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Madeleine SternBorn: 1924
Death: 2013
Madeleine Stern, Associate Librarian Emerita, retired in 1986 as Assistant Director for Collection Development in Lockwood Memorial Library. A native of Budapest, Hungary, Stern began her association with the University in 1957 as an Instructor in French. Between 1963 and 1973 she held a variety of positions in the Cataloging and Acquisitions Departments of the University Libraries including Head of the Serials Division in the Cataloging Department and Assistant Head of the Acquisitions Department.
In 1972-1973 Stern served as Planner and Coordinator of the new Undergraduate Library. From 1974 until her retirement she directed collection development activities for Lockwood while also serving as Acting Head of Lockwood for the period 1975-78.
As the Acting Head of Lockwood she oversaw the relocation of the 1,000,000 volume Lockwood Memorial Library collection and library staff from the South Campus to the new Lockwood Library on the North Campus.
She was a member of the American Library Association (ALA), the State University of New York Library Association, and the Association of Libraries at UB. While at UB she served on many committees and task forces, both library and University-wide.
Upon the occasion of Stern's retirement her husband Robert Stern, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, established the Madeline Stern Fund for Lockwood Humanities Collection in her honor.
At that time the Associate Vice President for University Libraries praised Stern's "distinguished service [and] profound influence on the growth and quality of this institution and most especially on the development of the Lockwood Library collections [...] Her leadership, wise counsel, bibliographic expertise, and dignified presence have left a unique and enduring mark."
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OUR UBER DRIVER must be hard of hearing, because he plays his right-wing talk radio morning show LOUD. It's not your erudite, intellectual morning show. It's hosted by Morning Zoo-type personalities: braying, hyper-testicular fellows, as subtle as a Cuban tie.
To illustrate some local New York story about a Hassidic synagogue, they play a nerve-shattering recording of an air raid siren. They talk over each other, like men do when they're excited, and segue seamlessly into sponsor messages about homes for the aged, and medical recovery facilities for seniors. Then right back to the entertainment portion of the program: the two men, cross-talking in stereophonic sound, sharing revealing fragments of the public and personal between sound effect blasts and explosions of machine-gun laughter.
If you had just one minute to live, you'd want to hear this, because it would make your final earthly moments last longer. Okay, to be fair, I'd toss a coin to decide between this and root canal. My fellow passenger farts silently, which I consider a reasonable response. Soon. Soon I will get out of this car.
We learn that both show hosts live in Long Island. The super-aggressive one tells a story about taking his daughter to soccer practice and then taking his son to soccer practice while his wife borrows the car, but we never hear the denouement, because the dominant guy, who is even more aggressive, keeps interrupting.
The news continues. An unfinished story about taking the subway to eat at a famous pizza parlor in Brooklyn. Something about the Muslim call to prayer. It seems the secret service doesn't want to protect Hillary Clinton because she is such a nasty woman. The polls are looking up for Donald Trump.


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Girlfriends in God - Feb. 23, 2010
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February 23, 2010
Refining Love
Mary Southerland
Today's Truth
John 13:34 "Love one another as I have loved you."
Friend To Friend
Everywhere I go, I seem to be surrounded by red hearts, roses, pink ceramic dishes, boxes of chocolate and brightly decorated cards that sing mushy love songs and even let you record your very own words and thoughts of affection. February is the month of love but if we are honest, some people are harder to love than others. I call those people "sandpaper people" because they can be irritating, abrasive and tend to rub me the wrong way.
I can also be a sandpaper person. We all can. Our only hope is God's love at work in and through us. God calls us to love the unlovable and to reach out to those people we would rather avoid. God calls us to love each other just like He has loved us. In fact, God uses those difficult people to refine us and make us more like Him.
In the late 1800's, a group of women enrolled in a Bible study came across Malachi 3:3, "He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver." Since no one understood the verse, they commissioned one of their members to explore the process of refining silver and report back to them at their next study. The woman called a silversmith, making an appointment to watch him work and ask a few questions.
On the appointed day, she saw him hold a piece of silver over the fire, letting it heat up. He explained that in refining silver, a silversmith needed to hold the silver in the middle of the fire where the flames were hottest, so that all impurities would burn away. The woman thought about God holding us in such a hot spot; then she thought again about the verse, that he sits as a refiner and purifier of silver. She asked the silversmith if it was true that he had to sit in front of the fire the whole time the silver was being refined. The man answered that he not only had to sit there holding the silver, but had to keep his eyes on the silver the entire time it was in the fire. If the silver was left even a moment too long in the flames, it would be destroyed. The woman was silent for a moment. Then she asked, "How do you know when the silver is fully refined?" He smiled. "Oh, that's easy. The refining process is complete when I see my image in it."
Difficult relationships can sometimes make us feel like we are being dangled over a fire of unreasonable expectations, can't they? It seems easier to simply give up and walk away from all of the emotional stress of trying to make the relationship work. When we make the choice to love a sandpaper person, we are inviting God to work in us and through us to bring about change - to create His image in us so we can then see His image in others. Difficult relationships and combative interactions do not hold up well in an atmosphere of love, because it is through love that stubborn wills are compelled to yield. Under the influence of God's love in our lives, winning no longer seems important to us, as we recognize the value and worth of a soul.
Let's Pray
Father, I thank You for loving me even though I can be abrasive and difficult to love. I want to love like You love and be a vessel through which Your love can flow to others. Please help me to love others the way You love them and help me see those sandpaper people through Your eyes of mercy and grace. Refine me, Lord, and make me more like You. Conform me to Your image, Father.
In Jesus' name,
Now It's Your Turn
Ephesians 2:10 tells us that "we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Because we are the work of God, it is a spiritual discipline and step of obedience to see ourselves through God's eyes - as someone of worth and value. Sandpaper people often lack this perspective. Before we can love the difficult people in our lives, we must first love God and ourselves.
Read Psalm 8:3-5. Evaluate the way you see yourself by the standards in this passage. What difference could this verse make in the life of a sandpaper person?
Read Jeremiah 1:5. Look back over your life. Identify the "special work" for which God has set you apart. How has He prepared you for that work?
How has God changed your life? List the ways God has transformed your life. Praise Him for each one. List ways God could transform the life of your sandpaper person. Pray for each one.
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I find it fairly easy to get along with people who think like I think. Can you relate? Thankfully, God does not see it that way. That sandpaper person is not in your life by accident. God has a plan for both of you that will refine you and make you more like Him.
The Bible will help you deal with those difficult people God has given you to love. Need help? Enroll in my online Bible study, Light for the Journey, and join women from across the world as we study God's Word together.
If you need help dealing with the difficult relationships in life, you might want to pick up my book, Sandpaper People. It also comes in CD and MP3 format.
We can also connect through e-mail or on Facebook! Join the discussion on how to deal with the sandpaper people in your life. Let's talk!
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September 21, 2005
Statement on President Congratulating Sudan on Opening New National Assembly and Appointing the Government of National Unity's Cabinet Members
Today, the President congratulated the leaders and people of the Republic of Sudan on the opening of their new National Assembly on August 31 and the appointment of the Government of National Unity's cabinet members on September 20.
These are important milestones in the continuing implementation of the historic Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed at the beginning of this year. All Sudanese can be proud of this significant progress, because it demonstrates the parties' continued commitment to a common vision of a unified, democratic, prosperous, and peaceful Sudan.
The United States remains firmly committed to the cause of peace in all of Sudan. We call on Sudan's National Assembly and its newly appointed leaders to maintain the momentum toward peace throughout the country, recognizing it as an inclusive process that encompasses the south, the east, and Darfur. Sudan must take those steps necessary to stop all forms of violence in Darfur, support humanitarian and African Union operations, and achieve a political settlement for Darfur through the peace talks in Abuja. Only then can Sudan truly begin to realize its great human and economic potential and demonstrate to its people and the international community that it is genuinely committed to charting a new course.
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Europe 2018 - Germany
For some of us, the trip to Salzburg began at LAX Airport.
Patiently waiting for breakfast.
LAX to SFO to Munich. Gathering at the Munich Airport.
It's not easy to get this big a crowd together all in one place.
Listening to our tour guide, Jarrod.
Getting food and drink for the long bus ride ahead.
