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Dec 22: Llewellyn King interviews Torrance, CA-based John Chia, MD, a leading infectious disease specialist and "one of the great names in ME/CFS research." Dr. Chia describes how his own high-school-aged son was devastated by ME/CFS – and subsequently achieved remission. His son had experienced two viral illnesses before developing full blown ME/CFS symptoms. In such cases Dr. Chia believes viruses – especially certain enteroviral 'cousins' of polio virus – do not just cause severe acute infection but can invade and persist in the cells, like the 'seeds' of weeds.
To read about Dr. Chia's studies of enteroviral infections & treatments, see the Enterovirus Foundation website www.EnterovirusFoundation.org
For all past episodes of MECFS Alert, see their YouTube channel – www.youtube.com/user/MECFSAlert


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Once again, we want to give a big thanks to all of our volunteer recipe testers for your thoughtful comments and for helping us continue to strengthen our recipe recommendations. You can read each tester's comments by clicking through to the Community Picks recipes — the comments are at the top. And even if the recipe you tested wasn't chosen as a CP, please feel free to leave your testing notes in the recipe's comments section. Constructive criticism is always encouraged!
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Jeld-Wen jumps on a trend: Reclaimed wood
The reclaimed building product is often the highlight of the high-end home tour — whether it's flooring salvaged from a New England church or beams from a Midwestern barn. These recycled products add character to a house, while appealing to the eco-friendly market.
Klamath Falls, Ore.-based Jeld-Wen Doors & Windows sees salvaged wood as "one of this year's hottest home style trends," and is making it easier for homeowners to claim it. As part of the company's Custom Wood line, it is offering for the first time reclaimed window and door products.
The new product has generated a sizable sizzle, according to Brian Hedlund, product marketing manager. "In my six years introducing new features and new products, reclaimed Douglas fir probably by a factor of three has generated more buzz than any other product."
The product brings about a 5% pricing premium over standard products, he said. It targets custom home builders, eco-conscious consumers (FSC certification is in the works) and any project with a need for "rustic," he added.
The rugged Douglas fir is salvaged from barns, factories and even snow fencing that protects northwestern highways from snowdrifts. Consumer options, from most rustic to least rustic, include "weathered," skip planed and planed.
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On Washington, responsibility and the budget
"As the leader of the largest building materials and construction services company in the West, we operate one of the hardest-hit markets, and one that has yet to see the benefits of the 'economic recovery.' With the housing market still struggling, our industry has mirrored the larger problems facing the U.S.: threats from global competitors, underinvestment in technology, etc.
"Along with others in the industry, our company has certainly seen its share of difficult times over the past two years, but our management team has consistently communicated how the company will weather this storm and emerge even stronger from it. But, just as we preach internally to our team, we will control our future, not let the market dictate our course or hope a housing recovery bails out underperformers.
"At BMC, we tell our customers how we have reengineered the company to survive and thrive in this economy. Pro contractors expect value-add distributors to run efficiently and not over-leverage, or lose money year after year. Most effective distributors, when faced with adversity, construct a plan of immediate action when the market softens.
"Washington could use some lessons from our industry. Well-run businesses lead with a plan that targets cost and margin metrics. In the absence of a 'live within the means' plan from Congress or the White House, no one knows the targets and no one is held accountable. The result is a disabling deficit reduction course, which robs the current and future generations. There has never been a better time for bold actions, with sacrifices across the board, in order to right our 'federal ship.' Inaction or continuance of doing things the same way as the year before is ignorance on all levels.
"So what can both parties of Washington leadership learn from the home channel distribution business? Plenty. Those who lead and those who survive will be those who construct a plan, adhere to fiscal responsibility, and whose customers depend on them to remain healthy and well capitalized. We balance our checkbooks; Washington should as well. BMC is on a path back to prosperity and growth because we took the hard decisions and set achievable targets. In that sense, our core principles and values remain very much red, white and blue."
— Peter Alexander
Boise, Idaho
"It disgusts me how our national politicians act and spend our money. The $38 billion was nothing to cut — a pathetic effort to correct previous run-away spending. The U.S. economy is like the Titanic. We haven't hit the iceberg yet, but it's visible through the fog."
— Mike Uhl
Fatal Funnel Inc.
"Partisan political grandstanding with the common good at stake can't be very positive! It really makes you wonder what is going on inside the Beltway."
— Richard Freund
The National Association of Home Builders is among the industry groups lining up against a planned 20% down payment rule for qualified residential mortgages. Here's what we heard from readers.
"I believe a 20% down payment would end up making a much healthier housing industry in the long run."
— Tim Stine
Stine Lumber
"This will have a negative impact on absorbing the extra houses on the market from foreclosures. It would seem to me that a smaller down payment with better due diligence by the lender in verifying income and real credit history from willing buyers would be a better way to go."
— Ira Swartz
"I'm certain the NAHB would prefer 0% down payment — but we've been through that scenario and we are still trying to crawl out from under it! A 15% to 25% down payment is not unreasonable if you're the one financing the balance of a mortgage."
— Paul Siegel
"At this point anything done drastically will have negative effects. Obviously we all need the housing market to heal and be strong. I also feel that first-time home buyers need a way to start, and setting a 20% equity qualification will delay if not eliminate the opportunity for many to buy a home. I think diligent credit checks will do this. Banks for years lent money on a person's credit and ability to pay; it was only when government placed emphasis on everyone owning a home that things went wrong. Not everyone is meant to own a home; it should be an example of a person's responsible discipline."
— Rob Latham
Tri-State Forest Products Inc.
"I think that if due diligence had been followed in the past and we hadn't loaned money to people who didn't even have jobs, then the housing market wouldn't have crashed in the first place. By doing what we did, we over-inflated the value of homes by creating a false demand. Just check to ensure borrowers are in fact credit-worthy."
— Vicki Worley
Depot's Blake responds to tornado destruction
Responding to what he described as one of the most destructive spring-weather spells in history, Home Depot CEO Frank Blake said the retailer is helping communities recover.
The Home Depot Foundation is donating $250,000 to the American Red Cross for immediate relief needs in response to last week's tornadoes and storms that caused serious damage throughout the Southeast.
"This spring has seen an extraordinary spate of storms and tornadoes that have devastated many parts of the country, and at this early stage of the season, it's likely to be one of the worst springs in history in terms of storm damage and destruction," Blake said. "We are a part of these communities, and it is our responsibility to help — not only with the needs today, but as these communities start rebuilding."
