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A very HEALTHY Doantion Well Deserved to a Wonderful Man and his Work.
Dear Dr. Bob,
A HEALTHY DONATION to your Foundation is well deserved from me. I admire all the work you do for people like us in the world. You seem so busy. I have a concern I think only you can help me with here seeing you are the expert.
At what point should I be concerned about HIV. There are so many horrible web-sites out there and not one seems to give the same information. I know this should be the only web-site that I should ever visit.
For example, I live in a complex where a real good friend of mine is HIV+. He manages the condo complex. I am still cautious ( without him knowing it, about having any kind of contact with him.) I am not gay but I just watch out for fine cuts, abrasions, scrapes, openings on the skin or pulled back shin or anything for that matter) To what extent should I even be worried? This virus is so confusing because of all the mis-information.
I had an experience that just happened. This HIV+ gentleman wanted to use my phone and deliver a package to me today. Fine. I am ok with that. Now he does all the grounds work for the complex. Don't get me wrong Dr. Bob, this man is very nice and is very helpful. He also has the keys for everybody's place because he is the manager. So here is what happened. He delivered a package to my condo today and I passed him just right before he left my place, as I was walking towards my place. I said hello. He told me that he just put a package in my condo that got delivered today. So maybe 10 -15 seconds went by at most, before I took my keys to open my doors. I have a bad opening (a cut) on my thumb that is about 20 minutes old that I got from a part on my car. I had nothing to cover it with so I was going in the house to tend to it. When I turned my key, my thumbed rubbed all around the front of the door knob of my condo, which this HIV+ gentleman just had his hands on to close up and lock up my place. Again maybe only 10 to 15 seconds went by. Nothing was covering my cut on my thumb - Nothing!! And nothing was covering his hands either. So with so little time that went by, What chance do I have to get this HIV virus from what just happened here with this HIV+ person? You and I don't know what was on his hands before this? His hands are always not so good looking and banged up form all the work he does around the complex. So let's assume his hands are not in good shape. They never are. Always messed up (cuts, abrasions, scrapes, everything) due to the complex work. Let's assume has any HIV+ fluid on his hands that came off onto my door-knob ( from anything to blood or semen) with so little time that I touched the same surface and spun my finger all around the front of the door knob ( the surface) while turning the key. And then touching the whole door knob to let myself into the condo. There was only 10-15 second before I made contact with the door right after this HIV+ person. What are my chances here for getting the HIV even at my worst in this event? Do you think i need now to be tested? I just had my yearly and am Negative. Also, I am married and do not want to put my wife at risk.
I did read your archives, but this is a specific case that regards to me. You can add this also if you like. Please address my specific case.
My "Sincere Respect" to you Dr. Bob for dealing with so any people. I believe if your web-site was the only on out here that addresses these issues, it certainly would lighten your load. You are such a Wonderful Person and a Gift to the World. I am going to make it a habit to make donations to your Foundation. Please advice me where to place a donation and I hope we can chat again someday.
Respectfully, Mr. Todd F.
Hello Todd,
The HIV-acquisition risk from the episode you describe (similar to many others in the archives) is completely nonexistent. (See below.) HIV testing is not warranted. I would suggest you peruse the information in the archives of this forum. If despite my reassurance you continue to worry about contracting HIV from casual contact, you should seek the help of a therapist. Psychotherapy (counseling) can help you confront and conquer these irrational fears.
Donation information for The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation can be found on the foundation's Web site at (www.concertedeffort.org).
Be well. Stop worrying.
Dr. Bob
Im so scared (CASUAL CONTACT, 2010) Apr 14, 2010
I am 29 years old with 3 children and a husband. I just found out today that my father who has been living with me for 2 months has HIV. I need to know what kind of precautions should I take with my kids and the family being around him?
Response from Dr. Frascino
Aside from avoiding blood from a fresh wound, really not much. HIV is not transmitted via casual contact. (See below.)
Make sure your father is seeing an HIV specialist physician. You could go with him to his next visit and discuss any further concerns you may have in person with his doctor.
Dr. Bob
Re: HIV transmission Risk, WILL DONATE (CASUAL CONTACT, 2010) Mar 18, 2010
Hi Doc,
I just thought of another question after typing my original ones (below). #4. Would the fact that I get Cold Sores occasionally make it more likely for me to transmit HIV in the below circumstances? Specifically the one with the milk? I have read that Herpes makes it easier to contract HIV. Thanks again! I will be sure to donate to your cause.
Recently, I spent a weekend with a friend who is of unknown HIV status. (I do know that she recently - within the last two months - had unprotected sex with someone who is of unknown status as well). My question relates to my risk of exposure and transaction through non-sexual means. A few of the incidents from this weekend are listed below and they have me very concerned (perhaps quite ignorantly):
My dog was vigorously sniffing/nuzzling her crotch while she was only wearing panties, then about an hour and a half later put his nose on my arm where I had a small cut. Could my dog have potentially gotten some "vaginal secretions" on his nose, then gotten them into my blood via my cut, exposing me to HIV?
My friend had a two small cuts on her hand. One of which had a scab, and the other was slightly scabbed and she kept a bandaid and neosporin on it for the majority of her stay. I never saw any overt blood on anything in my house, but if she had picked the scabs and a small piece somehow got on my hand or my boyfriend's hand, could we infect ourselves by wiping/ going to the bathroom? What about when we had sex later in the day?
- Lastly, my friend drank out of a carton of milk I had. 3 days later (today) I used the same milk on my cereal. After eating, I noticed what tasted like a little blood in my mouth (I think I cut myself on my cereal). Is there any chance the cold temperature of the fridge "preserved" her saliva/HIV in the milk and got into my bloodstream with the food? Will HIV survive in a normal fridge/drinks/food and how long? What about on everyday household items?
I should note that my long term boyfriend (we have both been tested annually and are negative) was also in town this weekend and we had unprotected sex a few times that resulted in chafing/maybe a few small tears on both of our privates. Could this make it more likely for us to contract HIV from sharing the apartment with her?
I apologize if these seem like simple questions, but I am very scared for me and my boyfriend. In your response could you also please explain WHY you answer the way you do - I think it would help my piece of mind to get the info from a Doctor. Thank you so much for all of your help!
Respectfully, Very Nervous
Response from Dr. Frascino
Hello Very Nervous,
HIV via canine crotch nuzzling??? Nope! (Nice to know at least Toto got to second base with your gal-pal.)
HIV via a small piece of a picked scab finding its way into your next-day nookie or bathroom activities? No, of course not. Frevinsakes!
HIV is not transmitted via casual contact (see below), including milk cartons, foods or household items.
No, even with cold sores, HIV is not transmitted via casual contact.
I would suggest you spend some time, lots of time, reviewing the wealth of information on this site, in its archives and on the related links. Pay particular attention to exactly how HIV is and is not transmitted.
Dr. Bob
Thank You So Much Dr. Bob -- I Love You ,,, And Your Work... PLEASE GET TO ME QUICKLY (CASUAL CONTACT, 2010) Jan 30, 2010
Dr. Bob,
Thank You , Thank You , Thank You.
I am sending a sizeable donation to your foundation
You Saved my marriage and family.
I am going to wait to hear from you once more. Please don't throw me to the Dogs.
I left out one very important detail. I have all cosmetic caps on my teeth because I work in the Entertainment Industry - B Actress -- Just at the SAG Awards.
I have two teeth right next to each other that have very tender gums. Meaning that when I brush they bleed ,, when I push on the gums they bleed and soemtimes probably when I eat they get irritated and tender and could bleed.. Here is my situation. I had eaten a half hour to an hour before I drank out of the HIV + gentlemans glass. What if my gums had bled at the time. I don't know if they did ,, but worse case senerio, what if they had been irritated and bled by those two front teeth, and I drank from the same exact spot on the glass of water that he did. This could change everything.
