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Apr 5, 2013 All day
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Get ready for the most anticipated event in the Brazos Valley — CHILIFEST!
Chilifest remains in a class of its own: dedicated to provide a spectacular event, with all proceeds benefiting the community to aid in many worthy causes.
Chilifest 2013 Entertainment Line-Up for Friday, April 5th for the Chilifest Teams ONLY:
• Jason Boland & The Stragglers
• Cody Johnson
• Gary P. Nunn
• The Cadillac Black
• Uncle Lucius
• Brian Keane
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• Corey Smith
• Kevin Fowler
• Mark Chesnutt
• Aaron Watson
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Connie Minnick, left, and Sue Cooksey, sisters of the late Charles "Butch" Cooksey Jr., pause after the vault and casket containing their brother's remains was exhumed Wednesday at Wilson County Memorial Park. Cooksey, whose death 40 years ago was ruled a hit-and-run, is now believed to have been murdered.
BEN DUDLEY / The Wilson PostBy BEN DUDLEYThe Wilson Post
The vault and casket containing the remains of a man now believed to have been murdered 40 years ago was exhumed from Wilson County Memorial Park on Wednesday for an autopsy using more up-to-date technology to determine the actual cause of death.
Wilson County Sheriff Terry Ashe obtained a court order for the exhumation, an act agreed to by the family of the deceased, Charles "Butch" Cooksey Jr.
The remains were taken to Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home for testing and will then be sent to Knoxville to be tested on by the University of Tennessee's Dr. Lee Jantz, one of the nation's foremost forensic anthropologists.
Cooksey was found in the road on a rural section of Highway 70 on June 14, 1969. His death was originally ruled a hit-and-run.
"To say that he was run over multiple times is an understatement," Ashe said. "His body was badly mangled, but there was very little traffic on that road back then. It was most likely the same car that ran over him several times."
Ashe said he has pieced together the last hours of Cooksey's life through interviews. He said he was surprised at the witnesses who had come forward, but that they had been deceived by some individuals.
"Butch had his issues," Ashe said, "but he was like any other 19 year old. He was just with the wrong people at the wrong time."
There are two prime suspects in the case who are in their late 60s, Ashe said. Both of them have hired attorneys.
The sheriff added that the family had been very supportive of the investigation. Cooksey's sisters, Sue Cooksey and Connie Minnick, were in attendance and said that they just wanted to know who killed their brother.
"We had always heard things about it," Minnick said, "but we wanted to wait 'til Mom and Dad had passed because this was so hard on them."
Ashe said he was confident in the evidence they had gathered. He noted that District Attorney Tommy Thompson was confident enough to have the body exhumed.
"We're not going to go to this much trouble without going to trial," Ashe said. "We have not decided with the DA's office if we're going to have a grand jury, but there will be a trial."
Staff Writer Ben Dudley may be contacted at email@example.com.


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So while Im always trying to expand my wardrobe and seek styles I have always been skeptical with the cardigan. I feel like my girl is trying to get me some kind of cardigan for christmas ( hopefully with the 11's cause fuck a cardigan) and Im trying to point her to the right direction. So any cardigan beast heads out there point me in a decent direction. Ive had been googling but coming up short.


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Mary Ellen Geist decided to leave her job as a CBS Radio anchor to return home to Michigan when her father's Alzheimer's got to be too much for her mother to shoulder alone. She chose to live her life by a different set of priorities: to be guided by her heart, not by outside accomplishment and recognition.
The New York Times wrote a front page story about Mary Ellen on Thanksgiving 2005. It was one of the most e-mailed stories for the month. Mary Ellen also kept a blog of her experiences, which received an enormous response from readers on WCBS880.com. Through her own story and through interviews with doctors and other women who've followed the "Daughter Track"--leaving a job to care for an aging parent--Geist offers eye-opening advice. She shares emotional insights on how to encourage interaction with the loved one you're caring for; how to determine daily tasks that are achievable and rewarding; how the personality of the patient affects the caregiving and the progression of the disease; as well as invaluable advice about how the reader can take care of themselves while accomplishing the Herculean task of constant caregiving to others.
Geist's years in journalism allow her to report on Boomers' caretaking dilemmas with professional objectivity, and her warm voice brings compassion and insight to one of the most difficult stituations a son or daughter may face during his or her life.
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Following an embarrassing 5-1 defeat to the New York Rangers on Sunday night, the Tampa Bay Lightning regrouped and finally headed back home to the much friendlier Tampa Bay Times Forum, where they will face off against the Montreal Canadiens tonight.
The Bolts have lost four straight to the Atlantic Division, including three in a row on the road, to fall to 6-5 on the season and yield the Southeast Division lead to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Their home and away splits tell the tale of two very different squads: at home, the Bolts are a near perfect 5-1, their sole loss a close 3-2 decision dropped to the same New York Rangers squad that ran all over the Bolts on Sunday.
On the road, they are a woeful 1-4, their only victory coming in Raleigh against the Hurricanes in the third game of the season.
The Bolts will now play two pairs of home games with a road tilt against the Florida Panthers sandwiched in the middle in an attempt to regain their early season form.
Following a tweak of some unknown injury during pregame warmups for the Rangers game, forward Ryan Malone will be out tonight and may miss weeks, rather than days. Syracuse Crunch winger Richard Panik has been called up the Lightning as a result and will likely make his NHL debut tonight at home against the Canadiens.
Guy Boucher says Ryan Malone expected to be out 3-4 weeks with undisclosed lower body injury #tblightning; change of tone from yesterday
— Erik Erlendsson (@erlendssonTBO) February 12, 2013
TB recalls Richard Panik from Crunch
— PS Syracuse Crunch (@PSCrunchHockey) February 11, 2013
That means in tonight's game against Montreal, three AHL regulars from a season ago will be playing for the Bolts, and none of them are Brett Connolly, who spent the entire season with the Lightning last year rather than being returned to his junior squad. The Bolts continue to go slow with his development following the growing pains for him a season ago.
Montreal is 6-4-1 on the season but also has struggled on the road; they are just 1-1-1 away from the Bell Centre.
The goaltending match-up will feature Anders Lindback for the Bolts and Carey Price for the Habs.
The puck drops at 7:30 PM EST.Tags: Anders Lindback, Hockey, Montreal Canadiens, NHL, Richard Panik, Ryan Malone, Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay Lightning


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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Dubai government-run conglomerate that controls some of the emirate's industrial powerhouses will repay in full $4 billion worth of debt coming due later this month, the city-state vowed Monday in a move that could reassure investors amid fresh concerns about the strength of the world economy.
Investment Corporation of Dubai, whose holdings include the Middle East's biggest airline, Emirates, is widely seen as the healthiest of Dubai's three major government-linked conglomerates.
Monday's announcement by Dubai's official media office comes as world markets are slumping following Standard & Poor's one-notch downgrade on Friday of the United State's credit rating.
The emirate is still recovering from global financial crisis two years earlier, as well as the near-default of one of its key government-related business conglomerates, Dubai World. Severe debt problems at that conglomerate sparked credit fears that sent world markets reeling in late 2009.
In a statement, ICD's chief said his company has the resources and is committed to paying its debts.
"This substantial repayment is the result of our strong portfolio of diverse and successful companies across Dubai, as well as the underlying strength of our economy," said Mohammed al-Shaibani, the ICD executive director and CEO. "Dubai is witnessing a recovery and remains a stable financial center ... and has proven its resilience in recent times."
Besides Emirates and the airline's related businesses, ICD controls aluminum smelter Dubal, the Emirates National Oil Co., the Dubai World Trade Center real estate complex and stakes in local banks.
It is also owns part of Emaar Properties, the developer of the world's tallest tower, and Borse Dubai, which runs the city-state's stock markets and holds a 20 percent stake in the London Stock Exchange.
The government said ICD would repay the $2.5 billion in conventional debt and $1.5 billion in Islamic loans it owes by the August 21 due date. It expects to cover the debts mainly using cash dividends generated from the company's operating units.
ICD has another $2 billion worth of debt from the same pile of loans that matures in 2013.


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Three Harlem Globetrotters -- Special K, Ant and Blenda -- appear on Tuesday's Sesame Street.
It is the first time in 25 years the Globetrotters have appeared on the show and this time they help with the number three.
Reid Cherner has been with USA TODAY since 1982 and written Game On! since March 2008.
He has covered everything from high schools to horse racing to the college and the pros. The only thing he likes more than his own voice is the sound of readers telling him when he's right and wrong.
Michael Hiestand has covered sports media and marketing for USA TODAY, tackling the sports biz ranging from what's behind mega-events such as the Olympics and Super Bowl to the sometimes-hidden numbers behind the sports world's bottom line.