The Home Depot Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Home Depot, also created a $1 million weather impact fund to aid relief, recovery and rebuilding efforts in response to the recent storms — and in expectation of continuing violent storms throughout the spring season.
Throughout the month, the foundation has been responding with donations to nonprofits that are assisting communities affected by recent severe weather in St. Louis, southern Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. Future funding will be deployed to local stores, communities and nonprofits as needed.
In addition to funding, Team Depot, the company's associate-led volunteer force, has been mobilized locally to help with relief and recovery efforts.
In addition to today's announcement, The Home Depot is also a member of the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP), and makes an annual $500,000 contribution to the ADGP. Separately, The Homer Fund, a charity for The Home Depot associates in need of emergency financial assistance, has begun helping associates and their families affected by these storms.


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A newly-converted vegan who now believes that the whole world must be converted because he/she has "seen the light". This person is characterized by one or more of the following: 1) Capitalizing the word vegan, 2) Getting a vegan tattoo to show the world just how "vegan" they are, 3) Wearing vegan shirts, 4) Applying vegan stickers to their car. They are of course the equivalent of the Born Again Christian who gives all other Christians and in this case vegans, a bad name. Finally, they make it their life's purpose not to just try to save animals, but to make sure EVERYONE knows about it.
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Howard Zinn almost single-handedly changed the way I saw the world. I was in high school when I encountered A People's History of the United States and Declarations of Independence and I have never been the same since. They hit me like alien messages from a more enlightened planet. I'm not sure I've ever learned as much from any other books, if learning can be defined not only as the gaining of information but the adding of awareness, the opening of new vistas previously hidden. I expect this was Zinn's effect for many people, especially those who, like me, encountered his writings during particularly impressionable years.
I went to lectures Zinn gave three or four times, mostly during the mid-1990s. I bought audio tapes of some of his lectures and radio appearances. I eventually collected most of his books. After Matt Damon gave him a shout-out in Good Will Hunting and then George W. Bush was appointed President, Zinn seemed to be everywhere, with lots of new books, CDs, DVDs, TV shows... I didn't keep up with him too much during the last decade, mostly because I had other interests, other things to look at and read, but I was glad he was out there, fighting the good fight, and I was thrilled to see he was able now to draw bigger crowds than had ever attended the events I'd seen him at.
What struck me in Zinn's writing was the clarity of its arguments; what struck me in him as a person was his apparent decency. He didn't come off as a wild-eyed nutball, which folks on the political right-wing surely saw him to be, but as a fairly normal guy who'd been thinking about stuff and wondered why, as human beings who proclaim ourselves to be decent and civilized, we are so often willing to wield power in both our political and personal lives in ways that are fundamentally indecent and uncivilized. "Why are we so horrible to each other?" he seemed to ask, "And why do we support systems that are profoundly more horrible than most of us would ever dream of being?"
There will be plenty of eulogies for Howard Zinn. I hope they're full of his own words. Here, for instance, are the last paragraphs of Declarations of Independence:
One of the scientists who worked on the atomic bomb, who later was a scientific adviser to President Eisenhower, chemist George Kistiakowsky, devoted the last years of his life, as he was dying of cancer, to speaking out against the madness of the arms race in every public forum he could find. Toward the very end, he wrote, in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: "I tell you as my parting words. Forget the channels. There simply is not enough time left before the world explodes. Concentrate instead on organizing, with so many others of like mind, a mass movement for peace such as there has never been before."
He understood that it was not the bomb he had worked on, but the people he had come to work with, on behalf of peace, that were the ultimate power.


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We're big fans of pricey super-tart 100% cranberry juice, and we often ration it by thinning it down with seltzer. Fizzy Lizzy's Cranberry reminded us of that combo. It's deeply cranberry-flavored, with just a little sweetness to balance the natural tartness and bitterness of the berries. Our whole team liked this one.
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By Sharon Begley
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A task force advising the U.S. government on Monday recommended against routine use of the prostate-cancer screening test called PSA, or prostate specific antigen, for lack of a discernible health benefit.
Like a draft proposal last October, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force gave PSA screening a D, for "don't recommend" in healthy men.
The reaction was fast and furious. Screening advocates warned that the recommendation will cost lives, but critics of PSA testing said thousands of men will be spared impotence and incontinence as a result of needless cancer treatment.
A D means there is "moderate or high certainty" that a procedure has no net benefit or that harms outweigh benefits. It is a downgrade from the panel's last PSA recommendation, in 2008, which said the evidence was insufficient to assess the procedure's risks and benefits, although PSA screening for men 75 and older was not recommended.
Now, however, "there is convincing evidence that the number of men who avoid dying of prostate cancer because of screening after 10 to 14 years is, at best, very small," the task force said in the May 22 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. Doctors, therefore, should discourage it.
The recommendation does not preclude men from asking for PSA screening, or doctors from offering it. But it could affect whether insurers, including the government's Medicare program, cover the test's $60 to $80 cost.
The only other screening method is the old-fashioned digital rectal exam, which cannot detect small, early cancers. Neither the exam nor PSA can distinguish slow-growing from aggressive cancers.
About one in six American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his life; 2.8 percent, or a projected 28,000 this year, will die of it. Many cases pose no risk even without treatment. Research has shown that between one-quarter and one-third of 60-something men have prostate cancer, often without knowing it. Three-quarters of men older than 85 years have prostate cancer but few die of it.
PSA, a blood test, is a poor screening tool because PSA levels can rise for reasons unrelated to cancer, including age and prostate enlargement. Yet an elevated PSA level can trigger a biopsy to check for cancer.
Most biopsies show no cancer, which means the PSA was a false positive. But prostate biopsies that detect cancer do so based on research from the 1840s, explained Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society.
"As many as 70 percent of these lesions are cancer only by this antiquated definition and not in behavior," he said. That is, they are indolent or inert and will not threaten a man's health or life.
Radiation oncologist Anthony D'Amico of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston acknowledges that PSA screening causes overdiagnosis, "but if you get rid of the PSA test, men will suffer and die of prostate cancer," he said.
"I'm shocked that they would let people die in order to avoid incontinence and erectile dysfunction, which can be corrected."
The task force analyzed 64 studies, but focused on two, both published in 2009 and updated this year.
