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Nickel allergy
Also listed as:
Allergic reaction to nickel
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How to identify nickel products
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Allergen, allergic, allergic reaction, allergic response, allergy, allergy shots, antibodies, antibody, antihistamines, contact dermatitis, corticosteroids, dermatitis, epicutaneous test, histamine, hydrocortisone, hypersensitivity, immune, immune defense system, Ig, IgE, immune-mediated, immune response, immune system, immunoglobulin, immunoglobulin E, inflammation, patch test, radioallergosorbent test, RAST, sensitized, sensitization, skin test, topical corticosteroids, white blood cells.
Nickel allergy occurs when the body's immune system overreacts to substances in nickel. Nickel is a hard, bright, silver-white metal that is found in soil. This metal is a common component of silver coins, belt buckles, jewelry, and many other everyday items.
Patients with nickel allergy typically develop a skin rash called contact dermatitis after exposure to the metal. Contact dermatitis causes the skin to become red, itchy, and swollen.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the more exposure an individual has to nickel-containing products, the more likely the patient will become allergic to nickel. Patients can become allergic to nickel at any age.
There is currently no available data on the incidence rates of nickel allergy. Historically, nickel allergy has affected more women than men. Researchers believe that this is because women are more likely to get their ears pierced. Nickel is present in earrings unless the jewelry is hypoallergenic, stainless steel, solid gold, or sterling silver. However, as body piercing continues to gain popularity, an increasing number of males are reported to have nickel allergies.
Although there is no cure for allergies, antihistamines, corticosteroid creams and ointments, cool compresses, hydrocortisone creams, and moisturizing creams may help reduce allergy symptoms. In general, symptoms may last anywhere from a few hours to days.
The best way to prevent symptoms from recurring is to avoid exposure to nickel. Whenever possible, patients should purchase nickel-free items. Patients can purchase a nickel-testing kit at their local pharmacies to help them identify products that contain nickel.
Author information
This information has been edited and peer-reviewed by contributors to the Natural Standard Research Collaboration (www.naturalstandard.com).
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Jellesen MS, Hilbert LR, Menne T, et al. Nickel-containing coins: a health risk for nickel-sensitive individuals? Br J Dermatol. 2006 Dec;155(6):1301-2. .
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Starace M, Militello G, Pazzaglia M, et al. Allergic contact dermatitis to nickel in a hair clasp. Contact Dermatitis. 2007 May;56(5):290. .
: Typically, an allergic response to nickel is not triggered the first time the body is exposed to it. The first, or several times after the body is exposed to nickel, the immune system becomes sensitized. During this process, the body's white blood cells develop immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies to the nickel. Once sensitized, the antibodies are able to quickly detect and bind to the nickel allergens when they enter the body. These antibodies also trigger the release of chemicals (such as histamine) that cause allergic symptoms, such as red, itchy, and swollen skin.
: Many everyday products are made with nickel. Products, such as silver coins, keys, jewelry (necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and watchbands), belt buckles, zippers, buttons, bra hooks, suspender clips, pens, hair clasps, electrical shavers, paperclips, and power tools may contain nickel.
Some researchers have suggested that drinking water and eating food that contain high amounts of nickel (such as salmon, chocolate, nuts, grains, and canned fruits and vegetables) may lead to nickel allergy in extremely sensitive patients. However, these claims have not yet been confirmed by scientific evidence. Further research is needed before a firm conclusion can be reached.
Symptoms typically develop within 20 minutes of exposure to nickel. Symptoms may last anywhere from a few hours to days. Patients who are allergic to nickel develop contact dermatitis, which causes the skin to become red, itchy, and swollen. The severity of this skin rash varies among individuals. Some patients may develop fluid-filled blisters. In most cases, the affected skin is limited to the area that was exposed to the metal. However, it is possible for the rash to spread to other areas of the body.
Skin test
: A skin test, called an epicutaneous (patch) test, is used to determine whether a patient is allergic to nickel. During the procedure, the nickel allergen is applied to a patch, which is then placed on the skin. The patch is worn on the arm or back for 48 hours. While the patch is on, the patient should not bathe, and he/she should try not to sweat heavily. The healthcare provider will remove the patch after 48 hours and observe the test site for allergic skin reactions. If the skin is red, itchy, and swollen, a positive diagnosis is made. A skin test is typically conducted in a healthcare provider's office. Skin tests cause minimal, if any, discomfort.
Allergen-specific immunoglobulin (IgE) test
: An allergen-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) test, commonly referred to as radioallergosorbent test (RAST®), may also be used to determine whether the patient is allergic to nickel. However, this test is less accurate than a skin test. It is usually performed in patients who have coexisting severe skin diseases (like eczema or psoriasis) that make it difficult to interpret a skin test.
During the procedure, a sample of blood is taken from the patient and sent to a laboratory that performs specific IgE blood tests. The nickel allergen is bound to a paper disc called an allergosorbent. Then the patient's blood is added. If the blood contains immunoglobulin antibodies that detect and bind to the nickel, the blood will bind to the allergen on the disc. A radio labeled ANTI-IgE antibody is then added to the disc to measure the level of immunoglobulin E present in the blood. The higher the radioactivity, the higher the level of IgE in the blood and the more severe the allergy.
A qualified healthcare provider will interpret the results of the test. In general, the sensitivity of these tests range from 50-90%, with the average being about 70-75%. The patient will receive test results in about seven to 14 days.
: Although there is no cure for allergies, antihistamines, corticosteroid creams, cool compresses, hydrocortisone creams, and moisturizing creams may help reduce allergy symptoms. The best way to prevent symptoms from recurring is to avoid exposure to nickel.
: Antihistamines may be used to alleviate allergy symptoms, including red, itchy skin. Common nonprescription antihistamines include diphenhydramine (Benadryl®), chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton®), clemastine (Tavist®), and loratadine (Alavert® or Claritin®). Commonly used prescription medications include desloratadine (Clarinex®), fexofenadine (Allegra®), cetirizine (Zyrtec®), and hydroxyzine (Atarax® or Vistaril®).
Cool compress
: Applying a cool compress to affected areas of the skin may help relieve itching, swelling, and redness.
: Hydrocortisone cream has been applied to the affected area to temporarily relieve itching. Hydrocortisone 1% cream, which is available over-the-counter, has anti-inflammatory effects and relieves swelling and redness in addition to itching. Prescription hydrocortisone has been used to relieve itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort associated with the allergic reaction.
Moisturizing creams
: Moisturizing creams and lotions like Gold Bond Medicated Moisturizing Body Lotion® may help relieve dry, itchy skin. Moisturizing creams should not be applied to open cuts, blisters, or sores on the skin.
Topical corticosteroids
: Topical corticosteroid creams like clobetasol cream and ointment (Embeline® and Temovate®) have been applied to the affected skin. The cream, which is available by prescription, helps reduce redness, itching, and inflammation. Treatment with topical corticosteroids should not last longer than two weeks.
Integrative therapies
Unclear or conflicting scientific evidence
: Acupuncture is commonly used throughout the world. According to Chinese medicine theory, the human body contains a network of energy pathways through which vital energy, called "chi," circulates. These pathways contain specific points that function like gates, allowing chi to flow through the body. Needles are inserted into these points to regulate the flow of chi. Acupuncture plus point-injection has been found beneficial for the treatment of hives, although more research is needed to confirm these findings.
