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Every now and then, I think it only fair that I get to ask readers a few questions. There are many things I have been pondering for years, and still haven't figured out.
This week reminds me of one of the great mysteries of Mobile, the loquat.
Those who can still see the world beyond their car windows may have noticed that the loquat trees are right now full of golden orange fruit.
Now, I recognize that many Mobilians have never eaten a fruit unless it was first wrapped in plastic and processed on a charge card. But folks who've been around the Gulf Coast for a while recognize that this fruit is not simply edible, it's genuinely delicious.
That's why loquats are called "Japanese plums" in much of the world, even though they're not all that closely related to plums, and even though their flavor resembles an apricot, a mango, a peach or a pear as much as it resembles a plum. In Japan and China, the fruits are peeled, seeded, canned in syrup and sold as an unusual delicacy. Old recipe books from Mobile are filled with recipes for loquat jellies and jams and desserts.
Getting enough fruit to eat seems to be as easy as taking the time to pick it. Loquats don't suffer from many serious pests or diseases, and the trees in Mobile produce well without benefit of fertilizers, chemical sprays or careful pruning.
To top it all, it produces fruit in April, at a time of year when fresh fruit from the garden is scarce as hen's teeth.
The truth is, the loquat should be honored as one of our most desirable fruits. We should be celebrating the loquat harvest the way we celebrate the harvest of the blueberries, the first Chilton County peaches and the peak of the Owari Satsuma crop.
There are probably many silly reasons why we overlook our most distinctive Mobile traditions, but there is one major perception issue loquats need to overcome: Loquats do not bear fruit here. Every book tells you so. The book experts don't even allow much fudging. Winters on the northern Gulf are just too consistently cold for reliable loquat harvest, they tell us. While flower buds can survive into the teens, the books say, the flowers and the fruits are frozen and destroyed in the mid-20s.
Now I hope you're paying attention, because if you are, you'd realize that what the books say is a pile of crock. Loquats not only produce fruit here, they do it in a big way, and they've done it virtually every year for the past two decades (which is as far back as I can remember). Not just one or two loquat trees, but virtually every tree in Mobile. Even after very cold winters like this one and the last. This spring, I can't find a moderate sized loquat that isn't loaded down with fruit — after a long, hard winter that did serious damage to a lot of other subtropicals.
So I've got serious issues with the books, but I'll also have to admit: The books SHOULD be correct. It's just not logical to believe that a subtropical fruiting tree that flowers in November (!) and which has fruit that develops in winter should somehow survive the worst of Mobile's cold weather every year. We've had temperatures into the teens, and yet the small, developing loquat fruits, which ought to be frozen solid, somehow make it through unscathed until April.
What's even odder is that much north of Mobile, loquats almost never mature fruit, regardless of the severity of winter. Cities like Jackson, Hattiesburg, Thomasville and Montgomery occasionally have very mild winters, with lows similar to what we had last winter here on the Gulf Coast. Come April, the loquats in their cities are inevitably bereft of fruit. Even Charleston, S.C., which is said to have a climate as mild as Mobile's, celebrates the beauty of the loquat, but declares the fruit unreliable.
So there's your question, the one I hope you'll help us all figure out. Why is it that loquats seem to defy all knowledge and common sense, and continue to produce bucketloads of fruits every spring in Mobile, seemingly without regard to winter temperatures, even though the fruits seem to be destroyed in comparable winters elsewhere?
Honestly, I don't know. But I have some hypotheses that I wish some of you would at least take a stab at disproving.
Here's my first hypothesis: Maybe the fruit, when it reaches a certain size, is actually far hardier than most people expect. And maybe only the flower itself and the very, very young fruit is vulnerable to cold in the mid-20s.
That would explain why loquat fruits do so well in Mobile, but so poorly in Montgomery, even when the minimum winter low temperatures in the two cities are similar.
Mobile and Fairhope have an exceptionally late first winter frost — often after the first week of December, and rarely experiences temperatures in the 20s when the loquat is flowering (in November and early December). But cities north of the coast and even Atlantic Coast cities like Charleston, S.C., frequently get their first hard frosts in November.
Much as I like the sound of all that, it's nothing but a flimsy hypothesis until we do experiments to test the cold hardiness of flowers and fruits at all stages of growth and in a wide range of temperatures. Maybe my good (that is to say, remaining) friends at Auburn would have some interest in that — particularly if there's a possibility that loquats have a future as a commercial crop near the coast. And if I have any horticultural friends in Pensacola or Pascagoula, maybe they'll tell me about their observations in their communities.
I'd also want to hear from people who've grown named cultivars of loquats, such as Champagne. These cultivars are known for their generally large and sweet fruits, but perhaps they have less hardiness in flower and fruit than the undistinguished seedling loquats grown around Mobile.
(Bill Finch would love to hear about your garden experiences and problems. He can't answer all questions personally, but you can e-mail him at email@example.com.)


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Alternatives To God Sound Ridiculous
August 20, 2013
To The Reader's Forum: Chautauqua Institution was recently host to world-famous physicist Brian Greene, who claimed that current scientific thinking has led many scientists to now believe that the......
Yes, Maddog I do believe in Noah's ark, the miraclous conception and the Ten Commandments. Why are you irritated about it? From you perspective and worldview, why do you even care? So what if you think it is false. For your worldview, it doesn't even matter. I think that you are being quite inconsistent. What in your worldview says that believing a lie is a bad thing?
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I'd add to this, but I think Maddog80 pretty much said everything I would want to say, and quite eloquently. Well done sir. (Or madam, whichever the case may be.)
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Do you honestly believe Noah built an ark and brought two of every animal on earth with him? Do you wholeheartedly believe that an angel came and impregnated Mary? Do you have no doubt at all that Moses didn't carve those commandments himself to help control a mod of angry fleeing Jewish slaves? If so, I hope you won't be too disappointed when your time is up and there are no pearly gates....and things just flash before your eyes and fade to black as your neurons fire randomly in the last second of your life. Hold on to that dream if it helps you sleep at night and best of luck avoiding reality.
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Yep and as a kid it was easier to believe in the tooth fairy because you couldn't fathom your mom and dad sneaking into your room, stealing your tooth from under your pillow and replacing it with money. The tooth fairy was a simple, easy to understand idea for the mind of a 7 year old. Jules Vern wrote plenty of science fiction about traveling to the moon(ha, that is just silly) and he wrote about these crazy contraptions that let you drive under water...called a submarine(another entertaining idea but never going to happen). You base you ideas of the creation of the solar system on a book written over 2000 years ago at a time when if you had a headache, they would cut you to let the "bad blood" out. So I will close my replies on this topic with this. The fundamental ideas with religion have their hearts in the right place...do good, love everyone...etc. But to criticize the work of scientists because their theory tends to point to your story of god not being correct is just
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Actually, what isn't intelligent is the idea that the universe just "happened" by chance, that our solar system just "happened" and that intelligent life on earth just "happened." Fairy tale universes, parallel worlds that contain carbon copies of each of us only slightly different -- this is the stuff of science fiction, not science fact. God is the ONLY intelligent explanation for existence. The so-called multi-verse is grasping at straws. It's a pathetic attempt to avoid the obvious -- God. There is no multi-verse, it's just the pathetic, but unsuccessful, attempt to deny God his rightful place as Creator. At least the multi-verse theory is good for one thing -- comic relief from the real and serious stuff of science. It should be taken as comedy, nothing more.
