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The safety agency said that a part can fail in the air bag control computer, and the front and side air bags can inflate while the SUVs are being driven. An agency investigation that began last year found the air bags went off 215 times, causing 81 minor injuries. No crashes were reported, but NHTSA said the problem could cause a wreck.
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IDEAL TOWNSHIP — Linda Walker has fielded more than her fair share of personal losses.
Since that time Walker has lost her father and mother-in-law. In July, she lost her mother.
She then watched the health of her husband — her "rock" — Sid Walker, rapidly decline after her mother died and she lost him, too, on Sept. 4.
Sid Walker was diagnosed with colon cancer about seven years ago, not long after Sjodin was abducted. But always the gentleman, he tried to keep his cancer diagnosis a secret from his wife as she and thousands of others were trying to find Sjodin, who went missing from a Grand Forks, N.D., shopping mall on Nov. 22, 2003. Her body was found in a ravine near Crookston in April 2004.
While Linda Walker is now searching to uncover what the next chapter of her life will bring, she won't have closure on the last eight painful years until the fate of her daughter's killer is ultimately decided.
A breaking point came last week when Alfonzo Rodriguez, the man who killed her daughter, and his defense team filed a new last-ditch final appeal of his death sentence, a habeas corpus motion filed in federal court that could take up to a year for additional rounds of court appeals all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. The U.S. Supreme Court denied his direct appeals last year.
This final appeal asks the court to vacate Rodriguez's death sentence and give him a new trial.
While the final appeal wasn't entirely unexpected, Walker was left reeling when the 300-page court document provided "new details" about her daughter's lasthours with her killer. The document includes claims from Rodriguez, 58, who apparently confided in a psychiatrist that he had confused Sjodin with a college girl whom he said sexually abused him at a camp when he was 6.
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disorder, that Rodriguez was temporarily insane, that he also was "retarded" and that he never intended to take her life.
For the first time, it also gives Rodriguez's account of how he killed Sjodin:
"At one point, when he was driving around town with her in the car, she began to struggle and bang on the windows. He tried to subdue her, struggled with her and eventually hit her, knocking her out and drawing blood. Once she was bleeding from the face and unconscious, he put a plastic bag over her head to contain the blood and he wrapped it with a piece of cord. His memories of this time are very fragmented, consistent with a dissociative episode. And, his description of his thinking at the time is chaotic and illogical. He does not remember exactly when he realized she was dead, but he knows that he then panicked and drove around looking for a place to put her body," according to his psychiatrist.
The document also disputes forensic evidence that Sjodin was raped and her throat slashed with a knife.
Walker was outraged that it seemed the defense team was searching for a sympathetic ear for the man who hasn't ever apologized or expressed remorse for killing her daughter. Instead, he was trying to save himself.
"He's done nothing but lie and blame everybody his entire life," said Walker. "And now he's come out with a fictional history of the last day of Dru's life. ... I know he hit her. She had a horrible bruise on the side of her head and a horrible bruise where he grabbed her."
When Walker read a news story about the latest appeal, in which Rodriguez said he didn't mean to kill her daughter, it hit her hard.
"I spent the whole day sobbing over it," Walker said through tears in an interview this week. "It was like a sucker punch. 'I didn't mean to kill her?' Well then, what did you mean when you took out a knife and stuck it through her throat? It's once again about him and not the victims. I think the focus needs to remain on his victims and what Alfonzo Rodriguez chose to do."
Walker said during jury selection for Rodriguez's murder trial he would grab up the one-page informational sheets on any blonde female prospective juror to read about her. She doesn't buy that Rodriguez didn't know what he was doing when he killed her daughter.
"I'm angered by a system that gives those who chose to prey second, third and fourth chances," Walker said. "What are we telling our victims?"
Walker said the forensic evidence showed that her daughter was killed in the ravine, not in the car as Rodriguez claims. Those last hours of her daughter's life are a continual source of pain for her. Prosecutors in the case believe Rodriguez abducted Sjodin, raped her, drove her to a remote field near Crookston and slashed her throat, leaving her to bleed to death.
"He's had eight years to plead for his life," said Walker. "I'm sure he didn't give Dru even eight minutes to plead for hers."
Walker said it is difficult to come home to an empty house. She has Izzy, the dog she gave her late husband six years ago as a companion for when she was out of town for speaking engagements or meetings with the Surviving Parents Coalition, an organization she helped found.
"He was my rock through all of this," she said of her husband, Sid. They used to play Scrabble, sometimes as often as three times a day, when he wasn't feeling well.
But through all she's been through, she has tried to retain her sense of humor.
"I play Mahjong now, a Chinese game, because I don't have my Scrabble partner here to play with," said Walker. "And Izzy is terrible at it."
Walker is looking for a job. She speaks to her son, Sven Sjodin, who lives in California, up to five times a day. He and his wife have given her five beautiful blonde grandchildren, ages 1-8.
Walker said she has a supportive network of friends and she's continuing to focus her energy on raising awareness about violence against women and children. In addition to her work with the Surviving Parents Coalition, she's a board member for radKIDS, Inc., a personal empowerment safety education program she's hoping to bring to lakes area school children.
She helped Congress create Dru's Law, requiring sexual predators to be listed on a national database. Last March Walker was recognized by the FBI for her work performed in her daughter's memory.
Walker said she plans to be there, in Terre Haute, Ind., when her daughter's killer is eventually put to death. She believes one day this will happen. She continues to feel her daughter's presence in her life.
"Many days when I feel I can't do something, she takes my hand and helps me along," Walker said with a smile. "I have my good days and my OK days. What propels me to do what I do is her last three hours with a human being that had no regard for life, for young women, and for Dru. I feel it's the least I can do for her. I feel her always pushing me, 'Mom, you have to.'"
Oct. 19 would have been Linda and Sid Walker's 22nd anniversary.
Dru Sjodin would have turned 30 on Sept. 26.
