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Questions and Answers Related to PHIS Import Implementation
Conference Call with National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBAA) and Meat Import Council of America (MICA) (May 2, 2012)
Conference Call with Industry and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (May 3, 2012)
1. In the briefing, you mentioned transmitting entry and entry summaries. What about immediate delivery privileges in land border requirements?
The entry filed with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through the Automated Broker Interface (ABI) will provide FSIS mandatory prior notice of the shipment. If industry does not file the entry electronically with CBP, such as immediate delivery shipments, then the importer (or agent) would provide a paper copy of FSIS form 9540-1 and the foreign inspection certificate to FSIS import inspection personnel at the official import inspection establishment.
2. In order for data to flow to USDA we would have to do a summary certified for release. Just release data alone would not give enough info for advance notice of arrival. Is that correct?
FSIS will receive entry/entry summary data from CBP at the implementation of PHIS. If possible, FSIS recommends that the entry summary certified for cargo release be filed at entry. That summary will provide the most accurate shipment data available and require fewer data adjustments (i.e., time savings) in PHIS when the shipment is presented for reinspection at the official import inspection establishment.
3. What is the expected impact on brokers submitting data when PHIS implements on May 29, 2012?
On May 29 effectively, you will do nothing different. You will continue to file your entries with CBP as you have been doing, and you will continue submitting the same FSIS Form 9540-1 to FSIS. The only difference is that entry and entry summary information will be coming to PHIS from the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) or the Automated Commercial System (ACS).
4. If an entry summary isn't filed for a week, would that be the first time the inspector is going to see the data in PHIS?
No, the data is transferred to PHIS when the entry is filed. FSIS will proceed with the reinspection, and will monitor any changes made by the broker when filing the entry summary that would impact FSIS reinspection activities.
5. Can you clarify where you want the e-mail address on FSIS Form 9540-1?
FSIS is requesting two pieces of information in "Box 31 Remarks" of FSIS Form 9540-1: (1) the e-mail address of the importer (or agent) and (2) the estimated date of arrival of the shipment at the official import inspection establishment.
6. Will FSIS inspectors continue to stamp FSIS form 9540-1 with the U.S. mark of inspection?
FSIS will continue to stamp FSIS Form 9540-1 for the present time. Once the PGA Message Set is implemented, replacing the paper applications, industry will be able to request a copy of the application. PHIS is designed to generate a paper copy of FSIS form 9540-1 (or an electronic image).
7. Will the Canada exporter no longer provide the 9540-1 to the import inspector 72 hours in advance, typically requiring FedEx overnight delivery?
The Canada exporter will no longer submit FSIS Form 9540-1 to the FSIS import inspector 72 hours in advance of the shipment. Advance notification will be when the importer files entry with CBP through ACE and the entry/entry summary data is transmitted to PHIS. The importer of record or designee is responsible for providing FSIS Form 9540-1 to the import inspector.
8. Can the importer send a scanned copy of FSIS Form 9540-1 (import inspection application) directly to the import inspector?
FSIS will accept an electronic copy of the FSIS Form 9540-1.
9. On the draft FSIS Form 9540-1, are we expected to complete each block individually?
Yes, FSIS expects each lot certified on the official inspection certificate to be included on the application. However, the revised application will not be used until Customs and Border Protection (CBP) implements the PGA Message Set, which will provide the ability for FSIS specific data to be collected through ACE. At that time, brokers filing through ACE will no longer use a paper application, as the data will transmit electronically directly into PHIS. FSIS will notify stakeholders in advance of the PGA Message Set implementation, which is estimated sometime in fall 2012.
10. What is the timeframe of messaging coming from CBP into PHIS? Is that real-time or batched?
FSIS will pull the information from ACE into PHIS at a frequency that will ensure that FSIS inspection personnel will be able to retrieve data in a timely manner to alleviate delays.
11. In terms of any messages that come from the PHIS itself, are they standardized messages?
There will be standardized messages from PHIS to the importer (or agent) identified on FSIS Form 9540-1 for such things as failures to present (FTP) warnings, FTP notifications and refused entry notifications as well as "free text" e-mail exchanges from the import inspector for such things as questions or needed corrections to FSIS Form 9540-1.
12. If PHIS uses e-mail communication between FSIS and the importer (agent), is it one e-mail or can it be multiple e-mails in the e-mail address block?
Until two-way capability become available in ACE, PHIS is designed to accommodate an electronic exchange of communication between the FSIS import inspector and the importer (or agent). FSIS expects a single point of contact for this electronic exchange to resolve any issues with the application (FSIS Form 9540-1) or to resolve issues with the shipment itself.
13. Is there a timeframe for status message that will be going from PHIS to ACE?
The two-way communication between FSIS and the importer (or agent) through ACE is on CBP's timetable. Additional details will be forthcoming at a later time.
14. Will the process for failures to present stay the same starting on May 29?
With the entry data transmitting directly to PHIS, FSIS will be aware of the shipment's entry with CBP and the estimated date of arrival of that shipment at the official import inspection establishment. This additional information will enable better tracking and enforcement, which should minimize the number of failures to present.