What are the chances then of getting the HIV virus? Remember -- I drank from the exact same spot as he... not the other side of the glass ,, the same spot.
I am still going to restrain from the family so I do not put them in harms way.
I thank you Dr. Bob for your quick response ,, but please help me with this last situation.
Thank You again,,,, from quite a Hot actress,,, filled with anxiety.
Oh and by the way -- Dr. Bob -- You aren't too bad yourself ,,,, You'd have all the girls knocking at your door !!
Blessings, Carrie
Response from Dr. Frascino
Hello Carrie,
Even with the additional information, your HIV-acquisition risk remains completely nonexistent. You are not putting your family or anyone else in harm's way. I suggest you consider getting help for your anxiety. Anti-anxiety medications and/or psychotherapy can be very helpful.
I did a television commercial with all SAG actors a few years back. It was great fun. Although they weren't pleased that the only non-actor (me) had all the lines!
As for girls, yes, many have knocked, but few have entered.
Be well Carrie. Stop worrying!
Dr. Bob
Sorry Dr. Bob - I left out a detail !! (CASUAL CONTACT, 2010) Jan 29, 2010
greeting once more Dr. Bob,
In the incident that happened to me below -- My lips were on the same exact spot of the glass that his were on. It sat at least a minute before I picked up the glass.
Here is my situation:
Greetings Dr. Bob,
I hope you can help me with this.
I was at a Business Meeting and I was talking with people. The Gentleman next to me was a HIV + person. As the meeting went along I was not paying attention and I turned around and grabbed his glass (water) and drank from his glass. It was probably set down for a minute.
Dr Bob -- I am really freeeeeked out. I have a raw spot on the side of my tongue when I drank from this HIV + persons glass. It could be a small cut on the side of my tongue from eating or rubbing against my teeth, a blister, a burn,, I don't know it just hurts when I rub my tongue along the side of my teeth. Along with that I have chapped lips form the cold along with a little cold sore from the cold too.
I am so in distress I have been avoiding my family for fear of passing along this virus. My husband is now thinking other things about me because I will not get intimate with him. I just cannot tell them how stupid I was for picking up the wrong glass.
I am scared and for the sake of my family. Please Dr. Bob think of my tongue and my chapped lips with a cold sore on them. Take this into account when you answer my question.
What are my chances of getting the HIV virus from the drinking glass incident. And could you be so kind as to telling me why you would think one way or another. Again, Is there any chance of me getting HIV in this way?
I am having problems now with sleeping nights constantly wondering if I am putting any of my family at any risks.
I Love You and your Work Dr. Bob.
Let me also know where to donate.
Anxiously awaiting ( and I mean anxious ), Carrie
Response from Dr. Frascino
Hello Carrie,
It's always amazing to me that 28 years into the HIV/AIDS pandemic people are still "freeeeeeaking out" about possibly contracting the virus from completely nonexistent risks! Carrie, where have you been for the past several decades that you still harbor such misconceptions about HIV transmission? Questions like yours demonstrate to me that our HIV/AIDS awareness and education programs are no longer effective.
Carrie, you cannot contract HIV from casual contact, such as drinking from the same glass, sharing eating utensils and/or food, using the same bathroom, etc., etc., etc. (See below.) We have monitored HIV-transmission risks for over a quarter of a century. We know exactly how HIV is and is not transmitted. I encourage you to peruse the wealth of information on this site, in its archives and on the related links. Pay particular attention to how HIV is and is not transmitted, OK?
To sum up, your HIV risk is nonexistent. HIV is not your problem. No way. No how. No HIV tests are warranted.
Thanks for your desire to make a donation to The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation. Donation information can be found on the foundation's Web site at (www.concertedeffort.org). We will use your donation to help promote HIV/AIDS awareness and education so that others hopefully won't have to endure the unnecessary stress you've been experiencing as a consequence of your non-risk!
Be well. Stay well. Stop worrying!
Dr. Bob
Ongoing fear Oct 25, 2009 I look forward to seeing my hiv+ friend when I return from months of working away from home and it gives us a chance to spend a few months together. We are ex partners and our sexual relationship finished years before he tested positive, although we remained very close. Im afraid though, that despite repeated (negative) testing, I am still very concerned about contact with him. As I say, we do not have a sexual relationship. When we were drinking, I fell and cut my elbow and then shared his bed, I dont think this is a risk in reality but am still a bit worried. Also he has alot of spots on his face which he (may) touches and then prepares food, drinks etc.. Again I feel this is an irrational concern but I continue to worry. I have read on this site about the non existent risks from his new dog and feel confident I can dismiss anxiety about Toto! I feel bad that I have these on going concerns and that my healthcare provider thinks that I am a beyond hope. I have stopped putting myself "at risk" in order to be tested and just wonder how warranted hiv testing is in my situation. As I say, i enjoy spending time with my friend and want to be some kind of support to him (and did some psychology after his diagnosis). Any guidance on what to do next or reassurance on my current fears would be greatly appreciated.
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Hello S,
You state, ". . . I feel this is an irrational concern . . . ." I absolutely agree. All of the situations you discuss in your post are nonexistent risks. Your fears are totally unwarranted. HIV is not transmitted by casual contact (or by canines!). I'll repost below some information from the archives pertaining to casual contact and HIV.
I would suggest you consider getting counseling (psychotherapy) to help you confront and conquer your irrational fears surrounding HIV.
Good luck.
Dr. Bob
Livign with an HIV+ friend Sep 30, 2009
I'm living with an HIV+ friend. We have NO sex and share NO needles. But share plates, glasses, utencils, etc. Am I 100% safe?
Response from Dr. Frascino
Yes, absofrickinlutely!
HIV cannot be transmitted by casual contact, including contact with plates, glasses, utensils, or sharing bathrooms, etc. See below.
Dr. Bob
Child's Casual Contact with HIV infected person Sep 16, 2009
Every week, I bring my two year old with me to visit my grandmother. My cousin also lives with her and is HIV positive. I learned this a few months ago, when he started receiving treatment after actually being categorized as having AIDS. He is doing much better and is now on medication. I was still a little nervous about him holding my son, and my son playing and eating in their household. This is also because he has had recurring staph infections. I did some research and confirmed that casual contact shouldn't pose him any risk to HIV. But to make myself feel more at ease, I brought this issue up with my pediatrician. She seemed disapproving of me bringing my son to visit there and said that most things I mentioned should be fine, but it would be better if I could find someone else to watch my son when I go. (But then my grandmother wouldn't be able to see my son.) Our pediatrician said over and over to watch out for secretions since she didn't know what stage of the disease my cousin was in. I was taken aback and didn't even think to ask specifically what she was talking about. I was really just looking for reassurance, and now am very bothered by this. Was this medical advice or her personal views? The rest of my family will not bring their children to the house. I am trying to be realistic and not overly paranoid. But I still feel uneasy. The thing I am most worried about is that my son got a hold of my cousin's toothbrush and put it in his mouth. I don't think he had it there long and it wasn't wet. What I thought about is what if my cousin has bleeding gums, but then also I realize that the virus couldn't live for long outside the body. What was my pediatrician warning me about with watching out for secretions? What kind of precautions should I take with my son visiting the house, if any? Should I be at all concerned? Thank you!
Response from Dr. Frascino
HIV is not transmitted by casual contact. Period.
It's unfortunate that your pediatrician frightened us so unnecessarily. She is obviously misinformed about HIV-transmission risk. The only "secretion" to be at all concerned about would be fresh blood. And even that would have to come into contact with a fresh wound on your son. The chances of this occurring are obviously remote at best. I'll reprint below some information from the archives that addresses casual contact and HIV. You can find additional information in the archives in the chapter on HIV nonsexual transmission. The toothbrush incident was also not a risk for HIV transmission, as it was dry and no blood was involved.
