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Study Finds HPV Vaccine Might Be Just as Effective at Lower DosesA new study conducted in Canada has found that there is a possibility that administering two doses of the HPV vaccine to women and girls would give them as much protection as the recommended three doses.
Letta Embarks on Tour of Europe After Winning Confidence VoteItalian Prime Minister Enrico Letta left for a tour of Europe on Tuesday, immediately after his coalition government won its second and final vote of confidence from the nation's parliament.
JPMorgan Chase Donates $1.5 Million to Detroit Community Hub ProjectThe bank JPMorgan Chase has announced that it will be donating $1.5 million to be used to begin the Detroit Public Schools' "community hub" project. The money will be used for social services at three schools, in an effort to aid surrounding families.
U.S. Panel Changes Stance, Says All Adults Should Get Tested for HIVA federal panel on Monday issued new recommendations regarding adults and HIV testing. The USPSTF now says that all adults should get tested, regardless of whether or not they are considered high risk.
Greek Parliament Votes to Cut 15,000 Civil Service JobsThe Greek parliament voted to cut 15,000 civil servants from the government payroll by the end of 2014 as part of a packet of legislation that drew the ire of protesters on Sunday.
AAP Releases New Guidelines for Home BirthsThe American Academy of Pediatrics released a new policy statement on Monday that established new guidelines and recommendations for a safer home birth.
Spain's Unemployment Hits Record High, Rajoy Hints at 2014 RecoveryThe unemployment rate in Spain has reached its highest levels ever, according to reports on Thursday. Government ministers have hinted that citizens shouldn't expect signs of economic recovery to begin appearing until at least 2014.
NIH Halts Trial of HIV Vaccine After it Fails to WorkThe NIH has stopped a study into the efficacy of a vaccine that was designed to protect against HIV, after an independent panel found that it doesn't work.
Michigan House Begins Debating Changes to No-Fault BenefitsThe Michigan House of Representatives began debating a slew of changes to the state's no-fault auto insurance laws on Thursday, including a proposed cap on benefits and the abolishment of the MCCA.
Study Finds Possible New Ally in Fight Against DiabetesScientists working at Harvard University have discovered a new hormone that they believe could be used to trigger the body's production of beta cells, which help process sugar in the blood.
Napolitano Chooses Letta to Be New Italian Prime MinisterItalian President Giorgio Napolitano has designated Enrico Letta to be in charge of forming a new government, breaking a political stalemate that has lasted for over two months.
Report: Chicken, Ground Beef Cause Most Food IllnessesA new report released on Tuesday found that certain meats, including chicken and ground beef, are far more likely to cause foodborne illness than others.
Hollande Calls for Peace After Violent Protests Against Gay MarriageFrench President Francois Hollande has called for peace in the wake of violent protests that occurred in Paris and Lyon on Tuesday night following a vote in the National Assembly legalizing gay marriage.
Michigan House Republicans Scrap Penalties for New Union ContractsMichigan House Republicans backed down on Tuesday in their attempts to penalize universities and municipalities for signing new union contracts just before the state's right-to-work law went into effect.
Snyder Denies Involvement in 'Skunk Works' Group, Stresses ReformMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder has denied any involvement in a controversial education reform group that goes by the name of "skunk works," while urging school reform that matches the skill sets of graduates to needed jobs.
New York City Council Wants to Raise Legal Age to Buy Cigarettes to 21The New York City Council introduced a proposal on Monday that would raise the legal age to buy cigarettes in the city to 21. It would not affect people's ability to possess or smoke them.
Italian President Sharply Criticizes Peers in Re-Election SpeechItalian President Giorgio Napolitano accepted his second term in office on Monday, but delivered a speech sharply criticizing the very politicians who had just re-elected him.
Study Finds Carrying Infants Triggers Specific Soothing ResponseA new study conducted in Japan and released in the journal Current Biology on Thursday has found that mothers who walk around while holding their infants trigger specific physical responses that soothe them and promote bonding.
CDC Report Finds Some Varieties of Food Poisoning on the RiseA new CDC report released Thursday has found that the number of new cases of certain kinds of food poisoning are on the rise, in some cases causing a dramatic increase in the number of people affected.
Italian Parliament Fails to Reach Agreement on New PresidentThe Italian parliament failed to reach an agreement on who should become the new president, after two initial rounds of voting failed to provide a clear frontrunner on Thursday afternoon.
Germany Votes in Favor of Bailout Agreement with CyprusThe lower house of Germany's parliament, the Bundestag, voted overwhelmingly to approve the troika's bailout agreement with Cyprus on Thursday.
Metro Detroit Has Largest Amount of Job Sprawl in the NationA new report by the Brookings Institution has found that Metro Detroit experienced the largest amount of job sprawl in the nation over the last 10 years, losing nearly 26 percent of its jobs to the surrounding areas.
Italy Reportedly Ready to Begin Negotiations to Elect PresidentItalian MPs and regional leaders are reportedly ready to begin negotiations to determine the nation's next president on Thursday, after weeks of political deadlock.
Michigan Unemployment Drops to Lowest Rate Since 2008The number of people who remain unemployed in Michigan has dropped to the lowest levels since 2008, according to new numbers released by the state on Wednesday.
Study Finds Association Between Colic and MigrainesScientists working in Europe have discovered an association between having colic as an infant and an increased risk of developing migraines later on.
Michigan Legislators Target Lottery Winners on WelfareTwo Michigan legislators are leading the charge to close what are being referred to as "loopholes" in the state's welfare regulations, that allow people who have won a significant amount in the lottery to still collect certain welfare benefits.
Pure Michigan Campaign Brought $1 Billion in Tourism in 2012The Pure Michigan advertising campaign continued to show positive results in 2012, according to a new report released on Monday.
U.S. State Department Gives Michigan Permission for Bridge to CanadaThe U.S. State Department has issued a presidential permit to the state of Michigan, that will allow it to build a new international crossing between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
French Senate Narrowly Approves Same-Sex Marriage BillThe French Senate narrowly approved a bill that will give same-sex couples the right to marry and adopt on Friday. The bill must now go back to the National Assembly for a secondary vote after the Senate made changes to its original language.
Michigan Workers Suffer Big Losses in Workplace Health BenefitsWorkers in Michigan lost workplace-sponsored healthcare faster and in greater numbers than those in any other state over the last decade, a new report has found.
Scientists Find They Can Detect Pain Using fMRI ScansA new study published on Wednesday has found that pain from heat causing recognizable changes in the brain that can be detected using fMRI scans.
Snyder Not Advocating Penalizing Schools for New Union ContractsState House Republicans are pursuing penalties for local communities and universities that signed new labor contracts before Michigan's right-to-work law went into effect, something that Gov. Rick Snyder says he's not interested in doing.
