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Red Sox agree to terms with Dempster
The Red Sox have their pitcher.
Just a couple of hours after Ben Cherington said the Sox "were engaged" with a free-agent pitcher and after our report this morning that a deal was close, we've been able to confirm a FoxSports.com report that the Sox have agreed to terms with veteran Ryan Dempster on a 2-year, $26.5 million deal.
The deal is pending a physical.
Two general managers had told me this morning that they thought the Red Sox would land Dempster and were willing to go a third year either through an option or straight deal. All indications are they didn't have to go to a third year. Dempster had turned the Red Sox down on a 2-year, $25 million deal last week.
Now comes the issue of how will Dempster do in the American League?
The feeling is Dempster will have more problems against good American League lineups.
"The Red Sox are aware of this, and will certainly try to manage who he pitches against if possible," one National League general manager said.
The Sox needed someone who could give them between 180 and 200 innings and Dempster fits that.
Sox general manager Ben Cherington said at a press conference today to announce Shane Victorino's signing, "Were engaged on a pitcher, but thats all I can say at this point. Were still working on a number of things."
Cherington added, "We feel were further ahead than we were when we left Nashville. Were talking to free agents and working through some trade options. Were not ready to comment on any specific player or trade scenario. Were working on a number of things. Well see where it leads us."
Asked about obtaining a pitcher who can throw 200 innings, Cherington said, "We struggled in that area for different reasons. One of the things weve been lacking is reliability and someone who can be a reliable and durable part of the rotation. That is something that weve focused on this offseason and havent executed anything yet. Hopefully we can do that. We feel like we need to go into 2013 with more starting pitching depth we have right now. Hopefully well be able to add somebody."


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Around the League - Playoff Edition - Wk 2
Jason Gregor
April 29 2010 09:06AM
The NHL might not be on par with the NBA, NFL or MLB on a global scale, but any astute sports fan will realize that the NHL playoffs are the most dramatic, electrifying and utterly exciting.
Baseball and football can't match the type of upsets we continually see in hockey, because they never have the 16th ranked team playing the first place team. The NBA rarely sees these types of upsets because they've only recently gone to best of seven in the first round. Only the 2007 Golden State Warriors (8th seed) have upset the top seed (Dallas Mavericks) in a seven game series.
The NHL has seen this movie countless times, and it never gets old.
I went to J.H Picard High School, and suffice to say I had to deal with many Habs fans. I despised the Habs, mostly because my buddy Benny loved them, and because I couldn't stand Patrick Roy. 1986 and 1993 were the two longest springs of my life. Benny wasn't a diehard fan, who could name every player, but he was staunchly loyal to the Canadiens and made it known every day in school how great those Cup runs were.
I still can't stand the Habs, but watching them become the first 8th seed to rally from a 3-1 deficit to win a series was highly entertaining. I, like everyone, didn't give the Habs a chance at the start of the series, and going into game seven I, like most, were certain their bubble would burst.
As I watched the final seconds tick down I wondered where this series would rank in terms of biggest upsets of all time.
There were a few obvious ones that came to mind. The Oilers stunning the Wings in 2006, or the Sharks winning their first ever series led by Arturs Irbe and his horrible helmet/mask combination over the same Wings in 1994.
Do you remember the 1993 Islanders ending the Penguins quest for three straight Cups when David Volek scored in OT of game seven? I still remember his awful helmet, and I know it was in the 2nd round, but the Pens were stacked.
How about the Miracle on Manchester in 1982? When the Kings won the series 3-2, but more importantly, won game five 6-5 in OT, after trailing 5-0 early in the second period.
Or when the young Oilers led by Andy Moog and Wayne Gretzky swept the storied Montreal Canadiens three games straight in 1981. The Oilers were the 14th seed and Montreal was seeded 3rd heading into the postseason.
Some would suggest the Canadiens upset of the vaunted Bruins in 1971 was huge, but the Canadiens had 97 points that year. The Bruins finished with 118 and were clearly favoured, but for my money that isn't in the same category as the aforementioned series.
Of course there have been others. The Sharks were seeded first last year only to lose to Anaheim in the first round.
In 2000, the Sharks were eighth when they faced The Human Rake and the Blues who finished 27 points ahead of them, but the Sharks won in seven games when Steve Shields stood on his head in goal.
You could pick through a myriad of upsets involving the seven seed. Since 1994, when the NHL went to the current playoff system, the seventh seed has won 15 of the 32 series including the Flyers this season.
1994: Both seven seeds won. The Capitals defeated the Penguins in six, while the Canucks downed he Flames in seven.
1995: The Sharks defeated the 2nd ranked Flames in seven.
1996: No upsets.
1997: Oilers defeated the Stars in seven.
1998: Edmonton surprised Colorado in seven, while the Canadiens downed the Penguins in six.
1999: The seventh seeded Sabres swept Ottawa four straight to start their surprising run to the Cup.
2000: Pittsburgh stunned Washington in five games.
2001: Toronto swept the Senators and the Kings upset the Wings in six. (Getting swept as a number two seed twice in three years must have really hurt Senators' fans.)
2002: Ottawa gets some redemption routing Philly in five games.
2003: Anaheim shocks Detroit in four starting their improbable trek to the Cup.
2004: Montreal continues to own the Bruins winning in seven games.
2005: No season
2006: Colorado spanks Dallas in five.
2007: No upsets
2008: No upsets
2009: No upsets
2010: Flyers dominate the Devils in five.
The Canadiens finished 33 points back of the Canadiens, which is the biggest gap since the LA Kings and their 46-point deficit shocked the Oilers in 1982, and when you couple the 33-point difference and coming back to win in seven after trailing three games to one, the Canadiens win has to be considered one of the greatest of all time.
Do you have any other memorable upsets?
As we come to the end of the first round of the NHL playoffs, we also need to take a moment the salute the Ice Women that are no longer with us. As they hang up their toe picks, shovels, mid-drift bearing shirts and t-shirt slings for the season, we feature the blondes, brunettes, toned and tanned from those teams that won't be moving to the 2nd round.
Say hello to Ashlyn a rookie from Nashville, Sara the beach babe from LA and Liz who cheered the Coyotes all the way to game seven. Cheer on ladies and we patiently await your return next season!
- I wonder if those who think Ovechkin is a better player than Crosby still think that? Crosby was in on 14 of the 24 Penguin's goals. Ovechkin was in on ten of 22, but didn't do much in games six and seven when it mattered most.
- I have no idea why I will even submit my picks for the second round after going an embarrassing 3-5 in the first round. Although I doubt many of you had the Habs, Bruins and Flyers moving on. At least my pick of the Sharks to win the Cup is still alive.
- I'll take the Pens in six and the Flyers in six. The Bruins will get a huge boost with Savard coming back, but the Flyers are playing exceptional team defence right now. I said I should have picked the Flyers in the first round and didn't and with three injuries, Gagne, Laperriere and Carter I should go with the Bruins, but I won't. The Pens have experience in the playoffs, and their big guns, Crosby and Malkin will produce where Washington's didn't.
