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The Fiber Disease
Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Medicine. Anything human!
Moderator: BioTeam
How in the heck did the deer get the copper in them? This is vet study.
"Necropsy of 2 white-tailed deer fawns who died acutely revealed diarrhea and melena in case No. 1 and no gross changes in case No. 2. Histologically, the livers of both deer displayed multifocal coagulative necrosis, with infiltrations of neutrophils, macrophages, and lymphocytes. By Warthin-Starry staining, bundles of filamentous bacteria were identified within hepatocytes at the periphery of the necrotic foci in case No. 1."
Related to myocarditis which is end stage in Chagas Disease, but with the modified trypanasoma protist added into the construct. Also an association to copper. Copper is an allergen to many mammals and humans. But, in this case is toxic.
I am going backwards, since forward thinking people only see the road ahead and cannot remember where they went.
from the cited journal for the experiment on the infected mice which is an experiment with interluken which is a study on immunity.
Now, if animals are getting a hepatic type disease, tell where that might come from?
I look at the references also.
But, what is not told the public from the health departments is that this is happening to animals. And it does not happen to humans?
Why are they making a study of this, if there is no danger to mammals or humans?
It is why and what that is not reported to the public.
Biofilms are forming in animals, why? The study on mice is to find the immune problem, to vaccinate.
If one realizes that it is the bacteria, quorem sensing and signalling that sets the stage for this. Too much bacteria in air, water, and plants.
Bacteria overload, not in the vaccine area.
Viruses cause disease. How did the deer get the virus?
to beat the local devastation, one has to start locally, not top down, that is what the CDC does. Each area is different, with different novel organisms thrown in the environment, just to see what it will do and to control all aspects of every living biological entity.
It is power at the top that is infiltrating locally in ways in plain sight, that no one questions. They are called agents, or NGO's or agents of the environmental control of every organism on earth, a new tree of life, because the one we have isn't good enough because it does not include the new novel organisms.
This is why animals are getting sick. Many of them.
We have CJD in deer here, add hepatitis to that and toxic copper.
Where is it coming from? and it is not in cattle? or horses?
or cats or dogs? The animals have been suffering for some time now.
This might clarify it a little bit more:
"Tyzzer's disease is caused by the obligate intracellular bacterium called Clostridium piliforme (formerly Bacillus piliformis). The microbe was discovered and characterized in 1917 by Ernest Edward Tyzzer, a professor at Harvard Medical School and an authority on avian coccidia. He recovered C. piliforme from Japanese waltzing mice (Mus bactrianus) and published his findings in a comprehensive 37-page article1. Tyzzer provided a very thorough characterization of the agent, including clinical aspects of the disease, epidemiology, pathology, and reproduction of disease after experimental inoculation by several routes or exposure to soiled bedding. Bedding that was held for over one year remained infectious for mice.
The host range of C. piliforme is broad and includes all laboratory rodents and rabbits, several wild rodents, domestic animals, and several exotic non-rodent hosts. Much of our knowledge about host range is derived from case reports. One common theme is that the animals involved were frequently very young (puppies, kittens, calves, foals) or were immunosuppressed by virtue of another, often viral, infection2-5.
The target organs in animal infections are the intestine (distal ileum, cecum and proximal colon), the liver, and less often, the heart1. Enteric lesions can be severe, often with demonstration of bacilli in epithelial cells and smooth muscle cells of the muscularis mucosa and tunica muscularis interna and externa. The most frequently encountered lesion in all species of affected animals is focal hepatic necrosis. Since the first description of Tyzzer's disease in 1917, there has been only a single case report documenting a C. piliforme infection of a human being6. As was true of the animal case reports, the individual was severely immunosuppressed due to an intercurrent viral infection; however, the single human infection presented as skin lesions rather than the internal lesions described for other species,",,,,,,,
Not reported because American Medical gave it another name.
Too bad AMA doesn't learn from history. I do not think they mean to.
A further description:
"The organism causing Tyzzer's disease is unusual. It is intracellular, pleomorphic, spore-forming, and motile. Although gram stains indicate that C. piliforme is gram-negative, the organism falls into a category of agents that are "extremely oxygen-sensitive (eos)" and can be shown to be gram-positive only if fixation and staining are done under anaerobic conditions7,8. C. piliforme stains weakly with hematoxylin and eosin, so confirmation is frequently made using silver impregnation or Giemsa stains. The vegetative form, readily visible microscopically, is large and ranges from 8-40 mm in length. The organism does not grow in cell-free medium, but does replicate in yolk sacs of embryonic eggs and in certain cell cultures. Vaccine-challenge studies have supported the hypothesis that C. piliforme isolates are morphologically identical but antigenically distinct9,10.
Transmission of C. piliforme occurs primarily by ingestion of spores in contaminated feces. The vegetative form is labile and is not thought to play a significant role in natural transmission. The spores, however, may remain infectious for years......
The diagnosis of Tyzzer's disease most frequently hinges on light microscopic observation and/or serologic detection. Seroconversion relies on active replication of viable organisms present within body tissues. Gross liver lesions are not always present. Immunosuppression of suspect colonies, in attempts to induce clinical disease, has met with variable success. And gerbils, although very susceptible to many C. piliforme isolates, are not universally susceptible.
Possible sources of C. piliforme include bedding, feed, and water. Antibiotic treatment simply drives the organism "underground," reducing obvious clinical disease. Decontamination is difficult because of the spore-forming nature of the bacterium; however, spore inactivation can be achieved by autoclaving supplies and/or by the use of gamma irradiation or ethylene oxide. Treatment with 0.3% sodium hypochlorite or 2% peracetic acid for 5 minutes also inactivates the spores18. C. piliforme spores are resistant to ethanol, phenolic germicidal detergents, and quaternary ammonium compounds and show a graded response to formaldehyde based on contact time18."
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I think we call it hepatitis, and of course a vaccine would be needed for it.
This is in the wild........
C. pulmoni one gets the same way, through spores.
Maybe you can understand it better in pictures:
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/pagere ... ageindex=4
I do not know how DOE got into this, but, here they are: The caco-2 cell monolayers.
http://www.osti.gov/energycitations/pro ... id=5239861
Dear screaming witch,
Honey, you must be scarrrrrred; scared of the truth. I can prove every one of my gd articles. Want me to????? b/c I'd love it......but....although I'm holding out for maybe a cure or some dough....
looks like I might just have to give in an nail ya......and.....you KNOW I CAN!!!!! One more comment from you witch and I begin. I will start with Oklahoma State University and will take you all the way to the netherlands and end up in your backyard.......Virginia///////
Ready???? Just say when.
All you do is lie.......and the people you want people to write to are nothing more than part of the cover up.......I mean even your honorable judge connection is........uhhh, well, he's heavily invested in the biotech field is HE NOT??????
I'm all for anyone making the dough but don't come on here and scream that we are the ones that are crazy.....only makes you look real......a witch that lies////////and lies and changes her story,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,you are stressed out honey and it shows.......
you should go smoke some ricin or something.......now get on that broom and jet away............................
I'm very sorry, I just read your post but have not finished the links yet.
I don't think we should waste our time here to tell you the truth......
Sky, did you find the CdC yet.??????heheheheheheheheeeee Did you read where I said the microbes were.....hehehehe I will go ahead and post that link I guess since I'm so paranoid.......
but here. First read what molecular technology is......
2.2 What is molecular nanotechnology?
Molecular nanotechnology is an anticipated manufacturing technology that will make it possible to build complex three-dimensional structures to atomic specification using chemical reactions directed by nonbiological machinery. In molecular manufacturing, each atom would go to a selected place, bonding with other atoms in a precisely designated manner. Nanotechnology promises to give us thorough control of the structure of matter.
Since most of the stuff around us and inside us is composed of atoms and gets its characteristic properties from the placement of these atoms, the ability to control the structure of matter on the atomic scale has many applications. As K. Eric Drexler wrote in Engines of Creation, the first book on nanotechnology (published in 1986):
Coal and diamonds, sand and computer chips, cancer and healthy tissue: throughout history, variations in the arrangement of atoms have distinguished the cheap from the cherished, the diseased from the healthy. Arranged one way, atoms make up soil, air, and water arranged another, they make up ripe strawberries. Arranged one way, they make up homes and fresh air; arranged another, they make up ash and smoke.
Nanotechnology, by making it possible to rearrange atoms effectively, will enable us to transform coal into diamonds, sand into supercomputers, and to remove pollution from the air and tumors from healthy tissue.
Central to Drexler's vision of nanotechnology is the concept of the assembler. An assembler would be a molecular construction device. It would have one or more submicroscopic robotic arms under computer control. The arms would be capable of holding and placing reactive compounds so as to positionally control the precise location at which a chemical reaction takes place. The assembler arms would grab a molecule (but not necessarily individual atoms) and add it to a work-piece, constructing an atomically precise object step by step. An advanced assembler would be able to make almost any chemically stable structure. In particular, it would be able to make a copy of itself. Since assemblers could replicate themselves, they would be easy to produce in large quantities.
There is a biological parallel to the assembler: the ribosome. Ribosomes are the tiny construction machines (a few thousand cubic nanometers big) in our cells that manufacture all the proteins used in all living things on Earth. They do this by assembling amino acids, one by one, into precisely determined sequences. These structures then fold up to form a protein. The blueprint that specifies the order of amino acids, and thus indirectly the final shape of the protein, is called messenger RNA. The messenger RNA is in turned determined by our DNA, which can be viewed (somewhat simplistically) as an instruction tape for protein synthesis. Nanotechnology will generalize the ability of ribosomes so that virtually any chemically stable structure can be built, including devices and materials that resemble nothing in nature.
Mature nanotechnology will transform manufacturing into a software problem. To build something, all you will need is a detailed design of the object you want to make and a sequence of instructions for its construction. Rare or expensive raw materials are generally unnecessary; the atoms required for the construction of most kinds of nanotech devices exist in abundance in nature. Dirt, for example, is full of useful atoms.
