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Buffalo, N.Y. - Over the past few years, 2 On Your Side has investigated the free spending ways at the Erie County Water Authority.
We've found plenty of patronage jobs, six figure salaries and the high cost the Authority had been paying for rent at its downtown headquarters.
Now in the wake of our reports, and new leadership, the Water Authority is changing the way it does business.
Last year, we reported that the Authority was spending $263,000 a year in rent for its headquarters at the Ellicott Square Building.
Although we found the Authority was paying a competitive rate for downtown, we also reported that rents were significantly cheaper in the suburbs.
This year the Authority has entered into a new, less expensive lease at the Ellicott Square, with the negotiations led by one of the Authority's two new commissioners, Jack O'Donnell.
Jack O'Donnell: "Part of this I've got to give some credit to you and your investigation in pushing this so much. We sat down with our landlord and spent a lot of time negotiating here and what we've been able to do is reduce our footprint by almost 20 percent."
By getting rid of space it hadn't been using, the Authority has been able to reduce its rent to $218,000 a year in a new five year deal.
That's a saving of just under $45,000 a year, and a total savings of more than $220,000 over the next five years.
In addition to saving money on the lease, the Authority is also in the process of taking down an old, unused water tank at a property it owns in Cheektowaga. That will give it the option of building a new headquarters on the site when the current lease expires.
Scott Brown: "How about salaries? We've done a number of stories where people here make six figure salaries, are you guys going to look at that?"
Jack O'Donnell: "We've absolutely been looking at that, we've already made some sort of high level changes, there were two people who were making six figures salaries who were here six months ago who aren't here now."
In addition to O'Donnell, a Democrat, Earl Vann, a Republican, is new to the three member board.
Those two appointments made by the county legislature, have helped to cut political patronage and costs at the Authority.
Fran Warthling is the other commissioner, and he is now the Authority's chairman. He's now in his seventh year on the board and has the most ties to the Authority's old ways of doing business.
Scott Brown: "You're the Democratic chairman in Lackawanna, people are going to say that because of that 'things aren't going to change, things are still going to be political.'
Fran Warthling: "Well I think what we have been doing you're going to notice the changes, look at the new lease, there's a number of things going on with the old water tanks, and we're doing a lot just with the moves on some of the jobs and stuff."
The new lease also includes free parking for Water Authority customers who have business at the Ellicott Square, something we pointed out last year was not in the previous lease.
Despite the Authority's free spending ways, it has raised rates only once over the last five years.


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Women have always been a mystery to me. I never had any sisters and I never had any daughters. Mother thought I was a punishment from god and grandma lived way down on the desert somewhere most of the time. Girl cousins were something we saw once a year at family reunions and the kids who were my childhood friends were named Jim, David and Chester. There were no girls in our neighborhood. The girls I saw at church were all gussied-up in pink chiffon and appeared to be very fragile. Mother warned me not to get them dirty and I was careful not to knock any of them over.
The little girls at school always wanted to play kissing tag, but then they kicked me in the shins when it was my turn to do the kissing. It was all very confusing. Luckily, I did get most of my kissing tag done before it was known as sexual harassment. Kissing tag today will get a first grader expelled and sent to baby jail.
I do know a little about boys. I have four brothers and four sons. I served with the boy scouts, little league, the high school wrestling team, the army, and the coalmines before they allowed girls. Dad was a cop who carried a gun to work and my uncles were deer hunters and backyard mechanics. My heroes have always been cowboys, soldiers, and masculine, super-hero archaeologist types.
As a teenager I dated a few girls, just enough to learn the basics of the mating rituals of my endangered species. As a bashful, innocent and unassuming young man I was totally unprepared for the rigors of the chase. It took a while to learn that yes means no and no means yes and I was supposed to be able to read their minds and know that they really didn't want to go pheasant hunting on a first date. Who'd a thunk?
I did marry a beautiful, wonderful young woman, a reluctant pheasant hunter, but it was her idea and I got married under false pretenses. Back then she promised to cherish, honor, and obey me. So far she gets an A+ for the cherish and honor part, but when it comes to obeying me, forget it. And, life has taught me that marriage is only an extension of first grade kissing tag. I still get kicked in the shins a lot.
So it was with some apprehension that I agreed to allow two of our young granddaughters to come and live with us for the summer. On the outside they appeared to be sweet and harmless little creatures, all sugar and spice with ribbons tied twice. One wears the pretty face of Ireland, with flaming red hair, freckles, and shining brown eyes. The other has the pure, ivory-toned face of an angel, framed with silken brown hair and a smile sure to melt an old man's heart. When we got them, one was four, going on five. The other was five, going on six.
Since we've had them, grandma is 65, going on little sleep. I'm the old troll under the bridge we read about in the baby books. But, we all get along surprisingly well. After all these years I'm learning about girls from my granddaughters.
In spite of our modern co-ed, unisex attitudes about sports teams, college dorms, public restrooms, jobs and the American military, there really are differences between boys and girls. Little girls are born bi-polar. They can go from the depths of despair to giddy euphoria in a lightning flash. They are perpetual, emotional train wrecks long before the onset of PMS. They are more territorial than tigers but will kill kittens with kindness if not supervised closely.
