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Obesity could affect 42% of Americans by 2030
By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY
WASHINGTON – A new forecast on America's obesity crisis has health experts fearing a dramatic jump in health care costs if nothing is done to bring the epidemic under control.
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"The obesity problem is likely to get much worse without a major public health intervention," says health economist Eric Finkelstein.
- Jeff J Mitchell, Getty Images
"The obesity problem is likely to get much worse without a major public health intervention," says health economist Eric Finkelstein.
The new projection, released here Monday, warns that 42% of Americans may end up obese by 2030, and 11% could be severely obese, adding billions of dollars to health care costs.
"If nothing is done (about obesity), it's going to hinder efforts for health care cost containment," says Justin Trogdon, a research economist with RTI International, a non-profit research organization in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park.
As of 2010, about 36% of adults were obese, which is roughly 30 pounds over a healthy weight, and 6% were severely obese, which is 100 or more pounds over a healthy weight.
The obesity epidemic:
Reporter Nanci Hellmich's latest coverage on the obesity epidemic that is crippling the country.
- More obese people have joint pain, heart conditions
- Obesity rate inches up for males, but levels off overall
- It's an uphill climb for obese kids and their parents
- Family plays key role in monitoring a child's weight
- Study finds gene variants behind childhood obesity risk
"The obesity problem is likely to get much worse without a major public health intervention," says Eric Finkelstein, a health economist with Duke University Global Health Institute and lead researcher on the new study. He presented his analysis at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's "Weight of the Nation" meeting. The study is being published online in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
The increase in the obesity rate would mean 32 million more obese people within two decades, Finkelstein says. That's on top of the almost 78 million people who were obese in 2010.
Extra weight takes a huge toll on health, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, many types of cancer, sleep apnea and other debilitating and chronic illnesses.
"Obesity is one of the biggest contributors to why healthcare spending has been going up over the past 20 years," says Kenneth Thorpe, a professor of health policy at Emory University in Atlanta.
The obesity rate was relatively stable in the USAbetween 1960 and 1980, when about 15% of people fell into the category. It increased dramatically in the '80s and '90s and was up to 32% in 2000 and 36% in 2010, according to CDC data. Obesity inched up slightly over the past decade, which has caused speculation that the obesity rate might be leveling off.
Finkelstein and colleagues predicted future obesity rates with a statistical analysis using different CDC data, including body mass index, of several hundred thousand people. Body mass is a number that takes into account height and weight. Their estimates suggest obesity is likely to continue to increase, although not as fast as it has in the past.
Finkelstein says the estimates assume that things have gotten about as bad as they can get in the USA, in terms of an environment that promotes obesity. The country "is already saturated" with fast-food restaurants, cheap junk food and electronic technologies that render people sedentary at home and work, he says. "We don't expect the environment to get much worse than it is now, or at least we hope it doesn't."
In an earlier study, Finkelstein and experts from the CDC estimated that medical-related costs of obesity may be as high as $147 billion a year, or roughly 9% of medical expenditures. An obese person costs an average of $1,400 more in medical expenses a year than someone who is at a healthy weight, they found. Other researchers have estimated the costs may be even higher.
If the obesity rate stays at 2010 levels instead of rising to 42% as predicted, then the country could save more than $549.5 billion in weight-related medical expenditures between now and 2030, says study co-author Trogdon.
Patrick O'Neil, president of the Obesity Society, a group of weight-control researchers and professionals, says that these new projections "indicate that even more people will be losing loved ones and others will be suffering sickness and living lives that fall short of their promise because of obesity."
Study: Autism risk tied to mom's obesity during pregnancy
(CBS/AP) Autism is more likely to occur in children whose mothers were obese while pregnant, new research suggests.
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The study, one of the first of its kind, involved about 1,000 California children, ages 2 to 5. Researchers affiliated with the UC Davis MIND Institute looked at their mothers' medical records and examined the association between obesity and autism. Women who were obese during pregnancy were about 67 percent more likely than normal-weight women to have autistic children, the study showed. Obese moms also faced double the risk of having children with other developmental delays.
Obesity isn't the only risk factor found for pregnant moms in the study. Researchers also looked at prevalence of gestational diabetes and found pregnant moms with diabetes had nearly 2 1/3 times the chance of having a child with developmental delays compared with healthy mothers. Although the proportion of diabetic mothers who had a child with autism was higher, the numbers did not reach statistical significance.
The study was published online in the April 9 issue of Pediatrics.
What explains the results? Researchers say the study does not indicate cause and effect – and further research must be done to confirm the results. But the authors theorize that obesity – generally about 35 pounds overweight – is linked with inflammation and sometimes elevated levels of blood sugar. Excess blood sugar and inflammation-related substances in a mother's blood may reach the fetus and damage the developing brain, study author Paula Krakowiak, an epidemiologist at the University of California, Davis, said.
On average, women face a 1 in 88 chance of having a child with autism, according to recent CDC figures. The new research suggests that obesity during pregnancy would increase that to a 1 in 53 chance, the authors said.
"Over a third of U.S. women in their childbearing years are obese and nearly one-tenth have gestational or type 2 diabetes during pregnancy," Krakowiak said in a written statement. "Our finding that these maternal conditions may be linked with neurodevelopmental problems in children raises concerns and therefore may have serious public-health implications."
Previous research has linked obesity during pregnancy with stillbirths, preterm births and some birth defects.
U.S. autism rates have increased along with obesity rates, says Dr. Daniel Coury, chief of developmental and behavioral pediatrics at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He said the research suggests that may be more than a coincidence.
If mothers' obesity is truly related to autism, it would be only one of many contributing factors, said Coury, who was not involved in the study.
What other factors have been linked to autism? Genetics, mothers' illnesses and use of certain medicines during pregnancy are a few, according to the CDC.
Although the study looked at obesity in the mothers, it lacks information on women's diets and other habits during pregnancy that might have influenced fetal development.
The CDC has more on pregnancy complications, including obesity and gestational diabetes.
Serotonin-Plus Seminar for Women's Weight Loss
Reform Health, Not Healthcare
Burke, VA – September 23, 2009 – As the debate over U.S. healthcare continues to rise in intensity and complexity, Dr. Posner and his Serotonin-Plus Weight Loss Program are focused on reducing the need for healthcare. Obesity has been linked to serious health problems, including heart disease and diabetes; such issues are growing in number as the waistline of Americans steadily increases and thus, more dollars are needed for healthcare. Overweight individuals can attain significant health benefits and can avoid the high costs of added healthcare simply by reforming their health by losing weight.
Dr. Posner's highly effective Serotonin-Plus Weight Loss Program averages a weight loss of 35 pounds in 12 weeks. The program utilizes the patented Serotonin-Plus formula, which has been proven to reduce carbohydrate cravings and aid in weight loss. The Serotonin-Plus program focuses on lifestyle changes, where patients are taught how to lose weight effectively through a transitional diet plan that helps to modify behavior and teach portion control. Aside from having a 100% safety profile, the Serotonin-Plus Weight Loss program is 99% effective; the program has helped over 9,000 patients achieve their weight loss and the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle.
