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Soaring prices have triggered a vicious, hidden conflict over oil. There have been midnight raids, deception, backstabbing, outright theft and criminal arrests. Only we're not talking about the Middle East or tanker hijackings, and petroleum isn't involved at all.
This is happening right here in Connecticut, and the highly coveted commodity happens to be used cooking oil. That's right, the greasy stuff left over from preparing your french fries, bacon burgers, and General Tso's chicken in deep-fat fryers, woks and on diner cooktops.
Grease rustlers are ripping off restaurants and cooking oil recycling companies all over this state and the rest of the nation, raking in tens of thousands of dollars in illegal profits.
"It's happened at nearly all of our locations," says Dana Smith, a member of the family that operates a chain of Five Guys Burgers and Fries restaurants in Fairfield County. "It's happened in Brookfield, Norwalk, Westport and Fairfield."
One of the most recent oil-sucking raids happened a couple of weeks ago at the Fairfield Five Guys franchise, where thieves got away with an estimated $600 worth of used peanut oil. The thieves sell their stolen grease to biofuel-refining companies.
Brent Baker, CEO of Durham-based Connecticut Biofuels LLC, estimates his recycling company lost something like $120,000 last year to cooking-oil bandits. Baker also operates a sister recylcing firm out of the Bronx, NY, but says the problem is worse in this state.
He also accuses competitors, like Grease Guys, of using underhanded tactics and outright lying to steal away customers.
Grease Guys owners deny they've screwed anybody. "We're one of the few companies out there trying to put a stop to [cooking oil thefts]," says Al Forte, an official with the Bethlehem and Waterbury-based company.
In fact, Grease Guys has been accusing Baker's company of stealing Grease Guys containers from behind restaurants — a charge labeled as totally false by Connecticut Biofuels.
Baker's company has reported one alleged cooking-oil thief, a former employee named Steven Finkler, to police. Finkler was arrested last fall in connection with the theft of used cooking oil from a Wendy's in Torrington, according to court records and his lawyer, Al Mencuccini.
"He supposedly arranged for some company to pick up $25 to $75 worth of used oil," says Mencuccini, adding that Finkler has pleaded not guilty to the criminal conspiracy charge.
Mencuccini also denies Baker's claims that Finkler was systematically attempting to steal Connecticut Biofuel customers or ripping them off on a regular basis. "The proof that those accusations are inaccurate is that there have been no subsequent arrest warrants," Finkler's attorney says.
Finkler was arrested on half a dozen other criminal charges last year. Mencuccini insists those cases were "totally unrelated" to the alleged cooking-oil conspiracy.
Recycled cooking oil, in case you're not tuned into this tree-hugging technology, can be used in any diesel-powered vehicle or in cars converted to run this type of non-petroleum-based fuel.
Baker, who's been in the cooking-oil recycling game since 1995, says the problem of these greasy ripoffs began to get really serious last spring when the price for recycled oil caught fire (so to speak).
He says the cost of a gallon of the stuff went from the normal $1.50 a gallon up as high as $3.37. Like any commodity, recycled cooking oil prices tend to fluctuate, but that jump "was a big, fairly unusual increase," Baker says.
"When the price went that high, we saw thefts go through the roof," Baker recalls. "Now we're getting picked off all the time."
Paul Colson, an official with Western Massachusetts Rendering Co. of Southwick, Mass., said the serious thefts "actually started a little over a year ago, but it's really bad now, and more widespread."
Colson, whose company services restaurants in Connecticut, western Massachusetts and eastern New York, says the theft problem appearse to be worse in Connecticut than other areas.
Kip Moncrief, Connecticut operations for Baker's company, says they've had to go to specially designed barrels and containers with heavy locks and grates, and even those don't always foil the grease thieves. "With the evolution of containment, we've had an evolution of theft," Moncrief says.


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The antics of a grade-schooler and the spanking that followed caused serious consequences for three adults at Campbell Park Elementary.
Teacher assistant Tonya Robinson, a four-year employee, administered the spanking and resigned in lieu of termination. Investigative notes say she struck the boy several times with a belt provided by cafeteria volunteer Shaquanna Shelton, who is no longer allowed to volunteer.
The spanking occurred in the bathroom of the school clinic, allegedly with the knowledge of a health department C.N.A., who has been reassigned to a non-school setting.
One unusual twist: The spanking was administered at the request of the child's mother, described as a longtime personal friend of the teacher assistant.
The boy's grandmother told investigators the child refers to the employee as "Auntie," and the mother had previously given Robinson permission to "smack him on the hand if he misbehaves."
On January 22, the boy was sent to the principal's office after throwing a chair in his classroom. Robinson was working in the office and called his mother, who said he should be spanked.
Nonetheless, "we do not tolerate any kind of corporal punishment in our schools," insisted spokesperson Melanie Marquez Parra, "If a parent asks an employee to do something but what they ask them to do is against school board policy, that's something that we're still going to take a look at."
The boy was reportedly struck several times on the legs with the belt, but was not injured. Criminal charges were not pursued because there was no injury.
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Conservation and wise use of wetlands in Western Asia
[Reprint of a brochure published by the Ramsar Bureau in October 1999. This brochure is supported by a background paper by Parastu Mirabzadeh A. -- see links at the end of this page.]
Conservation and wise use of wetlands in Western Asia
What is the Convention on Wetlands ?
In 1971 the representatives of 18 countries went to the small town of Ramsar in Iran to put their signatures to the Convention on Wetlands, or the Ramsar Convention as it has become known. The architects of the Convention had the foresight to recognise the importance of wetlands as key elements of inland waterways and coastal systems. They also recognised the many services, functions and benefits that wetlands provide and formulated the concept of " wise use" with which the Convention is synonymous today. As of October 1999 there were 116 signatory countries to the Convention.
Ramsar promotes the integrated approach to managing wetland systems so that human uses of these areas are undertaken in such a way as to retain their natural "capital" for future generations. This is "wise use", and Ramsar is now a leader in its implementation globally.