And, they're not as fragile as this chauvinistic old grandpa once surmised. They bounce back pretty well. They love Tarzan swings, trampolines and climbing trees, even while wearing dresses. They're good at swimming, fishing and chasing chickens.
They love to wear pretty dresses, new shoes, and have grandma fix their hair. They love parties, curly fries, going to church and praying to baby Jesus.
Best of all, they're fragile little creatures. They need cuddle-time two or three times a day to feel reassured, comforted and loved. That's the big payback.
Grandma and grandpa need to be reassured, comforted and loved, as well.
What a lonely, dreary place this world would be without armloads of little girls.


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Monday, July 16, 2012
Raspberry Coconut Fool and a Few More from the Farm
I hope you don't mind if I share a few more snaps from my raspberry picking day. I guess I really am a city kid now because that day in the fields thrilled me to the core. I can't help it, I am a fruit nerd and it has been an unusually fruitful summer so far in Apt. 2B (I also love puns, sue me). Don't worry I'll reward your patience with a super simple summertime recipe for a vegan and gluten-free fool (pictured above) and how I used the rest of my raspberries at the end of this post, sound good?
I picked about five pounds of raspberries two days before I packed up and headed out of town for over a week, so I had to make use of the berries right quick. Here's my raspberry scorecard (á la Autumn Makes and Does).
- Most of the five pounds of berries went in to this killer Raspberry Currant Jam that I am looking forward to eating all year long.
- Then I took a few pints and canned some Raspberry Syrup using Marisa's recipe for strawberry syrup from the Food in Jars Cookbook subbing raspberries for strawberries, naturally.
- There were a few handfuls eaten out of hand (ahem, every time someone opened up the fridge and spotted the berries) or tossed into smoothies.
- I made a quick tart with a scrap of puff pastry topped with a few spoonfuls of raspberry currant jam and a generous handful of raspberries and currants sprinkled with coarse sugar. Easy and so good.
- And last, but certainly not least came this fool which is just about the easiest dessert I've ever made. The only drawback is that it does require some advance prep, but just a little. All you have to do is remember to chuck two cans of full fat coconut milk in the fridge the night before you want to make these delicious, creamy (and vegan!) desserts. Easy, easy, easy.
Oh, and one last thing before we get to the recipe. A few months ago the fine folks at Houzz.com asked me to share how I make the most out of my city kitchen. So, I sent off some photos and this week Apt. 2B is featured as the kitchen of the week! I have to warn you, it is small and artificially lit, but it is mighty!
Check out the feature here.
Raspberry Coconut Fool (Vegan)
serves 6-8
This dessert is best prepared and served immediately. If it sits too long the raspberries and coconut cream will begin to separate.
3 cups raspberries (about 2 pints) plus a few more to garnish
1 3/4 ounces sugar plus 1 tablespoon
2, 14oz cans full fat coconut milk (chilled overnight!)
1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
1/2 teaspoon rose water (optional)
toasted coconut flakes to serve (optional)
1. Gently mash two cups of the raspberries and 1 3/4 ounces sugar in a medium bowl, set aside while you whip the cream.
2. Remove the top layer of cream from the cans of coconut milk, being very careful not to get any of the liquid below. Place the cold cream in the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl and whip on medium high until the cream thickens and stiffens to a whipped cream consistency, about medium peaks. Whip in the remaining tablespoon of sugar, vanilla or almond extract and rose water (if using).
3. Fold the raspberry mixture into the whipped coconut cream.
4. To serve, layer the coconut raspberry mixture with the fresh raspberries in clear glass dishes. Top with toasted chopped coconut if desired and a few berries. Serve immediately.
17 comments:
I've never tasted a freshly picked raspberry (they don't grow out here in Colorado), but from your pictures I imagine it would be heavenly!ReplyDeleteReplies
- AnonymousJuly 17, 2012 at 12:25 PM
Oh yes they do! I've been raspberry picking already this season in Boulder,CO and made 20 jars of fresh picked jam.Delete
You are the jam :)ReplyDelete
Love these beautiful fools, the pics from your raspberry picking adventure, AND your puns. But especially the puns. Fantastic.ReplyDelete
congrats! these look freaking delicious, too; i love coconut, but the flavors it's often paired with can get a bit trite so lovely to see you've paired it with raspberry here - something new!ReplyDelete
holy crap, i must amend my previous comment - i CANNOT believe you do what you do in a kitchen of that size! WOW. simply jaw dropping. it reminds me a lot of the kitchen i had in my studio on first hill, right before i moved from seattle. kudos lady, kudos.ReplyDeleteReplies
Haha! Thanks! It was tough at first, but now I am so used to working in my small kitchen it hardly even bothers me anymore. When I have the opportunity to work in a bigger space all I do is make a bigger mess!Delete
I'm a fellow fruit nerd, and lucky one in that I have a huge raspberry batch in my backyard - I got a pretty good haul today :) I mostly love eating them still warm from the sun, but I'm all about the rustic tart too, and this fool looks cool :) Great feature on Houzz - thanks for letting us into your kitchen!ReplyDeleteReplies
Renee - I definitely had my share of sun-warmed berries while I was picking. Every single one tasted like home in the summertime. :)Delete
This looks wondeful! I loved the way you presented raspberry fool. Wow, those picked raspberries look so fresh!ReplyDelete
This is absolutely stunning!ReplyDelete
The perfect healthy dessert!ReplyDelete
I was going to make some hilarious pun like, I'd be such a fool not to try this! ha ha. [oh wait, I did say it][I love cheesy puns, too.]ReplyDelete
I loved your feature! I love seeing how people create so much beauty in small spaces. And this raspberry fool looks amazing.Replies
Lovers of puns may gather here :)Delete
Oh yes, that jam looks amazing!! And who doesn't like to see more berry picking pictures!ReplyDelete
It just goes to show - it's not the space or equipment - it's the chef/baker. It is incredible to see what you have done in such a small space. I happen to love fools - the edible kind. This recipe sounds light and refreshing. Perfect for hot summer days.ReplyDelete
This looks amazing! I love coconut milk but have never used it in desserts. Have you ever used coconut cream? It's much thicker and available at Vietnamese markets (I live in Cali btw).ReplyDelete
I look forward to making this fool recipe. I sure hope to be fulled!


