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CSREES Update, from the Office of the Administrator, is a biweekly newsletter for research, education, and extension partners at land-grant universities and other cooperating institutions.
In This Issue
Awards and Recognition
CSREES RRDCs Release 2008 Annual Reports The 2008 CSREES Regional Rural Development Centers (RRDC) annual reports are available online. RRDCs play a unique role in USDA's service to rural America. They link the research and education outreach capacity of the nation's public universities with communities, local decisionmakers, entrepreneurs, families, and farmers and ranchers to help address a wide range of rural development issues. The centers bring together innovative minds from inside and outside universities to focus on cutting-edge issues without regard to state boundaries. Their work is national in scope and each center tailors programs particular to their regional needs. Specific programs and focus areas for each center are described in the annual reports. Use the following links to access the reports.
Contact Sally Maggard, national program leader for the Economic and Community Systems Unit, for more information.
CSREES NPLs to Participate in Economics Meetings
CSREES economists Drs. Suresh Sureshwaran, Henry Bahn, and Fen Hunt have organized symposia at the annual professional meetings of the Northeastern Agricultural and Resource Economics Association (June 7–9), the Western Agricultural Economics Association (June 24–26), and the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association Annual Meeting (July 26–28) to strengthen partnerships and enhance research and education in agricultural and resource economics, as well as rural economic development. The symposia, entitled "Serving the Needs of the Next Generation of Agricultural and Resource Economics Leaders," will share comments and feedback from regional webinars conducted in spring 2009. CSREES will continue to explore ways to increase the effectiveness of partnerships within the profession and, in turn, enhance the impacts of CSREES programs. Contact Fen Hunt, CSREES national program leader with the Economic and Community Systems Unit, for more information.
CSREES Lists Open Requests for Grant Applications
Closing Date
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program (AFRI)
See individual grant program.
1890 Facilities Grants Program
June 5, 2009
P.S. Benepal
Expert Integrated Pest Management Decision Support System
H.J. Rick Meyer
Youth Farm Safety and Education Certification Program
June 11, 2009
Brad Rein
Critical Issues: Emerging and New Plant and Animal Pests and Diseases
June 25, 2009
Gary B. Sherman
Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program
July 1, 2009
Shirley A. Gerrior
Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program: Conservation Effects Assessment Project
James P. Dobrowolski
Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program
July 28, 2009
Audrey Trotman
CSREES advertises all of its funding opportunities through "Find Grant Opportunities" on the Grants.gov Web site. This site is searchable and contains summary information on all federal funding opportunities with links to the full announcements. Users can search announcements by topic, funding agency, and date, as well as subscribe to an e-mail notification service based on these parameters.
Obama Administration Launches Food Safety Working Group Web Site WASHINGTON, May 21, 2009 - Responding to President Obama's directive to upgrade the nation's food safety system, the White House Food Safety Working Group, led by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, launched a Web site to provide information about the group's activities and progress. "The Working Group will be an important tool for gathering ideas as to how we can strengthen the food safety system to be more accountable and accessible to the public it protects, flexible enough to quickly resolve new safety challenges that emerge, and able to meet the robust needs of our rapidly changing world," said Vilsack. "Families have enough to worry about. You shouldn't have to wonder if the food you buy at the grocery store is safe," said Sebelius. The Web site, http://foodsafetyworkinggroup.gov/ will be an important resource for people who want to learn about the current food safety network as well as stakeholders and organizations that are working to upgrade America's food safety system for the 21st century. Visit the USDA Newsroom to read the full release Obama Administration Launches Food Safety Working Group Website. Secretary Vilsack Names Additional Staff at USDA WASHINGTON, May 15, 2009 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the names of additional people who will hold staff positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC. "Today I'm pleased to announce additional staff that will work with President Obama and me to strengthen communities throughout our country, improve the environment, and ensure our food supply remains safe, sustainable, and nutritious," said Vilsack.
