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Bit chilly out, isn't it? If you're still running about in flip-flops and short sleeves then a) You're mental and b) take a look at the calendar, it's the middle of October! Global warming may be jumbling up the seasons like a misguided game of drunken Twister, but winter's definitely kicking in now. If the change in weather has caught …
Alexander McQueen autumn-winter 2012 menswear collection
Words like 'dapper', 'gentleman' and 'tailored' spring to mind when looking at the Alexander McQueen Autumn/Winter 2012 collection. But then there is also 'avant-garde' and 'unique'. Either way, the collection oozes of Britishness with a twist
Alexander McQueen opens Savile Row menswear flagship store today
Opening its doors in number 9 on the Mayfair street of Savile Row, famous worldwide as the home of tailoring, the store will provide the largest offering of men's ready-to-wear
Alexander McQueen 2011 Fall/Winter Collection
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RIP Alexander McQueen
It's been an afternoon of shock and sorrow as the news that Alexander McQueen has been found dead at at an address in Green Street, Central London filters through the grapevine. His death is not being treated as suspicious. The British fashion designer, known for his outrageous and extraordinary designs, and who won the British Designer of the Year four …
Lusting after McQueen S/S10: time machine, please?
It seems in fashion we always want to be at the next destination, now. So it is that we haven't even hit August yet and some of us are already thinking ahead to what to wear in the fall. Of course, the fact that collections are shown out of sync with actual seasons doesn't help. An extreme example I'm faced with is wanting ALL of the McQueen shoe collection from S/S10 right now.
Selectism.com have been giving sneak previews of the McQueen S/S10 shoe collection, those paint splattered lovelies, which will apparently also be available as trainers. Picking up on the folk-art patchwork and paint splattering seen in his recent film-presentation-as-show in Milan, the trainers seen here feature both of these themes as gorgeous detailing. Patience is, I guess, a virtue but in the wicked world of fashion it is sorely tested.
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Yay or Nay: Will you Gilet it this Winter?
Winter is often a season of necessity versus beauty. Unless one has enough in his wallet to buy a piece like this Alexander McQueen (a cool £1,095,) fashionistos are left to settle for cheap and not always stylish alternatives. The gilet (or body-warmer) is a fickle fashion item and this season it has been made-up in enticing chambray by label Wings + Horns.
Gilets often look awful; after all, the Michelin Man-look has never suited anyone. However, when worn over-sized and unzipped with skinny jeans and leather brogues, your padded-tube of fabric becomes the key component of a high-fashion look.
I would say 'Yay' to the idea of a gilet- simply follow Brandish's style advice and you'll be looking awesome anyway!
Alexander McQueen Menswear SS 10
Alexander McQueen's menswear collections get more and more interesting by the season. This latest show was a clear departure in mood from his last show, 'The Queensberry Rules'.
There was still a menacing undercurrent, with vibes of tortured artist coming through, but the overall atmosphere was that of a more feminine creativity. McQueen's traditional rustic tailoring the look reminded me of some of the Italian workmen that the Sartorialist sometimes snaps.
Alexander McQueen talks to Numéro Homme
The Spring Summer issue of Numéro Homme is out, and for the non-francophones among us they kindly include an English translation of all the interviews at the back of the mag.
Philip Utz spoke to Alexander McQueen who, with typical forthrightness called Utz up on his interview skills, called fashion journalism a "thinly-veiled exercise in marketing" and then proclaimed that "the British Fashion Council doesn't know what the fuck it's doing."
Unlikely style icons: Albert Hammond Jr
OK, so with arm candy of no less than Agyness Deyn, Mr Hammond clearly has taste. But a Google image search of his not-so-long-ago persona in The Strokes shows the frizzy-haired rocker as no great shakes in the business of sartorialism. These days however he's looking quite fine.
The Times Tells Us What's Next For Menswear…
Alice Olins of The Times newspaper has just released a quick summary of the major menswear shows so far at Milan's Menswear Fashion Week and with insider details and little snippets of useful information, her reports are a great read.
Alexander McQueen menswear show at Pitti Uomo, Milan
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The standout show at Pitti Uomo was, in my mind, Alexander McQueen's "The McQueensberry Rules". Where most Milan designers literally translated the gloom of the economic crisis McQueen added a murderous glint to the proceedings with aristocratic eleagance and a glossy nostalgia for a pre-Thatcherite Britain.
Brooches for men: add a dash of style to your lapel
It's rare that a Christmas episode of Top of the Pops sheds light on a new sartorial trend but the most recent festive programme featured Kaiser Chiefs' singer Ricky Wilson sporting a vintage brooch on his lapel.
McQ by Alexander McQueen ruched pleat cardigan
Grey cardigans are a bit of an obsession for me, and with reason. The colour looks great with neutrals or brights and it makes the perfect unobtrusive cover-up.
Larousse do fashion with 'Le Petit Lagerfeld'
French reference book and national institution, Le Petit Larousse has chosen to feature our favourite, Kaiser Karl Lagerfeld as their cover image.
Outfit Pick: Chinos, Tassels and Binary Clocks
This outfit is based around my fashion task de jour (as if I could make that sound any more pretentious!) That task would be to make tasselled loafers wearable while avoiding the Ralph Lauren, polo-player trap so closely associated with this (in)famous yet iconic shoe.
WISHLIST: A Closet Session with à la Fake Karl
I feel like a horrible, disgusting sorry excuse for a fashion follower. Why am I bound by such emotional wounds? Why do I feel so sick-minded and wrong?
Answer: I want an invitation to Fake Karl's closet. Yes, it's true! I, Will Reid, couldn't think of anything this week that could be desired more than a day of hanging upside down with Anna and Karl sipping our "respective drinks."
Celeb Style: Wallace & Gromit in Harvey Nichols Adverts!
Zooey Deschanel, Agy Deyn, Irina Lazareanu, Vanessa Paradis; the fashion world is known for it's adopting of a different muse for each different season. However, while most muses can be linked by their quirky style, elfin features and statement look, Wallace & Gromit really stand out from the crowd.
That hasn't stopped Harvey Nichols from enlisting their modeling talent for their latest campaign and decked out in D&G shirts, Alexander McQueen suits, Paul Smith scarfs and Ray Ban Wafarers, I'm actually quite jealous!
Read on for more details and pictures- it's worth it, trust me!
WISHLIST: Alexander McQueen Photo-Print Blazer Down To £258 from £865!
While potentially worrying and probably not at all a good sign, Andy Warhol's 'Death Scenes' have always interested me. His principle was that by repeating the same image of a man impaled on a lamp-post (that's just one of the prints,) death became strangely banal. This blazer might not be all blood 'n' guts (which with McQueen's history is rather surprising,) but it is undeniably interesting. With city scenes and a fitted shape, this jacket could be worn at work, in the park, at a party and even to a music festival. I like that Matches put it with jeans for a modern edge and if I could afford the £258 price tag, I would go for a crisp white shirt and an Alber Elbaz-style floppy bow-tie. In faded, purple velvet. *Sigh*
Alexander McQueen paisley jumper
Like deck shoes paisley is one of those things I always hated as a child but looking at this Alexander McQueen embroidered jumper I'm starting to come round.
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My wife and I were in Carlsbad, NM last week to visit the Carlsbad Caverns when she told me that she wanted to climb Guadalupe Peak in Texas. ( I had climbed it about 4 years ago.) We climbed it and reached the summit. It was my wife's 32nd state highpoint. It was a beautiful day and we only met about 8 people on the trail. Here are some pictures of our climb:
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I have done the following state highpoints twice: Vermont, Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, Arkansas and Texas.


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The Wolverines offense has struggled all season, and many fans have directed their ire at offensive coordinator Al Borges.
There are plenty of reasons why Michigan fans can't wait for this season to end. The Wolverines offense has struggled all season, and many fans have directed their ire at offensive coordinator Al Borges.
One of the reasons Borges is getting blamed is his salary. He is one of the highest-paid assistant coaches in the country at $700,000. That was well and good when Borges agreed to come to Michigan and implement a pro-style offense with former head coach Rich Rodriguez's spread offense talent.
Borges told reporters Tuesday he isn't listening to the criticism.
"If I internalized everything a fan said, I'd slit my wrists," Borges said. "We win games, and people still complain. That's the nature of the job. That's why they pay us, and that's why we do what we do. We have to be beyond all that. We have to be stronger than all that.
"I've done this long enough, I promise you, other places I've been my first name's been a cuss word. This isn't the first place where it's been like that."
Michigan comes into Saturday's game averaging 33.1 points a game. The Wolverines are averaging fewer than 17 a game over the last four, though. They also average just 3.16 yards per carry, which ranks 114th in the nation — compared to Ohio State's 6.9 average, best in the nation.