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Montezuma Creek artist Gilmore Scott is doing what he knows and loves. With a skillful hand and brush, he paints the beauty of the sacred lands and beings that inhabit his homeland. His bold, colorful paintings are reflection of the people and places that inspire him.
"My palette of colors are strong, bold and simple," says Scott. "My images and subjects are interpretations of how I view my culture, my Dine (Navajo) heritage." Scott incorporates sacred motifs that are part of this native heritage.
Scott's paintings will be featured in an exhibit at USU Eastern's Gallery East. The Colors of Beauty: The Paintings of Gilmore Scott (CEU Alum) will be on exhibit at Gallery East from Feb. 23 through March 15,.
Scott studied art at the College of Eastern Utah and Utah State University. Just short of earning his degree, Scott began working as a wildland firefighter. After nine years with the U. S. Forest Service, Scott has returned to what he loves-his artwork.
Scott has won numerous awards for his paintings, including: First Place for painting at the 2010 Mesa Verde Indian Art Market, Judges Choice Award for watercolor at the 18th Southwest Indian Art Fair, Arizona State Museum in Tucson, and First Place for water based paint at the 25th Anniversary Red Earth Festival in Oklahoma City, OK.
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By JOHN SERFUSTINISun Advocate associate editor
The latest cat tale out of Helper comes from Kirk Mascaro, a city councilman. It's about the rescue of a handful of little kittens and it strays into the bigger issue of the feral cat population in the city.
Mascaro was enjoying a family outing in the little park at 100 West and Locust streets Friday night when a brief downpour drenched them. His son-in-law, who lives nearby, decided to walk home and change into a dry shirt. Within minutes, the son-in-law raced back unchanged and panted, "I need your help. I can hear kittens but I can't find them."
They searched and found the little guys nearly drowned, hung up in debris in a storm drain. They pulled out five. Three of them looked okay, although soaked.
"But two of them were having trouble breathing. They were gasping," Mascaro said. "So what did I do? Mouth-to-nose resuscitation." It worked.
"Does that look like I hate cats? No," he declared. "But feral cats? I don't know. Something has to be done."
It doesn't take an intensive search to find evidence of the problem. While the city's paved areas - sidewalks and streets - are poop-free, the same cannot be said for lawns, gardens, alleyways and bare areas. It is a good idea to keep one's eyes downcast and focused on the ground when crossing stretches not covered with asphalt or concrete.
"Any place where the ground is soft and there's food available, you'll find it," the councilman said.
Free food is available at humanitarian feeding stations, with loose soil nearby. Sue Ann Martell told the city council last week that she and her husband support no fewer than three feral cat communities at stations around town. But those al fresco dining establishments are not without a hassle for the patrons. The cats are trapped. They are taken to a veterinarian, where they go in as boy or girl and come out as neither, and vaccinated, Martell explained. The food is spiked with antibiotics, too.
"Our cats may be the healthiest ones in Helper," she stated. She also said that the areas around the stations are routinely cleaned of cat droppings, some human droppings and a few used hypodermic needles. The cats also leave trophies of freshly-killed pigeons, mice and river rats at the stations.
Martell was speaking as a concerned citizen because the council had a proposed new animal control ordinance on the agenda. The city has been grappling with the issues of pets and pets gone wild for several years now, trying to find some balance between the interests of those who love cats and those who might tolerate them if it weren't for the feces.
There is no such thing as a simple solution. Trapping, for example, captures innocent housecats along with the wild ones. Cat lovers, some near tears, have told the council at previous meetings that is not acceptable. Limiting the number of cats per household is also not feasible because how does anyone take a cat census when the critters are so mobile?
While humanitarian efforts are admirable, councilman Robert Bradley noted, "By feeding them, you are increasing the carrying capacity of the environment." That means more feral cats.
On the other hand, Martell countered, without the capture-sterilize-release program at the feeding stations, there's a threat of a bigger population explosion.
Bradley suggested a compromise. He referred to the city's success with a recent ordinance allowing but regulated chicken raising in Helper. That came about because of citizen recommendations and participation.
