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It's darkness at noon for the Harper Conservatives these days — they feel they have a good story to tell about the economy but their efforts are being eclipsed by the Senate scandal.
Things may get worse before they get better.
If the Tories lose Monday's byelection in the previously safe seat of Brandon-Souris in Manitoba, it will signal a Liberal renaissance in the West and suggest that Stephen Harper is now an electoral liability, rather than the asset he has proven to be in elections past.
The seat has been conservative for all but four of the past 62 years and former MP Merv Tweed won 64% of the vote in 2011. The Liberals came fourth with just 5%.
Yet one recent poll showed the Liberal candidate, Rolph Dinsdale (son of the riding's former Progressive Conservative MP, Walter) is beating the Conservative, former MLA Larry Maguire.
The Prime Minister's deputy chief of staff, Jenni Byrne, has spent time in the riding running the Conservative campaign. "She's not there because it's going well," said one Tory. "We're going to lose Brandon — I'd put money on it."
One MP who has visited the riding said he's confident of victory, based on the advance polls and the party's ability to get out its voters.
The Conservatives have put considerable resources behind winning the seat. Earlier this week, voters in Brandon received a mail-out from Mr. Harper, claiming that the Liberals have no plan to create jobs but they do have a plan to legalize marijuana. This is a trial run for a broader anti-Trudeau pot campaign and it may well resonate in socially conservative and immigrant communities.
In addition, Mr. Harper was in Manitoba Friday to mark the completion of a new four lane expressway in Winnipeg, connecting CentrePort Canada, Manitoba's inland port, with the rest of the province. Nothing says "byelection" like a ribbon-cutting ceremony on a new highway.
Yet this race shouldn't even be close.
What explains such a change of fortune? There is the Justin Trudeau factor. Focus groups by both Conservatives and Liberals report voters think he's the real deal and, while Canadians may not be ready to hand him the keys to the corner office just yet, they are invested in his future.
In the West in particular, his comments in favour of the Keystone pipeline and support for moving resources to the Pacific have won him friends. He will need them.
At the 2000 election, the Liberals had 14 seats west of the Ontario-Manitoba border and won the support of one in three Manitobans. By 2011, those numbers had fallen to four MPs across the four Western provinces and the support of one in five voters in Manitoba. However, senior Liberals believe Brandon is a microcosm of Western Canada and consider it a triumph just to be back in the game.
Mr. Trudeau's arrival may have given the Liberals a boost. But by far the most persuasive explanation for the slide in the government's fortunes in Brandon is the Senate scandal.
MPs who have been in the riding said that they heard a range of issues at the door of more concern to voters — from temporary foreign workers at the local Maple Leaf pork plant to the closure of the Veterans Affairs office. There is also a controversy over the handling of the Conservative nomination battle, which saw Mr. Tweed's former assistant, Chris Kennedy, disqualified from running on a dubious-sounding technicality.
But my experience is that voters often don't engage on the doorstep if they have already resolved not to vote for a candidate.
The view of the National Post letter-writer who said the other day "the country is going to hell in a hand-basket" is likely held by a good number of the residents of Brandon-Souris. Exactly how many will be revealed at 9:30 p.m. Monday.
The real importance of this byelection is its impact on Mr. Harper's hold on power.
I spoke to half a dozen MPs, including Cabinet ministers, all of whom spoke on condition of anonymity. Most remain supportive of the Prime Minister and believe his claim that he was kept in the dark about Nigel Wright's cheque to Mike Duffy.
"The guy is such a straight arrow. That part is plausible. He would never have offered to pay those expenses. No one inside believes he was part of a conspiracy to pay off Duffy," said a senior Conservative.
One backbencher said the Prime Minister would be "done like toast" if new information emerged indicating he was misleading his caucus. "A number of us would ask for his resignation. But I don't believe that to be true," he said.
Another said that he is also skeptical about suggestions the Prime Minister is lying. "Remember, Harper's end game is to crush the Trudeau legacy and ensure the CPC rules the next century. To hang his hat on anything less than the truth, including a technicality, would be a supreme gamble and a risk I don't think he'd take. Ever."
