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House Approves Sandy Aid for Houses of Worship The House has overwhelmingly approved a bill to allow houses of worship damaged by Superstorm Sandy to receive federal disaster aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The measure, which passed by a 354-72 vote Wednesday, adds houses of worship to the government’s list of private nonprofit organizations eli-

gible for aid. Critics said the measure violates the constitutional separation of church and state. Sandy roared up the East Coast and pounded several states in late October, especially New York and New Jersey. The storm is blamed for 140 deaths and billions of dollars in residential and b u s i n e s s cont. Page 23

President Gives State of the Union Tuesday night President Obama faced a large audience which included Congress, while the nation tuned in at home. The president’s speech began with this: ‘Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, fellow citizens: Fifty-one years ago, John F. Kennedy declared to this Chamber that “the Constitution makes us not rivals for power but partners for progress…It is my task,” he said, “to report the State of the Union – to improve it is the task of us all.”

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Tuesday afternoon the Governor cal situation in Rockland was not headed down from the Capital to mentioned in particular terms, he deliver a mini-State of the State did call for a major expansion of address in the mid-Hudson re- industry and business upstate. Degion. He is on tour giving the ad- pending on where in New York a dress state-wide, or, as he said, "to person lives, up-state is a relative get out of Albany". His address term. For some the Bronx is upcoincided with the President’s state while for those living in the State of the Union, which was to Capital region, it is down-state. be presented hours later. Inciden- Either way you map it, “Let us tally, the state of New York and put north back on the compass”, the county have similar struggles Cuomo exclaimed. “Why are peowith the economy, wages, rights ple going east to the Hamptons for women, and until recently gun and west to Philly, when they can legislation. go upstate.” While Rockland falls “NY Rising” was the title of Gov. somewhere in the lower-Hudson time would ends still see region,saving the county Andrew Cuomo’s State of the Daylight more potential investment. State address. Although the fis- at 2 a.m. Sunday.

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Rockland County got a surprise visit from Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday. He spoke to an capacity crowd gathered in Nanuet

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Gov. Cuomo delivered State of the State to Rockland

Tonight, thanks to the grit and determination of the American people, there is much progress to report. After a decade of grinding war, our brave men and women in uniform are cont. Page 3

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Remember to sethighlights your clocks Monsey Family Medical Center back one hour before going to February bed is Saturday National children's dental hygiene month

n addition to February being !‫ווארט נישט ביז זןנטאג‬ ?‫איר פילט נישט גוט‬ Heart Health Month, it is also M O N S E Y FA M I LY M E D I C A L C E N T E R IS OPEN Children's Dental Hygiene S AT U R DAY N I G H T Month. What better time then now, to have your child seen ‫מוצאי שבת‬ by a dentist. We put together 7:00pm - 9:30pm some advice from our expert For Primary Care & Dental Dental Department. The dentists at Monsey Family Medical Center all agree that a child needs foods from all the major food groups in order to grow properly and stay healthy, but when starches and sugars dominate a child's diet, the risk of tooth decay goes way up. That's because some bacteria in the mouth use these starches and sugars as food to produce acid. The acid is strong enough to dissolve tooth enamel and cause decay.

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Hagel or Not? The Senate’s top Democrat says Republicans are mounting a full-scale filibuster of Chuck Hagel’s nomination to be President Barack Obama’s secretary of defense. Majority Leader Harry says Thursday there has never been a filibuster of a secretary of defense in the country’s history. The Nevada senator says it’s “shocking” and “tragic” that Republicans would block Hagel’s nomination. Reid filed a motion Wednesday to limit debate and force a vote on Hagel’s nomination, which is expected to be held Friday. While Democrats hold a 55-45 edge in the Senate and have the numbers to confirm Hagel on a majority vote, they need the backing of five Republicans to clear the way for an up-or-down vote on him. Rockland Community Development Center Inc. 22 Main Street • Monsey, NY 10952 Tel (845) 770-1950

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ood-government groups and rank-and-file lawmakers criticized Gov. Andrew Cuomo for pushing his stricter gun control measures into law. They claim it was through secret meetings with a few legislators, and without time for close review or public comment. Gov. Cuomo, like any elected official, was elected by the people, he works for the people. By the looks of the crowd this past Tuesday, with all the ovations he received, seems to be well liked. Indeed he passed legislation on guns quickly, but it was for the benefit and safety of the people. Even if a politician would do everything perfect, there would still be those complaining. The Governor should be congratulated as he proved himselfsigning a swift, and powerful law. Rocklanders and New Yorkers alike should be proud that NY State has a Governor who was the first to react to this tough issue of gun control. We hope that the rest of his plans he brought to Rockland will take effect, and eventually lead this county and the state as a whole to a better future.

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As tens of thousands of people have spoken up and written in to the White House, we've heard one message loud and clear: The refinancing process is anything but easy to navigate.

Brian Deese Deputy Director National Economic Council

Even homeowners who have done everything right and made all their payments on time are getting caught up in unnecessary red tape. Sitting down and reading through some of these stories is a powerful reminder of why it’s so important that we get this done right away.

Healthy and clean communities are the bedrock of prosperity Dear Editor,

One mother in Maryland, raising two teenage boys , wrote in to say that she's working 15 hour days to make her mortgage payments and keep current on her bills. Another family from Illinois is hoping to lower their mortgage payments so they can help pay for school for their kids. One woman in Arkansas called the President’s plan a "no brainer" and talked about how much good it would do for the broader economy. So if you are like these people and think that both you and our economy could stand to benefit from the President’s refinancing plan, give the tool a try, then take a moment to share it with your friends: www.whitehouse.gov/refi

As a New York state senator, the most important priority I have is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of the Hudson Valley and of New York. I want to discuss two steps that I am taking and to ask for your support to help make them a reality. The first deals with our most precious resource, our drinking water. The decision whether to allow high-volume hydraulic fracturing is coming — and it rests squarely on the shoulders of Governor Cuomo. The deadline for his decision is scheduled for later this month. As have other senators, I have pressed the governor to strongly consider the long-term negative effects that allowing this practice would bring to our communities.