The U.S. study compared 76,685 men aged 55 to 74. About half were assigned to receive annual PSA screening and half to "usual care," which sometimes included a PSA test. The study found no evidence that PSA screening saved lives after 13 years.
The European study was similar, with about half of 162,243 men aged 55 to 69 getting regular PSA tests and half not. But for every 1,055 men who were screened every one to four years, there was one fewer death from prostate cancer after 11 years compared to men in the unscreened group. That is the basis for the task force's conclusion that PSA screening for a decade will prevent at most one man in 1,000 from dying of prostate cancer.
The trials themselves were imperfect, polarizing the debate even further.
The American trial was marred by the fact that some men in the "unscreened, usual care" group did receive PSA tests. Such so-called crossovers can weaken a trial's conclusions.
"With the rate of screening in the 'unscreened arm' matching that in the 'screened' arm, you can never measure a difference" in the death rates "even if one exists," said D'Amico.
The trial scientists disagreed, saying the crossovers were statistically equivalent to having fewer people in the trial, said biostatistician Paul Pinsky of the National Cancer Institute, a member of the study team. "But there was twice as much screening in the intervention arm, and we did not find a mortality benefit."
The European study is actually seven studies, each from one country. In five, the results mimicked the American findings: no statistically significant reduction in deaths from prostate cancer among screened men. But studies from Sweden and the Netherlands showed benefits.
The European scientists and their supporters argued that the Swedish trial in particular was strong enough to stand on its own as evidence that PSA screening saves lives.
Perhaps the greatest problem with the European study is that the screened men diagnosed with prostate cancer generally received top-of-the-line care from academic physicians. If the unscreened men developed prostate cancer, they received less specialized, less aggressive care. "That means this was a trial not only of PSA screening but also of aggressive vs. non-aggressive treatment," said Brawley.
Against the tiny benefit of PSA testing, the task force weighed its harms. At least 15 percent of PSA tests will trigger a biopsy, after which up to one-third of men experience pain, fever, bleeding, infection, difficulty urinating, or other problems requiring medical attention, studies show.
If a biopsy finds seemingly malignant cells, as happens to 120 in 1,000 screened men, about 90 percent of men opt for surgery, radiation or hormone-deprivation therapy. Up to five men in 1,000 opting for surgery will die within a month of the operation; 10 to 70 more will have serious cardiovascular complications such as a stroke or heart attack.
After radiotherapy and surgery, 200 to 300 of 1,000 men suffer incontinence, impotence or both. Hormone-deprivation therapy causes erectile dysfunction in about 400 of 1,000 men.
"When you stack up those harms, the tiny or zero benefits do not outweigh the risk," said task force co-chair Dr. Michael LeFevre of the University of Missouri Medical School. Because PSA tests cannot distinguish between aggressive and indolent cancer, said ACS's Brawley, "men are rendered impotent and put in diapers, and for what?" he asked. "They never really had cancer in the first place."
The task force is not saying no man of any age under any circumstances should undergo PSA screening. "A D recommendation does not preclude discussions between clinicians and patients to promote informed decision making that supports personal values and preferences," it said. The recommendation is against routine screening.
"Our recommendation should not preclude a physician offering a PSA test or a man requesting it," said co-chair LeFevre. He would be glad to provide the test for his patients, he said, if the decision were based on a clear understanding of the possible benefits and harms. ACS's Brawley agrees that "a fully-informed man who wants to be screened in his doctor's office should be screened." Only if physicians are prepared to explain all this, including that PSA screening misses just as many cancers as it finds, said the task force, can men make an informed choice.
Experts on both sides do agree that mass free screenings offered by hundreds of urology clinics and hospitals should end. "There is minimal discussion of risks and benefits; a pamphlet isn't going to do it," said D'Amico. "But a lot of fear gets invoked."
(Reporting By Sharon Begley; Editing by Michele Gershberg and Cynthia Osterman)


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We build two storey house extensions in Kilbarrack Dublin 5 was built to create a large living room and a large bedroom above. The additional space was to be created in a way that did not look like an extension, but part of the original house. A beautiful gable to match the original gables was also built, which provided a lot more additional space than would have been achieved by dormers, and also improves a sea view over the neighbours house if it was an issue. The ground floor extension is fully glazed to become an 'indoor part' of the small garden.
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One of the world's most highly regarded regions for wine production and tourism, the Napa Valley is the AVA that brought worldwide recognition to California winemaking. The area was settled by a few choice wine families in the 1960's who bet that the wines of the area would grow and flourish. They were right. The Napa wine industry really took off in the 1980's, when vineyard lands were scooped up and vines were planted throughout the county. A number of wineries emerged, from large conglomerates to small boutiques to cult classics. Cabernet Sauvignon is definitely the grape of choice here, with many winemakers also focusing on Bordeaux blends. Whites are usually Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Within the Napa Valley lie many smaller sub-AVAs that lend even more character specifics to the wines. Furthest south is Carneros, followed by Yountville, Oakville & Rutherford. Above those two are St.-Helena and the valley's newest AVA, Calistoga. These areas are situated on the valley floor and are known for creating rich, smooth Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay. There are a few mountain regions as well, nestled on the slopes overlooking the valley AVAs. Those include Howell Mountain, Stags Leap District, and Mt. Veeder. Wines from the mountain regions are often more structured and firm, benefiting from more time in the bottle to evolve and soften.
One of the world's most classic and popular styles of red wine, Bordeaux-inspired blends have spread from their homeland in France to nearly every corner of the New World, especially in California, Washington, and Australia. Typically based on either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot and supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and/or Petit Verdot, these are sometimes referred to in the US as "Meritage" blends. In Bordeaux itself, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates in wines from the Left Bank of the Gironde river, while the Right Bank focuses on Merlot. Often, blends from outside the region are classified as being inspired by one or the other.
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Cabernet-based, Left-Bank-styled wines are typically more tannic and structured, while Merlot-based wines modeled after the Right Bank are softer and suppler. Cabernet Franc can add herbal notes, while Malbec and Petit Verdot contribute color and structure. Wines from Bordeaux can be bold and fruit-forward or restrained and earthy, while New World facsimiles tend to emulate the former style. In general, Bordeaux red blends can have aromas and flavors of black currant, cedar, plum, graphite, and violet, with more red fruit flavors when Merlot makes up a high proportion of the blend.
