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Body temperature is a
measure of the body's ability to generate and get rid of heat. The body is very
good at keeping its temperature within a narrow, safe range in spite of large
variations in temperatures outside the body.
When you are too hot,
the blood vessels in your skin expand (dilate) to carry the excess heat to your
skin's surface. You may begin to sweat, and as the sweat evaporates, it helps
cool your body. When you are too cold, your blood vessels narrow (contract) so
that blood flow to your skin is reduced to conserve body heat. You may start
shivering, which is an involuntary, rapid contraction of the muscles. This
extra muscle activity helps generate more heat. Under normal conditions, this
keeps your body temperature within a narrow, safe range.
Your body
temperature can be measured in many locations on your body. The mouth, ear,
armpit, and rectum are the most commonly used places. Temperature can also be
measured on your forehead.
Thermometers are calibrated in either degrees
Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C), depending on the custom of the region.
Temperatures in the United States are often measured in degrees Fahrenheit, but
the standard in most other countries is degrees Celsius.
Most people think
of a "normal" body temperature as an oral temperature of
98.6°F (37°C). This is an
average of normal body temperatures. Your temperature may actually be 1°F
(0.6°C) or more above or below
98.6°F (37°C). Also, your
normal body temperature changes by as much as 1°F (0.6°C) throughout the day,
depending on how active you are and the time of day. Body temperature is very
sensitive to hormone levels and may be higher or lower when a woman is
ovulating or having her menstrual period.
rectal or ear (tympanic membrane) temperature reading
is slightly higher than an oral temperature reading. A
temperature taken in the armpit is slightly lower than an oral
temperature reading. The most accurate way to measure body temperature is to take a rectal temperature.
In most adults, an oral
temperature above 100°F (37.8°C) or a rectal or ear temperature above
101°F (38.3°C) is considered a
fever. A child has a fever when his or her rectal temperature is
100.4°F (38°C) or
A fever may occur as a
reaction to:
abnormally low body temperature (hypothermia) can be serious, even
life-threatening. Low body temperature may occur from cold exposure,
shock, alcohol or drug use, or certain metabolic
disorders, such as
diabetes or
hypothyroidism. A low body temperature may also be
present with an infection, particularly in newborns, older adults, or people
who are frail. An overwhelming infection, such as
sepsis, may also cause an abnormally low body
Heatstroke occurs when the body fails to regulate its own temperature and body
temperature continues to rise. Symptoms of heatstroke include mental changes
(such as confusion, delirium, or unconsciousness) and skin that is red, hot,
and dry, even under the armpits.
Classic heatstroke can develop
without exertion when a person is exposed to a hot environment and the body is
unable to cool itself effectively. In this type of heatstroke, the body's
ability to sweat and transfer the heat to the environment is reduced. A person
with heatstroke may stop sweating. Classic heatstroke may develop over several
days. Babies, older adults, and people who have chronic health problems have the
greatest risk of this type of heatstroke.
Exertional heatstroke
may develop when a person is working or exercising in a hot environment. A
person with heatstroke from exertion may sweat profusely, but the body still
produces more heat than it can lose. This causes the body's temperature to rise
to high levels.
Both types of heatstroke cause severe dehydration
and can cause body organs to stop functioning. Heatstroke is a life-threatening medical emergency requiring emergency medical
Body temperature is checked to:
Take your temperature several times
when you are feeling well to find out what is normal for you. Check your
temperature in both the morning and evening, since body temperature can vary by
as much as 1°F (0.6°C) throughout the day.
Wait at least 20 to 30
minutes after smoking, eating, or drinking a hot or cold liquid before taking
your temperature. Also, wait at least an hour after vigorous exercise or a hot
Several different types of thermometers are
Glass thermometers containing mercury are no longer
recommended. If you have a glass thermometer, contact your local health
department for instructions on how to dispose of it safely. If you break a
glass thermometer, call your local poison control center immediately.
Before taking a body temperature,
review the instructions for how to use your specific thermometer. General methods of taking a
temperature are described below.
Oral is the most
common method of taking a temperature. To get an accurate temperature, the
person must be able to breathe through the nose. If this is impossible because
of a stuffy nose or lack of cooperation, use the rectum, ear, or armpit to take the
This is the
location to measure body temperature most accurately. It is recommended for
babies, small children, and people who cannot hold a thermometer safely in
their mouths. It is also used when getting the most accurate measurement is
See a picture of
how to take the rectal temperature of a baby.
Taking a temperature in the armpit may not be as accurate as
taking an oral or rectal temperature.
Ear thermometers
may need to be cleaned before they are used.
Taking your temperature by mouth is only mildly uncomfortable,
since you must keep your mouth closed and breathe through your nose while the
thermometer is in place.
Taking a rectal temperature can be
slightly uncomfortable but should not be painful.
Taking your
temperature with an ear thermometer causes little or no discomfort. It is not
inserted very far into the ear, and it provides a reading in only a few
seconds. For this reason, the ear thermometer is widely used in doctor offices and hospitals. But it may be less accurate than rectal
Taking your temperature with a thermometer that is placed on the skin, such as a plastic strip
thermometer or a temporal artery thermometer , should not cause any discomfort. Use of a plastic strip thermometer feels like having an adhesive bandage on your forehead. The slight pressure of a temporal artery thermometer as it glides across the skin is not painful.
There is very little risk of complications from
taking a temperature.
When taking a rectal temperature, do not
insert the thermometer into the rectum more than
0.5 in. (1.25 cm) to
1 in. (2.5 cm). Further
insertion can be painful and may damage rectal tissues.
Body temperature is a measure of the
body's ability to generate and get rid of heat.
When you tell your doctor about your temperature
measurement, be sure to mention whether it was taken on the forehead or in the
mouth, rectum, armpit, or ear.
The average normal temperature
is 98.6°F (37°C). But "normal"
varies from person to person. Your temperature will also vary throughout the
day, usually being lowest in the early morning and rising as much as 1°F
(0.6°C) in the early evening. Your temperature may also rise by 1°F (0.6°C) or
more if you exercise on a hot day. A woman's body temperature typically varies
by 1°F (0.6°C) or more through her
menstrual cycle, peaking around the time of
Oral, ear (tympanic), rectal, or temporal artery temperature
Armpit (axillary) temperature
A rectal or ear temperature of
less than 97°F (36.1°C)
means a low body temperature (hypothermia).
Inaccurate temperature readings
can be caused by:
CitationsAl-Mukhaizeem F, et al. (2004). Comparison of temporal artery, rectal and esophageal core temperatures in children: Results of a pilot study. Paediatrics and Child Health, 9(7): 461–465.Greenes DS, Fleisher GR (2001). Accuracy of a noninvasive temporal artery thermometer for use in infants. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, 155(3): 376–381.Other Works ConsultedAuwaerter PG (2007). Approach to the patient with fever. In LR Barker et al., eds., Principles of Ambulatory Medicine, 7th ed., pp. 457–465. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.El-Radhi AS, Barry W (2006). Thermometry in paediatric practice. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 91(4): 351–356.
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Casino gambling is tied to theft of $100,000 at WNY churches
The Buffalo News
05 November 2012
BY: Dan Herbeck
A nun with a casino gambling problem will be charged today with stealing more than $100,000 from two churches where she worked in Orleans County, The Buffalo News learned late Sunday.
The felony grand larceny charge will be filed against Sister Mary Anne Rapp, who in recent years has been assigned to St. Mary Catholic Church in Holley and its sister church, St. Mark, in nearby Kendall.
Sister Mary Anne is scheduled to answer the charges in Kendall Town Court this evening, Orleans County District Attorney Joseph V. Cardone confirmed Sunday night.
"This is a situation that was brought to our attention by the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo and has been under investigation for months by the [Orleans County] Sheriff's Office," Cardone said. "It's not a situation where the sister has been living an extravagant life. I think there are indications that she has a gambling problem."
Investigators believe that donations made by parishioners were stolen by the nun, and she has been treated for an addiction to casino gambling, sources close to the case told The News.
More detailed information is expected to be released after tonight's court appearance.
Although there have been several cases in recent years in which at least one priest and several area church employees were caught stealing large amounts of money to finance casino gambling addictions or extravagant spending, Cardone said he does not recall any such case involving any local nuns.
"I've been district attorney since 1992, and I don't remember ever prosecuting a nun for anything," Cardone said. "I would hate to call a case like this a sign of the times. I think there were incidents that happened in years past that were handled in a different way. I'd like to think we're more transparent about these things than we were years ago."
Sister Mary Anne was unavailable to comment. Her attorney, James P. Harrington, told The News he could not comment on the case.
Terrence M. Connors, the lead attorney for the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, said he is well aware of the case and called it unfortunate.
According to Connors, Sister Mary Anne was placed on administrative leave more than a year ago after an audit conducted by the Diocese at the request of the Rev. Mark J. Noonan, pastor of the two churches.
