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Frogs Look to Build on Success in 2014-15
Veterans along with new recruits add depth
TCU Men Finish T-12th at NCAA Championships
Horned Frogs women chip in with T-25th team finish
Silmon, Men's 4x400 Advance to Saturday Finals
TCU senior books 200-meter finals slot Thursday
TCU Ready for NCAA Championships
Horned Frogs look for individual titles, high team finishes in Eugene
The Road to Eugene: Men's 4x400 Relay
Quartet with big momentum going into NCAA Championships
Redshirted the 2014 outdoor season.
Competed in the 4x400-meter relay and the 400-meter dash events for the Horned Frogs ... opened the indoor season with a second place finish in the 4x400 relay at the Reveille Invitational (Dec. 7) ... improved on the first meet's time en route to another second place finish at the A&M Invitational (Jan. 17-18) ... that time of 3:06.89 was the fastest recorded during the season by a Horned Frog tandem ... he was also a member of each of the top three times in the relay event ... posted a top five finish in the 400-meter dash at the New Mexico Invitational (Feb. 1) and a sixth place time at the Aggie Invitational (Feb. 7) ... tallied two of the top four times in the 400 meter dash by a Horned Frog in the 2013-14 season.
Was lead-off man for men's 4x400 relay that finished seventh at the NCAA Championships and earned first-team All-America honors ... ran lead-off led for the Frogs' mile relay throughout the entire season, including the squad's second-place finish at the Big 12 Championships ... ran the 400-meter dash for TCU, finishing 13th at the Big 12 Championships ... all 400-mter dash performances were faster than his PR from last season.
Competed in five meets for the Horned Frogs ... finished fifth as part of TCU's 4x400-meter relay team ... was a member of TCU's top relay team at each meet he competed at, including as part of the 3:08.25 quartet at the Alex Wilson Invitational ... ran the 400-meter dash at four meets ... posted a career-best 47.13 at the Texas A&M Invitational.
Earned All-Mountain West honors as a member of second-place 4x400-meter relay team at conference championships ... finished sixth in the 400 and 14thin the 200 at MWC Championships ... competed in the Penn Relays and Texas Relays in the 4x400-meter relay.
Earned All-MWC honors in the 4x400-meter relay ... ran the 400-meter dash during the indoor campaign.
After running 47.36 outdoors in the 400 meters and winning the 4A state crown as a junior at Crowley High School, Washington bounced back to own the nation's second-fastest time in the 400 meters indoors at 48.09 this season. He entered his senior campaign as the No. 5 returning senior in the country.


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Roland Erne is Lecturer of International and Comparative Employment Relations and Director of the ILR-UCD Semester in Dublin program at University College Dublin; and Adjunct Professor in the Department of International and Comparative Labor at Cornell's ILR School.
Erne is a Swiss national and a graduate of the FU Berlin and Sciences Po (Paris). He obtained his Ph.D in political sciences at the European University Institute in Florence. His research interests cover a wide area, including European trade unions, international political economy, comparative politics, democratic theory, public policy, and international and comparative employment relations.
His view of transnational trade union networks challenges the assertion that no realistic prospect exists for remedying the European Union's democratic deficit—that is, its domination by corporate interests and lack of a cohesive European people. Erne describes the emergence of a European trade union movement that crosses national boundaries in his recent publication, European Unions. Labor's Quest for a Transnational Democracy (Cornell University Press, 2008 and 2010). He assesses national and EU-level trade union politics in two core areas: wage bargaining in the European Monetary Union and job protection during transnational corporate mergers and restructuring. The wage coordination policies of the European metal and construction workers' unions and the unions' responses in selected corporate merger cases, Erne finds, show that the activities of labor are not confined to the national level: labor's policies have undergone Europeanization. This cross-national borrowing of tactics is itself proof of the increasing integration of European states and societies.
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Alaska Air (ALK) was upgraded at Morgan Stanley to equal-weight based on improved fiscal-year 2013-2014 estimates. Company's high relative margin strength has potential to generate cash returns, Morgan Stanley said. Price target was raised to $65.
Alpha Natural (ANR) was upgraded at Deutsche Bank to buy from hold. $7.50 price target. There is room for improvement in the coking coal market, Deutsche Bank said.
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As those of you who've spent the last 4-5 months in a hermetically sealed bubble of test prep books know, tomorrow is the CFA exam for levels I, II, and III. Read more »
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Yesterday, at approximately 10:30AM, scores of financial services employees breathed a collective sigh of relief. Relief that months of studying had paid off in the form of a passing score on the Level I and II CFA exams. Relief that, even though months of studying had been a total waste of time with nothing to show for it, they could get on with their lives and stop wondering. One guy was less lucky. He's in a CFA holding cell right now pending an investigation, thanks to some supposedly suspect fidgeting and a couple proctors with itchy trigger fingers, possibly hoping to impress their superiors. Read more »
The Interview Shame ThreadBy Dealbreaker Business School Bureau Chief
We, elderly Second-Year Sages, like to offer recruiting advice as if we know how it's done. Truth is, we have no idea what these firms, who shop for new blood annually, are really looking for. Like giving birth and swimming, it's something you just have to try yourself to find your best approach. Still, we've got a few thoughts on what not to do.
