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Herrera Beutler votes with party on debt limit
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, voted with her party and released the following statement:
"For decades, politicians from both parties have been on a spending spree. I was elected to end the spending spree and grow jobs. At present, the U.S. is borrowing $58,000 per second to pay for its spending, and raising the debt ceiling would do nothing to prevent this destructive behavior that's costing our region jobs and harming economic recovery.
"Our federal government has acted like an irresponsible teenager for too long. Our teenager has maxed out the family's credit card. Now, the bill has come due. I believe cutting up the credit card is the only way to achieve a positive outcome for the folks of Southwest Washington."
WASHINGTON House Republicans dealt defeat to their own proposal for a $2.4 trillion increase in the nation's debt limit Tuesday, a political gambit designed to reinforce a demand for spending cuts to accompany any increase in government borrowing.
The vote was lopsided, with just 97 in favor of the measure and 318 against.
House Democrats accused the GOP of political demagoguery, while the Obama administration maneuvered to avoid taking sides — or giving offense to majority Republicans.
The debate was brief, occasionally impassioned and set a standard of sorts for public theater, particularly at a time when private negotiations continue among the administration and key lawmakers on the deficit cuts Republicans have demanded.
The bill "will and must fail," said Rep. Dave Camp, R-Mich., the House Ways and Means Committee chairman who noted he had helped write the very measure he was criticizing.
"I consider defeating an unconditional increase to be a success, because it sends a clear and critical message that the Congress has finally recognized we must immediately begin to rein in America's affection for deficit spending," he said.
But Rep. Sander Levin, D-Mich., accused Republicans of a "ploy so egregious that (they) have had to spend the last week pleading with Wall Street not to take it seriously and risk our economic recovery."
He and other Democrats added that Republicans were attempting to draw attention away from their controversial plan to turn Medicare into a program in which seniors purchase private insurance coverage.
The proceedings occurred roughly two months before the date Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner has said the debt limit must be raised. If no action is taken by Aug. 2, he has warned, the government could default on its obligations and risk turmoil that might plunge the nation into another recession or even an economic depression.
Republicans, who are scheduled to meet with Obama at the White House today, signaled in advance that the debt limit vote did not portend a final refusal to grant an increase.
The roll call vote was held late in the day, and there was little, if any, discernible impact on Wall Street, where major exchanges showed gains for the day. At the same time, it satisfied what GOP officials said was a desire among the rank and file to vote against unpopular legislation the leadership has said eventually must pass in some form.
Republicans said they were offering legislation Obama and more than 100 Democratic lawmakers had sought.
But Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, the second-ranking Democrat, accused the GOP of staging a "demagogic vote" at a time lawmakers should work together to avoid a financial default.
All 97 votes in favor of the measure were cast by Democrats, totaling less than a majority and far under the two-thirds support needed for passage.
For its part, the administration appeared eager to avoid criticizing Republicans.
"It's fine, it's fine," presidential press secretary Jay Carney said when asked about the Republican decision to tie spending cuts with more borrowing.
"We believe they should not be linked because there is no alternative that's acceptable to raising the debt ceiling. But we're committed to reducing the deficit," Carney said.
The government has already reached the limit of its borrowing authority, $14.3 trillion, and the Treasury is using a series of extraordinary maneuvers to meet financial obligations.
By no longer making investments in two big pension funds for federal workers and beginning to withdraw current investments, for example, the Treasury created $214 billion in additional borrowing headroom.
At the same time, the Obama administration and congressional leaders are at work trying to produce a deficit-reduction agreement in excess of $1 trillion to meet Republican demands for spending cuts.
Political maneuvering on legislation to raise the debt limit has become common in recent years, as federal deficits have soared and presidents of both political parties have been forced to seek authority to borrow additional trillions of dollars.
Because such legislation is unpopular with voters, presidents generally look to lawmakers from their own political party to provide the votes needed for passage. In the current case, though, Republicans control the House, and without at least some support from them, Obama's request for a debt-limit increase would fail.
However, House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, announced months ago that he would demand spending cuts as a condition for passage.
"It's true that allowing America to default would be irresponsible," he said on May 9 in a speech to the Economic Club of New York. "But it would be more irresponsible to raise the debt limit without simultaneously taking dramatic steps to reduce spending and to reform the budget process."
He added that any spending cuts should be larger than the increase in borrowing authority, a statement meant to lay down a marker for the deficit-reduction talks led by Vice President Joe Biden.
Few details have emerged from those negotiations, although Biden said recently the negotiators had made progress. He expressed confidence they would be able to agree on specific cuts in excess of $1 trillion over the next decade, and then look to procedural mechanisms known as "triggers" to force further automatic deficit cuts adding up to another $3 trillion or so.
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, a participant in the talks, said afterward, "I am confident that we can achieve over a trillion dollars in savings at this point, and hopefully more."
Earlier, Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., had said the discussions centered on deficit cuts totaling in the range of $150 billion to $200 billion over a decade, but that was from a relatively small category of programs.
Among the areas eyed for spending cuts is the federal pension program, where the White House has signaled it is receptive to a Republican proposal for employees to make greater contributions.