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peoplecrazy, those who believe in evolution have to accept it be faith as well so it is not a matter of science vs. evolution, but a matter of faith. It boils down to: do you believe in evolution or do you believe in creation?
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Something doesn't mean you should just make up an answer. That is absurdity and ignorance.
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Many scientist have disagreed with theories in the past that were later proven. That means nothing. It certainly is a proveable theory. Anyone with the slightest understanding of quantum mechanics can tell you that just because we live and observe a 4 dimensional world does not mean that only 4 dimensions exist. Saying that god is an intelligent answer to this is absurd. Yep, an old man, for fun, decided to make billions of galaxies, each containing billions of stars many of which have planets orbiting them, for just a couple billion people on one small planet next a medium sized star in a not so special galaxy. And he did it in seven days. Yep that's intelligence. You were right about one thing though, it's easy. That's why when the Mayans had a bad crop, it was because god was mad so they cut the heart out of virgins. When the plague hit Europe it was because god was mad, seemed logical since they knew little about bacteria and how it spreads. Just because you don't understand
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I crack up when I hear people lecturing on what science is, what scientists do versus what religion is, what religion does. Science is many things, from Marx's so-called "scientific socialism" to Newton's Laws. Some of what is called "science" is bogus. Many scientists consider the multi-verse theory bogus. They claim it fails to meet a basic condition for true science -- falsifiability. In other words, it can't be shown true or false. It's just an idea. So criticism of the multi-verse theory is totally legit. One can criticize belief in divine design, but it's still the most intelligent explanation of why there is a universe. It's the easiest and best way to explain order out of chaos.
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All science starts as a theory. Vaccines were a theory at one point, cell phones were a theory at one point, chemotherapy and tumor removals were a theory at one point. Yet I don't see religious folks who believe god has all the answers refusing to give their children vaccines or refusing cancer treatment or refusing to use cellphones (Amish excluded). It just seems hypocritical to accept some science and revoke others just because it is not yet commonplace or fully understood. As crazy said, science continues to inquire and advance while religion clings to their****made of sticks to hold back the flood of science and truth.
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The problem with religious dogma is that it discourages intelligent inquiry. Ask a scientist about the origins of the universe and they'll tell you the current theory. Note the key word theory. Scientific Theories are based on EVIDENCE. Scientists admit they don't have all the answers and encourage inquiry in order to arrive at the correct, provable answer.
Religion, on the other hand, claims to have the answer to everything - god. It's a tidy package and very appealing to the intellectually and spiritually lazy. Questions and inquiry are discouraged. Why? Because there is no evidence. One must accept the bible on faith even though it is not backed by evidence and contains contradictory information. Looking too deep and asking to many questions exposes religion as mythology. It's ironic that those who mock Greene for "lack of evidence" state that god "just is". Not one is able to answer this question: Where did god come from?
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The truth is that the Lord our God did create the universe. The story of how is just that, a story that explains the "who" behind the universe period.
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As a Christian I am surprised by the lack of knowledge out there concerning creation and science, whether there are 2 universes or not is not the issue. Science is only reading the blue print of the universe. Neither Science nor man created the blue print! My God doesn't exist because science tells me so! Cause science does not have the capacity to answer the "who did it" question. Science can only deal with how something works or happened period.
The Bible is not a science book. The Bible doesn't speak of dinosaurs so are we to conclude the Bible is false or misleading in that it hasn't answered the question of species that exist but were never mentioned in the Bible? No a better question is, can fiction tell truth? Do Aesop's fables have a ring of truth around them? Do the parables of Christ have truth to them even though they are made up stories to explain a point of view? In much the same way the book of Genesis is full of truth. The truth being that the Lord our God
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I do agree that the liberal view of a stereotypical conservative is a gun toting god fearing toothless hillbilly that barely passed 3rd grade or a fat old man in a suit sitting behind a mahogany desk pinching his secretaries rear end while telling her to increase production from the kids at the Guatemalan plant. That is why it's best to not even label yourself and just vote for those whose ideals and priorities best align with your own.
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Believe it or not blues, I am a republican....I like guns and small government....this is not a political issue.
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apologeticsnow (Rev. Mel) wants us to worship his sky fairy because the Bible says that the imaginary character is real. That is as pathetic as a Star Trek fan trying to get a PHD in the imaginary field of Hyperspace Physics.
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I do not have disdain for religious folks, I am not running from anything and I have a slight fear of heights. You never see science outwardly protesting against religion, it is always religion that has fought against science. Why is that? What are religions running from or trying to hide? What are they scared of? My guess is.....answers. Sometimes It's easier to have a pretty little picture or scenario in your head than to face the truth. I am not saying that the multiverse theory is truth, it is theoretical physics not applied physics. Like it or not, religions are a business. They have structures to keep up, employees to pay(yes rev Mel and pastor shorts make a living at religion) and I believe that as science uncovers new findings that may go against religious beliefs, these people feel threatened and try to vilify science.
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God has no beginning, therefore no creator. He always was is and will be. It is beyond the natural and finite. Yet, it doesn't fall into the logical fallacy of infinite regression like naturalism does. I think that Mr. Greene's views do exactly that. Where does this universe come from? It comes from another universe and so on and so forth with no beginning in sight.
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atheists have an Authority problem, that's why they get emotionally upset when the subject turns to God. I wish they would all read the book, "Why is there something rather than nothing at all," it's at the Prendergast Library. it deals with this subject from all angles, and yes, it includes a chapter on the case for divine design, as well as the multi-verse theory.
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I can only speak for myself. Why are those who don't believe what you believe angry all the time? Not sure that is the case. I have never threatened anyone with eternal damnation for not believing as I do. Why do I have distain for those who believe? Depends on what you believe. I have the highest respect for those who believe and practice peace and love, be it inspired by their religious beliefs or from personal introspection. What am I running from? A bench warrant in Bangkok. What scares me? A three foot midget with a cold nose.
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God is an adorable little children's story, much like Santa Clause. If your a good boy or girl you get presents or go to a place like heaven. If your naughty, you get coal or go to hell. I too believed all of this stuff until I hit 8 years old and realized its all just a fallacy meant to curb bad behavior. Unfortunately some people refuse to grow up and behave in a morally responsible way because its the right thing to do and not because the bible tells you to.
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Curiously, 2 of 4 people disagree with Newton's second law of motion. Kind of negates a rational starting point for understanding. Given that, please explain what god is. Is it a bearded old watch maker, a multi-armed statue, an invisible pink unicorn, a flying spaghetti monster, a teapot orbiting the sun, or something else? If I don't know what I am looking for how can I find it? And if I do find it, how is that helpful?
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JamesDee, still waiting for your "alternative" to divine design or blind chance explanation. (enter crickets and silence)
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What evidence, besides some corny "miracle" parlor tricks can you show to prove that Jesus was anything more than a charlatan?