Perhaps the best known aspect of the Ramsar Convention is the List of Wetlands of International Importance, or the "Ramsar List". The List includes sites which the countries concerned have determined meet the Ramsar criteria as "internationally important". They are sites which at the global, regional and national scale contribute to maintaining biodiversity and the natural functioning of our precious water ecosystems.
The Ramsar Convention also encourages and supports countries to develop and implement national policy and legislative frameworks, education and awareness raising programs, as well as inventory, research and training projects. Cooperation between countries for the management of shared wetland systems or species is also a Ramsar priority.
What are wetlands?
Under the Ramsar Convention "wetlands" have a very broad definition. They are defined as "areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six metres". The Convention also provides that they "may incorporate riparian and coastal zones adjacent to the wetlands, and islands or bodies of marine water deeper than six metres at low tide lying within the wetlands". So, under Ramsar, wetlands are everywhere, and it is probably simplest to think of the Convention as having an interest in the management of all water ecosystems (whether permanent or temporary) that are not deep marine waters.
Wetlands in Western Asia
Western Asia, comprising the Middle East and Central Asia, holds parts of the worlds main arid zone. Western Asia embodies many types of fragile ecosystems including deserts, semi-arid lands, mountains and wetlands. Although an arid region, drought is not a limiting factor for the formation of a unique diversity of wetland types. The Ramsar Convention recognises some 31 natural wetland types and of these all but 3 (non-forested peatlands, forested peatlands and tundra wetlands) are found in Western Asia. This area, extending from the Paleotropic to Palearctic realms, has a great variety of wetlands from mountain lakes to mangroves and coral reefs.
Why conserve the wetlands in Western Asia?
The key conservation issue for most wetlands in the arid zones of the world is the supply of water. Some wetlands contribute to the drinking water supply by collecting and releasing water to groundwater systems and surface water reservoirs. During the dry season, groundwater-fed wetlands offset the effects of droughts and water shortage. Wetlands are also natural water filters. The degradation and loss of wetlands can impact water supplies and, in some cases, result in water shortages. It is important to recognise that wetlands are vital elements of water systems, and that in addressing freshwater management problems, integrated water resources management has to be built upon protecting and maintaining "healthy" wetland ecosystems. Population increase and a corresponding increase in demand for water for development purposes has created an urgent need for effective management approaches to balance conservation and development in wetland areas.
The importance of wetlands in arid zones is outstanding and they play a vital role in Western Asia. The people of the region may exploit the components of wetlands directly as products or they may benefit indirectly from the functions and the attributes of wetlands. It is the use of these various characteristics that gives wetlands high economic value and supports the local people directly, whilst also providing goods and services of benefit to the nation. In the past wetlands have been undervalued because many of the ecological services, biological resources, and amenity values they provide are not bought and sold, and hence are difficult to value. Wetlands protect our environment and our society and support economic development.
Direct uses and products
Water Supply. Streams, rivers, ponds and lakes are very frequently used as a source of water for domestic, industrial and agricultural use. Some wetlands are recharge areas for groundwater and some are discharge areas where groundwater flows into the wetland. Water which moves from the wetland to an aquifer can then remain as part of the shallow groundwater system, which may supply water to surrounding areas and sustain the water table. Alternatively, it may eventually move into the deep groundwater system, providing a long-term water resource. It is very evident that those wetlands which supply water for direct use by humans and those wetlands that interact with groundwater must be well protected.
Products of Wetlands. Many wetlands are a source of products used by humans, apart from water itself. Proper management of these wetlands should ensure the sustainable yields of these products. This is a broad category encompassing animal, plant and mineral products, which may be harvested directly from wetland areas. Wetlands are the foundation of the economically important fishing industry and food security in the region. Most fish depend on wetlands for their survival. Freshwater fish depend on wetlands either directly, for food, habitat, or breeding, at some point in their lifecycle; or indirectly by consuming prey which are wetland dependent. Fishes in coastal waters spawn or nurture their young in estuarine wetlands and shellfish depends on tidal flats for survival.
Flow regulation and flood control. Wetlands can act as storage for excess amounts of water (which may occur during times of heavy rainfall or high flows in rivers). The water can come from rain, run-off and rivers or from underground sources and is slowly released into the water system helping to mitigate the impacts of the flood.
Prevention of saline water intrusion. Wetlands help to prevent saline water intrusion in surface and groundwater. In low-lying coastal areas where the underlying substrate is permeable, a wedge of freshwater frequently overlies deeper saline water. The existence of this freshwater wedge is frequently maintained by coastal freshwater wetlands. The outward flow of freshwater from a watercourse, such as a river or a stream, usually limits the entry of seawater into the watercourse.
Protection from natural forces. The physical characteristics of wetland vegetation prevent or reduce erosion of coastlines, estuaries and riverbanks, especially at times of high flow or storm surge.
Sediment and nutrient retention and toxicant removal. The physical properties of some wetlands (e.g. vegetation, size, water depth) tend to slow the flow of water. This is especially true of swamps, marshes and floodplains. This facilitates the deposition, and therefore the removal of sediments. This deposition is closely linked to the beneficial removal of toxic substances and nutrients since these are often bound to sediment particles.
Contribution to the maintenance of natural processes and systems. Wetlands frequently contain or contribute to ecological, geomorphological and geological systems or processes. These processes can be short term or long term. Wetlands act as a carbon sink, they contribute to carbon fixation and carbon dioxide balance and also help prevent the development of acid sulphate soils. Wetlands also help maintain the microclimate. Evapo-transpiration from wetlands maintains local humidity and rainfall levels. If the wetland is destroyed, the amount of local rainfall or humidity will decrease and has adverse effects on human activities especially agriculture. The impacts of human activities on wetlands surrounded by desert or those set in internal basins are severe. In arid regions, the degradation of wetlands and therefore changes in the microclimate extend the harsh climate, contribute to desertification and adversely effect human communities in the area.
