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HIV Prevention Preparedness Study
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|HIV Infections HIV Seronegativity
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|HIV Prevention Preparedness Study
|Estimated Enrollment:
This study is designed to prepare for the implementation of a second study, HPTN 035: A Phase II/III Safety and Effectiveness Study of the Vaginal Microbicides BufferGel and PRO 2000/5 Gel (P) for the Prevention of HIV Infection in Women. HPTN 035 requires an average HIV seroincidence rate of 5-6 percent among enrolled participants. The primary objective of the present study is to estimate the rates of HIV seroincidence among women targeted for inclusion in HPTN 035.
Women will be enrolled in this study for 6 to 12 months. Study visits will take place monthly. At each visit, participants will complete a medical/menstrual history and undergo pregnancy testing. Each quarter, participants will undergo a structured interview about sexual practices and will receive HIV and STD tests, education, and counseling. Participants will also undergo a pelvic exam with wet mount testing for bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis, and trichomoniasis. Colposcopic evaluations will be performed at selected sites. Pap smears will be performed at sites with the capacity and expertise to prepare and interpret the smears and provide appropriate follow-up care to participants with abnormal results.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|Child, Adult, Senior
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion criteria:
- Sexually active (defined as having had vaginal intercourse at least once in the 3 months prior to screening).
- HIV-uninfected at screening.
- Able and willing to provide adequate locator information for study retention purposes.
Exclusion criteria:
- History of adverse reaction to latex.
- Non-therapeutic injection drug use in the 12 months prior to screening.
- Vaginal intercourse more than an average of 2 times per day in the 2 weeks prior to screening.
- Plans to travel away from the study site for more than 3 consecutive months in the next 12 months.
- Plans to relocate away from the study site in the next 12 months.
- Pregnancy or plans to become pregnant in the next 12 months.
- Pregnancy within 42 days prior to enrollment.
- Enrollment in any other study of a vaginally-applied product.
- Clinically apparent pelvic exam finding involving deep epithelial disruption.
- Diagnosis with a current STD and/or other reproductive tract infection requiring treatment.
- Conditions that would preclude provision of informed consent, make participation in the study unsafe, complicate interpretation of study outcome data, or otherwise interfere with achieving the study objectives.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00048282
|South Africa
|R.K. Khan Hospital
|Chatsworth, South Africa
|Durban, South Africa
|Medical Research Council
|Hlabisa, South Africa
|Hlabisa, South Africa
|Kilimanjaro Christian Med Ctr
|Moshi, Tanzania
|Moshi, Tanzania
|Chililabombwe, Zambia
|Chilenje Clinic, Lusaka, Sambia
|Lusaka, Zambia
|Kamwala Clinic
|Lusaka, Zambia
|Lusaka, Zambia
|Study Chair:
|Saidi Kapiga, MD, MPH, SCD
|Harvard School of Public Health
|Study Chair:
|Gita Ramjee, PhD
|South Africa Medical Research Council
|Study Chair:
|Stephen Weiss, PhD
|University of Miami
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00048282 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|October 29, 2002
|Last Updated:
|May 13, 2010
Keywords provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):
HIV Seroprevalence
Anti-Infective Agents
Administration, Topical
HIV Seronegativity
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


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Raw milk cheese has been identified by officials as the culprit of an E. coli outbreak that has sickened 11 people and killed one person.
According to The Canadian Press, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Public Health Agency of Canada issued warnings earlier in the week about a batch of raw milk cheese from Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm in British Columbia.
In the wake of the outbreak, co-owner of the farm has publically apologized and is working with officials to figure out how E. coli contaminated the products.
"We are so sorry and we are trying to get to the source of the E. coli, but we don't know the source and we don't know what happened," Kathy Wikkerink, co-owner of the farm, tearfully told reports.
The Globe and Mail reports that while the incident involving Gort's is rare, one Seattle lawyer who specializes in food contamination cases believes that similar incidents have increased as unpasteurized dairy products have become more popular.
Read, "Deadly E. coli in B.C. raw-milk cheese prompts recall."

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As it turns out, there are some things to dislike about Washington, D.C. The snow, for instance. And the cold.
"I'm learning how to wear a scarf," said Rep. Tony Cardenas, who now represents the eastern San Fernando Valley's 29th District.
The newly elected Democrat, whose family originally hails from Mexico, is adapting to the East Coast weather. That includes getting used to walking in the snow, an experience he never had to deal with while serving in local office for the San Fernando Valley.
As the 113th Congress gets under way, Cardenas joins the ranks of incoming politicians, including some from the Los Angeles region, who are making their way through the halls for the first time.
He is also one of those making history: Cardenas is the first Latino from the San Fernando Valley elected to Congress.
With that move, he also helped Congress make history. The makeup of the 113th Congress is being called the most diverse in history. There are now 31 Latinos on the Hill. Five Asians – the most ever – were elected, according to the Asian American Justice Center.
There are at least seven openly gay members, according to the website
GayPolitics.com. That includes Kyrsten Sinema, a Democrat from Arizona who is bisexual.
There are also more women than ever in Congress: 81 in the House, 20 in the Senate.
One of those local and newly elected women is Julia Brownley, who represents the 26th District, an area covering Ventura County and Simi Valley.
This past week, Brownley was away at a retreat in Williamsburg, Va., for new Congress members. That left it up to her staff members to settle into their new offices.
But already, Brownley was noticing differences between working in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., said her chief of staff, Lenny Young.
"We're finding the House does a lot of things last-minute," Young said. "In Sacramento, they stay on schedule. Here, it's a little more frantic."
Another woman finding her way around Washington, D.C., is Rep. Gloria Negrete McLeod, who unseated Rep. Joe Baca in the 35th District, which spans from Rialto to Pomona.
While some newly elected Congress members don't choose to bring former staffers with them, McLeod, D-Montclair, brought some of her Sacramento employees to Washington.
"It's been a very busy couple of days," said Daniel Sanchez, McLeod's communications director.
For the incoming Congress members, there are apartments to rent, staff to hire and committee assignments. Cardenas, who was assigned to Natural Resources and Budget committees, has taken an apartment about a 10-minute walk away from his office.
Like other newbies, Cardenas is getting tips from colleagues like House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco.
Pelosi warned Cardenas, he said, about spending too much time away from his family back in the district. "She said, `When we're not in session, go home, have dinner with your family."'
After serving in the Assembly and on the Los Angeles City Council, the biggest difference with working in Washington, D.C., is the "massive amount" of politicians he's working with.
Cardenas said one of his key issues will be juvenile justice, which has great importance to him.
He's also getting used to being on the national stage, and was recently interviewed by National Public Radio.
Cardenas had been notorious for being wary of the Los Angeles media. At times on the council floor, he vocally expressed his distaste for stories by the Los Angeles Times and the Daily News.
Now, on the other side of the country, he was downright accommodating.
A sign of homesickness?
"Call if you need anything!" he said.


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Construction of the new Yolo County Courthouse is well under way.
The five-story structure on the 1000 block of Main Street can be seen from a distance now that the steel setting process is nearing completion. The project had its groundbreaking back in April, and according to John Koster, "the project is currently on schedule and within budget."
Koster, design and construction project manager for the Administrative Office of the Courts, has been working on this project to ensure it remains on schedule to finish by early 2015.
Construction will cost an estimated $161.4 million. About $133.8 million in lease-revenue construction bonds were sold late last year, to be repaid over a 25-year period through court user fees and penalties.
The 14-courtroom, 163,000-square-foot structure will replace the historic courthouse on nearby Court Street. The current Yolo County Courthouse has been in need of renovations for some time.
According to Keby Boyer, communications specialist for the Administrative Office, the new courthouse will replace seven separate buildings from where judicial services are currently provided.
"These buildings are physically and functionally inadequate to serve the needs of the county's growing population," Boyer said. "The main building, the historic Woodland Courthouse, built in 1917, houses eight marginally acceptable courtrooms, is severely overcrowded, and has significant security and accessibility problems."
The new courthouse will be more than capable of accommodating all courtroom facilities under a single roof. It will be the largest construction project in Woodland since the late 1980s, when the County Fair Mall was built.
Raaj Patel, program manager for Kitchell CEM, said "I think (the building) is going to stand the test of time" and be a "monument structure" in the Woodland community.
Kitchell is one of the companies involved with the build. Patel said that it has been a "collaborative effort" keeping the project on track.
The dry weather Woodland has been experiencing has been helpful to the progression of the project, although Patel admits that high winds have been a challenge. With steel beams being lifted via crane, high winds have been an issue in continuing this phase of construction. The site had to be shut down for a couple days because of it, but with construction crews willing to make up the time on Saturdays, the project remains on schedule.
With the economy picking up, Patel said that obtaining the necessary amount of steel on time was challenging. The first steel girder was put in place on Dec. 4, exactly when Patel planned.
"Teamwork is very critical, and you have got to have the right team," Patel said.
Hensel Phelps is the main construction company involved with planning and oversight, and Patel said he is constantly communicating with individuals from Hensel Phelps to keep the project going.
There were about 30 workers on site on Friday, welding pieces of steel in place. Planners anticipate that more than 450 workers will take part in the various phases of the project.
Looking back on the first months of construction, Patel and Koster both agreed that the most difficult part of the project has been the beginning, during the initial excavation of the land.
