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Archive for Wednesday, December 8, 1999
Register of deeds selected for Leavenworth County
Stacy Driscoll, 33, a lifetime Leavenworth County resident, will finish the unexpired term of register of deeds Susie Parmer, who is retiring.
Driscoll said she has worked in the abstracting, land and title business for 14 years. She currently works for Tri-County Title in Leavenworth.
"I'm real excited about serving as register of deeds," Driscoll said Tuesday. "It's been a goal of mine and I'm hoping, with my knowledge, that it will be an easy transition for me to take over."
Driscoll ran against Parmer in the 1996 primary election.
Parmer, who has served as register of deeds for 35 years, said precinct officers selected Driscoll to fill her position, which expires in 2001. Driscoll was approved Saturday afternoon on a 20-9 vote.
"I have offered to have her come on in the office to learn ahead of time," Parmer said.
Driscoll said she isn't sure when she will start, but said she officially takes over on Jan. 4.
A 1984 graduate of Lansing High School, Driscoll lives in Leavenworth with her husband, Bill Driscoll Jr., and their daughter, Lindsay, 13.
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Living Machines (continued)
Living Machines
The New Facts of Life
Evolvable Hardware
Antispam Genetic Software
Autonomous Automobiles
Artificial Skin Art
Ant Algorithms
The Computer Immune System
Will Wright's Grand Unified Theory
Don't kick the tires - They might kick you back.
by Dick Morley
A car takes less care and feeding than any beast of burden, but it's got drawbacks. It doesn't adjust to wet roads or rough terrain. It doesn't repair itself when it's worn or damaged. It makes little effort to protect itself from catastrophe (imagine trying to jump a horse across the Grand Canyon). And while cars do evolve and reproduce - with the help of parasitic engineers and hivelike factories - one generation passes little evolutionarily useful information to the next.
Research into artificial intelligence aims to make machines more responsive to their environments. The AI method, however, has been to program devices to react to specific events, creating machines that are unable to cope with unexpected circumstances. Complexity theory offers a different perspective. If a car were designed like a living thing - as a collection of components wired to regulate one another in response to external stimuli, like organs mediated by a nervous system - it would act more like a living thing.
How would such a car be put together? Its organs would be low-powered, single-chip devices governed by a small number of rules. The steering column wouldn't physically connect to the wheels; each wheel would be independent, with its own software agents for steering, braking, and suspension. The nervous system connecting these agents would be wireless, automated, and fully electric, with solenoids and servos rather than gears, levers, and hydraulics. Sensory organs would be embedded in the vehicle's skin from bumper to bumper. This year's designs would feed a constant stream of real-world performance data into digital models that would self-evolve into a blueprint for the next-gen fleet.
All this aligns nicely with the evolutionary path automobiles have taken so far. They're already filled with sensors, processors, and firmware. Vehicles outfitted with OnStar's wireless information service are networked. GM has thrown its weight behind all-electric, drive-by-wire designs. The market may not be ready for a car with a mind of its own, but many experts in applied complexity agree that the plastic-and-steel beast of burden could be less than a decade away.
[01] Brakes
The braking system is the nexus of the Living Car's survival instinct. Its software looks at wheel differential, deceleration, front and rear radar, driver responsiveness, and braking effectiveness. It avoids collision by applying the brakes, either automatically or on command.
[02] Suspension
A feedback loop between the CPU and sensors in each wheel governs every aspect of wheel motion. A tire agent adjusts inflation to suit the prevailing road surface and driving style.
[03] Black Box
The black box is more than a diagnostic tool in the event of catastrophic failure. It's the vehicle's active memory. Three months of datais always stored on board for use by the CPU; when full, the black box transmits its entire contents back to the factory.
[04] Communications
Ants communicate through scent. The Living Car communicates via satellite. The roof is a virtual satellite dish made up of millions of tiny microchips. Other cars receive location and bearing; the factory gets real-world performance data on which to base future designs.
[05] Steering
There's no physical link between the steering control and the wheels, so software mediates between them. Code optimizes the driver's performance by damping oscillation, adjusting the ratio between steering and turning radius, and anticipating driver actions.
[06] Navigation
The car may not be fully able to drive on its own, but it keeps itself on a steady course. The GPS-capable navigation agent downloads maps; optimizes routes depending on traffic, weather, efficiency, and driver taste; and sends travel history to the black box.
[07] Lights
A matrix of adjustable mirrors in the headlights spare oncoming drivers from blinding glare. The rear lights flash and change colors to alert other drivers to potential hazards - from road ice to blowouts - identified by the CPU's predictive modeling capability.
[08] Engine
Separate agents manage each of the engine's dynamic components: exhaust and intake valves, fuel injector, alternator, and cooling pump. The goal is to compromise between fuel efficiency and performance, depending on the demands of the driver and control system.
[09] Transmission
The transmission works with the brakes, suspension, and wheels to optimize performance and mileage. It monitors interaction between wheels and road, and provides traction control and braking assistance on rough terrain, steep grades, and the like.
[10] Sensors
A dense web of sensors, including radar and cameras, covers the car's exterior and monitors its surroundings: humidity, light, temperature, obstacles, other vehicles. The flood of sensing data ensures that the Living Car can cope with whatever happens.
Dick Morley is president of R. Morley Inc., a consultancy specializing in automotive manufacture and design.
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Class Notes: Palmetto Ridge student who overcame head injury to be part of Brain Health Event
There are lots of things we tend to fear in life, things we hope will never come to pass. For some it may be blindness, for others deafness. In my case, it would be the inability to speak since I have to talk so much in my line of work.
When we reach a certain stage of life, the thought of suffering a stroke and the damage it can do is frightening. In reality, trauma to the brain can come at any age with a fall, car accident or sports injury.
The good news is today there is hope for people who suffer brain injuries. Thanks to a partnership involving Collier County Public Schools, the NCH Healthcare System and several other agencies, organizations and associations, there's a free community outreach meeting planned which is intended to share an uplifting message of hope and increase awareness on this important topic of conversation.
Being billed as the "Anytime, Anywhere, Anyone — Brain Health Event," the meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sat., April 12, in the Telford Building on the NCH downtown campus.
