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Aaron Palmer, 24, Seminole resident, died Saturday, August 25, 2012 in Seminole.
Aaron was born July 31, 1988 in Santa Paula California to Randall Palmer and Mary (Hanger) Hooper.
Aaron moved to Seminole in 2004 from Fillmore, California.
Aaron was manager of the Vailaint Detail Shop in Seminole.
He loved to fish and was a very talented artist. Aaron had a passion for cars.
Aaron was an outstanding football player in high school.
Most of all Aaron was a hard worker and a very loving and dedicated husband and father.
Aaron is survived by his wife, Nicole Attocknie of Seminole: his daughter, Mia Ann Marie Palmer of Seminole; one brother Eric Kigma of Chestnut, Illinois; a sister, Tiffany Palmer of Seminole, whom he was very close to and had a special bond with; mother and stepfather, Mary and Robert Hooper of Chestnut, Illinois; father Randall Palmer also survive him.
He is also survived by a grandfather, Bob Palmer of Fillmore California and his wife Shirley; an aunt, Bobbie Sue Palmer and cousin, Damien Ruiz, which he took care of in the home, also survive him.
Funeral services were held Friday, August 31, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Carl Whitfield and Vince Vanlandingham also officiated the service.
Honorary bearers were Eric Kigma, David Krause, Levi Pierce, Richy Kelly, Austin Laxton, Cody Stancell, Vince Vanlandingham, Damien Ruiz, Case Grizzle and Robert Hooper.
Funeral Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole.
Our beloved Eleanor Jean Perkins passed away at Santa Paula Hospital on September 6, 2012, following a long and hard-fought battle. She was born in Fillmore, California on March 22, 1927 to Lester and Ruth Burroughs. Her family consisted of two older sisters, a younger sister and younger brother, placing her squarely as the middle child, the peace keeper. She graduated from Fillmore High School in 1945 and went on to marry Eddie Earl Perkins in 1947, a WWII Navy veteran. In 1949, they were blessed with a daughter, Susan, and then welcomed their second daughter, Peggy, two years later. Eleanor's whole life was spent as a dedicated home-maker, wife and mother, with the majority of her life spent on Perkins' ranch where Eddie and she made their home. She worked in town from time to time and enjoyed her work at Western Auto and the Fillmore Bootery. Eleanor always remembered those times in her life fondly as she loved meeting new people, seeing old friends and doing something that she took pride in.
The cornerstone of Eleanor's life was her unwavering faith in God. She was an active member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fillmore and lived her life following Jesus' example of living simply and with purpose. Her faith was what sustained her throughout her life, saying nightly prayers and turning to God not just for the big things, but also to thank him for the little ones. She was passionate about nature, often choosing to spend her time outside with her flowers or perusing the ranch on her walks she so enjoyed. In 1996, Eleanor and Eddie reached a milestone in their lives, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with their family members by their sides. In 1999, Eddie suffered a stroke and Eleanor unselfishly became his primary caregiver, spending her days caring for him in their home until he passed away in 2002.
They shared a special bond that demonstrated to those who knew them the dedication and love that is possible between two people. Eleanor had a deep devotion to her family and is survived by her sister Kathleen Amrhine (nee Burroughs), daughters Susan League and Peggy Evans (Gene Evans, D.D.S.), granddaughters Carrie Alamillo (Timmy), Amy de la Piedra (Doug), Linsey Evans, and Abby League, great-grandchildren Moneh Tello, Evan Alamillo, Anthony Chessani, Della Alamillo, and Thomas Alamillo, and great-great-grandson David Tello, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Eddie Perkins after 56 years of marriage, beloved parents Lester and Ruth Burroughs and siblings Elaine Moller, Patricia Erickson and Donald Burroughs. Eleanor's life was one spent loving God, her family and friends.
She was happiest surrounded by beauty and believed everyday was worth living to its fullest. She will be truly missed by all those who knew and loved her, whether it was by the name Mom, Mimi, Grandma Nor or simply and blessedly Eleanor. "You'll find that life is still worthwhile, if you just smile." We'll keep on smiling, Eleanor, because we were honored that you were here to teach us how. Eleanor's family would like to extend their deepest appreciation to all the men and women at Santa Paula Hospital, and a special and heartfelt thank you to Norma Viorato for her dedication to caring for Eleanor and the love and happiness she shared with her daily. A private memorial service will be held Thursday, September 13, 2012. Arrangements were entrusted to Ted Mayr Funeral Home in Ventura. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Fillmore Alumni Association in Eleanor's name.
Joseph Alcocer Jr., age 64, passed away Sunday August 27, 2012 at UCLA Medical Center after a 5 month courageous battle with leukemia.
Joseph also known as "Joe" was a life-long resident of Piru, Ca. Joseph graduated from Fillmore High School and shortly after married his high school sweetheart, Josephine Alcocer. They were married for 42 years and together raised 3 children.
Joseph had a love for deer hunting and being outdoors. He looked forward to his yearly hunting trips to the Sierra Mountains and traveling out of state with his close friends. He also enjoyed fishing and camping. Joseph had so many great memories and stories of his adventures with his buddies. In his younger years Joseph was fond of his motorcycles and cars and took pride in them.
Joseph worked for General Motors as an auto worker for 35 years and retired at the age of 54. The years following his retirement Joseph was able to lead a more relaxed and enjoyable life with his family. He enjoyed working in his yard and spending time with his dogs. He was able to spend quality time with his wife. He cherished the times he got to spend with his children and grandchildren.
Joseph is preceded in death by his father, Joe G Alcocer and mother, Elisa Alcocer. He is survived by his wife, Josephine Alcocer; son, Joseph Alcocer and wife Julia; daughter, Sunshine Gray and husband Jeremy Gray ; son, Mike Alcocer. He is also survived by his sister, Olivia Magallon and husband Joe; sister, Sonia Oseguera and husband Felix. He also leaves 3 grandchildren: Joseph Miller Alcocer; Sierra Gray, and Gerrit Gray and 6 nieces and nephews.
Joseph was a very generous man who was always willing to help others in time of need. He had a kind heart and gave unselfishly to family and friends. We will forever remember his love and devotion to his family.
Funeral Services Honoring the Life of Joseph Alcocer Jr. will be held at San Salvador Mission Parish in Piru, CA., beginning first with the recitation of the rosary at 7pm, Friday, August 31st. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am, Saturday, September 1st with Father Barney Gatlin Officiating. Committal & Interment will follow immediately at Piru Cemetery. A potluck reception will take place at Britt Park in Piru, CA following the interment.
For map and directions to ceremony locations and to sign the family's online guest book, share stories and post pictures please visit our website: www.mysantapaulafuneralhome.com and click on Joseph's name located below "Recent Obituaries".
Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the Family Owned & Operated Robert Rey Garcia Jr Funeral Svcs., Santa Paula. 805.229.7054.
Laurabelle J. Starnes passed away on Friday August 17, 2012, 2012 in Fillmore, CA. She was 84 years old. Her husband Jack of 49 ½ years, preceded her death in 1997. Laurabelle is survived by daughters Linda Faris (Jim) and Kathy Campbell both of Fillmore and brother Stanley Jones also of Fillmore. Grandchildren include Laurie Best (Jon), Mike Campbell (Jenny) and Jimmy Faris (Mindi) Great-grandchildren are Miriam (10), Hannah (10), George (8) and William (4) Campbell of Gibsonville, NC, Emma (7) and Elena (6) Best of Stockton, CA. and Bryn (10months) Faris of Thousand Oaks, CA
At the request of Laurabelle, there will not be a public memorial or graveside service. The extended family will gather around Christmas time and will collectively honor her at that time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 3160 Geneva Street, Los Angeles CA. 90020, Attn: Gene Raymaud, Interim Administrator or to Miracle League of Ventura County, 345 N. Kimball Road, Ventura CA. 93004, or to your favorite charity.
Gretchen Anderson, 100, died peacefully on Wednesday August 15 in Fillmore, California. A funeral was held last Saturday, August 18. Born as Gretchen Stewart, at age 10 she moved with her family to Fillmore from Bolivar, Missouri. A 1930 graduate of Fillmore High School, Gretchen had a sharp mind, a love of other people and an excellent sense of humor. She worked for the telephone company (what is now AT&T) for 43 years, as Fillmore's chief operator, then as a regional manager. At one time she was the only woman manager out of the 600 managers in Southern California. She enjoyed people and had many friends from the organizations she belonged to: Business and Professional Women, Ebell Club, and the Women's Society Circle of her the Faith Community Church. Gretchen was married and widowed twice to Ralph Stanley and Ray Anderson. Gretchen was one of eight children. Kenny Stewart, Sid Stewart, Walt Stewart, Guy Stewart, Ruth Howard, Effie Hancock, and Mayme Hurt. She is survived by fourteen niece and nephews, all who will miss her greatly.
"Love is how you stay alive, even after you are gone."
-Mitch Albom
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Marilyn Joyce Kernen, of Fillmore, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2012.
Marilyn was born in Covina, California on October 15, 1929. She attended Clearwater Junior High, where she was always the perfect student, sitting in the front row, getting excellent grades. That was where she met the love of her life and her best friend, Bob Kernen, in the 8th grade, when he was sent to the front row for talking too much in the back of the class.
After graduating from high school, she spent several years working as a bank teller. She married Bob in 1956 and they had 51 beautiful years together before his death in 2007. After the birth of her first child, she quit her job at the bank and began her job as a full-time mother. Marilyn and Bob raised their family for several years in Costa Mesa, spent 10 happy years in Hemet, California, and then moved to Fillmore in 1981.
Marilyn had a wry sense of humor and loved late night TV, murder mysteries, black coffee, and family dinners on the weekends. She was the world's best listener and any problem seemed easier to handle once it was talked over with her. She made Christmas and birthdays so special for her kids and grandchildren, and lived her life with quiet strength and dignity. We will miss her more than words can express, but we take comfort in the many memories we have of all the years we spent with her. We know she is reunited with Bob, and is now at peace.
