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They are: 1. $4 -million to cover the cost of bonding about million in new construction to accomodate projected enrollments, provide mandated facilities tor ine handicapped and permit alternatives necessary for student health and safety. 2. $2.5 million to begin replacement of some $550 million of academic equipment which is either obsolete or physically deteriorated. • 3. $1.3 million for library acquisitions and access. 4. $700,000 to cover increases in the minimum wage. 5. $300,000 to help the Agricultural and Technical Colleges meet increased mandatory savings require-ments. 6. $300,000 to support Educational Opportunity summer programs. Many students receiving some form ^^ financial aid would not be adversely affected by the tuition increase because they will be entitled to greater benefits under the State's Tuition Assistance Program and the Federal Government's Basic Educational Opportunity Grants. The tuition increase will provide some relief to local sponsors who have been forced to bear the burden of inflationary cost increases and to commit the State to adequate funding of the 30 colleges in the SUNY system. STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE REFERENDUM A ten dollar increase in the Student Activity Fee has been authorized at the campuses of the State University of New York in-request for a higher fee. Chancellor Clifton R. Wharton, Jr., has approved an increase in the fee from $70 to $80 a year. The ceiling may be increased only after the vote; which will be held May 1st in Roosevelt Hall Gym between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Mr. Michael Mitura, Director of Student Activities, and other trustees, explained that the activity fee ceiling has remained at the same $70 level since 1969. "The activity fee ceiling raise will give students more activities," Mitura said. "The current ceiling of $70 per year was established ten years ago. The money then purchased much more than it does today. 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PALMER -- Nearly 200 students from western Marquette County got a look at Cliffs Natural Resources Friday. It was for Excellence in Education Day and they were rewarded for a semester with straight A's. Some of those students rode the train from Palmer to Marquette's Upper Harbor.
The ticket to ride this train is a report card with straight A's. Cliffs has been offering tours to students from Ishpeming, Negaunee, N.I.C.E., and Republic-Michigamme school districts for 24 years as a reward for hard work with Excellence in Education Day. Ishpeming High School senior Melanee Bess has been on the tours three times before.
"It's always just a treat to get a day off school for working my butt off and getting a reward for it," said Bess.
She was assigned to the train last year, but there was a problem and tthe train was barely able to leave the mine.
"We probably sat on this train for about two and half hours, and we got to ride to Negaunee and then had to get off because we had to go to lunch, so we didn't even really get the full experience," Bess said.
This year, it was smooth sailing. It's a slow and leisurely ride, allowing for some decent sightseeing along the way, including a look at the Dead River from 100 feet up.
"I live on the Dead River, and I never really knew what it's like at the end like this. It's pretty amazing to be up this high and look at it," said Bess.
This is Negaunee High School freshman Lauren Lindenberg's first time on the tours.
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Students agreed it was a worthwhile trip away from school.
"A day away from school is a day well spent," Bess said with a smile.
Other students went on trips through the Tilden Plant, the Marquette Regional History Museum, the Marquette Ore Dock, The Maritime Museum, and the Coast Guard Station.
The field trip ended for everyone with lunch and music at the Holiday Inn where two teachers from each district were recognized for their excellence in education. They are Anne Asplund and Briana Bancroft from Ishpeming, Michael O'Donnell and Victoria Paupore from Negaunee, Steve Annelin and Lindsey Dionne from N.I.C.E., and Jodi LaFraniere and Lindsey Stahlmann from Republic-Michigamme.
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I have Sarah Vaughan to thank for bringing my fledgling hobby as a concert photographer to a sudden end. Back in the day, I owned a good camera and took classes at the Worcester Art Museum, where I learned how to use a darkroom. I had a pretty good eye for composition and for a few years took scores of travel and nature photos, but it wasn't till I went to see the Divine One at a theater in Woonsocket, Rhode Island that I hauled my Canon to a concert.
It was my regret over not having a filmed record of the innumerable concerts I'd already been to by 1977 that prompted me to begin taking pictures, and I'd still love to have a personal archive to pore over. But what I discovered when I went to see Ms. Vaughan was that I spent so much time compulsively looking for the next choice picture to take that I ended up paying scant attention to the music. And that, after all, was what I was there for in the first place. With very few exceptions, I haven't snapped a concert picture since then, but I heard Sassy on a few subsequent occasions and made up for what I'd missed in Woonsocket. (I also have a friend in Steven Sussman, who somehow manages to take beautiful pictures and never miss a note; his photos occasionally grace this blog, and the walls of my office.)
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I have a more fundamental problem with understanding the second law of thermodynamics.
In the free expansion of a gas, entropy increases. This is consistent with the second law of thermodynamics.
However, there seems to be another theory or explanation for why the entropy of a compressed gas decreases. This theory is that the entropy of whatever caused the compression increased more than the entropy of the gas decreased. I can't understand this explanation. It seems to be based on the idea that the entropy of the universe always increases.
Suppose, the universe consists of a large number of molecules attracted to each other by the force of gravity. The molecules will come together and form a star, no? Hence, the entropy of the universe has decreased.
Hi Dave,
Not as good at stars as I am the atmosphere (mostly the math). Again I tread into an area I am distinctly under-qualified to go, but hopefully someone with greater expertise can correct any misconceptions I have.
I start with the assumption that entropy in the universe always increases (2nd Law). To wrap my head around how entropy works in the atmosphere I first think of it as a closed system with one boundary at the earth's surface and the other boundary with space (the place where earth's gravity loses it's influence over matter). With no tampering from outside the atmosphere it would reach uniform temperature, density, pressure and moisture inversely proportional by some factor to altitude--a state of maximum entropy. No life could be sustained in such an atmosphere.
But the entropy of the earth's atmosphere is sustained at a level significantly below maximum. I think about how external energy sources like solar radiation could make this happen. A majority of the solar radiation reaches the earth's surface where it is reflected or absorbed. Meanwhile, energy is being lost at the boundary with space. Each boundary becomes a transfer zone for energy into and out of the atmospheric system. Entropy in the universe increases at both the earth's surface and at the boundary with space but the increase is significantly less at the earth's surface, resulting in a net decrease of entropy inside the atmosphere. Also the heating of the earth's surface is uneven, more transfered to heat in some places than others, generally greater at the equator than the poles reducing the progress of entropy a bit more. This sets up systematic wind patterns the water cycle and a host of other activity including living organisms. All of these activities occur in the atmosphere because the system must move toward maximum entropy (2nd Law). It turns out that the increase in entropy within the system exactly equals the net decrease due to the differential of entropy flux at the boundaries plus, earth's rotation and uneven heating of the surface, etc. The heat entering the system sustains a level of overall order even though in the universe disorder continues to increase as the sun marches inexorably toward it eventual death.