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Monday, Oct. 29
9:09 a.m. Paint sprayed on door at Splash Park sometime over the weekend, for estimated $100 in damage.
12:59 p.m. A black metal donation box was stolen from an outside location during the weekend for $100 loss.
2:25 p.m. Altercation between two juvenile males at middle school. Warning given about any continued fighting.
2:31 p.m. Juvenile male served trespass notice by high school on Oct. 25, with notice good for one year.
6:20 p.m. Complaint of non-operated vehicle in driveway for six months and eight months of expired registration. Individual promised to have it towed in 24 hours.
7:42 p.m. Subject who was unable to pay for fuel at Hofman Oil found a way before an officer arrived.
Tuesday, Oct. 30
2:27 a.m. Arrested Dale J. Henchen, 28, on probable cause of third degree DWI, with charges pending test results. Subject admitted to hitting light pole in Coborn's parking lot.
2:10 p.m. Bremer Bank account holder reported fraudulent activity on account.
3:53 p.m. Report of person attempting to use vehicle to hit, and making contact with person walking in parking lot. Complainant decided to not press charges and no further action taken.
6:25 p.m. Complaint of someone burning leaves/grass. Officer located smoldering grass fire in yard and advised subject of city ordinance and had person put out fire.
Wednesday, Oct. 31
8:31 a.m. Items reported missing. No other information available.
9:05 a.m. A New Life Church sign or banner was reported criminally damaged at the intersection of Rum River Drive and Highway 95.
9:14 a.m. Report of possible criminal sexual conduct.
1:03 p.m. Juvenile female placed on 72-hour medical hold.
1:20 p.m. Juvenile male noncompliant with middle school staff until officer advised juvenile to comply.
11:47 p.m. Arrested male driver, 30, for Isanti County warrant, and cited for no insurance and expired registration. Verbal warning given for expired driver's license and cracked windshield. Driver transferred to county line for Isanti officer to pick up.
Thursday, Nov. 1
2:20 a.m. Male with blood alcohol content of .247 walking in yards on 12th Street North. Person taken back to friend for the night.
2:42 a.m. Stopped vehicle for suspended object and license plate light and arrested male driver, 25, for fifth degree controlled substance and felon in possession of a handgun.
8:30 a.m. Juvenile male taken to hospital from high school by ambulance after having trauma from being struck in back of head by a pickle ball paddle.
2:35 p.m. Juvenile male in possession of fireworks at high school. Citation to be issued.
3:01 p.m. Female fell and struck head on sidewalk.
5 p.m. Suspicious activity regarding open door on foreclosed home. Locks broken.
6:13 p.m. Arrested suspect at residence on Mille Lacs County gross misdemeanor warrant and taken to jail.
7:11 p.m. Female came to police with parent and reported she had been kidnapped and held against her will for three hours, and then later admitted to fabricating story to avoid getting into trouble with her mother. Statements taken from multiple parties.
7:37 p.m. Disturbance reported and request made to remove unwanted female. Police cited woman, 20, for underage drinking.
7:51 p.m. Attempt made to use a counterfeit $50 bill at Princeton Wine & Spirits.
11:20 p.m. Report of two rings stolen from gun safe for estimated loss of $1,250, and also theft of Blackberry Storm cell phone valued at $200. Police investigating.
Friday, Nov. 2
12:15 a.m. Report of two turquoise rings valued at $150 each, stolen from gun safe at residence, and theft of necklace valued at $500 from jewelry box.
2:43 a.m. Office assisted Mille Lacs deputy with accident in which a driver was arrested for DWI.
8:49 a.m. Barking-dog notice placed on door of residence.
4:07 p.m. Father contacted county family services because he and ex-wife could not agree on when their children should shower after basketball practice. No law enforcement deemed necessary.
8:17 p.m. Complainant received e-mail purporting to be Paypal requesting personal and financial info. Person contacted Paypal and learned it was an e-mail scam.
8:29 p.m. Report of four juvenile males causing disruption and misbehaving. Located and parents contacted.
Saturday, Nov. 3
12:09 a.m. Arrested Donald Anthony Streff, 32, on suspicion of DWI.
3:25 a.m. Disturbance caused by two people arguing. One agreed to leave for the night.
12:39 p.m. House found open with key in door.
1:48 p.m. A garage window broken out sometime in the past two months at a residence. A large TV was also left in the back of the garage.
4:22 p.m. Suspicious activity reported of someone going into garage at residence with vacant house. Officer found subject inside garage and advised to leave the residence and provide documentation if he could be there. Subject had stated that homeowner had given him permission to go through their abandoned property.
6:53 p.m. Shoplifting of cosmetics reported at Coborn's. Police arrested two juveniles for same.
8:49 p.m. Complainant stated dating a female three days earlier and "tonight he received various text messages from the female's cousin questioning his masculinity." Officer advised possible solutions to his issues.
Sunday, Nov. 4
Stopped vehicle for expired registration and detected odor of burnt marijuana. Cited driver for having small amount of marijuana and possessing drug paraphernalia.
1:04 a.m. Flagged down by landlord regarding subject being drunk and loud inside building. Officer advised subject and his girlfriend about male's conduct.
8:42 a.m. Counterfeit $10 bill at Coborn's. To be sent to Secret Service agency.
5:30 p.m. Trespass complaint at residence regarding vehicles parked on grass shoulder next to complainant's yard. Officer advised persons with vehicles they would be arrested for trespassing for future occurrences and advised subjects to leave area. Police said there are ongoing issues between complainant and subjects.
8:18 p.m. Harassment complaint received. Two individuals reported receiving unwanted texts and calls from each other.
10:02 p.m. A residence was reported burglarized over the weekend and two fixed blade hunting knives were reported stolen for an $80 loss, and a Savage 12 gauge semi-auto shotgun also stolen for a $1,500 loss, along with other items stolen.
Monday, Nov. 5
2:35 a.m. Disturbance reported at residence and request to remove unwanted party. Officers arrived and arrested a male, 31, for disorderly conduct and taken to jail. Arrested person was found distraught and yelling and saying he could not control himself.
Tuesday, Nov. 6
9 a.m. Report of juvenile male harassing another juvenile male on school bus and stealing the victim's Nintendo. Officer stated that the juvenile accused of taking the Nintendo confessed to it and retrieved it from his locker at middle school for return to owner. School handled consequences. Police received message next day that juvenile victim had been hit and called names again on bus. Bus company contacted to separate the two juveniles, and school administration notified.
3:45 p.m. Sherburne County reported it will be sending charges to the Mille Lacs County attorney on list of suspects for third degree controlled substance intent to sell. Incident occurred in city of Princeton.
Wednesday, Nov. 7
9 a.m. Student on bus stated he forgot he had a knife in his pocket. Knife turned over to bus company and then to officer. Officer advised student of legal consequences. School handled consequences.
9 a.m. Report of inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature on one of the school buses turned out to be unfounded. Subjects were found to be talking about subjects of a sexual nature. Middle school to handle consequences.
1:55 p.m. Counterfeit $10 bill located at McDonald's. Bill taken as evidence.
6:06 p.m. Arrested Kim Michelle Grinnell, 45, on suspicion of DWI-related violation. Police had received report Grinnell was possibly intoxicated and in one of the city parks. Police stopped her vehicle in the 6000-7000 block of Country Road 1 and observed signs of alcohol impairment. Officer performed sobriety tests and while getting testing equipment from squad car, Grinnell fled, leading police in a 4.1 mile chase with speeds exceeding 100 mph. Arrested Grinnell at residence where chase ended.
Thursday, Nov. 8
7:30 a.m. Possible case of sexual criminal conduct reported.
8:58 a.m. Request made to remove male who was out of control. Male was convinced to go with mother to Cambridge hospital for evaluation. Officer had to place transport hold on male at 65th Avenue and Highway 95 and temporarily put on handcuffs for male's safety.
9 a.m. Juvenile female reported to have stolen books from a classroom and library. Under investigation.
11:27 a.m. Little Duke's reported that a cashier had mistakenly charged a driver $20.01 for $43.85 worth of pumped fuel. No crime was committed but officer promised to try to contact driver about the undercharge.
6:36 p.m. Officer talked to a woman who was concerned about being harassed by a man with whom she had broken up three weeks ago. She was receiving unwanted texts and online posts on Facebook. Officer was asked to talk to the man about his behavior.
Friday, Nov. 9
12:15 a.m. Officer pulled over a vehicle on Highway 169 at Rum River Drive. Driver was revoked and admitted to being a meth user. Hypodermic needles and potential meth residue was found in the vehicle. Charges are pending outcome of tests.
2:38 p.m. A theft was reported in the 1000 block of 7th Ave. S.
4:03 p.m. Counterfeit money was reported at Casey's North, 810 N. Rum River Dr.
Saturday, Nov. 10
2:47 p.m. A citizen turned into police a counterfeit $20 bill.