Perfect Pairings
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While the region of Bordeaux is limited to a select few approved grape varieties, the New World is free to experiment. Bordeaux blends in California may include Syrah, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, or virtually any other grape deemed worthy by the winemaker. In Australia, Shiraz is a common component.


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Lac is a resinous excretion from the body of the female scale insect and is a non-toxic biotic product. Soil, weather and climatic factors make Purulia an ideal natural habitat for the insects host tree species. Lac resin is the raw material for several industries such as gala seal, polish, dye, cosmetics and even jewellery and the craftsmen of this area make various kinds of products such as bangles, pens, decorated mirrors, pen stands, ash trays, ear rings and chains decorated with stones and beads etc.
The Lac cultivation business was started during the British rule in the 1990s and today many Self Help Groups (SHGs) and craftsmen are engaged in lac cultivation. It is benefiting many families living below the poverty line by providing them a regular source of livelihood.
This website aims to encourage development of lac industry within the Purulia district (West Bengal) and promoting and assisting the lac artisans for producing quality lac products by generating demand in the national and international market for the lac products which are non-toxic.
Chhau dance is a genre of Indian tribal martial dance which is popular in the state of West Bengal specially Purulia district. The Chhau dance has also been recognised by UNESCO and in 2010 it was inscribed in the UNESCOs Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Purulia Chhau uses masks that represent characters from Hindu mythology. The costumes used by the performers specially the masks and the headgears are magnificent and of enormous size and jazzy decorations. The masks are invariably integrated with towering headgear that gives them a resplendent touch. The demonic nature of a character is ascertained by the knitted eyebrows and thick hair growth on the face by pasting jute fibers. The masks are decorated with zari, peacock feathers etc. They are made of different shapes and size from .5 X.5 sq. ft ,2x3 sq ft , 3 X 4 Sq. ft etc
These masks give the larger-than-life mythological characters a fascinating palpability. These masks form an important part of our cultural heritage and are used as an item of home decor by many in homes, offices, restaurants as well as in hotels.
Chorida, a small village in the Baghmundi block of Purulia district (West Bengal) provides some of the best masks and practically every house and every member of the household is occupied in making masks or assembling decorations for headgears.
It is a special type of grass which is cultivated in the Purulia and few other districts of West Bengal. The grass is used for a variety of purposes particularly for making ropes and recently it is being used for variety of other products like hats, trays, kalash etc. Babui grass product making forms an important traditional household industry in the region and provides supplementary occupation to many households.
Bandwan , Manbazar II , Manbazar I and Puncha blocks of Purulia district are famous for babui grass cultivation and babui grass product making.
Mask- Chau Mask is prepared with soil, paper pulp and cloth. The artisans of Chorida village of Baghmundi Block are expert in it. Lac- Artisans from Balarampur Block are manufacturing colourful ornaments and home decor items using lac for last 90 years. They have learnt it from Rajasthan. It is believed that there were few people from Rajasthan who came here and stayed back for this.


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Ginther throws perfect game in Lady Dutch win over Ridgway
RIDGWAY - St. Marys Area softball pitcher Rachel Ginther had a perfect start to her season. Ginther threw a perfect game against the Lady Elkers in an 18-0, 5-inning win over Ridgway Friday afternoon at Francis S. Grandinetti Elementary School. Ginther struck out 11 of the 15 batters she faced and had a stretch of five strikeouts in a row from the second until the fourth innings. "With Rachel throwing a perfect game, you can't ask for much more," St. Marys Area coach Manny Gerarge said. "It's a good way to start the season."Offensively, the Lady Dutch blew the game opened with a 7-run second inning. Already ahead 1-0, the inning started as Mia Keener and Raelyn Cunningham reached on walks. After a groundout, Taylor Bellina hit a slow roller down the first base line and was able to beat out the throw to score Keener. Another infield hit from Savanah Krivonyak scored Cunningham to up the lead to 3-0. After a walk from Erica Sorg, Kali Quagliani hit a sacrifice fly which scored Bellina and also Krivonyak on a Ridgway throwing error to third. Ginther then singled home Sorg for another run for the Lady Dutch and Hayley McGowan hit a 2-run home run over the left field fence which also plated courtesy runner Ashlee Johnston. "We only got one run in the first inning, we came out a little slow and then the girls started getting the bats going," coach Gerarge said. "We were able to capitalize on a few mistakes on their side. Hayley McGowan had a big home run there." St. Marys added another run in the third inning as Cassie Wonderling singled and later scored on a single from Krivonyak to put the Lady Dutch ahead 9-0. "That's a tough game to start with," Ridgway coach Gary Gerber II said. "We started out only giving up one run in the first inning. They came back with seven in the second inning. I think that took a lot out of our girls, I think. They can learn from that. They can't put themselves down. They did come back with only giving up one run the next inning."The Lady Dutch then proceeded to add five runs in the fourth inning. Sorg and Quagliani walked and both scored on a Ginther single. McGowan walked and Keener singled to score Johnston for St. Marys' 12th run. Courtney Bankovich would later draw a walk after St. Marys made two outs at the plate. Bankovich's walk would load the bases and Krivonyak would then garner an RBI the hard way as she was hit by a pitch, plating Keener. Sorg walked which scored Amber Gerarge. Gerber II said cutting down on the walks will be important as the season moves forward. "Work on throwing strikes, I think that will be the key to staying in these games," Gerber II said. "You can't put people on against the better teams in the district. Giving up runs and trying to catch up to their pitcher was impossible basically." St. Marys scored four more times in the fifth. Andria Copelli and McGowan started the inning with singles. After a strikeout, Cunningham singled home Copelli. Kelsey Fritz reached on an error to score McGowan. Sorg would single home Cunningham and Quagliani walked which plated Fritz for the Lady Dutch's 18th run. Sorg led off the game by being hit by a pitch. She stole second and got to third on a wild pitch before scoring on a Quagliani sacrifice fly. Ginther and Krivonyak led St. Marys with three RBI while Quagliani and McGowan each had a pair of RBI. St. Marys finished with 13 hits. Krivonyak, Ginther and McGowan each had two hits to lead the Lady Dutch. Ridgway (0-1) is scheduled to play at Kane Tuesday for a 4:15 p.m. start. St. Marys (1-0) is scheduled to host DuBois at 4:15 p.m. Monday. "I told the girls to enjoy this victory and then we've got a big game on Monday against DuBois," coach Gerarge said. "DuBois is always tough."St. Marys 18Erica Sorg 1-3-1, Kali Quagliani 1-1-0, Rachel Ginther 3-0-2, Hayley McGowan 3--2-2, Mia Keener 3-2-1, Raelyn Cunningham 2-2-1, Cassie Wonderling 2-1-1, Taylor Bellina 1-1-1, Savanah Krivonyak 2-1-2, Kelsey Fritz 2-1-0, Ashlee Johnston 1-2-0, Courtney Bankovich 2-0-0, Amber Gerarge 1-1-0, Andria Copelli 1-1-1, Jackie Lenze 1-0-1. Totals 26-18-13.Ridgway 0Jenni Thomas 2-0-0, Sydney Kovalyak 2-0-0, Melissa Wehler 2-0-0, Ashley Viglione 2-0-0, Samantha Kovalyak 2-0-0, Taylor Roseto 2-0-0, Morgan Herzing 1-0-0, Jenna Hoffman 1-0-0, Emily Spiers 1-0-0, Sierra Kos 0-0-0. Totals 15-0-0.Score by inningsSt. Marys 171 54 18Ridgway 000 00 0


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Post-consumer recycling is an essential part of our environmental agenda. In 2010, we set ourselves a goal of doubling our recycling rate to 40 percent by 2020. Since then, we have succeeded in increasing the percentage of packages recycled annually from 20 percent to 25 percent and the number of Tetra Pak packages from 32 billion in 2010 to 47 billion in 2016.