"This was a situation where a new pastor came in and requested an audit by the Diocese audit committee," Connors said. "The audit turned up some irregularities, which we then reported to the Orleans County DA, so his staff could determine whether criminal charges were warranted."
Until recently, Sister Mary Anne was listed as a "pastoral associate" at St. Mark Church in the small rural community of Kendall. On the website of the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity's Holy Name Province, she is listed as a resident of the Stella Niagara mother house in Lewiston. Authorities said she is about 50 years old.
Investigator Corey Black handled the case for the Sheriff's Office, Cardone said. The thefts allegedly took place over a period of months, and police believe that the amount stolen was in excess of $100,000.
While local authorities could not recall another recent case in which a nun was accused of theft, there have been a number of similar incidents involving church employees and at least one priest:
• In July 2009, the Rev. F. Norman Sullivan, 74, admitted in court that he had been stealing for years from Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Cheektowaga. While making a salary of $20,000, Sullivan admitted, he stole nearly $214,000 over a period of eight years. He owned condos in Fort Myers, Fla., and the Virgin Islands, and repaid all the money after investigators caught him.
• In June 2008, Randall Kozlowski admitted in court that he stole nearly $400,000 while keeping the books for another Cheektowaga parish, Our Lady Help of Christians. Kozlowski said he routinely wrote checks to himself to cover gambling debts.
• In July 2007, former church office manager Maureen Durrell was sentenced to six months in prison after she was convicted of stealing $488,000 from St. Christopher Church in the Town of Tonawanda. The Erie County District Attorney's Office said she spent stolen money on lavish vacations, home improvements and family expenses.


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All right, all right, all right!
We're right in the thick of E3 and we figured now is as good a time as any to go deeper on what we can expect this year, not just for the expo but for the gaming industry as a whole. Of course, there's only so much you can cover in an article before eyes start to glaze over so, for more discussion, be sure to tune into R9Cast, Horseplay! LIVE, Gaming History 101, The B-Team Podcast, 42 Level One, and other great shows on the AllGames and GeekyAntics networks.
This E3's theme is Inspiring Worlds. I'm ready to be inspired.. But I'm not holding my breath. If the past decade or so has taught us anything it's that the big brands driving the industry just want to collect easy paychecks. They'll keep regurgitating the same old crap so long as we buy in.. But maybe we will be surprised – hey, there's always hope!
…Inspire my world, BABY!
…And, now, the obligatory E3 presser schedule, in case you missed it:
E3 2016 Livestream Schedule (Corrected)
Sunday, June 12th 2016
Bethesda – 7PM PT / 10PM ET
Monday, June 13th 2016
Microsoft – 9:30AM PT / 12:30PM ET
PC Gaming Show – 11:30AM PT / 2:30PM ET
Ubisoft – 1PM PT / 4PM ET
Sony – 6PM PT / 9PM ET
Tuesday, June 14th 2016
Nintendo – 24-Hour Gameplay Bonanza
Other – Random surprises from Activision and others?
Since 2015, Twitch has been open with event coverage, allowing broadcasters to co-host and crowdchat E3 pressers. Sharing is caring, which is a lesson Nintendo should pay attention too.. But more on that later. Don't forget to use the proper tags when chatting about the event! #E3onTwitch
E3 Highlights, Hopes & Predictions
EA – Outside of Mass Effect, I'm not expecting any "drop your pants" moments from Electronics Arts. It's a shame because we continue to see the old guard becoming less and less relevant. I mean, just look at Konami and Capcom. Expect sports, racing, and Battlefield.
Okay, to be fair, I think Titanfall is an under-rated franchise and from what I've seen of Titanfall 2, I am eager to play. The multiplayer is fun and fast-paced.. Plus it has mechs. You can't go wrong with that combo.
Now, if you want to really have a drop-the-mic moment, EA has a few options. They can announce a deep discount on the year-long EA Access. They'll likely announce new games in the vault which is cool but not earth-shattering. The only way EA will get my jollies all tingly is if they bring back Mass Effect 3's multiplayer with more polish or dust off one of their classics. Maybe General Chaos or Mutant League Football? Yeah, I know: wishful thinking.
Oh yeah, e-Sports will be a big thing. I'll give EA that: they at least are bolstering competitive gaming but I wish they diversified beyond the typical sports and shooter games. A new (and good) Burnout would be great. Heck, I actually liked Burnout Paradise – call me crazy but… Crossing my fingers!
Bethesda – At the top of everyone's list is Elder Scrolls 6 but I wonder if it's too soon. People are still playing Skyrim and it's endless mods; furthermore, Elder Scrolls Online fills the void quite well. Then there's the elusive Elder Scrolls: Legends TCG/CCG set to release on PC and iOS. I think they have Tamriel covered for now and should lean towards delay another major Elder Scrolls installment to get it right.
Looking at the most recent releases and buzz, we can expect new announcement regarding Dishonored 2, Wolfenstein, and The Evil Within. The latter is interesting because the game got mixed reviews yet it sold quite well. The Evil Within is a reminder that, even when people ask for something, they remain unhappy; after all, it's as close to classic Resident Evil survival horror as we've seen in recent times.
A new Wolfenstein would be interesting but I would like to see announcements about significant expansions to DOOM and plans for the franchise as a platform. Since ID is under the Bethesda umbrella, I wonder how soon before we'll see a new Quake game but, again, it's familiar territory. Still, it's what the people want. New DOOM modes would be awesome and that's highly market. As for forgotten games, the fans seem to want a new Prey so maybe we'll see that, too!
I'm curious to see if Bethesda can lead the way with a new IP as it seems all the big studios and publishers are sticking to safe plays. I'm surprised they haven't jumped into the sci-fi arena beyond Fallout. Something less.. Dystopian? Oh yeah.. Everyone has been begging for a remastered Skyrim so I'm sure that will be announced in place of a new Elder Scrolls game.
Ubisoft – Rainbow Six: Siege has been a real treat, as much as people like to poop all over it. It's an unapologetic, pure multiplayer experience and they keep building upon it by adding more customization and characters. I'd like to see new gameplay modes and I'm hopefully they're committed to the game as a platform and not a one-and-done release.
Any announcement related to Assassin's Creed will make me eyeroll. The series went from being one of my most beloved to a crapfest of regurgitated junk. I'm hoping they dedicate enough resources to Ghost Recon. In fact, call me crazy, but I wouldn't mind a remastered GRAW. Those games were great for competitive play, as much as people laugh at the possibility that they'll become forgotten pack-ins.
The Ubi Art division has the potential to churn out more quality, unique games. Child Of Light, Valiant Hearts, and Rayman are a good start. Let's see more. This is one of those few times where I'm okay with artsy-fartsy in my games.. Because the gameplay is FUN!
Nintendo – We've been promised anime shows, mobile games and deeper online experiences for 2016 but so far we haven't gotten many specifics. Nintendo seems to be hanging their hopes up on Zelda for now and they're hoping that the anticipation will be enough to bridge the gap before they make the next major announcement.
There's no Nintendo NX demo yet so what we really need to hear about are some compelling partnerships and maybe some surprising new IPs (yeah right). The reality is that Nintendo remains a toy maker and can't seriously compete with Sony and Microsoft directly.. Right now.
On the bright side, they're finally opening up and playing nice with others. Games will be ported to mobile. Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem will be the first free-to-start offerings on iOS and Android. Miitomo also shows promise of a world where Nintendo realizes that this Internet, community building, and social media stuff is not a passing fad. I think they've also learned that you need more than a gimmick to be relevant these days. Anyone remember Wii Fit?
Sony – We can expect more ports and perhaps more revivals of old games. Sony has been "leading" this generation in terms of console sales but they're lacking in the variety department. With that, I think they'll hope that PS Neo and VR hype will be enough. Perhaps we'll have an immediate launch and price announcement?
VR has some momentum still so I'm sure Sony will announce more about their offerings thereof. Hopefully, this will be a platform they will stick with as we all know how bad of a track record they have with new formats (Blu-Ray was a rare win for them). That said, No Man's Sky still has people hyped but you can play that on PC so it's not exactly a secret weapon. More on that in a bit!
At the risk of sounding like a total anti-Sony fanboy, I feel they've become too complacent with their lead. Having marginally better hardware and capitalizing on poor timing / bad wording is not enough to maintain a lead. I have yet to be even mildly tempted by anything the PS4 is offering so we shall see. I wonder what they can do to top last year's Shenmue announcement. Some may say the game is over-rated but there is great potential with the franchise.
Microsoft – XBox One Scorpio & XBox Mini talks are all the buzz right now. I believe these are two very different offerings than what people expect. One is a significant upgrade, a huge leap rather than a mere iteration like PS4-Neo is compared to the base PS4. The slim XBox One people are expecting I believe will be more of a budget media-focused device comparable to Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku, etc. This makes sense because then the devices are not fighting against each other. Of course, this is more than what I hope for but leaked information points to a more questionable direction…
It's likely that Microsoft will announce a formal partnership for VR content delivery but I would avoid investing in that mess of a space. Sadly, VR is one of those things you can't ignore, though it's a niche thing and will likely go away again. Let's see if the porn industry makes a strong push for it. Again, I do not claim to have inside sources but, logically, this is what I believe makes the most sense. While everyone is wasting time on VR, I'd like to think Microsoft will pursue better things.