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Coming into effect in 2007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program initiated the first-ever security regulation of the chemical sector. Yet progress in legislating and implementing CFATS has proven much slower than expected. To learn more about federal funding concerns with CFATS…
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Jose Acosta of the Pirates' Venezuelan Summer League affiliate, and free agent Jorge Castillo were also suspended. All four players will miss 50 games.
Lopez tested positive for Formestane, an "estrogen control agent" that reduces excess estrogen and helps build lean muscle and strength. The 26-year-old shortstop, currently with Triple-A Syracuse, the Nationals' top affiliate, spent parts of two seasons in the Majors, most recently in 2007 with Cincinnati.
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The Office of the Commissioner has suspended 64 Minor Leaguers this season, including 25 in the span of less than two weeks following Tuesday's announcement. Major League Baseball also recently announced increased efforts to eliminate human growth hormone from the game with random blood testing in the Minors.
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- Retired Triple-A outfielder Jon Weber and two others were suspended on July 19.
- Rangers prospect Cristian Santana was suspended after testing positive for Formestane on July 20.
- A pair of Dominican pitchers tested positive for performance enhancers on July 21.
- Five more Dominican Minor Leaguers were suspended on July 23, a day after MLB announced its new blood-testing program.
- Dodgers outfielder Prentice Redman was among six players suspended on July 26. Redman, who tested positive on June 25, was banned an additional 100 games following his second positive test.
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Mast cell tumors (MCT) are cancerous proliferations of mast cells. Although they can and will spread throughout the body, the danger from mast cell tumors arises from the secondary damage caused by the release of chemicals that they produce. These chemicals can cause systemic problems that include gastric ulcers, internal bleeding, and a range of allergic manifestations. Clearly, mast cell tumors affect both lifespan and quality of life. Sometimes mast cell tumors are referred to as "the great imposters," as there is no way to definitively identify them without a biopsy and pathology report. Mast cell tumors vary widely in their size, shape, appearance, texture, and location. It can be difficult not only to recognize mast cell tumors but to predict their course. They may be relatively innocent or aggressively malignant. As mast cell tumors are very common in dogs, it is important for the regular pet owner to have at least a basic understanding of what they are and how they work.
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Prevention: Because the cause is unknown, there is no known way to prevent mast cell cancer. Presumably, the best one can do is to maintain their pet's overall health and be alert to signs of tumor growth or ill health.
Diagnosis hopefully begins early when the alert pet-owner notices a growth on his dog. The vet may take a fine-needle aspirate from the growth to submit a sample for preliminary biopsy. The entire tumor will then need to be fully removed, if possible, and submitted for biopsy. Blood tests may include a complete blood count, serum chemistry profile, and buffy coat. The CBC may reflect low or high white blood cell count, low platelet count, elevated mast cell counts. The buffy coat is diagnostic (although subject to false-positives) and reflects mast cells circulating in the bloodstream where they are ordinarily not found in large numbers. A positive buffy coat suggests bone marrow involvement. Other tests may include urinalysis, lymph node aspirate, bone marrow aspirate, x-rays, and ultrasound. The pathologist assigns a "grade" to the tumor, a somewhat subjective assessment of how well differentiated the cells are and therefore how aggressively malignant the cancer appears to be. The practicing veterinarian and/or oncologist assigns a "stage" to the cancer, as well. The supplemental lab work gives an estimate of how great a foothold the cancer has, and this is reflected in the staging.
Histiologic Grade: The pathologist will apply specialized stains to the tumor sample and microscopically examine it in order to determine its grade. AgNOR staining appears to be the most conclusive prognosticator for mast cell tumors. Tumor grade is associated with the degree of differentiation of the mast cells. The majority of MCT are Grade 1 tumors and are well differentiated and appear to have a very good prognosis with no treatment beyond complete surgical removal. Grade 2 tumors are moderately differentiated, and the prognosis and treatment options are perhaps most complicated and difficult to predict. Grade 3 tumors are poorly differentiated, very aggressive, and most likely to rapidly metastasize. They carry the poorest prognosis but are fortunately the least common. Histiologic grade is most predictive of prognosis.
Stage: Staging refers to degree to which the cancer has already spread at the time of diagnosis. Tumors caught early - before they have invaded other tissues or caused signs of systemic disease - logically carry the most optimistic prognosis. MCT most commonly metastasizes to lymph nodes, bone marrow, liver and spleen, so much of the lab work focuses on these areas to detect and assess abnormalities. It is unusual for MCT to spread to the lungs, as is so common with many cancers. In simplest terms, Stage 1 refers to a single tumor with clean margins and no signs of spreading. Stage 2 and Stage 3 show progressively greater signs of invasion, perhaps to local lymph nodes, demonstrating dirty margins, or presenting as multiple tumors. Stage 4 involves systemic metastasis and carries a grave prognosis.
Local symptoms: The most obvious sign of mast cell cancer is likely to be a tumor of some sort. Mast cell tumors can appear singly, in groups, lie on the surface of the skin or underneath it, crop up anywhere on the body, and defy easy description. You just don't know it's a MCT by looking at it. Most (at least half of) mast cell tumors are found in or under the skin on the trunk of the body itself, and the vast majority of the remainder are found on the extremities, especially the hind limbs. They are less commonly found on the head and neck, and less commonly still arise from tissues other than the skin. If they are very swollen or ulcerated, there may be pain, but most MCT's are unlikely to be painful. It has been observed that higher-grade tumors may be more likely to be ulcerated in appearance and cause local irritation.
One characteristic quirk of mast cell tumors is the tendency for them to change in size, even on a daily basis. A tumor that gets bigger and smaller, seemingly on a whim, may be a MCT. Another idiosyncrasy is the potential of the tumor to produce "Darier's sign" if poked and prodded. Handling these tumors - even a routine veterinary palpation or needle aspirate - can cause a heavy release of histamine that results in swelling, redness, itchiness, hives (wheal formation).
Systemic symptoms: Symptoms are variable, depending on the location of the tumor and the degree to which is has developed and/or spread. Signs of systemic involvement may include: loss of appetite, vomiting, bloody vomit, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dark or black feces, itchiness, lethargy, anorexia, irregular heart rhythm and blood pressure, coughing, labored breathing, various bleeding disorders, delayed wound healing, enlarged lymph nodes.
