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Here are this week's restaurant inspections:
Violation letters were issued to the following restaurants that received unsatisfactory inspections. Their deadlines to correct the problems are May 13 to 14.
Nahil Zahran
d/b/a 9-Eleven Grocery & Deli
1215 Lodi St., Syracuse
April 23 inspection
Individual observed smoking tobacco cigarette in establishment. Lower shelving noted covered with aluminum foil, not smooth and easily cleanable. Interior of doors on preparation coolers not clean. Hand wash sink lacks paper towels. Mouse droppings noted on dry storage shelving adjacent to basement entrance and evidence of mice noted on traps.
387 North Midler Ave., LLC
d/b/a All In Sports Bar and Grill
387 N Midler Ave., Syracuse
April 24 inspection
Spray bottle of sanitizer stored next to condiments and single service items (corrected). Clean sanitized forks stored above three bay sink in dish room not stored inverted. Poly cutting board noted in poor repair. Wiping cloths at bar not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Interior of ice machine and one soda boot not clean. Floor fan in kitchen not clean. Ladies' toilet room lacks covered receptacle. Men's toilet room lacks single service towels. Floors under equipment at cook line not clean. Lights in dish room, in kitchen and in keg cooler not shielded.
Antonio's To Go Fairmount, LLC
d/b/a Antonio's To Go
3528 W Genesee St., Syracuse
April 22 inspection
Bottle of chemical stored next to single service plates (corrected). In-use knife stored between preparation tables (corrected). Employees preparing food lack hair restraints. Poly cutting board noted heavily scored, not smooth and easily cleanable. Side of pizza oven next to fryer not clean. Hood filters and ceiling grates not clean. Establishment noted operating without a valid Food Service Establishment Permit.
NY Bacon Brothers Limited Liability Company
d/b/a Bacon Brothers
104 Fergerson Park, North Syracuse
April 26 inspection
Single service cups not clean (discarded). Hand wash station not set up. Floor noted in poor repair.
Rui Xiang Shi
d/b/a Chang Jiang North
7575 Buckley Road, North Syracuse
April 17 inspection
Container of oil and garlic in preparation top cooler noted at 50 degrees (corrected). Some bags used for food storage not of food grade material. Several pots stored directly on raw broccoli and several containers of food in preparation top noted double stacked without hard covers. Knife stored on shelf above preparation top cooler not clean. Aluminum bowl used as scoop in uncooked rice lacks handle. Several packages of raw shrimp noted improperly thawing on three bay sink. Most wire shelving in walk-in cooler noted with rust and in poor repair. Wiping cloths at cook line not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Hand held can opener and stainless steel bowls and plastic food pans storing food at cook line all not clean. Shelf above three-bay sink not clean. Sewer odor noted emanating from in-floor grease trap, possible leakage noted. Floors around grease trap, in toilet room and around some equipment not clean. Unclean aprons stored on preparation table.
Dinosaur Restaurants, LLC
d/b/a Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
246 W Willow St., Syracuse
April 17 inspection
Raw whole shell eggs stored in walk-in meat cooler in rear kitchen noted cracked and broken (voluntarily discarded). Bartender observed slicing oranges without wearing gloves, bare hand contact noted (voluntarily discarded). Sanitizer buckets noted on food preparation areas (corrected). Spray bottle of chemical stored on take-out containers in basement (corrected). Large containers of beef gravy improperly cooled in containers with depths greater than four inches, noted between 56 degrees-58 degrees (voluntarily discarded approximately sixteen gallons). Cheese sauce stored in cooler noted between 53 degrees-56 degrees (voluntarily discarded). Chicken stored in hot holding noted at 123 degrees and macaroni and cheese stored at preparation top noted at 105 degrees (both corrected). Sauces stored on floor in front kitchen. Containers of food in preparation top cooler and in reach-in cooler near grill in front kitchen noted double stacked without hard covers. Bag of onions stored on floor in second kitchen. Containers of lemons, containers of drink mixes and case of wine stored on floor in walk-in cooler in basement. Coffee filters at bar not stored protected. Single service items throughout establishment not stored inverted. Single service items stored on floor in front kitchen. Some coolers lack thermometers. Evidence of employee beverage consumption noted in food preparation areas. Gaskets on preparation top cooler noted in poor repair. Clean sanitized pans not air-dried before stacking. Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soda boots at bar, area behind nozzles on soda machine at bar and ice machines in basement and in rear kitchen all not clean. Exterior of bulk fryer bins, fan guards in beer cooler, fan guards in basement walk-in cooler and wire racks and lower shelving throughout both kitchens all not clean. Women's toilet room in upstairs dining area lacks covered receptacle. Floors in meat cooler, in small walk-in freezer and under shelving in walk-in cooler in basement all not clean. Lights in front kitchen lack shields. Light shield in dessert cooler at bar lacks end caps. Coats noted hanging on food storage shelving in second kitchen.
Syracuse Foodservice Group, Inc.
d/b/a Dunkin Donuts
649 N Salina St., Syracuse
April 29 inspection
Female employee observed returning to work from toilet room and not washing hands (corrected). Female employee observed cleaning and sanitizing preparation table while wearing gloves, then starting food preparation without washing hands and changing gloves (corrected). Sanitizing bucket stored next to food service gloves on counter (corrected). Case of muffins stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Sugar scoop stored directly on lid of bulk food container, not a clean sanitized surface. Men's toilet room noted out of order. Lids noted open on cardboard and garbage dumpsters.
Great Northern Kitchens, LLC
d/b/a Great Northern Pizza Kitchen
316 Towne Drive, Fayetteville
April 29 inspection
Can of artichokes in upstairs storage room noted severely dented (corrected). Raw chicken wings stored next to ready-to-eat foods in small reach-in-cooler by fryers (corrected). Crumbly blue cheese, feta cheese, sliced tomatoes, diced tomatoes and chicken in top of preparation cooler and roast beef, salami, chicken and pork in bottom of preparation cooler all noted between 52 degrees-56 degrees (voluntarily discarded). Salad preparation cooler not operating properly to maintain temperature of potentially hazardous foods at or below 45 degrees. Bottled soda, bottled water and box soda stored on floor in upstairs storage area. Containers of food noted on floor in walk-in cooler. In-use knives stored in sanitizer between uses. Case of take-out containers stored on floor in upstairs storage area. Salad preparation cooler lacks thermometer (corrected). Male employee preparing food lacks hair restraint. Sanitizing buckets in front not clean, floating debris noted (corrected). Wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Dough pans storing cheese and deli meats in walk-in cooler not clean. Exterior of bulk food containers in walk-in cooler, fan guards in walk-in cooler and exterior, interior and door tracks on small reach-in cooler by fryer all not clean. Hand wash sink in kitchen not easily accessible. Floors under fryer, in walk-in cooler and under box soda upstairs all not clean. Hood filters above fryers not clean.
Julie's Diner, Inc.
d/b/a Julie's Diner
3800 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse
April 29 inspection
Probe thermometer not available to evaluate temperature of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and/or holding (corrected). Spray bottle of chemical stored next to loaves of bread on lower shelf (corrected). Box of soda stored on floor in utility room and cases of chicken breasts stored on floor in walkin cooler. Tray of bacon in walk-in cooler not stored covered/protected. Coffee filters not stored protected. Several coolers lack thermometers. One poly cutting board noted in poor repair. Interior of cooler drawers, interiors of reach-in coolers at preparation line and chute on ice machine all not clean. Lower shelving throughout cook line, exterior of cooking equipment, exterior of bulk sugar container, upper shelving in dish room and exterior of ice machine all not clean. Motor and condenser area of ice machine not clean. Debris noted on ground in garbage dumpster area. Floor edges throughout establishment and floor under equipment not clean. Walls in dish area not clean. Ventilation hood filters not clean. Personal items stored on shelf in dry storage area, on meat slicer (corrected) and next to food items under front counter.
