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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — From Imelda Marcos to Manny Pacquiao, familiar names of political clans and celebrities dominated the ballots in the Philippines' congressional and local elections Monday, making them a contest of popularity first and reform second.
Despite scattered killings and fears of fraud, the polls were expected to be relatively peaceful after authorities took steps to prevent chaos in one of Asia's most raucous democracies. Polling started at 7 a.m. and ends at 7 p.m. with first results expected in 48 hours.
More than 52 million Filipinos have registered to elect 18,000 officials, including half of the 24-member Senate, nearly 300 members of the House of Representatives and leaders of a Muslim autonomous region in the south, where Islamic insurgents, al-Qaida-linked gunmen and private armies have long been a concern.
Elections in the Philippines are about name recall. Parties exist in name only and to bankroll campaigns. Political platforms are an addition, less important than a catchy slogan or good TV ad.
Still, the outcome will determine the level of support for President Benigno Aquino III's reform agenda in his remaining three years in office. Aquino has been praised at home and abroad for cracking down on widespread corruption, backing key legislation and concluding an initial peace agreement with Muslim rebels.
But he cannot run for re-election and a choice of his successor will depend on the new political landscape.
Among 33 senatorial candidates are two of Aquino's relatives, a neophyte daughter of the vice president, a son of the sitting chamber president, a son of a late president, an ousted president's son, a spouse and children of former senators and there's a possibility that two siblings will be sitting in the same house. Currently, 15 senators have relatives serving in elective positions.
The race for the House is even more of a family affair. Toppled dictator Ferdinand Marcos' widow, the flamboyant 83-year-old Imelda, is expected to keep her seat as a representative for Ilocos Norte province, the husband's birthplace where the locals kept electing the Marcoses despite allegations of corruption and abuse during their long rule. Marcos' daughter, Imee is seeking re-election as governor and the son, Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., is already a senator.
Boxing star Manny Pacquiao is also seeking re-election in the House and building a dynasty of his own: his brother Rogelio is running to represent his southern district and wife Jinkee as vice-governor for Sarangani province.
On the local level, Joseph Estrada, who was ousted in a 2001 "people power" revolt on corruption allegations, is running for mayor of Manila, hoping to capitalize on his movie star popularity, particularly among the poor masses.
Philippine elections have long been dominated by politicians belonging to the same bloodlines. At least 250 political families have monopolized power across the country, although such dynasties are prohibited under the 1987 constitution. Congress — long controlled by members of powerful clans targeted by the constitutional ban — has failed to pass the law needed to define and enforce the provision.
"Wherever you go, you see the names of these people since we were kids. It is still them," businessman Martin Tunac, 54, said after voting in Manila. "One of the bad things about political dynasties is they control everything, including business."
School counselor Evelyn Dioquino said that the proliferation of political dynasties was a cultural issue and other candidates stood little chance because clans "have money, so they are the only ones who can afford (to run). Of course, if you have no logistics, you can't run for office."
Critics worry that a single family's stranglehold on different levels of government could stymie checks against abuses and corruption. A widely cited example is the 2009 massacre of 58 people, including 32 media workers, in an ambush blamed on rivalry between powerful clans in southern Maguindanao province.
In the latest violence, gunmen killed five people and wounded two mayoral candidates in separate attacks over the weekend. Last month, gunmen fired on a truck carrying a town mayor and his supporters in southern Lanao del Norte province, killing 13 people including his daughter.
The 125,000-strong military has helped the government in urging candidates to shun violence. An army general took off with his troops aboard two helicopters and dropped leaflets calling for peaceful elections in Masbate, a central province notorious for political killings.
Ana Maria Tabunda from the independent pollster Pulse Asia said that dynasties restrict democracy, but added that past surveys by her organization have shown that most Filipinos are less concerned about the issue than with the benefits and patronage they can receive from particular candidates. Voters also often pick candidates with the most familiar surnames instead of those with the best records, she said.
"It's name recall, like a brand. They go by that," she said.
Associated Press writers Oliver Teves and Jim Gomez contributed to this report.
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John Lynn is the Founder of the HealthcareScene.com blog network which currently consists of 10 blogs containing over 8000 articles with John having written over 4000 of the articles himself. These EMR and Healthcare IT related articles have been viewed over 16 million times. John also manages Healthcare IT Central and Healthcare IT Today, the leading career Health IT job board and blog. John is co-founder of InfluentialNetworks.com and Physia.com. John is highly involved in social media, and in addition to his blogs can also be found on Twitter: @techguy and @ehrandhit and LinkedIn.
I recently stumbled upon the Insight Data Group website. I don't know much about the organization, but they had an interesting page on their site listing 10 tips for selecting the right EHR. Here are there 10 tips.
- Make sure the EHR is easy to use and customize
- Get training and more training
- Buy the 'right sized' solution for your practice
- Know who's filing your insurance claims
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- Use the government's money to pay for your EHR
- Compare total cost of ownership not monthly payments
- Know the financial stability and reputation of your EHR vendor
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Wednesday, 28 November 2012 07:56 PM
Shares of Knight Capital Group Inc. enjoyed their biggest rally in nine years after the company received takeover offers from Getco LLC and Virtu Financial LLC, setting up a bidding war that may end Knight's 17-year history as an independent company.
Getco's cash and stock offer values Knight at $3.50 a share, an 18 percent premium from Tuesday's close, and retains its public listing, according to a filing Wednesday from the Chicago-based high-frequency trader. Virtu submitted a bid to buy Knight for about $3 a share, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said. Another person familiar said the company's offer was made Wednesday. Knight was bailed out by six financial companies in August after losing more than $450 million in a trading malfunction.
The offers represent divergent structures for the surviving company and will force Knight's board to choose between immediate cash and a value ascribed in part by the stock market's view of Getco. Shares of the Jersey City, New Jersey- based market maker rose 15 percent to $3.42 Wednesday, bringing its three-day rally to 37 percent, the most since July 2003.