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A popular "solution" to the toxic fracking wastewater problem is to sell it for the manufacture of road de-icing products. I have submitted a bill, the NY Clean Street Act, which will ban these products from being used on New York roads, thus preventing toxic runoff from coming into direct contact with our children, leaching into our water supply and infesting the crops raised on roadside farms. The health of the people of our region is also threatened by the acceleration of tick borne illness such as Lyme. We must respond to these complex and debilitating diseases with every resource at our disposal. My bill, TickBITE, (Tick Borne-Illness Treatment and Education Act) provides funding for tickborne illness prevention and education programs. It will also hold insurance companies accountable for covering treatment costs. Protecting our health, safety and environment is a key to economic development in our region, a priority all of us share. Healthy and clean communities are the bedrock of prosperous communities. My two bills will help lay a foundation for strong, economic growth. Senator Terry Gipson, Senate District 41

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State of the Union cont. from front page

coming home. After years of grueling recession, our businesses have created over six million new jobs. We buy more American cars than we have in five years, and less foreign oil than we have in twenty. Our housing market is healing, our stock market is rebounding, and consumers, patients, and homeowners enjoy stronger protections than ever before. Together, we have cleared away the rubble of crisis, and can say with renewed confidence that the state of our union is stronger. But we gather here knowing that there are millions of Americans whose hard work and dedication have not yet been rewarded. Our economy is adding jobs – but too many people still can’t find full-time employment. Corporate profits have rocketed to all-time highs – but for more than a decade, wages and incomes have barely budged.’ Pursuing an aggressive and diverse early

second-term agenda, President Obama turned his focus Tuesday night squarely to the economy, using his State of the Union address to unveil new government initiatives aimed at creating jobs. Obama's proposals had a familiar ring, including re-packaged economic ideas but also offering several bold new measures aimed at boosting the middle class.

None of the proposals would add to the deficit "by a single dime," Obama pledged, with costs offset by savings carved out in the budget and from money saved from ending two wars. "It's not a bigger government we need, but a smarter government that sets priorities and invests in broad-based growth," Obama said. With dozens of victims of gun violence looking on from the House gallery, including former Rep. Gabby Giffords, and families of victims from shootings at Newtown, Conn., Oak Creek, Wisc., and Aurora, Colo., Obama made an emotional plea for an up-or-down vote on his gun control plan. "Each of these proposals deserves a vote in Congress," he said of proposed restrictions on assault-style weapons and high capacity magazines, and enhanced background checks, among other measures. "If you want to vote no, that's your choice," he said. "But these proposals deserve a vote. Because in the two months since Newtown, more than a thousand birthdays, graduations and anniversaries have been stolen from our lives by a bullet from a gun." For the first time as president, Obama called for raising the minimum wage from $7.25 to $9.00 an hour by 2015. He proposed to ensure future increases by indexing the minimum wage to inflation. He proposed a national goal of universal pre-school education, an effort to help states provide tens of thousands of low- to middle-income four-year-old children access to quality public education from an earlier age.

On foreign policy, Obama offered stern warnings to aspiring nuclear powers Iran and North Korea, which conducted a nuclear test overnight in violation of international agreements. "Provocations of the sort we saw last night will only isolate them further," Obama said. He also announced he will make a trip to the Middle East next month that will include a stop in Israel -- his first as president. "We will stand steadfast with Israel in pursuit of security and lasting peace," Obama said of the message he plans to bring to the region. The president closed with: “We may do different jobs, and wear different uniforms, and hold different views than the person beside us. But as Americans, we all share the same proud title: We are citizens. It’s a word that doesn’t just describe our nationality or legal status. It describes the way we’re made. It describes what we believe. It captures the enduring idea that this country only works when we accept certain obligations to one another and to future generations; that our rights are wrapped up in the rights of others; and that well into our third century as a nation, it remains the task of us all, as citizens of these United States, to be the authors of the next great chapter in our American story. Thank you, G-d bless you, and G-d bless the United States of America.”

a m essage from senator kirsten Gillibrand

I just got off the floor, following President Obama’s State of the Union Address. The President is right. It's been more than two months since the Newtown tragedy, and Congress has to act. As the President said, "This is not the first time this country has debated how to reduce gun violence. But this time is different. Overwhelming majorities of Americans – Americans who believe in the Second Amendment – have come together around common sense reform." That’s why I’m calling on my colleagues in both chambers to work with President Obama and pass common sense gun safety policies. We need to end gun trafficking, crack down on the black market, expand background checks, reinstate

the assault weapons ban and do away with high-capacity magazines. These reforms will save lives, but only if we pass them. Now is our moment. Tell Congress: Pass President Obama’s gun proposals now and help save lives. The public is on our side. The President has once again made it clear that he is determined to see this through. Our children are counting on us. We can’t let them down. Thank you, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO ON PRESIDENT OBAMA'S 2013 STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS "President Obama put forward a bold, comprehensive agenda in his 2013 State of the Union Address that continues to rebuild our nation’s economy and strengthens the middle class. "The vision President Obama presented tonight is one we embrace here in New York. The President laid out an agenda for a vibrant American future, where we work together to bring jobs back from overseas, train our young people to have the skills they need to succeed in the workforce, and ensure those who work long and hard hours can provide for their families. The President from his first day in office has sought to reform our education system to benefit our students, and the vision he put forward tonight continues this effort by calling for all our children to have access to high quality preschool education. I commend his proposal to raise the federal minimum wage, in recognition that the current rate is "Since the President delivered his 2012 State of the Union Address just twelve months ago, our nation has felt more than in any year before the tragic consequences of gun violence, from the senseless shooting in Aurora, Colorado, the evil massacre in Newtown, Connecticut, to the murder of two of our first responders in Webster. The President is right to say that action must be taken. The vast majority of Americans believe in sensible gun safety laws, and I commend the President for outlining a series of reasonable measures to reduce gun violence in our nation. "Over the past months, New Yorkers have been thankful for the President’s leadership and action in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. The federal funding that our Congressional delegation fought so hard for and the President signed into law will be a major help for our state and entire region, and will enable our communities to rebuild smarter and stronger than before. As President Obama begins his second term in office and our nation’s economy begins to get back on track, I look forward to continued collaboration between New York and our federal partners as we work toward finding solutions to the problems we face and building a bright future for our children."

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national & international news updates Jerusalem terror alert continues into Wednesday Security forces maintained a state of increased readiness from Tuesday evening and into Wednesday in response to intelligence received by the Shin Bet security service indicating the possibility of a terror attack in the city. Magen David Adom ambulance service declared a “Level C” alert, the second-highest level of readiness. Later they raised the alert to the highest level. Local firefighters were also on standby. A police helicopter was patrolling the skies above the capital, and other units were deployed on Tuesday. There were also roadblocks at entrances to the city, and vehicles leaving nearby Arab villages were being checked. The fear was of a terror attack, possibly by a suicide bomber, but the alert was “general, rather than specific,” security sources said. Israeli officials have warned of an upsurge in attacks on Israelis from the West Bank of late. An annual survey released late last month said there had been an increase in the number of terror attacks

carried out against Israelis in 2012 compared to 2011, but it was accompanied by a decrease in the number of fatalities. Neighbors Prep Militaries After N Korean Nuke Test Seoul, South Korea - North Korea’s neighbors bolstered their military preparations and mobilized scientists Wednesday to determine whether Pyongyang’s third nuclear test, conducted in defiance of U.N. warnings, was as successful as the North claimed. The detonation was also the focus of global diplomatic maneuvers, with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry reaching out to counterparts in Seoul, Beijing and Tokyo. President Barack Obama used his State of the Union address to assure U.S. allies in the region and warn of “firm action.” “Provocations of the sort we saw last night will only isolate them further as we stand by our allies, strengthen our own missile defense and lead the world in taking firm action in response to these threats,” Obama said. The nuclear device detonated Tuesday at a remote underground site in the northeast is seen as a