- The best series should be the Hawks and Canucks. The Canucks want payback from last year, while the Hawks are out to prove they're a legitimate threat to win the Cup. I'll take Kane and his Mullet in six games. (More on this series later) The Sharks should be more relaxed, and while the Wings have more experience and players who deliver in the clutch, I'll take the Sharks in seven. We probably won't see a Joe Thornton sighting, but Patrick Marleau will make an appearance this round.
- How long before the league renames the Hart Trophy the Wayne Gretzky Trophy?
- All is quiet on the Flames front regarding any changes, which means we'll probably see a major one. Just a hunch but if someone goes, I bet it is Brent Sutter not Darryl.
- The more I think about it the more I like Drew Doughty to the Norris, and he might own it for the next seven years. Outside of Duncan Keith do you see any D-man challenging him over the next few seasons?
- I wonder how many sleepness nights Darrly Sutter has had watching Mike Cammalleri become the offensive leader of the Canadiens? When he traded for Olli Jokinen in 2009 he basically said goodbye to the dyslexic squid. Ouch.
- Tyler Seguin was named OHL player of the year, but that shouldn't sway the scout's decision, just like they shouldn't be swayed if Taylor Hall makes it to the Memorial Cup. I said shouldn't, but that doesn't mean they won't be. Their job is to project which one will be better in the NHL, not who is the best right now.
- Cassie Campbell should stop tweeting.
- Worst decision in a long time goes to the City of Vancouver, Mayor Mike Robertson and the Vancouver Canucks for declaring Tuesday April 27th CANUCKS DAY. What the hell were they thinking? They won one round. Talk about a premature celebration. What happens if they beat Chicago, will it be Canucks Day round two? I know they have never won the Stanley Cup, but they've made it to the finals twice, at least act like you've won a series before.
- JW, is it an election year in BC? Is Robertson trying to drum up some votes?
April 29 2010, 09:11AM
Hellooooooo Ashlyn.
April 29 2010, 09:16AM
2 things:
1) Dont you sass-talk Arturs Irbe. That dude stuffed his own goalie pads! That's hardcore.
2) Cassie Campbell should not be involved in professional men's hockey on any level. She is a blight on all matters NHL.
Great stuff as usual, but I'm really looking forward to your show today. You do an incredible job of getting people to talk about their hardships, but in a way that is comfortable. My wife tuned in last year, and is one of your biggest fans now.
Also, Crosby over Ovechkin it isn't close. I don't know much on Seguin or Hall, but I'm leaning towards Seguin more and more because he is a centre. We win either way I think.
I agree Jason, I too hate the Habs and usually cheer against them, but it's always nice seeing an upset like that last night. Beware the good teams who had disappointing regular seasons. IE: Boston, Philly. I thought Gomez had a great game last night. Reminded me of Peca in 2006. Everyone was disappointed in his regular season performance, but come the playoffs, guys like that show up.
Not that anyone cares, but here are my predictions for round 2:
West: SJ and Chicago
East: Boston and Pittsburg
Pitt and Chicago play for the Cup.
~Has nothing to do with my playoff draft.~
April 29 2010, 09:35AM
I think more women should wear hockey jerseys like dresses. That's a pretty hot look - even with a Phoenix jersey.
2 things:
1) Dont you sass-talk Arturs Irbe. That dude stuffed his own goalie pads! That's hardcore.
2) Cassie Campbell should not be involved in professional men's hockey on any level. She is a blight on all matters NHL.
Hey Arch,
Can I ask a question? Why no love for Cassie Campbell? I've only watched her a few times, and she's not as insightful as Ray Ferraro, but I didn't mind her at all when she's on CBC... Maybe it's b/c I am also female, but I like the fact that they have a female on the broadcast team instead of it being a boys club. I'm not challenging you b/c you have obviously seen her more that I have, I just don't get the hate...
April 29 2010, 09:51AM
No worries, it's just my opinion. It seems to me that more often than not she rails against physicality/violence in the game of hockey to the point where if the game was played her way there wouldnt even be body checking (a la women's hockey). It's just a pet peeve of mine when I hear her make a comment about how cheap/dirty hit X was when she never played in a league that allowed NHL style hitting. She rubbed me the wrong way early in her broadcasting career and now I'm probably too biased to judge her fairly.
Her, Glenn Healey, and Al Strachan make up my hockey broadcasting Bizzarro land dream team from hell.
She's also anti-Icegirl. What kind of monster is anti-Icegirl?
Cassie Campbell should stop tweeting.
The Habs game last night is kinda starting to remind me of our run in 06. THe coaching staff coming up with a plan, the players buying into the plan & riding a hot goalie. 180 blocked shots is ridiculous. I guess we need to wait & see what sort of game plan they come up with for Pittsburgh.
Guys like Dom Moore, Gill, Gorges & Lapierre are stepping up pretty big. Ask Shawn Horcoff what a good play-off run can do for you Max Lapierre.
@Matt Henderson
LOL! I'm even for the Ice Girls! Gregor can sure pick 'em!
I get that...I play womens hockey and hate the fact there is no hitting! I think I would be a way more effective player if I could hit those b*tches! LOL!
I agree that she shouldn't be commenting on stuff she has no experience on (i.e. Hitting), I mean it would be easy for her to dodge those questions...I guess it is almost the same as someone like Kelly Hrudey commenting on hitting, but he always qualifies his comments with something like, "I was a goalie so obviously I never experienced anything like this in my career, but in my opinion..." So I can totally see how that would rub you, as well as alot of people, the wrong way! Thanks for answering!!
I think the sportsnet guys are pretty bad...I think if I were to add to your list, Doug Maclean would definitely be on there!
April 29 2010, 10:07AM
I almost put Doug Maclean on the list too! LOL
Just a Few things: First, Ashlyn.....DAMN!!!!
Second, Cassie Campbell should not be doing hockey, I will say this, she does have a deeper voice than Peter Loubardias, maybe she could do Flames games for Sportsnet because that guy SUCKS!!!!
And lastly, As for Playoff pools, I have 4 Sharks, 3 Penguins, and 3 Flyers. My pick was a Pittsburgh and San Jose final.
The entire sportsnet cast is atracious. Taylor is the worst - they should send him packing and boot him out the door all while wearing Sergio Memmesso's number 27 jersey...
They are so biased it is a little embarassing.
Also, even though I was cheering for Van last round (only for the playoff pool) I thought Hughson was incredibly biased as well to Vancouver. He is the best in the game, but he really has to call it down the middle.
Went 6 for 8 lst round, so 1 and 3 seems about right for the second:
Pitt in 5 Phili in 6 Det in 6 Chi in 7
EDIT: Agreed Loubardias is the worst. Ever. Ever.
April 29 2010, 10:43AM
@ Jason Gregor:
No, that's just how they roll down in Vancouver.
This is the same franchise that retired a jersey with the number seven on it to represent just how awesome their fans have been and named their goalie captain.
It's a weird town.
April 29 2010, 10:46AM
Jason Gregor wrote:
All is quiet on the Flames front regarding any changes, which means we'll probably see a major one. Just a hunch but if someone goes, I bet it is Brent Sutter not Darryl.
I suspect you're right on this, but if Flames ownership let's Darryl hire a fifth coach under his watch as G.M. that's going to say bad things about the decision making up top.