King Wok of North Syracuse Inc.
d/b/a King Wok of North Syracuse
315 N Main St., North Syracuse
April 23 inspection
Raw chicken, raw beef and raw whole shell eggs stored above raw vegetables in walk-in cooler (corrected). Accurate thermometer not available to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and/or holding (corrected). Container of cooked chicken pieces in walk-in cooler noted covered while cooling and in container with depth greater than four inches, noted at 120 degrees (corrected). Bulk containers storing uncooked rice and flour not of food grade material. Lid on chest freezer noted in poor repair. Lower shelf of preparation table, upper corners of preparation top cooler and top of broiler oven all not clean.
Nancy's Deli & Café, LLC
d/b/a Nancy's Deli & Café
1000 E Genesee St., Syracuse
April 21 inspection
Raw fish stored above ready-to-eat foods in reach-in-cooler (corrected). Chemical stored next to single service items in storage cabinet (corrected). Cream cheese stored at room temperature noted at 72 degrees (voluntarily discarded). Tuna fish stored in preparation top of reach-in cooler noted at 57 degrees, not prepared using prechilled ingredients (corrected). Male employee preparing food lacks hair restraint. Some coolers lack accessible thermometers. Wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Interior of hot chocolate machine and door tracks on cooler not clean. Some floor areas under shelving not clean.
New Fuji Rest. Inc.
d/b/a New Fuji Rest./Joe Reddick's Sports Bar
2960 Erie Blvd E, Syracuse
April 24 inspection
Mold noted on walls in men's toilet room, near dish area, under hand wash sink, near ice machine, behind shelving near electrical box and in rear of kitchen near fire exit.
PB & J's Lunch Box, LLC
d/b/a PB & J's Lunch Box
345 S Edwards Ave., Syracuse
April 26 inspection
Hand washing facilities not functioning (corrected).
The following restaurants were found by the Onondaga County Health Department to be operating within acceptable standards at the time of the inspection from April 27 to May 3.
A Mexican Affair
2324 Court St., Syracuse
Avalon Copy Center
901 N State St., Syracuse
Basil Leaf Ristorante
3920 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse
The Brick House Café
5885 E Circle Drive, Suite 115, Cicero
Camillus Senior Citizen Center
27 First St., Camillus
Catering at the Zoo
1 Conservation Place, Syracuse
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3496 Erie Blvd E, Syracuse
Dunkin Donuts
4744 Buckley Road, Liverpool
Gannon's Isle
1525 Valley Drive, Syracuse
Giuseppe's Pizzeria of Otisco
2537 Otisco Valley Road, Marietta
Johnny O's 19th Hole
132 N Main St., Minoa
JP's Tavern
109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville
Julie's Place/Karen's Catering
770 James St., Syracuse
Jungle Café
1 Conservation Place, Syracuse
Knights of the Cross Community
811 N Salina St., Syracuse
Little Caesars Pizza
307 W Manlius St., East Syracuse
Marcellus Nutrition Site
Main Street, Marcellus
P.E.A.C.E., Inc. Sr. Nutrition @ Town of Clay Senior
4948 Route 31, Clay
Pappa Chubb @ The Silverbrook Café
103 Bennett Road, Camillus
Pasta's Italian Deli, Pizzeria & Catering Co.
2201 Milton Ave., Solvay
Peter's Polar Parlor
3345 Milton Ave., Syracuse
Regal Carousel Cinemas
9586 Carousel Mall, Syracuse
306 Hiawatha Blvd W, Syracuse
Scoops Ice Cream
9 Warren St., Tully
Simply Desserts
3520 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay
Skaneateles Community Center Senior Nutrition Site
97 State St., Skaneateles
2136 W Genesee St., Westvale Plaza, Syracuse
Sweeties Desserts
3321 Route 11, LaFayette
Take A Break
121 Woodruff Ave., Syracuse
Thruway Deli
290 Elwood Davis Road, Liverpool
5845 E Circle Drive, Cicero
The following restaurants were found to have corrected previously cited violations during re-inspection.
China House East
4114 W Genesee St., Syracuse
Chorong House
1121 E Fayette St., Syracuse
Conroy's Seneca Knolls Diner
7249 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse
H & K Chinese Restaurant
7252 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse
Kawa Japanese Cuisine
7421 Oswego Road, Liverpool
Limp Lizard Roadside Cantina
224 N Main St., North Syracuse
Rise N Shine, II
6393 Thompson Road, Syracuse
West Taft Deli
4820 West Taft Road, Liverpool


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Victory Park dedicated
There was a time when rows of neat little houses with spectacular views had large, grassy lawns and fragrant flower bushes.
Young children played outside in the quiet community while their mothers hung the daily wash on the clothesline to dry. The sound of big band music drifted down the block.
They were here then and theyre here now, and theyve watched as the new grew old and has now become new once more.
A gathering Thursday brought the old and the new together. The memories came flooding back, as former residents of Victory Homes held places of honor at the dedication ceremony of Victory Park.
Back when Whidbey Island Naval Air Station was new, 200 little homes were built for military families off Regatta Drive at the Seaplane Base. Those houses were home to thousands of men, women, and children over the course of six decades.
The Victory Homes development was demolished last year two of the units were preserved for historys sake to make way for 200 two, three and four bedroom townhouses to house military families on Whidbey Island in the 21st century.
Called Victory Park, the new development consists of modern, attractive homes with garages, large utility rooms and Corian kitchen counter tops.
The former residents, who lived in Victory Homes in the 1940s and 1950s, say the new homes are a far cry from the ones they lived in, but at the time, they loved living there just the same.
It was delightful and it didnt seem so little at the time, Myra Christiansen said of Victory Homes No. 20, her home from 1948 to 1950. Christiansens husband was a sailor, and the couple moved into the military family housing unit when their daughter was three months old.
She took her first steps here, Christiansen said after the ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday. She had her first Christmas here.
While Christiansen said that the old, smaller Victory Homes had bigger yards and an unobstructed view of the harbor, she thinks the kids today will like living in the new homes.
Theyre lovely. Im sure everyone will thoroughly enjoy it, Christiansen said while touring the fully furnished model.
Others remember feeling lucky to live in Victory Homes, some of which were as small as 325 square feet.
Dale and Peg Johnson remember exactly when they moved into Victory Homes.
We moved in in August of 44, as newlyweds, Dale Johnson said. I was at the torpedo shop and she was the public works officers secretary.
That was the reason we got in, Peg Johnson chimed in. His (rank) was too low, to qualify for military family housing.
When the couple first moved into unit 139, they had to burn coal for cooking and heating water. Because Peg Johnson was the public works officers secretary, theirs was the first housing unit to get an electric range and water heater.
From the eight months the Johnsons lived in their Victory home, they took with them an unforgettable memory.
We lived two houses down from a guy that played piano for the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Dale Johnson said. We loved to sit outside and listen to that guy play.
One woman left behind a little bit of herself that she went back years later to retrieve.
Helene Marsh lived in Victory Homes No. 1 from 1952 to 1957. She planted the original lilac bushes, which grew taller and more fragrant each year.
I always kept telling myself I wanted to go back and cut a bouquet of those flowers, Marsh said Thursday.
She did just that three years ago, when she returned to the neighborhood and knocked on the door of the house she lived in more than 40 years before. A young mother came to the door, and when Marsh told her the reason for the visit, the young woman invited Marsh to take all the lilac blooms she wanted. She left with two bushy bouquets.
The lilac bushes are now gone, and Marsh laments not coming by to dig up at least one and take it away before the old homes were demolished. She said she hopes someone might have dug one up and transplanted it elsewhere.
Sally Simpson lived in Victory Homes 43 in 1952 and 1953, when her husband, Martin, was stationed here. Their children Lorraine and Jim were teens then, and they still live in Oak Harbor today. The Simpsons house was one of the bigger ones, with three bedrooms. But still, they remember the house being small, especially by todays standards.
Like my husband says, Lorraine (Simpson) Pratt said, they were so small you couldnt swing a cat in it.
As Sally Simpson sat at the kitchen table of the newly built model home, she marveled at the differences between the homes she lived in 50 years ago and the homes now in their place.