Visit the USDA Newsroom to read the full release Secretary Vilsack Names Additional Staff at USDA. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Names Lisa Pino as Deputy Administrator for the Food and Nutrition Service WASHINGTON, May 15, 2009 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that Lisa Pino will serve as deputy administrator for USDA's Food and Nutrition Service. The agency, in partnership with cooperating organizations, works to increase food security and reduce hunger by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthy diet, and nutrition education in a manner that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence. Pino most recently served as director of public affairs for the International Institute of the Americas College in Phoenix, AZ. She has also worked with the Florence Immigrant Rights and Refugee Project as well as the Community Legal Services Farmworker Unit in rural Arizona. Visit the USDA Newsroom to read the full release Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Names Lisa Pino as Deputy Administrator for the Food and Nutrition Service. President Obama, Secretary Vilsack Announce Intent to Nominate Evan Segal as Chief Financial Officer at USDA WASHINGTON, May 13, 2009 - President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Evan Segal as chief financial officer (CFO) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Segal will serve with Secretary Tom Vilsack. "Evan has a solid track record of building and managing a company and his management expertise will be put to good use as CFO at USDA," said Vilsack. "His private sector background will add a unique perspective that will strengthen the department's management team." Segal is the former president and owner of Dormont Manufacturing Company, the leading manufacturer of flexible stainless steel gas appliance connectors. Visit the USDA Newsroom to read the full release President Obama, Secretary Vilsack Announce Intent to Nominate Evan Segal as Chief Financial Officer at USDA. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Names Victor Vasquez as Deputy Undersecretary for Rural Development WASHINGTON, May 13, 2009 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack continues naming top staff and appointed Victor Vasquez to serve as Deputy Undersecretary for Rural Development at the USDA in Washington, DC. The Rural Development agency helps rural areas to develop and grow by offering federal assistance that improves the local quality of life - targeting communities in need and then empowering them with financial and technical resources. Vasquez recently served as deputy assistant commissioner for the Department of Transitional Assistance for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Visit the USDA Newsroom to read the full release Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Names Victor Vasquez as Deputy Undersecretary for Rural Development.
Students Conduct Molecular Research in National Forest
Mt. Edgecumbe High School is a state boarding school located within the Tongass National Forest in Sitka, AK. Students from rural Alaskan villages take advantage of this yearlong education alternative in molecular ecology for scientifically-minded juniors and seniors. These students conduct scientific research using microbiology laboratory techniques. The current research focuses on microbes in the local muskeg soil and their relationships to the overall ecosystem, specifically addressing forest watershed health, with implications to global climate change. Little microbial research is done in the Tongass and students are contributing to the scientific understanding of globally-important scientific questions. The students won numerous awards and will compete at science competitions at the national level for the next few months. Seniors will continue their science education at University of Alaska, Fairbanks and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The program is funded by the CSREES Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program and the Alaska Rural Research Partnership education outreach of the Alaska EbSCOR Program.
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Impact of Jail Consolidation on County LD 1 Limits
The recent corrections consolidation law (Public Law 2008, Chapter 653) changed the way counties will calculate their LD 1 assessment limits. From now on, county expenditures are effectively separated into two categories: corrections-related and non-corrections-related. The law froze the amount of corrections-related assessments that each county may raise (the exact dollar amount for each county is listed in statute - see page 4 of the PDF version of the full law available online: http://www.mainelegislature.org/ros/LOM/LOM123rd/123S1/PUBLIC653.asp.
The law did not freeze the amount of non-corrections related assessments that each county may raise. Those may grow at a rate equal to the standard LD 1 growth limitation factor (countywide property growth plus statewide income growth). Essentially the new law shrinks the base from which the assessment limit is calculated. Before it was calculated on both corrections- and non-corrections-expenditures. Now it is only based on non-corrections expenditures.
For example, say last year a county raised $1 million for corrections-related expenses and $2 million for non-corrections-related expenses. Its total assessment was $3 million. The new law freezes the amount of corrections-related assessments the county may raise this year at $1 million but allows the non-corrections expenses to grow at the county's standard LD 1 limit, say 5%. Five percent of $2 million is $100,000. The new total assessment limit would be $1 million plus $2 million plus $100,000, or $3,100,000. (Before, the limit would have been calculated on the entire $3 million assessment. A 5% limit would have increased the total allowable assessments to $3,150,000.)

