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Hodgson urges Lampard to remain in Europe
Roy Hodgson insists England's match-winner against Brazil, Frank Lampard, can earn over 100 caps for the Three Lions if he remains in Europe beyond this season.
Lampard's strike from the edge of the penalty area earned England a 2-1 win over their Brazilian counterparts on Wednesday evening. However, with the midfielder linked to an MLS move in the summer, Hodgson urged Lampard to consider staying close to England for the benefit of his international career.
"He was excellent," Hodgson said of Lampard. "I think he can (reach 100 caps).
"I hope we'll keep Frank in England. It's not for me to discuss his future with his current club, that's for him and his club. I know he'll have a lot of offers if Chelsea do decide they're prepared to let him go.
"I'm rather hoping we'll still see him, if not in England then Europe which will make my task easier. If he goes further afield and follows David (Beckham to MLS), it complicates matters but it doesn't mean your career is over with England.
"But the further afield you go, the more problematic it gets for the media and the England manager to follow you."
Wayne Rooney gave the home side a first-half lead, while goalkeeper Joe Hart saved a penalty from Ronaldinho. Brazil striker Fred then hit an equaliser shortly after the interval, but Lampard responded with a second-half winner.
"I hope that gives them belief," Hodgson explained. "We had quite a young team out there, with players 22 or younger.
"The man of the match (Jack Wilshere) was 21. Theo Walcott is 22 and was a contender. It was a blend of youth and experience.
"There were also young players in (Tom) Cleverley, (Danny) Welbeck, (Chris) Smalling. So it's nice they're blending with the experienced ones and seeing they're good enough to play in this team and win matches.
"The thing that pleased me the most was the character we showed after that dodgy spell at the start of the second half.
"They smelt a bit of blood, I thought we did well to survive that period and to get back on track and take control of the game again."
Hodgson made a point of singling out Wilshere for praise after the match, expressing his admiration of the midfielder's toughness.
"I was trying to protect him yesterday, but he doesn't need it," said Hodgson.
"You can crank the expectations up as much as you like, but he's comfortable. As long as he's comfortable, why should I worry?
"I'm pleased with the way we went about our business. We didn't steal anything. Apart from that somewhat mad spell at the start of the second half we dealt well with the problems and questions asked of us. A good victory and let's hope it leads to more good performances between now and October."
Hodgson's Brazil counterpart Luiz Felipe Scolari was nonchalant in his attitude after his side's loss defeat, claiming he went into the clash with no expectations.
"I'm not disappointed, we played a strong England team in good physical form. We had seven, eight or nine players who have only just started with their preparations," he said.
"All the England team were very strong and very organised. I wasn't surprised, England always plays like that.
"Let's see what they will play like on June 2 in the Maracana. We aren't in the best physical condition yet.
"I'm used to losing the first game but after this I'm used to winning games and winning competitions. I'm not disappointed and I'm not sad. As long as we play against strong teams like England, France and Italy we will improve our capacity."


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Fergie gives full credit to triumphant Norwich
Sir Alex Ferguson was full of praise for Norwich City after they repeated their heroics of 2005 to beat Manchester United at Carrow Road.
Anthony Pilkington's superb header proved to be the matchwinner for the Canaries as their fine run of form continued.
While the Manchester United boss was disappointed to lose the game, he acknowledged the effort the home side had put in to take the three points.
Sir Alex told ESPN: "We're disappointed to lose the game but we have to give credit to Norwich for the way they fought and battled for every ball on the pitch. They defended fantastically well and the goalkeeper also had a really good night so it's disappointing.
"It was a marvellous cross and a marvellous touch so the goalkeeper could do nothing about that. They deserved the win just because they worked so hard for it. The players are used to making comebacks and we're always a threat in the last minutes of matches. We had a lot of half-chances but it just wasn't our night.
"We always miss our good players but we had plenty of good players on the pitch."
Matchwinner Pilkington said the result marked the emergence of a new "ruthless'' Norwich.
Pilkington told ESPN: "We've been a bit more ruthless and we're putting our chances away; maybe we could have had another one at the end to make it a bit more comfortable. It's a great day for Norwich and it's a massive win for us.
"We've been performing well over the last couple of weeks and we showed today that we could beat the team that is probably the best in the league.''
Canaries midfielder Wes Hoolahan added: "It's amazing. Credit to the fans, they roared us on and we were due a win against one of the big teams. It's difficult, you might not have a lot of possession of the ball but the team was excellent today and we worked hard.
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Sarah, you make some very good points. I think we should especially consider the bandwidth loading lots of extra content takes. Data plans are still incredibly expensive and 3g is not ubiquitous folks ( try living in a rural area)
One other way of achieving a redirect – conforming to what is a better user experience as Simon suggests (and I wholeheartedly agree) is to use a .htaccess file
if just iPhone you could do
RewriteEngine On
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RewriteRule (.*) http://m.shaunhare.com/$1
Another point I was told javascript (learnt from one of Andy Clarke's workshops hat tip Dan Rubin) would also be used to lose the address bar often desired on web apps
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ALKI furniture combines traditional furniture building techniques with a modern aesthetic of clean lines and a punch of color (how French!). Most notable was the Landa collection of desks that use a unique form of cable management — a strip of nylon brush in a bright tomato red both conceals the gap in the table surface and allows wires and cords to pass through it.
ALKI takes pride in their commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly production processes — they use locally sourced solid wood (often oak) and wool felt upholstery.
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|View Poll Results: How did your parents tell you about sex?
|Had a 'talk' (may have used a book too)
|Handed you a book but didn't really talk to you about it
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How did your parents tell you about sex?
I was having a conversation with someone the other day about this and thought i'd do a poll.
DS (9) DD (6) DS (3) DD (Baby)
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I voted 'had a talk'. My mom sat me down in 5th grade after the class they did at school to talk about periods and puberty and she filled me in then. I remember being severly embarassed!
I have a friend whose family is VERY prudish (is that a word?) and learned everything she knew about sex from us, her group of friends. Her sister, though, honestly did not know anything about sex until a roomate in COLLEGE told her. She didn't even beleive her roomate at first. I think that is WAY extreme, to never talk about it, yikes!
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Re: How did your parents tell you about sex?