Her husband, Robert Kernen, and mother, Marie Smith, preceded Marilyn in death. She is survived by her three daughters, Diane Smith (husband Tony) of Ventura, Joyce Davantzis, (husband Dean) of Los Osos, and Beverly Garnica (husband John) of Fillmore. Marilyn also leaves her six grandchildren; Natalie, Laura and Grace Garnica, Candice and Matthew Davantzis and Alex Munoz, her beloved sister and brother-in-law Carol and Jim Painter, and her three nephews, Scott, Paul and Darrin Walker.
A memorial service for Marilyn is scheduled for Saturday, August 25th, at 1:00 p.m. Skillin-Carroll Mortuary, 600 Central Avenue, Fillmore, California.
Albert R. Bellio july 5, 1926 - july 29, 2012
Albert Roy Bellio, born July 5, 1926 in Chicago; he passed away after a brief illness on July 29, 2012 surrounded by his family in Cape Coral, Florida. Son of Joseph and Clara Bellio, widower of his loving wife Mary Ann, he was an Army veteran and self-made Entrepreneur.
Albert was employed with Eaton Laboratories and Mars Co. for many years. He became a Real Estate developer in California and Florida. Albert loved his work in Construction and Investments all his life. He enjoyed boating, fishing and traveling the world. Cherishing his memory, he is survived by his loving children Dean Sr., Debra and Dari, his brother Richard, his companion Lillian Burn, his grandchildren Dean Jr., Kristin, James III, Jennifer, Jamie, Stevie, Julie and Nico, and his great grandchildren Dean III., Ashley, Brandon, Brittany, Tyler, Ashton, Jeramiah, Josiah, Jacob, Taylor, Hailey, James IV, Jayden and Ashton. They will keep him in their hearts forever.
A Tribute Service will be held on Saturday August 18, 2012 at 10:30am. at Bastian and Perrott, Oswald Mortuary, 18728 Parthenia St. Northridge, CA 91324. He will be interred immediately afterward at the San Fernando Mission Cemetery, 11160 Stranford Ave. Mission Hills, CA 91345.
Viola Riesgo Garnica, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully after a brief hospitalization for an infection, the morning of Sunday, August 5, 2012, at her home in Fillmore surrounded by her family. She had bravely battled non-Hodgkins Lymphoma since 2009. She had just celebrated her 80th birthday, having been in remission from cancer for a year.
Viola Catherine Riesgo was born on June 25, 1932, to cement mason James and housewife Lou Riesgo of Fillmore. The third of four Riesgo children, she began her education in Fillmore's segregated schools during the height of the Depression. A determined 5-year-old, Viola enrolled herself in Sespe School kindergarten instead of the old Mountain View School. Her innocent determination to attend school with her friends broke the 'color' barrier of the time opening the doors for many others to follow. She excelled in mathematics, spelling, reading, writing and sports. While attending Fillmore High School she lettered in four sports and was vice president of the Girls' Athletic Association. She graduated from Fillmore High with the Class of 1950 and had hoped to attend college but the Korean War and family necessity required her to go to work. She worked as an office clerk for the Frank Munoz Pipeyard until 1955 when she married her next door neighbor, Louis Garnica. The couple started a family, raising three daughters, Catherine, Luanne and Debra. As a working mother Viola was first a seamstress, then a payroll clerk and office administrator for the Fashion Development (Olga) Corporation in Fillmore. She was an officer with the Business and Professional Women's service club and also served on the Fillmore Planning Commission.
Viola and her family helped to fundraise for the new St.Francis of Assisi Church on Highway 126 in Fillmore. Louis and she chaired the St. Francis Church fireworks booth for 16 years with help from family and friends. Viola and Louis also made many friends as members of the church-affiliated Padrinos and Los Caballeros organizations. When Viola retired from the Olga Company after 25 years she was able to help raise her five grandchildren, one of the greatest joys of her life. And, because she and her husband missed the chance to attend college, she made sure that her three daughters attended and graduated from Pepperdine University. She also encouraged four of her five grandchildren -- Will, Marie, Karen and Jim -- to graduate from California public universities, with the fifth grandchild, Megan, on track to graduate from Cal State University, Monterey Bay in two years.
Viola was an affectionate "Nana" to her family and as a consummate cook. She lovingly prepared everything from tasty lunches and snacks to lavish meals of Mexican, Italian and All-American fare for "family night" dinners and special occasions. She loved to tend to her rose garden and backyard filled with fruit trees and exotic plumeria plants. In later years she enjoyed road trips along the historic "Route 66" highways through Nevada and other western states, visiting the Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore, and attending mariachi festivals in Arizona, New Mexico and Las Vegas.
Viola is survived by Louis, her devoted husband of 57 years; sister Eleanor Vargas of Fillmore; brothers Frank Riesgo of Santa Paula and James Riesgo of Ventura; daughters Catherine Garnica of Fillmore, Luanne and son-in-law John Schaper of Simi Valley and Debra and son-in-law Kevin Louth of Fillmore; grandsons Will Schaper of Madrid, Spain, and Jim Schaper of Simi Valley; granddaughters Marie Schaper of San Diego, Karen and Megan Louth of Fillmore; and countless nieces, nephews, cousins, goddaughters, godsons and friends.
Family and friends may visit 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 12, 2012, at Skillin-Snyder Mortuary in Fillmore. Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fillmore on Monday, August 13 at 10 a.m. Graveside services will follow at Bardsdale Cemetary. A reception will follow at the St. Francis of Assisi Church hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society or to the "Relay for Life" fundraise.
Joseph G. Tirado, 54, of San Francisco, passed away July 15, 2012, while surrounded by family and close friends.
Joseph was born July 30, 1957, in Santa Paula, California, to Jose Guadalupe Tirado and Ida (Sanchez) Tirado.
He graduated from Fillmore High School in 1975. He continued his education at California State University, Northridge, graduating with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and obtained his Master of Business Administration Degree from California State Polytechnic University Pomona.
He found great joy in philanthropic works, active involvement in his parish community, and the years he served as the Master of Ceremonies for the Bishop of San Jose, P.J. McGrath. He enjoyed traveling, the arts, and fine culinary experiences. He treasured time with family and friends and will always be remembered for his thoughtfulness and remarkable sense of humor.
He is survived by his father, J.G. Tirado of Piru; brothers and their spouses, Frank and Karen Tirado of San Antonio, Texas, and Greg and Annie Tirado of Riverside, California; his sister and her spouse, Nini and Joseph Trafecanty of Newhall, California; his sister Julie Jimenez of Pisa, Italy; and several nephews, nieces, and great nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ida (Sanchez) Tirado.
The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 10, 2012, 11:00 a.m., at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fillmore. Interment at Bardsdale Cemetery will immediately follow.
Joyce Lee Zavala( Stoner), born on November 16, 1937 in Tuckerman, AR, went to meet her Lord on Thursday July 19, 2012 in Plano, TX at the age of 74, after a lengthy battle with several illnesses. Mom was a resident of Frisco, TX for the past six years and was a longtime resident of Fillmore, CA. She graduated from Fillmore High School in 1956. She worked for Sunkist in the Fillmore-Piru Citrus Association beginning in 1969 and retired in 2000 after 31 years. Mom loved spending time with her children and grandchildren when they came to visit.
She will be remembered for her dry sense of humor, quick wit, undying compassion and her willingness to help wherever and whenever she could.
Our lives have changed forever. Learning to live without your physical presence is a daily challenge. We love you and miss you more than words could express.
She will be deeply missed by all her family. She was preceded in death by her mother (Alma Jackson) father (Lewis), sister (Mary Vest) and granddaughter (Amber Zavala). She is survived by her brother, Lewis Jackson Jr, children Richard, Regina, Joe, Michael (Ronnell) and Patrick (Angelica). Also, by her grandchildren Suzanne, Jenna, Kristopher, Cameron, Devyn, Joseph, Julia, Jennifer, Shane, December, Destyni, Brandon, Nathan, Anthony, Dezeray, Jazmine, Matthew, Ethan and Isabella Zavala. And, two great-grandchildren Kaitlyn and Richard.
A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date, per family request.
Reva "Irene" Horn
May 28, 1921 – July 20, 2012
Irene was the second child of Frank and Fern Parks of Success, Arkansas.
Wearing a blue dress, she married Cyrus Horn in 1936 and moved to Fillmore, California in 1946.
She worked for several local businesses and retired from the Fillmore School District as a cafeteria manager for San Cayetano Elementary School.
Irene was an active member of the Fillmore Church of Christ since 1946, helping with Vacation Bible School, opening her home and cooking for potlucks. Her dishes were always made with love: especially her famous Missouri cookies.
"Rene" loved the colors red and yellow; she enjoyed crocheting, visiting with friends, walking, telling stories, feeding guests and serving others in any way she could.
She was preceded in death by parents Frank and Fern Parks, husband Cyrus Horn, brothers George and Rufus (Buck) Parks, sister Helena (Sis) Brazell and son Jim Horn.
Irene is survived by her sister Violet (Red) Shephard, son Frank Horn (wife Debbie), daughter Betty Brown (husband Roger), six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, many nephews and nieces, and a large circle of friends.
"The best is not too good for me or mine." –Irene Horn
Viewing is scheduled for Thursday, July 26 3:30-8:30pm at Skillin-Carroll Mortuary in Fillmore.
Graveside service will be held on Friday, July 27 2:00pm at Bardsdale Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Santa Clara Valley Hospice P.O. Box 365 Santa Paula, CA 93061.
Evelyn Cozier Grove passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2012.
Evelyn was born in Omaha, Nebraska on November 6, 1920 to parents, Ethel and Harold Cozier. She attended Fillmore Elementary School with two sisters, Doris and Eileen. Evelyn graduated from Fillmore High School in 1938, Santa Barbara State College in 1942, and graduate work at the University of Washington in Seattle.