By working in large teams, assemblers and more specialized nanomachines will be able to build large objects quickly. Consequently, while nanomachines may have features on the scale of a billionth of a meter – a nanometer – the products could be as big as space vehicles or even, in a more distant future, the size of planets.
Because assemblers will be able to copy themselves, nanotech products will have low marginal production costs – perhaps on the same order as familiar commodities from nature's own self-reproducing molecular machinery such as firewood, hay, or potatoes. By ensuring that each atom is properly placed, assemblers would manufacture products of high quality and reliability. Leftover molecules would be subject to this strict control, making the manufacturing process extremely clean.
The speed with which designs and instruction lists for making useful objects can be developed will determine the speed of progress after the creation of the first full-blown assembler. Powerful software for molecular modeling and design will accelerate development, possibly assisted by specialized engineering AI. Another accessory that might be especially useful in the early stages after the assembler-breakthrough is the disassembler, a device that can disassemble an object while creating a three-dimensional map of its molecular configuration. Working in concert with an assembler, it could function as a kind of 3D Xerox machine: a device for making atomically exact replicas of almost any existing solid object within reach.
Molecular nanotechnology will ultimately make it possible to construct compact computing systems performing at least 1021 operations per second; machine parts of any size made of nearly flawless diamond; cell-repair machines that can enter cells and repair most kinds of damage, in all likelihood including frostbite [see " REF _Ref50109542 \h What is cryonics? Isn't the probability of success too small?"]; personal manufacturing and recycling appliances; and automated production systems that can double capital stock in a few hours or less. It is also likely to make uploading possible [see "What is uploading?"].
A key challenge in realizing these prospects is the bootstrap problem: how to build the first assembler. There are several promising routes. One is to improve current proximal probe technology. An atomic force microscope can drag individual atoms along a surface. Two physicists at IBM Almaden Labs in California illustrated this in 1989 when they used such a microscope to arrange 35 xenon atoms to spell out the trademark "I-B-M", creating the world's smallest logo. Future proximal probes might have more degrees of freedom and the ability to pick up and deposit reactive compounds in a controlled fashion.
Another route to the first assembler is synthetic chemistry. Cleverly designed chemical building blocks might be made to self-assemble in solution phase into machine parts. Final assembly of these parts might then be made with a proximal probe.
Yet another route is biochemistry. It might be possible to use ribosomes to make assemblers of more generic capabilities. Many biomolecules have properties that might be explored in the early phases of nanotechnology. For example, interesting structures, such as branches, loops, and cubes, have been made by DNA. DNA could also serve as a "tag" on other molecules, causing them to bind only to designated compounds displaying a complementary tag, thus providing a degree of control over what molecular complexes will form in a solution.
Combinations of these approaches are of course also possible. The fact that there are multiple promising routes adds to the likelihood that success will eventually be attained.
That assemblers of general capabilities are consistent with the laws of chemistry was shown by Drexler in his technical book Nanosystems in 1992. This book also established some lower bounds on the capabilities of mature nanotechnology. Medical applications of nanotechnology were first explored in detail by Robert A. Freitas Jr. in his monumental work Nanomedicine, the first volume of which came out in 1999. Today, nanotech is a hot research field. The U.S. government spent more than 600 million dollars on its National Nanotechnology Initiative in 2002. Other countries have similar programs, and private investment is ample. However, only a small part of the funding goes to projects of direct relevance to the development of assembler-based nanotechnology; most of it is for more humdrum, near-term objectives.
While it seems fairly well established that molecular nanotechnology is in principle possible, it is harder to determine how long it will take to develop. A common guess among the cognoscenti is that the first assembler may be built around the year 2018, give or take a decade, but there is large scope for diverging opinion on the upper side of that estimate.
Because the ramifications of nanotechnology are immense, it is imperative that serious thought be given to this topic now. If nanotechnology were to be abused the consequences could be devastating. Society needs to prepare for the assembler breakthrough and do advance planning to minimize the risks associated with it [see e.g. "Aren't these future technologies very risky? Could they even cause our extinction?"]. Several organizations are working to preparing the world for nanotechnology, the oldest and largest being the Foresight Institute.
I hope I'm wrong and you are right......but......I feel quite confident that they want to send us to Venus by 2007...you know,,,,,human trial runs first.....hey, go back 4 OR 5 PAGES AND YOU WILL SEE WHERE i POSTED AND ARTIClE on this with a hyperlink........Hey hehehe, I just saw your "better in pictures" post and LOVED IT...Skytroll, you should get tested and a lot of us should to on this,,,,,,,I don't underestimate it at all.
Before I post it, I will say that it is spread via the water.....
OMG, I just remembered. About 4 months ago, I found some invoice reciepts online from Morg research and guess where it led me too( of course they were coded but....cha ching, I got thru.....They led me to sanitation and water/sewer treatment plants.....I swear to God.
and randy, it was from Nasa and the Prez too.....so yeah, I'm crazy.....
Spot off Randy......
Sky, here is one on space.....it's a pdf doc and I think that is a photo of you and I on page 8! LOL
http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/55583main_visio ... ation2.pdf
Sorry!!!!!!!!!!!! wrong hyperlink . Try this one:
Myristylation Site in Pr65gag is Essential for Virus Particle Formation by Moloney Murine Leukemia Virus
Alan Rein, Melody R. McClure, Nancy R. Rice, Ronald B. Luftig, and Alan M. Schultz
It was previously reported that the gag proteins of mammalian type C retroviruses are modified by the addition of myristate to the N-terminal glycine residue. We have performed oligonucleotide-directed mutagenesis to change this glycine codon in the Moloney murine leukemia virus genome to an alanine codon and also to specifically delete the glycine codon. Upon transfection into mammalian cells, these mutant genomes direct the synthesis of gag proteins, but these proteins are not myristylated. The mutants do not form virus particles or any recognizable virus-specific structures visible in thin sections with the electron microscope. Further, the mutant gag proteins appear to remain in the cytosol, whereas the wild type is found principally in particulate fractions of the cell. The results are consistent with the theory that myristate is required for the association of the gag protein with the plasma membrane and that this association is necessary for virus assembly.
Dear Reliefseeker -- As a nurse I have to ask, have you had cellulitis before and are you on any med to treat the concomitant CHF? Cellulitis can develop from venous insufficency, or from a fungal or bacterial infection. Have the doctors told you which came first -- the CHF or the cellulitis. Other diseases that may sometimes mimic cellulitis include contact dermatitis, drug or foreign body reactions, urticaria, lymphedema, lupus erythematosus, sarcoidosis, lymphoma, leukemia, paget disease, dendritic cell sarcoma, rheumatoid arthritis, and panniculitis. The most common symptoms of cellulitis are redness of the skin, swelling, warmness, pain or tenderness, drainage or leaking of yellow clear fluid or pus from the skin. If you have draining blisters, keep them covered until a scab forms. Leave the scab on to complete healing. It is normal for itching to increase more as skin heals, and one reason is because of the release of histamine which aids healing. I suggest looking at some cellulitis resources. If a doctor wants to release you back to work, they need reminded of that fact that you keep your leg unprotected and steadily exposed. Ativan is a drug that's used to relieve anxiety, nervousness, and tension associated with anxiety disorders. It is also used to treat certain types of seizure disorders and to relieve insomnia. Actually, 'atarax' is a good prescription antihistamine that helps with itching and has a mild sedating effect. That could help you rest better too, but it sounds like pain med might be most of what you need to help you allow your leg to heal.
http://womenshealthnews.blogspot.com/20 ... urces.html
Additional reminder for all of us -- Despite of all the trouble that sebum causes, it is very important to the maintenance of skin. When the system is working properly, sebum performs the important job of helping to lubricate skin. Sebum also carries with it dead skin cells shedding from our hair follicle walls. Any type of clay or drying product will coat sebum plugs and that can look confusing. Sebum keeps skin from drying out, but on the other hand, if a body is out of balance, oily skin tends to be a magnet for more dirt, dust and internal and external wastes than dry skin. Dry skin carries its own set of problems and is common as we age. But when skin is injured sebum and plasma cells leak out and form a grannular film -- that should be left in place to protect and heal, as it is rich with cells we need.
Business section of Dallas Paper........
I see that AT & T is in a heated legal debate with TXU (texas utilities) and God I hope they lose.
Actually I 'd love it if both company's CEO's would commit to inhaling the air from our new coal plant we are getting when it opens.....you know, since it's not bad or anything.
AT&T why do you care if your workers get hurt on those poles? You know what......some of the moderators from Lymebusters used to work here in Dallas. Yes, she climbed those poles......guess who...
*Note in blue hilight: It says the National Science Foundation
http://www.appliedforesight.org/forum/i ... wtopic=122
Skytroll, you just might be interested in this one here:
this one too:
http://www.rochester.edu/ott/technologi ... 0faced1f22
and to all; this is minor but here you go....it;s on the rice genome from none other than.....Okahoma state in stillwater.....Hmmm ....I smell fish!