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Legislative Item File Number: 092306 |
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File Number: 092306 | File Type: Ordinance | Status: In Committee | ||||||||
Version: 0 | Reference: | Control: Board of County Commissioners | ||||||||
Requester: NONE | Cost: | Final Action: | ||||||||
Sunset Provision: No | Effective Date: | Expiration Date: |
Registered Lobbyist: | None Listed |
Legislative History |
Acting Body | Date | Agenda Item | Action | Sent To | Due Date | Returned | Pass/Fail |
Government Operations Committee | 11/9/2009 | 3B | Amended | ||||
REPORT: | (See Agenda Item 3B Amended, Legislative File No. 093053) | ||||||
County Attorney | 10/29/2009 | Referred | Government Operations Committee | 11/9/2009 | |||
Board of County Commissioners | 9/1/2009 | Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing | Government Operations Committee | 10/13/2009 | |||
Board of County Commissioners | 9/1/2009 | 4C | Adopted on first reading | 10/13/2009 | P | ||
REPORT: | County Attorney Robert Cuevas read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record. There being no questions or comments, the Commission proceeded to vote. The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and set for public hearing before the Government Operations Committee on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. | ||||||
County Attorney | 8/14/2009 | Referred | Government Operations Committee | 10/13/2009 | |||
County Attorney | 8/14/2009 | Assigned | Lee Kraftchick | ||||
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TITLE ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADVISING THE MAYOR AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON MATTERS RELATING TO THE GROWTH FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PERSONNEL COSTS; CREATING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP; CREATING A NOMINATING COUNCIL; PROVIDING DUTIES AND STAFFING; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE BODY WHEREAS, the global economic decline has negatively impacted every revenue stream available to fund the operations of Miami-Dade County government; and WHEREAS, the Proposed Budget for 2009-2010 was developed relying on an across-the-board wage cut of 5% for every employee of the County; and WHEREAS, the Proposed Budget for 2009-2010 also relied on savings derived from a temporary freeze on all merit pay increases, longevity bonuses, and other discretionary compensation for employees of the County; and WHEREAS, numerous inquiries of the Administration have been made regarding the costs of various benefits contained in the Pay Plan of the County; and WHEREAS, the County desires to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the standing personnel policies of the County; and WHEREAS, the County wishes to develop policies to better manage the growth of personnel costs while continuing to provide fair and competitive wages, salaries and benefits, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMIDADE COUNTY, FLORIDA: Section 1. Chapter 2 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida shall be amended to include a new Article entitled "Compensation and Benefits Review Committee" that will read as follows: Compensation and Benefits Review Committee Sec. 1. Authority and Purpose, There is created and established pursuant to the Home Rule Amendment and Charter of Miami-Dade County, as amended, an advisory committee of Miami-Dade County to be known as the Compensation and Benefits Review Committee ("Review Committee"). The Review Committee is established solely for the purpose of advising the Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners ("Commission") regarding the compensation and benefits of County employees. The Review Committee may exercise only those duties specifically granted in this Article or necessary in the exercise of the duties enumerated in this Article. Sec. 2. Review Committee (a) Membership. The Review Committee shall be comprised of nine (9) members. (b) Qualifications. Each member shall be a resident of Miami-Dade County; shall possess an outstanding reputation for civic pride, integrity, responsibility and business or professional ability; and shall have no financial interest, direct or indirect, in the compensation paid to County employees. The membership of the Compensation and Benefits Review Committee should be representative of the community at large and should have a demonstrated expertise in human resources, organizational design, public management, or other related topics to be considered. (c) Term. Members of the Review Committee shall serve for a three-year term. All such members may be re-appointed or may continue to serve until resignation or their successors have been appointed. (d) Appointment of Members. Members of the Review Committee shall be appointed by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners after having been selected by the Commission from persons nominated by a Nominating Council established and described herein. The Nominating Council, hereinafter known as the Compensation and Benefits Review Nominating Council, shall be comprised of the following five (5) voting members: three (3) County Commissioners, the Chair of the Social and Economic Development Council, and one representative of a County Collective Bargaining Union. The Members of the Nominating Council shall be appointed by the Mayor, who shall designate a Chairperson of the Nominating Council. The County Manager and the County Attorney shall provide appropriate staff support to the Council. The sole function of the Nominating Council shall be to solicit, screen, interview and recommend for appointment the best qualified candidate for each vacancy on the Compensation and Benefits Review Committee. All meetings of the Nominating Council shall be audio recorded and minutes of the proceedings shall be transcribed and maintained by the Clerk of the Board of the County Commission. The Nominating Council shall submit to the Commission a list of nominees containing a total number of names which is equal to one (1) nominee for each vacancy on the CBR Committee plus one (1) alternate nominee. The Commission shall select and appoint the voting members from the list of nominees submitted by the Nominating Council. (e) Modified applicability of Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance. The Miami-Dade County Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance (the "Conflict of Interest Ordinance"), Section 211.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, shall be applicable to the members of the Review Committee only in the manner and to the extent provided in the next sentence. It is declared to be the intent of the Commission, as expressed in this subsection, to provide that the Conflict of Interest Ordinance shall not operate to preclude individuals from serving as Review Committee members on the basis of interests relating to Miami-Dade County when such interests do not conflict, directly or indirectly, with their responsibilities on the Review Committee. (f) Organization and Procedure. The members of the Review Committee shall elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson and both shall serve a term of three (3) years. The chairperson may organize the membership of the Review Committee as deemed necessary to conduct its business. The Review Committee shall hold regular meetings no less than four (4) times a year and such other meetings, as it deems necessary. A majority of the members of the board of directors shall constitute a quorum. All meetings of the Review Committee shall be public and the Review Committee shall maintain written minutes of all proceedings that shall be promptly prepared and recorded. Copies of all minutes and resolutions of the Review Committee shall be forwarded to the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners no later than thirty (30) days subsequent to any meeting of the Review Committee. (g) Compensation. Members of the Review Committee shall serve without compensation. (h) Any member shall be automatically removed if, in a given calendar year; (i) he/she is absent from three (3) consecutive meetings or, (ii) he/she is absent from more than 50% of all the committee meetings held during a year. A member shall be deemed absent when he/she is not present at the meeting for at least 75% of its duration. Sec. 3. Duties of the Review Committee The Review Committee shall have the following duties, responsibilities, and functions. (a) To review and make recommendations concerning County personnel costs. The Review Committee shall conduct a comprehensive study of all employee compensation policies, and provide recommendations regarding salaries, wages and benefits. In making such recommendations, the Review Committee shall consider such factors as: (1) The current County pay structure as set forth in the adopted County Pay Plan (2) The obligations and commitments adopted in the County's collective bargaining agreements. (3) The span-of-control ratios for managers and subordinates within the various service areas. (4) The preferences and desires of County employees as expressed through their collective bargaining representatives. (5) Comparison of the compensation paid to County employees with the compensation paid to employees of other public employers in the local area. (6) Comparison of the compensation paid to County employees with the compensation paid to private sector employees in the local area performing similar duties under similar conditions. (7) The County's fiscal condition and capacity to meet future personnel obligations. (8) The County's need to attract and retain qualified employees in order to provide efficient service to the public. (9) Policies governing the hiring of individuals separated pursuant to the Deferred Retirement Option Program. (10) Salary compression between supervisors and subordinates (11) The County's classified civil service rules and other laws and rules designed to protect the rights of its employees. (12) Policies that govern continuing employment opportunities for civil service employees during periods of a reduction in force. (b) To periodically advise the Mayor and the County Commission regarding the appropriate compensation policies to meet the needs of the County, its employees and the public. (c) To submit an annual report in May of each year to the Mayor and the County Commission recommending the appropriate compensation policies for County employees. (d) To promulgate rules consistent with this Ordinance for the conduct of its meetings and the discharge of its responsibilities. (e) To comply with all laws and regulations of the United States, the State of Florida, and Miami-Dade County, including, but not limited to, the laws relating to the keeping of records including the preservation of all audit rights. Sec. 4. Modifications and Term It is the intent of the Board of County Commissioners to create by this article and for the purposes set forth in this article, a Review Committee that may be modified or revoked in whole or in part by duly enacted ordinance of the Commission. This Ordinance shall expire three years from its effective date. Sec. 5. Staff and Counsel. The County Manager and the County Attorney shall provide such staff support to the Advisory Committee as may be necessary to accomplish its purpose. The Review Committee shall be provided meeting facilities and pre-approved expense reimbursement as the Commission or the County Manager may deem necessary to accomplish the Committee's purposes. Section 2. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or provision of this ordinance is held invalid, the remainder of this ordinance shall not be affected by such invalidity. Section 3. It is the intention of the Board of County Commissioners, and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this ordinance, including any sunset provision, shall become and be made a part of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such intention, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or other appropriate word. Section 4. This ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days after the date of enactment unless vetoed by the Mayor, and if vetoed, shall become effective only upon an override by this Board. |
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Dear Alice,
What foods are rich in potassium besides bananas?
