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Today is Friday, Sept. 20, the 263rd day of 2013. There are 102 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight On Sept. 20, 1962, James Meredith, a black student, was blocked from enrolling at the University of Mississippi by Democratic Gov. Ross R. Barnett. (Meredith was later admitted.) On this date In 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set out from Spain on five ships to find a western passage to the Spice Islands. (Magellan was killed enroute, but one of his ships eventually circled the world.) In 1870, Italian troops took control of the Papal States, leading to the unification of Italy. In 1873, panic swept the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in the wake of railroad bond defaults and bank failures. In 1884, the National Equal Rights Party was formed during a convention of suffragists in San Francisco; the convention nominated Belva Ann Bennett Lockwood for president. In 1911, the British liner RMS Olympic collided with the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Hawke off the Isle of Wight; although seriously damaged, the Olympic was able to return to Southampton under its own power.
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In 1947, former New York City Mayor Fiorello La Guardia died. In 1958, Martin Luther King Jr. was seriously wounded during a book signing at a New York City department store when Izola Curry stabbed him in the chest. (Curry was later found mentally incompetent.) In 1967, the Cunard liner RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 was christened by Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II in Clydebank, Scotland. In 1973, in their so-called battle of the sexes, tennis star Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3, at the Houston Astrodome. In 1979, Jean-Bedel Bokassa (boh-KAH’-sah), self-styled head of the Central African Empire, was overthrown in a French-supported coup while on a visit to Libya. In 1980, Spectacular Bid, ridden by Bill Shoemaker, ran as the only entry in the Woodward Stakes at Belmont Park in New York after three potential challengers dropped out in horse racing’s first walkover since 1949. In 1996, President Bill Clinton announced that he was signing the Defense of Marriage Act, a bill outlawing same-sex marriages, but said it should not be used as an excuse for discrimination, violence or intimidation against gays and lesbians.
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crime, pleaded guilty to assault and battery, and was sentenced to one to three years in prison. She also has been placed on a child abuse registry under the South Carolina Department of Social Services, which will prevent her from working with children in the future. “That is fantastic news for us to know that maybe Finn’s ordeal has possibly saved another child’s life,” Benjamin responded. It was with a great sigh of relief that the Jordans told WCSC that Finn is doing well and shows no signs of negative effects from the abuse he suffered at the hands of his baby sitter. Benjamin concluded, “Had our dog not alerted us to the trouble, had my wife’s instincts not said we need to make something happen, it could have been Finn that was killed by the baby sitter. You never know.” Benjamin is correct. Finn’s story ends well, but not all victims’ do. That is why I’m calling on parents everywhere to doubly ensure their children’s safety. And there’s no better time than now, especial-
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bral cortex. That’s the large, domed outer layer of the brain. Stage 3: Retrieval. Memories are stored in the brain as unique patterns of nerve cell activation. When you’re not thinking about a memory, the pattern is inactive. When you want to recall a memory, your brain must reactivate the pattern. How long this takes depends on how familiar you are with the information you’re looking for. Knowledge about the different types of memory, and where in the brain they are
Ten years ago: Aquila alHashimi (ah-KEE’-lah ahl HAH’-shee-mee), a member of Iraq’s Governing Council, was shot in Baghdad; she died five days later. Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (joon-ee-chee-roh koh-eezoo-mee) easily won re-election as head of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party. A sightseeing helicopter crashed in the Grand Canyon, killing all seven on board. Five of six children riding on an all-terrain vehicle in Coffee County, Georgia, were killed when they were hit by a motorist. Five years ago: The Bush administration asked Congress for the power to buy $700 billion in toxic assets clogging the financial system and threatening the economy as negotiations began on the largest bailout since the Great Depression. A suicide truck bombing at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan, killed 53 people, including the Czech ambassador. One year ago: On a day when thousands of angry Pakistanis tried to make their way to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, the embassy aired an ad on Pakistani TV showing President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton denouncing an anti-Islamic video produced in the United States. Space shuttle Endeavour landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California en route
ly with summer ending and so many returning to routines that require baby sitters. According to the Administration for Children and Families, every day, a staggering five children suffer an abuse-related death — an increase from roughly three a day in 1998. Childhelp, a leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect, further explains on its website that in the U.S. alone, more than 3 million reports of child abuse are made annually, involving more than 6 million children. The website also explains: — Approximately 80 percent of children who die from abuse are younger than 4. — Roughly 50-60 percent of child fatalities caused by maltreatment are not recorded as such on death certificates. — Children who experience abuse and neglect are about nine times likelier to become involved in criminal activity. — About 80 percent of 21-year -olds who were abused as children meet the criteria for at least one psychological disorder. — About 30 percent of abused and neglected children will later abuse their own children. housed, has come from research. The next frontier is learning how memories are stored. What brain chemicals are involved in receiving, consolidating and retrieving a memory? In the past 30 years, and particularly in the past 10 years, brain scientists have begun to understand that mystery. And, fortunately, when they discover something they write it down and publish it — in case they forget it themselves. (Dr. Komaroff is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School. To send questions, go to AskDoctorK.com, or write: Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.)