David M. Meinke: Oklahoma State University
Essential Genes and Embryo-Defective Mutants of Arabidopsis
Department of Botany
019 Life Sciences East
Stillwater, OK 74078
[email protected]
The purpose of my research over the past 30 years has been to isolate and characterize embryo-defective (emb) mutants of Arabidopsis. My initial goal was to use selected mutants to gain insights into the genetic control of plant embryo development. This objective was realized in part through the analysis of mutants with alterations in cotyledon and suspensor cell identity. Other mutants provided valuable clues to basic questions in plant metabolism, physiology, and cell biology. Extensive linkage analysis of EMB genes played an important role in enhancing the classical genetic map. With continued advances in Arabidopsis genomics, my research expanded to include the global identification of essential genes. This effort was made possible through an extended collaboration with John McElver and David Patton at Syngenta involving the large-scale identification of EMB genes through forward genetic screens of T-DNA insertion lines. This work provided the foundation for the Arabidopsis SeedGenes Project, which aims to present detailed information on all known genes with a knockout phenotype in the seed. The project database (http://www.seedgenes.org), constructed in collaboration with Allan Dickerman (Virginia Bioinformatics Institute), includes information on more than 500 mutants and 300 different genes. The frequency of mutants obtained to date is consistent with 500 to 1000 total EMB genes in Arabidopsis. A major challenge for the future is to find those genes that have so far escaped detection. We have identified several classes of candidate genes that merit further analysis through reverse genetics, including those that resemble essential genes in other organisms, those for which a knockout homozygote cannot be identified, and those that share an interacting protein, metabolic pathway, or cellular process with a known EMB gene. The ultimate goal is to identify and understand all non-redundant genes required for Arabidopsis seed development.
and Skytroll, here is a whole page where you can order the riber optic recievers....never know when we will need to replenish our stock.....thanks mouser elelctronics!
http://www.mouser.com/search/Refine.asp ... ype=Header
............we pay for this?
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laboratories that implement this approach will benefit by the improved analytical performance and ease of use to conduct trace residue analysis of pesticides in food.
Development and evaluation of the "solvent in silicone tube extraction" (SiSTEx) approach. Effective and efficient analytical methods are needed to detect pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables. Rapid methods usually do not detect very low amounts of the pesticides because it takes time to concentrate the residues in a final extract. Furthermore, other chemicals in the food sample are also concentrated to the same extent as the pesticides in traditional methods, which interfere in the detection. This research study evaluated a new way to concentrate the pesticides, but block the interfering chemicals. The new approach is called "solvent in silicone tube extraction" (SiSTEx), in which an organic solvent is placed in a thin silicone tube surrounded by the watery sample. Many of the pesticides transfer into and through the tubing into the solvent, and most of the other chemicals stay in the watery sample. The pesticides are more highly concentrated in the solvent and very low levels can be detected from the sample. This new approach is simple, cheap, and effective, and can be used to lower detection limits of pesticide residues in food samples.
Further evaluation of low-pressure gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Current methods of analysis for pesticide residues and other chemical contaminants in food are time-consuming. Low-pressure gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (LP-GC/MS) is a unique approach to speed the analysis of many types of chemical residues, including pesticides. A comparison was made between a wider analytical column of thicker film versus a narrower column of thinner film in LP-GC/MS. The narrower column configuration gave a slightly faster separation of the pesticides, but the wider analytical column with a thicker film gave and greater sensitivity and ruggedness. The analysis of 57 pesticides was optimized and demonstrated using LP-GC/MS with separation time less than 6 min, which is 5-7 times faster than traditional methods of analysis. This form of fast-GC/MS approach shows promise to become a widely used tool to help increase sample throughput in the analysis of pesticide residues.
Multiresidue quantitation and confirmation of fluoroquinolones in shrimp. The liquid chromatography-fluorescence-mass spectrometryn method developed for use in chicken muscle, liver and eggs was applied successfully, after minor modification, to shrimp samples fortified with 8 fluoroquinolones, as well as samples incurred with enrofloxacin. This project was a collaborative effort with Luz Vazquez-Moreno at CIAD in Sonora, Mexico. The method would be suitable for CIAD's efforts in monitoring shrimp samples for fluoroquinolones residues.
Distribution of enrofloxacin residues in incurred chicken breast vs thigh muscle. When a tolerance level is established for veterinary drug residues in animal tissue, such as muscle, the type of muscle is typically not specified (e.g., breast vs. thigh). There is potential for drug residues to preferentially distribute within a selected type of muscle tissues. In this collaborative study with Dan Donoghue at the University of Arkansas, the liquid chromatography-fluorescence-mass spectrometryn method was used to supplement bioassay data in an effort to adddress this question. In this study, higher enrofloxacin concentrations were found in breast muscle samples, as compared to thigh muscle samples, after dosing of chickens with the drug. These types of studies can thus provide helpful guidance to those involved in setting tolerance levels for drugs in animal tissues.
Progress report.
This report serves to document research conducted under a specific cooperative agreement between ARS and the Dept. of Biosciences and Biotechnology at Drexel University, entitled "Development of New Methods to Detect and Control Acrylamide Formation in Deep-Fat Fried Foods". Additional details of research can be found in the report for the parent CRIS 1935-42000-044-00D, "Advanced Techniques for the Analysis of Chemical Residues in Foods" The objective of this cooperative research project is to develop a new analytical method for acrylamide in foods that is faster, easier, and cheaper than the current methods, and to use this method for monitoring acrylamide in deep-fat fried foods in which different frying techniques will be assessed in order to minimize the generation of acrylamide in the food.
Acrylamide has become an important food safety concern, especially for regulators and the food industry, since the report of its presence in several types of processed foods in 2002, and effective methods are needed for its efficient analysis by many laboratories worldwide. In 2004, ARS developed a new rapid method using the QuEChERS concept, and optimized and evaluated the method in proficiency test samples in which results compared favorably versus other methods in use. The new, highly streamlined method uses only a single vessel in an easy liquid-liquid partitioning extraction and dispersive solid-phase cleanup approach for a variety of food types followed by LC/MS-MS analysis. Acrylamide mitigation strategies are being pursued by Dr. Phil Handel at Drexel University and ARS is analyzing the generated samples. Furthermore, Dr. Xuetong Fan of ARS is studying the effect of irradiation as another mitigation possibility. If the presence of acrylamide in processed foods can be avoided, this would solve a food safety dilemma and controversy surrounding the issue.
This report serves to document research conducted under U.S.-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development (BARD) grant US-35000-03 shared equally between ARS and the the School of Chemistry at Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv, Israel, entitled "Fast, Practical and Effective Approach for the Analysis of Hazardous Chemicals in the Food Supply". Additional details of research can be found in the report for the parent CRIS 1935-42000-044-00D, "Advanced Techniques for the Analysis of Chemical Residues in Foods" Dr. Lehotay collaborates with Prof. Aviv Amirav of Tel Aviv University on the 3-year grant. The ARS objectives of the project are to: A) expand the QuEChERS approach to veterinary drugs and environmental pollutants; and B) integrate automated DSI into the QuEChERS approach for GC/MS analysis. For Tel Aviv Universtiy, the objectives include: A) develop fast methods for difficult analytes using Supersonic GC/MS; and B) develop a Supersonic LC/MS instrument for the analysis of polar and labile analytes. In the final year of the grant, the goals of both collaborators will be to: A) combine the expanded, automated QuEChERS approach with automated DSI + fast Supersonic GC/MS and Supersonic LC/MS analysis; and B) evaluate the expanded, automated QuEChERS approach for real samples. In 2005, 2 automated DSI devices were purchased from competing vendors for evaluation to meet ARS objectives A and B. Arrangements have been made for a postdoc to conduct the research objectives described in the project. Initial experiments have been conducted pertaining to sample preparation in veterinary drug analysis, which show the QuEChERS approach for pesticides to be feasible after modifications depending on the matrix and analytes. Objectives A and B for Tel Aviv University have already been demonstrated for certain difficult pesticides and drugs. Good progress is also being made by Prof. Amirav toward making continual improvements in the prototype Supersonic GC/MS and LC/MS instruments used in his laboratory.
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Improve Microbiological Safety and shelf-life of food by Treatment with ionizing Radiation
Furan, a toxicant, is listed as reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. A recent survey by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed furan is present in a wide variety of foods that undergo heat treatment. This study was conducted to investigate possible formation of furan in fruit juices as a result of ionizing radiation, a non-thermal processing technology used for enhancement of food safety and extension of shelf-life. Our results showed that irradiation and thermal treatments induced furan in both apple and orange juices. The furan levels induced by irradiation at doses that are sufficient to inactivate 99.999% of common forborne pathogens were comparable to those found in the FDA survey. Our result will help federal regulatory agencies to make science-based decisions on the evaluation of petitions to allow irradiation of ready-to-eat foods. Action Plan Component(s) 18.104.22.168. Milestone 2.
List other significant accomplishments, if any.
Anti-technology and globalization groups opposed to food irradiation have maintained that 2-dodecylcycloutanone (2-DCB), a chemical found at trace levels only in irradiated foods, is mutagenic and that irradiated foods are therefore carcinogenic. To address this 2-DCB, using an FDA recommended test, was tested for the ability to cause mutations in human cells (TK6 lymphoblasts). The chemical did not cause mutations in human cells. Results of the studies are now being distributed as part of the USDA FNS National School Lunch Program for irradiated ground beef in order to provide school district administrators and parents with accurate science-based factual information on the toxicological safety of irradiated foods. Action Plan Component(s) 188.8.131.52. Milestone 2.
Contamination of ready-to-eat and heat-and-eat sandwiches with pathogenic bacteria has regularly been associated with food-borne outbreaks. Five common foodborne pathogens including Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Yersinia enterocolitica were inoculated onto heat-and-eat products including precooked cheeseburgers, veggie burgers, and a frankfurter on a bun. The results show that a radiation dose of 1.2 kGy can inactivate 2 to 4 logs of the pathogenic bacteria on each of the food products, and that a radiation dose of 2.4 kGy can inactivate 4 to 9 logs of the various pathogenic bacteria. This results can be used by regulatory agencies to evaluate a petition to allow irradiation of ready-to-eat foods, and by the food processing industry to provide safer foods for consumers. Action Plan Component(s) 18.104.22.168, 126.96.36.199. Project Plan Milestone(s) 1, 2 and 3. Milestone 1.