Treatment for mast cell tumors almost always first involves surgically removing the entire tumor, if that is possible. It is particularly important to remove a wide margin or large area of healthy tissue (2-3 cm in each direction) around the perimeter of the tumor. The idea is to capture any stray cancerous cells that aren't immediately obvious. In some areas, such as a leg or paw, it is virtually impossible to remove sufficient tissue to satisfy this 2-3 cm oncological rule. The tumor is then submitted to a laboratory for biopsy, and a pathology report is generated. Very important is the determination of whether or not the margins of the submitted tissue removal are clean (showing no signs of cancerous cells) or dirty (showing invasion of cancerous cells). If the margins are dirty, further surgery or radiation may be indicated to attempt to remove or kill any remaining cancerous cells. Nonetheless, a significant proportion of tumors that are incompletely excised (i.e., dirty margins) do not return.
Beyond complete surgical excision, treatment options depend on factors that suggest the aggressiveness and status of the cancer. Low-grade tumors are generally treated locally with surgery, with or without radiation. High-grade tumors may be treated systemically with prednisone and/or other chemotherapy. Sometimes the only "treatment" is supportive care intended not to extend the dog's life but to make what remains of it as comfortable as possible.
Local treatments: Surgery is used to remove local cancerous tissue when possible. Sometimes surgical sites for MCTs are resistant to healing. Radiation may be used afterwards to locally kill off remaining cancerous cells. Sometimes radiation is used in place of surgery to shrink tumors that cannot be easily operated on. Radiation is highly effective in controlling mast cell cancer, yet radiation is not for everyone. Dogs treated for mast cell tumors may have 3-5 radiation sessions per week for 3-5 weeks and must be anesthetized for each treatment. This may cost several thousand dollars, may require travel and/or boarding during the treatment period, and may have short or long-term side effects that owners find objectionable.
Systemic treatments: Prednisone (a corticosteroid) appears to be the drug of choice in treating mast cell cancer, so much so that many veterinarians will routinely prescribe several weeks or months of prednisone subsequent to surgical removal of any mast cell tumor. In the great scheme of things, prednisone is inexpensive and safe. Side effects include increased drinking, urination, and appetite and potential gastrointestinal upset. If a tumor has a reasonably high metastatic potential, or if it has already metastasized, prednisone is likely to be prescribed.
Sometimes other chemotheraputic drugs are used in combination with prednisone if the mast cell cancer appears to have metastasized. These may include: CCNU (lomustine), vinblastine, vincristine, doxorubicin, mitoxantrone, cyclophosphamide (cytoxan), and L-asparginase. These are all heavy-duty drugs with potential side-effects that include severe immunosuppression, vomiting, diarrhea, liver damage. Several studies seem to demonstrate their limited efficacy in conjunction with surgery, but in and of itself, chemotherapy is no match for inoperable or metastatic mast cell cancer. Responses to chemotherapy are minimal in cases of MCT.
Palliative treatment (supportive care): Sometimes one cannot do anything more than offer supportive care to a dog with mast cell cancer. The cancer may have spread too far. The dog may be old or have other health impairments. The owners may object to more aggressive treatment. It is the inability to manage such things as vomiting/diarrhea from gastric ulceration that typically marks the end of quality of life for the dog with mast cell cancer. Thus, controlling symptoms may be more important than battling the cancer, per se.
Various drugs are used to prevent or manage potential problems caused by the chemicals that mast cells release. In effect, one isn't addressing the cancer itself. One is simply trying to maintain quality of life by fighting the deleterious effects of the chemicals secreted by the mast cells. Corticosteroids like prednisone, antihistamines like benadryl, and antacids like tagamet, zantac or pepcid are often used as a matter of course after surgery and/or radiation and are routinely used to maintain comfort in dogs where the cancer cannot otherwise be treated or has spread. Sucralfate may be helpful with dogs that have bleeding ulcers, as it coats the surface of the ulcer to protect it and allow for healing. Further, there are now special foods available for dogs with cancer - like Hills Prescription Diet n/d - which are intended to preferentially nourish the patient but not the cancer itself, thereby increasing both quality and length of life.
Recurrence: Dogs who have had mast cell tumors are more likely to develop more mast cell tumors. 50% of surgically removed mast cell tumors will re-grow in the same area.
Prognosis: Prognosis is highly variable and dependent on many factors including tumor location, histiologic grade and clinical stage. One statistic suggests that approximately half of all MCT's are curable with complete surgical removal and prednisone treatment. Dogs that are tumor-free after 6 months are considered unlikely to have a recurrence. Primary tumors that originate in areas other than the skin tend to be more aggressive than cutaneous tumors. MCT in preputial (sheath), perineal (groin), subungual (nail bed), and oral regions areas are generally the most malignant. MCT of bone marrow or visceral tissue is particularly grave. The higher the grade or stage, the worse the prognosis. Boxers are especially at risk for developing mast cell tumors, yet they tend to have less aggressive (lower grade) MCT than other breeds. Dogs showing systemic signs and dogs whose tumors return after surgical removal have poorer prognosis. Similarly, the faster the growth of the tumor, the worse the prognosis. One study found that dogs with tumors that grow more than 1cm per week have only a 25% chance of surviving 30 weeks. MCT's that exist locally for several months without showing signs of rapid growth tend to be benign.
Prognosis/Grade-1 MCT: A grade 1, stage 1 cutaneous MCT is likely to never return after surgical removal. The estimated long-term survival rate for dogs with such tumors is over 90%.
Prognosis/Grade-2 MCT: It is reported that 50-75% of dogs with Grade 2 MCT survive long-term (beyond 35 weeks). Another study concluded that 44% of dogs with Grade 2 MCT survived long-term (over 4 years) after nothing more than complete surgical removal of their tumors. Yet another author reports a 45% mortality rate.