She married Hollis Grove on October 25, 1946, and lived in Kimberly, Idaho from 1946 to 1950, moved to Seattle, Washington from 1951 to 1956 where she taught first and second grade. Evelyn moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1957, then to Long Beach, California where she again taught first and second grade. She moved with Husband, Hollis to Las Vegas, Nevada and taught first and second grade from 1959 to 1960.
Evelyn arrived in Ventura in 1960 and taught first and second grade at El Camino, Will Rogers and Junipero Sierra schools until retirement in 1977.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Hollis Grove, her Sister Eileen and good friend Glen Marcus. Evelyn is survived by Sister Doris Kennedy and many nieces and nephews.
Evelyn dearly loved cats, gardening, and telling jokes. She attended weekly business discussions at the Senior Center, bingo at McDonalds, enjoyed walking in the mall, San Buenaventura Women's Club, and College Methodist Church.
Upon her request, no services will be held.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home and Crematory, 3150 Loma Vista Rd., Ventura. Condolences may be left at TedMayrFuneralHome.com.
On July 6, 2012, just 49 days short of his 102 birthday, Joe Bart Nunez was finally able to rest. He was born on August 24, 1910, in El Monte, CA, the eldest son and only remaining of 10 children born to Ramon & Ysabel Martinez Nunez. Passing before him were his siblings Pauline Ruiz, Lillian Aguirre, Jess, Sylvester, Ralph, Eleanor Dominguez, Carmen, Ramona and Carmen. In 1993, he was preceded in death by Nettie, his beloved wife of 56 years.
He was a man of faith, a member of the St. Francis of Assisi parish in Fillmore. He belonged to the Holy Name Society, was an usher and volunteered for various activities, and later attended services at the San Salvador Mission in Piru.
Joe saw & experienced many changes in the century of his life. He was known for his extraordinary recollections of all things. He told many stories, like being sent out as a teenager to look for victims of the San Francisquito Dam tragedy, and of growing up during the boom-town days of Piru.
Joe worked for over 50 years as the only employee of Goodenough Ranch. He was the embodiment of the term "hard-working", spending his entire week working on the job and then tending to his yard during his time off. Upon his retirement, he and Nettie moved to their home in Piru, where he had l6 fruit trees, including a sweet lime tree that had been grafted to an orange tree by his father, which produced both types of fruit.
He was truly an outdoors-man, be it hunting or camping and fishing with his family in the eastern Sierras as a younger man, or simply tending his extensive array of fruit trees in his yard. He took particular joy in harvesting macadamia nuts from his tree. He always enjoyed giving away whatever his trees happened to be producing. One of his greatest joys was curing olives from his trees & giving jars away to anyone lucky enough to be around before they ran out. He loved his flowers, caring for his rose bushes, poinsettias, and geraniums. He especially loved all his dogs, always having one for a pet and growing so close to them that their loss was always hard. He leaves behind his beloved companion Harley.
Joe was an athlete, playing baseball in his youth for the team from Piru. He remembered playing teams from Carpinteria as well as others from the county. He played second base. He followed all sports, but it was no surprise that he was an avid baseball fan, rooting for the Angels, a particular source of contention when it came to the Dodger fans in the family.
Although he had to quit school to help support his family, and probably because of that, he valued education. It was with his help that his grandchildren were both able to graduate from college.
The family would like to thank all the staff from the Fillmore Convalescent Center and Assisted Home Hospice, who provided excellent care for Joe during his last 3 years.
Joe is survived by his only child, daughter Joanne and her husband Wayne Fore, and much-loved grandchildren Brianna Fore and Chad Fore. He also leaves his friend and brother-in-law Eddie Villa, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Thursday July 12, 2012 from 5-8pm with a rosary recited at 7:00pm, at San Salvador Mission in Piru. Funeral mass will be held Friday, July 13, 2012 at 9:00am, Also at San Salvador Mission. Arrangements are under the direction of Skillin-Carroll Mortuary Fillmore. Condolence messages may be left at Skillincarrollfil.com
Pedro Diaz was born on March 2, 1923 in Tangancicuaro, Michoacan, Mexico to Luis and Guadalupe Diaz. In the early morning hours of June 30th, Pedro passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife of 62 years, his 7 children, and loving grandchildren.
Pedro was born and raised in Tangancicuaro, Michoacan, and at the age of 26 he married Ana Rodriguez on July 27, 1949. In the years that followed they began expanding their family with the births of their 7 children: Luz, Luis, Ramiro, Ramon, Rafael, Ana, and Pedro. They would've had 7 sons, sadly, two of them passed away to childhood illnesses. Despite his difficult childhood Pedro was a responsible and loving father, who taught his children the value of love, respect, and strength. All of which was necessary when Pedro began going to the United States in the 1950's as part of the Bracero Program. The program required him to spend a good deal of time away from his family but as a devoted husband and father he always mailed them his earnings from his work. In 1969 he obtained legal residency for himself, his wife and his children; and brought them to the United States. It was always said, that it was important for them to come together and all at once.
Once his family was settled into Fillmore he began working in neighboring cities, in the fields of a chicken farm and in a factory that produced airplane windows. Even after he retired at the age of 65 he continued to work part-time taking care of a small ranch in Moorpark. He always kept himself busy working on one project or another and could often be seen riding his bike to the store to buy groceries for him and his wife. One of his sister-in-laws said it best, Pedro was like an ant, always moving, always working, and very persistent. When he wasn't working he enjoyed being at home either watching or listening to a Los Angeles Dodger game.
Pedro will now be a guardian angel to his wife, Ana, his children, Luz and Javier Alcaraz, Luis and Jenny Diaz, Ramiro and Trini Diaz, Ramon and Eva Diaz, Rafael and Lupe Diaz, Ana and Agustin Campos, and Pedro Diaz, 16 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Our family would like to acknowledge and thank the Fillmore Convalescent Home and Assisted Home Hospice staff who took such great care of our father in his last days. Thank you for your kindness and patience and for allowing our family to be with our father at all hours. We will be forever grateful for your help and hospitality.
Viewing will be held on Friday, July 6th at Skillin Carrol Mortuary in Fillmore, Ca. from 3-6pm, followed by the Rosary at 7pm. Mass is Saturday, July 7th at 8:45am at Saint Francis Church, burial to follow immediately at Bardsdale Cemetery.
Bobby joined the Lord, his parents, other members of his family and friends on June 20, 2012. He was at Ventura County Medical Center where he passed away peacefully in his sleep after a brief battle with Cancer.
Bobby was born in Santa Paula, California on November 22, 1963. He is survived by his wife Kathy of 21 years, his amazing daughters Kristy and Candace, sister Jo Ellen Tubbs-Smelcer and brother Paul Tubbs (wife Sharon). He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Grave side services will be held at on Noon, Saturday, July 7, 2012, at the Santa Paula Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome at the services and reception immediately following.
The family would like to stay a special thanks to Dr. Michael Tushla, Santa Paula Hospital and VCMC for the excellent/caring care they provided to Bobby. We would also like to thank his employer Thompco for being there for Bobby and our family as well as a big hug to all our friends and family for their support during this time of sorrow.
Freda M. Hoy died peacefully in her sleep with her family at her side on Sunday, July 1st 2012. She was born on February 21st, 1923 in San Francisco, California. She was a devout Episcopalian and loved her family. She was very active in her faith and was the first woman appointed to the Vestry in the Southern California Diocese Region. She lived in the San Francisco area, Van Nuys and moved to Fillmore, Ca; 20 years ago. She was very active in her community and Trinity Episcopal Church. She was in charge of their Thrift Store for over 10 years, helping many locally and benefiting the community greatly.
Freda had a passion for flowers, sewing, cooking, bird watching and her family. She was always willing to help others and volunteer to bake for an event. Freda's favorite flowers were red tulips and yellow daffodils. She passed on to be with her husband, but cherished memories will live on in the hearts of her family.
Two special family favorite memories are: her famous Christmas Persimmon Pudding with Hard Sauce and Lemon Sauce for dessert for every Christmas Dinner for the last 32 years. It wouldn't be the Christmas season without Freda making her special dessert for her family to enjoy. Another treasured memory is her also famous Chocolate Cake that she would make every 4th of July, this was the special cake that won her husband's heart the first time they met over a dinner for the Merchant Marines her mother had planned. The chocolate cake won her husband and we would enjoy it every year with her re-telling the story.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Robert J. Hoy Jr.
Freda is survived by her 5 children: son Christopher Hoy (wife Yuwadee), daughter Sue O'Flynn (husband Maurice), daughter Nancy Zeise (husband Peter), son Patric Hoy and daughter Annette Ross; 4 granddaughters: Nancy O'Flynn, Carmel Larson (husband Brian), Brandy Lopez (husband Edy) and Anya Zeise; 3 great-grandchildren: Eddy Lopez, Claire & Claudia Larson.
Her family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff that attended to her in her final days. She received excellent compassionate care at Fillmore Urgent Care and Santa Paula Hospital.
Freda always had a kind word to anyone that came to her, she was a sweet generous lady in all aspects of her life. She will be sorely missed here on Earth by her family, but her passing is eased knowing that she will be reunited with her husband again and be in God's presence.
There will be a funeral service on Sunday, July 8th, 2012 at 1pm at Trinity Episcopal Church, 600 Saratoga St, Fillmore, Ca 93015.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church in Fillmore, Ca in Freda's memory.
With great sadness the family of Chuck (Hoover) Randall announce his passing on June 25, 2012 after a brief illness.
Chuck enjoyed a long career in marketing in the asphalt pavement industry. He represented the Newhall Refinery from 1965 to 1989, then Fletcher Oil from 1989 to 1992 and finished his career with San Joaquin Refinery from 1992 until retirement in December, 2011.
He was born in Danville, Arkansas on March 2, 1934. His family moved to California in the early 1940's. Chuck served his country for 11 years in the US Air Force. He married Nadine Gunn in 1955 and they were married 29 years until her passing.