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On Tap for Today: John Gurda, Ex Fabula and the Brewers
Welcome to your Wednesday. If you are looking for things to do, artist and photographer Kevin Miyazaki will be talking about "Perimeter," a photographic portrait of Lake Michigan and its people, at the Haggerty Museum of Art at noon. At the same time, the guys at The Disclaimer will be chatting about things Milwaukee on WMSE, which you can stream (or listen to later) from their web site.
Five finalists for art at East Side Library to present Thursday
Five Milwaukee artists will present their ideas for public art at the new East Branch of the Milwaukee Public Library Thursday evening. The finalists, selected based on their past work, include:
Laci Coppins is proposing curved glass panels printed with images that represent memories gathered from the neighborhood about library experiences. The panels would be installed on columns and animated through the use of augmented reality. »Read Full Blog Post(4)
Singles Scorecard: Hear new songs from Coldplay, B.o.B and Arcade Fire
Coldplay has made its first song ever for a motion picture soundtrack - "Atlas" for "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," in theaters this November. But is the song any good? Associated Press photo by Roberto Pfeil. »Read Full Blog Post
WMIL, WRIT, WISN top Milwaukee radio ratings for August
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Reading the John Updike stories: An Introduction
This week the Library of America publishes "John Updike: The Collected Stories," a two-volume boxed set of 186 stories arranged in chronological order. Most, but not all, of these appeared first in The New Yorker; for more than 50 years, beginning when he was 22, Updike had an agreement with that magazine that it got to see his work first before he offered it elsewhere.
This LOA twofer isn't however, The Complete Collected Stories. It includes only one of Updike's Joan and Richard Maple stories, and only one of his stories featuring the imaginary (though highly entertaining) novelist Henry Bech. The other Maple and Bech stories, editor Christopher Carduff says in his "Note on the Texts," are being saved for a future LOA volume. »Read Full Blog Post(4)
Asking Alexandria, Sevendust to rock Wisconsin Metal Fest
Do you love metal music? Really love it? Then you're likely going to really, really love the Wisconsin Metal Fest.
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Marcus Center plans free Oktoberfest celebration
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On Tap Today: An art train, green drinks and music on a summer night
It just so happens that a great, big art train will be rolling through the Badger state today. The "Station to Station" train, expected to pass Milwaukee's downtown Amtrak station about 11:30 a.m. on its way to Minneapolis, is a glowing, artful spectacle that grows brighter when it moves faster. (It is expected to cross the Wisconsin River at Wisconsid Dells about 1:30 p.m.) Keep an eye peeled for an amazing sight.
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OLIVET, MI—Kaniya Weatherspoon didn't feel her best Friday.
The Napoleon sophomore battled the flu while taking part in the Division 3 girls track and field regional meet.
Funny how winning can make one feel better.
Weatherspoon started the day with a victory in the long jump, picked up another two first-place finishes, in the 400-meter relay and the 400 dash, and a second in the 1600 and helped the Pirates win their second regional championship in a row.
"I think I got (the flu) from a classmate, I was 'Oh no,' but I knew my team needs me," Weatherspoon said. "I wasn't feeling the best but I was like, 'We really need this.'"
Hillsdale finished second overall, with 74 points, edging out Union City with 72 points.
Along with Cassidy Reid, Ashley Smith and Hannah Reynard, Weatherspoon helped Napoleon win the 400 relay with a time of 50.78. Odette Ingall joined Weatherspoon, Reid and Reynard in the 1600.
Weatherspoon won the 400 dash in 59.54, more than a second ahead of her closest competitor. But beginning the day with a victory in the long jump, leaping a distance of 17 feet, 1 inch, helped Weatherspoon regain her confidence, despite her illness.
"I was like, 'OK, I'm in the groove now. I'm back in business and I'm not oign to let this flu take me out,'" Weatherspoon said.
Napoleon's only other first place finish on the day came from Reynard who won the 300 hurdles in 48.07.
The 800 relay team of Reid, Madison Lane, Reynard and Smith finished second in the 800 while McKenzie Smoyer, Alaina Albert, Miranda Hamman and Savannah Anderson took third in the 3200 in 10:12.89.
Reid also finished fifth in the 100. Ingall finished third in the 400 dash.
After winning the regional championship a year ago, Napoleon coach Pete Norman said the Pirates failed to run up to their ability in the state meet. The Pirates hope experience and a change in approach leads to a better performance.
"The performance wasn't quite what we wanted," Norman said. "…We went up and stayed the night before. That's something we're not going to do this year. We're going to treat this like a regular meet, we're going to get on the bus and ride in the morning like we're going to any meet, focus on business and get it done."
Local athletes who qualified for the Division 3 state meet were (place in parentheses):
--Long jump: Kaniya Weatherspoon (1), Napoleon, 17 feet, 1 inch.
--Discus: McKenna Thayer (2), Hillsdale, 100'7".
--Pole vault: Shannon Richardson (1), Hanover-Horton, 9'6".
--Shot put: Codee Colby (1), Michigan Center, 34'6.5"; Alyson Sprang (2), Michigan Center, 34'3.5".
--High jump: Hailey Nielsen (2), Jonesville, 5'0"; Emily Dunckel (4), Vandercook Lake, 5'0".
--3200 relay: Hillsdale (Kasey Caulkins, Courtney Hinkley, Sarah Kempa, Maddie Richards), (1) 10:07.74; Jackson Lumen Christi (Caitlin Clark, Emily Yoxeimer, Jensen McEldowney, Aubrey Penn), (2), 10:08.59; Napoleon (McKenzie Smoyer, Alaina Albert, Miranda Hamman, Savannah Anderson), (3), 10:12.89.
--100 hurdles: Sophia Prokos (1), Michigan Center, 16.4; Emily Dunckel (2) Vandercook Lake, 16.62.
--100 dash: Anna Rushing (2), Hillsdale, 12.95; Megan Minix (4), Springport, 13.0; Cassidy Reid (5), Napoleon, 13.25.
--800 relay: Napoleon (Cassidy Reid, Madison Lane, Hannah Reynard, Ashley Smith), (2), 1:50.52.
--1600 run: Maddie Richards (1), Hillsdale, 5:23.71; Caitlin Clark (2), Jackson Lumen Christi, 5:24.39.
--400 relay: Napoleon (Cassidy Reid, Ashley Smith, Hannah Reynard, Kaniya Weatherspoon), (1), 50.78; Hillsdale (Meghan Green, Sarah Kempa, McKenna Thayer, Anna Rushing), (4), 52.84; Jackson Lumen Christi (Katie Prevost, Katie Gallant, Brenna Coffman, Liz Brueggeman), (6), 53.07.
--400 dash: Kaniya Weatherspoon (1), Napoleon, 59.54; Hailey Nielsen (2), Jonesville, 1:00.78; Odette Ingall (3), Napoleon, 1:01.56.
--300 hurdles: Hannah Reynard (1), Napoleon, 48.07; Regan Miller (2), Brooklyn Columbia Central, 48.67; Katie Prevost (3), Jackson Lumen Christi, 49.04.
--800 run: Hannah Smith (2), Jonesville, 2:27.45.
--200 dash: Regan Miller (1), Brooklyn Columbia Central, 26.43.