Finally, I should mention the recurrent staph infections could be a problem for you and your son, particularly if your cousin has the methicillin resistant type. He should keep all affected areas well covered when you visit. Frequent and thorough hand washing is advisable. And if you or your son have any scrapes or cuts, those areas should be covered with a bandaid as well.
I encourage you not to close Granny or your cousin out of your and your son's lives. It's unfortunate that the rest of your family is sequestering the children unnecessarily. Please share the information you've garnered with them. Hopefully they will realize their fears are unwarranted.
Good luck.
Dr. Bob
Young and scared Jul 6, 2009
I know many people donate to this site when asking a question, but I am very young and dont have a credit card or much money, just a fear. My uncle, who has hiv as well as aids, came over today and used my bathroom. about 4 hours later, I went into the bath room, washed my hands, and took a shower. of course to get clean, I had to touch certain areas of my body, including alittle inside the anus, which i think had a cut on it 2 begin with. I know hiv is given through anal sex. If I had touched the bathroom door knob, or sink, or toilet that had semen, blood, or other fluids like urine on it, could I be at risk for hiv since I went into my aunus in the shower? This really sounds silly but it is a concern of mine. Please help, I was told by a friend that this website was good for questions. Should I see a Dr.?
Response from Dr. Frascino
Hi Young and Scared,
Your HIV-acquisition risk is completely nonexistent. You cannot contract HIV/AIDS form casual contact. It's unfortunate that schools have done such a poor job educating young people about HIV. I'll reprint some basic information about HIV below. Also, I suggest you spend some time reading through the information on this site, paying particular attention to how HIV is and is not transmitted. Don't be afraid of your uncle!
Dr. Bob
Magnetic Couple (NOT a sex question, I swear!) Jun 1, 2009
Hi Dr. Bob,
You recently answered a question for me about possibly being a magnetic couple. You wished your good karma upon me and it worked! (At least for now, Rapid, Elisa, NAAT all negative at 5 weeks- though I will continue to be tested).
Anyway, as I said in my previous question, my boyfriend was diagnosed with HIV on May 20th. I am pretty confident that I am negative based on the above testing. I love him and want to be with him and be strong for him. Most of the questions on this site involve sex, as HIV is a "sexually" transmitted disease.
My question is this: What are the chances of transmitting HIV infection from living with an HIV positive person? He has/had a pretty high viral load, though it is likely on the decline. How risky is it when we:
- Closed-mouth kiss on the lips 2) He lays his face on my bare chest 3) I hold him - clothed 4) I kiss his body (not genitals, mostly his trunk) 5) We use the same bathroom and sleep in the same bed 6) He cooks for me 7) I do the dishes (I kinda hope I can tell him this is HIGHLY risky behavior :-) 8) We hug
I am trying to be strong for him and I love him, but in the back of my head all of these non-sexual questions come in to play. I'm worried that somehow I will contract the virus from living with him.
Also, do you know of any books/resources that talk openly about being in a magnetic relationship aside from sexual risk factors? I want to continue to show strength for him but sometimes I get anxious about these low-risk exposures.
Thank you for answering my question. As I did last time, I plan to leave a donation and encourage others to do the same. I'd love to volunteer for this site as well, is there any way to help?
Thanks again,
Magnetic and Worried In LA
Response from Dr. Frascino
HIV is not transmitted by casual contact. (See below.) Addressing your specific questions:
- No risk. 2. No risk. 3. No risk (clothed or buck naked). 4. No risk. 5. No risk. 6. No risk. 7. No risk. 8. No risk.
As for resources for magnetic couples, check out the archives of this forum. We have a chapter devoted to the subject. As for non-sexual HIV risk, I also suggest you check out the archives, because we have chapters devoted to HIV non-sexual transmission and HIV non-sexual prevention. You could also consider going with your partner when he visits his HIV specialist to discuss any further concerns or worries you both might have pertaining to HIV transmission. The more you understand about HIV transmission, the less anxious you'll be.
Thanks for your donation to the Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation (www.concertedeffort.org). It's warmly appreciated.
Finally, sorry I couldn't help with the dishwashing issue!
Be well.
Dr. Bob
Grandfather and HIV (CASUAL CONTACT, 2009) Mar 25, 2009
My mom said to email you, I'm 15 and just found out my grandpa has HIV. I'm so scared because my grandpa hugs/holds me for LONG periods of time(like 5 minutes), he also ALWAYS kisses my face, cheeks and when he's hugging/holding me, he kisses the top of my head. My mom says to stop worrying, and I want to get tested now! She said I'm ridiculous and that I'm worried for nothing. This is why she showed me this website. My grandpa used to share drinks with me and hot chocolate from those to go cups from donut places. This was before I knew he had HIV. I'm not sure if any blood was on his lips when he kissed my face and top of head or if I had cuts on my face or head, or when he shared hot chocolate.
If I do get tested can i test 5 months after the last time he held/hugged me or kissed my face and top of head? Will this be definate enough at 5 months?
My mom says she will donate money to you on behalf of me. I don't want to be afraid of my own grandpa!! Please help me.
Response from Dr. Frascino
Your mom is right about this issue! Your fears are completely unwarranted. HIV testing is neither needed nor recommended. HIV cannot be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging, holding, kissing, sharing drinks or food with, or living in the same home with someone who has HIV. (See below.) So many kids would love to have a grandpa who loves them like your does. Not only should you not be afraid of your grandpa; you should stop being so self-centered and selfish and love him back! Yes, at 15 it's time for you to grow up. HIV is real and your grandpa has it. He needs (and deserves) your love, not your irrational fear. Check out the information below and then go give Gramps a big hug and kiss from me, OK?
Dr. Bob
New Friends have HIV (HIV TRANSMISSION, CASUAL CONTACT) Jul 30, 2008
My wife met a nice couple and we have been hanging out with them. They told her when they first met that they are HIV positive. I know it is just my ignorance of this disease but I admit I'm a little nervous and I shouldn't be. I know most transfers come from sex and blood contact. I just want to make sure we are safe and learn all I can about this. Are there other things we should be on the lookout for when we are at their house or with them?
Response from Dr. Frascino
You're correct. You're a little nervous, but you shouldn't be!!! HIV is not transmitted by casual contact. See below. Also, check out the archives of this forum. We have an entire chapter devoted to nonsexual HIV prevention.
Enjoy your new friends. Don't let HIV spoil the party.
Dr. Bob
THANK YOU...you opended my mind (HIV TRANSMISSION, CASUAL CONTACT) Oct 23, 2007
I wrote to you about 3 to four days ago about my fear of contracting hiv by casual contact with my father. Well, I just want to thank you for making me see how wrong and uneducated I was by my behavior and HIV. I know now that with proper percautions I can stay negative but still give the love and support that my dad needs. Yes, if I ever were to contrat the virus I would not like to be descriminated against in any way and specially by my own family. Thank you, for making me understand that HIV is more that a virus...HIV is a virus that inhabits people as me and you. And, this people are heroes for not letting themselves get defested by this disease
Response from Dr. Frascino
I very much appreciate your writing back! I'm delighted you now have a better understanding of what HIV is, what it means to those of us who are infected and how HIV is and is not transmitted. Please "pay it forward" by helping us increase HIV/AIDS awareness in others who may also benefit from such enlightenments. Give your dad a hug from me. OK?
Dr. Bob
PLEASE RESPOND! I'M OUT OF MY MIND! Oct 18, 2007
My father is a very promiscous man that likes to go to many strip joints and sleep around. He tested positive about 6 months ago and since then I' have lived in total panic. I'm afraid to have casual contact with him. Like every time I give him a kiss on the cheek I freak out if he has a a cut or something. Like today I gave him a kiss on the cheek not notesing that he has a rasor cut on his cheek with dry blood. Or what I think it was dry and I have had chapt lips for a while. So my question is how risky is that? thank you for your time
Response from Dr. Frascino
Let's start with a very basic fact: HIV/AIDS is not transmitted by casual contact. Period! This basic information has been readily available for over a quarter of a century! Your comment, "I'm afraid to have casual contact with him," is alarming and disappointing. It demonstrates once again a significant lack of general and very basic HIV/AIDS knowledge! (I could also point out you have a significant lack of general spelling knowledge as well: promiscuous, not "promiscous;" noticing, not "notesing;" razor, not "rasor;" chapped, not "chapt;" etc., but that's another issue entirely!) I'd suggest you spend less time worrying and being freaked out and more time perusing the wealth of information on HIV/AIDS available on this site, its archives and its related links. I'll reprint some basic information from the archives below.
