text:
|Concealed Carry Discussion General discussion regarding CCW/LTC in California
|Thread Tools
|Display Modes
Crime Avoidance & Self-Defense Advice
Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves. Jesus, the Christ (The Bible, "The Gospel According to Matthew," chapter 10, verse 16)
The five most important things to avoid (I, II) or get you out of (III, IV, and V) all sorts of trouble (in order of priority):
(I) Use Cooper's Color Code.
(II) Obeying The 4-S Rule helps minimize Bad Guys' (BGs): (1) means (ability), (2) motive (intent), and/or (3) opportunity to harm you.
The 4-S Rule is to avoid:
(1) being around Stupid people (profile & stereotype people acc. to: their words, tone of voice; their facial expression, body language, and attitude; their appearance (the style of their grooming, clothes, car, and home); their race (race & crime are strongly correlated), esp vis-a-vis yours; their friends (gang members, convicts, heavy drinkers, drug users); their wealth (poor people & crime are moderately correlated); their level of mental dis-order manifest externally by disorganization in their lives: lack of cleanliness & order of their grooming, clothes, car, workspace, and/or home; the type of music they listen to (Have you ever heard of a fight breaking out at a classical music concert?); whether they obey the 4-S Rule. (This last point is regarding how likely they are to bring troublemakers into your life, even if they themselves don't cause you problems. Thus, be careful with whom you associate, esp with whom you live, and this goes double for women. One gal's foolishness caused her to be robbed & raped as she walked home late at night and then her two roommates to be robbed & raped as well when the BGs forced her to take them to her apartment complex and forced her to unlock the security doors.)
Profiling is merely an application of the Duck Test.
(2) Avoid going to Stupid places (profile entire cities or all parts of it to know the "rough" parts of town; drinking/drug parties; some discos/dance clubs; gambling joints; strip clubs, brothels; shadowy or dark places; places where you are isolated, by yourself or alone w/the BG/s; free events (e.g., fireworks shows, music concerts), that more low class people will attend). Public transportation (depending upon the route/line), esp buses; nightclubs and bars; convenience stores; and movie theaters may qualify as "Stupid places" if they regularly have "Stupid people" as customers. Websites like http://sanfrancisco.crimespotting.org, http://oakland.crimespotting.org/, and http://www.crimereports.com can help you determine the criminal risks of your school, work, worship, and residence locations. But note: many times crimes are not reported because the witnesses or victims themselves are criminals or are afraid of retaliation, and many times with the ones that get called in, the police refuse to take and file a report.
(3) Avoid doing Stupid things (getting drunk out (ideally don't even drink when away from home); gambling; buying/using/selling drugs; using prostitutes, love triangles).
(4) Avoid being out at Stupid times (11 pm until dawn; dusk until dawn if you want to be super safe or the times are particularly dangerous). A McDonald's, IHOP, Denny's, Chuck E. Cheese's, Waffle House, convenience store or gas station may be safe during the day, yet dangerous after 9pm.
Apply the 4-S Rule to: (1) where you live; where family members go: (2) to school, (3) to work, (4) to worship, and (5) to shop/dine. If you ever have to defend yourself and you are charged, your jurors will be selected from the county in which the incident occurred.
The Tayvon Martin shooting is a perfect example of why I put "Crime Avoidance" advice ahead of "Self-Defense" advice, esp w/a gun.
(III) Because a gun is not the answer to every -- or even most -- physical confrontations:
* Keep yourself "fighting fit" (BGs profile potential victims and are more likely to attack smaller, weaker and/or timid GGs).
* Practice combatives. Excellent Martial Arts advice.
* Carry pepper spray and keep some in your car (the max. legal size in CA is 2.5 oz per container, so stash a few of them in your car). (N.B. pepper spray can fail, just like Tasers can fail, and guns can fail (that last link shows a semi jamming as well as pepper spray failing)). Do NOT carry bear spray or insect spray since those are classified as poisons and you may be charged with "assault with a deadly weapon" or worse (attempted poisoning).
* Carry a "tactical" flashlight bright enough to temporarily blind and stun a man or dog at night (50 lumens minimum, the more the better). It will give you a brief opportunity to run away or fight back more effectively.
* Carry a knife/knives (easy to carry, don't jam, don't run dry). But note well: you can only use a knife when you could legally use a gun or any other form of deadly force -- in defense of life or to stop/prevent severe bodily injury (which includes rape).
While strangers may come to your aid, don't count on them (that last video also illustrates the old saying that you should never take your eyes off your opponent because "They kill with their hands"). Security guards and even the police may just watch from the side lines (note the sheriff's deputy watching the fight from inside at 24 - 35 seconds). Wear clothing, esp. shoes, suitable for "fight or flight."
(IV) If you have a License to Carry (LTC), carry every place you legally can, even if it is "only" a .32 S&W or .38 Spl snubbie, or a .32 acp or .380 acp semi. Go thru the examples of "LTCers saving lives". In not a single case did the LTCer know ahead of time they'd need to carry that day (i.e., they had no reason, no "Good Cause", to carry that day). Plus, "there's never a cop around when you need one." Most BGs are smart enough to look around for LEOs before attacking. You need your own gun for when there's not a LEO around. Don't expect the BG to let you use your cellphone to call 9-1-1 and then wait until the police arrive before attacking you.
Carry a handgun so that you are armed when you enter your home or office. There have been several cases of LTCers coming home and confronting an armed BG. You don't want to find a BG has been waiting for you to come home, especially if you are a woman....
If someone says carrying a handgun is paranoid or extreme, tell them as of 2016 July, there are >16.3M CCWers in the US -- >6% of the adult US population (http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/20...ad-growth.html).
Know the difference between a psychological stop (BG stops fighting or faints) and a physiological stop (BG is unable to fight). See: "One-Shot Drops: Surviving the Myth" (FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, Oct 2004). If you are justified in shooting a BG once, you're justified in immediately emptying your gun into him. You are in a fight for your life -- never forget that.
To learn about the right attitude to prevail in a deadly encounter, read (and watch below) about watch shop owner, the uber bad Lance Thomas. Like Lance, be psychologically prepared to get shot and yet keep on fighting.
Ladies may want to look into the Flashbang holster.
Regardless of whether you have a LTC, carry whenever you are at home (a good way to sort thru concealed carry issues before getting your LTC), and always sleep w/a functional gun readily available because 100% of home invasions occur at home (Duh!). As Clint Smith says, use your HGN to fight your way to your rifle (or shotgun).
When you are at home where you'll have more time to react (due to BGs needing to break in your home alerting you to danger), and more "gun resources" nearby (more ammo, another HGN or SGN and/or rifle), you may choose to carry a smaller HGN when home than when LTCing in public. Similarly, if you spend most of your time in relatively safe areas, you may choose to LTC something smaller than when you LTC in bad parts of town. But remember: (1) ALWAYS carry some sort of HGN (whenever and wherever you legally can), and (2) there are NO guarantees in life. You may still die. A violent home invasion by a team of BGs may happen to you and you'll wish you had something larger on your person than a 5-shot .38 or 7-shot .380. Be a "sheep" (clueless & defenseless), play the odds (the odds vary acc to our circumstances, but for most of us that means carrying a .32/.380 pocket pistol, .38 snubnose revolver, or a compact 9), or be "paranoid" (carry a full-size, hicap w/2 or more spare mags and a BUG (backup gun) or more): everyday everyone gets to choose which one they'll be. But you'll only be able to determine which one you were the next day . . . if you're still alive.
News stories re. guns used in self-defense:
Armed Citizen.
Last edited by Paladin; 07-20-2017 at 11:27 AM..
For ammo, when there's a toss up, I go w/the heavier bullets for self-defense for the higher sectional density. I'd rather face the unlikely risk of over penetration (i.e., bullet going thru BG and hitting a GG too), than the much more likely risk of under penetration (hitting but not sufficiently injuring the BG). The priorities are: (1) bullet placement (hard to do when someone else is trying to do the same thing to you!), (2) penetration (w/o over penetration) to hit vital organs/tissues, and then (3) bullet diameter: (a) original caliber (HPs may expand, but they don't contract), and (b) potential expanded diameter. More excellent information about terminal ballistics in the context of self-defense can be found at FirearmsTactical.com.
The less recoil a gun has, the more likely you are to get one or more hits on your target. The more hits on target, the better. But even if you destroy the BG's heart, there's enough oxygen in his blood for him to keep shooting/stabbing/fighting/whatever for up to 20 sec more if he's determined. Not all head shots are fatal or will even cause the BG to immediately stop what he is doing. Head shots are tough because the skull is small, hard, and moving and has many angled facets and curved surfaces. Lots of cases of bullets glancing off of the skull and skimming around under the skin. There are also many cases of bullets penetrating the skull and brain and yet not stopping, much less killing, the BG. So don't count on either chest shots or head shots: shoot the BG until he is no longer a threat -- "Shoot to the Ground" (STTG)! You'll literally be in a fight for your life -- expect it, prepare for it, and train for it.
Internalize the OODA Loop. Unless you see S before it HTF, you'll be making sure this is the real deal before drawing and shooting. Or it may be so obvious and the options so few that there is no thinking, only doing/reacting acc to your training (or lack thereof).
A gun doesn't always trump a knife, as is easily proven by the Tueller Drill.
A good overview of CA knife laws is here. Remember, "The loser of a knife fight goes to the morgue; the winner goes to the hospital."
And last,
(V) get some REALLY good training. I recommend Gabe Suarez who has courses integrating Point Shooting, H2H (hand-to-hand), FoF (force-on-force), low light, and/or knife work.
Shivworks and Tom Sotis' AMOK! offer excellent knife training.
1st priority for me is NOT getting injured or killed.
2nd priority will be stopping the BG/s.
1) Always carry at minimum:
(1) a cell phone w/camera (but don't count on 9-1-1).
(2) A LED keychain flashlight. The Fenix LD09 flashlight (130-55-8 adjustable lumen version) is excellent for EDC IWB w/130 lumens being plenty bright to stun man or dog at night. Unfortunately, the LD09 is only made in black.
(3) A pepper spray pen (N.B. it sprays only 6 - 8 ft). Carrying the Mace PepperGard-Police nozzle down, either on the inside of your pant's pocket or waistband on your left side, or on the outside on your right side, is convenient and unobtrusive.
(4) A pocketknife. NEVER say this is a weapon -- it is a tool and be seen using it as such (letter opener, box cutter, utensil). A folder w/sub-3" blade are rarely banned by city/county ordinances in CA (outside of school/college campuses). A good choice for a pocketknife is a Mini-Barrage (2.9" blade) or Barrage (3.6") w/satin finished (not blackened) stainless steel blade customized with white, light blue (guys), or pink (gals) handles ("scales") for "political correctness" with sheeple jurors. (Standard versions are less expensive.)
Holsters are too inconvenient to ensure EDC and make you look paranoid to sheeple, thus pocket clips are vital. IWB ("inside the waist band") carry by clipping the knife behind your dominate hand side's hip and the penlight behind the other makes them readily accessible yet not stand out (wearing a belt conceals most of the pocket clips and even tucked in shirts "puff out" enough to cover top of knife and light). Thus, thinness is vital too, ruling out Li 123 and even most AA battery powered lights.
(add: Dom hand lethal force ONLY! Cornered Cat about women & guns.)
If you have a LTC,
(5) a NAA Mini Revolver where legal.
2) Try to avoid anything that screams "tactical" (e.g., is black), and makes you look like a Jack Bauer or Jason Bourne wannabe to LEOs, a DA, a judge, or "sheeple" jurors. If I were a lady and planned on carrying a .380, I'd track down either a good, used, limited edition pink Kahr P380 (IIRC, it was to support breast CA research), or raspberry Ruger LCP. Hopefully sometime they'll offer those in baby blue. (Perhaps to support prostate CA research?)
3) You can get creative with your defense rifle, as this man did in creating a pink Hello Kitty AR-15 for his wife. Some PC "assault weapon" substitutes are the Marlin 336SS, the Winchester Model 94, the Winchester 1892 or Rossi equivalent, and the Savage 10FCM Scout. The .30-30 of the 336 and Win '94 is slightly superior to the 7.62x39 of an AK-47. The .357 mag performs much better in a rifle than in a handgun. The .44 mag in a rifle recoils as much as a .30-30 due to its 220+ gr bullets. While both handgun cartridge LARs allow you to interchange ammo with a carry HGN, the .357 mag is more suitable for self-defense because the far greater recoil of .44 mag makes it more difficult to get back on target. Hornady's LEVERevolution ammo allows the safe use of superior pointed spitzer bullets in centerfire LARs' tubular magazines. Consider adding a red dot sight to these rifles, and good recoil pads to the LARs. Ordering the Savage Scout through their Special Orders department in the non-military and lighter recoiling caliber of 7mm-08 and/or stainless steel makes it even more PC.
4) Shotguns (SGNs) are excellent for defending a stationary position within your home (e.g., the master bedroom). Ideally, use hardened and copper plated #2 buckshot (not birdshot), such as Federal Premium Personal Defense loads. (#3 or 4 buckshot are acceptable alternatives.) I do not recommend 0 or 00 buck for use within a home due to their likelihood of penetrating walls -- you may not be able to get all family members safely into your master bedroom before needing to shoot. Outside of the home there is a place for 0 or 00 buck. Either 12 and 20 gauge will do the job within a house, with 20 gauge preferred for those who do not shoot a lot or are recoil shy. A gas-operated semi will recoil less than a pump. If you use your master bedroom as a rallying point, it should have a solid core door and heavy lock, like your front door.