The country side is beautiful - lush green and relatively flat.
Everything appears to be neat and clean.
Even the cows seem happy with the situation - rain or no rain!
Small communities spring up over this vast countryside.
Another small farming community sprang up along our route. Neat and clean.
This image is of a "competitor" to the Neuschwanstein Castle that we will tour. It is beautiful on the outside, but we will not see the inside of this building on this tour.
The reflection in the bus windows caught my eye. I especially like how the mountain ridge "lined up" in the left hand bus window.
On the way to Neuschwanstein Castle.
Another view of the "gold castle."
Before touring the castle, we had a chance to get some images from this newly refurbished bridge.
Magnificent view from the bridge.
And, once I could get to the railing of the bridge, a fabulous view of Neuschwanstein Castle.
And beyond the castle a valley town.
Beautiful, lush, green countryside.
Dave and Penny. A fellow traveler was willing to take my camera so that I might be in at least one of the pictures!
Waterfalls below the bridge.
I took several shots of the castle as we made our way from the bridge.


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Microsoft's introduction of the Windows 8 SKUs left many of the details of the corporate-oriented Enterprise edition unknown. The company has started to fill in the blanks in a new blog post. Windows 8 Enterprise will include a number of features not found in Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, the ARM-oriented Windows RT, or the emerging markets edition. On top of these software features, the Software Assurance license scheme is being changed to offer customers some new capabilities.
The exclusive software features include the ability to create Windows To Go portable USB installations, DirectAccess VPN-less remote access to corporate networks, BrancheCache cached access to remote fileservers, AppLocker software restrictions, enhanced 3D, USB, and touch performance in VDI deployments, and the ability to side-load Metro-style applications.
To make full use of these features, Software Assurance usage rights are changing too. Any employee with a company PC with a Software Assurance license will also have a corresponding Windows To Go license, so that they can boot a secure, corporate-controlled environment on their home PCs. This can be extended further with Companion Device licenses (for extra cost), allowing employees to access corporate environments through either Windows To Go or VDI on up to four personally-owned systems.
There will be a license change relating to the Windows RT operating system used on ARM machines: when used as a companion to a Software Assurance-licensed machine, the ARM device can be used to access a VDI image with no additional license required.


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Jobs, education, security top list for Africans, ONE poll shows
WASHINGTON - Reuters
People wait in front of Uganda People's Defense Force hospital in Obo. AFP PhotoAfricans see jobs, education and security as their biggest areas of concern, according to a poll on Aug. 4 conducted by ONE, the anti-poverty campaign co-founded by rockers Bono and Bob Geldof.
The poll comes on the eve of an Aug. 4-6 African summit of nearly 50 African leaders hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington where deals worth billions of dollars are expected to be announced.
The poll offers a snapshot of priorities for Africans and their attitudes towards the United States from nine countries as small as Benin and Rwanda to larger and more populous nations including Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Tanzania, and Tunisia.
While most of the 4,500 respondents believe that the United States has had some impact on their country and community, they think the world's richest nation has been slow coming to the party of an economically rising Africa.
The poll was conducted over a five-day period at the end of July surveying 500 people in each country, with the average age of respondent about 26. The margin of error is plus or minus 5.
As Washington prepares to showcase its interest in Africa at the summit, most respondents believe the United States has had "some impact" on their country and community although were not sure how supportive Obama had been.
Most respondents surveyed said the United States had "some impact" on their country and community. In Rwanda, however, 62 percent of respondents said the United States had a "big impact" on their country, as did 31 percent in Tanzania, and 37 percent in Uganda.
When it came to Obama's support, 55 percent of respondents in Benin were not sure, as were 38 percent in Ghana, 41 percent in Rwanda, 47 percent in South Africa and 48 percent in Tunisia.
A large chunk of respondents, some 42 percent, in Nigeria believed Obama had been "very" supportive and 49 percent in Tunisia thought he had been somewhat supportive.
The poll measured attitudes towards governments and found that a vast majority believe their government had best addressed security issues, followed by education and corruption.
In Kenya, Nigeria and Tunisia, security was the biggest priority. In Rwanda it was trade and jobs followed closely by education, security and health. To respondents in South Africa, education and jobs were key areas of concern.
In Benin, 36 percent of the people surveyed thought their government had best addressed agricultural and corruption issues. Some 43 percent of respondents in Kenya, 28 percent in Tanzania, 34 percent in Nigeria, and 81 percent in Rwanda listed security as the area where their government had done a good job.
All respondents felt their governments needed to invest a lot more in agriculture. In Tanzania, however, an overwhelming 56 percent thought their government should invest a bit more.


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Here's the cutest key chain I have ever seen. I am so tempted to buy a gross of these!
The headlight lights up with an led bulb when you push the tail! Just $6 at GamaGo. You don't have to join their site to order.
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Bamford Pine Island Park, Davie, FL
Thursday, February 14, 2019 6:30pm-8:30pm
$119 advance registrations ($130 for walkups)
We have invited back THE BEST FACEOFF TRAINER in the country to return to south Florida to train our players. Matt Schomburg last clinic was exceptional. Here is your chance to learn from the BEST. DO NOT MISS THIS! Players will be segregated into groups by experience so all levels are welcome.
Since 2005 Matt Schomburg and the Fogolax team have been teaching the proper method of facing-off to some of the world's best players. The Fogolax Academy has taught dozens of All-Americans in D1, D2 and D3 the techniques required to "control the game."
The Fogolax Academy teaches the critical skills for proper positioning, grip, wing -play, stance, ball control, strategy, shooting and even how to properly string your stick.
Coach Schomburg is a four time member of the Australian World team. His college career took him to Adelphi University where he was a two time All American and led the Panthers to a National Championship in 1995. He finished his college career with a 67% face off win percentage which still sits atop the record books at Adelphi.
Every coach will tell you the value of a great faceoff guy. Teams with dominant faceoff players win championships. Here is your chance to get better at a critical part of the game.
More info on the Academy can be found here: www.fogolax.net
Here is input from others:
Jamie Munro - 3d Lacrosse
"We brought Matt out to Denver for a day last summer and the improvement in our face off capabilities was incredible. Each and every face off guy had unprecedented success. We won the US Lacrosse u15 National Championship in part because of a 14-18 day at the "X" and our players have been recruited to top schools
Jon Reese - National Hall of Fame, Yale 1990, NCAA most goals in a season (82)
"I've been involved with lacrosse for over 35 years at every level as a player and a coach. We all are very aware of how important ball possession is and the role of the face-off man. I've witnessed first hand Matt Schomburg take novice players and make them very good, as well as take really good face-off players and make them great! All-Americans!! He asks just one thing from the boys...Commitment. These players are winning games for their teams and getting into colleges because of what they learn to do. Get to Schommy!!!"
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Johanna of Green Gourmet Giraffe is first in with the cutest story of her little one's first pasta. I don't want to spoil it, but I'm still smiling and it's hours since I've read it.
Dharm of Dad, Chef & Baker brings a little religion to the mix...well frankly anything with Prawns is a religious experience for me. Thanks for the Pasta, Prawns & Holy Trinity.
Graziana of Erbe in Cucina is back with a very interesting dish - Bitter Orange & Smoked Salmon Pasta. Too bad I'll never find bitter oranges here...way too cold to grow. I bet it will still taste amazing with regular oranges.
Joanne of Eats Well With Others shares another great story (they always are) with an equally terrific pasta (they always are too) - Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce.
Tigerfish of Teczcape taught me something new this week...obviously loofah is more than just used to exfoliate! Check out her gorgeous Seaweed, Tomato & Loofah Soup - healthy and delicious. Now I have to find the kind of loofah that doesn't hang on the back of my bathroom door.
Judith of Think on It, sent in an earlier pasta dish because she's dieting and got to a dress size break through. So Congratulations Judith! And thanks for thinking of us with you Pasta with Olives & Artichokes. You can live vicariously through the rest of us.
RedKathy of Are You Hungry? is a first time PPNer - welcome! I do hope your Mac 'n Cheese Paella with Shrimp & Scallop is your first of many. It looks delicious. I love Mac 'n Cheese and I love paella, I just never thought to combine them. Thanks for the great idea.