Dear Reader,
Don't monkey around and limit yourself to bananas! Although bananas are known to be rich in potassium (one medium banana has about 422 milligrams), there are plenty of fresh, whole foods available that can supply you with an abundance of the essential mineral. Some of the best sources include:
Food |
Size |
Potassium (in milligrams) |
Potato, baked with skin |
1 small |
738 |
Prune juice |
1 cup |
707 |
Tomato paste |
¼ cup |
664 |
White beans, canned |
½ cup |
595 |
Plain yogurt, low- or non-fat |
½ cup |
531-579 |
Orange juice |
1 cup |
496 |
Cod, cooked |
3 oz. |
439 |
Spinach, cooked |
½ cup |
370-419 |
Skim milk |
1 cup |
382 |
Apricots, dried |
¼ cup |
378 |
Lentils |
½ cup |
365 |
Table adapted from the United States Department of Agriculture's Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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AW: st: drawnorm for discrete variables
"Martin Weiss" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
AW: st: drawnorm for discrete variables
Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:05:00 +0200
" The same strategy will work for creating categorical variables with more
categoreis. Just increase the number of threasholds to k-1, where k is the
number of categories."
The -irecode()- strategy recommended earlier
<http://www.stata.com/statalist/archive/2010-04/msg01757.html> may come in
handy for this purpose.
Von: email@example.com
[mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com] Im Auftrag von Hollis,Michael
Gesendet: Freitag, 30. April 2010 15:59
An: firstname.lastname@example.com
Betreff: RE: st: drawnorm for discrete variables
If you believe your categorical variables are observed realizations of an
underlying normal distribution, set a series of "threasholds" defining how
the categorical variables correspond to the underlying continuous normally
distributed variable. Use this correspondence to create your series of
observed categorical variables.
For example, let y* be an unobserved normally distributed variable with mean
0 and variance 1. Assume that you want to create an observed binary
variable, y, for which you belive the underlying proportion of "1"s in the
population is 0.40. Then if y* (the continuous normally distributed value
you generate) is >= -0.253 (the z value corresponding to p=.4), set y=1 with
y=0 otherwise. The same strategy will work for creating categorical
variables with more categoreis. Just increase the number of threasholds to
k-1, where k is the number of categories.
From: firstname.lastname@example.com on behalf of Tyler Frazier
Sent: Fri 4/30/2010 6:28 AM
To: email@example.com
Subject: Re: st: drawnorm for discrete variables
thanks for the paper, it is very interesting and informative. I should
probably elaborate a bit on my question. How to synthetically
generate a population from a sample where the variables are
continuous, discrete and binary?
i was using the drawnorm with the corr, sds, and means to generate
cases, but as you pointed out this only works for continuous
variables. how to synthetically generate for both?
thanks, Ty
On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 1:52 PM, Maarten buis <email@example.com>
> --- On Fri, 30/4/10, Tyler Frazier wrote:
>> Whats the best way to drawnorm for discrete variables in stata -- for
>> example ethnicity, education, religion, occupation, etc...
> You can't use -drawnorm- for a discrete variable, -drawnorm- draws a
> sample from multivariate normal distribution, which is by definition
> continuous. You can consider: M.L. Buis (2007) "Stata tip 48: Discrete
> uses for uniform()" The Stata Journal, 7(3):434--435.
> Hope this helps,
> Maarten
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Released: Mar 01st, 1996
Running Time: 56
Director: Bob Bright
Company: Starbright Productions
Lynx Dyan, Ophellia, Cindy (I), Mistress Elizabeth, Vladimir, Peter (I)
Critical Rating: Not Yet Rated
Genre: Specialty
Strawberry blonde Mistress Elizabeth about forty-something, stands with a regal demeanor and smiles with charming sincerity. Her friend, shapely brunette Lynx Dyan, arrives to help train new and attractive slave Cindy, but Mistress Elizabeth holds some surprises, and places the wiling Lynx in various forms of bondage. In the second story, Master Peter disciplines the white-painted Cindy alongside mohawk-topped Ophellia, and a bizarre, blender-shaped vacuum pump is utilized to torment the girls' pert, natural breasts. Unusual, and pleasantly diverting.


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Grilled Honey Glazed Pork Chops 8 pork chops, center cut, 1/2" thick 4 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger Mixing bowl, combine honey, soy, mustard, ginger, vegetable oil, and syrup.
Place pork chops in marinade and marinate overnight.
Place pork chops on hot grill and cook for four (4) minutes on each side.
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Boeing KC-767
Japan Air Self-Defense Force KC-767J | |
Role | Air-to-air tanker |
Manufacturer | Boeing |
First flight | 21 May 2005 |
Status | In service |
Primary users | Italian Air Force Japan Air Self-Defense Force Colombian Air Force Brazilian Air Force |
Produced | 2003–present |
Number built | 11 |
Unit cost |
~US$145 million
Developed from | Boeing 767 |
Variants | Boeing KC-46 Pegasus |
The Boeing KC-767 is a military aerial refueling and strategic transport aircraft developed from the Boeing 767-200ER. The tanker received the designation KC-767A, after being selected by the U.S. Air Force initially to replace older KC-135Es. In December 2003, the contract was frozen and later canceled due to corruption allegations.
