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U.S. President Barack Obama visits Israel next week at the onset of spring - the "red line" previously drawn by his host, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to trigger an attack on Iran's nuclear sites.
But an Israeli-Iranian war, Washington's nightmare as it tries to scale back defence commitments abroad and avoid a draining Gulf oil crisis, does not appear trip-wire imminent.
Officials and analysts say Iran warded off Israel's threat by calibrating mid-level uranium enrichment so it does not accrue enough fuel for a potential first bomb - the threshold Netanyahu warned about in a United Nations speech in September.
He was presenting a worst-case extrapolation from U.N. nuclear inspector reports. The most recent of those, however, found a slowdown in the stockpiling of the 20 percent fissile uranium that Iran, in the face of mounting Western suspicions, says is part of an entirely peaceful programme.
Netanyahu has not publicly revised the spring-to-summer 2013 dating for his "red line". But several Israeli officials privately acknowledged it had been deferred, maybe indefinitely.
"The red line was never a deadline," one told Reuters.
The chief U.S. military officer, General Martin Dempsey, has questioned Israel's ability to deliver lasting damage to Iran's distant, defended facilities. Netanyahu, meanwhile, makes little secret of preferring that Washington take the lead in any war.
Yet while mobilising Gulf forces and saying it was open to military force as a last resort, the Obama administration has resisted Israeli calls to present Tehran with a clear ultimatum.
Interviewed by Israel's top-rated television news programme on Thursday, Obama voiced cautious hope that negotiations, re-launched last month between the United States, five other world powers and Iran, could still curb its disputed nuclear drive.
"There's a window - not an infinite period of time - but a window of time where we can resolve this diplomatically, and that it is in all of our interests," he told Channel Two TV.
The U.S. "red line" was Iran reaching the verge of acquiring a nuclear bomb, Obama said, adding: "That would take over a year or so ... But obviously we don't want to cut it too close."
Confidence in Obama is not unanimous among Netanyahu's circle. While one Israeli official, speaking to Reuters on condition of anonymity, said "American presidents don't bluff" and that therefore Obama should be trusted, others worried Iran might elude scrutiny and dash to nuclear arms capability.
"The key question is not when Iran will have a bomb, but only when we can no longer prevent Iran from having a bomb," Michael Oren, Israel's ambassador to Washington, told reporters.
He accused Iran of planning to run an accelerated, "shorter track" toward nuclear weaponry "that is invisible because it is underground".
A Feb. 21 U.N. report said Iran had 167 kg (367 lb) of mid-level enriched uranium, in gas form, after converting some of the stockpile to solid reactor fuel. Experts say it would need 240-250 kg (530-550 lb) of the gaseous material for a bomb, though the fuel would have to be further enriched to 90 percent purity.
Yet Iran has also been expanding centrifuges so it could rapidly ramp up mid-level enrichment if it chose, diplomats say.
Netanyahu alluded to those developments on March 4 when he reiterated his "red line" in a speech to a pro-Israel lobby in Washington, saying Iran was "putting itself in a position to cross that line very quickly once it decides to do so".
An Israeli official posited Iran could gather 230 kg to 240 kg of mid-level uranium - just short of a bomb's worth - and then, between inspectors' weekly visits to the enrichment plants, churn out the few kilograms required to close the gap.
Next, it could move all the material to a secret location for prospective later processing into weapons fuel, making the Islamic Republic a "latent nuclear power", the official argued.
"For now, we know what sites would have to be targeted in a military strike," the official said. "Can any of us, even the Americans, be sure of having such full knowledge in the future?"
The United States sounds more secure about nuclear inspections and intelligence monitoring of the Iranians, as well as in its ability to intervene militarily at short notice.
"We assess Iran could not divert safeguarded material and produce a weapon-worth of WGU (weapons-grade uranium) before this activity is discovered," U.S. National Intelligence Director James Clapper said on Tuesday.
Gary Samore, Obama's former nuclear non-proliferation adviser, disputed the idea that Iran would break out of the U.N. inspections regime with just one bomb's worth of fuel, or that it would be capable of making a quick switch to the highest level of uranium enrichment, given its technical lags.
"Nobody knows, including the Iranians, how much 20 percent (enriched uranium) they need to have a bomb's worth. They have never done it. They have never converted," Samore, who is now executive director at Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, said in a phone interview.
That made threshold questions "inherently ambiguous", said Samore, who referred to Netanyahu's "red line" alternatively as a "red zone".
Mark Fitzpatrick, a former U.S. State Department official who heads the non-proliferation and disarmament programme at London's International Institute for Strategic Studies, had similar doubts about whether Iran would try to sneak past Netanyahu's "red line" and, if so, whether Israel would respond with strikes.
"Nobody's going to make a war-or-peace decision based on a few kilograms of 20 percent enriched uranium," he said. "Nobody knows what Israel's real 'red line' is. I don't think Israel knows either."
Fitzpatrick faulted Netanyahu for fixating on Iran's 20 percent enrichment, arguing that this risked distracting from ongoing progress in other risky aspects of its nuclear programme like centrifuge improvements and tonnes of low-purity uranium.
"That may not have been a clever way of putting it, because Iran is able to make tactical adjustments and can push back the so-called 'red line' as long as it wants," he said.
But Fitzpatrick also saw a tactical gain for Netanyahu "in reminding the world that there was a concrete threat here, after the world has heard so much sabre-rattling from Israel".
Israel, which is reputed to have the region's sole atomic arsenal, has spoken about being ready to attack Iran for close to a decade - rhetoric some Israeli officials say was designed, at least in part, to stiffen the determination of war-wary world powers to find a diplomatic alternative through sanctions.
Samore said the international coalition had been "deeply energised for years" in confronting Tehran. "I think we still have a reasonable prospect of stopping them, and that if the Iranians misstep, the U.S. will act," he said.
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Computed Tomography (CT) - Head
Computed tomography (CT) of the head uses special x-ray equipment to help assess head injuries, severe headaches, dizziness, and other symptoms of aneurysm, bleeding, stroke, and brain tumors. It also helps your doctor to evaluate your face, sinuses, and skull or to plan radiation therapy for brain cancer. In emergency cases, it can reveal internal injuries and bleeding quickly enough to help save lives.
Tell your doctor if there's a possibility you are pregnant and discuss any recent illnesses, medical conditions, medications you're taking, and allergies. You will be instructed not to eat or drink anything for a few hours beforehand. If you have a known allergy to contrast material, your doctor may prescribe medications to reduce the risk of an allergic reaction. Leave jewelry at home and wear loose, comfortable clothing. You may be asked to wear a gown.
- What is CT Scanning of the Head?
- What are some common uses of the procedure?
- How should I prepare?
- What does the equipment look like?
- How does the procedure work?
- How is the procedure performed?
- What will I experience during and after the procedure?
- Who interprets the results and how do I get them?
- What are the benefits vs. risks?
- What are the limitations of CT Scanning of the Head?
- Which test, procedure or treatment is best for me?
What is CT Scanning of the Head?
Computed tomography, more commonly known as a CT or CAT scan, is a diagnostic medical test that, like traditional x-rays, produces multiple images or pictures of the inside of the body.
The cross-sectional images generated during a CT scan can be reformatted in multiple planes, and can even generate three-dimensional images. These images can be viewed on a computer monitor, printed on film or by a 3D printer, or transferred to a CD or DVD.
CT images of internal organs, bones, soft tissue and blood vessels provide greater detail than traditional x-rays, particularly of soft tissues and blood vessels.
CT scanning provides more detailed information on head injuries, stroke, brain tumors and other brain diseases than regular radiographs (x-rays).
What are some common uses of the procedure?
CT scanning of the head is typically used to detect:
- bleeding, brain injury and skull fractures in patients with head injuries.
- bleeding caused by a ruptured or leaking aneurysm in a patient with a sudden severe headache.
- a blood clot or bleeding within the brain shortly after a patient exhibits symptoms of a stroke.
- a stroke, especially with a technique called CT Perfusion of the Head.
- brain tumors.
- enlarged brain cavities (ventricles) in patients with hydrocephalus.
- diseases or malformations of the skull.
CT scanning is also performed to:
- evaluate the extent of bone and soft tissue damage in patients with facial trauma, and planning surgical reconstruction.
- diagnose diseases of the temporal bone on the side of the skull, which may be causing hearing problems.
- determine whether inflammation or other changes are present in the paranasal sinuses.
- plan radiation therapy for cancer of the brain or other tissues.
- guide the passage of a needle used to obtain a tissue sample (biopsy) from the brain.
- assess aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and blood vessels through a technique called CT angiography. For more information, see the CT Angiography page.
How should I prepare?
