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A first glance at the current data screen actually suggests that patient adherence is getting worse, not better. New data from the Center for Health Transformation claims the annual cost of patients not taking their medicines as prescribed is nearly $300 billion, with approximately 125,000 patients dying each year due to poor adherence—that's 342 people every day. But the engagement of new stakeholders, tighter focus on wellness and prevention, and the development of better performance metrics to drive internal support for adherence programs could be adding the bulk the healthcare industry needs to finally make it a fair fight.
"I refer to this as the silent disease in America because of the large amount of non-adherence to medications, routinely in acute care situations but even more specifically in chronic disease," said Dr. Lyle Bootman, Dean and Professor at the University of Arizona School of Pharmacy in a recent adherence teleconference. "Not only is this a clinical problem in terms of [patient] outcomes ... it has serious economic consequences for this country. That $300 billion cost of non-adherence is in the same category and level of severity as heart disease and cancer, which are in the range of $250 billion to $350 billion to manage and diagnose. So, indeed, adherence, when looked upon as a disorder, is a very serious clinical and economic problem."What is the true issue driving non-adherence? Shouldn't patients—especially those with chronic or more severe diseases—want to take their medication and feel better? Consensus is proving elusive; a variety of excuses exist. Patients start to feel better so they stop taking their scrips as often; they can't handle the unpleasant side effects; the copays are too expensive; or they just forget.
HealthPrize—an organization that provides pharmaceutical companies and other organizations with online adherence-incentive programs—scoffs at these factors as excuses that mask the true root of the problem. Its blunt and rather frightening conclusion is that medication non-adherence is often intentional. "Upon greater digging, it becomes clear that forgetfulness can also serve as a convenient excuse rather than a true reason," reads HealthPrize's recent white paper, "Medication Non-Adherence: An Ancient Problem in Need of Modern Solutions." "There are many deeper cultural reasons ... such as: taking medication is not a high enough priority; taking medication makes a person feel old; it reminds a person that they have a 'condition' or that they're a 'patient;' they don't trust their doctor; or they just don't like the idea of taking a pill."
If there's any doubt as to the validity of such a statement, consider the vast number (more than 20 percent according to a study from Harvard Medical School last year) of patients who receive a first-time scrip from their physician and then never even make it to the pharmacy to fill the initial prescription. These patients have made an active decision not to take a medication—despite a recent appointment and discussion with their doctor, whose advice they presumably willingly sought out to manage their condition.
Patient cost is also a theme, one that remains largely unspoken. A survey conducted in September 2010 by MDLinx and parent company M3 revealed that 95 percent of the nation's oncologists reported a rise in their patients' concerns over treatment costs in the six months prior to the survey. Of the 106 US oncologists surveyed, 84 percent said they had invested more time and effort into the financial planning of patients' treatments than they ever had before. Additionally, 67 percent of those who responded reported that their patients were rationing medications and/or forgoing treatment due to financial and insurance coverage concerns.


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Oeiras, Portugal (Sports Network) - Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland beat
David Ferrer of Spain in Sunday's final at the Portugal Open.
The second-seeded Wawrinka defeated Ferrer, the No. 1 seed, by a 6-1, 6-4
margin in just over one hour.
In their previous meeting, Ferrer took down Wawrinka in February's Buenos
Aires final. Despite Sunday's defeat, the Spaniard holds a 7-4 lifetime mark
against Wawrinka.
The 16th-ranked Swiss star captured his fourth career title and first since
January 2011 in Chennai. Wawrinka holds a 4-7 mark in finals.
Ferrer fell to 20-18 all-time in finals, including 2-3 this year. In addition
to the Buenos Aires title, he beat Philipp Kohlschreiber for the Auckland
championship in January and lost to Rafael Nadal in Acapulco and Andy Murray
in Miami.
Wawrinka took home $96,000 with the victory.
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Colorado River Storage Project Management Center employees in Salt Lake City, Utah, dropped, covered and held on with nearly 1 million other Utahns during a state-wide earthquake drill at 10:15 a.m. April 17.
"It was a great success with a lot of interest created in taking additional steps within the office toward better preparedness," said CRSP Financial Analyst David Welker, who headed up the exercise for the office. After the drill, employees "had a brief group discussion on earthquake safety and general preparedness."
The Great Utah ShakeOut, the largest earthquake in Utah's history, simulated a 7.0 magnitude earthquake where residents, businesses, schools and others took cover for about 60 seconds in shelters or other protected areas.
The exercise was meant to encourage emergency preparedness and educate citizens about earthquake safety, including making a disaster kit, having a plan and mapping out safe places to go during and after the quake.
"Utah is overdue for a major earthquake," said Welker. "Utah has conducted small-scale drills in towns and such, but this is the first time it's been done on a state-wide level. It's important to keep the information fresh so you know what to do if there is a quake."


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RALEIGH (AP) -- State House members say a public school safety bill should give parents and teachers piece of mind that legislators are doing whatever is necessary to protect students and school personnel following the Connecticut school shootings.
Legislators of both parties endorsed a measure Thursday that would provide $15 million to local governments to hire more school resource officers, psychologists and guidance counselors. There's also $2 million in grants to help put panic alarms in every classroom in the state by July 2015.
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VATICAN CITY (CBS NEWS) -- The Vatican has answered some of the outstanding questions about Pope Benedict XVI's future once he's retired, saying he'll be known as "emeritus pope," and continue to wear a white cassock.
The Vatican spokesman the Rev. Federico Lombardi said Tuesday that Benedict himself made the decisions.
The pope's title and what he would wear has been a major question ever since Benedict stunned the world and announced he would resign on Thursday. While he will no longer wear his trademark red shoes, Benedict has taken a liking to a pair of hand-crafted brown loafers made for him by artisans in Leon, Mexico, and presented to him during his 2012 visit. He will wear them in retirement.
Being the first time in 600 years the Catholic Church has had to deal with a still-alive, retiring pope, many questions had been raised about how to recognize Benedict, born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger in Germany in 1927, after he stepped down.
The naming and clothing questions were just two of many that have surrounded his retirement. Another large question is what, exactly, a retired pope does.
On Sunday, Benedict told the crowd gathered at the Vatican to hear his final blessing that God is calling him to dedicate himself "even more to prayer and meditation," which he will do in a secluded monastery being renovated for him on the grounds behind Vatican City's ancient walls.
