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HOUSTON - Recent events surrounding the death of Trayvon Martin have renewed calls for change in the criminal justice system.
Now, one group has announced the creation of a new coalition to get things done.
The group stood at MacGregor Park on Saturday, announcing the creation of the American Coalition for Justice, a coalition of all races.
Dr. Kevin Simms, the executive director of the National African American Forum, said the coalition will create a national database of individuals, churches, community organizations, businesses, and educational institutions, all with the goal of changing what it believes is discrimination within the criminal justice system.
Simms said the goals include ending racial profiling and changing the jury selection process, just two of the flaws in the current system.
Simms said the Martin verdict led to what he calls grandstanding in the last couple of weeks but the coalition wants to spark actual change.
Organizers said the American Coalition for Justice will be filing paperwork with the Secretary of State on Monday and they hope to expand nationally. They're currently planning events for Houston and other Texas cities in the near future.
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DETROIT - 1:34PM Gerald Evelyn, lawyer for Bobby Ferguson.
This is going to be one of the hardest things you've ever going to have to do. You're going to be challenged to avoid the publicity on this case. You have to put everything out of your mind. You are going to be presented with evidence, pictures of money, to get your blood going. A 100 page indictment, over 100 witnesses in this case. You could be overwhelmed by the sheer quantity. They have a lot of quantity in this case, not quality. To do that is going to be a Herculean task. There are people in this courtroom who believe that you are not going to be misled and let the passions of other people drive your decisions. We are betting on you using your common sense.
Mr. Kilpatrick was the original target of this investigation. You are going to learn about the power of the federal of the government. Unequal power.
The pressure from the government causes some people to lie. You're going to have to think about that when you listen to the testimony of certain witnesses. Like the police officer who will say that Ferguson threatened him. These are examples of how this case is built on a foundation of nothing, of Jell-O.
Mahlon Clift, Derrick Miller.
They are going to say things that are not consistent with things they said earlier. The government will select 40 or so text messages out of 600,000. You'll be able to put them in context. Yes some of the language will be coarse. Kwame and Ferguson were active in trying to increase opportunities for minorities in Detroit-based business. When you study Kwame's record as mayor, you will see positive things happened in the city. Kwame and Ferguson were friends and are friends. The government will try to criminalize that relationship. That relationship did give Ferguson access and there is nothing illegal in that. The unfettered access the government claim took place will be shown to be inaccurate. The government will parade witnesses in here who want to see him go out of business
You're going to learn about Bobby Ferguson and the businesses he started-- he tried to get Latinos and blacks started in business.
When Bobby was 17, his father had a heart-attack and he took the reins of his father's business. His business did not start with Kwame Kilpatrick's administration. Poppycock. It existed under 3 administrations. His company had reputation for high quality work.
Comerica, Compuware, MGM Grand, CVS- these all preceded Kwame Kilpatrick. "He has the best equipment and delivers best prices"- from John Rakolta, a government witness.
He was sometimes angry and the text messages reflect that. His employees had MBAs and were all colors and of all races.
People would create fake minority companies to get a lot more in their pockets. Ferguson had employees, paid insurance and had a lot of high quality, expensive equipment. He learned his business from the ground up.
He believed in giving back. Getting other minority businesses started. Charitable organizations.
Examine this evidence carefully. You're going to learn that services were actually provided. Ask if when the investigation did they try to hide anything or was it full disclosure.
Some will lie for personal gain or for competition reasons. Derrick Miller his version changes every time he talks.
There is no, was never any, Kilpatrick enterprise. I'm kind of moved to say something about what Mr. Crandall said. It landed on everyone. Mercado's a good man. He's also terrified man.
Mr. Ferguson and Mercado are 2 different people. What is clear is that if his lawyer is correct, there can be no conspiracy without Mercado.
The evidence is going to be very clear that while Mr. Mercado was a good administrator, there were others who did very good work.
I'm going to save us all a lot of time. Promise me something. That you're going to pause. Take one witness at a time. For the co-operating witnesses, give their testimony more scrutiny. If you're careful over the next few months and have the courage of your convictions, don't worry about the newspapers, serve justice in this case and find my client not guilty.
12:40PM So, by the lunch hour we're almost through with opening statements. We've heard from the government and the lawyers for Kwame Kilpatrick, Victor Mercado and Bernard Kilpatrick. After lunch, we get to hear from Bobby Ferguson's lawyer and opening statements should be concluded.
The defense line-up is pretty revealing . First up was Jim Thomas for Kwame Kilpatrick, then Martin Crandall for Victor Mercado followed by John Shea for Bernard Kilpatrick and Bobby Ferguson's lawyer will be last. Interesting particularly because Kwame Kilpatrick and Bobby Ferguson who face the most counts are the book-ends to defense statements and Victor Mercado, who has done the utmost to distance himself from his co-defendants, is sandwiched in the middle of them all.
Martin Crandall, Mercado's lawyer, gave the lengthiest statement clocking in at almost an hour. As he spoke, stressing vigorously Mercado's outsider status to the "circle of trust", Kwame Kilpatrick focused on taking notes.
Statements will continue at 1:30 pm.
12:30PM Shea ends. Judge Nancy Edmunds calls the lawyers to sidebar. Break until 1:30PM.
12:29PM Shea continued. At the end of the day I'm going to be asking you to return verdict of not guilty.
12:00PM John Shea, lawyer for Bernard Kilpatrick. I want to start by saying a contrast between how I see the case and how they see the case.
First, you've probably heard allusions to Mr. Kilpatrick being a consultant. Being a consultant is not illegal. Also not illegal for someone who provides the services to interact with members of administration. What is illegal would be if your son the mayor said to someone, "If you pay my father, I'll do you favors." Or if the mayor told his father, tell peopl e to do business with you because I'm mayor. That's illegal. In this case, the government is going to try to show Mr. Kilpatrick's involvement. I'm going to argue much of what the government had to say my client did not do. Mr. Kilpatrick is 71 now, prior to Kwame becoming mayor, Mr. Kilpatrick had worked in lots of political campaigns. At time his son ran for mayor, he was chief of staff for Ed McNamara. Supported his son as any father with his experience would. He did in fact leave his chief of staff position and opened a consultancy business. Consultants provide information on how to access government and sometimes they provide that access. This is akin to work of lobbyists. Not illegal. Various ways those consultants get paid. That's what consultants do. Bernard Kilpatrick was not alone in this profession.
Bernard brought 20 plus years of government experience to the table. the evidence will be that he acquired many clients. You will hear that Bernard provided valuable services. The government says that Mr. Kilpatrick and his business are part of a conspiracy. Mr. Kilpatrick not just a consultant but had fundraising experience. Bernard did work for the Kilpatrick Civic fund- fund raising, presentations. not uncommon to be paid for.