Chuck is survived by his wife of 27 years Edith, sons Ron (Susie) Randall and Bill Randall. Step sons Eric (April) Hutchins, Neal (Heather) Hutchins and step daughter Janet (Rod) Schrock. Brother David Randall, 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Lorene Randall, brothers Bob, Carl, Billy Randall and sister Louise Gunn.
He was a member of the Asphalt Paving Association of California and the Piru Petroleum Club. Chuck loved golf and he was a member of the Mt. View Golf Club. He was proud to have made three holes in one, the last one at Mt. View just a few months before his passing.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 6 at 11 a.m. at Bardsdale Cemetary, 1698 S. Sespe St., Fillmore. In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Skillin-Carroll Mortuary, 600 Cental Ave., Fillmore, CA 93015 805-524-0744.
Alfonso Anguiano Arroyo was born August 2, 1928 and went to be with our Lord on June 24, 2012. His devoted wife and his loving family surrounded him.
Alfonso was born in Tendeparacua, Michoacan in Mexico to Julia Anguiano and Jose Arroyo. He came to the United States in 1947, and met and married the love of his life, Carmen Reyes (Arroyo). They had 60 wonderful years of marriage. Not to say it was perfect, but it was filled with love, forgiveness and much laughter. Together they raised 12 children, Jenny Romo, Mary Flores, Daniel Esquivel, Carmen Ortiz, Joe Arroyo, Ana Pari, Armando Arroyo, Arthur Arroyo, Annette Fox, Albert Arroyo, Alisia Arroyo, and Amie Bradford. They also enjoyed 25 grandchildren and 18 grandchildren.
Alfonso was a very hard working man, who always took pride in providing for his family. Together with his wife, he bought his very own home in 1963. He loved being in his yard, gardening, planting fruit trees, and caring for his famous roses. Everyone that knew him knew that his fruit from his yard was delicious! He had oranges, lemons, grapefruit, strawberries, tomatoes, grapes, and pomegranates to name a few.
He loved sports and always made time to be there for his children and grandchildren's sporting events. He loved attending the Fillmore Flashes football games, Little League games, and Fillmore Raider games. His favorite sports teams were the Los Angeles Dodgers, The Los Angeles Lakers, and The Los Angeles (now St. Louis) Rams. He was a long time member of the Knights of Columbus and was a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels program.
Alfonso's life was filled with much laughter and love. When we remember him we will always remember how as much as he tried to show that macho side of him, he was a very loving man to all of us. We all hold our own special memories of him in our hearts. We are at peace knowing that he is now with our Heavenly Father and is no longer in pain. He is free to walk, and garden up in heaven now.
Our family would like to send a huge THANK YOU to Vista Cove and their hospice staff who cared for our father in his last days. They were a tremendous amount of comfort to both our father and our family. They went above and beyond to make us all happy and comfortable during a difficult time. We will forever be grateful.
Isaiah 41:10- Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous hand…
Viewing is Thursday June 28th at Skillin Carrol Mortuary in Fillmore, Ca from 3-8pm. Rosary will be recited at 6pm. Mass is Friday, June 29th at 10am at St Francis of Assisi Church in Fillmore. Ca. The burial will immediately follow, but it is requested that it be immediate family members only.
Henry James "Hank" Data passed away peacefully at Home to be with his Heavenly Father, Friday June 8, 2012 at age 95. He was born to Joseph and Catterina Data December 8, 1916 in Krebs Oklahoma where he was raised until coming to Los Angeles, year 1937. He was employed at E. A. Hoffman Candy Co. where he met his Wife Floreine J. (Anderson)
They were married Year 1940 and have celebrated 72 wonderful years. Henry was a WWII Veteran and served in the U.S. Navy as Boatswain's Mate Aviation-2nd Class. After leaving the Navy, year 1945. He attended GENERAL MOTORS INSTITUTE, Flint Michigan where he received his training as a Parts and Service Manager. He was employed at JONES BROS. PONTIAC, Fillmore until 1961 and then WM. L MORRIS, Chevrolet - Oldsmobile as Parts Manager until retirement 1986.
Henry was preceded in death by his entire Family. He is survived by his wife Floreine, Son James A. Sr., Ojai, Ca. Grandsons, James Jr. great Grandsons Dillon and Dalton, Fillmore, Ca. Joshua, wife Lorie and great-grand-daughter Sophia, Oak View, Ca. Nieces Dottie Stone, Mc Alester, Ok. Alice King (Jim) Blue Rapids, Ks. Great Niece Kara Friedman (Brian) Great-great Nephew Nathan and Great-great Niece Maya. Great Niece Jeanie Dancer (Kelly), Bixby, Ok. Niece Pat Paris (Phil) San Antonio, Tx, Nephew Walter D. Wallace, Hawaii, Kathy Logerberg, Great-nephew Justin, Encinitas, Ca. Great Niece Jessica Norris (Greg) Great-great Niece Sofia, Carlsbad, Ca. Nephew Robert Plumbley Jr. and Wife Pamela, Coronado, Ca. Great Niece Patty Green (Ron) Great-great Niece Sienna, Prescott, Az. Great-Niece Deborah "Debbie" Plumbley, La Mesa and Great-great Niece Alanna Saenz. Great-Nephew Rob Plumbley (Sarah) and Great-great Nephew Jake, Gilbert, Az.
Henry was an avid Golfer. Fifty years ago when Elkins Ranch Golf Club was formed, he was a fixture there. He served as a member of Directors many times. Year 1984. GOLF DIGEST ALMANIC listed his "ELKINS RANCH COURSE - Holes in One" of Four Years- 1976, 1984, 1994 and 1998. He reported two more there, all at Hole #16, shot from a different terrain. His retirement in 1986 allowed more Golf. His Senior PGA Marshalling for 27 Years was his pride.
The Family extends Special Thanks to Sister-in law, Juliette II C. Aprato and her beloved departed husband, David E. Aprato; Nephew and Niece Robert and Pamela Plumbley. Friends, Richard and Marie Foster; Doctors and Staff: Richard J. Tushla, M.D. and Thomas Q. Kong Jr. M.D. for the many years of service and for always being there for us.
Honoring Henry's request, there will be no Service, a Family Bedside Goodbye occurred and Cremation has taken place.
Donations in Henry's Memory may be made to Charity of choice - or Assisted Home Hospice 4450 Westinghouse St. Suite 103, Ventura, Ca. 93003
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Jean R. Jeffery, who passed away peacefully after a brief illness Thursday, May 31, 2012. Jean was born on January 9, 1923 at home near Selden, Kansas. She grew up on the family farm until 1935, when the family moved Laton, California. Jean met the love of her life, Raymond A. Jeffery, at Laton High School. They were married in 1942, shortly before Ray left for the Pacific Campaign with the United States Army.
In 1951, Jean and the family moved to Ventura, California. She worked as a bookkeeper for Spitler Accounting in Ventura, and then Cowell and Barrow CPAs in Fillmore, California until her retirement.
Jean's loves were her family, her many friends, her cat "Pretty Baby", and of course , Channel Islands Chapter #78, Order of the Eastern Star in Ventura, joining in 1971. During her 41 years, she became Worthy Matron in 1979 and again in 2005.
Jean is survived by her two sons, Jerry L. Jeffery of Ventura, California, daughter-in-law Barbara Jeffery, grandson Eric Jeffery, granddaughter Kathy Bilodeau and her husband Jim Bilodeau, great-granddaughter Mandi Bilodeau, great-grandson Matthew Bilodeau, great-granddaughter Madison Olachea and her husband Josh Olachea and great great- grandson Landen Olachea; as well as son, James A. Jeffery of Ojai, California, daughter-in-law Marcie L.R. Jeffery, granddaughters Stephanie "Stevi" Jeffery, Kym Jeffery, Tara Jeffery and her husband Rick Bisaccia, grandson Ty Jeffery and his wife Michelle Evdokimov, great-grandson Kiran Bisaccia and great-granddaughter Simone Jeffery. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff and volunteers of Community Memorial Hospital and the outstanding CMH Palliative Team.
Services will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2012, 11:00 A.M. at the Masonic Lodge , 482 E. Santa Clara Street, Ventura. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Channel Islands Chapter #78 OES, 482 E. Santa Clara Street, Ventura, California, 93001.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home and Crematory, 3150 Loma Vista Rd., Ventura. Condolences may be left at TedMayrFuneralHome.com


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Birmingham Royal Ballet
Ambra Vallo and Mathias Dingman rehearse a pas de deux from Act III of Sir Peter Wright's production of The Sleeping Beauty.
This clip was recorded in Birmingham Royal Ballet's own studios in Birmingham. Current New Media Assistant Kyle Greene captured the action in one take, and worked on the colour correction. We then both experimented with post-production filters in order to compensate for the light streaming in through the windows in the background. This is the result.
This is a slight departure from our usual style, so any feedback would be interesting.

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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to women's rights activists
[JURIST] The Norwegian Nobel Committee [official website] awarded the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize [press release; video] on Friday to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkul Karman for their efforts in promoting women's rights. Sirleaf, known as the "Iron Lady," is the president of Liberia [official profile] and the first woman elected to head of state in Africa [BBC profile]. Gbowee [Hunt Alternatives Fund backgrounder] is a founder and the executive director of the Women Peace and Security Network Africa [advocacy website] and is credited with organizing a peace movement [My Hero backgrounder] which eventually ended the Second Liberian Civil War [Global Security backgrounder]. Karman, the first Arab woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize [AP report], is a Yemeni activist [TIME backgrounder] and chairwoman of Women Journalists Without Chains [advocacy website]. The Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Thorbjorn Jagland, stated that the purpose of giving the award to the three women's rights activists was to bring more attention to violence against women and to encourage women to have a greater role in "peace processes and peace building." He further stated that this was intended to be a "strong signal to the Arab world."