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Plasma YKL-40 level has been reported as playing a significant role in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). However, the correlation between plasma level of YKL-40 and the severity of CAP has not been reported. This study identifies the relationship between plasma level changes of the
Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung that involves the lung parenchyma. Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) describes one of several diseases in which people who have not recently been hospitalized develop an infection of the lungs. CAP may be caused by bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasite agents with the complication of upper respiratory tract infection [
YKL-40 is the first 3
When the cutoff level of plasma YKL-40 level was determined at 48.5 ng/mL based on ROC analysis, the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive values and negative predictive values, as well as the likelihood ratios of positive and negative results for CAP are 59.01%, 86.67%, 81.82%, 67.5%, 4.4 and 0.5. The area under the curve of plasma YKL-40 level was 0.81 (
In this study, we focus on effect size (mean difference) of YKL-40 level expression between groups. Assuming α value was set at 0.01, our sample size had at least 99% power to detect a mean difference of 20.1 based on the standard deviation was 21.07 and the alternative hypothesis was two-sided [
Plasma YKL-40 level is kwon to be associated with cardiovascular disease, cancer or obstructive sleep apnea, as well as weight/body mass index, diabetes and parameters of glucose hemostasis such as glucose, insulin or c-peptide [
This study was conducted on a group of 121 people, including 61 CAP patients and 60 healthy controls, between February 2009 and December 2009. Venous blood samples from CAP patients were obtained through routine venipuncture in Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, before and after antibiotic treatment. This study was approved by the Chung Shan Medical University Hospital Institutional Review Board, and each patient provided informed consent. We recorded the demographic characteristics, comorbidities, symptoms and signs of pneumonia, laboratory results, and previous antibiotic treatment of each patient upon admission. The diagnostic criteria for CAP were based on the guidelines of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA, Arlington, VA, USA)/American Thoracic Society (ATS, New York, NY, USA) [
We enrolled 61 CAP patients and 60 healthy people to serve as a control group. All CAP patients were treated with empirical antimicrobial agents. We collected blood samples from all CAP patients to test the WBC, neutrophil cell count,
We focus on effect size (mean difference) of YKL-40 level expression between groups. Assuming α value was set at 0.01 and the ratio of healthy control and CAP patient was 1:1, our sample size had at least 99% power to detect a mean difference of 20.1 based on the standard deviation was 21.07 and the alternative hypothesis was two-sided [
CRP levels were measured by latex particle-enhanced immunonepherometric assay (BN Pro Spec®; Dade Behring Inc., Deerfield, IL, USA). Briefly, CRP monoclonal antibodies were coated in polystyrene particles, which agglutinate when mixed with CAP patients or control group samples. The CRP concentration in the sample is reflected by the intensity of scattered light in the nephelometer. For WBCs counts, total WBC counts and neutrophil counts were measured using a hematology analyzer (Sysmex XE-2100; Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis, IN, USA).
The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to measure the plasma concentrations of YKL-40 in all blood samples (Quidel Corporation, San Diego, CA, USA). For each plasma sample, 20 μL was directly transferred to the microtest strip wells of the ELISA plate and subsequently incubated for 1 h at room temperature. After 4 washing steps, the detection antibody was added, and the reaction system was incubated for 1 h at room temperature. Antibody binding was detected with streptavidin-conjugated horseradish peroxidase and developed with a substrate solution. The reaction was then stopped, and optical density was determined with a microplate reader set at 450 nm. YKL-40 concentrations were quantitated by a calibration curve using a human YKL-40 standard. Each plasma sample was assayed according to the manufacturer's instructions and the values were within the linear portion of the standard curve.
Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 15.0 statistics software (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). All continuous variables were expressed as means ± SD. To compare between untreated patients and healthy controls, the statistical difference of demographical and clinical data was analyzed using the Mann-Whitney
This study assesses the association between plasma concentrations of YKL-40 and CAP. We confirmed the previous results that YKL-40 level is elevated in serum of patients with CAP. Moreover, the results of this study provide novel information regarding the plasma concentrations of YKL-40 in the assessment of CAP severity. The levels of YKL-40 concentration show a significant correlation with PSI, CURB-65, APACHE II scores and length of hospital stay. Additional studies are necessary to differentiate the stratification of CAP patients to determine the correlations of YKL-40 with the different pathogens.
Levels of plasma YKL-40 in 61 patients with community-acquired pneumonia and 60 control patients based on ELISA analysis.
Analysis of the correlation between YKL-40 expression with PSI, CURB-65, APACHE II scores and hospital length of stay. Before treatment, CAP patients exhibited correlations among PSI, CURB-65, APACHE II scores, hospital length of stay and YKL-40 expression. There were significant correlations between YKL-40 and PSI (Spearman correlation coefficients
The laboratory data of both controls and patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) before and after they received treatment
|Clinical Variables
|Controls (
|Pretreated (
|Posttreated (
|59.4 ± 1.5
|59.5 ± 2.6
|36 (60%)
|37 (60.7%)
|24 (40%)
|24 (39.3%)
|YKL-40 (ng/mL)
|23.1 (2.7–94.6)
|62.1 (4.8–118.8)
|39.6 (4.5–106.4)
|CRP (mg/dL)
|0.3 (0.1–1.7)
|8.6 (0.7–27.4)
|0.9 (0.3–11.3)
|WBC (/mm3)
|5860 (3110–10190)
|10890 (3560–32480)
|8450 (3460–22340)
|Neutrophils (/mm3)
|3530 (1738–6046)
|8673 (1032–29686)
|5484 (1518–21155)
|PSI score
|79.0 ±5.9
|CURB-65 score
|0.9 ± 0.1
|APACHE II score
|9.2 ± 0.7
|Hospital length of stay (Days)
|13.9 ± 2.7
Abbreviations: CRP, C-reactive protein; WBC, white blood cell; C, controls; UT, patients with CAP before they received treatment; T, patients with CAP after they received treatment; PSI, Pneumonia Severity Index; APACHE II, Acute Physiology And Chronic Health Evaluation II.
The statistical difference was analyzed by Mann-Whitney U test;
The statistical difference was analyzed by Wilcoxon signed ranks test;
A six point score, one point each for confusion, blood urea nitrogen > 19 mg/dL, respiratory rate > 30/min, low systolic (<90 mmHg) or diastolic (<60 mmHg) blood pressure, and aged > 65 year;
mean ± SE.
The authors declare no conflict of interest.


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Today the House of Representatives passed the Panama, Columbia and South Korea Free Trade Agreements. Congressman Jon Runyan (R-NJ) issued the following statement on the passage:
"For the past five years Congress has been working and waiting on these three trade agreements and I applaud the President for submitting all three to the House of Representatives and to the Leadership of the House for quickly moving the legislation to the full House of Representatives for a vote. In our current economic situation, with unemployment still above 9%, the federal government must be focusing on job creation. These trade agreements will help create jobs and, at the same time, help small businesses grow. Many of our economic rivals have already entered into agreements with these nations and have a decided advantage. These agreements ensure U.S. manufacturers will now have access to new markets and millions of potential new customers and will not be subject to prohibitive tariffs or barriers."
Source: http://runyan.house.gov/content/congressman-runyan-issues-statement-passage-free-trade-agreements


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Protesters for C.O.R.E, the Congress of Racial Equality are forcibly removed from the Federal Building in Los Angeles, CA
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"Two CORE demonstrators are dragged away from the Federal Building on March 9, 1965. About 20 sit-ins were dragged from the lobby by the hands and feet as they sang, "We shall not be moved." Ejected by deputy United States marshals, some of the demonstrators smeared doors and windows with sandwiches. The marshals also cleared the sixth floor of the building."
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Gunk 731 is an engine degreasant which has had quite a variety of uses in our house. It is specifically designed to clean the grease of mechanical items such as machinary and car engines. It comes in a 400ml spray can for just over 5 pounds.
The fact that this is in a spray aerosol can makes it very easy to use as you just simply aim and spray where ever you need it which can be in any direction even in an upwards direction which you would not be able to do if it came in a tub or spray bottle, the fact you simply spray it on also means you get to keep your hands relatively clean too. There is a brush on version of this but I have not tried it as I fear it would be rather messy.
As with any chemical you do have to be careful with this as it may irritate your skin if it comes into contact with it but has never had an adverse effect on mine but I do wash it off with in minutes and wouldnt recomend leaving it on your skin for a long time, do not get it in contact with your eyes as this will really hurt and be careful when spraying it as you dont want to breath in the fumes so ideally only use it in a well ventilated area.
As I said above it is designed to remove grease and grime from mechanical things, it works instantly so there is no messing around waiting for it to take effect like other cleaners so is a winner in my book for saving time. I had a oil leak on my car which marked the slabs on my drive way, the pressure washer on its own did little in removing the oil so I sprayed a liberal amount of this on then jetted it with water again which removed it all to my pleasure. I have used it to clean the engine on my car to be able to find out where the oil leak was coming from and to clean the engine after the leak. It has been used to clean the chain on my childrens bikes too as the lubricant on them had gone horrible.
Each of these cleaning operations has been really easy and I have been really pleased with the results, you wouldnt believe how tempted I am to give it a try on my chip pan but so far have resisted.
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Oakland rapper Too $hort has been presented with a lawsuit by a woman who claims he inappropriately touched her during a concert in March. He allegedly made vulgar comments at 41-year-old Kenya Winston during a performance at Yoshi's Jazz Club in San Francisco before going off stage and grabbing her breasts.
According to the San Francisco Gate, Winston filed a police report against him four days later, but no charges were brought against Too $hort. Yoshi's has also been named in the suit for negligence.
"Ms. Winston is a hardworking mother who just wanted to treat herself to a fun night out," says Daniel Dean, Winston's attorney. "What Too did was reprehensible and our goal is to hold him accountable."


