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Ive been watching the Jamie Oliver food Revolution thats being aired in the UK at the moment (was on last night) - this seriese it based in LA in america.
I was just wondering what you guys thought of it all? If you even watch it or is it even aired in america?
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May 25, 2011 at 9:47 UTC
Yeah its being aired here. I think its awesome what he is trying to do. Someone needs to go kick the school systems in the rear. Here in the states (from what I have heard) prisoners eat better then school kids.
The whole system is messed up.
May 25, 2011 at 9:49 UTC
Ah fantastic, what a great thing to bring up!
I dont really like the shows Jamie has put on here, his food revolution shows in the UK dont seem to pack as much punch as the US one does, I really wish folks would get behind him, I wish there was someone like him when I was at school :)
May 25, 2011 at 9:50 UTC
seems people are afraid of change - heck I might get sued, never mind any duty of care they have a school board.
the Fast food restaurant owner is equally nervous, but then this is his livlihood so thats easy to sympathise with.
May 25, 2011 at 9:54 UTC
I guess its more to do with how he is being stonewalled by the school board. Seems crazy to me...
The restraunt guy - i think we can all feel sympathy for his conflicting emotions - he wants to change - but cant risk his livley hood to do it. If he didnt, Jamie wouldnt be allowed back.
As for Jamie him self - sometimes i like his shows, sometimes there trash - but this one is shaping up to be interesting just becuase of the political aspect as well as the food.
Really want to see what the Americans think though. Anyone on the side of the school board?
May 25, 2011 at 10:00 UTC
I'm certainly glad someone is trying to do something about this, but I'm afraid I just can't stand the chap. I don't quite know why, but I found myself agreeing with a comedian on the TV some time ago who said that he had the sort of face that you wanted to slap.
Now I'll never condone violence, but I can't help thinking this.
May 25, 2011 at 10:03 UTC
haven't caught it to be honest. Have to admire what he's trying to do.
May 25, 2011 at 10:08 UTC
as far as i figure he is doing it for free as well?
Well free as in he is not charging the school or fast food place for his time?
Why not let him make up some menu's and see how it goes?
I have no proof for this, but i wonder if its all about kick backs etc? maybe not actual bribes but perhaps the food company supplying the food builds a park here - or refurbishes' a class room there? Do these things happen in america?
May 25, 2011 at 10:14 UTC
dogs - those thing happen, just not usually in the positive way you describe.
it seems to be more like, Administrator A decides to go with Company B
Company C which is owned by the same conglomeration which owns Company B puts a swimming pool in Administrator A's house for 1/2 price.
May 25, 2011 at 10:30 UTC
Surely there not getting away with something so blatent in america? - having said that, they may be above board and just dont want a meddling english man in there school. But i doubt thats the full story.
May 26, 2011 at 6:30 UTC
i've only seen one episode but i loved it and i applaud him for his efforts, hope its successful
May 26, 2011 at 8:35 UTC
I tried to watch an episode. Not going to waste any more time.
This show is, to me, a perfect example of how a very talented and apparently very intelligent individual can identify a very real problem - and then stop.
Once he found the actual root problem there are probably a number of ways to aid in correction of the problem.
A few weeks study of American politics and the politics of the public school systems would show that his techniques to date are useless in effecting real change - as they are for other people who have tried the same tactics for decades.
There is "good (or at least highly emotionally charged)" TV material and there is effective negotiation and they seldom meet.
I think that public school districts, large and small, realize they have problems but do not respond to public attacks - they have the mechanisms to divert all of that energy.
So, do kids need better lunches? Sure.
Is there some vast conspiracy involving kickbacks and price gouging? I don't know. I doubt things are really that simple - and I have seen evidence to indicate that it is not that simple.
Is the entire spending process (food services and otherwise) in public schools in need of scrutiny? Absolutely and constantly. It is public money. If those in charge of spending the money are doing the best they can then the public should be made aware of that. If not, then the public should know that.
Does Mr. Oliver know the constraints put on local systems by federal regulations? I don't know. His show makes it seem like he feels that local districts - even huge districts - have more say in their food service programs than they actually do.
There is a problem. Maybe there is a solution. I don't think he has a solution.
I think he is a great chef, and I enjoy his other show.
May 26, 2011 at 9:05 UTC
Think you have some great points there - I would say though that he managed to do some good in another district in America in the 1st series. So It is possible. He is annoying at times and maybe it is to in your face for the local gov.
I made the suggestion about kick backs to try and find an explanation for the school boards reluctance to even participate in the show. As i said i have no proof or anything but as we all know kick backs can happen so not so farfetched an explanation.
What your saying is that it may be a more institutional reluctance to bend in the wind to every public whim and to try and steer a straight path for the school board? I like this explination far more than a kickback.
I would say though, if the federal regulations allowed him to operate effectively in another district (although not without tears and tantrums) then i doubt it is the real barrier in this case.
May 26, 2011 at 10:16 UTC
In my experience, it is in the nature of public school boards to retain control of proceedings and to not harbor surprises.
Public school boards are composed of people with all of the normal human frailties, and this also means many of the members have the best intentions.
It appears that none of them like surprises.
May 26, 2011 at 10:48 UTC
"It appears that none of them like suprises"
Now thats funny only cause i can picture there faces :)
May 26, 2011 at 12:43 UTC
Have a look at the health statistics for over weight in the US and tell me he is wrong ...... a HUGE percentage of people are over weight and unhealthy and it starts in school. he IS trying to improve things, the school boards try for the cheapest solution and rely on the food proccessors to tell the truth (which they dont!) they are letting the american public down, and they dont want to be told this as its so easy to get a law case going! he has proved what can be done in the UK, now I hope he get a fair run at this in the states.
He is not afraid to stand up and tell the truth and to show what is going into the food!
PS Canada are you listening ???? maybe your next (Please!)
May 27, 2011 at 4:03 UTC
Have a look at the health statistics for over weight in the US and tell me he is wrong ...... a HUGE percentage of people are over weight and unhealthy and it starts in school. he IS trying to improve things, the school boards try for the cheapest solution and rely on the food proccessors to tell the truth (which they dont!) they are letting the american public down, and they dont want to be told this as its so easy to get a law case going! he has proved what can be done in the UK, now I hope he get a fair run at this in the states.
