Former Rams quarterback Kurt Warner was officially named to the 2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame class on Saturday evening. When it comes to the best stories of players making it to the NFL, Kurt Warner ‘s journey will always rank near the top of the list.
Day: February 4, 2017
Indiana officials scramble to fund bicentennial projects
… Indiana’s Tobacco Master Settlement fund to pay for the projects. Holcomb’s proposal raised concerns among public health advocates because of Indiana’s HIV outbreak last year, a sharp uptick in opioid abuse and deaths and the state’s smoking rate as …
NFLPA preparing proposal for ‘less punitive’ approach to marijuana use
The NFL Players Association is attempting to change the way the league handles marijuana use. The union is preparing a proposal to make the substance abuse policy “less punitive” with regards to players using marijuana, NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith told the Washington Post.
Baby food recall issued for PC Organics Apple, Blueberry and Green Pea strained food
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is issuing a recall on 128 mL pouches of PC Organics Apple, Blueberry & Green Pea strained baby food because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Loblaws Companies Limited and CFIA are issuing the recall on food that has the best before date of Oct. 31, 2017 and a UPC code of Food that has the Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled.
Local homeless man makes good in recovery program
… past few years. These homeless men are required to address any substance abuse problems, criminal recidivism, mental health or other issues they have, and they must pay a small rent and save money to stay in the yearlong program. In return, they …
We try aqua aerobics
Aqua aerobics is taken to a new level with pool noodles, which are used to focus on training the upper body and core through resistance. Just like the land-based version, aqua aerobics is a cardiovascular-based fitness regime that combines rhythmic exercises to get the blood flowing.
Eat grapes twice a day to keep Alzheimer’s at bay
… study contributes to the growing evidence that supports a beneficial role for grapes in neurologic and cardiovascular health. More clinical studies with larger groups of subjects, however, are needed to confirm the effects observed here,” Silverman …
Packers WR Jordy Nelson named 2016 Comeback Player of the Year
The Green Bay Packers may not end up seeing their quarterback be named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player for the 2016 season, but one Packers player did earn a significant award at the NFL Honors on the eve of Super Bowl LI. On Saturday night, wide receiver Jordy Nelson was named the Comeback Player of the Year by the Associated Press, honoring him for his terrific bounce-back season.
Thousands of people dance in an effort to fight pediatric cancer
More than 2 thousand University of Iowa students danced during this year’s Dance Marathon. It’s all in an effort to raise money for pediatric cancer.
Zelda West-Meads answers your questions
I am desperately worried about my much-loved brother. He is on his third marriage – all three wives have had mental health problems.
Undiscovered infidelity results in friend’s death
Dear Abby: On July 13, you responded to someone asking whether friends should tell friends anonymously that their spouse is cheating. You advised that if someone is not willing to include their name, they should mind their own business.
Terrell Owens not selected for 2017 induction into Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame voted on the class of 2017, and former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Terrell Owens once again came up short in the vote. This was his second year of eligibility, and second year as a finalist.
Steven Wentz completes his comeback as St. John’s snags first WCAC wrestling title since 1979
Steven Wentz executes a second-period pin against Bishop Ireton’s Ben Siedlarz in Saturday’s 160-pound WCAC final in Olney. It was the kind of injury that typically brings athletic careers to a grinding halt.
Virginia loss echoes NCAA tourney collapse
London Perrantes walked slowly down the court with less than a minute remaining Saturday, wiping his lip with the fringe of his jersey and staring deep into the Carrier Dome crowd. He knew this feeling all too well : Syracuse on the verge of an upset, a double-digit halftime lead having vanished.
The …
Hussam Jassim, a U.S. citizen who grew up in Iraq, talks about the new immigration order as he stands in the lobby of the Islamic Center of Waco after Friday prayer. Abdul Saadi, an assistant professor of Arabic at Baylor, said his nephew has been stranded in Syria despite having permanent residency in the United States.
Could California go it alone on Obamacare?
That’s a question lawmakers might be asking residents in the months to come as President Donald Trump and the Republican Congress scurry to repeal the Affordable Care Act and scramble for a plan to replace it. One GOP-generated proposal would allow individual states to keep Obamacare-style health insurance – for a price.
Farmers may see little effect as FDA implements ban on antibiotics in non-therapeutic animal feed
… restrictive regulations are coming,” Credille said. “We’ve got to look at different strategies to maximize animal health We’ve got to focus on biosecurity. “We’ve got to focus on vaccinations, deworming and preconditioning. It has to become a …
Timberwolves lose Zach LaVine for rest of season to torn ACL
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Zach LaVine will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee.
Post-quake addiction surge expected after Kaikoura
People struggling with quake-related stress are most likely to need help for substance, gambling or sex addictions in the next few months, mental health workers say. Coping behaviours such as addiction are expected to start appearing in the three to five months following a major traumatic event such as the November 14 earthquake.
Terminally ill lung cancer patient given all clear after world first drug trial
Bob Berry is one of just three people to take part in the trial at the hospital – and one of just 12 across the globe A patient given 18 months to live has been left with no trace of the disease after being one of the first in the world to test a new wonder drug . Bob Berry is one of just three people to take part in the trial at the hospital – and one of just 12 across the globe.
Psychological distress in relation to site specific cancer mortality: …
… data from 16 prospective cohort studies initiated 1994-2008. Nationally representative samples drawn from the health survey for England (13 studies) and the Scottish health survey (three studies). 163 363 men and women aged 16 or older at study …
Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan rejects calls to repair Obamacare
WASHINGTON In a growing rift among Republicans, Rep. Jim Jordan rejected calls by some GOP lawmakers to “repair” the 2010 health law, saying the law known as Obamacare was a “complete disaster” and needs to be swiftly and completely scrapped. During an interview Friday on Fox News, Jordan, R-Urbana said for Republicans “to say we’re going to repair something implies you can actually fix something.
