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October 7, 2010
Two Bucks on Canucks
STOCKHOLM, SE -- With the 2010-11 season
underway today, it's time to step to center ice and face the music.
With the image of Patrick Kane rolling
down the Wachovia Center ice still fresh in the NHL collective mind,
the time honored tradition of my bad selection for this season has
arrived. Maybe opening up the year in Sweden will help my chances.
For those who wager a quid or two on the team that will
eventually raise the Stanley Cup, my advice to you is to eliminate my
pick immediately given my (im)perfect record over the past decade.
Starting from the top, while Chicago
Blackhawks' fans will insist that the loss of nine players off the
championship team really boils down to replacing Kris Versteeg and
Antti Niemi, chemistry was a primary factor in them winning it all.
Coach Joel Quenneville had the right
players in the right situations whenever a challenge presented itself
in their championship run. They point to Dustin Byfuglien's playoff
performance as a demonstration of a six-week realization of the
potential in his large hockey body and chuckle at the prospect of him
playing defense with the Atlanta Thrashers.
The vets like John Madden and Andrew Ladd
can be swapped out for Viktor Stahlberg, Fernando Pisani and Ryan
Potluny to make the case to reserve another day in June on Michigan
Avenue for a repeat parade.
They believe that Marty Turco has enough
gas left in the tank and will be newly motivated with a winning team
in front of him. All the major players are back and even better with a
Stanley Cup championship in their body of work it makes the case for
erasing the memory of another incredibly bad Cubs season very quickly.
There's a major reason why we haven't seen
back to back champions in the NHL since the Detroit Red Wings did the
trick in the mid-90s and it's called parity.
The margin of difference between teams in
today's game is microscopic and with the major upheaval in Chicago,
while arguably not affecting the level of talent, did massively affect
team chemistry.
Yes, the team has gotten young over the
summer but I think the replacements for the ones that accomplished
greatness will fail when given the same opportunity.
Knocking out the champs from consideration
opens up the field, not to every of one the other 29 teams but to a
select few that are legitimate threats to grab the most prized trophy
in all of team sports.
In the Eastern Conference, the fans in
Philadelphia wonder if the Flyers are the second best team in the
league after their storybook run to the Finals.
The talent level is high in Cheesesteak-land
and Peter Laviolette proved that if you can deal with his ego, he's
among the finest coaches in the league. Our thought is that this team
is closer to the one that was an Olli Jokinen shootout goal or Bruins
choke away from playoff elimination last season. Save for Simon Gagne,
the skaters are intact but it's always a good bet to pick against the
goaltending tandem of Michael Leighton and Brian Boucher. It would be
a shocker to see a return to the Finals for the Flyers.
The New Jersey Devils got their man but given the way the roster is
presently constituted, one wonders who inside the franchise wanted
him. Given GM Lou Lamoriello's time tested formula of drafting and
developing, the nine figure contract certainly looks like it has the
fingerprints of owner Jeffrey Vanderbeek all over it.
With the prospect of having to fill a new
arena in Newark and fighting the constant losing battle against the
Rangers for exposure in the metro New York market, it was a bold
stroke that needed to be done from a marketing and ticket sales
standpoint. Oh, but the price you pay to acquire the most coveted
player ever to hit free agency. They lost $3 million, half of
Kovalchuk's first year salary and currency even more valuable to
Lamoriello, two high draft picks as the fine for salary cap
circumvention for the first Kovalchuk deal submitted to the league.
The roster is unsettled with players like
Brian Rolston, Danius Zubrus and Jamie Langenbrunner wondering if
they'll earn their millions in the AHL or wearing the sweater of
another team. Add to the mix the installation of John MacLean, a Devil
for life, as the head man behind the bench makes New Jersey one of the
biggest question marks in the conference.
Discounting the Blackhawks chances due to
change in team chemistry, the lack of it in New Jersey makes them more
of a pretender than contender.
In Washington, the Capitals may not garner 121 points again with the
expected improvement of Tampa Bay and Carolina, but another Southeast
division crown and possible Eastern Conference first seed is in their
immediate future. They boast arguably the best player in the game in
Alex Ovechkin, an active and visible owner and a well-run
organization. The roster is deep and talented and there's more talent
coming from the pipeline, especially on defense where Karl Alzner and
John Carlson (just babies at 21 and 20 years old) are expected to
garner major minutes.
This is the year for the Capitals to prove to the league they have the
minerals for a run to the Finals. Two seasons ago, it was a painful
game seven home loss to Pittsburgh that would 'grow character' for a
championship run last year but then the pesky Jaroslav Halak and
Montreal Canadiens got in the way in April.
The slogan in Washington this season
should be "No Excuses" because they have none – they should go to the
Finals but won't. Unless they find more experienced goaltending come
the spring, the 22-year-old tandem of Michal Neuvirth and Semyon
Varlamov don't spell championship.
The Pittsburgh Penguins enter this season bearing multiple gifts to
their fans. Not only do they open in the season with the long overdue
delivery of a new home ice palace, the CONSOL Energy Center but with
new on-ice assets as well.
Pens GM Ray Shero smartly added a pair of
effective if not spectacular defensemen in Paul Martin and Zbynek
Michalek thus stabilizing what was becoming an aging and an
increasingly ineffective defense. With the sting of a second round
elimination fresh in the wounds of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and
Jordan Staal and with the most balanced roster in the Eastern
Conference on paper, a third Penguin migration in four years to the
Finals is our call.
While a familiar face will represent the East, we think a newcomer
will emerge from a Western Conference that looks to be as competitive
as it's been since the lockout. We've busted out the possibility of a
Blackhawks repeat, leaving an analysis of whom the Penguins' June
dance partner will be at task.
While Phoenix and Los Angeles stepped up surprisingly last season,
neither franchise looks like a conference finalist. The Coyotes will
be hurt by the departure of the aforementioned Michalek, second line
center Matthew Lombardi and because they will not sneak up on anyone,
it's hard to fathom another 107 point performance out of this group.
The Kings targeted Kovalchuk as the game changer necessary to put this
team in serious contender mode but came second to the Devils. While
adding Alexei Ponikarovsky and Willie Mitchell adds to the overall
talent level of this 100 point team, they still look to be another
season away from a conference finalist berth as their scoring depth
will continue to be the fatal flaw.
The San Jose Sharks start the season as the favorite to capture the
Pacific Division title, familiar territory for this model franchise.
They'll go to war with essentially the same skaters that were
eliminated by Chicago in the second round but did a major overhaul
between the pipes. Unwilling to meet the salary demands of veteran
Evgeni Nabokov, they initially went the inexpensive replacement route
by signing former Tampa Bay goaltender Antero Niittymaki to team with
holdover Thomas Griess, clearly an indication that the days of the $ 6
million goaltender are over. Ironically, one of the principals in the
case for low cost goaltending, Niemi lingered in the free agent market
after the Blackhawks walked away from his arbitration award.
Sharks GM Doug Wilson smartly offered him
the best franchise, a one year contract and $2 million pay; with
limited options the Finnish goaltender entered the Tank motivated o
show just how wrong Chicago GM Stan Bowman was. While Niemi solidifies
the goaltending, the Sharks didn't make enough changes to the core to
make this a four round playoff team. No veteran Cup-winning leadership
combined with the lack of a stopper on defense other than Douglas
Murray will be the precursor of very familiar names leaving the Bay
Area next summer.