Prognosis with radiation: Radiation may increase survival. One study concluded that 86% of its subjects, dogs with Grade 2 MCT, survived long-term (over 5 years) with a combination of surgery and radiation (compare that to the 44% mentioned in the previous paragraph). Another author cited a 48-77% remission rate for treatment plans that included radiation. Yet another study reported a 94% disease-free rate at one year in dogs with Grade 2 MCT (dirty margins) after surgery and radiation, and an 86% disease-free rate after 5 years. And another study still reflects a 75% survival rate two years after radiation and prednisone treatment. As with anything, any research results need to be taken with a grain of salt unless the entire research protocol is examined. These are merely statistics that one can readily discover in various citations online and in books. Nonetheless, they all appear to suggest that radiation after complete surgical removal is statistically the most effective way to combat (primarily Grade 2) MCT.
Prognosis with prednisone: Prednisone, with or without other chemotherapy, is estimated to induce partial or complete remission in approximately 20% of canine patients with MCT. The reason for prednisone's effectiveness is not fully understood, yet its use is pervasive in treating this condition.
Prognosis/Grade-3 MCT or metastasis: Only 15% of dogs with Grade 3 MCT will be alive 7 months after surgery, and only 6% will be alive after 2 years. Once mast cell cancer has metastasized, dogs tend to die within 6 months as the symptoms of systemic illness (e.g., gastric ulcers) can no longer be managed and the animal loses its quality of life.
Bottom line: Mast cell tumors occur frequently in dogs. They are well documented and well understood in some respects, yet they are unpredictable in appearance and behavior. No one knows what causes mast cell cancer, nor how to cure it with certainty once it has metastasized. The best one can do as a pet owner is be attentive to the general health of one's dog and get all unusual lumps and bumps examined carefully to rule out MCT or to catch it in the earliest stages. MCT can be lethal, but it is not necessarily so. If you'd like to send me the details of your experience with mast cell cancer in your dog, I'd be fascinated to read it. Perhaps I can compile a section with this information at some point in the future.
Disclaimer: I am not a veterinarian, nor do I have any particular veterinary/scientific/medical training or knowledge. I don't even play a vet on tv. This article represents my understanding, as a layperson, and is intended merely as a starting point for the fellow layperson/pet-owner. I assume no responsibility for inaccuracies. As always, consult with a qualified veterinary professional to assess and manage your pet's health. Please notify me if you encounter factual errors or would like to further my understanding of the above condition.
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Ok, first, I just got back from Co, got a 5x5 elk, that's 320 lbs of meet on bone at the butcher. Now its time to think about smaller, single serving packages that come through the air. This is the best time of the year. Hunting, college football (Huskers) and StL in the WS. It is Christmas Eve for 3 months. The air feels like hunting and smells like football.
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Paterson Introduces Tougher Gun Laws
Governor David A. Paterson announced this week that he has proposed legislation that would help ensure that only law-abiding individuals are able to obtain and retain firearms licenses. This legislation, which was delivered to the Legislature today, will close gaps in New York law that may allow persons to obtain or retain firearms licenses even though they are barred by federal law from possessing those weapons. This includes requiring a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check every three or five years for gun licensees and dealers.
"The overwhelming majority of gun licensees are responsible, law-abiding individuals, and I have no interest in preventing those New Yorkers from lawfully possessing a gun or in making their permanent licenses expire. But we know that a loaded firearm in the wrong hands can create devastation in our communities and in our families," said Governor Paterson. "This bill serves the dual roles of protecting our communities from those who try to obtain guns illegally without putting an undue burden on New York's legitimate gun owners."
Governor Paterson's program bill includes two central provisions: • Employees of gunsmiths and gun
dealers would have to undergo a NICS check if their job required them to handle firearms. This will correct an anomaly in State law that now permits a person who is otherwise disqualified from purchasing or possessing a firearm to handle, possess
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employee of a gun dealer. • Any person holding a New York
firearm, gunsmith or firearm dealer license would have to undergo a NICS check at the time of renewal or every five years in the case of a permanent license. Currently, most jurisdictions in the State issue permanent gun licenses; others issue licenses that require renewals. This bill would not change licensing officials' authority to issue permanent licenses, nor would it make existing permanent licenses expire. By requiring a periodic NICS check, it would, however, ensure that licensing officials have information necessary to assess whether the license holder is still lawfully entitled to
possess a handgun.
These proposals to enhance the use of information in the NICS index build on legislation proposed by Governor Paterson and enacted last year (Chapter 491 of the laws of 2008) that has significantly increased New York's contribution to the NICS index. As a result of that law, the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has transmitted to NICS approximately 150,000 records of approximately 75,000 persons who are disqualified from possessing firearms as a result of an involuntary commitment to a mental health facility. Periodic NICS checks on "permanent" license holders will ensure that someone who has suffered an involuntary mental health commitment or been convicted of a disqualifying offense in any state after obtaining his or her license will no longer be authorized to possess a firearm.
Governor Paterson's bill contains two additional public safety measures: • The bill requires the Administrator
of the Courts to establish procedures to ensure that convictions for misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence are reported to the NICS index. Federal law prohibits the sale of a firearm to a person convicted of such a crime, but New York currently has no procedure to identify such convictions. This bill will ensure that this disqualifying information is reported to NICS, and help to prevent such offenders from legally purchasing or
retaining a license to possess
firearms. • In order to prevent thieves from
learning locations where firearms may be stored, the bill also would remove the street addresses of gun licensees from the category of public
New York State Police Superintendent Harry J. Corbitt said: "This bill will enhance public safety in an effective yet simple manner. Handguns that are not accounted for pose a clear danger to the public. The proposed requirement of periodic checks of pistol permits for continued validity will allow the State Police to aid local law enforcement in tracing and seizing guns unlawfully possessed. The recertification process will also identify instances where outstanding pistol permits are still registered to persons who have died. Locating and retrieving such guns, where the death of the permit holder eliminates any legitimate interest in continued possession, can prevent the gun from falling into the hands of a criminal. Presently, the only conceivable way to accomplish this goal is through the burdensome comparison of pistol permit records with death records maintained by the Department of Health or other agencies." President of the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police Robert D'Angelo said, "The New York State Association of Chiefs of Police strongly supports Governor Paterson's new legislative proposal which would deter the sale of illegal firearms and assist police officers in protecting the citizens of New York State. We applaud the Governor's efforts to keep dangerous weapons out of the hands of criminals and we look forward to working with him to enact this important legislation into law."


