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Austin doctor raising awareness for multiple sclerosis on 150-mile bike ride

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:29:32 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An Austin doctor is riding her bike on a 150-mile trek through Texas to raise awareness for multiple sclerosis, a disease that affects thousands of Texans, including the doctor herself. Multiple sclerosis, a disease of the central nervous system, impacts nearly 30,000 people in the state and one million people nationwide, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. A surprise diagnosisDr. Lisa Doggett lived a healthy lifestyle, provided patient care as a doctor, and was the mother of two young children when she was surprised by an MS diagnosis in 2009. "I didn't know if I'd be able to work, if I'd be able to raise my kids. If I'd be able to continue exercising. I'm a runner, a cyclist," Dr. Doggett explained. MS did not run in her family's medical history. Dr. Doggett lives with a certain type of the disease known as relapsing-remitting MS. This form of the disease has periods in which it attacks the nervous system, but also periods where the person is in ...

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Are you a hoarder if you keep old cassette tapes and HS trophies?

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:29:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Tim and it's about holding onto stuff. Here's his email. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. I wanted to ask for your opinion on something. My wife called me a hoarder this week because I refused to throw away my old cassette tapes. Some are mixes I made myself, others are tapes of my favorite bands. It's true, I don't have a cassette player anymore, but, I'm trying to find one so I can listen to them again. Do you think I'm a hoarder or just sentimental? Also, my wife wants me to throw away my old high school trophies, but I don't want to do that either. What do you think? Thanks for the help! Tim 03/17/2023: Wee bit of rain for St. Patrick’s Day I think Tim is a little bit of both, though I admit, even I have gotten rid of my cassette tapes. Albums, I still have, but no cassettes. And I have no idea where anything from high school is, except my dip...

Duo cited after dead pets found in Vermont home

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:29:32 GMT

POWNAL, Vt. (NEWS10) — Two people are due in court on Monday, March 27, after police say they found several dead pets in a Pownal home. According to a press release from Vermont State Police, Juan M. Garcia, 22, of Pownal, and Cassaundra M. Halsey, 32, of Hoosic Falls, New York, were responsible for six guinea pigs and two dogs at the home. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! When troopers checked on the animals on February 17, they found four of the guinea pigs dead in their cages, the release stated. There were two other guinea pigs at the home, living in their own feces and urine, along with two dogs. A member of animal control rescued the four living animals. Troopers then tracked down Garcia and Halsey and ordered them to appear in Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division. Each will face eight counts of animal cruelty on March 27.

Ask Amy: Old friends only connect over kids

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:29:32 GMT

Dear Amy: I’m part of a group of women friends who met in college, 50 years ago.We got back in touch 20 years ago, and now meet a few times a year.At first, conversation was varied, with personal updates, talk about current events, shared book recommendations, etc.Very quickly, this changed to conversation that is nearly 100 percent about children.I’m an independent gal with no children.It’s not what I anticipated, but I’m happy with my life, especially with my fulfilling career.The other women have little interest in my profession, and have even poo-pooed what I do.I’ve tried to add different and relevant topics to conversations.The responses are either “I let (inject husband’s name) handle that,” or simply blank stares.They are all nice women, but these get-togethers with hours of conversation limited to children, children’s spouses, in-laws, relocations, etc., are unsatisfying and somewhat hurtful.I need a way to politely decl...

France accused of 'delaying' EU shells for Ukraine

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:29:32 GMT

France was accused by the European Union of slowing down a €2 billion euro ($2.12 billion), package to purchase weapons for Ukraine. The Telegraph reported that France demanded that the munitions are made within the bloc.According to European sources, Paris wanted assurances that a deal to jointly procure arms would only benefit firms located in the EU.

