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The Walking Dead
- Release date:31 October 2010 (USA)
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- Summary:The world we knew is gone. An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally start living. Based on a comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman, this AMC project focuses on the world after a zombie apocalypse. The series follows a police officer, Rick Grimes, who wakes up from a coma to find the world ravaged with zombies. Looking for his family, he and a group of survivors attempt to battle against the zombies in order to stay alive. The Walking Dead is an epic, edge-of-your-seat drama where personal struggles are magnified against a backdrop of moment-to-moment survival. A survivalist story at its core, the series explores how the living are changed by the overwhelming realization that those who survive can be far more dangerous than the mindless walkers roaming the earth. They themselves have become the walking dead. [+]more
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Episode Guide For The Walking Dead add new episode
- Episode 0 Behind The Dead 10/19/2017
- Episode 1 Mercy 10/22/2017
- Episode 2 The Damned 10/29/2017
- Episode 3 Monsters 11/5/2017
- Episode 4 Some Guy 11/12/2017
- Episode 5 The Big Scary U 11/19/2017
- Episode 6 The King, the Widow, and Rick 11/26/2017
- Episode 7 Time for After 12/3/2017
- Episode 8 How It's Gotta Be 12/10/2017
- Episode 9 Honor 2/25/2018
- Episode 10 The Lost and the Plunderers 3/4/2018
- Episode 11 Dead or Alive Or 3/11/2018
- Episode 12 The Key 3/18/2018
- Episode 13 Do Not Send Us Astray 3/25/2018
- Episode 14 Season 8, Episode 14 4/1/2018
- Episode 15 Season 8, Episode 15 4/8/2018
- Episode 16 Season 8, Episode 16 4/15/2018
- Episode 0 The Walking Dead The Journey So Far 10/16/2016
- Episode 1 The Day Will Come When You Won't Be 10/23/2016
- Episode 2 The Well 10/30/2016
- Episode 3 The Cell 11/6/2016
- Episode 4 Service 11/13/2016
- Episode 5 Go Getters 11/20/2016
- Episode 6 Swear 11/27/2016
- Episode 7 Sing Me a Song 12/4/2016
- Episode 8 Hearts Still Beating 12/11/2016
- Episode 9 Rock in the Road 2/12/2017
- Episode 10 New Best Friends 2/19/2017
- Episode 11 Hostiles and Calamities 2/26/2017
- Episode 12 Say Yes 3/5/2017
- Episode 13 Bury Me Here 3/12/2017
- Episode 14 The Other Side 3/19/2017
- Episode 15 Something They Need 3/26/2017
- Episode 16 The First Day of the Rest of Your Life 4/2/2017
- Episode 1 First Time Again 10/11/2015
- Episode 2 JSS 10/18/2015
- Episode 3 Thank You 10/25/2015
- Episode 4 Here's Not Here 11/1/2015
- Episode 5 Now 11/8/2015
- Episode 6 Always Accountable 11/15/2015
- Episode 7 Heads Up 11/22/2015
- Episode 8 Start to Finish 11/29/2015
- Episode 9 No Way Out 2/14/2016
- Episode 10 The Next World 2/21/2016
- Episode 11 Knots Untie 2/28/2016
- Episode 12 Not Tomorrow Yet 3/6/2016
- Episode 13 The Same Boat 3/13/2016
- Episode 14 Twice as Far 3/20/2016
- Episode 15 East 3/27/2016
- Episode 16 Last Day on Earth 4/3/2016
- Episode 0 Inside The Walking Dead 7/8/2014
- Episode 1 No Sanctuary 10/12/2014
- Episode 2 Strangers 10/19/2014
- Episode 3 Four Walls and a Roof 10/26/2014
- Episode 4 Slabtown 11/2/2014
- Episode 5 Self Help 11/9/2014
- Episode 6 Consumed 11/16/2014
- Episode 7 Crossed 11/23/2014
- Episode 8 Coda 11/30/2014
- Episode 9 What Happened and What's Going On 2/8/2015
- Episode 10 Them 2/15/2015
- Episode 11 The Distance 2/22/2015
- Episode 12 Remember 3/1/2015
- Episode 13 Forget 3/8/2015
- Episode 14 Spend 3/15/2015
- Episode 15 Try 3/22/2015
- Episode 16 Conquer 3/29/2015
- Episode 1 30 Days Without an Accident 10/13/2013
- Episode 2 Infected 10/20/2013
- Episode 3 Isolation 10/27/2013
- Episode 4 Indifference 11/3/2013
- Episode 5 Internment 11/10/2013
- Episode 6 Live Bait 11/17/2013
- Episode 7 Dead Weight 11/24/2013
- Episode 8 Too Far Gone 12/1/2013
- Episode 9 After 2/9/2014
- Episode 10 Inmates 2/16/2014
- Episode 11 Claimed 2/23/2014
- Episode 12 Still 3/2/2014
- Episode 13 Alone 3/9/2014
- Episode 14 The Grove 3/16/2014
- Episode 15 Us 3/23/2014
- Episode 16 A 3/30/2014
- Episode 0 Sneak Peek
- Episode 1 Seed 10/14/2012
- Episode 2 Sick 10/21/2012
- Episode 3 Walk with Me 10/28/2012
- Episode 4 Killer Within 11/4/2012
- Episode 5 Say the Word 11/11/2012
- Episode 6 Hounded 11/18/2012
- Episode 7 When the Dead Come Knocking 11/25/2012
- Episode 8 Made to Suffer 12/2/2012
- Episode 9 The Suicide King 2/10/2013
- Episode 10 Home 2/17/2013
- Episode 11 I Ain't A Judas 2/24/2013
- Episode 12 Clear 3/3/2013
- Episode 13 Arrow on the Doorpost 3/10/2013
- Episode 14 Prey 3/17/2013
- Episode 15 This Sorrowful Life 3/24/2013
- Episode 16 Welcome to the Tombs 3/31/2013
- Episode 0 The Walking Dead Preview
- Episode 1 What Lies Ahead 10/16/2011
- Episode 2 Bloodletting 10/23/2011
- Episode 3 Save the Last One 10/30/2011
- Episode 4 Cherokee Rose 11/6/2011
- Episode 5 Chupacabra 11/13/2011
- Episode 6 Secrets 11/20/2011
- Episode 7 Pretty Much Dead Already 11/27/2011
- Episode 8 Nebraska 2/12/2012
- Episode 9 Triggerfinger 2/19/2012
- Episode 10 18 Miles Out 2/26/2012
- Episode 11 Judge, Jury, Executioner 3/4/2012
- Episode 12 Better Angels 3/11/2012
- Episode 13 Beside the Dying Fire 3/18/2012
Latest News for The Walking Dead
- Jenna Elfman Joins Fear Twd Season 4 The extreme makeover of Fear the Walking Dead continues: AMC announced on Wednesday that Jenna Elfman has been added to the cast as a series regular for Season 4.