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Another Believer
JM has oft spoken of its laurels, but not until last night did I become a believer in the beloved SwaddleMe blanket by Kiddopotamus. Gracious me, it was amazing!!Our Baby J (7 weeks today) has been sleeping an average of 2-3 hour stretches at night, leaving his mother very tired and quite grumpy! In general he wasn't acting very hungry upon waking and seemed to be getting plenty to eat throughout the day (weighing a stoutly 11.5 lbs. at 5 weeks!) It was obvious to me that something else was t … [Read more...]
Facebook Face-lift
For some of our readers out there, you might be a member of the well-known Facebook.And you've probably already experienced the new look on the website.And you might dislike it just as much as the rest of the world.And me.I say they scrap the whole thing and start over! It's a mess!!For those of you yet to join, WAIT! … [Read more...]
The Hair Cut Resolution — Natural Consequences=Life Lessons
I wanted to fill you in. First, I did speak to her rather seriously in the moment, but instead of yelling I got right down on her level and talked to her in a stern voice. I also had her get out a dust pan and clean up the hair. This was the immediate consequence of her action, which I think is a good life lesson: if you make a mess, you have to clean it up, and if you do something that someone has specifically asked you not to do, they are going to be annoyed.Next, following the advice of … [Read more...]
Rich Mullins: 10/21/1955 – 9/19/1997
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. May his souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.For more info on Rich Mullins, check out these links:http://tmatt.gospelcom.net/column/1998/05/06/ http://www.kidbrothers.net/index-lo-res.htmlh/t - JesusThruMary (our loyal reader) … [Read more...]
Mothers Milk
A friend sent this article today, Swiss Restaurant to Serve Meal Cooked with Human Breast Milk. Market price--women will receive just over 3 pounds per 14 ounces of breast milk. With current exchange rates, that $5.45 per 14 ounces of milk. Finally a solution for all those lactating mothers out there who are worried about the cost of a daily Starbucks latte. Texas Mommy, you are in the money ;-)Pretty strange.h/t Lauren … [Read more...]
If you were going to be stranded on a deserted island for one year with a newborn, what three items would you bring? Easy:(1) SwaddleMe swaddling blanket, so baby and I can both sleep through the night beneath the stars (and eventually in our bamboo hut).(2) Baby Bjorn, to carry baby with me as I hunt (free range cows and chickens) and gather (berries and plants and grains and hopefully some balsamic vinegar to spruce them up)(3) Bumbo baby seat, so baby can sit upright in the shade while I … [Read more...]
The Things They Pick Up On…
Dash (3 years old) commenting on the various methods of cooking in the Incredible home:"Sometimes we cook with the grill and sometimes we cook with the stove," pausing he looked at Mommy and added, "And sometimes we cook with the coffee maker."And sometimes he is more right than he knows! The stove and grill I could live without, but don't mess with the coffee maker! … [Read more...]
Friendships by the Wayside
I really loathe having to post something negative, but I do so here because I know you are wise women and I am need of good support and counsel with regards to a difficult issue. Essentially, my dilemma boils down to this: 1) I am twenty-six yrs. old and all of my childhood friends think I am nuts. 2) I am not sure that I should care.I recently finished a month-long vacation at my parents' home in San Diego, CA. While there I met up with four of my closest friends from junior and senior high … [Read more...]
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Recently in the United states the awareness of internet privacy has become more apparent in everyday life. Sopa and Pipa being the topics that are drawing the most attention even though Sopa has failed. But the Electronic Communications Privacy act was one of the first privacy acts that was passed by congress.
The Electronic Communications Privacy Act is a bill that was passed by congress in 1986 that protects any type of information that is transferred through any type of electronic means. Since the passing of this bill there have been multiple court cases that may not of have been brought to attention.
The European Union Directive on Data Protection of 1995. was set up in order to have an established guideline to guarantee the safe and free movement of any personal data across national borders between European countries. There are many different similarities between the two documents.


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The NSW government has set up a showdown between
Echo completed an $870 million refurbishment of The Star in Sydney's Pyrmont earlier this year. However, the company is proposing additional investment as part of an extension to its period of exclusivity.
Crown and Echo are both now at stage two of a three-step process for unsolicited proposals and only one will be permitted to proceed.
It is now up to the independent assessment panel, led by former Future Fund chairman
Macquarie Group analyst Andrew Levy said Crown might be forced to amend its proposal to boost the returns it would offer to the state government.
Goldman Sachs analyst Adam Alexander said that if Crown's Barangaroo proposal was approved, he would expect Echo to continue to make capital expenditure investments in The Star to compete with its new rival. This would bring additional economic benefit.
However, other analysts have noted that an extension of Echo's period of exclusivity probably would require a fee be paid to the government.
"The government has to decide whether introducing competition and getting Crown's $1 billion investment or protecting the monopoly at The Star, which [option] has the greater net benefit for the state," Mr Alexander said.
Shareholders have given in-principle support to Echo.
One investor said it was "a sensible move by Echo to try to defend their patch".
But another fund manager said he was not comfortable with Echo promising investment "when they really haven't got the returns" from the most recent refurbishment.
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He has previously argued that a second casino in Sydney would fragment the market and jeopardise investment in The Star.
Crown declined to comment.
Mr Alexander said that if Echo's exclusivity period was extended beyond 2019 it would kill off Crown's current Barangaroo proposal and draw investors' attention back to Crown's application to the NSW and Queensland gaming regulators to increase its stake in Echo to 25 per cent, from 10 per cent now.
Crown applied to the authorities more than a year ago, but the issue has not yet been resolved. If Echo's period of exclusivity is extended, the only way Crown could have a presence in Sydney would be if it bought its rival, making the regulators' decision all the more pertinent.
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"If el-Sisi and his government can deal seriously with the country's problems, Egyptians can still look forward to a better future. President el-Sisi seems to be genuinely interested in working hard for the future of his country, but the real guarantee is that Egypt now has a new constitution that gives the parliament great power to watch the government; it shares power with the president. Only when power is shared will maat come back to rule Egypt again with order and justice."
Likewise in Libya, Muammar Gaddafi kept order in a potentially chaotic State. His example is highly relevant here. When Gaddafi became leader of Libya in 1967 it was one of the poorest nations of Africa. By the time of his assassination in 2011 it was the richest nation of Africa, with the highest GDP per capita. It shared that wealth with upwards of two million migrant workers from other African nations and Asia. There was virtually no discrimination and no social unrest. Now, in 2015, Libya is a failed state and its economy is a shambles. Large parts of the country are under the control of "Isis" Islamic extremists. There is no functional government and the entire country is in chaos and anarchy, with rival militias vying for regional power. In both countries there has been continual violence and disintegration since the 'intervention' of Western forces.
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There is also a major challenge to Egypt's water supply: "In February 2011, five upstream African states, members of the Nile Basin, signed an agreement to draw more water from the Nile, which will result in Egypt getting less water than before. in 2011, Ethiopia began constructing its new Grand Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile, with a seventy-four billion cubic meter reservoir, which should begin operation in 2017. This dam, Egypt fears, will reduce the downstream flow of the Nile and result in the country's losing 20 to 30 percent of its share of Nile water, as well as a third of the electricity generated by its Aswan High Dam."


