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Playing Chicken With Food Safety: Part II
Question: Will new poultry processing regulations endanger food safety?
Answer: It's looking more and more that way
If you caught my post last week, you'll remember that the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has proposed a new rule regarding poultry processing that could impact the safety of your chicken. The New Poultry Inspection System, based on a small pilot called HIMP, will privatize some inspection duties, increase maximum slaughter line speed, and allow for "offline reprocessing antimicrobial agents" [read bleach and other approved chemicals] to sanitize carcasses.
According to the FSIS, implementing this new system will lead to more sanitary meat, decreasing rates of salmonella and other foodborne pathogens, and save money in the process —and their argument seems pretty strong if you can muddle your way through the technical terminology of theirofficial proposal.
However, the story isn't ever that simple, now is it? According to Food & Water Watch, one of the proposal's staunchest opponents, implementing HIMP-style inspection systems would be a food safety disaster.
After analyzing data from the pilot program, FWW showed that industry employees, tasked with thejob of sorting and inspecting poultry after it is slaughtered, routinely miss defects and contamination. Ninety-percent of the "non-compliance records" handed out by USDA inspectors were for fecal contamination (that would be poop on your food, folks).
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), representing the concerns of USDA-employed poultry inspectors, has also come out against the proposed rule. AFGE's main concern is that the new rule would eliminate almost 1,000 federal inspector positions. Billed as a taxpayer savings effort, the new rule would shift some of the sorting and inspecting responsibilities to processing plant employees. In addition to this being a concern about jobs, the AFGE also questions what impact the privatization will have on public health.
Federal meat inspectors are required to have three years of experience, through training and/or education, to do their job. Under the new rule, industry-employed inspectors will have to have none. While FSIS believes that training is vitally important, they will place no requirement that industry employees undergo specific training for sorting and inspecting processed poultry. Instead, they would give processing establishments "flexibility" in choosing their training method. FSIS maintains that processing establishments have incentive enough to train their employees well. Interesting thought…but what with the annual 1.2 million cases of food poisoning already a result of contaminated chicken, I'm not so sure I'd trust the industrial meat industry to self-regulate.
It's all about the BPM (that's Birds Per Minute, not Beats): Regardless of who actually employs the inspectors, one of the major contentions about the new poultry inspection rule has to do with how fast inspectors will be required to do their job. The new system would increase the maximum speed of the slaughter line to 165-200 bpm, requiring that inspectors examine about 3 birds per second. Yep, that's fast. Too fast, some might say.
Oh, and since inspectors going at 3 birds per second probably won't catch each case of fecal contamination or systemic disease, the new system allows for chemicals to be used on the meat to kill bacteria like salmonella and e.coli. Not a fan of ammonia-laced "pink slime"? Then, this should freak you out too.
Public comment is being taken on the FSIS proposal until April 26 (that's one week from today!), so tell the USDA what you think about their poultry processing plans. You can click here to sign a petition urging the USDA to quash the rule before it goes into effect.
Dig Deeper:
Foodborne Illnesses in the United States- Center For Disease Control
Let Them Eat Chicken-blog devoted to opposition of this proposed rule
Privatized Meat Inspection Experiment Jeopardizes Food Safety - Food & Water Watch
AFGE Speaks Against Proposed Poultry Inspection System - AFGE Union Blog
New Government Proposal Threatens Food Safety - Nourishing the Planet
What's Even Grosser Than Pink Slime?-Tom Philpott, Mother Jones
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As most expected after Rafael Soriano successfully stepped into the closer role for the injured Mariano Rivera, the relief pitcher has officially decided to opt out in search of a long term contract. Jon Heyman writes that Soriano may be seeking a four-year deal from his next team, and after what the Dodgers gave Brandon League (3 years/$22.5 million), it's hard to argue that he might be able to get it after his strong season in New York.
The Yankees shouldn't be the ones to give it to him, though. Relief pitchers not named Rivera are notoriously volatile, and devoting $15 million dollars per year over multiple years while operating under a budget they seem ready to stick to would be foolish. The team will almost certainly offer Soriano a qualifying offer, ensuring them a compensation pick in the draft once he signs elsewhere.
In other moves today, Casey McGehee has elected to become a free agent and the Yankees returned Rule 5 pitcher Brad Meyers, who spent the entire season on the 60-day DL, to the Washington Nationals.


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3.36/5 rDev -17.4%
Checked this place out on a reccomendation by oakedcannuk, and it was worth the stop.
I only ended up get a couple bottles of Supplication, but that certainly isn't anything to scoff at! They had a huge selection of NW beers including lots of hoppy beers I've never seen or heard of before! They also had damnation but I'm just not a big fan so if you're looking RR beers it's certainly worth a stop and it's right downtown.
Otherwise, it's a regular whole foods, service and atmosphere are on par with others I've been to.
10-12-2011 01:29:33 | More by kingcrowing
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04-05-2014 14:47:25 | More by memphischas
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I hadn't planned on doing much/any bottle shopping on our quick (1.5 day) Seattle trip, but I spotted this Whole Foods on Google Maps. Comparing its relative closeness to where we were staying (Moore Hotel), it seemed worth the short drive (being from Portland, I forget about the inclines and 'big' city blocks!).
