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Reflections on a motorcycle accident
I think about motorcycle safety quite a bit for someone who has never operated a motorcycle. To be honest, the day I got my driver's license shortly after I turned 16—using Dad's Corvair to take the test—I got home, pulled out with our family's sporty 1972 Mustang, collected my buddies, and we were off on a road trip to Waterloo, just four miles from Marshall. We were cruising Highway 19 when I got behind a rather slow vehicle. I was itching to show off to my friends and zip around it. But what was that up ahead? Was another vehicle coming? I couldn't tell because of the mirage given off by heat haze on the pavement.
I stomped on the gas nonetheless—only to realize too late that a motorcycle was coming at us. Fortunately, I was able to complete the pass without striking the oncoming biker. But that near miss shook me and led me to be more cautious in all the years since.
The Gazette's editorial Friday, on the heels of last Sunday night's crash that killed two young Janesville men, will offer commentary on how motorcyclists and all drivers must share safety responsibilities during this motorcycling season.
Below is another story revealing why I think a lot about motorcycle safety. I wrote this column a decade ago. I hope it offers another poignant reminder about the need for caution:
Lessons in life include value of helmet
More than 30 years have passed since Jim Winters first stepped in the doors of my high school in the little Dane County community of Marshall. He was an English teacher, fresh out of college, with long hair and good looks. He taught my journalism class, and I am indebted to him for a career that has spanned more than a quarter century.
I played varsity basketball, and Jim sometimes joined my teammates and me for pickup games or practice. Jim and I were about the same size, so our one-on-one battles were lively.
In my senior yearbook, he wrote: "I hope this book and all it represents leaves you with some good nostalgia. Good luck in your writing career. J.W." The words were just like Jim, always thoughtful, offering encouragement, perspective.
The years passed, and Jim and I maintained a relationship that any teacher and student would envy. Once a year or so, we'd gather just to chat about lives and loves, wins and losses. Our conversations flowed easily, the time quickly.
Jim moved on to teach at Middleton. A fine woodworker, he built his own home between Cottage Grove and Stoughton. I helped him work on the house one weekend when his friends gathered to share skills and sweat.
Jim finished a basement recreation room and filled its walls with trophies, awards and medals. He thrived on canoe racing, cross country skiing and triathlons.
But he collected his last award sometime before that fateful motorcycle ride on Sept. 26, 2002.
You've seen them already, this sure sign of spring. Not bulbs emerging from the earth, nor buds from branches, but motorcycles emerging from garages and storage units. Many bikers thumb their noses to concerns about safety, preferring to ride without helmets, their hair flying in the spring breeze. They'll howl with fury over any proposal to require helmets.
That's despite the fact that 100 people died in motorcycle accidents on Wisconsin roads last year. Seventy-five of them weren't wearing helmets. The death toll was 22 more than in 2002.
Many motorcyclists harbor a rebellious streak. They demand their freedom, the right to choose. It's the image of the tough Harley rider. Some bikers claim they can see and hear better, thus avoiding hazards, without a confining helmet.
At Middleton High School, two students asked Jim why seat belts are required and motorcycle helmets aren't. Seat belts, he explained, protect passengers and those in a vehicle your car may collide with. Motorcyclists argue that they'll likely only kill themselves in an accident.
Jim always thought he was a safe rider. He thought that if he was aware enough of his surroundings, he could avoid trouble—it had worked other times through the years.
But he also knew that most cycle accidents are serious in nature.
Jim Winters was motorcycling north on County N at about 4:30 p.m. that autumn day of 2002. Heading toward Sun Prairie, he planned to meet another of my former teachers and her husband. They wanted to roller ski, to work out.
He was only a few miles from home and had crossed Highway 12. He was nearing Natvig Road as an oversized vehicle, perhaps a tractor, approached. Behind it was a string of cars. Among them was a Buick, a 16-year-old girl at the wheel. As the big vehicle passed Jim's Yamaha, the girl turned left in front of Jim. She apparently didn't see him coming. Jim locked his brakes, leaving 70 feet of skid marks. Then he realized it was too late, let off the brakes and tried to swerve around the car.
Jim's cycle clipped the corner of the car. The impact crushed his left leg. He flew 60 feet in the air and landed in a field, on the side of his face.
In Sun Prairie, Jim's friends were wondering why he didn't show up.
Feel no pity for Jim Winters. That's not the way he would want it.
He survived the crash. His days of serious competition may well be over. But he'll still go up north skiing for pleasure. He'll still pedal a bicycle 20 miles on the back roads of Dane County. He'll still race canoes but would struggle to compete if he had to portage the craft.
Jim lost his lower leg in the accident. But he didn't lose his life. He wore a helmet, which likely saved his life, Cottage Grove police officer Douglas Kenney said. Still, the tremendous impact required plastic surgery on Jim's face.
Noting the outpouring of concerns from students, co-workers and those from the past 28 classes he's taught, "I learned that having people care about you is way more important than a foot."
Jim maintains an amazingly positive outlook on life. He wouldn't sue the girl or her family. He realized doing so would only hurt her chances of going to college.
He maintains his sense of humor. During a recent visit, Jim flopped his artificial leg on the table, startling me much like Heather Mills, new wife of Beatle Paul McCartney, startled Larry King on TV.
"Are you getting a leg up on the competition?" I may ask him. Or, "Are you getting taller? I'd swear you've grown another foot."
We'll laugh.
These days, Jim Winters owns no motorcycle. He has no plans to buy one.
Will he ever ride again?
"No, it's too dangerous," he tells me with a little grin.
"My mother would kill me.
"She would."
You can be sure, however, that if he ever did ride again, Jim Winters would strap on a helmet.
The Gazette published the above column March 8, 2004. Last year, Jim Winters moved to North Carolina.
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where was her nerve pinching in her neck? I have lotsof neck pain and allthese wierd problems when i eat...
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I have been having breast bone "area" pain, pain in my left rib cage area, back, neck and shoulder pain, full feeling like I've over eaten at every meal, when others eat and drink more than I do. The Dr's thought I had an ulcer. They did an upper and lower "scopy" they found irritation in my stomach....did the biopsy...found H. Pylori. Treated me for that. Some of the pain went away. I had a neg for H. Pylori in Feb, so I guess thats gone. Still having the breastbone pain and left ribcage area.....the did the scan for gallbladder, all is well. They did find 6 simple cyst on the liver when they did the ultrasound. Finally after much testing and blood work I have been diagnosed with Gastroparesis they are prescribing me Reglan, the side affects are scary, I haven't taken any as of yet. I will try every other avenue first. Juicing, pureeing my food, or whatever. After reading all the posts here I am going to see the Chiropractor because I was in a car wreck in 84 and have had problems with that all these years....maybe the Vagus nerve was damaged somehow. I am only 42 and cannot imagine living the rest of my life this way. Any and all info or advice is greatly appreciated.
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Hello blue,
I got a article.
* major reference ( in human nervous system (anatomy): Vagus nerve (CN X or 10) )
The vagus nerve has the most extensive distribution in the body of all the cranial nerves, innervating structures as diverse as the external surface of the eardrum and internal abdominal organs. The root of the nerve exits the cranial cavity via the jugular foramen. Within the foramen is the superior ganglion, containing cell bodies of general somatic afferent fibres, and just external to the...
* neurological examination ( in nervous system disease: Cranial nerves )
To examine glossopharyngeal and vagus nerve function, the physician tests for the presence of touch sensation on the soft palate and the back of the throat (the latter usually eliciting a gagging reflex), the elevation of the palate on phonation (which should be symmetrical but rises to the stronger side in the presence of weakness on one...
* types of cranial nerves ( in cranial nerve (anatomy) )
Cranial nerves are made up of motor neurons, sensory neurons, or both. The vagus nerve is one of the most important; it extends to many of the organs in the chest and upper abdomen.
role in
* heartbeat regulating system ( in cardiovascular system (anatomy): Nervous control of the heart )
Nervous control of the heart is maintained by the parasympathetic fibres in the vagus nerve (parasympathetic) and by the sympathetic nerves. The vagus nerve is the cardiac inhibitor, and the sympathetic nerves are the cardiac excitors. Stimulation of the vagus nerve depresses the rate of impulse formation and atrial contractility and thereby reduces cardiac output and slows the rate of the...
* human digestive system ( in human digestive system: Blood and nerve supply )
...stomach is provided by both the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system. The parasympathetic nerve fibres are carried in the vagus, or 10th cranial, nerve. As the vagus nerve passes through the opening in the diaphragm together with the esophagus, branches of the right vagus nerve spread over the posterior part of the stomach, while the left vagus nerve...