5) Before buying a handgun try to shoot it first by borrowing it from someone, or by bringing quality ammo for it to a range and see if someone there will let you shoot theirs in exchange for the ammo, or by renting one at a range that has guns to rent. If you plan to LTC it, look into buying a holster for it and a Rings True Weight BlueGun replica of it to see if you can comfortably conceal it everyday. Test it while standing, sitting, bending over, reaching up, using a restroom, driving your car, running, jumping, MMA, etc. After you've decided on what to buy and carry, you can use the BlueGun when practicing "street" MMA. You can use the BlueGuns of the gun(s) you decided not to buy for practice, training others, or sell it.
Handguns are compromises, a balance of caliber vs capacity, power vs recoil & the speed of follow up shots, and HGN size & weight vs concealability. Reliability of the HGN w/good ammo (FBI & IWBA compliant), HGN "feel" in the hand and pointability (these are distinct qualities), and your accuracy with it under time pressure are just a few of the factors to take into account. Lack of a manual safety is a plus. When the SHTF, the fewer things that can go wrong, the better. The simpler the necessary actions & reactions, the better.
Revolvers are less likely to jam during H2H combat and, unlike a semi, will fire if the muzzle is pressed against the BG's body. Centennial & Bodyguard style revolvers can be carried and fired through a purse or coat's front pocket w/o jamming. After allowing for a break-in period (say, 200 rnds), your HGN should fire 500 rnds w/o any malfxns. It must be durable and reliable w/the ammo you plan on carrying.
6) Always have a roadside service card for travel by car.
7) Make sure your spouse and/or kids understand what can happen, how you'll react, and what they should do if things go south when walking together, riding in a car, at home, etc.
(add Heather MacDonald info)
8) Unless it is a documentary, the objective of most movies and TV shows is to give you "an emotionally satisfying movie-going experience," not to teach you the truth about guns, injuries, or the police.
9) Defend your Right to Keep & Bear Arms (RKBA) by being a member of the NRA, CRPA, and supporting CGN, CGF, SAF, the NRA-ILA, and/or the NRA-PVF. Defend your RKBA knives. Encourage others to join these organizations too.
(add: "Don't EVER get in the car!")
Continued in next post
Never mistake being delusional for being optimistic.
230+ examples of CCWs Saving Lives.
Last edited by Paladin; 10-26-2017 at 6:48 PM.. Reason: continued improvement
10) (Add info re fallout of Zimmerman shooting) If you're ever involved in a self-defense shooting, know the 5 things to say after a shooting. You may want to attach this list with a Post-It to the back of your permit: (1) state and point out who attacked you, (2) say you will "sign the complaint," (3) point out the evidence (e.g., "He shot at me, look at those shell casings over by him"), (4) point out witnesses, (5) say you will give full cooperation in 24 hours after you talk with a lawyer. (Also: be able to re-holster 1 handed by feel so you can keep observing the scene and yet not have a gun in your hand when LE arrives; if you're the 1st party to the shooting to call it in, you become "the victim-complainant", not "the perpetrator.") After that, don't talk about it without your lawyer present!
11) If you want to prevent murders, support the death penalty. According to John Lott, PhD, "each execution saved the lives of roughly 15 to 18 potential murder victims" and "the states that reinstituted the death penalty after 1976 collectively saw a significantly bigger drop in murder rates (about 38 percent larger than in the 12 no-execution states) by 1998."
If we execute murderers and there is in fact no deterrent effect, we have killed a bunch of murderers. If we fail to execute murderers, and doing so would in fact have deterred other murders, we have allowed the killing of a bunch of innocent victims. I would much rather risk the former. This, to me, is not a tough call.
Prof. John McAdams, Marquette University, Department of Political Science
A message from a Prosecuting Attorney about the death penalty.
Organizations that support the death penalty include the Criminal Justice Legal Foundation and the forums Pro-death penalty.com and Pro Death Penalty Information.
(*** In Development *** For Christians):
- Proportionate justice ("the punishment must fit the crime"): the Lex Talonis -- "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" (Ex 21:21). Cf the revenge exacted after the rape of Dinah (Ge 34). Only the death of the murderer evenly balances the scales of justice for the crime of murder.
- The death penalty for murder applies to all people, and not just Old Testament Israel: God commanded the ancestors of all mankind, not just the Jews, to execute murderers. "Whoever sheds man's blood, by man his blood shall be shed. For in the image of God He made man" (Ge 9:6; see Lev 24:17). Legally, a murderer "forfeits" his right to life.
- No one has the right to extend mercy to a murderer by not executing them: "Moreover you shall take no ransom for the life of a murderer who is guilty of death, but he shall surely be put to death" (Nu 35:31).
Proportionate justice demands that murderers receive the death penalty to pay his debt to his victim (which is far greater than any presumed "debt to society"). No 3rd party -- no court (i.e., judge), governor, family member of the victim, or even president -- has the right to grant "mercy" to a criminal. Only the victim of the crime has that right. In the case of murder, the criminal has killed the only person who could choose to extend mercy to him. Thus, he has cut himself off from any human source of mercy and now must face justice unalloyed with mercy. Only the murderer's death will balance the scales of justice. To extend mercy where God says not to, to give a "second chance" to those God says to execute, is not compassion, but a grave injustice, sinful and evil. It does not matter whether they regret and have repented of their evil deed and express remorse -- all that is irrelevant to exacting justice on this side of the grave even if it is vital to their salvation on the other side. It does not matter whether the state believes they're no longer a threat to society, will not commit other crimes, or could even contribute greatly to society -- they must pay with their life for the life they took.
- Ro 13: the state is authorized, required, and accountable to God for the administration of justice, incl execution ("the sword", not leg irons or prison cells).
- Mt 5, Sermon on Mount dealing w/interpersonal relations and issues of the heart, not with the administration of criminal/civil justice by courts. It is dealing with personal insults (backhanded slap (with, presumably, R hand) against R cheek), not with physical harms (not if stabbed in one side of chest, offer other side; not if wife is raped, offer daughter too). This minimizes ill-will in society and allows the smoother functioning of society and leaves to the courts and their procedures the administration of God's justice. Too often, individuals' "justice" is based on partial-knowledge/bias and thus is really injustice. To decrease the amount of errors or injustice in the administration of justice (i.e., "miscarriages of justice"), courts are to administer it. But remember: God does not expect perfect justice from imperfect, limited, fallen creatures. Imperfections in the administration of justice do not justify disobeying God by abandoning the death penalty.
- The Fall affects all of humanity throughout all of time. There is no sanctuary from evil, and you are not to give sanctuary to evil (Ex 21:14; 1Ki 2:28-34). You never know when or where evil will strike, therefore always be armed w/at least something.
- Lk 22:35-38 Jesus says, when I was with you, I protected & provided for you. Soon I will be leaving you so each of you need to prepare to protect & provide for yourselves again.
- The wise man sees danger and takes cover, the fool goes on and suffers for it (Pr 22:3; 27:12).
- Ro 12:18 When a BG attacks you, the BG, not you, has chosen not to "live peaceably" with you. As long as you made a reasonable attempt to avoid a conflict without imperiling life or limb, you must defend your life. The BG has taken the non-violent options off of the table. Do what you have to in order to stop the evildoer.
- Jesus told the Centurion to be a good soldier, not to stop being a soldier (? ??:??).
- the Apostles had swords on them when Jesus was betrayed by Judas, and Jesus said not to "live by the sword." He did not say to get rid of all swords or not carry them
- Being Pro-Life means a lot more than just being anti-abortion
Unfortunately, since American courts are constantly committing injustice by extending "mercy" where they have no authority, individuals are tempted to exact their own justice (vigilantism, "taking the law into their own hands"), since justice is not being administered in our courts. (End of "In Development" section)
12) Motion detecting exterior lights, exterior video monitors/recorders, home (or apartment) alarms (set even when you're home), spouses (women often are light sleepers), and/or a dog (even some lapdogs alarm before a breach occurs), are good things.
13) NEVER open your door (i.e., breach your own home defenses) for unexpected strangers even if you have a chain on your door (vs unexpected friends or expected strangers (e.g., delivery man)). Someone else could be hiding outside your view of the entry and rush the door once you unlock it. Plus, while you are distracted w/the person at the front door, someone may be breaking into another area of your home. When you are talking to the person through the door, have both a HG and a cellphone w/you. If a stranger says they need to use a phone, get their name, the number to call, the name of the person to talk to, the message to convey, and say you'll make the call for them. If they say they need help, ask them what the problem is and then call 9-1-1 and convey the message along w/info about the person at your door. N.B. police may bang on your front door without identifying themselves as LE.
14) You can toughen your car's side windows by having "safety and security film" applied to the inside of them. 3M and Llumar offer this for your home too. Car dashboard cams, front and rear, are now affordable.
15) Beware of violent "flash mobs". If you notice that numbers of "urban youth" suddenly show up, immediately head for the nearest exit and get out of Dodge! Even if nothing bad ends up happening, why put your freedom (criminal trial for self-defense -- definition of "a jury of your peers": people too stupid to figure out how to get out of jury duty), wealth (civil lawsuit by the BG/s or their family, attorney fees), health (injuries from being attacked and/or defending yourself), or life at risk? This also ties in w/my previous suggestion that your spouse and kids know when you say something like, "Let's get out of here" or "We are leaving now", in a stern voice, they are to obey immediately and without question.
16) Ex-felons can't be in possession of weapons so they commonly stash improvised weapons nearby. They learn this trick in prison. Don't let down your guard just because someone is unarmed.
17) Unarmed students on college campuses are sitting ducks. Support Students for Concealed Carry on Campus.
18) People say that police won't know if the LTCer is a BG or a GG, and thus carrying a gun may be dangerous to you. Or they'll say one LTCer may shoot another thinking that he's the BG. This problem has an obvious answer: the BG is the person w/a gun shooting at unarmed people who are screaming, hiding, and/or running away. The GG is the person w/a gun who is shooting at a BG as just described. Unfortunately, LEOs have shot armed GGs who are just carrying, not even shooting, guns at crime scenes, so don't draw until you are about to shoot and reholster or drop the weapon as soon as possible.
19) (draft) Support the Federation of Americans for Immigration Reform (FAIR) and NumbersUSA (add stats re crime rates of illegal aliens)
20) As Clint Smith says, if you look like food you will be eaten.
To advance our cause:
(1) Register to vote (http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_vr.htm), and vote in EVERY election.
(2) Join the NRA or upgrade your membership (http://membership.nrahq.org/).
(3) Take newbies shooting. Give them a gun safety lesson and teach them how to operate that gun before going to the range.
(4) Give NRA memberships and Junior memberships as Christmas/birthday/graduation/other gifts (http://membership.nrahq.org/) and mention the free subscription and benefits (http://www.nra.org/benefits.aspx and http://www.nra.org/affiliates.aspx).
Last edited by Paladin; 07-20-2015 at 5:37 PM..
Tagged for good thread. Just don't delete it.
01010100 01101000 01100001 01101110 01101011 00100000 01011001 01101111 01110101 00100000
01000011 01100001 01101100 01100111 01110101 01101110 01110011 00101110 01101110 01100101 01110100
I would only add in regards to knives is that one should take some sort of edged weapon training. Even if you are armed with a knife if you don't know how to use it correctly you will end up hurting/cutting yourself. It is easy to just say carry a legal knife but a trained opponent can easily turn that knife on to you and you just end up cutting yourself.
Backyard Flicks Outdoor Cinema
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
George Orwell
That reminds me of the saying, "The loser of a knife fight goes to the morgue. The winner goes to the hospital."
Never mistake being delusional for being optimistic.
230+ examples of CCWs Saving Lives.
Last edited by Paladin; 04-23-2011 at 11:50 PM..
Things usually turn out best for those who make the best of how things turn out.
I would say your guess is wrong. There are several MA out there that are implementing knife defense.
Backyard Flicks Outdoor Cinema
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
George Orwell
bump for a great read!
The inconvenience of poor quality lingers long after the thrill of a good bargain.
bumply bumpidy bump bump
The founding fathers did a wonderful thing when they included the second amendment to the constitution...
Yes... and this! http://www.constitution.org/2ll/2ndschol/87senrpt.pdf
Good Guys with Guns HERE
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk
No harm, no foul....
ETA: Speaking of which ... here's more resources.
John Lott's Crime Prevention Research Center re. the concentration of much crime into few areas:
Similar work by The Trace:
Never mistake being delusional for being optimistic.
230+ examples of CCWs Saving Lives.
Last edited by Paladin; 10-18-2017 at 9:59 PM..
See also http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com
No one will really understand politics until they understand that politicians are not trying to solve our problems. They are trying to solve their own problems - of which getting elected and re-elected are number one and number two. Whatever is number three is far behind.I've been saying that for years ...
There is no value at all complaining or analyzing or reading tea leaves to decide what these bills really mean or actually do; any bill with a chance to pass will be bad for gun owners.
The details only count after the Governor signs the bills.
Not a lawyer, just Some Guy On The Interwebs.
See also http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com
Are you sure? Maybe I'm missing out!
|Thread Tools
|Display Modes
Linear Mode


