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Spokane does it again: Christmas Fund tops $535,000 fundraising goal

There are still a couple more days to go until Christmas, but the residents of the Spokane area have once again come through, pushing donations supporting the Christmas Bureau above the $535,000 goal to pay for the food vouchers, toys and books handed out this month. As of Thursday, the total stands at $554,124.19 and donations will continue to be tallied through Wednesday.

Just as it takes hundreds of donors to pay for the Bureau, it also takes hundreds of volunteers to make it run. With the Bureau in a bigger space and more socially distanced this year, even more volunteers were needed than usual and the community stepped up to fill the need.

Sue Cain was one of the dozens of new volunteers who signed up to help. She is retired from a career overseeing education and recreation programs in federal prisons, and told her friend, Betty Glasser, that she was looking for volunteer opportunities. Glasser, a regular volunteer at the Bureau, recommended Cain sign up as well. "I thought it sounded like a good organization," she said.

Cain signed up for six days at the Bureau, doing line control for a couple of days and then spending the rest of her time at the front door, double-checking that people provided either proof of COVID vaccination or proof of a negative COVID PCR test.

She said most people were prepared and understanding of the requirements, which were in place because of a mandate from Governor Jay Inslee regulating large events. Cain said people were just overwhelmingly grateful that the Bureau was able to run this year, after being forced to go virtual last year.

"For the most part, it was a very positive experience," she said. "I'm a very social person. I have no problems meeting new people."

She was in a different area than her friend Glasser, but the two did have lunch together a couple of days. Cain said she enjoyed the experience so much that she intends to come back next year. "It's a great program," she said. "I'm really grateful that we have something like that in our community."

Donations

New donations of $64,152.09 have brought the year-to-date total to $554,124.19, eclipsing the goal of $535,000.

Cochrane & Company, of Spokane, donated $10,000. "Cochrane & Company is once again thrilled to be able to contribute to this worthwhile cause," wrote Linda Dykes. "This is one of our favorite charities to donate to because of the amount of people in our community that benefit. All of us at Cochrane & Company extend our thanks for the many volunteers that make this happen."

Ibex Flooring LLC, of Spokane, donated $6,000. "Thanks for all you do!" wrote owners Nathan and Ashli Myers.

Justus Bag Company Inc., of Spokane Valley, donated $5,000. "As we all are aware, 2021 has been a year full of extremes and challenges," wrote Darin Justus. "So much has happened to our city and country it is just devastating. This year, however, we are blessed, once again, to be able to contribute to the Christmas Fund. So, in honor of 'Curly' and Dorothy Justus, we are happy to enclose $5,000 to The Spokesman-Review Christmas Fund. Merry Christmas to all!"

Mike and Sue Altringer, of Spokane, gave $3,000.

Nicholas Paget sent $2,500 via PayPal on behalf of the Alliant Bond Department. Shirley Pantaleo gave $2,000.

Michael and Virginia Berg, of Spokane, gave $1,000. "We are blessed to give to those who need help this Christmas," they wrote. "Thank you for making this happen each year." Two sisters, of Spokane Valley, sent $1,000, writing "We want to thank all the wonderful people involved in the Christmas Fund. We give in memory of mom, dad, Peggy, Rick and Craig. Merry Christmas." Logan Goulet donated $1,000 via PayPal, as did Glenn Breen.

Michael and Susan Livingston, of Spokane, contributed $1,000, writing "Thank you for all your good work." The Charlie and Kathy Watson Family Fund at Innovia Foundation gave $1,000. John Altberg sent $1,000 via PayPal, writing "During these difficult times the need is great and the presence of this Bureau and its many dedicated volunteers is a continual testament to the culture of generosity to be found in our community," he wrote.

The Hendershot Family Charitable Fund sent $1,000. Paul Reamer gave $1,000 via PayPal, as did Larry Hitchcock. Dorothy Brown, of Spokane Valley, donated $1,000.

Dennis McMann sent $542 via PayPal. Libby and Matt Pugel, of Spokane, donated $521.

Roger and Judith Paine, of Spokane, donated $500. "This donation is to honor our dearest sister 'Sammy,' a hometown girl who passed away in August of this year from a long battle of lung disease," they wrote. "She is in our hearts and will never be forgotten! She loved her family 'To the moon and back.' Thank you for all you do. Merry Christmas!" An anonymous donor gave $500 via PayPal "in loving memory of Clint and Betty Corliss and their daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren."

Linda Ashlock, of Liberty Lake, sent $500. "Thank you all!!" she wrote. "Merry Xmas!" Christine Carroll, of Spokane, gave $500. Dennis Hughes, of Deer Park, donated $500. Stephen Darling, of Spokane, contributed $500. Paul and Leslie Turner, of Spokane, gave $500 "in memory of Lorraine Turner and Les Olson. Thank you for your efforts! Happy holidays to all!"

Dr. and Mrs. Richard Steury, of Liberty Lake, gave $500. James Bankston, of Spokane, contributed $500. Daniel Johnson, of Post Falls, sent $500. An anonymous donor sent $500 via PayPal "in memory of Phil Schauble, Hank Kaufman, and Milton Schauble. These honorable men were known for their strong faith and family values. Although they will be sorely missed this Christmas, there is comfort in knowing they are amongst good company."

Dennis and Donna Kelly donated $500 via PayPal "in memory of Don Kelly, longtime Christmas Bureau volunteer." Jess and Anne Walter, of Spokane, gave $500 via PayPal, as did David McCabe. Patricia Kamerer donated $500 via PayPal.

Janice Darc, of Coeur d'Alene, donated $400. An anonymous Spokane donor sent $400, writing "Once again we are so grateful for the wonderful Christmas Bureau! I had the honor to volunteer one day this year – what an amazing group of people and wonderful service to the community." Jennifer and Jeremy Heimbigner gave $400 via PayPal.

William and Nancy Henry, of Spokane, gave $300 "in memory of our parents, Bo and Mary Henry and Robert and Marian Heglar. Thank you for all you do!!" The DeFoe Family, of Spokane, sent $300, writing "Thank you for all you do!" Lorraine Burghard, of Moses Lake, gave $300 "in memory of husband, daughter Vicki and son Rusty; he was called to heaven this past April."

Gini, Tom and Maggie Burns, of Spokane, donated $300, writing "Our Christmas Fund donation this year is sent in memory of Chuck and Ellen Robey." Elaine Vandervert, of Chattaroy, gave $300. "I'm sending this in honor of my mother, who always made Christmas special, even though we had so little," she wrote. "Thank you for making Christmas special for so many others!"

Rose and Bob Milhelm, of Spokane, donated $300 "in honor of Brigid Krause's years of service to the Christmas Bureau."

Wilbur Yates, of Spokane, donated $250. The Baird Foundation, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, donated $250 as a 50 percent match for a donation made by their employee Brett Hober. "We appreciate your organization's dedication to your community during these unprecedented times," wrote foundation director Audrey Warner. Sylvia Oliver donated $250 via PayPal. "With gratitude for the work the Spokane Christmas Bureau does for needy families throughout our region, especially during these challenging times," she wrote.

The Little Spokane Investment Club, of Spokane, gave $250. Jack and Norma Snead, of Spokane, sent $250. Roseann and Mike Lemberger, of Spokane, donated $250 "in appreciation of Brigid Krause's many years of service on behalf of the Christmas Bureau." An anonymous donor gave $250 via PayPal. Linda and Dick Moeller sent $250 via PayPal, writing "Linda and Dick are fortunate and thankful to be able to hopefully help others."

Jamie Harris donated $250 via PayPal, writing "Donated in memory of Cleo Harris and Velma Robinson, our mother and grandmother who loved the spirit of Christmas and created for us incredible memories." Dan and Kristen Edgar sent $250 via PayPal, as did David Maccini. Timothy Devlin gave $250 via PayPal.

John and Sherry Gaiser, of Spokane, donated $210. Chris Powell and Ruth Reynolds donated $210 via PayPal "in memory of former SR investigative journalist Bill Morlin."

Jacqueline Disotell, of Spokane Valley, gave $200. Larry and Tudy Hatch, of Spokane, sent $200. Kay Feirich, of Spokane, donated $200. "My husband and I worked for your organization for many years," she wrote. "You are very much appreciated for what you do." Judy Gardner, of Spokane, contributed $200. "Merry Christmas and thank you!" she wrote.

Gary and Leanne Brosius, of Veradale, donated $200. Bob and Glenda Thompson, of Spokane Valley, sent $200. Joann Brown, of Spokane Valley, sent $200. Wayne Bass, of Liberty Lake, gave $200. Bob and Gerry Conrad, of Spokane, contributed $200 in memory of Dennis Gray. Joe and Carolyn Schauble, of Spokane, sent $200 "in memory of our parents, Robert and Mary Schauble and Carol and Edna Magee."