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Division of Banks Orders Internet Reverse Mortgage Companies to Cease Activity in Massachusetts
Unlicensed internet-based entities offer inaccurate and misleading information to consumers
The five companies, Eldervantage, LLC; Lender 411, LLC; Senior Reverse Mortgage Online; Reverse Mortgage Helpdesk; and Reversemortgesite, were not approved to sell reverse mortgages in Massachusetts. The actions follow similar enforcement actions the Division of Banks has taken over the past three years in the area of unfair and deceptive advertising practices.
"None of these companies are approved as reverse mortgage brokers or mortgage lenders in Massachusetts and offer incomplete and misleading information" noted Commissioner of Banks David Cotney. "The Division of Banks will continue to aggressively identify and pursue unlicensed entities and educate consumers of the dangers of conducting business with such unverified companies."
Reverse mortgages are a special type of mortgage loan for senior citizens age 62 and older, which pays a homeowner loan proceeds drawn from accumulated home equity. Unlike a traditional home equity loan or second mortgage loan, no repayment is required until the borrower(s) no longer use their home as their principal residence. Interest on a conventional loan is calculated as simple interest while on a reverse mortgage the interest is calculated as compound interest.
Under Massachusetts law, all banks, credit unions and mortgagees, including federally-chartered banks and credit unions intending to make reverse mortgages, must have their program meet specific criteria set forth in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 167E, Section 7, and be approved by the Division of Banks. Last August, Governor Patrick signed into law new consumer protections concerning reverse mortgage counseling and opt-in requirements. The Division of Banks plans on filing regulations on those protections this month.
None of the entities identified by the Division of Banks are approved to offer reverse mortgages in the Commonwealth. In addition, these entities collected personal information via the internet, made misleading statements about home ownership of homes, gave inaccurate information concerning the complexity of the product, and gave assurances of legal compliance with applicable regulations, where they were not.
"The Executive Office of Elder Affairs commends the work of the Division of Banks in making sure that our seniors are not subjected to incomplete or misleading information about reverse mortgages," said Secretary Ann Hartstein, whose office is charged with approving reverse mortgage counselors.
"The information provided by these entities is misleading, deceptive, and not permissible," said Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation Undersecretary Barbara Anthony. "Reverse mortgages are very complex products and are targeted to those elderly members of our population that are most vulnerable. It is imperative that those entities that market these products are providing clear and accurate information and operate within the confines of Massachusetts law."
When considering whether a reverse mortgage loan is right for you, be mindful of these key issues:
- Understand your obligations under the loan, i.e. to pay taxes, insurance, and maintain the property in a satisfactory condition. Failure to fulfill these obligations may constitute a default and possibly lead to foreclosure action;
- Know that reverse mortgage loans cannot have prepayment penalties or restrictions. Loans must be able to be prepaid in full or in part at any time without penalty;
- Understand that over time the loan balance may increase and impact the accumulated equity in your property, leaving little or no reserve for potential unexpected expense such as health care and home repair;
- Discuss the loan with trusted family members;
- Obtain independent legal and other financial advice prior to signing loan documents and retain your own legal representation at closing of the loan.
Additional information concerning reverse mortgage loans as well can be found at www.mass.gov/reversemortgage.
Anyone with additional questions regarding reverse mortgages may contact the Division of Banks' Consumer Hotline at 1-800-495-BANK (2265), extension 501.
The Division of Banks oversees state-chartered banks and credit unions, check cashers, debt collectors, foreign transmittal agencies, mortgage lenders, and mortgage brokers, and is an agency within the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. Follow the Office at www.mass.gov/consumer, its Consumer Connections Blog and at its Twitter feed, @Mass_Consumer.


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Reading Chandler Burr on perfume is like being trapped in a complex weather system, like looking down into a well of cool, black water; it is at once warming and cooling, and instantly mesmerizing, like a compulsively listenable rock album.
No, CJR Daily — down two editors — has not succumbed to the pull of purple prose. This is how Burr himself, named on August 22 the New York Times' "first-ever perfume critic," described the experience of smelling Bigarade Concentrée and Black XS for Paco Rabanne, respectively.
