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2017 NHL Draft: 5 CHL Prospects to Watch
By Brett Slawson October 31st, 2016
The Canadian Hockey League is one the greatest developmental hockey organizations in the entire world. Comprised of the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, the CHL and its 60 teams span across nine Canadian provinces as well as four American states.
As arguably the premier route to the NHL for young players, the CHL has long dominated the annual NHL Entry Draft and consistently outcompetes other developmental leagues with respect to the number of its players drafted by NHL organizations. In fact, the 2016 NHL Draft saw an immense 96 players drafted strictly from various CHL teams – the United States Hockey League finished second with 27 players chosen.
Connor McDavid: a former Erie Otters star and the 1st overall pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. (Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
However, it is not simply quantity which the CHL produces, but also quality. When looking into the history of the NHL Draft, the CHL had one of its players selected first overall on nine straight occasions, ranging from 2007-15, seven of which hailed from the OHL alone. Amongst these skaters were current NHL stars Patrick Kane, Steven Stamkos, John Tavares, Taylor Hall, Nathan MacKinnon, Aaron Ekblad and, most recently, Connor McDavid.
As such, it goes without saying that the 2017 NHL Draft will be jam-packed with incredibly gifted CHL talent – and, yes, yet another CHL product, this time named Nolan Patrick, is projected to be the first overall selection in June. However, outside of the top-talent present in the CHL are a number of skaters and goaltenders whose names often go unspoken, yet undeservedly so.
Here are five CHL prospects to watch leading up to the 2017 NHL Draft, scheduled to be held on June 23-24th, 2017.
Kailer Yamamoto
A third-year player with the Spokane Chiefs of the WHL, Kailer Yamamoto would have been eligible for the 2016 NHL Draft, yet he was born 14 days later than the eligibility requirements allowed. As such, he is one of a limited few players eligible for the 2017 NHL Draft who will have three years of CHL experience under their belt.
In his time with Spokane to date, Yamamoto has become a reliable, consistent, and lethal offensive threat. As a 16-year-old rookie, Yamamoto wasted no time acclimating himself to the CHL by scoring an impressive 23 goals and 53 points for Spokane, a point total which placed him second in rookie scoring behind Philadelphia Flyers stud defenseman Ivan Provorov. Come the following season of 2015-16, Yamamoto's sophomore campaign, the skilled forward upped his output, cranking out 71 points in 57 contests, good for the team lead.
In 2016-17, Yamamoto has once again got off to a hot start and is producing offensively at well over a point per game pace. Well-noted for his incredible work ethic, Yamamoto is so effective because, despite a lack of size, he is a relentless player at both ends of the ice. Having drawn comparisons to Johnny Gaudreau, Yamamoto is a speedy winger with fuel to burn and has the unique ability to use his wide range of skills while at top speed. Gifted with a fantastic set of hands, brilliant hockey sense, and a surprisingly yet wicked shot, Yamamoto could very well fall in the first round, if not the top-10 of the coming Draft.
Nick Suzuki
A 14th overall selection by the Owen Sound Attack in the 2015 OHL Priority Draft, Nick Suzuki enjoyed a breakout rookie season in 2015-16 and has been consistent out of the gate in 2016-17. As a first year player, Suzuki stepped into the OHL and scored 20 goals in his first 63 games played, totaling 38 points in the process. In fact, his 20 goals were good for fifth best amongst all rookie skaters, while his point total ranked 12th.
What makes Suzuki a player to watch ahead of the 2017 NHL Draft is his raw abilities with the puck. A 5'11", 185-pound center, Suzuki has quick, elusive hands and has no trouble beating opposing defenders one-on-one. His hard, accurate shot has the potential to surprise goaltenders and is a major reason why he hit the 20-goal plateau as a rookie. Further, and perhaps most importantly, is the fact that Suzuki is a smart player with exceptional awareness. It is his vision which allows him to dictate play and create offensive opportunities for his teammates, whether it be making a crisp, accurate pass or simply positioning himself appropriately.
Projected to be a first-round selection in the 2017 NHL Draft, Suzuki is on pace to become a solid selection somewhere in the 20-30th overall range. While he likely won't jump into the NHL come the 2017-18 season, he will be a quality prospect for a given team and has the potential to become a sound player at the NHL level.
Michael DiPietro
A particularly interesting aspect of the 2017 NHL Draft will be the high number of quality goaltending prospects available. In years passed, there have typically been only two to three solid goaltending prospects, however, in 2017, there are arguably five or six, all of which retain serious NHL potential.
One of which is Michael DiPietro, who is no relation to former New York Islanders netminder Rick DiPietro.
A second-year starter with the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL, DiPietro has begun his sophomore season right where he left off as a rookie, providing the Spitfires with an opportunity to win on a nightly basis. As a rookie, DiPietro was spectacular, claiming 16 wins in his 29 games played. His 2.45 GAA was fifth best in the OHL and the best of any rookie, while his save percentage of .912% was also the best of any rookie and sixth overall.
Michael DiPietro is one of the most highly touted goaltenders ahead of the 2017 NHL Draft. (Photo by Terry Wilson / OHL Images.)
Of good size at 6′, 195 pounds, DiPietro is a true, star, goaltending prospect, and is such due to his excellent positional abilities. DiPietro challenges shooters, and as a result looks unbeatable on any given night, while his ability to fight through traffic and remain square to shooters allows him to make difficult attempts look simple.
Although he is projected to be a late-first, early second round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, it should come as no surprise to see him selected higher, especially so if he continues to play consistently at such a spectacular level.
Austen Keating
The Ottawa 67's have a long and storied history of player development. The likes of Mike Peca, Gary Roberts, Brian Campbell, Tyler Toffoli, Logan Couture, and, most recently, Travis Konecny, have all plied their trade in the Canadian capital. Currently, the 67's are again loaded with elite young talent, with arguably the most lethal of which being center Austen Keating, a top prospect ahead of the 2017 NHL Draft.
A 16th overall pick of Ottawa in the 2015 OHL Priority Draft, Keating enjoyed a solid rookie campaign in 2015-16, scoring 13 goals and 32 points in 50 games, good for 16th in OHL rookie scoring. In 2016-17, Keating exploded out of the gate, on pace to shatter his rookie totals and produce at greater than a point per game rate.
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Standing 6′ tall and weighing in at 170 pounds, Keating, a center, is a player who is by no means afraid to go to the net and possesses great hands in close, a skill set which makes him incredibly valuable down low and on the powerplay. Gifted with great on-ice hockey sense alongside the ability to dish the puck, Keating can shoot, score, and set up teammates in high percentage scoring situations. While he is fairly limber, Keating would do well to add muscle to his frame, yet, at such a young age, this will surely come in time, and when it does, Keating will be a solid all-around threat.
Projected to be a late first to mid-second round pick, Keating's draft stock will be an interesting one to watch.
Marian Studenic
A relatively unheard of player, Marian Studenic is a first-year winger with the Hamilton Bulldogs of the OHL who is oozing with raw talent. Selected by the Bulldogs 11th overall in 2016 CHL Import Draft, Studenic, a Slovakian national, spent the 2015-16 season playing with a number of European Elite hockey teams throughout the Slovakian Extraleague.