15. Currently, there are FSIS Form 9540-1s that are submitted and do not match inspection certificates. With everything being submitted to PHIS, how is that handled in terms of inspection purposes?
Discrepancies between FSIS Form 9540-1 and the foreign inspection certificate must be rectified by the importer (or agent) before FSIS reinspection takes place just as it is currently. PHIS allows this process to take place electronically between the importer (or agent) and the FSIS import inspector. FSIS requires product to be presented for reinspection in lots certified on the foreign inspection certificate. Importers (or agents) are expected to correlate the lotting of product with the exporting establishment in the foreign country in advance of the foreign government certifying the shipment.
16. Currently, there are entries filed with multiple custom entry numbers that do not align with the lots identified on the foreign inspection certificate. How are these going to be handled by PHIS?
FSIS is researching this issue with CBP and will be posting a response soon.
17. If we need certificate guarantees, how will that be processed?
When PHIS implements on May 29, FSIS will no longer accept the foreign government's guarantee to replace the non-compliant inspection certificate. FSIS will require replacement certificates in order to continue with the reinspection of the shipment. For countries that have a government-to-government electronic certification exchange in PHIS, replacement certificates are issued through that process. For countries that do not have electronic certification, FSIS will accept replacement certificates in alternative format, such as a facsimile or through e-mail (e.g. digital image) from the foreign government to the import inspector.
18. Will PHIS affect current jurisdiction of egg products standards (e.g. U.S. Food and Drug Administration versus FSIS)?
There will be no changes in the jurisdiction of egg products.
19. How will egg products import procedures be affected by PHIS?
When the Public Health Information System (PHIS) is implemented on May 29, the FSIS Form 5200-8 Import Request Egg Products will be replaced with the current FSIS Form 9540-1 Import Inspection Application. This form will be used for all imported shipments of meat, poultry and egg products. Canadian exporters will no longer be responsible for providing FSIS with advance notification. This notification will occur when the importer (or their designated agent) files entry with CBP, provided this entry is made through ACE. ACE will transmit data to PHIS, including the Customs Entry Number (CEN), Bill of Lading (BOL) number and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) number, which will provide FSIS with advance notice of the egg products shipment. PHIS Import implementation interim procedures require the importer to continue to submit FSIS Form 9540-1 to FSIS no later than when filing entry with CBP. FSIS will complete the data entry for the shipment prior to generating the inspection assignments. By submitting FSIS Form 9540-1 and the inspection certificate to the import inspector when the Customs entry is filed but prior to shipment arrival at the import inspection establishment, FSIS can pre-enter data to avoid unnecessary shipment delays.
Specific to egg products:
All pasteurized egg products must stop at an official import inspection establishment. The importer must provide FSIS Form 9540-1 and the foreign inspection certificate (with microbiological testing results) to the import inspector for data entry into PHIS. FSIS reinspection will occur at the official import inspection establishment or the establishment/plant designated on the FSIS Form 9540-1. Following reinspection at an official import inspection establishment, pasteurized egg products may also proceed to end user facilities.
Non-pasteurized egg products are not required to stop at an official import inspection establishment. Non-pasteurized egg products must proceed directly to an official egg plant in the United States. PHIS Import implementation interim procedures require the importer to continue to submit, when the Customs entry is filed but prior to shipment arrival, (e-mail or fax) the FSIS Form 9540-1 and the foreign inspection certificate for non-pasteurized egg products to FSIS, OIA, IID Headquarters for reinspection assignment in PHIS. FSIS reinspection will occur at the official egg plant designated on the FSIS Form 9540-1.


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Anzac Day, 2011 and this morning I was proud to again accompany my Dad to the Dawn Service, to remember those who served, including those who paid "the ultimate sacrifice".
I want to speak of my Dad's military service, someone who fortunately returned home again, but who was part of a group that has received very little acknowledgement.
My Dad was a member of BCOF, the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces. He joined the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as soon as he was old enough, but he was just finishing training when "cessation of hostilities" was declared. When he was sent overseas, it was to Japan, as part of the occupation forces. He served 3 years in Japan, including time in and near Hiroshima, very shortly after that city was hit by a nuclear bomb. He too saw and had to do some horrific things as part of that service (only once has he really opened up and spoken about some of them).
He too has health issues as a result of that military service, but there has been very little acknowledgement for military service "after the war was over". Only fairly recently was BCOF service even acknowledged at the War Memorial. After his return from Japan Dad joined the Citizen Forces and, when it formed, the Citizen Air Force, as "an original" (one of those who joined in 1948).
Our first thought at Anzac Day may rightly be for the Diggers and the debacle and lives lost in 1915 at what is now known as Anzac Cove. We remember also too many other battles when our young men and women served and perhaps died for their country.
But we should remember also the contribution of all those others who also "answered duty's call" and served in other ways, the peace makers and the peace keepers.
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It came up at last! John is such a great person and I appreciate this information about his service for our country. I treasure him as a friend. Kind regards Jan
You are right – had never realised this. There is something to be said fir those who served, even if it wasn't in wartime. The decision, the family, the commitment. Our thanks to your amazing dad, and his armed forces colleagues, for their sacrifices & choices.