In keeping with Dr. Posner's initiative to reform health, Serotonin-Plus will now offer the highly praised Serotonin-Plus Weight Loss Program free to two adults within the community each month. Individuals can nominate themselves or someone they know that is in need of this worthwhile program. Qualified candidates are those that have a BMI greater than 30, have health problems related to excess weight and those that are affected daily by their weight. Consideration will first be given to those who are unable to afford the cost of a medically supervised weight loss program. Nominations can be made on the Serotonin-Plus Weight Loss website, www.spdiet.com, by following the "Adam Katz Memorial Weight Loss Program" link.
Dr. Posner and Serotonin-Plus are committed to giving back to the community; by offering the FREE Community Program, the first steps are being taken to fight obesity and the need for costly healthcare.
DC Doctor Presents Breakthrough Serotonin Research at The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine 17th Annual Congress. Research is being included in the Academy's 2009 Medicine Textbook
April 2, 2009
Doctor says lack of serotonin results in an increase in appetite and carb cravings. Since men and women can't absorb serotonin from food, a patented, scientifically formulated natural oral serotonin supplementation is an answer to weight loss failure.
Dr. Robert Posner is a pioneer in serotonin research and the adverse effects of disruptions in serotonin levels resulting in carb cravings and an increase in appetite. "Everyone has been hearing how a cortisol imbalance leads to belly fat," said Dr. Posner, "Comparatively speaking, a serotonin imbalance leads to carb carvings and an increase in appetite. Fluctuating serotonin levels are often the culprit of weight loss failure." Posner is presenting his groundbreaking research for the second time to hundreds of doctors attending The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine 17th Annual Congress April 23rd in Orlando, Florida. Posner last spoke to the group in December, 2008 In Las Vegas. Posner has summarized his research in a chapter which will be included in The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine Textbook 2009, currently in production.
"I consider it to be an honor to be invited back to speak at the conference and am excited to continue presenting my research on serotonin," said Dr. Posner, " Although serotonin can be found naturally in foods like bananas and nuts, you cannot increase serotonin levels in the body by ingesting food. The total body content of serotonin is 10 to 12 milligrams, which is about one thirtieth of an aspirin, and that amount has a profound effect on appetite, carb cravings, mood, memory, learning, sleep and other cardiovascular functions. Any disruption in levels causes a huge disruption to normal body functioning."
"People think they are weak if they give in to food cravings, when actually an imbalance in serotonin levels can make it next to impossible to lose weight," said Dr. Posner, "Nearly everyone knows what it's like to have carb cravings under stress and nearly every woman has experienced mood and appetite changes during certain stress periods of her cycle."
Dr. Posner has been in private practice in the Northern Virginia area for 20 years as an internal medicine physician. Dr. Posner developed the Serotonin-Plus Weight Loss Program and the Serotonin Weight Management System™ as a result of his groundbreaking research into the effects of oral serotonin supplementation on weight loss. During the last seven years, nearly 8,000 patients have lost extraordinary amounts of weight through his program which has a 99% success rate and 100% safety record.
Dr. Robert Posner developed and patented the Serotonin Formula™, a unique oral serotonin supplement. The United States Patent and Trademark Office issued a patent for this invention in January, 2000 (U.S. Patent Number 6,017,946). He has also researched the concept of serotonin replacement for serotonin imbalance conditions, such as depression, chronic fatigue, migraine headaches, premenstrual syndrome, fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome. He has been invited to present Medical Grand Rounds to the medical staff at the Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Virginia in September, 2009. Dr. Posner's book, "Doctor, I have a Chemical Imbalance" – The Serotonin Story, was released in June 2002 and gives in-depth analysis of his research. His second book "Stress Eater Diet" released in 2008, is an easy to read pocket guide designed to help woman everywhere with weight issues and is being promoted in Women's Health Magazine April 2009 edition. Posner's diet plan was featured on the cover of Woman's World Magazine January 2009 and he has been interviewed as a weight loss expert on local television.
Local Diet Doctors' Business Expands Despite Recession
Burke Doctor Opens Satellite Office in National Harbor, Publishes Second Book and is Featured on the Cover of Woman's World Magazine
Dr. Robert Posner, founder of the Serotonin-Plus Weight Loss Program, the largest medically supervised weight loss program in the region, has opened a satellite office in National Harbor.
"For years enthusiastic patients have been traveling from all over the metro area to take part in my program. It just makes sense to open a satellite office in National Harbor for travel convenience." Posner has partnered with Michael Chiaramonte, M.D., Medical Director of the Bella Cosmetic Surgery Center. Locally, Posner has four locations: Burke, Chantilly, Bethesda and now National Harbor.
Nationally, Posner has licensed his program to board certified doctors in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Southern Maryland and soon New York City. "Thousands of Washingtonians have shrunk their waistlines over the past 7 years. On average, patients lose 30 pounds in 12 weeks. We have a 99% success rate and a 100% safety record. It's only natural that I expand nationally so people across the country can benefit from this one-of-a-kind weight loss program." said Dr. Posner.
The business expansion comes on the heels of national exposure, both in the media and medical community. The January 12th, 2009 edition of Woman's World Magazine featured Dr. Posner's weight loss program in a cover story. And Posner just published his second book "Stress Eater's Diet" which is an easy to read guide for women on tips to avoid stress eating during stressful times, like a recession. Woman's Health Magazine introduces the book in an upcoming edition.
In December, Posner spoke to hundreds of doctors at the The American Academy on Anti-Aging Medicine 16th Annual Congress in Las Vegas, where he is regarded as one of the top experts in the world on serotonin and how imbalances increase appetite and carb cravings. ""Everyone has been hearing how a cortisol imbalance leads to belly fat," said Dr. Posner, "Comparatively speaking, a serotonin imbalance leads to carb carvings and an increase in appetite. Fluctuating serotonin levels are often the culprit of weight loss failure." Posner has agreed to speak for a second time at the conference in Orlando, Florida in April and has completed a chapter on his research on serotonin supplementation for weight loss which will be included in The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine Textbook, 2009.
Dr. Posner has been in private practice in the Northern Virginia area for 20 years as an internal medicine physician. Dr. Posner developed the Serotonin-Plus Weight Loss Program and the Serotonin Weight Management System™ as a result of his groundbreaking research into the effects of oral serotonin. The Serotonin-Plus Weight Loss Program and Dr. Robert Posner developed and patented the Serotonin Formula™, a unique oral serotonin supplement. The United States Patent and Trademark Office issued a patent for this invention in January, 2000 (U.S. Patent Number 6,017,946). He is a former member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians. He has also researched the concept of serotonin replacement for serotonin imbalance conditions, such as depression, chronic fatigue, migraine headaches, premenstrual syndrome, fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome. Dr. Posner's book, "Doctor, I have a Chemical Imbalance" – The Serotonin Story, was released in 2002 is an in-depth read on his breakthrough research.