This time last year, I sent my worst interview flubs to some friends also beaten down by internship recruiting. Then unexpectedly and immediately, they all piped in with gems of their own. Highlights of the (continuing) shame thread below should reassure you that: i) it's okay if you're not perfect every time, and ii) someone else somewhere is botching it far worse than you ever thought you could. So you might as well just laugh off (and record) those special moments …
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Interviewer: What does "applied math," your undergrad major, mean?
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Interviewer: So how many people today have asked you about being an Eagle Scout?
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Interviewer: No.
Candidate: My parents wouldn't let me [quit]. You get to high school, everyone is out on dates, and you're at a Camporee. But we all looked back at it and realized it taught us an appreciation of the outdoors and good respect for your elders.
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Anyone ever heard of or know anything about Pubic Symphysis Diastasis?
My doctor tells me my pain is from the baby laying on a nerve but it is VERY severe to the point I can not walk. I read about Pubic Symphysis Diastasis and feel this may be what I have. I go to the OB tomorrow and intend to ask about this but wanted to know if others had experience with this.
I have this and have since month 5. It's a sprain essentially of the pubic symphysis joint (where the two halves of the pelvis meet in the front), at least that's what my OB tells me. I've been going to physical therapy and massage therapy for it and it has helped tons. I found this site to be helpful in a general sort of way:
Waddling also helps, even if it makes you feel like a large penguin
JordynLeighx3:It sucks and NOTHING helps. I've tried Tylenol, bath, stretches, Ice, hot pad, support belt....doctor was right, nothing is going to help as much as birth so we'll just have to wait it out.
This. Although, I usually only get it after delivering the baby, but have had it for a few weeks now prior.
Mostly we work in the pool, but I imagine you could do the exercises outside of the pool setting with light ankle weights or a light resistance band.
We start with just walking backward and forward, slow and gentle. Then move to side stepping, again, slow and gentle. Marching in place. The last one is lunges, but VERY light lunges. I step up onto a platform (you could probably use a low couch or stairs) and lunge forward. If anything hurts, stop. The therapist said for this type of condition if it hurts, don't do it, period. She also gave me a belt that wraps around my hips and I can tighten to hold my hips together for walks longer than 2 mins. I LOVE THE BELT. I wore it until my belly got too low. She also recommended heat and ice in the evenings to help with the swelling. I take Tylenol for the pain, and if it does get to the point where I can't walk, I can take Ibuprofen although I prefer to avoid the NSAIDs.
Hope you feel better!
Most docs will tell you that there is nothing you can do, or it's round ligament pain... DON'T LISTEN! I went through 5 months of horrific pain which included not being able to walk, dress, sit or stand comfortably, and clean my house. I finally found Gail Tulley at http://www.spinningbabies.com/
who recommended body work... I also had sciatica. She suggested maternity physical therapist, maternity chiropractic care, swimming, yoga, and a few techniques she lists on her website. Since I've followed the regimen, I haven't had much pain. My therapist told me not to do chores and to deligate them, which I have and notice when I try to clean I make the pain re-appear. I feel so much better when I'm able to just relax and stick to my regimen.
I live in MN and here is the link to the chiropractor, who also specialises in aligning a breeched baby to the correct position for delivery. http://www.naturallyaligned.com/#4
Blooma can help too. http://www.blooma.com/
Insurance typically doesn't cover the services. You might be able to get physical therapy with a pre- authorisation from your midwife or doc... I had to put up a fight for mine because they were telling me it was round ligament or nerve pain... I called BS.
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|Attached is a picture of what's left of our wood burning masonry fireplace that we are converting to a gas insert. As you can see, the existing brick facing and raised hearth around the firebox have been removed and the hole in the floor where the hearth was has been patched.
I would like to frame around the masonry firebox opening up to the edge of the firebrick to account for the layer of brick that has been removed so when we get a mantel made it will be proud of the wall face as it was previously... then cover the framed in area with granite or marble.
Question: can I frame around the firebox (up to the existing side opening) with wood 2x4 studs as long as I cover them with fireproof cement board? I was going to use two layers of 1/2" board. Cement board and matching stone will also be installed on the floor.
The current width of the opening is about 36" and the insert inself is about 32" wide.
The installation instructions say the insert must be installed in a masonry fireplace or zero clearance unit. Is my plan OK or do I need to use metal studs in the area adjacent to the firebox opening.