Those who served on our shores as volunteers to man the aircraft lights along our coastline were all demoted to the rank of corporal or below so that the govt would not have to pay any monies to them when they retired from their working life.
They weren't fired on by our enemies, but by our so called allies, the americans.
How many blonde or red haired Japanese do you know of? The truck was full of fair haired Aussie men when the americans opened fire on them during WWII. Very badly trained soldiers – they also did the same thing to our troops in Vietnam many years later.
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In Milton, Massachusetts, unfussy, livable decor is ideal for entertaining
When Catherine "Cat" and Peter Malone bought a classic 1910 Colonial Revival house in Milton, Massachusetts, in 2005, they made the transaction with the understanding that grand festivities to celebrate the holiday season would be part of their almost 100-year-old new home's tradition.
Delighted to inherit a residence with such a gold standard, the Malones embraced the challenge of hosting a great celebration with gusto. Three years into their occupancy, the family's Christmas open house has become an eagerly awaited event among their family and friends. "We have about 150 guests," says Cat. "Some are friends from our new neighborhood, and others travel from Maine and Cape Cod."
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The architectural envelope of original wainscoting, crown molding, fireplace surround, and crystal chandelier in the dining room guided Pomeroy's choice of vivid color for the walls. The chinoiserie silk-on-paper in bright coral with lavender accents is positioned against moldings painted a warm beige. "The dining room is one of the most important rooms during the holidays," says Pomeroy. "Guests come here right after they've arrived, and the dramatic room communicates a sense of excitement." It's also in the dining room where guests are greeted by the Malones' biggest Christmas tree, one that is wrapped in tiny white lights and studded with small clusters of coral glass balls, larger gold balls, and fresh coral and gold Dendrobium orchids. The same flowers glow in an extravagant mantel decoration: a lush garland of the orchids interwoven with magnolia leaves.
The master bedroom's palette takes a quiet departure from the bold, warm tones of the public spaces. The bedroom Christmas tree, decorated with mercury glass and blue silk balls, stands in a white cast-iron garden urn.
Although they've only lived in the house a short time, Cat and Peter have created many memories. "I want my family to feel warmth, joy, and beauty with family and friends during the holidays but also in those moments with just the four of us."
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The living room's rich palette reflects Cat Malone's affinity for fabric and color. The whole house showcases her vivid taste.
The wide central hallway, with its pretty sofa and elaborate window treatments, provides additional seating during convivial holiday gatherings.
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Peter and Catherine Malone with daughter Charlie and son Ian.
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Interpol Focuses on Asian Big Cats
NEW DELHI, India – Enhancing techniques for investigating crimes against wild tigers and other Asian 'big cats'was the focus of an INTERPOL meeting in India attended by some 30 senior law enforcement officers.
The five-day (1-5 July) Integrated Investigative Training and Operational Planning Meeting for South Asia was co-hosted by INTERPOL's Environmental Crime Programme and India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). It brought together police, customs and wildlife officers from eight countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka – as well as the South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN) and the CITES Secretariat.
Held under the auspices of INTERPOL's Project Predator, which supports regional efforts for the conservation of wild tigers and other Asian big cats, the meeting explored modern investigative techniques, including intelligence and information management; National Environmental Security Task Forces (NESTs); wildlife forensics and DNA analysis; controlled deliveries; cyber forensics; and effective investigation and prosecution of wildlife crimes through the use of INTERPOL's global tools and services.
Additional partners of the meeting included TRAFFIC, SAWEN, and India's Wildlife Crime Control Bureau and National Tiger Conservation Authority, while USAID is a strong supporter and funder of Project Predator.
Opening the meeting, Shri Ranjit Sinha, Director of India's CBI, described wildlife crime as a highly organized, transnational crime conducted by an extensive network of criminals. Referring to tigers as the 'greatest living symbol of our natural world', Mr Sinha called for greater coordination between intelligence and law enforcement agencies across international borders.
In recognition of the growing international concern posed by wildlife poaching and trafficking, on 1 July United States President Barack Obama signed an executive order, outlining how wildlife crimes are increasingly coordinated by organized criminal groups and establishing a Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking.
INTERPOL's Project Predator Leader Ioana Botezatu, said: "The recent wave of proactive initiatives, and the increased focus and determination of regional law enforcement agencies to reverse the criminal trend impacting our environment through multi-disciplinary strategic thinking, are a true success of our generation.
"INTERPOL's resources and secure network enable the wildlife community to be safe in its actions. The Environmental Crime Programme is for this reason recommending countries to provide access to INTERPOL's I-24/7 network to all law enforcement agencies that could bring value to environmental security. The access will enhance communication in a secure and professional manner, linking and equipping continents, regions, countries and national agencies with the means to fight modern crime," she added.
"Support from partners such as SAWEN and TRAFFIC is essential for enhancing cohesion between countries in the region to improve wildlife law enforcement," Ms Botezatu concluded.
During the operational planning portion of the meeting, participants generated ideas to enable national agencies to further develop national plans that will benefit cross-border cooperation under the auspices of Operation Prey, which targets the illegal trade in Asian big cats and wildlife products.