Your father needs and deserves your love and support, rather than your "total panic," as he copes with the challenges of living with HIV/AIDS. Being excessively judgmental and ill informed is certainly not helpful.
Dr. Bob
AIDSinfo What You Need to Know About HIV and AIDS
How HIV is Spread
The most common ways HIV is spread are: By having unprotected anal, vaginal, or oral sex with one who is infected with HIV
By sharing needles or syringes ("works") with someone who is infected with HIV
From mothers to their babies before the baby is born, during birth, or through breast-feeding. Taking the drug AZT during pregnancy can reduce the changes of infecting the baby by two-thirds, but will not prevent all babies from becoming infected with HIV.
Earlier in the AIDS epidemic some people became infected through blood transfusions, blood products (such as clotting factors given to people with hemophilia), or organ or tissue transplants. This has been very rare in the United States since 1985, when the test for HIV was licensed. Since then, all donated blood and donors of organs or tissue are tested for HIV. Health care workers, such as nurses, risk getting infected if they are stuck with a needle containing infected blood or splashed with infected blood in the eyes, nose, mouth, or on open cuts or sores. In a few cases, a person sharing a house with a person with HIV infection or taking care of a person with AIDS has become infected themselves. These infections may have been caused by sharing a razor, getting blood from the infected person into open cuts or sores, or some other way of having contact with blood from the infected person. If you are taking care of a person with HIV infection, carefully follow the steps on protecting yourself from infection discussed later.
How HIV is NOT Spread
You don't get HIV from the air, food, water, insects, animals, dishes, knives, forks, spoons, toilet seats, or anything else that doesn't involve blood, semen, vaginal fluids, or breast milk. You don't get HIV from feces, nasal fluid, saliva, sweat, tears, urine, or vomit, unless these have blood mixed in them. You can help people with HIV eat, dress, even bathe, without becoming infected yourself, as long as you follow the steps described later in the section on "Protecting Yourself" later in this brochure. You do get other germs from many of the things listed above, so do use common sense.
Can a child contact HIV from a carrier who's "dads friend"? (CASUAL CONTACT, HIV BASICS) Dec 12, 2007
My daughters (5) and her father, is in a relationship with a girl who is a HIV Carrier on medication. Can the virus be given to my child? I want to make sure to protect her from getting it.
Response from Dr. Frascino
First of all, there is no such thing as an "HIV carrier." Someone is either HIV positive (infected) or HIV negative (not infected).
Next, HIV is not transmitted by casual conduct and you should have no fears about your daughter visiting Dad, even if he is involved in a magnetic coupling (one poz plus one neggie). See below. I'll reprint some basic information about HIV from the archives.
Dr. Bob
Facts for Life What You and the People You Care About Need to Know About HIV/AIDS


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How do you find a good caterer?
Reviews, interviews and menu tastings will help you find the right catering choice for your big day. Start by screening possible wedding caterers based on past reviews. If a caterer you are interested in has a review that concerns you, ask them about it; how they respond will be very telling. Next, ask about their availability for your wedding date.
If the wedding caterer is available on your date, it's time to talk about menus and prices. Be clear about what your maximum budget is find out what choices this will allow you. Caterers may custom-create a menu for your event, or they may have menu templates within different price ranges that can guide your decision. A clear budget gives the caterer clear parameters within which to work and offer creative suggestions. Schedule a menu tasting to confirm you love your wedding menu. Once you have a menu and date, and have paid a deposit to reserve the caterer's services, confirm additional details including when the food will be delivered to the site, what kind of service will be provided, how many servers will be onsite and for how long, and who is responsible for setup and cleanup. The more specific your contract, the fewer worries you'll have on your wedding day. Get more smart hiring tips here.
How much should catering cost for a wedding?
The cost of wedding catering will reflect the level of service, the menu you choose, the luxury you desire and the number of guests you invite. Where you live also plays a major role in your wedding catering costs. The regional cost to do business and local cost of food will affect your catering bill. There is no set price for wedding catering, because each wedding and each menu is different. This is why many caterers provide a per-person price. This allows you to break down what it costs to feed each person based on the menu you want. Working with your caterer, you can adjust menu items, service level and more to accommodate your budget and guest count. Keep in mind that wedding catering costs are not just for the food. The bill reflects all the components that go into commercial food catering: a commercial kitchen, ingredients, staff, insurance, marketing and more. Here are some examples of average costs:
- Three-course plated meal, moderately upscale, for 125 in Los Angeles: $14,000. Because of staffing costs, a true plated meal costs about twice as much as a staff-assisted buffet.
- Buffet meal, standard menu, for 100 in Los Angeles: $5,000.
- Per-person cost for hors d'oeuvres, dinner and nonalcoholic beverages: $24–$37, depending on menu selection, in Southern California.
- Drop off prepared food for 50: $1,000 in North Carolina. Price does not include any service, setup or breakdown.
How do you serve food at a wedding?
Food service at your wedding will affect your catering costs and influence the atmosphere of the reception. Buffet style is more informal; plated meals are a bit fancier; family style encourages sharing. Read about the different food service styles to select your preferred wedding catering choice.
- Buffet: Caterers can drop off prepared foods for a DIY and budget-friendly buffet option where you set everything up and food is entirely self-service. For a fuller-service buffet, the caterers set up food, oversee the buffet throughout the event, and clean up afterwards. For food only, prices per person might average $16-$18, while a service buffet may start around $20-$22 per person. Adding food stations can increase per-person costs by at least $3-$5.
- Family style: Servers bring large platters of food to guest tables in courses. It's less formal (and less expensive) than a plated meal, but more formal and higher-cost than a buffet. You'll need large tables to accommodate the platters, so plan accordingly when renting furniture for the event.
- Plated: A plated event is a formal dining experience; waitstaff serve your seated guests for each course, fill their drinks, and attend to them throughout the dinner. A plated dinner is typically the most expensive option for both food and service.
- Food trucks: Similar to buffets, with food trucks your guests get their own food and bring it to their table. A food truck gives a relaxed and playful vibe to your reception.
- Cocktail reception: If you don't want a formal seated dinner, you can opt for a wide assortment of passed appetizers at an extended cocktail hour reception.
What should you look for in a caterer?
A delicious meal is a critical element of a successful wedding, with happy guests fondly remembering your fabulous wedding food. The right caterer for you will be:
- Available: Even the best caterer is no good if they aren't available on your wedding date. Ask early before you get your heart set on someone.
- Affordable for you: Find a caterer that you can afford. Having a spending plan ahead of time will mean you won't overspend on food.
- A good personality fit: Wedding planning is stressful, so work with someone that you can get along with and communicate with easily.
- Experienced and recommended: Ensure the company has a proven track record with events of your size and the references to back it up.
- Transparent about money: Steer clear of shady pricing. Find a caterer who is very clear about costs and is happy to talk you through budgets and pricing options.
- Transparent about food: Find someone who is clear about where they source their food from and where it is prepared.
Do you tip a wedding caterer?