This is so nice, Simpson said. I think they listened to a bunch of Navy wives. Its got a bunch of things we wanted.
The new homes are opening up for residency and about 11 families have moved in so far. Several more are coming online per week, said Anne Baker, director of housing for Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. The new townhouses average about 1,300 square feet.
Its been a long time coming, Capt. Steve Black, commanding officer of Whidbey Island NAS, said about the new housing in his remarks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. But theyre here now and theyre wonderful.
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Baltimore County police are investigating an early-morning shooting in Catonsville.
Officers were called to the unit block of Shipley Avenue around 2:45 a.m. Wednesday, where they found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
The man was taken to an area hospital for treatment. His condition isn't known.
Investigators believe the victim was walking in that area when he was approached by someone and shot. They're still trying to determine if he was targeted.
The victim's identity hasn't been released yet, and officials have not said if they have any suspects in the case.
Anyone with information should call detectives at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP.
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I use an electric fence that works great for my dogs! One or Two good shocks and they will not come back!I have 4 dogs in my backyard. Bought the fence at Lowes!


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When Krystal Roggow went to talk to her estranged husband Raymond Roggow outside of a Willis home late on July 19, she just wanted him to go home.
"I ran to Ray's car on the passenger side and was telling to leave, go home. Go home to the kids, just get out of there," she said. "I didn't know what was going to happen. I didn't know."
What she thought was going to be a quick conversation quickly turned tragic. Raymond Roggow pulled out a gun, pointed it Nicholas Elka and pulled the trigger multiple times, missing Elka the first time but striking him twice in the back with two subsequent shots. Raymond Roggow then turned the gun on himself with Krystal Roggow just feet away.
The Roggows were going through a divorce and had been dating other people. On the night of July 19, Krystal Roggow was with Nicholas Elka, whom she had been seeing, her sister and her sister's boyfriend. She said Raymond began texting Elka while they were out.
Elka eventually told the rest of the group they had to go back to the home in the 8500 block of Bunton Road, because Raymond Roggow wanted to talk. Krystal Roggow said Elka wouldn't show her the texts they were exchanging, but she wasn't worried.
"I didn't think Ray would do anything," she said.
When they arrived, Raymond Roggow was already at the home, parked in front of Elka's residence. She said she got out first and tried to talk to Raymond Roggow — the two had been separated for months but were trying to remain civil for the sake of their children —but she could tell he had been drinking.
Elka followed behind her and walked up to Raymond Roggow's window.
"He said to Ray, 'Let's talk, you wanted to talk,'" Krystal Roggow said. "That's when Ray pulled out a gun and said, 'Yeah let's talk.'"
She said Raymond Roggow fired one shot at Elka and missed. Elka began running to his parents' home, next door to his residence, and Raymond Roggow fired multiple times, striking Elka twice.
Raymond Roggow then fired a single shot into his head, killing himself instantly. He was 30 years old.
Elka was taken to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital and went into surgery for three and a half hours, grandfather Larry Woerst said. He was expected to survive, but an update on his condition has not been available in recent days.
The Roggows had four children between them, aged 5, 6, 10 and 12. Krystal Roggow said they were married for three years and had been dating for much longer.
"In just the past couple weeks, we were starting to talk and be civil because of the kids," she said.
The week since the shooting on Bunton Road has tossed Krystal Roggow and her children's lives into a sort of tragic chaos.
She's had to break the news to her children, all the while still coming to grips with Raymond Roggow's death on her own. It's something she's still struggling to wrap her mind around.
"I still expect him to call or text me," she said.
There'd never been any signs of violence from Raymond Roggow, she said, adding that no one saw such a violent act coming from a man who was devoted to his children.
Krystal Roggow spoke at length Sunday about how much Raymond Roggow loved the couple's four children.
"He loved his kids. His kids were his world," she said. "Every chance he had when he was off work, it was all about the kids."
All of which just makes everything that took place on that rural Willis road last week all the more baffling to Krystal Roggow. She's doing what she can — organizing Raymond Roggow's funeral, picking up his toolbox from work, etc. — but it's a tragedy that has shaken her.
Her voice is tired and a little bewildered when she says, "I don't understand what happened on Saturday."
Kyle Feldscher covers cops and courts for The Ann Arbor News. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or you can follow him on Twitter. Find all Washtenaw County crime stories here.


text: [Federal Register Volume 78, Number 224 (Wednesday, November 20, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 69552-69553] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-27460] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy 32 CFR Part 701 [Docket ID: USN-2013-0039] Privacy Act; Implementation AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Direct final rule with request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Department of the Navy is updating the Navy Privacy Act Program by adding the (k)(5) exemption to accurately describe the basis for exempting the records in the system of records notice NM03800-1, Naval Global Maritime, Foreign, Counterterrorism and Counter Intelligence Operation Records. This direct final rule makes non- substantive changes to the Department of the Navy's Program rules. These changes will allow the Department to add exemption rules to the Department of the Navy Privacy Program rules that will exempt applicable Department records and/or material from certain portions of the Privacy Act. This will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of DoD's program by ensuring the integrity of the security and investigative material complied for law enforcement purposes by the Department of the Navy and the Department of Defense. This rule is being published as a direct final rule as the Department of Defense does not expect to receive any adverse comments, and so a proposed rule is unnecessary. DATES: The rule will be effective on January 29, 2014 unless adverse comment is received by January 21, 2014. If adverse comment is received, Department of the Navy will publish a timely withdrawal of the rule in the Federal Register. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: * Federal Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. * Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 4800 Mark Center Drive; East Tower, 2nd Floor, Suite 02G09, Alexandria, VA 22350-3100. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Robin Patterson at 202-685-6546. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [[Page 69553]] Direct Final Rule and Significant Adverse Comments DoD has determined this rulemaking meets the criteria for a direct final rule because it involves nonsubstantive changes dealing with DoD's management of its Privacy Programs. DoD expects no opposition to the changes and no significant adverse comments. However, if DoD receives a significant adverse comment, the Department will withdraw this direct final rule by publishing a notice in the Federal Register. A significant adverse comment is one that explains: (1) Why the direct final rule is inappropriate, including challenges to the rule's underlying premise or approach; or (2) why the direct final rule will be ineffective or unacceptable without a change. In determining whether a comment necessitates withdrawal of this direct final rule, DoD will consider whether it warrants a substantive response in a notice and comment process. Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review'' and Executive Order 13563, ``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review'' It has been determined that this rule is not a significant rule. This rule does not (1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or adversely affect in a material way the economy; a sector of the economy; productivity; competition; jobs; the environment; public health or safety; or State, local, or tribal governments or communities; (2) Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an action taken or planned by another Agency; (3) Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan programs, or the rights and obligations of recipients thereof; or (4) Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in these Executive orders. Public Law 96-354, ``Regulatory Flexibility Act'' (5 U.S.C. Chapter 6) This rule will not have significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because it is concerned only with the administration of Privacy Act systems of records within the Department of Defense. A Regulatory Flexibility Analysis is not required. Public Law 96-511, ``Paperwork Reduction Act'' (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) This rule does not contain any information collection requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). Section 202, Public Law 104-4, ``Unfunded Mandates Reform Act'' These amendments do not involve a Federal mandate that may result in the expenditure by State, local and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100 million or more and that such rulemaking will not significantly or uniquely affect small governments. Executive Order 13132, ``Federalism'' These amendments do not have substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between the National Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. Therefore, no Federalism assessment is required. List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 701 Privacy. Accordingly, 32 CFR part 701 is amended as follows: PART 701--AVAILABILITY OF DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY RECORDS AND PUBLICATION OF DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY DOCUMENTS AFFECTING THE PUBLIC 0 1. The authority citation for 32 CFR part 701 continues to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552. 0 2. In Sec. 701.128, add paragraph (y) to read as follows: Sec. 701.128 Exemptions for specific Navy record systems. * * * * * (y) System identifier and name: NM03800-1, Naval Global Maritime, Foreign, Counterterrorism and Counter Intelligence Operation Records. (1) Exemptions: Investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for federal civilian employment, military service, federal contracts, or access to classified information may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(5) but only to the extent that such material would reveal the identity of a confidential source. An exemption rule for this system has been promulgated in accordance with the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(1), (2) and (3)(c) and (e) and is published at 32 CFR part 701. (2) Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(5). (3) The reason for asserting this exemption is ensure the integrity of the security and investigative material complied for law enforcement purposes by the Department of the Navy and the Department of Defense. Dated: November 12, 2013. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2013-27460 Filed 11-19-13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P


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MOBILE, Alabama — A Conecuh County woman pleaded guilty Monday to helping a tax preparer obtain hundreds of Social Security numbers, which she then used to file fraudulent income tax returns.