I voted never had a talk...my situation was pretty close to your friends mommyx3
I learned everything from my friends and one of my friends' dad had a sex book and we looked at it once (out of curiousity, not for sexual purposes!)...and I figured out a lot then And I was so embarassed that everyone knew so much more than me...I never asked straight out what anything was or what anything meant...I just listened to conversations and figured things out best I could. At one point in high school, my mom said she wanted to talk to me...and I figured that it was regarding my parents' divorce. So we were sitting there at Pizza Hut eating..full restaurant...and she says, "I wanted to talk to you about sex" I was SOOOOO embarassed, truth or not I said, "I already know everything, don't worry about it" She wanted to know how I knew, and I just told her from health classes in school.
I wish my parents would've raised me to be more comfortable talking about that stuff....I was so embarassed by the topic that I never even wanted a boyfriend until I got out of high school and was practically on my own. I *did* have a boyfriend before then...but was so embarassed by the whole situation.
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Re: How did your parents tell you about sex?
I was in 4th grade. My mom sat on the couch...I sat on across the room on the fireplace. I was so grossed out...LOL
I didn't learn where the baby came out until a couple years later. My mom was pregnant with my sister and I was 12 when she was born...if that says anything. Up until then I thought you pooped it out*blush* Once I knew how it came out for real...I swore I didn't want to have any kids. Ever.
Currently Single mommy to Aspen (7), Chloe (5) and Layla (3)
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Re: How did your parents tell you about sex?
I never got a talk. I learned what I learned from me and my best friend finding her parents ****o tapes when we were in 3rd or 4th grade. And then of course from sex ed in school. It's really, really sad. Then again, so is a lot of how I was raised.
So glad I'll be there to do things differently for my son.
Tiffani wife of Wes 11/16/02, Partner of Jamie and David
SAHM to Xander 4/5/06, Jaime 1/20/09,
and Malcolm 11/15/10
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Re: How did your parents tell you about sex?
My mom was VERY open about everything pratically since I was born. She never, ever hid her period from me so I've known what that was since before I can remember. I think I vaguely remember asking at about 3 years old why girls bleed, and when I was going to. She just told me so that ladies can have a baby. It wasn't long after that I asked about how babies were made and she explained it like you would to any 3 year old: She told me that mommies and daddies get REALLY close and make the baby. She went it to more detail about everything a few years later when I realized she wasn't being very specific. Also, I don't remember when she told me, but I know that I knew were the baby came out since as long as I can remember as well.
I don't think we ever sat down and had a "talk" but as things came up over the years, she'd tell me or ask me if I knew about certain things.
Oh, and I voted "other"!
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If everyone was the same the world would be a VERY boring place.
Re: How did your parents tell you about sex?
Sex I think when I came home pregnant at 16 my dad figured out that he didn't have to deal with the talk!!
Seriously though, I was raised by my father (my mother and I were just too different) and he had a hard enough time buying me my first bra and teaching me about my period (which is a whole different post). If he would've had to explain sex to me I think it would've killed the man. He is a very serious and uptight business man and I was his baby, I think the thought may not have even occured to him. I learned most everything from my friends and picked up the rest here and there (books, movies, common sense). I can say though that a fw things I didn't learn until well after I had my son Thankfully though my ex was also a virgin so we kind of learned together and there was no pressure. I ended up with dh when Alex was only 1 1/2 (and he was FAR from a virgin) so my expierence is withthe 2 of them mainly. I was never embarrassed that I didn't know and I have no clue how or when I picked up where babies came out but I did.
I am very open with my children so it will be different for them. My son learned pretty much all the basics when he was 7 1/2 and I was about to have his sister. He found out how she go there and how she was getting out, a womans cycle and all that good stuff. Since then he has learned the rest, a bit here and there as I find appropriate. My dd is turning 4 and I've decided not to lie or be vague with her so I already her where exactly the baby will come out unless I need a csection. She just thought it was funny and giggled
On another note, I took my son and his friend camping a few weeks ago. His mom had packed his bag and used her suitcase and he pulled out a few sposie pads (in a side zippered pouch) and they were laughing it up. My son had no idea what they were so I had to pull him to the side. He thought everyone used cloth like I did and thought it was even more gross to just throw that away. My dd has never seen a sposie pad either so she would've been just as confused, got to remember to explain that one.
Dawn, proud mama to Finn (11/23/10), Sully (2), Lilly J (4) Madison (8) and Alex (15). Head over heels in love with my hubby Jim
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Re: How did your parents tell you about sex?
sex? What's that?
all kidding aside. My mom never told me a thing about sex. We went to the class at the school to teach about menstration, but she never even said a word about that. I found out everything through experience (deeply regretted experience). Dh's family is very open about such things, but in a good way (nothing crude) so I plan to teach my girls the basics of life as the questions come up.
Loving wife to DH and mama to Emma 07/06/03 Rissa 09/22/04
and Jaida 10/10/07
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Re: How did your parents tell you about sex?
I asked my mom directly when I was about 11. One day she sat me down and told me all about it. ( I had already learned about the menstrual cycle in school.) I was grossed out, but glad that she explained things to me in a loving way emphasizing God's wonderful design for how the human race goes on. She also gave me a book a few days later that I could read on my own.
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Re: How did your parents tell you about sex?
i was raised by my father, and I think he was embarassed or something to talk to me about sex so he sent me on over to my grandmother and aunts home for a sex night learning session. They ordered pizza and had books and everything.
i think the fact that they make it a HUGE deal really made me feel uncomfortable. but otherwise I learned. the books helped.
but it may have thought me a little too much. HAHA
cause now i have 2 babies. lol
Heather. Wife to Erik. Mom to Jack (11m). Mom to Sadie (5y).
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WASHINGTON — The Justice Department says Pfizer Inc. will pay $55 million to resolve allegations that Wyeth LLC promoted the drug Protonix for uses that were not approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Pfizer acquired Wyeth in October 2009.
Wyeth obtained FDA approval to promote Protonix only for short-term treatment of erosive esophagitis. The condition is associated with gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Wyeth allegedly promoted Protonix for all forms of GERD from February 2000 to June 2001.
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A Lump. An Ativan. And a Mammogram.
I felt a lump.
That night, I was nervous and worried and stayed up for hours examing one breast, than the other, to make sure I wasn't imaging things. Yes, there was definitely something there. Although I am a huge hypochondriac, I tried to put it out of my mind, and somehow, I didn't think about it again, until three nights ago. Lying in bed, I felt it again. A definite lump.
