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HOLT: Good evening from Amman , Jordan .
LESTER HOLT, anchor (Amman, Jordan): The pro- democracy movement in neighboring Egypt took an interesting turn today. As die-hard anti- Mubarak activists held their ground in Cairo 's Tahrir Square , refusing to negotiate, the powerful and formerly banned Muslim Brotherhood were at the bargaining table, winning sweeping concessions from the embattled government on everything from freedom of the press to a promise to end martial law . Most telling, however, was that those deals were being agreed to by Egypt 's new vice president, not President Hosni Mubarak , who it appears is slowly being squeezed out of the picture and out of Egypt 's future. Our chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel remains on the ground for us in Cairo . He has today's new developments for us. Richard , good evening.
RICHARD ENGEL reporting: Good evening, Lester . The government today did offer major political concessions, but the protesters in Tahrir Square are digging in and want more. But the longer this goes on, they risk alienating many Egyptians who want both political reform and stability. For the first time in two weeks, what's happening outside Tahrir Square may be determining Egypt 's future. Cars are back out, the city is cleaning up. Cairo , which has looked like a war zone, is going back to work. A sense of normal life is now returning to Cairo . People are coming out on the streets, opening their shops, wondering if this conflict may have turned a corner. Banks opened today. Government salaries, delayed more than a week, have been paid, the money transferred by direct deposit to ATM machines .
Unidentified Man #1:
ENGEL: 'We want to return to stability,' said this man. These people supported the uprising for more democracy, but now that the government is promising to do it, they believe the demonstrations in Tahrir Square should stop.
Unidentified Man #2:
ENGEL: 'We've achieved many reforms, stability and work are more important now,' he said. The government today promised to make fundamental changes to allow more democracy. The vice president, Omar Suleiman , met with opposition groups, including the Muslim Brotherhood , which wants Islamic law . It's an astonishing photo op. The Muslim Brotherhood has been banned for decades. Suleiman headed the intelligence service that has tracked the brotherhood down. Now they're discussing Egypt 's political future together. After the meeting, Egypt announced it would go further by soon lifting martial law , in place since Anwar Sadat was assassinated in 1981 , allowing more presidential candidates to run in future elections and greater freedom of the press . It's almost everything the opposition has asked for, but is it real? Hasham Kassan has worked for democracy in Egypt for years. Tonight he's skeptical.
Mr. HASHAM KASSAN: All this talk about not running again and all the reform, etc., is lies. And if those kids leave, Mubarak is going to turn back on all the promises he made.
ENGEL: And there's still the open question of Tahrir Square , where thousands of protesters remain camped out. Today they held prayers for the 12 or more people killed in the violence. The protesters still draw huge crowds and say they'll only stop if Mubarak resigns and leaves the country.
Unidentified Woman: We have nothing solid. He can change his mind tomorrow.
Unidentified Man #3: Whatever he offers, no one will accept. I don't know why they're wasting their time.
ENGEL: The protesters worry if they leave the square , the government will just renege on its promises. It's now a question of trust. Mubarak seems to be giving in to all the opposition's demands except one, his legacy. But protesters say it's a ploy by the 82-year-old survivor to clear the square and wait out this political storm. Lester , a lot now depends on numbers. If the protesters get smaller and start to fade away, then this is probably the best offer they're going to get from the government . If the protests, however, stay large or even get bigger, then there is a chance they could force President Mubarak to step down early, although it seems unlikely he'd actually leave the country. Lester :
HOLT: Richard Engel in Cairo tonight,
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Explainer: On the ground in the Middle East
Since mid-December, the Arab world has been rocked by popular uprisings that led to the exile of the president of Tunisia and the ouster of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. The Middle East – and the rest of the world – is watching to see if anger at authoritarian governments spreads and whether the region will be reshaped by the demands of ordinary citizens. Here is a look at the current political situation in countries in the region.
Leader: President Abdelaziz Bouteflika
Politics on the ground: Algeria is a Republic and multi-party state with a bicameral parliament. But shortly after independence in 1962 the country experienced a coup, and a long series of power plays that undermined the political process and sparked a militant Islamist insurgency. In the 1990s, terrorist violence in Algeria caused more than 150,000 deaths. President Bouteflika took office in 1999, and has been relected twice, albeit through flawed elections. He has vastly improved security in Algeria. But he also changed the constitution to eliminate term limits—a way to hold onto power until death. Political discontent, along with high unemployment and economic stagnation fueled recent unrest. Amid growing protest, Bouteflika vows that the country's restrictive "state of emergency" dating to 1992 would be lifted in the "very near future."
Leader: Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, monarch since 1999
Politics on the ground: Tens of thousands of protesters flood the capital, demonstrating against the monarchy as the king makes another concession — a promise to release some political prisoners. The Khalifa family has ruled since 1783 and Khalifa is set to be followed by his son, Crown Prince Sheikh Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa. The government regularly cracks down on Shiite opposition groups, and youth in Shiite villages often clash with police. (Source: Reuters)
U.S. interests: The Persian Gulf island nation provides a key naval base for the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet. A 1991 agreement also grants U.S. forces access to Bahraini facilities during future crises and the ability to pre-position materials. Bahrain is also an important U.S. listening post for Iran.
More details: BBC
Leader: President Hosni Mubarak
Politics on the ground: Mubarak resigned as president and handed control to the military, bowing down after a historic 18-day wave of pro-democracy demonstrations by hundreds of thousands. Egypt's military rulers swear in a new Cabinet that replaces several Mubarak-era ministers.
U.S. interests: An important military and security partner, a role that grew out of Egypt's 1979 Peace Treaty with Israel. The U.S. provides massive military and economic aid. Egypt hosts military exercises and regular visits by the U.S. 6th fleet. It also controls the Suez Canal, a key conduit for military and trade vessels between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
More information: Council on Foreign Relations
Leader: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, re-elected president in 2009
Politics on the ground: Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saluted an "Islamic liberation movement" in the Arab world and advised Egyptians to unite around their religion and against the West. Khamenei warned them against compromising with any leader who might win Western approval and called on Egypt's army to back the protesters and "focus its eyes on the Zionist enemy" Israel. Ahmadinejad has maintained political control with a crackdown on the opposition, which took to the streets to challenge his 2009 re-election.(Source: Reuters, BBC and AP)
U.S. interests: Iran is notable for its large size and population, central location in the region and large oil reserves. U.S.-Iran ties have been rocky since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which ousted Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi, then the strongest U.S. ally in the region. The ensuing hostage crisis — in which U.S. diplomats were held by radical Islamic students -- led to a break in diplomatic relations, which have not been restored. U.S. and many allies maintain economic sanctions on Iran for sponsorship of terrorism, nuclear weapons ambitions and human rights abuses, all accusations that Iran denies. Iran does not recognize Israel's right to exist, and the tension between Iran and Israel is a threat to regional stability.
More information: BBC
Leader: Nuri al-Maliki, prime minister since 2006
Politics on the ground: Maliki struggled to control a fractious government forged of fragile alliances. But in the last two years he has emerged stronger after sending the army to fight Shiite militias and presiding over a sharp fall in overall violence. Still, Maliki has turned many former allies into foes. He bristled at criticism in 2007 from U.S. lawmakers and has difficult relations with some U.S. military officials in Iraq. He harbors evident hatred of the Saddam regime, which repressed Iraq's Shiite majority and assassinated many of his political colleagues. Many Sunnis fear Maliki has little interest in giving them a fair share of power.
(Source: Reuters)
U.S. interests: Eight years after the start of the Iraq war, the United States still has about 50,000 troops in the country assigned to non-combat operations, with plans to remove them by December 2011. U.S. and Iraqi forces have made strides against al-Qaida in Iraq, and the U.S. also has an interest in countering the influence of Iran.
More information: Reuters
Leader: Benjamin Netayahu, second term as prime minister since 2009
Politics on the ground: The tumult in Egypt has plunged Israel into dismay, arousing fears that Islamic radicals, backed by Iran, are about to score another victory, as Hezbollah has done in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza — even though the anti-government protesters in Egypt are led by secular activists. Until the picture clears, Netanyahu is unlikely to rush into a deal with the Palestinians that creates even more uncertainty on his doorstep by turning over territory to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. (Source: AP)
U.S. interests: Much of the anti-American feeling in the Mideast stems from the United States' long-standing "special relationship" with Israel, which receives about $3 billion a year in U.S. assistance. President Obama has said that Arab-Israeli peace is a "vital national security interest" to the United States.