Preparing the ground for the project, workers had to clear the space of old concrete foundations, hazardous materials and underground storage containers. This process took about six months to complete, and once it was done, things started to get easier.
The last steel girder is expected to be put in place during the second week of January, Patel said. To commemorate this milestone, court staff members will be invited to a "topping off" ceremony where they will sign the girder before it is secured in place at the highest point of the courthouse.
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It appears that Microsoft's flagship ARM-based Surface RT tablet is suffering from a few early quality control problems, according to complaints on Microsoft's support forums. Firstly, the Touch Cover attachment, one of the main selling points of Surface, appears to be prone to splitting and fraying. The return rate is high, at around 20%, or 1 in 5, so this looks like a manufacturing fault to us. Secondly, there are sound problems causing random muting and stuttering on some devices.
It looks like Microsoft isn't sweeping this under the carpet however, having acknowledged the issue and is replacing faulty covers for free and without fuss. The sound problems no doubt will be fixed with a software update sooner rather than later.
Electronista's source, a Microsoft retail employee, said that the tablet had seen brisk sales in the weeks since its release. Recently, though, customers have begun returning the Touch Cover, and internal service documentation seems to indicate that about one out of every five Touch Covers is experiencing this hardware issue.
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It was 3rd and 15.Arghhhhh!
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It was 3rd and 15.Arghhhhh!
Well done.D delivered there.We're getting the ball back.Come on Colts.Please OL give some protection to Luck.
Mewelde Moore will be cut tommorrow.
D did their job, now we need a drive
Larry Bird and Ryan Grigson- wasting the talents of Paul George and Andrew Luck
So we had a fumble one yard away from the end zone and also gave up a punt block for a TD and we're still in the game.
block in the back hurt them
Larry Bird and Ryan Grigson- wasting the talents of Paul George and Andrew Luck
penalties penalties penalties
Larry Bird and Ryan Grigson- wasting the talents of Paul George and Andrew Luck
What the hell could Arians possibly have done?
Unfortunate that Arians may very well have cost us the field position that lost us the game.
Damn so close. Still a good stop.
Wayne has to make that catch. No excuse.
Blatant Horse Collar on the Intentional Grounding. Of course they call it.
The Colts have 99 problems and its name is JJ Watt(via gametracker)
I'm sure when I see the highlights it will look just as bad.
Like I said if Andrew Luck can walk I'll be happy.
its over
Nuntius was right for a while. I was wrong for a while. But ultimately I was right and Frank Vogel has been let go.
"A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group, thats teamwork."
-John Wooden
This was pretty predictable. Oh well, just gotta take care of the Chiefs. Can't take them lightly. They will be trying to play spoiler at home.
Seems like the Colts hung in there and while it wasn't expected for us to win they made it a game.... they unfortunately self destructed more than the Texans dominated them(and they won't go far in the playoffs)
Its not like they laid an egg that the Ravens did today or Giants for that matter.
Good Job Colts!
Tough loss. The Colts hung in there though.
On the plus side, it's looking like the Colts will be facing a collapsing Baltimore squad in the playoffs.
yeah not very disappointed.We fought this game well,we made a couple of serious mistakes that cost us two TDs.If those two hadn't happened,we would have probably seen a completely different game.It's OK though.We can't win every game especially against such a difficult team and on the road.
Colts need a Pittsburgh loss to officially be in the playoffs right??
Larry Bird and Ryan Grigson- wasting the talents of Paul George and Andrew Luck
We need a Cincinatti Loss and a Jets loss. Cinci already won.
So basically we need to get the job done next week.
KC at Arrowhead will not be easy. I am rather uneasy about it myself.
I'd rather die standing up than live on my knees.
-Emiliano Zapata
next week Pittsburgh plays Cincinnati, so the Colts are in pretty good shape. An Indy loss to KC & then it could get complicated, though
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Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts State Income Taxes
Tax Questions - Massachusetts Law
16. What's new for tax year 2014?
21. Are Social Security benefits taxable in Massachusetts? Is the Medicare tax withheld from my Social Security
Tax Questions - Massachusetts Law tied to Federal Law
29. Does Massachusetts follow the Internal Revenue Code for Qualified Tuition Programs?
Filing Questions
Every individual inhabitant who receives or accrues Massachusetts gross income in excess of $8,000 must make a return of such income.
Full year residents who receive or accrue Massachusetts gross income in excess of $8,000 during the taxable year are required to file a Massachusetts income tax return. Residents file Massachusetts Form 1 – Resident Individual Income Tax Return.
Nonresidents are required to file income tax returns with Massachusetts if their Massachusetts gross income (derived from sources within Massachusetts) exceeds either $8,000 or the prorated personal exemption to which they are entitled, whichever is less. Nonresidents file Massachusetts Form 1 NR/PY- Nonresident/Part-Year Resident Individual Income Tax Return.
Part-year residents who receive or accrue Massachusetts gross income in excess of $8,000 during the taxable year are required to file a Massachusetts income tax return. Part-year residents file Massachusetts Form 1 NR/PY- Nonresident/Part-Year Resident Individual Income Tax Return.
A more in-depth explanation of Filing Requirements is available in the Guide to Taxes .
The fastest and most accurate method of filing your return is through one of the Department of Revenue's electronic filing (e-filing) methods. You can e-file your return either through DOR's free WebFile for Income program, through a professional tax preparer, or by using a DOR-approved commercial software package.You may also opt to file either a 2-D barcoded paper return or traditional paper return.
Returns are processed in the following priority:
Additional information is available regarding Filing Options .
The fastest and most accurate method of filing your return and processing your refund is through one of the Department of Revenue's electronic filing (e-filing) methods. You can e-file your return either through DOR's free WebFile program, through a professional tax preparer, or by using a DOR-approved commercial software package.
File as early in the tax season as possible but not before receipt of all relevant tax statements (W-2s, 1099s etc.) and, because errors can delay processing of your refund, be sure to double-check the following before submitting your tax return to DOR:
- name, address and social security number; joint returns must list both social security numbers;
- filing status box at the top of the return;
- number of exemptions;
- mark an "X" in any form or schedule box that shows a loss.
If filing a paper return:
- make sure you have enclosed the state copy of your Form W-2 and all applicable schedules;
- if your filing status is Married Filing Separate and you are claiming more than the maximum rental deduction of $1,500 enclose a statement signed by your spouse, listing his/her name, address, social security number and the amount of rental deduction being taken by each of you;
- make sure you have signed your return; both spouses must sign a joint return. Unsigned returns will be returned for signatures.
For nonresidents and part-year residents:
- make sure your W-2 reflects the correct amount of your Massachusetts wages. Otherwise, submit a corrected W-2 or a letter from your employer verifying the wages you are reporting or the apportionment method you are using;
- if the amount on line 14f exceeds the total income on line 3 by more than 10%, you should enclose a statement explaining the difference;
- you may not report losses from sources out of Massachusetts;
- make sure that any deductions you claim must be related to income reported on your return.
If a refund on a married joint tax return was intercepted by the Department of Revenue to satisfy a liability incurred solely by one spouse, the nondebtor spouse may file Form 8379 "Nondebtor Spouse Claim and Allocation for Refund Due." However, this form is not applicable if your joint refund was applied to satisfy a past due tax owed jointly to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Please note also that submission of Form M-8379 with the filing of a married joint tax return does not prevent the intercept from taking place. This form should only be submitted after receipt of the intercept notice.
Yes. If you do not have the money to pay the total amount you owe on your return and cannot pay the minimum 80 percent required to qualify for an extension, you are still required to file on time and pay what you can. By filing on time, you will not be billed for any late filing penalties. DOR will bill you for the balance due, plus interest and late payment penalty.
If you are unable to pay in full the tax bill you receive and the amount due is less than $5,000, you may set up a payment agreement. To determine if you qualify, you may access the online Payment Agreement application. Alternatively, you can contact DOR's Customer Service Bureau for a small payment agreement. Affected taxpayers are encouraged to act on this opportunity quickly in order to avoid collection activity, including the levy of bank accounts and wages. Setting up a small payment agreement will allow you to make monthly payments to meet your tax obligation. Please be advised that, during the payment agreement period, interest and penalties will continue to accrue on any unpaid balance.
Keep in mind also that you cannot request a payment plan until the Department of Revenue has billed you. However, you can make online payments via our WebFile for Income prior to receiving a bill. Once you have received the bill, you can apply for the payment agreement online, or by calling DOR at 617-887-MDOR or toll-free in Massachusetts at 800-392-6089 twenty-four hours a day. Please have a copy of your bill handy when you place the call.
Touch-tone callers who qualify for a small payment agreement using our automated system may be eligible to pay their entire liability using Electronic Funds Withdrawal or a Credit Card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover or Novus brand card).
Please note: if the amount of tax that you owe is $5,000 or more, your payment agreement request should be directed to the Collections Bureau at 617-887-6400.
Yes. If you are unable to meet the income tax filing deadline, you may apply for an automatic six-month extension of time to file your Massachusetts personal income tax return and to make payments. The federal automatic extension of time to file is also six months.
You may request an extension via the web or by filling out a paper form:
Extension must be filed electronically if you either owe no tax; or are making a payment of $5,000 or more with the extension and will be filing a return for the period January 1 - December 31, 2014.