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- Posted by seattlepioneer (My Page) on Mon, Jan 26, 09 at 0:30
|Look in the installation manual for a section talking about clearances to combustible mantles. A combustible mantle is any combustible material sticking out over the top of the fireplace. There is often a diagram that illustrates how far a mantle can stick out at various heights above the top of the fireplace.
Commonly you get warm air that can be quite hot coming out the top grill of a gas fireplace, and that can be a fire hazard id the clearances described above aren't respected. That ESPECIALLY includes Christmas stockings and such, which must be set out with care to comply with the specifications of the fireplace manufacturer.
- Posted by tom_in_seattle (My Page) on Mon, Jan 26, 09 at 20:40
|seattlepioneer: I'm well aware of the clearances to combustible materials as specified in the installation manual. That's not what I'm asking.
I want to build a framed wall if you will, that surrounds the outline of the fireplace opening (but lower in height). This framed "wall" would extend to the double wall studs on each side of the brick. The whole wall would be faced with cement board and then portions of it covered in tile, granite or marble, then a mantel installed over that. Basically, I just want to extend the firebox out into the room about the width of the brick that was removed when we demo'd the fireplace hearth and face.
|I wouldn't use wood studs even if you cover them with cement board. I've seen wood studs get charred even behind a course of brick and cement board! Use steel studs and two layers (at least on the side facing the firebox) of 1/2" cement board. The studs are pretty easy to work with and the cement board screws (Hardibacker makes square drive screws with a square driver in the package) will work well to attach to the steel studs. Why have to worry about it? Good luck, looks like a fun project.
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Vivica A. Fox will join hosts Carrie Ann Inaba and Chris Harrison and fashion expert Lawrence Zarian on the red carpet during TV Guide Network's live telecast at the Academy Awards. Fox, an actress, producer and lover of fashion, will share her take on the night's festivities, nominees, and, of course, the glamourous styles."The Academy Awards is one of Hollywood's most celebrated events, and I'm thrilled be a part of the energy and excitement on the red carpet — where all of the action always is," Fox said. "Film and fashion have always been part of my life and career, and I'm looking forward to sharing my insights with fans on TV Guide Network. It will be live TV at its best."Live at the Academy Awards with Carrie Ann and Chris airs for two hours beginning Sunday, March 7 at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. The fashion team will discuss and critique all the night's fashions and interview many of the nominees and presenters.TVGuide.com will also stream a live Fashion Cam from the red carpet beginning at 6 p.m./ET, catching all the celebrities on Hollywood's biggest night.
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My guest today is Birgit Gajdos. What is super cool about Birgit, is that she is passionate about helping young children have a positive experience when going to the dentist. Dental health and oral hygiene is a focus in many classrooms during the month of February so what better way to start off by having a Dental Assistant […]
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Benefit, Prodigy, Havoc and Rap P are ready for a time switch.
"Time Switch" is the third street single from underground emcee Benefit's upcoming Executioner Of Time project, which features Havoc and Prodigy of Mobb Deep as well as Rap P. You can cop both the explicit and clean versions of the cut on iTunes.
Executioner Of Time is slated to drop on Jan. 14th.
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"Time to switch it up / Hard living in the trenches, never giving up / We're here to live it up / Trying to get a buck without getting cuffed / Shackles around my ankles, I've had enough."
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Watching the video of cocoa shell tea made me wonder about some of the other out of the ordinary drinks that are made from cocoa. I'd love to hear some recipes and get some insight from others. I know that is how it all started but the art appears to have been lost after the first chocolate bar.
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The cover art for Action Bronson's recent mixtape-length collaboration with producer the Alchemist, Rare Chandeliers, tells you what to expect. Now, as Stereogum points out, the gruff-voiced word-chef has released an extended version that adds three more songs. Whether you copped the mixtape as soon as it came out last month or are just checking in before the holiday break, it's worth downloading the set. Three more smoky jazz-funk instrumentals. Vlade Divac, Big Daddy Kane, London broil. The Alchemist and Action Bronson. The Alchemist and Action Bronson. The Alchemist and Action Bronson. "Like the younguns say, 'Motherfucker, this is swag.'"


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There are days (though few in number) when I am absolutely astounded with celebrities and the ignorance of their own inconsequentiality. Granted, we all like to inflate the importance of our own existence every now and then, no? The difference between the average person and those who hold a larger market share of media air time is consciousness. That is to say while the average person has enough sense to know when they have an inflated sense of their own fabulousness, certain celebrities do not.
A recent opinion column in the Los Angeles Times affirmed my long held suspicion. Theodore Dalrymple writes:
The cult of celebrity is not new, but it is increasing in its scope and effect. At one time, people wanted to simply gawp at the famous, and possibly dress like them. Now, many take their moral and political opinions from them.
As though it weren't bad enough that Rose O'Donnell might be vying for a slot as the new host of "The Price Is Right," now R&B singer/pedophile, R. Kelly is comparing himself with Martin Luther King.