text:
Become IBM Certified! Real 000-452 Exam Questions And Answers. - Success Guaranteed!
Real And Updated Questions For 000-452.
Accurate Simulation Environment, Free Updates, Great Price
Total Questions & Answers: 74
Last Update: January 31, 2018
- Thousands of Exams, Including 000-452
- Real And Confirmed Exam Questions, Frequent Updates
- Brand-New Testing Engine, Accurate Exam Simulation with Practice and Virtual Exam Models (Gold Package Only)
- Accurate And Customized Lab Simulation Questions
- Self Paced Study Guide In A Convenient PDF Format
- Secure Payment For A Flawless Shopping Experience
- Help Whenever You Need It: 24*7 Dedicated Email and Chat Support
See what each of the Package Offer
Silver Package(PDF only)
Gold Package(PDF + Testing Engine)
Unlimited access to 4500+ Exams
PDF Questions & AnswersConvenient, easy to study, Printable PDF study material, Learn on go.
100% Money Back GuaranteeBe sure of Guaranteed Pas Scores with BrainDumps materials, with a proven 99,3% Pass rate
Regular & Frequent Updates for ExamGet hold of Updated Exam Materials Every time you download the PDF of any Exam Questions Without Any Extra Cost.
Real Exam Questions With Correct AnswersExact Exam Questions with Correct Answers, verified by Experts with years of Experience in IT Field.
Comprehensive Testing EngineCustomizable & Advanced Testing Engine which creates a real exam simulation enviroment to prepare you for Success.
Unlimited Practice Exam Re-takesPractice Until you get it right. With options to Highlight missed questions, you can analyse your mistakes and prepare for Ultimate Success.
Submit & Edit NotesCreate Notes for Any Questions. When and Where Needed, edit them or delete them if needed.
Download Free Exam Simulator Demo
Experience BrainDumps exam testing engine for yourself. After you've selected a vendor and an exam and submitted your email, your download will start automatically.
- Customizable, interactive testing engine
- Simulates real exam environment
- Instant download
Choose an exam to sample:
* Our demo shows only a few questions from your selected exam for evaluating purposes
Train Yourself With The Latest Methods For IBM 000-452 By Braindumps
latest 000-452 video lectures brings you all the way to your dream future so it's always better to go for updated stuff for its preparation. Download Braindump 000-452 updated exam papers for your needs along with 000-452 from Brain Dump's exam questions and answers for exam experience. We never discourage any student and so are always there with different guides to make you prepared for 000-452 audio lectures online. Brain dumps 000-452 latest practise exam and Brain Dump's 000-452 IBM Storwize V7000 Technical Solutions V2 IBM updated lab situations in collection give you features of elevated scoring.
We make is accessible for everyone to use our IBM 000-452 IBM Storwize V7000 Technical Solutions V2 latest cbt preparatory material. Therefore we provide you our updated Braindump's 000-452 cbt and BrainDump 000-452 latest practice questions and answers to remain the part of growing world with confidence. Doing the best form of learning means that you need 000-452 updated labs and 000-452 updated video lectures too to get things done well. So what you require is 000-452 updated computer based training with which you are and will be in a perfect form to score the best. Get the help that you had been looking for during your updated 000-452 video lectures learning. To doing that you require 000-452 updated computer based training and 000-452 simulation questions and only then your hopes would get high. So get the best you need. There are a lot of good trick to passing latest 000-452 audio training but one thing you need to keep in mind is that 000-452 updated courses would be just more than enough to help passing the subject easily. In fact 000-452 updated interactive exam engine also does the job. Do you feel you are well prepared for your 000-452 online cbt exam? Well then what is some good way to getting to the top? The thing is just that one thing that would get you there where you want to be. Just simply use 000-452 updated exam questions and answers and updated IBM Storwize V7000 Technical Solutions V2 testing engine and th
Our lessons in 000-452 audio study guide online seem to be way easier and understandable to other students than the press books you refer to for your 000-452 updated cbt exam. Our tools especially latest 000-452 audio training are something you can actually refer to with care. Education and learning system here at our site is extremely good and helps in a number of ways when you want to get well prepared for updated 000-452 IBM computer based training. Many people happened to come to this site from references. So we have huge fan following after they used [[E
Thanks to our students who have given some really strong feedback regarding their success in 000-452 updated computer based training. They say that had an exceptional time during their immense prep of the subject and it was updated IBM 000-452 questions and answers and online 000-452 books that got them going hig Do you want some serious help with your IBM Storwize V7000 Technical Solutions V2 online computer based training exam prep then here you go. You just require 000-452 online lab scenarios that goes perfectly well during peak learning hours. You most certainly need online 000-452 audio lectures to if you want to prepare in a thorough manner. Get daily alerts about syllabus changes and IT news when once you get registered to our site. So people what the wait is for. Just use 000-452 questions and answers online and 000-452 updated exam engine and start your full prep of 000-452 audio lectures the way you like it. So well preparation of 000-452 latest computer based training is now indeed a great possibility. Just the usage of IBM Storwize V7000 Technical Solutions V2 practise questions and answers online and 000-452 online test materials would get you gain the high class marks you had been hoping for. So do you find IBM 000-452 video training online a tough subject to deal with? No worries at all. Just make sure you are using updated 000-452 test questions and answers and 000-452 course and all on your way you get passed very conveniently. Are you really looking forward to passing the right way in your 000-452 audio training exam. Just make sure you have 000-452 latest test questions and latest 000-452 practise exams with you as it most certainly helps the right way during proper learning. When you want to do some proper and deeper prep, the only thing that is going to pop up in your mind is how to manage the whole study schedule. This gets done extremely well when you have 000-452 online practice questions and answers and 000-452 online audio training to look forward to and this way y