What I found at the Westlake/Denny corner was a wedge-shaped Whole Foods store at the base of some new-looking residential towers. As WFs go, this one's not too flashy from the outside. Inside is perfectly in line with the upscale 'organic' vernacular this chain has created... nothing wrong with it, although this store seemed confused and congested, with check out queue and departments seemingly scattered randomly. I veered right upon entering and found the 'case beer' section pretty easily, a solidly stocked cooler with some macro lagers and a fairly good range of regional and local 12-packs; a few varieties of Fremont Brewing growlers finished off one end.
Puzzled as to what may have happened to all the single beers and smaller packs, I backtracked and wandered about (not asking directions - hell no!) and eventually found the rather large wine and beer department on the opposite side of the store. The beer wall is pretty expansive (maybe 50 feet long?), a continuous wall of bottles and smaller packs on shelves 4 or 5 high. The first section is Belgian and other imports, a solid selection but I didn't see anything I couldn't get in Oregon. The next portion was for national and regional brands, with a good mix of Oregon/PacNW favorites and some British Columbia beers that were new to me. It was the last 5-10 feet at the far right I was most interested in: the Washington region. I'm an unabashed supporter of 'Drink Local', so I specifically looked only for beers I couldn't find elsewhere. And they have them!
I wound up buying 5 bombers of 'locals' (from the likes of Fremont, Odin, Silver City and Harmon, plus a 4-pack from Hilliard's. There were many others I considered, but I tried to limit spending to around $30. Kept it close...
Help was friendly... and abundant on a Monday afternoon (5pm). No doubt, I got asked 4 times in 10 minutes if I had any questions. On Tuesday (later, after 8pm), there was only 1 guy working the area, but he, too was helpful and offered up a few suggestion of barrel-aged beers and local things worth trying. I got the sense that wine-selling was a greater focus than beer-selling here (pretty sure I knew more about the local breweries than some staffers), but that didn't hinder their attentiveness, nor the solid beer selection, whatsoever. A good place to stumble on and definitely a store I'd visit again next time I'm in that part of the city.
03-29-2012 02:32:29 | More by msubulldog25
3.59/5 rDev -11.8%
I have found that whole foods is a great source of craft beer and the one on westlake is no exception.
To begin the selection is pretty good with a large variety of micros and imports including stuff from Russian river, Deschutes, Stone, and a bunch of belgians.
The staff seems non existant, but considering it's a grocery store and not a bottle shop, so I guess it's understandable, still not good though.
Prices seem reasonable nothing spectacular though.
For a grocery store this is a pretty great spot to grab some beer. It's not a bottle shop, but if you know what you want it's worth checking out.
06-15-2011 02:35:05 | More by beerandcycling88
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Whole Foods is almost always a high quality beer stop when I am beer shopping. This one is no exception. A pretty new looking, multi-floor WF, with the beer and wine toward the back of the first floor.
There were two sections in the cold beverage section, as well as a bunch of floor displays of seasonal stock. Some nice Washington and Oregon locals, plenty of my locals like Victory and DFH. I was able to pick up a few bottles of New Belgium Lips of Faith beers to ship home.
Prices were very reasonable as is the norm with WF. A worthy stop.
12-27-2010 16:30:47 | More by sholland119
North Carolina
4/5 rDev -1.7%
Located just south of the Lake Union area and a short walk from the Needle. Pretty close to the streetcar line, too.
Beer department is towards the back of the store. WF is a pretty decent store for beer nationwide and this is one of their better locations. Nice selection of WA beers, along with OR and CA choices. Fairly evenly split between micros and imports. RR (no PtE, though) well represented, along with Angel's Share. Lots of choices from Port Brewing in San Marco.
Not a destination stop, but if you are in the area then well worth a visit.
11-05-2010 02:15:20 | More by beer2day
North Carolina
4.2/5 rDev +3.2%
I've found Whole Foods to be a pretty reliable option for beer when I travel but this location is one of the better ones. They stock a great selection of local and west coast beers as well as plenty from Europe and other parts of the US.
They regularly have RR Pliny the Elder on the shelves along with Consecration, Damnation and Temptation.
The guys that stock and manage the beer selection are always helpful and attentive; much more so than I'd expect from a market.
The Westlake Whole Foods location is a great source of craft beer in downtown Seattle.
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Being a 'Jedi Knight' Most Popular Alternative Religion in the UK
Star Wars seems to be more powerful than we have ever imagined. Move over Christianity, Buddhism, Islam and all you other mainstream excuses to live like you know what's what. The 'force' is starting to replace 'faith'. I know what you are wondering 'What would God Jedi's lightsaber color be?'
"Today's Census figures show that 176,632 people in England and Wales identify themselves as Jedi Knights, making it the most popular faith in the "Other Religions" category on the Census and the seventh most popular faith overall."
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"2012 JAZZARTIQUE POSTER- This year's poster features Kim Talley, a local artist that has a wonderful talent of capturing the flavor of her art...beautiful wine related pieces and cool jazz scenes are beautifully and richly created." Centralia Downtown Association
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Gary G. Bennett, Ph.D.
