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Is The President Jumping On The Public Option Revival Bandwagon?February 19, 2010 - by Eric Naing
The liberal push to resurrect the public option may have gotten a very big boost.
I've been fairly dismissive of a letter supporting the use of the reconciliation process to push a separate public option bill through the Senate, but now the White House may have just joined the cause.
Open Left highlights an interview between Rachel Maddow and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius in which Sebelius implies that President Obama will support the public option effort if "Senate leadership" (i.e. Sen. Harry Reid [D, NV]) will allow it:
Maddow: "The private insurance company writ large hasn't done a great job. That's why we want a public option to compete with them. These 18 Democratic senators want to bring that back into the fold. If that happened, would the administration fight for it?"
Sebelius: "Well, I think if it's…Certainly. If it's part of the decision of the Senate leadership to move forward, absolutely."
As I said before, this public option letter isn't likely to have much impact unless the White House and Senate leadership get behind it. Since yesterday, Sen. Chuck Schumer [D, NY], the number three Democrat in the Senate, has signed on and now Obama might be next.
It will be interesting to see if the White House will walk back Sebelius's statement. The president has gone to great efforts to restart health care negotiations in as bipartisan a manner as possible and signing onto the number one liberal priority in the debate would not help. Of course, Reid might just end up being the fall guy by holding back the public option and taking the brunt of the liberal backlash.
I watched that program and I was absolutely floored to find out that Michigan
insurance companies wanted to increase insurance by 56%.
Come ON, this is insane. The republicans will be the blame for this. My daughter had one blood test done, which was sent out to a lab and the cost is over $500.00.
She did not want to go but I made her go, of course I'm going to pay for it,
but I highly don't think that I'll go when my annual phis-cal comes in March of this year. I dont have insurance I cant afford it. There go's my Thyroid medication and my cholesterol meds. Because without the test I'm sure my doctor will not want to renew my prescriptions .
Here's an idea maybe I could buy the drugs/medication on the street.
You Democrates and Republicans are killing me.


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Himmerland Golf & Spa Resort offers an excellent solution for travelers looking for family-friendly Farso resorts with free Wi-Fi, a bowling alley and a restaurant with golf course views, located in the area of Gatten.
Nordic Spa Himmerland is the place to be for rest and relaxation, offering aromatherapy, body scrubs, hydrotherapy, body treatments, as well as body wraps, massages and facials. This 4-star Farso resort has 2 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner so there's no need to worry about dining options on this trip. Why not go for a swim as this resort features an indoor pool, a good way to unwind. Outfitted with a bar/lounge, you'll find the perfect place to have a drink. Have hours of fun for all the family as there is also a waterslide. Additional leisure facilities include an arcade/game room. Staff are available to provide tour/ticket assistance.
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Things are winding down a little. Here's some old favorites and some few new additions to the garden.
Norman S. Track - a great late performer. Found a polly today!
Tahiti Sweetie - Just purchased this year and the blooms are not quite where I believe they will be next year. They also may look darker than other pictures I have seen - perhaps because it has been a cooler summer.
Natures Showman - a nice gift plant
Carnival in Mexico - looks a little more orangy in person than the picture.
Dick Ward - can't help but share another favorite hosta that is growing in full sun.
Here's a view of my Siren's Song garden. The name is inspired by the planter in the center - a woman's head with a ring of shells. Sedums are a great option for this planter because they require next to no care - I never remember to water this planter.
I just rediscovered this site. I have been away for a number of years. Would love to make some trades for some of your hostas or to have a list of your top favorites. I have numerous daylilies and iris. I have limited resources in my neck of the woods to purchase anything unusual. I also have some mini hens and chicks perfect for fairy gardens. Have not seen any over an inch in diameter. Love your yard. My hubby cooks, gardens and dabbles in iron and concrete work. So life is good. Lol
Your Hosta garden is so will laid out. The Siren's Head adds a bit of whimsy to it. Since I have so little shade, I haven't investigated Hostas much, but I know yours are sure pretty....I like that gift daylily too. Sometimes you get some neat daylilies......Maryl
I love the garden shot with the hostas, and love the looks of Dick Ward. I grow Tahiti Sweetie, and it took a few years to settle in but is doing nicely now. The blooms are definitely darker and more red in cooler temps, like we've been having all year here.
Would enjoy more of your garden pics. Statuary is especially effective in a hosta garden. The lavender flowers that you dislike look good on that green hosta to the right. Care to name some of the hostas? How would you describe the color on Norman S. Track? It looks quite burgundy. Or wine?
This post was edited by mantis__oh on Thu, Aug 14, 14 at 6:47
Thank you for all the comments.
Norman S. Track is a great performer and is consistently burgundy with a blue halo - regardless of the temperature.
I can name a couple of the hosta:
The large to the right of the statue is "Inspire Greatness". I love the white tipping on the leaf. It is the large blue centered in this picture:
Another fun smaller hosta to the left of the statue is "Wheee". People comment on it whenever they visit. This closeup picture explains the name:
Wheee is a great addition to a flower arrangement too. For my daughters wedding, the florist used hosta and Japanese Forest Grass from my gardens.


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BALTIMORE - Loyola University Maryland secured its spot in the 2014 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships on Sunday, winning the Patriot League Championship, 16-7, over Lehigh University at Ridley Athletic Complex.
The Greyhounds (14-1 overall), who won the conference title in their first year of League membership, will play in the NCAA Championships for the third time in as many years.
Led by Matt Sawyer's four goals, five Loyola players had two or more goals, and six finished with multi-point games in the win over the third-seeded Mountain Hawks (13-5). Nikko Pontrello tallied three goals and two assists, and Brian Schultz added two of each, while Justin Ward finished with a goal and fourassists.
Jack Runkel, who was named the Tournament's Most Valuable Player, made 15 saves and had 27 in the Championships. He was joined on the All-Tournament Team by teammates Joe Fletcher, Schultz and Ward.
With his finalassist, Ward brokethe Patriot League single-season record for assists with 49, topping the total of Bucknell University's David Dickson from a year ago.
Lehigh got on the board first as Patrick Corbett struck for an unassisted goal 1:11 into play, but starting with Tyler Albrecht's goal at 7:10, Loyola went on a 6-0 run that carried into the second quarter.
Schultz delivered a hard shot that went off the cross bar, but right to Albrecht who scooped up the ground ball and stuck with a low shot past Mountain Hawks' goalkeeper Matt Poillon. Pontrello then added back-to-back goals for the Greyhounds.
