Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein," in which he plays Dr. Frankenstein, might be his greatest performance: a mad scientist with his own demons and an acute sensitivity to the pronunciation of "Frankenstein." He and the monster, in tuxes, singing and dancing to "Putting on the Ritz" might sum up Wilder, in all his bizarre glory, more than any other scene.
He could be sentimental, too. The title of his 2005 memoir, "Kiss Me Like a Stranger," came from his then-late third wife, Gilda Radner, whom he met while filming 1982's "Hanky Panky." It was a phrase Radner would say to him, its meaning mysterious to Wilder. He acted rarely after her death in 1989.
Wilder was much more than a comic actor, too. He was a screenwriter (he co-wrote "Young Frankenstein" with Mel Brooks), a director of four films, a novelist and a stage actor. He met Brooks through Anne Bancroft, with whom he starred in the Brecht play "Mother Courage."
Their collaboration together — "Blazing Saddles," ''Young Frankenstein," ''The Producer" — constitutes one of the great pairings in comedy. Wilder and Pryor, too, were an exceptional duo, albeit with more mixed results: "Stir Crazy" and "Silver Streak" as well as the lesser "See No Evil, Hear No Evil" and "Another You."
Wilder, who shied away from interviews, remained delightfully enigmatic through his many decades in show business. We knew his characters better than him.
"Time is a precious thing. Never waste it," he told Veruca Salt in "Wonka," before tossing a clock into bubbling tub.
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City Utilities engineers will be working on a water main installation project, the city's traffic engineering department said in a statement.
The road is scheduled to reopen Sept. 13.
For questions or to report problems, call 427-1172. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/Vance-Avenue-section-to-close-for-2-weeks-14974681 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/1c0c629861b2e9690a940287b98f689d681cc37f1f7952a41bd177c7f40ebb18.json |
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Ron Zartman, park and education manager for the Allen County Parks Department, helps Matias Morales, 6, with his worm habitat Tuesday as Matias admires one of the slimy creatures during the Preschool Discovery Hour: Worm Farmers event at Fox Island County Park. The event included reading a worm book, building worm habitats, searching for worms and a snack. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/No-fear-for-this-creepy-crawly-discovery-14992443 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/79e983a9d3654014bc049f04b8b3e72cbbe626dbb5153bdc05327513ff75eec3.json |
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Cal Quantrill, selected by the San Diego Padres with the No. 8 overall pick of this summer's amateur draft, was promoted from short-season Tri-City and announced as the starting pitcher for Fort Wayne's Wednesday home game against Great Lakes.
Quantrill is 0-4 with a 3.34 ERA in 10 starts. He has a 44-to-4 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He pitched at Stanford but underwent surgery for a torn ligament in his right elbow in March 2015 that ended his Cardinal career. Quantrill's father is former big league setup man Paul Quantrill.
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] | 2016-08-29T12:50:14 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fnews%2Fus%2FFlorida-baby-struck-by-bullet-from-drive-by-while-sleeping-14969733.json | http://www.journalgazette.net/images/favicon.ico | en | null | Florida baby struck by bullet from drive-by while sleeping | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – A baby is recovering after authorities in Florida say she was struck by a bullet from a drive-by shooting as she slept in her home.
Pasco County Sheriff's spokesman Kevin Doll said multiple shots were fired outside the 1-year-old girl's house in New Port Richey late Sunday.
Doll says the child was struck in the wrist. She was taken to a hospital and her condition isn't thought to be life-threatening. The girl's name was not released.
Investigators say the shooting doesn't appear to be random. In a news release early Monday, Doll said the child's mother is a "documented gang member."
The case remains under investigation.
New Port Richey is north of Tampa on Florida's Gulf coast. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/us/Florida-baby-struck-by-bullet-from-drive-by-while-sleeping-14969733 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/27f741197fdbcea36b847f5fc6ec49903c1cc395476183c40b113b55efd5eef4.json |
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"Niki Kelly",
"The Journal Gazette"
] | 2016-08-26T13:01:53 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Findiana%2FHearing-long--tense-for-ex-abortion-doc-14921820.json | http://www.journalgazette.net/images/favicon.ico | en | null | Hearing long, tense for ex-abortion doc | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Medical Licensing Board late Thursday weighed whether a former Fort Wayne abortion doctor’s medical license should be sanctioned related to alleged documentation and patient care violations.
The hearing ran late, and members of the board became frustrated that they hadn’t finished Dr. Ulrich Klopfer’s testimony after more than eight hours and thousands of papers entered into evidence. Tension was high as attorneys on both sides objected repeatedly and nearly yelled at each other.
No ruling had been reached as of 11 p.m. Thursday.
Klopfer has performed thousands of abortions over several decades in Indiana – including in Fort Wayne – but is currently not practicing. His three clinics in Fort Wayne, South Bend and Gary have shut down.
Mary Watts, Klopfer’s attorney, said the case is about forms and not about the standard of care patients received.
“He provided good medical care for his patients and did his best to follow the law,” she said. “It’s a question of documentation.”
But Deputy Attorney General Amelia Hilliker said Klopfer failed to conduct his practice in alignment with state rules and regulations.
“Dr. Klopfer needs to understand how important these issues are,” she said.
The case was spurred by Indiana Right to Life groups analyzing surveys, terminated pregnancy reports and other required information.
Klopfer began performing abortions in the 1970s after the legalization of abortion by Roe v. Wade. He had been affiliated with the Fort Wayne Women’s Health Organization since 1986 and became the owner in 2008. He stopped performing abortions in Fort Wayne in January 2014 when he lost a backup physician required to meet the county’s admitting privileges law.
He surrendered the license for the Gary facility in June 2015 and also agreed to stop providing abortions in South Bend in November 2015.
The complaint claims that in six cases, Klopfer didn’t provide the required informed-consent period, which gives a patient at least 18 hours to deliberate after getting information about an abortion and before agreeing to the procedure.
Klopfer said in testimony: “My feeling was that women and girls have a right to have safe, legal abortions. Women get pregnant, men don’t. We need to respect women making a decision that they think is best in their life.”
The state says Klopfer didn’t have properly qualified personnel present when pain medication was given to patients undergoing abortions.
The state also asserts that Klopfer:
•Submitted 2,400 incomplete or inaccurate terminated pregnancy reports. There is confusion over what counts as a “complete” form because the health department changed policies that initially focused only on eight fields on the form. Klopfer admits that fields on a woman’s last menstruation or father’s name often weren’t filled in.
•Failed to submit documentation of abortions performed on at least two 13-year-old girls to the state health department within the required three-day time frame to ensure safety of the patient. Klopfer admitted the error and called it a shortcoming.
•Had unqualified staff provide the required information and counseling to patients. A staffer with a master’s degree in counseling gave the information instead of an advanced practice nurse, according to testimony.
Some of the hearing was spent on surveys by the Indiana State Department of Health on the actual clinics.
Surveyor Linda Plummer did four inspections of the Fort Wayne office and described it as rundown, not well-maintained and older. Plummer also said Klopfer was blunt and abrupt. She also described staff as having a “laissez-faire” attitude.
But the complaint against Klopfer’s license doesn’t reflect those things. The only mention of direct patient care was whether patients who received pain medications were appropriately monitored.
Klopfer testified he gave pain medications to some younger patients and those who paid extra for it. He said either a nurse or medical assistant were in the recovery room with the patient.
Other doctors’ testimony made clear that Klopfer’s sedation techniques were old-fashioned but not necessarily wrong or inappropriate.
nkelly@jg.net | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/indiana/Hearing-long--tense-for-ex-abortion-doc-14921820 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/f4e40d40c22bc989cb8c6fe5e7716bff095e4847c2f85fedf46fedb7534c7a2c.json |
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"Matthew Perrone",
"Associated Press"
] | 2016-08-26T16:48:17 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fnews%2Fus%2FFDA-expands-Zika-screening-to-all-US-blood-centers-14929283.json | http://journalgazette.net/assets/13244461/14929285.jpg | en | null | FDA expands Zika screening to all US blood centers | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration wants all U.S. blood centers to start screening for Zika, a major expansion intended to protect the country's blood supply from the mosquito-borne virus.
Friday's advisory means all U.S. states and territories will need to begin testing blood donations for Zika. Previously, the FDA had limited the requirement to Puerto Rico and two Florida counties.
"There is still much uncertainty regarding the nature and extent of Zika virus transmission," said Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA's biologic products center, in an agency release. "At this time, the recommendation for testing the entire blood supply will help ensure that safe blood is available for all individuals who might need transfusion."
Blood collection sites already test donations for HIV, hepatitis, West Nile virus and other blood-borne viruses.
FDA officials said Zika testing is already underway in Puerto Rico and parts of Florida, where "it has shown to be beneficial in identifying donations infected with Zika virus."
The FDA has authorized use of two experimental blood-screening tests for Zika, one made by Roche and another from Hologic Inc. Several testing sites are already voluntarily using the technology, including blood centers in Texas.
The cost of adding Zika testing to the blood screening process is less than $10, according to officials at South Texas Blood and Tissue Center.
Since February, U.S. blood centers have been turning away people who have recently traveled to areas with Zika outbreaks, under a previous FDA directive.
Zika is spread primarily by mosquito bites, as well as sex. There have been cases of Zika transmission through blood transfusion in Brazil.
The FDA works with other federal agencies to set standards for screening, testing and handling blood donations.
Last month, blood centers in Miami and Fort Lauderdale had to halt donations until they could begin screening each unit of blood. The order followed now-confirmed reports of local Zika transmission in the Miami area — the first in the continental U.S.
Puerto Rico suspended blood donations and imported blood products in March until the island began screening its blood.
Friday's announcement follows recent pressure from members of Congress urging the FDA to expand Zika screening.
"We must implement widespread universal screening now to prevent any further contamination of the blood supply before it occurs and to pre-empt a widespread shortfall in the blood supply," stated Reps. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Patrick Murphy, D-Fla. and a half-dozen other House members, in a letter to the FDA earlier this month.
The Zika virus causes only a mild illness in most people, but scientists have confirmed that infection during pregnancy can lead to severe brain-related birth defects.
The tropical mosquito that spreads Zika and other viruses is found in the southern U.S. While health officials have predicted that mosquitoes in the continental U.S. would begin spreading Zika this summer, they also have said they expect only isolated clusters of infections and not widespread outbreaks. So far, there have been about 40 cases of homegrown Zika in Florida. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/us/FDA-expands-Zika-screening-to-all-US-blood-centers-14929283 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/b018b750d536a53a901a6fd067bb162b83ed1d5cd71a31e62cb574e9d5f4eed8.json |
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"Associated Press"
] | 2016-08-27T06:49:19 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2FCoveted--religious-vote--defies-easy-generalization-14929786.json | http://www.journalgazette.net/images/favicon.ico | en | null | Coveted 'religious vote' defies easy generalization | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | ATLANTA – Republican Donald Trump has told conservative evangelical pastors in Florida that his presidency would preserve “religious liberty” and reverse what he insists is a government-enforced muzzling of Christians.
The same afternoon, Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine praised another, more liberal group of black church leaders in Louisiana for their “progressive values that are the values of Scripture,” and he urged them to see Hillary Clinton as a kindred spirit.
The competing appearances earlier this month highlight an oft-overlooked political reality: The “religious vote” is vast and complex, and it extends beyond generalizations about “social conservatives” who side with Republicans and black Protestant churches whose pastors and parishioners opt nearly unanimously for Democrats.
Here’s an overview of how the dynamics among religious voters could help determine the 45th president.
How religious are American voters? There’s a reason politicians chase steeples. Exit polls from recent elections suggest religiously affiliated Americans and those who attend services regularly are more likely to vote than those who claim no organized faith identity.
In 2012 exit polls, almost 9 out of 10 voters claimed some religious affiliation and 8 out of 10 voters identified as Christian. That’s a higher proportion than what surveys typically find in the general population.
Most Christians are Republicans, right? White Christians do skew Republican. President Barack Obama won about 40 percent of white Catholics, according to 2012 exit polls. He won less than a third of white non-Catholic Christians. A slice of that group, white evangelical or “born-again” Christians, are even more conservative. Obama won just a fifth of them.
Yet those groups are just a subset of religious voters, and the Democratic nominee still gets some of that vote. White non-Catholic Christians cast about 40 percent of the 2012 ballots, with white Catholics responsible for less than a fifth. The “born-again” white evangelical vote accounted for just a quarter of the overall electorate – same as the total Catholic vote that includes millions of Hispanics, Asians and African-Americans.
Black and Hispanic voters, meanwhile, also form key pieces of the religious vote, and they lean heavily in Democrats’ favor.
Trump and white evangelicals: In Florida, Trump told pastors he’s not their “perfect” candidate. He’s drawn fire for his boasts about sexual exploits and his rhetoric about immigrants.
But he’s tapped Mike Pence as his running mate, touting the Indiana governor’s staunch anti-abortion, anti-gay rights record that appeals to many white religious conservatives.
Trump compares himself to Ronald Reagan, another divorced candidate initially questioned and then embraced by conservative religious leaders. Reagan “knew how to win,” Trump reminded the pastors in Florida. Arguing that too many evangelicals stayed home for Obama’s victories, Trump says he’s the movement’s best chance for conservative federal court appointments and relaxing the ban on tax-exempt churches participating in blatant political activity.
Yet Trump also risks his own oversimplifications. He urged the Florida assembly to “get your people out to vote,” pointing specifically at Utah, a GOP-stronghold where he is underperforming.
Utah is, in fact, heavily Mormon.
Clinton, the Methodist: Just as Trump is aiming for traditionally Republican religious sectors, Clinton’s is focusing most heavily on a Democratic trove: the black church. Clinton’s staff includes a “national African-American faith outreach director.”
Still, Clinton bets that Trump’s atypical GOP profile gives her some opening. She touts her Methodist faith, and some of her arguments about Trump’s temperament and his treatment of others are aimed broadly at moderate and even Republican voters who prioritize their faith.
Is there a bellwether? The winner among Catholics has also won the national popular vote in every presidential election since 1972. But it’s really more a function of math: Catholics cast about a quarter of presidential ballots, and the group is ideologically, ethnically, racially and geographically diverse.
For example, Mitt Romney won 6 out of 10 white Catholics in 2012, about the same proportion he claimed among all whites; Obama dominated among non-white Catholics, just as he did among other non-whites. Together, Obama won a narrow majority of the Catholic vote, not much different than his national popular vote share. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/politics/Coveted--religious-vote--defies-easy-generalization-14929786 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/035b5edfabb3c0bc291834d3d4ae65913ff944250f59c4e99e0297ff016d7aad.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:05:46 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fnews%2Fworld%2FKidneys-for-cash-in-Iran-14911968.json | http://journalgazette.net/assets/13243139/14911972.jpg | en | null | Kidneys for cash in Iran | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | TEHRAN, Iran – The whirling hum of a dialysis machine could have been the soundtrack to the rest of Zahra Hajikarimi’s life but for an unusual program in Iran that allows people to buy a kidney from a living donor.
Iran’s kidney program stands apart from other organ donation systems around the world by openly allowing payments, typically of several thousand dollars. It has helped effectively eliminate the country’s kidney transplant waiting list since 1999, the government says – in contrast to Western nations like the United States, where tens of thousands hope for an organ and thousands die waiting each year.
“Some donors have financial motivations. We can’t say they don’t. If (those donors) didn’t have financial motives, they wouldn’t ... donate a kidney,” Hashem Ghasemi, the head of the patient-run Dialysis and Transplant Patients Association of Iran, told The Associated Press. “And some people just have charitable motivations.”
The AP gained rare access to Iran’s program, visiting patients on dialysis waiting for an organ, speaking to a man preparing to sell one of his kidneys and watching surgeons in Tehran perform a transplant. All of those interviewed stressed the altruistic nature of the program – even as graffiti scrawled on walls and trees near hospitals in Iran’s capital advertised people offering to sell a kidney for cash.
Careful system
Under Iran’s program, created in 1988, a person needing a kidney is referred to the Dialysis and Transplant Patients Association, which matches those needing a kidney with a potential healthy adult donor. The government pays for the surgeries, while the donor gets health coverage for at least a year and reduced rates on health insurance for years after that from government hospitals.
Those who broker the connection receive no payment. They help negotiate whatever financial compensation the donor receives, usually the equivalent of $4,500. They also help determine when Iranian charities or wealthy individuals cover the costs for those who cannot afford to pay for a kidney.
Today, more than 1,480 people receive a kidney transplant from a living donor in Iran each year, about 55 percent of the total of 2,700 transplants annually, according to government figures. For Hajikarimi, a 52-year-old Iranian mother of two, a transplant can’t come soon enough. Her kidneys failed, with doctors finding higher-than-normal protein levels in her urine, and she has been on dialysis for four months.
In that time, physicians determined that Hajikarimi can undergo a transplant, and the nonprofit group managing her case began looking for a donor, a process that typically takes up to six months. Then the recipient and the donor meet to agree to the financial arrangements before the surgery.
Iran says its system safeguards against black-market organ sales by having the nonprofit groups handle all arrangements and hold money in escrow until after the surgery. Foreigners are now largely banned from taking part, squelching the possibility of medical tourism. But Iranians who are dual nationals can benefit from the program.
However, it’s clear that some donors are motivated by the cash payout. Inflation and unemployment remain high in Iran even after last year’s nuclear deal with world powers that saw some sanctions lifted. One man said he applied to sell one of his kidneys to pay off his debts. Debtors can be imprisoned in Iran.
“I am here because if I don’t get the money, my entire life will be ruined,” said the man, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of ruining his professional image. “My life and my public face are in danger. This has driven me to do this.”
World takes note
The U.N. health agency’s guiding principles on organ transplantation call for banning organ sales, though it allows for “reimbursing reasonable and verifiable expenses,” including the loss of income by a living donor.
Sigrid Fry-Revere, an expert on the program who wrote “The Kidney Sellers: A Journey of Discovery in Iran,” said Iran’s system offers aspects that could be used elsewhere, though she opposes organ sales for profit.
“You cannot put a price on an organ,” said Fry-Revere, who is president and co-founder of the American Living Organ Donor Network. “This is rewarded goodwill. This is two people getting together to help make each other’s lives better.”
In the U.S., there are more than 99,000 patients currently on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. Last year, there were 17,878 transplants, while 4,481 died waiting, according to UNOS. A 1984 U.S. law makes organ sales illegal.
A series of academic papers and opinion pieces in recent years by doctors and prominent economists like Nobel Prize winner Alvin Roth have explored the idea of allowing paid kidney donations in the U.S. An article in October’s edition of the American Journal of Transplantation written by three physicians and an economist proposed a system in which the U.S. government would pay $45,000 to a living kidney donor and $10,000 to the family of a deceased donor.
“Such compensation would be considered an expression of appreciation by society for someone who has given the gift of life to another,” the paper said.
Some ethicists and doctors argue that compensating donors in the U.S. would put the poor at a disadvantage of getting a transplant while also pressuring them to offer their organs for sale when they face financial trouble.
“We still think profiteering or someone making a profit from a sale and making this a commercial enterprise is a slippery slope,” said Kevin Longino, the CEO of the National Kidney Foundation in the U.S. “It’s still an easy way to exploit poor people and underprivileged people.” | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/world/Kidneys-for-cash-in-Iran-14911968 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/dea6b4f3a18e8814aa80d75757420bb9d8a70c6c33939677e36ccc928fe48842.json |
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"Dave Hogg",
"Associated Press"
] | 2016-08-27T06:49:23 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fsports%2Fprofessional%2Fmlb%2FVerlander-leads-Tigers-to-5th-in-row-14937820.json | http://journalgazette.net/assets/13245786/14937822.jpg | en | null | Verlander leads Tigers to 5th in row | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | DETROIT – Justin Verlander pitched into the eighth inning and Justin Upton homered for the fourth time in five games as the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Friday night.
The Tigers have won five straight to move back into contention in both the AL Central and wild-card races.
Upton was hitting .226 when Tigers manager Brad Ausmus held him out of the starting lineup for three days last week. Since returning on Saturday, he's batting .417 with seven extra-base hits and 11 RBI in six games.