The particular of rates of entropy flux in the atmosphere are impossible to measure precisely, they can only be estimated. I can't imagine how hard such calculations must be for living organisms.
Peixoto, et al (1991), Entropy Budget of the Atmosphere has been my go to article on the subject over the years (might need to update and get a more current one). I can understand the English and most of the math in this one. I appears to me that the math in the AJP article may bear a resemblance. Perhaps someone with more expertise can help me out here.
EDIT: Wanted to add a note about the "quality" of energy entering and leaving the atmosphere. The transfer of solar energy is much more orderly (has less entropy) than the energy lost into space, and more orderly than the energy contained in the atmosphere. Perhaps that help clarify the point about net loss of entropy within the atmosphere when entropy increases on the scale of the universe. The transfer of energy from the sun to the atmosphere via heating of the earth's surface increases entropy, but solar energy starts out quite focused and intense.
Hi Sutherland,
Does this mean you agree that Eq. 3 in the first AJP article is absurd?
I'm sorry for being slow to respond. I'm dealing with my brother's terminal illness and it is very difficult.
But let me jump in here. You seem to think I'm being evasive, so let me be very very clear:
1. Equeation 3 in that article is precisely correct. It says that entropy is Boltzmann's constant times the natural log of the number of microstates. That is in fact the definition of entropy and it certainly is not absurd.
2. ALL systems and ALL phenomena without exception follow the second law of thermodynamics, whether biological systems or systems of gases or whatever. There is no system of any kind to which the second law does not apply. And yes, all systems do have a temperature.
3. Adding energy to a system does generally increase the entropy, as the authors of that article actually do specify, but the second law doesn't specify that--it specifies only that the Gibbs Free energy will decrease, where that energy includes the energy source. Normally the entropy does increase.
I hope that's clear. The article is not deceptive and it is not wrong. Evolution does not in any way contradict the second law of thermodynamics. And no, biologists don't calculate probabilities like that. Not at all.
I hope that wasn't evasive.
Randy and David,
Randy, your statements support my initial impression that the entropy calculations in the meteorological article derived from the same equation. Usually in these cases I try to do a some mathematics to translate one into the other or at least identify correspondence between the values. Haven't had the time to do the work, and unfortunately I'm about ready for qualifying exams, so it may be a bit before I can address this.
David, would it be helpful to show how equations like the ones in the meteorological article, which are not in dispute, are similar to those in the AJP article? Perhaps that would either confirm your suspicion and provide support for an article, or it would explain what the authors of the AJP article mean and how it relates to a physical system. Physics really boils down to the math, at least for me.
On the surface I see similar reasoning in both articles, but I haven't checked the math. This isn't are area of expertise for me, so will will take some time to wrap my head around it. I want to be sure it will be helpful.
Wow, Randy. Sorry to hear about your brother. Will be praying for sure. --S
Thank you very much, Scott. He's moving into hospice today.
David, I wonder if the discrepancy may be in how to apply their Eq 3 to a system of molecules in a gas? Did I understand you correctly that you thought this equation would predict a lower entropy when energy is added to that gas? Actually, the density of microstates would increase, hence the logarithm of the number of microstates increases, and the equation does predict an increase of entropy. All is well, don't you think?
I'm truly puzzled by your thinking I'm being evasive. Let me try again. Eq. 3 does not need citations--it is the definition of entropy that all thermodynamicists know and it applies to all systems. No exception. I do not understand your argument of why it wouldn't apply. I'm not evading anything. Your argument just doesn't make sense to me. Your examples of compressing a gas with your arm is quite right and so is the argument they give in the paper. I see no contradiction whatsoever. Nothing to evade.
And the last quote you gave is surely correct--but no one writes sonnets that way and no biomolecule is created that way and no one calculates the probability of a biomolecule assembling in that way. It has no relevance to the situation.
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I'm sorry for the long delay. My brother has now gone on to be with the Lord and the memorial services and related activity are finally over. I'm slowly returning to something close to normalcy.
As for the Kirschner and Gerhart quote, I do not know them nor have I read the context of their work. But in any case, in science the validity of an assertion is not based on who says it but on the evidence supporting it. If they purport to be simulating evolution, then I would like to see the evidence for it. As far as I know, it does not simulate any evolutionary process advocated by virtually all biologists.
You make many assertions that I believe are false but it would take too long to address all of them. Let's focus simply on the most basic one.s The equation to which you object is the fundamental definition of entropy and is known to apply to all systems, with no exception. The reason is not the use of probabilities by biologists, as you suggested. Rather, it is a fundamental aspect of physics which applies to every living cell and every Boeing 747. If you have some evidence why it should not apply, please provide it. The equation is not absurd in any sense that I know. The only retraction needed is not from AJP.
As for your assertion that natural selection does not explain common descent, I suppose it depends on how you are defining your terms. Common descent depends on both reproduction with variation and natural selection. With that clarification, the connection is rather clear.
I will not comment on your other two assertions about who said what or who is unethical. Let's focus only on the ideas and the evidence and logic supporting them.
I am new to this blog. In a closed system (i.e., no heat passing in or out, and no work done on the system) entropy (disorder) will always increase - and this happens in spite of, or maybe because of, random motion of atoms, say, in a diffusion situation. The earth is not a closed system, due to, at least, energy input from the sun (and energy radiating out to space). Thus, entropy can decrease on the earth, meaning that order can increase - I would assume, without any expertise in the area, that that could lead to higher order (less disordered) life forms. The entire universe, on the other hand, is (likely) a closed system and entropy must decrease in it - not meaning that entropy cannot decrease in parts of the universe. I take this to mean that order can increase on the earth, but overall, entropy is increasing in the universe. I do not know what this means in biological systems, but I do know that the overall increase of entropy (disorder) certainly suggests a Creator God. Also, the eventual effect (taking the really long view) is that the entire universe will be homogeneous - totally unlike the creation event. Not sure if this is relevant.