About me
At Duke, I'm trying to find ways of improving obesity management in the primary care setting. Our lab conducts obesity treatment trials in the U.S., China, and via the interwebs. I also teach classes on health psychology, health communication, and the social epidemiology of obesity. I blog at drgarybennett.com, tweet @drgarybennett, and try to do a little good along the way.
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Gary G. Bennett is a Professor of Psychology, Global Health, and Medicine at Duke University. He directs the Duke Obesity Prevention Program, co-directs the Duke Center on Biobehavioral Health Disparities Research and is affiliated with the Duke Cancer Institute and the Duke Center for Health Policy and Inequalities Research. Prior to joining Duke in 2009, Dr. Bennett served on the faculties of the Harvard School of Public Health and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Bennett completed undergraduate studies at Morehouse College, doctoral training in clinical health psychology at Duke University, and the Alonzo Yerby postdoctoral fellowship in social epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health.
Dr. Bennett's research program seeks to prevent and reduce obesity in high risk populations. In particular, his work leverages new media technologies to better manage obesity in the primary care setting. Dr. Bennett helped develop the interactive obesity treatment approach (iOTA) and his currently funded research trials include an 18-month iOTA-based obesity prevention trial using interactive voice response among community health center patients; a 24-month iOTA obesity treatment trial using web and IVR among community health center patients with hypertension, and; 6-month iOTA weight loss trials using text messaging among obese adults — in North Carolina and Beijing. Dr. Bennett has served on the editorial boards for Health Psychology and Annals of Behavioral Medicine and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Dr. Bennett is committed to the dissemination of evidence-based intervention approaches. He co-founded Crimson Health Solutions, which developed evidence-based behavior change interventions for the disease management sector; Health Dialog acquired Crimson in 2007. Dr. Bennett's research is funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Several representative papers are listed below. A more complete list of papers is available on our lab site. You can always access our work via PubMed – or better yet — Pubget.
Bennett, G.G. Connecting eHealth with 2-1-1 to Reduce Health Disparities. Am J Prev Med. 2012 Dec;43(6 Suppl 5):S509-11.
Bennett GG, Warner ET, Glasgow RE, Askew S, Goldman J, Ritzwoller DP, Emmons KM, Rosner BA, Colditz GA; Be Fit, Be Well Study Investigators. Obesity treatment for socioeconomically disadvantaged patients in primary care practice. Arch Intern Med. 2012 Apr 9;172(7):565-74.
Duncan DT, Wolin KY, Scharoun-Lee M, Ding EL, Warner ET, Bennett GG. Does perception equal reality? Weight misperception in relation to weight-related attitudes and behaviors among overweight and obese US adults. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2011 Mar 22;8:20.
Bennett, G.G., Herring, S.J., Puleo, E., Stein, E.K., Emmons, K.M., Gillman, M.W. (2010). Web-based Weight Loss in Primary Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obesity, 18(2), 308-13.
Bennett GG, Glasgow RE. The delivery of public health interventions via the Internet: actualizing their potential. Annu Rev Public Health. 2009;30:273-92.
At Duke, I teach undergraduate psychology courses in health psychology and health communication. I have also taught a class on the obesity epidemic in the global health cluster of Duke's Focus program. Since 2009, I've also been an instructor at Peking University (Beijing, China) as part of Duke's global health certificate program. I guest lecture widely and ramble on during office hours.
Course syllabi (2012)
Course syllabi (2011)
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Interested in how obesity, technology, life and coffee relate? Check out our blog at drgarybennett.com


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Defensive tackle Dee Liner, out of Muscle Shoals, Ala., has signed his letter of intent to play for Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Liner had a long recruitment process, delaying the announcement of his decision until signing day. He was originally committed to in-state rival Auburn, but eliminated the Tigers from his list when they fired head coach Gene Chizik.
"I have nothing but good things to say about everyone I got to know during the recruiting process," he said on ESPNU. "I want to compete for championships every year."
Alabama became the leader soon after for Liner, with Miami also garnering interest. Georgia hosted the tackle on a visit the last weekend before signing day, but it was tough to draw the Alabamian away from his home state.
Liner played on the edge for the most part in high school, but will step inside for Alabama. In doing so, he'll go from having average quickness for a defensive end to excellent quickness for a tackle. He has a nice burst up the field, which will allow him to get into the backfield and disrupt plays. His speed will allow him to serve as a defensive end at times and not be a liability.
To go along with that speed and quickness, Liner does seem to read plays and move along the line to fill holes, an attribute that will serve him well as a defensive tackle.
His athletic ability is his greatest asset, but he will have to add some strength and size to play in SEC trenches. His weight is reported anywhere from 275 to 294, so how much strength he needs to add remains to be seen. Standing at well above 6 feet, he should have the body to easily fill in those pounds and become a force in the middle for the Crimson Tide.
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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of a man who sought to reverse his conviction for the murder of a woman hacked to death with a machete.
The court, in a unanimous opinion Tuesday, upheld Christopher Gribble's conviction.
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After splitting a four-game series with the Chicago Cubs, Atlanta hits the road to finish the first half of the season with a three-game series against the struggling Phillies.
Philadelphia enters having lost eight of its last nine games, and sits 13 games back of the division leading Washington Nationals in the NL East. Injuries have hampered the Phillies, but this was already a team that had major question marks before the injuries occurred.