Contribution to global biodiversity at three levels: genetic, species and ecosystem. Wetlands are a major contributor to global biodiversity and some are centers of endemism. Some wetlands are habitats of unique, rare or endangered species. Wetlands have rich biodiversity in terms of taxa and important gene pools. There is an immense difference in the level of biodiversity between an arid area with a wetland and one without. Wetlands are transition zones (ecotones) between land and water thus they support not only the communities directly associated with them but those from the aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Representative areas of wetlands should be maintained as part of a general conservation policy for the preservation of genetic, biotic and habitat diversity.
Recreation and ecotourism values of wetlands. Wetlands moderate the arid environment and are well known for their landscape and aesthetic values. These elements contribute to the recreational and eco-tourism values of wetlands in Western Asia. Recreation and tourism in wetlands may contribute significantly to local, regional and national economies. Pristine wetlands are potentially of considerable economic significance for nature-based tourism.
Research and educational values. Many wetlands are used as sites for scientific research, including monitoring, experimentation and reference.
Advantages of joining the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
Joining the Ramsar Convention is the most effective way for countries to promote the conservation and wise use of their wetlands. As with all conventions, the Ramsar Convention is dependent upon the will of the member countries in achieving its mission of "conservation and wise use of wetlands by national action and international cooperation as means to achieving sustainable development throughout the world". The Ramsar Convention Bureau is responsible for providing necessary support services to the Contracting Parties. It is noteworthy that the Bureau is an advisory and support body with no executive power.
Joining the Convention on Wetlands has the following advantages for Contracting Parties:
- Membership in Ramsar gives countries a focal point and direction for the actions necessary to ensure that wetlands, as critical elements of the total environment, are protected and managed sustainably.
- Membership in Ramsar brings with it increased opportunities for seeking expert assistance and support. Ramsar has four official international NGO partner organizations: BirdLife International, IUCN - The World Conservation Union , Wetlands International, and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Through the extended networks provided by these organizations the Contracting Parties have access to a large global community of experts on wetland conservation and wise use.
- Increasingly the donor community and private/commercial sectors are providing support to Ramsar signatories for the conservation and improved management of wetlands.
- The Contracting Parties of the Ramsar Convention are well placed to advise the global community about their special environmental concerns and needs. These needs are brought to the world's attention and considered in global environmental planning and support programs. Ramsars 7th COP in May 1999 adopted a "toolkit" of guidelines to assist with implementation of the convention.
- As more and more countries of the same eco-region join the Ramsar Convention, the Bureau is more likely to develop support tools for their particular wetland ecosystems and problems. It would be to the benefit of all the countries of Western Asia to join the Ramsar Convention, thereby completing the network of international wetlands in this region.
Synergy with Counterpart Conventions
The Convention on Biological Diversity, and the Ramsar Convention are cooperating closely on a wide range of issues under the Joint Work Plan adopted by their Conferences of the Contracting Parties and the Memorandum of Cooperation in place between the secretariats. Under the Joint Work Plan, Ramsar is taking the lead role in encouraging the implementation of appropriate actions for wetland ecosystems. Similarly, the Ramsar Convention has signed a Memoranda of Cooperation with the Convention to Combat Desertification , the Convention on Migratory Species, and the World Heritage Center and is presently pursuing collaborative activities with UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Ramsar is a natural partner with these conventions and is seeking to ensure that efforts are not duplicated and to reduce the administrative burden on signatory states.
Obligations for Signatories
While the act of becoming a signatory to the Ramsar Convention requires the country to agree to take certain actions as set out in the text of the Convention (see below), it does not diminish or remove the exclusive sovereign rights of the member states.
The Convention text sets out five primary obligations for signatories:
- to designate and promote the conservation of at least one Ramsar site (although members are encouraged to designate all of their sites that are "internationally important");
- to formulate and implement planning for the wise use of all wetlands in their territory;
- to establish conservation areas and promote training in wetland research and management;
- to cooperate internationally on transboundary wetlands and water resources, shared wetland species and development aid for wetland projects; and
- to contribute to the Convention budget.
Over the nearly 30 years that the Convention has been operating, there have been seven Conferences of the Contracting Parties where these obligations have been further elaborated by the member states. While these guidelines for interpreting the Convention text do not impose additional "obligations", they do provide detailed information on how countries can be more effective in implementing the Convention.
Procedure for Joining Ramsar
Joining Ramsar is procedurally very simple. But as with any international treaty, Ramsar urges that within the country there be widespread consultation to ensure there is support for, and an understanding of, what is expected of the country once it joins.
To join Ramsar requires only a short letter to UNESCO from the Head of State or Minister of Foreign Affairs, with parliamentary ratification if necessary, declaring that the Government will implement the Convention fully. This should be accompanied by the necessary documentation for designating at least one Wetland of International Importance according to the agreed criteria. Designating a site requires the preparation of a site description ("Ramsar Information Sheet") and map according to the guidelines prepared by the Convention. This is not an onerous task, especially if there already exists a description of the site in a national or regional Directory of Important Wetlands. If the site proposed for designation includes areas under customary or private ownership, it is recommended that the understanding and agreement of the landowners be gained. The formation of site management committees in the local communities is advisable and encouraged under the Ramsar Convention.
To obtain further assistance, please contact:
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
Rue Mauverney 28
CH-1196 Gland, Switzerland
Tel: +41-22-999 0170
Fax: +41-22-999 0169
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Web: http://ramsar.org
Or the closest office of one of the Ramsars "International Organisation Partners":
- BirdLife International
- IUCN - The World Conservation Union
- Wetlands International
- World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Front cover photos:
Top left: WWF/Dr. Petocz
Top right: Bijan Farhang Darehshoori
Bottom left: WWF/ Dr. H. Jungius
Bottom right: WWF-Canon/Rodney Salm
PDF version of the brochure Conservation and wise use of wetlands in Western Asia
Background paper: "Wetlands in Western Asia", by Parastu Mirabzadeh A.


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The Historic New Smyrna Beach Preservation Commission is accepting nominations for the 2013 Donnadine Miller Memorial Historic Preservation Award.
Buildings at least 50 years old or sites associated with a historic event are eligible.
The nomination deadline is Jan. 31.