subset: commoncrawl


text:
On Your Bike With Tipp Wheelers
While our love affair with the bike may have cooled somewhat in previous decades there in no doubt that cycling is now back with a bang and indeed more popular than at any time in the last 40 years.
The Nenagh based cycling club, North Tipp Wheelers are seeing the evidence of this increased uptake in the sport more than most as their membership continues to grow at a steady pace.
Perceived perhaps as facilitating elite cyclists only, the club is now anxious to accommodate the growing numbers who are taking to cycling for the first time.
With this in mind a new initiative is being launched during Bike Week when the club will have an Open day on Sunday, June 26, which will see the launch of its new Three Group cycling structure for its well established Sunday morning spins.
From this date, instead of the traditional single group of cyclists setting out there will be three groups: Group A is for the newcomer to cycling, and will be at a relaxed pace where nobody will be left behind
Group B will be for the intermediate level cyclist who will have some experience of cycling and will be capable of keeping an average speed of approximately 15 mph, while group C, the existing group, is for the experienced cyclist.
The invitation is open to everyone over 16, while under 16s may participate if accompanied by an adult. It is important that all participants have a roadworthy bike and a helmet is compulsory for all participants.
For more information about these events contact 087 2044324.
On Saturday, June 25, the club will host a fun family cycle to Dromineer for a picnic in conjunction with National Bike Week.
Participation is free and all cyclists will be entered for a draw where the wonderful prizes of both a girl's and boy's bike will be on offer. All those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and helmets are compulsory.
The cycle will leave Eire Óg Gaa Club at 2pm. Registration will be open from 1pm.


text:
May 2017, London
Conversations & data: building blocks of connected travel
In a fast-changing ecosystem of technologies and interfaces, Air Baltic and Voyages-sncf are working hard to stay on top of the connected travel game. Andrew Hennigan reports
The connected traveller is a demanding individual with ever-rising expectations.
Jouni Oksanen, SVP Sales, eCommerce and Marketing at Air Baltic puts it like this: "More and more people are used to getting service and answers on every channel that they like or prefer."
They also want the service to be instantaneous and they want their needs understood. For this reason Okansen believes we can expect to see more "conversational interaction" in the future, with bots playing a central role.
Air Baltic is already using bots in three main ways. To:
Serve customers by providing data driven information and assistance that is as accurate as possible
Sell the airline's services and products on the channels where consumers spend their time
Integrate the conversation into marketing communication and to generate leads
Although today Air Baltic is offering a chat bot service on Facebook Messenger, it has plans to offer something similar through the company's website and eventually via the WhatsApp messaging app.
Data driven developments
While chat bots are becoming increasingly important, they are not the only way connected travellers can interact with travel companies and more alternatives are emerging through the analysis of customer data.
"By identifying trends and patterns in customer search behaviour, companies are able to deliver them the information and options which will most suit them at the most suitable time and via the most convenient device," says Arnaud Masson, Chief Operating Officer at Voyages-sncf.com.
One of these sweet spots is the moment when customers are planning a trip using their Outlook365 calendar. Voyages-sncf.com recently integrated a plug-in for Outlook365 that lets consumers book their train tickets directly from their personal Outlook calendar, making the process more seamless. Like Air Baltic, the company also added Facebook Messenger as a booking tool, so travellers can book train tickets and receive reminders before they travel through the social network.
Building a connected traveller experience is complicated by changes in the digital infrastructure. "One of the biggest challenges faced by any online company is to take into account the evolution and disappearance of interfaces," explains Masson, who believes "the trick is to keep on top of it and select from all the new technologies that are constantly evolving and to integrate the right ones in your offering."
Another test is the multitude of channels to choose from. "There are so many fronts for improving the customer experience that we have to find the right ones and focus our resources on those," says Oksanen.
Air Baltic tackles this by starting projects with the service design first; then it quickly makes a prototype and interviews real customers.
One of the most obvious trends in connected travel experiences is the move towards social selling. "Businesses are increasingly embracing social media as a sales tool," says Masson. And, why not? "Consumers are comfortable using these channels so why not extend them to include purchases and financial transactions?"
Businesses are increasingly embracing social media as a sales tool
Consumers already spend huge amounts of time on social media and feel increasingly comfortable interacting with brands through this medium. "We need to be present in the spaces that our customers are occupying and be ready to engage with them at any time," Masson says.
Like Air Baltic, Voyages-sncf.com is focused on development to keep up with a fast changing eco-system.
"We are working with feature teams internally to identify new trends and customer demands and to brainstorm, and develop new features within a tight time frame," explains Masson. Voyages-sncf is also working with startups to harness young talent and bright ideas to help give customers the simplest most intuitive experience.
Developments underway include:
Integrating voice controlled interfaces using Amazon Alexa and Echo loudspeakers
Applying VR technology for a more immersive experience for potential customers
"We believe that adopting an open approach is the future of e-commerce," says Masson. "To remain innovative companies must test, experiment and continue to make the connected traveller experience a reality by evolving existing features and technologies."
Arnaud Masson, Chief Operating Officer at Voyages-sncf.com and Jouni Oksanen, SVP Sales, eCommerce and Marketing at Air Baltic will be speaking at EyeforTravel Europe (May 3-4)


text:
PNS Daily Newscast - October 19, 2018
Senator Corker demands the Trump administration share intelligence on the killing of a Washington Post columnist. Also on the Friday rundown: groups sue over the Texas border wall plan; and the soggy summer in some states may lead to higher pumpkin prices for Halloween.
Public News Service - TX: Welfare Reform
AUSTIN, Texas - A church in Texas has given a Guatemalan refugee sanctuary and is hoping that more religious organizations will follow suit. Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas has taken in a woman who church officials will only call Hilda. She says she came to the U.S. to escape vio
AUSTIN, Texas - One-point-seven million Texas households experienced hunger or engaged in coping mechanisms to avoid it at some point last year. That's more than any other state except California, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Celia Cole, CEO with Feeding Tex
AUSTIN, Texas - Many Medicaid recipients in Texas have been noticing big changes in the program this year. The state is moving away from a traditional fee-for-services approach in favor of managed care. The idea is to save money, reduce fraud and better coordinate services. The results, so far, hav
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Texas' 23rd congressional district is huge, sweeping 550 miles from San Antonio to El Paso. Also huge is tonight's debate between Republican incumbent Representative Quico Canseco (R-San Antonio) and Democratic challenger Pete Gallego (Alpine). It's receiving national attentio
HOUSTON – They say Gov. Rick Perry is "throwing them under the bus" by refusing to accept billions of federal dollars to expand Texas' Medicaid program under an optional provision of Obamacare. Hundreds of advocates and protestors from around the state are expected to rally at the Capitol this
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas ranks third-worst nationally among states when it comes to the rate of households struggling against hunger, according to data released this week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The new figures come just as national polling reveals broad support for maintaining "SNAP," t
AUSTIN, Texas - With new signs that Texas is recovering from the recent recession faster than expected, social-services advocates are calling on lawmakers to reverse some of the more painful budget cuts implemented last year. But state leaders so far are showing few signs they will change course, wa
UPDATE (7/9/2012 – 10:48 a.m.): Gov. Perry announced this morning that his administration will oppose Texas participation in the Medicaid expansion provision of the Affordable Care Act, as well as the creation of a state health insurance exchange. From the Perry statement: ""Neither a 's


