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I am only capable of speaking on this subject for myself, but I am able to do so today with my own voice, despite trying countless times to throw myself away. Nothing carries the emotional gravity of those words a person would give their own life to say, even just to a single person.
But if she leaves us without ever taking the space to speak, how will we ever know what she needed to tell us? And how many women have to end their lives before we will listen to their wisdom and their experience, without prejudice or condemnation?
The Patient
I have written about her before — the patient who took her own life while I was working for her family doctor. What I have rarely uttered more than a few syllables about is why her memory has stayed with me. I have enormous guilt for not realizing what was happening as it happened, and for once again saying something insensitive, while she experienced her last moments on Earth. I was on public transit during a sudden unexpected delay when the announcement came over the intercom. A fellow passenger started complaining that the medical emergency was probably someone "having a heart attack on the platform" or something to that effect, and that we should still be moving along. As if having a heart attack was something akin to tripping and skinning one's knee. I said, and I recall saying it loudly, that no, when they say it's a medical emergency, it's because someone has committed suicide by jumping. I was upset because I had arranged to meet two people to help me move my apartment, and I was worried that they would leave before I could get home. They didn't.
I came to work the next morning, as usual, and noticed a small pile of charts in front of the printer. After I finished turning on the lights, I went to look, and scribbled on a post-it note attached to the patient's chart, I read "Patient committed suicide last night." My heart stopped. My breath stopped. I knew in an instant what relationship this had to my trip home, and the last entry in the chart confirmed it all. But it wasn't just that. She had phoned her husband for a pick-up moments before she did it. She was recorded on surveillance videotape, picking herself up and standing with her arms wide open immediately before impact. When the doctor came in and acknowledged the patient's passing, she told me to fill out her death certificate. It took me three hours to work up the courage to ask her what to write next to cause of death, and she answered "blunt force trauma" in a tone of total apathy. It took me over an hour to work up the nerve to write it on the line. When her husband came to the office three days later, he smiled at me before he lost his composure and said "I didn't see it coming." And I didn't either. While I will remember her name for the rest of my life, I have never been able to remember her face.
I don't know how much she held back from him or poured out of herself in his presence (and in all likelihood, will never know). All I know is that she had a lengthy history of depression that was only monitored by her family doctor — who was also her husband's family doctor. She has touched the lives of countless people in innumerable ways. I only wish she had been heard before it was too late to ever hear her again.
Bei Bei Shuai
I only recently learned about a woman by the name of Bei Bei Shuai, because of my recent involvement in pro-choice activism. This is a woman who, at 33 weeks into her pregnancy, became acutely overwhelmed by depression and attempted to take her own life. She survived after being rushed to the ER, having her baby delivered by caesarean section, and being given medical treatment for attempting to poison herself. The baby died four days later, and Shuai is now being charged with attempted feticide and murder by the state of Indiana — criminal charges that hold the power to put her in prison for 45 to 65 years if she is found guilty — despite a veritable flood of petitions and briefs from experts and medical and social justice organizations, calling for justice (and help) to be served to her. She spent a year and a half in jail before being released, but the trial continues. Don't believe me? Read about it here.
If her attempt to do away with herself had been successful, what would we have learned? Would her estranged lover, who clearly aggravated her to make an attempt on her own life, be held on murder charges for her death? The reason is transparently clear to me, why he isn't currently being held on those charges. The law –which has been written entirely by men — just isn't interested in policing men's bodies. After all, this is why the burden of proof in rape trials is placed on the women who reported their assaults, is it not? Yet another facet of systemic misogyny, which would scarcely see the light of day if Shuai had not survived her ordeal, only to be sent to the slammer. This is an opportunity for society to learn how to treat women better. That change starts with conversations you and I have in our respective social circles, and we have Bei Bei Shuai to thank for shaking us into action. We all owe her our sincerest efforts, and our most passionate arguments, that she might be the last woman in North American society who is pushed to make an attempt on her own life before anyone else will finally wake up and pay attention.
We all owe all women our attention, and the space they need to vocalize their experiences, whether it's good or bad.
While I was minding my Ps and Qs alone in my home the other day, a woman by the name of Belle, who I have never met, contacted me on Facebook. She had sought out my acquaintanceship after seeing my demonstrations photos, and that day, she really needed someone to talk to. I am so grateful to her, that in that moment, she contacted me. She disclosed to me that the night before, she had made an attempt on her own life, but was stopped by her mother.
Her reason?
After being raped, she has been seeking professional help. But recently, when she began vocalizing her experience, she was met with hostility and denial by members of her local community. They didn't think she was being sincere, because she wasn't speaking as a helpless victim who is desperate to end the pain of her traumatic experience. Rather than ask her why she was treating this very serious subject matter in ways they thought inappropriate for someone who has survived the experience, or even acknowledge that not all rape survivors are in the same place in their healing and that a modicum of respect is owed to those individuals (who at any time, may or may not be present in such a conversation with her); they answered her by denying that her experience even took place. Rumours have been spreading far and wide, that she is just lying to gain attention for herself, and that she was never actually raped. She feels unable to trust her only support — her psychologist and her mother — and felt that the only way to end the spread of condemnations and accusations against her is to take her own life.
Sadly, I know in my heart that she is not the first, and is not likely to be the last. However, the entire reason I am thinking about this with sufficient clarity to write about it, is because she trusted me enough to share with me. I know that all the people who responded to her with hostility and condemnation for how she is addressing her need to pick herself up, heal, and move forward into the next phase of her life, are busy telling each other rape "jokes" when they aren't gossiping about her. I know that they probably aren't even remotely aware that by demonstrating that they aren't willing to support her when she is most emotionally vulnerable, they are all acting in defence of a rapist among them. They are protecting him instead of supporting her through her healing, and that means they are exposing each other's vulnerabilities in the company of a rapist — a decision that carries the very real risk of another person being raped. But she and I know what kind of a person he is and what kind of people are condemning her for speaking. And we both know her experience and her feelings are valid, and it is empowering to be conscious of them.
I know that the day will come soon, that she realizes that none of them ever deserved her in the first place, and she is a warrior because she embraces her vulnerability rather than running from it. I know one day she will hear or read Judith Butler telling her the exact same thing, and it will make every hair on her body stand up when that happens. I am proud to know her right now, and to be the person she felt safe disclosing to. That simple gesture took incredible courage, and she will be the kind of person who moves and shakes future generations of women into action. I have no doubt, because I was Belle once, and now I'm one of the people who inspired her to keep trying to speak.


