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Amanave sa'o seeks court order to evict AOG church
An Assembly of God Church in Amanave is fighting their eviction by Tua'au Fa'avi, the Sa'o of the Tua'au communal family, the owner of the land where the church is located. Reverend Viliamu Pa'aga, the AOG church faifeau (preacher) is also named a defendant in this matter.
In a complaint filed February 22, 2012 the plaintiff, Tua'au Fa'avi, though his lawyer Charles Ala'ilima states that the plaintiff is the Tua'au title holder and has traditional pule (power) over the Tua'au Communal land called Matatufu.
According to the complaint, on March 8, 1972 Tua'au Sito'a agreed as part of a stipulated settlement before the High Court to grant a license to the Assembly of God Church on an area 100 feet by 100 feet. On October 12, 1972 the license was formalized by a written agreement and the church constructed their building on the designated area.
The complaint states in addition the Amanave AOG subsequently constructed a residential structure adjacent to the church structure outside the designated area.
On September 29, 2009 the tsunami destroyed the church structure and severely damaged the adjacent residential structure.
The complaint says after Tua'au consulted with his communal family, they determined that it was the family's decision to revoke the license to the church and recover the land rather than allow the church to be rebuilt, and this also included any repairs to the residence.
On May 24, last year the Tua'au sent a notice to the defendants revoking the license and instructed the church and Reverend Pa'aga to vacate the premises in thirty days, however they did not vacate the premises (church and residential) in the time provided.
Another notice was sent by the plaintiff on July 27, 2011 though his lawyer, and the defendant still did not vacate.
The plaintiff took the matter to the Office of Samoan Affairs for statutory mediation, however it was unsuccessful and a certificate of irreconcilable differences was issued.
On the complaint, the plaintiff noted the first clause of action as trespassing.
Plaintiff says that the defendant's refusal to vacate the premises after the time period constitutes a continuing trespass. Plaintiff seeks a court order directing the eviction of the defendant from the premises and an order enjoining future trespassing on the Tua'au communal land.
The second cause of action was for preliminary and permanent injunction. The plaintiff has refused to sign permits allowing the defendants to reconstruct their church or to repair the residential structure.
According to the complaint the defendants continue to occupy and use the damaged residential structure as the pastor's residence and to conduct their services there.
The plaintiff notes the continuing usage of the damaged structure on Tua'au communal land presents a danger to people and the property.
The plaintiff is also concerned about the danger to people in the damaged structure and the disruptive effect the continued use by the Reverend Pa'aga family members, and is asking for a preliminary injunction ordering the premises be immediately vacated until the matter is resolved.
The plaintiff is asking the court for the following:
1. A declaration by the court that the Tua'au license to the Amanave Assembly of God has been revoked;
2. A declaration that the continued occupancy and use of the existing premises by the defendants constitutes a trespass;
3. Issue orders directing the eviction of defendants and permanently enjoining them from future trespass; and,
4. Award plaintiff any damage to its property caused by the illegal occupancy as may be shown at trial.
The matter is now pending with the lands and titles court.


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April 16, 2012
Death on Ice: Seal Pups Die Horribly
Watching Canada's seal slaughter in order to stop it
by Rebecca Aldworth
He raised his flipper and rolled over sleepily on the ice. The sun shone down on him and he wriggled playfully, feeling completely happy.
But this sweet baby seal was not safe. And he was not alone.
Meters away, a blood-covered motorboat sped toward him, and the gunner had his rifle in the air.
The pup raised his head, sensing danger, and we all cried out as the bullet slammed into him. He collapsed, blood pouring from his head. Then he clenched his hind flippers and began to thrash around.
We watched miserably as the sealer arrived. Stepping on the baby seal with one foot, the sealer smashed the club down twice before stabbing the pup with a metal spike.
Still the pup moved, clenching his tail and rolling. But the sealer grabbed him by the flipper and sliced him open from top to bottom.
Could the tide turn for seal pups?
Saturday was the third day of the Canadian seal hunt in the "Front," the waters northeast of Newfoundland.
On that day, a total of 36 vessels hailed out to participate in the slaughter, and most were from this area. Yet we saw only a few small motorboats there, killing the very few seal pups who could be found on the remaining sea ice.
It left us wondering if there might be a chance that, despite millions of dollars in government financing, the seal hunt would not go ahead at the scale we had anticipated.
That would mean everything. Seal pups killed during the Canadian seal hunt meet a violent end, and if our work to close global markets for seal products has prevailed, hundreds of thousands of pups could be spared that fate.
From contentment to mortal pain
Again today, a similar scene plays out. We watch from the air as a small motorboat turns in a slow circle, carefully maneuvering through broken pans of sea ice.
At the front of the vessel, a sealer stands clutching a pair of binoculars. He scouts around the floes, gesturing to the skipper. Suddenly, he grabs his rifle: he's seen something.
I call out, "He's got his gun!" And from a thousand feet in the air, we frantically scan the ice floes in front of the boat until we see a baby seal, just a few weeks old, resting on a floe. We film as the pup stretches her hind flippers and then pushes her nose into the snow. The sun makes these baby seals so content, unaware of the danger they are in.
Please donate now and take action to help us save the seals.
We can no longer see the boat in our monitor, and we hope desperately that he didn't spot her. But then, a bullet strikes her and the blood spouts from her head. We can't hear the shot over the sound of the helicopter, but we flinch all the same.
The sealer arrives, holding his club high and smashing it down on her skull again and again. He rolls her over and makes two long, deep cuts, one on either side, and then tosses her onto the blood-soaked boat.
The blood from a seal kill covers everything: the dying baby seal, the sealer, and the ice. It pours off the decks of the sealing boats and spreads across the water.
The pristine ice floes stand in sharp contrast. Almost blindingly white before the sealers move in, they form a breathtaking landscape that holds the harp seal nursery.
It is almost unbearable to witness something so special turned into this grim scene every year, for something as useless as fur fashion items.
Why we are here
Witness it we must, because it is only when the world sees what happens here that this abomination can end. No matter what rationalizations the sealing industry apologists come up with, when you see it, you know that this slaughter is just plain wrong.
When you see these helpless baby seals die so horribly, you can't rest until the killing stops. And we won't stop our campaign, not for a minute, until we've achieved that goal.
Will you help us? Please donate now and take action to save the seals.
Rebecca Aldworth is executive director of HSI/Canada.
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The following crimes are from the week of Oct. 14 to Oct. 20, 2012.
Oct. 15. 400 block W. Springfield Avenue. Police responded to an audible burglar alarm and found rear bathroom window forced open. Suspect tripped motion sensor to trigger alarm. Nothing seems to be missing at this time. Both suspects were black males, early 20's, wearing white t-shirts. They fled in a black Chevy Impala or Caprice.
Oct. 15. 7700 block Stenton Avenue. Complainant states she was at a friend's apartment watching television and necking with offender gave him a love bite on his neck. Offender began assaulting her, causing bruising on both arms and a swollen neck.
Oct. 16. Unit block W. Sunset Avenue. Complainant states that an unknown person stole speakers that were outside by garage. Reported at 12 p.m.
Oct. 19. 7700 block Germantown Avenue. Complainant states that an unknown person kicked in front glass panel and stole 20 to 25 cartons of various brands of cigarettes. Reported at 1:16 a.m.
Oct. 20. 100 block Highland Avenue. Complainant states that between 6 p.m. on Oct. 17 and 7 p.m. on Oct. 18, an unknown person attempted to pry open rear entry door but could not gain entry. Door frame and door knob were damaged.
Summary – Five crimes for week: three burglaries, one aggravated assault and one theft from vehicle.
Town Watch.