"If you're involved in a share deal, then you're betting that their market is going to continue to grow and there is an upside after the deal, whereas in a cash-only deal the upside is you're taking cash, and cash now," said Sang Lee, managing partner at Boston-based Aite Group LLC, in a phone interview. "It really depends on how the shareholders look at the market that all these firms are in."
Market Makers
Virtu, Getco and Knight are automated market makers. While Getco and Virtu operate across asset classes mainly on exchanges and similar platforms around the world, Knight focuses on U.S. equities. It's also a wholesale market maker that services hundreds of retail brokers including Fidelity Investments and TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. by executing buy and sell orders for individuals. Neither Getco nor New York-based Virtu is in that business.
Knight declined to comment on Getco's proposal, citing a policy to not discuss shareholder activities, according to a statement from the company. Doug Cifu, president and chief operating officer of New York-based Virtu, declined to comment.
Under Getco's proposal, its chief executive officer, Daniel Coleman, would head the new company and Knight CEO Thomas Joyce would be non-executive chairman. The offer is a 41 percent premium to the stock's closing price on Nov. 23, the filing said.
Reverse Merger
Getco is proposing a two-step reverse merger in which Knight would be reorganized as a holding company with Getco receiving 242 million newly issued shares and warrants to buy 69 million more. The company would make a tender offer for up to 154 million Knight shares -- about half those outstanding, excluding Getco's current stake -- at $3.50, or about $539 million. Getco's existing stake in Knight, about 57 million shares, would be retired.
"They think there's long-term value in the company because they're making a bid and because of how the warrants are structured," Keith Ross, CEO of PDQ enterprises LLC, a Chicago-based dark pool operator, said in a phone interview. He was head of Getco from 2002 to 2005. "The warrants give them an incentive to help the company be profitable. This is an additional carrot."
Two people said automated market-maker Virtu plans to assert in talks with Knight that the offer is more attractive than the bid announced Wednesday by Getco because it is for all of Knight's shares and is more likely to be completed, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Capital Financing
The proposal would be financed by capital contributed by Silver Lake Management LLC, which owns a stake in Virtu, other private equity firms and individuals, and a loan commitment of at least $1 billion led by Credit Suisse Group AG, another person said. All three spoke on condition of anonymity because the talks are private.
"An all-cash offer is going to trump mixed consideration, but we still don't know where Virtu's offer is going to be exactly above $3, while we know that Getco is at $3.50," Sachin Shah, a special situations and merger arbitrage strategist at Tullett Prebon Americas Corp. in Jersey City, said in a phone interview. "The board will have to evaluate the merits of each offer and it may be looking for more from a white knight or from these two bidders."
Trading Malfunction
Knight shares were above $10 prior to the trading malfunction and bailout, which diluted existing owners by more than 70 percent. The company dodged bankruptcy almost four months ago when six financial firms, including Getco, provided $400 million to restore the company's capital after the trading malfunction, when incorrectly installed software caused it to bombard U.S. exchanges with unintended orders.
"What happened with Knight made them more of a takeover target than other firms," Adam Sussman, partner and director of research and Tabb Group LLC in New York, said in a phone interview. "It makes sense for the industry and the company. There's an oversupply of capacity whether it's on the market- making, execution or research side."
Getco's offer would result in no shareholder owning more than 20 percent of the combined company and most large shareholders would be under 10 percent, according to the filing. The board of the combined company would include four directors nominated by former Getco shareholders and three directors currently on Knight's board. Getco said it has lined up $950 million in financing for the deal.
Ultimate Value
The ultimate value in combining Knight and Getco will depend in part on whether the shares trade at a discount or premium to their book value, which Getco estimated at $3.50, Christopher Allen, an analyst at Evercore Partners Inc. in New York, said in a phone interview.
"What it would trade at post-bid is hard to say because we don't know what Getco's financials look like," Allen said. "You'd have to know more about Getco's profitability, risk profile, volatility of earnings and balance sheet before you could say whether they'd trade at a premium or discount."
Knight has transformed over the last decade from mainly handling orders from individuals sent by brokers into a financial services company with institutional clients, electronic trading and businesses in fixed income and currency. It owns the Hotspot FX and BondPoint platforms, provides research and asset management and got into the reverse mortgage business in 2010. Knight had more than 1,545 employees at the end of September, it said in a regulatory filing.
'Better World'
In an Aug. 6 interview, Getco's Coleman said Knight's disappearance wouldn't have yielded a "better world" for Getco. Without Knight's ability to provide liquidity, "it would be more expensive for everyone to trade," he said in a phone interview.
"In some ways Knight's a competitor, in some ways they're a client, in some ways we're their client," Coleman said. "But at the end of the day the liquidity they provide and I think the liquidity we provide probably makes both of us better. This is in our strategic interest to make sure Knight stays viable."
Along with Getco, founded in 1999, the firms that provided capital to Knight in August included Blackstone Group LP, brokerages Stifel Nicolaus & Co. and Ameritrade and investment banks Stephens Inc. and Jefferies Group Inc. Virtu does not have a stake in the company.
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The Texas Rangers released OF Ruben Sierra Jr. from the team's minor league camp Wednesday, March 28. The team also cut P Cody Evans, P Jorge Marban, P John Meloan, 1B Clark Murphy, OF Efrain Nunez, OF Kendall Radcliffe, INF Jonathan Roof, OF Orlando Sandoval and P Fabian Williamson.
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Salt and white pepper
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1 1⁄2 cups white wine
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
3 tbsp. water
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24 celery stalks, chopped
6 leeks, white part only, chopped
3 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
6 bay leaves
3 tbsp. curry powder
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8 cups water
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3 cups heavy cream
1. Melt 2 tbsp. butter in a large nonstick pan over med. heat. Add the sliced onions and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until the onions are golden brown, about 25-30 min. Add 8 cups chicken stock and white wine. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and slowly simmer for 15 min.
