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The shenanigans surrounding the increase in the debt ceiling are just the kind of politics that drives most of us crazy and contributes to Congress's historically low approval ratings.
Congress passed laws mandating certain spending, which is funded with revenue from taxes, fees and bonds. Not raising the debt ceiling means not paying our bills, a default that would damage the U.S. and global economies.
In summer 2011 this routine process became a political weapon. Congressional Republicans threatened to not raise the debt limit, although they did so eventually.
Still, Standard and Poor's rating service downgraded the federal government's credit rating, explaining the "brinkmanship" meant "the United States is no longer in the top echelon on its political settings." Perhaps they were recalling Sen. Mitch McConnell's words: "I think some of our members may have thought the default issue was a hostage you might take a chance at shooting. Most of us didn't think that. What we did learn is this — it's a hostage that's worth ransoming."
Once again some Republicans declare they won't raise the debt ceiling if there aren't major spending cuts with no increase in revenues, even if new funds come from closing tax loopholes.
At the same time, major national business groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Business Roundtable and Financial Services Roundtable, are firmly against this political move. Said Chamber President Tom Donohue, "When you get down to defaulting on the debt, you have a very, very serious question: What will happen to interest rates; what will happen to our relationships around the world? It could really hurt the economy."
Although less harmful than a default, a government shutdown, which would injure the economy, increase the deficit and cost money, could happen just to placate the most extreme elements of the Republican Party. As one top GOP leadership adviser to Speaker John Boehner said, "We might need to do that for member-management purposes — so they have an endgame and can show their constituents they're fighting."
Few outside Congress, except for the tea party, now supported by 8 percent of Americans, support these awful options. This same group, which ignores research showing that higher marginal taxes on upper incomes don't depress the economy, opposed bringing back Clinton-era income tax rates on incomes greater than $400,000. (Back when President Bill Clinton passed those rates, they claimed the economy would crash. Instead it soared.)
Recent deficits and debt are due to the unfunded wars (now being unwound), the Troubled Asset Relief Program, the unfunded 2003 prescription drug law, the auto bailouts (which are being paid back) and the recession.
Now, as the economy improves, deficits are declining; spending for unemployment insurance is dropping; and revenues are increasing.
Long-term, the fiscal situation is more challenging because the U.S. spends a lot on medical care and has an aging population. And despite spending so much, many people haven't had coverage, and the U.S. has relatively high rates of early death and preventable illnesses.
But the good news is that health-care costs have grown slowly the last three years and Obamacare reforms show promise for cost control, along with more coverage. A public option could do even more.
Congress should recognize that proposals that look like they'd reduce costs can actually make health care more expensive. Cuts in public health allow for serious illness to spread rapidly and increase costs. Raising the Medicare eligibility age to 67 would hurt many, shift costs to people with private insurance and add sicker people needing more expensive care to Medicare. Making it harder for an independent panel evaluating effective health care to operate means public dollars are wasted.
Along with budget shortfalls, the nation has other deficits. Our infrastructure is crumbling. Repairing roads and bridges and expanding high-speed Internet adds jobs and boosts the economy. Education and skills training position us for the future, just as the G.I. Bill built a post-war middle class and thriving economy.
Luckily Maine doesn't have a congressional delegate prone to hostage-taking. While Reps. Mike Michaud, D-2nd District, and Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, and Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King have their differences, each is pragmatic and experienced.
These four make up what we might call Maine's "it's complicated caucus." And while they might not be able to prevent headstrong ideologues from causing harm, at least they won't be joining the shenanigans.


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San Diego's mayor has ordered a two-month nighttime shutdown of a beach after cameras set up to monitor a seal colony captured people kicking, punching and sitting on top of mother seals and their pups.
Mayor Bob Filner said in a statement Tuesday that the La Jolla (HOY'-uh) beach known as Children's Pool will be closed between sunset and sunrise until May 15.
The 24-hour "seal-cam" was introduced in January and equipped with night vision so researchers and the public could watch the seals give birth during pupping season.
But the camera captured people abusing and harassing the seals and driving them from their resting places.
The beach has been the center of a long legal fight over human access versus seal protection.

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If Microsoft designed the world's greatest toaster, it would put full-bore Windows on it and call it the Oxidizing Thermodynamic Energy Transfer Platform for Bread Pro. CNET's Luke Westaway:
Only a third of the available storage on Microsoft's Surface Pro tablet will be available to customers, with hefty software clogging up the upcoming tablet's hard drive. The 64GB model will in fact contain just 23GB of useful space, CNET reports. ... Why do you get so much less space? It seems that Microsoft's built-in software is hogging gigabytes, while a recovery partition is also blamed for taking up hard drive capacity.
40GB! iOS and Android are what, 1GB? It's as if Microsoft just can't see a particular color in the spectrum of business, and the thing killing it is that color.


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Doug's rooter is Awesome, honest, there work is high caliber and professional. Doug's rooter made every measure and every attempt to find the issue and the solution. This fine crew was right on with their technology and expertise. What a journey of fearing the worst, then finding out the problem.. what a relief. This team is top rated and they care about their customer and the quality of their work.
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I am SO happy I found Doug's business. He was the 3rd person to camera my line and the ONLY one that figured out what the issue was. I was very impressed with his knowledge and recommendations for how to address the issue. I also had the drain cleared out and he gave me a very fair price on all the service. I highly recommend this company and will call him for any plumbing needs in the future.
Doug and his co worker came out and cleared a toilet that had clogged, they were efficient and quick and fixed everything back to working order. Would definitely recommend them and would use them again in the future.
Doug Showed up on a Saturday within 30 min. He was professional, courteous and prompt. Fixed the problem in a matter of minutes. Definitely the guy to call for your plumbing needs.
Quick service and arrived at exact time they told us they would. Cleared the clog and even gave us a little class on how to clear it ourselves if it happened again. Would definitely recommend! Thank you!
Absolutely the best service! Very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!
They responded on a Sunday! Totally saved the day and got us up and running.
They sent someone right out and they took care of the problem quickly and professionally. Highly recommend them. Well priced also.
Doug's Rooter Service was quick, efficient, and well priced. I'm thankful for a well ran company like theirs. Cannot recommend more.
We have had these guys out twice this year and each time they were quick to respond and fixed our problem spot on!! We appreciate that more than you know!! Being business owners we need our restrooms to be in service & they place that as a priority!! Thank you Doug & team for your quality service and action!!! ~The Vine Venue & Skateland!!
I called Doug's after hours thinking I was in for a big dollar repair. Both toilets had stopped flushing. I had them out a week earlier for a kitchen sink clean out - which they did very efficiently and it was way less then I expected, so I thought I must have another clog. After talking to me about the issues they scheduled an appointment but suggested I call the city to check their line. City came out at no charge, cleared their line and our toilets started working again. I would have never thought to have the city check their lines. Thanks Doug we will only use your company in the future
Great work! Got set up with Dougs Rooter Service through our home warranty program. I was impressed. I called my warranty company for a clogged kitchen sink around 7:30am and Ryan from Doug's Rooter Service was at more door about 3 hours later. Very friendly, professional and efficient at his job. Had a great conversation. Would 100% recommend their service.
Good work. Moved up our appointment to help me out too. Thanks
Doug was very professional, promt with getting back to me and assertive with knowledge. If I cant figure it out next time I know who I will be calling! Another happy customer ☑!
I had a great experience working with Doug & Ryan from Doug's Rooter Service. I was having issues with my toilets constantly running. They talked me through the potential issues prior to coming out. Once on site, Ryan showed me exactly what was happening and made sure I understood how he was going to fix it. They installed a product superior to the one I was originally using and then reminded me not to use bleach tablets since my plugs were plastic ;) Highly recommended!
I called Doug at 9am on a saturday morning about a clogged bathroom toilet. He showed up within 2 hours of my call and got everything working and back to normal in a timely manner. I would highly recommend his service!
Awesome service! Fast, dependable, and reasonably priced. Won't use any other Rooter Service. We have used Doug's Rooter years ago as Apartment Mgrs and we continue to use them at our house now. We have used their services for close to 35 yrs.
Very pleased with the quick response. Knowledgeable and helpful on house drains. Would highly recommend.
Great job, came out day of to take care of a clog
Words cannot describe the knowledge and professionalism of Doug's Router. I had a seriously clogged drain they took the time to figure out the problem the best they could and explained every thing they did. So i never felt confused. You can count on them to go that extra mile. As for the prices, they are well within reason. They are up front and give free phone estimates, so you know that your getting into and dont feel pressured. I would recommend them to anyone needing ther services.
