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If the plan to dismantle Syria's chemical weapons arsenal continues apace, it won't be the first time diplomacy has enabled potential belligerents to take a step away from war. We just don't always hear about it.
I think it really is more common than we might think, said IPFW's James Toole.
There are countries that consistently play the role of peacemaker, said Toole, an associate professor of political science who teaches international relations. Norway, for instance, tried to bring an end to a bloody civil war in Sri Lanka in the 2000s. Canada and Sweden also have sought to help with other nations' conflicts.
Nor does America always reach for the military option, though with the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, we were kind of getting used to the U.S. approaching things that way, Toole said. But often diplomatic efforts are going on behind the scenes.
Perhaps the best-known example is how the U.S. and Russia clandestinely worked to resolve the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis peacefully though Armageddon loomed.
Toole wonders what might have been going on beyond the world's view when North Korea erupted in bellicosity a few months ago. There were threats from new leader Kim Jong-un and a video of Washington in flames. And then, unaccountably, North Korean officials lowered their tones.
Now, the whole crisis has gone back to the way it was before, Toole said. Maybe the whole thing was some kind of internal conflict related to Kim's taking power. But, who knows? Maybe China was involved behind the scenes, putting a lot of pressure to get North Korea to calm down.
Toole, who is already using the Syrian crisis to discuss negotiations in his classes, believes there could be more to the story of how the confrontation has been rerouted. President Barack Obama is aloof – kind of a cool character who doesn't show his hand, Toole said, and Secretary of State John Kerry was criticized for stressing how limited missile strikes against Syria might be. But behind the diplomatic veil, the U.S. may have threatened more serious military action.
Suddenly, Russian President Vladimir Putin, who had never challenged Syria's leader, Bashar Assad, on chemical weapons, decided to play peacemaker. But it very likely was the threat of U.S. intervention that brought the Russian leader around, Toole said.
Tim Roemer, the former ambassador to India who served 12 years as Indiana's 3rd District congressman, also thinks it's likely that some of the efforts that brought Syria to the table may have been behind the curtains.
There might have been very quiet, back-channel negotiations with different parties, he said. The U.S. was stepping through a minefield of conflicting interests: the Sunni-Shiite conflict, Iran and the Saudis dumping arms into the conflict, Russia you couldn't have a more complex and nuanced situation.
Roemer says he's delighted to see it, but warns that a negotiated settlement on chemical weapons only buys America some time to deal with the ultimate question of what to do about Assad.
The question might become even more complicated by the resolution of the chemical weapons problem, Roemer said. It's a tricky equation: In the short term, the deal may help Assad hold onto power. Now he's in a position to tell you how to get rid of the weapons.
Actually seeing the process through could be equally tricky, Roemer warns. Dismantling the chemical weapons systems must take place in many locations in a very dangerous climate, over and over again.
The cost of diplomacy in terms of time and resources certainly is enormous, and that takes time from other issues, he said, including other peacemaking efforts.
Though Roemer says he fully supports the president's present course, in retrospect it might have been wiser if the U.S. had done a special-operations strike in Syria two to three months ago.
David Cortright, director of policy at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame, believes that the hesitation in Congress and the British Parliament's refusal to back military action were part of a sea-change in world attitudes.
That reflected a war-weariness in that whole region – Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan and the violence that erupted after the Egyptian revolution, he said. Armed intervention in Syria seemed likely to spiral into wider conflict.
Just looking at the prospect is like staring over the precipice. It looks very bleak, Cortright said.
Faced with that kind of prospect, I think, in Moscow, in Iran, in the U.S, certainly in the U.K., you're seeing political leaders and the public looking favorably on the alternative of negotiation.
Cortright thinks Obama's decision to ask Congress for approval of any military action was a wise choice.
This was not the normal procedure. Presidents say they have the right to use force, and they usually do.
Among other things, that gave everyone time to think.
The whole theory of democracy is, it creates time for a decision – time for considered judgment before we rush ahead, not the caprice of monarchs.
Now, Cortright sees the Syrian negotiations, as well as the potential thaw in relations between the U.S. and Iran, as a head-spinning moment for diplomacy.
Like making war, diplomacy is a skill that is studied and taught. It goes by many names – conflict prevention, mediation, peace building – and it includes a range of solutions.
Peacemakers are trained to look at the dynamics of a policy, look at the alternatives, Toole said. In the Bosnian war, for instance, it was dividing the country into two pieces.
Sometimes it's a power-sharing agreement, sometimes it's an agreement to let one side have the prime minister's spot and one side have the presidency, or to switch presidents every other year, or to reserve a certain number of seats in the parliament for the opposition.
Sometimes it's offhandedly bringing up a proposal to scrap a weapons program, as Kerry did in the current crisis.
When you study this stuff and get to know the alternatives, you're not just starting from scratch, you're starting from a template, Toole said. A skilled diplomat takes the alternatives and tries to push one into an agreement.
Also vital is having a sense of a nation's culture, knowledge of its language and the nature of the leaders you're dealing with. There's common agreement that the lack of that kind of knowledge was one reason we went astray in Iraq. U.S. services have more people who speak Arabic now.
That, Toole says, was a lesson we really learned.
Toole also sees Wikileaks-style outings of back-channel information as a threat to the kind of efforts that may have averted armed confrontation with Syria.
In some ways, secrecy is absolutely essential to diplomacy, he said. Diplomacy is impossible if you lay all your cards on the table.


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Parenting is never easy, but parenting a gifted child can be
especially challenging and often requires different strategies than
what works with other children. The reason? Gifted kids
simply are wired differently. They see and experience the
world differently than most people. While gifted children are
capable of exceptional intellectual and creative thought, some may
exhibit greater sensitivity and intensity in how they relate to the
world and other people. In some ways they think and act well
beyond their chronological age, while at other times they may act
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easily. Asynchronous development is typical of gifted
children and can make it challenging to find the right school
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school. Some things do come easily to them, but they can also
struggle with things that most people take for granted.