His first came after Ward broke out of traffic behind the cage and found Pontrello for a 12-yard stepdown shot on the left side at 4:55 in the first. He then caught a Ward pass, shot-faked and face-dodged a defender to score from outside 54 ticks into the second period.
It was Sawyer's turn to score consecutive goals for Loyola. Schultz passed up a shot and found him on the crease for one at 11:14, and Brian Sherlock then dodged right and fed Sawyer to the left for his second at 8:53.
Kevin Ryan capped the 6-0 run after a quick Schultz restart and feed from behind, scoring from on top of the crease at 5:52 to make it 6-2 Greyhounds.
Lehigh, however, scored two quickly with under three minutes left in the first half. Dan Taylor connected in transition at 2:59, and Dylan O'Shaughnessy used a Taylor feed 29 ticks of the clock later to cut the Mountain Hawks' deficit to three, 6-3.
Runkel snuffed out a point-blank shot by Taylor with less than 25 seconds left in the half, and at the end of a quick clear, Ward sent a pass to Schultz on the crease for a goal that gave the Greyhounds a four-goal cushion at halftime, 7-3.
That save thwarted what could have been a 4-0 Lehigh run as the Mountain Hawks went man-up early in the third after a Loyola push, and Kurtis Kaunas scored on a high bouncer at 13:47.
The Greyhounds struck back with an extra-man goal of their own at 9:34 when Ward threw a pass to Sawyer for a 12-yard rip. That goal started another Loyola run that was extended at 2:39 with a transition goal. The ball went behind the cage to Pontrello who fed Schultz at the top for a 13-yard bullet.
With less than 13 seconds left in the third quarter, Kevin Ryan made a long run on the left side, beat his defender and dumped in a goal over Poillon's shoulder to push the advantage to six, 10-4, heading into the final 15 minutes of regulation.
Loyola killed an early fourth-quarter pushing penalty, and Brian Sherlock went on a one-man clear. He kept going straight to the goal and scored at 13:04 to cap a 4-0 run.
Corbett got one back for Lehigh at 11:02, but Sherlock scored again in transition. This time, the ball went behind to Pontrello who threw it to Sherlock as he stepped into the top of the box, and Sherlock tallied his second of the day to go with an assist. That goal sparked another 4-0 Loyola run.
The Greyhounds ran a man-down clear, and Derek Zook hit Justin Ward cutting to the goal for a score at 6:18. The assist was the first point of the defender's career.
Lehigh set up a ride with the goalkeeper out of the crease, but Ward threw a long pass to Fletcher who fed Sawyer for his fourth of the game at 4:33, and Pontrello rolled the crease after catching a Ward pass to score his third at 2:38.
Corbett notched his third of the game off a rebound at 1:20, but Matt Cunningham used a Ryan Fournier pass to respond for Loyola with 37 ticks left on the clock.
Loyola's nine-goal margin of victory was the largest ever in a Patriot League Championship Game, and the 16 goals tied the tournament record for total goals by one team. The Greyhounds' 26 points (16 goals, 10 assists) set a tournament record, too.
The Greyhounds picked up 41 ground balls to the Mountain Hawks' 37. Fletcher and Graham Savio led the way with six each, while Fournier had four. Fletcher also caused three turnovers.
The win was Loyola's 14th in a row, tying the program record for most consecutive victories (2012). It is also matches the 2012 team's mark as the seventh-longest in the NCAA since 2002.
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Shade and drought tolerant - plus summer color?
After recent landscaping work, our city front yard has a large new space for color. The down side is that a lovely maple sucks up all the summer moisture. We have tulip bulbs for spring and last summer I put annuals over them. Although impatiens flourished elsewhere in our shady garden, they looked pathetic in this space last summer, despite my loyal watering. They were also difficult to plant because of the tree's roots. Suggestions for a colorful PERENNIAL that is drought- and shade-tolerant?
I'm in zone 9b/10 so I'm not sure if these will take your zone. Almost everything I grow has to be drought-tolerant.
Perennials I have in shade:
geraniums, coral bells, penstemon, vinca, orchids,
I find most roses are drought-tolerant once established. The old garden type roses are very hardy and some are shade-tolerant. Climbers can be used as large bushes. Climbers that I have in partial sun/shade: buff beauty, Mademoiselle Alfred Carriere, Blush noisettes (all noisettes can take some shade) and Dr. W. Van Fleet. Other roses (not hybrid tea roses) that I have in partial shade: Rosarie de l'hay, Reine des violettes, souvenir de la malmaison, gruss an aachen.
If roots are a problem, maybe some hanging baskets would do the trick? And while the flowers aren't usually anything special, the wide varities of hostas might offer nice color and texture choices. See the Hosta forum for some ideas.
Good luck.
Daylilies (Hemerocallis) do well in my dry shade, and I know there are lots of cultivars with different colours and bloom times. Also mallow (Malva spp.) bloom happily, and it's probably worth trying campanula carpatica. Oh, and my heart-leaved aster is quite happy. This year I planted tradescantia (spiderwort), which my source tells me is happy anywhere - we shall see. I've also planted nicotiana - again, we shall see. Other no-so-colourful stuff that's happy is lily-of-the-valley, wild strawberries and, oddly, festuca glauca (blue fescue), which is supposed to like lots of sun. On the edge of the shade area I've got creeping speedwell, which is currently blooming quite prettily, and some pansies, which are blooming now but won't be happy when it gets hot.
Also fritillaria meleagris is nice along with the tulips (I've got purple and white tulips, nice with the mixed purple and white fritillaria).
Hope this is helpful.
Salvia coccinea is a dry shade bloomer here in Texas; it's an annual, but reseeds itself well. I have a number of other shade plants that are colorful, but doubt they'd do well in your zone. Native columbines might do well for you; the Texas natives do well for me in dry shade.
Be careful of lily of the valley - it's cute but will get into garden beds and drive you crazy unlewss there is a LOT of room between this spot and your borders.
I don't find daylilies bloom very well w.o. some sun.
There are pretty ajugas now and they bloom and have nice bronzy or ruby leaves and do well in dry shade. Also foam flower. None of these are long bloomers but have nice leaf textures.
And whatever you do, don't plant bishop's weed, aka goutweed, often recommended for dry shade. Evil evil evil. It's like deliberately planting bindweed - you'll never have anything else. They were selling it at my local (reputable!) garden centre, at $10.99 a pot. Clearly they're Satan's little helpers.
I really can't think of anything that will coexist with tree roots (I'm oh, so familiar with that situation) AND provide summer bloom. Most things are short bloomers like Ajuga and Epimedium. But how about using a ground cover like those and adding some strategically placed pots of bloomers?
