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Wabash Fund Raising: A Banner Yearby Jim Amidon • August 3, 2011 Share:
It was a banner year for Wabash in so many ways — from new academic programs and facilities to record numbers at the Admissions Office. Wabash's alumni and friends put an exclamation point on the 2010-11 academic year by giving more than $3.11 million to the College's Annual Fund.
The Annual Fund, which is made up of unrestricted donations to the College, included gifts from 4,260 donors who gave $3,116,219 during fiscal 2011. The year represents an increase of donors (203) and gifting ($64,997) over the prior fiscal year.
"All of Wabash is grateful for the generosity and commitment of so many alumni and friends of the College," said President Patrick E. White (right). "I am especially excited about the increase in the number of alumni and friends who contributed to the Annual Fund this year over last. This increase shows a building momentum of engagement in the future of the College."
According to Annual Fund Director Joe Klen '97, alumni rallied in the final month of the year to make gifts of nearly $700,000 — the highest total ever in the month of June. Klen also said that the $3.11 million total is the second highest in the last 11 years.
A total of 3,799 alumni made gifts to the College in fiscal 2011, which marks an increase of 187 alumni donors over the prior year. The Annual Fund's theme — "Stand TALL for Wabash" — focused on the acronym of the College's mission of educating men to think critically, act responsibly, lead effectively, and live humanely.
Making the accomplishment even more impressive is the fact that the Annual Fund saw increases while the College is embarked on the $60 million Challenge of Excellence Campaign. Announced in October, the Challenge of Excellence has surpassed $43 million in gifts and commitments to date. Total giving to Wabash, including the Challenge of Excellence, surpassed $11.4 million last year.
"This is a significant accomplishment for Wabash — a campaign that is nearly $3 million ahead of schedule, more alumni investing more in our mission, and fund raising results that across the board are better than last year," said Dean for Advancement Joe Emmick '92 (left). "Thanks to all of our alumni, parents, friends, faculty and staff who made Wabash a philanthropic priority in their lives."
Alumni in classes celebrating reunions stepped up for the Annual Fund in major ways. The Class of 1961, celebrating its 50th reunion, set what is believed to be a record with more than 72 percent of the class making gifts. The Class of 1991, celebrating 20 years, had the highest number of donors with 92 members of the class supporting the Annual Fund. Thirty-nine classes had an increase over the prior year; five of the top 11 classes were reunion classes.
"Much of the increase in alumni donors can be attributed to the work of the College's key volunteer leaders — Board of Trustees, NAWM Board, and Class Agents," said Klen (left). "In particular, the NAWM leadership took on a special initiative to get several alumni back on board with a gift this year. More than 100 alumni donors who didn't make a gift last year and who were contacted by an NAWM Board member, were back on the Honor Roll of Donors this year. These were Wabash men asking fellow Wabash men to stand TALL and support the teaching and learning that happens on campus each day by making a gift to the Annual Fund. Our volunteer leaders offered their time and their fellow alumni responded."
Dean Emmick (right) said what impresses him most about Wabash's fund raising success — in both the Annual Fund and Challenge of Excellence — is what philanthropy makes possible for students, faculty, and staff.
"What is most important in all of this is what it allows us to do for our students," Emmick said. "Individual philanthropy makes possible a first rate faculty, a culture that embraces the personal responsibility of the Gentleman's Rule, levels of student engagement that are without peer, and co-curricular opportunities that change our students' lives."
Alumni from nine decades — from 1934 through the Class of 2011 — made gifts. Young alumni stood particularly tall with every class from 1995 through 2006 showing an increase in donors. Seventy-nine members of the Class of 2011 participated in the Senior Gift Campaign.
"The great progress in the Challenge of Excellence, vital in itself, also indicates the excitement for what we can accomplish together in the future," added President White. "Increasingly foundations and friends of the College, as well as a growing base of loyal alumni, are stepping up to be a part of the progress and growth of Wabash. In so many ways we are building a strong future for the College and every gift enhances the excellence of Wabash."
Klen balances his enthusiasm for the past year with the knowledge that many alumni participate in the Annual Fund sporadically. His hopes for the coming year are to retain alumni donors; retention grew from 70 percent to 76 percent in fiscal 2011.
"For 2012 we hope to achieve continued dollar growth for the Annual Fund, retain the support of the College's alumni and friends who gave in 2010-2011, and gain the support of many who were not able to participate last year," Klen said.

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'Arthur Newman' gets rebranded for UK release
Talk about imitating your art.
"Arthur Newman," a locally filmed dark comedy starring Colin Firth and Emily Blunt about a man who fakes his own death and adopts a new identity, is making efforts to distance itself from a dismal theatrical release last spring as it heads to theaters in the UK.
The film has changed its name to "Arthur and Mike," a reference to the Firth and Blunt's fake identities in the film, just ahead of it's release overseas.
Currently, "Arthur Newman" holds a 22 percent (out of 100) on the popular movie ratings website, Rotten Tomatoes. After hitting only 248 theaters last April, the film earned $207,853 at the box office.
It is unclear if any content from the film has been altered for the UK release.
While in town in 2012, "Arthur Newman" filmed at Wrightsville Beach and the Cape Fear Country Club, among other locations.
The trailer for the rebranded "Arthur and Mike" can be seen below. It opens in Ireland June 20 and the UK June 27.


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His role might not necessarily be bigger this year, but Bernard Pierce is.
But the added 10 pounds of bulk haven't slowed the Ravens running back down, as he said he was leaner than he was last season.
"I'm not slow," Pierce said, via Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun. "I can definitely run."
Pierce was impressive as a complementary back to Ray Rice last year, gaining 532 yards and averaging nearly 5.0 yards per carry. But he's hoping by working on his speed, he can finish better, as he had just one touchdown last season.
Having Rice running for 1,143 yards and nine touchdowns allowed Pierce to ease into the role, and Rice said he's fine with having help.
"I'm comfortable spelling myself at any time," Rice said. "I've been healthy and blessed, and I know I can still play at a high level. Last year was a very long year, and us being able to take the blows off of each other and being able to spell each other without having to worry about having to miss a beat, was really, really key for us. There is only one ball to go around, but at the same time, you were seeing what we were able to do with the run game."
The Ravens aren't going to take away from Rice's role, but having a bigger back in Pierce gives them the opportunity to mix and match them, which could help them in the long run.


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For more interesting information on the US Navy and ships check out my links below under "Military Resources."
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- Jennifer said...