He is not afraid to stand up and tell the truth and to show what is going into the food!
PS Canada are you listening ???? maybe your next (Please!)
The uk is far from perfect - Scotland and in particular Glasgow has the lowest life expectancy in northern Europe - obesity, alcohol and drugs. One area in Glasgow has a life expectancy of 55 years... I'm already half way through my life by that account.
Maybe he should come back and sort us out first before bothering with our cousins over the pond, or maybe he just likes the weather.
May 27, 2011 at 4:17 UTC
Lol, its all choice though, the food in the schools have improved, but kids can still choose what they want, its all about education.
May 27, 2011 at 6:58 UTC
I think school lunches need to improve.. a lot. I remember back in 81 when the administration wanted to reclassify ketchup and relish as a vegetable so schools could use them to fulfill the dietary requirements without actually serving vegetables. Fortunately things like that have not been implemented, but I think my kids ate pizza almost everyday at school although they said they were eating salads and fruit. I would like to see junk food removed from school cafeterias period.
Jul 20, 2011 at 11:49 UTC
Its been a while since the last episode was aired here in the uk - i just wanted to come back and ask you guys how you felt with the way it all ended?
One man removed from power and suddenly they can get in schools and are allowed to see kitchens?
The new boss even said he would remove flavoured milk?
Good outcome?
Jul 20, 2011 at 12:39 UTC
not so nice, but ... the school shouldn't be providing lunches anyway. that should be the parents' responsibility. Stupid nanny state raising stupider people.
if people want to live on pepsi, jelly-filled donuts, and deep-fried whatever, let them. when they die young there will be more space for the rest of us.
Life is not about who can live the longest, but about the quality of that life no matter how short!
Jul 25, 2011 at 4:02 UTC
i think its a brilliant show i was quite shocked at the state of it by laww they have to include a bread portion??
a dohnut counts ??? wtf??? its not bread
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As for past incidents, much reported, like the assault on a record executive in which a chair, a telephone and Champagne bottle were used, Mrs. Combs said: ''He knows what his mistakes was and he takes care of all those things. That was in the past and no one wants to bring those things up again.''
No one, that is, except the world media and prosecutors in the Manhattan district attorney's office.
Mrs. Combs recalled that she was at her son's home in the Hamptons when he called to tell her about a shooting at Club New York on Dec. 27, 1999. A protégé on his label, Bad Boy Records, was charged with attempted murder. The protégé, Jamal Barrow, is accused of opening fire in the club and wounding three people after a patron threw money in Mr. Combs's face.
''Of course, I had a nervous breakdown by myself when I heard about a shooting,'' she recalled. But her son wanted to let her know that he was innocent, had not had a gun, and had not bribed a witness.
Of course, a jury has yet to agree, and Mr. Combs could face up to 15 years in prison on the charges. ''Sean has manners, he knows the right thing to do,'' she said, seemingly unruffled by this peril. ''I can pat myself on the back; I can pat anything on me,'' she added with a swell of maternal accomplishment.
It runs in the family. Mrs. Combs' own mother, Jessie Smalls, who died in 1994 at age 72, had a will of steel, a love of fashion and knew the benefits of looking good. Mrs. Combs recalled that when she was 6, her mother cut and sewed an elegant coat from a brocaded slip cover that she had picked up as a remnant in the garment district. It started a minor fashion revolution on their Harlem block.
Mrs. Combs, too, passed on this wisdom to the children she supervised at the Association of Black Social Workers Day Care Center in Harlem, staging fashion shows with even her 3-year-old charges.
As she accrued jobs, her style and influence spread, she recounted. While driving a school bus, she taught the children to behave by giving them lollipops and counseling them to ''give sugar'' and to apologize when in the wrong. ''When I told them, 'Sit down,' they sat down,'' she recalled. ''A lot of them used profanity. I checked that out right away.''
Meanwhile, her son Sean was showing early signs of promise. At age 12, he subcontracted out his paper route. At 14, he went off to private school, Mount St. Michael Academy in the Bronx, to learn how to ''dress accordingly'' in suit and tie, she said. The school slogan there, ''ad astra per aspera,'' means ''to the stars through difficulties.''
At 19, he was poised to abandon Howard University and take a job with Uptown Records after little more than a summer internship. And after initial disapproval, she told him, ''Go for it, baby.''
Then in 1994, her world caved in. Her own mother died. ''Losing one's mother is the worst, the worst,'' she said, her voice rising in disbelief.
After her mother's death, she sat at home, cooking and cooking: ''sweet potato pie, peach cobbler, lemon meringue with graham cracker crust, cornbread.'' She also read voraciously and slept like the dead. That brought along a day when she looked in the mirror at her size 18 figure. ''God, you look so big,'' she realized. ''I said to my son, 'I need me a trainer.' ''
Since that dark day she has led a very social life, marred only by those pretenders who approach her looking for a date or a party invitation. ''Right away, people try to get next to you, close to you, trying to do things for you, always complimenting you,'' she said. ''It's not their business.''
Take, for example, a certain manicured gentleman who took her to dinner one night. ''He is so fine, he looks so nice,'' she recalled, but he turned out to be ''so loud and obnoxious'' and paid the check with such a huge wad of cash that she wondered if he was a drug dealer. She made her excuses and fled.
She is wholly focused on her son now, and raced to Manhattan last week to get lunch for both of them at his restaurant, Justin's on West 21st Street. It is named for Sean's 7-year-old son. His other son, Christian, is 3. They have different mothers; Mr. Combs has never married.
Picking up the dark-meat chicken on whole-wheat bread, fresh lemonade and sweet potato pie, she told one of her many callers, ''Right now, I need to be with my son.''
While directing her driver, Bill, to the courthouse and the tail end of jury selection and simultaneously fielding a question about the work of her daughter, she asked Bill, ''What does Keisha do?''