The tanker was developed for the Italian and Japanese air forces, who ordered four tankers each. Financing of the development of the aircraft has largely been borne by Boeing, in the hope of receiving major orders from the U.S. Air Force. Boeing's revised KC-767 proposal to the U.S. Air Force was selected in February 2011 for the KC-X program under the designation KC-46.
Commercial Derivative Air Refueling Aircraft[edit]
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) ran a procurement program to replace about 100 of its oldest KC-135E Stratotankers, part of the "Commercial Derivative Air Refueling Aircraft" program. Most USAF KC-135s are of the updated KC-135R variant.
In early 2002 the USAF started negotiations with Boeing on the lease of a tankers based on the Boeing 767 after it considered the Airbus A330-based tanker, the KC-330 to be more costly and a higher technical risk.[1] The USAF said that after an assessment of the two types shows that the EADS offering presents a higher-risk technical approach and less preferred financial arrangement it also said that the larger KC-330 does not bring with it a commensurate increase in available air-refuelling offload.[1]
In addition, the KC-767 has manual flight controls with an unrestricted flight envelope.[2] The Boeing tanker officially received the KC-767A designation from the U.S. DoD in 2002 and appearing in the 2004 edition of DoD Model Designation report.[3]
USAF lease, cancellation and re-award[edit]
For its Commercial Derivative Air Refueling Aircraft program, the U.S. Air Force decided to lease around 100 KC-767 tankers from Boeing after it was selected.[4] Despite other nations engaging in leasing of military aircraft, there was some criticism. U.S. Senator John McCain questioned whether it is really cost-effective for the USAF to lease aircraft at all, particularly as the aircraft would probably not have many, if any, buyers when their military service was concluded. This was derided as an uninformed criticism, as there were many U.S. allies in need of tanker aircraft. The Congressional Budget Office has also criticized the draft leasing agreement as fiscally irresponsible. In November 2003, a compromise was struck where the Air Force would purchase 80 KC-767 aircraft and lease 20 more.[5][6]
In December 2003, the Pentagon announced the project was to be frozen while an investigation of allegations of corruption by one of its former procurement staffers, Darleen Druyun (who had moved to Boeing in January) was begun. Reporter Joseph Galloway wrote that some documents found in congressional investigation indicated the A330-based tanker met more of the USAF specifications than the Boeing tanker and had a lower proposed cost.[7][8] Druyun pleaded guilty and was sentenced to nine months in jail for "negotiating a job with Boeing at the same time she was involved in contracts with the company".[9] Additional fallout included the termination of CFO Michael M. Sears, who was sentenced to four months in prison in 2005, and the resignation of Boeing CEO Philip M. Condit.[10][11] The Air Force's KC-767A contract was officially canceled by the DoD in January 2006.[12] In 2011, the Air Force awarded Boeing a fixed-price contract for the first four KC-46 aircraft of what is intended to be a 179-plane order.[13]
International programs[edit]
Italian Air Force[edit]
Boeing continued development of the aircraft. Italy selected the KC-767A and signed a contract in 2002 becoming the launch customer, with delivery set for 2005. The Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare) ordered four aircraft. This version is based on the 767-200ER and is named the KC-767 Tanker Transport, and is fitted with boom and hose-drogue refueling systems on the centerline with hose-drogue wingpod systems.[14]
Italy's aircraft became the first KC-767 to be assembled. The aircraft are initially built as 767-200ER commercial airplanes, then flown to a separate facility for conversion into tankers. Italy's first aircraft made its maiden flight on 21 May 2005.[15] Italy's second aircraft arrived for modification at the Naples, Italy facility of Boeing's partner, Aeronavali on 6 May 2005.[16]
Delivery of the tankers to the Italian Air Force was delayed due to an issue with flutter of the wing pods and other technical issues. Boeing provided a 767 for training during this time.[17][18] After resolving the issues, Boeing delivered the first KC-767 in January,[19] and the second in March 2011.[20] These aircraft officially entered service on 17 May 2011.[21] After entering service, the two KC-767s have supported NATO operations in Afghanistan and Libya.[22][23] The final two tankers were delivered in late 2011.[24]
Japan Self-Defense Forces[edit]
In 2001, Japan selected the KC-767 over the Airbus A310 MRTT and signed a contract in 2003.[25][26] The Japan Self-Defense Forces ordered four aircraft and has designated the tanker KC-767J. In June 2005, Japan's first aircraft arrived at Boeing's Wichita, Kansas modification center to be fitted out with the tanker equipment.[27]
Delivery of the first KC-767J for the JASDF was delayed approximately two years due to development issues and the addition of the aircraft receiving FAA certification. The Japanese version of the tanker is equipped only with the boom refueling system. Boeing and its Japanese representative Itochu agreed with Japan Ministry of Defense (MoD) to pay a penalty fee for the delivery delay, according to the MoD Statement.[28][29] The first operational KC-767A was delivered to Japan on 19 February 2008,[30] with the second KC-767 following on 5 March.[31] The third KC-767 was delivered to the JASDF in March 2009. The three KC-767J aircraft reached initial operational capability (IOC) status with the JASDF in May 2009.[32] The fourth tanker was delivered in January 2010.[33]
Australia selected the Airbus A330 MRTT in April 2004 after competition with the KC-767 due to the A330's larger fuel and cargo capability.[34]
Boeing, teamed with BAE Systems and British Airways, offered the KC-767 to the UK's RAF for its Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft. The companies formed the Tanker Transport Services Consortium (TTSC). British Airways would provide the 767 aircraft. Boeing would provide the conversion technology based on its KC-767 tanker design. BAE Systems would perform the majority of aircraft modifications. Marshall Aerospace, Serco, Spectrum, and Capital were also part of TTSC. The Ministry of Defence announced in January 2004 that it had selected the Airbus A330 MRTT to fulfill this requirement.[35]
The KC-767 will compete with the A330 MRTT for the Republic of Korea Air Force's procurement of 4 tanker aircraft. The competition is to take place in 2014 with the first aircraft to enter service in 2017.[36]
USAF KC-X Program[edit]
On 24 February 2011, Boeing's KC-767 proposal was selected by the USAF as the winning offer to replace part of the KC-135 fleet.[37][38] The aircraft will receive the designation KC-46A.[39] Boeing was also awarded a development contract to build, and deliver 18 initial operational KC-46 tankers by 2017.[40]
Operational history[edit]
Flight testing[edit]
On 23 January 2007, the KC-767 flight test aircraft set a program milestone by making its first hookup with a receiver aircraft, a B-52 Stratofortress. The "dry contact" transferred no fuel, but was intended to test the tanker's fifth-generation fly-by-wire telescoping boom. Unlike the KC-135 boom operator, who is prone, the KC-767 operator uses a remote station with a video display. The testing is being done at Edwards Air Force Base, and the test aircraft is destined for Italy once testing is complete.[41]
The KC-767 extended its air refueling boom and transferred fuel to another aircraft for the first time on 5 March 2007.[42] The tanker completed another test milestone on 12 April 2007 when its aircrew successfully extended and retracted both wing refueling hoses.[43] Flight testing has resumed on Japan's tanker after modifications were completed.[44] In November 2007, Boeing decided to shift modification work on the KC-767A tankers for Italy and Japan from subcontractor Aeronavali's facility in Italy to Boeing's Wichita facility in an effort to meet delivery schedules.[45]
- Tanker variant of the 767-200 for the United States Air Force, order cancelled but four similar aircraft built for the Italian Air Force.