"Biosensor Processes for Detecting Pathogenic Bacteria in Foods"
"New Method to Detect Viable Escherichia coli O157:H7. Often it is desirable to know whether detected pathogens are alive or not. This viability test may be used as a practical guide for regulatory agencies and food processors to realistically evaluate the potential health threat of contaminated foods. While there are many new sensitive biosensor processes for pathogen detection, means to indicate the viability of target pathogens are still lacking. Thus, we developed a new luminescence process to detect viable E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef. The process involved steps to first detect the presence of E. coli O157:H7 followed by the viability test of detected E. coli. Magnetic beads coated with anti-E. coli O157:H7 antibodies were used to capture the bacteria. The identity of captured bacteria was further determined by the use of other E. coli O157:H7 specific antibodies. The captured E. coli O157:H7 was also treated with menadione, a chemical that can monitor the cellular content of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NAD[P]H), a cellular viability indicator. The developed process allowed the use of the same instrumentation and the same chemistry principles for both steps. The obtained result is useful for researcher and/or engineers to design cost-effective detection processes that can generate multifaceted information of the pathogen using a single detection platform.
List other significant accomplishments, if any.
Essentials for Minimizing non-Specific Binding of Bacteria. The contamination of foods with pathogenic bacteria (e.g., Salmonella or E. coli O157:H7) may lead to substantial food poisoning epidemics. The level of pathogenic bacteria in foods is usually very low relative to the concentration of non-pathogenic bacteria. Thus, methods such as immunomagnetic beads (IMB) applications for extracting pathogenic bacteria by specific antibody reactions from foods also capture these benign bacteria by non-specific interactions thereby limiting the functionality of IMBs. Therefore, it is desirable to search for chemicals or their formulation that can minimize the attachment of non-pathogens (e.g., blocking agents or BA) to IMBs. To develop generally-useful BAs, we need to understand the processes involved in non-specific bacteria attachment to capture surfaces. Our preliminary data indicated that fluorescence polarization (FP) technique may be used to define the mode of interaction of these BAs with IMBs and bacterial surfaces. This information may be of use in improving the function of BAs.
Food-borne non-pathogenic E. coli Growth Dependent on Initial Concentration. In the normal course of working with a food-borne (chicken) E. coli isolate which sticks to IMBs (this process involves growing bacteria in 96-well or microtiter plates) we found that the distribution of population size doubling times is dependent upon the initial cell concentration. This observation suggests that some food-borne (background) organisms may communicate with each other in order to, presumably, coordinate growth under appropriate conditions. We also showed that the average doubling times from such plate assays was the same as those obtained using total aerobic plate counting (TAPC). This finding was surprising inasmuch as TAPC involves sampling from well-oxygenated media. Questions of bacterial growth media oxygenation were investigated and we found that the rate of oxygen consumption was greater than the rate of uptake even in vigorously shaking cultures until early stationary phase was reached. The latter finding is true even though the rate of oxygen uptake per cell drops between mid-log phase to early stationary phase whereupon the normalized rate of uptake levels off. These findings indicate that bacterial growth in microtiter plates is roughly equivalent to growth in flasks.
Optimized Detection of L. monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is one of the leading causes of deaths related to foodborne illness and methods for the detection of the organism have been hampered by the lack of a specific antibody for its detection. Using bacterial phage display technique, we recently isolated an antibody fragment that binds specifically to L. monocytogenes and doesn't cross-react with other species of Listeria, or any other bacterium tested. Nevertheless, a few strains of L. monocytogenes were not detected by this antibody fragment. We found that the antibody fragment binds to a target protein, ActA on the surface of L. monocytogenes. As determined by ELISA, the quantity of ActA in L. monocytogenes is affected by the environmental factors such as growth temperature and media composition. Inclusion of activated charcoal in the growth media significantly increases ActA target protein (as measured by ELISA and western immunoblot analyse) and allows the detection of all strains of L. monocytogenes by the isolated antibody fragment. Although the mechanism of ActA overexpression in the presence of activated charcoal is not completely understood, other researches have shown that it may result from the increased expression of PrfA (a positive regulatory factor affecting the expression of ActA and other L. monocytogenes virulence factors) through the binding of inhibitory compounds present in the media. This development affirms the potential of using the new antibody fragment for the detection of L. monocytogenes.
Genetic Systems for Generating Antibody Fragment Protein Fusions for Pathogen Capture and Detection. In order to be used as reagents for the detection of pathogens antibodies are chemically modified to allow them to capture and detect pathogens from complex mixtures such as food. Antibody fragments isolated by antibody phage display offer a significant advantage over traditional methods of antibody production in that the gene encoding the antibody fragment is also isolated. This allows the direct genetic fusion of the gene encoding the antibody fragment with genes encoding reporter proteins, alleviating the need to chemically modify the antibodies. We previously developed a system for generating biotinylated antibody fragments in a genetically modified E. coli. Using this system we generated biotinylated antibody fragments using the anti-L. monocytogenes antibody fragment described above, coupled the biotinylated antibody fragments to immunomagnetic beads and demonstrated their effectiveness in capturing L. monocytogenes. We have now constructed plasmid DNA that will allow the fusion of antibody fragments to bacterial alkaline phosphatase (BAP) and have designed a strategy and acquired the molecular tools to construct a plasmid DNA for the fusion of antibody fragments to green fluorescent protein (GFP). The construction of BAP and GFP fusions to antibody fragments will allow the synthesis of immunoreagents for the detection of foodborne pathogens by enzyme linked immunosorbant assays (ELISA) and fluorescence-based assays, respectively. "
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TXR is a new data munging language. TXR's special pattern language provides template-based matching of entire documents or large sections of documents. It also contains a language for functional and imperative programming. It is written in C and takes the form of a utility that is portable to Unix-like platforms and Windows.
SLOCCount is a suite of programs for counting physical source lines of code (SLOC) in possibly large software systems. It can count physical SLOC for a wide number of languages. It can take a large set of files and automatically categorize their types using a number of different heuristics, and also comes with analysis tools.
Steel Bank Common Lisp is a development environment for Common Lisp, with excellent support for the ANSI standard: garbage collection, lexical closures, powerful macros, strong dynamic typing, incremental compilation, and the famous Common Lisp Object System (multimethods and all). It also includes many extensions, such as native threads, socket support, a statistical profiler, programmable streams, and more. These are all available through an integrated, interactive native compiler which feels like an interpreter. SBCL is unique in being a multiplatform native compiler which bootstraps itself completely from source, using a C compiler and any other ANSI Common Lisp implementation.
Jess is a fast, light rule engine and scripting environment written entirely in Java. You can build Java software that has the capacity to "reason" using knowledge you supply in the form of declarative rules. It is supplied as a programmer's library, making it ideal for embedding in larger applications. Jess includes development tools built on the Eclipse platform. It is free for academic use and can be licensed for commercial use.
MDK (MIX Development Kit) provides tools for developing and executing, in a MIX virtual machine, MIXAL programs. The MIX is Donald Knuth's mythical computer, described in the first volume of The Art of Computer Programming, which is programmed using MIXAL, the MIX assembly language. MDK includes a MIXAL assembler (mixasm), a MIX virtual machine (mixvm) with a command line interface, a Guile-based virtual machine (mixguile), a GTK+ based GUI (gmixvm), and a mixvm-Emacs interface (mixvm.el). MDK utilities are extensible using Scheme.
Lush is a Lisp dialect with extensions for object-oriented and array-oriented programming. It is intended as a programming environment for prototyping numerically intensive applications. Unlike alternatives like Python or SciLab, Lush is designed for easy integration of existing C/C++/Fortran codes.
GCC-MELT is a high-level domain specific language that eases the development of plugin-like extensions for GCC, the Gnu Compiler Collection. These extensions can analyze or modify GCC internal representations, and can be used for static source code analysis, refactoring, specific warnings, optimizations, etc. The MELT language provides high-level features. Notably, MELT code is translated to C or C++, and can even contain C or C++ code. It includes powerful pattern matching facilities and can manipulate dynamically typed values and raw GCC structures. It enables functional/applicative, object-oriented, reflective programming styles and has a familiar Lisp-like syntax.

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December 2012 Study findings indicate that children exposed to methamphetamine prenatally show more signs of increased emotionality, anxiety, and depression than nonexposed children at ages 3 and 5 years.
December 2012 The immune system has an extraordinary ability to recognize compounds foreign to the body and eliminate them. NIDA-sponsored scientists are working to harness this ability to create vaccines that will protect individuals against the psychogenic and addictive effects of abused drugs. This animation shows one of the most promising strategies, which has already yielded partial success in producing effective vaccines against nicotine, cocaine, and other drugs.
November 2012 NIDA-supported research suggests that glucocorticoid receptor levels during early brain development affect the hard wiring of neural circuits that shape an individual's basic emotional makeup. In mice, overexpression of the glucocorticoid gene in the first weeks after birth increased anxiety and response to cocaine in adulthood. These findings may help researchers understand the genetic background and the developmental trajectory of addiction.
November 2012 The NIDA-supported Good Behavior Game recently was honored with the 2012 Mentor International Best Practice Award. The game, which focuses on reducing disruptive behaviors in elementary school classrooms, has been shown to prevent drug abuse and other problems in adolescence and young adulthood.
November 2012 NIDA researcher Dr. Charles O'Brien recently received the James B. Isaacson Award for a lifetime of research on the biological basis of alcoholism.
November 2012 NIDA Program Officer Dr. David Thomas speaks about the intertwined problems of pain and prescription opioid abuse, as well as the research supported by NIDA and the National Institutes of Health to address these problems.
September 2012 New vaccines that aim to promote recovery from cocaine and heroin abuse showed promise in animal testing. Both vaccines induced rats' immune system to produce high titers of antibodies that inhibit the target drug from reaching the brain. The rats' behaviors when given access to the target drug indicated that the vaccines reduced the reinforcing effects that, in recovering people, can cause lapses to turn into relapses.
September 2012 Researchers report a significant advance in the search for medications that can suppress pain but avoid opioids' abuse potential and other undesirable CNS effects. A new compound reduces mouse responses in animal models of neurogenic and chronic inflammatory (e.g., arthritic) pain. The compound, called UB937, enhances the natural pain-killing activity of the neurotransmitter anandamide, and exerts its analgesic effects entirely in peripheral tissues, without entering the brain.