Parents of gifted children may feel confused about how to
understand their gifted child, or how to get others (teachers,
adults, or other children) to see that their child may think, feel,
and act differently than other kids. Some parents of gifted
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www.hoagiesgifted.org Hoagies' Gifted
Education Page
Illinois Association for Gifted Children
National Association for Gifted Children
Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Northwestern University Center for Talent Development
www.centerforgifted.org Center for
www.davidsongifted.org Davidson
Institute for Talent Development
www.tip.duke.edu Duke University Talent
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A Tac Air hanger at the Chattanooga Airport.Photo by Laura-Chase McGehee /Chattanooga Times Free Press.
Chattanooga airport officials today took the first action toward a buyout of general aviation provider TAC Air's operations at Lovell Field.
The airport authority agreed to an initial resolution for the issuance of up to $10 million in revenue bonds to help finance the purchase of TAC Air facilities.
Airport officials declined to immediately talk about the resolution after a called meeting of the airport authority board. But sources say that the deal could cost about $12.3 million.
The airport board is expected to meet Friday to approve another resolution related to the issuance of the bonds.
Airport attorney Hugh Moore said the city of Chattanooga is not obligated in any way by the issuance of the bonds. He also said that the city is not guaranteeing repayment of the bonds, nor do the bonds affect the city's credit.
The airport and privately-held TAC Air have been in a long-running dispute related to general aviation services at the airport. Nearly four years ago, airport officials agreed to construct their own general aviation terminal on the airport's west side, which competes with TAC Air.
See more in tomorrow's Chattanooga Times Free Press.
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Lemon lovers will find this rich, glazed coffee cake absolutely scrumptious. The cream cheese in the middle is a wonderful surprise and nicely complements the tart citrus flavor.—Tessa Mabe, Toledo, Oregon
6 Servings
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling
1/3 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar,
1 egg
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
5 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
In a large bowl, beat butter and 1 cup sugar until crumbly, about 2
minutes. Add egg; mix well. Stir in lemon juice and lemon peel.
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed
mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
Pour half of the batter into a greased and floured 8-in. fluted tube
pan. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and remaining sugar;
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spoon over batter. Top with remaining batter.
Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near
the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from
pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients. Drizzle over cake.
Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutritional Facts:
1 slice equals 612 calories, 23 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 98 mg cholesterol, 513 mg sodium, 96 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 8 g protein.
Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as
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The flow of water in fountains can be simple or incorporate more options. In a bubbler fountain, Plexiglas encloses the water and air pumped into the bottom reservoir activates thousands of bubbles. Some bubblers have colored lights behind them to tint the clear bubbles. Cascade fountains resemble natural waterfalls with water flowing downward over several tiers or terraces into multiple, horizontal pools. Wall fountains have a top water feeding tube that runs the width of the wall and evenly distributes water down the face of the structure in a smooth sheet. Wall styles with water flowing from a frame or tube suspended outward from the top of the wall create waterfalls with more bubbles and rippling flow patterns. Moving parts such as wheels and flippers make the falling water alter patterns as it flows from top to bottom.
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Just like buildings, fountains have architectural styles such as contemporary, antique and classic. Contemporary styles have sleek, clean lines and defined geometric angles. Antique fountains include authentic or fabricated materials that look like old brass or copper and have worn and distressed finishes and flourishes. Gargoyles and other mythical creatures are often part of classic fountain designs.
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Adding themes and elements to fountains gives them personality and reflects personal tastes. Aquatic animals and fish are common fountain themes frequently enhanced by seashells, fishing nets and decorative coral. Depictions of the sun, moon, stars and other astronomical elements are often part of fountain designs, as are trees and plants. Statues of children and adults are also found in the midst of fountains for decorative or honorary purposes. Other themes include Asian-inspired depictions of ancient statues or Western religious elements.
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text: The Willis' are no ordinary family. In fact ever since Hollywood actors Bruce Willis and Demi Moore divorced in 2000, they have remained friends and even enjoy family outings with Demi's new hubby Ashton Kutcher. So it wasn't too much of a surprise to see daughter, Scout 19 complete with the full Willis entourage in tow out together on Saturday night. That is, until we realised they were at the Crillons debutante ball in Paris. Now we're used to seeing the Kennedys, Mountbattens and general aristocracy of the world descend on the annual ball, not only for an excuse to wear couture (like they need one) or to raise money for charity but as their first official taste of society. But we can't help but wonder why Hollywood offspring - well-versed in LA's hottest nightspots - need a formal introduction... Tant pis, as they say in Paris - any excuse to ogle some suitably amazing haute couture. Check out next week's issue of Grazia for one deb's fabulous photo diary of this year's ball.


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After a small hiatus from the blog, busy with the daily grind, I'm back with this gem I couldn't believe was gracing Calgary's liquor stores unaware to me. This is the first Oskar Blues beer to be featured, surprising as Dale's Pale Ale is a regular tipple for me. Its Oskar Blue's Old Chub Scotch Ale, a short, 8% offering from the canning trail blazers and a beer I am extremely looking forward to trying.
Cracking it open the smell is distinctive and promising, rich roasty malts combined with a nice hoppy bitterness. The pour is smooth, revealing a lowly carbonated 'espresso' liquid that throws up a smooth finger of off white head. Held up the light it's a deep red, allowing plenty of light through.
On closer inspection the aroma is a little boozey, dark chocolate and a light coffee is present, but little else. The first sip is heavy and cloying, the carbonation is low, leaving all the work to sweet caramel malts and a strong burnt coffee bitterness. The alcohol is present combining with woody flavours to give the illusion of whiskey but with a lot more body. Theres hops here too, but only for bittering and taking a back seat as the malts go on forever.
I've never before been overly impressed by a scotch ale, if anyone was going to be able to convert me it'd surely be Oskar Blues, but they haven't. Its simply personal preference for a dryer beer and one which can hide its booze better, that said, this is a good beer with tons of great flavours going on. The positive reviews I've read are fully justifiable, just not the right beer for me, but still it gets my seal of approval.
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We are nearly one month into the summer season and it certainly has felt like the hottest part of the year in North Central Wisconsin. After making it through a 5 day heat wave, including a number of record highs, and triple digits for three days straight in Wisconsin Rapids, a cold front did finally scour out the heat and humidity. The main downside since June 21st has been the lack of rainfall in much of the area and certainly in the southern parts of the state. For those of you that reside in the Northwoods, we did experience some strong to severe storms on July 6th, and through the first week of the month Rhinelander picked up 3.10" of rain. As of July 13th, that is 1.20" above normal. As you'll notice below, with the exception of the northern part of Florence Co. much of the northern half of the state has experienced enough rainfall this spring & summer to avoid drought conditions.
