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- Breakfast is included in Kathmandu only. Please allow £25 - £30 per day for other meals and hot drinks on trek and in Kathmandu. We do not include food on trek allowing you to choose what you want to eat and when. The menus in the teahouses are varied, ranging from traditional Nepalese dhal bhat to pizza and apple pie. Please note imported food and drink in the Everest region is very expensive.
- Breakfast is included throughout the trip. On trek the breakfast will be a set menu usually consisting of porridge and toast. Any additional items that are not included in the set menu should be ordered and paid for separately. Please allow £25 - £35 per day for other meals and drinks on trek and in Kathmandu. We do not include lunch and dinner on trek allowing you to choose what you want to eat and when. The menus in the lodges are varied, ranging from traditional Nepalese dhal bhat to pizza and apple pie. Please note that if you buy imported food and drink whilst on trek you will spend more than the above amount as both are very expensive in the Everest region.
- Adult Group
- Accom: hotel/lodge
- Trek: point-to-point
- Guided Group
- Trek: summits
- Walking & Trekking
Start Kathmandu.
The tour starts at our hotel in Kathmandu this afternoon. There will be a full trek briefing this evening.
Fly to Lukla (2800m). Head northwards up the valley of the Dudh Kosi; trek to the small settlement of Phakding.
We fly to the mountain airstrip of Lukla (2800m), and set off on the first short leg of our trek, heading northwards up the valley of the Dudh Kosi (or 'Milk River'). We descend from the small plateau down into the forested valley. The trail crosses several tributary streams and we have some tantalising views before reaching the small settlement of Phakding (2652m), where we will spend our first night.
Follow the Dudh Kosi and ascend to Namche Bazaar.
We follow the Dudh Kosi north. Heading out of Phakding, we first cross to the west bank, climbing high above the river and walk through magnificent forests of rhododendron, giant fir and magnolia trees. After Jorsale (2800m) the trail climbs over a spur and alongside a dripping moss-grown cliff, to cross the Bhote Kosi, and start the steep climb to Namche Bazaar. About 300m up this ascent we should have our first glimpse of the summit of Everest appearing behind the great ridge of Nuptse-Lhotse. Another 300m of climbing brings us to Namche Bazaar, administrative centre of the Khumbu region, headquarters for the Mount Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park, a prosperous Sherpa village and an important trading centre.
Explore the Sherpa villages around Namche Bazaar – acclimatisation walk to Thamo.
We spend today acclimatising to the altitude. Today we trek to Thamo, a quiet side valley on the way to Tibet. We may well see Tibetan traders with their herds of yak bringing goods from Tibet to trade in Namche. There is also time to visit the Everest National Park Museum and a Sherpa Cultural Centre. From the museum on a clear day we can see Everest in the distance just visible behind the great bulk of Nuptse.
Acclimatisation walk to Kunde and Khumjung, descend to Kyanjuma.
We climb steeply out of Namche to the Everest View Hotel. This spectacularly situated hotel has wonderful views of Everest and Ama Dablam and is an ideal place for a tea break. Continuing we trek to the villages of Kunde and Khumjung set below Khumbila, the rocky peak sacred to all Sherpas. In Kunde we can visit the Edmund Hillary hospital, and in Khumjung we can see the Edmund Hillary School. There should also be time to visit Khumjung monastery, where for a small donation we will be shown the only Yeti skull in the world! Descending to the main trail we spend the night at Kyanjuma.
Cross the Mong La into the Gokyo Valley and trek to Dole.
At Kyanjuma we turn off the main trail and begin climbing to the Mong La, marked by a chorten on the top of a ridge at 3972m. This ridge descends from Khumbila, the abode of the patron god of all sherpas. From the ridge, the trail descends in a series of switchbacks towards the Dudh Kosi. At Phortse Tenga the trail starts to climb steeply out of the valley and we enter the rhododendron forests, which give way to juniper and conifers higher up the valley. We pass through many kharkas, summer settlements used by the Sherpas to graze their yaks, before coming to Dole (4040m) where we have magnificent views of Khumbila and Tawoche.
Continue to Machhermo.
A short walk today. From Dole the trail is steep in places as it passes through Lhabarma and Luza along the side of the valley, high above the river through scrub junipers until we cross the sandy spurs to Machhermo (4410m). It was here in 1974 that a yeti was reported to have attacked a sherpa and killed three yaks! We should get to Machhermo by lunchtime and in the afternoon there is time for an acclimatisation walk up onto the ridge behind the lodge for amazing views of Tramserku.
Trek to Gokyo Lake, a small settlement of lodges on the shores of a blue lake. In the afternoon, optional walk up the hill behind camp for incredible views of the Ngozumpo Glacier.
We begin today by climbing a ridge for an excellent view down the valley to Kangtaiga and also up towards Cho Oyu (8153m). The valley now widens as the trail passes through Pangkha then descends to the riverbank before beginning the steep climb onto the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpo Glacier. We pass the first of the lakes at Gokyo where a family of Brahminy ducks reside and then follow the level trail to the summerhouses and walled meadows of Gokyo at 4750m. Gokyo is a small settlement of lodges on the shores of a blue lake. In the afternoon we can walk up the hill behind camp for incredible views of the Ngozumpo Glacier.
Climb Gokyo Ri (5360m); afternoon trek to Dragnag.
A very early start this morning for the ascent of Gokyo Ri (5360m), a small peak above Gokyo village. As we climb the views become even more fantastic and from the top we can see four of the seven highest peaks in the Nepal Himalaya: Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu. Stretching out for miles below us is the longest glacier in Nepal - the Ngozumpo glacier, which tumbles down from the slopes of Cho Oyu. One of the best all round views in Nepal, the climb is well worth the effort. We return to Gokyo for lunch. Mid afternoon we retrace our steps to the second lake and climb to the crest of the moraine overlooking the Ngozumpo glacier. The route across the glacier is well marked with cairns and takes us to the eastern side of the Gokyo Valley. We stay tonight at Tangnak (4700m) at the foot of the Cho La Pass.
Cross the Cho La (5420m) and enter the main Khumbu Valley; trek to Dzongla.
An early start for the very long day across the Cho La (5,420m). We climb up from Tangnak for about 90 minutes to a col. Ahead we can see the Cho La in the distance. We descend to a large boulder field, where we rest before tackling the final part of the climb to the pass. The last two hours are very steep and rocky and involve some scrambling as we zig zag up to the top. The upper part of the route can be covered in snow and ice, particularly after November and in spring. Finally we reach the glaciated top, from where there are excellent views including an unusual aspect of Ama Dablam. We need to take care on the descent as it's steep and involves the crossing of a small glacier (usually snow covered) which is fairly straightforward. After a scramble down onto the glacier we follow a trail across the snow and down a rocky gully to the pastures below. The trail becomes more defined as we approach Dzongla (4,830m), where we stay tonight.
Continue the ascent to Lobuje.
An easier day ahead as leaving Dzongla we begin with a continuation of our descent. A short ascent brings us to the foot of Awi Peak, which we contour round on a wonderful high trail with great views of Chalotse and Tawoche across the valley. We finally descend to join the main trail again just below Lobuje. We spend the night at Lobuje (4,930m). The sunset on Nuptse from the ridge across from the lodge is not to be missed.
A long day to visit Everest Base Camp. Stay overnight at Gorak Shep.