What I'd like to see from Microsoft is a concerted effort to give their game studios creative freedom and put those acquisitions to work. There's a lot of wasted potential there. The Lionshead thing was unfortunate, to say the least. Cross-buy, cross-platform, and cross-play are all things I'd love to hear more of. Get these studios involved and don't force Windows 10 or a new marketplace down our throats as it limits the community, IMHO.
PC – Nvidia will talk about their latest proprietary circle jerk. People who have the money to buy their stuff will get free gear. The 10 people there will climax about all the big numbers. Everyone else will go grab something to eat. I love PC gaming but the elitism of it makes it rather disgusting. What's more: PC gamers spend lots of time online so are we going to REALLY learn anything from the PC gaming show? I'd like more of a focus on software rather than the hardware crap.
Evolution Of Video Games: The Road So Far
I believe to truly appreciate where things are heading and what we hope for, we should look at how the video game industry has evolved/devolved over the years. Video games were originally marketed as toys or novelties. Games used to be extremely challenging and the reward resided in fun gameplay and the sense of accomplishment you got from discovery and perseverance. Nowadays, they seem to pander and focus on mass appeal rather than provoking and inspire us in fresh, new, and FUN ways.


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Sirius: What more can I say? I am looking at taking some profit at 0.25.
Ford: Nice gains this past week, was surprised it did not do better. GM said it didn't need money and gained nearly 20%. Ford said that 3 months ago and never gained anything. Hopefully the uptrend will continue.
AIB: FINALLY regained some of those losses. Yikes! Still down pretty bad on it, but that movement was good. Lets see how it will continue this week.
I still have not had time to do any stock research. Let me know what you guys find. (Include some financial stuff in your research, because I am an idiot when it comes to tecnicals).


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brunch/lunch seems to be xy's preferred meal of choice when it comes to trying out restaurants. mostly because there is better lighting for pictures and it is cheaper than dinner lol. there are a few restaurants i've tried late summer/fall last year that i have yet to write about. and this is one of them: jam located in ukranian village, owned by chef jeffrey mauro who has worked at the renowned charlie trotter's and north pond.
i wouldn't have been able to find the restaurant if it weren't for xy standing outside, i could have probably walked past the restaurant. when i checked out the restaurant's website - the decor of the restaurant looks more finished. then, i realized jam has moved its address to logan square. (i apologize on my delays in entries that even the restaurant has changed address since my last visit there >.<)
however, they kept the decor and concept the same (at least from what i've seen in pictures). even though it was a narrow dining space, the mirrors that lined along the wall gave an impression of a bigger room. i loved that they took a minimalist approach in terms of decor with white and grey being the main colors with some burst of lime green. and how can i be opposed to an open kitchen (just as long as i don't smell like food after the meal) which allows patrons to watch the chefs hard at work.
although it was pretty busy, there were still a couple of tables available so no wait time (yay!) while i already figured out what i wanted to order, xy didn't have much luck with his choices. his first choice was the amish chicken under lunch option to which he was given a disappointing "we're all out of those, i'm sorry i forgot to mention it earlier" then he had to come up with plan b. after a couple of minutes, he opted the quiche, only to be told that they just sold the last slice >.< lol. he finally decided on steak and eggs (which i am sure he was bracing for another no) which thank goodness they had! third time's a charm, eh?
they started us out with an amuse-bouche of zucchini cake with cream cheese creme which i thought was an excellent introduction of their food. it was reminiscent of carrot cake but slightly different - it was moist and delicious.
breakfast :: eggs benedict | english muffin . poached eggs . crisped pork belly . fennel hollandaise ($10)
the presentation of this dish was quite the show stopper. i've never quite expected such a beautiful presentation for brunch, i would even go as far as calling it 'a work of art'. i am not sure what is my obsession with pork belly lately - i used to always avoid pork belly because it's fatty but boy, oh boy how my mind has changed about this delicious hunk of meat.
the pork belly took the cake - actually the whole cake and some more.. yes, it was THAT good. there was a good sear to give it a crispy exterior while it also kinda melted in your mouth with the savory satisfaction you would get from bacon but better. mmm... xy had a small piece and agreed on its greatness. haha. the eggs were poached beautifully with a runny yolk enriching the dish further with slight sweetness of the roasted fennel.
a couple aspects that brought down the dish was the fennel hollandaise which was too herbaceous that i ended eating around it. and i would have preferred something better than a regular english muffin to elevate the awesomeness of this dish.
breakfast :: steak&eggs | pan roasted skirt steak . poached eggs . risotto . smoked tomato sauce . truffled pecorino ($12)
although the presentation as beautiful as my dish, it looked rather delicious. however i was surprised they didn't ask xy on how he wanted the doneness of its steak though. he was nice to offer a bite to me and the steak was simply seasoned with salt and pepper and cooked to medium . he seemed to like it and mentioned that it was okay but admits about having the dish envy since he thought my pork belly dish was superior. he is still pretty adamant about coming back to get that elusive amish chicken dish though. lol
oh, one important thing to remember is to have some cash in hand because it's a cash ONLY place. how the system work at this place is you receive the check at the table and you pay at the counter.
there are a mix bag of reviews on both yelp and urbanspoon about jam and i think our brunch experience was just that. there were a couple of highs and a few lows but with a few tweaks, jam is heading in a promising delicious direction.
disclaimer this is written based on my personal experience and opinion. experiences and taste buds may vary for others.
disclaimer this is written based on my personal experience and opinion. experiences and taste buds may vary for others.


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Mark Winger still insists he's innocent of soliciting two murders and committing two others during the past 12 years, but two juries say otherwise. And Monday, Winger, 44, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for soliciting the murder of two people while already serving natural life in prison for the murder of his wife and another man in Springfield in 1995.
Mark Winger still insists he's innocent of soliciting two murders and committing two others during the past 12 years, but two juries say otherwise.
And Monday, Winger, 44, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for soliciting the murder of two people while already serving natural life in prison for the murder of his wife and another man in Springfield in 1995.
Winger, in a 10-minute address to Livingston County Circuit Judge Harold Frobish, said Springfield police detectives lied during his 2002 murder trial in Sangamon County and that an FBI agent and Sangamon County prosecutor lied during his recent Livingston County trial. A jury convicted him of two counts of solicitation of murder on June 13.
"Your life shows, at least since 1995, that you live in your own world and try to make your own rules," Frobish told Winger.
The judge called Winger "a very dangerous individual and a threat to the public" in giving him 35 years on each count of solicitation. The sentences will be served concurrently to each other and to his natural life sentence, meaning Winger would be 74 if he should get out of prison on the recent conviction, which wouldn't happen unless his murder conviction is reversed.
Winger claimed his "wrongful conviction (in Sangamon County) is about to be overturned," but the 4th District appellate court and the Illinois Supreme Court have already denied his appeal.
He has a hearing on post-conviction matters pending Sept. 26 in Sangamon County.
Winger, already serving life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 1995 hammer slaying of his 31-year-old wife, Donnah Winger, and Roger Harrington, 27, an airport shuttle van driver with a history of mental problems he tried to frame for Donnah's murder, faced up to an additional 60 years.
The former state Department of Nuclear Safety engineer tried to hire out the murders of an ex-girlfriend, who testified for the prosecution in his 2002 Sangamon County murder trial; and childhood friend Jeffrey Gelman, a wealthy real estate developer living in Florida.
Winger's plan was detailed in a 19-page handwritten note he gave to another Pontiac Correctional Center inmate, Terry Hubbell. The jury also heard a one-hour conversation between Winger and Hubbell in the Pontiac prison recreation yard recorded on June 13, 2005.
The plot involved having Hubbell, serving natural life for the 1983 murder of a 14-year-old girl in Olney, arrange for "hit men" to kidnap Gelman — who had apparently offended Winger when he wouldn't post his million-dollar bail in the Sangamon County case — then obtain a large ransom in exchange for not harming his family. Gelman and his family were to be killed anyway, and the ransom money was to be used to pay the killer for the deaths of both Gelman and DeAnn Schultz, Winger's girlfriend at the time he killed his wife.
Hubbell contacted authorities when Winger kept encouraging the plot, and eventually wore a recording device and turned over the 19 pages of notes Winger had given him.
Winger testified that he never intended the plot, which he termed his "fantasies," to be carried out.
At sentencing, Winger said he fantasized because of his anger and frustration over his murder conviction, and also complained about conditions in maximum-security prisons such as Pontiac.
"They are warehouses of men, but they're also insane asylums," he said.
Proclaiming that "educated men get fooled every day," Winger said he was sorry he shared his fantasies with Hubbell, who he said duped him for his own purposes.