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The reference to the Boeing 747 is an allusion to the old model that evolution was like a tornado hitting a junkyard, picking up the remains of airplanes, and producing a Boeing 747 ready to fly. The new model is that evolution is like a computer generating an English sonnet by the random selection of letters or words. The AJP article calculates the entropy of a tornado (sun) and the entropy of an airplane (organisms) to prove that the assembly of an airplane by a tornado does not violate the second law of thermodynamics.
Kankelborg is quite right.
And yes, organisms do have temperature and so does a 747. Just put a thermometer in them (or your mouth) and see!
No, I don't see where that article says that adding heat decreases the entropy. That would be peculiar
That defining equation of entropy is a universal and applies to everything in every situation.
Perhaps you need to read more biology textbooks. Reproduction with variation coupled with natural selection (interpreted broadly to include sexual selection, sweep selection, neutral selection, etc.) is adequate, in the opinion of almost all evolutionary biologists, to explain common descent from a few ancestral forms into all species of today. Yes, there are dissenters and you can certainly find them. Most of them complain because we don't have all the details of what happened in between. I don't know of any valid argument that such descent is not possible in principle.
Again, any "new model" that claims evolution is simulated by a computer composing a sonnet by random assembly of notes is not accurate and does not even come close to reflecting what evolutionary biologists are talking about. Any model must reflect the basic concepts of reproduction with variation plus selection. That's missing in the "new model."
David: I interpreted Dr. Richardson's email to me as confirmation that the equation: S = k log(Omega) only applies to thermodynamic systems. It does not apply to biological systems.Charles: A biological system is a thermodynamic system.David: I don't understand why a biological system is a thermodynamic system. Is a Boeing 747 a thermodynamic system? Charles: Certainly.
Quotes aren't helpful, Dave. Focus on the logic and rationale and evidence underlying the concepts.
ALL systems are thermodynamic systems, whether they be persons or trees or airplanes. I am having difficulty understanding why you would call such a statement absurd. Temperature has to do with the kinetic energy of the atoms in the system. That's why it makes sense to apply to any system composed of atoms. If you are running a fever, all the atoms in your body will have a slightly elevated kinetic energy, varying somewhat according to their location, whether it be external or internal, etc. We can measure the temperature in all systems because kinetic energy of the atoms in the system will flow to a thermal sensor put in contact with it, bringing it to equilibrium.
Similarly, the second law of thermodynamics is universal, applying to ALL systems, without exception. And entropy, including its definition depending on the logarithm of the density of states, is a universal concept, applying to ALL systems.
And not a single one of the models that have independent probabilities of occurrence for each base pair or each amino acid, is a valid simulation of the process of evolution of a protein of any kind. I know you can find quotes for zillions of such claims, but they are all wrong. Why? Because no gene and no protein ever assembles in that manner nor is it proposed that they do so. Each one is an increment from a previous biochemical system. That's what we see in every cell reproduction event and every organism reproduction and we extrapolate that back to a common ancestor, though we cannot do so in detail.
It seems you are saying that a system cannot be a thermodynamic system if you cannot measure or somehow determine the average temperature of that system. But that's not the criterion for being a thermodynamic system. All systems are thermodynamic systems both microscopically and macroscopically.
You state that "The idea of proving that the second law of thermodynamics is not violated in these two processes by attributing a temperature and entropy to these biological systems and by writing down equations using the Boltzmann constant is absurd." It is a basic thermodynamic principle that temperature and entropy exist for all systems and that all systems obey the second law of thermodynamics. It does not matter whether or not you understand how to determine such a temperature--it does exist and can be shown both experimentally and theoretically. I'm at a loss to understand why you object to Boltzmann's constant. Simply asserting that something is absurd is not sufficient. You do not have valid arguments for systems not having temperature or entropy.
Then you state "The model biologists use to understand the evolution of the primary structure of a protein is the English sonnet," No, they do not. I have only seen anti-evolutionists use such a model when they attempt to show evolution didn't happen. Of course it didn't happen in that way. But no evolutionist suggests it either. This is an unrealistic scenario and is meaningless.
In science, authority is of little value. It all rests on the evidence and the logic underlying the assertions. Authorities can simply be authoritatively dead-wrong.
I can't imagine why you think a Boeing 747 is not a thermodynamic system. Of course it is. The fact that you (and I) do not know how to average the temperature correctly is irrelevant. For one thing, the existence of an airplane is a perfect example, in the bigger picture, of a decrease in entropy due to work/heat. It seems to me that you are trying to use this as an example that God is the Creator. Of course He is. But that has nothing to do with this example. I don't get it.


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Returning anglers Don Finkell and Carr Newton brought their friend "Wilderness" Todd Braun down last week to experience some bluewater hunting here in the Gulf of Chiriqui, Panama!
The seas and weather, once again this trip, were unusually nice. I think that we are probably over due for a major October/November wet spell to make up for an unseasonably dry and calm Rainy season so far.
Don was looking to get a Black Marlin this trip and after dragging bridled Bonitos all over Hannibal Bank, Isla Montuosa, and Isla Ladrones we never saw one. The action offshore overall was pretty slow but we did get into some Yellowfin Tunas out between Hannibal Bank/Isla Montuosa.......... that just don't want to leave the gulf just yet. We popped Todd's Tuna Cherry as he was a "tuna virgin" before his trip here. He didn't exactly get "handled gently" either because his first was a foul hooked 65# Yellowfin! Inshore we did ok and released a few nice Cuberas and a monster Amberjack for Todd around Ladrones. Anyway, even though it was a little slow, we still had a great time and I enjoyed fishing with these guys again!
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Ha!! tuna virgin... nice choice of words Captian...he got lucky with that one seeing how it was hooked huh? excellent pictures as well, good work!!
hey Captian, as far as the marlin, when is the best time of year for the "Man in the Black Suit"?
Although Black Marlin are here year round.....We see the bigger ones Sept thru December and more numbers, yet smaller ones, January thru June with the influx of bait and Yellowfin Tunas out at Hannibal Bank/Isla Montuosa/Isla Ladrones.
We got two in one day back in February with a client of ours and got it on video. ......
sweet video!! thats something i can see myself doing for sure, 2 in one day...priceless...