Have you looked online at places like Yahoo Groups that may have a list for members who served on this ship, or for enthusiasts and buffs of these types of ships? My grandfather was also in the Navy, and I found a Yahoo group devoted to the type of plane he flew during WWII. Led to a connection with some gentlemen who had lots of information on his squadron, as well as two people who actually served with him during the war. So, could be worth a look!
- August 9, 2010 at 5:03 PM
- Cynthia Shenette said...
What a good idea. I have information regarding the ships my dad was on, but I never thought of seeing if I could find someone who knew him. Honestly, given how old he'd be now (born in 1916), it's highly unlikely I'll find someone, but I guess you never know until you try. Thanks for the suggestion!
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It happens to everyone.
Sales slump. Riding high in April, shot down in May.
No one knows why some titles sell and others don't, or why some sell for a while and then taper off. My own experience defies any long tail explanations. Sales tend to fluctuate, and I'll see spikes on titles I released back in 2009. Some of my ebooks have broken the Top 100 many times over many years, proof that there is no such thing as "backlist" when ebooks are forever. Your title is brand new to someone who has never seen it before.
A decline in sales is natural. So natural that I wrote about it back in 2010.
But what can a writer do when sales begin to flounder, other than panic, get depressed, and curse the universe?
1. Write more. The more titles you have, the more you'll sell. Even if you only managed to accrue 1 fan, a new title means 1 sale.
2. Advertise. I still use BookBub, BookSends, and EbookBooster. If anyone has other suggestions, list them in the comments.
3. Sales. Kindle Countdowns and free periods always seem to goose sales in a title/series.
4. Increase prices. Huh? But you just said to try sales! I know. Try both. Amazon's new KDP Pricing Support Beta has suggestions. Try following them and see what happens (when I switched to suggested sales prices, my profit went up).
5. Collaborate. It never hurts to cross-pollinate with other writers' fans.
6. Try a new genre. The road to success is littered with folks who shifted gears, tried something different, and finally succeeded.
7. Change covers and book descriptions. Can't hurt. Or maybe it can. But you won't know until you try.
8. Try other retail outlets. If you're KDP Select, opt out and try other platforms. If you're on other platforms, try KDP Select.
9. More formats. Are you in audio yet? Do you have paper versions? Foreign languages? I'm currently #47 in Germany.
10. Billboards. I was talking about these back in 2008. A billboard is anyplace that points people to your work. Besides the obvious social media sites (Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads, Amazon), you should have a website that links to your books, allows readers to sign up for your newsletter, and announces what is coming soon.
11. Pre-orders. Amazon now allows this for KDP authors. I've used it to decent success (I was the very first self-pubbed author who had a pre-order page, back in 2010).
12. Pen names. Your name isn't selling? Invent a new one.
Now here are some things to avoid:
13. Don't whine in public. To quote Stephen Lynch, Charlie Brown will never get laid. No one likes a loser, and those who wallow in self-pity tend to bring more bad luck their way. Complain to your spouse over a beer, not online where you'll develop a bad rep. Always stay upbeat. And remember that the Internet is Permanent. Don't post shit that could come back to haunt you later.
14. Don't spam. Tweeting your ebook link twice a day is the limit, and don't do it more than two days in a row. People want information and entertainment, not sales pitches.
15. Don't quit. I've posted previously that if you can quit, you should. This is something I've been saying on this blog since 2005. (Damn, I'm old.) The fact is, no one knows when success (whatever your definition of success is) will come. I don't truly know if you'll ever get what you want out of this biz, but I do know that you won't get anything if you don't keep trying.
Like much in life, it all comes down to luck. Keep expectations low (no one owes you a living), keep working hard, keep learning, keep experimenting, keep at it, and you will improve your odds.
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Kirby, a native of
Kirby was asked about choosing Coker and he said, "I am thrilled to be attending a school recognized nationally for academics as well as golf. I can not wait to be apart of the action and help the team achieve the ultimate goal of winning the NCAA championship."
Bannon is also a fellow Canadian haling from
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Marsh is a native of
Coach Handrigan said, "I am very excited about each one of these guys coming to Coker. I am looking for each of them to make significant impacts on the team right away and I really feel they will help us get back to National Championship."
The Cobras are fresh off spectacular year of firsts. They made their first appearance as a team in the NCAA Division II Men's Golf National Championship, they won the Atlantic Region for the first time and they won the CVAC Championship for the first time ever.


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All-American Lamb Burger
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Servings: 8
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 10 min.
Total: 20 min.
Pair zesty lamb burgers with crispy sweet potato fries for a creative new take on the classic burger and fries combination.
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 pounds ground American lamb
- 8 hamburger buns, split and toasted
- 8 leaves lettuces
- 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
- 4 thin slices red onions, split into rings
- 16 tomato slices
- In large bowl, combine ground lamb, tomato sauce, oats, onion, basil, garlic powder, seasoned salt and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are blended. Shape into eight 1/2-inch thick patties.
- To GrillCook over medium-hot coals. Grill 4 inches from coals 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness: 145° F for medium-rare, 160 ° F for medium or 170° F for well.
- To BroilPlace lamb patties on broiler pan. Broil lamb 4 inches from source of heat for 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness: 145° F for medium-rare, 160° F for medium or 170° F for well.
- To ServeArrange lettuce leaf on bottom half of each bun. Top with onion rings, 2 tomato slices, cooked lamb patties and bun top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 500
Calories from Fat 263 (53%)
(45%)Total Fat 29g
(61%)Saturated Fat 12g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
(28%)Cholesterol 83mg
(25%)Sodium 598mg
(18%)Potassium 614mg
Total Carbohydrate 33g
(14%)Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 6g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(51%)Protein 25g
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Ten months ago, Ira Kaufman of the Tampa Tribune lamented his looming task of trying to persuade enough other Hall of Fame voters to give defensive tackle Warren Sapp a spot in Canton.
"Some of those people in that room are looking for a reason to vote 'no' on this guy based on the way he treated them," Kaufman explained in April. "We don't need any more ammo. We don't need him getting fired from NFL Network, which could happen. We don't need the bankruptcy. We don't need him getting him in trouble with Jeremy Shockey. Whether it's true or not, he shouldn't have said [that Shockey was the Saints bounty snitch]. All these ancillary things are not helping my case. So from a very selfish and personal point of view, he's killin' me."
And while no one ever will articulate that they won't vote "no" for a given player because, as Peter King articulately put it on last night's Pro Football Talk, the voter thinks the player is a "turd," those factors will necessarily creep into the minds of some of the voters when the time comes to check yes or no.