Verlander (14-7) gave up two runs and four hits in 72/3 innings. He walked one and struck out eight in his ninth straight quality start. Francisco Rodriguez got the last four outs for his 36th save.
Ricky Nolasco (4-12) held the Tigers scoreless for the first five innings, but ended up giving up four runs, nine hits and three walks in 61/3 innings.
Albert Pujols gave the Angels a 1-0 lead in the first, hitting his 585th career homer. He came into the game hitting .360 against the Tigers, the best average in baseball since 2001. It was Pujols' first regular-season homer off Verlander, though he did hit one off the Tigers ace in the 2006 World Series.
The Tigers had runners on second and third with no outs in the second, but J.D. Martinez was easily thrown out at the plate trying to score on Casey McGehee's grounder. James McCann popped out, and long-time Angel Erick Aybar walked in his first plate appearance against his old teammates.
That loaded the bases for Ian Kinsler, and he lined out to center. Neither team threatened again until the Tigers put runners on second and third with two outs in the fifth, but Miguel Cabrera hit the ball to almost the same place as Kinsler.
Detroit broke through in the sixth, tying the game on consecutive doubles by Victor Martinez and J.D. Martinez, and Upton hit the next pitch into the stands in left field to give the Tigers a 3-1 lead.
Cameron Maybin added a solo homer in the seventh. Verlander didn't allow a hit after the first until Kaleb Cowart's one-out single in the eighth. | http://www.journalgazette.net/sports/professional/mlb/Verlander-leads-Tigers-to-5th-in-row-14937820 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/699ea36b8352e03a850cfaa8ef2310344953c9dfadf280fa9b09de74bf8fe812.json |
[
"Eric Tucker",
"Associated Press"
] | 2016-08-30T06:50:35 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fnews%2Fus%2FPolice-training-for-mentally-ill-14978332.json | http://www.journalgazette.net/images/favicon.ico | en | null | Police training for mentally ill | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | WASHINGTON – Justice Department lawyers investigating police agencies for claims of racial discrimination and excessive force are increasingly turning up a different problem: officers’ interactions with the mentally ill.
The latest example came in Baltimore, where a critical report on that police department’s policies found that officers end up in unnecessarily violent confrontations with mentally disabled people who in many instances haven’t even committed crimes. The report cited instances of officers using a stun gun to subdue an agitated man who refused to leave a vacant building and of spraying mace to force a troubled person – said by his father to be unarmed and off his medications – out of an apartment.
Though past federal investigations have addressed the problem, the Baltimore report went a step further: It was the first time the Justice Department has explicitly found that a police department’s policies violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. The finding is intended to chart a path to what federal officials hope will be far-reaching improvements, including better training for dispatchers and officers, diversion of more people to treatment rather than jail and stronger relationships with mental health specialists.
“Through the course of our work in the last several years on this bucket of issues, we’ve seen how important it is to get at the mental health issues as early in the system as possible,” said Vanita Gupta, head of the department’s Civil Rights Division.
Even as police forces improve training and develop intervention teams to respond to individuals in the throes of a crisis, concerns remain that officers aren’t adequately equipped for the situations and are being forced to fill the void of a resource-starved mental health infrastructure. More than 14 percent of male jail inmates and 31 percent of female inmates are affected by serious mental illness, according to a July speech by Justice Department official Eve Hill.
“From the standpoint of police, they are somewhat frustrated because many of the people who are walking the streets and who are in need of help are not getting it,” said Chuck Wexler, executive director of the Police Executive Research Forum. “They have been out on the streets, they can’t afford medication, and so the police wind up being the only one they come in contact with.”
The Portland police department, which also came under investigation, agreed to new training and accountability measures under a settlement. A federal monitor in February found the Seattle police department was sending trained crisis intervention officers to “crisis events in the great majority of instances” and had given some level of training to all officers in the last two years. A report this month from the Seattle police found that only 1.6 percent of crisis cases reported during the past year involved any reportable use of force.
Federal officials hope for a similar resolution in Baltimore, where the Justice Department says police have provided minimal training on responding to mental health crises. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/us/Police-training-for-mentally-ill-14978332 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/297741f4ea7501c959806b56cbb99d1df3f0be0c370bf02a93670c4b21f3fc4a.json |
[
"Chris Goff",
"The Journal Gazette"
] | 2016-08-30T06:50:05 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fsports%2Fprofessional%2Ftincaps%2FProspect-struggles-in-relief-14981216.json | http://journalgazette.net/assets/13251404/14980134.jpg | en | null | Prospect struggles in relief | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | Two of the TinCaps’ top pitching prospects got vastly different results Monday night.
Logan Allen, in his second start since returning from the disabled list, performed well while Austin Smith struggled in a 10-2 defeat to West Michigan at Parkview Field.
The TinCaps (60-74, 24-40 second half) settled for a split of the four-game series and are off today before their final six games of the season.
Allen, operating on a pitch count, went 32/3 innings and gave up just one run on one hit, a solo home run by Will Allen (no relation) in the top of the second inning.
Fort Wayne activated the left-handed Allen on Wednesday and started him that night at Great Lakes. He went 32/3 innings there and gave up just one run on four hits to begin his comeback from a bone spur.
Austin Smith also pitched in Wednesday, with four shutout innings and five strikeouts. But his tandem with Allen didn’t go as well the second time.
Elvin Liriano got the final out of the fourth to keep it 1-0. Smith then entered in the fifth and went a third of an inning. The Whitecaps got five earned runs on five hits against Smith, the 20-year-old right-hander is rated the No. 27 prospect in the San Diego Padres’ farm system.
An error by third baseman Carlos Belen, one of two he made in the game and one of the TinCaps’ four, was pivotal in setting up the inning.
“They (the Whitecaps) thrive on mistakes,” TinCaps manager Anthony Contreras said. “They’re a small-ball team. If you leave pitches up, they can do damage.”
Will Allen, the Whitecaps’ cleanup hitter, was 2 for 4 with his fifth homer, an RBI single and two walks. West Michigan’s Jose Azocar went 3 for 5 with two RBI singles, and Arvicent Perez was 3 for 6 with a pair of RBI doubles.
West Michigan (68-61, 29-33) is headed to the Midwest League playoffs and finished 11-11 against the TinCaps, who were eliminated Sunday from the Eastern Division wild-card race. It snapped Fort Wayne’s streak of consecutive playoff appearances at seven.
The team’s first game since being knocked from contention was a hard one to watch for the announced crowd of 4,534.
Down 8-0, the TinCaps at last broke through in the sixth on Tyler Selesky’s RBI single and Alan Garcia’s RBI groundout. But they mustered nothing more on a night they were outhit 13-5 and used a position player – Garcia – to pitch the ninth. He didn’t give up a run and struck out a batter.
Sandy Baez (7-9) pitched six innings, giving up two runs on five hits with eight strikeouts.
Besides Allen, the Padres’ No. 17 prospect, Chris Baker was a bright spot in the series, going 6 for 16 with two walks, a homer and three RBI, though he did commit an error at shortstop Monday.
“Good baseball player,” said Mark Conner, the Padres’ scouting director who attended the game. “He’s gone through a long year with the college season. You just want to see him get through the year healthy.”
cgoff@jg.net | http://www.journalgazette.net/sports/professional/tincaps/Prospect-struggles-in-relief-14981216 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/ed59d5bc82fb32b93297575aa82e3cea8704a6b2e1ee66782c0fa32790abd6e9.json |
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"Ahmed Al-Haj",
"Associated Press"
] | 2016-08-29T12:50:04 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fnews%2Fworld%2FIS-suicide-attack-in-Yemen-kills-45-government-fighters-14970150.json | http://journalgazette.net/assets/13249977/14970151.jpg | en | null | IS suicide attack in Yemen kills 45 government fighters | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | SANAA, Yemen – A suicide car bombing claimed by the Islamic State group in Yemen's southern city of Aden on Monday killed at least 45 pro-government recruits, officials said.
The men were at a staging area near two schools and a mosque when a pickup truck suddenly accelerated through the building's gate as a food delivery arrived, exploding amid the crowd, witnesses said.
"Bodies and body parts are scattered all over the place," said Mohammed Osman, a neighbor who rushed to the scene. "It was a massacre," he said.
Over 60 wounded were being taken to three area hospitals, Yemeni security officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media. They identified the bomber as one Ahmed Seif, distributing a photo of him smiling and holding an assault rifle next to a flag used by Islamic extremists as well as a rocket grenade launcher.
Yemen is embroiled in a civil war pitting the internationally recognized government and a Saudi-led coalition against the Shiite Houthi rebels, who are allied with army units loyal to a former president. The fighting has allowed al-Qaida and an IS affiliate to expand their reach, particularly in the south.
The recruits were signing up to join a new unit the Saudis hope will ultimately be made up of 5,000 fighters. After some training, the new force will deploy to the Saudi cities of Najran and Jizan, near the border with Yemen, the officials said. The Houthis control most of northern Yemen, including the border regions and the capital, Sanaa.
Aid group Doctors Without Borders reported on social media that their hospital in Aden had received 45 dead, while the Yemeni officials earlier put the figure at 25 but said it was likely to rise.
The IS-run Aamaq news agency said the attack was carried out "by a fighter from the Islamic State who targeted a recruitment center."
Ahmed al-Fatih, who had been working at the center, said security at the site was lax.
"There was no consideration of security," he said. "So it was easy for al-Qaida or Daesh to pull off such an act," he added, using an Arabic acronym to refer to IS.
The U.N. and rights groups estimate at least 9,000 people have been killed since fighting escalated in March 2015 with the start of Saudi-led airstrikes targeting the Houthis and their allies. Some 3 million people have been displaced inside the country, the Arab world's poorest.
U.N.-mediated peace talks in Kuwait were suspended earlier this month with no signs of progress.
The Houthis and forces allied to former President Ali Abdullah Saleh seized Yemen's capital, Sanaa, in September 2014, forcing the internationally recognized government to flee the country. The Saudi-led campaign against the Houthis has pushed them out of southern Yemen, but has failed to dislodge them from Sanaa and the rest of the north.
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Associated Press writer Bassem Mroue in Beirut contributed to this report. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/world/IS-suicide-attack-in-Yemen-kills-45-government-fighters-14970150 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/e8b80cd69c5e58732797864b5dbf53bb7e95b5730b11c8ea898365100ea41218.json |
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"Mark Stevenson",
"Associated Press"
] | 2016-08-31T14:50:26 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fnews%2Fworld%2FMexico-wonders-why-its-president-is-meeting-with-Trump-15003755.json | http://journalgazette.net/assets/13255045/15003757.jpg | en | null | Mexico wonders why its president is meeting with Trump | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | MEXICO CITY – President Enrique Pena Nieto awoke to a storm of criticism from Mexicans over his decision to meet Wednesday with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who is widely reviled in Mexico for referring to its migrants as "rapists" and criminals.
Former first lady Margarita Zavala, herself a potential presidential candidate, aimed a tweet at Trump, saying: "Even though you may have been invited, we want you to know you're not welcome. We Mexicans have dignity, and we reject your hate speech."
At least two protests were already being planned for downtown Mexico City and Pena Nieto's office would not say exactly where or when the meeting would be held, possibly in a bid to avoid protests outside the meeting site.
Leading historian Enrique Krauze also addressed a tweet to Trump in English: "Listen ... We Mexicans expect nothing less than an apology for calling us 'criminals and rapists.'"
He compared Pena Nieto's meeting to British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain signing of a 1938 peace pact with Germany. "Tyrants are to be confronted, not pacified," Krauze told the Televisa TV network.
Even Pena Nieto has made such such comparisons. Asked about Trump in March, Pena Nieto complained to the Excelsior newspaper about "these strident expressions that seek to propose very simple solutions." He said that sort of language has led to "very fateful scenes in the history of humanity."
"That's the way Mussolini arrived and the way Hitler arrived," Pena Nieto said.
Many Mexicans felt the Republican had left Pena Nieto flat-footed by accepting an invitation the Mexican president had made simply for appearances' sake.
The newspaper El Universal wrote in an editorial that Trump "caught Mexican diplomats off guard" by accepting the invitation, and "got one step ahead of them."
"They wanted to invite Hillary (Clinton), but that meant inviting both of them and nobody thought Trump would accept first," said Mexico City-based security analyst Alejandro Hope. "What's in it for Mexico? Here there's nothing to gain. The upside is all for Trump."
Historically, the golden rule of Mexico's foreign policy has been to avoid being seen as taking sides in U.S. politics; hence the two invitations, even though Mexico favors Hillary Clinton's position on a path to citizenship for migrants.
Pena Nieto acknowledged he had invited both candidates, and said he did it because "I believe in dialogue to promote Mexico's interests and above all to protect Mexicans everywhere."
Mexicans have already made – and beaten to pulp – pinatas of Donald Trump. They created a video game in which players can throw soccer balls, cactus leaves and tequila bottles at a cartoon image of Trump. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/world/Mexico-wonders-why-its-president-is-meeting-with-Trump-15003755 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/6011b6fad2163494cd896577636833e454ea442fd25e9db8dd2e3822fd49c2f4.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:03:15 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fnews%2FWarning-shots-escalate-US-Iran-gulf-encounters-14921540.json | http://journalgazette.net/assets/13243169/14921245.jpg | en | null | Warning shots escalate US-Iran gulf encounters | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | WASHINGTON – A U.S. Navy ship fired three warning shots in the direction of an Iranian boat that was approaching another American ship head-on in the North Arabian Gulf on Wednesday, U.S. officials said, in an escalation of encounters in the region this week.
According to U.S. Navy Cmdr. Bill Urban, the Iranian boat came within 200 yards of the USS Tempest and ignored several bridge-to-bridge radio calls and warning flares. It finally turned away after the USS Squall, which was with the USS Tempest, fired three warning shots from its .50-caliber gun, said Urban, a spokesman for the Navy’s 5th Fleet.
The incident was one of three encounters that U.S. ships had with Iranian Revolutionary Guard boats in the Gulf on Wednesday. And they came a day after four small Iranian boats approached the USS Nitze at high speed in the Strait of Hormuz. The boats veered off after the U.S. fired flares.
Striking miners kill Bolivian official
Authorities in Bolivia say striking miners have kidnapped and killed the country’s deputy government minister, who had traveled to the area to mediate in the conflict over mining laws.
Government Minister Carlos Romero called it a “cowardly and brutal killing” and asked that the miners turn over the body of deputy minister Rodolfo Illanes.
The strike has turned violent recently with two protesters being killed and riot police failing to clear a highway in a western part of the Andean nation.
Mother charged in girl’s horrific death
On the day Victoria Martens was going to celebrate her 10th birthday, she was found dead in her family’s apartment by Albuquerque police officers, her dismembered remains wrapped in a burning blanket.
Details of what New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez and law enforcement officials described as an unspeakable crime emerged Thursday in a criminal complaint made public and filed against the girl’s mother, her boyfriend and his cousin. The three were taken into custody late Wednesday night.
Police say Victoria was injected with methamphetamine, sexually assaulted, strangled and stabbed before being dismembered.
Zip line victim was off safety system
A woman who fell 35 feet to her death from a zip line platform had disconnected herself from the safety system, the attraction’s operator said Thursday.
Delaware State Police investigators are investigating how Tina Werner tumbled off the platform at the Go Ape Tree Top Adventure attraction in Lums Pond State Park on Wednesday.
Participants at Go Ape courses are equipped with climbing harnesses and two sets of ropes with carabiners that they unclip and clip to safety wires in sequence as they move through the trees.
Werner, 59, of Felton, had completed the required safety training, and was nearing the end of the course when she fell, said Jeff Davis, a spokesman for Go Ape. The attraction in Bear spans seven acres and includes four zip lines and a variety of swings, rope ladders, bridges and trapezes.
Turkey gives Kurds week to scale back
Turkey sent more tanks into northern Syria on Thursday and gave Syrian Kurdish forces a week to scale back their presence near the Turkish border, a day after it launched a U.S.-backed cross-border incursion to establish a frontier zone free of the Islamic State group and Kurdish rebels.
Skirmishes broke out between Turkish-backed Syrian rebels and the U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters, raising the potential for an all-out confrontation between the two American allies that would also jeopardize the fight against the Islamic State group in the volatile area.
Turkey’s incursion Wednesday to capture the town of Jarablus was a dramatic escalation of Turkey’s role in Syria’s war and adds yet another powerhouse force on the ground in an already complicated conflict.
Colombia poised for peace deal
Colombia’s president is moving quickly to hold a national referendum on a peace deal meant to end a half-century of bloody conflict with leftist rebels, delivering the final text of the deal to congress on Thursday and declaring a definitive cease-fire with the guerrillas.
“The armed conflict with the FARC is ending,” President Juan Manuel Santos said on the steps of the congress building while declaring a definitive end to military action against the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.
Members of his family and Cabinet walked with him from his official residence to hand-deliver the 297-page accord to lawmakers, a move required for Colombia to hold a national referendum on the peace deal that Santos announced for Oct. 2.
Autonomous taxis out in Singapore
The world’s first self-driving taxis began picking up passengers in Singapore starting Thursday.
Select members of the public can hail a free ride through their smartphones in taxis operated by nuTonomy, an autonomous vehicle software startup. While multiple companies, including Google and Volvo, have been testing self-driving cars on public roads for several years, nuTonomy says is the first to offer rides to the public.
Its launch in Singapore is beating ride-hailing service Uber, which plans to offer rides in autonomous cars in Pittsburgh, by a few weeks.
WhatsApp to give Facebook numbers
Global messaging service WhatsApp says it will start sharing the phone numbers of its users with Facebook, its parent company. That means WhatsApp users could soon start seeing more targeted ads and Facebook friend suggestions on Facebook based on WhatsApp information – although not on the messaging service itself.
The move is a subtle but significant shift for WhatsApp, used by more than 1 billion people around the world. When it was acquired by Facebook for an eye-popping $21.8 billion two years ago, executives promised privacy would be safeguarded.
WhatsApp is giving users a limited time to opt out of sharing their information with Facebook, although they must take the extra step of unchecking a box to do so. It also says Facebook won’t post phone numbers online or give them to anyone. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/Warning-shots-escalate-US-Iran-gulf-encounters-14921540 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/5c544bc21a2509629fa5219c538ad6a5904c1f93f935932bf1865dcefd8b699c.json |
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With an 0-2 count, Marcus Greene Jr. wasn’t necessarily expecting something to hit.
An 82 mph slider came in over the plate, though, and the TinCaps’ backup catcher took a big hack. Good thing he did.
Greene smashed a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday night to give the TinCaps a 2-1 victory over West Michigan in front of 6,421 at Parkview Field.
His heroics brought the stadium to life.
“It feels great,” Greene said. “We just try to keep the energy up the whole time with what the standings are. In this game, you have to have fun.”
Fort Wayne (59-72, 23-38 second half) remains alive for a trip to the Midwest League playoffs but, with nine games left, must leapfrog four clubs in the Eastern Division wild-card race.
The Whitecaps (66-60, 27-32) have already clinched a playoff berth and opened this four-game series with Beau Burrows, the second-ranked prospect in the Detroit Tigers’ farm system, on the mound.
Fort Wayne countered with Anderson Espinoza, the San Diego Padres’ top prospect, and neither guy disappointed.
With A.J. Preller watching from behind home plate in his first visit to the Summit City as the Padres’ general manager, Espinoza went five innings and gave up one run on four hits.
The only run against the 18-year-old right-hander occurred in the fifth when Cam Gibson came home from third base on a caught stealing at second.
Prior to Greene’s fifth long ball, the TinCaps had been held scoreless since Carlos Belen’s RBI fielder’s choice in the third. Burrows ended up going five innings and giving up just that one run on four hits. He had five strikeouts.
The TinCaps’ bullpen was dominant. Long man Blake Rogers threw three shutout innings, lowering his ERA to 4.89, and David Bednar (3-3) worked a 1-2-3 top of the ninth to keep the game tied.
Bednar, just drafted this summer, has become a top option late in close games. He has pitched scoreless ball in six of his last seven appearances.
“I was very fortunate to get the call here (to Fort Wayne),” Bednar said. “I try to pound the zone and just let the guys behind me make plays.”