As a team, the Phillies rank third in the National League in batting average (.265), eighth in on-base average (.319), eighth in slugging (.407), sixth in wOBA (.318), and sixth in wRC+ (97).
Individually, it all starts with catcher Carlos Ruiz. Having already eclipsed the 4-fWAR barrie, Ruiz is hitting .355/.419/.596 with a .430 wOBA, 173 wRC+, and .241 ISO. He really should be starting the All-Star game, but that's a whole different story.
Hunter Pence is hitting .287/.351/.489, with a .361 wOBA and 126 wRC+. It's worth noting that his defense has been below average according to defensive runs saved (-7). Jimmy Rollins enters sporting a line of .262/.318/.414 with a .321 wOBA and 99 wRC+.
Shane Victorino has seen a big drop in his power numbers in what is his contract year. He's hitting .247/.313/.373 with a .312 wOBA and 93 wRC+. Juan Pierre is sporting a high average, but nothing else as his .317/..355/.387 line shows.
Chase Utley is back, and is hitting .304/.333/.565 in 24 plate appearances. The Phils also will get Ryan Howard back tonight, as he is set to be activated from the DL and start at first base.
Pitching matchups after the jump.
Friday July 6th, 7:05 PM ET
Tim Hudson
#15 / Pitcher / Atlanta Braves
Jul 14, 1975
Kyle Kendrick
#38 / Pitcher / Philadelphia Phillies
Aug 26, 1984
Game one of the series pits Tim Hudson against Kyle Kendrick. On the year, Kendrick is 2-8 with a 5.35 ERA, 4.80 FIP, and 4.84 xFIP. He has a K/9 of 6.32 and a BB/9 of 3.53. Kendrick has very pedestrian stuff, starting with a sinker that averages just over 90 miles per hour. He doesn't miss many bats with it at all. Kendrick works off that sinker, throwing it 44-percent of time. In addition to that, he throws a cutter, change, and a breaking ball. His cutter is his second most used offering, throwing it 30-percent of the time at an average velocity of almost 87 miles per hour. The change, which he throws 18-percent of time, is his best swing and miss offering. The pitch has a whiff rate of 23-percent on it.
Saturday July 7th, 7:15 PM ET
Tommy Hanson
#48 / Pitcher / Atlanta Braves
Aug 28, 1986
Joe Blanton
#56 / Pitcher / Philadelphia Phillies
Dec 11, 1980
Atlanta faces Joe Blanton in game two, who threw an 88 pitch shutout against the Braves in May. He enters this weekend at 7-7 with a 4.85 ERA, 4.26 FIP, and 3.45 xFIP. Blanton also surprisingly leads the National League K/BB ratio at 5.93. He sports a K/9 of 7.70 and a BB/9 of 1.30. In terms of his arsenal, Blanton features six offerings that he throws at least 10-percent of the time each. He works off of his sinker, which averages just over 90 miles per hour. He throws it 34-percent of the time. Blanton also features, a four-seam, cutter, change, curve, and slider. The change is his best swing and miss offering, with a whiff rate over 23-percent. He'll also throw the pitch more against left-handed batters.
Sunday July 8th, 1:35 ET
Jair Jurrjens
#49 / Pitcher / Atlanta Braves
Jan 29, 1986
Vance Worley
#49 / Pitcher / Philadelphia Phillies
Sep 25, 1987
The Braves face Vance Worley in game three, and Worley enters at 4-5 with a .346 ERA, 3.72 FIP, and 3.43 xFIP. He's striking out almost eight batters per nine innings, while walking exactly three per nine. Worley is primarily four-seam/sinker/slider, but also will mix in an occasional curve. His four-seam averages almost 91 miles per hour, while his sinker averages about the same. The slider is his best swing and miss pitch, with a whiff rate of almost 10-percent, and a whiff/swing rate of over 21-percent.
***All pitch data comes from brooksbaseball.net***


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Beloved by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, he was known for his sense of humor and love of his family but mostly for his love for Jesus Christ, who motivated all that he did.
He was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and served on active duty from July 1943 to September 1967. He served aboard submarines, battleships, destroyers, and cruisers, plus served at shore stations from Washington, D.C., to Monterey, Calif. He enjoyed two tours at the U.S Naval Academy where he served as an instructor and baseball coach. He also earned a masters of science degree in 1962 from the Naval Academy Post Graduate School. Following retirement, in 1967, as a commander in the Supply Corps at Great Lakes, Ill., he worked for Holloway Candy Company in Chicago as executive vice president. While in Illinois, he coached the Trinity College ice hockey team. The family moved to Atlanta in 1977 where he became the head of the business department and athletic director at Baptist University of America. Two years later, he became assistant headmaster and athletic director at Mount Vernon Christian Academy. He then transferred to DeKalb Christian Academy where he taught science and math and coached the baseball team. He retired from DeKalb Christian Academy in 1989.
Cdr. Frahler was an ordained deacon and served in various capacities in Baptist churches in Maryland, California, Rhode Island, Virginia and Illinois. In Atlanta, he taught Sunday school and served as chairman of the deacon body at First Baptist Church Atlanta. He and his wife of 63 years were more recently members of Norcross First Baptist Church.