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All kids have a bit of puppy fat, but, as parents, you can tell when your child's weight becomes a cause for concern for their wellbeing. If your child's wellness is affected by shortness of breath, inability to concentrate, depression, and/or emotional eating, it may be necessary to talk to your child about their weight and visit the doctor. Bringing up the topic of weight with your overweight child can be difficult, so here are a few guidelines to help shape the conversation. 1. Fix your own health challenges: We could all use a little boost to our diet and exercise regime, unless you're an Olympian or something, so set an example for your child. Whether seeing you take control of your own wellness inspires your child to make a few of their own, or forces them to ask you why you're doing it, you can be the change you want to see in your kid. If nothing else, it will start a dialogue and show your child that you know how it feels to change your lifestyle. 2. Encourage athletics: Participating in sports, whether at school or an after-school club, helps kids to achieve and maintain a healthy weight and have fun at the same time. Doing sport also bolsters self-esteem, which is crucial to your child's weight loss efforts as well as their overall sense of wellbeing. If your child is too heavy to participate in competitions, or is worried about joining a team of much healthier classmates, why not start doing activities as a family until your child's confidence is stronger. 3. Don't be blunt about weight loss: When talking about your child's wellness, say "get healthier," not "lose weight." Children and teenagers don't need tough words; they're aware of their sizes. Your focus should be on helping your child reach a healthier BMI, rather than some vague ideal weight goal. The difference is in building muscle and making healthier food choice, not just cutting calories and making the number on the scale go down. Your child shouldn't be aiming for a certain look; he or she should be after a certain health level and feeling. 4. Keep unhelpful concerns to yourself: We all know that kids can be cruel, and so you may be concerned that your overweight child won't be socially accepted, especially if you have a daughter. However, despite these valid concerns, they aren't the best motivators for weight loss and can wreak havoc on your child's self-esteem. Your child needs to lose weight for herself or himself, not for the acceptance of other people or you. 5. Reward healthy behaviours: Adding a little light at the end of the tunnel can motivate your child to keep going. Offer to reward healthy behaviours, such as eating two portions of vegetables at dinner or exercising regularly. It's important to emphasise the healthy behaviours themselves, rather than the outcomes – the actual number of pounds lost will take care of itself once your child has those healthy habits in place. The vague goal of "losing weight" is rarely helpful for obese or overweight young people; you need a specific system of mini goals and rewards. 6. Get to the root of the problem: There's a tremendous amount of pressure on young people – both girls and boys – to look thin, so if your child is severely overweight then there's likely an emotional cause. There may be pain for your child to get through, a self-worth issue to work out, or a habit of eating to relieve stress. Again, don't focus on the weight itself but what is causing the excess eating and lack of self-love. Journaling, regular conversations, and healthy social outlets can help your child come to terms with the cause of the problem.
If you've gained weight as a secondary school student or since you've gone to college, there are many ways to change your lifestyle to see great weight loss results. To begin with, exercise is hugely important and doesn't feature very prominently in most teens' schedules. There are so many benefits though, not just to your weight - you'll have an improved sense of wellbeing, lower risk of diabetes and stroke, and better cardiovascular health. Most people dread the thought of working up a sweat and building their heart rate up, but the benefits are so huge. Exercise can be as intense or slow paced as you want, depending on what you choose, but as long as you're moving and your heart rate has quickened, anything goes - from jogging around the block to dancing in your living room! The best way to motivate yourself is to make your workout fun, so try different things out to see what you like. You can also make changes to your everyday routine such as using the stairs instead of the lift or walking to work and college. Get a friend involved and you'll not only enjoy it more but you'll also stay motivated to keep it up.
Where your diet is concerned, the best tip you can follow is to not go on a diet - in other words, diets that are designed to offer quick results usually fail. The best way to lose weight and be healthy at the same time is to simply cut down on the fatty and sugary foods, and replace them with healthy, homemade alternatives. Teens are notorious for eating fast food and unhealthy snacks, but these make it so much easier to gain weight. You are what you eat, so make your meals healthy and nutritious. Opt for healthy snacks such as homemade popcorn, yoghurt, pretzels and granola bars. Fruit and vegetables are also fantastic snack foods, offering a healthy boost of energy. Replace all of those cans of fizzy drink with water or the occasional glass of fruit juice, to give your body the hydration it needs without a constant supply of sugar. The body also needs protein, so make sure you get plenty of meat and dairy products, as well as peanut butter and legumes.
If you're going out with friends, you don't need to feel as though you can't join in, but simply act in moderation. If you're getting a pizza, try not to eat the whole thing - share with a friend or just eat a few slices and stop when you're full. At the cinema, opt for the freshly made popcorn instead of the branded types that are laden with toffee. And you can treat yourself to an ice cream at the beach, just limit those visits to once a month rather than every week. Weight loss and a healthier lifestyle is simply about willpower, balance and forward-planning - once you have that covered, it's easier than you think. If you're unsure how to go about it, gather a great support group in the form of your family and friends who will ensure you stay motivated even when you don't feel like it. Maintaining a healthy weight can do wonders for your self esteem and confidence, as well as ensuring that weight-related health concerns are reduced. Your GP can offer advice if you're not sure how to go about changing your lifestyle - if you're new to exercise and are making drastic diet changes, it may be useful to run it by them to make sure it's safe.We all have that fantasy – apart from that one about Ryan Gosling – to lose weight and have better wellness minus the effort of dieting, exercise or surgery. While this seems like nothing more than a pipe dream, your effort-free, weight loss wellbeing may me just around the corner, thanks to a revolutionary treatment called Vanquish that even usually sceptical doctors are excited about. According to David McDaniel, a leading researcher and an assistant professor of clinical dermatology at Eastern Virginia Medical School, who has been conducting an independent study on Vanquish, 'I've seen a lot of fat-removal techniques; some procedures are painful or take too long; some are effective only on small areas of body fat that can be sucked up through a small vacuum. Vanquish addresses all those problems. It can treat a large surface area uniformly. It's fast, efficient, and comfortable…I've been doing this for 30 years, and most advances have been little baby steps. This is a big technological breakthrough.' The treatment, which will become usable by an elite corps of doctor's offices this month, targets your fat cells through radio frequency waves which heat the cells and kill them off without damaging your muscles or skin. As the applicator is suspended over your abdomen about an inch above your skin, Vanquish is non-invasive, and there's no downtime or ridiculous price tag. In the US, a 30-minute session goes for $450 (£282) to $800 (£501), and it's recommended that you have four sessions. During these sessions, you may feel a warming sensation, but there should be no pain. The only risk to watch out for is a hot spot near to a bone, which your technician can readjust and fix without a problem. The FDA approved Vanquish earlier this year for deep-tissue heating, which can help your muscles to recover and heal. However, the FDA is awaiting further results before giving the device the seal of approval for fat reduction. Still, the current research is impressive; animal studies have shown that Vanquish killed 60% of the fat cells treated with it, and a subsequent Prague study done on people with love handles showed visible results within two weeks, revealing an average loss in waist circumference of 2.23 inches after two months. Robert Weiss, an associate professor of dermatology at Johns Hopkins Hospital and the lead researcher of the aforementioned animal study, notes, 'This new technique is a real game changer—it's the safest, easiest way yet to remove fat.' 'As the panels heat up, the radio frequency waves they transmit differentiate between fat cells (which are denser and hold less water) and skin and muscle cells,' Weiss explains. 'The heat causes cell death in the fat cells; some die instantly, some in a matter of weeks…I've seen patients lose several inches after four treatments without changing their diets.' McDaniel continues, 'The results are not as dramatic as liposuction, which can remove large volumes of fat,' adding that Vanquish does not carry the risks of surgery or anaesthesia. However, Adam Kolker, a plastic surgeon and an associate clinical professor of surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital's Icahn School of Medicine in New York, asserts, 'I've seen a lot of people who've undergone various non-surgical fat-reduction treatments who were underwhelmed with the results.' Still, Kolker allows, 'It may be appropriate for small-scale changes as long as the patient's expectations are well managed.' Nonetheless, Patricia Wexler, a dermatologist to New York's A-list, believes that expectations will be high for the procedure. She points out, 'It's great for women who are in good shape, within 5 to 10% of their ideal weight, and don't want to go through surgery. A lot of women exercise and don't have a lot of weight to lose, but they've had children or seen changes in their core for other reasons.'