If you have been the victim of a crime and would like information, service or support, call Northwest Victim Services, 6301 Germantown Ave., Second Floor, Suite One, 215-438-4410. The service is free.


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Riding a seven-game unbeaten streak in all competitions, the Revs welcome two-time MLS Cup foe Houston to Gillette Stadium on Saturday night
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – On the face of it, the New England Revolution and Houston Dynamo are two teams headed in opposite directions.
The Revs are currently one of Major League Soccer's hottest teams, having gone unbeaten in their last three league games (2-0-1) and their last seven games in all competitions (5-0-2), including a run to the SuperLiga 2010 final. Meanwhile, Houston is winless since May 22 and has gone nine league games (0-5-4) without a victory.
But despite the gulf in current form, the Revs (5-9-3, 18 pts.) and Dynamo (5-9-5, 20 pts.) will meet on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium in remarkably similar situations. Both clubs are currently on the outside looking in on the playoff picture – the Revs occupy sixth place in the Eastern Conference and the Dynamo seventh in the Western Conference – and with the 2010 regular season nearing the stretch run, neither team can afford anything less than victory.
"Both teams still desperately need points," said central midfielder Pat Phelan, who scored his first career goal in the Revolution's 1-0 win over D.C. United last weekend. "They're on the opposite kind of [run] that we're on – they haven't won in a few games and we haven't lost in a few games. I think it's going to be a pretty tight game and I think both teams are going to be pretty hungry for points."
Any meeting between two clubs desperate for points is almost certain to be a battle, but the history between the Revs and Dynamo adds an extra dose of intrigue every time these teams come face to face. New England and Houston met in title games for three consecutive years – MLS Cup 2006, MLS Cup 2007, SuperLiga 2008 – with the Dynamo claiming both MLS Cup titles before the Revs earned a measure of revenge in the SuperLiga championship.
Adding further fuel to the fire is the return of former Revolution midfielder Steve Ralston, who now serves as an assistant coach with the Dynamo. Ralston played in New England for nine years (2002-10) and set MLS records for minutes played (33,143), games played (378), games started (372) and assists (135) before retiring just a few weeks ago to take a coaching position in Houston. He'll be honored for his exemplary playing career in a pregame ceremony on Saturday night.
"We played in two MLS Cup finals [against Houston] and we know a lot is on the line," said Shalrie Joseph, who was named captain of the Revs this past offseason after Ralston wore the armband for two years. "They're in the (same) predicament we're in where we need points. They're going to come out firing on Saturday and we know we're going to have to match their intensity, bring the game to them, get that first goal and then take it from there."
The Revs are likely to have a new-look attack this weekend after Kenny Mansally and Zack Schilawski were the starting forwards last Saturday against D.C. United. With Marko Perovic returning from a calf strain and 31-year-old forward Ilija Stolica set to make his first start since arriving in the U.S. last Friday, the Revolution could deploy an all-Serbian strike force against the Dynamo.
Stolica made his debut with the Revs as a substitute last Saturday against D.C., but played only 17 minutes after stepping off the plane from Europe approximately 24 hours earlier. With a week of training under his belt, Stolica has slowly but surely adjusted to the time change.
"Every day it's getting better," Stolica said after training on Wednesday. "The problem was of course the first day I'd just arrived from [Europe] and I jumped in on the pitch. It was, for me, a first-time experience. Now it's getting better and I think every day is going to be better and better."
While the additions of Perovic and Stolica will rearrange New England's front line, the club will likely look the same in the back. After missing last weekend's game against D.C. with a left hamstring strain, Kevin Alston looked ready to make his return against Houston, but suffered a setback in training on Thursday. The speedy right back is listed as questionable on the most recent injury report and head coach Steve Nicol said on Friday there's still a slight chance Alston could be ready to face Houston. If Alston is unavailable, the Revs will most likely use the same back four of Darrius Barnes, Cory Gibbs, Emmanuel Osei and Chris Tierney which faced D.C. last weekend.
Houston is dealing with injury concerns of its own with starting goalkeeper Pat Onstad (abdominal strain), defender Adrian Serioux (hamstring strain) and midfielder Brad Davis (L quad strain) all unavailable. The loss of Davis – who suffered a left quad strain last Sunday against Seattle Sounders FC – is a massive blow to the Dynamo, which has struggled to generate scoring chances even with one of its most dangerous attacking weapons. Houston will also be without Mike Chabala (suspension), while fellow defender Ryan Cochrane (L adductor strain) is doubtful.
Even considering the Dynamo's injury predicament and current poor run of form, the Revs are well aware they'll need an improved performance this week if they hope to emerge with another three points.
"Every team's got room for improvement – we've got a lot of room for improvement, and we know that – but the fact is, we still got points (against D.C.)," said Phelan. "We know the 'gutsy' performances are going to come and we're going to put that effort in every week regardless, so it's nice to know we can get three points out of that. But against some of the other teams in the league – and that's not a knock on D.C. – it's going to be a lot tougher, so we're going to have to play a lot better."


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InformationWofford College helps many students with their educational expenses through its financial aid program, which is supported by federal and state funds, by gifts from friends, and by the college's own resources. The aid programs, policies, and procedures are described in detail in a Financial Aid Handbook available on our website.
Most assistance at Wofford is awarded on the basis of financial need, but significant amounts are awarded on the basis of scholarship, leadership, athletic ability, or career plans. All new freshmen are considered for Wofford Merit Scholarships using the information in the student's admissions file. Applicants for aid based on financial need must submit the financial information necessary to determine the assistance for which they are eligible. FAFSA instructions are emailed each February to all new applicants for admission and to all currently enrolled students and their parents.
For the semesters and Interim, aid is available in the form of scholarships, grants, employment, and loans. Aid is limited for summer school, although loans and work are sometimes available. Federal Pell Grants may be used during the summer, although students are encouraged to spend that entitlement during the regular semesters. Wofford scholarships normally are not available in the summer.
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Financial Aid
Helping deserving students obtain the financial assistance needed to complete their education is a long-cherished tradition at Wofford. In 2016-2017, Wofford students qualified for more than $55 million in grants, loans and work-study awards. For several years now, a majority of the student body has participated in federal, state and college programs administered by the Financial Aid Office. Please take the initiative to learn about the financial aid process by reading our Financial Aid Handbook.
Of particular importance to South Carolina residents is the state's scholarship and grant programs. Funds provided by the state have encouraged state residents to attend one of the excellent colleges or universities in South Carolina. Details on these programs are available in the Financial Aid Handbook.
The Financial Aid Office will provide full information and assistance regarding the various scholarships, grants, loans and on-campus employment available. Families should begin in the fall of the student's senior year of high school and meet the January 1st application deadline in order to be eligible for maximum assistance. The application deadline is fully explained in the Financial Aid Handbook.
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All students accepted for admission are considered for Wofford Merit Scholarships using the information in the student's admission file. A separate application is not necessary.
New freshmen interested in the Wofford Scholars Program can click here.
All South Carolina residents should apply for a State Tuition Grant. To do so, enter the Wofford College Federal School Code (003457) and name in the "Parents' Info Section" of the FAFSA.
Find out what local scholarships or loans are available from local civic clubs, employers, banks, foundations, churches and other community organizations.
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When Iowa State University (ISU) animal science professor Ken Stalder received word that he was the 2012 recipient of the National Swine Improvement Federation's (NSIF) Charles Stanislaw Memorial Distinguished Service Award, it was a moment to remember.