More information: BBC
Leader: King Abdullah II, monarch since 1999
Politics on the ground: Jordan's powerful Muslim Brotherhood vowed to resume protests, saying that the government did not keep a promise of speedy reforms. The announcement puts added pressure on Jordan's King Abdullah II to give up some of his sweeping powers, but is not seen as a threat to his rule. Opposition figures have called on the king to surrender the authority to appoint Cabinets and dissolve parliament. (Source: AP)
U.S. interests: The government of Jordan has been consistently pro-Western with close ties to the United States. Since the 2003 fall of the Iraqi regime, Jordan aided the U.S. effort to restore stability there by allowing the training of more than 50,000 Iraqi police officers in a facility near Amman. In 1994, Jordan signed a peace treaty with Israel, and is engaged in talks on a wide range of issues, including water sharing, finance and security.
More information: Council on Foreign Relations
Leader: Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah, emir since 2006
Politics on the ground: The ruling family is struggling to keep balance among the Islamist, tribal and liberal members of the National Assembly. Kuwait is home to the region's most outspoken parliament. Recently, the competition between the executive and legislative branches of government has become more pronounced: Five governments have resigned, a sixth underwent a major reshuffle and the dissolution of parliament has become a regular feature of the political scene. However, Kuwaitis, which represent a third of the population, are loyal to the 255-year-old Sabah dynasty. (Source: Reuters and Jane's Information Group)
U.S. interests: The United States went to war in the Gulf in 1991 after Iraq seized Kuwait. The U.S.-Kuwaiti relationship has remained strong since then, and Kuwait was the main staging area for U.S. troops before the start of the Iraq war in 2003. The U.S. maintains troops at Camp Arifjan south of Kuwait City.
More information: Jane's Information Group
Leader: Gen. Michel Suleiman, president since May 2008
Politics on the ground: Lebanon's political landscape is divided between the Western-backed government and the Hezbollah-led opposition, which receives support from Iran and Syria. The U.S. considers Hezbollah, a Pro-Syrian Shiite political party, to be a terrorist organization. Lebanon has struggled to stay stable, particularly after a 2006 war with Israel. In January, Hezbollah forced the collapse of the government and had its nominee, Najib Mikati, appointed as prime minister to form the next government. (Source: BBC)
U.S. interests: With the collapse of a coalition government in January, the United States is concerned about the rise of Hezbollah and resurgent Syrian influence.
More information: Council on Foreign Relations
Leader: Moammar Gadhafi (de facto head of state)
Politics on the ground: Moammar Gadhafi seized power by coup in 1967, supplanting a Western-backed constitutional monarchy, and proclaiming the new Libyan Arab Republic. Although Gadhafi gave up formal leadership titles — the official press refers to him as "Brother Leader and Guide of the Revolution" — he is said to wield almost complete authority, either directly or through manipulation of Libya's socialist-style committees. The government controls the media and the judiciary and there is no right to a fair public trial. Political parties and trade unions are banned. Freedom of speech, press, assembly, association and religion are restricted. Although oil revenues and a small population give Libya one of the highest per capita GDPs in Africa, the government's mismanagement of the economy has led to high inflation and increased import prices, fueling discontent.
U.S. interests: Since the 1990s, Libya has been changing from a U.S. adversary on the Mediterranean Basin — subject to international sanctions — to a potential partner in counterterror, nuclear nonproliferation and energy development. After the 9/11 attacks on the United States, the warming trend has accelerated. Gadhafi — who has also been a target for Islamist extremists — rushed to become a partner in the U.S. war on terrorism, and distanced Libya from its own past as a sponsor of such acts of political violence. Libya also renounced its pursuit of nuclear weapons, leading the U.S. to restore diplomatic ties. Libya has nearly 44 billion barrels in proven oil reserves, and probably much more. Since U.S. and U.N. sanctions were lifted, major oil companies from the U.S. and elsewhere have started investing in the sector.
Leader: King Mohammed IV
Politics on the ground: Morocco is a constitutional monarchy with an elected parliament. The monarch holds vast executive powers, including the ability to dissolve parliament at will. Executive power is exercised by the government but more importantly by the king himself. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the two chambers of parliament. The king can also issue decrees that have the force of law. The current monarch, King Mohammed IV, 47, succeeded his father King Hassan, who died in 1999 after 38 years on the throne.
U.S. Interests: One of the oldest and closest U.S. allies in the region and a moderate Arab state in a strategic location between northern Africa and Europe. Morocco was quick to condemn the Sept. 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States has been a solid ally in counterterror efforts.
Leader: Qaboos bin Said, monarch since 1970
Politics on the ground: Qaboos has absolute power and appoints the Cabinet. In 1992, Qaboos allowed a parliament called Majlis Shura, whose 84 members are elected by constituents in 61 districts. But the parliament only advises and has no legislative powers. There is concern about succession, as there is no heir apparent. In January, protesters marched in Muscat asking the government to stop corruption and address rising prices. Young Omanis called for political change. (Source: Reuters and The New York Times)
U.S. interests: Since 1980, the United States has had access to Omani military facilities.
More details: BBC
Palestinian territories
Leader: Mahmoud Abbas
Politics on the ground: Tension is high between the two Palestinian factions, Abbas' Fatah party and the militant Islamic movement Hamas. Abbas is seen as a moderate who has attempted to resurrect peace talks with Israel, while Hamas, which seized control of the Gaza Strip in 2007, has continued its campaign of anti-Israeli attacks. Israel in turn maintains a land, air and sea blockade of Gaza. (Source: BBC)
U.S. Interests: The United States has tried several times to broker peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians, and has provided support to the Palestinian Authority for security and counterterrorism efforts.
More information: Council on Foreign Relations
Leader: Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, emir since 1995
Politics on the ground: Domestic reform has been Sheikh Hamad's most noticeable weak point, and it is too soon to tell if his son, Tamim, heir apparent, will tackle this issue. Parliamentary elections have been continually postponed as the ruling family has refused to give up its monopoly on power. Qatar's 2005 constitution allows for only a partly elected parliament. The Al-Jazeera satellite TV station is based in Qatar and considered the most free and unfettered broadcast source in the Arab world. In practice, however, it rarely criticizes the ruling family. (Source: Reuters)
U.S. interests: The United States uses Al-Udeid Air Base, south of Doha, as headquarters for its air operations in the Middle East.
More information:U.S. Department of State
Saudi Arabia
Leader: Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz, monarch since 2005
Politics on the ground: The king, convalescing in Morocco, expressed support for Mubarak after the protests began. But Saudi newspapers have toned down the king's support of Mubarak after it became clear his grip on power was looking shaky. The world's largest oil exporter, which plays a pivotal role as banker for the Arab world and steward of Islam's holy sites, is coming under greater scrutiny since granting refuge to Tunisia's ousted ruler Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali. (Source: The Associated Press)
U.S. interests: Saudi Arabia is an ally of the United States, and the U.S. has relied on it as a force for stability in the region. The United States also considers it a partner in the war on terrorism, although Saudi Arabia has been accused of funding militant groups; the nations' relationship was strained during the investigation of the Sept. 11 attacks. Saudi Arabia is a leading supplier of oil for the United States.
More details: New York Times
Leader: Bashar al-Assad, president since 2000
Politics on the ground: Syrians are organizing campaigns on Facebook and Twitter that call for a "day of rage" in Damascus on Feb. 4 and 5, taking inspiration from Egypt and Tunisia. Like both nations, Syria suffers from corruption, poverty and unemployment. The nation has seen subsidy cuts for staples like bread and oil. The authoritarian president has resisted calls for political freedoms and jailed critics of his regime. He is seen by many Arabs, however, as one of the few leaders in the region willing to stand up to arch enemy Israel. (Source: AP)
U.S. interests: Relations with the U.S. remain cool, with American officials concerned about Syrian interference in Lebanon's affairs, human rights violations and its alleged pursuit of weapons of mass destruction.
More details: New York Times
Leader: Fouad Mebazaa, interim president
Politics on the ground: Tunisia is a constitutional republic, with a president serving as chief of state, prime minister as head of government, a bicameral legislature and a court system influenced by French civil law. While Tunisia is formally a democracy with a multiparty system, the secular Constitutional Democratic Rally, or RCD, has controlled the country as one of the most repressive regimes in the Arab World since its independence in 1956.
The 2009 elections, in which the RCD captured the most seats, were widely regarded as rigged and contributed to the unrest that ultimately forced President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali to give up power and flee the country. The Ministry of Interior officially announced the dissolution of the party on Feb 7. An interim government led by President Fouad Mebazaa is in place.