"But this doesn't mean abandoning the church," he said, as many in the crowd looked sad at his departure from regular view. `'On the contrary, if God asks me, this is because I can continue to serve it (the church) with the same dedication and the same love which I have tried to do so until now, but in a way more suitable to my age and to my strength."
The phrase "tried to" was the pope's adlibbed addition to his prepared text.
Benedict has one more public appearance, a Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square.
In addition to managing a new group of scandals, the pope is trying in his final days to speed up the selection of his replacement. He changed the rules of the conclave that will elect his successor, allowing cardinals to move up the start date if all of them arrive in Rome before the usual 15-day transition between pontificates.
On final Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI defends retirement
Benedict signed a legal document, issued Monday, with some line-by-line changes to the 1996 Vatican law governing the election of a new pope. It is one of his last acts as pope before resigning Thursday.
The date of the conclave's start is important because Holy Week begins March 24, with Easter Sunday March 31. In order to have a new pope in place for the church's most solemn liturgical period, he would need to be installed by Sunday, March 17 - a tight timeframe if a conclave were to start March 15.


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- We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Papua New Guinea (PNG) because of the high levels of serious crime.
- Pay close attention to your personal security at all times and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.
- Crime rates are high, particularly in the capital Port Moresby, Lae, Mt Hagen, and other parts of the Highland provinces. The violent attack on a trekking party in September 2013 demonstrates that serious crimes can occur in any part of the country. See under Crime for more information.
- Since June 2011, there have been a number of violent incidents in parts of the Highlands, Oro Province, Central and Southern Bougainville, and Lae. You should exercise a high degree of caution when travelling in these areas and monitor local media for information about the security situation.
- Ethnic disputes continue to flare up around the country. Disputes can quickly escalate into violent clashes. Such clashes not only create danger within the immediate area but also promote a general atmosphere of lawlessness, with an associated increase in opportunistic crime.
- Car-jacking is an ever-present threat, particularly in Port Moresby and Lae. Car doors should be locked with windows up at all times and caution should be taken when travelling after dark. In the evening or at night, we recommend you travel in a convoy.
- There has been an increase in reported incidents of sexual assault, including gang rape, and foreigners,have been targeted. These crimes are primarily opportunistic and occur without warning. We recommend you monitor your personal security, in both public and private surroundings, and ensure you have appropriate security measures in place. Women need to be particularly vigilant.
- Large crowds and public gatherings should be avoided as they may turn violent.
- Due to the high level of crime, Australian officials in PNG adopt heightened security measures while in transit, at home, at work and in public places. We recommend that you do the same. See under Crime for details.
- Given the difficult terrain, extreme weather conditions and the condition of some remote airfields, flying in PNG carries greater safety risks than flying in Australia.
- Wet season is from November to May. During the wet season flooding and landslides have resulted in deaths. Roads can become impassable. Check with local sources on the condition of roads and the likely impact of rain before travel.
- We advise you to reconsider your need to travel to Porgera township in Enga Province in the northern highlands at this time. Violence related to illegal mining at the Porgera gold mine has led to a number of deaths and injuries. On 2 May 2014, a State of Emergency was declared for Porgera township and will run for an indefinite period.
- See Travel Smart for general advice for all travellers.
- Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
- organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy
- register your travel and contact details, so we can contact you in an emergency
- subscribe to this travel advice to receive free email updates each time it's reissued
- follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Entry and exit
Australians require a visa to enter PNG. Since March 2014, Australians visiting PNG are not able to apply for a visa on arrival. Visa and other entry and exit conditions (such as currency, customs and quarantine regulations) change regularly. Contact the nearest High Commission, Embassy or Consulate of Papua New Guinea to obtain a visa before travelling to PNG.
Cruise ship passengers may be granted electronic visas which allow for disembarkation at some PNG ports. Cruise operators can provide further information.
Quarantine restrictions prevent travellers from bringing fruit and vegetables into the country.
Make sure your passport has at least six months validity from your planned date of return to Australia. You should carry copies of a recent passport photo with you in case you need a replacement passport while overseas.
Safety and security
Crime levels remain high: Crime is random and particularly prevalent in urban areas such as Port Moresby, Lae and Mt Hagen. Settlement areas of towns and cities are particularly dangerous. 'Bush knives' (machetes) and firearms are often used in assaults and thefts. Car-jackings, assaults (including sexual assaults), bag snatching and robberies are common. Banks and automatic teller machines are attractive targets for criminals. The crime rate tends to increase leading into the Christmas holiday period.
Although most crime is opportunistic, there have been incidents of robbery in which expatriates have been targeted in their homes or workplaces. There has been an increase in reported incidents of sexual assault, including gang rape, and foreigners have been targeted. These crimes are primarily opportunistic and occur without warning. Women need to be particularly vigilant at all times of the day.
Local authorities have advised of a heightened risk of armed robbery and attack at well-attended shopping centres in urban areas, including Port Moresby.
Car-jacking and crime hotspots: Car-jacking and robbery can occur throughout PNG at any time. Known high risk areas include the area around Parliament House in the Port Moresby suburb of Waigani, particularly outside of working hours, and along the highway between Lae and Nadzab Airport. Criminals use roadblocks on roads outside of towns to stop and loot vehicles and then attack the occupants. If you intend to travel in these areas, exercise a high degree of caution and consider using a security escort.
Travel at night: In major urban centres such as Port Moresby and Lae, it is dangerous to walk the streets, particularly after dark. Travel at night, if essential, should be made by car, with doors locked and windows up. You should also consider travelling in a convoy or with a security escort. Taxis are not a safe option, especially for women.
Use of private security companies: The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary faces a number of obstacles, including limited resources, and this may affect police response times in the event of crime. Many businesses, including the High Commission, employ private security companies to help deliver a prompt response to calls for assistance and as security escorts during travel. Groups travelling to PNG should carefully assess their security arrangements and may wish to consider hiring a private security company.
Arrangements for Australian officials in PNG: Due to the high level of crime, Australian officials in PNG adopt heightened security measures at all times. This includes at home, at work, in public places and while travelling domestically. Officials are given specific pre-departure security training and adhere to strict security guidelines. We recommend that all Australians in PNG closely monitor their personal security, in both public and private surroundings, and ensure you have appropriate security measures in place.
Civil unrest/political tension
Tension between ethnic, communal or clan groups can happen without warning and may occasionally lead to outbreaks of fighting, often involving the use of firearms, rioting and looting. Outbreaks of violence have occurred in settlements and marketplaces in Port Moresby, Lae, Bulolo, Mt Hagen, Mendi Porgera and other major towns in the Highlands as well as in Oro Province and Central and South Bougainville.