"It's pretty cool to receive this award and be listed among many great people involved in swine breeding that have received this award previously. And yet, of all the awards I've received over the years, this is the most humbling," he says. "I am honored to be recognized but I can't do what we do without the hard work and dedicated graduate students that I have been fortunate enough to work with over the years. Just as I learned from my professors and mentors, I've been blessed with dedicated graduate students who help implement projects. This award really is a tribute to the graduate students as well."
This award recognizes individuals for their record of distinguished service to the pork industry through involvement in implementing, supervising, and/or participating in performance testing programs. Nominations for the award are open to everyone involved in the pork industry.
Stalder has been an animal science faculty member and Extension swine specialist at ISU for the past 10 years. During this time, his service to the swine industry through research, education and technology transfer has become known nationally and internationally. He strives to develop tools that are immediately applicable to the swine industry through teaching, Extension and research.
"The goal is really to improve the productivity and well-being of the animals and help the farmer be more productive, which leads to pork being a more competitive protein source for the consumer at the grocery store," he says.
Stalder helped develop a series of posters on feet and leg soundness that have been translated into eight different languages and are found in barns from China to Japan to Denmark. He led the development of a spreadsheet tool to help producers determine the value of sow life in their operations.
Along with his colleagues and graduate students, he's published 93 peer-reviewed journal articles, seven book chapters, 17 peer-reviewed Extension and conference proceedings papers, 65 conference proceedings papers, 115 research reports and 83 popular press articles, and presented more than 150 invited talks to audiences in the United States and throughout the world.
His affiliation with NSIF dates back 20 years, to his time in graduate school. He has served as the organization's president, in other leadership capacities and on several committees, and has worked to increase the organization's reach as well.
"I thought it was important to have more involvement by breeding stock companies, and worked to increase participation by those people, which included companies from throughout North America," Stalder says. "I also started a sponsorship program that helps support both NSIF's graduate student award and bring in internationally renown speakers for the NSIF Conference and Annual Meeting."


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Silverlight is Microsoft's cross-platform alternative to Flash that is only starting to catch on with some web developers. The latest version is Silverlight 2 Beta 2, and the final is expected to be released sometime later this summer.
While looking over the updates Microsoft was serving up to me via Windows Update today (I have it set to include updates from Microsoft Update), I noticed that the company had released an update to Silverlight 2, bringing the latest build number to 2.0.30523.8. Apparently the new version is more stable and also better supports Firefox 3. Microsoft's description of the update is as follows:
This update offers a new build that is an upgrade to earlier Silverlight 2 builds. This update is included in current Silverlight installers. If your computer does not have Silverlight installed, the installer will be offered to you by Microsoft Update or by Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). This update improves stability, media streaming, and the auto-update component. This update also improves support for Mozilla Firefox 3.
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Hot Springs Village, Arkansas – Sascyn Publishing today announces an iPad mini is being given away by four educational app developers who work with Apps With Curriculum, which creates Common Core-aligned lesson plans for apps. Apps With Curriculum is owned by Sascyn Publishing, Inc.
The iPad mini, a Cygnett WorkMate case, and a selection of apps will be given away in a raffle that kicks off Cyber Monday, Nov. 26, and ends Dec. 17. The raffle is being held in conjunction with "Mini Madness" by The iMums, a children's tech review site. To enter, visit TheiMums.com.
"Apps With Curriculum empowers teachers by not only providing Common Core-aligned curriculum for book apps but by also promoting technology in the classroom," said Cyndie Sebourn, founder of Apps With Curriculum. "The integration of technology in the classroom promotes 21st Century Learning Skills, enabling students to be college and career ready. iPads in the class environment are a vital tool for improving student learning."
Participating in the giveaway are "Smarty Britches: Nouns," an app for first-third graders about a southern boy and that teaches nouns; "Brush of Truth," an app for third-sixth graders about an enchanted paintbrush; "Treasure Kai and the Lost Gold of Shark Island," an app for first-third graders about a young treasure hunter; and "Penelope the Purple Pirate," and "Gerry the Giraffe," apps for first-third graders about a spunky girl pirate and a giraffe who works hard to accomplish his goal. All five apps will be on sale in iTunes on Cyber Monday to mark the kick off the iPad mini giveaway.
The iPad mini giveaway is open worldwide. Entrants can Tweet, share and like on Facebook, and post comments on the contest site to gain additional entries.
Apps With Curriculum works with book app developers under the direction of Sebourn, a National Board Certified Teacher with more than 20 years in the classroom. The developers offer free language arts, creative writing, and Project-Based learning exercises that are aligned with Common Core State Standards and that allow their apps to be successfully used in a classroom setting.
"We feel the iPad mini's price and portability will make it more attractive to educators," said Julie Landry Laviolette, who developed "Brush of Truth." "The iTunes app store has a wealth of book apps that engage young readers through interactivity, music, narration and/or text highlighting."
For more information about participating apps or free curriculum downloads, visit website.
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StudioHealth necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
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Company Name: Studio Health -Chiroworks-
We are a wellness clinic that has Full Spine Chiropractic Care, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine, Physical Therapy, Electrotherapy, Custom Cast Orthotics, Gait Analysis, and Neuromuscular Re-education.
We are looking for a new logo that will represent us, our clinic, and what we do to help patients.
We are looking to target people in the neighbourhood, repeat business, people looking for wellness as well as injury management and prevention. We are also looking for clients that network and spread the word to friends and family.
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An image that most of us see for our logo is something that is healthy, healing, growing, and alive. Please NO medical crosses.
As for colours, we need to match this dark deep burgundy colour that we already have on our signs, desk countertops, and awnings. Some colours that we thought would go with that are hunter green, navy blue, any shade of grey, gold, violet, and chocolate brown. Feel free to try any colours that you think will match a dark burgundy.
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To report an AIS
sighting or to find out
more information call
Questions or comments
regarding the state's Aquatic Invasive Species and Ballast Water Management Programs may be directed to:
Fish Program Customer Services
(360) 902-2700
Aquatic Invasive Species
Nuttalia obscurata (Purple varnish clam,varnish clam, or dark mahogany clam)
Animal Molluscs
Family: Psammobiidae
Classification: Regulated
The mahogany clam
has been observed in northern Puget Sound for about ten years now. The clam
apparently was introduced via ballast water from Asia. It tends to inhabit the
upper one third of the intertidal zone, decreasing in the middle and lower intertidal
zone. However, on beaches where no other clam species were present it ranged
into the lower tidal levels. The varnish clam is more freshwater tolerant than
other species, and the most abundant populations are found in areas where there
are significant influxes of fresh water runoff. The clam has rapidly established
densities as high as 1,780 clams per square meter in the southern portion of
the Georgia Straits, and densities exceeding 800 per square meter on some beaches
in the San Juan Islands. The clam is now found throughout Puget Sound, and
may be harvested as part of the 40 clam limit.
Potential of the Purple Varnish Clam
Subject: Nuttalia obscurata
Taxonomy: Nuttalia obscurata, Soletellina obscurata, Psammobia olivacea,
Nuttallia solida, and was once thought to be a subgenus of Sanguinolaria (Gillespie
et al., 1999)
Common names: Purple varnish clam,varnish clam, or dark mahogany clam
The purple varnish
clam Nuttallia obscurata was first observed in British Columbia waters
in the early 1990's. The most likely means of introduction are larval
or juvenile release in ballast water, or as fouling organisms transported on
the hulls of vessels. By the late 1990's the clam was well established
throughout the Georgia Strait, had spread into north Puget Sound and the Strait
of Juan de Fuca, and along the west coast of Vancouver Island. In 1999 the clam
was found at Nehalem Bay State Park in Oregon. This is thought to be a separate
introduction. The clam now occurs in most Oregon estuaries. In February of 2002
a single live specimen was found on the southern Washington coastline, in Willapa
Both Oregon and
British Columbia have established recreational fisheries for the clam, and in
Washington they have been classified as shellfish as of 5/1/04 and may be harvested
as all or part of the 40-clam per day limit. A few were commercially marketed
in British Columbia in 1998. This was halted pending further study regarding
human health risks and the status of the resource under the government's
Pacific Fisheries Adjustment and Restructuring program. The program utilizes
a rigorous three-phase scientific review process for developing new fisheries.