- Designation for the KC-767A built for the Japan Air Self Defence Force, four built.
- Tanker variant of the 767-2C for the United States Air Force.
Israeli tanker conversions[edit]
- Multi Mission Tanker Transport is a conversion of the Boeing 767 by Bedek Aircraft Division of Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI).[46] The first 767 MMTT was converted in June 2010 with the addition of wing refueling pods, and a side cargo door. The variant can perform aerial tanker, cargo, and VIP transport duties.[47] The Colombian Air Force took delivery of one 767 MMTT in 2010.[46]
- Boeing 767-300ER tanker conversions ordered from IAI by Brazilian Air Force under its KC-X2 program.[48][49]
- Italian Air Force - four KC-767A
- Japan Air Self-Defense Force - four KC-767J
- Brazilian Air Force - three KC-X2 on order[49]
- Colombian Air Force - one 767 MMTT
Specifications (KC-767A)[edit]
Boeing KC-767A cutaway | |
Hi-res[dead link] cutaway of the Boeing KC-767A by Flight Global. |
Data from KC-767A,[50] Boeing 767-200ER specifications[51]
General characteristics
- Crew: 3: 2 pilots, 1 boom operator
- Capacity: up to 200 passengers or 19 463L pallets
- Length: 159 ft 2 in (48.5 m)
- Wingspan: 156 ft 1 in (47.6 m)
- Height: 52 ft (15.8 m)
- Empty weight: 181,610 lb (82,377 kg)
- Max. takeoff weight: 395,000 lb (186,880 kg)
- Powerplant: 2 × GE CF6-80C2 turbofan, 60,200 lbf (268 kN) each
- Maximum Fuel Load: 160,660 lb (72,877 kg)
- Maximum speed: Mach 0.86 (570 mph, 915 km/h)
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.80 (530 mph, 851 km/h)
- Range: 6,385 nmi (12,200 km) ; global with in flight refueling[50]
- Service ceiling: 40,100 ft (12,200 m)
See also[edit]
- Related development
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
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- ^ http://www.finchannel.com/Main_News/Business/59816_Boeing_to_Offer_NewGen_Tanker_to_US_Air_Force_/
- ^ DoD 4120.15L, Model Designation of Military Aerospace Vehicles. US DoD, 12 May 2004.
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- ^ Pope, Charles. "Pentagon finalizes Boeing tanker deal". Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 7 November 2003.
- ^ Galloway, Joseph L. "Air Force Allowed Boeing to Rewrite Terms of Tanker Contract, Documents Show". commondreams.org, 28 March 2004.
- ^ Galloway, Joseph L. "Air Force Let Boeing Rewrite Contract". military.com, 31 March 2004.
- ^ Cahlink, George (1 October 2004). "Ex-Pentagon procurement executive gets jail time". Govexec.com. Retrieved 2006-12-21.
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- ^ "Ex-Boeing CFO gets jail for tanker scandal". Chicago Tribune, February 18 2005.
- ^ Majumdar, Dave. "Boeing wins KC-X tanker battle". AirForceTimes, 24 February 2011.
- ^ Cameron, Doug, "Boeing takes hit for tanker troubles". Wall Street Journal, July 24, 2014, p.B2
- ^ "Boeing, Italian MoD Sign Contract for 767 Tanker Transports". Boeing, 11 December 2002.
- ^ "Boeing Built First Italian Air Force KC-767 Tanker Makes First Flight", Boeing, 21 May 2005.
- ^ "Italy KC-767 Tanker #2 Arrives in Naples for Modifications". Boeing, 6 May 2005.
- ^ Peruzzi. Luca. "Italian budget crunch threatens AMX fleet". Flight International, 8 April 2009.
- ^ "Italian Air Force Nicknames 1st Tanker 'I Have a Dream'". Defense News, 17 June 2009.
- ^ Kington, Tom. "Italian Air Force Receives 1st Tanker From Boeing". Defense News, 27 January 2011.
- ^ Kington, Tom."Italy Enters First 2 Boeing Tankers Into Service". Defense News, 17 May 2011.
- ^ Sanchez, Felix and Marcello Bruni. "Boeing KC-767 Tankers for Italian Air Force Formally Enter into Service." Boeing, 17 May 2011.
- ^ Allport, Dave. "Italian Air Force KC-767As Pass 1,000 Flight Hours". Key Publishing via key.aero, 5 October 2011.
- ^ "Tanker used against Gadhafi".
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- ^ "Boeing Begins Conversion of Initial 767 To Tanker Standard For Italy". Defense Daily, 7 August 2003.
- ^ "First Boeing 767 Aircraft for Japan Tanker Program Arrives in Wichita". Boeing news release, 2005-06-08.
- ^ KC-767 tanker transport aircraft for delivery delays. Japan's MoD, 2007-07-30, translation
- ^ KC-767 tanker transport aircraft for delivery delays. Japan's MoD, 2007-03-16, translation
- ^ "Boeing Delivers First KC-767 Tanker to Japan". Boeing, 19 February 2008.
- ^ "Boeing Delivers 2nd KC-767 Tanker to Japan". Boeing, 5 March 2008.