Elaine Hargrove, of Spokane, sent $200. Jim and Linda Hunt, of Spokane, gave $200. "May the joy of Christmas extend to all God's children," they wrote. Dick and Lola Houx Lile, of Spokane, sent $100, writing "Thank you so much for continuing the Christmas Fund tradition. I will continue my tradition of donating in honor of my parents, Robert and Ellen Houx."

Catherine Brazil gave $200 via PayPal "in honor of past volunteer, Topper O'Connell, and Christmas Bureau Volunteer Coordinator Brigid Krause!" Mike and Cheri McQuesten sent $200 via PayPal, writing "Thank you for doing so much for our community."

Brigid Krause, retiring Christmas Bureau volunteer coordinator, donated $160 via PayPal. "This donation is in honor of all of the wonderful, hard-working Christmas Bureau volunteers," she wrote. "These are some of the best people I know and I wish to thank them for the gifts of time and talent they have given to me and this community. The gift of self is one of life's most precious gifts. Merry Christmas CB volunteers!"

JoAnn and David Savage, of Mead, gave $150 "in memory of our dear and longtime friend, Bill Morlin, who loved Christmas and carried that spirit all through the year. Merry Christmas!" Joan Reuthinger, of Spokane, donated $150. "Thank you for the Christmas Bureau for being there," she wrote. "In memory of my parents, Joe and Mary Reuthinger, and my brother and his wife, Larry and Linnea Reuthinger."

Minnie Samek, of Spokane, gave $150. "For the blessing you all do for us," she wrote. "This is for remembrance of my husband Phil and son Darrell Samek. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a happy new year." Pat and Jim Lynass donated $150 via PayPal, writing "This donation is to honor Maury Nollette for his 'can do' attitude during his recovery. Thanks to all the Christmas Bureau volunteers for their tireless efforts!"

Evelyn Kirkevold, of Spokane, sent $150. Donald Gale Jr., of Spokane, contributed $150. Colleen Stevens, of Spokane, gave $150. "This in memory and honor of our mom, Patricia Hughbanks-Martin, from all the Hughbanks family," she wrote. "Mom always supported the Christmas Fund. She was 'The best mom ever.' "

The Spokane Branch of the American Association of University Women donated $119.09. "Our branch was formed in 1909, so this is the reason for the amount of our donation," wrote co-treasurer Margy Lawrence. "Over the years many of our members have volunteered to help at the Christmas Bureau. Our member Tana Carosella has worked on the books for many years. We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and our hope is that 2022 will be a great year for all."

Julia Carrell donated $125 via PayPal, writing "This donation is made in loving memory of my father, Michael T. Dobler. There is always something to be thankful for, and we are very thankful for the memories we have of you." Michael and Doreen Lewis, of Spokane Valley, gave $105, writing "Thanks to The Spokesman-Review and all the volunteers."

Mary Cameron, of Spokane Valley, contributed $100. Steven and Cyndy Alexander, of Otis Orchards, gave $100 in memory of Jason Alexander. Delores Rodgers, of Spokane, donated $100. Sharon and John Hopper, of Spokane, sent $100. Terry and Carol Johnson, of Spokane Valley, gave $100.

The following people each donated $100 via PayPal: Charles Kogler, Judith Madden, Robert Lafferty, William Skaer, Susan Alexander, Dean Duncan, Reinhard Foerg and Jeff Christenson.

Bob and Kathy Bohlen, of Spokane, donated $100 "in memory of our dear friend, Lee Spencer." Jim and Lisa Northcott, of Spokane, gave $100 "in memory of our son, Andrew." An anonymous donor sent $100 via PayPal. Phyllis Eide, of Spokane, contributed $100. An anonymous donor from Oakesdale, Washington, sent $100.

Larry and Mona Marlett, of Spokane Valley, gave $100. "Thank you for all you do for our community!" they wrote. Richard Morris, of Spokane Valley, sent $100. Patrick Thiel, of Spokane Valley, donated $100. Margaret Yurik-Clemons gave $100 via PayPal "in appreciation of the much needed work you are doing for members of our community." Robert and LeeAnn Hanke, of Spokane Valley, contributed $100. An anonymous Spokane donor contributed $100.

Jackie Babin, of Liberty Lake, gave $100 in memory of Jim and Sue Babin. Nancy Biggerstaff, of Spokane, sent $100. Teri and Paddy Inman, of Mead, contributed $100, writing, "Thank you for all the wonderful work you do!" Pamela Medley, of Spokane, donated $100. Sue Blankenship, of Newman Lake, gave $100.

Terry and Cheryl Sticker, of Spokane, gave $100. "Please accept this donation in memory of our parents," she wrote. "Thank you for all you do to make the holidays brighter for families in need." Marilyn and Bill Thordarson, of Spokane, contributed $100. "Thank you to the Spokesman, Catholic Charities and Volunteers of America, and all the many volunteers for their part in brightening the holidays for needy families," they wrote. "Bless you all."

Virginia and Craig Pearsall, of Spokane, donated $100. "Thank you for all that you do, making someone's holiday a lot brighter," they wrote. Jim and Marlene McBride, of Nine Mile Falls, gave $100 "in memory of our daughter Katy. Thanks for all you do!"

David Bennett, of Spokane Valley, sent $100. "This donation is in remembrance of my mother, who really enjoyed this time of year, and also for my friend Bill Kuch, who was a big part of the program for many years!" he wrote. An anonymous donor sent $100 via PayPal. Mark Gardner gave $100 via PayPal, writing "I appreciate the service you provide to our community."

Thomas McCabe, of Spokane, sent $99, writing, "Thanks for helping those in need."

Carol Phelps, of Spokane, donated $75.

Kerry Orcutt, of Spokane Valley, sent $50. Julie Farmer, of Spokane, gave $50 "in memory of my son, Pete Harless, who died of cancer in October 2020." Dudley Mizoguchi, of Spokane, sent $50 in memory of Dwight and Duane Mizoguchi. Jody Leifer, of Spokane, gave $50 in memory of Rae and Charles McCain.

Denise and Ian Potter, of Spokane, gave $50 "in memory of Gene Dondanville and George Potter, whom we miss very much, especially this time of year. Merry Christmas to all the volunteers." Mike Prager, of Spokane, donated $50.

Darcy Hardin and Larry Reichert, of Spokane, donated $50. Jean Flechel, of Spokane, sent $50. Virginia and Willbann Terpening, of Spokane, gave $50. Linda and Pat Smith, of Spokane, contributed $50. Margaret Kobylus, of Spokane Valley, donated $50. An anonymous Spokane donor sent $50.

Cleve and Brit Penberthy, of Spokane, gave $50, as did Jacquelin Richardson, of Spokane. Phyllis Thayer, of Spokane, donated $50, writing, "Thanks for all you do and have done over the years." Joyce Mann sent $50 via PayPal, writing, "Glad we are able to help." Wendy Davis donated $50 via PayPal "in honor of my parents, Wayne and Nancy Wright, who taught us the importance of being thankful for what we have and to look out for others."

Kevin Stark gave $50 via PayPal, as did Liz Massey, Incognito Salon, Mike Fundahn and Andrew Forsyth.

Ann Carey and Patty Rabel, of Spokane Valley, donated $40. "Please accept this donation (our 25th) in memory of our dad and mom, Kenney and Mickey Rabel," they wrote.

Ingrid Carlson, of Spokane, gave $25. Nancy Pike, of Spokane, sent $25. "Thank you for helping everyone in the Spokane area have a very Merry Christmas," she wrote. An anonymous donor sent $25. Shirley Hillhouse, of Spokane Valley, gave $25. An anonymous donor gave $25 via PayPal.

Ben and Lois Merrill, of Cheney, donated $20. Constance Brooker contributed $20 via PayPal. Lisa Gardner gave $15 via PayPal, as did Stephen Avrin.

Rachele Rumbaugh gave $1 via PayPal.