We are now surrounded by giant Himalayan peaks; Everest, Nuptse, Lingtren, Khumbutse and Pumori tower above us. Today is long and hard as we visit Everest Base Camp. The trail from Lobuje climbs steadily by the side of the Khumbu Glacier, and after crossing glacier rubble we arrive at Gorak Shep (5180m), a summer yak-herder settlement situated at the foot of Kala Pattar. After a short break and snack we set off for Base Camp. The trail heads along the crest of the moraine at first and then drops onto the Khumbu Glacier itself, where we get magnificent close-up views of the great Khumbu Icefall as it tumbles down from Everest. In the spring season we will see expedition teams as they prepare for an ascent. We retrace our steps to Gorak Shep for the night.
Climb Kala Pattar (5,545m) for classic views of Everest. Descend to Pheriche.
Another long day as we ascend the small peak of Kala Pattar ('black rock') at 5,545m. It is a steep two-hour climb to the summit, but the effort is well worth it, as we appreciate the most magnificent view of the Khumbu glacier and above all a close-up sight of the world's highest mountain which the Nepalese call Sagarmatha - Head of the Waters and the Sherpas Chomolungma - Mother of the World. We return to Gorak Shep and descend past Lobuje to Pheriche (4,243m). Please note the exact order in which we trek up Kala Pattar and visit Everest Base Camp will depend on the weather and how the group is acclimatising. Both days are long and hard due to the high altitude.
Trek to Thyangboche and visit the famous monastery.
We descend the Pheriche Valley with spectacular views of Ama Dablam. We join the main Imja Khola Valley, which we follow down to Pangboche with superb views looking back to the great ridge of Lhotse-Nuptse. Pangboche, at 3,985m is the highest permanent settlement on the approach to Everest. Dropping down to the rushing Imja Khola we then walk through rhododendron forests to Thyangboche at 3,867m. From here we have a fantastic panorama of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. We stay here for the night and we can visit the famous monastery and if the weather is clear we can enjoy the fantastic sunset and sunrise.
Trek back to Monzo via Kyanjuma and Namche.
We descend through the forest to the river at Phunki Tenga. Crossing a bridge we then climb up to Kyanjuma with great views of Ama Dablam. From here an easy trail contours round the hillsides back to Namche Bazaar, from where we descend to the river and retrace our steps to Monzo (2,815m).
Return to Lukla.
We retrace our steps southwards with a final climb to the airstrip at Lukla.
Fly to Kathmandu.
We fly back to Kathmandu and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Free day in Kathmandu.
Today is free for sightseeing in Kathmandu (it is also a spare day to allow for any delays in the flights to or from Lukla). You may wish to visit Durbar Square in the heart of the old city where the old Royal Palace, with its intricate woodcarving is located. Outside is Kumari Chowk, home of the Kumari, the young girl who is revered as a living goddess. The whole area is a maze of temples and images. Leading away from the square in all directions are narrow alleys, full of the most amazing variety of shops and stalls. Alternatively you may wish to visit the monkey temple at Swayambunath, one of the largest Buddhist Stupas in the world at Bodnath, or the most important Hindu temple in the valley at Pashupatinath. We offer a full range of sightseeing tours, which can be booked and paid for locally. Please see the Optional Excursions section or the Exodus notice board in the hotel in Kathmandu.
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Trip ends after breakfast.


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Residents along the fishing communities in the Central Region are living in fear of the Ebola scourge following the arrival in droves of fishermen returning home from their expedition in Liberia.
With Liberia profiled as one of the Ebola infected countries in West Africa, the arrival of these fishermen is causing panic in the various communities there.
Joy News has learnt that these returnee fishermen have not been screened, a situation that has left residents in Senya Bereku, Awutu, Winneba, Gomoa Fete, Nyanyano, Edina, Komenda, Saltpand deeply worried.
Only yesterday an inter-ministerial taskforce outlined comprehensive measures to prevent an outbreak of the virus in the country.
As part of those measures, travellers entering the country from the various border posts would be screened thoroughly.
A ban of flights from countries afflicted with the virus also remains an option.
It appears however that the members of the taskforce have not averted their minds to the potential threat of returnee fishermen along the coast.
Joy News' Central Region correspondent Richard Kojo Nyarko reports opinion leaders in the Central Region are worried about the lack of screening for those fishermen who are returning from Liberia.
One Opinion leader, Nana Kojo Mbia, is reported to have informed the chief fisherman in the region to inform those fishermen in Liberia not to return to Ghana, at least for now.
Kojo Nyarko said the many health posts in the communities are ill-prepared to fight the scourge if it breaks out.
He further stated that some three people who arrived by air from Liberia for a funeral in the region are yet to be screened for the Ebola Virus.
Ebola has claimed over 700 lives across the West African sub-region with Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Guinea all recording its cases.
The disease has about 90% fatality rate and is transmitted by direct contact with the blood, body fluids and tissues of infected animals or people.
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I got my Steepster Select shipment and this was a pleasant treat in my box. When I opened the bag, I was surprised how sweet and floral the tea smelled. I brewed per instruction of the Steepster package (2 minutes, 180 degrees) and it came out great. The tea is very mild, slightly sweet and has a very sweet, floral smell from it. It's very easy to drink and I can't wait to see how many steepings I can do with this tea.
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Things weren't always so good for Marvel Studios. Several years before they were making big budget blockbusters, they were reduced to cranking out television films for the Fox Network. A fair effort went into bringing Nick Fury, the famed S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, to life, but even so it never truly does justice to the legendary character.
In the movie, Nick Fury (David Hasselhoff) returns to S.H.I.E.L.D. after a five-year retirement to stop the menace of Viper (Sandra Hess), the evil daughter of Hydra leader Baron Von Strucker, who is plotting to release a deadly virus that will wipe out the population of Manhattan. Fury must lead his team of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents to stop her and prevent the wholesale slaughter of millions of innocent people.
The most notable thing about "Nick Fury" is that it is an early work by David S. Goyer ("Blade" and "Blade 2"), who produces a well-written and fairly imaginative script by providing plenty of dramatic tension while still remaining respectful of Fury's comic book origins. While the character development may frequently be weak, overall it shows the great promise of someone who would go on to write much better films. Director Rod Hardy knows the importance of keeping things moving at a relatively brisk pace and does his best to hide the some of the film's glaring faults with some nice visual touches. James Bartle's cinematography is also well done, and frequently makes "Nick Fury" look at lot better than it should.
But a cast that doesn't seem up to doing a low-budget TV film undermines all this. As Nick Fury, David Hasselhoff is simply horrifying as S.H.I.E.L.D.'s premier agent. He seems like he was cast simply because the producers wanted a recognizable name to headline the credits. His performance is entertaining, although probably not in the way he intended. The cigar-chomping actor looks like he's trying to channel the spirit of Snake Plissken rather than Nick Fury.
The rest of the cast doesn't do much better, but you really can't blame them for under performing. With Hasselhoff going on as he does, the cast haven't much incentive to achieve more than serviceable performances. If your lead is going over the top, what's the point in following him? Sandra Hess is fairly good as uber-villainess Viper and has a commanding presence when onscreen. But even she seems to eventually despair after coming to terms with what she has to work with.
The ending hints at further adventures, but mercifully they never materialized. Just as well, since this uneven production works best as a stand-alone movie instead of a pilot for a television series. The movie's good directing and writing are undercut by poor performances, making you wonder how this would have turned out if they'd bothered to get the right cast. As it is, "Nick Fury" is good for comic book fans that've been yearning to see their hero in flesh and blood, and need something to tide them over until a better film comes along.