RelatedGarret Dillahunt Joins Fear Twd as Series Regular in Season 4
Only a day earlier, TVLine reported that Garret Dill... tvline.com
- So "The Walking Dead" Has an Official Cookbook Now Right off the bat I'm not sure how many people besides the hardcore fans would really try the techniques and recipes in this book unless they were really sure it wouldn't be that bad. Honestly it most likely isn't since the characters on the show have had to go through a ... tvovermind.com
- The Walking Dead Star Says Fans Should Expect To Cry In Season 8 Another season of The Walking Dead, another major death being teased.
One of the hit zombie drama's favourite things to do to give itself – and its audience – a shot in the arm is to wipe out one of the main characters now and then. Last season, it was Glenn and Abraham... wegotthiscovered.com
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I stopped watching a few episodes after Glen was killed and not because I think the show isn't good but because is was so damn depressing lol them smashing Glenns face in and then Daryls being taken welp that was too much for my little heart.9 months ago
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I wont lie, this show for the last 2 seasons has been a little telegraphed but who are you? to say that grimes saga sucks and also suggest that the other show Fear of the walking dead is better? Are you honestly trolling cause its not even the same "saga" Fear of the walking dead is before SHTF and the zombies were just becoming a serious world catastrophe, and since you obviously cant tell the difference i'll lay it all out for you, The walking dead is the catastrophe after ALOT of it has already taken effect. Anyways like the god of muse said i dont know why youre hatin' just dont watch it anymore if you don't like it. Like your comment is so generalized it sounds like you just hate Rick in general and hes been around since the beginning bud.11 months ago
hopefully they spice things up in season eight i loved the show at first because it as about the end of world and learning to survive it the new world... now though.. season 7 was more about political banter between survivor communities than actually about zombies.. its become more about surviving the survivers than the zombies so what is the show about anymore... ive continued to watch just to see if it gets better but it hasnt.. and lets face it im probably not the only one who finds neegan just plane annoying ....11 months ago
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they should just cancel this show because it's became so boring,i think the writers might be smoking crack1 years ago
Let's be honest... this show died years ago. You can fanboy FAP your heart out about them bringing in more of the comic book storyline, but, this show should have been canceled around the time Eugene's character came about... So much more could have been done with this show. "Fear the walking dead," the spin-off, is leaps and bounds better while being both boring and shitty! Clearly establishing the fact that any spin-off in the same timeline and storyline is better than the saga of Rick, eats dicks for breakfast, Grimes.1 years ago
I never thought I'd be this addicted to a tv show about zombies. A complete masterpiece. I'll go into severe depression when they end this show1 years ago
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AMC has confirmed they will be renewing the show for season eight.1 years ago
i would like to recommend another tv show "Versailles" very Nice1 years ago
the gay storyline and chemistry between the characters is very god
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it has been a while since i made a comment on here but i just have too this time .1 years ago
two die .( comic ) the bat swings so many times .( show) bat swings more than what comic does . THAT MY OPINION . but shall see can not wait for the return of this great show .
Can anyone link The Walking Dead Journey So Far episode please would really appreciate it. :D1 years ago
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I absolutely hate zombie shows, but I like this one. The stories are intriguing, and the personal relationships compelling.2 years ago
I wish they had made the same post apocalyptic show without zombies. The zombies add nothing to the show. It is the relationships, and struggle to survive that makes the show worth watching.
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@finnmaura .............. Awesome news dude.2 years ago
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I think this season (6) i awesome. things seem relevant and there is a lot of stuff going on. I think this is one of the best seasons.2 years ago
Btw Do anyone know where i can download the comics? From the beginning -> to now! It would be a really great.
Pls PM me :)
@bytebull I don't think this show is done. Not at all. This season is awesome, and more exciting than several of the last ones. I've been on the edge of my seat. I don't understand why you watch this show if you think it's crap and want it to end.2 years ago
AMC announced today that it has renewed 'The Walking Dead' for a seventh season. In addition, AMC also announced it has renewed 'Talking Dead' with Chris Hardwick for an additional season.2 years ago
give us a last season like Falling Skies... but please have a better ending...2 years ago
L.O.S.T. ending noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
please let Carl die to a great zombie death before the show ends.... please ... please...2 years ago
this show is done now... it needs zombies overrunning the world ... seeing these guys fight for a safe spot to stay got old seasons ago..... same old crap.2 years ago
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Definitely better then the last episode. Last was a 10min flashback dragged out.2 years ago
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lets face it TWD isn't the same as it once was... don't get me wrong guys i still watch it and all but, i recall a episode once where all they did was walk down a highway for 40 mins until it started to rain.... then made sappy speaches smh......sooo Exciting right3 years ago
out of 10 episode i think atleast 5 will be slow/boring episodes which is just character development
I know this show is wildly popular but I just can't do it.3 years ago
The first season was cryptic, seductive and languid. The horror was real and, unbelievably enough for a show revolving around life (or death) with zombies, not reliant or gore but plot and impression over premise and flash. After that, it all seemed to go pear-shaped with obvious sell-outs and the cash-cow mentality. It got its own talk show, The Talking Dead, to perpetuate the marketing, often used to convince viewers that characters and plots were solid when they really weren't.
Many of you love it but The Walking Dead is a series of rehashed plot devices, unfleshed characters (pardon that pun) and wasted opportunities to me. And maybe that's my problem with the show: It could have been landmark television by making the tough, controversial choices (like Michonne's real plot line) instead of copping out for safer options, but it's a marketing pyramid of flash over substance.
Hard core fans forgive me, I need to get way more substance than this to trade an hour of my life each week. Cheers. :)
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@inedrage Judith also dies in the comic books yet she is alive in the show. Thanks i'm not as worried now lol.3 years ago
@2pointnine I think Glenn is too populair a character to kill off, so I'm not worried. Seems they pick and choose what they want from the comics. They killed Andrea, and isn't she supposed to still be alive? I certanly hope he lives. Glenn is the sweetest :-)3 years ago
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If the writers are going to stick to the comics following the alexandria story, that means that glenn isn't going to be around for much longer especially if they introduce Negan. I dont think i'm ready to see glenn killed off just yet :(
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I have just created a page for Fear the Walking Dead on TVMuse where I have posted the first teaser trailer for the show. Have a look sometime when you have the opportunity, but for now please refrain from submitting any new material or edits. All available show information has already been added but, as the approval process has yet to be fully completed, is not yet appearing on the page. At this time a deluge of submitted material will only complicated the process. Once the page has been updated to include my original edits, feel free to make any changes appropriate. I just did a very rough edit to get something down and, not being a huge fan of the franchise, do not plan on continuing beyond this point.
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The upcoming spin-off of The Walking Dead has officially been named Fear the Walking Dead.3 years ago
I dont see how people like this show. Its like the series Supernatural to me. It should of been canceled at least 3 seasons ago and its still bleeding out. How does it still pull in these huge numbers every week? PUT IT OUT OF ITS MISERY!3 years ago
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Chicago is divided into five factions - Abnegation, Amity, Candor, Dauntless and Erudite - which exemplify positive aspects of the human personality: selflessness, cordiality, honesty, intelligence and courage. On one day each year, 16-year-olds undergo an aptitude test.