2. Heat vegetable oil and water over medium heat in a 12-qt. saucepan. Add chopped onion, celery, and leeks. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 min. Add the remaining 8 cups chicken stock.
3. Tie thyme and bay leaves together with a string or place in cheesecloth. Add to stock and vegetables and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 25-30 min.
4. Melt remaining butter in a 5-qt. saucepan over low heat. Whisk in curry powder and flour to make a roux. Cook until the roux bubbles, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
5. Strain 2 cups of the stock and vegetable mixture from the 12-qt, saucepan into roux. Whisk vigorously until smooth, then return mixture to the saucepan. Stir until well combined. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 min.
6. Remove from heat. Discard tied herbs. Puree soup in a food processor and strain. Return to a 10-qt. saucepan and add the sliced onions and stock mixture. Simmer over low heat.
7. Acidulate 8 cups of water with lemon juice. Peel, core, quarter, and slice apples
widthwise. Place apples in acidulated water to prevent discoloration.
8. Heat cream in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Drain the apples, rinse with running water, and shake dry. Add apples to cream and heat through, about 3-4 min., making sure it does not boil. Add cream and apples to soup and season to taste with salt and pepper. Soup may be held hot for up to 1 hr.


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Testimonies: Breast Cancer
"My mom, Melba Teves, came in for prayer in September 2017 with a diagnosis of left side breast cancer with lymph node invasion. In December 2017, the surgeon then said the tumor had shrunk and softened. The next day, the oncologist said, "Feels like normal tissue to me!" Mom will be going for a repeat ultrasound and biopsy next week to confirm the healing."
- Becky S. on December 17th, 2017
"It is too soon to know if I was healed of breast cancer today, but I am believing for it and last time I was here, I was delivered from a spirit of grief, which was keeping me in deep sorrow."
- Peggy O. on June 24th, 2017
"CANCER DEFEATED I came to Oxnard Healing Rooms for prayer for a second mammogram and a skin cancer growth on my chest - hands were laid on me. Mammogram came back clear and the growth that I had for months disintegrated over the next few days! PRAIDE THE LORD!!!"
- Tracy A. on November 2nd, 2016
"Was diagnosed with breast cancer. Received prayer just before surgery. Report came back that surgical team couldn't find any cancer and pronounced she was cancer free. Doctors don't understand where the cancer went."
- Barbara on April 8th, 2011
"My journey with breast cancer began in January of 2007. Then in June of 2011 I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer that had spread to my spine. By October it had spread to the lymph nodes in my neck. I was told that bone cancer was incurable and that I would have to be on chemotherapy the rest of my life. Average life expectancy is two and a half to three years. I had never experienced such helplessness and hopelessness. Then my life changed! Early in the year of 2012 I was introduced to Terri and the Northshore Healing Rooms by a lifelong friend from Vancouver, Canada. I had never experienced this kind of prayer or love before. These people have prayed and cried with me. My faith has grown immensely. I soon began to experience the presence of God in my life. Many times and in many places I have been overwhelmed by the most wonderful scent of flowers that you can ever imagine. There is no flower on earth that compares to this scent. Others around me have smelled it too. All I can tell them is that it is the presence of God. I know that He is with me and loves me. Knowing He loves me enough to let me know He is always with me, brings me overwhelming joy and tears at the same time. November 26 was another amazing day for me. After the prayer team prayed for me and I had arrived home, my whole body began to tingle very strongly and my spine was burning. The tingling, which was like a mild electrical current, lasted for over an hour. I knew that God was at work in my body. After having been through a year of chemotherapy treatments, and countless shots to repair my blood counts, I had asked my doctor to stop chemotherapy treatments. She agreed to the month of December 2012 off. I had planned to put my life in God's hands. I know he has wondrous plans for the rest of my life. He has given me many gifts and talents which I would like to be able to use in his service. In January 2013 I had another PET/CT scan. The results were amazing. No bone cancer left in the spine and all the lymph nodes were either smaller or gone. Praise God, for his grace and healing power is amazing. I continue on chemotherapy at this time. At my last doctor's visit I expressed my faith in beating this cancer. The doctor said "I know you are. And you will be around a long time after I retire." Two weeks ago I was asked by the Director of the Northshore Healing Rooms if I would pray for a young girl with stage 4 cancer. We did. The following Thursday she had a PET scan which showed no tumors in her body, only some questionable lymph nodes. Praise God! It is so wonderful to be a part of this wonderful team of God's people."
- Marlene B. on December 4th, 2014
"My sister Jean, age 70, was diagnosed with Bone Cancer on the inside of her backbone 5 weeks ago, which had metastacized from breast cancer she didn't know she had. I prayed for a total healing with NO operation, no chemo and no radiation. I stood on Malachi 3:10 where it says "test me in this," and that God would rebuke the devourer for you WHEN YOU TITHE. I tithe and I live in my sister's house. She is part of my provision. She felt "ill" for months and decided to go to the doctor. It was after she was diagnosed that I prayed, then the doctors did more tests and called her back in. They asked her if she was on HRT(Hormone Replacement Therapy). She was. They told her to get off the hormones immediately. They put her on two other medications: one for cancer and one to strengthen her bones. They also told her she wouldn't need any operations, chemo or radiation! Also that they would keep checking her and that she ought to be fine in a few months. Right now she feels great and plays golf three times a week. Hallelujah! Isn't God good'"
- Jean H. on April 24th, 2014
"In September 2013, Tonie was diagnosed with terminal cancer that spread from her breast into the lungs and liver. She became so ill that it tired her out to do the smallest task; to walk across a room would take great effort and all her breath away. Tonie was in an Oroville CA service, March 09, 2014, where Dan Prout and several members of the Sierra Ministries Healing Team were ministering. She felt the Lord was healing her during the worship service when prayer for healing was offered. Tonie received ministry in one of our small groups, after which she reported she could take full breaths, was not experiencing any pain and felt the good cells in her body taking over. Three days later her husband, Donnie, reported there were no signs of her having any trouble breathing or problems with physical tasks; Praise God! As of April 19, 2014, Tonie continues to be able to breathe fully and deeply. After reviewing a recent scan, her doctor reportedly says her liver is cancer free. She continues to have a small amount of cancer in both right breast and right lung. The doctor is amazed at the effectiveness of the chemotherapy he has been administering. Tonie and her husband believe the major changes in her body are on account of God's work. Of course we do not deny the important role of medical science. (Tonie's story is an ideal example of how healing miracles often have apparent medical explanations.) We look forward to her complete healing by the power of the Cross and in the authority of Jesus' name."