Study Finds Gene that Raises Alzheimer's Risk for African-AmericansA new study published on Tuesday has identified a secondary gene whose presence raises the risk that someone who is African-American will develop Alzheimer's disease later in life by as much as 80 percent.
Pope Francis Tells Church Official to Deal with Sex Abuse 'Decisively'Pope Francis issued his first remarks regarding the ongoing sex abuse scandals surrounding the Catholic Church on Friday, meeting with Archbishop Gerhard Mueller to say that sex abuse must be dealt with "decisively."
Federal Judge Orders Age Restrictions on Plan B to Be LiftedA federal judge in New York ruled on Friday that the FDA must lift its age-related restrictions barring access to emergency contraception to those younger than the age of 17 without a prescription. Pharmacies must comply within the next 30 days.
French Senate Takes Up Gay Marriage and Adoption DebateThe French Senate began debating a bill on Thursday that would give same-sex couples the right to marry and adopt. The bill, sponsored by President Francois Hollande, has proven very controversial and has sparked huge protests.
Detroit Labor Relations Director Says Letters to Unions MisinterpretedDetroit's Labor Relations Director Lamont Satchel told the media on Thursday that there was "no way" that letters he sent to unions earlier this week could be interpreted to mean that the city's contracts with its public safety unions were null and void.
Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Michigan RTW Law to Move ForwardAn Ingham County Circuit Court judge has allowed the lawsuit against Michigan's new right-to-work law to move forward, after refusing to grant the state's motion for dismissal on Wednesday.
White House Unveils BRAIN Initiative to Map Mind's Cells and PathwaysPresident Obama announced his intention to launch the BRAIN Initiative on Tuesday. The project, which seeks to map the brain as the Human Genome Project did DNA, will be kick-started by $100 million allocated for it in the FY 2014 budget.
Cyprus Agrees to Bailout Terms, Appoints New Finance MinisterCyprus agreed to finalize terms of its bailout agreement with the eurozone on Tuesday, just hours before Finance Minister Michalis Sarris stepped down pending the investigation into the decline of the Cyprus Popular Bank.
Study Finds Fewer Teens Sexually Active, Coercion Worries RemainA new study published in Pediatrics on Monday found that teens are less likely to be sexually active today than they were 25 years ago, but that young girls in particular frequently become so involuntarily, due to coercion.
New CDC Study Says No Link Between Vaccinations and AutismA new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics on Friday has added to the growing mountain of research that has found no link between childhood vaccinations and an increased risk of autism.
Snyder Acknowledges Right-to-Work Protesters as Law Goes into EffectGov. Rick Snyder acknowledged that right-to-work legislation, which went into effect in Michigan on Thursday, remains controversial, but insisted it was a step in the right direction during an appearance in Detroit.
Supreme Court to Weigh Legality of Michigan's Affirmative Action BanThe U.S. Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will be weighing the legality of Michigan's ban on utilizing affirmative action practices during the college admission process as part of a larger look at affirmative action nationally.
Cyprus Reaches Bailout Agreement with European UnionThe island nation of Cyprus has reached an 11th-hour bailout agreement with the rest of the European Union, thereby allaying fears that its financial sector will completely collapse.
Cyprus May Not Have an Alternate Bailout Plan Before DeadlineThe Cypriot parliament may not be able to come up with an alternate bailout proposal before a deadline imposed by the European Central Bank passes on Monday.
FDA to Investigate Diabetes Drugs for Possible Pancreatic RiskThe FDA announced on Thursday that it would be conducting an investigation into whether or not taking a particular class of diabetes drugs known as incretin mimetics poses an increased risk of developing pancreatitis or pre-cancerous cells.
Hungary Adopts Controversial Amendments Despite ProtestsHungary has adopted a series of constitutional amendments that take aim at the nation's courts, higher education, civil rights, and personal liberties.
Bloomberg's Ban on Sugary Drinks Tossed Out in CourtNew York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's ban on sugary drinks was tossed out in a court decision made just one day before it was due to take effect.
Berlusconi's Political Allies Protest Outside Milan CourtPolitical allies from former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's People of Freedom party protested outside of a Milan court on Monday, claiming that the judicial system was targeting him unfairly.
Berlusconi Sentenced to Prison, Sex Trial Adjourned for Health ReasonsFormer Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was convicted in a Milan court on Thursday and sentenced to prison, however a second trial, involving allegations he had sex with an underage prostitute, was adjourned on Friday for health reasons.
State Reports Michigan Unemployment Stayed Flat in JanuaryMichigan unemployment showed no improvement in January, remaining stuck at 8.9 percent for the month.
U.K. Study Latest to Link Swine Flu Shot to Narcolepsy in ChildrenA study published on Wednesday from researchers in the U.K. is the latest in a series of international studies that have concluded that the swine flu shot known as Pandemrix can lead to an increased risk that a child will develop narcolepsy.
Detroit Mayor Bing Says Snyder Likely to Call for EFM on FridayDetroit Mayor Dave Bing told the crowd at the Detroit Police Conference on Thursday that "everybody's got a pretty good idea" that Gov. Rick Snyder will announce on Friday that he is going to appoint an EFM to run the city.
U.S. Panel Nixes Automatic Calcium and Vitamin D SupplementationA U.S. advisory panel has warned older adults, particularly postmenopausal women, against automatically assuming that they need to take a daily calcium and vitamin D supplement.
France's Lower House Votes in Favor of Gay Marriage BillThe lower house of the French parliament voted on Tuesday in favor of legalizing gay marriage and adoption. The bill is the first major social reform proposed by President Francois Hollande.
MEAP Results Up in Some Areas, Down in Science for Michigan StudentsThe results of last fall's MEAP tests were released on Monday by the Michigan Department of Education. The results show gains in reading and math, but continued low scores in science and other areas.
Study Finds Mouse Models May Not Be Useful in Some Areas of ResearchA new study published on Monday has concluded that mouse models are not effective for use in researching certain diseases in humans.
New Study Finds Labels on Vitamin D Supplements Often WrongA new study published on Monday has found that the labels that state how much vitamin D is present in any given supplement are often wrong.
Snyder Says He's Picked Candidates for Detroit Emergency ManagerMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder told the media on Monday that although he hasn't offered the job to anyone, he knows who his first picks are to take the reins as the emergency manager for Detroit. Snyder and the city are awaiting a final financial report.
AFL-CIO Files New Lawsuit Against Michigan Right-to-Work LawThe state branch of the AFL-CIO filed one will be the second major lawsuit in Michigan against its new right-to-work law. The AFL-CIO and other unions are challenging the law based on rights outlined in the U.S. Constitution.
Teen Pregnancy Rates Drop to Historic Lows in U.SA new report published by the CDC in the journal Pediatrics on Monday has found that teen pregnancy rates in the U.S. have dropped to historic lows, while pregnancy rates among older women have increased.
