today 8 gunmens attack at Manawan academy (police training center) with hand gernades and short guns. 29 police trainee were killed and near about 90 injured in this incident.
after 8 hours cross firing four bearded men in vests put their hands in the air and surrendered to the small group of armed security forces and commandos on the rooftop of the main academy building just outside the city of Lahore.
lafourche parish school board
A 46 years old man Royce Doucet has died. He was a cancer patient.He was Galliano native and resident.
Most education leaders say Lafourche Parish suffered a great loss Friday with the death of Royce Doucet. Mr. Doucet was 46 years old. He died of complications related to surgery after years of battling cancer.
A Mass for Doucet will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano at 11 a.m. Wednesday, followed by burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation is scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano.
Throughout his life, Doucet played many roles.
From serving as a Lafourche Parish councilman to fundraising with the Sons of the American Legion, he never stopped his involvement with groups across the parish.
"He was a very outgoing, outspoken person," said Wayne Doucet, one of Royce's four brothers. "He was very competitive in himself to make sure everybody was successful."
Most education leaders say Lafourche Parish suffered a great loss Friday with the death of Royce Doucet. Mr. Doucet was 46 years old. He died of complications related to surgery after years of battling cancer.
A Mass for Doucet will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano at 11 a.m. Wednesday, followed by burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation is scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano.
Throughout his life, Doucet played many roles.
From serving as a Lafourche Parish councilman to fundraising with the Sons of the American Legion, he never stopped his involvement with groups across the parish.
"He was a very outgoing, outspoken person," said Wayne Doucet, one of Royce's four brothers. "He was very competitive in himself to make sure everybody was successful."
willie aames
This news article is about a movi star willie ames. He is the star of “Eight is Enough,” “Charles in Charge” and an actor in other television shows and movie.
It had to be Aames, who filed for bankruptcy last year and sold off his belongings on Thursday.
Early on, a throng waited outside for Aames to appear while workers put the markers of the actor’s life in his driveway.
There was a plush leather couch and chair and a giant television. Also, a lion head mounted on an oak pedestal, along with stuffed wild boars and other wildlife he hunted. Some other items included crystal and posters of him when he was young. He had the blond curls that helped launch his acting career at age nine. Now he is 48 and the curls are gray.
Mikki Wehrli of Olathe said, “I’m looking at the stuffed lion.”
It was not to be, but she would later leave lucky. As a waitress at Winstead’s on the Plaza in the 1990s, she said, she used to serve Aames often and he tipped well, she said.
Many there felt they knew him.
He became a teen star with “Eight is Enough,” which ran from 1977 to 1981 and toured the world as lead singer and guitarist with his own rock band. There were problems with drugs and he and his second wife beat them together and became Christians.
As “Bibleman,” Aames taught Christianity to kids for years.
Shortly after noon Thursday, he walked out smiling with a stuffed deer head under his arm.
“I think you’re all nuts,” he said. “I want to party with you.”
One in the crowd shouted, “We’re sorry, Willie.”
Another said, “We’re your friends.”
People cheered and clapped.
Soon Aames was in the middle of the crowd trying to dicker on prices after he told handlers, “I have no idea what the prices are.”
It had to be Aames, who filed for bankruptcy last year and sold off his belongings on Thursday.
Early on, a throng waited outside for Aames to appear while workers put the markers of the actor’s life in his driveway.
There was a plush leather couch and chair and a giant television. Also, a lion head mounted on an oak pedestal, along with stuffed wild boars and other wildlife he hunted. Some other items included crystal and posters of him when he was young. He had the blond curls that helped launch his acting career at age nine. Now he is 48 and the curls are gray.
Mikki Wehrli of Olathe said, “I’m looking at the stuffed lion.”
It was not to be, but she would later leave lucky. As a waitress at Winstead’s on the Plaza in the 1990s, she said, she used to serve Aames often and he tipped well, she said.
Many there felt they knew him.
He became a teen star with “Eight is Enough,” which ran from 1977 to 1981 and toured the world as lead singer and guitarist with his own rock band. There were problems with drugs and he and his second wife beat them together and became Christians.
As “Bibleman,” Aames taught Christianity to kids for years.
Shortly after noon Thursday, he walked out smiling with a stuffed deer head under his arm.
“I think you’re all nuts,” he said. “I want to party with you.”
One in the crowd shouted, “We’re sorry, Willie.”
Another said, “We’re your friends.”
People cheered and clapped.
Soon Aames was in the middle of the crowd trying to dicker on prices after he told handlers, “I have no idea what the prices are.”
irson kudikova
Irson kudikova is a woman, she is a famous singer. She told that when she visited russia for playing the role of the villain for the "Iron Man" Rourke purposed me.
Kudikova said: "He told me, 'You're a fantastic woman. I want to marry you'."
The two spent a lot of time together when he toured Moscow.
Kudikova said: "He told me, 'You're a fantastic woman. I want to marry you'."
The two spent a lot of time together when he toured Moscow.
morgellons disease
In 2008 morgellons disease descovered. Near about 1200 official inquiries has been received by CDC in 2008. The symptoms of this disease are so bizarre, people who have it tend to withdraw and become isolated from society. With mysterious fibers and parasites coming through lesions in their skin.
An interesting discussion (as far as it goes), but it seems this doctor is only adding to the probability that more people with Morgellons symptoms will be diagnosed with DOP. I disagree with adding in bi-polar or obessive-compulsive disorder as standard symptoms of this disease as I am fairly sure many do not have either of these problems. It may be more common in those with Morgellons, as I believe even Harvey mentioned this as a possible symptom in some, but I did not hear him say that was true of everyone he saw who had Morgellons. Not only does this doctor say these mental disorders are a symptom of Morgellons he then goes on to say that many have also been diagnosed with DOP. Any ordinary medical doctor is probably going to view this discussion as being a fairly strong suggestion of DOP. After all, every Morgellons patients is bi-polar or obessive-compulsive.
__________________
" It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, and comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming".
An interesting discussion (as far as it goes), but it seems this doctor is only adding to the probability that more people with Morgellons symptoms will be diagnosed with DOP. I disagree with adding in bi-polar or obessive-compulsive disorder as standard symptoms of this disease as I am fairly sure many do not have either of these problems. It may be more common in those with Morgellons, as I believe even Harvey mentioned this as a possible symptom in some, but I did not hear him say that was true of everyone he saw who had Morgellons. Not only does this doctor say these mental disorders are a symptom of Morgellons he then goes on to say that many have also been diagnosed with DOP. Any ordinary medical doctor is probably going to view this discussion as being a fairly strong suggestion of DOP. After all, every Morgellons patients is bi-polar or obessive-compulsive.
__________________
" It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, and comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming".
oregonlottery.org
Here are the Oregon Lottery Raffle Results.
The Deman of the lottery results was so high that we could not find the origional result because the Oregon Lottery website and got an error message at www.oregonlottery.org.
However, Oregon Lottery just announced the raffle results for its first ever St. Patrick's day raffle and the results are bellow.
The raffle results numbers of the One million St Patrick's day Oregon lottery are 246114.
The lottery results for the $20,000 prizes are the following.
007561
042722
059786
105419
136981
137213
144765
178468
182928
246129
There are also numerous 100 dollar prizes in Oregon lottery's St. Patrick's day raffle that is out of the scope of one story. The results can't simply fit in this story. One needs to check them at wwww.oregonlottery.org. No wonder the orginzers had said that St. Patrick's day Oregon Lottery raffle will have many great odds.
Oregon Lottery website showed that all the tickets were sold out.
Earlier the Oregon lottery organizers had announced on their wesite that they would hold a St. Patrick's Day Raffle, the Oregon Lottery’s exciting new on-line raffle game. RaffleSM is a game with limited tickets, great odds, and all 1,011 prizes are cash prizes! It’s simple to play. The top prize is $1 million dollars.
The Deman of the lottery results was so high that we could not find the origional result because the Oregon Lottery website and got an error message at www.oregonlottery.org.
However, Oregon Lottery just announced the raffle results for its first ever St. Patrick's day raffle and the results are bellow.
The raffle results numbers of the One million St Patrick's day Oregon lottery are 246114.
The lottery results for the $20,000 prizes are the following.
007561
042722
059786
105419
136981
137213
144765
178468
182928
246129
There are also numerous 100 dollar prizes in Oregon lottery's St. Patrick's day raffle that is out of the scope of one story. The results can't simply fit in this story. One needs to check them at wwww.oregonlottery.org. No wonder the orginzers had said that St. Patrick's day Oregon Lottery raffle will have many great odds.
Oregon Lottery website showed that all the tickets were sold out.
Earlier the Oregon lottery organizers had announced on their wesite that they would hold a St. Patrick's Day Raffle, the Oregon Lottery’s exciting new on-line raffle game. RaffleSM is a game with limited tickets, great odds, and all 1,011 prizes are cash prizes! It’s simple to play. The top prize is $1 million dollars.