On our journey so far, we have come to understand that different markets have different needs and levels of maturity. Rather than focusing on a single indicator, we need to look instead at how well we are performing against the overall objectives which allow us to remain competitive and continue to meet the needs of our customers. Recycling rates remain a relevant metric but a global recycling rate will no longer be our main target.
For 2017, we have therefore introduced a new set of metrics and targets that are market-relevant, reflect to our objectives and that allow us to focus on what's important in any given location. They are a richer and more comprehensive way of measuring our recycling work across the board, and a solid foundation for setting our future ambitions. The new metrics measure our work in different areas including working with associations around the world to promote recycling, investing in awareness campaigns, joint promotional activities with customers, public outreach programmes, ensuring access to recycling collection and improving recycling capacity. In the future, we will report against these new metrics.
"This is one of the most significant changes we have ever made in how we track progress of our recycling activities. I believe it reflects the level of maturity our global recycling programme has reached." Mario Abreu, Vice President Environment
The layers that make up an aseptic carton – paper fibres, polymers and aluminium – can all be recycled using relatively simple techniques, and turned into new products, cutting the amount of waste sent to landfill and reducing demand for resources. We divide recycling solutions into three categories, depending on the materials to be recycled:
The choice of recycling method depends on the market; without a strong market, there is no incentive to collect recyclables or manufacture products made from recycled materials. We favour recycling as often and as much as possible; where this is not possible, we seek to extract heat, electricity or fuel. Today, approximately 11 percent of Tetra Pak packages sold worldwide undergoes this process of energy recovery.
Our work in promoting and facilitating recycling spans the entire recycling value chain and includes:
Partnering with waste management companies, recyclers, municipalities, industry associations and equipment suppliers is critical to our approach.
Building a robust infrastructure means working with private and public sector partners to provide collection and recycling opportunities, developing the market for recycled products and contributing to discussions about legislation. Around the world, there are different rules and regulations about how waste should be handled – and what is recycled. We want to increase the collection and recycling of Tetra Pak packages in all our markets, which means adapting our approach to reflect local legislation, infrastructure and practice.
Without demand, there is no incentive to collect cartons or make products from recycled materials. So we are constantly looking for new ways of repurposing used packages and their components, carrying out research and running tests to identify new and profitable products that can be made from recycled packaging materials.
At the same time, we are working to promote both recycled materials themselves and their end-products. Since market demand is a strong incentive for both collection and manufacturing of recycled products, we are helping to create profitable business opportunities for recyclers and indirectly supporting both the growth of recycling companies and the development of a strong collection infrastructure.
Companies recycling used beverage cartons range from family owned small entrepreneurs to multinational companies. Beverage cartons are currently being recycled in around 80 countries worldwide with a range of collection and recycling solutions reflecting the maturity of the individual market. In some markets, such as the UK, Brazil and the United States, consumers are benefiting from apps that show them where they can take their used cartons for recycling.
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Homemade Candy Recipes
Chewy Pecan Caramels with Cardamom
The key utensil for making chewy caramels is a candy thermometer, as it's the only way to control the temperature of the sugar. A few degrees too high and the candies become hard.
On a recent trip to San Antonio, we discovered these delicious Texan Pecan praline specialties. We brought a lot of boxes home but unfortunately they disappeared fast. Whenever my father-in-law or my husband come back from a trip to San Antonio, they bring back a boxes of the wonderful Texan delicacies. My mother-in-law always asks: "Honey, did you bring home my "magazines" from your business trip?" She refers to them as magazines because if the kids hear that there are caramels in the house they gobble them up right away.
This recipe is the result of several attempts to make the candies at home. To add my own touch, I flavoured the caramels with cardamom which pairs incredibly well with the crunchy roasted pecans. Until my father-in-law or my husband go back to San Antonio for their work, our family can enjoy these homemade caramels; they're perfect for the holidays!
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Peppermint Bark Candy Recipe
Peppermint bark is my husband Lulu's favorite Christmas candies. We usually get it from the store, but this year I thought it would be a nice touch to make it at home. It's an incredibly simple recipe and makes a great gift. I made a large batch and hid the most of it from Lulu so that I can distribute it to friends and family.
To prepare peppermint bark, all you need to do is melt two kinds of chocolate and add a sprinkle of crushed candy canes. I made this with the traditional candies, but you could be more creative and replace the peppermint candy canes with chopped nuts, crushed pretzels, crushed cookies (such as ginger snap cookies) or other candies such as M&Ms or even chopped peanut butter cups. The possibilities are endless.