Michigan Supreme Court Rules Against Medical Marijuana DispensariesThe Michigan Supreme Court handed down a ruling on Friday that struck down the legality of some types of sales involving medical marijuana, while protecting others.
CDC Report Shows Increase in Breastfeeding, but Room for ImprovementA new report released by the CDC on Thursday has found that while overall breastfeeding rates have risen in the U.S. in recent years, there is still a long way to go in terms of support for breastfeeding mothers.
Large Study Finds Link Between Air Pollution and Lower Birth WeightA new study published on Wednesday has found a link between higher levels of air pollution and lower birth weight babies.
Michigan Gov. Snyder to Push for Expanded Medicaid AvailabilityMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder announced on Wednesday his plan to push the federal government for an expansion of Medicaid availability in the state, saying that it would serve those most in need.
U.K. Marks First Vote on Gay MarriageThe lower house of the British Parliament put through its first vote in favor of gay marriage on Tuesday, which if passed, would replace the nation's current civil partnerships laws.
Detroit City Council Votes to Establish Public Lighting AuthorityThe Detroit City Council voted in favor of establishing a public lighting authority on Tuesday, paving the way for improvements to certain lights, as well as the selective decommissioning of others throughout the city.
NIH Study Finds High Calcium Intake Linked to Higher Heart RiskA new study published on Monday by NIH and the AARP has found that men who take calcium supplements may be increasing their risk of dying from heart-related causes.
Study Finds Impact of Prostate Cancer Treatments Levels Off Over TimeWhile there appear to be significant short-term differences in how radiation therapy and surgery affect the body after being used to treat prostate cancer, according to a new study published on Wednesday those differences level off after 15 years.
Study Finds Smokers' Lungs OK to Use for TransplantsA new study published on Tuesday found that, while perhaps the ideal choice, smokers' lungs can be successfully used in transplants with minimal ill effects if other donor organs are unavailable.
Bing Confirms that Gov. Snyder Rescinded Lease Offer for Belle IsleDetroit Mayor Dave Bing confirmed late Tuesday that Gov. Snyder has made good on his threat to rescind the state's offer to lease Belle Isle as a state park, after the City Council voted to table the measure for at least another two weeks.
Snyder Says State's Offer to Take Charge of Belle Isle Will Be WithdrawnMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder said through a spokesperson on Tuesday that the Detroit City Council's refusal to vote on the state's offer to make Belle Isle part of Michigan's state park system means that he will have to withdraw the offer.
Study Finds Placebo Works as Well as Pills for Migraines in ChildrenA new study published on Monday has found that there is a significant lack of effective medications to treat migraines in children and adolescents, and that the adult medications that are often prescribed to them don't work.
CDC Panel Recommends Whooping Cough Vaccine Every PregnancyThe CDC's advisory panel on vaccinations has expanded its recommendations regarding the vaccines that should be administered during pregnancy to include Tdap, the vaccine that protects against whooping cough and other illnesses.
Salmonella Outbreak Blamed for 16 Illnesses in 5 StatesA salmonella outbreak that has been traced back to two Michigan businesses is now being blamed for 16 illnesses spread out amongst five different states.
France's Unemployment Rate Remains Stable, Still Near Record HighFrance's unemployment appears to have stabilized in December, although it still remains at a near-record high.
New Study Disputes Idea That High Amounts of Folic Acid Lead to CancerA new study published on Friday disputes the recent idea that regular folic acid supplements can lead to certain types of cancer.
Flu Epidemic Hits All 50 States, but May Be on the DeclineNew cases of flu have now been reported in all 50 states, according to the CDC, but some areas of the country are showing a decrease in the number of overall cases.
Republican Senators Sponsor "Michigan Firearms Freedom Act"13 Republican state senators have banded together to introduce the "Michigan Firearms Freedom Act," which would exempt any firearms or accessories made in Michigan from federal mandates.
U.S. Researchers Tie New Type of Infection to Deer TicksResearchers at Yale University have tied a new type of infection found in humans to deer ticks. The disease, which is similar to Lyme disease in some regards, can be treated.
Study Links Fast Food to Severe Asthma in TeensA new study published on Monday appears to have discovered a link between fast food consumption and an increased risk of severe asthma in teenagers.
Kurds Rally in Istanbul as Murder of Activists in Paris InvestigatedHundreds of demonstrators rallied outside of the French Consulate in Istanbul on Friday, just one day after the discovery of the murders of three Kurdish activists in Paris.
Ford to Hire 2,200 Workers, Including 'Significant' Number in MichiganFord announced on Friday that it intends to add another 2,200 salaried workers to its payroll in 2013, on top of the 2,350 hourly positions that are already in the works. A large number of those workers are expected to be hired for jobs in Michigan.
FDA Says Ambien Dosage is to Be Lowered for WomenThe FDA directed on Thursday that the makers of zolpidem, a sleep aid drug found in Ambien and other products, must lower the dosages that are given to women, after a study found that the drug can impair driving and other activities the next morning.
Unemployment Rate in Greece and Rest of Eurozone at Record HighThe unemployment rate in Greece, Spain, and across the European Union as a whole has reached record levels, according to reports released on Thursday, and is expected in some countries to get even worse.
U.S. Ranks as Unhealthiest Developed NationThe United States has been found to be the unhealthiest nation among a group of more than a dozen developed countries, with the average American living a shorter lifespan compared to their peers globally, despite spending far more on health care.
Kresge Foundation Pledges $150 Million Toward "Detroit Future City"Detroit Mayor Dave Bing held a press conference on Wednesday to officially present the "Detroit Future City" plan, a project that looks at how to reshape the city and move it forward for the next five decades.
Study Finds Pap Smear May Yield Key to Detecting Ovarian CancerA new study published on Wednesday has found that running the sample taken during a woman's routine Pap smear through a different test may give doctors the means to be able to detect both uterine and ovarian cancers.
Michigan Had First Population Gain in Almost 8 Years in 2012New statistics released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday show that Michigan had a small population gain in the last year, the first time since 2004 that gains have outpaced losses.
Italy's Monti Downplays Fears as European Markets Take HitOutgoing Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti tried to allay fears on Monday that his resignation means that the nation will back out of enacting promised economic reforms, as former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi announced that he intends to run again.
Detroit Financial Board Approves Plan for 30-Day State ReviewThe Detroit Financial Advisory Board approved State Treasurer Andy Dillon's plan to conduct a 30-day review of the city's finances on Monday, possibly paving the way for an emergency manager to take over operations.
Michigan Tackles Right-to-Work, Education, and Emergency ManagersAlthough Michigan Republicans have begun to tackle "right to work," education, and emergency managers in the so-called "lame duck" session that will herald the end of 2012, the governor has said that all three issues are on the table for 2013 as well.