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I am currently a student at Central Wyoming College majoring in Early Childhood Education (I will graduate in December 2014). From a young age I knew I wanted to work with children. I started off by babysitting for family friends which eventually grew into where I am today. I have previous experience being a part-time nanny for multiple families. I was also employed by a local business that offered drop-in style care for their customers and have spent time observing many child care centers. I have primarily worked with children ages six weeks to four years. I do have some experience with older children as well. I am CPR and First Aid certified.
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Mayor Boris Johnson has been named the most influential person in London for the third year running in the Evening Standard's The 1000, pulling further ahead of David Cameron.
The panel of specialist reporters and critics which picks The 1000 said the Mayor's stature had grown since his re-election in May and his role in the hugely successful Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Two years ago, Mr Johnson and Mr Cameron were jointly named as the most influential, but last year the Mayor topped the list alone as the Prime Minister and the Coalition faced mounting political turmoil at Westminster.
Other leading figures from the Olympics also feature heavily in the top 20 of The 1000, with film director Danny Boyle, who devised the opening ceremony, in fifth place. Lord Coe, the chairman of the Olympic organising committee, Mo Farah, the double gold medal-winning runner, and Thomas Heatherwick, designer of the stunning cauldron in the Olympic stadium, have also gained influence.
The 1000 also recognises the importance of the creative industries, such as fashion, design, music and publishing, to the capital's economy.
James Bond actor Daniel Craig, E L James, author of the record-breaking Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy, and the rapper and musician Plan B, who has spoken out about gangs and education, are among the other names to feature in the top 20.
Dame Marjorie Scardino, chief executive of Pearson, also makes the list after pulling off the £2 billion merger between Penguin and Random House last week. However, Ms Scardino, the first woman chief executive of a FTSE 100 company, will be stepping down next year after 16 years at the helm.
Stella McCartney, designer of Team GB's Olympic outfits, and Angela Ahrendts, the chief executive of British fashion's biggest luxury brand, Burberry, also make it into the top 20. The Queen was included in the top 10 because of the huge importance of the Diamond Jubilee to the capital, while the Duchess of Cambridge was chosen — ahead of her husband Prince William and brother-in-law Prince Harry — because of her influence with charities and in the fashion world.
Among politicians, Labour leader Ed Miliband jumped from 11th to third place, leap-frogging Chancellor George Osborne and deputy prime minister Nick Clegg, who have both slipped down the list because of their political woes.
The top 20: politics meets Mo and Coe
1 Boris Johnson, Mayor of London
2 David Cameron, Prime Minister
3 Ed Miliband, Leader of the Opposition
4 George Osborne, Chancellor
5 Danny Boyle, film director
6 Sir Mervyn King, Governor of the Bank of England
7 Lord Coe, British Olympic Association chairman
8 Mo Farah, double Olympic gold medallist
9 The Queen
10 Bernard Hogan-Howe, Metropolitan Police Commissioner
11 Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister
12 Angela Ahrendts, Burberry chief executive
13 Thomas Heatherwick, designer
14 EL James, author, Fifty Shades of Grey
15 Dame Marjorie Scardino, Pearson chief executive
16 Stella McCartney, designer
17 Daniel Craig, actor
18 Plan B, rapper
19 Armando Iannucci, TV screenwriter, The Thick Of It and Veep
20 Duchess of Cambridge
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PM all done. K, so when do we start...........
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PM all done. K, so when do we start...........
Just might have to give this a go in between DQs, sending PM.
Woohoo! I was waiting for this signup!!! PM will be there shortly!!!
Welcome Lynnie25, nice to have you in this swap too!
I'm in! This is a nice swap and all the runners are beautiful.
More new players, perfect, Hi skaduzy, glad you're joining us!!
Wow after a not grand day to find so many wonderful sign ups and repeats thank you ladies. you made what could have been one heck a cruddy day into a not so bad evening. I hope I wrote to all who signed up if not hit me up again to make sure ok? I have everyone I wrote back to in my list of players.
please chat here, even one liners are ok. it keeps everyone alert to your playing and hey you might have fun! we talk only serious stuff here (uh huh) and nothing frivolous at all goes on.. so done your serious side and play along its not as hard as it seems! and no one keeps score!
Well, Seriously...water aerobics kicked my %&$ tonight! worked until my arms are spaghetti. Hope they'll be functioning tomorrow! On a frivolous note (shh don't tell Brat) I think I'll sit tonight with a little glass o' wine and ponder this swap. What will the design be? Appliqué leaves? Pumpkins? just a nice piece runner in fall batiks??? What if my partner wants Halloween? That's a whole different thing, maybe 2 glasses are in order :)
Count me in please. No Halloween for me either... Anything FALL...yes. PM on it's way..


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Well done Majesty: Thomson Majesty Cruise Review by helencomrie
Overall Member Rating
Well done Majesty
Destination: Europe - Eastern Mediterranean
Embarkation: Corfu
Food choice & presentation was excellent in all restaurants.Entertainment was first class,worthy of any London stage.Everywhere was spotlessy clean & crew always ready to assist & always have a friendly word & smile.Took advantage of having the drinks package which is well worth it as plenty of choice of soft & alcohol.
Good ports of call although Koper on a Sunday was very quiet so maybe should have booked a trip.Venice & the pre booked gondola trip was great & the 'sailaway' serenade by the entertainments time brought a tear to the eye - well done guys a really great touch !Managed a few hours in Corfu More before departing for home,again excellent transfer & no hanging about.
All in all an excellent trip in every respect - well done Thomsons & Majesty crew.We look forward to our next trip.Would have been nice to be recognized in some way as a return guest - that's just being picky Less
Published 08/11/14
Cabin review: Deck 3 outside301
Quite small but adequate.Plenty of storage space & clothes hangers.Very comfy beds & lovely bed linen & towels.Tea/coffee making facility in cabin.Once in cabin couldn't hear outside noise.Housekeeping very efficient.
Port and Shore Excursions
Gondola Ride
Good value for money.No 'faffing' straight from ship to launch,trip in its self,swiftly shown to gondola.Half hour ride through back waterways & Grand Canal.Well worth booking with Thomsons beforehand.
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Where for art thou, Snow White?
July 25, 2014 , 1:54 PM by Jo Printz
This week's book chat with children's and young adult book expert Sarah Mayor Cox had a real Bendigo Writer's Festival feel about it, with the authors/editors of all three books discussed appearing on this year's festival program.
Emilio: Through My Eyes by Sophie Masson (Allen & Unwin) is part of the Through My Eyes series, created and edited by Lyn White, which tells the stories of children living in contemporary war zones.
This book is a really moving, and at time quite chilling story of the drug war in Mexico, told through the eyes of a teenager called Emilio, whose mother is abducted after being mistaken for a wealthy businesswoman.
This book, and the entire series, makes a very important contribution to literature for young people because it tackles a topic and setting not so well known to Australian readers. Listen to Sarah and Morning show presenter Fiona Parker, speaking with creator/editor Lyn White about the book by clicking below:
Emilio: Through My Eyes discussion
Romeo and Juliet must be one of the world's best known plays. The star crossed lovers from warring houses in Verona - Juliet from the Capulets, wealthy Italian traders, and Romeo from the Montagues - cousins of the Prince. We know it doesn't end well, but the tragedy only heightens the strength of their teenage love.