The Honorable Minister of State for Environment and Forests of India, Jayanthi Natarajan pledged her country's support for the conservation of wild tigers and all Asian big cats.
"In 50 years of conservation, we have not seen wildlife trade at the scale we see today. It is the greatest threat to some of our wildlife species like the tiger, elephant and rhinoceros. The battle is far from won.
"SAWEN is a very important network to address the challenges of wildlife crime, and I reiterate our support for addressing the illegal trade. Recent evidence shows that wildlife crime networks have been linked to terrorist organizations, so we need more multi-agency collaboration," concluded Ms Natarajan.
The meeting in New Delhi was the first in a series of two integrated training and operational planning meetings in Asia. A Training and Needs Assessment for Investigate Wildlife Operations in Southeast Asia will be held from 8-12 July in Bangkok, Thailand.
Raising wildlife crime and other environmental crimes on the political agenda is also an objective of the INTERPOL Environmental Compliance and Enforcement events to be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 4-8 November 2013.
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I've gotten a few emails from people sending me a link to promote some guy asking for money so he can build his Halloween display the way he really wants to. For, you see, he needs over $2,000 to really make it something special. I've featured his life-sized crashed locomotive on my blog before, back when I guess he was funding his yard haunts himself.
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And now I see that another haunt is using that fund-raising site to ask for money so they too can build their haunt - The House at Haunted Hill.
I'm trying to wrap my brain around this concept, and the only thing I'm coming up with is that it's sorta kinda in the same ballpark as the public funding the arts, similar to donating to public television or your favorite public radio station. But it just feels off to me. I'm still half-expecting the guy to say "Surprise! I'm giving all that to the homeless AND I'm still going to build my haunt!"
A good friend of mine once said "So much of haunting is making due with what you got." And I agree with him.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
I've gotten a few emails from people sending me a link to promote some guy asking for money so he can build his Halloween display the way he really wants to. For, you see, he needs over $2,000 to really make it something special. I've featured his life-sized crashed locomotive on my blog before, back when I guess he was funding his yard haunts himself.
30 comments:
- Anonymous said...
I guess I would have expected more from someone who was asking for money. Also he doesnt mention donating anything to anyone. I agree with you, you have to use what you have.
- October 13, 2010 at 6:54 AM
- Mr. Macabre said...
Hmmmmm, interesting quandary. I have to agree with you on it not feeling right.
I clicked on the link...an impressive haunt. But haunting is also about innovation and indeed what your friend said "making due with what you got".
For gut-feelings sake,this notion just isn't ringing true and I don't know why. It just doesn't seem right for some reason.
- October 13, 2010 at 7:04 AM
- Rot said...
And it should be noted that he exceeded his goal.
- October 13, 2010 at 7:24 AM
- Pam Morris said...
agree completely...it just doesn't seem right to be asking for money for something that is merely a hobby for someone when so many people are struggling to keep their houses, etc. it looks very cool but I have to shake my head "no". it's a great haunt but.... someone asked me if I was going to ask for donations for my haunt this year...just the thought made me feel all guilty and creepy.
- October 13, 2010 at 7:48 AM
- SmartLiLBtch said...
Here's my 2 cents: If you need cash, turn your haunt into a haunted house/walk or something with what you have, but don't ask for money so you're yard can look really cool for Halloween. The closest I get to asking for donations is telling my family that I seriously want Home Depot gift cards for Christmas and my birthday. :o)
- October 13, 2010 at 8:21 AM
- Cabrina said...
We turned my folks house into a 2 room walk through for 5 years. Folks would ask at the door if we were charging or if we took donations.
We never did. And we had a line of kids down the block come through every year.
It's just not cool to ask for money UNLESS, you're doing a huge haunt like the professional ones.
- October 13, 2010 at 9:04 AM
- crudedoodle.com said...
I'm going to do this and build the crappiest haunt ever and keep all the money. Like a Halloween version of The Producers.
"How can we make more money with a flop than with a hit?!"
- October 13, 2010 at 9:08 AM
- NecroBones said...
Yes, it seems strange to me too. I mean, I used to run a haunt out of our living room when I was a teen, working with only about $20 a year. A lot of wondrous things can be done with a shoe-string budget and a little creativity.
Asking for everyone else to subsidize your haunt feels like asking people to pay for your hobby for you. Like "donate to my new golf clubs fund!" or something like that.
- October 13, 2010 at 9:29 AM
- NecroBones said...
On the flip side, a local neighborhood makes a big deal out of Halloween, with the whole street decorating and closing the road to traffic. They get several thousand trick-or-treaters, have to get "block party" permits, and so on, so they have a donation box to help offset the costs. But in that case I think it's fine, since it's all going into the event that's supporting the neighborhood.
- October 13, 2010 at 9:32 AM
- Rot said...
Necrobones, I think that's really at the heart of it. The hobby aspect of it. I just kept finding myself saying "Well, I didn't tell you to build a giant drilling machine, so don't ask ME for help."
- October 13, 2010 at 9:45 AM
- Drop Gallow said...
Wait, so I can just ask for money from strangers on the internet and they'll give it to me?
This is genius.
Can I ask for old bed sheets? That's what I really need ... and a broken fan - the fan blade on my homemade web-spinner is bent.