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John Gray, Ph.D., explains that the way men "reduce stress is to change or eliminate whatever object or situation is causing the stress." This includes changing their own behavior, which improves "the situation by doing something differently." Men do this by withdrawing into their "thoughts to determine what needs to be done to reduce the stress."
Women are more concerned with "the inner subjective world." When woman are stressed they explore their feelings and attitudes, in order to make changes within themselves to reduce their stress.
Gray suggests that when wives are dealing with a stressed-out husband it helps to understand the three basic ways men react to stress.
He withdraws. Men need time by themselves to deal with problems. They'll appear distant, which usually means little or no communication with their spouse. They need to figure it out alone.
Women want to talk problems out with someone. When women withdraw, it's typically a sign of resentment. Thus, Gray warns that when he withdraws "she mistakenly assumes the problem is much worse – she assumes he does not love her." Instead, he just needs time alone.
He grumbles. When men face stress-inducing problems, they completely focus on finding a solution. Gray warns that if someone interrupts that concentration with a request to do something else, he reluctantly has to mentally "shift gears," a process that sounds like grumbling to his wife.
Wives often misinterpret the "grumbles" as his reluctance to helping. Some wives won't even ask for help, knowing they will be met with grumbles. But Gray explains: A man "will even grumble if he feels the request is fair and is willing to do it. His grumbling is his way of shifting gears."
This is confusing for wives. When a woman is asked to help "and she grumbles, this indicates that she feels the request is unfair" and she resents being asked. Wives mistakenly think their husband is grumbling for the same reason they would.
He shuts down. Gray explains that for men, shutting down is an automatic response, a defense mechanism to "painful emotions arising into his consciousness." It's not a matter of choice.
Shutting down is not a sign that your husband doesn't care about the issue, nor is it a sign of rejection. On the contrary, "he cares so much that he wants to solve the problem," but in his male way, which is different than your female way.
This, too, is confusing for women. Women shut down gradually over a period of time, while men have the "capacity to close down completely in an instant." After a woman closes down, she needs time to open back up, which may involve a great deal of talking and emotional healing. But men close down because they need emotional space, not healing. Once that need ends, they can open back up again as quickly as they shut down.
When wives understand their husbands' way of dealing with stress and respect it, by giving him the space and the solitude to resolve issues, they give him an incredible gift of love. They also give their marriage a boost that will provide dividends for all concerned.

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The numbers differ depending on the report, but the conclusions are the same: Online sales soared on Cyber Monday.
Bloomberg News reported that "online sales yesterday rose 21 percent from 2012, International Business Machines Corp. said in a statement. Retailers catering to smartphone and tablet users benefited the most, with mobile traffic accounting for 32 percent of site visits, a 45 percent gain from last year."
Forbes drilled down deeper into the IBM data, reporting: "The two largest growth areas on Cyber Monday were in department stores (up 70.3% from 2012) and in health and beauty products (up 65.1%), while home goods and apparel also saw double digit growth."
Relying on other analysts, The Next Web reported the total Monday haul was "$2.29 billion in online sales, up 16 percent year-over-year," and added "a record 18.3 percent of sales came from mobile devices, an increase of 80 percent year-over-year."
It was a bright spot for holiday spending as Black Friday sales fell for the first time since 2009, the news agency reported. That dropoff could have been worse if online sales didn't hit a record of their own that day. Bloomberg News pegged Friday's cyber take at $1.2 billion.
Did you buy something online on Monday?
Yes 27% (315)
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1153 total votes.
What were the best deals that you found? Do share and/or brag below.Copyright © 2017, The San Diego Union-Tribune


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SARATOGA SPRINGS -- The Saratoga Springs Housing Authority Board of Commissioners today will discuss new regulations instituted by the federal government for executive director salaries.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently released a report outlining new regulations it will be instituting to take effect in 2013. The regulations will set a cap range, adjusted for geographical location, for how much public housing authorities can pay their employees.
After reviewing 2010 salaries of the top five employees at the country's 3,613 public housing authorities, the report indicates "the vast majority of PHA executives -- 97 percent -- earn less than $155,500 in total cash compensation." It went on to say that 93 percent make less than $125,000 annually.
However, it states there are executives with "level(s) of compensation that are clearly excessive."
The proposed limit on compensation is a maximum of $125,926 for housing authorities with between 250 and 1,249 units. That is where the Saratoga Springs Housing Authority comfortably fits.
Included in the report were averages of what public housing authorities in New York and New Jersey with between 250 and 1,249 units pay their highest-paid employee. The median salary for those housing authorities was $91,326, including bonuses and salaries.
Adam Glantz, spokesperson for HUD, said the new guidelines should take effect for the 2013 fiscal year. Until then, compensation is capped at $155,500 for all housing authorities, regardless of their size.
In 2011, SSHA Executive Director Ed Spychalski made roughly $152,000, including a few thousand dollar bonus he received. Former Chairman of the SSHA Board Dennis Brunelle said the bonus was for his work on affordable housing units on Allen Drive.
The SSHA froze employee compensation earlier this year until the attorney general's audit of the SSHA's finances is complete.
When the new guidelines take effect, Glantz said "it is conceivable" that Spychalski will receive a pay cut.
Chairman of the SSHA Board of Commissioners Eric Weller on Wednesday questioned how HUD would enforce the new guidelines.
"We are looking for cooperation from public housing authorities," Glantz said, pointing out that HUD represents the largest funding source for housing authorities. "We expect cooperation."
Weller said the new guidelines were created because of "a couple of unfortunate incidents" in which "people got greedy in some housing authorities" and were over compensated.
Weller said he believes Spychalski is properly compensated.
Weller said he has not seen the report, but that he does not believe the caps will impact the SSHA, pointing to the $155,500 cap on HUD compensation that was instituted in 2012. That number is also the highest cap on any employees in housing authorities that handle more than 1,250 units.
He said if the $125,000 applies, though, "there may be an issue. We'll have to see."
Weller said he will be discussing the report at Thursday's meeting.
Also on the agenda is a discussion of the compliance and communication memo issued by the City Council May 15.
The document outlines corrective actions the SSHA should take -- including submitting its employees' salaries for approval by the City Council -- to bring it into compliance with state law. It also outlines steps the council recommends the SSHA take to encourage better communication with the city in the future.


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Hollyoaks has aired the aftermath to the (literally) explosive bus crash on tonight's E4 which saw the death of a number of characters!
In tonight's E4 episode, three main characters perished following weeks of speculation as to who would pass away in the heavily promoted 'Enjoy The Ride' episodes.
Rhys Ashworth (Andrew Moss), Maddie Morrison (Scarlet Bowman) and Neil Cooper (Tosin Cole) were the unlucky victims who perished after a mini-bus carrying the teens crashed into the wedding venue for Ste Hay and Doug Carter (Keiron Richardson and PJ Brennan) and Cindy Cunningham and Tony Hutchinson (Stephanie Waring and Nick Pickard).
First to fall victim was Neil who died immediately after the bus exploded following the crash with him still trapped inside it. Following his death, Maddie who had callously taken the decision to leave Neil in the bus, knowing that he was still alive, was hit by falling debris and lost her fight for life.
Meanwhile, inside the venue, Rhys Ashworth died after getting trapped when the roof and a pillar inside the venue collapsed. Although Rhys was still conscious, the fire crew were not able to to arrive on time to save him and he died at the side of wife Jacqui McQueen (Claire Cooper) who did not find out about his infidelity before he passed away.
However, whilst the death toll has already started counting, it's looking like the villagers may be in for more tragedy as as the spoiler for the next episode reads: 'Just when they thought they were safe, tragedy strikes for one much-loved couple'.
The episode will air on C4 tomorrow evening at 6:30pm.