Speaking of the anytime, anywhere, anyone piece of this, I wish to share the story of a student of ours who is recovering nicely from a brain injury.
Mack Simpreux returned to Palmetto Ridge High School in January after being out the first semester because of head injuries suffered in an accident last summer. Mack, now a sophomore, was hit by a car while standing alongside the road waiting for a school bus that would have taken him to his summer school classes and, on that particular morning, a final exam in algebra.
Mack was in a coma for about a month after the July 22 mishap. His family never gave up hope during those challenging days. When he woke up, Mack asked his mom where he was. He didn't believe her at first, but the shock of seeing the feeding tube in his stomach told him it must be true — he was in the hospital. He certainly wasn't prepared at that point for the grueling five weeks of rehab that would follow.
Today, Mack's back in school after being a hospital homebound student. He's fully engaged in his studies but unable to return to the sport he says he loves so much — football.
"People look at me and don't know my brain is not the same," he said.
He still has memory issues, back pain and says he's just worn out by the end of the school day. The dream of playing ball again keeps him going and he stays ready. His sage advice for others is, "Don't ever give up. If you say you can't do something, you're putting yourself down." The sky's the limit for this courageous and fortunate young man — lucky to be alive and recovering so well.
Heather Baker, executive director of the Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging & Rehabilitation at NCH Healthcare System, calls what Mack has been through a rather common journey for anyone who faces recovery from a brain injury caused by an accident, concussion, fall or stroke.
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Experts in the field, including brain injury survivors like Mack and his parents, will take part in the April 12 event. To learn more, go to www.collierschools.com using the "Parents" link. School-age families, adults and senior citizens interested in promoting brain health and preventing injury are invited to attend.
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I'm not usually one that likes to see people get injured, but this is one a--hole that I'm glad this happened to. I hope this loud mouth whinner's career never rebounds. http://profootball.scout.com/2 more »
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I was in the Junction City mission, the one where you have to assault a house defended by 25+ Reavers, and was confounded as to exactly *how* I was supposed to achieve the objective "Kill all the Reavers" without losing all my squad members in the process. That's when I decided to try something so insane that it HAD to work. I selected Chuck, my squad's Super Mutant, dosed him with drugs (two syringes of Psycho, one Afterburner Gum, and two Buffouts), gave him a dozen Super Stim Packs, and loaded him with a Browning M2 in either hand plus 300+ rounds of .50 cal ammunition. What happened next can best be described as resembling the theater massacre scene of the film "Inglorious Basterds" as well as the final shootout of "Scarface". Every. Reaver. Died. On at least one occasion, Chuck insta-killed five or six Reavers at a time with a single salvo of .50 cal fire. When the dust settled, the rest of my squad was huddled behind a piece of cover half a map away while Chuck was triumphantly standing alone and victorious amidst the corpses of dozens of Reavers. Needless to say, Super Mutants can be bona fide weapons of mass destruction if you know how to use them properly.


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The discomfort that you describe in your left lower abdomen sounds as though you may have "trapped gas pockets". However, the dizziness and nausea does not fit that picture. Without benefit of knowing your medical history or any meds that you may be taking, I can only tell you that if this continues, you should have this evaluated by your physician...Even though Flatus or "Gas" is the first thing that comes to mind with the symptoms you present, there are other things that also come to mind such as diverticulitis or intestinal in origin..If you are female, this could be gynocological in origin.I wish that I could give you a clearer picture of what is going on, but, we are at a disadvantage somewhat to the point that we can not examine you through this site . We can read the symptoms and make the best professional judgement possible..Having said this, as I said before, if this continues or becomes worse, you should seek medical attention...I hope this was a bit helpful...Good Luck and God Bless. Please, keep us posted.
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They call them bounty hunters. What they hunt is people.
People who have failed to make court appearances and once again are wanted by the justice system.
They call them bounty hunters. What they hunt is people.
People who have failed to make court appearances and once again are wanted by the justice system.
It is the responsibility of the bail bondsman to return the fugitive to the justice system, and that's where bounty hunters — or bail agents — come into play.
Sometimes all it takes is a knock on the first door. Other times, it takes days of tracking and planning. And some days, it's a fight.
'The Hunter'
Ryan Lopez is the founder and backbone of Pursuit Team OKC, a four-man operation that tracks down, snares and returns fugitives to jails in the counties where they're wanted.
In a field that lacks licensing and is encumbered by little regulation, Lopez is as professional as they come.
He stands just over 6 feet tall. On the job, he wears a tactical vest with the tools of his trade — including pistol and Taser — secured to its front. Even without the vest, Lopez is formidable. He bears a considerable amount of muscle on his solid frame and walks and talks with the confidence of a fighter.
It could be because he has been reining in bail jumpers since he was a college student and has had a fair share of scuffles with them. Or it may be because he has more than 25 mixed martial arts bouts and a couple of boxing matches under his belt. Inside the cage he's known as "The Hunter."
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It's late in the afternoon May 7 when the Pursuit Team has its first target of the day: A man wanted for failure to appear on a controlled dangerous substance possession charge.
The address on the bail bond is the first stop.
Lopez and Eric London, his right-hand man, take the steps leading up to the second-story apartment. Tjay Nikkel and Mike Parsons run around back and keep their eyes on the windows. It wouldn't be the easiest escape route — and the risk of injury from jumping down onto the parking lot is there — but as Parsons says, some guys will do just about anything not to go back to jail.
Lopez pounds on the door and announces himself in a voice that echoes off nearby buildings like a loudspeaker. If anyone is inside, they definitely heard him.
A minute or so later, a man opens the door. It's their target.
A television inside the apartment is tuned to an episode of "Cops," but the rest of the apartment is clear and they allow the man — Fred — to lock up before being cuffed and put in the back of the team's Dodge Charger.
He's polite and apologetic, and makes no excuses or attempt to talk himself out of capture.
"I'd say half of them are like that ... Most of them don't fight," Lopez said.
"We get at least one every day. Ideally, it's more like two or three," Nikkel said.
The team members' demeanor immediately changes. The shock-and-awe aggression dissipates as quickly as it appeared. Some concern is shown for their bounty's comfort, and they give him no more hassle. An easy $200 bounty that took only moments to snag.