Any team with the forward depth of the Detroit Red Wings and then adds
Mike Modano to the mix has to be considered a major threat for a
Finals spot. As it's been with the last few seasons, the key to this
team is their health; advocates say, if only they could stay healthy
this the best team in the West. The prime reason why health is an
issue is because of the advanced age of the roster across the board;
twelve players of significance are over the age of 30 and such a high
percentage of aged players makes it likely that the injury bug buzzes
round this team again thus preventing a Finals trip.
It's been 17 years since the Stanley Cup spent its summer with a
Canadian owner. Though it's visited many Canadian outposts since
Patrick Roy and the Cardiac Habs won all those overtime games in 1993,
there's not been an engraved Canadian city on the prized chalice since
Ace of Base was huge. If one team's roster plays to its potential and
they receive good hockey fortune, the Cup just might return home.
And it won't be in Toronto.
The Vancouver Canucks possess all the ingredients necessary to get to
the Finals. They have the returning Hart Trophy winner in Henrik Sedin,
a goaltender who can steal a series in Roberto Luongo, exceptional
team speed, and improved team defense.
We witnessed Luongo turn around a series
in Game 4 against the Kings and Sedin closing it in Game 6. While they
came up short against the Blackhawks for the second consecutive
season, the addition of Dan Hamhuis and Keith Ballard puts the defense
in the same conversation with the Chicago and Los Angeles contingents.
Luongo 's release of the "C" shows maturity and a signal that he'll be
concentrating solely on winning games and not arguing referee calls.
The addition of veterans Manny Malhotra
and Raffi Torres will help in the leadership category; the locker room
is one of the quieter ones in the league primarily due to the vanilla
personality of the Sedins, so the injection of these personalities is
needed. The franchise was one of two to win 30 home games last season
(Washington was the other) and their loyal and rabid fan base creates
a home ice advantage that is a definite advantage to get to a one seed
in the West.
While some say the offensive output drops off significantly from the
first line featuring the Sedins, those claims are unwarranted; the
Canucks led the Western Conference in scoring with only the Capitals
exceeding them overall. Ryan Kesler may not be Nicklas Backstrom, but
the Canucks' top-six will provide more than enough offense with the
expected improvement on the blue line combined with Luongo being
With that said, there isn't a player with more pressure on him as the
season starts than Roberto Luongo, not even Carey Price.
Entering his 11th NHL season, this team
presents him with his best chance to finally prove all the detractors
wrong. While he won over fans with his Olympic Gold Medal winning
performance, some jumped off the bandwagon again after the loss to
Chicago; the critics point to the 17-17 post season record and say if
not now, then when for this high visibility (and priced) goaltender.
Pound for pound, the Canucks are as
talented a roster as there is in the NHL, so we'll go with them in a
seven game nail biting series over the Penguins.
The Promised Land is within reach for
Vancouver and if Luongo has a career year, the subsequent party down
Robson Street in June will be legendary.
Bernstein, the man behind SCORE! Media and an NHL
Analyst with ESPN Radio, is the Senior Writer for
The Fourth Period Magazine and a Columnist
for TheFourthPeriod.com. You can also visit
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Psychiatric Medications
Brand Name: Cogentin
Cogentin is the brand name for benztropine. It is an anticholinergic and antihistimanergic drug.
Why is this drug prescribed?
Cogentin is FDA-approved for:
- Adjunct therapy in parkinsonism: adults
- Extrapyramidal symptoms (except tardive dyskinesia) due to neuroleptic drugs: children age 3 and up, adults
Cogentin is used to treat Parkinson's disease, also called shaking palsy. It may sometimes be used to treat tremors when it appears as a side effect of another medication. For example, it is often used with typical (older) antipsychotics to prevent "extrapyramidal symptoms" – those of tremor, muscle rigidity, and motoric restlessness.
Parkinson's disease is very rare in children. When a child has Parkinson's disease it is usually caused when the nerves become less sensitive to dopamine. In adults, Parkinson's disease tends to be caused by deterioration of the part of the brain that makes dopamine.
How much of this drug is typically used?
Tablets: 0.5, 1, 2mg
IM/IV injection solution: 1mg/ml
Warnings and Precautions
Patients taking Cogentin should avoid strenuous physical work, especially in heat. Patients taking Cogentin should avoid heat such as saunas, very hot baths, and excessive exercise.
Children require a lower dose and very careful monitoring when on this medication.
Cogentin may affect a patient's ability to drive or operate machinery.
Discontinuing Cogentin may cause severe withdrawal symptoms, especially if it is withdrawn abruptly. Doses should be reduced gradually unless continued use may cause serious problems for the patient, as is the case with allergic reactions or symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) including uncontrolled movements of the tongue, mouth, arms, and legs.
For Pregnant or Nursing Mothers: This medication should not be taken during pregnancy unless the mother's life is endangered. This drug should not be used while breastfeeding.
Cogentin should Not be used for people with the following medical conditions:
- Alcoholism or excessive use of alcohol
Cogentin may be used with caution in people with the following conditions:
- Kidney or intestinal disease
- An enlarge prostate or other prostate problems
- Glaucoma (excess pressure in the eye) – Cogentin can cause glaucoma, especially in older patients, and it may make existing glaucoma worse.
- Liver disease
- Muscle disease
Adverse Reactions
Cogentin may cause the following reactions:
- Blurred vision
- Sleepiness
- Dry mouth
- Nausea or vomiting
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Nervousness
- Constipation
- Urinary problems
- Headache
- Memory loss (more common in elderly patients)
- Muscle cramps or weakness
- Numbness, especially of the fingers
- Fatigue
- Rash (indicating an allergic reaction to the medication)
- Drowsiness
- Tachycardia
- Fever
- Psychosis
- Confusion
- Rash
Interactions with Drugs and Other Substances
In general, Cogentin can increase the effects of many drugs, especially alcohol.
Drugs or substances that may interact with Cogentin include:
- Antidepressants (within 14 days)
- Antipsychotic or neuroleptic drugs
- Sleeping pills
- Pain killers
- Anti-convulsive drugs
- Antihistamines
- Alcohol
- Diarrhea medicine and antacids containing aluminum or magnesium – do not take within 1 hour of Cogentin.
Use in Child Psychiatry
Commonly used to treat extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) from antipsychotic medications. Examples of EPS include rigidity, akathisia (restlessness), and acute dystonic reactions such as tightening of muscles in neck or throat. However, benztropine may also have its own side effects, as detailed above.
- http://www.walnet.org/llf/drugs/cogentin.html
- http://www.psyweb.com/Drughtm/cogentin.html
- epocrates online
- Medline Plus

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Your National Wine & Cheese Day Whites Case contains four bottles each of
29 Barrels Private Reserve Chardonnay
Pairs with Buttery Brie
This fruity, unoaked Chardonnay is made from a select grouping of grapes that introduce themselves with flavors of green apple, nectarine, honeysuckle, and melon. Like the first spring breeze, or a visit from an old friend, a refreshing surprise like 29 Barrels Reserve Chardonnay arrives very rarely. Act accordingly.
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Pairs with Parmigiano-Reggiano
While almost 90% of the wine produced in France's legendary Bordeaux region is red, Bordeaux whites are made with the same care and eye for detail as the region's reds. For example, 2015 Marquis de Bacalan Bordeaux Blanc thrilled us with its sophistication. It's a delicately layered white, with plenty of space for generous flavors of citrus, grass, gooseberry, and honeysuckle. Think of this Bordeaux Blanc as a white that possesses the same appeal as a Sauvignon Blanc, but with a complexity that is sure to thrill connoisseurs.
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by Staff Writers
Beijing (AFP) Nov 26, 2012
A Chinese insurance giant threatened legal action on Monday over a media report linking a key government decision about the firm to shareholdings held by relatives of Premier Wen Jiabao.
