The Illinois Personal Injury Weblog of Schaeffer & Lamere P.C.

Problems with Iran

From the Associated Press via Yahoo! News: "Iran nuclear plans still a 'serious concern': IAEA," by Irwin Arieff--

Iran has yet to satisfy U.N. watchdogs that its nuclear program seeks only to produce electric power and not bombs, the head of the U.N. nuclear agency told the General Assembly on Monday.

Iran has neither suspended its nuclear enrichment-related activities nor been transparent enough to resolve all the outstanding questions of the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency since August 31, when the IAEA issued its last report on Iran, Mohamed ElBaradei said.

--Posted by Madison County Illinois work injury lawyers and Illinois work comp abogado (de accidentes de trabajo) T. Evan Schaeffer of the Madison County Illinois workers compensation law firm of Schaeffer & Lamere, P.C.

Rumsfeld to Critics: "Back Off"

From the Associated Press via Yahoo! News: "Rumsfeld tells war critics to 'back off'," by Pauline Jelinek--

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said Thursday that anyone demanding deadlines for progress in Iraq should "just back off," because it is too difficult to predict when Iraqis will resume control of their country.

During an often-combative Pentagon news conference, Rumsfeld said that while benchmarks for security, political and economic progress are valuable, "it's difficult. We're looking out into the future. No one can predict the future with absolute certainty."

--Posted by Madison County Illinois work injury lawyers and Illinois work comp abogado (de accidentes de trabajo) T. Evan Schaeffer of the Madison County Illinois workers compensation law firm of Schaeffer & Lamere, P.C.

Michael J. Fox in Political Ads

From the Associated Press via Yahoo! News--"Michael J. Fox plunges into election," by Jake Coyle--

The symptoms of Parkinson's disease that all but ended Michael J. Fox's acting career are making him a powerfully vulnerable campaign pitchman for five Democrats who support stem cell research.

In 30-second TV ads for Rep. Benjamin L. Cardin (news, bio, voting record), who is running for the Senate in Maryland, Senate candidate Claire McCaskill in Missouri and Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle, Fox shakes and rocks as he directly addresses the camera, making no effort to hide the effects of his disease.

--Posted by Godfrey Illinois job injury attorneys and Illinois work comp abogado (de accidentes de trabajo) T. Evan Schaeffer of the Alton Illinois job injury and work comp law firm of Schaeffer & Lamere, P.C.

Violence in Iraq Continues

From the Associated Press via Yahoo! News: "Militants kill 44 in attacks across Iraq," by Hamza Hendawi--

Militants targeted police recruits and shoppers rounding up last-minute sweets and delicacies for a feast to mark the end of the Ramadan holy month, the highlight of the Muslim year. At least 44 Iraqis were reported killed across the country.

The U.S. military announced the deaths of a Marine and seven soldiers, raising to 86 the number of American servicemembers killed in October — the highest monthly toll this year. The pace of U.S. deaths could make October the deadliest month in two years.

--Posted by Madison County Illinois injured in a car accident lawyer and Illinois car accident abogado (de accidentes de automovil) T. Evan Schaeffer of the Alton Illinois accident law firm of Schaeffer & Lamere, P.C.

Cards Win!

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: "Suppan stymies the Mets," by Joe Strauss--

The ball kept climbing, then hanging and, finally, it fell.

And when it landed a dozen or so feet beyond Shea Stadium's left-field wall with one out in Thursday night's ninth inning, Yadier Molina's six months of struggle magically transformed into an indelible marker within an increasingly improbable season.

--Posted by Edwardsville Illinois work comp attorneys and Illinois work comp abogado (de accidentes de trabajo) T. Evan Schaeffer of the Madison County Illinois workers compensation law firm of Schaeffer & Lamere, P.C.

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--Posted by Illinois mesothelioma lawyer and Illinois abogado asbesto T. Evan Schaeffer of the Edwardsville Illinois personal injury law firm of Schaeffer & Lamere, P.C.

Not Enough Flu Vaccine

From the Washington Post via the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: "Doctors can't get enough flu vaccine"--

Barely two weeks into the flu-shot season, the promise of a record supply of vaccine already is being tarnished by shipment delays that are causing sporadic shortages and forcing some doctors to postpone clinics or serve only high-risk patients.

Some 26 million doses were distributed across the country in September, and federal officials expected that three times that many would be on their way by the end of this month. Yet having vaccine in the pipeline doesn't mean getting it to thousands of destinations on time.

Immunizations at grocery and drug store chains are proceeding with few apparent difficulties, but physicians who can't meet demand are questioning the stability and fairness of the distribution.

--Posted by Illinois car accident lawyer and Illinois car accident abogadoT. Evan Schaeffer of the Wood River Illinois accident law firm of Schaeffer & Lamere, P.C.

U.S. Hoping for Vote on North Korea

From the Associated Press via Yahoo! News: "U.S. hopes for vote on N.Korea sanctions," by Edith M. Lederer--

The United States dropped the possibility of using force against North Korea over the regime's purported nuclear test, a concession to Russia and China in the hope of seeing a U.N. Security Council resolution on the standoff passed by Friday.

The United States and other nations trying to persuade the North to give up its atomic program continued a flurry of high-level diplomatic visits. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice reportedly planned a trip next week to Asia; Russia sent an envoy to Pyongyang; and the presidents of China and South Korea — the North's main sources of trade and aid — met in Beijing to discuss the proposed resolution.

--Posted by Edwardsville Illinois work comp attorneys and Illinois work comp abogado (de accidentes de trabajo) T. Evan Schaeffer of the Madison County Illinois workers compensation law firm of Schaeffer & Lamere, P.C.

North Korea Threatens War

From the Associated Press via Yahoo! News: "North Korea threatens war against U.S. ," by Hans Greimel--

North Korea warned on Wednesday that increased U.S. pressure over the regime's reported nuclear test could be considered an act of war, and South Korea suggested it would build up its conventional arsenal to deal with its belligerent neighbor.

North Korea's No. 2 leader threatened to conduct more nuclear tests if the United States continued what he called its "hostile attitude."

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the United States would not attack North Korea, rejecting a suggestion that Pyongyang may feel it needs nuclear weapons to stave off an Iraq-style U.S. invasion.

--Posted by St. Louis injured in a car accident lawyer and St. Louis car accident abogado (de accidentes de automovil) T. Evan Schaeffer of the St. Louis accident law firm of Schaeffer & Lamere, P.C.

Cards Win Divsion

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: "NLCS Up Next: Carpenter shuts down Padres after shaky start," by Joe Strauss--

A team built around large, expensive and at times ill-fitting pieces came together to form a functional mosaic Sunday night at Busch Stadium. Its Game 4 glue came from parts unknown, or at least places no one could have guessed six months or even six weeks ago.

Confronted with the unpleasant possibility of a flight this morning to play a decisive game, the Cardinals overcame a first-inning pratfall by their signature starting pitcher to secure a 6-2 win over the San Diego Padres, and with it their third first-round series in as many years.

--Posted by Alton Illinois job injury attorneys and Illinois work comp abogado (de accidentes de trabajo) T. Evan Schaeffer of the Alton Illinois job injury and work comp law firm of Schaeffer & Lamere, P.C.