Local tensions and ethnic disputes continue to flare up around the country. Disputes can quickly escalate into violent clashes and can result in the widespread destruction of property, disruption of normal services and serious injury. Such clashes not only create danger within the immediate area but also promote a general atmosphere of lawlessness, with an associated increase in opportunistic crime. To keep up to date with any new developments or issues causing local unrest, travellers should monitor the local newspapers and consult local contacts, such as their accommodation or other service providers, before travelling to a new area.
Porgera Township: We advise you to reconsider your need to travel to Porgera township in Enga Province in the northern highlands. Violence related to illegal mining at the Porgera gold mine has led to a number of deaths and injuries. On 2 May 2014, a State of Emergency was declared for Porgera township and will run for an indefinite period.
Terrorism is a threat throughout the world. See our Terrorist Threat Worldwide bulletin.
Money and valuables
Your passport is a valuable document that is attractive to criminals who may try to use your identity to commit crimes. It should always be kept in a safe place. You are required by Australian law to report a lost or stolen passport. If your passport is lost or stolen overseas, report it online or contact the nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate as soon as possible.
Australian currency is not accepted locally but can be exchanged at local banks for PNG Kina. If taking cash, PNG Kina is the most appropriate currency to carry. Consult with your bank to find out whether your ATM card will work overseas. Most banks and ATMs in PNG will accept credit cards from Australian banks.
Local travel
Roads, especially in rural areas, are in a poor state of repair. Other common safety risks on PNG roads include erratic and drunk drivers, poorly maintained vehicles and over-crowded vehicles.
Large crowds can form quickly after road accidents. These crowds can become violent with little or no warning.
During the wet season (November to May), flash floods and landslides, particularly on stretches of the Highlands Highway between Lae and Mount Hagen, can result in road closures and extensive travel delays. Severe flooding in Oro Province caused significant damage to major roads and bridges throughout the province in 2011 and 2012. Restoration and rehabilitation is ongoing and travellers should expect delays when moving around these areas.
For further advice on road safety, see our road travel page.
Police roadblocks to check vehicle registrations are a regular occurrence in Port Moresby. Drivers should ensure that their vehicle registration and safety stickers are up-to-date so that they minimise difficulties at roadblocks.
In major urban centres it is recommended that public transport such as Public Motor Vehicles (PMVs) and taxis should not be used as these are unreliable due to poor maintenance and have been targeted by criminals. Vehicles hired from a reputable security company or hotel transport are safer alternatives. Women especially should not use taxis.
Delays and cancellations of international and domestic flights occur on a regular basis. Passengers should check with airlines and be prepared for the possibility of extended waits at airports.
Some mobile telephone global roaming facilities are available in Papua New Guinea but service can be patchy. Travellers should contact their mobile telephone service provider for more details. Landline phones occasionally suffer from local outages.
Kokoda Track and Trekking: We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution when walking the Kokoda Track and travelling through the areas adjacent to each end of the track. Ensure that you leave an itinerary for your trek, including the contact details of the trekking company with your family or friends in Australia.
- In January 2016, two foreign trekkers were ambushed and attacked while hiking the Kokoda Track. The attack resulted in serious injuries to both trekkers and the theft of their valuables. The couple was hiking without a licensed tour operator.
- In September 2013, an attack on a trekking party on the Black Cat Track in Morobe Province resulted in the death of several locals and injuries to foreign trekkers, including Australians. You should consider the high levels of serious crime when participating in trekking activity.
Australians should ensure they only travel with guides from reputable trekking companies registered with the Kokoda Track Authority (KTA), a PNG local government agency which regulates trekking along the Kokoda Track. A list of registered trekking companies is available on the KTA website. This is particularly important given the January attack on two foreign trekkers and the occasional threats by villagers to close parts of the track due to local land and compensation disputes. Trekkers should check with their travel agent and/or tour operator that they have contingency plans in the event that the track is blocked.
The KTA has stationed rangers along the track and at airports to collect fees from trekkers who have not obtained a valid trekking permit. Trekkers should ensure that their tour company provides a permit in return for fees paid for this purpose. The KTA can be contacted on telephone (675) 323 6165 regarding payment of the applicable fee. Information can also be obtained from the Tourism Promotion Authority on (675) 320 0211. You should register online with Smartraveller before attempting to hike the Kokoda Track.
Passports are regularly damaged from water and sweat. Ensure your passport is stored in a waterproof bag or container.
Walking the Kokoda Track is physically demanding and requires a high level of fitness. It is strongly recommended that travellers undergo considerable training and seek medical advice/medical fitness testing before attempting the walk. Each year, several Australians are medically evacuated at huge cost to these individuals, and some deaths have occurred. Given the unpredictable weather and poor services, some have had to wait several days before such evacuations took place. Adequate travel insurance is essential.
While walking, it is important that trekkers remain hydrated and protect themselves from dysentery (see the Health section).
Unexploded ordnance still exists in PNG, particularly along the Kokoda Track as well as Milne Bay and Rabaul. The exact condition and stability of these items is largely unknown. If you come across unexploded ordnance on the track or in displays do not touch them.
Bougainville: We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Bougainville, with particular vigilance when travelling beyond Buka Island into Central Bougainville and Southern Bougainville. You should monitor local media reporting about the security situation prior to travelling.
The mountainous area in central Bougainville around the old Panguna mine has previously been declared a 'no go zone' by armed Bougainvillean factions. We strongly recommend Australians exercise caution and remain aware of their security and surroundings if travelling to the area.
Airline safety
Given the difficult terrain, extreme weather conditions and the condition of some remote airfields, flying in PNG carries greater safety risks than flying in Australia. Since 2000 over 20 aircraft accidents have occurred in PNG. Fatal incidents include:
- On 13 April 2016, a Sunbird Aviation aircraft crashed in Kiunga, Western Province killing 12 people, including an Australian.
- On 20 September 2014, a light aircraft crashed just outside Port Moresby killing four people, including an Australian.
- On 25 November 2013, a Tropicair charter flight crashed in Gulf Province killing three people, including an Australian.
- On 6 July 2012, a helicopter crashed into a remote mountainous area of the Gulf Province, killing two Australians and one New Zealander.
- On 13 October 2011, an Airlines PNG aircraft crashed near Madang, killing 28 people.
- On 13 February 2011, a helicopter crashed into the sea, south of Manus Island. One Australian was killed in the crash.
