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Poll: No heroes in shutdown, GOP gets most blame
WASHINGTON- President Barack Obama and lawmakers must rise above their incessant bickering and do more to end the partial government shutdown, according to a poll Wednesday that places the brunt of the blame on Republicans but finds no one standing tall in Washington.
"So frustrating," Martha Blair, 71, of Kerrville, Texas, said of the fiscal paralysis as her scheduled national parks vacation sits in limbo. "Somebody needs to jerk those guys together to get a solution, instead of just saying 'no.'"
The Associated Press-GfK survey affirms expectations by many in Washington — Republicans among them — that the GOP may end up taking the biggest hit in public opinion from the shutdown, as happened when much of the government closed 17 years ago. But the situation is fluid nine days into the shutdown and there's plenty of disdain to go around.
Overall, 62 percent mainly blamed Republicans for the shutdown. About half said Obama or the Democrats in Congress bear much responsibility.
Most Americans consider the shutdown a serious problem for the country, the poll finds, though more than four in five have felt no personal effect. For those who have, thwarted vacations and a honeymoon at shuttered national parks, difficulty getting work done without federal contacts on the job and hitches in government benefits were among the complaints.
Asked if she blamed Obama, House Republicans, Senate Democrats or the tea party for the shutdown, Blair, an independent, said yes, you bet. All of them. She's paid to fly with a group to four national parks in Arizona and California next month and says she can't get her money back or reschedule if the parks remain closed. "I'm concerned," she said, "but it seems kind of trivial to people who are being shut out of work."
The poll found that the tea party is more than a gang of malcontents in the political landscape, as its supporters in Congress have been portrayed by Democrats. Rather, it's a sizable — and divisive — force among Republicans. More than 4 in 10 Republicans identified with the tea party and were more apt than other Republicans to insist that their leaders hold firm in the standoff over reopening government and avoiding a default of the nation's debt in coming weeks.
Most Americans disapprove of the way Obama is handling his job, the poll suggests, with 53 percent unhappy with his performance and 37 percent approving of it. Congress is scraping rock bottom, with a ghastly approval rating of 5 percent.
Indeed, anyone making headlines in the dispute has earned poor marks for his or her trouble, whether it's Democrat Harry Reid, the Senate majority leader, or Republican John Boehner, the House speaker, both with a favorability rating of 18 percent.
And much of the country draws a blank on Republican Ted Cruz of Texas despite his 21-hour Senate speech before the shutdown. Only half in the poll were familiar enough with him to register an opinion. Among those who did, 32 percent viewed him unfavorably, 16 percent favorably.
Comparisons could not be drawn conclusively with how people viewed leaders before the shutdown because the poll was conducted online, while previous AP-GfK surveys were done by telephone. Some changes may be due to the new methodology, not shifts in opinion. The poll provides a snapshot of public opinion starting in the third day of the shutdown.
The poll comes with both sides dug in and trading blame while an unprecedented national default approaches if nothing is done to raise the debt limit. Obama plans to invite Republican lawmakers to the White House and meet senators of both parties in coming days. His meeting with congressional leaders last week produced no results. Obama is insisting Republicans reopen government and avert default before any negotiations on deficit reduction or his 2010 health care law are held.
Among the survey's findings:
— Sixty-eight percent said the shutdown is a major problem for the country, including majorities of Republicans (58 percent), Democrats (82 percent) and independents (57 percent).
— Fifty-two percent said Obama is not doing enough to cooperate with Republicans to end the shutdown; 63 percent say Republicans aren't doing enough to cooperate with him.
— Republicans are split on just how much cooperation they want. Among those who do not back the tea party, fully 48 percent say their party should be doing more with Obama to find a solution. But only 15 percent of tea-party Republicans want that outreach. The vast majority of them say GOP leaders are doing what they should with the president, or should do even less with him.
— People seem conflicted or confused about the showdown over the debt limit. Six in 10 predict an economic crisis if the government's ability to borrow isn't renewed later this month with an increase in the debt limit — an expectation widely shared by economists. Yet only 30 percent say they support raising the limit; 46 percent were neutral on the question.
In Mount Prospect, Ill., Barbara Olpinski, 51, a Republican who blames Obama and both parties for the shutdown, said her family is already seeing an impact and that will worsen if the impasse goes on. She's an in-home elderly care director, her daughter is a physician's assistant at a rural clinic that treats patients who rely on government coverage, and her husband is a doctor who can't get flu vaccines for patients on public assistance because deliveries have stopped.
"People don't know how they are going to pay for things, and what will be covered," she said. "Everybody is kind of like holding their wallets."
The AP-GfK Poll was conducted Oct. 3-7 and involved online interviews with 1,227 adults. The survey has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3.4 percentage points for all respondents.
The survey used GfK's KnowledgePanel, a probability-based Internet panel designed to be representative of the U.S. population. Respondents to the survey were first selected randomly using phone or mail survey methods, and were later interviewed for this survey online. People selected for KnowledgePanel who didn't have online access were given that access at no cost to them.