The first phase
requires collection and review of available information on the species, and
identification of any information gaps that may limit assessment and development
of a potential management framework. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) completed
this phase in 1999. In 2000-2001 funding was provided for the second phase,
consisting of detailed biological assessments and distribution surveys. DFO
researchers worked with Aquametrix Research, the Community Futures Development
Corp. of Powell River, and clam diggers from the Area C Clam Harvesters Association
to conduct population dynamics studies. Their research was designed to determine
the effect of varnish clams on beaches in the Gulf of Georgia, potential competition
issues between Varnish clams and other species (in particular commercially harvested
Manila clams), and harvest characteristics. Marketability studies have also
been conducted. Twenty thousand pounds of clams were harvested under a scientific
license and marketed as the "Savoury Clam." These studies are complete,
and the results provided to the Pacific Scientific Advice Review Committee for
review and recommendation in January of this year.British Columbia is ready
to proceed with phase three, the implementation of a monitored small-scale commercial
The opinion of
the Aquatic Nuisance Species Committee has been solicited regarding the development
of this fishery for the Varnish Clam. This opinion paper considers the Canadian
stock assessments, the work of University of Washington researchers at Friday
Harbor, and the opinions of the Washington Department of Health, shellfish growers,
and others.
and Biology
The purple varnish
clam, or varnish clam, derives its name from the shiny brown coating (periostracum)
on the outer surface of the shell. The interior surface of the shell is usually
a uniform shade of purple. Occasionally small specimens will have purple coloring
showing on the outer surface. The clam is also sometimes referred to as the
purple or dark mahogany clam. The scientific name is Nuttallia obscurata,
although it has in the past been identified as Soletellina obscurata, Psammobia olivacea, Nuttallia solida, and was once thought to
be a subgenus of Sanguinolaria (Gillespie et al., 1999). The clam is
one of three Nuttallia species native to Japan, Korea and possibly China.
There has been little research done on the clam in Asia, and it is not commercially
marketed there (Mills, 2000).
The varnish clam
is nearly oval shaped, with the posterior end slightly longer and more angular.
The shell is relatively flat, with a large external hinge ligament. The clam
has a large foot and long unfused siphons, indicative of a burrowing species
able to live deep in the substrate. There is some uncertainty as to how large
it may grow. The nearest related species on the west coast, Nuttallia nuttalli found in southern and Baja California, reportedly grows to a maximum length
of 150mm. The largest live N. obscurata reported locally to date was
68mm (a little over 2.5 inches) total length and weighed 45.1 grams (Gillespie
et al., 1999). However, Claudia Mills reports finding a shell at least 75mm
in total length at Orcas Island in 1999.
It is difficult
to develop an accurate size to age relationship in varnish clams by counting
the growth rings. These may be affected by density and tidal elevation as well
as by substrate consistency, which can create additional rings due to disturbances
in growth. Therefore, local studies have relied on interpretation of length
and frequency distributions. Research suggests the clam attains a length of
38 mm in about four years, a rate similar to that of the Manila clam (Gillespie
et al., 1999). There are some indications that the clam may grow more rapidly
in Puget Sound (Fidalgio Bay) than in the upper regions of the Georgia Straits.
Like the Manila
clam (Venerupis philippinarum), varnish clams are broadcast spawners,
with a planktonic larvae period. The rapid expansion of populations in the Georgia
Strait and along the Oregon Coast suggests a fairly long planktonic period,
which may result in broader dispersal. Recruitment surveys in British Columbia
indicate reproduction occurs between early spring and summer (Gillespie et al.,
1999). The British Columbia surveys, and density surveys done at Argyle Lagoon
by Dr. David Duggins (University of Washington Friday Harbor Labs) indicate
high settlement rates and/or a very low mortality rate in this region. In the
N.W. Pacific the clam reaches maturity at one year of age, and spawns each year
(Hushando, as cited by Gillespie, et al., 1999). There is every reason to expect
that the varnish clam could become as ubiquitous as the Manila clam in the Pacific
Varnish clams are
capable of both filter (suspension) feeding and deposit feeding. Laboratory
observations indicate that the clam tends to extend its siphons and filter feed
at night. When deposit feeding the clam extends its foot and rotates it, collecting
deposit materials, which are passed into the oral region when the foot is retracted.
Detritus is also picked up and passed into the oral region when the foot is
used for locomotion. This dual feeding capability may enable the clam to outcompete
other species living in the same intertidal zone. The most commonly encountered
clams in the region are the manila clam (also a nonnative species), and native
littleneck (Protothaca staminea), butter clam (Saxidomus gigantea),
Nuttall cockle (Clinocardium nuttallii), horse clam (Tresus spp.),
eastern softshell (Mya arenaria) and macoma species such as the bent-nose
(Macoma nasuta) and the polluted clam (Macoma irus).
, Distribution and Associated Species
The purple varnish
clam has rapidly established densities as high as 1,780 clams per square meter
in the southern portion of the Georgia Straits (Gillespie et al., 1999), and
is expanding into northern beaches. Expansion southward into Washington waters
has been somewhat slower, but it has reached densities exceeding 800 per square
meter on some beaches in the San Juan Islands (Dr. David Duggins and Dr. Paul
Dinnel, personal communication). The clam is found frequently now on beaches
in Admiralty Inlet and in Hood Canal as far south as Potlatch State park. It
is found in substrates ranging from cobble to muddy sand (Mills, 2000) up to
30 cm. subtidal depth. The majority of surveys indicate the greatest abundance
occurs in the upper one third of the intertidal zone, decreasing in the middle
and lower intertidal zone. However, on beaches where no other clam species were
present it ranged into the lower tidal levels (Gillespie, et al., 2002). The
varnish clam is more freshwater tolerant than other species, and the most abundant
populations are found in areas where there are significant influxes of fresh
With the exception
of the manila, which is found in the lower reaches of the high intertidal zone,
most of the local species are found in the mid to low intertidal zone. The manila,
which is a non-native species that was accidentally introduced with Pacific
Oyster seed, has become a primary fishery in both British Columbia and Washington.
The overlap between manila clams and varnish clams is therefore a matter of
concern. To address this concern, British Columbia researchers conducted controlled
field experiments with the two species over a period of five months. Growth
and survival rates in areas occupied by both species were compared in a variety
of situations. The varnish clam had a slight advantage over the manila in the
high intertidal zone, possibly because of its bimodal feeding abilities. Growth
in length was inhibited 47% in the manila clams, and 32% in the varnish clams.
Weight gain was inhibited 34% in the manila and 26 % in the varnish clam. However,
in the mid intertidal zone varnish clams did not gain weight at all when manila
clams were present, while the impact on the manila clam was about the same as
in the high intertidal zone (Gillespie, et al., 2002). These studies are not
conclusive, because the varnish clam does not exhibit the same high correlation
between growth in length and weight as the manila does, and the varnish clam
may put more resources into gonad development at certain times of the year.
Lastly, the densities between treatment effects in the study were not consistent
- combined densities were greater than when either species was alone. The average
density of varnish clams alone was 800 per square meter, while manila clams
averaged 400 per square meter, and the combined densities were at 1,200 per
square meter. The data would seem to suggest that the varnish clam does establish
itself in areas where other species are already present. Further research is
needed to determine whether other species, such as the manila, would have difficulty
re-establishing populations after being harvested if the varnish clam moves
into the area.