You should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to your exam. You may be given a gown to wear during the procedure.
Metal objects, including jewelry, eyeglasses, dentures and hairpins, may affect the CT images and should be left at home or removed prior to your exam. You may also be asked to remove hearing aids and removable dental work. Women will be asked to remove bras containing metal underwire. You may be asked to remove any piercings, if possible.
You will be asked not to eat or drink anything for a few hours beforehand, if contrast material will be used in your exam. You should inform your physician of all medications you are taking and if you have any allergies. If you have a known allergy to contrast material, your doctor may prescribe medications (usually a steroid) to reduce the risk of an allergic reaction. To avoid unnecessary delays, contact your doctor before the exact time of your exam.
Also inform your doctor of any recent illnesses or other medical conditions and whether you have a history of heart disease, asthma, diabetes, kidney disease or thyroid problems. Any of these conditions may increase the risk of an unusual adverse effect.
The radiologist also should know if you have asthma, multiple myeloma or any disorder of the heart, kidneys or thyroid gland, or if you have diabetes—particularly if you are taking Glucophage.
Women should always inform their physician and the CT technologist if there is any possibility that they may be pregnant. See the Safety page for more information about pregnancy and x-rays.
What does the equipment look like?
The CT scanner is typically a large, box-like machine with a hole, or short tunnel, in the center. You will lie on a narrow examination table that slides into and out of this tunnel. Rotating around you, the x-ray tube and electronic x-ray detectors are located opposite each other in a ring, called a gantry. The computer workstation that processes the imaging information is located in a separate control room, where the technologist operates the scanner and monitors your examination in direct visual contact and usually with the ability to hear and talk to you with the use of a speaker and microphone.
How does the procedure work?
In many ways CT scanning works very much like other x-ray examinations. Different body parts absorb the x-rays in varying degrees. It is this crucial difference in absorption that allows the body parts to be distinguished from one another on an x-ray film or CT electronic image.
In a conventional x-ray exam, a small amount of radiation is aimed at and passes through the part of the body being examined, recording an image on a special electronic image recording plate. Bones appear white on the x-ray; soft tissue, such as organs like the heart or liver, shows up in shades of gray, and air appears black.
With CT scanning, numerous x-ray beams and a set of electronic x-ray detectors rotate around you, measuring the amount of radiation being absorbed throughout your body. Sometimes, the examination table will move during the scan, so that the x-ray beam follows a spiral path. A special computer program processes this large volume of data to create two-dimensional cross-sectional images of your body, which are then displayed on a monitor. CT imaging is sometimes compared to looking into a loaf of bread by cutting the loaf into thin slices. When the image slices are reassembled by computer software, the result is a very detailed multidimensional view of the body's interior.
Refinements in detector technology allow nearly all CT scanners to obtain multiple slices in a single rotation. These scanners, called multislice CT or multidetector CT, allow thinner slices to be obtained in a shorter period of time, resulting in more detail and additional view capabilities.
Modern CT scanners are so fast that they can scan through large sections of the body in just a few seconds, and even faster in small children. Such speed is beneficial for all patients but especially children, the elderly and critically ill, all of whom may have difficulty in remaining still, even for the brief time necessary to obtain images.
For children, the CT scanner technique will be adjusted to their size and the area of interest to reduce the radiation dose.
For some CT exams, a contrast material is used to enhance visibility in the area of the body being studied.
How is the procedure performed?
The technologist begins by positioning you on the CT examination table, usually lying flat on your back. Straps and pillows may be used to help you maintain the correct position and to help you remain still during the exam.
Many scanners are fast enough that children can be scanned without sedation. In special cases, sedation may be needed for children who cannot hold still. Motion will cause blurring of the images and degrade the quality of the examination the same way that it affects photographs.
If contrast material is used, depending on the type of exam, it will be swallowed, injected through an intravenous line (IV) or, rarely, administered by enema.
Next, the table will move quickly through the scanner to determine the correct starting position for the scans. Then, the table will move slowly through the machine as the actual CT scanning is performed. Depending on the type of CT scan, the machine may make several passes.
You may be asked to hold your breath during the scanning. Any motion, whether breathing or body movements, can lead to artifacts on the images. This loss of image quality can resemble the blurring seen on a photograph taken of a moving object.
When the examination is completed, you will be asked to wait until the technologist verifies that the images are of high enough quality for accurate interpretation.
A CT scan of the head is usually completed within 10 minutes.
What will I experience during and after the procedure?
CT exams are generally painless, fast and easy. With multidetector CT, the amount of time that the patient needs to lie still is reduced.
Though the scanning itself causes no pain, there may be some discomfort from having to remain still for several minutes. If you have a hard time staying still, are claustrophobic or have chronic pain, you may find a CT exam to be stressful. The technologist or nurse, under the direction of a physician, may offer you some medication to help you tolerate the CT scanning procedure.
If an intravenous contrast material is used, you will feel a pin prick when the needle is inserted into your vein. You will likely have a warm, flushed sensation during the injection of the contrast materials and a metallic taste in your mouth that lasts for at most a minute or two. You may experience a sensation like you have to urinate; however, this is actually a contrast effect and subsides quickly.
When you enter the CT scanner, special light lines may be seen projected onto your body, and are used to ensure that you are properly positioned. With modern CT scanners, you will hear only slight buzzing, clicking and whirring sounds as the CT scanner's internal parts, not usually visible to you, revolve around you during the imaging process.
You will be alone in the exam room during the CT scan, unless there are special circumstances. For example, sometimes a parent wearing a lead shield may stay in the room with their child. However, the technologist will always be able to see, hear and speak with you through a built-in intercom system.
With pediatric patients, a parent may be allowed in the room but will be required to wear a lead apron to minimize radiation exposure.
After a CT exam, the intravenous line used to inject the contrast material will be removed by the technologist, and the tiny hole made by the needle will be covered with a small dressing. You can return to your normal activities.
Who interprets the results and how do I get them?
A radiologist, who is a physician with special skills and expertise in supervising and interpreting radiology examinations, will analyze the images and send an official report to your primary care physician or physician who referred you for the exam, who will discuss the results with you.
Follow-up examinations may be necessary. Your doctor will explain the exact reason why another exam is requested. Sometimes a follow-up exam is done because a potential abnormality needs further evaluation with additional views or a special imaging technique. A follow-up examination may also be necessary so that any change in a known abnormality can be monitored over time. Follow-up examinations are sometimes the best way to see if treatment is working or if a finding is stable or changed over time.
What are the benefits vs. risks?
- CT scanning is painless, noninvasive and accurate.
- A major advantage of CT is its ability to image bone, soft tissue and blood vessels all at the same time.
- Unlike conventional x-rays, CT scanning provides very detailed images of many types of tissue as well as the lungs, bones, and blood vessels.
- CT examinations are fast and simple; in emergency cases, they can reveal internal injuries and bleeding quickly enough to help save lives.
- CT has been shown to be a cost-effective imaging tool for a wide range of clinical problems.
- CT is less sensitive to patient movement than MRI.
- CT can be performed if you have an implanted medical device of any kind, unlike MRI.
- A diagnosis determined by CT scanning may eliminate the need for exploratory surgery and surgical biopsy.
- No radiation remains in a patient's body after a CT examination.
- X-rays used in CT scans should have no immediate side effects.
- There is always a slight chance of cancer from excessive exposure to radiation. However, the benefit of an accurate diagnosis far outweighs the risk.
- The effective radiation dose for this procedure varies. See the Safety page for more information about radiation dose.
- Women should always inform their physician and x-ray or CT technologist if there is any possibility that they are pregnant. See the Safety page for more information about pregnancy and x-rays.
- CT scanning is, in general, not recommended for pregnant women unless medically necessary because of potential risk to the baby. This risk is, however, minimal with head CT scanning.
- Manufacturers of intravenous contrast indicate mothers should not breastfeed their babies for 24-48 hours after contrast medium is given. However, both the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the European Society of Urogenital Radiology note that the available data suggest that it is safe to continue breastfeeding after receiving intravenous contrast. For further information please consult the ACR Manual on Contrast Media and its references.
- The risk of serious allergic reaction to contrast materials that contain iodine is extremely rare, and radiology departments are well-equipped to deal with them.
- Because children are more sensitive to radiation, they should have a CT exam only if it is essential for making a diagnosis and should not have repeated CT exams unless absolutely necessary. CT scans in children should always be done with low-dose technique.
What are the limitations of CT Scanning of the Head?
A person who is very large may not fit into the opening of a conventional CT scanner or may be over the weight limit—usually 450 pounds—for the moving table.
Compared to MR imaging, the precise details of soft tissue (particularly the brain, including the disease processes) are less visible on CT scans. CT is not sensitive in detecting inflammation of the meninges—the membranes covering the brain.