Technically, the Hall of Fame's rules and regulations prohibit consideration of anything that happens off the field. As a practical matter, however, voters are influenced by things that happen outside the white lines, especially in close cases.
Even though I've had my share of run-ins with Sapp (and I still have the text messages to prove it), I'd like to think that I'd be willing to set aside the fact that, yes, he can be aggressive and hostile and downright mean (but also funny and charming and downright friendly) in order to put him where he belongs, in the Hall of Fame.
If enough of the voters feel that way, Sapp should get in today. If they don't, it will be appropriate to wonder whether the way Sapp treated the media and otherwise conducted his business away from the business of football affected his exclusion.


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Address: Balurghat Station, West Bengal 733101, India
Station Code: BLGT
Station Name: BALURGHAT
Zone: NFR/Northeast Frontier
Train Frequency Weekly: 26
Station Traffic: Low
Address: Kolkata, Canal Circular Road, Belgachia, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Station Code: KOAA
Station Name: KOLKATA
Zone: ER/Eastern
Train Frequency Weekly: 149
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·The 12394 New Delhi –Rajendranagar Sampoorn KrantiExpress train will remain cancelled from New Delhi on 13.06.2015 due to cancellation of their corresponding service.
·The 13132 Anand Vihar T.- KolkataExpress train will remain cancelled from Anand Vihar T. on 14.06.2015 due to cancellation of their corresponding service.
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South Eastern Railway organized a Corporate Freight Customers' Meet at its Headquarters, Garden Reach today (9.6.2015) as closing session of Passenger and Customer Facilitation Fortnight, "Rail Yatri Upbhokta Pakhwada".The meeting was presided over by Shri Radhey Shyam, General Manager, South Eastern Railway and was attended by representatives of SAIL, TISCO, IOC, CONCOR, Haldia Port, Essel Mining & Industries, Lafarge Cement, Ultratech Cement, Rungta Mines, Jindal Steel and Power Ltd., OCL, Adhunik Group of Industries and other major industries.
Speaking on the occasion, General Manager Shri Radhey Shyam welcomed all the representatives of the Industries and thanked for the confidence they have bestowed on this railway.He mentioned that the performance of this railway solely depends on the industries output. He also requested the members present during the meeting to come forward with any problem at any time to get it resolved. Shri Radhey Shyam assured that infrastructure development has been taken care of by this railway and sufficient empty rakes will be supplied to meet theprojected loading of the industries.
Addl.General Manager, Shri D.Kamilla stressed upon timely release of rakes to meet the requirement of supply and emphasized on special precaution during loading and unloading to avoid damages to the wagon.
Shri Ambrish Kumar Gupta, Chief Operations Manager stressed on co-operation between the Industries and Railway Authority to meet the loading target and assured to extend all sorts of assistance for a common goal.
In an interactive session, the representatives of the Industries appreciated SER's initiatives for arranging such type of meet and thanked the Railway Administration for giving an open platform to express their views on different aspects and assured to work together for mutual growth.
Chief Freight Transportation Manager, Shri P.Dansana conducted the meeting and conveyed vote of thanks.
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There's a pretty great post on
about the kind of questions VCs ask when you're doing a startup, so I thought I'd highlight them here as there seems to be a profound lack of 'noisy' UK-based Web 2.0 startups, and maybe finding finance is one barrier for entrepreneurs?
Where are all the UK web startups? Maybe everybody is just being very quiet (to fail in complete obscurity), or perhaps things are as dead as they seem to be (more than likely). The UK seems almost entirely barren compared with what's happening in the US.
It's probably worth noting that local VCs seem to be a little behind their US conterparts (two local startups that I can think of off the top of my head have been approached by US investors – names of the innocent withheld). This too could be part of the problem.
So, onto the questions, which the average investor might ask you:
Who else have you spoken to?
How will you make money?
How will your company grow?
What technologies do you use?
How easily can you be copied?
Can we see the demo?
Who are your competitors and how are you better/different?
Who are your customers?
How will you spread the word about your product?
What will your market penetration be?
These are pretty good questions, so if you're in the business of starting up and creating something out of nothing, then these questions should be a good reality check for you. The more experienced you are, the more likely you are to see these questions as vital.
However, I'm a bit surprised that there isn't anything about the management team or board of directors. After all, if you're going to take what you're doing seriously, you should come to the conclusion that you can't do everything yourself. If you have a group of co-founders, then I'd also be asking questions around the equity split, and possibly what the blue sky exit strategy is as well.
I'm also not sure that asking about market penetration is a good question. Sure, you have general ideas and can make extrapolations, but for the most part they're pure speculation. So it seems that if you're going to be spouting off tales of world domination to a VC, you should know where you get your figures from (and make sure your spreadsheet skills are good!).
Perhaps a good exercise to do is to take the above questions and prioritise them – it's no good figuring out what the technology is until you know who your customers are going to be, or more to the point, how you will reach your customers.
So in the interests of public service, here's a revised list that should provide motivation for answering the questions before actually getting into the elevator with the VC and doing the 30 second pitch:
Who are your customers?
How will you spread the word about your product?
Can we see the demo?
How easily can you be copied?
Who is in your management team?
Who are your competitors and how are you better/different?
Do you have a board yet, or at least a list of people you're talking to?
How will you make money?
Do you have an ideal, blue sky exit strategy?
How will your company grow?
What technologies do you use?
What will your market penetration be?
Hope that helps provide some pivot points for lucid thinking when getting your startup off the ground.
PS – here are a few UK startups to keep an eye on: Dropsend, Crowdstorm, Webkitchen, Trustedplaces, Heyamigo, Opencage, Citysafe, Soflow and Cominded.
Do let us know if you are working on a Web 2.0 startup…


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No one ever suspected a child when about $1600 went missing from a mobile phone shop until after security cameras caught the little scamp crawling on the floor behind the counter. Now a 10-year-old girl is in hot water after being caught stealing money to fund her video gaming habit.
The girl in question, pseudonym Ah Hong, was apparently stealing money from the mobile phone store to purchase Q coins. Q coins are a form of digital currency used by Tencent. The coins can be used from buying add ons for avatars, stickers and digital furniture for home pages, to buying in game items for Tencent published games (most notably games that are related to the QQ Chat client).