Did not get paid a dime from the Civic fund for many years. Allegations regarding bribery and extortion. Mark Andre Cunningham is a man who was dirty to begin with. He and his father were caught. Mr. Cunningham was stung and caught and squeezed by government investigators. His story that he was required to pay bribes to Bernard was part of it. His evidence was bought and paid for. It will be interesting to see how Mr. Cunningham testifies because he hasn't always told the same story. I will show to you the disparities. We will prove the fact that Bernard Kilpatrick did provide services to Karl Kado. Kado not always well thought of in the city administration. Bernard presented him in a favorable light to the city. There came a time when Kado lost his contracts with the city. Bernard Kilpatrick attempted to prevent that. Bernard got paid for that. Karl Kado was brought into this investigation because he was caught bribing Cobo Hall. James Rosendall and Synagro had a proposal that was considered by city of Detroit. There was community opposition that was anticipated. Skilled consultants were necessary to get this thing off the ground. Mr. Rosendall is probably going to testify that Kwame asked him to hire his father. There will be no quid pro quo.It wasn't something that was fast-tracked. This proposal required reviews by all kinds of bodies. It took over 4 years for all this to get through. Early on it became that Bernard would not be the right face for the Synagro proposal. If you're an international company, it might not help your credibility to have the same last name as the mayor.
Bernard referred the client to someone else. Bernard did stay involved with Mr. Rosendall to help him personally. Some of the assistance was specifically for that. Government has said that Bernard has extorted Mr. Rosendall and has shown snippets of comments. The problem with snippets is that it doesn't tell the whole story. I want to show more of that picture. Bernard Kilpatrick was helping with the consultant who moved forward. In the weeks leading up to the Synagro project getting approved, Jackson and Rosendall conspired to move Bernard aside. Mr. Kilpatrick was upset, he was trying to protect a legitimate iterest he had. He was trying to extort but save an interest. Not extortion. Mr. Chutkow referred to payment received by Rosendall. He did, it was earned and he deserved it. Mr. Chutkow refers to a restaurant meeting where Bernard rejected money offered. And he did, because it was envelope full of money slid to him. It would have been foolish to accept the payment. There are in fact 2 sides to every story.
11:57AM Crandall concludes. Judge Edmunds clarifies who Judge Feikens is. Over the course of years, judge Feikens became very active in operations of the water board. Retired about 2 years ago and died 6 months later. Though I sit in the courtroom he used to occupy, I have nothing to do with the water case. Just want to be clear I have no responsibility with water board.
11:44AM Crandall continued. The texts don't go on for a day- they go on for 4 years. The government didn't tell you the rest of the story.
Another text between Kwame and Ferguson about Victor: "He thinks he's slick with the white folks." Kwame "His slick ass is running out."
5 days later, Ferguson to Kwame "Victor just outsmarted us. Had me come to his office. thought it was about the job we had. It was about the three lowest bidders, white folks." If the racism in these talks bothers you, don't hold it against Victor. It's all about the circle of trust and Victor just ain't there.I know you understood judge's instruction on presumption of innocence. People have died all over the world to ensure we have these freedoms. If you decide he's not in the loop, not in the circle of trust, you only have one option. Not guilty. These texts are all about the inner circle exclusive of Victor. They are talking about his back. That's what's important about the exhibits. When you look through them, you read Hispanic, slick man. I believe they are going to call Kandia Milton to the stand and he'll read: "Mercado is not easily controlled." Feikens liked Victor so the inner circle couldn't push Victor. Victor is charged with ten of these extortions.Victor ran the water department to improve it not to make grass. Victor had to go to Wall Street and sell municipal bonds in New York, besides running the water department. the 10 contracts they are going to tell you about, the extortion didn't happen, the racketeering didn't happen. He doesn't have lying in his DNA. His biggest problem was coming to Detroit. Victor came here, wrong place at the wrong time and got caught up in this agenda that wasn't his. Remember Victor. You have to do the right thing. Find him not guilty let him go back to his wife, 87 year-old mother and 4 children.
11:23AM Crandall continued. Tony Soave invites Victor on a boat and Victor says I don't want to be on it. He bitches and moans when the boat takes off. Then the CEO of Soave's company tells him the boat is yours to us. Victor says no, I don't do it. I see some of you are tired after almost 3 hours of argument. I'm going to tell you about Victor's life. His life is at stake.
Born in 1950, Victor grew up in poverty in the South Bronx. Never went to a Yankees game because he couldn't afford it. Lived in a tenement. Off to school got good grades. Worked every day through college. Got 2 degrees and became a successful engineer. Could walk you through his resume, it's 5 pages long. Worked with Con Edison through college. Worked other engineering systems in Virginia and Puerto Rico. Worked in Turkey, Mexico, Central America. When the judge saw the resume, decided we want this guy.
Why was water department so screwed up? Because it was run by lawyers! Then came along Victor. Jujne 24th 2002, first day on the job, water main breaks. Victor kind of a guy that Feikens wanted because he has dirt under his finger nails, gets job done.
There is nothing racial about Victor. But Victor would always tell mayor I'm not about black or white but about green. Who is talented, you get the job.
Victor grew up in the Bronx. He knows racism. He's worked beyond it. His mom and dad taught him hard work and education pay off. He worked at bodega at 9 years-old and made 50 cents.
Now he is working minimum wage at hardware store. But he taught his children to work hard and be professional and get ahead.
Let me talk to you about text messages. These text messages cover a 4 year period.
It was a treasure trove of information. The mayor and his inside circle. Christine Beatty, his father, the Milton brothers, they are all texting each other, sending blast emails to circle of trust. Mr Ferguson, Mr Kilpatrick. and you know who they never blasted, Victor Mercado. He is not in the circle of trust.
In them they say, we don't trust him, got to get that Hispanic guy. Those texts are better than wire taps. Text is from the brain to the finger tips to this chart. Example, a sinkhole that occurred on a Sunday in 2004. The water system is a horrible system. On this day, a Sunday, Victor is on the scene. For an hour, inspects it. High pressure job. CEOs around the country make more to him.
Victor is out there for 2 weeks driving steel sheets into the ground. Removed residents from 6 homes so the homes wouldn't sink into sinkhole. When Victor texts the mayor, it's always professional, usually beginning "Mr. Mayor". what it shows is that he is not in the circle of trust. The mayor texts Bobby Ferguson about the sinkhole, not Victor. Kwame :" You've got to get with Victor on this Sterling Heights job."
10:57AM "Good morning I'm Marty Crandall and I represent Victor Mercado. John Minock and I are representing Mercado together.
Let me say this first. Victor Mercado is not guilty of any of these charges. When you say the proofs you will see that the government can't prove its case. You will do what Judge Edmunds told you to and when there is not enough evidence, you will acquit.
The judge gave you a summary of the indictment, 100 pages long. If you distill it down to allegations, my client Victor Mercado is charged with being a member of the enterprise which in the indictment, the Kilpatrick enterprise.
The indictment reads: the mission of the Kilpatrick enterprise is A. To enrich its members. In that vein, the proofs will show clearly beyond a shadow of a doubt, Victor never got a dime. Not a penny. Not an illegal dollar.
The theory of the government is a member gets enriched and Victor is allegedly a member and Victor gets nothing.