- In August 2009, nine Australians and one Japanese tourist were killed in a plane crash near the Kokoda track.
After the October 2011 Airlines PNG crash, all Dash-8 aircraft of Airlines PNG were grounded, but were cleared to fly following the implementation of additional safety measures. Information on aviation safety in PNG is available from the Aviation Safety Network. For general information on aviation safety, please refer to our air travel page for information on aviation safety and security.
You are subject to the local laws of Papua New Guinea, including ones that appear harsh by Australian standards. If you're arrested or jailed, the Australian Government will do what it can to help you under our Consular Services Charter. But we can't get you out of trouble or out of jail. Research laws before travelling, especially for an extended stay.
The death penalty may be imposed for crimes including treason, piracy, murder, rape and robbery.
Homosexual acts are illegal and punishable by imprisonment. Overt public displays of affection by persons of the same sex should be avoided. See our LGBTI travellers page.
PNG has very strict laws relating to the possession and sale of pornographic material and penalties include imprisonment.
Adultery is a criminal offence and punishment may include imprisonment.
Some Australian criminal laws, such as those relating to money laundering, bribery of foreign public officials, terrorism, child pornography, and child sex tourism, apply to Australians overseas. Australians who commit these offences while overseas may be prosecuted in Australia.
Local customs
You should be aware that the traditional custom of 'payback' is often practised in PNG. Australians who engage in illegal or inappropriate sexual or financial relations run the risk of extrajudicial responses from offended parties, including violence. Demands for compensation for property damage, including to livestock, are common.
There are conservative standards of dress and behaviour in Papua New Guinea. You should take care not to offend.
You should seek permission before taking photographs of individuals and cultural sites (for example, spirit houses).
Information for dual nationals
Papua New Guinea does not recognise dual nationality except for children under 18 years of age. This may limit the ability of the Australian Government to provide consular assistance to Australian/Papua New Guinean dual nationals who are arrested or detained.
Our Dual nationals page provides further information for dual nationals.
We strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive travel insurance that will cover any overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation, before you depart. Confirm that your insurance covers you for the whole time you'll be away and check what circumstances and activities are not included in your policy. Remember, regardless of how healthy and fit you are, if you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. The Australian Government will not pay for a traveller's medical expenses overseas or medical evacuation costs.
It is important to consider your physical and mental health before travelling overseas. We encourage you to consider having vaccinations before you travel. At least eight weeks before you depart, make an appointment with your doctor or travel clinic for a basic health check-up, and to discuss your travel plans and any implications for your health, particularly if you have an existing medical condition. The World Health Organization (WHO) provides information for travellers and our health page also provides useful information for travellers on staying healthy.
Health care facilities in PNG, including in the capital Port Moresby, are poor by Australian standards. Facilities in large towns are usually adequate for routine problems and some emergencies, however health facilities in rural areas are very basic, including along the Kokoda Track.
Medical evacuation to Australia, costing between several thousand dollars to eighty thousand dollars, depending on the circumstances, is often the only option for serious illnesses or accidents (including diving accidents). Check your travel insurance policy to ensure that you are covered.
The PNG Government can declare a national emergency in response to the outbreaks of infections such as cholera, dysentery and seasonal influenza. The national emergency declaration enables the Government to make provisions, laws, orders or regulations without notice to stop the spread of the infectious diseases. Travellers need to be aware that if this declaration is made again it may lead to the sudden closure of restaurants or water sources and the restriction of travel by individuals.
Mosquito-borne diseases: Malaria is a risk throughout PNG. However, the risk to short-term visitors to Port Moresby remains relatively low. Dengue fever and other mosquito-borne diseases also occur, including in Port Moresby. Cases of chikungunya virus have also been reported since 2012. We encourage you to take prophylaxis against malaria where necessary and to take measures to avoid mosquito bites, including using insect repellent at all times, wearing long, loose-fitting, light coloured clothing and ensuring your accommodation is mosquito proof. The mosquito-borne disease Japanese encephalitis is a risk throughout PNG but the risk to short-term visitors to urban areas is relatively low. A Japanese encephalitis vaccine is registered for use and is currently available in Australia. For further details please consult your travel health doctor.
Zika virus: PNG is experiencing sporadic transmission of the mosquito-borne Zika virus. All travellers should protect themselves from mosquito bites. Pregnant women should discuss any travel plans with their doctor, as detailed knowledge concerning the level of transmission in PNG is unknown at this stage. Travellers should also consult their travel doctor or GP about implications and see our Zika virus bulletin.
Measles: Cases of measles have increased in PNG in 2014. Cases have been diagnosed in travellers returning to Australia. The WHO reports measles clusters in Central (Port Moresby), East New Britain and Western Highlands provinces. Two doses of a measles containing vaccine (administered at least 4 weeks apart) is recommended prior to travel. Travellers with symptoms of measles should seek medical attention. As measles is highly infectious, you should call ahead before attending a health care facility.
Tuberculosis: Tuberculosis is prevalent in PNG and drug resistant strains of tuberculosis are present, including in Port Moresby. Cases of extensively drug resistant tuberculosis have been detected in Western Province and Port Moresby in 2014. Children under five years of age and people with medical conditions that affect their immune system may be at a greater risk of tuberculosis. If you suspect that you have tuberculosis you should seek immediate medical treatment.
Food-borne, water-borne and other infectious diseases (including typhoid and hepatitis) are common. People with medical conditions that affect their immune system may be at a greater risk of tuberculosis. Travellers should discuss their travel plans with their health care practitioner. We encourage you to consider having vaccinations before travelling. Local water supplies can be interrupted or polluted. You should take precautions to ensure you have access to safe water. We advise you to boil all drinking water or drink bottled water, avoid ice cubes and raw and undercooked food. Swimmers should also be aware that water-borne parasites pose a risk in many of PNG's rivers. Seek medical advice if you have a fever or are suffering from diarrhoea.
The rate of HIV/AIDS infection in PNG is high. You should exercise appropriate precautions if engaging in activities that expose you to risk of infection. Other sexually transmitted diseases are prevalent in all urban centres.
Stings from jellyfish and other marine animals can be fatal. You should seek advice from local authorities, your tour operator or hotel regarding seasonal conditions, recommended precautions and other potential dangers.
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has confirmed cases of avian influenza in birds in a number of countries throughout the world, including in the Papua New Guinea region. For a list of these countries, visit the OIE website. For more information see our travel bulletin on avian influenza.