Which test, procedure or treatment is best for me?
Additional Information and Resources
Radiation Therapy for Brain Tumors
Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer
This page was reviewed on June 22, 2018

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Earn your place alongside Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman and aid them in a hysterical adventure to save South Park as only fourth-graders can. From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes an epic quest to become ... cool.
You begin as the new kid in town facing a harrowing challenge: making friends. As you start your quest the children of South Park are embroiled in a city-wide, live-action-role-playing game, casting imaginary spells and swinging fake swords. Over time the simple children's game escalates into a battle of good and evil that threatens to consume the world.
Arm yourself with weapons of legend to defeat crabpeople, underpants gnomes, hippies and other forces of evil. Discover the lost Stick of Truth and earn your place at the side of Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny as their new friend. Succeed, and you shall be South Park's savior, cementing your social status in South Park Elementary. Fail, and you will forever be known ... as a loser.
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Buoyed by the massive hit single "Black Slacks," the Sparkletones were at the height of their fame in 1957.
Buoyed by the massive hit single "Black Slacks," the Sparkletones were at the height of their fame in 1957.
At some point during that year, the teenage rock 'n' roll group was closing out a lengthy series of concert dates in Las Vegas when its members — Spartanburg natives Joe Bennett, Howard "Sparky" Childress, Wayne Arthur and Jimmy "Sticks" Denton — gave an electrifying performance in newly commissioned sequined jackets that were accented by eye-catching high collars.
Sitting at a table near the stage was the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley.
"When we got back in the dressing room and changed clothes, we were talking about (seeing Elvis), and then we heard this knock on the door," bass-playing Arthur recently recalled. "And one of us, I think it was Joe, opened the door and there he (Elvis) stood.
"And he just said, 'Can I come in? I want to talk to somebody from the South.' … He loved those high collar jackets, and he wanted to know where we got them.
"It's funny because, up until then, every time you saw him on stage, he would have on a sport shirt and a blazer-type jacket. But after that, he started wearing those high collars on his jackets, and we kind of think we had an influence on that."
Arthur's anecdote provides a glimpse into the kind of respect the Sparkletones commanded during their heyday, a two-year period, in which they made multiple national television appearances on such programs as "The Ed Sullivan Show," "The Nat King Cole Show" and Dick Clark's "American Bandstand."
The Sparkletones were recently selected to be among the four newest inductees onto the Spartanburg Music Trail, which honors Hub City natives who have made a national or international impact in the world of music. The Sparkletones, banjo-picker Buck Trent, country music superstar David Ball and acclaimed singer-songwriter Marshall Chapman will have signs honoring their accomplishments installed downtown later this year.
"Spartanburg's been blessed with a lot of talented people, many (of whom) have already been inducted," Childress said. "To be in the first living group of musicians to be inducted, it's quite an honor."
In celebration of the Spartanburg Music Trail induction, the Sparkletones will give a rare hometown concert Saturday at The Showroom at Hub-Bub. Founding members Childress, Arthur and Denton will perform along with Randall Lark, who played in a 1960s version of the band. Bennett, longtime leader of the Sparkletones, will not perform because of health issues.
"We're praying that God's going to intervene and make him better," Arthur said.
Childress, meanwhile, didn't hesitate to praise Bennett, whose role in shaping the band's legacy cannot be understated.
"Joe has an unbelievable amount of talent," Childress said. "He's very creative, and he has a love for music probably even more than the rest of us do. We all got married and came out of the music business professionally … but Joe never left music. With teaching and everything, it's been his whole life."
Even though he had a brief stint with the Sparkletones in the early '60s, Lark said he feels "honored" to be performing with the group on Saturday.
"When they were on Ed Sullivan, I was 10, and I remember forcing my parents to rush home that night so I could see the local guys," Lark said. "At that point, I had never met any of them. They were kind of my heroes."
Bennett, the oldest of the original members, was 16 when the group formed; Childress, the youngest, was 13. Childress said the earliest incarnation of the Sparkletones also included a female member named Sandra Vess but she never toured with the group.
The Sparkletones' meteoric rise to stardom began when they were discovered by national talent scout Bob Cox upon winning an amateur competition at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. Cox became so enamored with the talented youngsters that he eventually became their personal manager and legal guardian, helping them land a major recording contract with ABC-Paramount.
While recording their iconic single, "Black Slacks," in New York, the Sparkletones met pop icon and label mate Paul Anka, who had just laid down his most famous song, "Diana," in the same studio.
"When he finished, he just hung around, and he wound up doing a little backup part on the flip side of 'Black Slacks,' which was (a song called) 'Boppin' Rock Boogie,' " Arthur said.
But it was the A-side, "Black Slacks," that cemented the Sparkletones' place in the annals of rock 'n' roll and rockabilly history. The now-classic song, with its sputtering 'bbbbb' hook, remains an oldies staple and has been featured in such major films as Disney's "Rescuers Down Under."
Simon & Garfunkel even sang a snippet of "Black Slacks" at a 1969 performance at New York's Carnegie Hall, which was first released on the legendary folk-pop duo's 1997 box set, "Old Friends."
"I think what made that song was the hook, but also the lyrics themselves," said Denton, who co-wrote "Black Slacks" with Bennett. "If you listen to the lyrics, they just kind of go with that era."
Childress credits the record's producer, Don Costa, for making "Black Slacks" a hit.
"A lot of songs had gimmicks back then," Childress said. "It was cold, and I don't know who did it but one of us went 'bbbbb,' and (Costa) said, 'Can y'all do that in harmony?' … And that's how it got in there."
Three-part harmony was a key element of the Sparkletones' sound as further evidenced by such songs as "Cotton Pickin' Rocker," "Rocket" and the minor hit "Penny Loafers and Bobby Sox."
"We could probably harmonize with a chainsaw back in those days," Childress said. "It was just born into us."
At the peak of their popularity, the Sparkletones performed countless concerts in theaters throughout the U.S.
"When we went from theater to theater, we also carried a movie with us in the trunk of the car," Arthur said. "It was the original 'Gunfight at the O.K. Corral' movie with Burt Lancaster. When we got to where we were going to play, we'd give them the movie. They'd play it, and then we'd go on and we'd play."
Denton interjected, "I think we could have probably filled in for any of the actors in that movie. We probably saw it about a thousand times."
Because of their youth, the Sparkletones were usually isolated from other artists with whom they toured. Thus, their experience isn't one of rock 'n' roll debauchery.
"We were known as the milk drinkers," Childress said with a laugh. "We were clean cut."
Although massive commercial success for the Sparkletones was short-lived, demand for the group remains high.
In the past decade, the Sparkletones have given several high-profile performances at rockabilly festivals in Las Vegas and Europe, and their music continues to resonate with new generations of fans.
"This whole ride has been unbelievable," Denton said. "When we started, (building a legacy) was the furthest thing from our mind. Everything that's happened to us has been a blessing, really. Personally, I'm humbled by the whole thing from start to now. It's just amazing."


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Randy Leon Lewis, 45, North Manchester, died at 12:56 p.m. Saturday, April 6, in rural Carroll County.
He was born July 17, 1967 at Rochester, to Bud and Ethel (Cook) Lewis. On July 27, 1986 he married Sharon Sue Skiles. She survives. Randy was the owner and operator of Lewis Tree Trimming for 22 years and a member of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church, North Manchester.
Also surviving are two sons; Seth Lewis and Chad Lewis, at home; two daughters, Emma (Rodney) Hufford, Cutler, and Lora Lewis, at home; a brother, Rick (Polly) Lewis, Cisco, Texas and a sister Kathy (Bill) Wade, North Manchester; his parents, Bud and Ethel Lewis, North Manchester, and his father and mother-in-law, Keith and Marilyn Skiles, North Manchester.
Services will be held Thursday, April 11, at 10 a.m. at Old German Baptist Brethren Church, State Road 13, North Manchester.
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Testimony of Martin H. Gerry,
Committee on Ways and Means, SuDeputy Commissioner, Social Security Administration
before committee on Social Security
Hearing on SSA's Management of the Ticket to Work Program
Mr. Chairman and Members of the Subcommittee:
Thank you for inviting me today to discuss implementation by the Social Security Administration (SSA) of the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program (the "Ticket to Work program") authorized by The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 (the "Act"), PL 106-170.
As you know, Mr. Chairman, SSA administers both the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. These programs provide benefits to about 10.5 million Americans with disabilities. The Ticket to Work program allows these beneficiaries greater flexibility and expanded choice in obtaining the rehabilitation, employment and other support services that they need to go to work and attain their employment goals.