Needles must be sterile in order to avoid disease transmission. Avoid with heart valve disease, infections, bleeding disorders, medical conditions of unknown origin, or neurological disorders. Avoid if taking drugs that increase the risk of bleeding. Avoid on areas that have received radiation therapy. Use cautiously with pulmonary disease (such as asthma or emphysema). Use cautiously in elderly or medically compromised patients, diabetics, or with history of seizures. Avoid electroacupuncture with arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) or in patients with pacemakers. Avoid if pregnant.
: Bromelain has been shown to decrease inflammation, regulate the immune system, and have antiviral effects and may help treat skin rash.
Avoid if allergic to bromelain, pineapple, honeybee, venom, latex, birch pollen, carrots, celery, fennel, cypress pollen, grass pollen, papain, rye flour, wheat flour, or members of the Bromeliaceae
family. Use cautiously with a history of bleeding disorders, stomach ulcers, or heart, liver, or kidney disease. Use caution before dental or surgical procedures or while driving or operating machinery. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.
: Preliminary research suggests that butterbur may not suppress allergic skin disease reactions when compared to the prescription drug fexofenadine (Allegra®), which does suppress these reactions. Additional study is needed. Use caution if allergic or sensitive to
Petasites hybridus
or other plants from the Asteraceae/Compositae family (like ragweed, marigolds, daisies and chrysanthemums). Raw, unprocessed butterbur plant should not be eaten due to the risk of liver or kidney damage or cancer. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.
: Limited early research suggests that calendula extracts may reduce skin inflammation. Human studies are lacking in this area.
Avoid if allergic to plants in the Aster/Compositae family such as ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, and daisies. Use cautiously in patients taking sedatives, blood pressure medications, cholesterol medications, blood sugar-altering agents, and immunomodulators. Use cautiously with diabetes and in children. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.
: Jewelweed has been used traditionally as a treatment for various types of contact dermatitis, including poison ivy/oak rashes and allergic dermatitis, however, human study indicates that it may not be effective for this use. Avoid if allergic or hypersensitive to jewelweed (
Impatiens biflora
), its constituents, or members of the Balsaminaceae family. Use cautiously if taking calcium supplements and with kidney stone disorders. Avoid consuming excess amounts of jewelweed due to reports of high mineral content, particularly calcium oxalate. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.
: Marshmallow extracts have traditionally been used to treat inflammatory skin conditions. Several laboratory experiments, mostly in the 1960s, reported marshmallow to have anti-inflammatory activity but limited human study is available. Safety, dosing, and effectiveness compared to other anti-inflammatory agents have not been examined.
Historically, marshmallow is generally regarded as being safe in healthy individuals. However, since studies have not evaluated the safety of marshmallow, proper doses and duration in humans are not known. Allergic reactions may occur. There is not enough scientific evidence to support the safe use of marshmallow during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
: Early research shows that topical application of an alcoholic onion extract significantly reduced responses to allergies, such as hives and flares. More research is needed.
Avoid if allergic or hypersensitive to onion (
Allium cepa
), its constituents, or members of the Lilaceae family. Use cautiously with hematologic (blood) disorders, diabetes, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), and hypotension (low blood pressure). Use cautiously if taking anticoagulants or antiplatelets (blood thinners). Avoid medicinal doses if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Para-aminobenzoic acid
: Para-aminomethylbenzoic acid (PABA) may be useful in the treatment of lichen slerosus, a benign, progressive dermatologic condition characterized by inflammation, pruritus (itching), and pain, especially in the anogenital region (involving the anus and genitals). Additional investigations are needed regarding the use of PABA for inflammatory skin disorders.
Avoid with known hypersensitivity to PABA or its derivatives. Discontinue use if rash, nausea, or anorexia occurs. Avoid oral use in children and pregnant or nursing women. Use cautiously in patients with renal or liver disease. PABA should not be given concurrently with sulfonamides. Use cautiously in patients with bleeding disorders or taking anticoagulants. Use cautiously in patients with diabetes or hypoglycemia.
: Peony root may have beneficial effects on immune function. These effects may help decrease inflammation associated with allergic skin reactions such as allergic dermatitis. There is currently not enough evidence to recommend for or against the use of peony in allergic skin conditions.
Avoid if allergic or sensitive to peony. Avoid with bleeding disorders or if taking drugs, herbs, or supplements that increase bleeding risk. Use cautiously with estrogen-sensitive cancers or if taking drugs, herbs, or supplements with hormonal activity. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Tea tree oil
: Small studies show that tea tree oil applied to the skin may reduce allergic skin reactions caused by histamine-induced inflammation. Further research is needed to confirm these results.
Avoid allergic or hypersensitive to tea tree oil (
Melaleuca alternifolia
), any of its constituents, balsam of Peru, benzoin, colophony (rosin) tinctures, eucalyptol, or members of the Myrtle (Myrtaceae) family. Avoid taking tea tree oil by mouth. Avoid if taking antineoplastic agents. Use tea tree oil applied to the skin cautiously in patients with previous tea tree oil use. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.
: Historically, thyme has been used topically for a number of inflammatory skin disorders. Results are mixed. Additional study is needed in this area.
Avoid with known allergy/hypersensitivity to members of the
(mint) family or to any component of thyme, or to rosemary (
Rosmarinus officinalis
). Avoid oral ingestion or non-diluted topical application of thyme oil due to potential toxicity. Avoid topical preparations in areas of skin breakdown or injury, or in atopic patients, due to multiple reports of contact dermatitis. Use cautiously in patients with gastrointestinal irritation or peptic ulcer disease due to anecdotal reports of gastrointestinal irritation. Use cautiously in patients with thyroid disorders due to observed anti-thyrotropic effects in animal research of the related species
Thymus serpyllum
. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Traditional or theoretical uses lacking sufficient evidence
: Burdock is a plant that is native to Europe and northern Asia. The root is most often used in herbal preparations. Traditionally, burdock has been used to treat hives. However, there is currently no human evidence on its safety and effectiveness for this use.
Avoid if allergic to burdock or other plants of the Asteraceae/Compositae family (such as ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, or daisies). Avoid with a history of dehydration, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, or HIV. Stop use before and immediately after surgeries or dental or diagnostic procedures with bleeding risks. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.
: Although chamomile has traditionally been used to treat hives, scientific evidence is lacking.
Avoid if allergic to chamomile or any related plants, such as aster, chrysanthemum, mugwort, ragweed, or ragwort. Stop use two weeks before and immediately after surgery/dental/diagnostic procedures with bleeding risks. Use cautiously if driving or operating machinery. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Detoxification therapy (cleansing)
: Detoxification is a broad concept that encompasses many different modalities and substances used in cleansing the body's systems and organs. Detoxification has been suggested as a possible treatment for hives. However, there is currently no scientific evidence of its safety or effectiveness for this use.
In cases of illness, the various forms of detoxification should be used under professional guidance. See specific monographs for precautions and warnings associated with modalities of detoxification.
: Ephedra is a natural stimulant. Traditionally, ephedra has been used to treat hives. However, there is currently no evidence on the safety and effectiveness of ephedra for this use.
Even though this herb has been suggested as a potential treatment for hives, it is unsafe for humans. Serious reactions, including heart attack, stroke, seizure, and death have occurred. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned sales of ephedra dietary supplements. The FDA has collected more than 800 reports of serious toxicity, including more than 22 deaths. Avoid use in individuals younger than 18 years old. Avoid use for prolonged periods (longer than seven days) due to risk of abuse or toxicity. Discontinue use at least one week prior to major surgery or diagnostic procedures. Use cautiously with cardiovascular disease, including structural heart disease, arrhythmia, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, cerebrovascular disease, and a history of stroke or transient ischemic attack. Use cautiously with depression, anxiety disorders, anorexia/bulimia, a history of suicidal ideation, insomnia, tremors, urinary retention, enlarged prostate, diabetes, kidney disease, glaucoma, thyroid disease, and peptic ulcer disease. Use cautiously with monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or stimulant use. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.