About 35% of varnish
clams greater than 45mm in length are host to immature native pea crabs (Pinnixia
faba). The infestation rate is lower in smaller varnish clams and in other
clam species. This has two negative marketing implications. Consumers that see
the crabs may find them unappetizing. A greater concern would be that a consumer
who is allergic to crustaceans might unknowingly consume them and become ill.
British Columbia growers unsuccessfully tried a variety of purging methods to
rid the clams of the crabs.The varnish clam (like the cockle, littleneck, horse
and manila clams) is susceptible to predation by Lewis' moonsnail (Polinices
lewisii). Gulls, crows, and black oystercatches have also come to recognize
them as prey (Gillespie, et al., 1999). Dr. Paul Dinnel (Dinnel Marine Research)
conducted some tank experiments, and found that dungeness crabs easily pry the
shells open and eat varnish clams. Research conducted by James Byers of the
University of Washington also indicates that the species suffers high mortality
from crab predation when it is unable to find loosely packed substrate where
it can readily bury itself. The clam's ability to live relatively high
up in the intertidal zone may limit predation by most species of crab. On the
other hand, it is possible that predation by crab and moonsnails may play a
role in limiting recruitment in mid and lower intertidal zones. However, in
the lower intertidal areas even being able to bury itself did not offer adequate
protection from crab predation. It appears that native predators may be excluding Nuttallia obscurata from areas inhabited by some native species. However,
there is not enough known about the interaction between the varnish clam and
other species to accurately determine the role this interaction plays in mediating
community level impacts or the success of invasion.
and Marketability
Limited test harvests
were conducted in British Columbia during the summer of 2001 to determine size
distribution and to evaluate harvest efficiency and breakage. The average length
of the clams harvested was 41mm, and the average weight 13.7 grams. Standard
equipment was used to collect the clams and place them in 5 gallon buckets.
The harvested clams were checked for breakage, weighed and measured. The harvested
plot was then hand excavated and screened to remove remaining clams, and determine
total breakage during harvest and harvest efficiency. Efficiency was estimated
to be between 60% and 80%. Total breakage was estimated to be less than 2%,
although this can be expected to vary depending upon substrate type. Breakage
is higher when large gravel or rocks are present than in fine gravel or sand.
Higher breakage and lower efficiency can be expected under normal harvest conditions
when harvest may occur at night, time is limited, and the crew may have less
The clams can be
purged to acceptable levels of grit accumulated by deposit feeding in twenty-four
hours. However, no method has been found to purge the clams of pea crabs. Careful
selection of harvest sites and harvesting before the clams get over 40mm in
length may be the only way to minimize pea crab infestation. The minimum harvest
size for manilas in Washington is 1.5" or 38mm. Targeting smaller varnish
clams could lead to incidental harvest of undersize manilas. It is also unknown
whether a smaller clam will be as marketable.
Varnish clams in
dry storage retain water better than manila clams, and have a longer shelf life.
According to Dr. Paul Dinnel, the clams can be dry stored in a refrigerator
for up to 30 days with no significant mortality. Clams held in wet storage (sub-tidal
or in a tank) increased their weight by almost 9% over a 9-day period (Gillespie,
2002). These factors, coupled with the overall aesthetic attractiveness of the
clam contribute to a good potential fishery.
The clams were
featured in an "Iron Chef" demonstration at a food show in Vancouver
B.C., with good response from persons attending. There was also a trial market,
through one processor, in restaurants in the Vancouver and Victoria area. The
response was favorable, in spite of fluctuations in product availability. The
clams were sold to the restaurants at a price equal to higher than that of manila
However, when a
trial wild harvest was conducted, processors were reluctant to develop a market
without assurance of a consistent supply. Prices offered were less than 60%
of the price for manila clams (Gillespie, 2002). Clearly, the economic potential
has not been fully evaluated, and a number of management questions remain unresolved.
size limits may help limit crab infestation, and contribute to an ongoing harvest
over the years. However there is inadequate information available to accurately
determine an appropriate size limit, or how effective setting a limit may be.
Setting a limit similar to that set for manila harvest may be a method that
would allow combined harvests. However, it remains unknown what the impact will
be on manila clams in areas where both species are harvested together. In overlapping
areas it may be possible to harvest the manila without disturbing the deeper
varnish clams. If this occurs, will the varnish clams flourish and create a
negative impact on future manila harvests? The proposed small-scale limited
fishery proposed should provide answers to these and other management questions.
Health Concerns
The fact that the
purple varnish clam is a bi-modal feeder raises human health concerns. Biotoxin
events currently tend to be related to seasonal algal bloom activity. However, Alexandrium catenella is known to form an encysted resting stage that
settles to the bottom during cooler winter months. These deepwater areas may
serve as seed beds that occasional upwelling or storm activity may disturb and
carry back up into the photic zone to create offshore plankton blooms. It is
thought that such a seed bed may exist beyond the mouth of the Strait of Juan
de Fuca.
A study of the
toxicity in resting cysts of the red-tide dinoflagellate Gonyaulax escavata from deep water sediments off the coast of Maine (Dale, et al 1978) found the
cysts to be approximately ten times more toxic than the motile stages. There
is some concern that cysts could be ingested by shellfish, particularly by deposit
feeders. This would explain reports of PSP that occur when there are little
or no motile dinoflagellates observed in the water, and times when toxification
levels far in excess of maximum published rates have been observed.
Although Claudia
Mills has collected varnish clams from San Juan and Samish Bay at PSP monitoring
sites in recent years, there is very little data available. In 1998 varnish
clams were collected for testing in an area in B.C. where a PSP bloom had occurred,
and sea mussels (Mytilus trossulus) used for monitoring peaked at 960
micrograms per 100 grams of weight. Although the clams never exceeded the action
level of 80 micrograms of PSP toxin per 100grams, there were indications of
higher uptake. The clams were tested twice, once when sea mussels measured at
870Fg/100g and once when the sea mussels measured 210Fg/100g. Varnish clams
tested at 77Fg/100g and 62Fg/100g respectively. This was a markedly higher uptake
than that of manila clams, which tested at 44Fg/100g the first time and less
than 42Fg/100g the second time (Northwest Fisheries Science Center, 1998). Tim
Determan, from the Department of Health Office of Food Safety and Shellfish
Inspection, felt that the facts taken together suggest that varnish clams have
the potential to contain toxins year around, and that more vigilance by DOH
biotoxin monitoring staff may be necessary.
The fact that the
most abundant populations of the clam are found in areas where there are significant
influxes of fresh water may create other human health issues. At certain times
of the year these sites may include stormwater runoff. In developed areas stormwater
frequently contains fertilizers, pesticides, oil and grease, and heavy metals
such as copper zinc and lead, as well as pet waste. Even relatively undeveloped
areas may have considerable animal waste washed into them by runoff. These waste
products contain bacteria such as fecal coliform and fecal streptococcus, and
may contain viruses as well. Bacterial contamination has resulted in shellfish
contamination and closed beaches in many areas of the state. Further study is
necessary to determine whether varnish clams, due to their propensity to settle
in runoff areas and their bimodal feeding habits, may ingest unsafe levels of
bacteria from the sediments before the contamination is high enough to impact
other shellfish and overall water quality.
Interviews with local shellfish
growers indicate that they are not concerned about the varnish clam becoming
an aquatic nuisance species. Member states of the Western Regional Panel have
taken a stance that the development of a fishery is not an acceptable management
tool for aquatic nuisance species. However, the clam has already become well
established in British Columbia and throughout Puget Sound, and it is unlikely
that any sort of control effort could ever eradicate it.
a fishery be considered in Washington?