crucial step toward North Korea’s goal of building a bomb small enough to be fitted on a missile capable of striking the United States. 4,000 Stranded Cruise Passengers Passengers onboard a disabled cruise ship being towed to shore in the Gulf of Mexico told relatives they are using plastic bags to do “their business” and are otherwise trying to make the best of a bad situation by sleeping under the stars instead of in their stuffy, hot cabins. Jimmy Mowlam, 63, said his 37-year-old son, Rob Mowlam, told him by phone Monday night that the lack of ventilation onboard Carnival Cruise Lines’ Carnival Triumph had made it too hot to sleep inside. He said Rob and his new bride — they got married onboard Saturday — are among the many passengers who have set up camp on the ocean liner’s decks and in its common areas. “He said up on deck it looks like a shanty town, with sheets, almost like tents, mattresses, anything else they can pull to sleep on,” said Mowlam, 63, who is from

Warren, in southeast Texas. His son is from nearby Nederland. The ship left Galveston, Texas, for a four-day cruise last Thursday carrying 3,143 passengers and 1,086 crew members. On Sunday, the ship was about 150 miles off Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula when an engine room fire knocked out its primary power source, crippling its water and plumbing systems and leaving it adrift on only a backup power. STATEMENT BY SENATOR CARLUCCI ON RAISING THE MINIMUM WAGE IN NEW YORK STATE “I applaud President Obama’s decision to fight for increasing the minimum wage. At the same time, New York cannot sit back and wait for action. New York must set an example for Washington to act by working together in a bipartisan fashion and raising workers’ pay here at home. “Raising the minimum wage for our lowest paid workers will guarantee that thousands of our hardest working men and women have a fair shot at achieving the American dream. Just yesterday, I was proud

Claudia Tenney, R-New Hartford and Assemblyman Kieran Lalor, R-Fishkill. Signs and posters calling Cuomo a "tyrant" and a "spineless turd with a pen" were shown alongside images of guns on flags and posters bearing the slogans; "modern day muskets" and "come and take it," challenging Cuomo's message of necessity. salt and the mayor This morning Mayor Bloomberg announced that 21 companies voluntarily decreased the amount of salt in their products as part of a program he helped kickstart way back in 2008, when salt licks were sold on every streetcorner and the hit sitcom was Brine Over Braun. "Prior to our National Salt Reduction Initiative, there was no comprehensive approach to lowering sodium in foods," the mayor said in a release. "These companies have demonstrated their commitment to removing excess sodium from their products and to working with public health authorities toward a shared goal—helping their customers lead longer, healthier lives."

Out of work

More U.S. workers sought jobless benefits last week for the first time in four weeks, but the less volatile four-week moving average fell. Continuing to claim unemployment insurance Initial claim

Week ending Dec. 8 3.23 million

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Albany & washington news briefs Senate Republicans say: Turn out the lights on 'temporary' utility surcharges Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos, RRockville Centre, Sen. George Maziarz, RNewfane, and pro-business lobbyists are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to remove a surcharge on utilities as a way to lower costs for consumers and businesses. The 18-a tax surcharge was implemented in 2009 by Senate Democrats and thenGov. David Paterson on electric, gas, steam and non-municipal water services. The surcharge was intended to be temporary and is due to expire on March 31, 2014. But Cuomo's 2013-2014 Executive Budget proposes to extend the tax surcharge for another five years. According to Skelos, the extension of the surcharge for another five years will cost businesses and consumers $2.8 billion. About 500 protestors were bolstered by support from several lawmakers, notably, Sen. Greg Ball, R-Patterson, Sen. Kathleen Marchione, R-Halfmoon, Sen. Lee Zeldin, R-Shirley, Sen. James Seward, R-Milford, Assemblyman Steve Katz, R-Mohegan Lake, Assemblyman Marc Butler, R-Newport, Assemblywoman

to join with my Senate colleagues in releasing a detailed policy report that shows that women and minorities stand the most to gain with a modest increase in their wages. The experts agree that real wages will skyrocket and our economy will create jobs across the board. I am confident that we can put the politics aside and get this done for the folks that need our assistance the most."

The companies who reduced the sodium in their products include Kraft Foods, Goya Foods, Unilever, and mom & pop sandwich shoppe Subway. Ragu tomato sauce now has 20% less sodium per serving, Teddy Grahams Though scientists and doctors have disagreed on the impact salt has on heart disease and high blood pressure, Heath Commissioner Thomas Farley was unequivocal when addressing naysayers in December: “The body of evidence demonstrates that excess sodium consumption is an important populationlevel risk for high blood pressure and is strong and conclusive." bike lanes in ny may face challenges During Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s tenure, New York City has become a cycling haven, with sprawling lanes across each borough and a bike-share program set to begin this spring. But as Mr. Bloomberg is to leave office at year’s end, there is widespread concern among cyclists that a reckoning awaits, and that the city’s next mayor may end this period of bike-friendly programs and policies.

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In the early stages of the campaign for mayor, the candidates have expressed little enthusiasm about the expansion of bike lanes, and a few have made comments that suggest they may seek to erase some of them. Industrial Hemp Farming Legislation Reintroduced In Congress Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) and 28 co-sponsors, including House Agriculture Committee ranking member Collin Peterson (D-MN), have reintroduced legislation in Congress that requires the federal government to respect state laws allowing the cultivation of industrial hemp. Hemp is a distinct variety of the plant species cannabis sativa that contains only trace (less than one percent) amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis. House Bill 525, the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2013, amends the Controlled Substances Act to exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana. The measure grants state legislatures the authority to license and regulate the commercial production of hemp as an industrial and agricultural commodity.

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rockland & regional shabbos saw at least a foot of snow over the area A vast storm system descended on the Northeast on Friday, bringing high winds, deepening snow and threats of flooding to southern New England and reopening the old wounds of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey and New York. After a day of pelting wet snow, five states — New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Rhode Island — had declared states of emergency, and Massachusetts had banned vehicles from every road in the state. As dusk fell, conditions quickly deteriorated. Major highways like Interstate 93 were almost completely

an Advocate reporter's car not going anywhere

abandoned; downtown Boston, in blizzard conditions, was a ghost town lost in a swirl of howling winds and snow. Parked cars lost their shape and resembled scoops of ice cream. The worst was still to come, at least in New England. Forecasters said the storm would continue through Saturday afternoon and winds could reach 75 miles per hour, leaving behind a fresh white blanket perhaps three feet thick. In New York City, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg told people to stay home and warned them not to “panic buy” gasoline because the supply was plentiful. But the memory of Hurricane Sandy in October was still so raw that many across the region went on buying sprees anyway, emptying store shelves and filling extra containers of gasoline in addition to their car tanks.