* hunger ( in motivation (behaviour): Hunger )
...analysis is inadequate to explain hunger motivation. For example, it is known that much of the stomach can be removed without the loss of hunger motivation. Similarly, it is known that severing the vagus nerve, which causes stomach contractions to cease, does not eliminate the experience of hunger.
* parasympathetic nervous system ( in human nervous system (anatomy): Parasympathetic nervous system )
Preganglionic parasympathetic fibres of the 10th cranial (vagus) nerve arise from two different sites in the medulla oblongata. Neurons that slow heart rate arise from a part of the ventral medulla called the nucleus ambiguus, while those that control functions of the gastrointestinal tract arise from the dorsal vagal nucleus. After exiting the medulla in the ...
* sensory reception ( in human sensory reception: Nerve supply )
...two-thirds of the tongue is supplied by one nerve (the lingual nerve), the back of the tongue by another (the glossopharyngeal nerve), and the throat and larynx by certain branches of a third (the vagus nerve), all of which subserve touch, temperature, and pain sensitivity in the tongue, as well as taste. The gustatory fibres of the anterior tongue leave the lingual nerve to form the chorda...
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Thanks, I know this was for blue but I printed this out and will give it to my Chiropractor this morning. I told him about my dignosis, (Gastropareis) of which I will be getting a second opinion, and he said hmmmmm I will have to look that up. This should help him.
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My Husband had a thyroidectomy 6 months ago. Immediately after surgery in the recovery room he complained of pain in the neck (left side) not the site of the surgery. Ever since he has weakness in his neck can't seem to hold it up, when he sleeps it flops over to the left and it cuts off his airway which in turn wakes him up it up, his voice becomes very weak after speaking for awhile. He has had problems with GERD in the past but now it seems that has tremdously increased since this surgery. The acid wicks up into his mouth. Is it possible the Vegus Nerve is damaged? What type of Dr. to we see? Are there any tests that can be done to determine this? He is really suffering and we are in need of advice.
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I am having the same problems swallowing and have been diagnosed with Gastroparesis. I have been to alot of Doctors and I know what you mean about the doctors looking at you like you are crazy. I have been doing my own research because I feel like know one is helping me for over two years. Recently I had a ultrasound of my thyroid and they found noduals I am seeing a endocrine dr blood work came back normal so they say there is a wide range for your thyroid going for a second opt. Gastroparesis is also caused from diabetes and hypothyriod so you may need to see a endocrine dr. Girl I know what you are going through and it is very hard keep your head up
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I had a abdominal hysterectomy in july 2009. Every thing was fine until i started driving again 6 weeks later. I went back to work and had to drive 16 miles. i began to have dizzy turns at the wheel. I thought it was just tiredness post op. Then on nov 5th 2009 i arrived home from work and was sat at the computer talking to my son when i started to get pins and needles in my hands. I said goodbye to my son and went upstairs to bed. I still had the pins and needles in my hands. i bent down to put my pjs on. All of a sudden my heart was racing and i felt like i couldn't breath. i also had chest pain. i called my daughter who was down stairs. She said i was pale and looked awful. An ambulance was called. Doctors diagnosed anxiety and depression and discharged me. Over the next few days the attacks were relentless but only if i was lying on my side or sitting. i did go back to hospital several times but the only diagnosis was anxiety and depression. I did as i was told and commenced anti depressants even though i didn't feel depressed or particularly anxious. the last few years have been hell and the attacks are getting worse. They scare me. I am trying so hard to carry on as normal but it is so hard. When this all started in 2009 i did ask if there could be a problem with my vagus nerve but no doctor believes this to be the case. I am at my wits end as it is affecting my life massively. I only ever drive if i need to and never any further than work. This is because if I sit too long then i have an attack. I cant sleep on my side as this initiates an attack. Also eating a meal makes things worse so i don't eat much now as too scared. my bowels don't work unless i take something and i have been incontinent of urine several times. All these symptoms started 6 weeks post hysterectomy and i just want answers but most of all i want my life back. If anyone has any answers then please feel free to post. Any snippet of info gratefully received. Thank you
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katrina - i think you should look into POTS - postural orthostatic tachacardia syndrome. the symptoms sound somewhat like what my daughter experiences. good luck!
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Leon J. Galinsky, age 89, of Janesville, passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center on Thursday, April 3, 2014. Leon was born in Elyria, OH, the son of Joseph and Mary (Makara) Galinsky. Leon married Barbara Barfknecht in July of 1964. He worked for many years at General Motors, retiring in 1988. Leon grew up on the family farm in Oberlin, OH. He worked at various jobs around the country before coming to Janesville. He enjoyed gardening, working on his truck, and tinkering in his garage. He loved to go for coffee and socialize with his many buddies.
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Marguerite Clancy, 92, Elkhorn, formerly of Delavan, died Sunday at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, Elkhorn. Memorial services will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Betzer Funeral Home, Delavan.
Lyle W. Milner, 92, Clinton, died Saturday at St. Mary's Janesville Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Brian G. Mark Funeral Home, Clinton.
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Janesville man is "person of interest" in Mazomanie killing
JANESVILLE—A Janesville high school graduate has been named as a person of interest in the killing of a Mazomanie woman, Dane County authorities said Wednesday.
In a news release, the Dane County Sheriff's Office named Phillip A. Byrd, 39, as a person of interest in the homicide investigation of Cheryl Gilberg, 43, of Mazomanie.
The news release lists Byrd as a Janesville man. A criminal complaint filed Wednesday in Rock County Court on unrelated drug charges lists a Massachusetts address for him.
Police say a family member discovered Gilberg dead in her home in Mazomanie. Authorities have ruled the death a homicide linked to "firearm violence."
Authorities say Byrd was being held Wednesday at the Rock County Jail on Rock County warrants for charges filed in 2011 for failing to pay child support and for third-offense drunken driving, police said.
Janesville police said he also is being held on drug violations.
According to a criminal complaint released Wednesday, Janesville police and Dane County detectives found Byrd on Monday at a woman's residence at the Woodland Heights mobile home park, which is on Quail Lane in Janesville.
Police searched a bedroom at the residence. Officers found drawers in the room that contained bottles of medication prescribed to Byrd and a prescription bottle of amphetamine prescribed to Cheryl Gilberg, according to the complaint.
In the same room, police found a backpack the woman said belonged to Byrd, according to the complaint. The bag contained a weight-lifting belt, several bottles of testosterone, syringes, and 50 tablets of anadroxyl/oxymetholone, which is a synthetic anabolic steroid and a federally controlled substance.
The criminal complaint filed Wednesday charges Byrd with two counts of possession of a controlled substance and one count of bail jumping.
An assistant Rock County district attorney at a court hearing Wednesday called Byrd a "person of interest" in the Dane County death investigation.
Authorities have not disclosed Byrd's connection to the case.
Byrd is a 1992 Parker High School graduate. He finished second in the state wrestling tournament while at Parker and wrestled at UW-Whitewater.
Former Parker wrestling Coach Ron Cramer, who coached Byrd in high school, said Byrd was quiet and "never a problem." Byrd wrestled at 112 pounds.
"I never had a problem with Phil. He loved to wrestle. He was an OK student. But when it came time to wrestle, he was as good as there was," Cramer said. "You didn't hear or see much of him except during the four months of wrestling season."


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Traditional Chinese Medicine in China
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Traditional Chinese Medicine in China
Traditional Chinese Medicine ("TCM") is an integral part of Chinese culture. It has made great contributions to the prosperity of China. Today both of TCM and western medicine are being used in providing medical and health services in China. TCM, with its unique diagnostic methods, systematic approach, abundant historical literature and materials, has attracted many attentions from the international community. TCM is well recognized for its remarkable effectiveness in off setting the side effect caused by the toxic and chemical treatment of cancer cases in the western medical system.
In China, TCM is under the administration of State Administration of TCM and Pharmacology. TCM and its development are regulated. National strategies, law and regulations governing TCM are now in place to guide and promote the research and development in this promising industry.
TCM is defined as a medical science governing the theory and practice of traditional Chinese medicine. It includes Chinese medication, pharmacology/herbalogy, acupuncture, massage and Qigong.
