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Pete Carroll

Seattle Seahawks' head coach Pete Carroll, left, hugs Doug Baldwin after Baldwin scored a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) comes down with a pass against Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) and middle linebacker D'Qwell Jackson (52) in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Stevie Brown, Ray Rice

Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, left, rushes past New York Giants strong safety Stevie Brown for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

NaVorro Bowman

San Francisco 49ers NaVorro Bowman sits on the bench in the final minutes of the 42-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Robert Griffin III, Colt Anderson, Brandon Graham

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, left, passes under pressure from Philadelphia Eagles' Brandon Graham, center, and Colt Anderson in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Dez Bryant, John Phillips

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) goes in for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints as tight end John Phillips (89) follows during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)

Cassius Vaughn, Jamar Newsome

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jamar Newsome, left, makes a reception next to Indianapolis Colts cornerback Cassius Vaughn, right, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Tony Romo, Tony Romo

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) passes the ball as New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith (91) moves in during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Jermaine Kearse, Tarell Brown

Seattle Seahawks' Jermaine Kearse, right, has a pass broken up by San Francisco 49ers' Tarell Brown (25) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Andy Dalton

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) celebrates with Bengals fans as he walks of the field after the team's 13-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Rob Housler, Chris Conte

Arizona Cardinals tight end Rob Housler (84) tries to pull in a pass as Chicago Bears free safety Chris Conte (47) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)

Santana Moss, Josh Morgan, Kurt Coleman

Washington Redskins' Josh Morgan, top left, and Santana Moss celebrate as Philadelphia Eagles' Kurt Coleman looks down after Moss' touchdown reception in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Matt Schaub, Fred Evans

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Fred Evans (90) celebrates after sacking Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)

Colin Kaepernick, Bobby Wagner

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks' Bobby Wagner, right, and Leroy Hill, left, in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Jake Locker, Mike Neal

Green Bay Packers' Mike Neal sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker (10) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Gerald Sensabaugh, Pierre Thomas, Jimmy Graham

New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) celebrates his touchdown with tight end Jimmy Graham (80) as Dallas Cowboys free safety Gerald Sensabaugh (43) looks on during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)

Rex Ryan

New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Richard Sherman

Seattle Seahawks' Richard Sherman motions to fans after intercepting in the end zone against the San Francisco 49ers in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 42-13. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Craig Stevens, Tramon Williams, Brad Jones

Green Bay Packers' Tramon Williams (38) and Brad Jones (59) break up a pass intended for Tennessee Titans' Craig Stevens (88) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Alex Albright, Pierre Thomas, Jimmy Graham, Gerald Sensabaugh

New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) celebrates his touchdown with tight end Jimmy Graham (80) as Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Alex Albright (55) and free safety Gerald Sensabaugh (43) look on during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

A.J. Green, James Harrison, Cortez Allen

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) loses the ball as he is hit by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cortez Allen (28) and outside linebacker James Harrison (92) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec 23, 2012. The Steelers recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Santana Moss, Josh Morgan, Colt Anderson

Washington Redskins' Santana Moss, left, and Josh Morgan celebrate after Moss' touchdown against Philadelphia Eagles' Colt Anderson, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Miles Burris, Mike Tolbert

Oakland Raiders' Miles Burris (56) runs after intercepting a pass as Carolina Panthers' Mike Tolbert (35) tries to tackle Burris during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Eli Manning

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning gets up after being tackled by Baltimore Ravens defensive end Arthur Jones while throwing to a receiver in the first half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Reggie Bush, Alex Carrington

Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush (22) gets away from Buffalo Bills defensive end Alex Carrington (92) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

Anthony McCoy

Seattle Seahawks' Anthony McCoy reacts after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers late in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Matt Leinart, Frank Kearse

Oakland Raiders' Matt Leinart (7) looks to pass under pressure from Carolina Panthers' Frank Kearse (99) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Darren McFadden, Thomas Davis

Oakland Raiders' Darren McFadden (20) tries to break the tackle of Carolina Panthers' Thomas Davis (58) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Whitney Mercilus, Christian Ponder

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder (7) throws a pass as he is pressured by Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)

Marvin Jones, Keenan Lewis

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Marvin Jones makes a catch in front of Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Keenan Lewis (23) in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Franco Harris

Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris twirls a Terrible Towel during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of his "Immaculate Reception" catch in the 1972 playoff game against the Oakland Raiders, during the halftime of an NFL football game between the Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Marcus Sherels, James Casey

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Marcus Sherels (35) is tackled by Houston Texans' James Casey (86) during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)

Arian Foster

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster walks to the locker room during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)

Ryan Fitzpatrick, Cameron Wake

Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) fumbles the ball as he is sacked by Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake (91) during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Miami. The Dolphins recovered the ball. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

Mike Williams

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams (19) pulls in a 60-yard touchdown reception against the St. Louis Rams during the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Danario Alexander reacts after scoring on a 37-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Philip Rivers during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Joe Vitt

New Orleans Saints head coach Joe Vitt watches the action against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Jarius Wright, Kareem Jackson

Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jarius Wright (17) during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)

Jamaal Charles, Antoine Bethea

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles, left, runs from Indianapolis Colts free safety Antoine Bethea during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Nick Foles, Ryan Kerrigan

Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles is sacked by Washington Redskins' Ryan Kerrigan in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

DuJuan Harris

Green Bay Packers' DuJuan Harris celebrates his touchdown run with fans during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Rishard Mathews, Jarius Byrd

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Rishard Matthews (86) is knocked to the ground by Buffalo Bills free safety Jairus Byrd (31) after making a catch in the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Antonio Brown, Adam Jones

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown, rear, catches a pass in front of Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam Jones (24) and takes it in for a touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

New York Jets cheerleaders stand near a banner in memory of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn., during the first half of an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Steve Smith, Michael Huff

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) reaches in vain for a catch as Oakland Raiders' Michael Huff (24) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

A fan dressed as Santa Claus reacts during the first half of an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)

Danny Woodhead

New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead (39) runs for a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars on a 14-yard touchdown pass play during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Nick Novak

San Diego Chargers kicker Nick Novak (9) reacts after booting a 51-yard field goal against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Al Afalava, Jermichael Finley

Tennessee Titans' Al Afalava (38) breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers' Jermichael Finley (88) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Steven Jackson

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) dives over the goal to score against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Jeff Kahlow

Green Bay Packers fan Jeff Kahlow is seen in the stands during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

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Ex-Florida governor candidate McBride dies at 67

MIAMI (AP) ? Bill McBride, the Florida Democrat who defeated Janet Reno for the party's gubernatorial nomination in 2002 but lost to Republican Gov. Jeb Bush, has died at the age of 67.

His wife Alex Sink said Sunday that McBride suffered a fatal heart attack Saturday while visiting with family in Mount Airy, N.C. Sink was the Democratic nominee for governor in 2010, losing to now-Gov. Rick Scott. The couple lived outside of Tampa.

Sink said McBride, an attorney, had long suffered from heart problems.

McBride defeated Reno, who was U.S. attorney general under President Bill Clinton, in the Democratic primary to run against Bush. Before entering politics, he was managing partner at the prestigious Holland & Knight law firm.

Sink said McBride's true legacy was as a longtime civil rights champion.

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Embroidered Napkins That Will Add A Last Minute Homemade Touch To Your Table

Adding a small homemade touch to your Christmas table is an easy way to make your holiday dinner extra special. So if you're still looking for a simple way to incorporate your handiwork into your tablescape, take some time on your day off today to try this last-minute holiday craft idea.

If you don't have time to make these napkins from scratch, simply embroider some festive words onto any that you already have. It's the easiest way to make your old table linens look different from last year without having to spend any more money.

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Head over to Sew Together for the full tutorial.

Looking for more holiday crafts? Check out some other great ideas in the slideshow below.

• Ornament Gift Tag

  This adorable <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/21/felt-snowman-gift-tag-ornament_n_2339926.html?utm_hp_ref=huffpost-home&ir=HuffPost%20Home">present topper</a> doubles as an ornament.

• Placemat Stockings

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• Kraft Paper Tree Skirt

  One of the most <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/19/kraft-paper-tree-skirt-christmas_n_2324905.html?utm_hp_ref=huffpost-home&ir=HuffPost%20Home">unique tree skirts</a> we've ever seen!