How high is the maple tree limbed-up?
I have the old fashioned iris growing at the base of my good-sized tulip tree. It's doing very well there ,and blooms nicely.The newer varieties may not do so well.
I believe it (the tree) is quite a water-guzzler ,too ,since the grass dries out around it in a dry summer.
I also have vinca with the iris.It's not spreading ..just staying by the tree. (I mow around it)
The pot thing is a good idea - if you have nice ground cover like vinca, then you can have pots for color and rotate things in and out. I do this in shady garden spots which are having a down time and it's successful - and making planters is fun
NO NO NO to bishop's weed!!! At a farmer's market last Sat somebody was selling big pots of it and an unwary new gardener was considering it. I spoke up and I don't think the seller was happy with me but PULEEZ!
I'd like to add that my earlier suggestions (daylilies, mallow, campanula, aster etc) are all planted amongst tree roots. I just keep adding compost - spring and fall - in large quantities, because this is all the front yard I have. This may not be a possibility for you, but it does work. Oh, and I forgot, though someone else mentioned it - columbine is another excellent choice - I have aquilegia canadensis.
Nearly all of my garden is planted among tree roots. Think of plants that naturally cope with tree roots and that will help you. The big question is how much shade do you have. If you have fairly deep shade with no direct sun, consider Japanese anenome, Columbine as Flower Slut mentioned, astilbe (though it will need more nutrients there), ligularia, or some types of hardy geranium.
You might check out pulmonaria, primrose, dead nettle, bluebells, ming toy daylily, purple dome asters if it gets at least dappled shade is just stunning, scarlet sage,hellebores, toad lillies, corydalis,indian pinks,crown imperial can take partial shade, jack-in-the pulpit.
yes, lamium (dead nettle) has several varieties and presents a pretty variegation (semi-evergreen for me) even if it's not in bloom. Ajuga will prefer some moisture. Not sure if the jack-in-the-pulpit is a good idea; they like REALLY loose soil and don't take kindly to transplanting, plus their bloom time is SO short. Creeping phlox?
Lamium is very tough, and can be colorful. There is a purple-blooming variety with silver variegated leaves that looks very nice. I too have dry shade and am trying to fill it up. Lamium was the first thing I put in there. I've also heard that heucherellas are very good for this type of situation. (A cross between heucheras and tiarellas.)
Other plants that I've heard recommended:
-bugloss (I think it's also called "Siberian Forget-Me-Nots)
-geranium macorrhizum (not the prettiest geranium I've seen)
-lily of the valley is doing well in my dry shade
If you look for variegated versions of these plants, they may provide more splash.
Sure, iliy of the valley will work, but it is worse than Bishop's Weed if it gets into beds, as you absolutely cannot pull it out and it spreads into even the roots of other perennials. Only use it if it is far, far away from borders and beds. I've said this before!!
My ajuga does quite nicely in these conditions and their are lamiuns which are VERY attractive. I have a varigated leaf variety with pale yellow flowers, as well as a couple of others w. purple and w. pink.
Yup, epimdeiums also work well for me too. But they don't cover as much space for a while (at least in my spots.)
What about Lysimachia? There's Firecracker (deep purple leaves with bright small yellow flowers that look like they're popping out of the plant. This one is doing well in a shaded garden with dry soil. I don't usually mulch, but did so with these, which helps. I do not consider it a 'bully', and when it goes beyond it's limits, just pull out the new shoot, and cut back to the mama plant.
I am also trying Eupatoriums - Chocolate and the regular Joe Pye.
These gardens are surrounded by boulders coming out of the ground, and the front boulders get sun for a couple of hours. Since they absorb heat, the ground dries-up quickly, yet the gardens behind the boulders are in shade...
I garden in southeastern Pennsylvania in a mostly shady garden. There are two large maples that dominate my front garden but two tenacious low growers are content growing in their dry, root filled shade. The first is the non stop bloomer corydalis lutea. The second is tinantia pringleii, also a nonstop bloomer. Both reseed vigorously but are easy to remove. As a bonus, Lutea and Tinantia look quite nice together.


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Federal prosecutors unveiled a 14-count indictment Wednesday of Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), one of his party's leading voices on foreign affairs, charging him with using his office to benefit an eye doctor in exchange for many gifts over their decades of friendship.Read full article >>
Wonkblog: Following the crowd, McDonald's pledges to raise wagesLydia DePillis
McDonald's will reportedly raise its minimum wage to an average of $9.90 by July 1, up from $9.01, in advance of a planned wave of strikes on April 15 by fast-food workers demanding better pay and working conditions. The news was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.Read full article >>
Rebel forces push farther into key Yemeni port city of AdenAli al-Mujahed, Brian Murphy
SANAA, Yemen — Shiite rebel forces backed by tanks and heavy machine guns pushed deeper into Yemen's second-largest city on Wednesday in a bid to strengthen their hold even as Saudi-led airstrikes attempt to cut off their supply lines and cripple their capabilities.Read full article >>
Iran talks to be extended another dayCarol Morello
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Negotiations over Iran's nuclear program will be extended for a second day beyond Tuesday's deadline, as Secretary of State John F. Kerry announced he would stay in Switzerland to continue the talks into Thursday.Read full article >>
Former educators found guilty in Atlanta school cheating scandalMark Berman Il y a 5 heures
More than two years after dozens of people were indicted over a widespread cheating scandal in the Atlanta public school system, a jury found multiple former teachers and educators guilty Wednesday of conspiring to change test scores.Read full article >>
Amid record-low snowpack, California orders mandatory curbs on water useReid Wilson
California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) announced strict new curbs on state water use Wednesday to combat a worsening drought affecting more than 50 million people in the western United States.The executive order imposes mandatory water reductions across California to reduce water usage by 25 percent. Brown announced the new restrictions on a mountain near Lake Tahoe, where state officials gathered to conduct an annual snowfall measure. The field where the measurement took place has averaged 66 inches of snow on April 1 since records began in 1950; today, there is no snow on the ground.Read full article >>
Arkansas governor says he won't sign religious liberty bill, asks lawmakers to change itMark Berman
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) said Wednesday morning he will not sign a controversial religious liberty bill, saying he wants lawmakers to recall the bill and change it so that it more closely resembles federal law.Read full article >>
Federal Eye: GSA official at center of Las Vegas conference scandal pleads guilty to fraudJosh Hicks