"Most of them don't deserve to be treated badly," Lopez said.
The long hunt
"About 90 percent of our files, I know where they could be or where they're going to be before I ever leave the house," Lopez said.
But Christopher Arterberry is not one of those cases. Arterberry, 42, is a felon accused of threatening to blow up Integris Southwest Medical Center hospital while he was visiting a sick relative, court records show.
He was charged April 4 in Oklahoma County District Court with making a bomb threat and a warrant was issued for his arrest. According to the probable cause affidavit, Arterberry told hospital workers that he "hated Oklahoma" and he was "going to blow this (expletive) up" after he received some bad news about the relative's condition during a March 8 visit.
Arterberry's extensive criminal background includes multiple cases in which he was either a suspect or was arrested on complaints of domestic violence, homicide, pointing a firearm, rape and injuring a child, the investigator reported.
Pursuit Team OKC was tasked with his capture by a local bondsman.
"We have to chase all of them when we're hired by the bondsman, and we have to be hired by the bondsman. We don't get to pick and choose," London said.
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***Hello, everyone. S. Nicole Brown is here again to bless the VSB pulpit. This time, though, I decided to add some, um, "notes" in red to her piece. Not certain if she's going to appreciate that, but, well, it's my blog and I can do what I want to***
"That's your woman? That is NOT your woman. You know that ain't your woman, man."
The man was around 35, smooth brown face featuring a neatly lined goatee, cap to the back, Pepsi in his right hand resting on his denim shorts. Before inviting himself into our lives, he was just another black man at the park that day.
(This was her first mistake. Dude definitely sounds homeless. I mean, he's chillin in some random park with a Pepsi and some demin shorts? In 2012? Come on, man! It's her fault for entertaining homeless men.)
It took us a moment to realize he was indeed directing his doubting statements at us, and although he was correct in his assumption, I turned my head, eyes wide at his audacity. I could only give a bewildered laugh. The man walking next to me, around the same age as him, slightly spiky brown hair, affable blue eyes, and clad in a "Detroit Soul" t-shirt, turned towards the man, his face serious.
"No, this is my wife." He wrapped his hand around mine casually, and we kept walking.
(Although the wife move was admittedly a smooth transition, technically your wife would also be your woman, and he should have known that homeless Black men don't appreciate semantic tricks. He's lucky he didn't get spleen shanked.)
This response was met with hushed laughter from the men sitting with our new friend, along with his words trailing us: "I don't see a ring. That ain't your woman man."
(See, I know that's a lie. Aint no group of Black men in Detroit gonna know what a wedding ring even is, let alone know where to check for it. For all they know, a wedding ring is some shit you find at the bottom of a bowl of wedding soup. Why are you making shit up?)
I shook my head but laughed it off, still in awe.
This would prove to be only one of several instances in which a day at an outdoor summer festival with a friend turned into a social experiment for the writer in me. I noticed all the stares, the shoulder taps on friends sitting next to them, and the not-so-subtle pointing. I was amused and embarrassed by the random and startling honking by cars containing black men as they drove past us, their voices carrying things like "Whiiiiite boyyyy! Yeahhh white boy!" over the music blasting from their stereos.
(I'm not doubting that any of this happened. I'm also not a Black woman who has walked through a summer festival in Detroit with a White man. Still, I do find it hard to believe that this experience is the norm instead of the exception. I mean, I've seen Black women and White men together before in Black settings, and aside from random cats asking him to cosign on car loans, they were pretty much left alone. They even occasionally get props and nicknames. And yes, it still counts as a nickname if the nickname is just their first name with "White" added to the front of it.)
I was downright shocked and offended by the three black men who stopped us and plainly asked in so many words what I was doing here with him and why I wasn't with someone of a brown hue, eyes connecting solely with mine, completely disregarding the white man next to me. I was too much of a "beautiful sista" as one man stated as we passed by his perch, to not be with a black man. I looked around, had to keep reminding myself that it was 2011. It was as if we'd walked into neighborhood full of Crips wearing bright red.
Slowly I realized that the general consensus of the men who'd expressed confusion for our assumed pairing was that I was too attractive to date a white man, as if there is only a certain type of black woman that can date outside her race. Even when I told a guy friend about my experience, his initial response was that "they only said something because you're attractive. They wouldn't have otherwise." I don't understand. I know more than a few black women who date white men. They're all very pretty women. That couldn't be it.
(As your pseudo blog mentor and a person who's very adept at the ancient art of humble bragging, I just want to say that these last couple paragraphs brought a tear to my eye. Good job grasshopper.)
Eric, my friend, a man who is far more Elijah Wood than Eminem, and primarily dates black women, was baffled himself. "Lisa and I used to come down here all the time, and this has never happened. I guess you are so fly." He joked about the title of my old blog, but I could tell he was genuinely confused as to why so many brothers felt the need to speak their opinion one way or the other about two people whose relationship had nothing to do with them at all.
(Full disclosure: I have seen Ms. S. Nicole Brown before, and she is an attractive woman. And, because she's tall and has big hair, she can be rather striking. This being the case, I wonder if the attention she received was due to her being with a White guy or if it was just some brothas having a pissing contest because they didn't feel like her friend was a worthy partner and thought they might be able to put a bug in her ear. I can imagine they would have acted the same way if she happened to be with a "lame" looking brotha, and I also don't think it's a leap to suggest that a Don Draper doppelganger wouldn't have received the same attention.)
The day was interesting to say the least. From a redheaded little boy pointing out my blackness to his parents, to the unexpected running-into Eric's ex (black) and her man (white) and the confrontation that followed between the two men (two very square white men fighting over two black women in a park full of people. You can imagine the looks), it was definitely a day of firsts for me.
(I've never seen two sober White men fight in public. I know that has nothing to do with the story, but I just wanted to put that out there.)
Frankly, I was shocked. As someone who has seen many, many articles and comments surrounding the supposed stigma of black men dating interracially, white women in particular, and reading complaint after complaint, opinion after opinion from those same men on how black women have an enormous problem with this, I can't say I've ever heard of the issue conversely.