According to the video recording, Ah Hong walked into the mobile phone store at 7pm. After looking left and right, her view landed on the unlocked register. Seeing that she could get behind the counter unnoticed, Ah Hong waited for the store clerks to relax, then she crawled all the way to the register. She reached inwards and grabbed a bundle of cash. Ah Hong walked away with 10,300 yuan ($1620).
After stealing the cash Ah Hong did as any criminal would do; she returned to the scene to purchase Q coins for her account. She spent 100 yuan.
At about 7.30pm, the store clerks started to count the register and suddenly found that it was light. Scared and horrified that she may have lost a lot of money, the store clerk called the police and watched the security tapes. It was then that they saw little Ah Hong committing the crime.
Police then paid Ah Hong's home a visit where they discovered the remaining cash sitting in a tea box on Ah Hong's desk. The money was then returned to the store and Ah Hong was disciplined by her grandparents. Because Ah Hong is under 14, she couldn't be charged with a criminal offence.
According to the police, who wanted to find a motive to why Ah Hong stole the money, the girl did it because she had a bad gaming habit and no parental supervision. Since her father is away at work, she spends most of her time with her grandparents who are in their late '70s.
However lack of parental guidance isn't an excuse for theft and Ah Hong and her guardians received a strict talking to.
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Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn says reports about his efforts to fund the disaster assistance portion of the emergency war supplemental spending bill in a "fiscally responsible manner" have been misconstrued as anti-farmer and rancher.
In a press release, the senator said the amendment he offered when the Senate initially considered the bill in March would have removed all non-emergency items, such as $30 million for salaries at the Farm Service Administration and $40 million for a Christmas tree assistance program, from the emergency spending bill.
The amendment also would have required the $3.7 billion in emergency funding be paid from existing U.S. Department of Agriculture funds that he claimed could have been made available for disaster assistance.
"My amendment did not kill emergency assistance for farmers and ranchers, and I'm disappointed at attempts to characterize it as such," Coburn said. "Emergency spending bills go around the normal budget process and essentially amount to the Senate charging billions of dollars to a credit card which our children and grandchildren will have to repay."
Coburn says the White House Office of Management and Budget estimates USDA has more than $7.4 billion in unspent money for fiscal 2007. The agency also reportedly lost $1.65 billion due to fraudulent payments by the Food Stamp program.
"We should responsibly help our farmers with needed aid and pay for it upfront without asking the next generation to pay it back with interest," Coburn said.
The Coburn amendment, which was supported by fellow Oklahoman Jim Inhofe, was defeated 24-73.
The Senate vote on the disaster assistance amendment, which has now been pared down to $3.5 billion in a House-Senate conference committee, was the fourth attempt by Sens. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., Byron Dorgan, D-S.D., and others to pass disaster legislation in the last two years.
During those attempts, Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns and other Bush administration officials have said disaster funding should be offset by spending cuts in other programs.
The Senate passed the emergency war supplemental appropriations bill conference report with the disaster assistance bill on April 26, but President Bush has threatened to veto it because it sets a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq.
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This section addresses two major questions related to food safety, which
led to two conclusive statements:
Subsumed under this question were more specific questions, such as "What
data are there regarding the effectiveness of bacterial cleansers in preventing
foodborne illness?" and "What are the data regarding cleaning fruits and
vegetables to reduce the risk of foodborne illness?"
The general search strategy used to find the scientific evidence related
to this broad question appears in Part C, Methodology. See the summary
table in Appendix G 3 for a table summarizing the findings from a search
on hand washing.
As a part of its search, the Committee also collected data related to
an educational tool for conveying messages to consumers about safe food
handling and preparation. In particular, the Committee obtained information
on a national public education campaign called FightBAC! and addressed
the following question:
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Although most foodborne infections cause mild illness,
severe infections and serious complications—including death—do occur. As
described by the FoodNet Working Group (Angulo et al., 1998), the public
health challenges of foodborne diseases are changing rapidly as a result
of newly identified pathogens and vehicles of transmission, changes in food
production, and an apparent decline in food safety awareness. Americans
are exposed to foodborne pathogens from distant parts of the United States
and the world. Increased demand for ready-to-eat and minimally processed
foods and increased consumption of food in eating establishments outside
of the home also have contributed to new exposures to foodborne disease.
For example, foodborne disease outbreaks of Salmonella and Escherichia
coli O157:H7 infections have been associated with an increasingly wide
variety of foods, including some previously thought to be safe, such as
alfalfa sprouts and unpasteurized fruit juice.
The behaviors in the home that are most likely to prevent a problem with
foodborne illnesses are
Cleaning hands, contact surfaces, and fruits and vegetables (but not
meat and poultry, which should not be washed)
Separating raw, cooked and ready-to-eat foods while shopping, preparing,
or storing
Cooking foods to a safe temperature
Chilling (refrigerate) perishable foods promptly
The four main messages of the food safety guideline emphasize proper food-handling
behaviors (clean, separate, cook, chill) and coincide with the FightBAC!
campaign of The Partnership for Food Safety Education, created in 1997 by
the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Education, and Health and Human Services,
and 10 food industry organizations (www.fightbac.org).
The FightBAC! messages were developed from a consensus of food safety experts
and have been tested for consumer comprehension. Large improvements in consumer
food safety practices have been seen since the campaign has been in effect,
and a recent survey found that these gains have been maintained or improved
for all four food-handling practices (FDA, 2002). A survey of 500 Latino
consumers (Dharod et al., 2004) showed that the influence of the FightBAC!
campaign is likely to improve food safety awareness and bring about changes
in food safety knowledge and attitudes.
Affirmation of the usefulness of the FightBAC! messages was demonstrated
by Bryan (1988) who surveyed all the pertinent literature of the time on
factors that contribute to outbreaks of foodborne disease. His sources included
food surveillance data on foodborne illness submitted to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), surveillance data from health agencies,
investigations made by CDC personnel, and articles published in public health,
medical, or food science journals. He ranked the order of practices likely
to contribute to foodborne illness as follows
Improper cooling
Colonized person handling food (improper hand washing)
Inadequate cooking
Failing to avoid cross-contamination
In a viewpoint paper based on data from CDC, Medeiros et al. (2001a) developed
food safety consumer education messages as follows
Using a four-round Delphi technique, Hillers et al. (2003) identified and
ranked food-handling and consumption behaviors associated with 13 major
foodborne pathogens. They surveyed 40 nationally ranked experts: 11 in food
microbiology, 9 in epidemiology, 10 in food safety education, and 10 in
food safety policy. Hiller and colleagues concluded that the acts of primary
importance in the prevention of foodborne illness were
Using a thermometer to cook foods adequately
Hand washing
Avoiding cross-contamination
Avoiding certain foods likely to be contaminated
The identification and ranking of the causes of food safety problems and
corrective measures above is limited by shortcomings in the source data
that result from incomplete and inadequate reporting of outbreaks and incomplete
write-up or abstracting of contributing factors. Moreover, in the Hillers
et al. (2003) study, some bias could have resulted from the use of expert
opinions, processing of the opinions by a research team, and a requirement
that respondents respond in fixed ways. Nonetheless, these findings are
based on input from geographically dispersed experts and could lead to a
clearer understanding of key concepts needed to educate consumers for safer
food handling and reducing risks of foodborne illness.