Tipping 15 percent to 20 percent on a $3,000 catering bill can feel daunting — especially in light of all the other costs of throwing a wedding — but tipping your wedding caterer is standard practice. Be sure to ask your caterer about their specific policies. Many catering companies include gratuity as a line item on their bill. If tipping is not automatically included in your total, a good approach is to tip all the people involved the day of the event rather than paying one lump sum to the catering company. For each server and bartender, you can tip $20-$50, depending on how long they were onsite and whether they did exceptional work. You can also tip the chef; experts suggest $50. It's also a good idea to tip the catering manager, the point-of-contact person who keeps the catering service running smoothly the day of your wedding, ensures all the food looks beautiful and is plentiful, and resolves any mishaps. Industry pros recommend tipping the catering manager $100-$200. If gratuity is not included and you're tipping individuals, set aside $200-$500 in cash to be safe.


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Oracle R Enterprise, a component of the Oracle Advanced Analytics Option, makes the open source R statistical programming language and environment ready for the enterprise and big data. Designed for problems involving both large and small volumes of data, Oracle R Enterprise integrates R with Oracle Database. R users can run R commands and scripts for statistical, machine learning, and graphical analyses on data stored in Oracle Database. R users can develop, refine, and deploy R scripts that leverage the parallelism and scalability of Oracle Database to automate data analysis. Data analysts and data scientists can run R packages and develop and operationalize R scripts for analytical applications in one step—without having to learn SQL. Oracle R Enterprise performs function pushdown for in-database execution of base R and popular R package functions. Being integrated with Oracle Database, Oracle R Enterprise can run any R package via embedded R while the database manages the data served to the R engines.
With the new release of Oracle R Enterprise 1.5.1, Oracle introduces new parallel algorithms, and support for Oracle R Distribution 3.3.0. A sample of enhancements include:
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service has funding to assist Kansas farmers and ranchers renovating shelterbelts and restoring forested riparian buffers, state conservationist Eric B. Banks announced last week.
Signup for the Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative is due March 21. The USDA will provide $684,000 in assistance for projects in Kansas. Recipients also may receive services or resources from the state forestry agency.
Any producer eligible for EQIP funding can participate in the program. Beginning farmers and ranchers and those with limited resources will receive a higher payment rate for conservation practices related to the program.
Additional information can be found on http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portalnrcs/main/ks/programs/financial/ccpi/. For more information, contact the local NRCS office or conservation district office.


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Gov. Rick Perry didn't plug Newt Gingrich in his first forays back into public speaking in the wake of his presidential bid, but he's working to raise money for his White House pick in an e-mail with the subject line, "Bold Reagan Conservative."
The email says:
"There's nothing more important than defeating President Obama and repealing Obamacare, which threatens the tenth amendment and the fiscal future of our country. That's why I've endorsed Newt Gingrich for President.
"I know that Newt will provide a clear contrast to Obama, win in November, and undo Obama's big government. Will you show your support for defeating Obamacare with a contribution of $25 or more today?"
The solicitation sets a goal of reaching 500 donors by midnight and adds, "Newt Gingrich isn't backing down now and he won't back down as President. He'll boldly fight for conservative ideas and principles, like protecting the constitution, balancing the budget, and ending Obama's war on religion."
And it ends with this postscript:
P.S. Let's send a message to President Obama that the Republican Party is going to nominate a bold Reagan conservative who will repeal Obamacare.


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While watching the birds at the feeders in Prospect Park on Sunday I heard a couple of blackbirds call to each other as they flew overhead. I was pretty sure they were Red-winged Blackbirds but I wanted a look to make sure so I grabbed my stuff and followed to where I was pretty sure they had landed. Sure enough, they were Red-winged Blackbirds, but I was much more impressed with the male Yellow-bellied Sapsucker I found sunning himself about seven feet up on the side of a tree. It was a very cold morning and he was all fluffed out and virtually motionless, only moving his head when a jogger went by or when I moved to a different location for another angle from which to photograph. He didn't look so energetic, but then, how could he be? Sap doesn't flow very well (I would imagine) when temperatures are extremely low, and maybe he was regretting settling in Prospect Park for the winter instead of heading for warmer climes.
By the way, it is the sapsucker's red throat that indicates that it is a male: a female Yellow-bellied Sapsucker would have a white throat. It was fun to have such a cooperative subject for digiscoping though I almost wished he would move around a bit more so I could have gotten more of a variety of poses (and so I wouldn't have to resort to shots like the one below to give a different kind of look at the bird).
Regardless of the sapsucker's inactivity it was nice to have such close looks at a normally wary species (and to add it to my year list). Now if I could only find a Williamson's Sapsucker…
This post has been submitted to Bird Photography Weekly #21. Go check it out!
Nice close up and personal shots of the sapsucker…you are very brave to go out in that frigid cold…
dude where are my picts?
Look at all the color and textures! Sunning is such a different observation. They are seldom still when I see them. I love the way a digiscope captures those tiny details.
Could you have been any closer? Wow!
Sapsuckers are such fun birds! I love their feather Patterns!
nice shots. It looks a bit sleepy!!
Great photos! You are magic with that digi-scoping set-up!
Nice close-ups! I love Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, they are great to watch.
Good birding to you!
Great close up shots of the plumage. Poor little chap did seeem a little cold.
Incredible pics Corey- I'm so envious of your equipment (Swarovski). I think I may have had one of these in my backyard- going to have to get a closer look, I originally thought it was a red bellied woodpecker- none the less beautiful bird.
Super pics of the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Corey! I appreciate the different angles, especially the back of the head shot. Nice to see the different feather patterns. What is your digiscoping set up?
Whoa, Corey! That is really a close-up of gorgeous bird! I'd probabky endure the cold, too, if I can get a shot like that. 🙂
Great shots!!! I haven't seen a YB Sapsucker yet this year and as for the Williamson's…I have chased that bird up and down Arizona and New Mexico to no avail.
If you want some really great sapsucker photos – not that these are inferior – and not taken through a spotting scope, give me a shout!
In regards to the yellow-bellied sapsucker and the lack of sugary tree sap during winter, this lovely bird's winter diet is primarily soft mast (even poison ivy and red cedar berries) and hibernating insects. It's one of the reasons these birds migrate southward from much of their summertime breeding habitat. Their mewing calls are a true harbinger of cold weather in my home state of Virginia.
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Perhaps you've had a racing heartbeat, rapid breathing, or tension in
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maybe your body responded with fear, joy, anger, or sadness - all
triggered by your imagination. If you close your eyes and vividly
imagine yourself by a still, quiet pool or relaxing on a warm beach,
your body responds to some degree as though you are actually there.
Your imagination can be a very powerful resource in relieving
stress, pain, and other unwanted symptoms.
You can learn to use the power of your imagination to produce calming,
energizing, or healing responses in your body. You can use imagery and
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bad habits and maintain healthy ones.
Practicing Imagery and Visualization
With guided imagery, you deliberately focus your mind on a particular image. While imagery most often uses your sense of sight with visual images, you can also include the rich experiences of your mind's other senses. Adding smells, tastes, sounds, and other sensations makes the guided imagery experience more vivid and powerful.
Some people are very visual, and easily see images with their mind's eye. But if your images aren't as vivid as a really great movie, don't worry. It's normal for imagery to vary in intensity. The important thing is to focus on as much detail as possible, and strengthen the images by using all your senses. Adding real background music can also increase the impact of guided imagery.
Remember, with guided imagery, you are always completely in control. You're the movie director. You can project whatever thought or feeling you want onto your mental screen. If you don't like a particular image, thought or feeling you can redirect your mind to something more comfortable. Or you can use other images to get rid of unpleasant thoughts (you might put them on a raft and watch them float away on a river, sweep them away with a large broom, or erase them with a giant eraser). Or you can open your eyes and stop the exercise.
Included here are basic scripts for several imagery exercises. Scores of other scripts and tapes are available. You may want to tape record yourself (or someone else) reading the script so that you can concentrate fully on the imagery. Feel free to change, modify, and personalize the script any way you please. Make it your own.