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Level One Gallery - O'Neill Library
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Art and Digital Technology: student works from Karl Baden's course of the same name in the Fine Arts Department
December 6 - December 20, 2012
In the studio art course Art and Digital Technology, taught by Boston College Fine Arts Department Faculty members Karl Baden, students produce a variety of design and art-oriented pieces, including magazine spreads, posters, advertisements, and CD covers, using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator as creative tools. This exhibition consists of excerpts from the final projects of students.
About the Gallery
Level One Gallery is an exhibition area in the O'Neill Library. Current students, alumni, faculty members, and Boston College staff are encouraged to submit exhibition proposals.
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Main Site - :: Why Won't God Heal Amputees? ::
First of all is the deeply disturbing (and some would say heretical) idea of a God that would NEED a sacrifice of one innocent to pay for the sins of the rest of our sorry asses. A blood thirsty God is frankly a warped vision of the Divine cast in our own vengeful image. Second is the more esoteric question of HOW exactly such a sacrifice would pay for "sins"? There simply has been no answer to this question that I have encountered in my reading, praying, discerning life that satisfactorily answers this big fat how.But about the Cross – we are not washed clean by his blood, we are convicted as a cruel and blind race that will execute our God when God comes to us as a poor man healing on the sabbath, overturning the worship of mammon in the temple, confronting the religious elite and and challenging the authority of the state.We are not saved by the crucifixion, we are damned by it – or we could have been. Let us face that shameful dark day and accept our culpability – knowing that if Jesus returned today to preach the gospel to the poor, to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed His blood would likely run in rivulets once again. And let us move through that desolate Saturday knowing what we have done. And let us arise on Easter surprised by Grace.


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Papilio polymnestor
The blue Mormon (Papilio polymnestor) is a large swallowtail butterfly found in South India and Sri Lanka.
- See glossary for terms used
Males have the upper wings rich velvety black. The fore wing has a postdiscal band composed of internervular broad blue streaks gradually shortened and obsolescent anteriorly, not extended beyond interspace 6.
The hindwing has the terminal three-fourths beyond a line crossing the apical third of the cell pale blue, or greyish blue, with superposed postdiscal, subterminal and terminal series of black spots—the postdiscal spots elongate, inwardly conical; the subterminal oval, placed in the interspaces, the terminal irregular, placed along the apices of the veins and anteriorly coalescing more or less with the subterminal spots.
The underside is black with and on the base of the cell in the fore wing is an elongate spot of dark red; the postdiscal transverse series of streaks as on the upperside but grey tinged with ochraceous and extended right up to the costa; in some specimens similar but narrow streaks also in the cell. Hind wing with five irregular small patches of red at base, the outer three-fourths of the wing grey touched with ochraceous, but generally narrower than the blue on the upperside; the inner margin of the grey area crosses the wing beyond the cell; the post-discal and subterminal black spots as on the upperside. In some specimens this grey area is greatly restricted, its inner margin crossing the wing well beyond the apex of the cell; the subterminal spots merged completely with the terminal spots and form a comparatively broad terminal black band. Antennae, head, thorax and abdomen blackish brown.
Female very similar but the inter-nervular streaks on the fore wing paler, extended into the cell both on the upper and undersides. Hind wing: the pale blue area on the upperside and the corresponding grey area on the underside paler. In some specimens there is a diffuse short crimson streak at the base of the cell of the fore wing on the upperside.[1]
Endemic to India and Sri Lanka. In India it is restricted to the Western Ghats, Southern India and the East coast. It has been recorded as far north as Gujarat. It is often seen even in the gardens and sometimes in the middle of busy traffic in large cities such as Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore. Wynter-Blyth recorded it in Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Sikkim.
Not uncommon. Not thought to be threatened. Occurs throughout the year but more common in the monsoon and immediately after it.
In Sri Lanka, populations of Papilio polymnestor have expanded due to the increased availability of its food plants (Family Rutaceae) due to modification of landscapes.[2]
The butterfly is most common in heavy rainfall areas, such as evergreen forests. Also common in deciduous forests and wooded urban areas, primarily due to the cultivation of its host plants, i.e. the Citrus species.
Frequents forest paths and streams. The male is fond of sun and avoids the shade. It frequents flowers especially of Mussaenda frondosa, Ixora coccinea, Jasminum spp. and Asystasia gangetica. Periodically raids thicker forest patches, especially where Atalantia spp. are to be found in search of females to mate with. Has a rapid unidirectional flight and frequently changes course, hopping up and down in its flight path. Difficult to catch. Known to bask in the sun. Attracted to damp patch and has greater tolerance to other butterflies and humans while lapping up the mineral rich moisture. Known to visit animal droppings.
The blue Mormon has been recorded as a pollinator of Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum).[3] It is known to mud-puddle.[4]
The eggs are laid singly on the upper surfaces of the leaves on rutaceous plants at ten feet or so above the ground. The newly laid egg is spherical and light green but darkens over time to orange-yellow.
The newborn caterpillar makes the eggshell its first meal and then rests on a silken bed that it spins for itself near the edge of a leaf.The little caterpillar mimics a bird dropping with its olive green body and white 'uric acid' markings. The sheen enhances its resemblance to fresh bird dropping. While small in size, this camouflage permits the caterpillar to rest on the centre of a leaf and nibble around the edges. Later its growing size forces it to keep to twigs and the undersides of leaves except when it is feeding on leaves. Moves slowly and haltingly. It has a unique habit of securing its balance by weaving silk on the substratum. The caterpillar can be distinguished from the common Mormon, which it resembles, by its larger size, greenish head and a blue streak in the eye-spot in segments 4 to 5. It has a deep red osmeterium.
The pupa also resembles that of the common Mormon but is much larger in size and can be easily distinguished by the prominent folds on the lower side of the abdominal protsion.
Caterpillar mimicking bird dropping, Lakkavalli, Karnataka, India
Caterpillar, Lakkavalli, Karnataka, India
Pupa on a lemon tree, Lakkavalli, Karnataka, India
The larva have been recorded to feed on small rutaceous forest trees and large shrubs. The list of host plants includes :
- Atalantia racemosa and Atalantia wightii[5]
- Glycosmis arborea
- Paramigyna monophylla
- Citrus grandis
- Citrus limon
- Other Citrus cultivars.
See also[edit]
- ^ Bingham, C. T. (1907) Fauna of British India. Butterflies. Vol. 2
- ^ Perera, W.P.N.; IUCN Sri Lanka, Channa N. B. (2006). "Species richness, distribution and conservation status of butterflies in Sri Lanka". In Bambaradeniya, Channa N. B. The fauna of Sri Lanka: status of taxonomy, research, and conservation. Sri Lanka: IUCN. p. 55. ISBN 978-955-8177-51-8. Retrieved 2010-04-13.
- ^ Sinu, Palatty Allesh; Shivanna, K.R. (July 2006). "Pollination Ecology of Cardamom (Elettaria Cardamomum) in the Western Ghats, India". urnal of Tropical Ecology 23 (4): 493–496. doi:10.1017/s0266467407004191.
- ^ Mathew, G.; Binoy, C.F. (2002). "Migration of butterflies (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) in the New Amarambalam Reserve Forest of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve". Zoos' Print Journal 17 (8): 844–847. doi:10.11609/jott.zpj.17.8.844-7.
- ^ Kunte, K. 2006. Additions to known larval host plants of Indian butterflies. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 103(1):119-120
General reading[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Papilio polymnestor.
|Wikispecies has information related to: Papilio polymnestor
- Collins, N.M. & Morris, M.G. (1985) Threatened Swallowtail Butterflies of the World. IUCN. ISBN 978-2-88032-603-6
- Evans, W.H. (1932) The Identification of Indian Butterflies. (2nd Ed), Bombay Natural History Society, Mumbai, India
- Gay,Thomas; Kehimkar,Isaac & Punetha,J.C.(1992) Common Butterflies of India. WWF-India and Oxford University Press, Mumbai, India.
- Haribal, Meena (1994) Butterflies of Sikkim Himalaya and their Natural History.
- Kunte,Krushnamegh (2005) Butterflies of Peninsular India. Universities Press.
- Wynter-Blyth, M.A. (1957) Butterflies of the Indian Region, Bombay Natural History Society, Mumbai, India.