Linda Thomas, 58, of Repton, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the Internal Revenue Service. She faces a maximum of 5 years in prison, but likely will get less under advisory sentencing guidelines.
"Her role in it was fairly small," Federal Defender Carlos Williams said. "So I don't expect her sentence would be very high."
Prosecutors, who worked out a plea bargain before filing charges, agreed to recommend a minimal sentence.
According to the plea agreement, the owner of Preyear's Tax and Check Cashing Services and other similar businesses, approached Thomas in January 2000 about using her Social Security numbers.
The plea document stated that the tax preparer, Alice Mobley, initially paid Thomas and her mother $500 to use their Social Security numbers on tax returns. Mobley, who had locations in Monroe County and elsewhere, pleaded guilty in July and awaits sentencing in January.
In January 2004, according to Thomas' plea agreement, Mobley asked the defendant if she could get other Social Security numbers. Over the next 6 years, Thomas provided Mobley about 50 Social Security numbers a year. Mobley paid $500 for adult numbers and $600 for children's numbers.
Thomas admitted that she would deliver money from Mobley to the people selling their personal information. Those people would pay Thomas about $10 to $20 per person, according to the plea agreement.
When federal agents raided Mobley's home and offices, they found that she had 942 copies of Social Security cards, drivers licenses, Medicaid cards and other "personal identifiers," according to court records. Those included handwritten sheets with names, dates of birth and Social Security numbers.
Mobley had information on 620 people and complete identification on 536 people, according to court records.
Mobley used the Social Security numbers to add fictitious dependents to the tax returns of hundreds of clients in order to claim larger refunds. Some of those people were aware of the undeserved refunds and willingly paid Mobley about $900 each, according to court records.
From 2008 to 2010, Mobley paid 588 refunds totaling more than $1.9 million. Of those, 411 taxpayers received less money than their returns indicated. That sum, $707,662, presumably ended up in Mobley's pocket.


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Serious games is the study of how to design and build applications to take advantage of the engaging nature of videogames to accomplish real world objectives, objectives that are beyond the traditional "for fun" entertainment purpose. Working with the UWB Office of Admissions and the Center for Serious Play, Kelvin and his students have built a series of games to assist potential visitors to tour UWB campus and to assist new students navigate their way on their first day on campus. Current efforts in this area include: the tools required for the automation of building serious games, software development process for designing/building serious games.
Ultra reality is the study of how to reconstruct reality remotely based on samples of the real world. In very limited ways, we can already achieve this goal, e.g., we can view videos from a web-cam and observe reality remotely. The objective of our study is to generalize this paradigm by reconstructing the entire 3D world. For example, imagine a webpage showing you a webcam view of a classroom. Now imagine from home you can manipulate and move the webcam to any new positions around the entire classroom with any new orientations and observing what is happening in the classroom right at that moment, life, in real time. Of course, our study is how to accomplish these manipulations without moving any actual cameras.
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Short answer - I don't know, apart from your standard "non weight bearing" such as swimming.
Also having someone check your form when you're doing these things. E.g. the machinery I use at work (tractors etc) is designed for lanky men so I stretch to reach pedals. If I'm not careful to align my leg with the clutch, it KILLS my knee after a few minutes. And that's only a clutch, not 410 lbs
I'd say get it checked and make sure it is what you think it is. If it is, does it heal after so many months off exercise, or is it chronic? Because that would affect your best course of action.
Also I've never used "static contraction" in this context but is it possible you went too high too quickly in upping the weight?


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2. Water-soaked paper
2.1 Associated problems
2.1.1 Absorption and swelling
Paper has a normal hydroscopic capacity for absorbing water. However, paper made before the middle of the nineteenth century has an even greater capacity for the absorption of water thanks to the greater amount of water-soluble sizing used in that early period. For example, books of this period will absorb up to an average of 80 percent of their original weight. Furthermore, paper of this period used for books or manuscripts is highly vulnerable to microbiological infection. However, such paper will survive total immersion in water for longer periods than paper made after the mid-nineteenth century. Books made after this time were treated with water-resisting sizes; they absorb an average of 60 percent of their weight. So, in estimating the original weight of a collection, if each book weighs about four pounds (1.81 kilograms) when dry and there are, for example, about 20,000 of each period, one must plan for the removal of 64,000 pounds (29,000 kilograms) of water from the earlier period and 48,000 pounds (21,773 kilograms) from the later (5).
As to swelling of books, the mayor part of damage takes place within the first eight hours after soaking.And since the text block and book covers swell more than the covering material, the tensions produced causes the spine to become concave and the fore-edge convex. The straining forces the case of the book to become partially or completely detached (5).
2.1.2 Microbiological infection
Gallo (6) describes a number of schizomycetes (bacterial) actually low in number, and about 100 species of fungi which, under favorable conditions, attack and infest the organic matter in paper. Although the spores of the fungi and the schizomyceti are present in the raw materials used for the manufacturing of paper waiting for conditions favorable for development, the infection of documents is more attributable to the spores ever present in the air or dust. Spores Deed air to develop; a book or a bundle of manuscripts totally immersed in water are immune from attack. And since the spores of the fungi cause more frequent and greater damage than bacteria, this study will focus on the former.
The microbial spores of the fungal plant, of which the most common is called mold, need the following elements in order to reproduce: humidity, a relatively warm temperature, and a nutrient. The first, humidity, is present in abundance when water floods an archives or library. And a temperature higher than normal is present if the season is warm (the problem is less acute if it is cold), if ventilation is poor, if the air conditioning system breaks down, or if there is heat present generated by an extinguished fire. The third element, the nutrient, is essential because the fungal plant, which has no chlorophyll to convert carbon dioxide to carbohydrates for tissue growth, must get its carbohydrates directly from organic matter. Unfortunately, there is plenty of nutrition available in the cellulose of paper, the protein in parchment and leather, along with the nutrients in animal and starch adhesives used to size, glue and paste.
Kowalik (7) adds that microorganisms not only have cellulose at their disposition but also other substances such as lignin, hemicelluloses, pectins, waxes, tannin, and mineral constituents. Furthermore, paper may contain resinous fillers, dyestuffs, added during the productive cycles, and various impurities which may also form a part of the microbial diet.
In any case, if the temperature is in the 18° to 36°C (65° to 96.8 °F) range and the relative humidity above 65 percent, chances are that mold infection will appear on wetted books and documents in about 72 hours after flooding takes place This, however, is not a hard and fast rule. Waters (8) reports a case where mold developed rampantly on the water-soaked spines of rare books to a thickness of 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 12.7 millimeters) some 52 hours from the onset of a disaster. As a matter of fact, during long-term storage fungi will grow, although slowly, at a relative humidity as low as 60 percent. And recently the National Library of Wales (9) experienced mold infection (no flood involved) on a number of items where the relative humidity was not only well below 70 precept, but in some cases as low as 50 percent.
The first visible evidence of mold infection is a white powdery mass that will appear on the surface of a document or a book. Sometimes you need a raking light to detect it. Even a slight trace is a warning that temperature and humidity are above the limits for safety. At this point, the fungal plant has grown hyphae (root-like organs) into the stratum of the nutrient in order to get food for its development. as the plant metabolizes the substances required for its growth, it secretes citric, oxalic, lactic, and other organic acids which damage the material on which the mold is feeding. At the same time, the plant secretes pigments of green, blue, brown, black, red, and yellow color which are deposited on the host. These stains are practically impossible to remove; they can obliterate the text of a manuscript or book.