U.S. interests: Tunisia is an active military and security partner with the U.S. It is a voice of moderation and realism in the region, and was among the first Arab nations to call for recognition of Israel.
United Arab Emirates
Leader: Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan, president since 2004
Politics on the ground: Sheikh Khalifa, also the ruler of oil-rich Abu Dhabi, seat of the seven-emirate federation, is the second leader of the U.S.-allied Gulf state since it was founded in 1971. There are no organized opposition movements in the UAE, which censors many political Web sites and has cracked down on small attempts to protest this month against fuel subsidy cuts. Analysts and diplomats say Sheikh Khalifa has appeared more frail in public of late. (Source: Reuters)
More details: New York Times
Leader: Ali Abdullah Saleh, president since 1978
Politics on the ground: Saleh pledged not to seek another term in office in an apparent attempt to defuse protests inspired by Tunisia's revolt and the turmoil in Egypt. The impoverished country is wrestling with rebellion in the north and a secessionist movement in the south. Saleh's move posed questions about stability in a nation seen by the Obama administration as a key ally in its fight against Islamic militants. (Source: AP, Reuters)
U.S. interests: Yemen's government is a U.S. partner in counterterrorism, aiding military, diplomatic and financial actions to thwart terror groups. The U.S. and Yemen are waging a battle with an al-Qaida offshoot group in Yemen, which U.S. officials say has become a serious threat to the U.S.
More details: New York Times ; BBC
The Associated Press, Reuters and msnbc.com staff contributed to this report.


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gyre wrote:ygmir wrote:remember my feeble mind is just skipping along smelling flowers, while being passed by a mental jaguar..........
You miss the oddest things sometimes, but you're not fooling anyone.
We all know how smart you are.
I vote worst sandbagging ever!
Save it for when I say something insightful, please?
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We dined in the home of a well-known entertainer one evening. His television show came on just after dinner.
We all arranged ourselves comfortably around the living room and den to watch. He left to watch in another room by himself.
When the show was over and he returned, it was his sweet little wife who met him first, throwing her arms around him: "You were wonderful, dear. Simply wonderful!" And you could tell she meant every word of it.
Love is not only the "union of two good forgivers" but also the "union of two good appreciators."
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Utah State men's basketball player Danny Berger has been hospitalized after collapsing on the court during practice on Tuesday.
Berger needed CPR and a defibrillator was used before ambulance personnel arrived. He was listed in critical condition at Intermountain Medical Center.
Wednesday's game between Utah State and BYU in Provo was postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.
Berger, a junior forward, is averaging 7.6 points and 3.6 rebounds in five games this season.


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Lemons into Haunted Lemonade
I have some news regarding Scarefest I want to share with you. I mentioned recently that I would be a vendor at Scarefest, a backyard BBQ Haunter Tradition for many years in Ontario. This year the organizer arranged a park space so even more haunters and vendors could attend. It was the next step in evolution for the beloved event which continues to grow.
The City of Vaughn (where the park is) contacted the organizer after they received an anonymous complaint regarding Scarefest:
"This individual who called in took the time to educate the Municipal Officials on our Scarefest web site, pointed out how many vendors we had attending and what they were being charged for a booth, inquired if we had all the proper permits for the park, and asked how all the residents in the neighborhood would feel about all the additional cars on the street." (You can read the full story on Facebook).
So some random person who may not even LIVE in the area took a lot of time to familiarize themselves with the event that is mainly promoted through Haunter sites (which makes me wonder if they were a Haunter or in the local scene which makes my stomach turn), and then tried to shut it down using their knowledge of event planning and fear of crowded streets.
After a meeting between Chris and the officials, it was decided that not only was the complaint completely unfounded, but they offered a new venue - a community centre arena that holds 700 people, with a park, full washrooms, electrical supply for vendors, and air conditioning - at no extra cost. There's even a huge parking lot for visitors and the hearse club.
You can find us on July 7 th in the 18,000 sq. ft. Garnet A. Williams Community Centre 501 Clark Ave. West (just West of Yonge Street, close to the 407 and Hwy 7) Thornhill, Ontario.
Whomever wanted the event cancelled managed to get the whole thing upgraded instead.
While part of me is disappointed we won't have the same outdoor/festival feel, myself and my artwork would like to thank the anonymous complainer since we both hate squelching heat (and possibly pouring rain). Monkey Boo, however, is annoyed she can no longer attend (she was going to hang out with Yetch and a bunch of chew toys for part of the day at my booth).
I see this as a good thing.
I see this as a good thing. While an outdoor venue is great and sets a great vibe for an event, having it indoors will as you say give the weather the finger. And allow a wider scope for both the exhibitors and the public. Hope all goes great on the day, wish I could be there and poor Monkey.
Oh and you'll be safer in the event of the sudden outbreak of the much anticipated Zombie Apocalypse. I mean, if it got right down to it, you could crank up the air con and freeze the mothers to a standstill.
Evil Plan Thwarted!
So nice that when someone intends to throw a wrench in the works, sometimes that wrench gets spit back out at them!
Glad to hear of your posh, zombie-safe upgrade! Have a great time, and I wish you lots of sales!
I love it when plans backfire on negative people! At least this way, you're guaranteed to remain dry and sunburn-free. :)
I was all ready to start a tirade on how crappy it is thatpeople like to mess with things they don't understand and how haunters are the best people on earth....and then I got to the good part about your upgraded accomodations. Hope all goes well and everyone has a great time!
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OTTAWA — The nationwide drug shortage shows Canada needs an early-warning system to detect supply problems and a stockpile of medications to get through emergencies, says the group representing the country's anesthesiologists.
The appeal by the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society comes as the Conservative government indicated its support for an NDP motion Wednesday calling for a national strategy to deal with shortages of essential drugs.
The motion also called on pharmaceutical companies to promptly report to Health Canada any anticipated disruptions in production and for the federal drug regulator to speed up the approval process of drugs that are in short supply.
The Conservatives plan to support the motion with a minor adjustment.
Critics have charged that the current system, which relies on drug companies to voluntarily report anticipated slowdowns or shortages, is failing to ensure a safe and secure pharmaceutical supply chain.
"We need a system of vigilance on the drug supply that tells us as soon as possible that there's a problem," said Dr. Rick Chisholm, president of the society representing 2,500 anesthesiologists.
While the current shortage was triggered by production problems at a Quebec pharmaceuticals plant owned by Sandoz Canada, future disruptions could be the result of other crises, Chisholm said.
"This time, we're talking about a factory going down. What would happen if we had something like the earthquake and tsunami and nuclear meltdown in Japan? Or the recent tornadoes in the U.S.? Or an ice storm? These (events) can affect our ability to care for patients at a time when we may find patient numbers increase," said Chisholm, a New Brunswick anesthesiologist.
"I think a strategic stockpile of medications is something that we should be looking at."
Canadian hospitals rely on a sole supplier, Sandoz, for 90 per cent of all the injectable painkillers and anesthetics that are used daily in operating rooms, intensive-care units and emergency departments.
The shortage has led to cancelled surgeries in Quebec and Vancouver, which on Tuesday became the first Canadian city to stop performing elective open-heart surgeries during the drug shortage.
A spokesman for the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority later said the cancellations turned out not to be necessary. Nonetheless, nine surgeries were cancelled because of a miscommunication among hospital officials about how much of a drug required for heart surgery was actually in stock, said Gavin Wilson.
Both Vancouver General Hospital and St. Paul's Hospital resumed cardiac surgeries Wednesday and those patients put on hold are being rescheduled, said Wilson.
Federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq said officials from her department are reviewing applications from 15 potential providers that could fill the supply gap left by Sandoz.
However, HealthPro Canada, the country's largest drug buyer for hospitals, has warned that even if alternate suppliers are found, they would need months to gear up production, meaning the shortage could last for as long as a year.
HealthPro, which buys medications in bulk for 255 hospitals and health authorities, and MedBuy, which purchases drugs for 30 health agencies, have been working with federal officials to find new suppliers.
Since February, when a production slowdown and a fire disrupted deliveries of essential drugs from Sandoz's plant in Boucherville, Que., governments have been quarrelling about how the shortage was allowed to happen.


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Question: If I have a personal or family history of ovarian cancer, does that increase my risk for breast cancer?
Answer: Ovarian cancer is part of the hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome and since we've had a better understanding of this syndrome over the last five or six years, we now know that ovarian cancer is a part of that. So women who have inherited a mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2 have a significantly increased risk of ovarian cancer and breast cancer.