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Inspiration for Faith & Mike's Master Bathroom
Type of Project: Master Bathroom Creation
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Type of building: 1920s, multi-level, single family home
The Renovation Diaries are a new collaboration with our community in which we feature your step by step renovation progress and provide monetary support towards getting it done in style. See all of our Reno Diaries here.
Last week we were introduced to Faith and Mike's master bathroom project. Rather than renovate an existing bathroom, they're getting really ambitious and creating a master bathroom out of whole cloth in a space that was once a sleeping porch. Here, they share some of their inspiration for the project.
From Faith:
Our style is clean, unfussy, yet warm. I gravitate toward rooms that collect a blend of clean lines, natural materials like wood, and cool yet bright colors. Our goal for the bathroom was to keep it very clean and functional, with no unnecessary clutter or lines, and to bring in a lot of natural light. Here are some of the things that inspired us.
Searching for concrete inspiration for our bathroom turned out to be a little more difficult than I expected. There are plenty of airy, natural bathrooms out there, but I think I headed into it with such a clear picture already formed in my head I never found anything that quite matched.
One immediate source of inspiration was the simple hotel bathroom at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs. I loved the plain white tile and spare vanity, but the overall look was just a smidge too rustic for us. I trawled through photo after photo (here's my edited Pinterest board for this project, plus my original massive collection of inspiration). I found myself bookmarking plenty of subway tile, penny rounds, and clear glass shower enclosures. I felt like I was trying to strip our inspiration down to the bare minimum, the essence of a small modern bathroom.
Another source of inspiration was our budget (more on that later). Since we didn't have much to spend, I leaned heavily on white and wood to give us a clean look without expensive finishes.
Check out the full series (so far) and be sure to join us next week as Faith and Mike discuss the budget for their project.
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I'1 > Ml i i I. 01*0/— ~~-~yr rMSjTyer^i-. vt-inci £Ju\# Serving Columbus and Central Ohio Jewish Community far Over SO Year$l\/A\A, VOL.57NO.25 JUNE 21,1979-1YAR 26 LlBRAHY, OHIO HISTORICAL, SOO<L£TY 1382 VELM,. AVE. COLS. 0* 43211 EXOH Israel Protests UNITED NATIONS, (JTA)—Israel protested "vigorously' and emphatically" to the United Nations today over the attempt by a Nigerian army officer serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to smuggle weapons and explosives to Palestine Liberation Organization agents in Israel. In a letter to UN Secretary General Kurt Waldheim, Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Yehuda Blum requested that "action be taken forthwith to prevent once and for all any recurrence of such acts which, you will surely agree, are in flagrant violation- of - UNIFIL's peacekeeping mandate." Blum stated in his letter, "As you are aware, this is not the first time that a soldier serving with UNIFIL has been caught red-handed while attempting to smuggle into Israel arms and explosives for the terroist PLO. I an* instructed to protest vigorously and emphatically against this repeated criminal abuse of a UN peacekeeping force to serve as a cover for cooperation with PLO terroists despite-assuiv- ances received from the UN to take action to prevent the recurrence of activities of this kind. The acts of terror carried out by PLO criminals against innocent civilians in Israel, whether successful or not, demonstrate the special gravity of such actions." Blum observed Hhat "Anyone aiding and abetting the PLO in its activities aimed at indiscriminate mass murder of civilians bears a heavy responsibility, particularly if he happens to be a member and a high ranking officer at that, of a UN force." 30,000 in Tel Aviv Protest, Governments Settlement Policy B'at Shalom Receives Awards Members of B'at Shalom BBG shown ,at the recent BBYO Awards Night with some of the awards they won for Chapter programming. Shown far left standing is ' co-advisor Ricki Rosen. (see story on page 9> UNIFIL Mandate Extended Israeli Role Deplored UNITED NATIONS, (JTA)-The United Nations Security Council approved late Thursday a double-barrelled resolution extending for another six months the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and criticizing Israel for its activities in Lebanon. The votewas 12-0. —-The--U«ited«£tateSr~whUe~ calling-the condemnation of Israel one-sided, voted for it. The Soviet Union and Czechoslovakia abstained and China, as usual, did not participate. China opposes use of-UN forces in principle. The American delegate, Richard Petree, assailed Israel for "contributing" to tensions in Lebanon by failure to cooperate with UNIFIL. He said the U.S. could not accept constant harassment of -UNIFIL troops by Christian militia supplied and supported by Israel. But he also said the Arab world must help to end Palestinian "extremist" at tacks against Israel. The U.S. "deplores equally" acts of violence and terrorism "directed indiscriminately against Israeli citizens," he said. Yehuda Bhftn, Israel's delegate, denounced the "blatant bias" of the resolu- tion's anti-Israel portions. By Yitzhak Shargil TEL AVIV, (JTA)-Some 30,000 persons, responding to a call by the Peace Now Movement, massed in Tel Aviv last night to protest the government's settlement .policy and specifically the controversial Gush Efnunim settlement of Alon Moreh near Nablus. A cable was read, signed by 62 prominent American Jews, warning that the new settlement underminded Israel's credibility in the eyes of the world. Among the signatories were Saul Bellow, winner of the Nobel Prize for literature, conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein and the actor, Theodore Bikel. . The Prime Minister's Office claimed today that no .such cable had been received. An American academician, Prof. Leonard Fein of Harvard, and editor of the Jewish magazine, Moment, who addressed the rally, questioned a statement made in Jerusalem Thurs day by Theodore Mann, chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, that the concensus among American Jews was that the West Bank settlements were "legal" and "necessary" for Israel's security. Mann did not specifically mention Alon Moreh ih that connection. Fein declared that there is no concensus of American Jewry in support of the settlements. He said there are many American Jews who feel that Israel's settlement policy, as it is being carried out, can create serious divisions. The cable from the U.S. expressed anxiety over the decision to set up yet another settlement on the West Bank on the eve of negotiations with Egypt and the U.S. on the future of that territory. While stating that they understand that there are legal and historic factors which prompt Jewish settle- (CONTINUED ON PAGE 14) Peter Glick Re-elected Pres. Of National Assoc. Columbus Represented At Eighth Assembly oftheJewish^gert^ lit Israel American Jewry will be 1929. The Assembly is the playing a prominent role in the eighth Assembly of the Jewish Agency to be held in Jerusalem from June 24th to June 28th. Gordon Zacks, designee, and Myer W. Mellman alternate, have been chosen to represent the Columbus community. Max M. Fisher, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the- Jewish Agency for Israel, announces that this Assembly is particularly significant as it commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the Jewish Agency which was .established in Zurich in basic governing body of the Jewish Agency. "The eighth Assembly will be the largest Assembly ever," says Jerold C. Hoffberger-, Chairman of the United Israel Appeal. UIA fulfills the American commitment to assist in the resettlement and absorption of refugees in Israel by supervising the flow and expenditure of funds raised for these purposes by the United Jewish Appeal. The Jewish Agency is UIA's sole operating agent. "The Assembly," (CONTINUED ON PAGE 13) Peter M. Glick, Executive Director of Jewish Family Service, has been re-elected President of the National Association of Jewish Family, Children's and Health Professionals. During the recent Rabbi Spero To Speak This Sunday Rabbi Shubert Spero, spiritual leader of Young Is- xael-of Cleveland, will be delivering a lecture in the Ahavas Sholom Social Hall, this Sun., June 24 at 8;00 Heritage Village Created By Vote of Membership Editor's Notes: On June 7, Mr. Gerald Cohn, Exec. V.P. of Heritage House, presented the following remarks which clearly out line the constitutional changes and other Implementations necessary to the establishment of the senior citizen' service complex which will be known as Heritage Vll^ laae. _ The constitutional changes and the consolidation of administrations as Indicated by Mr. Cohn In his presentation, were unanimously approve^ by those In attendance at the meeting. Under the newly established set-up, Cohn will serve as Executive Vice Pres. of both Heritage House «. Heritage Tower. Ms, Bonnie Fass has been ' appointed assistant administrator for Heritage Tower. The combined services provided by Heritage House & Heritage Tower in eluding the Heritage House sponsored Geriatric Services Organization (GSO) and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) will be known as Heritage Village. By Gerald N. Cohn, Executive Vice President, - Heritage House We have accomplished a great deal in the past decade including the completion of two expansion programs at Heritage House resulting in a tripling of the occupancy of the Home, the planning and construction of Heritage Tower, for independent living which is now fully occupied with an active waiting list of over 50 and a deferred but approved waiting list of another 50, the development and successful funding of the , Geriatric Service Organization thus providing home- maker, light housekeeping, transportation, counseling, Meals on Wheels, information and referral and related services to over 300 older adults