Yet everyone I spoke to said that the entire Conservative party is unsettled. There is a palpable sense of disillusionment — a feeling that the leader and his staff have forgotten the party was elected on a ticket of accountability and transparency.
"The Prime Minister told caucus that Nigel acted alone. But it's clear now that a number of people in the room, including some senators and his chief of staff, knew all about it," said one MP.
One MP said that some Conservative members are already talking about a leadership contest, if Mr. Wright is charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust.
"If charges are laid, there is no way the PM can continue. MPs are talking about it openly this week. No one expects Jim Flaherty to run again, so he could be installed as interim leader and we'd still have time to hold a leadership contest before the next election," he said.
That's a pretty dramatic scenario and not one that appears to have gained broad currency.
But there is an acknowledgement that "the place would go crazy" if charges were laid. "I hadn't heard that particular line but I could see how it could develop," said a veteran Conservative member. "I don't see it – charges wouldn't change his [Harper's] story. [But] if you lose the confidence of the caucus, your days are numbered."
My sense is that it would take something dramatic for the broad mass of Conservative MPs to reach the conclusion that their election chances would be improved by jettisoning the Prime Minister.
Keen observers within the caucus say they are watching to see whether experienced election organizers are scooped up by potential leadership candidates and whether those contenders start freelancing on policy or direction. "So far caucus meetings are a quiet affair," he said.
But a defeat in Brandon Souris would be pretty dramatic. "Losing would lower the inhibition to hide our cleavages," said one MP.
There is a sense of disbelief that things have unravelled so completely.
"It's like watching a bad movie. Could this Prime Minister really be brought down by Mike Duffy?" asked one minister.
He left the question hanging. But the answer is yes, he most definitely could.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMOX) – Could the Missouri legislature deal a blow to St. Louis and Kansas City's efforts to become centers of innovation?
Tesla Motors, the electric car-maker, says car dealership interests are trying to sneak through a ban on Tesla's direct-to-consumer sales model.
"The sort of tactics that the dealers are employing here to basically change a couple of words and shut out this new technology in the 11th hour of the legislative session runs counter to everything we know about Missouri as a center for innovation," says Tesla V.P. of Business Development Diarmuid O'Connell.
He calls the move "fundamentally counter to free market principles."
"It's ironic," O'Connell says. "We've seen this in other states, and in most cases we've fought it off successfully."
The bill in question passed the state Senate and is in the House.
Tesla already sells its high-end cars in St. Louis and has plans to expand to Kansas City.
Tesla was founded by the co-founder of Pay-Pal. Elon Musk is also the man behind Space-X, which got the NASA contract to blast off to the International Space Station.
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I am not married but my boyfriend and I have lived together for 6 years now. I was awarded some money when we first met and I gifted the money to him for a down payment on our house. The loan is in his name but I've given him the money to make the payments all these years. My name is on the house but not on the loan. Now the realationship is over and he is refusing and leave the house and we are both wanting custody of our 6 year old child. What can I do get the house and custody of the child? I also need to add that I can't claim common law due to the fact that I am still currently married to another man who I've been separated from for many years now.
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You would file a paternity suit and ask the Court to give you custody of your child. That will take care of the question about the child. Get ready to pay a big retainer fee to a lawyer.
As for the house:
Does his name show up on the deed to the house (along WITH your name)? It makes a difference.
Your remedy will be to file suit to evict him from the house. You are the owner, he is a tenant at will, and you file that lawsuit in the Justice Court.
As you can see, now you've got a real mess on your hands.
I highly recommend PATRICIA BUSHMAN in the Houston area. Right now, I'm not taking contested cases since my mom is sick.
Her phone number is 713-807-9405. Talk to Jessica in her office. Pat is in court all the time so don't ask to talk to her. Tell Jessica that FRAN sent you. Mentioning my name will get you the "Fran special discount". Pat is a real fighter.
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Deliver the Armed Azsharite Core to Bleenik Fizzlefuse[60.6, 50.8] at Bilgewater Harbor. Speak with Friz Groundspin for a free airlift.