The same can't be said the farther south one heads in the Badger State, especially from Prairie du Chien to Madison and Racine. Here are the current rainfall totals and deficits both locally and in the southern parts of the state from June 1st through July 13th.
Wausau: 4.59" (-1.27")
La Crosse: 3.24" (-2.81")
Madison: 0.32" (-6.05")
Milwaukee: 1.69" (-3.82")
Here is a great graphic courtesy of the Midwest Regional Climate Center showing the total rainfall over the last 30 days in the Upper Midwest. The more greens to reds, as illustrated by the key on the graphic, the greater the amount of rain.
If you have had an opportunity to travel through locales south of highway 10, you'll notice the corn fields aren't as tall, the ground is fairly parched, some lakes have dried up considerably, and only those fields with irrigation are still getting by with a decent looking crop. As seems to be the case, it is a case of the haves and have nots as to where the bands of showers and storms have come to fruition of the last month and a half. You'll recall that NW Wisconsin and NE Minnesota were inundated with heavy rainfall back in June that lead to historic flooding in Duluth and Superior. For the most part, an outbreak of severe weather, particularly those supercell storms producing tornadoes have been kept in check to this point in the year. Through July 13th, only 1 tornado has been confirmed in Wisconsin, and that was the twister that impacted Rib Mountain back on May 24th. This is the least amount of tornadoes ever reported in the state this far into the year on record.
Meantime, thanks to an unseasonably warm March and above average temperatures for the first 6 months of 2012, it comes as no surprise that it this year has been one of the warmest on record in North Central Wisconsin. The average temperature in Wausau from 1/1 to 6/30 was 45.5 degrees, which is 1.5 degrees higher than the previous warmest year which was in 1998. Meantime, Rhinelander has had it's 3rd warmest first half of the year, with the average temperature working out to being 39.9 degrees, still 1.3 degree cooler than the high mark in 1998.
Thus above average temperatures and drier than average conditions seem to go hand in hand on a regular basis. The big question is, will the fairly dry weather continue or will we see a turn toward damper conditions? At least in the short term, there are chances of showers and thunderstorms in the forecast through the middle of July. We would need to see a pattern shift that allows for fronts to pool more moisture and thus drop decent amounts of rain to get back on the positive side of the scale. It is that time of the year where a heavy single storm or line of storms can erase a rainfall deficit in short order. No less, if we continue dry heading through the 2nd half of summer, that will not bode well for the many crops in the region.
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text: HISTORY OF FLIGHTOn August 17, 2007, at 2021 eastern daylight time, a Cirrus SR20, N869CD registered to a private owner, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight deployed the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) after encountering instrument flight conditions (IFR) while descending to land at Nantucket Memorial Airport, Nantucket, Massachusetts. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. No flight plan was filed however a full weather briefing was obtained before departing on the visual flight rules flight. The airplane received substantial damage. The non-instrument rated private pilot received serious injuries and one passenger received minor injuries. The flight originated from Westchester County Airport, White Plains, New York, on August 17, 2007, at 1901.The Nantucket Tower controller stated the pilot established initial radio contact at 2010. The controller informed the pilot to continue for runway 24 and pointed out traffic. The pilot reported at 2012 that he had the traffic in sight. At 2013, the controller received a PIREP of a " low layer forming above the approach to runway 24." The controller advised the pilot at 2014 that the airport was going IFR, and switched the pilot to Cape Approach. The pilot informed the controller that he was capable of executing the instrument landing system (ILS) approach. Review of transcripts between the pilot and Cape Approach revealed the pilot made initial radio contact at 2015, and requested the ILS runway 24 approach at Nantucket. Cape Approach asked the pilot for his current heading and the pilot replied 150. The controller informed the pilot to continue on the heading and expect a left downwind for the ILS approach. The pilot asked the controller if he wanted him to climb, and the controller suggested 2,000 feet, and the pilot acknowledged the altitude.The controller stated at 2016: 43, "November nine charlie delta confirm that you are IFR equipped and qualified." The pilot replied, " Nine Charlie delta we are uh IFR qualified." At 2016: 50, the controller instructed the pilot to climb and maintain 2,000 feet and to turn left heading 090. The pilot replied, "Nine Charlie delta two thousand turning right two nine zero." The controller replied at 2017:03, "November nine Charlie delta roger you're cleared to Nantucket via heading uh zero seven zero climb and maintain two thousand." The pilot replied, "Nine Charlie delta right uh zero seven zero at two thousand." The controller replied at 2017:54, "November nine Charlie delta turn left heading zero six zero expect the ILS approach runway two four advise with new ATIS kilo." The pilot replied, "Nine charlie delta turning right to zero six zero we will pick up kilo." The controller stated at 2018:06, "Nine charlie delta that's not a right turn sir should be a left turn left turn heading uh zero six zero looks like you went right on the last turn so just turn left a gradual left turn to zero six zero." The pilot replied, nine charlie delta a gradual left turn to zero six zero. At 2019:37 the controller asked the pilot to say his type of aircraft. The pilot replied at 2019:39, "Cirrus I had to pull the parachute." The controller replied, November nine charlie delta are you able to make it to the airport sir. The pilot stated, "No the parachute on the plane its going to come down." The controller replied at 2020:02, "November nine charlie delta roger low altitude alert check your altitude immediately and uh advise if you need any further assistance it appears that you are over land at this time." There were no other radio transmissions between the pilot and the controller.The pilot told the NTSB investigator during an interview that he informed the controller that he was instrument-qualified because he was getting concerned. His wife was six months pregnant and he feared they would end up in the water. The pilot stated he was struggling to keep the airplane level; he was in instrument conditions in a black hole with out a visible horizon or ambient light. The pilot further stated, "I became spatially disoriented and pulled the chute." When the pilot was asked if there was anything mechanically wrong with the airplane or the flight instruments, the pilot stated no.PERSONNEL INFORMATIONReview of information on file with the FAA Airman's Certification Division, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, revealed the pilot was issued a private pilot certificate on April 12, 2004, with