Study Finds "Chemo Brain" May Start Before TreatmentA small new study presented at a medical conference in Texas on Friday has concluded that the condition known as "chemo-brain" may actually begin to take hold prior to treatment.
Police to Increase Presence as Right-to-Work Battle Continues in MichiganPolice in Lansing have said that they will have more officers both in and around the Capitol on Tuesday when discussion of pending right-to-work legislation is scheduled to continue.
Syria Criticizes NATO Decision to Send Turkey Patriot MissilesNATO agreed on Tuesday to send patriot missiles to Turkey in order to establish a missile defense system, a move that Syria quickly criticized.
CPSC to Sue Makers of Nap Nanny After Infant DeathsThe federal government is preparing to sue the makers of the "nap nanny" recliner after the deaths of 5 infants and the reported injury of at least 70 more.
Detroit's Finances to Undergo New 30-Day Review by StateThe city of Detroit will undergo a new financial review by the state, led by Michigan Treasurer Andy Dillon, it was announced on Wednesday. The review could pave the way for a state-appointed emergency financial manager.
Study Finds Link Between Contact Sports and Possible Brain DamageA study published by researchers at Boston University's School of Medicine has concluded that frequent mild blows sustained during contact sports can cause permanent brain damage.


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Stories to delight, enchant, and surprise you.
Bestselling author and master storyteller Neil Gaiman here presents a breathtaking collection of tales that may chill or amuse readers—but always embrace the unexpected:
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- A sinister jack-in-the-box haunts the lives of the children who owned it.
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Neil Gaiman is the author of many highly acclaimed and award-winning books for children and adults, including the New York Times bestseller Coraline. He is also the author of the picture books The Wolves in the Walls and The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish, both illustrated by Dave McKean, Blueberry Girl, illustrated by Charles Vess, and The Dangerous Alphabet, illustrated by Gris Grimly. Among his many awards are the World Fantasy Award, the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, and the Bram Stoker Award. Originally from England, Gaiman now lives in the United States.

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Yes, Washington State lost to Oregon State. Yes, Connor Halliday threw three interceptions in the loss, but the sophomore signal caller will remain the starter, Mike Leach said Monday.
Leach said senior Jeff Tuel may still see some playing time this season. But Halliday is "the guy" for the present and the future.
"He has been playing the best until he threw three interceptions, and we're at the point in the season where we have to invest the reps in somebody, and so we just need to make a choice," said Leach. "He just needs more reps and more experience and learn from the experience, really.
How Halliday will bounce back from the loss to Oregon State will be telling. The Cougars host California this weekend in a game televised on Pac-12 Networks. Kickoff time is set for Saturday 7:30 p.m. (PT).


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text: Ethiopia Previous: #145 Algeria Next: #147 Liberia overall score49.4 world rank146 Rule of Law Property Rights30.0 Freedom From Corruption27.0 Limited Government Government Spending89.6 Fiscal Freedom74.2 Regulatory Efficiency Business Freedom52.4 Labor Freedom46.9 Monetary Freedom64.7 Open Markets Trade Freedom64.0 Investment Freedom25.0 Financial Freedom20.0 Embed This Data Create a Comparison Chart See how Ethiopia compares to another country using any of the measures in the Index. vs Read more about Ethiopia Economy. See more from the 2013 Index. Close Download PDF Quick Facts Population: 86.8 million GDP (PPP): $94.9 billion 7.5% growth 9.7% 5-year compound annual growth $1,093 per capita Unemployment: Inflation (CPI): 18.1% FDI Inflow: $206.1 million Embed This Data Ethiopia's economic freedom score is 49.4, making its economy the 146th freest in the 2013 Index. Its overall score is 2.6 points lower than last year, reflecting declines in six of the 10 economic freedoms including business freedom, labor freedom, monetary freedom, and trade freedom. Ethiopia is ranked 32nd out of 46 countries in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, and its overall score is below the regional average.Registering the sixth largest reduction in economic freedom in the 2013 Index, Ethiopia has fallen into the category of economically "repressed." The foundations of economic freedom are quite fragile, particularly because of pervasive corruption and a deficient judicial system.Regulatory efficiency remains poor, creating an unfavorable climate for entrepreneurial activity. The informal economy provides most jobs for the relatively unskilled labor force. Existing policies aimed at promoting and sustaining open markets have been undercut by a lack of effective implementation. Much more determined efforts at reform, particularly in the investment and financial sectors, are needed to lay the groundwork for sustained and broad-based development. Read more about Ethiopia Economy. Close Background Long-term incumbent Prime Minister Meles Zenawi died on August 20, 2012, after a long illness and has been succeeded by Haile Mariam Desalegn. His Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front and allied parties hold all but two seats in parliament as a result of elections in 2010 that outside observers claimed fell short of international standards. Following war with Eritrea in the 1990s, a U.N. peacekeeping mission was established on the border. The mission was terminated in 2008, but relations between the two countries remain strained. In 2012, Ethiopia sent forces into Eritrea after European tourists were killed by terrorists that Ethiopia charges were trained in Eritrea. Ethiopia invaded Somalia in support of Somalia's Transitional Federal Government in 2006 and withdrew in 2009 following a peace deal. Some Ethiopian troops still operate in Somalia combating the terrorist group al-Shabaab. Agriculture contributes over 40 percent of GDP, accounts for over 70 percent of exports, and employs about 80 percent of the population. Rule of LawView Methodology Property Rights 30.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Freedom From Corruption 27.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Property and contractual rights are recognized, but enforcement is weak. The judicial system is underdeveloped and vulnerable to political interference. A highly restrictive land-tenure policy makes it difficult to register property. State- and party-owned businesses receive preferential access to land leases and credit. Corruption further undermines the foundations of economic freedom. Limited GovernmentView Methodology Government Spending 89.6 Create a Graph using this measurement Fiscal Freedom 74.2 Create a Graph using this measurement The top income and corporate tax rates are 35 percent. Other taxes include a value-added tax (VAT) and a capital gains tax. The overall tax burden is equal to 11.2 percent of GDP. Government spending is 18.6 percent of total domestic output, and the deficit has increased. Public debt has increased to 37.3 percent of GDP. Fiscal policies to increase domestic revenue and reduce borrowing have helped to shore up accounts. Regulatory EfficiencyView Methodology Business Freedom 52.4 Create a Graph using this measurement Labor Freedom 46.9 Create a Graph using this measurement Monetary Freedom 64.7 Create a Graph using this measurement Establishing a business has become less time-consuming, but other regulatory requirements remain burdensome and opaque, increasing the overall cost of conducting business. 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The campaign was launched in Lubbock Tuesday in conjunction with the Texas FFA convention here, which has drawn more than 6,000 teenagers from across the state. Wilson says that in Texas, 4% of adults use smokeless tobacco but 8% of Texas teens dip or chew tobacco. Television and radio advertisements will air on stations in Lubbock as well as other parts of the state. Banner advertisements will appear on popular teen web sites.