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<Name>, I've taken the purified sample of Azsharite you rescued from the lab and I've weaponized it. If my calculations are correct, it will detonate with enough force to level a city.
If I'm wrong, we may cleave the planet in two.
The only way to find out is a test-firing! Deliver the Azsharite core to the giant cannon in Bilgewater and report to Bleenik Fizzlefuse. My pilot-for-hire Friz Groundspin here can give you a ride.
I'll follow... from a safe distance.
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What's that you have there - did Grapplehammer send you?
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Oh! This is it! It's the big one!
<Fizzlefuse calls out to his workers.>
We're in business boys!
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You will receive:
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Talk to Friz:
- Grapplehammer wants me to do WHAT? He's finally finished his bomb and he wants ME to fly it across the harbor? No-sir-ee!
- Here, I'll set one of my 'copters on autopilot for you. Good luck!
- I'll be in my shelter.
Just give me the 'copter, Friz.
The gyrocopter takes a scenic tour of Bilgewater Harbor including the really big gun pointing out to sea before haphazardly setting down on the west side of the island, just behind the inn.
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- [13] My Favorite Subject
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- [13] Segmentation Fault: Core Dumped
- [13] Mysterious Azsharite / [13] A Gigantic Snack
- [13] Befriending Giants
- [14] Azsharite Experiment Number One
- [14] Azsharite Experiment Number Two
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- [12] Mortar the Point
- [13] Investigating the Sea Shrine
- [13] To Gut a Fish
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- [13] Report to Twocrush
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WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT This week's decision by the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals could make political efforts to ban generic-branded patent settlements a lot more difficult.
(THE NEWS: Appeals court upholds decision to OK 'pay-for-delay' deals. For the full story, click here)
The Federal Trade Commission in particular, not to mention some members of Congress like Sen. Herb Kohl, D-Wis., has fought hard against so-called "pay-for-delay" settlements between branded and generic drug companies, contending that they delay patients' access to generic drugs and cost consumers billions of dollars every year.
The concerns of opponents are understandable. Because generic and branded drug makers are supposed to be competitors, what seem on the surface like sweetheart deals must look positively Faustian to many people. But the judges in the appeals court affirmed that whatever their appearance, patent settlements don't violate antitrust laws.
And the facts seem to support that decision. According to a report released in January by RBC Capital Markets, generic drug companies prevailed in 76% of cases that included settlements, but only in 48% of cases that went to trial. Meanwhile, according to a report released the same month by securities and investment banking firm Jefferies & Co., on average, patent settlements result in generic launch three years before patent expiration. Legally, a generic drug company must launch its version of a drug before or at the time of patent expiration.
While patent settlements often involve some type of monetary transaction, in many cases, the "pay" is in the form of a promise by the branded drug company not to launch an authorized generic, which is the branded drug sold under its generic name at a lower price. Under the Hatch-Waxman Act, the first generic drug maker to launch a knockoff of a branded drug is entitled to six months in which to compete directly with the branded version, but the authorized generic allows the branded drug maker to undercut the generic drug maker by marketing a supposedly "generic" version of its own.
Authorized generics have seen a bit of a pickup as well, and more activity on that front can be expected. On Tuesday, Greenstone, the generics arm of Pfizer, announced that it would create a new business called the Authorized Generics Alliance in order to market authorized generics under the Greenstone label.


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Centrifugation vs. Multiple-pass Hemofiltration of the Residual Cardiopulmonary Bypass Volume
This study has been completed.