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European Cancer Congress 2013
CLARINET Study in Metastatic Enteropancreatic NETs Published in the New England Journal of Medicine
ESMO @ ECC 2013: Phase III trial results favour Lanreotide therapy in patients with gastroenteropancreatic neuro-endocrine tumours. New and compelling evidence for the antiproliferative effect of lanreotide
Endocrine and neuroendocrine tumours; Anticancer agents & Biologic therapy
A strong anti-proliferative response was demonstrated for the somatostatin analogue lanreotide in patients with gastroenteropancreatic neuro-endocrine tumours. The final analyses of data from a phase III trial showed that treatment with lanreotide significantly prolonged progression-free survival in patients with gastroenteropancreatic (GEP) neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) compared to treatment with placebo.
Lead investigator Dr. Martyn Caplin, Professor of Gastroenterology & Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrinology, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK presented late breaking results on 28 September from the CLARINET study (Abstract E17-7103), which was completed in June of this year, during the Presidential Session I of the 17th ECCO – 38th ESMO – 32nd ESTRO European Cancer Congress.
In search for antiproliferative response of lanreotide
The CLARINET (LanreotideAntiproliferativeResponse in patients with GEP-NET) is until now a largest phase III, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multinational study that evaluated the anti-proliferative effect of the somatostatin analogue lanreotide in patients with GEP-NETs. Although somatostatin analogues have been indicated for treating patients with GEP-NET, there were limited data on their antiproliferative activity. It had been shown previously in just one prospective trial in patients who had midgut tumours and limited liver tumor burden.
The CLARINET (CT. gov NCT00353496; EudraCT 2005-004904-35) is the first large phase III prospective trial to evaluate the antiproliferative effects of lanreotide Autogel (Autogel is a lanreotide preparation preloaded in a syringe) in patients with non-functioning GEP-NET. The study enrolled 204 patients with well or moderately differentiated non-functioning GEP-NETs, including pancreatic and gastrointestinal tumours, and defined as having less than 10% of proliferation marker Ki67. All patients were 18 or more years with no hormone-related symptoms and had not received somatostatin analogues, interferon, chemoembolisation or chemotherapy with six months prior to study entry.
CLARINET is a large phase III trial assessing the anti-proliferative effect of lanreotide scheduled for a total of 24 monthly injections in neuroendocrine tumours (NETs). Compared to placebo, there was a highly significant advantage in progression-free survival (PFS) with the use of lanreotide. Data from CLARINET were both confirmatory and instructive. PROMID study was the first study to show somatostatin analogues (SSA), octreotide LAR in this case, had anti-proliferative effect in NETs (Rinke et al J Clin Oncol 2009). However, only 85 patients were randomised in PROMID study constituting a very small clinical trial dataset. Furthermore, only patients with well differentiated/Ki67 ≤2% midgut primary or unknown primary NETs were eligible. Three-quarters of patients had ≤10% liver involvement and nearly 40% of patients had functional tumours. In contrast, CLARINET study recruited NETs of both GI and pancreatic origins and in particular 45% had primary pancreatic NETs – an important subgroup not included in the PROMID study. Both well- and moderately differentiated NETs were recruited and one-third of patients had >25% liver involvement. The anti-proliferative effect of SSA was confirmed in the CLARINET study, but also appeared to apply to a wider group of NET patients – a conundrum often faced by clinicians in routine clinical practice armed with only PROMID data to decide what to do with other groups of patients.
Progression-free survival has been recommended as the primary endpoint for phase III trials as overall survival was not deemed to be a practical endpoint for most advanced NETs trials in the recent Consensus Report of the National Cancer Institute Neuroendocrine Tumor Clinical Trials Planning Meeting (Kulke et al J Clin Oncol 2011). This recommendation was attributed to long survival after progression and the wide variability of salvage regimens in many patients with NETs who are often of excellent performance status still. Unlike other solid tumours, there is no definitive evidence in NETs that radiographic progression equates to symptom deterioration or worsening of quality of life. In some occasions, clinicians may consider minor tumour growth with worsening of carcinoid symptoms as disease progression. This would not be the case in the CLARINET study as patients had non-functioning NETs. Data are not currently available for the proportion of patients with disease progression who are also symptomatic with pain, weight loss or deterioration of performance status within CLARINET. Furthermore, it is unclear how many patient had progressing disease on study entry, despite this factor was stratified at randomisation.
Several areas within the CLARINET study would be of interests. Firstly, the proliferative behaviour of NETs when lanreotide was stopped after 96 weeks. Did the patients experience accelerated tumour growth or continuing tumour control? Secondly, did patients on placebo crossed over to octreotide LAR and did tumour achieve control with octroetide salvage? Thirdly, if eventually no overall survival advantage is demonstrated with lanreotide, does this PFS advantage matter? Patient reported outcome would be of great importance and we shall wait to see the completeness of quality of life data as this is an area clearly deficient from PROMID, RADIANT II & III and sunitinib A6181111 studies.
Lanreotdie will provide a new treatment option for patients with wider spectrum of GEP NETs. Both patients and clinicians will however need to decide whether this delay in radiographic disease progression is a worthwhile clinical gain.
Ian Chau*
*Ian Chau, ESMO spokesperson who was not involved in the study
The patients were randomised to receive either 120 mg lanreotide Autogel (n=101) or placebo (n=103) every 4 weeks for 96 weeks or until progressive disease (PD) or death. The trial's primary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS) by RECIST criteria. Secondary endpoints were the percentage of patients who died or showed PD and safety. Computed tomography (CT) scans taken at baseline and at restaging timepoints throughout the study were centrally assessed.
At baseline 45% of patients had primary tumours located in the pancreas, 36% in the midgut, 7% in the hindgut and 13% of patients had tumours in unknown locations. The majority of patients, 96%, had stable disease (SD) and 81% were treatment-naive (81%). Levels of Ki67 between 3% and 10% (WHO grade 2) were recorded in 22% of patients and 33% had a hepatic tumour load greater than 25%.
The study met its endpoints
The CLARINET trial of lanreotide Autogel met both primary and secondary endpoints. At a time-point of two years following initiation of treatment, median PFS was not reached with lanreotide compared to 18 months with placebo, hazard ratio (HR) 0.47; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.30, 0.73 (p = 0.0002). Neither disease progression nor death occurred in 62% of lanreotide patients compared to 22% of placebo patients.
The safety results showed lanreotide had favourable safety and tolerability that was consistent with its known safety profile. Treatment-related adverse events (AEs) occurred in 50% of patients receiving lanreotide and 28% of placebo patients, with diarrhea being the most frequently reported AE in 26% versus 9% of patients receiving lanreotide and placebo, respectively. Serious AEs were reported in 3% patients receiving lanreotide and in 1% of placebo patients. Adverse events led to withdrawal from the study for a total of six patients, three from each treatment group.
The authors concluded that lanreotide Autogel can substantially prolong PFS for GEP-NET patients. Furthermore, these results from the first large-scale, multinational, prospective study on somatostatin analogue therapy in patients with several types of neuroendocrine tumours offer new and compelling evidence for the antiproliferative effect of lanreotide.
Last update: 17 Jul 2014
The authors disclosed study sponsorship from Ipsen.