In a recent interview with Hip-Hop Soul Magazine, Kelly said,"I'm the Ali of today. I'm the Marvin Gaye of today. I'm the Bob Marley of today. I'm the Martin Luther King, or all the other greats that have come before us. And a lot of people are starting to realize that now."
Quite possibly cold hard evidence R. Kelly is smoking crack. To that end, he is possibly right in comparing himself to Bob Marley and Marvin Gaye. Kelly and his publicist have been back-peddling since the New York Post first ran the quote. Kelly's publicist has since clarified that Kelly was simply pointing out that he's a prolific songwriter of his time.
Generally speaking, writing and producing a lot of hit songs isn't exactly the qualification for joining the ranks of Martin Luther King. And if I recall correctly, Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Clay) was quite the outspoken activist during his reign as heavyweight champion. He was outspoken against the Vietnam War among many other things and despite my issues with the Nation of Islam and just about everything he stood for, at least the man stood for something. That is a heck of a lot more than Mr. Kelly can say.
What disturbs me more than anything is the fact that people (who deserve to be in jail) such as Kelly and others who shall remain nameless continue to feel comfortable talking up their own egos because there is little to no accountability. Instead, the masses still buy albums and bother interviewing him for the sake of selling magazines. To boot, so-called advancement organizations like the NAACP are idiotic enough to nominate the man for an image award while he was under indictment for charges related to child pornography. Way to go NAACP.
It is interesting to me how rarely we make the connection between talent and the need for character. It's as though a person's giftedness or talent somehow make them exempt from moral standards or accountability for their sphere of influence. If our culture is truly drawing opinions and moral conclusions from such characters, doling out moral byes is dangerous ground to be treading.
Perhaps it is accurately fitting that R. Kelly nicknamed himself the "Pied Piper of R&B." A little research on the history of the "Pied Piper of Hamelin" folklore reveals an ending that is terribly eerie:
"While the inhabitants were in church, he played his pipe again, this time attracting the children of Hamelin. One hundred and thirty boys and girls followed him out of the town, where they were lured into a cave and never seen again."
1. Glad to read you again.
2. Ditto on R. Kelly. When I first heard him call himself "The Pied Piper," I wondered how many would catch that reference.
3. The NAACP Image Awards process was changed after that one. I think, prior to that, the award was based on popularity vote which was open to "industry" insiders.
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Celebrities seem to fulfill some need we have to worship royalty.
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As uncomfortable as its...freewheeling expression...makes me, I love the animated "Boondocks", in that it provides an almost prophetic voice (prophetic in the sense of calling a culture back to a Standard). Their skewering of R. Kelly and his wacky urinary antics was spot on, as well as lampooning the whole enabling and adulating culture that cocoons him.
Pound cake, anyone?
I'm waiting for Kelly to play the Christ card, since he is being persecuted for his beliefs and actions.
Wait for it...cultural entropy demands it!
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"Oh my" indeed. ;)
And to The Aardvark, it wouldn't surprise me in the least if Kelly played the "Christ card". I still remember when Kanye said he should've been in the Bible. :/
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Cribs for Kids Program
Sadly, more than three Ohio infant deaths each week are sleep-related. Preble County Public Health is pleased to announce we will be offering Cribs for Kids through Dayton Children's Hospital to provide infant survival kits to families in our community. Each survival kit includes a portable crib (Graco pack-n-play), sleep sack, magnet, book and pacifier.
This program is open to all families meeting the following program requirements:
· A mother in the third trimester of pregnancy or who has a child 4 months or younger.
· The family/caregiver must receive education on safe sleep, proper use of pack-n-play, and use of other materials in the survival kit, and
· The family/caregiver must meet WIC income eligibility guidelines.
Contact Preble County Public Health at (937) 472-0087 ext. #243 to see if you qualify
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November is American Diabetes month
Why American Diabetes Month? American Diabetes Association says, "We can use this month to raise awareness about diabetes risk factors and encourage people to make healthy changes."
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. If it's not controlled, diabetes can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease, and other health problems.
Here are just a few of the recent statistics on diabetes:
• Nearly 30 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes.
• Another 86 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
• The American Diabetes Association estimates that the total national cost of diagnosed diabetes in the United States is $245 billion.
The good news? People who are at high risk for type 2 diabetes can lower their risk by more than half if they make healthy changes. These changes include: eating healthy, increasing physical activity, and losing weight.
Things you can do to get started:
• Eat healthy, wholesome foods and limit your portion size.
• Make small changes like taking the stairs instead of the elevator.
• Get regular checkups. Have your blood pressure and cholesterol checked and ask the doctor about your diabetes risk.
During American Diabetes Month 2014, the Association encourages Americans to get started living a healthy active lifestyle through the 'America Gets Cooking to Stop Diabetes' campaign.