In his first year in North America, Studenic has become an immediate impact player for Hamilton, and projects to become an elite level scoring winger, given adequate time to develop and hone his game. Known for his blazing speed and ability to create offensive opportunities, Studenic possesses a solid shot and above average playmaking abilities. Further, the creative winger is a driven force and one that is motivated to be a consistent force on a nightly basis.
Due to the fact that 2016-17 is Studenic's first season in North America, and there is limited scouting readily available regarding his game, it is difficult to accurately project where Studenic could fall in the 2017 NHL Draft. Realistically, his selection will rely heavily on his play in Hamilton this season. However, given the fact that he was able to score frequently in a league playing against men often twice his age, Studenic should face little to no difficulties acclimating his game to the OHL level.
A truly interesting case, Studenic's season, and his progression as a player leading up to the 2017 NHL Draft, will be fascinating to watch unfold.
Honourable Mentions:
Matthew Strome
Matthew Strome of the Hamilton Bulldogs. (Aaron Bell/OHL Images)
The younger brother of Ryan (NYI) and Dylan (ARZ), Matthew Strome has traits similar to his brothers, possessing solid size and playmaking abilities. Projected to fall in the first round, Strome is a teammate of Studenic in Hamilton.
Stuart Skinner
One of the top goaltending prospects available in 2017, alongside DiPietro, Skinner is a sizeable goaltender at 6'3″, 210 pounds and is a workhorse for the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the WHL. Consistency has hampered Skinner's individual statistics, but should he find it, he could become a dependable NHL netminder.
Jaret Anderson-Dolan
A first round pick of the Spokane Chiefs in 2014, Jaret Anderson-Dolan is a slick goal-scorer and teammate of Yamamoto. An appearance in the U-17 World Hockey Championship capped off a solid 2015-16 season for Anderson-Dolan.
Jake Oettinger
Yet another massive goaltender at 6'4″, 205 pounds, Jake Oettinger could fall in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft. A Freshman with Boston University in 2016-17, Oettinger could be the most talented netminder available in 2017.
Jason Robertson
A fourth-round pick of the Kingston Frontenacs in 2014, Robertson shattered all expectations when he scored 32 points in 54 games as a rookie in 2015-16. Now, with heightened expectations on his shoulders and projected to fall in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft, Robertson is looking to prove that last season was no fluke.


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Tuesday's intriguing people
Rep. Frederica Wilson
The Florida Democrat hasn't even taken office, but she is already gearing up for a fight over an age-old U.S. House rule.
Wilson is a connoisseur of hats, especially sequined cowboy ones, and she doesn't take kindly to being told that the House doesn't cotton to its members rocking Stetsons in its chamber.
"It's sexist," Wilson told The Miami Herald. "It dates back to when men wore hats, and we know that men don't wear hats indoors, but women wear hats indoors. Hats are what I wear. People get excited when they see the hats. Once you get accustomed to it, it's just me. Some people wear wigs or high heel shoes or big earrings or pins. This is just me."
Wilson had to take off her hat for her official congressional picture, a ruling she said she plans to appeal.
The odds are against the flamboyant freshman, according to PolitiFact. The hat ban has been in place since 1837, and was upheld during the 1970s when Rep. Bella Abzug pushed to sport her trademark broad-rimmed hats.
It will likely take a full House vote to overturn the rule, PolitiFact reported.
But Wilson does not seem deterred. Though she recently said she doesn't know how many hats she owns, she told the Tampa Bay Times last year that she owns about 300, some of which are custom-dyed to match her suits.
Though it would be unreasonable to expect a photo gallery of all the hats, which take up an entire room in her house, the Miami New Times is showcasing 25 of its favorites.
Charles Whittington
The 24-year-old Iraq War veteran wrote in a class essay that he was addicted to killing.
Whittington told CNN it was an attempt to work through the issues he incurred after surviving three bomb attacks between October 2005 and June 2007. The last one saw him medevaced out of battle.
In his essay, Whittington wrote that turning off his addiction is impossible and he needed it "so I can feel like myself."
"When I stick my blade through his stomach or his ribs or slice his throat, it's a feeling that I cannot explain, but feels so good to me, and I become addicted to seeing and acting out this act of hate and violence against the rag heads that hurt our country," he wrote.
You can watch video of him read another portion of his essay at CNN affiliate WBFF-TV's website.
His professor at the Community College of Baltimore County gave him an "A" on the assignment and encouraged him to have it published, which he did in the school newspaper last month. On November 5, Whittington was told he was barred from campus pending a psychological evaluation, which he is receiving Tuesday.
"When you look in the era of post-Virginia Tech and the content and the nature that he wrote about in the article, it caused us concerns," college spokeswoman Hope Davis said. "We had to take some action against Mr. Whittington to ensure the safety of the college."
Though other veterans attending the college expressed concern, readers of The Baltimore Sun have written in support of Whittington, who insists he is no threat and wants only a college education.
One letter to the editor said school officials owe Whittington an apology, and another said the "school's administration is merely hindering his recovery process and telling him that expressing his deepest emotions is wrong and dangerous."
Akhtar Muhammad Mansour
The mullah said to be representing the Taliban in recent negotiations in Kabul turned out to be … well, someone else – and nobody seems to know who.
A Western diplomat told The New York Times that the impostor was given "a lot of money," but American officials said they had given up hope the man was even a member of the Taliban leadership.
The paper reported that the impostor had traveled from Pakistan thrice to meet with NATO and Afghan officials, even traveling on a NATO aircraft and sitting down with Hamid Karzai at the presidential palace.
The Afghan president, however, is calling the report bogus and says he never met with Mansour or an impostor.
"Don't trust The New York Times," Karzai told Al Jazeera.
The network further reported that U.S. officials always had suspicions about the man and acknowledged that "they don't often know what these people look like" because they have been in hiding so long.
It may be worth noting that there is a great deal of confusion in regard to the Taliban leadership in general.
What is known is that Mansour is the former shadow governor of Kandahar and the Taliban's ex-minister of civil aviation and transportation, according to The Long War Journal. INTERPOL issued a special notice in 2007 saying Mansour was involved in drug trafficking and subject to U.N. sanctions.
Foreign Policy slammed officials who have been leaking optimistic reports of the negotiations to reporters, including those at The Times. The journal also said that, despite reports Mansour is the Taliban No. 2, it's not even clear where Mansour stands in the insurgent group's hierarchy.
Quipped a writer for Time magazine, "When even the guys in charge can be fooled by a fake, it doesn't take an intelligence specialist to conclude that talks aren't getting anywhere."
Post by: CNN's Eliott C. McLaughlin and Mallory Simon and Maria Ebrahimji
Filed under: Afghanistan • Elections • Florida • Iraq • John Boehner • Maryland • Military • Most Intriguing People • NATO • Politics • Taliban • Veterans
tmil
This lady Fredrica Wilson needs to pick the fights that will help this economy and get us back on track. Wearing a hat does not help this nation. So stop the foolisness.
November 23, 2010 at 5:50 pm | Report abuse |
Can you people spell!!!
Please use spell check before you post!!!