Further affirmation of the FightBAC! messages was presented by Sulka et
al. (2003). Contributing factors for E. Coli 0157:H7 and Salmonella
enteritidis outbreaks are listed as inadequate/improper cooking, contamination,
pre-harvest contamination, ill food handler, and improper storage or holding
of food.
The Committee found evidence to support additional food safety guidance,
as summarized below.
Hand Washing. The Committee identified five
useful papers that addressed hand washing. The strongest paper was the double-blind,
placebo-controlled study by White et al. (2001), which included structured
hand hygiene education. The study assessed whether an alcohol-free hand
sanitizer containing the surfactants allantoin and benzalkonium chloride
could reduce illness and absenteeism among elementary school children and
serve as an effective alternative when regular soap and water hand washing
was not readily available. Although the study did not compare the sanitizer
to soap and water, the importance of hand washing was evident from the results:
after 5 weeks, students using the active product were 35 percent less likely
to have been absent because of illness when compared with the placebo group.
Although the study lacked a cross-over confirmation and it lost a large
portion (55 percent) of the original study participants because of a lack
of compliance in many of the study classrooms, this study demonstrated that
there are simple ways to overcome obstacles of adequate hand washing, including
education. The results demonstrate that there is opportunity for proper
hand washing at the school level and, consequently, for improving attendance
and promoting the health of students.
Charbanneau and colleagues (2000) provided direct data demonstrating the
value of washing hands with a mild soap. They found that 20-second soap-and-water
hand washing was more effective than using hand sanitizers containing 70
percent ethanol in eliminating viable bacteria from meat-soiled hands. The
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the CDC (2004) recommend soap and
water cleansing for food handling, noting that alcohols have very poor activity
against bacterial spores, protozoan oocyts, and certain nonenveloped viruses.
Further evidence supporting soap-and-water hand washing is provided by
a study conducted by Master et al. (1997). When compared with usual hand
washing practices, washing the hands a minimum of four scheduled times a
day in addition to usual hand washing produced a statistically significant
(p=0.0024) decrease in the number of absences due to gastrointestinal illness
(18.5 days of absence in the hand washing group versus 49 days of absences
in the control group). Reported overall illness-related absence was lower
but not significantly different. The major limitations of the study include
the use of a single institution, the use of a discrete population without
socioeconomically diverse backgrounds and lack of double-blindedness.
A study in an adult day care center (Falsey et al., 1999) and another
of telephone interviewees (Mead et al., 1997) provide indirect evidence
supporting the value of hand washing in the prevention of infections. Although
these two studies have some limitations, the authors provide a sound basis
for their estimates that thorough hand washing reduces infections by about
one-half and one-third, respectively.
These five studies support the inclusion of the detailed hand washing
protocol developed by the CDC (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/op/handwashing.htm) in food safety guidance. In addition, to reduce the risk
of cross-contamination, add to the protocol guidance regarding drying hands
using a clean disposable or cloth towel.
Box 1. Food Safety
Hand Washing Protocol
First, wet your hands and apply liquid or clean
bar soap. Place the bar of soap on a rack to drain.
Next, rub your hands vigorously together and scrub all surfaces.
Continue for 10 to 15 seconds or about the length
of a little tune. It is the soap combined with
the scrubbing action that helps
dislodge and remove germs.
Rinse hands well, and dry them using a clean disposable or cloth
(Adapted from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, An ounce
of prevention: keeps the germs away.)
Washing Fresh Fruits and
Vegetables. Through
a systematic search of the literature, the Committee identified
10 relevant articles on washing fruits and vegetables,
and experts directed them to
additional useful scientific literature (See Summary Table
in Appendix G-3). Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness
associated with eating fresh produce
have heightened concerns that these foods may be an increasing
source of illness (Tauxe et al., 1997). Studies have
shown that bacteria can survive
and/or grow on fresh produce and that fresh produce supports
the growth of pathogens such as E coli 0157:H7,
Salmonella Montevideo, and Shigella
flexneri (Li-Cohen and Bruhn, 2002; Li-Cohen et al.,
2002). Moreover, some consumers practice unsafe handling
of fresh produce (Li-Cohen and Bruhn,
Consumer surveys demonstrate a growing public concern about food safety
and the need for an explanation behind food safety guidance (Li-Cohen et
al., 2002). Therefore, consumers should be given clear directions on how
to remove pathogens from raw fruits and vegetables. Although washing is
only partially effective at removing pathogens from fresh produce, washing
is the only method that consumers have to reduce pathogen load on fresh
produce (Medeiros et al., 2001b). Food safety information should be simple
to read and easy to follow, such as that developed by Li-Cohen et al. (2002).
Consumers may be unwilling to adopt safe practices if instructions are too
time-consuming or are viewed as costly or inappropriate (Li-Cohen et al.,
Box 2. Food Safety
Protocol for Washing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Remove and discard the outer leaves from vegetables such as lettuce
and cabbage before washing
Wash fruits and vegetables (including organically grown, farmer's
market, and homegrown produce) just before cooking or eating
Wash under running potable water
When possible, scrub fruits and vegetables with a clean scrub
brush or with hands
Dry fruits and vegetables
(Adapted from Li-Cohen et al., 2002)
Free moisture on produce may promote survival and growth of microbial populations
in an otherwise inhospitable environment (FDA, 2001). Therefore, Step 5
above is critical if the food will not be eaten or cooked right away. Additionally,
consumers should read the labels of bagged produce to determine if it is
ready-to-eat. Ready-to-eat, prewashed bagged produce can be used without
further washing if kept refrigerated and used by the "used-by" date. If
desired, prewashed, ready-to-eat produce can be washed again (FDA, 2001).
