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At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To determine the level of the drug phenytoin in your blood in order to maintain a therapeutic level and to detect potential for toxicity
When to Get Tested?
At regular intervals to monitor; as needed to detect low or toxic concentrations
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
Test Preparation Needed?
The Test Sample
What is being tested?
Phenytoin is a drug that is used to treat some seizure disorders (see Epilepsy), including complex partial seizures (psychomotor seizures) and seizures that occurr during or after neurosurgery. Phenytoin may be used alone or with phenobarbital or other anticonvulsants. This test measures the amount of phenytoin in the blood.
Seizure disorders affect the brain's ability to transmit electrical impulses and to regulate nerve activity. During a seizure, someone may experience changes in consciousness, alterations in sight, smell, and taste, and may experience uncontrolled muscular convulsions in one or more parts of the body. Phenytoin works by reducing the electrical conductance among brain cells, blocking excessive electrochemical activity occurring in the brain during a seizure.
Anyone can experience a seizure at any age. In many cases, the cause of seizures is not known. The frequency and severity varies from person to person and may change over time. People may experience a single seizure and never have another, may have occasional seizures, or may have recurrent seizures. In rare cases, a person may have a seizure that starts and does not stop without prompt medical intervention.
Phenytoin is prescribed to help prevent the recurrence of certain types of seizures. It has been widely used in the United States since its development in 1938. It is still being prescribed but is beginning to be replaced by newer drugs.
The level of phenytoin in the blood must be maintained within a narrow therapeutic range. If levels are too low, the affected person may experience seizures; if they are too high, the person may experience symptoms associated with phenytoin toxicity. These may include loss of balance and falling, involuntary eye movement from side to side (nystagmus), confusion, slurred speech, tremors, and low blood pressure.
Maintaining a therapeutic level of phenytoin in the blood can be a challenge. Enzymes in the liver process phenytoin at rates that differ from person to person and are affected by age (children metabolize it more quickly while the elderly metabolize it more slowly) and by the health of the liver. When the body has reached its capacity to process phenytoin, small increases in the dose can cause large increases in blood concentration, increasing the severity of side effects and causing phenytoin toxicity.
Phenytoin's total effect can be unpredictable. Dosages must be adjusted slowly until a steady concentration in the blood is reached. The actual amount of drug that it takes to reach this steady state will vary from person to person and may change over time. Health practitioners must also watch for side effects and adverse reactions during initial dosage adjustment and over time. In some cases, the severity of side effects may make it necessary to consider another anti-seizure medication.
Most phenytoin is bound to protein in the bloodstream; it is the unbound "free" portion that is active. If a person has a lower than normal amount of protein in their blood, such as low albumin in liver failure, then the person may have an excess of active phenytoin. Phenytoin can also interact with other drugs and increase or decrease the other medications' effectiveness. it is important to always discuss with a health practitioner all medications being taken to determine if drug interactions are a possibility.
How is the sample collected for testing?
A blood sample is obtained by inserting a needle into a vein in the arm.
NOTE: If undergoing medical tests makes you or someone you care for anxious, embarrassed, or even difficult to manage, you might consider reading one or more of the following articles: Coping with Test Pain, Discomfort, and Anxiety, Tips on Blood Testing, Tips to Help Children through Their Medical Tests, and Tips to Help the Elderly through Their Medical Tests.
Another article, Follow That Sample, provides a glimpse at the collection and processing of a blood sample and throat culture.
Is any test preparation needed to ensure the quality of the sample?
No test preparation is needed.
The Test
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Offshore wind's biggest developers confirmed to speak:
Key topics to be discussed at the 2014 Summit:
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OXFORD, Ohio—Sophomore guard Willie Moore poured in a career high 24 points to lead all scorers, but is was not enough as the Miami University men's basketball team dropped an 82-76 overtime decision to Ohio on Saturday afternoon inside Millett Hall.
The RedHawks (12-17; 8-10 Mid-American Conference) rallied from a four-point halftime deficit to seize a six-point lead just under four minutes into the second half. Miami was scoreless over the final 3:34 of regulation and had two costly misses from the free throw line in the final 20 seconds of regulation, both one-and-one opportunities, that allowed the Bobcats (21-10; 11-7 MAC) to come back and force overtime.
Miami used an 8-0 run, fueled by four points apiece from Moore and junior guard Will Sullivan, to take an 8-3 lead by the 17:01 mark. A 3-pointer by Ohio's Travis Wilkins at the 13:29 mark handed the Bobcats a 16-14 lead. They extended their advantage to seven points by the 9:11 mark, but Miami began to chisel away.
A triple by Moore and a bucket by freshman guard Jaryd Eustace put the RedHawks within two with 5:37 to go in the opening half, 27-25. Miami knotted the game at 30-30 off a senior guard Quinten Rollins layup with 1:44 to go, but the Bobcats went on a 7-0 flurry to take a sizable lead with 20 seconds to go. Moore completed a three-point play with one second left and stole the Ohio in-bounds pass, but a quick 3-point attempt was just off the mark, leaving the Red and White trailing four at the intermission, 37-34.
Ohio pushed its lead to six in the opening minute of the second half, but Miami staged a 14-2 surge—sparked by a pair of Moore 3-pointers and two Rollins field goals—to jump out to a six-point lead by the 16:18 mark. Two freshman forward Joshua Oswald free throws at 10:06 gave Miami its last six-point lead, 57-51.
The Bobcats cut the MU lead to one with 5:14 to go and again at the 4:24 mark, but a Sullivan layup and a pair of free throws by senior forward Will Felder extended the Miami lead to five, 68-63, with 3:34 to go. The Bobcats closed regulation on a 5-0 run that included a Maruice Ndour layup with three seconds remaining. Ohio nearly pulled out a remarkable win in regulation when Nick Kellogg came up with a steal on the in-bounds pass with less than a second to play, and drained a triple, but was out of bounds on the shot.
Miami was outscored 14-8 in the extra frame.
Joining Moore in double figures were Rollins (12) and Sullivan (12). Rollins added seven rebounds and six assists.
Ndour and Willis Javarez scored 15 points apiece to lead the Bobcats in scoring.
The contest was Miami's senior day, honoring Philip Bennett, Will Felder and Quinten Rollins.
With the loss, Miami will now be either the seventh or eighth seed in the Mid-American Conference Tournament. Stay tuned to MURedHawks.com for more details as they become available. The RedHawks secured a home game with the Kent State loss to Akron on Friday and will host a first-round tournament game on Monday night at 7 p.m.
Tickets for Monday's game will be $5 up until 6 p.m. on gameday and can be purchased by clicking HERE. The ticket office will be open during normal business hours and 1-3 p.m. on Sunday for those that would rather order tickets by phone (513-529-4295). Tickets purchased past 6 p.m. on Monday will be $10.


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June Passing of the Pioneers features the obituaries of several former Councillors, Mayors and a Mayoress. There are members of well known pioneering families and a man who died with no other relatives in Australia. There is also a Hamilton cricket champion who had the potential to play for Australia.