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Ebola Hotline Established for West Central Ohio
As a result of the worldwide Ebola crisis, many people in our community are now aware of the virus and some of the impacts it has had in this country and beyond. However, many have additional questions and are not certain where to call to for up to date and reliable information. Preble County Public Health, in conjunction with the rest of health departments in the West Central Region of Ohio, have established a hotline number for the public where they can call and get correct answers to the questions they may have. People who are in the West Central Region, which includes Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Shelby counties, can call 937-225-6217 for additional information about Ebola, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.
In the meantime, what can you do? Get your Flu Shot!
While Ebola is much more lethal then the seasonal flu, individuals should remember that we will have thousands of deaths in the United States this winter because those with weakened immune systems or those who are in poor health failed to get a flu shot.
Now is the time for all individuals older than 6 months to get their flu shots. The early signs of Ebola are similar to the early signs of flu. Get your flu shot now, and reduce the fear you might experience if you were to suddenly to have flu-like symptoms.
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October is SIDS Awareness Month
About 4,000 infants die suddenly and unexpectedly each year in the United States. These deaths are called sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID). Often an autopsy alone cannot explain these deaths without investigating the scene and reviewing the infant's medical history.
Health care providers and researchers don't know the exact causes of SIDS, but they do know methods to help reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related SUID. The Ohio Department of Health suggests following the ABC's.
• Have the baby share your room, not your bed. Your baby should not sleep in an adult bed, on a couch, or on a chair Alone, with you, or with anyone else.
• Always place babies on their Backs to sleep for every sleep.
• Use a firm sleep surface, such as a mattress in a safety-approved Crib, covered by a fitted sheet.
• Keep soft objects such as pillows and loose bedding out of your baby's sleep area.
• Prevent exposure to smoking during pregnancy and after birth because these are important risk factors for SIDS. The risk of SIDS is even stronger when a baby shares a bed with a smoker. To reduce risk, do not smoke during pregnancy, and do not smoke or allow smoking around your baby. For help in quitting, call the quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit Women.Smokefree.gov.
For more information on smoking cessation and to see a display of what a safe sleep environment looks like, visit us at Preble County Public Health.
Worried about having an unsafe sleep environment? Contact Preble County Public Health to see if you qualify for the 'Cribs for Kids' Program. 937-472 0087 #243
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Health Department Starts Testing for West Nile Virus
Despite the mild summer, mosquitoes are still biting in Preble County. Typically, the mosquito breeding season starts around May, and ends as the weather grows colder in October or whenever our first hard frost occurs. Until then, we must take precautions to avoid bites that may lead to potential illnesses that can be transmitted from mosquitoes present in our area and throughout the Midwest.
Since the beginning of August, Preble County Public Health has been collecting mosquitoes that will be sent to the Ohio Department of Health's Vector-borne Disease Laboratory for testing. Once there, the types of mosquitoes will be identified as well as tested for diseases like West Nile Virus.
This summer marks the first time that Preble County Public Health is actively collecting and testing mosquitoes present within county borders. This is due in part to the Ohio Department of Health's mosquito and tick testing program being restored through the passage of the state's mid-cycle budget bill that went into effect on July 1st. On the county level, we have recognized the need for active surveillance of zoonotic disease (diseases that are transmittable between animals and humans).
It is our hope that through the mosquito testing program, Preble County Public Health will better able to prepare and protect the health of Preble County residents and visitors. We expect our first results back from the laboratory by the end of August. In the mean time, we can all continue to protect ourselves from mosquito bites by using insect repellent and by wearing appropriate clothing when outdoors.
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September Recognized as FASD Awareness and Prevention Month in Ohio
Each year, nearly 40,000 children are born with mental, behavioral and/or physical challenges resulting from prenatal exposure to alcohol, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, 2010). These children are born affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), which according to the U.S. Surgeon General is the leading known cause of preventable birth defects. To read more access release below.
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Health Inspections that Stick
In an effort to expand on our mission to Prevent, Promote, & Protect the public's health in Preble County, the Preble County General Health District (PCGHD) is launching a public awareness campaign that will inform both businesses and patrons that food service operations and PCGHD are working together to provide a clean and safe environment for the public to consume and purchase food.
Starting this March, upon a standard health inspection at a restaurant, grocery store, or any place licensed in Preble County, PCGHD will be distributing a brand new Health Inspection decal. This decal will be prominently displayed so that the public can easily see and recognize that a food service operation in Preble County is being inspected on a regular basis and meets the standards the Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code.
Along with recognizing efforts by local businesses, the intent of this ongoing campaign is to better educate the public on matters of food safety and help build confidence in consumers (You!) when dining or purchasing food at establishments found throughout Preble County.
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PCPH Hosts the Vital Statistics Electronic Index Kiosk
The Ohio Revised Code now requires that Preble County Public Health's Vital Statistics maintains a publicly available and searchable index of birth and death records for vital events in the state of Ohio. Jan Pearce, former Fiscal Officer and Registrar, was instrumental in implementing this kiosk, and it was announced on August 22, 2014 that it was ready for public use.