I went to the doctor on Wednesday, and after a thorough examination, I was told it was probably not cancer, but I should go for further testing, to rule it out for sure.
Thanks to our health care system, and thanks to very special doctors and nurses, I was able to go for a mammogram and ultrasound yesterday. The day went by quickly, and was filled with emotions, tears and concern from my entire family. My mom came to be with me, and my husband stopped by to see me from work.
At the imaging clinic, I had a consultation with a very nice nurse, and she marked my boob with an 'x', where the lump was.
I wore a gown, and walked into the mammogram room. It was painless and quick, and then I sat in the waiting room with my mom, who I always need during difficult times.
Going through a health concern as serious as this one is always uncomfortable, and your life suddenly flashes before your eyes. At least, it did for me. Everything gets put into perspective, and through the panic, there is also a feeling of calmness. (Who knows, that could have also been the Ativan I had taken, too.)
As a mother of two young children, the idea that something could be seriously wrong with me was a very real and present danger. Why not me? Although 34 is kind of young to get breast cancer, it is not that uncommon. I know many people who have had breast cancer and have passed away, and many more who have had breast cancer and have survived.
Seeing all the other women in the waiting room was a bit comforting. In a way, we were all in this together. All the charity events I've organized and supported, all those pink ribbons I'd worn, and all the money I've donated to friends involved with Run for the Cure, all of that was suddenly front and centre in my mind, and regardless of what the outcome would be with my tests, I knew that along with the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, breast cancer research would continue to be the other charity I wholeheartedly support.
As women, and as mothers, we should stay united in the fight against breast cancer. It's all too real, and it can happen to any one of us.
I had my ultrasound next, and then the waiting game started.
Questions were asked during my exam, questions like "Did the doctor feel the lump?" "How long has this lump been here?" and "Do you have a history of breast cancer in your family?" These questions only escalated the level of my worry.
During the waiting game, you start thinking... "Well, if I live 5 more years, at least..." or, "If I only have 2 years..." or, "Well, I could survive, too."
Waiting is the hardest part. Cue Tom Petty.
Luckily, my doctor read my results instantly and I received a phone call an hour later.
I received good news—it was nothing serious. It was not breast cancer. I was going to be okay.
When I saw my children a few hours later, I was relaxed and happy. I counted my blessings when I put them to bed. It's when I'm reminded how lucky and fortunate I am that I also remember to step back and enjoy the 'now'.
I want to do more support women and breast cancer research. I know a cure can be found in our lifetime, or in our children's lifetime.
Last night, I went to bed feeling thankful, but still thinking about others who received news that wasn't as good as mine. I wrap my arms around all those women.
73 comments:
- sam {temptingmama} said...
Oh Loukia. My heart is in my throat. I can't even imagine. I am so glad you received good news. So glad. XOXOXO
- January 21, 2011 at 10:14 AM
- Alicia xoxxo said...
So happy that you are ok! It must have been very scary. The "C" word terrifies me. We all must count our blessings everyday and remember to live in the "now" I pray that we find a cure, soon.
Have a fantastic weekend and hug your loved ones a little bit tighter!
- January 21, 2011 at 10:17 AM
- Amy @ Taste Like Crazy said...
I know EXACTLY how you felt. I just went through something similar but minus the lump. That's a scary, scary place to be.
Yay for no boob cancer!
- January 21, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Wonderful news Loukia! God bless and Im glad you are ok !
- January 21, 2011 at 10:17 AM
- Brittany at Mommy Words said...
I am so glad everything is okay! That is such a huge scare. And yes, 34 is young, but my aunt died of breast cancer at 36 - so I am so glad you went ahead and got checked right away. Early detection is everything!
- January 21, 2011 at 10:19 AM
- mapsgirl said...
So glad that you got good news. And thank you for sharing your story...sadly, this affects so many women.
- January 21, 2011 at 10:50 AM
- rachel... said...
Oh my gosh! I'm thrilled about the good news! What a scary experience. Puts a lot of silly things into persepective for me, too.
- January 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM
- Jen said...
Sweetie, I am so so relieved that this is the post we are reading today and that all is well. Huge sigh. We go along never really ever thinking "it could be me" until one day "it might be me, today" becomes terrifyingly real.
Huge hugs. Thanks for the reminder of how quickly things can change.
- January 21, 2011 at 11:18 AM
- Scary Mommy said...
SO relieved for you. XOXO
- January 21, 2011 at 11:37 AM
- Avitable said...
I'm really glad to hear that it wasn't anything - that must have been so scary!
- January 21, 2011 at 12:51 PM
- Megan said...
Did this same thing at 32, in the throes of post-partum depression. Good times!
Glad all is well.
- January 21, 2011 at 12:56 PM
- lindsey said...
So glad that its nothing serious. What a scary thing to go thru. I think that your a brave woman and that having something like this happen to you and seeing it open your eyes to help others who are in your similar situation is wonderful.
Its fabulous that your sharing this story with us all!
- January 21, 2011 at 1:42 PM
- silverneon2000 said...
Good thing you went and got it checked out. Glad everything is well. Good for you wanting to help others.
- January 21, 2011 at 3:54 PM
- Nenette AM said...
I'm so glad you're okay! xoxo
- January 21, 2011 at 6:38 PM
- Imelda Dulcich said...
Something I learned from the mammogram experience (my sis died from breast cancer) is to try and accompany someone who's worried about going. The first few checks after my sister died were really hard for me. I was lucky my husband was able to sit with me. Now whenever I hear someone is going I offer to keep them company. Takes no more time than a lunch break - and it's a great way to show you care. Glad you had good results!
- January 21, 2011 at 6:57 PM
- Lady Mama said...
Oh no - you poor thing Loukia. That really is a very scary and unpleasant thing to go through. I'm so glad for you that everything turned out to be okay - and yes, what a relief - and almost a new lease on life these experiences give us. Even more reason to live life to the fullest. Hugs. x
- January 21, 2011 at 9:58 PM
- Jill said...
My girlfriend just had her first breast reconstruction surgery yesterday for breast cancer ... after her mastectomy 2 months ago.
It's so scary that lumps are forming, and mammograms are happening for all of us FAR younger than they should.
So SO happy to hear that all is OK. Don't know if I could handle hearing another friend having to deal with this. Hugs to you!
- January 22, 2011 at 12:44 AM
- Kate Coveny Hood said...