3 theories of the enterprise. Common sense is this a public corruption case, #1, the blockbuster count, racketeering is the government's nuclear bomb. You will learn that primarily from witnesses who testify, drop the RICO, plead guilty to something else and you'll serve a lot less time. Like Derrick miller. So it's a nuclear bomb.
I say that in the vein, I respect the military, even our military knows our government has huge power. Going back to Bush going to Iraq, "We are going to shock and awe the Hussein government." and they did. Blockbusters have collateral damage. An example of the power.
A racketeering indictment has consequences too. I'm going to talk about his extensive experience. The indictment took him from his water career. After he left, he was making similar money in San Antonio Texas. He . was indicted on racketeering charges, worked his way through college with engineering degree. Then the nuclear bomb. Now he works as a clerk at a store. Collateral damage. Government says the salary was enough to keep him going. Water directors around the country, Victor has worked in NY, NJ, Virginia, Puerto Rico and oversees, Colombia, Mexico, and his salary, Victor didn't choose it, Judge Feikens, the water czar, chose that salary. Crandall shows a chart documenting Mercado's salary evolution to show that it wasn't so off his salary of $170,000 in Puerto Rico.When you choose an employee, you choose someone who can get the job done. You want someone with experience. Other people in this position, an LA water director makes more than $300,000. It's not out of range what Victor made.If someone was forcing him or colluding with him to steer contracts to Bobby Ferguson, he could have had a golden parachute and walk away. The evidence will show that Victor didn't deal with Bobby Ferguson, a subcontractor. He dealt with the primaries. The other theory of racketeering enterprise was covered in a footnote of opening state of government: "Victor obstructed justice by lying to an attorney in a deposition by hiding the fact that he was dealing with Bobby Ferguson on a contract." Now think of this, Victor gets hired by Feikens in 2002, he really gets along with him. Feikens really likes him because he's a damn good engineer. He's also a bit of a son of a (expletive) when running the department.
The water department covers the water services of 40% of the state of Michigan. In southeastern Michigan, it's a billion dollar a year business. And Victor's job was to run that department. So the Feikens/Mercado relationship is strong. Victor reports to him monthly- is water flowing, do we have any big problems. Government's theory is that Victor is going to lie to Feikens to protect the Kilpatrick enterprise which he is not a part off.
Jurors will be the judges of facts with common sense. In June 2008, Victor decided to leave Detroit and Feikens begged him to stay. He said no I'm leaving. Not only did Victor not get illegal money but there are witnesses under oath who are going to tell you they offered Victor gratuities. Jim Rosendall said Victor I want to fly you to Mackinaw Island. Victor said, with all due respect, I don't take gratuities. Rosendall offered him a condo in Naples. And Victor says no. It's not in DNA, lifestyle, not what his parents taught him. "
10:57AM Judge asks Mr. Martin Crandall, lawyer for Victor Mercado to speak
10:56AM everyone standing to order waiting for the Judge to reconvene the session.
10:42AM So the opening statements are coming fast and furious. U.S. Attorney Mark Chutkow bombarded the courtroom with a slew of alleged crimes and money transactions. The atmosphere is significantly more serious and tense than it has been for jury selection. The defendants are being incredibly attentive as are the jurors who are taking in absolutely everything, no small feat given the preponderance of facts introduced by the government.
The pace of opening statements is actually quite fast. U.S. Attorney Mark Chutkow spoke for more than 40 minutes and Jim Thomas was about 20 minutes. Still left are the lawyers for co-defendants Bobby Ferguson, Bernard Kilpatrick and Victor Mercado.
10:30AM Thomas concludes. 15 minute break.
10:29AM Jim Thomas continued. If you listen to the facts you will find my client innocent.
10:11AM Jim Thomas, lawyer for Kwame Kilpatrick. Politics is a tough business. Mr. Chutkow's statements are not evidence at all. You've all been exposed to stories of Kilpatrick. There are 2 sides to the story. You are the judges of the facts. You heard what Mr. Chutkow had to say- that's as good as it's going to get. We're going to show you a complete picture. The government has thrown in everything but the kitchen sink. You're going to learn a lot about politics. It's like making sausage. It's messy but once it's cooked it's pretty good. You're going to have sour grapes from contractors coming in who have lost bids. Prosecution decides when to indict. This man's life has been laid open for everyone.
We're here to tell you he didn't take any bribes, extort anybody.
He embraced the idea of good government and providing necessary services to the city.
Now Bobby Ferguson, Bernard Kilpatrick, we embrace the relationship. We embrace the relationship of father and best friend. As relates to Mr. Mercado, he was brought after nationwide search. He was innovative and earned every penny of $240,000.
Kwame relied on Bernard for advice. Wonderful campaigner and fundraiser. Knew how to win election based on hard work. As consultant, he was effective.
You saw series of text messages up there, they are snippets. We intend to prove government targeted Kilpatrick very early on. Use of snippets without entire picture, you decide what was going on.
We sit in this big courtroom with 20 foot ceilings, government table only a fraction of the people working. Government power is awesome.
You are going to be determining innocence or if the burden of proof has been met.
You have to raise money to be a legislator. Not pretty, it's messy. This is the system we have. Messy but it works.
Conspiracy government is contending doesn't really track. Running a city is like guiding a ship. Everyone has their interest. Each one of the interests is competing.
Government is going to rely on series of witnesses. Going back to my concept of power of government. They have the power to offer people consideration for what they say.
Derrick Miller was indicted. Mr. Chutkow said Miller gave Kwame money. Went to the bathroom with him and gave him $10,000. That's the best he could come up with. Miller giving him $10,000 on a $5,000 deal.
Clift supposedly got $90,000 in a bag in 50s and 100s and goes to the airport and thru security and nothing goes off? Nothing happened there. He decides to go see mayor and only take $50,000?
Emma Bell was a fundraiser. Evidence will show she was grabbing money with both hands like Miller. Unbeknownst to Mr. Kilpatrick, it went to the casino. She gambled over $300,000. It was only when they came after her that she decided to minimize her time by talking about Kilpatrick.
We're talking about a gambler, a greedy underlying and someone who has dementia and ask you to buy what they are selling.
We want you to know a scam when you see it.
10:11AM End of Chutkow.
10:08AM Where did the money come from? Investigators found a safe in a back office with $250,000 in cash. In another location, another safe owned by Ferguson, there was more cash. In 2008, when he was about to end his mayorship, his first order of business was to make sure that Ferguson got paid as soon as possible. Ferguson made a mistake by hiring an outsider to help with cash.
"Let's get us some money" "Can we eff with his permit?" "I'm about to kill this deal" This is extortion, bribery and fraud. They broke their oath to serve this city. It was the citizens of Detroit who got the short end of the stick. At the end of this case, we ask for guilty verdict.
9:53AM In this trial you will see a different side of Kwame, one behind closed doors. After city got wind of contracts, Kwame and Ferguson strategized how to hide their success. Christine Beatty "Why not Ferguson on this?"
Kwame "Ferguson wanted to purposefully lose this."