If the amount of tax due is "0" and 100% of the tax due for the taxable year has been paid through: withholding; timely estimated payments of tax; credits or a refund from the prior tax year applied to the current year's tax liability, taxpayer is no longer required to file Form M-4868 or Form M-8736. See TIR 06-21 .
An extension is valid only if a taxpayer pays at least 80% of the total tax liability by the original due date. 80% of the total tax liability is the combination of withholding, estimated payments and payment made with the extension.
The Automatic Extension of Time to File is generally limited to the six-month period. An exception to allow an extension beyond the six-month period may apply to military personnel stationed in a combat area and certain taxpayers who reside abroad and qualify for a longer extension under U.S. Guidelines.
More in-depth explanation of Extensions and the TIR mentioned above is available in the Guide to Taxes .
Yes. Interest and penalties will be charged if you file and pay after the due date (April 15, 2015), unless you have a valid extension on file with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
It is also important to note that individuals whose expected tax due on taxable income not subject to withholding exceeds $400 are required to make estimated tax payments during the year, with Form 1-ES
. Estimated Tax Payment Vouchers.
After filing your Massachusetts income tax return, if you receive an additional tax statement such as a W-2 or Form 1099, or discover that an error was made, do not submit a second tax return. If corrections are necessary, you must file an amended tax return. The fastest and easiest way to make this correction is by using WebFile for Income. Otherwise a Form CA-6. Application for Abatement/Amended Return, should be filed.
If a W-2 is not received, you should first contact your employer to verify whether the W-2 statement was mailed to the correct address. You may also call the IRS at 800-829-1040 after February 15 to request a U.S. Form 4852, Substitute for Missing Form W-2, if necessary to meet the filing deadline. Substitute forms should be requested only after all reasonable attempts have been made to get the document from an employer. The state tax withholding must be verified with a copy of the employee's final pay stub. This amount should be included on the form in an unused box and titled as Massachusetts state tax withheld.
If you move after filing your Massachusetts income tax return, be sure to leave a forwarding address with your local Post Office. To change your address, we recommend that you use WebFile for Income or call the Department of Revenue at 617- 887-MDOR or toll-free in Massachusetts at 800-392-6089 (our automated phone change of address system is available after regular business hours for your convenience).
The U.S. Postal Service generally forwards checks. However, if you want to determine the status of your refund or whether your check has been returned by the Post Office as undeliverable, you can do so by calling our automated refund line at 617-887-MDOR or toll-free in Massachusetts at 800-392-6089, 24 hours a day or by accessing the WebFile for Income application.
A final income tax return must be filed by the due date in 2015 for a taxpayer who died in 2014. As the surviving spouse, you may file a joint return. Be sure to fill in oval 1 if the taxpayer who was listed first on last year's income tax return is deceased or oval 2 if the taxpayer who was listed second on last year's income tax return is deceased. Any income received for your deceased spouse for 2014 and for any succeeding taxable years until the estate is completed, must be reported each year on Massachusetts Form 2
file size 1MB. Fiduciary Income Tax Return.
Generally, a taxpayer is required to make estimated payments if the expected tax due after credits and withholding exceeds $400. Additional detailed information can be found in TIR 04-25. To avoid penalty charges, taxes on this income must be paid in quarterly installments using Form 1-ES, Estimated Income Tax Vouchers for Individuals or Form 2-ES, Estimated Income Tax Vouchers for Fiduciaries, Corporate Trusts and Other Unincorporated Organizations. You may make estimated payments using one of the following:
More in-depth explanations of Estimated Tax and the TIR mentioned above are available in the Guide to Taxes .
12. What do I need to do with my Form 1099G?
A Form 1099G notifies you of your 2013 Massachusetts income tax overpayment received in 2014. This overpayment amount may be considered income required to be reported on your 2014 Federal 1040, line 10, Taxable Refunds, if you itemized your deductions on Schedule A in 2013 and the amount you claimed for state income taxes was the withholding amount and/or total estimated payment amounts made in 2013.
Massachusetts allows same-sex couples to be married, and they may either file as married filing separately or married filing jointly in Massachusetts. As a result of the U.S. Supreme Court decision, United States v. Windsor. 133 S. Ct. 2675 (2013), same-sex married couples from now on will file their federal tax returns as married persons, jointly or separately. See Rev. Rul. 2013-17 and any subsequent federal guidance. Same-sex married couples will no longer be required to combine amounts from two separate federal returns in order to file a Massachusetts joint return, but instead will simply carry information from the federal return to the state return according the rules for married filers.
DOR follows the federal rules for granting an extension of time to file income tax returns and to pay taxes due for those serving in a combat zone, or hospitalized as a result of such service, during the period designated as the period of combatant activities. This extension applies to members of the armed forces, as well as individuals serving in support of the armed forces, serving in a combat zone. The extension period is for the time of service in the combat zone area or hospitalization attributable to such service plus 180 days. Additional detailed information can be found in TIR 04-05 .
No interest or penalties will be charged during the extension period on taxes due for the tax year.
The extension of time to file returns also applies to spouses of personnel serving in combat areas if a joint return is filed. Taxpayers claiming an extension of time to file a return or pay tax under this provision of law should write "COMBAT ZONE" on the income tax envelope and on the top of the income tax return that they submit to the Department of Revenue. If filing electronically, taxpayers should write "COMBAT ZONE" next to their name, or if necessary, on one of the address lines on the form, along with the date of deployment.
A more in-depth explanation is available in the When is a Return Due section of the Guide to Taxes .
Tax Questions - Massachusetts Law
Please refer to:
- The tax rate on Part (B) income, which includes income such as wages, pensions, business income, rents, etc. as well as Part (A) interest and dividend income is 5.2 percent;
- The tax rate on Part (A) income, which includes short term capital gains, long term gains resulting from the sale of collectibles and pre-1996 installment sale is 12 percent;
Recent legislation has also given taxpayers the opportunity to elect to voluntarily pay tax at a rate of 5.85 percent on taxable income which would otherwise be taxed at 5.2 percent. This option is not applicable to short term gains and gains on collectibles.
Additional information about Tax Rates is available in the Guide to Taxes .
Income received from a contributory annuity, pension, endowment or retirement fund of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its political subdivisions or the U.S. government is exempt from taxation in Massachusetts.
Income from a contributory public employee retirement plan of another state received by a Massachusetts resident may be deducted from Massachusetts adjusted gross income if the other state grants reciprocal treatment to retirees from Massachusetts living there. Certain other states may allow a partial exclusion for such pension income. The entire contributory public retirement pension received from another state as a resident is reported on the pension line and the exempt portion is deducted on Schedule Y. For further information, refer to TIR 95-9. Income Taxation of Contributory Public Employee Pensions of Other States.
Noncontributory military pension income and survivorship benefits received on or after January 1, 1997 from the U.S. uniformed services are exempt from taxation in Massachusetts. U.S. uniformed services are defined as the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, commissioned corps of the Public Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Generally, pensions associated with service in the Massachusetts National Guard do not qualify for this exclusion.
For nonresidents, Public Law 104-95 prevents any state from taxing income from certain pensions and deferred compensation plans paid to nonresidents of that state. For an in-depth listing of those pensions not taxable to nonresidents, see Nonresident Pension Distributions .
Please note that private pensions are generally taxable following federal guidelines.
A more in-depth explanation of Pensions and the TIR mentioned above are available in the Guide to Taxes .
Non-Roth IRA distributions received by a full-year and/or part-year resident are not taxed in Massachusetts until the original contributions that were previously taxed by Massachusetts are fully recovered. Only those contributions that have been made by taxpayers while Massachusetts residents are considered.
Nonresidents are not subject to tax on these distributions, nor are they taxed on rollover amounts into Roth IRAs in Massachusetts. Massachusetts follows the federal rules concerning rollovers from existing IRAs to Roth IRAs. However, similar to the Massachusetts treatment of IRA distributions, the amount includible on the Massachusetts return by a Massachusetts full-year and/or part-year resident will only include the amounts in excess of the original contributions that were previously taxed by Massachusetts.
Interest or dividends from mutual funds which invest in U.S. or Massachusetts's obligations (e.g. treasury bills, bonds, notes, savings bonds or other obligations of the United States or Massachusetts) are exempt from taxation in Massachusetts. The statement issued by the mutual fund should include what percentage, if any, may be from tax exempt obligations, interest or dividends from state or local governments other than Massachusetts are fully taxable. Certain obligations which may be insured by the U.S. government but are not a debt obligation of the U.S. government are not exempt. Such obligations include Government National Mortgage Associate (GNMA), Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Unlike the federal government, interest or dividends from non-Massachusetts obligations are subject to tax in Massachusetts.
It is important to note that capital gains from the sale of government obligations are generally taxable in Massachusetts. The capital gain is reported on Schedule B if the obligation is for one year or less. If held for more than one year, it should be reported on Schedule D. For more information, please refer to TIR 80-2. Income Tax Treatment of Interest and Gains on Certain Bonds, and TIR 89-8. Income Tax Treatment of Interest and Gains on Federal Obligations: IRA Distributions Consisting of Interest Derived from Federal Obligations.