What then can Jackie French add to this story with her book I am Juliet (Harper Collins)? Well actually much more than would seem possible in such a short book. French's premise of the book is to tell the tale from Juliet's point of view.
This first person account cleverly brings alive the character of Juliet, as a real teenager facing adulthood. In Juliet's case, this means an arranged marriage, first it seems to her cousin Tybalt, then to Paris, a kinsman of the Prince. Juliet is prepared to go along with this path until she meets Romeo at a ball, and falls in love with him at first sight.
In her trademark historical fiction style, French weaves facts from the setting and time into the story to help bring it to life for younger and older readers. She also bookends the story with the experiences of Rob, a thirteen year actor in Shakespeare's theatrical company who will be the first actor to play Juliet.
There are so many issues to pour over in this book and Sarah says many adults will wish they'd been able to read it when they studied Romeo annd Juliet at school. She believes It would have helped her understand the characters, setting and themes at a much deeper level.
It would be a great introduction to the play for younger audiences too, and is the first in a series of three books, including Ophelia, Queen of Denmark (Hamlet) due out in 2015, and Third Witch (Macbeth) due out in 2016.
And finally,John Creed is your typical reluctant hero, who has destiny foisted upon him against his will. He stutters, was orphaned when his parents were killed in a car accident, and bears horrific facial scarring from the car crash.
But Snow, White by Keith Austin (Random House) is not your typical fairytale. It's the sort of tale that will really appeal to boys for many different reasons.
At the heart of the story is a fast-paced thriller come mystery. John Creed lives with his elderly grandfather Mordecai, who is determined to live as much off the grid of modern life as possible (everything is paid for with cash, no telephone or mobile), and who seems to be in a race against time to teach John his ancient 'gypsy'-sounding language.
In true fairytale form the baddies are all bad - John is bullied mercilessly by a boy in his class called Casper Locke, whose father is one of the local policemen. Then there's Fyre King, a girl in their class who also stands out like John. She's fiercely independent and becomes a handy ally for John in his fight against the snow, the cold, the raven and the wolves who are threatening to take over John's world.
Keith Austin is a very visual writer, who creates believable and understandable scenes and characters. Sarah says she couldn't put the book down, and the final scenes in the book twist and turn as John and Fyre have to decide who they can trust and how they are going to beat Casper at his own game of bullying.
It's an interesting book too because it allows the reader to see into the minds and hearts of the other characters (including the baddies), to show us that no one is all good or all bad.
It is however, quite gruesome at times, and Austin's ability to make the cold of the setting seep into your bones as you read the book is very effective!
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|By Les Stewart, Lebanon Daily News, Pa.
|McClatchy-Tribune Information Services
The department's future has yet to be decided, said
"We're entertaining different types of options," he said. "It could be we'll hire one or two officers."
For now, the borough's police vehicles remain garaged, and the borough relies on state police for coverage.
"We had talked about regionalization," Rittle said last week. "We're going to see if there is interest in the area."
Another option would be to subcontract police coverage to another municipality, he said.
"We don't want to rush into any one thing," Rittle said.
With the exception of the
Townships in northern
In addition to those municipalities, state police provide part-time coverage for
As far as coverage for
During his career with the state police, Tice said he has seen an increasing number of municipalities dropping police departments to rely solely on state police.
"We have enough people to provide service," Stine said.
But state police also handled more serious incidents, including six robberies -- among them a bank holdup and three convenience store robberies -- and two indecent assault cases.
In recent years, officials from two
For years,
Before reaching an agreement, Seldomridge said,
Since then,
"They didn't think it would be a problem," he said.
Seldomridge said he has been pleased with the service provided.
"As far as I'm concerned, they're doing a fantastic job," he said.
The decision left the township with one officer -- Chief
In early 2011, state police began providing service when Noll went on sick leave. The township decided to rely on state police when Noll was unable to return to work for medical reasons, said
The costs of providing police coverage played a role in that decision, he said.
"We never could provide 24/7 coverage, so we were always relying on state police coverage," he said.
Fetter said the township has had a good working relationship with the state police. He said state police representatives attend their supervisors meetings and update them on police activity in the township. If they are unable to attend, they send a report, he said.
"If we have any questions, we just call the barracks and talk to Sgt. Tice," Fetter said.
The study found that state police provided full- or part-time coverage to 67 percent of
The coverage was heavily focused on rural municipalities, with 92 percent of rural municipalities and 22 percent of urban municipalities patrolled by troopers, according to the study. In the majority of cases, troopers provided full-time coverage.
In those municipalities relying on state police coverage, the top 10 incidents that troopers responded to were requests for assistance, traffic accidents, burglaries, thefts, assaults, criminal mischief and other calls such as 9-1-1 hang-up calls and disturbances, according to the study.
Four years ago, a measure was proposed in the state Legislature to charge municipalities for state police coverage. That measured and one introduced during the last legislative session died, said
The association opposed both measures, because taxpayers already pay for the state police through state taxes, he said.
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CINCINNATI -- A team of researchers from the University of Cincinnati (UC) has identified the gene responsible for spreading the poisonous (toxic) effects of cadmium--a finding, say the researchers, that may one day lead to the prevention of cadmium toxicity in humans.
Cadmium--a heavy metal suspected of causing human birth defects, lung cancer and testicular cancer--is found in cigarette smoke, some shellfish and seafood, soil and some plants. It is known to damage the human central nervous system, the kidneys, lungs and developing embryos.
The UC researchers, studying low doses of cadmium in mice, found that the gene Slc39a8 works to transport cadmium to the testes, causing tissue to die.
The study, led by Daniel W. Nebert, MD, professor in UC's Department of Environmental Health and researcher at the Center for Environmental Genetics, will appear in the March 1, 2005 edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
"We suspect that cadmium at higher doses could be transported to other regions of the body via the Slc39a8 gene or another gene in this family," says Dr. Nebert. "We know that humans carry the same gene and gene family. Thus, we have identified a target that could be used to prevent cadmium's toxic effects in human populations."
This is especially important, says Dr. Nebert, for many Third World countries. When populations are malnourished or have iron-deficient anemia, the damaging effects of cadmium increase dramatically.
Humans need certain essential metals--including zinc, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, cobalt and manganese--for normal metabolism and biological processes.
Industrialization, however, has introduced many nonessential heavy metals, such as cadmium, lead, silver, mercury, nickel, arsenic and chromium into the environment.
In the 1920s, UC researchers determined that exposure to lead (a nonessential heavy metal) in gasoline resulted in birth defects, mental retardation, loss of balance and other brain, kidney, liver or lung damage. Since then, there have been many studies on heavy metal toxicity, but until now no study has determined how nonessential heavy metals cause toxicity in humans or other vertebrates.
"We believe that the Slc39a8 gene could be responsible for the transportation not only of cadmium, but also of other nonessential heavy metals such as lead, nickel and mercury," says Dr. Nebert. "Identification and characterization of this gene in mice is a significant breakthrough that will improve our understanding of how heavy metals actually cause toxicity and cancer in humans."