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June 15th: Lucky's Mad Hatter Bars
Back in March we had the ChocolateMission debut of a brand called Lucky's. If you need reminding, Lucky's produce 'unique luxury cakes covered in pure chocolate', and they managed to really impress me with their Honey Time Collection gift pack. I was so taken by their cakes, you may recall that I concluded that they were 'the best product I had reviewed on ChocolateMission so far in 2011'- thats some high praise! Well given that experience you can imagine my excitement when Lucky's offered me the chance to try some of their latest additions.
The three cakes I will be showcasing today are the three new 'Mad Hatter Bar' variants. The Mad Hatter Bar range consists of Lucky's special dark brownie cake which they have flavoured with three different types of Valrhona chocolate, as well as several flavour variations that I will make clearer below. As with my last experience these cakes came beautifully presented in transparent plastic box cases which had been wrapped and hand sealed with an Alice in Wonderland themed label. I probably needn't point out the marvellous look of the cakes themselves - I hope my photos showcase that. They had obviously been crafted with real care, and the clear Lucky's moulded branding on the top of each was a clear reminder of the premium quality at hand.
Going Bananas - 'Dark brownie with banana and ginger, covered in milk Valrhona chocolate (40.0%)'. Banana cake is a real favourite of mine at the moment so I had high expectations for this one. The melt of the milk chocolate was smooth and provided a rich set of creamy chocolatey flavours for every mouthful. This great quality chocolate was only superseded by the deliciousness of the brownie that sat at the heart of this chunky block - boy was it phenomenal! The banana flavours were true and forthcoming, and a subtle undertone of ginger added a remarkable hint of warming spice to the rich cocoa flavours of the brownie. A thin layer of some sort of caramel or creme could have made this utterly outstanding, but frankly it was almost near perfection - an outstanding synergy of fruit, cake and chocolate. One for banana cake fans that's for sure!
8.8 out of 10
Looney Raspberry - 'Dark brownie with raspberry and pistachio, covered in white Valrhona chocolate (35.0%)'. Out of all three this did admittedly sound like the weakest to me though I was still quite excited by the prospect of the pistachio nuts and Valrhona white chocolate. The white chocolate did it's job of establishing a milky, vanilla hinted initial taste, however it soon became a bit of an after thought with the other stronger flavoured constituents taking a lead. When chewing the cake by far the strongest flavours came from the raspberry element, which like the banana above was as real tasting and fruity as you could ever hope for. The pistachios were notable for bringing a slight saltness and added crunch texturally, though their true flavours were understandably hampered somewhat by the stronger flavoured brownie and fruit. Again, all these different fruit, brownie and nut elements combined made for an outstanding cake.
8.4 out of 10
Salty Insanity - 'Dark brownie with salted hard caramel covered in dark Valrhona chocolate (70.0%)'. You saved the best until last right? Well so I thought, but it wasn't to be I'm afraid. The dark chocolate as I thought it would be was absolutely delicious (I really need to get around to doing some Valrhona reviews don't I!!) and the contrast of the unsweetened, earthy cocoa flavours of the exterior shell contrasted perfectly with the sweet, cakey cocoa of the brownie below. Where I feel this one let itself down to a degree was the implementation of the caramel - which for me just didn't come through in the taste to level I wanted it to. Indeed, the caramel element was nothing more than a minor suggestion of sweeter brown sugar tones. The butter, salt and cream flavours just weren't there no matter how much I searched for them. The combination of the superb chocolate and gorgeous brownie still made for a delicious product at hand, but it didn't live up to my sky high expectations.
7.3 out of 10
Overall not all of these Mad Hatter Bars came off quite as well as I hoped but being frank they were all still exceedingly tasty. Banana fans will seriosuly want to look at getting involved with the 'Going Bananas', and raspberry fans will no doubt be just as pleased with the 'Looney Raspberry'. As I stated above the 'Salty Insanity' was a little bit of a sore point for me, though luckily I was able to comfort myself with the other gift set that Lucky's sent my way (review coming soon :D). These are damn expensive cakes, but some of them are worth the money and them some.
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Bear mauling rumor is just that, rumor
Rumors of a "bear mauling" in the northern part of Mono County are just that, rumors, according to the Mono County Sheriffs Department. Here's what really happened, according to the sheriffs department:
On Tuesday, Oct. 11, at approximately 2:30 pm, Mono County Sheriff's Department dispatch received a call regarding a reported bear attack near the Twin Lakes area in Bridgeport.
The caller stated that they heard someone say, "there's a bear in the bushes" and then heard screaming. Mono County Sheriff's deputies along with Mono County Paramedics and Bridgeport Fire Department were dispatched to the area of Twin Lakes to try and locate the potential attack victim.
The Mono County Sheriff's Department Search and Rescue team along with care flight were put on standby in case additional resources were needed. An extensive search of the area was conducted. No sign of a bear in the area was seen and no reported victim was located. All responders were cancelled from the area.
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If you're looking for the incredible things to do in Orange County, you've come to the right place!
Conveniently situated just outside of Los Angeles, it's no wonder that the OC is a prime vacation destination — not to mention an ideal location for those lucky enough to call the vibrant area 'home.'
Whether you're looking for an unforgettable way to celebrate someone's special day, or are simple on the prowl for a fun new way to explore your stomping grounds, Orange County experience gifts are the key to unlocking some serious fun with family and friends!
Nestled up against the beautiful west coastline, it's tough to stay away from the OC's wonderful world of water. But why even try? With a host of Orange County activities ready and waiting to set sail, sweep you off your feet, and make some waves — these aquatic adventures are not to be missed! Go whale watching, reel in some fish, delight in delicious cuisine aboard a cruise, try surfing, fly a hydro-powered jetpack, and more!
And speaking of flying — there are plenty of adventurous things to do in Orange County by air and land, too! Learn to pilot a plane or helicopter; go ziplining or bungee jumping; give indoor skydiving a try; or enjoy a breathtaking aerial tour of LA, Hollywood, and the surrounding scenery!
Does the mere thought of H2O and air outings make your heart race with excitement? Then buckle up for this big news! Among the many unrivaled things to do in Orange County is an array of top-notch driving experiences, that really put the pedal to the metal! Check out the fleet of high-speed options that Cloud 9 Living offers at renowned Orange County attractions raced by the pros themselves — like the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana and the Chuckwalla Valley Raceway in Desert Center.