After graduating from Benson Tech Institute in Portland, he was awarded a scholarship to Oregon State University, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, but after a year's attendance, he was drafted into the U. S Army and was sent to Anniston, Ala., for basic training. After being selected for the U. S. Military Academy at West Point, he went for pre-training at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania. Within the year, he received and accepted an appointment to the U. S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Andy was active in sports and baseball was his favorite. In 1940, he was named the most valuable player in American League Baseball in Oregon. In 1942, he was selected for the All-American team at the National Tournament in Wichita, Kan. In 1943, he led the Oregon State College team to co-champions in the Pacific Coast Conference. At the Naval Academy, he was twice selected captain of the baseball team and was the first person to captain a major sport for two years. In his very first time at bat he hit a three-run home run and his last time he hit a grand slam in a 10-0 victory over West Point. Later, while coaching at the Naval Academy, he played professional baseball in the Eastern Shore League. In April 2008, Cdr. Frahler was honored at the U.S. Naval Academy where they named the coach's baseball meeting room in the baseball stadium for him. Cdr. Frahler met his wife, Claire Jennings Frahler, on a blind date at the Naval Academy the year after he graduated. They married on June 3, 1949, and began the adventure of raising four children while crisscrossing the nation for his various assignments.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 63 years, Mary Claire Jennings Frahler; son, Donald Frahler, Captain U.S.N. (Ret.); daughter, Andrea Frahler Shupert; son, Ronald Frahler; and daughter, Marybeth Frahler Culbreth; their spouses; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his brother, William Michael Frahler.
Funeral services will be held in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at Norcross First Baptist at 11 a.m.; family will receive guests at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship at www.cefonline.com.
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Dianne Feinstein, Chris Murphy and fellow gun-grabbing lawmakers are scheduled to introduce a new ban on "weapons of war" at 11 a.m. on Thursday. Everyone ready for gun control theater?
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Summer is a time for being out in the sun, swimming, and other fun activities.
It can also bring more job opportunities and even more school for teens.
Stephanie Scheurer has the details.
It's no secret that North Dakota's economy is still booming.
Job Service North Dakota says currently in Burleigh and Morton Counties alone, there are nearly 3,500 job openings.
"They run the gamut from truck driver, to retail, to restaurant, hotels, like we were just talking about teacher openings. You know, every industry, every occupation is being affected by what's happening in North Dakota," says Phil Davis, Customer Service Area Manager, Job Service ND.
Now that we're in the summer season, employers are recruiting young teens.
"Fifteen year olds are wonderful employees for us because they mostly work the weekends and they can't work nighttime hours and stuff so you just fill in where you need to fill in," says Denny Sotebeer, Owner of McDonald's.
Standup: "With all of the now hiring signs around town, it's easy for teens to find work. But some prefer an alternative."
"Summer school, it does take in to a chunk of their day. Plus, we do about a week pace a day, so the kids always have homework and so really it's probably an eight to two commitment, you know, I would say with the homework put into it. Makes it harder for them to have an outside job," says Tana Sukauskas, English Teacher.
Ashlee has taken summer school every year since she was in ninth grade.
But despite being busy with school and homework, she still manages to juggle a job on the side.
"I work every day so, yeah it gets really rushy rushy," says Ashlee Luptak, Junior.
While the demand for workers could be pulling students away from taking summer school or vise versa, it all comes down to what serves you best.
In Bismarck, Stephanie Scheurer, KX News.
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Friday, NTSB crews and members of the FBI's Evidence Response Team were back out at the wreckage site continuing their investigation.
On Thursday, the NTSB was able to dig out the black box. Friday the box was in a laboratory in Washington D.C. for investigators to examine and see what data could be extracted.
Finding the black box was key in the NTSB's investigation. But, officials say it was not the only step.
"Finding the black box is one important step of the process, but there's still a lot of work to be done," said Robert Sumwalt with the NTSB.
Friday investigators spent the day scouring the wreckage site. They documented the damage and diagrammed the site.
The NTSB was also busy conducting their investigation away from Birmingham. Members of the agency were in Louisville, Kentucky at the UPS airline headquarters. They were expected to interview people who have flown with the accident crew and being the process of examining maintenance records.
Sumwalt said Friday's work is crucial in the investigation. However, there is still a long way to go in the investigative process. The NTSB expects the investigation to last anywhere from 12 to 18 months.
"It's a very extensive, tedious process, but we want to make sure our report is accurate and we get it right," said Sumwalt.
The NTSB is expected to wrap up their investigation in Birmingham in another 5 to 6 days.
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Dave and Cathy Joseph of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Christine, to Dustin Hickman, son of Rick and Linda Hickman and the late Pat Hickman.
The couple will exchange vows on April 27 at Ascension Lutheran Church in Columbus.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Jefferson High School and is currently attending Columbus State Community College, majoring in business. She is employed by BMW Financial Services.
Her fiance is a graduate of Clyde High School and The Ohio State University, where he majored in finance. He is employed by BMW Financial Services.
Richard and Sharon (Lewis) Wreede celebrated 50 years of marriage on Feb. 2, 2013, in Florida with family and friends.