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Brown sugar is simply white sugar with molasses, but that molasses flavor gives extra depth to everything from luscious ice cream to summer fruit cobblers. I prefer to use it in desserts instead of all or part of the white sugar in recipes because I love its sweet and rich flavor, and also because I've found that it makes my cookies more moist.
Alas, the one downside to all that molasses is that no matter what I've tried, my brown sugar always eventually turns into a rock hard block of petrified sweetener in my pantry. Fortunately, my trick for softening brown sugar is simple. Using a knife, I cut away the box, place the sugar "brick" in aluminum foil, and then stick it in a 300-degree oven for 5 minutes.
Problem solved. The foil traps the moisture that the oven's heat releases, softening the sugar once more. Then it's go time to make my favorite brown sugar treats. Here are five simple and delicious recipes with brown sugar.
Brown Sugar Ice Cream with a Ginger-Caramel Swirl - "The simple combination of brown sugar, ginger, and caramel is all you need for an amazing explosion of flavor."
Brown Sugar Berry Cobbler - "Mixing the brown sugar with regular granulated sugar makes it easier to sprinkle on top of the biscuit topping before the cobbler goes into the oven; when it comes out, the tender, featherlight biscuits will be crowned by golden crunch."
Brown Sugar Cookies - "Another great variation on the classic sugar cookie, this version is just a little deeper and richer than its inspiration."
Almond Brown-Sugar Cookies - "The thinner you can slice the dough, the crisper the cookies will be, so we freeze the dough for a bit (after chilling it in the fridge) before slicing. Plus, it will be much easier to cut through the almonds and get nice, neat rounds."
Brown-Sugar Pudding - "Brown sugar adds a distinctive and irresistible flavor to this silky pudding."
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Anton Corbijn: "R.E.M. Seen between 1990-2010" @ Albertinum, DresdenApril 25, 2012
One of the great chroniclers of contemporary music, Dutch-born photographer and film director Anton Corbijn has been responsible for making iconic images and videos for bands such as Joy Division, U2, Nirvana, and REM. The latter is the subject of Corbijn's latest photo exhibition, R.E.M. Seen Between 1990-2010, now showing at the Albertinum Museum in Dresden, Germany. Although some of our favorite works by Corbijin have been his black and whites, his experiments with browns, blues, and other color treatments are also fantastic. This exhibition is on display through June 10, 2012.
Corbijn relationship with the great American indie band turned international record selling giants REM took off just as the Augusta, Georgia band became a household name. His album cover design for band's 1992 album Automatic For the People, mixed with interior photography, is sum of the most famed visual work from the band.
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Anton Corbijn's distinctive style is characterised by a clear and realistic perspective. He does not take his photographs in a studio, nor does he use artificial light or a tripod. As a result, remote celebrities suddenly appear close, vulnerable and even sentimental. Using his camera in this way, Anton Corbijn documented the most important phases in the career of the band R.E.M. Rather than being staged images, the approximately 40 photographs in this exhibition authentically show the personalities of the band members and even provide intimate glimpses into their lives.
When R.E.M. disbanded in September 2011 after 31 successful years in the music business, their last album "Collapse into Now" was just a few months old. It was an unusual album, not only due to its musical diversity but above all because singer Michael Stipe took a completely different tack in it. In parallel with the album, he initiated a film project, curating it himself and engaging successful directors and actors to support him. Twelve short films to twelve songs – that was the idea behind this unusual collaboration between the music star Stipe and renowned figures from Hollywood. The film makers included, for example, the Oscar-nominated US actor James Franco, the French artist Sophie Calle, the 85-year old documentary film maker Albert Maysles and the British director, photographer and concept artist Sam Taylor-Wood.
For a period of three months, these short films are being shown in the Albertinum – for the first time alongside photographs by Anton Corbijn.
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It's hard to find a comparison to Howe because he played to an age well past the norm for hockey players, especially for someone playing forward as opposed to goalie. There aren't many players in other major team sports who played well past what would be considered the norm for the age to end a career.
On that basis, Nolan Ryan might be the best comparison in baseball. There have been pitchers that played well into their 40's, but once they get into that age range they're usually relying on knuckleballs and slow junk to baffle hitters, i.e. Phil Niekro, Charlie Hough, Hoyt Wilhelm, etc. Ryan was an anomaly in that he was still a starting pitcher and still throwing HEAT - having a 301-strikeout season at age 42!
As far as non-pitchers, guys like Cobb and Ted Williams were still above average and effective hitters in their final few years, whereas Willie Mays and Pete Rose both played a few years past their effectiveness as hitters.
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Rockridge's music program hits a high note
The music program at Rockridge secondary rivals any in the school district, says director Ian Brown.
"We don't want to take second place to any school in the district, public or private," he says proudly of his Grade 8 to 12 band students.
Brown's goal is to increase enthusiasm about learning music while giving students role models to look up to.
"I work on as high a level of music that the kids can do," he tells The Outlook, adding it's vital for professional musicians to visit the classes.
Last Friday, as part of a program with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, around 100 students went to the symphony's rehearsal at the Orpheum Theatre downtown and will see an actual performance this week.
The program also included visits from musicians from VSO, who taught the band selections such as "Night on Bald Mountain" by Modest Mussorgsky.
"By participating in these kinds of programs, they want to play at a high level and their goals and objectives are much clearer as a result," says Brown.
But a love of music starts earlier than high school.
That's why Brown started the Rockridge Zone Concert Band, which brings elementary students together with his classes to learn what band is like in high school.
"I think the process of learning music is very similar to learning sports because skills are learned only by practicing," Brown explains.
"The students learn teamwork because they have to work individually and be precise as a team at the same time."
But keeping kids interested in music can be difficult, says Brown, with the increasing use of technology in and out of the classroom. Music, which involves face-to-face interaction, is a "socially vibrant activity where kids grow a lot," he adds.
Each year, five or six students go on to learn music at university.
Former Rockridge students are now at UBC, SFU, Capilano University and the Berklee College of Music in Boston, one of the top music schools in North America.
But the skills learned by band students go beyond music.
"Even if their jobs have nothing to do with music, what they learn is very important in life," Brown explains. "Employers have discovered those students who study music are good at teamwork and complicated task."
Rockridge's next performance is the annual Jazz Café on Feb. 2, where the audience will eat traditional New Orleans food. For more information, visit rockridgemusic.wordpress.com.


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Keva E. Clark uses her own experience to help families coordinate care for troubled children with service agencies in Saginaw County.
What is your job?
I am lead family representative for Saginaw MAX System of Care, which supports children with serious emotional disturbances who require services of two or more systems, such as mental health, juvenile justice, child welfare and special education.
It is my charge to supervise and provide training for family advocates and work in collaboration with project staff in all aspects of implementing the system of care.
What is the biggest challenge of your job?
To facilitate system-wide awareness of families' experiences and promote family engagement.
Who is in your family?
I am a single parent of two. They are the best part of me. My daughter is Kolby Holden, 13, and my son is Timothy Holden Jr., 18, and a freshman in college living with Aspergers Syndrome.
How does that help in your job?
I have sat at the table as an advocate for my own child and children in the classroom. I understand some of the challenges families of children with emotional disturbances face. I know that my personal and professional experience can be a great tool of support for them as they work to refocus mental health care in Saginaw County on the needs of families.
What are your hobbies?
My hobbies are coordinating concerts, conferences and faith-based events throughout the state. I also run motivational online support groups for single mothers and divorced women.
What are the most important issues in our community right now?
They are the excessive amount of crime and the need for a more coordinated systems approach from the many different agencies that may be involved in helping families of children with complex emotional and behavioral challenges.
What is something that surprised you recently?
What surprised me is that youth, families, community leaders and agencies came together to develop this countywide system to support these youth ages 6 to 21. And that the federal government's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provided a $9 million grant to continue this work.