We had Doug's Rooter come to our house on multiple occasions for drain and related problems. Doug was always great to work with. Very punctual, courteous and professional. Our last encounter was a few days ago, Friday August 23. Doug was sent to our house as a vendor by our insurance company. After unclogging the drain and running a camera to detect the problem, which was all Doug was required to do, he went above and beyond and spent considerable time helping us locate access to our check valve, which was what was causing the problem. We would highly recommend Doug's Rooter to all.
Always on time, problem is always fixed and the price is the best in town.
After having one company come out with no snake and told us our septic tank was our issue to call some one else out. We did, finding out that our septic was not the problem and spending so much on that, I was referred to call Doug. I emailed him Friday night, and got a call Sat. After hours. He came out and took care of a big blockage and told us what to look for and check for. And the charge was so reasonable!!! He did a awesome job and I'm so thankful!!! Thank you Doug for your superior service. You will now be our go to guy!!! Thank you and God Bless!!!
Thank you for your quick response! My kids decided to over pack our toilet causing a massive flood. I had "yuck" water everywhere. I called Doug and he was out to my home in less than 20 minutes! I couldnt have asked for a quicker response. Thank you so much. You saved my sanity.
Doug did great job Would use again On time and very clean Great price I THINK HES GREAT
Just had Dougs Rooter service out. He was very curtious and very professional . Left my place clean. Would definitely have him back.
speedy service to our problem, fair price and very professional---thanks again!!!!!
On time, fast and did a great job, thanks
We had an issue with our sewer line. Called them, they came out right away and were able to tell us what needed to be done. Very thorough, professional and friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Recently, while camped in a local RV site, I had the misfortune to have problems with the draining of a black water tank in my recently purchased used RV. Other plumbers in the valley that I called never even returned my calls. Doug, who was on the far side of the city, responded within one half hour. He set up a "capture" for the black water, rooted the drain, and used a computerized video camera to identify the problem when the "rooting" did not solve the issue (a hidden gate valve with a remote release of which I had not been informed). His professionalism, knowledge, and friendly demeanor, helped us to overcome a very stressful situation and be able to continue our vacation. I would most highly recommend his services. Thanks Doug!
Called Doug's Rooter, Ryan came the next morning and looked at our problem. Determined it was a plumbing issue instead and referred us to a plumber. However, he did extensive testing to make sure he was correct, spent time explaining everything to me and was very easy to talk to. Charged us half the cost because he didn't fix the issue (wasn't in his specialty) I will call Doug's Rooter if needed in the future!
Doug was amazing! He took the time to walk me through my plumbing issues, as he understandably wasn't able to come on the spot. Things checked out, and the major issue is no longer. I'm having them come in the morning to unclog a drain and check things over. He gave me assurance and peace of mind. Thank you! I know who to call from now on with plumbing problems!
Highly recommend!! Quick response, accurate timeframes, and great customer service! And they did the work in half the time I was quoted from someone else. Will definitely be using them again if plumbing service is required!!
Our septic system backed up. We are over an hour away from most services. We have American Home Shield home protection for situations like this. After a call to them they quickly authorized Doug's Rooter Service to service our emergency. (This process usually takes time but didn't with Doug's Rooter Service because it is a reputable company). Doug arrived sooner than I expected. I thought we may have to wait until the next day, but he made our situation a top priority! He addressed the problem and found we not only had one clog in the system but two! Fast and efficient he truly went above and beyond to fix our septic issue!!! Reliable and excellent service. This is a company everyone should have on speed dial!!!! Thanks again Doug for coming to our rescue!!!!
Ryan showed up on time, and ready to work....I showed him the 2 clogged drains, he got them both unclogged in a timely manner...he was very friendly and knowledgeable.... Doug's rooter are my go to guys now...I also feel like the cost of all this was very fair too.
Doug was very knowledgable at helping solve a very uncommon and complicated situation. He has been a great help more than once and well worth the price paid. His work is no hobby and only professional for those that need this type of service done right the first time!
Doug is very professional and fair with his prices.. He makes sure he stands by his work and cares about customer service.. I I'll recommend him to friends and family!
These guys are great! Friendly and very knowledgeable! The fiber optic camera they used to view inside the sewer line was pretty cool too! Basically, they came and performed the job we expected them to do and they did it! We are very pleased! Thanks Guys!!!
Great and quick and affordable service. Most of all friendly staff!!!
Fast response to our small emergency. Friendly, professional, and efficient. I would recommend them to anyone
Very happy with his service I will definally recommend his execptional service , very nice service. Fast a reliable.
Doug was extremely responsive, repaired the issue promptly and always strives to provide the best customer services. Would definitive recommend his services.
THANK GOD FOR SAME DAY SERVICE. I couldn't be home so my father in law was at the house and they were able to come in, get the work done quickly, and take my payment method over the phone. Very fair rates and I'm so excited to take a shower.
Very fast response for my service call. Doug was informative and efficient cleaning out the kitchen drain. I won't hesitate to call him again if I have need for a rooter service.
I called about a throughly clogged toilet which had eluded my plunging, hot water and toilet auger. Not only did Doug's Rooter come out within a couple hours of my call, Ryan took care of it quickly and cleanly and for a much better price than expected. I'm grateful to have found a professional and reasonable plumbing company to call for anything I might need around my home. There's a reason the company is so highly rated- A++ service! Thanks so much!
Called Doug's today as my basement was flooding at my house. I asked how fast they could come over and they sent Ryan over in 30 minutes. He fixed my problem and I was able to get on with my day. I have now used them four times and had a good experience each time. My only recommendation would be for them to have someone on-call after hours as I prefer not to use the other company that does offer this service. Doug's is great!
Polite, dependable, same day service. Best part great work at affordable prices.
Doug was a lifesaver today. We had our sewer backed, causing a huge mess. He was on-site in Lee's than an hour and took care of the problem immediately. Great service and very professional. I've known other contractors who would have made crude remarks over what caused the blockage, but Doug was very respectful and to the point. That was very appreciated.
Doug's always takes care of my problems and they have the best price in town!
We've used Doug for over 20 years and he always does a great job! I agree with all the great reviews here.
Exceptional service, quality and proud of their work.
Awesome service!! Doug was quick, professional and very informed. I would definitely use him again. Thank you
After making contact with Doug himself, he had a guy our here in Selah, WA only 30 mins after we hung up. They were very fast to respond and very professional. He had the problem fixed and the drains working right away. After he was done, he went the extra step to run a bunch of water down the drain to make sure. He kept his work very clean and even put plastic down to protect the floor. He left no mess for me to clean after. Thanks for the great and fast service. They were in and out within an hour. Highly recommended.
Great service and great customer service!!! Doug's rooter services was very Competitive with pricing also
Fast friendly will use again. Dougs a great guy.
Unclothed kitchen sink Great job On time Would use again
He was early and very fast he did a great job. He removed alot if hair. And my tub didn't drain and now it works perfectly..
Doug's Rooter Service is awesome. Had a nasty clog that backed up into my bathtub. Gallons of draino didn't do the trick. Doug's Rooter guys came out within half an hour, snaked my lines, and worked with the budget I could live with. Fella was friendly and knew what was what. Completely pleased with the service. Definitely worth it, and will recommend Doug's Rooter without hesitation. Kudos Doug.
Great service, great people, average cost. My go to source should I need this type of service again!
I needed a scope of my sewer and Doug wanted me to watch. He explained everything and made recommendations. Very professional.
Excellent service. No long wait.
Called. Was told he could come by the same day. Sure enough, less than an hour later, he was here. Fixed the problem and made sure it worked properly several times. Fair price for same day (Friday) service. THANK YOU!
Very prompt, clean and professional. Very fair rates. Did an excellent job. We have used them 2 times now since we bought our home. Very happy with his work!!
Good job today here at burlington coat factory. Got job done fast and clean
We had a clogged drain, and sent a message on a friday night. We received a call back on Saturdaymorning. Doug came out around noon, and had the drain cleared in about an hour. We chose Doug because I had managed a restaurant that he provided service for. He was alway available, prompt, and professional.
Prompt service great pricing!
Doug started early in the morning and spent all day working hard to unplug the sewer line. Thank goodness he got the job done. He's the guy for the job.