Co-authors include Timothy P. Dalton, PhD, Lei He, Bin Wang, Marian L. Miller, PhD, Li Jin, PhD, Xiaoqing Chang and C. Stuart Baxter, PhD, all of UC's Department of Environmental Health, and Keith Stringer, PhD, of UC's Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The research was funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS).
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High in the mountains overlooking the beautiful Vail Valley, with aspen-covered bowls just waiting to be discovered, Beaver Creek was born to be a ski resort. But what began as a winter-sports mecca in 1980 has blossomed into a four-seasons adventure town with international renown. In addition to the perfectly groomed powder and runs for all skill levels, the resort's quick lifts and Bavarian-inspired village attract a discerning crowd.
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While much of the landscape is wild, The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera is decidedly refined. This Alps-inspired all-season mountain resort is a regular on lists of the best North American spas, and features a private fly-fishing stream, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, an outdoor whirlpool, and a fitness center. It's also an epicurean favorite, earning Condé Nast Gold List status as Colorado's number-one resort for excellent food and superlative service.
Outfitted with just 56 rooms and spread out over 7,000 acres, this four-star all-seasons lodge is at once intimate and spacious. Each 500-square-foot Mountain Lodge guest room—fit with either a private patio or balcony, or a fireplace—features stylish Rocky Mountain décor, from sumptuously crafted wood furnishings to unique artwork.
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Should Montclair build a community center?
Montclair has six railway stations, 42 houses of worship, 18 public tennis courts, over 70 restaurants, an art museum, a newspaper, a university, a film festival, and two library buildings.
One thing it does not have, and should, is a community center, according to a report authorized by the Montclair-based Partners for Health Foundation.
Data taken from the report, written by Karen Alexander, director of eldercare services for United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ, bolsters a proposal to create a community center in Montclair.
Ann Lippel, a member of the Senior Citizens' Advisory Committee (SCAC), envisions a community center as a place where different groups can hold classes, events, and presentations, and where people in town can find out what's going on all over town.
On Tuesday, Dec. 18, during a conference meeting of the Montclair Township Council, the SCAC will propose that the town acquire the U.S. Social Security Administration office at 396 Bloomfield Ave., which closed last March, and turn it into a community center.
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The report, "How Can We Help Older Residents of Montclair Age in Place?" is based on an analysis of 2010 census data, a literature review, site visits, interviews with seniors and with "stakeholders" in the community. Among its conclusions: Montclair has fewer people older than 65 than do neighboring municipalities. A chart indicates that in neighboring Cedar Grove, 23.7 percent of the population is over 65 years old, while in Montclair the percentage is 11.2.
That disparity could be a problem for Montclair, according to Lippel, who said senior citizens are an asset to the town because they contribute taxes to the school district budget but do not draw on those resources.
"It's in the best interests of Montclair to look at seniors as stabilizing for the budget," she said.
The report notes that major issues for seniors are poor communication, and the lack of a central physical or virtual address for seniors.
A multigenerational community center would "foster community-building," according to the report. Alexander wrote that "intergenerational offerings could capitalize on the school-age focus of many families and residents, while involving older residents, too."
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The Social Security Administration office has over 7,000 square feet, with storage, offices, and a ramp, said Lippel, who noted that it is also accessible by public transportation.
Suzy Kass, executive director of the Montclair Adult School, is one of the stakeholders listed in the report. Kass pointed out that in the next 19 years, 10,000 people a day will turn 65, a fact confirmed by Pew Research Center. "All sorts of enterprises are going to feel impacted by the change and shift in age in the country.
"The elders are people of wisdom who can give back to the community. I don't know why that should be different now," said Kass.
Officials' pros and cons
The idea of a township community center is not a new one. In 2010, the Township Council declined the opportunity to acquire the Senior Care and Activities Center at 110 Greenwood Ave. and transform it to a community center.
Fourth Ward Councilwoman Renée Baskerville said the decision by her and a majority of council colleagues to not purchase the Greenwood Avenue property and get the township further into debt was one of the best decisions made by that Township Council.
Mayor Robert Jackson said that while the idea of a community center is interesting, he is "leery of anything that will require debt. If we aren't mindful of keeping Montclair affordable, no matter who it is, for youth groups or for seniors, if they have to leave town, a community center won't be serving their purposes."
Rather than spend money acquiring a facility, there might be buildings the township already owns that could serve as a community center, noted Baskerville.
"The Talbot street property that had the Hollow Day Care Center on it before would be a perfect youth or senior center," Baskerville said.


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A quick-hit Frank Ocean album update for ya, as he posted on tumblr that he's almost done with his upcoming album! (Finally!)
It seems like Ocean's come up in '11-'12 is forever ago, but I think the long hiatus of new music will give fans a renewed energy when the time's right for this album's release. I've been running back "Pyramids" lately this past month so I for one am in need of new Ocean tunes.


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In the beginning Dan Peterson said he had the experience to refinance our home without any problems at all so we decided to try them out. We then proceeded to give United Pacific Mortgage every bit of information that they asked for, there for the first month we talked back and forth no problems at all. After about a month we could never get a response to emails and voice messages we kept sending day after day trying to find out what was in the works. We even tried to contact his so called manager Chris Reed and he has never responded back to us.
This company seems more like a company that just vacumns up information and never get back in touch with people. The one email we did recieve a week ago said that he had contacted underwriters and would call me shortly, that has never happened. My advice is be careful on who you choose, closer to home companies is probibly a better bet. And if something like this hits home to you, do as we did and contact the state department of businesses and the Better Business Bureau so they know the problems are accuring. Good Luck!
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The look book featuring Anna Selezneva amps up the gothic-sexy factor with dark lipstick, ribbon chokers, and haunting props like a Poe-esque taxidermy raven. Love, yes – but there are certainly no lemons.
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The Master Programme Biochemistry is currently open to all applicants that fulfill the requirements.
Applicants with a B.Sc. degree in Biochemistry from the RUB or another German university can enrol in the M.Sc. programme at the students' registration office during the enrolment period by presenting their degree certificate and the certificate of the mandatory counselling interview.
Applicants with a related or comparable (B.Sc.) degree from a German university must have their B.Sc. degree evaluated and deemed equivalent to the BSc degree in Biochemistry at the RUB before being enrolled. This evaluation is performed by the faculty's Examination Board Biochemistry. Direct enrolment is not possible. For the enrolment at the students' registration office the acknowledgement of equivalent academic achievements and the certificate of the counselling interview are required. In some specific cases it may be compulsory for the student to attend additional classes to make up for areas not covered in their B.Sc. degree programme. How to apply for recognition...
Applicants with a degree in Biochemistry or in a topically related (B.Sc.) degree from a foreign university must apply for admission through the university's online application.
Counselling interview
A counselling interview with a member of the teaching staff in Biochemistry is obligatory. The certificate for having participated in the interview must be presented at enrolment. The counselling interviews are coordinated by the examination office.
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Closing date for applicants with a degree from a foreign university: July 15. The Master Programme Biochemistry can be entered only in the winter term.
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The Master Programme Biochemistry offers compulsory and elective courses.