A former senior government executive at the center of the General Services Administration's Las Vegas conference scandal pleaded guilty to fraud Tuesday for making false expense claims.Jeffrey E. Neely, a one-time acting regional administrator for GSA, acknowledged in federal court in San Francisco that he submitted a claim for casino lodging that he knew was not for official business.Read full article >>
Why Obama chose the Iran talks to take one of the biggest risks of his presidencyGreg Jaffe
Much of President Obama's foreign policy agenda has been foisted upon him during his six years in office. He inherited two wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, neither of which he's been able to end. He's had to react to chaos in the Middle East and a Russian incursion in Ukraine.Read full article >>
The Darcars family drama: Cut out of the auto business, a daughter suesRoxanne Roberts
In 1987, Tammy Darvish was on top of the world. At 23, she had a thriving career in the family car business, working alongside her father, a man she adored. She was an enthusiastic big sister to her three half-siblings. And, after four years of dating, the love of her life had finally proposed.Read full article >>
Federal Eye: SEC says confidentiality agreements may have 'muzzled' whistleblowers at top government contractorScott Higham
In what is being called a landmark ruling for whistleblowers, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced Wednesday that one of the nation's largest government contractors used confidentiality agreements that had the potential to intimidate and "muzzle" workers from reporting allegations of fraud.Read full article >>
Meet the most fascinating part of the F-35: The $400,000 helmetChristian Davenport
The F-35 Lightning II is one of the most complicated weapons systems ever developed, a sleek and stealthy fighter jet years in the making that is often called a flying computer because of its more than 8 million lines of code. The Joint Strike Fighter comes in three versions, including one that is designed to take off and land on an aircraft carrier and another that lands vertically, as if it were a helicopter.Read full article >>
To win China's ultra-rich, American automakers are tricking out the backseatDrew Harwell
Obama administration signals fight over subpoenas of Secret Service staffCarol D. Leonnig
Palestinians join international court to fight IsraelWilliam Booth
Crash challenges German identity, notions of privacyAnthony Faiola, Michael Birnbaum
BERLIN — In the case of Andreas Lubitz — the seemingly unstable co-pilot who crashed a German jetliner into a French mountainside last week — it is almost as if this nation is reluctant to ask itself what went wrong.Read full article >>
Atlanta teen who received controversial heart transplant dies in chase with policeAbby Phillip
In 2013, then-15-year-old Anthony Stokes was dying and desperately needed a heart transplant that he couldn't get because, according to doctors, he had "a history of noncompliance."Stokes's family suspected that his low grades and a history of trouble with the law gave doctors reason to believe that he would not be willing to take his medicine or show up at subsequent doctor's visits. The Georgia teen's story story sparked outrage, and the hospital quickly reversed their decision, giving him priority on the transplant list.Read full article >>
Wife of rabbi accused of voyeurism speaks for the first time — in Biblical parablesMichelle Boorstein
Boehner in Israel: Despite political discord, 'bonds between our two nations are strong'Sean Sullivan
Wonkblog: Why macaroni and cheese tastes so good when we're downRoberto A. Ferdman
Poll: Obama approval softens; GOP struggles to consolidate after 2014Dan Balz, Peyton Craighill
President Obama's approval rating has softened since registering a sharp upward spike early this year, but he has regained some of the ground lost to Republicans during and after their big victories in the 2014 midterm elections, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.Read full article >>
PostEverything: The poor are treated like criminals everywhere, even at the grocery storeJeanine Grant Lister
Want to see a look of pure hatred? Pull out an EBT card at the grocery store.Now that my kids are grown and gone, my Social Security check is enough to keep me from qualifying for government food benefits. But I remember well when we did qualify for a monthly EBT deposit, a whopping $22 — and that was before Congress cut SNAP benefits in November 2013. Like 70 percent of people receiving SNAP benefits, I couldn't feed my family on that amount. But I remember the comments from middle-class people, the assumptions about me and my disability and what the poor should and shouldn't be spending money on.Read full article >>
Federal Eye: Bureau of Prisons manager tried moving whistleblower's office to old jail cellJosh Hicks
Two whistleblowers have accused the Federal Bureau of Prisons of trying to banish them to inappropriate work spaces — including a converted jail cell with no desk, computer or phone — after they lodged complaints against the agency.Read full article >>
Andrew Getty, 47, dead in latest Getty family tragedyJustin Wm. Moyer
This post has been updated.The grandson of one of the most storied American industrialists has been found dead in Los Angeles.Andrew Getty, 47, grandson of oil baron J. Paul Getty and an heir to the family's fortune, was found dead at his home on Tuesday afternoon, as the Los Angeles Times reported. Getty was naked from the waist down in the bathroom and appeared to have suffered some sort of blunt force trauma. After a preliminary investigation, the Los Angeles County coroner's office said the death appeared to be from accidental or natural causes, according to the Los Angeles Times.Read full article >>
Indiana woman jailed for "feticide." It's never happened before.Sarah Kaplan
U.S. Navy alarmed at Beijing's 'Great Wall of Sand' in South China SeaSimon Denyer
Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell rushed to hospitalFred Barbash
Lufthansa knew of co-pilot's previous 'severe depression' in 2009Anthony Faiola, Michael Birnbaum
BERLIN — The co-pilot who crashed Flight 9525 into a French mountainside last week had informed the German carrier Lufthansa in 2009 about a "previous episode of severe depression," the airline said on Tuesday, raising fresh questions about the series of decisions that allowed Andreas Lubitz to stay in the skies. Read full article >>
Editorial: Egypt's 'meaningless' rule of lawEditorial Board
ON THE afternoon of Jan. 24, a young Egyptian poet and political activist joined other members of the secular Socialist Alliance Party in peacefully attempting to lay flowers in Cairo's Tahrir Square in memory of those killed in the 2011 revolution. According to witnesses and videos, masked police fired birdshot into the group from behind at close range; Shaimaa al-Sabbagh , the mother of a 5-year-old, died in the arms of a friend. After heart-rending photos of her bloody face spread across social media, public outrage surged, and the regime of Abdel Fatah al-Sissi felt compelled to respond. In a letter to The Post, Egypt's ambassador to Washington disputed our description of Ms. Sabbagh's death as Muslim Brotherhood propaganda and said, "A thorough independent investigation is underway to bring her killers to justice."Read full article >>
America's 'national library' is behind the digital curve, a new report findsPeggy McGlone
Teen volleyball player takes her dispute to another kind of courtJustin Jouvenal
Nigeria opposition candidate wins presidency in historic raceKevin Sieff