ratings for airplane single engine land. The pilot did not have an instrument rating. The pilot's last biennial flight review was conducted on March 25, 2007, in the SR20. The pilot held a third-class medical issued on April 24, 2007, with the restriction "must wear corrective lenses." The pilot indicated on his application for the third-class medical certificate he has 500 total flight hours. Review of the pilot's logbook revealed that the pilot has 454.6 total flight hours of which 285.3 hours are in the SR20, and 245.5 hours are as pilot-in-command (PIC). The pilot's first flight in the SR20 was on April 16, 2004. The pilot had 34 hours of dual actual instrument flight time, and the last recorded dual instrument flight was on August 10, 2007. The pilot had 66.2 hours of simulated instrument time, and the last simulated instrument flight was conducted on July 25, 2007. The pilot had 40.6 hours of night flight time, and the last recorded dual night flight was on July 25, 2007. The pilot had flown 26.9 hours in the last 90 days, of which 0.2 hours were night dual flight, 1.5 hours of dual instrument flight, and 6.1 hours of dual simulated instrument flight. The pilot had flown 11.9 hours in the last 30 days, of which 0.2 hours were night dual flight, 1.5 hours of actual dual instruments, and 1.5 hours of dual simulated instruments. The pilot attended the Cirrus factory-training course from April 17, 2004 through April 18, 2004. The pilot received 7 hours of ground instruction, and 13.4 hours of dual flight instruction.AIRCRAFT INFORMATION Review of the airplane logbooks revealed the last recorded annual inspection was conducted on January 12, 2007, and the Hobbs time was 330.3 hours. The Hobbs meter at the crash site read 370.5 hours and the airplane has flown 140.2 hours since the last annual inspection. The altimeter, encoder, and static system test were conducted on February 1, 2006. The pilot purchased 35 gallons of 100-low lead fuel at West Air, White Plains, New York, on August 11, 2007, seven days before the accident. METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATIONThe Nantucket Memorial Airport 1953 surface weather observation was: wind 220-degrees at 7 knots, visibility 6 statute miles, clear, temperature 68-degrees Fahrenheit, dew point temperature 62-degrees Fahrenheit, and altimeter 29.82.A Special weather observation was issued at 2018. The wind was 220-degrees at 8 knots, visibility 1 statute mile in light rain and mist, vertical visibility 100 feet, temperature 68-degrees Fahrenheit, dew point temperature 66-degrees Fahrenheit, and altimeter 29.82. Remarks: automated observation, rain began 2017, hourly precipitation less than 0.01 inches. Three special weather observations were issued at 2025, 2045, and 2050. Review of the US Naval Observatory Sun and Moon Data for Nantucket County Memorial Airport at the time of the accident revealed a, " waxing crescent with 20-percent of the moon's visible disk illuminated.The pilot of N869D obtained a full weather briefing at 1135, for the VFR flight from Westchester to Nantucket. The pilot obtained a follow up weather briefing before departing Westchester County Airport at 1816. The briefer informed the pilot that the first batch of storms went through New York, and dissipated with some rain, " but if you take off at this point uh nothing but a little light rain on the route." The pilot did not receive updated weather while en-route to Nantucket.WRECKAGE AND IMPACT INFORMATIONThe wreckage was located in the vicinity of a United States Coast Guard loran signal tower adjacent to a residence in Siassconset Massachusetts, and 5 miles southeast of the Nantucket Memorial Airport. The airplane collided with a guy wire supporting the 650-foot tall loran signal tower on a heading of 040-degrees magnetic. Two pieces of parachute material were observed entangled on one of the loran guy wires. The airplane came to rest on a heading of 323-degrees magnetic. The upper and lower engine cowling was partially separated from the airframe. The engine assembly was partially separated from the firewall and displaced to the left about 20-degrees. Both upper engine mount welds separated between the firewall bolt attachment points and the first welded joint along the steel tubing. The lower two engine mounts remained attached to the firewall. The lower left section of the firewall was displaced aft, and the lower right side of the firewall was displaced in the forward direction and to the left. All engine accessories remained attached to the engine except for the starter, No. 2 alternator and right magneto. The fuel supply line to the fuel distribution manifold was disconnected and fuel was present in the fuel line. The nose wheel assembly separated from the nose landing gear strut at the fishmouth. The nose wheel was located in a 5-inch hole 7-feet in front of the wreckage. The engine was equipped with an engine monitoring system. The primary flight display (PFD) and the internal compact flash memory module from the multi-function display (MFD) were removed and sent to the NTSB Vehicle Recorders Laboratory for further examination. Examination revealed the PFD and the MFD memory card were not damaged. A binary copy of the memory card was made in the NTSB laboratory, and the copy was read out using a bench MFD. The PFD was connected to a bench MFD and downloaded. The raw PFD download file was sent to the manufacturer for decoding into ASCII text. The decoded file was sorted in the NTSB laboratory, organizing it by each data type and the PFD power cycle to group similar records together, and depicts the airplane's flight data and ground track according to the global positioning unit (GPS) positions stored in the PFD logs for the accident flight. In addition, the MFD flash memory card was downloaded and depicts various engine parameters. The PFD has a logging function which reflects the instrument recordings for the accident flight, which can also be used by the manufacturer for maintenance and diagnostics.The propeller assembly remained attached to the propeller crankshaft flange, and the propeller spinner was damaged on the lower side in the vicinity of the propeller blade root area. One propeller blade exhibited leading edge polishing and chord wise scratching was present on the cambered side of the propeller blade. Additional polishing was observed 16-inches inboard of the propeller tip-extending chord wise from the leading edge of the propeller blade aft about 1-inch. The non-cambered side of the propeller blade was not damaged. The remaining propeller blade had chord wise scratching present across the white tip striping of the propeller blade, and the scratches were brown in color. The non-cambered side of the propeller blade was not damaged.The cabin area was intact from the firewall extending aft to two-feet aft of the CAPS enclosure. All cabin and door windows remained intact. The right cabin door remained attached to the airframe. The left cabin door was separated from the airframe by first responders. The baggage compartment door was locked. The cabin roof was not damaged. The CAPS activation handle was out of its holder and hung down by its cable about 2 to 3-inches. The activation handle holder was bent downwards. The "Remove Before Flight" safety pin for the activation handle was found stowed in the left front cabin footwell sidewall netting. The forward