Pam of Sidewalk Shoes is back with my personal favorite comfort food...Beefy Tomato Sauce with Sausages & Fennel. I'm drooling just thinking about it, because it's the perfect winter fare at this house.
KC of Kits Chow is cooking up Vietnamese delicacies this month and shares a gorgeous Bun thit heo nuong - Grilled Meat with Rice Vermicelli with us. It looks awesome. There is nothing like a Vietnamese soup to cheer me up when it's cold and grey outside.
Nate of The House of Annie , all the way from Borneo, showed us that Homemade Dumpling Skins is not as hard as you think. We all have to give it a try. And did I mention it looks like a fun afternoon project with someone else. I know my daughter and I would have a great time doing.
This week, I'm on a Mac 'n Cheese obsession.
And I've added a little spice to the Presto Pasta Night site - I'll be adding weekly pasta finds from my favorite foodie magazines. To start the ball rolling, Fine Cooking Magazine and even more Mac 'n Cheese choices. I mean -seriously, just check out the cover with the Pulled Pork Mac 'n Cheese with Caramelized Onions and Four Cheeses.
Next week Susan, the Well Seasoned Cook is hosting for the first time - welcome, welcome, welcome. It's a special Presto Pasta Night in another way as well. We've hit another major number – 150 – wow! Please send lots of pastas her way to help us celebrate. Just send an email to thewellseasonedcook AT yahoo DOT com and a cc to me ruth (at) 4everykitchen (dot) com.
I'm still looking for someone to host February 26nd and all of March, so if you're interested, drop me a line. It's lots of fun and a great way to meet wonderful bloggers.


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There are two legitimately fascinating stories hiding in ESPN's "Hot Read" on the redemption of Riley Cooper, and neither of them are told. One is buried and glossed over, the other ignored altogether, in favor of a trite and vaguely insulting tale of overcoming self-inflicted adversity.
First, the bad, because when that's all stripped away, we can get to how the Riley Cooper saga offers a truly excellent big picture. We've been down this road before, but I think we need to come up with a definition of what adversity actually is. Cooper did not lose a close family member. He did not suffer a debilitating injury. He did not get caught up in the wrong crowd. He was not the victim of a crime. He was not a victim. He was drunk at a concert, and a security guard wouldn't let him backstage, so he threatened to "fight every nigger here," and it was filmed, and the video ended up online. Only that very last is Cooper's cross to bear—the fact that the world saw.
You do not get brownie points for climbing out of a hole you dug. You don't get consideration for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award for publicly being a shithead, then not being a shithead in public for a while. And you definitely don't get graded on a curve for being a white receiver, because of which, says Jason Avant, "Riley experiences more racism than anybody." (Really? More than the security guard on an hourly wage who got called a "nigger" by the millionaire white athlete?)
If we can agree on this one postulate—that Riley Cooper doesn't deserve plaudits for not being beaten up by his teammates—then we can move on to the stuff in Elizabeth Merrill's story that actually sheds light on 21st century sports.
The first is that there is actually a playbook for a team dealing with one of its players causing controversy. The Eagles' front office, upon learning of the Cooper video (and presumably swearing loudly for a few minutes), were candid about their dilemma: They were desperate for receivers, and needed to figure out a way to live with Cooper. So they activated their contingency plan for minimizing damage. They reached out to Philadelphia's black leaders, including the mayor and district attorney, to ask how Cooper might make things right. They brought in Harry Edwards, who appears to be sort of the Winston Wolfe of the sports world, the man you call when you need a problem to go away.
Edwards is the most fascinating character in this whole mess. A former Black Panther who helped organize the Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympics, he's a professor of sports sociology at Berkeley, and works with the 49ers. He was already known to Chip Kelly—the then-Oregon coach brought him in when LeGarrette Blount punched out an opponent after a game.
What exactly Edwards does as a fixer isn't gone into in detail—I'd love to know more!—but it was at his insistence that the Eagles did not suspend Cooper. It was also Edwards's idea that Cooper head home to Florida, and this was probably the single smartest thing Cooper and the Eagles could have done. The news cycle will consume itself when the fuel runs out. Without quotes, without photos, and without any news on Cooper, the firestorm dwindled to manageable levels. (See the Jonathan Martin/Richie Incognito disaster, which hasn't garnered a thinkpiece in a month.)
So Cooper came back, and he played football, and then, about a month into the season, he started playing good football. And fans cheered! And teammates said all was cool. And that, according to Merrill, is Riley Cooper's redemption, even if the locker room quietude was just a symptom of on-field success. This is really the Eagles' redemption, and Nick Foles is its agent.
Therein lies our ultimate lesson: Fans and teammates are remarkably good at separating a player's personality from his profession, maybe even moreso than media members. This isn't just a sports thing; R. Kelly's album release has been hit with a blowback over his legal history, but beyond some minor cognitive dissonance, it's entirely possible to enjoy the music of someone who's morally repugnant. Likewise, if Riley Cooper can do his job well, his teammates can live with having him around, and his team's fans can set aside misgivings about rooting for a guy who got drunk and said something racist.
This was nailed at the very end of the article, by—who else—Harry Edwards.
"Chemistry is not about liking each other," Edwards said. "Chemistry is about respecting each other, trusting each other and knowing that you can depend on each other to get their jobs done..."
That's really all there is to it. The biggest flaw in Merrill's story is the implication that Cooper needed redemption: His value lies entirely in his skills, and as a successful receiver on a playoff-bound team, his value is unqualified.


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Connection for which the rights of a user or group of users must be known. This connection corresponds to: the name of the connection defined in the data model editor or with HDescribeConnection or HOpenConnection.the name of a variable of type Connection.
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Rubio: Crist 'running out of parties'
Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist is "running out of parties" to support, but if the onetime GOP leader wants to speak at the Democratic National Convention, "that's fine," Sen. Marco Rubio said Monday night.
"As any American does, he has his right to change parties and do anything he wants to do," the Florida senator said on CNN. "He's running out of parties to run under. But look, I think at the end of the day he has any choice that he wants to make, that's fine. We'll be interested to see what he says at the convention."
Rubio's remarks came hours after Crist, who has endorsed Obama, was announced as a speaker at next week's Democratic convention in Charlotte.
( PHOTOS: Speakers at the conventions)
Rubio will introduce presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney on Thursday.
"I'm very confident about the man I'm introducing," he said. "I'm very confident about what he's going to do for our country. I'm very honored to be able to do it in my home state in front of so many friends."


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15 Must-Haves For Dogs Who Haaaaaaaaaaaaate Summer Weather
Summer is here which means fun, sun, and adventuring with your dog. Although both hounds and humans love warm weather and sunshine, it is extremely important to stay protected from those powerful summer rays. We've put together a list of products that will help keep your pooch hydrated, cool, and safe so that they can enjoy the months filled with sunshine and warmth to the fullest.
Before diving into our product guide here are some crucial tips to keep in mind for your dogs when the temperatures are high and sun is shining bright.
Don't leave your dog in an unattended vehicle. On a 75-degree day, the temperature inside a parked car can climb up to 115 degrees within an hour. Even with the windows down, a dog can easily overheat if left in these conditions. If you need to run errands, just leave your pup at home. It'll save you the trouble of worrying about your dog while you're out.
Avoid hot surfaces like asphalt
The sole's of your pups paws can be very sensitive. If the asphalt's too hot for you to walk on, chances are it's too hot for your pup too. Map out other areas to walk your pup such as grassy parks, dog-friendly beaches, or woodsy trails. If your dog is particularly sensitive, cover his paws with pet booties so he can stroll comfortably. We have some great options to protect your pups paws in our product guide!
Make sure to supply lots of fresh, clean water. Hydration is one of the most important keys to keeping your dog safe on hot days. Bring a supply of fresh water for your dog when you go out. Always bring a portable bowl and water bottle for your pup when you're out adventuring in the sun.
If it's > 85 degrees, leave your dog at home
Sitting at the beach and baking in the sun is something humans enjoy, but it can leave pooches severely dehydrated. Even if you feel like the heat is bearable, remember, when dogs are exposed to moderately high temperatures over an extended period of time, their bodies might be unable to cool down.