Read the labels of bagged produce to determine if it is ready-to-eat
Ready-to-eat, prewashed bagged produce can be used without
further washing if kept refrigerated and used by the
"use-by" date
If desired, prewashed, ready-to-eat produce can be washed again
Use-by dates should be differentiated from purchase-by dates. Products
with purchase-by dates can be used after that date; however, products with
use-by dates should not be used after the use-by date.
Although some studies have shown that antibacterial agents are proven effective
in reducing indigenous flora on produce such as lettuce during food service
preparation (Smith et al., 2003), these solutions warrant additional testing
and research in household settings.
Washing Meat and Poultry. Washing
raw poultry and meat creates the danger of cross-contamination
and is not necessary
because bacteria on the surface of the meat will be destroyed
by cooking. Washing these foods can allow bacteria that
is present on the surface of
the meat or poultry to spread to other ready-to-eat foods
(FSIS, 1999). Washing raw meat and poultry is reported to
be one of the most commonly
observed food preparation practices that can lead to cross-contamination
(presentation to the Partnership for Food Safety Education
by Yankelovich
Partners, Inc., June 5, 1997). Literature is not available
on the effects of washing fish, but it would seem that the
same risk for cross-contamination
would exist.
Cleaning Refrigerators. Cleaning is closely linked
with the problem of cross-contamination—the transfer of harmful bacteria
to food from other foods, often through an intermediary. Refrigerator surfaces
can become contaminated from contact with high-risk foods such as raw meats,
poultry, fish, uncooked hotdogs, certain deli meats, or raw vegetables.
If not cleaned, affected refrigerator surfaces can, in turn, serve as a
vehicle for contaminating other foods.
Even at recommended refrigerator temperatures of 40° F.
or lower, foods such as meat, poultry, fish, and cheese
made from unpasteurized milk have
in common the ability to support the growth of the bacterium Listeria
monocytogenes during extended refrigerated storage
(HHS/USDA, 2003). Ingesting food contaminated with this
organism can be the source of very
serious foodborne illness in high-risk populations. (See
Table E 26.) In a refrigerator that is not kept clean, for
if the liquid from uncooked
hotdogs contains Listeria monocytogenes and it contaminates
refrigerator surfaces, foods coming in contact with those
surfaces may become unsafe
to eat (Byers et al., 1994).
Although other pathogenic organisms grow very slowly at recommended refrigerator
temperatures, cross-contamination that occurs in the refrigerator can lead
to foodborne illness, especially if combined with other unsafe food practices
such as allowing the food to stand at room temperature before eating or
heating the food inadequately. An emphasis on cleaning refrigerators is
consistent with the contribution that cross-contamination makes to foodborne
illness, as reported by Sulka et al. (2003).
The refrigerator should be cleaned regularly, including the washing
of shelf surfaces and drawers
Liquids should not be allowed to drip or spill from higher refrigerator
shelves onto lower shelves; wipe up spills immediately – clean surfaces
thoroughly with hot, soapy water; then rinse
Liquids from foods such as hot dogs and luncheon meats should not be
allowed to come in contact with other foods or surfaces after the package
is opened (USDA, 2004)
Bacterial contamination in raw meat and poultry juices, produce, perishable
ready-to-eat foods, and cooked foods can be spread to other foods, utensils,
and surfaces. Its relationship with the "clean" message is discussed briefly
Based on discussion with food safety experts and Bryan's analysis (Bryan,
1988), the Committee recognized the value of including more than one "chill"
step in the FightBac! sequence (e.g., clean, separate, chill, cook, chill).
Chilling provides substantial protection at any stage of food handling during
which raw foods are not being cleaned or cooked.
Consumers make many food-handling errors during food preparation
that increase their risk of foodborne illness. Furthermore,
very few consumers
use a food thermometer and they frequently undercook meat
and poultry (Anderson et al., 2004). The best way to tell
if meat, poultry, or egg dishes are
cooked to a safe temperature is to use a thermometer.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) summarize the following recommendations
for cooking safely:
A thermometer is used to measure the internal temperature of cooked
meat and poultry and egg dishes to make sure that the meat or dish is
cooked all the way through. Minimum safe internal temperatures are as
A thermometer is used to measure the internal temperature of cooked
meat and poultry and egg dishes to make sure that the meat or dish is
cooked all the way through. Minimum safe internal temperatures are as
roasts and steaks—145°F
whole poultry—180°F
ground meat (since bacteria can spread during grinding) —160°F
sauces, soups and gravy— 160°F
If using a microwave oven, care is needed to be sure that all parts of
the food reach the specified temperature.
If using a microwave oven, care is needed to be sure that all parts of
the food reach the specified temperature.
Information from the CDC links eating undercooked, pink ground beef with
a higher risk of illness. If a thermometer is not available, it is advisable
not to eat ground beef that is still pink inside. Cook fish until it is
opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
In 1996 to 1997, FoodNet, a collaborative program among the CDC, USDA,
FDA, and selected State health departments, conducted a telephone survey
of 7,493 adults in 5 states (California, Connecticut, Georgia, Minnesota,
Oregon) to determine the prevalence of risk factors of foodborne illness.
Results indicated that undercooked eggs (runny eggs) were the most commonly
consumed high-risk food, eaten by 19 percent of the respondents in the 5
days before the interview. The researchers concluded that health education
should emphasize the importance of cooking eggs well in order to prevent
Avoiding higher-risk foods is an important protective measure (e.g., deli
meats and frankfurters that have not been reheated to a safe temperature
may contain Listeria). This is especially important for high-risk
groups (the very young, pregnant women, elderly and those who are immunocompromised).
Potentially unsafe foods fall in three categories: those having been stored
in a manner or for a period of time that would allow dangerous growth of
bacteria, foods at high risk for contamination by Listeria, and
fish exposed to methylmercury.
Improperly Stored Foods
Not all bacterial growth causes a food's surface to discolor or smell
bad. For example, Larson and Johnson (1999) reported that botulinal toxin
formation occured before overt spoilage occurred in cubed, packaged melons.
Similarly, Lubin and colleagues (1985) found that hard-cooked eggs that
contained toxins did not always produce unacceptable odors or a change in
appearance that was detected. When there is any doubt about the safety of
fresh or leftover foods, for example, when refrigerated leftovers have been
stored for 3 to 4 days, it is advisable to discard them safely, not to taste
Listeriosis, Those at High Risk, and High-Risk Foods
A recent quantitative risk assessment documents the importance of addressing
risks associated with the widely occurring bacterium Listeria monocytogenes
(HHS/USDA, 2003). Listeriosis (the most serious illness induced by this
pathogen) occurs rarely (i.e., currently approximately 3.4 cases per million
people annually). When it does occur, however, it can be life threatening.