They are the parents of Amy Hoehn (Mark Bauer), Traci (Kevin) Bockey and Lori (James) Stevens.
They also have seven grandchildren, Ashley Hoehn (Dan Moeller), Andrew (Kristin) Hoehn, Trevor, Brandon and Cody Bockey and Jack and Jude Stevens; and one great-grandchild, Leah Moeller.
Katie Marie Kircher and Kevin Michael Siefker were united in marriage on Sept. 8, 2012, at st John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Rev. Tim Ferris officiating.
The bride's parents are Jim and Cheryl Kircher of Cincinnati. The groom's parents are Gene and Janet Siefker of Delphos.
Nuptial music was provided by vocalists Megan Wehri, Cheryl Kircher, Gene Siefker, Kevin Siefker and Ben Hughes; pianist Elaine Wehri; and organist Lynn Bockey.
Maids of honor were Jamie Kircher and Angela Kircher, sisters of the bride.
Bridesmaids included, Amanda Siefker, sister of the groom, Jen Siefker, sister-in-law of the groom; Julie Chapman, cousin of the bride and Mary Kate Henrikson and Priscilla Aloyo, friends of the bride.
McKenna Siefker, goddaughter of the groom, was the junior bridesmaid.
Aiden Siekfer, godson of the groom, was ring bearer.
Best man was Matt Siefker, brother of the groom.
Groomsmen included Brian Siefert, future brother-in-law; Kevin Kircher, brother of the bride; Dusty Wehri, cousin of the groom; and Dave Graham, Pat DeHaven and Matt Ream, friends of the groom.
Grandparents of the bride are Gene and Lois Neltner of Cincinnati and Bill and Joyce Kircher of Cincinnati.
Grandparents of the groom include, Velma Wehri of Delphos and the late Gilbert Wehri and Winnie Siefker and the late Carl Siekfer.
A reception was held at the Civic Center following the ceremony.
The bride is a graduate of McAuley High School and the University of Cincinnati. She is employed by Proctor and Gamble.
The groom is a graduate of St. John's High School and the U.S. Marine Corps. He is currently attending the University of Northwestern Ohio. He is a DJ with Ultrasound Special Events.
The couple resides in Delphos.
Erin Elizabeth Clark and Kory Wayne Witt were united in marriage on July 7, 2012, at St. John the Evangelist Church, the Rev. Melvin Verhoff officiating.
The bride's parents are Joseph and Nicolette Clark of Delphos. The groom's parents are Dave and LuAnn Witt of Oak Harbor.
Maid of honor was Kristen Steryl of Columbus, friend of the bride; and matron of honor was Melissa Nichols of Delaware, friend of the bride.
Bridesmaids were Karanne Witt of Oak Harbor, sister of the groom; Amy Kerr of Cincinnati, friend of the bride; Brooke Schwieterman of Beavercreek, friend of the bride; and Heidi King of Columbus, friend of the bride.
Flower girl was Madelaine Junge of Wauconda, Ill., goddaughter of the bride.
Ring bearer was Jacob Witt of Columbus, cousin of the groom.
Michael Clifford of Columbus, friend of the groom, was best man.
Groomsmen were Ethan Clark of Bowling Green, brother of the bride; Keith Witt of Oak Harbor, brother of the groom; Sean Ratliff of Westlake, friend of the groom. Honorary groomsman was Konner Witt of Oak Harbor, brother of the groom.
A reception was held at the Delphos Knights of Columbus Hall after the ceremony.
Following a two-week wedding trip to the Dominican Republic, the couple reside in Avon.
The bride is a graduate of St. John's High School and The Ohio State University and Cleveland State University. She is employed by Rae Ann Rehabilitation Center in Avon.
The groom is a graduate of Oak Harbor High School and The Ohio State University. He is employed by Quicken Loans in Cleveland.
Dave and Debbie Eickholt of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Kara, to Justin Wasylczuk, son of Carolyn and Nick Wasylczuk of Washington, D.C.
The couple will exchange vows on March 22 at North Park Pavilion.
The bride-elect is a graduate of St. John's High school, The Ohio State University and Ohio University. She is employed by Dublin City Schools as a speech/language pathologist.
Her fiance is a graduate of Georgetown Day School and Ohio Wesleyan University. He is currently enrolled at Franklin University and is employed by Midwestern Auto Group.


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South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley said Monday that she is not in favor of appointing a replacement who won't run in the 2014 special election for outgoing Sen. Jim DeMint, R-SC.
DeMint, who was first elected to his seat in 2004, announced last week that he will leave the U.S. Senate at the end of the year to join a conservative think tank.
Haley, who must now appoint DeMint's replacement, has given little indication as to who will succeed the senator. However, she said in a statement Friday that she will appoint a person who has the same philosophy of government as DeMint.
"Appointing a new member of the U.S. Senate is a solemn duty, and I take this responsibility with the utmost seriousness," Haley said in a statement. "I will make this decision in a manner that is thoughtful and dignified, but also quickly."