I would like to express my thanks to you, Mr. Chairman, Mr. Matsui, and members of the Subcommittee, for your hard work and support in making the Ticket to Work program a reality. I know we will continue to work together closely to strengthen the program in a way which will build on our early successful experience and expand the participation we have already seen in the program.
Commissioner Barnhart and I have been fortunate to participate in Ticket to Work program activities throughout the nation. I know that she has especially fond memories of kicking off the Ticket to Work program in February 2002 alongside the late Senator William Roth. Among the other Ticket events she attended that year was one in Representative Hayworth's district. In addition, senior agency staff have traveled throughout the country to help introduce this program to the American people. Today I would like to provide an update on the implementation of the Ticket to Work program, and touch on a few related issues.
An Overview of the Ticket to Work Program
First, let me briefly describe how the program works. SSA currently provides benefits under the SSDI and SSI programs to approximately 10.5 million Americans with disabilities. Under current agency regulations, an SSDI or SSI beneficiary with a disability receives a Ticket to Work if he or she is between the ages of 18 and 64 and has a medical condition that is not expected to improve in the near future. Approximately 9.1 million, or over 85 percent, of all beneficiaries with disabilities meet this standard.
Under the Act, SSA enters into agreements with Employment Networks (ENs) and with State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies ("State VR Agencies"). ENs are qualified State, local, or private organizations that offer employment support services. These organizations include One-Stop Career Centers established under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998; single providers of services; or groups of providers organized to combine their resources into a single entity.
A beneficiary who receives a Ticket to Work can choose to assign it to any EN that provides services within the community or to the State VR Agency. Together, these organizations are referred to as "Ticket Providers." An EN may decide whether or not to accept the assignment of a Ticket. The Act requires that an EN accept a measure of risk whenever it agrees to provide services to a beneficiary. ENs may only be paid based on their success in assisting beneficiaries to secure and maintain employment and move off the disability benefit rolls. An EN might never be paid if a beneficiary's cash benefits do not stop as a result of work. State VR Agencies are receiving approximately $2.6 billion from the Department of Education for the primary purpose of providing employment services to individuals with significant disabilities. VR agencies are therefore better capitalized than small or new ENs and incur less financial and actuarial risk than ENs serving smaller numbers of individuals.
Once a Ticket is assigned by a beneficiary to a Ticket Provider, the beneficiary and the Provider jointly develop and implement a plan of employment, vocational, or other support services designed to lead to and maintain employment. Providers may provide these services directly or by entering into agreements with other organizations or individuals to provide the appropriate services at no cost to the beneficiary.
Ticket Providers may be paid based only on their success in assisting beneficiaries to secure and maintain employment and move off the disability benefit rolls. Where this occurs, an EN may elect to receive payment under one of two systems. Under the Outcome Payment System an EN will be paid for each month, up to sixty months, in which a beneficiary it is serving does not receive cash benefits due to work or earnings. Under the Outcome-Milestone Payment System, an EN will receive payment when a beneficiary it is serving reaches one or more milestones toward self-supporting employment. Under this second
payment system, the EN will also receive reduced outcome payments for each month, up to sixty months, that a beneficiary does not receive cash benefits due to work or earnings. The agency has provided up to four milestones for which an EN can be paid.
The Ticket to Work Act provides three additional incentives to encourage work activity by beneficiaries. First, SSA will not schedule a periodic continuing disability review (CDR) for a beneficiary who is receiving services from a Ticket Provider. Second, work activity by an SSDI beneficiary will not trigger a CDR if the beneficiary has received benefits for at least 24 months. Finally, an individual whose benefits terminated because of work activity can request that benefits start again without having to complete a new application for benefits.
Implementation of the Ticket to Work Program
SSA is implementing the Ticket to Work program in three phases. During the first phase of the program, from February through October 2002, about 2.4 million beneficiaries with disabilities in 13 states received Tickets to Work. During the second phase, which ran from November 2002 through September 2003, we mailed Tickets to approximately 2.6 million beneficiaries in 20 additional States and the District of Columbia. Then beginning in November 2003, we started releasing Tickets to the approximately 4.1 million beneficiaries in the remaining 17 States and the U.S. Territories during the third and final implementation phase.
Through February 2004, Tickets have been mailed to over 6.9 million disabled beneficiaries. By September 2004, the remaining 2.2 million eligible beneficiaries will have been mailed a Ticket to Work, and any eligible beneficiary who has yet to receive a Ticket to Work in the mail can obtain one by asking for it. To date, we have certified almost 1,100 ENs to participate in the Ticket program.
The Act calls for the Commissioner to enter into agreements with Program Managers to assist the Agency in administering the Ticket to Work program. Among the duties of our Program Manager, Maximus , Inc. , are recruiting, recommending, and monitoring the ENs selected by SSA to provide services; facilitating beneficiary access to the ENs; facilitating payment to Ticket Providers; and resolving disputes between beneficiaries and Ticket Providers under the program.
Ongoing Operation of the Ticket to Work Program
As of the beginning of this month, 40,441 SSDI and SSI beneficiaries who had received Tickets to Work ("Ticket Holders") had assigned them to Ticket Providers. Of this total, 36,525 (90%) were assigned to a State VR Agencies and 3,916 (10%) were assigned to other ENs. Approximately 30 percent of ticket assignments have been made in the last 5 months.
The first milestone payment was made by Maximus during May 2002. The first outcome payment was paid in July 2002. Through February 2004 we have made more than 1,600 payments to nearly 120 ENs totaling over $530,000 based on the work of 450 beneficiaries.
Our early experience shows us that the Ticket is already proving it can provide beneficiaries with more opportunities to obtain employment support services to help them reach their employment goals. It is our mission to see that the ticket lives up to its potential to return people to work
Evaluation of the Ticket to Work Program
Section 101(d) of the Ticket to Work Act requires the Commissioner to submit periodic evaluation reports of the Ticket to Work program to Congress. SSA has contracted with Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. ("Mathematica ") to evaluate the impact of the Ticket to Work program. Mathematica has provided a draft of its first in a series of evaluation reports. I will be happy to provide the Subcommittee with a copy of the final version of this report which we expect to be available shortly, and will also be happy to brief you on its findings.
Mathematica's preliminary findings are generally consistent with our experience with the program. Most beneficiaries who use Tickets to Work have assigned them to traditional State VR agencies. Ticket assignments to ENs have been concentrated among a few ENs, and the ENs as a group feel that SSA needs to move quickly to make the process friendlier to providers.
As Mathematica notes in the draft report, overall, it is clear that SSA has made great progress in developing such a system to assist individuals with disabilities to find work and remain in the workforce. This undertaking, which required SSA to develop new capabilities to integrate information
from the SSI and DI programs, so that beneficiaries work could be appropriately considered in determining theirs and their service providers eligibility to benefits.
The Work of the Adequacy of Incentives Advisory Group
The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 identified four groups of people with disabilities as potentially "at risk." These groups are: 1) individuals with a need for ongoing support and services; 2) individuals with a need for high-cost accommodations; 3) individuals who earn a sub-minimum wage; and 4) individuals who work and receive partial cash benefits.
The Act requires the Commissioner to study the adequacy of incentives to Employment Networks in the Ticket to Work program for serving these four groups of beneficiaries. SSA formed an Adequacy of Incentives Advisory Group to help determine the best approach for conducting a targeted, in-depth analysis of the "at risk" groups. The Advisory Group has been meeting quarterly, and will complete its work this spring 2004. Last fall, the group issued an interim report, "Recommendations for Improving Implementation of the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program (Regulatory and Administrative Changes)." The group will also issue a final report, which will propose projects to evaluate the effectiveness of adjusted incentives and recommendations regarding the most promising adjusted incentives.
Recommendations of the Ticket to Work Advisory Panel
The Ticket to Work Advisory Panel has been a valuable partner in studying the program and making recommendations for improvements. They too have been concerned about the balance between State VR agencies and other ENs, and about ways in which we can encourage more beneficiaries to assign their Tickets to ENs. They also advise us on ways to improve our public education of the program and how to market the program to both beneficiaries and potential ENs.
We have carefully considered the recommendations of the Panel with respect to establishing a corps of work incentive specialists, who will be available to advise beneficiaries on the effects of work on benefit payments, and on ways to reduce the incidence of overpayments caused
by work. They recognize, as do we at SSA, that the fear of creating overpayments is a powerful disincentive to returning to work that our beneficiaries face.
The $1 for $2 Benefit Offset Demonstration
The Ticket to Work legislation required SSA to test a DI benefit offset similar to what is provided in the SSI program. Generally, SSI benefits are reduced $1 for every $2 earned over the $65 earned income monthly exclusion. Because there is no parallel provision for the DI program, DI beneficiaries are often reluctant to attempt work because of the abrupt loss of all cash benefits faced if they engage in substantial gainful activity.