Hospitals in China are classified as specialized in western medical system, TCM or both. TCM is now available to 75% of the areas in China. TCM has been very effective in the treatment of diseases such as cardio-cerebro-vascular, immunogenic, tumors, bone fracture, etc. Scientific research and clinic experiments in TCM are continuously progressing. Successes have been made in many of the areas such as in circulating paths of meridians; in Zheng-syndrome, in diagnostic indexes; in therapeutic principles, in healing emergency patients with shock, acute DIC, acute myocardial infarction and acute renal failure. For treatment of bone fracture, method is adopted based on the theory of combination of mobilization and immobilization. Non-antibacterial compound prescriptions are used successfully in treatment of bacterial infection. In treatment of cancers, Fuzheng Guben compound prescriptions, though devoid of inhibitory effects on cancer cells, could cause the shrink of the mass of cancer. TCM provides a non-surgical approach to the treatment of acute abdomen.
Acupuncture anesthesia and acupuncture analgesia has promoted the acupuncture therapy to the world. Since the founding of the World Federation of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Societies (WFAS) in 1987,Chinese specialists in acupuncture have been selected three times as the chairman of the Federation. They have made outstanding contributions to the promotion and development of acupuncture.
Traditional Chinese Material Medica (TCMM) now becomes of a new branch in TCM. In the 80's, remarkable results were achieved in the research on natural and traditional drugs. The extraction of Qinghaosu from Chinese drugs was seen as a breakthrough in research on anti-malarial remedies. Researches on Qinghaosu and treatment of urinary system with Chinese drugs have been awarded the Albert Einstein World Science Award. With the transformation of TCMM, it will open up a new path to find new drugs and new treatments. In order to ensure the quality and supply of crude drugs, more than 600 production bases and 13,000 farms have been set up. There are more than 800 pharmaceutical factories of Chinese drugs with annual production over 400,000 tons in more than 5,000 varieties.
Universities and colleges in China are providing degree and diploma courses in TCM. It takes seven years of university education to complete a Doctoral degree in TCM. Cross education in both TCM and western system are provided to medical students with major in either one of the systems. Professional training is offered at night school or through corresponding courses.
The attitude towards traditional Chinese medicine and pharmacy across the world is changing. A large number of specialists in TCM have been invited by countries in Asia, Europe, America and others to give lectures on TCM or to conduct activities in TCM therapy and scientific research. In China, among the foreign students in natural sciences, those who major in traditional Chinese medicine accounts for the highest percentage. World Health Organization has established 7 collaborating centers of traditional medicine and pharmacology. International training centers have been set up in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing and Xiame rsonnel from over the world. Colleges of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture have been founded in France, US, Italy and Australia. An institute of TCM theoretical research has been set up in the Munich University of Germany. Cooperation in TCM has been established between China and Japan, the United State and Germany.
There are fundamental differences in TCM and the western medical system. With some understanding of Chinese culture and philosophies, it may help one to see through and start to appreciate the value of TCM.
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The so called "Western" system is based on evidence and clinical trial, and will accept any modality that is proved to work using scientific standard. The other is based on tradition, revised history and very little understanding of science, and although it might have some modalities that work, is even less relable than evidence based medicine. And most advertisement relies on anecdotes rather than data.
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Western medicine can be effective, however the drawbacks are many. Take the side effects of drugs for example; if you take an aspirin for a headache, the side effect may be bleeding in the stomach. Most everyone knows that aspirin is abrasive to the lining of the stomach.
Quoting a small portion of text "In Chinese medicine, a Chinese doctor would make the obvious conclusion that both the head and the stomach are part of one body. So then, to cure a headache, it's best to find a treatment that won't fix the head by sacrificing the stomach."
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Even tough there is truth in this statement, it`s pretty much nonsense when applied to the intake of aspirin. How many people really suffer from internal bleeding after popping an aspirin? It may very well be that these side effects (and much worser) occur if aspirin is taken excessively, but thats true for every drug.
However, i do believe that chinese medicine can help many people a great deal. Some remedies may even have positive pharmacological effects, which could be from great value in modern medicine as well. A positive thing in TCM is that doctors obviously spend more time with their patients than the average "modern" doctor. However, many parts and traditions in TCM seem to be rather popular superstition, without an evidence-based foundation.
And TCM definetly reaches its limits when it comes to surgery or medical conditions such as cancer or HIV.
They do not, so do not worry about access.
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Death notices for June 2, 2014
Gazette staff
Monday, June 2, 2014
Gerald A. "Jerry" Wilson, 74, Beloit, died Saturday at home. Services will be at noon Wednesday at the Brian G. Mark Funeral Home, Beloit. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Margaret L. "Peggy" Zahn, 82, Janesville, died Friday at Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center, Janesville. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Janesville. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the church. Assisting the family is Henke-Clarson Funeral Home, Janesville.


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Public Regulation Commissioner Jerome Block Jr. paid $2,200 more to an elections official and his country-Western band than was originally disclosed on his campaign finance statements, according to court documents filed by the Attorney General's Office.
So far, the AG has declined to comment on the nature of the criminal case against Block and his father, Jerome Block Sr. But motions filed in First Judicial District Court show the investigation has produced more than 1,000 pages of evidence and 18 witness interviews, which have now been turned over to Block's defense counsel.
Although the evidence itself has not been made public, an eight-page list of evidence begins to shine light for the first time on the breadth of the criminal investigation.
In April, Block Jr. was indicted on eight criminal charges related to his 2008 campaign, including alleged violations of election law, conspiracy and tampering with evidence. The two most serious crimes on the indictment allege embezzlement of public campaign funds Block collected under New Mexico's Voter Action Act.
According to the indictment, the first count of embezzlement is for $2,500 on June 9, 2008, which corresponds to a payment Block made to then San Miguel County Clerk Paul Maez' band, Wyld Country. Block initially told the press the band had performed at a rally on a ranch outside of Las Vegas, NM, but later confessed to the Las Vegas Optic that the event never happened.
The attorney general also lists a copy of a $1,700 check Block made out to Wyld Country among the evidence. Block did not report this payment on his campaign finance reports. The amount corresponds to the second count of embezzlement—$1,700 on June 23, 2008—the nature of which had previously been a mystery.
"I can't believe he wouldn't have told me about the $1,700—note the sarcasm," Optic Editor David Giuliani tells SFR. "It looks like Jerome Block has some explaining to do."
Block's campaign finance reports show Maez had personally accepted $300 for campaign coordination. The AG's filings show that Maez received a second check for $500, which Block also did not report.
According to the records, Maez later returned all the funds to Block.
Block's attorney, Cammie Nichols, tells SFR the $1,700 was a payment error Block had attempted to correct, hence the refund to his campaign. Nichols says the Blocks will soon file motions to force the Attorney General's Office to clarify the charges, which "are not exactly clear."
"I think even the charging documents lend themselves to various interpretations," she says.
From the list of evidence, it is clear the AG's investigation went beyond the Maez payments.
New Mexico State Police Officer Rafael Gomez was interviewed for the case, and his Sept. 25, 2008 report on a break-in at Block's La Puebla home is on the evidence list. Block claimed someone had broken into his office, stolen campaign documents and written "Spik Liar" in green crayon on the wall on the same day Secretary of State Mary Herrera told the press her office would be consulting with the AG regarding the $2,500 Wyld Country payment. The break-in case was closed due to lack of evidence.
The evidence list also shows prosecutors obtained handwriting samples from Block Sr., who is charged with tampering with evidence.
Larry Lujan, a PRC employee who was disciplined for using office resources to coordinate Block Jr.'s campaign, also was interviewed, as was Cordy Medina, constituent services coordinator for the Attorney General's Office. Medina sent out a mailer for Block during the primary.
AG investigators also questioned two county-level democratic parties that each received more than $1,000 from Block: The Taos Democratic Party and the San Miguel Democratic Party. The party chairmen, Thomas "Chuby" Tafoya and Martin Suazo respectively, tell SFR they were asked to produce campaign finance reports.
Supporters of the Blocks, including state Sen. Carlos Cisneros, D-Los Alamos, previously suggested the prosecution is the equivalent of double-jeopardy because Block Jr. already paid $10,000 in fines and penalties assessed by the Secretary of State's Office.
Cisneros says his statement came before he knew about the other charges.
"Now I think it's up to the courts to determine his guilt or innocence," Cisneros tells SFR. "Obviously, if there is a guilty verdict, at that point he needs to consider resignation from his position."
Public Regulation Commissioner Jerome Block Jr. paid $2,200 more to an elections official and his country-Western band than was originally disclosed on his campaign finance statements, according to court documents filed by the Attorney General's Office.


