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GOOD NEWS! NO NEW TAXES FOR NEW YORK A. Moeller

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Applause surrounded Gov. Andrew Cuomo as he presented his 2012-2013 Executive Budget Tuesday. The historic money saving strategies that he proposed would close a $3.5 deficit with no new taxes, no borrowing and no hidden gimmicks. The $132 billion budget calls for $2 billion in savings and $1.5 billion in new resources. Another major facet of the governor's budget that made county officials happy is a plan to take away the burden of Medicaid growth from local governments. Cuomo would "hold counties harmless to

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OBAMA REJECTS OIL PIPE LINE FROM ALASKA Obama rejects pipeline M. Rubin

U.S. President Barack Obama has decided not to issue a permit for the proposed Keystone XL tar sands oil pipeline that would cross NebraskaÕs Sandhills and parts of the Ogallala aquifer, a major source of fresh water. Republicans say refusal of the pipeline will cost thousands of jobs. Proposed Keystone XL pipeline Existing Keystone pipeline

The Obama adAlberta Sask. Quebec Manitoba ministration on CANADA Ontario Wednesday denied a permit for N.D. Mont. UNITED the controversial S.D. STATES Keystone XL oil Neb. Ill. pipeline from CanKan. MO. ada, leaving the Okla. door open for the builder to reapply Texas MEXICO this year but prolonging a bitter political fight that project, in its current state, has raged for months and is in the national interest." energized each party's po- For Republicans, the oil inlitical base. dustry and the U.S. ChamThe State Department, re- ber of Commerce, Keystone sponding to a 60-day dead- has become a one-word line Congress imposed campaign slogan: synonyin late December, said mous with the themes of Wednesday that it did not regulatory overreach and "have sufficient time to ob- environmental activism tain the information neces- they have tried to pin on sary to assess whether the President Barack Obama. Hardisty

Sandhills Ogallala aquifer

Hudson Bay

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all growth" of Medicaid costs which have, in recent years increased. This proposal will save counties and New York City an estimated $1.2 billion over a five year period. Cuomo asked the Legislature for cooperation in implementing a spending plan for the next fiscal year, reminding lawmakers of the successful session in 2011. Senator David Carlucci, Chairman of the Administrative Regulations and Review Commission told the Advocate; “I applaud Governor Cuomo for offering a blueprint that will reform New York State government, make it leaner, more

GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $91,000 FOR NANUET FIRE DEPARTMENT M. Rubin

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $91,401 in federal funding for the Village of Nanuet Fire Department to purchase new protective and communication equipment to respond to emergencies more effectively. The money was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). In October, Senator Gillibrand wrote to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate urging him to support Nanuet Fire District’s grant application for these new resources. “This funding will help equip the Nanuet Fire Department with the necessary upgrades and tools that are essential to saving lives,” said Senator Gillibrand. “I will continue working to ensure that

our first responders and community residents have the resources they need to keep our neighborhoods safe.” “The AFG grant has made a tremendous impact on the department,” said Commissioner Vincent Pacella of the Nanuet Fire District. “Our turnout gear and SCBA’s were reaching their life expectancies so it has been a great help. Our goal is to remain OSHA and NFPA compliant, and with the help of the grant, we can continue to provide our members with the best and up to date equipment available. The new radios will help with the interoperability between police, ambulance, and fire departments in Rockland County.” The Nanuet Fire Department will use the federal funding to purcont. Page 4

THE ADVOCATE January 19, AS WE GO TO PRESS GOV. RICK PERRY OUT OF THE RACE

Texas Gov. Rick Perry dropped out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday ahead of South Carolina's primary election. Perry addressed his decision to abandon his campaign at a press conference in North Charleston. He said he came to the conclusion that there was no longer a "viable path" forward in the contest and added that he knows when it's "time to make a strategic retreat." "I ran for president because I love America," he explained. "What's broken in America is not our people. It's our politics. And what we need in Washington is a government that's humbler."

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Mendel Hoffman

We all applaud Governor Cuomo for offering us a secure budget proposal that will reform the New York State government, make it fiscally stronger and more cost-efficient, helping to put us on the right track for years to come. We are excited to see that the Governor cares about affordable health care for all New Yorkers. This long-overdue reform to the health care system in New York will bring much needed federal funding in to New York State while also helping to lower costs for small businesses that insure their employees. While we assume the same services will be provided to Medicaid recipients, with the county letting go of the financial burden in the coming years, we must make sure that this does not come at a cost to any of the population receiving Medicaid or those on other government programs.

Perry endorsed former House Speaker Newt Gingrich in the race for the Republican presidential nomination during his remarks.

The pension reform plan that will save state taxpayers and local governments outside New York City billions, is an excellent idea that will save the state funds which they can allocate for education and health care reforms. Like the Governor said, no gimmicks or hidden charges; New Yorkers really hope this is true. Moving forward, we hope to see how this proposed Budget can really be, tax- free!

He said, "I believe Newt is a conservative visionary who can transform our country" and added, "Newt is not perfect, but who among us is?"

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Gingrich addressed the endorsement in a statement. "I am humbled and honored to have the support of my friend Rick Perry," he said. "His selflessness is yet another demonstration of his deep sense of citizenship and commitment to the cause of limited government, historic American values and greater freedom for every American." On the heels of a disappointing fifth-place finish in the 2012 Iowa caucus, Perry said he was heading back to Texas to reassess his bid for the White House. The Wednesday after the Jan. 3 event, Perry wrote in a tweet, "And the next leg of the marathon is the Palmetto State... Here we come South Carolina!!!"

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LETTERS To the editor:

recently received my County and Town tax bill. There was a tax increase on the County taxes of over 31%. In the current economy when many people are losing their jobs, and the foreclosure rate on houses is at an all time high, what the County is doing is putting many more people into foreclosure. Many homeowners are on the brink. A 31% tax increases is the last straw that can break the camels back.

EDITOR

What the County should have done was to cut the workforce drastically as is done in the private sector.

What can be done is that next years tax bill should not use this years tax increase of 31% as a base and add on to that next years increases.They have to use two years ago taxes as a base and consider this years tax increase as an anomaly.