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On 29 August 2014, a volcanic eruption occurred at Mount Tavurvur in Rabaul district. Authorities evacuated communities close to the volcano. Information on ash clouds is available at the website of the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre in Darwin.
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All oceanic regions of the world can experience tsunamis, but in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, there is a more frequent occurrence of large, destructive tsunamis because of the many large earthquakes along major tectonic plate boundaries and ocean trenches. See the Tsunami Awareness brochure.
During the wet season (November to May), flooding and landslides have occurred, resulting in deaths and damage to roads/infrastructure. If you are travelling during the wet season, or after a natural disaster, you should contact your tour operator to check whether tourist services at your planned destination have been affected.
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I am astonished at the lack of concern about global warming in America, particularly among our political leaders and the media. The vast majority of scientists, from all over the world and from many backgrounds, have predicted truly catastrophic times ahead if we do not begin to discontinue our use of fossil fuels. So far their predictions have been realized, and there is no reason to think they are all wrong about our future.
Here on the coast we face especially dire predictions because of sea level rise, worsening major storms, acidification and warming of the ocean which will create devastating changes to our coastal ecology.
But these same scientists tell us if we act with urgency to decrease our use of fossil fuels, we can avoid the worst of these predictions. Our state has great resources of wind and solar power potential. We need to press our leaders to help develop these sources.
On Earth Day weekend, April 20-21, people and organizations from all over the state will converge on Raleigh to bring more awareness about climate change to the people of North Carolina and especially to our state legislators. There will be rallies, speakers, music, panel discussions, and even skits, poetry readings, puppets and dance, culminating on Sunday with a march around the state Legislative Building.
Everyone who cares about our future, especially the future of today�s children and their children, is urged to attend and help show our leaders that the people of our state care about doing what we can to avert the worst that climate change can bring. If we all act decisively now and begin to decrease our addiction to fossil fuels, we can make a huge, and desperately needed difference, and ensure a livable future.
To find out more about Climate Convergence in Raleigh, go to our website: www.climateconvergencenc.org.
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On Tuesday IBM were Sponsors at the New Ways of Working, Scotland event, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow- http://newwaysscot2012.publicsectorconnect.org/.
The conference aimed to help those working in the public sector, specifically addressing the problem of improving "services whilst managing with reduced budgets". The sessions looked into how the need for a greater flexibility of work styles, has created "new ways of working" that mean work can be carried out "anytime and anywhere".
Having previously attended the fantastic Government Property event run by the same company (Public Sector Connect) I was sceptical about whether this event could live up to the high standard they had set. I needn't have worried! The sessions were highly educational and enlightening. This blog will cover what I thought were the key learning's from the day – so I hope you find it interesting.
The plenary session was opened by Colin Mair, Chief Exec of Improvement Services, who discussed the theme of why we need "New Ways of Working" and what it means. He spoke about the need to manage resource constraints, decrease overheads, increase flexibility and optimise capacity through sharing services, all the while meeting the public's expectations, and increasing the value of the public pound in Scotland.
Next up was Derek MacKay – the minister for local government & planning, who wanted the audience to remember that the current budget costs should not be seen as restrictive but instead should be viewed as an impetus for change. He continued that if we continued to do what we have always done, we will get what we have always got. He emphasised the need for joint, collaborative working. Derek talked about the four pillars of Public Sector reform – prevention, closer integration and partnership, improved performance and a workforce focus. There is a new for "radical change", alongside job security. He spoke about how successful reform is dependent upon managing the culture within and between organisations, which is part of the mantra of "working smarter". Other things that would come under this umbrella include flexibility, new technology, new office designs, and co-location, all being implemented with an open mind. He concluded by saying there were "big challenges ahead, but immense opportunities too".
The next plenary speaker was John McClelland CBE - Scottish Further & Higher Funding Council, who talked about how these new ways of working must be citizen driven, but unfortunately this is not always the case. These changes should be "pull and not push", and the public sector has the opportunity to reset the bar. John talked about the need for online services, and how it is growing exponentially, and these services have to be seamless. He spoke about how, from an adoption of new technologies point of view, a lot more could be done, for instance in Cloud Computing. The deployment of ICT, with the exception of the health service, has been disappointing, with very little sharing of services and deployment. John thought there needs to be a paradigm shift in doing things differently. ICT should be seen as a productivity tool to save more and work more efficiently.
John was followed by Colin Proctor, director of Scottish Futures Trust, continued discussing the theme of new ways of working, stating that we now have a window of opportunity to push the boundaries, and it is a time for accountability. Property should be a major consideration; we should be aiming to do more – with less property. He believed that a 25% reduction in property is readably achievable, especially if the public sector can leverage investment in buildings from the private sector. Colin talked about the 3 Cs – Corporate, Collaborative and Commercial, which he mixed with another C – Commonsense! He talked about thinking about the long term game, and the need to act strategically. He urged the audience to think about a move to open working and efficient space planning by eliminating duplicate desks and space hungry and inflexible systems (incidentally all of which IBM can help you with, by using the Tririga platform!!) . He concluded by talking about the need for employees to be able to work anytime, anyplace and anywhere, which means a wider home and mobile working team. He suggested 10 desks to 8 people ratio as a starting point. This will save costs in business miles savings, time spending commuting and reduce carbon emissions.
Dr Claire Penny ran the IBM work session to a packed room. She wanted to address the question of whether
ICT is a "help of hindrance". Claire
began by looking at the iGov survey, which looked at real estate management
challenges and pain points, in which 54% of central government respondents did
NOT see ICT as an inhibitor to realising property savings. She took the
audience through IBMs' real estate history – especially looking at the acquisitions
we have made such as Tririga and MRO. Claire continued by looking at how IBM has
approached its own real estate transformation, working towards common systems
and process and minimal vacancy. She gave the recent West London strategic rationalisation
project as an example of where IBM have identified 12, 500 m² of office space
that could be vacated.
Claire continued by talked about how important data is when thinking about Smarter Buildings, and how IBMs Intelligent Building Management software can help, which she described as "the all seeing eye that enables you to maintain your buildings as they should be". She gave the example of how IBM has implemented this at IBM's Rochester site, which saw energy cost reductions of between 5 to 7% consistently year on year.