Two population groups (pregnant women and their fetuses and elderly and
other individuals who have a pre-existing illness that reduces the effectiveness
of their immune system) are especially susceptible to potentially life-threatening
human illness from listeriosis. In healthy people, the microorganism usually
causes only a noninvasive gastrointestinal illness, with symptoms including
fever, vomiting, and/or diarrhea (HHS/USDA, 2003).
Of the foodborne pathogens tracked by CDC, Listeria monocytogenes
had the second highest case fatality rate (21 percent) and the highest hospitalization
rate (90.5 percent). If a pregnant woman develops listeriosis, her fetus
also becomes exposed. Fetal infection can lead to fetal death, premature
birth, or neonatal illness and death. Other people with impaired T-cell
immunity (immunocompromised patients and elderly) also are especially vulnerable
to the high lethality of listeriosis (Rocourt et al., 2003).
Most prenatal cases of listeriosis are reported in the third trimester
(Slutsker and Schuchat, 1999). A few days after the onset of symptoms, a
pregnant woman may abort the fetus or have premature delivery (Gellin and
Broome, 1989). Late in the pregnancy, listeriosis may result in stillbirth
or birth of a critically ill newborn. Listeriosis in the first trimester
may result in spontaneous abortion.
Foods that pose high risk for listeriosis have all the following properties:
(1) relatively high rates of contamination with L. monocytogenes,
(2) characteristics that support the growth of L. monocytogenes
to high numbers when refrigerated, (3) ready-to-eat, and (4) commonly stored
for extended periods (HHS/USDA, 2003). Two food categories—deli meats (excluding
those that are very salty, such as some ham, or low in water activity, such
as hard salami) and frankfurters that have not been reheated to a safe temperature—have
been categorized as very high risk for listeriosis. According to
the Quantitative Assessment (HHS/USDA, 2003), this risk designation is consistent
with the need for immediate attention for reducing the incidence of foodborne
listeriosis. Addressing this risk in dietary guidance would be consistent
with the position of Medeiros and colleagues (2001a; 2001b) that food safety
education programs ensure that messages are aimed at reducing the risk of
the most prevalent and/or serious causes of foodborne illness.
A report from the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Risk Science
Institute Expert Panel (2004) recommends that high-risk individuals (i.e.,
the elderly, pregnant women, and most immunocompromised people) should be
given specific information on high-risk foods that they should avoid, and
strategies to reduce their risk, such as thorough cooking, avoidance of
cross-contamination and short-term refrigerated storage of cooked, perishable
Methylmercury is a heavy metal toxin found in varying levels in different
types of fish. This toxin can cause neurological harm to fetuses and young
children, whose brains are still developing. Mahaffey and colleagues (2004),
using blood methylmercury data and fish intake data from the 1999–2000 National
Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, estimated in utero
methylmercury concentrations of newborns. They estimated that more than
300,000 U.S. newborns each year may have been exposed to methylmercury concentrations
higher than those considered to be without increased risk of adverse neurodevelopmental
effects. The FDA released an advisory in March 2004 (U.S Food and Drug Administration,
2004)) for women and young children, developed jointly with the Environmental
Protection Agency, that provides guidance on how to receive the benefits
of eating fish while being confident that exposure to the harmful effects
of mercury is very low. The advisory warns against eating shark, swordfish,
king mackerel, or tilefish because these fish contain high levels of mercury.
Instead, the advisory recommends that women eat up to 12 ounces per week
of a variety of fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury (e.g., shrimp,
canned light tuna, salmon, pollock, and catfish). Since albacore ("white")
tuna is commonly eaten and has more mercury than canned light tuna, women
are advised to limit their intake to 6 ounces of albacore tuna per week.
The advisory calls for smaller portions of these fish for young children.
Advice also is provided about fish from local waters.
Schober et al. (2003) found that measures of mercury exposure in women
of childbearing age and in young children generally fall below levels of
concern. They recommend that women who are pregnant or who intend to become
pregnant follow Federal and State advisories on consumption of fish. Because
of wide variations in the concentrations of mercury in different kinds of
fish and shellfish, it is possible to have the nutritional benefits of moderate
fish consumption and avoid fish high in mercury (Schober, 2003).
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foodborne illness. These measures include cleaning hands, contact surfaces,
and fruits and vegetables; separating raw, cooked, and ready-to-eat foods
while shopping, preparing, or storing; cooking foods to a safe temperature;
and chilling perishable foods promptly. In addition, avoiding higher risk
foods (such as frankfurters that have not been reheated to a safe temperature)
is an important protective measure, especially for high-risk groups (the
very young, pregnant women, the elderly, and those who are immunocompromised).
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Domingos, S., Germain, M., Dallas, S. and Ho, G. (2007) Nitrogen removal from industrial wastewater by hybrid constructed wetland systems. In: 2nd IWA-ASPIRE Conference and Exhibition, 28 October - 31 November, Perth, Western Australia
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Domingos, S., Boehler, K., Felstead, S., Dallas, S. and Ho, G. (2009) Effect of external carbon sources on nitrate removal in constructed wetlands treating industrial wastewater: woodchips and ethanol addition. In: Nair, J., Furedy, C., Hoysala, C. and Doelle, H., (eds.) Technologies and Management for Sustainable Biosystems. Nova Science Publishers, New York, pp. 157-167.
Domingos, S., Germain, M. and Dallas, S. (2008) Nitrogen removal from wastewater of a fertilizer and chemical manufacturer with the use of two different hybrid constructed wetland systems planted with Schoenplectus validus. In: Mathew, K., Dallas, S. and Ho, G., (eds.) Decentralised water and wastewater systems : international conference, Fremantle, Western Australia, 10-12 July, 2006. IWA Publishing, London, pp. 79-86.
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GRIFTON � Law enforcement raided a modern-day speakeasy Friday night, arresting four people and issuing citations to four more.
�It was determined that Grifton Police had responded to approximately 25 complaint calls since January 2013 at this residence that included reports of assaults, fights, alcohol violations, noise complaints and one case for assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill,� according to a Lenoir County Sheriff�s Office release.
At 10 p.m., the LCSO Special Response Team and state Alcohol Law Enforcement executed a search warrant at a house in the 200 block of Contentnea Drive. The Kinston Department of Public Safety and the Grifton Police Department were also involved.