He accused Peter Buckley, special agent with the FBI, of lying about the events leading up to Hubbell wearing a wire on June 13 and said Sangamon County first assistant state's attorney Steve Weinhoeft lied about the importance of Schultz coming forward in the reopening of the Donnah Winger case.
"This case was too important to lose for some very powerful people, especially down in Springfield," Winger said.
Without being specific, he also accused Springfield police detectives of lying in his murder case. He said some have resigned "for lying in other cases" while others have "scurried off to retirement" since his conviction.
He admitted to the judge, however, that "my word means nothing to anyone anymore."
Winger also complained that his prison medical records indicate he has what he termed "adult antisocial disorder," although he's never been treated for it.
"I love people," Winger said. "The only thing I love more than people is more people."
He said the only thing keeping him antisocial is the state Department of Corrections.
"To satisfy their lust for pain, they have stowed me away at Tamms," he said, referring to his current incarceration at the maximum-security Tamms Correctional Center in far southern Illinois.
Livingston County first assistant state's attorney Carey Luckman recommended maximum 60-year sentences for Winger and asked that they be consecutive to each other.
"We're at the end of a long saga," Luckman said. "The person convicted in this case hasn't changed from the cold-blooded killer in that (Sangamon County) case."
Livingston County public defender Randell Morgan asked for a minimum sentence, arguing that no money changed hands between Winger and Hubbell and that no details of the alleged plot were ever carried out.
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"DELETION OF MULTIPLE MSGS" was closed as "can't fix" (it involves standard Windows keyboard buffer).
I can accept that (as I said, I didn't really consider it a "bug" anyway). I note that Outlook Express does the same thing.
For completeness sake here is another non-bug "issue" (altho I think in this case I could make a case for it being a bug -- albeit a minor one). In the past you have acknowledged the problem, but said you had no plans to resolve it.
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There is a problem with how the vertical list of the alphabet to the right of the contact mailbox works. It can be reproduced with these steps:
1. Use the vertical list of the alphabet to the right of the contact mailbox to bring into view a portion of an address book by selecting, let's say, M.
2. Click on any group defined in that contact mailbox using the navigation pane
3. Switch back to the address book that was being used before step 2 using the navigation pane
4. The contact mailbox is now re-positioned back to the top of the address book; however, note that the letter of the alphabet that had been pushed to position the address book (M) is still depressed even tho the contact mailbox is positioned in the A's.
The rational for calling this minor glitch a "bug" is that the alpha list shows M depressed but the contact mailbox is not positioned to M - this is certainly at least inconsistent. However, rather than simply removing the depression of the M button, I, for one, would greatly prefer to have the position in the contact mailbox remain where I had positioned it before I switched away (and thereby making the continued depression of the M valid).


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A Patchwork Exhibition at Villavin Crafts with all proceeds to charity. The exhibition runs from 10am to 4pm from 24th to 22nd June. Admission is £2, and there will be a sales table, refreshments and raffle. There is also a sale on in the shop!


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Off Day
off-day. A day for the Houston Astros front office to get together and
decide what in the world they're going to do. A day to reflect. A day
for the players to visit with their families. With each other. To try
and become a team.
A day when we can't lose a game. Which is
good, because on Saturday, we have a Split Squad game, so we can make
up for lost time by losing two.
Spring Training records don't
matter, and thank goodness for that, because ours has been lousy.
Let's take a moment and recap the statistics of our presumed Opening
Day starters, shall we?
Please note that this does not include exhibition or WBC games. These numbers are what most insiders would refer to as "bad."
Carlos Lee, our cleanup hitter, has grounded into as many double plays
(1) as he has hits. I'm not worried about him, though. He'll be
fine. He got to camp late, he went to play for Panama in the WBC.
He's an older guy, he may take longer to get there but I'm sure he will
get there.
In addition, Berkman (our #3 hitter) and Tejada (who will hit fifth or sixth) are doing just fine. The heart of the order is not the concern, though. Hunter Pence (who would hit 5th in an ideal lineup, but will probably end up 2nd or 6th) is striking out a lot as he works on getting deeper into counts, but he's getting on base for the most part. Michael Bourn is Michael Bourn – he's doing better than most of us expected.
That leaves Quintero, Blum, and Matsui. Now, we all know that Quintero and Blum would not be starters on most rosters. Blum is an invaluable utilityman who has only had 400+ at-bats twice in his 10-season career. Quintero is an arm behind the plate who has only had more than 150 at-bats once, and that was last season.
These are not big surprises. Matsui is a bit of a surprise, especially as he's the de facto leadoff hitter for the Astros. The good news is that he's drastically under-performing right now, so it can generally be chalked up to a bad Spring. Over the past two and a half seasons, he's gone .297/.350/.427 in Colorado and Houston (admittedly two hitters' parks, but that's where he'll be playing this year, as well.)
So it comes down to uncertainty about Bourn's supposed progress, hope that Lee and Matsui will pick it up in time, and dread over the catcher and third base spots.
Simply put, Quintero is not an upgrade to Brad Ausmus, who opted to move out west to be closer to his family. His other option was retiring, so it's not as if we could have retained him. And I realize he didn't exactly swing a great stick, but over the past 8 seasons with the Astros, he went .240/.311/.319. Quintero career minor league OBP is .311, there's no reason to think he can be that productive at the major league level – after he "improved" at the end of last season in August and September after he became more or less the full-time catcher, he scraped together a .306 OBP.
Whether anyone wants to admit it or not, among catchers currently in our system, J.R. Towles' .302/.386/.476 over five minor league seasons makes him the best offensive option behind the plate, his poor showing in 2008 notwithstanding.
That said, we still may be better served going out and grabbing a catcher from outside of our system. Toby Hall's injury spoiled things for him, but Johnny Estrada (.277/.317/.400), Paul Lo Duca (.286/.337/.409), and Ivan Rodriguez (.301/.339/.475) are all still available, and neither would cost us a draft pick.
Third base is a little bleaker. It should be assumed that Christopher Johnson (.353/.409/.588 this Spring) is going to at least begin the season at AAA Round Rock, but will no doubt find his way to the Show as the long-term solution at third base. Otherwise, he could end up in a position similar to what Towles was handed last year – given the reins a bit too early and written off once he'd failed as a result.
Until that time, we can probably look forward to a platoon of Geoff Blum and Aaron Boone. In 2003, when that duo would have combined to go .265/.310/.261, that would have been mildly acceptable. In 2009, when they combined to go .241/.293/.289 the previous year, it's not quite as exciting (and it wasn't all that exciting before.)
There's no help in free agency, unless you were to shift Tejada to third (where he played in the WBC), Matsui to shortstop (where he played before switching positions with Jose Reyes in New York), and getting either Ray Durham or Mark Grudzielanek from free agency. That seems unlikely, so I suppose we'll have to dig in and wait for the Chris Johnson era to start. I'm cautiously optimistic that that could happen as early as May.
A word of caution, however, as Johnson's minor league line (.266/.304/.395) is actually worse than the last promotion-from-within at third base, Morgan Ensberg's (.271/.381/.472). Ultimately, Ensberg lost all confidence at the plate, but let's remember that he did give us three very solid years at the big league level – 2003, 2004, and 2005 – before his collapse. Even 2006, the beginning of his "downturn", he boasted a .396 OBP and a .463 SLG.
Free agent pitchers are less of a sure thing. If we were going to enter the market, we've missed the window. All that's left are a few reclamation projects: Pedro Martinez, Mark Mulder, Ben Sheets, Kenny Rogers, Curt Schilling, El Duque, Sidney Ponson. Upgrades over Mike Hampton and Brian Moehler? Possibly. But it's unlikely we'd sign any of these guys, and I can't really blame the FO for passing on them.
All told, it will be interesting to see how our team comes together. If they come together. At this point in Spring Training, the positives are few, but they exist. And honestly, if it means that money goes into development and signing draft picks, I'm okay with no moves being made. Let's just hunker down and see if we can't lose us some games!


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Child Support Enforcement:
Better Data and More Information on Undistributed Collections Are Needed
GAO-04-377: Published: Mar 19, 2004. Publicly Released: Apr 15, 2004.
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Congress established the child support enforcement program in 1975 to ensure that parents financially supported their children. State agencies administer the program and the Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) in the Department of Health and Human Services oversees it. In 2002, state agencies collected over $20 billion in child support, but $657 million in collections from 2002 and previous years were undistributed--funds that were delayed or never reached families. One method used to collect child support, intercepting federal tax refunds, involves all state agencies, OCSE, and two Department of the Treasury agencies--the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Financial Management Service (FMS). GAO was asked to address (1) how the total amount of undistributed collections changed over the years, (2) the causes of undistributed collections, (3) states' efforts to reduce these funds, and (4) OCSE's efforts to assist states. GAO analyzed OCSE data, administered a survey, visited 6 state agencies and interviewed officials.