Hop behind the wheel of a real Indy or stock car to challenge the Auto Club Speedway's two miles of rubber-burnin' asphalt for yourself! Kick the big day off with a classroom training session, learning the ins and outs of professional racing — driving lines, communication systems, car mechanics, track geography, safety protocol, and more. Suit up in real driving gear, then head to pit road for a demo lap in a crew vehicle, followed by revving your very own engine to let loose, lap after lap!
Prefer to just sit back, hold on tight, and let a professional do the driving at top speeds? Done! Ride alongs are the perfect way to get the adrenaline pumping and experience first-hand how a race car driver takes on a track, relentlessly charging its curves and straightaways!
Got an eye on some of the 'flashier' sets of wheels? Indulge any car buff in the more exotic things to do in Orange County — like racing a Ferrari or taking a Lamborghini for a spin! The Auto Club Speedway comes equipped with a remarkable road course, packed with twists and turns that satisfy any horsepower-hungry thrill-seeker. And, of course, these Orange County experience gifts for enjoying the world's most prestigious, exotic vehicles come as both driving and ride along options — perfectly satisfying any need for speed!
How about making some memorable waves with Orange County experience gifts?
From diving straight into the water, to hovering above it, and cruising along it — Cloud 9 Living offers an array of things to do in Orange County that bring out the best in any aquatic activity!
Explore Orange County attractions from the comfort of a cruise ship. Keep your eyes peeled for some of the most magnificent signs of marine life on a whale watching excursion! Take Sunday nice 'n' easy as you enjoy the sights and sounds of Newport Beach or Marina Del Rey aboard a delectable brunch cruise, infused with bottomless glasses of champagne.
Embark on the evening outing of a lifetime from Newport Beach for a gourmet dinner cruise. Soak up the shoreline scenery while strolling along the deck. Enjoy fine dining and superior service, as well as cocktails and beverages from the ships cash bars. And if the mood strikes, get your feet moving to the beat of the cruise's live music entertainment!
For a more intimate option of things to do in Orange County, don't miss out on a gondola ride for two. Experience romance at its finest with this Newport Beach outing, not far from favorite Orange County attractions and activities! Let a charming gondolier navigate the boat along Newport Harbor's many quaint canals, as you share a box of chocolates and unique quality time with a special someone.
Want to up the ante on the H2O? Dive in to wet 'n' wild excursions that won't soon be forgotten like flying a jetpack, dabbling in sportfishing, catching a gnarly wave while surfing, or even hopping into the water with Great White Sharks!
With Orange County experience gifts like these, it's easy to make a big splash — with even bigger memories to last a lifetime!
The sky's the limit when it comes to remarkable things to do in Orange County!
There's no rule that says sightseeing in Orange County means both feet must be planted firmly on the ground. So why not take to the skies to explore instead?
Get swept off your feet with Orange County experience gifts that come loaded with airborne adventures, giving spectacularly unrivaled views of the famed OC and surrounding areas!
For those looking for a little bit of R-&-R, a variety of scenic tours offer the perfect getaway. Catch the sunrise or sunset immersed in the tranquility of a hot air balloon ride as you watch the Pacific Ocean sparkle in the distance. Escape the mainstream Orange County attractions to float peacefully through the California air on a glider ride for two — enjoying the picturesque Lake Henshaw, Hot Springs Peak, and Palomar Mountains below. Or soar above the hottest happenings in Hollywood in a helicopter!
Have a history buff on your hands? Climb above the clouds in a North American T-6 Texan Warbird; or hop aboard a brilliantly-restored 1920's biplane in San Diego for gorgeous glimpses of the SoCal countryside.
And guess what? Cloud 9 Living's list of air-mazing things to do in Orange County caters to people with big piloting dreams, too!
Take sky-high activities to new heights by learning to fly an airplane, helicopter, or glider. After a brief ground orientation and pre-flight aircraft assessment, go up, up and away for hands-on coaching by an FAA certified flight instructor. Stunning views of the incredible landscape below are undoubtedly included.
Have a hankering for a freefall? Put on a helmet and jumpsuit, and leave the parachute behind! An indoor skydiving excursion is one of the most memorable, fun things to do in Orange County. Float, twirl, and experience the freedom of flight inside a giant wind tunnel — a perfect outing for nearly any age!
Beef up any bucket list with action-packed Orange County experience gifts!
Adventures in the OC are out there, and they're waiting for you — woohoo! (Or for your lucky gift recipient, but either way, someone is going to have the time of his or her life!)
So what are you waiting for? The time is now, thrill-seekers — go make some epic memories happen with things to do in Orange County by land, air and sea!
Dive off of California's notorious Bridge to Nowhere, bravely plunging toward the expanse below on a bungee jump. Or harness up and suspend yourself from just a cable, racing among treetops and over valleys on the ultimate ziplining tour in the San Gabriel Mountains! Craving more? Cross suspended sky bridges, hike, and rappel as you soak up the stunning sights.
Yo-ho-ho, head to the H2O — where we dare you to defy gravity! Strap on a hydro-powered jetpack to take command of the water; hover, dolphin-dive, take-off, steer, walk on the water, go hands-free, and more!
And if you want your aquatic adventure to be under the sea instead, nothing gets the heart pounding like an encounter with Great White Sharks!
Hoping to keep the adrenaline pumping? Satisfy a need for speed behind the wheel of one of the most horsepower-hungry vehicles in the world. Head to the Auto Club Speedway or Chuckwalla Valley Raceway for things to do in Orange County that keep a sucker for speed smiling from ear to ear! Ride alongs and driving experiences are available in all sorts of makes and models — stock, Indy, Porsche, Audi, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Corvette, dragster, Harley Davidson, and more!
Care to courageously check out Orange County attractions that are a bit off the beaten path? Give rock climbing a go! Or take a mountain biking tour through the heart of the San Andreas Fault. Explore the geological phenomenon of Earthquake Canyon or Joshua Tree National Park by off-roading in a Jeep.
With action and adventure Orange County experience gifts like these, "daredevil" might just make a great middle name!


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Q: Is this Apple's Mapgate?
A: Yes.
Q: It is?
A: Most certainly is. Apple released a product which in its very first day didn't have the coverage of Google Maps, which took about eight years to get here:
Q: You're exaggerating. Google Maps has the best user experience of any company in this business, does it not?
A: Yes it does, if you walk on water, like Google does from Alicante to Valencia in Spain:
Q: C'mon that must be old data.