The New York Times said Sunday that the chairman of Ping An Insurance wrote personally in 1999 to Wen, who was vice-premier at the time, and met his wife as the government mulled a decision on whether to split up the company.
After the lobbying, it said, the government granted Ping An a waiver from a requirement that large financial companies be broken up.
Following the decision an investment vehicle -- later controlled by relatives of Wen -- bought shares in Ping An at a significant discount, long before most other investors could buy into the stock, the report said.
The company has since grown to become China's second-largest life insurer, and the Wen family shareholdings rocketed in value, peaking at $2.2 billion in 2007, the paper reported.
Last month The New York Times reported that financial records showed Wen's relatives had controlled assets worth at least $2.7 billion, a report China branded a smear.
Ping An said in a statement Monday that "recent media coverage related to the company" contained "serious inaccuracies, facts being distorted and taken out of context, as well as flawed logic".
It "will take appropriate legal action commensurate with the damage and adverse impact the media reports have caused to the company", the statement said, without elaborating.
A Ping An spokesman confirmed to AFP that the statement was a response to The New York Times report.
Wen is the latest senior Chinese official whose family have reportedly become massively wealthy as China's economy has boomed.
Earlier this year the Bloomberg news agency estimated the family of Xi Jinping -- who was appointed head of the ruling Communist Party this month, and is expected to be named president in March -- had assets worth $376 million.
Neither of the reports alleged wrongdoing by the officials, but both were blocked in China, with the Bloomberg and New York Times websites still inaccessible to ordinary Internet users on China's mainland.
The censorship reflects fears that perceptions of corruption amongst top politicians, widely believed to have enriched their families by abusing their government connections, could fuel social unrest.
Xi said last week that corruption "is growing more intense and in the end will kill the party and the country".
Several senior officials said at the party's recent congress that politicians would reveal their assets in the future, without giving a timetable. China does not currently have laws clearly requiring officials to disclose their wealth.
A source close to Ping An confirmed that the company's chairman Ma Mingzhe wrote to Wen in 1999, when the government was considering breaking up the insurer, but said that the Times article had quoted the letter out of context.
The Times report said that top Ping An executives were concerned that the company was facing insolvency at the time, a claim denied by the source.
Asked by AFP about the reported meeting between Ma and Wen's wife Zhang Beili, Ping An said it had no comment.
The company added: "Ping An does not know the background of the entities behind our shareholders."
Ping An shares closed down 1.09 percent at HK$58.75 in Hong Kong on Monday and 0.32 percent lower at 37.00 yuan in Shanghai.
Asked about the New York Times report by an AFP reporter, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said: "With regards to the report you have mentioned, we have already made our position clear."
Wen is expected to step down as premier in March, when he will be replaced by current Vice Premier Li Keqiang.
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Host your wedding celebration at The Tribute Golf Club and make your special day truly memorable. The Tribute offers a variety of spectacular indoor and outdoor venues guaranteed to make your wedding celebration truly unforgettable. From the beautifully-appointed ballrooms in the breathtaking Englis...
Heritage Ranch Golf and Country Club
McKinney, TX
Golf Course
Starting from $5,277 to $9,349 for 50 guests
Imagine the extravagant ranches of the Texas Hill country and you have the Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club. With 24,000 sq ft of breathtaking, wonderfully adorned interiors, and wooden beam lined high ceilings, this venue has an extravagant atmosphere. The Heritage ballroom hosts up to 220 but ca...
Canyon Springs Golf Club
San Antonio, TX
Golf Course, Park/Garden, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Starting from $1,526 to $5,160 for 50 guests
The award winning Canyon Springs Golf Course in San Antonio, TX offers four beautiful venues to choose from for your wedding. Offering elegance of hill country settings, this venue provides a high standard of beauty and staff experience. The beautiful Pavilion features high vaulted ceilings, exposed...
Sisterdale Dancehall & Opera House
Boerne, TX
Event Center, Barn/Farm/Ranch, Vintage/Rustic
Starting from $4,466 to $6,386 for 50 guests
If you have been dreaming of a rustic chic wedding celebration in Texas Hill Country, celebrate your special day in a historical venue – The Sisterdale Dancehall & Opera House. Walk down a burlap aisle runner and pledge your love beneath the sprawling canopies of 360-year-old oak trees under an arbo...
Hotel Granduca Houston
Houston, TX
Hotel/Resort, Ballrooms, Vintage/Rustic, Outdoor
Starting from $7,010 to $10,438 for 50 guests
Hotel Granduca Houston has several venues perfect for the ceremony of your dreams. The stunning 1,500 square foot ballroom, Salone Rialto, features hand painted ceilings and a glass-enclosed atrium overlooking the hotel's lush garden courtyard. It allows for abundant natural light throughout the roo...
River Plantation Country Club
Conroe, TX
Golf Course, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Starting from $2,868 to $5,758 for 50 guests
River Plantation Country Club is a place where expectations are met and surpassed. It's where the traditional splendor of moss-covered oaks along the fairway blend seamlessly with modern amenities. Take bridal party pictures on the stone bridge connecting the forest to the meadows, over a placid cre...
The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch
Katy, TX
Event Center, Barn/Farm/Ranch
Starting from $2,260 to $7,977 for 50 guests
Located near Katy just west of Houston, the Golf Club at Cinco Ranch offers a picturesque setting for your country club wedding. Imagine exchanging vows with your beloved right on our clubhouse patio with perfectly manicured grounds and a sparkling lake as your backdrop! Guests can enjoy cocktails a...
One World Theatre
Austin, TX
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center
Starting from $6,312 to $12,913 for 50 guests
One World Theatre is the ultimate Texas Hill Country venue for your dream wedding. Just 15 minutes away from downtown Austin, One World Theatre is easily accessible yet feels like your own private retreat. This location boasts stunning architecture, artisan- crafted detailing and furnishings from al...
The Palace Arts Center
Grapevine, TX
Historic/Landmark Building
Starting from $3,357 to $4,274 for 50 guests
Conveniently located just minutes away from Dallas Fort Worth Airport in the heart of Historic Downtown Grapevine, you'll find the beautifully restored historic Palace Arts Center the perfect venue for your wedding. This multi-use facility offers more than 15,000-square-feet for entertaining in two...
Comfort, TX
Event Center, Vintage/Rustic, Outdoor
Experience luxury at one affordable package price! Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, Spinelli's "PERFECT GEMS" is 25 minutes from San Antonio. Venue includes storybook setting, 100 year old rock Chapel, indoor and outdoor wedding ceremony options, gardens, patios and beautiful reception areas. Walk...
Weston Gardens
Fort Worth, TX
Historic/Landmark Building, Park/Garden, Vintage/Rustic, Outdoor
Starting from $7,577 to $15,296 for 50 guests
The tradition of the celebration of love continues at Weston Gardens. For decades, friends have shared a picnic basket in the Rose Garden. Now, you may share your vows in this lovely setting. Families have celebrated the beautiful occasion of marriage in the Wedding Court and individuals have been d...
The Oasis Ballroom
Irving, TX
Event Center, Ballrooms
Starting from $2,350 to $2,915 for 50 guests
Tucked along West Airport Freeway in the heart of Irving, the Oasis Ballroom offers brides and grooms a stylish and sophisticated setting to host a remarkable wedding and reception. An ideal choice for couples with traveling wedding day guests, this venue features a convenient location between downt...


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Finance Minister Michalis Sarris resigned overnight, hours after a probe was launched into how Cyprus was pushed to the verge of bankruptcy before having to agree a crippling eurozone bailout.