AP-GfK Poll: http://www.ap-gfkpoll.com
Associated Press writer Stacy A. Anderson and News Survey Specialist Dennis Junius contributed to this report.


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Mein Kampf and The Cat in the Hat made the cut. The Godfather and The Polar Express didn't.
As part of its 1995 centennial, the New York Public Library asked its staff to name the most influential books of the past hundred years. The answers inspired The New York Public Library's Books of the Century (Oxford University Press, $24.95), edited by Elizabeth Diefendorf and illustrated by Diana Bryan, a collection of 204 one-page descriptions of some of the frequently nominated titles and a companion volume to a popular exhibit. And the result could have been a snorer, given that it includes the United Nations Charter and Albert Einstein's The Meaning of Relativity.
But Diefendorf has defined "influential" broadly enough to include Carrie, Invisible Man, Winnie-the-Pooh, For Whom the Bell Tolls and The Joy of Cooking. And the descriptions in this 1997 book are generally apt and pithy and at times amusing in retrospect. "The filthiest book I have ever read," John Gordon of the London Sunday Express wrote of Lolita. "Sheer unrestrained pornography."
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Midwest Living November/December 2013 Recipes
Cider-Brined Turkey with Roasted Apples
Even better than the pretty glazed fruit and crazy-juicy bird? The appley gravy made from the drippings.Cider-Brined Turkey with Roasted Apples
Pumpkin Parsnip Bisque with Hazelnut Toasts
Puree wintry vegetables like potato, leek and parsnip into a velvety soup. Don't skip the crisp, buttery dippers. They're delicious dunked in the soup.Pumpkin Parsnip Bisque with Hazelnut Toasts
White Christmas Peppermint Layer Cake
Fanciful pink peppermint frosting and snowy cake layers will brighten any holiday party. To decorate, choose between simple candy adornments (pictured) or whimsical white-chocolate trees.White Christmas Peppermint Layer Cake recipeHow to Decorate a Peppermint Forest Cake
Nutella Cherry Hazelnut Fudge
Chocolate-hazelnut spread (Nutella) gives this fudge a smooth texture and luscious nutty flavor. The recipe comes from Annie Marshall of the Indianapolis-based blog Everyday Annie.Nutella Cherry Hazelnut Fudge
Parmesan-Crusted Goat Cheese with Basil Oil
This beautiful and unusual recipe makes one small cheese ball, but easily doubles or triples to make multiple for a party. The recipe comes from Indiana-based Annie Marshall of the blog Everyday Annie.Parmesan-Crusted Goat Cheese with Basil Oil
Candy Cane Snack Mix
What's better than sweet and salty? Sweet, salty and pepperminty! This easy-as-could-be snack mix is fantastic for holiday gifts.Candy Cane Snack Mix
Triple Pear Pie with Walnut Crust
You can't mistake the fruit in this cardamom-spiced beauty. Pear nectar and dried pears complement thick slices of fresh, juicy Bosc pears.Triple Pear Pie with Walnut Crust
Maple-Butternut Puree
Roasting brings out squash's natural sugars. Blending with maple syrup, butter and nutmeg makes it utterly addictive. Bonus: This dish reheats beautifully.Maple-Butternut Puree
Cornmeal Pumpkin Cake with Dried Fruit Compote
Riesling-poached fruit and billowy whipped cream crown a dense spice cake inspired by ingredients from the first Thanksgiving.Cornmeal Pumpkin Cake with Dried Fruit Compote
Raspberry Truffles
These five-ingredient truffles come together in a snap. Blending jam into the chocolate makes for a subtle fruit flavor perfectly balancing the rich, smooth chocolate. The recipe comes from Annie Marshall of the Indianapolis-based blog Everyday Annie.Raspberry Truffles
French Onion Sliders
These totally indulgent sliders pack all the flavor of French onion soup into a tidy little sandwich. The recipe comes from Annie Marshall of the Indianapolis-based blog Everyday Annie.French Onion Sliders
Cranberry Margarita
Stir up a pitcher of these rosy margaritas for your next holiday bash. The Simple Syrup recipe makes enough syrup for 30 margaritas but is easily halved or quartered.Cranberry Margarita
Chocolate Cream Pie
The filling of this chocolate-crust pie is luscious, but not too rich. (Think old-fashioned chocolate pudding.) A bit of sour cream in the whipped topping balances the chocolate perfectly.Chocolate Cream Pie
Cauliflower Gratin
Tossing cauliflower with bread crumbs, Dijon, cheddar, herbs and almonds makes this humble veg holiday-special.Cauliflower Gratin
Lemony Green Beans
Garlic, shallots and lemon brighten crisp-tender beans. Save time by parboiling the green beans a day early.Lemony Green Beans
Sausage-and-Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
Unlike most stuffed mushroom recipes, these savory sausage-filled gems don't contain cheese, so they're a great choice for people avoiding dairy. The recipe comes from Annie Marshall of the Indianapolis-based blog Everyday Annie.Sausage-and-Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
Lemon-Vanilla Ornament Cookies
Whether you hang theses sugar cookies on a decorative tree like blogger Annie Marshall does or share them at a cookie exchange, these cutouts hold their shape beautifully. A standby on the blog Everyday Annie, it's a great recipe to have in your repertoire.Lemon-Vanilla Ornament Cookies