• Mistletoe Silhouette Wall Art

  Decorate your walls with a <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/18/christmas-craft-ideas-kissing-silhouettes_n_2316827.html?utm_hp_ref=huffpost-home&ir=HuffPost%20Home">tribute to everyone's favorite</a> (or for some, dreaded) Christmas tradition.

• Fabric Pinecone Fase Fillers

  Throw these <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/17/christmas-craft-ideas-pine-cone-fillers_n_2303631.html?utm_hp_ref=huffpost-home&ir=HuffPost%20Home">faux-pinecones</a> in an empty bowl or vase to add some extra detail to a room.

• Candy Cane Wreath

  Not only is this <a href="Thanks again for sharing your craft with our readers. We would be thrilled if you could share it with your readership as well and if you do, please tag/follow us on our social channels: Twitter:?http://twitter.com/HuffPostHome?Facebook:?https://www.facebook.com/HuffPostHome?ref=hl?Pinterest:?http://pinterest.com/huffposthome/?Tumblr:?http://huffposthome.tumblr.com/?Instagram:?http://web.stagram.com/n/huffposthome">colorful wreath</a> so pretty, but you'll also be able to use it year after year.

• Paper Napkin Snowballs

  Who knew <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/13/christmas-crafts-paper-napkin-snowballs_n_2286362.html">napkins</a> could look so elegant?

• Mosaic Ornaments

  Turn your old Smashmouth CD into <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/12/holiday-craft-ideas-mosaic-ornaments_n_2278759.html">something so much cooler</a>.

• Paper Dreidels

  Add some <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/11/hanukkah-craft-ideas-paper-dreidels_n_2271877.html">extra decorations</a> without spending a cent.

• Ruffle Tree Skirt

  Turn an old tree skirt into a <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/07/holiday-craft-ideas-ruffle-tree-skirt_n_2259624.html">pretty ruffled one</a> -- without sewing a stitch!

• Dreidel Coasters

  A fun and festive way to <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/06/hanukkah-craft-ideas-dreidel-coasters_n_2250190.html">protect your tabletops</a> this Hanukkah.

• Pumpkin Snowman

  The perfect way to <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/05/holiday-craft-ideas-pumpkin-snowman_n_2244416.html?utm_hp_ref=huffpost-home&ir=HuffPost%20Home">bring fall decor</a> into the winter.

• Paint-Dipped Ornaments

  A quick and easy way to <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/04/holiday-craft-ideas-paint-dipped-ornaments_n_2237743.html">add some festive color</a> to your tree.

• Gelt Pouch

  Get ready for some <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/03/hanukkah-craft-ideas-gelt-pouch_n_2231593.html?utm_hp_ref=huffpost-home&ir=HuffPost%20Home">intense games</a> of driedel!

• Square Holly Wreath

  Put a <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/27/holiday-craft-ideas-square-holly-wreath_n_2198681.html">unique spin</a> on a classic holiday wreath.

• Hanukkah Party Favors

  Recycle toilet paper rolls into sparkly and colorful <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/29/hanukkah-craft-ideas-party-favors_n_2212193.html?utm_hp_ref=huffpost-home&ir=HuffPost%20Home">party favors</a>.

• Charlie Brown Ornaments

  Pay homage to "A Charlie Brown Christmas" with these felt <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/26/holiday-craft-ideas-charlie-brown-ornaments_n_2194132.html">Peanuts ornaments</a>.

• Modern Furniture Wreath

  Create one of the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/27/holiday-craft-ideas-furniture-embedded-wreath_n_2198917.html">most unique wreaths</a> you'll ever see!

• Embellished Hanukkah Napkins

  Honor the eight nights of Hanukkah with these <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/26/hanukkah-craft-ideas-numbered-hanukkah-napkins_n_2193056.html?utm_hp_ref=huffpost-home&ir=HuffPost%20Home">festive numbered napkins</a>.

• Yarn-Wrapped Pinecones

  Such a simple yet festive <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/21/holiday-craft-ideas-yarn-wrapped-pinecones_n_2172495.html?utm_hp_ref=huffpost-home&ir=HuffPost%20Home">way to decorate</a> for the holiday season!