Massachusetts does not tax benefits received from U.S. Social Security, Railroad Retirement (Tier I and II), Public Welfare assistance, Veterans' Administration payments or workers' compensation. Any portion of such income, which may be taxed under federal law, is not subject to Massachusetts's income tax. Since Massachusetts does not tax Social Security benefits, the deductions related to that income such as Medicare tax withheld are not allowed. In addition, it is to be noted that total Social Security benefits will be included in the income calculation on Schedule CB for purposes of claiming the Circuit Breaker Credit.
Massachusetts generally follows the federal rules governing scholarships. If you receive a scholarship or fellowship grant, you may be able to exclude from income all or part of the amounts you receive. Only a candidate for a degree can exclude amounts received as a qualified scholarship. A qualified scholarship is any amount you receive that is for either tuition and fees to attend an educational organization or fees, books supplies and equipment required for courses at the educational institution.
Scholarships and fellowship amounts used for room and board do not qualify. However, scholarship and fellowship amounts received by a nonresident, which are specifically designated for use as living expenses would not be subject to Massachusetts personal income tax.
Please note: since the federal line item references for Form 1040NR and 1040NR-EZ on line 3 of Massachusetts Form 1-NR/PY include qualified scholarships, taxpayers need to exclude the applicable amounts on Massachusetts Form 1-NR/PY when computing the deduction and exemption ratio.
A more in-depth explanation about Scholarships and Grants is available in the Guide to Taxes .
The Massachusetts Undergraduate Student Loan interest deduction allows taxpayers to deduct the full amount of interest payments on education debt for undergraduate studies only. The loan must have been obtained and spent to pay tuition and other expenses related solely to the school enrollment. Taxpayers may take the deduction on Schedule Y, line 12.
The federal based student loan interest deduction applies to interest payments for both undergraduate and graduate studies. The Maximum deduction allowed is $2,500, but the amount is phased out for taxpayers whose federal modified adjusted gross income exceeds certain amounts. Taxpayers can claim this deduction on Schedule Y, line 10.
Generally, taxpayers can claim either the federal student loan interest deduction or the Undergraduate Student Loan interest deduction, but not both. However in certain instances, the same taxpayer may take both deductions as long as the deductions pertain to separate loan payments. (i.e. on line 10 for a graduate loan, on line 12 of Schedule Y for an undergraduate loan.)
A more in-depth explanation of Student Loan Deductions is available in the Guide to Taxes .
A Massachusetts full-year and/or part-year resident is entitled to claim a credit for incomes taxes paid to other states on income reported and taxed in Massachusetts. No credit is allowed for city, local, property, excise taxes as well as for taxes paid to the federal government. The credit is, however, allowed for income taxes paid to the following jurisdictions:
- Any territory or dependency of the U.S including Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the District of Columbia; and
- The Dominion of Canada.
The credit is the smaller of the apportioned Massachusetts tax and the tax paid on such income to the other jurisdictions.
Note: A part-year resident is only allowed credit for taxes paid on income earned and/or received during the Massachusetts residency period; nonresidents are not eligible for this credit. Nonresidents do not qualify for this credit.
If you are 65 or older before January 1, 2014, you may be entitled to the Circuit Breaker Credit if all of the following conditions are met for tax year 2014:
- you own or rent residential property in Massachusetts and occupy the property as your principal residence;
- your real estate's assessed valuation does not exceed $691,000;
- you are not the dependent of another taxpayer;
- your filing status cannot be "married filing separate;"
- you do not receive a federal or state rent subsidy;
- your total income (including such items as social security, pensions, tax-exempt interest & dividends, IRAs, certain capital gains/losses and certain other types of income identified as income cannot exceed $56.000 if you are a single filer; $70.000 if you file as head of household; or $84,000 if filing jointly.
For tax year 2014, the maximum credit is $1,050.
If you are an eligible homeowner, you may claim a credit equal to the amount by which your property tax payments in the current year, including 50 percent of water and sewer use charges, exceed 10 percent of your total income.
If you are an eligible renter, you may claim a credit in the amount by which 25 percent of your annual rental payment exceeds 10 percent of your total income.
Eligible taxpayers are required to enclose Schedule CB
. Circuit Breaker Credit, with their tax return. Taxpayers not otherwise required to file a personal income tax return are entitled to obtain the credit by filing a return and claiming a refund.
A more in-depth explanation of the Circuit Breaker Credit is available in the Guide to Taxes .
This is a refundable credit paid to certain low income taxpayers who qualify for and claim the federal Earned Income Credit allowed under the Internal Revenue Code. You may claim the credit even though you do not owe any taxes nor have any income taxes withheld from your pay. To receive the credit, you must file a tax return and claim the credit. This refundable Massachusetts credit is 15 percent of the federal credit. The IRS provides an Earned Income Credit table based on the credit available for modified adjusted gross income. The maximum credit allowed is 1) $74.40 with no qualifying children; 2) $495.75 with one qualifying child; and 3) $819 with two qualifying children; and 4) $921.45 with 3 or more qualifying children.
Nonresidents are entitled to the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) if they have Massachusetts source earned income even if they do not have a filing requirement. The credit is limited to 15 percent of the federal credit multiplied by a fraction; the numerator of which is the earned income of the nonresident derived from sources from within Massachusetts and the denominator of which is the earned income of the nonresident from all sources, as if the taxpayer were a full year Massachusetts resident.
A more in-depth explanation of the Earned Income Credit is available in the Guide to Taxes .
Individuals who purchase taxable tangible personal property for use in Massachusetts from out-of-state businesses that do not collect Massachusetts sales and use tax must self-assess their use tax liability and remit the amount directly to the Department of Revenue. Examples of taxable items include computers, furniture, jewelry, cameras, appliances and any other item that is not exempt. The Massachusetts use tax is 5 percent of the sales price or rental charge of tangible personal property on which no Massachusetts sales tax was paid, where the property was purchased to be used, stored or consumed in the Commonwealth.
To compute the amount of use tax due, taxpayers may either:
- Compute the actual amount due with respect to such purchases by using the Form 1, line 33 or Form 1-NR/PY, line 38 worksheets; or
Use tax does not apply to nonresidents.
A more in-depth explanation about Use Tax is available in the Guide to Taxes .Source: www.mass.gov
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Though there are many amazing ways to use olive oil in baking, both savory and sweet, I decided pretty quickly that I wanted to use California Olive Ranch's Arbosana Extra Virgin Olive Oil in my recipe this holiday season. Since Arbosana is a Spanish variety, what better match than chocolate, whose history runs deep with the Spaniards and cayenne which seems to provide just the right amount of subtle, flavorful heat to many latin (as well as French and Creole) based dishes and always pairs well with the dark mistress.
Xocolātl (Chocolate) Almond Olive Oil Cake
- 6 ounces premium Bittersweet (72% or higher) Dark Chocolate, broken into pieces
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Powder
- 1 Vanilla Bean Pod, scraped (or 1tsp pure vanilla extract)
- ¼ tsp Cream of Tartar
- ¼ cup California Olive Ranch Extra Virgin Arbosana Olive Oil
- ¾ cup Sugar (divided into ½ and ¼ cup measurements)
- 4 Eggs, separated
- ¾ cup Bob's Red Mill Almond Flour
In a double boiler (or a bowl within a pan set-up) melt chocolate over simmering water, stirring smooth. Once melted, stir in the olive oil and cayenne. In your mixer or a mixing bowl by hand, beat egg yolks with ½ cup sugar and vanilla pod seeds or extract until combined and pale in color. Stir melted chocolate mixture into eggs, a bit at a time, incorporating it swiftly to keep the eggs from cooking too quickly. Then add the almond meal flour.
Set this mixture aside and beat the egg whites with your mixer until foamy and white. Slowly beat in the ¼ cup of remaining sugar and the cream of tartar. Continue beating until the egg whites are stiff but not quite meringue. Fold ¼ of your egg white mixture into the chocolate batter, then the rest, a ¼ at a time until completely mixed. The batter will be sort of firm like a loose cookie dough consistency and may be a bit tough to work with, take extra care when folding in the portion of egg whites. As you add more, the batter will become looser and smoother, making it easier to handle. Pour the batter into an 8-inch or 9-inch cake pan (I think a springform pan works best!) that has been lined with foil or baking parchment paper.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely and then pop open the spring and slide onto your serving dish, carefully removing any baking paper or foil. Serve as is or garnish with raspberries, chocolate shavings, almonds, glaze or dust with powdered sugar and cayenne.


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Spinach Cheese Dip Recipe
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
- Tortilla chips
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, salsa, spinach and 1 cup cheese blend. Spread into an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Serve with tortilla chips. Yield: 16 servings (1/4 cup each).
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"This was a hit when I served it. Instead of tortilla chips I used pita chips. They held up well and added just the right crunch."
"This dip is delicious.Once it cooled a little I sprinkled the top with fresh Roma tomatoes and green onions.Everyone loved it."
"Always a hit at the office - never any to take home!"
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"This was good and I would make again because of the simple ingredients although I think I just prefer more traditional spinach dips with artichokes..."
"This is so easy & simple...yet amazing! We even used fat-free cream cheese and it tasted fine, plus we served it with blue corn tortilla chips, making it even healthier! Soooo good!~ Theresa"


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2014 Committs
Future Bulldogs in the Playoffs:
Jordan Harris of Stephenson(Ga.) (9-2) defeated Flowery Branch 27-7 to advance to the second round of the Georgia state playoffs.