There is a lot of duplication of services in the different layers of government. The County has to live within its means and not break the taxpayers back.

that they have added a new line on the tax bill called "Town out - Highway." If one adds that line to the unincorporated town tax, the unincorporated taxes has increased by approximately 50%.

contact the White House between 9am5pm phone @ 202-456-1414

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We are putting the County and Town politicians on notice that should be prepared to suffer the consequences of their actions.

The Town of Ramapo has also been raising taxes drastically. Even though a new law has been passed setting a two percent tax cap on tax increases unless there is an override.

The Politicians figure that they have another four years until the next election and by then they figure that the voters will have forgotten the astronomical tax increase. We will make sure that does not happen.

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State caucuses and primaries

Caucuses and primaries are held to decide which presidential candidates state delegates will support at the national party conventions. The candidate with a majority of the delegates wins his/her partyÕs nomination.

Caucus A multilevel system of meetings that begins at the neighborhood level; can take several weeks

Primary • Who participates Mainly party activists, but any registered voter can attend; voter turnout is lower than in primaries

• Delegates Selection rules vary from state to state

Caucus states

Registered voters cast ballots at polls for candidates

• Who participates Voters can cross party lines in an open primary; in a closed primary, voters chose only candidates in their party

• Delegates Candidate gets a proportion based on his/her share of the vote, or, in some states, winner takes all

Primary states Both parties

Dems only

Both parties

GOP only

D.C.

March

3 Wash. (R) 6 Alaska (R), Colo. (D), Ga., Idaho (R), Mass., N.D. (R), Ohio, Okla., Tenn., Vt., Va., Wyo. (R) 7 Hawaii (D)

10 Kan. (R)

11 Maine (D)

13 Ala., Hawaii (R), Miss., Utah (D)

April

3 D.C., Md., Texas, Wis. 14 Idaho (D), Kan. (D), Wyo. (D) 15 Alaska (D), Wash. (D)

24 Conn., Del., N.Y., Pa., R.I.

May

8 Ind., N.C., W.Va. 15 Neb., Ore., 22 Ark., Ky.

June

5 Calif., Mont., N.J., N.M., N.D. (D), S.D.

26 Utah (R)

20 Ill.

24 La.

Source: Federal Election Commission, ÒElections A to ZÓ, The Green Papers Graphic: Judy Treible, Tim Goheen

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NO NEW TAXES cont. from page1

OIL PIPE LINE cont. from page1 For environmentalists and many other Democratic constituencies, the administration's willingness to deny the permit has become a test of whether Obama has the resolve to stand up to big business. As a result, the fight over the pipeline has become one of those battles that each side finds useful, and both are likely to prolong it. The State Department said that TransCanada Corp., the company seeking to build the 1,700-mile pipeline to carry heavy crude oil to Gulf Coast refineries, is free to reapply for a permit using a new, and presumably less environmentally sensitive, route. Officials in Nebraska are expected to identify possible alternative routes in coming weeks that would allow the pipeline to circumvent the Ogallala aquifer, the main source of drinking water in the Midwest. In November the administration delayed what seemed an imminent decision on the pipeline until early 2013, allowing Obama to sidestep a potentially explosive issue during a tough re-elec-

to approve the project and protect the American people," Obama said. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, an ardent proponent of Keystone XL, "expressed his profound disappointment with the news. He indicated to President Obama that he hoped that this project would continue," according to a statement from the prime minister's office. TransCanada said that it planned to reapply for a new route in hopes of getting an expedited review based on the assessments done so far and putting the pipeline into operation in late 2014. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State KerriAnn Jones said it was too early to say if TransCanada would go through an expedited process when it reapplies. "They will have to go through all the requirements needed for the permit," Jones said. "We do have guidelines to use the information that is already out there, but we would have to look at this as a completely new application." Congressional Republicans and conservative Democrats, the oil industry,

Obama rejects pipeline

cost-efficient and put us on the right track for decades to come. His 2012-2013 Executive Budget and Reform Plan is fiscally responsible, does not offer any new taxes or fees, and ends the old way of doing business in Albany by ending one-shot gimmicks and borrowing for operating expenses. “ “While this budget does indeed control spending, Carlucci continued, “it also makes much-needed investments in our infrastructure, particularly when it comes to rebuilding our roads and bridges. Rebuilding infrastructure means rebuilding our economy, plain and simple.” Starting in the 2013-2014 fiscal year, local governments will be held accountable for 2 percent of Medicaid's growth, down from 3 percent at the current levels. By 2016, local governments will not be accountable for any growth, as the state government shoulders the costs. Cuomo also announced plans to increase state aid in education by $805 million. Seventysix percent of the extra aid will be focused towards districts deemed "high need." These districts will now account for 69 percent of all state education aid. Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee (DSuffern, Rockland County) said in response to the Medicaid proposal: “As it concerns our cash-strapped municipalities now living under the tax cap, I welcome Governor Cuomo’s pledge to have the state take on progressively larger amounts of increases to county Medicaid costs over the next three years. This essential step towards mandate relief is not as comprehensive as I

have previously advocated for and would still prefer, but is nevertheless a step in the right direction. “On the issue of providing quality, affordable health care, I am heartened the Governor has taken up the cause of putting health care exchanges in to place. This longoverdue reform will bring muchneed federal funding in to New York State while also helping to lower costs for small businesses that insure their employees. “It is further reassuring that the Governor’s proposal provides $93 million toward child care subsidies, helping to offset a shortfall in federal aid for these subsidies that would have fallen hard on the backs of working parents and their kids. Other highlights include: Zero growth in state agency spending, Eliminating automatic spending inflators and implementing reforms throughout the budget to ensure that spending increases for service providers reflect performance and actual cost. Allocating $1.3 billion in state investment designed to spur a total of $25 billion from other sources to launch and accelerate major infrastructure projects and create thousands of jobs; Creating a plan for the state to take over 100 percent of the costs of Medicaid growth that will be phased in over three years, saving local governments $1.2 billion over the next five years; Creating a pension reform plan that will save state taxpayers and local governments outside New York City $83 billion, and will save New York City $30 billion over the next 30 years.

Alberta

Hardisty

Sask.

CANADA Mont.

Ogallala aquifer

Quebec

UNITED STATES

Atkinson

Neb. Kan.

Steele City Ill.

MO.

Patoka

Cushing

Okla.