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to its eventual retirement home, the California Science Center in Los Angeles.
Today’s Birthdays: Singer Gogi Grant is 89. Actresscomedian Anne Meara is 84. Actress Sophia Loren is 79. Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Taylor is 78. Rock musician Chuck Panozzo is 66. Actor Tony Denison is 64. Hockey Hall of Famer Guy LaFleur is 62. Actress Debbi Morgan is 62. Jazz musician Peter White is 59. Actress Betsy Brantley is 58. Actor Gary Cole is 57. TV news correspondent Deborah Roberts is 53. Country-rock musician Joseph Shreve (Flynnville Train) is 52. Rock musician Randy Bradbury (Pennywise) is 49. Actress Kristen Johnston is 46. Rock singers Gunnar Nelson and Matthew Nelson are 46. Rock musician Ben Shepherd is 45. Actress-model Moon Bloodgood is 38. Actor Jon Bernthal is 37. Singer The Dream is 36. Rock musician Rick Woolstenhulme (Lifehouse) is 34. Actress Crystle Stewart is 32. Rapper Yung Joc is 31. Actor Aldis Hodge is 27.
Thought for Today: “Politics is very much like taxes — everybody is against them, or everybody is for them as long as they don’t apply to him.” — Fiorello La Guardia, New York City mayor (1882-1947).
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Auditions
The Eastern New Mexico University- Roswell Theatre Department will hold auditions for “A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol” on Friday from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center on campus. The production is looking for a large, flexible cast of 20-31 members. The show will be performed Dec. 6, 7, and 8. In “A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol,” all the famous fairy tale characters take on the memorable roles of Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.” For more information, contact the ENMU-Roswell Theatre Department at 624-7398.
ObamaCare
Friday’s Healthsense talk at Senior Circle will cover the Affordable Care Act — ObamaCare. Warren Yehl, chief operating officer at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, is speaking at 11:30 a.m. at Senior Circle in the Wilshire Center, 2801 N. Main St., next to Family Dollar. The talk is open to the public and a light lunch will be served. Senior Circle is a resource of Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. For more information, call the office at 623-2311.
Chicago Folk
Be motivated by love, joy and understanding in the lyrics and beautiful music of the Chicago Folk Service. From the pastoral greeting and the lilting tunes of the “Song of Praise” and the “Alleluia,” to the regal “Send Us Forth in Peace,” you will be enchanted by the joyous sounds and songs of this communion celebration. Join us at St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church at 2911 N. Main St. every Sunday at 10:15 a.m. Holy Communion is celebrated every Sunday and is open to all who believe Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior and is present in the meal. We also welcome children to the communion rail for a blessing. Call 623-0519 for further information.