Sparkling Cranberry Brie Bites
This festive holiday appetizer couldn't be simpler. Find easy-to-slice logs of Brie at large supermarkets. The common brand President is available at Super Target.Sparkling Cranberry Brie Bites
Turkey Pesto Sliders
These six-ingredient party sandwiches are simple and delicious. The recipe comes from Annie Marshall of the Indianapolis-based blog Everyday Annie.Turkey Pesto Sliders
Sweet Potato Biscuits
Orange zest, nutmeg and smoked paprika add layers of flavor to these tender biscuits.Sweet Potato Biscuits
Cucumber Bites with Herbed Cheese and Salmon Mousse
The recipe makes half the bites with pink salmon mousse filling and half with white herbed cheese. If you like, streamline by choosing just one filling and doubling its ingredients. This recipe comes from Annie Marshall of the Indianapolis-based blog Everyday Annie.Cucumber Bites with Herbed Cheese and Salmon Mousse
Peppermint Sugar Cookies
Peppermint extract infuses these crisp, buttery cookies with holiday flavor. Choose between slice-and-bake swirls or candy-cane shape cookies.Peppermint Sugar Cookies
Calico Corn Bread Dressing
Homey corn bread meets woodsy sage, thyme and shitake mushrooms. Carrots and apricots add color and sweetness.Calico Corn Bread Dressing
Eggnog Cheesecake Bars
A spiced graham cracker crust and bourbon-infused egg nog filling give these simple bars a delicious holiday twist. The recipe comes from Annie Marshall of the Indianapolis-based blog Everyday Annie.Eggnog Cheesecake Bars
Cranberry Chutney
Cranberries and apple simmer with red onion, ginger and mustard seeds for a spiced variation on traditional sauce. Try it on a sandwich with leftover turkey.Cranberry Chutney
Roasted Pork and Beet Salad
Heart-healthy walnuts and lean pork tenderloin make this dinner salad as nutritious as it is colorful. You can pop a package of whole-grain take-and-bake rolls in the oven after you remove the pork. By the time you've assembled the salad, the rolls will be ready.Roasted Pork and Beet Salad
Sausage Polenta with Nestled Eggs
Green chiles and shredded cheese lend Southwest flavor to this hearty breakfast casserole that you can prepare the night before and bake in the morning.Sausage Polenta with Nestled Eggs


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text: INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF Pattern to make this snowman themed mug rug or Christmas mini quilt. Made with these Christmas appliques. Measures 6 1/2" x 10" You can use them for setting your mug on with a snack, or my favorite way, leaning them against the wall in my hutch. You can even stitch rings to the back and hang on your wall. These are the funnest of things to make! If you choose the machine applique, you can whip these up in no time. They make great gifts when given with a cute mug. They are so easy whether you hand applique or machine applique. The most difficult part is trying to decide what fabrics to use. I guide you through the entire process from beginning to end. I explain how to do it with hand applique and machine applique. I also give you tips and ideas for variations using different materials. I also give you lots of tips and illustrations. I've made my patterns very easy to read and understand. I give you a complete list of everything you will need to complete the project. I've broken everything down into step by step instructions and have included full color photos and illustrations. For more mug rugs, click here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShersPatternShop/search?search_query=mug+rugs&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search For more Christmas themes, click here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShersPatternShop/search?search_query=christmas&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search Personal & commercial use. All patterns, appliques, images, photos, and illustrations were created and/or designed by me. I own all rights to this pattern and the images with it. You may use this pattern to create items for your personal use and to sell from your website, online shops, and craft shows. You can not claim the finished item as your design or redistribute the pattern or its images in any way. ©SherHastingsDesigns


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By Ed email@example.com, Ohio — The Hillsdale College men's basketball team will enter the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament this week looking to regain momentum.Despite a fast start, the Chargers were unable to hold off the hot-shooting Findlay University Oilers in a 74-66 loss in the regular season finale Saturday at Croy Gymnasium.Hillsdale (17-9. 