(I honestly think that women "against" interracial dating are more against the idea of it than the actual act. I also think that Wendy's spicy chicken nuggets on a bun with some grape jelly is the best off menu fast-food sandwich you can buy. Whatever you do, though, just don't try to order it after 9pm.)
I also can't say I've ever witnessed a black woman blatantly confront a black man walking with his blonde-haired, blue-eyed companion, and impose her opinion of their coupledom on them, whether positive or negative. I've never seen a black woman say "oh you got you some soul alright" to them as they walked past, minding their own business.
(Of course she wouldn't confront them in person. That's what Twitter and blogs are for. Duh!)
I've never dated a white man seriously. I've gotten approached by my fair share, as the natural hair seems to be a magnet (lol but no, it really is), and had a few dates, but a relationship has just never happened. I love black men and I always will, but I can't say I'd be opposed to dating outside of that if my feelings led me that way. I for one would not even be here if not for the lovely chocolate-vanilla pairing that was my father's parents, and my family consists of quite a few mixtures of love, so interracial coupling is quite normal to me.
(This paragraph was sweet and shit. Also, it's proof that we could never date. Although I'm not particularly racist, I do seem to be attracted to racist Black women. I don't know exactly why — Maybe I want my kids to be racists? — but I'm beginning to suspect that "racist Black women" just equals "Black women." Anyway, you're a bit too post-racial and shit for me.)
If I decided to do so tomorrow though, I am now overwhelmingly aware of the fact that black men will not mind letting me (and my date) know how they feel about it.
(And, by "Black men" you mean "some homeless Black men at a pre-Calicoe concert cookout in Detroit," right?)
S. Nicole Brown (aka "Muzeâ€) is a writer of fiction, lover of words, and chronic reader happily living the clichéd under-spaced and overpriced life of a NYC writer. You can find her in 140 or less @muzeness or on her blog, Because I'm Write.
***Just wanted to take some time and thank everyone again for the well-wishes and prayers. Like I mentioned yesterday, she just needs all the positive energy she can get. Writing this and reading the responses has definitely helped me, and I hope it's left me better equipped to help her.***


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- 100 Years Pietro Barilla
Barilla's adventure begins in Parma with the bread and pasta shop opened by Pietro Senior in Strada Vittorio Emanuele 252. It's only the beginning of a story of quality, innovation, and love for one's work.
1877 The beginnings
1910 The first brand
1860-1870 Parma and the Kingdom of Italy
The sons of Pietro Senior, Riccardo (1880-1947) and Gualtiero (1881-1919), promote the construction of the company's first factory: Barilla's industrialization begins.
1910 Riccardo and Gualtiero
1910 Barilla's letterhead
1915 - 1918 The First World War
The introduction of the Braibanti continuous presses and new products further expanded the company's competitiveness on the Italian market, of which Barilla becomes the industry leader.
1936 The Braibanti presses
1920 - 1935 Barilla becomes familiar
1920 - 1947 From Fascism to the Second World War
Gianni e Pietro Barilla avviano il passo definitivo verso la modernizzazione dell'azienda. È il boom, culturale ed economico, degli anni Cinquanta e Barilla vi partecipa da protagonista
1947 The era of Gianni and Pietro
1952 Carboni and Barilla's communications
1947 – 1958 The first economic boom
The "Italian Miracle" continues and Barilla's world expands as well, restructuring its historic factory and building new production sites in the province of Parma.
1958 The new factory
1958 - 1970 From commercials to Mina
1985 - 1963 The "Italian Miracle" continues
In 1971, the American group Grace acquires a majority stake in Barilla, which continues to expand and diversify its commercial products on the Italian market.
1971 "American" Barilla
1972 - 1975 From Ranieri to Mulino Bianco
1971-1979 The oil crisis
Barilla definitively asserts itself as a symbol of Italian culture, with Pietro Barilla being awarded an honorary degree in 1987. He dies in 1993 after leaving an indelible mark on the company's history.
1987 Barilla and Italian culture
1982 - 1985 Fellini and co.
1980 -1989 The first computer revolution
Guido, Luca and Paolo inherit their father's challenges with a view towards the globalization of the brand, always according to high quality standards, as well as towards the strategic innovation of the group.
1996 – 1997 Quality at the best price
1993-2001 Testimonials from around the world
The initial stages of globalization
Increasingly attentive to the various steps in the production chain, Barilla meets the new global challenges by maintaining its usual quality standards, also in defense of Italian gastronomic tradition and in the debate on agribusiness sustainability.
2002 – 2009 Barilla's new challenges
2002 Wenders and Barilla's 125 years
2000 - 2013 Euro and global crisis
Riccardo e Gualtiero
Le presse Braibanti
L'era di Gianni e Pietro
Il nuovo stabilimento
Barilla «americana»
Barilla e la cultura italiana
Qualità a miglior costo
Le nuove sfide di Barilla
Pietro Barilla Senior (1845-1912), after a long apprenticeship in the art of bread and pasta at his maternal grandfather Vincenzo Lanati's bakery, opens his first shop with an oven attached. His business grows quickly, also thanks to the Industrial Revolution's gradual penetration into the Po Valley plains of the newly formed Kingdom of Italy. In June of 1910, Barilla is an honest to goodness company, with its first brand, designed by sculptor Emilio Trombara.
In 1910, thanks to Riccardo and Gualtiero, the company made the leap towards industrialization by building an actual bread and pasta factory that employed 80 workers and produced 80 quintals [800 kg] of pasta a day, outside the city's walls in Viale Veneto. The new bread factory was equipped with a modern oven from the German firm Werner & Pfleiderer which allowed about 20 quintals [200 kg] of bread to be baked "continuously" every day. However, the growth in productivity was accompanied by the diversification of the company's marketing, with the letterhead containing the words "G.R. F.lli Barilla" and the evolution of the "Barilla delivery boy" designed by Trombara, who appeared on postcards and on the factory's signage.