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Dislikes: Getting her general store vandalized, getting played, receiving punishment.
It was in a general store, and the instrument was in a booth.
It was no settlement of "slab shanties" with a few saloons and a general store.
For a few minutes Ralph stood outside of the general store, undecided what was best to do next.
The latter comprised also the post-office, the fish depot, and a general store.
It is evident that, instead of the above arrangement, all the boxes can be stacked in piles in a general store room.
Gabe described the Simmons general store and its proprietor.
Here an old man named Simpson kept a general store to which, in the rear, was attached a small livery stable and garage.
Two old chaps who keep what I believe they would call a 'general store.'
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Hookes said it was unfair of Miller to suggest in the media that the arrangement between Richmond and the Bushrangers - where the cricketers had been allowed to use the Tigers' facilities - may "have to cease" because he had broadcast the document.
"It's very damning that the (Victorian) players were implicated in something as underhand as what was suggested, and there is nothing to suggest that the players were involved or myself was involved," he said.
Hookes said he had never seen the document until shown it by his producer Jac Woodcock shortly after the radio program had begun. "Our producer knows where it came from but I don't know where it came from, she wouldn't tell us," he said.
Miller denied he had blamed Hookes for the leaking, but confirmed that Richmond would "tighten security", with particular focus on the club's policy of allowing athletes from other codes to share facilities.
"I'm not blaming Hookesy for pinching anything . . . it's just common sense that you have to tighten security," he said. "The Victorian cricketers are in our rooms, David Hookes is the one who read it out, common sense says that you've got to tighten security when those sorts of things happen."
Richmond chief executive Ian Campbell said on 3AW yesterday that restricting outside access to the club's facilities would be unavoidable. "Whether it's the Victorian team or Circus Oz, I think we'll be limiting people access to the rooms for some time," he said.
Campbell said it "remains to be seen" whether Frawley's tenure hampers Richmond's efforts to attract new members, as foreshadowed in the memo.
The author of the memo, Richmond communications manager Paul Maley, said he was disappointed the document had been made public. Maley said the memo was far from scathing, and rather was "common sense" for a side that had lost eight matches in a row.
"We've had a mixed reaction, we've had some people saying it is good to know you're in touch with our emotions, while others are saying it's just more spin doctoring," he said.
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New Birth (2 of 6) by Stan Coffey
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Series: How to Be Saved, Know It, and Enjoy In
Stan Coffey
John 3:1-7
I want you to take your bible and turn please to the text in John chapter 3. I want to talk to you about a birth that is very important. A birth that is very important. A man was talking to his friend and he said you look worried. He said I am worried. My wife is expecting a child. And he said, well what is to be worried about? He said, well, the first time she was expecting a child I was reading the book, ''The Tale of Two Cities'' and she had twins. He said the second time she was expecting a child I was reading ''The Three Musketeers'' and she had triplets. He said, now she is expecting again and I am reading the book, ''The Birth of a Nation.'' He said I don't know what is going to happen!
Well, I want to tell you about a birth that is very important, the new birth, the second birth. Jesus said that you must be born again. And I want you to look at what the bible says in this passage beginning in verse 1.
Now I find Nicodemus one of the most interesting men in all the bible. The bible says he came to Jesus by night. I believe Nicodemus was a very sincere man. I don't think he came to Jesus by night to avoid the crowd or because he didn't want to be seen with Jesus, I believe he came to Jesus by night because there was something weighing on his heart, on his mind and on his conscience and he could not wait until morning to approach the Lord Jesus. I believe Nicodemus had no peace in his heart; he had no assurance of eternal life. In spite of the fact that he was a member of his church, that he was an upstanding man in his community, something was missing in his life and so he came to Jesus in sincerity.
Not only that, but Nicodemus is a superior man. The bible says he was a Pharisee. That means he went to church every time he was suppose to go to church, that means that he presided over the religious assemblies. He was a ruler of the Jews, which means he was ...
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I was away traveling for most of the last month, trying to escape the winter. Unfortunately that also meant I was away from my LEGO collection. Of course the awesome thing about LEGO is that you don't really need that much to have fun with it. I picked up one of the new small creator sets (31032 Red Creatures) to see what I could build with it. I find these creator sets are a really great value – they have instructions for 3 different models and usually come with a great selection of parts for designing something cool yourself.
I decided to build a space ship and ended up with a cool little Vic Viper style fighter, although after playing with it a bit I decided it could also be used as a utility vehicle. The front prongs kind of remind me of a fork lift and I can definitely see using them haul around cargo.
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TH.02.02, 5-7pm: Opening Reception for Wake and Temper: Rhonda Vanover & Last Standing: Linn Underhill
TH.03.23, 5-7 p.m.: Opening Reception for Bright Speck: Desirée Holman, Anna Huff, Michelle Marie Murphy & Made to Move: African Nomadic Design
TH.04.27, 5-7 p.m.: Opening Reception for Corpus: 2017 Senior Student Show
TH.02.09, 6 p.m.: Wake and Temper Artist Talk with Rhonda Vanover (Assistant Professor, Photography)
TH.02.23, 6 p.m.: Last Standing Artist Talk with Linn Underhill (Cosponsored with the Women and Gender Studies Program)
T.02.28, 6 p.m.: Artist Talk with Martinez E-B (Sponsored by the Department of Art)
W.03.22, 6 p.m.: Bright Speck Artist Talk: Michelle Marie Murphy
T.03.28, 12:15pm: Made to Move curatorial tour with Prof. Risham Majeed & students
T.03.28, 6 p.m.: Bright Speck Artist Talk: Desirée Holman
T.04.04, 5 p.m.: Bright Speck Artist Talk and Performance: Anna Huff
F.04.14, 4 p.m.: Made to Move Lecture: Amyas Naegele, "Moving House, collecting a traditional home in Northern Kenya for a modern museum" (Sponsored with the Department of Art History)
W.05.03, 5 p.m.: Corpus Senior Show tour: Geneva Bielenberg ('17) & Cat Tompkins ('17)
T.02.07, 6 p.m.: Department of Writing Reading: Professor Augusto Luiz Facchini and students
TH.02.16, 6 p.m.: Film Screening: Gen Silent, directed by Stu Maddux (Cosponsored with the Center for LGBT Education, Outreach, and Services, and the Gerontology Institute)
T.02.21, 6 p.m.: Pre-Release Screening of documentary film Re:Thinking with local filmmaker Deborah C. Hoard of PhotoSynthesis Productions
TH.03.02, 6 p.m.: Department of Writing Reading featuring faculty and students
TH.03.30, 6 p.m.: Department of Art History Speaker: The Conditions of Being Art: Pat Hearn Gallery and American Fine Arts, Co. (1983-2004), Dr. Jeannine Tang, Bard College (Cosponsored with the Department of Art History & the Women and Gender Studies Program)
T.04.04, 7 p.m.: Film Screening: We're Just People
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TH.04.06, 5 p.m.: New Voices Literary Festival: Debbie Kuan, Chanelle Benz, and Bob Proehl
F.04.07, 5 p.m.: New Voices Literary Festival: Lauren Slaughter, Chaitali Sen, and Allen Gee
F.04.07, 6:30 p.m.: New Voices Literary Festival: On the Verge production of The Blameless written by Nick Gandiello, directed by Claire Gleitman
TH.04.13, 5:30 p.m.: Journeys: Modern Languages and Literatures Graduation Reception
T.04.18, 6 p.m.: Department of Art History Senior Symposium
TH.04.20, 6 p.m.: On the Verge production of The Changeling, written by Thomas Middleton and William Rowley, directed by Catherine Weidner
Tuesday, May 2, 6 p.m.: Department of Writing Reading: Professor Anthony Di Renzo and Andrei Guruianu read from and discuss their new book, Dead Reckoning: Transatlantic Passages on Europe and America
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An Interview with Mr. Esfandiar Khaleghi ( Mnagaer & Founder of Club Organisation )
An Interview of Mr.Esfandiar Khaleghi with Khodro-e-Emrooz Magazine , one of the Iranian famous car magazine .
An interview with
BMW Club Irans First Man
who is Mr. Esfandiar Khaleghi
1969 Boston United States Of America : BMW CCA institute start to operate to can support the BMW owners in USA . Although they work with BMW USA shoulder to shoulder , they start to operate individually and independently .
Their major activities were their promotions and discounts for purchasing the BMW Cars , their BMW Parts and after sale services for their members. And now the BMW CCA still after many years , operates individually and as an organization without borders that follow some important missions . They operate in 5 main regions and 65 branches with more than 75 thousands active members in United States Of America .
In 2004 International Council Of BMW CLUB started to operate as an International Organization with lots of international branches in all over the world who sale the BMW Cars and products .
1. The official logo of BMW Club Iran .
P.S: Each official representative of International Council Of BMW Club should put their official flag in the square area lower than BMW Logo , but BMW Club Irans manager and official authorities tried a lot to change that rule and legislation to put the IRANs Map instead of putting the holly flag of Iran lower the BMW Logo which is so rear to get the acceptance from I.C.BMW & BMW AG .
Also , BMW Irans Managing Director in BMW Z4 Lunch Celebration announced that the BMW Club Iran has started to operate in IRAN as the official representative of BMW Club in here .
Esfandiar Khaleghi , the BMW Club Irans first man Photo is taken by Azam Sabagh .
After this announcement , we went to talk with Esfandiar KHALEGHI , who is the BMW Clubs first man in Iran ( Manager Of Club Organization Founder ) to talk about the BMW Club Irans missions and so on .
The main idea of establishing BMW Club Organization in Iran happened in 2008 :
In January 2008 , the BMW Club Iran decided to operate in Iran and started the negotiation with International Council Of BMW Club and BMW AG in the mentioned time .
At the beginning of BMW Club Iran operation and before the main announcement for the annual membership , we could register 270 members through our official website which we only could send the BMW Internal , Official news and announcements as an our services , Esfandiar Khaleghi said .
Esfandiar Khaleghi , the BMW Club Irans first man Photo is taken by Azam Sabagh .
This organization will operate in three wide areas of BMW Classic (BMW Heritage) , BMW Motorbikes and BMW Automobiles .
Registering in this organization as a official member is not only for the BMW Owners and BMW Drivers ; the BMW Lovers (Bimmers) can also be a member of this organization and use its different services in different aspects .
Sending and announcing the BMW Brand news has the main role in our services . BMW Group Internal news , BMW International news and BMW Iran ( Persia Khodro )s internal news are the different type of news and subjects for the announcements which BMW Club Iran try to distribute them among its members .
Driving Culture Revision as the first step :
The first goal and slogan of International Council Of BMW Club is the promotion of Right Driving Culture which this slogan has been distributed by performing lots of FREE BMW Driving Schools and camps for the regular , professional and race drivers.
But we should consider that handling of these kind of cultures in Iran has lots of needs which should be solved by the help of BMW Iran and other official authorities .
BMW Club Iran has been divided in different subsections and departments to can serve its members in different and varied aspects which the BMW Lovers (bimmers) can discuss about their ideas and their point of views in the social groups that every period , BMW Club Iran will send those feedbacks and comments to BMW AG to be discussed . This method will make a situation that every BMW Club member can be a member of Large BMW Group family .
Performing Annual International BMW Celebrations :
BMW Group has lots of unveil , reveal and Launches every year . One of the main BMW Club Irans missions is performing those kind of celebrations simultaneously as the other official BMW authorities which they can be the BMW Car Lunches , BMW New Technologies seminars or other especial celebrations .
BMW Discounts and offers for the members :
As far as you know , BMW Cars has 4-Year period Warranty Guaranty in Iran , but after this 4 year , the members can extend their cars guaranties with the discounts . Also , BMW Club Irans members can use different kind of BMW offers or BMW discounts for purchasing the BMW Cars in Iran .
Especial management vision & strategy on BMW Lifestyle :
BMW Cloths has their special enthusiasts which PUMA designs and produces some of them . This Club Organization is going to sell the BMW Life Style productions by the help of establishing lots of BMW Lifestyle shops in Iran and in different cities with the lots of brilliant offers and discounts for BMW CLUB Irans members .
BMW Internship & Sponsorship :
BMW Club Irans members are not only deal with the cars ; they can pass lots of Engineering courses under German Professors instructors in the Mechanical , Industrial , IT & fields and get the sponsorship plan of BMW .
BIMMER Magazine & BMW Magazine :
Roundel , BMW Car Magazine UK , Bimmer Magazine , BMW Performance & etc. in United states of America and United Kingdom distribute the BMW Products news , development and especial announcements which BMW Clubs should dispread in different countries that BMW Club Iran have a special plan to develop a new international Persian magazine by the name of Bimmer Magazine for their members in Iran . This magazine will be produced as hardcopy issues beside its digital formats for the enthusiasts.
BMW Online Shop :
BMW Club Irans members and site visitors (who is not registered as a BMW Club Irans members) can buy the BMW Lifestyle & .. products online through the www.bmwshop.ir . This website has obtained the capacity of paying online with all the SHETAB Network in Iran and even , Visa & Paypal . The BMW Club Irans members can use lots of discounts , offers , nectar points by the purchasing BMW Lifesyle products through this website .
BMW Club Irans membership :
BMW Club Irans applicants can register as official BMW Club members through the official website of BMW Club Iran which is : www.bmw-club-iran.org or www.bmwclub.ir
The new members should pay 250 $ for the first year and then 100 $ for each next annual year . They should be atleast 16 year old .
As Esfandiar Khaleghi , Manager of BMW Club Iran Organization ( Managing Director & Founder ) mentioned , BMW Club Iran has been established to make a good situation in Iran for improving BMW Brand reputation in there and asking the BMW Groups head managers to have an especial vision on BMW Iran as an important point in the Middle East and also Asia . Which it will cause to BMW AG increase the amount of its services in Iran and also for improving the Customer Relationships and Customer Services standards in Iran which is one of the Most Important Target of BMW Club Iran .
Al in all , although , BMW Club Irans head managers try to perform lots of services such as Driving Schools , discounts and etc , it has dozens of difficulties for performing these kind of facilities that needs the help of BMW Iran Persia Khodro s help seriously .
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Published in Khodro-e-Emrooz Magazine OCT 2009
Translated by the BMW Club Iran ( Rough Translation The final translation will be available as soon as possible )
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E. S. Shimron, an Israeli attorney, has been appointed as the Government's counsel to cross-examine witnesses for Adolf Eichmann, who will be questioned in a German court. The witnesses are former Nazis whom Israel has refused to grant immunity from arrest here, after Eichmann's defense counsel requested that they appear before the court.
Mr. Shimron will leave for Germany in time to attend the interrogation of the first of these witnesses, Dr. Eberhard von Thadden, the Nazi foreign office expert on Jewish questions. Von Thadden is scheduled to appear for questioning before a German judge at Neuss, Germany, on Thursday. Lists of questions to be asked the witnesses in Germany were sent to Bonn last week by the court here trying Eichmann.
In addition to von Thadden, the ex-Nazis to be questioned in Germany are Dr. Franz Six, who had been a Nazi officer in Russia; Hermann Krumey, former aide to Eichmann; and Max Merten, the former Nazi military governor at Salonika, Greece.