Rod Hardy (director) / David S. Goyer (screenplay)
CAST: David Hasselhoff …. Nick Fury
Lisa Rinna …. Val
Sandra Hess …. Viper


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Prophecy and prophets reveal God. Prophecy is the word and voice of God. More than half of the Bible is prophecy but many men, even those who call themselves Christians, choose to ignore it. They do not study prophecy (the Books of prophets), heed to the voice of prophets they have today or even know prophecies. There are even denominations of Christians who totally ignore prophecy and the Books of Prophets in the Bible.
Consequences of ignoring prophecy and prophets
There are consequences of ignoring prophecy and prophets. God holds us accountable for our ignorance and not knowing prophecy, the same way Jesus held the Jews accountable for ignoring Daniel's prophecy in the seventy weeks of Daniel.
The coming of Jesus has Messiah the Prince had been prophesied years ago by Daniel even giving the exact date. In the fulfilled weeks of Daniel 70 weeks, you have seen that the coming of Jesus was exactly prophesied.
As prophesied, on April 6th 32 AD, Jesus came in Jerusalem riding on a donkey to shouts of 'Hosanna'. Jesus wept as He was coming into the city because the people shouted but they did not know that it was their day (Day of salvation). They shouted because of the works He had done not because of what He was entering Jerusalem to do. They did not know Bible prophecy and because of their ignorance, Jesus held them accountable.
Lk 19:41-44: And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, Saying, If you had known, even thou, at least in this your day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from your eyes. For the days shall come upon you, that your enemies shall cast a trench about you, and compass you round, and keep you in on every side. And shall lay you even with the ground, and thy children within you; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because you knew not the time of you visitation.
When Jesus had ascended to heaven, the Romans came down, destroyed Jerusalem, wiped out the temple and the Jews were scattered all over the world. Israel ceased to be a nation. Jesus prophecy to them, holding them accountable, was fulfilled to the dot.
Many men have chosen to ignore and not know Bible prophecy and prophecies given by God's appointed prophets today. As there were prophets in early times, prophets like Moses, Elijah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Jonah and many more, even today we have God's appointed prophets. They speak the voice of God and give God's message to the people and ignoring them is ignoring God. Also, ignoring the Books of Prophets in the Bible is ignoring God.
Many men, even Christians, do not know past, present or future prophecies as found in the bible or prophesied by today's prophets. So funny that some Christians read all other Bible Books of the Bible and ignore the Books of Prophets. How then will you know the times and seasons, get direction and hear the voice of God? As Jesus held the Jews accountable, He will hold you accountable for ignorance and not knowing prophecies.
Know and never ignore prophecies. It is God's voice to you and me.
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John Muir Wilderness > Spanish Mountain > Climber's Log
Spanish Mountain Climber's Log
[ Sign the Climber's Log ]
|backpacking trip
Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2017
|a SPS trip. also bagged Tehipite Dome next day.
|Posted Sep 26, 2017 7:55 pm
Date Climbed: Jun 12, 2015
|The good; the trail was mostly shady on an otherwise uncomfortably warm day. The bad; not much to see until near the summit which made up for all the trees on the way up.
|Posted Jun 13, 2015 11:35 pm
|Spanish OHV Trail
Date Climbed: May 25, 2015
|I'd hoped to drive the OHV trail, but the gate was closed with a sign saying it was open July 1 to Nov 1. Not that my Ford Explorer would have made it far -- even if the downed trees from the previous winter had been removed, there were big rocks and tricky spots. I hiked the whole thing -- GPS said it was 7.6 miles with 3,660' gain, plus 190' on the return.
|Posted May 25, 2015 10:54 pm
|Fun Day Trip
Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2013
|Nice day hike from Crown Point trailhead. A lot of cowpies on the trail.
|Posted Sep 23, 2013 3:50 pm
|Bob Burd
|Rancheria TH
Date Climbed: Sep 7, 2007
|Fun hike with friend Steve, until I got something in my eye that became downright debilitating. Trip Report
|Posted Jan 5, 2011 12:03 am
|From Geraldine Lakes
Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2009
|Took the standard trail (sort of) up early Sunday morning while the Gookin brothers slept. Good warm up for an amazing climb on the Obelisk later that day.
|Posted May 18, 2010 5:45 pm
|Wishon Trail
Date Climbed: Jul 18, 1987
|Hiked from Wishon Reservoir, climbed Spanish Mountain and camped on the ridge. The next day we descended into Tehipite Valley and hiked, climbed, swam and fished for 10 days. Incredible wilderness!
|Posted Apr 28, 2010 9:40 am
|Rancheria Trailhead
Date Climbed: Oct 24, 2009
|Second day of a two day outing to Tehipite Dome and Spanish Mtn. Climbed up the northeast slopes directly from Upper Geraldine Lake- needed to pick my way around near the top due to the snow. Didn't see or hear anyone else the whole trip.
|Posted Apr 27, 2010 2:23 pm


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New Widget Tallies Funding for California Propositions
It automatically updates with latest funding information for each proposition.
Just how much money is streaming into congressional campaigns and certain ballot measures across the county? Maplight, the nonprofit, nonpartisan group that tracks those dollars, is on the case. It's funded by individuals and foundations, and if you're interested in the influence of money on politics, you'll love this site.
Maplight has created a new widget just for California. It automatically updates funding totals and top funders for each of the 11 propositions on the November ballot. For example, the California Teachers Association is the top funder of Proposition 32 which — described officially — "prohibits unions from using payroll-deducted funds for political purposes." To date, the CTA has ponied up $16.4 million of the $37.6 million total raised to defeat the measure.
Meanwhile, Monsanto is the top funder of Proposition 37. That's the ballot measure which requires labeling of foods with genetically-modified ingredients. Monsanto has given $7.1 million of $32.5 million raised in total.
The widget is embedded below. It's cycling through all the props, and you can click on any of the props to get full details on all funders and money raised. You can also embed it yourself and select specific props you want to follow.


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Ok, here goes. If someone else can dive in and just do it so can I. I am fairly new to QB. I don't like change either and face it lots of things are changin and are gonna keep on a changin and at least us older ones know how to roll with change and can live.
I read your post about buying the quilting fabric and I guess it touched something in me about my granny. She was a quilter and God bless her that is how she made a living and got her family through as the years progressed. I wasn't blessed to have her teach me how to quilt but my Momma taught me how to sew so I am gonna learn how to quilt.
You will do fine. You have a wonderful teacher in Penny. Good luck to you on the next leg of your journey. God bless you all.
Up! I hear ya too! Have fun finding your way around, as I am. I do think I like the blog feature for sure, still deciding on the rest of it...
I heard ya! I am here... well, here is Norway, but here is also cyberspace too, right? Anyway, Glad to see you are one of the valuable friends who is willing to stick it out and learn something new.
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I'm surprised an accountant would have an issue with Colangelo seeing as how the franchise has been more profitable under his guide than at any other time in its history.When Larry Tanenbaum, the Raptors' chairman, offered a public endorsement of GM Bryan Colangelo in London last week, it raised an obvious question.
If Tanenbaum and his fellow directors support Colangelo — "Bryan has a plan and we back his plan as a board," Tanenbaum said — why has Colangelo's contract, which expires June 30, not been extended?