''She's in charge of technology'' at Bad Boy Records, he told her.
Because the empire seems to hang on the outcome of the trial in State Supreme Court in Manhattan, the family must behave with discretion.
''I wouldn't wear rhinestones or any of my furs because that's not appropriate,'' she said with a wave of fingernails that matched her silver-frosted suit. The jury would not take it as a ''positive thing.''
And sure enough, she sat through opening statements in a camel turtleneck, her hair tucked away beneath a dark, wide-brimmed hat, the fingernails reduced to a pale French manicure. ''They better hurry up with this trial,'' she added with some apprehension, ''because I'm going to run out of what to wear.''Continue reading the main story


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Three components are required for fire to exist. Heat, Fuel, Oxygen (Air). These three components of fire create what we call the fire triangle. If any of these components are removed fire will generally cease to exist.
Examples; a fire source (lighter, match, burning object), chemical heat, sun etc
Examples; wood, gasoline, clothing, combustible metals, plastic etc.
Oxygen (Air):
Examples; generally in fresh air, but can occur from oxidizing reactions (a combustion reaction where oxygen is produced as a byproduct.
Classification of Fire
Class A: Ordinary Combustibles
Examples; wood, paper, clothing etc
Class B: Flammable liquids or gases
Examples; gasoline, oil, grease etc
Class C: Energized Electrical Equipment
Examples; toaster, radio, microwave, television etc
*If this type of fire is de-energized usually by unplugging it from the source will more than likely fall under a Class A fire.
Class D: Flammable or Combustible Metals
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|Treaty of Pottsville
|Treaty of Demarcation, Social, Economical, and Political Friendship of The Commonwealth of Susquehanna and Reading in Pottsville
|2 February- 25 June 2015
| Signed
| 15 July 2015
Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Reading
|16 July 2015
| Effective
| 1 August 2015
Ratification by the Commonwealth of Susquehanna General Assembly and Reading General Assembly
|Commonwealth of Susquehanna, Reading
|Commonwealth of Susquehanna, Reading, United Communities
|United Communities
The Treaty of Pottsville was signed between the Commonwealth of Susquehanna and Reading. The treaty was written up over a period of approximately five and a half months.
This treaty was seen as a landmark agreement for two Pennsylvanian survivor states. It set borders between the nations, provided for economical support to one another, and provisions to begin connecting infrastructure including more roadways and expanding the rail lines.
There are also provisions for collective defense and training of each nation's respective militaries and police forces.
After contact between Susquehanna and Reading began in late 2004 the governments of each respective nations had claims and territory in former Schuylkill County, and overlapping claims in Carbon County. Due to the distance between the nations, this was a nonissue and ignored. But after the Reading-Allentown War between Reading and the Allentown Mob, and Operation Retribution between Susquehanna and multiple gangs.
Article 1
Both Parties, Reading and the Commonwealth of Susquehanna have social and moral obligations to the citizens of territories between both Reading and the Commonwealth of Susquehanna. This territory will be split among the demarked lines in this Treaty, and each party has a responsibility to the other to ensure as safe transition of control.
Article 2
The demarcation line of future territory will be followed by each nation. Territory over the line may be crossed and captured by the other party but must be turned over within one year of the seizure. Any raiders or gang members captured in the territory will be tried under the laws of the nation which has claims to the area.
Leighton and the territory it claims shall be left as an independent nation between Reading and Susquehanna. Each government shall respect the wishes of those individuals, as well as provide aid and support to that government.
- Reading shall have recognized claims over all of Bucks County, Chester County, Dauphin County, Delaware County, Lancaster County, Lebanon County, Lehigh County, and Philadelphia County. It shall have recognized claims over Carbon County from south of 40° 52' North, Monroe County from south of 40° 59' North, and Schuylkill County from south of 40° 47' North and west of 76° 15' West.
- Susquehanna shall have recognized claims over all of Bradford County, Lackawanna County, Luzerne County, Pike County, Sullivan County, Susquehanna County, Wayne County, and Wyoming County. It shall have recognized claims over Carbon County from north of 40° 52' North, Monroe County from north of 40° 59' North, and Schuylkill County from north of 40°47' North and east of 76° 15' West.
- Leighton shall remain an independent state under the supervision of Reading and Susquehanna. Susquehanna shall provide food supplies, arms, and police training, and Reading shall provide electrical services, military defense, arms, and water services.
Article 3
Section A
The Commonwealth of Susquehanna and Reading shall open the borders to the citizens of the other nation. Passport requirements will be waived as will visas and residency cards.
Section B
Businesses shall be allowed to cross national borders without national interference unless entering into a field that is under government control or is restricted under national law.
Section C
Any laws violated by the citizens of both Susquehanna and Reading shall be tried according to the laws of that nation. Criminals fleeing to the other respective nation shall be extradited to the country of the offense.
Article 4
The Commonwealth of Susquehanna and Reading shall each be the other nation's protecting power in countries where the other respective country does not have representation, either due to the lack of resources or diplomatic ties.
Citizens of each nation may seek asylum, passports, and other official documents under the name of that power.
Until Reading shall so choose to, the Commonwealth of Susquehanna shall represent its interests in the United Communities, and Susquehanna's ambassador shall act on Reading's behalf at the government's request.
- Governor Lou J. Barletta — Commonwealth of Susquehanna
- Governor John E. Jones — Reading


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After Thoughts : Chelcie Rice
The healing power of laughing is something that has been studied and proven. Humor has the power to heal and if anything, it has the power to bring you out of a bad mood and make you smile. And diabetes is no laughing matter.
Chronic illnesses are nothing that should be laughed at. The truth is that diabetes is a serious disease and the consequences of ignoring it can be fatal.
So when Comedian Chelcie Rice came on DSMA Live to talk about his passion for helping people with diabetes deal with this powerful disease I was excited to hear how he is able to take something like diabetes and make us laugh. Not at it but because of it.
At one point near the beginning of the show Chelcie talked about how funny it is to get your eyes examined. The awful feeling of having that light shine in your eye where the only thing you can see is the "Red moon of Krypton!" And when he talked about crawling around the office on his hands and knees and unknowingly crawling into the waiting room, I was crying I was laughing so hard.