Cartman you are just as much of a moron as rep. Wilson. Grow up and stop reading junk from the 9/11 truthers! I wear hats like a stetson I was born on a ranch of course we wear them but jezz! That hat I wouldn't let a horse get near it! Worry about other things then some stupid nasty lookin hat! We have enough problems to deal with like that socialist nut job sitting in the whitehouse!
In a uproar about wearing hats but not concern the least about letting a crazed cold blooded killer loose on campus with a bunch of college student dam that a mistake with more then one warning sign. I just cant feel sorry for people this incredibly stupid! Whittington admit to enjoying the act of killing when that feeling hits I doubt he cares who he takes out.
As a combat vet myself I can understand how he feels the rush of combat does have a weird sensation or high if you will. But I do think he is in need of some counseling. I still don't think he needs to be locked up into a loony bin.
November 23, 2010 at 10:35 pm | Report abuse |
Mark S. Alexander
FREDERICA is America's Emelda! - What a waste of Political Power! Just like @GigiJanel wasting 12 years IGNORING her father – moi. D.D./M.S.A.
Hey! anyone seen my daughter, Gigi, @GigiJanel in London? Let me know, 4 it's been 12 years since I saw her at age 5&1/2. - SAD STORY. D.D./M.S.A.
It's just that it's time of the year, – Holidays & my daughter's B.D./Jan2, & even though I'm in Hawaii, – living Homeless on the street, – I am ALONE again 4 the season, and some ersatz daddy is buying & getting my daughter Gigi's Attention & Affection- so, if anyone knows her where-abouts email me, Mark, at msausa55@yahoo.com or call me 808) 375-8404 Thanks. D.D./M.S.A.
B.Utt Hole
When I eat food, eventually it comes out of my butthole.
November 24, 2010 at 6:53 am | Report abuse |
The people she represents in her district should be allowed a "do-over" and should be able to elect someone who has just a smidgen of intellect, integrity and intelligence. With all the pressing issues we face as a country, all this "elected official" can come up with is a motion to allow her hats in the chamber? Pray tell, is this the best she can do? Ms. Wilson is more interested in getting herself and her 'hat fetish" fashion show on CNN and other media outlets than she is about the issues that affect the people she is supposed to represent. Once again, these politicians just can't seem to grasp why 'we the people' are so fed up with them. Ms. Wilson, wear your sequined hat to church, it has no business in the chamber doing the peoples business.
November 24, 2010 at 11:34 am | Report abuse |
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M.A.R.'s 2 cents
If women want to be treated equally, then they should have to remove their hats when appropriate. Including the national anthem.
I can see we are going to get a lot done with her in office.
Guntown Johnny
I'm sure the people of Florida are so pleased that they have such a brilliant legislator who thinks "it's all about ME" and 200-plus years of decorum be damned!!!


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US denies China's claims in most of South China Sea
by Daisy Nguyen July 14, 2020
Washington said the world will not allow Beijing to treat the South China Sea as its maritime empire.
The US has said that Beijing's claims to offshore resources across most of the South China Sea (SCS) are completely unlawful as the Asian giant has stepped up aggression in this disputed sea.
"Beijing uses intimidation to undermine the sovereign rights of Southeast Asian coastal states in the South China Sea, bully them out of offshore resources, assert unilateral dominion, and replace international law with "might makes right", US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a press statement on July 13.
"The world will not allow Beijing to treat the South China Sea as its maritime empire," the US State Secretary noted.
"America stands with our Southeast Asian allies and partners in protecting their sovereign rights to offshore resources, consistent with their rights and obligations under international law. We stand with the international community in defense of freedom of the seas and respect for sovereignty and reject any push to impose "might makes right" in the South China Sea or the wider region," he noted.
The US Department of State said they are aligning the US position on China's maritime claims in the South China Sea with the ruling of an Arbitral Tribunal constituted under the 1982 Law of the Sea Convention in July 2016. Specifically:
(1) China cannot lawfully assert a maritime claim – including any Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) claims derived from Scarborough Reef and the Spratly Islands – vis-a-vis the Philippines in areas that the Tribunal found to be in the Philippines' EEZ or on its continental shelf.
(2) As Beijing has failed to put forth a lawful, coherent maritime claim in the South China Sea, the US rejects any China claim to waters beyond a 12-nautical mile territorial sea derived from islands it claims in the Spratly Islands (without prejudice to other states' sovereignty claims over such islands). As such, the US rejects any China maritime claim in the waters surrounding Vanguard Bank (off Vietnam), Luconia Shoals (off Malaysia), waters in Brunei's EEZ, and Natuna Besar (off Indonesia).
"Any China action to harass other states' fishing or hydrocarbon development in these waters – or to carry out such activities unilaterally – is unlawful," asserted the statement.
The statement, however, does not mention China's claims over the Paracel islands, also claimed by Vietnam.
(3) China has no lawful territorial or maritime claim to (or derived from) James Shoal, an entirely submerged feature only 50 nautical miles from Malaysia and some 1,000 nautical miles from China's coast. James Shoal is often cited in China propaganda as the "southernmost territory of China."
The statement noted that China has no legal grounds to unilaterally impose its will on the region. Beijing has offered no coherent legal basis for its "Nine-Dashed Line" claim in the South China Sea since formally announcing it in 2009.
Washington has several times raised voices against China's aggression in the resources-rich South China Sea, through which some US$5.3 trillion worth of goods transits annually. The Pentagon earlier this month protested China's military drills around the Paracel on July 1-5.
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Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Fete de la Musique in Paris
Dave Hutt finds himself in the right place at the right time for some true rock n'roll debauchery as he takes to the streets to celebrate the anniversary of fete de la musique in Paris.
As I ascended an escalator from the Paris Metro I was met with the sounds of acoustic guitars strumming The Beatles and voices singing the half-understood lyrics of a recent Coldplay song. The din rebounded around the narrow streets of the Latin Quarter and hushed the noise of cars that rushed along the Seine. I descended further into the quarter, following the music, clutching tight to my girlfriend's hand.
Anniversary of Fete de la Musique in Paris: Feeling the Buzz
Along most of the streets a band had set up a makeshift gig for themselves. Most only possessed a small amp and sung acoustically. Every now and then a long-term busker dominated a corner; in his guitar case were scattered a few Euro notes and a small crowd gathered to enjoy a song and were then on their way to the next performer. Outside some of the bars things were more structured. A Brazilian bar had setup a barbeque and drinks table outside, whilst a Samba band were busy strumming out a Latin rhythm that a few light-footed Parisians attempted to follow. It was 8 p.m. The air was fresh and the weather was warm. The sun was beginning to set and very soon the sky would turn red and drift behind the Notre Dame cathedral. With a dry mouth I dipped into a small shop to pick up some beers and wine for the night to come. It was set to be a long and enjoyable one; and the main component was music.
In the Francophone world, from the largest to the smallest cities, the 21st of June is known as the day of Fete de la Musique. To non-Gallic ears this day is called "World Music Day". In the 1970s the U.S musician Joel Cohen originally came up with the concept for an all-night music festival to celebrate the summer solstice, but his plans failed to materialise until the following decade when a French music director, Maurice Fleuret, liaised with his government to create 'Fete de la Musique' in 1982 Ever since its first occurrence in Paris, it has grown considerably. All five continents can boast a musical performance in honour of the day, but nowhere parties as hard as its birthplace. So on the 30th anniversary of the festival's conception – with the year's theme of '50 years of pop music' to celebrate the bicentenary of the Beatles first EP Love Me Do – I went to Paris to see how the city partied.