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In the compulsory courses every student receives a broad, advanced education. This includes special topics you define and outline yourself based on your own literature search and which you present in a seminar. Furthermore, you will gain insight into membrane receptor signaling mechanisms in an advanced lecture course and will be acquainted with important concepts of bioinformatics. In addition, there will be courses on the legal aspects of handling radiolabeled substances and on taking care of laboratory animals. These courses include the offer to obtain federal certificates allowing you to work with radioisotopes and laboratory animals in laboratories all over Europe.
The following courses are compulsory while gaining an advanced education in the field of biochemistry:
- Biochemical Seminar
- Bioinformatics
- Radiation Safety in the Radionuclide Laboratory
- Biochemistry IV
- Instruction in Laboratory Animal Science
After the first semester you are entitled to choose your own area of interest (your "focal point programme") among the many topics possible in the wide field of biochemistry. Choice is possible to the extent focal point programmes are offered by the life science community of the RUB, with a guaranteed minimum of three such programmes. At present 6 focal point programmes are offered, reflecting current areas of scientific competence at the RUB.
- Membrane and Nervous System Biochemistry,
- Biomolecular Chemistry,
- Proteins in Biomedicine,
- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of Plants and Microorganisms,
- Molecular Medicine,
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There are 4 modular advanced practicals taking place during the first semester. You have to participate in practicals offered by 4 different focal point programmes of your own choice. This will allow you to gain a deeper insight into the research activities going on in a given focal point programme which may be of future interest for you. After you have chosen your focal point programme at the beginning of the second semester, you should participate in the lecture series of that focal point programme, where the supervisors of the specific programme will present and explain to you their own research. In parallel you will be trained in 2 laboratory bench projects (advanced practicals) within a research group of your choice. This is accompanied by 2 special lectures that you have to attend and by one elective course in chemistry. In summary, the following elective courses will have to be taken:
- 4 different Modular Advanced Practicals in the Focal Point Programme
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Wyden, Kitzhaber back president, Walden critical
The reaction from Oregon lawmakers and the governor to President Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday night broke down along predictable party lines. Here are their statements, in full:
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore.:
"In over forty town hall meetings in just over a year, I've heard from hardworking taxpayers throughout Oregon that they want good jobs that pay the bills, that they are concerned about health insurance premiums going up, not down, and they are worried about the government borrowing and spending so much.
"I'm disappointed that the President didn't do more tonight to extend an olive branch to work with Congress to solve the country's problems. Instead, he doubled down on his agenda from the past four years: more spending, more debt, higher taxes, and a bigger federal government more involved in our lives than ever before. This approach has not produced a strong economy or the kind of family-wage jobs that Americans need and deserve. The federal government must stop throwing up barriers to job creation and learn to live within a budget."
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore.:
"President Obama laid out an economic vision that includes rebuilding our infrastructure, strengthening American manufacturing and overhauling the tax code. If Congress is serious about creating jobs, there is no better place to start than tax reform. Bipartisan tax reforms like the ones I have been working on would create a simpler, more business-friendly tax code that would increase tax revenue without raising tax rates. In fact, we would lower corporate tax rates to make American businesses more competitive – helping businesses to create jobs that pay middle class wages.
I am also pleased that the President supports the principles behind the Student Right to Know Before You Go initiative I've drafted with Senator Marco Rubio, R-Fla. We need to work together to ensure that parents and students get the most bang for their educational buck. We will soon be reintroducing the legislation to make sure this happens.
President Obama also got it right tonight by highlighting the importance of national infrastructure as a way to create jobs and rebuild our crumbling bridges and highways. You can't have big league economic growth with a little league transportation system. I have always believed that private investment follows public investment. That is why I've teamed up with Senator John Hoeven, R-N.D., to champion the Transportation Regional Infrastructure Project bonds. These bonds, like their predecessors, Build America Bonds, will save local government millions of dollars in financing public works projects. It is time for Congress to build on that success.
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber:
"The President delivered a compelling vision for America and a comprehensive plan to grow the middle class. I am proud to be a part of it, and Oregon stands ready to do our part. Our partnership with the administration on health care and education innovations offers a model for federal flexibility and local accountability that can help lead the way to a more prosperous future."
It is past time for Congress to take action to address the issue of climate change and the associated health and environmental impacts. Only Congress has sufficient tools to address the global nature of the problem and pursue a solution that will reduce domestic emissions while also keeping us competitive in the world market. I will continue to work to pass laws to address climate change by increasing clean energy use and reducing America's carbon footprint."


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Tuesday, November 11th is Veteran's Day, and chances are there is someone in your life you celebrate and honor because they've served in the military in some capacity.
For me, it's my Dad, who's a US Navy Veteran. That's him in the pic, with my daughter at the County Fair a few years ago when she was 2. That perfectly captures my dad. He's the most honest, big-hearted, super-awesome human you could ever meet. And he loves rural America.


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Why do they call them Christmass Cactus when mine blooms in Nov......This one is 15 yrs old and thinks she can bloom Nov.Jan,March.Enjoy....
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Why do they call them Christmass Cactus when mine blooms in Nov......This one is 15 yrs old and thinks she can bloom Nov.Jan,March.Enjoy....
Last edited by Mary O; 11-20-2012 at 01:59 PM.
It's a Christmas cactus...not poinsettia. Different conditions affect their blooming. Mine are blooming right now also.
It's beautiful and congrats getting one to live to the ripe old age of 15!!! I'm lucky if I can keep one alive for the month of December
No one has ever become poor by giving. - Anne Frank
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Christmas cactus....Duh.......
You must be doing something right. I am lucky if mine blooms!
mine is also blooming. it never blooms at christmas. mine is about 5 years old wow yours
is really pretty.
Wow..that is one happy plant. Be glad it blooms at all! I have one that is about 25 yrs old and it stopped blooming for a few years but blooms now..all different times of the year.
When it seems like the world is falling to pieces remember that the pieces are falling into place. We are nearing closer to the End Times.
Your Christmas Cactus is huge and beautiful!! I would be happy with it no matter when it bloomed! Enjoy! You must have a very green thumb!
I have one that is blooming right now and does every year from Nov to Jan. Mine is probably twice as big as yours and I have had it for 17 or 18 years.
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Also, how would I adjust the turnbuckles to allow a little more roll? Lengthen them I would guess...
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I needed a quick replacement for my previous Multi-function laser printer. This was less expensive than a new drum unit and toner kit for my old one. I haven't used all the functions yet, but printing is fast and very clear. Scanning is very good and the fax function seems to work perfectly. The 2-sided copying works great, but I haven't been able to get it to print a document two sided yet. Maybe I need to read the manual again. The only other thing I've encountered so far is that now when I print a whole web page, the header and footer with the web address is almost illegible. I haven't been able to find a resource to correct that problem yet.
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Dispatches from the fight against homelessness and AIDS
Sandy-Displaced Living in SROs Shows NYC Can't Break Its Bad Habits
Posted by Sunny Bjerk , January 29, 2013
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Nearly three months since Hurricane Sandy hit New York City and displaced hundreds, perhaps thousands of residents, a recent investigation found that the city has been using FEMA emergency assistance cash to put the displaced in single-room occupancy (SROs) units and buildings with an exorbitant amount of housing violations, safety, and health issues.