text:
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
New York Buses Live on Google Maps
MTA Bus Time is a Google Map that shows the live position of buses on New York's bus system. Currently the map tracks all bus routes in Staten Island and will be rolled out to other NYC boroughs, with expected completion in 2013.
It is possible to search the map by intersection, bus route or individual bus stop. If you click on an individual bus you can view its next three stops. If you have a mobile phone you can use the QR codes posted on bus-stops to find out when your next bus is due.
Posted by Keir Clarke at 9:03 AM
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
That Was Then Antiques, Jewelry, and Collectibles
Barbara, Deerfield Beach FL
Several years ago I purchased this unusual box and it remained on my dresser top for all that time. I was hoping to find out more about it but never did. It is undoubtedly Scandinavian but there are absolutely no hallmarks of any kind.
Also, the metal appears to be bronze. And furthermore, the interior is a mystery. There is a mirror in the top lid (with quite a bit of silvering loss) but the bottom interior gives no hint of having held any typical compact parts and there is no fitted clasp to indicate a pill box. Thus the mystery!
If you look closely at the enamel work you will see that the machine engineered ground is extremely complex as is the use of so many colors of enamel. There are at least 5 colors of enamel and I counted at least 7 different underlying machine engineered patterns in the metalwork - 8 if you count the green area which has no pattern under it but you can say there are 8 different surfaces under the enamel! The outside of the bottom sports an elaborate machine engineered design as well. It's hard to tell from the photo, but the areas at the apexes of the outer scallops that appear black, are pierced areas. The larger circle is elevated from that outer scalloped rim giving it some depth.
All this indicates to me that this was a very special piece executed by a very expert enamel artist such as might have been done by Marius Hammer if done in Norway but possibly done in Denmark or Russia. It does not have a French "vibe" to it.
It measures 1 3/4" in diameter and 1/2" high.
31 other shoppers have this item in their Cart or Wish List
Unique, Beautiful & Often Quirky - Always Searching for the Best
Well over 1000 items sold! We welcome all reasonable offers.


text:
The UK's Trusted Silver Fortinet Partner
Are you looking for a leading Fortinet partner to help you protect your entire network infrastructure? Prodec Networks is proud to be a UK Silver Fortinet Partner; helping businesses nationwide protect their networks from the endpoint all the way through to the cloud.
Prodec works closely with Fortinet to provide specialist security expertise to businesses of all sectors and sizes. Whether it's an integrated platform or collaborative security fabric, Prodec's team of highly qualified security engineers are readily available to guide and support you through implementing your Fortinet security solution.
Businesses are connecting to a plethora of devices and retaining more data than ever before. This, applied with increasingly complex network architectures, means that businesses can end up with a configuration of disparate security products. Like Fortinet, Prodec Networks recognises that the best solution is simplicity. Implementing security solutions that integrate and collaborate, sharing threat intelligence and adapting accordingly, is the key to the success of your evolving network. Prodec Networks is privileged to support Fortinet in helping businesses benefit from secure and efficient security solutions.
Why Fortinet?
Fortinet offers security without compromise.
As the only company with security solutions for network, endpoint, application, data centre, cloud, and access, Fortinet offers effective solutions designed to work together as an integrated and collaborative security fabric. This also means Fortinet are the only company that can truly provide you with a powerful, integrated end-to-end security solution across the entire attack surface.
Fortinet's Security Fabric includes all of the key capabilities your organisation needs for a truly complete solution:
- Scalable: Protects the enterprise from IoT to the cloud
- Secure: Global and local threat intelligence and mitigation information is shared between products for faster protection
- Aware: The fabric behaves as a single entity regarding policy and logging, enabling end-to-end segmentation for better protection against advanced threats
- Actionable: Big data cloud systems correlate threat and network data to deliver real-time, actionable threat intelligence
- Open: Well-defined, open APIs allow leading technology partners to become part of the fabric
How is your network security performing? Find out what's really going on within your network with a free seven-day cyber threat assessment from Fortinet. Click on the button below to learn more.
Related Content
Fortinet Security Fabric integrates technology for the endpoint, access layer, network, applications, data center, content, & cloud into one security solution.Download


text:
Goodyear Eagle Tires Chosen Exclusively for All-New 2016 Chevrolet Camaro
May 18, 2015, 09:00 ET
AKRON, Ohio, May 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) has announced that Chevrolet's full line of 2016 Camaro models will roll exclusively on Goodyear Eagle performance tires.
According to Chevrolet, the sixth generation Camaro has been redesigned from the ground up to offer the exceptional driving dynamics and refinement of a world-class performance car.
As the vehicle's only point of contact with the road, tire development was an important component of the overall performance equation. Goodyear engineers worked closely with the Camaro development team to design and engineer tires to deliver superior performance. The project, which included more than 13,000 hours of tire development and testing, resulted in three unique tire fitments engineered to complement the performance and character of the new Camaro.
"Goodyear and Chevrolet share a similar heritage, built on both performance and innovation," said Johann Finkelmeier, Goodyear's vice president of North America original equipment sales. "Each of our Eagle performance tires have been tuned to the Camaro chassis, and incorporate Goodyear's innovative advancements in tire technology to deliver superior traction and handling."
In LT trim, the Camaro features standard 18-inch wheels with Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season tires in size 245/50R18. The Eagle Sport All-Season, featuring an innovative tread compound, offers powerful performance with responsive handling and strong grip in all-season conditions.
Also available are optional 20-inch wheels, wrapped with Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season RunOnFlat® tires in size 245/40R20. The Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season is Goodyear's premium ultra-high performance all-season tire. It features a dual-zone asymmetric tread pattern, which includes a Dry Handling Zone on the outside shoulder for enhanced handling and grip and an All-Season Zone on the inside shoulder to help shed water and slush for enhanced wet traction.
The Camaro SS features 20-inch aluminum wheels equipped with Goodyear's next-generation ultra-high performance summer tire—the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 RunOnFlat®—in size 245/40ZR20 (front) and 275/35ZR20 (rear). The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 is Goodyear's premium offering for responsive handling and control in both dry and wet conditions, and will debut on the Camaro SS before its full release in 2016. The tire was extensively tested on the 2016 Camaro SS at a number of world-renowned race tracks, including Virginia International Raceway, Road Atlanta and Germany's Nurburgring Nordschleife.
Both the Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 feature Goodyear's RunOnFlat® technology, which allows consumers to drive up to 50 miles on a deflating or deflated tire at a top speed of 50 mph.
Goodyear tires are on more new vehicles in North America than any other brand, including many from Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Infiniti, Jeep, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Scion, Subaru, Toyota and Volkswagen.
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs approximately 69,000 people and manufactures its products in 50 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com.
Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150518/216645
Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO
SOURCE The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company


text:
60 East Tremont Avenue
United States
About Us
Founded in 1972, BronxWorks, formerly the Citizens Advice Bureau, Inc. (CAB) is a Bronx-based settlement house.
Our Mission
BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community.
Our Values
In all aspects of our work, BronxWorks strives for the highest ethical and performance standards and is guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.
BronxWorks is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and service provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Latest Listings
ESOL Instructor (Job)
Program Assistant (Job)
CASE MANAGER SUPERVISOR (Job)
HOUSING SPECIALIST (Job)
CASE MANAGER (Job)
CASE MANAGER (Job)


text:
Senate releases budget, corrections education bill heard in Senate committee
The Legislature was busy this week as attention turned to the Senate Republican budget which was released Tuesday. It passed the chamber along party lines in the early hours of Friday. House Democrats are expected to release their version of the budget early next week. >>


text:
It's incredible.. this wave of confront that has come up over the last few days regarding my launching the next level of my sound healing work: A STORY IN SOUND – Intensive Workshop.
I notice that all the mind chatter that is doing its darndest to take me out, to stop me from thriving, from helping the planet.. it's telling me, once again.. "what do you know?" "how can you take this deeper, you know nothing!" and other such bullshitteries.
That's the mind for you. It's wonderful if it's trained to the buggery.
I know this is just another attempt for the collective drone-zone to stop me from delivering yet another experience and opportunity to empower beings and remind them of their sovereignty.
So I say to the mind-stuff…. "WATCH ME DANCE", as I take this work to the next level and I bust limits and take groups to new heights. My mind is afraid of the power of my light.. the power of my love, which is no way airy-fairy. My rock-solid knowing of our power in the voice and my absolute capabilities to TAKE IT ON HOME.
I invite you all!


text:
Used Olympus 45mm F1.8 ED M. Zuiko M4/3 O/AF
- 90mm Equivalent in 35mm Format
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- Aperture Range: f/1.8-22
- Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) Lens
- Near-Silent Autofocus for Stills & Video
- Two Extra-High Refractive Lenses
Out of stock
Product Description
The black M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.8 Lens from Olympus has been designed for use with Olympus PEN Micro Four Thirds cameras. With an equivalent focal length in the 35mm format of 90mm, this short telephoto lens is ideal for portraits and for low-light shooting. Its extremely wide f/1.8 maximum aperture can produce beautifully shallow depth of field and is very effective in low-light situations. Its Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) function offers ultra-fast, near-silent autofocus for shooting stills and video. Lens construction using extra-high refractive lenses produces excellent contrast and sharpness in stills and video, with chromatic aberration, ghosting and flare minimized.
- 45 mm f/1.8 (90 mm equivalent in 35 mm format) short telephoto lens for Olympus PEN cameras
- Wide maximum aperture of f/1.8 can produce beautiful shallow depth of field, ideal for portraits
- Lens is Movie & Still Compatible (MSC), with high-speed, near-silent autofocus during still shooting and high-definition (HD) video capture.
- Two extra-high refractive lenses are included in the construction of the lens, for improved contrast and sharpness
Accessories Included:
- Lens Caps
- Off Brand Lens Hood
Additional Information
|Product Condition
"Like New Minus" – the rating of the equipment is at 97 to 99 percent of original condition. Only the closest inspections will reveal slight wear. Perfect glass, but the box and accessories are usually not included.
There are no reviews yet.