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Midrealm Champions Accept Challenge Against Breast Cancer
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Sgt. Rutgur of the Middle Kingdom, along with the other baronial champions, has accepted a challenge by His Majesty Brannos to raise money for breast cancer research.
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TITLE: From Saul to Paul
By Tom Brennan
From Saul to Paul, the second half is the best when it's invested in the Gospel.
Saul of Tarsus had an impressive resume. Young and vigorous, a firm defender of The Law, committed to eradicating the blasphemous cult that called itself "The Way".If there ever were a candidate for Pharisee of the Year, it was Saul. His family trade was that of tent makers, tents were essential to life in his culture. Only the best craftsmanship went into the goats hair palaces that Saul's family made. Saul later declared his pedigree in his letters to his former enemies. "A Hebrew of Hebrews....."
What must have gone through Saul's mind when after being knocked off his horse (having been knocked off a horse several times myself, I can attest to the shock of being in the saddle one second and on the hard ground the next). The answer to his question of "Who are you Lord?" was one that he could never have imagined. The Jesus Who was at the center of the cult was now speaking to him. Was he about to be punished by this dead/resurrected Galilean ? Did He really rise,? Was He really the Messiah ? Was He God ? The fear must have been overwhelming. From riding to prosecute the cult of The Way, now Saul was to be at their mercy. He would be torn from his former associates and allies the Pharisees and Temple authorities and thrown into the midst of a group that feared, mistrusted and avoided him. He was a man without a country, a traitor to one group and a captive enemy to the other. His world was changed forever, then familiar was gone, his assets and all he was no longer mattered. It was the turning point of his life and then beginning of its greatest moments. He was dying to self and becoming a renewed man.
Saul spent several days, blind and helpless in the hands of his enemies. He was treated with kindness, fed and cleaned. Soon his affliction was healed as a visitor convinced Saul's hosts of the genuineness of his conversion. From that point on Saul's life took on a renewed meaning. The next couple of years began his ministry, he was still distrusted by many of The Way, but his energy and passion for the risen Messiah soon won them over and aroused the rage of his former Pharisee compatriots. Death threats and a beating or two made his life a daily struggle to stay alive. He went to Tarsus when it became too dangerous for him to stay where the Pharisees could get to him and spent ten years there. Imagine ten years spent away from your world, the familiar ideas, contacts, rituals and daily habits. His whole life and identity had been swept away in a flash. And yet, this was the beginning of what had true value. In the years to come he would be beaten often, shipwrecked and nearly drowned, have close associates disappoint him, have a serious confrontation with chief of the Apostles, Peter, over a critical issue in ministering to the world. He would journey tirelessly throughout an area where the church would grow furiously and see constant conflicts and internal stress that tried his patience, and all this on a man approaching his 50's. He would learn the meaning of grace, abandoning his own goals, purposes and resources, to depend totally on the Messiah Who struck him down and took him away from his own course of life and success.
Finally,in prison, deserted by close friends (much like the Messiah had been in the garden), he faced execution by the Roman's divine Emperor. In his late 60's now, strained by constant stress of imprisonment, most likely hungry and tired, the final test of faith awaited. He had run the race, kept the faith. To the Roman onlooker, he must have seemed a pathetic failure: in a threadbare robe, half starved, an old man with no friends to plead his case for mercy, deluded into believing in an executed Jew Who claimed to be God, when there were so many, including the Caesar who had condemned him.
Conventional wisdom said failure, fool, off with his head and done with him. And yet, those who watched were a dying generation of unbelievers, The Way took hold as the witness of Paul, Peter and the other men and women who followed and surrendered their lives and lifestyles to be transformed into new men and women.
Today many "baby boomers" have watched their savings, pensions, lifestyles and plans become meaningless as the world has changed almost overnight into a nightmare of economic trauma and uncertainty. Leaders have betrayed the trust placed in them, people in high places have placed personal profit above honesty and integrity and succeeded in a worldly sense with riches and being protected by powerful officials. The media lies and manipulates, radio entertainers rant, rave and spew violent hatred over the airwaves and internet, claiming free speech (when they are merely highly paid entertainers). Perhaps, like Paul, we have to be knocked off our horses to see where the truth is, what is really important, and especially where we have to put our first allegiance. Only a full submission and surrender of ourselves can allow us to truly be the men and women we are meant to be. Our resumes, portfolios, gold bars and silver bullion, our BMW's and SUV's and our rank and position within society are "vanity".It's time to turn off the rant radio, the soundbite sellers, and log off the web and get on our knees. The prodigals are still welcome by a Father Who runs to embrace us, if only we will just get our priority set. "Seek first the Kingdom of Heaven". Don't worry we'll get through it all. Just keep your eyes on the prize.
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According to multiple reports, the Drug Enforcement Administration and Major League Baseball are investigating south Florida clinics for possible links to performance-enhancing drugs and its players. Both The New York Daily News and ESPN named Anthony Bosch as a central figure in the investigation. Bosch reportedlyhas worked with closely with many Latin ballplayers in south Florida, most notably Alex Rodriguez. A source familiar with the Miami-area anti-aging centers told The Daily News that Bosch has advised Rodriguez on nutrition, dietarysupplementsand training and that the two consulted with at least one other expert about blood-test results. According to the ESPN report, MLB security officials have been investigating the clinics believed to be linked to the sale of human growth hormone (HGH)and testosterone to players since last summer. Bosch's father, physician Pedro Publio Bosch, is also named in the reports MLB officials have turned over to federal investigators. The Bosches had previously come under scrutiny from MLB and the DEA in 2009 for their links to Manny Ramirez, who had been suspended 50 games that season for using a banned substance. But the investigation isn't centered on the Bosches alone. From The Daily News: According to sources familiar with the Miami investigation, MLB is concerned about a widespread ring of suppliers of synthetic testosterone, human growth hormone and other drugs to players who have sought to circumvent MLBs collective drug-testing program through difficult-to-detect performance-enhancing drugs that players administer through patches or creams or gels on their palms or elbows or under their arms. MLB officials declined comment on the reports.
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Kevin Koe falls to Thomas Ulsrud at world curling championship
Norway moves into sole possession of 1st place
Norway's Thomas Ulsrud scored three points in the ninth end for a 9-5 win over Canada's Kevin Koe in a battle of first-place teams at the world men's curling championship on Tuesday.
Ulsrud hit a double takeout with his final stone to improve to 6-1 after 11 draws of play at Beijing's Capital Indoor Stadium. Koe, who beat the United States 7-4 earlier in the day, fell into a three-way tie for second place at 5-2.
"I would have liked to be a little better, but the way we were playing earlier in the week, that's not a bad spot because we were struggling," Koe said. "We have some tough games coming up, but if we can keep throwing it well, I think we'll get better results.
"Some of the missed shots weren't the result of the throws — it was more the line calling. We just have to pick that up a little better."
Ulsrud was coming off a 7-6 loss to Germany in an extra end.
Koe and his Calgary-based team of lead Nolan Thiessen, second Carter Rycroft and third Pat Simmons were tied with Japan's Yusuke Morozumi and Switzerland's Peter de Cruz.