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The Zailiyskiy Alatau is the northernmost parallel latitudinal ranges of the Northern Tien Shan. The highest point of this range is the Talgar peak (4973 m a.s.l.). The central part of the range is strongly glaciated; 380 glaciers of total area about 510 sq. km occur here. There are 504 rock glaciers in the Zailiyskiy Alatau Range. On the morphological signs, 429 of this amount of total area 49.77 sq. km are considered to be active. The best studied rock glaciers are concentrated in the central part of the northern slope of the Zailiyskiy Alatau in basins of the Bolshaya (Big) and Malaya (Small) Almatinka rivers. The investigations of rock glaciers of the Northern Tien Shan started in 1923 by geodetic observations of Russian glaciologist N.N.Palgov near the front of the Gorodetsky rock glacier (Zailiyskiy Alatau). The observations were repeated in 1946, 1960, 1977 and 1994 using the theodolite 2T2 of 1'' accuracy. (Gorbunov et al., 1994). The following parameters of each rock glacier were measured. Location (river basin, geographic extent); Type (morainic/lobate); Activity (active/inactive); Size (length, width), m; Area, sq. km; Orientation; Elevation of the source, m a.s.l.; Elevation of the front, m a.s.l. Since 1975, the investigations of rock glaciers of the Northern Tien Shan are carrying out by the Kazakhstan Alpine Permafrost Laboratory. In order to determine regularities in the distribution of rock glaciers, an inventory using aerial photographs and maps of 1 to 100 000 scale was carried out (Gorbunov, 1979, Titkov, 1988). These data are presented on the CAPS Version 1.0 CD-ROM, June 1998.
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CNN Breaking News: The economy was the most important issue among those who voted today, CNN reports based on early exit polls.
Of those voters who were asked about the biggest economic problem facing "people like you," 40% said it was unemployment, 37% said rising prices, 13% said taxes and 8% said it was the housing market.
Of those who voted today, 24% said they were doing better today compared with four years ago, 34% said they were doing worse and 41% said they were doing about the same.
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At one point, he justified the calls with a markedly unhelpful digression about the movie Dr. Strangelove.
The interrogations… were legal, essential, justified, successful, and the right thing to do.
If the trade-off for this destruction is truly a safer environment then perhaps this price is justified.
In the current climate, fundamentalist vigilantes may well believe their actions are justified.
Because primal violence is justified by religious belief, "the offenders have no remorse, no fear, and are extremely confident."
It was the greatness of the prize at stake that justified the cost.
He had done nothing but his duty and the law of nations would have justified him.
She felt that he had condescended to her with a generosity which justified worship.
So much for the solitaries of the earth, and because Providence should be justified of his children.
Even so the Prince and the people could only be justified by results.
c.1300, "to administer justice;" late 14c., "to show (something) to be just or right," from Old French justifiier "submit to court proceedings" (12c.), from Latin iustificare "act justly toward, make just," from iustificus "dealing justly, righteous," from iustus "just" (see just (adj.)) + root of facere "to do" (see factitious). Of circumstances, "to afford justification," from 1630s. Meaning "to make exact" (now largely restricted to typesetting) is from 1550s. Related: Justified; justifying.