Secret, unlimited donations could boost a Jeb Bush runEd O'Keefe, Matea Gold
Jeb Bush has given his tacit endorsement to a new group that can collect unlimited amounts of money in secret, part of a bold effort by his advisers to create a robust external political operation before he declares his expected White House bid.Read full article >>
Indiana law draws Republican White House hopefuls into the culture warsPhilip Rucker, Robert Costa
The national debate over an Indiana religious-liberties law seen as anti-gay has drawn the entire field of Republican presidential contenders into the divisive culture wars, which badly damaged Mitt Romney in 2012 and which GOP leaders eagerly sought to avoid for 2016.Read full article >>
Diplomats to continue Iran nuclear talks into WednesdayCarol Morello
Iraqi forces have reclaimed Tikrit, prime minister saysLoveday Morris
Arkansas lawmakers approve religious liberty bill despite firestorm over Indiana lawMark Berman
'Unimaginable': Man killed when headstone falls at mother-in-law's gravesiteSarah Larimer
A 74-year-old Pennsylvania man died this week after a headstone fell on him while he was at a relative's grave.Stephen Woytack was decorating his mother-in-law's grave for Easter on Monday when the stone toppled, reported ABC affiliate WNEP. Woytack's wife, Lucy, was with him when it fell.Read full article >>
Obama commutes sentences of 22 drug offendersJuliet Eilperin
President Obama, who has stepped up his campaign this year to overhaul the nation's criminal justice system, commuted the sentences of 22 drug offenders Tuesday.More than a year after the Justice Department launched an initiative aimed at granting clemency to nonviolent offenders, the effort has gotten off to a slow start, In December 2013 Obama commuted the sentences of eight people as part of the effort, all of whom were serving lengthy prison sentences for crack cocaine offenses.Read full article >>
Obama administration ends long hold on military aid to EgyptMissy Ryan
The United States will resume its paused military aid to Egypt, the White House said Tuesday, signaling the Obama administration's desire to help a key Middle Eastern ally confront militant threats despite concerns about its repressive stance on human rights. Read full article >>
U.S. prisoner in Yemen said to be held in area under Saudi-led bombardmentAdam Goldman
An American prisoner in Yemen told his lawyers in a rare telephone call this week that he is being held in an area of the capital being targeted in the Saudi-led bombardment and that he feared for his life as the country descends into further chaos.Read full article >>
Milbank: Republican candidates are on a collision course with the American electorateDana Milbank
Yemen's Houthi rebels get boost from country's ousted dictatorAli al-Mujahed, Hugh Naylor
FBI identifies man who died in NSA incident as Ricky Shawatza HallPeter Hermann, Lynh Bui
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DOJ won't seek contempt charges against ex-IRS official Lois LernerThe Associated Press Il y a 1 heure
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department won't seek criminal contempt charges against Lois Lerner, the former IRS official at the center of a controversy over how the agency treated conservative political groups. Ronald Machen, the outgoing U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, announced the decision in a March 31 letter to House Speaker John Boehner that was made public on Wednesday. The GOP-controlled House had referred the case to federal prosecutors after lawmakers voted last year to hold Lerner in contempt of Congress for her refusal to testify before a pair of committee hearings. Lerner directed the IRS division that processes applications for tax-exempt status. She set off a political firestorm in 2013 when she disclosed that agents had improperly singled out applications from tea party and other conservative groups for extra, sometimes burdensome scrutiny. An inspector general's report found no evidence of a political conspiracy, instead blaming poor management at the agency. But many Republicans in Congress remain skeptical. Lerner invoked her Fifth Amendment right not to answer questions at a hearing before the House Oversight Committee. But House Republicans claim she waived her constitutional right by delivering an opening statement in which she declared her innocence. In his letter, Machen said a team of "experienced career prosecutors" determined that Lerner did not waive her Fifth Amendment rights by making "general claims of innocence." Machen, whose last day in office was Wednesday, said prosecutors concluded that it would not be appropriate to send contempt charges to a grand jury because the Constitution protects her. Lerner's attorney, William Taylor, said his client was gratified by the news "and looks forward to moving on with her life." "It is unfortunate that the majority party in the House put politics before a citizen's constitutional rights," he said in a written statement. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, a leading member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee that sought Lerner's testimony, said by failing to pursue charges against her, Machen "used his power as a political weapon to undermine the rule of law." "This is wrong and a great example of why so many Americans distrust their government," Jordan said in a written statement. Attorney General Eric Holder has resisted previous attempts to appoint a special counsel to investigate the matter, saying it was unwarranted. Lerner was placed on paid leave the day after she proclaimed her innocence at the committee hearing. She retired from the IRS four months later.
BREAKING NEWS: Woman arrested in murder of D.C. lawyer at Donovan hotelHorace Holmes, ABC 7 News
WASHINGTON (WJLA) - A woman has been arrested in the murder of a D.C. lawyer at the Donovan hotel, police confirmed to ABC 7 News on Wednesday evening. David Messerschmit, 30, was found dead inside a hotel room in February at the Donovan in Northwest Washington. Police did not immediately release the name of the woman taken into custody - or provide further details surrounding the arrest. More details to come ...
5 arrested in protest inside U.S. Supreme CourtThe Associated Press
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez indicted on corruption chargesThe Associated Press
Obama signs order creating new cyber sanctions programThe Associated Press
D.C. elementary student sent to hospital alone for medical emergencyJohn Gonzalez Il y a 3 heures
WASHINGTON (WJLA) -- A young mother said she was outraged when an elementary school in Southeast D.C. sent her son in an ambulance to the hospital - by himself. "I leave my child in the care of the school, I don't expect this to happen," said Dominique Collins about Tuesday morning's incident at Stanton Elementary School. The school called Collins at work and said her son was having what seemed to be an asthma attack and was choking; she told school officials she was on her way. She would soon discover her son was sent to the hospital alone. The principle later called Collins to apologize profusely and make it clear that what happened was not school protocol. School staff promised Collins such an incident would never happen again, but Collins isn't satisfied and said she's considering pulling her son out of the school. A school spokesperson told ABC7 News the officials were looking into the matter, but added that the priority in a medical situation like Tuesday's is to get the child to the hospital as quickly as possible.