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Plot: Chad (Jean-Claude Van Damme) has lived a posh lifestyle in California, working as a fitness instructor and spending his days more concerned with girls than survival. But unknown to him, he has a long lost twin brother Alex (also Van Damme) who has a much different lifestyle. Alex grew up on the streets of Hong Kong and while his martial arts skills are remarkable, his life is one of danger and constant threats, unlike Chad's more soft path in life. But when the estranged brothers are reunited, while skeptical at first, a common enemy proves to forge a shaky bond. The two can avenge their late parents, who were killed just before the brothers were split up, but in order to stand up against the Triads, Chad and Alex will have to work together. But can these two manage to put aside their doubts and get along, or will they suffer a similar fate as their parents, doomed to repeat history?
Entertainment Value: I would rank Double Impact as a mid tier effort from Jean-Claude Van Damme, but it has some bursts of b movie fun that push it a little higher and overall, I think this one is a good time. The narrative is nothing all that original, but it is quite humorous to see Van Damme in the double vision, odd couple type roles here, as he really goes for it with both characters. The early scene where Chad shows off with the splits for a class full of hot aerobics girls is hilarious, setting the tone that while the focus is on action here, there's also a sense of humor. The action scenes aren't around quite as often as I'd like, though the pace picks up as the movie progresses, but there is a good amount of martial arts battles to bask in. This of course includes Van Damme vs. Van Damme and it looks just as hokey as you might expect, with obvious doubles that add immense b movie appeal. So we have fun, sometimes cheesy action scenes, a lot of humorous one liners from Van Damme, a lot of garish 90s vibes, and overall, just a fun, enjoyable action flick. I do wish it was a little snappier in places, but for action fans and JCVD disciples, Double Impact is well recommended.
If anyone ever doubts the thespian skills of Jean-Claude Van Damme, just remind them that in this movie, he plays both a pampered nice guy and a street tough bad boy, the kind of range most actors could only dream of. Of course, I kid, but Van Damme is a lot of fun in these dual roles and he plays it up to the hilt at times, especially as the smarmy Chad. Van Damme turns in a good performance, with ample enthusiasm and his usual level of charm and screen presence, which are rock solid. His action skills are epic and on showcase here, even if Double Impact doesn't push him to really flex his martial arts muscles much. But he also handles the non action elements well, especially the humor and campiness, as he does have a great sense of humor. His dramatic efforts are not the best, but he gives these roles his all and for fans his work, Double Impact is packed with JCVD goodness. His rival from Bloodsport is here, the legendary Bolo Yeung, though his role is a smaller one than I'd like. The cast also includes Corinna Everson, Alan Scarfe, Geoffrey Lewis, and Alonna Shaw.
The Disc: Double Impact arrives on Blu-ray in the MVD Rewind Collection, in a great looking visual presentation. This is a marked improvement over the DVD edition I own, with a much sharper and more refined presence. Even the smallest details like fabric textures and fine hairs are crystal clear, while colors have that 90s vivid pop and contrast is solid throughout. I expected a nice uptick from this version, but this looks much better I had anticipated. MVD has also struck up some remarkable new extras, led by a two part, nearly two hour long retrospective documentary. These pieces include a wealth of new interviews with cast & crew members and yes, Jean-Claude Van Damme is involved, which is huge news for fans. Odds are, if there's something you wanted to know about Double Impact, this two part documentary likely has some information of some kind to cover it. Also new is almost an hour of deleted & extended scenes, as well an "anatomy of a scene" featurette with director Sheldon Lettich. Some archival extras have been ported over too, with cast & crew interviews, promo clips & b roll, and the film's theatrical trailer.
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Alan ScarfeAlonna ShawBolo YeungCorinna EversonDouble ImpactGeoffrey LewisJean-Claude Van DammeMartial ArtsMVD EntertainmentSheldon Lettich
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Earlier today we received an e-mail about the new Parent Company for Gentle Giant. On Feb 1st Diamond Select Toys became the new parent company.
Make sure to read the e-mail sent out earlier today. There is also an announcement on Gentle Giant's website.
We are pleased to announce that as of February 1st, Gentle Giant Ltd has a new parent company. Gentle Giant Ltd. has been acquired by Diamond Select Toys. www.gentlegiantltd.com is currently down for maintenance. Notification will be sent once the Gentle Giant Ltd. website is up and running.
It is Diamond Select Toys' goal to continue to provide you with excellent customer service and outstanding high-end limited edition collectibles.
You probably have a few questions and hopefully we can address them.
How do these changes affect me?
We are taking great efforts to make this transition as smooth as possible. You should not see any changes on the website regarding your account information, membership status or existing pre-orders.
Gentle Giant Ltd. can reprocess your order once www.gentlegiantltd.com is operational. You may need to update your payment information, for you order to be reauthorized.
Once www.gentlegiantltd.com is live again, you can update your information at that time.
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NBA 2K19 Screenshot - Karl-Anthony Towns (Overall Rating - 91) Overrated, Underrated or Just Right?
2K released a new NBA 2K19 screenshot. This one featuring Karl-Anthony Towns, with an overall 91 rating. Let us know what you think.
Looks good. He was one of the overly skinny players in 2K18 IMO. Looks much better here.
Liking the clear effort on body types/muscle definition from what I've seen thus far in 2K19.
Looks good. Better than 2k18, so it's a step in the right direction.
I'm not hyped by snapshots. Bring on the gameplay, please.
I wish guys like Sam Pham would get invited to these events as well.
I dont think 2k wants to invite smart players who actually know basketball in this event as they want Youtubers who play Online and Mycareer and Park to hype the game instead of questioning and pointing mistakes. in my opinion.
Only 22 years old and already one of the best scoring centers in NBA history. Impeccable shooting and post game make him nigh impossible to guard. Hasn't missed a game in his career.
Can't carry a team on both ends. Still developing as a playmaker.
^that's from 2k? are those reasonable, realistic ratings? looks inflated.
This is totally wrong!! Ok yea don't get me wrong I know all the se player so are good but r u seriously rating them this? Yea LeBron is a good basketball player but not good enough to be a 98 overall and Michael Jordan was way better and y'all kept him at a 96-97! I have said this millions of times and ima say it again oh my lord the NBA is totally falling apart in a bad way to end! Period!!!!!!!!
The changes are mods from the 2K18 defaults.
Didnt even realize he was that efficient. KAT is a stud.
Towns is below average defensively for as monstrous as he is offensively I'd give him an 89, 90. And honestly he is a bit of a low IQ black hole offensively and these last playoffs kinda exposed him.
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Q: How to Dynamically add a button and store it for use after program exits? I have managed to create the button but whenever i close the program and reload it the button and details are no longer there and it all needs to be created again. How can i set it to save the buttons details so they show up on next boot.
Here's the code to populate the button
Button BB = new Button();
BB.Location = new System.Drawing.Point(710,500);
BB.Name ="Button "
BB.Size = new Size(136,100);
BB.UseVisualStyleBackColor = true;
this.Controls.Add(BB);

MessageBox.Show("Button Created");

A: If you need to add more than one button you should consider serialization.
Take a look at XmlSerializer, SoapFormatterand/or BinaryFormatter.
The three of them would allow you to save a whole bunch of buttons properties and when your application is launched to reload them and create them again.