- Tonie on March 9th, 2014
"1 year ago a mass was found in my breast I saw several doctors with differing opinions. Some said to operate. I said no to operation. I came several times for prayer at the healing rooms. I just went back to my doctor, and she said the mass was totally gone. PTL !!"
- cindy on February 24th, 2014
"I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had an MRI coming up just after the IAHR Region 1 Conference (Oct. 25-27.) I received prayer from the Salem, MA healing room director and some of their healing team while at the conference. When I had the MRI, the results came back "healthy and normal!" I will be having one more followup, but things are looking drastically better. Thank you for praying!"
- C T. on November 12th, 2013
"In the past I have had lumps cut out of my breast. On 17th October I discovered a large, hard, rock-type lump in my right breast, the size of a large marble. I phoned the Healing Rooms and we prayed over the phone. I felt indignation and anger at Satan rise up in me. I felt like Jesus, twisting together reeds and ropes to make a whip to drive out the money-changers in the temple. I saw myself as the temple of the Lord. The next day a Healing Rooms team member sent me a text with the scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15-22 "Stand still, you don't need to fight, see the salvation of the Lord. Believe in the Lord God and you will be established, believe His prophets and you will prosper". A week later I discovered the lump had completely gone!! Thank you Jesus!!!"
- Julie C. on October 31st, 2013
"I was told after my mastectomy and lymph node removal that my arm would be permanently numb from a severed major nerve. But God has healed my arm; I get more and more feeling back in my right arm although it was supposed to be "impossible." I can play the piano again, I can crochet, I can do all the things that I did before. God healed me after surgery so quickly that doctors were shocked and couldn't believe it. Drains came out in one week instead of 4 to 6 weeks and I have full range of motion in my shoulder. God has allowed me to heal and He has carried me to the most incredible doctors. To God be the glory!"
- Susi H. on September 30th, 2013
"To everyone who reads my testimony, I want to tell you that our God is Alive! He is the same Today, Yesterday, and Forever. He never changes. What He did 2000 years ago He will still do today. All He asks from us is to Believe. I remember vividly coming back from the doctor's office. I went to get the results of my biopsy after two inconclusive mammograms. I went alone, thinking it would be a regular visit. Then things changed. My doctor said I had breast cancer and that it had to be removed immediately, I was in shock and couldn't believe what I heard. I went home and saw my husband smiling and asking me if everything was alright. But I couldn't even say anything. Then he realized and embraced me and we were both crying. He said, "God has a purpose". In the days before my surgery, every church that we had contact with was praying for me. Even during a Pastor's prayer meeting that my husband attended, they prayed for me. I was so encouraged that my faith got stronger and stronger. When I opened my eyes after the surgery, it was the break of dawn. I was alone in my room but felt God's presence around me and I cried because of His faithfulness. Today I am cancer free and I give Him all the glory. Friends, brothers, and sisters in the Lord if you are going through pain, sickness, trials, or hardship... if you are lost and don't understand what is happening, don't look anywhere else. Look up- JESUS is the answer. TRUST GOD, HIS PROMISED TO HEAL HAS NOT ENDED YET. CHRIST STILL HEALS."
- Rev. Marina M. on August 22nd, 2013
"To everyone who reads my testimony, I want to tell you that our God is Alive! He is the same Today, Yesterday, and Forever. He never changes. What He did 2000 years ago He will still do today. All He asks from us it to Believe. I remember vividly coming back from the doctor's office. I went to get the results of my biopsy after two inconclusive mammograms. I went alone, thinking it would be a regular visit. Then things changed. My doctor said I had breast cancer and that it had to be removed immediately. I was in shock and couldn't believe what I heard. I went home and saw my husband smiling and asking me if everything was alright. But I couldn't even say anything. Then he realized and embraced me and we were both crying. He said, "God has a purpose." In the days before my surgery, every church that we had contact with was praying for me. Even during a Pastor's prayer meeting that my husband attended, they prayed for me. I was so encouraged that my faith got stronger and stronger. When I opened my eyes after the surgery, it was the break of dawn. I was alone in my room but felt God's presence around me and I cried because of His faithfulness. Today I am cancer free and I give Him all the glory. Friends, brothers and sisters in the Lord, if you are going through pain, sickness, trials, or hardship...if you are lost and don't understand what is happening, don't look anywhere else. Look up--JESUS is the answer."
- Pastor Marina M. on February 27th, 2001
"I attended the healing service three times. Each time prayer was asked that I would be healed. My mammogram had indicated that it was not normal. I had breast cancer two years ago, as it seemed that there might be a recurrence of the cancer. I had a biopsy on Monday March 12th 2012. On Wednesday March 14th, 2012, the Radiology office called and told me the result was negative, no cancer! I had several prayer warriors praying for me and I'm grateful, so very grateful for the ones praying for me at the healing services, and the intercessory team. God is so good!!"
- Anonymous on March 3rd, 2012
"June 10, 2012 - "Dear fellow sisters and brothers in Christ, I am truly grateful for all the prayers and the love you have shown me throughout our journey together. My love, faith and most of all my trust in Father God. I am now free of cancer. The word of God has become a part of me and it flows in my bloodstream to every cell of my body restoring and transforming my body. The word has become fresh, "For you sent your word and healed me." Ps. 107: 20. Several times God said to me, "I would be ok." Praise God for His deliverance. I love you all and pray for you every day. Thank you again for all your prayers and love you showed me. Love and bless you. P.F."