I have been there. I have seen that "Red moon" and I have felt so helpless when I couldn't see. All for an exam. An important one. One we all know and we all face. And he just made me laugh about it. And it was great!
Laughing about something takes its power away.
Chelcie said, "Diabetes can kill you but I'm not gonna let it!"
That really stuck with me. He also went on to say, "that may sound easy but…" and at that moment I thought, "Well it kind of is."
The fact is that living with diabetes is hard. The work we do all the time is exhausting and for what results? That nothing happens to us? We work for nothing? Seems pointless although we all know we are working to live. But deciding to do that work is easy. When you decide that you are not going to let it win than you are ready to take on that work! It IS easy!
The road is long but when you choose the path of life you have a different focus. The work you do has meaning because you have decided you will not let it kill you!
Chelcie made me realize we can laugh at the things diabetes throws our way. It can be tough and majorly depressing but when we can laugh we can heal.
And let diabetes know who is really in control.
Laugh and test often!
Thanks again Chelcie for opening our eyes to the humor in the diabetes life.
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Manchester: Steven Gerrard, John Terry and Peter Crouch scored a goal each on Tuesday to lead England over Hungary 3-1 in a World Cup warm up match. England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson experimented with a new playing style only 11 days before his team's first World Cup match against Paraguay on June 10. Gerrard and Terry scored off headers within four minutes of each other at Old Trafford, and substitute Crouch added the third in the 84th minute. Gerrard debut The match also marked the international debut of Theo Walcott, who became England's youngest-ever international at 17 years, 75 days when he came on in the 65th minute, breaking Wayne Rooney's record. He nearly scored in the 88th but his shot went wide. In a new formation for England, Gerrard played as a second striker to Michael Owen, with Jamie Carragher, normally a fullback, playing in defensive midfield. Gerrard scored in the 47th with a glancing header from the edge of the six-yard box from David Beckham's long-range free kick. In the 51st, another free kick from Beckham found Terry, who headed the ball past the near post. "I felt good. That's my job to set goals up and I was lucky to have a few chances,'' Beckham said. Crouch, who came on for Gerrard in the 65th, took a cross from Joe Cole and turned to score into the far corner. "There was a lot of pressure on me tonight trying to play where Wayne plays. I'm never going to be as good as Wayne Rooney in there but I enjoyed it," he said. Erikkson's experimentation Eriksson's bold experimentation came less than two weeks before England's opening World Cup match against Paraguay. He said Monday the team, which started Tuesday would likely line up in Frankfurt but wouldn't confirm it afterward. "It's clear, but I don't want to discuss the lineup against Paraguay with anyone except my coaches,'' Eriksson said. He praised Gerrard, however, calling him "the complete football player." Pal Dardai made it 2-1 in the 55th, with Owen Hargreaves - who came on for Gary Neville at halftime - failing to stop the Hungary captain from curling his kick into the top corner of the net. Neville came off as a precaution after feeling pain in a hamstring. Sol Campbell came on for Terry in the 76th. Hungary's Laszlo Eger nearly equalized two minutes later with a powerful shot that went over the bar. In the first half, Lampard had a penalty saved by Hungary goalkeeper Gabor Kiraly, who dived to his left to push the ball away in the 41st minute. Owen headed the rebound onto the bar. England went close again soon after- Beckham's cross from the right found Cole, whose header hit the inside of the near post and was cleared by Eger. Hungary lost defender Adam Komlosi in the eighth minute with what appeared to be a right leg injury. Rooney's absence England will play at least three games in Germany without Rooney and whether the Manchester United forward plays at the World Cup at all depends on another scan on his broken right foot on June 7. Owen has played in only two games this year after breaking his foot on December 31, and went for a scan on Monday after his thigh was tight after training. "I'm not worried about Michael Owen,'' Eriksson said. "And when it's the World Cup, the music is different for Michael Owen.'' Rooney was 17 years, 111 days, when he was substituted into a 3-1 friendly defeat to Australia in February 2003. Walcott played 30 minutes against Belarus, but it didn't count in the record books. "I think he wins confidence every time he trains with us, every time he plays for us,'' Eriksson said of Walcott. "I think in the World Cup, you will see him. The pace he has, he showed it once again, I think that can be very useful.'' England plays Jamaica in its final warm up on Saturday before flying to Germany on Monday. (AP)
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Lee Torrens and Amos Struck, leading microstock industry analysts, have organized the first ever,
Microstock Expo and Conference
that will be held in Berlin, Germany. The event is scheduled for 5-6 November 2011 at the
andel's Hotel Berlin
and is likely to be the forerunner of regular annual events.
The two have put together an outstanding list of eminently
qualified speakers
to provide deep insights into what it takes to be successful in microstock. Mixed in with sessions from the industry's high achievers are shooting workshops, demonstrations, open discussions. The sessions will cover topics that relate to both contributors and agencies. If you want to know what is happening in the microstock business there will be no better place to learn.
Tickets for the conference are €199 + VAT, but use the code DIARIES11 when registering for a 20% discount
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What Is a List of Ribosomes Diseases?
Ribosomes are the structures inside of a cell in which proteins are made. It was once thought that any mutations in the ribosomes would be deadly, but scientists discovered otherwise. In August of 2008, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute held a workshop where experts presented the latest information about ribosomal diseases.
Diamond-Blackfan Anemia
This is an inherited disease, which affects approximately five infants out of every 1 million, according to Neal Young, M.D., of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in "Williams Hematology." Children have anemia because the bone marrow is not making enough red blood cells. Approximately 33 percent may have physical abnormalities, including wide-set eyes, low-set ears, a webbed neck and short stature. Some children have heart and skeletal abnormalities as well.
According to the National Institutes of Health, or the NIH, this disease is due to mutations in seven genes. Some of the mutated genes give instructions to the cell on how to make ribosomal proteins, while others help the ribosomes make proteins.