Some of the women who have just been diagnosed with ovarian cancer may have one of these mutations. About 7 percent of ovarian cancer may be attributed to one of these inherited mutations. Those women are also at significantly increased risk of breast cancer.
So a family history of ovarian cancer is now recognized to be, or a personal history of (ovarian) cancer, is now recognized to be a risk factor for breast cancer, as well. It's difficult to say exactly what the risk is for a woman who's been diagnosed with ovarian cancer only, without any other family history. She may be at slightly increased risk, but it's hard to separate out the risk associated with these inherited mutations versus general risk associated.
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The fourth annual Aflac All American Classic is in the books. Once again, another impressive collection of talent was on display on national television, a collection that most believe is the best group of high school players as the event continues to get bigger and better. If you haven't checked them out already, be sure to read the day-by-day reports from the event from Jerry Ford and Allan Simpson on PGCrosschecker.com.
In those day-by-day reports, both Ford and Simpson noted the overall size of the players, the big time arms and the big-time power hitters that were in attendance. They also talked about the overall generally sloppy play of the game, which often happens when a bunch of players come together to play as a team for the first time, and also when those same players are trying to give it their all on each and every pitch and with each and every swing knowing they are playing in front of dozens of scouts and thousands of viewers nationally on television.
I'm going to focus on a few of the players that stood out to me, a baker's dozen from each squad. These players aren't necessarily the best prospects from the collection of talent in San Diego, and it's important to remember that these are impressions coming from just one game combined with my familiarity with the players from previous events. If you remember my reports from last year, and in other columns, you probably know that I prefer polish over potential.
East Squad
Michael Burgess
There were quite a few players with impressive power on display during batting practice and as part of the home run derby, but none were more impressive than Burgess. While he didn't fare very well in the game itself, striking out twice in four at-bats (one on a 94 mph fastball from Michael Main, the other on a nasty hook from Kyle Blair) you could definitely see the offensive potential from his stance, his swing and his overall approach. Burgess has big-league bat speed, and when he stays within himself he is going to smack the ball to all parts of the field. Top it off with a cannon for an arm, and you have a potential superstar in right field.
Kentrail Davis
Davis stepped up to the plate and I thought I was watching Kirby Puckett. Short and stout, Davis defies his stature by showing off good power, quick hands, solid bat speed, and impressive foot speed. During the game he walked and hit an infield single, swiping a bag each time he was on base. Davis also shows good range in the outfield and an average arm at worse. He may not be the 6'4", 200-pound athlete scouting directors pine for, but you know what you're getting in Davis.
Derek Dietrich
Dietrich impressed me with his hitting base when he stepped into the batter's box. A left-handed hitter, he showed me some solid hitting mechanics and a quick swing despite being generally regarded as raw as a hitter. Dietrich hit an impressive opposite field ground-rule double in the second inning off Paul Demny. I think Dietrich ends up at second or third base, and could turn into a player similar to Todd Walker.
Jason Heyward
Heyward is a blend of physical tools and established baseball prowess. He is very tall and well built with a high waist and long, strong limbs. Given his size you would think he would have a very long swing, but he controlled the strike zone very well and was short to the ball. Heyward was 2-3 in the game with a pair of RBI singles and a pair of walks. He also showed off his impressive speed for his size by swiping four bags. Had the East won the game, he would have easily been the MVP.
D.J. LeMahieu
It was hard not to take notice of LeMahieu, who is built long and lean, with an upright stance at the plate reminding me of the way Chipper Jones looks in the batters box. Everything LeMahieu hit was hit to the opposite field (right), which included a towering RBI double in the second inning. He has very quick hands, and his willingness to take the pitch the other way is a good sign of a solid hitting approach. When he starts to pull inside pitches he's going to hit them a very long way given his stature and bat speed.
Neil Ramirez
Ramirez was the first pitcher in the game that caught my eye. Michael Main, Matt Harvey and Robert Stock did a fine job lighting up the radar guns, but Ramirez was the first pitcher that truly pitched. All of his pitches showed good movement, and there is a fair amount of deception to his delivery. Ramirez looks like a throwback player, and with a low-90s fastball and hard breaking ball with his command he should enjoy continued success as he heads into his final year in high school and moves onto either college or the professional ranks.
Sam Runion
I don't think anyone commanded their stuff as well as Runion did. He spotted his sinking 90-93 mph fastball extremely well, mixing in a very good changeup and a solid curveball. Built tall and thick with a strong lower half, Runion should have no problems sustaining the rigors of starting every five days in the professional ranks. Guys like Ramirez and Runion made it hard to believe that I was watching players that had yet to enter the senior years of high school.
West Squad
Tim Alderson
Alderson and Runion opened my eyes more than any other player. Alderson used all of nine pitches to get out of the fourth inning, the only pitcher in the game that didn't allow a single baserunner. He employs somewhat of a violent, herky-jerky delivery that creates a fair amount of deception and seems to make his stuff faster than it actually is. Alderson spotted his low 90s sinking fastball extremely well, and once he set batters up with that pitch, he put them away with a nasty, nasty slider. Yet another pitcher with a big, strong frame, the sky is the limit for Alderson.
Christian Colon
The game's MVP, Colon went 2-3 with three stolen bases and three runs scored. He showed very strong defense at shortstop with good range and solid arm strength. At the plate, Colon used quick hands to make very good contact. There is some power potential down the road, but Colon is going to earn his keep by solidifying the infield defense and getting on base at the top of the batting order.
Jon Gilmore
Gilmore resembled D.J. LeMahieu quite a bit, with a nice, tall frame, sloped shoulders and perfect athletic proportions. Unlike LeMahieu, Gilmore seemed to prefer to pull the ball. In his first at-bat in the first inning he turned on an inside 94 mph fastball from Michael Main for a double hit high off the wall in left field. His size may cause him to move to third base once he enters pro ball, but he should have enough arm strength and power potential to justify the move to the hot corner.
Erik Goeddel
Goeddel was the last pitcher to throw for the West squad, pitching the ninth inning. He has a slow, deliberate wind-up before his arm whips through in his delivery. He has a good pitching frame, with wide hips and strong upper legs, offering plenty of room for more strength throughout. His present day stuff is very good, as his fastball sits in the 89-93 range, and once he settled in he snapped off several very good curveballs, using a pair of 77 mph breakers to strike out Danny Rams and John Tolisano to end the game. No other Aflac All-American showed that kind of command of such a lethal one-two punch like Goeddel did.
Greg Peavey
Peavey worked incredibly fast, getting the ball in his glove, getting the sign from the catcher and letting it fly. He started off by missing high, which seemed to be part of his almost impatience on the mound. But once he settled in he started to lower his low-90s sinking fastball, and flashed a very nasty curveball. Peavey walked Heyward to open the third inning, and then retired Hunter Morris, Rams and Tolisano in order, Morris and Rams on a 91 mph fastball and nasty hook respectively.
Tanner Robles
Robles reminded me of Brett Anderson from a year ago in that he had a clean delivery and an advanced idea of what he was doing on the mound as a left-handed pitcher. Robles is a much better athlete than Anderson is, built long and lean, with broad shoulders and strong limbs. Robles showed good command of his 88-92 mph fastball, but he will need to tighten up his fairly loopy curveball. His fastball has been recorded as high as 95 in the past, and his curveball has looked much better than what it did on this day, so it seems as though Robles may have been working without his best stuff, another tribute to his moxie on the mound.
Josh Vitters
I'll save the best for last. No player showed as much current baseball polish as Josh Vitters did. He may have some work to do defensively, and isn't the fastest of players, but he currently has the most polished approach and skills at the plate that I have seen from any 2007 draft eligible player. Using quick hands and a disciplined eye, Vitters had his best at-bat in the first inning. Facing Michael Main, Vitters fouled off several very good fastballs and curveballs to stay alive to wait for a low, 94 mph fastball that he ripped to left field in a 10-pitch at-bat. He added two more doubles in the game, walked once and recorded only one out in five plate appearances.
The thoughts and opinions listed here do not necessarily reflect those of Perfect Game USA. Patrick Ebert is affiliated with both Perfect Game USA and Brewerfan.net, and can be contacted via email at email@example.com


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Facing former club, Cashner roughed up
CHICAGO -- The Friendly Confines were not so for a former inhabitant Wednesday night.
Whether it was too much adrenaline against his former team, spotty command or bad pitches in bad situations, former Cubs first-round pick Andrew Cashner faltered during his first start against his former team in the Padres' 6-2 loss at Wrigley Field.View Full Game Coverage
CHICAGO -- The Friendly Confines were not so for a former inhabitant Wednesday night.