OCSE reported that the amount of undistributed collections for fiscal year 1999 was $545 million and $657 million for fiscal year 2002; however, these amounts may not be accurate. State agencies had different interpretations of what comprised undistributed collections and data reported by several state agencies were found to be unreliable throughout this time period. OCSE revised the reporting form, but data accuracy concerns remain, in part, because OCSE does not have a process to ensure the accuracy of undistributed collections data. Federal law, some state policies, and inaccurate or missing information were the underlying causes of nearly all types of undistributed collections. State agencies determined how long they held collections from joint tax refunds and if they held collections received before they were due. Federal law allows collections intercepted from joint tax refunds to be held for up to 180 days and in response to GAO's survey, 34 state agencies reported holding them for 180 days. Missing or inaccurate information, such as invalid addresses, also leads to undistributed collections. Based on state agencies' survey responses, GAO determined the median value of the undistributed collections from joint tax refunds was about $1.8 million and the median value of four other types of undistributed collections exceeded $350,000. State agencies GAO visited took steps to better understand and reduce undistributed collections. Of the 6 state agencies visited, 5 had analyzed their undistributed collections cases, 4 adopted performance goals, and officials from all 6 state agencies stressed the importance of researching collections that were missing information. In addition, officials stated that using automated processes to receive and distribute collections helped reduce the number of collections with missing or inaccurate information. OCSE has provided some assistance to help state agencies reduce their undistributed collections. However, the Department of the Treasury has not provided OCSE information that would allow state agencies to distribute collections from joint tax refunds to families sooner. Further, OCSE's efforts to obtain this information have been minimal.
Recommendations for Executive Action
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: To establish a routine monitoring function, the Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) convened a workgroup composed of regional and central office staff to develop a methodology for reviewing state data on undistributed child support collections. The first conference call meeting took place on May 11, 2004. According to HHS officials, methods to review the accuracy of the data must be based on associated data reporting requirements. In September 2004, the itemized Undistributed Collections (UDC) form known as the UDC Supplement to the 34-A was approved by OMB. This form provides a breakdown of UDC into sub-categories based on the reason for that line-item being undistributed. The new form, developed in partnership with the States, will greatly assist in identifying the "reason" the funds are not distributed. OCSE also developed a uniform procedure for regional offices and central office to review State UDC data on a quarterly basis. Each State's data will be examined for any illogical fluctuations and monitored by the regional office. If the data reported raises concerns, the regional office will follow-up with the State for further clarification. In situations where a State can benefit from technical assistance, the regional office along with central office will develop a plan to assist the State to develop actions and activities to reduce undistributed collections. The quarterly monitoring for UDC began for data reported July 2005. The "Accumulate Year-End Undistributed Collections as a Percentage of Total Annual Collections" measure was added to the 2005 to 2009 Child Support Strategic Plan as a measurement under Goal 4, that is, all children in IV-D cases received financial support from parents as ordered.
Recommendation: To better measure the amount of and help reduce undistributed collections, the Secretary of Health and Human Services should direct the Commissioner of OCSE to review undistributed collections data from state agencies periodically in conjunction with one of the other routine reviews to help improve the accuracy of the data.
Agency Affected: Department of Health and Human Services
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: The Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) met with the Department of the Treasury several times and concluded that Financial Management Services (FMS), an agency within Treasury, will provide the additional information directly to OCSE. The two agencies discussed exactly what requirements and elements are needed and how to best transmit the information. This included a discussion to develop a methodology for providing the needed information that will involve identifying requirements for programming adjustments, testing, and migrating the enhancements into the Treasury Offset Program (TOP) production system. Treasury anticipated the implementation to be underway in early 2005. As of 2008, Treasury made the adjustments and migrated the changes to its TOP production system to identify whether an injured spouse claim was satisfied.
Recommendation: To better measure the amount of and help reduce undistributed collections, the Secretary of Health and Human Services should direct the Commissioner of OCSE to work closely with the Department of the Treasury to identify a costeffective approach for obtaining information on "injured spouse" claims in order to enable collections from some joint tax refunds to reach families sooner.
Agency Affected: Department of Health and Human Services
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: The Department of the Treasury's Financial Management Services (FMS) and the Internal Revenue Service have had discussions with the Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) to develop a methodology for providing the needed information. This methodology will involve identifying requirements for programming adjustments, testing, and migrating the enhancements into the Treasury Offset Program (TOP) production system. Treasury anticipated the implementation to be underway in early 2005. In 2008, Treasury reported that its Debt Management Service (DMS) had worked with the IRS, states, and OCSE to identify a cost-effective approach to identify satisfied injured spouse claims. They identified the adjustment needed, tested it, then migrated the change to the TOP system to identify whether an injured spouse claim was satisfied.
Recommendation: The Secretary of the Treasury should direct the Commissioner of IRS and the Commissioner of FMS to work together with OCSE to identify a cost-effective approach for providing OCSE information needed to identify those collections that have had their "injured spouse" claims satisfied so that these collections can be distributed to families sooner.
Agency Affected: Department of the Treasury
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1 ¼ cups soy milk
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 teaspoons minced garlic
4 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
4 teaspoons chopped Serrano chilies
2 teaspoons turmeric
6 (1 ½-pound) Cornish game hens
2 ½ tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
3 ½ cups coarsely chopped seeded plum tomatoes (about 2 pounds)
¼ cup dry white wine
2 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 cup pareve whipping cream
Mix first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Place hens in 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. Pour mixture over hens. Cover, chill overnight.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Transfer hens to heavy baking pan. Sprinkle inside and outside of hens with salt and pepper. Pour marinade over. Bake until cooked through, basting occasionally with juices about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare sauce: heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until golden, about 6 minutes. Add tomatoes, wine and cumin; sauté until tomatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Purée mixture in blender; return to sauce pan. Add pareve cream and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.


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'For Richer, for Poorer': Top 10 Family Articles of 2008
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What challenges did 2008 bring to family life? This should come as no surprise: economic concerns dominated daily routines. Whatever your background, chances are your household sought ways to trim spending and safeguard your financial futures. But money wasn't the only thing on your minds. Seeking out -- and sticking with -- God-honoring marriages remains a priority among Crosswalk readers. Here are the ten most-read Family articles of '08:
1. Homemade Gift Ideas Under $10 by Mary Hunt
Abstract: Christmas '08 was the year of the budget! Here are numerous gift ideas that not only cost very little, but have that personal touch that makes gifts extra special to those on the receiving end no matter the occasion.
Key Quote: "With a chance to stay away from the crowded malls you might just find yourself with extra holiday spirit — and cash, too — to take you into the New Year."
2. Painless Ways to Save Money by Tawra Kellam
Abstract: Economic woes hit us where it hurts – our pocketbooks. Thankfully, Tawra Kellam, author of Not Just Beans: 50 Years of Frugal Family Favorites, offers surprisingly painless tips that add up to some serious yearly savings.
Key Quote: "By themselves, these efforts may seem small -- but they add up to over $7,000."
3. The Differences between Men and Women's Brains by Whitney Hopler
Abstract: Once you understand how differently God has designed male and female brains, you can learn how to use those differences well in your marriage.
Key Quote: "While men's conversations tend to focus on facts, women's conversations tend to emphasize the feelings behind the facts. Men solve problems best by thinking about one issue at a time, usually on their own. But women generally need to talk through problems with someone else to process their thoughts."
4. 8 Characteristics of Mr. or Mrs. Right by Julia Ferwerda
Abstract: Determining the person God wants you to spend the rest of your life with is a critical decision, one that requires putting aside personal desires in order to consider this: What is God trying to tell me about this relationship?
Key Quote: "I believe a great 'barometer' of a person's walk with God is whether he/she tries to entice you into sexual sin or not. If he/she truly loves God and wants to be obediently set apart for Him, there won't be any excuses, playing with fire, or compromises. This person will honor God above his/her own selfish desires, and because of that he/she will honor and love you enough to protect your body until marriage as well."
Reader Comment: "I think the article is a blessing, all the above are A MUST and it ends beautifully, that as a reader you are challenged especially if you [are] to be a better person. If I may, also I think that Mr. or Ms. Right's other relationships should be in consideration. In my opinion, I would think of individuals who are good in some given relationship(s) to be good in another. Therefore, if my relationship with my parents, peers, co-workers and church family is dysfunctional, it will take more prayer and fasting for me to be Mr. Right." ~ Kamya
5. The 10 Commandments of Marriage by Bayless Conley
Abstract: I want to point us to principles God has given us in a place you might not think was intended for marriage. That place is the Ten Commandments, found in Exodus 20...
Key Quote: "Good marriages don't just happen. It is not just because you married the right person and got lucky. Good marriages are built on more than passion. They are built on principle."
Reader Comment: "Wow, it is amazing to read something you really need to read and it couldn't have come at a better time, our 2nd yr anniversary of marriage. We have a wonderful marriage and this article can only strengthen it. Thank God for the insight he has given you. ~ Gary (glove472000)"
6. Beware of Becoming This Type of Man by Dr. John Barnett
Abstract: God's Word goes so far as to even identify what type of person we should avoid, stay away from, never consider as a viable marriage partner, and certainly not become.