in our geographic region, the inauguration of a kosher nutrition site at the JewWN Center providing rfiedls daily to an average of 80 plus senior citizens, the sponsorship by Heritage House of the local branch of the National Retired Senior Volunteer Program serving some 6Q0 retired individuals in Franklin County and the Day Resident program at Heritage House whereby older adults spend the day as full participants in the activities and meal program at Heritage House and return to their independent living arrangement in the evening. Y^s—-we've come" a long way—but there is also much that we will be called upon to doin the future! The number of older people in our Com- munityis growing at a rapid ' rate. At the conclusion of the next decade one out oi five or 20% oflour population willbc'' over 65 with the most rapidly growing population group in the 85 and over category! In truth we will have and to a certain extent have at the current time—not one homogenious grouping of- elderly people—but three major age categories, 65 to 75; 75 to 85 and over. And age is of course just one factor. An individual's physical and mental health, nutrition,- ability to manage independently, socialization skills, meaningful activities are also important components that determine the level of independence and the need for assistance, if any, to maintain that independence. In order to effectively and economically plan and develop future facilities] and' (CONTINUED ON P^GE 11) Rabbi Shubert Spero p.m. The topic is "The West Bank Settlements: Religious Obligations and Political Realities." The headline of last week's edition of the Chronicle read "U.S., Israel clash over Settlements." In the article it was reported that Menachem Begin defended the new Jewish settlements on the West Bank and stated that settlement is a right and a duty. The evening with Rabbi Spero promises to shed new light on this very complex issue. He will discuss the halachic position as well asthe ethical, moral and political implications. Rabbi Spero is a nationally known scholar, author? and orator. The entire community is invited to attend the lecture which is being sponsored by the adult education committee of Congregation Ahavas Sholom. Refreshments will be served. ' meeting of the Conference of Jewish Communal Service held in Toronto June 3-6, the Association membership reelected Glick for his second term. As President of an associate group, Glick will continue to serve on the Executive Committee of the Conference of Jewish Communal . Service, the umbrella membership .organization in North America for workers ■ in|aU areas of Jewish, com- munaiservice. - The National Association of Jewish Family, Children's and Health Professionals is the individual membership organization for workers in family service and related health agencies. The Association conducts seminars on various professional topics, and stimulates writing in clinical casework practice and family counseling. * * * Attending the recently held Conference of Jewish Communal Service in Toronto from Jewish Family Service was Steven S. Kosen- thal, Director of the JFS Vo- , Peter M. Glick cational Services Department. Rosenthal has been active in the .establishment of the newly created Association of Jewish Vocational Service Professionals. This Association is the individual' membership group for workers . in Jewish vocational services throughout the country. Jewish Family Service is one:of a handful of ■ (CONTINUED ON PAGE 13)
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The Jacksonville Jaguars cut LS Jeremy Cain, OG Mark Asper, P Ken Parrish, CB Lionel Smith, LB Maalik Bomar, LB Jeremiah Green, DE J.D. Griggs, DE Paul Hazel, LS Luke Ingram, WR Jamal Miles, FS Ray Polk and OT Roderick Tomlin. CB Jeremy Harris (back) was placed on Injured Reserve.
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Jacksonville Jaguars DE Jeremy Mincey (concussion), FS Jonathan Cyprien (hamstring), WRs Justin Blackmon (groin) and Cecil Shorts (calf), RB Justin Forsett (toe), DT Brandon Deaderick (groin) and CBs Jeremy Harris (back) and Lionel Smith (quadriceps) will not play in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 9.
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The Detroit Lions placed WR Nate Burleson (leg) on the Injured Reserve Wednesday, Oct. 24, and signed free-agent DE Kendrick Adams (Jaguars) to the practice squad. Also, CB Lionel Smith (undisclosed) was put on the practice squad Injured Reserve.
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The Dallas Cowboys released OT Jeff Adams, LB Baraka Atkins, DT Ben Bass, WR Tim Benford, DT Robert Callaway, QB Rudy Carpenter, FB Shaun Chapas, WR Danny Coale, RB Lance Dunbar, DT Clifton Geathers, OG Harland Gunn, WR Saalim Hakim, LB Adrian Hamilton, OG Ronald Leary, LB Orie Lemon, RB Jamize Olawale, OT Pat McQuistan, CB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, CB Lionel Smith, TE Andrew Szczerba, SS Eddie Whitley and CB Teddy Williams. The team also waived injured OG Daniel Loper (undisclosed).
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Dallas Cowboys CB Lionel Smith (concussion) left the team's preseason finale Wednesday, Aug. 29, and did not return.
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The Dallas Cowboys announced Monday, April 30, they have agreed to terms with undrafted rookie free-agent OT Jeff Adams (Columbia), OT Levy Adcock (Oklahoma State), WR Cole Beasley (Southern Methodist), WR Tim Benford (Tennessee Tech), TE George Bryan (North Carolina State), OT Taylor Dever (Notre Dame), RB Lance Dunbar (North Texas), OG Harland Gunn (Miami), WR Saalim Hakim (Tarleton State), LB Adrian Hamilton (Prairie View A&M), LS Charley Hughlett (Central Florida), WR Donavon Kemp (UTEP), OG Ronald Leary (Memphis), CB Isaac Madison (Arkansas), OT Tyrone Novikoff (Idaho), RB Darrell Scott (South Florida), CB Lionel Smith (Texas A&M), TE Andrew Szczerba (Penn State), LB Aston Whiteside (Abilene Christian), S Eddie Whitley (Virginia Tech) and CB Troy Woolfolk (Michigan).
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Tallahassee Trend
The $325-Million Billing War
Counties say the state's new Medicaid billing system is overcharging them.
The Florida Association of Counties put together a video urging Gov. Scott to veto changes to how counties are billed. He signed the bill into law. Now the two sides are fighting it out in court.
For 40 years, hospitals and nursing homes that care for Medicaid patients have submitted bills to the state, which pays them and then bills a portion of the expenses to the counties where patients reside. Until 2008, the system worked pretty well —?on average, counties paid 90% of the bills that the state submitted to them.
In 2008, the state installed a new billing system to keep pace with growth in the Medicaid program and comply with a new managed care model.
But counties say the new accounting system produced numerous inaccuracies — and they began to delay paying bills they found questionable, paying on average just 74% of what they are billed.
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The Agency for Health Care Administration will review 1.2 million contested claims before Aug. 1, the deadline for the state to certify outstanding Medicaid bills in each county. Counties will then have one month to contest the amount. Counties that don't contest will only be required to pay 85% of the backlog, whereas those that file a petition objecting will be responsible for the total amount certified.
Friction over the billing system grew along with the backlog of unpaid bills, which has hit $325 million. The state wants the money it says the counties owe; the counties, meanwhile, say they're only refusing to pay bills they believe are incorrect.
In March, the dispute escalated further after Gov. Rick Scott signed a law championed by Sen. Don Gaetz that allows the state to garnish county revenue to pay the uncollected bills. The law allows the state to reduce counties' share of general state revenue funds over the next five years in order to pay the $325-million backlog. Counties call the law a "backdoor tax hike" on county residents.
"The statewide error rate is 26% — 26% of the bills they give you are wrong. Imagine if your bank statement had an error rate of 26%," says Cragin Mosteller, communications director for the Florida Association of Counties, which has joined 47 counties in filing a lawsuit.
Among the inaccuracies, counties say, are double billings, incorrect charges and charges for residents who live outside the county being billed. Orange County's analysis of its Medicaid bills, for instance, turned up $2 million in charges for Medicaid recipients with addresses outside of Florida, the county says. Orange County auditors also say they've found $3.5 million since 2005 that appeared to be duplicate billings.
Michelle Dahnke, communications director for the Agency for Health Care Administration, which collects the payments, acknowledges there have been some "hiccups" since changing over to the new system. But getting to the bottom of some issues — such as complaints of duplicate billing — is more complicated. Dahnke says the duplicate billing concerns occur most frequently with nursing home residents. "If there is a questionable address and AHCA sends the bill in January and the county denies it but nobody provides correct information, the system isn't updated" and the county will continue to be billed for the charges each month. Dahnke says the new law contains requirements that will help cut down on billing mistakes. It requires hospitals and nursing homes to confirm address information, says Dahnke.
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Not true, insists George Ralls, department director for Orange County Health Services. "Our interest is to pay the bills that we should be paying, and if that means 100% of what we've been billed, then that's fine."
Errors have high stakes, Ralls says. "Every dollar that leaves our county for something like this that could be wrong or inappropriate, there are consequences — things that aren't done locally, that should be done with this money. Things like supporting our indigent medical care programs. All of those things are compromised by this kind of a sloppy process."