: Kudzu is an herb that has been used in Chinese medicine for many years. Traditionally, kudzu has been used to treat hives. However, there is currently no scientific evidence on the safety and efficacy for this use.
No well-designed studies on the long-term effects of kudzu are available. Avoid if allergic or hypersensitive to
Pueraria lobata
or members of the Fabaceae/Leguminosae family. Use cautiously with blood thinners and blood pressure-lowering agents, hormones, antiarrhythmics, benzodiazepines, bisphosphonates, diabetes medications, drugs that are metabolized by the liver's cytochrome P450 enzymes, mecamylamine, neurologic agents, and methotrexate. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.
: Moxibustion is a therapeutic method in traditional Chinese medicine, classical (five element) acupuncture, and Japanese acupuncture. During the therapy, an herb (usually mugwort) is burned above the skin or on the acupuncture points in order to introduce heat into an acupuncture point and alleviate symptoms. There is limited evidence suggesting that moxibustion may help treat hives. Additional research is needed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of moxibustion for this use.
Use cautiously over large blood vessels and thin or weak skin. Avoid with aneurysms, any kind of "heat syndrome," heart disease, convulsions, cramps, diabetic neuropathy, extreme fatigue and/or anemia, fever, or inflammatory conditions. Avoid use over allergic skin conditions, ulcerated sores, skin adhesions, or inflamed areas or organs. Do not use on contraindicated acupuncture points, the face, genitals, head, or nipples. Use cautiously in patients who have just finished exercising or taking a hot bath or shower. Use cautiously in elderly people with large vessels. Not advisable to bathe or shower for up to 24 hours after a moxibustion treatment. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Peppermint oil
: Peppermint is a flowering plant that grows throughout Europe and North America. Peppermint is usually grown for its fragrant oil. Historically, peppermint has been used to treat hives. Further research is needed to determine whether peppermint is safe and effective for this use.
Avoid if allergic or hypersensitive to peppermint or menthol. Peppermint is generally considered safe in non-allergic adults when taken in small doses. Use cautiously with G6PD deficiency or gallbladder disease. Menthol, which makes up part of peppermint oil, is generally considered safe in non-allergic adults. However, doses of menthol greater than 1 gram per kilogram of body weight may be deadly in humans. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.
: Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that are sometimes called friendly germs. They help maintain a healthy intestine and help the body digest foods. They also help keep harmful bacteria and yeasts in the gut under control. Most probiotics come from food sources, especially cultured milk products. Although probiotics have been suggested as a possible treatment for hives, there is insufficient scientific evidence on its safety and efficacy for this use.
Probiotics are generally considered safe and well tolerated. Avoid if allergic or hypersensitive to probiotics. Use cautiously if lactose intolerant.
Avoid products that contain nickel
: The only way to prevent allergy symptoms from recurring is to avoid nickel. The metal is present in many products that are commonly used. Patients should avoid or minimize contact with silver coins, keys, jewelry (necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and watchbands), belt buckles, zippers, buttons, bra hooks, suspender clips, pens, hair clasps, electrical shavers, paperclips, and power tools that contain nickel.
Patients can purchase alternative products that are not made from nickel. For instance, patients can safely use colored paper clips that are coated with plastic. Patients can wear hypoallergenic, stainless steel, solid gold, sterling silver, or plastic jewelry. Patients should look for clothing with plastic-coated or painted metal zippers, buttons, or clasps.
Avoiding foods that contain nickel
: Some healthcare providers may recommend that patients avoid eating food that contains high amounts of nickel (such as salmon, chocolate, nuts, grains, or canned fruits and nuts). However, it remains unclear whether these foods can trigger an allergic reaction. Further research is needed before a firm conclusion can be reached.
Creating a barrier
: If contact with nickel is unavoidable, patients can wear plastic gloves. For instance, patients who are cashiers and handle silver coins regularly may benefit from gloves. Also, if a patient is unsure whether a piece of jewelry, hair clasp, zipper, or other similar product contains nickel, clear nail polish can be applied to the item. This creates a barrier between the patient's skin and the product. Patients can also purchase plastic covers for earrings that contain nickel. These covers, available at jewelry stores, prevent the nickel from touching the skin and causing an allergic reaction.
Risk factors
: Historically, nickel allergy has affected more women than men. Researchers believe that this increased risk may be because women are more likely to have their ears pierced than men. However, as body piercing continues to gain popularity, there have been an increasing number of reports of men with nickel allergies. When the ears or other body part is pierced, the body is exposed to nickel in the jewelry for several days until the skin heals. An allergic reaction can be prevented if the patient's skin is pierced with jewelry that is hypoallergenic, stainless steel, solid gold, or sterling silver.
Repeated exposure
: Patients who are exposed to nickel on a regular basis have an increased risk of developing nickel allergies. For instance, cashiers who handle coins for extended periods of time may have an increased risk of developing the allergy.
How to identify nickel products
If a patient is unsure whether a product contains metal, they may call the manufacturer.
Patients can purchase a nickel testing kit (such as Spot Test for Nickel KitT) at local pharmacies. The kit contains two bottles of clear fluid: dimethylglyoxime and ammonium hydroxide. The patient applies one drop of each solution to the object in question. Then a cotton ball or Q-tip is rubbed on the object. If the cotton ball or Q-tip turns pink, the object contains nickel.
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Gen. John Allen, the former commander of international forces in Afghanistan, said Afghan security forces have proven themselves to be more capable than anyone expected, and will be ready to take over securing the country 2014.
"They turned out to be better than we thought. They turned out to be better than they thought," said Allen.
Allen said he generally was hopeful as he sat down at the Brookings Institute today to give his thoughts on the state of Afghanistan and how it might fare after the U.S. draw-down that starts next year.
He credited the progress made by Afghan security forces to developmental strategies as much as building military capacity, citing the push for literacy within Afghan forces. Allen said the literacy program was championed by international forces commanders - Stanley McChrystal, David Petraeus and then himself - and that he expected Gen. Joseph Dunford to continue the program because of its success. Allen said more than half the Afghan troops now have the capacity to read and write at a first grade level.
"We intend ultimately … to not just emphasize the continuation of that program at the basic or entry level," he said, "but to continue to emphasize the continued learning of the Afghan soldiers and police throughout the period of time when they're enlisted so that this becomes not just an initiative which is useful for military or police operations; it's an initiative that has the potential to change society."
Allen added that despite a turbulent 2012 dealing with the fallout of a video that purportedly showed troops urinating on the corpses of suspected Taliban fighters, the furor over the burning of Korans at a U.S. base in Afghanistan, and an increase in insider attacks, the U.S. was still able to accomplish its major goals for Afghanistan this year, completing the draw-down of 23,000 troops brought in during a surge in force levels and continuing to serve as support for the Afghan forces who are increasingly taking the lead in the fighting. He called the achievement "momentous," noting that already in 2013, U.S. troop positions in Afghanistan mostly are serving advisory roles.
But for all the good news, Allen sounded the alarm on some of the issues that could upend progress. His biggest concern he said was not Afghanistan, but the role it's neighbor Pakistan continues to play in securing peace and stability in the region. He described the relationship between Pakistan, Afghanistan and, by extension, the U.S. as "complicated." He said Pakistan doesn't always get enough credit for the counter-terrorism measures it has taken, but acknowledged that not enough is being done to secure the porous border between the two countries where militants are known to cross easily.