Law enforcement considers such places �liquor houses.�
�The occupants will buy liquor from an ABC store and sell it by the glass just like a restaurant or bar,� Lenoir County Sheriff Chris Hill said in a statement. �The exception is they do not have alcohol permits to operate in liquor sales and they do not follow state regulations regarding health hazards and public safety rules.
�With the illegal alcohol sales, many times, just as this one, there are drug sales, drug use and other crimes present at these locations.�
Douglas Earl Anderson, 45, Grifton, and Latrance Lavard Brock, 33, Grifton, were both charged with felony possession of cocaine and placed into the Lenoir County Detention Center under $2,500 secured bonds.
William Alonzo Moore, 35, Grifton, received charges of felony possession of cocaine and misdemeanor simple possession of marijuana and was booked into the Lenoir County Detention Center under a $2,500 secured bond.
Larry Dorman Garrett Jr., 56, Grifton, picked up two counts of misdemeanor maintaining a dwelling for keeping and selling controlled substances, two counts of misdemeanor selling alcohol without permits, misdemeanor selling lottery tickets and misdemeanor possession of alcohol for sale.
Garrett Jr. received a $500 unsecured bond.
Clarence Earl Joyner, Grifton, and Mary Frances Roberts, Kinston, were cited for misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
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Staring down Internet freedom's foes
On Monday, representatives from 193 countries are convening in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, to renegotiate a treaty that could give an arm of the United Nations new powers over the Internet. Despite increased scrutiny of these talks, many countries seem more determined than ever to turn the supremely bad idea of establishing international regulation of the Net into reality. American diplomats will have to navigate a torrent of formal proposals that would curtail Internet freedom, limit consumers' choices and increase costs for all Net users. How the negotiations end will shape the future of the Net, as well as the prospects for global freedom and prosperity.
The purpose of the Dubai talks, known as the World Conference on International Telecommunications, is to re-examine a 1988 treaty that loosened rules covering telephone and computer communications. The regulatory framework adopted in 1988 took a "hands off" approach to emerging technologies, such as what later became the Internet. As a result, the Internet is now the greatest deregulatory success story of all time. For instance, in 1995, shortly after it was privatized, only 16 million people used the Net. That number has spiked to more than 2.5 billion today with upward of a half million people becoming first-time Internet users each day. If, however, some key regimes have their way, such soaring positive trend lines will flatten.
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For a decade, countries such as Russia and China, plus dozens of others from Arab and African regions, have pushed with increasing intensity for the International Telecommunication Union, a treaty-based organization operating under the U.N., to expand its authority over the Internet. In fact, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin candidly revealed last year in a meeting with the ITU secretary general that he has a goal to establish "international control over the Internet" through new ITU rules. Net users everywhere should take Putin and his allies quite seriously.
Months ago, chatter intensified that some countries were going to propose expanding the ITU's rules to cover many corners of the complex Internet ecosystem. Yet many of these same countries, and ITU leaders, continue to issue vehement denials of an ITU Internet power grab. In recent days, however, the truth has been revealed in irrefutable, black and white diplomatic proposals to regulate key aspects of the Net. Stranger than fiction, here are just a few of the most recent submissions:
• Changing the treaty's definitions of terms so the ITU and its member states can regulate the Internet economy like an ancient telephone monopoly;
• Eliminating anonymity for Internet consumers through new international "registration records" (in the name of "privacy") allowing government monitoring of consumers' Net activity;
• Replacing existing nonprofit private-sector groups that keep the Net working with global government agencies that would regulate vital Web naming, numbering, addressing and identification functions that allow every Web-connected device (such as mobile phones, tablets and personal computers) to work; and
• Creating global rules so foreign phone companies or governments could charge fees to consumers' favorite websites (costs ultimately passed on to consumers), perhaps on a "per click" basis.


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Flame malware, described as the most complex ever discovered, has the markings of Western intelligence agencies. Security researchers believe it's been gathering information from Iran, Lebanon, Syria, and other countries since at least 2010.
Step aside, Stuxnet: Newly discovered espionage and information-gathering malware known Flame, Flamer, Skywiper (sKyWIper), and Wiper appears to be even more sophisticated than the Stuxnet virus discovered in 2010, and to have long infected PCs in numerous countries including Egypt, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Syria.
Iran's National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) Monday confirmed that Iranian PCs had been targeted and infected by Flame, and said that it had created and distributed a detection and removal tool to "selected organizations and companies" earlier this month. According to the Iran CERT analysis, the malware can spread via networks and removable drives, and receives instructions from at least 10 command-and-control servers, communicating via SSH and HTTPS protocols. The malware can infect Windows XP, Vista, and 7, systems, and includes the ability to scan systems and networks, extract passwords, record audio, and capture event-triggered screen grabs. Read full story on InformationWeek
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And since it's so gorgeous out, I am just about to run out the door to snap a few photos in the cemetery, then do a teensy bit of shopping before my shift tonight O:-) .. I am actually planning on returning the dress I am wearing above, along with a Jason Wu dress that the tag reads small, but fits more like a large.. I just can't wear this leopard bodycon without thinking Flinstones, it's got to be the print or something, I initially bought it thinking it was such a cute retro number, but the more I wear it and think about it I just can't stop thinking Wilma or Pebbels,
But before I head out, as I was taking these photos the other day, I saw about 15 deer! They just came out of the woods and were playing in the field across the street from the cemetery I was in! It was incredible, cars were whipping by rushing home and they were in plain sight, but they just frolicked about with their white tails up, not a care in the world. Seeing them interact with each other in their natural habitat was one of the most beautiful sights I've ever seen. I wish I could have taken better photos, but I was in such awe that I snapped a few photos very quickly in case they were just passing through, but no, they stayed and played for about 10 minutes, then they were off into the woods again.. I wonder if these are the same group of deer who are in my yard late at night/in the early mornings.. hmm, either way, it was a beautiful thing to experience.


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Supreme Court Denies Rodney Berget Rehearing Request
PIERRE - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says the South Dakota Supreme Court has denied a request to rehear arguments in the case of a man who helped kill a guard at the State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls.
The ruling clears the way for the 2nd Judicial Circuit to schedule a resentencing hearing for Rodney Berget, whose death sentence was overturned by the state Supreme Court last month. The justices had ruled that the circuit judge improperly considered a statement Berget made to a psychiatrist.
The high court weighed 12 issues raised by Berget's lawyer and ruled in the state's favor in 11 of them.
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