Oh - I've been there. Once had a strange "spot" on a mammogram and had to go back for an ultrasound. No matter how much you tell yourself it will all be fine - the imagination will have its way...
Now I'm dealing with a totally different lump situation in a different place and yes - the waiting is hard. It's easy to get a same week sonogram or MRI - but an appointment with a general surgeon? More like 2-3 weeks. And the actual surgery? Who knows. But I think about a comment I received that typically "quicker is sicker" when it comes to surgery. So I focus on the doctors not communicating sense of urgency. They don't think a few weeks is a big deal. Best to follow their lead. And painful waiting aside, keep that troublesome imagination in check!
So glad you got the all clear!
- January 22, 2011 at 9:16 AM
- Shana said...
Amen to that and so glad you are ok!
- January 22, 2011 at 4:59 PM
- Alecia @ Hoobing Family Adventures said...
That is SO SO scary, I am so glad everything is okay!!
- January 22, 2011 at 5:46 PM
- Loukia said...
Thank you, thank you everyone. It is such a scary thing and far too many women are having to deal with this reality more and more every day.
- January 22, 2011 at 11:22 PM
- Mommyfriend Lori said...
Loukia, I was you back in August. Totally scary indeed. I am so so so glad everything is fine but even more than that I am proud of you for seeing your doctor right away. Early detection is key. God bless you my dear.
- January 23, 2011 at 10:17 PM
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- January 24, 2011 at 11:18 AM
- CaraBee said...
Oh Loukia, how scary! I had a similar experience with abnormal pap results that resulted in biopsies and further testing to confirm that it wasn't cancer. Due to a family history, I'm on high alert for uterine and cervical cancer. It was scary as hell, but so much relief when all the tests came back normal.
As a mother, there is nothing that populates my nightmares more than the possibility of not being there for my daughter as she grows up. So many children have lost their mamas to breast cancer. We must find a cure.
- January 24, 2011 at 10:25 PM
- ModernMom said...
Such wonderful news! Sounds like you handled this so calmly. Your Doctor should be commended for getting you the results so quickly.
- January 26, 2011 at 10:59 AM
- Shannon @ AnchorMommy said...
Oh yikes. I am SO happy to hear you're okay!!! I can only imagine all the scenarios that were playing out in your mind...thank goodness you got the all clear.
- January 27, 2011 at 12:52 AM
- Caren with a "C" said...
So glad you are alright! There is nothing like a possible medical emergency to put life into perspective. We had one with my husband a few months ago. I got to the point of searching the internet to figure out what I could be employed at if he couldn't work. Luckily it was a false alarm.
Happy SITS Day!
- January 27, 2011 at 4:38 AM
- misssrobin said...
What a beautiful story. Not just in the happy ending for you but in the honest struggle and concern for others.
I am so glad your results were good.
Stopping by from SITS. Enjoy your special day as the featured blogger. I hope it brings you many new followers.
- January 27, 2011 at 5:09 AM
Cancer sucks! It makes me so angry that so many people have to suffer at the hand of cancer. I hope beyond hope to see a cure in my lifetime. Thank God you're fine. It is a scary experience just going through the thoughts of what if. I can relate. Visiting from SITS.
- January 27, 2011 at 6:04 AM
- Sorta Southern Single Mom said...
Happy SITS Day! I had a similar experience when I was 31... two kids... no husband... it turned out it was a blocked milk duct 3 years AFTER I stopped nursing!!! It was scary though, but like my doctor said, now I've got my baseline mammogram out of the way!
Happy SITS Day!
- January 27, 2011 at 6:37 AM
- Babes about Town said...
Wow scary stuff and so glad it turned out ok. Really important that you shared it as it's something that affects so many.
Just wanted to pop by and say your kids are so cute and congrats on your SITS day. Relish it :-)
- January 27, 2011 at 6:38 AM
- The Blonde Duck said...
Happy SITS day! I had a lump removed this summer after it came back after being bioposied. I was so stressed out I lost weight over it. It's not fun, and it's such a huge issue for women. I'm so glad you're ok!
- January 27, 2011 at 6:50 AM
- (Florida) Girl said...
*Sigh* A happy ending.
Stopping by to wish you a happy SITS Day.
- January 27, 2011 at 6:55 AM
- nmaha said...
That was scary. Thank you for sharing your feelings so openly.
Happy SITS day to you.
- January 27, 2011 at 7:08 AM
- Karen said...
Happy SITS day! When I was about your age, I felt a lump. It did not show up on mammogram and they even had a hard time finding it on ultraound. But everyone could feel the darn little thing. So it was agreed it should be removed. It was and it was fine. But I know much of how you felt, in the wondering, as a mom.
- January 27, 2011 at 7:18 AM
- JDaniel4's Mom said...
Happy SITs Day! I am so glad your results came back negative.
- January 27, 2011 at 7:54 AM
- Alison said...
Scary thing to go through...and one we all dread. So happy you are okay!
And...Happy SITS Day!
- January 27, 2011 at 7:54 AM
- LisaDay said...
It's a scary time. I am glad everything is OK.
Happy SITS day.
- January 27, 2011 at 8:21 AM
- Ginny Marie said...
Coming over from SITS to congratulate you on your day, and I didn't expect a post on something that is very real to me!
I know exactly how you felt...until you came to a sense of relief! Unfortunately, I was one of those women whose lump was malignant, and I was only 27. I'm a supporting blogger for www.armyofwomen.org. Have you heard of Army of Women? They are part of Avon and Dr. Susan Love is the leader...joining Army of Women is an easy way to start helping those women who are diagnosed with cancer everyday!
Congratulations on your SITS day!
- January 27, 2011 at 8:36 AM
- Hello! I'm Kate. said...
I know that was scary!!! My grandmother is a breast cancer survivor & I lost an aunt to it about 6 years ago, I'm always afraid I'll get it too. But what woman doesn't worry about it?!
So glad you're ok! And I loved your last line about wrapping your arms around the women who don't get the best news.
Happy SITS day! I hope it's amazing!
- January 27, 2011 at 8:45 AM
- Michelle Saunderson said...
Glad that you are okay. Visiting from SITS.
- January 27, 2011 at 8:55 AM
- Karen@StrictlySimpleStyle said...
Sometimes little scares like these are actually positive as they make us appreciate all of our blessings. So happy that you received such good news.
Congratulations on your SITS day and your health!
- January 27, 2011 at 9:09 AM
- Sunday said...