Whether it was too much adrenaline against his former team, spotty command or bad pitches in bad situations, former Cubs first-round pick Andrew Cashner faltered during his first start against his former team in the Padres' 6-2 loss at Wrigley Field.View Full Game Coverage
The Padres right-hander faced 23 hitters in four innings, walking four. He hit a batter, committed an error, threw one wild pitch and gave up an RBI double to the opposing starting pitcher, Scott Feldman.
"It was bad," Cashner said. "I felt like I was fighting the whole time tonight. I never really got into a groove out there and really didn't execute very well."
Cashner said his first start at Wrigley since he was sent to San Diego in a deal that brought first baseman Anthony Rizzo to Chicago didn't factor into what amounted to the most maddening start of his young season.
Just about everything that could go wrong did. Feldman had his day against Cashner, recording just his second career hit and first of the year. He also limited the Padres to three hits (including two solo homers), a night after San Diego rallied for a season-best 17. At one point, Feldman struck out six consecutive batters, and he finished with a career-best 12 while throwing his first complete game.
"It's something I've been wanting to do for a while," Feldman said about getting a complete game. "It always seemed like my pitch count got up or I got taken out before that could happen. I think originally the plan was for me to throw eight. I went back and asked skip if I could get a crack at a [complete game]. I'm thankful he let me go back out there to try to get it and didn't take me out after I gave up that home run to [Chase] Headley."
Headley's homer in the ninth cut the lead to 6-2, but the Padres long seemed out of it. The other bright spot was Jedd Gyorko's eighth-inning shot, the first of his career.
"I was glad to get it over with," Gyorko said. "Hopefully it doesn't take another 100 at-bats to get my next one."
However, as manager Bud Black said, the game got away from Cashner early and he never found a grasp.
The 26-year-old righty surrendered two walks and two singles in the first, including a two-out RBI hit to Starlin Castro after Rizzo beat out a double-play ball. Darwin Barney walked and scored on Feldman's double to make it 2-0 in the second.
Chicago tacked on two more against Cashner in the third with a single, a misplayed fielder's choice and a two-run Dioner Navarro double. Cashner also hit a batter and then made an errant pickoff attempt in the fifth that allowed Julio Borbon to move into scoring position. Borbon would score on a grounder to short, making it 5-0.
"Cash just wasn't on tonight," Black said. "You could tell right from the get-go that he couldn't get any momentum started. His pitches were in and out of the strike zone way too much. No consistency there. There were a couple at-bats where it looked as if he might find it, but he could never get in a groove from, really, I thought the first inning on."
It wasn't until the fifth, when Anthony Bass took over for Cashner, that the Cubs were retired in order. Bass gave up a single to Castro and an RBI double to Nate Schierholtz in the seventh to make it 6-0.
Although Feldman labored in the final two innings, he fanned Yonder Alonso to finish the game.
"He was as good as anybody I've seen all year," Headley said. "Both sides of the plate, cutting and sinking it, changing speeds, getting ahead in the strike zone. He was really good."
Joey Nowak is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @joeynowak.


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Sacramento, CA / ACCESSWIRE / April 4, 2014 / Dori Friend, along with Brad and Matt Callen have just released their highly anticipated, official, Amazing Selling Machine Review detailing exactly what the system is and does.
The Amazing Selling Machine system, by Matt Clark and Jason Katzenback, was released about 1 year ago and entirely sold out within only a few days.
ASM then went off the market for nearly 2 years, all the while their active members were secretly making 5-6 figures selling physical products on Amazon, using only the strategies taught in the Amazing Selling Machine.
While creating the official Amazing Selling Machine review, Brad Callen says, "I knew this program was legit when several of my college friends (from 10+ years ago) started posting on Facebook stating their new Amazon business was making them upwards of $5-$10,000 profit a month. And these are people that had no internet marketing or business background. It's very fun for me to see them put this program to good use."
Unfortunately, Matt Clark and Jason Katzenback aren't going to keep this product on the market forever. They're known for opening it up to the public for roughly 7 days and then pulling it from the market completely.
It's been said through the grapevine that this may be the last time they open the system up, and it may close permanently, shortly after it opens on April 17th.
Some of what is included in the Amazing Selling Machine system are the following:
1. An 8-Week Online Web Class with Over 70 Proven Lessons
2. 8 Weekly Group Coaching Calls
3. 7 Proprietary Software Tools for Growing this Business
4. Ticket to the 3-Day LIVE Hands-On Workshop Event (ONLY for ASM Members)
5. PRIVATE Access to the Super-Active ASM Member's Only Community
6. Access to the ASM Mentors, Experts Who Have Succeeded with this Business and Offer their Help to New ASM Members
To learn more about the Amazing Selling Machine program, you can read the official Amazing Selling Machine review on the website.
And for those that are interested in the ASM program, check out this Amazing Selling Machine Bonus.
About Brad Callen, Matt Callen, and Dori Friend
The Callen brothers, and Friend are full-time business owners. They run both software and traffic generation companies. If someone were to purchase the ASM program from Callen and Friend and claim their ASM bonus, they do receive compensation from the creators of the program. To find out more about them and their disclosures, terms of service, and policies, visit http://www.asmbigbonus.org


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A lawyer representing former Upper Crust workers this week filed an objection in US Bankruptcy Court to the sale of any of the pizza chain's stores to entities affiliated with founder Jordan Tobins.
Upper Crust sought bankruptcy protection in October, with $3.4 million in debts and owing $850,000 in back wages and damages to employees following a Labor Department investigation.
At an auction held last week, the high bidder for the assets of four former Upper Crust locations was UC Acquisition, an entity attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan alleges has ties to Tobins.
In the objection filed Wednesday, Liss-Riordan asserts that the court should not approve the sale of the stores — in the South End, Lexington, Wellesley, and Watertown — because Tobins's assets should be "preserved for satisfaction of his debts to the creditors," or his former workers, who are suing him in a class-action case filed against the chain. The Superior Court has barred Tobins from transferring any assets over $2,500, she noted.
In addition, Liss-Riordan argues that the court should deny any effort by Tobins to regain control of the restaurants because of his role "as the mastermind behind the scheme to pressure Upper Crust employees to pay back to the company their Department of Labor-ordered back wage payments."
Tobins also has been sued by his business partners for allegedly embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from the company.
A hearing on the objection is scheduled for Friday at Bankruptcy Court in Springfield.
A lawyer for UC Acquisition, Christopher J. Panos, insisted Tobins is not a part of the bid, and that the offer was made "in good faith." However, another executive involved in the proposed purchase acknowledged that Tobins may be engaged as a consultant or employee of UC Acquisition.
UC Acquisition Co. is owned by Ditmars Ltd., an investment fund managed by Quabbin Capital Inc. in Boston. Ditmars has had prior financial dealings with Tobins.
In an e-mailed statement in response to questions from the Globe, John Snow, managing director of Quabbin, said: "Tobins is not an investor in the funds managed by Quabbin. While UC Acquisition Co. intends to engage Tobins as a consultant or employee to benefit from his operating and marketing experience, it does not yet have an agreement with Tobins."
A lawyer for Tobins was not available for comment.
Panos, the attorney for UC Acquisition, said in a statement: "Ms. Liss-Riordan seems to imply in her opposition that UC Acquisition Co., LLC and Ditmars Ltd. are 'fronts' for Jordan Tobins. UC Acquisition Co. will put on evidence that will demonstrate that that is simply not true." He also said the company has fully disclosed its connections to the debtor.
Liss-Riordan said in an e-mail that she has made repeated efforts to reach Tobins through his lawyers but has been rebuffed. She said any assets under Tobins's control "should first go to paying back the workers at Upper Crust, before he starts getting involved in new businesses."
Tobins founded Upper Crust on Beacon Hill in 2001 but was placed on leave this year after being accused by co-owners of misusing company funds for personal expenses. Upper Crust filed for bankruptcy protection after years of financial and labor troubles. As the company expanded over the past decade, it relied on a steady flow of immigrant workers from a poor village in Brazil, the Globe reported in a 2010 investigation.
Upper Crust abruptly closed most of its restaurants in November, letting go about 140 employees.Beth Healy can be reached at email@example.com.