Key Quote: "Beware of becoming an Ungodly Person. Proverbs 16:27: An ungodly man digs up evil, And it is on his lips like a burning fire. This fellow rarely show hunger for God's Word, or concern for the Spirit of God, or passion for fellowship or worship of God. They have no song from the Lord on their heart, anger and self-centeredness are their habits."
Reader Comment: "*Gulp* I found these warnings to be equally applicable to women/wives. Thank you for putting it on the line succinctly and boldly for ALL of us who desire to walk in a godly manner, pleasing to the Lord." ~ Heartie
7. The Warning Signs of Infidelity by Nancy C. Anderson Abstract: How do you know if your marriage is in danger of falling victim to infidelity? Author Nancy C. Anderson gives some often missed warning signs that may help protect your marriage.
Key Quote: "When you're guarding your marriage, you're not guarding just your spouse, but guarding yourself too. I rationalized my way into a boatload of trouble because I thought, The rules don't apply to me. I've been to Bible College, I'm smart, I have self-control, and I can stop before it gets too far. All lies!"
8. Is there More to Sex than Pleasure? by Mindy Meier Abstract: Do you need to rethink your view of sex? My hope is that you'll catch a glimpse of God's wonderful view of sex and that it will capture your heart and transform the way you live.
Key Quote: "Sex pulls us out of our self-absorption to unite us with another human being. Jesus gives an indication of this unity when he says, 'The two will become one flesh' (Mark 10:8). Marriage is a laboratory to learn how to love."
Reader Comment: "This is such a refreshing article. Thank you for communicating that sex for the Christian couple is more than pleasure. In our society, we have become such 'lovers of pleasure' that we forget to honor God in everything. This article teaches us to honor God with our sexuality. I pray we all change our hearts back to what God intended." ~ odieham
9. Marrying Your 'Soul Mate': Does Such a Person Exist? By Edward M. Tauber & Jim Smoke
Abstract: Never fully defined in any literature, the term "soul mate" is used by people as if we all clearly understood what is meant...
Key Quote: "If you think there is only one person out there who is the right one for you, you are vulnerable to marry when you think you have found that person. There is much evidence that there are likely many people in the world who would make an acceptable mate for you. The risk of thinking otherwise is that when you believe you have found 'the one,' you abandon all sensibility and are driven to marry that person…"
Reader Comment: "... I believe God gave me the one for me! I think the danger isn't in believ[ing] that only one exists for you, but in how we go about that, what we sacrifice to find that, and if we let it jeopardize our relationship with Christ in order to fulfill that desire." ~ cinderella092003
10. The Lost Girls by A.J. Kiesling
Abstract: At the singles functions I've attended, I can't help but notice how many attractive women mill around, trying to be sociable, likable, and noticed. So with so many single men out there, why are so many Christian women growing old alone?
Key Quote: "[Jillian] Straus concludes that it isn't anyone's imagination; it is harder to find lasting love in today's culture, and she identifies seven 'evil influences' that have changed us from the inside out: 1) a self-serving 'what's-in-it-for-me?' culture, 2) a multiple choice culture, 3) the effect of divorce, 4) the feminism fallout, 5) a 'why suffer?' mentality, 6) the celebrity standard, and 7) delayed marriage."
Reader Comment: "In response to the Lost Girls article I would first like to say thank you for bringing this sensitive subject to the forefront. Unfortunately I cannot agree with your opinion regarding on-line dating. It is unfortunate that we as Christian women have been programmed to look for Prince Charming to ride up on a white stallion, sweep us off our feet and ride off into the sunset. The reality is people meet each other in various avenues of life. I used to think online dating was 'unromantic' and unsafe, but, after being single for most of my adult life I realized that I was limiting myself by a fantasy that is not biblical. Once I became open and receptive to meet 'the one' through any avenue that God chooses, I met and married my husband..." ~ adivarev


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Maybe a little. If he wants to, the Dodgers manager can have reigning National League Cy Young award winner Clayton Kershaw start a game in Sydney, then the U.S. regular-season opener seven days later, then the Dodgers' home opener five days after that. Again: if he wants to.
Things start to get tricky, um, everywhere else. Start with the bullpen.
"If you think about it," Mattingly said Saturday at the Dodgers' FanFest, "you're going into two games in a row (in Australia), you've got to kind of save your relievers as you get into that. Then if you don't use them, now it's going to be a week or 10 days before they're throwing in a (regular-season) game."
As of right now, the Dodgers have exactly one game on their schedule between March 17-21, a time when many managers have the luxury of split-squad games to evaluate players pushing for the final spots on their 25-man roster. That one game is an exhibition against the Australian national team in Sydney on March 20. Two days later, the Dodgers and Diamondbacks will celebrate Opening Day.
After the Dodgers play the D-Backs on the afternoon of March 23, they get four days off to fly back to Los Angeles and re-adjust to Pacific Time. All that time off down the road has a ripple effect on players' routines. Pitchers are hit the hardest.
"These guys are having to throw bullpens before we even get to camp," Mattingly said. "That seems like a rush to me."
Don't expect the three-game Freeway Series against the Angels, on March 27-29, to have the usual look of a "final audition" for roster spots — at least as relief pitchers are concerned. Mattingly said he'll have to manage his bullpen with an eye toward the March 30 game in San Diego that counts in the standings.
The Dodgers' position players can't exactly treat the Freeway Series like an exhibition, either. In a usual year, Mattingly might use those games to rest his projected starting lineup. The quirky schedule makes this year different.
"Starting the season and then not playing for another eight days always bothers me," Mattingly said, "because once guys turn that clock on, it's hard to get them to play an exhibition game. That's where you start to get bad habits. You start the season then it's like these games don't count. Guys, they know that. They know that game, the stats don't count. I worry about bad habits during that period of time."
The Freeway Series games are scheduled for March 27 and 28 at Dodger Stadium and March 29 at Angel Stadium.
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Congressional officials say congresswoman shot
TUCSON, Ariz. — Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona was shot in the head Saturday and an unknown number of others were wounded when an assailant opened fire in an area where the lawmaker was meeting with constituents, officials said.
There were varying accounts on Giffords' condition, but a hospital spokesman said the Democrat was in critical condition. An aide to the Democrat was killed. An unknown number of others was injured, officials officials said, including additional aides to the lawmaker.
Congressional officials said one of the victims died soon after the attack, and others were taken to a nearby hospital. The officials said the wounded included some of Gifford's aides who were with her at the time.
One official added the attack was carried out with an automatic weapon. The officials who described the events did so on condition of anonymity, saying they were not permitted to comment publicly.
"I am horrified by the senseless attack on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and members of her staff," newly elected House Speaker John Boehner said. "An attack on one who serves is an attack on all who serve. Acts and threats of violence against public officials have no place in our society. Our prayers are with Congresswoman Giffords, her staff, all who were injured, and their families. This is a sad day for our country."
They said the FBI and local law enforcement were investigating the attack, which took place while Giffords was greeting constituents outside a grocery store.
Giffords, 40, was re-elected to her third term last November. She was a member of the Arizona House and Senate before coming to Washington.
Giffords was elected to Congress amid a wave of Democratic victories in the 2006 election. The former state lawmaker won a narrow victory against a tea party favorite in the 2010 election.
The shooting comes amid a highly charged political environment that has seen several dangerous threats against lawmakers but nothing that reached the point of actual violence.
A San Francisco man upset with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's support of health care reform pleaded guilty to threatening the Democratic congresswoman and her family, calling her directly on March 25 and threatening to destroy her Northern California home if she voted for health care reform.
In July, a California man known for his anger over left-leaning politics engaged in a shootout with highway patrol officers after planning an attack on the ACLU and another nonprofit group. The man said he wanted to "start a revolution" by killing people at the ACLU and the Tides Foundation.
Giffords herself has drawn the ire of the right, especially for her support of the health care bill.
Her Tucson office was vandlized a few hours after the House vote to approve the health care law in March, with someone either kicking or shooting out a glass door and window.
___ AP Special Correspondent David Espo contributed to this report from Washington. Read more: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/Congressional-officials-say-congresswoman-shot-945697.php#ixzz1ATdqrs3r
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Jewish World Review April 29, 2013/ 19 Iyar, 5773
Living history on display
By David Shribman
JewishWorldReview.com | We needed this past week, with its moments of introspection, its reflections on national purpose, its symbols of national concord. Many of them, of course, occurred in Boston, site of terrorism in 2013. One of them occurred in Dallas, site of tragedy in 1963.
The images of what happened in Boston already have been seared into the national psyche. The image of what happened in Dallas Thursday is fresher, and while ceremonial rather than spontaneous, it was a powerful statement about the noblest American values. Duty. Service. Reconciliation. Unity.