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Don A. Perrin, Beloit, WI (1931-2013)
March 26, 1931 - November 11, 2013
Don A. Perrin of Beloit, died on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 82. Don was born to Eldon and Dorothy (Terwilliger) Perrin on March 26, 1931, in Dewitt, MI. He had seven siblings. He served in the United States Navy from 1949 until 1953, on the USS Wisconsin in the Korean War as a second class boatswain's mate. Don went on to Michigan State University where he earned a business degree. After graduation he became the Director of Data Processing for 21 years at the University. Don was an avid Michigan State Spartan fan. He married Beatrice Saul and together they had four children. In 1979, Don moved to Gun Lake, MI, and for the next eleven years operated a very successful restaurant and trailer park. In 1990, he moved to Wisconsin, with Nancy Atkinson, where he worked at SSI Technologies in Janesville. for 20 years. Don enjoyed camping, boating, dancing, along with work, work, work.
Don is survived by his children: Penni Jo (Vaughn) Vandecar, Todd (Tina) Perrin, Judi (Tim) Doran, all from Michigan; his siblings, Donna Riggle and Lyle Perrin; several loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and the love of his life, Nancy Atkinson of Beloit. Preceding him in death were his parents; his son, Don Marvin Perrin; his sisters, June Pollock and Mary Perkins; his brothers: Jack Perrin, Leon Perrin, and Kenneth Perrin.
There will be a Celebration of Don's Life on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, with a visitation at 11 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at Noon at ROSMAN, UEHLING, KINZER FUNERAL HOME in Beloit. Please send online condolences to rukfuneralhome.com.


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John W. Eyster: Wisconsin must drop its full-time Legislature
9 months and a few days of PAID VACATION! Adjourned: WI State Assembly as of March 21. WI State Senate as of April 1. NO FOOLIN'!
We do NOT need a FULL-TIME LEGISLATURE! In fact, we must get rid of our FULL-TIME LEGISLATURE!! It costs too much! It creates too much time for mischief! It means our legislatures have LONG vacations with full-pay! What do YOU think?
Do YOU realize that WE THE PEOPLE of WI are NOW paying our FULL-TIME LEGISLATORS full compensation while they are ON VACATION until the next session of the legislature convenes in January 2015. I do KNOW the propaganda of the legislators – they are WORKING… let me see a log of the legislator's daily schedule… I am outraged that we continue to pay the INCUMBENTS to campaign for re-election… at the same time, NEWCOMERS who are running for election to our legislator are NOT being paid to campaign. Is this really a fair situation? I do NOT think so! What do YOU think?
I urge you to learn about the NEBRASKA legislature by reading Wikipedia's article, "Nebraska Legislature," for information to develop ideas for reform our WISCONSIN state legislature. I've articulated several times my support for UNICAMERAL legislature for states. Just like NEBRASKA! While we do need the BICAMERAL legislature at the national level, I do NOT think we need two chambers in the states in spite of the fact that NEBRASKA is the one and only state with a UNICAMERAL legislature. And that is because the PEOPLE of NEBRASKA had the power of referendum to change their original bicameral legislature to a UNICAMERAL legislature. WE THE PEOPLE of WI do NOT have this control… so; it is NOT going to happen! The title for ALL state legislators in NEBRASKA is "Senator" and are NON-partisan.
Senators in NEBRASKA are paid $12,000/year. (Compare with $49,943 plus per diem available to legislators from outside Dane County of $88/day for our WISCONSIN legislators.) The legislature is LIMITED to 90 working days in odd-numbered years and 60 working days in even-numbered years. Looking at WISCONSIN this year, OUR OWN FULL-TIME LEGISLATURE with its MUCH HIGHER COMPENSATION may have worked a few more than 60 days – I am not able to find that data – IF you know that count, please post a comment with your source cited.
For information and perspective on the full-time v. part-time discussion, you should read State Representative Mandela Barnes statement, "How About a Part Time Wisconsin Legislature?" issued February 1, 2013. He cites a 2009 study from the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) reporting that Wisconsin is one of only 10 states with a full time lawmaking body.
Again, we do NOT have the power to reform our WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE to become a PART-TIME legislature again. The LEGISLATORS with our GOVERNOR are the ones who moved WI to a FULL-TIME legislature… IF WE THE PEOPLE had had power of referendum to STOP THAT CHANGE, I believe we would have STOPPED IT! What do YOU think?
John W. Eyster lives in the Edgerton area. He is an adjunct professor assigned with the online/distance education faculty of Viterbo University, LaCrosse. He continues his personal mission supporting democracy/civics education in Wisconsin K-12 schools through Project Citizen, We the People, Discovering Democracy (Milton HS). John is a community blogger and is not a part of The Gazette staff or management.


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Great Gatherings: Backyard Fiesta
Go south of the border for a colorful outdoor party
Recipes for This Story
Fresh Ginger-Lime Margarita
Smoked Gouda Quesadillas
Mexican Steak Salad
Tres Leches Cake with Mexican Whipped Cream
Blueberry-Sage Thumbprints
Bright colors. Bold tastes. And, oh, those Ginger-Lime Margaritas! When "entertainologist" Lulu Powers puts together a Mexican-themed party, she delivers conviviality from the joyful tablescape to the flavorful cuisine.
Avoiding cultural clichés, her table is a sombrero-free zone that pays tribute to the way "Mexican culture breathes exuberance into every element of life," Lulu explains. "A fiesta is about incorporating color and unexpected casual things, not pristine appointments," she says. That is especially true in summer.
Photography: Luca Trovato
The brightly colored table she designed complements the bright flavors of the menu she developed—the margaritas, Smoked Gouda and Caramelized Onion Quesadillas, sizzling Mexican Steak Salad, and Tres Leche Cake. She draped the table with a fringed linen tablecloth of coral, yellow, turquoise, and ecru. Dark wood service plates match the tone of the outdoor wicker furniture, setting off Lulu's turquoise-rimmed salad and dinner plates. A mix of sparkling margarita glasses ranges in style from clear modern forms to textured glass, contrasting nicely with water glasses that are embellished with patterns of gold stripes and chevrons. Fun touches include inexpensive cotton-and-bead bracelets repurposed to cinch white linen napkins with embroidered monograms.
"Instead of striving for a perfect, formal table, it's easier to take a naturally casual event and give it a little bit of sophistication," says Lulu. "A fiesta stimulates all senses with vibrancy, music, and wonderful spices. It's perfect for the laid-back attitude of summer."
Basic Goes Bold
Choose white plates bordered in accent colors, like these turquoise-rimmed pieces anchored by wood chargers from Crate & Barrel. Vintage flatware from Pearle & Pierce Home boasts resin handles.
Colorful Monograms
The preppy monogram gets a salsa lesson from Nantucket Monogram, kicking up its spirited heels in bright colors. Casual bracelets Lulu found at a discount store serve as napkin rings that guests can wear home.
Orange Aid
Creating a brilliant contrast to a turquoise vase and an art glass tumbler hand-painted with gold, Lulu arranged orange ranunculus and French tulips into a simple and striking centerpiece combo.
Signature Drinks
Choose a margarita glass that has charisma, like this vintage turquoise glass with a twisted stem and textured bowl that catches candlelight. It contrasts nicely with a gold-striped old-fashioned glass from C. Wonder.
Adjust the Thermostat
Allow guests to set the flavor thermostat themselves. Tabasco sauce in miniature bottles delivers extra heat to the quesadillas and salad. Lulu turned a sterling silver wine coaster into a tray for the diminutive bottles nestled in fragrant fresh oregano.
Whet the Appetite
Lulu chose Smoked Gouda and Caramelized Onion Quesadillas for a robust appetizer. She brushed flour tortillas with butter, baked them to achieve their golden crust, then garnished with chopped jalapeños for color and taste.
"Entertainologist" Lulu Powers.
Fresh Ginger-Lime Margarita
• 2 limes, juiced (1/4 cup)
• Margarita salt such as Sel Magique's margarita salt*
• 1 thin slice fresh ginger
• 1-1/2 ounces tequila (3 tablespoons)
• 1-1/2 ounces orange liqueur (3 tablespoons)
• 3-1/2 ounces water (7 tablespoons)
• 1 tablespoon agave nectar
• 1/2 teaspoon sliced fresh jalapeño pepper (optional)
• Ice cubes
• Kumquat slices and/or fresh mint leaves (optional)
Rub rim of glasses with lime before juicing lime. Dip rim of glasses in salt to coat; set aside.
In cocktail shaker or glass jar with lid, combine ginger slice, tequila, and orange liqueur. To muddle, gently crush ginger slice with muddler or back of spoon. Add lime juice, water, agave nectar, jalapeño, if using, and ice. Cover and shake until very cold. Strain liquid into prepared glasses (over ice, if desired). Garnish with kumquat slices and/or mint leaves. Makes 2 cocktails.