Therefore, we plan to conduct a national demonstration project to test a $1 reduction in benefits for every $2 in earnings over a certain level in the DI program in combination with interventions that offer a range of ongoing employment supports, which may include some combination of employment services, health care services, transportation assistance, training, and other similar supports.
In addition, we plan to conduct a small-scale process demonstration of the benefit offset in four sites. We expect this project to begin enrolling participants this fall.
Program Improvements
I would now like to discuss a number of initiatives we have already put in place on a number of fronts to improve our return to work services based on all the information that we have received. They include simplifying the payment process for ENs, increasing the pool of ENs, improving our wage reporting process, and jointly funding with the Department of Labor a new position to help people with disabilities increase their employment opportunities. I will discuss these in more detail.
Work Incentive Specialists
Section 1149 of the Social Security Act, as enacted by Section 121 of the Ticket Act requires SSA to establish a corps of specialists devoted to issues related to work incentives. We have worked closely with Subcommittee staff to develop and implement this concept.
Commissioner Barnhart has expanded the pool of field employees who would be available to answer questions relating to return to work, while establishing a dedicated number of employees in each area of the region who will serve full time as Area Work Incentive Coordinators (AWICs), for a total of 58 employees nationwide. I want to thank the Subcommittee for its advice and guidance as we worked closely with you to develop this approach.
AWICs are the focal point of contact for advocates area-wide, and serve as ombudsmen. They monitor the area employment support workloads and work with the Area Directors to ensure that we effectively manage work incentive workloads. In addition, we have trained all of our public service employees, including staff in all local Social Security offices, on SSA employment support programs. AWICs work with other staff to develop any area training needs to maintain the level of expertise on work incentives for all direct contact employees and they are a ready resource for providing accurate information to those employees when questions arise.
An Improved EN Payment Process
Because many ENs found the payment process too cumbersome, we have developed a new, simpler process for paying them. Under the new process, SSA will pay ENs upon receiving a certification from the EN that a Ticket Holder is still working, provided that the EN initially submits return to work evidence. Prior to this change, ENs were required to send in evidence of the work, such as pay stubs, monthly. Now ENs have several options for requesting payments on either a monthly or quarterly basis without needing to submit pay stubs.
Expanded Choice of Employment Networks
In order to attract sufficient providers of employment services and in concert with Maximus, we have conducted 90 Employment Network Opportunity Conferences across the country. We did this so beneficiaries will enjoy the degree of choice when selecting an EN that the Congress envisioned when the Act was passed. These events were attended by more than 8,000 individuals, representing 6,100 organizations. To date, 483 conference attendees have applied to become employment networks. In addition, Maximus has made presentations about the Ticket to Work program at nearly 300 events nationwide and delivered the message to 20,000 different organizations and 50,000 individuals through 250,000 distinct contacts. We will continue to seek out EN recruitment opportunities and process improvements so we may offer more choices for our beneficiaries who want to work.
Because we learned that the lack of upfront funding was a barrier to EN participation, SSA has developed an EN capitalization initiative that helps ENs locate and apply for additional funding to support their efforts.
Eliminating Barriers and Disincentives
Overpayments to beneficiaries with disabilities attempting to work are a major barrier to participation in the Ticket to Work program. Disability recipients who try to return to work deserve to know that their work information will be processed right away to prevent large overpayments that are a burden to the recipient as well as an important program integrity issue. Accurate and prompt wage report processing is critically important.
The Social Security Protection Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-203) imposes a requirement for a work report receipt, and we expect that our current software, known as the Modernized Return to Work, or MRTW, and our PC-CDR processes that field offices have been using, should be able to fulfill that requirement. The issue of handling work reports is a major priority of Commissioner Barnhart, and we expect several new processes to have a positive impact on the problem, reducing both overpayments and the work disincentives caused by the threat of such overpayments.
In January 2004, we began a phased rollout of our eWork application for controlling and processing disability work activity and work CDR workloads. It replaces the stand-alone MRTW and PC-CDR that I have just mentioned. The eWork system automates and simplifies the processing of work issues in Title II disability cases; its key functional areas are workload management and control, case development, adjudication and decision-making, notices and forms, and automated mainframe systems inputs. In summary, eWork connects all of the separate pieces to the whole through an electronic interface usable by authorized personnel nationwide and work to minimize the occurrence of overpayments due to work. .
Expansion of Work Opportunities
Over the last 18 months, SSA has worked closely with the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration and its State and local partners to jointly fund the establishment of a new position, the Disability Program Navigator. Approximately 110 Navigators have been hired to work in DOL One-Stop Career Centers in 14 states. A key role for Navigators is to help people with disabilities to increase their employment opportunities. Locating of the Navigator in the One-Stop Career Centers provides an important link to local employers in fulfilling this role. Navigators will also facilitate access to programs and services that impact
successful entry or reentry into the workforce. This includes access to housing, transportation, health care, and assistive technologies as needed to effectively participate in training services or for successful placement in employment.
SSA is also continuing to use the Employer Assistance Referral Network (EARN) managed by the Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy and the Ticket to Hire, a specialized subunit of EARN that matches employers with job ready candidates from the Ticket to Work program.
Finally, I thank you, Mr. Chairman, Mr. Matsui, and all the members of the Subcommittee, for showing continued dedication to the Ticket to Work program. Thanks to that commitment, we look forward to providing more beneficiaries with the additional opportunities and tools they need to enter or reenter the workforce.
In addition, I would like to thank you for your work to pass H.R. 743, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004(P.L. 108-203). Because of the provisions in the bill regarding SSA demonstration projects, including ensuring that projects can continue to move beyond this December, we can move forward with our agenda of projects designed to provide alternative return to work services.
I would also like to acknowledge the valuable input we have received from the Ticket Advisory Panel and the Social Security Advisory Board. We are committed to achieving the goal set by Congress to improve access to jobs for Americans with disabilities. I believe, and I am sure you will agree, that the nation benefits greatly when all of its citizens have the opportunity to make the most of their talents. We look forward to working with you as we continue our efforts to make the Ticket to Work program a success.


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A COMPLAINT has been lodged with Oxford City Council after it took almost three months to clean two playgrounds after flooding.
City councillor Susanna Pressel filed the complaint as children were unable to use Botley Park and Oatlands Road Recreation Ground.
They were finally cleaned on Friday April 4.
The council said it prioritised street cleaning first and had to ensure the playgrounds were not contaminated.
The Labour member for Jericho and Osney said: "A lot of people contacted me saying their children were very upset they weren't able to use the playgrounds.
"Thank goodness we have got them back in time for Easter holidays.
"The parks department of Oxford City Council have told me they will learn from this."
The Botley Park playground was padlocked and the Oatlands playground was dirty after flood waters that first hit in January receded at the end of February.
Duke Street resident Mary Timbrell said she first asked the council to clean up on February 26. This was after parents of young children asked her about when the parks would be up and running again.
The 76-year-old said: "The little toddlers had cabin fever. It was awfully smelly and just needed hosing down. You could see on the equipment where the flood waters had got to because they left a mark.
"They will be thrilled they are back for the Easter holidays. The playgrounds are well used and the children are fond of them."
Council spokesman Louisa Dean said: "Large areas of the city were flooded and our staff have been working hard to deep-clean affected areas to ensure that they are safe for the public to use again.
"To date we have been focusing on cleaning the streets and ensuring that the roads, footpaths and verges are clean and safe."
She said: "Before reopening the affected play areas to the public, we have had to remove all the bark and sand, as well as jet washing and disinfecting them.
"We want to be certain they are safe for children to use following the flood water contamination. We would like to thank our residents for being patient."


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Tumor Marker for Breast Cancer
The Ca 27-29 blood test has a "normal" level below 30. Is it possible for the level to reach zero in a person who had invasive cancer with no lymph node involvement?
Suzanne M. McGettigan, MSN, CRNP, AOCN , Board Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner and a Certified Oncology Advanced Practice Nurse, responds:
A tumor marker is a substance that is produced by the body in response to cancer, or is produced by the cancer itself. Some of these markers are specific to one cancer, while others are seen in several types of cancer. These markers are generally used to evaluate the patient's response to treatment or to monitor for recurrence (return of the cancer after treatment). There are non-cancerous conditions that can cause markers to be elevated, so these must also be considered when interpreting the test results. Tumor markers can be used in conjunction with other tests (scans, biopsies, etc.) to help diagnose a patient who has symptoms suspicious for cancer. Some markers can help physicians to determine prognosis and treatment.