"The border area on both sides remains a principle obstacle and potential problems for a downturn of the campaign," he said, alluding to "safe havens" that he said Pakistan needs to crack down on.
The general said it was unrealistic to expect the insurgency to completely end by Jan 1, 2015.
"The fact that the ISAF mission has ended and resolute support is under way as an advisory mission, there's still going to be fighting," said Allen. "And Afghanistan will join a long and distinguished list of countries that will be struggling in a post-conflict environment, where it will have an insurgency in some parts of that country for an extended period of time."
Allen said the measure of success shouldn't be whether there is still a presence of an insurgency, but whether the Afghanistan security forces and police have the capacity to continue to erode and ultimately defeat the insurgency's power base. Allen believes that, with continued support from the U.S. and other international partners, Afghan security forces will be successful.
He said President Karzai's statements criticizing the U.S. are unhelpful to the partnership, but he said the Afghanistan president was in a "complex" position. Calling Karzai's job "the hardest in the world," Allen said that the leader is constantly stuck between serving his domestic constituency and keeping the international community happy.
"He has to balance his rhetoric for the potential for peace," said Allen. "Sometimes, that rhetoric is harsh. And we don't have to agree with it. We don't have to condone it. We don't have to like it. And on those occasions where I've publicly been confronted - in testimony, primarily - with some of his rhetoric, I, in fact, reject it. And I reject comments which would put our troops at risk, that would put his troops at risk."
Referencing the latest controversy over Karzai accusing the U.S. of colluding with the Taliban, Allen joked, "In fact, if the president truly does believe that the U.S. is colluding with the Taliban, I'm here to tell you: I would know, and we ain't and we don't intend to."
The four-star general got personal as he reflected on the end of his 36-year military career, telling the crowd that serving as the commander of international forces in Afghanistan was the greatest honor of his life. He said he thinks every day about the 561 coalition troops who were killed and 5,500 who were wounded in action fighting under his command.
"While we all may have different views of the war and the struggle and the conflict, none of us should have anything other than the utmost respect for these young women and men who have, in some cases, given everything," he said. "And we should never forget that."


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I've been a vocal opponent (and customer) of Foxtel. A service that, as the web evolves is loosing its reason for being in my life. So I decided to disconnect my service and here is the interesting story of what happened.
I called the number and the options to choose from (1,2,3,4) for the appropriate issue. This surprisingly included 'Press 4 to disconnect'. This was the first clue things aren't right down at Foxtel. Any business that has this issue come up often enough to include it in the first 4 options of customer interaction has some issues.
So I click it and get put through to the 'Customer Retention Center' and they ask me why I want to disconnect. A few of the reasons I tell them include:
- I'm sick of seeing better offers advertised to new customers. (Screw the existing ones hey!)
- They have reduced the services and kept the price the same for my account.
- I can't get movies on demand (which I'm prepared to pay for) without signing up to a more expensive packaging (WTF, the tubes are already in my house?)
They apologise, tell me I've been a good customer for a few years, so they offer me a $30 discount per month. Which is 30% off what I've been paying. I retort with, 'if I'm such a good customer why do you only try and keep me once I've already decided to leave you?' Seems to me they have things back to front at Foxtel.
So I took the discount for now – I'm moving house in 2 months and it is all over for me and Foxtel then.
My advice to any Foxtel subscriber out there is to call up to disconnect and get the discount anyway and hack their already flawed proposition, before it gets hacked entirely by market forces.


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Worker killed at 49ers stadium site in Santa Clara
Accident at 49ers site 2nd death in 4 months
A delivery truck driver died Monday when he was crushed by steel rebar he was unloading at the 49ers stadium construction site in Santa Clara, the second worker fatality there in four months, authorities said.
Edward Lake II, a 60-year-old Vacaville resident who was engaged to be married, died at a hospital shortly after the 6:30 a.m. incident, said Turner-Devcon, the general contractor for the stadium project.
As state and local agencies began investigating the accident, the contractor shut down the job site for the day, but said later that workers had been cleared to return Tuesday, at which time they would take part in safety meetings and be offered counseling.
Jonathan Harvey, a co-director of the project for Turner-Devcon, said workers were devastated.
"I think at first it was shock, but then it was - it's tragic," he said. "We had a fellow co-worker lose their life, and I think that sank in really quick. It's pretty emotional. It's a little banged up in there."
The $1.2 billion stadium, to be called Levi's Stadium, is being readied to open for the 2014 season.
Bundle of rebar
Peter Melton, a spokesman for Cal/OSHA, the state agency that investigates workplace deaths and injuries, said Lake died "when a bundle of rebar he was unloading fell on him."
Lake was an employee of Gerdau, a multinational steel company headquartered in Tampa, Fla. In a statement, Gerdau officials said he worked out of Napa Reinforcing Steel, one of two Bay Area locations where the company fabricates rebar.
"We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends," the statement said.
Lake, who was the father of a grown daughter, had been retired. But he was "bored" sitting at home and decided to go back to work in recent months, said neighbor Laura Graves, 36. That meant leaving home at 4 a.m., but he never complained, she said.
"We were just talking a couple of days ago," Graves said. "He was telling me how much he loved his job."
She described Lake as a "very kind and loving person" who would do "anything for anybody at any point in time." Her voice broke as she described Lake as "like a dad to me," dispensing advice on life.
His death is "hard to believe," she said. "It's still sinking in."
Records show a division of the steel company, Gerdau Reinforcing Steel West of San Diego, was cited for an unspecified violation this year by regulators, who sought to fine Gerdau. The citation related to a job in Rohnert Park.
Turner-Devcon of San Jose is a joint venture between Turner Construction Co. of New York and Devcon Construction Inc. of Milpitas. The venture has no history of Cal/OSHA violations, and the agency last conducted a planned inspection of the firm in 2004.
The 49ers, in their own statement, said, "Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers affected by this tragedy."
The death came three days after California regulators concluded that an earlier fatality at the site was an unexplained accident that did not merit sanctions for the companies involved.
Donald White, 63, died June 11 after he was hit with an elevator counterweight while on a ladder at the bottom of a shaft.
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"We are not going to cite them for that," Melton said Monday. "It appears the deceased knew the elevator was in motion - he was an experienced mechanic - and for whatever reason he stayed where he was."
Melton said White had been in communication with another worker operating the elevator - and, in fact, had sent the worker up in the elevator to retrieve a tool.
The state agency investigated the role of the elevator construction company, Schindler Elevator Corp. of San Leandro, and Turner-Devcon.
The victim's son, Cody White, 32, of Redwood City, said his father had spent 43 years in the elevator construction trade. He said the death is as much a mystery now as when it happened.
"It doesn't make any sense," Cody White said. "Why would he be there? He (knew) where to be and where not to be."
He said his father had told him that crews at the Levi's Stadium site were working hard to meet construction deadlines.
"When you are trying to rush a stadium so quick, accidents will happen," Cody White said. "One thing my dad told me is that everyone was working hard out there. He said, 'Everybody is out there busting his ass to finish their job.'
"When you rush out there, of course, somebody is going to get hurt."
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4.15 out of 5Submitted by Buff in New York on 6/22/2017(2013 Chevrolet Malibu LT 1LT Pkg.)