Student fucked by teacher
According to the news paper, Two teachers of junor high school have been arrested they fucked 13 years old student.
satellite launch
A South Korea's state news agency reported that an unnamed intelligence official "North Korea has informed that they plan to launch a satellite April 4 to 8"
North Korea's official news agency has already informed to International Maritime Organization about its plans.
U.S. and South Korean officials have long said the communist nation is actually preparing to test-fire a long-range missile under the guise of a satellite launch.
The missile, Taepodong-2, is thought to have an intended range of about 4,200 miles (6,700 kilometers), which -- if true -- could give it the capability of striking Alaska or Hawaii.
A U.N. Security Council resolution in 2006 bans North Korea from conducting ballistic missile activity.
North Korea's official news agency has already informed to International Maritime Organization about its plans.
U.S. and South Korean officials have long said the communist nation is actually preparing to test-fire a long-range missile under the guise of a satellite launch.
The missile, Taepodong-2, is thought to have an intended range of about 4,200 miles (6,700 kilometers), which -- if true -- could give it the capability of striking Alaska or Hawaii.
A U.N. Security Council resolution in 2006 bans North Korea from conducting ballistic missile activity.
Germany shooting
According to the interior minister for Baden Wuerttemberg region
"A gunman killed 15 people in two small towns in Germany".
Tim Kretschmer, 17, began his rampage at a school where he used to be a student in Winnenden, a small town about 20 kilometers (12 miles) northeast of Stuttgart.
He killed eight female students, three female teachers and one male student.
Rech said: "They were completely taken by surprise. Some of the victims still had their pens in their hands."
Kretschmer opened fire in three first floor classrooms, including a physics lab where a teacher was found dead behind her desk, Rech told a news conference.
Rech said police arrived in minutes. "This speedy intervention means they prevented further escalation of events."
The shooting at the Albertville-Realschule Winnenden school began around 9:45 a.m. (0845 GMT) and lasted about two minutes.
Student Louis Schweizer was in class when he heard the gunshots. "When I came out, I saw the shell casings lying around everywhere," he said.
His sister, Lisa Schweizer, also heard the shots. "It is a tragedy," she said. "One of my teachers was killed."
Another student told: "We heard that someone was inside shooting. Then we also saw a teacher who had blood on his hands because he wanted to help a female teacher who sacrificed herself for a student -- she stood in front of a student to protect her."
Thai boat accident
After the thai boat accident four bodies of tourists were found and two are still missig.
The body of an Austrian tourist who had also been on the vessel was found Tuesday.
The bodies discovered Wednesday were found about 70 meters (230 feet) under the surface of the water, and haven’t been recovered yet, Thai authorities told the Thai News Agency.
The body of an Austrian tourist who had also been on the vessel was found Tuesday.
The bodies discovered Wednesday were found about 70 meters (230 feet) under the surface of the water, and haven’t been recovered yet, Thai authorities told the Thai News Agency.
5 human heads discovered in ice
According to police report 5 heads were found in ice on Tuesday under a ficus tree in the central Mexican state of Jalisco.
it is very sad news for the people of jalisco.
The grisly find appeared to be the latest indication of drug cartels fighting for supremacy in battles that have left thousands dead.
Police in the municipality of Ixtlahuacan del Rio were informed of the discovery at 2 a.m., the prosecutor's office said in a written statement.
Each head was found in a separate ice chest beside a road leading to the city of Guadalajara, police said.
The tops of the ice chests were inscribed with messages, among them, one that threatened further violence.
"Like these, I am going to finish everyone," says one. "I'm going after you, 'Goyo.'"
it is very sad news for the people of jalisco.
The grisly find appeared to be the latest indication of drug cartels fighting for supremacy in battles that have left thousands dead.
Police in the municipality of Ixtlahuacan del Rio were informed of the discovery at 2 a.m., the prosecutor's office said in a written statement.
Each head was found in a separate ice chest beside a road leading to the city of Guadalajara, police said.
The tops of the ice chests were inscribed with messages, among them, one that threatened further violence.
"Like these, I am going to finish everyone," says one. "I'm going after you, 'Goyo.'"
teen shooting rampage at German school
A seventeen year old student opened fire at a school in southwest Germany.
According to Citing police and German media reports, 10 people dead at the spot and many other were wounded in the shooting in the small town of Winnenden, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) northeast of Stuttgart.
The exact number of casualties was still not known.
The shooting, which lasted about two minutes, happened at the Albertville-Realschule Winnenden school, a junior high school, about 9:30 a.m. About 1,000 students attend the school.
Authorities had sealed the town off and launched an intense manhunt for the man they described as 1.80m (5'11") and heavily armed.
"It is a small town, an idyllic town," said Frank Nipkau, the editor in chief of local Winnenden Zeitung newspaper. "The town people are devastated and they can't understand why this is happening in this town."
"Police are coming through the whole time. They're obviously looking all over town for him," said Roberto Seifert, who works at a company next to the school. "We've never had anything like this," he told Reuters.com by phone.
According to Citing police and German media reports, 10 people dead at the spot and many other were wounded in the shooting in the small town of Winnenden, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) northeast of Stuttgart.
The exact number of casualties was still not known.
The shooting, which lasted about two minutes, happened at the Albertville-Realschule Winnenden school, a junior high school, about 9:30 a.m. About 1,000 students attend the school.
Authorities had sealed the town off and launched an intense manhunt for the man they described as 1.80m (5'11") and heavily armed.
"It is a small town, an idyllic town," said Frank Nipkau, the editor in chief of local Winnenden Zeitung newspaper. "The town people are devastated and they can't understand why this is happening in this town."
"Police are coming through the whole time. They're obviously looking all over town for him," said Roberto Seifert, who works at a company next to the school. "We've never had anything like this," he told Reuters.com by phone.
alabama
A gunman shoot nine people in alabama and then himself. He burned down his mother's house.
An Alabama man shot his grandparents, aunt and uncle dead, then killed five other people.
Authorities gave no motive for the rampage that claimed victims in several homes in the small towns of Kinston, Samson and Geneva and along the highway connecting them. Two of the dead were a sheriff deputy's wife and 3-month-old child.
Several other people were injured, including Geneva Police Chief Frankie Lindsey, who was saved by his bulletproof vest, and a state trooper wounded by flying glass when his car was hit with seven slugs.
Investigators Tuesday night were looking into possible shootings in other locations. "This is one of the most tragic events ever in Geneva County," state Sen. Harri Anne Smith said.
The carnage began in the late afternoon in Kinston, where Michael McLendon burned down his mother's home. Officials said McClendon then went to nearby Samson and shot his grandparents, aunt and uncle.
The sheriff deputy's wife and child were slaughtered in their mobile home, officials said. McClendon also killed another person at a Samson supply store and a woman at a service station, they said. The location of the shooting of the 10th victim was unclear.
Cops said McClendon fired randomly at people as his maroon Mitsubishi Eclipse traveled along Highway 52 toward Geneva's Reliable Metal Products, which makes grills and vents for heating and air conditioning systems, mainly for hotels.
"He was just driving down the street shooting at people sitting on their porches," Smith said. "A family was just sitting on the porch and they were shot."
Cops caught up with McClendon at Reliable, where he was said to be a past or present employee. After firing 30 rounds at the officers, he went inside and shot himself to death.
An Alabama man shot his grandparents, aunt and uncle dead, then killed five other people.
Authorities gave no motive for the rampage that claimed victims in several homes in the small towns of Kinston, Samson and Geneva and along the highway connecting them. Two of the dead were a sheriff deputy's wife and 3-month-old child.
Several other people were injured, including Geneva Police Chief Frankie Lindsey, who was saved by his bulletproof vest, and a state trooper wounded by flying glass when his car was hit with seven slugs.
Investigators Tuesday night were looking into possible shootings in other locations. "This is one of the most tragic events ever in Geneva County," state Sen. Harri Anne Smith said.
The carnage began in the late afternoon in Kinston, where Michael McLendon burned down his mother's home. Officials said McClendon then went to nearby Samson and shot his grandparents, aunt and uncle.
The sheriff deputy's wife and child were slaughtered in their mobile home, officials said. McClendon also killed another person at a Samson supply store and a woman at a service station, they said. The location of the shooting of the 10th victim was unclear.
Cops said McClendon fired randomly at people as his maroon Mitsubishi Eclipse traveled along Highway 52 toward Geneva's Reliable Metal Products, which makes grills and vents for heating and air conditioning systems, mainly for hotels.
"He was just driving down the street shooting at people sitting on their porches," Smith said. "A family was just sitting on the porch and they were shot."
Cops caught up with McClendon at Reliable, where he was said to be a past or present employee. After firing 30 rounds at the officers, he went inside and shot himself to death.
ainsley earhardt
This is a rush transcript from "Hannity," March 2, 2009. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.
SEAN HANNITY, HOST: And our headline on this Monday night, a day when the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped another 300 points is "Obamanomics, Part Two, The Sequel." Now as Democrats like Ken Conrad and Byron Dorgan announced that they have problems with parts of the administration's budget, the president said this weekend that he is ready for a fight and that he was elected to bring sweeping change to the country.