The CA 27-29 is a tumor marker that is most often used in people with breast cancer. In general, the number is not elevated in people with early stage cancers. If someone had an isolated recurrence that resulted in an elevated level and the tumor was surgically removed, the CA 27-29 could go to zero, or within normal range, after surgery.
In metastatic cancer, the CA 27-29 level does not ever go down to zero, but it can dip back into the normal range. More than the actual number, we follow trends of the marker to see if it is going up or down, or remaining stable. The result may be used in conjunction with radiology studies if recurrence or progression is suspected.
This test is far from perfect, as some women with metastatic disease never have an elevation in the tumor markers. Benign conditions, such as ovarian cysts, fibroids, liver and kidney disorders, and benign breast problems can result in elevated CA 27-29 levels. It can take 1-3 months after starting a new treatment for results to begin to decrease, so we typically wait 2-3 months to recheck CA 27-29.


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More than 12 billion years of cosmic history are shown in this unprecedented, panoramic, full-color view of thousands of galaxies in various stages of assembly.
This image, taken by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, was made from mosaics taken in September and October 2009 with the newly installed Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) and in 2004 with the Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS). The view covers a portion of the southern field of a large galaxy census called the Great Observatories Origins Deep Survey (GOODS), a deep-sky study by several observatories to trace the formation and evolution of galaxies.
The final image combines a broad range of colors, from the ultraviolet, through visible light, and into the near-infrared. Such a detailed multi-color view of the universe has never before been assembled in such a combination of color, clarity, accuracy, and depth.
Hubble's sharp resolution and new color versatility, produced by combining data from the two cameras, are allowing astronomers to sort out the various stages of galaxy formation. The image reveals galaxy shapes that appear increasingly chaotic at each earlier epoch, as galaxies grew through accretion, collisions, and mergers. The galaxies range from the mature spirals and ellipticals in the foreground, to smaller, fainter, irregularly shaped galaxies, most of which are farther away, and therefore existed farther back in time. These smaller galaxies are considered the building blocks of the larger galaxies we see today.
Astronomers are using this multi-color panorama to trace many details of galaxy assembly over cosmic time, including the star-formation rate in galaxies, the rate of mergers among galaxies, and the abundance of weak active galactic nuclei.
The image shows a rich tapestry of 7,500 galaxies stretching back through most of the universe's history. The closest galaxies seen in the foreground emitted their observed light about a billion years ago. The farthest galaxies, a few of the very faint red specks, are seen as they appeared more than 13 billion years ago, or roughly 650 million years after the Big Bang. This mosaic spans a slice of space that is equal to about a third of the diameter of the full Moon (10 arcminutes).
The new Hubble view highlights a wide variety of stages in the galaxy assembly process. Ultraviolet light taken by WFC3 shows the blue glow of hot, young stars in galaxies teeming with star birth. The orange light reveals the final buildup of massive galaxies about 8 billion to 10 billion years ago. The near-infrared light displays the red glow of very distant galaxies – in a few cases as far as 12 billion to 13 billion light-years away – whose light has been stretched, like a toy Slinky, from ultraviolet light to longer-wavelength infrared light due to the expansion of the universe.
In this ambitious use of Hubble's observing time, astronomers used 96 Hubble orbits to make the ACS optical observations of this slice of the GOODS field and 104 orbits to make the WFC3 ultraviolet and near-infrared exposures. WFC3 peered deeper into the universe in this study than comparable near-infrared observations from ground-based telescopes. This set of unique new Hubble observations reveals galaxies to about 27th magnitude in brightness over a factor of 10 in wavelength. That's over 250 million times fainter than the unaided eye can see in visual light from a dark ground-based site.
NASA, ESA, R. Windhorst, S. Cohen, M. Mechtley, and M. Rutkowski (Arizona State University, Tempe), R. O'Connell (University of Virginia), P. McCarthy (Carnegie Observatories), N. Hathi (University of California, Riverside), R. Ryan (University of California, Davis), H. Yan (Ohio State University), and A. Koekemoer (Space Telescope Science Institute)


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The coach and I agree that punting is the thing to do here, but you may be thinking it makes sense to go for it. That would be the right call if you think the Falcons' chances of converting on fourth down are greater than 32 percent. But based on my analysis, I'd give the Falcons only a 18 percent chance to get a first down here.
Here's the full breakdown of my calculations:
|Chance of converting
Chance of winningBefore play
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|Go for it4th and 12, opp. 40
|Field goal try57 yard kick (est.)
Along with some circuitry to come up with a win probability for every game situation, all you need to figure out what you should do next is an estimate of how likely you are to make a field goal or convert a first down.
My estimates for these are based on the results of thousands of similar plays, but you may think you're smarter than I am. This chart shows you how changing those estimates would change my recommendation.
|Field goal try
|69% of the time
|28% of the time
|Go for it
|3% of the time
Matt Bosher punts for 25 yards to Car15.
To estimate a team's chances of winning, I use a mathematical model that accounts for a whole lot of variables — including the difference in score, the time remaining in the game, and the number of timeouts each team has left. On top of that, I have models for the likelihood that a team makes a field goal and the likelihood that it will convert a first down.
By combining all of this information, I can come up with the best decision a team can make, according to math.
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The North Carolina Cattlemen's Association has donated $5,000 to help state farmers cope with a massive hay shortage brought on by extreme drought, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has announced.
The funding will assist the Ag Partners Hay Relief Program, which the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services set up to help cattle farmers defray a portion of the cost of transporting hay from outside the state to their farms.
"Nobody knows better than the Cattlemen's Association how badly our cattle farmers are suffering because of the drought," Troxler said. "The association's contribution will boost our efforts to help these farmers feed their animals through the winter."
NCCA President Ronnie Hammonds said 2007 was a rough year for many cattle producers. "We wish we could do more and we encourage any businesses or groups that can give to the Ag Partners Program to please participate," he said. "There are a lot of cattle producers having a hard time finding forages to get through the winter, and the only option for many is to truck in hay from western states."
Bundy Plyler, executive director of the association, said the group's executive committee viewed the contribution as seed money. "We will begin an aggressive campaign to raise more funds for this much needed program," he said.
With short hay reserves all across the nation, many producers have culled cow numbers to the brink of selling out and need out-of-state forages to get their core herd of breeding animals through the winter, Plyler said. "It's now or never if we are going to save many of our producers," he said.
Farmers interested in buying hay or applying for Ag Partners funds should log on to www.ncagr.com/HayAlert or call 1-866-506-6222. Ag Partners provides farmers with cost-share assistance of up to $500 for a load of hay moved from out of state. Farmers may seek cost-share funds for up to three loads.
Organizations and businesses interested in contributing to Ag Partners may contact Chrissy Lucas at (919) 733-7125, ext. 255, or email@example.com.


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A feeding frenzy in an Adetomyrma goblin colony. A paradox of ant biology is that adult ants cannot consume solid food, while the larvae can. Larvae are essential for colony nutrition, more than just future adults, digesting proteinaceous food and passing it on in liquid form to the adults.
Most ant species have evolved a simple mechanism for the transfer of liquid food by regurgitation (trophallaxis), but a few truly ancient lineages of ants, including the Adetomyrma pictured here, predate trophallaxis. Instead, the adults chew holes in the larval skins and drink the hemolymph directly. Larvae are apparently unharmed by the procedure, although the practice has earned these insects the common name "dracula ants".
Madagascar; captive lab colony photographed at the California Academy of Sciences
Predatory Stigmatomma oregonensis workers cluster about a centipede they have paralyzed.
Quincy, California, USA
Stigmatomma oregonensis is a specialist predator of geophilomorph centipedes. Here, two workers attempt to sting the front end of a centipede while the back end pulls them across the substrate.
Quincy, California, USA
Stigmatomma oregonensis is a specialist predator of geophilomorph centipedes. Here, a worker ant carries a centipede it has paralyzed back to her nest.
Quincy, California, USA
Ouch! A dracula ant (Stigmatomma oregonensis) sinks her sting deep into the head capsule of a centipede.
Quincy, California, USA
Eciton burchellii army ant workers pull a termite from a rotting log.
Jatun Sacha reserve, Napo, Ecuador
A Plectroctena cristata forager poses with a millipede she has paralyzed.
Kibale Forest, Uganda
Amblyopone australis dracula ants are subterranean predators. Here they are seen attacking a moth larva.
Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
Aphaenogaster mariae worker returning to the nest with a moth carcass.
Urbana, Illinois, USA
Novomessor albisetosa
The mass emergence of termites at the start of monsoon season is a bonanza for ants. Here, a Novomessor albisetosa harvester ant adds another captured termite carcass to the food pile.