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Reaching a Milestone
By Sydney Mayhew
The San Francisco 49ers have reached a crest in their 2003 NFL season by achieving the five hundred mark with a spectacular victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football 30-14. How they reached that milestone is a bit of a story but one that intrigues me because of all the personnel that are involved in that achievement.
It starts with Jeff Garcia's high ankle sprain that he incurred while in the Arizona loss at Sun Devil Stadium and the reality that set in on the franchise that he would be out for the up and coming St. Louis game at 3-Com Park. A Cardinal offensive line had shred the 49er defense and running game that rang up 165 rushing yards and the 49er special teams obliterated any hope of success in this game by a kicker named Owen Pochman.
It was a loss that rang inside every player in the San Francisco 49er locker room and back home again. Over and over the reality of their season sank deep within their minds as to where they truly were in the division and the uphill war they would have to wage in order to be a contender ever again.
Jeff Garcia was out and so was Eric Heitmann yet again. Injuries bit at the wide receivers and defensive secondary yet again. The new starting quarterback for the up and coming St. Louis Ram game a pivotal game in the division would be Tim Rattay in his first NFL start. Controversy and uncertainty swirled throughout the franchise and the league as a whole as to how the 49ers would be able to resurrect anything left on their season.
Said Rattay, "Jeff and I are really close. Obviously, I don't want to see him hurt. But it's an opportunity. I'm excited to get to play." "The fact I can't be out there contributing to helping our cause is the most disappointing thing for me," Garcia said.
After seeing doctors they discovered partially torn ligaments and other strained ligaments and muscles causing rising pain into his calf. If anyone knows Jeff they know about his internal drive to be the best he can be and the unbelievable will this man has to play this game and contribute to a team he considers above everything else.
Injuries from the Arizona game and beyond signaled concern over every coaches mind in the organization as the St. Louis date approached and it was a long one indeed with defensive end Andre Carter suffering from a lower back sprain.
In the secondary as it was last season injuries have rattled the defense with Jason Webster, Zack Bronson and Ronnie Heard all out to various injuries. Safety John Keith was reactivated from the team's practice squad to play in a starting role in the 49er secondary.
When the St. Louis game was all said and done the San Francisco 49ers defeated their arch rival in their division 30-10 and sent a message to Mike Martz and his high flying offense that we have a defense that is your equal in every category.
For years the 49ers have been drafting under the tutorship of Bill Walsh and Terry Donahue to establish a speed presence in the defensive secondary to compensate against an offense like the St. Louis Rams. Well on this given Sunday they did just that and more with turnovers and precision tackling like you've never seen before.
The 49er defense suppressed the highflying circus to a tempo that was truly inspiring to say the least as I watched this game. It inspired every 49er fan that I knew and talked to because they played their hearts out to win this game. Tim Rattay's opportunity to shine came full speed and helped inspire a healthy quarterback controversy in San Francisco and beyond as every 49er fan and just your all around average football fan talked about the performance of this seventh round pick out of Louisiana Tech.
Tim Rattay was able to throw the ball downfield all day long and connected with many different receivers as well, paying no particular mind to just one receiver but spreading the ball like a veteran quarterback can.
Tim Rattay even called audible at the line of scrimmage and on two touchdowns, a 5-yard pass to Tai Streets and a spectacular 27-yard pass to Brandon Lloyd. "It was a basic run play, but they stuffed some guys in the box," Lloyd said. "Tim called my number and threw it where I was going to get it."
Tim shows a presence in the pocket like I have never seen before something that is unrelated to the 49er offense because we've been so used to seeing our quarterbacks scramble and make plays while on the run. Tim Rattay shows just the exact opposite in getting rid of the ball very quickly and making the players work hard after the catch.
Jeff Garcia while on the sideline has been Tim's biggest fan believe it or not and has been contributing to what calls that are being processed to Tim from the sideline with offensive coordinator Greg Knapp.
"It was great for this team to see Tim play and to know the ability he has," Garcia said. "It's a confidence breeder for everyone. I'm not going to be the one to try and put this team in a difficult position by being selfish and trying to rush back."
There were many stars in that St. Louis game and third string wide receiver Cedrick Wilson was one of them with a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown that he said he was going to break for on that very catch for a touchdown.
And then there was linebacker Julian Peterson who just awe strikes you like there is no one else. Under defensive coordinator Jim Mora Jr., Julian Peterson has been the center of his masterpiece new and revamped blitz packages that accounted for five total sacks in this game against St. Louis quarterback Marc Bulger.
"He's the nest linebacker in the NFL, in my opinion," defensive coordinator Jim Mora said. "There might be guys better at run defense and as pass rushers, but nobody can do all the things that Julian can do."
"We did particular things to get different match-ups and it worked to our advantage," Peterson said. "We brought heat sometimes by blitzing three times in a row and sometimes we dropped back into zone. We tried to confuse them."
And the defensive revolution lives on with key individuals all buying into Jim Mora's plan and executing it to it's maximum potential. I see this defense as being one of San Francisco's best that I've ever seen since the glory days of old. It is a defense that held the Rams running games to a mere nine-yards on that given Sunday.
"The sky is the limit," defensive end Chidi Ahanotu said when asked about the defense's potential. 'I've been saying that all year. We've got athletes. This is the smartest defense I've ever played with. We're like a family. We've got components to be a great defense in this league."
So was the San Francisco stomping that they gave to the St. Louis Rams 30-10 and the roar of the crowd that is like music to my ears whenever I hear it. The gathering of momentum really started here folks and it continued right into Monday Night as the 49ers began to prepare for a defense that is equally as compelling in the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The news leading up to the game of course was the impending question of who would start this game in way of a quarterback. With damage to his ankle so severe the prognosis was not good for Jeff Garcia and seeing that Tim Rattay had played so exceptionally against St. Louis the obvious choice had to be Tim once again.
"We've got to play that by ear as the week goes on," Erickson said. "Like I said last week, unless (Garcia) is 100 percent (or) we feel he is 100 percent, Tim will be the starter."
The fact that such a quarterback controversy is brewing is understandable given the performance that Tim Rattay has shown that he can. Everyone is ecstatic about winning and the success we have had on offense with Tim Rattay at the helm, but all people must understand that Jeff Garcia has not been healthy since day one of the 2003 season due to reoccurring injuries on a weekly basis. Everyone must understand as well that he has been playing with most of the time a makeshift offensive line riddled with injuries itself.
And on the other side Tim should be happy and comfortable with his position over the long term because he has solidified his presence in this quarterback lineup and can be counted upon to come in and get the job done whenever Jeff incurs trouble or injury.
Rehabilitating from injuries is no different for a quarterback as it is for any other player as a starter. When a premier defensive lineman is out for a limited amount of time due to an injury, he is expected to comeback and takes his rightful place as the starter. Should the substitute play well then that is a bonus and his playing time is only increased over the long haul of the season.
The same consideration should be granted to Jeff Garcia as well despite the successes that Tim Rattay is having. It is tempting to stay with a hot hand such as Tim and can find myself saying let's stay with Tim sometimes. But we all really owe it to Jeff a three-time Pro-Bowler to get healthy and for him to come in and prove he is still our No.# 1 man.
Overall Game Statistics
The San Francisco 49ers took up right where they left off after a bye week against the Pittsburgh Steelers and notched their overall record to (5-5) inside their division with a 30-14 victory. This was a game that was won once again on both sides of the ball with both offense and defense contributing equally to the equation. It further defines the team as a whole as being back on track and focused as it stares down the remainder of its schedule.
The San Francisco quarterback in Tim Rattay had another great start going 21-of-27 for 254-yards and 2 touchdowns and posting a quarterback rating of 130.6%. He showed comfort in the pocket and was never sacked once by the Pittsburgh defense that claimed to be a ferocious quarterback killer in the league. His passes showed pin point accuracy and spiraled like a veteran quarterback's passes on any given Sunday, except this was one up better in Monday Night.
"The main thing in this game was my protection. I don't think we were even close to a sack," said Rattay. "Those guys did a great job against (blitzing linebacker) schemes they don't see a lot. You know, when your getting hit a lot, or getting pressured, it's easier to stand back there and go through your reads."
And I must say I was impressed with the way that the offensive line really came together, in unison they played their hearts out and gave Tim Rattay every opportunity to throw the ball downfield and for the running game to prosper. It is without a doubt their best performance on the season in this game.
The line was healthy all for one person in that was left guard Eric Heitmann where Kyle Kosier has been an anchor since he has gone out for several key games. The line played with a happy step in its feet all throughout this game and proved that as a healthy unit they can more than just get the job done, they can win games.