William RUTLEDGE – Died June 1, 1876 at Farnham. William Rutledge, born in Ireland, arrived in Sydney in 1833 aged around 27. After his marriage in 1839, he headed south to Queanbeyan, N.S.W. then Kilmore, Victoria in 1840. A visit to Port Fairy in 1843 saw him buy the business of John Cox and he transformed it into William Rutledge & Co, importers. He also selected a large amount of land at Farnham near Koroit. William also sat on the first Victorian Legislative Assembly in 1851. The Christ Church Anglican church at Warrnambool has a memorial window dedicated to the memory of William.
A biography of William Rutledge (below) by Martha Rutledge in the Australian Dictionary of Biography tells of Edward Henty having referred to William as "Terrible Billy".
George OSBORNE – Died June 14, 1884 at Geelong. George Osborne was born in Sydney around 1809, his father a member of the 45th Regiment of Foot. George was a ship maker's apprentice and worked on a whaling ship as ship's carpenter. George first arrived in Victoria in 1840 at Portland. He then went to Melbourne before returning to Portland where he remained with his family. While he had lived in Portland for 25 years, after his wife's death, George moved amongst his family members until his death. He was buried at the Port Fairy Cemetery.
Eliza PITTS – Died June 2, 1914 at Edenhope. As an infant, Elizabeth Pitts travelled to Victoria with her parents aboard the "Severn" in 1846 and they settled at Wattle Hill, Portland. In 1860, Elizabeth married Richard Guthridge. They raised a family of six sons and six daughters. Son Frederick has also been a Passing Pioneer. In the early years of their marriage Richard and Eliza moved several times between Portland, Mt Gambier and Carapook before settling in the Edenhope district. They were a well respected family, renown for their longevity.
Walter DISS – Died June 3, 1916 at Port Fairy. Walter Diss died with no relatives in Australia. He was born in London around 1851 and arrived in Victoria during the 1880s. He ran bakery businesses in Port Fairy and for a time ran the Exchange Hotel at Sale, East Gippsland. He returned to Port Fairy after the death of his wife, two years before his own passing.
Ellen MALONE – Died June 20, 1916 at Killarney. Born in Queen's County, Ireland around 1831, Ellen arrived at Portland in 1855 aboard the "Caringorm". In 1856, she married Thomas Shanley and they settled at Killarney and raised seven children. At the time of her death, Ellen had 42 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Robert WOOD – Died June 27, 1917 at Warrnambool. Robert Wood was born in Scotland in 1847 and arrived at Port Fairy, with his parents, aboard the "Athletae" in 1854. He farmed around Hopkins Point and Woodford before taking up a job as a storeman for R.H. Patterson of Warrnambool. He had a strong association with the Warrnambool Fire Brigade, serving as a member for 42 years, 20 years of which he was the station keeper.
Agnetta VIGAR – Died June 24, 1917 at Ararat. Agnetta Vigar was born on the island of Guernsey around 1831. She arrived in Adelaide in 1852 and married William Aggett. They moved to Ararat during the 1860s, settling on the Stawell Road. She left one son, Thomas, serving in Europe at the time of her death.
John TWOMEY – Died June 30, 1918 at Lilydale. John Twomey was born at '"Banmore" Penshurst, the son of John Twomey a pioneer squatter of the district. John Jr entered in the stock and station business and lived at Warrnambool. He was a member of several racing clubs and was a successful owner. In the years before his death he moved to Melbourne then Lilydale where he passed. He was buried at Warrnambool Cemetery.
John DOYLE – Died June 8, 1922 at Heywood. John Doyle was born in Tipperary, Ireland around 1842. He arrived in Port Fairy about 1856 with his twin brother and they set up a carrying business. John then bought land in Casterton before purchasing the Hamilton Inn at Hamilton. Tired of life as a publican, John bought land at Cape Bridgewater and Heywood and farmed dairy cows. He served as a Councillor with the Portland Shire. After the death of his first wife in 1877, he remarried. He left five sons and two daughters. A sixth son predeceased him. John's twin brother died five weeks before at Hamilton.
James GOLDIE – Died June 4, 1924 at Port Fairy. James Goldie's death was tragic but it should not take away from the contribution he made to Port Fairy. James was born around 1860, the son of John Goldie of Port Fairy. He was the first butter factory manager in Victoria, running a factory at Rosebrook. He later managed a large butter factory in N.S.W.
James' father, John Goldie tended his farm using the latest scientific practices. A photo of his farm is below. Taken in 1895, it shows trial crops of sugar beets. After John died, James took up part of the farm and became a respected breeder of Ayrshire cattle.
James served on the Council of the Borough of Port Fairy with two terms as Mayor. He was also a member of the Agriculture Society committee and he was one of the men that established the Glaxo Milk Company at Port Fairy.
Mary FLETCHER – Died June 19, 1942 at Sandringham. Mary Fletcher was born in Scotland around 1847 and arrived in Victoria as a child. Her parent settled at Goroke and in 1865 she married William Affleck. William passed away in 1867 and in 1869 she married James Wooton Shevill. James was a Warrnambool Councillor from 1875-1878, holding the Mayoral role in 1877-1878. In later life the Shevills moved to Melbourne.
Peter DUSTING – Died June 30, 1946 at Melbourne. As Peter Dusting was the last surviving member of the family of John and Sally Dusting of South Portland, this obituary is more a Dusting family obituary rather than Peter's. In fact I was able to find little about Peter from it. He was born in Portland around 1866 and followed his father and brothers into the fishing business. Later he moved to Melbourne and remained there until his death.
Emma Watsford TERRILL – Died June, 1948 at Hamilton. Emma Terrill was born at Cape Bridgewater around 1880, the youngest daughter of Mr & Mrs George Terrill, pioneers of the district. Emma married William Jennings in 1905. William was the grandson of Cook Abraham Jennings and Hannah Birchall, also Cape Bridgewater pioneers. Emma was an expert on poultry and was often sought after for advice. After living all her life at Cape Bridgewater, two years before her death she moved into Portland. Emma passed away in the Hamilton Hospital.
George KENNEDY – Died June 1950 at Hamilton. When I think of Hamilton cricket, I think of Kennedy Oval. George Kennedy is the man who the oval was named for. An obituary for George Kennedy in the Portland Guardian of June 29, 1950, suggests a decision by Melbourne born George to leave the city for Hamilton as a young man in 1905, may have cost him the opportunity to compete at interstate or even at international level. He played for the Grange club in Hamilton and excelled at both batting and bowling, the later his specialty. His talent was on display in 1912, when a touring English team played at Hamilton and George's bowling figures where 3/35. After the match, the ball and a bat signed by the English team was presented by one his scalps, Sir Jack Hobbs, the most prolific scorer in first class cricket history. George was 71 at the time of his death.


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When Nubbins the cat was found, he was emaciated, riddled with birdshot, and had tumors hanging from both of his ears. But the minute he was removed from his carrier by his rescuers, he started purring. He knew he was finally safe; relief was here at last.
Dr. Patricia Wagner, a veterinarian at the ASPCA Animal Hospital, performed surgery on the sweet feline and fell in love with his kind demeanor. Soon after, Nubbins joined Dr. Wagner's household. He is incredibly grateful for his second chance and gets along swimmingly with the family's resident parakeet.