July 2012 Intensive case management was more effective in increasing treatment engagement and reducing alcohol consumption among depressed participants than among those who were not depressed, according to a followup analysis of a substance abuse treatment study involving women on welfare.
July 2012 Fewer than 12 percent of adolescents who meet diagnostic criteria for prescription opioid abuse or dependence receive any treatment, according to an analysis of data from the 2005 to 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The most common reason the adolescents gave for not receiving treatment was their lack of perceived need for it.


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North Park Village Nature Center
5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, Illinois 60646
(312) 744-5472
Fee: Free
Age Range: 18 and up
Gena Bone is the author of this book, a food writer and president of the New York Mycological Society. Her talk is a Kingdom of Fungi overview with a bit of a culinary focus, a kind of how the biology of fungi affects your culinary experience of mushrooms.
For details on other programs and mushroom walks, call 630.876.5998 or visit http://www.illinoismyco.org/. No registration required.


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The Canadian Opera Company is delighted to be part of the ever-growing support of honeybees, Currently we host seven hives onthe roof of our opera house, the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Follow the honeybees' progress on Parlando, with visits and posts from beekeeper Fred Davis!
NEW - Our bee blog has moved!
Visit Parlando for more updates about our honeybees.
The honeybees have landed! It's a big day for us here at the Canadian Opera Company and the media were present as we welcomed several thousand new residents on the roof of our opera house, the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.
Here's some background:
Over the past few years you may have heard about the alarming decline in bee populations in North America. There are many theories as to why, but possibly Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) is at the heart of it. Approximately one third of all food products come from plants which require pollination by honeybees, from apples to almonds, onions to zucchini. Without bees these crops are in trouble!
When beekeeper Fred Davis approached the COC about placing hives on the roof of our opera house, we were most intrigued! Fred explained what a perfect spot it was for urban bees, being so close to the flowering plants at City Hall, Osgoode Hall and the University Avenue median. Even the Toronto Islands fall within the 5km radius of the bees flight paths. With the Toronto Beekeepers Co-operative Fred has worked with bee hives at the Brickworks and the Royal York Hotel (which has six hives on its roof). Two of Fred's own hives live at Casa Loma.
Our honeybees will help diversify the types of species of pollinators and plants that currently live in the area, and we feel it's another way to be a - literally - vital part of our community.
For now there are just two bee hives on the roof of the Four Seasons Centre and they were installed on April 25. The hives are not accessible, but they are visible from the glass door on the north side of the Isadore and Rosalie Sharpe City Room on Ring 4 which looks out to the roof top.
We hope everyone is as excited about this new adventure as we are. Bees are vital to the planet and we'd like to help them. In future posts we'll show the arrival of the honeybees and share some amazing facts about these remarkable little creatures.
Please come back and visit as we'll be keeping this blog updated with fascinating bee facts and - most importantly - updates on our bees!
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For bees, yes.
Urban areas are an ideal environment for honeybees, as bees in agricultural and suburban areas are faced with the risk of being poisoned by pesticides, fungicides, and insecticides.
Who knew?
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Read the nutritional guidelines for the FSC Honeybees Honey!


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Edgerton's Ricky Williams, Walworth Big Foot's Gus Wedig named to AP all-state team
It never was a question if Ricky Williams was all-state worthy.
The Edgerton High junior led the state in rushing en route to a record-breaking season.
The only question now: How was he not a unanimous first-team selection?
Williams was named Monday to the Associated Press' first team, but not all nine writers who voted had Williams on the first team.
That's hard to comprehend.
The 5-foot-6, 140-pound Williams finished with 2,349 yards rushing on 246 carries. Fond du Lac St. Mary's Springs senior Ike Floyd, who was a unanimous selection, finished second in the state in rushing with 2,239 yards and played one more game than Williams. Williams averaged 213 yards a game and 9.5 yards per carry despite opposing teams' best efforts to shut down the run. He broke the Edgerton single-season rushing record of 1,802 set in 1998 by Jesse Appel and the single-game record with 343 yards in a win over Brodhead/Juda.
Despite the record-setting season, Williams' most impressive stat may be the 168 yards he gained in a Division 3 playoff loss to Monona Grove. Williams was the only player in 14 games to rush for 100 yards against the D3 champion Silver Eagles.
Williams is the second Edgerton player to earn AP first-team honors. Dick Pope, a 1967 Edgerton graduate, made the first team as a defensive back in 1966.
The AP selections announced Monday also include Walworth Big Foot's Gus Wedig on the first team at inside linebacker. �The 6-3, 200-pound senior had 84 solo tackles, including 15 for losses, and intercepted two passes to lead the Chiefs to a seventh straight Rock Valley South title.
Edgerton senior offensive lineman James McGuire was honorable mention.
Appleton Xavier quarterback Matt Ferris was the AP's Player of the Year. The senior passed for 3,949 yards and 50 touchdowns, both state records. He averaged nearly 304 yards passing per game and had a season-high 420 yards and eight touchdown passes, another state record, against Ripon in a 64-14 victory.
Clint Peters, who guided Winneconne to the Division 4 title, was named Coach of the Year. Winneconne started 2-5, losing to Appleton Xavier, 42-0, but won its last seven games.
Associated Press All-State
First Team
*QB—Matt Ferris, 6-5, 175, sr., Appleton Xavier
*RB—Ike Floyd, 5-8, 150, sr., Fond du Lac St. Mary's Springs
RB—Colten Seibel, 6-0, 202, sr., Bloomer
RB—Ricky Williams, 5-6, 140, jr., Edgerton
*OL—Jaden Gault, 6-7, 300, sr., Monona Grove
*OL—Jacob Maxwell, 6-6, 285, sr., Greendale
OL—Logan Nelson, 6-3, 250, sr., Kimberly
OL—George Panos, 6-6, 295, sr., Hartland Arrowhead
OL—Sam Schrauth, 6-3, 314, sr., Fond du Lac St. Mary's Springs
WR/TE—Mitchell Brees, 6-3, 188, sr., Greendale
WR/TE—Jake Giordana, 6-1, 180, sr., Hudson
PK—Casey Bednarski, 6-2, 210, sr., Oconomowoc
All-Purpose—Aric Elmore, 5-10, 180, La Crosse Logan
All-Purpose—Jacob Van Alsten, 6-0, 205, sr., Shiocton
DT—Craig Evans, 6-3, 305, sr., Sun Prairie
*DT—Billy Hirschfeld, 6-6, 275, sr., Hartland Arrowhead
DT—Conor Sheehy, 6-4, 270, sr., Milwaukee Marquette
DE/OLB—Beau Benzschawel, 6-6, 250, sr., Grafton
DE/OLB—Gaelin Elmore, 6-6, 248, sr., Somerset
ILB—Dominic Cizauskas, 6-2, 250, sr., Mukwonago
ILB—Brock Offerdahl, 5-10, 185, sr., Monona Grove
ILB—Gus Wedig, 6-3, 200, sr., Walworth Big Foot
DB—Marcus Collins, 6-3, 210, sr., Madison La Follette
*DB—Connor Rolain, 6-0, 205, sr., Appleton North
DB—Daulton Varsho, 5-9, 185, sr., Marshfield
*P—Colin Downing, 5-11, 175, sr., Whitefish Bay
*—unanimous selection.
n Player of the Year—Matt Ferris, QB, Appleton Xavier.
n Coach of the Year—Clint Peters, Winneconne
Second Team
QB—Scott Schreiber, 6-3, 215, sr., Kimberly.
RB—Drew Patterson, 6-0, 208, sr., Sussex Hamilton; Isaac Tuttle, 5-10, 170, sr., Glenwood City; Hudson Walton, 6-2, 210, sr., Cedarburg.
OL—Jon Dietzen, 6-6, 300, sr., Seymour; Jordan Lewinsky, 6-4, 275, sr., Mequon Homestead; Tyler Powers, 6-2, 275, sr., Hortonville; Luke Rasmussen, 6-7, 275, sr., Brookfield Central; Brock Snider, 6-2, 265, sr., Lancaster.
WR/TE—Noah Stengel, 6-3, 195, sr., Sheboygan North; Daurice Fountain, 6-3, 185, sr., Madison Memorial.
PK—Jake Dragoo, 5-11, 170, sr., Madison Edgewood.
All-Purpose—Dillon Martinez, 5-11, 170, sr., Holmen; Riley Kallas, 6-0, 170, sr., Winneconne.
DT—Jared Johnson, 6-3, 235, sr., Hudson, David Pfaff, 6-3, 245, jr., Mequon Homestead; Ty Romenesko, 6-3, 265, sr., Kimberly.
DE/OLB—Ty DeForest, 6-2, 225, jr., Marshall; Mark Gajewski, 6-0, 200, sr., Appleton North.
ILB—Brock Allen, 6-0, 200, sr., DeForest; Dylan Harmston, 6-2, 206, sr., Menomonie; Zander Neuville, 6-5, 225, sr., Waupaca.
DB—Logan Ballering, 5-11, 180, sr., Oconomowoc; Mitchell Brees, 6-3, 188, sr., Greendale; Alex Kocour, 6-1, 191, sr., Waukesha Catholic Memorial.
P—P.J. Rosowski, 6-3, 185, sr., Stoughton.
Reegan Anderson, jr., RB, Almond-Bancroft; Bryce Bennot, sr., DB, Wautoma; Tyler Blang, sr., QB, Monona Grove; Colton Boelte, sr., DT, Amherst; Jonathan Carson, sr., TE, Milwaukee Messmer/Shorewood; Chase Crothers, jr., OL, Sun Prairie; Ryan Curran, sr., QB, Sun Prairie; Chandler Diekvoss, sr., WR/DB, West De Pere; Zach Dodge, sr., DL, Wilmot; Luke Elsner, sr., DL, Seymour.