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News Corp representatives met officials from Severstal, the Russian steelmaker which owns the Ren TV firm.
Although no details were given of the meeting, it was reported that the two sides had discussed the question of News Corp investing in the broadcaster.
Any such deal would mark its most significant foray into Russia to date.
Ren TV has long been considered as one of the country's most independent TV stations.
Founded by Irena and Dmitry Lesnevsky, it has a reach of nearly 100 million viewers across Russia.
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Severstal, which became Ren TV's main shareholder after buying a 70% stake, is run by Alexei Mordashov, an oligarch who is seen as being loyal to President Putin.
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A News Corporation spokeswoman said a meeting had taken place between representatives of News Corp and Severstal but declined to say what had been discussed.
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The Kremlin has established direct or indirect influence over most of Russia's TV stations in recent years.
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On Saturday, Emmanuel Adebayor scored his first goal since October to secure a slender 1-0 Arsenal victory against Wigan Athletic.
After the game the striker spoke to Arsenal TV Online about the result, keen to stress the importance of winning matches at any cost.
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Built on a foundation of more than 200 original interviews, now in the works is the definitive "history of" and "art of" behind the scenes coffee table book on the 1980s and '90s G.I. Joe. Packed with rare and never-before-seen photos, drawings, paintings, letters, memos, and even an unpublished Marvel "G.I. Joe" comics story, this book is a must-have for Joe fans as well as a significant piece of pop culture journalism. Relive the ups and downs from the perspective of the toy designers, show writers, comics artists, advertising executives, and marketers who made G.I. Joe the hottest brand of the '80s.
December 2015 update: Chapters 1-10 are written. Chapters 2-9 are designed. Wrapping up 11 soon, I hope, and casting about for images for it. Chapters 12-15 have nearly complete first drafts. Still figuring out Chapters 16-18. Information uncovered in 2014 necessitates tweaks on Chapters 2 and 6, but that's a good thing. Expected completion: 2016.


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It's a love that only a mother can know in "Guilt Trip". Barbra Streisand is Joyce Brewster the doting mother who keeps her son as close as possible despite living states apart. Joyce is very overbearing for her son Andy (Seth Rogen) with endless phone calls, voicemails and advice. The calls will soon stop as Andy is going home. Andy who is a chemist is trying to market a new cleaning product. After many attempts to find someone to back it he is taking a cross country road trip to hopefully find an interested buyer.
Originally the trip he was taking would be solo, but he decides to invite his mom along. When he discovers that his mom was madly in love with a man prior to meeting his father, so much so that he was named after him, he decides to track this man down. When he discovers he lives in San Francisco it seems like the perfect opportunity to invite his mom along and surprise her with a chance meeting of her lost love. Maybe he is hoping to rekindle their romance or just find someone to help occupy her time, either way his reasons for inviting her is not the reasons Joyce is lead to believe.
Joyce is very excited as they hit the road together. The two have some very humorous mother/son moments from listening to books on tapes from Oprah's club to a pit stop at a strip club. There is never a dull moment when these two are on the highway. Determined to help her son Joyce offers some advice for Andy's sales pitch, but thinking he knows best he just dismisses her ideas.
Finally realizing his mother has only his best intentions at heart and sometimes she is right he begins to truly appreciate her and her wisdom. "Guilt Trip" is the surprise of 2012! An amazing comedy that is heartfelt, real and easily the best for the holiday season. Streisand and Rogen had spectacular chemistry that really sold the film. For any mother or son this is a must see. Get in out of the cold and enjoy a family fun evening checking out "Guilt Trip", it's the funniest trip of 2012.


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Huck: I will defeat Battelo!
European Cruiserweight Champion Marco Huck (23-1, 18 KOs) is determined to get the new year off to a winning start as he defends his title against Geoffrey Battelo (18-0, 15 KOs) on Saturday night. "If you want to reach the top, you have to defeat the best fighters out there," Huck said. "It will be a tough fight but I know that I am better than him and that is why I will leave the ring as the winner."
It has been a busy week for the 24-year-old, who had a string of PR gigs scheduled. He commanded an ice-breaker in Berlin before a little cooking date at a famous pasta factory in Riesa. He also caught up with a playmate for a special photo shooting. "It is nice to get your mind on other things than boxing, especially in the week before the fight," he said. "But of course you must not lose your focus or neglect practice."
Challenger Battelo is full of confidence ahead of the meeting in East Germany. "For me this fight is a big chance I and will make the most of it. I have a lot of respect for Huck. Maybe my reach will give me an edge but I don´t want to speak too much about tactics right now. I am sure I will win."
Needless to say, Ulli Wegner does not share the Belgian's optimism. "I believe he is a little too optimistic," said the coach. "We will attack him strongly on Saturday night. However, we know he is a good fighter and we will not underestimate him. It should be an exciting bout."
In the co-featured main event, IBF Intecontinential Cruiserweight Champion Enad Licina (15-1, 9 KOs) takes on Jose Luis Herrera (16-4, 16 KOs). "As far as his future development is concerned, this will be a crucial fight for Enad," said coach Manfred Wolke. "He has matured impressively as a person and as a fighter over the last couple of months. He has got the calmness of Henry Maske – he can deliver when it counts most." Licina said he did not feel any pressure. "For me this is a normal fight," he stated. "I will try to dominate my opponent."
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1st Quarter 2009 Community Activities & Projects
Southern Utah University's commitment to community and business engagement and development is clearly defined in its Regional Services mission statement:
SUU's Regional Services role is to be a provider of premier educational opportunities both on and off campus; a partner and resource to businesses, communities and governments; a key driver and catalyst for regional economic growth; a source of artistic and cultural enrichment for the region's residents; and to build regional pride and identity through outstanding sports and recreation programs.