In fact, kitty and bird are stars of the 2014 ASPCA calendar. Check out this adorable behind-the-scenes video of Nubbins sitting for his photo shoot.
Have you received your 2014 calendar? Want another one for friends or family? (They make great gifts!) Make a small donation to the ASPCA, and we'll send you our 2014 calendar today. Thank you, as always, for your support. It makes stories like Nubbins' possible.
What an awesome story! Kudos to Dr. Wagner, not only for what she does every day, but also for the second chance she gave this wonderful creature. The world needs more Dr. Wagners! : ) To all of you animal lovers out there...keep up the good work! It matters!
Thai is so very heart warming and endearing. Nubbins is very very special and the perfect example of even after going thru bad times and treatment, he just wanted to love and be loved! This is why all animals deserve a chance to live happy love filled lives. :)
The woman (not the bird) is my sister. She feels that it's her life's calling to help animals (though cats are easier to keep on her busy schedule.) Her house is full of similar cats and foster kittens- luckily her husband is also a cat nut!
She spent a tremendous amount of time, effort and $$$$ to become a vet, left school with a six-figure debt, and has no children, but feels this is her life's calling. At work, she's so busy, she doesn't even have time to microwave her food and often eats it frozen!! I have seen her in action and can see why.
Anyway, thought I'd give her a shout-out. Thanks for checking out the ASPCA link and Happy 2014!!!


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Time to End Food Allergy Tragedies
IT SEEMS unthinkable not to give a child life-saving medicine, and yet most counties and states are vulnerable to such a situation. They don't have to be.
Amarria should be the last child to die in America of anaphylaxis at school. This isn't some far-out dream that requires a medical breakthrough in the distant future. It can happen right now, with existing technology. People with life-threatening allergies, parents and the staff at school all need to know that these deaths can be prevented. Amarria likely would be alive today if someone had used an epinephrine auto-injector to save her life.
It's an easy procedure: all you have to do is pull off the safety cap, ram the device's tip against the outside of the person's upper thigh, and hold it there for 10 seconds. The EpiPen and other brands are even designed to go through clothes. Although epinephrine is a drug, numerous scientific studies have shown that it is highly safe to use. What is not safe is withholding the epinephrine, or putting off giving the shot. That can be deadly, as it was for Amarria.
What's Standing in the Way?
With anaphylaxis, we know the prompt use of epinephrine in the first minutes of an attack is literally a shot of life. So what's standing in the way?
Three things: First, you need to have an auto-injector available. Second, you need to know when to use it. And third, you need to take a breath and just use it when that moment arrives.
It wasn't only Amarria who didn't have her own auto-injector at school that day. Canadian researchers surveyed adults with food allergies and parents of allergic children to discover that only about half of them carried an epinephrine auto-injector. Since this condition can rapidly incapacitate a child or an adult, the patient, parents, friends, teachers or colleagues, and even the broader community need to know both what anaphylaxis looks like – and what to do. They need to know that the auto-injector is the first line of defense – not an antihistamine, not waiting to see what happens.
Yet people hesitate before using the device. Some are phobic about the needle; an estimated 10 per cent of the population admits to a fear of needles. "A lot of people are afraid of the needle," says Gina Clowes, founder of Allergymoms.com and a parenting coach who has counseled hundreds of parents of allergic kids.
But, she notes, "if there's anything worse than injecting a child, it's not having the medicine. When it hits the leg, it's just a click."
A Mere 27% Used An Auto-Injector
To gain insight into the resistance to using the auto-injector, allergist and anaphylaxis expert Dr. Estelle Simons and Harvard epidemiologist Dr. Carlos Carmago conducted a survey in 2009 of 1,885 people who had suffered anaphylaxis. The symptoms must have been scary, yet only 27 per cent of the people who experienced anaphylaxis used an auto-injector; 73 percent, or almost 1,400 of the patients, did not.
Why? Among the reasons given, 38 percent opted for an antihistamine; 28 per cent said they didn't have a doctor's prescription; while 13 percent perceived their episode to be "mild" anaphylaxis. Clearly, many still do not know the facts about this life-saving tool.
People are also wary of taking a drug, and especially giving one to someone else's child. Is this concern well-founded? The leading allergists in the United States say the real danger lies in waiting to give the drug, not in giving it.
"Failure to administer epinephrine early in the course of treatment has been repeatedly implicated in anaphylaxis fatalities," say the new allergy practice guidelines issued by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Sure, the report says epinephrine can cause anxiety, fear, restlessness, headache, dizziness, palpitations, pallor or tremor. Rarely, it can lead to heart trouble, but that's not likely unless you overdose, which won't happen if you use an auto-injector.
Now compare those side effects with the risk of waiting: One study looked at 13 fatal and near-fatal cases of anaphylaxis. Of the seven who survived in this group, six had taken epinephrine within 30 minutes of eating the food allergen. The upshot: epinephrine is not foolproof, but it's your best chance of surviving if you are succumbing to anaphylactic shock. "It's a safe medication," says Dr. Scott Sicherer, chief of allergy and immunology in the pediatrics department of New York's Mount Sinai School of Medicine. "Even if you accidentally use it, that's OK."
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Anne Hathaway was forced to drop a whopping 16 pounds from her already tiny frame for her role as a prostitute in Les Miserables, hitting the set looking incredibly gaunt.
Natalie Portman's scary skinny ballerina body in Black Swan helped earn her an Academy Award, but heath experts were concerned about her dramatic weight loss.
Chris Hemsworth majorly buffed up for his role as superhero Thor.
Christian Bale is an old pro at getting emaciated. After shedding massive amounts of weight for The Machinist, he went on to diet again for his Academy Award wining role in The Fighter.
George Clooney packed on the pounds for his Academy Award winning role in Syriana.
Gerard Butler became an international star after buffing up for his role in 300, but the hunky Scottish can also lose weight too! He recently slimmed down to play a surfer.
Hilary Swank packed muscle onto her svelte figure for Million Dollar Baby – and it paid off. She won an Oscar for the role.
Jared Leto dropped tons of weight for his role in Requiem For A Dream, but also knows how to gain weight too! He went from hunk to chunk to play Mark David Chapman in Chapter 27.
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Happy Labor Day to the UCOMM Radio Nation. Check out the 36 things organized labor has done to make our country a better place to live and work!
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Union Economics. Doing the right thing does pay off. Check out this incredibly interesting story from the Huffington Post and the accompanying video; "Costco pays its workers average $45,000/year, compared to Sams Club that pays $17,000/year...and [Costco is] doing better then its competitors!"
Why we hate CEO's. While most Americans are struggling to get by, a privileged few have made bank over the past 3 years. CEO pay has risen about 37 percent since 2009! That's right, as Americans are losing jobs and dropping out of the labor force - those who run the companies that cut jobs are making more then ever. Companies claim higher CEO pay will attract the best talent, but what about the people carrying out the actual work? The incentive to pay these workers should be higher then ever. In today's economy companies need skilled and fairly paid labor to make sure the actual business runs. The median CEO salary in 2012 was $9.7 million, while the average American made $39,000 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This evidence shows the money has flowed overwhelmingly to the wealthiest few, while the rest are still struggling to make ends meet.