Steve Ellison: Praying In Jesus’ Name
On the evening before His crucifixion, Jesus unloaded fantastic theological truths one after another on His disciples.
Cat of the Week: Ambrosia
Come have a taste of Ambrosia! This heavenly 1 year and 4-month-old domestic short haired cat has a fine appreciation for soft things and will curl up and take naps on those wondrous items for hours! The white and orange calico thoroughly enjoys a good petting session with visitors and volunteers as well! She is also a lower energy cat who spends most of her days relaxing and watching the entertainment of the cat room, but she also doesn’t mind the company of other four legged feline friends either! Ambrosia is up to date on her vaccinations and preventatives, and will be spayed and microchipped upon adoption.
Keeping your resolve to be healthier this year
Most people are familiar with the more well-known risk factors that can lead to heart disease, such as a family history of heart problems or high cholesterol levels. What’s less known is the impact of depression on heart health.
NFL Referees Association gives Super Bowl tickets to charity
The NFL Referees Association has donated more than 20 Super Bowl tickets to charities nationwide benefiting a variety of causes. The NFLRA says umpire Roy Ellison delivered two tickets on behalf of the American Diabetes Association to contest winner Marlissa Clarke at Orlando-based Florida Hospital .
Family wants provincial review after vicious nursing home attack
… We have transferred the aggressive resident to undergo further medical assessment in hospital.” The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care said it conducts immediate inspections after the injury or death of a resident. “In the case of St. Joseph’s …
8 million people could be deported under Trump’s immigration order
… would block entry to anyone the U.S. believes may use benefit programs such as Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, according two Trump administration officials who have seen the draft order. The changes reflect an effort to deter …
Is Hope Good or Bad?
Hope is a desire for something combined with an anticipation of it happening, it is the anticipation of something desired. To hope for something is to make a claim about something’s significance to us, and so to make a claim about ourselves.
Affordable Care Act sign-ups fall amidst uncertainty over a repeal
Supporters of the Affordable Care Act, also opponents of Colorado’s GOP-led plan to undo the state-run insurance exchange, gather for a rally on the state capitol steps in Denver, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. CREDIT: AP/Brennan Linsley On Friday, the Trump administration said the number of people who signed up for health insurance in federal marketplace fell to 9.2 million, a 4 percent decline from the number of people who signed up last year.
A shocking secret about Donald Trump has been leaked
President Donald Trump is apparently taking a certain kind of drug that is sure to land him plenty of scorn from his detractors. President Donald Trump has a secret that he doesn’t want anyone to know about.
National Aids Commission reveals global/regional statistics on HIV
… for the AIDS response in 2020, with US$ 23.9 billion required in 2030. According to 2015 statistics, the Ministry of Health in Belize (MOH) conducted a total of 31,346 HIV tests, where 239 tested positive. 20,105 females and 11,124 males were …
George H.W. Bush and wife Barbara to handle Super Bowl coin toss
Former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara, will handle the pregame coin toss at the Super Bowl. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says Wednesday that the former First Couple recently were released from Houston Methodist Hospital, where the nation’s 41st president received treatment for pneumonia for more than two weeks.
Elderly man could have died after fall was deemed ‘non life-threatening’
John Roberts, 91, had to wait over two hours for St John after he fell and his wife was unable to move him. When cancer-stricken 91-year-old John Roberts had a nasty fall at his Rangiora home, he activated his $80-a-month St John medical alarm and waited for help.
Tiffin Polar Plunge raises money for local cancer nonprofit
At 25 degrees, most people wouldn’t be interested in doing much of anything outside on a cold Saturday morning. But in Tiffin, the local polar bear club thinks it’s perfect weather for a quick dip.
Trump Leads the Religious Right to the Promised Land
… The Islamophobes would get their Muslim ban. The Obama-haters would find satisfaction in an order to purge affordable health care from the books. But the religious right would get pretty much everything it wanted – all of the above and more. For his …
Wajih Abed, co-owner of Fergie’s Pub, dies of cancer
Michael Klein, editor/producer of Philly.com/food, has written about Philadelphia’s restaurant scene since 1993 in his Inquirer column, “Table Talk,” and on his Philly.com blog, “The Insider.” Fergie’s Pub cofounder Wajih Abed, 71 – the fatherly yin to the irascible yang that is his business partner Fergus Carey – died Saturday, Feb. 4 of complications of throat cancer.
Police: Arrests made in 1993 Los Angeles fire that killed 10
Police have arrested several people for a 1993 apartment building fire that killed 10 people, including seven children, it was announced Saturday. Those arrested remained jailed, Officer Aareon Jefferson said.
DPS identifies individuals in fatal wreck east of Fairfield
Related: Palestine students hospitalized after 2-vehicle wreck near Fairfield According to DPS, a 2001 Cadillac Deville traveling west on US 84 attempted to pass in a no passing zone and struck a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze that was traveling east on Hwy 84. The driver of the Cadillac was identified as Joshua J. Williams, 17, of Palestine. He is in serious condition at Trinity Mother Frances.
This $7,800-a-month cancer drug caused rashes and rarely worked. Now…
… “Every medicine puts you at risk of side effects,” said Vinay Prasad, a hematologist-oncologist at Oregon Health and Science University who has studied the FDA’s accelerated approval of cancer drugs. “The question is: Are those side effects worth …