Greene, in the lineup due to Austin Allen being sick for a second straight day, made the biggest play of them all.
“I thought he (lefty Trent Szkutnik) was going to waste a pitch,” Greene said. “He threw a pitch I could handle, and I managed to get it up out of the ballpark.”
cgoff@jg.net | http://www.journalgazette.net/sports/professional/tincaps/Backup-catcher-hero-for-TinCaps-14938531 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/db34debcf5c91361ef85b19d05e835059d34fddff05e597999b7de9c66bf9fd8.json |
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Nationally, the average price of gas went up 3.4 cents a gallon last week, to $2.21 a gallon, GasBuddy said in a statement.
Area prices were 37 cents a gallon lower than a year ago and are 7 cents a gallon lower than last month, the statement said. Nationally, it said, prices were 28 cents a gallon lower than a year ago and 7.4 cents lower than last month.
The recent rise in gas prices is attributed to a late-summer rally in oil markets, driven by OPEC threats, said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy, in the statement.
2016's was still the cheapest summer gas in a decade, DeHaan said.
"While some tropical disturbances may lead gas prices to continue rising slightly ahead of Labor Day weekend, relief will be felt across every single state over the next few weeks as gasoline demand drops and cheaper winter gas begins flowing in mid-September." DeHaan said. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/Gas-prices-fall-as-stations-gear-up-for-holiday-weekend-14971618 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/4b612d6f4d3b9c5bb0d3c796598fb972c6af19e56eff8f0e47c1f7a917e8abf1.json |
[
"Rachel Zoll",
"Associated Press"
] | 2016-08-30T06:50:19 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fnews%2Fus%2FBaptist-churches-try-to-bridge-race-divide-14966711.json | http://journalgazette.net/assets/13251287/14966719.jpg | en | null | Baptist churches try to bridge race divide | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | MACON, Ga. – There are two First Baptist Churches in Macon – one black and one white. They sit almost back-to-back, separated by a small park, in a hilltop historic district overlooking downtown.
About 170 years ago, they were one congregation, albeit a church of masters and slaves. Then the fight over abolition and slavery started tearing badly at religious groups and moving the country toward Civil War. The Macon church, like many others at the time, decided it was time to separate by race.
Ever since – through Jim Crow, the civil rights movement, desegregation and beyond – the division endured, becoming so deeply rooted it hardly drew notice.
Then, two years ago, the Rev. Scott Dickison, pastor of the white church, and the Rev. James Goolsby, pastor of the black church, met over lunch and an idea took shape: They’d try to find a way the congregations, neighbors for so long, could become friends. They’d try to bridge the stubborn divide of race.
They are taking up this work against a tumultuous backdrop, including the much-publicized deaths of blacks at the hands of law enforcement and the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Next month, they will lead joint discussions with church members on racism in the history of the U.S., and also in the history of their congregations.
“This is not a conversation of blame, but of acceptance and moving forward,” Goolsby said.
Challenging talks
Like many American institutions, houses of worship have largely been separated by race, to the point that the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. called Sunday mornings “one of the most segregated hours.” Recently, several denominations, from the Episcopal Church to the Southern Baptist Convention, have tried to look critically at their past actions going back centuries.
In the early 1800s, in Baptist churches of the South, whites and blacks often worshipped together, but blacks were restricted to galleries or the back of the sanctuary. Eventually, black populations started growing faster in many communities. Whites, made uneasy by the imbalance, responded by splitting up the congregations.
This was apparently the case for First Baptist in Macon, which built a separate church for blacks in 1845, then finalized the separation two decades later soon after the Civil War ended.
Goolsby and Dickison said their respective churches were enthusiastic about plans to work together, under the auspices of the New Baptist Covenant, an organization formed by former President Jimmy Carter to unite Baptists.
Yet excitement mixed with apprehension, since the effort would inevitably require “some challenging conversations,” Dickison said, including a re-examination of the official church history, which had been recorded in mostly benign terms, with almost no recognition of racism.
“We need to go through this kind of conversion experience of confession, of repentance and of reconciliation. We need to have that when it comes to race, not just in the country but within the church,” Dickison said.
Making progress
Goolsby recalled that after the massacre last year at the historic black Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, that left nine parishioners dead, he was outside a store, awaiting his wife, when Dickison called.
“Scott shared how he felt, how he was struggling with what he would share with his congregation,” Goolsby said.
Dickson asked how he could show support.
“I said, ‘We’re already doing it,’ ” Goolsby said. “The mere fact he thought to call me was huge.”
The stakes were even more personal months later, when the white church invited black church members for a youth trip to Orlando, Florida.
Goolsby’s teenage son was among those invited. But Goolsby had considered Florida a danger ever since Trayvon Martin, an unarmed, black 17-year-old, was fatally shot in Sanford by George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer who was later acquitted of second-degree murder and manslaughter charges.
The pastor could not let his son go on the trip. “If you put a hoodie on him,” he said, “he looks just like Trayvon.”
The concerns of anxious black parents had been much in the news, but the white church members hadn’t had to confront the issue directly until Goolsby raised it.
After reassurances from a white chaperone, Goolsby allowed his son and the other young people to participate in the trip.
“The fact that that was so easy to share – we’ve already made progress,” Goolsby said.
Standing together
Dickison strode into the basement hall of his church with a box under one arm. Inside, were copies of “Strength to Love,” a collection of sermons and writings by King. The book was at the center of classes at the white church that Dickison organized in preparation for the joint talks on racism next month.
This class was held on the Sunday in July after the fatal police shootings of Alton Sterling in Louisiana and Philando Castile in Minnesota, and the fatal ambush on white Dallas police officers.
With the stifling humidity of a Georgia summer building outside, Dickison launched into a discussion of King’s sermon on the Good Samaritan, about despised groups and showing mercy.
“We have our tribes. We see ourselves over and against others,” he said, then asked church members to reflect.
One man said when you reach out to someone from another group, “you’re perceived as unpatriotic,” or disloyal. A woman said she was upset to see some disrespect of the police. “They rush toward danger when others run,” she said.
The next night, the black church hosted the city’s Black Lives Matter vigil, marking the tragedies of the preceding week.
Clergy from across the city filled the pulpit. Goolsby and Dickison stood together to speak. Dickison compared racism to “a cancer that roams inside the body of this nation, and yes, even in the body of Christ.” Goolsby urged people to maintain hope “in spite of our circumstances,” and he added, “We know there will be change.”
Then both men said, “Amen.” | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/us/Baptist-churches-try-to-bridge-race-divide-14966711 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/bda5d6fa7b5f721f52dfe45469e1ea87de1781b27ba13582393866fa182470a2.json |
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"Aubree Reichel",
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] | 2016-08-27T04:48:57 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fblog%2Fpreps-plus%2FEast-Noble-tops-Warsaw-in-shootout-14939401.json | http://www.journalgazette.net/images/favicon.ico | en | null | East Noble tops Warsaw in shootout | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | WARSAW — The duo of Andrew McCormick and Dylan Hunley were unstoppable in East Noble’s 47-42 win over Warsaw on Friday night.
McCormick accumulated 452 passing yards and six touchdowns, completing 31 of 42 passes while Hunley caught 16 passes for 326 yards and four touchdowns.
“Andrew played like one of the best players around, like what he is,” East Noble coach Luke Amstutz said, “and Dylan’s certainly one of the best receivers around. They played tremendous tonight.
“Our other receivers stepped up tonight and made plays and that took some pressure off Dylan.”
Justin Galavis caught 11 passes for 61 yards and a touchdown and McCormick threw to three other receivers: Chevy Wright, Cade Erin and Kaiden Harshberger. Each caught two passes.
The Knights (1-1) scored on all but one possession in the first half including a three-play scoring drive where Hunley caught a 37-yard pass and McCormick followed it up with a 30-yard scoring run.
The Knights led 27-14 at the half.
But the Tigers (1-1) roared back in the second half and didn’t let up, which was better to coach Phil Jensen than any number on the scoreboard.
“If we wouldn’t have righted the ship and they blew us out, that’s a tough loss. I like to win more than anybody, but what I like to see is young men showing how much it means and how grateful they are for all the things we are blessed with and play a great football team as hard as they can down to the wire. We kept giving them our best shot. That far outweighs losing.”
Warsaw recovered a fumble in the second half at the East Noble 24 that it converted into a four-play scoring drive capped by a 1-yard run from Mason Faas.
“I learned our kids won’t quit, I learned they got a lot of heart and I learned that they’ll play hard,” Jensen said of the lessons he learned in the loss. “If we do that and we bring that every day at practice, I couldn’t ask for any more. The quality of men that they are far outweighs everything else.”
Michael Jensen completed 20 of 35 passes for 229 yards and two touchdowns for Warsaw. D’Andre Street caught 10 passes for 147 yards and a score.
There were several factors in Friday’s match-up for the Knights that were absent from Week 1’s contest against Cathedral and it gives the team confidence heading into conference play.
“Last week, you don’t get a lot of the game situations,” Amstutz said. “The game got out of hand in the third quarter, you don’t have the clutch situations where you have to make a play.
“This week, even though we were in control, when they came back it kind of put us into the fact that we had to get first downs here, punt there, and when we look back on the season, these two non-conference games really did a lot for us to prepare us and I think that will pay dividends in the conference season.”
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"Cathy Bussewitz",
"Audrey Mcavoy",
"Associated Press"
] | 2016-08-31T12:50:19 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fnews%2Fus%2FHurricane-churns-toward-Hawaii--people-stock-up--board-up-15002077.json | http://journalgazette.net/assets/13254641/15002078.jpg | en | null | Hurricane churns toward Hawaii; people stock up, board up | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | HILO, Hawaii – Preparing for what could be the first hurricane to make landfall in Hawaii in years, residents on the Big Island are stocking up on food and water and seeking shelter for their animals.
The National Weather Service issued a hurricane warning as the storm dubbed Madeline churned west Tuesday toward the island, urging residents to rush through preparations to protect themselves and their property and expect hurricane conditions within the next 36 hours.
Peggy Beckett, a retiree and beekeeper, stopped at a Hilo supermarket to pick up some onions bagels, cheese, cold cuts and salad to add to her canned food at home. She has a cooler with ice in it plus a portable burner and batteries to get her through the storm.
"There's always a lot of disbelief on the island that the storms will really be as big and bad as forecast," Beckett said.
The Keaau resident and her partner made sure to put extra rocks on their beehives to protect them from the storm.
Noting the lines of people inside the supermarket, Beckett said she thought people were getting prepared but weren't panicking.
Hurricane Madeline was downgraded from a Category 3 storm to a 2, before being further downgraded to a Category 1 with sustained winds of about 90 mph.
It was weakening as it approached the islands and was expected to pass just south of the Big Island around 2 a.m. Thursday (5 a.m. PDT). But if the storm track shifts slightly to the north, the eye of the storm could pass over land.
"Hopefully our roofs stay on, and our houses don't float way or get blown away," said Big Island resident Mitzi Bettencourt, who boarded up walls of glass windows at her brother's oceanfront home. "It's like, 'Oh my God, are we going to get flattened or what?' "
Bettencourt, who lives in a subdivision called Kapoho Vacationland, manages several vacation rental properties and has her own home to worry about, which sits a few blocks from the ocean. She and her neighbors were stocking their pantries, stowing away lawn furniture and preparing for power outages.
"If they're not prepared now, they should get prepared fast," said Chevy Chevalier, a meteorologist with the weather service.
The last hurricane to make landfall in Hawaii was Hurricane Iniki in 1992, which hit Kauai, Chevalier said.
A second Pacific hurricane, called Lester, is still far from Hawaii, and it is expected to weaken to a tropical storm as it passes the state, Chevalier said.
Gov. David Ige issued an emergency proclamation for both storms, which will allow the state to quickly spend money to alleviate disasters. "I urge you to take immediate steps to protect your families, loved ones, employees and property," Ige said in a statement.
The state Department of Education announced public schools would be closed Wednesday and Thursday in anticipation of severe weather, and about a dozen schools were turned into emergency shelters.
President Barack Obama is scheduled to visit Oahu this week. The White House is tracking the weather developments closely, but it doesn't anticipate changing Obama's schedule.
The islands of Maui, Molokai and Lanai were under a tropical storm watch, but there were no alerts for Oahu or Kauai.
On the Big Island, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was closing some areas Tuesday, and park officials planned for the coastal lava viewing area to close by Wednesday morning. Some camping areas were closing, but guests staying at Kilauea Military Camp and Volcano House were allowed to shelter in place.
The U.S. Coast Guard asked crews of barges and ships to prepare to leave Hilo Harbor and told ocean-going vessels to seek sheltered waters until storm conditions subside. Captain Mike Long said he expected to close Hilo Harbor to all traffic by 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Hawaii County, which covers the Big Island, urged residents to restock their emergency kits with a flashlight, fresh batteries, cash and first-aid supplies. It recommended that residents create evacuation plans and secure outdoor furniture.
Hawaiian Airlines said customers holding tickets to or from Hawaii's Big Island from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1 would be allowed a one-time reservation change without a fee.
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Bussewitz reported from Honolulu. AP writer Josh Lederman in Washington contributed to this report. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/us/Hurricane-churns-toward-Hawaii--people-stock-up--board-up-15002077 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/5f5bb35340fc6a3a65394b023c7be6cde9974b364ed79bc0afb2aaa2387c5eaf.json |
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] | 2016-08-28T12:49:28 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fentertainment%2Fcelebrities%2FActor-Marvin-Kaplan--a-diner-patron-on--Alice---dead-at-89-14956251.json | http://www.journalgazette.net/images/favicon.ico | en | null | Actor Marvin Kaplan, a diner patron on 'Alice,' dead at 89 | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | NEW YORK – Veteran actor Marvin Kaplan has died at 89.
Best known for his recurring role on the long-running sitcom "Alice," Kaplan died Friday in Burbank, California, where he resided, said John Gallogly, executive director of Theatre West, with which Kaplan was associated.
Besides his portrayal on "Alice" of Henry, a telephone linesman and frequent patron of Mel's Diner, Kaplan voiced the character Choo-Choo in the 1960s cartoon series "Top Cat."
More recently, he made several appearances on the Ted Danson comedy "Becker."
Other credits include the 1963 film "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" and the 1965 Blake Edwards comedy "The Great Race."
The New York native also was a regular on the sitcom "Meet Millie," which first aired on radio and was also seen on television from 1952-55. | http://www.journalgazette.net/entertainment/celebrities/Actor-Marvin-Kaplan--a-diner-patron-on--Alice---dead-at-89-14956251 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/be4a72ae94626c454c379b9a988de55eec54d997804bc345ac4c743063cf16a9.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T12:50:19 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fnews%2Fus%2FPolice-probe-Cornell-brawl-that-left-Ithaca-student-dead-14969749.json | http://www.journalgazette.net/images/favicon.ico | en | null | Police probe Cornell brawl that left Ithaca student dead | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | ITHACA, N.Y. – Police investigating a brawl on the campus of Cornell University that left an Ithaca College student dead and another Ithaca student injured are asking witnesses with cellphone video of the fight to come forward.
The students were stabbed around 2 a.m. Sunday during a large fight after several hundred college-age people attended a student-organized event at the Cornell student union, authorities said.
Officials identified the slain student as Anthony Nazaire, a 19-year-old sophomore majoring in business administration from Brooklyn.
"He graduated from Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School, and at IC he was a member of the executive board of Brothers4Brothers, a student organization dedicated to empowering men of color on our campus," said Ithaca College President Tom Rochon.
"I ask that you keep Anthony's family, the student who was injured, and their friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers," Rochon said.
Police did not identify any suspects in the stabbing. They said they were interviewing witnesses and believe based on surveillance footage that some captured the killing on video.
"I hope they get caught and justice is done," Nazaire's mother, Katia Toussaint, told the New York Daily News (http://nydn.us/2bLg8mD ) on Monday. "I didn't send my son to school to get murdered."
Naizaire's godfather, Jacques Dorsainvil, told newspaper Nazaire "was an intelligent man, polite with everyone. I don't get it, why this happened to us. Everybody knows he's a gift from God."
The other unidentified Ithaca student was treated at a hospital and released.
Both schools said counseling would be available to students, faculty and staff.
Rochon said a campuswide gathering is scheduled for 4 p.m. Monday at the school's chapel. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/us/Police-probe-Cornell-brawl-that-left-Ithaca-student-dead-14969749 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/65fbfba94bf8f59cfcf44cbf0adf68beb00681d73eaf13b92245ce6dfdbb399a.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T04:48:53 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fsports%2Fprofessional%2Fnfl%2FRoethlisberger-sharp--Steelers-top-Saints-27-14-5cb54c54.json | http://journalgazette.net/assets/13245665/982b4366f5c74838a101688d43b4c38a.jpg | en | null | Roethlisberger sharp, Steelers top Saints 27-14 | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | NEW ORLEANS – Ben Roethlisberger torched New Orleans' defense for 148 yards and two touchdown passes on his first two series of this preseason, then got the rest of the game off while the Steelers rolled to a 27-14 victory over the Saints on Friday night.
Roethlisberger, who sat out of the first two preseason games, opened by leading a 14-play, 76-yard drive on which he converted two third downs and found tight end Jesse James for a 5-yard score. His next series was highlighted by his 57-yard scoring pass down the left sideline to Antonio Brown, also playing for the first time this preseason. The Steelers star finished with 12 completions on 17 attempts.
Pittsburgh running back Le'Veon Bell also made his preseason debut, gaining 21 yards on three carries, but his lost fumble in the second quarter – forced by cornerback Delvin Breaux and recovered by linebacker Dannell Ellerbe – led to Drew Brees' only TD pass. Brees' strike went to Willie Snead, who made a difficult juggling catch as he landed on his back following a collision near the back of the end zone.
Brees had a difficult night behind a struggling offensive line. It didn't help that starting left tackle Terron Armstead left the field unexpectedly in the first half for undisclosed reasons. Brees completed 9 of 12 passes, but for only 78 yards. One of his better throws connected with newly acquired tight end Coby Fleener for 26 yards, but it was called back for holding on Armstead.
The Saints have dropped all three preseason games.
Steelers backup Landry Jones went 19 of 22 for 206 yards, including an 8-yard touchdown pass to Sammie Coates. He also completed a 58-yard pass to Coates to set up Chris Boswell's 40-yard field goal.
ROOKIE WATCH
Steelers: Second-round pick Sean Davis started his third straight game as the slot cornerback. He's listed at safety but getting snaps at slot cornerback since an injury to 2015 second-round pick Senquez Golson. Rookie linebacker Tyler Matekavich, a seventh-round pick, intercepted Garrett Grayson late in the game. Rookie defensive tackle Javon Hargrave sacked Grayson. First-round pick Artie Burns, a cornerback, still has not played (left quadriceps).
Saints: Undrafted rookie receiver Tommylee Lewis, among the top playmakers in training camp, made a 31-yard TD catch from Grayson in the third quarter. Undrafted rookie cornerback De'Vante Harris was beaten over the top on Brown's long touchdown catch.
POSITION BATTLES
Steelers: Alejandro Villanueva started at left tackle for a third straight week and appears to have secured that spot over Ryan Harris, a nine-year veteran who won a Super Bowl with Denver last season. Veteran linebacker Arthur Moats started in place of Bud Dupree, who is working his way back from a groin injury.
Saints: Andurs Peat, New Orleans' top 2015 pick, started at right guard and did not play any snaps at tackle, as he had in the previous two games. Senio Kelemete started at left guard ahead of Tim Lelito, who later came in for Peat and Kelemete switched to the right side. The Saints did not have any field goal opportunities for Kai Forbath or Connor Barth.
INJURY UPDATE
Steelers: Right tackle Marcus Gilbert left in the first half with a right elbow injury. Cam Heyward hurt his right ankle, Jacob Hagen left with a right leg injury. Safety Shamarko Thomas left with a right groin injury.
Saints: Armstead left for undisclosed reasons. Michael Hoomanwanui, one of the Saints' top blocking tight ends, was unable to put weight on his left leg during the first quarter and had to be carted off. Running back Daniel Lasco, New Orleans' seventh-round pick, was shaken up by a helmet-to-helmet hit by Pittsburgh's Vince Williams, who was flagged for a person foul. The running back was down several minutes before walking to the sideline. Rookie defensive back Jimmy Pruitt was helped off the field in the fourth quarter with a right leg injury.