Does the mighty pen need a shield? The Justice Department seized phone records of the Associated Press brings this question to the forefront, for unionist and journalist. The government claims they needed the phone records for "national security", but ironically seizing these records takes away citizens security. It starts with media, but could the government seize any information to start going after union organizers and whistle-blowers next? Obama is proposing a Shield Law to draw some guidelines. The idea is simple; if government wants media records, they need permission, from a judge so if the first amendment is not enough to protect our right to free speech and assembly, then it's time for law to etch a journalists rights in stone. Read Kris LaGrange's LIBN Column; Media, Unions Share plenty, which gives even more perspective on our true commonalities.
Disclaim this Jim. Have you noticed lately some stories in the media lately about CWA's fight with Cablevision? Cablevision owns not only the Rangers, Knicks, and MSG, but Newsday and the notorious anti-union, one-sided and silly-sensational News 12. At the end of each article in Newsday about Dolans fight with his employees' union is this disclaimer "The Dolan family owns a controlling interest in Cablevision, which owns Newsday". We got to give credit where credit is due, especially to the true journalist involved. It must be difficult to expose your boss for the rat he is.
Making Progress? We got a tweet from Steve Greenhouse at the New York Times; Three weeks after a building collapse in Bangladesh that killed more than 1,100 workers, several of the world's largest apparel companies - including the retailing giant H&M and Inditex, owner of the Zara chain - agreed on Monday to sign a far-reaching and legally binding plan that requires retailers to help finance fire safety and building improvements in the factories they use in Bangladesh. Consumer and labor groups hailed the move by Sweden-based H&M - which is the largest purchaser of garments from Bangladesh - as an important step toward improving factory safety in Bangladesh, saying it would increase pressure on other Western retailers and apparel brands to do likewise.
Make 'em walk the plank. Ed Waters messaged us on facebook and said; Thought you might enjoy this Main Street vs. the fat cats type music video I produced, I Wanna Be A Pirate. It was screened at the Workers Unite! Film Festival this past week. While I "act" in the video, the great vocal was provided by Nick Nicholson. You might also like like our most recent video about continuing hard times on Main Street, Pass The Bag With The Bottle. It's on Youtube. UCOMM Radio editors note; If you don't like country music - this song will definitely make you a fan. Awesome thanks Ed!
Ask your Congressman how they voted. We got an email from the NJ AFL-CIO: The "Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013" also known as "comp time" legislation, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 223 to 204 mostly along party lines on May 8, 2013. While this bill is unlikely to gain traction in the Senate and the President has promised to veto the legislation, it is alarming that such a bill could be passed by the House. This deceptively named legislation takes a significant step backwards for employees because it dilutes their ability to earn overtime pay while also undermining the 40-hour work week. This legislation provides employers with a financial incentive to establish a "comp time" system that shortchanges workers both financially and logistically in regard to work-week hours and scheduling. Under this bill, the benefit of flexibility would be granted only to employers - at the cost of employees.
NLRBi Appointments. The AFL-CIO has organized a user friendly email campaign. Corporate-funded politicians in the U.S. Senate are threatening to shut down the National Labor Relations Board, the government agency that protects workers' rights. Tell your senator to stop the corporate power grab and confirm the nominations now
Saturday at One. The Annual CWA Hockey Red/White Scrimmage is this Saturday, April 13th at 1 pm at the Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale Long Island.. Free Admission at 12 noon followed by a tailgate party. BBQ food will be served at 2:30 pm up until the Rangers / Islanders game at 7 pm. All are welcome. A Blood Drive is scheduled for 10 am to 4 pm in the lower lobby.
Saturday at Three. The Nassau PBA is hosting a benefit for 2 of its members they lost last year. On Saturday, April 13th at 3 pm at The Sands Atlantic Beach. Tickets are $40, food, drink, DJ & Raffle items. You can get tickets at the door or mail a check made out to "Hero Memorial Benefit", 89 East Jericho Tpke in Mineola 11501. UCOMM Radio's Brian Schneck and Ryan Birch will be there taking shots for ucommradio.com so come help raise money for the Lopez and Oliveri families.
We're Two. So time for a new song. We forgot to celebrate but UCOMM Radio just celebrated our second birthday. Hooray! So we thought it's time for a new intro song. If anyone has a good suggestion, email your pitch at email@example.com. Much respect to Spoon's Underdog but it's time to change it up and try on the big boy pants.
Labor Unions: America's Last Hope. Yes, union jobs offer about 15-percent higher wages and benefits, and yes, union safety programs are infinitely superior to non-union programs, and these by themselves are tremendous advantages to becoming a union member. But a union also offers something less tangible. A union contract provides an employee with dignity -- with the right to come to work and be treated with respect. And that is no small thing. If anyone is able to name another institution that can provide America's working class with the built-in dignity and economic advantages a union can, I'd love to hear it, because it ain't the federal government and it ain't philanthropic organizations. This is all about resistance. Without resistance, workers have no leverage. Without labor unions, the bullies will continue to win. Read David Macaray's entire article at huffingtonpost.com
Workers Memorial Mass Workers Memorial Mass. Monday, April 29th at 5:30 pm at St. Patrick's Church in Bay Shore, NY 11706. Reception to follow. Please bring your hardhat /uniform/ work gear for a blessing.
Sample letter to send to Andy about the Safe Patient Handling Bill
Hon. Andrew M. Cuomo
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Albany, NY 12224
Dear Governor Cuomo:
I am joining with my health care union brothers and sisters in asking for your support of the NYS Safe Patient Handling Act (A. 2180-A /S. 1123-A). This bill passed in the Senate last year but didn't get to your desk. Please sign this bill if it is passed by the legislature this year.
Health care workers are being injured at a higher rate than workers in any other industry in our state. New Jersey and six other states now have comprehensive Safe Patient Handling laws that have greatly reduced worker injuries, improved patient quality of care, and allowed health care facilities to realize a return on investment in equipment by reducing workers' compensation and lost workdays.
Fast Food Nation. Acting US Secretary of Labor Seth Harris was in Philadelphia on Valentine's Day to discuss the president's plan to raise the federal minimum wage to $9. Harris met with workers from the fast food sector. The workers shared their stories of sacrifice and hardship, and emphasized that no one who works full-time should have to raise a family in poverty. The president's plan will boost wages for about 15 million American workers. In New Jersey, the State Assembly passed SCR-1 which increases the minimum wage to $8.25 and includes the COLA. In the Empire State, the Assembly once again is at the forefront with legislation that mirrors the President's State of the Union proposal. For somebody who works a forty-hour week, and earns the minimum wage of $7.25, their annual salary is $15,080 a year. Chubby New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who already vetoed an increase in minimum wage, spends over $15,080 a year on donuts and cheeseburgers.