MEXICO

500 miles

Texas

Houston

500 km

Port Arthur Gulf of Mexico

Source: TransCanada Corp., Natural Resources Defense Council, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Graphic: Los Angeles Times

tion campaign. The decision Wednesday comes in response to the deadline Congress imposed as part of a deal to extend a payroll-tax break and unemployment benefits for two months. The permit's denial makes official what the administration has said from the outset: that under current law, it cannot accelerate the permitting process, especially in light of the need for additional environmental reviews of a new path. "This announcement is not a judgment on the merits of the pipeline, but the arbitrary nature of a deadline that prevented the State Department from gathering the information necessary

NANUET FIRE DEPARTMENT cont. from page1

Ontario

N.D. S.D.

Sandhills

Hudson Bay

Manitoba

the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and construction workers unions decried the decision. House Speaker John A. Boehner, R-Ohio, said the decision was another example of how Obama's policies are making the American economy worse. "The president is selling out American jobs for politics," Boehner said. Democrats facing tough Senate races in conservative-leaning states also criticized the move. "I am disappointed in the president's decision," said Sen. Jon Tester of Montana. "I have long supported responsibly building this pipeline with the highest safety standards and with respect for private property rights."

chase Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Cylinders, SCBA Masks, helmets, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), coats, pants, boots and gloves, as well as portable and mobile radios. The Department serves the communities of Nanuet and Bardonia which includes 2 miles of the New York State Thruway. The Nanuet Fire Department is supported by over 100 volunteer firefighters who respond to an average of 500 calls annually and provide mutual aid to surrounding communities in Rockland County. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, established by FEMA within the Department of Homeland Security, is part of an effort to increase the nation’s emergency response preparation. This program provides federal funding to first responder organizations for the acquisition of personal protective equipment, firefighting vehicles, and emergency response equipment. The funds also help provide emergency response trainings.

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YOUR FINANCES

Jaffee Appointed to Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry

Albany, NY – Rockland businesses and workers are getting an even stronger advocate in Albany now that Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee (DSuffern, Rockland County) has been named to the Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Industry and Commerce. “I am thrilled at this opportunity to take the fight of our local businesses to the highest levels of state government,” Jaffee said. “Creating jobs and encouraging economic growth are urgent priorities, and I will use this post to make sure the needs of both our workers and our companies are always heard.” Ron Hicks, President & CEO of the Rockland Economic Development Corporation and board member of the

New York State Economic Development Council, welcomed the news of Jaffee’s appointment. “Assemblywoman Jaffee understands the problems facing small business in the Hudson Valley and knows what needs to be done in Albany to turn the state economy around and help bring good-paying, private sector jobs to New York,” Hicks said. “Her leadership on this important committee will ensure Rockland has a voice in Albany." Jaffee’s new committee has a wide-ranging purview over economic matters, including a mission to increase New York’s economic competitiveness and ensure job creation remains a focus of state government. This appointment comes on the heels

of Jaffee’s earlier efforts to spur job growth in the state, including her work with Assemblyman William Scarborough, Chair of the Assembly Small Business Committee, to improve state assistance programs for small businesses and identify impediments to their growth that can be responsibly reduced or removed. Additionally, Jaffee has maintained an ongoing dialogue with Rocklandarea Chambers of Commerce to identify ways the state can better assist local small businesses, and has been an outspoken advocate for advancing the interests of women-owned businesses, organizing forums on state resources to this end.

Legally Speaking Zoning codes Ryan Scott Karben, Esq.

Changes in local zoning codes over the the past decade have generated meaningful opportunities for residential landowners and real estate developers to address local housing challenges in an environmentally responsible fashion. Developing real estate in accordance with local codes, however, can frustrate even the most sophisticated. New York law offers a confusing, and sometimes contradictory framework, for securing municipal land use approval. Most individuals discover they need relief from a local Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals when they apply for a building permit on an existing lot and their application is rejected. Sometimes an applicant will be told that the use they propose for a lot requires special permission from the Planning Board. Oftentimes, an applicant is advised that they cannot build a home at the size they desire without permission from the Zoning Board of Appeals. This week, we will examine the role of the Planning Board. Under state law, all municipalities are required to adopt a Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan designates the zoning parameters for all real property in a jurisdiction. Some zones permit commercial development, some zones permit residential development and other zones permit both. Generally, an individual seeking to build a residential home an a pre-existing lot will not need to interact with the Planning Board. If, however, you want to divide your lot into two or more lots or construct any commercial, religious or institutional use, Planning Board approval is required. In most jurisdictions, the Planning Board consists of seven members, with a majority required to approve any particular matter. The Planning Board, in the first instance, is

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How private equity firms work

Steps in a typical private equity (PE) firmÕs leveraged buyout of a company: 1. PE firm creates buyout fund that gets commitments of capital from investors (such as pension funds, endowments, foundations)

The SEQRA process is just one component of the complex rules and regulations attendant real estate development in New York. We will discuss the steps after a SEQRA review in a subsequent column.

You can contact Ryan Karben at Ryan@ryankarben.com or 914-536-4402

2. Firm finds target company for its buyout fund to acquire

3. Firm obtains loan from several commercial or investment banks to finance purchase of company; fund typically puts in fraction of money needed for deal: company is responsible for loan

4. Buyout fund holds company for 3-5 years; tries to increase companyÕs value via operational or financial changes so fund can make a profit when company is sold

5. Fund exits investment by an IPO stock offering or selling company to another PE firm; any profits are returned to fund, shared by investors and the firm

Private equity firms

• Total headquartered in U.S. 2,300 • Private equity-backed firms in U.S. 14,200

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charged with ensuring any proposed project complies with the review provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). Before the Planning Board can approve or disapprove any matter, it must conduct an environmental review under SEQRA. This review will require the Planning Board, often aided by municipal consultants and engineers, to make determinations about how the project will impact drainage, water and other natural resources and community character. The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and take testimony on these matters. After gathering all of the required information, the Planning Board has three options. It can issue a "negative declaration," in which it determines that the proposed project will not have an impact on the environment. It can issue a "positive declaration," in which it determines that there will be significant environmental impact and that applicant must conduct additional studies, including the preparation of a Final Environmental Impact Statement. The board can also take the most modest step of requiring written responses to additional questions.