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A Place To Bury Strangers have often been called "the loudest band in New York". This may very well be the case, but unlike much so-called "loud" rock and roll that's out there, APTBS is not loud simply for the sake of it. The sonically overdriven sound they've accomplished is no clumsy accident, but a carefully cultivated and well-maintained entity all its own, fostered by an unbridled passion that's clearly evident in every live show they play and each recording they make. A Place To Bury Strangers does not so much play songs as allow them to pour out. They are songs about longing, heartbreak and confusion played extremely well and at a passionately loud volume.
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Listenable and insane. That's the sound Dawn of Midi spent years shaping, culminating in their most mesmerizing work yet: Dysnomia.
In many ways, it's the first record that truly reflects the trio's critically acclaimed live show, a test of endurance and trust that involves bassist Aakaash Israni, pianist Amino Belyamani and percussionist Qasim Naqvi performing their compositions note-for-note without ever appearing the least bit predictable. If anything, Dawn of Midi's sets are as red-blooded and rhythmic as a seamlessly mixed DJ set, casting spells on crowds in the same way the group's favorite experimental and electronic acts have for decades.
Which explains why The New Yorker's music critic, Sasha Frere-Jones, wrote "an hour flew by in what seems like minutes" after witnessing their high-wire act last year, and Radiolab host Jad Abumrad added "[I've] seriously never seen anything like these guys."
Pontiak is three brothers that grew up and live on farms in Virginia. Their lifelong closeness yields uncommon musical understanding, creative collaboration and personal camaraderie. Their singular combination of impressive work ethic and boundless creativity pays off on their new album INNOCENCE. From the explosive title track to the mellow groove of "Wildfires," these 11 songs are some of the most absorbing and melodic material the band has produced, without ever losing their signature heft. It was recorded in the band's Studio A in Virginia without the aid of computers.
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Michael Baze was disappointed when High Court Drama didn't qualify for the Santa Anita Handicap on March 6. But the Las Vegas native, who turns 23 on April 14, hopes to make up for that letdown when he rides the son of 1987 male turf champion Theatrical in Saturday's Grade II, $150,000 San Luis Rey Handicap at 1 1/2 miles on turf.
"He's a nice horse and he's been running good," said Baze, who will move his tack to Arlington Park when the Santa Anita meet ends on April 18. "I think he'll run a great race. I actually like him in the San Luis Rey a little better than I would have in the Santa Anita Handicap." Baze has ridden High Court Drama twice, finishing second each time, in the Grade III, 1 1/16-miles Native Diver Handicap on Hollywood Park's Cushion Track Dec. 12, and again in the Grade II San Marcos Stakes run at 1 1/4 miles on turf at Santa Anita on Jan. 24.
"I've worked the horse once, and he's doing phenomenal," Baze said. "He lost to a couple of tough horses (Mast Track and Loup Breton, respectively). I keep in touch with (trainer) Doug O'Neill's barn about how the horse is doing, and they just love him."
Marathon distances are uncommon in the U.S., but Baze cites one strategy that could be beneficial. "It's a little bit different from the norm, so you have to be more patient," Baze said. "But my horse will appreciate the distance. He's kind of steady in his running style.
"He doesn't possess a big turn of foot, so going a mile and a half, they'll have to catch him, instead of him having to catch them. He's more of a grinder, so the more distance, the better it is for him. He'll keep going at the same pace."
High Court Drama has a 3-5-1 record from 13 starts, with earnings of $141,459 for owner Chris McHale of Essex, in the United Kingdom.
The field for the San Luis Rey, which is the eighth of 10 races: Dynamic Range, David Flores, 119, 6-1; High Court Drama, Michael Baze, 118, 3-1; Bourbon Bay, Rafael Bejarano, 120, 9-5; Obrigado, Garrett Gomez, 117, 12-1; Sudden War, Alex Solis, 118, 6-1; Lease of Life, Joel Rosario, 116, 8-1; Unusual Suspect, Alonso Quinonez, 117, 12-1; Romp, Chantal Sutherland, 115, 20-1; Quasicobra, Joe Talamo, 116, 30-1; and Unusual Smoke, Martin Garcia, 117, 12-1.
U R All That I Am makes her first start on grass in Saturday's $100,000 Irish O'Brien Stakes for older fillies and mares bred in California at about 6 1/2 furlongs. Dan Ward is optimistic.
"She had a good work on the turf, and the timing of the race is perfect to set her up for the B Thoughtful at Hollywood," said trainer Jerry Hollendorfer's assistant. "That race is April 24 and 7 1/2 (furlongs) on the main track, so if she likes the turf, good; if not, it sets her up for the next race."
U R All That I Am has won six of her 12 starts, with two seconds and a third. She won the 7 1/2-furlong Cat's Cradle Handicap for state breds at Hollywood last November. "It looks like she'll run really well on the turf," added Ward, who is pleased with the barn's success this meet, despite Eclipse Award finalist Blind Luck's third-place finish as the 1-2 favorite in the Santa Anita Oaks.
"We're third in money won (with $946,912, behind Bob Baffert, $1,923,228, and John Sadler, $1,565,642), and that's more than we made last year," Ward pointed out, "and last year we didn't win any stakes; we've won four this year, so we're very happy."