Anniversary of Fete de la Musique in Paris: Exploring the Latin Quarter
I sipped on a beer as we made our way deeper into the Latin Quarter. The next few hours were enjoyed listening to the different tunes from the bars. Some of the performers took to the terraces and entertained the gathering crowds. Others went inside to create a hot-house of music jiving. The sounds were eclectic. The international makeup of Paris made a haze of African, Arabic, Caribbean and Latin music that all mixed into one another as you made your way through the streets. I stopped outside the five-story building where George Orwell lived when he wrote Down and Out in Paris and London to listen to a steel-pan drum band. Outside the bar where Ernest Hemingway would get drunk and fight stood a solo guitarist rattling off a near perfect version of Wonderwall. After an excursion to find Irish music that failed, we sat outside a church near the Pantheon to open a bottle of wine. On the stage nearby a band was rocking. As the clock chimed I turned around to see a trail of priests leading their flock to midnight mass. A guitar solo followed them in and the Atheist in me was eclipsed for a moment as my feet tapped along with Christian rock.
Later in the night we jumped onto the Metro to race north to the Place de la Bastille to meet an old friend who was working in a bar. The entire underground system was alive. Some musicians had taken their tunes below the streets and established themselves on the trains that raced around the city. In an act of goodwill and genuine positivity, the Parisian administration had organised for the Metro to run all night long. They had also created a ticket for unlimited use all day and night for just 3€; that included all of the Metro, RER (overground) and bus networks, and covered the entire Ile de France region. Hats off to the Parisian administration for in most other countries (and namely I am looking at the UK here), the administrative bodies become miserable bastards when it comes to organising music festivals or city-wide events. They want to rinse it for all the money it's worth and then shut down the festivities as soon as possible. But in Paris this seemed different. The scarcity of police and regulation allowed everyone to enjoy themselves with little bureaucracy and red tape.
Anniversary of Fete de la Musique in Paris: Hitting the Square
When we arrived at the Place de la Bastille the entire square was alive to the smell of Merguez (a spiced North African sausage). Barbeques had been setup on the pavement. We bought two, packed into a hot-dog, and munched them on the way to our friend's bar. The sounds and smells were different in this part of the city than in the Latin Quarter. In the latter the tunes were mainly acoustic and the singers had decided to stick tightly to the theme of '50 years of Pop', in particular with a fascination for the Beatles. Before descending into the Metro we had joined in a chorus of 'Hey Jude' as a band occupied the entire road. But now around the Place de la Bastille, an area with large population of African and Caribbean immigrants, the Pop all but disappeared. Reggae and Raï (an Algerian genre popular in France) were now the dominant sounds. We dived into the bar and met our friend, who had just finished work and was in need of a good twenty minutes of chain-smoking. She took us into the bar's smoking area, an upstairs room so thick with smoke that it would cause Gila Monsters to choke and splutter.
I left and went to the bar for a drink. The bouncer had confiscated my bottle of wine and four pack of beer as we entered, but my friend had told me that she would get it back for me later. But I didn't feel like hanging around much longer as the barman told me a bottle of lager was eight euros. I got my girlfriend and our friend, managed to get back my drinks after an argument with the bouncer and dived back out into the street to avoid a wallet thumping night. My vibrations were good but I was approaching the stage when I would be willing to pay 8€ for a drink. I needed to wrestle myself away into the cheap outdoors.
Anniversary of Fete de la Musique in Paris: Alive to Music
The night continued as such and we made our way back to the house where we were staying. As the morning loomed and our train raced across the Paris landscape, the entire city was alive to music. Guitars strummed in the Latin Quarter, hipsters bopped to reggae to the north, bourgeois couples tapped to classical music in the restaurants, and youngsters pounded the floor opposite the Eiffel Tower to the sounds of dance classics. The next day I slept well.
So what was the point of coming to Paris to experience this all-nighter of music, music and more music? Whilst Fete de la Musique has been tried outside of the Francophone world as 'World Music Day', it has never been able to compare in spectacle or popularity with the original French festivities. It is widely known throughout Metropolitan France by the younger generations as a night to party for cheap and early into the morning, and wannabe rock-stars are allowed to create their own gigs in even the smallest of cities. It also gives people the opportunity to experience different and new music. Whilst pop reigns, the festival is by no means mainstream. The genres are as diverse as the populations that make up modern day France. At times it is raw; as musicians can perform whether they sing like Elvis or like a cat with its balls in a clamp. But that is perhaps the beauty of the night. It is raw and at times ill-organised. It is possible to visit big stages with well-known musicians, but the majority of people tend to hang around the streets with a few cold bottles of beer or wine and let fate decide what music they shall enjoy.
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Female scientist finds a CURE for HPV infection after 20 years
In an incredible breakthrough for cancer research, a female scientist from the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) has reportedly found a complete cure for human papillomavirus (HPV).
The apparent cure would help to prevent the spread of cervical cancer among women. Dr Eva Ramon Gallegos, a Mexican scientist, claims to have eliminated the virus in 29 patients infected with HPV.
The report states that a team of researchers, led by Dr. Gallegos, treated the 29 women with non-invasive photodynamic therapy (PDT), which involves using a drug called a photosensitizer and a particular type of light to treat different areas of the body.
Dr. Eva Ramón Gallegos cured HPV in TWENTY NINE PATIENTS, the discovery prevents malignant neoplasm which is the second leading cause of death in Latina women. you're making history #LatinasinSTEM she did that!
— (@fruitsheII) February 12, 2019
Dr. Gallegos had been studying the effects of photodynamic therapy for an amazing 20 YEARS to help tackle tumours such as breast and melanoma cancer, and specialised in the study of photodynamic therapy.
She treated 420 patients in Oaxaca and Veracruz, as well as 29 women in Mexico, with the technique. The repercussions from the treatment were promising; photodynamic therapy was able to eradicate the virus in all patients.
The virus was eradicated in 100 percent of those tested who carried HPV without premalignant lesions of cervical cancer using photodynamic therapy. The treatment was 64.3 percent successful in women with both HPV and lesions.
The therapy has no side effects, which is amazing as it doesn't do any damage at all to the body to have the treatment.
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After a long 20 year research, she discovered a cure for HPV. Because of that, she's putting an end to cervical cancer for women. pic.twitter.com/sBpAPmxNjG
— (@StephDenisse) February 10, 2019
Dr. Gallegos said; "Unlike other treatments, it only eliminates damaged cells and does not affect healthy structures. Therefore, it has great potential to decrease the death rate from cervical cancer," Radio Guama report.
HPV is a widespread virus from all over the world, with more than 100 variants. 14 of these variants can cause cervical cancer, a disease which is fast becoming a leading cause for death among female cancer patients.
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
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Family of Emma Mhic Mhathúna honour her with moving tribute
by Kat O'Connor
Emma Mhic Mhathúna's funeral mass took place at Séipéal na Carraige, Baile na nGall yesterday. The family of the late mum honoured her following the service in the most emotional tribute.