Limit exercise
Dogs don't always know their own limits. If you can tell your dog is breathing more rapidly or having some trouble keeping up his normal pace, slow things down and allow him to cool off. Outdoor activities are great but, instead of playing in the blazing afternoon sun, try tossing a ball around after the sun has gone done and the air is cooler.
Despite their furry coats, dogs can still be exposed to and damaged by UV rays. Coating their fur and skin in doggy UV protectant sunblock will help prevent burns and keep them healthy.
Even if your dog enjoys to bask in the sun it is important for Fido to have a shaded area to retire to. Invest in a proper outdoor shelter for your pooch whether it's a pup-up tent, an awning, or a big tree – make sure your dog is able to get out of the direct sunlight.
Below you will find 15 products that will greatly help keep your pup protected during the hottest months of the year.
1. Cool Wrapz Bandana, $10
This should be an essential accessory for your puppers on hot days . To activate it, run it under cold water and it will instantly stay cooler than the ambient air temperature outside. Wrap it around your dog's neck for instant relief on a scorching summer day.
2. Pawz Dog Boots, $14
Especially key for city dwelling hounds these disposable rubber dog boots will be a game changer for walks in the summer when the asphalt is unbearably hot. Your pooch will dare to go where bare feet fear to tread. The rubber is thick enough to offer serious paw protection, while still flexible enough to allow a full range of motion. Even if your hound hates boots, he'll dig these sock-like slip-ons.
3. Dog Life Vest, $30
Whether your taking Spot to cool down at your friend's pool, a dip in the lake, or playing in the waves at the ocean this doggie life vest will keep him safe. Made by the folks at BH Pet Gear with the American Kennel Club's stamp of approval, this water vest straps on securely and comfortably without interfering with your dog's movement.
4. Lavender Pawstick, $10
This protective balm stick for your dog's feet will keep your pups paws soothed, soft & protected from exposure to hot surfaces in the summer. Made by the folks at Opie & Dixie, the Pawstick puts their signature Healing Paw Balm in a super-convenient stick form. Certified USDA Organic, it's full of the good stuff: almond and olive oils, shea butter, aloe vera, beeswax, and more. Soon, you won't be the only one with a lip balm addiction!
5. Nomad Travel Bowls, $25
Don't ever leave home without these Nomad Travel Bowls from Dublin Dog! Easy to pack and carry, easier to set up, these lightweight bowls are perfect for keeping your pups hydrated away from home.
6. Cooling Mat, $40.00+
This self cooling mat will provide up to 3 hours of cool, refreshing comfort for your pooch from the sweltering sun. It's portable and durable so you can take it with you anywhere you go. Bring it with you on walks or to the beach for an instant cool down for your pup.
7. Lavender Paw Balm, $15
Another great paw product from Opie & Dixie this lavender paw balm will sooth your pup's pads if they've been over-exposed to hot asphalt or other harmful surfaces.
8. Travel Towel, $15
After romping around and cooling down at the lake or ocean your pup will be soggy, salty, and covered in sand. Clean after playtime with this microfiber travel towel for dogs. The super-absorbent fabric is great for drying off and the fibers whisk away whatever gunk your pup may have collected. Made by the fastidious folks at Messy Mutts, it's big enough for thorough cleaning, and it has two sewn-in pockets to get a better grip while towelling off. Once your pup is pristine, it also folds up into the included carrying pouch. Say goodbye to muddy car seats! 🙂
9. H2O To Go Bundle, $36
As mentioned keeping your dog hydrated on hot days is a top priority. This water bottle & bowl bundle should be #1 on your hot day pup pack. The strong body is covered in classic Bark & Co doodles by Dave Coverly, and thanks to the double-walled vacuum sealed construction, it keeps liquids hot or cold for 24 hours. The rollable, foldable water bowl is made from food-grade silicone for a light & strong container you can take (and fill) anywhere. With these two thirst-quenching treasures in your pack, you and your pup are ready to set off for a fun-filled summer adventure!
10. Canvas Pet Tote, $160
Give your dog a break and avoid heat exhaustion with this versatile tote bag from Love Thy Beast. Floored with a sturdy footpad and secured with a clip for harnesses and collars, this bag is designed with your mutt's comfort and safety in mind. When it's too hot to bear and your pup has just had enough this tote will provide comforting relief while in transit.
11. Charcoal Filter – 360 Fountain, $12
Keep your pup's water supply clean and potable with charcoal filters. Each replaceable cylindrical tube features a convenient pull-tab, granulated carbon for long-lasted filtration, and a duo-density polyester pad to capture debris. Science!
12. Floating Fetch Ball, $10
Cooling off will be so much more fun with this Waboba Fetch Ball! This bouncy bad boy skims surfaces and floats on waves for a grrrrreat game at the beach, lake or pond!
13. Petego Umbra Portable Pet Tent, $119
This portable pup up tent is perfect for adventures where you're unsure if there will be shade. Whether you're planning a day at the beach or your taking your pooch camping this tent will provide shade from the sun wherever you plan to adventure. It's easy to set up and break down and has durable mesh vents that are claw proof.
14. "Woof" Canvas Water Bottle, $21
Save space in your hiking bag and leave your bulky water bottle behind. This water bottle is covered in riveted heavy canvas, the rollable, foldable inner pouch holds about 26 US fluid ounces of water and is perfect for keeping you and your pup hydrated in the great outdoors.
15. Doggy Sunscreen, $14.95
Just like people, dogs need protection from the sun. Doggy Sunstick provides the fastest, most convenient way to protect your dog from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays whenever they're outdoors. The gentle, non-greasy stick formula was developed especially for dogs and compares to SPF 15 rated sunscreens for people. Simply rub on anytime your dog is out in the sun, especially on ears, nose, muzzle, pink skin areas and any other spots where skin is exposed to the sun.


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Helpless Mayor Bloomberg Can't Stop Himself From Getting Richer
Last month, in the New Yorker's attempt to summarize the legacy of grumpy moneybags mayor Michael Bloomberg, reporter Ken Auletta left one of the mayor's contradictions unresolved. Auletta wrote of Bloomberg's philanthropic efforts:
Bloomberg has pledged to give away most of his fortune before he dies. That effort is under way.
Yet the New Yorker piece listed Bloomberg's net worth as "estimated at twenty-seven billion dollars." Four years ago, in the magazine's previous profile of the mayor, Ben McGrath wrote:
Bloomberg entered City Hall with an estimated net worth of five billion dollars, and during his time there has more than tripled that amount.
Specifically, according to Forbes, he was worth $16 billion then. So in the course of his first two terms as mayor, Bloomberg gained $11 billion. As of this past spring, his third term had seen him gain another $11 billion.
It's a biographical oddity. For one thing, it means that Bloomberg L.P. has flourished wildly ever since its indispensable chief executive officially removed himself from the company's operations to become the indispensable chief executive of New York City. Getting rid of Michael Bloomberg as CEO would appear to be the most lucrative business decision Michael Bloomberg ever made.
And his would-be resignation from the plutocracy is backfiring just as richly. Yesterday, Forbes followed up its annual March "Billionaires" list with its annual September "Forbes 400" list. According to the new numbers, Bloomberg's estimated net worth now stands at $31 billion.
That is, in the past six months alone, the mayor made four-fifths as much money as he had made in his entire life and career as a businessman, before he went into public service.
The news of these latest Forbes numbers was carried in today's New York Times, as a kicker to a short and pointed piece about how Bloomberg had "snapped at several reporters" who tried to ask him questions about the end of his mayorality and his legacy as mayor (key words and phrases: "sniffed," "interrupted," "brusquely," "looked at her as though she were a lobotomy patient"). The Times writer, Kate Taylor, took the Forbes news to mean "not all is going badly for the mayor."
Relative to his stated aim of shedding his wealth, though, the numbers are disastrous. Michael Bloomberg is literally making money faster than he can give it away. No wonder the mayor is in a bad mood. On the other hand, it does clarify his legacy: Mayor Bloomberg's New York has been a wonderfully profitable place in which to be Mayor Bloomberg.
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Rossum has a new movie coming out called Dragonball. Live action manga. It premiered yesterday in Japan.
Rossum is far from the first star of the film. Not even the second. Maybe the third. But fourth would be most accurate. Heh. The way she's dressed and posing however, you'd think she was the f-cking Julia Roberts of the Dragon Ball franchise.