text:
Helvetia introduces U23 ranking to promote young Cross-Country skiers
FIS is pleased to introduce the Helvetia U23 Ranking. In close cooperation between FIS, FIS Marketing AG and Helvetia, a new promotion concept for young skiers has been started. In order to improve the focus for the U23 skiers, the Helvetia U23 Ranking will be implemented beginning with the 2014/15 season.
Helvetia, the premium sponsor of the FIS Cross-Country World Cup, will support the new concept by awarding CHF 9.999 for the best U23 male and female in the overall FIS Cross-Country World Cup standings.
During the season, the current Helvetia U23 Leader will wear a special competition bib and a ceremony to decorate the current leader will take place after the competitions.
"We are proud of our top athletes' achievements. At the same time, we want to take care of the next generation of athletes, who will be the future stars of Cross-Country Skiing", said Cyril Grin, Sport Sponsoring Director at Helvetia.
FIS Cross-Country Race Director Pierre Mignerey added: "We are very happy to have such a strong and motivated partner with Helvetia. Support and promotion of the next generation of skiers is a key to success of Cross-Country Skiing in the future. The Helvetia U23 Ranking will give our best young skiers a great promotional platform as well as a reward at the end of the season."


text:
Jewelry Care
Some of our pieces are made from raw brass or copper. When left raw these metals have the tendency to naturally patina and age over time. We love this about brass, and feel that it gives each piece character. if you prefer to keep your piece in its original bright gold form, store in an airtight container or use a gentle brass/ bronze cleanser or polish when needed to bring it back to its bright state.
Sterling + Fine Silver
When worn regularly, silver usually keeps it bright state. If kept out for periods of time, even unworn it can tarnish and the way it tarnishes depends on the climate you live in. You can easily rid your silver jewelry of tarnish with a simple polish, but we recommend wearing your jewelry often to naturally prevent this.
14k Gold Fill
Gold fill is made from solid gold which is 'filled' with other alloys. Unlike gold plate, It will not flake, and the surface should not turn your fingers like brass can do. The finish and surface of gold fill has the same properties of solid gold because it is gold. 14k gold fill has a brass core, so please be mindful if you have extremely sensitive skin. Please care for your gold fill pieces just as you would a gold piece of jewelry. Gently polish by hand with a clean cloth.
Solid 14k Gold
Our solid 14k gold is created from recycled precious metal. Gently polish by hand with a clean cloth. A soft toothbrush and a bit of mild soap and warm water can go a long way in helping your jewelry shine again.
It is a good idea to remove your jewelry and place it somewhere safe before working out, swimming, showering, or getting your hands dirty in general.


text:
Posted by Madavor Media on May 7, 2013 at 10:04 pm
Viewed 282 times
This Bald Eagle image was taken on the Mississippi River at Burlington, Iowa (February, 2007). Canon 1Ds Mark II, Canon 500mm, 1.4x II extender, ISO 500, 1/4000 at 5.6, 0 exposure compensation, AV. – Jim Chagares


text:
The gypsies in Spain were the first to develop the Spanish guitar sound, flamenco and many Latin music motifs. Johannes Linstead has always had a bit of the wandering gypsy spirit.
His new cd, Tales of the Gypsy, explores the many nuances of the Spanish guitar from the traditional to the contemporary, from fiery and passionate to soulful and swinging, sometimes lightning-fast and always beautifully melodic. Linstead demonstrates on Tales of a Gypsy why he is recognized internationally as one of the most popular and best-selling guitarists and composers in the world-fusion field. Once again he melds far-ranging influences and global styles into his own signature sound.


text:
Illuminated White Modern House
24 October, 2013 | Exterior, House Interior
This two story structure is situated near a mountain range. The first floor is separated into split levels, with a quiet sitting area appearing near the back patio sliding door. A wall made of glass allows for long gazing at the in-ground pool. A cool white kitchen is so bright that it nearly glow. Tall, single metal legged bar stools sit in front of the island, which has a half white, half gray counter. Up the stairs, railings are replaced by glass panes. Dark wood stairs travel up the second floor. The outdoor pool is simple and exquisite. Warm beige tiling surrounding the pool, with minimal chairs creating small lounging areas. Designed by monovolume architecture + design.
- Chalet on the Mountainside
- Modern Greek Home with Gravity Defying Angles
- Contemporary Austrian Home With Minimalist Qualities
- Sleek Multi-Level Croatian Home with Unique Pool
- Simple, Clean Modern Home in Australia
- Lavish Vacation Home Set in Palma de Mallorca
- Take me to Space: This house is futuristic, ultra modern and has very unusual style statements
- Modernism meets Nature: Stunning modern home harmoniously blends into the surroundings
- Modern House with Concrete Base in the Desert
- German Home with White Façade


text:
Sao Paulo Sevens: Day One recap
SAO PAULO, Brazil – The Women's Eagles Sevens will not make a run for the Cup at Sao Paulo Sevens, the third round of the 2013-14 IRB Women's Sevens World Series, after limping out of Pool A with losses to England and New Zealand and a win against Ireland Friday.
The Eagles defeated England in the Plate Semifinal of Atlanta 7s last weekend, but could not replicate the win in the first match at Arena Barueri Friday in a 19-5 loss. England's Heather Fisher opened the scoring before Jessica Javelet showcased her speed to draw the Eagles within two at the half. The second half was all England however, as the Eagles failed to score in the final seven minutes and gave up two tries despite being up a player for several minutes.
It did not get any easier for the Eagles, who took on New Zealand in their second match of the day. Carla Hohepa scored two tries and Huriana Manuel added the insurance in a 17-0 shutout win for New Zealand.
The Eagles needed a win in their final pool match to have any shot at advancing to the Cup Quarterfinals and did the job with a 22-0 defeat of Ireland. Megan Bonny put the Eagles on the board in the third minute of the match and Javelet recorded her second career hat trick in just her ninth match to seal the deal for the Eagles.
Despite the win and a third-place finish good enough for the Cup Quarterfinals at Atlanta 7s last week, the Eagles will contest the Bowl for finishing Day One as the third-best third-place team in Sao Paulo. They will face Argentina in the Bowl Semifinal at 1:58 P.M. ET. With a win, the Eagles will advance to the Bowl Final, while a loss would put them in the 11th-Place Match.
Follow live updates with @USARugby on Twitter and watch Sao Paulo Sevens live on the Women's Sevens World Series website.


text: New 2018 Mercedes S-Class will certainly again be one of the best luxury sedan cars on the market. Speaking of exterior design changes, 2018 S-Class will get redesigned headlights, new front fascia and new 20-inch wheel designs, as well as new bumper and taillights around back. Inside the cabin, S-Class […] 2018 Mercedes S-Class Redesign21 Jun, 2017 in Mercedes