We admit: the news that the Times — in this age of newsroom cutbacks and insufficient coverage of "gathering threats" overseas and at home — had opted to beef up its fragrance coverage, hired someone to "review and rate new and classic perfumes as well as other scents such as perfumed candles" in a column called "Scent Strip" for the Times' style magazine, T, caused some eyes to roll around here.
And we aren't alone. Burr's hiring piqued media interest (he has made the rounds to NBC's "Today Show," NPR's "On the Media," and the "Wake Up with Whoopi [Goldberg]" radio show in recent weeks). Eyebrows were raised online and off.
In a column titled, "Smell of Excess," the Contra Costa Times' Joan Morris wrote: "Those of us who toil in the trenches of journalism often fantasize about that 'dream job.' Restaurant reviewer. Movie critic. Animal columnist. We never knew we were aiming too low until we learned the New York Times has hired a perfume critic. That's right. Let's say it together. Perfume. Critic. In other words, this guy — who goes by the improbable name of Chandler Burr — will be paid for smelling …."
There was this, from the Chicago Sun-Times' Paige Wiser: "Why didn't the New York Times consider me for the gig? … OK. I know I'm not qualified to be a perfume critic. But, my God, I could fake it. I could sniff Chanel for a living. I could review Lindsay Lohan's new fragrance with an open mind and a forgiving heart. I could get all excited about the bottom notes of Love's Baby Soft. … [I]f perfume critics are getting snapped up by newspapers, sign me up. I smell an opportunity here."
Observed the Wisconsin State Journal's Bill Wineke: "The New York Times has just hired a perfume critic and I'm not sure what that says about American culture."
Gawker, of course,
We took a look at Burr's body of scent-related work (he has also written for the Atlantic, the New Yorker, the National Review, and Food & Wine, among other publications, on topics ranging from perfume to politics to public health, and he began his reporting career as a stringer for the Christian Science Montitor). Here, to our minds, are some of Burr's more memorable odor descriptions:
"Dolce & Gabbana's Light Blue is an absolutely terrific perfume, rich without a trace of heaviness, sweet without a hint of stickiness. It smells like the freshest lemon-cake batter. Ever."
"Narciso Rodriguez's For Her smells like talcum powder and confectioner's sugar sprinkled over slightly unripe plums sitting on an aluminum plate …"
And, our favorite:
"… what is wonderful about Diorella is that it smells like a new fur coat that has been rubbed with a very creamy mint toothpaste. Not gel. Paste. It is a great, great fragrance …"
When, we wondered, has Burr had occasion to smell "a new fur coat that has been rubbed with a very creamy mint toothpaste?" Was PETA involved? And, is there any thing (sentient or otherwise) — or combination of things — the scent of which Burr has not inhaled?
We had questions.
Liz Cox Barrett: First, when did you have the occasion to smell "a new fur coat that has been rubbed with a very creamy mint toothpaste," which is how you described Diorella?
Chandler Burr: I've never obviously smelled a fur coat with mint toothpaste. You wouldn't, by definition, smell most of the metaphors I use — well, actually, I shouldn't say that, some are very, very literal. It all depends. It really is a matter of seeking to communicate in as visceral and effective a way as possible the experience of the work of art. In this case, the work of art happens to be a perfume.


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Easter Egg Safety
by Toby Amidor in Easter, Food Safety, Healthy Holidays, March 27, 2013
Easter wouldn't be complete without brightly-colored eggs and a full out egg hunt. But who wants to ruin the festivities with spoiled eggs?
Food Safety Basics
Eggs are considered a potentially hazardous food that may cause illness if they're not handled correctly. Raw and undercooked eggs have been associated with salmonella poisoning. Most folks infected with the salmonella bacteria develop symptoms about 12 to 72 hours after infected. Most people can recover but if symptoms are severe, hospitalization may be required especially in those with a compromised immune system (like the very young and old). Proper handling, cooking, and hand washing can prevent most of the issues.
Keeping Eggs Safe
Egg safety begins at your market and continues until the time when you reserve leftovers.