Emma's uncle John Moran delivered a moving speech outside the Kerry church. He spoke on behalf of Emma's family to the media.
"The people of Ireland have really taken Emma into their hearts and all we want to say is thank you."
"We loved her. We will miss her," he continued.
"She was 37. She was the mother of five children. She did everything right."
School friends of Emma Mhic Mhathúna's daughter gather round her after the funeral Mass. pic.twitter.com/w46TVBOUiq
— Gráinne Ní Aodha (@GAodha) October 9, 2018
John stressed that Emma will forever be remembered in the most positive way. There's no doubt the country will ever forget her witty sense of humour, her kind heart and passionate nature.
"As a family, we will remember her in the most fond, fond way," he said.
He vowed to always look after Emma's five children: "Our job from today is to make sure her five fantastic children are respected and grow to be lovely young adults."
"The was a fantastic mother. She was a fantastic friend," the grief-stricken uncle said.
"Today is a very sad day for us. Today is a day for celebration. We say goodbye to Emma and we say thank you to you," he concluded.
The untimely passing of Emma has broken the hearts of the nation.
Photo: Dan Linehan
The mum is survived by her five children Natasha, Seamus, Mario, Oisin and Donnacha and her dad Peter.
Donations in lieu to Brother Kevin Crowley, Capuchin Day Centre, Bow Street, Dublin.
The family have asked the public to respect their privacy during this harrowing time.
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'Her final journey': Funeral of Emma Mhic Mhathúna takes place in Kerry
Emma Mhic Mhathúna has taken her final journey as her funeral took place in Kerry today.
The mum-of-five asked for her mass at Séipéal na Carraige, Baile na nGall to be given in Irish. It is understood the mum was deeply passionate about the native language.
Following today's service, Emma's remains will be removed to St Mary's Pro-Cathedral in Dublin, where a mass will take place on the morning of Wednesday, October 10.
The mum will then be laid to rest in Maynooth, Co Kildare.
Video journalist Seán an tSíthigh posted a poignant photo of the mum's coffin on Twitter captioned: "Emma Mhic Mhathúna, 37-year-old mother of five, begins her final journey & leaves the small fishing village of Baile na nGall."
The untimely passing of the mum-of-five has broken the hearts of the nation, especially after how hard Emma fought for the women affected by the Cervical Check scandal.
Emma was diagnosed with cancer in 2016 after two smear tests showed incorrect results. The mum believed she would have beat the disease if she was diagnosed on time.
She was given a terminal diagnosis this May.
Her family thanked the public for the waves of support since news of Emma's death broke on Sunday afternoon.
There's no doubt Emma's tireless campaigning and determined spirit will forever be remembered. Her family said they are grateful for the legacy she left behind.
"We take some comfort in the knowledge that Emma will be long remembered by the thousands of people who have been inspired by her fight for justice, transparency and improved services."
Emma was a true warrior. Our thoughts are with her children, family and friends during this harrowing time.
Feature Image: Seán Mac an tSíthigh
Vicky Phelan pens moving tribute to Emma Mhic Mhathúna
The passing of Emma Mhic Mhatúna has been felt around the entire country since news of her death broke yesterday afternoon.
Emma was diagnosed with cancer in 2016 after two smear tests showed incorrect results.
Fellow campaigner Vicky Phelan has paid tribute to Emma in a touching series of tweets.
"May you rest in peace now Emma. My thoughts are with your children who should not have to be facing into a future without you Xxx," she wrote.
Vicky explained that she needed to take some time away from social media as tributes poured in for the 37-year-old.
She revealed that another woman affected by the Cervical Check scandal had passed away this weekend.
"Julie, who wished to remain anonymous, passed away in Dublin on Saturday morning and Emma passed away this morning."
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Vicky extended her thoughts to Emma's family, especially her five children who have been left without a mum.
"As I sit here in the quiet with only my thoughts and my husband and two children tucked up in bed, I am so very grateful to be alive and well. Yet, my heart breaks for two more families devastated by cervical cancer," she wrote.
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Breaking: Emma Mhic Mhathúna has passed away aged 37
Emma Mhic Mhathúna has sadly passed away at the age of 37.
The mum-of-five died at University Hospital Kerry earlier this morning.
Very sad to relate that Emma Mhic Mhathúna has passed away at University Hospital Kerry in Tralee. Emma, who was a mother of five, was just 37. #CervicalCheck pic.twitter.com/pTCP1rbdrG
— Paschal Sheehy (@PaschalSheehy) October 7, 2018
In 2016, Emma was diagnosed with cervical cancer after two previous smear tests showed incorrect results.
Emma settled her case against the HSE and the US laboratory, Quest Diagnostics in May 2018. She was awarded €7.5m.
A post shared by MummyPages (@mummypages) on Oct 7, 2018 at 5:29am PDT
Tributes have been pouring in for the inspiring mum who tirelessly campaigned for the women affected by the CervicalCheck controversy.
She will forever be remembered for how hard she fought for justice following the CervicalCheck scandal.
Our thoughts are with Emma's children, her family and her friends during this heartbreaking time.
Cervical Check system was 'doomed to fail,' report says
by Jen McShane
In a long-awaited report into the Cervical Check scandal, health expert Dr Gabriel Scally has commented on the state of the national cervical cancer screening service.
The author of the new report into the CervicalCheck debacle described it as so poorly run it was "doomed to fail" and said some of the treatment of women "bordered on misogynism," according to the report.
Dr Scally mentions family members of one deceased woman who said the consultant in their disclosure meetings spoke "several times about the late woman's smoking habit and also told them that nuns don't get cervical cancer". He said "It's verging on misogyny". #CervicalCheck
— Michelle Hennessy (@michellehtweet) September 12, 2018
The past number of months have been a time of great distress and pain for the 221 women who developed cervical cancer and the families of 18 women who have died – as a result of the failings of those involved in the programme. The scandal emerged after it was revealed that over 200 women had their cervical smear results audited by Cervical Check – but were never told of the discrepancies in these results.
"A whole-system failure" meant women were not told about an audit showing problems with past smear tests until after they were diagnosed with cancer. As a result, this meant they potentially missed out on earlier interventions.
One woman recounted her #CervicalCheck disclosure meeting:
Woman: "Why didn't you tell me? Why didn't you tell my clinicians?"
Consultant: "What difference does it make?"
Woman: "How will I be informed from now on?"
Consultant: "Watch the news."
— TheJournal.ie (@thejournal_ie) September 12, 2018
Some women, such as Vicky Phelan, waited years to be told she had been misdiagnosed years earlier. She is now battling terminal cancer.
The report also found that the suffering of the women and their families was "aggravated by some doctors."
"The anger of many woman and families about how they have been treated in respect of disclosure is intense and raw," Scally wrote. He used words such as inappropriate, unsatisfactory, damaging, hurtful and offensive to describe the manner in which some women were told about their results.