In a revealing report by the a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/city-wasting-hurricane-sandy-fema-cash-roach-infested-hotels-article-1.1248619#ixzz2JC6RIjSs">New York Daily News, there are at least 800 Sandy-displaced households that are living in 50 hotels or single-room occupancy units (SRO) across NY in horrific—and in many cases—illegal conditions.
One man, Antonio Ramirez, who was placed in the SRO at 1038 Faile Street in Bronx, noted that his apartment—or rather the apartment he was placed in—doesn't have a smoke detector and that the building is infested with cockroaches. What's more, the building isn't even registered with the city's Housing Preservation and Development Department as required by law, and coupled with a "sister SRO" building two doors down, has 45 open housing code violations.
In addition, people are also being housed at the Park Avenue Hotel in East Harlem, but Sandy-displaced residents say that the hotel isn't safe. One resident said that he hears fistfights and arguments in the hotel's hallways and tries to keep to himself. The Park Avenue Hotel has at least 10 housing code violations.
As horrific and shocking as these housing conditions are, all too often this is the only housing made available to people living with HIV/AIDS.
Under HASA, people living with HIV/AIDS are only left with $376 per month to live on each month, all remaining SSD must be paid toward rent.
This factors out to be $12.36 per day to pay for expenses (utilities, phone, prescriptions and physician co-pays, bath soap, laundry soap, winter clothes, etc).
James Lister, VOCAL NY member, activist, and general renegade, notes that he pays 71% of his SSD benefits toward rent, which leaves him with precious little income for the rest of each month. While James is just able make his ends meet, he knows of far too many HASA clients that simply "give up" or are priced out of their homes, which leads to eviction and placement in roach-infested hotels and SROs.
And while he's not a gambler, James would bet that the buildings in the Daily News article are the same buildings that are listed on HASA's temporary housing list.
Bloomberg's Sandy Recovery office spokesperson, Peter Spencer, claims that the city has only received a handful of complaints about the SROs and the temporary housing facilities. "All those locations have been determined to be safe and the city continues to provide case management services to address any issues that arise and to get them to a permanent housing solution as quickly as possible."
But these statements are clearly political fluff when you step back and consider the city's underhanded support of the thousands of SROs across the city.
Indeed, while city officials continue to promise to withhold funding and fine the slumlords running these SROs, incidents such as the housing of Sandy-displaced show their true colors and complete disinterest in truly closing SROs across the city.
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Tweet While going through the pending tasting notes I have I found those from Glops. Ramón and his wife brought them from Spain, and they gave them to me during the pleasant lunch we had at Svijansý Rytíř.
They were three samples, Glops Torrada, Glops Negra y Glops D'hivern. They are brewed by Llúpols i Llevats a microbrewery from Barcelona.
It was the second batch of Spanish beers I was going to taste. The first one was from industrial breweries, and some of the samples really impressed me. With Glops I had more curiosity than expectations. Llúpols i Llevats is a relatively new company, established in 2005, working in a market where local craft beers still seem to be very much a novelty.
I started by Torrada and it wasn't a happy beginning. The label says it's a lager with 4,5%ABV, fermented 7 days and lagered for 21. According to the webpage it is a dunkles, though its colour looked a bit too pale. Both the bouquet and the taste were overwhelmed by something that I wasn't able to identify at first, though it was very familiar, it took me a bit to figure it out, but I still wasn't 100% sure, so I went to the kitchen and cut myself a slice of rye bread. It was that, and it wasn't at all pleasant, it opresses the rest of the elements and makes the beer very hard to drink. It reminded me a bit of the rawness of that CAR that had been lagering only for 14 days, but here much stronger. It can be that those 21 days were not enough, or it can also been some sort of contamination that I can't identify. Whatever it is, I didn't like it a single bit.
Negra came in second. Also a lager, also with 4,5%ABV and with the same time for fermenting and lagering. Rather than black (Negra) it pours dark amber, topped by a generous head that goes away a bit too quickly. On the nose I noticed roasted apples and some chocolate in a nice balance. So far, pretty good. There was some cocoa at the begninning together with some citrus notes and with a mostly coffee finish. It would have been a pretty fine beer if it hand't been for the incredibly excessive carbonation that gave it a mouthfeel akin to a cola drink. At times the taste of CO2 overwhelmed the rest. I let the glass stay for about 10 minutes, hoping the fizziness would go away, no such luck. What a pity.
I wasn't expecting much when it was time for the third one, d'Hivern. It is a seasonal beer, brewed with barley malt, honey and spices and hops, listed in that order. I could be exagerating if I said that I was expecting the worst, but I certainly wasn't looking forward to opening and drinking this beer. In this case, it is an Ale, a bit stronger, with 6,8%ABV, as it should be for a winter beer. "Now we are talking!", such, or something like that, were my words when taking the first sip. I liked it, and it almost made me forget the previous two. Rich gold, very foggy. Yeasts, honey and fruit on the nose, almost like a home made panettone. The predominating fruity notes are well balanced by the honey, finishing with very tasty ginger and clove. I really enjoyed it a lot, drinking very slowly. Very good beer.
However, the impression I was left with wasn't all that good. It is likely that I had bad luck and that the bottles didn't reach me in very good conditions, if that is the case, I would like to taste Torrda and Negra again, othwerwise, I think their creators will have to adjust quite a few screws because if the don't, I don't think they will be able to succeed in a market like the Spanish.
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- Anonymous23 January 2009 at 11:39
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dear beer philosopher,
I was surfing the web, and I found the website of Baracnicka rychta
(http://rychta.webz.cz/html/flash.html ).
on their menu, I saw that they have Svijany on tap!
I was wondering if you're ever been there? It looks ok on the website and it's downtown. And reasonable prices. Heaven?
happy beerhunting
with friendly regards
Yes, I've been there and I have a post about it on the pipeline... Recommendable...ReplyDelete
- Anonymous23 January 2009 at 12:14
Thanks for the quick response! I look forward to that post.ReplyDelete
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Thank you, and what a pleasure it is to join you this afternoon. I'm delighted to be here with Majority Leader Steny Hoyer. Although we're on opposite sides of the political aisle, we are absolutely united when it comes to the US-Israel relationship. Steny is a genuine leader on this issue in his party, and I respect and thank him for that.
We gather here today under a dark cloud of uncertainty. Despite all the bloodshed Israel's small population has borne, despite the hand of peace Israel has consistently extended to its neighbors, the 2,000-year-old dream of self-determination in the Jewish ancestral homeland is in mortal danger. We are in a critical time. Now is not the time to be picking fights with Israel in what seems to be an attempt to curry favor with the Arab world. Now is the time when the U.S. must stand with Israel in the global struggle against the threats posed by radical Islam.
It is times like these when we must remember what happens when Americans and decent-minded people everywhere fail to stand up to evil. Seventy years ago, after the violence of Kristallnacht, newspapers across America screamed Hitler's warning that the Jews would be wiped out unless other countries took them in. Hitler correctly predicted that the world would be shocked, but do nothing. The U.S. Congress refused to raise quotas on refugees. The State Department erected a barricade of paperwork to keep the Jews out.