"So let's put the burden on you," he told Martell as he handed her a copy of the proposed ordinance. "Come back with something workable."
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Saturday, June 22, 2013
All Blacks seal series clean sweep with third Test victory over France
New Zealand sealed a 3-0 series victory over France as they won 24-9 in New Plymouth. The French upped their intensity this week and it was a far tighter affair than the final scoreline may suggest, but a series clean sweep will please the All Blacks.
Playing in his first international of the year, flyhalf Dan Carter kicked 14 points and moved within one point of becoming the first player to reach 1400 points in Test rugby. He said he was impressed with the fight that the visitors brought, despite it being somewhat of a dead rubber.
"I was really impressed with the way the French turned up to play," Carter said. "They could have easily folded up and thought up about their off-season but they turned up to play and put us under a lot of pressure. But I was happy with that final 20 and to get away with the result."
Backs Ben Smith and Beauden Barrett scored for the hosts, with hometown hero Barrett coming on late in the game and flattering the scoreline with his very well taken try.
Florian Fritz slotted a dropgoal early on before Jean-Marc Doussain's two penalties, but that was all the visitors could muster as the All Blacks defended well.
"Credit to the French they really stuck at it," said All Blacks captain Kieran Read. "A three match series is quite tough away from home and they showed the quality side they are. They really took it to us this game."
French lock Yoann Maestri was yellow carded by referee Nigel Owen for an alleged headbutt, which didn't help France's cause. The television match official couldn't confirm it, but a video review and possible citing may follow.
It was the All Blacks' first three-Test series whitewash over France in 43 years, which bodes well ahead of the Rugby Championship, but they still need to work on a few things to up the standard.
The Rugby Championship, which features South Africa, Australia and Argentina, kicks off on August 17th. France's next match is against the All Blacks again, in Paris on November 9th.
Quick highlights below, longer video on page two
Time: 14:21
Credit: ttrugbyvids
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DrG June 22, 2013 9:47 pm
As usual good results for the kiwis! Lets hope they go away and get all unfit and out of shape....
jimter10 June 22, 2013 11:45 pm
paimoe June 23, 2013 7:53 am
Guy June 23, 2013 9:15 am
Complete and utter socces dive by Fofana in the first minute. Wouldn't expect that from him.
DrG June 23, 2013 12:34 pm
kadova June 23, 2013 9:43 pm
Colombes June 23, 2013 9:55 pm
DrG June 24, 2013 7:59 pm
Italian ref June 23, 2013 12:50 pm
have the IRB regulations changed??
Colombes June 23, 2013 10:00 pm
but, whatever, les bleus, despite some good moments, didn't have 80 minutes performance in their legs. u must be at your 100% to beat some very efficient all blacks
time to move on and rest some bodies
on a side note: the ffr has created a 30 players "elite group" for the next 2 years which will protect and concentrate the best french players for the next two 6N and RWC build-up. at least, a good news


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Prospective college students and their parents can get help with filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at the Fond du Lac Public Library. Lauren Lopez from Great Lakes Higher Education will hold a free open workshop from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, February 18, in the library's Mid-States Aluminum Training Room, in the lower level. Computers will be available, or students can bring their laptops, for applications to be filled out on site.
Thirty award-winning works of art by Wisconsin children and adults with disabilities will be featured in Creative Power: VSA Wisconsin's Traveling Exhibition February 1 through 25 in the Fond du Lac Public Library gallery.
Fond du Lac Public Library opened its first branch – FDLPL Express – a year ago on east Johnson Street offering a "to-go" collection of popular materials for all ages.
Close Is Fine is a collection of 8 short stories featuring people who live and work on farms, at blue-collar jobs, and in the forests and taverns of Wisconsin, especially the area around Antigo and Shawano, and is a good choice for people who appreciate reflective, character-driven stories with a Wisconsin connection. These are not stories of dramatic redemption or tearful endings. The appeal of the stories is in the description of one particular event that happens to an ordinary individual at one point in time.
The Fond du Lac Public Library will host a Hobby Expo on Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is inviting area clubs and organizations to participate.
1. Do I have to be in the library to download e-books to my e-reader?
No. Most items can be downloaded wirelessly to your device from Overdrive anywhere there's a wireless connection.
2. Can I do it all from my device?
That depends on what device you own. Currently the e-readers that do not require a computer are: Kindle Fire and Fire HD, iPad, Smart phones, Nook HD and Nook Color and Android tablets. You must have your own computer to download to other e-readers.
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Reactions to food are common. These reactions range from mild to severe, and may result from your body's negative response to certain foods or from a true food allergy. Any food can cause an allergic reaction, but only eight foods cause nine out of ten reactions. They are milk, soy, eggs, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish.
What is a Food Allergy?
The job of immune system cells is to find foreign substances such as viruses and bacteria and get rid of them. Normally, this response protects us from dangerous diseases. People with food allergies have super-sensitive immune systems that react to harmless substances found in food and drink. These substances are called allergens. When people have an allergy, there are antibodies to the allergens in their blood and throughout their body. When that person eats a food to which they are allergic, the food allergens react to antibodies on cells releasing chemicals.
Who Gets a Food Allergy?
