Archive for December, 2009
Hamas commander dies in tunnel collapse: medics
by admin on Dec.31, 2009, under Uncategorized
0 Comments | AFP, December, 2009
GAZA CITY (AFP) A senior fighter from the armed wing of the Islamist Hamas movement died on Wednesday in a tunnel collapse in the central Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian medics and the armed group.
“Yasser Sabri Radi, 37, a field commander in the Qassam Brigades from Nuseirat Camp in central Gaza, was martyred on Wednesday morning while undertaking a jihad-related task,” the group said in a statement.
The statement did not specify the cause of death, but Palestinian medics said Radi died in a tunnel collapse.
The Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas which has ruled the Gaza Strip since June 2007, is believed to use networks of tunnels throughout the territory to hide out, store weapons and launch attacks.
In June 2006, fighters from…
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by admin on Dec.27, 2009, under Uncategorized
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James Dulley: Picking an efficient dishwasher
by admin on Dec.18, 2009, under Uncategorized
0 Comments | Oakland Tribune, Dec 13, 2009 | by James Dulley
Q: I think it is time to replace my old dishwasher. Mine is loud, does not offer many cycle options and uses a lot of hot water. When I compare new models, what are the important efficiency features?
A: Almost any new dishwasher will use less energy and water than your old one does. The vast majority of dishwashers made today meet EnergyStar efficiency standards. Over the life of the new dishwasher, the energy and water savings can easily pay back its initial cost.
Another key advantage of newer dishwashers is they are much quieter than older ones even when they were new. This is accomplished by better motor/pump design and higher levels of insulation. This insulation is around both the pump assembly and the walls of the cabinet and door.
The majority of the cost of using a dishwasher is for the energy to heat the water
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Find unique gifts at Country Cupboard.(Special Sections)
by admin on Dec.18, 2009, under Uncategorized
0 Comments | Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), December, 2009
Don’t be fooled by its location. Located inside Ehrhardt’s Trailer Sales, The Country Cupboard offers a variety of unique gift items for you, your home and your friends.
Shoppers currently can find holiday/seasonal items, framed prints, country/primitive decor and much more. Stop by The Country Cupboard at 776 W. Oakton St. u A unique shop in a unique location
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Time’s up, Hamlet
by admin on Dec.16, 2009, under Uncategorized
National Review, Dec 7, 2009
PRESIDENT OBAMA’S deliberations on Afghanistan have begun to take on an element of farce.
It is understandable that he wants to think carefully before almost doubling our force in Afghanistan, as Gen. Stanley McChrystal has asked him to do. But let’s remember: McChrystal is Obama’s hand-picked general, sent to Afghanistan to carry out the “comprehensive” strategy Obama announced in the spring. Obama isn’t drilling down on a strategy that has failed, as Bush had to do in Iraq at the end of 2006. He is reconsidering his strategy before it has been given a chance to work.
The reason for doing this, we are told, is the fraudulent Afghan election and the corruption of Hamid Karzai. All the erstwhile Afghanistan hawks on the left have made Karzai central to their anti-war case. Karzai’s performance is undeniably a problem, but a strategy of counterinsurgency regards relatively clean, functional government as a goal, not a precondition.
The Obama administration would be wise to see Karzai as a flawed partner rather than a punching bag. The threats to cut him loose prior to the election only pushed him into the arms of exactly the kind of people we want him to avoid and to isolate. If he cannot rely on us, why would he not fortify himself politically with the support of key indigenous players, even tainted ones?
If we want Karzai to improve, we will need to work through problems with him rather than huff and puff with ultimata (pulling out, or drawing down) that we can’t follow through on without damaging our interests. And we will need to get a better handle on the security situation. Iraqi prime minister Nouri al-Maliki had many of the same failings as Karzai while we were permitting his country to collapse all around him in 2006. Only when the surge improved security did he become a stronger and more popular leader.
No such transformation will happen in Afghanistan unless McChrystal gets his additional troops. Obama gives every sign of wanting to find a clever way around this fact, needlessly complicating what is a momentous but relatively simple decision
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N-acetylcysteine for obsessive-compulsive disorder
by admin on Dec.16, 2009, under Uncategorized
Townsend Letter, Dec, 2009 by Alan R. Gaby
Fifty patients (mean age, 34 years) with trichotillomania (repetitive hair-pulling; a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder) were randomly assigned to receive, in double-blind fashion, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) or placebo for 12 weeks. The dosage of NAC was 1200 mg per day for six weeks, followed by 2400 mg per day for six weeks. The proportion of patients who were “much or very much improved” was significantly greater in the NAC group than in the placebo group (56% vs. 16%; p = 0.03). Significant improvement was first seen after nine weeks of treatment. No adverse effects were seen.