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Blog Features Final Look at Andrew Willgoos Turbine Laboratory
Kenneth R. Gosselin of the Hartford Courant featured the demolition of Pratt & Whitney's Andrew Willgoos Turbine Laboratory in an entry in his "Property Line" real estate blog. The post includes several historic photographs, as well as photos and videos of the ongoing demolition.
Pratt & Whitney built the Andrew Willgoos Turbine Laboratory - once the largest privately owned gas turbine laboratory in the world - to test experimental engines and components in simulated flight conditions. In the test cells at Willgoos, it was possible to simulate altitudes ranging from sea-level to more than 70,000 feet, and velocities up to three times the speed of sound.
The facility, named for Willgoos, Pratt & Whitney's first chief engineer, opened in 1950.


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It looks like I was pretty lucky because according to the section on Vital Records for Wisconsin, some marriage applications were issued as early as the 1820s in some counties, then in 1852 the state directed them to record births and deaths, but some towns ignored this request. Not until 1878 did the state get strict regarding adherence to the law. The online Wisconsin vital records index was extremely helpful, because it listed my ancestor, which in turn, prompted me to order it a copy for $15.
Within a few weeks I received the marriage record for 1841. This record was for my recently former "brick wall" person and although I had the marriage date, it is nice to have a uncertified copy.*


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ROCHELLE (WIFR) -- More local roads are expected to get improvements as Governor Quinn has announced an investment of nearly $5 million for construction projects in Lee, Ogle and Winnebago Counties.
"These projects will improve traffic flow and safety in northern Illinois, which benefits everyone," Governor Quinn said. "The projects will also employ a number of construction workers, which will drive local economies forward."
The projects will be managed by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Lee County
Work on Angling Road from S. Paw Paw Road to the LaSalle County line will be completed for $558,148 by Advanced Asphalt Company of Princeton, the lowest of six bidders. The work will include resurfacing and new shoulders.
Lee and Ogle Counties
Illinois Route 251 will be resurfaced for 13.6 miles in Lee and Ogle Counties from I-88 to Chicago Road for $3,214,449 by Rock Road Companies, Inc. of Janesville, Wisconsin, the lowest of five bidders.
Ogle County
Work on Pines Road from Ridge Road to 8th Street in Oregon will be completed for $469,572 by Rock Road Companies, Inc. of Janesville, WI, the lowest of five bidders. The work will include resurfacing, new shoulders and striping.
A bridge that carries Fox Lane Road over a branch of Buffalo Creek about 2.5 miles southwest of Polo will be replaced with an aluminum box culvert. The work will be done for $131,610 by O'Brien Civil Works, Inc. of Polo, the lowest of five bidders.
Winnebago County
A box culvert will be replaced that carries Illinois Route 75 over a drainage ditch one-third mile west of Winslow Road in Winnebago County. Martin & Company Excavating of Oregon was the lowest of nine bidders with a quote of $251,708.
The Interstate 39 southbound ramp over U.S. Route 20 in Rockford will be resurfaced, a distance of just over a mile, for $186,854 by William Charles Construction Company, LLC of Loves Park, the lowest of three bidders.
"Illinois' capital construction program helps communities by providing the resources needed to repair and improve our roads and bridges," State Senator Tim Bivins (R-Dixon) said. "These projects also help regional contractors and boost construction jobs."
The projects are part of Governor Quinn's $31 billion Illinois Jobs Now! program, which will support more than 439,000 jobs over six years. Illinois Jobs Now! is the largest construction program in Illinois history, and is one of the largest construction programs in the nation.


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Wednesday, November 09, 2005
On the subject of hate
But there have been times I've hated other schools almost as much: Sparty during the George Perles years, Notre Dame pretty much any year, especially when they beat us, and Iowa in the mid '80s, thanks to a run in with some cheerleaders in Ann Arbor. There might have even been a day when I hated Purdue.
My question is, what is your most hated school and why? Is it just the team that's had the most recent success against Michigan? Was it one particular game that caused the contempt? And is the opponent's success a prerequisite for hatred? I've had people say they don't hate tOSU as much as Sparty because they at least respect tOSU. Those people must never have been to Columbus. There are also those that cheer for tOSU every game except against Michigan, while cheering for Sparty to lose every week - they only hate tOSU during the last game of the season while they despise Sparty all year 'round.
Don't limit your answer to just the Big Ten. Are there schools from other conferences that you loathe? Why? And who's your least hated?
I'm sure Michigan would be a number of other fans' most hated school. There's no doubt we'd be tOSU's least liked, as well as Sparty's. Living in Chicago, I find it funny that the Illini fans hate Michigan and consider it a rivalry. We don't even have a rivalry with them in hoops.
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- The King said...
This should be fun.
I hate Notre Dame because of their elitist attitude and because every now and again, they actually earn it.
I hate Tennessee because Phil Fulmer is a fat sack of ass.
I hate UCLA because every year for 6 games their no nothing fans actually think they have a decent team put together.
I hate USC FANS because I live in Los Angeles and all day long I hear about their dynasty, the strength of the Pac-10 (Jigga what?!), and how priveleged they are. Yet when I asked my closest USC friend who started at QB before Carson Palmer, he didn't know. HE DIDN'T KNOW WHO THEIR STARTING QB WAS 7 YEARS AGO. How far can you go back in the Michigan QB Chain of Command? Further than Brian Greise, I'm sure. *This said I actually enjoy watching USC. They're too damn good not to.
I hate Ohio State.
I hate Cal because I grew up in Berkeley and, like all Pac-10 fans, those halfwits think they know something about college football, when in fact they base the entirety of their "knowledge" on ridiculously sheltered regional biases.
I hate Nebraska because the year we won the National Title, they claimed to have been #1 in some poll no one cares about. Though I have to say, recently hating Nebraska has started to feel like teasing a kid with Down's Syndrome.
I hate Purdue because have you ever been to West Lafayette? If you were to give America an enema, that's where you'd stick the hose.
I hate Washington because of 1991 and because of Roc Alexander.
That should cover it for now. I'm a pretty tolerant guy.
- November 10, 2005 12:07 PM
- The King said...
In the interest of balance, I have decided to also list teams that I root for despite not having a direct connection to them:
I like Fresno State because I was born in Fresno, my mother taught there, and because there's nothing funnier in the world than watching Fresno State smack a top team in the mouth. And also because Pat Hill's mustache is spectacular.
I like Boise State (but not when they play Fresno) because of their turf.
I like Idaho because they play their games in a field house smaller than Oosterbaan, and I think that's cute.
I like UAB because their QB weighs 400 pounds and because of a story that ESPN ran on the program a few years back. If you read it, you know the one.
I like South Carolina because my granddfather went there, and because I like Steve Spurrier. Sue me.
I like Colorado State because my best friend went to school there.
I like whatever small team is crashing the BCS party in any particular year, because I likee it when the BCS looks moronic. This year I happen to be a huge fan of South Florida.
- November 10, 2005 12:14 PM
- Yost said...
Good topic, Benny.
Until recently, I never really "hated" any school. Strong dislike, but no hate. I mean, I never really hated MSU. To me, they were always like your little brother who really wanted to join you in the "big boys" games and you humored him. Sometimes they annoy me (especially when they pull out one of their crazy wins -- see Timegate -- then act as if the entire balance of power in the Big 10 has shifted) but it never rises to "hate."
And ND, don't like them, but not the lather of hate for them. They more
But now, well...I absolutely despise tOSU. Like a DATELINE special, here is my story...
I've been going to the M/tOSU game -- home and away -- for many years. And there was a time (fading now in my memory) when I used to actually root for tOSU in all their games when they didn't play Michigan. Out of respect. And b/c I didn't want to beat up on some 6-4 Ohio State team. I wanted them undefeated when Michigan took them out behind the woodshed. But no more. And the reason is simple: their fans.
These people are, for lack of a classier word to describe unclassy people, complete and total a-holes. I was with Benny in Columbus last year and it stuns me that each trip there, the treatment of Michigan fans keeps getting worse. And I'm not talking about the booing us when they see our Michigan garb, I'm talking about incidents that make you actually fear for your safety.
And it's not just Michigan fans. Earlier this fall, Texas fans traveling to Columbus were treated w/ such abuse that tOSU president issued a public apology in one of the local Texas papers. It's that bad. I also had some UT friends who attended who said they were simply STUNNED by the level of vile, vulgar abuse. And again, not just from drunk frat guys but high school girls right up to senior citizens. It's systemic there. Part of the culture.
Thus, I now actually "hate" tOSU and more specifically, their fans.
I don't care if they're 0-10 when we play them, I still want to destory them.
- November 10, 2005 4:59 PM
- IC said...