It's because there remains at least one anti-Colangelo voice among the power brokers. That voice, multiple club sources confirm, belongs to Glen Silvestri, a representative of the organization's majority owner, the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. Since the board has seven seats, three of which belong to Teachers', and since another one of its members, CEO Richard Peddie, is essentially duty-bound to the majority owner, Colangelo isn't likely to ink a new contract unless Silvestri comes around.
What, exactly, is behind Silvestri's opposition to Colangelo's continued presence in Toronto? That's difficult to say since Silvestri, a chartered accountant who manages billions of dollars worth of the pension plan's funds, referred all questions to Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, which owns the Raptors and Maple Leafs, among many things.
Peddie, the MLSE CEO, refused comment on board matters. As for the status of Colangelo's contract? Said Peddie: "There's nothing to report."
That kind of silence has been typical of the pension plan's representatives, and it leaves those who care to parse hearsay. Sources say Silvestri, who took a seat on the board last year, has emerged as an atypically opinionated presence around the Air Canada Centre. Along with criticizing Colangelo's record as GM, Silvestri, one league source said, has also been heard to deride Colangelo's career as the product of nepotism. Colangelo's father, Jerry, was owner of the Phoenix Suns when Bryan became that franchise's general manager in 1995.
Bryan Colangelo, who was GM in Phoenix for 11 years before he succeeded Rob Babcock in Toronto in February 2006, has had success outside his father's shadow. He was named the NBA's executive of the year in Toronto in 2007 for inheriting a 27-win team and turning them into the 47-win champions of the Atlantic Division.
He has made plenty of missteps in the wake of that triumph, to be sure. The Jermaine O'Neal deal, which insiders pin on Colangelo's wish to assuage then-coach Sam Mitchell's constant harping for more defence and rebounding, was a miss. Ditto Hedo Turkoglu. And Colangelo's call-out of Chris Bosh, in the wake of Bosh's exit to Miami last summer, raised eyebrows among those concerned about the team's ability to land and retain free agents.
Still, the club, depending on the result of negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement between NBA owners and players, is expected to have salary-cap flexibility in the off-season. It will also have one of the top few picks in the June draft.
Meanwhile, Colangelo's most recent two draft picks, DeMar DeRozan and Ed Davis, both age 21, have shown promise and improvement. A turnaround, with some deft maneuvering and some luck, is neither guaranteed nor impossible to foresee.
Some insiders downplay the conflict between Colangelo and Silvestri, and certainly there are many other factors that could be influencing the Teachers' reluctance to re-up Colangelo. Peddie, who has announced he'll retire at the conclusion of 2011, is expected to welcome his replacement in the coming months. A headhunting firm is currently conducting a worldwide search for that person; Peddie said the field will be pared to a shortlist in the near future.
While Tom Anselmi, MLSE's current chief operating officer, remains the in-house front-runner to get the gig, giving Colangelo a multi-year extension on the cusp of a new CEO's arrival — especially since the date of that arrival is unclear — might not be seen as wise.
It's also unknown how much longer the pension plan, which owns 66 per cent of privately held MLSE, will be the majority shareholder. The Star reported in December that Rogers has kicked the tires on the Teachers' stake, which has been estimated to be worth about $1.3 billion, and other suitors are expected to emerge. The real prospect of an NBA lockout doesn't clarify anyone's view of how Toronto's basketball operation will look after this season.
As one source said: "Confusion reigns."
And so Colangelo waits. Is it possible the GM could make the Raptors' first-round pick in the draft on June 23, a week before his contract expires, without a new contract? Multiple team sources said it is. Colangelo declined comment on matters pertaining to his contract.
What will come of all this? If the club is seriously considering replacing Colangelo, it'd be a good time to strike up a search. The corporation's protocols demand that Peddie would be in charge of such a search; multiple sources have said there isn't one under way.
Even if Colangelo is ousted in short order — indeed, pre-draft workouts begin a little more than a month from now — the NBA draft, a crucial one for a rebuilding club, is a little more than three months away. Given that it's not just Colangelo standing on the precipice — much of the basketball staff, including head coach Jay Triano and various assistants, not to mention assistant GM Maurizio Gherardini, are on expiring deals — these are anxious days in Raptorland.
Tanenbaum, for his part, is said to see Colangelo as the club's best hope to lead a quick recovery, but the chairman's 20.5 per cent ownership stake doesn't let him decide (TD Capital owns the other 13.5 per cent). Peddie has long voiced his public faith in Colangelo, but Peddie has always been a loyal servant to the pension plan.
That Colangelo wants to stay is beyond question; he and his family are entrenched in Toronto. Whether they'll be here come the fall is anyone's guess.
Check that: Silvestri's guess would be better than anyone's.
The paying customers await his take. History suggests they may wait forever.
Further proof that MLSE are idiots. Nevermind if you are pro or anti Colangelo. The reality is stability is needed for a rebuiding franchise and it does not sound like things are stable at the top. As much as I hate Rogers, I'd much rather have them majority owners of the Raptors than the current ownership structure.
Given BC's publicly stated desire to stay in TOR, it would appear there are two options in this situation:
1) BC is not renewed with a situation similar to Kevin Pritchard in the works,
2) Negotiation tactic to get a shorter &/or cheaper contract.
*EDIT* This could also have something to do with the lock out and the feeling by MLSE there is very little point in getting a contract when there will be no NBA business on going.


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Febrile seizures are benign but so terrifying for parents that they may subsequently view their affected children as "vulnerable." Children viewed as vulnerable may be brought to medical attention more frequently. We examined subsequent hospitalizations and physician visits during a 6- to 7½-year period for a group of children who had participated in a case-control study of initial febrile seizures.
Individual data from a regional cohort of 75 children with a first febrile seizure and 150 febrile and 150 afebrile controls were linked to 2 comprehensive provincial health services databases—a hospital admissions/separations database and a physician services database.
Linkage was achieved for 98% of the study cohort, with heath care utilization data for 6 to 7½ years available for 96%. Children with febrile seizures had nearly identical rates of subsequent hospitalization compared with age-matched controls (χ2 test, P=.88). An excess of day-surgery visits for primarily otolaryngologic procedures was seen for the febrile seizure patients 0 to 12 months after their initial febrile seizure (χ2 test, P<.001). During the next 6 to 7½ years, the febrile seizure patients had nearly identical rates of physician visits (χ2 test, P=.15); however, they had more visits to otolaryngologists in the first 3 to 9 months after the febrile seizure (χ2 test, P<.001), but fewer visits to pediatricians during the next 1 to 4 years (χ2 test, P<.001).
Children with febrile seizures have nearly identical rates of hospital and physician services utilization compared with controls. This supports the hypothesis that febrile seizures are benign, and that parents recover from their initial anxiety and do not consider their children vulnerable to additional illness in the years that follow.
FEBRILE SEIZURES are extremely frightening for parents. Most think that their child is dying during the seizure,1- 3 although the epidemiological facts about febrile seizures are very reassuring. Death caused by a febrile seizure has not been reported and must be exceedingly rare, since 3% to 4% of all children will have at least 1 febrile seizure.4 Similarly, the risk of epilepsy is low (2%-4%)5 despite the risk of recurrent febrile seizures in 30% to 40% of children who have a first one.4,6 The intelligence and behavior of children with febrile seizures is convincingly the same as their unaffected siblings at ages 7 and 10 years.7,8 However, it is unclear if parents are adequately reassured by these facts.