Freeze this NIFA. The Nassau Interim Finance Authority – which is charged with running the Nassau County government because nobody has a clue what they are doing, was ordered by a Federal judge to lift a wage freeze imposed on the County workforce. County employees have been suffering under the NIFA imposed wage freeze since March of 2011. Since March 2011, Nassau County hired 113 full-time and 28 part-time and seasonal workers, at a cost of more than $7 million. They include two $70,000-a-year special assistants for the county executive and his staff, a $65,000 community service representative for the traffic violations bureau and 17 new full-time political hacks at the county Board of Elections.
Congress went home. Tens of thousands of working people called their member of Congress on St. Valentine's Day to urge the overpaid and underworked shills of 1% to protect Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid from benefit cuts by repealing the "sequester" and close loopholes for Wall Street and the wealthiest 2% of Americans. These calls must have fell on deaf ears because Congress went home. SO if you see your member of Congress out and about – tell them to get their asses back to Washington, they have work to do!
Edith's in heaven. The founder of the Flight Attendants Union, Edith Lauterbach, died at 91 years old on February 4th. Lauterbach fought for non-discriminatory hiring, job security, regulations in the airline industry over a long-standing career beginning in 1944.
Did you read the New York Times? The article was titled "At Cablevision, Norma Rae's Benn Escorted Out." Michael Powell wrote; Cablevision takes pride in its open-door policy for employees. So two weeks ago, a tight-knit band of cable television installers gathered at a company depot in Canarsie, Brooklyn, to pick up route sheets and put ladders and tools in their vans. Then they trooped inside to ask a vice president for a few minutes of his time.{ } They wanted to ask the vice president if Cablevision was serious about a contract agreement, or if it wanted only to break their union. They waited for 20 minutes to talk, then 20 more. Then the vice president walked in { } "Ladies and gentlemen I am sorry to tell you that you've all been permanently replaced." Read the entire story. Newsday is refusing to report the full story, ask them why at email@example.com
Laborers 66 on National TV. Watch Letterman this Monday, Jan. 28th to see a member of the rank & file from Laborers Local 66 give the infamous top ten. Who is it? That's all we can tell you right now so tune in and spread the word.
AFL-CIO wants your feedback. What Do You Want in the Next Secretary of Labor? Secretary Hilda Solis is leaving her post as Secretary of Labor, and the AFL-CIO wants someone as committed to Workers' Rights the next time around. What makes a good labor secretary? What do you want them to accomplish? Let the AFL-CIO know in this neat questionnaire page they created and they will run your feedback up the flagpole. We will miss you Hilda thanks for your dedication and your service.
Wow, its awesome. On MLK Day 2013, IBEW 94 based in Hightstown NJ launched their new website. With high resolution graphic banner images, a video & photo gallery, social networking links, RSS news feeds from the IBEW & AFL-CIO, newsletter submission forms, recent news updates, and an easy to use navigation menu bar, this site is on the cusp of modern union communications. Check the site out on your tablets and smartphones too. Business Manager Chip Gerrity is informally inviting the community to sign up for 94's blast text messaging so go check it out now at ibew94.org.
A righteous party! Dressed to impress and feeling victorious, more than 400 people came out on a cold January 21 night to enjoy an "Evening of Elegance" at the 2013 Central New York Presidential Inaugural Gala at the Syracuse OnCenter in upstate New York. Hosted by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, this inaugural gala was to designed not only to celebrate the re-election of President Obama and honor the life and dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but to thank 1199SEIU members and Central New York's devoted volunteers for their hard work during the election season. "I think it's a good way to bring a national election home to the community," said Marty Liquori, union chairman for the maintenance and clerical division at Crouse Hospital, "the hard work we put in and the votes that we cast did make a difference." (Thanks for the feed from the CNY Area Labor Federation).
It's freaking cold dude! News from OSHAi; January's frigid temperatures are sweeping across much of the nation, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is on the case. Outdoor workers engaged in activities during extreme cold are at risk of trench foot, frostbite, hypothermia and other illnesses. OSHA has life-saving information available for employers and workers. If you're involved in emergency response after severe winter weather or everyday work happening outdoors, OSHA has information for you. Click here and be safe out there.
66's ultimate gift. On January 24th, the General Building and Construction Laborers Local 66 held a blood drive before their General Membership meeting and collected 24 pints of blood. Their Blood Drive & BBQ in the summer yields more pints but at least the union responds to the need to give all year round with little or no recognition. Good work 66 you probably saved a life today!
New York's New Labor Blood. The NYS Assembly has made Amy Paulin of Westchester the new Energy Committee Chair and Carl Heastie of the Bronx the new Labor Committee Chair. These politicians have always been strong advocates for working people and we hope to see good things from them in the 2013 legislative session.
Mayor Mike Sucks. The NYS AFL-CIO released a statement about the NYC School Bus Strike, it reads: "Once again, the Mayor has failed New York City school children. First, he threw the lives of children and their parents in turmoil through his unwillingness to include critical safeguards in school bus bids, and now as the teacher evaluation agreement falls apart, he is costing City schools millions of dollars in desperately needed aid. The Mayor is displaying a shocking inability to lead, and children are paying the price. As much as he may try to distance himself from the strike or compare teachers to the NRA in order to distract from his failures, the simple truth is New York City voters elected him to get things done, and clearly he is not delivering." Watch this video on ucommradio.com and text SAFETY1ST to 878787 to stay in the loop on this issue.
Well put Charlie. The NJ AFL-CIO's Charles Wowkanech put this out about MLK Day and is worth a read; " Dr. King's dream is a challenge to our country to live up to its potential. He dismissed the notion that failure was even an option. He also realized that in order to move forward, our country needs to be unified. These lessons are timeless and remain critical to our progress as a nation. Our work's not done. Let us carry on the legacy of Dr. King together."
Did you see the new corvette! At the 2013 North American International Auto Show, it's all about cars, drivers, an accelerating industry and a jobs renaissance. US Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis traveled to Detroit for the show, where she was joined by Bob King, president of United Auto Workers, and met UAW members who built the cars on display. Several of those UAW members have credited the Obama administration's efforts to rescue the Big Three automakers as well as its strong emphasis on in-sourcing manufacturing as essential to bolstering their jobs and the industry. During the tour, Solis saw the latest products and technology being introduced by General Motors, Ford and Chrysler and also had an opportunity to test drive a new Chevy Volt. UCOMM Communication's web designer Ryan Birch drives the Chevy Volt.
Just in from the White House and a great thing to do with your kids. On Saturday, Jan. 19th, President Obama and the First Lady, will be taking part in an event that's become a tradition -- a National Day of Service on the weekend of Martin Luther King Day to celebrate Dr. King's legacy. No matter where you are in America, you have an opportunity to join this effort and serve your community. The Presidential Inaugural Committee has helped to organize events all over the country. Visit their site to find a service opportunity near you.
Making Progress. The AFL-CIO recently sent out a communication saying we have momentum on the Senate Filibuster Rules Reform issue. If you haven't done so, now is the perfect time to call a staffer down in DC to urge them to tell their boss to get their shit together. Learn more and call now 1-877-782-8274.
Join Team UCOMM. ucommblog.com is looking for contributing writers, reporters and columnist to join the team. Please send your writing samples to firstname.lastname@example.com and we will plug you into the details. All professions and industries welcome. The launch date is coming...sometime soon, we think.