Claire finished the session by looking at the capabilities of IBMs latest Smarter Buildings acquisition – Tririga. This product is split into modules of – Real Estate Portfolio Mgmt, Space & Facilities Mgmt, Operations & Maintenance Mgmt, Capital Project Mgmt and Energy & Environmental Sustainability. These modules can be implemented separately, or part of a complete IWMS. Claire concluded the session by discussing what some of IBMs clients are using Tririga for – the main points being – improving the utilisation of their portfolio, operate in an environmentally sustainable way, simplify & improve user experience, simplify processes, & align their portfolio rapidly to meet changing business needs. She gave the example of GE, who reportedly save $925M in the first four years of using the product!
The final session was a panel debate – which included IBM's Dr Claire Penny, Mark Baker – Aberdeenshire Council, Harjinder Gharyal & John Dawson – Glasgow City Council, and was led by Simon Haston, Change Champion: Improvement Service. Lots of interesting questions were asked by the audience, all around the theme of new ways of working. Claire specifically spoke about how IBM approaches flexible working, whilst still maintaining important security standards for our mobile devices. The question was posed, what are the critical success factors for new ways of working? Many interesting opinions given, with our expert explaining she thought leadership and a clear strategy were key.
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Nairobi workshop creates hope for HIV patients in emergencies
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When last year's drought made some 12 million people in East Africa dependent on food aid, or when post-election violence drove nearly 700,000 Kenyans from their homes at the end of 2007, the most forgotten victims were people living with HIV.
"In emergencies, people can lose their way of making a living, become malnourished and more susceptible to disease. Desperate women and children can trade sex for food," says Sathya Doraiswamy, UNHCR's senior regional HIV officer.
"At a minimum, when people are forced to flee, they often lose their medical records, don't know where to turn for medical treatment, and authorities may not make testing for HIV, or dispensing life-saving anti-retroviral drugs, a top priority."
To make sure HIV prevention and the needs of people with HIV will be better taken into account in future emergencies, UNAIDS and co-sponsors organized a workshop in the Kenyan capital last week to bring together national authorities and UN experts from five African countries where drought is a recurring problem – Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia and South Sudan.
UNAIDS is a partnership of UN agencies, including the UN refugee agency, that promotes universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.
"We are not talking about vague concepts any more," Doraiswamy, one of the organizers, said at the end of the four-day workshop. "It is now much clearer what actions have to be taken to address HIV in emergencies. We are talking about specific solutions."
Recurring drought and flooding are more a certainty than an anomaly in Eastern Africa, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) reported to the workshop, with some areas experiencing regular locust infestations as well.
Against this backdrop, the 45 participants – who included two people living with HIV who survived last year's drought – looked at what had gone wrong and what had been done well in their countries in past emergencies.
Djibouti, for example, has had six consecutive years of drought, with farmers less and less able to grow crops. As farmers and pastoralists lost all or nearly all their animals, huge numbers of people flocked to the cities, where they frequently suffer malnutrition and other illnesses.
Some women needing money to survive turned to prostitution and some people living with HIV didn't know where to get treatment after they moved.
To tackle these problems, Djibouti built more health centres, sent mobile teams to remote areas, distributed thousands of condoms, and set up voluntary counselling and testing centres at truck stops to reach truck drivers who frequently had sex with commercial sex workers along their routes.
"As a result of this workshop, people living with HIV are definitely more likely to get their treatment in emergencies in the future, thanks to the commitment and leadership from these country delegations." said Doraiswamy. "Lives are definitely going to be saved in these five countries."


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It's no secret that the pharmaceutical industry has been going through big changes, with doubtless more on the horizon. Industry-wide layoffs, a looming election, and changing public perceptions are all having an impact. How will pharma companies staff their organizations? And what does this mean for the existing sales model? To answer these questions—and more—Pharmaceutical Executive teamed up with its sister publication, Pharmaceutical Representative, to convene a panel of experts. An edited transcript of that discussion follows.
Joanna Breitstein (executive editor, Pharmaceutical Executive): News of sales force downsizing has captured headlines, but how do these layoffs correlate to pharma's changing sales model?
Sandy Jennings (senior vice president of selling solutions and operations, inVentiv Health): Overall, we see that large and emerging pharmas are looking for a more flexible model, where they can quickly respond to FDA delays or generic hostile intrusion that is really challenging the patent expirations of some major brands. They need to create models where they can upsize and downsize without having to put out a press release to the financial community. Contract sales organizations can help them do that.
It's difficult for pharma companies as they optimize their field force structure to determine how long that optimization will last. Ideally, you'd like to get two or three years out of the structure that you put into place.
Matthew Herman (editor-in-chief, Pharmaceutical Representative): Many companies are moving to the specialty model. How does the change manifest itself at the rep level?
Todd Lambert (national sales director, GI business unit, Shire): Big Pharma is looking at some of the ways smaller companies operate.
Rick Rosenthal (associate principal, director of sales force effectiveness research, Health Strategies Group): In primary care and specialty offices, the way reps are effective ends up being very different. In a typical primary care office-based call, reps must understand what it takes to generate the intent to prescribe a drug and how to remove the roadblocks to that prescription.
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|PV Community Center floods
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Sub-zero temperatures during the second week of December are believed to be the culprit in the flooding of the Pleasant Valley Community Center building southeast of Holyoke.
Members of the board discovered a moldy and wet mess in the building sometime around mid-January. They believe the water ran for two or three weeks after the pipes broke.
Board member Garry Kramer said they have estimated repairs will be in the $5,000-6,000 range after everything is gutted. Since they haven't had insurance on the building for a while, funding will need to be sought.
Ceiling tiles are ruined, as well as the sheet rock and wood framing inside. The moisture also produced a large amount of mold. Kramer said the tables are severely warped and will need to be replaced as well.
Garry and his wife Tina said no one had been in the building since September. They usually hold card parties every other week during the farming off-season, but with harvest running later than usual this past year, they didn't get around to it. Their card parties usually draw 16-20 participants.
Other activities such as family events and wedding parties are held in the building. Kramer said the Eureka and 4-H clubs use the building sometimes also.
As for now, they aren't planning to seek help from local businesses. They will, however, start to accept donations from members of the community. Kramer also said they may look into grant funding.
The Kramers said they haven't figured out all the plans yet, but they may eliminate one of the bathrooms and make the kitchen and old pop stand smaller since there are no longer ball games played out there.
Kramer believes the steel 24'x48' foot building, located four miles south and nine and a half east of Holyoke, was built in 1978.
Anyone with questions or who would like to help can contact Kramer at 854-3318.
Board members for the PV Community Center include Ray Malleck, Gale Haynes, Randy Weis, Peggy Bennett and Kramer. Tina said Ron Miles and Ron Thompson have also been working out there.