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T-Mobile USA's "radical" service plans promising no annual contracts aren't quite as radical as consumers might think, and the mobile operator will change its advertising and offer refunds in a settlement with the state of Washington.
On March 26, the fourth-largest U.S. carrier introduced a series of new service offerings, including no-contract monthly plans and a program that let customers pay for a new phone over the course of 24 months. In unveiling the plans, T-Mobile thumbed its nose at rival mobile operators, calling the new offerings "uncarrier" plans that would free the company and its customers from the constraints of conventional service agreements.
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Now the company has agreed to clarify a few things in that pitch after an investigation by the Washington Attorney General's Office. Specifically, T-Mobile didn't adequately tell potential customers who bought phones on time that they would have to keep T-Mobile service for 24 months or pay off the rest of the phone's full price when they canceled the service, said Paula Sellis, an attorney who handled the case in the Attorney General's Office. The fine-print disclosures that T-Mobile did offer were hard to understand, she said.
"You had to dig very deeply to understand what the terms of the program were, and you had to put two and two together," Sellis said on a conference call on Thursday.
T-Mobile ads that promised "no restrictions," "no annual contract" and no requirement to "serve a two-year sentence" actually only covered plans with no phone included, the Attorney General's Office said. To get those plans, consumers would have to bring their own phone or pay full price at the time of purchase.
"In our view, those advertisements were quite deceptive," Attorney General Bob Ferguson said.
In a statement on Thursday, T-Mobile stood by its ads.
"As America's Un-carrier, our goal is to increase transparency with our customers, unleashing them from restrictive long-term service contracts -- this kind of simple, straightforward approach is core to the new company we are building. While we believe our advertising was truthful and appropriate, we voluntarily agreed to this arrangement with the Washington AG in this spirit," T-Mobile said.
Most U.S. mobile operators directly subsidize the cost of the handsets they sell, charging a one-time purchase price that's well below the true cost of the phone, if the buyer agrees to a two-year service contract. To cancel those contracts early, customers have to pay an early termination fee.
One difference between T-Mobile's term-purchase program and conventional contracts is that after making hardware payments for 24 months, T-Mobile customers can pay less per month if they keep using the same phone. However, for customers who want to cancel service early, the "balloon" payment for the rest of the phone's cost may be even higher than a conventional early termination fee, Sellis said.
Ferguson's office proactively investigated T-Mobile's claims after seeing the ads, without receiving any complaints from consumers that they had been deceived, Sellis said.


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Belzebuth - Brasserie Grain d' Orge (Brasserie Jeanne d'Arc SA)
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3.8/5 rDev +11.4%
This poured to an amber/gold color with a small bubbled head that didn't last too long. The aroma was malty and alcoholly with elements of citrus and yeast. There was a sweet malt and alcohol taste that definately warmed the belly. Carbonation was fairly low and the mouthfeel was a bit chewy towards the finish. Sweetness and alcohol were the main components of the finish. This beer was a bit like a brandy or a cordial. I liked the fact the bottles came in a package with two 4 ounce Belzebuth glasses.
01-28-2004 01:10:35 | More by genaro
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North Carolina
3.38/5 rDev -0.9%
Saw this one up in Buffalo at Premiere Liquore,had read some things about it so wanted to try it.Odd 8 oz. bottle,poured with a huge head that didnt go away for a long time.Very bright color,it supposed to be all malt from what I understand,very fluffy starts smooth but the alcohol comes out quick,somewhat spicey in the finish.Not to incredibly thick,wich was a pleasant suprise.
02-17-2003 06:37:51 | More by oberon
3.83/5 rDev +12.3%
Appearance Light, clear, and florescent orange in color, almost like an AT, with a smallish head.
Smell Very sharp orange aroma with a warning of alcohol. Theres also a deep, dedicated malt base.
Taste This is quite good. The alcohol sense was a little over-the-top, but the malt and orange came out nicely. Theres also some fine spicing here. I swear this is much more like a BSPA than a lager, and its certainly not a pilsner of any kind.
Mouthfeel The sharp alcohol sting is the only thing that hurts this one. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied with very subtle carbonation.
Drinkability Give me that at maybe 8 or 10% and Ill drink it all day. The vodka sting was a little much, but otherwise this was a nice ale. It is diverse and complex, refined, and very flavorful.
11-13-2003 03:11:30 | More by RoyalT
3.75/5 rDev +10%
09-08-2013 23:37:08 | More by tbryan5
3.75/5 rDev +10%
08-25-2013 01:01:09 | More by warnerry
North Carolina
3.3/5 rDev -3.2%
I opened this new 12oz beer and poured it directly into my Chapel Hill Brewery pint glass--support your local brewers! It actually looks like there's beer missing from my glass. Despite the respectable head and thin layer of foam remnants, I'm taken aback that this big ol' 13%er settled so easily. Relatively big, bacteria-culture lookin' bubbles layer on top of the liquid, adding to the communication from the neck's sticker: high gravity! Still, it LOOKS fairly tame.
The smell is just okay. I detect the Belgian yeast and, as usual, that overpowers all other components. It's not as pronounced as in others I've tried, but it's undisputably the smell's defining characteristic.
I do taste the alcohol. Honestly not too immense--it warms without burning--it's a well-done strong Belgian ale. For the ominous ABV, its taste is tame. You're not gonna chug it, but it's not a bad sipper. Quite frankly, though, I think this beer is designed with a purpose to intoxicate. It's just quaffable enough to drink--I credit the Belgian yeast for that--but what sorta food pairing would you offer with this? Cheese, I reckon.
Mouthfeel is warm and tingly--alcohol with Belgian yeast strain. I'm tellin' ya--this is a straight intoxicator--perhaps that's why its name and label allude to the devil. The beverage really teeters between obnoxiously strong and just tame enough to bear. A tame bear, this one....
I wouldn't recommend two--it is 13%ABV. With that in mind, however, it's not a bad beverage. If your objective is aligned with the Belzebuth from the outset, this might be the beer best suited for you.
06-15-2009 21:34:37 | More by marvin213
S. Georgia & S. Sandwich Isls.
2.05/5 rDev -39.9%
These crazy frenchmen and their extra-strong devil beer...
Some people like to start their night out with a couple shots. Today I'm going with some Belzebuth.
Pours a clear August-afternoon sunshiny amber with a small amount of head, about one skinny finger.
The smell is all yeasty and fruity. I smell pear. Very sweet.