- Pat F. on June 10th, 2012
"I have battled breast cancer, I had a mastectomy, however whenever I went to the doctors my cancer count would be in the range from 11-20. I received prayer for total healing, after my last check-up, my doctor called me to happily report my numbers were ZERO! Thanks be to God!"
- Ruth C. on July 1st, 2010
"Betty has lost both her breasts, part of her left rib cage and a lung to cancer. After being prayed for the first time she believed she was healed and did indeed have healing, but started showing cancerous spots on her one remaining lung. She was prayed for again and they just received the report that she is healed. There is no cancer in her body."
- Betty S. on January 27th, 2012
"We are the first people that the Healing Room Team members in Gillette prayed for. My wife and I came from Nebraska to receive prayer for her against breast cancer. We can report that as of today 11/04/2010, my wife is doing well and we continually praise God. Since then we have been involved with opening up a Healing Room Ministry in Nebraska."
- John O. on August 17th, 2009
"I was diagnosed in 2007 with cancer of the right breast. God lead me to Gillette to the High Road Healing Room ministry in August 2009. My life is forever changed as a result of what God did through the ministry that I received while there. God began a process of healing my wounded heart. My emotions needed healing too as this occurred fear left,my faith increased. I began to believe I was worthy of His love and physical healing. Since then I have had total peace as God has healed me and protected me. I am cancer free now, glory to God! Also we are opening up a healing room now in Omaha, Nebraska in March. Thank you all,"
- Leah O. on July 15th, 2010
"Barbra, one of our Intercessors was diagnosed with breast cancer within the last month. She was scanned 3 times, 3 mri's, 3 biopsies, by 3 different Doctors, confirming she had brest cancer in both breasts. Surgery was on Mon. March 21st. Our prayer team prayed for her just before surgery at her bed side. At 5:00 P.M. the report came back that the surgical Team couldn't find any cancer and pronounced her cancer free. The Doctors don't understand where the cancer went. I'm sure Dr. JESUS knows. Praise HIS might Name."
- Barbra on March 26th, 2011
"I came for prayer for asthma and early stage cancer.The Lord touched me and I believe with my whole heart that He has healed me completely tonight.The glory be to God. He is great and nothing is impossible for Him."
- Klokkie T. on February 24th, 2011
"In September, 2004, I was diagnosed at the Mayo Clinic with a rare form of metastatic breast cancer that had spread to my lungs and liver. Since this form of cancer had not historically responded to medical treatment, the doctors offered no hope of cure or even living beyond eight months. I was devastated! I returned to Seattle where I was paced on a chemotherapy regime and began receiving weekly prayer at the Bothell Healing Rooms.
It is now March 2006; my breast and lungs are clear and the lesions in my liver have decreased substantially. During these past 18 months the Healing Room Ministry has become more than a powerful support during my medical journey; it is an essential ingredient to all that God is doing in my body, soul and spirit. Prayer Partners not only agree with my faith and prayer, but also dauntlessly proclaim God's promises for healing and health when my faith is challenged by a discouraging doctors report. They have a complete devotion and commitment to God's Word for DIVINE HEALTH and HEALING. While I experience God's healing in baby steps, the Healing Rooms help me hold tight to God's Word for financial provision, insurance cooperation, positive medical reports and daily victories before I experience them.
My testimony is I AM HEALED OF THE LORD.
Nickalene Johnson "
- Nickalene J. on March 13th, 2006
"In March 2001 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Following the mastectomy an MRI Scan revealed "multiple secondaries in the liver." The surgeon was disappointed, but God gave me great peace with Phil. 4:6. My family and close friends prayed. As a further check I was asked to return for an Ultrasound. Here, the technician finally said "I can find nothing of any significance!" Another MRI Scan was ordered. This confirmed that all was clear. I have had no more complications in over 8 years since then. Thank You Jesus."
- Marion D. on December 7th, 2009
"A Total Healing of Breast Cancer - PRAISE the LORD let's declare the greatness of Our GOD Together - LORD we DECLARE YOUR GREATNESS! "photos" of tumors before - with titanium marker place next to tumors by Doctors - Person received prayer - Right before surgery new "photos" - NO tumors - just a titanium maker!! Blessed Be the LORD OUR GOD - Creator of the Universe WHO does all Things Well! TOTAL AND COMPLETE HEALING "
- Jeff & Kathy G. on August 27th, 2009
" This is a story of God's love for me and all of you. It is a story of how God is moving in our healing rooms. On the last Friday in June 2008, I received a call from my surgeon telling me that a lump inmy breast was cancer. That evening I went to our church healing room. While in the healing room, I felt a sensation of warmth and smoothing in the tumor area, which was about the size of an egg. I did not know the significance of this until later. I went into the room with heaviness and came out with a smile onmy face. The following Tuesday, I had surgery to remove the tumor. After the surgery, in the recovery room, my surgeon told me she had removed tissue the size of an egg and the whole tumor was now gone. God had brought all the cells into that egg for my surgeon to remove! After the surgery, I had more tests. Based on my history and my family history, it was likely that my genetics were positive for increased risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer. My genetics were negative, Praise God! I believe the Lord healed those, too. The company who did the testing even did a thrid test for free because it was likely the results should have been positive. If you have anything troubling you, go to the healing rooms. I have been back a few more times. The staff there, which are your brothers and sisters in Christ, usher in God's Spirit into that rooom for you. I thank God for each and every one of them! "
- Wendy F. on November 30th, 2008
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Our pressure transmitters, also known as pressure transducers, use piezoresistive technology to accurately measure pressure. This is based off of a small circuit called a Wheatstone bridge attached to the back of a diaphragm. As the diaphragm flexes from pressure, the resistance in the Wheatstone bridge (hereafter known as the "sensing element") changes relative to pressure, providing a basis of measurement.