Defensive end Darius Liggins and the Chargers from Oxford (12-0) continue to roll with a 50-7 victory over Vicksburg to advance to the second round of the playoffs. Liggins had nine tackles (two solo) two for loss and a sack. Season stats: 72 tackles (32 solo) with 14 qb hurries, 13 tackles for loss, seven sacks, five passes broken up and an interception from his defensive end position.
Quarterback Nick Fitzgerald and Richmond Hill (Ga.) (10-1) got their fourth-straight win with a 13-7 victory over Thomas County Central in the first round of the playoffs. The talented qb was 3-for-3 passing with 46 yards while rushing 20 times for 150 yards and two touchdowns. Season Stats 27-57 for 640 yards with eight TDS and an interception. 161 carries for 1,276 yards and 25 touchdowns averaging 7.9 yards per carry.
Forrest County (10-2) and running back Dontavian Lee picked up their fifth-straight win beating Columbia 35-24 to advance to the third round of the 4A playoffs. Lee carried 17 times for 91 and had two catches for 28 yards and a touchdown. Season Stats 166 carries for 1,403 yards and 11 TDs for 8.5 yards per carry; 13 catches for 243 yards and six touchdowns. He's also returned five kicks for 81 yards. Defensively: 26 tackles (20 solo), three tackles for loss, three fumble recoveries, one sack, one forced fumble, one touchdown.
3* wide receiver Jesse Jackson and the Petal Panthers (10-2) started the playoffs with a win over D'Iberville. Petal now turns to the second round of the 6A playoffs this week. Jackson is done for the season with a torn ACL and MCL. Season Stats: 22 catches for 332 yards and three touchdowns.
Brandon Bryant and Rosa Fort (11-1)stayed alive in the second round of the 4A playoffs with a 33-15 win over Kosciusko. Bryant had four carries for 58 yards and had three catches for 37 yards. Season Stats: 109 carries for 817 yards and nine touchdowns, 17 catches for 258 yards and two touchdowns and 10-for-15 passing for 257 yards with two touchdowns and five interceptions. A total of 1,332 yards of total offense with 13 touchdowns on offense. Defensively: 29 tackles, five passes broken up, two interceptions, one forced fumble and one touchdown. One kickoff return for 91 yards and a touchdown. 16 total touchdowns this season.
Three-star offensive Norman Price and Hinds Community College (7-2) will compete in a bowl game against Navarro (Texas) Junior College on December 8 at College Station, Texas.
2016 Class
Sophomore linebacker Jonathan Pollock of Dr. Phillips High School (11-0) continue their quest for a perfect season with a 37-10 win against Wharton in the first round of the Florida state playoffs. Pollock had three tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery.Season Stats: 79 tackles, 16 for a loss, seven sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
Future Bulldogs ending their season:
Kicker Logan Cooke Columbia Academy(3-8) Season Stats: 27 punts for 44 yards-per-punt, 9-13 XPs, 1-3 field goals and 14 catches for 225 yards and two TDs.
Newton County (5-5) four-star Wide Receiver Jamoral Graham Season Stats: 52 carries for 421 yards and five TDs, seven catches for 91 yards and a touchdown, 6-9 passing for 75 yards and a touchdown and nine kick/punt returns for 151 yards and a touchdown. He has a total of 738 yards all-purpose with four touchdowns. Defensively, Graham has 38 tackles (26 solo) four passes broken up, three tackles for loss, three sacks and a forced fumble.
Four-star linebacker Gerri Green and Greenville-Weston (1-10) Season Stats: 99 tackles (49 solo), seven PBU, 11.5 tackles for loss, three FF and one FR. Offensively: Six catches, 96 yards and two TDs and seven carries for 35 yards.
Three-star quarterback Elijah Staley saw his senior season cut short at Wheeler. Season Stats 73-107, 1,043 yards and eight TDs. 17 carries for 164 yards and two touchdowns.
Columbia (Ga.) High School (6-4) and three-star linebacker Deshon Cooper . Season Stats: 49 tackles, 17 TFL, 16 sacks, five forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Offense- 18 catches for 335 yards and three touchdowns.
Braxton Hoyett Pelham (Ala.) (6-5) .Season Stats: 73 tackles (37 solo), 21 QBH, nine TFL, three sacks and a fumble recovery.
Three-star JUCO linemen Jocquell Johnson and Co-Lin Community College(7-2).
Three-star JUCO defensive end William Coleman and Tyler (Texas) (8-2) .Season Stats: 57 tackles, six for loss and three sacks and one forced fumble.
MRA (8-4) and defensive/offensive lineman Sean Rawlingshad a heartbreaking loss in the first round of the MAIS AAA playoffs against Jackson Prep, 24-21. Season Stats: 18 tackles (six solo), three tackles for loss, one interception and a sack. Will be an offensive lineman at MSU.
Defensive back Chris Rayford of Byhalia (4-7) fell in the second round of the 4A state playoffs against Cleveland, 55-21. Rayford made six tackles. On offense, Rayford had four carries for 52 yards. Season stats: Rayford rushed 33 times for 295 yards hitting the endzone three times. Defense: 66 tackles, seven for loss, three fumble recoveries two sacks, two pass breakups and two touchdowns.
The Red Rebels from Harrison Central (7-5) and MSU defensive back commit Lashard Durr saw their season end with a 44-17 loss to Brandon in the first round of the playoffs. Season Stats: Six carries for 64 yards, 11 catches for 287 yards and three touchdowns. Defensively: 55 tackles, seven pass breakups, three interceptions a blocked field goal, a forced fumble and four touchdowns.
Aeris Williams and the West Point Green Wave (7-5) saw their season end with a 33-20 loss to Pearl. The 3* running back carried 32 times for 176 yards and two touchdowns and caught two passes for 33 yards and a touchdown. Season Stats 333 carries for 2,201 yards and 30 touchdowns averaging 6.6 yards per carry this year and 183 yards per game. He also had 14 catches 195 yards and three touchdowns. He's returned nine kicks for 153 yards.
2015 Class
2013 signee Donald Gray at Co-Lin redshirted during the 2013 season due to injury.
2017 Class
Freshman linebacker Anthony Hines and Episcopal of Dallas (Texas) (6-4) . Season Stats: Offensively: 23 carries for 146 yards and five catches for 73 yards. Defensively: 125 tackles, 29 for loss, 10.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.


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DATE: April 12, 2013 PIO NUMBER: 13-4-8
The Broward Sheriff's Office will hold a memorial service at 10 a.m. May 2 to honor six former Broward law enforcement officers and six fire rescue personnel.
10 a.m., May 2, 2013
Public Safety Building
2601 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Dania Town Marshal John Clifton, 50, was shot and killed while handling a domestic violence dispute on March 7, 1914, when Dania was still part of Dade County. Marshal Clifton received a report that a man named Bill Walker was threatening to kill a woman on the town's west side. Marshal Clifton found Walker, but he refused to be arrested. The lawman fired his pistol at Walker's feet. Either Walker or his friend fired back, and Marshal Clifton was killed.
Officer James T. Thomas was a member of the Dania Police Department. On April 19, 1977, he was waiting outside the Little General convenience store on Griffin Road near State Road 7 for his brother-in-law, the store's night clerk. He encountered two would-be robbers, and one fired a single, fatal shot at the officer, who was off duty at the time. The murder went unsolved for five years until 1982 when members of the Outlaw motorcycle gang were implicated through fingerprints and eye-witness identification.
Deputy Worth "Joe" Edwards was born in Broward County and in 1967 he joined the Broward Sheriff's Office, starting as a transport deputy, moving to road patrol in 1968 and joining the Civil Division in 1974. Deputy Edwards was off duty on March 15th, 1980, when a citizen told him that four young men in a car were trying to sell guns outside a Broward Boulevard tire store. Deputy Edwards approached the car and 19-year-old Ricky Washington shot and killed him. Washington was quickly apprehended and convicted and is now serving a sentence of life in prison.
Paramedic Gary Liszewski had been with Broward Fire Rescue for five years when he suffered a heart attack while on duty at the fire station. A man who served as a training officer and lived to save the lives of others, he could not be saved despite the valiant efforts of his fellow firefighters. Paramedic Liszewski was 35 years old when he died in 1987.
Deputy John "Jack" Greeney III died on February 17, 1990 after responding to an armed robbery at Church's Fried Chicken on West Broward Boulevard. Deputy Greeney was shot and killed during a gun fight with two suspects. The shooters were caught, tried and convicted.
Driver Engineer Timothy J. Schaefer was born in Miami and attended Nova schools in Broward County, became a volunteer fireman in 1981 and joined Broward County Fire Rescue in 1984. Driver Engineer Schaefer became a certified paramedic and taught at the fire academy. He loved his job nearly as much as his family – a son, daughter and wife. He died of cancer in 2001 at age 38.
Lieutenant Major Hallmon Jr. was born in Miami and moved to Pompano Beach in 1969. His firefighting career started in 1972 when he became chief of a volunteer department in Collier County. Lt. Hallmon joined Broward County Fire Rescue in 1981 and served for 20 years until he was sidelined by illness. A man with many friends, he left behind two children and his wife of 38 years when he passed away in 2002.