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That public men publish falsehoods
Is nothing new. That America must accept
Like the historical republics corruption and empire
Has been known for years.
Be angry at the sun for setting
If these things anger you. Watch the wheel slope and turn,
They are all bound on the wheel, these people, those warriors.
This republic, Europe, Asia.
Observe them gesticulating,
Observe them going down. The gang serves lies, the passionate
Man plays his part; the cold passion for truth
Hunts in no pack.
You are not Catullus, you know,
To lampoon these crude sketches of Caesar. You are far
From Dante's feet, but even farther from his dirty
Political hatreds.
Let boys want pleasure, and men
Struggle for power, and women perhaps for fame,
And the servile to serve a Leader and the dupes to be duped.
Yours is not theirs.
Poet: Robinson Jeffers
Poem: Be Angry At The Sun
Volume: Be Angry At The Sun
Year: Published/Written in 1941
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Go to Salzburg? Driving in Poland?
Next spring as part of ED I want to drive from Munich to Berchtesgaden then spend the night in Salzburg. I am wondeirng, is Salzburg worth spending the whole next day in, or should we look around, sleep, look around omre then drive to Vienna? I would definitely take at least 1 full day in Vienna. But will do the same for Salzburg if it is worth it.
Also, we plan to drive to Krakow after Vienna....is driving in Poland any different than anywhere else in Europe?
I am contemplating Prague after Krakow but if I see Munich, Vienna and Krakow, will Prague have much that I haven't pretty much already seen or will it just be similar to the other 3 cities?
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Handling search terms that are valid URLs
Many inexperienced Internet users are unable to distinguish between a browser Address/Location bar and a search engine text input. For example, when asked to visit "www.foo.com", such users might go to the Yahoo! home page and enter "www.foo.com" into the Yahoo! search engine. This causes confusion when the given site is not in the search index; the users often report that "the site is not coming up".
FDSE can handle these special types of queries in three ways:
treat the URL or fragment as a normal search term; return documents which contain the string.
treat the URL as a normal search term, but also at the top of search results list, have a special link that says "Click here to visit {URL}"
redirect the visitor immediately to the URL entered.
By default, FDSE will use option 2. To control FDSE behavior, go to "Admin Page" => "User Interface" => "User Interface-Related Settings" => "Handling URL Search Terms" => "Edit". The setting takes an integer value from 1 to 3, with each number corresponding to one of the approaches listed above.
At the time that this feature was added to FDSE, most major search engines were using approach 2 or 3 - that is, being aware of when the search term looked like a URL. Now at the time of this writing, all search engines except FDSE appear to be treating URL-type search terms as any other search term.
Identification of a search string as a valid URL is done in the
AddressAsTerm block at the top of search.pl/search.cgi. To be treated as a URL, the search string must consist of a single word and match either
(http|ftp|https|telnet)://(\w+)\.(\w+)(.*) or
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Middle-aged Americans increasingly view the concept of retirement as passé, according to a new report from Hearts & Wallets, a retirement and research firm.
More than half (55%) of Americans age 53 65 say they plan to continue working full-time as long as their health permits, up from 51% last year. And among full-time workers over 65, 46% plan to continue working full-time and 41% at least part-time, Laura Varas, a principal of Hearts & Wallets, said in telephone interview.
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I put in a ticket, but it seems like this isn't a theme problem so much as a Prettyphoto problem. Has anyone here had issues where Prettyphoto doesn't crop the images like it should? Right now everything is in a single, jagged row rather than in 5 neat rows. The css is attempting to line them up, but the images are all different widths (but the same height). So…Prettyphoto, right? What am I missing?
Without a link to a sample page I think nobody will be able to help you… Including me
Hi Pirenko! I subscribed to this thread bud did not receive notice about a reply. I don't have the site active at the moment, but can email a link when I do.Since the theme wasn't purchased from you, would it be fair to ask for assistance? I'll email the link when it's live and see if we can work out something too. Thank you!
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Without a link to a sample page I think nobody will be able to help you… Including me
The problem I had been having was fixed with the latest quickstep update, but thank you very much for your offer to help.


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You are invited to participate in the library's reading awards program for children. Come and celebrate the summer with the furry, feathered and scaly creatures of the animal kingdom.
This year's summer reading program, Paws to Read, begins June 9th and runs through August 2nd. There are programs for children from babies to graduating 8th graders. Read books, earn prizes!
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Canberra captain Terry Campese predicts Queensland State of Origin discard David Shillington will be out to prove a point, as the Raiders seek to improve their ghastly NRL away record on Saturday against the battling Wests Tigers.
Shillington, who lost his spot in the Queensland squad to Raiders teammate Josh Papalii, will need to put the disappointment to one side when he takes the field at Campbelltown Stadium.
"I think you'll see the best of Shillo this week," Campese said on Friday.
"Definitely unfortunate for him not to make the (Queensland) side - I think he still deserved to be there.
"It would be disappointing for anyone. Hopefully, he'll come out and prove everyone wrong."
The Raiders will also be without back Blake Ferguson, who was dumped from the NSW Origin team and had his NRL registration suspended for repeated behavioural issues involving the abuse of alcohol.
Campese said the playing group had moved on from the controversy surrounding Ferguson, who was charged by police with indecent assault over an alleged incident on Sunday at a bar in Sydney.
Clinging to eighth spot, Canberra have won all six of their home games, but just one of seven on the road.
"Our past two away games have definitely been up there and we've been in the game in the final minutes," Campese said.
"We've just got to take what we do at home. If we aim to complete over 80 per cent, we put ourself in the game."
The injury-hit Tigers have lost skipper and hooker Robbie Farah and prop Aaron Woods to the NSW Origin side, though centre Chris Lawrence is a chance of returning from a hamstring injury.
Five-eighth Benji Marshall is well aware of the dangers posed by the Raiders pack and cited field position as a big factor for the Tigers, who are languishing in 15th spot with just four wins.
"We've been playing out of our half a lot lately and it makes it a lot harder, especially for the halves to try and create opportunities," Marshall said.
"The way their (Canberra's) forwards have been going, they are pretty hard to stop once they get a roll on.
"That's our goal for tomorrow night is to try and stop that roll on through the middle and limit their opportunities."
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| Cloned animal food products should be labeled as such for the consumer.
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Life & Style is reporting that Jamie Lynn Spears is going to have a girl, and the due date is June 29th! This comes from an interview the magazine claims to of had with Lynne Spears (Jamie's mother) on a flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans.
Problem is Lynne has denied doing any such interview! Life & Style is sticking to their story though, saying that their reporter did talk with Lynne, and he even identified himself as a reporter before their conversation.
Among the quotes the reporter got was Lynne saying, "I'm a bit disappointed that my youngest daughter got pregnant at such an early age." While the statement sounds negative at first, it really isn't an unrealistic thing to say! It doesn't mean she isn't being supportive now, or that she is mad, just that she wished it wouldn't have happened when Jamie was 16-years-old!
An unnamed source close to the family is quoted as saying Jamie is getting ready for a baby girl. "She has been buying tons of clothes and is going to do the nursery in white, black and yellow."
You definitely can't believe everything you read on the internet, but I suppose the magazine has at least a 50/50 shot at being right that the baby will be a girl!
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Bit of Essex girl glow for pink Jasmine skin {slight poetic license here!} with Diorskin Nude Tan Bloom compact.
I have quite fair skin which could do with a slight warm up, particularly in the winter. The lotions that I have tried to achieve this are those that are supposed to tan your face gradually; unfortunately they seemed to make my sensitive skin heat up, particularly when sleeping. Also darker tide marks from product, around the neckline are tedious, particularly if you can't be bothered to apply extra colour on your neck & chest!
How Nude Tan compact is packaged – in a velvet pouch in its box with a small kabuki brush. I think that this brush is great for transporting around but find a bigger kabuki brush gives a more even coverage. The pattern on the silver coloured compact is a typical Dior casing motif. This pattern reminds me of the marble type floors in luxurious Mediterranean hotels; Dior has always had a Monaco connection! The only downside to the compact is that is slightly heavy to carry around.
The colours – The Diorskin Nude Tan compacts as a whole, cater for most shades of complexion. There are three different types: Tan extra in 2 shades; Tan glow in 4 shades & Tan bloom in 3 shades. Tan bloom comes in No.2/Sunlight [with pink], No.3 /Zenith [with peach], No.4/Sunset [darker more bronze]. Each bloom has different colours depicting the letters 'N,U,D,E'. Having paler skin, I chose the Sunlight one. The colours described are those available in UK's Boots. I did have a big search finding a bronzing powder suitable for fair skin, without too much shimmer; the nearest I could find to this one was Guerlain's Terracotta 4 Seasons Blonde, with similar colours but more expensive.
How to use – Most people would probably use the Nude Tan powder over a moisturiser/foundation. I layer mine over Diorskin Nude bb crème; a good product for fair skin, I think. I use the two lighter colours of the compact on my cheekbones to contour; the darker colour, to shade my nose & forehead. Many people might find it quicker to blend all the colours all over the face including under the jaw line. This might work out a bit too dark for people with v.fair skin. I complete my cheekbones accentuate with a pink cream blusher. This is because I'm a bit of a pink princess at heart!! Uk Boots price: £38 but widely available from Dior stockists. Doesn't seem to produce any allergic reaction & my skin is quite sensitive so prob. suits all skin types. The product seems to last in its compact & lasts all day on me.
The first DIOR Colour and Glow Powder, combining dazzling shades with flesh tones for a radiant fresh glow / With its Kabuki mini-brush, this powder comes in 4 colour harmonies: 2 pink harmonies to add a touch of freshness and a highlighting effect, and 2 apricot harmonies for a vibrantly sensual glow / 10g /


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The field of candidates is set for the 2012 Oro Valley Town Council election.
There are three seats up for reelection, with six candidates meeting the Dec. 14 deadline to run.
Incumbent Bill Garner will be seeking reelection, while sitting Councilman Steve Solomon will go for his first official election.
Solomon was appointed to the Town Council last year.
Mike Zinkin also met the Dec. 14 deadline to submit the required nomination paperwork. Zinkin ran against Mayor Satish Hiremath last year, losing by 35 votes.
Now, Zinkin is running for a four-year council seat.
Rounding out the six candidates are Brendan M. Burns, Mark Napier and Fred Narcaroti.
Councilman Barry Gillaspie is not seeking another term.