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VENICE, La. & BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss.- From the port side of an immaculate, 36-foot Yellowfin boat off the coast of southern Louisiana, charter boat captain Trey Pique is fishing for oil. The Louisiana native baits his hook with a purple lure and a long strip of white plastic. A moment later, he casts the line into a wide streak of brownish water near the side of the boat. The goal: Find out if the brown streak is oil.
More than three weeks after the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded 50 miles south of Louisiana, killing 11 people before sinking 5,000 feet to the ocean floor and gushing at least 5,000 barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico each day, Pique's routine has changed. The charter boat captain, based in Venice, La., on the southernmost tip of the state, normally ferries recreational fishing groups to catch huge specimens of tuna, red snapper, and mahi-mahi. Today he's taking two staffers from the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) to search these waters for oil specimens.
A few minutes after casting, Pique reels in his line and inspects the white strip of plastic. It's clean, and that's a good sign: It probably means the brown streak isn't oil. But Pique wonders where the substance might be lurking. So do his customers: Pique is ferrying NWF workers because most of his fishing clients canceled their trips this week, worried about what's below the water's surface. Emily Guidry Schatzel from NWF shares their fears: "We're worried about a hidden disaster."
The worry is widespread: Though a mixture of heavy winds, ocean currents, and chemical dispersants kept oil from soaking Gulf Coast shores in the first weeks after the April 20 explosion, some scientists and coastal residents worry that the unseen oil may be wreaking untold havoc below the surface. Others warned that a "loop current" could carry plumes of oil to the Florida Keys and up the East Coast.
BP officials downplayed the implications: After the company that once leased the sunken rig finally managed to siphon some oil from the gushing pipe-nearly a month after the explosion-BP CEO Tony Hayward predicted a "very, very modest" environmental impact from the spill.
Others aren't so sure: On the same day Hayward predicted a modest impact, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal reported that he saw "heavy oil" in some of the state's wetlands and marshlands during a flyover. He predicted more oil on Louisiana shores. And aerial photographs showed a rusty sheen the size of Delaware.
Fishermen, seafood workers, and residents along the Gulf Coast worry about what's invisible: millions of gallons of oil that could cause catastrophic damage to a fishing industry that provides one-fourth of all U.S. seafood. That industry is at the top of the economic food chain on the Gulf Coast, and it sustains much of the region still recovering from Hurricane Katrina.
With broad swaths of fishing waters closed after the oil spill, the industry already is suffering. And with hurricane season starting June 1, many in the region-especially in small coastal towns-wonder if they can endure another disaster, natural or man-made.
In the small coastal town of Venice, what's not happening is striking. A handmade sign above an empty fish-cleaning station at Venice Marina declares: "Fishing Capitol of the World." But the nearly deserted marina betrays a new reality. Rows of boats normally gone on fishing trips on sunny mornings like this one in May are idle in slips. Commercial shrimp boats sit empty, bearing painted names like Capt Sang and Lucky Day.
Pique, a charter boat captain working in the marina, says this is usually one of the busiest times of the year for recreational fishing. Pique says he was on track for at least 40 more charter trips than last year. But the spill has gutted business: Clients are canceling, and new reservations are nonexistent.
That's frustrating for Pique, who says plenty of areas are still open for recreational fishing. But with officials opening and closing new areas nearly every day, customers don't want to risk losing money on an expensive trip. Pique understands, but it makes him nervous: "This is how I pay my bills and provide for my family."
For now, Pique hopes to work for BP helping with clean-up. The company is hiring local fishermen and boat captains to help transport emergency workers, carry boom designed to protect shores from oil, and skim oil from the surface of the water. Many are already working: Shrimp boats coming back from the disaster site bear long strands of yellow and red boom soaked in oil.
Like many fishermen, Pique is waiting for a call from BP. If he does get work, the captain knows it will only last a limited time, and he wonders how much business will be left when it's over: "It's just a stepping stone-but to what?"
With uncertainty abounding, BP officials don't even know the answer to that question, but they are preparing for the long haul. A nearby marina tucked away from traffic and onlookers serves as a staging ground for emergency operations in Venice. It's one of 17 similar staging grounds across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.
Officials say some 20,000 personnel are responding to the disaster on sea and land across the region. By mid-May, officials reported nearly 1,000 vessels at the disaster site, including skimmers, tugs, barges, and recovery vessels.
In Venice, the town of 450 residents has nearly doubled with an influx of workers. BP officials have leased an 18-acre site for three months, with an option to renew for a year. The site is filled with heavy equipment, booms, vessels, airplanes, and practical necessities like a dining hall that serves lunch to 900 people. In town hall meetings and media interviews, BP officials have insisted they will stay in the region until the job is finished, a timeframe impossible to predict.
For Wendy McDonald, the unpredictability is wearying. McDonald is a city councilwoman in Bay St. Louis, Miss., a small coastal town 60 miles northeast of New Orleans that knows disaster well: Hurricane Katrina devastated the town in 2005. Five years later, the city-like many others along the Gulf Coast-is still recovering.
Though many residents never rebuilt their homes, and workers are still replacing badly damaged sewage systems in some areas, a drive near the shoreline is encouraging: Once-empty slabs are filling up again with neatly kept homes. A quaint downtown district offers restaurants, antiques, and art. And for now, the beaches look pristine.
McDonald, a native of Bay St. Louis, also serves as executive director for Habitat for Humanity. The organization builds about 40 homes each year in the town, and nearly every new homeowner is a Katrina victim. With the town finally regaining steam, McDonald says the uncertainty of the oil spill is taunting: "It's like the monster under the bed."
Fishermen in the town are already suffering from water closures, and McDonald says that affects everyone: "Fishermen don't get any work, and then they don't spend any money. Then restaurants and gas stations are hurt. It has a snowball effect."
That snowball effect is hard to stop, even for locals accustomed to disaster. "If this was a hurricane, we'd know what to do," says McDonald. "We'd board up our windows and buy our supplies. But we don't know what to do with this."
Figuring out what to do falls partly to Brian Adam, director of the county's emergency management agency. At a daily meeting in a donated office space, local officials join Coast Guard representatives, clean-up experts, and BP officials to discuss strategy. Adam gives an update: Workers are testing water and air quality. Others are testing a large batch of dead fish found on the beach for possible contamination. Locals are helping to lay boom for absorbing oil.