The taste is very pungent, if a taste can be said to be pungent. Alcoholic and phenolic. Actually leaves a bitter taste for all that high-alcohol sweetness, but it's a phenolic bitter taste, and quite off-putting. Just doesn't taste natural to me. As it warms it becomes much more tolerable, but in the end, I was glad I only had 25cL of it.
05-31-2006 14:25:31 | More by moderndrunkard
3.25/5 rDev -4.7%
02-06-2013 20:59:54 | More by Beerswag
3.88/5 rDev +13.8%
Presentation: 250ml brown bottle with a demon dancing amongst the full moon on the label. Best before date clearly notched.
Appearance: Hazy to the point of being cloudy ... most of the dregs where very unsettled and rose to the top of the bottle when opened from the carbonation. Nice orange amber hue ... thin off white lace on top.
Smell: Lots of alcohol in the nose with hints of brandy and alcohol soaked raisins.
Taste: Very fat and chewy malt mouth feel with a creamy slickness coming from the alcohol. Moderate carbonation accenting the spicy sweet alcohol that seems to dominate the front ... we could feel the alcohol warm from mouth to belly. Some fruitiness and hop bitterness is evident leaving candied orange and raisins with a hop leaf flavours. Ghost like grain in the finish that leaves an amazingly clean after taste.
Notes: Not a beer you would want to dance with every night though a treat every once in a while. The only problem was the dregs sneaking into the glass even when I did pour with care ... note that this is a filtered brew though there was a little sediment. Oddly for a brew that boasts 15% abv it has a best before date, I encourage you to buy a couple a lay one down for a while.
04-25-2002 10:25:50 | More by Jason
3.48/5 rDev +2.1%
8 oz(250ml) bottle with "28.3.05" freshness date on front label. 13% vol alc, according to paper label around the neck. Served chilled into a tulip glass. Pours a slightly hazed, honey gold body, with a minimal, ivory head that quickly drops to collar and island chain lacing.
Aroma is malty sweet, and powered by medicinal strength alcohol. Herbal and floral hops are in the background to rein things in a bit.
Mouthfeel has an alcohol kick. Carbonation is active, and this is, surprisingly, light bodied.
Taste is caramel malt on steroids. Alcohol is medicinal, and the sweetness would be cloying if this were a 12 oz bottle, instead of an 8. Some light, herbal hops emerge at the finish to provide a clean aftertaste.
This one is pretty interesting, and defies categorization. Closer to an English, strong old ale than a pils, lager, or strong pale ale. Leave it to the French to mess your mind when trying to figure this ale out. This one will evoke a lot of controversy, as differing palates try to discern what this ale is about.
05-17-2004 22:23:05 | More by merlin48
New York
3.38/5 rDev -0.9%
small bottle, 13% version, served in a small sample glass. Pours light and clear, white head, leaving wispy lace. Malt and alcohol nose with a bit of powdered sugar. Taste is somewhat astringent, sweet and alcoholic. This is not for beginners. Strong brew, minimal hop flavors noted. Mostly sweet malt ,some peppery spice and alcohol. A decent desert beer or after dinner sipper
03-27-2004 11:50:06 | More by Billolick
3.68/5 rDev +7.9%
Appearance: poured a lightly hazed, darker peach/orange color, with a small white head.
Smell: some fruity esters, kinda flowery, cognac or brandy like scent with the alcohol as well, smell thats like those brownish fruit roll up things.
Taste: Dense, rich malt with sweet fruity complexity- flavors like raisin,pear, orange, mixed with some honeyish malts, a warming alcohol, the fruity tastes just show for a flash and the the alcohol takes over, finish is kind of cotton candy sweet, blended with some more grainy qualities.
Mouthfeel: thick, chewy
Drinkability: Interesting flavors and alcohol in this beer, for its strength its pretty drinkable, the alcohol is not biting or harsh, but it does show, a pleasant mellowing brew.
04-22-2007 06:21:45 | More by Byeast
3.75/5 rDev +10%
03-08-2014 13:18:08 | More by innominat
3.65/5 rDev +7%
This review is also based on the 13% version.
The golden beer poured a syrup consistency with a thick, short lasting head. The aroma was malt, alcohol and slight spiced fruit. The taste was initial alcohol, then the malt and ended on fruit undertones, but continually swirling in the mouth. The alcohol was huge; and the taste, complex. When quaffing, I recommend it be cold. Mine was roughly high 30s to low 40s and that seemed to take the alcohol bite out of it. As it warmed, the alcohol became more evident, but did not make it a bad beer. I gave it good marks in the flavor department, just because of the complexity. As others have said, it is an experience, and I think, a good one.
12-15-2002 07:38:18 | More by ryanocerus
3/5 rDev -12%
08-10-2012 13:41:04 | More by fionn13
1.95/5 rDev -42.8%
I like some hard-to-like beers, but I didn't care for this one at all. The flavor was way too simple for such a stong beer. The alcohol was also way too stong for me with nothing to back it up. It was interesting, but not something I would ever buy again.
05-28-2007 23:13:32 | More by ohmybock
3.58/5 rDev +5%
Pours a sort of pale marigold with a very minimal and distressed looking head. Nose is slightly fruity, with plenty of alcohol as well....some candyish sweetness as well. Mouthfeel is thick, oily, and slick, with a big malty taste and all kinds of warming....slight burn on the first few sips. Finish is very clean and the aftertaste is nice. This isn't quite as off-putting as I had expected but it is definitely a sipper. I don't love this beer although it is worth a try, certainly different.
01-28-2006 03:24:18 | More by masikon
3.05/5 rDev -10.6%
.25L bottle - Shared this one w/ SkyCop32. Picked up at Maruhn Getränke in Darmstadt, Germany. Pours a pale hazy golden yellow color. Aromas of yeast, some fruit and spice. Taste is yeasty and medicinal, can really taste the alcohol in this one, can't hold a candle compared to the other Belgian Strong Pale Ales (Duvel).
06-09-2009 17:45:37 | More by sivart
2/5 rDev -41.3%
07-10-2013 22:10:11 | More by Culture
3.58/5 rDev +5%
Amber, not hugely carbonated. Alcohol and some floweriness to the smell. Very spicy flavors, pepper and cloves and the alcohol is noticeably present. Seems like a candied cherry is in order. Almost a bourbon-like character in the mouth. Aftertaste is pretty bitter and not very changed from the initial taste, probably from the strength rather than hops. Interesting potent brew but all in all too much of an arresting spice and alcohol overall impression to me. There are similar strength brews that are more pleasant.