Good luck Hilda. UCOMM Radio would like to commend a member of President Obama's cabinet for her hardwork, dedication and perseverance. On Jan. 9th, US Dept of Labor Secretary Hilda Solis resigned from her position as a steadfast advocate of working people. She will truly be missed and we wish her the very best.
Senate Reform on everyone's "to do" list. It seems like every union in the United States is urging their Senator to pass Senate Rule Reforms. Thousands have been writing, calling and emailing their Senators to support some common sense reforms. In a letter that is circulating, it reads; "Whereas Senators once resorted to filibustering only in rare and exceptional instances of intense opposition, rampant obstruction has now transformed standard operating procedure. If Senate Rules do not change, then the Koch brothers, Mitt Romney and the teabaggers will delay any progress to be made in Washington. Make a call folks at 1-888-966-9836 and when you do, dispense with the pleasantries and tell the lawmakers enough is enough and get their act together and co-sponsor Senate Resolution 4 & 6. If you go to ucommradio.com right now, you can watch a video of just how dysfunctional the Senate is.
Another Front Organization. The AFL-CIO reported for several months now that the "Fix the Debt" group is a front organization that cynically calls for cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid benefits in the name of "deficit reduction". They advocate for lower taxes for corporations and businesses that ship jobs overseas.
The New York Times reports that Erskine Bowles, a co-founder of Fix the Debt, was paid $345,000 in stock and cash in 2011 as a board member at Morgan Stanley, while Judd Gregg, a former Republican senator from New Hampshire and a co-chairman of Fix the Debt, is a paid adviser to Goldman Sachs.
New Leader in the Long Island Building Trades. Last month the President of the Nassau Suffolk Building & Constriction Trades Council announced his retirement. In an article in Newsday on December 20th, Jimmy Catellane, a former organizer with Insulators Local 12 who ran the trades council for 6 years, is recommending Ironworkers Local 361's Richard O'Kane as his successor when he leaves the post in June 2013.
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Democracy Now! 2013-12-06 Friday
Democracy Now! 2013-12-06 Friday
- Headlines for December 06, 2013
- Remembering Nelson Mandela: From Freedom Fighter to Political Prisoner to South African President
- Randall Robinson on Nelson Mandela, U.S. Backing of Apartheid Regime & Success of Sanctions Movement
- Soweto Activist: While Mandela Helped Build "The New South Africa," Struggle Continues for Many
- Filmmaker Danny Schechter: The Anti-Apartheid Movement Behind Mandela Can't Be Forgotten
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Nelson Mandela: some thoughts
Some brief reflections on Nelson Mandela, his politics, and legacy.
I must admit to having a lump in my throat when I found out that Nelson Mandela had died (although not sure why) Whatever my thoughts are on him as a person, the ANC, or his legacy, the passing of such a towering international figure deserves honest reflection.Nelson Mandela himself – who left prison penniless – has a fortune that his family are now fighting over like vultures. Clearly a far cry from the lives of the average South African who generally do not have a pot to piss in!
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Roberto Martinez conceded the fact that he brought Ross Barkley back into action too soon following a toe injury, but that did not stop the manager from handing the youngster another start in today's FA Cup match with Swansea City.
Wes Morgan finished the season strong and ended up as the third best fantasy defender in the Yahoo! Premier League fantasy game.
Cesc Fabregas was impressive in his first season with Chelsea and was a solid fantasy pick for most of the season.
Eden Hazard finished the Premier League season as the highest scoring midfielder in the Yahoo! fantasy game.
Unsurprisingly Manchester United have confirmed that they will not be taking up their option to retain the services of Colombian striker Radamel Falcao following his season long loan spell.
Sundays' final day win over Swansea City was bitter / sweet for manager Alan Pardew as victory secured the Eagles' highest ever BPL points tally thanks to a Marouane Chamakh goal before the striker was replaced because of injury.
Newcastle United were able to avoid relegation on the final day of the season with a 2-0 win over West Ham United.
Loic Remy scored twice to give Chelsea one last win in the Premier League this season, this time a 3-1 win over Sunderland.
Tottenham qualified for the group stage of the Europa League after finishing fifth in the Premier League with a confident win at Everton.
Frank Lampard scored for Manchester City in his final Premier League appearance as Southampton missed out on a top-six finish, losing 2-0.
Petr Cech played his last match for Chelsea as the Blues lifted the title in the last match of the season.
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OXFORD, Ohio—Miami University's football team held a 9-7 lead midway through the third quarter, but two late second-half touchdowns by Central Michigan University handed the Chippewas a 21-9 win on Saturday afternoon at Yager Stadium.
Miami (0-5; 0-1 Mid-American Conference) took a 3-0 lead with 4:28 left in the first quarter when sophomore kicker Kaleb Patterson booted a 40-yard field goal, his first made field goal of the season in just his second attempt of 2013.
The RedHawks carried the lead into the second quarter until the Chippewas (2-4; 1-1 MAC) scored a touchdown on a 16-yard run by Saylor Lavallii with 10:45 to go in the first half. The Ron Coluzzi extra point gave CMU a 7-3 lead.
Immediately following the Central Michigan touchdown, the game went into a 48-minute delay due to lighting in the area. The game resumed at 2:39 p.m.
After notching three first downs over eight plays, Miami fumbled on second and 19 from its 32-yard line. The Chippewas' Jeremy Gainer recovered at the Miami 20-yard line and threatened to add to its lead. Senior defensive tackle Wes Williams recorded his second sack of the day on third down, and CMU attempted a 38-yard field goal, which went wide right.
Bolstered by a 48-yard run by quarterback Austin Gearing—the longest play for the RedHawks this season—Miami drove to the CMU 29-yard line. On fourth-and-six, Patterson attempted a 46-yard field goal but missed wide left, leaving the RedHawks trailing by four points.
The RedHawks took a 9-7 lead after freshman TJ Williams forced a fumble on a punt return that sophomore long snapper Bryce Lehwald recovered on the Central Michigan 15-yard line. Senior quarterback Austin Boucher rushed five yards to get the ball down to the 10-yard line before hitting junior wide receiver David Frazier in the endzone for the touchdown at the 8:31 mark of the third quarter. Miami's attempt to go for two was thwarted, giving the RedHawks a two-point cushion.
CMU regained the lead when the Chippewas capped a 16-play, 84-yard drive with 45 seconds to go in the third quarter on a three-yard run by Lavallii. A good extra point gave CMU a 14-9 lead. At the 6:13 mark of the fourth quarter, CMU extended its lead to 21-9 on a Maurice Shoemaker-Gilmore 16-yard touchdown run.
Boucher passed for 161 yards, completing 12-of-26 attempts with no interceptions, while Gearing led the RedHawks with 108 yards rushing on 15 carries.
Defensively, sophomore linebacker Kent Kern led all players with 12 tackles and had six solo stops. The RedHawk defense amassed three sacks. Senior linebacker Chris Wade had an interception, while the RedHawks forced three fumbles and recovered one.
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The same 16-year-old male arrested Sept. 23 in connection with a robbery on West Broad Street in Short Pump that day has now been charged in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at SkateNation Plus in Short Pump Sept. 20.