Cartilage Hair Hypoplasia
Cartilage hair hypoplasia is a hereditary disease. Children have thin, light-colored hair that is hypoplastic, or underdeveloped. They have short limbs and a short stature. The children are not only anemic, but may have thrombocytopenia and leukopenia, writes Hans Ochs, M.D., Chair of Pediatric Immunology Research at Seattle Children's Research Hospital in "Williams Hematology."
Thrombocytopenia is an abnormally low number of thrombocytes, or platelets. Children with leukopenia have a very low number of white blood cells, and since these cells fight infection, they may be susceptible to contracting various infections. Some have an impaired immune system and develop cancers. The NIH reports that this disease is due to a mutation in a gene that helps make an enzyme. These are proteins that speed up processes, and this enzyme builds ribosomal RNA.
Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome
Approximately one child in every 100,000 is born with this ribosomal disorder, states George Segel, M.D., of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center in "Williams Hematology." Most have problems with their pancreas. This leads to steatorrhea, or a fatty bowel movement, because the child's pancreas does not release enough enzymes to digest fats. These children have neutropenia, or a low number of the neutrophil type of white blood cell, which gives them reoccurring infections. About 50 percent are anemic and some have thrombocytopenia.
Most children are short and have skeletal abnormalities like dental cavities and webbed fingers. According to the NIH, 90 percent of those with Shwachman-Diamond syndrome have a mutation in a gene that may participate in making ribosomes.
Dyskeratosis Congenita
This inherited disease is more common in males than females and is seen in one child out of every 1 million, writes Dr. Segal in "Williams Hematology." The symptoms start when a child is approximately 5 years old. They may have tan or gray spots on their skin, nail abnormalities, and hair loss from their eyebrows, eyelashes and scalp. Later on as children or as young adults, they usually develop aplastic aneia, where the bone marrow does not make enough red blood cells, white blood cells or platelets. The disease is caused by a gene needed to make ribosomes.


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TILLEY, Albert (Bert) Edwin June 17th, 1920 – November 2nd, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Albert. Albert Passed away peacefully at home at the age of 92. He will be sadly missed by his beloved son, Gordon (Martha), grandchildren Janette (More), Sonia (Shaun), Kevin and great grandchildren, Oliver and Lyndon, many nephews and nieces, and many good friends, especially Jennie and Magna. He was pre-deceased by his two sisters, Flo and Vera. Albert was a long standing member of the Royal Canadian Legion Pro Patricia Branch No. 31 in Victoria, BC. He served in the Merchant Navy from 1939 – 1945 and worked on the coastal steamships for many years. In lieu of flowers donations to the CNIB or charity of choice would be welcome. A memorial of Albert's life will be celebrated on November 9th, 2012 at First Memorial Funeral Services, 602 Kingsway.
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- English : from the Middle English vernacular form of the personal name Barnabas, which was borne by the companion of St Paul (Acts 4:36). This is of Aramaic origin, from Barnabia 'son of Nabia', a personal name perhaps meaning 'confession'.
- English : habitational name from Barnaby in North Yorkshire, named with the Old English personal name Beornwald (composed of the elements beorn 'young warrior' + wald 'rule') + Old Norse býr 'settlement'.


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After emerging from Aphrodite's chamber, and a brief conversation with Kratos, Hephaestus convinces Kratos to retrieve the Omphalos Stone from the Pit of Tartarus, so he can make him a special weapon. Kratos enters Tartarus, fights off a large pack of Olympus Centries, as well as a Centaur General, and emerges at the Gates of Tisiphone. An image of the Pillar of the World is engraved on to the gates. Kratos has to solve the puzzle necessary to open the gate to continue his quest to the Omphalos Stone.
- Tisiphone was one of the three Furies in Greek mythology. She, along with her sisters, Alecto and Megaera, where tasked with torturing the evil souls condemned to the depths of Tartarus and are the main antagonists of God of War: Ascension. Tisiphone was also recognised as the furious and cruel guardian of the gates of Tartarus in the original mythology, revealing her relation to the gates.
- The Gates separated Tartarus in two parts, Tartarus and the Pit of Tartarus.


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I have had Eclipse decks in the past and thought they were great but this one does not have the sound options of some of the other decks out there, and there must be a resistor out in it because I have engine noise and nobody has been able to find a way to get rid of it! I wouldn't recommend this deck.
Eclipse CD5100
CD/MP3/WMA Receiver with Remote, Rear USB Connection and Built-in Area Shot Navigation
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General Features:
- In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA player with Remote
- Area Shot Navigation Feature: click here to read more on Area Shot
- Motorized, detachable face
- Multi-color dot-matrix display
- Wireless remote control included
- Switchable green and red button lighting
- CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
- Power Output:
- Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
- RMS: 14 watts x 4 channels
- CD Text Display
- MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
- 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty
Playback and Audio Features:
- Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and WMA
- Tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
- 3-band parametric equalizer with five preset tone curves
- High and low-pass filters
Expandability Options:
- 3 Sets of 5V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
- Bluetooth Hands-free Ready: Eclipse BT-E500 required and sold separately
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready: A subscription is required for service as well as the Eclipse SIRIUS Satellite Radio Package
- HD Radio Ready: Eclipse HDR105 module is required and sold separately
- iPod Ready: Eclipse iPC-106 iPod adapter is required and sold separately
- The Apple iPhone 3G, iPod Nano 4th Gen, iPod Touch 2nd Gen, and any other newly released iPods can be controlled using the iPod adapter above; however, charging will not be possible unless you purchase the Scosche IFWA PassPORT charging adapter.
- Rear USB Input
- Rear auxiliary input: RCA Audio Input
- CD Changer controls
Key Features:
- Area Shot Navigation Feature: provides the map and driving directions to a set destination on the display portion of the CD5100. In addition to the directions, you will also have select points of interest (POI) and intersections will also be displayed. Turn-by-turn directions are shown in text as are the intersections. The Area shot navigation feature is unorthodox compared to other standard marketplace GPS navigation units as it does require you to visit the Eclipse website and download map data and driving directions for your USA and Canada destination via their E-iSERV system. After connecting to their site and entering your directions, you will then transfer the directions and map data to a USB Flash Drive or record (burn) it to a CD-R. Upon storing it on a USB or CD-R you then import it to the CD5100 receiver. One additional feature for Area Shot is the ability to use the optional Eclipse GPS-105 GPS antenna which will give you real-time map switching, tone, and distance remaining to the next intersection.