- ^ "Boeing KC-767J Aerial Refueling Tankers Join Active Air Wing in Japan". Boeing, 26 May 2009.
- ^ "Boeing Delivers 4th KC-767 Tanker to Japan Ministry of Defense". Boeing, 12 January 2010.
- ^ Senator Robert Hill Press Conference transcript, Australian Department of Defence, 16 April 2004.
- ^ Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA) fact sheet, UK Ministry of Defence.
- ^ "Korea to Pick Aerial Refueling Tanker by Next Year". The Chosun Ilbo. 28 November 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
- ^ USAF selects Boeing for KC-X contract
- ^ Donna Cassata, Lolita C. Baldor. "Boeing gets $35 billion Air Force tanker order". Associated Press, 24 February 2011. Accessed: 26 February 2011.
- ^ "Boeing Wins $35B Air Force Tanker Deal". Bloomberg, 24 February 2011.
- ^ "Boeing Receives US Air Force Contract to Build Next-Generation Refueling Tanker". Boeing, 24 February 2011.
- ^ "KC-767 tanker completes first contact". Boeing news release, 24 January 2007.
- ^ Boeing KC-767 Tanker Completes First Fuel Offload to Receiver
- ^ Boeing KC-767 Tanker extends wing refueling hoses for first time
- ^ "Boeing resumes flight testing of KC-767 Tanker for Japan", Boeing, 30 August 2007.
- ^ "Boeing rejigs KC-767 modification, testing to meet schedule". Flight International, 27 November 2007
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- ^ Egozi, Arie (9 June 2010). "IAI tests Colombia's new 767 tanker". Flight International. Retrieved 2 September 2011.
- ^ "IAI wins Brazilian KC-X competition". UPI.com. 15 March 2013. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
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- ^ a b "KC-767 International Tanker Backgrounder". Boeing.
- ^ "767-200ER specifications". Boeing.
External links[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Boeing KC-767. |
- KC-767 tanker page on Boeing.com
- KC-767 page GlobalSecurity.org
- "Boeing completes first KC-767 Tanker night refueling". Boeing, 29 January 2008.


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Where: Harry Winston store, Paris, France
When: Dec. 4, 2008
How much: Approximately $107 million
As robberies go, this downtown Paris heist was executed in a relatively genteel, civilized manner. Perhaps that's because it was conducted by women -- or at least, men dressed to look like women.
On Dec. 4, 2008, four gun-toting robbers entered the Harry Winston store and made off with roughly $107 million worth of jewelry and diamonds. That's just short of the record-setting mammoth haul of $127 million in diamonds taken in Antwerp in 2003.
At about 5:30 p.m., the four men -- at least some of whom had donned female clothing and wigs -- sauntered casually into the Winston store, which was right down the street from a Parisian police station. They immediately went into action, menacing employees and customers with handguns.
There's no doubt that the robbers were already familiar with the store and its employees, who they allegedly called by their first names. They also knew the location of secret safes located throughout the store.
Within 20 minutes, the still-at-large criminals had cleared out much of the store's stock, including diamond rings, watches, necklaces and much more. Then, they calmly and quietly exited the store, drove away and were never seen again.
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3/4 pound sweet potatoes-- cooked, peeled and mashed
4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon water
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup sesame seeds
1 1/2 quarts oil for deep frying
As stated by other reviewers - i have to mix a lot of flour in with these to form a dough and then i had a really hard time stuffing them. I ended up mixing the coconut and brown sugar with the dough and used a minimarshmallow to form the ball around. Turned out really good - I was also thinking pineapple or bananna pieces would make a good center.
I made these last Thanksgiving. They are very good. I did mix the brown sugar and coconut in with the sweet potatoes to save time and added pecans, didn't roll in cornstarch, also drizzled lightly with heated maple syrup. Thanks for submitting.
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These were very good. But like another reviewer said, it was hopeless to get that goop to form into balls without adding flour & even then it was difficult. Next time we will put it in a deep dish & layer the potato mash & then some of the coconut & suger & then potato again. Top with a bit more of the sugar mix & bake a bit to melt it. The sesame seeds can be overpowering in flavour so will use only a little. They sure tasted good though.
My husband loved these; I thought they were just OK. I had a hard time "stuffing" the sweet potato balls--they ended up huge by the time I was finished! Also, the balls came out super greasy even though I have a timed deep fryer with a temperature gauge. I did add some sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to the mashed sweet potatoes, which was yummy.
Extremely disappointing. Maybe I shouldn't have boiled the sweet potato because it was wet and mushy after cooking and mashing and there was no way I was going to be able to shape it around the coconut and brown sugar. I had to mix all of the first 6 ingredients together and add a lot of flour to be able to make anything that was firm enough to even resemble balls. They weren't too bad after frying, (they looked like little donut holes) but the inside was still mushy potato. I would rather have had donuts.
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Penninsula State Park
Fish Creek,
Phone: (920) 868-3258
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Sites: 468
Recent Rate: $25 7/2014
Latitude: 45.1280431127929
Longitude: -87.2361197063293
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Date of Stay: July, 2014 - $25.00
This is the gem of the Wisconsin State Park system, both for location and camping activities. There are five different campgrounds, two with electric hookups and three without. Fabulous hiking and biking in the park - well-marked trails. Busy in summertime - make reservations early! Decent showers but they were private, free, and had hot water. Be sure to check out the American Folklore Theatre inside the park (walking distance from Tennyson Bay Campsites) - they feature locally written, very enjoyable theatre under the stars appropriate for all ages - a highlight of camping in this state park! We camped at Penninsula State Park in a Motorhome.
Date of Stay: May, 2014 - $20.00
Park is located in a great location to see Door County. Sites are large but some had very little rock and all became a swamp when it rained. Mosquitos are a big problem---bring lots of spray. Restrooms/Shower rooms are old and some could use an update. We camped at Penninsula State Park in a Motorhome.
Date of Stay: June, 2013 - $25.00
What a difference a year makes. This park (along with other WI state parks) had some vintage and not-so-reliable electric posts. However, a recent state initiative has resulted in 50 amp upgrades to several state parks, including Peninsula SP. We camped in Weborg Campground which typically requires reservations a year in advance. Very private campground that is right on the lake. Verizon 4G service is good. Nearby Fish Creek has many shops and good restaurants. In fact, most of Door County itself is a destination. We camped at Penninsula State Park in a Motorhome.