--3200 run: Megan Hubbard (1), Hanover-Horton, 11:38.25; Caitlin Clark (2), Jackson Lumen Christi, 11:39.3; Maddie Richards (3), Hillsdale, 12:05.56.
--1600 relay: Napoleon (Cassidy Reid, Odette Ingall, Kaniya Weatherpoon, Hannah Reynard), (2), 4:06.53; Hillsdale (Sarah Kempa, Kasey Caulkins, Madison Eves, Anna Rushing), (3), 4:16.12; Jackson Lumen Christi (Liz Brueggeman, Katie Prevost, Katie Gallant, Jensen McEldowney), (4), 4:18.4; Jonesville (Jensynn Jordan, Hannah Smith, Kalie Spencer, Hailey Nielsen), (5), 4:19.4.


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Ian Hart is headed into the Marvel universe.
The actor (Luck, Bates Motel) has landed a recurring role on what is likely the most anticipated new show of the fall, ABC's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Details on the role are scarce, according to Entertainment Weekly, but it sounds like Hart may be portraying a scientist of some kind.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. premieres Tuesday, September 24.
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A two-round match squared off parents and staff members, then students, against National Football League (NFL) players who took a rest from the football and gave basketball a try.
The lively event that drew repeated cheers from the bleachers was held as a benefit for the Hopewell Crest Science and Technology Foundation.
The NFL basketball team headlined with Jeremiah Trotter, former linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles, along with Shawn Mayer, 2005 Super Bowl linebacker with the New England Patriots, Stephen Baker, 1990 Super Bowl wide receiver with the New York Giants, David Scott of the Oakland Raiders, Nick King of the Atlanta Hawks and Alvin Swindell of the Seattle SuperSonics.
Matt Hitchner, science and tech lab systems facilitator, organized the event, hosting the auction, emcee and referee for the adult match-off.
He was assisted by former Harlem Globetrotter and current motivational speaker Derek Murphy, who arranged the NFL player appearances.
Murphy also played with the NFL basketball team at Hopewell Friday night.
As for bringing in Trotter, Hitchner used a more direct method of communication.
"I reached out to him on Twitter," Hitchner said. "I just kept tweeting him, asking if he would come down for our event, and eventually he agreed. It's really exciting."
The event, which is only in its second year, has grown exponentially since last year, when they only hosted one NFL player appearance (N.Y. Giant Stephen Baker), during their successful 'Minute to Win It' event.
Event sponsors included Novick's Auto Mall, Contino Chiropractic, Blizz All Star Cheerleading, English Septic, Modern Gas, South Jersey Water Conditioning, Wells Fargo, Mirella Piccioni, CPA, Centry Savings Bank, Colonial Bank, Ultra Clean Technologies, Allen Associates, and Cohansey Nursery.
"Everything goes to support our science and technology lab," Hitchner said. "This year's event will help us purchase two new modules — one algebra and one science based — to give students some extra learning fun."
The school's science and technology foundation was created in 1995 by parents to provide students a hands-on approach to science and technology.
They raise funds each year to purchase new equipment in an effort to keep up with the progressing dynamic of modern technology.
Though the NFL basketball team overtook parents and staff, they were no match for the energized school's eighth grade basketball team.
Nick Dellaquila, 13, said that going into the match was "stressful," knowing they were playing professionals — albeit football players in basketball.
"It was hard," Dellaquila said. "Those guys are huge. But it was a lot of fun. I think we gave them a good run for their money."
Killian Sloan, 14, had an equally enjoyable experience facing off against the pros.
"It was insane," Sloan exclaimed only moment after finishing the game. "They've got a lot more years of practice. It was an awesome experience."
But it wasn't just fun for the boys.
The school hosts a co-ed team, giving the young ladies an equal chance to challenge the professional players along with the guys.
Adriana Alder, 14, said that having a chance to play against NFL players — some of which who touted Super Bowl rings while off the court — was "amazing."
"I was scared at first," Alder said. "But I felt good toward the end. It was a lot of fun."
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There is no doubt in my mind that learning is easier when it is fun. To me, it is pretty surprising that education systems have not tried to incorporate more games in their programs. Now, it would seem there is a push to add education games to the learning curriculum in some schools. Hopefully this catches on and starts becoming integrated into public and specialized schools. From first hand experience, I can tell you that my kid has learned a great deal from the tons of education apps designed for toddlers. In a recent interview with psfk Nt Etuk, the Founder of DimensionU, spoke quite a bit about their goals.
DimensionU is an online platform that features educational video games for children. What makes us unique is that we tie the games to motivational tools that are powered by virtual currency and rewards.
Another point Nt Etuk makes in the interview is that playing is natures way of teaching. Watch any nature show and you see the bear cubs or baby lions play fighting to learn skills they will need when they grow up. The same is true for children, even the fighting part. So raising kids to be comfortable with technology can only lead to positive results. Of course, the key is moderation. Learning to read a book and how to study and react to other people in the real world is important. What do you think, is this dangerous territory, or the next logical step in education? Visit psfk for the full interview.
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After two Westfield High School seniors were suspended for 10 days and forbidden to walk with their class at graduation after a fake "Star Wars" lightsaber duel, the story created buzz across the state and the Internet. So, here are some past high school senior pranks that also made headlines.
2010: Northampton High seniors trip alarm while moving cafeteria tables; This senior prank was cut short as NHS seniors set off the school's alarm while moving cafeteria tables and chairs from the first floor to the third floor. Northampton Police caught them in the act, but no charges were filed.
The Great Frog Prank of 1963; In 1963, Robert G. Ondrick, then a senior at Chicopee High School dumped 100 frogs into lockers using a master key he created. The prank was unsolved for many years until Ondrick confessed to doing it on The Tonight Show in 2001.
1994: The Minnechaug High School tollbooth prank; This one was actually pulled off by juniors after the seniors left the school as a way of announcing "we're here." Students set up a tollbooth at the school's entrance using a drawbridge-style gate, and charged students and staff 25 to 50 cents to enter the parking lot. However, there were beneficiaries from the prank, as the $170 collected was donated to charity.
2008: Pathfinder Regional students shrink wrap admin. member's truck; Pathfinder Regional High School assistant director Anthony Papuga deemed this a "conspiracy" as he believed administration members helped seniors wrap his truck in shrink wrap, yellow police tape, and red detention notices.
2010: The Gateway Maze; Gateway Regional High School seniors created confusion among students and staff trying to enter the school. The class of 2010 used 160 hay bales to create a maze with two dead ends and one route to the school entrance.
1997: Clutter at Chicopee High; In June 1997, Chicopee High School students decided to fill the school's lawn with street signs, mailboxes, lawn chairs, and other public signs. Chicopee Police called the act a prank.


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BRIDGEWATER — A Raritan man who lost his job as a security guard at Bridgewater Commons after asking a Muslim woman to remove a face-covering scarf is still underemployed and under-rewarded as his lawsuit progresses, his attorney said.
Marc Krause, of Raritan Borough, filed a legal complaint in December in State Superior Court in Somerville against General Growth Properties, owner of Bridgewater Commons, IPC International Corporation, a security vendor for the mall owners, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination.