*Sel Magique margarita salt is a salty-sweet blend of cracked sea salt and spices. Find it at Birchbox.
Smoked Gouda Quesadillas
Mexican Crema is close to crème fraîche in texture and flavor. Crème fraîche can be substituted or you can make your own Mexican Crema by combining 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup whipping cream.
Caramelized Onions:
• 1 large red onion, cut in thin wedges (about 3 cups)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons ruby port
• 1 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
Chipotle Crema:
• 1 cup Mexican Crema
• 2 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, shredded (1-1/2 cups)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 (8-inch) flour tortillas
• Minced seeded fresh jalapeño pepper* (optional)
• Grilled green onions (optional)
To make Caramelized Onions, in large skillet melt 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onion. Cook, covered, 13 to 15 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Uncover; cook and stir over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes or until golden. Remove from heat. Stir in balsamic vinegar, port, and bottled hot pepper sauce. Set aside.
To make Chipotle Crema, in small bowl stir together Mexican Crema, chipotle peppers, honey, and salt; set aside.
To assemble Quesadillas, spoon 1/2 cup caramelized onions over one half of each tortilla. Top with 2 tablespoons Chipotle Crema and sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Fold over unfilled side to make quesadillas.
In very large skillet melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Cook quesadillas, two at a time, 6 minutes or until browned and crisp, turning once. Place cooked quesadillas on baking sheet; keep warm in 200°F oven while cooking remaining quesadilla. Cut each quesadilla in 3 wedges. Garnish with minced jalapeño and grilled green onions, if desired. Serve with remaining Chipotle Crema. Makes 9 servings.
Because hot chile peppers, such as jalapeños, contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with chiles as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the chile peppers, wash your hands well with soap and water.
Mexican Steak Salad
Espelette chile pepper is a pepper popular in the Basque region of the south of France. Ground, it is mildly hot but distinguished by a slightly smoky flavor.
Seasoning Blend:
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground espelette chile pepper or hot paprika
Marinade for Steak:
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1/2 cup snipped fresh cilantro
• 2 teaspoons finely shredded lime peel
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound beef skirt steak or beef flank steak
Orange Cilantro Dressing:
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2-cup snipped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon seeded and chopped jalapeño pepper
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Salad:
• 4 ears fresh sweet corn, husks and silks removed
• 4 (1/4 inch thick) slices jicama
• 4 (1/4 inch thick) slices red onion
• 4 (1/2 inch thick) slices pineapple
• 5 ounces mesclun mix or spring mix lettuces
• 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 cup pear-shaped cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and cut up
• 3 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into bite-size strips and fried
• Jalapeño peppers, sliced (optional)
To make Seasoning Blend, in small bowl combine the salt, cumin, oregano, brown sugar, and ground espelette chile pepper; set aside.
To make marinade, in small bowl combine onion, cilantro, 2 tablespoons Seasoning Blend, lime peel, lime juice, and olive oil. Spread mixture on all sides of steak. Place steak in large resealable plastic bag set in shallow dish; seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator overnight, turning bag occasionally.
To make Dressing, in small saucepan bring orange juice to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until orange juice is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 8 minutes. Let cool. In blender or food processor combine the orange juice, cilantro, olive oil, canola oil, garlic, cumin, jalapeño, salt, and ground black pepper. Cover; blend or process until smooth.
To assemble Mexican Salad, remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. For charcoal grill, grill skirt steak on rack of uncovered grill directly over medium coals 6 to 8 minutes (17 to 21 minutes for flank steak) for medium doneness (160°F), turning once halfway through grilling. Add corn to grill rack, grill 10 to 12 minutes, turning frequently. Add jicama, red onion, and pineapple to grill rack. Grill 6 to 8 minutes, turning once. (For gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Grill as directed.) When cool enough to handle, cut corn from cob, cut pineapple and onion into bite-size pieces, and cut jicama into bite-size strips.
Let steak stand 3 to 5 minutes; thinly slice steak across the grain into bite-size strips. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon Seasoning Blend. (Save remaining Seasoning Blend for another use.)
In large mixing bowl combine salad greens, mint, cilantro, tomatoes, corn, avocado, jicama, red onion, and pineapple. Toss mixture with 2 tablespoons Dressing. Garnish with corn tortillas and, if desired, jalapeño pepper slice. Pass remaining dressing. Makes 6 servings.
Make Ahead Tip:
The Seasoning Blend can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container up to 1 month. Dressing can be made ahead, covered and chilled up to 24 hours.
Tres Leches Cake with Mexican Whipped Cream
Mexican-style sweet chocolate is sold usually sold in tablets. Some brands, such as Nestle's, might be found in your local grocery store; but you may need to go to a Mexican grocery store. In the winter, mix the tablets with just-boiling water for a rich chocolate drink.
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 package 2-layer-size yellow cake mix
• 1 (4-serving size) package vanilla instant pudding and pie filling
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup canola oil
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or vanilla
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Whole sliced fresh strawberries (optional)
• Mexican Whipped Cream (recipe follows)
Milk Syrup:
• 3/4 cup whipping cream
• 1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon rum
To make Cake, preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 13x9x2-inch baking pan generously with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In large mixing bowl combine cake mix, pudding mix, whole milk, oil, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla bean paste, and salt. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 2 minutes. Stop mixer and scrape down sides of bowl. Increase mixer speed to medium and beat 2 minutes more, scraping down sides and bottom of bowl (batter will be thick). Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 30 to 34 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool 2 hours on wire rack in pan. After cake has cooled, poke holes all over top of cake with fork or long skewer, making as many holes as possible.
To make Milk Syrup, in medium bowl whisk together the whipping cream, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, kosher salt and rum. Remove and reserve 1/2 cup of milk mixture. Cover; chill until ready to serve. Spoon remaining milk syrup mixture over top of the cake, stopping to allow syrup to soak in each time. Continue until all syrup has been used. It will eventually all soak in. Cover cake loosely with plastic wrap and chill at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours. Just before serving, spoon over reserved milk syrup mixture. Top each serving with sliced strawberry, if desired, and serve with Mexican Whipped Cream. Makes 12 servings.
Mexican Whipped Cream
• 1 tablet Mexican-style sweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste or vanilla
• Mexican-style sweet chocolate, shaved (optional)
In small microwave-safe bowl combine finely chopped chocolate and water. Microwave on 100% (high) power 30 to 60 seconds or until chocolate is melted and smooth, stirring once. Cool slightly. Place cream in bowl of food processor. Cover; process 30 seconds. Add sour cream. Cover; process 1 minute more. Add vanilla and cooled chocolate mixture. Cover; process until desired consistency. (Over-processing may cause mixture to turn to butter). If desired, shave additional Mexican-style sweet chocolate over top of whipped cream.
Blueberry-Sage Thumbprints
These sage and cornmeal cookies make a delightful take-home gift for guests.
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup finely ground yellow cornmeal
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried sage, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup blueberry preserves
• Fresh blueberries (optional)
Preheat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl combine flour, cornmeal, sage, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In large mixing bowl beat butter with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Add brown sugar and beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg yolks, lemon peel, and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much flour mixture as you can with mixer. Stir in remaining flour mixture.
Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Lightly press tip of your thumb into center of each ball. Fill centers with about 1/4 teaspoon blueberry preserves. Bake about 10 minutes or until edges are set and bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheet 1 minute. Transfer cookies to wire rack; cool completely. Top cookies with fresh blueberries, if desired. Makes 50 cookies.


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5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, Illinois 60646
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Learn about the fascinating hunter of the night, the owl. The Owl Prowl will begin with an educational slideshow and will take us outdoors for a walk through the preserve to search for this amazing bird that hunts all winter. Dress warmly! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free.
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Second crash slows traffic on Interstate 90/39 in Janesville
JANESVILLE—Both northbound lanes of Interstate 90/39 north of East Racine Street in Janesville were blocked Tuesday morning because of a crash.
The crash was reported at 10:37 a.m. Tuesday. The Wisconsin State Patrol estimated the lanes would be closed for two hours. The Janesville Fire Department and Wisconsin State Patrol troopers responded to the scene.
It was the second crash on the Interstate in Janesville on Tuesday morning. The northbound on-ramp from Highway 26 onto Interstate 90/39 was closed following an accident at about 7:55 a.m.
A semitrailer tractor and its trailer became separated in an accident near the interchange, the State Patrol reported. At 8:55 a.m., a traffic camera indicated the semi had been pushed onto the median, and traffic was beginning to flow.