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Performances of the Watertown-Mayer High School production of "Grease" open tonight (Thursday) with a three-day run, Nov 15-17, at 7 p.m. in the school's Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at the door, and cost $4 for students and $6 for adults.
The musical, set in 1959 at fictional Rydell High School, follows ten working-class teenagers as they navigate the complexities of the teen-age years. It's a flashback to '50's Rock and Roll, with a spirited class of hub-cap stealing, hot rod loving boys and their wise-cracking girls. When wholesome good girl Sandy (Lyndzi Durkin) and greaser renegade Danny (Josh Loomis) fall in love over the summer, they never expect to see each other again, but when they both discover that they're now attending the same high school, social differences challenge their romance. While they work to resolve their mutual attraction, the greasers, pink ladies, and the whole gang sings and dances its way through such nostalgic scenes as the pajama party, the prom, the burger palace, and the drive-in movie.
Leading the cast are Lyndzi Durkin as Sandy, Josh Loomis as Danny, Ian Klas as Keneckie, and Sarah Soley as Rizzo. The "Greasers" are Jeremy Nickunen – Roger, Tristan Gens – Doody, and Aaron Sweeney – Sonny. "Pink ladies" include Ana Alexander – Jan, Kathryn Jorgenson – Marty, and Brigit Larkin – Frenchy. Rounding out the cast are Liz Vouk – Miss Lynch, Meagan Campbell – Patty, Kira Hazelbaker -Cha Cha, Joe Reinert – Eugene, Jack Delluge – Johnny Casino, Jonathan Vouk – Teen Angel, Jay Boerner – Vince Fontaine, and chorus members Grace Filek, Michael Herzog, Jeremy Hipolito, Morgan Windsperger, Emalee Mader, Hannah Kroeger, Zoe Clark, Rebecca Czech, Olivia Cardel, and Amanda Anthonson. Instrumentalists include Caleb Farber, Isaac Vraspir, Alex Oas, Anna Phearman, and Katie Hillman.
The production is directed by Hannah Rosholt, artistic director; Shirlee Gilmore, music director; and Joyce Peterson, scene and costume manager.


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Envantage have worked with McBride on all of their United Kingdom manufacturing sites. Energy Action Plans produced as part of The Carbon Trust fully funded Initial Opportunities Assessment identified a 21% reduction in energy consumption and a 22% reduction in energy cost, worth approximately £325,000 per annum.
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McBride is Europe's leading supplier of private label household cleaning and personal care products. They operate 15 manufacturing sites in six countries. Over 90% of the top 30 European Retailers use McBride to manufacture some of their own label products.
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Historically Robert McBride had relied on effective contract negotiation to deliver reductions in energy. The sites had few systems in place to deliver effective energy management and had rarely undertaken site energy audits. Faced with sharp increases in its energy costs Robert McBride approached The Carbon Trust.
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Envantage have assisted Robert McBride in implementing the Initial Energy Action Plan. A fully automated monitoring and targeting system is being trialed in the group. A bespoke energy awareness training package has been prepared for use during their staff induction training. Variable speed drives have been installed on water pumps, air handling units, extrusion blow moulding lines and air compressors. With the assistance of Envantage McBride are implementing a similar energy efficiency programme throughout continental Europe.


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At the kind invitation of the Government of Azerbaijan, the eighteenth (ordinary) session of the International Bioethics Committee of UNESCO (IBC) was held in Baku, from 31 May to 2 June 2011, and attracted significant interest and participation from the local community as well as from representatives of Member States and external partners.
The opening and closing ceremonies, which both gathered a large number of local observers and media representatives, were honoured by the presence of Mahmud Karimov, President of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan. Mehriban Aliyeva, First Lady of Azerbaijan and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, and Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director-General, voiced their support through audio and video messages.
Three main topics were discussed: the principle of respect for human vulnerability and personal integrity as set forth in Article 8 of the Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights (2005), the issue of human cloning and international governance, and the issue of traditional medicine and its ethical implications.
One of the primary thrusts of the session was the finalization of the draft report of IBC on the principle of respect for human vulnerability and personal integrity. The report provides an account of the principle and the need to protect those who are especially vulnerable, in particular women whose case is specifically highlighted. IBC's work on this issue aims at enjoining states, but also individuals, groups, communities, institutions and public or private corporations, to secure the protection of groups and individuals with special vulnerability.
The session also offered the opportunity for an active and challenging dialogue on different perspectives of health care in relation to the issue of ethical implications of traditional medicine. The three invited practitioners representing traditional health practices from India, Latin America and Africa, and a presentation on Chinese traditional medicine, enabled to widen the IBC's discussion with different points of view and provided an internal perspective of the practices of traditional medicine around the world.
In addition, an entire day was devoted to "Bioethics in Eastern Europe: Experiences, perspectives and new ethical challenges", with the participation of specialists from Azerbaijan and other countries from the region. The presentations and discussions highlighted the main priorities, specific needs and challenges the represented countries are specifically facing in the field of bioethics and voiced the region's general appreciation of UNESCO's efforts towards countries' capacity building and awareness raising.
During its final working session, the IBC requested its Bureau to consider the necessity and possible ways of pursuing its work on the issues of traditional medicine and human cloning. It was also requested to finalize the work programme of IBC for 2012-2013 by taking into account some of the topics which were identified as the most relevant themes such as biobanks; organ, tissue and cell transplantation (including trafficking); neuroscience; regenerative medicine and benefit sharing; and "non-discrimination". Election of the Bureau of IBCFinally, the IBC proceeded with the election of its Bureau: a Chairperson, three Vice-Chairpersons and a Rapporteur, who will remain in office until the end of the 20th regular session (2013), provided that they remain members of the Committee.
Due to the absence of possibly eligible IBC members from the Arab region, IBC decided to postpone the election of one remaining member of the Bureau from this region to its 19th session in 2012.
The composition of the new Bureau is as follows:
The next session of IBC will take place at UNESCO Headquarters in autumn 2012.
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How Split Air Conditioning System Works?
Split AC is a very suitable alternative for fitting on the wall, window or even for centralized air conditioner systems. There are many named used to describe split AC which includes duct-free air conditioning, mini split, ductless split and is one of the most efficient and way to cool a normal sized room. As this type of Air conditioning does not require any duct, the working of the unit is a bit different from that of the others. Here is a brief information about the working of the unit.
Components Used
When we talk about split AC, there are two components which are very familiar: compressor and evaporator. Both these elements are present in most of the wall AC or other common forms of air conditioners. The different in the Split air conditioner is that these units are not joined. They are splinted in two different units as the name suggests. The compressor of the air conditioner is fitted outside whereas the evaporator, which is the main unit of the system is fitted inside. The evaporator is the unit which will consist of fan that will blow air in the room.
Both the units of the system are properly connected with each other with the use of tubing and wires. Tubes which are used are also called as lines and are the mode of transport of air between the two sections of the unit. It is these lines which allow this type of AC to be ductless. As all these wires and tubes are so small if compared to other forms of AC the name 'Mini split' is very commonly used.
Functioning of AC
A compressor which consists of refrigerant gas is controlled with the help of an internal thermostat. In the compressor when the thermostat will detect warm air, it will activate the outdoor compressor. The compressor will then circulate the refrigerant gas which will increase the pressure as well as the temperature of the refrigerant. The refrigerant will then move towards the condenser for the process ahead.
Then inside the condenser, there is a cooling system which will remove all the heat from the high-pressure gas which will then let the gas change its phase and become a liquid. This will then chill the liquid which gets pushed through the tubing inside the unit which will then reach the evaporator system.
In the unit which is placed inside the evaporator fan will start collecting the warm air from the room and pass it on to the compressor through the chamber which that will be containing the chilled liquid in the refrigerant. The fan will then blow in the air which will now be cooling back in the room. This will lower the overall temperature of the space and make the air cooler. If the thermostat detects the air which is warmer than the desirable temperature of the space. The thermostat will detect the air which is warmer than the desirable which will continue the process. Any excess heat which remains in the system will be passed away from the outdoor of the compressor so that the cycle starts over again. Find out the best Melbourne snowman split system installations services.