When a reporter asked about their relationship, Kwame told Ferguson "Don't confirm none of that"
Ferguson walked down the street with $40,000 in cash in his briefcase to give to the mayor.
Kwame Kilpatrick and Ferguson could not operate alone. They needed Victor Mercado. He was indispensable to the team. Mercado came through by holding up contracts. He ignored protections by rigging and steering bids to Ferguson. When a bid a Ferguson bid came in $2.5 million higher than a better qualified contractor, Mercado gave it to Ferguson. He lied about it to a judge. This is obstruction of justice.
Mercado received more than $240,000 a year. That was more than the mayor. He never told federal judge of wrong doing. He did hire a company to sweep his office for bugs.
The defendants had another partner, Bernard Kilpatrick. He did not act like an elder statesman. He did opposite and cut himself into the action.
Within months of his son getting elected, he held after hour business meetings at his office. Derrick Miller attended these meeting and will tell you it was about how to make the most money from the city.
Bernard like son deposited in bank accounts- more than $680,000 in cash.
Like Ferguson, there were consequences if he was not paid as he felt he should be. He felt Jim Rosendall had not paid him enough money.
Bernard on wiretap warning Rosendall "Yeah man this is BK. I appreciate a phone call. Vacation or no (expletive) vacation."
Rosendall eventually arrested by FBI and agreed to make tapes. Rosendall met Bernard and his associate at a restaurant and offered $250,000 in cash.
A video of Bernard is played saying why he didn't take the money. There are only three people in the city he trusts and the associate wasn't one of them he is clearly heard saying. Two of the thre people he trusts are in the courtroom today.
You will hear from a number of city officials and vendors who participated in this scheme. This case does not rise and fall on a single witness.
9:43AM Ferguson intimidated police officers and business men. This is extortion and its a federal crime. More than $60 million in city revenues. Early on, Kwame and Ferguson figured out the water department was the cash source for the city.
Ferguson told city sewer contractors that he wanted 25% of contract. Kwame held up contract so that Ferguson could make his move. Lakeshore declined so Victor Mercado gave the contract to someone else. Lakeshore lost a $10 million contract for not cutting Ferguson in. didn't make the same mistake on next contract.
"No deal without me" Ferguson didn't have to twist arms. City contractors had the message loud and clear. They had to pay Ferguson for no work. Invoices with false descriptions of work that never happened. after Lakeshore received invoice, Lakeshore paid it. Each time he came, they paid- in 2005, 2006 and 2007. In all, the made 12 payments for 1.2 million for no work done.
Many of jobs in city had Ferguson name on it.
Costly disasters weren't a setback for Ferguson and Kilpatrick but opportunity to make money. They would strategize- "We need to meet on how we move in."
Victor Mercado was to give Ferguson 50% of subcontracting working.
In 2006, Kwame Kilpatrick's power over water department terminated. Having failed to keep his power, he had the judge authorize 5 more contracts, 4 of them were Ferguson's.
9:35AM Ferguson: "I'm famous now- just need to get some money"
Kilpatrick "LOL. Let's get you some money" Ferguson "US"
What did Ferguson do with state arts grant? Sent first $100,000 to Kwame's wife.
After Kwame became mayor, Ferguson and Kwame ratched up their ambitions. Tens of millions of city dollars went to Ferguson.
Fraud, bribery and extortion. You will hear specifically about the Kilpatrick Civic Fund.
Kwame Kilpatrick used the Civic Fund like a personal ATM. Used some of it for summer camp for his kids. Of it, he gave $50,000 to father Bernard Kilpatrick and $110,000 to Christine Beatty as "soft-landing."
Plays recording of Kwame saying "We haven't used one penny of Civic campaign because it's against the law." Used $159,000.
You will hear from Emma Bell, who was his chief fundraiser, and then made her kickback half her salary in cash.
Kwame Kilpatrick charged with bribery. You will also hear from Derrick Miller who rose to be chief administrator. Miller will tell you that he had his own bribe transactions and kicked some of it back to the mayor.
Bobby Ferguson was private contractor but you will see he had unparalleled access, 24/7 access, to city hall. He could pop his head into high level meetings. With this access, came power. He could do almost anything he wanted.
9:27AM U.S. Attorney Mark Chutkow. "Let's get us some money" "It's my time to get paid" These are the words of the defendants says Chutkow. They made themselves rich from the money of the city. Before Kilpatrick became mayor, his bank account looked like ours. That all changed when he became mayor of Detroit. Being mayor of Detroit not his only source of income. Month after month he deposited money in his accounts. Over $200,00 in cash in his bank accounts. As mayor he suddenly had extra cash. When his credit card bill was due, he paid in cash- $3,000-$4000 a month. Over $280,000 in bills paid in cash. His suits paid in cash. As mayor he used more than $540,000 in cash that went above his salary. Not included in taxes. Where did money come from. not his salary, rich relative or investments. When he became mayor, the flow of cash went from taking out to deposits. Vacations, custom made suits. How was it bankrolled? Another man rose to power- Bobby Ferguson. He called Kilpatrick boss. He steered 10s of millions of money towards Ferguson.
9:26AM Judge concludes
9:22AM Judge outlines juror conduct. Jurors not to talk to anyone about the case. "It's your verdict we want in this case." Jurors are encouraged to take notes. There will be a 3 hole photograph binder so that jurors can take notes on the pictures of the witnesses. Jurors cannot get any information from outside the confines of the courtroom. Can't discuss the case with anybody, including other jurors, until they actually deliberate. If anyone violates the instructions, judge asks to be made aware. "Opening statements are not evidence in the case- simply an outline. A completed jigsaw puzzle at the beginning to serve as an outline for the case."
9:20AM "I know that's a lot of material", the judge tells the jurors. "Should help you understand the framework."
9:15AM Judge reads the indictments. The defendants are charged with running a criminal enterprise and alleged crimes include extortion, bribery, obstruction of justice and wire and mail fraud.
9:08AM "You must make your decision based only on the evidence you see in court", Judge Nancy Edmunds tells the jurors. The jury instructions are crucial because of the plethora of evidence the jurors will be faced with.
9:05AM Judge reading preliminary instructions to jurors. Should take about 20 minutes.
9:02 a.m. Jurors filter in and are seated.
8:57 a.m. Judge calls the court to order. Defense and government lawyers introduce themselves. Courtroom has never looked so full. 2 camera different angles but unfortunately we won't get to see the jurors' faces from the media rooms. Kwame Kilpatrick is in a soberly attired in a dark suit and bow tie. Everyone looks pretty tense as they anticipate the beginning of opening statements.
About the author:
Alexandra Harland is a Princeton undergrad and has a masters degree in International affairs with Columbia. A Montreal native, she worked with the Daily Telegraph newspaper for a few years before transitioning to TV, when she worked at ABC News with Peter Jennings. Alexandra has also worked in newsrooms in both Detroit and Boston.
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17 Halloween Treats on a Stick
Halloween treats are fun no matter what, but pop some on a stick and you've got yourself an instant hit.