In fulfilling this regional mission, and attempting to bring the resources of the University and our numerous partners to bear throughout the region, the Office of Regional Services is currently engaged in the following activities and initiatives:
- Economic Development
- Community Engagement, Planning & Technical Assistance
- Regional & Agency Partnerships
Economic Development
Business Resource Center
The new SUU Business Resource Center (SUBRC) is a "one-stop shop" where businesses and entrepreneurs can access a full array of business services and technical assistance. The BRC brings key business and entrepreneur assistance entities together under one roof. These include the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Utah Science Technology and Research (USTAR) Outreach Center, Custom Fit Training, the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), and the Cedar City Chamber of Commerce. The SUBRC will also provide direct access to the resources and expertise of Southern Utah University's School of Business and College of Computing, Integrated Engineering and Technology, along with other campus programs. The BRC also partners and works closely with local and regional community and economic development offices as well as private sector mentors and sources of business financing. Regional Services is the catalyst for the new SUBRC, which will open its doors on Cedar City's historic downtown Main Street in late-February 2009.
Economic Development Conference Sponsors
During spring 2008, Regional Services co-sponsored, funded and assisted with the planning and delivery of county and regional economic development conferences and trainings in Garfield County (Garfield County Business Resource Conference, March 11, Bryce Canyon City, with USU Extension Services and Garfield County Economic Development) and Kane County (Canyon Region Economic Development Alliance Summit, April 5, Kanab). Regional Services, through the new SUU Business Resource Center, looks forward to participating in similar local economic development conferences throughout 2009.
Entrepreneur Forums and County & Business Assistance
Regional Services and staff from the new SUU Business Resource Center are actively reaching out to the surrounding communities in southwest Utah to extend the services and resources of the Business Resource Center and SUU to rural businesses, entrepreneurs and economic development professionals. Central to this effort:
- In partnership with the Kanab, Utah, Chamber of Commerce, Regional Services is sponsoring and funding the monthly Kanab Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur Forum.
- Economic development planning with and technical assistance to Garfield County.
- Cedar City, Utah, Business Expansion and Retention ("BEAR") Program hosted by the SUBRC.
- Extensive partnering across the region with local Chambers of Commerce, the Southwest Applied Technology College, Utah State University Cooperative Extension Services and Dixie State College of Utah.
Governor's Rural Partnership Board
Regional Services has a dual role with the Governor's Rural Partnership Board (GRPB) – both as a standing member and as staff support to the Board. The GRPB identifies rural economic development policy priorities and makes annual recommendations to both the Governor and the Legislature.
Senator Bennett's Rural Business Conference Co-Sponsor
SUU, through the Utah Rural Development Council (URDC) at SUU Regional Services, has been Senator Bob Bennett's co-sponsor for the annual Rural Business Conference and assisted in the planning and execution of the conferences since their inception seven years ago. In a departure from previous years, the Rural Business Conference will visit eight rural Utah communities throughout 2009. URDC and Regional Services looks forward to continuing this beneficial partnership and being a key part of the conference's success by participating in each of these local conferences.
State of Rural Utah Annual Presentation to the Legislature
SUU Regional Services has hosted the Utah Legislature at the annual State of Rural Utah dinner and presentation for over 15 years. The 2009 event is scheduled for February 3.
Utah Rural Summit
For over 20 years the Utah Rural Summit has been the state's premier forum for policy discussion and capacity building for rural leaders relative to community and economic development issues affecting rural Utah. The Summit features nationally-renowned speakers coupled with local implementation strategies to help rural communities succeed in the global economy. This year's summit, with the theme of "Smart Strategies for Tough Times," is scheduled for August 5-8 on the campus of Southern Utah University. Regional Services is proud to host the Utah Rural Summit—where rural Utah meets!
Community Engagement, Planning, & Technical Assistance
Faculty Service Learning Committee
SUU's Faculty Service-Learning Committee, chaired by Dr. Earl Mulderink, is focused on connecting SUU faculty and students with the community through such things as service learning, internships, and community faculty projects. While not faculty, Regional Services, at the request of Dr. Mulderink, participates with this Committee providing Vice President and staff support.
Five County Association of Governments
Regional Services represents SUU as an ex-officio (non-voting) member of the Five County Association of Government's (FCAOG) Steering Committee. FCAOG is comprised of the five southwest Utah counties of Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane and Washington Counties. Regional Services also participates with the FCAOG Natural Resources Committee.
Iron County Natural Resource Management Specialist & Planning
During Summer 2008, Regional Services worked with the Iron County Commission and provided "seed" funding to hire a full-time Natural Resource (NR) Management Specialist. Mike Worthen, the new Iron Co. NR Specialist, is responsible for developing and implementing an Iron County Resource Management Plan. This is a nationally-significant effort to collaboratively and proactively address public lands planning and management issues from the local level utilizing a planning model developed by Regional Services personnel. Regional Services is now actively involved with the Iron County NR Council and providing technical assistance on county resource management planning.
Iron Mission State Park and Iron Works Homestead
Regional Services represents SUU as a non-voting participant with the Iron Mission Museum Foundation board. In recent months, both the President's Council and the Deans' Council have toured the park and learned about the proposed Iron Works Homestead project and park expansion. These visits and Foundation board participation led to a donation by the University to assist in the restoration and reconstruction on park grounds of the historic Jensen Sawmill. An important component of SUU history, the Jensen sawmill was instrumental in milling wood in the late 1800s for SUU's original and flagship building, Old Main.
SUU Head Start
SUU is the sponsoring institution, with oversight provided by Regional Services, for the federal Head Start program in southern and central Utah, SUU Head Start is a federally-funded, community-governed, preschool program spanning 25,000 square miles in six southwestern Utah counties. Well-trained, dedicated staff provide high quality education, including health, family and support services, to over 400 low income and/or at-risk Head Start families.