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Thanksgiving Wine Picks: Red, Red, White
Wondering what to serve with your Thanksgiving meal? Leave it to Formaggio Kitchen's wine buyers to handle those details for you! South End Wine Buyer, Julie Cappellano, and Cambridge Wine Buyer, Gemma Iannoni, have chosen three delicious wines that will save you the time and effort:
Molière '11 Beaujolas Nouveau (Burgundy, France)
There aren't many producers out there that go to the lengths that Bruno and Isabelle of Domaine des Côtes de la Molière do – they make biodynamic Beaujolais Nouveau without added sulfites! They conduct a patient, natural yeast fermentation that lasts around a week – for industrial producers it lasts a matter of hours, killing all of the delicate aromas. Then, Bruno and Isabelle allow their wine to rest in old foudre and stainless steel prior to its release at the end of the fall. Each year, Beaujolais Nouveau is released on the third Wednesday of November at midnight, a way of celebrating the fruits of this year's harvest. Formaggio Kitchen likes to support wines like this one for its originality and a level quality that is much superior to that of its competitors. This wine is fragrant and fruity, redolent of wild berries with a faint herbal finish. Light, refreshing, and easy to drink, it makes for the perfect accompaniment to the traditional white meat and varied sides that are typical of Thanksgiving fare!
Roagna '10 Dolcetto d'Alba (Piedmont, Italy)
For those looking for a little more strength and concentration in their red, yet with the same refreshing acidity, we recommend this tasty Dolcetto from Piedmont's prestigious Alba growing region. It's dark, zippy cherry fruit with subtle earthiness and slight bitterness beg for rich and satiating cuisine by its side – perfect for all of the succulent bounty that Turkey Day offers! Piedmont wines are naturally expected to compliment dense, rich dishes and therefore supply the acidity and minerality that prepare the palate for another bite. The Dolcetto grapes that the Roagna family uses for this wine are cultivated at the bottom of their cru Barbaresco vineyard that is southwest-facing. This fruit therefore receives that same privileged exposure, ensuring good ripeness and drinkability.
I Clivi '10 Ribolla Gialla – Colli Orientali (Friuli, Italy)
Let's face it, some folks are going to prefer to drink white wine with their meal on Thanksgiving and we've got that covered too! Exclusive to Formaggio Kitchen Cambridge and our South End location is this bright, zippy Ribolla Gialla from our friends Mario and Ferdinando Zanusso of Corno di Rosazzo, Italy. After harvesting three vintages with the Zanusso family, Gemma decided it would be exciting to put together a mixed pallet of wine just to meet the demand of our customers. This wine is electric in its freshness, acidity, and drinkability. Before the meal or alongside the meal, this wine will light up your palate. Why is it so good? The grapes are from a remote, steeply-sloping vineyard with old vines. This means that in order coax out the statement this fruit is capable of making, the Zanussos press the grapes ever so gently, akin to the pressure applied in making Champagne, giving them only the fior di fiori as must. They ferment in stainless steel with lees contact of six months to give complexity and subtle richness to the wine. Don't miss out on a glass (or a bottle!) of this. Please note: this wine arrives on Monday, November 21. Our six pack selection will include a substitute white until the I Clivi arrives.
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Two men suspected of robbing a man who had more than $16,000 cash
ELKHORN—Two Walworth County men are charged with using a knife to rob a man after he cashed a $16,000 check.
Austin M. Fehrm, 27, and Florian K. Schober, 32, reportedly picked up a man at a McDonald's in Delavan on April 18, according to the criminal complaint.
The man thought the three were going to Fehrm's house to get marijuana, but Schober stopped the vehicle and Fehrm held a knife to the man's throat, according to the complaint.
Earlier in the day, the man had cashed a settlement check worth more than $16,000, according to the criminal complaint.
The two men took the man's wallet, hat, cell phone and cash before leaving him at the side of the road, according to the complaint.
Fehrm, of N3234 Old 89 Road, Darien, is charged with party to armed robbery as a repeat offender and misdemeanor bail jumping.
Schober, of 710 Faryl Ave., No. 1, Delavan, is charged with party to armed robbery.


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The Fiber Disease
Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Medicine. Anything human!
Moderator: BioTeam
if any of you ever looked at a lab requistion slip you would see plain and
clear under microbiology they are tests that can be done, even if the
physician is not sure of what mircorganism he is looking for. have any
of your physicians done tests for microorganisms. it is becoming apparant
that they knew this was a biological cream and knew it had microorganisms in it. instead of doing tests, which i am sitting here with
a paid receipt that the very physician who states he doesn't know what test to do gave my friend's son when he went to the office. my friend never gets a receipt like this, and i guess he figure my friend would never
see this paper. she gave he all documents two envelopes full of the toxic chemicals with the break down and their side effects and the tests that could be done, he stills refuses to do those tests she asked for. if this dr. staninger could do a biopsy and find silica silicone and high density polyethylene and fiber optics (all used in this product) why can't my friend get this test done also, she even sent samples to rany wymore at osu and has heard nothing since august? there have so many physicians all refusing to do this test, why? it is very apparant it is a cover up for johnson and johnson. the physicians could visibly see them and still said
i don't know what test to do. isn't the professional and intelligent thing to do is to get on a phone and ask someone in a lab what test can be done.
lab corp wrote to my friend saying they don't do tests for biological mircorganisms, we have the letter or for toxic chemicals, their internet site states otherwise and they are connected with the cdc. they allowed her to suffer for 7 years with these poisons degenerating her bones,
causing ossification of the bones and diffusion and why she has suffered
several broken bones. blood serum shows stereoisomers, retinoids are
stereoisomers, a hair test would show all toxic chemicals. she is being deliberately refused these test, refused legal representation and being
forced to suffer migraines, stomach pains, loss of calcium and iron in
her bones and teeth from the chelating ligands, you can see the film on
her skin and covering her eyes, one eye doctor said it is cob web, funny
anaology uh, and dry eyes from age. the chemicals and drug side effects
state dry eyes, dry mucous, chapped lip look up accutane and isotretinoin
both used in this product. how are chemo agents being used on a healthy person. i am furious for her and we can't get anwers from state and federal representatives this is a person who opens her home to teenagers as a refuge when they get thrown out of their homes. she is
scared for these kids and her own. others have written letters to the doctor and judge stating how sick they have been chronically with eye and
ear infections and respiratory problems. there has got to be an agency out there that could help her and all who have been infected. erin brokervich exposed chemicals corp. in toms river she was just a paralegal. she is no longer in nj. we need someone who is not afraid
and who can wait for payment after the matter is resolved. if we can prove this women suffered from this product as all chemicals toxicologist
reports state cause these systems. if we prove what ever else is in these
particles and that it is contagious it could be a major break for all.
No I will not. It is not just about you four or five people. Lots of people read this site and if you guys start to sound crazy I will step in. I am told by too many people that they come here to see what I have posted...so the answer to your narcassistic question is NO.
MY people consists of anyone that really has this disease and wants to really find a cure using logic and setting goals with time frames and understanding what they post and folowing up what they say. I am not sure who YOUR people are.
Anyone can call me if you want to help with the National/State lab program or if you want to talk about what this disease really is about from someone who has been here since day one. (18 years)
Also for those in Virginia 434-980-2757 We hope to have a doctor for intake in January after the holidays in the Commonwealth.
During the End Times, Good will battle Evil. Where do you stand?
DOES ANYONE KNOW OR CAN THEY PROVIDE ME (VIA PM) the personal web address for ther DIRECTOR OF THE NSF, RITA COLWELL???
THE WAves of sonar and beams best stop at my house today..l.l. don't want to spill the beans on anything, just want to be out of this frigging gd nightmare.
oh, i know it can be done......if you do not want me to explain then please get me her web address today. thank you again!!
here is something for ya:
Fiber-optic true time steering of an ultrawide-band receive array
This paper appears in: Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE
We report the development and demonstration of the first true time-delay (TTD) fiber-optic beamformer for ultrawideband antenna receive operation. The beamformer is based on a dispersive-fiber prism configuration that properly time delays the signals originating at each receiving element for coherent combining in the microwave domain. The time-steered receive antenna consists of eight spiral elements arranged into a one-dimensional (l-D) sparsely populated array. The receive array shows an instantaneous bandwidth of 6-18 GHz, limited by the available matched microwave amplifiers. The array performance is measured in an anechoic chamber and exhibits unprecedented squint-free steering over an azimuth scan of 120° over the full frequency range
and.,.....i wonder who that is that made those Cheap Diode Lasers????????