University of Saskatchewan
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First Posted: August 15, 2011
Last Update Posted: April 1, 2013
Saskatoon Health Region
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
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Traditional cardiac surgery requires patient connection to the Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) apparatus which takes over the function of the heart and lungs while the surgeon performs the necessary surgery. The residual blood left in the CPB equipment (1.5-2.0 L) is centrifuged and washed leaving only red blood cells (RBCs) suspended in a saline solution. The RBCs are reinfused into the patient as needed by the anesthesiologist. The main problem with this technique is that many of the important components of the blood such as plasma proteins and clotting factors are discarded through cell washing. This study will explore a novel method (multiple-pass hemofiltration) of processing the residual pump blood which will allow the patient to receive their own whole blood with minimum waste of important components. The newer method of processing the residual pump volume has also been termed off-line modified ultrafiltration (off-line MUF) and is similar to the process that the kidneys use to filter the blood. It is hypothesized that multiple-pass hemofiltration of the residual CPB volume will reduce the occurrence of inflammatory responses, preserve plasma proteins, and decrease allogenic blood exposure and improve clinical outcomes as compared to centrifugation.
|Coronary Artery Disease Heart Valve Diseases
|Procedure: Centrifugation Procedure: Multiple-pass hemofiltration
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Care Provider)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Outcomes & Biochemical Parameters Following Cardiac Surgery: Effects of Transfusion of Residual Blood Using Centrifugation and Multiple-Pass Hemofiltration
Further study details as provided by Erick McNair, University of Saskatchewan:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Hemoglobin [ Time Frame: Baseline, Hemodilution and 12-hours post-operatively in ICU ]Serum hemoglobin will be measured from the patient at baseline, after hemodilution, and at 12-hours post-operatively in the ICU.
- Albumin [ Time Frame: baseline, hemodilution and 12-hours post-operatively in ICU ]Serum albumin in g/L will be measured at baseline, hemodilution and 12-hours post-operatively in ICU.
- Total Protein [ Time Frame: Baseline, hemodilution, and-12 hours post-operatively in ICU ]Serum total protein will be measured in g/L at the specified time intervals.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Allogeneic blood products [ Time Frame: 12-hours post-operatively in ICU ]The volume of allogeneic blood products will be recorded.
- Ventilation time [ Time Frame: 12-hours post-operatively in ICU ]The time between intubation in OR and extubation in the ICU.
- Chest tube drainage [ Time Frame: 12-hours post-operatively in ICU ]The total volume of chest tube drainage in ICU.
- Vasoactive Inotrope score [ Time Frame: 12-hours post-operatively in ICU ]We will calculate the vasoactive inotrope score to determine if there is an increased risk of adverse outcomes.
- Length of stay in ICU [ Time Frame: Within 24 hours ]The average time of discharged from ICU.
- Markers of inflammation [ Time Frame: At 12-hours ICU ]Inflammatory mediators: tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha), soluble receptors for advanced glycation end products (sRAGE), and high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs CRP).
- Indicators of Kidney Function [ Time Frame: 12-hours ICU ]Serum creatinine, creatinine clearance, volume of IV fluid intake, volume of urine output, fluid balance
|Study Start Date:
|March 2011
|Study Completion Date:
|October 2012
|Primary Completion Date:
|September 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Experimental: Multiple-pass hemofiltration
Procedure: Centrifugation
Other Name: Cell washingProcedure: Multiple-pass hemofiltration
The residual volume from the CPB circuit is pumped though a hemofilter for multiple passes removing the crystalloid component thereby concentrating the plasma.
Other Name: Hemofiltration
Detailed Description:
This study is being performed because the traditional method of recovery of the residual volume of blood from the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit involves centrifugation and washing of whole blood with a saline solution. This process is sufficient for the recovery of red blood cells however; it results in the discarding of other important components of the blood. The removal of white blood cells, plasma proteins and clotting factors may result in an increased risk of a adverse outcomes during the post-operative period. The new technique our team wants to investigate returns a greater proportion of the patients' whole blood for reinfusion. Our study objectives are to compare the two techniques and determine which technique produces the safest most reliable method of blood processing to help the patient have a smooth, short, transfusion free post-operative period in the intensive care unit (ICU).
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|40 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- all males and females that will be receiving open heart surgery (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts and / or Valve repair/replacement) during the study period.