Canada was scheduled to play Switzerland and Sweden on Wednesday before closing out round-robin play Thursday with games against Scotland and Germany.
"We have to do our job obviously," said Simmons. "We have four tough games and we're going to have to play well. Obviously the goal is still to be in the 1-2 [Page Playoff] game. We'll see what happens, but we have a lot of work to do before we can think about that."
Ulsrud drew for three in the second end and stole a single in the third when Koe's last-rock tap barely rubbed a guard after the sweepers had been briefly called off.
"For sure, that was big," said Koe. "Threw it good, but we missed a few line calls today which was disappointing. We're throwing it good and the ice is really good. It sucks to lose any time, but I like the way we're coming around and if the ice keeps getting better I think we'll be fine."
Canada drew to within a point but never pulled even. Its best opportunity was in the seventh end but Koe's draw attempt behind a centre guard caught some debris, leaving Ulsrud an easier shot for a single.
"We were a bit lucky there early in the game," Ulsrud said of his third-end steal. "That was the game for Norway right there, we took a 4-1 lead. They are a strong team and fought their way back and it was tight all the way until the ninth end there."
Germany and Sweden were tied for fifth place at 4-3.
The Czech Republic and host China were next at 3-4, followed by Denmark, Scotland and the U.S., at 2-5. Russia was alone in last place at 1-6.
The playoffs begin Friday and the medal games are scheduled for Sunday.
Koe won gold in 2010 at his only previous appearance at this event. Canada has won gold in three of the last four years.
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Did you paint your nails a funky color today?
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Did you paint your nails a funky color today?
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Did you buy something today (aside from gas)?
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Did you spend some time outside enjoying the summer weather today?
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Did you know that I am retired and now work part time as a pet sitter?
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Did you know that it is very rare anymore for me to feel like "the baby" of the group?
Most of the time yes, it's lots of fun.
Treasure the time your are the "baby". All too soon, that won't be the case.
Did you know that starting next week NASA is going to be doing air quality experiments here and a plane will be flying at only 1000 feet over the highways?
Did you know I went to San Diego for business and stayed at a hotel that was in the flight path for the naval base there - holy moly those planes are a whole new level of loud?!!
Wow! I'm sure they were!!
Did you make coffee this morning?
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Our family's best vacation Apr 06, 2010
Two years ago, we vacationed in Luray at wonderful Amish farmhouse for spring break. Our family loved the trip and enjoyed having the privacy of 70 acres. This year, we wanted to try something similar, but with the ability to ride ATVs and dirt bikes. We found the perfect place -- Pyne Mountain Farm in Salt Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
The beautiful and rustic log home built in the early 1800's is located on approximately 500 acres with an elevation of 2100 feet. Miles and miles of old logging trails through all types of terrain are available for hiking, ATVs, motorcycles or off-road vehicles.
Our four children especially loved the 500 foot "zipline" that provided a thrilling, but safe trip from the log home to the barn.
All the wood we could use was provided for the furnace, fireplaces and the nightly fire pit where the kids enjoyed sitting around the campfire and making smores.
Five bedrooms and three bathrooms provided plenty of space for our family while two dogs, multiple cats, chickens, ducks and four horses provided lots of entertainment.
Wireless internet was available, but everyone enjoyed the other amenities so much, we seldom used it.
The hosts, David and Theresa, were exceptionally friendly and thoughtful. The nearby town of Union, WV is very quaint and has several well restored log homes from the 1800's for those looking to explore some of the history of Monroe County.
Our kids told us this was our best vacation ever and we agree.
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My friends and I had a time of our live's!!! Feb 22, 2009
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- J.D., Duke University, 2011, Editor-in-Chief, Duke Law and Technology Review, Dean's Award in Post-Crash Banking Regulation
- B.S., University of Florida, 2008
- Law clerk to Honorable Lawrence J. Block, U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- Judicial intern to Honorable Graham C. Mullen, U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
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Matthew Turetzky is an associate in the Government Contracts, Investigations and International Trade Practice Group in the firm's San Francisco and Washington, D.C. offices.
Areas of Practice
Matthew's practice focuses on False Claims Act litigation in federal district and appellate courts, government contractor-specific litigation and counseling, and bid protests before the Government Accountability Office and Court of Federal Claims. Matthew also assists with other government contracts and complex civil litigation matters.
Representative Litigation Matters
Defended a small business DoD contractor in a qui tam lawsuit brought under the federal False Claims Act. After the relator issued a baseless nuisance value settlement demand, Matthew drafted and filed a Motion to Dismiss, which, among other things, warned the Relator, a disbarred attorney, that sanctions and attorneys' fees would be sought if the litigation persisted. After being served with the Motion to Dismiss, the relator relented, voluntarily dismissing the action, saving the client significant litigation expense. U.S. ex rel. Joseph v. LAG Sports & Leather Wear, LLC, No. 1:17-CV-421-LMB-TCB (E.D. Va. July 28, 2017).
- Assisted in the successful defense of a medical transportation services provider in a qui tam lawsuit brought under the federal and various state False Claims Acts. The district court dismissed the matter as to all counts on the provider's motion to dismiss, thereby avoiding unnecessary discovery and protracted litigation. United States ex rel. Ralston v. Lifestar Response of Ala., Inc., No. 2:15-CV-773 (S.D. Ala. Oct. 6, 2016).
- Assisted in the successful defense of the Air Force's summary judgment motion in a contract dispute over data rights to an aerospace company's proprietary aircraft maintenance manuals. After successfully assisting the defeat of the Air Force's summary judgment motion, Matthew helped the company obtain a favorable settlement. Appeal of Alenia North America, Inc., ASBCA 57935 (2014).
- Assisted in the defense of a major defense contractor from a False Claims Act qui tam lawsuit. Matthew helped the company obtain a complete victory on summary judgment. United States ex rel. Michaud v. Northrop Grumman Sys. Corp., No. 1:11-CV-606-TSE-TRJ (E.D. Va. 2014).
- Assisted in the defense of a large pharmaceutical company from a False Claims Act qui tam lawsuit. Matthew helped the company obtain a dismissal under the False Claims Act's "first-to-file" bar. In re Pharm. Industry Ave. Wholesale Price Litig., MDL No. 1456, Civil Action No. 01-12257-PBS, Subdocket Nos. 08-11200-PBS, 10-11186-PBS, 2013 WL 2420912 (D. Mass. May 31, 2013), aff'd sub nom., United States ex rel. Ven-a-Care of the Fla. Keys v. Baxter Healthcare Corp., Nos. 13-1732, 13-2083, 2014 WL 6737102, at *3 (1st Cir. Dec. 1, 2014).
Representative Bid Protest Experience
- Assisted a client's successful defense of a contract award for the provision of various services to the Department of Health and Human Services' National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease biosample and genetics repositories. GAO denied the protest, which challenged the agency's technical evaluation and raised organizational conflict of interest (OCI) issues. Fisher BioServices, Inc., B-413982.4, B-413982.6, Nov. 29, 2017.
- Assisted a client's successful protest of a $58 million Defense Health Agency contract award. GAO sustained that protest, finding that the Agency's "evaluation and award decision were inconsistent with the terms of the solicitation and lacked a reasonable basis." Deloitte Consulting LLP, B-411884, Nov. 16, 2015, 2015 WL 9701026.