Dense populations
in Washington waters are presently confined to a relatively small area. However
they are being found more and more frequently on beaches in Admiralty Inlet,
North Puget Sound, and in Hood Canal. There may be populations building along
our coastal beaches as well, a live varnish clam was found in Willapa Bay recently.
More than one researcher has suggested that developing a fishery now while the
distribution is limited might fish it out, or at least minimize further spread.
As of May first 2004 the species is classified as shellfish under WAC
220.12.020 and may be harvested as all or part of the 40-clam per day recreational
limit. It is unlikely, for a number of reasons, that WDFW will create a commercial
fishery for the varnish clam at any time in the near future. The director would
have to recommend to the Fish and Game Commission that limits be set, and a
cooperative management plan for the fishery would have to be developed with
the Tribes. There is also the concern that if a fishery were developed, the
public may be inclined to spread the organism for purposes of enhancing the
fishery. However, the clam usually occurs so high up in the intertidal zone
that the average individual clamming for other recreational species is not likely
to find them without publicity and public education efforts.
Considering the fact that the mussel has spread throughout Puget
Sound far more quickly than anticipated , the question of a commercial fishery
is one that may need to be addressed at some time. If or when it is, Washington's
system for developing an experimental or emerging commercial fishery differs
somewhat from Canada's.
The director of
the Department of Fish and Wildlife may declare an emerging commercial fishery
by rule. He then appoints a five-person advisory board representative of the
affected fishery to review available information and make recommendations on
rules relating to the number and qualifications of the participants eligible
for permits under RCW
77.70.160. Participants provide the agency with harvest information. This
method provides scientific information necessary to manage an emerging fishery
while preserving and protecting the resource. After five years of operating
an experimental fishery, the director must report on the fishery and make recommendations
regarding its future operation to the appropriate legislative committees.
Conversely, the
director may make it a trial fishery and not limit the number of participants.
In this case he may classify the species by rule as a food fish or shellfish.
He may then issue trial fishery permits to holders of commercial fishing licenses.
Applications for trial commercial fishery permits specify the area to be fished,
and the methods to be used. A trial commercial fishery may be re-designated
as an emerging or expanding commercial fishery, or it may be closed at any time
for conservation reasons (WAC
I thank Graham
E. Gillespie, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, for providing the data from the second
phase of fishery development research, which has yet to be published, and for
granting permission to cite both research documents. I also wish to thank Valerie
Anderson (Research Apprentice, University of Washington School of Marine Affairs),
Claudia Mills (Friday Harbor Labs, University of Washington), Tim Determan (Office
of Food Safety and Shellfish Protection, Washington State Department of Health),
Dr. Paul Dinnel (Dinnel Marine Research), and Dr. David Duggins (Friday Harbor
Labs, University of Washington) for sharing information regarding varnish clam
distribution and ecology in Washington.
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B. Rusch, S.J. Gormican, R.Marshall, and D. Munroe, 2002. Further Investigations
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Now, i am not a drinker. At all. It is not because i do not like the feeling of having a little bit of libations coursing through my veins, lifting the veil of self conscience-ness and feel a little bit looser. Or the feeling of not needing a 3rd layer of long sleeves to warm me up a bit.
I dont drink because my body does not process it well at all. In other words, it makes me feel really sick and then almost always, really tired. ONCE in a while (interestingly enough my body seems to know when this is and i will on those rare days) i'll maybe have a drink or a glass of wine or two.


text: I'm hoping that you can clarify a few terms that are not clear for me. What is the difference between Torah, Talmud, Mishnah, Gemara and Midrash. If the Bible is the written law, then is the Midrash the commentary? The Aish Rabbi Replies: The first thing to know is that the Torah consists of two parts: The Written Torah, and the Oral Torah. The Written Torah totals 24 books, including the Five Books of Moses and the prophetic writings – e.g. Isaiah, Jeremiah, Psalms, Proverbs, etc. The Five Books of Moses – comprised of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy – was written down by Moses in 1273 BCE, and includes all 613 commandments (mitzvahs). Perhaps part of the reason for your confusion is that the Five Books of Moses has many names. It is referred to as the Bible (meaning "book" in Greek), the Chumash (Hebrew for "fifth"), the Pentateuch (Greek for "five scrolls"), or generically "Torah" – Hebrew for "instructions," because its purpose is to instruct. (Jews consider it insulting to call it the Old Testament, as this implies a New Testament, which Jews reject.) But whatever the name, it refers to the best-selling, longest-running book in the history of mankind. So what is the Oral Torah? Its name derives from the fact that it was not allowed to be formally written down but had to be taught orally. It contains the explanations of the Written Torah. One cannot be understood without the other. In 190 CE, persecution and exile of the Jewish people threatened the proper transmission of the Oral Torah. Therefore, Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi compiled written notes on the Oral Torah called the "Mishnah" (Hebrew for "teaching"). Rabbi Yehudah arranged the Mishnah into six sections: Laws of Agriculture, Festivals, Damages, Marriage, Purity, and Offerings. Rabbi Yehudah wrote the Mishnah in code form, so that students would still require the explanation of a rabbi – since this information was meant to remain oral. In 500 CE, the Jewish people again suffered an uprooting of their communities, and two Babylonian rabbis – Rav Ashi and Ravina – compiled a 60-volume record of rabbinic discussions on the Mishnah, called the "Gemara." Together, the Mishnah and Gemara comprise what is commonly called the "Talmud." The Oral Torah also includes the Midrash, an explanation of the Written Torah, comprising both ethical and legal components. Much of this material is also contained in the Talmud. The Oral Torah also includes the works of Kabbalah, a tradition of mystical secrets of the metaphysical universe received by Moses at Mount Sinai. It was first published as "The Zohar" by R' Shimon bar Yochai (170 CE), and elucidated by the Arizal (1572 CE). Torah is not to be regarded, however, as an academic field of study. It is meant to be applied to all aspects of our everyday life – speech, food, prayer, etc. Over the centuries great rabbis have compiled summaries of practical law from the Talmud. Landmark works include: "Mishneh Torah" by Maimonides (12th century Egypt); "Shulchan Aruch" by Rabbi Yosef Karo (16th century Israel); "Mishnah Berurah" by the Chafetz Chaim (20th century Poland). I hope this helps solve your confusion. Now only one thing remains – to go out and learn the entire Torah!


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Thursday, 1 May 2008
Himerge 0.20 release
After almost a year since the first Himerge version was released (May, 03, 2007) , the application has reached its version 0.20 as of today , introducing the following important changes for this release (from its Changelog):
1 - The queue operation 'add' is now available through a right-click from the browser version view for each package.
This will allow to move packages easier to any package queue located inside the down-right control panel.
2 - The queue operations 'remove/clear' are now available from each of the
control panel package queue through a right-click.
You only right-click on any package queue , and a popup-menu will let you choose between removing the selected package inside the queue or clear the whole queue.
With these two changes, which are ones of the most noticeable changes in the general feel&look since Himerge was released almost a year ago; it is intended to increase usability and improves the user experience around the different packages queues ; so now you don't have to move the mouse click over the whole window but instead you have the operations at hand for each package in the specific visual context.
3 - A backup of all the system files used by himerge will be created inside
the ~/.himerge/ directory.
This feature will keep those important configuration files used by Himerge saved inside ~/.himerge/. The application will read and copy these files every time you run a Himerge browser instance, so we don't miss any change.
4 - The USE flag browser is highly-improved. A new browser construction
mechanism speeds up the launch of the browser and shows a more organized and
coherent framework, listing only the necessary flags boxes available for a
given entity (a package or the whole system use flags).