When mold attacks paper other complex things happen: the strength supplied by the sizing in paper diminishes; when cellulose suffers the attack, the structure of the paper is damaged to the point that it will become soft or so fragile that it will actually break.
Gallo (6) points out that in some cases fungi can exercise a mechanical action on paper: their hyphae may filtrate between fibers of the paper without actually entering them, or the fruit bodies of the fungi, which are covered with bristles, infiltrate between one feat and another; in both cases the pages of a book or documents in a bundle are welded together.
2.1.3 Adhesion of leaves
When a bundle of documents or a book has been soaked and permitted to dry under favorable conditions, it will begin to lose its water content from the outside surface. Capillary action permits the interior water to move outward and carry with it all varieties of water-soluble materials such as dyes, pigments, adhesives, and acids. In a book, the concentration of these materials, the acids and adhesives in particular, will cause the edges of the text block to become embrittled and edges stick together. Ii these text blocks are left in this condition after drying, serious degradation of the cellulose in the paper will be speeded up (8).
Books on coated paper present special problems. Coatings are usually applied to paper in order to obtain uniformity of surface, to enhance opacity, smoothness, and gloss. The basic components of coatings contain pigments such as China clay or a solubilized protein (10). Waters (8) notes that in the presence of water, starch-based coatings and some casein mixtures may revert from dry adhesive to gel and then back to the solid on drying. When these adhesive mixtures are in a fluid state, any pressure will cause the coatings to weld together and create a permanent bond during the drying cycle.
2.1.4 Migration of inks and dyes
In case of wetted hand-written documents or bound volumes where inks have been used, the archivist and librarian face the problem of feathering or migration of those inks. In the two principal categories of inks, those made from carbon pose no problem since this organic material is not soluble: its binding medium (glue or gum), even when long decayed, leaves the carbon particles embedded in the paper fibers. However, there are inks that may look like carbon but are, in fact, quite soluble. In the second principal category are the so-called iron inks which are compounded from gallotannic acid in the presence of iron in a binding medium. Where carbon remains on the surface, iron inks soak into the paper so that the insoluble iron compounds formed when the ink matures are held as an integral part of the paper surface. In those cases where mature iron inks become a rusty brown or yellowish color it is not safe to assume that all inks of these tones are of iron and therefore insoluble. These same colors can appear with inks made of sepia or beechwood root which are impermanent (11)
Through all times inks have been made according to a multitude of recipes, and as a result vary in substance, appearance, and permanence. Some more modern inks are made "permanent" for fountain pens by using iron sulphate and tannic acid. However, the dyes used for toning will feather in water. Some inks used for writing have little more than a dilute aqueous solution of one or more synthetic dyestuffs. Other "permanent'' inks like those made of iron compounds will run or feather in water until they are matured or, said in another manner, properly oxidized. As for colored inks, most of them are soluble with or without aging.
While most holdings in archives and libraries are of non colored paper, the majority of the more modern material, even if it appears to be white, contains coloring matter added to improve appearance. For toning or coloring there are two mayor classes of colorants used: colored pigments and water soluble dyes. Of these the latter are the most used. The word ''soluble" means that a dye is soluble in water and colors the fibers from a solution in water. Such colors are impermanent and will run when wetted
2.1.5 Time
The problems associated with water damage to archival and library materials - absorption and swelling, mold infection, blocking or adherence of leaves, migration of inks and dyes get worse with the passage of time; salvage becomes more difficult, costs may go up. Future repairs and restoration may become more complicated, more expensive and time consuming. In short, time is a problem if it is not available. However, there is a way to by an unlimited amount: you do it with a process called stabilization by freezing.
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Saturdays at 10:00 p.m. ET on TheBlaze TV, Stu Burguiere takes a comedic look at world events on "The Wonderful World of Stu." Burguiere particularly seems to enjoy exposing the dark side of progressive icons, like Woodrow Wilson and Michael Moore.
On the Glenn Beck Program Thursday, the audience got to see a sneak preview of Burguiere's segment "ruining your heroes" set to air Saturday, and it doesn't look good for 20th century playwright George Bernard Shaw.
"Look on social media, and you'll find countless people who have made a hero out of the playwright George Bernard Shaw," Burguiere began. "Why? Because he sure had a lot of cute sayings! Like this one — 'a happy family is but an earlier heaven.' Adorable. You can tell how much he loves people, can't you?"
The television host proceeded to reveal a number of "cute" artifacts he's had inscribed with lesser-known Shaw quotes.
"Like this," Burguiere said, holding up a pink heart paperweight. "I couldn't find [this quote] on Pinterest, but it says, 'A great many people would have to be put out of existence simply because it wastes other people's time to look after them.'"
Shaw, a Nazi supporter who believed humans should have to "justify their existence," also said: "I appeal to the chemists to discover a humane gas that will kill instantly and painlessly. Deadly, by all means, but humane, not cruel."
Burguiere had that quote inscribed on a pink piggy bank.
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Burguiere said. "He's pretty much a fanboy of Hitler."
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Silver Spring Township is among area municipalities that may have been affected by a data breach at an area payroll service.
Township manager Theresa Eberly told PennLive that the township began taking precautionary steps when they were advised by Paytime Inc., of Upper Allen Township, that the company's computer system was hacked about a month ago.
The township has since discussed the issue with its bank and the superintendent of police, and has advised its employees on the steps they can take to keep their information safe, but so far, they haven't had any issues, Eberly said.
Employees in East Pennsboro Township have been advised, as well, that they may be impacted. They were told to keep an eye on their financial accounts as hackers may have accessed information that included their names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses and phone numbers.
Officials in Carlisle said Wednesday that the borough used Paytime in 2008 and 2009, and employees who worked then may be impacted, too.
However, Camp Hill officials reported Thursday that breach did not affect the borough.
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China won its seventh gold in eight diving events at the Rio Olympics, showing off the superpower's depth with a less heralded champion in men's 10-meter platform.
Chen Aisen claimed the title with 585.30 points Saturday night, displaying the greatest consistency throughout the six-round contest. Three times he topped 100 points on his dives, closing the contest with one that earned perfect scores of 10.
"I never thought I would get this medal for diving and I am still in a state of shock," he said through a translator.
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Summer vacation: Three kids. Two parents. One mini-van. Twelve days. Snapshots from the road...
Jackson, Miss.: Spend the first night with my youngest brother and his wife in their immaculate, child-free home. Decatur, their giant golden-doodle dog, is cleaner and better behaved than my children.
Liberated from the mini-van, Sam shifts into "Leprechaun mode," running amok, gleefully spreading 3-year-old-boy mischief. A decorative coaster is shattered. Fortunately, he is caught before successfully locking himself in my brother's office.
Along Highway 65 in southeast Arkansas: A "Yo Gabba Gabba" DVD marathon in the van sedates Sam; he adores Brobee, the furry green character. Sixteen-month-old Celia alternately examines her toes and randomly screams for joy. My wife delivers snacks to Sophie, way back in the van's third row, via air-mail: By tossing sealed Ziploc bags at her.
"It feels like we've been driving for years," Sophie moans after three hours, with the world-weary ennui of a 5-year-old.
At an abandoned gas station surrounded by epic cornfields, we discover that Celia's diaper has suffered what's known in the parenting trade as a "blowout." "That is horrific," my wife confirms upon viewing the carnage.
Roadside triage involves scrubbing Celia with baby wipes, lining her soiled car seat with plastic bags and fresh diapers, and hoping she doesn't mind the lingering aroma. There is no environmentally friendly way to dispose of the diaper in the cornfield, so it rides along to the next town. (Should you find yourself at the Exxon in Dumas, Ark., avoid the trash can on the left.)