Deputy Philip Guy Billings joined the Broward Sheriff's Office in 2001. He had been with BSO for 18-months when he accepted an extra-duty security detail at Coral Cadillac in Pompano Beach. During this late night shift, he encountered two habitual criminals trying to steal custom wheels. As he approached with his weapon drawn, Deputy Billings was shot twice and died at age 25. Four days after the cold-blooded killing, as BSO and Palm Beach County deputies closed in on the suspects, they died in a murder-suicide.
Paramedic Sherman Newberry was among the first five paramedics to be sworn in as a member of Broward County Emergency Medical Services, beginning his service on February 8, 1972 at the age of 21. During his 33-year career, he always tried to deliver the best emergency medical care possible. In 2003, he was diagnosed with lung cancer, and he succumbed to the disease at the age of 54 on January 3, 2005.
Lieutenant Rick Scorgie joined the Cooper City Fire Department in 1986 after serving as a volunteer firefighter with Coral Springs. He later became a state certified paramedic and then a state certified fire instructor. He was active in the South Florida Urban Search and Rescue Task Force and was a well-known instructor of weapons of mass destruction, urban search & rescue and homeland security classes at the local, state and national levels. Lt. Scorgie was named firefighter of the month shortly before he passed away in May 2005.
Deputy Ryan Seguin, 23, was on duty on February 15, 2006 when he stopped a vehicle for speeding on westbound I-595 near the Southwest 136 Avenue exit. Deputy Seguin positioned his BSO patrol car in a safety zone between the highway and merging traffic and approached the driver on foot. A passing motorist struck and killed the deputy. As a lasting tribute, Deputy Seguin's co-workers erected a roadside memorial to honor his memory.
Lieutenant Mark Freeman joined Broward County Emergency Medical Service in May 1984. He served as a lieutenant for Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue in West Park. Known for a tremendous strength of character, a solid work ethic and a gentle nature, he was a respected firefighter/paramedic. Lt. Freeman lost his battle with cancer in March 2006 at age 45.
During the service, Sheriff Scott Israel and others will say a few words in remembrance of the fallen heroes and will acknowledge and observe the National Day of Prayer.
This report by
Dani Moschella/PIO
Posted At: 04/24/2013 04:56 PM
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The young boy hopped and skipped across ground farmed by his family for generations, his dog trotting along behind him. Strips of thick cornfield stubble forced him to slow enough to maneuver over the rows before he encountered another strip of smoother ground again. His father had explained the strips, but his mind wandered elsewhere to the edge of thick grass and low trees that cut through the field only a few yards away. His raucous arrival at its edge was enough to spur the sudden flapping of wings. A pheasant jetted from the tall grass, startling him for a moment before the familiar roar of a diesel engine begged his attention and beckoned him back to the farmstead.
Creating idyllic scenes like this, where cropland gives way purposefully to wildlife habitat, are becoming more of the norm. In places where fences were once torn out to ensure more ground could be worked is now being turned into wildlife habitat. The use of sustainable farming practices are partnering highly productive crop production with environmental stewardship. It's a serious balancing act that continues to play out across America's heartland – and its success or failure will have lasting impacts for both agriculture and the environment.
For decades, farmers found themselves in a tug-of-war between consumers who demanded low grocery bills, and environmentalists and regulatory agencies demanding significant change.
Now criticism of agriculture has begun to boil over, and it's no longer just the fringe groups sounding the alarm. Demons like agricultural runoff, improper use of chemicals, poor cropping techniques that rob soil of nutrients and other environmental harms continue to haunt the agriculture industry even as many farmers turn to the use of sustainable practices.
While it is typically high-input, conventional agriculture grabbing the headlines for all the wrong reasons, the bigger story unfolding in production agriculture today is the movement toward no-till and low-input farming.
So, with the demand from a growing population and increased use of biofuels, is it possible for modern agriculture and increased production of corn to coexist with sustainability – without putting soil quality and habitat for wild life at risk?
The simple answer – yes.
Today's farmers are finding a variety of ways for production agriculture – even on a large scale – to work in harmony with the natural environment. And what may be surprising to some: they aren't giving up profits or yields to do so. Over the next few pages, Vital gives you a few examples of equipment companies and farmers that have embraced sustainable practices without sacrificing their bottom line.
Precision Agriculture Meets No-Till
One of the ways farming is becoming more sustainable without sacrifice in productivity is with the use of low-inputs and precision agriculture techniques. Craig Hiemstra, Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Environmental Tillage Systems, Inc., points out that environmental tillage systems are growing in popularity among farmers, a sign that more are embracing sustainable farming practices, even on large-scale operations.
Environmental Tillage Systems, Inc. (ETS) manufactures conservation tillage and nutrient management equipment designed to improve soil productivity and farm profitability. Since its beginnings in 2004 on a farm in southeastern Minnesota, the company has grown to reach customers in the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
One example of sustainable equipment is the SoilWarrior, a flagship piece of equipment Hiemstra says acts like primary and secondary tillage implements all rolled into one.
"This one machine provides all the environmental benefits of strip tillage," he explains. "The SoilWarrior helps save soil, labor, moisture and fuel while optimizing fertilizer efficiency."
The SoilWarrior is designed to be a shallow tillage system, creating an aerated seedbed that is warm, dry and inviting for quick germination and early plant growth. Hiemstra says the SoilWarrior environmental tillage equipment also exhibits unprecedented soil management.
The SoilWarrior can also be used to band nutrients and create a fertile zone for strong early growth and sustained development. It minimizes compaction, supports conservation of soil and water resources, and saves both time and money, according to the manufacturer.
He credits development of the SoilWarrior with invention of the zone tillage concept, which keeps soil where it belongs – in the field.
"It does this by maintaining the root structure between each tilled zone and incorporating residue into the growing zone."
High input costs have generated more interest in SoilWarrior because of the savings it offers by combining fertilizer placement with fall or spring tillage. Farmers are finding that it saves fuel and labor, while improving yield potential and extending the planting window.
In addition, SoilWarrior is appealing to farmers who have been working with local precision farming specialists and having zone tillage custom-applied for a contracted fee per acre. Of course, the new environmental tillage systems are also appealing to farmers who are good soil conservationists and desire to pass along a farm with good soil health to the next generation.
Ted Frank says his family's operation eased into the use of environmental tillage systems. He farms in partnership with his wife, Kim; son Tom; brother Ed; and sister-in-law Cindy, as well as a full-time employee. The 1,000-acre operation in Mower County, Minn., is a farrow-to-finish hog enterprise that produces about 7,000 market hogs annually.
"We rented an eight-row SoilWarrior in 2011 and again in 2012, to learn about and evaluate the system," Frank recalls. "We purchased our own machine in the fall of 2012."
Their goals for reducing soil erosion and increasing productivity through better nutrient placement are the primary reasons they became interested in strip till. Use of the SoilWarrior has just been one step in their route to more sustainable farming practices.
"Another change we have made is to allow our manure application to work with our strip till system by purchasing a vertical tillage injection bar for our manure tank, and adding a flow meter, monitor system and auto steer," he says. "The new equipment allows us to have control over manure rates and apply manure with minimal soil disturbance."
The Frank family isn't the only ones turning to environmental tillage systems. Benjamin Pederson farms about 3,000 acres of corn and soybeans with his father, Gary.
"Nearly 10 years ago, a seed was planted in my brain that we could do things better than how we were doing them," Pederson relates. "Typical for our area, we were either disk-ripping cornstalks or moldboard plowing them. It was common for us to plow the acres that were to be corn-on-corn and rip the acres that were to be soybeans the following year."
In both cases, they would run a stalk chopper over every corn acre to help with residue decomposition. Even on soybean stubble, they would perform some sort of light tillage in the fall. In the spring this was followed by one, or even two, field cultivator passes prior to planting.
"Fields and road ditches were black all winter. It was in examining the soil after all that tillage that I began to search for a better way. Even though there was three inches of loose soil making a good seed bed over most of the surface, the wheel tracks were always cloddy and hard, while over the rest of the implement width, there was a hard, smear layer at field cultivator sweep depth," he recalls.
Then, there was the erosion. Almost every year, utilizing even more tillage, they would have to smooth out areas were water had taken the loose, unanchored soil and cut ravines and gullies on the rolling terrain.
"While I knew even in my youth that this was not at all desirable, it was thought of as an unavoidable loss, because of the prevailing conventional wisdom in northern latitudes like ours, where we get fewer growing degree units per year than most in the corn belt and we have some black soil with drainage problems," he recalls. "Most of the older generations of farmers believed the only way around these problems was tillage, exposing the black soil to the elements to warm and dry it."
As he pondered these issues, a practice called strip till came to his attention and the idea immediately struck a chord.
"Tillage right where you need it and nowhere else, and fertilizer right were you need it," he remembers hearing.
At about the same time, he joined with some local farmers roughly his age in a running dialogue on soil, discussing what was beneficial and what was detrimental.
"The bottom line was this: tillage, most often, is detrimental to soil," Pederson explains. "In 2011, after researching different machines and speaking with owners of different equipment – and building up a significant amount of courage – I made the decision to purchase a SoilWarrior."
The system offered them a way to avoid fall nitrogen fertilization, which can be subject to significant loss, and apply it precisely where corn will be grown and incorporate it into the soil.