Elijah Fort, sr., RB, Waukesha West; Tyler Glass, jr., RB, Lancaster; Albert Goerlitz, sr., DB, Owen-Withee; Hunter Hauser, sr., DL, Holmen; Jared Karrow, sr., DB, Franklin; Kory Kodanko, Sr., OL, Green Bay Preble; Canton Larson, sr., QB, Oconomowoc; Alex Lasinski, Sr., RB, Hortonville; Isaiah Lesure, sr., WR/DB, Mount Horeb/Barneveld; Wes Lodel, sr., OL, Manitowoc.
James McGuire, sr., OL/DL, Edgerton; Sean McGuire, sr., QB, Franklin; Nick Mehlum, jr., QB, Superior; Lamont Murphy, sr., RB, La Crosse Central; Kollin Neils, sr., QB, Plymouth; Nate Neveau, sr., QB, Oshkosh North; David O'Gorman, sr., DE, Watertown; Nathan Peters, Sr., RB, Freedom; Josh Ringelberg, jr., QB, Greendale; Noah Risch, sr., ILB, Holmen.
Greg Rooney, sr., OLB, Holmen; Andy Ryan, sr., DB, Lancaster; Mark Saari, sr., RB, Hurley; Derek Schambow, sr., WR/DB, Platteville; Andrew Schiessl, Sr., LB, Menasha; Mark Seitz, sr., ILB, Hartland Arrowhead; Sam Seonbuchner, sr., OLB, Hartland Arrowhead; Dusty Spaeth, sr., WR/DB, Stanley-Boyd.; Luke Stanley, sr., TE, Menomonie; Tanner Sweeney, sr., RB, Black Hawk.
Dylan Szews, Sr., RB, Menasha; Andrew Thompson, Sr., QB, Hortonville; Erik Van Vleet, sr., RB, Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau; Levin Vande Berg, sr., RB, Laconia; Jake Whalen, jr., LB, Wausau West; Devin Wilson, sr., DL, Omro; Calvin Wright, sr., DL, La Crosse Logan; Ethan Young, sr., QB, Black River Falls.


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The Chicago Park District hosts numerous holiday events this winter such as skating with Santa, chocolate house making and much more. For the full schedule of holiday events, click here.
Holiday highlights this winter include:
Ice Skating
• Friday, Nov. 23 – Sunday, Feb. 24, weather permitting
• Various locations and times; Please note that schedules and fees are subject to change. Click here for locations.
The Chicago Park District operates 8 ice rinks. Hours and skate rental prices vary. Please note there is an admission fee at The Rink at Wrigley and at McFetridge Sports Center in California Park, an indoor rink that is open year round except August. All other rinks offer free admission. Concessions are available at select rinks.
Winter Flower and Train Show
• Saturday, Nov. 24– Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013
• Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Dr., 312-742-7736
• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
• All ages, admission free
Several model trains wind their way through a miniature village set in a field of vibrant Poinsettias. The village, comprised entirely of natural materials including willow, spruce and birch woods, features a variety of Chicago-style homes and famous buildings such as the neighborhood bungalow, Chicago Theater and Chicago Water Tower Place.
Breakfast with Santa
• Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• United Club at Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Dr.
• Admission is $55 for adults, $25 for children ages 3-12, and free for children under 3 years of age
• Reservations are required and are available by calling 312-235-7162 or emailing email@example.com
Enjoy a lavish brunch during one of the few times when the United Club's fine dining is open to the public. Santa and his elves will be on hand and families can bring an ornament to decorate the stadium's tree.
Gifts from the Garden
• Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Kilbourn Park, 3501 N. Kilbourn Ave., 773-685-3351
• Ages 18 and up, admission $10
Pot cuttings to take home, and make teas and a hand balm, two perfect handmade gifts for the holidays.
Wreath Decorating Workshop
• Saturday, Dec. 1, session one: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.; session two: 1-3 p.m.
• Berger Park, 6205 N. Sheridan Rd., 773-761-0376
• Ages 18 and up, admission $30 for one session
Create unique decorations at this workshop led by advisory council members. Supplies are provided.
A Charlie Brown Christmas Play
• Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 1-2, 8-9 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
• Sheil Park, 3505 N. Southport Ave., 312-742-7826
• All ages, admission $5 per child, $10 per adult
Sheil Park adapts the classic carton. Join the director and cast after each performance for a discussion.
• December 1, 15; January 12, 13, 26, 27; February 2, 3, 9, 10, 23, 24
• Weather permitting; there must be at least three inches of snow
• Northerly Island, 1521 S. Linn White Dr., 312-745-2910
• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• $5 to check out equipment for two hours at the Northerly Island visitor center on a first-come, first-served basis with a valid ID.
Discover Northerly Island this winter by snowshoeing or cross country skiing during select dates. If you have your own cross country skis or snowshoes, it is free to ski and trek around the island.
Dinner with Santa
• Friday, Dec. 7, 6 p.m.
• Eugene Field Park, 5100 N. Ridgeway Ave., 773-478-9744
• All ages, admission $10 per person
Join Santa for dinner, entertainment, a craft project and more.
Holiday Showcase
• Saturday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Hale Park, 6258 W. 62nd St., 773-229-1156
• All ages; admission $10 for children (covers lunch and activities), $6 for adults
Attendees enjoy lunch, arts and crafts, games and more.
Polar Adventure Days
• Saturday, Dec. 8, Jan. 19 & Feb. 16, 12 – 4 p.m.
• Northerly Island, 1521 S. Linn White Dr., 312-742-PLAY
• All ages, admission free; limited parking available for $3; cash only
Visitors will have the opportunity to come face-to-face with live animals, engage in winter activities, create nature-inspired crafts and much more. Don't forget to dress warm for this seventh annual event as events take place both outdoors and inside the visitor center.
Do It Yourself Nutcracker
• Sunday, Dec. 9, 1:30 p.m.
• River Park, 5100 W. Francisco, 312-742-7516
• All ages, admission free
Audience members star in this holiday classic dancing alongside students.
Ornament Making
• Tuesday, Dec. 11, 5:30 p.m.
• Bell Park, 3020 N. Oak Park, 312-746-5008
• All ages, admission $10
Participants will make various ornaments. Light refreshments will be served.
Holiday Dance Recital
• Tuesday, Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m.
• Hiawatha Park, 8029 W. Forest Preserve, 312-746-5559
• All ages, admission free
Students give a free dance recital.
Dinner with Santa
• Thursday, Dec. 13, 6-8 p.m.
• Olympia Park, 6566 N. Avondale Ave., 773-631-6861
• Ages 2 and up; admission $12
Enjoy dinner, games, photos with Santa and more.
Ornament Making
• Friday, Dec. 14, 4 p.m.
• Mayfair Park, 4550 W. Sunnyside Ave., 773-685-3361
• Ages 6-12, admission $8
Participants will make various ornaments as they sip cocoa and listen to holiday tunes.
Winter Solstice
• Saturday, Dec. 15, 6-9 p.m.
• North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski Rd., 312-744-5472
• All ages; admission free, no registration required
North Park Village Nature Center welcomes winter with live music, crafts, walks along luminary-lit trails, and a visit with critters from Big Run Wolf Ranch.
Chocolate House Making Workshop
• Saturday, Dec. 15, two sessions at two locations
• 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 12:30-2:30 p.m.
• Eugene Field Park, 5100 N. Ridgeway Ave., 773-478-9744
• Shabbona Park, 6935 W. Addison St., 773-685-6205
• All ages
• $20
Parents and children get their creativity flowing as they create an edible cottage out of delicious ingredients.
Skate with Santa
• Friday, Dec. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Margate Park, 4921 N. Marine Dr., 312-742-7522
• All ages; admission $5
Come out for a night of skating in the park's gymnasium. Fee includes hot dog, beverage, popcorn and limited skate rental. If you have your own skates, feel free to bring them.
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Terrie J. Church, Janesville WI (1962-2014)
January 15, 1962 - April 30, 2014
Terrie J. Church, age 52, of Janesville, WI passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at her home. She was born January 15, 1962, in Beloit, WI the daughter of the late Earl and Rosella (Krueger) Church. After high school Terrie served in the US Army. She then went to college and received an associate degree in Administration Assistant After the college she worked at Monteray Mills in Janesville, WI, and then at Carl's Place in Milton, WI. Terrie was a enrolled member of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation.
Terrie is survived by her children: Quinn Church of Milton, Brandy Church of Janesville and her children: Joseph, Trevion, Ariana, Eric Jr., Cam Ron, and Caysen, Marshall Uhe of Janesville and his children: Marshall, Izabel, and Xavior; brothers: Earl Church of Janesville, WI, Robert Church of Beloit, WI, Mark (Cindi) Church of Arizona, and Greg (Anna) Church of Janesville, WI; sisters: Lorraine (Sam) Stone of Arkansas, and Sandra (Robert) Niemuth of Delavan, WI; a multitude of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews; She was preceded in death by her parents: Earl and Rosella Church;
A Celebration of Life visitation will be held from Noon until 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at the ALBRECHT FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATION SERVICES, Milton.
Albrecht Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Milton
828 S. Janesville St 608-868-2542


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Weekend Box Office Report: 'Despicable Me 2′ Rides Over 'The Lone Ranger'
Which would you expect to win the Fourth of July weekend: the Disney-produced, Johnny Depp-starring revival of an iconic American hero or the sequel to a French-made, Steve Carell-starring animated movie about a lovable supervillain? Well, it looks like American audiences simply aren't interested in westerns, even the uber-expensive ones starring Captain Jack Sparrow with a bird on his head. 'Despicable Me 2' destroyed 'The Lone Ranger' over the holiday weekend. Like, totally wrecked it. Mercilessly.
|Per Screen
|Despicable Me 2
|The Lone Ranger
|The Heat
|$25,000,000 (-36.1)
|Monsters University
|$19,590,000 (-57.0)
|World War Z
|$18,200,000 (-38.9)
|White House Down
|$13,500,000 (-45.7)
|Man of Steel
|$11,415,000 (-45.0)
|Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain
|This is the End
|$5,800,000 (-33.3)
|Now You See Me
|$2,770,000 (-50.6)
Although the first 'Despicable Me' grossed a very impressive $251 million back in 2010, home video transformed it into a serious phenomenon, the kind of movie that never leaves the Blu-ray player in homes with young kids. A big opening was expected, but an $82 million weekend and a $142 million week is seriously impressive stuff. The combination of the holiday and the general family-friendliness of the film (and the fact that more kids know Gru than the Lone Ranger) made it the biggest draw of the weekend. Unless something horrible happens, $300 million is a certainty. Heck, at the very least, it'll surpass the gross of the first film. What can we say? Kids love those minions.