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BILL BANNING PARKING VIOLATION STICKERS PASSED The City Council today approved a bill written by Councilman David G. Greenfield (D-Brooklyn) that ends the city’s practice of placing neon stickers on the windows of vehicles that are parked on the wrong side of the street during alternateside parking regulations. “Punishing drivers with these impossible-to-remove stickers is unfair and unnecessary. New York City doesn’t employ methods of public humiliation and shame for those who violate serious crimes, yet has no problem defacing private property with neon stickers because you forgot to move your car on an alternate-side parking day. This common-sense legislation will make life a little bit saner for New Yorkers,” said Greenfield. Aside from representing an unfair form of punitive punishment against drivers, the stickers also posed a safety hazard due to their positioning on the vehicle window. In all, a dozen Council members joined Greenfield as sponsors of this legislation. The city Sanitation Department has used neon stickers in cases of alternate-side parking violations since 1988, issuing about 400 each day alternative-side parking rules are in effect for street cleaning.

ONLINE ENCYCLOPEDIA WIKIPEDIA, GOES DOWN

As Wikipedia, the popular userwritten free Internet encyclopedia, blacked out English-language site for 24 hours on Wednesday to protest US anti-piracy legislation, Internet giant Google added its voice to the cause, but remained operational. Wikipedia says the legislation, called the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the US House of Representatives and PROTECT IP Act (PIPA) in the US Senate, “will harm the free and open Internet and bring about new tools for censorship of international websites inside the United States.” Silicon Valley woke up and took notice of the implications when SOPA was introduced in the House of Representatives in October. But its very similar counterpart, PIPA (the Protect IP Act), flew under the radar and was approved by a Senate committee in May. PIPA is now pending before the full Senate and scheduled for a vote on January 24, though some senators are pushing for a delay. Not every Internet company thought the blackout was so great, however. Twitter CEO Dick Costolo tweeted, “that’s just silly. Closing a glocal business in reaction to single-issue national politics is foolish

A brightening picture

Standard jobless rate

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NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS UPDATES

The U.S. jobless rate fell in December to its lowest level since early 2009 as the economy added 200,000 net new jobs. The trend in U.S. employment since the recessionÕs start in December 2007: Alternative rate*

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Jobs added or lost

*Persons not in the labor force who want and are available for work and who have looked for a job in the prior 12 months

Rate

15.2% 8.5%

15% 10

Jobs added or lost, in thousands

S.C. picks winners

South Carolina Republicans have picked their partyÕs eventual nominee in every contested primary since the first one in 1980. Percent of primary vote

1980 Ronald Reagan

55%

1988 George H. W.

49%

1992 George H. W. Bush 1996 Bob Dole

45%

2000 George W. Bush 2008 John McCain

67%

53%

33%

Breaking down the S.C. GOP 70% 60%

The two S.C. primary winners with the lowest percentages, didnÕt make it to the White House

S.C. Republicans fall into overlapping groups partially split along economic, ideological, religious and other demographic lines

33%

22%

14%

Regular Tea partiers/ Retirees churchgoers supporters Business Self-described owners/executives evangelicals Source: Almanac of American Politics, U.S. Census Bureau, Clemson University, Gallup Poll Graphic: Judy Treible

13%

‫מענער און פרויען דענטיסטס‬ Dr. Albetter asks;

“Does your child love sweets?”

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600 400

200

+200,000

0 -200 -400 -600

2008

2009

2010

Good news: More jobs created in 2011

Bad news: Still a long way to go

2011

Net decline in jobs since December 2007

Annual net new jobs

+1.6 million +940,000

2010 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Graphic: Pat Carr

-800

2011

–6.1 million

Number of jobless, December 2011

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HEALTH

Healthy Living

Sugar count

THE COFFEE-ONLY BREAK?

The glycemic index (GI) ranks carbohydrates according to how they affect blood sugar and insulin.

For dieters, a snack with the mid-morning coffee can be trouble.

The numbers

• Using a scale of 0 to 100 (100 equals pure glucose), the index shows how quickly foods cause blood sugar to rise • Rise in blood sugar signals the body to secrete insulin to lower the sugar level, primarily by converting excess sugar to stored fat

At the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Anne McTiernan looked at data on 123 overweight to obese women, ages 50 to 70, who were dieting. Midmorning snackers lost about

Higher number, faster rise GI for average portion of some foods

Are you pouring on the pounds with too many sugar-sweetened drinks? If you are like many of us, the answer is yes. The good news is that the Rockland County Department of Health recently received a $36,000 grant to encourage residents to re-think their drink and consume less sugar-sweetened beverages like soda, sweet tea, and energy and sports drinks. The campaign, called “Are You Pouring On the Pounds?” was adopted from the New York City Department of

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NEWS 7 percent of their weight, but nonsnackers lost about 11 percent. Dr. McTiernan says it pays to watch what you eat – and when – and maybe drink something instead of eating: "The best beverages are things that don’t have sugar in them – things like water, or tea, or coffee. But be careful with the coffee – that you’re not loading it up with a lot of things like syrups or whipped cream."

THE SODA TRAP

52 64 70 85

Source: Harvard Health Publications, Nutrition Data Graphic: Pat Carr

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hank you for reporting the unfortunate incident of the Lakewood infants who contracted Pertussis. Lakewood’s leading pediatrician, Dr. Shanik has said that the very contagious illness is so severe, that if his patients are not properly immunized, he apologizes, but for the safety of his patients and the community, he will discontinue to see that patient in his practice. Any parent whose child is in a playgroup with a child not properly im-

munized against Pertussis, should immediately pull their child out of the playgroup. With appreciation, Sara M. , Monsey