Sarris said he was stepping down as he would need to cooperate with judges investigating the failure of Laiki Bank, of which he was chairman for much of last year. The bank's collapse was a major contributor to the island's near financial meltdown.
"I believe that in order to facilitate the work of (investigators) the right thing would be to place my resignation at the disposal of the president ... which I did," he said.
President Nicos Anastasiades accepted the resignation with "sadness" and lauded his "high political ethos" for stepping down to facilitate the probe.
He named current labour minister, 40-year-old economist Haris Georgiades, to replace Sarris, spokesman Christos Stylianides said.
Zeta Emilianidou, permanent secretary at the commerce ministry, becomes the first woman in the cabinet, taking over from Georgiades.
Meanwhile, the government wrapped up talks with international lenders that will open the way for Cyprus to receive a 10-billion-euro ($12.27 billion) bailout, Stylianides said.
"Today we have completed the forming of the memorandum, which is a precondition for the loan agreement," with the period to implement the deal extended by two years to 2018 to "ease pressure on the economy".
Among other concessions, he said Cyprus had "shielded ... sovereign rights regarding the planning, exploitation and management of income from natural gas", with still untapped offshore fields thought to be worth billions of euro.
Stylianides took an indirect swipe at former president Demetris Christofias, who sought the bailout in June but failed to clinch a deal before elections in February.
It "should have taken place a lot sooner, under more favourable political and financial circumstances", he said. "Even with this delay, the situation is now normalising, stabilising and the conditions to restart the economy are created."
Cyprus is already in recession, and Sarris said "2013 will be a very difficult year, and the beginning of 2014 will also be difficult. Beyond this I believe the prospects are positive."
I believe that in order to facilitate the work of (investigators) the right thing would be to place my resignation at the disposal of the president ... which I did
Meanwhile, the central bank eased capital controls imposed last week, raising the limit on business transactions from 5000 euro to 25,000 and allowing people to issue cheques of up to 9000 euro.
With public anger mounting, the government set up a judicial inquiry on Tuesday into the banking collapse.
Anastasiades said nobody was immune from the inquiry, and called on the commission headed by former supreme court judge George Pikkis to investigate himself and his relatives as a "matter of priority" and with "extra vigour".
This is seen as a move to counter unsubstantiated allegations that family members used privileged information to get money out of the country before deposits were locked down.
Other leading politicians and business figures have also been accused of taking advantage of their position to protect their assets from a hit on bank deposits imposed by EU-led creditors last week.
Meanwhile, central bank official Yiangos Demetriou told state radio savers in the island's largest lender, Bank of Cyprus, would now be able to access 10 per cent of their deposits more than 100,000 euro.
But he added the representatives of the troika - the European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund - had asked for more information before agreeing to release the full 40 per cent of deposits over that threshold that savers can be sure of retaining.
Larger depositors could lose all of the remaining 60 per cent of their balances over 100,000 euro depending on the costs of winding up and merging second-largest lender Laiki.
Savers in that bank will have to wait years to see any of their cash over 100,000 euro.
Banks have been operating under stringent capital controls since they reopened on Thursday, after a near two-week lockdown prompted by fears of a run on deposits.
Central Bank of Cyprus governor Panicos Demetriades said the remaining controls would be eased in stages.
"I can't really tell you if it will be seven or 14 days before capital controls end," he told the Financial Times. "We have to lift them gradually."


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A facility's x-ray unit has two magnification attachments that provide a magnification of 1.5 or 2.2, depending on which attachment is used. Other values specified in the regulation cannot be achieved using that unit.
Must a facility purchase new attachments to cover the range, and does it mean that magnification at the 2.2 level must be discontinued?
No. The requirement is that the x-ray unit provide "at least one magnification value" in the range of 1.4 to 2.0 (in this case, the 1.5 meets the requirement). The regulation does not prohibit the presence or use of additional magnification settings.


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Date: April 24 2013
Phosphate is back in fashion, with two offers in two days for a couple of Australian junior miners hoping to produce the fertiliser-making material.
Canadian gold miner Monument Mining has made an $18.3 million, 31 cent a share non-binding proposal for Central Australian Phosphate.
The move is indicative and not an official offer but is a challenge to Australian Rum Jungle Resources' hostile bid.
CEN rejected Rum's smaller $12.7 million offer on Wednesday, which was for one share plus 20 cents in cash for every 20 Central Australian Phosphate share, saying it is neither fair nor reasonable.
CEN's shares shot up by 20 per cent on Wednesday to 2.4 cents and are up 42 per cent in the last two days.
Shares in another Australian phosphate junior, UCL Resources, soared 130 per cent on Tuesday to 31 cents after a generous cash bid that nearly trebled its share price.
Omanian company Marawid Mining increased its stake to 47.5 per cent.
UCL holds a 42.5 per cent stake in the large Sandpiper Marine Phosphate project in Namibia, with Marawid their joint venture partner.
Phosphate is seen by some as set to take off as fertiliser is needed to help produce food and feed a growing global population.
Monument president Robert Baldock said the company was interested in CEN's assets because it wanted to make fertiliser by combining phosphate with sulfuric acid from its own Mengapur Polymetalic project in Malaysia.
RUM wants to combine its adjacent phosphate assets with CEN's to prove up a more economic one billion tonnes.
Its shares were three per cent weaker at 16.5 cents.
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| Anti-Union Ads in Chicago Paid for By Hedge Funds, Billionaires |
Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis: Deal Ending Strike a Victory for Education >>
| Anti-Union Ads in Chicago Paid for By Hedge Funds, Billionaires |
The hedge-fund cash behind anti-CTU ads
I wish I had known about this before the Chicago Teachers Union suspended their strike and returned to work, but it may shed some light on the timing of the suspension. At the least, it provides a little more context for what teachers unions have to deal with on the ground.
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It's a pretty safe bet that anyone who goes by the name of Bubba is familiar with Daisy Duke, Cletus Hogg and the rest of the cast from The Dukes of Hazzard.
And pro golfer Bubba Watson made it clear he was a big fan of that show, as he plopped down $110,000 over the weekend to buy the car the program made famous, the General Lee.
Watson made the winning bid at the Barrett-Jackson automobile auction this past weekend.
It has been reported that hundreds of similar 1969 Dodge Chargers were used and wrecked in the filming of the 1979-85 series, but Watson purchased the one that was seen jumping a police car in the opening credits, according to the Devil Ball blog.
The General Lee that Watson bought also was wrecked, but was restored.
For those who slept through the '80s, the General Lee was famous for having its doors welded shut, a Confederate naval jack on its roof and a horn that played the opening to Dixie.
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- Iggy Scam describes how he searched for an illegal radio station that keeps appearing and disappearing and appearing again in the mist. (11 minutes)
- Jack Hitt talks about a radio station he chanced upon while on a long drive. The station seems to ignore the last six decades of broadcasting history and convention. Jack is the author of Off the Road: A Modern-Day Walk Down the Pilgrim's Route into Spain. (10 minutes)
- How the science of radio enabled V103 to become tied for number one in the Chicago market. And how it cost DJ Ida Hackele her job. (18 minutes)
- Now in exile, Jose Ramos Horta spent two decades as the leading international spokesman against the invasion of his country by Indonesia. He won a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts. And one day when peace finally comes to his country, East Timor, he will move on to his next dream: to be a radio talk host, just like Howard Stern. (10 minutes)


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Lodges & safari camps in Maasai Mara Conservancies
Naboisho Camp
Appealing both to safari purists and those seeking a little luxury, Naboisho Camp is the most upmarket of the handful of new, ...More about Naboisho Camp
The location was very good, with the staff friendly, the interactivity with other guest was less than at Sosian but there was still time to catch up with the days adventures. reviews...