April 29 2010, 10:58AM
My prediction: the Habs ride the momentum of their first round upset all the way to the stanley cup final, only to have Marc Andre Bergeron take out Halak's knee and they lose in game 7.
too soon?
April 29 2010, 11:00AM
Early this week I like it. WSH had a nice brunette last night, I wonder what she is up to now?
April 29 2010, 11:14AM
2 things:
1) Dont you sass-talk Arturs Irbe. That dude stuffed his own goalie pads! That's hardcore.
2) Cassie Campbell should not be involved in professional men's hockey on any level. She is a blight on all matters NHL.
I've mentioned this before on Twitter, but to me Cassie Campbell is beginning to look more like Anne Murray as time goes by.
I don't know what to make of that.
So how doomed are all of us ON playoff pool suckers* that loaded up on Washington players?
*Loser status assured
@Nick Dynasty
No, it's good! MAB even scored last night from his knees. Sweet upset, Halak reprising his Olympic form and stoning the Russians again.
Andrew Ladd was the steam-Roli-er and is playing pisscutter hockey for the Hawks.
Montreal rioted when they won in 93.
Vancouver rioted when they lost in 94.
Montreal has it all over VanCity.
I actually think this will be the best second round ever. The West has 2 great series, and Boston/Philly should be like the 70's again. Unbelievable how Washington blew it.
@Senator Theo
If Cassie ever starts into "Snowbird", "Cotton Jenny" or "a love song" that might be the day I need to purchase a new TV, cause the old one has a hole in it.
So how doomed are all of us ON playoff pool suckers* that loaded up on Washington players?
*Loser status assured
38th place for me.
April 29 2010, 11:36AM
@David S
I was doing pretty well, but my head was cheering for Washington even though my heart was with Montreal
That Lindsay Lohan Death Watch Society is doing pretty terrible. I can only imagine that's why Wanye hasnt been around so much
April 29 2010, 11:36AM
Haha - props.
Dyslexic squid! I get it!
Funny stuff.
Now we know where NHL players go when they are eliminated from the playoffs.
I've always been a OV > Crosby guy but gotta admit, that greater-than sign may be pointing the other direction now.
April 29 2010, 12:11PM
Now we know where NHL players go when they are eliminated from the playoffs.
Also, makes me lean more towards Seguin. Centers just have the opportunity to control the game that much more. Hard to win without a good one. Though Backstrom is pretty good...so...I guess what do I know? TEAM SEGall.
Now we know where NHL players go when they are eliminated from the playoffs.
Frickin Hilarious!!!
Wasn't there a parade or something when the Oil won round 2 against the Sharks in 06?
April 29 2010, 01:04PM
For anyone interested, there are some new articles on Taylor vs Tyler, Eberle, and Jagr over at The Journal's site.
Apparently the Oilers' scouting staff is 6-5 in favour of Hall but it flops constantly.
Wasn't there a parade or something when the Oil won round 2 against the Sharks in 06?
Heh. Yeah, something like that...
Paddy Wagons were the parade floats and instead of fireworks there were flashbangs and taser celebrations. Aaah the rhythmic music of riot shield drumming - I remember it like it was yesterday.
Ahh that Arturs Irbe's headgear, used to mock my younger brother, calling him Irby when he let a weak one in during ball hockey tilts in the 90s (he hated that helmet-mask).
I hated Montreal with a passion (this comming from half french-Canadian), used to be a Flyer fan until that 81 series, turned to the Oilers because they beat those despised habitants and Moog was great in that series. I have softened on the Habs since.
Wasn't there a parade or something when the Oil won round 2 against the Sharks in 06?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't there a parade on the red mile after every playoff game the flames won.
I guess when there is so few, you need to celebrate. ;)
I don't know if Philly is going to win against Boston. Philly is really banged up and Boston is getting injured players back. Boston's 1-2 goalie tandom owns a hot (potentially streaky) Boucher. Boston in 6
I love OV and the Caps - they play damn exciting hockey. But you can only come down the wing, cut to center and take a wrist shot so many times before a team figures out how stop it. The entire Caps team played like Patrick O'Sullivan - shot without any regard to what's happening in front of them. I think Crosby is going to rip up Montreal's defensive system: He is just so creative. Pens in 5
San Jose/ Detroit is a toss up skill wise, so you gotta pick a team of winners, not a team of losers. Detroit in 6
I was dreaming of a Chicago/Van rematch since last year. Chicago is a lot deeper on paper, but after watching Van's 3rd line plus Edler, Erhoff and Sammeulson (sp?) pick up their games in the first round, it's super hard to call. I think Buff ruining Bobby Lou's game is going to be the edge. Hawks in 7
My favorite Playoff Tweeters are DownGoesBrown and JeffMarek. They are both pretty funny.
April 29 2010, 01:51PM
I'm digging a bit here, I'll admit, but I bet .20 cents the Canucks defeat the Hawks.
April 29 2010, 03:35PM
Heh. Yeah, something like that...
Paddy Wagons were the parade floats and instead of fireworks there were flashbangs and taser celebrations. Aaah the rhythmic music of riot shield drumming - I remember it like it was yesterday.
Ah yes good times those were!
Don't forget the subtle sewer spray to refresh all the parade participants! Or was that back in the 80s?
All the riots blend into one after awhile!
Worst decision in a long time goes to the City of Vancouver, Mayor Mike Robertson and the Vancouver Canucks for declaring Tuesday April 27th CANUCKS DAY. Followed by second worst decision to retire Trevor Linden's Jersey...isn't that like the Oilers retiring Kelly Buchberger's?
April 29 2010, 05:17PM
What is surprising about the Vancouver Canucks jumping the gun?? If you went according to what their delusional fans think, they would have won 10 Cups by now.
Hawks in 6!
Minor point, but in the Miracle on Manchester, the Kings were trailing 5-0 into the 3rd period, scoring all 5 of their goals in the 3rd (including the immortal Steve Bozek with 5 seconds left) before winning in OT. I was a fan of the Kings then (along with the Flames - you're allowed to be a sports bigamist when you're 13!) and hated the Oilers, so I remember well. Plus the rest of my family loved the Oilers and my Dad was so pissed at me after this game, calling Marcel Dionne a "dink". Hard to forget that one. I think that's still the greatest upset in NHL history (the game and the series, even if it was only 5 games).
April 30 2010, 01:24AM
Hey Jason, correction, I said the Habs would edge the Capitals in my hockey Pool. Yes, I am an Oiler fan but: a) I hate Ovechkin and b) I usually cheer for the underdog.
Canucks - Candiens final. Book it.
@Matt Henderson
I'm not defending Cassie Campbell, but I'm against ice girls. I think they're gimicky and objectifying.
April 30 2010, 07:37AM
I still like Ovie better. I'm also sure I'm not alone.
May 05 2010, 09:54PM
I am sick and tired of watching Canadian teams get `shafted` by the referees. Who`s paying these guys?


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Will you vote in the primaries tomorrow?
Pat Buchanan says that the President should jail the Pastor if he does not stop the burning of the Quran. Do you agree?
Does Howie deserve a brand new 2011 Cadillac SRX on the arm?
Do you miss George Bush?