13-9 GLIAC) finished as the No. 5 seed and will travel to No. 4 seed Grand Valley State for the opening round of the GLIAC Tournament on Wednesday. The Chargers lost to GVSU 67-58 in the teams' only meeting this season Dec. 15, 2012.Findlay (19-7, 16-6 GLIAC) avenged a loss to the Chargers earlier this season and clinched the No. 3 seed. The Oilers will host No. 6 seed Ferris State in the opening round of the GLIAC Tournament.The Chargers started the game strong, opening with the game's first seven points. Hillsdale twice pushed the lead to eight, the last time being 20-12 with eight minutes remaining in the first half.Findlay's shooting came to life and swung the momentum in its favor. A barrage of 3-pointers sparked a 29-11 run to close the half. The Oilers took a 41-31 lead into the intermission.Hillsdale fought back in the second half and pulled to within four in the final six minutes, but the Oilers put the game away with free throws. For the game, Findlay was 22-of-25 from the stripe, while the Chargers finished 13-of-20.Tim Dezelski had 21 points, seven rebounds and four steals to lead Hillsdale. Brandon Pritzl added nine points, six rebounds and three assists, while Tony Nelson also scored nine points. Cody Smith had eight points and four assists and Nick Washburn finished with eight points.Greg Kahlig scored 27 points and grabbed five rebounds to lead the Oilers. Jake Heagen added 12 points and five rebounds, while Aaron Robinson finished with 13 points.Women's BasketballFindlay 73, Hillsdale College 61The season ended on a down note for the Hillsdale College women's basketball team with a loss to No. 19 Findlay University in a Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference game Saturday at Croy Gymnasium.Hillsdale (11-14, 8-14 GLIAC) did not qualify for the GLIAC Tournament for the first time since the 2003-04 season. Findlay (22-4, 19-3 GLIAC) earned the No. 2 seed and will host No. 7 seed Saginaw Valley State in the opening round Wednesday.The Chargers fell into an early hole as Findlay senior Kayla Brown hit 10 of her first 13 shots from the floor and scored 29 of her game-high 35 points in the first half. The Oilers carried a 43-24 lead into halftime.Hillsdale made a game of it in the second half, eventually pulling to within six. Findlay would hold off the Chargers after that, sealing the game with free throws and key defensive stops.Megan Fogt scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead Hillsdale. Anglea Bisaro had 10 points, six rebounds and three assists, while Brooke Borowski scored eight points off the bench. Kadie Lowery had six points and six rebounds and Ashlyn Landherr handed out five assists.Brown had three steals to go with her 35 points. Ashley Andrews added 10 points and three assist for Findlay, while Laura Piehl had six points and eight rebounds.


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World Cup: Brazil beats Colombia 2-1 to reach semifinals
FORTALEZA, Brazil — Brazil made its way into the World Cup semifinals for the first time in 12 years, with goals coming from defenders Thiago Silva and David Luiz in a 2-1 win over Colombia on Friday.
Brazil, which had been eliminated in the quarterfinals at the last two World Cups, will next play Germany on Tuesday in Belo Horizonte.
Silva gave Brazil the lead in the seventh minute, scoring with his left knee after a corner from Neymar passed through the Colombian defense. He celebrated the goal by pointing to the emblem on his jersey and shouting, "This is Brazil, this is Brazil."
Luiz added the second from a free kick in the 69th, sending a swerving long-range shot off the side of his foot into the top of the net.
Colombia got one back in the 80th. James Rodriguez scored his tournament-leading sixth goal from the penalty spot after Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar brought down substitute Carlos Bacca inside the area.
Rodriguez tried to control the pace of the match at the Arena Castelao, but it was Brazil that created most of the scoring chances as Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina had to make a series of saves in the first half alone.
The Colombians tried to pressure in the end after Rodriguez's penalty, but Brazil held on with tough defending.
"This is a very tough moment for us," Colombia coach Jose Pekerman said. "We always had the dream of winning this match even though we knew Brazil would be a very tough opponent. We knew how decisive this was, and that any mistake would cost us."
Colombia was coming off four straight wins, playing some of the most impressive football of the tournament.
And the Colombians, playing in the quarterfinals for the first time, had entered the match with an offensive team that had scored 11 goals, second only to the Netherlands.
"After not playing in the World Cup for so long, we were able to show the value of the Colombian football and the talent of some of our players," said Pekerman, an Argentine. "They showed great spirit and presence of mind. They came to play a great World Cup, not just to participate."
There was a lot of talk about Rodriguez and Neymar before the match, but the 22-year-old forwards didn't really live up to expectations. Rodriguez scored the late penalty but was otherwise mostly ineffective, as was Neymar before he left on a stretcher after being hit on the back late in the match.
The Brazilian star was apparently crying in pain as he was carried out of the field.
Silva was the crucial player for Brazil, but he will miss the match against Germany after getting his second yellow card of the tournament for trying to keep Ospina from putting the ball back in play.
Colombia had a goal disallowed in the 66th minute for offside. Veteran defender Mario Yepes found the net from close range after a scramble inside the penalty area but the linesman had already stopped play.
Brazil is trying to become the first host to win the World Cup since France in 1998.