These tires I bought back on 06/24/15. These tires have not let me down since purchase after 2 years and a little over 25K they still have a lot of tread and are very cheap. The key is with the rotation I believe I have these tires rotated every oil change so they wear evenly. That being said I have started noticing some noise from the tires but I am attributing this to the wear of the tires and the price they still hold air well and have not been too bad in winter. I have been able to get out and drive on the snowy roads during appointments that being said though snow performance especially deep snow is a little lackluster. I am attributing the snow traction to the price. I have never gotten stuck with these tires I slid into a snowbank one night because there was a lot of snow the snow was up over my hood and I was able to rock it out of the snow bank. For deep snow you will probably want to check on a winter tire for any other weather these tires are solid cornering in dry and wet is stable. In wet conditions there is a tiny hint of hydroplaning but overall these tires do and adequete job of all season driving here's to many more tires like this one my overall rating with everything taken into account summer 5/5 fall/rain 4/5 Winter light snow 4/5 deep snow 3/5 Oh FYI my car is FWD most people in my neck of the woods do Snows or AWD is really popular near me.
4 out of 5Submitted by Honda in Pennsylvania on 5/29/2017(2008 Honda Accord EX-L)
Went to purchase a set on Continental Pure contacts to replace the set of Goodyear comfort treads that were cracking after 5 yrs and still had over 70% of tread life left. I must also add that I kept them balanced and rotated regularly. I went to get the continental pure contact tires but they were out of stock and had to be ordered online, I didn't feel like making a second trip so the sales person told me about the Uniroyal Tiger Paw touring tire. They said they were a good smooth riding tire and they were made by Michelin but half the price. I was hesitant because I've never heard of Uniroyal but for the price I couldn't help but give them a try. I must say I felt the difference in the ride almost immediately....nice smooth ride, quiet for the most part and they take the bumps much better than the Goodyears and the original Michelins that came on the car. I'm satisfied thus far and will comment again once I've had them on for awhile and tested the different weather condition....I will say I didn't experience any tire spin in the rain so far like I did with the previous tires so that's a good sign.
5 out of 5Submitted by George in Texas on 4/5/2017(2013 Mazda 5 Touring)
Replaced touring Firestone tires with these Uniroyal touring tires.
What a difference!
So much quieter
Great grip and feel for the road. We'll see about durability, but cost and quality they are great.
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2.7 out of 5Submitted by Ben in Colorado on 2/13/2017(2010 Toyota Prius Base)
I DO NOT RECOMMEND buying UNIROYAL TIRES! I purchased a new set in June 2016 and have roughly 10,000 miles on them. I was on the freeway and had a blowout on the sidewall of the tire. I changed it and took it to the shop and they informed me they had to contact their tire rep. I was informed that the tire would only be covered 50%!!! What a JOKE as the tire was clearly DEFECTIVE... I don't blame the shop. I will NEVER BUY another UNIROYAL TIRE ever again...
1 out of 5Submitted by Ben in Colorado on 2/8/2017(2010 Toyota Prius Base)
I Bought these tires in June 2016 and have approx 9-10000 miles on them. I was on the traveling on the freeway and had a blowout! The sidewall blew out... I changed the tire and took it to the dealer and they informed me that they had to contact their Uniroyal rep. Uniroyal agreed to cover 50% of the tire. I feel CHEATED as the this was clearly a defective tire and I had to pay 50% of the tire. UNIROYAL is a joke, I DO NOT RECOMMEND BUYING THEIR TIRES.
4.55 out of 5Submitted by justin in Minnesota on 1/2/2017(2006 Buick LaCrosse CXL)
28,000 mile update-still a fantastic tire. still smooth, quiet and predictable. snow traction is outstanding. barely any visible wear. nice looking sidewall, look great cleaned up. not for performance driving, but neither is my Buick. would buy again in a heartbeat. exceptional value.
5 out of 5Submitted by Bill in Wisconsin on 12/29/2016(2000 Mercury Villager Estate)
Good for snow. When more worn, will use them for summer. Most tire makers are not making big enough lugs for snow anymore. Why? Engineers are crazy.
1 out of 5Submitted by Roland in Texas on 10/17/2016(2004 Toyota Solara SE)
I had two of the four tires fail before 30,000 miles.
4.55 out of 5Submitted by Mr. in Tennessee on 9/28/2016(1995 Honda Civic del Sol VTEC)
I've put almost 100,000 miles on my set of uniroyal tires, I purchased 8 years ago. The longest lasting tires I ever purchased.
4.65 out of 5Submitted by justin in Minnesota on 6/11/2016(2006 Buick LaCrosse CXS)
Great set of tires! Very affordable, superior traction, never a fear of wet weather driving. quiet and ride much better than the "Good-for-a-Year"s they replaced. 6000 miles of confidence on this set so far. Highly recommended, will update in the snow season, but I suspect they will be great with the deep tread.
5 out of 5Submitted by Alan in Wisconsin on 4/19/2016(2012 Kia Soul Base)
We have these tires on my 2012 Kia soul and my wife's 2007 Malibu. Excellent wet, dry, and snow traction. Very pleased with handling on the expressway. The tires seem to last very well too. They are much better than the OEM tires on both of these cars. Only one minor complaint is some tire noise . . . but not bad. Will be buying a set for my daughter's car soon.
4.65 out of 5Submitted by jim in Florida on 10/15/2015(2004 Ford Taurus SES)
One of the best tires for the money.
4.85 out of 5Submitted by Tim in Iowa on 9/15/2015(2000 Ford Crown Victoria LX)
A fine tire. Put 86,000 miles on them, could have easily made another 10,000 but replaced in advance of winter. Rotates every 8,000, balance every 16,000. Prior comments about dry-rot are a mystery, as mine gave me 10 years and one month of service. Car was garaged, so no direct sunlight except when driving, but dry-rot in two years or less? Aggressive tire salesmen is my guess.
5 out of 5Submitted by James in South Carolina on 8/15/2015(2005 Toyota RAV4 4x2)
Great tires. Will definitely buy again.
4.85 out of 5Submitted by Daryl in Minnesota on 6/26/2015(2004 Saab 9-3 Arc)
Really good, quiet and smooth rolling tires--beyond the great price good. I think I like them so much because they represent a great value.
5 out of 5Submitted by Sarah in New York on 3/3/2015(2012 Toyota Sienna LE)
Love these tires.
1 out of 5Submitted by mandy in Pennsylvania on 2/26/2015(2008 Kia Sedona LX)
Great tire and great price. I will be getting them when I need more someday.
5 out of 5Submitted by Jenene in Pennsylvania on 2/24/2015(2008 Subaru Outback R L.L. Bean Edition)
I have these tires on my car now, 70,000 miles. Buying another set soon. Love them :)
5 out of 5Submitted by David in Tennessee on 2/20/2015(1997 Toyota Corolla Base)
I managed up to 90k miles per set. Excellent tire. I've had 3 sets.
5 out of 5Submitted by Regina in Massachusetts on 1/30/2015(2006 Subaru Forester X)
Big difference from my old tires. Got them just in time for the blizzard of 2015. Feeling safe on the roads!
4.45 out of 5Submitted by jay in Pennsylvania on 1/20/2015(2000 Honda Odyssey LX)
New set only lasted 4 years. Still had tread but had to replace due to dry rot.
4.45 out of 5Submitted by jay in Pennsylvania on 1/20/2015(1993 Volvo 850 GLT)
Bought new set. Did not last mileage warranty and dry rotted after a year and a half.
4.55 out of 5Submitted by Brian in Alabama on 1/20/2015(1997 Buick Regal GS Gran Touring)
It has a quiet ride at highway speeds. This is my first set of Uniroyal tires, and I am not disappointed in any way.
4.15 out of 5Submitted by Dave in Rhode Island on 1/6/2015(2011 Ford Fiesta SE w/SFE Pkg.)
Great tire; always use Tiger Paws. Noticeable difference in ride quality and noise reduction since having them installed.