There are a few different methods of mounting the sensing element to the pressure transmitter diaphragm. Each has it's own set of pros and cons. For example, some perform better in low pressure environments, others in high pressure. We'll use the best method according to the configuration of your sensor.
Once the measurement is taken, the transmitter conditions the signal to the output you have chosen and sends it off to your control system.
While we only list a few pressure transducer families, each has a wide variety of configurable options when you purchase. These include options for:
Most allow you to adjust the zero and span in the field as well.
APG pressure transmitters are used throughout industry, in both process and storage environments. Our PT-L families are built for industrial applications in pressure ranges up to 10,000 psi, and are suitable for both liquids and gasses. They are designed to provide accurate measurements and a long life expectancy at a low cost.
Our PT-400 family is designed for extreme environments. In particular, our heavy duty pressure transducers are designed to handle:
They're popular in the Oil & Gas industry where demanding conditions are further complicated by hazardous classified areas. In particular, our PT-400 pressure transmitters are well suited for applications with extreme vibration - where other pressure transducers tend to fall apart.
Yes. Our popular PT-400 model is commonly used in outdoor locations such as lift stations, oil rigs, and tank farms, and has built-in reverse polarity and surge protection compliant with IEC 61000-4-5. Our standard duty models are meant for indoor environments and do not have lightning protection.back to top
Yes. The PT-400 is designed for outdoor use in harsh and hazardous conditions. It's hazardous location certifications include CSA Class 1, Div. 1, ATEX, and IECEx approvals for worldwide use. It's also built to withstand intense vibration common on oil rigs.back to top
We have two varieties of simple pressure transducers. Our PT-L9/13/14 series have a non-amplified mV/V output, is super compact, inexpensive, and great for anywhere you won't have a lot of electrical noise. Our PT-L1/L3/L10 series has an amplified output (VDC & 4-20mA), is compact, still inexpensive, and works better where electrical noise is more of a concern.
These models aren't beefed up for extremes like our larger PT-400, but they're just as reliable in controlled environments and often trusted in critical applications.back to top
Different sensing elements have different pros and cons. The pros of a MEMs transducer is that it's more stable and costs less. However, strain gages and foil gages have their own set of pros that make them preferable in the right circumstances. Rest assured, we use whichever type of transducer that is most suitable for your application.back to top
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In general, the overpressure rating is 1.5X full scale range. But this changes based on the configuration and pressure range of your sensor. The higher the pressure range, the less overpressure you can get away with. Burst pressure is another important spec. This depends on the yield strength of the material used to make your pressure diaphragm. Consult with us on your specific model for more detail.back to top


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Today at Comic-Con Capcom and Namco teamed up for a surprising announcement. The two developers are collaborating to produce Street Fighter X Tekken. It is exactly what it sounds like: a fighting game that pits the characters from Street Fighter against those of Tekken. The fighters will all retain their signature moves.
Note that it is not called Street Fighter vs. Tekken. The title is pronounced Street Fighter "Cross" Tekken.
Street Fighter x Tekken at IGN.com
During Capcom's Comic-Con panel today, both a trailer and a gameplay demonstration were shown. The trailer showed Ryu meditating in a dojo when Kazuya Mishima from Tekken bursts through the door, ready to kick some ass. After the Street Fighter X Tekken logo was shown, the classic Pac-Man cut scenes were recreated with Mega Man chasing a ghost across the screen and then running the other way followed by Pac-Man.
Then Yoshinori Ono from Capcom and Katsuhiro Harada from Namco played against each other in a quick match. During gameplay, Ryu called in Chun Li to help him out and Kazuya called in Nina Williams for a ridiculous team-up attack. They fought on a futuristic battlefield with giant mechs roaming in the background. The game was running on a PlayStation 3. Visually, it looked very similar to Street Fighter IV with 2D gameplay and 3D rendered character models.
Street Fighter X Tekken is being developed for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. When will it be out? Capcom says "not for a while." Namco also said it is creating its own version of the game, Tekken X Street Fighter, but details on that aren't available at this time.


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While her husband, Clyde, was off saving the world, Margaret East was packing the family's bags in Italy. Time to move again.
"Where we going, mommy?" asked 3-year-old Suzy, the youngest of Clyde's six children.
"France, honey. Daddy needs us there now."
So off they went to France, living in a house off base because their family was too large to live on base. While Margaret set up house, enrolled the kids in school on the Air Force base, and found a new pet for them to play with, Clyde East went to work saving the world.
He was excellent at his job.
When Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower needed to know the Germans' troop concentrations at Normandy for the D-Day invasion, it was Clyde who cut through the clouds in his P-51 Mustang on the morning of June 6, 1944, and took the reconnaissance photographs — shooting down an enemy aircraft along the way.
When Gen. George Patton's army was making its dash across France, it was Clyde flying up ahead through heavy anti-aircraft fire to let Patton know what to expect — shooting down a dozen more enemy planes in the process.
By the end of World War II, he had amassed more than 350 combat hours, and chalked up 13 aerial victories — earning many of this country's most decorated medals and a spot in the military history books.
And Clyde was just getting started.
He moved on to Korea for 130 more combat missions, and a decade later, when President John F. Kennedy wanted proof in October 1962 that there were Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, it was Air Force Lt. Col. Clyde East who went over there and got the president the pictures he needed. Four times.
He was doing early air reconnaissance in Vietnam when Margaret said "enough." His next assignment would have been in Okinawa as a base commander and she was tired of packing. Let someone else save the world, Clyde, you've got kids ready to go college.
So he retired from the Air Force in 1965, and went to work for the RAND Corp.in Santa Monica as a military analyst for the next 28 years. Margaret finally put the family suitcases away.
"I honestly believe dad could do what he did for his country because of the strength at home from my mother," said daughter Suzy Danner, as she watched the crowd Tuesday gather around her 92-year-old father as he sat in his wheelchair in the American Heroes room at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley.