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Department Medicine Department of Adult Dentistry Certain signs may indicate that you have a diseased tooth or infected nerve and therefore may need a root canal. These signs include, minimal to severe pain or tooth discoloration, swelling and irritation in the surrounding gum tissue. Dr. David Horowitz, a dentist at Monsey Family Medical Center, recommends a root canal in such situations to save the affected tooth and preserve its functionality. “You don’t want it to get worse,” he points out. A tooth can become inflamed or infected for several reasons, including severe tooth decay or a crack or chip in the tooth. Failing restorations such as dental fillings and dental crowns can foster bacterial leakage into the dental pulp. Once infected, the dental pulp begins to die and the body's inflammatory responses set it. A root canal is a dental procedure that is used to remove diseased pulp tissue from the interior of a tooth. The narrow channels beneath the pulp chamber in the inner part of the tooth are hollowed out and cleaned, and the roots are filed with flexible nickel titanium files. A tooth is made up of three main components: a hard protective shell referred to as enamel, a softer and sensitive middle layer referred to as dentin and a soft tissue inner layer referred to as dental pulp. Dental pulp is composed of nerve tissue, lymph tissue and blood vessels, and is considered to be the vital part of a tooth. If dental pulp is sufficiently traumatized – whether by exposure to oral bacteria via deep dental caries, a fracture in the tooth that enters the pulp or a forceful blow to the face – the tooth begins to die and root canal therapy is often required in order to prevent or eliminate infection and prevent tooth loss. A root canal procedure involves tooth disinfection and the removal of all debris (nerve tissue, lymph tissue, blood tissue, bacteria and infection) from the coronal pulp chamber and its associated canals. Once an affected tooth's canals are sufficiently cleansed and shaped, they are filled with materials designed to prevent pain and infection from recurring. The combination of infection and inflammation can cause significant pain. The end result is a toothache. In cases where tooth extraction is the only solution, the missing tooth may be replaced with a dental implant or dental bridge to maintain functionality. By replacing the missing tooth, a proper bite is maintained and the surrounding teeth are prevented from shifting. Because a severe infection can be very dangerous, it is important to receive a professional evaluation by a dentist who can look deeper into the cause of a toothache. If an infection spreads beyond the jaw to the head and neck, then more extensive medical treatment, including hospitalization, may be required.

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FAMILY HEALTH TALK

P R O J E C T O H R , D E PA RT M E N T O F B E H AV I O R A L H E A LT H

WHAT TO DO WHEN CHILDREN GET ANGRY Reviewed By: Rabbi Aryeh Frankel, LMSW

Parents expect temper tantrums from 2-year-olds, but angry outbursts don't necessarily stop after the toddler years. Older children sometimes have trouble handling anger and frustration, too. Some children only lose their cool on occasion. But others seem to have a harder time when things don't go their way. children who tend to have strong reactions by nature will need more help from parents to manage their tempers. Controlling outbursts can be difficult for children — and helping them learn to do so is a tough job for the parents who love them. Try to be patient and positive, and know that these skills take time to develop and that just about every child can improve with the right coaching. Managing children can be a challenge. Some days keeping the peace while keeping your cool seems impossible. But whether you're reacting to an occasional temper flare-up or a pattern of outbursts, managing your own anger when things get heated will make it easier to teach kids to do the same. To help tame a temper, try to be your child's ally — you're both rooting for your child to triumph over the temper that keeps leading to trouble. While your own patience may be frayed by angry outbursts, opposition, defiance, arguing, and talking back, it's during these episodes that you need your patience most. Of course you feel angry, but what counts is how you handle that. Reacting to childrens' meltdowns with yelling and outbursts of your own will only teach them to do the same. But keeping your cool and calmly working through a frustrating situation lets you show — and teach — appropriate ways to handle anger and frustration. Teaching by example is your most powerful tool. Speak calmly, clearly, and firmly — not with anger, blame, harsh criticisms, threats, or putdowns. Of course, that's easier said than done. But remember that you're trying to teach your child how to handle anger. If you yell or threaten, you'll model and ingrain the exact kinds of behavior you want to discourage. Your kids will see that you're so angry and unable to control your own temper that you can't help but scream — and that won't help them learn not to scream.

Regulating emotions and managing behavior are skills that develop slowly over time during childhood. Just like any other skills, your kids will need to learn and practice them, with your help. If it's uncharacteristic for your child to have a tantrum, on the rare occasion that it happens all you may need to do is clearly but calmly review the rules. "I know you're upset, but no yelling and no name-calling, please" may be all your child needs to gain composure. Follow up by clearly, calmly, and patiently giving an instruction like "tell me what you're upset about" or "please apologize to your brother for calling him that name." In this way, you're guiding your child back to acceptable behavior and encouraging self-control. children whose temper outbursts are routine may lack the necessary self-control to deal with frustration and anger, and may need more help managing those emotions. These steps may help: Help children put it into words. If your child is in the midst of an outburst, find out what's wrong. If necessary, use a time-out to get your child to settle down or calmly issue a reminder about house rules and expectations — "There's no yelling or throwing stuff; please stop that right now and cool off”. Remind your child to talk to you without whining, sulking, or yelling. Once your child calms down, ask what got him or her so upset. You might say, "Use your words to tell me what's wrong and what you're mad about." By doing this you help your child put emotions into words and figure out what, if anything, needs to be done to solve the problem. Listen and respond. Once your child puts the feelings into words, it's up to you to listen and say that you understand. If your child is struggling for words, offer some help: "so that made you angry," "you must have felt frustrated," or "that must have hurt your feelings." Offer to help find an answer if there's a problem to be solved, a conflict to be mended, or if an apology is required. Many times, feeling listened to and understood is all children need to regain their composure. But while acknowledging your child's feelings, it's important to make it clear that strong emotions aren't an excuse for unacceptable behavior. "I know you're mad, but it's still not OK to hit." Then tell your child some things to try instead.

Create clear ground rules and stick to them. Set and maintain clear expectations for what is and what is not acceptable. You can do this without using threats, accusations, or putdowns. Your child will get the message if you make clear, simple statements about what's off limits and explain what you want him or her to do. You might say: "There's no yelling in this house. Use your words to tell me what's upsetting you." Fortunately, really angry episodes don't happen too often for most kids. Those with temper troubles often have an active, strong-willed style and extra energy that needs to be discharged. Try these steps during the calm times — they can prevent problems before they start by helping children learn and practice skills needed to manage the heat of the moment: Help them label emotions. Help children get in the habit of saying what they're feeling and why — for example, "I'm mad because I have to clean my room while my friends are playing." Using words doesn't get a child out of doing a chore, but having the discussion can calm the situation. You're having a conversation instead of an argument. Praise your child for talking about it instead of slamming the door, for instance. See that kids get a lot of physical activity. Active play can really help children who have tempers. Encourage outside play and sports your child likes. Any activity that gets the heart pumping can help burn off energy and stress. Try to be flexible. Parenting can be a tiring experience, but try not to be too rigid. Hearing a constant chorus of "no" can be disheartening for kids. Sometimes, of course, "no" is absolutely the only answer — "no, you can't ride your bike without your helmet!" But other times, you might let the kids win one. Give your children responsibility for getting under control, but be there to remind them how to do it. Most children can learn to get better at handling anger and frustration. But if your child frequently gets into fights and arguments with friends, siblings, and adults, additional help might be needed. Talk with the other adults in your child's life — teachers, might be able to help. Talking to a therapist at Project Ohr can also teach you parenting skills that will help you through these growth years.