A: Well, the map says it's current:
Q: Maybe Google just didn't get to it yet. Google Maps is in beta anyhow.
A: Yes, it must be:
Q: This is confusing.
A: No it's not. It simply means Google Maps can and likely will get better. Just like Apple Maps.
Q: But Google Maps has been around for the better part of a decade.
A: Yes, mapping is hard.
Q: Then why did Apple kick Google Maps off the iOS platform? Wouldn't Apple have been better off offering Google Maps even while it was building its own map app? Shouldn't Apple have waited?
A: Waited for what? For Google to strengthen its chokehold on a key iOS service? Apple has recognized the significance of mobile mapping and acquired several mapping companies, IP assets and talent in the last few years. Mapping is indeed one of the hardest of mobile services, involving physical terrestrial and aerial surveying, data acquisition, correction, tile making and layer upon layer of contextual info married to underlying data, all optimized to serve often under trying network conditions. Unfortunately, like dialect recognition or speech synthesis (think Siri), mapping is one of those technologies that can't be fully incubated in a lab for a few years and unleashed on several hundred million users in more than a 100 countries in a "mature" state. Thousands of reports from individuals around the world, for example, have helped Google correct countless mapping failures over the last half decade. Without this public exposure and help in the field, a mobile mapping solution like Apple's stands no chance.
Q: So why not keep using a more established solution like Google's?
A: Clearly, no one outside Mountain View and Cupertino can say who's forced the parties to come to this state of affairs. Did Google, for example, want to extract onerous concessions from Apple involving more advertising leeway, user data collection, clickstream tracking and so on? Thanks to the largest fine in FTC's history Google had to pay (don't laugh!), we already know how desperate Google is for users' data and how cavalier it is with their privacy. Maybe Apple didn't like Google's terms, maybe it was the other way around, perhaps both parties agreed it was best to have two separate apps available…we don't know. After well-known episodes with Microsoft, Adobe and others, what we do know is that Apple has a justifiable fear of key third parties dictating terms and hindering its rate of innovation. It's thus understandable why Apple would want to wrest control of its independence from its chief rival on its most important product line.
Q: Does Apple have nothing but contempt for its users?
A: Yes, Apple's evil. When Apple barred Flash from iOS, Flash was the best and only way to play .swf files. Apple's video alternative, H.264, wasn't nearly as widely used. Thus Apple's solution was "inferior" and appeared to be against its own users' interests. Sheer corporate greed! Trillion words have been written about just how misguided Apple was in denying its users the glory of Flash on iOS. Well, Flash is now dead on mobile. And yet the Earth's obliquity of the ecliptic is still about 23.4°. We seemed to have survived that one.
Q: So all you're saying is that Apple Maps was rushed out the door even though it wasn't quite ready?
A: As they say, every turn-by-turn direction starts with the first step. The longer Apple waits the harder it gets. From iPods to iTunes to iPhones to iOS, Apple's modus operandi has been to introduce products and continuously improve them into widely attractive maturity by adding value without increasing prices, enlarging ecosystems, deepening integration and generally delighting users with a constant stream of innovations. With a user base fast approaching half a billion and thousands waiting in line to buy its latest product at this very moment, we empirically know this to be true. Why should Apple Maps be any different?


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Two schools in the Peninsula School District west of Tacoma, Wash. were found to have lead levels that exceeded the recommended federal levels for public water systems.
As a result, Seattle School Board committee discussed a draft proposal that would commit the district to long-term water testing, notifying parents of results and appointing an oversight committee, The Seattle Times reported.
If approved, the proposal would require water from school drinking fountains contains no more than 20 parts per billion (ppb) of lead and school drinking water will also be required to meet Seattle Public Utilities' standards for iron, zinc, turbidity and color.
Schools which fountains do not meet health and aesthetic standards would be taken out of service and be given bottled water. The district has allocated $400,000 in next year's budget for supplying bottled water to 60 schools, according to The Seattle Times.
Water quality testing results, which the district started releasing back in April showed that 62 of 94 buildings had two or more fountains with water that, after standing for at least six hours, contained more than 20 ppb of lead. About 3 percent of fountains that were flushed for 30 seconds still showed lead levels more than 20 ppb.
Board member Sally Soriano, chairwoman of the policy and legislative committee said that the proposed procedures will give parents confidence in the drinking water of public schools. According to her, the proposalmodeled on a Minnesota policylikely will be introduced at an Aug. 18 public hearing, with the board to vote on it Sept. 1.
At this point experts say it is unlikely any child has been harmed by Seattle school water.
Last week, the King County Board of Health recommended that the county's 18 school districts outside Seattle test drinking water in older schools, something schools across the country are confronting. Schools aren't required to test water under federal law, The Seattle Times reported.
A 1990s campaign to "Get the Lead Out" led to a 1992 Seattle schools water testingsince then the public attention to the issue has faded.
Ron English, the district's water-quality project manager, said under the proposal all fountains could be retested every three years, following a schedule public water suppliers keep in monitoring lead and copper levels in tap water. English didn't give an estimate of how much the plan will cost; however, he said it could take three years for all the fountains to be fixed.
Test results will allow the district to manage each school water problem individually.
The district will replace all water pipes at Fairmount Park, Mann, Schmitz Park and Wedgwood schools this summermore than a decade after a consultant told the district it should do so, The Seattle Times reported.
By Nov. 1, under the draft proposal, the board would appoint up to seven members to serve on a Water Quality Oversight Committee. The committee, which will consist of water-quality health experts, parents and administrators would report to the board at least twice a year.
Two schools in the Peninsula School District west of Tacoma, Wash. were found to have lead levels that exceeded the recommended federal levels for public water systems.


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- Yuniesky Betancourt hit a grand slam, and Carlos Gomez and Norichika Aoki also homered as the Milwaukee Brewers used an eight-run third inning to beat Barry Zito and the San Francisco Giants 10-8 on Tuesday night. Betancourt's fifth career grand slam highlighted the seven-hit inning that chased Zito. Rickie Weeks doubled home two runs and Jonathan Lucroy added a two-run single as the Brewers sent 12 batters to the plate. Zito faced 11 of them. Zito (2-1) had opened the season with consecutive scoreless seven-inning games. He struck out five and walked two in 2 2-3 innings and his 0.00 ERA ballooned to 4.86 ERA. Brandon Kintzler (2-0) got the win in relief for the Brewers.
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