From 3 percent to 8 percent of children have reactions to some foods. Only 1 percent to 2 percent have true food allergies. Some children seem to grow out of their sensitivity to certain foods, often by age 4. Allergies to peanuts, tree nuts and shellfish usually do not go away, though.
From 1 percent to 2 percent of adults have true food allergies. But people of any age can have sudden allergic reactions to a food that had previously not been a problem for them.
If you have an allergy, a reaction is triggered within minutes to two hours after you consume the allergen. How soon and how severe the reaction is depends on how sensitive you are to the food, the amount of the food consumed, other food consumed, the manner in which it is prepared (i.e., cooked or uncooked, seasoned or unseasoned), and any other medical problems you have.
Severe, life-threatening reactions are more common with allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish and eggs. These life-threatening reactions are more common in people who also have asthma.
What are the Symptoms?
Reactions can affect different body systems:
The digestive tract, which first comes into contact with food. Some symptoms, such as swelling and itching of the lips, the lining of the mouth as well as throat tightness and hoarseness may occur quickly. When the food enters the stomach and then the intestines, nausea, cramping, pain, vomiting and diarrhea may occur.
Body systems, such as the skin, lungs and blood vessels, that are affected after the food leaves the digestive tract. These reactions can occur in minutes or within two hours. Often, hives and swelling of the skin occur. Anaphylaxis, the most dangerous and life-threatening result of a food allergy, usually occurs within minutes after consuming the food. When this happens, blood vessels widen so much that blood pressure falls. Symptoms include wheezing, difficulty breathing, throat tightness, nausea, rapid pulse, flushing, faintness, itching of the palms and sole of the feet and even passing out. Without speedy treatment, this intense allergic reaction can cause death. (See the Asthma and Allergy Answers factsheet, "What is Anaphylaxis").
The first severe reaction to a food may be unexpected. Sometimes the patient may at first have minor symptoms such as stomach cramping or hives.
How is a Food Allergy Diagnosed?
If your doctor suspects you may have a food allergy, the first step is to take a detailed medical history and physical exam. Other tests are used to confirm that you are allergic to certain foods. Some tests use extracts of the suspected foods:
The skin test involves scratching or pricking your skin with one or more extracts. If your body makes an antibody to the food, redness, itching and minor swelling will occur at the test site. However, the tests are not 100 percent accurate. A positive skin test supports the diagnosis of food allergy, but still does not guarantee that the symptoms are caused by the allergy. In fact, many people regularly eat foods that they have tested positive, but have never experienced a reaction. A negative test does not completely rule out the possibility that allergy is the problem. The accuracy of the skin tests for food allergies varies greatly with the particular food being tested.
RAST (radioallergosorbent test) is a blood test done in a laboratory. It is used to test a sample of blood for antibody to a specific food. While more costly and less sensitive than skin testing, RAST is particularly useful when eczema and other skin conditions make skin testing difficult. It also may be used to confirm a diagnosis when there is a risk of an anaphylactic reaction to skin tests.
Another test is the oral food challenge. This test provides the most convincing results. It is required if the relationship between the eating a specific food and symptoms is still unclear after skin tests. Your doctor will explain that all oral challenges -- giving patients the suspected foods -- carry a risk of causing an allergic reaction. They should be done with a specialist physician present and in a setting where allergic reactions can be treated promptly.
If the diagnosis is still unclear, you may be put on an elimination diet. The first step is to follow the usual diet for 10 to 14 days. You keep a record of what and how much you eat, when a reaction occurred, and what the reaction was. The foods suspected of causing the reaction are then removed from your diet. Make sure that the foods are not in other foods you eat. For example, egg or milk may be in mayonnaise or salad dressings. Elimination diet should only be used for a limited period of time such as 10-14 days. If you have symptoms, or if multiple food sensitivities are suspected, you will be referred to a specialist for further evaluation and treatment.
If you still have symptoms, or if multiple food sensitivities are suspected, the doctor may put you on a strict commercial diet preparation to eliminate most foods. Food may then be put back in your diet. If your symptoms are significant, this is done only with a doctor present.
Are There Other Concerns in Diagnosing a Food Allergy?
Several factors make diagnosis difficult. The reaction may depend on the amount of food consumed, the presence of other foods that can slow digestion, and medications such as antihistamines that may hide reactions.The proteins -- the antigens within the food or drink that cause the allergy -- may be altered by cooking or processing in some way. The antigens may be in only part of the food, such as the skin of an apple. Some are present only at a particular stage of ripeness.
Reaction apparently due to a food or food additive may in reality be due to another food that was accidentally added to the mixture during preparation.
Toxins and food poisoning can cause symptoms that can be confused with food allergy. Some foods upset the stomach and resemble food allergy. Examples are prunes, soybeans and onions.
Some medical conditions such as hiatal hernia, ulcers and diverticulosis are associated with acute symptoms after eating.
Some people can't digest lactose, because they don't produce enough lactase, and may have symptoms after drinking milk. The reactions may be confused with food allergy.
What Can Be Done to Avoid Developing Food Allergies?
To prevent or modify the development of food allergy, identify early in life people who are most at risk:
Those with a family history of allergy
Babies with allergy antibodies in their umbilical cord blood or serum
Infants less than 12 months old with antibodies to egg and other foods including peanut, codfish and milk
Consult a doctor about whether to test an infant for allergy antibodies. If positive, talk with the doctor about how to decrease the incidence and severity of the food allergy.