- After assisting a client obtain corrective action in an earlier protest of a significant procurement, Matthew assisted in successfully defending the corrective action in a subsequent protest. MSC Industrial Direct Company, Inc., B-411533.2, B-411533.4, Oct. 9, 2015, 2015 CPD ¶ 316.
- Assisted in the successful prosecution of one of the largest bid protests of 2013. GAO sustained that protest, finding that NASA, the procuring agency, had failed to consider the effect of the awardee's corporate reorganization on the awardee's ability to perform at the particular price it proposed. In addition to sustaining the protest, GAO issued a rare "directed award," in which it essentially instructed the agency to award the contract—worth approximately $1 billion—to the protester. Wyle Labs., Inc., B-408112.2, Dec. 27, 2013, 2014 CPD ¶ 16.
- Assisted an awardee in successfully defending the protest of a $15 million GSA real estate lease. Potomac Creek Assocs., LLC, B-406243.2, Nov. 26, 2013, 2013 CPD ¶ 280.
- Obtained corrective action in numerous protests for multiple defense contractors in which the government had unduly restricted competition by soliciting either a brand-name-or-equal or "wired specifications" requirement.
Representative Government Contracts Counseling and Investigation Matters
- Advised a client on the export of various ITAR-controlled Defense Articles to search-and-rescue outposts in Northern Europe.
- Co-author, "Feature Comment: Making Fuzzy Math Less Fuzzy—a Practical Guide for Litigating and Winning False Claims Act Cases Involving Statistical Sampling," The Government Contractor, Vol. 59, No. 35, September 27, 2017
- Co-author, "Feature Comment: Right on the Bullseye? Fourth Circuit Takes Its Shot at Applying Escobar's Materiality Standard After Scotus Sends Iraqi Security Guard Case Back for Further Consideration," The Government Contractor, Vol. 59, No. 21, June 7, 2017
- Co-author, "Live By the Sword, Die By the Sword: Making the False Claims Act's Attorney Fee Provisions Equitable," Westlaw Journal: Government Contract Expert Analysis, Vol. 31, May 8, 2017
- Co-author, "U.S. Can Veto FCA Settlements, Fourth Circuit Holds," The Government Contractor, Vol. 59, No. 9, March 8, 2017
- Co-author, "Fraud, Debarment & Suspension Conference Briefing Paper," West Government Contracts Year In Review Conference, Washington, D.C., February 14-17, 2017
- Co-author, "Seal Violation Does Not Require Dismissal, Supreme Court Holds," The Government Contractor, Vol. 58, No. 46, December 14, 2016
- Co-author, "Feature Comment: Weathering The Storm: Forecasts For FCA Enforcement In The Trump Era," The Government Contractor, Vol. 58, No. 44, November 22, 2016
- Co-author, "Feature Comment: Sealed To Perfection? Supreme Court Considers What To Do When A Relator Violates The FCA Seal Requirement," The Government Contractor, Vol. 58, No. 42, November 9, 2016
- Co-author, "Justices Appear to Seek Limiting Principle in FCA Case," Daily Journal, April 22, 2016
- Co-author, "When It Comes To Crop Insurance, The FCA Bears Fruit," Law360, June 1, 2015
- Co-author, "Feature Comment: KBR v. United States – New Fed. Cir. Authority on Cost Reasonableness Determinations and the Interpretation of Fraud-Related Actions," The Government Contractor, Vol. 55, No. 292, September 25, 2013
- "Surviving Motions to Dismiss Under Section 1500," Law360, December 14, 2012
False Claims Act Defense Blog Posts
- "MWI Lives On One Year After the Supreme Court Denied Certiorari," January 10, 2018
- "Materiality Part II: Government Knowledge," January 5, 2018
- "DOJ Releases its 2017 False Claims Act Recovery Statistics," December 26, 2017
- "Change in Policy or Same Old Story? DOJ Suggests it Will Dismiss Unmeritorious Qui Tam Suits," November 3, 2017
- "Head on Collision: 5th Circuit Crashes Into Massive $663M Guard Rail Jury Verdict on Materiality Grounds," October 12, 2017
- "Materiality Part I: Distinguishing Important Representations from the Minor or Insubstantial," August 11, 2017
- "Escobar: Year One," June 16, 2017
- "Straight Shooter: The Fourth Circuit Stands By Its Earlier Decision In Case About Iraqi Security Guards Whose Inability To Shoot Straight Gave Rise to FCA Liability," May 17, 2017
- "Fourth Circuit Punts at Rare Opportunity to Rule on Statistical Sampling," February 16, 2017
- "First Circuit on Escobar Remand: Relators' Allegations of Regulatory Violations Sufficiently Material to State a Claim Under the FCA," November 23, 2016
- "Fifth Circuit: No Anti-Kickback Violation When Defendant Merely Hopes or Expects Referrals from Benefits Designed for Other Purposes," November 18, 2016
- "The Government's Take on Materiality After Escobar," September 15, 2016
- "DOJ Seeks Rehearing in D.C. Circuit Case, Hoping to Resurrect Liability for a Contractor's "Objectively Reasonable" Interpretation of an Ambiguous Contract Provision," February 18, 2016
- "CMS Clarifies 60 Day Overpayment Rule," February 11, 2016
- "2015: Another Big Year for FCA Recoveries," February 5, 2016
- "Supreme Implications: High Court to Decide Fate of "Implied False Certification" Theory," December 15, 2015
- "D.C. Circuit: When The Government Is Silent, There Is No FCA Liability For A Contractor's "Objectively Reasonable" Interpretation Of An Ambiguous Contract Provision," December 4, 2015
- "Hundreds of Hospitals Will Pay Over $250 Million in Nationwide FCA Settlement," November 6, 2015
- "What's Next: The Future of False Claims Act Litigation After KBR v. U.S. ex rel. Carter," September 10, 2015
Healthcare Law Blog Posts
- "Healthcare Industry Beware: The Use of Statistical Sampling to Establish Damages and Liability Under the False Claims Act Remains a Viable Option for Plaintiffs," March 14, 2018
- "Temporal Proximity Is Not Enough: Third Circuit Nixes FCA/Anti-Kickback Suit For Failure To Link Alleged Scheme to Claims," February 9, 2018
- "The Department of Justice Delivers Some Good News to the Healthcare Industry: New False Claims Act Guidance Predicts More Challenges to Qui Tam Plaintiffs," January 29, 2018
- "The 2017 Department of Justice False Claims Act Recovery Statistics:" January 22, 2018
Government Contracts, Investigations & International Trade Blog Posts
- "What's Past is Prologue: How The FCA's Eventful Year in 2016 Will Affect Government Contractors," February 28, 2017
- "DOJ Rule Increases FCA Penalties to Over $20,000 Per Claim," July 1, 2016
- "Potential Changes at GAO in 2016," March 29, 2016
- "Whew! That Was Close – D.C. Circuit Reaffirms Application of Attorney-Client Privilege and Attorney Work Product Doctrine in Internal Investigations," September 21, 2015
- "SCOTUS: No Unlimited Suspension of the Statute of Limitations Under the False Claims Act; "First-to-File" Doctrine Does Not Bar Related Suits in Perpetuity," May 27, 2015
- "When it Comes to Crop Insurance, the FCA Bears Fruit," April 30, 2015
- "The Fourth Circuit Strengthens the FCA's Implied Certification Theory in Triple Canopy," February 25, 2015
- "First Circuit Reaffirms FCA's "First-to-File" Bar as a Broad Jurisdictional Limit," January 22, 2015
- "Recent Developments in Cases Dealing with the False Claims Act's First-to-File and Public Disclosure Bars," October 29, 2014
- "What's New Out There? Highlights from the March 2014 Federal Register," March 25, 2014
Media Mentions
- Bloomberg Federal Contracts Report - False Claims Act, June 13, 2017
- Bloomberg Federal Contracts Report - False Claims Act, May 23, 2017
- Law360, January 15, 2016
Speaking Engagements
- Panelist, "How Courts Are Applying Escobar," ABA FCA Trial Institute, Washington, DC, June 14, 2017
- Co-Moderator, "The Reel Experts: A View from the Bench," ABA Public Contracts Law Section's 23rd Annual Federal Procurement Institute, Annapolis, MD, March 16, 2017
- "The Future of False Claims Act Litigation After KBR v. U.S. ex rel. Carter," ABA Public Contracts Law Section's Council Meeting, Chicago, IL, August 1, 2015
- "Recent Developments in Cases Dealing with the False Claims Act's First-to-File and Public Disclosure Bars," ABA Public Contracts Law Section Fall Meeting, Miami, FL, November 1, 2014
- Hosted by Sheppard Mullin and PricewaterhouseCoopersSeptember 21, 2017
- Hosted by Sheppard Mullin and PricewaterhouseCoopersSeptember 20, 2017
- Presented by Sheppard Mullin and PwCSheppard Mullin Del Mar, August 1, 2017
- Third Annual Mock Trial Hosted in Washington, D.C.