But, apparently, when the president says change, well, what he really means is debt and a whole lot of it because that is what Obamanomics is increasingly looking like. That's a national trip to the shopping mall, and that's all to max out the Visa card, and that metaphor would be bad enough, but the administration is also trying to sell this lemon to the American people with projections about economic growth that very few economists take seriously.
Now, in order to get the stimulus package passed, the president told us that the country was headed towards catastrophe, crisis, but then in order to justify the budget, he predicted that the country is headed towards unprecedented growth, so a President Obama is counting on is that the American people will not be able to grasp the sort of numbers that we're talking about.
SEAN HANNITY, HOST: And our headline on this Monday night, a day when the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped another 300 points is "Obamanomics, Part Two, The Sequel." Now as Democrats like Ken Conrad and Byron Dorgan announced that they have problems with parts of the administration's budget, the president said this weekend that he is ready for a fight and that he was elected to bring sweeping change to the country.
But, apparently, when the president says change, well, what he really means is debt and a whole lot of it because that is what Obamanomics is increasingly looking like. That's a national trip to the shopping mall, and that's all to max out the Visa card, and that metaphor would be bad enough, but the administration is also trying to sell this lemon to the American people with projections about economic growth that very few economists take seriously.
Now, in order to get the stimulus package passed, the president told us that the country was headed towards catastrophe, crisis, but then in order to justify the budget, he predicted that the country is headed towards unprecedented growth, so a President Obama is counting on is that the American people will not be able to grasp the sort of numbers that we're talking about.
the nation columnists
Presidential candidates rarely promise to raise taxes, especially since Walter Mondale's 1984 gambit - "Mr. Reagan will raise taxes and so will I," he announced at the Democratic National Convention. "He won't tell you. I just did." - pretty much ended his campaign.
Barack Obama was almost that blunt, but much craftier. He spent two years talking about growing income inequality, the plight of the middle class, and the need to give everyone access to health care. He made promises, including a tax break for 95 percent of Americans, and said he was going to pay for it, in part, by raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans.
He even tried to convince Joe the Plumber there was virtue in "sharing the wealth."
Obama won anyway, and it seems he intends to keep those promises, prompting hysteria in some quarters. Republicans are screaming "socialism" on every channel. A caller to the Daily News Speak Out line announced that "Armageddon for the middle class has arrived."
The change Obama is trying to bring touches people's wallets, emotions and ideologies, but first let's throw out some mundane specifics.
One flashpoint for the current debate is a provision in Obama's budget that would cover half of the $634 billion set aside for a reformed health care system by reducing to 28 percent (from 35 or 33 percent) the income tax deductions for 1.2 percent of all tax filers: Singles earning at least $200,000 a year and joint filers making at least $250,000.
Barack Obama was almost that blunt, but much craftier. He spent two years talking about growing income inequality, the plight of the middle class, and the need to give everyone access to health care. He made promises, including a tax break for 95 percent of Americans, and said he was going to pay for it, in part, by raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans.
He even tried to convince Joe the Plumber there was virtue in "sharing the wealth."
Obama won anyway, and it seems he intends to keep those promises, prompting hysteria in some quarters. Republicans are screaming "socialism" on every channel. A caller to the Daily News Speak Out line announced that "Armageddon for the middle class has arrived."
The change Obama is trying to bring touches people's wallets, emotions and ideologies, but first let's throw out some mundane specifics.
One flashpoint for the current debate is a provision in Obama's budget that would cover half of the $634 billion set aside for a reformed health care system by reducing to 28 percent (from 35 or 33 percent) the income tax deductions for 1.2 percent of all tax filers: Singles earning at least $200,000 a year and joint filers making at least $250,000.
livephish
It’s one of the most anticipated reunion concerts in years, and even if you weren’t able to score tickets to any of Phish’s three concerts at the Hampton Coliseum in Virginia this weekend, you’ll still be able to hear the show. And no, you won’t have to barter with some guy selling tapes in the parking lot: Phish will offer free next-day downloads of all three of their Hampton shows as luxurious 256kbps MP3s on their livephish.com Website.
“We really wanted to show our gratitude to all the Phish fans for their support and the overwhelming response they’ve had to these shows. It’s going to be an amazing celebration and we only wish everybody could be there,” Trey Anastasio said in a press release. The downloads will only be available for a limited time, so sign up at livephish.com to get updates when the shows are posted. Additionally, Phish will offer FLAC quality recordings of the Hampton shows for $12.95 per night, or fans can drop $23 for a three-disc recording of each concert.
According to the press release, “The band is bringing in a recording truck to capture the concerts and each multi-track recording will be professionally mixed onsite,” as opposed to previous livephish.com offerings which “have been matrix recordings — the soundboard feed combined with audience microphones.”
As we’ve reported earlier, Phish will also headline the Friday and Sunday night shows at Bonnaroo, and the group’s undying fanbase was also responsible for single-handedly crashing that new Live Nation ticketing service. Rock Daily will be in Virginia for this weekend’s run of Phish shows, so keep it here this weekend for our post-show review (To be filed as soon as we finish those parking lot grilled cheeses and veggie burritos).
“We really wanted to show our gratitude to all the Phish fans for their support and the overwhelming response they’ve had to these shows. It’s going to be an amazing celebration and we only wish everybody could be there,” Trey Anastasio said in a press release. The downloads will only be available for a limited time, so sign up at livephish.com to get updates when the shows are posted. Additionally, Phish will offer FLAC quality recordings of the Hampton shows for $12.95 per night, or fans can drop $23 for a three-disc recording of each concert.
According to the press release, “The band is bringing in a recording truck to capture the concerts and each multi-track recording will be professionally mixed onsite,” as opposed to previous livephish.com offerings which “have been matrix recordings — the soundboard feed combined with audience microphones.”
As we’ve reported earlier, Phish will also headline the Friday and Sunday night shows at Bonnaroo, and the group’s undying fanbase was also responsible for single-handedly crashing that new Live Nation ticketing service. Rock Daily will be in Virginia for this weekend’s run of Phish shows, so keep it here this weekend for our post-show review (To be filed as soon as we finish those parking lot grilled cheeses and veggie burritos).
budget fashionista
Trey Shores, 36, recently scored a fantastic deal. The Tokyo-based consultant scooped up an in-season Helmut Lang leather jacket in the city's Ginza district for 50% off the regular price. What was an out-of-reach $2,000 became a more reasonable $1,000 "just like that," says Shores. "I'm quite proud of [it]."
He's certainly not the only consumer benefiting from the financial hardship of retailers. From clothing to travel to cars, companies are being forced to reduce prices at a never-before-seen clip as the global economy continues to shrink
In the U.S., consumer spending in the fourth quarter of 2008--which accounts for more than two-thirds of domestic economic activity--decreased by 4.3%, according to the Commerce Department. That's the worst decline since the second quarter of 1980. And while retail store sales were up 1% in January 2009 to $344.6 billion when compared with December 2008, and overall consumer spending was up 0.6% during the same period, the government has attributed those increases to massive markdowns on inventory. For many retailers, bargaining with consumers is the only option. In other words, it's a buyer's market.
He's certainly not the only consumer benefiting from the financial hardship of retailers. From clothing to travel to cars, companies are being forced to reduce prices at a never-before-seen clip as the global economy continues to shrink
In the U.S., consumer spending in the fourth quarter of 2008--which accounts for more than two-thirds of domestic economic activity--decreased by 4.3%, according to the Commerce Department. That's the worst decline since the second quarter of 1980. And while retail store sales were up 1% in January 2009 to $344.6 billion when compared with December 2008, and overall consumer spending was up 0.6% during the same period, the government has attributed those increases to massive markdowns on inventory. For many retailers, bargaining with consumers is the only option. In other words, it's a buyer's market.
perricone diet
From : Harriet Hall, M.D. and Stephen Barrett, M.D.
A Skeptical View of the Perricone Prescription
Dr. Perricone would be more credible if he could show us a study demonstrating that people who followed his prescription lived longer, had "younger" skin demonstrated by objective measures, or felt better compared to those on a placebo program—or that they were better in any measurable way. Instead, he provides only testimonials, exaggerated claims, partial truths, and incorrect statements. He cherry-picks possibly supportive studies from the literature and ignores contradictory studies. The diet he recommends is low in calories, and weight loss alone may improve the way his patients look and feel. His advice about tobacco and sunscreens is appropriate, but there is little science behind the rest of his program. He seems to have gathered every nutrient and skin cream he had any reason to hypothesize might work and advised using all of them. A more rational approach would have been to first see which ones really worked, and later to see if any combinations of the effective agents worked better than a single agent. No scientist worth his salt does experiments without controls; Perricone treats everyone, so that there is no basis for comparison.