"Why does it always happen to women?" An important section of Dr Scally's report today on the need to place greater importance on women's health. Funding for the Women's Health Action Plan Must be ringfenced in Budget 2019 #cervicalcheck pic.twitter.com/nl6pWVe321
— Womenscouncilireland (@NWCI) September 12, 2018
He did say, however, that the continuation of cervical screening in the coming months was of crucial importance. "My scoping inquiry team has found no reason why the existing contracts for laboratory services should not continue until the new HPV regime is introduced."He also added that he is satisfied with the quality management processes in the current laboratory sites used as part of the screening service.
The HSE welcomes Dr Scally's report into #CervicalCheck; we will respond to the report, and update our patients, staff and the public, as soon as we have had time to read and review the report with care. The report is available here https://t.co/5oIHqiUOGo
— HSE Ireland (@HSELive) September 12, 2018
Responding to the report, the HSE said they would respond to the report and those affected once they had time to "read and review it with care."
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HSE confirms 221 women were affected by cervical screening scandal
The HSE has revealed that 221 women have been affected by the cervical screening scandal. They shared that the figure jumped from 209 to 221 after an additional 12 cases were confirmed.
HSE Director General John Conaghan shared the new figure with the Public Accounts Committee this morning.
It was also revealed that a review of the affected women's smear tests has not yet started. The review of over 3,000 smear tests was meant to be completed by May.
221 cases affected by Cervical Check, HSE boss tells PAC which is up from 209 #iestaff
— McConnellDaniel (@McConnellDaniel) July 5, 2018
The review will be carried out by the Royal College of Obstetricians as well as the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology.
It was also shared that nearly 40 women have taken a cases against the HSE. Only three cases have been settled so far.
There are currently 35 active cases against the HSE.
Terminally-ill Emma Mhic Mhathúna recently settled her case against the HSE and a lab in the US. The mum-of-five's case was settled for €7.5 million.
Mum-of-two Vicky Phelan also settled her case for €2.5 million.
Both mums were given incorrect smear test results, delaying their cervical cancer diagnosis.
This is not surprising given the delay with many other aspects related to the #CervicalCheckScandal but it is VERY disappointing.. https://t.co/y1nPKUVQLS
— Vicky Phelan (@PhelanVicky) July 5, 2018
The Cervical Check controversy has affected thousands of women in Ireland. They were not informed about a clinical audit that was carried out on their results.
It is believed that some of the woman affected by the scandal could have benefited from an early diagnosis.
Breast programme to be examined after CervicalCheck controversy
It has been revealed that the BreastCheck screening programme will undergo an examination following the CervicalCheck controversy of the past months.
The Health Committee have expressed their concerns and believe that examining all screening programmes is an essential move.
The committee will meet with officials from the National Cancer Screening Service. It is believed that they will discuss the screening programme, and how to regain the public's trust.
Understandably, many women are concerned about the countries' screening programmes after the CervicalCheck controversy, where there was a delay in diagnosing over 200 cervical cancer cases.
The committee is focused on regaining the public's trust. Dr. Michael Harty, who is the chairperson of the committee said he hopes examining all screening programmes will help reassure the public.
He said: "We are concerned that the difficulties in communication that arose in CervicalCheck may also be replicated in the other screening services, so we want to look at BreastCheck in that regard."
They will ensure that the BreastCheck programme is of the best and highest international standards.
He explained that breast cancer is more common than cervical cancer, so checking this screening programme is a main priority for the committee.
BreastCheck invite women aged between 50 and 69 to attend a mammogram every two years.
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Audit reveals 12 women died in connection with smear test errors
An audit has revealed how 12 women may have died as a result of cervical smear testing errors, RTÉ Radio's Morning Ireland reports.
It also showed that half of the 206 women affected by the inaccuracies were not told that they may have a delayed diagnosis.
The report comes after Vicky Phelan's incorrect cancer result highlighted failings in the CervicalCheck programme.
Her case came to light after the 43-year-old mother-of-two was awarded €2.5m by the High Court. The HSE had sought a confidentiality clause with Ms Phelan as part of the settlement, which she refused.
Speaking on the Ray D'Arcy Show on RTÉ 1 over the weekend, Vicky revealed how Health Minister Simon Harris had called her to personally apologise for what had happened.
"As soon as I heard the voice I knew who it was and he said 'hi Vicky, it is Simon Harris here'," Ms Phelan explained.
"'I just wanted to call you personally to apologise for what has happened to you but he also wanted to thank me for still encouraging women to go for smears and for promoting the Cervical screening programme' he said."
The CervicalCheck helpline will open again at 9am pic.twitter.com/tpMrS4jJWF
— Morning Ireland (@morningireland) April 30, 2018
Meanwhile, pharmacist and Fine Gael TD Kate O'Connell says she "would not be surprised" if more women died as as result of the scandal.
"Five year undetected pre-cancerous cells, you're looking at 30-40% of the women not surviving," she said
"So if cervical cancer is not detected the outcomes are very bad. I expect that number to grow, quite frankly, I do expect it to be definitely double digits."
Dublin salon offers free blow drys to women who go for smear tests
A Dublin hair salon is encouraging women to go for smear tests by offering them free blow drys after their appointments.
Gillian Lee, owner of Mane Envy Hair in Baldoyle, says she will honour the promotion for one year in an effort to raise awareness of cervical cancer.
"I felt that as a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend, and as a woman, I had to do something to try and give others like me an incentive to make that smear test appointment," she explained.
Making reference to her growing social media following, the salon owner revealed how she felt the need to use her platform "to do good and raise awareness".
The inspiration behind the incentive comes from Gillian's mother who, after going for a smear test, discovered a series of abnormalities and was later admitted for surgery.
"Back in 2012, my own mother underwent an emergency hysterectomy following a series of abnormalities which showed up on her smear tests leading to minor surgery and then major surgery.»
"I believe she's here and healthy today because she went for her free routine smear tests."
After seeing first-hand just how important regular smear testing can be, Gillian now want to encourage other women to get checked.
Evening ladies Gill here, As it approaches Mothers Day it always makes me think of Jade Goody and her two little boys she left behind , Its awful for me to say but 'The Jade Goody Effect' has worn off!! When Jade god rest her soul, was in the media there was an all time high of smears being booked in but NOW there's an all time LOW!!! To think just 5 minutes at your local Doc surgery or well woman clinic could save your life Xx Please ladies, if this post and photo makes you think, please book a smear ASAP!!! And to encourage you even more Mane Envy will offer you a FREE blowdry no strings attached no hidden agenda just prove to us you have booked and attended your smear , note from the Doc or clinic an email confirmation anything , please let's share this post even if it makes just one woman go I'll be delighted xx #cervicalcancerawareness #getyoursmear #protectyourself #ManeEnvy4Smears
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"In fact, many women are alive today because of this wonderful free service and yet strangely some, including myself, don't make the time to attend for their five-minute life saver. I want to appeal to women to please make that call today."
To avail of the incentive, women must produce a document stating they have had a smear, whether it is a doctors note, confirmation email or text.
For more information or to find a registered practitioner in your local area log on to cervicalcheck.ie.
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Due your first smear test? Don't panic, ladies… here's what to expect
If you're 25 or older, you've probably had your first smear test by now under the Cervical Check programme.
But even if you're under that age, you've probably heard mutterings about the dreaded smear. So what's it all about? Well, first things first, it's definitely NOT as bad as it sounds.