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Practical Money Saving Tips for Married Couples
Practical Money Saving Tips for Married Couples written by Guest Author for BillCutterz Money Saving Blog.
Getting married to the person you love is very exciting but it will also be connected to some major changes, especially if you have decided to start living together after the marriage.
Many newlyweds experience problems because of their inability to handle financial issues. Everyday expenses, the common budget and savings will often lead to quarrels that can be prevented through some careful planning.
Talking about the family budget in advance and deciding on some of its key aspects will help you save money and limit needless expenditure. You will need time to get used to these new concepts but you will soon find out that they really work.
Start by Planning
The first step you need to undertake in order to save money involves some planning. Sit down together and create a balance sheet.
First, list of all the necessary monthly expenditures. It will typically include bills, the cost of food, commuting, clothes and entertainment. Once you figure out how much you are spending, you will find it easier to decide which types of expenditure to limit.
The balance sheet will show you whether the money you two are making will be sufficient to cover all of the expenses. Bills, food and commuting are necessities that you cannot go without but you can certainly limit the entertainment and clothing budget.
Sell Some Stuff
An additional source of income is always great for newlyweds. Most people that start living together for the first time find it difficult to accommodate all of their needs inside a joint budget. Selling some things is a great way to make extra money.
A garage sale is one option. Internet will provide additional great opportunities. You can sell some personal gadgets, accessories, kitchenware, hobby items and anything else that you no longer use.
Start Investing
To save some money and to minimize expenditure, you can consider investing a portion of your money. Decide on the percentage of the joint budget that you are willing to invest in something on a monthly or annual basis.
Consult a professional to discover the best opportunity. An investment consultant is the first person to talk to. Forensic accountants may be helpful, as well. Such experts will show you the best investment options and they will also make it possible for you to stay away from scams and schemes.
Minimize Vacation Expenditures
Newlyweds enjoy traveling together and spending some quality time away from their home.
Vacation expenditures will put strain on the family budget. This is why you should begin looking for cheaper alternatives to the traditional holidays.
Early booking and last minute offers are the best ones for you. Many websites provide information about such inexpensive travel options. Visiting local landmarks and resorts is another opportunity to minimize the vacation expenditure.
Change Your Purchasing Habits
Have you ever taken the time to think about the things you buy? Do you really need them all? Are you a compulsive shopper who simply gets something because it looks attractive at that particular moment?
You will be surprised to find out how much money you can save by buying only the things that you need. Before you go for that extra pair of jeans, take some time to think whether you really have to get it. Cancel the magazine subscriptions for the publications that you never read. Shop during discounts or the off-season. Stop using your credit card and rely solely on the money that you have in your wallet or bank account.
In the beginning, it may seem like a huge difference but once you get used to the joint budget and the family expenses, you will figure out how to plan and how to save money. Be honest and discuss the situation with your significant other. As newlyweds, you should be taking all of the important decisions together.
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(CNN)– The billionaire founder of Domino's Pizza has won a temporary court victory, with a federal judge blocking enforcement of part of the health care reform bill requiring most employers to provide a range of contraception and reproductive health services.
Some business owners and their staff see that as a violation of their religious rights.
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Monaghan filed the emergency petition this month, on behalf of himself and Domino's Farms Corp., a Michigan property management firm he operates, not directly related to the pizza-chain empire. Monaghan sold his majority interest in the pizza company in 1998.
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The case will continue to be heard in the federal courts while the stay remains in effect. The Obama administration has the option of appealing the order.
The judge's opinion comes just days after two federal appeals courts in Chicago and St. Louis became the first to rule against enforcement for businesses of the contraceptives mandate in the Affordable Care Act. The policy was set to go into effect Tuesday for many companies whose new insurance year begins on January 1st.
At issue is whether secular, for-profit enterprises– owned and operated by those of a strong religious or personal faith– are exempt from the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
The separate health care law - dubbed Obamacare - provides such exceptions for religious institutions such as the Catholic Church, of which Monaghan is a member. He argues individually that contraception or abortion does not constitute "health care" and involves immoral practices that destroy "innocent human life."
"Causing death can never be considered a form of medical treatment," said Monaghan in court papers.
That followed complaints from a variety of entities over who exactly was covered under the mandates, and who could bring legal objections in court.
The Justice Department, on behalf of the Obama administration, said the 2010 law - upheld this year by the Supreme Court - was designed to provide a range of preventive health services through expanded coverage and lower costs.
Federal lawyers - backed by a range of medical and abortion-rights groups - said economically disadvantaged women in particular need affordable access to reproductive health services contained in the law, which it said was a "compelling governmental interest."
Hobby Lobby faces millions in fines for bucking Obamacare
Under the law, companies with at least 50 employees must provide their female employees of child-bearing age insurance coverage for pregnancy-prevention care, including doctor visits and medicine.
Those firms face daily fines and tax penalties for failure to comply.