Because this index is accessed through the Ohio Department of Health, Preble County Public Health is responsible for hosting the kiosk where this information can be obtained. This electronic index kiosk project is intended to modernize index access by allowing the customer to complete their own searches eliminating extra work associated with outdated indexes by updating in real time, becoming compliant with the law by maintaining accurate information, and removing the risk of giving out sealed information from the index. Customers searching for records can locate those records faster than previous microfiche/film or other physical indices.
When public customers access the electronic index through the application gateway, they will be able to search for birth records back to 1908, and death records back to 1954. Customers will need to know first and last name of individual they wish to search along with the year of birth; searches can also be made by the last name and full date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy).
The kiosk is available for public use during normal business hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Mosquitoes - Fight the Bite!
Each summer in Preble County, mosquitoes are a familiar, biting pest in backyards, parks and
campgrounds. Most are merely a nuisance and are not major vectors of diseases. In fact, only a few of the 59 species of mosquitoes in Ohio are known to transmit disease.
However, the diseases these mosquitoes can carry are very serious ones, such as encephalitis and malaria in humans and heartworm in dogs. Therefore, it is always advisable to take preventive measures to protect yourself and your family against mosquito bites.
The most effective way to prevent mosquito-borne diseases is to prevent being bitten by mosquitoes. Being aware of mosquito and mosquito-borne disease activity in your area allows you to take action to protect yourself and others.
Preble County Public Health and Ohio Department of Health encourage you to do the following:
Avoid mosquito bites:
• Use insect repellent when you go outdoors. Repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535 and some oil of lemon eucalyptus and para-menthane-diol products provide longer-lasting protection. To optimize safety and effectiveness, repellents should be used according to the label instructions. More information about repellents can be found at www.cdc.gov.
• When weather permits, wear long sleeves, long pants and socks when outdoors. Mosquitoes may bite through thin clothing, so spraying clothes with repellent containing permethrin or another EPA-registered repellent will give extra protection. Don't apply repellents containing permethrin directly to skin. Do not spray repellent on the skin under your clothing.
• Take extra care during peak mosquito biting hours. Take extra care to use repellent and protective clothing from dusk to dawn or consider avoiding outdoor activities during
these times.
Mosquito proof your home:
• Install or repair screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes outside. Use your air conditioning, if you have it.
• Help reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home by emptying standing water from flowerpots, gutters, buckets, pool covers, pet water dishes, discarded tires and birdbaths at least once a week.
• Keep weeds cut short to help deter mosquitoes.
Report any dead crows or blue jays seen during mosquito season to Preble County Public Health as West Nile Virus (WNV) often will kill them.
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Created: 2014-07-23 Updated: 2014-11-05 00:25:51
Phone System change
Our phone system has changed at Preble County Public Health! While our numbers and extensions have remained the same, you will now need to press the '#' before dialing an extension.
Created: 2014-08-05 Updated: 2014-11-05 00:25:52
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Created: 2014-04-10 Updated: 2014-11-05 00:25:52
Start the School Year Off Right; Get Up to Date on Your Vaccines
Back-to-school season is here for Preble County, and that means parents are out getting supplies, new clothes and back packs. It's also the perfect time to make sure
your kids are up to date on their vaccines.
Unvaccinated children are at increased risk for contracting vaccine-preventable diseases like measles, mumps and whooping cough. They also may spread such diseases which are serious or potentially life-threatening for high-risk individuals such as infants who are too young to be fully vaccinated and others who have weakened immune systems due to other health conditions.
Ohio has had 377 confirmed cases of measles this year, the largest outbreak in the U.S. since 1994. Ohio's mumps outbreak stands at 473 cases.
Most schools require children to be current on vaccinations before enrolling to protect the health of all students. Children who are 4 to 6 years old are due for boosters of four vaccines: DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis), chickenpox, MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) and polio.
Youths who are preteens and teen-agers need Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), MenACWY,(meningococcal conjugate vaccine) and HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccines. In addition, yearly flu vaccines are recommended for all children 6 months and older.
Created: 2014-08-20 Updated: 2014-11-05 00:25:53
Measles, mumps outbreaks provide clear warnings
Summer Protection Starts with Immunization
As summer camps, fairs, vacations and family picnics take you and your family away to many fun-filled places during the warm weather months, now is a good time to get vaccinated. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) reminds Ohioans that immunizations are the most effective way to prevent illness from vaccine-preventable diseases. The ongoing measles and mumps outbreaks in Ohio also serve as a reminder to all Ohioans that they should be up-to-date on immunizations.
"Activities that bring large groups of people together can accelerate the spread of these diseases," said ODH State Epidemiologist Dr. Mary DiOrio. "When coming into close contact with sick individuals, immunizations can provide the protection you need to keep from getting ill."