A Skeptical View of the Perricone Prescription
Dr. Perricone would be more credible if he could show us a study demonstrating that people who followed his prescription lived longer, had "younger" skin demonstrated by objective measures, or felt better compared to those on a placebo program—or that they were better in any measurable way. Instead, he provides only testimonials, exaggerated claims, partial truths, and incorrect statements. He cherry-picks possibly supportive studies from the literature and ignores contradictory studies. The diet he recommends is low in calories, and weight loss alone may improve the way his patients look and feel. His advice about tobacco and sunscreens is appropriate, but there is little science behind the rest of his program. He seems to have gathered every nutrient and skin cream he had any reason to hypothesize might work and advised using all of them. A more rational approach would have been to first see which ones really worked, and later to see if any combinations of the effective agents worked better than a single agent. No scientist worth his salt does experiments without controls; Perricone treats everyone, so that there is no basis for comparison.
dr manhattan penis
Ever since we heard early, feverish reports about the appearance of Dr. Manhattan's "massive and uncircumcised" wang in Watchmen, we here at Vulture have been anxiously waiting to see how America's top film critics would address the issue in their official reviews of the film. While we were mildly disappointed that A.O. Scott of the New York Times completely omitted any mentions of it from his review (we can only assume that he wasn't impressed), Vulture is pleased as punch to report that other big names like Anthony Lane and Roger Ebert have taken the issue head-on (sadly, terrible pun intended). Follow along after the jump to check out the (mildly NSFW) reviews.
• "Last and hugest is Dr. Manhattan (Billy Crudup), who is buff, buck naked, and blue, like a porn star left overnight in a meat locker." — Anthony Lane [NYer]
• "Why does he even bother to make love with Laurie Jupiter? Not for his own pleasure, I'm convinced. And not to father a Little Manhattan, either, because as I understand his body he would ejaculate only energy. Could be fun for Laurie, but no precautions needed, except not to be grounded at the time." — Roger Ebert [Chicago Sun-Times]
• "... Flashing a few yards of giant blue wiener ... [Dr. Manhattan's] interests had turned to physics and Mars despite his giant blue penis." — Peter Travers [Rolling Stone]
• "[Dr. Manhattan is] a glowing superhero who spends much of his screen time showing off his iridescent blue penis ... Snyder battled with studio chiefs to keep the film long, R-rated (earned not only by bone-snapping fights and some torrid superhero sex but by that unforgettable blue penis)." — Geoff Boucher [LAT]
• "Not so Dr. Manhattan, who came by his glowing blue full-frontal nakedness through an industrial accident that forced the defence department to remove its '237 days without a scientist irradiated' sign. He doesn't show much emotion but is clearly waiting for someone to look at him askance: 'What, you never seen a cerulean penis before?'"
• "Last and hugest is Dr. Manhattan (Billy Crudup), who is buff, buck naked, and blue, like a porn star left overnight in a meat locker." — Anthony Lane [NYer]
• "Why does he even bother to make love with Laurie Jupiter? Not for his own pleasure, I'm convinced. And not to father a Little Manhattan, either, because as I understand his body he would ejaculate only energy. Could be fun for Laurie, but no precautions needed, except not to be grounded at the time." — Roger Ebert [Chicago Sun-Times]
• "... Flashing a few yards of giant blue wiener ... [Dr. Manhattan's] interests had turned to physics and Mars despite his giant blue penis." — Peter Travers [Rolling Stone]
• "[Dr. Manhattan is] a glowing superhero who spends much of his screen time showing off his iridescent blue penis ... Snyder battled with studio chiefs to keep the film long, R-rated (earned not only by bone-snapping fights and some torrid superhero sex but by that unforgettable blue penis)." — Geoff Boucher [LAT]
• "Not so Dr. Manhattan, who came by his glowing blue full-frontal nakedness through an industrial accident that forced the defence department to remove its '237 days without a scientist irradiated' sign. He doesn't show much emotion but is clearly waiting for someone to look at him askance: 'What, you never seen a cerulean penis before?'"
phish hampton review
JamBase Offers Phish Hampton Live Setlist Updates
And Complete Post-Show Coverage with Reviews and Pics of Each Night
The big day has arrived for Phish fans as the band is reuniting for three concerts at the Hampton Coliseum this weekend.
For those of you who couldn't make it to the shows, you can still keep in tune with the play by play action via the latest and greatest technology: Twitter.
Phish will be updating their official Twitter account during the show, while fans that use #phish or #hampton in their tweets will be posted to @phishhampton.
For those who don't want to know what they play before hearing the music, check out the No Spoilers Project.
In addition to live setlist updates, JamBase has journalists and photographers on the scene and we'll be featuring next-day reviews of each show. Be sure to check JamBase for all your Phish coverage, we're in Hampton and we will be working hard between shows to make sure you get your fix.
And Complete Post-Show Coverage with Reviews and Pics of Each Night
The big day has arrived for Phish fans as the band is reuniting for three concerts at the Hampton Coliseum this weekend.
For those of you who couldn't make it to the shows, you can still keep in tune with the play by play action via the latest and greatest technology: Twitter.
Phish will be updating their official Twitter account during the show, while fans that use #phish or #hampton in their tweets will be posted to @phishhampton.
For those who don't want to know what they play before hearing the music, check out the No Spoilers Project.
In addition to live setlist updates, JamBase has journalists and photographers on the scene and we'll be featuring next-day reviews of each show. Be sure to check JamBase for all your Phish coverage, we're in Hampton and we will be working hard between shows to make sure you get your fix.
what doesnt kill you
If you’re tired of soul-draining news, then you’ve come to the right place, my friend. Who knows about tomorrow?
But today, it’s my mission to lift your spirits, to remind you of the better things and to refocus your attention on enduring virtues that make life worth living.
Spreading positive news will be a challenge for me, so I’ll get help from folks who know how to mine silver from the darkest clouds.
There I go again, mentioning dark clouds. Enough of that. On with our encouragement: First, you’re still alive. Congratulations. There are a bunch of people who can’t say the same.
- “Life is a sexually transmitted disease.” – Guy Bellamy.
Let’s also note that no one’s actively trying to kill you, unless you’re a special case.
Most of us have enemies, and some of our enemies could kill if conditions were right or wrong, depending on the point of view. But, statistically, we don’t have to worry about a specific threat.
There are terrorists who wouldn’t mind killing people
in a general way, and that could include you. It’s nothing personal, and you’re far more likely to die in a car crash, so that’s good news.
- “Attack life, it’s going to kill you anyway.” – Steven Coallier.
What else? Something that doesn’t involve 401(k) accounts or government bailouts. Think, think, think.
OK, your chances of getting mauled by wild animals is relatively low. A grizzly bear shows up on the occasional back porch, and some deer have grudges against cars and trucks. But, really, when’s the last time you were attacked by feral dogs?
We should acknowledge small blessings. When you’re down and out, repeat after me, “I wasn’t mauled today.”
- “My kids’ idea of a hard life is to live in a house with only one phone.” – George Foreman.
The possibilities are endless. If the Earth were a rubber ball, no one could tell how it would bounce next.
It could land in front of a Burlington Northern Santa Fe train barreling through town.
Or that little green and blue ball could bounce off somebody’s Hummer, hit a railroad crossing arm, then land in your shirt pocket, as pretty as you please.
With life, there’s always a chance, my friend.
- “Life is a roller coaster. Try to eat a light lunch.” – David A. Schmaltz.
Doesn’t that feel better?
Don’t thank me. It’s all part of the one-stop service we provide here at the Mighty Daily Journal.
But today, it’s my mission to lift your spirits, to remind you of the better things and to refocus your attention on enduring virtues that make life worth living.
Spreading positive news will be a challenge for me, so I’ll get help from folks who know how to mine silver from the darkest clouds.
There I go again, mentioning dark clouds. Enough of that. On with our encouragement: First, you’re still alive. Congratulations. There are a bunch of people who can’t say the same.
- “Life is a sexually transmitted disease.” – Guy Bellamy.
Let’s also note that no one’s actively trying to kill you, unless you’re a special case.
Most of us have enemies, and some of our enemies could kill if conditions were right or wrong, depending on the point of view. But, statistically, we don’t have to worry about a specific threat.
There are terrorists who wouldn’t mind killing people
in a general way, and that could include you. It’s nothing personal, and you’re far more likely to die in a car crash, so that’s good news.
- “Attack life, it’s going to kill you anyway.” – Steven Coallier.
What else? Something that doesn’t involve 401(k) accounts or government bailouts. Think, think, think.
OK, your chances of getting mauled by wild animals is relatively low. A grizzly bear shows up on the occasional back porch, and some deer have grudges against cars and trucks. But, really, when’s the last time you were attacked by feral dogs?
We should acknowledge small blessings. When you’re down and out, repeat after me, “I wasn’t mauled today.”
- “My kids’ idea of a hard life is to live in a house with only one phone.” – George Foreman.
The possibilities are endless. If the Earth were a rubber ball, no one could tell how it would bounce next.
It could land in front of a Burlington Northern Santa Fe train barreling through town.
Or that little green and blue ball could bounce off somebody’s Hummer, hit a railroad crossing arm, then land in your shirt pocket, as pretty as you please.
With life, there’s always a chance, my friend.
- “Life is a roller coaster. Try to eat a light lunch.” – David A. Schmaltz.
Doesn’t that feel better?
Don’t thank me. It’s all part of the one-stop service we provide here at the Mighty Daily Journal.
meerca chase 2 cheats
It's better to play it full screen because you will notice that when you're moving up or down, you move slower. It will also focus your mind on the game, not the surroundings outside of the window. Plus, the color you choose will help you think more clearly. Like for me, bright colors do.(Thanks, Linda!)