I had the same type of scare last year and I was a nervous wreck. Thankfully, just like you, my lump was nothing serious and I was told to come back every year to have a repeat mammogram.
- January 27, 2011 at 9:10 AM
- Ms Bibi said...
What a truly frightening situation. I can't even imagine all the thoughts that went through your head.
I am so glad that you received a good news. My hubs lost his mom to breast cancer after fighting it for 7 long and painful years.
Stopping by from SITs on your day.
- January 27, 2011 at 9:13 AM
- Sarah said...
wow, I am so glad to hear you are okay. cancer is so scary and ugly.
just stopping in from SITS - have a fabulous fb day!
- January 27, 2011 at 9:14 AM
- Mellisa Rock said...
Coming over for your sits day...thankful that it was good news and that you have a good support system. Thanks for posting this - as there might be women out there who need to make a doctor's appt. but don't because they are to scared.
- January 27, 2011 at 9:23 AM
- Lindsay Blogs said...
What a scary thing to have to go through, but I'm glad it left you with some peace and happiness. Also glad it turned out not to be cancerous! (Stopping by from SITS)
- January 27, 2011 at 9:26 AM
- Dixie Mom said...
Stopped by from SITs.
How scary! I have only had one mammogram and while I was in there seeing all these other women in there for the same reason...I wondered...how many of us will have scans that show cancer? It was a surreal moment for me. I'm glad that it all turned out okay.
- January 27, 2011 at 9:33 AM
YIkes that is soooo scary! I am happy that you got good news. I do not even want to think about how scary that must have been. Thanks for the reminder, I am stopping by from SITS, thank you for the inspiration.
- January 27, 2011 at 9:35 AM
- Sheri Carpetenter said...
So happy you are ok. Stopping by from SITS I hope you enjoy being featured.
- January 27, 2011 at 9:35 AM
- Susie said...
Congratulations on your good news and your SITs feature! I hope you enjoy celebrating:-)
- January 27, 2011 at 9:40 AM
- Laura said...
First of all, your mammogram wasn't painful? I need to go to your doc. But I have been going through a similar thing. In 2010, I had 4 mammograms. They were watching 2 "spots" they said were "probably not cancerous". I get to go back in 6 months "just to make sure". It is nerve racking every time I have to go though.
Glad your news was good. Happy SITS Day!
- January 27, 2011 at 9:43 AM
- Nicole @ Chic & Cheap Nursery said...
What a scare! Thankfully you received good news. My heart goes out to those women who aren't as fortunate.
Nice to meet you!
Stopping by from SITS!
- January 27, 2011 at 9:49 AM
- Amanda Broadfoot said...
Thank you for sharing your story. The more women talk about experiences like yours, the more (I hope) will get screened and checked and the earlier things will get caught.
- January 27, 2011 at 10:00 AM
- Date Girl said...
Oh wow, I'm so glad you're alright. Very scary stuff and I can only imagine the fear you must have felt.
PS Happy Sits day!
- January 27, 2011 at 10:08 AM
- Rach said...
What a blessing to have received such great news!
Happy SITS day by the way :)
- January 27, 2011 at 10:15 AM
- Sara R. said...
Happy SITS day. How scary that must have been.... I had a girlfriend who had breast cancer at 32, so you are never too young! Great blog and enjoy your feature day.
- January 27, 2011 at 10:22 AM
- Chaplain Donna said...
Happy SITS Day! Thanks for sharing such a personal and scary experience.
- January 27, 2011 at 10:46 AM
- Ericka @ Creative Liar said...
Stopping by from SITS. So sorry to hear this happened (my mom's had lumps that they had to biopsy and the whole situation is heart breaking and terrifying) but I'm so happy you're okay!
- January 27, 2011 at 11:00 AM
What a relief! I can't imagine the scariness this brought to your mind. Thankfully you're fine! A good reminder to give it all you got everyday : )
- January 27, 2011 at 11:10 AM
- Jenna said...
Found your blog through SITS! I am a comms graduate, emphasis in Broadcast Journalism. Great blog.
- January 27, 2011 at 11:13 AM
- Mommyof2girlz said...
Happy SITS Day. So glad to hear you got good news.Thank you for sharing your story. Have a wonderful day full of lots of bloggy lovin :)
- January 27, 2011 at 11:18 AM
- JennieB said...
I had a very similar experience, with a good ending as well. So glad all is okay!
Visiting from SITS.
- January 27, 2011 at 11:28 AM
- Karen Kaye said...
You must be so relieved! Happy SITS day to you. I always thank goodness for OHIP and our medical system even though it gets lots of flack. I'm glad it's good news for you and congrats from a fellow Ottawa Blogger!
- January 27, 2011 at 11:35 AM
- Penelope said...
So relieved for you! As a mother of 2 little ones, I have the same fears.
- January 27, 2011 at 11:39 AM
- Zeemaid said...
This brought instant tears to my eyes. I felt a lump in bed the other night and while the next minute I couldn't find anything and thought I must have imagined it.. the panic was instant. Yet there are other reasons for lumps beside cancer. I'm so glad for you that everything is alright!
- January 27, 2011 at 12:06 PM
- Kristy said...
Yes, I would think that situation would call for Ativan. Thank goodness for your good news!
- January 27, 2011 at 2:01 PM
Glad you're ok! I know Ericka from Women On The Fence is going through the stress right now waiting on biopsy results.
- January 27, 2011 at 5:14 PM
- Cook Clean Craft said...
I can relate to your story. I found a lump, was told it's probably nothing to be concerned about but still get it checked. I was calm until driving home from having a fine needle biopsy, when I suddenly burst into tears. It was not cancer, but such an emotional experience.
Stopping by from SITS!
- January 27, 2011 at 7:27 PM
I am so glad it turned out well. I can't imagine how scared you were. I often think about what would happen to my family if I wasn't around. Urgh!
- January 29, 2011 at 10:19 PM
- Hollywood Farm Films said...
Mammy every year from now on Lady!
- January 30, 2011 at 6:21 PM
- Elaine A. said...
I don't know how I missed this post! I'm so glad it was nothing Loukia. So scary. Glad you're fine!! xo
- February 8, 2011 at 8:18 PM
- ativan said...
Every time i have a attack i would go to the ER and get Ativan 0.5 mgs and by the time its time for me to sign out and go home it has kicked in and worked very well for me now it may not for others. All I can say is it was like a huge house was sitting on me was lifted right off of me. but like with other meds u have to becareful.