Do you believe Deval Patrick when he says he will abide by the will of the people?
Do you have a favorable or unfavorable view of labor unions?
The President says the economy is moving in the right direction. Do you agree with him?
Which song do you prefer for the Hurricane Earl theme song?
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This old school B list mostly movie actor once hit on his actress daughter-in-law during the very brief time she was his daughter-in-law
. He might have had better luck if his wife had not been around.
Old school means what here 80s?ReplyCancel
George hamiltonReplyCancel
Fernando Lamas on Shauna Sand?ReplyCancel
Uh….wasn't Fernando. George Hamilton is beginning to sound good.ReplyCancel
Sometimes old school means anything pre-21st century. Sometimes it means 1940s. You never know who's writing on any given day.
Just to be safe, assume the range we're talking about is 1937-1999.
too vagueReplyCancel
btw, I know George Hamilton's wrong cuz he was only married in the 70's to Alana Stewart but I soooo think he hit on Ashley's wives: Angie Everheart & Shannon DohertyReplyCancel
Except for the brief part, I want to say Kirk Douglas & CZJ.ReplyCancel
Martin sheen-though prob A
Charlie sheen
Donna peele
If its George Hamilton his son was married to Shanben Doherty for less than a year. Beginning to sound very very good @rolo.ReplyCancel
The Hamilton timeframe (with his partner) fits Angie Evergart not Shannen Doherty.ReplyCancel
I consider Fairbanks A.ReplyCancel
Except George Hamilton divorced Alana Stewart in the 70s and never married againReplyCancel
He glad a partner until 2000… Not a marriage, or spouseReplyCancel
Enty has been wrong a lot today Tricia…maybe he fact checked (hahah) this wrong too.ReplyCancel
James Brolin hitting on Minnie Driver? But I don't think Minnie married Josh. (?)ReplyCancel
And James Brolin is either mostly or only TV.
Feeling peter lawford and son Christopher lawford…
Seeing if it fits
@Sandy -that's why I corrected myself w/ George unless Enty is using his Rick Fox-Eliza D definition of marriage.As I wrote I think George sooo did hit on Angie (& prob. Shannon) regardless of this blindReplyCancel
@sandy..I know…my head spinning and not in a "had to ouch fin last night way..lolReplyCancel
If nets being lazy,,.hamilton a great guess
Also if lazy…my guess, it isn't perfect is
Eddie Fischer /son Todd/wife Catherine hick land (actress )
Tho Eddie died in 2011', they married 2012, they were obvy together, so maybe nets world that already married..
I give up:(
@sass..exactly…but couldn't make son Chris wives work into it:(ReplyCancel
*enty is now known as nets on my keyboard evidentlyReplyCancel
@cryptic, I mean Chris J..
I Dvr that I am going to watch it next.
It stars skarsgard and Kinnaman bff
Fares fares
That said I'm going with George Hamilton and Shannon DohertyReplyCancel
i didn't mind tyrant.. your blind if you think thats not how things are there.. i liked the show.. looks good.. good 5 mins for fares
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KIEV, Ukraine (AP) Russia ordered 150,000 troops to test their combat readiness Wednesday in a show of force that prompted a blunt warning from the United States that any military intervention in Ukraine would be a "grave mistake."
Vladimir Putin's announcement of huge new war games came as Ukraine's protest leaders named a millionaire former banker to head a new government after the pro-Russian president went into hiding.
The new government, which is expected to be formally approved by parliament Thursday, will face the hugely complicated task of restoring stability in a country that is not only deeply divided politically but on the verge of financial collapse. Its fugitive president, Viktor Yanukovych, fled the capital last week.
In Kiev's Independence Square, the heart of the protest movement against Yanukovych, the interim leaders who seized control after he disappeared proposed Arseniy Yatsenyuk as the country's new prime minister. The 39-year-old served as economy minister, foreign minister and parliamentary speaker before Yanukovych took office in 2010, and is widely viewed as a technocratic reformer who enjoys the support of the U.S.
Across Ukraine, the divided allegiances between Russia and the West were on full display as fistfights broke out between pro- and anti-Russia protesters in the strategic Crimea peninsula.
Amid the tensions, Putin put the military on alert for massive exercises involving most of the military units in western Russia, and announced measures to tighten security at the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet on Ukraine's Crimea peninsula.
The maneuvers will involve some 150,000 troops, 880 tanks, 90 aircraft and 80 navy ships, and are intended to "check the troops' readiness for action in crisis situations that threaten the nation's military security," Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said in remarks carried by Russian news agencies.
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Zer0 would rather bend over than fight.
What does Obama think he's going to do? The actions in Ukraine have had the effect of waking up the Russian bear. People I know who have generally been laid back are now starting to become nationalistic.
Obama and Kerry better be careful. They are stirring the pot.
He's gonna tell them to stop being mean to poofs.
Does Ukraine have any sort of military? Certainly, if things go bad with Russia, I don't believe they will be able to defend themselves.
Is the EU and the US ready to send in troops? What will happen to the EU and Ukraine if Russia decides to turn off the gas? The whole situation can get very nasty really fast.
I think in terms of manpower and a number of assets Ukrainian military is among the most formidable is the world or at least in Europe for sure. As for a quality of their troops I'm not sure.
Obama to Putin: "You'd better STOP before I yell 'STOP' again!! Or next time, you Russian brute, I'll send you a double-secret, strongly worded letter of concern! And it that doesn't work, I'll stamp my dainty foot!"
Some of the Ukranian nationalists are playing into the hands of Russian separatists in Ukraine. If the linked report is accurate, the attempts to reduce the standing of the Russian language will pour gasoline on separatist movements in the Crimea and the rest of South East Ukraine:http://rt.com/news/ukraine-language-lavrov-asselborn-627/
>>>I think in terms of manpower and a number of assets Ukrainian military is among the most formidable is the world or at least in Europe for sure. As for a quality of their troops Im not sure.<<<
I fact I was wrong. i did a little research to find Ukrainian military was about on par with modern US military in numbers back to 1992 right after independence (780,000 personnel, 6,500 tanks, about 7,000 combat armored vehicles, 1,500 combat aircraft, more than 350 ships, 1,272 strategic nuclear warheads and 2,500 tactical nuclear missiles.)
Today it has deteriorated to 36th in the world.
They are quaking in their boots. . . . . . . . Way to go ZERO that did it. . . .
Warning of a grave mistake is reminiscent of his red line.
Yup. This move aggravated the crisis - without guarantees for minority rights, no one will trust the new government in Kiev.
And Ukraine cannot afford to alienate Russia even if it rejects a "big brother" role for its powerful neighbor. It must rein in anti-Russian extremists and ensure things don't get out of hand.
Budget cuts to slash U.S. Army to smallest since before World War Two
I can't think of a reason why anybody, least of all Vladimir Putin, should take a US warning seriously at this juncture.
As does Al Queda, Syrian "Rebels", Egyptian tyrants, Libyan "Militia", and South African Communists.
This is interesting:
"Putins vision is not to restore the Soviet Union but to restore Russian greatness, said Kathryn Stoner, a Stanford University professor and expert on Russia. Its the Russian empire, which is a very clear political and economic system.