Halloween treats are fun no matter what, but pop some on a stick and you've got yourself an instant hit.
We've rounded up our favorite Halloween treats on a stick to inspire your dessert party menu this year. Whether you're a cake fan, prefer cookies or can't go without pie, there's a Halloween pop here you'll be dying to try.
Ghosts, pumpkins, ghouls and mummies inspire the look of our treats. Who, or what, will inspire yours?
Get the lollipop sticks and googly eyes we used to DIY at home!
Little Frankensteins made from marshmallows, chocolate, sprinkles and googly eyes are a fun to make and even more fun to eat!
Use the same chocolate dipping technique to create creepy witch faces on a stick. Complete with purple tinted toasted coconut for hair and chocolate dipped bugles as their iconic hats, these witchy marshmallows on a stick are some pretty awesome Halloween treats if we do say so ourselves!
Simple sugar cookies decorated to look like mummies offer a cute Halloween peek-a-boo that your little party guests will love. Served on a stick though, these mummy cookies won't last long!
Some of us aren't as crafty with the icing as we would like to be. So instead of making our own, and risking complete fail, you can bring these truffle cake pops along with you to the celebration!
The first Halloween cake pops on our list are these gruesome looking eyeballs! They're incredibly simple to make and look great on a Halloween dessert buffet.
Another Halloween sweet to get creative with marshmallows, we've inverted our treats this time to make sparkly pumpkins.
Don't stop with just cookies, cakes and marshmallows! Bananas dipped in white chocolate make for the perfect ghost treats on a stick.
It's not fall without an apple smothered in caramel, and of course on a stick! While we could take time to try to make these delicious treats ourselves, we're thinking ordering these ones from 1800 Baskets might just be an easy way to stay in the season, and on top of our other responsibilities!
And for a more savory bite, try making skeleton bones for a Halloween appetizer on a stick. Top with a themed printable for a glam look.
Return to the more adorable with these cute Owl cookies on a stick. They're the perfect treat to serve little ones without spooking them too much!
We decided to turn the classic chocolate covered Oreo into a festive Halloween treat on a stick. Follow our simple video tutorial to create your own pumpkin face cookies on a stick for a treat that can be cute or spooky, but always delicious!
Not only are these chocolate Halloween treats adorable and simple to make, they're also allergy-free making them perfect for kid Halloween parties. Send them off to school without worry or pass them around at home - either way they're a perfect kid-friendly treat!
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What would fall be without pie?! Pop yours on a stick and decorate as jack-o-lanterns for a fun Halloween themed treat .
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Newcastle is off to a dubious start after a 1-0 loss to Huddersfield Town, its second straight loss to start the season.
Arsenal a good goal called offside and saw two reasonable penalty shouts ignored as they dropped a 1-0 decision to old nemesis Stoke City.
Manchester United continued their strong start to the season with a convincing 0-4 win over Swansea City in which Paul Pogba provided a goal and two assists.
Swansea City's home opener was one to forget as they ran up against a blossoming Manchester United attack and were beaten soundly, 0-4.
Slaven Bilic may be forced back into the transfer market after Winston Reid suffered what looked to be a serious calf injury when warming up at St Marys' on Saturday.
Hal Robson-Kanu was the hero and almost a goat as his goal provided the difference before he was sent off late.
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MEXICO CITY - Rescue workers dug through rubble Friday trying to find survivors from an explosion that tore through the headquarters of Mexican state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos on Thursday, killing at least 32.
Pemex, one of the world's biggest oil companies, said it did not know the cause of the blast but Mexican and international experts are investigating.
"I want to emphasize the complexity of the investigation. We can't explain something like this in a few hours," said Pemex Chief Executive Emilio Lozoya.
Mexican officials privately said there was no early indication of sabotage in the blast, which sent a giant fireball into the sky and partially destroyed an administrative building next to the oil firm's landmark skyscraper, which has 48 floors and towers over the city's central skyline.
Mexicans were shocked by the blast given that it took place at the headquarters of the country's biggest company, a symbol of Mexican nationalism. It also comes just months before President Enrique Pena Nieto is expected to propose changes that could end the company's monopoly on oil exploration, allowing private firms to partner with the state firm for the first time.
Analysts discounted the likelihood that the blast was an attack.
"Instead, the explosion is a reflection of Pemex's aging infrastructure and lacking safety protocols," Alejandro Schtulmann, an analyst with political consultancy Empra, wrote in a note to clients.
Pemex's headquarters lies in a dense neighborhood surrounded by hundreds of illegal street businesses, some of them owned by Pemex personnel, Mr. Schtulmann said. "Like most informal businesses in Mexico, many of these street shops rely on illegal connections to the local power grids as well as water and gas lines," he said.
Twenty of those killed were women who worked in the building in administrative jobs like payroll, Pemex officials said. Some 52 other people remained hospitalized Friday due to the explosion, which the company said hadn't affected its oil operations.
It was unclear how many people might still be trapped in a basement part of the building, which was partially collapsed. Hours after the blast, officials said there might be about 30 people left in the rubble, but then said that number couldn't be confirmed. The four floors most affected by the explosion normally had about 200 to 250 people working on them.
If investigations confirm an industrial accident, it will be an embarrassing blow to the firm. Just two hours before the blast at Pemex headquarters, the company touted its security record at a conference titled "First Congress for Security, Health and Environmental Protection" in the city of Merida in eastern Mexico.
"Operations Director Carlos Murrieta pointed out that we have reduced the occurrence of accidents in recent years," Pemex said on its Twitter page, adding that its accident rate was below international standards for similar companies.
Pemex has fairly rosy numbers in terms of onsite industrial accidents, but most of the people who have died over a number of decades in Pemex accidents have been contract workers or others killed by fuel leaks and gas explosions, and those victims are not counted as workers for the purposes of reporting industrial accident rates, said George Baker, who runs a Houston-based energy consulting firm.
In September of last year, a massive explosion at a Pemex natural-gas plant near the northern border city of Reynosa killed 30 workers and caused critical shortages of the fuel, causing the state-run electricity company Comision Federal de Electricidad to switch to more expensive fuels in order to free up some natural gas for industry.
Just before Christmas in 2010, a crude-oil pipeline ruptured near the central Mexican town of San Martin Texmelucan, killing 30 people and damaging dozens of homes.
"This latest blast shows the results of a systematic lack of oversight in contracts at Pemex that the company relies on for everything, including industrial security," said Alberto Islas, a security expert in Mexico City.
Mexico's lower house of Congress said this week it would put together a working group of lawmakers to investigate corruption within Pemex and the company's safety record.
Mexico's oil output has fallen to about 2.6 million barrels a day from a peak of 3.4 million in 2004, and experts say Mexico could cease to be a major oil exporter within the next six years.
Pemex was created in 1938 after Mexico nationalized its oil industry, a key moment in Mexican nationalism.
"This tells you that Pemex needs to change," said Mr. Islas.
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But the Golden Gate Highlands National Park is not just about grassland, it's one of South Africa's most spectacular mountain parks with striking red sandstone formations that rear up against blue skies and – what you've come for – over 175 species of birds.