Quick service Great price very professional will recommend to all my friends and family
Doug's Rooter Service they really came through for me we had toilet paper and stuff coming up in our bathtub and they came out with in 30 minutes got my drains flowing again they really know their stuff I would recommend them to all my friends thanks for everything Doug's Rooter
Thakyou Doug was great came out on weekend Saved the day Good price Fast service Sink is working better tha ever
(Translated by Google) Very good cervicio and very good price., And very kind..Good service good price, kind (Original) Muy buen cervicio y muy buen precio., y muy amable..Good service good price ,kind
Great Customer service gets the job done
Busted up tree roots out of our sewer lines. Very respectful and professional.
We have been using dougs services at my workplace over 9 years I've always been happy with his prompt professional service and easygoing attitude.
Very reliable friendly and affordable
Doug was our hero today!!! Friendly and great service 🤗
I have used Doug's Rooter service for many years. Has always been reasonable.
Doug came out in the middle of winter to our home on white pass and cleared some tree roots in our house's drain. We called many numbers in the phone book before we got through to any one willing to come out to our place in winter. He has the appropriate equipment including a drianline inspection camera which gives you video documentation of your drainline condition. Great, same day service and we really appreciated his work. We don't often write reviews but hope this helps other people needing emergency service in the Yakima area.
Really good on my house 2 thumb up
Very helpful and came out to my house and gave me information on what I need to do 1st. Without charging me!! I would definitely call DOUGS ROOTER over anyone else!!
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Did an awesome job with our tub problem! Good Price's too!
Called and got here quickly-did a great job!
Dougs rooter is the best! They are so easy to deal with and have a very professional approach to the task at hand. They are always on time and very helpful in solving the issue at hand. I have used them several times on the job and have had great results each time. If you're looking for the best, give Dougs Rooter a call and support your local small businesses!
My basement was flooding, on Saturday of couse, and I called Doug because I have used him before. He was able to come within a few hours and fix my blocked drain for an affordable price. Thanks Doug!
Doug knows his stuff! He was open and honest when explaining a common issue that most people have. He even gave me advice and tips on maintenance that could save me hundreds of dollars every year. If you're in or near Yakima County you need to call Dougs Rooter Service first!
Doug had some great advice regarding my toilet and water bill. Check him out he is trustworthy.
Doug and Ryan are the best! I had 2 clogged lines at the same time. Doug's Rooter responded within 30 minutes! Problem solved within 1 hour! Reasonable cost as well. Thank You!
He did a wonderful job!!
Dough did a great job with our drainage problem at our restaurant. I really suggest his company for any rooter problems. Way to go DOUGH!
Amazing job!!!
Great service and really nice and friendly he fix my problem fast and I do recommend them to any one that has problems in there sewer lines
dougs been out to my place many times and always does very clean and very prompt i would recommend to all my friends
We have used Doug's Rooter for years here at Good Samaritan and we think he is the best around. Doug and his crew get the job done at an affordable rate and they just go the extra mile to make things right.
Service was prompt and courteous. Work was very thorough.
Our kitchen sink was draining slower and slower until it just wouldn't any more. Called Doug's Rooter Service and Ryan was able to come out the same day. He quickly diagnosed and fixed the problem. He was very professional and tidy, no mess! We are very happy to be taking our drain for granted again! Doug's Rooter Service saved the day again, thank you.
We received 5 star service from Doug's Rooter. Prompt,professional, courteous and knowledgeable. I personally recommend them.
This is my 3rd experience with Doug's Rooter and have great experiences each time. Very knowledgable and I would highly recommend!
Professional, high quality, thorough, and prompt.
Thank you for coming out so quickly!!! Excellent job.
Just had them unclog my bathtub. The young man was nice , professional and had my drain cleared in no time. He was even good with dogs. I would definitely call them again as well as recommend them.
Highly recommended , great services and price
Polite, quick, responsive, and reasonably priced. They're my go-to guys for rootering.
Great Service! Fast, clean, and friendly, I would highly recommend this company! I will definitely call Doug for all my plumbing needs.
Very impressed. Solved our problem in a short time
Thank you Doug's Rooter for your fast service and Great rates. They had much lower prices than the other places that I called.Very clean and efficient. I will let every body I know how much I like their service.
This morning I had a big flooded in my bathroom somehow because of the washer machine and I was looking for plumbing services andi found out Doug's Rooter and they told me that could give me same day service and they came to help me out and did a really good work and fast I recommend having a good service and they don't charge as much other company I called . It w great meeting Him
Great service! Repaired my clogged and leaky sink in about half an hour for a very fair price.
Doug's Rooter service is awesome! My kitchen sink backed and the garbage disposal wouldn't even work. He made it out to my house in under an hour and the service was great. Big thanks to Doug's Rooter!
Doug at Dougs rooter was very helpful. He is a very knowledgeable guy that was fast, friendly and thorough. I recommend him to everyone.
Fantastic and professional. Worked fast and clean left no mess we were even able to work around him and continue to run out store. Made a call early in the moring and he was here by 11
Great fast service
Doug did a very good job, was on time
Really appreciate Doug's Rooter Service and what a great job he did he came out on a Saturday picked up after himself and was overall just a good experience
After spending a significant amount of time arguing with another local plumber, I called Doug's Rooter Service to come unplug my toilet. Not only were they friendly and helpful, my bill was $100 as opposed to the almost $400 the other company wanted to charge me to come out here and do this service. I am so completely grateful for these guys, and I will recommend them to anyone who asks about a plumbing job done. Thank you so much for your service in the Yakima Valley.
Doug showed up with in 30 minutes got his job done in less then 30 minutes... Very clean and courteous ... low rates,was very happy with job,would recommend to my family and friends..
Vary good job,thank you vary much would use you again would recommend to friends and family, thank you Dougs Rooter
Great fast service. Done in a fraction of the estimated time. Here on time and checked out the full system. Got it going again.
Very quick response time and reasonably priced. He was very professional, did the job quickly and made sure all was working properly before he left the building. Would definitely use and again and would recommend to anyone. Shelly Mid-Columbia Insurance
We own a Bar here in Yakima, I called Doug this morning for a toilet issue, He was very pleasant on the phone and was quick to respond. Apparently it was a blockage in the toilet itself not the line. Doug would not take and money from my husband. This is unheard of from a service guy! Thank you Doug, we will definitely use you in the future and refer you when someone needs plumbing!!
Great price,on time,reasonable rates!
Doug services was great and friendly and got the job done fast thanks Doug
Great customer service! Knew just what the problem was in seconds and had it fixed in mins!
Friendly and quick service. Would definitely call again!
I'm thrilled with the service I received from Doug today. The first rooter service I called couldn't schedule me for three days, but Doug came within a couple of hours. Then, in the midst of the worst possible pouring down rain, he cheerfully fixed an unbelievable mess. I'm delighted and I'd recommend him to anyone who cares about their home.
Doug's rooter was great,very good service Response time was awesome got my drains working. good price would use anytime have used several times in the past . Would recommend to anybody.
I work at YWCA Yakima and our building is 40,000 square foot we have used Doug's Rooter for several years. When called they come out right away. Always willing to do everything to help. Thank you for your service!!
Doug's Rooter is fast, honest, professional and reliable. He has provided us professional advice related to our business. On a personal level, Doug's Rooter provided services for my aging grandparents, he was kind and helpful to them, while educating them on how to minimize future issues. Highly recommend Doug's Rooter services.
I was on my way home and saw the logo on his van and I pulled over at the gas station just to ask him a question and he fixed my problem within seconds!! He was very fast and followed me home to fix it RIGHT AWAY! Thank you!! You saved our Thanksgiving.
Doug has been my knight in shining armour. Fixed my septic problem with ease! Thank you doug!!
Wonderful service! Prompt, courteous, good prices. Used several times, 100 percent satisfied each time. Would recommend!
Always arrives at appointed time, very pleasant rooter man, efficient, has kept my pipes back-up free for years.
Could not have asked for a better experience! Doug's was able to turn what we thought would be a homeowners' nightmare into a dream. Our sewer line backed up over the weekend, overflowing into shower drains and spilling into our yard. After a few calls to the big name companies, our choices seemed to be 1. pay up to $400 dollars per hour to have the problem addressed right away or 2. wait until Monday. After reading some really great reviews on line, we called Doug's Rooter Service and left a message. We received a call back within minutes, and the owner himself was at our house right away. Less than an hour later, our lines were clear and we were charged less for our weekend call than some of the big name companies would charge for service during regular business hours. Thank you Doug's Rooter Service!
Very knowledgeable, punctual, and professional. Located my problem using a video camera. I would recommend to all my friends.
Fantastic service, best value I've found, and Doug is as knowledgeable as any service provider I've ever used!