Exclusion Criteria:
- history of bleeding disorders
- history inflammatory diseases rheumatoid arthritis
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To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01416792
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01416792
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|Responsible Party:
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Multiple-pass hemofiltration
|First Submitted:
|June 7, 2011
|First Posted:
|August 15, 2011
|Last Update Posted:
|April 1, 2013
|Last Verified:
|September 2011
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Coronary Artery Disease
Myocardial Ischemia
Coronary Disease
Heart Valve Diseases
Heart Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
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Kingpins of streetwear, SSUR and The Hundreds have come together for an exclusive LA-inspired collaboration. With The Hundreds hosting a SSUR pop-up shop adjacent to their Rosewood gallery space for the next month, the collection has been divided into two product lines. The SSUR pop-up shop will host the in-store only Rosewood collection - encompassing a snapback hat, t-shirt, pullover and sweatpants-along with a host of SSUR clothing and the SSUR x The Hundreds Fairfax branded snapback and tee. The Fairfax pieces will be available at The Hundreds flagships in New York, LA, San Francisco and Santa Monica as well as the The Hundreds online store. The two lines come in clean black colorways with chunky gothic font encasing the Fairfax and Rosewood letterings. If you happen to be on the West Coast stop by the pop-up shop while it's still around and check out the fiery wallpaper, Russ Karablin's own design no less.
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Staff at Warwick Hospital's coronary care unit went red for a day and raised more than £700 for the British Heart Foundation.
Members of the team also sold homebaked cakes and fruit and ran a raffle for the case. Cardiac rehab sister Balbinder Mattu said: "The British Heart Foundation is an amazing organisation. They support heart patients in so many ways and help us to support our patients."


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Guests Ages 50 and Over Welcomed in Clubs Nationwide for Complimentary Workouts from Sept. 23-29
SAN RAMON, CALIF. - September 17, 2012
SAN RAMON, Calif. -24 Hour Fitness, a member of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), is proud to announce its support of Active Aging Week (Sept. 23-29) - an annual event sponsored by ICAA that promotes healthy lifestyles among older adults. Marking the second year 24 Hour Fitness has sponsored Active Aging Week, the company invites guests and the millions of Americans who are 50 years old or older to stop by any 24 Hour Fitness® club across the country for complimentary workouts from Sept. 23-29.
"No matter what your age or fitness level, a simple key to aging well is maintaining a healthy lifestyle," said Randy Drake, senior vice president of fitness and business development, 24 Hour Fitness. "Active Aging Week is a great time for us to help older adults focus on overall wellness by welcoming them into our clubs and sharing the resources we offer."
24 Hour Fitness offers a variety of amenities and programs that are great for people of all ages and fitness levels including specialized programs for older adults. The company's partnerships with Silver&Fit® and SilverSneakers® also support the health and fitness goals of approx. 90,000 24 Hour Fitness members across the country. Both programs provide club access to eligible Medicare Advantage members and group retirees of participating health plans and insurance companies. 24 Hour Fitness also offers exciting group exercise classes at select clubs, including Zumba Gold®, SilverSneakers Cardio, SilverSneakers Strength and more - which are specifically designed for the needs of older adults and provide a fun and social experience.
"24 Hour Fitness inspires age 50-plus adults to live actively by providing a wide range of fitness opportunities targeted to this group," said Colin Milner, chief executive officer, ICAA. "As a member of ICAA and sponsor of Active Aging Week, they continue to demonstrate their commitment to improved physical fitness and function for older adults, which are keys to healthier, more vital aging. We're thrilled that our work together is helping to ensure people have the opportunities and support they need to live well at any age."
John Gropper, 74-year-old 24 Hour Fitness personal trainer and active aging expert, believes that mobility, weight, flexibility and longevity can all be improved by staying active. Gropper started his fitness career during his retirement after overcoming his own health and fitness struggles. Today, he helps older adults of all fitness levels and abilities to learn how to age actively. His tips to help older adults achieve a healthy lifestyle, include:
• Start slowly. If you have not been active, start slow and progress. Walking on the treadmill for only 10 minutes or stretching a few minutes each day is an effective and safe way to start a fitness routine. As you gain energy and your body builds stamina, increase your activity levels and make it more challenging. If you have a pre-existing condition that limits physical activity, make sure to see your doctor before starting a new workout regimen.