Hmm.....Maybe I can forget if I get her address
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J Jill, Your post made me remember a mask that May Kay had. It was deep pink and I remember that it hard to get off, like it was glued to your face. It was just as difficult to get off as the microorganism is to get off. It certainly makes me wonder?
For now sits Expectation in the air.
----Shakespeare, Henry V, I. Chorus
The impetus from minus to plus never ends. The urge from below to above never ceases: whatever premises all our philosophers and psychologists dream of--self-preservation, pleasure principle, equalization--all these are but vague representations, attempts to express the great upward drive.
----Göethe, letter to Lavater
If we admit that the person is a totality, we can not hope to reconstruct him by an addition or by an organization of the diverse tendencies which we have empirically discovered in him. On the contrary, in each inclination, in each tendency the person expresses himself completely, although from a different angle.... But if this is so, we should discover in each tendency, in each attitude of the subject, a meaning which transcends it.
----Sartre, Being and Nothingness
There is always a mixing of power with actuality
----Andrew Ushenko, Power and Events
Truth will come to light; murder cannot be hid long----Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice
or i could just write to the nist-Metallurgy Division
to skytroll with love...........
Phosphorylation-Dependent Binding of a Signal Molecule to the Flagellar Switch of Bacteria
Regulation of the direction of flagellar rotation is central to the mechanism of bacterial chemotaxis. The transitions between counterclockwise and clockwise rotation are controlled by a "switch complex" composed of three proteins (FliG, FliM, and FliN) and located at the base of the flagellar motor. The mechanism of function of the switch is unknown. Here we demonstrate that the diffusible clockwise-signal molecule, the CheY protein, binds to the switch, that the primary docking site is FliM, that the extent of CheY binding to FliM is dependent upon the phosphorylation level of CheY, and that it is unaffected by the other two switch proteins. This study provides a biochemical demonstration of binding of a signal molecule to the bacterial switch and demonstrates directly that phosphorylation regulates the activity of this molecule.
Oh yes mrcpvls, the mask. I remember the mask!
The fibers, IMO, didn't come from one source only- I believe folks were "set-up", so to speak, and then other factors came into play.
And, I don't believe it was an accident.
The fire -retardant fabric industry comes to mind as another layer of the fiber disease.
Myco set the stage- as did other factors that weakened the immune system.
MCS mentioned Hydrophilics- my current fav to Google.
That stuff is found in everything from fabric, diapers, contact lenses, coatings on various drugs, and more. Google Hydrophilics and Body Builders/ing - more interesting info.
Hydrophilics, by definition, have a strong tendency to bind or absorb water, which results in swelling and formation of reversible gels.
Another Excerpt:
Hydro-Silk™ is a true ionic hydrophilic coating.
... increases lubricity in dry state by as much as 90% ... as much as 400% in a wet state.
Revolutionizing the ophthalmic industry ... producing unbelievable results.
Three different blends available.
Unique blend of our Hydro-Sil™ (a true hydrophobic) and our Hydro-Silk™ (a true hydrophilic) ... provides an excellent balance for multiple applications.
Three different blends available.
Hydro-Slik™ is a unique blend of Hydro-Sil™ , a true hydrophobic coating, and Hydro-Silk™, an all natural, true hydrophilic coating. The result is Hydro-Slik™, a hydrophobic-hydrophilic coating, that increases lubricity when dry, and also provides increased lubricity when introduced into a fluid environment (blood stream, urinary tract, etc.).
End excerpt
Add to the above, the air-borne particles - Chemtrails- and a few other ingredients and you have the makings of a bunch of sick people (and animals).
Reminds me of Fluoride in the drinking water. Combined with aluminum, it becomes ultra toxic. Cancer causing.
For decades, middle class Americans cooked with aluminum pots and pans with the fluoride water.
And we wonder why the cancer rate soars?
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"When you dine with the devil, bring a long spoon."
Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit
MMICs, or Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits, are integrated circuit (IC) devices that operate at microwave frequencies. They typically perform functions such as microwave mixing, power amplification, low noise amplification and high frequency solid state switch. Inputs and outputs on MMIC devices are frequently matched to the standard, 50 ohms; this makes them easy to use, because an external matching network is not always necessary.
MMICs are dimensionally small (from around 1 mm² to 10 mm²) and can be mass produced, which has allowed the proliferation of high radio frequency devices such as the cellular phone. MMICs are most often fabricated using Gallium Arsenide, Indium Phosphide or Silicon Germanium making them generally more expensive than silicon ICs, and so are used in high frequency applications where efficiency, power or noise requirements are out of the reach of other cheaper technologies.
See "RFIC and MMIC Design and Technology" published by the IEE (London) ISBN 0-85296-786-1 Editors I. D. Robertson and S. Lucyszyn
again, can someone please get me rita colwell's address?
why thank you skygod!!!!!
I just wanna know if I can be released from this study of fibrs and go on and lead my life. I have found out just what I was looking for and it is sickening., people here say eat garlic....hah! that is the worst thing you can do with this illness., also, get this crap.....they recomended doxycycline.....it is the worst thing after the garlic for this crap.
well if they don;t let me out, i will fill ya in later......i want out!!!
Randy said whomever finds it can name itl; why I call it murder but i don't want to name it.....
i just want ther F away from it and i WANT IT IN WRITING!!!
skytroll, yes, loved your laser link.....go to ther very end of it and check it out!!
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Death Notices for March 19, 2014
Edna M. Dawson, 77, Janesville, died Saturday at Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center, Janesville. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Albrecht Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Edgerton. Visitation will be from noon until the time of services Saturday at the funeral home.
Shirley L. Dietrich, 81, Delavan, died Tuesday at Lakeland Medical Center, Elkhorn. Services will be at noon Friday at Monroe Funeral Home, Delavan. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of services Friday at the funeral home.
Gilbert H. Meyer, 88, Evansville, died Monday at Evansville Manor Nursing Home, Evansville. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Ward-Hurtley Funeral Home, Evansville. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of services Friday at the funeral home.
Thomas F. Roeling, 62, Beloit, died Tuesday at home. Arrangements are pending. Brian G. Mark Funeral Home, Beloit, is assisting the family.
Lloyd H. Taylor, 70, Beloit, died Friday at Beloit Health and Rehabilitation Center, Beloit. Services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Hansen-Gravitt Funeral Home, Beloit.


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U.S. House lawmakers advanced legislation that would ease Dodd-Frank Act derivatives rules and give banks greater ability to trade swaps overseas.
The House Agriculture Committee voted today to move seven measures, including one to allow trading of almost all types of derivatives by units of banks that hold government-insured deposits -- such as JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Citigroup Inc. A separate bill would restrict U.S. regulators' ability to apply rules to overseas transactions.
The measures, which would need approval from the House and Senate before heading to President Barack Obama, are part of an effort to amend or limit the regulatory overhaul the president signed into law less than three years ago. Dodd-Frank requires the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission to create swap-market rules after largely unregulated trades helped fuel the 2008 credit crisis.
The bills are "common-sense tweaks," Representative Frank Lucas, the Oklahoma Republican who leads the agriculture panel, said at the meeting. "They are intended to restore the balance that I believe can exist between sound regulation and a healthy economy."
The lawmakers are working to undo Dodd-Frank provisions even as the CFTC and other regulators are trying to complete the overhaul.
"I think it's premature to make all these changes until we know what the rules will look like at the end of the day," Representative Collin Peterson of Minnesota, the Agriculture Committee's top Democrat, said at the meeting.
One measure, approved on a 31-14 vote, calls for altering a requirement that banks with access to deposit insurance and the Federal Reserve's discount window move some derivatives trades to affiliates that have their own capital. Commodity, equity and structured swaps tied to some asset-backed securities would be allowed in banks under the legislation.
"You're putting the taxpayers on the hook," Peterson said at the hearing. "This could come back to haunt you."
Americans for Financial Reform, a coalition including the AFL-CIO labor federation as well as other unions and consumer groups, has opposed changes to the so-called push-out rule.
A second bill would require the CFTC and SEC to complete joint rules defining when swaps rules apply to cross-border transactions. The full rulemaking process requires agencies to conduct analysis of costs and benefits; federal courts have overturned rules based on inadequate economic assessments.
The CFTC's proposed guidance, which lacks an economic analysis, has spurred opposition from JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and other U.S. banks, which say they will be hurt compared with foreign-based rivals.
"What this bill is is an attempt to derail the guidance and tie down the ability of the CFTC to do anything," Marcus Stanley, policy director for Americans for Financial Reform, said in a telephone interview.