Meanwhile, not even the team that produced the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' films could lead 'The Lone Ranger' to success, with the reinvention of the radio and TV icon opening to a sad $29 million weekend and $48 million week. Surely director Gore Verbsinksi and producer Jerry Bruckheimer thought they could do for the western what they already did for the pirate movie, but whatever magic they had before seems to have worn off. The handful of successful westerns in the past decade have skewed older, so simply going bigger and flashier wasn't going to win anyone over here. Kids still won't see a western and the people who made 'True Grit' a hit were probably turned off by how loud and obnoxious the whole thing looked.
To hammer home how bad the opening weekend of 'The Lone Ranger' really is, just look at 'The Heat,' which came in barely behind it in its second week with $25 million. The R-rated cop comedy has $86 million already and it doesn't look like it'll be slowing down anytime soon. In a few weeks, it'll out-gross 'The Hangover Part III.' Who saw that coming?
Although 'The Lone Ranger' was the greatest victim of the success of 'Despicable Me 2,' Pixar's 'Monsters University' took a bit of a hit as its audience went elsewhere, leading to a weekend gross of $19 million. Still, with $216 million total, the animated prequel is already a hit and it's going to be just fine in the long run.
In fifth place, 'World War Z' continued to perform steadily if not spectacularly, earning $18 million for a $158 million total. This isn't quite where the very expensive production needs to be, but it's doing okay, especially when you take international grosses into account.
Right below it, 'White House Down' fell to sixth place with a $13 million weekend and a $50 million total. Those are not good numbers.
Meanwhile, 'Man of Steel' continued to perform well, with its $11 million weekend bringing it to $271 million. $300 million is certainly a possibility if the big July releases don't take the wind out of its sails. In any case, any lingering thoughts of 'Superman Returns' seem to have vanished.
And then we come to the big surprise of the week. Although concert films have a lengthy track record of not doing particularly well in theaters, 'Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain' did a shockingly solid $17 million over the holiday week. We have no idea how long it'll hang around, but that's excellent.
The top ten is rounded out with 'This is the End' and 'Now You See Me,' with the former so close to $100 million that it can taste it and the latter officially a member of the $100 million club.
Next week sees the release of 'Pacific Rim' and 'Grown Ups 2.' That has no right to be a bloodbath, but it looks like it very well could be.


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Fire chief: Sunday blaze causes 'extensive' damage to United Ethanol drying tower
MILTON--Ethanol production has been suspended at the United Ethanol plant until damage from a Sunday fire is repaired, a company spokeswoman said.
Damage estimates from Sunday's fire in the grain drying tower are not yet available, but Milton Fire Chief Loren Lippincott called damage "extensive."
It was unclear Monday when ethanol production at the facility would resume.
"No estimate has been confirmed, yet, as to how many days it will take to get ethanol production up and running again," United Ethanol spokeswoman Dori Lichty wrote in an email.
Firefighters arrived at 1:10 p.m. Sunday at the ethanol plant, 1250 Chicago St., and� found the grain drying tower "heavily involved in fire," Lippincott said.
"The internal extinguishing system had partially controlled the fire, but fire was still visible," he said.
The fire started in the ring dryer, a piece of equipment that dries distiller's grain, which is a byproduct of ethanol production, United Ethanol said in a prepared statement Monday.
Ethanol and corn oil production had been suspended at the plant but would continue as soon as the plant replaces fire-damaged parts, the company said in a release Monday.
The plant was still loading ethanol, loading distiller's grain and accepting and unloading corn, the company said.
Firefighters from Milton, Janesville, Edgerton, Whitewater, Fort Atkinson and town of Beloit, extinguished the fire. Damage was contained to the four-story metal drying tower, Lippincott said.
They remained on scene until 6:45 p.m., he said.
It wasn't necessary to evacuate employees from a separate area of the facility, Lippincott said, but workers were sent home after the plant was shut down Sunday, he said.
The department responded to a similar fire at the plant once before, Lippincott said.
"This is nothing we haven't experienced before. But this one got bigger because we think there was a mechanical malfunction in the steam extinguisher," he said.
The Milton Fire Department generally doesn't respond to fires at the ethanol plant because the plants has its own fire-extinguishing system, Lippincott said.
"It never gets to the point where we're generally called," he said. "But this is the second fire we've been to in that dryer system."


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GC Appointments
Isobel Jones joined the natural and organic food company Annie's Inc. as general counsel and secretary. Jones previously was vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary of Peets Coffe & Tea Inc. She also served as associate general counsel at Del Monte Foods from June 2003 to January 2012.
BPV Capital Management, an investment manager of mutual funds, named Leslie Beale general counsel and chief compliance officer. Beale most recently was the vice president of support services and general counsel at ES&H Inc., a firm focused on safety and health consulting, construction and government contracting. She previously served as a senior attorney at Ruby Tuesday Inc. and as an attorney at Baker Donelson.
Cliff Greenblatt is now vice president and general counsel of TASC Inc. Greenblatt joined the private defense contractor in 2010 as deputy general counsel. His prior in-house experience also includes stints at General Dynamics—where he served as assistant general counsel—Veridian Corp., Accenture, Qwest and MCI. He also was an associate at Steptoe & Johnson from 1990 to 1995.
Royal Neighbors of America hired Susan Mack as secretary and general counsel. Mack comes to the life insurance company from The Main Street America Group, where she was general counsel. She has also held GC positions at Transamerica Reinsurance and St. Paul Re Inc., and was senior corporate counsel at Aetna Life and Casualty.
Shelly Cooper was named senior vice president, general counsel and secretary of IAP Worldwide Services Inc. Cooper comes to the logistics provider after 13 years at United Space Alliance, where she most recently was vice president and general counsel. She previously spent 12 years at United Technologies Corp.
Other In-House Moves
Mark Rotenberg stepped down as general counsel of the University of Minnesota after 20 years on the job. Before joining the university, Rotenberg was a partner at Dorsey & Whitney, where he specialized in employment litigation and labor law, and an attorney in the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel. On June 3, Rotenberg will assume his new role as vice president and general counsel of Johns Hopkins University.
Todd Sheldon, senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary of Supervalu Inc., will leave the grocery chain next month. Before joining the company in 2008, Sheldon spent nearly eight years at Medtronic Inc., where he held titles including senior legal counsel for mergers and acquisitions and vice president and general counsel of the spinal and biologics business.
Delta Air Lines named Robert Rivkin senior vice president and deputy general counsel, international and regulatory affairs. Rivkin comes to the airline from the Department of Transportation, where he has served as general counsel since May 2009. He previously spent five years as vice president and general counsel of Aon Corp. and three years as general counsel of the Chicago Transit Authority.
Law Firm News
William Blumenthal joined Sidley Austin as a partner in the firm's Washington, D.C. office. Blumenthal was general counsel of the Federal Trade Commission between 2005 and 2009. He most recently served as chairman of Clifford Chance's U.S. antitrust group.


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A-list producer and DJ Diplo knows where the real party's at - and that's South Africa. Siberia's on the brink, too.
"Blow Your Head," an all-new interactive art exhibit from Diplo and photographer Shane McCauley, aims to capture the raw energy of the many overseas music scenes they've conquered. "I was fascinated by how good the music was [in South Africa]. You don't see a festival environment like that [in America]. There's no marketing or anything," Diplo explained to attendees during a live Q&A for the exhibit's opening on Wednesday, September 4.
Diplo has lent his production stylings to stars like Usher, Justin Bieber and Snoop Lion. Thousands flock to his DJ sets at festivals across the world. He also performs as big-room reggae-dancehall act Major Lazer. Now, he's unveiled "Blow Your Head" as an introduction to some of his favorite international music destinations. "World music is not very marketable itself, you kind of have to put something behind it to make people excited about it… it's always been in my mind to help put a face to the music," he said.
The exhibit features black-and-white video and still images projected to fill the walls of the gallery space at Sonos Studio in Los Angeles. At the center of the space is the Sonos Controller - a tablet that allows attendees to select tracks from a playlist curated by Diplo. The sound of each track acts as a perfect juxtaposition alongside the music-inspired photographs and moving clips featured in the exhibit.
Aside from making music and sharing it with others, Diplo is also the head honcho of major electronic dance music label Mad Decent. Not only does the label back some of the most revered artists in the genre but it also executes major dance music events across the globe. And there seems to be no limit on distance for this tastemaker - it's wild to think who's next on his list. "We're gonna try to do some shows in Siberia - way out there. For us, it's just about where we can turn up."
"Blow Your Head" runs at Sonos Studio in Los Angeles (145 N. La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036) from September 4-October 6.


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The Internet of Things is fast becoming a part of everyones lives. More and more gadgets and devices have the ability to connect to some type of network. Some networked devices being brought to market today did not seem plausible even five years ago, for example livestock monitoring systems, power outlet switches, toaster ovens, pill bottles, plumbing systems, sprinkler systems, bathroom scales, and thermostats, to name a few. For devices without this capability, many system designers are thinking about the limitless possibilities of a connected smart device, whether they connect to the Internet or interact with a local network. When it comes to future designs, network functionality is quickly changing from a luxury feature to a must-have capability.