Past winners include the Night Swan Bed and Breakfast and 601 Faulkner Street. Winners of the 2013 awards will be presented a bronze plaque at a March City Commission meeting.
In 2009, the award program was renamed in memory of Donnadine Miller, who was an active volunteer and member of the community.
Applications are available at City Hall, 210 Sams Ave., the New Smyrna Museum of History, 201 Sams Avenue, and online at www.cityofnsb.com.
For more information, call (386) 424-2138.
Humane Society closed for holiday
The Southeast Volusia Humane Society will close at noon Monday, Dec. 24 and re-open at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 27.
For more information, visit sevhumanesociety.org.
Old cell phones being collected
The Hotel Motel Association is collecting old cell phones to raise funds to help deter domestic violence.
Cell phones may be dropped off at 1808 Concept Court, Daytona Beach, or volunteers will pick them up.
For pick up service, call (386) 257-6828.
Flu shots available at health department
The Volusia County Health Department is offering flu vaccine at its health centers in Daytona Beach, DeLand, New Smyrna Beach and Deltona.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people get vaccinated against influenza as soon as 2012-2013 flu season vaccine becomes available in their community. Influenza seasons are unpredictable.
Flu vaccines are offered at all Volusia County Health Department locations.
The prices are as follows:
$25 for flu, $45 for high-dose flu zone (65 and older) and $65 for pneumonia
Medicare Part B, non-HMO is accepted.
Health Department locations are:
oDaytona Beach, 1845 Holsonback Drive
oNew Smyrna Beach, 7171 W. Canal St.
oDeLand, 935 N. Spring Garden Ave.
oDeltona- 3151 Howland Blvd.
For more information, visit volusiahealth.com.
County administrative offices, libraries to close Christmas Eve
Volusia County administrative offices and libraries will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
On New Year's Eve, administrative offices will be open normal hours and library branches will close at 5 p.m.
Food addicts support group to meet
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous can help those who suffer from food obsession, overeating, undereating and bulimia. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins at FA meetings. There are six weekly meetings in Volusia County.
For more information call (386) 258-0610 or visit www.foodaddicts.org.
No Votran service on Christmas Day or New Year's Day
Votran will not operate bus service Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25, and New Year's Day, Tuesday, Jan. 1, in the Greater Daytona Beach Area, Southeast and West Volusia County areas.
Votran night service will close two hours early Christmas Eve, at approximately 10 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 24.
For more information, call (386) 761-7700 in Daytona Beach, (386) 943-7033 in West Volusia or (386) 424-6800 in Southeast Volusia.
No garbage collection on Christmas
Waste Pro will not collect garbage on Christmas Day and New Year's Day in New Smyrna Beach. Service will resume the following Friday.
For more information, call (386) 424-1850.
Garbage pick up changed for holiday
There will be no garbage, recycling and yard trash collection for residents of unincorporated Volusia County on Christmas and New Year's days.
Unincorporated areas are outside city limits.
Collection days normally scheduled between Dec. 25 and Jan. 4 will be the following day. For instance, Wednesday collections will be on Thursdays.
The Tomoka Landfill and West Volusia Transfer Station will be closed Christmas and New Year's days.
For more information, call Volusia County's Solid Waste Division at (386) 943-7889 or visit www.volusia.org/recycle.
Caregiver support groups offered
The Council on Aging of Volusia County will host a dementia caregiver support group for nonprofessional caregivers at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, at Coronado United Methodist Church,
201 S. Peninsula Ave.
New Smyrna Beach.
Respite Care is provided at all Council on Aging support groups for those in the early to mid-stage of dementia. Reservations are not required. For more information, call (386) 253-4700, Ext. 204.
Grant money available
The United Way Women's Initiative of Volusia has dollars available for limited grant funding to local non-profit organizations and their programs that are either new and/or serve an unmet or under met needs of homeless women and children within the Volusia & Flagler County area. Deadline to apply is 4 p.m., Jan. 18.
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For more information, call (386) 366-9050.
Belong to meet
Belong, the New Smyrna Beach Christian Women's Outreach Group, will meet from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the Venetian Bay Golf Clubhouse, 63 N. Airpark Road, New Smyrna Beach.
The speakers will be Dr. Terry L. Kahn and Dr. Mindy A. Weingarten. They will speak on strengthening spirit, fitness for body, mind and heart.
Participants are asked to be a nonperishable food item for local food pantries.
Reservations are required by Thursday, Jan 3.
To make a reservation, call (386) 663-4593 or e-mail email@example.com.
Edgewater Landing contributes to Sandy Relief
Edgewater Landing Retirement Community has many residents with family and friends in the New Jersey and New York area devastated by Hurricane Sandy in October, and others who want to lend a helping hand.
Being more than 1,000 miles away is such a helpless feeling, so the community held a "Disaster Relief Event" in Edgewater Landing to raise funds for folks who can use a hand.
Dec. 5 was the pasta dinner fundraiser. The community raised $2,400 to send to The Salvation Army in New York City.
Pet Vet Cruiser announces January schedule
Volusia County's Pet Vet Cruiser offers low-cost spaying and neutering services to residents of unincorporated parts of the county and the cities of DeLand and South Daytona.
Here's where the mobile clinic will be in January:
oFire Station 23, 1850 Pioneer Trail, New Smyrna Beach: Jan. 2, 16 and 30
oRockin' Ranch, 801 S. Nova Road, Ormond Beach: Jan. 9 and 23
Fees are based on income. Appointments are required and may be made by calling (386) 323-3575 in Daytona Beach, or (386) 424-6875 in New Smyrna Beach.
For more information, visit volusia.org/petvet.
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Baseball falls in series opener at Arizona
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TUCSON, Ariz. – The Northern Colorado baseball team scored the first run of the game against No. 14 Arizona, but the Wildcats shut down the Bears from that point on, going on to win 11-1.