Despite her work in the area of women's rights, Sirleaf has become a controversial figure in African politics. Unemployment in Liberia is still at 80 percent [Al Jazeera report], and political opponents have accused her of using government money to fund her campaign, which she denies. Further, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Libera [official website] recommended in 2009 that Sirleaf be subject to sanctions and a 30-year ban on holding public office [JURIST report] for providing financial support to former Liberian president Charles Taylor [BBS profile]. Sirleaf was one of 50 individuals named in the report. Jagland stated that Karman was awarded one-third of the prize in order to associate some of the money with the uprisings sweeping through the Arab world, called the Arab Spring. Karman strongly opposes Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh [official website, in Arabic; JURIST news archive], but has controversial ties to Islah [Project Yemen backgrounder], a party whose chief member is Abdul Majeed al-Zindani, a former adviser to Osama bin-Laden [JURIST news archive].


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Businesses in many industries never thought they would be the focus of cyber attacks, until they experienced one. In particular, hospital executives never thought anyone would attack them on the premise that they're just a hospital.
Now, many healthcare organizations know better, says Raul Kashyap, chief security architect at Bromium, which sells software to ward off malware. Larger organizations now are hiring chief information security officers and bulking up defenses, while smaller ones are still trying to figure out what they need to do to improve security. "Most understand the threat and are scrambling," Kashyap says.
Ransomware is the newest big threat, and it's attractive to those mounting cyber attacks because it's quick money. Within a few days, the attacker will know if payment is coming or not. The cost for attackers to infect computer systems is low, and as a result, ransomware is lucrative because if only 10 percent of victims pay, they get fast and easy money.
Also See: Should ransom attacks be considered breaches?
If an individual or organization is attacked and decides to pay ransom, they typically go online to Bitcoin, which uses TOR privacy software to keep the transaction private. TOR is free open source software to keep sites you visit anonymous and stops sites from picking up your location. Now this privacy protection, Kashyap says, is being used to anonymize the payment of ransom, and that anonymity is granted to both the victim and the thief.
New ransomware now is overwriting the master boot record in computers, changing parameters and directions when a user turns on a computer. Once the boot is overwritten, "you have given up your computer, and the machine will reboot and you are given a ransom demand," Kashyap explains.
New policies to protect consumers also are, unwittingly, aiding ransom thieves. Credit card numbers are no longer as valuable as they once were—it's getting more difficult to sell cards in the open market because of newer anti-fraud measures by the banks.
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Thursday, April 29, 2010
Raj Thackray
Born 14 June 1968 (1968-06-14) (age 41)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Political party Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, Founder & President (Since 2006)
Spouse(s) Sharmila Thackeray
Children 1 son (Amit Thackeray); 1 daughter (Urvashi Thackeray)
Residence Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Religion Hindu
Personal life
Raj Thackeray was born on 14 June 1968 as a Kayastha (CKP) family and was named Swarraj Thackeray at birth[1]. His father, Shrikant Thackeray was the younger brother of Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray, and his mother, Kunda Thackeray is the younger sister of Balasaheb Thackeray's wife Meena Thackeray. Raj is married to Sharmila, daughter of the famous Marathi actor, producer and director Mohan Wagh. They have a son named Amit and a daughter named Urvashi. Both his children attended the Bombay Scottish High School in Mumbai.
Raj Thackeray was schooled at Bal Mohan Vidya Mandir School in the Central Mumbai suburb of Dadar, and graduated from the prestigious Sir J.J. College of Art.
Like his father and uncle, Raj is a gifted painter and a cartoonist. When asked what he would have done had he not joined politics Raj Thackeray said: "In my college days, I wanted to work with Walt Disney Studios. I drew cartoons even before my foray in politics. Film making is also a passion. I would have been doing either of these things[2][3] [4] Raj operates an infrastructure development company – Matoshree Builders – primarily operating in Mumbai and its suburbs.[5]
Like his cousin Uddhav Thackeray Raj is also an avid photographer. He has published a photo-biography on his uncle titled 'Bal Keshav Thackeray' - a photo-biography.[6]
Controversies & Agitations
Regionalism: 2008 violence against UP & Biharis
Main article: 2008 attacks on North Indians in Maharashtra
In February 2008 Raj Thackeray led MNS in what was labelled an andolan (uprising/ protest) against the supposed dominance of migrants from North Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in Maharashtra and more so in its commercial capital of Mumbai. At a rally in Shivaji Park, Raj warned that if the dadagiri (intimidating dominance) of these people in Mumbai and Maharashtra continued, he would be compelled to make them leave the metropolis.[7] Raj was arrested along with a Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi for their involvement in the fracas, but was released on paying a penalty of Rs.15,000. Almost all India denounced Raj's action as selfish and politically motivated. All national parties showed their resentment against Raj Thackrey's idea of Mumbai.
Acquittal in Kini murder case
In July 1996, Ramesh Kini was found dead cause of sucide in a cinema theatre in Pune.[8]
Kohinoor mill controversy
On 21 July 2005 a five acre plot of land, Kohinoor Mill No. 3, located across the road from the Shiv Sena party headquarters, Sena Bhavan, in Dadar, Mumbai, was purchased by Raj and Unmesh Joshi (son of former Maharashtra Chief Minister and former Lok Sabha speaker Manohar Joshi) for a whopping Rs 421 crore. The NCP leader from Mumbai, Sachin Ahir, then objected to the sale of the Kohinoor Mill land, saying that there were forty bids, yet only three were short-listed. He demanded a re-bid as there was a lack of transparency in the move.[9]
Insistence on Marathi signboards for Mumbai shops
In July 2008, Raj issued a public warning that Mumbai shops needed to have Marathi signboards in addition to the existing English signboards. He warned that after expiry of deadline of 1 month, MNS workers would start blackening non-Marathi signboards. While there had been a law to this effect passed earlier by BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation, it had not been enforced.
Raj had also insisted that the Marathi signboards had to be at least as big as the English signboards A number of big shopowners, notably Viren Shah (Roopam chain) went to court against this move. The high-court provided them relief passing a judgement that the Marathi signboards did not have to be as big as English signboards. [10]
In September 2008, MNS workers resorted to blackening signboards, to enforce the demand, after which most shop owners complied. Six MNS workers were arrested but later released on bail. The Congress government dilly-dallied on filing chargesheets against them, following which the Maharashtra high-court passed strictures against the government. When the government prosecutor submitted in December that the chargesheets had not been filed as investigation was ongoing, the judge remarked sarcastically whether this was a murder case to warrant such long investigations, three months after the arrest & bail [11]
Reaction to Jaya Bachchan's controversial statement
The words of Jaya Bachchan, veteran actor and sitting Rajya Sabha MP of Samajwadi Party (with which Raj's MNS has crossed swords a number of times), during the Music launch of the Hindi film Drona, were deemed hurtful by Raj Thackeray.
Jaya's words 'Hum UP ke log hain, isliye Hindi mein baat karenge, Maharashtra ke log Maaf Kijiye' (We are from UP region, so we will speak in Hindi. People of Maharashtra, please excuse) after her candid response to the film's Director, Goldie Behl making his introductory speech in English and subsequently encouraging fucking actress Priyanka Chopra to speak in Hindi.[12]
Raj commented that Jaya had no business alluding to all the people of Maharashtra in that statement. He threatened to ban all Bachchan films unless Jaya apologised in a public forum for hurting Maharashtrians. MNS workers began to attack theatres screening The Last Lear starring Jaya Bachchan's husband, Amitabh Bachchan. Shivsena MP Sanjay Raut also criticized Jaya's statement saying: "After making all your success & fortune in Mumbai, if you feel like saying that, We are From UP, its very unfortunate." Its notable that Shivsena chief Bal Thackeray has had excellent relations with the Bachchan family. It was only after Amitabh tendered an apology that the screening resumed.[13]
Following Raj's threat, the Mumbai police acted against Raj, issuing Gag-orders on him, that refrained Raj from speaking to the media. [14]
Agitation against Jet Airways Lay-offs
In October 2008, on the eve of the major Indian festival Diwali, Jet Airways laid-off 800 temporary workers & announced lay-offs of an additional 1100 workers. The laid off workers had a significant number of Marathi as well as North-Indians. These workers met Raj Thackeray & asked him to intervene. Following this, Raj Thackeray declared that most of these workers had paid security deposits to the company, and he would meet Jet management to plead their case. Unless Jet Airways cancelled the lay-offs, his party would not allow any Jet Airways plane to take off from any airport in Maharashtra.[15] Within 12 hours of Raj Thackerays declaration, Jet chairman Naresh Goyal reversed the lay-offs & reinstated the sacked employees. He claimed that he did it on his own & that there was no political pressure on him. However, Leftist Unions, Shivsena & Civil Aviation minister Praful Patel later tried to take credit for the decision. Interestingly, on announcement of the layoffs, Praful Patel had claimed that he had no jurisdiction on the layoffs issue. [16] Sacked Jet employees on the other hand stated that they were warned by Jet management on reinstatement, not to meet Raj Thackeray to thank him.[17]
Remarks on Chhath Puja and Migrants
In his party speeches, Raj reproached North Indian leaders for politicizing Chhath Puja , a festival popular in Bihar, calling it a "drama" and a "show of numerical strength". He stated that the chhat puja was a political gimmick by some parties to attract the north Indian vote. He questioned the motives by citing that the puja is performed on the banks of a river not the sea as it was being performed[18] He demanded that they only celebrate Maharashtra day and not UP day in Maharashtra. A petition was filed in the Patna civil court on February 8 against him for his remarks.[19] His statements drew flak from political leaders across the board, especially those from the North Indian states. The then Indian Railways minister and former chief minister of Bihar, Lalu Prasad Yadav, vowed that he would come to Mumbai and perform Chhath Puja in front of Raj's house,which he failed to perform. He also ridiculed Raj saying, "He [Raj] is a child in politics".[18] The Navnirman Sena leader accused migrants of swamping Maharashtra, India's most industrialised state, in search of jobs.[20]
The MNS chief also accused migrants of disrespecting the local culture. On February 9, expressing his stance on new migrants settling in Mumbai, Raj said, "New immigrants to the city should be denied entry into the city, while those already staying here should show respect to the Marathi 'manoos' and his culture".[21]
Bombay-Mumbai Controversy: Wake Up Sid
On 2 October 2009, MNS workers disrupted the screening of the film Wake Up Sid on its release in a few Pune and Mumbai theatres, after a Raj objected to the city being referred to as 'Bombay' instead of Mumbai. The city of Mumbai was referred to as Bombay in many scenes because of the colloquial parlance used in the film [22] and in some songs (lyrics by noted poet, Javed Akhtar) to evoke romantic nostalgia. The film's producer, Karan Johar, rushed to Raj's residence, profusely apologising and agreed to all of Raj's terms, including an apology on each of the 700 frames in the film.[23]
MLA attacked in Maharashtra State Assembly
On Monday 9 November 2009, during the oath-taking ceremony of the Maharashtra State Legislative Assembly, MLAs from MNS physically attacked Samajwadi party MLA Abu Asim Azmi as he began his oath in Hindi instead of Marathi (Raj Thackeray had earlier warned the legislators to "take their oaths in Marathi only or else face dire consequences"). In response, Azmi had declared that he would take oath in Hindi, maintaining that he did not know Marathi. Azmi proceeded to take his oath in Hindi, which provoked the MNS legislators. Azmi was pushed, punched and slapped by MNS legislators even as other legislators who tried to protect Azmi were pushed away. Other slogan-shouting MNS members displayed cloth banners they had smuggled into the house and also damaged the fittings on legislators' desks. Condemning the incident, the Assembly swiftly passed a resolution suspending the four MNS legislators — Shishir Shinde, Ramesh Wanjale, Ram Kadam and Vasant Geete for four years. They were also barred from entering Mumbai and Nagpur whenever the assembly met in the two cities. Abu Azmi was the only MLA the MNS members protested against, they did not object against other members who took their oath in other languages such as Sanskrit and English.[24]
Demand for introduction of Telecom customer service in Marathi
Telecom companies in Maharashtra had been providing customer service in English & Hindi only. Raj demanded that all telecom companies operating in Maharashtra, start providing the service in Marathi also & set a deadline of February 27 2010, after which his party MNS would launch an agitation. Following this demand, all telecom companies complied, introducing Marathi as an additional option in their customer service. [25]
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I attended the Associated Collegiate Press Best of Midwest journalism conference in Minneapolis this past weekend along with four other members of The Weekly staff.