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> It has 2 - gb adapters. One is on-board and the other is is a
> Broadcomm 575 I think. PF sense nor M0n0Wall will pick up the
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Cabaret is an acquired taste. Like some wines and cheeses, it helps to be a tad adventurous when trying new things. This certainly helped when I attended the Cosmopolitan Cabaret in Sacramento.
This branch of California Musical Theatre opened its third season earlier this year with "A Grand Night for Singing," featuring songs from all 11 musicals of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. The Tony-nominated musical will run through May 8.
This musical made its debut in New York City in 1993, where it was presented cabaret-style. It was nominated for two Tony Awards (Best Musical and Best Book of a Musical) and ran for 52 performances.
The seating at the Cosmopolitan Cabaret is a combination of café table seating and theater seating. The audience is right up there with the stage. I found it a trifle claustrophobic at first, but then I realized that if I had brought a friend, I could have thought it "intimate." A little research into cabaret helped, too.
Cabaret in the United States has a rich history, dating back to the Jazz Age. In New York City lovers of music could enjoy an adult beverage and dinner while stars of radio, screen and Broadway entertained on stage.
It was most popular in the '40s and '50s. Cabaret began to decline as a popular art form in the 1960s with the advent of the modern rock concert and popular variety shows on television, such as the "Dean Martin Show."
While still appreciated by older generations, the present day younger generation of actors also embraces cabaret as an artform for expression.
The Sacramento production of "A Grand Night for Singing" features an experienced, highly talented cast of five: Ryan Drummond, Justin Michael Duval, Lisa Ferris, Jill Van Velzer and Melissa WolfKlain.
The music of Rodgers and Hammerstein sparkles throughout this production. Featuring songs from the famous duo's most famous musicals as well as their lesser-known productions, one will get a good taste of musical genres from 1943 to 1959.
This wide variety is also one of the challenges of this musical. "A Grand Night" is a choreographed musical showcase of tunes, as opposed to a musical with a story to tell. Divided into two acts — the first focused on "young love" and the second on "married/star-crossed love" — this musical can sometimes feel like a precious child's lanyard necklace where each bead is colorful and unique … but where nothing matches. Audiences may find this disconcerting at first.
That aside, the music is excellent and the cast does a great job with the singing and choreography. Chris Schlagel shines as the pianist/accompanist. There are many light moments and good humor throughout. One really doesn't mind the lack of plot near the conclusion when the entire audience goes silent for Drummond's stellar rendition of "This Nearly Was Mine." There wasn't a dry eye in the theater.
So, for something completely different … try an evening out on the town in the Capital City and check out the Cosmopolitan Cabaret.
"A Grand Night for Singing" runs through May 8. The Cosmopolitan Cabaret is located at 1000 K St. (corner of 10th and K) in downtown Sacramento. Ticket prices range from $33 to $43 per person, depending on the day and type of seating (table seating or tiered seating).
Show days and times are Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., closed Monday and Tuesday. The box office at the Cosmopolitan Cabaret opens two hours before each show. For advance tickets visit the Wells Fargo Pavilion box office or call (916) 557-1999.
Pay parking is conveniently located at the Capitol Parking Garage located next door at 10th and L streets. For the big city, it's even reasonably priced. For more information visit www.CosmopolitanCabaret.com.
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Universal Studios launches short films initiative
Three British film critics were today (May 3)given a taste of their own medicine. Kim Newman, Nick Bradshaw and Jessica Mellor were each given a producer, a film crew and just 24 hours to come up with a short film lasting not more than 100 seconds.
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Atmospheric particulates
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) are microscopic particles of solids or liquids that are suspended in a gas - think of dust motes floating in a sunbeam. There are many natural sources of atmospheric particulates: dust blown into the air by the wind, salts splashed into the air by sea spray, and soots from volcanoes and forest fires.
Humans also produce particulate matter that ends up in the atmosphere. The biggest sources are burning fossil fuels, such as in cars and smokestacks, and blowing dust created when vegetation has been removed for construction or grazing purposes.
It is very difficult to observe or measure atmospheric particulates directly, so as a result, scientists must use models to determine how they fit into the climate picture. Aerosols do affect climate, because they change the way energy moves through the atmosphere. Some, like sulphates, are actually thought to decrease the effects of global warming. However, sulphates in the air are a primary cause of acid rain, so there are no plans to begin pumping them into the atmosphere in order to alleviate climate change.
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Sun Nov 18, 2012, 03:38 PM
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Top Republicans Excoriate Romney On Sunday Talk Shows
.If Mitt Romney has any friends left in the Republican Party, theyre in hiding
On the Sunday talk shows, senior Republicans, former Romney surrogates and prominent conservatives piled on their defeated presidential nominee for telling donors that he lost because President Obama bought off minorities and young voters with gifts.
Its nuts, said former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on ABCs This Week. I mean, first of all, its insulting. The job of a political leader in part is to understand the people. If we cant offer a better future that is believable to more people, were not going to win.
Rumored 2016 presidential hopefuls in the party saw an opportunity to distance themselves from Romney.
I absolutely reject what he said, said Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal on Fox News Sunday. We as a Republican Party have to campaign for every single vote. If we want people us we have to like them first. And you dont start to like people by saying their votes were bought.
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Response to DonViejo (Original post)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 03:40 PM
aletier_v (1,773 posts)
1. How much longer til Romney realizes he's toxic?
Im hoping he'll stay so deluded he runs as a 3rd party candidate in 2016.
Response to DonViejo (Original post)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 03:45 PM
Bozita (26,955 posts)
2. Will the GOP demand alimony after the divorce?
Response to DonViejo (Original post)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 03:46 PM
The Velveteen Ocelot (52,966 posts)
3. The GOP establishment has thrown Mittens under the bus
and is backing over him repeatedly.
You'd think they'd have figured out what a douche he was before the election, and preferably even before nominating him, but they were so isolated in the Fox bubble that they had to have their electoral asses handed to them to get the clue. Of course, all their other primary candidates sucked equally, in their own ways.
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Sun Nov 18, 2012, 04:46 PM
TheCowsCameHome (34,543 posts)
11. Then throw it in reverse, and do it again and again.
Just to make sure he gets the message.
Response to DonViejo (Original post)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 03:51 PM
grasswire (50,130 posts)
4. Lindsay Graham chewed him up pretty good too.
Just a few minutes ago with David Gregory.
Response to grasswire (Reply #4)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 03:58 PM
Indykatie (793 posts)
5. Hearing Newt Pile On is Precious after He Railed Against PBO and His Supporters
I haven't forgotten him saying that Black folks should demand jobs and not food stamps or something similar in idiocy.
Response to grasswire (Reply #4)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 04:48 PM
SunSeeker (24,790 posts)
12. Yes, Lindsey said Mitt was wrong to describe "path to citizenship" as "amnesty."
But Mitt was just repeating Republican talking points. Where was Lindsey when Mitt was saying all that in the Republican primaries? Or during the Republican convention? Where were any of these guys before Nov. 6?!
Response to DonViejo (Original post)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 04:01 PM
CountAllVotes (15,457 posts)
6. Pukes are blaming it all on Paul Ryan
He is the reason they lost the election ... as for Mitt Robme, no words for him ... a lost candidate.
Response to DonViejo (Original post)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 04:05 PM
Politicub (7,414 posts)
7. They never really liked him to begin with
It was a hold your nose vote for Romney, which is never a winning strategy.
But I have a five point plan...
Response to DonViejo (Original post)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 04:09 PM
iemitsu (2,577 posts)
8. Republicans are acting this way out of self preservation
not because they really believe anything Romney says is wrong.
They are guilty of the same "poll driven" flip-flopping as Mr Romney, who they now want to be the scapegoat for the failures of their policies and promotion.
They are not going to morph into the party of fair play. They will not begin to work for the common good.
The people criticizing Romney today were the same folks lending him credibility two weeks ago. They voted for him.
What did they expect from a self-identified Latter Day Saint, a man who believes he is chosen, a man who will be god? Did they expect anything but delusion?
The more they spin the worse they appear. Eventually they will all out themselves as lying, idiot, shills for the uber-class.
Personally, I love that Rush chose to label himself a liar rather than admit to his audience that he was wrong about Romney's viability in the election.
Being wrong or mistaken is not a personality flaw but being a liar is.
I think we are seeing the lot of them trying to cover their own roles in promoting the awful product called, Team Romney.
Their objections are too late and too little.
Response to DonViejo (Original post)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 04:38 PM
smorkingapple (822 posts)
9. Those fuckers wasted no time eating one of their own huh? 2 weeks ago he was their savior!!
This is digging an even deeper hole for those guys, don't they see that?
Two weeks ago you had this cat almost taking the White House(well not really). He was the leader of your party.
Two weeks later you want to toss his ass overboard for saying the same shit he said in the 47% tape that you were just defending him on?
Jesus, do those cats even remotely smell the shit their shoveling these days?
Response to DonViejo (Original post)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 04:43 PM
TheCowsCameHome (34,543 posts)
10. Screw every damn one of them.
They were all gung-ho for Mittwit two weeks ago. They bent over for him like a flock of sheep. Now they're running like rats from him.
Let the whole lousy bunch simmer in their own stew.
Response to DonViejo (Original post)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 05:00 PM
yardwork (44,597 posts)