"Stoner called that system Putinism and described it as a complex mix of de facto authoritarianism at home and anti-American obstructionism abroad. It is by no means a Soviet-scale threat to the United States. But experts describe it as a controlling, culturally conservative system that Putin actively promotes to counter what he sees as a degenerate and decadent West."
Theyre definitely setting themselves up in opposition to the United States, said Fiona Hill, an expert on Putin at the Brookings Institution in Washington. Being the leaders of a conservative coalition of countries who oppose gay rights and gay marriage and those who want to see less of a role for the church, more of a secular society.
There an element of truth in it - the West is flabby, morally decadent and militarily weak. Like the metrosexuals Obama and Kerry, its all bark and no bite. The West simply opposes Russia and sides with fascists because it has lost sight of its own values. There is no reason in the world why Russia should copy the West.
Kerry warns Russia? Let me see, is that the fifth or sixth "line in the sand"? With so many lines, it's almost like a football field.
Things that make you go hmmm?:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2568959/Blast-past-Mystery-surrounds-Russian-spy-ship-docked-Havana-no-explanation-US-warns-Moscow-war-games-Ukraine.html
Follow the money .....
NATO spends 10x the amount of money Russia does on defense, and 60% of the world's total. Our procurement budget alone is 50% bigger than Russia's entire military budget. There are many ways to describe the West, but weak is not one of them.
I have to hand it to the Russians - they are as good as selling themselves as the good guys to many right wingers in the post-Cold War era as they were to many left wingers during the Cold War. A shambles of a kleptocracy that can't even provide clean water in hotels during the Olympics despite spending a record amount of money for any Olympics, yet retains the loyalty of right-wing supporters abroad, definitely knows a thing or two about information operations.
Given that most of Russia's gas flows to it's EU customers through pipelines in the Ukraine, I doubt it's in Putin's (or anyone's interest) for a real, hot war to develop there.
Putin's doing what he does best; sabre rattle and manoeuvre.
Another red line? I'm sure Pooty Poot is quaking in his boots.
US warning from our admin? Ha..... Just like the red line in Syria. Non existent.
Are we going to draw a line in the sand ?
Or are we going to have an unbelievably small intervention ?
Someone said Obama was selling Red Lines over in eBay, there is a good supply if them and they are all unused.
It would be a grave mistake to cross that red line. :P
It all hearkens back to Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's warnings to the West about its moral weakness in the 1970's and his view that there was moral strength in Russia.
and what is that pussy Obastard going to do ?
Another red line.
Vlad says to add it to his collection, over there.
Putin versus our first gay President. Who will win this showdown?
What is really a horror show is all the women at the top of the State Department. Many-most are career employees. They are 100% ineffective and out of control libs and lefties
"...the divided allegiances between Russia and the West were on full display as fistfights broke out between pro- and anti-Russia protesters in the strategic Crimea peninsula."
I know this is a serious matter, but...
"Oh, No! Fistfights!"
I can think of at least a DOZEN CongressRats I'd like to smash in the kisser over what they're doing to America!
Obama is drafting a sternly worded letter as we speak!
Putin is laughing his ass off wondering what it will say!
Woo hoo!! And now less than $7.5k to go!! We can do this.
As all here know (please don't tell the lame-stream), the flexible one has struck again ... LOL
Obama: "Speak loudly, and carry a little stick".
Obama should declare a Red Line.
Not to worry - John 'Swiftboat' Kerry will guarantee any US strike will be unbelievably small. Then the problem will go away for sure.
LOL...really? They actually printed this? Wow
Are we about to witness Obammy get beatch slapped by Putin.....again? What a laughing stock this imposter has made our great country.
Sticks are dangerous. Someone could put their eye out. We no longer carry sticks.
Obama is doing his yoga to be more flexible. Putin knows what kind of ink makes up Obamas red lines,
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BRUSSELS (AP) — The head of the of finance ministers from the 17 euro countries says Greece's international lenders have prepared a "positive" report on the country, clearing the way for it to secure a vital new bailout loan.
Jean-Claude Juncker, who is also prime minister of Luxembourg, said only one issue remains — how Greece can bring its debt loads down to manageable levels.
Junker said eurozone finance ministers meeting Monday evening in Brussels will discuss whether Greece should be given extra time beyond to reduce its debt to 120% of its GDP. The original deadline for the country was 2020.
Greek lawmakers approved the country's 2013 austerity budget early Monday, an essential step in Greece's efforts to persuade its international creditors to unblock a vital rescue loan installment without which the country will go bankrupt.
Hours before the vote, 15,000 people converged outside Parliament in a peaceful demonstration. The crowd was far smaller than the 80,000-strong crowd that protested last Wednesday's austerity bill vote. That demonstration degenerated into violent clashes between riot police and hundreds of protesters.
Greece is mired in a deep recession heading into its sixth year, with more than a quarter of Greeks unemployed. Battered by a mountain of debt and a gaping budget deficit, Greece has been relying on international bailout loans from other eurozone countries and the International Monetary Fund since May 2010.
STORY: Worst of Europe's crisis may be over
Prime Minister Antonis Samaras pledged that the spending cuts will be the last Greeks have to endure.
"Just four days ago, we voted the most sweeping reforms ever in Greece," he said. "The sacrifices (in the earlier bill and the budget) will be the last. Provided, of course, we implement all we have legislated."
"Greece has done what it was asked to do and now is the time for the creditors to make good on their commitments," he stressed.
Athens says that with the passage of the two bills, the next loan installment, worth 31.5 billion euros, should be disbursed. Without it, the government has said it will run out of cash on Friday, when 5 billion euros worth of treasury bills mature.
Finance ministers from the 17-nation eurozone meet in Brussels later Monday, with Greece high on the agenda. However, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble has indicated it is unlikely that the ministers will decide on the disbursement at that meeting.
"We all ... want to help Greece, but we won't be put under pressure," Schaeuble told the weekly newspaper Welt am Sonntag.
Schaeuble said the so-called troika of debt inspectors likely won't deliver their report on Greece's reform program by Monday. The creditors also want to see what the debt inspectors have to say about Greece's debt sustainability.
But speaking minutes before the vote, Samaras pledged the bailout funds would be disbursed "on time." Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras also stressed the precariousness of Greece's cash reserves, with the treasury bills due on Friday.
"Without the help of the European Central Bank, the refunding of these treasury bills from the banking system will lead the private sector to complete suffocation," Stournaras said.
Disbursement of the next installment is essential "because the state's available funds are marginal, although better than expected because the 2012 budget is being executed better than expected," he said, adding that the funds are needed to pay salaries and pensions, as well as for the import of medicines, fuel and food.
Alexis Tsipras, the head of the main opposition Radical Left Coalition party, or Syriza, insisted the new austerity cuts are unfair and would leave Greeks unable to buy essentials such as food, fuel and medicine this winter.
"This is why we say you are dangerous for this country," Tspiras said, addressing the government. "You are incapable of negotiating."
Tspiras promised to repeal the austerity laws and negotiate "on an equal footing" with the country's creditors if he were to come to power.
In an opinion poll published in the Sunday newspaper To Vima, 66% opposed the new austerity measures, but 52% said the government, which emerged from June elections, should be given more time to handle the economic crisis.