The median age of onset for a first febrile seizure is 18 to 22 months,5,9 with almost all recurrences occurring within 24 months6 or up to age 5 years.10 Because children with initial febrile seizures have been shown to have approximately 1.8 fevers per year in a 2-year follow-up,11 there are ample opportunities for parents to relive their fear of their child's death. There is a very real risk that parents may become "fever phobic" and visit physicians excessively. They may view their children as "vulnerable"12- 14 and as a result they may bring their children to medical attention more frequently.15,16
For these reasons, we hypothesized that children might consume excess health care resources subsequent to a first febrile seizure.
This study involved the linkage of data from a case-control study of initial febrile seizures17 with both the Nova Scotia Admissions/Separations/Day Treatment database and Medical Services Insurance Physician's Services database.
The original study design was a matched case-control trial, with 2 control groups. Seventy-five children with a first febrile seizure were age-matched within 6 months to 150 febrile (temperature >38°C) and 150 afebrile controls. Cases and controls all presented to the emergency department of the IWK Grace Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia. The visits of controls were within 10 days of those of the cases. All participants resided within Halifax County, which is the primary care catchment area for the facility.
The province of Nova Scotia provides universal health care coverage for all hospital and physician services. The Nova Scotia Admissions/Separations/Day Treatment database contains details of all hospital admissions for the province, including day-surgery visits. The Medical Services Insurance database includes all outpatient and inpatient physicians' fee-for-service claims and therefore documents virtually every physician-patient encounter. Primary care is delivered by family physicians, while pediatricians usually provide consultative care and care within our emergency department.
We examined all hospitalizations and physician contacts for original study participants from birth through study entry (October 15, 1989, to March 15, 1991) and then until March 31, 1997, comprising a follow-up of 6 to 7½ years.
Linkage was attempted by using the patient health card numbers for the 375 original study participants. Ultimately linkage was achieved for 368 (98%) with the Admissions/Separations/Day Treatment database (73 of 75 patients with febrile seizures, 146 of 150 febrile controls, and 149 of 150 afebrile controls). Linkage was accomplished for 369 (98%) with the Medical Services database (73 of 75 febrile seizures, 147 of 150 febrile controls, and 149 of 150 afebrile controls). The children for whom linkage was not achieved did not have Nova Scotia health card numbers and were most likely children of college or university students living within the study area. During the follow-up period there were only 8 children who were documented to have moved away from the province (2 febrile seizures, 0 febrile controls, and 6 afebrile controls). This allowed for follow-up data for 6 to 7½ years on 96% of the original cohort, and at least partial data on 98%.
Data manipulation and processing was performed using SYSTAT version 7.0.18 Because follow-up was nearly complete and there did not appear to be any systematic editing, all available data were analyzed. Data were graphed using 6-month periods from study entry for hospitalization data and 3-month periods for physician visits. Physician visits could be subanalyzed by physician type (family practitioner, pediatrician, and other specialists). For graphing, the 2 original control groups were viewed separately; however, for statistical testing, the 2 original control groups were amalgamated (as in the initial study). The primary hypotheses were tested using Mantel-Cox log-rank testing.19 After reviewing the graphs, a series of post hoc tests was generated and analyzed similarly, but without any adjustment for multiple testing. This was because of the difficulty in determining the number of tests for post hoc adjustment when the post hoc tests are proposed after graphic review of results.
The Research Ethics Board of the IWK Grace Health Centre approved this study.
Median age at study entry was 1.3 years (range, 0.1-4.4 years); 55% were boys and 45% girls. There was no difference in age or sex composition between the children with a first febrile seizure and the control group. There were 482 hospitalizations and 23,097 physician contacts. The rates of physician visits and hospitalizations prior to study entry did not differ for cases and controls.
Children with a first febrile seizure had nearly identical subsequent hospitalization experiences compared with age-matched controls during the next 6 to 7½ years after a first febrile seizure (χ2 test, P=.88) (Figure 1).
Hospital admission rates. E indicates study entry.
Post hoc results: Hospitalization rates showed an early peak, which corresponds to hospitalizations within 7 days of study entry for those children presenting to the emergency department with fever (febrile seizures and febrile controls). Not unexpectedly, febrile children were 2.6 times more likely to be admitted than were afebrile controls during this time (χ2 test, P=.04). After these early admissions were accounted for, a second peak appears within the hospitalization rates, occurring 0 to 12 months after study entry for the children with febrile seizures. During this 12-month period, children with febrile seizures were 3.1 times as likely as the control children to have same-day admissions (χ2 test, P=.003). Most of the same-day admissions were for otolaryngologic procedures (23 of 32 [72%]). Overall, 12% of children with febrile seizures had an otolaryngologic procedure within 12 months of their initial seizure compared with 4% of the control group.
During the subsequent 6 to 7½ years after a first febrile seizure, children with a first febrile seizure had nearly identical rates of physician visits as the control group (χ2 test, P=.15) (Figure 2).
Physician visit rates. E indicates study entry.
Post hoc results: All children had increased rates of physician visits for the 3-month period after study entry. Compared with controls, children with a first febrile seizure had a 30% increase in physician visits (an excess of 1.5 physician visits) during the first 3 months following their seizure (χ2 test, P<.001). These excess visits for the febrile seizure group were primarily to family practitioners and pediatricians.
Physician visits were examined by type of physician. Rates of visits to family practitioners were not significantly different for children with febrile seizures compared with controls (χ2 test, P=.53). Children with a first febrile seizure had 20% fewer visits to pediatricians during the 6 to 7½ years following their first febrile seizure (χ2 test, P<.001). There was an apparent increase in visits immediately after study entry; however, it is clear that the decrease in visits was primarily accounted for 1 to 4 years after study entry (χ2 test, P<.001). For specialist visits (excluding those to pediatricians), an excess of visits was seen 3 to 9 months after study entry for children with a first febrile seizure (χ2 test, P<.001). Most of these excess visits were to otolaryngologists. In the 3- to 9-month period after study entry, children with a first febrile seizure were 3 times as likely as the control children to have 1 or more visits to an otolaryngologist (χ2 test, P<.001). Twenty-six percent of children with a first febrile seizure had 1 or more visits (median, 3; range, 1-12) within 3 to 9 months of their initial seizure, as compared with 12% of febrile controls and 5% of afebrile controls. At the time of the initial emergency department visit, however, there had been similar rates of otitis media diagnosed between the febrile seizure patients (39% [29/75]) and the febrile controls (35% [53/150]) (P=.62).
Our study shows that children who presented to an emergency department with a first febrile seizure did not have more physician contacts or hospitalizations during the next 6 to 7½ years, compared with age-matched controls who had visited the same emergency department at the same time, but for other reasons.
After the first febrile seizure, there was an increase in otolaryngologic visits and procedures for 9 to 12 months. Although otolaryngologic diseases such as otorrhea and frequent sore throats have been associated with febrile seizures,20 otitis media was not more common at the time of presentation in our febrile seizure group when compared with the febrile control group. An association between tonsillectomy and febrile seizures has been previously reported.20 We presume that parental anxiety and a desire to reduce an important potential source of fever motivated these additional physician contacts.
There is limited evidence that children with febrile seizures are more frequently infected than population-matched controls21 or cohort members without febrile seizures.20 However, both of these studies may have been limited by a recall bias on the part of parents, who were retrospectively reporting illnesses. These findings may have prompted Forsgren et al21 to reexamine their study group's subsequent health utilization. Parents retrospectively reported essentially identical crude rates of health care utilization between cases and controls after a 6- to 7-year follow-up, similar to our own findings.