- California State Bar
- District of Columbia Bar
- Vice-Chair of the Bid Protest Committee, ABA Public Contracts Law Section
- Member, ABA Litigation Section
- Member, U.S. Court of Federal Claims Bar Association


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RK Laxman's 'Common Man' is going to be the brand ambassador for Air Deccan, the no-frills airlines company.
Captain GR Gopinath, managing director, Air Deccan, says, "None other than the 'Common Man' could have fitted with the brand Air Deccan, which stands for a common man's airline."
Adds Nitish Mukherjee, managing director, Orchard Advertising, "When we started 18 months ago, the idea was to sell a dream. So we said, 'Everyone can fly'. Now we are saying Air Deccan is the 'People's Airline'. It is no longer a statement of intent. Over 1 lakh people have already flown on the Rs 500 ticket. Low cost flying is reality now." Gopinath explains, "Had we gone for a celebrity endorsement, it would have meant incurring huge costs. It would not have been feasible for us since we are a low-cost airlines. In addition, it wouldn't have fitted with the brand image of our enterprise."
He adds, "RK Laxman had done a cartoon on Air Deccan for The Times of India. The idea clicked from there. We contacted Laxman and he agreed to lend his creation - the 'Common Man' - as our mascot."
'Common Man' is a property of RK Laxman, but the cartoon series featuring the 'Common Man', published in The Times of India, is a property of Bennett, Coleman & Co.
The mascot will be painted both on the inside and outside of the aircrafts. The mascot will also be visible in airports and all brand communications of Air Deccan.
In a related development to make the Air Deccan service affordable for every Indian, the airlines has introduced a low cost ticket of Re 1. In effect, the cost of the ticket will be Rs 222 (a ticket for one rupee plus Rs 221 as tax). Till date, the lowest fare on Air Deccan was Rs 500 plus Rs 221 as tax.
Gopinath adds, " During the last one year, we have flown around 1 lakh passengers on the Rs 500 ticket. We plan to sell as many Re 1 tickets now."
Air Deccan operates 106 flights a day to 33 destinations and has 17 aircrafts in its fleet. It has flown around 10 lakh passengers across different destinations. � 2005 agencyfaqs!


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For me No doubt...before and after FB,...I love to interact with people face to face...thats a different feel...Bcos in FB, 80% of the people in the "people you may know" mod!!
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Both FB and Face to face communication have their place.
There was a time when planning a large gathering of friends involved a lot of phone calls and back and forth. A FB event lets it happen seamlessly. My friend organizes a get together of 50+ people sometimes for a Harry Potter midnight showing. However, FB cannot replace the actual experience of being with friends, watching the movie and discussing it.
FB is very important to me to keep in touch with people. I grew up in India and have a lot of friends back home. When I moved here I was out of touch and disconnected. With FB, I can see what is going on with them and share what's going on with me. One of my closest friends got engaged and will be married end of this year, it is not feasible for me to be there so FB is the next best thing. The same goes for family. I have family scattered all across and its not feasible to keep in touch easily due to different places, different time zones. Growing up I did not know what my cousins in US were doing or even what was going on with relatives in Goa. Now when my little cousins do a dance recital, I can see the videos right away or know right away that my uncle is being an awesome doctor that he is by going to Lady Gaga and Katy Perry concerts in the front row. It does not replace being there with friends and family, but it lets you be close and in touch when that's not feasible.
FB and other social media also provide a channel for people who maybe shy, introverted or have narrow interests to socialize. It helps people find other people who share common interests and engage in meaningful discussion. It helps people find other fans of a small band, a niche author or an indie film maker. For many people it serves as an ice-breaker and conversation platform before engaging in realtime conversations.
There are varying schools of thought – some people feel that social networking is killing human communication, others feel that its just a new mode of human communication just like telephone was the new mode when it was invented.
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Belk Scout Camp is located in the eastern most point of Mecklenburg County and has property in Mecklenburg, Union, and Cabarrus counties, about 25 minutes from downtown Charlotte. Belk Scout Camp is owned and operated by the Mecklenburg County Council, Boy Scouts of America, Charlotte NC. Campsites and program facilities at Belk Scout Camp are available nearly year round for Boy Scout troops, Cub Scout Packs, and other youth organizations.
The camp website is >> http://www.mycampgrimes.org/belk
Belk Scout Camp is located about 25 minutes from downtown Charlotte to the camp entrance at
Belk Scout Camp
9408 Belt Road
Midland, North Carolina 28107
Directions via Albemarle Road
>From I-485, take exit 41, NC 24/27 Albemarle Rd east toward Albemarle.
>Go 1.6 miles and turn right on Cabarrus Road.
>Go 2.7 miles and turn right on Ferguson Road.
>Go 0.8 miles and turn left on McManus Road.
>Go 1.2 miles and turn right on Belt Road.
>Go 0.6 miles to the camp entrance on the left.
Directions via Brief Road
>From I-485, take exit 44, NC 218 east toward Fairview (away from Mint Hill).
>Just off the exit past the 485 interchange, turn left on Brief Road.