Designed in 1933 by the Braibanti engineers of Parma, the first continuous Italian pasta mixing press started the process of automation in the production of pasta in 1936. Barilla became the prototype for the modern pasta factory, employing 6 continuous presses which, for the first time, combine the functions of a mixer, a kneader and a press. Thanks to these innovations, the company is also able to diversify its production in 1937 by launching phosphine pasta. Enriched with phosphorus, it became an ideal dietary food during a critical period in Italian history. Pasta made with gluten flour was also created during this period, for children. At the same time, promotional activities continued to grow, with single-brand stores, a variety of merchandising items (calendars, promotional items) and its participation in trade fairs. It made a significant appearance with a large display space at the First National Grain Fair in Rome in 1927, where Barilla received prestigious awards.
Gianni and Pietro Barilla rationalize the company's organizational chart, dividing up their tasks. Gianni gets the factory and administration; Pietro gets the market, advertising and public relations. To this end, Pietro travels to the United States in 1950 to get an update on the most innovative techniques for packaging, marketing and mass distribution. Starting in 1952, "the theory was put into practice" thanks to the partnership with Eriberto Carboni, a graphic artist and architect, who gave the company's communications a new push, also adapting to the innovative cardboard packaging produced by the new Barilla factory that opened in 1955 in Viale Veneto (which was later renamed Viale Barilla). In 1952 it received the prestigious "Palme d'Or" advertising award for the famous "With Barilla pasta, every day is Sunday" campaign. And in 1956, the first short films arrived in movie theaters, confirming Barilla's interest in cultural and technological progress. This attitude was also demonstrated by the company's choices: also in 1952, the traditional bread bakery was closed to further develop the brand's presence in the pasta market.
The Viale Barilla factory can no longer meet the production demands of a company experiencing rapid growth. In 1957, work on the expansion begins, accompanied by a strategic decentralization operation. In 1965, the new factory opens in Rubbiano; with it, Barilla "returns" to bread, through the production of rusks [dry toast] and breadsticks. In 1968, construction on the new headquarters in Pedrignano begins. It is destined to become the most modern and peerless pasta factory in the world, with its 120-meter production line. While these changes are taking place, Barilla enters the world of television and commercials, starring the young actors Giorgio Albertazzi and Dario Fo. However, Barilla's communications were seeking a more recognizable dimension. In 1964, the company's first advertising serial debuts: the famous "Life with Bettina", a witty slice of domestic life during Italy's economic boom years, a confirmation of how the company's message was always in step with the times. Its advertising reached its peak from 1965 to 1970, thanks to Mina's participation. She starred in more than 60 clips, whose content and songs were unforgettable.
The new decade of Barilla opens with the company's acquisition by the American group Grace. The transfer of the company's shareholdings, however, does not prevent Barilla from moving on the market, adding the prestigious Voiello pasta factory to its ranks. Thanks to this, the company's share of the southern Italian market grows. The acquisition in 1974 of Italy's largest flour mill, the Basile mill in Altamura, which with its 3,500 quintals [35,000 kg] of wheat per day allows Barilla to increase its direct procurement from 15% to 45%, is also part of this viewpoint. Then another mill makes its mark on Barilla's history: none other than the "Mulino Bianco" brand, specializing in a new line of baked goods, which also won a remarkable share of the market thanks to its promotional items. This intense decade ended, however, the same way it began: Pietro Barilla's attempt to buy back the family firm from Grace is successful and he immediately begins its relaunch, using its two-track tradition/innovation approach.
The honorary degree awarded to Pietro Barilla in 1987 by the University of Bologna and the company's donation to the School of Engineering at the University of Parma are evidence that Barilla has been enshrined in the world of Italy's social and economic culture. This philosophy was also pursued through the new communications campaigns, which prefer ads on the packaging and in the print media. The 1985 collaboration with director Federico Fellini for the "Rigatoni" commercial is also unforgettable. The famous campaign slogan "Home is where Barilla is" by Young and Rubicam also debuted in 1985. In the meantime, the adventures of the Little White Miller helped animate Mulino Bianco's message through a serious of television cartoon shorts. A character who was embodied in 1990 thanks to Giuseppe Tornatore's famous commercial shot at a restored mill in the hills of Siena. The acquisitions of prestigious Italian and foreign groups also date back to those years: Braibanti, Laboratori Riuniti (Tre Marie), Pavesi and Misko, which resulted in the creation of "Barilla Germany". This idyllic period was spoiled by the sudden death of Pietro Barilla in 1993. He left the company with a wealth of challenges to be overcome with courage and foresight.
the first major move "after Pietro Barilla" is abandoning promotional items, in order to take the path of quality at the best price. This pared-down approach also involved the implementation of an independent logistics system for the distribution of Barilla products (but also of outside companies): for this purpose, the Number 1 Logistics Group was created in 1997. Two years later, two new "twin" factories were inaugurated, although they were thousands of miles apart: Ames (USA) and Foggia became the new foundation of the Barilla group. This strategic in-country installation of course required the internationalization of its new advertising campaigns. Gérard Depardieu (France), Steffi Graf (Germany), Alberto Tomba and Zucchero (Italy) are only some of the prestigious testimonials from those years. Mulino Bianco also launched a series of commercials linked to the imaginary world of fairy tales to celebrate its first 25 years: Barilla is definitely ready to face the new millennium, all the while remaining true to its origins.
the new millennium opens under the sign of the Euro: Barilla accepts the challenges of globalization, launching a public offer to acquire the German group Kamps A.G., the European leader in bread. On the other hand, "globalization" also means a weakening of local traditions and potential impoverishment of the production chain's quality standards. For this reason, the groups decides to found Academia Barilla in 2004. It is dedicated to the defense, development and promotion of regional Italian gastronomic culture. The attention to raw materials and the quality of the production chain is also demonstrated by the launching of new products (Piccolini, 2003-2004) and the relaunching of the Voiello brand. From this viewpoint, 2009 is a pivotal year, with the inauguration of the world's largest integrated mill complex, a work whose outlook aims to complete the production chain from the farm to the table. Based on this love of healthy eating, while respecting the environment, BCFN was created the same year. It is a independent think tank in the field of nutrition and sustainability. A message of quality that continues to shine through in Barilla's main commercials: in 2002, Wim Wenders, using a screenplay by Alessandro Baricco, celebrated the company's 125 years, and in 2009 Mina returned to lend her voice to a Barilla commercial. At the same time, Mulino Bianco keeps consumers dreaming with Gabriele Salvatores' "The Imaginary Bread Baker" and "The Mill That I Would Like" project to enable new relationships between the brand and the consumer. It is precisely innovation, while respecting tradition and the consumer, which remained the primary goal of a company that wants to write new pages of its history every day. Because the adventures of Barilla, in Italy and around the world, continue...