Market research firms have attempted to forecast the rapid growth of connected devices. IHS iSuppli estimates that by 2015, Internet-enabled consumer devicesconnected devices outside the traditional personal computing space of desktops and laptopswill reach 780 million units, significantly exceeding the expected shipment of PCs which is estimated at 480 million units.1
There are many challenges to developing a network-connected device, but one common element to every one of these designs is the requirement for a unique hardware address in every device. This hardware address is necessary to properly communicate on the network as it uniquely identifies the incoming and outgoing data from that specific device. Lets examine the challenges of bringing connected devices to market, particularly with respect to the manufacturing flow and cost control.
Unique identifiers
Hardware addresses must be globally controlled to ensure they are unique, but what actually comprises a hardware address value? There are two types in use today. For networking hardware such as wireless routers, the unique hardware address required for communicating on local networks is 48 bits long and is often referred to as a media access control (MAC) address or abbreviated as MAC-48. In devices with network access such as printers and multimedia equipment, along with software like those used in virtualization technology, the hardware address is called an extended unique identifier (EUI) and can be 48-bits or 64-bits long or abbreviated as EUI-48 or EUI-64. The term MAC address is used synonymously with both types of values as they are assigned from the same numbering space.
The range of available MAC/EUI addresses is, in part, controlled by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The IEEE registers and assigns a 24-bit organization unique identifier (OUI) to a company; this 24-bit OUI value in turn becomes part of the MAC/EUI address. The fee to register for and be assigned an OUI by the IEEE is $1,750. Purchasing a range of addresses from the IEEE represents a fixed cost that must be considered in a development budget. The OUI value starts every MAC/EUI address starts, followed by a 24- or 48-bit extension identifier that, when combined, creates a 48-bit MAC/EUI-48 number or a 64-bit EUI-64 number (see figure 1).
Figure 1: MAC and EUI addresses start with the organization unique identifier (OUI), followed by a 24- or 48-bit extension identifier.
One OUI registration will give the registrant about 16 million potential 48-bit values or over 1.1 trillion 64-bit values. To prevent waste of available MAC/EUI addresses, IEEE will not assign a new OUI value until at least 90% of the registrants original allotted values have been used.


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Army Aviation Hall of Fame 2013 Induction - Ft. Worth, TX
Major General Thomas W. Garrett, Retired
MG Tom Garrett's achievements during an exemplary career as a Soldier and Army aviator are far reaching as he distinguished himself, the Army and Army Aviation with exceptional meritorious service.
This warrior/leader/mentor made tremendous contributions to the advancement of Army Aviation and equally, and perhaps even more importantly, to the critical early and mid-career development of subordinates, many whom went on to distinguished and high profile careers within the Army and Aviation Branch to include two former vice chiefs of staff, an aviation branch chief, other general officers and a number of aviation hall of famers.
This highly decorated combat veteran served in Vietnam and later, Desert Shield/Storm where he commanded, trained and led the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Aviation Brigade, the largest Army Aviation rotary wing task force in conventional land warfare history.
The preparation, execution and results of that blitzing 100-hour war in the harshest of flying environments against the 4th largest Army (former) in the world are documented and well known.
His masterful understanding of Army Aviation capabilities and ability to plan for and execute their optimum use was decisive.
His brigade unleashed overwhelming force at multiple points on a vast battlefield conducting reconnaissance, attack and assault, simultaneously and relentlessly. These operations serve as a textbook for planning and flawless battlefield execution.
He validated and advanced Army Aviation's body of knowledge in conventional warfare and has left an indelible mark on Army Aviation and its future leaders.


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Gary Groelle announces run for sheriff, criticizes his boss
JANESVILLE—Gary Groelle has problems with how his boss runs the Rock County Sheriff's Office, but he is not saying much about what those problems are.
Groelle, a captain at the sheriff's office, formally announced Tuesday that he will run against Sheriff Bob Spoden.
Groelle made his announcement in front of about 50 supporters in the amphitheater in Lower Courthouse Park.
Groelle said some people's voices are not being heard.
"I want to speak for them. I want to be their sheriff and their voice," he said afterward.
Groelle said he has heard concerns from various people and organizations. He would not name them.
He said they are those who "for whatever reason are not getting their message out that they want the sheriff's office to go in a different direction, to have a different type of leadership style, and I believe I can give that to them."
Asked what their concerns are, he said it has to do with how money is being spent.
Groelle mentioned excessive overtime and "different programs that we provided for the community that may not be as efficient as they can be."
Groelle said he also has heard concerns about money spent on equipment "that may not be well spent."
"I will be sensitive to the citizens of Rock County who are suffering financially and have strained budgets. I believe in shared accountability," Groelle said in his news release.
Spoden responded Tuesday, saying events that could require overtime, such as an overturned oil tanker or the need to secure the scene of an investigation, can't be anticipated.
In the past year, Spoden said, a deputy was required to guard one homicide suspect, Daniel Bellard, around the clock at University Hospital in Madison, which greatly increased overtime costs.
"We're all aware of overtime, and we really push with our officers and our captains and commanders that they need be very cognitive of the overtime issue, but at the end of the day, public safety comes first, ensuring a solid investigation comes first," Spoden said.
Asked about equipment, Spoden said Groelle sits at the command staff table, and Groelle's job in support services includes buying equipment, so if equipment is too costly or would not meet needs, it was Groelle's responsibility to raise the issue.
Asked if he could run the department with a smaller budget, Groelle said he would have a budget plan based on values and long-term goals.
"Hopefully, we can reduce some costs. I can't say that we can, but I will certainly look at all those areas, all those items, where we could possibly save some money for the taxpayers."
Spoden, in a recent news release announcing his re-election campaign, also said he would seek cost savings and said he has done so in the past.
"The office of sheriff should not be a political position staffed by a politician. It should be a law enforcement position staffed by a leader," Groelle said in a news release.
Asked what he meant, Groelle responded: "What I'm saying is that leadership is the most important quality, and understandably it's a political position. I see my leadership style a little different than the sheriff's."
Asked how he is different, Groelle said: "I could become more involved in the community myself, interact with people better, I believe, and could be a stronger representative for the sheriff's office."
Spoden said he would prefer that the sheriff be appointed, or at least that it be a nonpartisan position, but the law requires a partisan election.
Political skills are needed to get things passed by the county board or in Madison or Washington, D.C., Spoden said, but his political skills "do not go beyond any other normal sheriff in Wisconsin."
Spoden said running the sheriff's office is personal to him, as it has touched his life since he was 5 years old. His father was a deputy from 1967 to 1994, "so it's very dear to me, and it's been dear to my family. It's personal."
Groelle said he told Spoden on Friday that he would run. He said Spoden was not pleased.
Groelle said he told Spoden it "was nothing personal against him."
Groelle is a Milton resident who turns 55 on Saturday. On Tuesday, he called himself a "man of faith" and the proud father of two adult children who wanted to offer voters a choice that would affect their quality of life.
Because both men are running as Democrats, voters will choose between them in the Aug. 12 primary.
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Craft shows, workshops and a holiday open house
Hunt for Wooly Mammoth in Fort Atkinson or stroll through holiday-decorated streets in Lake Geneva. If you're starting to get in the holiday spirit, why not learn to arrange a holiday floral centerpiece in Burlington, attend a craft show in Elkhorn, or make a donation at a toy drive in Fontana.
Friends of the Lake Geneva Public Library Mystery Book Sale, Nov. 15, at the library, 918 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. (262) 249-5299, lakegeneva.lib.wi.us
Red Cross Blood Drive, Nov. 15, from noon to 5 p.m., Sunset Park Rec Building, 200 Devendorf St., Elkhorn. Walk-ins welcome, reservations: (800) 733-2767, redcrossblood.org
Bucky's Scholarship Gala, Nov. 15, The Riviera, Lake Geneva. Fundraiser for Badger High School scholarship program. Food prepared by culinary students, live music, silent and live auction. Tickets at (262) 348-2000, ext. 2050.
Movie Night, Nov. 15, with a showing of "The Hunger Games," at the Lake Geneva Public Library, 918 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. Free event, (262) 249-5299, lakegeneva.lib.wi.us
Crafts in the Country, Nov. 15-16, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Millard Community Covenant Church, County Highway O, just north of County Highway A in Elkhorn. Arts, crafts, repurposed farm items, knitted items, woodworking, photography, baked goods, coffee and baked goods. (262) 441-0316, email@example.com
Zombie Laser Tag, Nov. 15-17, Geneva Ridge Resort (in the Haunted Forest) W4240 Wisconsin Highway 50, Lake Geneva. Zombies are roaming the countryside — your� job is to survive until the extraction team arrives. (262) 729-0711, www.zombiesundead.com
Ninth annual Turkey Trot, Nov. 16, annual Big Foot Beach State Park run, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1452 Wells St., Lake Geneva. Overall winners receive a turkey. Register with Clearwater Outdoor, (262) 348-2420, www.clearwateroutdoor.com
Woolly Mammoth Hunt, Nov. 16, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, at the Hoard Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. This free program is for all ages and is presented by Barbara Converse and includes information on the Ice Age Trail — the mammoth is the trail's mascot. (920) 563-7769
Paperwhite workshop, Nov. 16, at 10 a.m. Create an arrangement for the holidays at the Burlington Garden Center, 5205 Mormon Road, Burlington. Register at (262) 763-2153, burlingtongardencenter.com
Yarn-dying techniques and demo, Nov. 16, at 11 a.m., Matheson Memorial Library, 101 N. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn. Learn how you can dye yarn using Kool-Aid and see samples of other dying projects as well, presented by Melinda Allen and members of the Slipped Stitches. (262) 723-2678, elkhorn.lib.wi.us
Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra kicks off their "Horizons" concert season with a performance Nov. 16. Tickets at (262) 359-9072, http://lakegenevaorchestra.org
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Geneva Lake Art Association workshop, Nov. 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Rockin' Paper and Scissors paper crafting workshop held at the GLAA Gallery, North Shore Pavilion, 647 Main St., Lake Geneva. (262) 249-7988, genevalakeart.org
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