Fair's fair though and the dress - I love the dress. Unlike most of her virgin gowns, there's some sass to this number, especially how short it gets, and it does fit her beautifully.
But then comes the posing. And the blow kissing. And those doe eyes. And the sweetness, it begins to violate you. And suddenly there's an enormous stick of sugar, it's stuck in my ass and it won't come out.
F-cking Rossum.
Time for a new round of Would You Rather:
Would you rather:
Be locked in a room with no windows, listening to Rossum singing, for 24 hours straight and no breaks… or touch Billy Ray Cyrus's soul patch?
Go ahead. Go throw up. I'll wait here.
To ease your nausea, am throwing in some Chow Yun Fat.
Photos from Splashnewsonline.com
Ugh. It's Rossum
Rossum has a new movie coming out called Dragonball. Live action manga. It premiered yesterday in Japan.


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2012 Macau Grand Prix
- This topic has 50 replies, 19 voices, and was last updated 10 years, 10 months ago by Keith Collantine.
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- 11th October 2012, 16:09 at 4:09 pm #132158
The line-up for the 2012 Macau Grand Prix has been announced and there are lots of names to watch there including the likes of Da Costa, Nasr and Korjus making a return to F3 for the blue riband race.
Here's the full 30-strong line-up:
Antonio Felix da Costa
Felipe Nasr
Daniel Abt
Jack Harvey
Will Buller
Carlos Sainz Jnr
Prema Powerteam
Daniel Juncadella
Raffaele Marciello
Sven Muller
Hannes van Asseldonk
Felix Serrales
Alex Lynn
Harry Tincknell
Pipo Derani
Galaxy Double R Racing
Kevin Korjus
Jimmy Eriksson
Alexander Sims
Mucke Motorsport
Pascal Wehrlein
Felix Rosenqvist
Mitchell Gilbert
Van Amersfoort Racing
Lucas Auer
Dennis van der Laar
Jazeman Jaafar
Yuichi Nakayama
Ryo Hirakawa
B-Max Engineering
Hideki Yamauchi
Jo Zeller Racing
Andrea Roda
Angola Racing Team
Luis Sa Silva
URD Rennsport
Lucas Wolf
Euro International
Tom Blomqvist
Who's your tip for victory?11th October 2012, 16:17 at 4:17 pm #211411JourneyerParticipant
Why is Nasr coming back? He's done a decent job in GP2 this year – I don't think a Macau win helps him much. A loss wouldn't look so good on his CV.
A shame Juncadella is still in F3 after winning last year. I thought he would've managed to find a way up after that. Could he do the double just like Mortara did in 2010/2011?
Am guessing the winner will be driving a Carlin. Will go for da Costa.11th October 2012, 16:52 at 4:52 pm #211412the_sigmanParticipant
What a strong line-up Carlin has!11th October 2012, 21:15 at 9:15 pm #211413RatboyKeymaster
Jo Zeller Racing
Andrea Roda
I thought Andrea Moda was making a random return then!12th October 2012, 6:06 at 6:06 am #211414JPQuesadoParticipant
I hope Felix da Costa wins it this year. He was rather unlucky last year with that gearbox failure right at the start.12th October 2012, 6:07 at 6:07 am #211415Adam TateParticipant
Is the Macau race live streamed online anywhere? I'd love to watch it if possible. It's a great event that doesn't get enough exposure or coverage, at least here in the U.S.
Even Macau itself doesn't get enough exposure, few people know that it was both the first, and last European colony in Asia. A fascinating place.12th October 2012, 8:51 at 8:51 am #211416Prisoner MonkeysParticipant
Wow – do Costa, Nasr, Juncadella, Marciello, Serralles, Korjus and Jaafar in one race?
I'd be happy if any of them won it.17th October 2012, 7:36 at 7:36 am #211417
Nice teaser video for this year's race:17th October 2012, 7:38 at 7:38 am #211418
Also, Da Costa and Korjus are supposed to be doing an F3 race at Snetterton before then as a warm-up.17th October 2012, 16:24 at 4:24 pm #211419necrodethmortemParticipant
A fascinating place
If brothels and casinos are your thing, absolutely.14th November 2012, 9:40 at 9:40 am #211420
Great livery on Da Costa' car:
Macau F3 with Carlin Volkswagen! We are set for a good weekend! Thanks #VW #redbull carlinracing http://t.co/ot3lyctI
— Ant Felix da Costa (@afelixdacosta) November 14, 201214th November 2012, 9:56 at 9:56 am #211421
Abt's got a cool one too:
What do you think of Daniel Abt's car?! Look at that livery! #MacauF3 pic.twitter.com/ytDTAHz0
— Carlin (@CarlinRacing) November 14, 201214th November 2012, 13:04 at 1:04 pm #211422JPQuesadoParticipant
Love Da Costa's and Abt's liveries. Hoping Da Costa has better luck than last year.14th November 2012, 16:42 at 4:42 pm #211423robk23Participant
Is there going to be any TV coverage for the race?14th November 2012, 16:51 at 4:51 pm #211424EnigmaParticipant
Can't wait! It's a great race with lots of potential for drama and intensity. And a really challenging circuit.
And hasn't it been after the F1 season had ended in recent years?
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Averaged genome-wide, the individual proportion of European ancestry was 0.192 ± 0.098, 0.193 ± 0.098, and 0.264 ± 0.106 among normotensive subjects and 0.196 ± 0.119, 0.196 ± 0.119, and 0.268 ± 0.109 among hypertensive subjects, for the panels based on δ, FST, and 21k random markers, respectively.
Obviously admixture between Europeans and Sub-Saharan Africans did not occur instantaneously, but these numbers provide a good time frame of about 2-3 centuries ago (if we also take into account that African Americans studied here where not born yesterday). This seems like a reasonable midpoint between the present and the initiation of the Atlantic slave trade.The number of generations since the original admixture event based on our sample of African Americans was estimated at 7.44 ± 3.35 and 7.33 ± 3.01 generations for the panels based on δ and FST, respectively.
BMC Genomics doi:10.1186/1471-2164-11-417
Development of admixture mapping panels for African Americans from commercial high-density SNP arrays
Guanjie Chen et al.
Abstract (provisional)
Admixture mapping is a powerful approach for identifying genetic variants involved in human disease that exploits the unique genomic structure in recently admixed populations. To use existing published panels of ancestry-informative markers (AIMs) for admixture mapping, markers have to be genotyped de novo for each admixed study sample and samples representing the ancestral parental populations. The increased availability of dense marker data on commercial chips has made it feasible to develop panels wherein the markers need not be predetermined.
We developed two panels of AIMs (~2,000 markers each) based on the Affymetrix Genome-Wide Human SNP Array 6.0 for admixture mapping with African American samples. These two AIM panels had good map power that was higher than that of a denser panel of ~20,000 random markers as well as other published panels of AIMs. As a test case, we applied the panels in an admixture mapping study of hypertension in African Americans in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Developing marker panels for admixture mapping from existing genome-wide genotype data offers two major advantages: (1) no de novo genotyping needs to be done, thereby saving costs, and (2) markers can be filtered for various quality measures and replacement markers (to minimize gaps) can be selected at no additional cost. Panels of carefully selected AIMs have two major advantages over panels of random markers: (1) the map power from sparser panels of AIMs is higher than that of ~10-fold denser panels of random markers, and (2) clusters can be labeled based on information from the parental populations. With current technology, chip-based genome-wide genotyping is less expensive than genotyping ~20,000 random markers. The major advantage of using random markers is the absence of ascertainment effects resulting from the process of selecting markers. The ability to develop marker panels informative for ancestry from SNP chip genotype data provides a fresh opportunity to conduct admixture mapping for disease genes in admixed populations when genome-wide association data exist or are planned.


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Of the thousands of killings that took place in New York in the 1960s, none drew more attention that the murder of Kitty Genovese.
On March 13, 1964, the 28-year-old woman was attacked on her way home to a respectable, middle-class neighborhood in Queens. While walking up to her apartment building, Winston Moseley, a total stranger to her, stabbed her in the back.
Genovese screamed, "Oh, my God, he stabbed me! Please help me, please help me!" Lights went on in a window above and a man leaned from his window to shout, "Hey, get out of there. What are you doing?" and Moseley fled.