belly section of the fuselage was crushed and distorted. Aft floor damage was noted in the area of the aft wing attachment points. A Garmin 396 GPS was located in the cabin area and forwarded to the NTSB Vehicle Recorders Laboratory for further examination. Examination of the GPS revealed it was not damaged. The unit was powered up and no track log was recorded on the date of the accident.Movement of the control yokes confirmed continuity of the linkages connecting the control yokes to the console aileron activation pulley. The aileron control cable system continuity was confirmed from the console aileron actuation pulley through the forward pulley gang, the rudder-aileron interconnect, the kick out pulleys, the left and right aileron actuation pulleys and the cross over pulleys. The CAPS strap covers were debonded from the fuselage after the CAPS system was deployed. The left and right front harnesses and rear attachment harnesses were intact and not damaged. The parachute risers were intact and not damaged. The slider was present and showed no slider stop signatures, and some suspension lines were separated. Examination of the parachute canopy revealed some damage and tearing from the apex downwards towards the skirt of the parachute. The parachute deployment bag was located near the base of the loran signal tower and was not damaged. The lanyards and incremental bridal sheath exhibited a brownish discoloration. All but 5 bartack stitches were unzipped. The 6th bartack stitch was beginning to unzip. The rocket motor case was located near the deployment bag separate of the pick-up collar. Longitudinal abrasions were present on the rocket collar. The nozzle had separated from the aft motor bulkhead and was loose in the rocket motor case. The aft motor bulkhead was removed. Visual examination of the rocket motor case revealed the propellant grains were fully expended. The rocket motor, pick-up collar, and deployment back were secured by the FAA for further examination by Cirrus. Examination of these components revealed no anomalies.The wing was attached to the fuselage at the spar tunnel and was not damaged. The upper and lower right wing skins were damaged. The right flap was damaged, not extended, and remained attached to all three-hinge points. The right aileron remained attached at the outboard and inboard hinge points. The right main fuel tank had about 5 gallons of fuel present. The right fuel cap was intact with a tight seal, and the fuel tank was ruptured. First responders reported that fuel was leaking from the airplane at the crash site. The right main landing gear remained attached to the wing.The empennage was separated two-feet aft of the CAPS enclosure and was located perpendicular to the fuselage connected by control cables and electrical wires. The horizontal stabilizer upper skin was buckled chordwise at about the right elevator midspan hinge point. The right and left elevator remained attached to the horizontal stabilizer at their respective hinge points. The left elevator was buckled chord wise at mid-span, and the elevator tip was damaged. The right elevator was not damaged. Movement of the control yoke confirmed continuity of the linkage to the bell crank weld on the elevator torque tube. Elevator control continuity was confirmed from the bell crank through the forward pulley gang, and the rudder elevator pulley gang to the elevator empennage bell crank. Continuity of the elevator push-pull rod was confirmed from the elevator empennage bell crank to the elevator assembly. The vertical stabilizer was intact. The rudder separated from the vertical stabilizer at mid-span and top hinge points. Rudder control cable continuity was confirmed from the rudder pedal torque tubes through the forward pulley gang, the rudder interconnect, and the rudder-elevator pulley gang to the rudder empennage bell crank. Continuity of the rudder push-pull rod was confirmed from the rudder empennage bell crank to the rudder assembly.The wing was attached to the fuselage at the spar tunnel and was buckled aft along the length of the cuffed section of the wing. The upper left wing skins was buckled inboard of the wing cuff extending 45-degrees aft and outboard towards the left aileron. The upper and lower wing skins were partially disbonded from the torque box in the cuffed area of the wing. The left flap was damaged, not extended, and was separated from the outboard hinge. The left aileron remained attached at the outboard and inboard hinge points. The left aileron was removed and the roll trim motor was found in the full right trim position. The flap motor was examined and the actuation arm was extended about 4-inches from its housing which equates to the fully retracted position. The left main fuel tank was ruptured and contained about 10 gallons of fuel. The left main fuel cap was intact with a tight seal. The left main landing gear remained attached to the wing.MEDICAL AND PATHOLOGICAL INFORMATION The pilot was transported to Nantucket Cottage Hospital, Nantucket Massachusetts with serious injuries. A subpoena was issued for initial blood samples taken at Nantucket Cottage Hospital. The samples were forwarded to the Forensic Toxicology Research Section, Federal Aviation Administration, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for analysis. The results were negative for carbon monoxide, ethanol, basic, acidic and neutral drugs. No testing was performed for cyanide.TEST AND RESEARCHAdvisory Circular 60-4A states in part, "The attitude of an aircraft is generally determined by reference to the natural horizon or other visual references with the surface. If neither horizon nor surface references exist, the attitude of an aircraft must be determined by artificial means from the flight instruments. Sight, supported by other senses, allows the pilot to maintain orientation. However; during periods of low visibility, the supporting senses sometimes conflict with what is seen. When this happens, a pilot is particularly vulnerable to disorientation. The degree of orientation may vary considerably with individual pilots. Spatial disorientation to a pilot means simply the inability to tell which way is "up."...Surface references and the natural horizon may at times become obscured, although visibility may be above flight rule minimums. Lack of natural horizon or such reference is common on over water flights, at night, and especially at night in extremely sparsely populated areas, or in low visibility conditions.... The disoriented pilot may place the aircraft in a dangerous attitude.... Therefore, the use of flight instruments is essential to maintain proper attitude when encountering any of the elements which may result in spatial disorientation."ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe wreckage was released to Nantucket Police Department, on August 19, 2007. The FAA retained the airplane logbooks. The pilot's log book was released to a friend of the family on August 27, 2007. The CAPS rocket motor case, pick up collar, and the FAA forwarded deployment bag to Cirrus for further examination. All components of the CAPS system retained for further examination was returned to Charles Taylor Aviation on September 27, 2007. The Garmin GPS was returned to the registered owner on October 4, 2007. The compact flash card and the primary flight display were returned to Charles Taylor Aviation on November 5, 2007.