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Alison has been making "street side" projects locally and nationally since 2004 under the rubric of the Roadside Show & Tell, a series of interactive roadside attractions and related projects created in the spirit of the 19th century American traveling show. In 2006, she traveled cross-country for eight months developing Looking for Lost America, a research project of the Roadside Show and Tell. This trip was the inspiration for Beautiful Possibility, her current traveling exhibition and research project that took her on a five-month tour to eight venues across northern United States and southern Canada. The Center for Cultural Innovation has supported the Beautiful Possibility project through a Planning Grant (2007), Implementation Grant (2008) and Artistic Innovation Grant (2010). Southern Exposure in San Francisco launched Beautiful Possibility with an exhibition and printed catalog in Spring 2010. www.alisonpebworth.com


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A popular seaside holiday resort and active fishing port, Saint Jean de Luz is a lively and cosmopolitan town to visit. The lovely medieval town centre has been influenced by Spain and the Moors over the centuries and offers a charming hodge-podge of interesting architecture spread along the narrow streets, blending old and new buildings. Considered one of the most attractive cities in Basque country, the beaches, shops, spas and other attractions draw hordes of local and international tourists to this spot just above the Spanish border.
The pedestrian avenue Rue Gambetta provides the best shopping in St Jean de Luz, and visitors will find everything from clothes and linens to leather goods and books. The newer, more commercial end of Saint Jean de Luz is littered with chic shops and boutiques. Popular souvenirs include delectable chocolates and candies like nougat and tourons.
Saint Jean de Luz is an active fishing port, and seafood is a local specialty with fresh sardines, tuna, and anchovies available in abundance. Some of the best seafood restaurants in the region are around the town's main square.
There are numerous bars and terraces from which to see and enjoy the regular musical events in the square. Most bars are open until around 2am, and much of the nightlife is centred around the casino. The Pub du Corsaire in the centre of town has an unpretentious air with rock and roll on the jukebox, but for the ultimate party head to the flashy and crowded Le Brouillarta on the promenade.
The beach is well-equipped for sunbathing and watersports, and there is good surfing at Lafitenia Beach. There are many small museums, aquariums, caves, and interesting architectural sights in Saint Jean de Luz, including the Chateau d'Arturbie, with its castle and manicured gardens. La Maison Louis XIV has rich collections of antiques and collectibles, as well as wax figures of important 17th-century people. The lighthouse at Pointe Ste.-Barbe offers fantastic views of the area.
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Newcomer Viktor Baco agreed to try guy-guy sex, so we set up this screentest, with Radim Hajek a real hot guy. With a brief chat to start things off the guys get on to kissing. Viktor then moves down and kisses Radim's nipples as well. Then Viktor removes his jeans and we see that he is really up for it as his cock is rock hard already. He lays back on the bed and Radim goes down on that cock and starts sucking it. His lips are wrapped tight around Viktor's cock as he sucks. Then Radim moves back up to kiss Viktor again before resuming the sucking. After a while Radim removes his jeans as well, and his big, hard cock comes into view. Viktor shows that he is up to the task as he begins to suck on that fat, rigid cock. His mouth works well on the cock and he goes up and sucks nipple as well before going back down on the cock. Holding his mouth on the cock let's Radim fuck his face, the dick moving smoothly in and out. Then they move to a lovely 69 position where we can see everything. Radim stretches himself down so that he can also tongue Viktor's hole and then, when it is nicely wet, he begins to finger it. When it is opened a bit the guys move, with Viktor laying on his front so that his ass is available for Radim's hot cock. That cock slides into Viktor's virgin ass, and he takes it very well. His own stiff dick is pushed back between his legs as Radim fucks his hole. Another change of position allows Viktor to sit his ass down on Radim's cock and ride it. The ass slides up and down on that huge pole. Then going to missionary position let's Viktor wank himself as Radim's cock is deep in his ass. His hole is really stretched wide as he wanks himself to a big, creamy cumshot. Radim needs to blow as well and moves up to dump his cum over Viktor's chest and face. Viktor takes the spent cock in his mouth to clean it off before they share a final kiss to end a spectacular screentest.
Milos Zambo and Anton Kretek are two worthy opponents for submission wrestling. First though they warm up, helping each other with some stretching exercises and then running around on the mats. Then it is time to start the match. Milos has shown himself, in previous matches, to be a very capable wrestler. However it is Anton who is first on the scoreboard as he takes the first round. The guys then remove the undies and we see them completely naked as they resume the match. Anton seems to be a very acoomplished wrestler as he quickly takes the next 2 rounds as well. As their bodies are beautifully entwined we see cocks flailing and asses spread. With Anton really dominating Milos works hard and wins a round, and in fact shares rounds until the score is 3-6. Anton is not prepared to roll over though and extends his lead, quickly moving to 3-10. At this point the guys take a rest as they oil each others hot, sweaty bodies. The sweaty, oiled bodies glisten as they resume wrestling putting it extra effort as their bodies slide under the touch. Milos strives hard, and wins two more rounds but Anton is definitely in control today and wins the match by 10 rounds. Milos acknowledges Anton's victory and they settle down for a wank off. With their cocks hard it is a race to see who can cum first. Anton wins again, his cum spurting over the mats. Then Milos dumps his cream as well and the guys clean each other's cocks and go off to the showers to get rid of all that sweat and oil.
David Koral is aged 24 and lives in Usti nad Labem. He works as a manager and enjoys hockey, fitness and parties. What a handsome guy he is too. Very smartly dressed David does his interview and then opens his shirt. That reveals a very nice chest, covered in cropped hair. His hands move to feel his nipples and rub over that hot chest. Then he opens his pants and shows off a rock hard cock. A hand drops to the cock and starts to play with it. Keeping the cock hard David's free hand runs over his chest some more. Then, shucking the pants down more, he turns to show us that lovely bubble butt. He puts on a great show of that ass, his hands pulling the cheeks apart. Going down onto his knees and leaning over the cheeks spread and David pushes his cock back between his legs to show that as well. With his hands spreading the cheeks we see that hot, tight hole. Turning over David lays back and wanks on his cock some more before removing his shoes, socks and pants to be completely naked. After wanking that big cock again David lifts his legs in the air to show that hot hole. That ass is a beautiful sight as the cheeks part to show his pucker hole. David then kneels on the bed and wanks himself to a very nice climax, shooting his cum onto a black towel, before moving off to the shower to clean up.
Ivo Kerk is aged 18 and lives in Bilina. He is a student who enjoys his sports, bodybuilding and fitness. What an awesome beauty Ivo is. He clearly enjoys showing himself off as he poses, naked for the camera. He does some great poses, so that we can fully enjoy his musclular frame. Then as we focus on his ass, we see his tight hole, nicely enclose by the hairy cheeks. Ivo also loves showing off his cock and gets it nice and hard for the camera, giving us a series of poses to make sure we can see it all. I look forward to see his erotic video next week.