With obesity rates rising, doctors have been scratching their heads over the best – and safest way – to combat the disorder that seems to claim so many. Around the corner however, a new and mercifully-inexpensive augmentation may be key to curbing misbehaving appetites. You may be used to science fiction telling you the wonders (or the dilemmas) of microchips, but a small ("smaller-than-the-tip-of-your-finger" small!) one attached to your nerve may be key to quelling your need to over-eat. "This is a really small microchip and on this chip we've got the intelligence which can actually model the neural signals responsible for appetite control," Chris Toumazou, professor at Imperial College London and one of the inventors of the chip, told the BBC. The microchip would be attached to your vagus nerve – this is the nerve that controls your desire to eat, digest, heart rate and more. It's a very extensive range. In hindsight, Toumazou explained that the project was originally designed for children suffering from disorders such as cerebral palsy and epileptic seizures. The microchip in this case, used a piece of technology called MIMATE, which reads chemical signatures in the brain. Taking that very same technology, the microchip was then developed into something that could be beneficial for weight loss. What changed about the weight-loss microchip was that the chip didn't send stimulating impulses, but rather submits readings and signals to suppress the urge to eat. "As a result of monitoring these signals we can stimulate the brain to counter whatever we monitor," Toumazou said. "It will be control of appetite rather than saying don't eat completely. So maybe instead of eating fast you'll eat a lot slower." That's right – whether you know it or not, your body would be telling your brain off for eating more than you should! Creepy or creative? Inspiring or frightening? The microchip is still in development, but for many suffering from obesity, it may be the next best thing.
Obesity is considered a ticking health time bomb in the developed world with worldwide obesity having more than doubled since 1980. In Australia, around 14 million people (or 63% of the population) are considered overweight or obese, according to figures from the Australian Health Survey. Being overweight increases your risk of developing heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and osteoarthritis. In keeping with weight loss awareness campaigns, more than 100,000 Australians have so far downloaded a free calorie counter app, making the Easy Diet Diary the most popular diet app for iPhones in Australia. Developed by Brisbane company Xyris Software with the help of dieticians, the app helps users track their food intake daily and log their exercise and fitness. As smartphone users know, many apps are designed with weights and measures that are specific to their country of origin but don't translate easily elsewhere. It was with that in mind that Xyris Software designed its app specifically for use in Australia, uploading up-to-date data and information on Australian foods. The app also allows savvy users to switch between calories and kilojoules. The app is useful for those who want to record their weight loss and fitness regime, and is also proving a useful tool for athletes who need to take note of everything they consume on a daily basis for their coaches and dieticians to monitor. The app works seamlessly with FoodWorks, nutritional analysis software that has also been developed and produced by Xyris Software. The Easy Diet Diary has a barcode scanner that works with more than 30,000 Australian food products. Users can track their intake of energy, nutrients and calories.
People nowadays are looking for feasibly effective strategy to get fit and healthy. For the health and fitness enthusiasts, it health is the ultimate secret to a happy life. But for the blue collar workers, optimum health is a passport to a secured career. That's why even if it was demanding, they would try hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Take for example, the oil and gas drillers. They need extra strength and energy to be able to handle their challenging jobs, which involves handling oil well equipment. Because of the nature of their job, they must also put into consideration the kind of food they are going to eat. Optimum health can only be achieved through proper food diet, so what you eat helps determine your overall health. There are a lot of diet programs introduced and encouraged by many health experts. But for me, the raw food diet is one of the best health strategy we can maintain to ensure our overall well-being. Raw Food Diet is when we eat unprocessed, uncooked and organic foods, or simply fresh from the farms. By eating them fresh, we are sure of its 100 percent nutritional values. But why consider raw food diet? Here are the good things about eating raw food. It Is Full of Life Raw foods are proven to have innumerable nutrients in them, brimming with life. They are not difficult to take in and very easy for the digestive system to process. These foods provide extra strength, improve digestive activities and are good detoxifying materials. Eating raw foods is allowing your body to restore itself, create new active cells and augment your health to a different level. Natural Living and Healing Elements Raw foods contain life and natural healing elements much powerful compared to processed and cooked foods. Eating raw foods will help our body to maintain functionality and ability to heal from any damage. These elements would also assist the body in the rejuvenation process, boosting the immune system with its natural living and healing qualities. They Are Naturally Healthy Eating raw foods ensures eating healthy foods. Raw foods contain living enzymes, phytochemicals, natural hormones, oxygen, and other essential nutrients and minerals that would help our body achieve or maintain absolute health. It provides energy, maintains balance and protects us from many illnesses. It Has Environmental Benefits To consider raw food diet is to help the environment. Aside from avoiding the physical hazards of food preservatives, artificial food taste enhancers, salts or sugar, and the like, we avoid the risks of endangering our environment by reducing the utilization of chemicals in processing food products. More than that, we will learn how to produce our own organic food which would be very helpful for our environment. Overall Raw food diet is an all-inclusive package that would save us from many things. It helps us boost our stamina and achieve optimum health. It also helps us save money. Eating raw food is both a health and financial insurance that will allow us to sustain in all seasons. Less trash, less expenses, but a healthier lifestyle. So, if you were a health and fitness enthusiast or into jobs would require extra strength, healthy body and a sound mind, you should consider raw food diet. You don't have to do it quickly. If you were not used to it, give your system enough time to adjust. Soon, you will learn to love everything about raw food diet. About the Author: Brandon Peters is an entrepreneur, writer and a travel, gadgets, health, and outdoors enthusiast. He loves sharing his insights, knowledge and experience in different fields. You can follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Google+.