"Nothing much has changed for Marc," attorney Brian Cige, who filed the action on Krause's behalf, said. "He is still only working part-time and without benefits, and before he was full-time with (benefits)."
Cige expects the process, including depositions on both sides could take as much as six months before the case goes to court.
"Discovery is progressing," attorney Cige said. "We have received interrogatories and are sending out our own."
Krause worked at Bridgewater Commons since April 2001 under previous owners Rouse Company, and remained employed when General Growth Properties took over ownership in 2003.
On May 19 while at work at the mall, Krause noticed a woman, whom he found out later was Muslim, wearing a hijab, or face-covering veil, and mistakenly requested she remove it, believing it was against the mall's 'no mask' policy, the complaint said.
The woman filed a civilian harassment complaint with the Bridgewater Municipal Court, which was later dropped, the complaint said.
Krause, who is classified as having borderline intellectual functioning, or below-average cognitive ability, had no prior disciplinary actions against him, had been commended for his work, the complaint said.
Krause learned there were exceptions for wearing religious garb in the mall, and was given cultural retraining, but was not allowed to return to work, the complaint said.
Krause was offered a position at IPC's West Windsor location, but he found the offer to be unacceptable, the complaint said. IPC transferred him anyway, so Krause told IPC he would file for unemployment benefits unless it allowed him to return to Bridgewater Commons, but it did not, the complaint said.
The complaint contends that General Growth was the decision maker for Krause's hiring and firing through IPC, and therefore his 'de-facto co-employer.'
"The plaintiff was not a mall employee, but rather an employee of the mall's security vendor," according to David Keating, vice president of corporate communications for GGP. He said he could not comment further on pending litigation.
The lawsuit seeks Krause's reinstatement to his previous position at Bridgewater Commons, economic and compensatory damages, non-economic damages for pain and suffering, and attorney costs, with a trial by jury, the complaint said.


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"A piece of land currently sitting vacant and overgrown with weeds in Manchester could be the site of a new community center if a group of local volunteers have their way.Members of a seven-month-old committee submitted a proposal to Kitsap County Commissioners Feb. 26 requesting help in procuring three lots of unoccupied residential/commercial land at the intersection of Colchester Drive and Main Street to build a community center in Manchester.Commissioners are currently reviewing the proposal and nothing has been solidified, but Commissioner Jan Angel said the idea is promising. It would make a beautiful town center, she said.The Manchester Community Center Committee is proposing a 6,180-square-foot facility with a large main auditorium, two smaller auditoriums, restrooms, a kitchen and storage and office space.About 1,000 square feet with an additional 600-square-foot loft would be available to rent as retail space, for something like a business office or a coffee shop.Decorative concrete blocks would be laid on the grounds outside the center, surrounded by raised flower beds. Overhead wires would be removed to create the feeling of a European town square. We want to preserve the open space, said committee member Nicholas Skalabrin. It will be completely surrounded by raised flower beds, like an Italian piazza.The committee envisions the center being rented for weddings, community events and festive gatherings. Barbecue grills could be set up in the square during celebrations like the Fourth of July and the Manchester street festival.The community center would take a step toward realizing a vision of a Manchester Village - a concept for a town center boasting a pier, Pomeroy park, the Manchester Library, some restaurants and a market and the recently proposed community center. To reach that goal, committee members are proposing the county work with them through a public-private partnership.Under such an agreement, the county would pay up front for the land and the committee would pay the county back 50 percent.But there are still some uncertainties surrounding the project.The land is currently selling for about $269,000 for the three lots. However, if county commissioners agree to pursue the partnership, the land would have to be re-assessed since the former owners provided some cleanup at the site - which was once the home of a gas station. The assessed value is low because it hasn't been re-assessed, Angel said.If the county decided to pursue it and once the land was re-assessed, the county would then have to find the funds to pay up-front for the property. The key is we'd have to find the money to do that, Angel said. They've done their homework. They put a nice package together. Next would be to see if and when we could fund it.Skalabrin said if the county can come through and acquire the land, the committee would seek grant money from a variety of sources, from the federal government to private groups, to pay back its portion of the land procurement, ideally within a year. The county ultimately would own the land, but, under the proposal, would lease it back to the association for $1 for 99 years.To pay for the center itself, the committee plans to take out a loan and repay it over time with money generated at the center. 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He added they wouldn't be built over the main auditorium to further insulate them from noise.The committee is projecting monthly expenses of about $2,142 toward paying back the note for construction, $650 for utilities, $900 for maintenance, $200 for supplies and $475 for property taxes.If the project is approved, Skalabrin said the center would be an addition of which the community could be proud. The community will own this; the county's not going to own this. That's what builds pride in a community - ownership, he said. This, I think, will lend itself to supporting businesses that are there. We really want to support, not tear down.Committee members said the center could provide a focal point for the community, providing senior citizen outreach and child and youth programs, including fitness programs; arts, crafts and gardening classes; money management classes; Chuckwagon meals; pre-school sports; music classes and athletics, among others.Through volunteer work, participation fees for programs, hall rentals for anything from community meetings to weddings and rent from the upstairs apartments, Skalabrin thinks the community center would be self-sustaining.He said tax money would not be tapped to pay for the center - the money to pay for the land procurement would come from the county and a grant. 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[House Report 110-366] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] 110th Congress Report HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1st Session 110-366 ====================================================================== DANNY KEYSAR CHILD PRODUCT SAFETY NOTIFICATION ACT _______ October 9, 2007.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed _______ Mr. Dingell, from the Committee on Energy and Commerce, submitted the following R E P O R T [To accompany H.R. 1699] The Committee on Energy and Commerce, to whom was referred the bill (H.R. 1699) to direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to require certain manufacturers to provide consumer product registration forms to facilitate recalls of durable infant and toddler products, having considered the same, report favorably thereon with an amendment and recommend that the bill as amended do pass. CONTENTS Page Amendment........................................................ 1 Purpose and Summary.............................................. 3 Background and Need for Legislation.............................. 3 Hearings......................................................... 4 Committee Consideration.......................................... 4 Committee Votes.................................................. 5 Committee Oversight Findings..................................... 5 Statement of General Performance Goals and Objectives............ 5 New Budget Authority, Entitlement Authority, and Tax Expenditures 5 Earmarks and Tax and Tariff Benefits............................. 5 Committee Cost Estimate.......................................... 5 Congressional Budget Office Estimate............................. 5 Federal Mandates Statement....................................... 6 Advisory Committee Statement..................................... 6 Constitutional Authority Statement............................... 6 Applicability to Legislative Branch.............................. 6 Section-by-Section Analysis of the Legislation................... 6 Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported............ 7 AMENDMENT The amendment is as follows: Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Danny Keysar Child Product Safety Notification Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death among children, and for every such injury that is fatal, approximately 18 children are hospitalized and 1,250 are treated by emergency departments for such injuries that are nonfatal. (2) According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, an average of 50 children under the age of 5 die each year in incidents associated with nursery products, and about 16 of these deaths each year are associated with cribs. (3) In 2003, an estimated 60,700 children under the age of 5 were treated in United States hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with nursery products, and there were 10,700 injuries to children under the age of 5 years associated with strollers alone. (4) Of the 397 recalls issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in fiscal year 2005, 109 (or 27 percent) were children's products. Children's products were recalled, on average, over 2 times per week, and accounted for 19,635,627 individual units. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Consumer Product Safety Commission. (2) Durable infant or toddler product.--The term ``durable infant or toddler product''-- (A) means a durable product intended for use, or that may be reasonably expected to be used, by children under the age of 5 years; and (B) shall include-- (i) full-size cribs and nonfull-size cribs; (ii) toddler beds; (iii) high chairs, booster chairs, and hook- on chairs; (iv) bath seats; (v) gates and other enclosures for confining a child; (vi) play yards; (vii) stationary activity centers; (viii) infant carriers; (ix) strollers; (x) walkers; (xi) swings; and (xii) bassinets and cradles. SEC. 4. CONSUMER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORMS. (a) Rulemaking.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall, pursuant to its authority under section 16(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2065(b)), promulgate a final consumer product safety rule to require manufacturers of durable infant or toddler products-- (1) to provide consumers with a postage-paid consumer registration form with each such product; (2) to maintain a record of the names, addresses, email addresses, and other contact information of consumers who register their ownership of such products with the manufacturer in order to improve the effectiveness of manufacturer campaigns to recall such products; and (3) to permanently place the manufacturer name and contact information, model name and number, and the date of manufacture on each durable infant or toddler product. (b) Requirements for Registration Form.--The registration form required to be provided to consumers under subsection (a) shall-- (1) include spaces for a consumer to provide their name, address, telephone number, and email address; (2) include space sufficiently large to permit easy, legible recording of all desired information; (3) be attached to the surface of each durable infant or toddler product so that, as a practical matter, the consumer must notice and handle the form after purchasing the product; (4) include the manufacturer's name, model name and number for the product, and the date of manufacture; (5) include a message explaining the purpose of the registration and designed to encourage consumers to complete the registration; (6) include an option for consumers to register through the Internet; and (7) include a statement that information provided by the consumer shall not be used for any purpose other than to facilitate a recall of or safety alert regarding that product. In issuing regulations under this section, the Commission may prescribe the exact text and format of the required registration form. (c) Record Keeping and Notification Requirements.--The standard required under this section shall require each manufacturer of a durable infant or toddler product to maintain a record of registrants for each product manufactured that includes all of the information provided by each consumer registered, and to use such information to notify such consumers in the event of a voluntary or involuntary recall of or safety alert regarding such product. Each manufacturer shall maintain such a record for a period of not less than 6 years after the date of manufacture of the product. Consumer information collected by a manufacturer under this Act may not be used by the manufacturer, nor disseminated by such manufacturer to any other party, for any purpose other than notification to such consumer in the event of a product recall or safety alert. (d) Study.--The Commission shall conduct a study at such time as it considers appropriate on the effectiveness of the consumer registration forms in facilitating product recalls. Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall report its findings to Congress. PURPOSE AND SUMMARY The purpose of H.R. 1699, the Danny Keysar Child Product Safety Notification Act, is to improve the effectiveness of certain unsafe-product recall actions, which currently rely heavily on the media and do not provide direct notice to consumers. H.R. 1699 requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to promulgate a rule requiring manufacturers of a defined list of 12 durable infant and toddler products (including cribs, high chairs, bath seats, play yards, strollers, walkers, and swings) to: (1) provide postage-paid, privacy-protected registration cards with each product for consumer registration by mail or via the Internet; (2) maintain a database of consumer-provided contact information; and (3) permanently place manufacturer contact and model information on each product sold. H.R. 1699 also requires the CPSC to conduct a study and report to Congress within four years on the effectiveness of the registration forms in facilitating recalls. BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION Accidental injury or death of babies and toddlers may result from the use of unsafe nursery products. According to the CPSC, 48 children died in the United States in Fiscal Year 2001 in incidents associated with nursery products. Incidents involving these products are especially tragic because parents employ products such as cribs, playpens, and high chairs for the express purpose of restricting a child's movement to keep them safe. When manufacturers, retailers, or regulators learn of a dangerous defect, it is critical to disseminate this information as quickly as possible. Parents need to know about defects and product recalls so they can stop using the product immediately and pursue the appropriate corrective action, including repair, return, or destruction of the defective product. Children have died when parents unknowingly continued to use a nursery product had been identified as unsafe. One tragic case involved Danny Keysar, a 16-month-old child who died from strangulation when the portable crib in which he was napping collapsed. The crib had been recalled five years earlier for the very defect that led to the collapse, but Danny's parents and caregiver were unaware of the recall. This legislation is intended to increase the effectiveness of recalls of durable nursery products. Current recall efforts rely heavily on the media to convey the information provided in CPSC press releases to consumers who own defective products. Although it is difficult to measure recall effectiveness, the most recent CPSC statistics (for Fiscal Year 1997) on recall return rates were 16 percent, down from 18 percent the previous year. The Committee notes that measuring recall effectiveness using only recall return rates does not yield a complete picture. To the extent consumers register the products purchased, this legislation adds a layer of direct consumer notification to the current recall notification process. Manufacturers must provide parents with registration cards to complete with name, address, telephone, and e-mail information. In the event of a voluntary or involuntary recall, manufacturers must contact consumers directly using the consumer-provided information. This proposed notification system is modeled after the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration recall system used since 1993 for the recall of children's car seats, another durable product used for keeping small children safe. Since use of registration cards began, the repair rate for recalled car seats has increased from 14 percent to 22 percent, a 56 percent increase. The system required by this legislation permits Internet registration, in addition to or as an alternative to mail registration, in an effort to encourage consumer registration further. HEARINGS The Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection held an oversight hearing on Tuesday, May 15, 2007, entitled ``Protecting Our Children: Current Issues in Consumer Product Safety,'' which examined the performance of the CPSC in safeguarding children from hazardous products. The Subcommittee received testimony from the Honorable Nancy A. Nord, Acting CPSC Chairman; Mr. Alan Korn, Public Policy Director and General Counsel, Safe Kids Worldwide; Ms. Rachel Weintraub, Director of Product Safety and Senior Counsel, Consumer Federation of America; Mr. Frederick Locker, General Counsel, Toy Industry Association; Dr. Marla Felcher, Adjunct Lecturer, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University; Mr. James A. Thomas, President, ASTM International; and Ms. Nancy A. Cowles, Executive Director, Kids in Danger. The Subcommittee held a legislative hearing on Wednesday, June 6, 2007, entitled ``Legislation to Improve Consumer Product Safety for Children: H.R. 2474, H.R. 1699, H.R. 814, and H.R. 1721.