"My goals in utilizing SoilWarrior to perform strip till are simply to address all the issues I saw with our conventional way of farming," explains Pederson. "While about 1,500 of my dad's acres are still farmed that way, he has begun to have me strip till a great many other acres. The good part about this process is that we get to compare the differences. In 2012, two of our top three yielding corn farms were strip tilled. Soybeans yields also compared favorably, in about a dead heat."
Pederson says another advantage SoilWarrior offers is the ability to strip till corn-on-corn without plugging with residue. He also saw an advantage this past fall when the machine was able to run in non-ideal, wet conditions while other farmers with shank machines could not do so.
"That is a big deal in November when most likely things are not going to dry out again," he adds.


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CU-Boulder students can now start polishing their interviewing skills and resumes early in their college careers to increase their chances of finding a job once they're ready to graduate.
A new certificate offered through CU-Boulder's Career Services office called the CU Buffs Professional Program is open to all students, undergraduate and graduate, with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
To earn the certificate, students are required to complete four steps:
- Attend four campus workshops (Explore majors and careers, prepare for an internship/job search, start an internship/job search, adapt for a changing world).
- Attend one campus basecamp event (Career Fair or Meet Buff Employers).
- Meet with a career counselor for a one-hour appointment to create a personalized career plan.
- Attend the Summit Event to meet individually with employers and practice your skills.
"The four steps required to earn the certificate give students the opportunity to really plan for their first job out of school," said Jon Schlesinger, assistant director for career counseling with Career Services, who is spearheading the new certificate.
"The final piece is what we call a summit event, where each student meets with an employer, and goes through a practice interview with them, and then the employer assesses their readiness to enter the job market," he said. "At that point the employer would let us know that 'yes the student is ready, or no this student needs to practice some more.' Once they get the green light from the employer, they'll have a professional certificate."
Another benefit of the certificate is that once a student has completed the program, they could be viewed by future employers as "job ready."
"Once we have a good number of students with the certificate, employers may be able to say 'I'm really interested in students who have gone through this program.' So this is a nice way of indicating to employers that our students who have gone through this process are ready to go, and they have a commitment to professionalism," said Lisa Severy, director of CU-Boulder's Career Services office.
Because the program is self-paced, a student could do one step each year of school and take four years to do it. Or if someone really wants to beef up their skills right away, they could do it all in one semester.
The good news for job-seeking students is employers continue to seek out CU-Boulder graduates at an increasing rate, according to Severy. In 2012-13 (last school year), full-time job postings on campus were up 69 percent compared with pre-recession levels in 2006. Many employers in the growing industries such as tech, health care, and computer science are hiring all types of positions.
"For example, the health care industry isn't just hiring health care experts, they are also hiring social media managers, sales people, business accountants and many other positions," Severy said.
The CU-Boulder Spring Career and Internship Fair continues on Jan. 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom and UMC room 235. On April 17, the Just in Time Hiring and Internship Fair will be held. Both fairs are open only to CU-Boulder students and alumni.


text: Add sliced apples for a twist on the BLT By Detroit Free Press November 3, 2012 Story Share McClatchy Newspapers The aioli spread in this sandwich is made with cider and sour cream instead of mayonnaise to give it a sweet and tangy taste. A simple sandwich with a bowl of soup or mixed greens salad for supper can be just the ticket.The recipe, BLT with Cider Aioli, is from "The Comfort of Apples" by Philip and Lauren Rubin (Lyons Press, $16.95). It's a twist on the classic bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich with the addition of apples and a cider aioli.An aioli typically refers to a strong garlic-flavored mayonnaise. But this aioli is made with sour cream instead of traditional mayonnaise. And the salty bacon, tart or sweet apples and sweet-and-tangy cider aioli are spot-on with this sandwich.An apple that has a softer flesh, such as Jonamac, is a good choice for this sandwich. You can peel the apple or leave the peel on.What I like best about this sandwich is that you can cook the bacon and make the aioli in advance.BLT with Cider AioliMakes 4 sandwiches. Prep time: 15 minutes. Total time: 20 minutes. You will have leftover aioli, which also can be served with fried or roasted chicken. Adapted from "The Comfort of Apples" by Philip & Lauren Rubin (Lyons Press, $19.95). Cider aioli: 2 cups cider 1 to 1 1/2 cups sour cream or crème fraîche Sandwiches: 8 slices bread, toasted 1 small head romaine or Bibb lettuce, cleaned and separated 8 strips bacon, cooked to desired crispness 2 cups thinly sliced apples 1 large tomato, cut into 1/4-inch slicesTo make the cider aioli:BRING the cider to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce until it reaches a syrupy stage, about 15 to 20 minutes. You should have about 1/4 cup or so. Let cool.WHISK the cider reduction with the sour cream in a bowl. Set aside until ready to use.To make the sandwiches:SPREAD 1 tablespoon of the cider aioli over each slice of bread. Layer the sandwiches, starting with one leaf of lettuce, then 2 strips of bacon, apple slices and a tomato slice. Top with another leaf of lettuce if desired. Top with the remaining toast slice, cut in half diagonally and serve. Nutrition information: Per serving (based on using whole-wheat bread): 287 calories (33 percent from fat), 11 grams fat (4 grams saturated fat), 38 grams carbohydrates, 13 grams protein, 682 milligrams sodium, 25 milligrams cholesterol, 5 grams fiber. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Police seek car driven by woman found dead in Kanawha River 2 Teen pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Oakes Field shooting 3 Facebook founder visits Cabin Creek Health Systems 4 Man allegedly cuts father in Rand over argument about sandwich 5 $115M project for WV Toyota plant to start in 2020 On the Town: Nov. 4, 2012 Previous Story Wrap it up -- I'll take it Next Story


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Viral Triggers in Pediatric Lung Transplantation
This study has been completed.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
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First received: April 29, 2009
Last updated: May 26, 2015
Last verified: May 2015
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Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA
The purpose of this study is to determine whether respiratory viral infections increase the risk of bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS), obliterative bronchiolitis (OB), death, or retransplantation in children who have received lung transplants.
|Lung Transplant Bronchiolitis Obliterans Obliterative Bronchiolitis
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Case-Only
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Viral Triggers of Alloimmunity and Autoimmunity in Pediatric Lung Transplantation (CTOTC-03)
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MedlinePlus related topics: Lung TransplantationU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):
Primary Outcome Measures:
- The earliest time to BOS or OB, retransplantation or death [ Time Frame: Within 24 months of transplant ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Time to each of the following events: BOS or OB, retransplantation or death [ Time Frame: Within 24 months of transplant ]
Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA
Blood and nasopharyngeal samples
|Study Start Date:
|June 2009
|Study Completion Date:
|April 2015
|Primary Completion Date:
|April 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Pediatric lung transplantation
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|up to 21 Years (Child, Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
Pediatric patients undergoing lung transplantation
Inclusion Criteria:
- Parent or legal guardian willing and able to provide informed consent
- Participant of first single or bilateral heart-lung transplant
Exclusion Criteria:
- Recipient of multi-organ transplant (aside from heart-lung)
- Condition or characteristic which in the opinion of the investigator makes the participant unlikely to complete the study
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00891865
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00891865
|United States, California
|Stanford University
|Palo Alto, California, United States, 94305
|United States, Massachusetts
|Children's Hospital Boston
|Boston, Massachusetts, United States
|United States, Missouri
|Washington University
|St.Louis, Missouri, United States, 63110
|United States, Ohio
|Nationwide Children's Hospital
|Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43205
|United States, Pennsylvania
|Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania
|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104
|United States, Texas
|Texas Children's Hospital
|Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
Sponsors and Collaborators
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
|Principal Investigator:
|Stuart Sweet, MD, PhD
|Washington University School of Medicine
|Study Chair:
|Lara Danziger-Isakov, MD, MPH
|Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
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Additional Information:
Hayes D Jr, Ballard HO. Saber-sheath trachea in a patient with bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome after lung transplantation. Chron Respir Dis. 2009;6(1):49-52. doi: 10.1177/1479972308099990.
Sweet SC. Pediatric lung transplantation. Proc Am Thorac Soc. 2009 Jan 15;6(1):122-7. doi: 10.1513/pats.200808-095GO. Review.
Vos R, Vanaudenaerde BM, De Vleeschauwer SI, Van Raemdonck DE, Dupont LJ, Verbeken EK, De Wever W, Verleden GM. Follicular bronchiolitis: a rare cause of bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome after lung transplantation: a case report. Am J Transplant. 2009 Mar;9(3):644-50. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-6143.2008.02518.x. Epub 2009 Feb 3.
|Responsible Party:
|National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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|NCT00891865 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|April 29, 2009
|Last Updated:
|May 26, 2015
Keywords provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):
lung transplant
Respiratory Viral Infection (RVI)
Lung disease
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Bronchiolitis Obliterans
Bronchial Diseases
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Lung Diseases, Obstructive
Lung Diseases
Respiratory Tract Infections
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 25, 2017


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THE Brunel Rooms licence is due to be reviewed after Wiltshire Police raised concerns about safety at the club.
The review is expected to go to the next licensing committee meeting, where the future of the club will be considered.
In October, club boss Jason Ranford was jailed for six months for two counts of fraud and two counts of common assault.