Kicheche Bush Camp
Located in the quiet Olare Motorogi Conservancy and with only six tents dotted through the bush, Kicheche Bush Camp is an intimate ...More about Kicheche Bush Camp
A different feel to Valley camp but really loved it. The hosts were great, being good fun, friendly and informative. Frank, their Jack Russell was the star of the camp. Our ... reviews...
Offbeat Mara
Located in the quiet Mara North Conservancy, Offbeat Mara sits near the Olare Orok River and is nestled into the bush so discreetly ...More about Offbeat Mara
Really enjoyed the stay. Lots of game, great staff and an excellent guide. Good to do the two nights under canvas. reviews...
Kicheche Mara
Kicheche Mara is a relatively small, well-designed and very well run bushcamp in Acacia Valley, stretched out above the Olare ...More about Kicheche Mara
Kicheche Mara camp was tremendous. Great wildlife, fantastic setting. Camp managers Andrea and Manuela are wonderful hosts and it felt like being with old friends.Joseph ... reviews...
Mara Plains Camp
Nestled in the trees on the edge of the Ntiakatek stream in the 120km2 (30,000 acre) private Olare-Motorogi Conservancy (previously ...More about Mara Plains
Mara Plains Camp is a wonderful and luxury camp that has a great team looking to have all your needs covered before you ask, it is also located in a river rim where you can ... reviews...
Encounter Mara
Encounter Mara is a luxury tented camp, opened in 2011. It is tucked in a shady forest of orange-leaf croton and Euclea trees ...More about Encounter Mara
We were met by Senchura, our guide at the airstrip and told everything we needed to know, sitting under a shade tree with a cool drink... The camp was immaculate and well ... reviews...
Porini Lion Camp
In a riverbank location in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Porini Lion Camp is a traditionally styled tented camp in one of the ...More about Porini Lion Camp
Food excellent particularly the soups and service by all staff excellent. William and Josephat our driver/guides very knowledgeable about all game and very enthusiastic ... reviews...
Perched quite high above the Mara River, where it cuts a broad valley along the western border of the Mara North Conservancy, ...More about Serian
Very good game viewing plus the freedom to fish/walk/go off road to follow game, Only a few vehicles on each sighting which was particularly good for Leopard/Lion. We ... reviews...
Kicheche Valley
The newest of three Kicheche camps in the Mara region, the upmarket and unfenced Kicheche Valley Camp opened in 2011 in a secluded, ...More about Kicheche Valley
Our first time at this camp, but with the experience of many safaris. Andrew and Marietta were the new hosts. Both were really friendly and efficient. We enjoyed their company... reviews...
Porini Mara Camp
The first tented camp in the Mara region to be run with support from the local community, Porini Mara Camp is a genuine eco-camp ...More about Porini Mara Camp
Porini Mara was my second of my Porini camps as just amazing and life changing as Porini Aboslelle. Run my mara people, who were and are all just fantastic, knowledgable, ... reviews...
Basecamp Eagle View
Sister camp to Basecamp Maasai Mara near the reserve's Talek Gate, Basecamp Eagle View is located in a stunning spot, with arguably ...More about Basecamp Eagle View
This is an excellent camp=well run with knowledgeable and charming staff who offer a good service. Good rooms-wonderful views and terrific area to visit both by car and ... reviews...
Cottars 1920s Camp
Located on its own private conservancy of 6,000 acres (24 km2), Cottar's 1920s Camp is owned and run by Calvin and Louise Cottar ...More about Cottars 1920s Camp
Cotters is good, but just something missing, guides and staff are very nice, but the management wasn't as hands on as at other camps. Great wildlife once you drive ... reviews...
Elephant Pepper Camp
Elephant Pepper is a small, tented camp located in the protected Mara North Conservancy. Originally built in 1984, it was named ...More about Elephant Pepper Camp
Lovely tents - decorated in Raj colonial style . Lots of brass fittings, paw print ash trays , lamps and a phonogram. One tent had sofas and drinks available from a fridge ... reviews...
Karen Blixen Camp
Named after the Danish author of Out of Africa, this beautifully sited, Danish-owned, tented camp is located on the east bank ...More about Karen Blixen Camp
Our family (2 adults, 2 children) enjoyed everything about Karen Blixen Camp. The location on the Mara River is fantastic. We are somewhat picky eaters (two vegetarians ... reviews...
Leleshwa, one of the smallest camps in the Greater Mara eco-system, is located on the wooded banks of the little Ropile River, ...More about Leleshwa
Unfortunately we were the only people staying in camp on two out of our three nights so we missed chatting to others about their day. All our meals in camp even breakfast ... reviews...
Ngare Serian
On the west bank of the Mara River, tucked between the river and the escarpment on its own 16-square-kilometre private conservancy, ...More about Ngare Serian
Ngare is across the river from the main Serian camp but it is run separately and there is no guest interaction between the two camps. It is approached by a narrow suspension ... reviews...
Basecamp Wilderness Camp
Formerly a simple encampment of dome tents, known as Basecamp Dorobo Fly Camp, the new Wilderness Camp is set in a peaceful valley ...More about Basecamp Wilderness
Whilst based at Eagles View I stayed two days and nights at Dorobo, as it happened largely on my own. What an experience.!I was treated like a visiting prince, by the ... reviews...
Ol Kinyei Adventure Camp
Ol Kinyei Adventure Camp is a simple, budget camp of dome tents in the 65km2 Ol Kinyei Conservancy, an exclusive Maasai wildlife ...More about Ol Kinyei Adv. Camp
Staying at Ol Kinyei Adventure Camp was a great adventure. We slept comfortably in sleeping bags with high density foam pads on the floor of our tent. Our tent had a toilet/... reviews...
Cottars Private House
Located on a wooded hillside in the Olderikesi conservancy, outside the southesast corner of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Cottar's Private House, also known as Cottar's Private Homestead, is a handsome, modern property on two floors. Only recently built, the house sweeps around the contours ...More about Cottars Private House
Opened in August 2010, Entumoto is a Swedish-Maasai owned, permanent tented camp in the Siana Group Ranch (Siana Conservancy), on the north-east border of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The camp is located on the Megwarra escarpment, in a tranquil dell swathed in bush, at a point where three ...More about Entumoto
Hemingways Ol Seki Mara
A designer tented lodge in a stunning location, Ol Seki perches at the end of a ridge in the Naboisho Conservancy, northeast of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Built in 2005, it was bought in 2011 by the Hemingways hotel group. On an arrow-shaped bluff pointing south, with a 270-degree panorama, ...More about Hemingways Ol Seki
Mahali Mzuri
Mahali Mzuri, which means 'beautiful place', is a relatively new and very upmarket property for the Mara, having opened in 2013. It is part of the Virgin Limited Edition range – built and owned by Richard Branson and located in the 133km2 Olare Motorogi Conservancy. Before visiting, we were a ...More about Mahali Mzuri
Mara Bushtops
Hugging the brow of a hill in its own private game sanctuary, Mara Bushtops is an exclusive, hotel-style, tented lodge a few kilometres outside the Maasai Mara National Reserve's busiest gate. Based around the former home of Mara hunting and safari legend Glen Cottar, it features personal butlers ...More about Mara Bushtops
Saruni Mara
On a wooded, south-facing hillside in the far north of the Mara North Conservancy, the Italian-owned Saruni Mara is a stylish and unfenced bush lodge with six individual cottage-villas. Unlike most other properties in the Mara's conservancies, it is built with a degree of permanence, setting it ...More about Saruni Mara
Saruni Wild
Saruni Wild is located in the Lemek Conservancy, on the border of neighbouring Mara North Conservancy, close to the Mara North airstrip. The location provides a wildlife-rich experience particularly between July – September when the wildebeest migration moves into the Mara. With just three simple ...More about Saruni Wild


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A RatStang Exclusive
The S-197 Mustang has a known problem with the fuel tank filling.