Other federal courts - including Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor last week– have allowed the new mandates to go into effect. Sotomayor in an order December 26 said the Supreme Court has never ruled on whether individuals or companies can rightfully claim federal mandates under their constitutional rights of religious freedom.
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That case involved Hobby Lobby Inc., and Mardel, Inc. and five family members involved in ownership and control of the corporations, who had protested the requirement.
Those separate companies said they would be required "to provide insurance coverage for certain drugs and devices that the applicants believe can cause abortions," which would be against their religious beliefs.
But Sotomayor - who handles emergency appeals from the 10th Circuit - said the applicants failed to meet "the demanding standard for the extraordinary relief," and that they could continue to pursue their challenge in lower courts and return to the higher court, if necessary, following a final judgment.
There was no indication when or if the high court would ultimately decide the religious freedom question. Several dozen separate lawsuits are pending in various lower federal courts.
The Michigan case is Monaghan v. Sebelius (12-15488).
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Moving to a new home can be stressful for anyone. But with a little consideration and planning, it doesn't have to be difficult on your pets.
May is National Moving Month. It marks the official beginning of the moving season, a four-month period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when millions of American families relocate. And because some 68 percent of Americans consider their pets to be members of the family, according to a 1999 report by pet supply retailer PetsMart, it stands to reason that every possible measure should be taken to ensure the safety and comfort of all nonhuman family members during the upheaval of a relocation.
"Moving is very stressful for a family," say ASPCA President Larry Hawk, D.V.M. "That stress is also experienced by the pets. They want to know that they're part of the family and that they'll be going, too."
Sadly, many pets will not be going with their families to new homes. According to research published in 1999 by the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy, moving is identified as the most common of 71 reasons for relinquishing dogs and the third most common reason for relinquishing cats to shelters. In addition, when citing moving as the reason for giving up their pets, 38.8 percent of dog owners and 38.1 percent of cat owners cited the refusal of a landlord to allow the animal in an apartment or house.
But for most people, leaving their companion animals behind is out of the question. With the proper preparation, you can ensure that your next move will go more smoothly, for you and your pets.
Before the Move
Moving with a companion animal usually means moving with a cat or dog. While these animals may react similarly to changes within the home, cats and dogs will, for the most part, respond to a family relocation with different behaviors.
"We tend to socialize our dogs a lot more," says Jacque Lynn Schultz, director of special projects for ASPCA Animal Sciences. "We take them more places and often stay overnight with them. We don't do that with our cats."
In general, cats are more focused on their surroundings and don't adapt to change as readily as their canine counterparts. Felines thrive on constancy, and any disruption to their environment can foster stress-induced behavioral changes. An independent cat may become clingy and atypically affectionate. Conversely, a cat who's normally demonstrative may become temporarily reclusive.
The most important thing any pet owner can do before moving with their pets is "plan, plan, plan," says Steve Zawistowski, Ph.D., senior vice president of ASPCA Animal Sciences.
If your cat's only exposure to a carrier was when she came home from the shelter, now's the time to leave it where she can examine it daily. Place your cat's favorite blanket or toy in the carrier, and praise her when she goes inside. "Set the carrier up well in advance, so your cat will get used to going in there and hiding out," says Schultz. "This way, when she feels stressed, she'll hide in the carrier instead of in a suitcase."
Dogs are often easier to travel with, but if Fido's only experience in a car has been a trip to the vet, you'll want to acclimate him to riding in the car a few weeks before your move. Start with short trips, perhaps to the park. Positive association will reinforce the pleasurable aspect of car rides and help decrease anxiety.
On the day of the move, place your cats or other small animals in their carriers and confine your dogs to one room or the backyard. If your dog has any territorial protectiveness or gets stressed out easily, ask a neighbor to watch him for the afternoon until all of your belongings are packed away. Only after everything is out of the house should you retrieve your animal and place him in the car or moving truck.
Cats should always be confined to a hard-sided carrier, as should other small animals, such as rabbits, ferrets and birds. Allow enough room on either side of the carrier for proper ventilation. Arnold Plotnick, D.V.M., vice president of the ASPCA's Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital, recommends covering the carrier with a sheet or light blanket for the first few hours of the trip. "Cats get a little freaked out when they see the world moving by," he says. After a few hours, they should relax, and then you can remove the sheet.
Dogs should also be restrained. Safety harnesses, which attach to any seat belt, allow your dog to sit or stand comfortably, whereas safety gates, made of either mesh or metal, give him added mobility in a restricted area. An unrestrained, agitated dog can compromise your control of the car while driving. Moreover, there exists the risk of your already disoriented dog escaping from the vehicle at a roadside stop.
And don't forget to pack a separate bag for your animal. Take some of his favorite food, as well as a gallon of water, because water characteristics change regionally. If you are traveling with cats, they can generally travel for eight to 10 hours without having to use a litterbox, but it never hurts to bring along a disposable litterbox for emergencies or overnight stops. You will also need to bring a pet first aid kit and some extra towels, in case of accidents. Place temporary ID tags with your new address and phone number, or a cell phone number, on your pet's collar.