Utah Center for Rural Health
The Utah Center for Rural Health (Center), overseen by Regional Services, is a community/campus partnership created to improve the health status of and access to health services for residents across rural Utah. The Center provides leadership by linking academic, community, government, private and public resources to address healthcare issues.
Zion Canyon Corridor Council (ZC3)
Regional Services is a member of the Zion Canyon Corridor Council (ZC3), a regional planning initiative striving to apply Principle 1 of the recently-completed Washington County Vision Dixie planning process: "Plan Regionally, Implement Locally." Regional Services is providing technical assistance and funding for corridor and community planning to the communities along State Route 9, the gateway to Zion National Park. Currently, SUU is partnering with Utah State University's Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning Program on an extensive corridor study that will provide alternative futures for growth, development and other critical elements identified by the Council.
Other Community Assistance
In the past six months, Regional Services staff have provided planning or other technical assistance in or to the communities of:
- La Verkin, New Harmony, Rockville, Springdale and Virgin (Washington County);
- Kanab (Kane County);
- Bryce Canyon City and Cannonville (Garfield County);
- Beaver and Milford (Beaver County); and,
- Cedar City and Enoch (Iron County).
In this same timeframe, Regional Services has also worked with Beaver, Iron, Garfield, Kane, Uintah and Washington County officials on local projects and initiatives.
Regional & Agency Partnerships
Bryce Canyon National Park Alliance for Education
Regional Services serves as the primary contact for SUU's "Alliance for Education" with Bryce Canyon National Park, which was signed July 2006. The Alliance establishes a cooperative and mutually beneficial working relationship that furthers the missions of both entities.
Cedar Breaks National Monument to National Park Initiative
Regional Services serves as the primary contact for SUU's "Alliance for Education" with Bryce Canyon National Park, which was signed July 2006. The Alliance establishes a cooperative and mutually beneficial working relationship that furthers the missions of both entities.
Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
Regional Services represents SUU as a member of the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CPCESU). The CPCESU creates opportunities for research, education, and technical assistance to support stewardship of natural and cultural resources by federal agencies on the Colorado Plateau. CPCESU ensures that the expertise of academic and non-governmental partners is made available to assist federal resource managers in accomplishing their agency missions. The federal partners allocate funding to a wide variety of projects and non-federal partners and support their research, education, and outreach missions.
National Park Service/SUU Shared Position
Regional Services and Cedar Breaks National Monument are partnering to fund and supervise this unique staff position. The SUU Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative (IIC) Agency Coordinator—a National Park Service employee housed on campus with Regional Services—will serve as a liaison and link between SUU's education and outdoor programs, particularly the IIC, and the education and internship interests of the National Park Service as well as other state and federal resource management agencies in southern Utah, northern Arizona and eastern Nevada.
Regional Planner Project
Regional Services participates with the Utah Department of Community and Culture's Regional Planner Project (RPP). Funded by the Utah Permanent Community Impact Fund Board (PCIFB), the purpose of the RPP is to mitigate socio-economic impacts resulting from natural resource development on federal lands by providing for continuous quality planning throughout rural Utah. PCIFB provides funds (state mineral lease monies) for participating regional Associations of Governments to commit a full-time planner, whose time and responsibilities will be dedicated solely to the core mission and goals of the PCIFB.
Southern Utah Planning Authorities Council
Created by a gubernatorial executive order in 1994, Regional Services serves as co-chair for the Southwest Utah Planning Authorities Council (SUPAC) and provides SUPAC programs and agendas. SUPAC is a forum for regional leaders—state & federal agencies, county and local government, tribes, academia and the public—to address community, economic development, natural resource, public lands and other planning issues in southwest Utah.
SUU Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative
Regional Services has provided administrative funding for and technical assistance to SUU's Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative (IIC). As part of SUU's Outdoor Recreation in Parks and Tourism program, IIC has a formal agreement with state and federal natural resource and land management agencies throughout southwest Utah to place SUU student interns interested in agency career opportunities. Cooperative partners include local units of the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service and Utah State Parks. IIC is currently undergoing an administrative transformation that will both change the name of the program (soon to be the "SUU Public Lands Leadership Program") as well as shift organizationally to become a program of Regional Services. Furthermore, IIC will soon benefit from the additional expertise of a unique shared position between SUU and the National Park Service's Cedar Breaks National Monument (see next entry).
SUU Mountain Ranch Resource Advisory Council
In the summer of 2008, Regional Services was given oversight authority of the University's undeveloped Mountain Ranch. The 2,800-acre forested property is along State Route 14 approximately 10 miles up Cedar Canyon. The property surrounds the existing SUU Mountain Center, which is managed by SUU Conference Services. Regional Services facilitates the newly-created Mountain Ranch Resource Advisory Council, which is developing the first-ever resource management plan (RMP) for the ranch. Through the RAC and RMP planning process, numerous opportunities and potential partners, both on campus and off, are being explored. Exciting initiatives for the ranch and forest will occur as possibilities are assessed.
Utah Prairie Dog Recovery Implementation Program
Regional Services coordinates SUU's participation with the recently-created Utah Prairie Dog Recovery Implementation Program (UPDRIP). UPDRIP's purpose is the establishment of a partnership effort to cooperatively implement the Utah Prairie Dog Recovery Plan while balancing and accommodating needs of the human population. While not a voting member of the UPDRIP, SUU provides technical assistance and scientific expertise (through the College of Science) to the UPDRIP partnership.
Zion National Park Centennial Celebration
Regional Services represents SUU on the planning committee for the 2009 Zion National Park Centennial. Numerous activities are planned for the year-long celebration including many from SUU faculty and staff. Regional Services is coordinating these SUU projects and activities, many of which will benefit both the Park and adjacent communities.
Zion National Park & Zion Group Alliance for Education
As with the Bryce Canyon National Park Alliance for Education, Regional Services is the point of contact for the the Zion Group—including Zion NP, Cedar Breaks NM and Pipe Springs NM—Alliance for Education. Signed in November 2008, the Zion Group Alliance for Education establishes a cooperative and mutually beneficial working relationship that furthers the missions of both entities.