Many people struggle constantly with eating disorders. Perhaps the most famous of them are anorexia and bulimia, which get a lot of media coverage thanks to the propensity of teenage girls to have difficulties with them. The reality of eating disorders is that they are a mental health issue that tells people that their bodies don't look the way that they should and so they need to eat nothing or throw up their food in order to achieve the look that they want. For many people, trying to overcome these eating disorders is very difficult and they don't really know how to do it, because facing mental challenges is not something most people have a lot of experience doing. It may seem like suffering from an eating disorder will consume your life and that there is no way for you to fight against it. But the truth is that the disorder is in your mind and you have the power to control it. Happiness and levels of self-esteem are important factors in the fight against eating disorders – once you are happy with the person that you are, that is the time that you will be able to battle back against the conditions and lead a normal life again. In an effort to help you to fight against your eating disorder (or disorders) we have come up with a great list of important steps and tips that you can rely on. Everyone is different and must face their condition in different ways but most people feel troubled by the same issues and therefore you can take this advice on board and really use it to help combat the problems. Once you have gained self-confidence and self-belief you'll be able to fight off your eating disorder for good. The first step in fighting off your eating disorder is admitting that you have a problem. For many people this can be extremely hard as they have preconceived notions about eating disorders holding them back. Remember that eating disorders can affect anyone – regardless of age, sex and any other factor. For many people, they just believe that weight loss is the only way that they'll be able to achieve happiness, and it's important to free yourself from this notion. If you are unhappy about yourself, it's likely that your actually more worried about something else and you're just using weight as a way to take out your frustrations. There is good news – just as you have learned to believe certain things about your body, you can unlearn them as well. But it's also important you to remember that getting rid of your eating disorder is more than about getting rid of the bad eating habits you have been going through. It is more about understand about you, your size and shape and learning about the person that you are underneath. So what are the best things to do when fighting against eating disorders? Well, firstly you have to get ready to ask for help. This might be hard for many people, but facing eating disorders is not something that is easy to do on your own. Whether you are enlisting the help of your family and friends, or going to the doctor for professional help on the issue, the fact remains that you'll need to get help from somewhere it order to combat the conditions properly. It's worth getting in contact with a specialist who'll be able to put you on the right path to recovery. This is the best way forward in order to get over your problems.
It seems that almost everyone wants to lose some weight. It's one of those goals that seem to be a part of everyone's lives, always hanging around even if they have not achieved it yet. Part of the problem is that sometimes people are able to lose weight, but they aren't able to do it in a way that is sustainable as part of their lifestyle. In fact, many people find that they can only lose weight if they do it in an unhealthy way, and this is never a good thing. If you want to drop a few pounds you need to do in a way that you'll be able to continue to do for a number of years, otherwise you'll find yourself slipping into old habits and putting back on the weight that you worked so hard to lose. That would be a very demoralising thing to happen, so it's important you don't try to follow this path and instead choose a way of losing weight that is both good for your body and that you'll be able to carry on even when the going gets tough (as it naturally does when you're trying to do something as difficult as losing weight). Here are some of our top tips for losing weight in a manner that you'll be able to keep up and won't negatively affect your health. The first good idea is to tightly control your portion sizes. Too many people focus on what they are eating when really you also need to think about how much you're eating. All foods are fine to eat as long as they are eaten in moderation – there's no trouble having the occasional pizza, as long as the majority of the time you're eating healthy nutritious meals with balanced minerals and vitamins. But when you have that pizza, instead of eating, for example, six slices, have three instead and fill yourself up with some healthy goods such as salads. Another great idea is to regularly buy fat-free food instead of relying on the traditional stuff that you generally eat. This is a great way for you to continue eating the foods that you love while still reducing your intake of fat and calories. Eating fat free means you can have more of the things that you like while still being able to stay healthy. Let's also think about the changes you'll need to make in your lifestyle if you're going to lose weight. Obviously everyone knows that exercise is good for you, but beyond that do we really think about the specifics of what we need to do if we're going to lose weight? Well, one of the best ideas is definitely to do some exercise in the morning. In the morning we can boost our metabolism more easily and therefore it is a better time to burn the calories off. Alongside this, it's important that you get some cardio exercise involved in this routine. That's always going to be the best way to drop the weight. Another great tip is that when you feel hungry, instead of eating something, you should drink some water. This is a very smart move as the water fills your stomach up and helps you go longer in between meals. But perhaps the most important tip in terms of losing weight healthily is that you should always eat a healthy breakfast. Many people try to avoid eating breakfast, hoping it will ensure they lose weight more quickly, but this actually has the opposite effect and it has been shown you're more likely to lose weight if you eat a healthy breakfast every day.