On the wall behind him was a display case with 43 medals — including the coveted Silver Star and Distinguished Flying Cross — and an old, black and white picture of a dashing, confidant looking young man sitting in the open cockpit of his P-51 Mustang.
The newest American Hero in the room. Clyde East.
"Dad's always been my hero, but now it's set in stone in President Reagan's library," Suzy said. "I guess you could say he's now officially the country's hero."
It's a shame the 40th President of the United States and the flying ace never had the chance to meet. You just know they would have been fast friends.
Alzheimer's had already robbed the president of his memory when Clyde became a docent at the Reagan library back in 1995 after visiting one day with Margaret, who died in 2002.
"My father always admired men of power, people who shaped this country," Suzy said. "My father admired Ronald Reagan."
It was at the library in 2004 when I first met Clyde, guiding a group of school children through the many stages of Reagan's life. The kids had no idea who this grandpa was talking to them, but Clyde didn't care.
He's a humble man and, besides, all those medals he was awarded for saving the world belonged to others, not him.
"I'm standing on the shoulders of hundreds of other pilots who didn't make it home," Clyde told me that day. "They're the real heroes. They gave everything."
Age has taken its toll on the old air ace, but he still has that twinkle in his eyes and smile when he sees other docents he worked with at the library for 17 years. One by one, they knelt down next to his wheelchair and told him how much they missed and respected him.
"I'm honored, thank you," Clyde whispered back, tears forming in the corners of his eyes.
Her mother would have so cherished this moment, Suzy said. She followed him all over the world, and to see him finally get the public recognition he so richly deserves as an American Hero is a great last act.
"I remember when we left France because dad was being reassigned back in the United States," said Suzy, who was born in Italy. "When we sailed into the harbor in New York mom pointed out the Statue of Liberty to us kids, and said it was good to be home.
"I was just a little girl, and that was the first thing I saw in America. It took me years to realize that she was why my father was gone from home all the time, why we moved around so much."
For another woman. The Statue of Liberty.
Dennis McCarthy's column appears on Friday. He can be reached at email@example.com


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MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Cosme is strengthening in Pacific waters southwest of the Mexican mainland and forecasters say it's expected to become a hurricane within a day.
The storm's maximum sustained winds have risen to 65 mph (105 kph) as of late Monday. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami says more strengthening is expected in the coming 48 hours with Cosme expected to become a hurricane sometime Tuesday.
Cosme is centered about 320 miles (515 kilometers) southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico, and is moving northwest at 14 mph (22 kph).
No coastal watches or warnings are in effect.
The hurricane center says ocean swells generated by the storm will begin affecting a swath of the Pacific coast from Manzanillo to Cabo Corrientes overnight with life-threatening surf and rip currents possible.


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|December 2, 2012, 09:32 AM
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Midway would not send me 9mm +P
I live in NW Las Vegas.
I ordered ammo from them, and they would honor everything including .357mags. They stated they would not send +p 9mm ammo to Las Vegas.
I sent them back to ask them, why not? I'm sure they would send me 500 S&W, or 460 S&W. But not 9mm +P.
What do you think about that?
|December 2, 2012, 09:43 AM
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Sucks. I'll be interested to hear what their reason is. Must be some law, legal action or bad experience to drive that policy. I don't know whey they should worry though, after all, "What happens in Vegas..................."
Guns don't kill people, fathers with pretty daughters do.
Two wrongs don't make a right, but three comes pretty close.
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|December 2, 2012, 09:55 AM
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Is there any law or something about +P ammo in Las Vagas ?
As far as Midwayusa I am about done with them. They have raised their shipping costs and also prices on certain items I have ordered in the past.
I was placing an order online for $147.00, nothing was on sale and I entered a coupon code for 25.00 off my order and a window popped up saying I could not use the coupon because the following items were on sale.
It listed 1 item was on sale for 1.00 off and another item for 3.00 off. Thetwo items were not on sale when I added them to my order. I have a feeling they were on sale all of a sudden just to avoid me using the coupon code. I cancelled the entire order. Then I get an email from them asking why I cancelled my order and I returned an email saying what happened and have not heard from them in 4 days.
A friend told me he orders from Midsouth Shooters Supply and I went to their website and found everything I had in my $147.00 order to midway for $31.00 less and their shipping is cheaper also.
|December 2, 2012, 10:30 AM
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^ Right now I'm in an anyone but Midway USA mood. They will learn the hard way.
|December 2, 2012, 11:04 AM
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I too would like to know why they would not sell you the ammo.
I see am am not the only one disgrunted with Midway. I have been buying from Midway since it first started around 30 years ago. It was a very small operation and had the best prices anywhere. Their business at that time centered around reloading supplies only. For their first 20 years, Midway was the only place I shopped. Times sure has changed.
IMHO, Midway is slowly becoming the next Gander Mountain.
Now Midway sells virtually everything thus their operating costs and overhead must now be great. Their prices are higher than most of their competition.
Midway's customer service (CS) is great and they do offer fast shipping. However since I deal with other places like Grafs, Natchez now, they too have great CS and fast shipping.
I agree, Midways shipping charges have risen sharply. Not so with their competition. Many wholesales are offering free shipping over the holidays or free shipping if you spend over X amount. Grafs offer a flat rate of $5.95. I have yet to see Midway do the same.
|December 2, 2012, 12:01 PM
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I switch to Midsouth, from Midway years ago! Far cheaper,better service, and have been a joy to work with!
|December 2, 2012, 11:31 PM
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There was a dustup over at Illinois Carry a few months ago because Midway would not send ammo to a Illinois resident because they lived "sort of near" Chicago.......nothing surprises me with them anymore. I am a capitalist pig though; I buy whatever happens to be cheapest there. Ammo is not one of those things.