Keep a current health certificate for your pet handy during interstate travel, because many states require one. Highway patrolmen have the right to inspect your pet's health certificate, should you be pulled over for another reason, and you can be fined for not having one.
If you cannot take your pet with you during the move, there are a variety of animal relocation companies that will transport your animal using either their own vehicles or by prearranging appropriate relocation methods and boarding. They also make sure that your pet's paperwork is up to date. Leaving these details to someone else may be well worth the extra expense, says Denise Simmons. In 1998, Simmons accepted a job as a programmer at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, which required her to relocate from Virginia to Illinois. This meant packing up a menagerie of pets, including two horses, one dachshund, one parrot, a rabbit, a squirrel and six cats. Simmons contracted with Spotsylvania, VA-based 4 Bar Transport, which she found through ads in Horse Illustrated, to ship her two horses. The company picked up the horses and transported them to a designated boarding facility, where they stayed until Simmons could retrieve them.
Many realty companies have also begun to realize how important pets are to prospective homeowners and renters. One such company, Washington, DC-based McEnearny Associates, designed a program called PAWsitive Experience, which debuted in 1999. Pet owners complete a questionnaire detailing their needs. Once a suitable home is found, clients are presented with a Pet Welcome Bag, which contains pet toys and treats, as well as a book that features local pet laws and directories of animal hospitals, dog parks and pet specialty shops.
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Not all moves can be made in one day. If you must stop for the night, call ahead to hotels that claim to be pet-friendly. "Don't take a hotel chain's word for it. Call the actual hotel and verify what their pet policies are," says Hawk. Many pet-friendly hotels have a limited number of rooms available for people with pets, or will only allow small dogs and cats.
In the hotel room, look around for any dangers, such as open windows or holes in the wall, before letting your cat out of her carrier or your dog off his leash.
"At home you're familiar with your cat's favorite hiding places, but a strange environment has all sorts of possibilities," cautions Moira Allen, a Virginia-based writer who has moved nine times in the past 16 years. During a 1991 move from Germany to California, Allen and her three cats spent several days in a Los Angeles hotel room while trying to find an apartment. Aware of the typical hiding places, Allen was terrified when she could not locate her tortoiseshell, Nani. After looking in every conceivable place, she noticed a slight movement on the bed. Nani was nestled in the hollow between the pillows, concealed beneath the bedspread. While Nani was not in any danger, the experience made Allen realize how easy it is for cats to hide.
Hotels also provide an opportunity for your pet to escape and become lost. Audio engineer Jon Picciano almost lost his cat George during a 1996 move from Michigan to New York City. Picciano confined George in the bathroom while he went out for dinner. But George managed to open the bathroom door, and when Picciano re-entered his room, George ran out into the parking lot. Says Picciano, "Luckily, he was as freaked out as I was and hesitated long enough for me to catch him. Now when I travel, I never leave the cats alone. Ever."
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Dogs and cats aren't the only animals who get new addresses. Each year, millions of families move with their favorite tarantula, iguana, fish, bird or other exotic pet. Moving exotics can require careful research and special handling.
When the Popolillos of New Jersey built a second home in Kentucky in 1998, it was important to them that they be able to bring part of their family of koi to the new house. The fish were transported in large plastic bags infused with concentrated oxygen, which can be provided by most major aquarium supply stores. These bags can support the fish for approximately 24 hours. Three of the fish were carried by a family member on a plane—they were in First Class, so they had ample space under the seat. The remaining four fish were driven to Kentucky.
"Fish can be difficult to move," says Zawistowski. "If you're not going to make the move in one day, it's best to contact a professional animal moving company about overnight shipping. It's not cheap, but if you're talking about shipping very expensive fish, it's worth it."
Reptiles require meticulous planning because they are extremely susceptible to temperature fluctuations. Cathy Smith, director of business and quality management for the Impact Group, which specializes in corporate relocation, recalls helping a New Jersey family move to Louisiana with their iguana, Iggy. Several airlines refused to carry the cold-blooded animal on a passenger flight, so Smith investigated shipping Iggy as cargo. She found an approved carrier and advised the family to travel in June rather than December, as originally planned, eliminating climactic concerns. "This greatly relieved Iggy's owner, making the relocation a happier event," says Smith.
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When you reach your final destination, immediately remove your animals from the car and segregate them in a single room. "Take a full inspection of the house before you let your animal out," says Schultz. "If you haven't lived here before, you won't necessarily be aware of holes in the back of the cabinets, and you don't know what kind of openings may be behind your larger appliances."
"Check for open windows, chemicals in the water, mousetraps under the bed or dressers and even drapery cords, which cats can get tangled in," adds Plotnick, who once handled an emergency case involving a dog who drank water from a toilet bowl filled with antifreeze. Only after all of your boxes and furniture have been moved in, and all of the movers have left, should you let your animals out to explore.