Date of Stay: June, 2012 - $24.00
We camped in Weborg site #104: one of the best sites in the park as it has a direct view and access to Lake Michigan. There are only a handful of sites in Weborg which makes it very secluded and private for a state park. Plus, you're in walking distance of Fish Creek which has great shops and restaurants. We could not have asked for a better location. However, like many older Wisconsin state parks, the electric hookups can operate poorly, especially in bad weather: like we had during our stay at Weborg. After a rain storm we were unable to get an air conditioner running off our electric pedestal. And in 90 degree humid weather a great location was not enough to keep us here and we left early: after reserving the site a year in advance. We camped at Penninsula State Park in a Motorhome.
Date of Stay: September, 2011 - $22.00
Excellent location for visiting Door County. Many activities available within park: bike and boat rentals, hiking and biking trails, boat launch, nature center. In summer, there is live theatre performances. We stayed in Tennison Bay campground, one of several in the park. Sites were large, level, shady. Would definitely stay here again. The "pad" for the RV/trailer is dirt, not gravel. It rained the first night, so we had a mud puddle. Then it dried out and got very dusty. Good showers. We camped at Penninsula State Park in a Travel Trailer.
Date of Stay: September, 2011 - $25.00
We camped at site #103 in the Weborg loop of Peninsula State Park.. This is a 30 amp electric only site. We've camped here before in a smaller (35') Class A, but it was difficult maneuvering our 41-footer. We clipped several bushes and trees trying to get in and out of our site. Also, site #103 is not very level. We wanted to pull into the site with the front of out RV facing the lake, but could not do it as we would have been too out of level. So we ended up backing in. However, this loop of Peninsula SP is well worth it. The views are breathtaking. This park has superb hiking and biking trails. In addition Fish Creek is a short drive (or bike ride) away and has an abundance of restaurants and stores. We camped at Penninsula State Park in a Motorhome.
Date of Stay: May, 2011 - $26.00
Door County is a wonderful place with a wonderful State Park. Showers were clean and so were the rest rooms. Lots of biking trails. Great place to see a sunset. Will be back later this year. We camped at Penninsula State Park in a Tent Trailer.
Date of Stay: May, 2011 - $20.00
Beautiful state park in Door County, close to shops and restaurants. Very busy during the summer and fall. There are many miles of trails for hiking and biking. Have enjoyed every one of our visits but the quiet off season times are the best for enjoying the park. We camped at Penninsula State Park in a Travel Trailer.
Date of Stay: April, 2010 - $20.00
Beautiful park. Not as many activities as your standard "themed" park. I wish the park had a water hook up, but there are sites that you can fill up your tank before you get to your site. Fish Creek is nice but make sure you bring plenty of money because it is expensive. Overall it's a nice park with lots of views. If you want to go hiking or mountain bike riding then it's a great place. I went with my parents who are not able to do these activities so it wasn't as good for us. I would return for the fishing though. We camped at Penninsula State Park in a Tent Trailer.
Date of Stay: June, 2008 - $20.00
Absolutely beautiful, very wooded. Nice beach area but parking near beach can become limited, try to take your bikes. This is a wonderful area for those who want to experience nature through camping, biking, hiking, and swimming. Watch out if you have a very large camper, this place is heavily wooded. Check out the bat house at night. Oh, and the fried onion rings in the beachside deli were great, nice and fat! We camped at Penninsula State Park in a Travel Trailer.
Date of Stay: September, 2007 - $24.00
Beautiful location - really enjoyed biking and hiking! We camped at Penninsula State Park in a Motorhome.
Date of Stay: August, 2007 - $21.00
We just loved this park. We stayed in South Nicolet Bay Campground (764E) for 4 nights and Tennison Bay (438E) for 2 nights. We preferred Nicolet Bay due to the proximity to the swimming area. Also, the sites seemed a bit more private there as well. The bathroom and shower buildings are due for replacement as they do not compare to the buildings in the Michigan State Parks. We will be back in the future. We camped at Penninsula State Park in a Tent Trailer.
Date of Stay: August, 2007 - $18.00
This is the premiere state park in Wisconsin. There is tons of things to do including, 30 miles of bike trails, many paved, swimming at the beach, light house tours, hiking, boat rentals, etc. Stayed in Tennison Bay site 304e which was very private. The next door sites were 30 yards away with bushes in between. Right outside the park is all of Door County with fish boils, cherry tours, mini golf, etc. Would definitely come back. We camped at Penninsula State Park in a Tent Trailer.
Date of Stay: June, 2007 - $25.00
Had a great time here. Stayed in the Nicolet Bay section of the park. A lot of sites close together but were separated well with a lot of trees. Easy to back into sites with a 30' travel trailer. Had a great weekend! An affordable way to spend a weekend in Door County and avoid all the people. We camped at Penninsula State Park in a Travel Trailer.
Date of Stay: October, 2006 - $21.00
This is my very favorite campground. I've camped here in the spring and fall, with plans to go back this summer. If you require full hookups, this or any Wisconsin state park isn't for you. But if you truly like to camp, it doesn't get better than this. hiking and biking trails galore, gorgeous scenery. Swimming, fishing, boating, golfing, and even an outdoor theater in the summer months. Add the fact that it's in Door County which alone is a treasure, and this makes Peninsula our favorite destination. We camped at Penninsula State Park in a Tent Trailer.
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Dakota painted buffalo hide
Description | A Dakota painted buffalo hide, circa 1850. It has hair on one side and a red and blue feather design painted on the opposite side. A circle of 26 feathers at the center of the hide is encircled by two additional rings of feathers. The hide is bordered with red and blue lines accented by feather designs at intervals. The hide is sewn with sinew down the center back and, at a later date, a tan felt like material has been sewn around the edge. A leather strap for hanging is mounted at the center back. The hide was collected by Colonel John G. Clark of the 50th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment while he was stationed at Fort Rice in Dakota Territory from 1865-1866. |
Quantity | 1 item |
Format | Content Category: artifacts |
Measurements | 90 inches length 68 inches width |
Nomenclature | Hide (collagenous material) |
Creation | Made by Dakota Indians |
Subjects |
Collected by: Clark, Colonel John Garvin Collected in Fort Rice, Morton County, North Dakota, United States Made by Dakota Indians Used by Dakota Indians Fort Rice, Dakota Territory U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 Indian. Clothing. Outerwear. Robes |
Dates | Creation: Approximately 1850 Discovery: Not earlier than 04/1865 - Not later than 06/1866 50th Wisconsin dates of service Content: 1969 Date donated |
Holding Type | 3D Objects |
ID Number | 69.54.1 |


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Treating excess body hair could remedy a hairy situation
SAN DIEGO (March 16, 2012) —
Non-hormonal therapies offer patients with hirsutism effective options to control potentially embarrassing body hair
Information presented at American Academy of Dermatology's 70th Annual Meeting by Sandy S. Tsao, MD, FAAD, Instructor at Harvard Medical School and Dermatologist at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Hirsutism is a medical condition marked by abnormal hair growth on the face and other areas of the body. Hirsutism primarily occurs in women, but sometimes men can develop an increased growth of body hair, too.