SENATOR CARLUCCI JOINS ADVOCATES & DOCTORS TO CALL FOR RESTORING PRESCRIBER PREVAILS TO NEW YORK MEDICAID BUDGET Senator David Carlucci joined by a coalition of mental health advocates, physicians and patients called on Governor Cuomo to reinstate

“prescriber prevails” for atypical antipsychotics in the 2013-2014 state budget via the 21day amendments. The group also urged the Governor and Legislature to restore “prescriber prevails” for all drug classes in the Medicaid budget.

this authority to managed care health plans as opposed to prescribers. For some patients with complex medical conditions, it can take weeks or months – and careful consultation with their physician – to determine the most effective medication regimen.

“Prescriber prevails” means the doctor or physician has authority to decide which medicine is best for their patients. A state Medicaid policy shift in October 2011 gave

Thus, this new policy has led to confusion, lack of uniformity in coverage, and some cases, denial of critical medications.

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DENTAL hygiene month

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food choices, the dentists at Monsey Family Medical Center recommend the following to parents: Recognize foods that are "high risk" for tooth decay. Most people know that sweets such as cookies, candy and cake are poor snack choices for healthy teeth. However, some foods aren't so obvious. Snacks that stick to teeth can cause as much tooth decay as candy and cookies. These foods include some cereals, chips, crackers and even dried fruits. Limit the number of snacks a day. Remember that each time you give your child a meal or a snack, you are also giving a "snack" to the cavity-causing bacteria in your child's mouth. The more snacks, the more times the bacteria can attack your child's teeth. It's important to make sure your child maintains a healthy diet that includes set mealtimes and snacks. But continuous snacking is a risk for cavities.

Tooth decay is the destruction of your tooth enamel, the hard, outer layer of your teeth. It can be a problem for children, teens and adults. Plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, constantly forms on your teeth. When you eat or drink foods containing sugars, the bacteria in plaque produce acids that attack tooth enamel. The stickiness of the plaque keeps these acids in contact with your teeth and over time the enamel can break down. This is when cavities can form. A cavity is a little hole in your tooth. Cavities are more common among children, but changes that occur with aging make cavities an adult problem, too. Recession of the gums away from the teeth, combined with an increased incidence of gum disease, can expose

Restrict high-sugar foods to set mealtimes. We all enjoy a sweet treat now and then. But according to Dr. Stacy Lubetsky, a Pediatric Dentist at Monsey Family Medical Center, “having your child eat it as part of a regular meal, rather than by itself as a snack, can limit the risk of tooth decay.” Choose milk or water, instead of sugary drinks or juice. What children drink is just as important as what they eat. Most juices and sodas are loaded with sugar. Sipping on fruit juice, sodas, or sport drinks keeps sugars washing over the teeth. This can contribute to tooth decay. Choosing milk or water will help ensure a healthy mouth and body for your child.

Kids Health Matters

Teething A baby’s primary teeth break through the gums at about 6 months old, a time when they are said to be “teething.”

tooth roots to plaque. Tooth roots are covered with cementum, a softer tissue than enamel. They are susceptible to decay and are more sensitive to touch and to hot and cold. It’s common for people over age 50 to have toothroot decay.

Symptoms • Baby is fussier than normal • Swollen gums • Refusal to eat or drink • Biting on fingers or toys to relieve pressure • Drooling, which could cause a rash

Primary teeth

Cuspids

Upper Lower teeth Teeth usually break through first; by 3 years, all 20 teeth will have come in Molars Incisors Molars

Easing pain Provide a teething ring and give baby a pain reliever labeled for the specific age range

Teething ring

Cuspids

Lower Teeth

Decay around the edges, or a margin, of fillings is also common for older adults. Because many older adults lacked benefits of fluoride and modern preventive dental care when they were growing up, they often have a number of dental fillings. Over the years, these fillings may weaken and tend to fracture and leak around the edges. Bacteria accumulate in these tiny crevices causing acid to build up which leads to decay. Remember that a nutritious diet is just one way of preventing tooth decay. Be sure that your child also brushes twice a day with a toothpaste that contains fluoride. Your child also needs to have a "dental home," where he or she can have regular checkups by the dentist. “Rockland County water does not have fluoride added to it, so it is very important to supplement with drops.” Explains Dr. Lubetsky.

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depression & Diabetes

epression can strike anyone, but people with diabetes, a serious disorder that afflicts an estimated 16 million Americans, may be at greater risk. In addition, individuals with depression may be at greater risk for developing diabetes. Treatment for depression helps people manage symptoms of both diseases, thus improving the quality of their lives. Several studies suggest that diabetes doubles the risk of depression compared to those without the disorder. The chances of becoming depressed increase as diabetes complications worsen. Research shows that depression leads to poorer physical and mental functioning, so a person is less likely to follow a required diet or medication plan. Treating depression with psychotherapy, medication, or a combination of these treatments can improve a patient's well-being and ability to manage diabetes. Causes underlying the association between depression and diabetes are unclear. Depression may develop because of stress but also may result from the metabolic effects of diabetes on the brain. Studies suggest that people with diabetes who have a history of depression are more likely to develop diabetic complications than those without depression. People who suffer from both diabetes and depression tend to have higher health care costs in primary care. Depression is a serious medical condition that affects thoughts, feelings, and the ability to function in everyday life. Depression can occur at any age. One study estimates that 6 percent of 9- to 17-year-olds in the U.S. and almost 10 percent of American adults, or about 19 million people age 18 and older, experience some form of depression every year. Although available therapies alleviate symptoms in over 80 percent of those treated, less than half of people with depression get the help they need. Depression results from abnormal functioning of the brain. The causes of depression are currently a matter of intense research. An interaction between genetic predisposition and life history appear to determine a person's level of risk. Episodes of depression may then be triggered by stress, difficult life events, side effects of medications, or other environmental factors. Whatever its origins, depression can limit the energy needed to keep focused on treatment for other disorders, such as diabetes. Diabetes is a disorder that impairs the way the body uses digested food for growth and energy. Most of the food we eat is broken down into glucose, a form of sugar that provides the main source of fuel for the body. After digestion, glucose passes into the bloodstream. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, helps glucose get into cells and converts glucose to energy. Without insulin, glucose builds up in the blood,

and the body loses its main source of fuel. In type 1 diabetes, the immune system destroys the insulinproducing beta cells of the pancreas. This form of diabetes usually strikes children and young adults, who require daily or more frequent insulin injections or using an insulin pump for the rest of their lives. Insulin treatment, however, is not a cure, nor can it reliably prevent the long-term complications of the disease. Although scientists do not know what causes the immune system to attack the cells, they believe that both genetic factors and environmental factors are involved.