Genovese staggered to her nearby apartment building. Once inside, she collapsed in the hallway, just 50 feet from her door. She was still calling out for help when Mosley returned to resume his attack.
What set this murder apart from the thousands of other homicides was the chilling loneliness of her death. None of Genovese's neighbors came to her aid. No one even phoned the police until a half hour from her first cry for help. As the Post later reported, "In what has become a celebrated example of good reporting, The New York Times discovered and disclosed that 38 otherwise respectable and law-abiding citizens either saw or heard a part of the Kitty Genovese murder in progress, yet only one bothered to call police for help, and that wasn't until the killer had fled" ("Who Didn't Kill Barbara Kralik," January 16, 1965).
The story prompted a wave of self-examination across the country. Americans wondered how their countrymen could stand by and watch a woman being brutally murdered, screaming for help that over three dozen people refused to give.
Such callous indifference seemed unbelievable, but it was consistent with the rising violence Americans were seeing. In the past year, they had read of the murders of both President Kennedy and his assassin, as well as the beatings and killings of civil rights activists. Genovese's brutal murder and abandonment seemed consistent with this dangerous new age.
Her murder prompted editorials across the country and around the world. Journalists denounced the increasing depersonalization of America.
Psychologists came up with explanatory theories, like the "Bystander Effect" (the theory that the greater the number of people witnessing an emergency, the less likely any one person is to act) and the "Kitty Genovese Syndrome"(the tendency of people in big cities to avoid social commitment.) The oft-repeated remark of one witness–"I didn't want to get involved"–became emblematic of the times.
In 2004, a lawyer and resident of Genovese's old neighborhood began to question the Times' version of the murder. Joseph De May, Jr. thought the story was exaggerated. After studying the investigators' reports and the crime scene, he concluded that 38 people simply could not have watched "a killer stalk and stab a woman in three separate attacks," as the Times claimed.
We might feel more comfortable questioning the story today since the incident seems so out of character in America. In the half century following Genovese's murder, we haven't seen a trend of bystanders coldly watching somebody being attacked. On the contrary, Americans appear ready to help in emergencies ranging from traffic accidents to the Twin Towers on 9/11. Moreover, the annual murder rate in New York City has dropped significantly in 50 years, from 646 to 333. So, perhaps, the murder was not an example of New Yorkers' growing indifference and fear as the 1964 Times article made it appear.
Genovese's murder was exceptional in many regards, particularly its connection with another murder in Queens.
In July of the previous year, the parents of 15-year-old Barbara Kralik had found her, alone in her bedroom, stabbed repeatedly and close to death. Before dying at the hospital, Barbara gave a vague description of her attacker, which seemed to resemble Alvin Mitchell, a troubled teenager who had had known and often visited the girl.
Police interrogated Mitchell for 50 hours, until he confessed to killing Kralik. He then repeated the confession on camera.
"Alvin recanted the confession the next day," the Post reported, "but the damage to his defense was already done. He insisted to his parents, his lawyers, and an examining psychiatrist that he was slapped, hit over the head with a phone book, threatened and frightened into making the admissions, but the protests were considerably weakened by the fact that he repeated the confession in front of a television camera….His defense would be that the confession was coerced. It was all the defense he had—until Winton Moseley confessed that he had killed Barbara Kralik."
Moseley had been arrested when he was caught in the act of stealing a television. While detectives questioned him about the burglary, they noticed his resemblance to the neighbors' description of Genovese's attacker. One of the detectives abruptly asked him "Why did you kill Catherine Genovese?" Moseley replied, "I don't know. I just had an urge to kill someone."
He began to tell the detectives about the murder. After this confession, he admitted to a second killing. One of the detectives then said, "I suppose you're going to tell us you killed Barbara Kralik too."
"Yes, I killed her," Winston Moseley said. "I stabbed her…six times…with a steak knife."
Despite Moseley's confession, and his obvious guilt in the Genovese stabbing, detectives didn't believe his story. It had too many errors and inconsistencies. But Mitchell's confession was also flawed. Both confessions seemed to carry weight, but neither fit exactly.
In the end, investigators in the Kralik case kept Mitchell as their prime suspect. And so, a week after Moseley went on trial for killing Genovese, Mitchell was tried for murdering Kralik.
In the Moseley trial, according to the Post, "There was never much doubt as to the…outcome. The jury found him guilty and then recommended the death penalty…a half-dozen women spectators suddenly began to applaud. Judge Shapiro angrily pounded for order and then, peering over his half glasses, delivered his own invective. "I don't believe in capital punishment," he told the jury solemnly, "but I feel this may be improper when I see this monster. I wouldn't hesitate to pull the switch on him myself." Moseley was sentenced to 20 years to life. (In November 2013, he was denied parole for the 16th time.)
Alvin Mitchell's trial ended with a deadlocked jury. He was retried and found guilty, not of murder but of manslaughter.
A psychologist studying the cases noted that the Genovese and Kralik cases were highly unusual. They didn't follow the expected pattern of homicide prosecutions. All the key players in the case, he said–the investigators, judge, court spectators, and defendants–"just didn't act the way they are supposed to behave."
50 years later, questions still remain regarding the accuracy of the New York Times story. Several investigations of the murder have concluded that it was a slow-to-respond police department that failed Ms. Genovese that night. Other reports say that many neighbors did in fact contact police after hearing the first attack, and later even tried to comfort Kitty as she lay dying.
While the actions–or lack thereof–of Genovese's neighbors may still be in question, the narrative of an apathetic America took root. Neighborhood watch programs formed, an emergency telephone line (9-1-1) was established, and Good Samaritan laws were passed all at least in part as a result of the legend of Kitty's unthinkable murder.
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FBI probes Menendez allegations
FBI agents are investigating allegations that Sen. Bob Menendez had sex with prostitutes while staying in the Dominican Republic home of a close friend and big donor, Florida eye surgeon Dr. Salomon Melgen, according to a new report.
The Washington Post reported Friday night that a team of FBI agents has traveled to the Dominican Republic in recent weeks to investigate the prostitution claims, which Menendez has vehemently denied. Federal agents in Florida are also interviewing potential witnesses and gathering evidence in the case.
No evidence was found to back up the prostitution allegations involving Menendez, the Washington Post said.
But this latest development is still potentially troubling for Menendez. The New Jersey Democrat is already under investigation by the Senate Ethics Committee over his interactions with Melgen, including several unreported flights on Melgen's private plane to the Dominican Republic. Menendez recently shelled out $58,500 from his own pocket to cover the cost of two of those flights.
Menendez aides and allies have been privately asserting that Melgen, not Menendez, is the subject of scrutiny by the Justice Department. Yet it is clear now that Menendez himself is being looked at by criminal investigators.
Menendez has also intervened on Melgen's behalf in a Medicare fraud case involving the doctor, as well as contacting senior officials in the State, Commerce and Homeland Security departments related to a port-security contract in the Dominican Republic for a Melgen-owned company. Menendez has denied any improper or unethical actions in advocating for Melgen with U.S. government officials.
Melgen's office in West Palm Beach was recently raided by FBI agents and investigators from the Health and Human Service Department's Office of Inspector General as part of the Medicare fraud investigation.
If Menendez becomes caught up in a criminal probe, it could potentially delay the Senate ethics investigation. The congressional ethics panels traditionally defer to state or federal law enforcement when a member of Congress is the focus of a criminal investigation.
Previously, an FBI agent in Miami had attempted to contact an anonymous source who had offered information on the prostitution claims about Menendez to the media and government watchdog groups, including damaging allegations that Menendez had sex with underage prostitutes. Those e-mails were later posted on the Internet.
The anonymous contact has declined to identify himself in exchanges with POLITICO and other organizations looking into the allegations against Menendez going back to last year.
The Daily Caller first reported the prostitution allegations involving Menendez and Melgen on Nov. 1, just days before he faced reelection, although other news organizations and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington had been probing them for months without publishing any reports.
A Menendez aide insisted the senator is not concerned about the FBI investigation because he has done nothing wrong.
"As we have said all along, Senator Menendez welcomes any review because his actions have been appropriate and we believe the facts will confirm that," the aide said.
Menendez, who recently became chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is currently leading a congressional to Afghanistan and Pakistan.