In other words , now the integrated Himerge USE Flag browser will *only* show the flags boxes alphabetically ordered for the existing USE flags of a specific package. There won't exist USE flags categories with empty content.
Some code has been refactored for supporting this feature and the USE flag browser speed has greatly improved.
Himerge is an application written entirely in Haskell that it only acts like a front-end and it uses several other applications written in different languages for some operations; nevertheless , some users seem to have problems or not willing to compile many keyworded/masked Haskell packages for it and I have been creating binaries for x86/amd64 for some Himerge versions lately ; you can get the ebuilds from: http://dev.gentoo.org/~araujo/stuff/ebuilds/.
Be aware that these binaries will be usually out-of-dated and they are currently in testing stage (some runtime dependencies could be missing here and there) , so if you receive an error , please try to compile and use the source version of the package instead before reporting.
If you want to know more about Himerge , please visit its official web-site at http://www.haskell.org/himerge. You can also stop by #email@example.com where some of us who believe in graphical interfaces inside Gentoo use to idle ;-).
Himerge is a program developed by one-man , which means, one-man ideas too, but comments and bugs reports are welcome , and much more if they come with a patch ;-)
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How to Use the Images Drawing 1
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This building was planned by Madam Walker but built by her daughter after her mother's death. In addition to the headquarters of the Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, the building also housed the Walker Theater, Walker Drug Store, Walker Casino, Walker Beauty Shop, a ballroom, and a coffee shop. African-American doctors, lawyers, and other professionals who had difficulty finding office space in buildings owned by whites rented space in the building as well. The building served as a center for the African-American community. It was restored in the late 1980s. Although the Walker Manufacturing Company is no longer located there, the building continues to house various commercial businesses, including a beauty salon.
Questions for Photo 3
1. How would you describe this building? How does it compare to the building depicted in Photo 2?
2. Why do you think Madam Walker would have wanted to include all these facilities in the building she planned?
3. Why would it have been important to the company to rent office space in the building to African Americans?
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Kelly, Joseph and Margaret (March 2006)
March 10, 2006
Applicants: Joseph and Margaret Kelly, 11 Beechwood Road, Ho Ho Kus, New Jersey 07423 (Application No. 1-4736-01981/00006). Agent: Nicholas A. Vero, Architect, 120 Mill Road, Westhampton Beach, New York 11978.
Project: Applicants own a house at 122 Seafield Point Road in Westhampton Beach (Suffolk County). Applicants have filed a tidal wetland permit application to elevate the existing structure from the current foundation and to construct a two-story addition. The existing structure is located within approximately eight feet of the tidal wetlands boundary at its closest point. The addition, which would include two bedrooms, a bathroom, a covered porch and a deck from the second story, is proposed within approximately six feet of the tidal wetlands boundary at its closest point. Applicants propose to abandon the current sanitary system, and to install a new sanitary system and retaining wall that would be located within 23 feet of the tidal wetlands boundary at its closest point. The current impervious asphalt driveway, located approximately five feet from the tidal wetlands boundary at its closest point, would be replaced with pervious crushed stone. Except for the hay bale and silt fence, which is located in and adjacent to the tidal wetlands, the balance of the proposal would occur in the adjacent area. It is Department staff's position that a variance from the tidal wetlands regulations is required. However, Applicants seek an interpretation that the project complies with the tidal wetlands regulations.By letter dated May 2, 2005, the DEC Region 1 Staff denied the permit application.
Permits: Tidal Wetlands permit pursuant to the New York State Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) article 25, and part 661 of title 6 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (6 NYCRR part 661).
SEQRA Status: The DEC Staff determined that the project is not subject to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA, ECL Article 8 and 6 NYCRR part 617) because it is a Type II action (6 NYCRR 617.5).
Public Hearing: A legislative hearing to receive unsworn comments about the proposed project will be held at 10:00 A.M. on April 25, 2006, at the Westhampton Beach Firehall, 92 Sunset Avenue, Westhampton Beach, New York 11978 (telephone 631-288-1654 Westhampton Village Office, and 631-288-1896 Westhampton Fire District). Written comments may also be submitted to the Office of Hearings and Mediation Services, at the address below, in advance of the legislative hearing. All persons, organizations, corporations, or government agencies which may be affected by the project are invited to attend the hearing and to submit oral or written comments. Interpreter services will be made available to deaf persons, at no charge, upon written request to the administrative law judge (ALJ) at least five business days prior to the date of the hearing. The hearing location is reasonably accessible to persons with a mobility impairment.Issues Conference: A pre-adjudicatory hearing issues conference will be held at the Westhampton Beach Firehall immediately following the legislative hearing. The purpose of the issues conference is to define, narrow, and resolve, if possible, the issues which are proposed as subjects for adjudication. Any persons requesting party status must appear or be represented at the issues conference in order that all proposed issues may be fully discussed. The adjudicatory hearing has been scheduled for June 27, 2006 at the Westhampton Beach Firehall.
Party Status: To participate in the adjudicatory hearing, persons must file a written petition requesting full party status, pursuant to 6 NYCRR 624.5 (also see 6 NYCRR 624.4[c]). Petitions for full party status must demonstrate that substantive and significant issues exist concerning the proposed project. Please see 6 NYCRR 624.4 and 624.5 for further information about requesting full party status and identifying issues for adjudication.
All petitions requesting full party status to participate in the adjudicatory hearing must be received at the Office of Hearings and Mediation Services at the following address no later than 3:30 p.m. on April 20, 2006. Telefaxed copies will not be accepted. Petitions must be submitted to: Daniel P. O'Connell, Administrative Law Judge, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Office of Hearings and Mediation Services, 625 Broadway, Albany, New York 12233-1550 (telephone: 518-402-9003).
All persons filing petitions must also send a copy of their petition at the same time and in the same manner to: Gail Rowan, Esq., Assistant Regional Attorney, DEC Region 1, Building 40 - SUNY Campus, Stony Brook, New York 11790-2356 (telephone: 631-444-0260) and to applicants' attorney, James N. Hulme, Esq., Kelly & Hulme, PC, Attorneys at Law, 323 Mill Road, Westhampton Beach, New York 11978 (telephone: 631-288-2876).
Document Availability: All filed documents are available for inspection during normal business hours at the Department's Region 1 Office, Building 40 - SUNY Campus, Stony Brook, New York (631-444-0260, Attn: Gail Rowan), and at the Office of Hearings and Mediation Services at the Albany address above. A copy of 6 NYCRR part 624 may be obtained from the Office of Hearings and Mediation Services.
Statutory and Regulatory Provisions: ECL article 1 (General Provisions); article 3, title 3 (General Functions); article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review); article 25 (Tidal Wetlands); article 70 (Uniform Procedures); and 6 NYCRR part 661 (Tidal Wetlands); part 617 (State Environmental Quality Review); part 621 (Uniform Procedures); and part 624 (Permit Hearing Procedures).
James T. McClymonds
Chief Administrative Law Judge
Albany, New York
March 10, 2006


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The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck. It produces hormones that control metabolism. Hypothyroidism results when the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone. The most common form of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto thyroiditis.
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Hashimoto thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder. The immune system produces antibodies that attack cells of the thyroid gland.