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Relieve stress with the cute little Adipose Stress Toy. The Adipose might look adorable but they are actually aliens that feed on the fat from human bodies! Due to this fact, you shouldn't have a problem with squeezing this little creature to unwind.
Whenever you feel yourself getting stressed, simply squeze the Adipose for instant relief. Super soft, the Adipose will re-form to the original shape after you squeeze it. - A.D.
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It arrived earlier than expected and looked just like the picture on the website. The boxing had a little damage but it's not too much
I was a little disappointed with this purchase as it does not look as good as the pictures. The face is painted on a little messily, I feel it is far too soft for a stress toy and it goes clear in places when squeezed. Hopefully it won't pop but I'm not convinced that it won't.
Arrived in excellent condition within the time period I was given. It is exactly as described.
I bought this for myself but not as a stress reliever - I have some arthritis in my hands and use it to exercise them. It's softer than other exercise gadgets so doesn't strain or cause pain - and it's much more fun to use! My only concern is how much squeezing it will take as the material it's made from seems quite thin when stretched - time will tell. Great gift for stressed Whovians!
I was quite impressed by the size of this, however the eyes and mouth is poorly painted on and the toy itself looks dirty.
He's cute. Just looking at him brings a smile but squeezing him is very satisfying.
This is a super cute little alien and deffo a must have for any Doctor Who fan....especially the stressed out ones ;)
Really cute toy, but the material/texture wasn't what I was hoping for - it feels like it's filled with a heavy liquid, and has a very sticky touch since I'm guessing it's made from a rubbery/silicone material? Also smells very plasticky, and overall is not very nice to touch - rather defeating the purpose of the toy! But if you can get past that, I'm sure it would be pretty durable.


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Federal fisheries biologists have agreed to consider Endangered Species Act protection for a second salmon species in the Klamath River running from Southern Oregon across Northern California.
NOAA Fisheries Service says in a notice to be published Tuesday in the Federal Register that it accepted a petition filed by conservation groups on behalf of spring chinook, once the most prized and numerous of the salmon returning to the upper Klamath and Trinity rivers.
The Center for Biological Diversity and others blamed the declines on dams, logging, mining, water diversions, and overfishing.
The decision comes as the U.S. Department of Interior studies whether to go through with a landmark agreement to remove four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath to help salmon.
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Monday, Feb. 23, 2009 | 2:56 p.m.
Harrah's sent out a memo last week to employees gushing about the stimulus and the work done by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Veep Jan Jones wants employees to thank Reid and others in the delegation. But she doesn't tell them that two of the ones she lists voted against the bill!
On the flip side, the Clark County Republican Party has sent out a promotional email for a Wednesday rally in Las Vegas against Reid for allowing illegal aliens to have jobs. The missive was sent on behalf of the Federation for American Immigration Reform and claims: "Senator Harry Reid Has Sold Out American Workers and Bailed Out Illegal Aliens"
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World's fastest man
A strange development here at rookie camp today.
The guy who stole the show was a guy no one knew would be here: 100 meters world-record holder Justin Gatlin. He's trying out as a receiver, though he's a long shot to get an invitation to camp. But it sure is overwhelming to be able to call a guy the world's fastest man (or at least the former fastest man), evidenced by the fact that everyone wanted to interview the guy with the smallest football resume on the field.
Despite his grand success in track and field, Gatlin's outlook is bleak. He tested positive for banned substances in 2006 and is facing an eight-year ban from the sport. After the positive test, it was ruled that his 9.77-second world-record time in the 100 meters should be erased from the record books if he loses his appeal. His 2004 gold medal at the Athens Olympics will stand, however.
You can read more about him and get a sense of his football outlook in Saturday's St. Petersburg Times.


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I had blepharoplasty on both upper and lower eyelids. The right eye had a slight ectropion which is a lot better than it was (almost 100%). My eyes are very dry since this surgery last Feb.10. which has been very aggravating to live with. My eyes are also hollow looking especially the one that had the ectropion. What is your suggestion since the surgeon I chose doesn't seem to want to admit that he probably removed too much fat. I definitely am scared of more surgery.
What to Do About Hollow Eyes After Blepharoplasty?
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Hollow Eyes after Blepharoplasty
Lower lid hollowness following an overly aggressive lower blepharoplasty can likewise be improved. One must exercise care and caution, as lower lid skin and the underlying soft tissues are usually quite thin, and thus the lower lids are less able to conceal grafted fat. Fat grafting must be preformed conservatively here, with a plan for secondary and occasionally tertiary fat grafting procedures depending on the 'take' of the initial fat grafting surgery.
Many patients referred to me for treatment of these frustrating and difficult post-blepharoplasty problems have reported more than just a cosmetic improvement. Excessive removal of skin and fat during upper and lower blepharoplasty can impair normal lid function and cause or aggravate dry eye syndrome. In some cases the fat grafting procedure will restore suppleness and flexibility to peri-orbital soft tissues, make eyelid closing easier, and improve the truly irritating and aggravating symptoms of dry eye syndrome.
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Hollowness after blepharoplasty
The current trent to not remove as much fat as was done in the past. However, depending on your anatomy, a significant about of fat may need to be removed. Without pre and post op pictures, it is impossible to comment specifically on your surgery. However, after surgery if there is too much fat missing, then you may need some fat grafting to fill the areas. Alternatively, you may try a temporary dermal filler to see if you like the difference. A word of caution... make sure the person injecting you is experienced. Also, I would suggest using an HA product so if you don't like it, it can be melted with Hyaluronidase. Good luck.
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It is probably time to find a surgeon who specialized in fixing eyelid surgery.
It is my personal belief that many of the paradigms upon which lower eyelid surgery is performed are probably incorrect. This means that a surgeon can perform a perfect lower eyelid surgery and still get an unfavorable results. This scenario lends itself to surgeons that don't believe that there is anything wrong with a results like you are describing because they have trained themselves to believe that this is the expected outcome.
Without a personal examination, it is impossible to render a meaningful opinion. However, many people in your situation can be helped without surgery using under eye filler. The effects last a year or longer (easy two years in some cases). For some this time frame makes a very workable alternative to more eyelid surgery. For others, reconstructive midface surgery with a hand carved ePTFE orbital rim implant is the answer.
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Hollow eyes after blepharoplasty.
It seems that your lower lids are tight in addition to being hollow. The dryness can be improved by supporting your lower lids with a bilateral canthopexy. This reduces the evaporation of tear from your eye and improve your dryness. At the same time fat grafting can be done to improve the hollowness.
Hollowness in lower lids
Sometimes it is difficult to gauge how much fat to remove from the lower lids. Sometimes fillers or fat can be used to augment the hollowness.
Fat transfer is great for volume replacement
Although, you may not be happy with the volume loss, it is often difficult for doctors to judge the adequate amount to remove when getting rid of lower lid bags. Correction of this problem can only be performed with micro-droplets of fat. The viafill system is designed to accoplish this correction.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