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Indonesian legend Taufik Hidayat won his first-round match for the first time in four Superseries at the Maybank Malaysia Open today.
Afterwards though, he conceded a walkover to his second-round opponent Daren Liew (Malaysia). Now ranked a modest No. 17, the former World and Olympic champion struggled most of last year and fell in the first round of each of his last three Superseries outings. However, Hidayat (BWF home page) notched up victory at Putra Stadium, beating third seed Nguyen Tien Minh of Vietnam in Men's Singles, 10-21 21-7 21-9, and would have been disappointed not to continue further into the week.
The biggest upset in Men's Singles was that of seventh seed Wang Zhengming (China), who was ambushed by qualifier Suppanyu Avihingsanon. The 21-16 21-16 victory gave the Thai a second-round appointment with birthday boy, Hans-Kristian Vittinghus of Denmark (top right). The latter celebrated reaching 27 years old with an efficient 21-9 21-14 win over Sri Lanka's Niluka Karunaratne.
Another veteran on the verge of retirement, Tine Baun, won her Women's Singles match with some difficulty. The third-seeded Dane, in her penultimate tournament, was pushed all the way by the promising PV Sindhu (India), but Baun's greater experience pulled her out of trouble. From 14-all in the third game, she won the next three points and did not allow Sindhu to catch up. She faces qualifier Yu Sun (China) next.
There were no major upsets in Women's Singles. The only seed to exit was eighth seed Eriko Hirose (Japan) who went out in straight games (21-14 21-14) to Lindaweni Fanetri (Indonesia). The other seven seeds progressed into the second round. Top seed Saina Nehwal spent just 28 minutes on court, dismissing Gu Juan (Singapore) 21-12 21-15.
Fresh from winning her home tournament, Korea Open champion Sung Ji Hyun battled through against Malaysia's Lydia Cheah (21-19 21-18) and now faces compatriot Bae Yeon Ju. All three qualifiers from China – Yu Sun, Yao Xue and Xuan Deng – advanced to tomorrow's action.
• Third-seeded Korean pair in Men's Doubles, Kim Ki Jung/Kim Sa Rang, were shown the door by China's Chai Biao/Liu Xiaolong. The 21-18 21-19 victory sets up an all-China second-round clash between the winners and Qiu Zihan/Zhang Nan.
• Scottish pair Robert Blair/Jillie Cooper (left) pulled off a thrilling three-game win over sixth seeds Shin Baek Choel/Eom Hye Won (Korea) 22-20 12-21 21-17 in the Mixed Doubles first round.
• Women's Doubles favourites Ma Jin/Tang Jinhua (China) were stretched in their opening encounter against Lee So Hee/Shin Seung Chan (Korea; bottom right). However, the Chinese eased through in the third game (19-21 21-17 21-13) and will next play India's Ashwini Ponnappa/Pradnya Gadre.
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Israel, Palestinians to declare ceasefire
SHARM EL-SHEIK, Egypt - Israeli and Palestinian leaders said they will declare a formal end to more than four years of fighting during a summit Tuesday in this Egyptian resort — a breakthrough in Mideast peacemaking that comes after both sides also accepted invitations to meet separately with US President Bush at the White House.
The cease-fire deal, finalized during last-minute preparations Monday on the eve of the summit, was the clearest indication yet of momentum following Yasser Arafat's death, the election of a new Palestinian leader and a signal from the White House that it plans a renewed push for peace.
Erekat said the agreement also includes the establishment of joint committees — one to determine criteria for the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails, and the other to oversee the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Palestinian cities on the West Bank.
An Israeli government official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the cease-fire agreement and said it would also include an end to Palestinian incitement to violence, such as official Palestinian TV and radio broadcasts that glorify suicide bombers and other attackers.
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon will attend the summit Tuesday in this Egyptian beach resort, along with Jordan's King Abdullah II and the host, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. It will be the first meeting of the Israeli and Palestinian leaders since Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen, succeeded Arafat after his death on Nov. 11.
In Washington, Bush said the background for peace talks improved with Abbas' election in January. His invitations to both sides to separate talks this spring seemed a clear signal he plans a stepped-up peacemaking effort in his second term.
"What you're watching is a process unfolding where people are becoming more trustworthy," the president said.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, ending two days of pre-summit talks in Israel and the West Bank, called it "a time of hope, a time we can hope for a better day for the Palestinian and Israeli people both."
Bush — who had refused to meet with Arafat — said he was impressed by Abbas' commitment to fighting terror.
"Prime Minister Abbas comes to the table with a mandate from a lot of Palestinians," Bush told reporters at the end of a Cabinet meeting, unintentionally misstating the Palestinian leader's job title. "He has been through an election. He has been endorsed by the Palestinian people."
In New York, U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan Monday urged both sides to intensify their talks. "We would welcome any agreement of a cease-fire."
Abbas, who is president of the Palestinian Authority, said he hoped the summit would open the way for further Israeli-Palestinian negotiations aimed at implementing the internationally backed "road map" to peace.
"Two weeks ago, we announced a cease-fire. Since then, we have been in extensive talks with the Israeli side over many issues. If you wait for tomorrow, you will hear about the results," Abbas said after meeting with French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier in the West Bank town of Ramallah.
Significant steps have been taken since Arafat's death to reconcile Israel's primary concern of security with Arabs' main objective of getting the "road map" on the fast track.
Abbas has deployed police to keep the peace in Gaza, ordered arrests of some operatives and appears to have won pledges from militants to halt attacks on Israel.
However, a Hamas spokesman in the Gaza Strip said the radical Islamic group, which has been responsible for hundreds of attacks against Israelis during the past four years, would evaluate the summit before committing itself to halting its campaign of violence.
"We agreed before with Mahmoud Abbas that if he succeeds to achieve our national goals he should come back to the Palestinian factions to discuss the issue and after that we will decide our stand," Mahmoud Zahar said.
On the Israeli side, the government is pledging to free 900 of the about 8,000 Palestinian prisoners it has in custody and gradually pull out of five Palestinian towns on the West Bank.
And in a humanitarian gesture ahead of the summit, Israel reopened a key Gaza cargo crossing Monday that had been closed after a Jan. 13 attack killed six Israeli civilians.
Mubarak, the lead Arab mediator of the conflict, has backed Israel's plan to pull out from Gaza by offering to police the porous border with Egypt, has reversed his public view of Sharon to call him a man capable of making peace and has signed a key trade agreement with Israel.
In the past, U.S. intervention has been necessary to secure any major advances, but Rice said it would be good for regional leaders to push forward on their own. Neither she nor any other high-ranking U.S. official will attend the summit.
Rice met with Sharon on Sunday, and told the Israelis they must make hard decisions for peace.
After her meeting Monday with Abbas, Rice said she would appoint a "security coordinator" who would supervise reform of the Palestinian security forces.
She also said Washington would send more than $40 million in immediate aid to the Palestinians to create jobs and rebuild infrastructure. U.S. monitors would be dispatched to the region, she said, promising that "we will be very active."
The moves have created a new sense of optimism that a Mideast peace process largely deadlocked since September 2000 can get a fresh start.
"There is an opportunity. If you don't seize it, it will be lost," said Wahid Abdel Meguid, a political analyst with the Al Ahram Center for Strategic Studies in Cairo.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit, speaking Sunday during a visit to Damascus, said that if the summit generates enough goodwill, he hopes to see movement on the Syrian-Israeli front. Those peace talks stalled in January 2000.
On the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the prisoner issue is one of the most emotionally charged issues expected to come up at the summit.
Securing a larger release would boost Abbas in his efforts to persuade militant factions to end the armed Palestinian uprising. Israel has balked at releasing prisoners involved in deadly attacks, but then signaled some flexibility when it agreed to set up a joint committee to review the possible release of inmates with "blood on their hands."
Tied to that is the question of Palestinian fugitives wanted by Israel for attacks against Israelis. The Palestinians expect to receive a list of names of fugitives — about 350 people — who would be given conditional amnesty, provided they hand over their weapons and agree not to leave their hometowns.


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Sometimes I forget about the life I once lived. The life I was trapped in eight years ago when I was in the depths of anorexia.