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Vitamin D
I have active sarcoidosis. My vitamin D level is at 7. My primary doctor has recommended vitamin D because I have also been diagnosed with spinal osteoporosis. My Pulmonologist has warned me against vitamin D, what should I do?
Dear Sir/Madam- This is an excellent question, and one that needs some explanation. It is not uncommon for sarcoidosis patients to present with elevated calcium levels relating to activation of vitamin D.
The inactive form of vitamin D (25-OH vit D) is converted to the active form (1,25-OH vit D) in immune cells at the sites of inflammation. It is likely that the inactive form of vitamin D was measured in your case.
Assuming that your sarcoidosis is under reasonably good control, your serum calcium levels are normal, and you do not have a history of high levels of calcium in your urine, it would be reasonable and probably beneficial for you to take vitamin D supplements.
Low vitamin D levels can lead to a number of problems, including osteoporosis, fatigue, and some evidence links low vitamin D levels to altered immune function and cardiovascular disease.
Thus, as long as you do not have high levels of active vitamin D (1,25-OH vit D), it makes sense to enhance your intake of vitamin D to get your levels of inactive vitamin D (25-OH vit D) back to the normal range.
Since little research has been done to determine the best way to manage altered vitamin D metabolism is sarcoidosis, these recommendations should be viewed as a "professional opinion".
More research on this topic is needed to definitively answer your question.
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We finally got him to gain weight! 4.6 ounces in 2 days - the doctor was impressed. We have one more weight check next week to make sure he's back to his birth weight.
Unfortunately, we managed the weight gain by pretty much moving to an exclusive-pumping type situation. I still try to latch him on, but he screams whenever I try to get him on the shield, won't latch well even on that, and then he refuses to suck hard enough to get any milk. I will do breast compressions and hear him swallow, but he doesn't take that any further. We saw a different doctor on Friday, and she said he might be a little tongue-tied but didn't recommend we try to fix it. He still does the thing where he sticks his tongue out of the side of his mouth and knocks the nipple out.
I also caught my husband doing NOT paced bottle feeds, so I'm now afraid that's why the baby is being lazy, if he has already developed a flow preference and I'm going to be stuck exclusively pumping forever. On the one hand, it's easier (since my husband can give him a bottle and I can just pump), but it's not what I wanted and I have heard that EP is a lot of work.
The LC we saw a week ago agreed that the baby had to gain weight, so she recommended we continue with what the pediatrician said to do. I didn't realize that they won't contradict your doctor's advice. At this point, we've spent so much money on breastfeeding that I'm not sure my husband is going to agree to let me see anyone anymore. There's a free breastfeeding clinic on Wednesday that I'm going to try to go to, but I don't know if they will be too swamped to actually help.
Is there still hope, or should I resign myself to EPing?


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Each year, around 50 million Americans get sick from eating unsafe food, resulting in more than 100,000 hospitalizations, 3,000 deaths and countless days of missed work. FThere is a one in six chance that you will suffer from a foodborne illness this year. F
Food should be a source of nourishment, not an opportunity for potential exposure to bacteria that can make you sick, such as Salmonella, Campylobacter, Listeria or E. coli. Unfortunately, our industrialized food system is dominated by a small number of large corporations that are producing food in more industrialized ways. And the fallout of this system can sometimes be measured in sickness and even fatalities.
Recent food safety breakdowns involving peanut butter, spinach, ground beef, eggs and ground turkey have resulted in hundreds of product recalls, thousands of illnesses and widespread media attention, but failed to change the way food is produced, or processed. F F F Similarly, government regulators initiate recalls of unsafe food products on an almost daily basis but have failed to address the dangerous production and manufacturing practices that cause the problems.
Strengthening government regulation and enforcement of corporate food producers, and breaking up their stranglehold on the food system, are key steps to improving food safety.
Most food-related illness outbreaks are caused by bacteria, viruses and parasites. Salmonella, which was found in peanut butter in 2009, is one of the more common bacteria found in food, responsible for 1.4 million cases of foodborne illness and 400 deaths annually. FIn 2011, Salmonella was found in products ranging from bologna to hazelnuts. FMedical costs and lost wages due to Salmonella poisoning have been estimated at over $1 billion a year.
Another common source of foodborne illness is E. coli. There are many strains of this bacteria, which is found in the intestinal tract of animals and in their waste. Some strains, such as E. coli 0157:H7, are particularly dangerous for humans. This pathogen has often been found in beef products but is now also showing up in fruit and vegetable products, possibly as a result of produce coming into contact with manure or water containing E. coli. One worrisome trend that has been identified as a potential risk for spreading E. coli is large producers who attempt to reduce costs by using a variety of sources of beef in making ground beef, adding the cheapest cuts of beef that are more likely to come in contact with feces containing E. coli. FE. coli contamination of beef is now commonplace, including more than 200,000 pounds recalled in July 2011. F
Regulating Food Safety
Given the private sector's desire to push profits at all costs, food safety protections for consumers are dependent on strong government regulations. Unfortunately, government policy and regulations have been unduly influenced by industry, creating lax or favorable rules that decrease the cost of business but put consumers at risk. In many respects, regulators act in a more reactive than preventative manner, using voluntary product recalls to respond to major food safety scandals rather than addressing the underlying problems. For example, little is currently being done to address some of the root issues in food safety, such as the conditions on factory farms G and increasingly rapid speeds in slaughterhouses.
Responsibility for the safety of food is split between different government agencies.
• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) The USDA is responsible for the oversight of all domestic and imported meat and poultry, including processed foods containing meat and poultry products, and processed egg products. The USDA also inspects animals before and after slaughter, inspecting meat and poultry processing plants (domestic and foreign), testing and analyzing samples, and seeking voluntary recalls if products are adulterated or misbranded. F
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA) The FDA is in charge of 80 percent of the food we eat, including most non-meat products. The agency's main roles in ensuring food safety are to inspect food production and review food safety for new products. FThe agency can order a recall of unsafe products.
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The CDC investigates and works with states to track foodborne disease outbreaks. F
• State and Local Governments work with federal agencies to enforce and implement safety standards for fish, seafood, milk and other foods produced within the state border. State officials are also empowered to inspect retail establishments, dairy farms, milk processing plants, grain mills and food manufacturing plants. States can also stop, or embargo, the sale of unsafe food products within the state. FState health departments are also on the front lines of investigating foodborne illness outbreaks and identifying the food making people ill.
The Kill Step
Corporate agribusiness is increasingly shifting liability for food safety to consumers, instructing them to wash and cook food thoroughly to eliminate potential food safety hazards. Proper cooking of foods can reduce the impact of some pathogens on human health, but because many foods are eaten raw or with minimum cooking, cooking alone is not a foolproof way to combat the dangerous shortcomings of industrialized agriculture.
The cooking directions on ConAgra's frozen potpies failed to keep nearly 15,000 consumers safe from Salmonella lurking in the product, though the company initially blamed consumers for undercooking. F F Because different microwaves have different wattages, cooking time can vary widely—an illustration of how shortsighted shifting liability to consumers is. F
In a similar fashion, government regulators have been quite enthusiastic about so-called post-harvest food safety interventions favored by industry—using chemical washes or irradiation Gto kill bacteria, for example. Missing from their push for these attempts to clean up contamination is a thorough discussion of where contamination starts and how to prevent it, or a full accounting of the problems created by injecting meat with ammonia or irradiating it with spent nuclear fuel. F F There are many opportunities to prevent contamination, with slower line speeds in slaughter plants, stronger government inspection authority and more careful work to ensure that feces and other contamination does not come in contact with products in the first place, rather than simply focusing on disinfecting or rinsing contaminants off.
Trade, Tracking and Tracing
Tellingly, when consumers began falling sick from ConAgra's pot pies, the company was unable to identify which of the dozens of ingredients in its highly processed product were the cause of the salmonella. FAs food companies increasingly process foods, adding more salt, sugar and flavor enhancers, they are also introducing more risk. The global supply chain of minor ingredients makes it extremely difficult to trace foodborne illness or keep tabs on production practices of suppliers.
Industry and government alike often scramble for weeks to determine the source of contamination in a food product, a guessing game made all the more challenging by the dozens of different parties that may be involved in producing a single product. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been unable to trace and identify the actual agents responsible for the vast majority of foodborne illnesses that occur in the United States. F
The global supply chain has been strengthened through a number of trade agreements, notably the World Trade Organization, resulting in a surge of cheap food imports to the United States. For example, today the majority of apple juice concentrate—found in many different juices—comes from China, a country notorious for its food safety problems. F F F
This stands in marked contrast to local or direct markets for food, where consumers can buy food directly from the farmer who grew it.
Pesticides and Antibiotics
Pesticides used in fruit and vegetable production, animal feed and even inside factory farms has been linked to poisoning, infertility, birth defects, damage to the nervous system and potentially cancer. FLikewise, the use of non-therapeutic antibiotics by factory farms has led to significant concerns about antibiotic resistance G, which makes important drugs less effective in treating human disease.
Mad Cow Disease
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) or mad cow disease results from the practice of feeding cattle with nervous system material from other cattle that were infected with the disease. Since the disease's first appearance in British dairy herds in 1986, BSE has affected roughly 200,000 cattle, including several in the United States. BSE in cows has been linked to Variant Creutzfeld-Jacob Disease or vCJD in humans, which is thought to take up to 30 years to manifest and has no cure.
Buying Organic
Looking for the USDA organic G seal can tell you part of the story of how your food was produced. Organic producers cannot use antibiotics or synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, which should lead to healthier soil and food.
However, the organic standards are not food safety regulations. As organic grows more popular with consumers, international suppliers and larger domestic farms are starting to sell organic produce. This may change the risk profile of these products for food safety, making it just as important to have effective food safety regulations for organic food.
Help on the Way?
In 2011, President Obama signed a new law aimed at improving the ability of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure food is produced safely. FImportantly, the law instructs FDA to do things like develop regulations for how fruits and vegetables are produced and harvested, and compels the agency to ramp up its inspections of foreign food processors, which supply an ever-increasing amount of the food we eat. FThe legislation begins to address FDA's limited authority in tackling food safety, but there is still more to do. For instance, the Farm Bill Ghas tremendous influence on how food is grown and processed, and therefore the food safety risk faced by consumers.
What You Can Do
Independent family farmers are a sure source for sustainably produced and locally grown food. By buying locally, you can increase your chance of getting a fresh, high-quality product. Local farmers may invite you to visit the farm or talk about any food safety concerns that you may have. Most importantly, if you buy close to the source, you can help create local food systems, which are the exact opposite of the quantity over quality kind of food production that has created many of the food safety problems described above. To find a farmer near you, visit Eat Well Guide.
Did You Know?
• In 2007, 3 million broiler chickens were fed pet food containing toxic wheat gluten imported from China, and then sold to restaurants and supermarkets all over the United States. F
• Medical costs and lost wages due to Salmonella poisoning have been estimated at over $1 billion/year. F
• Only 90 out of 300 import locations have full-time FDA inspectors on site. F