Senior Bret Fanning started the game with a single to right field, Adam Hilker followed with a single and Fanning scored when senior T.J. Berge hit a sacrifice fly to center for the 1-0 lead for the Bears (0-5). The Wildcats (11-3) tallied four runs in the second and one in the third. Neither team scored in the fourth, but Arizona notched five in the fifth to put the game out of reach.
"We had two big innings," said Head Coach Carl Iwasaki. "We were in the game until we gave up the five runs in the fifth."
Senior right-handed pitcher Joe Sawicki (0-2) started the game on the hill. In 4.1 innings, he gave up 10 runs (eight earned) on 11hits, walking two and striking out one.
Cameron Tallman threw 0.2 innings, not allowing a run on two hits. Chris Carlberg pitched the next two innings, giving up one run on three hits, striking out two. Senior Brendan Hall was on the hill for the final frame and shut down the Wildcats, not allowing a hit in four batters faced.
"One of the bright spots tonight was definitely Chris Carlberg," said Iwasaki. "He had two shutout innings and gave up just one earned run with nine batters faced."
Northern Colorado scored its one run on five hits and tallied four errors in the game, while Arizona scored 11 runs on 16 hits and committed zero errors.
The top of the Bears lineup got all five hits as Fanning and Hilker each had two and Berge had one.
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Nelson The town of Nelson is looking into the possibility of approving a town road use agreement as a way to protect its roads from damage caused by heavy industrial trucking. The board heard a presentation from Delta Engineers, of Endwell, N.Y., concerning its Delta Road Protection Program, which would survey and inventory the condition of all town roads, require any heavy industries to file road use information so the town can determine potential road damage to be caused by trucking and, if a company's trucks cause damage, require the company to fund the cost of protection or repair measures.
"We have a simple, uniform, unbiased approach to get the information … and we try to minimize the paperwork involved," Delta project manager Aaron Falkenmeyer told the board.
Delta has been the "predominant engineering company for this" throughout Madison County, said town Supervisor Roger Bradstreet. The company has worked with numerous local towns on road protection plans, and most recently signed an agreement with the town of Cazenovia. Delta representatives also gave a presentation to the Madison County Board of Supervisors last year.
"I've been talking with Aaron for a couple of months now," Bradstreet said. "So this is not new for Nelson as a board."
If the board decided to contract with Delta for the program, it would take about two months to get it up and running, Falkenmeyer said. The agreement, if approved, would not have any power to regulate heavy trucking on county or state roads in the town.
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Womb cancer risks and causes
This page tells you about the possible causes and risk factors for womb cancer. There is information about
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- How common womb cancer is
- What a risk factor is
- Age
- Being overweight
- Diet and alcohol
- Having had children or not
- Menstrual history
- Endometrial hyperplasia
Womb cancer is most often diagnosed in women between the ages of 60 and 79. We don't know exactly what causes it. But there are some things that we know may increase risk and others that seem to reduce risk.
Risk factors for womb cancer
Overweight or obese women are generally more likely to develop womb cancer than women of a normal weight.
Factors related to your menstrual history can increase the risk of womb cancer, including starting periods early and having a late menopause.
Having had a baby lowers your risk of womb cancer. If you have more than one child, you lower your risk even further.
You can view and print the quick guides for all the pages in the About womb cancer section.
This section is about the most common type of womb cancer - endometrial cancer. The endometrium is the inner lining of the womb and all endometrial cancers start here. It is also called uterine cancer or cancer of the uterus. There is also information about rare types of womb cancer in this section.
About 8,500 women are diagnosed with womb cancer in the UK each year. About 5 out of every 100 cancers diagnosed in women are womb cancers (5%). This makes it the 4th most common cancer in women in the UK.
We don't know exactly what causes endometrial womb cancer. But there are some things that might increase the risk of developing it. And there are other factors that seem to reduce the risk. Having a risk factor does not necessarily mean that you will develop cancer. Also, not having any risk factors does not necessarily mean that you will not develop cancer.
Many of the risk factors for womb cancer relate to the body's exposure to the female sex hormone, oestrogen. Or to the balance between types of the two female sex hormones, oestrogen and progesterone. Oestrogen without progesterone to balance it increases the risk of womb cancer. Doctors call this unopposed oestrogen. The body stops making progesterone after the menopause, but still produces a small amount of oestrogen. So this explains why womb cancer is much more common in women after the menopause.
Most women diagnosed with womb cancer have had their menopause. It occurs most commonly in women between the ages of 60 and 79. About 93 out of every 100 cases occur in women over 50, with the average age at diagnosis in the UK being 63. Fewer than 1 in 20 cases (5%) are diagnosed in women under 40. But women who have a particular gene fault called HNPCC are more likely than the general population to develop it at a younger age.
Women who are very overweight (obese) are generally 2 or 3 times as likely to develop womb cancer than women of a normal weight. Women who are very obese may increase their risk by up to 6 times. A Cancer Research UK study published in 2011 found that being overweight or obese causes around a third of womb cancers. This is probably because fatter women have higher levels of oestrogen. Fat cells (also called adipose tissue) convert certain hormones into a type of oestrogen. So the more body fat you have, generally the more oestrogen you produce. When more oestrogen is produced the lining of the womb builds up. When more lining (endometrial) cells are produced, there is a greater chance of one of them becoming cancerous.
Another reason for the higher risk of womb cancer in overweight women may be related to insulin. Insulin helps the body to unlock and use the energy in food that we eat. People who are overweight can sometimes become resistant to insulin. This means that although the body produces insulin, the insulin doesn't work as well as usual. To make up for this, the body makes too much. Some studies show that higher levels of insulin are linked to an increased risk of womb cancer. This may be because the extra insulin can stimulate cancerous growth in the lining of the womb.
Diet only seems to play a small role in in womb cancer. If you eat a high fat diet you may have a higher risk of developing womb cancer. We don't know whether this is directly to do with the fat in your diet, or because eating more fat tends to make you overweight.
Some studies have reported a lower risk of womb cancer in women who eat a lot of isoflavones (found in soya based foods). Isoflavones are part of a group of plant chemicals known as phyto oestrogens. The way phyto oestrogens act is quite complex but they may block some of the effects of oestrogen. This seems to offer some protection from womb cancer.