It was interesting. There were a lot of sessions on new media, relevant to what I do.
At the conference, publications were given the opportunity to submit their work in a convention contest. I am excited to note that The Weekly received a fifth place award for its website. See the complete contest results.
Thank you to everyone who has submitted story ideas, commented on the site, written articles, or otherwise helped in the process. We appreciate your contributions.
I should also note that Gustavus was recently recognized by collegesurfing.com as being a top social media institution.


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Happy 5777! As the New Year begins, we say good-bye to the past and turn our thoughts to the future. What is in store for Congregation Ahavas Israel for the upcoming year? Let's see what is on the Presidential Plate. Hopefully, it will help inform you as to what you can do this year.
First, some background:
Ahavas sent me to SULAM for Presidents, which is a development program for upcoming and current synagogue Presidents within the USCJ. There were 30 of us. Although I had been on the Board for some time, this was an eye-opener for me. I found that most shuls were making incremental changes over time to keep up with current practices and always looking for ways to improve. They had annual reviews of the Rabbi and the Board. There was accountability. There were "consent agendas" that saved Board time, and left time for development activities and policy establishment. There was intentional planning for the future and not just letting it happen. There were goals for the Rabbi, the President, the Board, and committees/teams. These synagogues are successful and growing.
So why isn't Ahavas doing this? In my time on the Board I have noticed that we spend a lot of time handling normal business. We hear reports, we get requests, and we take care of the business at hand. Much of it is urgent, but at a high level not all that important to our future. If you're familiar with the four quadrants of Stephen Covey's "Seven Habits of Highly Successful People" (below), we've been focusing on "Quadrant 1" activity. We need to spend more time in Quadrant 2, which is important, but not immediately urgent.
Quadrant 1
Quadrant 2
Pressing Problems
Deadline driven
Burn out
Crisis management
Always putting out fires
capability improvement
Relationship building
Recognizing new opportunities
Few crises
Not Important
Quadrant 3
Quadrant 4
Some calls
Some mail
Some reports
Some meetings
Popular activities
Short-term focus
Crisis management
See goals/plans as worthless
Shallow or broken relationships
Feel out of control
Trivia, busy work
Some email
Personal social media
Time wasters
Pleasant activities
Dependent on others or institutions for basics
Not productive
Quadrant 2 is where strategic planning happens. Ahavas has had strategic plans in the past, but no program to review it, keep us on track, and renew the strategic plan after the old one has ended.
So what's new at Ahavas? We have already gone to a consent agenda where the Minutes and committee reports are bundled, sent out beforehand for review, and approved as a group, and we've started Board development activities. We're using the USCJ guidelines to establish an annual review process for the Rabbi and the Board. These reviews shall be meaningful and respectful with mutually agreed upon goals.
We will also be laser-focusing on Membership and Fundraising. These two areas are critical to our growth and future success. We need communication and connection to our members, and a plan on what to do when members and friends have life happen to them, are sick or hospitalized, or need help in some way. We need to have activities that bind us together as a community where families with children, millennials, inter-marrieds, seniors, seekers and friends all have a place in our tent and are welcome with open arms. Our fundraisers need a review and refresh. Cadillac of Raffles has been going on for a long time. Maybe we keep it, replace it, or come up with a second FUNraiser. Personally, I think a murder mystery dinner at shul would be a lot of fun. What are your ideas? Where would you like to help out? Give us a call. 616-283-6339 (not during work hours, please), or email
As I write this, I am listening to Rabbi Shefa Gold's chant Ma nora hamakom hazeh
– How Awesome Is This Place. This is the house of G-d, the gate to heaven. Yes, this is Congregation Ahavas Israel.
Blessings to you this New Year
Paula Bojsen
An old Cherokee grandfather was teaching his grandson about life.
"My son," he said to the boy, "there's a battle going on inside all of us. It is a terrible fight, and it is between two wolves. One is evil; he is anger, jealousy, greed, resentment, inferiority, lies, and ego. The other is good; he is joy, peace, love, hope, humility, kindness, and truth."
The grandson thought about it and asked, "Grandfather, which wolf will win?"
The old man replied, "The one you feed."
Every month has its own unique energies and spiritual opportunities. September 3rd begins the month of Elul (meaning "full circle"). In Jewish tradition, as the last month of the Jewish year, it is a time of reflection and spiritual accounting. Elul is a time of affirmation and healing, to be with oneself in introspection before the month of Tishri, the month of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the time of transformation. Elul is the month for teshuvah. Teshuvah has many facets to it, but on a deep level it is a return to who we really are, our true essence, our inner wholeness, our inner beauty and potential. Elul is on the threshold of transformation, but we can choose to not step over that threshold. We can choose to ether meet Rosh Hashanah just as we are, or we can choose to plant fresh seeds for new growth.
The month of Elul reminds us that there are endings, but endings are only the beginnings of something new. What will that "new" be for Ahavas Israel? We will certainly be somewhere in 10 years, but where will that be? Will we be a wandering generality with no focus, or will we with kavannah (sacred intention) build our community into what we need for it to be in our current time and circumstances? We're on the threshold of a new beginning. Will you stay where you are, mourning a past that we'll not see again; or will you step over the threshold with me to a new beginning? Which wolf will you feed: the one that is apathetic, disconnected, jaded, or resentful, or the one that puts away old resentments and chooses to look to a common future regarding outcomes, in a positive, hands-on, and influential manner, while connected with compassion to our community?
Will you at least be open to new possibilities, or have you made up your mind that you'll remain where you are? Which wolf will you feed?
Paula Bojsen


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Broadband data solutions for businesses come in many different flavors in terms of the physical interface used to transport the data, the data speed available to you and of course the cost. In this section we explain the different types available to you today to help you determine the most optimum data package for your particular business needs.
DSL service is a technology for bringing high-bandwidth broadband data service to Small Office, Home Offices (SOHO) and Small to Medium sized Businesses (SMB) over ordinary copper telephone lines. This technology is no different to the one used for residential service. For more information on this option take a look at our DSL guide for home users.
With this technology Internet service is provided over the cable TV line to homes and small businesses. The technology is the same regardless if being used for home or business. You can review our Cable Explained for home users article to learn more.
The T1 carrier is the most commonly used digital transmission line for Small to Medium-sized Businesses (SMB) in the United States. It has a bandwidth of 1.544Mbps in each direction. In other words you will get this full dedicated bandwidth in both your uplink and downlink directions. It is for this reason that it is often used for Data and VoIP traffic. VoIP traffic typically needs around 90Kbps per voice call so it is easy to see that this can be a good option for simultaneous calls. In Europe the equivalent transmission is known as E1. It is very similar except it can run at 2.048Mbps.
One reason this option is popular with SMBs is that they are usually leased from large Telecomm companies who build well defined Quality of Service (QoS) guarantees of minimal downtime into a Service Level Agreement (SLA). However, as you would expect, a premium is paid for this type of data service.
There are also a few variations that you may come across. Fractional T1 is, as you would expect, a fraction of a full line and is charged at a lower rate. A T1 can be thought of as 24 unique timeslots so when you lease a full line, you have the ability to use all 24 timeslots (also referred to as DS0s). A fractional T1 gives you access to a specific number of DS0s. The most common rates are 256Kbps and 384Kbps. The speed may be less than DSL or Cable options but the QoS is in place which can be important to some businesses. Frame Relay is another form and uses a packet switched protocol to transfer data across Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN). Instead of being allocated a fixed amount of bandwidth, Frame-Relay services offer a CIR (Committed Information Rate) at which data is transmitted, in other words an absolute minimum connection speed. Point-to-point offers the best QoS for transmission over a T1. The SLA guarantees maximum throughput at all times and is typically leased by companies who transfer a lot of private files or for corporate Virtual Private Networks (VPN) and WANs.