05-21-2002 08:11:33 | More by ADR
West Virginia
3.13/5 rDev -8.2%
13% abv version,
Appearance: Golden amber tone with a thin layer of head cream colored with minimal lacing due to the high alcohol of 13%. Wow, this is a big brew. Aroma: Grain alcohol in the aroma a bit of creamy grainy finish wow it's amazing this beer pushes this much alcohol without much balance in it. Taste: Strong finish of malt and alcohol a notch down from any whiskey or rum out there so good though after the unbalance still retains a tasty finish. Mouthfeel: Thick with a bit of a cloying finish on each sip from the alcohol by volume this is a big beer my goodness how does a company make a beer like this legally. Drinkability: Depending on how much you've had that's the question yes a very strong beer is here but you could concentrate on the abv or the flavor very tasty brew that is stronger than most beers can dream of.
01-18-2004 00:25:49 | More by WVbeergeek
3.5/5 rDev +2.6%
12-17-2012 15:35:58 | More by stereosforgeeks
3.5/5 rDev +2.6%
11-23-2013 02:27:51 | More by IchLiebeBierZu
3.25/5 rDev -4.7%
poured into a pilsner glass. it's what i had.
a very opaque dirty blonde, with nice gold hues on the edges. the head didn't last long, and upon closer inspection, a lot of sediment floating around, despite a careful pour.
pretty much got alcohol from it. not surprising, given the 13% abv. (see beer thoughts)
candy sugar right up front, then some banana and apple. lacks the spiciness i associate with the style.
there's very little aftertaste, a little bit of apple and that's it. sticks to the palate for a while. resiny. the big negative is the way the alcohol hits the senses going down. big fume outburst traveled through my sinuses. not fun.
despite the above note, the high alcohol content doesn't make this hard going down. the overbearing sweetness does, though. i'm not in a rush to revisit this, though i'm interested in laying one down for a while and taking it on then.
02-11-2008 04:33:14 | More by rwathree
3.75/5 rDev +10%
02-26-2014 21:26:56 | More by JIMTRK16
Belzebuth from Brasserie Grain d' Orge (Brasserie Jeanne d'Arc SA)
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These cookies were served at the Deep South Cubfest. Hope you all try them.
from Candy Clayton
Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze
• Cook Time:15 min
• Level: Easy
• Yield: 44 cookies
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 lemon, zested
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 lemon, zested
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In the large bowl combine the butter and the sugar. Using an electric mixer beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating until incorporated. Add the ricotta cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat to combine. Stir in the dry ingredients.
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Spoon the dough (about 2 tablespoons for each cookie) onto the baking sheets. Bake for 15 minutes, until slightly golden at the edges. Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 20 minutes.
Combine the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl and stir until smooth. Spoon about 1/2-teaspoon onto each cookie and use the back of the spoon to gently spread. Let the glaze harden for about 2 hours.


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Mike Sando, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports the Seattle Seahawks are visiting with New York Jets franchise free agent DE John Abraham starting Tuesday, March 14.
i think seattle knows they lost hutch and are looking elsewhere!
Re: abraham visiting seahawks
Well this is a good sign!! If they do sign John then it leaves little cap room for Steve and they probably will let him come to us!!!http://www.myspace.com/pooptin
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i think they know it already and their focusing on the best defensive player instead of hutch they cant afford both for sure.
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Abraham was a game changing type pass rusher but injuries have hurt his career lately, but yes I want the Seahawks to overpay for him so we can get Hutchinson."Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn t work hard."
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Good news for us.. Hey shouldn't this be in the General NFL Discussions thread?
I always wanted to say that... :grin: :grin:
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Abraham does not want to be a jet anymore. i would hope he doesnt come to the nfc.We're bringing purple back.
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Sources: Falcons pursuing deal to land Jets' Abraham
By Len Pasquarelli and Chris Mortensen
ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Falcons are working hard to assemble the appropriate pieces of a trade package intended to lure prized defensive end John Abraham from the New York Jets, ESPN and ESPN.com have confirmed through league sources.
One significant road bump to a deal that, despite ongoing efforts from both sides, remains a long shot: The Falcons steadfastly refuse to include two-year veteran quarterback Matt Schaub, the player Jets officials regard as the centerpiece to any deal, in their trade proposals.
It is believed the Jets are seeking Schaub and the Falcons' second-round draft pick for Abraham.
Without the inclusion of Schaub, the backup to Michael Vick and a youngster whose résumé includes just two regular-season starts, the swap might never be consummated. But Atlanta in particular continues to pursue it and hopes to craft a package that might attract the Jets, but without having to surrender Schaub or the Falcons' first-round draft choice, the 15th overall selection in the lottery.
"There have been discussions, as in plural, but I don't know that it will happen," said one team official. "But [the two teams] are still plugging away."
That said, neither club seems prepared yet to end the talks, in part because the Falcons covet Abraham and because New York is determined to trade the veteran end, designated by the Jets as their franchise player for a second consecutive year.
Despite the speculation that the Jets will use the fourth overall pick on April 29 to choose one of the three highly regarded quarterback prospects in the 2006 draft, New York has apparently targeted Schaub as the young passer it really wants to land. The Jets recently restructured the contract of starting quarterback Chad Pennington to keep from having to release him for cap reasons. But uncertainty still surrounds Pennington, who had surgery in October to repair a torn right rotator cuff, his second such procedure in eight months.
Because of the Pennington situation, the Jets are seeking a younger player, one with starting potential.
A third-round draft choice in 2004, Schaub is highly regarded around the NFL and by Atlanta officials. The former University of Virginia standout has played in 11 games in two seasons, two of them starts, and has completed 66 of 134 attempts for 825 yards, with five touchdown passes, four interceptions and a passer rating of 68.8.
Schaub, 24, lost both his starts. But in a 31-28 loss to New England last Oct. 9 at the Georgia Dome, he threw for 298 yards and three touchdowns in an impressive outing. The defensive coordinator for New England in that game was Eric Mangini, who is the Jets' new head coach, and who obviously liked what he saw of Schaub that day.
Falcons officials are reluctant to part with Schaub for at least two reasons: First, they consider him a quality player and an eventual starter in the league. Second, team officials realize that Vick's derring-do style will always make him susceptible to injuries, and that Atlanta needs a solid backup capable of possibly starting a few games every season. The Falcons consider Schaub ideal for that role.
"We like [Schaub] and he plays a very important position," Falcons team president Rich McKay told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution earlier this week. "From our position, what it would take [to surrender Schaub in a trade] would have to be very strong."
That said, the Falcons would love to land Abraham, a high-energy defender who is viewed as one of the NFL's premier outside pass rushers. And whether New York deals Abraham to Atlanta or some other club, it's clear the six-year veteran will not be back with the Jets in 2006.
Abraham visited with Washington officials over the weekend and was set to be in Seattle for a Wednesday visit. It was announced last week that Abraham would meet with four teams, and Atlanta is believed to be among them.