PSYCHIATRY

Type 2 diabetes, which accounts for about 90 percent of diabetes cases in the United States, is most common in adults over age 40. Affecting about 6 percent of the U.S. population, this form of diabetes is strongly linked with obesity (more than 80 percent of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight), inactivity, and a family history of diabetes. With the aging of Americans and the alarming increase in obesity in all ages and ethnic groups, the incidence of type 2 diabetes has also been rising nationwide.

Seymour Kushnir, MD ADULT PSYCHIATRY Zvi Weisstuch, MD ADULT and Child PSYCHIATRY

Symptoms include fatigue, nausea, frequent urination or infections, unusual thirst, weight loss, blurred vision, and slow healing of wounds or sores. Some people have no symptoms at all.

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People with diabetes try to keep blood glucose (also called blood sugar) from rising too high or falling too low. When blood glucose levels drop too low from some medicines—a condition called hypoglycemia—a person can become nervous, shaky, and confused. Judgment can be impaired, and if the level is low enough, a person can faint. High levels of blood glucose, called hyperglycemia, cause tissue damage and lead to debilitating complications. Associated with acute long-term complications, the disease can lead to blindness, heart and blood vessel disease, strokes, kidney failure, amputations, and nerve damage. While there are many different treatments for depression, they must be carefully chosen by a trained professional based on the circumstances of the person and family. In people who have diabetes and depression, scientists report that psychotherapy and antidepressant medications have positive effects on both mood and glycemic control. Remember, depression is a treatable disorder of the brain. Depression can be treated in addition to whatever other illnesses a person might have, including diabetes. If you think you may be depressed or know someone who is, don't lose hope. Seek help for depression. For a confidential consultation, please call Project Ohr, 845-352-6800, x 6849.

SOCIAL WORK

Malka Harris Susswein LCSW, Clinical Director Project Ohr, Individual and Family Therapist Gelly Asovski LCSW, Play Therapist Sharon Kronenberg LCSW, Individual Therapist Adults Chana Simmonds LCSW, Family and Individual Therapist- Adults Gila Zelinger LCSW, Family and Individual Therapist, Teens and Adults Rabbi Aryeh Frankel LMSW, Individual & Couples Therapist, Teens & Adults Naomi Franklin LMSW, Child Therapist Yael Kahan LMSW, Family and Individual Therapist, Teens and Adults Esther Rothbaum LMSW, Child Therapist Toby Spitzer LMSW, Individual and Family Therapist

Did you know ... A study indicates that feeling lonely may be bad for a person’s immune system. At Ohio State University, they looked at whether loneliness created the kind of chronic stress that can affect the immune system. Compared with people whose test scores showed they were less lonely, people whose scores showed they felt very lonely had more antibodies

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indicating that they were fighting a common and generally harmless virus called cytomegalovirus. People who felt very lonely had greater virus reactivation than people who felt less lonely. The study presented at a meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology was supported by the National Institutes of Health.

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Departments of Justice combats health care fraud WASHINGTON – Attorney General Eric Holder and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius released a new report showing that for every dollar spent on health care-related fraud and abuse investigations in the last three years, the government recovered $7.90. This is the highest three-year average return on investment in the 16-year history of the Health Care Fraud and Abuse (HCFAC) Program. The government’s health care fraud prevention and enforcement efforts recovered a record $4.2 billion in taxpayer dollars in Fiscal Year (FY) 2012, up from nearly $4.1 billion in FY 2011, from individuals and companies who attempted to defraud federal health programs serving seniors and taxpayers or who sought payments to which they were not entitled. Over the last four years, the administration’s enforcement efforts have recovered $14.9 billion, up from $6.7 billion over the prior four-year period. Since 1997, the HCFAC Program has returned more than $23 billion to the Medicare Trust Funds. These findings, released today in the annual HCFAC Program report, are a result of President Obama making the elimination of fraud, waste and abuse, particularly in health care, a top priority for the administration. The success of this joint Department of Justice and HHS effort was made possible by the Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Action Team (HEAT), created in 2009 to prevent fraud, waste and abuse in the Medicare and Medicaid programs and to crack down on individuals and entities that are abusing the system and costing American taxpayers billions of dollars. These efforts to reduce fraud will continue to improve with new tools and resources provided by the Affordable Care Act.

English and Yiddish Speaking Staying at the table longer will keep you healthier study says Researchers say families who spend a bit longer together at the dinner table tend to have kids with a bit better weight. Barbara Fiese of the University of Illinois saw it in data on low-income families. In the study, researchers observed 200 family mealtimes. They say the difference was only three or four minutes – families with healthier-weight children spent about 20 minutes at the table. But Fiese says the minutes add up, and family time may reduce mindless eating, when the calories go in without people really thinking about them: “They mean that families are sort of keeping track of what their kids are doing. They’re also monitoring what they’re eating.” The study in the journal Economics and Human Biology was supported by the National Institutes of Health.

Healthy Living

Know your whole grains Eating more whole grains is an easy way to add valuable nutrients to your diet.

What and why

• Unlike ÒrefinedÓ wheat products, in which the outer layer of bran is stripped away, a whole grain includes all its edible layers, including bran, germ and endosperm, the nutritive part of the seed • Whole grains are rich in B vitamins, fiber and antioxidants; diets rich in them promote colon health and can reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers • Whole grains include whole oats/oatmeal, brown rice, wild rice, bulgar, millet and quinoa

• Labels such as 100 percent wheat, multigrain, bran or organic do not indicate whole grain

This Country is one of the least Healthiest in the Developed World An international scorecard on health finds America at or near the bottom. Experts with the National Academy of Sciences looked at nine key health topics in 16 high-income nations. The topics include children dying in their first year, teen pregnancies, killings and injuries, drugs, obesity and diabetes, and heart and lung diseases. The chair of the panel that wrote the report, Dr. Steven Woolf of Virginia Commonwealth University, says society and government can improve a lot – and individuals can, also: “The conditions that are responsible for this U.S. health disadvantage – every single one of them – are things that individuals can help prevent or reduce their risk.” Some examples: pregnancy health care, and being physically active. The report was supported by the National Institutes of Health.

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Jaffee to Chair Assembly Task Force on Food, Farm, Nutrition Policy (Pearl River, NY) – Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee (D-Rockland), recently appointed Chair of the New York State Assembly Task Force on Food, Farm and Nutrition Policy, held a kickoff event on Thursday at the Nyack Center, which hosts the weekly Nyack Winter Farmers’ Market. Joining Jaffee were community activists and representatives from a wide variety of organizations throughout Rockland County, who share her determination to reduce hunger and ensure that everyone, especially those who are underserved, has access to nutritious, local food grown on sustainable farms in New York State.

and communities across the state,” said Jaffee, thanking all those who had turned out to support the mission of the task force and to speak. Jaffee told the large gathering that included vendors, shoppers – mothers pushing strollers and older adults- that she had just sent a letter to Assembly Speaker, Sheldon Silver, requesting that this year's state budget must not only maintain but also expand funding for the WIC program, which provides supplemental food for women, infants and children.