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Good hotel for short stay Apr 11, 2012
One year after my solo trip to Australia we planed a reunion with some English group members of the Australia group. So With one of them I hired a car and went to Bourthmouth. We stayed at the Ashleigh hotel. The car rental is across the street. So very easy to find. :p The hotel is very small. It has no elevator and the stairway is narrow. The breakfast was good. They had English breakfast. But the refill was very slow when you didn't eat sausages and beans on toast in the morning. Silly me for not wanting this in the early morning. I'm very Dutch at this, need sandwiches or cereals something without all the fat. Not to insult anyone, it's just my opinion. When we arrived there was no one at the desk to help us. As we arrived late in the evening but this was not a very nice welcome. There where not a lot of facilities at the hotel, but we stayed here for one night so it was okay. Bourthmouth is a great place to hang out. There is a nice beach, and with the lovely weather we had it was great walking at the beach. I can really recommend a south west coast tour through the U.K with the small coast roads and cloves it is a must see. But to get back to the hotel. The room is clean, the bathroom is good, it could be a little cleaner but it's good for a night.
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The Ashleigh Hotel is ideally situated close to any type of sightseeing or other activity a guest could imagine. Close by are plenty of opportunities to shop; nightlife is a short drive away in any direction. The ancient sites of Christchurch and New Forest can be explored on double-decker tour buses. The Ashleigh Hotel is centrally located to everything. It is close to the Bournemouth International Airport, the ferry, the train and buses.
Each room at the Ashleigh Hotel has a private bath, flat screen TV with Freeview channels, coffee and tea maker, and hairdryer.
The Ashleigh Hotel is a small, modern, family owned hotel with its own private garden, fully stocked bar and comfortable TV room for guests. Plenty of free parking is available on property. It has just undergone a major renovation of all the guestrooms. The hotel does not provide round the clock front desk staffing; guests must call the hotel directly to make arrangements for after-hours check in.
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b. Feb. 18, 1867, Cass Co. Mo.
d. June 19, 1954, Prescott, Az.
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(m) Aug. 14, 1892, Cass Co. Mo.
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for finding suspects or criminals
• Detect and track suspects or criminals accompanied with many-to-many facial recognition system
• System health check for camera malfunction or sabotage
• People Counting and crowd management to understand building capacity
• People Counting to understand traffic flow in certain areas or at particular times of the day/week/
month/year to better plan resources and marketing strategies.
• Determine rents for shops based on traffic flow
• Queue management and calculation of average waiting time – for managing customer satisfaction and
service in areas with long queues of people
• Detect and automate the process for understanding the number of taxis at the stand (to call for more
taxis if the queue has increase)
• License Plate Recognition to automate vehicle access (particularly for VIPs or senior executives)
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enforcement and fining process for the vehicles parked illegally
• Detect running/skateboarding/slip and fall
• Detect water spills to reduce public liability
• Overcrowding and congestion detection – adhere to safety regulations
• Smoke and fire detection. Conventional smoke detection cannot be effective in areas with high ceilings
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Former Hamilton mayor Fred Eisenberger wants his old job back. Friday he became the city's newest mayoral candidate.
He was at the City Hall clerks counter to file his nomination papers at 11:30 a.m., surrounded by family and supporters. His candidacy is not a surprise since Eisenberger, who was Hamilton's mayor from 2006 to 2010, made it clear earlier this year he would run again.
Current mayor Bob Bratina ousted the 61-year-old Eisenberger in 2010. He came in third behind former mayor Larry Di Ianni.
Eisenberger went on to spend two years as CEO of the Canadian Urban Institute. But he says he's kept abreast of municipal politics.
In a short media conference after making his campaign official Friday, Eisenberger said he's looking forward to bringing his experience and knowledge back to the city. He told reporters that he's concerned about Hamilton's economy.
"We have a need to fix our commercial and industrial tax base," he said. "The tax base is declining and continues to. We need to turn that around."
'This is about moving forward in the city, and Fred is part of the past.' - Coun. Brian McHattie
In an Q&A with CBC Hamilton's Samantha Craggs, he also dispelled the notion that he has been "out of the game" for too long.
"You're never really out of the game. You have political capital. And by virtue of being the mayor and on city council for many years, and chair of the Hamilton Port Authority, I've got experience and understanding of our city," he said. "You don't spend four years as mayor and not know and get to know the city more than most people in our community. I have that knowledge."
Some in the community have voiced concerns that Eisenberger and candidate Coun. Brian McHattie will be splitting the vote and vying for the same people. McHattie told CBC Hamilton Friday that he doesn't think that will be the case.
"This is about moving forward in the city, and Fred is part of the past," McHattie said. "At some point you have to let go of the past and embrace youth and new ideas."
'There's no stopping him'
McHattie says he met with Eisenberger back in October, when the former mayor told him he would be running. There was no dissuading him by then, he says.
"Those who know Fred know that when he gets an idea in his head, there's no stopping him," McHattie said.
Eisenberger says he's not worried about splitting the vote. "Brian makes his choices and I make mine, and we'll let the voters decide," he said.
Former mayor Larry Di Ianni has also been dealing with rumours that he would run for mayor again. He would only say he is "giving it some thought."
McHattie told CBC Hamilton he "wouldn't be surprised" to see Di Ianni join the pack "in the next week or so."
Current mayor Bob Bratina won't be running this year.
Learning lessons
Eisenberger said he has "learned some lessons" since his last stint in office. "I was somewhat impatient for change last time around," he said. "I'm going to ensure I'm more patient this time around."
Other candidates include councillors Brian McHattie and Brad Clark, former alderman Don Ross, Michael Baldasaro and Crystal Lavigne.
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Ms. Terrie is a clinical pharmacy writer based in Haymarket, Virginia.
Arthralgia, commonly referred to as joint pain, can be attributed to various causes, including many types of injuries and medical conditions. Two of the most common causes of arthralgia are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.1 Although medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gouty arthritis, lupus, bursitis, tendonitis, and osteomyelitis may cause arthritic pain, according to the Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs, only the pain associated with osteoarthritis is approved for self-treatment after an initial medical diagnosis is established.1,2
Other possible causes of joint pain include excess weight, increasing age, genetic defects in joint cartilage, sedentary lifestyle, and stress on the joint from certain sports activities or occupations.1
Statistics from the Arthritis Foundation report that an estimated 27 million individuals in the United States have some degree of osteoarthritis.3 Whereas osteoarthritis can occur in any joint, the condition most often affects the weightbearing joints of the hips, knees, and lower back. It also can affect the neck, small finger joints, the base of the thumb, and the big toe.3
The goals of treating osteoarthritis include relief of pain, enhancing mobility of the joints, and improving the patient's quality of life by minimizing the pain associated with this condition. The treatment selected depends on the severity of the osteoarthritis and may include the use of pharmacologic agents, physical therapy, rest, heat and cold therapy, weight loss, and the use of devices to take strain off joints, such as canes and splints, and surgery, if needed. OTC analgesics such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and acetaminophen are commonly used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Due to its reduced adverse effect profile when compared with NSAIDs, acetaminophen is the drug of choice for treating osteoarthritis when inflammation is not a chief concern.2 NSAIDs are preferred when inflammation is present. Patients should be screened for potential contraindications and drug interactions, however, prior to using any of these OTC analgesics.