I guess if I ask for money, I can just by a web gun - but that doesn't sound half as much fun....
- October 13, 2010 at 9:46 AM
- Sara said...
I agree with Pam. Asking for money when the economy is at a low seems in poor taste maybe?
Like Tim Gunn always says, "make it wooork!"
- October 13, 2010 at 11:06 AM
- Rob said...
Agreed..Two problems.
One.. The haunt should have a cause. The haunting community is possibly one of the most giving communities out there. I'm not as interested in freeing up someones haunt budget, as I am for freeing up someones haunt budget so they can spice up donations for the Human Fund. I dunno, haunting has always been pick and pull from thrift shops, and dumpsters. This seems like shorthand for a lot of character building experiences.
Two.. Next year, there will be hundreds of haunts on that site. Expect Christmas to be there too. It will be sad to see the very cool idea become clogged with donations for fog machines.
I guess I'm showing my more grizzled haunter side this morning. Maybe I am just sad I didn't think of it first.. hahahah!
- October 13, 2010 at 12:06 PM
- Tom said...
I saw this guy's "fundraising" schtick a while back and I have to say I'm amazed anyone donated. I certainly won't and this guy's in my own neighborhood! I LOVE Halloween but the spirit of this just seems wrong to me. YMMV.
- October 13, 2010 at 12:12 PM
- Anonymous said...
Interesting piece, Rot. On one hand, I agree with what everyone here has already said. Not to mention the fact that he might get "tired" again this year and not deliver.
If I can note a silver lining though, it would be that the donations obviously came from people that really, really want to see something neat for Halloween. Not all of us are creative, builder types and with our fingers crossed, hope that each year someone else provides us with some special. So it's interesting that he's had 85 donors. The people really want some Halloween goodness in their neighborhood, and I can't fault them for that =)
With that said, maybe he should have taken suggestions or have donors vote from a list of things that he COULD build, rather than just deciding on a giant drill....at least everyone would feel like they had a role in it rather than just a wallet. I dunno. Just a thought.
@Crudedoodle-that's a riot!
- October 13, 2010 at 12:37 PM
- NoahFentz said...
So I wonder if he is charging the Trick or Treaters for the candy?
Money money money...
When I was a kid we had a family tradition at Christmas that we all had to "handmake" a gift for each other.
I am at the point where I can go into a Halloween store and not wish I had to have that store bought prop. I enjoy making my own props and to be able to share our family traditions with the nieghbors and friends.
It sounds to me that it has become a chore for him to haunt his yard...
- October 13, 2010 at 1:07 PM
- Anonymous said...
I gave him money for a simple reason, to be connected to something really cool in a area I used to work in. I can't be there in person to see it but by contributing I will actually get a piece of it after Halloween.
- October 13, 2010 at 1:45 PM
- Goneferalinidaho said...
Just for perspective-I'm sure there are plenty of folks that think us haunters are off our rockers for spending what we do on our own haunts (money and time). If people think that this project is worth their hard earned cash, they are welcome to hand it over to him in my book.
- October 13, 2010 at 2:14 PM
- Slarti said...
Yeeeah, that seems fairly shady to me. Haunting is a hobby, albeit an expensive one sometimes. We also collect comics, and we don't ask for donations to expand our collection, even though that can be an expensive hobby as well.
- October 13, 2010 at 4:54 PM
- Otaku said...
Interesting situation, alright. Are the donations tax-deductible? Just kidding...
As others said, this just feels wrong. Like all home haunters, I do it for the love of the holiday and if I get some screams for my efforts, that's gravy.
I have to admit the guy does a really labor and material-intensive haunt, but if he needs outside funding he ought to consider going pro. Asking for donations is fine, but after the display is up and folks are enjoying the hard work he put into it. Hopefully he won't get an "investor" asking for his money back because he doesn't like the haunt.
- October 13, 2010 at 6:29 PM
- Otaku said...
One last thought after reading the donation request from House on Haunted Hill - to quote Super Chicken, "You knew the job was dangerous when you took it, Fred."
- October 13, 2010 at 6:34 PM
- MorbidMariah said...
Yeah, I don't like it. I like it when haunters collect for charity ONLY. My haunt is just a smallish party and yard haunt, but I collect for a local no-kill shelter. Not much, but it makes me feel good, and makes others feel good too. The haunt grabs attention, and makes people feel like giving. I think unless you're a pro money making kinda venture, haunting should be for the fun, community, and creative outlet of it, not for money.
- October 13, 2010 at 11:06 PM
- JHMDF said...
This is the first year I will be actually putting out a donation bucket at my walk through... just a little bucket with a sign saying donations. I have fought the idea for years, but after a few people in my neighborhood said they would be happy to donate some money to see the haunt grow, I changed my mind. I take off 5 days from work, and if someone would like to throw a couple bucks in the bucket for me to supply a attraction for them, then that's fine with me. This is the first year where I feel my haunt is big enough to even warrant that little bucket.