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Chinese challenge censorship with strike, protest
Twenty stories per issue. That's how many articles the ruling Communist Party's propaganda officials changed or scrapped each week last year at one of China's most daring and respected newspapers.
BEIJING – Journalists and activists are pressing their battle against the Communist Party censorship at one of China's most daring newspapers, the Southern Weekend, which has seen 20 stories per issue altered or scrapped by party censors.
Free-speech protesters in masks Tuesday competed with flag-waving communist loyalists in the southern city of Guangzhou in a dispute over censorship at the newspaper.
Strict state censorship has prevailed in China in print, broadcast and online for more than six decades, but last week's wholesale rewriting of Southern Weekend's 2013 new year editorial has unleashed a wave of opposition and prompted authorities to shut down blogs that run statements of support for the newspaper.
This "open and collective protest toward the control mechanism of the propaganda department" goes far beyond the journalistic community to include "other intellectuals and netizens in general," said Hu Yong, a journalism professor at Peking University.
A rare street protest was held on Monday, and several online petitions have emerged that have indicated widespread support for the newspaper across the Chinese Web, including the celebrity power of two popular actresses.
"Southern Weekend has a very loyal readership, and so it has a wide influence," he said of the newspaper that won an interview with President Obama in 2009.
The original version of the Southern Weekend editorial focused on China's unrealized dream of constitutional rule. But it was changed to a piece praising the Communist Party.
On Monday, Southern Weekend journalists went on strike, and a peaceful protest for media freedom, outside its headquarters in southern China's Guangzhou city, attracted hundreds of supporters.
With no clear signal coming from the central government in Beijing, the incident has snowballed into a public test of the new leadership's commitment to political change following a decade of paralysis under Hu Jintao, the former party general secretary who steps down from his less important post as president in March.
"Censorship is always there; before it was not really secret, but nobody really made it public," as this case has achieved, said Hu Yong.
Widespread support in recent days for Southern Weekend "is a very strong indication that people can no longer bear censorship as before.
"It's a strong appeal from below that the new leadership must change its media policy," said Hu in reference to China's fifth generation of Communist leaders, including top man Xi Jinping, who took over in November.
He Weifang, a Peking University law professor who signed a petition supporting the newspaper, said the matter has become a test for the new leadership.
"People closely follow this issue because it has become an issue in which we can clearly see whether the new leaders will seriously promote reform of the political system," He said. "The top leadership will definitely be involved in dealing with this, but I feel their political views are not as open as people hope."
In the past year, the control exerted by the party's Guangdong propaganda chief Tuo Zhen, a former investigative reporter widely blamed for rewriting the new year editorial, "has grown ever tougher," while the newspaper has "increasingly lacked critical spirit," He said. The online petitions by the newspaper's journalists and others have called for Tuo's removal.
During his two months in office, Xi Jinping "has been touting himself as a new kind of leader," with a new style of governing and media relations, said David Bandurski, a researcher at the University of Hong Kong's China Media Project. After the crackdown on Southern Weekend, and a separate, historical journal in Beijing, "we have to ask 'are you serious about media openness? Is this real? Are you going to take China backward?'"
Guangdong's propaganda leaders "have violated the accepted rules of the game," which include two-way negotiation between editors and officials, Bandurski said.
"The bottom line, for decades, is that, 'We can't always tell the whole truth, but we won't tell outright lies.' But in this case outright lies have been foisted upon Southern Weekend," he said.
"The attitude among top propaganda officials is really worrying. They feel it's OK to run roughshod over a paper" that epitomizes the reform spirit in China, Bandurski said.
Actresses Li Bingbing and Yao Chen, who have millions of followers in China, are among many thousands of Internet users who have posted online support for Southern Weekend on Sina Weibo, China's versions of Twitter. Entrepreneur Hung Huang wrote Monday that local official Tuo had overnight destroyed the public trust China's new leadership strives to re-establish.
After the news Monday that China will change its widely hated labor camp system, following public demands for change, Yuan Yulai, a Zhejiang-based lawyer, asked his 450,000 followers on Sina Weibo to direct their efforts toward opposing media censorship.
Public pressure, often expressed online, can sway China's authoritarian government, as shown by an official climb-down this weekend over tough new traffic penalties. But experts warned not to expect significant changes to the party's longtime system of media control.
"Tuo Zhen will probably not step down, and maybe even Southern Weekend will not be as brave as before in reporting social injustice," media analyst Hu said.


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Ronald Duncan's literary archive of manuscripts, journals, letters and photographs is held within Special Collections at the University of Exeter. It provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of a West Country writer and is open for readers to research and discover first-hand, documents relating to post nineteen-thirties literary and popular culture. Please arrange visits in advance through the University Library. The Archive provides resources on twentieth-century poetry and drama e.g. documents about the English Stage Company at the Royal Court Theatre, John Whiting and George Devine. There are early editions of the literary Townsman Magazine (1938-1944) whose contributors include modernist poets E.E. Cummings, Ezra Pound and T.S Eliot. Other papers provide evidence of Duncan's musical interests: collaborations with composer Benjamin Britten and with Lord Harewood, friend and founder of the English Opera Group. Letters and articles reveal his important influences and relationships: Gandhi, Jacob Epstein, Cocteau, Gaudier Breszka; and show the writer's journalistic output, reflections on politics, farming in Devon and self-sufficiency.
Below is a link to the electronic, searchable finding aid of Ronald Duncan Papers held at Exeter University.
For information about visiting the Ronald Duncan literary archive or information regarding copyrights to publish work by Ronald Duncan contact:
Caroline Walter, Project Archivist
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Old Library, University of Exeter,
Prince of Wales Road,
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Crosby - Edith Fae Cook Cole Branch Library
Branch Location & Contact
Crosby Library is located on Hare Rd between FM 2100 and Miller Wilson Rd. From I-10 E take Beltway 8 north to Highway 90. At the Highway 90 intersection turn right, heading east and get on Highway 90. Exit at the FM 2100/FM 1492/Crosby exit. At the light take a left, heading north and continue on FM 2100 through Crosby, over the railroad tracks, and through the traffic light. Once past the flashing yellow light, turn right at the shopping center onto Hare Rd. The library is on the left next to the post office. | Alternately, from FM 1960 E, turn right on FM 2100. Cross the railroad tracks and continue approximately 11 miles. Turn left at the light onto Hare Road. The library is on the left just past the post office. (Key Map #419C)
Phone: 281-328-3535


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The big tah-da
I'm well aware that many of you are counting down the hours (minutes?) until Thanksgiving. To that end, I'll cut to the big tah-da: a spectacular savoury galette, one with caramelized onions, Fontina cheese, and roasted butternut squash.
For all of us not celebrating a holiday tomorrow, consider that lack of turkey, stuffing and pie an unexpected boon, as your oven is now free and clear to make said galette — which, if you don't mind the suggestion, is something I think you should do.
It is a recipe from Deb, found on page 99 of her bestseller, The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (Appetite by Random House, 2012).
Deb is a superstar already, hardly needing any explanation or introduction as to why her recipes are crowd-pleasing and craveworthy, or how her writing gives only a glimpse of vivacious personality behind those words. All the things you've come to expect from her site have been seamlessly translated to her book; it is chock full of photographs, detailed procedures and helpful notes. She is right there with you for every step of the recipe.
A particular and attentive cook, Deb is one that considers details. She's like America's Test Kitchen with less suspenders and more fun, with the added bonus of an adorable toddler. She tests recipes thoroughly; she talks about what worked and what didn't, she explains her thought process of why she tried this and not that, why she recommends a certain technique — she does her best to consider every angle, every possibility, every variation she can, to get to the best possible result.
So when she presents you with a golden-crusted, filled-with-goodness galette, it will, indeed, be as delicious as it looks. And oh, that crust. Made by hand, it comes together quickly, gorgeously pliable and forgiving to work with. Where lesser crusts might put up some resistance or even crack, this one feels like cool, weighty fabric and smoothly falls into neat pleats. When it bakes, it puffs into layers, opening up those folds and rounding out. The edge shatters into large flakes, and where it is thicker, it goes pillowy with air.