Here's what you'll need to know about your first smear test, and what to expect if the results are abnormal.
Why do we need a smear?
A smear test, or a cervical screening, simply tests for changes in the cells at the neck of the womb (the cervix). The cells in your vagina are a different shape to those inside the womb, so the cervix's 'transformation zone' is where any changes will be detected.
Basically, if anything looks out of place, that's where it'll be.
If left unchecked, certain cell changes can develop into cervical cancer. As these changes happen slowly, cervical cancer CAN be prevented, which is why us ladies require cervical screenings at least every three years from the age of 25 onwards.
What happens during a smear test – is it going to be super-painful?
Super-painful? No. A bit uncomfortable? Yes.
First things first, you'll be given a few minutes to get undressed from the waist down. You'll be given a gown or a paper sheet to cover up with, and asked to hop up on the exam table.
You may be asked to place your heels in stirrups, or else just to scooch down to the bottom of the table. Either way, don't get embarrassed – the doctor or nurse sees vaginas of all shapes and sizes every day.
Every. Single. Day.
Now for the fun part – the actual test. A plastic device called a speculum is inserted into your vagina, simply for the purpose of holding it open a little wider. You can expect to feel some pressure down there.
Then, a swab or brush is used to remove a sample of cells from your cervix. This is no different to any mouth swab you may have had at the dentist before, except you may feel a slight pinch as the cervix is a little more sensitive.
The gown or sheet will mean you won't see what's going on, which definitely makes things far less scary.
Afterwards, you'll be given a small pad to wear in case of any discharge or blood spotting, but otherwise you're fine to go about your business.
Can I forget about smears for three years after that?
If your results come back normal, yes. However, in many cases, an abnormal result may be found and you'll be called to your local hospital for a Colposcopy.
This basically a closer look at the cervix, for which the doctor will use a type of microscope (it doesn't go inside you), and may also apply some liquid dye to the area to help identify changes.
A colposcopy is nothing to worry about – abnormalities are extremely common and are taken as a very early warning that further changes MAY occur to the cells if left untreated. Being called back for a colposcopy does NOT mean that you have cervical cancer.
You'll be asked for a urine sample at the hospital, so be prepared for that.
Before your colposcopy, the doctor will explain exactly what's about to happen. As with the smear, you'll be asked to get undressed from the waist down before getting onto the exam table, and the speculum will be used.
If the doctor feels an even closer look is needed, another sample of cells will be taken from the area. This is called a cervical biopsy and at most you'll feel one or two pinches down there as it's taken.
If the area of abnormal cells is larger, the doctor may use local anaesthetic to avoid any pain for you.
What happens after a colposcopy?
As with the smear, you'll be given a pad to wear for the day. If you've had a cervical biopsy, there's a "nothing up there for one week" rule – so no sex, tampons, baths or swimming. Like with any small cut or wound elsewhere on your body, the cervix needs a little time to heal.
As well as some blood spotting, you may see some watery discharge that is sometimes grey in colour (because of the product used during the colposcopy).
If the bleeding is heavier than a normal period, you should visit your GP as there could be some infection.
Lab results can take 6 – 8 weeks to come back. If they're normal, you'll be sent an appointment for another smear in a year's time. If any pre-cancerous cells are detected, you'll be called back in to have them lasered off – another procedure that we promise sounds FAR scarier than it is.
Smear tests and all that follow might not be the most pleasant part of adult life, but they are oh-so important to preventing any health issues further down the line.
Could there be an easy alternative to the dreaded smear test?
Smear tests are so important for our health and peace of mind, but they're definitely not something we look forward to. Like getting a filling at the dentist, or booking our next bikini wax, a smear test is something that all women anticipate with a certain sense of dread.
Although rarely painful, a smear test is usually somewhat uncomfortable. The process is a little bizarre too – a speculum (that strange duck-lips thing) is inserted into the vagina and a small cell sample is taken from your cervix using a specialised brush. Ew.
That's why we were VERY happy to hear the news that a urine test could possibly be a viable alternative to a smear.
Researchers at the London School of Medicine and Dentistry compared the effectiveness of urine samples versus smear tests in detecting the presence of HPV – human papillomavirus, the virus that causes cervical cancer – and found that urine tests could be equally accurate.
More research is needed, but we're hopeful!
For now though, doctors recommend a smear test every three years for anyone between the ages of 25 and 60. Luckily, smear tests are free for Irish women under the government-funded CervicalCheck programme – just contact your GP or local women's health clinic for more information.


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Justia Dockets & Filings Tenth Circuit Oklahoma Western District Heskett v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company et al Filing 13
Heskett v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company et al
ORDER granting 5 Defendant Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's Motion to Dismiss; denying 11 Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default. Signed by Honorable Robin J. Cauthron on 4/10/17. (lg)
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA SANDRA RHAE HESKETT, Plaintiff, v. METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY; THEODORA ANGELINE LASSITER; and SAMUEL ALEXANDER LASSITER, Defendants. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Case No. CIV-17-236-C MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Plaintiff filed this action in the District Court for Oklahoma County asserting claims for breach of contract, violation of provisions of the Oklahoma Insurance Code, and unjust enrichment. According to Plaintiff, she was a domestic partner of Mark Lassiter. Mr. Lassiter was a federal employee. As a benefit of his employment, Mr. Lassiter was eligible for life insurance through the Federal Employee Group Life Insurance Program ("FEGLI"). According to Plaintiff, in November of 2016, Mr. Lassiter executed a change of beneficiary form ("2016 Form"). Plaintiff asserts that the 2016 Form named her as a beneficiary. Mr. Lassiter died later in 2016. Plaintiff argues that despite Mr. Lassiter's execution of the 2016 Form, Defendant Metropolitan Life Insurance Company ("MetLife") distributed the proceeds of the insurance policy to Mr. Lassiter's children as dictated by a 2013 Designation of Beneficiary Form ("2013 Form"). Seeking to recover the amounts due her, Plaintiff filed the present action. Defendant MetLife filed a Motion to Dismiss pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6), asserting that Plaintiff has failed to state a claim for relief as to any Defendant. Defendant MetLife argues that the 2016 Form was not properly submitted and therefore is ineffective. Alternatively, Defendant MetLife asserts that federal law preempts all of Plaintiff's claims. Plaintiff does not address Defendant MetLife's assertion of preemption. Defendant MetLife argues this failure requires dismissal of Plaintiff's case. However, the preemption is not as broad as argued by Defendant MetLife. Indeed, there is ample case law interpreting 5 U.S.C. § 8705 to permit an action to determine the proper beneficiary under a policy. After review of the legal and factual arguments offered by Defendant MetLife, the Court finds that Plaintiff is barred by preemption from pursuing any claim other than one to determine which beneficiary designation form is operative. Thus, Plaintiff's claims against the individual Defendants and any other claim against Defendant MetLife will be dismissed with prejudice. Considering Plaintiff's request for a determination of the proper beneficiary, Defendant's request for dismissal pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) requires the Court to examine the "specific allegations in the complaint to determine whether they plausibly support a legal claim for relief." Alvarado v. KOB-TV, L.L.C., 493 F.3d 1210, 1215 n.2 (10th Cir. 2007) (citing Bell Atl. Corp. v. Twombly, 550 U.S. 544, 555-56 (2007), and Erickson v. Pardus, 551 U.S. 89, 93-94 (2007)). Defendant MetLife argues that the 2013 Form was the only form properly submitted and therefore the designations set forth therein control. In her state court Petition, Plaintiff 2 addresses the 2016 Form stating: "The form was sent to MetLife." (Dkt. No. 1, Ex. 1, ¶ 11). Defendant MetLife asserts this submission was ineffective as it failed to follow the required protocol. The Tenth Circuit has held that in administering FEGLI benefits, Congress established an '"an inflexible rule that the beneficiary designated in accordance with the statute would receive the policy proceeds, regardless of other documents or the equities in a particular case.'" Dean v. Johnson, 881 F.2d 948, 949 (10th Cir. 1989) (quoting O'Neal v. Gonzalez, 839 F.2d 1437, 1440 (11th Cir. 1988)). 