- Seek tuning
- Clock
Product History:
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(previous model, replaced by Eclipse CD5100)
In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Single DIN: 1 DIN dimensions will work with all single DIN installation kits we have to offer. Single DIN radios are the most common size for after-market stereos.
Single DIN slot with flip-out screen: The DIN stereo includes a retractable, flip-out screen. Before purchasing, make measurements to be sure there is no interference with dash accessories such as A/C vents or shift levers.
Single DIN slot with a larger face: Standard single DIN size, but the display is larger then the standard single DIN size. Due to the nature of the larger face, problems may arise when installing in particular vehicles. These stereos are great for single DIN slots where you want a larger screen.
1.5 DIN: This size is very uncommon in vehicles, however this size opening is most commonly found in Chrysler and Chevrolet vehicles.
Double DIN: Approximately 4-inches in height, this size is becoming more common every year. Prior to 2000, this size was typically only found in Japanese vehicles such as those made by Honda or Toyota. Now, it is becoming more popular for many vehicles to be fit with a Double DIN opening.
Detachable / Removable faceplate security: The most common anti-theft feature. It allows you to take the faceplate with you, thus disallowing operation, which deters theft.
Security Codes: Mainly a feature in high end video units which do not have a detachable face / screen. Once the unit is uninstalled (or stolen), a security code (or PIN) is required upon reinstallation. Though you no longer have your unit after the theft, the thief also does not have your security code, which makes the unit useless. The hope is the thief knows which units have security codes and he/she chooses not to steal your unit because of the security code.
Ghost technology: This is not commonly used, but can be found primarily in a select number of 2004-2005 head units. It creates an illusion that no unit is installed by appearing completely black when turned off. Potential thieves may steer clear because it appears as though no head unit is installed.
Anti-theft covers: Similar to ghost and hiding faces because they only create an illusion that the face/unit is not in place.
ESN: Stands for Electronic Serial Number. Allows the disabling of the radio and allows tracking if it is stolen.
Some manufacturers display peak power ratings on the face of their products to increase the appeal to consumers. The RMS power rating is more accurate, and we recommend using it for product comparison.
Dot-Matrix Text Display: A simple display which uses dots in specific illuminated color(s) to light up and form letters or numbers that are displayed on the receiver.
Graphic or Motion Display: Typically found in mid to high-end receivers and give your text information and receiver more life by adding motion, backgrounds, or multiple colors to your display. There are types of graphic displays such as 3D Graphic, Motion, and OEL (Organic Electroluminescent) displays. They can range from one color to full color displays and typically allow you to select from one of many built-in animations, background images, screensavers or other graphics to enhance your experience and add an extra bit of personality to your system. Some units also come with software that allow you to load your own customizable pictures or animations.
LCD Monitor Display: Can be as small as 2" or as large as 10". Some LCD displays are motorized for angle adjustment. LCD monitors display full motion video playback as well as your standard text such as track status, radio station information and more depending on the receiver's features.
Multi-Color: When more than one color is on the display, for example one part of the text is white, while the other part is blue.
Variable-Color: The display colors can be changed by the user. If the default color of text/display is blue for example, the user can change the settings to where the color turns to red. Variable color displays are typically described in detail in the item's description.
TFT-LCD Display: In-dash receivers with a video screen that display multiple colors and often times video such as DVD, navigation or other video sources.
- RMS Power
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio
This rating applies to both external car amplifiers, as well as the amplifiers inside of in-dash stereos.
Playback Features
Audio / Video Inputs
RCA Composite Inputs
These are your typical red, white, and yellow RCA composite cables that are common among devices with audio and video inputs. The red and white cables are dedicated for audio. The red cable is for the right channel and the white is for the left channel. The yellow cable is specifically for the video signal. Because this type of auxiliary cable contains 2 channels of audio, it will support stereo sound.
This is commonly referred to as a mini-jack or a headphone jack. It is a 3.5mm plug that transfers audio only. There is a right and left audio channel on the plug which allows for stereo sound playback.
3.5mm AV Input
These plugs look similar to the common 3.5mm mini-jack, however they carry a third channel dedicated for video.
This means that an auxiliary input is possible, but only with the use of an optional accessory. These optional adapters will sometimes use the CD Changer port or other port on the back of a unit that might restrict the use of other expandability features. These accessories are typically sold separately.
Monitor Screen Features
Expandability Features
Some in-dash head units are built-in with the navigation features, while others require an add on navigation box. Other navigation options include portable navigation units that you can take with you or attach to the dash of your vehicle.
RCA Composite Outputs
These are your typical red, white, and yellow RCA composite cables that are common among devices with audio and video inputs. The red and white cables are dedicated for audio. The red cable is for the right channel and the white is for the left channel. The yellow cable is specifically for the video signal. Because this type of auxiliary cable contains 2 channels of audio, it will support stereo sound.
If "Yes", then the aftermarket stereo is compatible with steering wheel remote controls. If an additional accessory is required for the steering wheel controls to work properly, a compatible piece will be listed.
Smartphone Integration
What is in the box?
Specials with this Item
Warranty and Return Policy
Summary of Customer Ratings & Reviews
Devils Lake, ND
June 18, 2012
9 of 11 found this helpful
Ft. Knox, Ky
February 28, 2009
First of all I highly recommend this product. I had my doubts about this unit because of the lack of features. Today all you see is features features features. I don't go for feature's per say. I pay more attention to what the features will do you provide the best music experience. The most techy features are the gps and the usb. Still this unit is built well to just provide a pure bred music experience. Even now i miss the feeling of my ears being bombarded will the sweet, balanced sound of this unit.