I can see this pastry as means of conveyance for all sorts of deliciousness, kale and feta maybe, or sliced tomatoes with roasted shallots. There's endless possibilities there; keep it bookmarked.
The filling is hardly a slouch either, lush with sweet onions and cubes of succulent squash, bound with cheese and set off with thyme. It is elegant and rustic, decadent and comforting, and absolutely autumnal.
In one of her earliest posts, Deb writes:
"I think that the basic instinct that gets us in the kitchen 'after all those messy sustenance issues have been attended to' is a deep-seated desire to make something taste a little better than the way we've come to accept it."
That sums up why we keep turning to Deb, and her boundless generosity when it comes to her time, recipes and advice. She sincerely wants our meals to be better, and does her darndest to guarantee they are.
I'm thankful for her efforts, and her friendship.
Last week, I was honoured to host The Cookbook Store's author event with Deb in Toronto. Cheers to Alison and all the staff for organizing the night, to the chef school at George Brown College and Chef Scott for the welcome and the best signs I've ever seen. To everyone who attended, y'all were amazing. Your enthusiasm got me through some nerves.
And, congratulations Debbie on the book. It deserves all the success it's getting, and more. Here's to another visit soon, French 75s all around. Tiramisu too.
Excerpted from The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (Knopf Publishing Group, 2012). Deb suggests this as an appetizer, or as a main. The recipe can also be divided to make two 9-inch galettes.
For the pastry
2½ cups (320 g) all-purpose flour, including 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour if you like, plus more for work surface
1/2 teaspoon (2 g) table salt
16 tablespoons (227 g) or 2 sticks, unsalted butter
1/2 cup (64 g) sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt, strained
1 tablespoon (15 mL) white wine vinegar
1/3 cup (79 mL) ice water
For the filling
2 small or 1 large butternut squash, about 21/2 pounds (1134 g)
3 tablespoons (45 mL) oil
1½ teaspoons (5 g) tsp table salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon (14 g) butter
2 large sweet onions, such as Spanish or Vidalia, halved, thinly sliced in half-moons
1/4 teaspoon (1 g) sugar
1/4 teaspoon (1 g) cayenne pepper, or to taste (optional
2 cups (180 g) grated Italian Fontina cheese
1 teaspoon (4 g) chopped fresh thyme, or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
1 egg beaten with 1 tsp (4 g) water, for glaze (optional, but makes for a croissant-looking finish)
To make pastry: In a bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the whole sticks of butter and, using a pastry blender, break up the bits of butter until the texture is like cornmeal, with the biggest pieces the size of pebbles. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, vinegar and water, and pour this over the butter-flour mixture. Stir with a spoon or a rubber spatula until a dough forms, kneading it once or twice on the counter if needed to bring it together. Pat the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic and chill it in the refrigerator for an hour or up to two days.
To prepare squash: Peel the squash, then halve and scoop out seeds. Cut into ½-inch to ¾-inch chunks. Pour 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of the olive oil into one or two smaller baking sheets, spreading it to an even slick. Lay the squash chunks on the baking sheet in one layer, sprinkle with ½ teaspoon (2 g) of the salt, and freshly ground black pepper, and roast in a 400 F oven for 30 minutes, or until squash is tender, turning the pieces occasionally so that they brown evenly. Set aside to cool slightly. Leave the oven on.
While the squash is roasting, melt the butter and remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy frying pan, and cook the onions over medium-low heat with the sugar and remaining teaspoon of salt, stirring occasionally, until soft and tender, about 25 minutes. Stir in the cayenne pepper, if using.
Mix the squash, caramelized onions, cheese and herbs together in a bowl.
To assemble the galette: On a floured work surface, roll the dough out into a 16- to 17-inch round. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread the squash-and-cheese mixture over the dough, leaving a 2 to 2½-inch border. Fold the border over the squash and cheese, pleating the edge to make it fit. The centre will be open. Brush the outside of the crust with the egg-yolk wash, if using.
Bake until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the galette from the oven, let stand for five minutes, then slide onto a serving plate. Cut into wedges and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.
Makes 1 hearty 12-inch galette, serving 8
Tara's Notes:
- One day I used a mix of Fontina and Gruyère for the cheeses as I happened to have both in the fridge, but not enough of either to make up the full amount called for in the recipe; it was a nice combination.
- In another incarnation, I added a diced Empire apple to the filling.
- Dried red pepper flakes make a good substitution to the cayenne.


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Cory Monteith's father speaks out on anniversary of death
The father of tragic GLEE star CORY MONTEITH has spoken about the loss of his son to mark the one-year anniversary of the actor's death.
Monteith died in a hotel room in Vancouver, Canada following a drug and alcohol related overdose a year ago on Sunday (13Jul14) and his estranged father Joe Monteith has marked the sad milestone by opening up about dealing with the loss.
He tells how he was unable to say goodbye to his late son after not being notified about funeral arrangements, and insists it is right for Monteith's girlfriend Lea Michele to move on with her life following reports she is dating once again.
He tells ET Canada, "I still miss him very much and I still have the empty feeling inside. Cory was a likeable young man and if he was in the room, you'd be smiling. He enjoyed life. That's why I was so shocked about the outcome of everything."
Referring to Michele, he adds, "She's a beautiful young woman, she's just getting to the top of her career and I don't expect her to go out and do it alone. She should enjoy life. She had a good time when she was with Cory, from what I understand, but life's gotta go on."


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LODI - Kristy Benner asked the small group of children encircling a picnic table Thursday at Micke Grove Zoo to think about what an animal might need to do to survive the winter.
LODI - Kristy Benner asked the small group of children encircling a picnic table Thursday at Micke Grove Zoo to think about what an animal might need to do to survive the winter.
It was already an hour into the first day of a new winter day camp for children at the zoo, so they could chant in unison the three main options: migrate, hibernate or stick it out.
But the education specialist asked them to think a little more about what an animal would need to do to stick it out.
"Try to dig a deeper den," said 7-year-old Ethan McGuire, who said he had learned earlier that day it was something an animal could do to keep warm during winter.
These kinds of educational day camps are common in the warmer summer months, but to offer mini, two-day camps is something new at the zoo this year, said Allison Meador, the zoo's director of conservation education. The first of three, two-day camps started Thursday. It's for children from age 4 to 12, divided into three groups based on age.
Having camp the day after Christmas can give parents a chance to recover and clean up after the holiday while the kids go to the morning day camp and learn through discovery and hands-on experiences, she said.
Monday is the start of a two-day "zoo detectives" camp, where children solve a mystery using clues like animal tracks left in the mud. It's too late to register for that camp, but there are spots left at a safari of winter habitats that starts Thursday.
But the first camp focuses on adaptations animals have that allow them to survive winter. Campgoers can observe how animals cope with winter - like watching turtles bury themselves in the mud. They also do activities to help them better understand what they are learning. For example, when learning about how heart rates change during hibernation, the children will go to activities to get their blood pumping with some exercise and then try to sit still and "hibernate" to see for themselves the difference, Meador said. "That's always a lot of fun."
Micke Grove Zoo is owned and operated by the San Joaquin County government. But the Micke Grove Zoological Society manages the zoo's educational department and has its sights on managing the whole zoo. For now, it has been trying to reach more zoogoers and supporters across the county while taking a more active role. The new mini camps are part of those wider efforts.
On Thursday, however, the scope was focused on a small group of children, animals and the winter. The kids ate snacks and talked about the ways their homes and lives were the same or different from animals and their habitats.
When it came time to finish snacks and move on to the next activity, Benner asked her group of children to think about coyotes, which avoid detection to survive in the wild. It works for cleaning up after snack time, too.