Little Rock, Ark: Celia awakens in the family's communal hotel room at 4:45 a.m. and refuses to go back to sleep. My wife takes one for the team and spends the next 90 minutes watching Celia crawl around the hotel's faux-atrium. They are first in line for the complimentary breakfast buffet at 6 a.m.
Later, I escort Sophie, Sam and Celia to a breakfast encore while my wife naps. Fellow diners include a family from southwest Texas with 10 children, including eight girls in ankle-length prairie dresses. Their mother eyes my relatively modest supply of three offspring, smiles, and says, "That's a good start."
I assure her three kids is an even better finish.
Back in the room, Sam – whose solid navy-blue top now looks more like a Hawaiian shirt, thanks to a yogurt mishap – surreptitiously smears Celia's entire head with toothpaste, proving my point.
Still Waters Resort, outside Branson, Mo.: Sophie and Sam are reunited with Claudia, Mikaela and Jack, their Australian cousins, whom they have not seen in two years. Celia meets them for the first time. Much glee ensues.
Table Rock Lake, Mo.: Sophie does not possess the adventurous spirit of either Lewis or Clark. During a Daddy/daughter canoe trip, she delivers a running commentary of apprehension:
"We can't see the dock any more!" "This is where the big boats go!" "The wind is changing our direction!" "Let's go back!"
I steer us along the wooded shoreline of a quiet cove. In the shallows, I spot what looks like a submerged arrowhead, and reach for it. A snake – 2 feet long and thicker than a garden hose – swims over my hand. I emit a sound that is not particularly masculine.
Sophie does not see the snake. I make a tactical error by telling her about it. She subsequently insists we stay at least 25 feet from shore for the remainder of the journey.
Silver Dollar City amusement park, Branson, Mo.: Silver Dollar City mimics an old Western mining town. Mines, Sophie decides, are bastions of terror and death. Even fake ones.
She refuses to board the Flooded Mine ride, which is as harmless as Disney World's It's a Small World, but with grim prison miners in place of cute Eskimos. Frustrated, I blurt out that I'm disappointed in her. We walk away. She stops, stamps her feet, and declares, "OK, I'll do it!" before quietly adding, "I don't want to disappoint you."
Inside the Flooded Mine, a teenager in black-and-white-striped prison garb oversees the line. Even as our boat lurches forward on its track – slowly – Sophie twists around in her seat to pepper him with questions: "It doesn't get any faster than this, right? There's no drop-off? There's nothing scary?"
We not only survive, but return to the Flooded Mine three more times, at her insistence: "This is my favorite ride!"
Table Rock Lake: Sophie is leery of canoes and amusement park rides, but eagerly volunteers to be dragged behind a motorboat on an oversize inner tube across a 600-foot-deep lake.
She pouts when she is not allowed to jump off a 25-foot cliff into the water with her older cousins: "This is the worst-est boat ride ever."
The next day, she is stoked to bounce over the lake's surface on a jet ski, sandwiched between her father and her Uncle Chris. "Remember, go fast!" she whispers to her uncle.
Later, she giddily reports to her mother that "we catch-ed air!"
Still Waters Resort parking lot: The inevitable morning of departure arrives. Sophie sobs as she bids her cousins farewell. Her mood brightens when she learns our lunch destination is the Lambert's Café in Ozark, Mo., "home of the throwed rolls."
Throwed rolls trump long-lost cousins every time.
Smallin Civil War Cave, near Springfield, Mo.: "Is this a REAL cave?" Sophie asks.
Yes, a real cave.
"But it's not a mine?"
No, not a mine.
"Is there anything scary?"
Just the thought of introducing three kids to a fragile natural environment.
Celia and Sam ride in a double stroller. Their squawking shatters the cave's tranquility, much to the chagrin of Wayne, our guide, and the two childless couples in our tour group. So my wife carries Celia, and I tote Sam, who promptly falls asleep on my shoulder.
Wayne points out a rare blind crawfish – way too small for boiling – from the elevated walkway. Celia chucks her pacifier in the direction of the crawfish; it nearly falls into the pristine water below.
"That was close," says Wayne.
After the tour, Sophie crawls into a multi-level wooden maze outside the visitors' center and loses the "Love" necklace she received from cousin Claudia. Her sobs persuade Wayne to disassemble part of the maze with a power drill, and retrieve the necklace.
Branson Landing, Mo.: Sam loves trains, aka "choo-choos." The Branson Scenic Railway departs for two-hour sightseeing excursions from a depot near our hotel. We don't have time for the excursion, but maybe Sam would at least enjoy seeing the engine up close.
He watches passengers board. As the train chugs out of the station, he tries to run after it. He wants to ride. Badly.
"Choo-choo!" he wails.
He's in tears as we pull him away; my wife and I feel terrible. Back at the hotel, he's distracted by a partially deflated helium balloon. "See," I say to my wife. "He's forgotten all about the train."
On the road an hour later, he stares out the mini-van window and sighs, sadly, "Choo-choo."
Not even throwed rolls can make him, or us, feel better.
Next week: In search of choo-choos in Memphis.
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Who Wants To See An 'Ab-Off' Between Scott Herman and The Situation?
Scott Herman, the hetero (but gay-loving!) Real World: Brooklyn fitness-y star, is trying to lobby Wendy Williams (via Twitter) to have an "ab off" with Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino , the Jersey Shore star and Scott's MTV brother. We're not sure what an "ab off" entails (audience applause as they lift up their shirts?), but we like some friendly competition between the genetically blessed. In the meantime, Herman is readying the contest by performing a modified 300 fitness routine, wearing the appropriate costume. Let's tune in. Pervs.
No contest! Herman wins by a handslide.
Oops, I mean landslide.
Plus, when he opens his mouth, I don't automatically cringe. Big fan of the Situation, but this isn't even a tight race.
Scott Herman would wipe the floor of the Situation.
Man, that is one hot looking pair of leather pouch briefs he is wearing…and he seems to fill that pouch out nicely too.
I know. I'm a perv. So what else is new? lol
Forget an Ab-Off, I want to see The Situation top Scott Herman. Now that's a show!
I think it should be Cj from the Real World Cancun, Scott Herman, and The Situation..
The Situation is probably a big homophobe like most of those "guido" boys. Fuck him.
No contest, Scott for the win. First the abs no discussion and he is a real gay ally.
@Michael W.: Actually, The Sitch has already "come out" as very appreciative of any gay fans he might have. Sorry to burst your bubble.
@fredo777: Really, has he? Not doubting you, but can you quote sources?
Grazie. Thanks.
I think they're both pretty hot, hard to pick. @NAP79, that gave me a good laugh, thanks. Doesn't anybody on Jersey Shore know anyone who's gay?
Its all about the Situation for me.
Herman's much hotter all around. He also has better abs. Next!
I guess it's fuck me instead, then. I stereotyped The Situation and was wrong.
I would love to be in that situation.
I think The Situation should be very appreciative of ANY fans he has.
Scott Herman is starting to bore me.
that is insane
Well Herman certainly has a better face.
THE SITUATION! Or make it real interesting and add in Snooki's new juice head Guido boyfriend!


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SindibadCasablanca, Grand Casablanca, Morocco
Operating since 2006 or earlier
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Operated from 2006 or earlier to 2008 or earlier
|Despite references to this park being closed at the time, it was open on May 13th, 2007 with just kiddie rides operating. By November of 2008 it appears to have closed completely. The park is being rebuilt and is expected to reopen in 2015.
Park drawings and a billboard seen on December 30th, 2014 show a purple colored family roller coaster. It appears, at least for now; this roller coaster will not be built.
On a December 30th, 2014 park visit, the Serpent (Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter) roller coaster looked complete, but the rest of the park was still not complete.
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|The reopening of Parc Sindibad is the result of a French-Moroccan joint-venture. While several companies were involved, only Compagnie des Alpes is a known amusement park operator and the others are thought to be simply financial inventors. The park has been advertised as "Sindibad by Walibi" (Walibi being a well known brand in France now owned by Compagnie des Alpes), but this name hasn't been seen at the park yet.