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The new gas convection oven at the bakery is giving us a hard time. I live in FL and have never cooked or baked with gas - except while camping over a single burner. We don't even have a gas bbq - only charcoal for us. We had to buy a gas oven since the location we're in is going totally green. There are solar panels over the parking lot rafters, reclaimed water for flushing the toilets, and all the freezers/fridges had to be approved for energy efficiency. Thank heavens we also bought a regular oven with a stove top and that has saved us, but we keep looking at the convection with all its wonderful space with longing.
We just turned the thing on two days ago, but the temperature on the dial isn't matching the thermometer we put inside. At first the gas smell was very strong, but that seems to have gone away. Obviously we lowered the temperature on the dial to get the correct reading on the inside thermometer, but then we heard the gas click on or off (you know that poof sound it makes) and the inside temperature spiked again. When we thought we had it, we put cookies in and they spread out like melting ice cream. Plus things don't seem to be baking evenly.
If you been here - experienced that before, any advice would be greatly appreciated. We already called the company we bought it from, so let's see if they come out today.
It's a Bakers Pride oven if you need to know that.
I use a gas oven daily and haven't had this trouble. I would definitely have it looked at. I have a thermometer in my oven and it keeps the right temp. even when the gas clicks back on. I do keep my rack towards the center of the oven, not towards the lower end. I make sure that what I'm cooking is sitting in the center of the oven. I love mine.
Read the manual over because they are all different. My Mom's gas stove is different from mine. I made a pie in my Mom's and it didn't cook as well as in mine.
Good Luck. Once you figure it out you will love it. But I know how frustrating it is to have a new stove and orders to make. No time to play around with temps and rack location.


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CBD Provisions Changed My Mind about Tripe, and It Will Yours Too
Not your everyday tripe
Catherine Downes
Confession time: I haven't been the biggest fan of tripe. Before moving to Texas, I'd only eaten stomach a handful of times. The only instance I cleaned my plate was at Restaurant Eve, a four-star restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia, with a chef who could turn a shower shoe into a delicacy.
His tripe was braised until it was beyond tender and then breaded, fried and served with a tomato sauce. To me, it tasted a lot like lasagna, which is delicious, so I ate it in half a minute. But I left wondering: If something tastes so terrible that you have to completely, almost magically, convert it, why bother?
And then I moved to Texas.
Dallas, I soon discovered, does tripe. Many of the taquerías I visited had menudo on the menu, and my first apartment was right behind a Herrera's. If I saw tripe, I ordered it, and experienced reactions ranging from revulsion to tolerance to a fleeting sensation I can only refer to as "forced enjoyment." I still didn't love the stuff. It felt like work.
When I walked into CBD Provisions I was ready for the same routine. Instead, I experienced a sort of tripe epiphany. This wasn't forced enjoyment. It was a genuinely pleasurable experience.
Chef Michael Sindoni uses chorizo with purpose, but he stops short of covering up the tripe's own character -- and it's delicious. I started by spooning a little of the stew on a slice of bread but determined the toast was an unnecessary step, delaying the spicy stew's ultimate destination. The dish was empty in a few minutes and then I realized the real reason the bread was served as a side -- to wipe the bowl clean.
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We use two kinds of heaters, electric and chemical
We use HotHands hand and body warmers for our larger payload boxes. They provide 130°F Heat source. They don't work well at high altitude but you can get a little bit of heat for your electronics so they don't get too cold. You can find these at Wal-Mart or a sporting goods store.
for the little payload boxes we make electrical heaters.
Our heater is made from 1 to 3, 5.1 Ohm 5W resistors, we place these on a circuit board
Cut the board to fit the resistors
Put the leads of the resistor through the board and solder two leads on one end together.
You'll need one 9V battery for each resistor.
Take 1 9V battery snap for each 9V
Solder the red leads together
Solder the black leads together
Solder the black leads to a switch
Solder a black wire to the other switch terminal
Take the remaining two resistor leads and solder one to the black wire from the switch and the other lead to the red 9V lead
Take wire mesh and cut out a section to fit over and around your resistors
Attach it in place however you want.
Flip the switch and make sure the resistors heat up, it's also a good idea to test the voltage of the circuit to make sure the batteries are giving enough juice (~9.5V). The batteries will drop in voltage to about 7.5V in the first half minute. If it goes down too much lower your batteries won't last very long


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In June 2006 I wrote about Dennis Murphy and his unusual way to carry hist smart car.
Today I heard from Carl-Erik "Stina" Johnsson of Helsingborg, Sweden with his solution. The truck is a 1990 Volvo that he bought new and used for 2,300,000 kms in his trucking company. There is a hydraulic crane and on the cage top a loop to fit the crane hook. It take around 12-15 minutes to load or unload.
Amazing system Stina.
When I ordered the Camaro I got it with summer tires on steel wheels. My plan was to put winter tires on then get alloy rims for the summer tires. Well it is spring and time to order rims. These are the ones that I decided on.
Last year, I decided that I would drive my 2012 Camaro in the winter. Mention this to friends and they haul out their horror stories of driving an old Camaro or Firebird in the snow. My research led me to believe that my new Camaro would fare better.
The first challenge was to find tires, as few companies make them for sports cars. I bought the Goodyear Eagle Ultra Grip GW-3, a full V-rated winter tire, from Superior Tire in Port Perry. They mounted the snows on the original steel rims, and I will purchase alloy rims in the spring for the summers.
My first impression was that the tires were a bit noisier, but they felt firm and performed nicely. My main winter vehicle is a Jeep, so I am using the Camaro only on days when the snow is not too deep. The weight distribution on the Camaro is nearly ideal at 52/48. The 3.6L direct-injection V6 has a nice linear power curve for predictable acceleration, while the six-speed manual transmission gives me control.
This has been a mild winter, but while the Camaro's low ground clearance limits its deep snow ability, I am amazed at how well the car handles in normal winter conditions. I miss heated seats, but the large engine warms up the interior quickly.
The reason I use the Jeep now is not deep snow; it is the mud on our dirt road. I hate getting my yellow car dirty.
The era of me owning a muscle car has begun. What has amazed me is how many "mature" men I see in bold sports cars. Those with a sharp eye will notice I put my IR SMART license plate on the car. I knew I was going to order a vanity plate so I thought why buy a regular one. I held a discussion on Facebook with suggestions such as BUMBLEB, MELOYELO, DOT RICH, I ROC, CMYELOCR, CNUCMENW and IR KWIK. Many of the suggested plated were already taken. I guess plates with grammar errors are not as popular so I got IR FAST. Thanks Carol for the suggestion.
A few weeks ago I sold my smart car of 7+ years. The green on green car while not quick was definitely an attention getter. An era had ended.
I did this interview on Aug 21, 2006 about Camaro coming to the Oshawa plant.
Joe Duarte, Autonet Sr. Editor, and I were interviewed by Janette Luu on Canoe Live discussing the announcement that GM Oshawa will build the new Camaro.
Sun TV – Canoe Live – Aug 21,2006
A new era starts this weekend as I take possession of my own Camaro a yellow with the retro "heritage" wheels. I never dreamed that I would buy the car I was commenting on.