Some people like to use one hand to move the meerca, but two hands will prevent you from pressing the wrong direction because you know which hand is pressing which direction.
If your not that great Meerca Chase, its kinda slow! I suggest (for practice) play a game on your cell phone. Most cell phones have a game called snake..or something very close. Play that to get better. Its espcialy great when your out, when you're not doing anything!
Once you have alot of red neggs on the board, think about your actions. Circle around the area before you get the negg you want, to help the chances of you getting out in tight spaces.
Also keep playing, don't submit your score untill you have at lest 350 points; for some, it may take awhile, but you'll get better at it fast. This also betters your chances of getting a fish negg.
Some people like to use one hand to move the meerca, but two hands will prevent you from pressing the wrong direction because you know which hand is pressing which direction.
If your not that great Meerca Chase, its kinda slow! I suggest (for practice) play a game on your cell phone. Most cell phones have a game called snake..or something very close. Play that to get better. Its espcialy great when your out, when you're not doing anything!
Once you have alot of red neggs on the board, think about your actions. Circle around the area before you get the negg you want, to help the chances of you getting out in tight spaces.
Also keep playing, don't submit your score untill you have at lest 350 points; for some, it may take awhile, but you'll get better at it fast. This also betters your chances of getting a fish negg.
rorschach
The vigilante hero of the comic-book film adaptation “Watchmen” (opening today) is named Rorschach and wears an inkblot mask. But do psychologists still use the Rorschach test? Yes, an article says; it’s “second in popularity only to the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory among professionals in the field.” But those aren’t genuine Rorschach inkblots on the mask in the film; in fact, “the official Rorschach images are still under copyright in some countries
cinnamon girl
It’s a chorus being echoed across the Midlands as Girl Scouts from the Mountains to Midlands council hold their annual cookie sale. But for hundreds of Scout troops that have set up shop at area storefronts, it’s not just about tradition, but closing the deal.
“We just have to be sociable. I just talk to random people to make the sale, and they actually talk back,” said Amber Dorsey.
Amber and others from Troop 977 in Columbia were stationed at the Gamecock Bi-Lo on Devine Street on Saturday. Theirs was among many spots where Scouts braved chilly temperatures to push the eight varieties of cookies being sold this year. And for members of Troop 977 it wasn’t a passive process.
“You have to ask them what they like,” troop member Alanina Spigner explained, adding she’s happy to offer suggestions to those who have no preference. “I would have to say Caramel deLights.”
Candice Johnson said one of the best sales techniques is friendliness, noting many people are already sold on the brand.
“They know that they like Girl Scout cookies,” she said.
Carol Edwards certainly knew what she liked. Troop members had barely made their pitch Saturday before the Columbia woman was sizing up her options.
“I was wondering where I was going to get some Girl Scout cookies this year,” said Edwards, whose two adult daughters once sold cookies. “I’m glad to see them doing this.”
Scout leaders believe the efforts that go into selling cookies each year help girls develop confidence and character.
“They learn about counting money, safety, teamwork,” said Marilyn Johnson, leader of Troop 977. “So they’re learning all the skills that they can take with them in life.”
Reesheda Hopkins will buy that thinking. The Columbia woman, who purchased several boxes from Troop 977 on Saturday, spent 13 years in the Scouting program and considers cookie sales an invaluable part of the experience.
“It’s going back to the old-time values, how to communicate,” Hopkins said. “It teaches them courage, because lot of girls used to be shy. They learn to approach people without having to be afraid.”
Those lessons appear to have taken hold with Troop 977. During a four-hour shift last week at an area Wal-Mart, troop
“We just have to be sociable. I just talk to random people to make the sale, and they actually talk back,” said Amber Dorsey.
Amber and others from Troop 977 in Columbia were stationed at the Gamecock Bi-Lo on Devine Street on Saturday. Theirs was among many spots where Scouts braved chilly temperatures to push the eight varieties of cookies being sold this year. And for members of Troop 977 it wasn’t a passive process.
“You have to ask them what they like,” troop member Alanina Spigner explained, adding she’s happy to offer suggestions to those who have no preference. “I would have to say Caramel deLights.”
Candice Johnson said one of the best sales techniques is friendliness, noting many people are already sold on the brand.
“They know that they like Girl Scout cookies,” she said.
Carol Edwards certainly knew what she liked. Troop members had barely made their pitch Saturday before the Columbia woman was sizing up her options.
“I was wondering where I was going to get some Girl Scout cookies this year,” said Edwards, whose two adult daughters once sold cookies. “I’m glad to see them doing this.”
Scout leaders believe the efforts that go into selling cookies each year help girls develop confidence and character.
“They learn about counting money, safety, teamwork,” said Marilyn Johnson, leader of Troop 977. “So they’re learning all the skills that they can take with them in life.”
Reesheda Hopkins will buy that thinking. The Columbia woman, who purchased several boxes from Troop 977 on Saturday, spent 13 years in the Scouting program and considers cookie sales an invaluable part of the experience.
“It’s going back to the old-time values, how to communicate,” Hopkins said. “It teaches them courage, because lot of girls used to be shy. They learn to approach people without having to be afraid.”
Those lessons appear to have taken hold with Troop 977. During a four-hour shift last week at an area Wal-Mart, troop
world baseball classic
Taipei - Taiwan's baseball team apologized to Taiwan fans Saturday after humiliating defeats by South Korea and China in the first round of the second World Baseball Classic.
Taiwan lost 9-0 to South Korea on Friday and 4-1 to China on Saturday, missing the chance to advance to the second round of the 16-nation tournament.
The Taiwan team will return home Sunday, becoming the first team to be eliminated from the World Classic.
The loss is double humiliation for Taiwan because this is the second time China - which began to train baseball players only a few years ago - has defeated Taiwan. China beat Taiwan 8-7 at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
At a news conference at the Tokyo Dome, Yeh Chih-hsien, the head coach for the Taiwan team, said Taiwan lost because the players were under extreme stress and Chinese players have improved a lot.
'If we say that China beat Taiwan probably due to luck at the Beijing Olympics, this time we can see they are better than us. They made careful preparations to face Taiwan. We have to do self-examination,' he said.
Starting pitcher Lin Yueh-ping also apologized to Taiwan fans at the news conference broadcast in Taiwan.
'Our fans had high hopes for us to win, but we let them down, and we certainly will face lots of criticism when we return to Taiwan,' he said with tears in his eyes.
Taiwan TV channels showed that many Taiwan fans at the Tokyo Dome cried after Taiwan's defeat to China, some saying the Taiwan team should never go abroad again to avoid losing face.
As in Japan and South Korea, baseball is the national sport in Taiwan.
But in recent years, Taiwan has done poorly in international baseball tournaments due to lack of funds, top players' joining US and Japanese teams and game-fixing scandals.
The other teams in Group A of the World Classic, Japan and South Korea, play Saturday evening with the winning team advancing to the second round - for the top eight - to be played in the United States.
Taiwan lost 9-0 to South Korea on Friday and 4-1 to China on Saturday, missing the chance to advance to the second round of the 16-nation tournament.
The Taiwan team will return home Sunday, becoming the first team to be eliminated from the World Classic.
The loss is double humiliation for Taiwan because this is the second time China - which began to train baseball players only a few years ago - has defeated Taiwan. China beat Taiwan 8-7 at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
At a news conference at the Tokyo Dome, Yeh Chih-hsien, the head coach for the Taiwan team, said Taiwan lost because the players were under extreme stress and Chinese players have improved a lot.
'If we say that China beat Taiwan probably due to luck at the Beijing Olympics, this time we can see they are better than us. They made careful preparations to face Taiwan. We have to do self-examination,' he said.
Starting pitcher Lin Yueh-ping also apologized to Taiwan fans at the news conference broadcast in Taiwan.
'Our fans had high hopes for us to win, but we let them down, and we certainly will face lots of criticism when we return to Taiwan,' he said with tears in his eyes.
Taiwan TV channels showed that many Taiwan fans at the Tokyo Dome cried after Taiwan's defeat to China, some saying the Taiwan team should never go abroad again to avoid losing face.
As in Japan and South Korea, baseball is the national sport in Taiwan.
But in recent years, Taiwan has done poorly in international baseball tournaments due to lack of funds, top players' joining US and Japanese teams and game-fixing scandals.
The other teams in Group A of the World Classic, Japan and South Korea, play Saturday evening with the winning team advancing to the second round - for the top eight - to be played in the United States.
lucinda bassett
The Midwest Center for Stress and Anxiety announced today the re-launch of its website, www.stresscenter.com, the premier online destination for news, information and solutions for coping with stress, anxiety and depression. The new site features an enhanced user interface with access to articles and other content, updated information on the most pressing and relevant stress-related issues, and the newest programs and services from the experts at The Midwest Center.