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MARINES SETTLE DOWN FOR WINTER IN TIENTSIN; " Devil Dogs" Stand Ready to Protect American Lives and Property in China's Civil War and to Keep Route to Peking Open -- Men Lack Entertainment
By HALLETT ABEND.TIENTSIN, CHINA. ();
November 13, 1927,
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READY for business? Well, rather' Our tin hats hang right by our cots, where we can grab 'em at any time." The speaker was a private in the United States Marine Corps, which has 3,000 officers and men in Tientsin, prepared to meet any emergency that may imperil American lives, property or treaty rights in this part of China.
November 13, 1927
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Smoke-free
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Broadband / WiFi
The property
Penrhyndeudraeth 2.7 miles.
This delightful mid-terrace cottage, boasting charm and character, is situated just outside the hamlet of Llanfrothen.
It is close to the village of Penrhyndeudraeth and is midway between Beddgelert and Porthmadog on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park.
Formerly a greengrocer and stables, this traditional stone cottage, dating back to 1880 has been lovingly converted to provide a delightful holiday base.
The sitting room with exposed beams at this cottage is warm and welcoming and benefits from a woodburning stove, which you can sit and relax in front of after an energetic day exploring one of the many nearby walking trails.
Step into the fitted kitchen and you will find all you need to rustle up some lovely home-cooked meals, and then sit and enjoy each other's company into the evening.
Stairs from the hall lead up to two stylish, well-appointed bedrooms, and there is also a family bathroom at this cottage.
There is a small, rear sheltered patio, set against a rock face, and the front, the delightful sunny patio area is an ideal place to enjoy a refreshing drink whilst occasionally being able to catch the sound of the steam trains on the nearby line.
Many happy hours can be spent at this pretty cottage, plus a short drive away are many beautiful sandy beaches and stunning coastal paths that lead to secluded coves, and your holiday isn't complete without exploring the wonderful Snowdonia National Park.
A perfect cottage for families and friends to enjoy, at any time of year.
Two double bedrooms. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen. Sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove.
- Electric central heating with woodburning stove
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, TV with FreeSat, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
- Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Cot, highchair and stairgate
- Off road parking for 1 car at front, plus parking for 1 car across the road
- Bike storage
- Front enclosed patio with furniture
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop and pub 10 mins walk
- Note: Reduced head height above shower, approx 6 foot.
About the location
Portmeirion 2 miles; Porthmadog 3 miles; Beddgelert 7.7 miles.
The large village of Penrhyndeudraeth boasts a selection of shops, pubs, a fish and chip shop, Post Office and a railway station which takes you along the Ffestiniog Railway. Just two miles away is the celebrated unique Italianate village of Portmeirion, which was the location of the TV show The Prisoner, and is surrounded by sandy beaches and captivating woodlands. The harbour town of Porthmadog is a little further along, where you can journey along the Ffestiniog Railway to the slate town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, "the town that roofed the world". To the north is the pretty village of Beddgelert, which is set around the Afon Glaslyn River and offers craft shops, pubs, tea rooms, restaurants, and an enchanting riverside walk, and it's also located in the stunning Snowdonia National Park, from where you can spend hours admiring the beautiful scenery on foot or by bike. Penrhyndeudraeth is an ideal base for exploring the Llyn Peninsula, Snowdonia National Park and many other places in North Wales.
Region Information
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
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For the first time, a young-earth creationist scholar has conceded that distant clocks (e.g. supernova eruption time durations) in the universe falsify the young-earth cosmic models of Russell Humphreys and Robert Gentry.
John G. Hartnett, "Look-Back Time In Our Galactic Neighborhood Leads to a New Cosmogony," TJ: the in-depth journal of creation, volume 17, number 1 (2003), pp. 73-79.
RTB article: Connections article on Russell Humphreys' model
RTB book: The Genesis Debate


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CC-C seeks to educate district about upcoming May 8 millage
CARSON CITY — Carson City-Crystal Area Schools will begin a three-week promotion tonight with a community kickoff rally at 7 p.m. in the Carson City Hospital conference room.
The rally is to help explain the upcoming May 8 millage renewal election to campaign workers, but the event is also open to the public.
"We also hope to have an open forum where the community can ask questions, but we haven't yet set a date for that," said Interim Superintendent Duane Ellis following Monday night's school board meeting.
School board members are hoping to renew a two-year, 2-mill operational millage and an 18-mill non-homestead millage, both which have been renewed in the past.
"We just want to update the people of what they are," said Board President Tom Wilcox of the millages. "They are nothing new have passed three other times previously."
Ellis said since the millage is a renewal and not a new request, "there will be no increase in taxes to taxpayers."
The school board also heard a "wish list" from building administrators and department heads.
"The building and department leaders compile a sort of wish list of things they need or want," Ellis said. "When we put the budget together, we see how we can meet some of the items in the new budget. If we can't, then they look into other means, such as grants."
Also at Monday night's school board meeting, presentations were made from building, technology, athletic and transportation department leaders sharing their educational plans for the 2012-2013 school year with the school board.


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Tokina 11-16 2.8 AF problems...help!!!
I bought new tokina 11-16 2.8 for my canon 40D... At first I was impressed by this lens because it is really sharp... But then I want to use it in club in low light condition with flash... When is dark AF beam stars working(red light in speedlite which helps to find focus....)...there is a problem...when AF-beam works I always gets back-focused photos...I do not know why because I newer had problems with my tamron 17-50 2.8.... Then I tried to focus with built-in flash with tokina and it works!! ... so I do not know where could be a problem so I will be grateful if anyone who owns tokina and canon body can told me what could be a problem...
So here are few samples:
At good light(sunny):
In club(low-light):
And comparison between tamron 17-50 @ 17mm f2.8 and tokina 11-16 @ 16mm f2.8
focusing with built-in flash:
And focusing with speedlite 430ex mk2 (AF-beam)
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