Henrico Police announced today that the juvenile, from Richmond, was charged with two counts of robbery, two counts of use of a firearm in commission of a felony, two counts of possession of a firearm as a minor and two counts of sexual battery, all relating to the incident in the SkateNation parking lot.
That incident took place at about 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 20. Two women were approached by the assailant, who displayed a gun, touched both women inappropriately and stole several items from them.
In the Sept. 23 incident, the teen was charged with two counts of robbery and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Police responded Sunday afternoon to the 11100 block of West Broad Street, following the report of a robbery, and later pulled over a car at Belvidere Street near West Broad Street matching the description given by victims. The 16-year-old was the passenger in that car.
Holman student named Miss Va. Coed Junior Teen
Holman Middle School student Victoria Nguyen recently was named Miss Virginia American Coed Junior Teen after competing in the Miss Virginia American Coed pageant in Williamsburg. She was the youngest competitor in her division. Nguyen now will advance to represent Virginia at the 2015 Miss American Junior Teen Pageant at Walt Disney World in Florida in November. > Read more.
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Companion Extraordinaire Home Care and Skilled Services will be honoring veterans and current military members May 14 at 11 a.m. The event will take place at 5311 Lakeside Avenue.
Companion Extraordinaire dedicated a hall in its new Lakeside office as a "Wall of Honor" and will be presenting 13 military service men and women with certificates as well as placing their service photos on the wall.
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Henrico student among 3 vying for national $10,000 scholarship
Public vote open through Friday to select winner
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Henrico resident Haley Malloy is one of three national finalists for a $10,000 scholarship, whose winner will be determined by the vote of the public.
Malloy is a finalist for The Goddard School Anthony A. Martino Scholarship, which is open annually to any high school junior or senior who graduated from a Goddard School pre-kindergarten or kindergarten program. Applicants are evaluated based upon the work ethic and perseverance they have demonstrated – two key characteristics of Martino, the founder of the Goddard School franchise system. > Read more.
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Relax this holiday weekend with Fridays Uncorked at Southern Season – taste wines from the Roman Empire! Or at James River Cellars who is hosting "Experience Virginia" – sample Virginia wine, beer, cider and mead. And what goes better with wine than strawberries – an annual tradition in Varina, the Gallmeyer Farms' Strawberry Fields Festival is tomorrow. Other fun happenings this weekend include: "A Little Princess" at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen; weekly dance at American Legion Post 125; and National Theatre Live's "Man and Superman" at the University of Richmond. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
CAT Theatre announces 2015-16 schedule, new partnership
Final performance of 2015 season – 'Quartet' – starts this week
CAT Theatre's final show of its 51st season – Quartet by Ronald Harwood – will open May 22 and run through June 6. It will be the show's Richmond-area premiere.
The theatre also announced its four-show schedule for its 52nd season, which will begin in October and continue into June 2016, and announced a new partnership with The Bifocals Theatre Project, an outreach program into senior communities in the Richmond region. > Read more.
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It's a beautiful weekend to spend outdoors and Henrico has many options to choose from! The 31st annual Lebanese Food Festival begins today on the grounds of St. Anthony's Maronite Catholic Church. The MISS Foundation's Kindness Walk is tomorrow, as well as the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Great Strides Walk. Take a Sunday Stroll at Dorey Park with the Pocahontas Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society or raise money for the March of Dimes at the March for Babies in Innsbrook. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
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Editor's note: To see video of this morning's blaze at Tiffany's Motel in Surf City, click here
Updated at 3:40 p.m.
Steven Pasquantonio and his family awoke early Thursday morning to the smell of smoke outside their
Pasquantonio and his wife saw a small fire across the street at Tiffany's Motel. He called 911 at and fire trucks arrived at , he said.
But what firefighters found when they arrived was the motel well on its way to being burned to the ground with flames — whipped by 35 mph to 40 mph winds — spreading to nearby homes, said Surf City Fire Chief Joseph Rivenbark.
A state and federal investigation of the fire has begun, which destroyed one of the motel's two buildings and a home next door. A second home was damaged, Rivenbark said. Neither home was occupied.
The fire was knocked out in about 40 minutes, Rivenbark said, but was still smoldering later Thursday morning as firefighters put out hot spots.
When firefighters arrived, "we couldn't save the motel so protection of the area around the residences was the main issue at the time," he said.
The fire broke out in the only occupied room in the motel, Rivenbark said. One of the two unidentified men staying there sustained minor burns and was later released from
Later Thursday, a two-story chimney stood amid the smoking rubble. The swimming pool was filled with debris and the fence around it was warped by the heat.
Two of what appeared to be propane tanks sat next to the building's eastern foundation.
The wooden structure with shake siding was 35 to 40 years old, manager Regina Carter said Thursday morning as she and another employee stood across the street at the newer part of Tiffany's Motel, which was not involved in the blaze.
Carter was not at the motel when the fire struck but arrived about after hearing sirens. The motel's office closes at , Carter said as firefighters delivered two computers salvaged from the fire.
The motel has two parts flanking
A new building — three stories above pilings — was built on the west side of
The Surf City Fire Department was joined by units from North Topsail,
Also on the scene were the Pender
The SBI and ATF's involvement is customary when a commercial building is involved, Rivenbark said.
Pasquantonio, his wife and neighbors stood on the east side of the taped-off fire scene, their blue, second row home only a vacant lot away and the destroyed house directly across a narrow street.
Pasquantonio said that when he saw the fire, he got his wife and two young daughters out of the house. Their home sustained no damage, he said, because "the wind was blowing the right way for us."
Updated at 11:12 a.m.
A fire that destroyed a Surf City motel is under investigation, and one person has been treated for minor burns.
About 3 a.m. Thursday, fire broke out at Tiffany's Motel, 1501 N. New River Drive. At the time, there were two guests in the motel. One escaped without injuries and the other was taken to New Hanover Regional Medical Center with minor burns, said Surf City Fire Chief Charles Rivenbark.
When firefighters arrived on the scene shortly after 3 a.m., the fire was fully involved, so firefighters' initial response to keep the fire from spreading, Rivenbark said.
A house next to the motel was destroyed and another nearby home was damaged, he said. High winds, which Rivenbark estimated to be between 35 mph and 40 mph at the time, made fighting the fire more difficult.
Fire departments from seven communities responded to the fire. Though the fire was under control by 6 a.m., as of 10 a.m., firefighters were still working to put out hot spots.
The motel has two parts on either side of the street. The section that burned to the ground was the original structure and contained the motel office and pool, which is now littered with debris.
Surf City Fire Department and Volunteer Department were joined by units from North Topsail, Topsail Beach, Hampstead, Sloop Point, Turkey Creek and Sneads Ferry, Collins said.
Also on the scene were the Pender EMS, the State Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, the Surf City police as well as Surf City's mayor and town manager.
Updated at 8:45 a.m.
One person was taken to the hospital for burns on their arms and hands, according to Associated Press reports.
Updated at 7:41 a.m.
An early morning fire Thursday destroyed a Surf City motel, but there were no injuries, said Tom Collins, director of Pender County Emergency Management.