Representative David Scott, a Georgia Democrat, said the measure allows the two agencies to jointly determine if rules should apply to certain countries. He said Dodd-Frank's other requirements for bank registration and higher collateral and clearing standards limit the "re-importation of risk" from other countries.
Additional legislation approved exempts commercial and manufacturing so-called end users from having to post collateral to support trades. A separate bill advanced prevents trades between company units from being considered swaps and subject to clearing and other Dodd-Frank regulations.
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Vote decides fate of school district unions
JANESVILLE—Teachers, aides, lunch ladies, custodians and other school district employees are voting this month to determine the future of their unions.
Some school employee unions around the state have recertified previously, but this is a first for many, including about 760 teachers in the Janesville School District.
The 2011 law known as Act 10, which stripped public-employee unions of much of their collective bargaining privileges, also requires annual recertification elections.
The elections are important because they could determine whether the unions can continue bargaining contracts with the school district.
If a union fails to get enough votes, it would be decertified, and it could no longer bargain for wages on behalf of its members, said Peter Davis, chief legal counsel for the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission.
Case in point: The Delavan-Darien School District support staff failed to certify in 2011.
The Delavan-Darien teachers had a successful vote that year, but the support staff no longer bargains as a group for wages, a district spokesman said.
The Kenosha teachers union actually decided not to recertify this year, but it negotiated a contract with the Kenosha School Board, which apparently was willing to recognize the union even if the state did not.
The Kenosha situation was unique. It happened after a Dane County Court found Act 10 unconstitutional, ruling the certification elections should not go forward. And it happened before the state Supreme Court overturned that ruling, allowing the elections to proceed.
The Supreme Court has yet to rule on the constitutionality question.
Meanwhile, an organization called Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty has filed suit, challenging the legality of the Kenosha teachers contract, Davis said.
Each union had to decide by Aug. 30 whether to certify or not.
Two Janesville unions decided not to seek certification, said Jeff Middleton of Council 40 of the Association of Federal, State, County and Municipal Employees, or AFSCME.
One of those unions represents Janesville secretaries, clerks and aides. The other represents custodial, food service and maintenance workers. All together, that's about 500 workers.
Middleton said the unions have a good relationship with the Janesville School Board and administration and believe they can discuss wages informally without going through the Act 10-required bargaining process.
Middleton noted the district has invited the unions to "meet-and-confer" sessions about working conditions and benefits—which can no longer be part of union contracts under Act 10.
"They're still talking to us even though we're not certified, but we're also not bargaining. We're just talking," Middleton said.
It's even conceivable that a school board could award workers a wage increase that is better than they could have gotten under Act 10, Middleton said.
Act 10 limits wage increases to the rate of inflation, but there's no law that would keep a school board from giving employees bigger raises, Middleton said.
Meanwhile, AFSCME is a party to the Act 10 challenge that the state Supreme Court will decide, and Middleton believes key parts of the law should be found unconstitutional.
If a union fails to win recertification, it could continue to lobby on behalf of its members or try to get favorable school board members elected, Davis said.
Act 10 requires a 51 percent margin to recertify, but that's 51 percent of all union members, not a percentage of those who vote. Those who don't vote are counted as no's.
Case in point: Delavan-Darien support staff members, who voted 28-3 in 2011 to certify their union, but the union had 71 members, so they failed to get a majority.
"It's probably the most unfair election you could possibly have because if you don't vote, the state votes for you," said Michael Walsh, a union staff representative for teachers unions in the Clinton, Beloit Turner, Janesville, Milton and Whitewater school districts.
"It's part of Gov. Walker's plan to try and make it as difficult for unions as much as he can," Walsh said.
If elections for public offices had the same rule, no one would ever be elected, Walsh said.
Voting, which is done with a phone call to an 800 number, began Nov. 27. The last chance to vote is noon Dec. 19. Davis said the employment relations commission hopes to have preliminary results on its website later that day.�
Walsh complained the elections started the day after Thanksgiving, when workers were not at work and so couldn't be notified of the election.
The employer is required to post or distribute a notice of election, Walsh said, but that couldn't be done until staff returned to work Nov. 30.
"It's one unfair thing after another," Walsh said.
Members of unions who work for municipal governments have similar elections next spring.


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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said further tax changes are off the table as lawmakers and the president gear up for a fight next month over raising the U.S. government's debt limit.
"The tax issue is finished, over, completed," McConnell said on ABC's "This Week" program. "Now the question is what are we going to do about the biggest problem confronting our country and our future and that's our spending addiction."
Less than a week ago, President Barack Obama and lawmakers reached a compromise that averted the package of spending cuts and tax increases known as the fiscal cliff.
Republicans attempted today to shift the debate away from taxes to focus on cutting government spending. Democrats countered that everything including taxes has to be a part of the negotiations.
"Mitch McConnell is drawing that line in the sand; it's a recipe for more gridlock," Representative Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, the top Democrat on the House Budget Committee, said on "Fox News Sunday."
The U.S. reached its $16.4 trillion legal debt limit on Dec. 31, and the Treasury Department began using extraordinary measures to finance the government. It will exhaust that avenue as early as mid-February, the Congressional Budget Office says.
Markets rallied last week following passage of a law raising income-tax rates to 39.6 percent for couples with annual income above $450,000 while extending tax cuts for lower incomes and delaying automatic spending cuts until March 1.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, said today that taxes are "not off the table."
"Put it all on the table and see what is working," Pelosi said on CBS' "Face the Nation" program. "I'm fairly agnostic about what it could be now that we have injected some fairness into the process. But if it works for us, if it grows our economy, if it's something that justifies its existence, it should be there."
After partisan gridlock last year brought the government to the brink of default in August 2011, the stock market fell and Standard & Poor's cut the nation's credit rating to AA+ from AAA. House Speaker John Boehner, an Ohio Republican, withdrew from negotiations on July 22, 2011, and the S&P 500 Index fell more than 16 percent in the next 11 trading days.
"One thing I will not compromise over is whether or not Congress should pay the tab for a bill they've already racked up," Obama said in his weekly radio address, which aired yesterday. "The last time Congress threatened this course of action, our entire economy suffered for it."
McConnell said the focus should now turn to cutting spending.
"I wish the president would lead us in this discussion rather than putting himself in a situation of having to be dragged kicking and screaming to the table to discuss the single biggest issue confronting our future," McConnell said on NBC's "Meet the Press."
Yesterday, Obama said that any reductions in spending should come alongside higher levies on rich Americans and companies by changes to the tax code.
"Spending cuts must be balanced with more reforms to our tax code," Obama said in his weekly radio and Internet address. "The wealthiest individuals and the biggest corporations shouldn't be able to take advantage of loopholes and deductions that aren't available to most Americans."
The message echoed a call that Obama made to campaign supporters on Jan. 2 favoring a "balanced approach" to deficit reduction.
Representative Joaquin Castro, a Democrat from Texas, said raising the debt limit "can't be about ultimatums."
"A lot of what you just heard Senator McConnell say was the same thing that Republicans have been saying for the last few years," Castro said on ABC. "It's as if the election never happened and we never learned any lessons from it."
Lawmakers should "put everything on the table, start working together, that's what you do in America in every small town and every business in America," Senator Heidi Heitkamp, a Democrat from North Dakota, said on the ABC program. "You don't rule out anything until you've actually had a dialogue."
McConnell said Republicans should use this opportunity to discuss entitlement programs with Obama and the Democrats. He called for raising the eligibility age for Medicare and means testing for high income people.
"Warren Buffett's always complaining about not paying enough taxes," McConnell said on NBC, referring to the 82-year-old billionaire chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. "What I'm complaining about is we're paying for his Medicare. We ought not to be providing these kinds of benefits for millionaires and billionaires."
Representative Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas, said on ABC that "we have an opportunity over the next 60 to 90 days in the new Congress to face the most consequential questions that we will face in the next two years, and that's to get our economy growing by reforming our tax code, cutting spending."
House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp, in the Republicans' weekly address yesterday, said the U.S. government "spends too much and wastes too much," and "the spending problem is getting worse, not better." Camp also advocated changes to the tax code.
House Speaker John Boehner has suggested matching every dollar that goes into raising the debt limit with spending cuts. Pelosi said today those two things shouldn't be related.
"Is the taxpayer getting his or her dollars' worth for that spending?" Pelosi said. "That is a judgment we have to make as we make cuts to reduce spending, but having nothing to do with whether the full faith and credit of the United States of America should be placed in jeopardy."
Bloomberg News