Last month, manager Nathan Hatter was arrested at Gatwick Airport on suspicion of theft.
Ranford has since returned to work at the Brunel Rooms, and Hatter has been bailed pending further inquiries.
Coun Michael Dickinson, chairman of the licencing committee, said the review should come to committee when they meet in February.
"I have had notification that Wiltshire Police will ask for a review of Brunel Rooms' licence," he said. "The committee is likely to meet next month."
Licences may be brought in for review if they breach any objectives including the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, or the protection of children from harm.
A Wiltshire Police spokesman said yesterday: "Wiltshire Police has applied to Swindon Council for a licence review of The Brunel Rooms nightclub, due to concerns regarding crime and associated disorder.
"Wiltshire Police has a duty of care to the public to make sure all entertainment venues are managed safely and in accordance with the law. The hearing is listed for February 12."
Wiltshire Police has had concerns around the licence granted to the Brunel Rooms since July 2013, when they lodged a formal objection.
Their concerns included the potential spike in late night disorder in Havelock Square.
In her statement at the time Sian Kalynka, police licensing officer, said: "I first met with Helene Simpkins and Paula Harris on 26 April 2013. At that meeting it was clear the applicants had no experience of operating in licensed premises. It was further clear they had not considered the safety measures, policies and procedures that would have to be established.
"It is acknowledged that Helene Simpkins has since undergone a personal licence holder's course but still has no operational experience in premises.
"There was confusion as to the roles and responsibilities of each of the directors. Wiltshire Police are concerned that the day to day management appears to be under the control of two relatively inexperienced people.
"Nathan Hatter, although experienced in a subordinate position, has never held a role as a general manager, and is unlikely to be supported adequately by his nominated deputy Jason Ranford, who has no previous experience or qualifications in such a vitally important role.
"It is a matter of public record that Jason Ranford has a number of convictions that make him unsuitable to work in such a position."


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Desert Flower
The Mulleavys are to fashion what the Coen brothers are to film. That is to say that their collections for Rodarte tell modern fairy tales at once esoteric and familiar. Redwood forests, Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night, and The Wizard of Oz have all popped up in their designs (not at the same time, mind you). "We work as one person," Laura says. "In many ways, our differences lead to one viewpoint." This fall, they cast their collective eye on Australian landscapes and the debut of their first line of shoes. Among the shearling bomber jackets, russet-hued sweaters, and sand-art heels, there's a head-to-toe journey to the land Down Under. The adventure is yours to take.
Fall 2012
An A-List Summer: The Best in Casual Celebrity Style


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Rescue teams continued the search Tuesday for the missing captain of the HMS Bounty as friends mourned the death of Claudene Christian, the former Hermosa Beach resident who died when the ship sank.
"It's tragic, she was only 42," said Joe Middler of Manhattan Beach. "Too young to die."
Fourteen of the 16 crew members were rescued early Monday when they were plucked from life rafts and hoisted into helicopters.
Survivors told the Coast Guard that three crew members were swept overboard during the initial predawn crisis as they prepared to abandon ship. One of those was able to swim to a life raft while the other two - Christian and Capt. Robin Waldridge, 63, of Florida, who remains missing - never made it into the inflatable saucer-like boats.
Christian was found unresponsive in the water late Monday, about 8 nautical miles from the site where the historic replica wooden ship went down 90 miles off the coast of North Carolina.
Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Brandyn Hill said rescue teams remain "absolutely" hopeful that the captain will be found alive.
A Coast Guard cutter was scheduled to continue searching through Tuesday night, with air units to take over at sunrise Wednesday, he said.
"The fact that he was wearing a survival suit greatly increases his chances to survive," Hill said Tuesday in a telephone interview from the Coast Guard headquarters in Virginia.
"It's a bright orange color that makes it easier to locate a person in the water," Hill said. "The suits also have reflective tape and they generally have a strobe light attached to them."
Walbridge's wife was waiting at the couple's St. Petersburg home on Tuesday, the Associated Press reported.
"He's been in many storms," Claudia McCann told the news agency in a telephone interview. "He's been doing this a good portion of his life. He's been in lots of hairy situations and he's very familiar with the boat. Same boat for 17 years, he knows it like the back of his hand."
Christian also was wearing one of the protective suits. She was taken by helicopter to a hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Middler first met Christian in the 1990s, when he and his band, Joe's Band, were playing at local night spots in the South Bay.
She was a regular in the audience and when the band lost its singer, Christian auditioned for the role, going on to sing with the group from 1993 to 1996.
"We had a great time. ... She was a 5-foot-2 stick of dynamite," Middler said of the blond former USC song girl, who also started her own business manufacturing "cheerleading dolls."
"She was always the life of the party," he said.
Middler, who last talked to her four to six months ago, said he was surprised when she joined the crew of the HMS Bounty.
"That's a pretty tough gig, it's a hard life," Middler said. "So I was surprised."
But Christian - who said on her Facebook page that she was a descendent of Fletcher Christian from the original Bounty that sailed the seas in the 18th century - was thrilled with the prospect.
With a background in promotions, she was hoping to use her skills to help publicize the floating historical museum ship.
While she lived in Hermosa Beach for several years following college, Christian apparently had moved to Oklahoma, where her parents also live, a couple years ago.
The HMS Bounty is one of dozens of replica tall ships patterned after the world's tall-masted vessels of yesteryear. They gather for festivals and make stops in ports around the world, educating and entertaining members of the public who come on board for tours or special sails.
The Bounty, which had a starring role in the 1962 film "Mutiny on the Bounty" and also has appeared in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, was headed from New London, Conn., to St. Petersburg, when it was snagged by the edge of Hurricane Sandy. The captain had reported he would be heading east on the trip, which began Saturday, in hopes of skirting around the huge weather system.
But after two days in rough seas, he realized his journey would be more difficult.
"I think we are going to be into this for several days," Walbridge said in a message posted on the vessel's Facebook site. "We are just going to keep trying to go east."
His wife last heard from him in an email sent Saturday that told her not to worry.
"He said, 'It's going to be fine,"' she told The Associated Press. "He said they were prepared. ... He was just watching to see what the hurricane was going to do."
Hill said any other details about the ship's plans will have to come later from either the captain or the crew members. The Coast Guard will conduct an investigation into exactly what happened, he said.
The ship's original call to the Coast Guard came in Sunday at 8:45 p.m. Eastern time, Hill said. An air unit was dispatched, arriving at midnight, and established communications with the vessel, he said.
But at the time the ship was not in distress. As it began taking on water in 18-foot waves through the early morning hours, however, the engines and generators shut down, effectively disabling the vessel and putting the crew in imminent danger.
Waldridge sent out the order to abandon ship while sending an emergency call to the Coast Guard. Crew members began entering life rafts at 4:30 a.m. The Coast Guard arrived by 6:30 and began rescuing survivors from the life rafts. The rescues were captured in a video later posted online on the agency's website.
"The crews that are deployed are trained professionals," Hill said. "Going out and conducting a search-and-rescue case on a normal day, with day-to-day weather, is difficult. But doing it in hurricane-force conditions makes it all that more dangerous."
The survivors reached land via rescue helicopters by around 10:30 a.m., Hill said, and an unconscious Christian was recovered late in the afternoon.
Eventually, he added, there could be some attempts to salvage the vessel. "But I certainly couldn't speculate on its condition ... or on what damages it may have sustained," he said.
An aerial photo taken Monday showed the HMS Bounty going down into the roiling seas, with only its masts still visible on the surface.
There has been lively debate since the rescue over whether the captain made the right decision in taking the HMS Bounty out to sea with the hurricane approaching.
"It's certainly all over Facebook," said Ed Steiner of San Pedro, a longtime volunteer with the Los Angeles Maritime Institute's tall ships program.
Until the Coast Guard can fully investigate what happened, though, Steiner said it's best that people not speculate.
Steiner has met Walbridge - captain of the Bounty for 17 years - a few times in the past but said he did not know him well.
"They've got 14 trained and capable deck hands to interview," Steiner said of the upcoming investigation into what happened. "The Coast Guard will determine (what happened) for the purposes of mitigating future accidents.
"It's probably just a set of circumstances that couldn't be helped," Steiner said.
And while the ship may look primitive, it has proven its seaworthiness over and over again, he said.
"I've seen the Bounty going up the coast here from a clifftop north of San Francisco and the thing was pitching up 30 degrees and down 30 degrees - it was just doing fine," he said. "She's been around the world."
Crews also are well-trained, Steiner said. Crewing on a tall ship, he said, attracts people from all walks of life who are looking for adventure and for something new.
"Most of them are fascinated, in every sense of the word, by what they're doing, by the vessels and by the vessels' mission and the history they represent," he said.
Steiner was among those chosen to sail the tall ship Irving Johnson, based in Los Angeles harbor, from Hawaii to Northern California, a voyage that lasted 18 days.
"We were out there rockin' and rollin'," he said.
Steiner, who said he "escaped" managing large computer systems in the corporate world some years ago, remembered thinking at the time, "If I died doing this, it would be better than a whole lot of alternatives.
"I think that's what you find with so many of these folks," Steiner said. "It sounds trite, but it's another world."
Contact Donna via email or follow her on Twitter at @donnalittlejohn
The Associated Press contributed to this article.