There was one occupant in Tiffany's Motel, located at 1502 N. New River Drive, but they escaped, Collins said.
The fire, made worse by high winds, also destroyed a house behind the motel and badly damaged another. No one was home in either residence, Collins said.
Fire departments from seven communities responded to the fire, which began shortly after 3 a.m. Firefighters had to contend with strong winds, and though the fire was under control by 6 a.m., they were still working to put out hot spots as of 7:30 a.m., Collins said.
Collins explained that there are two parts of Tiffany's Motel on either side of the street. The one that burned to the ground was the original structure.
Surf City Fire Department and Volunteer Department were joined by units from North Topsail, Topsail Beach, Hampstead, Sloop Point, Turkey Creek and Sneads Ferry, Collins said.
Also on the scene were the Pender EMS, the State Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, the Surf City police as well as Surf City's mayor and town manager.
An early morning fire has destroyed Tiffany's Motel in Surf City, according to media reports.
The motel reportedly burned to the ground and the flames also spread to nearby homes. A house near the motel was destroyed by the fire while crews worked to save a second house that caught fire, according to area media.
Fire departments began to arrive at the motel around 3:15 a.m.
There is no report of any injuries. Officials are still looking for hot spots and for what started the blaze at the motel, Surf City Fire Chief Joey Rivenbark told area media.
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Eat This!: 1,001 Things to Eat Before You Diet
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Ian Jackman believes that life is too short to deny yourself our nation's true culinary treasures. Guided by food experts throughout the land, he travels from east to west—from small town to big city—uncovering local treats, guilty pleasures, and some oddities that no true food lover should miss. From lobster rolls and buffalo meat to banana cream pies and clam stuffies, Jackman finds the sinful temptations your taste buds crave—and he writes about them in a way that's certain to get any confirmed foodie salivating!
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Don't be alarmed when in the Middle East or in France someone locks eyes with you and gives you a very intense and prolonged gaze. No they are not flirting! This is common and the person may even move closer to get better eye contact. The opposite is true in Britain where eye contact is avoided.
Do not turn down an offer of vodka by a business associate in Russia—that is a sure way to spoil your relationship as it would be considered highly offensive. So drink up! Furthermore, in London, a drunken Friday night out on the town is normal amongst business associates and can and should be laughed off on Monday.
Offering a gift to a business associate in China can be tricky. The gift must be given in a group setting not in private where it can be misconstrued as a bribe. You should never use yellow wrapping with black writing because it is a symbol for death. Stay away from white, black or blue wrapping also. And never give a gift of scissors or knives, which are symbolic for severing ties, or clocks or handkerchiefs, which symbolize funerals or death.
If it's your habit to cross your legs, be careful not to show the soles of your shoes, point your feet at others or touch anything with your feet when at a business meeting in Thailand. Here, as well as in India and some Middle Eastern countries, these gestures with your feet are considered offensive.
You may think that sticking your thumb straight up and curling your other fingers into a fist is the universal gesture for "Cool!" or "Great!" But don't offer this gesture in Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq to show that you're happy with a deal you've negotiated, because there this is a vulgar insult meaning "F*ck off!"
In America it may be unheard of for men to touch each other affectionately, but don't be surprised if your business colleagues in Egypt touch your thighs or your clients in Latin America grab your arms or shoulders or rub your back. Avoid embarrassment and just go with it.
Directness and brevity are valued in discussions with Australians and lively debate and opinionated discussions are viewed as entertaining. However the opposite is true in Asia, where people rarely show public displays of anger and almost never say the words 'no' or 'not,' rather opting for 'maybe' or 'we'll see.' So you may need to revise your negotiation strategy depending on what country you're in.
In Canada and in China it's customary to wait for the host to initiate business conversation after a meal. And, in China, make sure to compliment the food. To not do so is considered rude. Also, don't finish all your food, because your host will think you're still hungry and continue to add more to your plate.
After proposing or pitching a business deal to German associates, be prepared to wait and then wait some more. The German decision-making process is slow and thorough, and is notorious for frustrating U.S. executives. There's often a group of 'hidden' advisors that must approve the transaction. But once a decision is made expect things to move very quickly.
In the United Kingdom, if a business associate taps his or her nose during a discussion, it doesn't mean that you have something unsightly hanging from your nose—it's a signal to keep the information confidential or secret.
When packing for a business trip to India, be sure to leave your leather belts, shoes, and handbags home. Hindus revere cows and consider wearing leather products to be offensive.
Be prepared for your business associates to join you at any or all of your daily meals in Spain where business relationships are often established during dining.
If you're left handed and have plans to travel to the United Arab Emirates, it would be wise to become ambidextrous fast. There the left hand is considered unclean and is reserved for hygiene, so all gestures and eating is done with the right hand.
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Anarchy Info-Boxes in Olympia
Now located at 4th ave. and Franklin Streets in Downtown Olympia
"All materials are free. Feel free to take, borrow and leave print information. Enjoy."
The story of the anarchy infobox
The idea for an anarchy infobox came when people wanted to learn about anarchy 24 hours a day in
People painted the old newspaper box and installed a new plexiglass window. A new shelf was made for the zines to sit on inside the infobox. People also put zine subject dividers and book holders to make the info in the infobox more accessible.
The zine infobox made its debut at 4th and
streets in downtown Olympia in front of a coffee shop, across the corner from the Industrial Worker (the paper of the IWW) newspaper box.
A couple of days later someone threw all the zines in the street. Realizing this is often how zines get distributed publicly in authoritarian societies, we were surprised people were redistributing revolutionary writing to others in downtown.
Most of the zines and subject dividers got picked up. The infobox was restocked with more revolutionary writings.
While the infobox was being restocked, the manager of the coffeeshop came out to interrogate who owned the box and what was it doing there. She said she was going to cut the lock on the box and remove the infobox herself.
I thought the coffeeshop manager was going to take direct action on the anarchy infobox and cut the lock herself. She ended up calling the city to have
the infobox and the Industrial Worker Newspaper box impounded.
Apparently the city stole private property by removing the box, destroyed property by cutting the lock, and censored an infobox full of ideas they didn't agree with. This was all expected.
Hierarchies are intolerant to critique, particularly living examples of people doing it themselves without hierarchy. Having a free speech zone inside a little box on main street can be intolerable to the town's hierarchy.
In the mean time, another infobox was made in front of US Bank at a big intersection in downtown Olympia. This info box was a red "Work at Home" brochure box with a full sheet sticker over it saying "24 hour information" with a circle a.
Someone from the IWW asked the city about the missing newspaper boxes. The IWW informed the city bureaucracy that the IWW has a long history of free speech fights and this was about to be another one. The city handed over the newspaper
boxes saying they thought the two newspaper boxes looked like other stolen newspaper boxes.
Now two anarchist infoboxes exist in downtown Olympia. They are often under stocked. The sticker on one of the boxes keeps getting ripped off. People are grabbing the zines faster than we can print them on our laser printer.
No hierarchy can tolerate good ideas that don't involve them. The struggle to express ideas and learn freely continues. We will report news about the infobox as it develops.
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