Ford has redesigned the tank system with little results.
I think I may have the problem pinpointed as this procedure cured mine for the time being.
I was pointed toward this fix by a fellow I-Net'r named WhtMule.
Thanks for the direction.
Here is what was done.
Step 1:
Under the rear of the car you will see this cover. It has two bolts at the rear and two nuts on the front.
The harness is taped to a small clip on the cover. You need to remove the tape and disconnect the plug.
Step 2:
There is also an extension from the cover that has a clamp holing two lines in place. A metal and a plastic line.
You will need to undo the clamp and fold it back. It is shown folded open. Then pull the lines free from the clamp.
Step 3:
There is a second clamp that lines will also need to be pulled from. This clamp is just a clinch clamp so there is nothing to open.
Step 4:
Remove the two bolts and two nuts and slide cover forward and gently set the edge on ground.
Step 5:
Here we disconnected the line on a canister to check for obstructions and found none.
We also blew through the lines and found nothing. Be careful if you remove this clip. All you need to do is spread the ends enough to allow
the fitting to release from the canister.
Step 6:
The line shown is the actual tank vent line that come from the top of the tank on the right side and down to a filter.
The filter shown next is the believed culprit.
Inside this box is a filter to protect the small valve on the opposite side.
In it is a foam filter element. I initially blew though this and it seemed restricted.
Then I blew compressed air through it and plenty of dust blew out and it was much more free flowing.
I believe this is the problem causing item.
Step 7:
Reassemble the whole thing and try it out.
I had no problem filling the tank to full at max pump speed.
Good luck and let me know if this fixed yours too.
Ford needs to redesign this filter.
I am sure it will return in time.
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NEW! More than 10 years ago, I wrote my MBA dissertation and a project summary on the efficiency of in-licensing and project evaluation. Some months ago, the "embargo limit" was over. Enjoy two papers - when I read them again, it appeared that they are not outdated.
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Is it ok to call this a TANK?
The Denver Post wrote an article about Willie's Facebook picture from yesterday that featured the armored vehicle used by Jefferson County Sheriffs. We just thought "If it drives like a tank, and looks like a tank..."
Denver DJ's viral photo isn't a "tank"...and it's actually been around for years: http://t.co/4BZMmoU0hU @therealKBPI pic.twitter.com/BEG0RGw3TI
— The Denver Post (@denverpost) April 10, 2014
If that wasn't enough KVDR also picked up the story...Awesome...
Post by FOX31 KDVR.com.
...and if that STILL wasn't enough 9 News Denver reported about it. Now where's Channel 4?


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Woman Gets A Book/Movie Deal From Her Facebook Status Message
When you are a former Dreamworks exec like Lisa Hamilton Day, and have friends in high places, even your Facebook status updates are potential money makers. Lisa posted an update on her page that read, "Lisa Hamilton Day's Pomeranian raided Chinese takeout bag overnight, opened and ate a fortune cookie. Her fortune: You have strong spiritual powers, and you should develop them."
Who cares, right? Well, Lisa's friend Christy Fletcher, who just happens to run an important New York literature agency does. Now, Fletcher has teamed up some other powerful people to do a tween series about a pomeranian named Charlotte. The dog uses its superpowers to save her unemployed owner's house so they don't have to move in with the owner's rents. As far removed as this story line is from the original status update, the deal somehow means that companies have to buy the rights to Lisa's status message and to her doggie's life story. So wack. [Publishers Weekly]


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How then does a lobby with no popular support manage to exert influence in a democratic country?
Each party has its fringe elements and special interests that exert disproportionate influence.
Dawn Forbes, another Golden Isles Tea Party activist, agrees, and sees the offer of grants as another way to exert to control.
The U.S. needs to be in Afghanistan to also exert its influence over the existence of such forces in Pakistan.
That strong undercurrent at the Democratic convention threatens to exert a strong pull on the way the gathering is portrayed.
The heathen, as a general remark, exert themselves no oftener and no longer than they feel the pressure of present want.
What attraction and counter-attraction they must exert upon each other!
Indeed, it was unusually hot, and somehow none of them aspired to exert themselves any more than they could help.
The crew had to exert their utmost strength to clear the end of the reef.
Ignorance, poverty, and crime and misery still exist and exert their evil influence in the world.


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A 17-year-old girl has been jailed for more than a week now to ensure she testifies against an ex-convict accused of abducting and raping her.
The unidentified Sacramento teen has been held on a material witness warrant to guarantee her presence at the trial of Frank William Rackley, who is accused of three counts or rape, scheduled to begin on April 23.
Rackley, who weighs more than 200 pounds and bears a swastika tattoo on his chest, is charged with raping the girl in his pickup in July. Prosecutors say a rape examination found Rackley's DNA.
Rape victim, 17, jailed to ensure she testifies against attacker with 20-year criminal history
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Golf roundup: Watney wins in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Nick Watney missed a chance for a 59 on Sunday in his CIMB Classic victory, closing with a course-record 10-under-par 61 at The Mines despite a bogey at the 18th.
Needing a birdie on the par-4 18th for a 59, Watney drove into the left rough, failed to reach the green with his approach and left his long birdie pitch just short of the putting surface.
"I really wanted to finish strong ... but winning the tournament was more important than a 59 for me," Watney said.
The American finished at 22-under 262 and earned $1.3 million in the unofficial PGA Tour event, finishing a stroke ahead of 2011 champion Bo Van Pelt and Robert Garrigus and three ahead of Tiger Woods. The tournament will become a full-fledged PGA Tour event next year when the tour begins its new season in October after the FedEx Cup.
"I saw Tiger got off to a good start, so I wasn't really thinking about winning when I teed off," he said. "But the round sort of built momentum, and things just kept getting better and better. I'm thrilled to have come away with the win."
Van Pelt and Garrigus tied for second, each carding 66 after starting the round tied for the lead.
Needing a birdie on 18 to force a playoff, Van Pelt saved par after hitting into a greenside bunker. On Saturday, needing a closing birdie for a 59, he made a double bogey for a 62.
After five birdies on the first seven holes, Woods finished with a 63 to tie for fourth at 19-under with Chris Kirk and Brendon de Jonge. Kirk shot 67, and de Jonge had a 66.
The heat, humidity and rain on the par-71 course combined to make it a unique win for Watney. He needed his wife, Amber, to carry his bag for the last hole of the first round when caddie Chad Reynolds needed treatment for heat-stroke Thursday. Watney used a local caddie Friday, and Reynolds came back for the weekend.
European PGA Tour
In Shanghai, Peter Hanson won the BMW Masters for his second European PGA Tour victory of the year, shooting 5-under 67 to hold off Ryder Cup teammate Rory McIlroy by a stroke.
Hanson finished at 21-under 267 on The Masters Course at Lake Malaren and earned $1,166,600. He won the KLM Open last month in the Netherlands and has six career tour victories.
"This is by far my biggest win, so it feels great," he said.