Called them to come locate a sewer line, they were very friendly and professional. They scheduled an appointment and showed up early. Great friendly people.
Doug's Rooter Service was great! Responded promptly to our call and was most efficient and knowledgeable. Problem solved! Will definitely use his service again.
I highly recommend Doug's Rooter. Great service. Came right away-very responsive.
I would like to Thank Doug's Rooter Service for their fast and friendly service!
Fast, clean and friendly service! Got my sink working perfectly.....would definitely use again and recommend to friends/family
Doug of Doug's Rooter Service answered my call on the first attempt (no irritating answer service or voicemail). I told him that I had a drain problem in both toilet and sink of a rental unit bathroom we own. He said that he could probably get there within a couple of hours, and he did - same day! He called as soon as the job was done to describe his findings, his fix and the charges (which were minimal, and fit the repair). Happy tenant, happy landlord. That was almost too easy. Thanks, Doug. Will call again. -Landlord Guy
We have had to use this service twice and both times these guys were on it right away ! This last go round we had a very bad blockage and they had to bring out the pressure jet because the normal snake they typically use wouldn't work . Total time of 4 hours from the time we called them to them finishing the job and that included having to run to The Lower Valley to pick up the pressure jet . I'd highly recommend Dougs to anyone !
Doug's Rooter Service was very prompt to respond to my drain cleaning issue. My kitchen sink was not draining properly. When he arrived, Doug solved my problem within 40 minutes. As I am on a limited income and after calling around for estimates, his was the most reasonable rate. If I ever have future drain issues I will be certain to use Doug's Rooter Service again!
Doug's Rooter is the best in town, hands down. I have residential and commercial properties, no job too big or small. My most recent call, I really appreciated the friendly service technician; knew what to do to fix the problem and had the proper equipment to do the job efficiently. My first call will be to Doug's Rooter with any drain problems in the future.
After calling around to find a drain cleaner service I decided on Doug's Rooter Service. His charges were reasonable . He was right on time and did a great job. He left everything clean as he found it. I would use him again. Thanks Doug's Rooter.
You can trust these plumbers in Yakima We are close friends and I can recommend them without hesitation we may be competitors, but we are professional plumbers
I needed a plumber in a hurry and Doug plumber delivered! From the office staff to the plumber that came to my home, they were prompt, courteous, and professional.They were affordable yet also used high quality products.Finally, they left their work area spotless when they were done. I am sold, I will use them for any future plumbing needs that may arise.
Doug is awesome!
Had a surprise this morning when doing a load of laundry...water drained from washing machine and bubbled up in our bathtub! Doug rescued us and got our lines cleared quickly and easily. He even cleaned our tub and left no trace of a problem! Thank you, Doug. You're the best!
Doug is awesome!
Had a surprise this morning when doing a load of laundry...water drained from washing machine and bubbled up in our bathtub! Doug rescued us and got our lines cleared quickly and easily. He even cleaned our tub and left no trace of a problem! Thank you, Doug. You're the best!
High quality and prompt!!
Great service even on a weekend. Very knowledgeable and professional.
Great Job Friendly service
Took care of our clogged sewer line fast. Very satisfied with their service. Highly recommend Doug's.
Great job. Knows what he's doing.
Doug and crew are professional and always fix the problem-- then clean everything better than they found it. Every time I feel like he could have charged more and I'd still think it was worth it.
Expert, Timely and Economical Service
Very impressive! Came ahead of schedule and in a very short amount of time had the plumbing repaired and the blockage removed. I was frankly stunned at the low amount on the invoice. Thank's for a job extremely well-done Ryan!
Outstanding service
We'll echo other peoples' reviews. Doug's is a class act. Quality, service and integrity. The team helped with a clogged line at our rental that one of "big" providers wanted to replace for several thousand dollars. Doug and his team worked their magic, and provided a quality video recording that documented the "break" was anything but that issue. Next day service and some extra white glove treatment at cleanup made for an exceptional experience. Thank you team DRS.
Fast, courteous and affordable service.
Ryan came out on time and got right to work. Was kind courteous and stayed on the job until it was finished. Cleaned up everything. Top-notch service and very nice person. A BIG thumbs up. Will recommend to all my friends and family. Very honest and hardworking.
Fast service and great work
Doug's got here when they said they would be here and they did my job quickly. The price was less than I expected and there was no mess when they left. Would definitely recommend Doug's to anyone needing drain help.
Very professional and informative
I had Dougs Rooter over to scope my sewer line for clogging issues. He wanted me to see what the scope saw. I got a detailed explanation and recommendations. Very pleased.
Doug worked hard all day ro unclog our sewer line. It was a tough job, he didnt gi ve up. He's our maintance guy for sure. I recommend him to my friends.
High quality service. Would highly recommend.
I called another company last night and was told they couldn't come out tonight but would come in morning. Then they called three times to change time they would arrive. Last call was they can't make it until Friday. Today is Tuesday. Called Dougs Rooter and they were so nice and came out right away. He came after work to help us unclog toilet. He had it unplugged very fast. Very nice guy. Can't say enough how great it is to have someone care and want to help.
high quality service very kind and friendly
Very good experience for the situation
Get me unplugged
I called Doug's Rooter for a plugged kitchen drain, they were very nice on the phone, and came out to my house within a very short time, unplugged the drain with very minimal problem. The Service man was quite pleasant, we had a great conversation. I am quite happy with their pricing compared to others. I called them back again for another drain and they saved me another service charge by being very honest about what to do. I will always use Doug's and will always recommend them to friends. Thanks Doug ....Randy Shannon
Professional fast service.
I've used Doug's Rooter several times over the years and they have always been prompt and professional. I would highly recommend them.
Great professional service!
Our kitchen sink was draining slower and slower until it just wouldn't any more. Called Doug's Rooter Service and Ryan was able to come out the same day. He quickly diagnosed and fixed the problem. He was very professional and tidy, no mess! We are very happy to be taking our drain for granted again! Doug's Rooter Service saved the day again, thank you.
Quick response, professional and my drains cleaned in less then 10 minutes.
High quality, prompt, professional
One of the best service visits I have ever had. Very prompt, professional and thorough!
another fast and quality clean out still the same price !
It's been eight years from the last root ball removal, thank you Dougs rooter you guys were fast and quick to determine the best way to get this sewage line clear of the two foot long root ball 120 ft down the line.
Quick service.
great service
Great service. Very timely respons . Ryan is a thourogh and competent technition
Excellent work
Super friendly prompt great sense of humor excellent work
Excellent service ,friendly
Quick service
fast service
quality work great price quick service excellent work quality
great service!!!!
Would recommend Doug's rooter to everyone, not expensive either. Will use again!!!!!!
GreT Service
We have uses Doug's Rooted multiple times always good service..
great job
Only rooter service I've used for four years. Very happy with quick service
professional and fast
The service was quick and organized. Very professional and kind. I will always call whenever I need help from here on out. Unclogged drain within the hour
helped in a hurry
We called at about 5 pm with a sink that wouldn't drain. The came out at 9am and now the sink is good
always able to come and fix our problems
We've used Doug's rooter for years. Friendly fast!
Excellent Service
I have used Doug's twice at a Retail store that I maintain, They have been responsive both times. They called me with questions and let me know when they were complete. I can't ask for more than that.
drain clean
Fast service, professional manner, and good quality work. We have been calling Doug's rooter since 2002.
great job
Well done and explained everything. Great to understand what is going on.
wonderful service, prompt, friendly and very knowledgable,.
Great service would recommend this company to friends and family.
good sevirce
Quick friendly service
excellent work
They showed up within an hour and cleared up our pipes quickly.
Great service. Super quick response.
These guys are awesome.
Fast and friendly. Needed quick sewer service. Got same day service right after a Holiday.
Rental fix
Have had the worst service with roto rooter, someone told us about Doug's Rooter and have used him twice, both with times have had the best service. The last time just within the last two weeks. Called and they were there within the hour cleaned up the mess and very professional.. Thank you Ryan for doing such an excellent job. Will always use them and will recommend them whenever I have a chance.
clogged drain
Service was recommended by my regular plumber who does not work on clogged drains. I called Doug's, left message and received a return call immediately. Worker was to my house within 15 minutes, unclogged the drain and completed the work efficiently and effectively. Courteous and friendly.
always professional
On time, got the job done and left without creating a mess. Thank you
Ryan, showed up as promised on time. He does his thing makes sure everything ran correctly, he's awesome.
my experience with Doug's Rooter was excellent their was good and fast
Awesome job. First time customer. Will use again
Great service!