You'll see plenty of antelope – eland, black wildebeest, blesbok, springbok, grey rhebok and mountain reedbuck – as well as Burchell's zebra and baboons. But it's the birds you've come to see, so have those binoculars and bird book ready.
Because of the altitude – you're 1 750m above sea level – look for raptors. Soaring above you you'll see buzzards, kestrels and Verreaux's eagles. If you're lucky, you might see a lanner falcon beside the road, feasting on a kill. The threatened Bearded vulture is a special tick – look out for big nests of sticks on high rock ledges. Local guides will point you in the right direction.
If you're a twitcher, start twitching the moment you enter the Golden Gate Highlands National Park because two threatened endemic species – the Yellow-breasted pipit and Southern bald ibis – are present. Other local birds with a limited distribution found here include the blue korhaan and the handsome Drakensberg rock-jumper.
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- "Too bad you can't ride the Screamer, because what would be better than riding a 100 year old rollercoaster made of wood?"
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Funland is an amusement park in the HD Universe rendition of Liberty City located in Firefly Beach in the Firefly Projects, south Broker. It is based on Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. Though Funland is not an interactive location, it can be visited in-game.
- Liberty Eye - a Ferris wheel that stands 150 feet tall. It is based on the Wonder Wheel.
- Parachute Jump - a ride that stands 190 feet tall. It is based on the Parachute Jump.
- Screamer - a 100-year-old wooden roller coaster that stands 85 feet tall. It is based on the Coney Island Cyclone. The ride is not functional and was apparently built by drunken Europeans.
- Minigolf Course - a minigolf course with small models of landmarks from past GTA games. These include the Los Santos Lighthouse; the Jefferson Towers in Los Santos; the World's Largest Cock in Las Payasadas, San Andreas; a farm windmill, also from San Andreas; and the Ocean View Hotel in Vice City.
- The Corpse Ride - based on Dante's Inferno and the movie The Corpse Bride.
- Go-Kart Track - a disused ride. In Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, it is used for a time trial race. A pistol spawns there in GTA IV. However, you can use it to race Airtugs in online free mode.
According to Michelle, the park is going to be rebuilt as a Las Venturas-style theme park, much like real life plans to renovate Coney Island.
During the last mission of The Ballad of Gay Tony, Luis Lopez kills Ray Bulgarin's entire private army here as well as destroys their heroin shipment they had stored.
- During Departure Time, you can set off the large spinning ride by the second van, by setting off an explosion by it or shooting it, but not during normal gameplay.
- During the same mission, if you do the same thing to the swinging ship, it will play its music for a few seconds. Some of the small games nearby will also make sounds when damaged.
- In The Ballad of Gay Tony multiplayer, Funland is an available location for Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch.
- In the game manual of GTA IV, there's a section for the Screamer and it says, "Too bad you can't ride the Screamer because what would be better than riding a 100 year-old rollercoaster made out of wood?" clearly pointing out its degradation.
- Although you technically cannot ride the Screamer, there are means of "riding" it with a car. The northern side of the coaster has a section that reaches the ground, and it has no railing, so the player can take a car and "ride" the Screamer.
- The name "Screamer" refers to a person who makes a lot of noise during sex.
- In one of the disused rides (see picture below), the background shows the Vinewood Sign (left), the Downtown Los Santos (centre), and a Shamal (right). This is very similar to some of the scenes in the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto V.
- Interestingly, the surroundings of the Vinewood Sign are more detailed than in GTA San Andreas rendition.
- When viewed from above, every hole in the miniature golf course resembles a penis.
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The race walk champion was expelled from the London Olympics after testing positive for doping on Monday.
"I was wrong. My career is finished," said Mr Schwazer, gold medal winner in Beijing in 2008. "I wanted to be stronger for these Olympics," added the 27-year-old athlete, who is due to give a press conference on Wednesday.
The Italian national Olympic committee removed him from the team and Gianni Petrucci, chairman, spoke of a "bitter day" for Italian sports. "This day has been now ruined by this terrible news that has shocked us. We cannot compromise: one medal down, yet greater cleanliness," said Mr Petrucci.
Mr Schwazer was not in London, where he was due to defend his title in the 50km race on Sunday. He failed the test for EPO, a blood booster, conducted by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
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SWINDON Town's trip to Colchester United, scheduled to take place tomorrow afternoon, has been postponed.
A waterlogged pitch at the Weston Homes Community Stadium put paid to any chances of the Robins resuming their League One campaign, meaning Town have now suffered consecutive postponements after the visit to Leyton Orient on Boxing Day was called off for the same reason.
A statement on Colchester's official website today read: "With the pitch waterlogged as of early Friday evening following substantial rainfall in the local area in the past week, and further significant rain expected during the course of Saturday, the game was called off by the official that came to visit the Weston Homes Community Stadium.
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To honor the film genius, we've rounded up some of the best stop-motion videos from the Internet, all of which carry on Ray's creative legacy. Incredible doesn't even begin to describe them, and they'll each leave you thinking, "How did they do that?" Click on for shorts about everything from talking shells to dancing books that will make you stop whatever else you're doing and hit play.


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DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: I've been more or less happily married for 22 years. A few months ago the former love of my life -- my four-year high-school love -- found me on Facebook and told me his wife had recently died. He didn't ask me to get together or even to start communicating with him, but I just launched into it, surprising even myself. If I wasn't married, I would have suggested we meet in the middle.
He's a good man who is going through intense loneliness and a private hell he doesn't share with his kids. He says they have their own pain to deal with. He tries to help them instead.
What this new window has shown me is how old and cold my relationship has grown over the years with my husband. My high-school sweetheart and I did not part because of problems, but because he went to the U.S. to go to university and was there for years, finally meeting and marrying the woman he had the children with. I pined for him for years after he left. I maintained contact with his folks for a few years here in Winnipeg to hear about him.
We have recently exchanged photos and he says I'm still the beautiful girl he remembers. Except for no hair on top, he's the same handsome guy I remember. This is quickly becoming an emotional obsession and he's flying in on business. He has asked to see me. I am going, out of curiosity. How can I minimize the damage? -- Married Woman, S. Winnipeg
Dear Married: You could take your husband with you to meet him, but you and I both know that's not going to happen, so here's how to do some damage control: Meet in a restaurant, instead of his hotel. You may not find him as compelling when you finally get together in person and fantasies give way to reality. In fact, you may be glad to leave the restaurant after hearing how much he loved his wife and still does.
In the meantime, your best bet is to look into the future. What would it do to your kids to leave your husband to comfort this old flame? Remember, this is the guy who didn't wait for you at university, or come back for you when your heart was breaking. He could have continued phone and letter contact, had you move there, then eventually married you. Winnipeg is his hometown and he probably came back for holidays. He chose not to see you at those times, drifted off, and in the end, married someone else. Now he's sad lonely and coming back to have another look because you launched into this renewed relationship.
Remember, your husband chose you as first prize. Now you're going to meet with a man who has sad eyes and is mourning his first prize.