"With the bye, a lot of the guys on the line had a chance to get a little healthier, and we had a little longer to prepare for the kind of pressure defense they bring," Jeremy Newberry said. "I mean, the Steelers blitzed us like crazy in this game. But each day, we did something in practice to get us ready for almost every look they could give us."
In the running department Kevan Barlow was a superstar in this game as he ran for a 78-yard touchdown in this game that was assisted with by Terrell Owens throwing a block downfield that helped spring him against two Steeler defensive backs.
"Without those blocks, I wasn't getting in," Barlow said. : He was out there having a great game. Everyone knows he's a great receiver, but he's much more, too. His blocks were big for a lot of players."
Barlow had eight carries for 98-yards averaging 12.3-yards per carry and Garrison Hearst had a whopping 20 carries for 67-yards and averaged 3.4-yards per carry. Fullback Fred Beasley was equally as impressing with two carries for six-yards but two receptions for 28-yards and one for a touchdown.
In the receiving department we have Terrell Owens with probably his best game of the entire season as he showed in true form what he is really all about. He threw a fantastic block downfield against two Steeler defensive backs to spring Barlow for a touchdown and had eight receptions for 155-yards and a 61-yard romping touchdown of his own.
This was a great reception folks one that's me right up and started cheering like all of you. Right in the first quarter he set the tone of the game with a hit from Tim Rattay and him out-sprinting Pittsburgh Steeler cornerback Chad Scott for the touchdown.
"He's certainly one of the best players on our team, so you want to get him the ball as much as possible," tackle Scott Gragg said. "When he's best, other phases of our football game work well."
"Terrell Owens played really well. The block he made on Barlow's run might be as impressive as anything I've seen him do," Erickson said. "He's made some great plays in his life, but that was something. He just stayed with them and blocked two guys. It was an impressive night by Terrell Owens."
Tight end Jed Weaver had a productive night with four receptions for 28-yards and Brandon Lloyd had three receptions for 15-yards. In all the 49ers had 254-yards in just passing and another 169-yards in rushing the ball. This offense had no trouble in moving the ball up and down the field. In fact the only real weakness we had was on special teams in kicking and punt returns where Jimmy Williams struggled too often for comfort.
Penalties did not play a factor in this game as the 49ers had but four for 20-yards and time of possession was almost equal with the 49ers having 30:27 to the Steelers with 29:33.
Turnovers though did play a significant part in our victory as the Pittsburgh Steelers lost a fumble and was picked for an interception with safety Tony Parrish doing the honors. On the punting end Bill LaFleur should be recognized for having an average punt of 41.3-yards and a long one of 50-yards. Kicker Todd Peterson was equally as impressive with him making all three of his field goal attempts that helped win this game.
On defense cornerback Ahmed Plummer showed exceptional skills as a premier cover corner with a high of nine tackles and linebacker Derek Smith following with seven known tackles himself. Both linebackers in Jeff Ulbrich and Julian Peterson were credited for a sack as was defensive end Andre Carter.
First Quarter Game Highlights
With 8:16 left to play in the first quarter and on their second possession in this quarter the San Francisco 49ers drove the ball down to their 39-yard line where Tim Rattay found Terrell Owens for a 61-yard touchdown pass that made the score 7-0 49ers.
From here on the 49er defense held their own against Tommy Maddox and the Pittsburgh Steelers as the closest they came to our end zone was the San Francisco 38-yard line. They did start their last drive of the quarter on their 25-yard line and began driving down the field as time expired in the first quarter and the second opened.
Second Quarter Game Highlights
Tommy Maddox and his Steelers drove downfield to their own 37-yard line where he was looking for his tight end but was intercepted by 49er safety Tony Parrish who took the ball 48-yards to the Pittsburgh 19-yard line. However on three unsuccessful downs the 49ers kicked a field goal from 32-yards that Todd Peterson made good to make the score 10-0 49ers.
With 6:36 left in the first half on a Josh Miller punt for the Pittsburgh Steelers to 49er cornerback Jimmy Williams he muffs the catch and watches the ball travel out of bounds and is credited with a fumble. Both teams prove unsuccessful in later drives in the quarter and it ends at halftime 10-0 San Francisco 49ers.
Third Quarter Game Highlights
Tommy Maddox starts his drive from their own 27-yard line with mixtures of running and passing down to the San Francisco 1-yard line after completed passes of 21 and 24-yards consecutively in their drive. From here running back Jerome Bettis gets the call and crashes in for a touchdown to make it 10-7 San Francisco 49ers.
With 6:10 left to play in the quarter Tommy Maddox is sacked for a loss of 10-yards by linebackers Julian Peterson and Jeff Ulbrich forcing them to punt the ball. On San Francisco's second drive from their 22-yard line Tim Rattay hands off to running back Kevan Barlow who with some expert blocking finds a hole and runs 78-yards for a touchdown to make the score 17-7 San Francisco 49ers.
On the kickoff Todd Peterson kicks 54-yards to wide receiver Randle El who brings it out 12-yards before getting popped by special teams star Dwaine Carpenter who causes him to fumble the ball and it is recovered by 49er defensive end Sean Moran at the Pittsburgh 28-yard line.
From this mark on the 28-yard line Tim Rattay comes out and assembles the 49er offense and hits fullback Fred Beasley in the end zone for a 28-yard touchdown on the turnover to make it 24-7 San Francisco 49ers. The Pittsburgh Steelers go three and out in their next series and the 49ers begin driving from the Steeler 43-yard line.
Fourth Quarter Game Highlights
From this great field position Tim Rattay drives the 49er offense down to the Pittsburgh four-yard line where Todd Peterson kicks a 22-yard field goal to make it 27-7 San Francisco 49ers. On their next possession the 49ers start at their own 35-yard line and drive down to the Pittsburgh 26-yard line where Todd Peterson attempts a 44-yard field goal that makes it in to make it 30-7 San Francisco 49ers.
With 8:29 left to play on a Pittsburgh Steeler drive Tommy Maddox is sacked for a loss of five-yards by 49e defensive end Andre Carter, but it isn't enough to stop Maddox from hitting Randle El for a 32-yard touchdown to make it 30-14 San Francisco 49ers.
From here the San Francisco 49ers went about eating the clock with Garrison Hearst getting most of the workload, he was successful and the Pittsburgh Steelers were left with two minutes left to play. They reach the 49er 27-yard line but give the ball up on downs and the 49ers run out the clock for the victory.
Overall Game Analysis
The San Francisco 49ers need to stay with what works and it looks like the West Coast Offense works so don't tinker with it. We have to run the ball in order to set up play action passes bottom line. We were successful because the offensive line gave Tim Rattay time to find his options and lay in strikes when he had to.
They also enabled the running game to take off and be successful in precision like blocking and pulling that is showing that the offensive line has probably never been as healthy as it was this day. Special teams tackling improvement is very much noticed as the Dwaine Carpenter tackle proved that turnovers are out there, just go and get them.
Both the kicking and punting in this game were finally very exceptional. If we have found some normalcy here it will no doubt help us win football games. The 49er defense held the Pittsburgh running game to just 44-yards but suffered in holding off passing yardage for 305-yards against an elite wide receiving corps. In Pittsburgh.
The real test is about to happen now as the 49ers face a long road trip to help round out their remaining games this season. It is hard to imagine that the season is fast approaching to its inevitable end already. We need to make the necessary adjustments on the road and find new ways in order to start winning on the road as a team.
We are now 0-4 on the road and we need to be concerned with that. However if all goes according to how we've been playing now we can be successful even in Green Bay where our track record there is just as scary. The San Francisco defense must continue to be strength the team can rely on and the offensive line must translate scoring into protection for Tim Rattay.
These are sound elements are we to succeed at the next level. It is now a make or break run at getting considered to be in the playoffs. We need to be ready like never before, as we know that our overall record does not do us any justice for what it stands for. We've been underdogs before we can do it again, so let's continue the streak into Lambeau Field.
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The Ocean of Life
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Who can forget the sense of wonder with which they discovered as a child the creatures of the deep? In this vibrant hymn to the sea, one of the world's foremost conservation biologists, known as the "Rachel Carson of the fish world" (The New York Times), takes us back in time to tell the story of man and the sea, from the earliest traces of water on earth to the oceans as we know them today. If you spend time by the sea, you might have noticed that jellyfish are more common now, and fish are smaller and harder to find. But there's a lot more going on beneath the waves that you can't see. What Callum Roberts does in this powerful book is pull together all of the disparate strands of marine science to tell the story of the enormous transformation unfolding around us. "The Ocean of Life" considers the course of currents first discovered by Benjamin Franklin and the latest developments in ocean chemistry. It looks at pollution and noise pollution, rising tides and temperatures, industrial fishing and aquaculture. It covers everything from shrimp farming in China to the fates of sea fans on Caribbean reefs. It helps us understand how things that we think of in isolation are interconnected and offers clear insights into how we can and must change course. Because our oceans are changing faster than at any time in human history and we are the agents of that transformation. Passionate and persuasive, The Ocean of Life will appeal to readers of The Omnivore's Dilemma and Four Fish and to all grownup kids who love the sea and want to share its pleasures with their children. Hardcover, 360 pages. Author: Callum Roberts. All book sales are final.