text:
Raw Milk in the News
Utah: Outbreak Of Campylobacter Illness Associated With Drinking Raw Milk
Utah Department of Health
News Releases
Outbreak of Illness Associated with Drinking Raw Milk
(Salt Lake City) – Utah public health officials are investigating a cluster of illness associated with the consumption of raw or unpasteurized milk. To date, 45 cases of Campylobacter infection have been reported in people who indicated that they consumed raw milk in the week before illness began. Cases have been reported from: Cache, Davis, Morgan, Salt Lake, Utah and Weber counties. Two cases occurred in out of state residents from California and Idaho. Onset dates range from May 9, 2014 to July 21, 2014. The cases range in age from two to 74 years.
All 45 cases are linked to the consumption of raw milk or cream purchased at Ropelato Dairy in Weber County. Utah Department of Agriculture and Food inspectors suspended the dairy's license to sell raw milk on August 4, 2014, after several tests of raw milk samples taken at the farm were positive for Campylobacter.
According to Larry Lewis, Public Information Officer, Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, "Inspectors have repeatedly visited the dairy, reviewing safety procedures, working with the owner to determine the source of the problem and helping devise corrective actions." The dairy has been very cooperative in working with the inspectors, and will be allowed to resume raw milk sales as soon as the milk consistently passes safety tests.
Campylobacteriosis is a bacterial infection that causes diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, headache, nausea and vomiting. Illness can last for up to a week or more and can be serious, especially for young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those who have weakened or compromised immune systems. UDOH Epidemiologist, Kenneth Davis adds, "In some severe cases, illness can lead to complications, including paralysis and death. If you have recently consumed raw milk and are experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your health care provider."
Raw milk is from cows, goats or sheep that has not been pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria. This raw, unpasteurized milk can contain dangerous bacteria such as Campylobacter, Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli, which are responsible for causing foodborne illness. Other products that contain raw milk, such as cream or queso fresco, can also cause foodborne illness.
Raw milk contaminated with disease-causing bacteria does not smell or look any different from uncontaminated raw milk, and there is no easy way for the consumer to know whether the raw milk is contaminated.
Since 2009, there have been 14 documented outbreaks of Campylobacter infection associated with raw milk consumption in Utah, with more than 200 people becoming ill. In response, public health officials again warn that drinking raw milk may be dangerous. They suggest taking the following steps to avoid illness when purchasing and/or consuming raw milk (or raw milk products):
• Purchase raw milk only from those stores or dairies permitted by law to sell it. However, a government permit does not guarantee that the raw milk (or raw milk product) will be free from disease-causing bacteria.
• Keep raw milk and raw milk products refrigerated at or below 40°F. Do not let raw milk sit out at room temperature.
Media Contacts:
Becky Ward, UDOH (o) 801-538-6682 (c) 801-352-1270
Larry Lewis, UDAF (o) 801-538-7104 (c) 801-514-2152
Read more: http://udohnews.blogspot.com/2014/08/outbreak-of-illness-associated-with.html
Wisconsin: Raw Milk Goat Cheese Recall
SW Wisc Dairy Goat Products Coop issues voluntary recall of Raw Goat Milk Mild Cheddar Cheese Lot Code 103-114 because of possible health risk
Contact Consumer: 1-608-734-3151
Media: Patricia Lund/Shannon Adams 1-608-734-3151
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 28, 2014 – SW Wisc Dairy Goat Products Coop of Mt Sterling, Wisc is recalling Raw Milk Mild Cheddar Cheese Lot Code 103-114 because it may be contaminated with Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O111:H8 bacteria. This is one of the 6 STEC strains that have been deemed to be of serious health concern as it can cause diarrheal illness, often with bloody stools, and may lead to more severe complications like Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). HUS is most likely to occur in young children, the elderly and immunocompromised individuals and can lead to severe kidney damage and even death.
This product was distributed in the Midwest and Southwest regions of the US. This product was sent through distributorship in Wisconsin and Georgia. From these two states this product was then sent to retail stores in the Midwest and Southwest.
This product was packed as an 8oz cryovac retail size piece with the code 103-114 on a sticker attached to the side of the cheese. This product is all white in appearance and has a front and back separate label. The back label is a black and white nutrition and ingredient label and the front label is a yellow and blue colored label with the Mt Sterling Coop Creamery brand name. "No illnesses have been reported to date."
The recall was initiated after a case of two five pound loafs in the original packaging was collected on 7-8—14 from an offsite warehouse. The product sample tested positive for Shiga toxin 1and was contaminated with E. coli O111:H8.
Consumers who may have purchased this product with the code date listed are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-608-734-3151.
Washington Consumers Warned to Avoid Raw Milk and Raw Cream
Ryan McCarthey, who owns and operates the dairy at 1915 Towne Road with his wife, Sarah, said Saturday they were notified by the state Department of Agriculture on Friday evening that inspectors may have found the bacteria in samples of the dairy's whole raw cream.
He said the state samples did not find Escherichia coli bacteria but could not rule out its presence from the samples.
The McCartheys expect to receive updated results early this week. In the meantime, they are recalling the batch.
"We wanted to get the world out as quickly as possible to consumers," McCarthey said.
"At this point, it may be nothing. But we don't want to wait."
They posted a notice of Agriculture's finding on the creamery's Facebook page Saturday and were alerting customers and vendors not to use products with the July 2 date and to pull them off the shelves.
Read the whole story: http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20140629/NEWS/306299991/after-state-warning-of-possible-e-coli-dungeness-valley-creamery
The Raw Truth About Unpasteurized Milk
Nipunie Rajapakse, MD, and Devika Dixit, MD report at ABC News
Your local farmer's market may be your first stop for farm-fresh summer fare, but certain foods can carry serious risks.
Raw dairy products – those sold without having gone through a heating process called pasteurization – have been touted as cures for conditions ranging from allergies to high blood pressure. There's no science to back up such claims, and what we do know is that skipping pasteurization can expose consumers to dangerous bacteria.
"Raw milk has risks," said Dr. Martin Blaser, professor of medicine and microbiology at the New York University School of Medicine. "Some people may be willing to take those risks, but certainly there are risks."
Blaser said that in his work with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Epidemic Intelligence Service, he has investigated a number of infections tied to raw dairy products. Some cause abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea. But in pregnant women, the elderly, immunocompromised people and young children, the consequences of infection can be even more dangerous.
Among dairy product-associated outbreaks that occurred between 1998-2011, 79 percent were due to raw milk or cheese, and most of those affected were children, according to the CDC. The agency says that unpasteurized milk is 150 times more likely to cause foodborne illness than pasteurized products.
"For parents who are concerned for the health of their children, they should know that this is risky," Blaser said.
The sale of raw milk directly to consumers has been made illegal in about half of U.S. states, according to the CDC. And in May, the Louisiana Senate killed a bill that would have allowed the sale and distribution of raw milk.
Even in states where the direct sale of raw milk is illegal, people can still get it by participating in "cow share" programs, which involve paying fees to farmers for the care, boarding and milking of a cow in exchange for raw milk. Health officials have attributed two recent cases of E.coli infections in Michigan to these informal agreements.
But it's unlikely that the popularity of raw milk products will fade any time soon. Proponents claim that the pasteurization process changes the nutritional content of milk – a notion that several studies have refuted.
A Doctor's Take - read more here: http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2014/06/01/the-raw-truth-about-unpasteurized-milk/
See our tables of outbreaks from milk sold as raw and pasteurized:
Press Release: E. coli O157 Cases Traced to a Raw Milk Cow Share in Michigan
Unpasteurized Milk Products Hazardous To Your Health
For Immediate Release
Two cases of E. coli 0157:H7 in West Michigan have been traced back to consumption of raw milk products from an Ottawa County cow share program. In March, a 31 year old Muskegon County woman became ill after drinking raw milk, and in April, a 6 year old ch ild from Kent County became ill after possible consumption of the raw milk product.
Organisms that make people sick are found in the intestines of animals. Contamination of milk occurs when fecal matter is present on the udder of an animal or in the equipment used to process the milk. Enough bacteria to cause illness can be present and not be visibly dirty upon inspection. Pasteurizing is the process of heating the milk to high temperatures to kill the harmful bacteria that make you sick. Raw or unpasteurized milk (sometimes called fresh milk or fresh unprocessed milk) is milk that comes directly from a cow, goat, sheep or other animal's udder and is not heat treated (pasteurized) to kill bacteria. Raw milk carries a much higher risk of causing serious illness than pasteurized milk, and you cannot see or smell the germs in raw milk that make you sick.
Some believe drinking raw milk products is more nutritious and provides the body with "good bacteria". The pasteurizing process does not significantly change the nutritional value of milk, and due to the risk of serious illness, there are far safer sources of good bacteria than raw milk. Pasteurized probiotic yogurts, kefir, and other products are a great source of probiotics.
The CDC reports that unpasteurized milk is 150 times more likely to cause foodborne illness, and results in 13 times more hospitalizations than illnesses involving pasteurized dairy products. Due to poorly developed immune systems, infants and children are at greater risk for becoming sick and are more likely to suffer from long term damage from diseases linked to drinking raw milk.
Due to the health risk of consuming raw milk, it is not legal to sell raw milk or raw milk products in the State of Michigan. Because of this, raw milk is obtained through herd share programs. In a herd share program, consumers purchase a share of a cow and, as the owner of the cow, are provided raw milk from the farmer. These herd share dairy programs are not licensed or inspected by state or local agencies.
If you or someone you know has become ill in the days following consumption of a raw milk product, seek medical attention. Symptoms of illness include vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain along with fever, headache, and body ache. Pregnant women, infants, small children, the elderly, and people with chronic illnesses should never consume raw milk products.
Download the Press Release: Michigan_PR.pdfMichigan_PR.pdfMichigan_PR.pdf
Maine: Raw Milk Bill Dies
Policy Watch: Raw milk bill dies
But expect its resurrection soon.
Staff Writer
The latest attempt at legislating unregulated raw milk and milk product sales died in the Maine Senate in April, but the issue itself lives on and will for the forseeable future.
This is one of those Hungry Goldilocks dilemmas – the bill, as put forward by Rep. William Noon, D-Sanford, and amended (and again and again in committee), was too liberal for some, too conservative for others, and ultimately not quite right for the majority. And this week, on Tuesday, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court will hear oral arguments on the case of Dan Brown, a Blue Hill farmer and food sovereignty supporter who was shut down by the state and still disputes whether his raw milk should have been subject to any regulation.
The issue is not about whether the Maine consumer with a craving for the high-fat, unpasteurized product can obtain raw milk or cheese made from it. That is, relatively speaking, easy. Ten states allow the retail sale of raw milk, Maine among them. (It's flat-out illegal in 10 states; the others have various, more restrictive permutations allowing sales or turning a legislative blind eye.) I can get raw milk at my favorite farm or my farmers market, where a gallon costs about $8. It might feel like contraband, but it's not.
But here is the catch, a provision that is good or bad depending on your viewpoint about the safety of raw milk. The raw milk I buy comes from producers who have paid to be licensed and who can, at any time, be visited by a state inspector. It's a cheap license, but some dairy farmers object to it; they say implementing its provisions is prohibitive.
Noon's bill attempted to set guidelines for exemptions to the current licensing arrangement. He himself is a licensed producer of raw milk, so he is sympathetic to producers' needs. He thought he'd tailored the bill for swift passage, working with the Department of Agriculture and writing it with Gov. Paul LePage in mind. Last year LePage vetoed a similar bill that would have allowed unlicensed sales at farms and farmers' markets, saying he wasn't comfortable with the farmers' market piece of it.
Read the whole story: http://www.pressherald.com/life/Policy_Watch__Raw_milk_bill_dies_.html?pagenum=full
CDC: Ongoing Public Health Hazard of Consuming Raw Milk
The Marler Blog received an advanced copy of a letter to State and Territorial Epidemiologists and to State Public Health Veterinarians from CDC's Dr. Robert Tauxe regarding raw milk dangers. The letter includes updated statistics of reported raw milk related foodborne disease outbreaks and illnesses from 2007-2012.
Read the whole story below:
Dr. Rob Takes On Raw Milk
It is good to see a leader in public health taking a stand for public health.
Robert V. Tauxe, MD, MPH, Deputy Director, Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wrote the following letter to State and Territorial Epidemiologists and to State Public Health Veterinarians today. I was pleased to get an advanced copy.
The role of raw milk and other unpasteurized dairy products in the transmission of infectious diseases is well documented. Pasteurization is the process of heating milk to a high enough temperature for a long enough time to kill disease-causing bacteria. Raw milk was recognized as a source of severe infections over 100 years ago, and pasteurization of milk to prevent these infections is one of the public health triumphs of the 20th century. Pathogens such as Escherichia coli O157, Campylobacter jejuni, and Salmonella can contaminate milk during the milking process because they are shed in the feces of healthy-looking dairy animals, including cows and goats. Infection with these pathogens can cause severe, long-term consequences, such as hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can result in kidney failure, and Guillan-Barré syndrome, which can result in paralysis. These infections are particularly serious in those who are very young, very old, or who have impaired immune systems. They can be fatal.
Adherence to good hygienic practices during milking can reduce, but not eliminate, the risk of milk contamination. Pasteurization is the only way to ensure that fluid milk products do not contain harmful bacteria. Routine pasteurization of milk from healthy cows in a hygienic setting began in the 1920s and became widespread in the United States by 1950 as a means to reduce contamination and resulting illness. This led to dramatic reductions in many diseases previously associated with milk. Pasteurization is recommended for all animal milk consumed by humans by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Practitioners, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the National Association of Public Health Veterinarians, and many other medical and scientific organizations.
In 1987, the FDA prohibited the distribution of raw milk across state lines for direct sale to consumers. Despite the federal ban on interstate sale of raw milk and broad use of pasteurization by the dairy industry, human illness and outbreaks associated with consumption of unpasteurized products continue to occur. Raw milk is still available for sale in many states, and CDC data shows that the rate of raw milk-associated outbreaks is 2.2 times higher in states in which the sale of raw milk is legal compared with states where sale of raw milk is illegal.
From 2007 to 2012, the CDC National Outbreak Reporting System received reports indicating:
-81 outbreaks of infections due to consumption of raw milk resulting in 979 illnesses, 73 hospitalizations, and no deaths.
-Most infections were caused by Campylobacter, Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, or Salmonella bacteria, pathogens that are carried by cattle that appear healthy.
-The number of outbreaks increased during this time, from 30 in the three year span 2007–2009 to 51 in 2010–2012.
-Eighty-one percent of outbreaks were reported from states where the sale of raw milk was legal in some form; only 19% occurred in states where the sale of raw milk was illegal.
-The reported outbreaks represent only the tip of the iceberg. For every outbreak and illness that is reported, many others occur that are not reported; the actual number of illnesses associated with raw milk and raw milk products is likely much greater.
-It is important to note that a substantial proportion of the raw milk-associated disease burden falls on children; 59 % of outbreaks involved at least one person aged <5 years.
To protect the health of the public, state regulators should continue to support pasteurization and consider further restricting or prohibiting the sale and distribution of raw milk and other unpasteurized dairy products in their states.
CDC has a recently updated raw milk website that contains useful information and materials, including a list of relevant publications and other scientific resources on illnesses associated with raw milk consumption reproduced in the attachment. The website is: http://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/rawmilk/raw-milk-index.html This information can be shared with persons involved in foodborne disease outbreak investigations and the regulation of unpasteurized dairy products.
Raw Milk Sample from NY Farm Tests Positive for Listeria
The New York Department of Agriculture & Markets announced Tuesday that a sample of raw milk collected April 28 from a Pine Bush farm had tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Further testing on May 5 confirmed the presence of the bacteria.
State officials subsequently warned Orange County consumers and others in the area not to consume unpasteurized milk from the Stap Farm.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with consuming the milk, officials noted. However, the farm cannot sell any more product until it it receives state clearance to do so.
Bob Stap reportedly told a local newspaper that only one milk sample of five tested from his 100-cow farm showed the presence of Listeria. The Staps got into the raw-milk market about two years ago after 30 years of other types of farming, but he said that it only makes up about 1 percent of their total sales.
New York has about 43 farms that sell raw milk. The state requires licensed raw milk farms to be regularly tested and they may only sell the milk on the farm, not at retail or at farmers markets.
Read the whole story: http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2014/05/raw-milk-sample-from-ny-farm-found-contaminated-with-listeria/#.U2-WU_ldWTw
Updated Outbreak Tables
These charts and tables were compiled by the Real Raw Milk Facts working group through searches of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent ion's (CDC) online foodborne disease outbreak database (1998-2010). Because the CDC database has about a two-year lag period, preliminary data was gathered from government and dairy industry press releases, reports, and newsletters to document recent outbreaks (2011-present). Information on farm type and size was taken from the implicated dairy's website, state reports, and articles when available.
Stay tuned for the addition of 2011 CDC NORS data recently made available online.
Pennsylvania Agriculture Department Warns Consumers to Discard Raw Milk from Snyder County Dairy Re
HARRISBURG, Pa., April 18, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/—Consumers who purchased raw milk from Greenfield Dairy, 1450 Tittle Road, Middleburg, should discard it immediately due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture today said raw milk collected during required routine sampling by a commercial laboratory on April 8 tested positive for the bacteria.
Greenfield Dairy owned by Paul Weaver, sells directly to consumers at an on-farm retail store. The packaged raw milk is sold under the Greenfield Dairy label in half gallon glass containers dated April 18, 21, 22 and 24. It is labeled as "raw milk."
Agriculture officials have ordered the owner of the dairy to stop the sale of all raw milk until further notice. Two samples taken at least 24 hours apart must test negative before the farm can resume raw milk sales.
Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized.
Pennsylvania law allows farms to sell raw milk but requires the farms to be permitted and inspected by the agriculture department to reduce health risks associated with unpasteurized products. There are 175 farms in Pennsylvania permitted to sell raw milk or raw milk cheese.
Symptoms of Listeriosis usually appear within 1-3 weeks, but can be as short as 3 days or as long as 70 days after consumption and include fever, muscle aches and gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea. If the infection spreads to the nervous system, symptoms such as headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions can occur.
Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness, but infections during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage or stillbirth.
To date, the Pennsylvania Health Department is not aware of any illnesses related to these products. Any person who consumed raw milk from Greenfield Dairy and has symptoms should consult their physician, visit their local state health center or call 877-PA HEALTH (724-3258).
For more information about Listeriosis, visit http://www.health.state.pa.us.
Media contacts:
Samantha Elliott Krepps, 717-787-5085
Holli Senior, Department of Health, 717-787-1783
SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1860299#ixzz2zHKyERwo
Page 1
Search the Foodborne Illness Database
Real Life Dangers of
Raw Milk
Several families offered to share their stories on video to help raise awareness about the potential risks and negative effects on health from drinking contaminated raw milk.