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text: On behalf of the outgoing Artisan of the Loch, Lord Brian O hUilliam, I had the pleasure of hosting this past weekend's competition to select a new Artisan. While the competition was very close (the top three entries were all within one point of each other), the new Artisan of the Loch is HL Timur Borte, who displayed 14th century turn shoes. Vivat Timur! The format of the competition was single entry, documentation required. We had a fine turnout of 10 talented artisans who displayed a wide variety of arts. In no particular order, they were: Milord Lemoine de Gascoigne Lady Mairi M'Donnyle HL Joanna the Spinner HL Timur Borte Lady Jillian St. Andre HL Oksana Goncharova Lady Petronia Casta Lady Isolde die Waeyer Baron Bors of Lothian Master Galen of Ockham I'd like to thank all the entrants for coming to support the competition. Your participation honored our Barony, as well as our Baron and Baroness, who were pleased with both the turnout and with the very high quality of all the entries. Also, thanks are due to Lord Brian O hUilliam for creating a beautiful original scroll for the winner, to Lady Katrine la Escolpiera for kindly watching over the competition items while I attended a circle, and to the twenty (!) judges. We were fortunate to have both a Laurel and a non-Laurel judge for every single entry, and I am grateful to all these kind folks for their judging assistance: Mistress Suzanne Gabrielle Marie Beraud, Milord Beau of Bordermarch, Mistress 'Stacia Travarra, Lord Gunthar Waldmann, Master Tadgh mac Aedain Ui Chonchobhair, HL Willoc mac Muiredaig, Mistress Ameline du Bois, HL Amalia Zavattini, Mistress Charla Noel du Lac, HL Caitriona inghean mhic Lochlainn, Mistress Gwyneth Blackrose, HL Alexandria Doyle, Mistress Kasilda Kubasek, HL Cristyana Lambrecht, Mistress Melisenda de Barcelona, HL Hedwig von Luneborg, Master Godwyn Alfricson, Centruion Alejandro Ramirez Mendoza, Mistress Gwenneth of Glamorgan, and Don Tristan von Heidelberg. Thank you to our outgoing Artisan, Brian, for representing the Loch so well over the last year, and congratulations to our new Artisan, Timur. Kind regards, Sara Penrose Loch Soilleir


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text: On November 17, 2000, at 1551 hours Pacific standard time, a Cessna 140, N2154V, veered off the runway and bent a wing tip and a main gear strut during landing at Sacramento Executive Airport, Sacramento, California. The airplane, operated by Carter Flygare, Inc., and rented by the pilot under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91, sustained substantial damage. The private pilot was not injured. The local personal flight departed Sacramento Executive about 1445. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed.The pilot stated he flew to nearby Franklin Airport to practice landings. He made several full stop landings and several touch-and-go landings. He returned to Sacramento Executive for a full stop landing. During the rollout, the tail wheel began to vibrate. The shaking was at a slow rate initially, and then became progressively worse. He stated that he attempted to ease off on the elevator pressure, but lost directional control in the process and the airplane swerved to the right. The airplane ground looped and departed the runway.


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Galliano racist slur on video; Natalie Portman condemns him
Things don't look terribly good for John Galliano right now. The designer has met with his accuser at the police station following last week's arrest, however a second complaint has been filed against the designer relating to his anti-Semitic remarks at La Perle cafe in Paris. A video reportedly also taken at La Perle, has been uploaded by The Sun. It is not known as yet when or where the video was actually taken. The clip shows an intoxicated Galliano talking to two women neither of whom are believed to be Jewish. After stating he loves Hitler, the designer goes on to say "people like you would be dead today. Your mothers, your forefathers, would be f*cking gassed and f*cking dead."
Christian Dior suspended Galliano on Friday, until an investigation can be carried out. Adding to the company's woes is a new statement released by Dior ambassador Natalie Portman, in which she condemns Galliano's actions.
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Portman, who took home the Best Actress Oscar on Sunday night, is also the face of Miss Dior Cherie fragrance. In response to the video of the designer, she released a statement Monday night, saying: "I am deeply shocked and disgusted by the video of John Galliano's comments that surfaced today. In light of this video, and as an individual who is proud to be Jewish, I will not be associated with Mr. Galliano in any way. I hope at the very least, these terrible comments remind us to reflect and act upon combating these still-existing prejudices that are the opposite of all that is beautiful."
It is unclear at this stage if this will affect her contract with the fashion house. Dior has emphasised its zero tolerance regarding racism and anti-Semitism policy. Galliano hasn't been charged, and there is no clue as to whether the matter will go to court. Although he has filed a claim of defamation and injury against the couple, Geraldine Bloch and Philippe Virgiti, who were the first to accuse him of making anti-Semitic slurs.
[Sources: WWD / The Sun / Fashionologie]


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A' Salute Lounge & Grill
A' Salute is a high class lounge featuring entertainment every Friday and Saturday night with room for dancing. The menu will feature a selection of small sandwiches called "trios" which are served in threes.
CITY: St. Charles
Acquaviva Tasting and Wine Bar
Wine tastings, delicatessen meats, cheeses, craft beers, wine bar. Inside and outside garden seating. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer with friends in a relaxing atmosphere.
CITY: St. Charles
Acquaviva Winery
Acquaviva is a family-owned vineyard and winery that includes a tasting bar, Neapolitan-style pizza bistro with foods paired to accompany the wines, retail market place, private event space and a visible winemaking production center.
CITY: Maple Park
Al Dorado
Al Dorado is a Mexican restaurant that is dedicated to serving great food at reasonable prices. Come in and enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine made from only the freshest ingredients. Our friendly staff are waiting for you.
CITY: DeKalb
Alexander's Resturant
Family restaurant with specialties such as fantastic baby back ribs that fall off the bone, charbroiled steaks & juicy prime rib that melt in your mouth, & a wide variety of glorious burgers.
CITY: Elgin
Located in the heart of downtown St. Charles, Alibi offers a variety of food, beer, wine, and cocktails. Live entertainment to suit everyone. Tell' em you were here!
CITY: St. Charles
Al's Cafe & Creamery
Casual family restaurant.
CITY: Elgin
Ambrogio's Pizzeria
Restaurant serving Italian foods. Dine-in, delivery, or carry-out available. Pasta, steaks, chicken, sandwiches, fish, pizza and more.