Allergic reactions to cow's milk or soy formula can appear within days or months after birth. There is evidence that infants who are breast-fed exclusively during their first six to 12 months of life develop fewer allergies by age one or two than infants fed with formula. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusive breast-feeding as ideal nutrition for about the first six months of life. Furthermore, a maternal diet that avoids eggs, cow milk, peanuts and fish while nursing may help reduce eczema in infants.
What are Some Tips to Follow to Prevent an Allergic Reaction?
Do not consume foods that cause a reaction. People with a severe allergy can go into anaphylactic shock from trace amounts of the food to which they are allergic. Touching foods cause some people to have a severe reaction.
Read the ingredients lists on food labels to make sure allergy-causing foods are not mixed in. Read the list even if you have had the product before. Ingredients may change.
If you are traveling, send special foods ahead. Stay in hotels with kitchenettes so you can prepare your own food.
When eating out, always ask restaurant staff about ingredients in food and how it was prepared. Cooking oils can have allergens. Peanut oil is often used in cooking, particularly in Thai cuisine.
For infants, elemental formulas or formulas with altered protein should prevent food reactions. Discuss the various formula options with your doctor. Do not assume products labeled "hypoallergenic" will not cause a reaction.
What Can Do If I Have a Reaction?
If you have a severe reaction, take medication and seek medical care promptly. Injectable epinephrine, such as EpiPen or Ana-Kit, should always be at hand for treating anaphylactic shock. Get medical care promptly after using epinephrine, even if you feel better. Symptoms may reoccur in a few hours.
Antihistamines and steroids also may be taken to lessen symptoms. Prompt treatment often can limit the severity of the reaction. If you have life-threatening allergies, wear a Medic-Alert bracelet to let health care workers know of your allergy in an emergency.
SOURCE: This information should not substitute for seeking responsible, professional medical care. First created 1995; fully updated 1998; most recently updated 2005.
© Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Editorial Board


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The Berchtesgaden region, whose power came initially from the development of a priory and the exploitation of salt mines in the area, was annexed to Bavaria in 1810. Today the area forms a National Park with numerous Alpine lakes, such as the unforgettable Königssee and its Chapel of St Bartholomä, making this a haven of peace and tranquillity, as well as a superb area for outdoor pursuits. The village of Berchtesgaden is dominated by the legendary Watzmann, the third highest peak in Germany and the highest rock face in the Alps, which faces Hitler's "Eagle's Nest" on the Kehlstein.
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Obersalzberg and the "Eagle's Nest"
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You take the bus to travel along this impressively narrow road on the rocky spur of the Kehlstein (1834m). When you arrive, a lift takes you up the last 100m to the top, where you can take refreshments in the «Eagle's Eyrie». This place, now a tea ro..
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Glen Davis (shoulder) said he's definitely playing on Monday night against the Bulls.
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Deron Williams returned to practice on Friday after dealing with a calf issue last week, but he was forced to leave practice early after aggravating his other calf.
Kevin Love (left shoulder) said that he was unsure if he would be able to play in the season opener.
Damian Lillard said that his left ankle sprain is "minor", but he admitted that he needs to do a better job of staying off the floor.
Nerlens Noel is dealing with a left knee contusion and a contusion on his lower back as well, and he is considered doubtful for Saturday's game vs. the Nets.
Steven Adams (sore back) will play in Friday's preseason game vs. Fenerbahce.
In addition to the minutes C.J. McCollum will receive at shooting guard, Blazers head coach Terry Stotts said that he will run the point when Damian Lillard sits as well.
Kings head coach George Karl said that he is leaning towards starting Willie Cauley-Stein this season.
Thabo Sefolosha was found not guilty of all three charges on Friday.
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The bi-monthly publication, The American Journal of Potato Research, provides a forum for publishing the latest research in potato science.
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The Potato Association of America is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving potato health and utilization world-wide. Our more than 500 members work to actively promote all aspects of potato production, utilization, biology and breeding.
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The Potato Association of America (PAA) was formed in 1913 by a handful of dedicated individuals from Maine, New York, Colorado and Washington D.C. Members are primarily from the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Latin America, but another 30 countries throughout the world are represented in the membership.
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CRAFTSBURY–In the second meeting of the season between the UCA and Craftsbury girl's basketball teams, the Chargers once again flexed their muscle, defeating the Crusaders 49-24.
"We have been working on playing as a team to get everybody used to each other, and that was what was working for us tonight," said Craftsbury's Sarah Dunbar.
Much like the first go around, the opening quarter was a fairly close affair.
Janet Bohannon opened the scoring, making one basket followed by two more from the line.
Dunbar is a smart cookie, and she understands what a big help Bohannon is going to be for the Chargers this season, saying "She has adjusted (to playing with us) really well and it's nice to have her out there,"
Laura Libby got the UCA team on the board, making two free throws and cutting the Craftsbury lead to two.
Meghan Pennock extended the Charger advantage back to four with a bucket, then dished off to Dunbar, who moved the lead to six.