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Well, it is not slang. And yes, it can mean OT (overtime hours). It can mean work hours that just drag on and you can't wait till the day is over.Originally Posted by Gregory_E_V
It can also mean working long series of shifts with little time in between for your rest so you can be ready and in shape to work again.


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Most parents of young children deal with ear infections at one time or another. But when ear infections become chronic or begin to interfere with your child's hearing, doctors may suggest myringotomy (ear tube surgery). Nemours Ear, Nose, and Throat surgeons perform thousands of myringotomy procedures each year, which translates to better outcomes for the children receiving them.
Many kids between the ages of 6 months and 2 years get middle ear infections called otitis media, or OM. Although ear infections are relatively easy to treat, if a child has multiple ear infections that do not get better easily or is seems experiencing hearing loss or speech delay, myringotomy may be recommended.
Myringotomy is also called ear tube surgery and the ear tubes themselves are called tympanostomy tubes or PE (Pressure Equalizing) tubes. A surgeon performing a myringotomy makes a tiny opening in the child's eardrum to provide a way to remove fluid or infection from the middle ear. Small tubes may be placed in the opening permit proper drainage and allow air into the middle ear.
Depending on the type used, the tube remains in place for about 6 months to 18 months or more after the myringotomy procedure. Usually, surgery to remove a tympanostomy tube isn't necessary as the tube often falls out on its own, pushed out as the eardrum heals.
At Nemours, we encourage you to share any questions or concerns you may have about the myringotomy procedure and we'll do our best to thoroughly explain your child's surgery. Knowing what to expect can help ease the stress and make things much easier for everyone in your family.


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AG finds Manchester officers justified in shots fired during chase June 3By Doug Alden
New Hampshire Union Leader
June 26. 2013 1:03PM
MANCHESTER - New Hampshire Attorney General Joseph A. Foster has found that Manchester police officers were justified in opening fire on a Jeep in an attempt to stop the driver from continuing a car chase through downtown on June 3.
Foster said Wednesday that the officers involved in the shooting had reason to fear for the public safety as well as their own after the driver rammed a police SUV and accelerated toward officers who were on foot.
The first shots took out a tire in the Jeep, but the driver continued with the chase and more shots were fired into the vehicle. Christopher Varagianis was hit twice in the leg and was eventually taken into custody after the Jeep was boxed in by police vehicles on Merrimack Street.
Varagianis faces felony charges of attempted first-degree assault and two counts of reckless conduct. He also faces misdemeanors of disobeying a police officer and resisting arrest.


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Let me give you a scenario: You found the house of your dreams. You get it inspected and there doesn't seem to be any major issues. Should you go ahead and make an offer? Most people will give you the green light. But smart homebuyers will do a little more digging — they'll talk to the neighbours.
I can't tell you how many times I walk into a home that is a complete nightmare. And if the homeowners had just asked the neighbours a couple of simple questions — before they bought the house — they could have avoided the entire mess.
Questions like: Was there any work done on the house recently? Was it exposed to rain during the renovation? Did it have a tarp on the roof? For how long? Who was living in the house? Was it rented? Did anything happen on the property? These are things that every homebuyer should know before they get caught up in the excitement of buying a home.
If the neighbours tell you of any suspicious activity on the property — things that could indicate a grow-op or some kind of illicit lab — then you can tell the home inspector. When they do their home inspection, they know what clues to look for: tampered electrical, patched holes in the ceiling, moisture issues, mould or irregular duct runs. These are telltale signs that say don't buy the house unless you've got boatloads of money for repairs.
The other day I went to go take a look at a home with my story producer. The homeowners found out that they had an entire third floor that was hidden, or closed off, and they had no idea even though they were now living in the house. How did they find out about the third floor? By talking to their neighbours. Everyone that looked at the house assumed it was the attic — including the home inspector. And no one checked the "attic" because it didn't have a hatch. Go figure.
You should even ask the neighbours about their home. Because they could give you the heads up on any future issues with yours. If the same builder builds them around the same time it wouldn't surprise me if they had the same problems. Ask them if they've had any trouble.
Have they had termites? Does their foundation leak? A leaky foundation could be a problem with most of the homes on the same block. I'd be looking at my basement and getting a professional to look at it too — especially if it's finished.
A lot of people nowadays don't talk to their neighbours — not to mention potential neighbours. But if you're seriously considering moving in it's smart to know who you and your family will be living next to for the next couple of years.
Find out if the neighbours have dogs and how often they bark. Or whether any of your neighbours play instruments and practice at home. Drums are loud. I know because I play them. And believe me, you can hear the bass through cinder block.
And what about hot tubs? Some homeowners don't think a hot tub is a big deal. But if there's one within view from a window in your home, it could mean not opening your window for most of the year — which could be a major issue.
It's also important to talk about mutual interests, like what to do with a shared property line. Know where air conditioning units are located in the backyard. These systems are loud. It's worth finding out if your neighbour plans on moving theirs, or they might be hoping you move yours, which could spell trouble down the road if you don't.
When we get into attached living spaces talking to the neighbours takes on a whole new level. You're living within such close quarters to each other. It's easy for different habits to become a nuisance.
Sounds and smells travel fast in attached and semi-detached homes. If you live in a condo or townhouse and your neighbours smoke, you'll probably smell it if your living units aren't separated by a cinder-block firewall. Smells can travel even through electrical outlets.
If you're thinking of moving into a condo, not only should you get to know the neighbours on your floor, talk to the ones in the units above and below you. Noise might not be a problem with your neighbours on either side. But it might be with the ones living above and below your unit.
What about work schedules? If your neighbour works at night that could mean they'll be making noise when they come home in the morning.
And let's not forget: Talking to your neighbours expands your support system. It's good to hear about issues that have cropped up in their homes — and how they've dealt with it. Make life less about keeping up with the Joneses and more about inviting them over. Today's neighbour might be tomorrow's friend — you never know.
Catch Mike Holmes in his new series, Holmes Makes It Right Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on HGTV. For more information, visit hgtv.ca. For more information on home renovations, visit makeitright.ca.


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Ms. Sommers will be leaving the Commodity Futures Trading Commission soon after years of unfailing service and grace. She is irreplaceable and will be missed.
While Commissioner Sommers never shied from tough assignments, including her leadership during the MF Global review, she worked with a warmth and dignity that few mortals can muster, and she did it in a quiet way.
My favorite moment was when I brought my students from George Washington University Law School to the CFTC to see and hear from its staff in real time about its operations, a subject that I had covered in lectures over many weeks. Why I had not thought to do this sooner (we were only a few blocks away) escapes me, but better late than never.
I did not ask for the personal time of any of the Commissioners but Jill was one of the first to arrive on her own initiative. She spoke at length with the students and was the high point of the meeting.
The CFTC Conference Center where we gathered contained large photos of all past Chairpersons and Commissioners, including yours truly. My photo was of a much younger, obviously more fit, individual. I will always appreciate that Jill did not make note of that fact, as tempting as it must have been, but it is simply not in her nature to do such a thing.
For those of us who take great pride from our association with the CFTC, we can only wish Jill the very best as she moves ever onward and upward. Her absence will be obvious but her legacy will endure.