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M.S. in Human Development and Family Studies with concentration in College Student Personnel, University of Rhode Island
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A.S. in Culinary Arts, Johnson & Wales University - Providence Campus
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- HDF 290, Modern Leadership Issues, University of Rhode Island
- HDF 415, FLITE Peer Leadership, University of Rhode Island
Smith, M. A., & McClain, T. L. (2013). Module 8e: Roles in Teams and Groups. In W. Wagner, D. Ostick, & Associates. Exploring leadership, facilitation and activity guide: For college students who want to make a difference (pp. 191-201). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
- Understanding and Mentoring Students Strengths Development - Academic Immersion Program Staff, Fairfield University July 2013
- Understanding Strengths and Career - Academic Immersion Program Students, Fairfield University July 2013
- Creating Inclusive Communities - New Student Leader & Resident Assistant Educational Seminar, Fairfield University April 2013
- Strengths & Ethical Student Leadership - New Student Leader & Resident Assistant Educational Seminar, Fairfield University March 2013
- Team Builders Tool Bag - Orientation Team Training, Fairfield University June 2011, 2012, 2013
- Understanding and Facilitating Group Development - New Student Leader Training, Fairfield University March 2012
- What Leaders Do: How Resident Assistants Practice Leadership - Resident Assistant winter training, Fairfield University January 2012
- Student Involvement Theory & Understanding Group Development - Orientation Sample Class for First Year Students, Fairfield University June 2011
- Creating Inclusive Groups & Understanding Group Development - Orientation Leader Training, Fairfield University June 2011
- Student Leadership Awards Planning Committee, Fairfield University, Spring 2013
- Student Affairs Communication and Technology Committee, Fairfield University, Spring 2012 - Present
- Student Development, Career Readiness and Life Readiness Assessment Cooperative Committee, Fairfield University, Fall 2012 - Present
Professional Organizations:
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- National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs
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Favorite thing about Fairfield:
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OGDENSBURG - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg is going green.
Bishop Terry R. LaValley said people have a spiritual and moral obligation to be good stewards of the world in which we live and to help set that example has installed an array of solar panels in the backyard of his residence in Ogdensburg.
If using the solar panels turn out to be successful, church officials could install similar solar arrays at as many as one 100 churches and parishes throughout the Diocese stretching from Adams to Plattsburgh.
The panels at the bishop's residence were recently installed by Triangle Electrical Systems, Inc., Plattsburgh, and will produce about 11,300 kilowatt hours of electricity, according to church officials.
"The major motivation for going green is to give witness to what can be done to create a more sustainable future that is consistent with God's intention for a world that can be judged to be very good by present and future generations," said Bishop LaValley in a prepared statement.
Church officials say the panels will reduce the electric bill to the bishop's residence and shrink the building's carbon footprint.
The project is expected to reduce the bishop's electrical bill by approximately $1,500 per year and save approximately $37,307 in electrical costs over the warranted lifetime of the solar array.
"The solar panels are good economically, environmentally, and spiritually," Bishop LaValley said.
While saving money is one consideration, church officials say it is not the primary reason the Diocese is experimenting with solar power. Being environmentally conscious, according to the church, is central to Catholic spirituality.
"As Catholics we should foster a deep respect for the sacredness of God's creation, especially in light of increasing pollution of major resources," Bishop LaValley said.
Installing solar panels at the bishop's residence in Ogdensburg could be the beginning of a foray into solar power usage throughout the Diocese of Ogdensburg, according to Rev. Kevin J. O'Brien, who serves as the Diocese Moderator of the Curia.
The position oversees administrative duties at the Diocese.
"We are very open to doing it in other places," Rev. O'Brien said. "It's kind of a test at this point, to see the benefits. It's something we are open to at churches and other buildings, hopefully around the Diocese."
Rev. Paul Beyette, a retired priest of the Diocese of Ogdensburg, and the diocesan Faith and Ecology Group are credited for bringing the idea of installing solar panels to the bishop's attention.
"They were very knowledgeable and passionate about alternate energy and convinced me that I could and should model sound environmental and spiritual leadership by going green," Bishop LaValley said.
Church officials say Triangle Electric designed the project, obtained approval from National Grid and prepared a grant application to secure partial funding for the project from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.
The solar panel system at the bishop's residence will allow the Diocese to benefit from all the electricity it produces. When there is more electricity produced by the solar panels than the house needs at any given time, the meter turns backwards as the electricity is put into the grid, which creates a credit from National Grid for that electricity, according to the Diocese.
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No this not a repost of a similar honor killing in Jordan in January.
More preservation of Islamic ethics and women's chastity.
Jordan's criminal prosecutor charged three men with premeditated murder Sunday for allegedly killing a female relative and her boyfriend to restore their family's honor, said a judicial official.
The brother of the 19-year-old woman allegedly shot her and her 30-year-old Arab boyfriend with the help of his two cousins, according to the prosecutor's charge sheet, which was made available to The Associated Press by a court official on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to the media. (AP)
And for those who claim the Quran does not condone honor killings:
One may argue that Quran does not say clearly about honor killing! Fact is there are plenty of things Muslims practice that are also not mentioned in the Quran. Stoning death also not available in the Quran. Yet Iranian Islamic government does practice stoning death by the decree of Islamic court. Afghan Taliban government did routinely practice stoning and flogging of adulterers.
Most importantly, Quran did not create any scriptural instruction to ban the so called Arab tribal practice of "honor killing" either! Besides, if the honor killing was simply a tribal practice—then it would have been prevailed amongst the Arabs of all religions. There is no evidence to support that a Christian or Jewish family of Jordan or Palestine did practice honor killing.
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The women's squash team kept its unbeaten streak alive as it traveled to Williams College Saturday to pick up a 5-2 win, the sixth straight this season.