There was a significant reduction in the use of pediatricians' services following a first febrile seizure. The reason for this change in utilization is unclear. Within our area, pediatricians provide predominantly consultative and emergency care. Families may require these services less often after surviving a perceived life-threatening event.
We were surprised that the experience of a febrile seizure had so little effect on subsequent health care utilization. In 1964, Green and Solnit12 developed the construct of the "vulnerable child." This concept implies that after a child has recovered from a potentially fatal medical condition, there is a marked discrepancy between the child's normal health, development, and growth and the parents' enduring and unfounded perception that the child continues to be at risk for serious illness and premature death. It is likely that a continuum of child vulnerability or overprotection exists for children with ongoing medical conditions.22- 25 This mismatch between perceived vulnerability and true vulnerability may lead to increased use of health care resources.15,16 One study examining the persistence of child vulnerability in premature infants demonstrated that, by school age, the current perception of health is more related to current ratings of health rather than past health events.26 In our study, even if children with febrile seizures were initially perceived as vulnerable, their families did not respond by seeking excessive physician and hospital visits after the acute event.
The intervention offered to febrile seizure patients in our emergency department during the original study period was not completely standardized. All children were assessed by a pediatrician, most parents saw a short instructional slide-tape presentation about the benign nature of febrile seizures,27 and many stayed overnight in an observation unit attached to the emergency department. We have some evidence that, following this intervention and up to 2 weeks later, most families had retained the basic facts about febrile seizures, although family routines were still disrupted.28
The children with febrile seizures and their families afterward were more likely to visit their family practitioners and pediatricians within 3 months, and subsequently receive specialist care. It may be possible that these visits reinforced the benign nature of febrile seizures and had a reassuring effect on their families, resolving any parental perception of vulnerability.
Because of the pattern of medical practice in our area and the emotional upset caused by a first febrile seizure, we suspect that most patients who present for medical evaluation would come to our emergency department,17 suggesting that our children with febrile seizures were a representative regionally based cohort.
Likewise, the selection of control groups should be commented on. For case-control studies of health care utilization, control groups are ideally drawn from a population accessing health care at the same time and location as the cases. In our original study, the 2 control groups were selected to examine the risk factors for fever independently from those for febrile seizures, and seemed ideal for the subsequent purpose of examining health care utilization. As there were no significant differences between the 2 control groups, they were combined for final analysis in that study.17 For this study, we chose a priori to analyze the 2 control groups together as we had done previously, while presenting the graphic results separately to demonstrate the similarity of the 2 control groups.
During the study period, the Canadian universal health care system allowed all children access to physician and hospital services. There is no parallel private health care system in our province. We used comprehensive databases to count all hospitalizations and all reimbursed physician visits. The accuracy of Canadian health administrative databases for basic demographic and visit data has been documented.29 Hence, the results likely reflect all hospitalizations and physician contacts for this cohort of children.
Although we are confident about the accuracy and completeness of our primary results, a note of caution must be addressed on those derived from post hoc analyses. We did not make any adjustment for multiple statistical testing of results derived from graphic analysis, raising the possibility of type I errors. Furthermore, these findings, even if valid, may be a result of local area practice. Therefore the discovery of increased visits to otolaryngologists and decreased visits to pediatricians after a first febrile seizure requires independent confirmation before generalization. If confirmed, these findings provide a fascinating insight into the clinical course of febrile seizures.
We conclude that even if a febrile seizure renders a child vulnerable in the parents' eyes, it does not lead to long-term increased use of health care resources. Dealing with the fears of parents is important; however, physicians caring for children can be reassured that management decisions for families and their children with febrile seizures need not be driven by any concern that these children will subsequently use excess health care resources.
Accepted for publication November 24, 1999.
We thank Edie Smith, RN, for her assistance with data linkage and Ellen Wood, MD, MS, for her comments during manuscript revision. Access to claims data and assistance with linkage were provided by the Population Health Research Unit, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Reprints: K. E. Gordon, MD, MS, Department of Pediatrics, IWK Grace Health Centre, Box 3070, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3J 3G9 (e-mail: email@example.com).
Kevin E. Gordon, Peter R. Camfield, Carol S. Camfield, Joseph M. Dooley, Peggy Bethune. Children With Febrile Seizures Do Not Consume Excess Health Care Resources. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2000;154(6):594–597. doi:10.1001/archpedi.154.6.594
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We have an 8 month old cat who has very long black and white fur and she has a thick coat. If I don't brush her on a daily basis we end up with hair everywhere, especially now that the weather is getting warmer - she's been shedding hair like crazy.
Until I saw this brush, I didn't even know you could buy pet brushes with a self-cleaning feature. After trying to pick cat hair out of my old brush with a toothpick and a pair of tweezers, this brush is exactly what I needed.
It looks like most slicker brushes, with stainless steel pins. You can't see it in the picture, but the ends of the pins are capped with plastic tips, which allows you to brush your pet without the pins poking into them.
The Safari Self Cleaning Slicker Brush has 18 rows of bristles, but there are slots below them. When you are ready to remove the cat hair from the brush, you only have to push a button on the back of the pad, and the bristles retract back into those slots, pushing the hair right off of the pins where you can easily remove and discard it.
The handle has a non-slip coating so it's comfortable to hold during use, and the pins are close enough together that they remove loose fur, but don't pull when I get into the dense fur at the base of Bitsy's tail (this is her most sensitive area), and the nape of her neck.
The brush holds a fair amount of fur, but it makes the grooming process easier for me because Bitsy doesn't like to be brushed. With the old brush I had to take time to pull the fur out by hand, making her wait while I do so, before I could continue on with the grooming process. The Safari Self Cleaning Slicker allows the fur to removed in mere seconds, making the process more efficient and taking less time. This is a great concept and it works well.
The brush retails for around $12.00, so it's more expensive, but worth it.
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Plans to transform the Old Railway Station in Derry's Waterside into a new transport hub for the city have been given a warm welcome.
Rail Lobby group Into the West (ITW) say they are thrilled after Transport Minister Danny Kennedy gave the plans the green light on Tuesday but said funding was not yet secured for the redevelopment.
"Into the West sees this decision as a vindication of its long, sustained campaign to save the old station and bring it back to its former use and glory," the lobby group said.
"We now look forward to the speedy completion of the upgrade in the line between the two main cities in Northern Ireland, to give Derry a daily service matching Cullybackey's 38 return trains to Belfast."
On Tuesday the Minister said the "project is at a very early stage and delivery will be subject to securing funding."
ITW said the onus was now on Mr Kennedy to "set out the timeline within which he expects his department and Translink to deliver on his ambitions.
"This should include a revised timetable eliminating the current, protracted delays on delivery of other planned and critical rail infrastructure such as signalling and the passing loop?
"Into the West now calls on all agencies and stakeholders to put their shoulder to the wheel to fully realise the delivery of the old station and its wider potential, without delay."
Local politicians backed the plans and said lobbying for funding would start immediately.
SDLP MLA Colum Eastwood said the project "presents a huge opportunity in the continued regeneration of Derry.
"The Old Waterside Train Station is an important part of Derry's built heritage and it is vital that it is central in the creation of a new public transport hub in the city.
"There is a great opportunity for the creation of an innovative transport hub in Derry which reflects the ambitious spirit of the city's One Plan.
"It's important that every effort is made to ensure that funding is secured to ensure the plans for the project become a reality," he said.
Sinn Féin councillor Bridget Meehan said the station has the potential to become an integral part of the region's infrastructure.