CITY: Belvidere
Anvil Club
Established in 1956, The Anvil Club is Chicago's premier private dining club, renowned for great steaks & seafood and unsurpassed service.
CITY: East Dundee
Arcedium Coffeehouse
Authentic Coffeehouse. On site coffee roasting; complete line of specialty coffee drinks; sandwiches; soup; pastries; meeting room available. Banquet space available for 20 people.
CITY: St. Charles
Atwater's Restaurant at Herrington Inn & Spa
Experience AAA Four Diamond fine dining on the waterfront. Atwater's fresh regional cuisine, and an outstanding wine list combine to offer guests a unique and upscale dining experience with beautiful waterfront views. Reservations are suggested. Al fresco dining on our patio is available seasonally.
CITY: Geneva
Aurelio's Pizza - Geneva
What sets Aurelio's apart from other Chicago pizza? We're different because we use only quality ingredients, serve a variety of generous sizes, and specialize in customizing orders to suit each individual taste. Since 1959, the Aurelio family has been devoted to offering the finest pizza, pasta and sandwiches at reasonable prices with fast, courteous, dependable service.
CITY: Geneva
Baker's Basket
Stop in our cosy little joint for bagel or donut. Our creamed filled donuts are popular with the locals. You can't miss us, we're the purple building!
CITY: Somonauk
Rochelle's finest restaurant, specializing in steaks, seafood, chops and pasta. Also featuring a Martini Bar and fine wine selection. Located on the Historic Lincoln Highway.
CITY: Rochelle
Beacon on the Green
Located in the Fairways Golf Course clubhouse. Serving lunch & dinner in a fine dining atmosphere. Also available for banquets & receptions.
CITY: Rochelle
Bean Appetit Coffee House
Speciality coffee beverages including espresso-based drinks, smoothies, chai tea, panini sandwiches and pastries.
CITY: Wasco
Bea's Wok'n Roll
Bea's Wok'n Roll is a family restaurant that strives to conquer a variety of exotic and authentic Asian cuisine. Bea offers dining in, and take out.
CITY: DeKalb
Where Irish Hospitality means that pours and portions are a little more generous. Crowd-pleasing menu selections are varied and unique and the answer Ida,ways O'YES!! Bennigan's American Fare, Irish Hospitality!
CITY: Elgin
Bien Trucha Restaurante
Modern Mexican Restaurant specializing in tacos and margaritas, utilizing fresh ingredients to create a new and succulent Mexican experience.
CITY: Geneva
Blue Goose Super Market
Known throughout the Fox Valley for top-quality meats, produce, and fresh bakery products. Where service has been a family tradition for more than 70 years in St. Charles.
CITY: St. Charles
Pizza and Italian restaurant. Dine in, Carry out, and Delivery. Everything from pizza to sandwiches, Friday fish fry to pasta.
CITY: Belvidere
Brickhouse Fine Food & Spirits
Brickhouse Fine Food & Spirits offers a wide variety of steaks, seafood and pasta sure to please any appetite! Join us for an evening out in our cozy inviting dining rooms. Enjoy a specialty cocktail prepared by a certified mixologist or specially selected wine at the fully appointed bar. Stop in for a quick sandwich or appetizer in our lounge.
CITY: Sandwich
Buckinghams Steak House
Steak house located in Grand Victoria Casino.
CITY: Elgin
Cabana Charleys Tiki Bar & Grill
Menu includes American with a Caribbean flare and tropical drinks served to you in a relaxing atmosphere- "Relax, You are Here".
CITY: Sycamore


text: Houston... just got here, so not sure of the names. I do have a van, but it is not the happiest creature, and probably not what we should take up. But it will let me travel relatively far. On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 20:28:36 +0000, Craig Shupee' <philipwhite at hotmail.com> wrote: > > >So I'm new to the area, and I'm wondering if anyone is planning to go > >up to Crystal Ball in Illinois this coming November? It's a mite bit > >of a long drive, but there is a solid 22 hours of dancing, if you > >count the classes. > > Well - I think a few of us have been going for a couple er more years now, > and we really like it. Last year I got to teach and that was fun too. > > What part of the Kingdom are you living in? > > ~Philip > > _______________________________________________ > Ansteorra-dancers mailing list > Ansteorra-dancers at ansteorra.org > http://www.ansteorra.org/mailman/listinfo/ansteorra-dancers > -- Seth Fogarty sfogarty at gmail.com Neep-neep at large AIM: Sorrath "I know there are people in this world who do not love their fellow human beings - and I hate people like that" --Tom Lehrer.


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Hiv Symptoms After Frottage
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What's a party without pizza? This filling deep-dish delight from Jane Shapton of Tustin, California is loaded with pepperoni, four kinds of cheese and other favorite pizza toppings.
12 Servings
Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 35 min. + standing
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon
minced fresh basil, oregano and marjoram
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
2 large green peppers, chopped
1-1/2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon
minced fresh basil, oregano and marjoram
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Parmesan cheese
8 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 package (3 ounces) sliced pepperoni
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add all-purpose flour
and oil; beat until smooth. Add the whole wheat flour, herbs, garlic
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powder and salt. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and
elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise
in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Punch dough down; roll into a 14-in. circle. Transfer to a
well-greased 10-in. ovenproof skillet, letting dough drape over the
side. Combine the mozzarella, Swiss and cheddar cheeses; sprinkle 1
cup over dough. Set remaining cheese mixture aside.
In a large skillet, saute the green peppers, onions and herbs in oil
until tender. Spoon half of vegetables over cheese. Layer with half
of the Parmesan cheese and tomatoes. Sprinkle with 2 cups of the
reserved cheese mixture. Layer with the remaining vegetables,
Parmesan cheese and tomatoes.
Fold crust over filling toward center of skillet to form an edge.
Bake at 400° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with pepperoni and
remaining cheese mixture. Bake 5 minutes longer or until crust is
golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Yield: 12
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A massage therapist from Grand Rapids is now facing criminal sexual conduct charges after a customer told the Kent County Sheriff's Department that she was inappropriately touched during her massage.
According to WOOD-TV, the customer received a massage on March 15 from Lawrence Urban at Therapeutic Stress Free Massage Center, 6701 Old 28th St. SE when the incident occurred, according to police.