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Vinay Menon: Bill O'Reilly's airport meltdown is a preview of what travellers can expect this summer
An airline employee learned what TV viewers know: Bill O'Reilly has a bad temper.
This can't be a peachy time to toil in customer service. I don't know if it's pent-up aggression from the pandemic or creeping inflationary fears or a glitch in the 2022 simulation. But man alive, there is a lot of anger out there.
Airports and airplanes are now hot zones for public meltdowns.
So after watching a video this week published by the Daily Mail, my heart went out to the calm JetBlue staffer inside New York's JFK Airport. One second, this poor guy is scrutinizing manifests; the next he's getting harangued by O'Reilly.
Per the Daily Mail: "'You f–ing scumbag!' Seething Bill O'Reilly is seen threatening JetBlue worker as his flight to Turks and Caicos was delayed for FIVE HOURS …"
OK. A five-hour delay would be aggravating for all awaiting boarding. I get it. What I don't get is O'Reilly's misplaced hostility. I recall sitting inside an Air Canada plane in the dead of winter that needed to be de-iced. There was a lot of grumbling in the cabin. But as I looked out the window, watching workers in reflective vests firehose the wings with what looked like grape Kool-Aid, I didn't grasp the moaning.
Yeah, it's a bummer to not reach our destination on time.
But would you prefer we not reach our destination at all?
They are not de-icing this plane for de-fun. I had the exact same reaction watching this O'Reilly video. Why is he trying to intimidate this guy behind the counter? O'Reilly, with his mask pulled down, shouts: "You're gonna lose your job."
Bill, this dude upon whom you are funneling wrath, this patient man holding up his badge so you can accurately identify the correct employee to be terminated, is not the pilot. He's not doing safety checks. He's not in air traffic control. He's not responsible for delays to your tropical vacation that may or may not involve loofahs and falafels. Numbnut, he has no say when your flight leaves!
I fear we are morphing from a viral pandemic to a rage endemic. I see it on the roads. I sense it in line at the ATM. I hear it in grocery stores. Sometimes, I feel it in my own soul, though that's mostly because my wife sends me to market with a list and she has the handwriting of an ER doctor and suddenly I'm squinting at a piece of paper and trying to decipher if I've been dispatched for spaghetti or succotash.
Why can't we just order Chinese tonight? I don't have time for this food Sudoku.
It's almost as if this pandemic has flipped a switch and given the green light to bad behaviour in public. It's almost as if some people have been cooped up so long, they have amnesia to the very idea of civilization. On Monday, I got a haircut — my third during the entire pandemic — and two guys on the Danforth were jawing at one another. I have no clue what triggered the dispute. But it seemed intense for 10 a.m. I thought about intervening, but then remembered I'm a coward and quickened my pace. I've been watching too many videos of people violently losing their cool.
The other day, TMZ posted a video from a hockey game in our once peaceful city: "A Toronto Maple Leafs fan ruthlessly pummeled another man — raining punches down from the full mount position — in one of the most violent fan fights ever, and the altercation was captured on video." I was shocked. I remember going to Leaf games as kid and it was like being at church. Everyone was sitting on their hands, not balling up their fists and wailing on bespectacled fans in the aisles.
Earlier this month, on opening day, a Jays fan was arrested for punching a cop.
What is going on here? Why are people totally out of control? And why is air travel ground zero for a spike in unhinged disturbances? For crying out loud, Wikipedia now has a page titled, "List Of Air Rage Incidents."
This includes an "incident" this year, in which a 29-year-old on a flight from Dublin refused to wear a mask and then "exposed his buttocks repeatedly to passengers and staff," before throwing an "empty beverage can at a passenger and charging into first class to complain about the food in economy."
Remember when crying babies were the biggest horror of air travel? Good times.
I now read more stories about "air rage" in a month than I did in my entire life. It's frightening. My wife really wants us to do a family vacation this summer, maybe take the kids to Europe to make up for the two-plus years they endured during this pandemic black hole of misery. I'm already dreading getting to wherever we decide to go.
If you encounter road rage, you can at least drive away from the maniac. I once witnessed garden centre rage. It was oddly amusing to see someone get so worked up over a flyer misprint of black soil pricing. But there is nothing amusing when you are on a plane at 30,000 feet and a fellow passenger is vowing to storm the cockpit if he is not given a 10th gin and tonic and crypto.
Just when you thought it was safe to fly again, the flyers are bonkers.
Make no mistake: Bill O'Reilly's antics this week were not an aberration.
They were a trailer of what's to come this summer.
Vinay Menon is the Star's pop culture columnist based in Toronto. Follow him on Twitter: @vinaymenon
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(Mr. Humphrey Atkins)
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I will make a statement on Poland.
Martial law was declared in Poland from midnight on 12–13 December. A Military Council for National Salvation, consisting of military leaders, has been set up under the Prime Minister and Party Secretary, General Jaruzelski. Military commissars have been appointed to oversee central and local government. Other steps taken include the sealing of the borders, the severing of telex and telephone links, the imposition of a curfew, the suspension of civil liberties, a ban on strikes and gatherings other than religious ceremonies, a takeover of the broadcasting system, and suspension of regional broadcasts.
General Jaruzelski announced these measures in a speech broadcast to the Polish people early on 13 December. He stressed that they were intended to be of short duration and would be rescinded when calm and order were restored. He said that the measures were intended to preserve the fundamentals of the Polish "Renewal" and that reforms would be continued. We regard these two commitments as very important.
There are no reports of danger to the safety of members of the British community in Poland. The British embassy is in touch with British nationals and as a precautionary measure has advised them to stay at home. This advice has also been broadcast, at the Government's request, on the BBC world service.
Her Majesty's Government are following developments with the closest attention and with great concern. We are, and shall remain, in close consultation with our partners in the Ten and in the North Atlantic Alliance. The next few days would appear to be of critical importance to the future of Poland. We sincerely hope that the Polish Government and people will be able to resolve their problems without bloodshed, by compromise and consensus. We shall observe a policy of strict non-intervention, and we expect the same of all signatories of the Helsinki Final Act.
Mr. Denis Healey
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The official Opposition share the concern of Her Majesty's Government at what has happened in Poland in the last 24 hours. I think that we would all agree that it is a tragedy that the movement towards greater freedom and democracy in Poland over the last 12 months has been halted. We must hope, with Her Majesty's Government, that the progress will be resumed as soon as possible.
We agree that there must be no intervention by foreign Governments in the attempts of the Polish people to solve their own problems peacefully by their own efforts. It would be a disaster if any action or statement by any representative of any Western Government were taken as justification or excuse for intervention by the Soviet Government or by any East European Government.
The right hon. Gentleman will be aware that the Polish economy is extremely fragile and that it depends very largely on the readiness of Western banks and Governments to reschedule Polish debt. I understand that agreement has been reached at the technical level between the banks and Governments concerned on such a rescheduling. It was due to have taken place during the next week or so. Can the right hon. Gentleman assure the House that Her Majesty's Government will use their influence with all concerned, both banks and Governments, on the Western side, to ensure that the debt is rescheduled and that Poland is enabled to have access to the amount of foreign exchange that she needs to keep her economy on the road. If they do so, they will have the full support of Her Majesty's Opposition.
Mr. Atkins
I am grateful to the right hon. Gentleman for his support for the position that I have enunciated on behalf of Her Majesty's Government. In particular, I am grateful for his support for our view that intervention by any other State in the internal affairs of Poland would be a most serious matter.
The right hon. Gentleman is correct about the Polish economy. Poland's economic difficulties are well known. Over the past few months Her Majesty's Government have agreed to the rescheduling of debt and to the provision of new credit, but the Government are not solely involved; there are also the commercial banks. Our view is that it would be premature for them to take any decision to change what they had agreed.
Mr. J. Enoch Powell
(Down, South)
What justification or business have we to express the opinion that the matters on which there is disagreement in Poland ought to be settled by compromise?
If there were intervention by a foreign Power, or if there were any attempt in Poland to settle matters by force, it might well involve our friends and allies in Western Europe. This is a matter that must concern Her Majesty's Government and, I should have thought, the right hon. Gentleman.
Mr. Julian Amery
(Brighton, Pavilion)
I appreciate that we must pursue a policy of non-intervention in physical terms, but does my right hon. Friend agree that the Polish Government and Poland have been subjected to completely unacceptable pressures from the Soviet Union and other members of the Warsaw Pact? Would it not be more appropriate for Her Majesty's Government at least to express regret at the suppression of the degree of freedom that had developed in Poland over the last few months?
It is always a matter of regret to Her Majesty's Government if civil liberties are suppressed and a curfew and martial law are imposed by any Government over their people. Our chargé d'affaires in Warsaw had a meeting yesterday with the Polish Deputy Foreign Minister and made Her Majesty's Government's views very clear.
Mr. James Wellbeloved
(Erith and Crayford)
Is the Minister aware of the widespread support in Britain for the struggle of the Polish people against the tyranny and inefficiency of the Communist regime? Is he also aware that he commands the full support of the SDP—[Interruption.]—in his call for non-intervention by the Soviet Union in the internal affairs of Poland? Will he bear in mind that the stark tragedy occurring today in Poland should be a warning to us all of the fate that would engulf us if we were to fall under the jackboot of the Marxist philosophy?
I am, as always, grateful for the support of the hon. Gentleman and his party. I am particularly grateful for the support that he and others have expressed for Her Majesty's Government's view that intervention by any other Power would lead to an extremely grave situation. It must be for the Polish people themselves to decide.
Sir Bernard Braine
(Essex, South-East)
I share the concern expressed by my right hon. Friend about the developments in Poland, and I support his warning against any intervention by a third party, but is he aware that there is a further pressing problem? Is he aware of the considerable effort mounted by British and Polish charities in this country in recent months to channel essential food and medical supplies, through the Church and through Solidarity, to people in dire deed? If he is correct in saying that the frontiers have been closed and all communications cut off, is that flow of humanitarian aid to cease? As some contact has evidently been made at diplomatic level, will the right hon. Gentleman use his good offices to ensure that at least humanitarian aid of that nature does not cease and that the Polish people are not left to go through the depths of a hard winter at the mercy of a cruel and oppressive regime?
Yes, the Government are well aware of the substantial efforts made by voluntary and Church organisations, particularly in the supply of food and medicines. As my noble Friend the Under-Secretary of State said in the House of Lords only last week, the Government have been helping to co-ordinate those efforts. I am sorry to tell the House that the restrictions imposed from Sunday have gravely hampered that work. We shall, of course, make representations that such humanitarian work should be allowed to continue.
Mr. David Ennals