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Tamoxifen (Nolvadex®)
Pronounced: ta-MOX-i-fen
Classification: Anti-estrogen
About Tamoxifen (Nolvadex®)
Tamoxifen works by blocking estrogen receptors in breast tissue. While estrogen may not actually cause breast cancer, it is necessary for the cancer to grow in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancers. With estrogen blocked, the cancer cells that feed off estrogen may not be able to survive.
How to Take Tamoxifen
Tamoxifen is available in tablet form to be taken orally (by mouth). It should be taken around the same time every day. This medication should be swallowed whole with a full glass of non-alcoholic liquid. Do not crush, chew or break the tablets. If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to your next scheduled dose do not double your dose, rather skip the missed dose and continue your regular schedule.
This medication can be affected by other medications. Make sure your care team and pharmacist are aware of all medications (over-the-counter and prescription) and supplements that you are taking.
Storage and Handling
Store this medication at room temperature in the original container. If you prefer to use a pillbox, discuss this with your oncology pharmacist. Ask your oncology team where to return any unused medication for disposal. Do not flush down the toilet or throw in the trash.
Where do I get this medication?
Tamoxifen is available through retail and mail order pharmacies. Your oncology team will give you a prescription, which you can fill at your local pharmacy.
Insurance Information
This medication may be covered under your prescription drug plan. Patient assistance may be available to qualifying individuals without prescription drug coverage. Co-pay cards, which reduce the patient co-pay responsibility for eligible commercially (non-government sponsored) insured patients, may be available. Your care team can help you find these resources, if they are available.
Possible Side Effects of Tamoxifen
There are a number of things you can do to manage the side effects of tamoxifen. Talk to your doctor or nurse about these recommendations. They can help you decide what will work best for you. These are some of the most common side effects:
Nausea and/or Vomiting
Talk to your doctor or nurse so they can prescribe medications to help you manage nausea and vomiting. In addition, dietary changes may help. Avoid things that may worsen the symptoms, such as heavy or greasy/fatty, spicy or acidic foods (lemons, tomatoes, oranges). Try antacids, (e.g. milk of magnesia, calcium tablets such as Tums), saltines, or ginger ale to lessen symptoms.
Call your doctor or nurse if you are unable to keep fluids down for more than 12 hours or if you feel lightheaded or dizzy at any time.
Menstrual Bleeding
Your periods may become irregular or stop all together. In some women, normal periods resume after completing tamoxifen therapy. However, women who are already post-menopausal at the time they start tamoxifen should report any vaginal bleeding to their oncologist, primary physician or gynecologist. You will need to be checked to determine why you are bleeding. Tamoxifen can stimulate the lining of the uterus to grow, which can result in uterine polyps, and rarely, in uterine cancer.
Endometrial Cancer
There is a very small of developing endometrial cancer while taking this medication. Healthcare professionals believe that the benefits of this medication outweigh this risk. Women should report any menstrual irregularities, vaginal bleeding, pelvic pressure/pain, or any vaginal discharge, as these may be symptoms of endometrial cancer. An endometrial biopsy should be done if any concerning symptoms occur.
Women on tamoxifen have an increased risk of developing cataracts. You should have a yearly eye exam by an ophthalmologist. Report any vision changes, cloudy or blurry vision, difficulty with night vision, sensitivity to light, fading or yellowing of colors, as these can be symptoms of cataracts.
Blood Clots
This medication increases the risk of developing a blood clot, which most frequently occurs in the calves, and can travel from there to the lungs. Blood clots can also cause a stroke. Women at higher risk for developing blood clots include those with a family history of blood clots, heavy smokers, those who have an inactive lifestyle, older women, and those with other predisposing medical problems. Women with any one of these risk factors may want to consider another therapy that does not have this side effect.
Being immobile increased the risk of a blood clot. You should stop taking this medication 3 days prior to and during any prolonged immobilization (hospitalization or bed rest). When traveling, be sure to get up and move around frequently to reduce the risk of a clot.
Signs of a blood clot in the leg may include any of the following: leg pain, warmth, swelling of one leg more than the other. Signs of a blood clot in the lung could include: fever, shortness of breath that comes on very quickly, racing heart, chest pain (that tends to be worse when you take a deep breath). Signs of a stroke include: numbness or weakness on one side of the body, trouble talking, confusion or mental status changes. If you have any of these signs or symptoms of blood clots, you will need to be seen immediately so that you can be treated. Blood thinners can be given. Call your doctor or nurse.
Hot Flashes
There are a few things you can do to help with hot flashes. Several medications have been shown to help with symptoms, including clonidine (a blood pressure medication), low doses of certain antidepressants (such as venlafaxine and Prozac), and gabapentin. Non-medical recommendations include:
- Keep well-hydrated with eight glasses of water daily.
- Drink ice water or apply an ice pack at the onset of a hot flash.
- Wear cotton or lightweight, breathable fabrics and dress in layers so you can adjust as needed.
- Exercise on a regular basis.
- Try practicing meditation or relaxation exercises to manage stress, which can be a trigger.
- Avoid triggers such as warm rooms, spicy foods, caffeinated beverages, and alcohol.
Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal dryness, itching, and related painful intercourse are one of the more common side effects of cancer therapy in women. Vaginal lubricants and moisturizers (longer lasting form of moisturizers) can help with these concerns. Talk to your healthcare team for more suggestions in managing this side effect.
Weakening of the Bones (Osteoporosis)
Premenopausal women who take hormone therapy for extended periods of time are at risk for bone thinning (osteoporosis). In post menopausal women, tamoxifen preserves bone strength. You may be advised to take calcium and vitamin D supplements to help prevent bone loss. Weight bearing exercise and a healthy diet rich in calcium and vitamin D can also help protect your bone health. You may have a bone density scan (DEXA scan) to assess your bone health. If your healthcare provider determines that you are at high risk of developing osteoporosis, they may recommend additional treatment with a type of medication called a bisphosphonate to help strengthen the bones.
Liver Toxicity
This medication can cause liver toxicity, which your healthcare provider may monitor for using blood tests called liver function tests. Notify your healthcare provider if you notice yellowing of the skin or eyes, your urine appears dark or brown or pain in your abdomen, as these can be signs of liver toxicity.
Radiation Recall
While rare, tamoxifen can lead to radiation recall. This is when a medication causes a skin reaction that looks like a sunburn (redness, swelling, soreness, peeling skin) in areas where radiation was previously given. Notify your oncology team if you notice this side effect. Treatment can include topical steroid ointments and a delay in your next chemotherapy dose.
Other Side Effects
Other reported side effects include:
- Muscle and joint aches. Acetaminophen may help with these side effects. Talk to your care provider if they become bothersome.
- Weight gain can occur and can be managed with dietary modifications and exercise.
- Constipation
- Hair thinning or loss
- Mood changes or depression. Please talk to your healthcare provider if you feel that you are troubled by these symptoms.