• Painted Acorns

  These <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/21/holiday-crafts-metallic-golden-acorns_n_2171010.html?utm_hp_ref=huffpost-home&ir=HuffPost%20Home">acorns are the perfect decor</a> to transition from Thanksgiving to the December holidays.

• Paper Christmas Tree

  These <a href="http://www.stylelist.com/2011/12/16/craft-of-the-day-paper-trees_n_1154426.html?ref=stylelist-home" target="_hplink">paper christmas trees</a> are an easy way to upcycle old newspapers.

• Mason Jar Snow Globe

  Bring the beautiful snow (without the cold!) into your home with a <a href="http://www.stylelist.com/2011/12/15/craft-of-the-day-mason-jars_n_1152222.html?ref=stylelist-home" target="_hplink">mason jar snow globe</a>.

• Paper Snowflakes

  Welcome winter with pretty <a href="http://www.stylelist.com/2011/12/12/craft-of-the-day-paper-snowflakes_n_1144520.html?ref=stylelist-home" target="_hplink">paper snowflakes</a>

• Felt Trees

  Make these <a href="http://www.stylelist.com/2011/12/07/craft-of-the-day-felt-trees_n_1134066.html?ref=stylelist-home" target="_hplink">felt trees</a> to add some festivity to any room in your home.

• Ornament Wreath

  This <a href="http://www.stylelist.com/2011/12/01/craft-of-the-day-ornament-wreath_n_1124167.html" target="_hplink">ornament wreath</a> is a bright and festive way to dress up your front door!

• Pinecone Ornaments

  Dress up your tree with these funky <a href="http://www.stylelist.com/2011/12/01/craft-of-the-day-pinecone_n_1122895.html?ref=mostpopular" target="_hplink">pinecone ornaments</a>

• Advent Calendar

  Count down the days until Christmas with this <a href="http://www.stylelist.com/2011/11/25/craft-of-the-day-advent-calendar_n_1113147.html" target="_hplink">advent calendar</a>

• How to Make a Duct Tape Holiday Wallet

  Kristy Kalnitzky demonstrates how make a duct tape holiday wallet.

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Dozens killed in air strike on Syrian bakery

Activists say dozens, possibly hundreds, were killed during an air strike on a bakery in central Syria Sunday. A large crowd had been waiting in line at the bakery to buy bread.

By Erika Solomon,?Reuters / December 23, 2012

A boy holds pita bread as others stand in line outside a bakery in Aleppo December 21. On Sunday an air raid killed dozens as they waiting in line to buy bread at a bakery in the town of Halfaya.

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Dozens of people were killed and wounded in an air strike on a bakery in?Syria's central Hama province on Sunday, activists said, with some reporting up to 200 dead.

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"There is no way to really know yet how many people were killed. When I got there, I could see piles of bodies all over the ground. There were women and children," said Samer al-Hamawi, an activist in the town of?Halfaya, where the strike hit. "There are also dozens of wounded people"

Halfaya?was seized by rebels last week as part of a campaign to push into new territories in the 21-month-old revolt against President?Bashar al-Assad.

Another?activist said residents picking through the bodies were still determining which were wounded and which were dead.

Hamawi, who spoke via?Skype, uploaded a video of the scene, which showed dozens of dust-coated bodies lined up near a pile of rubble by a concrete building, its walls blackened.

The sounds of people screaming could be heard in the video, as some men rushed to the scene on motorcycles and other residents limped away from the area.

The authenticity of the video could not be immediately verified. The government restricts media access in?Syria.

Activists said more than a thousand people had been queuing at the bakery. Shortages of fuel and flour have made bread production erratic across the country, and people often wait for hours to buy bread.

New York-based?Human Rights Watch?condemned army air strikes on bakeries earlier this year, arguing that in some incidents the military was not using enough precision to target rebel sites and in other instances may have intentionally hit civilians.

"We hadn't received flour in around three days so everyone was going to the bakery today, and lots of them were women and children," Hamawi said. "I still don't know yet if my relatives are among the dead."

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Safety In The Oil Industry

Businesses in all fields work hard to attain success at the end. The method of management applied in an organization matters a lot. Organizations' performance is also determined by the capabilities of the management in areas such as disaster response and decision making skills. From the case of Piper Alpha, safety comes out as the critical issue. Safety refers to the level of comfort at a place with reference to the hazards surrounding it. All what occurred at the Piper Alpha revolve around safety, safety measures, safety precautions, safety planning, safety preparedness and response.