6 of 8 found this helpful
williamstown, KY
June 30, 2009
This is a great head unit i had the cd3100 before this one and i didn't think Eclipse could do any better, well i was wrong this is a step above any unit I ever owned the sound is great and the screen is very easy to see!
3 of 5 found this helpful
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Warning: The image depicted shows the resistance change when wiring multiple subwoofer terminals. Please refer to your subwoofer's owner's manual for the proper wiring of its terminals. Sonic Electronix, Inc. is not responsible for damage caused to your audio system or vehicle due to improper installation. Please call tech support at 1-877-289-7664 if you require additional assistance.


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Takahashi TCD0012STL Adapter
The Takahashi TCD0012STL Adapter was designed specifically to attach a SBIG STL-Series CCD camera with a Takahashi Epsilon 180 telescope only. Precision machined for a perfect fit.
Takahashi Product Number: TCD0012STL
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SKU TK-TCD0012STL Manufacturer Takahashi Warranty 5 Year Warranty
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- Takahashi TCD0012STL Adapter
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Product QuestionsQuestion by: seymour flattau on Mar 13, 2015 12:44:00 PMThe focuser itself is slightly larger, but with the ED corrector threaded inside the focuser (the way you would use the scope normally), the female thread that the camera adapters attach to is M54x0.75 - which is the standard Takahashi Wide T thread. This STL adapter then has a male 2.156"-24 TPI thread on the camera side to attach to an STL camera.Answer by: Chris Hendren (Admin) on Mar 16, 2015 5:35:00 PMQuestion by: RayJ on Jan 27, 2015 4:54:59 PMSo long as the STL is being used with the standard 5-position wheel, this part is of the correct length. The BFL of the STL camera is 1.47" (37.34MM), and the E130 corrector is to have a 56MM metal-back distance. The TCD0012STL does offer a 18.7MM path-length.Answer by: Eric_B (Admin) on Feb 1, 2015 10:42:55 AM
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Shinola first made a name for itself with watches, and as you can see here they not only produce quality timepieces that will keep you on the right side of being late, their dedication to creating a beautiful and timeless conversation starter for your wrist has won them a reputation for creating luxury watches you will want to pass down to your little nippers when you're old and grey and half past dead. And whilst I'll admit I'm not one for wearing watches, I can see the appeal. I for one would find it awfully hard to say no to this sporty number if it turned up on my doorstep one day.
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I received the stand for my birthday but there were a few issues with assembly. First and the biggest issue is that not all of the pre-drilled holes line up with each other or the steel brackets so I had to enlarge some holes and drill some new ones. Took about 3 hours by myself to put together but would have been impossible without a drill and hammer. In the end it looks great but probably not as strong as it would be otherwise, One of the bolts tops broke off while tightening it. I have not called customer service yet but I will find out soon how hard it will be to get some replacement parts. The last issue is more my fault for not confirming but I bought a 13 ft hammock thinking that was a standard size but a 12 ft is the longest size for this stand. The description should tell us that. So far three orders from overstock and two disappointments. I hoped for better quality products.Read More
Easy to assemble. I am very happy because it arrives fast, great quality. It brings a new look to my patio. Can't wait to shop more. We have a BBQ last week, and all of my friend were very enjoy.Read More
got this beautiful hammock last summer, looks lovely, comfortable the 1st season. I covered it through winter & despite that, the wood on the outer edges is buckling, and the boards are separating, I am afraid I will need to try to reinforce in order to use safely this year. the hammock itself is smooth wood the first year, but is now splintering and I cannot sit or lay in it without getting stuck. It is sturdy & still looks good from a distance, but I would have expected much more for the price & the information when I purchased this was that it was durable for weather, but it has not held up. I am now needing to either get another hammock cloth or cover this one in order to be more comfortable. I suppose it is to be expected that the hammock will stretch and it now needs to be tighter so I don't sit on the frame every time I try to get in or out. Am afraid I will soon need a new stand, Thought I was getting a better quality itemRead More
I just put the hammock stand together, and was disappointed that not all of the pre-drilled wholes match up. Have a drill on hand or you won't be able to put the brackets on to secure the legs. Also, I noticed that the box says it's eucalyptus wood, but the Overstock.com site says it's "100-percent high-grade Asia Pacific mahogany". Not exactly sure what the difference is, but I would think Mahogany would have a better color and grain. I would prefer to get what I thought I had ordered. It would also be nice if they told you what size hammock to purchase for this stand as some are too large. Overall it seems like a sturdy stand, it looks nice and I would recommend it.Read More
I have been looking for a wood hammock, and this sturdy is the best deal that we can find on the Internet! Overstock is GREAT!Read More
Do not puchase this hammock stand! I purchased mine just under two years ago and it broke. My boyfriend was sitting on it and it snapped! He hurt his back because he landed on the main beam and it almost crushed my two little dogs. I contacted the manufacturer and they said it was out of the one year warranty so they wouldn't do anything for me. I even stored it in the garage in the winter months. Stay away from this stand!Read More
They don't make a lot of mid priced hammocs to fit this stand .Read More
netting did not fit well. Wood structure is good but will need to treat between seasons to last Very heavyRead More
The stand is not handling the weather as I assumed the eucalyptus wood would. It is separating and splintering. I expect to have to spend a great deal of time this spring trying to amend it with sanding and treating with oil to hold onto the stand.Read More
STAY AWAY! This is a beautiful hammock stand. Sadly it is COMPLETE JUNK. Described as solid hardwood, it is made of many thin laminated layers. The varnish failed within a single season allowing moisture to separate the laminatedd layers leaving nothing but a pile of garbage. Of course you're free to return it if yours happens to fail within 30 days. Even mine did a little better than that. Total rip off.Read More
Sadly this $XXX piece of furniture is now in the garbage & it's less than 18 months old. The wood split & the only use is for firewood. So not only was the $XXX a waste, so was the money spent on the hammock itself that this wood stand does not come with. Been a customer of Overstock for over 10 yrs & this is the 1st time I'm disappointed with an item sold on your website. DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM.Read More
Please do not puchase this hammock stand! The unit only looks good for six months. Very sad that you invest $*** and the unit only last one year. Stay away from this product...Read More