"The aspirations for the transport hub to incorporate not just the public transport infrastructure but also the walking and cycling infrastructure in the city with links to Ebrington, the peace bridge, the existing greenways and cross-border routes, are essential if we are to achieve a regional railway station that is fully connected and easy to access.
"Funding is yet to be secured for the site but Sinn Féin will lobby to ensure the funding is found to develop this important piece of infrastructure in the Waterside," she said.


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I can't remember the last time a candidate for President opened an advertising blitz by touting a position he has taken that is highly unpopular within his party. Usually it's a gauzy bio spot�Joe Lieberman was born in a log cabin in Stamford, Conn.�or crisp advocacy of an apple-pie issue like education. This ad not only highlights Lieberman's unpopular vote for the $87 billion but also reminds voters of his even more controversial (among Democrats) support for the war. Why do it, then? Because integrity is about the only card Lieberman has left to play in his droopy, if honorable, campaign.
There is a grand, bipartisan New Hampshire tradition of truth-telling Jeremiahs taking the state by storm, from Estes Kefauver in 1952 to John McCain in 2000, but Lieberman seems to be a classic case of honor without profit. For one thing, Howard Dean locked up the maverick vote with his timely opposition to the war. For another, Lieberman's belief that removing Saddam Hussein would start a benign chain of events in the region seems imprudent now, given the deteriorating situation on the ground in Iraq. But there's something else about Lieberman�a sweet, soft, caramel quality�that makes him an unlikely firebrand. Even when he attacks his opponents, as he has done quite effectively in debates, he does it in a grandfatherly, remorseful manner. There is no meanness to the man.
It seems clear that Joe Lieberman is not going to win this nomination. He has pulled out of Iowa. He has dropped to the bottom of the plausible contenders in the New Hampshire polls. His lone hope is to catch fire as the alternative to Howard Dean in the second wave of primaries�in states like South Carolina, Arizona and Oklahoma, where moderate voters abide�but John Edwards, and perhaps Wesley Clark seem more likely candidates for that role. Still, Lieberman's candidacy has instructional value on two grounds: his courage has made plain the cowardice of his opponents, and his faded policy positions have illuminated the waning of the Democrats' once vibrant moderate wing.
Lieberman has been booed more frequently than any of his opponents this year, which is a badge of honor in these days of furiously massaged political messages. He has supported free trade and school vouchers, and he has excoriated Hollywood for its excesses. Leave aside the wisdom of these positions; his willingness to take them stands in stark relief to, say, the candidacy of John Kerry, who has claimed "courage" as his theme and managed to take not a single inconvenient or unfudged position on any issue in this campaign. It also stands in contrast to Dean's furious backpedaling from earlier and wiser positions on old-age-entitlement reform and affirmative action. (Dean once said preferences should be granted on the basis of economic status rather than race.)
Dean's campaign, however feckless, has a freshness that Lieberman's lacks�it's the most energetic Democratic candidacy since Bill Clinton's in 1992. But Clinton's freshness came in part from an attach� case of new ideas provided by creative policy thinkers from the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC). Lieberman is the DLC candidate this time; he has offered solid policy proposals but nothing really compelling, which may reflect the emptiness of the New Democratic cupboard. The DLC has succumbed to a sadly familiar political disease: a reliance on polling rather than thinking. Last year DLC chairman Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana told Fox News that polling showed the public trusted Republicans more on matters of national security, "and I think we need to work to improve our image on that score by taking a more aggressive posture with regard to Iraq."
Joe Lieberman would never say anything so crass. His support for the war is a matter of principle, as is every other position he has taken in this campaign�and so there is no joy in watching his dignified slide toward the back of the pack. At St. Anselm College in Manchester, N.H., last week, a student asked Lieberman about his greatest personal success and failure. I've seen politicians for many years answer such questions with incandescently phony candor. Lieberman, embarrassed, said, "Let me think for a minute." He began a standard biographical spiel. "I haven't forgotten your question," he said a few minutes later. And then finally, "I can't answer your question. My personal successes and failures are just too personal."


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Ohio Star Quilters' March meeting featured Kory Turner, right, from Olive Grace Studio in Cortland. She spoke on handwork. Club president Peggy Ferenchak is at left. Plans are underway for the group's 25th annual Quilters' Day Out event that will take place May 2.
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Renee Koliser of Austintown sent in this photo of her grandchildren Liam and Olivia Koliser sharing a laugh.
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Olga Gerardino sent in this photo of her little men enjoying Boardman Park before breakfast at the festival.
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Ron Rossi found a mask that resembled his face. So says Sandy Rossi, who submitted this photo.
Shelly Toth shows off her collection of animated Christmas statues.
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Great-grandma Patrick, 89, cuddles with great-grandson Raiden Rossi, 3. Photo submitted by Sandy Rossi.
Now that is one happy baby! Picture sent in by Richard Pesce.
Here's one tough little guy who isn't afraid to show where his baseball loyalties don't lie. At 21 months old, Sam Manning lets his shirt speak for itself. This was sent in by Sam's grandmother, Joyce Buzzacco.
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Hey, he's tired. Photo submitted by Gary Alexander.
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Things that make you go "Hmm ..." Charlie Boyer of Greenville, Pa., submitted this photo he took while on a peninsula drive near Presque Isle.
Sandy Rossi sent in this photo of her and her mother, Mary Ann Patrick. She says her mom has always been her best friend.
Megan Hruska says Evan Hruska, 3, and Johanna Ludt, 4, who are being held upside down, were getting anxious to see the last shuttle launch lift off at Kennedy Space Center for the last time.
In the sport of fun, Fred Welshhans of Columbiana got all dolled up to go out with the help of (then) Kristen Cavanaugh. in February of 1997.
Connor Buzzacco reacts after being scared by his father. Photo was submitted by his mom, Jacki McGinnis, so says he was not too happy!
Doxie Damico of Youngstown sent in this photo of her dog Chloe, who, as a puppy, always slept in her kennel with her paws in the air, and always made her owner laugh.
Raiden Rossi is always smiling. Photo sent in by Sandy Rossi.
Monica Smith sent us this laughing couple.
What else can you say about this photo other than ... what a hoot! Photo sent in by Rochelle Blanco of Boardman.
Added: Sat, March 10, 2012
Raiden K. Rossi always smiles when he has his Steelers gear on! Photo submitted by Sandy Rossi.
Madalyn Smith sprays her mom, Allison Smith, with Silly String. They're both from Boardman. Photo submitted by Grandma Patty Hoover.
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Gia Marie, a usually very energetic boxer, calmly "agreed" to let her picture be taken with one of her favorite toys. Photo submitted by Barbara Kukla of Boardman.
Who's having more fun? Here is Gary Offerdahl enjoying the pool with his granddaughter Lila Yankush. Photo sent in by Karen Conklin of Youngstown.
Here's a collage of smiles and goofy faces of Raiden Rossi, the pride and joy of Grandma Sandy Rossi, who sent this in.
What's so funny? Here are Olive and Ellie Kotarski in a photo sent in by Jason Kotarski.
Added: Mon, October 17, 2011
Another smile from Raiden Rossi, who's looking all grown up. Photo submitted by Sandy Rossi.
Some days, you've just got to have your cake. Eating it is optional. Photo sent in by Rosemary Hart.
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Bailey and her big sister Jordyn are just messing around. They're both from Hubbard.