Wonderful service! Prompt, courteous, good prices. Used several times, 100 percent satisfied each time. Would recommend!
Ryan was very professional and did a great job.
Highly recommend
Prompt service and very professional
very professional
On time and same day call. knowledgeable on drain systems would use again. thank you Doug rooter
very nice
excellent work. Will use again. Friendly service tech.
Camera job
I was very appreciative Doug's knowledge and showing us where the line went
Doug came thru when I was in a pinch during the weekend. He did a through Job, explaining what he was doing. Very professional and friendly!
My experience was pleasent and very informative. I would recommend this business to anyone.
great job! quick response!
Ryan, did a good job and explained what he was doing!
Awesome job, quick and friendly.
great work
Very friendly...prompt service...sloved problem
The ONLY one we will EVER call !!!!
We have relied upon Doug's Rooter for over 10 years! He is our only choice everytime. We have several rental properties as well as our primary residence and Doug has been there for us when we have needed him. He is knowledgable, professional and sympathetic to the needs of the customer. His prices are very competitive and the quality of his work is exceptional!
Our go to guy!
Doug does a great job! Responsive, professional service. Would definitely call him again & highly recommend.
great job
Great job...clean..nice...will call again
Fast friendly. Will call again.
Good service
Service completed promptly.
Dougs Rooter Sevice
I was very happy on how fast they got here especially since I was waiting all day on another company and the price was even better I will definitely call them again if I need anything else.
Always same day service...very clean.
fix our problem fast!
Dougs rooter diagnosed our drainage problem within minutes and we were able to rest easy knowing our problem was fixed. Thanks Doug's Rooter!
Quick, friendly service! Will definitely use them again!
Fast service..exilent tech guy
Really fast service. Polite. Helpful. Highly recommend.
great job
Awesome job was helpful and efficant on my problem happy with the job that was done
Got here on time. Did a great job , professional and very Clean.
Great service
Very personal and great at explainIng what the issues are in easy to understand ways.
sewer line cleaning
sewer line cleaning
good job
On time...quick work..happy with service
They came out within an hour and fixed my drain plus a leaking sink. Quick and friendly service.
We have used Doug's for several years now. The service has always been exceptional, affordable and timely. During our most recent incident they went out of their way to get to our problem even though they were booked into the evening. The job was then followed up with a telephone call to let us know the results from our rental property.
my sink water coming up in bathroom tub
Called Doug for water in bathtub. It smelled sooo bad! He came out that day and got it working quick. Was surprised on how clean everything was when he left. My sister told me about him and will tell my friends to use his services too.
sewer line cleaning of roots
I used doug 14 years ago, after receiving favorable recommendations of him, to clean a clogged line from roots and his advanced equipment found the clean out fitting which I could not after several days of digging. Just had another slowdown and he was promptly here and efficiently removed more roots. Very professional.
I will recommend them to my friends
They were very prompt in coming out to take care of my problem.. The gentleman who came to my house was professional and courteous. He explained exactly what he was going to do. He got straight to work and did not leave a mess. I would recommend them if you have drain problems.
Prompt and knowledgable
Doug asked a lot of questions to better understand the problem. He had the tools and experience to fix the problem and make suggestions for improvement.
Great job!!!!
I had a drain emergency that was quickly and efficiently solved by this reasonably priced Service. Extremely fast and courteous Guys! I'm happy!!
Easter Emergency!!
Doug was amazing! He was able to come over shortly after we called and the job was done in no time!! We will definitely be calling Doug again for our plumbing needs!!
Excellent and fast service!
I highly recommend Doug's Rooter if you need a dependable and experienced service! Thank You Doug!
Best price in town I called sevral companies
You had the lowest rates in Yakima, and you were at my house with in the hour, very efficient and professional my kitchen sink and garbage disposal are working great now. thank you ,I will be sure to let every one I know about your services.
Clog Toilwt Bowl
Thank You Doug's Rooter Service for your prompt service. Thanks for removing the rag from my clogged toilet bowl that I had flushed down the toilet. You guys came out so quick and your prices were very reasonable Thank you I will your services I will recommend to my friends. Sue B.
Great Service!
Doug's Rooter Service was very prompt to respond to my drain cleaning issue. My kitchen sink was not draining properly. When he arrived, Doug solved my problem within 40 minutes. As I am on a limited income and after calling around for estimates, his was the most reasonable rate. If I ever have future drain issues I will be certain to use Doug's Rooter Service again!
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starring Katie Featherston, Michah Sloat, Mark Fredrichs, Ashley Palmer
written and directed by Oren Peli
by Walter Chaw It's a good try from first-time hyphenate Oren Peli, but it's ultimately an exercise bereft of satisfying, thoughtful payoffs--a couple of generally effective sequences only that way because they cause one to anticipate that something will come of them. Nothing does. Comparisons to The Blair Witch Project aren't entirely off base, either, in that Paranormal Activity is about a decade past its sell-by date with a tale of irritating technophilia that would have felt more current in the Y2K Ludditism of 1999 than it did in the resigned technocracy of 2009--explanation in part for why it's already out of the conversation and never stirred much outrage or controversy when it was causing audiences of teens to collectively fake-shudder the way festival audiences collectively fake-cathect. The new conversation is the one introduced by George Romero's Diary of the Dead and Matt Reeves's Cloverfield, where the unnatural instinct isn't whipping out a digital camera or camera phone, but not. It's a communal experience if it's anything, and as far as such things go, there are still midnight showings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show floating around out there, aren't there? Its pleasures aren't replicable, in other words, and watching it at home reveals it to be little more than a one-trick pony with one brilliant moment that isn't enough to justify the rest of it.
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SWANSBORO � Softball is softball, no matter what part of the country the sport is played in.
SWANSBORO � Softball is softball, no matter what part of the country the sport is played in.
Or at least that�s what Long Island, N.Y., native Kelly Frank said during a recent practice as she continued to look for improvement from the Pirates during her first year as coach.
�It�s the same,� said Frank, who took over for Drew Farneth after he was not retained as coach. �The game is the same and there�s not much that has to be changed. But this is the first time I�ve had to maintain a field. So that was a little learning experience there.�
But while it took the 24-year-old Frank some time to adjust to being Swansboro�s new coach and all the responsibilities that go with the job, it�s also taken the Pirates time to improve overall as a team during the first half of the season.
Swansboro has been one of the area�s better programs in recent seasons. The Pirates finished second in the NCHSAA 2-A final four in 2011 and ended as the East Regional runner-up last year.
Yet several key players from those strong teams have graduated, including all-state pitcher Jaimee Radel, a two-time The Daily News player of the year.
Those departures left Swansboro (7-6, 4-3 East Central 2-A Conference), who is coming off a 12-2 win over Clinton on Tuesday, with only three seniors � left fielder Sarah Simpson, center fielder Emily Scarborough and first baseman Morgan Sheehan.
�We�re overall happy, but we just got to work on the little things that we�ve been constantly reiterating with the girls. Accurate throws, gloves down and working on our errors,� Frank said. �Fielding errors, that�s our weak point. Our record would be a lot higher if we weren�t making a lot of those errors.�
Frank said the Pirates have lost five one-run games. One simple mistake here or there has opened the door for big innings by opponents.
�It�s mental,� Frank said. �The girls have the ability and the skills.�
But while the Pirates continue to work on their defensive fundamentals, Frank said the team has been sparked by solid hitting.
�They�ve become really strong, hitting-wise,� she said. �We�ve been working on being more aggressive on the bases.�
One reason for the Pirates� improvement has been the leadership from the seniors. Scarborough, Sheehan and Simpson were each on the state runner-up team two years ago.
�They carry the team,� Frank said. �They are very good at giving direction and making sure everything is going as it should be going in getting the girls to hustle.�
The Pirates only have two other juniors in Andrea Heredia and pitcher Katelyn Nigh. The rest of the 13-player roster consists of four sophomores and four freshmen.
�We are a pretty young team,� Frank said.
Still, the Pirates have collectiveness about them.
�We have great chemistry,� Frank said. �They are all a good group. They are all friends with each other and there�s no pettiness. They enjoy being here and they have fun.�
That includes Frank, who said that assistant coaches Jerry Reed and Jenni Reed have been helpful in her quest to keep the Pirates competitive.
The coach was a catcher and second baseman for Oceanside High in Long Island. Two years ago, she moved to Jacksonville with her Marine boy friend and found a teaching job at Midway High.
Frank now teaches Earth and Environmental Science at Swansboro.