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"Fred Barbash",
"Washington Post"
] | 2016-08-31T12:50:26 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fnews%2Fus%2FEx-cop--teacher-rescue-baby-in-hot-car-15002076.json | http://www.journalgazette.net/images/favicon.ico | en | null | Ex-cop, teacher rescue baby in hot car | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | At least 27 children have died so far this year after being left alone in hot cars.
But a child who might very likely have been the 28th is alive today thanks to a heroic rescue by an ex-cop and a schoolteacher in Howell, N.J.
Sarah Mazzone, the schoolteacher, first noticed the baby in the car in a Kohl's parking lot with the door locked and the windows closed. The temperature was soaring close to 90 degrees outside. The baby was "beet red" and "sweating profusely. She was half covered in a blanket and in a panic," Mazzone told News12 New Jersey.
Walking in the opposite direction was Steve Eckel, a former Middlesex County Sheriff's Department officer, whom she alerted.
"That's when we both heard the baby screaming," Eckel told Howell Patch's Karen Wall.
Mazzone rushed into Kohl's in search of help. Eckel called police. But realizing there might be no time to spare, he began asking people in the parking lot if they had a tire iron or some other tool to smash the car's window and extract the child.
It was "well over 120 degrees," inside the car he figured. "She was sweating, crying, eyes rolling back," he told CBS2 New York.
That's when he remembered he had a sledgehammer in his car that he had been using on a project. Running in his flip-flops, he retrieved it, smashed the front passenger window and took the baby out.
"Just think of what could have happened," he told CBS2 New York. "I do believe in guardian angels, and I think I'm the one for this child," Eckel said.
"I almost started to cry, I got really emotional at that point," he told CBS2.
They took the baby inside the air-conditioned Kohl's and waited for authorities to arrive.
Local police said the mother was inside the store for about 40 minutes. When she came back outside and saw the broken window and empty car seat, she started to panic.
"Oh my God, where's my baby?'" the mother said, according to CBS 2.
An officer who had arrived said, "'You're the mother? Have a seat,'" Eckel said.
"In my opinion they saved the baby's life," Sgt. Christian Antunez, of the Howell Township Police Department, told News12 New Jersey. "Seconds could have made a difference between life and death."
"You act like a dad," Eckel said in a News12 interview of his reaction. "You act like a cop. Once a cop always a cop, you know what they say."
"When I got home, I still had the (baby's) onesie," he told Howell Patch. "My wife asked what it was, and when she picked it up, it was still soaking wet. That's when it really hit me."
The infant's mother, Karen B. Gruen, 33, of Lakewood, N.J., was arrested and charged with child endangerment, Antunez told Howell Patch's Karen Wall. Gruen has not commented or filed a plea yet. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/us/Ex-cop--teacher-rescue-baby-in-hot-car-15002076 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/b44c8f39289691ef927b13d63ccb42e1d83d615f83f1d3a09f15d138baa3e3ba.json |
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"Associated Press"
] | 2016-08-30T06:50:40 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fnews%2Fus%2FSuspected-killer-of-nuns-may-get-death-14980840.json | http://www.journalgazette.net/images/favicon.ico | en | null | Suspected killer of nuns may get death | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | DURANT, Miss. – Hundreds of people filled a cathedral in Mississippi’s capital city on Monday to remember two nuns who were found stabbed to death last week.
Bail was denied during the initial court appearance for the man charged with two counts of capital murder in the slayings of Sisters Margaret Held and Paula Merrill, both 68. Rodney Earl Sanders, 46, of Kosciusko, Mississippi was also charged with one count of burglary and one count of grand larceny. He was not represented by an attorney during his appearance Monday afternoon in Durant city court. City Judge Jim Arnold said the state will appoint an attorney for Sanders.
Capital murder is punishable by execution or life in prison; the sisters’ religious orders have issued a joint statement against the death penalty.
“We are going to consider the heinous nature of the crime and their wishes,” District Attorney Akillie Malone-Oliver said Monday, referring to the families of the sisters and their religious orders.
Sanders confessed to the killings but gave no reason, said Holmes County Sheriff Willie March, who was briefed by Durant police and Mississippi Bureau of Investigation officials who took part in Sanders’ interrogation.
Sanders’ wife attended the hearing and broke down when addressing the family and friends of the nuns.
“I’m sorry. I don’t know what to say to y’all. I’m so sorry – I’m so sorry. I can’t take this. Oh my God,” Marie Sanders said.
Merrill and Held worked as nurse practitioners at Lexington Medical Clinic, where they often treated poor and uninsured patients with diabetes and other chronic conditions. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/us/Suspected-killer-of-nuns-may-get-death-14980840 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/f1e38271b8c23f870f28bd3e59cc8058d92c03b75663d8d3176c07c99a4ec50a.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:06:22 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2FRhetoric-focuses-on-racism-14918707.json | http://journalgazette.net/assets/13243027/14918718.jpg | en | null | Rhetoric focuses on racism | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | MANCHESTER, N.H. – Donald Trump confronted head-on allegations that he is racist on Thursday, defending his hard-line approach to immigration while trying to make the case to minority voters that Democrats have abandoned them.
His general election opponent, Hillary Clinton, meanwhile hammered the point that Trump unleashed the “radical fringe” within the Republican Party, including anti-Semites and white supremacists, dubbing the billionaire businessman’s campaign as one that will “make America hate again.”
The ping-pong accusations come as the two candidates vie for minorities and any undecided voters with less than three months until Election Day. Weeks before the first early voting, Trump faces the urgent task of revamping his image to win over those skeptical of his candidacy.
In a tweet shortly after Clinton wrapped up her speech in the swing state of Nevada, Trump said she “is pandering to the worst instincts in our society. She should be ashamed of herself!”
Clinton is eager to capitalize on Trump’s slipping poll numbers, particularly among moderate Republican women turned off by his controversial campaign. “Don’t be fooled” by Trump’s efforts to rebrand, she told voters at a speech in Reno, saying the country faced a “moment of reckoning.”
“He’s taking hate groups mainstream and helping a radical fringe take over one of America’s two major political parties,” she said.
Trump tried to get ahead of the Democratic nominee, addressing a crowd in Manchester, New Hampshire, just minutes before Clinton.
“Hillary Clinton is going to try to accuse this campaign, and the millions of decent Americans who support this campaign, of being racists,” Trump predicted.
Trump tried to turn the tables on Clinton, suggesting she was trying to distract from questions swirling around donations to The Clinton Foundation and her use of her private email servers.
Clinton did not address any of the accusations about her family foundation in her remarks. Her speech focused on the so-called alt-right movement, which is often associated with efforts on the far right to preserve “white identity,” oppose multiculturalism and defend “Western values.”
Discussions about the alt-right movement became the subject of a Twitter war Thursday, with people on both sides of the debate tweeting under the hashtag #altrightmeans. “#altrightmeans we don’t want to kill you we just want you to go away,” tweeted one person. “#altrightmeans white supremacy. That’s all Alt Right is. Another code word for white supremacy. Nothing more nothing less,” another tweet said.
Clinton’s campaign also released an online video that compiles footage of prominent white supremacist leaders praising Trump, who has been criticized for failing to immediately denounce the support he’s garnered from white nationalists and supremacists, including former Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard David Duke.
Trump, who also met Thursday in New York with members of a new Republican Party initiative meant to train young – and largely minority – volunteers, has been working to win over blacks and Latinos in light of his past inflammatory comments and has been claiming that the Democrats have taken minority voters’ support for granted.
At rallies over the past week, the Republican presidential nominee cast Democratic policies as harmful to communities of color, and in Mississippi on Wednesday, he went so far as to label Clinton “a bigot.”
“They’ve been very disrespectful, as far as I’m concerned, to the African-American population in this country,” Trump said. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/politics/Rhetoric-focuses-on-racism-14918707 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/1f62cbe1ccb6322344d173b47df17a4aefa9f6b0fdc3aaa9c100604e3da572fb.json |
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] | 2016-08-28T12:49:33 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FEmergency-work-gets-state-honor.json | http://www.journalgazette.net/images/favicon.ico | en | null | Emergency work gets state honor | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | Fort Wayne emergency workers received awards during the Indiana Emergency Response Conference.
Rita Hughes, with Three Rivers Ambulance Authority, was given the Dispatcher of the Year award.
TRAA was named the EMS Advanced Life Support Provider of the Year (non-fire department based).
The conference, held Friday, is for firefighters, emergency medical services, law enforcement, emergency management agencies, hazardous materials professionals, special operations and telecommunicators.
For more information on the conference, go to www.indianaerc.com. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/Emergency-work-gets-state-honor | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/946037686fb16729c8ea8fa57ad3de5b81c5cd0a8e3cc130909416f74b868093.json |
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"Rosa Salter Rodriguez",
"The Journal Gazette"
] | 2016-08-26T18:50:03 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FAllen-OKs-ATVs--UTVs-on-county-roads-14929321.json | http://www.journalgazette.net/images/favicon.ico | en | null | Allen OKs ATVs, UTVs on county roads | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | On a day when the temperature was to reach the mid-80s, the Allen County Commissioners this morning amended the county's snowmobile ordinance.
Now the ordinance not only allows snowmobiles on county roads but also makes a big change by allowing four-wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles, also known as ATVs, and Utility Task Vehicles, or UTVs.
The new language came after two years of discussion with Allen County Sheriff David Gladieaux and staff, said Al Schnelker, retired owner of Schnelker Maine, New Haven, which sells the vehicles.
He said he and a loosely organized group of vehicle owners tried to have the ordinance amended for several years before that but met opposition from former Sheriff Ken Fries.
Fries confirmed that today and said his views hadn't changed.
"What a mistake," he said Friday. "I was adamantly opposed to it and I still am. It's all about public safety.
"There will be people who will get in an accident and get injured and die...that we could have prevented by not allowing that law," he said.
The changes in the ordinance were passed without a public hearing because the law does not require one, said Mike Green, spokesman for the commissioners. He said he did not know why that was the case.
The ordinance requires operators to have a driver's license and be 18 years of age. Vehicles must ride single-file on the right shoulder of roads with traffic and cannot exceed 45 mph. The vehicles must comply with posted speed limits and yield right-of-way to vehicular traffic in all directions.
Vehicles are required to have headlights and taillights and lights on at all times. Drivers must use hand signals for turns. Vehicles may be equipped with turn signals but they are not required.
rsalter@jg.net | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/Allen-OKs-ATVs--UTVs-on-county-roads-14929321 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/17ea2e5a9fa23ce845f899afe50abf491efdcfe6812ca66025701118d8903620.json |
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"Tom Murphy",
"Associated Press"
] | 2016-08-29T18:50:15 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2FMylan-launching-cheaper--generic-version-of-EpiPen-14973206.json | http://journalgazette.net/assets/13250448/14973208.jpg | en | null | Mylan launching cheaper, generic version of EpiPen | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | Mylan will start selling a cheaper version of its EpiPen after absorbing waves of criticism over a list price for the emergency allergy treatment that has grown to $608 for a two-pack, making it unaffordable for many patients.
The drugmaker says it will launch in several weeks a generic EpiPen version that is identical to the branded option but will have a list price of $300 for a two-pack.
It will be available in both 0.15-milligram and 0.30-milligram strengths, like the current version on the market.
EpiPens are used in emergencies to treat severe allergies to insect bites and foods like nuts and eggs that can lead to anaphylactic shock. People usually keep a number of EpiPens handy at home, school or work. The syringes, prefilled with the hormone epinephrine, expire after a year.
Consumers and politicians have accused the company of price-gouging, since the list price for a pair of EpiPens has climbed repeatedly from around $94 in 2007, when Mylan acquired the product.
Mylan CEO Heather Bresch defended the price hikes last week, saying the company only received $274 of the total price for a twin-package while insurers, pharmacies and other parties divvy up the rest.
Last week, Mylan said it was expanding programs that help people pay for EpiPens. It doubled the limit for eligibility for its patient assistance program, so a family of four making up to $97,200 would pay nothing out of pocket. It also said it will offer $300 copay cards, up from the current $100 per-prescription savings.
A company representative said Monday that the $300 cards would be available only for the branded version, but patients could use its assistance program for both the branded and generic versions of the medicine.
How much an individual pays for an EpiPen prescription can depend on insurance coverage.
Pharmacy benefits managers, which negotiate drug prices for insurers and employers, often get discounts off a drug's list price, and patient out-of-pocket costs can vary by plan. For instance, customers of Express Scripts Holding Co., the nation's largest prescription benefits manager, pay $73.50 on average, a price the company has kept fairly stable for a couple years.
Mylan said that last year, nearly 80 percent of its patients with commercial insurance paid nothing out of pocket for an EpiPen prescription due to its savings card.
Uninsured patients or those with high-deductible coverage might be stuck paying the full price for the prescription, if they are unaware of Mylan's savings options. High deductible coverage can require patients to pay thousands of dollars toward medical care or prescriptions before most coverage kicks in.
Mylan specializes in selling generic drugs, which are lower-priced equivalents to branded medications. Launching a generic version of the EpiPen can help the drugmaker protect its market share from competition.
Mylan's announcement Monday comes a few days after the compounding pharmacy Imprimis Pharmaceuticals said it might be able to sell a version of the allergy treatment in a few months and would likely charge around $100 for two injectors.
There is currently little competition for EpiPen, with the only rival product being Adrenaclick, which carries a list price of $461. But that could change.
At least two companies are trying to get U.S. approval to sell a rival brand or generic version of EpiPen. None is likely to hit the U.S. market until well into next year.
Numerous members of Congress and other politicians have called for congressional hearings on Mylan's pricing, an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission and action by the Food and Drug Administration to increase competition by speeding up approvals of any rival products.
Shares of Mylan NV slipped 34 cents to $42.69 in morning trading Monday, while broader indexes rose slightly.
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AP Business Writers Damian Troise and Michelle Chapman contributed to this report from New York. AP Medical Writer Linda A. Johnson contributed from Trenton, New Jersey. Murphy contributed from Indianapolis. | http://www.journalgazette.net/news/health/Mylan-launching-cheaper--generic-version-of-EpiPen-14973206 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/4a9132b2a98e9d2240d225dfd9ce137261fc799a8c53f1e50302ea164da5575a.json |
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] | 2016-08-27T02:48:48 | null | null | The Journal Gazette, as Fort Wayne and northeast Indianas largest newsgathering operation, is your best source of local news, sports, business, dining and entertainment information as well as comprehensive auto, home, jobs and classified ads. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalgazette.net%2Fblog%2Fpreps-plus%2FBulldogs-show-their-gridiron-weaponry-14937869.json | http://www.journalgazette.net/images/favicon.ico | en | null | Bulldogs show their gridiron weaponry | null | null | www.journalgazette.net | NEW HAVEN – New Haven’s football team has a lot of weapons – on offense and defense – and made everyone aware of it in a 62-26 victory Friday night over Lakeland.
Nishawn Jones may have stood out the most with four touchdowns – two rushing, one receiving and one on a punt return – but he was hardly alone as the Bulldogs racked up 439 yards of offense on just 40 plays.
“It’s always good to have a lot of different players to get the ball to, who can do different things,” said Jones, who rushed 10 times for 146 yards, had two catches for 60 yards and added a 58-yard punt return for a 34-7 lead with 6:16 remaining in the second quarter.
Keshawn Moore completed 10 of 14 passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns. James Gardner and Bryan Sexton reeled in touchdown catches. And Zel Banks had a 51-yard punt return for a touchdown, making it 55-7 with 7:43 left in the third quarter.
“We’ve got a lot of guys that can make plays and we showed that tonight. We’ve just got to be humble and get better every week,” said Bulldogs coach Jim Rowland, whose team had defeated Heritage 42-0 in Week 1.
The rest of the Northeast Eight had better take notice.
“Most definitely, we have a lot of momentum. We have a lot of key players who can do a lot of different things. We have a great offensive line and I hope to keep getting better,” Jones said.
Lakeland (0-2) was led by Eli Wallace, who rushed 20 times for 178 yards and two touchdowns. But the Bulldogs’ defense was stingy when the first-stringers were in; T.J. Whitt had an interception and Ivan Upshaw had five solo tackles.
(To see a special video package of the sights and sounds at the New Haven game, come back to www.journalgazette.net after 11:30 p.m.)
jcohn@jg.net | http://www.journalgazette.net/blog/preps-plus/Bulldogs-show-their-gridiron-weaponry-14937869 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.journalgazette.net/b12dbc7f2f0001c3b4ffdf0b490b2d920209f13aeac19f612adfaf07915e1971.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T06:47:58 | null | 2016-08-29T06:00:00 | Fertility experts are calling for tougher regulations around IVF treatment because the solutions used to grow embryos can influence the birthweight and health of babies. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fcall-for-tougher-ivf-regulation-1-7541950.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7541949.1472049540!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Call for tougher IVF regulation | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | Fertility experts are calling for tougher regulations around IVF treatment because the solutions used to grow embryos can influence the birthweight and health of babies.
They want firms a clear list of ingredients for the solutions like those used to regulate food such as peanut butter.
The demand follows the results of a trial that shows that the composition of these laboratory cultures influence the health of the resulting embryos and babies.
The trial found that they affected the numbers of viable embryos created, the rates of successful implantation in the womb, the pregnancy rates and the babies’ birthweights.
The findings were published in the journal Human Reproduction, together with a second paper that reviews what is currently known about embryo culture media.
The second paper concludes: “There is a strong case for demanding full transparency concerning the compositions of and scientific rationale behind the composition of embryo culture media”.
The journal’s editor-in-chief, Professor Hans Evers, called for “urgent action” by industry and regulators in the wake of the findings, saying that, just as with foods such as peanut butter, the exact composition of the culture media should be listed.
He said: “Floating an embryo for only a few days in a culture medium affects the birthweight of IVF children nine months later.
“Small differences in birthweight may reflect more subtle disturbances that only will manifest themselves later in life.
“As of today, not knowing the exact composition of their IVF culture media is no longer an option for clinical embryologists.”
Dr John Dumoulin, the IVF laboratory director at Maastricht University Medical Centre in The Netherlands, and his colleagues recruited 836 couples who were scheduled for IVF or ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) treatment at one of 10 IVF centres.
Dr Dumoulin said: “For the first time, by means of a large randomised controlled trial, we have shown that human embryos that are cultured in vivo are sensitive to their environment and that something is programmed into these embryos during those few days before transfer to the womb that still has an effect nine months later.
“This being the case, we must be aware that David Barker hypothesised that the environment in early life, from foetus to the first two years of life, can have a significant effect on long-term health.
“This means that we should be careful and we should no longer blindly accept new culture media, or other alterations in laboratory or clinical procedures, without first rigorously studying effectiveness and safety.”
In the second paper, a working group of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, led by Professor Arne Sunde, of the University Hospital in Trondheim, Norway, made the same recommendations.
Their research showed that culture media vary widely, their composition is usually unknown by the embryologists, doctors and patients, and figures about the influence of the media on outcomes are conflicting.
Prof Sunde said: “The key issue is that we must know the composition of the culture media we use, since it seems to induce differences in the make-up of the children born.
“We have no information about long-term consequences of this, but we cannot rule out that the composition of the culture media may affect the health of children as they grow up and become adults.”
At present, there is no uniform regulation of embryo culture media. In Europe, the majority of media approved for use carry the CE mark, but other non-CE media can still be used.
Prof Sunde added: “It is not obligatory to declare changes and the information we might get is far from sufficient.
“We want to know in detail what changes have been made and the scientific basis for the changes, including animal and human clinical data backing the change.” | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/more-news/call-for-tougher-ivf-regulation-1-7541950 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/f53acfde64b481c81c9bc0b9782746aebda739e190567b3132fa272c920ad84b.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T06:47:09 | null | 2016-08-31T06:00:39 | Visit now for the latest theatre & comedy news - direct from the Advertiser & Review | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ftheatre-and-comedy%2Fhit-movie-is-now-on-tour-as-a-stage-show-1-7545667.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7545666.1472202022!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Hit movie is now on tour as a stage show | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | Ghost role for Girls Aloud’s Sarah Harding in Aylesbury and Oxford
She will star as Molly opposite Hollyoaks’ Andy Moss as Sam.