Marshals review procedures after inmate escaped Fairfax hospital, broke into homeThe Associated Press, ABC 7 News
BREAKING NEWS: Dump truck & Metro bus collide in Md., 10 hurtNewsChannel 8
7 On Your Side: 'Don?t be fooled!' consumer protection phone bank from 5-6:30 p.m.Il y a 5 heures
Va. schools get 4-year waiver extension on No Child Left Behind standardsThe Associated Press
Rockville man convicted in videotaped sex abuse of toddlerThe Associated Press
Parents sue when Chantilly volleyball team benches daughterThe Associated Press
The Maryland blue crab in your crab cakes may be fakeBrad Bell, ABC 7 News
Music mogul sentenced to life in Md. prison for executing man in front of childKevin Lewis
D.C. officer to be recognized for heroism during Navy Yard shootingABC 7 News
Driver killed at NSA identified as transgender who had lengthy criminal recordThe Associated Press, ABC 7 News
Walmart takes firm stand against Arkansas religious freedom bill
Husband, wife found dead in home, had been cut by chainsawThe Associated Press
Israeli leader says world needs 'better deal' with Iran
Google Maps turns into Pac-Man's chomping groundsThe Associated Press
First Lady Michelle Obama asks kids to step up for healthy lunch challengeThe Associated Press
'General Hospital' leads Daytime Emmy nominationsThe Associated Press
Trevor Noah, new host of the 'The Daily Show,' defends self in backlash to old tweetsThe Associated Press
A day after missing deal deadline, Iran nuclear talks resumeThe Associated Press
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - Iran nuclear negotiators resumed talks here Wednesday, just hours after abandoning a March 31 deadline to reach the outline of a deal and agreeing to press on. However, as the discussions dragged on, three of the six foreign ministers involved left the talks, and prospects for agreement remained uncertain. Claiming enough progress had been made to warrant an extension after six days of intense bartering and eager to avoid a collapse in the discussions, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and his British and German counterparts huddled with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif in the Swiss town of Lausanne to continue a marathon effort to bridge still significant gaps and hammer out details of a framework accord. The foreign ministers of China, France and Russia all departed Lausanne overnight, although the significance of their absence was not clear. The remaining ministers and the Chinese, French and Russian officials left behind are looking to reach understandings that would form the basis for a comprehensive agreement to be reached by the end of June. After the talks last broke in the early hours of Wednesday, Zarif said solutions to many of the problems had been found and that documents attesting to that would soon be drafted. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said before leaving that the negotiators had reached agreement in principle on all key issues, and in the coming hours it will be put on paper. But other officials were more skeptical. Asked how high the chances of success were, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said: "I cannot say." And British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said Iran might still not be ready to accept what is on the table. "I'm optimistic that we will make further progress this morning but it does mean the Iranians being willing to meet us where there are still issues to deal with," Hammond told British reporters. "Fingers crossed and we'll hope to get there during the course of the day." Although the Chinese, French and Russian ministers left their deputies in charge, Kerry postponed his planned Tuesday departure to stay in Lausanne, and an Iranian negotiator said his team would stay "as long as necessary" to clear the remaining hurdles. Officials say their intention is to produce a joint statement outlining general political commitments to resolving concerns about Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, and their intention to begin a new phase of negotiations to get to that point. In addition, they are trying to fashion other documents that would lay out in more detail the steps they must take by June 30 to meet those goals. The additional documents would allow the sides to make the case that the next round of talks will not simply be a continuation of negotiations that have already been twice extended since an interim agreement between Iran, the United States, Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany was concluded in November 2013. President Barack Obama and other leaders, including Iran's, have said they are not interested in a third extension. But if the parties agree only to a broad framework that leaves key details unresolved, Obama can expect stiff opposition at home from members of Congress who want to move forward with new, stiffer Iran sanctions. Lawmakers had agreed to hold off on such a measure through March while the parties negotiated. The White House says new sanctions would scuttle further diplomatic efforts to contain Iran's nuclear work and possibly lead Israel to act on threats to use military force to accomplish that goal. And despite the progress that diplomats said merited the extension of talks into Wednesday, officials said the differences notably included issues over uranium enrichment, the status of Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles, limits on Iran's nuclear research and development, and the timing and scope of sanctions relief. The U.S. and its negotiating partners are demanding curbs on Iranian nuclear activities that could be used to make weapons, and they say any agreement must extend the time Tehran would need to produce a weapon from the present several months to at least a year. The Iranians deny such military intentions, but they are negotiating with the aim that a deal will end sanctions on their economy.
'X Files' actor David Duchovny to release 1st album in MayThe Associated Press
Muhammadu Buhari wins Nigeria election, defeating Goodluck JonathanThe Associated Press
Singer Joni Mitchell hospitalized in Los AngelesThe Associated Press
D.C. activists to protest at offices of Rubio, CruzThe Associated Press
D.C. doesn't make list of top 5 worst cities for traffic congestionCNN
ATLANTA (CNN) – You're not imagining things. A new survey shows that for most drivers, the commute to and from the office is getting worse. Find out the cities with the most congested commutes, and ideas to make the drive just a little smoother. If you've ever wondered how much time you spend each year stuck in traffic on the way home from the office, the answer is about 168 hours. For those counting, that's one solid week. That's according to an annual study by GPS maker TomTom, which looked at morning and evening commutes in 200 cities around the globe. Here in the U.S., the worst five cities for traffic congestion: 1. Los Angeles 2. San Francisco 3. Honolulu 4. New York 5. Seattle As much as workers hate it, employers aren't thrilled about it either. "It's not good for employers either because, of course, the productivity goes down, people are already exhausted from white-knuckled commuting into work, or they're late. Nobody's happy about that and everyone's less productive," said Nick Cohn, TomTom head of Global Traffic Research. For those looking for a silver lining, that increase in traffic means more people are working. "You can see the cities in the U.S. where the economy is going really well, you can see that in the congestion levels, for better or for worse, of course," Cohn said. Cities that relieved some of their rush hour congestion from last year, according to TomTom, are benefitting from things like bike lanes, re-timing signals, and working with major employers to stagger the workday, so not everyone is on the roads at once. Employees who can't make their in time more flexible can try different routes, real-time apps that keep tabs on traffic, and public transportation where available. Additional insight into rush hour traffic Commuters in Los Angeles experience the worst traffic congestion overall, the evening rush hour is no exception. The average 30-minute drive in L.A. will take 54 minutes during evening rush hour, leading to an extra 92 hours wasted in traffic annually.