According to the Forum on Child and Family Statistics, in 2011, 13 percent of children ages 0 to 4 with employed mothers were “primarily cared for by a nonrelative in a home-based environment, such as care from a family day care provider, nanny, babysitter, or au pair.” The above statistics stress just how important it is that parents and guardians take precautions to protect their children no matter who watches them. Non-family and non-friend sitters carry their own particular risks, so proceed with extreme prudence. Beneficial, but not foolproof, are the websites Care.com, Sittercity, Babysitters4hire.com, eNannySource and SeekingSitters — where background checks, identification checks and profile reviews are generally included. But the truth is that nothing replaces parental attention, love and protection. If it’s at all possible to cut down on expenses and have one parent at home (maybe even working from there), there’s no doubt that you are the best child care option for your child. Foremost, don’t check in your brain at the door of child care. And don’t be afraid to ask all the hard questions, do extensive background investigations and make surprise pop-ins on those who care for
your most precious and priceless offspring. They’re your kids, and it’s your house, so monitor their welfare when you’re gone, even with electronic-eye devices. Once upon a time, they were cumbersome and costly, but now they’re small and relatively inexpensive. Some even can fit on a dog’s collar!
And if you don’t have the money for high-tech surveillance, use your smartphone as the Jordans did. If you’re suspicious — or even if you’re not — record a day’s audio or visual events in your house. A little domestic espionage might educate you and even save someone’s life. ***
If you suspect a child abuse situation or just want more information, call the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453). Crisis counselors are also available 24/7 online at childhelp.org/hotline.
Follow Chuck Norris through his official social media sites, on Twitter @chucknorris and Facebook’s “Official Chuck Norris Page.” He blogs at http://chucknorrisnews.blogspot.com. © 2013 Chuck Norris
Roswell Elks Lodge #969 Charity Golf Committee would like to express its appreciation to the community and many sponsors for their donations to the 2nd Annual NM Elks Wounded Warrior Charity Golf Tournament which was held at NMMI on 9-14-13. Over $22,000 was donated by the sponsors listed below.
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Roswell Toyota Scion NM Elks Association Veterans Services
Platinum Albert & Ann Dye Sue Hanson McBride Navajo Refining Roswell Elks Lodge #969
Gold Admiral Beverage Corp. Anderson Bethany Funeral Home Armstrong Energy Corp. Michael G. & Deborah McKee Lovelace Regional Hospital Martin's Capital Café Mark & Joann Wainwright Westlake Ace Hardware Tiger Hole – Wildcat Measurement Service Xcel Energy In Appreciation for those who Served our County - Elly Mulkey
Silver Frank Bradley Cattle Baron Jack & Mickie Finlay Hinkle Oil & Gas Home Depot Tim Jennings K9 Sage - Thank you for your service Gary & Janna Lewis Inn of the Mountain Gods Dr. Evan Nelson Ruth Nerken Pioneer Bank Primm Drugs RC Gaming LLC Redden Plumping & Mechanical Sisters in Stiches Dr. Ben Smith Spring River Senior Men's Golf Association Lynn & Dick Waggoner – Scott Lilley Grandparents
Ballard Funeral Home & Crematory Gen. Jerry & Marty Childress Cecilio’s Restaurant Farmers Country Market Charles Ferguson Steve & Carol Henderson William Liakos Ronald McKay - Ink Plus John Jerge, CPA, P.C. Lt. Gen Richard T. Knowles Kunkel & Associates LaGrone Funeral Home Cecil Lant & Sons Frank & Jolene Lilley Congressman Steve Pearce Guy Perrone - Lawson Financial Red Milner McDonalds In Memory of Gen. Douglas L McBride Chick Murphy & D Barry Stone Guy & Patty Perrone Howard Perry Charlie & Laura Read Southwest Dairy Farmers J. P. Stone Community Bank Bruce & Judy Stubbs Terry Turner - PER They fought for us - We support them WAFB Museum / Aviation Museum Foundation Judith White Woods Sports Cory Woodbury
Bronze Albertsons Willie Aldaco Judy Armstrong Riley Armstrong & Pat Greenwade Ann & Phelps Anderson Bullocks Jewelry