Coffee has been shown to reduce womb cancer risk, although we need more studies to be clear about this.
There is some evidence that fibre in the diet and a higher intake of vegetables reduces womb cancer risk. But some studies have not shown a link and we need more research to be sure.
Two recent analyses of studies showed no link between drinking alcohol and the risk of womb cancer.
If you have never been pregnant you are more likely to develop womb cancer than if you have had children. Studies seem to show that having one child lowers your risk by about a third. Different studies give different figures but if you have 3 or more children your risk could be lowered by up to two thirds. Oestrogen levels are low and progesterone levels are high in pregnancy. Normally, at times during your menstrual cycle, there is oestrogen in your body without progesterone to balance it. Doctors call this unopposed oestrogen. Unopposed oestrogen increases the risk of womb cancer. Anything that stops this, even for a few months, lowers the risk of womb cancer.
Some factors linked with periods (menstruation) can increase your risk of womb cancer because they cause higher levels of oestrogen. Examples are
- Irregular bleeding during and after the menopause
- Infertility due to failure of the ovaries
- A late menopause
- Failing to release an egg every month (ovulate)
- Not having periods, or not having them often
- Having longer than average periods
- Starting your periods early
All these factors can contribute to your risk of womb cancer.
Endometrial hyperplasia is a benign condition where the lining of the womb becomes thicker. If you have this thickening you have a higher risk of developing womb cancer, especially if the extra lining cells are abnormal. Symptoms of endometrial hyperplasia are heavy periods, bleeding between periods, and bleeding after menopause. Your doctor may advise a procedure called a D and C if you have these symptoms. D and C stands for dilation and curettage. It means opening up the cervix and scraping away the extra cells from inside the womb. The cells are then examined under a microscope to see if they are abnormal or not. Instead of a D and C your doctor may advise a hysteroscopy and a biopsy of the lining of the womb.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is also called Stein Leventhal syndrome and is a condition where cysts grow in the ovaries. Women with PCOS have a hormone imbalance which may cause very irregular periods. They are also more likely to be insulin resistant, overweight, and have diabetes. They have an increased risk of womb cancer compared to women who don't have PCOS. But this may be because all the symptoms are also risk factors for womb cancer. A study in Australia showed that women under 50 who have PCOS have 4 times the risk of womb cancer than women of the same age who do not have PCOS.
Most women (more than 90%) who have PCOS do not develop womb cancer.
You are at a slightly increased risk of getting womb cancer if you have had cancer of the colon, rectum or breast in the past. Similarly, once you have had womb cancer, you have a slightly increased risk of developing certain other cancers.
Research has shown that daughters of women with womb cancer have double the risk of women in the general population.
Most cancers are not caused by a gene that you inherited. They are caused by gene changes in your lifetime as cells divide and grow to repair or replace old or damaged cells. Cancers due to these gene changes are called sporadic. But some cancers are caused by cancer genes that you were born with. If you have several close relatives on the same side of the family who have had bowel cancer or womb cancer you may be at increased risk of womb cancer because of a faulty gene. But even if there is a faulty gene in your family, you may not have inherited it.
Hereditary non polyposis colon cancer (HNPCC) is an inherited faulty gene associated with an increased risk of some cancers, especially bowel cancer. This condition is also sometimes called Lynch syndrome. Other than bowel cancer, womb cancer is the most common cancer linked with this syndrome. Out of every 100 women who carry the HNPCC gene fault, 40 to 60 will develop womb cancer at some point in their lives. In this group of women, womb cancer tends to start at a younger age than in the general population. About 1 in 6 womb cancers in women with the HNPCC gene fault are diagnosed before the age of 40. But it is important to remember that womb cancers in these women are often picked up at an early stage and so are more likely to be cured.
An increased risk of womb cancer is a known side effect of taking tamoxifen, which is a hormonal therapy for breast cancer. Scientists think this is because the drug has a similar effect on the womb to oestrogen. If you have been taking tamoxifen for more than two years or so, you may be monitored for possible signs and symptoms of womb cancer. The major sign to look out for is unexpected bleeding. It is important to tell your doctor if your periods have stopped and you have any vaginal bleeding while you are taking tamoxifen.
Raloxifene, another hormonal treatment for breast cancer, has also been shown to increase womb cancer risk in one study. But the picture is not clear, because another study showed a reduction in womb cancer risk in women who took raloxifene.
If you have had breast cancer it is important to remember that the benefits of taking tamoxifen or other hormone therapies to prevent your breast cancer coming back are more important than the small risk of getting womb cancer.
Hormone replacement therapy is used by many women to control the symptoms of menopause. There are different types of HRT. Oestrogen only HRT increases the risk of womb cancer and is normally only prescribed to women who have had their womb removed (a hysterectomy).
Some studies show a small reduction in risk of womb cancer in women taking continuous combined HRT (containing oestrogen and progesterone). But a recent study looked at long term use of HRT. It found that normal weight women taking continuous combined HRT for 10 years or longer had an increased risk of womb cancer. Heavier women showed a slight reduction in risk with long term use of combined continuous HRT. We need further studies to check this.
Women also need to take into account the risk of other cancers when choosing whether to take HRT. Women taking combined HRT have a slightly increased risk of breast cancer. So if you are considering using HRT you need to discuss the risks and benefits of the treatment with your doctor.
Most types of birth control pills used today normally decrease the risk of womb cancer. These contain either a combination of oestrogen and progesterone (combination pills), or progesterone only (mini pills).
Regular use of talcum powder in the genital area may increase the risk of womb cancer. One study showed a 24% increase in postmenopausal women. But a more recent study in Australia did not show a link between the use of talcum powder in the genital area and womb cancer.
Diabetes and high blood pressure are both linked to being overweight and so may be connected with womb cancer for that reason. But several studies show a higher risk of womb cancer in women with diabetes, even after taking bodyweight into account.