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STOCKTON - A 21-year member of the Stockton Police Department may be in line to oversee Stockton Unified's force on an interim basis.
STOCKTON - A 21-year member of the Stockton Police Department may be in line to oversee Stockton Unified's force on an interim basis.
Several sources familiar with both police agencies said Monday that Stockton police Capt. Aaron Rose, 44, is under consideration to temporarily take charge when Stockton Unified Chief Jim West retires at the end of the month. The sources declined to comment on the record because negotiations between Stockton police and the school district have not been finalized. Under the arrangement, Rose would remain a member of the city's police force but would supervise the school district's officers during the search for West's permanent replacement.
"We're looking at potentially contracting for service," Superintendent Steve Lowder said. "The interim ... would be on loan to us."
West, who announced his retirement plans earlier this month, said Rose would be a good choice.
"He will be a good fit if it is Aaron Rose," West said. "What I know about Aaron Rose is he is a very competent guy, very experienced. If he is the person who is selected, he will bring a lot of good training and experience to the leadership of the Stockton Unified Police Department."
Officer Joe Silva, a spokesman for the city's police force, declined to comment. Without confirming Rose as West's interim replacement, Lowder said a contract between the district and the city police could be up for approval by the school board as soon as next Tuesday's meeting.
Contact reporter Roger Phillips at (209) 546-8299 or email@example.com. Visit his blog at recordnet.com/phillipsblog.


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Emirates provides a number of services to ease you through the arrivals process. Whether you need special care on arrival or simply want someone to carry your bags, you'll find a warm welcome at Emirates Terminal 3 in Dubai.
In the unlikely case of visa or connection complications, relax and enjoy some refreshments in a dedicated waiting area, while we take care of the formalities.
Customers with long stopovers who are entitled to complimentary hotel accommodation can also relax at this lounge while their arrangements are processed*Terms & Conditions apply.
Further information on complimentary stopovers
Our young unaccompanied travellers and other customers who may require special assistance will be escorted through baggage claim and customs to our Special Services Lounge. Video games as well as a variety of reading material is available for entertainment and light refreshments will be served until parents or guardians are able to meet them.
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First Class and Business Class customers who have booked a complimentary Chauffeur-drive service should proceed to the Chauffeur-drive Lounge to register. Relax there while the service is arranged, then enjoy your journey in a luxury Mercedes car for First Class customers or Volvo for Business Class customers.
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If you need someone to help you with your bags, Emirates porter services are available in both departures and arrivals at a nominal charge of AED 30 per regular trolley and AED 75 per flat-bed trolley.
Emirates offers baggage storage facilities on arrival at a nominal charge of AED 20 per standard size bag for 12 hours and AED 25 for non-standard size bags, allowing you to explore Dubai freely and return to pick up your bags whenever you're ready.
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Enjoy a hassle-free journey and let Emirates deliver your baggage at your doorstep when you arrive at Dubai International Airport, Terminal 3.
Take advantage of the Baggage Delivery service and we will collect your bags at Dubai and deliver them to you anywhere in the UAE. Enjoy this convenience at a nominal cost.
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Staff Recruitment Policy
Saint Louis University has established specific procedures to ensure that its recruitment and selection practices are fully and consistently administered to acquire the best talent available to achieve its mission.
The University seeks to maximize the quality of its human resources through effective recruitment procedures.
This policy applies to the recruitment of all staff by Saint Louis University.
Employment Requisition: On-line form required to recruit staff.
Pay Period: A defined time frame for which an employee will receive pay. The University operates on a biweekly pay period basis for hourly employees and a monthly pay period basis for salaried employees.
Full Time Employee: An employee working in a position budgeted for at least 64 hours bi-weekly or at least 0.80 FTE for monthly paid staff.
Part Time Employee: An employee working in a position budgeted for less than 64 hours biweekly or less than 0.80 FTE for monthly paid staff.
Regular Employee: An employee who is hired into a position with a predetermined duration of twelve months or greater.
Temporary Employee: An employee who is hired for a position with a predetermined duration of less than twelve months. A temporary employee may work consecutive temporary assignments in the same department; however, the total time in the temporary assignments must be less than 12 months.
Saint Louis University seeks to fill each vacancy with the person who represents the best fit for the position. Individuals are selected for employment as a result of their qualifications, skills, and knowledge critical to perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.
Internal applicants should receive priority consideration for selection when competing against comparably qualified external candidates.
It is the policy of Saint Louis University to provide equal employment opportunity for all individuals and promote a diverse and inclusive organization consistent with its Catholic, Jesuit mission and identity and obligations as a federal contractor under the Executive Order 11246. See the University policy on Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Employment decisions will be based on the principles of equal employment opportunity consistent with the University's intent to achieve the goals outlined in its affirmative action policy, and consistent with our Catholic Jesuit identity.
Human Resources is responsible for oversight and coordination of the recruitment, selection and hiring of staff. The director of diversity and affirmation provides direction and monitors the implementation of this policy under applicable federal laws and regulations including Executive Order 11246, Title IV of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 5 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
7.1 An employment requisition is required to recruit and hire regular and temporary staff and faculty. The employment requisition should not be used to hire student workers and Federal Work Study students. This procedure does not replace the Electronic Personnel Action Form (EPAF) for the termination of an employee.
7.1.1 The employment requisition is initiated by the hiring department and submitted electronically in the online employment system when there is a need to fill a vacant position, due to separation of a staff employee or faculty member, or for the creation of a new position.
7.1.2 The completed requisition is routed electronically for administrative approvals via the online application system. Upon receipt and approval of the responsible Vice President, the employment requisition will be forwarded to the office of financial planning & budget who will verify availability of funds and forward to Vice President Human Resources for final approval or returned to the hiring manager or search committee chair if corrections or additional documentation is required.
7.2 Human resources will post all approved positions on the employment opportunities page of the human resources website and with all other appropriate recruitment sources. A job posting will include job title and the minimum qualifications required to perform the job. All positions must be posted for a minimum of one business day. A position which is re-opened within 30 days of the date of the original job offer will not require re-posting, provided there are a sufficient number of qualified candidates who had applied for the original vacancy. Position postings may have an opening and closing date for the acceptance of applications. Advertising, when necessary, will be placed by human resources in consultation with the department.
7.3 All applicants, internal and external, must apply through the University's on-line employment system at jobs.slu.edu and attach their application to open positions. A resume, cover letter, references and other pertinent documentation may also be required. Internal applicants are encouraged to explore career development opportunities at the University and are responsible for monitoring employment opportunities as they are posted. Employees who have successfully completed the orientation period may apply for a transfer or promotion. Those who are still in their orientation period may be eligible for promotion if the new position is within their department. The human resources office will prepare and display all employment opportunities for a minimum of one business day. The "job posting" includes the job title, minimum qualifications required to perform the job and the salary range.
7.4 To be eligible to apply for a posted position, staff members must meet the minimum hiring specifications for the position, be in good standing in terms of their overall work record and have been in their current position for a minimum of six months. Staff members are not required to notify their supervisors when submitting an application for a posted position. Once the staff member is considered a finalist for the position, his/her supervisor will be contacted prior to completion of the hiring process for a reference.
7.5 Once interviews have been conducted, finalist(s) selected, and job performance references have been acquired, a job offer will be extended by human resources. The salary to be offered will be agreed upon by the hiring supervisor and the human resources representative prior to the offer being made, reviewed for both internal and external equity and consistent with the University's compensation policy. The compensation office may be consulted prior to the extension of a job offer and is required if the job salary offer amount exceeds the mid-point of the pay grade. New hires are required to clear a criminal background check and may be required to clear an employee health screening prior to a formal job offer.
7.6 When a job offer is accepted, the human resources representative will prepare a letter of confirmation. Applicants interviewed, but not selected will be notified via email of the hiring decision. The hiring departments' decisions regarding the screening, interviewing, and selection of candidates will be monitored by human resources for consistency with the posted job requirements, job description and published University policies. Human resources may request additional documentation from the hiring department or applicant to support a hiring decision. Hiring actions which do not follow this Staff Recruitment Policy are not sanctioned by the University and will not be honored.
This Staff Recruitment Policy does not apply to job reclassification actions that have been approved by the compensation office.
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