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KOCHVILLE TOWNSHIP, MI — Soon after Grand Rapids-based Goodrich Quality Theaters Inc. announced it would open the new Quality 10 GDX in Saginaw County Friday, Dec. 20, company officials said recent storms will delay the opening.
Marketing/Creative Director Kelly Nash said Goodrich is waiting for Consumers Energy to install a transformer at the new theater, which is under construction adjacent to the Saginaw 12 at 3250 Kabobel Drive.
Nash said Wednesday, Nov. 20, because of recent storms and widespread power outages affecting thousands in Saginaw, Bay and Midland counties, it isn't clear when Consumers Energy crews will be able to install the transformer.
"They're backed up and they have to get power restored to people's homes and people's businesses," she said.
Nash said she hopes to announce a revised opening date soon.
Goodrich plans to close and demolish the Saginaw 12 after its new theater complex opens.
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'Ministry of Hurt Sentiments' is a hurt voice
Ministry of Hurt Sentiments is too shrill and bitter - a brave attempt but don't read it in one go.
It's a poem. It's a story. It's many stories strung into one. All morbid and dark. With tragic ends and injustice. Stories about the unfairness of life. The greed and cruelty of men.
Stories you hear all the time.
It talks about religion and politics, rapists and molestors, drugs, dreams and death, the land mafia and the protesting tribals, apathy and decay, the stench of Mumbai, its ugly face or "fanny splayed open like a mouth at a dentist's office. All are welcome to sniff and prod and examine. All are welcome to move in if the smell is to one's liking."
It's gross. And beyond a point it stops jolting your sensitivity. Like the beggar kids near the traffic light. You see them, you ignore them. You're not bad. You just learn to see them as part of the landscape. Altaf Tyrewala puts Mumbai under the microscope. He is cynical. He is precise. He observes closely. He seems to see only the negative. Perhaps it makes for more powerful writing. I'm afraid he may have overdone it.
Ministry of Hurt Sentiments is the picture of a city, painted in dark, broad strokes.
"Seen through the steam from a five-buck cup of cutting
The future flaps around like a headless chicken
Spraying out iPods and hi-speed petrol"
A city that swears and seethes, suffers and inflicts suffering.
"Behind empathy-proof Skoda windows
Ride diamond-studded brittle egos
Cut them up and they'll f----ing cut you up
And dump you by the road next to Marx's mangled remains"
It's a hurt voice that, through the pages, turns into a tirade. Don't read it in one go. It's too shrill and bitter. But do give it a chance. It's a brave attempt.
Book: Ministry of Hurt Sentiments; By: Altaf Tyrewala; Price: Rs. 299; Format: Hardback; Extent: 104 pages; Category: Fiction
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Just as the Tea Party has challenged the brain-dead GOP establishment nationally and here in Contra Costa, there is a rising interest in a Tequila Party for Hispanics, who tired of being vilified by Republicans blathering about "branding" and ignored by Democrats. See the Latino Politics blog for an update.
This same story got the attention of some Republican bloggers as well.
Despite the ugly stereotypes, the problem in California is that both Democrats and whatever's left of the Republican Party in California, are more worried about feathering their own nests and not actually serving their membership or making California a better place to live. Both dinosaurs just want to get or stay in power to enjoy the perks of power, even if it kills us.
Following the lead of San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and San Leandro, the only meaningful electoral reform beyond fair redistricting for both California state-wide and federal seats, would be to introduce Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) statewide so alternatives to machine politics and special interests have a chance.
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Optimum Heights (once again!) de N4KG For FLAT ground, generally, you need a HIGH AND LOW antenna to cover ALL the angles that the ionosphere will support. I find that my 40 ft high antennas beat out the higher ones during daylight hours to Europe and Africa. Being close to the Caribbean, my HIGH antennas are often better than the low ones for the close-in DX since I must get there on a ONE HOP (low angle) mode. Guys further north probably can utilize the higher angle two hop mode. IMHO, everyone needs a tribander at 35 to 40 ft for daytime operation and a higher antenna to open/close the bands and for nighttime operation. If the ionosphere will support both low and high angles and the DX station is using a low antenna (high angle) what height do you think will produce the best signals to and from such an installation? Everyone I know who has BOTH high and low antennas with a flat foreground, observes the LOW antenna outperforming the high one during daylight hours on the high bands. de Tom N4KG -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: email@example.com Administrative requests: email@example.com Problems: firstname.lastname@example.com Search: http://www.contesting.com/km9p/search
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Patent application title: SAMPLE PACK AND METHOD OF PROVIDING PRODUCT SAMPLES
Anthony John James (Riverview, AU)
IPC8 Class: AB65D7900FI
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Class name: Special receptacle or package combined or convertible including drinking vessel
Publication date: 2010-09-30
Patent application number: 20100243487
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A sample pack and method of providing product samples are described. The
sample packs include a number of product packages; and a premium package.
The method includes the steps of receiving product derived from a
manufacturer; packaging the product into a number of sample packs; and
introducing the sample packs into product distribution channels alongside
products derived from the manufacturer.
1. A sample pack including:a number of product packages; anda premium
2. A sample pack according to claim 1 wherein the product packages are drink packages, and the premium package includes one or more items that relate to the drink packages.
3. A sample pack according to claim 2 wherein the premium package includes a drink pourer for dispensing drink from the drink packages.
4. A sample pack according to claim 2 wherein the premium package includes a drinking vessel for use in consuming the drinks in the drink packages.
5. A sample pack according to claim 2 wherein the drink packages are wine packages.
6. A sample pack according to claim 5 wherein the drink packages are approximately cube shaped.
7. A sample pack according to claim 1 wherein the sample pack includes an outer packaging.
8. A sample pack according to claim 7 wherein the outer packaging is of the form of a standard sized wine bottle box.
9. A sample pack according to claim 1 wherein the contents of the premium package cannot be determined until the sample pack is opened.
10. A range of sample packs according to claim 9 which include various different premium packages.
11. A method of providing product samples including the steps of:receiving product derived from a manufacturer;packaging the product into a number of sample packs according to claim 1; andintroducing the sample packs into product distribution channels alongside products derived from the manufacturer
[0001]This application claims priority from Australian Application Serial
No. 2009901291 filed on Mar. 25, 2009.
[0002]The present invention relates to product packaging and particularly relates to packaging of product samples and a method of providing those samples.
[0003]In retail outlets, an ever increasing number of brands compete for recognition and adoption by customers. As the number of available brands grows, the customer is faced with a wider and wider choice and it becomes still harder for brands to stand out in a retail and consumer-facing environment. For instance, in a retail wine store there may be up to 8000 different wines for sale derived from a wide range of producers, and each producer may promote a range of brands. It is becoming increasingly difficult for one wine brand to stand out from the rest. Further, it has been found that wine consumers will tend to choose a brand that they are already familiar with. One reason for this is that a typical bottle of wine contains the volume of about six glasses of wine. If a consumer buys a bottle of a new variety of wine and then discovers that they do not like the taste of the wine, then almost the entire bottle is unwanted by the consumer and the entire cost of the bottle of wine is seen by the consumer as a waste of money.
[0004]In a first aspect the present invention provides a sample pack including: a number of product packages; and a premium package.
[0005]The product packages may be drink packages, and the premium package may include one or more items that relate to the drink packages.
[0006]The premium package may include a drink pourer for dispensing drink from the drink packages.
[0007]The premium package may include a drinking vessel for use in consuming the drinks in the drink packages.
[0008]The drink packages may be wine packages.
[0009]The drink packages may be approximately cube shaped.
[0010]The sample pack may include an outer packaging.
[0011]The outer packaging may be of the form of a standard sized wine bottle box.
[0012]The contents of the premium package may not be determinable until the sample pack is opened.
[0013]In a second aspect the present invention provides a range of sample packs according to the first aspect of the invention which include various different premium packages.