"Ellen has always been a powerful advocate for children and families,” said Nyack Mayor, Jen Laird White, who introduced Jaffee. “Now, Ellen can continue her efforts by extending her advocacy to the idea that there is no better place to start an empowered life, than at the table. It is a perfect next step for Ellen’s leadership.”

“Feeding children nutritious food, like the fresh fruit and vegetables right here in this farmers’ market, makes them grow strong and keeps them healthier. It makes them better learners and in the long term better earners,” she said.

“I’m excited by my appointment to the Food, Farm and Nutrition Policy Task Force, which provides me with the opportunity to influence policy and programs to sustain our food production capacity while at the same time improving our nutrition and health. In so many ways it will allow me to continue my advocacy for mothers, children, families, seniors

Rockland and Orange Counties, cited a Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health study that drew similar conclusions: Nutritious meals keep people healthy and actually reduces costly visits to the emergency room. “The science is there. Now is the time to act on the hard evidence and invest wisely in what we know, so we can reverse the crisis of childhood obesity and diabetes in our state,” said Jaffee.

“We can improve health for our families by seeing that everyone has access to healthy food. That's why I am saying no to cuts to the Hunger Prevention Nutrition Assistance Program. I will be looking closely to see if our programs provide sufficient supplies of fresh, nutritious food to keep our seniors healthy at home instead of in hospitals and nursing homes.”

Rob Maher, Executive Director of TOUCH, who oversees Get Fresh, a program that distributes food to more than 30 food pantries in

Coca-Cola's 'Simply Orange' Juice Is Anything But Many people choose Simply Orange juice because they believe it is a less processed, more natural choice than other brands. However, a new investigation by Bloomberg Businessweek shows that it is a "hyper-engineered and dauntingly industrial product." Coca-Cola owns Simply Orange, which is made using a process they call Black Book. Since juice production is full of variables, including a peak growing season of only 3 months, this methodology was created to produce consistent orange juice year round. They won't tell anyone how exactly the Black Book formula works, but the consultant who designed it, Bob Cross of Revenue Analytics, shared it with Bloomberg Businessweek. Black Book is an algorithm that includes data about consumer preferences and the 600 flavors that make up an orange. Coke matches this data to a profile detailing acidity, sweetness, etc. so that they can blend batches to replicate the same taste and consistency. Black Book also incorporates external factors, such as weather patterns, anticipated crop yields, and cost pressures to Healthy Living allow Coke to plan ahead and ensure they have supplies on hand.

Megadoses of vitamin C

Coca-Cola's Brazilian partner, Cutrale, processes the oranges, which are grown to Coke specifications. Satellite imaging allows them to order growers to pick their fruit at the best time, as determined by Black Book. The fresh-squeezed juice is stored in Cutrale's silos and transported via a 1.2 mile underground pipeline to Coke's packaging plant, where it is flash-pasteurized. It is then piped to storage tanks where it is slowly agitated and covered with a nitrogen gas blanked to keep out oxygen, which has been sucked out of the juice, as it will cause it to spoil.

The adult daily requirement of vitamin C is 90 mg, but many people take 500 mg supplement tablets; what that tablet equals in food: These contain 500 milligrams of vitamin C

The batches from different crops and seasons are separated, based on orange type, sweetness, and acidity. Blend technicians follow Black Book instructions, adding natural flavors and fragrances captured during squeezing back into the juice to make up for the flavor lost in processing. "When the juice is stripped of oxygen it is also stripped of flavor providing chemicals. Juice companies therefore hire flavor and fragrance companies, the same ones that formulate perfumes to engineer flavor packs to add back to the juice to make it taste fresh. Flavor packs aren’t listed as an ingredient on the label because technically they are derived from orange essence and oil. Yet those in the industry will tell you that the flavor packs, whether made for reconstituted or pasteurized orange juice, resemble nothing found in nature," explains Alissa Hamilton, author of Squeezed: What You Don't Know About Orange Juice.

7 medium oranges 4 1/2 cups orange juice 1 3/4 cups raw red sweet pepper 7 kiwi fruits 7 cups cooked broccoli

Source: U.S. Agriculture Department Dietary Guidelines, MCT Photo Service Graphic: Helen Lee McComas, Melina Yingling

If you're looking for an all-natural orange juice experience, free of algorithms and flavor packs, your best bet is to juice it yourself, go to a juice bar, or enjoy a whole Valencia orange instead.

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We’re #1 in

Diabetes Control

onsey Family Medical Center scored the highest ratings for several benchmarks in quality health care. We scored # 1 in the region in Diabetes Control.

health Center: Community medical and dental Care, Inc. Hudson River HealthCare Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center Open Door Family Medical Center Inc. Refuah Health Center New York State health centers (AVG.)

City Monsey Peekskill Mount Vernon Ossining New Square (all)

diabetes control 94.29% 72.26% 71.43% 80.05% 64.29% 73.60%

hypertension low birth Childhood Cervical cancer control weight immunization screening 90.00% 2.96% 88.57% 97.14% 60.49% 6.71% 81.43% 41.87% 70.00% 4.68% 85.71% 60.00% 67.65% 2.68% 86.18% 69.50% 75.71% 4.83% 10.71% 47.14% 64.40% 7.18% 70.10% 61.60% Source: U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration

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governor gives surprise speech in town ,

Among the words that did not come up Tuesday when Cuomo addressed the crowd of nearly two hundred in Nanuet, were; guns, fracking, East Ramapo, and 2016. The focus of the Governor’s address was a regional one, where the Cuomo hopes to bring New York back to fiscal glory, will be through what he calls regional economic growth. Each part of the state has its own distinct gift to give. Although he did not mention what Rockland had to offer in detail, he did highlight the major plan for the Tappen Zee Bridge. Like New Jersey and Connecticut, he aims to expand NY gaming with 3 casinos upstate. The Governor also called for higher minimum wage to $8.75, and asked for Stormproof power systems post-Sandy. There was also a very big emphasis on Woman’s equality, citing (in a slideshow presentation) that on average men earn about twelve thousand dollars more a year than their female counterparts. He also called for better teachers and principals: Research suggests that teachers account for one-third of a school’s to-

tal impact on student achievement and that principal leadership accounts for 25 percent. W h e n asked later by the media regarding East Ramapo Schools, C u o m o said, "We have a great staff at the Education Commisionar's Office, they are taking care of those issues, and ensuring that everything is properly addressed." He also wants to prioritize local business. The Taste-NY initiative will coordinate around promoting New York products, including creating duty-free "Taste-NY" stores across the state to promote New York grown and produced products. other bullet points include:

Economic Development This year’s economic development program will build upon the work of the Regional Economic Development Councils as well as partnerships with higher education, because New York’s one-two punch is jobs and education. Tech Transfer—from Academia to Commercialization: As many of the country’s most significant high-tech economic clusters owe their success to technology transfer, the Governor proposed steps to accelerate the commercialization of good ideas

amapo Town Supervisor St. Lawrence told the Advocate in January , "Once again, Governor Cuomo has demonstrated that he is the right person to lead the Empire State at this critical juncture.” “Although our state is facing a multitude of challenges, Governor Cuomo is clearly prepared to overcome those hurdles through the application of sound strategies and smart solutions.” He continued; “As our state continues to grapple with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, I commend Governor Cuomo for his herculean efforts to guide New Yorkers through this unprecedented challenge. With families and communities still reeling from the effects of the storm, Governor Cuomo's commitment to ensure that we have the financial wherewithal to rebuild our communities and restore our neighborhoods gives us confidence that New York will be able to bounce back from this devastating natural disaster.” St. Lawrence continued: The Governor displayed great foresight by advocating the need for a disaster preparedness plan that will help ensure that New

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and the creation of new businesses to take them to market. Steps include: Innovation Hot Spots: Ten higher education/private sector high-tech incubators will be selected as “Hot Spots” through a competitive process that fosters innovation by offering inventors and entrepreneurs support to grow their businesses and to be part of a tax-free zone, where start-ups will not be subject to business, real property, and sales taxes, to encourage business growth in New York State. Innovation NY Network: To break down barriers to commercialization of academic ideas, the Governor proposed creating the Innovation NY Network to build collaboration among academics, venture capitalists, business leaders, patent lawyers and other professionals and entrepreneurs to facilitate and grow the commercialization process. County Exec candidate David Fried telling Innovation Venture Capital Fund: reporters at Tuesday's event that he remains A $50 million Innovation Venture optimistic about the Governor's plan for the Capital Fund will provide incenregional economy. tives for successful start-ups to stay (Legislator Aron Wieder is listening in) in the state and grow. Support from the Innovation Venture Capital Fund will help these entrepreneurs make the nounced Market NY, a new multi-faceted transition from research and other ideas marketing plan to bolster Upstate growth. through prototyping and ultimately to the $5 Million Advertising Competition: A creation of marketable products. Prepar- $5 million advertising competition for ing the Workforce of Today and Tomor- the best regional marketing plans will be row: To retool New York's workforce launched, incentivizing counties to work to be prepared for the jobs of today and together to forge regional synergies. tomorrow, the Governor proposed steps to reimagine the SUNY and CUNY com- The Adirondack Challenge: Noting that munity colleges to ensure the state's job New York has some of the best whitewatraining programs produce the trained ter rafting in the nation, the Governor proposed a national whitewater rafting compersonnel that businesses need: petition to be held in the North Country. Next Generation Job Linkage Program: The Governor outlined a Job Linkage Destination Resorts/Casino Gaming: To Program that will link community colleg- increase upstate tourism, the Governor es with employers to identify the job, to proposed a casino gaming plan that would define the skill, and to provide the training locate up to three casinos in Upstate New for it. The state will pay for performance York. Under the proposal, casino gaming by funding colleges based on student job revenue will be split 90% for education and 10% for local property tax relief. placement. Market NY to Focus on Upstate Economic Development: The Governor today an-

York is ready for whatever challenges nature throws at us in the future. I also commend the Governor for his call to create greater oversight of our state's utility companies. As an outspoken advocate for the ratepayers in numerous rate cases before the Public Service Commission, and someone who has actively opposed the utilities' requests for rate increases on many occasions, I welcome Governor Cuomo's call to hold the utility companies' feet to the fire and make them more accountable for their performance. The utility companies have a responsibility to the people of New York State and a failure to perform cannot be an option. As our state and our nation continue to mourn the twenty-six victims who tragically lost their lives in the deadly massacre at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, I applaud Governor Cuomo's call for tougher gun control measures and a ban on assault weapons. We have all watched in horror over the past two years as innocent people lost their lives in a number of mass shootings, including the Sandy Hook massacre, the movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado

in July 2012, the shooting in the Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin in August 2012, and the shooting in Tucson, Arizona in January 2011. Because of the recent uptick in gun violence, the national debate over gun control has taken on a greater urgency, yet the issue has become embroiled in heated political rhetoric. Governor Cuomo knows that we cannot let partisan politics preempt public safety, and his commitment to pass tougher gun control laws will make New York State a safer place for all of us. It was also refreshing to hear the Governor's call for an increase in the state's minimum wage, his recipe to continue restoring the state's fiscal health, and his goals for New York schools and the education of our children. Governor Cuomo's vision for New York is the right one, and his plan to continue making this state a better place to live, work, and raise a family is exactly what New Yorkers need. With Governor Cuomo at the helm, New Yorkers can rest assured that even better and brighter times are in store for the Empire State."

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NEWS

Flesh-eating bacteria This rare infection is properly known as necrotizing fasciitis, a disorder in which certain bacteria enter the body through a wound and start releasing toxins which cause flesh to rapidly die.

why gas prices are what they are Bacterial chains

Streptococcus pyogenes A common bacteria of the skin; causes strep throat; can trigger fasciitis; other types can also do this • Once inside a wound, the bacteria emit toxins that cut blood and oxygen flow, destroying muscle, fat and skin tissue

Areas of severe tissue destruction results; spreads fast

• Reaction starts in layer of connective tissue called fascia, under the skin’s surface

Skin

Muscle

Prevention • Disinfect wounds as soon as possible; if red skin rash develops, with pain, seek emergency treatment immediately

Treatment • Aggressive antibiotic use, emergency surgery if flesh is dying; results can include amputations, death Source: MedicineNet.com, eMedicalHelp.com, AP