• Try something new. New activities are beneficial to your health and can also be enjoyable - especially when done with friends and family. Invite a companion to join you on a nature walk or try a group exercise class together at 24 Hour Fitness. Taking advantage of your time spent with loved ones can be rewarding for both your health and happiness.
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Jurors in suburban Detroit have been given a computer so they can listen again to a critical 911 call as they deliberate in the trial of a 75-year-old woman who shot and killed her teenage grandson.
The jury must decide whether to convict Sandra Layne of first-degree murder or a lesser charge, or acquit her on the basis of self-defense. The first full day of deliberations began Tuesday in Oakland County, north of Detroit.
Prosecutor Paul Walton says there was nothing defensive about Layne's treatment of 17-year-old Jonathan Hoffman. He was shot six times last spring at their home in West Bloomfield Township, even while pleading for help during a 911 call.
Layne's attorney says she feared her grandson and felt overwhelmed by his drug use and choice of friends.


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I'd love to just use my 30-30....too bad it's against the law here
Doc, I don't care much for the very loose term of "gun" either. Although I do catch myself using it now and then. To me, when I hear "gun" I think artillery
like as in 12# field "gun". So to right myself, brush
to me would be pretty much dead on with what you and slayer said. That and the CVA staghorn (along with many others) is unwieldy to me...Not very well balanced, the angle of the grip on the stock with the 23" barrel makes the rifle feel cumbersome.
Also, I just like making something different, while keeping a hint of the same. It'll be a CVA staghorn, but someone familiar with them would likely do a double take looking at it. I like custom, what can I say? I had a brand new uberti Hombre for two days and started messing with it. I buffed the finish to remove the pebbling from the frame and turned it a nice soft blue black from the flat black paint look. Then I stripped the grips, took the matte brass to eye blinding polished and re profiled the front sight. It's a hombre true enough, but there's not another one around just like it.
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The truth about the attack on Piebury Corner before Arsenal 2 – Napoli 0 [video]
The attack on the Piebury Corner restaurant near the Emirates before Arsenal's win over Napoli has caught the headlines.
As we mentioned yesterday, Napoli supporters have a pretty poor reputation and this s confirmed by the owner of Piebury Corner who has given an interview to the always excellent Arsenal Fan TV.
Paul from Piebury Corner has a pretty sad and depressing tale to report but also questions why no one had any intelligence that such an attack was planned.
But, there are some positives. Including, the fact a Naples radio station called Piebury Corner to apologise and the pies that weren't used due to the attack, were given to homeless children.
The Arsenal Fan TV interview with Paul from Piebury Corner is below.


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Theodore A. Antonakopoulos
Theodore A. Antonakopoulos received the Diploma degree in electrical engineering. In September 1985, he started his postgraduate studies in the field of computer communication networks. In April 1989, he received his Ph.D. degree with honors. Since 1991, he has been at the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Patras, Patras, Greece, where he is currently a Professor. As a Senior Researcher and a Technical Supervisor at the Laboratory of Electrotechnics, he is leading the Communications and Embedded Systems (COMES) Group, with research focusing on the following areas: development of data communication devices and local area and wireless networks, with emphasis on efficient hardware implementation and rapid prototyping. From 1995 to 1996, he spent his sabbatical year at the Research Triangle Institute (RTI), Durham, NC, USA, where he was involved in hardware development for multiprocessing in mobile communications. He has published over 130 scientific papers and he has more than 650 citations. He participated in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad, sometimes, as a member of the organizing committee. Since 1999, he has been a Senior Member of the IEEE, has participated in several societies of the IEEE, and has been a Member of the Greek Technical Chamber.
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Domestic Disputes
The GOP should not assume it can capitalize on Obama's failures in the 2012 elections. Some in the media might appear to be turning on the President now but next spring there will be a rekindling of that love affair with enough PDA to make even a liberal vomit. The "don't get cocky" advice still applies. If you rush into the middle of a domestic dispute thinking you will be welcomed and appreciated you might find yourself outnumbered and under attack.
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