- Purchasing: Inspect egg cartons at the market. Don't purchase cracked or dirty eggs and be sure to check the sell-by date. Eggs should always be refrigerated, even when on display.
- Storing: Be sure to get those eggs home quickly. They shouldn't sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours—1 hour if it's above 90 degrees. Once home, place the eggs in your refrigerator immediately.
- Preparing: When preparing eggs, wash your hands, any utensils, and surfaces that will come into contact with the eggs. If you're not sure if the eggs are safe to eat, toss them. Once the equipment is used for the eggs, be sure to wash them with soap and warm water immediately. Don't use them for another prep task (that's cross-contamination!).
- Cooking: Always make sure that your eggs are safe to eat. For hard-boiled (or any cooked) eggs, you want to cook the eggs until both the white and yolk are firm. Learn how to make perfect hard-boiled eggs.
- Leftovers: Hard-boiled eggs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. They shouldn't be frozen.
Decorating Basics
If you love dyeing Easter eggs, following safe food safety practices is important.
- Cook and refrigerate: Once boiled eggs are properly cooled, place in the refrigerator. When you're ready to decorate, just grab them from the fridge.
- Food-friendly dye: If you're planning on eating the eggs after decorating them, only use dyes made for food. Avoid hardware store paint or kids art project dyes.
- Paint and store: Once you've finished dyeing each egg, put them right back in the refrigerator so the eggs stay cool.
- A few at a time: If you're dyeing lots of eggs, work on smaller batches of 4-5 or so at a time, then get them right back into the refrigerator.
- When in doubt, toss it out: If the eggs are left over the 2 hour mark (1 hour if left at temperatures over 90 degrees), throw them out.
Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, is a registered dietitian and consultant who specializes in food safety and culinary nutrition. See Toby's full bio »
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Immunisation and vaccination
The Alerts section of this website contains information on pressing health matters of importance to you. Visit this section regularly to stay informed about emerging health issues.
Immunisation is an important issue for parents, travellers and people who are at risk for some diseases. See the listing below for comprehensive information about current issues in this area.
Immunisation and Vaccination A-Z
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine protects women against certain strains of the HPV virus which are known to cause 7 out of 10 cases of cervical cancer. The Australian Government provided free vaccine to females aged 12 and 26 through the National HPV Vaccination Program catch-up from 2007 to 2009. HPV vaccine is now available free to year 7 high school girls and boys through the school based vaccination program.
More info about the rollout of HPV for boys can be found here
Your General Practitioner or the nurses in the CYWH Program can provide you and your family with all the information and support you require about the current immunisation schedule. Community Health offers a range of free immunisations for all children in the ACT. For advice and general information on immunisation please call the Immunisation Information Line on (02) 6205 2300.
Communicable Disease Control (CDC) monitors and reduces the spread of communicable diseases in the ACT. CDC coordinates the ACT component of the national immunisation program; disease outbreak investigation and control activities; and licensing and inspection of businesses that conduct skin penetration procedures. Phone Communicable Disease Control on (02) 6205 2155 during business hours.
The Australian Government's National Immunisation Program Schedule (0 - 4 Years) is valid from July 2007 as the definitive guide to when to vaccinate your children against various diseases.
With winter and the Influenza season in mid stream, Canberrans are being urged to get their annual flu shot, if they have not already done so, to help stop the spread of the infection.
Parents can now get electronic copies of their children's immunisation records as part of this new service offered by Medicare Australia. Children less than seven years old enrolled with Medicare should be automatically listed on the online register. Parents can register with Medicare Australia or telephone 132 011 for more information.
This website provides information about immunisation and Australian immunisation standards, including translations of some materials. Based on accurate information available at this time, the Immunise Australia Program website will help you to make informed decisions. If you have any further questions about immunisation, please talk to your doctor or health care provider.
The H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Influenza) virus is a new strain of influenza, seen in outbreaks around the world and in Australia. A new vaccine to protect people from H1N1 Influenza or Swine Flu called Panvax H1N1 is now available.
Being medicinewise will help you make better health decisions for you and those you care for. We all take medicines, but too often we take them for granted. Being medicinewise will help you to get the most benefit from your medicines.