Surface discoloration means more tissue is dying under skin

Graphic: Robert Dorrell

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To the average person, it probably seems as though there's little rhyme or reason to how gas prices are determined. In this article, we will look at the forces that impact the price of gas at the pump, and we'll find out where your gas money actually goes. Americans have an insatiable thirst for gasoline. Just look at the amount of traffic on roads and highways, and you'll see that a severe gas shortage would practically cripple the United States. Americans drive nearly 3 trillion miles per year, according to the Motor and Equipment Manufacturer's Association That's about 820 trips from the sun to Pluto and back. Price increases generally occur when the world crude-oil market tightens and lowers inventories. We will discuss who controls the crude-oil market later. Also, growing demand can sometimes outpace refinery capacity. In the spring, refineries perform maintenance, which can place a pinch on the gasoline market. By the end of May, refineries are usually back to full capacity. Gas prices also vary from state to state for several reasons. Taxes are probably the biggest factor in the different prices around the country. Additionally,competition among local gas stations can drive prices down. Distance from the oil refineries can also affect prices -- stations closer to the Gulf of Mexico, where many oil refineries are located, have lower gas prices due to lower transportation costs. There are also some regional factors that can affect prices. World events, wars and weather can also raise prices. Anything that affects any part of the process, from the moment the oil is drilled, through refining and distribution to your car will result in a change in price. Military conflicts in parts of the world with lots of oil supplies can make

it difficult for oil companies to drill and ship crude oil. Hurricanes have damaged offshore drilling platforms, coastal refineries and shipping ports that receive oil tankers. If a tanker itself is lost or damaged, or leaks its oil into the ocean, that will put a dent in the market as well. The single largest entity impacting the world's oil supplies is the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), a consortium of 13 countries: Algeria, Angola, Ecuador, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Venezuela. Together, these 13 nations are responsible for 40 percent of the world's oil production and hold the majority of the world's oil reserves, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). When OPEC wants to raise the price of crude oil, it simply reduces production. This causes gasoline prices to jump because of the short supply, but also because of the possibility of future reductions. When oil production dips, gas companies get nervous. The mere threat of oil reductions can raise gas prices.

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amp homes are often uncomfortable and pose serious health risks. Health risks associated with dampness include illnesses resulting from mold spores, mites and bacteria. Spores and mites may enter your home as a result of dampness. A damp atmosphere is the perfect home for bacteria, mites and spores because it fosters growth. Bacteria, spores and mites can all harm the respiratory system and potentially the nervous system. Respiratory problems are manifest by coughing, sneezing, wheezing and labored breathing. Research has recently indicated that mold can cause depression either because of chronic headaches or because of the type of atmosphere mold generally grows in. (If you suspect you have a mold problem or a potential mold problem due to a damp home, seek confirmation from an inspector or health specialist.) Damp homes often have an influx of water from the outside because of a leak in the foundation of the home or because of a leak in a window or door. Two key indicators of where water is entering from the outside are water tides on paint or white salt deposits on brick. There are three main tac-

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tics for preventing dampness in the home. The first thing you should do is find the source of your leak or influx of water. Once you have properly identified the source of your problem it is time to seal the deal. If a window is the culprit, you may need to apply additional rubber caulking to keep out moisture. If your problem lies in the foundation of your home, you may need to seek the help of a construction crew. The next item of business is increasing or improving the insulation of your home. Increasing insulation will require the aid of properly trained individuals, so check out your yellow pages. The last major step in reducing dampness is increasing ventilation (air flow). During the day, you may create a cross breeze in your home by opening windows opposite each other in a room. Beyond these major, necessary steps you may also consider limiting boiling time of water (this releases water in the air), covering saucepans when cooking and discontinuing use of portable gas heaters. If you spot mold or continue sensing a musty, damp feeling in your home seek professional help.

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How to protect your home from wildfires Human activity causes most wildfires. Here are some steps you can take around your home to prevent or retard the advance of a fire. Observe evacuation orders and donÕt endanger yourself by trying to defend your home from fire. Some tips to make your home safer: Store safety-approved gasoline containers and other combustibles away from occupied structures; storage unit should be made of noncombustible materials Keep propane gas tanks far enough away from structures so that their valves can be shut off in case of fire; keep valves facing away from structures; the area near the tank should be kept clear of flammable vegetation Keep roof and gutters free of leaves and other flammable debris; loose shingles could expose wood to fire, so be sure to maintain roof regularly Keep lawns, shrubs and trees trimmed, pruned and watered; keep a strip of land around your house free of trees, shrubs and other combustibles so embers wonÕt endanger your home Source: Texas Forest Service

Obey outdoor burning bans; burning leaves, brush, household trash and other debris during dry or windy conditions is one of the most frequent causes of wildfires

Keep combustible items, including firewood, wooden picnic tables, boats and stacked lumber, safely away from structures Remove branches overhanging the area of your home, especially near windows; maintain space between the crowns of trees

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The Expo was moved to the gigantic, centrally located Exposition Center after last year’s inaugural expo in Lakewood saw an overflow crowd.

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Vendors expressed amazement at the number of qualified job applicants, potential customers or other suitable resources that came by their booth, all well beyond their expectations. “We received a very large number of resume’s from qualified people,” said Aron Hacoen of Centers Business Office. “The fact that we got to personally meet each prospect saves everyone lots of time and hassle in the hiring process.”

The media and grassroots in a cross section of Jewish communities across North America has been abuzz for months about the Nationwide Parnassah Expo and Business Networking Event at the Meadowlands Exposition Center. It finally happened on Tuesday and the event exceeded everyone’s expectations, b’siyatta dishmaya. Busses arrived to the Expo from Monsey, Boro Park and Lakewood, and many thousands of participants arrived from these and other communities via car or mass transit. Shortly after the Expo doors opened at noon, there was a parking shortage around the Exposition Center, despite the 6,000 available spots. The entrance lobby at the Center was teeming with activity, handling long lines for a significant portion of the Expo’s eight hours.

The Expo, and its host, Parnassah Network, succeeded in creating a singular umbrella for the full spectrum of Jewish communities and drawing solid participation from them all. Prominent community figures, such as Rabbi Gedaliah Weinberger of Agudath Israel , Rabbi Zisha Novoseller of Emergency Parnassah Initiative (EPI) and Rabbi Josh Pruzansky of the Orthodox Union, actively participated in the Expo, as did prominent elected officials, such as New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno, Assemblyman Gary Schaer of Passaic and Lakewood Mayor Isaac Akerman.

“I must admit to be somewhat surprised that even the Meadowlands had a hard time accommodating our traffic,” remarks Parnassah Expo Founder and Director Reb Duvi Honig.

Lieutenant Governor Guadagno elaborated upon her role in helping New Jersey businesses cut through government red tape in order to have an easier time prospering in the Garden State, and even offered her cellphone number to businessmen who find it difficult to conduct business in her state. She spoke about the overall improved business climate in the state, including a $2.3 billion business tax cut, and how that helps businesses of all sizes. Reb Duvi presented the Lieutenant Governor with an award, acknowledging her behindthe-scenes effort on behalf of the Expo, and then introduced Kevin Cummings, President and CEO of Investors Bank, an Expo cosponsor. Reb Duvi spoke about the compassion shown by Mr. Cummings and his bank. Investors is known for its constant contributors to a variety of organizations in the communities they serve and the CEO was given an award for his work on behalf of Parnassah Expo. Mr. Cummings then took to the podium, expounding upon his positive impression of the Expo and the vision behind both the business and philanthropic aspects of Investors Bank. He then relayed an oft-repeated message that was particularly suited to the event and its mission. “No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care,” he said.

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