Christina Maxwell closed out the first quarter scoring with lay-up, and after one, it was 8-4 Chargers.
The first quarter was an especially trying one for UCA.
Craftsbury smothered the team with their defense, rarely allowing the Crusaders to get past half court early on.
"A lot of it is our nerves, because in practice we have plays to break this kind of stuff, they just have to get on it. Our mindset is what differs for us out there, and we really have to get it under control," said UCA coach Molly Smith.
Again, just like in the first game, the Chargers ramped things up in the second quarter, putting a twenty-spot on the board.
This time it was Thalia Thomas leading the way for the Academy, dropping in a quarter-high nine points.
Said coach Rick Thomas, "Thalia works super hard, and she worked on her game all summer. She is a shooter and is a penetrating dribbler, and the two go together. Once her outside shot comes in, then she can start penetrating."
Thomas, who has been quiet in the Chargers first two games, really found her groove in this contest, not only playing stellar defense, but shooting the ball with a consistency that has not been seen yet this year.
Unlike last game, UCA was able to put some points on the board in the second.
Hannah Piette reminded those in attendance of her long range prowess, hitting twice from behind the arc, while Libby added a deuce and Amy DeLaBruere went 1-2 from the line.
With the score at 28-13 in their favor, the Charger set out to put the game out of reach for the Crusaders in the third.
They opened the quarter on an 8-0 run, and it was 36-13 before Laura Libby's bucket broke up the party.
Libby has been a trooper these past two games, and Smith is well aware of how valuable she is to the team.
"I was impressed with Laura, especially in the fourth quarter. She stepped up, scored and boxed out and we need that in all four quarters from her."
Going down the stretch of the third and into the fourth, Craftsbury's bench got a chance to shine in front of their fans.
Led by Malienga Perkins and Renee Spiese, Craftsbury closed out the game in fine fashion to move to 2-1 on the young season.
"We want to work on our up-tempo and trapping defenses and we need our bench to do that and tonight they were able to come in and do that," said Thomas.
"It's huge when you have kids who can come of the bench and not really lose anything, and that's what we're trying to do."
Janet Bohannon and Thalia Thomas both had a team-high eleven points in limited action, and if the duo continue to score like they did on Wednesday, the Chargers could really be a force to contend with in Division IV.
Laura Libby led all scorers with twelve points for the 0-2 Crusaders.
UCA will be back in action this Saturday at 11:00 against Concord while Craftsbury will host Stowe on the 18th at 5:30.
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WATERTOWN — Republican congressional candidate Matthew A. Doheny has called on his primary opponent, Elise M. Stefanik, to ask a GOP super PAC to discontinue a negative campaign ad that has begun running against him.
The 31-second spot paid for by American Crossroads, "Mistakes," outlines several reasons why Mr. Doheny is "unfit for Congress," according to documents filed with cable and broadcast media outlets in the 21st Congressional District.
In a news release Wednesday, Mr. Doheny made use of remarks made by Ms. Stefanik during a Time Warner Cable News debate last week to ask her to "stay true to her pledge to run a positive campaign and tell her supporters at American Crossroads to take down their negative attack ad."
"Throughout this campaign Elise Stefanik has boasted of her positive campaign and north country roots, yet yesterday her Washington friends and supporters at American Crossroads did something they have never done before and attacked another GOP congressional candidate," Mr. Doheny said in the release. "I'm calling on Elise to simply stay true to her own campaign 'pledge to the people' and tell American Crossroads to take down the ad."
A spokeswoman for Ms. Stefanik's campaign, Charlotte Guyette, responded in an email: "Elise has run an issues-focused, positive, grassroots campaign from day one, and will continue to do so. She has stayed positive in all her campaign messaging, unlike her opponent, and her message is resonating with voters all across the North Country. If Mr. Doheny doesn't like the issues raised by a group that used to support him, he should complain to them, not to us."
Ms. Stefanik said during the debate: "I'm running a positive campaign focused on the issues, and my opponent offers nothing more than negative mudslinging and filling Republican voters' (mail) boxes with untruthful statements about my public service record,"
She was referring to a claim made on a flier issued by Mr. Doheny's campaign that the Watertown Daily Times reported she was involved in developing the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
That claim is not true. The Times did not report that Ms. Stefanik was involved in developing the federal bailout program, but that she had worked in the White House from 2006 to 2009 on the Domestic Policy Council staff and in the chief of staff's office.
Ms. Stefanik did, however, work in the George W. Bush White House during the same period that Karl Rove, one of the co-founders of American Crossroads, worked as deputy chief of staff in the Bush administration.
Mr. Doheny, an investment fund manager from Watertown, has run for the seat twice before, in 2010 and 2012. Both times he was defeated by U.S. Rep. William L. Owens, D-Plattsburgh. In 2009, Mr. Doheny flirted with running for the seat before the Republican committees in the district endorsed former Assemblywoman Dierdre K. Scozzafava.
This is Ms. Stefanik's first run for public office. She is a Harvard graduate who works as a sales representative at her family's plywood distribution business in Willsboro.
Besides her experience with the executive branch, she has worked on national Republican campaigns, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty's presidential bid and the vice presidential campaign of Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis.