"The marketplace for information on stress, anxiety and depression is very fragmented, and we recognized a consumer need for a definitive destination for information and solutions on stress and related problems," said Jeff Campbell, VP of Business Development at The Midwest Center. "Once we identified the consumer need, our task was clear. We created a comprehensive website with a user-friendly interface and search features. We also leveraged the deep research and knowledge of The Midwest Center to offer fresh and relevant content for the stress, anxiety and depression issues facing people today."
The website's introduction comes during a period when Americans face growing stress from a struggling economy, depressed job and financial markets, and general socio-economic malaise. "Times are tough for everyone right now," said Lucinda Bassett, President of The Midwest Center. "But with the re-launch of our website, people have a place to turn for help, information and support. Our new website is a key resource for anyone looking to deal with these unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety and depression."
Since 1985 The Midwest Center, through its flagship program, Attacking Anxiety & Depression, has offered the #1 non-pharmaceutical, self help program for the treatment of anxiety, stress and depression. The program is available on the new website, where customers will also find a large and diverse community of users, access to newsletters and video content, and information on the company's coaching program that helps customers reap the greatest rewards from the program.
"The marketplace for information on stress, anxiety and depression is very fragmented, and we recognized a consumer need for a definitive destination for information and solutions on stress and related problems," said Jeff Campbell, VP of Business Development at The Midwest Center. "Once we identified the consumer need, our task was clear. We created a comprehensive website with a user-friendly interface and search features. We also leveraged the deep research and knowledge of The Midwest Center to offer fresh and relevant content for the stress, anxiety and depression issues facing people today."
The website's introduction comes during a period when Americans face growing stress from a struggling economy, depressed job and financial markets, and general socio-economic malaise. "Times are tough for everyone right now," said Lucinda Bassett, President of The Midwest Center. "But with the re-launch of our website, people have a place to turn for help, information and support. Our new website is a key resource for anyone looking to deal with these unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety and depression."
Since 1985 The Midwest Center, through its flagship program, Attacking Anxiety & Depression, has offered the #1 non-pharmaceutical, self help program for the treatment of anxiety, stress and depression. The program is available on the new website, where customers will also find a large and diverse community of users, access to newsletters and video content, and information on the company's coaching program that helps customers reap the greatest rewards from the program.
belinda bauer
Fifteen Kenosha Unified School District employees will be formally honored for exemplary service and significant contributions to the educational community on Monday, March 16 at a Recognition Awards Dinner. Additional awards for Business in Education, Parent in Education, and Friend of Education also will be presented that evening.
The school district honorees include 2008-2009 Elementary Teacher of the Year Helena Boles, Somers Elementary School; Middle School Teacher of the Year Shari Perrine, Washington Middle School; High School Teacher of the Year Karen Wambold, Harborside Academy; and Special Area Teacher of the Year Margo Zoerner, Nash Elementary School. Belinda Grantham, Head Start Administrator at Cesar Chavez Learning Station, is Administrator of the Year.
Ten employees earned Distinguished Service Awards. They are:
Shirley Ade, Educational Assistant, Somers Elementary School; Pam Bauer, Secretary, Somers Elementary School; Michelle Burns, Teacher, Southport Elementary School; Eileen Coss, Accounting Manager, Educational Support Center; Virginia Fennema, Social Worker, Brass Community, EBSOLA and Whittier Elementary School; Kip Keckler, Instructional Technology Specialist, Washington Middle School; Page Kessler, Technology Teacher, Indian Trail Academy; Mary Tobin, Special Education Teacher, Jeffery Elementary School; Judy Vanderford, Physical Education Teacher & Consultant, Jefferson Elementary School and Sharon Willis, Teacher, Southport Elementary School.
The school district honorees include 2008-2009 Elementary Teacher of the Year Helena Boles, Somers Elementary School; Middle School Teacher of the Year Shari Perrine, Washington Middle School; High School Teacher of the Year Karen Wambold, Harborside Academy; and Special Area Teacher of the Year Margo Zoerner, Nash Elementary School. Belinda Grantham, Head Start Administrator at Cesar Chavez Learning Station, is Administrator of the Year.
Ten employees earned Distinguished Service Awards. They are:
Shirley Ade, Educational Assistant, Somers Elementary School; Pam Bauer, Secretary, Somers Elementary School; Michelle Burns, Teacher, Southport Elementary School; Eileen Coss, Accounting Manager, Educational Support Center; Virginia Fennema, Social Worker, Brass Community, EBSOLA and Whittier Elementary School; Kip Keckler, Instructional Technology Specialist, Washington Middle School; Page Kessler, Technology Teacher, Indian Trail Academy; Mary Tobin, Special Education Teacher, Jeffery Elementary School; Judy Vanderford, Physical Education Teacher & Consultant, Jefferson Elementary School and Sharon Willis, Teacher, Southport Elementary School.
sovereign movement
Palestinian children's health in decline
A two-year international investigation has revealed an increase in the number of stunted children in the occupied Palestinian territories and conditions so extreme that Palestinian women have on occasion been forced to give birth at Israeli military checkpoints.
A series of articles published today by the Lancet concludes that the occupation, the recent conflict in Gaza and inter-Palestinian fighting are undermining the health and development of the population. The best solution to health in the territories is peace and security under a sovereign Palestinian state, argue the authors, who are doctors and academics from Birzeit University in Ramallah and Oxford, with assistance from international health scientists, the World Health Organisation and other UN agencies.
Since 2000, Rita Giacaman from Birzeit University and colleagues say, "life for Palestinians has become much harder, more dangerous and less secure". There is evidence that health gains during the 1990s are being eroded.
A humanitarian crisis had emerged in the Gaza Strip, "intensifying as a result of the Israeli military invasion in December 2008 and January 2009, and because of destruction of homes and infrastructure, the death and injury of civilians and shortages of food, fuel, medicines and other essentials", they say.
Infant mortality dropped between 1967 and 1987, but stalled between 2000 and 2006 at 27 per 1000 live births (the rate in Israel, they note, is 3.9 per 1000).
The rate of stunting - the failure of children under five to grow as they should - has gone up. In 1996, 7.2% of young children had stunted growth, but in 2006, the proportion had risen to 10.2%. "Stunting during childhood is an indicator of chronic malnutrition, and is associated with increased disease burden and death," the authors write. It can also result in damage to a child's mental development and link to obesity and chronic diseases in adulthood. Between 1999 and 2003 rates of tuberculosis have risen by 58% and meningococcal meningitis by 53%.
In spite of substantial funding and efforts, the Palestinian ministry of health has been unable to build up the health systems, the authors say. Restrictions on the movement of goods and labour between the West Bank and Gaza and within the West Bank have been a problem, as has the emergence of two Palestinian authority health ministers, one in the West Bank and one in Gaza. The problems have been compounded by the political divide between Fatah and Hamas. The absence of Palestinian control over water, land and the environment as well as movement has made public health strategies difficult if not impossible. Dysfunctional political systems, corruption and cronyism are among the other factors that "have adversely affected an already fragile health service".
The second article in the series, by Hanan Rahim from Birzeit University, with colleagues from Qatar, Glasgow and Yale universities, finds that the restrictions on movement in the occupied territories have made it harder for women in labour to get to a maternity unit. "Between 2000 and 2006, the ministry of health reported 69 cases of Palestinian women giving birth at Israeli checkpoints," they write. Ten per cent of women in labour were delayed for two to four hours on the road to the maternity facility, whereas the average time without roadblocks was 15-30 minutes.
Yesterday, Hillary Clinton said Israel's demolition of Palestinian houses in East Jerusalem was "unhelpful" and a breach of the roadmap for peace.
The US secretary of state's comments came after she held meetings with the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, and prime minister, Salam Fayyad, in Ramallah, on the occupied West Bank.
A two-year international investigation has revealed an increase in the number of stunted children in the occupied Palestinian territories and conditions so extreme that Palestinian women have on occasion been forced to give birth at Israeli military checkpoints.
A series of articles published today by the Lancet concludes that the occupation, the recent conflict in Gaza and inter-Palestinian fighting are undermining the health and development of the population. The best solution to health in the territories is peace and security under a sovereign Palestinian state, argue the authors, who are doctors and academics from Birzeit University in Ramallah and Oxford, with assistance from international health scientists, the World Health Organisation and other UN agencies.
Since 2000, Rita Giacaman from Birzeit University and colleagues say, "life for Palestinians has become much harder, more dangerous and less secure". There is evidence that health gains during the 1990s are being eroded.
A humanitarian crisis had emerged in the Gaza Strip, "intensifying as a result of the Israeli military invasion in December 2008 and January 2009, and because of destruction of homes and infrastructure, the death and injury of civilians and shortages of food, fuel, medicines and other essentials", they say.
Infant mortality dropped between 1967 and 1987, but stalled between 2000 and 2006 at 27 per 1000 live births (the rate in Israel, they note, is 3.9 per 1000).
The rate of stunting - the failure of children under five to grow as they should - has gone up. In 1996, 7.2% of young children had stunted growth, but in 2006, the proportion had risen to 10.2%. "Stunting during childhood is an indicator of chronic malnutrition, and is associated with increased disease burden and death," the authors write. It can also result in damage to a child's mental development and link to obesity and chronic diseases in adulthood. Between 1999 and 2003 rates of tuberculosis have risen by 58% and meningococcal meningitis by 53%.