text:
Playing the Cash Pot lottery can be very exciting especially if from time to time you are a winner. Winning can be accomplished quit often if the correct system is used. There are many so called experts in the market offering winning number secrets and scratch off ticket recommendations that promise to help you win. Most are not legit. However, there are a few systems on the market that has produced some promising results.
When you consider that that there are many different lottery systems available and lots of past winners you remain anonymous or don't talk about their winning strategies how many more winners might there be who have used such systems?
Think about it: is it possible that a huge percentage of lottery winners are actually using mathematical or statistical formulas to help them win? If that is the case then anyone who is not using a system is merely feeding the prize fund and has an almost zero chance of winning.
Would You Like to Win The Cash Pot lottery?
Choosing the winning numbers in Mega Millions is the key to winning the big prize. Mega Million offers prizes, anything from $2 for matching one number up to $12 million or infinite amounts of money if there have been many rollovers - this is the magic of the lottery. There is no discrimination no matter whom you are, what you do, how often you play, your age, race, gender etc. you can still win the lottery as long as you have a $1 ticket.How do you pick your winning numbers though for the Mega Millions draw? Well there are various ways - some people prefer to pick their numbers by thinking of important things and that includes birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions. Others are more inventive and pick their winning numbers by thinking of telephone numbers, flight numbers, bank numbers, pet related numbers (birthdays, days they acquired them). Some people have dreamt of numbers and made a note of them with the intention of buying a lucky ticket with the numbers; some people have checked their star signs and use astrology to decide which numbers to buy. This includes Chinese astrology and other styles of readings - it depends entirely on your interests.Others prefer and believe that random numbers are the luckiest ways to pick because at the end of the day the lottery is a completely random thing. So some people will pick a set that they have never picked before from week to week. Some people will let the machine pick an easy play selection (the machines will pick a random selection for you) or some people will do their own random selections. Ways to do this include using the internet (there are lots of random number generators) and software that is for choosing lottery numbers. You can also create your own raffle type lottery at home by putting pieces of paper in a box and picking them out yourself so the result is random - sometimes when we think we are picking randomly, we aren't, we are naturally drawn to numbers that have significance to us like birthdays and numbers we perceive to be lucky.Some scientists and people who study lottery numbers think that winning ones are more likely to be random than contrived. The thing with numbers that we play is that most of us are likely to have the same lucky numbers like 7 for example, is universally popular. Picking the same numbers as someone else means that there is more of a chance of sharing out a jackpot prize when it comes to it - this is a reason why you should always keep your numbers to yourself where possible and don't buy the same set of numbers as your best friend because you would be sharing whatever prize there is out there (this is a problem with he jackpot which Is variable). Check with your spouse your lottery numbers aren't the same as this would be a waste of the cost of the ticket.
Win the Lotto: Key Secrets to Winning the Lotto Few People Know!
Hospital lotteries are becoming increasingly popular in Canada. That's because, not only do you get a chance to win many terrific prizes, but you also get to donate money to a worthy enterprise - The hospital. And, the money goes to worthy hospital causes, like cancer research. But, of course, the lottery has to sell tickets and many of them do it by claiming to have the best chance to win a million dollars. That means, according to them, that if you are looking for the best odds to win a million dollars, you should buy a hospital lottery ticket rather than a regular lottery ticket.
So there you have it, playing a hospital lottery is not your best chance at winning a million dollars. However, the money that you spend on tickets goes to a good cause and so it is still worth it to play.
Winning the Cash Pot lottery is very rewarding. Give this system a spin and watch your winnings grow.


text:
Not available for purchase
Catalog ID: SE680520
See Clean-up ready wipes image.
Colt Ready Wipes are large sized, wet, cleansing wipes designed for men, although this product is just as functional for women. They are individually wrapped so each one stays wet and fresh until you use it. These pleasantly scented wipes are a convenient way to clean yourself no matter where you may be.
Although no better at doing the job than a baby-wipe or a washcloth, these wipes can come in handy when other options aren't available and/or when time is of the essence. Because they are individually wrapped, they retain moisture, so you get a nice damp towelette every time. Best of all, one wipe is large enough to take care of the average clean-up without having to open another package.