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Edmund Mierzwinski, Consumer Program Director, United States Public Interest Research Group and Ms. Sally Greenberg, Senior Product Safety Counsel, Consumers Union. COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION On Tuesday, July 31, 2007, the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection met in open markup session and favorably forwarded H.R. 1699, amended, to the full Committee for consideration, by a voice vote. On Tuesday, September 25, 2007, the full Committee met in open markup session and ordered H.R. 1699 favorably reported to the House, as amended, by a voice vote, a quorum being present. No amendments were offered during full Committee consideration. COMMITTEE VOTES Clause 3(b) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives requires the Committee to list the recorded votes on the motion to report legislation and amendments thereto. There were no recorded votes taken during consideration of H.R. 1699 or in ordering the bill reported. A motion by Mr. Dingell to order H.R. 1699 favorably reported to the House, as amended, was agreed to by a voice vote. COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT FINDINGS Pursuant to clause 3(c)(1) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the oversight findings of the Committee are reflected in this report. STATEMENT OF GENERAL PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The purpose of the legislation is to enhance the protection of consumers, particularly children, by improving recalls of unsafe durable infant and toddler products. NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY, ENTITLEMENT AUTHORITY, AND TAX EXPENDITURES Regarding compliance with clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the Committee finds that H.R. 1699 would result in no new or increased budget authority, entitlement authority, or tax expenditures or revenues. EARMARKS AND TAX AND TARIFF BENEFITS Regarding compliance with clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives, H.R. 1699 does not contain any Congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9(d), 9(e), or 9(f) of rule XXI. COMMITTEE COST ESTIMATE The Committee will adopt as its own the cost estimate prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office pursuant to section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE ESTIMATE Regarding clause 3(c)(3) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, a cost estimate on H.R. 1699 by the Congressional Budget Office pursuant to section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 was not available as of the time of the filing of this report by the Committee. FEDERAL MANDATES STATEMENT The Committee will adopt as its own the estimate of Federal mandates prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office pursuant to section 423 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act. ADVISORY COMMITTEE STATEMENT No advisory committees within the meaning of section 5(b) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act were created by this legislation. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT Pursuant to clause 3(d)(1) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the Committee finds that the Constitutional authority for this legislation is provided in Article I, section 8, clause 3, which grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, among the several States, and with the Indian tribes. APPLICABILITY TO LEGISLATIVE BRANCH The Committee finds that the legislation does not relate to the terms and conditions of employment or access to public services or accommodations within the meaning of section 102(b)(3) of the Congressional Accountability Act. SECTION-BY-SECTION ANALYSIS OF THE LEGISLATION Section 1. Short title Section 1 establishes the short title of the bill as the ``Danny Keysar Child Product Safety Notification Act.'' Sec. 2. Findings Section 2 sets forth findings and statistics related to childhood accidents, including accidents and deaths involving nursery products. It also provides statistics on recalls of nursery products. Sec. 3. Definitions Section 3 defines terms used in this legislation. The ``Commission'' means the Consumer Product Safety Commission. ``Durable infant or toddler product'' means a durable product intended for use by, or reasonably expected to be used by, children under the age of 5 years. The definition specifically includes 12 enumerated products:
full-size or non-full-size cribs toddler beds high chairs, booster chairs, or hook-on chairs bath seats gates and other enclosures for confining a child play yards stationary activity centers infant carriers strollers walkers swings bassinets and cradles. Sec. 4. Consumer product registration forms Section 4(a) mandates that the CPSC promulgate a final product safety rule pursuant to section 16(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2065(b)) on recordkeeping requirements to enhance the effectiveness of recalls. The rule promulgated by the CPSC must require manufacturers of durable infant or toddler products to: Provide a postage-paid registration form with each product; Maintain a record of the names, addresses, email addresses, and other contact information for the consumers who register their ownership of the products; and Place permanently on each product the manufacturer name and contact information, model name and number, and the date of manufacture. Section 4(b) specifies the requirements for the registration cards. The card must include the manufacturer's name, the model name and number of the product, and space for the consumer to provide name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address. The space provided for recording this information must be sufficiently large to permit easy, legible writing. The card also must provide an option for consumers to register through the Internet. The cards must be attached to the product in an obvious place and include a statement of the purpose--to aid in recalls--to encourage consumers to complete the registration process. Finally, the cards must include a statement that the information that the consumer provides will not be used for any other purpose except to facilitate a recall or safety alert involving the specific product. Section 4(c) requires manufacturers to maintain, for a period of 6 years after the date of manufacture of a product, a record of all information provided by registrants of that product, and to use the information to notify registrants in the event of a voluntary or involuntary recall or a safety alert. Maintaining an on-going business relationship with consumers through marketing and other uses of information has shown to be an effective way to keep up-to-date contact information. Manufacturers may not, however, use the information provided on registration cards--nor disseminate it to any other party--for any other purpose than to alert consumers to recalls and product alerts. Section 4(d) requires the CPSC, no later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this legislation, to conduct a study on the effectiveness of the registration cards and to report its findings to Congress. CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW MADE BY THE BILL, AS REPORTED This legislation does not amend any existing Federal statute.


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The restaurant was opened in fall 2013 by chef/partner Todd Mitgang, who also cooks at Crave Fishbar. And he knows his way around other Crescent City staples, such as redfish, serving it with parsnip, Sharon fruit and okra in crab sauce ($29). And in the true spirit of its inspiration, the atmosphere at Bo's is celebratory, especially in the attached Garden District Lounge, a music venue where you can expect the bon temps to rouler tonight with a live brass band. Don't forget your beads!
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Jalan Drupadi 11 no. 56, Seminyak, Bali
The brochure saying, "Soul food cooked with passion," and the bright ribbons dangling in the wind at the entrance to Seminyak's Kreol Kitchen drew us in to this quirky, lovely spot. Entering the cafe, we were met by an enormous blackboard presenting an enticing menu, which at first glance was a tad overwhelming. Australian owner Annick soon came to our rescue and made a few suggestions based on our likes.
We selected a table towards the back, enjoying the breeze coming from the large sit-in window overlooking (surely one of Seminyak's last patches of) paddy. While waiting for our house-made sodas of lime & ginger and rosella & vanilla (no Coke or Sprite here and hooray for that) a complimentary appetiser of crisp breads and spicy pumpkin dip arrived. Do try the sodas – family-secret recipe syrups are mixed at the table with plain soda water and the flavours are quite unique and delicious – the syrups should soon be available to take home (16,000 rupiah for a soda and mix).
The decor is quirky, with a retro-vintage vibe, and a collection of Tupperware, teapots, cutlery, copy Royal Doulton crockery and bits and pieces collected by the owner over the years. For anyone old enough to remember the 1970s, this will evoke memories of what was in the childhood kitchen. An eclectic display of black and white photos, old prints and album covers adorn the walls, and bright blue fans slowly whirl below a bamboo ceiling.
Ms Travelfish ordered a slow-cooked chilli pork with black beans, served with a choice of white or red rice, and coconut chutney (48,000 rupiah). The flavours, she told me, were exceptional, with star anise dominating (in a good way), lending an exotic touch. My choice was a kreol tali platter of eggplant and pea curry, which was presented on a canteen-type platter, separating the different dishes and accompaniments (45,000 rupiah). The coconut chutney that came with both our meals was particularly good; a blend of freshly grated coconut, lime and chilli.
We couldn't resist the sweet counter that tempted us on the way in, so with noses to the glass we selected a caramel cup and a melting moment, both ideal ways to end a good meal (sweets are around the 10,000-15,000 rupiah mark). Other dishes on the list to try include country-style pies, curries, wraps and salads, with a good selection for vegetarians.