It was there, in Dallas, that five presidents -- all the living chief executives -- gathered to dedicate the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. There is a liturgy to moments like this, carefully intertwined skeins of expressions and omissions: artfully crafted, sometimes stilted, speeches about the burden of office; exhortations of good will; eloquent things said and difficult things unsaid. "I like President Bush," Bill Clinton said that morning, and the remark carried the weight of the generous and the genuine.
That was all there, on the campus of Southern Methodist University, on a shiny afternoon when Barack Obama, who for years after his inauguration still pilloried the younger Mr. Bush, stood in presidential solidarity with his foil; when the man being honored warmly greeted Mr. Clinton, his remarks about how his predecessor had dishonored the White House long forgotten; when Mr. Clinton, who ran a tough race against the older Mr. Bush, stood beside the wheelchair carrying his 1992 rival, his body language displaying devotion, perhaps even love; and when Mr. Clinton and Mr. Obama, who cringe every time their names are in the same sentence with Jimmy Carter, nonetheless welcomed the 39th president as one of their own.
Because there, in one stunning Texas tableau, stood most of American history since 1977.
Missing, of course, was Ronald Reagan, who had a gift for conciliation and, despite his age in the White House, a vision sharper than any of those in attendance. In a way he was there as well. You could almost see the smile, which was genuine, and hear the stage laugh, which was not, and the love of country, which all of these men -- even the ones, like Mr. Clinton and Mr. Obama, who raged against it when young -- came to embrace in the office that Reagan once held.
What we saw there, too, was a portrait of a land locked in economic crisis, wracked with social divisions, jolted by terrorism at a beloved regional ritual and saddened by the knowledge that its most precious conviction (social mobility and the sturdy belief that the children will surpass their parents) is in grave danger of becoming a myth.
Because these five men, makers of history but responders to history as well, represent so much of our national character.
Mr. Obama will never cease being a national symbol, even if his domestic initiatives are forgotten, if his health-care initiative fails and if his legacy, like those of presidents between 1865 and 1893, are lost in a mist of memory. He still will be remembered as a pathfinder -- and a symbol of what a nation that yearns to leave its greatest wrong behind can do when the time comes, in the autumn every four years, to look forward and exercise its greatest right.
The younger Mr. Bush remains a historical work in progress, which is why some of Thursday's remarks made awkward swerves around the obstacles of Iraq, "enhanced interrogation techniques" and the economy.
Even so, the latest Washington Post/ABC News Poll shows almost the same rate of approval of Mr. Bush's two terms (47 percent) as disapproval (50 percent). Two Democratic presidents Thursday saluted him for his commitment to Africa. And no one across this broad country will forget the image of Mr. Bush and his bullhorn -- and the moment in September 2001 when he spoke for America and, on a bully-pulpit on a pile of New York rubble, symbolized the nation's resolve.
Then there is Mr. Clinton, impeached and disgraced, bowed and bloodied but never broken, resolute and resilient, a symbol, or maybe two, in his own right. Despite his riches today -- like Herbert Hoover, his life went from modesty to millions -- he was, and substantially is, the boy from Hope, the Arkansas town whose name in Mr. Clinton's 1992 campaign so satisfied an American hunger at a moment of economic distress.
But Mr. Clinton's 1996 campaign also offered powerful imagery of a different sort, for he portrayed his re-election bid as a "bridge to the 21st century." Only now, with former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton the consensus frontrunner for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination, do we see the full span of that bridge.
A moment here for the elder Mr. Bush, who spoke movingly of "our son." No longer the hyper-frenetic president but still a master of building coalitions, he now is the consensus elder statesman, the onetime symbol of privilege now an enduring and beloved symbol of the "kinder, gentler" values he spoke of in his 1988 acceptance speech.
And finally, Mr. Carter, in sunglasses last week. Hardly anyone contests that his was a fraught presidency, pockmarked by inflation, high interest rates, hostages in Iran, national malaise -- a word the president never used but seemed peculiarly suited to his era. But do not let it be forgotten Mr. Carter was an idealist and he cleansed American politics of the rot of despair after Watergate.
Mr. Carter seems immune from revisionism -- the kindly gift from time bestowed on many presidents, Warren G. Harding and Hoover excepted. But like Hoover, Mr. Carter is a remarkable ex-president (a role Mr. Clinton plays with particular aplomb as well). A symbol of American virtue in hopeless corners of the globe, and a symbol of the ennobling value of democracy in places of tyranny, Mr. Carter's post-White House life has been as an ambassador for all seasons, to all continents.
The events marking the opening of the first presidential library of the century began with the Pledge of Allegiance, delivered by a female first lieutenant, herself an Army veteran of Iraq. At the library site are twisted girders from the Sept. 11 attacks. Thursday there were speeches, flags, anthems and patriot dreams, undimmed by human tears -- all a reminder of this: Presidential libraries, like presidents themselves, are not about individuals. They are about us all.
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Hoping to tap the fast-growing Hispanic market, Anheuser-Busch is importing its first Mexican lager to the U.S.
The subsidiary of Belgium-based Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest beer maker, said Wednesday that starting next month it will sell Montejo lager in bars, restaurants and grocery stores in California, Texas, Arizona and New Mexico. The move comes as both the Hispanic population and the market for Hispanic foods continues to grow in the U.S.
Nearly 55 percent of all imported lagers in the U.S. are from Mexico, with notable brands including Corona, Modelo, Tecate and Dos Equis, according to market researcher Euromonitor International, which valued the Mexican import market at $1.84 billion in 2012.
Hispanics make up more than a quarter of the U.S. population today, and Hispanic flavors and ingredients increasingly are flavoring the American culinary experience. Hispanic foods and beverages were an $8 billion market in 2012, according to consumer research firm Packaged Facts. By 2017, that number may reach $11 billion.
"There's obviously a growing consumer demand and preference for Mexican beers in the U.S.," Ryan Garcia, Anheuser-Busch's vice president of regional marketing, said in an interview with The Associated Press.
That's due to demographics, of course, but also to price -- Mexican beers tend to be cheaper because import costs are lower. It also helps that Mexican beers -- generally characterized by a light, crisp body and mild taste -- have "an aura of vacation and relaxation" that appeals to U.S. consumers, Euromonitor said.
Montejo was first launched in southeastern Mexico in 1960 as an anniversary brand for a brewery on the Yucatan peninsula that dated back to the early 1900s. It will be the first time it's available outside of Mexico.
The company doesn't yet have plans to expand beyond the Southwestern U.S., where most sales of Mexican imports occur. The launch will be coupled with an extensive marketing campaign, including using iconic Volkswagen taxis from Mexico City -- nicknamed a "Vocho" -- to deliver samples.
Despite growing demand, Montejo is entering a crowded marketplace. Competing Mexican brands already command more than 8 percent of overall U.S. beer volume.
"It's just another brand basically," Robert Sands, CEO of Corona, Modelo and Pacifico importer Constellation Brands Inc., said last month during an earnings call in response to an analyst's speculation on the planned launch. "So it doesn't pose any particular threat to us that is different than anything else that has been done by any of our competitors in the past."
Michael Felberbaum can be reached at http://www.twitter.com/MLFelberbaum .
Anheuser-Busch to import Montejo from Mexico
Hoping to tap the fast-growing Hispanic market, Anheuser-Busch is importing its first Mexican lager to the U.S.


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It's 2 p.m. on a temperate Monday when we stopped by the gallery in Far-West Chelsea where Jeremy Kost's latest exhibition will debut. The walls are white, if not a bit scuffed, with framed photos, larger silkscreen paintings, and overlapping collage works leaning against the walls. Kost—who made a name for himself through his fly-on-the-wall Polaroids of famous (and infamous) figures as they frollicked through New York's simultaneously seedy and glamorous nightlife—is conferring with Eric Shiner, the Director of the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, who is curating the show. Together with the help of Hugo Boss, Kost's latest collection of works, titled Of an Instance, is both a retrospective of his career thus far, and a comparison to the correlating themes of his work—celebrity, drag culture, the male form—and those of Warhol's (selected Polaroids from Warhol are also featured). We were able to trap the busy duo for a few moments to discuss the show.
SLIDESHOW: Click here for a slideshow of exclusive images from Of an Instance
Out: So, how did the three entities—Hugo Boss, the Andy Warhol Museum, and you, Jeremy—come together for this particular exhibition?
Eric Shiner: Well, we've known each other since 2004, early 2005.
Jeremy Kost: We met through a mutual friend. Eric was a freelance curator at the time and put together my first quote-unquote show—and I say quote-unquote because it was the gallery of the Soho Grand—but I think it was a pivotal moment for me. For example, a friend of Eric's, who is a curator at ICP, came to see the show and I ended up in the ICP Triennial two and a half years later.
For us, we wanted it to be clear that it isn't a nepotistic thing. Oftentimes, you hear a lot about how artists get a show because they slept with the curator, or because they're close friends. You hear rumors, but for us it was really important that things be done the right way.