LPGA Tour
In Yang Mei, Taiwan, Suzann Pettersen won the Taiwan Championship for her second straight LPGA Tour victory, rallying to beat Inbee Park by three strokes.
Pettersen closed with a 3-under 69 in wind and drizzle at the Sunrise course. The Norwegian finished with a 19-under 269 and earned $300,000 for her 10th LPGA Tour title.
"It is a great win for me, especially coming back from behind in tough conditions like today," Pettersen said. "I just focused on every shot and stuck to my game plan."
Champions Tour
In San Antonio, David Frost won the AT&T Championship, beating Bernhard Langer with a birdie on the second hole of a playoff after overcoming a six-stroke deficit in the final round.
Frost and Langer each shot 6-under 66 to finish at 8-under 208 on TPC San Antonio's Canyons Course.
Web.com Tour
In McKinney, Texas, Justin Bolli closed with a 6-under 65 to win the Web.com Tour Championship and earn a PGA Tour card for next year.


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By Doyle Rice, USA TODAY
Recent heavy snowfall and unusually chilly temperatures — along with a developing winter storm — almost guarantee that about half of the USA will see a white Christmas on Saturday, says Weather Channel meteorologist Tim Ballisty, who tracks the white Christmas forecast.
"If you see snow on the ground now, it's likely to still be there on Christmas Day," he says. "There's no reason for any major melting of snowpack to occur."
On average, based on data from 2003-09, 37% of the 48 contiguous states have a white Christmas, according to the National Weather Service.
Another winter storm is forecast to move across the nation this week, augmenting the snowpack in some spots and covering bare ground in others, Ballisty reports. The storm is forecast to dump snow across portions of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky on Christmas Eve, and potentially the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast on Christmas Day.
Most of the already snow-covered Western mountains will get additional snowfall.
WINTER TRAVEL: States prepare new ways to tackle wintry roads
So why do Americans care? Blame it on Bing.
The USA's fascination with a white Christmas likely dates to 1942, when Bing Crosby first crooned White Christmas, the wistful winter classic in the film Holiday Inn. Penned by Irving Berlin, the Academy Award-winning song's lyrics of glistening treetops and snowy sleigh bells paint a romanticized image of Christmases past.
The weather service officially defines a white Christmas as having 1 inch of snow on the ground on Dec. 25. To fit the definition, it need not snow on Christmas Day.
Data from the weather service show that only seven of the 48 contiguous states — Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Florida — were completely snow-free as of late Monday afternoon.
Lexington, Ky., which historically has only a 10% chance of a white Christmas, according to the National Climatic Data Center, has 1 inch of snow now and should get more snow by Saturday.
On the flip side, normally white Concord, N.H., which typically has an 87% chance of a snow-covered Christmas, had no snow on the ground as of Monday. Some snow is forecast there over the next few days, but not much.
Syracuse, N.Y., which usually has a white Christmas, will see another, with 10 inches on the ground as of Monday. So far this month, the city has received almost 6 feet, a December record.
Historically, most of northern Minnesota and Wisconsin, much of Michigan's Upper Peninsula and most of the Western mountain areas have a better than 90% chance of a white Christmas, the climate data center reports. Marquette, Mich., and International Falls, Minn., have had snow on the ground every Christmas since weather record-keeping began.
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Asa Jackson suspended 4 games
Baltimore Ravens reserve cornerback Asa Jackson has been suspended without pay for the team's next four games for violating the NFL's policy for performance-enhancing drugs. His suspension begins immediately, according to the league. If Baltimore ...
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Philippines
Don't know how long till this thread will get locked, anyway...
I can't speak for strict nations such as arab nations. I live in South East Asia where piracy is rampant.
Oh yes, piracy is supposed to be illegal
Same with prostitution
Also trafficking of children
I can find hentai along with all the other black market stuff, such as pirated Hollywood movies and smuggled Chinese goods.
The only time I ever dealt with customs was when I ordered a rare book from amazon and was shortsighted to not use Fedex/UPS/DHL. I had to pay $30 US dollars tax (30% of the total value of item). I vowed then and there never to use the postal service ever again.
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Today, a fight broke out between my 21 year old sister and our 6 year old brother. I tried to intervene, only to end up getting battered to shit in the process. According to my sister, he's going to hell for eating her candy. FML
Today, I work by myself at a retail store and I was bored so I called my boyfriend. I woke him up and he was feeling frisky, and as things were getting heated I started to moan and say dirty things. Until the entire rack of clothes fell over and revealed my boss hiding. He had a boner. FML


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Update: April Fools! Consider these "fake but accurate."
The latest edition of the biweekly Notable Quotables is up at MRC.org, the Web site for NewsBusters's parent organization the Media Research Center.
Some of the topics this week: the same media who trashed George W. Bush for going after a bloodthirsty dictator now see greatness in Barack Obama doing the same; Brian Williams feels the commander-in-chief's pain; and Chris Matthews has a death wish for Republicans who fail to practice civility in politics.
After the jump, a sample of what's in this issue; the entire April 1 edition is posted at www.MRC.org:
It All Depends On Who's in the White House
"This intervention could wind up being Barack Obama's finest hour. His intentions are pure — this is a humanitarian mission, not blood for oil. We've got a coalition with us, the United Nations, the Arab League. And the diplomacy has truly been masterful — future military planners will surely use Obama's Libya template as a guide."
— NBC chief foreign correspondent Andrea Mitchell on Meet the Press, April 1.
"It's terrible that Saddam Hussein is butchering his people, but the United States simply cannot send in the Marines to take on every dictator. And, while the Bush administration likes to brag about the 30 nations in their coalition, it will be the United States that does most of the fighting in Iraq. I fear this is the wrong war at the wrong time and in the wrong place."
— Mitchell talking about the Iraq war on Meet the Press, April 1, 2003.
Obama's an Intellectual Gift to Us All
"While everyone this week — from discredited former House Speaker Newt Gingrich to the President's own progressive allies — were beating up on him for trying to save lives in Libya, I was struck by an observation I came across from a Harvard professor. He reminded us all that Barack Obama is really a, quote 'true philosopher-President whose peers include the likes of John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and, our last professorial President, the under-rated Woodrow Wilson,' end of quote. That's a renewing resource of intellectual insight we should all learn to appreciate as the cherry blossoms bloom here in Washington."
— CBS's Bob Schieffer in his end of the show commentary on the April 1 Face the Nation.
Brian Williams Polishes and Pouts
"The first time I met you, I couldn't help but hear what you were saying through the prism of a fellow married father of two. Your wife and daughters know you ran for this office for them and their future. But they clearly suffer when hard times cause you to overwork, and clearly suffer when you're attacked despite all that effort. As you sit here on a beautiful day in New York in April, reflect for me on how the criticism from all sides, at all times, can threaten to ruffle your legendary calm."
— NBC's Brian Williams interviewing President Obama on the April 1 Nightly News.
Frank Takes One Last Potshot at Palin
"In Alaska, Sarah Palin endorsed aerial hunting of wolves. Now Palin is moving to Arizona. What would she consider fair game for the airborne hunters of the Grand Canyon State? Roadrunners? Illegal immigrants? A saguaro cactus that the megalomaniacal, thin-skinned, half-term governor thought was giving her the finger?"
— Frank Rich, in his April 1 farewell column for the New York Times.
"Racist, Sexist Teabaggers" Would Find Patrick Henry Too Squishy
"In Lubbock, Texas, defense lawyers for college student and terror suspect Khalid Aldawsari are seeking the prosecution's evidence. Today's Big Question: Are you frustrated that Aldawsari wasn't a racist, sexist, homophobic teabagger?"