Bone Metastases
Patients with cancer that has spread to the bone may experience pain or discomfort at the tumor site after starting this medication, but this should decrease over time and should be managed with pain medication.
In addition, patients with bone metastases may develop hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood) and may require hospitalization to correct this. Symptoms of hypercalcemia include increased thirst and urination, nausea, constipation, muscle weakness, confusion or changes in mental status. Report any symptoms to your care provider.
Women may experience menopausal effects including hot flashes and vaginal dryness. The desire for sex may decrease during treatment.
Exposure of an unborn child to this medication could cause birth defects, so you should not become pregnant or father a child while on this medication. Effective birth control is necessary during treatment and for at least 2 months after treatment. Even if your menstrual cycle stops or you believe you are not producing sperm, you could still be fertile and conceive. You should not breastfeed while receiving this medication.


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Happy Labor Day, everyone! I just got back from book tour Montreal, which is in the midst of a BBQ frenzy. Smoked buttermilk pork meatballs (at the restaurant Boucan). Magnificent grilled 6 week aged rib steak. House smoked sturgeon and gravlax. I'll tell you more in a future blog.
In the meanwhile, I want to wish everyone a happy Labor Day. We did a warm-up yesterday with jalapeno planked camembert cheese and spit roasted Korean leg of lamb.
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Generic Name: galantamine (ga-LAN-ta-meen)
Brand Name: Razadyne
Razadyne is used for:
Treating mild to moderate dementia (eg, impairment of memory or judgment, abstract thinking, changes in personality) in patients with Alzheimer disease.
Razadyne is a cholinesterase inhibitor. It works by increasing the amount of a certain substance (acetylcholine) in the brain, which may help reduce symptoms of dementia in patients with Alzheimer disease.
Do NOT use Razadyne if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Razadyne
- you have severe liver or kidney problems
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Razadyne:
Some medical conditions may interact with Razadyne. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have a history of liver or kidney problems, heart problems (eg, slow or irregular heartbeat, sick sinus syndrome), unexplained fainting episodes, stomach or bowel problems (eg, ulcer, blockage), lung or breathing problems (eg, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD]), urinary blockage or trouble urinating, or seizures (eg, epilepsy)
- if you have dementia or other decreased mental ability that is not caused by Alzheimer disease
- if you will be having surgery or will be receiving anesthesia
- if you take any medicine that may slow your heartbeat (eg, digoxin, diltiazem, verapamil). Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure if any of your medicines may slow your heartbeat
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Razadyne. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen) because the risk of stomach or bowel bleeding may be increased
- Cholinergic agents (eg, bethanechol), cholinesterase inhibitors (eg, donepezil), ketoconazole, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, paroxetine) because they may increase the risk of Razadyne's side effects
- Anticholinergics (eg, scopolamine) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Razadyne
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Razadyne may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Razadyne:
Use Razadyne as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Razadyne by mouth with the morning and evening meals, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
- Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Razadyne is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.
- Take Razadyne on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it.
- Taking Razadyne at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
- Continue to take Razadyne even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
- If you miss a dose of Razadyne, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. Contact your doctor if you miss several doses of Razadyne. Your doctor may need to restart your medicine at a lower dose to avoid side effects.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Razadyne.
Important safety information:
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Razadyne before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- Razadyne may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or fainting. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Razadyne with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Do not take more than the recommended dose without checking with your doctor.
- When you begin taking Razadyne, your doctor will increase your dose slowly over several months. This may help to decrease the risk of certain side effects (eg, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea). Carefully follow the dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor.
- A severe skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis) may happen. It can cause serious health problems that may not go away, and sometimes death. Get medical help right away if you have signs like red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin (with or without fever); red or irritated eyes; or sores in your mouth, throat, nose, or eyes.
- Use Razadyne with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- Razadyne should not be used in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Razadyne while you are pregnant. It is not known if this medicine is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Razadyne, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Razadyne:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Diarrhea; dizziness; headache; indigestion; loss of appetite; mild stomach pain or upset; nausea; tiredness; trouble sleeping; vomiting; weight loss.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing or swallowing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody, black, or tarry stools; burning, numbness, or tingling; chest pain; confusion; decreased, difficult, or painful urination; fainting; fever; hallucinations; mental or mood changes (eg, anxiety, depression); new or worsening breathing problems (eg, shortness of breath); one-sided weakness; seizures; severe or persistent diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, or vomiting; severe or persistent dizziness, tiredness, or weakness; slow or irregular heartbeat; speech problems; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; tremor; vision problems; vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.Proper storage of Razadyne:
Store Razadyne at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Razadyne out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Razadyne, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Razadyne is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take Razadyne or any other medicine. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for you. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about Razadyne. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to Razadyne. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using Razadyne.
Disclaimer: This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for you. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. You must talk with your healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine.
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Wow Reds are coming up great this offseason, not with just the pitching additions but the rest of the division falling apart. Which move is the single biggest?
1) St Louis losing Albert Pujols
2) St Louis losing Tony LaRussa AND Dave Duncan
3) Milwaukee losing Prince Fielder
4) Milwaukee losing Ryan Braun for a significant chunk of games
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West Ox Complex
Project Overview
The West Ox Complex is a partnership among Fairfax County, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. The complex encompasses approximately 130 acres in the Springfield District of Fairfax County at the intersection of West Ox Road and the Fairfax County Parkway. The West Ox project is a multipurpose, multiagency complex including:
McConnell Public Safety and Transportation
Operations Center
Department of Transportation's Northern Virginia Regional
Operations, Area 04 Clifton Area Maintenance Headquarters and
State Forces Construction for the Fairfax area.
- Virginia State PoliceDivision 7 call-takers and dispatchers.
The West Ox Complex will provide critical infrastructure to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of both public safety and transportation services in the county and Northern Virginia.
Price Tag
Phase one at the West Ox complex will be the McConnell Public Safety and Transportation Operations Center and is estimated to cost $122.5 million. That figure includes $102.5 million for the county function and $20 million for the Virginia State Police and VDOT functions.
In November of 2002, voters approved a bond referendum that included $29 million towards replacement of the county's aging Emergency Communications Center. Additional funding for the facility has been allocated from general county funds.
McConnell Public Safety and Transportation Operations Center Information
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News Headlines
- McConnell PSTOC and Bus Operations Center Ribbon-Cutting Held Oct. 10 (Oct. 10, 2008)
- West Ox Complex Site Work Nears Completion; Construction Begins for PSTOC (Sept. 28, 2006)
- Groundbreaking Held for West Ox Complex (Nov. 21, 2005)
Who's Involved
Fairfax County
- Department of Public Safety Communications (9-1-1 call center)
- Office of Emergency Management and Emergency Operations Center
- Police Department -- forensics facility
- Fairfax Connector bus maintenance facility
Department of Transportation
- Northern Virginia Regional Operation
- Area 04 Clifton Area Maintenance Headquarters
- State Forces Construction for the Fairfax area
Virginia State
- Division 7 call-takers and dispatchers
Washington Metropolitan
Area Transit Authority
- WMATA Bus operations facility