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With Kurt Hess firmly entrenched as the starter and Marc Kanetsky graduated, Pat Angle (14) has the early edge on redshirt freshman Dante Nania for the job as backup quarterback for the Youngstown State Penguins come fall.
Lowellville's Ashley Moore, playing for the Red Team, drives to the hoop after getting past the White Team's Rachel Ellis of Newton Falls during the Al Beach Classic on Wednesday at Boardman High School. Red defeated White, 54-49, in overtime, with Moore named the game's Most Valuable Player.
Andre Parker of Atlanta wears a T-shirt in memory of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed 17-year-old who was
killed by a Florida neighborhood-watch captain while returning from a convenience store, during a rally
outside the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta. The Martin case quickly is becoming an Internet-fueled brand.
Dr. James Chengelis shows a solar-system model to Stadium Drive Elementary students Sami DeFabio, a kindergarten student; Sean Guerriero, also kindergarten; and Gia Triveri, a first-grader. Stadium
Drive Principal Jim Goske, center, said the school is grateful for Chengelis' donation of a school science lab.
Students from throughout the Mahoning Valley and western Pennsylvania participate in the Youngstown State University English Festival's writing game. Groups of four or five students had to write a parody of one of the seven books they read for the 34th annual festival.
Edwin "J.J." Gurney Jr., 12, shows off the blue light he and his parents want people to purchase and shine on outdoor porch lights and lampposts Monday, which is World Autism Awareness Day. J.J., who has Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism, is flanked by his father, Edwin Sr., and his mother, Peggy Gurney.
Tim Seman, genealogy and local history librarian at the main public library in Youngstown, displays a bound volume of 1940 census results. Seman will lead a Monday workshop on that census at main library on Wick Avenue.


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BOSTON, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. psychologists are expressing divergent views over the role their profession should play in military and intelligence interrogations.
Members of the American Psychological Association are considering whether to make any involvement in military interrogations a violation of their ethics code, The New York Times reported Saturday.
The newspaper reported that psychologists have had a role in the military and CIA interrogations of people suspected of being enemy combatants in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The issue has been thrust into the spotlight at the American Psychological Association's annual convention this week in Boston.
"It's really a fight for the soul of the profession," said Brad Olson, a psychologist at Northwestern University, who has circulated a petition among APA members to place a moratorium on psychologists being involved in interrogations.
William Strickland, who represents the Society for Military Psychology before the association, said psychologists know their ethical bounds.
"The vast majority of military psychologists know the ethics code and know exactly what they can and cannot do," Strickland said. "This is a fight about individual psychologists' behavior, and we should keep it there."


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|05 Feb 2010
Windows update issue
Ok well im new to this forum and if its in the strong section please by all means move it... anyways here is my problem
I try to run windows update it gives me error code "0x80072f8f
it says to change the date and time
If you receive Windows Update error 80072f8f while checking for updates, your computer's date and time might not be the same as the date and time for the online Windows Update service. Your computer and the service don't need to have an identical date and time, but if they vary too much, it will prevent you from checking for updates.
To change your computer's date and time
i ran a diagnostic to
Issues found Searching for updates failed
Searching for updates failed
Windows Update encountered an error searching for updates online.
[IMG]res://sdiageng.dll/warning.png[/IMG] Issues found
Detection details
Searching for updates failed Detected
[IMG]res://sdiageng.dll/warning.png[/IMG] Windows Update encountered an error searching for updates online.
Connectivity details
Events about connectivity problems to Windows Update servers. Level: [IMG]res://sdiageng.dll/warning.png[/IMG]
Log: Microsoft-Windows-WindowsUpdateClient/Operational Date: 1/29/2010 1:48:59 AM Message: Windows Update lost connectivity. [IMG]res://sdiageng.dll/info.png[/IMG]
Scan details
Windows Update encountered an error while searching for updates. Error code: -2147012721
Detection details
Network Diagnostics Log
File Name: C44E25BE-11B6-4BA1-BB2D-4F034E894EF4.Diagnose.Admin.0.etl [IMG]res://sdiageng.dll/info.png[/IMG]
Other Networking Configuration and Logs
File Name: NetworkConfiguration.cab Collection information Computer Name: TACITTOXIC Windows Version: 6.1
Architecture: x86
Time: Sunday, January 02, 2005 4:11:09 AM
Publisher details
Windows Network Diagnostics Detects problems with network connectivity. Package Version: 1.0
Publisher: Microsoft Windows
Windows Update Troubleshoot problems preventing Windows Update from working correctly. Package Version: 1.0
Publisher: Microsoft Windows
Windows Update Troubleshoot problems preventing Windows Update from working correctly. Package Version: 1.0
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
I do not know what to do >-< please give advice
|My System Specs
|05 Feb 2010
Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
Is your date & time in your Bios setup current to the present date & time ?
|My System Specs
|05 Feb 2010
|My System Specs
|05 Feb 2010
Windows 7 Ultimate x86-64
1) Have you run one of the built in troubleshooters?
2) How is your internet set up - ethernet, wireless?
3) Have you recently installed any new hardware, drivers, or software, or anything?
|My System Specs
|05 Feb 2010
Windows 7 Ultimate - 64-bit | Windows 8 Pro - 64-bit
Hello Welcome to SF,
You could try this
Go To Control Panel > All Control Panel Items > Troubleshooting > System and Security > Windows Update see whether it fixes
Hope this helps,
|My System Specs
|05 Feb 2010
W7x64 Pro, SuSe 12.1/** W7 x64 Pro, XP MCE
Just to eliminate any possibilities, set your time server to time-b.nist by selecting the Change Settings button on the Internet Time tab of Date and Time Settings. Check the box for automatic syncronization and then select the button for Update Now. Once that is done, make sure that the BIOS is set according to the internet time on the desktop.
|My System Specs
|06 Feb 2010
Windows 7 Professional x64 PL
Find CBS.log file in C:\Windows\Logs\CBS folder,pack it and upload on RapidShare: 1-CLICK Web hosting - Easy Filehosting.
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Last night, television host Sean Hannity and liberal commentator Leslie Marshall faced-off over extremism inside Occupy Wall Street versus the Tea Party.
The two clashed mainly over the violence that was seen in Seattle on May Day at the hands of anarchists and the continued liberal perception that the Tea Party is comprised of extremists. Hannity was most perplexed and frustrated by assertions that some, like Sen. Harry Reid, have made about the conservative movement.
In the host's view, these same Democratic officials have showered praise upon the Occupy Movement, while seemingly not decrying the violence that has come from within it. After noting that Occupy anarchists were the ones responsible for the destruction seen in Seattle, the host asked Marshall to provide examples of Tea Party members wreaking similar havoc and violence.
"Well, I can't," she admitted, going on, instead, to provide a definition of the word "anarchy."
"But anarchy doesn't mean violence … Most teenagers, Sean, in America, could be defined as anarchists," she continued.
Marshall's main point was that a small group of violent Occupiers shouldn't be held up as an example of the movement at large. And Hannity's contention was that the Tea Party shouldn't be labeled extremist when there is no evidence that even a small cohort has taken to the streets in violence, as most recently seen in Seattle.
The conversation proceeded, with the host also charging that the negative comments coming from liberals about the Tea Party aren't accurate. Hannity called the Democratic collective "a party of lying demagogues" and said that Marshall, among other liberals, has done little to counter the negative statements that come from the political party's leadership.
"Liberals like yourself. You don't speak out. You don't say anything," he said.
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