Now... as for taking donations online from people that might not even see your haunt in person... It is a bit weird. Especially saying the money is going towards a specific prop, and not like the electric bill or paying for food for the build crew or something. It's the way the donation thing is worded that makes it sound weird to me... if it just said "accepting donations to help run the haunt"... seems a little less pushy. I think if Rot asked for donations to help keep his haunt going... I might do it.
- October 14, 2010 at 12:40 AM
- JHMDF said...
Correction... I did see he put that he spends money to feed volunteers. Either way... he's still asking for money for one specific prop... and it's not really even a "Halloweenish" style prop. A giant drill? The train through the wall was pushing it for even being Halloween related. The skeleton and the tomb stone were the only things that tied it together.
- October 14, 2010 at 12:47 AM
- Anonymous said...
And so now he has the dough. And he is going to build it in 2 weeks??
- October 14, 2010 at 12:44 PM
- Ghoul Friday said...
I don't know. Although it seems...odd...and it would feel better if it was attached to a charity, I don't see this as some big evil move. I mean, he asked for money, he said what he was spending it on, and let people decide if they wanted to give. Pretty straight forward.
While I have never put a donation button on my site, or google ads, I don't have problems with people who do. I mean, if the general public WANT to give you their money because they like your work/site/hobby, then let them. I don't see this as being drastically different.
Is it in bad TASTE? *shrug* That's a whole other issue, but I don't think it makes him a bad guy.
The guy has also been haunting for 15 years, getting bigger each year (as we all do) and he's done large scale projects in the past. I'm going to assume that he's the highlight of the street for the local kids and families, so it isn't like this project won't bring joy to people in his neighbourhood. It's not like he just showed up out of nowhere, decided to build his first big haunt, and asked for cash. He's invested his own money in the past, and realized he could make something even BIGGER if he had outside help.
I think as haunters we also get caught up in our own unspoken rules. You're a REAL home haunter if you build everything yourself. You're a REAL home haunter if you build everything yourself AND it's only made of recycled items. Yes, I have more respect for people who make items in their haunt and who have the brilliance to repurpose items around the house, but I can't fault someone for wanting to use actual building materials that didn't come from a second hand store or garbage bin.
I know I'll probably take some flack for my comment, but I just think maybe we get caught up in our own politics sometimes. We get enough flack from people who don't haunt and don't like Halloween.
- October 14, 2010 at 1:44 PM
- Anonymous said...
@Ghoul Friday- You make a valid argument. The guy was straight-forward and the question of whether or not it was done in poor taste will have many answers/responses. So that's a moot point. Everyone's book of etiquette is different.
I do applaud you for pointing out the oft-times elitist attitudes from haunters. I think that anyone willing to decorate their home and yard in celebration of Halloween (and for this haunter, particularly for the entertainment of kids) should not feel poorly because their decor is not custom, homemade or from recycled material, etc, etc. I mean, we're all on Team Halloween here, aren't we?!? So why do we have to turn up our noses at people with varying degrees of creativity and or craftsmanship? We all do it because we love October 31st. Period.
- October 14, 2010 at 6:11 PM
- Rot said...
I wouldn't categorize my opinion on this topic as being a part of an elitist group of haunters. I addressed this issue because I was emailed a few times from people wanting me to promote the guy's fund raising. So it seemed like a good time to post about something that I think is going to become commonplace in the world of haunting. I wanted to express my opinion and see how other people feel about it.
That said, I welcome the debate. And 85 supporters gladly paid up and didn't have a problem with it.
But I'm one of the people who do find it inappropriate. And it's not about the guy not building a display from scratch, it's about him asking someone else to pay for it.
- October 14, 2010 at 6:24 PM
- Ghoul Friday said...
Just to clarify, my comment wasn't a direct response to Rot. It was a cumulative response to ALL the different comments made by other posters as well, especially the common suggestion (as I interpreted it) that if you want a larger budget for your build then you should be a pro haunt and not a home haunt. I think it's a good suggestion to solve the money problem, but I certainly don't think it's an all or nothing situation (where the ONLY way it's ok for this guy to raise money is by making a walk thru/pro haunt).
As for anon below me, I think they were more responding to my example rather than an insult to Rot directly. I mean I've been outright told I'm not a haunter because all my decorations are throughout the house and not outside, and I don't let the general public through my house (just invited guests). It was just an example of some of the "rules" or "stipulations" certain people have of what makes someone a proper home haunter. I should have been more specific in my example. And I'll correct that now.
The majority of people so far in these comments have agreed with the idea that a home haunter should just "work within their means". And my opinion is yeah, there is pride in that. But I disagree that this should be the rule, and that we should suggest the haunter in question is shady or going against the true nature of a haunter by asking for donations. Yeah, we all scrounge and salvage. But some haunters HAVE $2,000 to drop on their home haunt each year (some people rent space for their props during the year for that amount). And them having money doesn't make them less of a home haunter or mean they are breaking some haunter code, right? It just happens their "making due" is better than my "making due".
So why can't this guy ask for donations to make his "making due" better, and include more money (instead of coming up with a business venture aka going pro)?
As haunters, many of us give to each other all the time. How many of us send or receive prop materials in the mail from other haunters? And while I admit it isn't MONEY changing hands, I don't see how it's that different (since we're sending it so the other person doesn't have to spend money).