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Subject: Counterfeit Cashier's Checks
Date: April 25, 2012
Description: Broadway National Bank
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks of Broadway National Bank, San Antonio, Texas
To: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks and Federal Savings Associations; All State Banking Authorities; Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Conference of State Bank Supervisors; Deputy Comptrollers (districts); Assistant Deputy Comptrollers; District Counsels; and All Examining Personnel
The above-named bank has reported that counterfeit cashier's checks issued in the bank's name and using a correct routing number of 114021933 are being presented for payment nationwide in connection with various Internet scams, including but not limited to inheritance and mystery shopping.
The counterfeit items resemble the bank's authentic cashier's checks but may be identified by the following: Counterfeit items are blue in color with a basket weave pattern in the background and contain a darkened top border with a security statement that reads "FOR SECURITY PURPOSES, THE FACE OF THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS A COLORED BACKGROUND AND MICROPRINTING IN THE BORDER." The counterfeit check is missing the bank's telephone number of "210.283.6500" as well as the "Preparer" signature line along the left border. Items presented to date have been made payable for varying amounts from $2,950 to $655,000.
For additional information and guidance and to verify the authenticity of Broadway National Bank's cashier's checks, please contact Debi Rice, Vice President, ERM-Loss Prevention, by mail at P.O. Box 17001, San Antonio TX 78217; by telephone at (210) 283-5602; or by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com. Consumers who receive a counterfeit or fictitious item and associated material should file complaints with the following agencies, as appropriate:
Additional information concerning this matter that should be brought to the attention of the OCC may be forwarded to
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Waiting until a disaster is already waiting too long. The time to buy your potassium iodide (KI) is now, before it is too late. Shepherd Survival Supply always carries a large quantity of potassium iodide and is ready to respond quickly when the inevitable rush of orders come in after a nuclear emergency, as evidenced by the Japan crisis. Protecting your thyroid is critical in preventing debilitating long term effects and thyroid cancer when being exposed to unusual amounts of radiation. We carry both FDA-approved potassium iodide products: Thyrosafe and IOSAT.
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Recent Comments
|01/11/2011 - 6:36pm
|He has to hire Randy Shannon
Right? Dewayne walker might want out of new Mexico state too and it would be a pay raise. I bet rocky long stays at SDSU, plus do we want the 3-3-5?
|01/10/2011 - 5:14pm
|Re: Lsu
I don't think LSU gets in a bidding war this time - most lsu fans can't stand the guy as it is
|01/07/2011 - 5:24pm
|Patterson is a slam dunk hire
He would still run a spreadish offense and a 4-2-5 wouldn't require a huge change in personnel. The man is a proven winner and just won the rose bowl over a very tough Wisconsin team.
|01/07/2011 - 5:21pm
|Re: kiffin
Honestly he's surprised me in that he's not the douche he has been at UT and USC last time. He seems to have developed a small personality too. However, he's CLEARLY still learning on the job. That's just unacceptable at a place like SC. he's a great evaluator of talent but he's very hot/cold as a playcaller and really blew it this season at the end. There was no reason on gods green earth to lose the Nd game. Worst called game I've ever seen against an atrocious Irish team. Also blew it against UW. His dad has been a bitter disappointment as well. It was not fun getting to watch USC and UM field the two worst third and long defenses of all time
|01/07/2011 - 2:14pm
|posted from iPhone
Garrett not Farragut*
|01/07/2011 - 2:14pm
|To clarify
I was more talking about how horrible mike Garrett is. I'm sure DB is MUCH more competent and at least knows who Patterson is. The only two people Farragut contacted were mike Riley (his wife turned us down) then panicked with kiffin.
|01/07/2011 - 1:57pm
|As a USC alum
I know how annoying it is to have an AD who doesn't bother to call qualified coaches during a "search" (like oh say harbaugh, Patterson, or Peterson).


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Government investigations of companies typically end in settlements. These may be civil in nature, in which companies commonly agree to pay money and take remedial measures to deter and prevent the misconduct that the government alleges occurred. Settlements may also be criminal in nature—either agreements not to prosecute the company (deferred or non-prosecution agreements), or a guilty plea pursuant to an agreement negotiated with the prosecutor. Even when company leaders believe the government's contentions are wrong, the costs and risks of a fight with the government, particularly for a public company, usually lead to a resolution short of litigation, and certainly short of trial.
Traditionally, the role of a judge in reviewing an agreement to resolve civil or criminal charges has been very limited. Although the rules vary in the civil and criminal contexts, the essence is the same: Courts are obliged to consider the reasonableness and fairness of such an agreement in light of the public interest. In practice, courts have largely deferred to the views of the parties, particularly the government, and generally accepted the settlement without much difficulty.
This state of affairs is changing. In a growing number of cases, particularly those involving financial institutions, federal judges have started to scrutinize settlements much more closely than in the past, making a once very predictable and commonplace process a good deal more doubtful and complicated.
The trend began in the fall of 2009 in a highly publicized case before Judge Jed Rakoff of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. In August 2009, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced a $33 million settlement with Bank of America for alleged fraud in connection with its acquisition of Merrill Lynch. Judge Rakoff rejected the settlement in a lengthy and pointed opinion, calling the monetary fine "trivial" and coming at the "expense, not only of the shareholders, but also of the truth." At the time, Judge Rakoff's opinion came as a surprising criticism of the SEC and its settlement policies. Several months later, the judge grudgingly approved a revised settlement of $150 million, saying that, although the revised settlement was "better than nothing," it was "half-baked justice at best."
In 2011 Judge Rakoff rejected another SEC settlement—a proposed $285 million agreement with Citigroup to resolve allegations of misleading investors in transactions related to collateralized debt obligations. Like most SEC settlements, the resolution did not include an admission or denial of liability by Citigroup, despite the significant civil monetary penalty imposed. As with the Bank of America settlement, Judge Rakoff believed the proposed settlement was "neither fair, nor reasonable, nor adequate, nor in the public interest," especially because it did not include any acceptance of responsibility for company wrongdoing, refused to accept it and set a trial date. The decision is currently being challenged in the 2nd Circuit. In March 2012, a panel of judges on the appeals court granted a stay of the district court's order, pending the outcome of the appeal. In its decision, the appeals court was skeptical of Judge Rakoff's ruling, stating that "[a] settlement is by definition a compromise" and expressing doubt that it is "within a court's proper discretion to reject a settlement on the basis that liability has not been conclusively determined." A different panel of the 2nd Circuit heard oral arguments in February and has yet to issue a ruling.