Comment: Hyperactivity of glutamatergic neurotransmission has been implicated in the pathogenesis of obsessive-compulsive disorder. NAC is believed to reduce glutamatergic activity. The results of the present study indicate that NAC is beneficial in the treatment of trichotillomania. It is not clear what the effective dose of NAC is in this patient population. The results are consistent either with a delayed benefit of 1200 mg per day or with treatment not being effective until the dose was increased to 2400 mg per day.
Grant JE et al
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Manulife Financial to acquire EDC headquarters building in Ottawa
by admin on Dec.16, 2009, under Uncategorized
PR Newswire, Dec 1, 2009
Broccolini / Canderel joint venture to complete largest office development in downtown Ottawa in 25 years
TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC SEHK: 945
OTTAWA, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Manulife Financial has entered into an agreement to purchase the new headquarters building of Export Development Canada (EDC) in downtown Ottawa from a joint venture of Broccolini Construction Inc. and The Canderel Group of Companies. The transaction is scheduled to close at the end of 2011, following completion of the 18-storey, 479,000 square foot building which is being developed by the Broccolini / Canderel partnership.
“Manulife has been looking for opportunities to expand its real estate holdings and we are extremely pleased to be able to secure this prime asset in Ottawa’s downtown core,” said Stephani Kingsmill, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Manulife’s Real Estate Division. “The building is an excellent complement to Manulife’s existing portfolio of high-quality properties in strong, diverse regions across North America and Asia.”
Construction of the building began in May 2009 when EDC, a Canadian crown corporation, selected the Broccolini / Canderel site for its new headquarters following a rigorous and competitive bidding process. EDC, which is consolidating its operations from two neighbouring buildings, will occupy 100 per cent of the building’s office space under a long-term lease which will extend to 2031.
“EDC’s new headquarters will bring many benefits to the corporation and its employees, including lower operating costs, leading edge environmental considerations and a state-of-the-art work space,” said Eric Siegel, President and CEO of Export Development Canada. “Broccolini and Canderel have created an exceptional building and we are thrilled to add Manulife’s reputation as an owner of quality real estate assets to the long list of benefits.”
Located at the corner of Slater and O’Connor streets, 150 Slater Street is the largest new office development project in downtown Ottawa in 25 years.
“We are very excited about the opportunity to add this innovative and environmentally sustainable landmark to the skyline of Canada’s capital,” said Anthony Broccolini, Managing Director of Broccolini Construction. “We are committed to delivering a first-class, prestigious structure that will set a new standard for office towers in the city.”
Clad in a metal and glass curtainwall, 150 Slater Street features several distinctive structural elements, including a defined lower podium that blends with the streetscape and a two-storey roof-top terrace. LEED Gold certification for environmental sustainability is being targeted for the project.
“This is a signature project for everyone involved and Canderel is proud to be part of the development team,” said Jonathan Wener, Chairman of Canderel. “This transaction reflects both the quality of the project and the positive outlook on the Ottawa marketplace by the institutional investment community.”
“150 Slater Street provides Manulife with a superb property, tenanted by a strong crown corporation in EDC, on one of the last remaining development sites in Ottawa’s downtown core,” said Stephen Nicoletti, Assistant Vice President and Regional Director for Manulife’s Eastern Canada portfolio which includes properties in Ottawa and Montreal. “It’s an ideal long-term investment for Manulife.”
Manulife owns four other properties in Ottawa, including Manulife Place at 55 Metcalfe Street which the company developed in 1987.
About Broccolini Construction Inc.
Founded in 1949, Broccolini Construction Inc
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Financial Failure Cover Now Included As Standard In All Go Travel Insurance Policies
by admin on Dec.16, 2009, under Uncategorized
PR Newswire, Dec 2, 2009
BASILDON, England, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ — Travellers who book their holidays independently are now automatically covered for the financial failure of the firms they book through when they buy travel insurance from Go.
With the collapse of several airlines and tour operators over the past 12 months this will come as reassurance to people who want to book a holiday but are concerned about losing their money should their airline or hotel go bankrupt.