Jury finds accused ringleader of brazen 2016 California jailbreak guilty

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:29:32 GMT

An Orange County Superior Court jury has determined that the accused mastermind of a daring 2016 jailbreak in Santa Ana that grabbed national headlines was guilty of the escape and stealing a van but not of kidnapping a taxi driver while on the lam.Hossein Nayeri, 44, already had publicly admitted to taking part in the brazen break-out from the Central Jail Complex and even recorded the escape on a smuggled-in cellphone. An intense week-long manhunt ended with Nayeri and his two accused fellow escapees back in custody.Nayeri, however, had denied abducting the taxi driver, instead alleging that the driver agreed to help Nayeri and his fellow escapees elude the massive law enforcement dragnet in return for a $10,000 payout.The jury deliberated for less than four hours before reaching its verdict on Thursday afternoon. Nayeri appeared to tear up as the verdict was read, and wiped his eyes as he watched the jurors leave the courtroom.Nayeri now faces up to an additional two years and ei...

Newport Beach house red-tagged after landslide is demolished as soil continues to move

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:29:32 GMT

A cliffside home in Newport Beach’s Dover Shores neighborhood was torn down Thursday, March 16, two weeks after being red-tagged when the land it was built on became unstable, causing its patio to slide down the hillside over Back Bay.In just a few hours Thursday afternoon, work crews had at least half the home demolished, Councilmember Erik Weigand said. “I was right there, and it was heartbreaking.A home along the 1900 block of Galaxy Drive is demolished in Newport Beach, CA, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The Dover Shores house was red-tagged after its back patio, along with some of the bluff it overlooked, collapsed and slid down the hill near the Back Bay on March 3. It was red tagged by officials and the homeowner pulled a demolition permit with the city. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)A home along the 1900 block of Galaxy Drive is demolished in Newport Beach, CA, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The Dover Shores house was red-tagged after its back patio, along...

Five-bedroom home sells in Piedmont for $4.9 million

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:29:32 GMT

14 Muir Avenue – Google Street ViewA spacious historic house built in 1925 located in the first block of Muir Avenue in Piedmont has a new owner. The 3,900-square-foot property was sold on Feb. 1, 2023. The $4,925,000 purchase price works out to $1,263 per square foot. The property features five bedrooms, four baths, and a garage. It sits on a 0.3-acre lot.Additional houses have recently been sold nearby:On Crocker Avenue, Piedmont, in November 2022, a 2,127-square-foot home was sold for $2,750,000, a price per square foot of $1,293. The home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 6,750-square-foot home on the 200 block of Crocker Avenue in Piedmont sold in November 2022 for $7,250,000, a price per square foot of $1,074. The home has 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.In February 2023, a 3,774-square-foot home on La Salle Avenue in Piedmont sold for $2,500,000, a price per square foot of $662. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. 

Horoscopes March 17, 2023: Rob Lowe, explore what’s possible

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:29:32 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mia Hamm, 51; Rob Lowe, 59; Gary Sinise, 68; Kurt Russell, 72.Happy Birthday: A call for help will reunite you with someone facing similar struggles. Together you can accomplish things if you join forces and push what drives you the most. It’s time to turn a dream into something concrete and lucrative. Explore what’s possible this year and make things happen. Stop talking and start doing, and your reputation will get a boost. Your numbers are 7, 12, 18, 26, 34, 39, 43.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Sharing secrets will backfire. Be discreet and focus on staying in shape instead of trying to outmaneuver someone looking for an argument or trying to oust you from your position. Take what’s yours and go about your business; opportunities will unfold. 2 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Spice things up and enjoy the company of someone who shares your interests. A chance to test your physical skills will boost your ego and give you the confidence t...

Word Game: March 17, 2023

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:29:32 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — REPOSED (REPOSED: rih-POZ’D: Rested or relaxed.)Average mark 30 wordsTime limit 40 minutesCan you find 37 or more words in REPOSED? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — AGROUND adorn argon around gnar goad gonad gourd grad grand groan ground guar guard radon rang road roan round rung orang organ undo darn dour drag dragon drug dungTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at [email protected].