She said there wasn�t much of a culture shock coming from New York to Eastern North Carolina.
�Not so much other than some of the lingo,� Frank said with a laugh. �They are all trying to get me to say �Y�all.�
Frank hasn�t gotten the southern accent down pat just yet, but she�s trying. And her team is trying to get better, just like she wants.
�We are having a good time,� she said, �We just want to stop having so many errors.�


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...and my heart is aching for you. I am so sorry for your loss and understand that -- contrary to the popular saying -- time does NOT heal all wounds. What you are feeling -- all of it -- is so understandable and normal. It is so hard when the rest of the world seems to march on and forget your loss and also "ignore" the thing that seems to consume your own mind. You did not say that you have sought out the help of a therapist -- I hope you will. I found one through the employee helpline at my work, but if you don't have that option, try calling some referral sources or even asking your clery-person. It seems so unsatisfying because a therapist is not going to be able to give you what you ultimately want. But he or she may be able to help you in addressing your feelings of being alone and unheard.
I'm sorry there is not more traffic on this board -- but know that there are many out here who will be thinking of you, praying for you and for you very own miracle. Hugs to you.


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Israel expands air assault on rockets in Gaza
Updated 11:21 PM ET
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Israel expanded its fierce air assault on rocket operations in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, striking Hamas government and security compounds, smuggling tunnels and electricity sources after an unprecedented rocket attack aimed at the holy city of Jerusalem raised the stakes in its violent confrontation with Palestinian militants.
Israeli aircraft also kept pounding their initial targets, the militants' weapons-storage facilities and underground rocket-launching sites. The Israeli military called up thousands of reservists and massed troops, tanks and armored vehicles along the border with Gaza, signaling a ground invasion of the densely populated seaside strip could be imminent.
Israel launched its military campaign Wednesday after days of heavy rocket fire from Gaza and has carried out some 700 airstrikes since, the military said. Militants, undaunted by the heavy damage the air attacks have inflicted, have unleashed some 500 rockets against the Jewish state, including new, longer-range weapons turned for the first time this week against Jerusalem and Israel's Tel Aviv heartland.
Israel has slowly expanded its operation beyond military targets and before dawn on Saturday, the Gaza Interior Ministry reported, missiles smashed into two small Hamas security facilities as well as the massive Hamas police headquarters in Gaza City, setting off a huge blaze that engulfed nearby houses and civilian cars parked outside. No one was inside the buildings at the time.
The Interior Ministry said a government compound was also hit as devout Muslims streamed to the area for early morning prayers. So, too, was a Cabinet building where the Hamas prime minister received the prime minister of Egypt on Friday.
In southern Gaza, Israeli aircraft went after the hundreds of underground tunnels militants used to smuggle in weapons and other contraband from Egypt, people in the area reported. A huge explosion in the area sent buildings shuddering in the Egyptian city of El-Arish, 30 miles (45 kilometers) away, an Associated Press correspondent there reported. The tunnels have also been a lifeline for residents of the area during the recent fighting, providing a conduit for food, fuel and other goods after supplies stopped coming in from Israel days before the military operation began.
Missiles also knocked out five electricity transformers, plunging more than 400,000 people into darkness, according to the Gaza electricity distribution company.
A separate airstrike leveled a mosque in central Gaza, damaging nearby houses, Gaza security officials and residents said. The military had no comment on that attack and it wasn't clear whether weapons or fighters were being harbored in the area.
One person was killed and three dozen people were wounded in the various attacks, Gaza health official Ashraf al-Kidra said. In all, 30 Palestinians and three Israelis have been killed since the Israeli operation began.
The Israeli military said it did not immediately have an accounting of its various overnight targets.
"The Palestinian government emphasizes its steadfastness and support for the Palestinian resistance," government spokesman Ihab Hussein said in a text message to reporters after the wave of Israeli attacks. "It stands alongside its people, who are subject to this aggression."
- Palestinian rocket aimed at Jerusalem for first time as Hamas vows "more surprises"
- Israel says it knocked out Hamas drone program
The widened scope of targets brings the two sides closer to the kind of all-out war they waged four years ago. Hamas, a group committed to Israel's destruction, was badly bruised during that confrontation, but has since restocked its arsenal with more and better weapons, and has been under pressure from smaller, more militant groups to prove its commitment to armed struggle against Israel.
The attack aimed at Jerusalem on Friday and strikes on the Tel Aviv area twice this week dramatically showcased the militants' new capabilities, including a locally made rocket that appears to have taken Israeli defense officials by surprise. Both areas had remained outside the gunmen's reach in past rounds of fighting, and their use dramatically escalated the hostilities.
Just a few years ago, Palestinian rockets were limited to crude devices manufactured in Gaza. But in recent years, Israeli officials say, Hamas and other armed groups have smuggled in sophisticated, longer-range rockets from Iran and Libya, which has been flush with weapons since Muammar Qaddafi was ousted last year.
The eerie wail of air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem after the start of the Jewish Sabbath in the holy city, claimed by both Israel and the Palestinians as a capital and located about 75 kilometers (47 miles) from Gaza. Jerusalem residents were shocked to find themselves suddenly threatened by rocket fire, which, for more than a decade, had been limited to steadily broadening sections of southern Israel.
The attack on the contested city was especially audacious, both for its symbolism and its distance from Gaza. Located roughly 50 miles (80 kilometers) from the Gaza border, Jerusalem had been considered beyond the range of Gaza rockets -- and an unlikely target because it is home to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, Islam's third-holiest shrine.
CBS News correspondent Allen Pizzey and his team -- along with other news crews -- were forced by the Israeli military to move away from the border of the Gaza Strip on Friday morning, another signal pointing to a possible ground incursion into the tiny Palestinian territory.
Pizzey reported that as dawn broke in the Israeli town of Sderot, on the Gaza border, the extent of the force massed along the frontier made it clear Israel was preparing for a ground fight -- 16,000 Israeli reservists were called up on Thursday. The last invasion was four years ago, and analysts say Hamas will be better prepared this time.
In Israel, Pizzey reported, a funeral Friday was interrupted by a warning siren that another missile was on its way. There is a growing fear that Hamas has vastly improved its arsenal.
Most of the militants' rockets do not have guided systems, limiting their accuracy, though Israeli officials believe the militants may have a small number of guided missiles that have not yet been used.
Israeli police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said the rocket landed in an open area southeast of the city -- near the Palestinian city of Bethlehem and just a few miles from Al-Aqsa.
Earlier on Friday, Gaza gunmen fired toward Tel Aviv for the second straight day, causing no injuries.
"We are sending a short and simple message: There is no security for any Zionist on any single inch of Palestine and we plan more surprises," said Abu Obeida, a spokesman for Hamas' armed wing.
Israeli leaders have threatened to widen the operation if the rocket fire doesn't halt. Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said options included the possible assassination of Hamas' prime minister, Ismail Haniyeh, and other top leaders.
"Every time that Hamas fires there will be a more and more severe response," he told Channel 2 TV on Friday. "I really recommend all the Hamas leadership in Gaza not to try us again. ... Nobody is immune there, not Haniyeh and not anybody else."
- Watch: White House reacts to Israel's Gaza operation
- 3 Israelis killed in rocket fire from Gaza
- Egypt asks U.S. to stop Israel operation against Hamas in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu huddled with his emergency Cabinet on Friday night. Israeli media reported the meeting approved a request from Defense Minister Ehud Barak to draft 75,000 reservists. Earlier this week, the government approved a separate call-up of as many as 30,000 soldiers. Combined, it would be the biggest call-up of reserves in a decade.
Lt. Col. Avital Leibovich, a military spokeswoman, said 16,000 reservists were called to duty on Friday and others could soon follow.
She said no decision had been made on a ground offensive but all options are on the table. Dozens of armored vehicles have been moved to Israel's border with Gaza since fighting intensified Wednesday.
The violence has widened the instability gripping the region, straining already frayed Israel-Egypt relations. The Islamist government in Cairo, linked like Hamas to the region-wide Muslim Brotherhood, recalled its ambassador in protest and dispatched Prime Minister Hesham Kandil to the territory on Friday to show solidarity.
Kandil called for an end to the offensive while touring Gaza City's Shifa Hospital with Haniyeh, the Gaza prime minister who was making his first public appearance since the fighting began.
In one chaotic moment, a man rushed toward the two leaders, shouting as he held up the body of a 4-year-old boy. The two prime ministers cradled the lifeless boy who Hamas said was killed in an Israeli airstrike. Israel vociferously denied the claim, saying it had not operated in the area.