The Piper Alpha case focuses mainly on the causes of the infamous disaster, its progress, the response which occurred and the decision making process which took place. The case also reveals the weaknesses and strengths to ensure safety of property as well as people during the disaster. Safety and its elements are brought about as the critical issue in this case by the fact that the cause of the disaster was a breakdown in a safety procedure. The initial cause of the disaster was the removal and failure to fix a safety pump by the dayshift employees. The disaster would not have happened if the safety pump would not have been removed or if the safety pump would have been fixed before the shift handover.

Had there been proper safety awareness and seriousness, proper communication would have been done between the shift employees and avoid the occurrence of the disaster. This is because communication happens to be a key element in safety planning. Had the dayshift employees communicated the state of the safety pump to the night shift employees, the disaster would have been prevented. The Piper Alpha disaster would not have happened had there been a system safety inspection before the shift handover. System safety inspection seems to have failed to take place at the Piper Alpha which supports safety as a critical issue in this case. The fact that nobody realised that there was an anomaly with regard to the safety pump emphasises it. In places where proper safety arrangement is done, arrangements are done that someone has to go round checking and inspecting the state of systems to avoid breakdowns and disasters such as the Piper Alpha case.

Safety advocates for proper systems maintenance in all fields including the oil industry in which the Piper Alpha is a player. This makes safety a critical issue in this case because had there been proper maintenance, the disaster would have been prevented. From the Piper Alpha case, it is evident that there was a maintenance task on the two pumps which was not intensive. The maintenance focused only on parts and areas which were not in order. Maintenance personnel, by being a very important aspect of safety, should always fix what is not in order and also go through all system parts for preventive measures . Carrying a thorough maintenance routine ensures that all areas with possible weaknesses are identified and corrected. It is evident that if a complete and intensive maintenance process would have been done, then the disaster would not have happened.

Safety advocates for proper and creative designs always. Safety as the critical issue in the case of Piper Alpha is emphasized by the fact that the design never allowed better options of preventing and dealing with such disasters. This is explained by the way the installations were connected to one another. For example the Piper Alpha was linked directly with the Claymore installation and the Tharos installation, something which would have been done otherwise had there been a safety conscious design . From the case study, the fire was hard to control due to pressure from one of the offshore production base, The Claymore, which was on with processing during the disaster. It is necessary to create more safety levels, this is done by coming up with designs which are indirect to the main installations. Safety conscious designs factor in aspects such as automatic cut-off which would have greatly assisted in reducing the damage and risk at the Piper Alpha disaster.

The oil industry is highly impacted by safety. Safety usually exhibits positive impacts on the oil industry. These positive impacts are usually through ensuring that the losses, disasters and risks are reduced the industry's operations. The oil industry being quite volatile due to the products involved requires safety very much. One of the impacts of safety on the oil industry is that it prevents and reduces losses in the oil industry. When proper safety planning is done, instances of disasters in the oil industry reduce. With losses being prevented and reduced, the oil industry players gain from their operations hence leading to a general oil industry growth. The growth will be mostly due to the fact that money which would have been lost in the absence of safety is ploughed back in the industry.

Safety presence in the oil industry encourages investors- Most investors usually shy away from the oil industry due tom the disasters and losses associated with the industry. Lack of safety in the oil industry can be a cause for instance losses, something which investors are usually afraid of. This makes safety in the oil industry crucial, and its presence gives interested investors confidence. Safety assurance leads to increased business in the oil industry and therefore investors keep on involving themselves with the oil industry.

Another impact of safety in the oil industry is that it creates harmony in the society. Generally people are usually afraid of the oil operations due to disasters and environmental hazards associated with it. When safety is integrated in the oil industry, people feel secure and therefore embrace the industry. People are able to accept industry oil installations since they do not feel any threat being posed to them and their environment. The safety assurance eventually leads to growth of the oil industry . This will also create an aspect of social awareness and responsibility. In all businesses, there are critical issues which determine the businesses processes such as decision making and the nature of business management. Safety as a critical issue has very many ways in which it integrates the nature of business management.