In women who experience an increased growth of facial or body hair in unusual areas over a short period of time, there could be an increase in the level of androgens (male hormones), which concerns doctors. If hair growth is accompanied by other symptoms — especially severe acne flares, increased muscle mass or changes in one's voice — that could be the sign of an underlying medical condition. A dermatologist may recommend that the patient be screened for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), adrenal gland tumors, insulin resistance, and Cushing's disease (a hormonal disorder caused by high levels of cortisol in the blood). Hirsutism also can develop for unknown reasons or be caused by certain medications.
Fortunately, there are a number of effective non-hormonal therapies that can treat hirsutism:
With this procedure, a chemical or thermal injury is used to destroy the hair follicle.
Each hair follicle is treated individually, making it a tedious and time-consuming procedure.
Since each hair follicle must be treated repeatedly, this could result in an exaggerated pore size or dilated pores that are permanent.
The procedure must be repeated on a weekly basis, and the process could take a few years for permanent hair removal.
Unlike laser hair removal, electrolysis is not dependent on hair type or skin type.
Office-based laser hair removal
Laser hair removal minimizes damage to the surrounding skin by only targeting the hair.
This treatment works best for patients with fair skin and dark, thick hair.
There now are lasers specifically designed for darker skin, so laser hair removal could be an option for these patients. However, Dr. Tsao cautioned that the procedure needs to be done very carefully in darker-skinned patients, because the melanin in the surrounding skin could absorb the laser and cause dark spots, or a loss of pigment (white spots on the skin).
On average, six to eight treatments produce an 80 percent improvement in permanent hair reduction.
If a patient has an underlying medical condition and is treated for excess hair, there is a risk that the hormonal imbalance will convert fine hair to thicker hair over time. In this instance, one or two maintenance treatments may be needed to maintain the hair reduction.
Laser hair removal devices for at-home use
There are a few laser hair removal devices approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use at home. These devices can be expensive and there are some limitations of which consumers should be aware before purchasing. Limitations include:
Only approved for use on limited areas of the body.
Cannot be used for facial hair — only areas with hair from the neck down.
People with dark skin tones should not use these devices because they can cause changes in pigmentation (both darker and lighter).
The devices can cause blindness if used improperly.
Hand-held devices can require a lot of treatment time and work better for smaller areas (such as the underarms).
If used improperly, the device can burn or blister the skin.
Over-the-counter topical hair removers
These products are marketed for at-home hair removal, but Dr. Tsao noted that they are the most tedious and least effective of the temporary hair removal options. She cautioned that they can irritate and burn the skin, and results only last about a week or two on average.
Some women opt to bleach coarse, dark hair to make it less noticeable. This technique requires upkeep every one to two weeks to keep hair faint.
Hair removed by plucking or waxing lasts for an average of one to three weeks, but Dr. Tsao noted that each of these methods could cause side effects. Plucking can cause ingrown hair or folliculitis (acne-like bumps); waxing can cause temporary burns or skin irritation and should be done professionally because it is a technique-dependent procedure.
Shaving areas of excess hair requires daily upkeep and in some cases may be needed twice a day, because women may experience a "5 o'clock shadow" effect of facial hair that grows back by the evening hours.
"If a woman notices a dramatic change in body hair growth or hair growth in an unusual pattern, she should not accept or ignore it," said Dr. Tsao. "Abnormal hair growth could signal an underlying medical condition, so that's why it's important to see a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis. Fortunately, there are a number of safe and effective treatment options for excess hair growth, so there is no reason that anyone should just live with this condition."
Headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill., the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 17,000 physicians worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails. For more information, contact the Academy at 1 (888) 462-DERM (3376) or visit
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Economic Murder: How and Why Austerity KillsPosted on May 21, 2013
Austerity has caused more than 10,000 suicides and as many as 1 million additional cases of depression across Europe and the United States, economist David Stuckler and physician Sanjay Basu estimate. In the opening of their recent article in The New York Times headlined "How Austerity Kills," Stuckler and Basu tell the story of Anna Maria Sopranzi, 68, and Romeo Dionisi, 62, (pictured above) married Italians who were struggling to live on Sopranzi's monthly pension of $650 and had fallen behind on rent. "Because the Italian government's austerity budget had raised the retirement age, Mr. Dionisi, a former construction worker, became one of Italy's esodati (exiled ones)—older workers plunged into poverty without a safety net," Stuckler and Basu write. "On April 5, he and his wife left a note on a neighbor's car asking for forgiveness, then hanged themselves in a storage closet at home. When Ms. Sopranzi's brother, Giuseppe [Sopranzi, who was] 73, heard the news, he drowned himself in the Adriatic." The article was published a week before the release of Stuckler and Basu's book on the health impacts of austerity across the globe, "The Body Economic: Why Austerity Kills—Recessions, Budget Battles, and the Politics of Life and Death." Stuckler is an economist, a public health specialist and a senior researcher at Oxford University. Basu is a physician and epidemiologist who teaches at Stanford University. "Unemployment, job loss, foreclosure, unpayable debt are risks to health," Stuckler told "Democracy Now!" on Tuesday. "But what ultimately matters is how politicians respond. And when they make large cuts to social supports, social protections, they can turn recessions into severe epidemics." Advertisement Square, Site wide —Posted by Alexander Reed Kelly. 'Democracy Now!': Previous item: 'Left, Right & Center': The White House Scandal Trifecta Next item: Watch: Sen. Warren Grills Jack Lew on Too Big to Fail Banks New and Improved CommentsIf you have trouble leaving a comment, review this help page. Still having problems? Let us know. If you find yourself moderated, take a moment to review our comment policy. |