Fighting to hold back tears, Kandil told reporters the Israeli operation must end.
"What I saw today in the hospital, the wounded and the martyrs, the boy ... whose blood is still on my hands and clothes, is something that we cannot keep silent about," he said.
Pizzey reported that Kandil said he had come to plea for peace, but his rhetoric supported Hamas. He called the violence "a tragedy,"and said Egypt will "not spare any effort"to stop what he termed "this aggression".


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VAIL, Colo. (AP) – Lindsey Vonn remained hospitalized in Colorado on Tuesday with "severe intestinal pain" that has been affecting her for the past two weeks.
Vonn's spokesman, Lewis Kay, wrote in an email that the four-time overall World Cup champion was "awaiting results from diagnostic testing for severe intestinal pain."
Vonn's ski technician, Heinz Haemmerle, told The Associated Press that this isn't the first time the racer has gone to the hospital in Vail.
Haemmerle, who prepares Vonn's Head skis and has been on hand in Colorado awaiting her recovery, said that Vonn hasn't trained since going out in the second run of the season-opening giant slalom Oct. 27 in Soelden, Austria.
"She told me she feels bad and has pain all over her body and that her bones are hurting. … She's been (to the hospital) two or three times. This is the first time she's stayed overnight," Haemmerle said in a telephone interview. "The coaches also don't know. First they told me we would train again Monday, then Wednesday, now the end of the week."
Vonn recently requested to compete in a men's downhill race, only to be rejected by the International Ski Federation. She was hoping to enter the men's race Nov. 24 at Lake Louise, Alberta. Had she been allowed to compete against the men, Vonn would have missed the two women's races in Aspen because they take place the same weekend.
Vonn also skipped a slalom in Levi, Finland, last weekend, although Haemmerle said that was their plan even before the illness — to pick up more training for Aspen.
Haemmerle said that Vonn attended the Snow Ball in New York after Soelden, then went to Colorado.
"There's been no news, so we're kind of worried," Head racing director Rainer Salzgeber said from Austria. "It's not good."
Both Haemmerle and Salzgeber confirmed that Vonn had no broken bones or skiing injuries.
By ANDREW DAMPF, AP Sports Writer … AP Sports Writer Pat Graham in Denver contributed to this report.
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Gourmet's Mango Pomegranate Guacamole Recipe
When we talked to Gourmet editor in chief Ruth Reichl about the November 2008 issue of the magazine, we asked her what her favorite Thanksgiving recipes from the issue were. This is one of them. Read our interview.
More of Ruth Reichl's favorite recipes from the November 2008 issue of Gourmet:
Haricot Verts with Bacon and Chestnuts
Chipotle Meatballs
Wild Mushroom Bundles
Turkey Jook
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- 4 ripe avocados (2 lb total)
- 1 cup finely chopped white onion
- 2 fresh serrano chiles, finely chopped (2 Tbsp), including seeds
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, or to taste
- 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds (from 1 pomegranate)
- 3/4 cup diced peeled mango
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- salt
Halve, pit, and peel avocados. Coarsely mash in a bowl. Stir in onions, chiles, 1/4 cup lime juice, and 1 1/4 tsp salt, then fold in pomegranate seeds, mango, and cilantro. Season with salt and additional lime juice.
Guacamole can be made 4 hours ahead and chilled, its surface covered with parchment paper or plastic wrap. Bring to room temperature and stir before serving.
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ANNOUNCING A NEW EMAIL CAPABILITY FOR ANALYZING AMINO ACID SEQUENCES The Protein Sequence Analysis (PSA) E-mail server, has been IMPROVED. Two types of sequence analysis are now supported, and the server can analyze amino acid sequences of any length upto 1000 residues. In addition, the server uses new models for alpha-beta proteins containing central beta sheets or beta barrels. The PSA is available for researchers who have amino acid sequences for proteins of unknown structure and for which no homologous sequences are known. You send the server one amino acid sequence. The server may be instructed to analyze the sequence in either of two ways: using type-1 or type-2 DSMs. (DSMs are Discrete State-space Models for patterns of alpha-helices, strands, tight turns, and loops in specific structural classes). Type-1 models are for complete sequences from monomeric, single-domain, globular, water-soluble proteins in several recognized structural classes. They are also appropriate for those subsequences of membrane-spanning proteins that are believed to extend beyond the membrane (based on a hydropathy profile). Type-2 models, in contrast, are for either partial or complete sequences from potentially large proteins that violate one or more of the modeling assumptions embodied in Type-1 models. For example, Type-2 models are appropriate for proteins that have one or more of the following properties: (1) they are multimeric; (2) they have more than one structural domain; or (3) they are not globular or soluble (e.g., membrane-spanning proteins). The PSA server is maintained at the BioMolecular Engineering Research Center of Boston University. For information on usage, send an empty email message to psa-request at darwin.bu.edu with the word "help" in the subject field. The analysis algorithm is based on optimal filtering and smoothing algorithms as described in the paper "Structural analysis based on state-space modeling" by C.M. Stultz, J.V. White, and T.F. Smith, Protein Science (1993), 2, 305-314. The mathematical basis for the models and algorithms is presented in "Protein Classification by Stochastic Modeling and Optimal Filtering of Amino-Acid Sequences," by J.V. White, C.M. Stultz, and T.F. Smith, Mathematical Biosciences (1994), 119, 35-75. -- Jim Freeman P: mammon at tiac.net W: jfreeman at darwin.bu.edu Programmer/Analyst at Bio-Molecular Engineering Center at BU The last bug is not fixed until the last user is dead. http://www.tiac.net/users/mammon/index.html


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Nadia G's recipes for Valentine's Day party: ribs, bacon chocolate, drinks
Here are some recipes for Valentine's Day entertaining from bad-girl chef Nadia Giosia, host of "Nadia G's Bitchin' Kitchen" on Food Network Canada. "Shkiaffing" is Giosia's word for slapping your creations onto the plate:
These ribs and potatoes offer "a nice punch to the palate in the best kind of way," says Giosia.
2 russet potatoes
50 ml (1/4 cup) heavy cream
45 ml (3 tbsp) unsalted butter
60 ml (4 tbsp) truffle oil
3 green onions, finely sliced
125 ml (1/2 cup) minced flat-leaf parsley, divided
2 ml (1/2 tsp) sea salt
10 ml (2 tsp) freshly cracked black pepper, divided
50 ml (1/4 cup) brown sugar
30 ml (2 tbsp) smoked paprika
15 ml (1 tbsp) cayenne pepper
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 fresh oregano sprig, minced
30 ml (2 tbsp) kosher salt
2 racks baby back pork ribs
50 ml (1/4 cup) canola oil
250 ml (1 cup) apple cider
30 ml (1 oz) whisky
125 ml (1/2 cup) aged balsamic vinegar (minimum 7 years old)
125 ml (1/2 cup) maple syrup
175 ml (3/4 cup) ketchup
1 red onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 habaInero chili, minced (wear latex gloves to chop)
Potatoes: Heat oven to 180 C (350 F). Wrap russet potatoes in foil and bake for 1 hour. When they are cool enough to handle, cut them in half, delicately scoop cooked potato flesh into a bowl and set skins aside. Add cream, butter, truffle oil, green onions, 50 ml (1/4 cup) of the minced parsley, sea salt and 2 ml (1/2 tsp) of the freshly cracked pepper and mix. Stuff mix back into potato skins, wrap in foil and refrigerate.
Rub: In a bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, chopped garlic, remaining parsley, oregano, salt and 7 ml (1 1/2 tsp) of the pepper. Heat oven to 160 C (325 F). Place each rack of ribs on a piece of foil large enough to completely cover ribs. Brush each rack of ribs with 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp) of the canola oil, and massage with 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp) of the spice rub. Wrap foil tightly around ribs, place on baking sheets and roast for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until ribs are tender. Add truffled potatoes to oven for the last 45 minutes of cooking time.
Sauce: Heat a small saucepan over medium-low heat, and add apple cider, whisky, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, ketchup, red onion, minced garlic and habaInero. Stir and simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Increase heat to medium-high for the last 15 minutes to reduce and thicken, stirring often.
Unwrap ribs and slather with sauce. Place ribs directly on baking sheet and broil for a few minutes until the sauce is bubbling and caramelized.
Shkiaffing it together: Place rack of ribs (either full rack or cut) on each plate and serve with truffled baked potato.
Makes 2 servings.
Give your Valentine's Day celebration a punch with this twist on kir.