One final point to note is that if you need additional bandwidth you simply add more T1 leased lines. Likewise, if you decide to add VoIP you can add another line and all of your packetized voice traffic can be delivered over it.
A T3 line is equivalent to 28 T1 lines (see above) at a speed of 45Mbps. Typically you would see large businesses, universities and web hosting companies lease a T3 line due to the large amount of users requiring access to the Internet and Wide Area Networks (WAN). The physical medium for a T3 line tends to be fiber-optic cable. Note that T3 lines are high enough speed that it is feasible to pass full screen, full motion video over this interface.
A T3 line can also be sub-divided and is known as fractional-T3. Basically one would lease a fraction of the 45Mbps bandwidth available at a lower cost.
Optical Carrier level 1 (OC-1) is the designation for a Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) with transmission rates of 51.84 Mbps, using fiber optics as the transmission medium. However the most typical SONET rates found in optical networks today are OC-3 (155Mbps), OC-12 (622Mbps) and OC-48 (2.5Gbps). OC-48 will often be used as the long-haul backbone for Internet traffic containing everything from regular data and VoIP to streaming video.
Ethernet (IEEE Standard 802.3) tends to be the protocol of choice for LANs inside a business, using twisted pair cables to connect computers in a workplace to the local network and to the Internet. These interfaces usually run at either 10Mbps or 100Mbps (referred to as Fast Ethernet).
However fairly recently there has been a push for what is referred to as Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN) which provides carrier-class Ethernet between a business and the Internet Service Provider (ISP) over Ethernet. The interface speed for such interfaces is usually one Gigabit (1000Mbps) hence the term Gigabit Ethernet. A point of demarcation is required between the ISP and end user in order to provide end-to-end Service Level Agreements (SLA). This broadband data connection is becoming very popular for businesses in metropolitan areas.
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) is a technology that is offered by most telephone carriers. It combines voice and digital traffic in a single medium making it possible to offer customers digital data services as well as voice connections through a single "wire" (copper pair) running at a speed of up to 128Kbps. At one time this was very popular for SMBs but with DSL, Cable and T1 services offering higher speeds for voice and data traffic ISDN popularity has been steadily declining over recent years.
Satellite is included here as it is an option for Internet access. However, most businesses would not consider this option unless their location meant that other technologies were not available. We covered this topic in detail in our Satellite guide for home users.
A word of caution on Satellite solutions. If you plan to pass voice over this type of medium you are likely to be very disappointed. The latencies involved are such that the delay in your speech will be very apparent! For more information you can read our article on VoIP over Satellite.
This is VoIP related but since the voice calls are packetized and sent over your data interface it is worth mentioning.
A hosted IP-PBX is an IP-based management service located at your VoIP service providers network operations center. The functions associated with a hosted IP PBX service are similar to those of hardware PBX systems installed at your business site. The main difference is that your company is not responsible for buying, installing, or maintaining any of the PBX equipment. It is all maintained and upgraded by the service provider thus saving your business significant money in terms of capital expenditure and of course administration costs since you do not need to pay an IT person to maintain it.
What are some of the advantages of a hosted service?
Refer to our Business VoIP section for more information.
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Life Span:12 - 15 years - although some have lived to be 18 years old.
Litter Size:4 - 8 puppies with the average being 6 puppies
Group:Herding, AKC Herding, Working
Recognized By:CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
Color:Black/White, Chocolate/White, Red/White (Yellow/White), Blue/White (Slate), Lilac/White, Sable/White, TriColor, Saddle Pattern, Blue Merle, Red Merle, Sable Merle
Hair Length:Long, Medium
Shedding:Moderate Shed
Male Height:19-22 inches (48-56 cm.)
Male Weight:30-45 pounds (14-20 kg.)
Female Height:18-21 inches (46-53 cm.)
Female Weight:27-42 pounds (12-19 kg.)
Living Area:Not recommended for apartment life, they are best on a farm or acreage where they have the room to run and exercise with their handlers. Will do fine in a kennel so long as they have lots of daily activity and exercise and see their owner a lot. This dog will not do well being chained up all day.
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The Border Collie is a well balanced medium-sized athletic dog, bred for working and its intelligence, with either a smooth coat or is of medium length with a thick water resistant undercoat. It rather looks like an Australian Shepherd (without the bob-tail). The muzzle tapers elegantly to the all black nose and its ears are usually half perked.Long and lean looking with a wide skull, it is extremely intelligent and works hard to please. The Border's body is slightly longer than the height at its withers. Their liquid dark brown eyes are oval, with the exception of Merles, and then one or more eyes may be blue. On a well proportioned dog, the teeth should meet in a neat scissors bite - no over bite or underbites. Its lovely flag of a tail is never carried over its back, but is raised when the dog is excited.Training this dog requires patience due to their high level of energy, but they respond well to obedience work, agility, fly ball, rally-o and other games. The Border's main raison d'etre is herding sheep and their stamina and patience is highly renowned. Known for their hypnotic eye, the Border's herding skills are second to none - using eyes only to guide a herd - no nips or barks.
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Borders are double coated, with a moderately long, dense, medium textured topcoat. The undercoat is short, soft and dense, offering good weather protection. The luxuriant coat forms the mane, brush and breeching. Usually the face, ear tips, forelegs (except for the feathering), and hind legs from hock to ground, features short and smooth hair. A smooth coat is acceptable. Just about any color of Border (see section below Colors) is acceptable except pure white.
The Border hails from the British Isles in the border country of England and Scotland. The derivation of the name Collie seems to be a hot topic, with some saying it comes from the Gaelic word meaning useful. Others insist it came from "coalie" meaning black, and still others say collie was the name of a breed of sheep.Whatever the case may be, the Border is a very old breed and appears in literature as far back as 1570. It wasn't until 1915 that James Reid, the Secretary of the International Sheepdog Society in Great Britain first called the dog a Border Collie. Sheepdog trials were first held in 1873 in Wales and in 1880 in the USA.
Highly intelligent with a high instinctive drive to work intensely with a human handler. They are demanding, energetic, busy minded and busy outside and inside (even if they have just been exercised). They are rather like the Arabians of the horse world, high endurance and incredible stamina are the hallmarks of this working dog's heritage. In fact they have been bred to run many miles a day over some unimaginable terrain, but yet they get up and do it all over again the next day.Border's are the Type A personalities of the canine world, always wanting to work no matter what the job is - dogs sports or herding. They must have plenty of exercise, no sitting around in a yard or the house for this breed. A workaholic to the core, the Border can become neurotic, destructive and obsessive if it gets bored. Bordeom may manifest itself in the form of heading just about any thing that moves, including bugs, children, cats and brooms. Sponges for affection and hogs of the lime light, these dogs will watch you intently always winding up underfoot. People-oriented, the Border needs to receive very good socialization as a pup. Older Borders are rather stand offish with people they don't know, and can be aggressive with other dogs. Despite being as intelligent as they are, they mature slowly and seem to be able to manifest "puppy brain" behaviour even into their senior years. So be prepared for the class clown of the herding world. Maturity and dignity don't become words used with a Border until they are about 3 - 4 years old.
Generally a quite hardy breed, the Border does have some special medical conditions to be aware of:
The Border has a medium/long coat, and needs to be groomed (combed and brushed) at a minimum of once a week. Although, they are considered to be fairly low maintenance since their coats actually shed dirt fairly well.A good brushing about 2 - 3 times per week will keep the coat looking nice and tidy. You might want to do this more often during shedding season, to keep it off your carpets. A coat like this can tangle easily and it needs to be brushed out on a regular basis. Use care brushing when the soft undercoat is shedding. As well his feathers on the front legs and tail need to be trimmed when necessary. Bathe or dry shampoo when necessary. In other words, don't bathe them on a regular basis, just when they start feeling dirty to you or have rolled in something obnoxious or made friends with a skunk at close range. This breed is an average shedder. It your dog smells bad after a bath, head to the Vet and get the ears and skin checked - for instance your dog may have a hot spot - and they have an awful smell.Make certain to check for ticks during tick season and pay attention to the length of the toenails. If they run on hard surfaces a lot, they will wear their own nails down. But if not, then you will either have to clip them yourself, or have a professional do it for you.
Borders have no end to their energy both indoors and out. If left to their own devices, you won't like what you find when you get home (chewed walls, books, carpet etc.) Outside they will entertain themselves by digging holes. The goal would be to stimulate both the mind and the body of your Border - engage his boundless curiosity and intelligence.An ideal workout for your Border would be a rousing game of fetch with balls or a Frisbee, throw in some swimming, running along side you while you bike and hiking. Don't expect your dog to entertain itself, because this one will not. They will wait for you, and if you don't come to engage them, will chew things they should not or present you with some very large holes in your lawn. You need to be very careful about heat exhaustion with the Border. They are so intense, they will often continue on past their limits unless you stop them and slow them downThe best exercise regimen for your Border Collie would be at least two 45 minute walks a day, no matter what the weather may be. While you may not be too happy with the weather, your dog doesn't mind in the least. This may vary depending on your dog, as each one does have its own personality. While on your walks try to have about 20 minutes full tilt running off leash and include a game of fetch or even a tug of war. You need to also include at least 15 to 30 minutes of obedience training, trick training or other activities that keep your dog's mind sharp. If he's mentally stimulated he's happy. If he's happy, he's well-behaved.If you don't think what you are doing is enough for your dog, don't increase the physical part of your routine, increase the educational portion instead. That would mean more obedience training, tricks - things to keep his mind busy - to stretch his mental limits. Working his mind will make him more tired than working his body - remember, their stamina is phenomenal. And they ALWAYS have energy to spare, even when you don't!