Benny, excellent topic.
Loef, I agree with several of your points. Never has Phil Fulmer been more aptly described than by your characterization of him as, "a fat sack of ass." And Pat Hill's mustache is spectacular and is clearly deserving of its own post.
My hate list is topped by:
1) Sparty - I only have contempt for these unsportsmanlike brats. They change their helmets more often than an insecure adolescent girl changes hairstyles, deperately hoping to gain the acceptance and affection that will never come. Their coaches have included such world-class puds as Darryl Rogers, who demonstrated an impressive command of alliteration by calling us "arrogant asses in Ann Arbor", and George Perles, who brought glory to East Lansing by leading plucky Sparty to a 10-6 loss to Army in the 1985 Cherry Bowl.
There is one thing I like about Sparty Football (as opposed to Sparty Basketball, which I respect): they usually provide me with much-needed solace after a Michigan defeat by losing to a C-list team like Central or Rutgers or by crapping their pants and getting pounded by a Big Ten foe.
2) Northwestern - I used to like the Wildcats. They were harmless, wore purple, and always fought hard despite the certainty of a 63-0 asskicking.
Then they became good, even beating us a few times, but I still had no problem with them. However, for a few months in 1998, I worked for a Northwestern grad who couldn't have been a bigger bitch. She fancied herself a real NW fan; even had a little pennant in her office. Now, every time we beat Northwestern, I sing "The Victors", thrust my fist into the air, and shout, "Take that, Kathleen Ermitage!"
3) Texas A&M - I have no evidence to back this up, but I'm certain that over 80% of the fragging incidents in the U.S. Military are committed against officers who graduated from Texas A&M. And I'm guessing there are good reasons for that.
My like list includes:
1) UCLA - Growing up in the frigid Midwest, I admired the Bruins' sun-splashed light blue and gold unis and their gorgeous cheerleaders. This was a main reason I moved to LA for three years after graduating from Michigan. That and the fun protrayal of the Regal Beagle on "Three's Company."
2) Auburn - When I attended the Bill Frieder Basketball Camp in 1982, I played for Auburn in the 13-year-old division. We shocked favored Kentucky for the "SEC" title and I've been hollering "War Eagle!" ever since.
3) Wyoming - The guy on the bucking bronco and brown and yellow uniforms. What kind of person wouldn't cheer for the Cowboys?
- November 10, 2005 5:10 PM
- Yost said...
As for some schools we might not play that I openly dislike (sometimes boardering on hate):
* Any of the big 3 Florida schools -- Miami, FSU, UF. To me, they are all just one step away from permanent probation, the way they run the programs (especially Bowden, who short of murder, I think a play just sits out one series as "punishment"). UF may drop off this list now that UM is their coach. My dislike of UF goes back to Spurrier. Unlike Loef, I hate the guy. Think he's a pompous ass and loved seeing him fail miserably in the pros. Boy, when it comes down to it, my dislike of the Florida schools goes back a lot to coaching: Jimmy Johnson at Miami (allowing his team to arrive at the '87 Fiesta Bowl vs. PSU dressed like gangbangers), Spurrier and Bobby "It ain't a crime if he starts" Bowden.
* Ok, I hate Tennessee. Openly root against them every game. This goes back to Phil Fulmer a) crying that Woodson beat Peyton for Heisman then b) screwing us in Coach's Poll vote giving it to...
* Nebraska. Scott Frost is still a whiny little girl for begging for a share of the national title.
* Oklahoma (from B. Switzer days). Harder to hate them now w/ Stoops at the helm. But back when BS was there, they were thugs.
* 'SC - I agree w/ Loef down the line here
* Kansas State -- I have NO respect for the way Snyder has built this program, playing 3 junior high teams then having to only win one real game a season for it to be "successful." Nice to see this is now backfiring on him as he slips back to mediocrity.
* Used to be very neutral/almost like LSU until Saban was their coach
As for my like list:
* Oregon -- great fans, LOUD stadium (and you know how I feel about that) and treated us when we were up there great
* UCLA -- thought about going there way back when
* Colorado -- before Gary Barnett took over
- November 10, 2005 5:57 PM
- DanDierdorf said...
Don't hate da playah! Love da game. On any given Saturday my three favorite teams are MICH and whoever is playing MSU and ND. When MSU and ND play, I hope a natural diaster strikes the stadium. I HATE MSU and I HATE ND. I hate MSU because their fans are fu&*ing A-holes. I hate ND because all you here about is the scared ground. I went there last year, BFD!!! The place sucks!!! I greatly dislike OSU but have respect for the overall program. I love the rivalry. I HATE their fu&*ing fans. Not more then Yost who has been shot at, stabbed, had family members kidnapped. It's like that Mel Gibson movie when they take his kid everytime Yost takes a road trip. I use to hate the "U" but now I respect the program, still hate the playahs. Thing about the "U". They don't care. They will play on Wed, Thur, Fri at your house on Nat TV and always with a swagger. Sometimes I wish MICH had that swagger on the road.
- November 11, 2005 8:39 AM
- Yost said...
LOL, Dan. Yeah, I feel like Ned Beatty in DELIVERANCE when I'm in Columbus. If they played Hang On Sloopy w/ banjos, it would be complete.
- November 11, 2005 12:34 PM
- Ali Haji-Sheikh said...
osu--Yost summed it up, they are sub-human mutants. Sparty is too pathetic to hate (until we lose to them again). Short on time...better post next time.
- November 17, 2005 2:30 AM
To Michigan yankee faggs...learn to not be dirty and greasy. No one likes any of you. You are dirt heads.
LOL! That's awesome! Hey! I just read how you hate Tennessee and Charles Woodson got the retard prize. Man, where is he now? AAAAAAAAAnd where is Peyton? Hey! Remember when we kicked your A$$e$ in the bowl game! HAHAHAHA! No wonder!!! HAHAHA!!!!!!! Play a real team. SEC baby!!! The only reason all 6 SEC teams aren't #1 is b/c we beat eachother. No one else can come close!!
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A southwest Ohio police officer admitted Thursday that he deposited money meant to avoid bank reporting requirements in an purpoted marijuana-smuggling operation.
Bryon Roos pleaded guilty to one count of structuring financial transactions to evade federal reporting requirements. Roos had pleaded not guilty in August to charges of money laundering, illegally structuring financial transactions, and conspiring to bring hundreds of pounds of marijuana to southern Ohio from Texas.
Roos was indicted with 10 other men, some of whom also have pleaded guilty or have agreed to plead guilty.
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One of our family's favorite ways of enjoying outdoor holiday decorations over the years has been to visit the annual ZooLights display at the Phoenix Zoo. We have taken many out of town guests to ZooLights and have seen immense changes as it has grown. Visiting the zoo at night has also been a great way to see some of the nocturnal animals when they are more active.
The constantly changing colored ball over the lake is a new addition since our last visit to ZooLights.
Every few minutes a new piece of holiday music is played and the lights in this avenue of trees change in time to the music. It attracts quite a crowd.
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Oh so beautiful Michelle! I love lights, I would be happy to go with you and pretend to be one of the kids!ReplyDelete
Well, Michelle I'm glad you had fun and your pictures are beautiful. Won't it be funny if the kids said they wished they had gone?ReplyDelete
Barbara, Youngest Child went last night with a friend. Said it just wasn't the same...ReplyDelete
Cheryl, I think it would be fun if we both went and pretended to be kids!
I'm a big kid about lights and Christmas! Your pictures are just gorgeous, I wish I could see it.ReplyDelete
This is something I would definitely want to go see. I cannot resist a light display.ReplyDelete
Superb photos - I love the ball on the lake. JoReplyDelete
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According to Dawn Hergott, administrator for the district, she has received a lot of feedback from people saying they would like to see a market in the county. She said if enough local farmers express interest, then the district would like to begin the market sometime next year.
"We're in the planning stages," she said. "If people are interested, they can get a hold of us."
Hergott said the district has a 1 1/2-acre piece of property on East City Limits Road which it would use for the market. She said she came up with the idea after John Cummings, an Extension educator for Arenac County's Michigan State University Extension site, talked to her about starting a community garden.
"We thought a farmers market would be good as well," she said.
As far as what type of items would be sold at the market, she said the main focus would be anything that local growers produce, such as fruits and vegetables, or anything Michigan-based. She said while a couple of larger stores in the community have farmers markets, there is nothing around for the small farmers.
Hergott said she intends to bring her plan before the Arenac County Board of Commissioners.