In spite of substantial funding and efforts, the Palestinian ministry of health has been unable to build up the health systems, the authors say. Restrictions on the movement of goods and labour between the West Bank and Gaza and within the West Bank have been a problem, as has the emergence of two Palestinian authority health ministers, one in the West Bank and one in Gaza. The problems have been compounded by the political divide between Fatah and Hamas. The absence of Palestinian control over water, land and the environment as well as movement has made public health strategies difficult if not impossible. Dysfunctional political systems, corruption and cronyism are among the other factors that "have adversely affected an already fragile health service".
The second article in the series, by Hanan Rahim from Birzeit University, with colleagues from Qatar, Glasgow and Yale universities, finds that the restrictions on movement in the occupied territories have made it harder for women in labour to get to a maternity unit. "Between 2000 and 2006, the ministry of health reported 69 cases of Palestinian women giving birth at Israeli checkpoints," they write. Ten per cent of women in labour were delayed for two to four hours on the road to the maternity facility, whereas the average time without roadblocks was 15-30 minutes.
Yesterday, Hillary Clinton said Israel's demolition of Palestinian houses in East Jerusalem was "unhelpful" and a breach of the roadmap for peace.
The US secretary of state's comments came after she held meetings with the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, and prime minister, Salam Fayyad, in Ramallah, on the occupied West Bank.
daytona 200 results
I have been to thousands of races, and I'm not sure I have ever left one this confused, especially after race director Colin Fraser "explained" it all. Remember that scene in "Fargo" where William Macy tried to explain to the authorities what happened to all those Oldsmobiles? Yeah, it was like that.
I asked Fraser, whom I feel really sorry for, if the results of the race would be reviewed, and if so, how confident he was his top 10 would stand. He said there would be a review, and that it was not unusual: "I'm not sure I remember a Daytona 200 that didn't have some sort of scoring issue." But he said, several times, that he was "pretty confident" they got everything right, but man, don't try to prove it by me.
Another reporter asked the other tough question: Rider Tommy Aquino crashed hard in a part of the track where the lights had failed, and had, in fact, caused at electrical fire. Should they not have stopped the race then, before Aquino crashed in the dim area, instead of after his crash? Fraser said he didn't know, that we likely knew more about it than he did, which was an unfortunate answer.
Too bad, all this, because this was almost a great race, very cool under the lights for the first time ever. But man, while I know what happened to those Oldsmobiles in "Fargo," I have no idea what happened here.
I asked Fraser, whom I feel really sorry for, if the results of the race would be reviewed, and if so, how confident he was his top 10 would stand. He said there would be a review, and that it was not unusual: "I'm not sure I remember a Daytona 200 that didn't have some sort of scoring issue." But he said, several times, that he was "pretty confident" they got everything right, but man, don't try to prove it by me.
Another reporter asked the other tough question: Rider Tommy Aquino crashed hard in a part of the track where the lights had failed, and had, in fact, caused at electrical fire. Should they not have stopped the race then, before Aquino crashed in the dim area, instead of after his crash? Fraser said he didn't know, that we likely knew more about it than he did, which was an unfortunate answer.
Too bad, all this, because this was almost a great race, very cool under the lights for the first time ever. But man, while I know what happened to those Oldsmobiles in "Fargo," I have no idea what happened here.
ixtreme 1.51
iXtreme 1.51 Stealth firmware has just been released for the Xbox 360. This releases fixes all new games that contain the 3rd wave in the video partition, which is due to Microsoft adding the Fall 2008 NXE Console update to the disc. The prior iXtreme firmware will not boot disc containing a 3rd wave, due to the firmware checking the crc of the video partition, looking for ‘wave1′ and ‘wave2′ only, now that there is a ‘wave3′ in the partition, the firmware rejects the disk.
Now, all newer games such as MLB 2K9 and tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X will boot without issues. For all you previous iXtreme Xbox 360 flashers out there, updating your firmware should be no problem at all. If you saved your initial firmware, or key dump, you can use JungleFlasher to spoof your new firmware.
Now, all newer games such as MLB 2K9 and tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X will boot without issues. For all you previous iXtreme Xbox 360 flashers out there, updating your firmware should be no problem at all. If you saved your initial firmware, or key dump, you can use JungleFlasher to spoof your new firmware.
multimaster
Home show proving a good draw
During the first weekend of the Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show, there was little evidence of a recession.
Vendors staffing booths at the David Lawrence Convention Center wondered if people would show up, and if they did, would they open up their wallets? But arrive and spend they did, with an amazing amount of gusto, said executive director John DeSantis.
Opening weekend didn't break attendance records, but thousands of consumers braved the cold and ponied up $10 at the door for the opportunity to check out all the latest home and garden products and services.
"It was our biggest weekend in two years," said Mr. DeSantis, "and the second weekend is always better than the first."
The show ends Sunday.
Some vendors, including Fein Power Tools, couldn't keep up with demand. Not only did the Green Tree maker of high-end profile sanders, saws and other power tools run out of literature and promotional DVDs, but attendees also snapped up an entire week's supply of $400 Multimaster Top sets.
"We didn't expect to be that busy," said trade show coordinator Tracy Nedzesky. "We ended up having four or five employees at a time instead of two."
Ms. Nedzesky said she has seen more interest in home improvement and remodeling, and once people make the decision to embark on a project, "they want to get it done faster."
Steve Erenrich of Luxury Bath of Pittsburgh in Carnegie is another who had a "phenomenal" first weekend at the home show. His booth featuring acrylic tub liners and walls enjoyed the two biggest days of foot traffic in some 20 years at the show.
Mr. Erenrich guessed that some people finally stopped listening to all the bad news about the recession.
"They've come to the conclusion that if they're going to stay away from the stock market, why not put that money in their home and enjoy it?" he said.
For others, the show was an inexpensive way to have fun with the family and feed a case of spring fever with a pretty plant, goofy cleaning product or tasty treat.
This is Jack Hugh of Tropical Forest's first year at the show selling pussy willow cuttings, but sales were so much better than expected over the weekend that he's already planning to return next year.
"Even though the economy's bad, people can still afford a $10 item that makes you feel good," said Mr. Hugh, whose cuttings sell for $10 for one bunch, $18 for two or $25 for three.
Rob Solomon, director of business development for Fudgie Wudgie in the Strip, said his company was similarly busy. Sales of its gourmet fudge, chocolate-covered pretzels and chocolate treats were up several thousand dollars this weekend, echoing the 10 percent higher sales it enjoyed at last month's custom car show at the convention center.
The annual Pittsburgh International Auto Show, which ran Feb. 12-15, also did well, with a 14 percent increase in attendance over last year, according to Denise Brennan, executive vice president/CEO of Greater Pittsburgh Automobile Dealers Association.
During the first weekend of the Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show, there was little evidence of a recession.
Vendors staffing booths at the David Lawrence Convention Center wondered if people would show up, and if they did, would they open up their wallets? But arrive and spend they did, with an amazing amount of gusto, said executive director John DeSantis.
Opening weekend didn't break attendance records, but thousands of consumers braved the cold and ponied up $10 at the door for the opportunity to check out all the latest home and garden products and services.
"It was our biggest weekend in two years," said Mr. DeSantis, "and the second weekend is always better than the first."
The show ends Sunday.
Some vendors, including Fein Power Tools, couldn't keep up with demand. Not only did the Green Tree maker of high-end profile sanders, saws and other power tools run out of literature and promotional DVDs, but attendees also snapped up an entire week's supply of $400 Multimaster Top sets.
"We didn't expect to be that busy," said trade show coordinator Tracy Nedzesky. "We ended up having four or five employees at a time instead of two."
Ms. Nedzesky said she has seen more interest in home improvement and remodeling, and once people make the decision to embark on a project, "they want to get it done faster."
Steve Erenrich of Luxury Bath of Pittsburgh in Carnegie is another who had a "phenomenal" first weekend at the home show. His booth featuring acrylic tub liners and walls enjoyed the two biggest days of foot traffic in some 20 years at the show.
Mr. Erenrich guessed that some people finally stopped listening to all the bad news about the recession.
"They've come to the conclusion that if they're going to stay away from the stock market, why not put that money in their home and enjoy it?" he said.
For others, the show was an inexpensive way to have fun with the family and feed a case of spring fever with a pretty plant, goofy cleaning product or tasty treat.
This is Jack Hugh of Tropical Forest's first year at the show selling pussy willow cuttings, but sales were so much better than expected over the weekend that he's already planning to return next year.
"Even though the economy's bad, people can still afford a $10 item that makes you feel good," said Mr. Hugh, whose cuttings sell for $10 for one bunch, $18 for two or $25 for three.
Rob Solomon, director of business development for Fudgie Wudgie in the Strip, said his company was similarly busy. Sales of its gourmet fudge, chocolate-covered pretzels and chocolate treats were up several thousand dollars this weekend, echoing the 10 percent higher sales it enjoyed at last month's custom car show at the convention center.