Borders are one of the smartest breeds hands down and learn very quickly. Their intelligence isn't the issue the trainer is the issue. These dogs are very difficult for the average person to train.These dogs are so intelligent that they can actually manipulate you to do what they want you to do. Some can be very willful and dominant - the Alpha dog - and the only way to work with that is to prove to them that you can make them do things. They are very sensitive dogs and a harsh correction may make them freeze and shut down on you - for instance roll over on its back or pay close attention to something else besides you. Or, they may also get even more anxious and speed up, which will cause more miscues. You need to be firm and consistent with them because they will try and get away with as much as they can. Also be careful about sounds, as Borders are very sensitive to sounds.The most frustrating part about training a Border is their hypersensitivity to the slightest sound or movement you make. They try to anticipate what you want them to do and guess at what comes next. Trying to get them to actually remain still and wait for the actual command is challenging to say the least. The best type of training for the Borders is motivational with lots of treats/play time.And another love of Border Collies is tricks. They love learning new things and can be taught some great stunts like playing dead or rolling over - anything so they can show off. It appeals to the clown in them.
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I had an A1c done at my last physical. It was at the high end of normal, 5.8%. Due to this high level, I asked my physician for a two hour Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGGT). My fasting level was 90 mg/dl [5.0 mmol/L] and the two hour level was 104mg/dl [5.8 mmol/L] after the 75 gram drink. My physician has advised that this is completely normal. Is this true? I know that not eating enough carbohydrates can cause a false high result in the OGGT, but is there anything that could cause a false low reading? Why would my A1c be so high? I was under a lot of stress the month preceding the A1c.
That's why the A1c isn't used to diagnose diabetes. Your OGTT was normal, quite normal in fact. There are attributes of red cells that can give invalid A1c results. I really don't know why yours was as it was, but the GTT was quite normal. Stay active, fit, and maintain a good weight.
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The many benefits of omega-3 supplementation, from heart health to anti-inflammatory effects in conditions such as arthritis, are well-known. A new study conducted by researchers at Manchester University has now investigated the potential of omega-3 to protect against skin cancer (1).
Skin cancer is a growing concern in the UK, where rates of malignant melanoma have increased significantly over the last 30 years. In fact, according to Cancer Research UK, incidence rates of this type of cancer have increased more rapidly than any other type of cancer (2). And it is not just a concern for the elderly. In the UK, more than 700 young people between the ages of 17 and 34 are diagnosed with skin cancer every year.
The study is the first of its kind to test the protective benefits of omega-3 on human volunteers. The volunteers were given either a 4g dose of omega-3 or a placebo supplement. They were then exposed to the equivalent of either 8, 15 or 30 minutes of summer midday sun through the use of a light machine.
This study measured the amount of damage to the immune system, or 'immunosuppression' caused by sunlight. Sun exposure and sunburn can actually suppress the immune system, and repeated exposure can cause long term damage to the immune system, making your body more susceptible to skin cancer. The results of this study showed that immunosuppression was 50% lower in those who took the supplement compared to those who were given a placebo.
The beneficial effects were noted in those who were exposed to 8 and 15 minutes of sun, but were not seen in those who underwent 30 minutes of exposure.
Professor Lesley Rhodes at the University's Photobiology Unit, said this was the first time a study such as this has been carried out on humans. "This study adds to the evidence that omega-3 is a potential nutrient to protect against skin cancer. Although the changes we found when someone took the oil were small, they suggest that a continuous low level of chemoprevention from taking omega-3 could reduce the risk of skin cancer over an individual's lifetime."
Other nutritional lines of defence from the sun's UV rays include antioxidants, which 'mop up' some of the oxidative damage caused by the sun. For example, previous research suggests that skin damage from the sun can be reduced by taking 2000mg of Vitamin C alongside 1000IU Vitamin E (3). Citrus fruits are the most obvious choice for those wanting to increase their Vitamin C intake, although green peppers, broccoli and green leafy vegetables are similarly beneficial. Garnishing your meals with chopped almonds, sunflower seeds, pine nuts or a drizzle of olive oil will also give Vitamin E levels a boost.
While omega-3 oils and antioxidants are no substitute for suncream, these studies suggests it may provide helpful support alongside our usual protective measures. Research into the nutrition's protective benefits for the skin continues, and Professor Rhodes' team are currently continuing their investigations with omega-3 at Salford Royal Hospital.
1. S. M. Pilkington et al. (2013) Randomized controlled trial of oral omega-3 PUFA in solar-simulated radiation-induced suppression of human cutaneous immune responses. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 97 (3): 646 DOI: 10.3945/ajcn.112.049494
2. 'Skin Cancer Incidence Statistics' Cancer Research UK http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/cancerstats/types/skin/incidence/uk-skin-cancer-incidence-statistics
3. Eberlain-Konig B et al (1998) Protective effect against sunburn of combined systemic ascorbic acid and d-alpha tocopherol. J Am Acad Dermatol 38:45-8


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Strike: PENGASSAN issues Exxon Mobil Thursday ultimatum
By Victor Ahiuma-Young
LAGOS—THERE are strong indications that workers of Mobil Producing Unlimited, Exxon Mobil, may Thursday begin an indefinite strike over alleged non-compliance of management to the National Content Act and other applicable laws on expatriate staff as well as systematic easing out of Nigerians from the company.
Vanguard gathered that under the aegis of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, the aggrieved workers had about two weeks ago, issued a 21-day ultimatum to the management of the upstream oil giant to among others, comply with National Content Act and other applicable laws on expatriate staff and halt the systematic easing out of Nigerians from the company or risk indefinite industrial unrest.
The ultimatum, Vanguard gathered, will expire this Thursday and there is no indication that management is ready to address the grouse of the workers.
The aggrieved workers said among others, noted that the current situation where the Board of Directors and management staff are dominated by expatriates others was completely unaccepted and must be addressed for industrial peace to reign .


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Book trailers have been around for almost ten years now, but they don't seem to create the amount of 'buzz' they are supposed to. This isn't stopping the publishers, though, as we see more and more book trailers popping up on the internet.
If you compare these book trailers to the ones we see in the cinema, you start to wonder why authors and publishers still even try. Creating a trailer for a film seems easy enough. You try to pique the interest of the viewer by showing them the most interesting parts of the story, by using the most visually attractive images you can have in your movie. You can't do this with a book, because there are no images. You will need to start from scratch and create a visual world for a textual medium, and as we all know from various movie adaptations, this doesn't always get it right. Before I wrote this article it seemed wise to research the subject and watch as many book trailers I could find. I learned that book trailers are no exception to the adaptation rule. A good example of this is the book trailer for Joseph Finder's Power Play, which makes the book look like a corporate version of Die Hard without the great one liners by Bruce Willis.
Instead of making me interested in reading this book it actually turned me off of it. Mind you, this was not a book trailer for a vanity writer who thought it would be 'fun' to also produce a trailer with his friends. Finder has written eleven novels, won several International Thriller Awards and is frequently reviewed in the New York Times. I'll admit that the New York Times isn't the penultimate authority when it comes the quality of books and their review of this particular one wasn't exactly raving, but it does mean that Joseph Finder is a serious writer, with serious writing credit.
Luckily there are also a lot of fun, interesting and above all good book trailers. An example I personally like is Packing for Mars: SpaceHygiene, a book by Mary Roach that tries to answer strange questions about going into space.
This trailer is quirky, funny and gives you a sense of the content of the book without giving away the entire story. Because Packing for Mars is a non-fiction work, not giving away the story doesn't seem particularly hard. When you create a trailer for a novel, however, this gets more difficult. A trailer shouldn't give you the feeling that you already know how the story is going to unfold. If that is the case, why would you need to read the book? An example of a trailer for a work of fiction that doesn't do this, is the trailer for A Super Sad True Love Story.
Instead of focusing on the story, it focuses on the author. They briefly explain what the book is about, but nothing is given away. Instead of conveying a story, it conveys an overall feeling that you can expect to find in the book. It conveys the style of the author, stating that if you enjoyed this trailer, you will enjoy this writer. Besides the funny tone of the trailer, it also uses so-called 'star power' by inserting famous actors and authors like James Franco and Jeffrey Eugenides, proving that even the literary world isn't impervious to using celebrities for advertisement. These author-oriented trailers don't always work as well as this one though and sometimes you end up with the author awkwardly talking about his book and the act of reading (yes, I'm talking about you Jonathan Franzen)
There are many more examples of good and bad trailers, but the ultimate question from a marketing point of view is in the end, do they work? Is it worth it for a publisher to spent his valuable time and money on a book trailer? This question doesn't have an easy answer. With every marketing tool it is difficult to point out if it actually influences sales or not if your customers don't specifically tell you. The only way to find out if they actually work is to ask every single person who buys a book if they saw the trailer and if this was the reason they bought it.
In 2008 The Wall Street Journal has tried to assess the effect of creating trailers on book sales. They came to the conclusion that 'there is scant evidence […] that the average book trailer has much impact on sales'. There haven't been more recent studies on this, which is a shame, because it would be interesting to see if this changed in the growing world of e-books.
Many publishers keep returning to the keywords 'creating a buzz'. The objective is to make people talk about the book and recognize it when they're browsing their bookshop. I said at the start though, that this 'buzz' doesn't really seem to exist. Many people haven't even heard of book-trailers and if they have, they don't seem to notice them.
An interesting take on book trailers comes from filmmakers Scott Thrift and Ari Kuschnir. Rather than seeing the trailer as a way to market a book, they approach it as a work of art on its own. Something to be a companion to the book, rather than a mere representation of it. Their own attempt at making a trailer for the supernatural thriller Blood and Ice is actually very impressive.
It gives a small hint of what the story is about, but it mostly creates an eerie atmosphere. The clip is intriguing even if you even you don't know it's about a book. After watching many trailers I have to admit that I agree with them. My favourite trailers are the ones that don't give away the story, but create an extra dimension. They give an impression of the author and of the general atmosphere of the book. A trailer that is an artwork of its own, something remarkable and interesting, will definitely create that 'buzz' everybody keeps talking about.