In 1938, two members of Congress sponsored a bill to admit 20,000 German-Jewish children into the United States. It was a priority for many Americans, including the first lady Eleanor Roosevelt. But isolationist forces sabotaged the effort, and even the president failed to offer his full backing. The result? The bill died. And 20,000 Jewish children, who could have been saved, joined the 1.5 million children who would die in the Holocaust. Another instructive moment can be found in the tragic journey of the ship St. Louis.
Exactly 9 years to the day before the birth of the State of Israel, some 900 German Jews fleeing the Nazis set sail from Hamburg en route to Havana, Cuba -- where they thought they had permission to land. But when the St. Louis pulled into Havana Harbor two weeks later, virtually all of the passengers were denied entry. Efforts to pay Cuban officials to accept the Jews broke down, and the ship was soon ordered out of Havana. On its way back to the cauldron of Europe, the St. Louis sailed so close to America's shores that the passengers could see the lights of Miami. So near, yet so far. The German boat captain pleaded with U.S. officials for permission to dock. But instead of helping them come ashore, the U.S. Coast Guard patrolled the waters to make certain no one tried to jump ship. Passengers aboard the St. Louis frantically cabled President Roosevelt begging for refuge, but their pleas fell on deaf ears. The State Department's reply: Get in line and wait your turn.
American Jews and other well meaning Americans were powerless to move our government to save countless lives. There was no State of Israel to take the Jews in. In fact, British-run Palestine was off-limits to Jewish refugees. At that moment, the tragic fate of the passengers was sealed. The majority were destined for the death camps. The takeaway for us? We must do all we can to ensure the survival of the state of Israel.
At a time like this there's nothing more critical than making the case that a strong Israel is in the best interest of U.S. national security. There's no better way to demonstrate this than to take people to see Israel first-hand. Steny and I have had the tremendous privilege of leading AIPAC-sponsored trips to Israel for members of Congress. Our colleagues are often moved to tears when they exit Yad Vashem and walk up to a balcony overlooking the eternal city of Jerusalem. Meeting with besieged families in Sderot, these members begin to understand the struggles the Israeli people go through every day. One Congressman summed it up like this: "Some of us came as supporters. Some of us were ambivalent and others were skeptical. But now we have seen this nation's courage, and we've seen how it shares our values. We're going home as Zionists."
In 2010, a new set of dangers has emerged. A new enemy has arisen. And once again, Israel and the Jewish people are in the crosshairs. The Iranian regime, emboldened by the west's lack of unity and resolve, brazenly forges ahead with its nuclear weapons program. Iran's President denies the Holocaust and threatens to wipe Israel off the map. Hamas, Hezbollah and other Islamist terror groups operate on Israel's borders with the support of Tehran. They threaten the Jewish state with weaponry that grows more lethal by the day. No less dangerous is the worldwide campaign to delegitimize Israel as a state among the nations. Israel's critics deny the Jewish people's irrefutable, historic and religious link with the holy land.
Today's blood libels and anti-Semitic incitement is a page taken directly from Nazi propaganda. Like a plague, this vitriol has spread throughout the international media, across the Internet, and into our colleges and universities. My message to you today is simply this: Should any of us ever grow weary, should any of us for one minute waver in our resolve to safeguard Israel, We must let the powerful lessons of history propel us to action! Unfortunately, there are signs of tension right now between our two nations. So we must remind our leaders here in Washington of the critical importance of the US-Israel relationship.
Let's face it. Israel is not the problem. From Yemen to Afghanistan to Pakistan, terrorists are not going to lay down their arms against America if we abandon Israel. We must do everything possible to hold the media accountable and empower our communities at home with an understanding of the true nature of our shared struggle with Israel. We must begin with Iran. To those growing voices that say we shouldn't take seriously the threats of a "madman", we must ask: "Have we not been down this road before?"
We cannot take cover under the notion that we can actually deter a nuclear Iran. That would merely be lulling ourselves into a false sense of security. Iran must be dealt with firmly, with real sanctions that have real teeth. The message should be clear: If you deal with Iran, you are not welcome to deal with the U.S. Stopping the regime in Iran will involve empowering the domestic opposition and delivering Tehran the message that our willingness to use force is on the table.
As we face these new threats, one could ask, "What is the difference between 70 years ago and today?" The answer: The grassroots force of the American pro-Israel community led by AIPAC!!!
Thanks to you, I have complete faith that the United States Congress, and the American people, know well who our one true and reliable friend in the Middle East is: Israel.
The American people know who stands with us in our fight against terrorism; we know who wept at candlelight vigils when America was attacked on 9-11; and we know who sends teams of doctors and millions of dollars halfway around the world to save lives in Haiti. In the same way, we Americans also know who teaches their children to emulate suicide bombers; who danced and tossed candy around in the streets on 9-11 celebrating that horrible day. And we do know who names their boulevards, schools and their public squares after terrorists.
The case I press before you now is more than just a "Jewish cause" or just an Israeli issue. These are challenges to America. Israel's security is synonymous with our own. The People who point guns at her with murder in their eyes will next turn on us. Israel has turned out to be not just a friend who shares our values, but a critically important strategic ally who brings stability and balance to a volatile region.
As Golda Meir said, Zionism and pessimism are not compatible. With your ongoing commitment, the miracle of the modern-day state of Israel will survive. And together, we will hasten the day, when the Jewish people, after 2,500 years of uninterrupted persecution, will at long last live in peace in their ancestral homeland. Thank you.
Source: http://republicanwhip.house.gov/newsroom/2010/03/mr-cantors-remarks-to-aipac.html


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Mead (crater)
Radar image of Mead crater. The dark vertical bands running through the image are artifacts associated with processing the synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data. Illumination is from the left at an incidence angle of 45°
|12°30′N 57°12′E / 12.5°N 57.2°ECoordinates: 12°30′N 57°12′E / 12.5°N 57.2°E
|270 km
|Margaret Mead
Mead is an impact crater on Venus named in honor of the cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead.
Mead crater is the largest impact crater on Venus, with a diameter of 280 km (174miles). The crater has an inner and an outer ring and a small ejecta blanket surrounding the outer ring. The crater floor looks very similar in morphology to the surrounding plain.
Mead is classified as a multi-ring crater with its innermost, concentric scarp being interpreted as the rim of the original crater cavity. No inner peak-ring of mountain massifs is observed on Mead. The presence of hummocky, radar-bright crater ejecta crossing the radar-dark floor terrace and adjacent outer rim scarp suggests that the floor terrace is probably a giant rotated block that is concentric to, but lies outside of, the original crater cavity. The flat, somewhat brighter inner floor of Mead is interpreted to result from considerable infilling of the original crater cavity by impact melt and/or by volcanic lavas. To the southeast of the crater rim, emplacement of hummocky ejecta appears to have been impeded by the topography of preexisting ridges, thus suggesting a very low ground-hugging mode of deposition for this material.[1]
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- Image of the crater at www.espacial.org. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
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