5 out of 5Submitted by Matt in Tennessee on 12/22/2014(2011 Toyota Sienna LE V6 (FWD))
Replaced the factory original tires and my wife noticed right away the improvement in handling.
4.85 out of 5Submitted by Patrick in Georgia on 12/22/2014(2011 Mazda 3 i Sport)
Tires provide a great balance of performance, ride quality, and noise.
4.3 out of 5Submitted by William in Ohio on 12/14/2014(2003 Toyota Camry LE)
These tires made me fall in love with my Camry all over again. It is so quiet and rides so nice, it's like a new car. I would recommend to friends or family.
5 out of 5Submitted by Bob in Ohio on 12/12/2014(2007 Toyota Sienna CE)
Great price for very good tires.
4.55 out of 5Submitted by Ed in Maine on 12/10/2014(2003 Subaru Outback H6 Sedan)
These are the second set of Uniroyal Tiger Paw tires I have purchased and I am extremely happy with them. I look forward to future purchases for my other vehicles.
5 out of 5Submitted by Sandy in Saskatchewan on 12/3/2014(2007 Volkswagen Jetta Base)
Great.....that's all I have to say.
4.85 out of 5Submitted by Dan in Missouri on 11/27/2014(2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS)
I have bought 2 sets of these tires for my car. They last forever and are great tires. Very durable, excellent traction in rain and snow.
4.3 out of 5Submitted by jeff in Michigan on 11/26/2014(2009 Ford Fusion SE)
Very good tire for the money. Unless you push your vehicle hard or go to the race track, you will like these tires.
5 out of 5Submitted by Greg in Ontario on 11/10/2014(2002 Toyota Camry LE)
Great all around tire, would highly recommend. I have had them for a few years now, and have not once been disappointed in their performance.
4.3 out of 5Submitted by D.CUMMINGS in Louisiana on 9/29/2014(2008 Jeep Compass Sport)
Price wont make you faint. Steers smooth. Works for me.
4 out of 5Submitted by Gordon in Kansas on 9/28/2014(2001 Volkswagen Jetta GL)
A very good tire for the money. Would definitely consider buying again when the time comes. Rides smooth and offers great traction.
4.85 out of 5Submitted by Laban in Pennsylvania on 9/15/2014(2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE)
Excellent tire.
3.85 out of 5Submitted by Patti in South Carolina on 7/23/2014(2007 Toyota Corolla CE)
Just bought the tires and the ride is so much smoother. I forgot how nice it is to stop quickly. So far, so good!!
4.45 out of 5Submitted by Gloria in Minnesota on 7/10/2014(2008 Saturn Aura XE V6)
Had the tires installed a couple weeks ago. Very satisfied with tires at this point. Very quiet and smooth. Would recommend.
5 out of 5Submitted by Leo in Virginia on 6/18/2014(2006 Cadillac DTS Base)
Great tires at half the price of others.
4.4 out of 5Submitted by Christopher in Georgia on 5/5/2014(2011 Ford Minivans Transit Connect XLT)
2.3 out of 5Submitted by Chris in New Jersey on 4/14/2014(2008 Mazda 6 S Touring)
Would never buy this tire again, had it on the front of the car and it would push straight around corners when it was wet or just cold! I switched to the back and it almost caused a fishtail a few times on corners in rain. Be careful if you buy, please.
4 out of 5Submitted by Greg in Wisconsin on 3/29/2014(2008 Kia Spectra LX)
Great tire until 40-50,000 miles. Then issues with cracking by tread and sidewalls.
5 out of 5Submitted by Greg in North Carolina on 3/28/2014(1989 Ford Mustang GT)
These tires are outstanding, a 100% improvement over the BF Goodrich set they have replaced. My 25 year old Mustang feels young again! Nice road huggers, and exceptional in the rain. They "feel like" Michelin's. Highly recommended. Sometimes the most expensive tire for your vehicle is NOT the best tire for your vehicle. Do your research before you buy, and you may be pleasantly surprised!
2.3 out of 5Submitted by Paul in Massachusetts on 2/26/2014(2005 Toyota Corolla CE)
Good for all weather tires, but not good in snow and ice.
5 out of 5Submitted by Lauren in Texas on 2/11/2014(2007 Hyundai Elantra GLS)
Excellent traction on wet roads! Quiet ride.
4.85 out of 5Submitted by mary in Ohio on 1/23/2014(2014 Kia Forte LX Sedan)
Great tires. I had to put these on my new car because tires that came with the car are terrible. I need good quality tires, especially for this bad winter driving so I don't slide all over the road and can stop safely.
4.85 out of 5Submitted by Steve in Kansas on 12/30/2013(1995 GMC Trucks Sonoma SLS 4x2)
The best I found for price and performance with road hazard.
4.7 out of 5Submitted by dale in Delaware on 11/26/2013(2000 Cadillac Eldorado ETC)
Very quiet, smooth, and soft ride. I have 65,000 on my set and they are still in good shape. My Caddy is a heavy car with 300 HP and I still average over 22 mpg with these tires. If they were a little better in snow, they would be perfect.
4.3 out of 5Submitted by AC in Ontario on 11/19/2013(2009 Toyota Matrix Base)
Compared to the Eagles that were on this vehicle as stock, they are blowing them away. Better mileage, better wearing, better handling and ride noise. Great set of tires. Drove to AB on these with no worries at all. Resisted rain and high temps and dealt with road conditions that varied hourly without any need to top up air for over 3000 kms. Very satisfied.
3.55 out of 5Submitted by Chuck in Pennsylvania on 11/2/2013(2001 Nissan Altima SE)
These are great tires especially being American made and the price is great. The problem is that they don't last! Only about 20,000 miles. We rotated every 5000 miles. Very disappointed!
5 out of 5Submitted by Judith in Kansas on 10/30/2013(2003 Nissan Altima SL)
Good selection; good value
5 out of 5Submitted by Angela in Florida on 10/16/2013(2011 Hyundai Elantra GLS)
Have purchased the Tiger Paw in the past, liked the price, the mileage, and the ride. I purchased them again when it came time to buy tires again.
5 out of 5Submitted by paul in Tennessee on 8/22/2013(1994 Toyota Camry LE)
Best tires I have ever purchased. Got 80,000 miles and they were great all the time.
4.5 out of 5Submitted by bradley in Michigan on 5/12/2013(2004 Mazda 3 S 2.3L 5 Dr.)
4.85 out of 5Submitted by Joseph in Massachusetts on 8/8/2012(2002 Toyota Celica GT)
4 out of 5Submitted by Carl in Florida on 5/26/2012(2010 Dodge Minivans Grand Caravan SXT)
4.8 out of 5Submitted by Lance in Illinois on 1/4/2012(2001 Toyota Camry Solara SE V6)
Excellent tires! Just went through the first set after 65,000 mi and am going to buy another set tomorrow. Live out in the country and I commute 32 miles each way for work. Fantastic tires in the snow, have NEVER gotten stuck. Highly recommended!
4.35 out of 5Submitted by Grace in Wisconsin on 12/12/2011(2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4 cyl.)
We've had this tires on our car for 48,000 miles and we're just replacing them now, they are a long lasting tire for the money.