The field for the Irish O'Brien, which goes as the fourth race: Dotsy Jean, Joel Rosario, 7-2; Unzip Me, Rafael Bejarano, 7-2; A Jealous Woman, Joe Talamo, 9-5; U R All That I Am, Martin Garcia, 8-1; Lady Alex, Mike Smith, 8-1; and Bootleg Annie, Garrett Gomez, 3-1. Each carries 117 pounds except Bootleg Annie, who carries 119. Burna Dette was scratched.
HRTV will present comprehensive, on-site coverage of Saturday's Grade I, $750,000 Florida Derby, a major Kentucky Derby prep.
HRTV's Laffit Pincay III, Hall of Famer Gary Stevens, and Scott Hazelton will be in South Florida to offer current information surrounding the track's signature race, as well as providing insight and analysis throughout the outstanding card. HRTV's Jeff Siegel is under the weather and did not make the trip to Florida to participate in the telecast. He will report his observations on HRTV's "Pursuit of the Crown" show from California. Gulfstream's Caton Bredar and Alyssa Ali will also contribute to the telecast.
With the Florida Derby post time slated for 3:20 p.m., HRTV will devote a half-hour (3-3:30 p.m.) to in-depth coverage--analysis, post parade, and more--of the 1 1/8 mile test. The Florida Derby will be the 11th race on a 12-race card, with first post at 10:15 p.m.
"The Florida Derby has an outstanding tradition of producing winners of Triple Crown races," said Amy J. Zimmerman, HRTV's executive producer. "With Caton and Alyssa we've been able to provide HRTV viewers great coverage throughout Gulfstream's meet. It is a privilege to augment their coverage with our key announcers for this terrific day of racing."
The signature racing day of the Gulfstream winter meeting, the Florida Derby undercard features two additional Grade II events, the $150,000 Swale and the $200,000 Bonnie Miss, as well as a pair of Grade III contests, the $100,000 Appleton and the $150,000 Rampant.
HRTV's crew will remain in Hallandale the following day, hosting the network's twice-weekly "Pursuit of the Crown" Sunday at 5 p.m. "Pursuit of the Crown," which chronicles Triple Crown happenings, is produced by HRTV's senior producer, Michael Canale.
In a prelude to Saturday's $1 million St. Pat's Pitch presented by Budweiser following the seventh race, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert and his wife, Jill, will join jockeys Rafael Bejarano, Victor Espinoza, Joel Rosario, Mike Smith, Alex Solis, Chantal Sutherland and Joe Talamo, who will participate in an exhibition horse shoe pitch following Saturday's fourth race.
Santa Anita will donate $500 to the Jockeys' Guild Disabled Riders' Fund in the name of the contestant who gets "closest to the pin."
The fun-filled event is a forerunner to the $1 million St. Pat's Pitch. Five lucky fans will have an opportunity at Santa Anita tomorrow to win $1 million by throwing a ringer in a horse shoe pitch. On March 15, 2008, John Placzankis did just that.
FINISH LINES: Rebel Stakes winner Lookin At Lucky was back home on Santa Anita's Pro-Ride surface Friday after returning Thursday from Oaklawn Park. "He jogged today and we're just keeping him happy," trainer Bob Baffert said. "He'll run next in either the Arkansas Derby or the Santa Anita Derby. I've ruled out the Wood." . . . Jorge Periban said he will be the trainer of Santa Anita Derby candidate Who's Up when the Generous Stakes winner arrives from Washington state shortly. . . Scoreboard: Four of the top five leading jockeys in purse earnings nationally are based at Santa Anita: Rafael Bejarano (first), Joel Rosario (third), Garrett Gomez (fourth) and Martin Garcia (fifth). . . Victor Espinoza, who won two races Thursday to climb within one of second-place Rosario (47-46), leaves Monday for Dubai where he rides The Usual Q.T. for Jim Cassidy in the $5 million Duty Free at 1 1/8 miles on turf March 27. Espinoza was second in the 2006 Duty Free aboard The Tin Man . . . Following his commitments in Dubai next weekend, agent Ron Anderson said Gomez will begin riding at Keeneland, then move on to Churchill Downs. "He'll keep pretty much the same schedule as he has in the past," Anderson said of Gomez, who is seeking his fifth consecutive national purse earnings title . . . Agent Ron Ebanks dismissed as "rumors" reports that Rosario will be leaving to ride at Keeneland when it opens April 2. "We're not looking to leave Southern California except for major events. We're looking for a (Kentucky) Derby horse," said Ebanks, who added that Rosario has been booked to ride Thomas Baines for trainer Doug O'Neill in the Santa Anita Derby . . . San Carlos Handicap winner Bob Black Jack, prepping for the Grade II, $150,000 Potrero Grande Handicap at 6 1/2 furlongs on April 3, worked five furlongs at Hollywood Friday in a bullet :59.60 for trainer James Kasparoff. Regular rider David Flores was aboard . . . Today's second race is named for Rancheros Visitadores 42nd Annual Day at the Races. The group has been coming to the Great Race Place for 42 consecutive years . . . Three players were still alive in ShowVivor II entering Thursday's races: Roland Frederick of Kaplan, La.; Orlando Arango of Los Angeles; and Mary Jo Lessell of La Grange, Ky. One selected Warren's Moon, who was second in Thursday's first race, and two picked Welken, winner in the seventh.


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