Strength in Depth
The depth of the Crimson racquet-women proved decisive as they dropped only two matches during the afternoon. Playing at number one, Becky Tung lost by a disappointing 1-3, as concentration problems continued to plague her. At the second spot was Sarah Mleczko, who came from a 0-2 deficit to tie the match at 2-all, only to lose the next game and the match in an exhausting but well-played endurance contest.
Straight Sets
The racquetwomen wen on to win their next five matches without dropping a game, in an exact replica of last weekend's 5-2 defeat of Brown. Playing at number three, veteran Margo McGlade cruised to an easy 3-0 victory.
"I played pretty well, I guess. I played a freshman who was nervous and inexperienced. She was slow moving side to side, so I just played on her weakness," explained McGlade.
Cake Walk
Crimson freshmen Lisa Harrison (number four) and Jackie Corrigan (number five) won their matches effortlessly, continuing to turn in strong performances. Rounding out the team were captain Jenny Stone and Courtney Stimpson, following suit with straight set wins.
Depth Charge
"We have a really strong, deep team this year. It's the depth that prevails in most of our matches," McGlade said.
Traveling along with the varsity was the J.V. team, also defeating Williams to boost its record to a perfect 3-0.
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Chapter 11: Hemochromatosis: Information and Resource for Health Care Providers
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What is Hemochromatosis?
Hemochromatosis is a disorder where too much iron accumulates in tissues and organs, resulting in iron overloading. If left undiagnosed and untreated, iron overloading can cause serious health problems, and can even be fatal.
In the United States, the majority of hemochromatosis cases are caused by variants in the HFE gene, namely C282Y and H63D. A recently-published review of HFE genotype frequencies reported that about 9% of the population carries one copy of the C282Y mutation and about 0.5% is C282Y homozygous (carries two copies of the C282Y mutation). The homozygous genotype is responsible for most cases of hemochromatosis,(1) but the proportion of people with this genotype who will develop the disorder (i.e., the penetrance of the genotype) is unknown.
Hemochromatosis can be detected with simple blood tests and the treatment of choice, phlebotomy (bloodletting), is relatively easy and inexpensive. Early diagnosis and treatment of hemochromatosis provides a tremendous opportunity to reverse the course of the illness and to prevent the most serious health problems of advanced stage hemochromatosis, which are:
- cirrhosis of the liver,
- liver cancer,
- cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disorders), and
- heart failure.
Why Is Hemochromatosis a Public Health Problem?
Research conducted by the CDC and others indicates that primary care physicians may lack the knowledge they need to be able to identify patients at risk for hemochromatosis.(2) These studies have also identified widespread misunderstanding among health care professionals about the appropriate diagnostic tests and treatments for hemochromatosis. Until the last decade, diagnosis of hemochromatosis most commonly relied on diagnosing the triad of cirrhosis, diabetes mellitus, and skin bronzing, and was only confirmed through a liver biopsy that uncovered evidence of iron overload. These methods could only confirm later-stage hemochromatosis, even though early detection and treatment are essential to reducing serious illness and death from this disease.
When CDC surveyed 2,841 diagnosed hemochromatosis patients, over two-thirds (67%) had initially received various multiple diagnoses, including arthritis, liver disease, hormonal deficiencies, and diabetes(2). These patients actually did have those conditions, but the underlying cause, iron overload, had been missed. Patients reported that they saw an average of 5 physicians before receiving a diagnosis of hemochromatosis, on average 9.5 years after the onset of symptoms. Reducing this time lag by increasing physicians' awareness of the early symptoms of hemochromatosis is clearly an important disease prevention opportunity.
Is Population Screening Recommended for Hemochromatosis?
Screening patients to detect and treat chronic diseases early has become an important part of medicine and public health(3). The 1996 discovery of the HFE variants C282Y and H63D responsible for most cases of iron overloading held promise for prevention and earlier treatment of the serious health consequences of advanced stage hemochromatosis(4). Hereditary hemochromatosis quickly moved into the public health spotlight as medical experts and patient support groups called for population screening.
When policy-makers evaluated population-based screening for hereditary hemochromatosis in the late 1990s, however, important knowledge gaps were identified(5-7). For example, little is known about the clinical course of hemochromatosis, the likelihood of complications, or the prevalence of asymptomatic iron overload. In addition, reliable information about the prevalence and penetrance of the HFE variants is not available. To help fill in these knowledge gaps, the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute launched a 5-year study in 2001 of 100,000 adults in primary care settings(8). The results of this study will help policy-makers to understand the benefits and risks of using primary care-based diagnostic screening for iron overload and hemochromatosis.
Genetic testing also raises issues related to ethical, legal, and social concerns. For more information, please see Chapter 8, Genomics and Public Health: Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues. Even when these issues are adequately addressed, decisions to institute population screening must also be supported with enough scientific evidence of public health effectiveness as well as with enough available resources to treat those patients identified through screening. For a population-based screening program to be effective, it must identify people who are at risk of developing the disease. For the program to be cost-effective as well, it should identify only those people who are very likely to develop the disease and are thus most likely to benefit from intervention.(9) Benefits are proportional to the number of cases prevented; therefore, a screening program that fails to identify people who will develop the disease—or that identifies many people who would not have become ill, even in the absence of intervention—will have a less favorable cost-benefit ratio.
Although initial estimates of the percentage of at-risk individuals who would actually develop hemochromatosis were high, ranging from 40-70%,(10), more recent studies have reported clinical estimates ranging from <1-50%(11-14). Inconsistencies regarding these estimates persist in the scientific literature. Further studies are warranted, including studies designed to find out more about the role of genetic and environmental factors.
At this time, therefore, public health policy-makers have concluded that additional information is needed before population-based screening for hereditary hemochromatosis can be recommended as a prevention strategy. Currently, enhanced case detection among individuals with hemochromatosis symptoms and family-based detection are the most practical strategies for early diagnosis and treatment of hemochromatosis.
CDC's Online Training on Hemochromatosis for Health Care Providers
Physicians and other healthcare providers continually face the challenge of incorporating the rapidly expanding pool of genetics information and the accompanying new technologies into their everyday practices. Continuing medical education is required to stay abreast of this exponential growth in knowledge. The CDC's new online course entitled, Hemochromatosis: What Every Clinician and Other Health Care Professional Needs to Know provides training on:
- the genetics of hemochromatosis, and
- patient care for physicians and other healthcare providers.