Some studies show a reduced risk of womb cancer for women who are more physically active. But other studies do not show a reduced risk. A recent Cancer Research UK study has shown that being inactive, causes just under 4 out of 100 womb cancers (4%). In the study, moderate activity was described as taking at least 30 minutes of exercise 5 times a week. This needs to be exercise that makes you slightly short of breath. Any link may just be because physically active women have a lower bodyweight.
White women have a greater chance of developing womb cancer than black women. But if black women do get womb cancer, these cancers are more likely to be faster growing tumours. Womb cancer is quite common in Jewish women and the highest incidence is in white women living in the USA. It is much less common in Japan, India and Africa. The reason for these differences is not known but it may be due to a combination of genetics and lifestyle.
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The Olympics ended yesterday, and the Democratic National Convention begins tonight in Denver, giving big and small U.S. dailies more Page One news than might be hoped for on a Monday morning in August.
The Tuscaloosa News in Alabama squares off a hometown angle to "Local Dems head for Denver," while asking, "After glow of games, what's next for China?" The East Valley Tribune in Mesa, Ariz., answers that with much of the front page devoted to "Games impact enduring," and "McCain rips Obama's choice of Biden for VP." The North County Times in Escondido, Calif., takes a middle-of-the-road approach to the games with "Mixed legacy likely for China's Olympics," while leading with "Obama aims for vote of blue-collar workers," a head similar to many seen this morning.
Closer to the convention scene, the Aurora Sentinel in Colorado has a big front page photo of cops at the ready with the caption "IT'S SHOWTIME! Protests snarl traffic ahead of opening day of the Democratic convention in Denver." Its Olympics story is inside but teased on Page One with "USA closes out Olympics with hoops redemption." The Day in New London, Conn., has an Olympics photo and asks, "What's the next act for China?" while noting that "Democrats heading to Denver see that there is work to do."
VP candidate Joe Biden is the lead story in his home state daily, The News Journal in Wilmington, Del., with "Biden's test: female voters," while also reporting that "China garners praise for Olympics." The Ledger in Lakeland, Fla., tells its readers that "All Fla. delegates in place" and expected "to be key again," while still playing up the Olympics with a picture and a look to the 2012 games in London.
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The Lansing State Journal in Michigan uses much of Page One to report "16 'glorious' days of Olympic feats go out with superstar-studded bang," and noting that "Dems in Denver pursue harmony, history, humility." We'll see about that later in the week.
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The nectar of various flowering plants. Monarch larvae eat only milkweed.
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Monarchs live in fields and parks where milkweed and native plants are common. Because monarchs feed on flowering plants, many homeowners are converting portions their backyards from grass to flowers to help the butterfly population. Each fall, tens of millions of monarchs, including those from Minnesota, migrate to wintering grounds west of Mexico City.
Researchers believe as many as 50 million monarchs migrate south each fall. To help the population, homeowners should plant flowering plants rather than grass or shrubs.
To learn more about home butterfly gardens click HERE.
A male monarch can be distinguished from a female by the presence of a black scent gland on each hind wing.
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Wimbledon, England (Sports Network) - Serena Williams will not be a repeat champion at Wimbledon after she was a stunning fourth-round loser against German Sabine Lisicki on Monday at The Championships.
The 23rd-seeded Lisicki took down the world No. 1 superstar 6-2, 1-6, 6-4 on the famed Centre Court at the All England Club.
Williams was riding a career-best 34-match winning streak, which included Wimbledon, U.S. Open and French Open titles. She also captured an Olympic gold medal here at the All England Club last year.
The big-serving Lisicki is now 6-4 lifetime against top-10 women at Wimbledon.
Lisicki overcame a 3-0 deficit in the third set to oust the five-time Wimbledon champion Williams, who is a 16-time Grand Slam singles titlist who had won three of the previous four Wimbledon championships.
The 23-year-old Lisicki stunningly broke Williams for a 5-4 lead in the final set when the American great misfired long with a backhand.
Serving for the match, Lisicki failed on a first match point when she sent a forehand long, but she got another shot at a match point when Williams netted a forehand return.
Lisicki converted on that second match point with a forehand winner into a wide-open court, which marked her fifth break of Williams in the see-saw affair.
The match ended in 2 hours, 4 minutes, as the German smacked 10 aces, compared to seven for Williams, as both players broke serve five times.
"I didn't play the big points good enough," Williams said. "I didn't do what I do best.
"I think Sabine played really well," Williams added. "There's huge room for improvement for me."
When asked is Lisicki was reading her serve well on Monday, Williams said: "Yeah, I felt like she was just on today."
Lisicki is now 1-2 lifetime against the 31-year-old Williams. This was their first-ever meeting on the German's favorite surface, grass.
Williams topped Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska in last year's finale at the AEC.
The Williams loss means that a member of the "Big Three" -- Williams, Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova -- will not win a major event for the first time since the 2011 U.S. Open. One of the three woman had won the last six Slams. Azarenka pulled out of her second-round match because of a knee injury last week, while Sharapova was shocked by Portugal's Michelle Larcher de Brito in the second round on the same day as Azarenka's pull out.
In other fourth-round action involving top-eight seeds, No. 6 Li Na of China whipped 11th-seeded Italian Roberta Vinci 6-2, 6-0 and No. 8 Czech Petra Kvitova handled 19th-seeded Spaniard Carla Suarez Navarro 7-6 (7-5), 6-3. Li was this year's Australian Open runner-up to Azarenka and is a former French Open champ. The quality left-hander Kvitova captured her lone Grand Slam title here at the All England Club two years ago by beating Sharapova in the final.
Also on Day 7, 20th-seeded Belgian Kirsten Flipkens bested Italian Flavia Pennetta 7-6 (7-2), 6-3 and capable Estonian Kaia Kanepi knocked out left- handed heavy British favorite Laura Robson 7-6 (8-6), 7-5. Flipkens will face Kvitova in the quarterfinals, while Kanepi will battle Lisicki in the round of eight.


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I've tried letter openers before, but the scratch the heck out of my tablet's screen whenever I tried to open an e-mail...