The poll showed Syriza, which placed second in the June elections, ahead of the coalition leader, the center-right New Democracy party, by nearly 3 percentage points. The extreme right-wing nationalist Golden Dawn party continued its strong showing with more than 10% of respondents preferring it.
The poll, which involved 1,017 respondents, had a margin of error of 3 percentage points.
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By PATSY STODDARDEditor
Well another meat shoot has come and gone as the Book Cliff Muzzleloaders held their annual shoot at the Pinnacle Range. There were 49 shooters from across the state of Utah with the majority coming from Emery and Carbon counties. The current president of the club is Doc Atwood.
The shooters were greeted by the bright sunshine of a Castle Valley winter day that was neither cold nor warm.
The Book Cliff Muzzleloader Club is the oldest functioning black powder club in the state of Utah. With the first shoots being held in the early 1970s. There have been a variety of club presidents over the years, but original member Larry Williams tells the story that he was the president for the first 10 years and then Don Burge was the president for the next 10 years. Since then there has been Willie Stoddard, Sam Espinoza, Andy Schmidt, Clifford Oviatt, Pat Gonzales, Brandy Fillingim, Jeff DeFriez, who moved to Alaska and last but not least there were the two Pats, not to be confused with the other Pat Gonzales. Quite possibly there are many more presidents I've forgotten about, too.
For awhile it seemed like your wife had to be named Pat to be a member of the blackpowder club. But the two Pats were me, Pat Stoddard and Pat Espinoza and to hear Bennett Ray Gunderson tell the story those were the best of times.
Being the president of a blackpowder club is a lot of fun and a lot of work. There are a lot of details that go into a black powder shoot. Our blackpowder club shoots once and sometimes twice a month throughout the winter culminating in a large spring shoot out at the Buckhorn Draw. This spring shoot attracts shooters from across the state to compete for some of the best prizes given at rendezvous anywhere.
Many times there are close to 100 shooters at the spring shoot. Getting ready for the spring shoot is work and fun. It's great fun spending the club's money to pick out the prizes. When Pat and I were the presidents we made it quite the event. We gathered the husbands in the car and shopped until we dropped or ran out of money. We gathered prizes of every kind, sleeping bags, lanterns, shooting supplies, portable tables, gun stands, black powder, primitive clothing and much more. Shooters like variety in their prizes. After you've been shooting black powder guns for 21 years as I have, you usually have everything you need. Handmade items are the real treasures.
We have many things we won that were made by people who have since gone to the Happy Hunting Ground. These types of prizes become treasures as the years go by.
One of the best things about shooting black powder is the wonderful friends that you meet. Many of them you only see at the rendezvous. Sometimes you can't even recognize your friends unless they are in their period-mountain man clothes. One story which is a little on the racy side, but it was still kinda funny, anyway, one time at a shoot in St. George a lady that we shoot with was walking along and a group of people had just arrived at the rendezvous in their street clothes and this lady looked at them and said, "Why I didn't recognize you without your clothes on." Well, we all had a good laugh and the tourists just weren't sure what it all meant. But, she really just meant she didn't recognize them because they weren't in their buckskins.
Well, it's all just for fun and no one really takes it too serious. Smoky used to take it pretty serious, but now he's gone over to shooting cowboy guns and we're not sure what happened to him.
It's a great way to get out and get some fresh air on a winter's afternoon and you might win something in the process. Most shoots you bring a prize and then pick a prize to take home. The best shooter of the day picks first and usually wins something extra too.
I've never had to worry much about choosing something because I usually get whatever is left, but that's OK too. I never liked making decisions anyway.
At the meat shoot you win turkey, ham and food prizes if you're a good enough shot. Most of the targets at the meat shoot had close to perfect scores, so all I took home was my gun, oh and my husband, he got back in the truck too.
The club usually doesn't shoot much during the summer because of other shoots around the region to go to. Just after Fort Bridger which is Labor Day weekend in Wyoming, then the club starts the fall shoots to get your black powder gun ready for the hunts.
The club is always looking for new members and anyone who wants to learn to shoot is welcome. Someone is always willing to let you try out their gun or sell you a gun, cheap. Contact Doc Atwood for more information at 435-637-2923.


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Mallika Sherawat is an Indian film actress. Born in Rohtak, Haryana, India on 24 October, 1976
- I am single. Waiting for a man who has more balls than me [1]
- Being sex symbol is lot of hard work, and requires Spartan discipline. I work out, I don't go to parties, I do not smoke or drink alcohol, I am Vegetarian and I am asleep by 10pm.[1]
- I think a woman who's confident, who's aware of her own abilities and her own limitations and who accepts gracefully failure as part of her life. All this combination makes a beautiful woman.[2]
- I've slogged like crazy to get where I am. And those who think it's just my body that got me where I am, they should take a look at the others who have rushed in after me. They haven't gone beyond their first feverish film. [1]
- Who cares what people say about me? I am right on the ball. And I don't think one should take oneself too seriously. Be like the laughing Buddha, I always say, smile through life! It will immediately look better!
- Cine Bliitz magazine,(July 2005)
- I never wanted to belong to a crowd. I never had a herd mentality... I always knew what I wanted and I made sure I got it. And I always knew that I wanted to be an actress. I exist because I can act. I will not sit here and say, 'Arrey, by chance, offer aa gaya' (I got the offer by chance). No, I made acting happen to me. The first opportunity I got to act, I grabbed it. Nobody had even heard of me till a couple of years ago. But it's by sheer hard work and focus that I am here. Also, I think I chose the right scripts. Like Robert De Niro says, 'Talent is in the choice you make!'.
- Cine Blitz magazine (July 2005)
- Isn't it great that I evoke a reaction from people? Whether it is good or bad is secondary. The thing is that I like being myself. I find it very tiresome to put up a fake smile, say the right things, and be diplomatic. It's just not in my personality to be like that.
- Cine Blitz magazine (July 2005)
- If a chemical drug like Viagra is accepted by society and by the world to ignite desire, then what is the problem with my audio-visual drug called cinema which ignites desire? Both are basically doing the same thing!
- Cine Blitz magazine (May 2006)
- I may not be here to titillate, but I am not sorry if I have that edge. People aren't coming to the theaters to see me in a burqa
- Movie Mag International (September 2004)
- I would like to say I handle criticism well. In fact I enjoy reading the comments of the critics. It's great to have critics blasting you all the time. It keeps you on your toes, spurs you, challenges you, makes you want to get better. I take everything positively. There's so much to learn and do.
- Movie Mag International (September 2004)
- To undress is the dress code these days and I didn't start it. We are all voyeurs, so why the complaints? Until girls don't walk in a swimsuit on the stage they don't get the crown so why is everyone so holier-than-thou? [3]
- Mallika - Bashers have to be only a tiny speck compared to the population of George Bush bashers…. he still won the election. Didn't he? And he is having the last laugh. Now I don't particularly like George Bush, but do you think he cares? [1]
- Whew! Did I say too much? Will I offend these linguistically challenged gossip columnists posing as Journalists whose writing is pathetic than my acting [1]
- The people who criticize me are the same who go Sania Mirza's only number 32 in the world. SNICKER SNICKER! You pathetic assholes - She is laughing all the way to the Bank and has gone where no other Indian woman has gone before. She's been on the Wimbledon's Center Court and I have walked the Red Carpet at Cannes and Toronto. Win or Loose, we have been there and you are struggling with your Thesaurus to find the new derogatory words. [1]
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With Valentine's Day just around the corner, just how many Americans believe in the concept of soul mates? According to this Marist Poll, nearly 3 in 4 four residents — 73% — do, but 27% do not.