Safety is usually very instrumental in the management's long term decision making process. In business management, decisions are made depending on several factors such as the business environment. Safety creates certainty in the business environment and therefore the management is able to make long term decisions since the future is reasonably known. This is because all risks associated with safety issues are properly taken care of through proper safety planning and management. Managers are meant to be in the forefront in making milestone decisions. With Safety, the management of business is likely to be long term investments minded. This is because of the presence of certainty. With certainty, the industry players are able to make long term investments. This is because all the risks are properly watched through the safety measures put in place. Infrastructural as well as other capital investments are usually put in place since confidence levels in the industry are high .

The nature of business management is usually influenced by safety through the form of business vision focus. A company's focus may take several forms of vision such as continuous customer satisfaction among others. For example in an oil industry, a company main plan that their main quality of focus is customer satisfaction through continuous supply; but this will not be possible unless safety measures are taken to ensure that production is continuous and a certain level of surplus can be kept. Surplus is not possible where safety is not assured since there will be fear of loss. Furthermore in instances of uncertainty, then production will be affected hence the customer ends up unsatisfied . With safety assurance planning for customer satisfaction will be done from start to the point at which the product is delivered for consumption. This factor will also influence creativity and also high end innovation efforts. Due to safety, the nature of business management is likely to rely on projections since it is made possible.Projections and Budgets make business management easier because they result to good measure of performance and progress. .

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Leagues poised to challenge NJ over sports betting

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) ? Four major professional sports leagues and the NCAA are poised to move forward with their legal fight over New Jersey's plans to allow sports gambling.

That comes after a judge on Friday rejected arguments that the leagues couldn't prove they would be harmed if the state proceeds with the plans.

In denying the state's request to dismiss the lawsuit by the NBA, NHL, NFL, Major League Baseball and the NCAA, U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp agreed that they have standing to file the suit because expanding legal sports betting to New Jersey would negatively affect perception of their games.

In his ruling, Shipp cited studies offered by the leagues that showed fans' negative attitudes toward game-fixing and sports gambling.

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy declined to comment on the ruling, telling The Associated Press on Saturday that "the decision speaks for itself."

Stacey Osburn, director of public and media relations for the NCAA, said the association was "pleased with the court's ruling. The NCAA has long maintained that sports wagering threatens the well-being of student-athletes and the integrity of college sports."

Phone messages left Saturday for officials with the NBA and NHL were not immediately returned. A voicemail for a MLB spokesman was full and would not accept messages.

New Jersey also has argued in court papers that a 1990s law prohibiting sports gambling in all but four states is unconstitutional, and Shipp ordered that a date for oral argument on that issue will be set after Jan. 20.

The federal law prohibited sports gambling in all states but Nevada, where bettors can gamble on single games, and three other states that were allowed to offer multi-game parlay betting. New Jersey has argued the law usurps the authority of state legislatures and discriminates by "grandfathering" in some states.

U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., who has worked in the House to change the federal law, decried Shipp's decision.

"It is absurd for the professional sports leagues and the NCAA to claim that they will suffer injuries as a result of the legalization of sports betting in New Jersey," Pallone said Saturday.

"That these organizations claim that the sports they represent will somehow have their reputation impacted is na?ve at best and assumes that illegal gambling is not currently occurring in lieu of legal sports betting," he added. "The fact is that the presence of illegal betting and the crime that goes with it has a far greater impact on the legitimacy of sports organization."

The leagues filed suit in August after Gov. Chris Christie vowed to defy a federal ban on sports wagering. The Republican governor signed a sports betting law in January, limiting bets to the Atlantic City casinos and the state's horse racing tracks.

New Jersey has said it plans to license sports betting as soon as January, and in October it published regulations governing licenses. But the state agreed to give the leagues 30 days' notice before it grants any licenses and hasn't done so yet, the state attorney general's office said last week.

The state, represented by former U.S. Solicitor General Theodore Olson, had argued before Shipp last Tuesday that the leagues are as popular as they've ever been despite the existence of legal gambling in Nevada and more widespread illegal gambling.

The NCAA has said it will relocate several championship events scheduled to be held in New Jersey next year because of the state's sports gambling push.

Associated Press

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