Shameless plug time though; I buy 9MM and 45ACP hollow points from a place called Kyles Gun Shop in Ohio all the time. They stock the hard to find "Law Enforcement" 50 round boxes of things like Gold Dot's, Federal HST, Critical Defense, Ranger T etc that is cheap and hard to find. They always ship quick and the price is very reasonable for shipping.
|December 3, 2012, 06:28 PM
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They never responed back. I still buy from them and yes I been ordering +P 9mm for some time from different place, I've aslo bought +P ammo from Walmart in Vegas.
|December 3, 2012, 09:20 PM
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Sad to hear the way midway seems to have gone. I too have noticed merchandise and shipping increases . Ordered most of my stuff through them too. Too bad.
|December 3, 2012, 11:39 PM
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I too have moved away from Midway...
Midway has also fallen out of my graces. Nothing in particular prompted the change, just noticed that prices for both merchandise and shipping seemed to be a bit high.
I have since switched to Natchez Shooting Supply and have been 100% satisfied. Their prices are always very competitive, shipping is what I expect it to be, and they always have good ammo on sale (in handgun calibers anyway). Their customer service is also top notch in my book. About 6 months ago, I ordered 200 rounds of .223. Well, the order arrived and the boxes were marked 5.56, not .223. For AR guys, this wouldnt be an issue, but for someone with only a bolt action .223, this is an issue since you can't shoot 5.56 from a gun only designed for .223 Rem. Now, most places don't allow you to return ammo (and I completely understand why), but when I contacted them and directed them to the page of the website with the ammo I ordered, they realized that the ammo was advertised incorrectly, and they allowed me to return it in exchange for other ammo. Not only that, they threw in 2 extra boxes of ammo for my trouble and paid shipping both ways. A++ in my book.
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|December 4, 2012, 07:31 AM
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|December 4, 2012, 12:48 PM
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All things being equal I noticed that UPS rates have been going up. What was $7-7.50 last year to ship out of my companies shop is now $9-10.50.
|December 4, 2012, 02:00 PM
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How 'bout we give more time for Midway to respond before continuing the bashfest on them? Jumping the gun making accusatory statements without knowing what the reason is is poor form.
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|December 4, 2012, 02:25 PM
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I think it is often a little better training can stop a lot of trouble, training for the company rep making a response to a customer to anticipate a question and provide the answer.
Talk about shipping going up, I just ordered two "hidden pocket" travel pouches, they couldn't weigh 5 oz and it was $7.00. They were on sale from last month by half price so it is a wash to me on costs, but sure enough shipping is going up.
I do appreciate the info on other suppliers. Competition makes the dollar go around.
I checked on the Mid South and check out this statement:
Speer Gold Dot .380 AUTO 90gr Jacketed Hollow Point (50 rounds). No sales to: Canada, NYC, Los Angeles, Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco, Washington DC, Chicago, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Reno (NV), Annapolis (MD),Montgomery County (MD) and the folllowing CA counties: Marin, Napa, Ventura, and Yolo.
It is a rough time for all in this economy. I am so sick of things that I have become jaded and pessimistic about everything. I need a break.
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|December 4, 2012, 02:40 PM
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Why not call them up and ask ?
Why would a private company trying to make money, not sell a product unless there was some legal reason for them not doing so ? The fault may be with your state or city.
(I'd also send them the link to this thread and tell them youre bringing the subject up on the internet.)
|December 4, 2012, 03:13 PM
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That's weapons grade stupid in this economy.
|December 4, 2012, 03:15 PM
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I know that many manufacturers slight the private sector for no legally related reason, many laser manufacturers and NV/thermal manufactures, not to mention everyone's favorite German gun co.
|December 5, 2012, 10:29 AM
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I was just browsing on Midway USA and there is this chat now button, so I clicked it and brought this up. The very nice service rep said he has told management of this and I thanked him. If they contact me with an official response I will post it, I gave them this thread's URL and they may be able to directly respond.
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|December 5, 2012, 11:02 AM
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Redhawk, what was the product number and destination zip code, please? I did a random order in a Las Vegas zip code for 9mm +P ammunition and had no problem. It sounds to me like that specific ammunition was improperly coded in the system. If you can give me that information I'll forward it to Management.
|December 6, 2012, 08:33 PM
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I Like Midway
Others also get my business but Midway gets their share of it.
I just ordered 2 knives, sizing wax, red dot scope and scope mount and they did not charge any shipping or handling. I will be very surprised if the order doesn't show up middle next week with no problems. Also sent $1.25 to the NRA as part of the purchase.
Have a great day!
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|December 6, 2012, 11:04 PM
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I still do business with Midway because they usually have everything I need or want in stock unlike SportsmanGuide on a single order to save on shipping , but I get a lot of good deals on a lot of stuff being a member of there club. Like today, I get free shipping no minimal order. To bad I don't need anything today (or do I?). LOL
Like some things you have in stock (SMG doesn't) is speed strips and a recoil buffer for my Glock 20 about $17+around $10 shipping worths, but the shipping kills the deal, so I usually have to piggybag stuff like that on a bigger order. Sucks to have just about everything I need, I just hate shipping fee's for small stuff, so I wait.
|December 6, 2012, 11:10 PM
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Midways owners are often shown donating millions to the NRA. It is not all 'round up' money.
|December 7, 2012, 01:26 PM
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I just tried a sample order of +P 9mm Luger to that zip code and had no problem. I can only assume the problem was fixed. Sorry 'bout that.
|December 7, 2012, 08:20 PM
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It could have been 89129 as they changed my zip code. LOL
No biggy, I don't buy much ammo from them anymore because I buy bulk now. I still might throw a box in with an order as I still buy from Midway once in a while. In fact I'm already starting a list but I have to wait, I'm to stuburn to pay $10S&H for a $17 order.
|December 8, 2012, 04:00 PM
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re dirrect the anger where it belongs
I think your anger should be directed at the pollitical low lifes that placed the restrictions on shipping ammo to law abbiding citizens in your area instead of the company that is trying to stay in compliance with these stupid and most likey unconstitutional laws.
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