"Remember, we're coyotes. We don't want to leave any trace," she said.
Contact reporter Zachary K. Johnson at (209) 546-8258 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him at recordnet.com/johnsonblog and on Twitter @zacharykjohnson.


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Welcome from the Library Director
I invite you to explore the many facets of the Paul J. Gutman Library, which combines a beautiful physical space with an extensive virtual presence represented by our website, the gateway to our multitude of online resources and services.
The library building is a great place for quiet study, group work, or computer access, at one of our 80 Windows or Macintosh workstations. The entire library is wireless enabled, and you can also make use of our scanners and black and white or color printers and photocopiers. Feel free to consult print books and journals to support your academic work, or select a novel or audio book from our popular collection. Be sure to request an item on interlibrary loan, if you don't find what you need.
Staff are available in the library to answer your questions. Reference librarians can provide guidance in how best to use our online and print resources. We welcome your questions in person via our general email address, or through contact with specific staff members.
Off-campus access to our electronic databases and journals is easily available by connecting to resources through the library's website and entering your Philadelphia U. login information.
We are always seeking ways to improve library services. Please contact me with your questions or suggestions.
Thank you,
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Properties inscribed on the World Heritage List (3)
Cultural (3)
Sites on the Tentative List (8)
A Tentative List is an inventory of those properties which each State Party intends to consider for nomination. More about the Tentative List Process...
Activities (4)
News (18)
- UNESCO Director-General salutes remarkable contribution of the late Pierre-André Lablaude to UNESCO's World Heritage Tuesday, 31 July 2018
- Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict Grants Enhanced Protection to Angkor Thursday, 30 November 2017
- 1st Youth Regional Forum for World Heritage in Asia: Call for Participants Monday, 14 September 2015
- UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture gathers Ministers of Tourism and Culture for the first time Wednesday, 11 February 2015
- Angkor: Managing Success Friday, 20 December 2013
Events (5)
- International World Heritage Youth Forum: Living with Heritage: Temple, Environment and People (T.E.P.) 08-Jun-2013-17-Jun-2013
- National Museum of Cambodia and UNESCO inaugurate "Our Common Heritage: Exploring World Heritage Sites of Cambodia, Laos and Viet Nam" 19-Feb-2013-30-Jun-2013
- Revitalising World Heritage Site museums in Cambodia, Laos and Viet Nam 14-Nov-2011-03-Dec-2011
- Training for World Heritage Site Museums (2011-2013) 22-Jul-2011-25-Jul-2011
- UNESCO Regional Workshop on Periodic Reporting Follow-up for North-East and South-East Asia 12-Dec-2005-16-Dec-2005
Acceptance of the Convention:
Thursday, 28 November 1991
Source: Official Relations (UNESCO/ERI)
UNESCO Country page
Permanent Delegation of the Kingdom of Cambodia to UNESCO
UNESCO Country page
Permanent Delegation of the Kingdom of Cambodia to UNESCO
H. E. Mr Sovath Bong
Ambassador Extraordinary Plenipotentiary Permanent Delegate
World Heritage
- UNESCO Worldwide (UNESCO/ERI)
- Intangible Cultural Heritage (UNESCO/CLT/ITH)
- Cultural Heritage Laws Database (UNESCO/CLT/NATLAWS)
- Ratified Convention (UNESCO/LA)
- Biosphere Reserves (UNESCO/SC)
- Documents & Publications (UNESCO/UNESDOC)
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|September 2009
|OKLAHOMA'S�eGOV NEWS REPORT
Welcome to Oklahoma's eGovernment News Report. We hope you enjoy the monthly report providing you with up-to-date information on Oklahoma's eGovernment achievements.
Oklahoma Ranked as One of the Top Web Sites in the Nation
Oklahoma's Official Web site has been nominated as a finalist in the 2009 Best of the Web national competition for eGovernment achievement.
"To be recognized as one of the top 11 state Web sites in the nation is a great honor," said Joe Fleckinger, Deputy Director of Information Technology of the Oklahoma Office of State Finance. "Since 2001, we have worked hard to make OK.gov an easy-to-use and comprehensive place for businesses and citizens to interact with the state. In the future, we plan to build upon this success by enhancing citizen interaction, managing important content effectively and efficiently, and building online services that save the state, citizens and businesses time and money."
The state of Oklahoma launched a new version of OK.gov in April 2009. The new version offers unique and innovative features that help set OK.gov apart from the other 49 states:
• Categorized and cross-referenced content that delivers powerful, relevant and "smart" search results.�
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Best of the Web ranks the top U.S. state and local Web portals, recognizing advances in digital solutions and communication with citizens, government communities and business. �The Digital Government Achievement Awards showcase progressive and innovative Web sites and digital applications by government entities worldwide. The awards are judged by a panel of experts on a wide range of categories, including site accessibility, innovation, cost-savings, ease of use, and exceptional service to public.
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Oklahomans Can Purchase Hunting & Fishing Licenses In-Store or Online�
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To ensure all sportsmen have convenient access to purchasing hunting and fishing licenses, the ODWC sells licenses in more than 700 stores throughout the state. These stores include sporting goods stores, bait shops, convenience stores, and large discount centers. Licenses purchased through licensed dealers are limited to the payment methods accepted by the dealer.
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"Purchasing your license electronically is not only quick and convenient but it allows you to replace your license if you loose that license," said Melinda Sturgess-Streich, Assistant Director of Oklahoma Department of Wildlife. "In four easy steps, all sportsmen can purchase and print their license on regular 8.5" x 11" paper using a common black and white printer."
According to Go Green Oklahoma, http://GoGreen.OK.gov, 13 million sheets of paper have been saved as a result of moving the licensing paper process to computer-based technology since January 2007.
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New Web Site and Licensure Service Available for Oklahoma Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
The Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology (OBESPA) have recently launched a new Web site and online licensure service which will serve more than 1,500 speech-language pathologists and audiologists in the state of Oklahoma.�
"Our new Web site and online service is intended to provide our visitors with the online ability to manage business with our agency," said Jeanie Wall, OBESPA Executive Secretary-Administrator. "For four years, we have offered speech-language pathologists and audiologists with an online renewal service, but now we are also allowing them to easily apply for licensure online. This new addition provides a one-stop shop for our licensees available online 24/7."
Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists can complete a new application or renewal through a fast, easy and secure environment. Licensees have the option of paying for their license with Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and EFT payments. The payments are processed through a secure payment engine that abides by rigorous policies and procedures to ensure that their payments are safe, private, and secure.
Visit the Oklahoma Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Web Site
HHS and USDA Unveil New Food Safety Consumer Web Site
A new Web site is designed to help consumers and families get all the latest information on food safety and food recalls in one convenient place.
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THE GAME" - (6:00-6:30 p.m. ET)
"ALL STAR BLUES" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
IT'S ALL OVER - When Jason doesn't get selected for the Pro Bowl game he begins to question his future and starts planning for retirement. Meanwhile, Malik (Hosea Chanchez) is selected for the Pro Bowl once again, but decides not to take Tasha (Wendy Raquel Robinson) with him to Hawaii, fearing she will embarrass him by trying to scout new clients. Tia Mowry, Pooch Hall and Brittany Daniel also star. Salim Akil directed the episode written by Chuck Ranberg and Anne Flett-Giordano (#40596-014).


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Posts tagged 'family'
- Buongiorno Italy! The Vacation Begins. on August 4, 2011
- Let The Vacation Begin Vol. 2: Tuscany on July 22, 2011
My name is Anya and I wear many hats—all of them stylish. I'm an experienced scuba diver, an amateur chef, a PR girl by day, and, as you've probably noticed from my blog, a seasoned globetrotter at heart. I love shopping and pedicures but am always ready to take in a ballgame or eat a juicy steak. Some little known facts about me—I can speak three languages, I'm a social media junkie, and I love to meow :)


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