Given the on-going measles and mumps outbreaks, ODH recommends that Ohioans are familiar with the signs and symptoms of the diseases. Symptoms for measles include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, sore throat and a red rash appearing three to five days after the start of the symptoms. Symptoms of mumps include runny nose, cough and swelling of the salivary glands.
When individuals are fully vaccinated, the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is 97 percent effective in preventing the measles and 88 percent effective in preventing the mumps. Those who are not up-to-date on their immunizations should contact their healthcare provider or local health department and receive the MMR vaccine if there is no medical reason not to do so.
ODH and its local public health partners support the vaccine recommendations set forth by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and CDC. These recommendations include vaccination schedules for when individuals (children and adults) should receive their vaccinations.
Whether your summer plans include sending the kids to camp or traveling in or out of the country, please be aware that immunizations may be required to protect you and your children from vaccine¬preventable diseases.
Preble County Public Health Immunization clinic hours are Mondays (except Holidays) 9 am- 11 am and 3 pm- 5 pm by appointment only. Call today to make your appointment.
Created: 2014-05-14 Updated: 2014-11-05 00:25:54
January is National Radon Action Month
This is a great time for homeowners to learn about the risk of radon in their homes, and take action to reduce exposure.Radon is a colorless, odorless gas from the soil that can build up in homes and may pose an increased risk of lung cancer to occupants. The only way to know if radon exists at elevated levels in a home is to test, so the U.S. EPA recommends that all homeowners take steps to test their homes.
Many Ohio counties, including those in the Miami Valley, are designated as Zone 1 counties by U.S. EPA, meaning the highest potential for elevated radon levels exists. This makes it especially important for homeowners to consider testing their homes and taking corrective action if needed. Preble County General Health District, the U.S. EPA, Ohio Department of Health, and the Surgeon General recommend that all homes be tested for the presence of radon gas.
Vouchers for free radon test kits are available at the Preble County General Health District located at 615 Hillcrest Drive in Eaton. If elevated indoor radon levels are detected, they can be corrected with the installation of a ventilation system to direct the problematic gas outdoors. Since the testing and correction of elevated Radon levels are not required by law, home owners are able to determine the best protocol to address problem.
To obtain a voucher for a free Radon testing kit please contact Preble County General Health District at 937-472-0087. More radon information is available by visiting www.rapca.org, www.epa.gov/radon, or http://radon.utoledo.edu . Residents can also call the Regional Air Pollution Control Agency at 937-225-4435 with any questions.
Created: 2014-01-07 Updated: 2014-11-05 00:25:54
Take advantage of learning to become a Healthy U!
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Created: 2014-06-25 Updated: 2014-11-05 00:25:54
PCPH Announces Change in Prenatal/Reproductive Health Providers
Starting April 1, 2014 Preble County Public Health would like to welcome Wright State University Family Medicine Residency Program as their new Prenatal & Reproductive Health Providers.
The Prenatal & Reproductive Health Clinics are held on Thursday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. by appointment only. The Health Department will continue to accept Traditional Medicaid, Caresource, Molina, Buckeye, United Healthcare Community Plan, and Paramount Medicaid Managed Plans.
Created: 2014-04-10 Updated: 2014-11-05 00:25:55
Healthy Ohio Breastfeeding Friendly Awards
Attached is the 2014 Healthy Ohio Breastfeeding Friendly Awards application.
ho breastfeeding friendly awards.pdf
Created: 2014-06-09 Updated: 2014-11-05 00:25:55
SPECIAL ALERT - Car seat recall
Please review the link below to see if this recall affects your seat. You will find the model number and manufacture date on the sticker on the side of the car seat.
Created: 2014-04-10 Updated: 2014-11-05 00:25:56
National Infant Immunization Week
April 26th through May 3rd is National Infant Immunization Week.
Milestones Reached
Several important milestones already have been reached in controlling vaccine-preventable diseases among infants worldwide. Vaccines have drastically reduced infant death and disability caused by preventable diseases in the United States. In addition:
•Through immunization, we can now protect infants and children from 14 vaccine-preventable diseases before age two.
•In the 1950s, nearly every child developed measles, and unfortunately, some even died from this serious disease. Today, few physicians just out of medical school will ever see a case of measles during their careers.
•Routine childhood immunization in one birth cohort prevents about 20 million cases of disease and about 42,000 deaths. It also saves about $13.5 billion in direct costs.
•The National Immunization Survey has consistently shown that childhood immunization rates for vaccines routinely recommended for children remain at or near record levels.
It's easy to think of these as diseases of the past. But the truth is they still exist. Children in the United States can—and do—still get some of these diseases.
One example of the seriousness of vaccine-preventable diseases is an increase in measles cases or outbreaks that were reported in 2013. Data from 2013 showed a higher than normal number of measles cases nationally and in individual states, including an outbreak of 58 cases in New York City that was the largest reported outbreak of measles in the U.S. since 1996.