If you've ever mentioned to a friend that you wanted to lose weight, the chances are that they've tried to drag you along to a spin class. Maybe you're even one of those fitness fanatics that are addicted to the act of indoor cycling, booking back-to-back classes to get your weekly fix (yes, people can – and do – do that). While it's hard to get yourself motivated for such a vigorous workout, you can see why people do it; it gets results. Spin classes help you to torch calories, shredding about 400 to 600 in the space of 45 minutes. But, if indoor-cycling is so beneficial to your wellbeing, why are some spinsters cutting down, or cutting it out completely? The first thing to remember with spin classes is that their effectiveness depend on the kind of body you already have; pear shapes may find that indoor-cycling doesn't give you the body you want. According to celebrity trainer David Kirsch, 'If you have a predisposition to bulking in your lower half, Spinning can make your butt and quads bigger.' Rebecca Battista, an associate professor of exercise science at Appalachian State University, adds, 'Those are the muscles you're using. Some cyclists get really big thighs.' If you're thinking that the recent trend of aqua cycling, in which you bike in the pool, can minimise that thigh-impact, think again. James Pivarnik, a professor of kinesiology at Michigan State University, comments it's too soon to tell. However, that's not to say that these wellness experts are anti-spinning. Still, Kirsch rations his clients' classes, letting an apple-shaped woman with skinny legs, for example, go once a week, but forbidding fashion models to ride at all. Michael Ciardulli Jr., the bodyworker of choice for New York's A-listers, is another expert who warns clients against indoor-cycling, as he notes that 'To be lean, you need to lengthen the musculature; cycling can shorten it.' It's not just the experts that are concerned about the impacts of indoor-cycling, but the spinning enthusiasts themselves. Take Sarah (not her real name), a 30-year-old publicist who used to love running until she fell head over heels for indoor cycling. However, this budding romance quickly fell flat when Sarah realised that, after a few months, 'my butt felt and looked padded and my legs felt heavy.' Sarah had to give up spinning classes and all kinds of exercise for a month in order to let her muscles atrophy. Now, she has taken up yoga and enthuses, 'My lean, shapely runner's legs are back.' Then you have Holly (again, not her real name), a 49-year-old who was even an indoor-cycling instructor, loving the exercise so much that she taught eight classes a week. Yet Holly had to give up on her teaching schedule when she noticed that her jeans were getting 'really tight, uncomfortable in the butt and thighs.' In Holly's case, dropping cycling and picking up barre classes and running resulted in a weight loss of 10 pounds, but not everyone agrees that spinning classes are to blame for the bottom-half bulge. Jennifer Sage, founder of the Indoor Cycling Association, is, as you might expect, still extolling the benefits of spin classes. While Sage allows that results like Sarah's and Holly's aren't exactly surprising, she is adamant that these are two cases in a whole wealth of other, more positive stories. 'Very few people will get larger legs,' from cycling, says Sage, adding that, if they do, 'they could probably stand to lose a little bit of the body fat on top.' Ouch. Pivarnik is less harsh in his explanation: 'Not everybody responds to the same exercise stimuli the same way.' So, I guess you have to just try it for yourself, and see if indoor-cycling works for you.
When it comes to losing weight and improving fitness, everyone has their own particular trouble zones. Your wellness and wellbeing should be your primary concern, but of course you want to improve the areas of your physique that you dislike the most. Complaining and feeling miserable about your flabby stomach, wobbly arms or big bum will not change anything, but diet and exercise certainly will. It is impossible to lose weight just on certain areas of your body, because when you lose fat it occurs all over the body, but it is possible to build up your muscles in certain areas of the body in order to make sure that the structure underneath the skin is toned. When the fat melts away then you will be left with a lovely toned muscle structure underneath. The three most common areas that people want to tone up is the tummy, the saddlebags and the underarms (also known as bingo wings in some circles!) With a little bit of a planning and a lot of hard work, you can blast these trouble zones for good. Belly flab is probably the biggest insecurity, and belly fat is also the worst for your health. Belly fat is a classic sign that your diet is really poor, so the best way to get rid of it is to clean up your diet and get rid of any sugars, processed foods and saturated fats. Add healthy food and then add in a bit of toning in the forms of plank work and cardio. Saddlebags are the area on the outside of your hips, usually accompanied by some lovely cellulite. To get rid of these unsightly bulges, squat your legs and do some work whilst in a squat position. Do some glut work as well, such as deadlifts. Finally, you can firm up your bingo wings with all kinds of arm exercises, kickbacks, extensions and pushups.
Let's face it, we all have a limited amount of time, which makes it essential that we do the things that will give is the greatest results for the smallest investment. This is especially true when you go to the gym. While you can simply walk around the track, you are going to need to maximize your time and choose the best pieces of equipment if you want truly get in shape. Here are the 5 best gym machines that will give you an excellent workout. Treadmill The treadmill is an obvious choice for those who want to get a good workout. The cardio potential is almost limitless, as the speeds of the treadmill can reach beyond what an average person can keep up with. The treadmill can be a great tool for people of any fitness level, however, and even walking or doing a light jog on the treadmill can be beneficial. Special workout programs on the machine allow you to target cardio or fat burning, making this a great workout machine. Elliptical The elliptical is the best piece of equipment for endurance training. It gives you a much better full body workout than the treadmill, especially when there are arm bars that you can push to get a good arm workout. More than one proform elliptical review makes the average joe confident that ellipticals have great results on a person's fitness. In addition to giving you a great workout, these machines do not put any force or pressure on your joints, which makes it great for people that have been injured recently or that might not be able to withstand the rigors of running. Incline Leg Press The incline leg press is a great way to build quad mass. A few reps a day can create major results in your overall lower body fitness. Building the mass in your legs, especially your quads, will help you do longer sessions on the treadmill and the elliptical, thereby having even greater effects on your fitness. This is a machine that is easy to use and that can give enormous results. Vertical Press The Vertical Press is one of the best choices for upper body workouts. When most people start out on the vertical press, they find that they just don't have the muscles required for this machine. This means that the machine will work you out a lot, and also that you will be able to build new muscles that you weren't getting elsewhere. The machine has similar effects to a bench press, but it gets rid of some of the dangers of an accident that you see with lifting traditional weights. Overall, the Vertical press is a great way to develop upper body fitness. Abdominal Crunch The abdominal crunch makes the list because, not only is it a great machine to work the core, but it also can have the sorts of results that many people hope to see after a great workout. Building abdominal muscles will help to build the sleek and attractive stomach that many people crave. Your abdominal muscles also play an essential role when you run and do other exercises, since they help to stabilize and balance your core. However, an abdominal crunch machine is not a one stop bullet, nor is any other machine on this list. A good mix of cardio, fat burning, and strength training machines is necessary for the best health results. Using all five of the machines above is one way to get a good, comprehensive workout.
Your hormones get a bad reputation, from making you feel bloated to being blamed for making you crave carbs. But they aren't all bad - there are some that offer significant health benefits and can even help you to lose weight. Here are some ways you can work in conjunction with your hormones to maintain a healthy weight and harness their positive powers.