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Food traceability rules being tightened
A report into New Zealand's largest ever food safety scare says the country is not putting nearly enough funding into food safety research.
Today the Government released a report covering part of its inquiry into the events which led to worldwide concern that a bacteria which could cause botulism could be in Fonterra products around the world.
Contaminated whey product could not be immediately traced by New Zealand's largest company, but was known to be in infant formula, creating concern among mothers around the world, including China.
While it was eventually determined that the fears were unfounded, New Zealand's dairy products are still blocked from entering some countries as a result and its reputation for food safety was placed under intense scrutiny.
Today's release covers a review of New Zealand's food safety regulations, but does not discuss the chain of events concerning the botulism scare, as a separate report examining Fonterra's response is being undertaken by the Ministry of Primary Industries.
That report, which could take another three months could potentially lead to Fonterra being prosecuted.
Today's release gave a generally positive view of New Zealand's food safety regime, but makes 29 recommendations, all of which have been approved in principle, along with up to $12 million in funding to implement them.
Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye said the report, already translated into mandarin and passed to officials in Beijing, said the report had expressed "extreme confidence in our overall systems".
However the report also criticised a lack of spending on research into food safety, specifically a lack of government funding.
"A surprising finding by the Inquiry was the low level of government funding for scientific research in the food safety sector, including in the dairy industry, given its importance to the national economy."
Interviewees said research for food safety struggled to obtain funding, noting that of the hundreds of millions spent in the primary growth partnership, not a cent was being spent on food safety research, the report said.
As part of a ramp up in funding, the report recommended the establishment of a centre of food safety science and research, which could cost $5 million a year.
Kaye said today that the issue of a lack of funding had not been raised with her at all before the report, although food safety was a "significant priority" for the government.
She said the warning was not on existing risks, but ones that would come in the future.
"The tone of this report is 'you're world leading, overall your systems are sound, but there will be risks in the future'," Kaye said at a press conference this morning.
Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings welcomed the report, saying it affirmed New Zealand's position as a global leader in food production and safety.
''We have learned critical lessons from what has been a difficult experience, and the findings of this forward-looking review are an important step in our own reputational rebuild,'' Spierings said.
"It is encouraging that many of the recommendations are in line with our own conclusions about the robustness of New Zealand's food production and safety systems.''
Labour's primary industries spokesman Damien O'Connor pointed the finger at "cost cutting" in food safety, claiming the report was an indictment on the creation of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).
"The report found MPI's role in overseeing the safety of food exported to our international markets became blurred amidst the ministry's many other roles,'' O'Connor said in a statement.
"MPI dropped the ball on food safety and New Zealand's international reputation has been permanently damaged.
The recommendations include:
● putting more officials in China, where exports have trebled since 2007, to build trust there.
● making the Ministry for Primary Industries responsible for crisis-response legislation.
● expanding tools to give officials more power to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
● requiring the dairy industry to improve its traceability of its products, standardising the process for product recalls, and requiring recall simulations.
● giving priority to reforming regulations covering infant formula.
Kaye said today's release did not cover any questions which would determine whether the Government did anything wrong in the botulism scare, although it was possible that issues about its response would be raised in the final part of the report covering the chain of events in August.
"I have had overwhelming feedback from industry, from overseas countries, from other politicians that have said what they think, the government's response has been outstanding, and that we have moved quickly, we didn't create this situation, but we have moved quickly to restore confidence."
Guy said he expected the report would help ease restrictions still being placed on New Zealand dairy products, including a small restriction in China, and wider restrictions in Russia.
The initial response from officials in China to the report had been positive, Guy said.


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Salmonella Outbreak in Leads to Recall of CDC Workers
The federal government has had to recall 30 of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in order to deal with a Salmonella outbreak that has affected 18 states.
Salmonella and the Government Shutdown
Poultry products distributed primarily in Oregon, California, and Washington have been identified as a link to a recent outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg. Of 18 states that have been affected, 278 illnesses have been reported according to the Food Safety and Inspection Service. Approximately 42 percent of those infected have required hosptialization.
The likely source, according to CNN, is Foster Farms plants based in central California, which have labeled the following codes on packaging: P6137, P6137A, and P7632. Though Foster Farms has not recalled the products yet, many food chains are pulling the chicken from the shelves.
With the CDC previously running at 32 percent due to the government shutdown, the federal goverment had to recall 30 furloughed staff members to help deal with the outbreak.
Effects of Salmonella Poisoning
- Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps vomiting, chills, muscle pains and headaches 12 to 72 hours after ingestion.
- In healthy adults, symptoms may last 4 to 7 days, however there is a risk of the infection spreading beyond the bloodstream and causing death if there is no treatment with antibiotics. Risks are significantly higher in children.
- Salmonella is the top cause of foodborne illness according to the Center for Disease Control with over 48 million people contracting food poisoning yearly.
- Consumers are recommended to cook chicken products at a heat of over 165 degrees Fahrenheit to kill off bacteria.
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An international private health care company is refusing to let its patients be treated at Bradford Royal Infirmary after a damning report said the hospital had failed to meet four of six national standards.
In the latest "worrying" development, Bupa has suspended its use of the hospital, citing concerns about watchdog enforcement action following an inspection at BRI.
A whistleblower, who works at BRI but asked to remain anonymous, contacted the Telegraph & Argus to say: "In effect, Bupa are saying it's okay for NHS patients but not good enough for their patients."
The decision has bemused Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which pointed out that Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspectors did not even visit the private ward.
But Bupa said the suspension would remain until either the Warning Notice, served by the CQC, to improve staffing was lifted or the Trust gave sufficient assurances.
It is understood that consultants who work on the private York Suite were informed of the decision by a Bupa letter.
Bupa medical director Dr Annabel Bentley said customer's health and wellbeing was an absolute priority.
"The CQC's recent report about standards of care at Bradford Royal Infirmary identified concerns about quality, particularly staffing standards. As a result, we have temporarily suspended Bupa recognition of the hospital which means that private treatment there will not be covered, while it addresses the CQC's concerns," she said.
Around 100 Bupa customers use BRI annually.
Chief operating officer at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Helen Barker said: "We were surprised that Bupa has temporarily suspended its contract with the BRI, given the CQC inspectors reported no issues with the services on the York Suite.
"We have sent Bupa a detailed response providing them with assurances about the care and treatment we provide to their patients, in addition to the significant steps we have taken to immediately improve standards around staffing in our A&E department and two other wards, which was the main area of concern raised in the CQC inspection last October.
"We are confident that all patients are cared for and treated appropriately at BRI."
Bupa said it suspended its recognition of any hospitals which had enforcement notices served on them by the CQC – but there are concerns that sends out the wrong message.
Bradford East MP David Ward said: "What I'm concerned about is that it's sending out the message that it's a second class service."
The Lib Dem said it was a "little bit of a knee-jerk reaction and too close to 'guilty until proven innocent' – especially as the part used by private patients was not inspected."
Bradford West Respect MP George Galloway said he had met the trust's chief executive and was confident issues were being corrected.
"I'd be the first to say if I thought the hospital was sub-standard," he said.
"Maybe BRI should tell them to get lost."
Gerry Sutcliffe, the Bradford South Labour MP, said: "The Trust identified they'd got a problem, which was confirmed by the CQC and the Trust have set out steps to put things right.
"It's slightly worrying that a company like Bupa decided to do that."
Shipley Tory MP Philip Davies said: "They're entitled to make that decision and they've got to do the best for their policy holders."
Bupa said it would cover treatment for customers whose treatment was pre-authorised before January 13.