Taking its inspiration from the classic movie, this innovative stage version will feature an expanded book, new music and original staging. The double Academy Award winning movie starring the late Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg was a huge success both critically and at the box office. And the film’s most iconic and moving scene, with Sam and Molly at the potters wheel to the sound of The Righteous Brothers’ Unchained Melody features in the musical stage version.
Ghost - The Musical comes to New Theatre, Oxford from Monday October 31 - Saturday November 5, and will be paying a visit to Aylesbury Waterside in April next year.
Walking back to their apartment late one night a tragic encounter sees Sam murdered and his beloved girlfriend Molly alone, in despair and utterly lost.
But with the help of a phony storefront psychic who turns out to have a true spiritual ability Sam, who is trapped between this world and the next, tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving her from grave danger.
Bill Kenwright, who is staging the show, said: “Ghost is a story full of hope and is one of those films that never leaves you.”
Bruce Joel Rubin, who wrote the book and lyrics for the show, said: “This is a show with such a strong emotional and musical life that it can mould to many visions and interpretations. It can be performed on any scale, and its vibrant heart will still captivate an audience and allows the imagination to flourish. It is purely theatrical in the greatest sense.”
Sarah Harding, who was part of Girls Aloud for over 10 years, has acted in film and on television and says Ghost is one of her all time favourite films , so playing the part of Molly is a huge honour for her.
Tickets for the show at New Theatre, Oxford cost from £14.90 and are available online at www.atgtickets.com/oxford or call the box office on 0844 871 3020, or call into the theatre on George Street.
Ghost - The Musical comes to Aylesbury Waterside from Tuesday April 18 - Saturday 22 next year. Tickets cost from £15 and can be booked now, online at www.atgtickets.com/aylesbury or call 0844 871 7607. | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-and-comedy/hit-movie-is-now-on-tour-as-a-stage-show-1-7545667 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/8d2ad01d52ef36e5fe7f402667d2926fecc31fe1afd1d1104b695f5345de442e.json |
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] | 2016-08-27T06:47:40 | null | 2016-08-27T07:00:00 | The guarantee by the Treasury that farming will continue to be financially supported by the British government up to 2020 in the wake of Brexit has given much needed clarity to farmers, and this is welcomed by the National Farmers Union (NFU).The news should mean that farmers can count on receiving financial aid for, amongst other things, agri-environmental schemes already in place, to take them through to their conclusion. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fopinion%2Ffarming-matters-guaranteed-support-for-farmers-following-brexit-1-7529242.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7529241.1471357653!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FARMING MATTERS: Guaranteed support for farmers following Brexit | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | The guarantee by the Treasury that farming will continue to be financially supported by the British government up to 2020 in the wake of Brexit has given much needed clarity to farmers, and this is welcomed by the National Farmers Union (NFU).The news should mean that farmers can count on receiving financial aid for, amongst other things, agri-environmental schemes already in place, to take them through to their conclusion.
NFU president Meurig Raymond said he was extremely pleased to hear the news following his discussions with Secretary of State Andrea Leadsom, her department and the Treasury over recent weeks. He said this was good news for farmers and certainty in the short term now allows time for the industry and DEFRA to formulate a domestic agricultural policy that is fit for purpose.
Mr Raymond said: “ We’ve been emphasising to the government at all levels that the success of the UK’s largest manufacturing sector - food and drink - worth £108 billion to the UK economy, is underpinned by the farming sector. With the agricultural budget now retained and agri-environment agreements honoured, I am delighted that the Prime Minister and DEFRA have understood the importance of farming and food production.” | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/opinion/farming-matters-guaranteed-support-for-farmers-following-brexit-1-7529242 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/aedb6911e610f6177955ff418ff2d5651edf6f64603df00e3adcfc026ca94473.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:48:42 | null | 2016-08-31T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Advertiser & Review - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fpin-prick-meningitis-test-could-be-available-within-five-years-1-7543599.json | http://editorial.jpress.co.uk/mastheads/MCBW-masthead-share-img.png | en | null | Pin-prick meningitis test could be available within five years | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | A test has been developed that could help to diagnose bacterial infections, including meningitis in minutes.
The new test, developed by a team at Imperial College London, is a major breakthrough in the rapid diagnosis of meningitis and sepsis in children. If made available through the NHS, it could allow treatment to begin much earlier, saving hundreds of lives and reducing the risk of life-changing after-effects.
The signs and symptoms of meningitis are notoriously difficult to diagnose, and can be dismissed as a cold or flu. Many young children presenting the early symptoms of the disease are initially sent home, before being rushed back to hospital a few hours later as their condition rapidly deteriorates.
Currently, doctors grow bacteria in a sample of blood, in a process which can take up to 48 hours.
Responding to the news, Liz Brown, CEO at charity Meningitis Now said: “A delay in life-saving treatment for bacterial meningitis can be a matter of life or death. We welcome this significant progress in the development of a rapid test for meningitis and sepsis.
“We would however, continue to advise people to know the signs and symptoms of meningitis and to seek immediate medical attention if they have any concerns”.
The study led by Professor Michael Levin has shown that a bacterial infection can be distinguished from other causes of fever, such as a viral infection, using a pattern of genes that are switched on or off in response to an infection.
A larger project will now begin to develop these findings into a pin-prick diagnostic test, which Professor Levin believes could be available through the NHS within five years.
14 facts about meningitis and septicaemia
Meningitis is usually caused by bacteria or viruses
Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord
Septicaemia is blood poisoning
Some bacteria that cause meningitis also cause septicaemia
Meningitis and septicaemia often happen together – it is vital to know all the signs and symptoms
The early signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia can be similar to ‘flu and include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting and muscle pain.
The more specific signs and symptoms include fever with cold hands and feet, drowsiness, confusion, pale blotchy skin, stiff neck, dislike of bright lights and a rash which doesn’t fade under pressure.
In babies, symptoms can also include being floppy and unresponsive, dislike of being handled, rapid breathing, an unusual, moaning cry and a bulging fontanelle (soft spot on the top of the head).
There are an estimated 3,200 cases of bacterial meningitis and septicaemia each year in the UK.
Following bacterial meningitis or septicaemia, one in ten people will die and at least a third of survivors will be left with lifelong after-effects such as hearing loss, epilepsy, limb loss or learning difficulties
Meningitis and septicaemia can affect anyone, of any age, at any time. However, babies and young children are most at risk, and young people between 15 – 24 years are also a higher risk group.
In the past 20 years, effective vaccines have been developed to give protection against SOME types of meningitis. These are offered to all babies and young children as part of the UK childhood immunisation programme. BUT there are not vaccines to protect against ALL types.
A vaccine to protect against meningococcal group B (Men B) disease, the most common cause of bacterial meningitis and septicaemia, was introduced into the UK childhood immunisation programme in September 2015.
If you suspect someone may be ill with meningitis or septicaemia, trust your instincts and get immediate medical help.
Meningitis Now aims to reduce the impact of meningitis by raising awareness and funding research into vaccine and treatment. For support and advice on meningitis call the Meningitis Now Helpline on 0808 80 10 388.
For more information or to donate visit the website at www.MeningitisNow.org | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/pin-prick-meningitis-test-could-be-available-within-five-years-1-7543599 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/b0aad9fa4be529965a75f3ff3e266de70a088ae06ffaff16d68f5fa58400dce9.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:18 | null | 2016-08-25T11:56:43 | Students at Sponne School in Towcester are celebrating after achieving outstanding results in their GCSE exams. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fsponne-school-in-towcester-celebrates-gcse-success-1-7543465.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7543458.1472122578!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sponne School in Towcester celebrates GCSE success | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | Students at Sponne School in Towcester are celebrating after achieving outstanding results in their GCSE exams.
Students not only attained high grades, but showing significantly greater progress than would be expected nationally from their starting points at the end of Year 6.
Thomas Massey, Luis Lopes, Ella Penn, Harry Mason, Elena Warner
Among the many delighted students celebrating today were James Odwell who gained 12 A* and one A grades, Tom Massey who gained 10 A* and three A grades, Elena Warner who gained nine A* and four A grades, Lucy Murphy and Laurie Neasham who both gained eight A* grades, Eleanor Rees who gained seven A* grades and Nick Green, Natalie Harris, Luis Lopes and Ame Wiles who all achieved six A* grades plus a number of other A grades.
In addition many others achieved multiple A* and A grades and over half of the students attained at least one A* and A grades.
This has helped to ensure that with regard to the new ‘Progress 8’ score the students this year have gained the best set of results at Sponne.
Progress 8 is the new national system being introduced by the Government to compare the progress of pupils over eight key subjects.
James Odwell who achieved 12 A* grades
Executive headteacher Dr Jamie Clarke said: “These are really outstanding results and we are all tremendously proud of all of our students who have done so well.
“What is particularly encouraging is that no matter what the starting point of the student, when they arrive at Sponne, they all grasp the opportunities to make exceptional progress.
“Along with the high A-level results last week, Sponne is maintaining the outstanding judgement made by Ofsted in 2012. Well done to all our students and their teachers in preparing them for their exams.” | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/more-news/sponne-school-in-towcester-celebrates-gcse-success-1-7543465 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/c074c33a7a1c299422bc4b568a31497c379c8141ac3368d65b34f1d0ce6970be.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:48:16 | null | 2016-08-28T14:58:07 | Visit now for the latest sports news - from the Advertiser & Review, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fricciardo-on-the-podium-in-belgium-as-verstappen-struggles-1-7548100.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7548097.1472392659!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Ricciardo on the podium in Belgium as Verstappen struggles | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | Daniel Ricciardo made it three podiums in a row for Red Bull Racing in Belgium on Sunday as Max Verstappen failed to convert a front row start into points.
Ricciardo, who finished third in Hungary and second in Germany, crossed the line second again at the Belgian Grand Prix behind race winner Nico Rosberg.
A dramatic start helped Ricciardo through the field, but hampered his Red Bull Racing team mate Verstappen, who was starting from the front row.
Slow off the line, the Dutchman was involved in a collision with both Ferraris and needed a first lap pit-stop to repair a damaged front wing.
Battling through the field, Verstappen renewed his rivalry with Kimi Raikkonen, who has openly criticised the teenager’s driving style in the past, and the pair clipped on several occasions as they battled down the order.
Ricciardo meanwhile saw off Force India’s Nico Hulkenberg to move into second. A potential battle with championship leader Lewis Hamilton looked set to unfold until the Mercedes driver pitted late on, handing Ricciardo a safe second place.
Verstappen was caught up with the two Ferraris at the first corner
Verstappen’s tyre problems saw him eventually finish 11th, out of the points. | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/sport/ricciardo-on-the-podium-in-belgium-as-verstappen-struggles-1-7548100 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/26bf191097e90a5b40c904f4868fa1b46845841162686e35fe976531cd618ce2.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:35 | null | 2016-08-08T10:53:05 | Jack Ross booked Ardley United’s place in the next round of the Emirates FA Cup. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fross-hits-late-winner-to-see-ardley-into-next-round-1-7516273.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7516581.1470655716!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Ross hits late winner to see Ardley into next round | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | Jack Ross booked Ardley United’s place in the next round of the Emirates FA Cup.
Ardley will host Highworth Town later this month after they edged out Tuffley Rovers 3-2 in Saturday’s extra preliminary round tie with Ross bagging the late winner.
In cup competitions it’s not about how you do it, it’s about getting the job and we done that Ardley manager Paul Davis
Tuffley dominated the first half but several missed chances proved costly in the end. The visitors lost keeper Chris Perks in the warm-up and outfield substitute Marcus Foxwell took over.
Elios Katsoloudi went close before Tuffley took the lead when Warren Mann’s looping header went in via the bar. Ardley lost Reece Bayliss as Tuffley started to dominate and Shane Bradley headed straight at Lee Farrow.
Adam Morris found Jackson who could only head over the bar but Ardley equalised after the restart when a corner was only cleared to the edge of the area and Katsoloudi beat Foxwell.
Matt Cruse was denied by Foxwell but on the hour mark a fine passing move down the left ended with Joel Meade crossing for Carl Tappin to slot home.
Ade Talabi saw his shot go just wide before forcing Foxwell to save well and Katsoloudi fired over from the edge of the box.
Against the run of play Rovers found an equaliser when Stanley Brown forced a mistake and the loose ball fell to Ashley Davis who fired home from ten yards.
But five minutes later Talabi used his pace to get down the right and his cross found Ross who fired home. Farrow denied Brett James and Brown’s header was cleared off the line by Luke Cray in the final minute.
Manager Paul Davis said: “We expected a tough game and that was certainly what we got. I told the players if we didn’t match Tuffley’s work rate we would be out of the FA Cup and at halftime that was exactly what was going to happen.
“In the second half we worked harder, we missed too many chances but scraped through. In cup competitions it’s not about how you do it, it’s about getting it done and we’ve done that.” | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/sport/football/ross-hits-late-winner-to-see-ardley-into-next-round-1-7516273 | en | 2016-08-08T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/85df68141dde84af3a0936a389bde10fb43f2a63c34b4b0af23b916891ea8696.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:47:54 | null | 2016-08-23T17:08:31 | The internet is 25 years old today and we take a look at 25 things the world wide web changed forever. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fthe-world-wide-web-is-25-today-here-s-25-things-the-internet-changed-forever-1-7540456.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7526907.1471968497!/image/image.jpg | en | null | The World Wide Web is 25 today: Here’s 25 things the internet changed forever | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | The internet is 25 years old today and we take a look at 25 things the world wide web changed forever.
Happy 25th birthday to the internet! In August 1991, British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee published the first web page.
And on August 23, 1991, he gave the public access to it.
Handily, the page told readers how they could set up their own website, whatever the heck a website was.
You can view a version of that original web page here. Compared to what we have now obviously it is very basic but will go down in history as one of the most important developments of all time. | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/more-news/the-world-wide-web-is-25-today-here-s-25-things-the-internet-changed-forever-1-7540456 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/ae7d070d34e6349e014c91e12adb7792841fdc81616fd03e3175fb9ed9ceb7b5.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:48:39 | null | 2016-08-31T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Advertiser & Review - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fhay-fever-cases-set-to-soar-across-europe-1-7543687.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7543686.1472125157!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Hay fever cases set to soar across Europe | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | Millions more people will suffer from hay fever in the future as global warming dramatically increases the pollen count, according to a new study.
The number of people allergic to ragweed pollen – a relatively minor yet significant cause of hay fever – will jump from about 1 million to 6 million in the UK in the next 35 years as the warmer weather increases the number of plants growing and the length of the season.
And although the study only looks at the pollen of the notorious invasive weed it suggests the effect of climate change on the number of allergy sufferers could be far wider as warming temperatures may increase the volume of pollen in other sources of hay fever, principally grass and trees.
Hay fever is already widespread in the UK with an estimated 18 million sufferers who can experience sore mouths, noses, eyes and throats when they come into contact with certain types of pollen.
“Ragweed pollen allergy will become a common health problem across Europe, expanding into areas where it is currently unknown,” said lead researcher Dr Iain Lake.
“Pollen allergy is a major public health problem globally but it has not been known what sort of an impact climate change will have. This is the first study to quantify that,” he added.
The rising pollen count is likely to increase the number of sufferers as well as the intensity of the allergic reactions in those who already suffer symptoms, the report said.
A single ragweed plant may produce around a billion grains of pollen per season, which is carried by the wind. The study, published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, estimated that the number of people suffering from ragweed hay fever across Europe is likely to increase from 33 million now to 77 million as soon as 2050.
The study finds that climate change will account for about two-thirds of the increase in hay fever suffering – with the rest coming from the rapid spread of ragweed that would have occurred without global warming. | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/hay-fever-cases-set-to-soar-across-europe-1-7543687 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/85b054d7533f9f5d0ee684485323bec6cfd6be0b62b62d21c8f863e212e38d76.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:45 | null | 2016-08-25T07:00:00 | Follow our live updates from across Aylesbury Vale and Thame on GCSE results day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Flive-gcse-results-aylesbury-vale-and-thame-1-7541584.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7541581.1472040921!/image/image.jpg | en | null | LIVE: GCSE results Aylesbury Vale and Thame | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | Follow our live updates from across Aylesbury Vale and Thame on GCSE results day.
LAUNCH LIVE STREAM: Click here to get involved, post your results, share your news and pictures and have your say on our live feed covering the GCSE results as they come in from across Aylesbury Vale and Thame.
If you’re collecting your GCSE results today (Thursday August 25), the date will probably mark the first time you’ve ever picked up formal exam results.
The grades you get will provide you with important qualifications and help you progress onto A-levels or further study. There’s no getting away from the fact that it can be a stressful day so it’s good to be as relaxed and ready as you can.
Here is some great advice from The Student Room website on GCSE results day.
Staying calm for GCSE results day 2016
If you’re feeling anxious about results day, try to look after yourself in the days before. When you’re feeling stressed, getting some exercise can help clear your head. It doesn’t have to be a massive gym session - just a quick jog or a brisk walk will do the job.
Look out for what you’re eating as well. Steer clear of junk food and aim for healthy food such as nuts and veggies. It will help keep your blood sugar levels on an even keel and keep your head clear.
With the school routine a distant memory, late nights can easily become the order of the day. But it’s no fun feeling half-asleep on a day when you really need your wits about you. Try to get some early nights in the run-up to results day, so your sleep pattern gets back to normal.
How to prepare for GCSE results day
On the day, make sure you pack your mobile phone so you can give your parents a call after getting your results.
Pro tip: as you reveal your results to them, read the grades from lowest to highest. Pack a bottle of water and some tissues. Make sure you’re not running on an empty stomach, grab a bit of breakfast before you head down to school.
Decide where you want to open your GCSE results
Imagine your best and worst case scenario, and think about whether you’re happy to experience whatever ‘success’ or ‘failure’ means to you on your own or with friends.”
Some students nip off to a toilet cubicle to open their results, others rip them open in front of their friends and teachers. Everyone’s different, so make sure you’re not peer-pressured into opening your results with friends if you’re not feeling comfortable or confident.
It’s best to be somewhere at school to open your results, so you can get advice from your teachers if you need it. But you can always take them home to open them if you prefer.
You might find there’s a photographer from the local newspaper wanting to get snaps of celebrating (and commiserating) students. If you’re camera shy and private, you’ll want to avoid the hustle and bustle. If not, make sure you read our guide to the perfect results day jump to maximise your chances of local paper glory.
Your GCSE grades and how much they matter
When you first look at your list of GCSE results, English language and maths are the key qualifications to look out for. Getting a C or above is great news; at least a C in English and maths GCSEs is often requested as an essential by sixth-form colleges, universities and employers.
If you’ve missed out on the C grade, especially if it’s by a narrow margin, you’ll want to consider applying for a remark or retakes. You’re allowed to retake English and maths in November, with other subjects you’ll have to wait until the following June.
People often find there are one or two subjects where their grades have slipped a little. If that happens to you, try to focus on the positive grades you’ve got. English and maths aside, having one or two poor GCSE grades is not going to hinder you in the future.
If you’ve performed generally under your expectations, again you shouldn’t worry. If you’ve managed to get into your sixth form college of choice, then it’s time to look forward and not to dwell on your results.
And if your results went well: congratulations! It’s time to celebrate, relax and plan for what comes next. Either way, good luck on GCSE results day. | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/more-news/live-gcse-results-aylesbury-vale-and-thame-1-7541584 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/df757db4c22a9391eee7227756d2a5e9d1a4588c51a65ec2d637efe1cc9fd554.json |
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] | 2016-08-28T14:47:39 | null | 2016-08-28T14:58:07 | Daniel Ricciardo made it three podiums in a row for Red Bull Racing in Belgium on Sunday as Max Verstappen failed to convert a front row start into points. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fmotorsport%2Fricciardo-on-the-podium-in-belgium-as-verstappen-struggles-1-7548100.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7548097.1472392659!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Ricciardo on the podium in Belgium as Verstappen struggles | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | Daniel Ricciardo made it three podiums in a row for Red Bull Racing in Belgium on Sunday as Max Verstappen failed to convert a front row start into points.