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COLUMBIA CITY — A Columbia City man was arrested Sunday after leaving the scene of his girlfriend's accident and operating a vehicle during a lifetime suspension, two felonies.According to a witness, Lyle Orr, 46, of 517 N. Oak St. in Columbia City, allegedly drug his unconscious girlfriend off the road after she crashed her moped in the area of CR 300 E and Old Trail Rd."He stated he witnessed a man drag a female by one arm off the roadway and into the ditch," Indiana State Police Trooper Joel Lemmon's case report said.When Lemmon arrived on the scene, he said he found an unresponsive female, Vicki Johnson of Columbia City, lying on her back in the ditch. "I could see blood coming from her ear and could smell a strong odor of alcohol coming from her breath," Lemmon said in his report.Though breathing, Jackson was barely able to open her eyes after Lemmon attempted to bring her to consciousness. It was later determined that Johnson had a skull fracture."I noticed a large blood stain in the middle of the roadway, just to the south of where the body was laying," Lemmon said. "There were drag marks of blood to the north side of the road to where she was lying."According to witnesses who allegedly spoke with Orr, the suspect said he was having fuel problems, and that was the reason he was stopped on the road with two mopeds. The witnesses did not see Johnson in the ditch.The witnesses said Orr appeared to be intoxicated because his speech was slurred.The couple was allegedly on their way back home to their residence in Columbia City from a friend's house at Miami Village owned by Dennis Luna.According to Luna, he asked Johnson to stay with him because she said Orr hit her earlier in the day."I noticed the injury on her nose and it appeared she had been struck. It was dried and appeared to be a wound previous to the crash," Lemmon said in a case report.According to Lemmon, a nurse at Parkview North in Fort Wayne said Johnson's skull fracture was not related to the accident.Johnson's blood alcohol level was recorded at .35 at the hospital, more than four times the legal limit.Orr went missing for several hours. After checking multiple locations, Lemmon received a call from Luna, who said Orr called him and told him he was hiding in his house on Oak St. While attempting to get a search warrant for Orr's house, Columbia City Police Officers saw Orr walk out of his residence, and he was detained.According to Lemmon's report, when asked why he left her lying in a ditch, Orr responded with, "because I couldn't help her."Though Orr appeared to be driving a moped, legal under his habitual traffic violator (HTV) license suspension, the bike was technically qualified as a motorcycle, and Orr was charged with operating while suspended (Class C felony) on top of his charge of leaving the scene of an accident (Class D felony).Orr is being held at the Whitley County Jail on a $38,000, 10 percent bond.Johnson may face charges of felony operating while intoxicated, according to Lemmon.


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LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Art Sherman never has had a big operation or wealthy clients who infused cash and horses into his stable.
But the 77-year-old trainer can now say he won the Kentucky Derby.
A day after California Chrome raced to a 1¾-length victory as the 5-2 favorite in the Derby, Sherman and his star horse received a stream of visitors at Churchill Downs.
"It's pretty cool, I can tell you," he said Sunday. "Beating all the big boys, and maybe they had their doubts that this horse wasn't a runner. But when you run against him, you find out. He's the real McCoy, this one."
First time at Pimlico
Now the oldest trainer to win the Derby and his horse are headed to Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes in two weeks, the next step on the Triple Crown trail.
It will be Sherman's first trip to Maryland since 1959, when he was a jockey at Bowie Race Course. He rode races at Laurel during 23 years in the saddle but never has visited Pimlico.
Sherman plans to keep California Chrome at Churchill Downs before sending him to Baltimore, possibly on May 12.
"Five days at Pimlico would be perfect for me," said Sherman, who will briefly return to his Southern California base, where he trains 20 horses. "That way, I wouldn't have to do much with him. Just school him, stand him in the gate, and let him get familiarized with the surroundings."
California Chrome appeared to bounce out of the 19-horse Derby in good order, leaving just a handful of grain in his feed tub after the race. Jockey Victor Espinoza said he eased the colt over the final 70 yards.
"He said he didn't ask him for too much, thinking about saving something for the next one, for the Preakness," Sherman said, adding that his colt is "peaking now. He's full of himself."
Sherman typically likes to give his horses plenty of time off between races, but California Chrome's owners Steve Coburn and Perry Martin are thinking big and talking bigger.
They are not shy about saying their colt has the talent to win the Triple Crown.
"I told people this colt will go down in history," said Coburn, the more talkative of the partners. "When he wins the Triple Crown, he will be the first California-bred to ever win a Triple Crown. That's where we're going."
Of course, California Chrome will run in the Preakness with a target on him, with the competition ripe to try to knock off the Derby champ. Already, other horses are lining up to take him on.
Field will be smaller
Commanding Curve, the Derby runner-up, and seventh-place finisher Ride On Curlin could show up in Baltimore, where the Preakness has a maximum field of 14.
The possible new shooters include Pablo Del Monte, whose owners decided not to run the Derby; Federico Tesio winner Kid Cruz; Illinois Derby winner Dynamic Impact; Bayern, trained by Bob Baffert; and Social Inclusion, who ran third in the Wood Memorial.
Like his trainer, California Chrome typically stays close to home. The colt made his first trip out of state to run in the Derby. Sherman built a low-key but respected training operation first in the San Francisco Bay area and now in the Los Angeles area, but he rarely travels outside the state to race.
Still, he and his horse impressed some of racing's big-name trainers.
"I thought he reflected Art Sherman," trainer Steve Asmussen said about California Chrome. "He wasn't overwhelmed by the situation, did what he did, and went about his business as usual and looked like a winner every step of the race. I would expect him to be able to be in the best shape in two weeks."


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Editors: Download an interview about this earthquake with USGS seismologist Harley Benz. You can find it on: http://www.usgs.gov/corecast/details.asp?ID=72
The early morning earthquake that jolted many in the central U.S. is a reminder that seismic events do occur in areas not normally thought of as "earthquake country." It is also a lesson that earthquakes east of the Mississippi River are felt more widely than those in the west. This event was felt as far west as Kansas, as far north as Upper Michigan, and as far south as Georgia.
"Earthquakes of comparable size are felt over greater distances in the East than those occurring in the West," said Harley Benz, seismologist for the USGS. "Earthquakes in the central U.S. are infrequent, but not unexpected."
The preliminary magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred at 4:37 am Central Daylight Time and was centered about 38 miles north-northwest of Evansville, IN or 128 miles east of St. Louis, MO. It occurred in an area known seismically as the Wabash Valley Seismic Zone. Today's event is the strongest earthquake in southern Illinois since November 1968, when a 5.4 earthquake occurred.
On Monday, April 21, the USGS will be issuing updated earthquake hazard assessment maps for the entire U.S. The information on these maps is used to update building codes.
Classified as "moderate," today's event caused some damage and was followed by aftershocks, the largest a M4.6 that occurred at 10:15 am Central Daylight Time. Of much greater concern, however, is the potential for the adjacent New Madrid seismic zone to generate severe earthquakes. During the winter of 1811-1812, a series of three very large earthquakes — the strongest earthquakes to strike the lower 48 states during historic times — devastated the area and were felt throughout most of the nation. Occurring only a few weeks apart on Dec. 16, Jan. 13, and Feb. 7, they generated hundreds of aftershocks, some severely damaging by themselves, which continued for years.
Building codes used in the region incorporate a significant degree of risk from earthquakes, but many buildings constructed before these codes were in place or updated have not been adequately retrofitted.
USGS research into ground shaking is used by building officials to update building codes based on the most up-to-date information. As new buildings replace older, more dangerous structures, death tolls from earthquakes have been significantly reduced in the U.S.
Did you feel this earthquake? You can report your experiences on: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/dyfi/
More information on this event and the history of the region is found on: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsus/Quakes/us2008qza6.php
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I would like to clear something firsthand, these are more like spy apps for Android than spying apps for Android. So, if you want to be the next Sherlock Holmes or Nancy Drew, these apps will come in handy but won't replace actual spy tools. These apps also won't be able to help you snoop around and gain Intel on criminal syndicates. I highly advise you not to become the Daredevil of your town simply because you have access to these apps.