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Commissioner promises courteous and friendly border
has been a summer of discontent at local borders. As the
department of homeland security forged ahead creating the
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The new program will include "professionalism training" for all inspectors, a new complaint/comment tracking process and a pledge to travelers. A copy of the pledge will publicly display the agency's "commitment to the traveling public that they be treated with courtesy and respect."
Seattle district media relations officer Mike Milne said the program was not triggered by rising complaints of mistreatment at the border. "In the last few years those numbers are neither up or down," he said.
However, since mid-July The Northern Light has received 20 letters to the editor regarding the behavior of border inspectors, half of them documenting specific allegations ranging from simple rudeness to abuse of power and intimidation. Congressman Rick Larsen acknowledged that his office had also seen a rise in complaints about heavy-handed border inspections. "I don't want to put a degree to it but there has been an increase," he said.
Canada and USA Immigration Services owner F. Scott said his sign just south of the Pacific Highway port of entry has been bringing in a steady flow of those refused entry at the U.S. border. "For the most part they don't have enough evidence of ties and equity," Scott said. "Some Canadians think they can just come to the states for six months. That's up to the inspector and the burden is on people to prove they're not illegally immigrating."
Sharon Simpson was one of the few who complained in a letter to the editor who did not ask to have their name withheld for fear of retribution next time they try to cross the border. Simpson, a White Rock gallery owner with a boat moored at the Semiahmoo Marina, was refused entry to the United States and had her NEXUS privileges revoked the first week of August after an inspector she described in her letter as "obnoxious" detained her for two hours dissatisfied with her residence status since she did not own her White Rock residence, but rented it. "They told me I was using my NEXUS too much to cross the border, but I thought that's what it was for," Simpson said. "I was really shaken up and affected. I couldn't speak about it without crying for two days."
A week later Simpson had her NEXUS back along with an apology from port director Peg Fearon. "I got it back but I'm still nervous crossing the border," Simpson said.
Milne said Simpson's complaint was reviewed after Fearon became aware of the incident through the letter in The Northern Light, not through the normal complaint process. "We encourage passengers who feel they have been mistreated to file a complaint at the time, ask to speak to a supervisor," he said. "Local managers review these cases, speak with the inspector, get their side of the story. If action is warranted it could be anything from a letter in their file to more severe action."
Milne said, other complaints were more about travelers
not liking the rules than inspectors being
harsh in enforcing them. "In some
cases allegation have been shown to be
unfounded," he said. "People
come in ranting and raving and others witness
it." Milne said border
crossers should be prepared for the highest
level of legal scrutiny by law enforcement
allowed, including searches of their belongings,
their vehicle, their personal items and
even their person. "It's the
broadest search authority in the United
States," he said. "It's
basically a warrantless search that's
been upheld in the courts for many years.
We take that authority very seriously and
we don't subject people to unnecessary
searches but many still don't like
Simpson said since her letter was published she's heard from several others who have been driven to tears at the border and speculated the power inspectors hold over travelers could lead some to enjoy wielding it. "He wanted me to cry," she said. "I would have been out of there a lot sooner if I had cried." She applauded the new professionalism program, and commended Fearon for what she said was a noticeable new air of courtesy at the local ports. "She's serious," Simpson said, referring to Fearon's commitment in The Northern Light that all CBP employees have a duty to treat travelers with dignity and respect. "I've already seen a difference."
Besides a program of politeness, the new professionalism initiative includes a national review of how decisions are made on the front lines. Bonner said the new program gives local port directors, inspectors and supervisors discretionary oversight so that, "individuals who do not pose any risk – who are not a potential terrorist or criminal threat, and who are not likely to remain in the U.S. illegally, be paroled – that is permitted to enter the U.S." This differs from former immigration and naturalization policies, explained public information officer Cherise Miles, which focused on inadmissibility. "If there was any reason a person could be inadmissible, he was not admitted to the United States," she said. "What changes here is our emphasis is towards admissibility. "If there is no evidence someone is excludable there are discretionary measures like paroles and waivers to let you in."
Bonner said teams would be reviewing how that discretionary power is used in primary and secondary inspections "to make sure we're keeping potential terrorists and criminals out, but allowing in those who pose no risk whatso-ever."
Simpson's case and others highlight how such a review might be needed to bring some consistency and predictability to the border. A truck driver was given no reason for being denied admission to the NEXUS program for low-risk passengers, but was admitted to the FAST pre-clearance program for low-risk freight trucks. At one port a U.S. foster parent was told her three-year old foster child would not be allowed back into the United States from Canada without a notarized birth certificate, but at another port was told that a notarized letter from state children's services was sufficient. In Point Roberts an elderly man who had crossed the border weekly for 30 years was denied entry because he had stolen a parrot from a bar during World War II.
Simpson's case the day after her refused entry
for not owning her home, her husband
went to bring documents proving their residence to immigration
authorities and left having been told "they were
satisfied everything was in order, I could get my NEXUS
back," she said.
The supervisor at the NEXUS office
said no, and indicated his office had evidence of a fraudulent
art importation charge on her record, making her high
risk. Looking into the charge the next day, the Simpsons
were told by a Peace Arch supervisor there was no evidence
of it. The next day she was called by the NEXUS supervisor,
returning her NEXUS privileges. Fearon's apology
came several days later. "After
everything, it was absolutely not
what I was expecting," Simpson
Bonner said through the new initiative the now unified border enforcement agencies "have been given an unprecedented opportunity to develop a "new tradition" – as a new law enforcement agency – a tradition of professionalism and excellence among our workforce for years to come."


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Definition of catananche in English:
catanancheLine breaks: cata|nan¦che
Pronunciation: /ˌkatəˈnaŋki /
A plant of a genus that includes cupid's dart.
- Genus Catananche, family Compositae
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- The bright blue, cornflower-like blooms of catananche appear continuously from early to late summer and are at their peak in midsummer.
- Catananche is a genus of the botanical family Asteraceae.
from modern Latin, from Latin catanance, a plant used in love potions, from Greek katanankē, from kata- 'down' + anankē 'compulsion'.
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