Other federal judges have followed Judge Rakoff in scrutinizing settlements closely. In December 2012, Judge Richard Leon, a federal judge in Washington D.C., refused to accept a settlement between the SEC and IBM in which the company did not admit or deny fault relating to allegations that it bribed Chinese and South Korean government officials. Several months later, Judge Leon also rejected a settlement between the SEC and Tyco, based on similar allegations of bribery in Saudi Arabia.
In January, Judge John L. Kane, a federal judge in Colorado, rejected a settlement between the SEC and two individuals who allegedly operated a Ponzi scheme. In his decision, Judge Kane wrote that he "refuse[d] to approve penalties against a defendant who remains defiantly mute as to the veracity of the allegations against him."
In criminal cases, deferred prosecution agreements—in which the government files charges but defers prosecution while a company implements remedial measures in anticipation of the charges being dismissed—have been questioned. In December 2012, Judge John Gleeson, a federal judge in Brooklyn, following criticisms of other settlements with banks by judges and elected officials, refused to accept, at least at the outset, the Department of Justice's $1.92 billion settlement with HSBC to resolve allegations that the bank laundered money for Mexican drug gangs, rogue states and terrorist organizations. Judge Gleeson asked the parties to submit further filings as to why the agreement is appropriate and as of June, has not yet accepted the settlement.
The trend toward increased judicial scrutiny of settlements of government enforcement actions may have a significant impact, for several reasons, on companies seeking to resolve government investigations. First, standard conditions such as a "neither admit, nor deny" clause, which is commonplace in SEC settlements, may continue to come under scrutiny, both from federal judges and from legislators. This June, following criticism on Capitol Hill, SEC Chairwoman, Mary Jo White wrote in a letter to Senator Elizabeth Warren that the SEC will "actively review" its use of the provision. Shortly thereafter, Chairwoman White stated publicly that the SEC will begin to seek admissions of guilt in some civil settlements.
Second, a company can no longer take for granted that a deal with the government will pass muster with a judge. Going forward, a company will need to negotiate a settlement with an eye toward defending it and may, as a result, consider agreeing to certain terms that it would otherwise choose not to. Although, historically, settlements have been treated as contracts between the parties deserving of great deference, some judges, such as Judge Rakoff, have concluded, at least in government enforcement actions, that this sort of deference "effectively reduce[s] [the courts] to potted plants" and "undermine[s] the independence of the federal judiciary." In light of increased judicial activity in the realm of settlements, companies should be prepared to defend the merits and appropriateness of an agreement based on the underlying facts and circumstances.
Finally, companies that are "repeat violators" may face harsher scrutiny than others. The rejected settlements over foreign bribery violations in the case of IBM and Tyco both involved companies that had settled foreign bribery cases earlier—in 2000 and 2006, respectively—in which both agreed not to violate the foreign bribery law in the future. For a company with admitted violations, or even settled charges without admissions, securing judicial approval of another settlement involving new facts may be a hurdle it would not have faced in the past.


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Obama Has Time For Everyone And Everything Except Those That Count In Order To Avert The Sequester
Obama: "I don't know why it is in this town folks leave stuff to the last minute. There is no other profession, no other industry where people wait until the 11th hour to solve these big problems. And obviously, it creates a lot of uncertainty in our economy." (President Barack Obama, Interview With WJZ (CBS), 2/20/13)
FLASHBACK: Obama In October 2012: "First Of All, The Sequester Is Not Something That I Proposed. It's Something That Congress Has Proposed. It Will Not Happen." OBAMA: "Bob, I just need to comment on this. First of all, the sequester is not something that I proposed. It's something that Congress has proposed. It will not happen. The budget that we're talking about is not reducing our military spending, it's maintaining it." (President Barack Obama, Remarks By The President And Governor Romney In The Third Presidential Debate, Boca Raton, FL, 10/23/12)
"Obama's Greatest Adversary In The Latest Budget Battle Isn't The Republican Leadership In Congress — It's His Confidence In His Own Ability To Force A Win." "President Barack Obama's greatest adversary in the latest budget battle isn't the Republican leadership in Congress — it's his confidence in his own ability to force a win. He has been so certain of his campaign skills that he didn't open a line of communication with House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell until Thursday, a week before the spending ax hits. And when they did finally hear from Obama, the calls were perfunctory, with no request to step up negotiations or invitations to the White House. That's because Obama's all-in on an outside strategy, doing just about everything other than holding serious talks with Republicans." (Carrie Budoff Brown and Jake Sherman, "Is President Obama Overplaying Sequestration Hand?," Politico, 2/22/13)
- In Recent Weeks, Obama Has "Talked In Tough Terms That Signal Little Interest In Compromise — Or Suggestion Of Backing Down." "Throughout, he's talked in tough terms that signal little interest in compromise — or suggestion of backing down. He's navigating a thin line. Obama is convinced he's got the upper hand on Republicans. Yet he can go only so long before he risks being perceived as a main actor in Washington's dysfunction, threatening a core element of his political brand — and the fragile economic recovery he's struggled to maintain. The calls placed Thursday to Boehner and McConnell were prompted, in part, by a White House desire to inoculate Obama from that exact criticism." (Carrie Budoff Brown and Jake Sherman, "Is President Obama Overplaying Sequestration Hand?," Politico, 2/22/13)
- "Obama's Been Virtually Absent From The Legislative Process — More So Than During Previous Budget Showdowns." "But Obama's been virtually absent from the legislative process — more so than during previous budget showdowns. And if the president wants his public offensive to work, he needs to keep attention focused on Republicans and why they refuse to consider new revenue as part of a deal to avert the $1.2 trillion sequester." (Carrie Budoff Brown and Jake Sherman, "Is President Obama Overplaying Sequestration Hand?," Politico, 2/22/13)
- "There Has Been No Discernible Effort By The White House To Work On A Bill That Might Pass." Instead, Obama is putting his energy toward campaigning against the GOP's cuts-only approach, concluding that he can win either way." (Carrie Budoff Brown and Jake Sherman, "Is President Obama Overplaying Sequestration Hand?," Politico, 2/22/13)