In fact, more Americans have caught the destined love bug. When Marist last asked this question in its August survey, 66% reported they believed two people are meant to be together compared with 34% who did not.
Younger Americans are the most starry-eyed. 80% of those under the age of 30 and 78% of those 30 to 44 believe in the idea of soul mates. This compares with 72% of residents 45 to 59 years old and 65% of those 60 and older.
Most men — 74% — and women — 71% — share this belief in finding the perfect partner.
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Pink-Tipped Tree
I've been bringing out my Easter decorations a little at a time. Today I unwrapped my new pink-tipped tree by Bethany Lowe Designs. I purchased mine through Victorian Trading Company.
I've been collecting ornaments over time and my poor dogwood tree finally couldn't stand the weight anymore, so a new tree was necessary.
The colors of spring and Easter-time make my heart sing! Enjoy your day today!
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Take Me Out To The Ballgame...
85 glorious degrees here in Michigan today! I get to go watch this boy play baseball. It doesn't get much better than that! Thank you for the sneaker love yesterday. The link for my new shoes is here.
With Joy,
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Monday, March 19, 2012
Simple Pleasures
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Sunday, March 18, 2012
Sunday Scripture
Garden statue titled, "Basking in God's Glory". A gift from my beautiful niece, Jessica.
"Praise be to the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.
Praise be to his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory.
Amen and Amen."
Psalm 72:18-19
In Praise,
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Saturday, March 17, 2012
Bunny Love
It's that wonderful time of year again when I get to bring out the quilt my Mom made for me last year. It's called, "Rabbits Prefer Chocolate". This quilt ushers in spring for me. If you are reading this Mom, thank you again! Love you!
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Thursday, March 15, 2012
Oh my...
Why is Lecien torturing me?
Don't they know about my no buying fabric rule?
I think I might sit down and cry…
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Checking In...
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I have been busy at the cafe for the past few days. I didn't want you to think I've forgotten about you. I found this adorable wreath on pinterest and wanted to share it with you. I love everything about this. I can't imagine how long it would take to find all the items for it, but I certainly can enjoy someone else's creation. What have you been up too?
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Sunday, March 11, 2012
Sunday Scripture
Source: unafloresita.blogspot.com via Renee on Pinterest
With joy,
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Saturday, March 10, 2012
Spring Hankie Scarf
This is a quick and easy project. Decide how long you want your scarf to be. Lay out the hankies in the order you want and zig zag them together. That's it! It took about ten minutes. A pretty accessory to replace the heavy winter scarves I'm growing tired of wearing. Have a fun Saturday!
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Friday, March 9, 2012
Giveaway Winner!
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The winner of the March giveaway is
Kathrynn is most looking forward to being outdoors and enjoying the SUNSHINE this spring!
I have sent you an email Kathrynn, congratulations!
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Thursday, March 8, 2012
Cupcake Flowers
Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments yesterday on the cafe. I want to answer some questions from you about the cafe. The Garden Gate Cafe is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Nancy and Doug Knobloch are the owners. They are friends of ours and I have been working with them in various ways over the past few years. Two years ago I became their event coordinator at their farm which hosts outdoor weddings and other events. They have asked me to be their event coordinator for the restaurant also. I will be the primary contact and planner for such things as tea parties, birthday parties, showers and special events like rehearsal dinners, book club dinners and just about anything else that we can come up with. The restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch so the evenings open up all kinds of possibilities for special events. I'm thinking about ladies craft nights, guest speakers and that sort of thing. We have eight weddings on the books for this summer at the farm so it looks like I've got my work cut out for me, but it's all so fun! I get to work with people I love who allow me to have such creative freedom in what I do for them. A job doesn't get much better than that! I'm feeling very thankful and blessed by it all. Have a wonderful Thursday!
Flower arrangement by my friend, Char.
Is that cute or what?Hugs,
This is the last day to enter the giveaway,
winner announced tomorrow!
This is the last day to enter the giveaway,
winner announced tomorrow!
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
A Cup of Cuteness
Oh friends, I wish I could meet you at the door of the new cafe, pour you a fresh cup of coffee and give you the most delectable cupcake. We could have a seat and talk for hours! I so wish that was true. I want to share with you today some shots of the cafe. Friday night we were open for a sneak preview and gave out samples of the goodies. I almost missed it, having come down with the flu on Thursday, but I was able to attend for a bit - the result of much prayer. The official opening date is March 12.
Everywhere you look is cuteness and creativity. We had pendant lights made out of vintage cake carriers. I spent some time yesterday drawing on the chalkboards with chalk markers - teacups, cupcakes and curliques - along with the menu of course!
My window display made the front page of the local newspaper on Friday. It was like getting asked to the prom by your dream guy! I'm so happy that customers love it! The building is a historical building which has been taken care of wonderfully. The floors are gorgeous!
The vintage Maytag washing machine always stirs a ton of interest. People take pictures of it and share their memories of their moms washing with one. I pray that God will bless the work of many hands as we embark on this adventure. To see our newest chef/baker go here. That is an amazing story for another day!
Don't forget to enter the giveaway!
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Monday, March 5, 2012
March Giveaway!
I can't believe it's the first Monday of the month already. Seems like I was just sending out the last giveaway. I should be calling this one "March Madness" because that's what it feels like to me. I'm having difficulty parting with this month's goodies. You may ask yourself why I'm doing this so let's both you and I take a look here. Ouch. It's good to have the reminder. So what's included in this pretty bundle:
1 yard Strawberry from the very hard to find Old New Fabric Collection by Lecien
1/2 yard lattice from the same collection
1 yard each of the three prints shown here from Rosalie Quinlan's Grandmothers Flower Garden also by Lecien. Three gorgeous yards!
Be still my heart. 2 1/2 yards of the most beautiful aqua and white toile "Tiny Treasures" by RJR Fabrics. I might have to sit down (oh I am already!)
And two of the cutest books, "Sew the Perfect Gift" and "Home Sweet Sewn". The giveaway will be open until Thursday at midnight. I will announce the winner on Friday, March 9.
To enter:
Be a follower of Sewn With Grace
Leave me a comment telling me what you most look forward to this spring!
For me, I'm most looking forward to not wearing a heavy winter coat
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Sunday, March 4, 2012
Sunday Scripture
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With joy,
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Thursday, March 1, 2012
Thank You, Lori Holt!
Tomorrow the new cafe is open for a sneak peek. I finished the window display yesterday.
In the afternoon I picked up the quilt I made for the cafe. The pattern is called "Cakewalk" by Lori Holt. I nearly burst into tears when I saw the wonderful quilting my quilter/friend, Mary, did on it.