Peña Blanca Lake, Arizona, USA
The mass emergence of termites at the start of monsoon season is a bonanza for ants. Here Novomessor albisetosa harvester ants stand guard over their catch.
Peña Blanca Lake, Arizona, USA
Dorymyrmex bicolor workers scavenge the carcass of a harvester ant.
Willcox, Arizona, USA.
Azteca velox recruit to the carcass of an Ectatomma species. Ants are the great recyclers: few insects die in tropical forests that aren't scavenged immediately by ants.
Isla Contadora, Panama
Eciton burchellii army ants cluster around a cricket they have caught.
Captive colony at the California Academy of Sciences
Army ants such as these Eciton burchellii are important predators in many tropical ecosystems.
Captive colony at the California Academy of Sciences
A fallen robber fly quickly attracts ants. In the heat of mid-day, a thermophilic Forelius is the only species that tolerates the hot sand.
Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA
A Formica moki worker transports a stink bug she has caught back to her nest.
Solano County, California, USA
Odontomachus bauri with a young cricket it has caught.
La Selva, Heredia, Costa Rica
Hunting technique in Harpegnathos saltator jumping ants: snare the prey with tiny barbs on the long mandibles and reach around with the stinger to find a soft spot.
Laboratory colony at Arizona State University, USA
A worker Harpegnathos saltator carries a paralyzed cricket back to her laboratory nest. The weight of the cricket is several times that of the ant.
Laboratory colony at Arizona State University
A Camponotus (maculatus group) worker scavenges the carcass of a planthopper.
Kibale Forest, Uganda
Predator and prey: Myrmecia pyriformis with a european hornet.
Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
Few ants are able to make a European wasp look as small as does this enormous Myrmecia pyriformis bull ant.
Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
Eciton rapax worker carrying prey.
Jatun Sacha reserve, Napo, Ecuador
Neivamyrmex californicus
Neivamyrmex army ants are specialist predators of the brood of other ant species. Here, N. californicus raid the brood nest of the pavement ant Tetramorium immigrans.
California, USA
Neivamyrmex army ants prey primarily on the brood of other ant species, but they will also take adult ants. Here army ants make short work of a Lasius foundress queen they encountered in a subterranean raid. (Neivamyrmex nigrescens).
Portal, Arizona, USA
Neivamyrmex nigrescens
Most army ant species are predators of other ants. TheseNeivamyrmex workers subdue a male Pheidole big-headed ant that was flushed from his colony during an evening raid. Hastings Reserve, Carmel Valley, California.
Neivamyrmex nigrescens army ants are predators of other ant species. Here an army ant worker carries a paralyzed prey ant back from a successful raid on an Aphaenogaster nest.
Huachuca Mountains, Arizona, USA
Neoponera commutata
Returning to her nest after a successful night raid, this huntress ant has stacked nearly ten termites in her impressive jaws. Refugio Amazonas, Tambopata, Peru.
Odontomachus bauri. Millisecnds ahead of a mandible strike, a tropical trap-jaw ant closes in on its cricket prey.
La Selva, Heredia, Costa Rica
Caught! A small cricket is impaled on the mandibles of a malagasy trap-jaw ant, Odontomachus coquereli.
An Odontomachus bauri worker has captured an earthworm and is carrying it home.
Gamboa, Panama
Odontomachus clarus
A Texan trap-jaw ant captures a subterranean termite. Brackenridge Field Lab, Austin, Texas, USA.
Oecophylla smaragdina green tree ants cooperate to bring a grasshopper carcass back to their nest.
Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia
Solenopsis invicta
Fire ants are capable predators of relatively sedative insects like caterpillars. Here, several red imported fire ant foragers sting a moth larva that has stumbled into their territory. Buffalo, Texas, USA.
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While several Middlebury College teams pursue NCAA Division III titles this weekend — women's soccer at home in a sectional and the cross-country runners out in Indiana — a Panther club team will also be seeking a national championship, namely the perennially successful Middlebury rugby squad.
The Panther ruggers are hosting a team from a slightly larger school (OK, about 17 times bigger), Penn State, in a Division I rugby semifinal at 1 p.m. on Saturday. The field is out behind Kenyon Arena. The Panthers, a Division I-AA team that is the two-time East Coast Rugby Conference champion, are undefeated after thumping host Stony Brook, 57-3, in an NCAA quarterfinal this past Saturday.
Program assistant Ben Wells said the lines between D-I and 1-AA "are blurring" and the title the Panthers and the Nittany Lions are pursuing — the American Collegiate Rugby Championship — is considered D-I. Wells said the Panthers are excited to take on the challenge on Saturday, and, of course, fan support would be welcome.


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2005 Maintenance Customer Survey Results
As a public entity, Caltrans strives to provide the highest quality service to our customers within the constraints of the organization and available resources, and to develop a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Every year the aging infrastructure requires increased maintenance. At the same time, work windows for Maintenance crews decrease, more stringent environmental requirements are developed, and congestion increases, placing additional demands on the highway maintenance budget. To be more efficient and innovative, Maintenance continuously monitors and evaluates its performance through the Levels of Service (LOS) Bridge and Pavement management systems, and Customer Survey Results.
As part of its efforts to balance the delivery of services, the Maintenance Division conducted this Internet-based survey of California residents during December 2004 and January 2005. The survey was designed to assess satisfaction with and priorities for highway maintenance work and activities.
This survey effort supports Governor Schwarzenegger's goal to achieve optimal cost-effectiveness and efficiency so that the citizens and taxpayers of California and the customers of all departments can be assured they are getting a "high rate of return" on their investment of tax dollars and fees. State agencies should be managed in a business-like, customer-friendly manner that is clear, transparent and accountable to the public. Additionally, the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency (BT&H) has launched a Performance Improvement Initiative to ensure clarity of focus on program outcomes and efficiency of operations. A focused Expert Review Panel (ERP) was established to review operations of the Department of Transportation (Department). Specifically the Transportation ERP was charged with reviewing the Department on clarity of products, deliverables, and outcomes (based on appropriate missions), and measurements of performance. The Panel was instructed to review the appropriateness of the Department's mission and associated operation and not to deliberate or recommend program policy. The Transportation ERP reported their findings to the overall ERP which then reported to Secretary McPeak and the Governor's California Performance Review.
The customer survey results are posted here while the process to identify key areas of improvement and the development of specific solutions are underway.
For survey results in your area, please click on the map below:
- District 1 Results PDF
- District 2 Results PDF
- District 3 Results PDF
- District 4 Results PDF
- District 5 Results PDF
- District 6 Results PDF
- District 7 Results PDF
- District 8 Results PDF
- District 9 Results PDF
- District 10 Results PDF
- District 11 Results PDF
- District 12 Results PDF
Next Steps
The next step for the Maintenance Division is to conduct an in-depth analysis of the responses. This analysis will involve:
- Acknowledging areas where the Maintenance Division needs to improve
- Allocating appropriate resources where possible and prudent to the improvement of customer satisfaction
- Involvement of management and employees at all levels in the development of plans for increased customer satisfaction
- Clear and frequent communication of what is being done to increase customer satisfaction
- A timetable implementation targeted for July 2005
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New technology is often synonymous with advances in science—more specifically, computer science. This is a logical assumption given that we live in a digital era. However, technology has a scope that extends beyond the constraints of the computer. Within general definitions, technology encompasses the practical application of knowledge to design and implement systems that help solve human problems. These systems, as they relate to the fitness center, are far reaching and affect all aspects of gym design and operations, including equipment design, training aids, member experience and operational efficiency.
As fitness professionals, we must provide our members with the best tools to achieve their health goals. This partnership begins with the new technology provided by equipment manufacturers. Strength equipment design has seen little change other than modifications in the biomechanics of machines. In fact, weight training is one area that in some ways has regressed away from technology, instead increasingly incorporating routines that use old-school equipment, such as kettlebells and medicine balls. This is an example of a trend taking over technology to keep workout routines new and interesting—and to keep members motivated. Cardiovascular equipment also has changed little in the way of function, other than the introduction of a new specialty piece every so often. In either case, it is important to keep current with new equipment, to forecast trends and to allot floor space in the design process that accommodates new equipment.
Perhaps one of the most beneficial recent technological advances for gym members has been in the area of training aids, such as heart rate monitors/controls, MP3 players and downloadable workout routines, equipment with personalized web-based workout monitoring/tracking and virtual reality cardio programs. These tools monitor progress and keep workout routines interesting. Although some of these tools are self-contained devices provided by the member, many of them are Internet based. New facility designs and renovations must take this into account and include public computer kiosks and wireless Internet access throughout the facility. Of course, this also means making sure you have the correct electrical configuration in place to meet demand for bandwidth.