In addition to the use of systemic agents, a variety of topical products are available for treating joint pain. They can be used in conjunction with systemic agents or as the sole therapy of choice. These products may contain one or more of the following ingredients: methyl salicylate, camphor, menthol, methyl nicotinate, capsaicin, or trolamine salicylate, and are available as gels, ointments, creams, lotions, and patches. Patients should be advised to only apply topical products to skin that is intact and to not cover areas treated with counterirritants with tight bandages or occlusive dressing. 2 Patients also should be advised not to use heating devices with topical counterirritants.2 Also available for treating joint pain are topical heat therapy patches available in various sizes that provide 8 to 12 hours of continual heat therapy.
In addition to systemic and topical analgesics, various dietary supplements, such as glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), and S-adenosylmethionine (SAM-e) have been used for the treatment of joint pain. These supplements are available as either single-entity or combination products. Studies have shown that glucosamine sulfate not only reduces the pain associated with osteoarthritis, but also may slow down the progression of the disease.3
Glucosamine is an endogenous mucopolysaccharide used in the synthesis of cartilage.4,5 The most common adverse effects of glucosamine include mild gastrointestinal (GI) upset, nausea, heartburn, and diarrhea, which can be alleviated if taken in divided doses with meals. Glucosamine should not be used if an individual is allergic to shellfish. Patients with diabetes should be aware of the possibility of hyperglycemia when using glucosamine and discuss the use of this product with their physician prior to use.5 The most common adverse effects of chondroitin include mild GI upset and nausea.5
MSM has been added to many of the glucosamine/chondroitin supplement products. Although its exact mechanism of action with regard to osteoarthritis is unclear, MSM has a crucial role in maintaining the elasticity and flexibility of the connective tissue that make up joints.6,7 Patients should be advised that these supplements will not provide pain relief as quickly as NSAIDs or acetaminophen, and their therapeutic effects may not be evident for several weeks.5
Another supplement that promotes joint health is SAM-e, which is produced primarily in the liver.5 It is best known and marketed as a mood stabilizer. Both liver disease and low levels of vitamin B12 and folate may reduce SAM-e levels.5 SAM-e should not be used in conjunction with antidepressants and 5-HT1 agonists because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome.5
Prior to recommending any of these OTC products, pharmacists should assess the appropriateness of self-therapy by evaluating the patient's symptoms and review the patient's current medical history, drug profile, and allergy history, and screen for drug?drug interactions and possible contraindications. Patients who are currently taking any other medications, those with preexisting conditions, and women who are pregnant or lactating should always consult a physician before using any of these products. Patients should always be counseled on the proper use and adverse effects of these OTC agents and should be reminded to use these products as directed.
In addition, patients with severe and continual joint pain should be encouraged to seek further evaluation and treatment from their primary health care provider, when warranted, and if they see no signs of improvement or if pain worsens. To provide more information to your patients, please visit the following Web sites:


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Opinion FlashOctober 8, 2003
Volume 9 Number 183
Following this index are summaries of each case, including its name, first paragraph, author's name, and the names of attorneys for the parties of each opinion.This Issue (IN THIS ORDER):
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STATE OF TENNESSEE v. BRIAN LARICE CURETON Court:TCCA Attorneys: Ross E. Alderman, District Public Defender; William J. Steed, Assistant Public Defender, on appeal; C. Dawn Deaner, Assistant Public Defender, at trial; and Clark B. Thornton, Assistant Public Defender, at trial, for the appellant, Brian Larice Cureton. Paul G. Summers, Attorney General and Reporter; Elizabeth B. Marney, Assistant Attorney General; Victor S. Johnson, III, District Attorney General; Bernie McEvoy, Assistant District Attorney, and Katrin Miller, Assistant District Attorney General, for the appellee, State of Tennessee. Judge: WOODALL First Paragraph: Following a jury trial, Defendant, Brian Larice Cureton, was convicted of one count of first degree felony murder and one count of aggravated child abuse. The trial court sentenced Defendant to life imprisonment with the possibility of parole for the felony murder conviction. Following a sentencing hearing, the trial court sentenced Defendant to twenty-five years imprisonment for the aggravated child abuse conviction as a Range I offender and ordered the sentence for aggravated child abuse to run concurrently with Defendant's life sentence. Defendant now appeals his convictions and sentencing alleging (1) that the evidence is insufficient to support Defendant's convictions for first degree felony murder and aggravated child abuse beyond a reasonable doubt; (2) that the trial court erred in not allowing Defendant to cross examine Kinoltra Ewing about her willingness to take a polygraph test; (3) that the trial court erred in not redacting portions of Defendant's statement to the police; (4) that the trial court erred in not instructing the jury on facilitation of aggravated child abuse and felony murder as lesser included offenses; (5) that the trial court erred in permitting the State's expert witness to offer opinions outside her area of expertise; and (6) that Defendant's sentence for aggravated child abuse was excessive. After a thorough review of the record and the arguments and briefs of counsel, we affirm the judgments of the trial court. http://www.tba.org/tba_files/TCCA/curetonbl.wpd
STATE OF TENNESSEE v. LONNIE WALTER HURD Court:TCCA Attorneys: Mark Toohey, Kingsport, Tennessee, for the Appellant, Lonnie Walter Hurd. Paul G. Summers, Attorney General & Reporter; P. Robin Dixon, Jr., Assistant Attorney General; H. Greeley Wells, Jr., District Attorney General; and B. Todd Martin, Assistant District Attorney General, for the Appellee, State of Tennessee. Judge: WITT First Paragraph: The defendant, Lonnie Walter Hurd, appeals from his Sullivan County Criminal Court jury convictions of driving under the influence (DUI) and possession of cocaine. On appeal, he claims that the convicting evidence is insufficient, that certain evidence was improperly admitted, that the testimony of a state's witness violated the witness sequestration rule, and that the trial court erred in permitting a defense witness to be cross-examined about her prior drug convictions. Discerning no reversible error, we affirm the judgments of the trial court. http://www.tba.org/tba_files/TCCA/hurdl.wpd
RONGIE LELAND TAYLOR v. STATE OF TENNESSEE Court:TCCA Attorneys: Lisa Zavogiannis, McMinnville, Tennessee, for the appellant, Rongie Leland Taylor. Paul G. Summers, Attorney General and Reporter; David H. Findley, Assistant Attorney General; Dale Potter, District Attorney General; and Thomas J. Miner, Assistant District Attorney General, for the appellee, State of Tennessee. Judge: SMITH First Paragraph: The post-conviction court denied the appellant's petition for post-conviction relief following his guilty plea to robbery with an agreed five-year sentence. In this appeal, the appellant argues: (1) his guilty plea was not entered voluntarily and knowingly; and (2) his trial counsel failed to provide him effective assistance relating to the entry of his plea. We affirm the judgment of the post-conviction court. http://www.tba.org/tba_files/TCCA/taylorrongie.wpd
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