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The Traveller's Medical and Vaccination Centre (TMVC) website gives you advice on recommended vaccinations, travel health and current health alerts for overseas travel. Phone the TMVC's Canberra Clinic, located on Level 5 of Jacobs House at 8-10 Hobart Place in the city, on (02) 6257 7156 to make an appointment.
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- 2 pound(s) ground beef
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- Mix sauce with A1 and set aside. Mix all other ingredients by hand and half of the sauce. Put in loag pan & bake at 400 for an hour. Pour remaining sauce over top for last 10 minutes
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4 Threat Matrix: Mujahideen Shura Council leader slams Hamas, calls for public dialogue
Written by David Barnett on November 9, 2012 9:17 AM to 4 Threat Matrix
Available online at: http://www.longwarjournal.org/threat-matrix/archives/2012/11/mujahideen_shura_council_leade.php
A leader of the Mujahideen Shura Council in the Environs of Jerusalem (MSC), Sheikh Anas Abdul Rahman, has told AFP that the MSC is prepared for dialogue with Hamas, the ruling party in the Gaza Strip, "provided that it is public." At the current time, "there is no relationship between the Salafi Jihadis and Hamas and its government, except for through security prosecutions and within prisons," Sheikh Abdul Rahman said.
Sheikh Abdul Rahman also charged that "Hamas has not deviated from [its] policy against the Salafis." Hamas works in cooperation with "Egyptian intelligence and with Iranian intelligence" in its war against Salafi-Jihadists, he said. According to the MSC leader, Hamas' policy "is part of the international Zionist-Crusader policy in the so-called war on terror." Hamas, Sheikh Abdul Rahman argued, is targeting the Salafi-Jihadists in Gaza because it fears that the "popular rug [is] being pulled from under its feet."
With regard to the Israeli airstrike that killed Abu al Walid al Maqdisi and Ashraf al Sabah, two leaders of the MSC, on Oct. 13, Sheikh Abdul Rahman said that "the Jews were able to reach Sheikh Abu al-Walid because of Hamas' prosecution against him." He warned that "the coming days hold worse for the Jews."
Mujahideen Shura Council in the Environs of Jerusalem
The Mujahideen Shura Council in the Environs of Jerusalem (MSC) is a consolidation of a number of Salafi-Jihadist groups operating in the Gaza Strip including, but not limited to: Tawhid and Jihad Group in Jerusalem, and Ansar al Sunnah. Sheikh Anas Abdul Rahman, one of the group's leaders, has said that the group aims to "fight the Jews for the return of Islam's rule, not only in Palestine, but throughout the world."
The group has taken responsibility for a number of rocket attacks against Israel as well as the June 18, 2012 attack that killed one Israeli civilian.
In July, the MSC released a 38-minute-long video in which it said that the June attack was "a gift to our brothers in Qaedat al Jihad and Sheikh Zawahiri" and retaliation for the death of Osama bin Laden. On Oct. 22, the MSC released a 32-minute-long video detailing some of its rocket attacks against Israel and threatening to "fight you [Israel] as long as we hold...weapons in our hands."
The Israel Defense Forces has recently increased its targeting of MSC members. On Oct. 7, the IDF targeted Tala'at Halil Muhammad Jarbi, a "global jihad operative," and Abdullah Muhammad Hassan Maqawai, a member of the MSC. Maqawai, likely a former member of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, died of his wounds. On Oct. 13, Israel killed Abu al Walid al Maqdisi, the former emir of the Tawhid and Jihad Group in Jerusalem, and Ashraf al Sabah, the former emir of Ansar al Sunnah, in an airstrike. The two men were said to be leaders of the MSC.


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Wishnask was arrested in May, after police said they found her in a parked car engaged in a sex act with a 15 year old boy, and former student.
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Monday WWAY has learned the bankruptcy hold has been lifted and the lawsuit against her is moving forward. In addition, a request to dismiss the civil case against Williston's principal and vice principal has been withdrawn.
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Things often change from proposal to the printed
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If you succeed, we succeed. We'll do what we can to help.
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