Well I like the hammock, but the wood is already splitting apart after only one year of being in the sum. SAD!!!! AND it fadded so I need to paint it or something. I will use it till it wont hold anymore. Girls get a guy to put it together!!!!Read More
Overall, the stand is very nice. Assembly is fairly easy. BUT a key piece for assembly was missing from the package. Beyond that, I'm very happy with the product and would recommend. Hopefully, the missing piece one was just a one time thing.Read More
I bought this 4 years ago in July. The first couple of years it looked great or so I thought. Last year (yr 3) I decided to do some maintenance. I took it all apart, striped and sanded it. I filled the cracks with outdoor wood putty, glued and clamped it. I then re-stained it and used 3 coats of an outdoor valspan finish. Unfortunately, once reassembled, the laminated layers re-cracked. I'm not sure how many years this will last after the repairs. When I bought this, I was under the impression it was cypress or some other weather sturdy wood and fabrication. If you do spend the $*** I did, don't believe it's going to last as an outdoor wood without annual maintenance....especially where the curved legs meet the ground. I have mine in the yard, so the legs (and their many layers) are susceptible to a lot more water damage. I put small decorative concrete blocks under the legs, but the damage from being in contact with anything increases the amount of time the edge of the legs get wet, etc. It was easy enough to put back together without instructions. My kids helped.Read More
So far I'm pleased with the hammock stand. As others have said, the Material on the box is listed as: "Eucalyptus Grandis FCS Certified" and it's Country of Origin is: Vietnam. I wasn't too pleased with the color of the wood... it's got that orange hue to it... just didn't look right in my yard. So I sanded it down and restained a dark mahogany and it looks great! The hammock I got is 80" Long x 58" Wide. It's the right size, but when 2 people sit on it, it's kind of close to the bottom. You can tighten it by using different combos of hooks, it just makes getting on it more of a challenge :) Once you're on tho, it's all good!Read More
It was misrepresented in the picture, Please note that it's only the stand. You have to purchase the mesh bed separately. Don't believe what you see in the picture.Read More
I purchased the Hamock stand thinking it would be exactly as one I had seen in a local Patio Store. When it arrived I was suprised that the wood was laminated and not solid. Also that the wood was un finished with rough grain sections and wood filler in some pieces. I set the stand up to give to my wife for Christmas. I should have applyed Poly Urathane as soon as I got it. Within the 2 week holiday period a section of the wood lamination split. I have now applied a finish and hope this will help keep the wood from seperating. I am not sue how weather proof the glue is. However it is a sturdy and good looking ( once finished ) stand.Read More
Easy to assemble with two people, limited instructions but easy enough to figure out. Only problem was trying to figure out which hammock length would be suitable. The stand can accommodate two lengths and we had to buy the hammock itself before completing assembly.Read More
The stand is constructed well and looks beautiful! I hope to have it for many years, as I'm so happy to finally have a place for my hammock. I've received so many compliments on the stand. It's not an ugly metal eye sore in the back yard. It's so sturdy, it can hold two adults well.Read More
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Arlington, United States (AFP) March 26, 2014
Rescuers digging through the debris of a monster US landslide found another 10 bodies Tuesday, officials said, bringing the death toll to 24 with potentially more than 170 still unaccounted for.
A day of rain hampered efforts to find survivors in the vast pile of mud and timber which crashed into the tiny town of Oso on Saturday.
"Unfortunately, we didn't find any signs of life," Snohomish County fire district chief Travis Hots told reporters, three days after the catastrophe in the northwestern US state of Washington.
He said two more bodies had been recovered, adding to the 14 corpses already brought out, while eight more were located in the debris
The number of reports of people unaccounted for remains at 176, although that could include double-counting and people who may turn up elsewhere, and so likely does not represent how many more fatalities may be found.
- 'We haven't lost hope' -
A total of 49 dwellings in the rural town were hit by the one square mile (2.5 square kilometer) wall of mud, rocks and trees, which also destroyed part of a highway some 60 miles (95 kilometers) northeast of Seattle.
Hots said the massive emergency operation was still aimed at rescuing survivors as well as recovering bodies, even though the chances of finding people alive diminish with each day.
"We haven't lost hope that there's a possibly that we can find someone," he said.
The National Guard joined local and state emergency workers after President Barack Obama declared a state of emergency for Washington state.
"I would just ask all Americans to send their thoughts and prayers to Washington state and the community of Oso and the families and friends of (the missing)," said Obama.
- Obama: 'tough situation' -
"We hope for the best, but we recognize that this is a tough situation," he added in the Netherlands, where he was attending a nuclear security summit.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will help "save lives and to protect property and public health and safety, and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in Snohomish County," said the White House.
Officials insist finding survivors is still possible, even there have been no signs of life since Saturday.
"I believe in miracles and I believe people can survive these events," said emergency management chief John Pennington, adding: "They've done it before, they can do it again."
One volunteer firefighter described the landslide as "quicksand, where you could easily sink up to your armpits."
He described seeing signs of structures peeking through a dense layer of fallen timber and earth, adding that it had blocked the Stillaguamish river, which had started to flood the Darrington area.
- 'Increasingly unstable' -
"The rising river and floodwaters are making the slide areas nearest the banks increasingly unstable," the emergency worker, who did not give his name because he was not authorized to speak to the media, told AFP.
New help Tuesday included over 60 National Guardsmen, and up to 100 volunteers, officials said.
Washington state governor Jay Inslee paid tribute to all the emergency services helping the rescue effort, from local to federal.
- 'Small-town, can-do spirit' -
"There's a small town, can-do spirit here at work. It's good to have the White House as well," he said.
"We know we still have families in tremendous grief and anxiety, and we're going to do everything we can to relieve that as soon as humanly possible," he added.
The local fire chief said the rescue and recovery operation would be a long one, but pledged to try to find every last victim.
"This is going to be a very long-term event. This will be something that goes into the weeks," said Hots, adding: "We're going to do our very best to get everybody out of there."
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