Ovechkin nets 50th, adds assist, Capitals top Hurricanes 4-2The Associated Press
Michigan police officers buy family a car seat instead of issuing ticketABC News
Man arrested after PGPD officer shoots at him following chase; no one hurtThe Associated Press, ABC 7 News
NASA testing Mars 'flying saucer'ABC News
Boy sets fire, displaces 50 residents of Suitland apartment buildingsJay Korff, ABC 7 News
Indiana fallout in DMV: Bowser orders travel ban, McAuliffe woos businessesThe Associated Press, ABC 7 News
Ravens sign QB Matt Schaub to 1-year contract as Flacco backupThe Associated Press
Nats' third baseman Rendon seeks 3rd opinion on kneeThe Associated Press
Georgetown junior D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera enters NBA draftThe Associated Press
Did speeding PG Co. Police officer with .07 BAC die in line of duty?Brad Bell
GREENBELT, Md. (WJLA) – After Prince George's County Police revealed off-duty Officer Brennan Rabain had alcohol in his system when he got into a crash that killed him, some officers are asking if his death should be listed as having occurred in the line of duty. Two weeks ago, Officer Rabain was laid to rest with full honors. Days before, the 26-year-old died in a crash that was ruled in the line of duty, because though technically off duty, Rabain was in pursuit of a 100-mph speeder on Greenbelt Road. "To the end, he was serving this community with no concern of his own safety," said Chief Mark Magaw at Officer Rabain's funeral. Last Friday, it was revealed that Officer Rabain's blood alcohol concentration was .07—enough for a possible charge of driving while impaired—at the time of the crash. On Tuesday, Dean Jones, the president of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 89, said that changes nothing. "This was a line of duty death, and this FOP will stand behind this officer," he said. "We will defend him. We will not let anyone walk on his grave. This is one of our heroes." Jones says Officer Rabain's name will be engraved on the union's police officers memorial. He responds to anonymous critics of the line of duty death designation by citing federal law, which states that an officer who takes police action, even if he or she has been drinking, is acting in the line of duty. "We're police officers all the time," Jones said. Several Prince George's County residents agree. "Mr. Rabain is not perfect, but he was an officer. He did his best to protect us and keep us safe," said Terry Cruz. Bella Horner added, "So, now we're gonna deny his daughter from receiving benefits that's entitled to her? It's not her fault." On Tuesday, with the memorial for Officer Rabain still standing at the scene of the accident, Chief Magaw issued a statement that the accident did indeed occur in the line of duty.
WATCH LIVE: Muriel Bowser delivers her 1st 'State of the District' speechThe Associated Press
Wind Advisory in effect for D.C. entire region; Gusts to 50 mph
Ex-FBI agent from D.C. field office pleads guilty in drug tampering caseThe Associated Press
Purported kidnappers want apology from California police for calling it a hoaxThe Associated Press, ABC News, ABC 7 News
Defense rests in 1st phase of Boston Marathon bombing trialThe Associated Press, Diane Cho
Cross-dressers who rammed NSA gate came from motel 'party' that may have involved drugsThe Associated Press
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Dayton mulls ban on state travel to Indiana after new lawIl y a 2 heures
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Mark Dayton is considering a ban on state travel to Indiana after a religious freedom law there has faced sharp criticism. Opponents say the Indiana law is a thinly veiled attempt to legalize discrimination against gays and lesbians. Dayton told the Star Tribune he ...
North Texas sheriff accused of licensing irregularities
HILLSBORO, Texas (AP) - A North Texas sheriff, his chief deputy and two other deputies are accused of tampering with records and computers after a state investigation of alleged licensing irregularities. Hill County Sheriff Michael Cox, Chief Deputy Mark Wilson, Sheriff's Capt. Leroy Rodriguez and jailer Bryan Winget were named ...
Wind farm proposal in Elm Springs meets resistance
ELM SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) - A proposed wind farm in Elm Springs has drawn criticism with residents of the small town west of Springdale. The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (http://bit.ly/1GhCqEr ) reports about 150 people were at a town hall meeting Tuesday to discuss the proposal with Mayor Harold Douthit and ...
Pittsburgh Diocese eliminating fees for marriage annulments
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Diocese of Pittsburgh has eliminated fees for annulments in keeping with comments by Pope Francis that the church should make it easier for some divorced Roman Catholics to remarry and receive other sacraments. "My staff and I have long dreamed of this move," Pittsburgh Bishop David ...
Oklahoma workers' comp chairman announces resignation
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The first-ever chairman of the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission is resigning from his post and telling the governor he plans to return to retirement. Gov. Mary Fallin announced Wednesday that she is accepting the resignation of Troy Wilson Sr., effective May 31. Wilson was the first ...
Tennessee says it is collecting unemployment overpaymentsIl y a 2 heures
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Department of Labor officials say they are continuing to collect millions of dollars of unemployment benefits that were improperly paid out. This comes after a scathing audit by the Tennessee comptroller's office that said prisoners, state employees and at least one dead person have been ...
Judge allows public nuisance claims against New Ulm diocese
NEW ULM, Minn. (AP) - A judge has ruled that three people who claim they were sexually abused by priests can proceed with public nuisance claims against the Diocese of New Ulm in southern Minnesota. Brown County District Judge Robert Docherty dismissed some counts in the two lawsuits in a ...
Georgia editorial roundup
Recent editorials from Georgia newspapers: March 29 Morning News, Savannah, Georgia, on the Palmetto Pipeline: Before the government takes your property for public use, it must do at least two things. First, it must follow the rules. They must be fair and clear. Second, it must show that the taking ...
Nebraska photographer creates project as gift to the stateIl y a 2 heures
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) - A Pulitzer Prize winning photographer from Scottsbluff and his team have been working on a project to preserve the stories of Nebraska. The Grand Island Independent (http://bit.ly/1G4TgIb ) reports that Bill Frakes spoke to the Grand Island Rotary Club Tuesday about a website called the ...
Hot cars at the New York International Auto Show
NEW YORK (AP) - The New York International Auto Show opens this week with a mix of mainstream sedans and glitzier models from automakers across the globe. There are a handful of new midsize cars and compact cars, including the Malibu from Chevrolet, the Optima from Kia, Scion's first-ever sedan ...
Louisiana man sentenced to prison in Arizona smuggling case
PHOENIX (AP) - A Louisiana man has been sentenced to 14 ½ years in prison for operating an organization that smuggled immigrants not born in the U.S. into Arizona. Federal prosecutors say 29-year-old Otoniel Galindo Vasquez-Lopez, of Bossier, previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport and harbor immigrants not born ...
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez indicted on corruption charges
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Bob Menendez, the son of Cuban immigrants who rose to become one of the highest-ranking Hispanic members of Congress, was charged Wednesday with accepting nearly $1 million worth of gifts and campaign contributions from a longtime friend in exchange for a stream of political favors on ...
Omaha man gets life in prison for slaying at party
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - An Omaha man convicted of first-degree murder in a shooting death at a party following a Miley Cyrus concert last year has been sentenced to life in prison. The Omaha World-Herald reports (http://bit.ly/1BRFh1M ) 24-year-old LaRon M. Jones was also sentenced Wednesday to two terms of ...