Kreol Kitchen is located on Jalan Drupadi, a back street where more and more interesting cafes and shops seem to be opening these days (along with a few large hotels under construction). It's just a stone's throw from the more well established La Sal, and is certainly worth heading to if you're staying in the area, or strolling down from the main streets to reach if you're in the mood for some food cooked with passion — just like it says on the can.
By Rosanne Turner
Last updated on 27th February, 2015.


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A federal court jury awarded a former New Orleans paramedic more than $1.5 million in damages this week for injuries he sustained while treating a gunshot victim in the back of an ambulance. The jury found the ambulance manufacturer, Medtec Ambulance Corp., knowingly designed a dangerous ambulance bench seat that caused paramedic Ryan Earls' injuries in December 2010.
Earls, 26, was in the rear of the ambulance working on the patient when the truck apparently hit a bump. The faulty bench seat collapsed and Earls was sent sprawling, said his attorney, David Oestreicher. Earls wrenched his back and himself had to be removed from the ambulance at the hospital, Oestreicher said.
He sustained bulging discs in his back and nerve damage.
Earls' partner, paramedic Matthew Alewine, recalled that the seat "imploded," its bracket and hinges had come off, and screws stripped from the wall, according to court filings. Alewine was driving the ambulance that night while Earls tended to the patient.
A voicemail message left with Medtec was not returned Tuesday. The company's local counsel did not return a call for comment.
New Orleans Emergency Medical Services entered a 10-year lease agreement for 15 Medtech ambulances in 2010, according to a company news release.
The company trumpeted the agreement at the time, noting that their "super-duty ambulances are built to handle the demands of the city's rugged streets."
Months later, Earls sustained his injury in a new ambulance. "The city bought what they thought were good ambulances that were all sizzle, no steak," Oestreicher said.
New Orleans EMS did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the ambulances Tuesday.
The jury's award to Earls included $200,000 for his loss of future wages and benefits, $600,000 in medical expenses and $700,000 for his pain and suffering.
The five-day trial took place in U.S. District Judge Ivan Lemelle's courtroom.
Earls returned to work as a dispatcher with New Orleans EMS, Oestreicher said, but found the job difficult due to his nerve damage. The city fired him in January because he could not do his job, his attorney said.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Scribbles in my Browns notebook after the Browns lost, 23-17, to the Chiefs:
1. If the Browns are going to win some games in the final eight games, the second half of the Kansas City game should be a model. You can say it started with quarterback Jason Campbell, and it did. But it was more about how Campbell did nothing to mess up the game and made a few good plays. Like any team, the Browns must have competent quarterback play.
2. But the real key will be the defense. I'm talking about the kind of defense where they sack Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith five times and forced five punts -- all in the second half. Ray Horton's unit finally figured out how to defend a screen pass and not fall for a few misdirection plays. They shut down the run and came at Smith from different directions.
3. Six different Browns had sacks. By the end of the game, you could tell Kansas City was happy to slip away with the victory. One more quarter, and the Browns might have won. It's as if the team's identity returned from the 14-6 victory over Cincinnati at the lakefront early this season. It's this style that gives the Browns a chance against Baltimore next week -- composure on offense and few turnovers (or better yet, zero turnovers) combined with an aggressive defense.
4. Davone Bess is a problem. He dropped three more passes -- giving him eight this season. He had only eight last year. Bess has dropped the first pass thrown to him in each of the last three games,
5. Bess also fumbled a punt recovered by the Chiefs on the Kansas City 47. Filling in for the injured Travis Benjamin (early diagnosis is a sprained knee), Bess is used on punts because he has good hands. Just fair catch the ball. If Bess had done that, the Browns would have had the ball at midfield with 7:13 left trailing by just three points.
6. When the Browns traded for Bess, they gave the former Miami receiver a four-year, $11.4 million deal, with $5.75 million guaranteed. With only 28 catches -- and those drops -- he's having the worst season of his seven-year career. He's 28, so age should not be an issue. Bess is not fast. His value is catching the ball. Right now, his signing looks like one of the worst moves made by the new front office.
7. Meanwhile, the Browns have to decide if they will trade Josh Gordon. The second-year receiver had a huge game with five catches for 132 yards. He's averaging 18.2 yards per catch and is the one big-play receiver on the roster. Trading him would be hugely unpopular. It's risky because the only reason the team would do it is the fear of another failed drug test -- and receiving (at minimum) a one-year suspension.
8. In terms of talent, Gordon is exactly what the new front office wants. He's fast and demands defensive attention. Their fear is Gordon will flunk another test -- perhaps in the off-season. The trading deadline is Tuesday.
9. Didn't like to hear that Benjamin had some type of knee injury. He had a hamstring injury that cost him two games last season. Other times, he played but was not close to 100 percent physically. The major concern about the fleet Benjamin is durability. He's listed at 5-10 and 175 pounds, but seems smaller.
10. Desmond Bryant didn't have any of the six sacks, but the lineman had three quarterback hits. He's had a strong season and is an excellent free agent signing. Bryant does have 3.5 sacks this season.
11. Rookie Barkevious Mingo picked up his fourth sack, Paul Kruger had his second sack.
12. In case you were wondering what happened to Leon McFadden, the Browns' third-round pick from this year was flagged for an illegal block on a kickoff. The cornerback has not played a single down on defense. Part of the reason is Buster Skrine is playing well opposite of Joe Haden.
13. On the opening kickoff, Benjamin was tackled by James-Michael Johnson, a fourth-round pick by the Browns in 2012. He didn't fit into the 3-4 scheme and was cut. The Chiefs use him on special teams, he has only one tackle on defense.
14. The Browns have had 21 penalties in the last two games.
15. After the game, Kansas City coach Andy Reid praised Norv Turner's play-calling. It does look better when Campbell (or Hoyer) is under center, and that's not coincidence.


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EUGENE — Oregon's Ryon Healy was 4 for 4 with a home run, two doubles and four RBIs Sunday evening as the Ducks again staved off elimination with an 11-0 victory over Rice at PK Park to force one final game in the NCAA Eugene Regional on Monday night.
The Ducks (48-15) and Owls (43-18) will play the regional title game at 6 p.m. Monday on ESPN3.com. The winner advances to the super regionals next weekend.
The Ducks, the No. 8 national seed, beat San Francisco 6-1 in an elimination game earlier Sunday afternoon behind a complete game from freshman left-hander Cole Irvin.
Right-hander Jeff Gold, making his first start in more than a month, allowed just two hits in five shutout innings against Rice to continue Oregon's dominating pitching in the regional. Gold had been nursing a sore arm and had pitched only one inning since April 30.
After combining for just four hits in the first two games of the regional on Friday and Saturday, Oregon's offense erupted for 17 runs and 24 hits in Sunday's two games.
Healy got things going for the Ducks against Rice with a solo home run in the first. He added a two doubles and extended his RBI total to 56 this season — a UO record.
Scott Heineman added two hits and three RBIs for the Ducks against Rice.
The Ducks managed just two hits off Rice's Jordan Stephens in the Owls' 1-0 victory Saturday night. Oregon's pitchers will nearly as good on Sunday evening, shutting down Rice while allowing just three hits.
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