Hugo Boss was my one of my first sponsors, and really helped me make art a full-time thing. Without their support from the very beginning I don't know if I would be in the position I'm in today. They have such and amazing history with arts patronage—like the Hugo Boss Prize at the Guggenheim. To have them involved in this, both with their history with my career and their arts patronage, is really significant.
Eric: Historically, so many fashion designers worked with the best photographers to do formal portraits of their models and clothing. Fashion and photography definitely fit together, and then you throw Warhol in the mix. Andy was obviously always making sure he knew what was going on in fashion and hanging out with the most fashionable people, starting with Baby Jane Holzer and Edie Sedgwick in the '60s and then moving forward with Liza Minnelli and that whole Halston crowd.
Jeremy: Not to mention, his first job was as a fashion illustrator.
Eric: That's how he made his living during the 1950s. He wanted to be close to anyone at the cutting edge of fashion. I think that Jeremy is a logical extension of that—catching the stars, but also what they're wearing, is a very big element in his work.
Jeremy: Especially the collage work, the abstraction of clothing. But, I think fashion is just drag for women.
Jeremy: If you really think about it…furs, and all these layers.
Eric: You're always performing—no matter who you are—by what you put on your body. Drag queens, I think, look at the fashion industry more than anything for inspiration—either for how to dress themselves or to react against it. So, they're sort of going against the grain of some drag queens, especially Sharon [Needles].
Jeremy: My drag queens tend to be freaks, more outrageous.
Do you think that's artifice or an outward expression of who they truly are?
Jeremy: I think there's that, but it's who I'm drawn to.
Eric: And, of course, there's a very long history of camp—going against the grain of popular culture and critiquing it as they go.
Do you think things like RuPaul's Drag Race has mainstreamed the subcutlure that you've always followed?
Eric: I think it has always been underground. When John Waters put Divine in his films, they were completely underground, hovering between art and popular culture. Even now, Pink Flamingos isn't necessarily well-known to the general public. I think that RuPaul and especially RuPaul's Drag Race has opened up the aesthetic of drag to a much broader audience.
Jeremy, I think what you were touching on the idea that the drag queens you're attracted to are…
Jeremy: They're not pageant queens. If you look at the Warhol Polaroids of drag queens and transsexuals that I chose, they're a bit less beautiful.
Eric: Warhol wasn't going for classically beautiful, he was going for "realness." That's a term that appears on Rupaul's show all the time. So, if you're passable, it's a whole different thing from camp.
I know that fame is a huge part of your work, and now with reality television and Twitter, for instance, some of the mystique has been sucked out of celebrity culture. Does that affect your work?
Jeremy: I'm not working in that context anymore. I'm not interested anymore.
Is that a reaction to…
Jeremy: You know, it started when the reality star bullshit happened a couple of years ago and I decided I didn't want to be a part of it.
Eric: But there's still a lot of overlap. Now Sharon [Needles] has thrown Jeremy a bit of a curveball because suddenly she's a celebrity, based on her appearance on the RuPaul's show. As are his boys—they're not named, but they're all big in the fashion industry.
Jeremy: The biggest theme that runs through the show is the narrative of facade—the desire for attention on some level.
Eric: The limelight and how you engage with it.
Jeremy: Which was Andy's obsession. The face we put forward.
How did you go about choosing what to show? You have a lot of stuff going on and it's not all the unveiling of new things.
Jeremy: It was a multi-month process in terms of going through the entire archive and choosing 250 images from 5,000. But more specifically, in terms of Andy's photos, it was finding relationships that weren't always so direct as, say, his Liza versus my Liza. There's the Wicked Witch with Cher, or Garret Neff with Sylvester Stallone, based on a similar gestures or compositions. The curation became more about gesture and form. In the other room, it's more about cross-generational relationships. Diana Vreeland and Anna Wintour. Beyoncé and Diana Ross. And in a moment of ego, Andy Warhol with the skull on his shoulder and me in skull makeup.
Jeremy: The newer work has become a lot more about the fragmentation of façade in addition to the fragmentation of character.
I even see Lana Del Ray's image in one of the works here—who has come under fire for re-manufacturing herself in sort of multiple iterations to find a successful niche—and then you to place another element on top of her's and break it apart…
Jeremy: There is always this huge consideration of location scouting and inserting a character into a certain context.
You were talking about boys earlier, which is a main focus of the exhibit. What's the interest in the male figure, beyond the obvious? It's erotic, but…
Jeremy: As a gay man, there's always that. But, for me, they also tend to refer to my own body issues and such. They serve as a representation of these guys I used to pine after but never gave me the time of day. Now there's this power scenario of having them pose for me. All but one of them are straight, so there's this distance and unrequited interest.
Eric: In the 1950s, Andy would invite any beautiful boy he happened by over and take photos, and there are a lot of nudes but the cocks have hearts on and around them. So it is unrequited.
How has your process changed? It used to be much more candid.
Jeremy: There's no candid work anymore.
Jeremy: Number one, I think I've done it. It is so well represented in the archives that I don't know how much more can be done with it. Also, there's the film situation. Every frame is another I can't use. I have to be more precious with the material.
Eric: As it goes away, so too is the nightlife that you were recording. There aren't many places you can go to see…
Jeremy: …the same viscerality
It used to be that you were just a kid with a Polaroid camera.
Jeremy: There was that moment with Mary J. Blige in 2004 when she sort of said, "With a Polaroid? What is this?" So I walked away.
And there's a video piece as well?
Jeremy: As of now, the one video in the show is of Sharon, and its called "The Queen's Speech." She's in three different costumes stumbling around the Meatpacking District—as a nod to the tranny hookers—and mumbling an Oscar acceptance speech, as this delusional character. Bryce shot it…and I guess I, well, directed it.
I like this shot of the paparazzi. Do you always feel like you're on the outside, or the inside?
Eric: You were never paparazzi
Jeremy: The interesting thing about all those paintings, if you look at them, is there's a consistent sense of access. I'm on the carpet with Dolly Parton. I'm on the carpet with Cate Blanchett. I'm behind the cameras and all the shots are clearly very intimate and I never stood behind a barricade. I never would, and if I was told that I had to, I would leave.
It doesn't seem like an, 'Excuse me, may I take your picture?' kind of thing.
Jeremy: That's what I think is interesting about it. I wanted a tension between these more focused photos—like Madonna—and the more situational abstractions. One is of Brad and Angelina signing autographs at the American Spirit Awards. Its called "American Royalty". You'd never know it, though, because it's all these fans shoving 8x10s at them to be signed.
It's kind of spooky to be honest.
Eric: But it's also great that you're getting photography within photography.
Do you consider yourself a voyeur in general?
Jeremy: I do…and I think Andy was.
Eric: He absolutely was—par excellence
Jeremy: I wanted to create this sense of manic-ness. I think it is interesting going back through archives and looking back on things with a different filter. Things you thought were garbage suddenly seem great, but the paintings are something I'm really going to continue with and develop, without question.
SLIDESHOW: Click here for a slideshow of more images from Of an Instance
"Of An Instance" in partnership with Hugo Boss and The Andy Warhol Museum will run from May 4th through May 31st at 150 Eleventh Avenue, between 21st and 22nd Streets, in New York City.
For more about Jeremy Kost, visit his website here.
All photos courtesy of Jeremy Kost.
This interview has been edited for clarity and length.


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EDIT: Okay, as of September 2010, I have finally found the original paper copy of this damn recipe and have fixed it. The actual amount of milk is 3/4 cups. If you are using soy milk, per the lovely Calista, you will likely need one and one quarter cups of it.
They were born from the barely legible photocopy of a recipe, originally produced on an electric typewriter, handed out in seventh grade home economics class. The amounts of each ingredient were written entirely in teaspoons and fractions thereof, I suppose as an exercise to teach seventh-graders the conversion from teaspoons to cups and tablespoons. (We had yet to be visited by the saving grace of online unit-conversion sites, nor even desktop converter widgets.)
The title of the recipe is "Delicious Biscuits."
The title is correct.
So delicious are the biscuits, in fact, that I have been compelled to keep safe the original page for more than a decade, render the teaspooniness out of it, and at long last commend it to the open internet where it can spread its powers of biscuitry to the ends of the earth.
Here y'all go:
Delicious Biscuits
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted*
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup milk
*can switch to 1 cup all-purpose and 1 cup wheat flour if desired; increase milk to one cup
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Sift all the dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking powder) together in a bowl. Add the shortening and cut it in with a pastry cutter or a fork until it's in small enough crumbly pieces that it sorta vanishes into the dry ingredients. Add the milk all at once and stir it in to make a sticky dough. Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface and knead 8 to 10 times. Roll dough to about 0.5 inch thick (or a little thinner) and cut out circles with a cutter or a floured glass. Place biscuits on a baking sheet about an inch apart. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until biscuits are lightly browned and delicious-looking.
Godspeed, biscuits. Godspeed.
(Happy Thanksgiving! 感謝祭おめでとう!)