But even though I write about my recovery and the freedom I've been given and found in my new life, I don't really confront or think about that dark period of my life. I focus on the good.
And being in Manhattan is really a big contributing factor of that. It's been a fresh start for me. A clean slate. A place where there are no shadows from the past following me around. It's been instrumental to my recovery in a lot of ways.
So, really, my past and my present have never really collided. At least not in this new place I'm in. Not in New York.
Until this weekend.
When I think back to high school, which was when my anorexia developed, if I could personify my experience into a person, it would be one of the captains of our football team. We'll call him…Frank. So anyway, Frank and I grew up together…neighbors…had been friends since elementary school. And in high school, his house was the party house.
And the perfectionism I developed as a result of my anorexia made it so I wouldn't drink alcohol. I was dating the other captain of the football team, so I'd go to the parties, but there was no way in hell I'd drink.
Anyways…that was Frank.
And this weekend, I learned that he's in the city.
And wants to get drinks.
Guys. The last time I saw this guy was when I was 78 pounds and getting shipped off to inpatient. Like, to say I was feeling some anxiety about seeing him again is probably the understatement of the century.
I spent the two days leading up to the get-together completely inside my own head. My past darkness and my current freedom were now colliding — BAM – on my new turf. Those 48 hours sent me back, remembering, all the pain and suffering and enslavement I had during high school to a disease that nearly took my life.
Long story the short, we had a great time. He was genuinely happy to see me and happy to see that I'm living life to the full again. I had nothing to worry about.
That's not the point of this post.
I want to share what happened the following day.
I woke up the next morning, and I'm not going to lie, I had quite the hangover. Tequila does that. And here's my remedy that I always do: I take a nice, brisk walk, usually somewhere between 45 minutes to an hour. The fresh air, a green juice, and the endorphin kick usually do the trick to combat the fogginess.
So I was out on my walk, it was a beautiful, blue-sky day, and right when I'm at my turnaround point –30 minutes out– a storm kicks up. And all of a sudden I'm caught in a torrential downpour. I kid you not, this thing came out of nowhere and it was like the rain was coming down sideways it was raining so hard.
And naturally, I didn't have an umbrella. And I was wearing a knee-length down puffy coat, as one does in the winter in NYC.
So here I am, without an umbrella, without a metro card or wallet, 30 minutes away from my apartment, in the driving rain.
Oh yeah, and I'm on the river, so there was not a building to duck into, either.
So I just conceded to the fact that, welp…I was going to get wet.
And as I was walking home – I don't know if it was the rain, or the fact that I was afraid of getting electrocuted so I wasn't listening to any music in my headphones – but my mind found its way back to high school, thinking about all the experiences and joys and relationships I missed out on. I mean, I didn't walk with my class at graduation because I was at inpatient, I had to drop out of all my extra curriculars, I threw away most of my friendships because I isolated myself with ED. I didn't even respond to phone calls or call people back. I didn't partake in any of the parties or tailgates or fun "senior year" traditions because I was so wrapped up in my eating disorder. I went from being a homecoming court, very involved, student athlete with a lot of friends, to a shell of my former existence, wasting away physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially — and to top it all off, I had lost 90% of my hair. And I'm telling you these things, not because I'm fishing for pity or anything like that. I'm just painting a picture for you of what my final two years of high school were like.
But as I was walking home in that head space, getting angrier and more verklempt, I looked up, and there was this gorgeous double rainbow in front of me. I mean, it was vibrant and clear as day. It was the strangest thing, it was pouring cats and dogs, and yet the sun was brilliantly shining and there were the two brightest rainbows I've ever seen.
And in that moment, I knew that those rainbows were from God.
I know. Let's just get the collective eye rolls out of the way right now. I am aware of how cheesy that sounds. Let's just accept it and move forward.
But we all know the story of Noah and the ark. And how after the flood, God promised Noah that He'd never destroy the earth again. And the rainbow was a sign of that promise.
Well, I saw that rainbow, and I just knew that God was showing me a sign of that promise: that I will never be in that dark place again. That I am in His arms — safe — and He's never going to let that be a part of my story ever again. Not if I stay in His embrace.
And I think that rainbow was also communicating something else too.
I think when we're "caught in the rain" during difficult periods of life, we tend to focus on the rain. Focus on – Crap, I don't have an umbrella. I'm getting drenched. This sucks. Royally.
All I had to do was look up. Stop focusing on my wet shoes and soaking wet puffy coat and the cold, and look up. Because there, right in the middle of the darkness, was this brilliant demonstration of His love. A reminder that I'm not alone.
That rainbow was a reminder that, "Hey, BBB. Look where you are. You survived. I never abandoned you, but saw you through. And hey, look how far you've come. You're not in that dark place anymore. Focus on Me. Not on the storm."
So maybe it was just a rainbow. A coincidence. A beautiful display of nature at its finest.
But I don't know. It's too coincidental that I had just come off of a weekend where I spent the majority of time thinking about that dark, stormy time in my life, and then seeing Frank, who is the personification of that time — and then the next day to have to walk home in a torrential downpour for 30 minutes, only to experience the brightest double rainbow I've ever seen.
It's just a little too scripted — too providential — to not give it a second thought.
Anywho. That's all for today. If you're in the storm, take a breath and look up, because there may just be a double rainbow.


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Volunteers needed for "Dash for the Trash" and
First Annual "Raritan River Rubbish Roundup" From March 9 – 17
(13/P18) TRENTON – The second annual Dash for the Trash, a large-scale, volunteer cleanup of sections of the Delaware River and Bay from Sussex to Cape May counties, will be held from March 9-17, with the cleanup effort expanding this year to portions of the Raritan River Basin, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin announced today.
The DEP's New Jersey Watershed Ambassadors Program (NJWAP), in partnership with the NJ Clean Communities Council, is organizing cleanups in 18 different towns along the two waterways. With the addition of the first Raritan River Rubbish Roundup, there is a need for additional volunteers this year.
"Superstorm Sandy has added to the amount of trash and debris we are finding in and along our state's waterways," said Michele Siekerka, DEP Assistant Commissioner for Water Resource Management. "We really need the help of determined and passionate citizens to volunteer to pitch in and help in this important effort and help restore our watersheds to their natural beauty."
Last year, more than 400 volunteers from scout troops, schools, businesses and environmental and nonprofit groups, as well as local residents, logged more than 1,500 hours cleaning up the Delaware River and Bay. The cleanups resulted in the collection of 536 bags of trash and recyclables, plus truckloads of large debris items gathered from the New Jersey side of the Delaware River Basin.
"With the help of volunteers throughout New Jersey, we hope to greatly exceed last year's totals," said Frank Elmuccio, the NJWAP's team leader for the event.
Delaware River & Bay Dash for the Trash cleanups are scheduled at Duck Island in Hamilton, Miry Run in Hamilton, Pompeston Creek in Cinnaminson, Bridgeton Bluffs on the Cohansey River in Bridgeton, Pyne Point Park in Camden, Paulins Kill Memory Park in Newton, as well as the Paulins Kill Sussex Branch Trail in Newton and Lafayette, Cape Island Creek in Cape May, Rancocas Creek in Delanco, Maurice River in Millville, and the Delaware River in Phillipsburg, Pennsville and Cinnaminson.
Raritan River Rubbish Roundup events are scheduled at Waackaak Creek in Keansburg, Mine Brook in Bernardsville, D&R Canal in New Brunswick, Johnson Park in New Brunswick and Black Brook Park in Kenilworth.
To register for a cleanup or see a detailed list of cleanup sites, times and contact information, please visit: http://www.nj.gov/dep/wms/bear/blitz_2013.htm.
The 9-day cleanup will be held in conjunction with National AmeriCorps Week, which celebrates the volunteerism and service of AmeriCorps members who are playing a key role in organizing local cleanups. The New Jersey Watershed Ambassadors Program, which is under the umbrella of the AmeriCorps Program, is an environmental community service effort administered by the DEP to raise public awareness about water and watershed issues and to promote watershed stewardship through direct community involvement.
To learn more about the AmeriCorps New Jersey Watershed Ambassadors Program, visit: http://www.nj.gov/dep/wms/bear/americorps.htm.
MEDIA: To arrange to meet up with one of the groups, please contact Katie Barnett at 609-707-4821
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