Service held for 2 Coast Guard cadets killed in crash
Felony indictments dismissed against former Va. legislator
1 dead in NW Wisconsin house fire
House committee OKs anti-bullying bill without funding
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A bill that would give school educators more authority to respond to student bullying is continuing to make its way through the Iowa Legislature. The House Education Committee voted 19-4 Wednesday for the bill, which would allow administrators and teachers to respond to cases of ...
Rural school funding vote splits Idaho's U.S Representatives
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador is criticizing fellow Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson over a comment Labrador took as a shot at him Boise State Public Radio reports that (http://bit.ly/1yBlN0a ) Simpson says one would have to look long and hard to find a reason to ...
Effort to add test scores to teacher evaluations not dead
Family pit bull bites Thurston County boy, 4
Reid's exit sets off Senate leadership scramble
State gives first charter school last chance to improveIl y a 3 heures
SEATTLE (AP) - Washington's first charter school is being given one last chance to fix its problems. The state Charter School Commission sent a letter this week to First Place Scholars in Seattle outlining a third problem at the former private school that re-opened as Washington's first charter school in ...
Spotting of toy rifle draws police response in Las CrucesIl y a 3 heures
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - The spotting of what proved to be a toy gun drew a police response to a medical building in Las Cruces. Police spokesman Dan Trujillo says a 12-year-old boy visiting the MountainView Regional Medical Center Plaza medical building with family members Wednesday morning had a ...
Brazil NGO declines contract to clean up dirty Olympic bay
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Rio de Janeiro's pledge to clean up the blighted waters where the 2016 Olympic sailing events are to be held has suffered another setback: A prominent Brazilian sailing and environmental organization declined a city contract to help clean up sewage- and trash-filled Guanabara Bay. The ...
Police find teenage girl they had thought was with inmate
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One of stormy's best! July 27, 2010
Reviewer: wickedfan
I recently picked this one up on a whim, not expecting too much since one of Wicked's contract stars wasn't the lead. I was pleasantly surprised, however. I was VERY well done as are almost all of Stormy's directing projects are. It had a great variety of sex scenes instead of the standard 5 b/g ones. The g/g was not great even though it featured Tori Black and Lisa Ann...just lacked some zest. But the B/G with Tori in the hotel room is smoldering and Stormy's scene with Brendon Miller is one of her best. I also enjoyed the DP...wasn't expecting that! Acting and script were well above average even for a Wicked movie. I do miss all the dvd extras that used to be featured on a Wicked dvd, but I am still pleased with my purchase.


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1998 Nissan Altima SE 4dr Sedan
Bought new in 1998, and am quite disappointed. Almost made it for 12 trouble free years, then at 210,000 miles the transaxle fell apart. Replaced the transaxle with another used one. Other that that, the body and interior has remained in great shape. Hopefully the piece of junk will make it another 200,000 miles. lol
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I bought the car used seven years ago with 45,000 miles on it; it now has nearly 209,000 and I have spent no money on it except for routine maintenance and service, gasoline, tires, and new CV joints at about 190,000 miles. It still has the original clutch (it's a 5 speed manual). It is the eighth Nissan that I have owned. All have been great!
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My Altima SE is a 5 spd manual which makes a 4 cyl a little more fun! Bought the car at 124k in fall '04 and will be retiring it soon with 190k. No real problems until last few months - engine is still great. Still using original clutch (needs replacement). Odometer broke a few months ago, and windshield wiper motor just died. Those are the only mechanical things to go wrong in the 4 years I've owned it... not bad! I am now looking to buy an '05 Altima because they are very reliable.
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Up to last Saturday, my 10 year old Altima has been nothing but ultra reliable. It is a noisier car on the highway, especially compared to my wife's Accord, but otherwise a nice car to drive. It handles well, accelerates very well, with power to spare from its 4 cyl engine. Cruise control is a "must" to avoid speeding tickets! Until 3/14/2008, biggest maintenance expense has been for tires (Arizona roads eat them!), and minor maintenance. Saturday (3/15/8) morning, at 65 mph on the freeway the transmission failed. Car has 144,000 km (89,300 miles) on it. Failure occured within coasting distance of a dealership. Cost to repair almost $5,000. Grrrr!!
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Excellent car. This car was dependable even at 15 degrees below 0 F and handled good even in snowy winter driving.
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I just bought my 1998 Altima a week ago and I love the car, it is in excellent condition. It is very comfortable, spacious, tight, handles well, and runs very strong. To keep within the speed limit I have to use Cruise Control and that is with the 4 cylinder! My only complaint is that there is a moderate amount of road noise,especially from the agressive 60 series tires. That aside, I'd buy a new one after I own this one a little while and I've heard from many people that if you change oil regularly and keep up with an Altima, you should be able to get 225,000 to 250,000 miles out of them easily. The many car Ads I saw proved this out. Enough said.
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This is a daily commute vehicle that's been fun to drive. The 2.5l four cylinder engine performance has always impressed me. I had the automatic transaxle rebuilt at 225K miles and that's the only major work ever done. No engine work at all. 25MPG combined highway/city. 100 watt stereo/CD player, remote entry. I love the split fold down rear seats that allow you to load large cargo into a small car, really convenient. I also love the overdrive lockout button on the gear shift that allows you to use the engine compression to slow the car in traffic like a manual transmission. I'll miss that feature because the new Altima doesn't have it.
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iv had this car since may of 98 when
they came out. this car is great. its
an SE with leather, cd, abs, manual,
sport suspension (stiffer ride) and
power drivers seat. seats are
comfortable and the back seats are
those of a bmw. i have 120,000 miles
on the car and have not done anything
to it. over six years on the original
battery and still going! once this
thing is in 5th gear you can go from
60 to 100 in a blink! fast car! buy
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Bought the car used with around 50K
miles and have beed driving it hard
ever since. It takes it all and keeps
moving. Im a salesman and spend hours
in my car, and this Altima is a lot of
fun and very comfortable to be in. I
love the sunroof, the leather seats are
always appreciated and I havent had any
work done to the car yet except new
tires and oil changes. Sound system is
great for factory, and visual view
through the windshield is second to
none. Have no complaints with this car
except the rear end which is kinda
boring. Ohh, and as with any car, more
horsepower is great.
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5 years after buying my 98 Altima SE, I
finally took it to the shop when the
check engine light came on. Looks like i
needed a new evap emission control valve
for $166 including parts and labor.
Since it has been 5 years and this is
the first problem with the car.. i
thought it was the right time to write a
The car has been the most reliable car i
have ever owned. The only other things i
have replaced on this car are the tires
around 40k miles. I put 4 Goodyear
Acqutread 3 tires and handling continues
to be excellent.
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