Created: 2013-04-16 Updated: 2014-11-05 00:25:57
Alcohol Awareness in April and Beyond
Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol has shown to increase the risk of injuries, violence, drowning, liver disease, and several types of cancer. This April, during Alcohol Awareness Month, Preble County Public Health encourages you to educate yourself and your loved ones about the dangers of excessive alcohol intake.
In Ohio alone, there were more than 23,000 arrests for impaired driving in the past year. To spread the word and prevent alcohol abuse, Preble County Public Health is joining other organizations across the country to promote Alcohol Awareness Month.
If you or someone you know is drinking too much, the first step that can be taken to improve your health is by cutting back or quitting. While the process is not always an easy one, here are some strategies to help you start:
• Limit your drinking to no more than 1 drink a day for women or 2 drinks a day for men.
• Keep track of how much you drink.
• Don't drink when you are upset.
• Avoid places where people drink a lot.
• Make a list of reasons not to drink.
In the event you are concerned about someone else's drinking habits, talk with them and offer to help.
Created: 2014-04-07 Updated: 2014-11-05 00:25:57
Car Seat Appointments
Please note that due to the high demand for car seats, ALL CAR SEATS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. To make an appointment,call 937-472-0087 ext.224
Created: 2014-05-05 Updated: 2014-11-05 00:25:58
PCGHD receives Breastfeeding Friendly Business and Employer Awards
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Created: 2013-12-18 Updated: 2014-11-05 00:26:00
National Birth Defects Prevention Month
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Created: 2014-01-22 Updated: 2014-11-05 00:26:01
'Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right' during National Nutrition Month and Beyond
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Created: 2014-03-06 Updated: 2014-11-05 00:26:01
Be One in a Million Hearts
February – the time of valentines, hearts and flowers. It is also the time to remember the importance of your own heart health.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) causes one in three (approximately 800,000) deaths reported each year in the United States. There are many risks to heart disease including age, race, gender, income and behavioral health. The leading three risks are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking.
Million Hearts is a national initiative that was launched by the Department of Health and Human Services in September 2011 to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes by 2017. Million Hearts brings together communities, health systems, nonprofit organizations, federal agencies, and private-sector partners from across the country to fight heart disease and stroke.
Preventing 1 million heart attacks and strokes by 2017 will require the work and commitment to change from all of us. There are steps that each of us can take to reach this goal as a nation. As individuals we can do the following:
• PREVENT heart disease and stroke in your family by UNDERSTANDING the risks.
• GET UP and GET ACTIVE by exercising for 30 minutes on most days of the week.
• KNOW your ABCS:
o Appropriate Aspirin Therapy
o Blood Pressure Control
o Cholesterol Management
o Smoking Cessation
• STAY STRONG by eating a heart-healthy diet that is high in fresh fruits
and vegetables and low in sodium, saturated and trans fats, and cholesterol.
• TAKE CONTROL of your heart health by following your health care professional's instructions for medications treatment
Be one in a Million Hearts and see how your actions can make a positive difference. A Million Hearts begins with you.
Created: 2014-02-03 Updated: 2014-11-05 00:26:02
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Created: 2013-11-26 Updated: 2014-11-05 00:26:02
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Love notes: our favorite items to celebrate love all year long
Love to love. Here's a few of our favorite and fashionable ways to love all year long.
Love to love. Here's a few of our favorite and fashionable ways to love all year long.
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Looks like love is in the air for Vanessa Hudgens! The boho beauty posted this up-close nail shot to Instagram yesterday showing off her very romantic mani.
Don't wait for a guy to buy you roses this Valentine's Day.
Whether it's your dad, boyfriend, husband or friend, we found some heartfelt gifts your guy is sure to love.
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Dads love to be thought of on Valentine's Day too! Give them a sweet gift of love from the whole family that is sure to make his day.
Whether you're dropping hints to your honey or shopping for yourself or someone special, we're head over heels for these Valentine's Day treats.
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Hot Drinks, Cool Nights: Winter Drinks to Warm You
A good warm drink is like an alcoholic fleece blanket.
A good warm drink is like an alcoholic fleece blanket.
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The Sewall family: of witches and the sea.
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Plus Patron in Allston and Greek confusion, and more, all in our weekly neighborhood round-up.
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Grab the popcorn: Island Creek makes a bid to beat Eastern Standard.
The busy chef celebrates an anniversary tonight.
Proceeds from Nicaraguan-inspired delicacies will help teachers in the impoverished country.
Plus choosy food pantries and more, all in our morning news round-up.
Drown your Sox-induced sorrows in the shadow of Fenway.
The Boston Business Journal ranks him as one of the city's movers-n-shakers.
Plus Hi-Rise switches spaces and more, all in our weekly neighborhood round-up.
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Eastern Standard goes whole hog to celebrate the end of summer.
Enjoy a favorite libation from their Tales of the Cocktail win.
The Fenway mainstay celebrates six years in business by welcoming back their original chef.
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