“A new U.S. record”

More than 1 million cases of chlamydia were reported in the United States last year — the most ever reported for a sexually transmitted disease, federal health officials said Tuesday.

“A new U.S. record,” said Dr. John M. Douglas Jr. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

More bad news: Gonorrhea rates are jumping again after hitting a record low, and an increasing number of cases are caused by a “superbug” version resistant to common antibiotics, federal officials said Tuesday.

Syphilis is rising, too. The rate of congenital syphilis — which can deform or kill babies — rose for the first time in 15 years.

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NFL Week 10 Recap

¡Ay, caramba!

My worst week of prognostication ever!

This week I was 5 of 14, which puts me 88/144 or 61% total, 3 percentage points lower than where I was at last week.  I think I just kissed 70% bye-bye.

Vikings at Packers – Correct
Broncos at Chiefs – Incorrect
(HeyJules, see what happens when I pick the Chiefs?)
Bills at Dolphins – Correct
Eagles at Redskins – Incorrect
Jaguars at Titans – Incorrect
Browns at Steelers – Correct
Falcons at Panthers – Incorrect
Rams at Saints – Incorrect
Bengals at Ravens – Incorrect
Bears at Raiders – Correct
Lions at Cardinals – Incorrect
Cowboys at Giants – Incorrect
(It felt good to be wrong on this pick)
Colts at Chargers – Incorrect
49ers at Seahawks – Correct

But the good news is my FF team is still first.

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Cleaver-Wielding Ex-Girlfriend Shot In Chest

A cleaver-wielding ex-girlfriend was shot in the chest at her former boyfriend’s home in West Feliciana Parish.

Kimberly Davis was brought to a nearby hospital after she was shot in the chest at about 1 a.m. Monday. She underwent surgery but her condition was not immediately available.

Authorities said Davis will face charges of attempted second-degree murder upon her release.

West Feliciana Parish sheriff’s officials said Davis kicked in the door of her former boyfriend’s trailer. Investigators said he was in the bedroom with his new girlfriend when Davis, carrying a meat cleaver, stormed into the room.

The new girlfriend was cut with the cleaver, and then she reportedly pulled out a pistol and shot Davis in the chest.

Capt. Spence Dilworth said the pistol used to shoot Davis was a .22 caliber. The sheriff’s office said the shooter will not be charged.

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