5 U.S.C. § 8705(a) states in pertinent part: First, to the beneficiary or beneficiaries designated by the employee in a signed and witnessed writing received before death in the employing office or, if insured because of receipt of annuity or of benefits under subchapter I of chapter 81 of this title as provided by section 8706(b) of this title, in the Office of Personnel Management. For this purpose, a designation, change, or cancellation of beneficiary in a will or other document not so executed and filed has no force or effect. (emphasis added). Thus, to be effective, a beneficiary form must be (1) signed, (2) witnessed, (3) in writing, and (4) received by the employing office or OPM before the death of the employee. "In 1966, Congress amended section 8705 to add the sentence providing that a document not executed and filed in accordance with the statute had no force or effect as a designation of beneficiary." Metro. Life Ins. Co. v. Hurford, 983 F. Supp. 1045, 1047 (D. Kan. 1997). As set forth above, Mr. Lassiter's completion of the 2016 Form did not comply with these requirements. Rather, Plaintiff clearly states in her state court Petition that the 2016 Form was sent to MetLife. Because the 2016 Form did not strictly comply with the requirements of the statute, it is of no effect. 3 In her response, Plaintiff does not dispute the legal analysis set forth above. Rather, she now alleges that: "On information and belief, Lassiter delivered the 2016 Change of Beneficiary Form to MetLife, by and through, his employment agency." (Dkt. No. 8, ¶ 6). Plaintiff argues that additional discovery is needed to establish that the 2016 Form was returned to Mr. Lassiter's employer. In an attempt to bolster her position, Plaintiff avers that in January of 2016, after Mr. Lassiter's death, she spoke with an agent of Defendant MetLife who acknowledged receipt of the 2016 Form prior to Mr. Lassiter's death. Defendant MetLife argues that Plaintiff's attempts at amending her allegations through her Response to the Motion to Dismiss should be rejected, and that even if permitted, her claim would still fail. Defendant MetLife is correct that Plaintiff's attempt to revise the allegations of the Petition through her Response cannot defeat the Motion to Dismiss. However, those allegations do establish that Plaintiff can potentially plead a valid claim. Thus, while Defendant MetLife's Motion will be granted, the case will be dismissed without prejudice and Plaintiff will be granted leave to amend. Defendant argues that even if Plaintiff's new allegation is accepted, dismissal is still required. When discussing the contact with the MetLife agent following Mr. Lassiter's death, Plaintiff states that she was told the 2016 Form could not be processed because Mr. Lassiter's name was misspelled. Defendant MetLife argues this assertion proves that Mr. Lassiter did not submit a proper change of beneficiary form before his death. However, Defendant MetLife offers no authority to demonstrate that a scrivener's error would render the form invalid. Indeed, the misspelling of Mr. Lassiter's name does not impact any of 4 the four required elements set forth above. The court in Hurford, 983 F.Supp. at 1047, rejected an argument that an ambiguity in the designation form rendered it invalid. Defendant MetLife argues that the copy of the 2016 Form does not contain evidence that it was received by the employing agency. Defendant MetLife contrasts that with the 2013 Form, which shows receipt by the employing agency. According to Defendant MetLife, this discrepancy is sufficient to establish Mr. Lassiter did not properly submit the 2016 Form. This argument improperly requests the Court to weigh the evidence and make a determination on sufficiency of proof. Of course, such action is improper at this stage. For the reasons set forth herein, Defendant Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. No. 5) is GRANTED. Plaintiff's request for a determination of the proper beneficiary is DISMISSED without prejudice. Plaintiff's state law claims against Defendant MetLife and all claims against the individual Defendants are DISMISSED with prejudice. Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default (Dkt. No. 11) is DENIED. Plaintiff may file an Amended Complaint within 15 days of the date of this Order. IT IS SO ORDERED this 10th day of April, 2017. 5


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Plague Found in China, City of Yumen Sealed Off
Chinese state media reported Tuesday that the city of Yumen has been sealed off since last week, after a 38-year-old man died of bubonic plague.
Yumen, which has a population of roughly 30,000, is situated in the northwestern province of Gansu, and is presently surrounded by police at roadblocks. No residents are allowed to leave the established perimeter, and travelers are being forced to take detours, according to China Central Television (CCTV).
CCTV reported that Yumen "has enough rice, flour and oil to supply all its residents for up to one month." China Daily newspaper revealed that "four quarantine sectors" have been set up in Yumen, where 151 people are being held for observation. CCTV added that "local residents and those in quarantine are all in stable condition." No new plague cases have been reported in the city.
The sole plague fatality in Yumen occurred after a man came into contact with a dead marmot. Marmots are similar to squirrels, though larger, and can carry plague-infected fleas in their fur.
Bubonic plague is a bacterial infection of the lymphatic system, usually resulting from the bite of an infected rat flea, scientifically known as Xenopsylla cheopis. Plague symptoms appear suddenly, usually two to five days after exposure, and symptoms include general malaise, chills, high fever, muscle cramps, a painful lymph gland swelling called a bubo, seizures and gangrene.
Roughly two-thirds of untreated plague cases result in death, though several types of antibiotics are effective in treating the infection, and when administered can cut the mortality rate to 1-15%. According to the U.S. Centers Centers of Disease Control, "human plague infections continue to occur in the western United States, but significantly more cases occur in parts of Africa and Asia."
Here is a clip documenting a case of domestic plague that a man contracted in Oregon:
In China, plague is classified as a Class A infectious disease, the "most serious under China's Law on the Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases," according to the Xinhua news agency.
Once known as the "Black Death," bubonic plague ravaged Europe in the 14th century, leaving an estimated 25 million dead, or roughly 30–60% of the population.
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Question 60. How are you right with God?
Answer. Only by true faith in Jesus Christ. Even though my conscience accuses me of having grievously sinned against all God's commandments and of never having kept any of them, and even though I am still ever inclined toward all evil, nevertheless, without my deserving it at all, out of sheer grace, God grants and credits to me the perfect satisfaction, righteousness, and holiness of Christ, as if I had never sinned nor been a sinner, as if I had been as perfectly obedient as Christ was obedient for me. All I need to do is accept this gift of God with a believing heart.
How easy it can be to forget the glorious completeness of the gospel of Christ.
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