The pictures absolutely do not give this quilt justice. It has been dark and grey in Kalamazoo and the pictures reflect it.
Because Nancy specializes in cupcakes, I put three blocks in with cupcakes on cakestands. I then embroidered a dome around them and put a button on for a handle. I love how it turned out.
This quilt ranks number one in fun for me. I loved every minute of this process. From the "baking" to picking out the right cakestand to decorating the cupcakes. I think another one of these quilts may be in my future. Thank you Lori! You made my quilting, creative day!
I'll be back with more pictures over the next few days. Don't forget that Monday is the day of my monthly giveaway!
Fabrics: Flower Sugar and a bit of other brights from my stash
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
A New Venture
Source: sweetapolita.com via Lori on Pinterest
I apologize for being absent lately. My friend and employer, Nancy, is opening her new restaurant this Friday. There has been much to do to prepare and I have been very busy. I will have lots of photos to show later this week. The Garden Gate Cafe is a quaint little spot downtown in a very cool old building. I am currently working on the window display and getting the binding on a quilt I made for the front entrance. It will be open for breakfast and lunch and she specializes in cupcakes. I might have to put elastic in all my clothing!
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Sunday, February 26, 2012
Sunday Scripture
Source: tinywhitedaisies.tumblr.com via Joanna on Pinterest
"Let us acknowledge the LORD; let us press on to acknowledge him. As surely as the sun rises, he will appear; he will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth." Hosea 6:3
With joy,
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Saturday, February 25, 2012
Pretty Bow Ties
Source: kissthebrideguide.blogspot.com via Renee on Pinterest
I'm still buried under a puffy blanket of snow. A good excuse not get out of sweats today, don't you think? I saw this picture on Pinterest the other day. It reminds me of my husbands side of the closet. My husband has been wearing a bow tie to work every day for as long as he's been working ( if he's not in scrubs). He decided in medical school that he wanted to have a way for patients to remember who their doctor was. We've had a good time purchasing bow ties over the years and I've enjoyed people saying "Is that your husband with the bow-tie?" Enjoy your Saturday!
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Both USAO basketball teams played the Saint Gregory's University Cavaliers Monday night, but only the men's team came out victorious.
Charitie Lewis came out with her fourth double double of the season in the USAO women's loss at home also Monday night. The final score was 80-68.
Lewis made 10 of 16 field goal attempts and three free throws, as well as 10 rebounds – the team's highest rebound count of the night.
But it was Brenda Portillo who was the team's leading scorer, sinking six free throws, four three-pointers and one free throw.
The Drovers turned over the ball to the Cavaliers a total of 23 times during the game.
The loss brings the team to 3-10 overall and 0-4 in the conference.
The men's team came together as a team Monday night to win the game with a final score of 81-71.
Thomas Peters led the team in scoring with 19 points in the game, despite missing more than a third of his field goal attempts and only two of eight three-point attempts.
Fred Savoie was a close second with 17 points and seven rebounds. He made eight of his 11 field goal attempts and all three of his free throws, along with his one three-point attempt.
Anthony Turner led the team in rebounds with 15 during the game.
The Drovers gave up 13 turnovers and had eight steals. The Drover win brought them to an overall record of 3-7 overall and 1-3 in conference play.


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Infectious Uveitis
Patient Education
- Uveitis and Related Disorders
- Overview of Uveitis
- Uveitis Caused by Connective Tissue Disease
- Endophthalmitis
- Infectious Uveitis
- Sympathetic Ophthalmia
A number of infectious diseases cause uveitis (see Table: Infectious Causes of Uveitis). The most common are herpes simplex virus, varicella-zoster virus, and CMV infection and toxoplasmosis. Different organisms affect different parts of the uveal tract.
Infectious Causes of Uveitis
Herpes simplex virus (see also Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infections) causes anterior uveitis. Varicella-zoster virus does so less commonly, although the prevalence of zoster-associated anterior uveitis increases with age. Symptoms include ocular aching, photophobia, and decreased vision. Signs include redness; conjunctival injection and anterior chamber inflammation (cells and flare), often accompanied by corneal inflammation (keratitis); decreased corneal sensation; and patchy or sectorial iris atrophy. Intraocular pressure may be elevated as well; elevation can be detected by using applanation tonometry with, for example, a Goldmann tonometer, a pneumotonometer, an electronic indentation tonometer, or, if these are not available, a Schiotz tonometer.
Treatment should generally be initiated by an ophthalmologist and should include a topical corticosteroid and a cycloplegic-mydriatic drug. Acyclovir (400 mg po 5 times/day for herpes simplex virus and 800 mg po 5 times/day for herpes zoster virus) may also be given. Drops to lower intraocular pressure may be required in patients with ocular hypertension.
Much less commonly, varicella-zoster and herpes simplex viruses cause a rapidly progressing form of retinitis called acute retinal necrosis (ARN), which typically manifests as confluent retinitis, occlusive retinal vasculitis, and moderate to severe vitreous inflammation. One third of ARN cases become bilateral, and in three fourths of eyes, retinal detachment occurs. ARN may also occur in patients with HIV/AIDS, but severely immunocompromised patients can have less prominent vitreous inflammation. Vitreous biopsy for culture and PCR analysis may be useful in diagnosing ARN. Treatment options include IV acyclovir, IV ganciclovir or foscarnet, intravitreal ganciclovir or foscarnet, and oral valacyclovir or valganciclovir.
Toxoplasmosis (see also Toxoplasmosis) is the most common cause of retinitis in immunocompetent patients. Most cases are acquired postnatally; however, congenital cases occur as well, particularly in countries where infection is endemic. Symptoms of floaters and decreased vision may be due to cells in the vitreous humor or to retinal lesions or scars. Concurrent anterior segment involvement can occur and may cause ocular ache, redness, and photophobia. Laboratory testing should include serum anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibody titers.
Treatment is recommended for patients with posterior lesions that threaten vital visual structures, such as the optic disk or macula, and for immunocompromised patients. Multidrug therapy is commonly prescribed; it includes pyrimethamine, sulfonamides, clindamycin, and, in select cases, systemic corticosteroids. Corticosteroids should not, however, be used without concurrent antimicrobial coverage. Long-acting periocular and intraocular corticosteroids (eg, triamcinolone acetonide) should be avoided. Patients with small peripheral lesions that do not directly threaten vital visual structures may be observed without treatment and should begin to show slow improvement in 1 to 2 mo.
CMV (see also Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection) is the most common cause of retinitis in immunocompromised patients, but prevalence has decreased among patients with HIV/AIDS receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Currently, ≤ 5% of these patients are affected. Most affected patients have a CD4+ count < 100 cells/μL. CMV retinitis may also occur in neonates and in pharmacologically immunosuppressed patients but is uncommon.
The diagnosis is largely clinical based on direct or indirect ophthalmoscopic examination; serologic tests are of limited use. Treatment in patients with HIV/AIDS is with systemic or local (implant) ganciclovir, systemic foscarnet, or valganciclovir. Therapy is typically continued indefinitely, unless immune reconstitution is achieved with combination antiretroviral therapy (typically a CD4+ count > 100 cells/μL for at least 3 mo).
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- Overview of Uveitis
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- Endophthalmitis
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