The best spy apps for Android cover a very different palette of spying. They are not necessarily all about peeping into people's business but also offer a lot of different functionality. I was not in the mood to test out these spying apps when I started but by the end of the list, I was actually enjoying testing various apps because of their vastly different nature. I'm sure that you will also like simply trying out these apps as they are a great source for light amusement.
Note: The five best spy apps for Android were tested on a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge smartphone. The apps worked fine and there were no problems faced during the testing. Some of the apps may need an active Internet connection to offer the full range of functionality. The apps are also not in any particular order.
Spy Monitor
We use a ton of different apps on our Android smartphones and tablets and most of them use Internet connections. What if some app is sending your data to an offshore server? You cannot know that by default.
This is exactly where spyware comes into play. The app allows you to see where your data is going and which app is transferring it. That's not all, it will even show you a map of the servers it is sending and receiving data from.
The app provides detailed information about every single connection your device has made. Take a glance at the map and you can see your localized connections with ease. It's a great way to know whether an app is trustworthy or not.https://joyofandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/locations-Spy-Monitor.pnghttps://joyofandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/welcome-Spy-Monitor.png
Signal Private Messenger
If you are going to spy, you have to do it right. By using an encrypted messenger you ensure that all the messages you send are unreadable by outside sources. An encrypted messenger is one of the best tools in a spy's arsenal.
You wouldn't catch James Bond using a public telephone booth to deliver vital security information. So why should you text your significant other about bringing things on their way home on an unsecured messenger? I mean if you're going all spy, it makes sense to use a great encrypted messenger.
This app was featured on our best encrypted messengers for Android list simply because it is highly accessible and easy to use. The best part is, the encryption is done in the background and doesn't take up much of your phone's resources.https://joyofandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/messages-Signal-Private-Messenger-1.pnghttps://joyofandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/secure-messages-Signal-Private-Messenger.png
Spy Camera OS 2
Certain situations call for a little subtlety, and this is exactly what the Spy Camera app provides. It is a very small and simplified application that is very easy to understand. It basically allows you to take pictures candidly from your smartphone. Even if the screen is off, you'll be able to take pictures with ease.
That's not all, you can run this app in the background and it will still be able to take pictures. A lot of different resolution options are available as well as different modes. From burst shots to auto shots and from face detection to video recording, all are available.
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Couple Tracker
Has your partner been getting constantly lost in the shopping mall? Is your wife always taking the wrong exit and ending up in Kansas? Then you need Couple Tracker, an app that allows you to track your significant other no matter where they are.
While this feature is quite useful and helpful, you can up the creep factor by 10 times simply by tapping into their phone history and text messages as well. I'm a big advocate for personal space and privacy, so this seems a bit out of place to me but a lot of people will be comfortable sharing their text messages with their partner. If you're one of those, this app is one of the best ones out there.Show Downloads
Stealth Recorder
While the Spy Camera is for visuals, this app here is all about audio. Sometimes you don't need to capture a picture, you only need to record audio and this is exactly where this app comes in. As the name suggests, the app allows you to record audio stealthily.
However, you can install it on any target phone and it will automatically send you logs of records on email. You can use this to keep track of your kids and who they are talking to.
This may be illegal in some regions so you have to check your local law before using the app. Invasion of privacy is a big issue so, I recommend being responsible and doing proper research before enjoying this simple yet effective app.
These were the five best spy apps for Android, I really hope that you enjoyed checking out the list and trying out these apps. Some of the apps are relatively new and will be improved by the developers as time goes by. I'll be keeping my spy eye out for more apps that fall into the same category.
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The front page of Tuesday's New York Times including a "side bar" by Supreme Court reporter Adam Liptak headlined "'We the People' Loses Appeal With People Around the World." It's an analysis piece that argues the "terse and old" U.S. Constitution is too out of date. Liptak mostly relies on a new study by two law professors to argue his case but is bolstered as well by Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's recent comments. She gave an interview in Egypt last week where she said "I would not look to the United States Constitution if I were drafting a constitution in the year 2012," she said. She recommended looking at the South African Constitution, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms or the European Convention on Human Rights.
Liptak begins:
The Constitution has seen better days.
Sure, it is the nation's founding document and sacred text. And it is the oldest written national constitution still in force anywhere in the world. But its influence is waning ...
There are lots of possible reasons. The United States Constitution is terse and old, and it guarantees relatively few rights. The commitment of some members of the Supreme Court to interpreting the Constitution according to its original meaning in the 18th century may send the signal that it is of little current use to, say, a new African nation. And the Constitution's waning influence may be part of a general decline in American power and prestige.
He makes his case, pointing out how difficult it is to amend the Constitution (apparently some people think that's a bug, not a feature) and its general inflexibility "Congress shall make no law ..." (ditto). Another sample:
Americans recognize rights not widely protected, including ones to a speedy and public trial, and are outliers in prohibiting government establishment of religion. But the Constitution is out of step with the rest of the world in failing to protect, at least in so many words, a right to travel, the presumption of innocence and entitlement to food, education and health care.
As you can imagine, there's been plenty of political response to this analysis piece from the New York Times. And that's what an analysis piece is designed to do -- provoke reaction.
But I highlight it here for the rather obvious ghost. There's likely a powerful answer to why the U.S. Constitution is less popular among some new governments than, say, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (which has come under strenuous criticism from civil libertarians across the spectrum). Certainly the prohibition of government establishment of religion -- which is glossed over here not to be mentioned again -- is part of it. So would be the other relevant clauses in the First Amendment, including the free exercise of religion.
I'm willing to have someone try to make the case that the reason why Egypt and other emerging Muslim governments don't want to follow the U.S. Constitution is because it doesn't enshrine "entitlements" to food, whatever that means.
But help me if I'm wrong, but do you think that maybe Egyptians might put less stock in the free exercise of religion and more in the establishment of a state religion than the U.S. Constitution allows? What about other countries with majority Muslim populations?
It's just a reminder of how reporters and others fail to understand that the American relationship of church and state arises out of particular religious and political environments and traditions. These aren't easily translatable to a Muslim environment, although some scholars have made headway on just this point.
But to write about the Constitution's lack of appeal in emerging governments and to miss this rather glaring point serves no one, even in an analysis piece from the front page of the Times. Just ask the Copts in Egypt whether they'd rather have an enshrined entitlement to education or the freedom to practice their religion without paying the ultimate price. That freedom of religion probably doesn't seem so "old" and antiquated to the dying Christians as this piece put forth. But to ignore it, is another thing entirely.


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As Panthers running back Armond Smith was getting up after Ravens linebacker Albert McClellan tackled him in last week's preseason game, Smith gave McClellan a quick kick to the groin. Yes, that's the kind of thing that draws a fine.
So it's no surprise that the NFL fined Smith $15,000 for the cheap shot, which also got Smith kicked out of the game.
Smith described himself as "apologetic" and ready to move on. McClellan said he wasn't sure why Smith took a shot at him.
"I think he thought I was holding him down. Our legs got tangled up. He hopped up and kicked me. I did my best to keep my cool," McClellan said.
Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Smith is a good guy.
"Armond is such a good, solid, young person for something like this to happen," Rivera said. "He told me, 'Coach, he twisted on me.' And that's unfortunate because that's not the type of character that he is. He's disappointed, and he's very apologetic. And I know the league will have something to say about it. But just knowing who Armond is, that's a tough one for him to swallow because that's not his character. And that was most certainly out of his character."
Whatever Smith's character is most of the time, a kick to the groin is about as cheap as a cheap shot gets. He's lucky he wasn't suspended.