Creating the optimal member experience is another major factor to consider when designing a fitness center, both in terms of providing personal comfort and a safe workout environment. The industry has seen a shift towards individual experiences. Drop-down TVs and streaming music are being replaced by such things as personal screens and iPod docking stations on cardiovascular equipment. Considerations to both electrical and cable configurations during the design stage will save a great deal of time and money, rather than trying to retrofit your facility. Creating a safe workout environment for your members goes hand-in-hand with personal comfort. Advances in green, environmentally friendly products, such as low-VOC paints and high-efficiency HVAC systems, have allowed gym owners to incorporate these into their design while enhancing their members' experiences. Research on the feasibility in terms of design capacity and cost-effectiveness of these systems is the first step in the implementation process.
Streamlining efficiency is an important factor from an operational standpoint. Advances in such things as web- and software-based entry systems/membership programs and the popularity of the Internet have led to a new digital era that uses less paper. Now, virtually every form within the fitness center can be offered digitally. Other factors affecting the front desk/check-in process include such things as the rise in popularity of digital locker locks. Nowadays, the large amount of space dedicated to key cards and member files has been replaced by a single computer terminal.
Another example of technology streamlining efficiency is the rise of asset management software built into some of the new cardiovascular equipment. This software "flags" equipment malfunctions by sending a service-needed message to the appropriate party via the Internet. With this system in place, club owners can cut down on the time it takes for equipment repair. With both of these examples, as stated above, planning for the correct Internet configuration and choosing to purchase the correct software/equipment with these features is an important design consideration.
The above-mentioned categories are just a few examples of the technology affecting gym design. One important point to remember is that, regardless of whether or not you are dealing with new technology or a new trend, it is important to stay informed. Keeping up to date on new technology as it relates to the fitness center will help you keep a competitive edge over those stuck in the Dark Ages.
Kurt Broadhag, MS, CSCS, LEED AP, is a fitness professional with more than 15 years of experience in personal training and gym design. He is president of both K Allan Consulting, a firm specializing in health club design and management, and 23D Gym Design, which develops both two- and three-dimensional fitness center layouts. Broadhag can be reached at (310) 601-7768 or by e-mail at email@example.com.


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Okinawa Starts 24-hour Multi-lingual Tourist HotlineMay 23 (Mon ), 2011
24-hour multi-lingual call center for overseas tourists
To provide tourists from Japan and Foreign countries a safe stay in Okinawa.
A 24hour multi-lingual call center has been set up for tourists to help
ensure safe and convenient travel in Okinawa. Our multi-lingual staff
answer questions in four languages.
The phone numbers are as follows:
098-916-6180 (English)
098-916-6181 (Chinese)
098-916-6182 (Korean) *9:00-24:00
098-916-6183 (Japanese)
Call from overseas:
81-98-916-6180 (English)
81-98-916-6181 (Chinese)
81-98-916-6182 (Korean) *9:00-24:00(JST)
81-98-916-6183 (Japanese)
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The modern premises of the recently renovated 3-star Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Reggio Emilia provide the perfect location for businessmen and tourists staying in Reggio Emilia.
The hotel is the very first of the third generation of Holiday Inn Express hotels in Italy and lies near the Reggio Emilia motorway exit (1.0 km) and the "ring-road" linking the main areas of Reggio Emilia heading towards Parma and Modena. The brand new Mediopadana High Speed Railway Station is located just 1.2 kn far from the hote. The Reggio Emilia Exhibition center is just 2.0 km away and the "Giglio" stadium only 1.0 km far of the hotel. The railway station (3.0 km) and the historical centre (3.0 km) can be easily and quickly reached.
The 3-star Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Reggio Emilia is also strategically located on the road linking the area's main companies and is convenient to reach the centre of Reggio Emilia. In just a few minutes guests staying at the hotel can reach the Teatro Ariosto, the Teatro Valli, the basilicas of San Prospero and the Beata Vergine della Ghiara or Piazza Prampolini, home to the city's Duomo. From the hotel it is easy to reach the places that were once home to the Countess Matilda of Canossa, the stunning castles of the province of Reggio Emilia and the many dairies and vinegar producers which offer enjoyable sessions for tasting P.D.O. Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Balsamic Vinegar.
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Start a file with "ZENBU" as a name to unlock everything in the game.Hidden characters
In the Bandito Attack level, go around the course and look for a movie star. Shoot him to unlock Atomic Johnny.
In the Danger Island level, in the jungle area fly by or shoot the snake on the vine to unlock Island Jack.
In the Torpedo Run level, look on the radar. There will be two blips. Go left and shoot the yellow submarine to unlock Professor Guntentaag and Sven 209.
In the Cave Of Blunders level, fly down near the ground. If you see two people; a big man in black who is trying to kill Sheik Abdul. Shoot the killer to unlock Sheik Abdul.
In the Cave Of Blunders level, complete the level perfectly by flying through the left doorway of the castle to unlock the Genie.
In the Thugsville level, fly into the first train tunnel and get the unlock signal to get the Purple Gremelin for race and dogfight mode.
In the Grave Danger level, shoot the tombstone on the left side of the graveyard to unlock Baron Von Slaughter.
In the Monster Isle level, look behind the buildings on the left side to unlock the Rubber-Suited Monster.
In the Monster Isle level, kill the monkey ninja near the roof of bamboo forest shrine to unlock Sammy Wasabi.
In the Coyote Canyon level, in the cave look up at a purple thing. Shoot it and go up. Look for an unlock signal to get the Bandito for race and dogfight mode.
In the Coyote Canyon level, go down to the cowboy town. Look for a girl that is going to be hung. She is Cactus Rose. Shoot her to unlock her.
In Bigfoot Mountain level, go straight at the start. You will see a house. Shoot the snowman to unlock Andre Latoilette.
In the Bombsburg level, fly through the building on the left side of the factory entrance to unlock Marcels Moreso.
In the Bombsburg level, Queen can be unlocked on the right side in a pipe after exiting a tunnel.
The following characters are unlocked by completing all goals and finishing in first place in a race on the corresponding level:
- Atomic Andre: Bigfoot Mountain
- Marcel Clowns: Bombsburg
- Chiquita Bandita: Coyote Canyon
- Lt. Island Jack: Danger Island
- Human Baron: Grave Danger
- Robo-Sammy: Monster Isle
- Chicken Sheik: The Cave of Blunders
- Sanitation Paulie: Thugsville


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|CO2 emissions
|144 g/km
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|3 years
|Standard paintwork guarantee
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Performance & economy
|Fuel consumption (urban)
|40.4 mpg
|Fuel consumption (extra urban)
|62.8 mpg
|Fuel consumption (combined)
|51.4 mpg
|0 - 60 mph
|9.3 seconds
|Top speed
|126 mph
|Engine power
|134 bhp
|Engine torque
|236.03 lbs/ft
|1497 mm
|Height inclusive of roof rails
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|1839 mm
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|Fuel tank capacity
|53 litres
|Minimum kerb weight
|1369 kg
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|Courtesy Light - For Front Passengers, Overhead with Theatre - Style Dimming
|Rear Spoiler - Body Colour (Small)
|Accessory Power Socket (12V) and Additional 12V Power Socket
|Tailgate Wash/Wipe
|Sporty Instrument Cluster Design w. Satin Aluminium Finish Trim Rings
|Heated Washer Jets
|Air Conditioning - Manual
|Alloy Wheels - 17in with Locking Wheel Nuts
|Drivers and Passengers Manual Height and Fore/Aft Adjustment
|Door Mirrors - Body Colour Housing, Heated, Electric Operation, Integrated Side Indicator
|Trip/Fuel Computer
|Body Coloured Bumpers
|Quickclear Heated Windscreen
|Spare - Mini Steel
|Upholstery - Tic Toc Cloth
|Windows - Electric Front with One - Touch Lowering on Drivers Side
|Stowage Pockets - Front Seat Backs
|Drivers Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment
|Sliding Armrest
|60/40 Split Back and Cushion
|Premium Centre Console
|Sports - Style Front Seats
|Heated Rear Screen
|6 Speakers
|Steering Wheel - 3 - Spoke Leather Trimmed with Silver Accents
|Ford 6000 Radio/CD with Remote Audio Controls
|Steering Column - Rake and Reach Adjustable
|Drivers Airbag
|Intelligent Protection System (IPS)
|Third Brake Light
|Front Passengers Airbag
|Front Side Impact Airbags, Front and Rear Curtain Airbags
|Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
|Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
|Perimeter Alarm
|Electric Hydraulic Power Assisted Steering (EHPAS)
|Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD)
|Front and Rear Head Restraints
|Remote Central Double Locking
|Traction Assist
|Centre Rear Seat Belt
|Front Fog Lights
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