Ease stress with endorphins
Often referred to as the body's 'feel-good' hormones, these can help you to ease the pain of stress and improve your wellbeing. There are ways that you can encourage the release of endorphins, such as eating spicy foods which activate the nerve endings on your tongue, prompting the release of these hormones. Similarly, you can stimulate the nerves near your nose that signal to your brain to produce endorphins by chewing peppermint gum.
Stay alert with dopamine
Dopamine controls your concentration and long-term memory, so a surge of this hormone can help you to feel more motivated and focused. Studies show that dopamine levels spike when you listen to music, so playing your favourite songs when you're paying bills or doing the housework could help you to power through that little bit quicker. Alternatively, you could get a protein-rich snack such as a handful of nuts or a couple of hard boiled eggs.
Maintain a healthy weight with leptin and grehlin
Leptin is released by the fat cells in the body and lets you know when you've eaten enough. Grehlin, produced in the stomach, sends signals to the brain when you're hungry. One study suggests that eating a carb-filled and protein-rich breakfast, alongside a cookie or a piece of chocolate, helps with this release. Sleeping more can also help to balance these hormones properly, so make sure you make time for sleep. If stress and worry are keeping you up at night, make a list of things that are worrying you to help you sleep.
Balance your mood with progesterone and oxytocin
Oxytocin is the bonding hormone, because it encourages you to feel loved and give you a sense of trust in others. Progesterone is produced by the ovaries and helps to create calm and balance. Studies have shown that singing is a great way of improving your oxytocin levels, so start the day by singing in the shower or humming when you're feeling irritable. You should also hug more - researchers have found that women who hug more have higher levels of oxytocin and lower blood pressure. You should also feel closer to a friend to increase your progesterone levels, so walk arm in arm with a loved one or pet an animal to replicate the feeling. Anything that improves your mood and helps you to feel closer to someone or something could help with the increase of these hormones.
Boost your body confidence with oestrogen and testosterone
Testosterone can help you to feel more assertive and improve your self-confidence, whilst oestrogen can boost a better skin tone by boosting water to the cells to give you a youthful glow. Studies show that testosterone levels increase when you've been exercising so try to opt for burst training, which works by building up to a faster pace for thirty seconds after moderate exercise. Zinc can also help, for both testosterone and oestrogen production. You can use supplements of at least 25mg a day, or try eating more lean beef, yoghurt, pumpkin seeds or dark chocolate. If you're opting for the supplement route, you should check with your GP beforehand to ensure that it is safe.


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Our program, which is approved by the American Art Therapy Association since 1984, provides a solid foundation with content that generates new and innovative ideas. With Hofstra's support in technology a variety of computer programs are available in the Hofstra Labs and a variety of teaching methods are experienced by students. All of our classrooms are equipped with wireless internet and smart boards.
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Did Howard put a stop to "Cooking with Sal on Twitter" ?
He used to post a step by step recipe every sunday with pictures and then it disappeared around the same time as Back Office Radio.
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The Eufaula Tribune will publish its 44-page Progress Edition in the March 3 edition of the Tribune.
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text: Buffalo, NY (WBEN) As many try to wraps their heads around what happened Christmas Eve morning in suburban Rochester, local volunteer firefighters shared their stories with Larry Hunter on WBEN. Though not a firefighter himself, Tom recalled a fire his father fought at a military surplus store. "They saw a backflash coming and evacuated the building. Because it was an army-navy surplus store, they had a bunch of ammunition in there, and the ammunition started going off, and everyone was ducking and covering," explained Tom. He also recalled another fire, at a paint store, with tragic results. "The backflash blew out the building, and took out two firefighters. At least one of them died, I know that because I knew that guy's father personally." Ralph has been a volunteer firefighter in West Seneca for 33 years. He says a lot has changed. "There's a lot of different types of chemicals and materials things are made of," he says. He adds firefighters are trained also in water rescue and auto extrication. He remembers one of his fellow firefighters dying in a creek rescue more than 20 years ago. "I can't imagine what these firefighters are going through," says Ralph. "It's bad enough we take our lives into our hands with what we do now, but now some crazy person does that, it's horrific to me." But he also knows those firefighters in Webster must answer the bell again. "It's going to be in the back of their minds, but they'll be tough, we have to answer the call and serve the people we're here for, and they will," believes Ralph.


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text: Name: Richard A. The King Zinthefer Dates: Birth date: November 2, 1938 Death date: April 13, 2012 Obituary: Richard A. The King Zinthefer, 73, Marshfield, died on Friday, April 13, 2012 at Ministry St. Josephs Hospital, Palliative Care, Marshfield. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Rembs Funeral Home. Burial will be held in Corpus Christi Cemetery, Bakerville.The family will receive relatives and friends at Rembs Funeral Home on Saturday from 11:00 am until service time. Richard was born on November 2, 1938 in the Town of Lincoln, Wood County, the son of Andrew and Rose Marie (Schuster) Zinthefer. He married Darlene Behnke on August 17, 1974 and they later divorced. Richard had been employed at various places in the Marshfield area. He enjoyed attending auctions, pancake breakfasts and playing cards on Sunday. He is survived by a daughter, Cheryl (Deborah) Zinthefer of Granton, two granddaughters, Dominique Rudie and Meriah Rudie, and three stepchildren, Lori Barlow of Auburndale, Linda Guillaume and Randy Guillaume, both of Marshfield. He is also survived by nine brothers and sisters, Grace (Charles) Weis, Mary (Melford) Molle, Charles (Sue) Zinthefer, Clara (Douglas) Wolcott, Fran (friend - Steve) LeMahieu, Kenneth (Cheryl) Zinthefer, Eileen (Melvin) Hendrickson, Virgil (Donna) Zinthefer, and Timothy (Christine) Zinthefer. He was predeceased by his parents and two sisters in infancy. The family will designate a memorial at a later date. Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com Visitation: on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Rembs Funeral Home 300 S. Oak Ave. Marshfield WI 54449 (map/driving directions) Service: on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Rembs Funeral Home 300 S. Oak Ave. Marshfield WI 54449 (map/driving directions) Cemetery: Corpus Christi Catholic Cemetery 10075 Hwy BB Bakerville Wisconsin 54449 (map/driving directions) |