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2012

CONGRESSMAN ELIOT ENGEL

EPA GREENHOUSE GAS TRACKING REPORT STEMS Congressman Eliot Engel (D-NY-17) issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program today. Rep. Engel introduced his Greenhouse Gas Accountability Act in 2007, which required companies to report greenhouse gas emissions, something he considered an essential first step in a comprehensive policy to combat climate change. The provision was later included in the 2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act, signed into law by President George W. Bush. “In order to combat global warming, we have to know the ‘what and where’ of the greenhouse gases we are emitting, who is emitting them, and data on where in the economy it makes sense to regulate. Now we have this program and it will enable us to begin crafting a national energy policy to halt the advance of global warming. We came so close to such a comprehensive reform in 2009, and I believe we can make the necessary changes to accomplish our goals of bringing our energy policy out of the 20th Century and into the future.

“Climate change affects us all equally – Democrat and Republican, East and West Coast, Americans and the rest of the world. We cannot ignore it and it is too important to play politics with, as happened in 2009 when reform efforts fell victim to politics. This registry is one piece of the bridge that will take us from where we are today to where we must be tomorrow. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to revisit energy legislation in the near future so we can enact real change.” Rep. Engel’s legislation resulted in the creation of the greenhouse gas registry to serve as a clearinghouse for accurate and comprehensive information on greenhouse gas emissions nationwide.. The 2008 law required data reported directly from large facilities and suppliers to be made public through the EPA. According to the EPA, The Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program data provides a critical tool for businesses and other innovators to find cost- and fuel-saving efficiencies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and foster technologies to protect public health and the environment. The 2010 data released this week includes public information from facilities in nine industry groups that directly emit large quantities of greenhouse gasses, as well as suppliers of certain fossil fuels and high global warming gases.

Rep. Engel is a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

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Monticello: Reward Offered For Return Of Stolen Sefer Torah Sullivan County residents are offering a reward for the Sefer Torah that was stolen almost four weeks ago. The Landfield Avenue Synagogue is offering a $6,000 reward for the safe return of their Torah. The Sefer Torah was stolen on December 31st after someone broke in through a window. Police said the burglar or burglars also went into offices in the synagogue, but not much else was taken.

Members of the Monticello Synagogue were outraged over the theft of the scroll. Two weeks ago, those members of the Synagogue rallied to show support and share their outrage.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Monticello police at (845) 794-4422

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Dense and delicious, beans help raise levels of the hormone leptin, which curbs appetite, and they deliver a powerful combination of B vitamins, calcium, potassium and folate. All of this will help maintain healthy brain, cell and skin function and even helps to reduce blood pressure and stroke risk. To increase your intake, trying eating them as a filling side-dish instead of bread or potatoes. Beans will help keep you feeling fuller longer and deliver an excellent source of sugar-free energy through much of your day.

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Legislation Bars Companies that Invest in Iran’s Energy Industry from Doing Business with New York State

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which allows state and local governments to divest assets and prohibit the investment of state or local assets in certain companies that either invests or provide credit to the Iranian energy sector. The bill also requires individuals or entities to certify they are not on the list when they submit bids to state and local agencies. Individuals or companies on the list that are the sole source of certain commodities or services can renew or enter into contracts on a case-by-case basis. The divestment would apply to companies engaged in oil or natural gas development in Iran, as well any company found to be directly involved in nuclear power.

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The Office of General Services (OGS) would be required to develop a list of entities that invest in the Iranian energy sector, including people, corporations and other organizations with investments of more than $20 million in the Iranian energy sector. Those on the list would be excluded from bidding on

government contracts. The bill would also require local government contractors to certify that they are not investing in the Iranian energy sector in order to receive local government contracts. Senator Carlucci told the Advocate that this legislation will allow New Yorkers to speak with their wallets and say that we will not tolerate the extremist actions by the Iranian regime. “Through the power of the purse, we can starve this hostile regime which abuses its own citizens and threatens the United States and its allies in the Middle East.” Back in 2010, President Barack Obama signed into law the federal Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010,

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Adding enzymes converts starch to glucose; further enzyme treatment increases level of sweetness until syrup becomes fructose • Adding low- to medium-sweetness glucose to fructose makes high fructose corn syrup (HFCS)

History • Commercial production of fructose began in 1969 in Finland • Since 1970s, used as added sweetener and preservative in sodas, fruit juice, breakfast cereals, baked goods, other processed foods

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Peanuts

Global peanut production is projected to top 35 million metric tons for the 2011-2012 season; production forecast for selected countries:

16.2 million

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5.4 million

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China

India

U.S.

1.6 million Nigeria

Source: U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service

0.9 million Sudan

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NEWS AROUND THE REGION Cuomo at all-time popularity high Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s jobperformance rating reached its highest level since he took office a year ago, a Siena College poll today showed. By a margin of 62 percent to 37 percent, voters in New York had a positive view of Cuomo’s job as governor, the poll found. The New Caste Democrat also landed a whopping 73 percent

to 20 percent favorability rating, the poll from the Albany-area college said. “After a little more than a year in office, the governor may not be a newlywed anymore, but his honeymoon with voters continues stronger than ever,” said Siena College pollster Steven Greenberg in a news release.

'Diversion' scam reported

Two suspicious incidents in Ramapo last week fit into a pattern of what police call “diversion burglaries,” and Rockland County investigators are checking to see if the crimes are related to others in the region. “It’s a common type of con or scam,” said Lt. Mark Emma of the Ramapo police. “We’ve seen it in the past.” Both of the incidents in Rockland occurred Thursday in Montebello. In the first incident, a village woman told police that a woman came to her door a little after 1:30 p.m. and said that she needed to inspect the homeowner’s property line because a neighbor was putting up a fence.