Would we be more comfortable with this guy if he was asking for materials? Neat idea, but kinda hard for a project of this size.
I think this is a really interesting discussion and I've actually been waiting and wondering if SOMEONE would bring it up.
- October 14, 2010 at 8:23 PM
- Anonymous said...
I was not trying to insinuate that Rot is an elitist. I was simply stating that some haunters truly turn up their noses at the thought of store-bought props and haunters that use them. I was trying to say that we all do what we do for the love of Halloween and should not be chastised because we don't have time, vision, or money or whatever to construct our own props.
Now that doesn't mean that there isn't something to be said about the quality of homemade props. Yes, they tend to be much better, and grander than anything found in-store. But there's no denying that there does seem to be snobbish, unwritten "rules to haunting" that are uncalled for. I was not making a personal dig at anyone on this site. Just stating an observation that haunting is not an equal opportunity effort. And I think effort is everything here. We all just want to do something for Halloween and yet some of us turn into Clark Griswold and enter into insecure competitions with neighbors or other haunters as to who does it best. Why can't we all just be happy for one another and grateful that others love Halloween as much as we do? Isn't the point to decorate as many homes as possible, to keep the spirit alive?
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In Santiago there is an excellent representation of Galician catering, in its different formats: from select restaurants, charming eating establishments called 'casas de comidas', octopus restaurant and tempting seafood restaurants, to 'in' establishments, where the chefs of Galicia's new cuisine create trends. And also characteristic grillrooms, and steak houses, the result of the massive emigration of Galicians to Argentina, or typical, busy delicatessen bars, wine bars, and 'tabernas', that serve 'tapas', -small morsels, sometimes succulent, that, in most places, are served free here with your drink-portions, –typical local products normally ordered to be shared among several people-'pinchos', (small portions for one person) and boards, –of cold meats, cheeses or pâtés.
Naturally, in the city there is a good selection of the regional cuisines –Basque, Castilian, Mediterranean, etc- making up the large family of Spanish gastronomy, in addition to vegetarian cuisine, and the main culinary traditions of the world: Italian, Greek, Japanese, Chinese, Palestinian, Moroccan, Turkish, Brazilian and others.
The fact that Santiago is a university city also guarantees a good range of low-cost set meals, in countless establishments throughout the city.


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The Colella family aim to make your stay in Forio the most memorable you will ever experience. Whether you want to hike Mt Epomeo, charter a boat or simply laze on the beach, they will assist you with any activities you would like to undertake.
Some of the activities available include:
- Italian cooking lessons with Mamma Tina
- Learn to make Limoncello liquer with Salvatore
- Pizza making with Lorenzo
- Boat Cruise
- Olives picking (November) with the famiglia
- Wine making (late September - October) with Salvatore
- Mushrooming (November) with Giuseppe
- Moped rental
- Hiking, Rock Jumping, Abseilling
- Thermal Spas
- Local market and shopping tours
- Fishing, Snorkelling, Scuba diving, Sailing
- Day trips to Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi, Pompeii, Capri
- Italian Language Classes
Please note that some of the activities are seasonal and only available at certain times of the year.


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In warm weather, mosquitoes, ticks, flies, and other insects become annoying pests—and potential carriers of disease. There are things you can do to protect yourself:
- Avoid cultivating insect habitats —Drain standing water where mosquitoes breed.
- Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants —Wear them especially at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
- Wear insect repellent —This is the most effective protection from insect bites.
Insect Repellent Basics
There are 2 kinds of insect repellents: man-made chemicals and plant-based essential oils.
The best-known chemical repellent is DEET—the common name for N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide. DEET is the main ingredient in many insect repellents. Repellents with DEET have been shown to be more effective than other products in preventing mosquito bites in particular. Repellents with DEET are available as sprays and lotions. Check the product label for information about how much DEET the repellent contains. The more DEET a repellent contains, the longer it can protect you from insect bites.
Another man-made product is picaridin. Picaridin is shown to be as effective as DEET in repelling several types of mosquitoes, but does not last as long. The effects wear off after about 1.5 hours.
Plant-based essential oils include citronella, cedar, eucalyptus, and soybean. These repellents will not protect you as long as those that contain DEET or picaridin, so you will need to reapply them more often.
Repellents With DEET: Are They Safe?
DEET is safe when used according to directions. DEET should not be used on children younger than 2 months of age. If you have a young child, apply the repellent to your hands first, then apply it to your child's skin. If your child is under 2 months old, protect them with mosquito netting.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not suggest using any special precautions for using registered repellants on pregnant women or on women who are breastfeeding. Contact your doctor if you have any concerns about using products that contain DEET. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for more information about the safety of insect repellents.
In rare cases, repellents with DEET may cause skin reactions. However, most of these cases have happened when the product was not used according to the directions, such as applying over broken skin, and using over many days without washing in between.
If you think you have a reaction to a DEET product, wash the treated skin and contact your local poison control center.
Using DEET Products Safely
Although DEET is effective, it is still a chemical-based product. When using products with DEET:
- Avoid using products that combine sunscreen with DEET. It may lead to overuse and toxicity, since repellent does not need to be reapplied as often as sunscreen.