Placing familiar objects in relatively the same locations as in your previous home will help ease your animal's anxiety, and now is not the time to change routines or schedules. If your cat's litterbox was in the bathroom of your previous home, put it in the bathroom in the new location. If your dog has been accustomed to eating twice a day, don't suddenly change his feeding schedule to once a day. "Any changes you make should be made slowly," says Schultz. "You want the stresses of the new place to wear off before you start making additional changes. For some animals, it may take days or even weeks to become comfortable."
"Let your animal's behavior be your guide," Schultz recommends. "To that end, it's important for you to be as calm as possible. A lot of the stress that your animal feels comes from you. If you're falling apart, your animal's reaction is going to reflect that. If you have a relatively calm demeanor, that's going to brush off on the animals, too."
"It's not easy to move with animals," says Zawistowski, "but it's part of the obligation we have to them." With forethought and planning, there is no reason why moving to a new home cannot be accomplished with a minimum of stress—for both you and your companions.
Freelance writer Cynthia P. Gallagher resides in Crownsville, MD.
|LEAVING ON A JET PLANE"While large numbers of Americans move every year, most of the time it's a short drive away—within the same community or city," says Steve Zawistowski, Ph.D., vice president of ASPCA Animal Sciences. But for anyone moving to a foreign country, or even Hawaii, the only option is to travel by air.Air travel for pets has long been a controversial issue. According to the Air Transport Association, a trade organization that represents U.S. commercial carriers, U.S. airlines transport about 500,000 animals each year. As many as 5,000 of them do not make it to their destinations safely, or at all. And these figures don't include foreign airlines.
In April 2000, President Clinton signed into law the Safe Air Travel for Animals Act, which requires airlines to improve the handling of animals and report all losses, injuries or deaths of animals entrusted to their care. As a result, one major airline instituted a ban on live animals as checked baggage. Many others will not transport animals during hot summer months.
According to Marc Morrison, founder of Atlanta, GA-based Animal Land Pet Movers, which helps arrange domestic and international travel for animals, choosing the right airline and proper times to fly are crucial in planning a safe trip for your pet.
Most airlines will allow small pets to travel with their owners in the passenger cabin, although they may limit the number of animals allowed per flight. The ASPCA advises against putting pets on planes, unless they can travel in the cabin. If your pet must travel in the cargo hold, book a direct flight.
Many foreign countries and Hawaii require that animals be quarantined for up to six months upon entry. "In these situations, it's often better to use a professional moving company because they may have facilities that are licensed to handle the quarantine," says Zawistowski. Before moving, check with the country's embassy, governmental agency or consulate at least four weeks in advance for any quarantine regulations. Embassies can also provide current information on required vaccinations and health certificates.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which regulates animal air travel through the Animal Welfare Act, additional requirements exist for international flights, including additional ventilation and labeling on carriers, and a shipper's certification.
Moreover, various countries in recent years have prohibited the importation of certain dog breeds, which they deem to be "vicious." For example, Belgium, Australia and Germany do not allow entry to such dogs as pit bull terriers and Rottweilers, even if an individual animal has a problem-free record and all necessary paperwork.
While moving within the United States can be a stressful ordeal, that stress is magnified when the move is to a different country. Simply getting there can mean maneuvering through a variety of obstacles. The last thing you want is for your pet to be denied access on the other end.
According to studies, the average American will move 11 times in his lifetime. If that's true, Gigi was anything but average. During her lifetime, she moved 13 times.
Gigi, a long-haired tortoiseshell, and her brother, Brandy, were adopted 18 years ago by Arnold Plotnick, D.V.M., vice president of the ASPCA's Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital. During their time together, Gigi and Plotnick traveled across the country and back.
Whether it was a four-hour move from Pennsylvania to Maryland, or a three-day trip from Maryland to Colorado, Plotnick always drove, keeping his cats securely restrained in a hard-sided carrier. During the first hour or two of the drive, he would place a sheet over the carrier, which helped eliminate overstimulation and nervousness. After a short time, the cats would quiet down and often go to sleep.
On long drives, Plotnick always stayed at pet-friendly hotels, and he always checked the rooms for hidden dangers before letting the cats out of their carriers. Yet even he can attest to a cat's tendency to hide. "Once, Brandy got behind a headboard in a hotel room, and getting him out was kind of difficult," says Plotnick. "But I've been very lucky. I haven't had many problems when I've moved."
Brandy passed away six years ago, and in 1997, Plotnick adopted Ethel, who has already weathered three moves.
On December 31, 2000, Gigi, who was scheduled to make her fourteenth move with Plotnick, passed away. Says Plotnick, "I'm sure she would have handled that move with the same grace with which she handled all the others."
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ASPCA Animal Watch – Spring 2001
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