County supervisor Steve Seymoura reports that he viewed the sheen in a flyover. His conclusion: "We better pace ourselves." Seymour tells the group that the effects of the massive oil spill may be long-lasting. After the meeting, he says that the county's hurricane response makes coordination and logistics easier this time, but "we don't want to burn ourselves out on the front end."
At the nearby Bayou Caddy marina, Keath Ladner is also bracing himself. The oyster and shrimp distributor is a third-generation seafood man who distributes millions of pounds of seafood each year. His family lost the entire business during Katrina, but Ladner rebuilt. He normally buys oysters and shrimp from between 60 to 100 fishermen in the local port and resells them to processing facilities in states as far away as Delaware.
These days, he has nothing to sell.
Standing on a dock next to a slew of idle equipment and empty trucks, Ladner says the local water closures have closed his business for now. Though nearly 80 percent of federal waters remained open for fishing by mid-May, not all of the water is equally productive. Ladner says the fishermen he hires for his business get nearly all of their catch from the waters now closed by officials. "There's nothing I can do right now," he says. "Zero. It's like Katrina has come through and stopped everything again."
Ladner isn't optimistic about the industry's future. He thinks the massive amounts of oil in the Gulf could cause long-term damage to fisheries: "I believe that what's on the bottom is going to be a later nightmare." He's also worried about the massive amounts of chemical dispersants workers are dumping into the water to break up the oil. "Anything that's got a chemical strong enough to disperse oil-what can that do to fisheries?" he asks. "If the fish eat all this and get contaminated-how can you eat that?"
Some scientists have similar worries: An assessment by the National Institute for Undersea Science and Technology reported that the underwater pipe may be spewing far more oil than BP estimates, and that the substance could create massive "dead zones" where creatures can't live because of lack of oxygen in the water. That could create a major problem in the water's food chain.
Vernon Asper, a professor of marine science at the University of Southern Mississippi, told NPR that the spill is creating huge plumes of oil in the water. He said the largest plume could be 15 or 20 miles long and 4 or 5 miles wide.
Others expressed concerns about the dispersant that workers are dumping into the water. The product is among the more toxic chemicals available for use in water, and among the least effective in breaking up oil, according to information provided by the Environmental Protection Agency. EPA officials defended use of the chemical, saying it was on hand in large quantities after the spill and far less toxic than oil.
That's not much comfort to Harold Strong. From a shrimp boat docked next to Ladner's equipment, Strong says he thinks shrimping is over for now. Strong, 58, has fished these waters for 45 years. He mostly sells to Ladner, but water closures have left him without work since the spill. He hopes to work for BP, helping with cleanup, but the transition is hard: "Everything was picking up again, but this has ended it."
Strong says despite the massive accident, he thinks off-shore drilling will continue. "They can debate all they want in Washington, but when it all comes down to it, they all drive the same kind of vehicles, and they all want to get around, and nobody changes," he says. "Money doesn't make the world go round. Fuel does. Without the fuel, it doesn't matter how much money you got-everything stops."
For now, President Obama has called for a temporary stop to new off-shore drilling. Environmental groups have called for a permanent ban, saying the spill proves such drilling is too risky.
But Samuel Thernstrom of the American Enterprise Institute says it's important to consider the rarity of oil spill accidents. And he says the emerging picture of human error in the oil spill teaches a lesson. "What we've discovered is not some uncontrollable technical challenge with deepwater drilling," he says. "There were mistakes made by different companies and the federal agencies regulating those companies."
While BP's CEO has admitted that the company should have better planned for such a disaster instead of improvising solutions that took weeks to implement, the corporation has also laid blame on Transocean, the company that owned the rig, even as the federal government blamed BP. Others have focused on the government's failures in the disaster.
U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar did acknowledge significant problems in the Minerals Management Service-the federal agency that oversees drilling-including ethical scandals and lax oversight of oil companies. But Salazar suggested the administration would continue to pursue off-shore drilling, despite some calls to end such projects.
Conn Carroll of the Heritage Foundation says that less federal regulation may be a better response to the spill. He points out that the federal government caps corporate liability for oil disasters at $75 million. Carroll says imposing fewer regulations and full responsibility for all damages could motivate companies to guard against risks without federal interference.
(For now, BP has said it will pay for damages beyond $75 million.)
Back in Bay St. Louis, many residents are less worried about who's to blame than what will happen. Jean Larroux, pastor of Lagniappe Presbyterian Church, says the community may simply have to wait and see. Lagniappe began in the aftermath of Katrina, and its members have devoted years to helping the town's residents rebuild. They'd like to help again with this disaster, but there's little they can do: Officials require most cleanup volunteers or workers to undergo a 40-hour hazmat training class. Even those with training are still waiting for deployment.
That makes waiting difficult."I think this may be a slower, longer-lasting disaster that does not solicit major funding and volunteers, but rather slowly eats away at the economy and soul of our community," he says. "Once again we know God really is at work, but we just really aren't sure what He's doing.
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Ned Yost media session: July 9
Heading into Saturday's 6:10 game three against the Detroit Tigers, Royals manager Ned Yost said he would like to see starter Luke Hochevar throw a lot of strikes and avoid giving the opposition a big inning that has overshadowed recent strong starts.
"It's always like one inning that he gets in trouble, but he's working through that," Yost said. "He knows it and he's trying to find ways to deter it."
Yost also praised his young club for their ability to bounce back from close losses. The Royals are 19-29 in games decided by two runs or less.
"I've been very impressed with the way that our kids continue to deal with tough losses," Yost described. "These kids have the ability to feel it and wear it, but when they come through the clubhouse door the next day, they push it off and they're ready to go again."
KC's skipper pointed out that losing can have a domino effect and that his young team has shown resilience to avoid letting a carryover take place.
"That's good because when losses pile up, they can lead to more losses if you let them," Yost explained. "These kids have done a really, really good job of not letting that happen."
Wilson Betemit will start at third base on Saturday night in a spot start that Yost had already planned before Betemit entered Friday's game following Chris Getz's ejection at the end of the fourth inning.
"Last night was a good opportunity to get Wilson at-bats, and then [tonight will] give him back-to-back days with some at-bats," Yost said. "It's hard to trying to do what he's doing – keep his timing, staying sharp – when you're playing once every 10 days."
Yost said that regular third basemen Mike Moustakas will return to the starting lineup on Sunday. He noted that his rookie might benefit from a night off to get a mental break, and that he wants Moustakas facing off against Detroit ace Justin Verlander in the series finale.


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