The Jets last month designated Abraham a franchise player, essentially making him a one-year qualifying offer of $8.33 million, but also severely limiting his mobility in free agency. New York used the franchise tag a year ago, as well, to retain Abraham, and he missed the offseason programs and training camp before signing the one-year deal, worth $6.66 million just days before the start of the season.
Abraham has been saying for two years that he prefers a long-term contract but the two sides have not been able to strike a satisfactory deal. Any team that trades for Abraham will have to first reach agreement with him on a long-term contract. The Falcons have some history in trading for franchise players, having acquired franchise wide receiver Peerless Price from Buffalo in 2003 after reaching a long-term accord that included a $10 million signing bonus.
The Falcons also have a history in dealing with Abraham's agent, Tony Agnone, who represents Atlanta standout left defensive end Patrick Kerney. Teaming Kerney and Abraham would give the Falcons a terrific defensive end tandem.
Termed by Cleveland Browns coach Romeo Crennel as "head and shoulders" above any pass rusher available this offseason, Abraham certainly is a proven sack man. One of the Jets' four first-round selections in the 2000 draft, Abraham has consistently been among the top pass rushers in the NFL, when healthy. Limited to just 19 appearances in 2003-2004 because of injuries, Abraham, a three-time Pro Bowl performer, played in all 16 games for the Jets in 2005, only the third time in six years he has played a full schedule.
He registered 67 tackles, 10½ sacks, six forced fumbles, one recovery and two passes defensed. For his career, the former South Carolina star has 328 tackles, 53½ sacks, 18 forced fumbles, five recoveries and eight pass deflections in 73 games.
With this story, it lessons our chances of getting Hutch. Earlier they were saying that Abraham was talking with Seattle. If Seattle were to sign Abraham, they couldn't possibly afford Hutch. Hope this deal doesn't work out, and Seattle lands Abraham.
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PLUS it would ruin our chances of getting Schaub as well...if he somehow got included in the deal.BANNED OR DEAD...I'LL TAKE EITHER ONE
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Seahawks | Abraham impressed with organization
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 06:14:53 -0800
Dave Hutchinson, of the Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets franchise free agent DL John Abraham visited with the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, March 15, and was very impressed. Abraham said, "The Seahawks have a first-class organization. They treated me like a king. From top to bottom, I was really impressed. They have a great stadium and a great facility. No matter where I go, Seattle is a great organization."
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Jets | Abraham intent on playing in Atlanta
Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:35:15 -0800
Steve Wyche, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports New York Jets franchise free agent DE John Abraham is intent on playing for the Atlanta Falcons, his agent, Tony Agnone, confirmed Sunday, March 19. The contract agreement he reached Friday, March 17, with Atlanta and his word are his bond. The Jets have thwarted Abraham's relocation by treating the Falcons' trade offer of a second-round draft pick as insufficient. Instead, the Jets have agreed to trade him to the Seattle Seahawks for a first-round draft choice, and that decision has left Abraham "not happy," according to Agnone. In a brief e-mail to the Journal-Constitution, Agnone said there had been no developments in the saga over the weekend. Though things were quiet over the weekend, the Falcons confirmed talks are expected to resume as soon as Monday, March 20.
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At 7:05 p.m. Saturday, five minutes before the Mets took the field against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Mets announced that the right-hander Chris Young would be scratched from his start because he could not get loose in the bullpen. The rookie right-hander Dillon Gee started instead.
Okay, so it wasn't exactly a masterpiece. But Gee did strand six Dodgers in the first two innings without allowing a run, and he did pitch into the sixth inning. Not bad considering he figured on having the night off until a few minutes before the game was supposed to start (and bonus points for retiring Andre Ethier twice).
Meanwhile, who knows when Chris Young will pitch again? As Keh points out, Young has answered the bell only 40 times since 2007, due to a variety of shoulder and (lately) bicep injuries. As close as he came to pitching Saturday night, perhaps we should assume he will actually pitch before long. Just don't be surprised if Dillon Gee starts more games for the Mets this season than Chris Young.


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How does a team lose five straight OT games? Detroit Red Wings have several theories | MLive.com
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I'd give the team a B. They have had some beautiful moments, and some lackluster one's, but overall, the team is playing decent, and this losing streak will come to an end soon.
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Hopefully. Colorado's return to reality has been long-awaited.
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A marketing campaign is to be launched later this month to support the sale of the Great Southern Hotels Group.
The group's eight hotels are to for sale on a going concern basis.
The board says that to date it "has been very encouraged" by the level of interest expressed in the hotels to date.
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Lotts wrote:And in a rerun of the BurgerKing etc. fiasco in Dublin Supermacs were finally forced to take down their sign, commenting on the state of the square. They of course had no planning permission for it.
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Update on George's surgery May 1
I had this message from George's son when I got back to the motel room this evening:
My Dad's surgery today lasted about three hours. The surgeon found and repaired a problem that might have been causing the pain Dad has recently been experiencing. The surgeon did not complete the procedure originally planned. After repairing the newly-discovered problem he felt Dad was not at this time strong enough for the additional, planned work. The surgeon was able to assess the original issue and expects that he can address it in a few months, after Dad has had the chance to regain some strength.
Mom is staying in Cleveland tonight. My brother, Steve, and sister-in-law, Nadine, were also in Cleveland for the surgery. I'm sure Mom will be in contact with you once she gets back home and has the chance to settle in.
I just wanted to fill you in, since his Cub "family" is so important to Dad.
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Thanks for the update. Prayer has been lifted up.
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Prayers are sent. Thanks for the update.
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Prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery are on the way from the barnyard We most certainly hope this latest discovery is a giant step towards a more complete recovery.
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Thanks for the update BD... kinda missed this.. way behind on catching up. Glad to hear that the surgery went well even though what was planned and what occured were two different kettle of fish. Nice to see that the way is paved for possibly and easier path next time around.
Our prayers are with George, Marilyn and family as always (+)
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I found this while looking around the Buffalo Rumblings site (props to MattRichWarren). It's interesting to read what LSU fans had to say about PP7. IMO, he's the guy the Panthers should be targeting, so I'm putting this out there in support of that opinion. Dareus would be a close 2nd for me, but the draft depth at DT has me pulling for Peterson. Most think we'll go QB, and while I can respect the reasoning, I'm in the BPA club with the number 1 pick.
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He just mocked Patrick Peterson going 7th to the 49ers and both of the 1st round QBs (Newton and Gabbert) already gone! That would be the best possible thing to happen for us if, for whatever reason, we fail to get Nnamdi before the draft. The 49ers, having missed out on both QBs, would obviously get tremendous value with Peterson at 7, but still would not have their QB of the future and should feel pressured to get him now...meaning a trade for Kolb and probably a swap for firsts or Philly adding some picks. PLEASE LET MCSHAY BE RIGHT!
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