Founded in 2010 by Mr. Rove and Virginia senatorial candidate Ed Gillespie, American Crossroads has never interceded in a Republican House primary before.
American Crossroads spokesman Paul Lindsay told the Syracuse Post Standard, "We think it's time for a fresh start in this district, especially when Republicans have such a tremendous pickup opportunity with an open seat."
Mr. Owens, who was in town this week campaigning with Democratic congressional candidate Aaron G. Woolf, is stepping down from his post at the end of the year.
Both Mr. Doheny's mailer and the ad being run by American Crossroads contain inaccurate attributions to the Times.
The "Mistakes" ad cites a Times blog post that referred to a 2012 analysis of New York House races that originally appeared on Roll Call, in which Mr. Doheny was called "a significantly flawed candidate."
The ad incorrectly attributed the characterization directly to the Times.
On Tuesday, Ms. Stefanik's campaign referred all questions about the ad to American Crossroads.
The PAC has purchased a combined 88 advertising spots on WWNY and WYNF, Watertown's CBS and Fox affiliates, at a cost of $28,845. The ads will run from June 3 through June 15.
Separately, Ms. Stefanik's campaign has purchased 71 30-second ad spots at a cost of $13,345 from June 16 through June 29.
Mr. Doheny and Ms. Stefanik will face each other in a June 24 primary election. Mr. Doheny has secured the state Independence Party line while Ms. Stefanik has captured the state Conservative Party line.
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Sounds like an interesting build.
An update of sorts on the 1973 Thunderbird project. The heads and intake are being prepared at a professional porting shop and are almost done. The short block has been machined and is being assembled now. I drove the bird home from the chassis shop where it has been for a while. With the orginal engine in it, we installed the headers and fabricated a full 3" exhaust system with an "H" pipe and 3" straight through Magnaflows. Also flanges just before the mufflers so the front half of the exhaust system can be dropped for tranny servicing.
The 2.75 gear ratio open differential was replaced with a nodular iron cased, 3.73 geared, Detroit Locker. The stock axles were replaced with Moser 31 splined axles and a big bearing kit. As for the rear axle housing control arms, the plan was to replace the stock rubber bushings with polyurethane bushings and box the lowers. We ordered a bushing kit from PST for $98, changed the bushings in the 2 upper control arms, and wouldn't you know it, there were no bushings large enough for the lower control arms. Damn! Called PST and they could not help us. So I ordered a kit from Energy Suspensions for $58. Same thing, no bushings large enough for the lower control arms. Energy Suspensions was helpful and told us our control arms were from a performance package from Ford and that no one made a polyurethane bushing for it. Soooooo, we made our own lower control arms from thick walled chrome moly tubing and used the smaller polyurethane bushings and sleeves. What we learned is that PST buys the Energy Suspensions kit, puts it in a plain box, and cuts Energy Suspensions' name from the instruction sheet. Oh ya, and increases the retail price from $58 to $98.
The suspension on the bird already has coil springs 25% stiffer than Ford's heavy duty option. The ride height is stock in the rear and 1 and 1/2 inches lower than stock in the front. Also it has sway bars front and rear from ADDCO.
As soon as the engine is together, it will be broken in and tuned on the shop's new top line dyno.
The bird is being set up to be a big, comfortable road car that will be fun to drive.
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For a dual 4v carb application those carbs are a good choice especially given the relatively low peak rpm and 500' displacement.
This is a 5000 pound T bird guys. Its all about generating as much torque and HP under the curve as possible.
The carburetor design sounds good but would be better if it were in the 650-750 cfm range.
The 650 I am using right now pulls mine to 5200 easily. And it is pulling to 5200, not carrying from a lower rpm.
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What carbs?
I was going to build a more radical street engine for my wife's black 73 Thunderbird a couple of years ago and I bought a set of P51s, but the bad economy stopped me in my tracks.
I can now proceed, and common sense or not enough cash to do what I really wanted to do prevails. I think that the P51s are too big for this combination, so they will set on the shelf. Here is what I am commited to.
Stock block with straps on the 3 center mains.
Scat cast crank 4.15"
Scat "I" beam rods. 6.7"
10.3 to 1 compression from Probe forged pistons, 21.8 cc dish, 1.525" CH
C9s ported with valve sizes to be determined.
Blue Thunder, dual plane, dual quad, standard port intake manifold. (ported)
Custom, solid lifter cam, Max power at about 5200 RPM
But, what carbs? I am thinking about Demon's new 625 CFM carbs. Polymer bodies, small primarys, large single secondary.
Ceramic coated headers from Stan at FPA.
If anyone has any thoughts to help me, I would be appreciative. I am trying to build a strong mid range torque engine to strongly move a heavy car.
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Powered parachutes (PPC) have been around since the early 80s and have always been a popular hobby for flight enthusiasts in the East.
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Fifth-seeded Creighton (9-8-2, 4-4-1 BIG EAST), playing without two of its top three scorers, allowed fourth-seeded Providence (12-4-2, 6-3-0 BIG EAST) to jump out to a 2-0 lead and could not recover. The Jays were without freshman Fabian Herbers and junior Jose Ribas, who served one-game suspensions Tuesday after each incurred a fifth yellow card on the season in Friday's match versus the Friars.
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