After the investigation began, a felony warrant was issued for Urban for fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct.
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Jim Brickman Returns To Savannah With An Evening Of Love Songs!
Jim Brickman: The Love Tour is coming to The Lucas Theater on Saturday November 16th at 7:30pm.
You hear Jim's radio show "Your Weekend With Jim Brickman" every Sunday from 8-noon on 98.7 The River. Now...Come experience the sounds of this award winning recording artist and songwriter (and ace pianist!) as Jim brings one of the most entertaining and romantic concert events to Savannah with The Love Tour, celebrating his latest album of songs, "Love 2."
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Alea staff help make children's dreams come true
By LPhillips2009 | Tuesday, January 08, 2013, 13:39
Staff from Nottingham's leading entertainment venue raised over a thousand pounds for the When You Wish Upon a Star charity.
Staff from Alea along with the cheque for the Wish Upon a Star charity
To raise the cash the intrepid bunch from Alea on Upper Parliament Street took part in a number of events including the Nottingham leg of the grueling Men's Health Survival of the Fittest challenge and the annual Santa Christmas run which took place at the Forest Recreation Ground earlier in December.
Both events have become firm favourites on the Nottingham calendar attracting thousands of competitors to each.
The Men's Health challenge is particularly brutish including some fiendish obstacles such as an army assault course, lung-busting dash up and down the stairs of Nottingham Forest's City Ground and a double-dunk medley of obstacles that saw contestants wade through a grimy skip filled with muck and murky water and icy plunge pool.
Fortunately the Santa run was a bit more sedate taking in the Victoria Embankment in Nottingham.
The money will now go to the charity which makes true the wishes of children suffering from life threatening illnesses such as helicopter flights or meeting celebrities like Ant and Dec.
Heading the team from Alea was the venue's marketing manager Rebecca Deaville who lead from the front at both events.
Rebecca said: "Both events were real fun although the Men's Health challenge did leave us all a little bruised afterwards.
"However when you understand how the money raised will be used by the charity puts into perspective that a few bumps and bruises is nothing in comparison to what these young children have to go through.
"We hope now that our efforts will provide a child and their family something they will always remember helping them forget about hospital visits, doctor's appointments and the gruelling treatments that have become part of their daily routine."
For further information on the charity please visit http://www.whenyouwishuponastar.org.uk/


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Mr. Knowles said laying off the five employees was "extremely painful," but it is his duty to maintain the office's financial solvency.
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Lester Jones, Director-Health Officer
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June 13, 2013
John Dowd, Health Educator Risk Communicator
Middlesex County Office of Health Services
Rabies Advisory – June 13, 2013
A cat tested positive for rabies in the Borough of Metuchen, Middlesex County. The cat was found in the vicinity of Amboy Avenue and Voorhees Place.
This is the seventh (7) rabid animal reported within Middlesex County for 2013 and the first (1) rabid animal reported in Metuchen.
A sick, stray cat was found in a resident's yard. The cat was then brought to a veterinarian. The animal was sent to the New Jersey Department of Health Laboratory for testing. It was reported Thursday, June 13, that the animal tested positive for rabies. There were five potential human exposures to the animal. The Middlesex County Office of Health Services Officials have informed the individuals to speak to their physician about their exposure to the animal, and are currently distributing rabies advisory flyers and fact sheets in the area.
The Middlesex County Office of Health Services continues to monitor rabies cases within the County. Residents should report wild animals showing signs of unusual behavior to their local Animal Control Officer. Additionally, it is recommended that residents should avoid contact with wild animals and immediately report any bites from wild or domestic animals to your local health department and consult a physician as soon as possible. Finally, be sure that all family pets are up to date on their rabies vaccinations and licenses.
Rabies is caused by a virus which can infect all warm-blooded mammals, including man. The rabies virus is found in the saliva of a rabid animal and is transmitted by a bite, or possibly by contamination of an open cut. New Jersey is enzootic for raccoon and bat variants of rabies. Bats, raccoons, skunks, groundhogs, foxes, cats, and dogs represent about 95% of animals diagnosed with rabies in the United States.
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The Middlesex County Office of Health Services is advising residents to follow these guidelines in order to prevent rabies from being transmitted to themselves or their pets:
- Immediately report a bite from a wild or domestic animal to your local health department. Wash animal bite wounds thoroughly with soap and water as soon as possible after the bite. Contamination of open cuts or scratches with saliva of potentially rabid animals should also be washed off immediately. Consult a physician as soon as possible.
- Immediately report any wild animal showing signs of unusual behavior.
- Signs of unusual animal behavior could be that the animal may:
- move slowly
- may act as if it is tame
- appear sick
- have problems swallowing
- have an increase of saliva
- have increased drooling
- act aggressive
- have difficulty moving
- have paralysis
- bite at everything if excited
Residents should avoid any contact with the animal and call your local animal control officer or local police department.
- Be sure that all family pets are up to date on their rabies vaccination. If unsure please call your veterinarian. Call your local health department for free rabies vaccination clinic availability.
- Animal proof your home and yard. Make sure all garbage containers have tight fitting lids, do not leave pet food or water outside, do not allow rainwater to collect in outdoor containers or equipment and keep yard free of garbage and debris.
- Do not feed or handle wild animals.
- Avoid contact with stray animals or pets other than your own.
- Try to prevent your pets from coming into contact with wild animals.
- Screen off vents to attics and other areas that could provide shelter for bats.


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Maibaumfest, or Spring Festival, is the traditional German celebration to end winter and celebrate the warm and green season. This is the first time that the German American Social Club of Greater Miami will host the free event for the public. The celebration takes place today and tomorrow, starting at 10:00 a.m.
We want people to know German food, German music how we celebrate. We want everyone to come, like Oktoberfest, says Maria Willumsen, president of the organization. Traditional German dishes and beverages will be on sale, including different types of sausages and schnitzel. For beer, try the traditional event drink, maibock, or sip a variety of wines, including some made from apples. Besides folk dancing, two live bands from Germany 4 Wärds and Die Seitz Bum will entertain audiences. The men can watch (or participate) in the amateur soccer game on Sunday, while the ladies shop at the arts and crafts village.
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