- "Even Democrats No Longer Expect Obama To Be The Lead Negotiator On A Deal." (Carrie Budoff Brown and Jake Sherman, "Is President Obama Overplaying Sequestration Hand?," Politico, 2/22/13)
Obama Took The Time To Tour The Nation To Sell His State Of The Union Proposals
After Obama's State Of The Union Address – Nearly Two Weeks Away From The Sequester – Obama Went On Tour To Campaign For The Priorities He Outlined In His Speech. "Hours after delivering his first State of the Union address of his second term, Obama issued a new challenge to a nation still picking itself up from an economic slump: 'If you work full time, you shouldn't be in poverty.' 'There's no magic bullet here, it's just some common-sense stuff. People still have to work hard,' Obama said at an auto parts plant in Asheville. He argued that just a few changes – like increasing the minimum wage, investing in research and incentivizing companies to do business in the U.S. – could go a long way toward a resurgence in American manufacturing." (Josh Lederman, "Obama Pitches Manufacturing Plan On Plant Tour," The Associated Press, 2/22/13)
- From North Carolina, Obama Went To Georgia To Promote His Preschool Proposal. "President Barack Obama turned his State of the Union roadshow to the topic of education on Thursday with a trip to Georgia, where he touted proposals to provide preschool access to all four-year-olds across America." (Jeff Mason, "Obama Touts Preschool Initiatives In State Of The Union Tour," Reuters, 2/14/13)
- After Georgia, Obama Traveled To Chicago To Promote, Once Again, The Proposals He Outlined In His State Of The Union Speech . "President Barack Obama was wrapping up his post-State of the Union tour by talking about how government can build 'ladders of opportunity' into the middle class. During remarks Friday at Hyde Park Academy in Chicago, his hometown, Obama was to discuss proposals to raise the federal minimum wage and pair businesses with recession-battered communities to help them rebuild and provide job training. He also was to talk about creating jobs for young people from poor families, and encouraging fatherhood and low-income couples to marry." ("Obama: Government Needs To Build 'Ladders Of Opportunity,'" The Associated Press, 2/15/13)
- Obama Did Not Mention The Sequester Once In Any Of The Three Public Events He Held For His Post-State Of The Union Tour. (President Barack Obama, Remarks By The President On Manufacturing, Asheville, NC, 2/13/13; President Barack Obama, Remarks By The President On Early Childhood Education, Decatur, GA, 2/14/13; President Barack Obama, Remarks By The President On Strengthening The Economy For The Middle Class, Chicago, IL, 2/15/13)
Obama Took The Time To Golf With Tiger Woods
After His State Of The Union Tour, Obama Went On Vacation In Florida To Play Golf With Tiger Woods – Two Weeks Before The Sequester. "President Barack Obama's three-day Florida golf getaway featuring a round with Tiger Woods opened him to criticism of tone-deafness for playing when he's at a budget impasse with Congress that threatens automatic spending cuts in less than two weeks." (Margaret Talev, "Obama Golf With Woods In Florida Risks Muddling Message," Bloomberg, 2/19/13)
- Meanwhile, Vice President Biden Was Skiing In Aspen. "If you're among the lucky few who gets President's Day off and are planning to go to the Aspen or Snowmass area this weekend, keep your eyes peeled for the Veep. Vice President Joe Biden heads to Snowmass today with his family for a ski trip through Monday, his office reported." (Allison Sherry, "Vice President Joe Biden Heads To Snowmass To Go Skiing Today," Denver Post's The Spot, 2/15/13)
Obama Took The Time To Give A Campaign-Style Speech At The White House And Follow It Up With Interviews To Local TV Stations And Radio
When Obama Returned From His Golf Vacation, He Gave A "Campaign-Style" Speech On The Sequester, Surrounded By First Responders. "Obama on Tuesday surrounded himself with firefighters and other first responders at the White House, where he said Republicans would be at fault if the spending reductions take effect and cost the jobs of emergency personnel. The campaign-style event marked the beginning of what aides described as an intensifying push to pressure Congress to postpone the cuts — or to blame Republicans in Congress if it doesn't." (Zachary A. Goldfarb, "Sequester Just Over A Week Away. But Blame Game Has Already Begun," The Washington Post, 2/19/13)
- The Washington Examiner's Brian Hughes: "After Obama's sequester event, one of the first responders on stage told me that he 'felt like a potted plant.'" (Brian Hughes, Twitter Feed, 2/19/13)
After The White House Speech, Obama Took His Sequester Argument To Local Television Stations And Radio, Including Al Sharpton. "Two days after a White House speech, one day after interviews with eight local television stations, President Obama takes his sequester argument to the radio on Thursday.The president tapes radio interviews Thursday afternoon with Al Sharpton, Joe Madison and Yolanda Adams, all of whom host shows with predominately African-American audiences." (David Jackson, "Obama Takes Sequester Argument To Radio," USA Today, 2/21/13)
Yesterday, Obama Had An Off-The-Record Meeting With Reporters. "President Barack Obama held an off-the-record meeting with top White House reporters on Thursday afternoon, POLITICO has learned. The meeting, with reporters from major print and television outlets, comes days after the White House Correspondents Association complained publicly about their lack of access to the president during a golf outing in Palm Beach, Fla., and one day after Obama met with local television reporters." (Dylan Byers, "President Obama Holds Off-Record Meeting With Top White House Reporters," Politico, 2/21/13)
Obama's Agenda Next Week? Take The Time For Another Campaign-Style Event In Virginia
Obama Plans To Travel To A Virginia Shipyard On Tuesday To Make His Case On Sequestration In Another Campaign-Style Event. "President Barack Obama is expected to visit Newport News Shipbuilding on Tuesday, sources told the Daily Press. The event comes as the company, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is trying to adjust to Navy cutbacks that sparked a delay in a contract to refuel and modernize the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln." (Michael Welles Shapiro and Joe Lawlor, "Obama To Visit Shipyard Tuesday," Daily Press, 2/20/13)


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This special website for KEYENCE biological microscopes shows summaries of biological/fluorescence microscopes used in the life science field. The contents include application examples in laboratories that have already installed BZ-X Series microscopes, in addition to many images and videos of various specimens captured using BZ-X Series microscopes. On this website, you can also check the principle of microscope operation and other useful information. The BZ-X is an all-in-one fluorescence microscope with structured illumination to capture clear images with no fluorescence blurring and without using a laser. Please visit the Product Overview page first.