[0014]In a third aspect the present invention provides a method of providing product samples including the steps of: receiving product derived from a manufacturer; packaging the product into a number of sample packs according to the first or second aspects of the invention; and introducing the sample packs into product distribution channels alongside products derived from the manufacturer.
[0015]Embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0016]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a sample pack;
[0017]FIG. 2 shows the wine packages found in the sample pack of FIG. 1;
[0018]FIG. 2B shows one of the wine packages of FIG. 1 in knife-line view; and
[0019]FIGS. 3 to 8 show examples of premium items that can be found in the sample pack of FIG. 1.
[0020]Referring to FIG. 1, a sample pack 10 is shown including an outer sleeve 12 which has the same outer dimensions as a standard wine bottle box. The pack 10 includes three product packages in the form of cube-shaped wine packages 14. The three wine packages 14 are visible through an elongate window 16 provided on one side of sleeve 12. The pack 10 further includes a premium item which is stored in the upper region 18 of the pack and is not visible through window 16. The outer sleeve is formed from a glossy printed cardboard blank and constructed into a box in a known manner. The wine packages 14 are packed in carton packages such as those sold under the names Tetra Prisma Aseptic, or Tetra Brik Aseptic produced by Tetra Pak International. The wine packages have a volume of approximately between 150 ml to 250 ml.
[0021]Referring to FIG. 2, the three wine packages 14 are shown in more detail. In this case the packages 14 each include various styles of wine sold under a brand of a wine producer. The packages also display the brand and/or the name of the wine producer. The styles in this example are semillon sauvignon blanc 14A, moscato 14B and merlot 14C. Each package 14 includes a membrane portion 20 which can be pierced to gain access to the wine to pour out the wine inside the package. Also provided is a piercable vent hole 21 which may be pierced to allow air to enter the package to assist in pouring.
[0022]Referring to FIG. 2B, an example of one of the packages 14 of FIG. 1 is shown laid out in knife-line view so that all six faces of the package can be seen. The package 14 further includes identifying data 22 including sample number, date, region and winemaker.
[0023]Referring to FIG. 3, one example of a premium package is shown in the form of wine glass 24. The various wines found in packages 14 can be properly enjoyed in a glass, as by using the glass the customer can see the colour of the wine, and smell the bouquet of the wine. The customer may be motivated to subsequently purchase additional sample packs to collect a set of glasses 24.
[0024]Referring to FIGS. 4A, 4B the premium package may include a wine pourer 26. The wine pourer may include a protective cap 28 to cover the sharp piercing point 30 when not in use. Referring to FIG. 5, operation of pourer 26 is illustrated. Piercing point 30 is pushed through membrane portion 20 of one of packs 14 to enable pouring of the wine contained therein. The pourer 26 may be provided inside glass 24 in the package.
[0025]Referring to FIG. 6, the premium package may include one or more wine charms 32 for use in attaching to the stem of a wine glass or wine related premiums. The charms are of different colours and allow a number of guests at a party or gathering to identify their own wine glass by remembering the colour of their wine charm. An alternative embodiment of wine charms 34 are shown in FIG. 7. Referring to FIG. 8, the premium package may include a finger food cocktail tray 36 or other novelty item that can be used in conjunction with wine.
[0026]The various premium items enhance enjoyment of the wine sample packs. Further, elements of the premium package may vary between sample packs. The premium package is not visible to the customer at the time of purchase, therefore there is an element of mystery and surprise for the customer to see what item is in the premium package. Customers can collect the various items thereby encouraging repeat purchases.
[0027]It is intended that sample packs 10 be sold at a price that is similar to, or less than, a bottle of similar wine. By purchasing a sample pack 10, a consumer can "try before they buy" and try out three wines for the price of buying one bottle of wine. The consumer may then decide whether they like any or all of the wines, and may later purchase a full bottle of one or more of the wines on their next visit to the wine store.
[0028]By producing sleeve 12 to be the size of a standard wine bottle box, the sample packs 10 can be easily integrated into existing wine distribution channels with existing shelving and handling facilities sized to suit existing wine boxes.
[0029]To produce the sample packs, a wine producer arranges delivery of large bulk containers of their wine to a packaging plant. The wine is packaged into the sample packs, and the sample packs are delivered back into to the distribution network used by the wine manufacturer. Thus, the sample packs may then be distributed and offered for sale alongside the regular full size wine products.
[0030]Although the invention has been described above with reference to packaging of wine samples, it can be used in relation to other types of products. For instance, the sample packs can contain cosmetics, cooking oils, sauces, condiments, soups and the like. Similarly, the premium packages offered alongside the samples can vary to be relevant to the sample products. For instance, a sample pack containing condiments may include serving utensils or small serving dishes or the like.
[0031]The invention has been described with reference to a sample pack containing three approximately cube sized packages. In other embodiments, the sample pack may contain a lesser or greater number of sample packs, which may not be cube shaped.
[0032]In the embodiment described above, the outer packaging included a window through which the samples can be seen. In other embodiments there is no window, and information relating to the samples may be printed on the outside of the outer sleeve.
[0033]In the embodiment described above, the sample packs had a volume of approximately 200 ml or so. In other embodiments the sample packs may be of different volumes, and may contain equivalent or greater volumes and measures for food stuffs.
[0034]It can be seen that embodiments of the invention have at least one of the following advantages: [0035]Consumer need not buy an entire bottle of wine that they are unfamiliar with, only to find that it is not to their taste. [0036]Consumers need not consume an entire bottle of wine in one sitting. [0037]Wine producers product stands out in a store against a backdrop of numerous traditional wine bottles. [0038]An element of mystery and surprise arouses interest in the purchaser. [0039]Purchaser may collect premium items.
[0040]Any reference to prior art contained herein is not to be taken as an admission that the information is common general knowledge, unless otherwise indicated.
[0041]Finally, it is to be appreciated that various alterations or additions may be made to the parts previously described without departing from the spirit or ambit of the present invention.
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Local Rotarians teaming with World Vision
The Enumclaw Rotary Club is again teaming with World Vision, inviting local churches, community groups and individuals to join volunteers worldwide who assist AIDS victims by either helping generate funds for the purchase of, or providing volunteers for the assembly of, Caregiver Kits as part of an Enumclaw community project.
Last year the project raised more than $4,000 and assembled 150 kits.
This year there is another way to get involved and have an Applebee's breakfast. Between 8 and 10 a.m. March 5 a complete pancake and eggs breakfast is available at the Bonney Lake Applebee's, served by Enumclaw Rotarians and cooked by the restaurant's kitchen staff. The cost is $10 with half going toward the purchase of AIDS Caregiver Kits.
To join the effort, see photos of last year's event or for information, contact the Enumclaw Rotary Club by visiting www.enumclawrotary.com and look under upcoming events on the homepage. To e-mail a question, click on the International Services link on the left side of the homepage or contact Nancy Baer at 360-825-4484.
Anyone or any group can get involved with this international project.
The Caregiver Kits are strong cases filled with anti-diarrhea medicine, batteries and flashlight, acetaminophen, cotton balls, washcloths, notebook and pen, latex gloves, petroleum jelly, soap, and, what touches the volunteer caregiver the most, a personal note thanking them for their work. Each kit cost $30 dollars. Kit contents are supplied and then shipped by World Vision – with the kit assembly done by community organizations.
There are three ways to join the Enumclaw effort – help raise the necessary funds – enjoy the March 5 breakfast or come together to assemble the kits in June at the Enumclaw Community Senior Center.
Enumclaw Rotary Club is supporting this event as an international project and has contributed $500. In addition, other community groups have also expressed an interest in participating.
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Shake the Shaker Till We All Lie Down
A three-voice performance poem by Michael Dylan Welch, Lorri Lambert-Smith, and Jane Silberstein, read by three poets lying down with feet to the audience (see more photos below). Lines in the same rows below are recited simultaneously. Written and performed 2 November 2008 at LitFuse in Tieton, Washington for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), in response to a workshop exercise led by Mimi Allin. Not previously published.
Begin by shaking conch-shell shaker to summon the dead.
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