The woman asked the homeowner to accompany her to the property border. After the homeowner informed the woman t that her daughter was on the way, the woman made a call on a cellphone. She then got into the passenger side of her car, which drove off. When the homeowner went back inside her house, she saw that numerous items had been stolen. Police are still tallying the value of the missing items. “A legitimate zoning officer or utility worker has ID,” Emma said. “If someone doesn’t show ID, close the door.”He urges residents to call 911 to report such incidents.“We never fault anyone for calling us on something like this,” he said.

Lowey Asks FDA, EPA to Investigate Arsenic

As Orange Juice Imports Halted Due to Fungicide, Lawmaker Questions Arsenic Levels Exceeding Drinking Water Standards

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WHITE PLAINS, NY – Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) today urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to increase testing and research of arsenic in apple, grape, and other juices to determine whether the lack of a federal standard creates a public health risk. “There is no more basic federal responsibility than ensuring the safety of our food supply,” said Lowey. “The lack of a federal standard on arsenic levels in juice products is alarming, particularly given the high quantities of apple and grape juice that many children drink. We must determine whether this lack of a federal standard could place consumers at risk.” A recent study by Consumer Reports found that ten percent of apple and grape juices it sampled had total arsenic levels exceeding the federal drinking water standard of 10 parts per billion. There is currently no federal standard on the amount of arsenic in juices.

Full letter to FDA Commissioner Hamburg and EPA Administrator Jackson: Dear Commissioner Hamburg and Administrator Jackson, On Wednesday,the Food and Drug Administration halted orange juice imports to the U.S. following the discovery of illegal fungicide found in some products. It is alarming that American consumers could purchase juice on supermarket shelves containing chemical compounds that are not approved for use in the U.S. I support strong actions to ensure that food products are safe for consumption. As this story has garnered significant coverage, I would like to draw your attention to a recent study by Consumer Reports that found that ten percent of apple and grape juices it sampled had total arsenic levels that exceeded the federal drinking water standard of 10 parts per billion. The Consumer

Reports study is alarming, particularly given the fact that many children drink juice in quantities exceeding amounts recommended by physicians. I encourage the Food and Drug Administration and Environmental Protection Agency to increase testing and research of arsenic in apple, grape, and other juices to determine whether the lack of a federal standard creates a health risk. There is currently no federal standard on the amount of arsenic in apple juice, and I believe we should seriously consider setting a standard to ensure the products we purchase are safe.) Sincerely, Nita Lowey

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Education al In si g h ts THE IDEAL TEACHER-TRAINING PATH TO FOLLOW Eliezer Vilinsky, M.A. Miryam Vilinsky, M.Ed. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES © 2012 All rights reserved. Permission to print granted to The Advocate We may as well get right to the point. There is no ideal teachertraining path to follow. At least a path that works for all and that always works. You can attempt to figure out what will probably be the best way to train a teacher and still be dissatisfied with the results. That was the conclusion following the maiden voyage of the Boston Teacher Residency (BTR) program. A follow-up study revealed lackluster results. The gains were limited and compartmentalized. By the way, the BTR really does sound ideal. We would clearly endorse a program like that. The BTR requires student teachers to “reside” in a school for a full year as part of their field training. Student teachers apprentice under a mentor teacher for one year of the their threeyear masters degree program. It is a long-term practicum. How can you beat an opportunity to work directly with children on site under the guidance of an experienced mentor? That is a good question, because although the formula sounds right, the BTR did not do the trick as is. When compared with the quality of instruction provided by new teachers who had not been in a residency program, only BTR math teachers outperformed their peers after five years of teaching experience. No significant advantage was found for teachers of English language arts who had been in the Boston program. Obviously there is more to successful training than residency alone. We assume that, as with all soundly controlled studies, all other factors compared between regular and residency trainees were equal. The only variable was the residency factor. So, is a longterm practicum of a full year worth it? If so, what else should accompany that year to make it most effective? We looked at a description of Boston’s program and learned that the residency trainees pair up with experienced classroom teachers who serve as mentors. The program also offers support and guidance to the mentors so that they know how to mentor well. So, what is missing?

It would be remiss of us

to claim that we know what the BTR program is definitely missing because we don’t know enough about it, but so far we have detected that a very necessary ingredient for top teaching is not mentioned in any of the literature about the program that we’ve seen. Let’s go back to the mentoring component. The BTR program constructed an excellent practicum structure with much collaboration between mentors and student teachers. Student teachers are highly involved in every aspect of the classroom goings-on with graduated opportunities to take the helm as lead teacher in the classroom. You can’t beat that. We wish that all student teachers would have this opportunity. The BTR offers an excellent opportunity to learn the ins and outs of teaching from a seasoned professional. Student teachers take on the skills and know-how that mentors provide throughout the year. Aha. Therein lies the missing piece. The best teachers are creative individuals. They do not settle for what teaching guides, human, print, or computerized teach them. Yes, they consume the firsthand lessons that they experience on the front lines, but then they go beyond those lessons. What provisions in teachertraining programs foster creative skills? How many student teachers are challenged to take what they are taught and asked to expand it, deepen it, or improve it? The best teachers are not the ones who absorb everything from their mentors. The best teachers are those who go beyond their mentors in their own style. A full year of firsthand exposure provides excellent information and practice, but that is not enough.

"The best teachers are creative individuals." If you want to teach effectively, you need to compose lessons that are creative, stimulating, informative, and fulfilling. Teaching is not a perfectly defined science. Teaching varies from teacher to teacher, with the most creative being the most successful. This is where we may meet some friction. How does one measure success? By how much students know, by how well students score on formal exams and state tests, or by how inclined students are to fortify their learning and how

much they are interested in learning beyond what their teachers give them? We vote for the third choice. You see, the measure of successful learning by students reflects the definition of successful learning by student teachers. Just as going beyond what is taught in terms of creativity and further research shows that a child is turned on to learning and may become a lifelong learner, a.k.a. totally successful, the same applies to teachers. By the way, teachers who are creative do not easily burn out because they don’t stagnate. They constantly refresh themselves as they challenge their students. They do not measure their success by how many of their students choose to stay in class instead of finding excuses to wander the halls. Actually, creative teachers are unsure about when they have reached success because they see the goal of improving their teaching as a never-ending one. These teachers rarely repeat the same lessons or use of materials year after year. They constantly keep their best, and leave the rest behind. They want creativity and lively learning from their students, so they model creativity and lively learning and teaching. Our hunch might be right or wrong about the BTR program. We don’t feel qualified to judge it per se, but we are confident that creativity is the key to the best learning and teaching. And yes, we do know teachers who have earned the creativity-developlifelong-learners title. Hopefully, you also know some. Unless you are a principal of a school, you can probably identify these folks because they taught your children. Indeed, you children will reflect the creativity and motivation to learn that we’re talking about. That is because a talented teacher helped to bring that quality forward from within your child. Thus is the art of teaching. Creative teachers are pros at “helping children to help themselves.” Eliezer and Miryam Vilinsky are educational consultants in private practice. They provide direct instruction to students, conduct teacher-training seminars and consult with schools and families worldwide. They can be reached at Educational Support Services at 426-3673 and at www.TReaching.com. The weekly edition of Educational Insights is available via subscription. Call for details.