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Higgins gives Mavs big lift against Highlands
Dave Fleming sees it every day in practice. And when Megan Rush lunged for a dig and Haleigh Higgins slammed it home in the fifth set Saturday night against New Mexico Highlands, the Colorado Mesa University coach left his feet, clenching his fist.
The play gave the Mavericks a 9-6 lead, one they refused to give up in their 21-25, 25-20, 25-18, 17-25, 15-11 victory at Brownson Arena.
"That play toward the end when Rush dove in for the setter dump and Haleigh terminated at the end ... we see that every day in practice," Fleming said.
"We just don't see it when there's another team on the other side of the net and there are refs and fans. There's our team! That's what we see; I'm glad they got to show everybody else."
Higgins, a sophomore outside hitter, had the match Fleming has been looking for someone — anyone — to have all season.
And even after 56 swings and a career-high 21 kills, Higgins was ready for more.
"It feels great, I still want to be swinging," she said, grinning.
The win moved the Mavericks (10-16, 5-11 RMAC) back into a tie with Highlands (11-16, 5-11) for fourth place in the RMAC West Division.
Fleming said he knew if one of the Mavericks had a breakout night, the rest would follow, and they did.
"That's all I wanted to see, even if we lost that game five, the fight's back," Fleming said. "Haleigh had a great match and that's the point we've been trying to make, if someone has that fight, someone else will follow."
Rebecca Sellers had 14 kills, Kelly Regimbal nine and Antoinette McCormick had 11 in the middle, including a couple of no-doubters as she went high above the net and slammed the ball straight down on the other side of the net.
Mesa's hitting percentages steadily improved from having only two more kills than errors through the first two sets to only two errors in the final set.
"Sometimes (it's) pretty ball, sometimes we have great digs and a great set and then a bad swing," Higgins said. "Sometimes the best volleyball is dirty volleyball, where it's scrappy on both sides and people are diving everywhere, long rallies because nobody's letting the ball out or hit the floor. That's the best volleyball to play."
Colorado Mesa won 12 individual events in the Colorado School of Mines Duals.
Kent Stavrakas won the 100-yard freestyle in 46.90 seconds and the 50 freestyle in 21.63 to lead the men's team.
Brock Martin won the 1-meter (286.65) and 3-meter (313.28) diving events and Austin Detra won the 1,650 freestyle (17 minutes, 32.55 seconds).
Briana Purkapile led the Mesa women with wins in the 100 freestyle (55.46) and the 50 freestyle (25.73).
Kelly Hogan won the 200 freestyle (1:59.14), Jaclyn McMillen won the 200 backstroke (2:14.90) and Ashley Ochsner took first in the 200 breaststroke (2:40.54).


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MIAMI (Oct. 31)
Between 500 and 1,500 Cuban Jews have migrated to this city in recent months, and the potentials of a new Jewish refugee problem may be shaping up, it was revealed here today. Leaders of the Jewish community are quick to point out, however, that the Jewish migration from Cuba has not been caused by any signs of official anti-Semitism on the island, or by any Cuban governmental actions that affect Jews specifically.
The Jewish community is on the alert, against the possibility that a further influx of Cuban Jews may in the near future have an impact upon the facilities of the various local and national Jewish organizations concerned with immigration, resettlement, and vocational guidance.
Sam J. Heiman, president of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, and the organization's executive director, Samuel Cohen, have confirmed that one of the first tasks facing the Jewish community here is the ascertainment of the exact number of Cuban Jews who have come here. The 500-1,500 figure is an "educated" guess within a wide range, while some Jews here believe that the number of Cuban Jews who have arrived in Miami and vicinity recently may run to as high a figure as 2,000.
United Hias Service, Inc., the international immigrant aid society, has sent two department heads from its national headquarters in New York to look into the situation here. The executives, Ann S. Petluck and Harvey M. Friedman, agreed with the local leaders that the influx of Cuban Jewry needs careful watching. "We are concerned with the possible emergence of future problems," Miss Petluck stated, "and we wish to ascertain what existing agencies can do now to assist those Jewish Cuban refugees who may need service."
One of the immediate problems concerning the Cuban Jewish refugees is their status as immigrants. The majority are here with tourist visas, and most of them do not seem to know how to extend their stay in the United States.
Various steps have been taken by the Jewish community to try to find out the exact number of Jewish refugees from Cuba here, and to try to direct those Cuban Jewish refugees who may need services to the proper agencies. Signs in Spanish have been posted at airports, informing Cuban Jewish refugees of the names and addresses of some of the local Jewish agencies. American immigration authorities have also been contacted with requests that they direct Cuban Jews to some of the major Jewish social welfare and aid agencies here.
Cuba's Jewish population, at the time the Castro regime took over the government of that country, was about 11,000. Of the total, about 7,000 lived in Havana, About three-quarters of the Jews in Cuba were in small retail trade, about 15 percent were connected with larger mercantile establishments, and approximately 10 percent were in various consumer-goods, professional or service categories.
Most of the Cuban Jews here seem to have brought along enough money to meet their immediate needs for some time, Jewish leaders here believe. But many of them need direction and guidance, not only in regard to their immigrant status but also about business and job possibilities and about Jewish religious facilities available to them.


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"When you refuse to apologize, it actually makes you feel more empowered," he said. "That power and control seems to translate into greater feelings of self-worth."
Ironically, Okimoto said, people who refused to apologize ended up with boosted feelings of integrity.
The researchers are not suggesting that refusing to apologize is a useful life strategy: Okimoto himself said he has little trouble apologizing. The interpersonal benefits of apologizing are huge, and an apology can renew bonds not only between people but also between countries.
Okimoto believes the research, in fact, may provide a clue on how best to get people to apologize.