Andy Taylor, Director at Go Travel Insurance explains “Holiday makers who book a package holiday through a travel agent or tour operator should have their holiday protected under the Air Travel Operators Licence (ATOL) scheme. But this protection doesn’t apply to the increasing number of travellers who prefer to book their holiday components separately such as flight, hotel, car hire and even theme park tickets – all of which are easy to arrange online.”
“Uncertainty in the market is leading many travellers to build their own holiday arrangements and they may have little or no protection in the event of a company failure. They will now automatically enjoy that extra protection when they buy a policy from Go Travel Insurance.”
Few travel insurers offer this type of cover as standard, so the news that anyone who purchases a policy from Go Travel Insurance will now have their separate travel components covered in the event of financial failure, will be very reassuring.
With an uncertain economic outlook still weighing heavy on our minds, it’s nice to know that, in terms of a holiday, we can leave any problems concerning financial security well and truly at home.
About Go Travel Insurance
Go Travel Insurance has been selling cheap travel insurance online since 2000, providing instant quotes with quick, easy and secure online buying.
Whether it’s a single trip policy, or annual travel insurance, Go Travel Insurance offers a truly end to end service, with claims, call centre and medical screening, all handled in-house in the UK, giving a customer-focused and professional service every time
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Teen bailed for medical assessment
by admin on Dec.16, 2009, under Uncategorized
0 Comments | Daily Mirror, The; London (UK), Dec 11, 2009 | by Anonymous
A TEENAGER accused of motoring offences and assault on police was yesterday granted temporary bail to attend medical assessments.
Patrick Crossan, 19, faces seven charges related to an alleged pursuit and car crash.
Prosecutors claimed the keys to a Nissan vehicle were taken during a house party in Glengormley, Co Antrim.
Police spotted it early on October 10 on the Bell Steel Road before it collided with the side of their patrol car.
The driver later lost control and crashed, the court heard
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Nutrisystem Expands Nationally in Walgreens
by admin on Dec.09, 2009, under Uncategorized
Business Wire, Dec 07, 2009
Nutrisystem to be Sold Through Innovative Card System in Nearly
7,000 Walgreens Locations
HORSHAM, Pa. — Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI),
a leading provider of weight management programs and services, announced
that it expects to expand its retail presence through a new distribution
alliance with Walgreens in time for the 2010 New Years resolution
season. The Nutrisystem weight loss program cards will begin to roll-out
in the diet section of local Walgreens stores on December 25, 2009.
Walgreens will be the exclusive retailer selling the 28-day Nutrisystem
D weight loss program for people with Type 2 diabetes who want to lose
weight. In addition, they will offer the 14-day Silver Starter Program
for mature dieters, and the 14-day Ready-To-Go Starter Program. Cards
for all of these programs will be sold nationwide in nearly 7,000 stores
and on Walgreens.com.
For the first time ever, potential dieters will be able to purchase
Nutrisystem weight loss programs through an innovative card system at
their local Walgreens. The process starts with buying a card in the
store and then activating it online at nutrisystem.com/startnow or by
calling 1-800-891-3605. Once the card is activated and the order is
placed, the customer will receive their Nutrisystem program through the
Companys home delivery system so they can start losing weight.
We are thrilled to add the nations largest drug store chain to our
roster of premier retail partners, said Will Auchincloss, Senior Vice
President of Business Development and International at Nutrisystem.
Walgreens customers now have access to a broad array of Nutrisystem
weight loss programs including Nutrisystem D, our complete 28-day
program for people with Type 2 diabetes who want to lose weight.
The Nutrisystem D program consists of 28 days of the Nutrisystem foods,
while the Silver and Ready-to-go Starter Programs consist of 14 days of
the Nutrisystem foods. All programs purchased at Walgreens will include
a Free Starter Kit. The program purchase price also includes shipping,
free access to 24/7 weight loss counseling, and free membership to
Nutrisystems robust online community.
The alliance with Walgreens adds to the previously announced retail
distribution of Nutrisystem at Costco, Sams Club and Walmart and gives
Nutrisystem presence in four of the nations leading retailers with a
total of approximately 10,000 retail locations.
About Nutrisystem, Inc.
Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDQ: NTRI) is a leading provider of weight
management products and services. Nutrisystem is sold direct to the
consumer through nutrisystem.com, by phone, and at select retailers, for
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