"We probably will go with them to let them know," she said. "I'm sure we will take our idea to them."
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"If we have some interest, we can get that going," she said. "Hopefully, the community will come out."
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I've been using the 1D X for a month and a half now... My last was 1D IV.The cropped sensor, being smaller, might be sharper all around. I don't know. I am also seeing more distortion, vignetting and blur on the edges. Something i never got on a 1.3 crop sensor...I am getting the 24-70 F2.8L II tomorrow from Adorama.
I agree that you need to make sure you have AFMA set for your lens. I would also recommend learning a new way to focus your shots since the 1DX has a ton of settings when it comes to auto focus and using one shot is probably not the best in many situations. I used to use one shot quite a bit, but I almost never use it now and the 1DX rewards me with about a 98% hit rate even with some very difficult shots at 85 f/1.2 or 200 f/2. That hit rate is after approximately 100K shots on my 1DX. Yes, I shoot quite a bit too.These videos might help understand the complex auto focus system on the 1DX. I am still trying to learn what settings are best for each type of situation. Get it right and you should get killer sharp images.http://learn.usa.canon.com/galleries/galleries/tutorials/eos_1dx_tutorials.shtmlIf you use a tool like FoCal then you can test auto focus consistency which should help you understand what focus points are more consistent and if your lens is working properly.
AFMA By which I mean, have you done an autofocus microadjustment on your lens?I can say that the AF on my 1D X is bang on. Ok, I don't have a 24-70. But I have 10 AF lenses, all of which nail focus on nearly every shot, even at f/1.2. Most of them have some amount of AFMA applied, in some cases 4 or more units (1 unit is 1/8 the depth of focus for the lens at max aperture, so a 4-unit adjustment means off by 50% of the depth of focus, on average).
Agreed with everyone else. I was experiencing similar issues with my 1DX and decided to use FoCal on all of my lenses to ensure that wasn't the problem (or at least A problem). Doing this helped tremendously, even more so with my third party lenses than Canon glass. Here's a few shots from a 5K this past weekend via 1DX and 70-200 2.8 II, most of them were keepers in regards to focus. The second shot was also in a forest overhang so it was quite dark in the original RAW file:https://d268z752dz6xrf.cloudfront.net/memberdata/21820/1024x1024_wm_40_east_25_1_2182013475578442298_1465178488.jpghttps://d268z752dz6xrf.cloudfront.net/memberdata/21820/1024x1024_wm_40_east_25_1_2182013474182404925_1080329962.jpgLike others mentioned, I too am also trying to get a firmer grasp on all of the AF capabilities...There are so many options. I used AF Scenario 3 with AI Servo for the above, if recall correctly.
Huhhm, 24-70.I do have an issue when the lens focusses on a far away object, close by is fine.I read an article about field curvature , see :http://www.photozone.de/canon_eos_ff/528-canon2470f28ff?start=1Now that I know about it, I notice it almost always when making landscape. Manually focussing on "hyperfocal distance" solves this problem. Bought a TS-24 for landscape.Anyway, in day to day life , I do not have a problem with 1DX 24-70 L (mark 1). It is spot on apart from the phenoma described above.The first 24-70 where notorious as there were many bad ones among them?
So far I've been getting the best results yet from any body for one shot mode AF from my 5D3 (similar to 1DX AF). I haven't done much model type stuff yet though so even for one shot, my results are still tentative though.I did see a few weird things during AI Servo which I am not sure about yet though. I have tested that in real world usage even less yet.


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WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (AP) -- Authorities in central Wisconsin say a man accidentally shot and critically injured his 25-year-old son while the father was clearing his weapon at a rifle range.
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When I was about 14 I helped my best friend paint her bedroom a brilliant fuchia color. I was covered, clothing and body, in this red paint. I walked the two blocks home and when my mother saw me she flipped out because, "What if someone saw you walking home like that and thought you'd been in an accident?!!!?!"
It was roll on deodorant.
Quote from: veraobsession on November 27, 2008, 04:35:15 AMIt was roll on deodorant.Ewww! Had it been in someone's armpit??
Along the carrot and apricot vein......WARNING: This story is GROSS and FUNNY. Put all drinking materials to the side, no food while the flight is in the air, all tray tables in the upright position.Ready? Here we go.....We had a customer at the pharmacy who would make huge pots of collard greens and bring them to us at the start of collard season. They were homegrown, they were fabulous and, for those of us who were collard-naive (as in, not raised on them), they are an explosive natural laxative.And there was only one bathroom in the store.So we got smart one week that she made them. We were going to take Immodium BEFORE eating the collards.Oh my lordy, was this the worst idea we ever had.There is no gas pain on earth like the pain of gas in a slowed-down gut. We were literally writhing in agony by the time the shift ended. Have you ever had to get out of your clothes to save yourself from the bloat only to discover that you SKIN was too tight? Oh yeah.....I was in PAIN. Horrific, deadly AWFUL pain. I was begging to pass a little gas, just a little, just enough to keep from EXPLODING. It was hellish....finally, after about 48 hours of gut busting pain, the Immodium wore off and I was free. After a day I was finally back to normal.I finally got immune to the collard backfire but I swear I will NEVER use antidiarrheals as a preemptive strike again.EVER.
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Quote from: AdakAK on August 12, 2010, 12:44:28 PMOr this one... http://www.ice-cream-recipes.com/ice_cream_sundae_best.htmWhat! Gold Leaf? Caviar? Give me the vanilla ice cream, the fancy pants chocolate, and you can keep the rest of that outrageous sundae! Ok, maybe I'll try the gold dragets, but only because I don't want to admit that I don't know what they are
Or this one... http://www.ice-cream-recipes.com/ice_cream_sundae_best.htm
Wasn't it President Zachary Taylor who supposedly died from eating cherries and drinking milk? I know my father cautioned me about that as a child; I was never, never to combine the two.
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Richard E. Johnson, 81, of 7 Brennan Ave., Mt. Jewett, formerly of Castle Shannon, died early Tuesday morning, Jan. 24, 2012 at The Lutheran Home at Kane, where he resided.He was born Aug. 25, 1930 in Jamestown, N.Y. and was raised in Lamont, son of Victor E. and Hazel M. Nearing Johnson. On Oct. 19, 1974 in Kane, he married the former Vera E. "Midge" Laughlin, who survives.After serving in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, Mr. Johnson had worked at Warren State Hospital, then for the state welfare office in McKean County. He later worked in quality control for the Dept. of Public Welfare in Pittsburgh, then was C.F.O. of Marian Manor Nursing Home in Greentree, retiring in 1999.He was a member and Eucharistic Minister at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Castle Shannon, where he also belonged to the American Legion #0490. He also was a member of the Mendelssohn Choir in Pittsburgh for several years, sang in the Kane Men's Choir, and was a member of the BPO Elks #329 in Kane.He is survived, in addition to his wife, by many cousins.Friends may call at the Ronald McDonald II Funeral Home, Inc. in Kane on Thursday afternoon from 2-4 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday at St. Callistus Catholic Church in Kane with Father Philip Pinczewski, pastor, as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Kane.Memorial contributions may be made to The Lutheran Home at Kane, 100 High Point Drive, Kane, PA 16735, or to St. Callistus Catholic Church, 342 Chase Street, Kane.Online condolences may be expressed at www.ronaldmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.


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What could make my engine burst seals?
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Posted 21 July 2005 - 04:22 AM
If its a factory one, dont trust it.
What oil do you use?
Posted 21 July 2005 - 04:28 AM
As for the high oil pressure, the only thing I can think of is a faulty pressure relief valve in the oil pump. Either the spring is of a way high spring rate, or there's something keeping the valve seated, IE: gunk, dirt.
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I would expect the pressure relief valve to show its effects at startup where the pressure is more likely to exceed its relief value, rather than once the oil has warmed. The pressure should drop naturally as the oil temp goes up and the viscosity decreases.
If it does not go down when fully warm, the pressure relief isnt working. For ease of your repair, I would hope its a bad guage read (stuck reading cold pumps pressure? A friends loyale wagon did this.)
The dash gauge, like all dash gauges can be somewhat inaccurate. The sender unit can give some truly odd values, especially if damaged.
Mine shows 75 PSI at idle while cold. The first time I saw this reading (the car was new to me) I cleaned and reinstalled the pressure relief valve, but it made no difference.
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Posted 21 July 2005 - 08:44 PM
Are you sure you're using the correct oil viscosity?
Most likely, id say your pressure sender is bung, you should temporarily install a mechanical gauge and see how that reads.
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