Ricciardo, who finished third in Hungary and second in Germany, crossed the line second again at the Belgian Grand Prix behind race winner Nico Rosberg.
A dramatic start helped Ricciardo through the field, but hampered his Red Bull Racing team mate Verstappen, who was starting from the front row.
Slow off the line, the Dutchman was involved in a collision with both Ferraris and needed a first lap pit-stop to repair a damaged front wing.
Battling through the field, Verstappen renewed his rivalry with Kimi Raikkonen, who has openly criticised the teenager’s driving style in the past, and the pair clipped on several occasions as they battled down the order.
Ricciardo meanwhile saw off Force India’s Nico Hulkenberg to move into second. A potential battle with championship leader Lewis Hamilton looked set to unfold until the Mercedes driver pitted late on, handing Ricciardo a safe second place.
Verstappen was caught up with the two Ferraris at the first corner
Verstappen’s tyre problems saw him eventually finish 11th, out of the points. | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/sport/motorsport/ricciardo-on-the-podium-in-belgium-as-verstappen-struggles-1-7548100 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/0062c051f72c69ca0fe5b582c09793a7a6365dc73153403a4d08ec0088a1667c.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:55:04 | null | 2016-08-19T06:00:57 | It has been a busy past couple of years for Steve Backshall and it is about to get busier. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Ftheatre%2Fnaturalist-steve-backshall-chats-ahead-of-northampton-show-1-7530420.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7530419.1471424079!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Naturalist Steve Backshall chats ahead of Northampton show | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | It has been a busy past couple of years for Steve Backshall and it is about to get busier.
He’s stepped on to the Strictly dance floor, explored mountains, written a book and he goes on tour later this year, visiting Northampton’s Royal & Derngate on Friday, October 21.
It’s a wild journey, illustrated with photos and films from the Arctic to the Antarctic, from the tundra to the top of the world’s highest peaks, and from the depths of the rainforest to the bottom of the ocean.
Steve said: “There will be some video clips and some deleted scenes and there will be a chance for the audience to ask questions and for me to have an interactive relationship with the audience. To begin with, we were experimenting in the early days but they have got better.”
While he might be one of the most authoritative naturalists on television, he suspected his life would go down a different route.
Steve said: “I always wanted to do something with wildlife but I thought I would be writing. Doing it for television came about by accident really.
“I had this idea for a programme and went off for a few weeks to the jungles in Colombia and just shooting it on my own camera. And that was how it started.
“It is nice to do that even now with some of the shows rather than doing it with several lighting, sound recordists and cameramen all sweating away. I only describe them like that because they’d describe me in the same way.
“But there is a need to make the programmes in a different way.”
He has also had another children’s novel published, Shark Seas, the fourth in the Falcon Chronicle series.
Steve added: “The fourth one is all about sharks which is an animal I am very passionate about.
“One of the first things I got told when I was writing fiction is to base it on my own experiences and that has served me well.
“You do have to write differently for kids but perhaps not in the way that you would expect.
“I write with a lot more facts in the stuff for children than I ever would in the things for adults.
“But that’s because children absolutely adore facts.
“They are fascinated by some of the finer details.”
And you might expect that with all the terrifying things Steve has done, a spot of dancing wouldn’t scare him.
He said: “The dancing really didn’t come naturally to me, it took a lot of work.
“I do look back at Strictly with a lot of happy memories and have made so many friends, many of whom I would never have met in the course of my normal career and some of them are coming to my wedding in the summer.”
Tickets for the show can be bought by visiting www.royalandderngate.co.uk or by calling the box office on 01604 624811. | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/what-s-on/theatre/naturalist-steve-backshall-chats-ahead-of-northampton-show-1-7530420 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/f9a0d376c28ab5ac506550fbed4b6361923e512fcf28e374b3b0733d93d47497.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:57:55 | null | 2016-08-18T06:00:57 | One of the most recogniseable voices in British music can be heard when she brings a concert to Aylesbury’s Waterside Theatre next month. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Ftheatre%2Fjane-mcdonald-creates-memories-at-aylesbury-1-7530352.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7532077.1471506192!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Jane McDonald creates memories at Aylesbury | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | One of the most recogniseable voices in British music can be heard when she brings a concert to Aylesbury’s Waterside Theatre next month.
Singer Jane McDonald takes her new show across the country and visits the Waterside on Thursday September 8 at 7.30pm.
The show is entitled Making Memories and is packed full of world class songs and arrangements, featuring an extravaganza of musicians and singers.
After receiving five star reviews for her performance as Grizabella in CATS, Jane will introduce Memory into her concert act, as well as including full versions of some of her own songs, including The Hand That Leads Me, written as a tribute to her mother.
Expect new amazing medleys, old fan favourites and some exciting additions guaranteeing you will be on your feet time after time.
By popular demand, Jane is finally introducing full versions of some of her own songs including Some You Win (from her platinum Number One album) and her most recent composition, The Singer Of Your Song, which was written for her fans.
She rose to fame with her appearances in the 1998 series The Cruise and was also a regular panelist on the ITV series Loose Women between 2004 and 2014.
Tickets to the concert are available from £31. For more information or to book in advance, call the box office on 0844 871 7607, or go online at www.atgtickets.com/ aylesbury. | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/what-s-on/theatre/jane-mcdonald-creates-memories-at-aylesbury-1-7530352 | en | 2016-08-18T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/b96fee47cc769fc237838d4a55d3ad82c1fbce95c66e4f86c894d7f9648a852b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:59 | null | 2016-08-17T12:45:55 | A late second-half fightback was not enough to prevent Brackley Town from going down to their first defeat of the season on Tuesday when they were beaten 3-2 by Alfreton Town, writes Tim Carroll. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Flate-rally-is-not-enough-as-brackley-suffer-first-defeat-1-7530806.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7530804.1471434348!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Late rally is not enough as Brackley suffer first defeat | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | A late second-half fightback was not enough to prevent Brackley Town from going down to their first defeat of the season on Tuesday when they were beaten 3-2 by Alfreton Town, writes Tim Carroll.
“Mistakes cost us at both ends tonight,” reflected a frustration Kevin Wilkin afterwards.
“Their goals all came from set-plays, they created virtually nothing from open play, but you’ll win few games if you give away three goals as we did.
“We had plenty of good chances to score and you have to take them.”
It was all the more frustrating because the wounds were self-inflicted, Brackley gifting the visitors three goals and spurning scoring opportunities at the other end.
The home side enjoyed the better of the first half, looking the more threatening but rarely creating the clear opening as Alfreton defended robustly.
It was The Reds who had the first real chance after 18 minutes, Craig Westcarr bringing an excellent point-blank save from Laurie Walker in the Brackley goal on his first appearance.
Alfreton captain Dan Bradley put his side in front after 37 minutes with a fine finish firing in a loose ball after Walker had failed to clear.
Saints started the second-half missing two golden chances to level. On 46 minutes Jimmy Armson put Lee Ndlovu through but the striker found only the body of on-rushing keeper Fabian Spiess and three minutes later, Glenn Walker headed wide after excellent work by Ellis Myles.
Catastrophe struck for the home side just before the hour as Westcarr found the net direct from his corner and within minutes the lead was increased still further as Tom Allan was allowed a free header from another Westcarr corner.
Armson got up to convert a 62nd minute penalty for Brackley to reduce the deficit as Wilkin rang the changes and reverted to a more traditional four at the back, introducing young strikers David Moyo and David Pitt.
Adam Walker’s 69th minute cross created the kind of chance Brackley supporters have seen Diggin convert many times before but the striker’s shot flew just wide before Armson headed his second goal of the night from Glenn Walker’s cross with four minutes remaining.
The comeback was not to be however as Alfreton saw out the final minutes to leapfrog Saints in the table, leaving Brackley in 13th place ahead of the visit on Saturday to Stockport County. | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/sport/football/late-rally-is-not-enough-as-brackley-suffer-first-defeat-1-7530806 | en | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/a6e06f661c890bf2699ff414dd82a515c372e7da7d99a7832746f4f29aaee717.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:48:39 | null | 2016-08-28T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Advertiser & Review - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fba-and-easyjet-passengers-could-pay-25-charge-for-flight-delay-complaints-1-7540331.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7540329.1472127200!/image/image.jpg | en | null | BA and easyJet passengers could pay £25 charge for flight delay complaints | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | It could cost airline passengers £25 for making a complaint, following the introduction of new aviation rules.
Passengers traveling with British Airways, easyJet and Thomas Cook will be charged £25 if any claim they make is unsuccessful, as the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will no longer mediate between customers and airlines.
Previously, the CAA would act as the ‘middleman’ in negotiations between customer and airlines in disputes regarding flight delays and cancellations or missing or damaged luggage.
British Airways, along with easyJet and Thomas Cook, have signed up to the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR), which charges customers a £25 fee for unsuccessful claims for compensation.
However, passengers with other airlines, including Flybe and Ryanair will be able to pursue complaints without fear of financial loss as these airlines have signed up with the Retail Ombudsman which does not charge customers to use the service.
Also, Eurowings and Lufthansa will use German company Söp, which similarly does not charge a fee. | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/ba-and-easyjet-passengers-could-pay-25-charge-for-flight-delay-complaints-1-7540331 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/a3e59ed57bbab9078021b473dce033e55fcbf246af7e814dca37e7963fee5b23.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:48 | null | 2016-08-19T06:00:57 | The Rotary Club of Towcester is delighted to welcome a return visit from the Cwmbach Male Choir. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fmusic%2Fmelodious-voices-fill-church-1-7530650.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7530673.1471431520!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Melodious voices fill church | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | The Rotary Club of Towcester is delighted to welcome a return visit from the Cwmbach Male Choir.
The choir was founded in 1921 and today still maintains the tradition of Welsh Male voice singing, writes Heather Jan Brunt.
And at 7pm on Saturday October 1, the choir will perform at St Lawrence Church.
For those who have seen the choir on their previous visit, you will know what a moving, melodious and simply astounding performance the choristers give, with the resonance, depth and beauty of their voices.
The choir has won numerous competitions over the years and is renowned not only nationally, but internationally as well.
The fantastic voices of the members lend themselves to all kinds of music, and their repertoire has something for everyone, ranging from operatic choruses, spirituals, hymns, and folk music to popular ballads.
The musical evening will also feature music students from Sponne school.
This is a ticketed event and places will be limited, so those who wish to attend are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.
Tickets cost £15, including light refreshments.
They can be bought from the rotary website at www.towcester-rotary.org.uk or from Colemans at 193 Watling Street, Towcester, by contacting the box office on 01327 3532851 or email johnsidwick@towcester-rotary.org.uk
All profits from the event will go into the Rotary Club of Towcester’s charity account and will be used to support selected local charities and events. | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/what-s-on/music/melodious-voices-fill-church-1-7530650 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/6598b4fd918c73c9a5afc03958a85a699717999fbbb02ffcc5c70981dbe7d456.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:48:35 | null | 2016-08-31T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Advertiser & Review - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcancer-sniffing-dog-daisy-up-for-hero-pet-accolade-1-7545805.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7545804.1472204738!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Cancer-sniffing dog Daisy up for hero pet accolade | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | A dog who detected cancer in her owner has been nominated for a national award which celebrates hero pets.
Twelve-year-old Daisy, the red fox Labrador from Buckingham, has sniffed out more than 550 cases of prostate, kidney and bladder cancer – proving that the illness has a smell.
But in 2009, putting her practice into training, Daisy jumped up at her owner Claire Guest to alert her that something was wrong. She went straight to the doctor and was diagnosed with breast cancer.
“Without Daisy’s insistence I might not be here today,” said Dr Guest, who is chief executive of Medical Detection Dogs.
“Up to then there had been some scepticism to the work, but Daisy’s actions reinforced the value of what we were doing.
“We are about to begin a study into whether dogs can detect breast cancer and Daisy has been instrumental in getting the charity to where it is today.”
Daisy, who trains at the Great Horwood-based centre, is one of four animals in the Hero Pet category of the Charles Holland Awards for Brave Britons.
Falklands veteran Simon Weston, who led the judging panel, said: “When I read Daisy’s story it was truly touching.
“She has shown a great deal of courage and selflessness. It’s wonderful to see the unsung heroes in our midst – the truly remarkable people who are an inspiration to us all — finally given the recognition they deserve.” | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/cancer-sniffing-dog-daisy-up-for-hero-pet-accolade-1-7545805 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/893389cf7091b74531f3cec73faf96fec02b5ba76ef8e7badbc3f83f9dbeb017.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:44 | null | 2016-08-03T09:08:19 | Ardley United begin their FA Cup campaign this weekend. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fkatsoloudi-gives-ardley-perfect-start-to-campaign-1-7509057.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7509056.1470217599!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Katsoloudi gives Ardley perfect start to campaign | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | Ardley United begin their FA Cup campaign this weekend.
And Paul Davis’s side go into Saturday’s extra preliminary round tie at home to Tuffley Rovers on the back of an opening success in the UHLSport Hellenic League.
Up to now no-one has been talking about Ardley United but hopefully now people will be Ardley manager Paul Davis
A solitary goal from Elias Katsoloudi earned Ardley a 1-0 victory at Thatcham Town in Tuesday’s premier division clash.
Thatcham hit the post early on after a breakaway when Jemel Johnson fed Jon Bennett but his deft flick came back off the upright and Joel Meade was on hand to clear. The crucial goal came in the 20th minute when Katsoloudi drilled home from close range following a flick on from a long defensive clearance.
On a damp and gloomy evening in Berkshire, Ardley weathered a second half barrage as the defence stood firm and restricted Thatcham to long range efforts with no real threat on Lee Farrow’s goal.
Once Katsoloudi scored for the visitors the game was left with long range efforts that went wide or over and Ardley had a couple of late chances with Thatcham pushing for an equaliser.
Davis said: “I thought we were excellent from start to finish. I thought we managed the game really well. We’ve taken our goal well, in the end we’ve had the better chances.
“We restricted them to a couple of long distance efforts, a few crosses to deal with but Lee Farrow never really had a save to make. I felt we were a different class all night.
“We told the players in the dressing room we need to carry on this expectation and determination throughout the season. Up to now no-one has been talking about Ardley United but hopefully now people will be.” | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/sport/football/katsoloudi-gives-ardley-perfect-start-to-campaign-1-7509057 | en | 2016-08-03T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/e1295be529e541aebacb1c7b7b2ff35425d0315d6ef5c52b5a1ee35a95a31825.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T04:48:23 | null | 2016-08-03T15:02:07 | Visit now for the latest sports news - from the Advertiser & Review, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fhamilton-moves-further-clear-after-his-german-masterclass-1-7509984.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7509983.1470232893!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Hamilton moves further clear after his German masterclass | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | Lewis Hamilton put on another driving masterclass at the weekend as he cruised to a sixth victory in his last seven races when winning Sunday’s German Grand Prix at Hockenheim which extended his lead at the head of the Drivers’ Standings to 19 points over Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg.
Hamilton took the lead of Sunday’s race at the start and never looked back as he drove to the chequered flag in supreme style to heap more pressure on Rosberg going into the summer break.
Over the last seven races Hamilton has out-scored his team-mate by 62 points and in doing so turned a 43-point deficit into a 19-point lead.
Rosberg was also handed a time penalty during the race for a pass on Max Verstappen’s Red Bull that was judged too harsh – dropping him to fourth, behind the Red Bull cars of Daniel Ricciardo and Verstappen.
After the race, Hamilton said: “This was another great weekend for me.
“I’d like to thank the guys in the team for giving me a great car to drive and I must admit this race went well for me right from the start.
“Very early I knew I wasn’t under too much pressure, so the important thing was to look after the car and keep my tyres in good condition.
“It will be good to have a small break as we have been very busy during the last few weeks. We have two great races coming up at Spa and Monza, both great tracks and I am sure I will be in good shape for both of them.”
Rosberg added: “Obviously I am disappointed with this result. I love racing at Hockenheim and this is my home Grand Prix.
“For a German driver to drive a famous Silver Arrow in Germany is always special. I’m just sorry the week was not better for me, but I am still full of confidence.
“The season is far from over, we have nine races remaining this season so I have many chances to score more wins and close the gap to Lewis at the top of the table.”
Both Silverstone-based Sahara Force India cars scored points in Germany; Nico Hulkenberg crossed the line in seventh, while Sergio Perez claimed the final point on offer with tenth.
Hulkenberg said: “I am pleased to have been able to finish in the points in this my home Grand Prix. The team did a great job and I would like to thank them for all their hard work. It was great to see the fans cheering on the slow down lap, I really enjoyed this weekend.”
The Force India pairing are placed eighth and tenth in the points table.
Carlos Sainz’s point-scoring run came to an end when the Spaniard was unable to make it four top ten results from as many races. Sainz finished 13th, with his Scuderia Toro Rosso partner, Daniil Kvyat, one place back.
Standings: 1) Hamilton, 217pts; 2) Rosberg, 198; 3) Ricciardo, 133; 4) Raikkonen, 122; 5) Vettel, 120. Next race: Belgium, August 28. | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/sport/hamilton-moves-further-clear-after-his-german-masterclass-1-7509984 | en | 2016-08-03T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/ea50b1af29f9154a8f77f0366ae6299a2867318f4dddc3a703f2e29f4eaf8d03.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T06:45:54 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:00 | Motorists now change their car more often than they switch their mattress or even their mobile phone, suggests new research. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fmotorists-change-their-car-more-often-than-their-mobile-phone-1-7540214.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7540213.1471963421!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Motorists change their car more often than their mobile phone | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | Motorists now change their car more often than they switch their mattress or even their mobile phone, suggests new research.
The length of time motorists keep a car has plummeted from around five years to two years or less, reveal latest figures.
The data produced by automotive experts, cap hpi, shows that some car makers now see average returns of vehicles in 24 months, and there is evidence of a growing number of 18-month leases in the market.
Mattresses should be changed every seven or eight years to ensure a good and healthy night’s sleep, according to chiropractors, while mobile phone contracts are on average between 18 and 24 months.
Expert say car manufacturers are managing volumes in the used market by varying contract lengths by model and remarketing channels.
Philip Nothard, retail and consumer specialist at cap hpi, said: “What we are seeing is the ‘iphonification’ of the car industry as consumers increasingly pay to drive rather than pay to own their vehicles.
“It’s the same model as the mobile phone industry where people are comfortable paying a monthly fee - only they are now doing this with their vehicles as well as their mobiles.”
He said the growth of personal contract purchase (PCP) and other finance options is having a “profound” effect on the car industry.
Personal Contract Hire (PCH) is also increasing, as motorists increasingly look towards usership rather than ownership.
Around four out five new car sales (80 per cent) are now on finance, according to estimates by cap hpi.
Mr Nothard added: “Not so long ago it was fairly common for motorists to have their cars for a minimum of five years or longer, but that has now changed dramatically and dropped to just two years for millions of motorists.
“After buying a house, the car was usually the biggest outlay for most consumers but now they are far more likely to change their car more often than their mattress.
“Consumer demand remains strong in the used car market and there are lots of used bargains waiting to be snapped up.
“As PCP becomes more popular and accessible in the used market, motor dealers expect its use to double in the future so we’re going to see people changing their cars with increasing regularity.” | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/more-news/motorists-change-their-car-more-often-than-their-mobile-phone-1-7540214 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/2b9c1ccd8effd255769f5ba2b487f8fa87cd1161393677292dab4da2e5baccfa.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:37 | null | 2016-08-26T13:10:52 | The most popular pet name in the UK is Charlie, according to new research into the names we choose for our animals by Pets at Home. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Frevealed-most-popular-pet-names-1-7546273.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7546272.1472213435!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Revealed: Most popular pet names | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | The most popular pet name in the UK is Charlie, according to new research into the names we choose for our animals by Pets at Home.
Pets at Home surveyed more than 800,000 pet owners through its My VIP club and has found the top 50 most popular names for each pet type. Whether the pet is a bird, cat, dog, fish, horse, reptile or small animal, Charlie was the clear winner with almost 34,000 of British pet owners choosing this name for their animal friend, topping the list of most common names for birds, cats and horses.