(Norwich, North)
Is the Lord Privy Seal aware that his reply to the hon. Member for Essex, South-East (Sir B. Braine) is unsatisfactory? Is he aware also that, as voluntary organisations have been sending substantial amounts of food and medicine, I inquired of the Polish Government this morning about the position? Is he further aware that the lorries supplying those goods are in Britain and that permission would be granted for them to take supplies to homes for the elderly and for children and to hospitals? Would not our solidarity with the Polish people be better shown by positive help than by some of the bellicose statements that have been made today?
I am delighted to hear that the right hon. Gentleman has been in touch with the Polish Government, and I hope that his efforts to further that humanitarian work will bear fruit. We, too, are seeking to pursuade the Polish Government to allow into Poland vehicles containing food, medical supplies, and so on, raised by the voluntary efforts of people in this country.
Mr. David Alton
(Liverpool, Edge Hill)
I echo the sentiments expressed by other parties. Is the Lord Privy Seal prepared to press the various banking and other agencies further on the rescheduling of the Polish hard currency debt? Will he contact the director-general of the BBC to ensure that objective, impartial news services are available to the Polish people through the BBC overseas service?
As I have said, the Government believe that it is too early for anyone—the Government or private commercial banks—to make any change in the arrangements so far agreed with the Polish Government about the rescheduling of debt and the provision of further credit. We must see how the situation develops.
I have no doubt that the BBC will continue to give impartial reports of events in Poland. As I have said, the world service has been broadcasting advice to British citizens in Poland. In view of the difficulties caused by the suspension of telephone links, and so forth, it is important that our subjects in Poland should be aware of the Government's advice.
Mr. Healey
Will the right hon. Gentleman clarify his comments about the rescheduling of debt? I understand that the agreement reached between the Polish Government and Western Governments and Western banks at the technical level was due to be signed last week. Will the right hon. Gentleman confirm that the meaning of his comments is that the rescheduling agreement should be signed forthwith? Can he give any information about the position of Mr. Lech Walesa? Is he at liberty and perhaps in negotiating contact with the Polish Government?
I understand that the final agreements were due to be signed this week. Clearly, we shall have to decide how to proceed as day succeeds day. From the information that we have so far, it is clear that we should not jump into making changes in what was previously agreed. That is the position as I speak today.
I understand that Mr. Lech Walesa is at liberty and is in touch with the Polish Government.
Several hon. Members
Mr. Speaker
Order. I shall do my best to call those hon. Members who have been rising in their places, but there is a Private Member's motion on unemployment in Wales, which will have to finish at 7 o'clock, and there is also another statement, so I hope that questions will be brief.
Mr. Kenneth Warren
(Hastings)
Does my right hon. Friend consider that it would help the right hon. Member for Down, South (Mr. Powell) if he were to recall the gallant way in which the Polish soldiers kept the bright light of freedom burning in this country during the Second World War and the special relationship that we have with the Polish people? Will my right hon. Friend therefore, be stronger and ask the Soviet Government not to intervene in Poland?
If my hon. Friend studies my statement he will find that that is precisely what the Government are asking of the Soviet Government, and, indeed, of every other Government. With regard to the Polish people, I do not think that anyone in the House would disagree with the view that what affects Poland must be of great concern to us.
Mr. Giles Radice
(Chester-le-Street)
Although what happens in Poland is clearly a matter for the Poles, will the Government remind the new military authorities that Solidarity is in a real sense the Polish nation and that any repression or reversal of the reforms achieved since August 1980 would in the end be self-defeating? Secondly, what efforts is the Minister making to ensure that food parcels from this country get through to Poland?
I think that I have already dealt with the second part of the hon. Gentleman's question. W e are doing all that we can to persuade the Polish authorities to allow food parcels and other gifts of a humanitarian nature to help to alleviate the sufferings of the Polish people, which everyone recognises to be extremely serious.
On the first part of the hon. Gentleman's question, I must repeat that this is a matter that can be settled only by the Polish people themselves.
Mr. Eldon Griffiths
(Bury St. Edmunds)
Will my right hon. Friend confirm that the bans on meetings and on a free press are clearly in breach of the human rights basket of the Helsinki agreement? In the light of that, does he intend to continue with the Helsinki process? Can he give an assurance that on all the practical matters that the West must now consider, such as food supplies, credits and technology, the NATO Allies will act in concert and will remain united on this issue, which they failed to do on Afghanistan?
The answer to the first part of my hon. Friend's question is "Yes". The answer to the second part is that we are in close touch with our NATO partners—we were in touch yesterday, and another meeting is scheduled for today—because we believe that it is essential that we keep closely together and act in concert.
Mr. Phillip Whitehead
(Derby, North)
Will the Minister seek an early meeting with the new Polish ambassador and impress upon him that, although we wish to continue to help the Poles to overcome their economic crisis, it will be on the basis that there is widespread support in this country for the aims of the free trade union, Solidarity, and a widespread view that the economic crisis has been brought about not by Polish trade unionists but by those who have held a monopoly of power in Poland for 35 years?
We are using every means available to us to convey our views to the Polish Government, including their representatives here. I shall, of course, draw the attention of the Polish Government to what the hon. Gentleman has said.
Mr. Churchill
(Stretford)
Recalling that it was in defence of the freedom of Poland that Great Britain drew the sword against Nazi Germany in 1939, will the Government send a warm message of support and solidarity to the Polish people in their hour of trial? Does my right hon. Friend agree that it is a moral outrage that 36 years after the end of the Second World War Soviet troops remain in occupation of Poland? Finally, will the Government look again at the number of hours currently being broadcast by the BBC to Poland in the Polish language and see that this is stepped up?
I do not believe that the Polish people are in any doubt about the feelings of both the Government and everyone in Britain because of their contribution 40 years ago, as well as our admiration for the Polish people. I shall study the amount of time made available for BBC broadcasts in Polish and discuss with the BBC whether it could or should be profitably extended.
Mr. David Winnick
(Walsall, North)
Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that those of us who believe in genuine trade unionism everywhere, be it in Chile, Britain or Poland, must be deeply disturbed by the action that has been taken by the Polish authorities? Is he also aware that the message from the British labour movement is now one of complete solidarity with the Polish people in their time of crisis?
I believe that all the people in Britain, be they trade unionists, members of the Labour Party or whatever, have followed events in Poland over recent months with the greatest of interest and admiration for the activities of the Polish people. I do not know whether it would be appropriate for me to send messages on behalf of the Labour Party, but I take note of what the hon. Gentleman has said.
Dr. Alan Glyn
(Windsor and Maidenhead)
My right hon. Friend has stressed the importance of nonintervention by other nations. Does that include the use of Soviet troops that are garrisoned in Poland?
In our view, non-intervention by other nations means every other nation. We believe that this is a matter primarily for the Polish people themselves. They ought to be allowed to organise their own affairs and settle their own differences without intervention by anyone else.
Mr. Greville Janner
(Leicester, West)
Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the only hope of preventing the sort of intervention referred to by the hon. Member for Windsor and Maidenhead (Dr. Glym) is by enabling the Polish people to survive? I have just returned from Poland, where everyone is agreed that survival is the key. What is being done to move mountains of food—not just food parcels—so that people can eat? Why is it sensible for British citizens to stay at home, when the Minister should know that they will have nothing at all to eat if they do so?
I have already been asked about food parcels and voluntary organisations. The Government have made large quantities of food available over the last few months. We have contributed nearly 500, 000 tonnes of barley, 10,000 tonnes of butter and 3,000 tonnes of beef. That was part of an effort by ourselves and our European partners to alleviate shortages of the kind to which the hon. and learned Gentleman referred. It is essential that the Polish people are enabled to survive the winter, and the Government will continue to help in the way that I have described.
Mr. Michael Morris
(Northampton, South)
Will my right hon. Friend give an undertaking to review within the next 24 hours Polish language broadcasts? If the resources are insufficient, will some means be found to ensure that those broadcasts are performed in such a way that the Polish people can understand what is happening?
I assure my hon. Friend that I shall review this matter not within the next 24 hours but within the next six.
Mr. Peter Bottomley
(Woolwich, West)
Will my right hon. Friend be prepared to make another statement if there is intervention by an outside Power? Will he make it plain to the Polish authorities that international cooperation on debts and aid to Poland will to a large extent be contingent on there being no interference by an outside Power?
I note what my hon. Friend said in the second part of his question. I am always ready to make a statement about any matter that affects us all.
Mr. Tony Marlow
(Northampton, North)
Will my right hon. Friend comment on the possibility that Russian troops are already in action in Poland, only in Polish uniform? Will he comment also on the possibility that there is some connection between Israel's smash-and-grab raid in the Golan and problems in Central Europe?
I have no evidence to suggest that either of those matters is happening.
Does the right hon. Gentleman agree that Britain has a moral obligation towards Poland as a result of the decisions taken by Sir Winston Churchill, as Prime Minister, to put Poland in the Soviet sphere of influence after the Second World War, and that inflammatory speeches at this time by persons who object to that policy will not be helpful to anyone? The important thing is that we should all do our best to assist the Polish people to achieve a peaceful solution of their problems and to ease the economic background to a peaceful solution in every way that we can, including the provision of aid, financial assistance and food, as the Community has already agreed to do.
I am very much in agreement with the right hon. Gentleman. Everyone in the House is conscious of the service rendered by Poland to the Allied cause during the last war. We are conscious of the efforts that have recently been made to re-establish democracy in Poland. The last thing that anyone wants to do is to hinder those efforts. We want to help as much as we can. If at present we can be most useful by providing food and other essentials to enable the Polish people to survive what, unfortunately, is likely to be a severe winter, that is what we should concentrate on.
I will call the hon. Member for Stretford (Mr. Churchill). [HON. MEMBERS: "No."] Order. The hon. Gentleman was referred almost by name—[Interruption.] Well, I felt that he was. Mr. Churchill.
I am much obliged, Mr. Speaker—
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I was referring to the hon. Gentleman's grandfather, not to him—
Order. I heard what was said.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I am obliged to you for calling me. Is it in order for the right hon. Member for Leeds, East (Mr. Healey)—who just cast aspersions on the memory of my grandfather, particularly with regard to the fate of the Polish people at the end of the war—to be reminded that under the terms of the Yalta agreement, Marshal Stalin agreed—
Order. We cannot pursue that now.


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