— Daytime anchor Contessa Brewer on MSNBC News Live, April 1.
"The absolutist, liberty-or-death Tea Partiers are trying to purge the GOP. Purity is the gold of the wingnut realm. It's clear that not even Founding Fathers like Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry would have enough purity to gain the support of the Republican base if they ran for office today."
— CNN contributor John Avlon on the April 1 edition of CNN Newsroom.
No More Violent Rhetoric or We Shoot You
Host Chris Matthews: "John Boehner said Obama's health care plan was going to be 'lethal' for the economic recovery....We all agreed a few weeks ago after the horror in Arizona that we weren't gonna talk about, you know, 'shoot 'em up.' We weren't gonna use terms, ballistic terms in the way we talk. We're not gonna say, 'Mow down our opponents,' or all that. We're gonna stop talking about guns in regular political discourse. Somebody didn't get the message!"
The Washington Post's Eugene Robinson: "Yes, I know Chris. I think the Speaker should watch what he says and should apologize for-"
Matthews: "I mean, Gene, this is out of bounds talk! I'll tell you what, the DNC needs to make Boehner the target of all their direct mail fundraising right now. He should be their public enemy number one! They've got to cut him off at his knees. They've got to knock him off!...Remember that scene in The Godfather, Part II, where Fredo goes out on the fishing boat and is, you know, disposed of? Maybe someone in the White House might want to suggest to Boehner that a great way to work on that tan of his, go on a fishing trip, you know what I'm saying? Because, seriously, this kind of violent rhetoric from the likes of Boehner just needs to stop!"
— MSNBC's Hardball, April 1.
There's even more media wackiness - be sure to check it out at www.MRC.org.


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I heard His voice from o so far
from where I slept He bid me come
I rose from bed and beckoned "Lord...wherefore art Thou?Thy voice is calling me..."
The voice from which the Heavens sound
echoed upon the earthly grounds
the light above the stars ablaze
the Lord God standeth before me I knelt prostrate
my face is stained with sin and filth
of which is far from God's righteousness
I am unworthy to stand before Him...let alone gaze at His holy face
Then I felt a warmth...a hand
took mine own and made me stand
He said "Do not be afraid...daughter...flesh of woman and man
be not afraid to stand..."
His voice sounded like a distant thunder which echoed of a prophetic rain...
I shivered at the prospect of
standing before the Man whose hands had maketh me from the womb of a mother
whose will had wrought an iron will
to make me ...a mortal...what is His will....for me?
He stood right there and said
"Look child...I call thee now, discern long and hard
art thou made for this?...Search thy heart
listen closely and then do pray
and when thou art ready I'll make a way
to seek the answers which thy questions yearn
and make thy mortal heart burn with fire..."
He stood right there, so handsome He
His yellow, golden hair billowing gently in the caressing hands of the wind
His deep blue eyes they reflect Paradise
within His eyes...Salvation runs like river deep in His beautiful eyes....
His robes a stunning woven cotton
His sash of red and strung with gold
His hand held both staff and rod
This is Jesus Christ the Lord my God...
"Look My child
My hands they wield
a sword to protect you and a shield to guard
My children are Mine and Mine alone
None which the Father hath given unto me I shall NEVER discard
nor chase away
They are Mine and Mine I shall keep forever more
in My flock..O in My flock...
I shall lead thee all to pastures green
that in this pasture thou will be satisfied forever more...
But know that once thy voice is firm
Thou wilt face adversity even at the first step of thy journey
discouragement and sorrows fill
and burn you thoroughly..but still...
Be known I am God...and God alone...one in essence Three in One
union with the Father and the Spirit
Once I call thee I shall not despair thee
I shall guide thee towards the gate
which will lead thee to Heaven eternity
then we shall laugh and laugh and laugh...
Be known that once thy voice answers Me
I shall lead thee not in a path of joy but of pain and sorrow and of despair
Thou wilt see vanity of vanities beyond compare
Thou art short of grace and sinful but if thou art aware...that will do
Thou art reliant upon Me alone...there will be no one else before or after Me
I alone am Lord God Yahweh...."
His voice is like the whispers of the stars at night
gazing unto the lowly remnants of the earth
Their reign upon the skies are as long as the Lord permits
and how they sing praises and songs for the Lord God...
The voice which carries through the wind
the voice which whispers unto my heart's soul...
He calls my name and I hear Him still
Shall I awake and say unto Him...
"Here I am O Lord...now that Thou have beckoned unto me?"
He looked at me...
"Listen hard child...and come unto Me...
I shall shield thee from all harm...
I love thee more than anything or anyone else on earth
I love all My children as though they were the last beings on earth..."
I heard His voice from o so far
from where I slept He bid me come
I rose from bed and beckoned "Lord...wherefore art Thou?Thy voice is calling me..."
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I was listening to some beautiful music sung by the University of Utah singers...they sing so well...like angels.
This reminds me of when God called Samuel, especially the last line...
Bless you for being so amazing.
Lol...God is amazing. He inspires the hearts of men...
It wasn't "O Salutaris Hostia" was it?
Your praise writings are so uplifting. God Bless!
Praise God for His mercy endures forever...the lips of men shall part and flowers spring forth from them to give Him praise...for it is fitting...and right.
Ah, God knows when you need something. After I read this, I feel like I have new breath. It's amazing.
I love it <3 God bless you ~


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By Sophie Terbush, USA TODAY
Movies and TV shows that realistically show substance abuse, addiction and mental health issues were honored Thursday night at the 15th annual PRISM Awards, which recognize the accurate portrayal of these issues in entertainment media.
The movies Black Swan and The Fighter, as well as AMC TV's Mad Men and ABC's Grey's Anatomy were among productions honored.
The awards program is produced by the non-profit Entertainment Industries Council, in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The council aims to increase awareness and understanding of major health and social issues in the entertainment industry.
"It's really to encourage the writers, producers, directors, the talent and the executives to pay attention to these issues and recognize that the messages they send can often be a positive conduit of information to the viewer," says council president Brian Dyak.
The PRISM Awards honor productions that are both entertaining and realistic in their depiction of the prevention, treatment and recovery process of substance use and mental illness, and which do not exploit these topics, he says.
"As the creative community has become more comfortable, they've also become more sensitive toward the caution they need to accept when telling these stories," he says. He notes the difficulty of portraying sensitive issues such as suicide awareness and prevention without "triggering copycats."
Top winners
Honorees are selected by an 80-person committee of professionals in the entertainment industry, as well as experts in medicine, mental health and addiction.
Other television winners included Showtime's Nurse Jackie, FX Network's Rescue Me, NBC's Parenthood and Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva.
Singer/song writer Richie Supa received a special award for his involvement during the past 22 years with recovery programs such as Narcotics Anonymous.
Also this year, an award for the authentic portrayal of lung cancer was given to the CBS daytime television series The Bold and the Beautiful.
"Any awards that recognize TV or films that explore the human condition in ways that shine light on disorders or conditions that the general public doesn't necessarily know about are a good thing," says Josh Berman, executive producer and creator of Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva, recipient of the award for a comedy series episode.
In the episode singled out for the award, series star Jane Bingum (Brooke Elliott) finds out that her mother Elaine (Faith Prince) has bipolar disorder.
For the episode, a psychiatrist spoke to Berman's writing staff about elements of the disorder and the latest treatment developments, which were incorporated into the story line, he says.
The episode "takes something that could be scary and makes it OK to talk about," Berman says. "When (Elaine) is in a manic phase, we made it OK to laugh along with her on her journey."
A complete list of winners is available at prismawards.com.
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