Poppy also proved to be a popular choice for many pets, particularly canines and felines, ranking at number one for dogs and number two for cats. Other common selections include Alfie, Bella, Billy and Molly.
George also ranked highly across all species with almost 10,000 of those taking part choosing this name within the top 50, again regardless of pet type, suggesting the young Prince’s influence may not end with toddler fashion and toys.
The world of entertainment, particularly children’s cartoons, appear to have had an effect on the names owners select. Bird based film Rio saw the film’s title rank in 10th place for birds, while classic cartoon character name Tweety came in at number 32.
Bestselling book A Cat Called Alfie may have inspired cat owners, with Alfie being the eighth most popular name for cats. Winnie the Pooh fans are meanwhile drawn to Tigger, which ranked at 11 in cat names. Demonstrating that classic films can still influence our decisions, Thumper, who appeared in the 1942 film Bambi, is still the seventh most chosen name for rabbits. Nemo, is the second most popular name for the nation’s fish following Goldie in first.
Gavin Hawthorn, Group CRM Director, said: “It’s interesting to see that just as popular culture and famous faces influence what we name our children, likewise, these trends can help the nation’s pet owners select a name for their animals. It seems likely that children being allowed to name their first animal friend forms a big part of the naming process, particularly among the film and TV inspired monikers.
“However, it also seems that books and even the Royal family are also helping Brits to decide on what to call their pet. Meanwhile Charlie and Poppy scored highly across species, suggesting that cute, traditional names will always appeal when it comes to naming our pets.”
Top 10 names for British pets by species
Top 10 names for dogs
1. Poppy
2. Alfie
3. Bella
4. Charlie
5. Molly
6. Max
7. Daisy
8. Bailey
9. Ruby
10. Lola
Top 10 names for cats
1. Charlie
2. Poppy
3. Molly
4. Bella
5. Oscar
6. Daisy
7. Tilly
8. Alfie
9. Millie
10. Smudge
Top 10 names for small animals
1. Daisy
2. Fudge
3. Nibbles
4. Poppy
5. Rosie
6. Charlie
7. Thumper
8. Fluffy
9. George
10. Harry
Top 10 names for reptiles
1. Spike
2. George
3. Rex
4. Charlie
5. Sid
6. Monty
7. Bob
8. Leo
9. Rango
10. Sheldon
Top 10 names for fish
1. Goldie
2. Nemo
3. Bob
4. Bubbles
5. Fishy
6. George
7. Fred
8. Jaws
9. Dave
10. Tom
Top 10 names for horses
1. Charlie
2. Jack
3. Rosie
4. Molly
5. Harry
6. Alfie
7. Billy
8. Poppy
9. Murphy
10. Lady
Top 10 names for birds
1. Charlie
2. Joey
3. Billy
4. Bobby
5. George
6. Blue
7. Alfie
8. Rosie
9. Sky
10. Rio | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/more-news/revealed-most-popular-pet-names-1-7546273 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/b49a647ef73caee93693e4729b41a51902d9e73107cb094c4137806fbea16732.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:08:53 | null | 2016-08-01T09:23:23 | Daniel Ricciardo said standing on the podium again was the ‘best feeling in the world’ after he took an excellent second place in Germany on Sunday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fmotorsport%2Fgermany-podium-best-feeling-in-the-world-for-ricciardo-1-7503378.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7503376.1470039768!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Germany podium ‘best feeling in the world’ for Ricciardo | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | Daniel Ricciardo said standing on the podium again was the ‘best feeling in the world’ after he took an excellent second place in Germany on Sunday.
The Australian returned to the top three after six races away, finishing behind championship leader Lewis Hamilton.
Daniel Ricciardo does the 'shoey'
READ MORE: Ricciardo and Verstappen on the podium in Germany
He was joined on the podium by team-mate Max Verstappen, who picked up his fourth podium of the season, as Red Bull celebrated their first double rostrum since the Hungarian Grand Prix in 2015.
“I’m very pleased with today obviously,” said Ricciardo afterwards. “To beat one Mercedes is nice but for both cars to beat one Mercedes and the pole-sitter was really good.
“The last few races I got a bit more out of the race weekends and it’s nice to get a bit of momentum now before the summer break. Just to stand up there on the podium is the best feeling in the world.
“In the first part of the race I was sitting in third and the pace was okay but I think I really came to life in the second half of the race and that’s when I was able to show a bit more speed and capture second place.
“It was the best we could do today and I’m now happy to go into the summer break with another podium in the bag.
“For me the strategy worked very well, I was comfortable on the supersofts and it worked out my pace was better in the end with that tyre.”
While his performance on the track won him many plaudits, Ricciardo’s podium celebration - drinking out of his shoe - got him the most attention.
“Drinking out of the shoe on the podium is an Australian thing!” he admitted. “It’s called a ‘shoey’. I said if I win a race this year I’ll do it, but just in case, I thought I’ll do it next time I’m on the podium.” | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/sport/motorsport/germany-podium-best-feeling-in-the-world-for-ricciardo-1-7503378 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/cde69a559dcaf8fa875e16d305846d4b5b9d39818eb521e331dbcadc0702fa24.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T06:47:48 | null | 2016-08-28T06:00:00 | It could cost airline passengers £25 for making a complaint, following the introduction of new aviation rules. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fba-and-easyjet-passengers-could-pay-25-charge-for-flight-delay-complaints-1-7540331.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7540329.1472127200!/image/image.jpg | en | null | BA and easyJet passengers could pay £25 charge for flight delay complaints | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | It could cost airline passengers £25 for making a complaint, following the introduction of new aviation rules.
Passengers traveling with British Airways, easyJet and Thomas Cook will be charged £25 if any claim they make is unsuccessful, as the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will no longer mediate between customers and airlines.
Previously, the CAA would act as the ‘middleman’ in negotiations between customer and airlines in disputes regarding flight delays and cancellations or missing or damaged luggage.
British Airways, along with easyJet and Thomas Cook, have signed up to the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR), which charges customers a £25 fee for unsuccessful claims for compensation.
However, passengers with other airlines, including Flybe and Ryanair will be able to pursue complaints without fear of financial loss as these airlines have signed up with the Retail Ombudsman which does not charge customers to use the service.
Also, Eurowings and Lufthansa will use German company Söp, which similarly does not charge a fee. | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/more-news/ba-and-easyjet-passengers-could-pay-25-charge-for-flight-delay-complaints-1-7540331 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/3cda6799f7427cd64b6d7e91596c6cf03d9c9c097554a8ec4cff2c239cb9c69d.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:48:49 | null | 2016-08-31T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Advertiser & Review - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Frevealed-the-most-popular-baby-names-so-far-in-2016-1-7543534.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7543532.1472565238!/image/image.jpg | en | null | REVEALED - the most popular baby names so far in 2016 | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | A parenting advice website has listed the most popular baby names so far in 2016 and revealed previous favourites such as Sophia, Mia, Daniel and Harrison are on the decline.
Bounty Baby Club, a popular parenting advice site, has scaled its 100,000 visitors a month, to uncover the most popular baby names of the first half of 2016 and there are a few surprises.
A few favourites of recent years are still holding their popularity but the results reveal some new up and coming themes and trends.
The favourites
Holding onto their 2015 top spots, Alfie and Isla remain the most popular names for boys and girls. Out of the top 100 most popular names, the biggest winners have been Caleb, jumping up nine positions to 19, Jenson, rising up five places to 26 and Ellie, rising up nine positions to nine.
The biggest climber so far this year has been Arlo, previously was outside of the top 50, now cementing a top 10 position at number six. Other names you may start to hear more include Freddie, Aaron, Phoebe, Ellis and Millie.
So what names are falling out of favour this year?
Results show that for girls, Sienna, Mia, Sophia, Mila and Scarlett are on the decline in 2016. Yesterday’s news for boys’ names include Dylan, Sebastian, Daniel and Harrison which are proving less popular than they have in recent years.
There is a new trend of baby names emerging from Bounty’s findings, vowel heavy names, particularly for girls. Male names ending in a softer letter are also becoming more popular, for example names such as Alfie, Arlo, Archie and Harry.
Take a look at the top 10 for boys and girls for the first half of the year below:
Top 10 most popular baby boy names of 2016 so far:
Alfie
Oscar
Teddy
Harry
Jack
Arlo
Noah
Charlie
Jacob
Archie
Top 10 most popular baby girl names of 2016 so far:
Isla
Amelia
Ava
Freya
Evie
Olivia
Esme
Elsie
Mia
Ellie | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/revealed-the-most-popular-baby-names-so-far-in-2016-1-7543534 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/26b075c00e52054f100f0621aada6020af6815028d12e7a8864804b7a3014b98.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T06:48:04 | null | 2016-08-29T06:00:00 | Are you a drill sergeant, a worshipper, a skipper or a teammate? Experts have identified four types of parent when it comes to teaching their children how to DRIVE. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fwhat-type-of-teacher-parent-are-you-1-7540354.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7540353.1471965972!/image/image.jpg | en | null | What type of teacher-parent are you? | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | The types of cookies we, our ad network and technology partners use are listed below:
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[] | 2016-08-31T04:47:03 | null | 2016-08-21T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Advertiser & Review - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flife-ban-for-pokemon-go-cheats-1-7530984.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7530983.1471438432!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Life ban for Pokemon GO cheats | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | Pokemon GO players who are found to be cheating will have a permanent ban slapped on them, it has been announced.
The game’s developer, Niantic, has altered the terms and conditions to include the condition that a life ban will ensue for anyone caught using trickery to bag Pokemon.
The new clause prohibits: “Falsifying your location, using emulators, modified or unofficial software and/or accessing Pokemon GO clients or backends in an unauthorized manner including through the use of third party software.”
It has been reported that some users have managed to fool the app into thinking they were at a different location. Some Pokemon are region-specific, although taken to extremes, a player could play the game without leaving their home.
“Our goal is to provide a fair, fun and legitimate game experience for everyone,” Niantic said:
“We will continue to work with all of you to improve the quality of the gameplay, including ongoing optimization and fine tuning of our anti-cheat system.”
Anyone believing that have been unfairly banned can access an appeals system. | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/life-ban-for-pokemon-go-cheats-1-7530984 | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/9a63fa3872f63ab20e62cdc1c10f18b906c72d77cf20b8b1492838dbdbfe1969.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T08:47:34 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:00 | Being stuck in a dead end job by your early 40s is bad for your health. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fdead-end-jobs-are-bad-for-your-health-1-7540255.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7540254.1471964133!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Dead-end jobs are bad for your health | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | Being stuck in a dead end job by your early 40s is bad for your health.
Having an unrewarding job as you start out on the career ladder makes you more depressed, worried and had more trouble sleeping.
And if you stay stuck in positions with low levels of job satisfaction it affects you not just you mentally but physically too, including catching more colds, having a bad back and poor heart health.
But if you are happy in your job or finally get your dream job as your career progresses your overall health gets a boost.
The study by Ohio State University sociologists found job satisfaction in your late 20s and 30s has a link to overall health in your early 40s.
While it impacts on physical health, its effect was particularly strong for mental health.
Lead author and doctoral student Jonathan Dirlam said: “We found that there is a cumulative effect of job satisfaction on health that appears as early as your 40s.”
The study highlighted the importance that early jobs have on people’s lives.
Associate professor of sociology Dr Hui Zheng said: “You don’t have to be near the end of your career to see the health impact of job satisfaction, particularly on your mental health.
“The higher levels of mental health problems for those with low job satisfaction may be a precursor to future physical problems.
“Increased anxiety and depression could lead to cardiovascular or other health problems that won’t show up until they are older.”
He added the study was carried out before the credit crunch and said: “The recession almost certainly increased job insecurity and dissatisfaction, and that could have resulted in more negative health effects.”
The study used data from 6,432 Americans followed from the ages of 14 to 22 as part of the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979.
Researchers examined job satisfaction trajectories for people from age 25 to 39 and their health on turning 40.
Participants rated how much they liked their jobs from 1 - dislike very much - to 4 -like very much.
They were then divided into four groups: consistently low and consistently high job satisfaction, those whose satisfaction started high but was trending down and those who started low but were trending higher.
About 45 per cent of participants had consistently low job satisfaction, while another 23 per cent had levels that were trending downward through their early career.
About 15 per cent of people were consistently happy at their jobs and about 17 per cent were trending upward.
Mental health was most affected by people’s feelings about their jobs with those in the low job satisfaction group throughout their early careers scored worse on all five of the mental health measures studied.
They reported higher levels of depression, sleep problems and excessive worry and were more likely to have been diagnosed with emotional problems and scored lower on a test of overall mental health.
Those whose job satisfaction decreased were more likely than those with consistently high satisfaction to have frequent trouble sleeping and excessive worry, and had lower scores for overall mental health.
But they didn’t see an impact on depression scores or their probability of being diagnosed with emotional problems.
Those whose scores went up through the early career years did not see any comparative health problems.
Those in the low satisfaction group and those who were trending downwards reported poorer overall health and more problems like back pain and frequent colds compared to the high satisfaction group.
But they weren’t different in physical functioning and in doctor-diagnosed health problems such as diabetes and cancer.
As with mental health, no effects were seen on physical health for those trending upward.
The findings was presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association in Seattle. | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/more-news/dead-end-jobs-are-bad-for-your-health-1-7540255 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/bf7ac440e600add9bfb7c0faa7827f5d0ea9a8d45cb70237ea6e4a05073e03fd.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:49:21 | null | 2016-08-22T11:09:16 | UK motorists have been hit by a near-20 per cent rise in insurance costs in the last year, new figures show. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fcar-insurance-costs-soar-nearly-20-per-cent-in-12-months-1-7537740.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7537738.1471860539!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Car insurance costs soar nearly 20 per cent in 12 months | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | UK motorists have been hit by a near-20 per cent rise in insurance costs in the last year, new figures show.
The average driver now pays £715 a year for fully comprehensive cover, up 19 per cent on the same time last year.
The figures were revealed by the Confused.com car insurance price index, which tracks quarterly and annual trends.
After dropping for several years from a high of £843 in 2011, insurance costs have been rising since the start of 2015. The latest figures, for the period from April to June 2016 show that costs have risen by 6 per cent since the start of the year and drivers are paying an average of £115 more for their insurance than they were in the same period last year.
Northern Irish drivers have been worst hit by the latest rises, seeing their premiums climb 25 per cent year-on-year. They now face an average premium of £863.
Also feeling the impact badly are motorists in parts of Scotland - the Highlands and Islands saw rises of 24 per cent and drivers in the Hebrides were hit with a staggering 42 per cent annual increase.
Conversely, Orkney’s capital - Kirkwall - was one of only two places to see a drop in costs, with a quarterly fall of four per cent. Hereford, in the West Midlands, was the only other place to see a fall in quarterly premiums - down two per cent on the first three months of the year.
While younger drivers might face the highest premiums overall, they have actually escaped the worst of the rises. Drivers aged 17 saw an annual rise of just eight per cent - the lowest of any age bracket - but still face average premiums of £2,013. A the opposite end, 61-year-old drivers saw a 24 per cent rise - the highest of any age group - but still only pay £418 a year.
And the gender gap persists, with male drivers facing annual rises of 21 per cent in comparison with the 18 per cent faced by women. This continued difference means the gap between the sexes is growing as men pay an average of £92 a year more - up from £27 in 2013.
Confused’s motoring editor, Amanda Stretton, said: “We’ve not seen price rises of this magnitude for five years - a 19 per cent annual increase is substantial to say the least. And these price rises are being felt across the board, for drivers of all ages and genders, across all UK regions.
“If prices continues to rise at the rate we’ve been seeing, we could be facing the possibility of average comprehensive premiums reaching a high not seen since 2011. This, combined with rising fuel prices and increased motoring costs across the board, could result in a sizeable dent in drivers’ pockets.” | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/more-news/car-insurance-costs-soar-nearly-20-per-cent-in-12-months-1-7537740 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/c2d2d2b5c8d262e09bc6e23e4f32812212e80dcca7c11642fd4321db4d9d2f6a.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:57 | null | 2016-08-26T07:00:00 | A woman who lost a family friend to a brain tumour is calling for people to post sweaty selfies of themselves on social media to raise awareness and join the fight. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fpost-a-sweaty-selfie-to-remember-nicki-waterman-and-join-the-fight-against-cancer-1-7544962.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7544961.1472142071!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Post a sweaty selfie to remember Nicki Waterman and join the fight against cancer | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | A woman who lost a family friend to a brain tumour is calling for people to post sweaty selfies of themselves on social media to raise awareness and join the fight.
It comes after celebrity trainer Nicki Waterman lost her battle with an aggressive brain tumour and her family launched the #sweatyselfie campaign.
Denise Van Outen, Tamzin Outhwaite and Emma Bunton have already posted their sweaty selfies for Brain Tumour Research, the charity which was founded by Padbury woman Sue Farrington Smith in 2009.
And the charity’s campaign executive, Robyn Barnett, 34, who lives in Candleford Court, Buckingham, wants more Vale people to join in and donate £3 to the charity.
She said: “I am posting mine in memory of my dear family friend Josh, a much loved and missed dad.
“I talk on the phone and often meet people who have been diagnosed with brain cancer, including my neighbour’s friend.
“It’s hard to understand why such a minimal amount is allocated to research into brain tumours.
“Please post a sweaty selfie, nominate some mates to do the same and send a donation in memory of Nicki, or for someone you know who has been lost to a brain tumour or is still fighting. Then text donate SNAP53 £3 to 70070. It’s that simple.”
Mrs Farrington Smith, chief executive of Brain Tumour Research said: “The devastation caused by a brain tumour for both the patient and their loved ones makes people feel helpless in the face of it.
“We are full of admiration for Nicki’s family who want to turn their tragic loss into something that will make a difference to those 16,000 people diagnosed with a brain tumour every year. I know Nicki will be proud.
“Brain Tumour Research whole-heartedly backs the #sweatyselfie campaign.”
Mrs Farrington Smith met Nicki at Speaker’s House in March, courtesy of John Bercow, and described her as a ‘courageous and beautiful woman, taken far too soon’.
Brain Tumour Research is the only national charity dedicated to funding research into this form of cancer. It supports the UK’s largest collaboration of laboratory-based brain tumour scientists, working across a network of four centres of excellence in London, Plymouth and Portsmouth. | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/more-news/post-a-sweaty-selfie-to-remember-nicki-waterman-and-join-the-fight-against-cancer-1-7544962 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/6bbca43092cc8ba4b3ad0eaa165b435d9343789df0397dfc61943ebc73f9ab62.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:48:22 | null | 2016-08-31T06:00:00 | Visit now for the latest football news - from the Advertiser & Review | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fbuckingham-collect-three-welcome-points-with-victory-over-rushden-1-7550418.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7494807.1472555276!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Buckingham collect three welcome points with victory over Rushden | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | Buckingham Town picked up three welcome points at Manor Fields with a 3-1 success against Rushden and Higham Utd.
On a warm night and a hard pitch, it was Buckingham who were quickly out of the traps and instantly put their visitors under pressure creating early chances for Silver, Lobjoit and Mullins.
The surprise was that it took 24 minutes for Town to make the breakthrough and when the goal came it was a little fortuitous, as the visiting keeper came out to deal with a bouncing ball he misjudged the height of the bounce and it popped up over his head leaving Lobjoit with a simple tap in.
Rushden and Higham fought hard to stay in the game and found an unlikely equaliser ten minutes before the break when a free kick was powerfully headed home at the far post.
The second half followed the pattern of the first with Buckingham in the ascendancy but failing to get their noses in front again but all that was about to change.
Lobjoit notched his second of the night with a wonderful goal on 58 minutes. A jinking run brought him into range of the Rushden goal and he curled a precise shot in off the far post leaving the keeper with no chance.
Before the visitors could fashion any sort of reply Dan Silver all but sealed the result two minutes later latching onto a charged down clearance before advancing and coolly slotting home.
The Robins were in control and could have had further goals but were also grateful to Ryan Thrussell for maintaining their two goal cushion as he made a great save when the visiting centre forward found himself clean through on goal.