The course was developed by the CDC, in collaboration with hemochromatosis experts throughout the United States. The goals of this educational campaign are to:
- promote health by increasing awareness and early detection of hemochromatosis, and to
- provide a strategy for health care providers for early intervention in the course of the disease.
The core curriculum for Hemochromatosis: What Every Clinician and Other Health Care Professional Needs to Know consists of six modules and a series of case studies. The Web-based self-instructional format was designed to appeal to busy practitioners with limited time for training. Course resources integrate research findings with clinical practice in an attractive, easy-to-use format. Module and course summaries, self quizzes, and a series of interactive case studies allow the learner to tailor the course to his/her own learning needs, style and interests.
Course content focuses on hemochromatosis as one of several diagnostic considerations in many clinical settings. Although clinical features, diagnostic testing, and patient treatment and management are addressed at length, the course avoids prescribing a specific course of physician action. Instead, the course integrates concepts related to hemochromatosis, iron overload and genetic diseases into everyday practice, and focuses on:
- learning to recognize the early, non-specific symptoms of hemochromatosis (e.g. fatigue,
joint pain, weakness, weight loss, abdominal pain),
- learning about the recommended methods for diagnosing hemochromatosis,
- phlebotomy (bloodletting) treatment to reduce iron overload, and
- counseling hemochromatosis patients about the importance of family-based detection.
The course includes colorful, downloadable patient educational materials, as well as physician letter templates that can be customized to provide information for patients to pass on to family members. Links to additional resources are available, including links to referenced articles from the professional literature. Information on genetic testing, genetic counseling, and family-based detection are also included in the course, together with an easy-to-follow chart suggesting when genetic testing may be appropriate for hemochromatosis diagnosis.
Hemochromatosis: What Every Clinician and Other Health Care Professional Needs to Know
Core Curriculum
- Epidemiology,
- Pathophysiology,
- Clinical Features,
- Diagnostic Testing,
- Treatment and Management,
- Family-based Detection, and
- Case Studies.
Who Can Take This Course?
Physicians, health education specialists, nurses and others will benefit from this course.
Course Format
The Web-based format allows convenient, self-paced instruction over the Internet using a personal computer. Learners can focus on course components to suit their personal information needs. In addition, learners can "book mark" their place in the course and return to the Web site to complete the course in segments if desired.
Continuing Education Credits
The course provides free continuing education credits (CME, CNE, CHES and CEU) through CDC's online Public Health Training Network. Learners may immediately print a Continuing Education Credit Certificate upon completing the course.
CDC's Web-based training course Hemochromatosis: What Every Clinician and Other Health Care Professional Needs to Know provides a response to the need for easily accessible, reliable information on this genetic disease. The Web-based format of the course also meets the need for rapid, individualized learning, and immediate access to additional resources; this makes it possible to update the course easily as new knowledge becomes available.
In addition, the course also serves as a model of Web-based instruction specifically designed for physicians. As new genetic variants are identified, physicians face the ongoing challenge of learning, interpreting, and applying new knowledge in their practice settings. CDC's course on hemochromatosis represents a positive step towards helping health care providers become prepared to meet these challenges.
- Hanson EH, Imperatore G, Burke W. HFE gene and hereditary hemochromatosis: a HuGE review. Am J Epidemiol 2001;154:193-206.
- McDonnell SM, Preston BL, Jewell SA, Barton JC, Edwards CQ, Adams PC, et al. A survey of 2,851 patients with hemochromatosis: symptoms and response to treatment. Am J Med 1999;106:619–24.
- Morrison AS. Screening in chronic disease. Monograph in Epidemiol Biostat, New York: Oxford University Press, 1992;19.
- Feder JN, Tsuchihashi Z, Irrinki A, Lee VK, Mapa FA, Morikang E, et al. The hemochromatosis founder mutation in HLA-H disrupts beta2-microglobulin interaction and cell surface expression. J Biol Chem 1997; 272:14025–8.
- EASL International Consensus Conference on Haemochromatosis. J Hepatol 2000; 33:485–504.
- Burke W, Thomson E, Khoury MJ, McDonnell SM, Press N, Adams PC, et al. Hereditary hemochromatosis: gene discovery and its implications for population-based screening. JAMA 1998; 280:172–8.
- Bradley LA, Haddow JE, Palomaki GE. Population screening for haemochromatosis: expectations based on a study of relatives of symptomatic probands. J Med Screen 1998;3:171-7.
- McLaren CE, Barton JC, Adams PC, Harris EL, Acton RT, Press N, et al. Hemochromatosis and Iron Overload Screening (HEIRS) study design for an evaluation of 100,000 primary care-based adults. Am J Med 2003;325: 53-62.
- Higashi MK, Veenstra DL. Managed care in the genomics era: assessing the cost effectiveness of genetic tests. Am J Manag Care 2003;9:493-500.
- Bradley LA, Haddow JE, Palomaki GE. Population screening for haemochromatosis: a unifying analysis of published intervention trials. J Med Screen 1996;3:178-84.
- Asberg A, Hveem K, Thorstensen K, Ellekjter E, Kannelonning K, Fjosne U, et al. Screening for hemochromatosis: high prevalence and low morbidity in an unselected population of 65,238 persons. Scand J Gastroenterol 2001;36:1108-15.
- Beutler E, Felitti V, Koziol J, Ho N, Gelbart T. Penetrance of the 845G - A(C282Y) HFE hereditary haemochromatosis mutation in the USA. Lancet 2002;359:211-8.
- Bulaj ZJ, Ajioka RS, Phillips JD, LaSalle BA, Jorde LB, Griffen LM, et al. Disease-related conditions in relatives of patients with hemochromatosis. N Engl J Med 2000;343:1529-35.
- Olynyk JK, Cullen DJ, Aquilia S, Rossi E, Summerville L, Powell LW. A population-based study of the clinical expression of the hemochromatosis gene. N Engl J Med 1999;341:718-24.
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