Hypothyroidism may also be caused by:
- Congenital defects of the gland or how it works
- Iatrogenic—occurs as the result of surgery or radiation therapy for thyroid cancer treatment
- Iodine deficiency—rare in the US
- Pituitary deficiency
- Unknown reasons
Risk Factors
Hypothyroidism is more common in women, and in those aged 65 years and older. Other factors that may increase your chance of hypothyroidism include:
- Family history of hypothyroidism
- Autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, celiac disease, type 1 diabetes, or rheumatoid arthritis
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Certain health conditions, such as infiltrative disorders, cancer, or infections
- Surgery, radiation therapy, or radioablation in the neck region
- Certain medications, such as lithium, iodine, or interleukins
- Pituitary adenoma—benign tumor of the pituitary gland
You may not have symptoms of hypthyroidism. In those that have symptoms, hypothyroidism may cause:
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Coarse, brittle hair, and hair loss
- Facial puffiness
- Dry skin
- Swollen hands or feet
- Cold intolerance
- Weight gain
- Constipation
- Achy feeling all over
- Depression and irritability
- Memory loss
- Difficulty concentrating
- Blurred vision
- Menstrual abnormalities or infertility
Symptoms of severe or long-term hypothyroidism causes:
- Slow heart rate
- Depressed breathing
- Hypothermia—low body temperature
- Coma
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done.
Tests may include blood tests to check levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), and/or free T4. Other tests may be recommended to rule out health conditions that are similar to hypothyroidism.
Thyroid replacement therapy involves taking medications that replace the function of the thyroid gland. This therapy may also prevent cancer cell growth in people who had surgery or radiation treatment for thyroid cancer.
People with Hashimoto thyroiditis are monitored as long as they have normal thyroid function and remain symptom-free. Once function decreases or symptoms appear, treatment is started with thyroid replacement therapy.
There are no current guidelines to prevent hypothyroidism.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and United States Preventive Services Task Force recommend screening all newborns for congenital hypothyroidism. If you are at high risk for developing hypothyroidism, talk to your doctor about annual screening.


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Photo credit: Philip HarveyColor Me Blue
In some respects the owners of this San Francisco home, clients of interior designer Melissa Warner Rothblum, aren't your stereotypical newlyweds. After all, their first home together is a 4,000-square-foot manse in Pacific Heights. But in other ways, they fit the vision of young just-marrieds perfectly—as in, they were willing to have fun and take risks with their new pad. Although the architecture of the house is traditional, the couple wanted interiors that are polished without being stuffy. Their designer presented them with bold choices and strong colors, and they embraced the options to create a home that is stylishly surprising.


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It may surprise you to know that it is not illegal to drink and drive. It is illegal only to drive while impaired by drugs or alcohol, or to drive with blood alcohol content (BAC) that is over the legal limit. If you have been charged with drunk driving or other moving violation related to DUI, your attorney will need to know the difference and how to fight to get the best possible outcome for your charges. A conviction for DUI can have a lasting impact on your record. The Hemet DUI Attorneys at Dolan Law Offices offers the experience you need. We guarantee our efforts to fight for the best possible outcome for your DUI charges.
Contact us for a free consultation about starting an aggressive, effective defense right away. We provide legal advice and representation for residents of the Hemet region and surrounding communities.
A conviction for DUI has serious consequences!
DUI is a common, but serious, offense with increasingly severe consequences. Under the California Vehicle Code, you may be charged with DUI if the amount of alcohol or narcotics in your blood prevents you from operating a motor vehicle with the caution of an ordinary sober person. In California, the legal amount is typically .08 percent for adults, and .01 percent for minors. If you are an adult with a commercial driver's license, the legal limit is reduced to .04 percent, whether you are driving on the job or in your own car. Poor driving, physical symptoms, and performance on a field sobriety test performed at the scene of the traffic stop are all factors used to determine whether a person was "impaired" and under the influence. A breath or blood test at the police station is used to show .08% or greater blood alcohol content.
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Arkansas River Bridge Authority meets on the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 PM (when there is business to conduct).
Location of Meetings
All meetings will be conducted at JenksCity Hall, 211 North Elm, unless otherwise indicated in the official agenda meeting notice. To determine specific room locations, consult the official agenda meeting notice posted in the lobby of City Hall. Meeting notices and agendas also may be found on the City's website at jenks.com. All City Council meetings, related entities of the City, and the Municipal Court are scheduled in the City Council Chambers on the first floor of City Hall.


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You know who will be ready when that day comes? Emma Stone. She's been offered the part of Elizabeth Bennet in Pride & Prejudice & Zombies which makes perfect sense. This isn't your traditional Lizzie Bennet, so a willowy Brit isn't exactly necessary for the role. It was originally being developed for Natalie Portman, but after seeing her in Your Highness, I'm relieved she decided to jump off the project—though she remains a producer—and let someone who can actually deliver a funny line take it on. And Stone has the added benefit of already having "gone zombie" in Zombieland, so I don't worry about her ability to handle the ninja assassin stuff.
I really, really like Emma Stone. She's the total package, capable of being funny and serious, and a good enough actress that I believe she'll be able to handle the English accent and the period-costume look. And now that she's been offered Lizzie, who should be her Darcy? My pick is Benedict Cumberbatch. PPZ's Darcy has all the usual haughtiness we know and love, but also the added ability to slay zombie hordes and I think Cumberbatch (that NAME) can deliver on both fronts. The next most-important character is Lady Catherine de Burgh, Darcy's horrid aunt. The obvious pick is Maggie Smith, my less-obvious choice would be Imelda Staunton, but PPZ isn't your mom's Pride & Prejudice. For Lady Catherine, the greatest zombie-slayer in England, I'd go for Cate Blanchett. I mean, you can see it right? And just imagine…The Incomparable Cate and Emma Stone…
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GENEVA, 8 March 2012 - Researchers from the Africa Centre for Health and Population Studies have presented results which show
that in areas where antiretroviral therapy uptake is high (greater than 30%) people who do not have HIV are 38% less likely to acquire
the virus than in areas of low uptake (less than 10%).
"These findings are extremely important. UNAIDS encourages all countries and communities to achieve high coverage of
antiretroviral therapy, both for the benefit of people living with HIV and for the communities in which they live," said Paul De
Lay, Deputy Executive Director, Programme, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).
It is the first time the positive impact of antiretroviral therapy on HIV incidence has been demonstrated in a community
setting. The findings also confirm results from the recent HPTN052 study which showed that if an HIV-positive person adheres to an
effective antiretroviral therapy regimen, the risk of transmitting the virus to their uninfected sexual partner can be reduced by 96%.
The study used HIV surveillance data collected since 2003 in a rural area of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. In the study area,
20 000 people living with HIV had accessed antiretroviral therapy since 2004 through public-sector primary health care.
More than 16 500 HIV negative people living in the study area were followed from 2004 to 2011 though population-based HIV
surveillance. During the study period 1 413 people were newly infected with HIV--an incidence rate of 2.6%. In areas where more than 30%
of all people living with HIV were receiving antiretroviral therapy, the incidence rate was significantly lower compared to areas where
less than 10% of all people living with HIV were accessing treatment. Holding other risk factors constant, people were nearly 40% less
likely to acquire HIV in the 'high uptake' areas.
South Africa has expanded the eligibility criteria for initiation of antiretroviral therapy in recent years, whereby
people living with HIV with a CD4 cell count of less than 350 are eligible for antiretroviral therapy--in line with 2010 World
Health Organization recommendations.
"The results give clear evidence that HIV incidence is reduced as a result of high coverage of antiretroviral
therapy," said Frank Tanser from the Africa Centre for Health and Population Studies, University of KwaZulu-Natal,
South Africa. "It is the first time that we have been able to show such results in a population setting--an
important finding which will help guide the AIDS response."
Abstract: Effect of ART Coverage on Rate of New HIV Infections in a Hyper-endemic, Rural Population: South
Africa http://retroconference.org/2012/
UNAIDS Geneva
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