125 ml (1/2 cup) vodka
50 ml (1/4 cup) raw sugar
1/2 red Thai chili, sliced
4 peppercorns
125 ml (1/2 cup) fresh raspberries
1/2 vanilla bean pod
1 bottle Champagne or sparkling wine, chilled
In a medium bowl, combine vodka, sugar, chili and peppercorns and mix. Add raspberries and vanilla bean pod and stir carefully until all the raspberries are covered in vodka marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
Shkiaffing it together: Place 3 marinated raspberries in the bottom of each Champagne flute. Carefully pour chilled Champagne over top.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
If you don't have silicone moulds, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and slather on the mixture about 2.5 centimetres (an inch) thick and then cut it. "Even if it looks a little messy, you just say it's rustic," says Giosia.
6 slices maple-cured bacon, minced
250 ml (1 cup) chopped milk chocolate
125 ml (1/2 cup) crisp rice cereal
In a medium pan, fry bacon over medium heat until very crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon bits and place on a paper towel to remove excess grease. Pat with more paper towels (you want to remove as much grease as possible). Set aside and let cool.
Meanwhile, in the top pan of a double boiler over medium heat, melt chocolate. When chocolate is 80 per cent melted, remove from heat and keep stirring until completely melted and smooth.
Shkiaffing it together: To melted chocolate, add bacon bits and cereal. Delicately fold it all in. Pour mixture into silicone moulds and refrigerate for 2 or more hours to set.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
This sexy do-it-yourself vodka bar always makes her parties a hit, Giosia says. Guests have a blast mixing their own custom cocktails and getting rowdy.
Bring 750 ml (3 cups) water and 500 ml (2 cups) raw sugar to a boil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Simmer for 3 minutes to reduce slightly. Remove from heat and refrigerate until completely cold. Divide syrup equally among 3 medium bowls.
1 l (4 cups) cranberry juice
500 ml (2 cups) mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)
1 fresh jalapeno, sliced into thin rounds
Maple syrup, to taste
To a bowl of simple syrup, add cranberry juice, berries, jalapeno and maple syrup. Mix well.
1 l (4 cups) fresh squeezed pink grapefruit juice
125 ml (1/2 cup) minced fresh cilantro
Maple syrup, to taste
To a bowl of simple syrup, add grapefruit juice, cilantro and maple syrup. Mix well.
7 lemons
7 limes
1 vanilla bean, sliced open
125 ml (1/2 cup) limoncello liqueur
Zest and juice 6 lemons and 6 limes. To a bowl of simple syrup, add citrus zest, vanilla, the juice of the zested lemons and limes and limoncello. Slice remaining lemon and lime into 5-mm (1/4-inch) thick slices and add or use for garnish.
Shkiaffing it together: Serve the bowls of mixers alongside bottles of chilled vodka, rum, carbonated water and ice.
Source: Nadia Giosia, host of "Nadia G's Bitchin' Kitchen" on Food Network Canada.


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Abraxas J. Discala Accused of Orchestrating Massive Pump and Dump Scheme
Abraxas J. Discala, CEO of OmniView Capital Advisors LLC, is accused of committing securities fraud relating to a series of pump and dump schemes, according to a complaint filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Peiffer Wolf securities practice attorneys Jason Kane and Joe Peiffer are currently investigating the matter.
Discala and Marc E. Wexler, President of OmniView, conspired with Matthew A. Bell and Craig L. Josephberg to inflate the price of the stock of CodeSmart Holdings, Inc., according to the complaint filed by the SEC. Discala, Wexler, Bell, and Josephburg then profited by selling their shares at inflates values at the expense of Bell's clients and Josephberg's customers, according to the complaint.
Ira Shapiro served as CodeSmart's CEO and also participated in the manipulative scheme by issuing materially misleading statements in press releases on at least three occasions in order to increase the price and volume of the stock, according to the SEC.
After CodeSmart's reverse merger into a public shell company that occurred in May 2013, Discala and his associates, including Wexler, Bell, and Josephberg, proceeded to gain control of 3,000,000 shares of CodeSmart. The obtained shares were restricted and were not to be sold or offered to the general public, according to the SEC.
Discala and Wexler flooded the market with CodeSmart's shares later in May 2013, according to the complaint. Discala and Wexler found buyers in Bell's advisory clients and Josephberg's brokerage customers, according to the SEC. Bell and Josephberg allegedly received 125,000 purportedly unrestricted shares of CodeSmart for pennies in exchange for investing their client and customer base in CodeSmart stock, which in many cases consisted of their client's and customer's retirement funds, according to the complaint. Additionally, Bell and Josephberg personally sold their CodeSmart shares on the market while simultaneously purchasing CodeSmart's stock in the accounts of their clients and customers, according to the complaint.
Bell and Josephberg failed to disclose to their clients and customers their financial incentive to purchase CodeSmart shares for them and sold the shares to their clients and customers knowing that the price had been inflated at the discretion of Discala and Wexler – the masterminds of the scheme, according to the SEC.
The scheme was effective in manipulating the market in CodeSmart's stock, according to the SEC. CodeSmart stock reached $6.94 on July 12, 2013 – equating to a market capitalization of over $100 million. Over a month later, on August 20, 2013, CodeSmart's stock price was $4.60, which equated to a market capitalization of over $86 million. These valuations had no relationship to CodeSmart's true worth as indicated in its publicly available financial statements, according to the complaint. The only publicly available financial information for CodeSmart revealed that the company had minimal assets and was operating at a loss. Soon after Discala, Wexler, Bell, and Josephberg decreased their trading of CodeSmart stock, CodeSmart's stock price crashed, according to the complaint.
Discala, Wexler, Bell, Josephberg, and Shapiro profited greatly from the scheme, according to the SEC. Discala and Wexler gained millions of dollars from their participation while Bell and Josephberg both received over $500,000 of illicit gains, according to the complaint. Shapiro received a $225,000 salary from CodeSmart and received financial support from a Discala-controlled entity, according to the SEC.
In 2014, Discala, Wexler, Bell, and others have conspired to manipulate securities from two other publicly traded companies, The Staffing Group, Ltd. and Cubed, Inc., by coordinating their trading in the securities of these companies to create a false appearance of market activity, according to the SEC. Cubed stock ultimately increased to $6.58 on June 24, 2014, which translated into a market capitalization of $170 million, even though Cubed's public filings indicated it had minimal assets, according to the SEC.
The Peiffer Wolf securities attorneys often represent investors who lose money as a result of Ponzi schemes, investment fraud, or stockbroker misconduct. They are currently investigating the possibility of assisting victims with the recovery of their losses. They take most cases of this type on a contingency fee basis and advance the case costs, and only get paid for their fees and costs out of money they recover for their clients.
Investors who believe they lost money as a result of investment fraud or misconduct may contact the securities lawyers at Peiffer Wolf, Jason Kane or Joe Peiffer, for a free, no-obligation evaluation of their recovery options, at 8585-310-5140.


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Kanye West Criticized for Pocketing $3 Million at Controversial Kazakhstan Gig
Like so many actors, singers and celebs before him, rapper Kanye West is in the hot seat for taking cash to make an appearance. He performed at a wedding gig in Kazakhstan over the weekend. The oft controversial rapper and new father pocketed a cool $3 million for his performance, but human rights advocates are miffed over the appearance.
Yeezy played a private gig at the Hotel Royal Tulip in Almaty for President Nursultan Nazarbayev on Saturday, Aug. 31. The president is a billionaire accused of committing acts of torture against his own people. He hired 'Ye to perform at his grandson's nuptials. Kanye West, wedding singer?
An Amnestry International rep said, "Kazakhstan is a country where Amnesty has concerns about the use of torture." Anyone who dares to criticize the government is tossed in jail and the media is subject to strict governmental control.
You can see guest-filmed footage of Yeezy's performance here.
Oh, and fans of 'Borat' will recognize the name Kazakhstan. It's not a fictional locale. It is, however, the glorious birthplace of the fictional character for which he hoped to make benefit in America.


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AutoZone, Inc. is a specialty retailer and a distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories. As of August 30, 2008, the Company operated 4,092 stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, and 148 in Mexico. Each of its stores carries a product line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured – more... automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories and non-automotive products. The Company also sells the ALLDATA brand automotive diagnostic and repair software. On the Web, AutoZone, Inc. sells diagnostic and repair information and automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories and non-automotive products through www.autozone.com. The Company does not derive revenue from automotive repair or installation services.
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