Rushden and Higham were reduced to ten men in the final few minutes as one of their second half subs saw red in an unsavoury incident and Buckingham were able to see the game out comfortably.
A well deserved win for Town, something that their recent performances have warranted and hopefully a bit of confidence gained in this hectic early season schedule. | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/sport/football/buckingham-collect-three-welcome-points-with-victory-over-rushden-1-7550418 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/4cdf92c0d0b75c565097330b2144db2a7390463dd26c153b7e74f6b3745188ec.json |
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"Anne Cox"
] | 2016-08-31T04:47:11 | null | 2016-08-19T10:47:46 | Visit now for the latest theatre & comedy news - direct from the Advertiser & Review | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ftheatre-and-comedy%2Fno-lazing-on-a-sunny-afternoon-for-new-cast-ahead-of-milton-keynes-and-aylesbury-dates-1-7534920.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7534918.1471600053!/image/image.jpg | en | null | No lazing on a Sunny Afternoon for new cast ahead of Milton Keynes and Aylesbury dates. | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | In July 1966 the England football team was about to pull off the impossible and London was fast becoming the hip, groovy and happening place to be.
High in the charts was The Kinks, with their second hit, Sunny Afternoon. This popular four-piece pop combo, fronted by Ray Davies and his younger brother Dave, hailed from North London, and were to become one of the most influential rock groups of all time.
Sunny Afternoon UK Tour cast
Fast forward almost 50 years and you don’t have to be a Dedicated Follower of Fashion to realise that Sunny Afternoon is back and riding high.
In 2014 Ray’s searingly honest musical slipped onto the genteel stage of Hampstead Theatre, blasted out its silver-haired audience, and won a whole new set of fans, before transferring to the West End, becoming a major hit and winning four Oliviers.
England didn’t make the cut at this year’s World Cup but Sunny Afternoon is set for continued success with a national tour playing in Milton Keynes Theatre from next week (August 30) and Aylesbury Waterside Theatre from September 27.
The cast were putting the finishing touches to the show at rehearsal studios on The Isle of Dogs in East London when I caught up with them.
I watched key cast members Ryan O’Donnell, playing Ray Davies, Mark Newnham, as brother Dave, Garmon Rhys as bassist Pete Quaife and Andrew Gallo playing Kinks’ drummer Mick Avory, going through their paces, including a rousing rendition of Sunny Afternoon before sitting down with them for a chat.
Tousle-haired Ryan, a former member of the Jethro Tull entourage, has already appeared in the 1960’s Who musical, Quadrophenia. He had to pass muster with The Kinks’ frontman Ray before bagging the part.
“I remember meeting Ray backstage once, after I’d got the part, and he said ‘Hi, nice to meet you’. He nodded his head and said: ‘So, you’re doing this are you? Ah’. And we shook hands and that was it, “said Ryan.
“Ray is very hands on. He comes to watch it quite a lot and he’s very supportive. He comes to all the auditions and is involved in casting.
“When you go into the final round of auditions there is this quiet man sitting at the back with a steely glare, passing judgement - which is pretty intimidating.
“I didn’t know much about The Kinks before I saw the show a couple of years ago, but obviously I knew the songs. They’re so iconic. But you don’t realise how many they wrote. It can be overwhelming for audiences. Just one great song after another. It’s a helluva show.”
Garmon, who has recently played Agatha Christie’s young detective, Tommy, and Wilfred Owen in the WWI drama, Regeneration at Northampton, here plays disillusioned guitarist Quaife, who suffers a crisis of confidence at the peak of the band’s success.
“My favourite song in the show is You Really Got Me,” he said, “Because it’s the first time you get to see the band play together as a four-piece properly, when they’re on Top of the Pops and you get a real buzz when you hear those first chords. It’s amazing.”
“I like Set Me Free, which is a pretty sexy tune, with all the trippy vocal harmonies and guitar riffs,” added Ryan.
“I have a constant battle with our music director, in songs like Sunny Afternoon. He comes up to me and says: ‘You are singing it like Ray but could you sing it a bit nicer? A bit brighter? It is supposed to be a happy moment in the show!’
“I say that it’s a lazy afternoon but he says: ‘Yeah, but it’s not a lazy moment in the show!’”
Garmon says that Britain can’t get enough of the 1960s. “It was a pioneering era for culture and fashion, especially British music and apparel.
“It was where a lot of modern fashions were started. Our wardrobe department have had it easy because the clothes and shoes, like the Chelsea Boots, are still in fashion.
“And our audiences are not all in their 60s. We have kids of all ages because everyone loves 1960’s music.”
“The reason Sunny Afternoon has been so successful is that audiences don’t just come to hear amazing songs that they remember but there are a lot of familiar themes - money, homesickness, the class struggle.”
“A lot of people come up to me,” said Ryan, “who were around at that time and didn’t know the full story. This has a strong narrative, is a fascinating play, as well as a great musical.”
Andrew Gallo, who came to MKT with Saturday Night Fever, has an impressive drum solo in Sunny Afternoon which earns the admiration of everyone.
“I was originally up for Pete, Mick and their manager. I had five drum songs to learn plus their scenes and, just in case, another song. I hadn’t touched the drums for a year so I booked myself into a studio and drummed for about four hours solid until I gave myself blisters!”
He first heard The Kinks at the age of 12 after discovering a cache of old cassette tapes while sitting with mates in a neighbour’s attic. “We just played them on a loop. They were amazing”.
Mark, who plays wild Dave, swilling fizz, swinging from a chandelier, bedding the birds and wearing a frock or two, used to play The Kinks songs when he was in a band in Brighton.
“I knew that Ray and Dave had a tempestuous relationship. Their songs are so iconic. It was so magical the way Ray wrote about stuff. He came up with some incredible lyrics. I haven’t stopped listening to The Kinks since I got the job.
“Dave is a real gift to play. He’s so flamboyant and has such a verve for life. And the script is fantastic. You could take the songs out and still have an incredible play.
“I auditioned in front of Ray, which was interesting. I had already auditioned for Pete and Dave. I did my Pete stuff first and had my fringe over one way and then, when I did my Dave audition, I said: “Do you mind if I manipulate my fringe?’ which made Ray laugh.
“I moved it into a centre parting and he said: ‘Oh yeah, you’re playing a different character’. ‘Yeah, I’m playing your little brother!’ and again I made him laugh.”
Sunny Afternoon plays at Milton Keynes Theatre August 30-September 3 and Aylesbury Waterside, September 27-October 1. To book visit www.atgtickets.co.uk/miltonkeynes or www.atgtickets.co.uk/aylesbury, | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-and-comedy/no-lazing-on-a-sunny-afternoon-for-new-cast-ahead-of-milton-keynes-and-aylesbury-dates-1-7534920 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/f127b2e2c19769d7b6aaf049745ff040f8ea7cd78faf24cf95a09ee954e57310.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:48:19 | null | 2016-08-30T09:12:00 | Visit now for the latest football news - from the Advertiser & Review | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fdiggin-delivers-as-saints-maintain-encouraging-start-1-7549993.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7549992.1472636339!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Diggin delivers as Saints maintain encouraging start | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | Brackley Town maintained their encouraging start to the Vanarama National League North campaign with a 1-1 draw at Gainsborough Trinity on Monday.
Steve Diggin’s 14th minute goal was cancelled out by the home side just before the half hour mark and, try as they might, neither side did enough to find the winner.
Diggin’s first goal of the season was created by Ellis Myles’ driven cross, athletically struck on the half volley. Keeper Jonathan Hedge failed to deal with it under Lee Ndlovu’s muscular threat and the ball ran through to Diggin who unerringly found the gap between defender and post from ten yards with a crisp finish.
Either side of the goal Saints appeared in complete control of the game and so it was against the run of play that Jarman fired the 27th minute equaliser in off the post as Saints failed to clear Trinity’s first corner of the game.
Both sides used second half substitutions to good effect injecting fresh legs on a hot afternoon but the defences were on top. Trinity replacement Gavin Rothery’s header grazed the outside of his own post from Glenn Walker’s corner in the closest effort on goal in a frustrating second period.
Matt Lowe’s far post header from another corner was off target and Lee Ldlovu could not convert a good opportunity after a defensive error provided a sighting on goal.
After the opening phase Saints did not match the intensity of play achieved in recent games but nevertheless accrued another away point to keep the points tally ticking over. | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/sport/football/diggin-delivers-as-saints-maintain-encouraging-start-1-7549993 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/992f4168ac20a392bc0223114b37fda1f501000fc0d74872d2e84db7f5e74525.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:06 | null | 2016-08-25T10:20:11 | Students at Magdalen College School in Brackley made their best ever progress leading up to today’s GCSE results. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Fbest-ever-progress-made-by-gcse-students-at-brackley-s-magdalen-college-school-1-7543101.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7543100.1472116796!/image/image.jpg | en | null | ‘Best ever’ progress made by GCSE students at Brackley’s Magdalen College School | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | Students at Magdalen College School in Brackley made their best ever progress leading up to today’s GCSE results.
A spokesman for the school said: “We are delighted with our pupils’ achievements again this summer.
“In total 70 per cent of our pupils have, again, achieved five or more A* to C grades including English and maths.
“The progress pupils have made from their starting points is the best ever. The percentage of pupils achieving the EBACC (English, maths, science, a language, and history or geography) has also risen above previous years’ results.
“While we are proud of the results of all of our pupils the following pupils have achieved exceptionally well, gaining top grades in many subjects: Stephanie Moore withe nine A*s, Erin Challenger with six A*s and three As, Bethany Dykes with six A*s and two As, Maisy Freeman-Quine six A*s two As and a B, Hannah Furse five A*s and four As, Thomas Beckett with five A*s and four As, and Richard Fieldhouse with five A*s three As and a B.” | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/education/best-ever-progress-made-by-gcse-students-at-brackley-s-magdalen-college-school-1-7543101 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/b98b66a055456e05a0e7fee2d0167ccc3c932f603ce7086d89fa2ad1f26c6f6c.json |
[
"Matt Allan"
] | 2016-08-31T04:46:59 | null | 2016-08-22T11:09:16 | Visit now for the offbeat news - from the Advertiser & Review | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Foffbeat%2Fcar-insurance-costs-soar-nearly-20-per-cent-in-12-months-1-7537740.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7537738.1471860539!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Car insurance costs soar nearly 20 per cent in 12 months | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | UK motorists have been hit by a near-20 per cent rise in insurance costs in the last year, new figures show.
The average driver now pays £715 a year for fully comprehensive cover, up 19 per cent on the same time last year.
The figures were revealed by the Confused.com car insurance price index, which tracks quarterly and annual trends.
After dropping for several years from a high of £843 in 2011, insurance costs have been rising since the start of 2015. The latest figures, for the period from April to June 2016 show that costs have risen by 6 per cent since the start of the year and drivers are paying an average of £115 more for their insurance than they were in the same period last year.
Northern Irish drivers have been worst hit by the latest rises, seeing their premiums climb 25 per cent year-on-year. They now face an average premium of £863.
Also feeling the impact badly are motorists in parts of Scotland - the Highlands and Islands saw rises of 24 per cent and drivers in the Hebrides were hit with a staggering 42 per cent annual increase.
Conversely, Orkney’s capital - Kirkwall - was one of only two places to see a drop in costs, with a quarterly fall of four per cent. Hereford, in the West Midlands, was the only other place to see a fall in quarterly premiums - down two per cent on the first three months of the year.
While younger drivers might face the highest premiums overall, they have actually escaped the worst of the rises. Drivers aged 17 saw an annual rise of just eight per cent - the lowest of any age bracket - but still face average premiums of £2,013. A the opposite end, 61-year-old drivers saw a 24 per cent rise - the highest of any age group - but still only pay £418 a year.
And the gender gap persists, with male drivers facing annual rises of 21 per cent in comparison with the 18 per cent faced by women. This continued difference means the gap between the sexes is growing as men pay an average of £92 a year more - up from £27 in 2013.
Confused’s motoring editor, Amanda Stretton, said: “We’ve not seen price rises of this magnitude for five years - a 19 per cent annual increase is substantial to say the least. And these price rises are being felt across the board, for drivers of all ages and genders, across all UK regions.
“If prices continues to rise at the rate we’ve been seeing, we could be facing the possibility of average comprehensive premiums reaching a high not seen since 2011. This, combined with rising fuel prices and increased motoring costs across the board, could result in a sizeable dent in drivers’ pockets.” | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/offbeat/car-insurance-costs-soar-nearly-20-per-cent-in-12-months-1-7537740 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/49901e2894cb809745d41c5a7c675a55e87d12a48e9eb928e347baf0157f28f6.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:48:52 | null | 2016-08-29T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Advertiser & Review - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fquiz-are-you-classy-or-not-1-7541893.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7541892.1472048444!/image/image.jpg | en | null | QUIZ: Are you classy or not? | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | Minding your manners, avoiding emotional Facebook rants and knowing what cutlery to use are the modern day signs of class, according to new research.
A study of 2,000 Britons for fashion brand Peter Hahn identified the markers that separate the classy from the hoi polloi and they also include not showing too much cleavage, holding the door for others and speaking more than one language.
So how classy are you? Take our quiz to find out. | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/quiz-are-you-classy-or-not-1-7541893 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/bcbb191c634671812a1fc621d12b234966108188585cf24425eb558fe20f9d14.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T06:47:51 | null | 2016-08-28T06:00:00 | House plants can suck dangerous toxic chemicals out of the air - leaving it cleaner to breathe, according to new research. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-news%2Fvideo-house-plants-can-suck-dangerous-toxic-chemicals-out-of-the-air-1-7542204.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7542199.1472053947!/image/image.jpg | en | null | VIDEO: House plants can suck dangerous toxic chemicals out of the air | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
House plants can suck dangerous toxic chemicals out of the air - leaving it cleaner to breathe, according to new research.
The study shows certain species act like natural air fresheners - removing harmful chemicals from the air we breathe.
House plants can suck dangerous toxic chemicals out of the air - leaving it cleaner to breathe, according to new research
Research has shown the air in offices and family homes often contains pollutants leading to ‘sick building syndrome’ where people suffer a range of symptoms including headaches, fatigue, difficulties in concentrating and respiratory problems.
It has been estimated to blight the lives of up to three in 10 office workers. A study earlier this year estimates that annually nearly 100,000 people die from the effects of indoor air pollution.
Now new research has found the Scarlet Star (Guzmania lingulata), from South America and a member of the bromeliad family of plants, got rid of more than 80 percent of illness causing compounds.
That performed the best out of five plants tested, although the Dracaena Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans massangeana) soaked up virtually all of a particularly pungent chemical common in nail salons.
House plants can suck dangerous toxic chemicals out of the air - leaving it cleaner to breathe, according to new research
Native throughout tropical Africa, it is grown in many homes and offices within the UK, US and Europe.
Scientists say their findings show picking the right houseplant can clear the air of dangerous pollutants in homes and offices.
Printers and cleaning products give off potentially harmful chemicals known as VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
Dr Vadoud Niri, of the State University of New York, said: “Buildings, whether new or old, can have high levels of VOCs in them, sometimes so high you can smell them.”
House plants can suck dangerous toxic chemicals out of the air - leaving it cleaner to breathe, according to new research
VOCs are compounds like acetone, benzene and formaldehyde that are emitted as gases and can cause short and long term health effects when inhaled. They can come from paints, furniture, copiers and printers, cleaning supplies and even dry cleaned clothes.
Explained Dr Niri: “Inhaling large amounts of VOCs can lead some people to develop sick building syndrome, which reduces productivity and can even cause dizziness, asthma or allergies. We must do something about VOCs in indoor air.”
The most common solution is to install ventilation systems that cycle in air from outside or methods using adsorption, condensation and chemical reactions.
But using plants to remove chemicals from indoor air, known as biofiltration or phytoremediation, is much simpler - and cheaper.
House plants can suck dangerous toxic chemicals out of the air - leaving it cleaner to breathe, according to new research
In addition to carbon dioxide plants can take up gases such as benzene, toluene and other VOCs.
NASA began studying this option in 1984 and found that plants could absorb these airborne compounds via their leaves and roots.
Since then, other studies have looked at how plants phytoremediate specific compounds, such as the cancer causing chemical formaldehyde, in a closed space.
Most of these studies focused on the removal of single VOCs by individual plants from the ambient air.
But Dr Niri wanted to compare the efficiency and the rate of simultaneous removal of several VOCs by various plants.
So his researchers built a sealed chamber containing specific concentrations of several VOCs and monitored the VOC concentrations over several hours with and without a different type of plant in the chamber.
For each plant type, they noted which VOCs the plants took up, how quickly they removed them from the air, and how much was ultimately removed by the end of the experiment.
The researchers tested five common house plants and eight common VOCs, and they found that certain plants were better at absorbing specific compounds.
For example, all five could remove acetone, the pungent chemical abundant at nail salons, but the dracaena plant took up the most, around 94 percent of the chemical.
Dr Niri said: “Based on our results, we can recommend what plants are good for certain types of VOCs and for specific locations.
“To illustrate, the bromeliad plant was very good at removing six out of eight studied VOCs - it was able to take up more than 80 percent of each of those compounds - over the twelve hour sampling period. So it could be a good plant to have sitting around in the household or workplace.”
Dr Niri says the next step in the research is to test these plants’ abilities in a real room, not just a sealed chamber.
He would eventually like to put plants in a nail salon over the course of several months to see whether they can reduce the levels of acetone that workers are exposed to.
The other three plants studied were Jade plant (Crassula argentea), the Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) and the Caribbean Tree Cactus (Consolea falcata.) | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/more-news/video-house-plants-can-suck-dangerous-toxic-chemicals-out-of-the-air-1-7542204 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/09150319c5fe8495921dc6627a3a790d0d391110a919c2b4c8932b41d1f799d3.json |
[
"Damien Lucas"
] | 2016-08-31T04:47:16 | null | 2016-08-20T06:00:00 | Visit now for gadgets & tech news and features from the Advertiser & Review | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckinghamtoday.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Ftech%2Fconsole-corner-no-man-s-sky-review-1-7528920.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7528918.1471347532!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Console Corner: No Man’s Sky review | null | null | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk | Video game escapism in its purest form.
No Man’s Sky in undeniably a work of art, but have you got time to look around the whole gallery?
No Man’s Sky launched last week after much hype and billed as quite literally the biggest video game ever made.
The self-perpetuating game, which promises to be potentially endless, was four years in the making by a tiny team in game production terms. And you can tell as it will instantly take your breath away.
Make no mistake there has never been anything like this before. As you fly ever deeper into the universe, new planets and solar systems roll silently into view – some will have been seen before, others discovered for the very first time. And you have 18 quintillion of them to choose from...
Each has its own set of flora, fauna and inhabitants. By exploring, players gain information about the planets that they can submit to The Atlas, a universal database that can be shared with other players of the game and for which they are rewarded in currency each time.
Each planet is a work of art you could spend hours studying, analysing and dissecting. These works of art are housed in an endless gallery and for art connoisseurs it will be Manna from heaven.
However, most people’s playing time will be finite.... unless you’re at university and can afford to miss the odd class here and there to squeeze in just one more exploration of a peculiar alien planet.
And that is where one of the game’s key sticking points comes in. As much as No Man’s Sky takes us to Infinity and leaves us wondering what waits beyond, there is also an almost irresistible itch which you can’t scratch because you can never truly “complete” this game in the traditional sense.
But that is very much a personal take on NMS, many people might enjoy jumping on for a couple of hours here and there, discovering lots of different things and logging it to the Atlas, if anything it could be cathartic but many people like a beginning, a middle and an end to their games.
No Mans Sky is undeniably a work of art
The care, thought, time and brilliance that has gone into this utterly original video game is mindblowing and deserves to be experienced by PlayStation gamers.
It is the purest form of video game escapism we have ever seen and should be celebrated as such.
But it will more likely go down as a cult classic than the blockbuster success it’s craft deserves. | http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/lifestyle/tech/console-corner-no-man-s-sky-review-1-7528920 | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/ff84f1d971a645da87b7dbb98b9b8ab567e36c8f0c770a8b274d437c96a74e94.json |
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