- Always follow the instructions on the product label.
- Do not apply repellent under clothing.
- Do not apply repellent to cuts, wounds, or irritated skin.
- Wash treated skin with soap and water after returning indoors.
- Wash DEET-treated clothing after returning indoors.
- Do not spray DEET products in enclosed areas.
- Do not spray DEET products directly on your face. Spray your hands and then rub them carefully over the face, avoiding the eyes and mouth.
- Choose a product with less than 30% DEET.
- If you start to get mosquito bites, reapply the repellent according to the instructions on the product label.
- Do not apply repellent to children's hands. Children may put their hands in their mouths or use them to touch their eyes.
Promising Alternatives to DEET
Most plant-based insect repellents use essential oils from one or more of these plants: citronella, cedar, eucalyptus, peppermint, lemongrass, geranium, and soybean. Of the products tested in a small study, a soybean oil-based repellent gave protection from mosquito bites for about 1.5 hours. This is similar to a product with 10% DEET.
Use a soybean oil-based product instead of DEET if you:
- Have had allergic skin reactions to products with DEET in the past
- Have irritated, sunburned, bruised, or broken skin
- Have a skin condition, such as skin cancer, dermatitis, acne, eczema, or psoriasis
When using soybean oil-based repellent, reapply the product if you are outdoors for longer than 1.5 hours, or if you start being bitten by mosquitoes.
Picaridin is a product widely used in Europe and Australia. Its effectiveness is comparable to DEET, but does not last as long and will need to reapplied. It is odorless and does not irritate skin. It is also effective against other insects like fleas or ticks.
The Best Repellent for You
Choose a repellent that you will use every time and that will give you enough protection for the amount of time you will be outdoors. If you are worried about using DEET, talk to your healthcare provider for advice—and enjoy a bug-free summer.
- Reviewer: Michael Woods, MD, FAAP
- Review Date: 05/2017 -
- Update Date: 07/01/2015 -


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Applied behavior analysis (ABA), previously known as behavior modification, is the application of 'conditioning' that changes human behaviors. Mostly Behaviour modification or Behaviour Modification is an important part of a learning or treatment process. Behavior analysts focus on the observable relationship of behavior to the environment, including antecedents and consequences. By functionally assessing the relationship between a targeted behavior and the environment, the methods of Behaviour Modification can be used to change many behaviors. Applied behavior analysis contributes to language and speech acquisition most importantly in children with autism.
Methods in applied behavior analysis range from validated intensive behavioral interventions to basic research which investigates the rules by which humans adapt and maintain behavior. Children with autism spectrum disorder are the much benefitted group by this therapy.
• One to one teacher student ratio through out the day.
• Children are exposed to mainstream set up half-a-day.
• In the past five years 34 children with neurological disorders have been successfully mainstreamed into normal school.
• First of its kind to follow Behaviour Modification systematically throughout the day.
• Many facilities under one roof.
• Residential set up available.
• Our centre is recognized by The State government of Tamil Nadu (No. 7082/RD II 4/2012)
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Randy Couture
TRAINING: This camp is very typical of all my camps. 2 workouts a day, 6 days a week. Strength and conditioning in the morning with Jake Bonacci 3 days a week. Mitt work and technical work 3 mornings a week with striking coach Gil Martinez, and including Hiroshi and Cezar, my 2 Lyoto-style training partners. They have very similar styles and backgrounds to Machida and mimic him perfectly. Neil Melanson is my head trainer for this fight also. We've developed some more ground tactics and techniques for Machida when we put him there. Vitor Belfort and Joey Varner have been instrumental training partners and sources of info to help solve the interesting competitive puzzle that is Lyoto Machida.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I hadn't really seen the UFC until I saw Don Frye fight. Don Frye and I were pretty good friends in college, so it was something right away I thought was pretty interesting. About nine months later I was in UFC 13. It was an interesting combination of fear and excitement competing in the UFC the first time.
What ranks and titles have you held? Three-time UFC World Heavyweight champion, Former 2 time UFC World Light Heavyweight champion. UFC Hall of Famer. Some of Randy's wrestling accomplishments are: Four time World Team member, Placed 9th in the 1997 World Championship in Poland, Pan American Games champion, Four time National Champion in Greco-Roman, three time All-American in college, two time runner-up at NCAA National Championships. Alternate for the Olympic team 4 times.
Do you have any heroes? As a kid, my childhood heroes were skiers. I was an avid skier, and aspired to be an Olympic skier. Oddly enough, I ended up in wrestling and pursued Olympic wrestling. In college, I looked up to Kenny Monday. I aspired to wrestle and compete like Kenny Monday, the Olympic champion from 1988. But, I have a lot of respect for all athletes who do the things we do and make the sacrifices we have to make to compete at a high level.
What is your favorite technique? Takedowns and the clinch.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's an accomplishment that I'm proud of and I'm happy to have been able to be a part of and be involved in. All the things you get to do as fighters, it's a great experience.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Randy attended Oklahoma State University and earned a degree in German.
What was your job before you started fighting? Randy was in the US Army for 6 years where wrestled and did a little boxing.
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