The annual Pittsburgh International Auto Show, which ran Feb. 12-15, also did well, with a 14 percent increase in attendance over last year, according to Denise Brennan, executive vice president/CEO of Greater Pittsburgh Automobile Dealers Association.
arnold classic 2009
The WCS has made the long journey out of the homeland and is currently en route to Columbus, OH to attend the Arnold's Sports Festival. We will, of course, be bringing you the best in coverage of the Arnold's Grappling Championship and related combat sports news, but we will also be cruising the expo floor exploring the best and newest in fitness, sports and more.
The weekend is chock full of not only grappling, but also arm wrestling, powerlifting, dance, archery, wrestling, and the world-famous Arnold's Classic bodybuilding competition. We will be on site experiencing it all, and let us know if there's anything you want to see or hear.
Expect daily updates on the festival, as well as random encounters with assorted famous-types. If you're competing at the Arnold's (grappling or otherwise), let us know!
So far we've made a pit stop in Indianapolis, IN to spend a day at Marcello Monteiro's BJJ Academy (www.bjjcoach.com), training, eating Subway and getting scared by plastic spiders. If you're ever in the area, I'm sorry. But check out Marcello's new gym and the Dollar General - good stuff. See you later Indiana, I think I hate you.
The weekend is chock full of not only grappling, but also arm wrestling, powerlifting, dance, archery, wrestling, and the world-famous Arnold's Classic bodybuilding competition. We will be on site experiencing it all, and let us know if there's anything you want to see or hear.
Expect daily updates on the festival, as well as random encounters with assorted famous-types. If you're competing at the Arnold's (grappling or otherwise), let us know!
So far we've made a pit stop in Indianapolis, IN to spend a day at Marcello Monteiro's BJJ Academy (www.bjjcoach.com), training, eating Subway and getting scared by plastic spiders. If you're ever in the area, I'm sorry. But check out Marcello's new gym and the Dollar General - good stuff. See you later Indiana, I think I hate you.
time change 2009
President Obama kicked off his ambitious goal of reforming health care and providing insurance to all Americans, the first major government effort at reform in 15 years. At the White House's health summit, Obama pledged to pass comprehensive legislation this year, despite economic crises and U.S. engagement in two overseas wars. "When times were good, we didn't get it done. When we had mild recessions, we didn't get it done," Obama said. "There's always a reason not to do it. Now is exactly the time for us to deal with this problem." Indeed, with increasing job losses, approximately 14,000 Americans are losing their health coverage every day. Forty-six million Americans are without health insurance (86.7 million over the last two years), while others are paying more than they can afford. The health care cost share of GDP "is anticipated to rise rapidly from 16.2 percent in 2007 to 17.6 percent in 2009, largely as a result of the recession, and then climb to 20.3 percent by 2018." Referring to a statement made by Health Care for America Now's Richard Kirsch, Obama addressed the cost issue, arguing that "by covering more people, we can also lower costs at the same time, presumably because those who are not insured at the moment are ending up using extraordinarily expensive emergency room care." In his new budget, Obama plans to set aside $634 billion over 10 years as a down payment to reform the health system. While the fund represents a strong start toward reform, it will not be enough to provide affordable coverage for all and a stronger commitment will need to be made. But Obama also "indicated for the first time that he was open to compromise on details of the proposal he put forth in the 2008 campaign." Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA) -- who has spent decades as a champion of expanding access to quality health care -- said at yesterday's summit that previous efforts to reform health care "haven't been the kind of serious effort that I think we're seeing right now." "This time, we will not fail," he urged.
statue of limitation
The New York State Catholic Conference is opposing legislation that would provide a one-year window for any alleged victim of clerical sexual abuse to file suit-- no matter how long ago the alleged abuse occurs. Current law allows alleged victims to file suit at any time before they reach the age of 23; the state’s Catholic conference backs an alternative bill that would raise that age to 28.
kepler
NASA has launched a spacecraft with a mission to help determine something that has been the theme for many Hollywood movies over the years: whether Earth-like planets might exist elsewhere in space.
The 15-foot tall, 2,320-pound Kepler satellite lifted off yesterday at 10:50 p.m. Eastern time atop a Delta II rocket from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida for a three-and- a-half-year mission to find other planets that may support life, according to a NASA statement distributed by PR Newswire.
Kepler carries a photometer, a device made up of 42 highly sensitive digital light sensors that will monitor a patch of 100,000 stars to detect planets that may orbit them. Its findings will be essential in determining the course of future missions looking for extraterrestrial life, said David Koch, Kepler’s deputy principal investigator.
“In terms of finding Earth-like planets, this is the only mission that can do it,” he said.
The launch came 10 days after another NASA satellite failed to reach orbit and crashed into the ocean near Antarctica. NASA officials said the fairing, which covers the satellite during the launch, didn’t come off as expected. The weight of the fairing prevented the satellite from reaching its orbit. Without enough power to carry it into orbit, the satellite plunged back to Earth.
Tests After Mishap
In the mishap’s aftermath, Kepler’s fairing was tested and approved for the new mission, which will cost $591 million. The Kepler satellite was built by Boulder, Colorado-based Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. United Launch Alliance, a joint venture of Boeing Co. and Lockheed Martin Corp., constructed the rocket.
Koch said scientists expect to find about 50 planets roughly the size of Earth and as many as 500 that are slightly larger. Once a planet is found, scientists can calculate whether its size and distance is conducive to the presence of water, an essential component for supporting life.
Kepler is the first U.S. mission to seek planets in the galaxy that may support life. Scientists will conduct two months of tests on Kepler’s systems before the planet search begins.
The satellite will be able to examine a broad swath of the Milky Way for a longer period of time than Corot, a spacecraft sent up by the European Space Agency two years ago, Koch said.
Star Brightness Tested
By focusing on the same group of stars, Kepler will allow scientists to measure changes in brightness, which can occur when planets orbit around them, he said.
Astronomers need to measure three brightness changes, known as transits, to confirm that a planet is causing the light fluctuation.
To have water, a planet has to be at a distance “just right” from the star, an area known as the “Goldilocks Zone,” Koch said. Too close, the planet will be a “roaster” and too hot; too far, a planet would be too cold, he said.
The right distance varies depending on a star’s temperature.
A planet’s mass also is an important factor in whether it’s a place hospitable to life. If the planet is less than half Earth’s mass, it won’t have the gravitational pull to maintain an atmosphere. If it is more than 10 times the mass of Earth, it will become a “cosmic vacuum cleaner,” sucking in elements like hydrogen and helium, creating a planetary surface with the firmness of a soap bubble, Koch said.
The 15-foot tall, 2,320-pound Kepler satellite lifted off yesterday at 10:50 p.m. Eastern time atop a Delta II rocket from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida for a three-and- a-half-year mission to find other planets that may support life, according to a NASA statement distributed by PR Newswire.
Kepler carries a photometer, a device made up of 42 highly sensitive digital light sensors that will monitor a patch of 100,000 stars to detect planets that may orbit them. Its findings will be essential in determining the course of future missions looking for extraterrestrial life, said David Koch, Kepler’s deputy principal investigator.
“In terms of finding Earth-like planets, this is the only mission that can do it,” he said.
The launch came 10 days after another NASA satellite failed to reach orbit and crashed into the ocean near Antarctica. NASA officials said the fairing, which covers the satellite during the launch, didn’t come off as expected. The weight of the fairing prevented the satellite from reaching its orbit. Without enough power to carry it into orbit, the satellite plunged back to Earth.
Tests After Mishap
In the mishap’s aftermath, Kepler’s fairing was tested and approved for the new mission, which will cost $591 million. The Kepler satellite was built by Boulder, Colorado-based Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. United Launch Alliance, a joint venture of Boeing Co. and Lockheed Martin Corp., constructed the rocket.
Koch said scientists expect to find about 50 planets roughly the size of Earth and as many as 500 that are slightly larger. Once a planet is found, scientists can calculate whether its size and distance is conducive to the presence of water, an essential component for supporting life.
Kepler is the first U.S. mission to seek planets in the galaxy that may support life. Scientists will conduct two months of tests on Kepler’s systems before the planet search begins.
The satellite will be able to examine a broad swath of the Milky Way for a longer period of time than Corot, a spacecraft sent up by the European Space Agency two years ago, Koch said.
Star Brightness Tested
By focusing on the same group of stars, Kepler will allow scientists to measure changes in brightness, which can occur when planets orbit around them, he said.
Astronomers need to measure three brightness changes, known as transits, to confirm that a planet is causing the light fluctuation.
To have water, a planet has to be at a distance “just right” from the star, an area known as the “Goldilocks Zone,” Koch said. Too close, the planet will be a “roaster” and too hot; too far, a planet would be too cold, he said.
The right distance varies depending on a star’s temperature.
A planet’s mass also is an important factor in whether it’s a place hospitable to life. If the planet is less than half Earth’s mass, it won’t have the gravitational pull to maintain an atmosphere. If it is more than 10 times the mass of Earth, it will become a “cosmic vacuum cleaner,” sucking in elements like hydrogen and helium, creating a planetary surface with the firmness of a soap bubble, Koch said.
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