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China’s growth In the last quarter, ChinaÕs economy grew at its slowest pace in more than two years, but the worldÕs second-largest economy still saw growth of more than 9 percent in 2011.

Quarterly growth rate 12%

8.9%

10 8 6 4 2 0

II IV 2009

II IV 2010

II IV 2011

Annual growth rate 2010 2011

10.3% 9.2%

Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China Graphic: Pat Carr

Pessimism about the U.S. economy More Americans are doubtful about the economy now than at any time in almost a year, according to a new McClatchy-Marist poll: • In thinking about the economy, do you feel the worst is yet to come, or is behind us? All respondents

Worst is yet to come

68%

Worst is behind us Unsure: 6%

Over time

80%

27%

Worst is yet to come Worst is behind us Aug. 2011 68%

60 40 20 0

Sept. 2010 52% 2010

Unsure

2011

By party identification Worst yet to come

Worst is behind us Unsure

Dem

GOP

Ind

57%

75%

71%

40%

22%

• Do you think our economic conditions are mostly something President Barack Obama inherited, or are they a result of his policies? Registered voters

Conditions mostly inherited

59%

Mostly result of Obama policies Unsure: 8%

33%

By party identification Mostly inherited

Result of policies Unsure

Dem

GOP

Ind

80%

33%

58%

17%

59%

31%

11%

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TOP 10 TIPS FOR MAINTAINING YOUR CONCRETE AND MASONRY DRIVEWAY •

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1. Clean your concrete or masonry driveway on a regular basis. How often really depends on how much use the driveway gets and how much road traffic and other pollutants you have in your area. A pressure washer is the best tool for the job. You can hire a professional pressure washing company to do the job and if your driveway has a lot of stains or other discoloration, this may be the best option since they’ll have special products for stain removal.

vehicle but whenever you change the oil there’s a high risk that it may spill onto the driveway. If you have no other option, use a large drip pan available at an automotive store. They’re intended for just that purpose. •

2. Have sealer reapplied. Again, how often is dependent on how much use or wear and tear your driveway gets but every three to five years is a good rule of thumb. Never hire crews that go door to door offering to seal your driveway. This is a common scam used to con you out of some of your hard earned cash. 3. Remove spills and stains right away. Clean up spills as soon as they occur. You can soak up excess oil with almost anything you have on hand that is absorbent including kitty litter, sawdust or cornmeal. Clean stains with soap and water or a commercial product intended specifically for concrete and masonry driveways. 4. Avoid deicing products. The use of chemical deicing products on a cement or masonry driveway can literally eat away your driveway. They can also damage grass and other vegetation. Use sand on icy spots to avoid slipping and simply sweep it up in the spring. 5. Don’t use your driveway to change your oil. If you’re like a lot of people you may do at least some maintenance on your own

6. Don’t use sharp objects on the driveway. If you live in an area where snow and ice are a fact of life, you’ll need to shovel your driveway. Avoid snow shovels with metal blades that might scratch or chip the surface. Also don’t use a metal ice chipper to remove ice. • 7. Keep weeds and tree roots from encroaching on your driveway. Plants can work their way into hairline cracks and make the cracks larger and tree roots can cause concrete and masonry to heave, completely ruining your • 8. Repair cracks when you first notice them. Cracks in concrete and masonry occur naturally due to shifting and settlement of the ground beneath. Freezing and thawing of ice and snow can widen the cracks as can weeds and grass that take hold. Repair cracks while they are still small to help prevent further damage.

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9. Resurface your driveway if the damage is serious. If your concrete driveway is suffering from too many cracks or obvious patch jobs it may be time to have it resurfaced. This is essentially adding an entire new top layer to your driveway so it looks like new. 10. A brick or stone paver driveway may need professional repair. If your driveway is constructed of brick or stone pavers and it has sunken or broken areas, the damage will need to be removed and the base rebuilt. It will take a professional masonry contractor to make a perfectly matched and seamless repair.

How to Care for a Fireplace and Keep it Safe In order to enjoy a fireplace for a long time, proper maintenance and care has to be performed regularly. Uncared for fireplaces can be very hazardous and can ignite quickly and potentially destroy a home. This article will explain some precautions and cares that can be taken to make sure that you have a "healthy" fireplace. One step that can be taken to make your fireplace and chimney safer is a chimney cover. This will keep most debris and things like leaves and pieces of trees out of your chimney. Things like this can ignite very easily and cause many problems, including a chimney fire. A cover can also keep pesky animals out also. Another tip is to keep a consistent draft in your chimney and fireplace. The easier the air and smoke flows, the better. The best way of keeping a good draft of air is to keep a window open in your house while using your fireplace. The air from the window will quickly be taken up the chimney and keep up a good flow of air to carry the smoke outside. The most obvious way to keep your fireplace and chimney in top shape is to hire a professional chimney sweeper. Don't try doing it yourself! This will only make your life more difficult and being up on a roof is very dangerous. Leave this job to those who are trained to do it. Typically, one should have their chimney cleaned at least one time per year, if the fireplace is used regularly. Having the chimney cleaned will help the fireplace to work more effectively and will also prevent chimney fires. Chimney CONDOS FORthroughout RENT-SALE fires are very dangerous and spread a home without warning. Burning the right type of wood in your fireplace is also very important. Dry wood burns best, and is also best for your fireplace and chimney. Wet wood is what causes a lot of buildup in the chimney and also produces more smoke, which could be harmful. Take the time to get dry wood to burn. Follow these instructions and your fireplace will be much safer and effective. A fireplace is something that is to be enjoyed and not worried about so take the little bit amount of time it takes and care for it.

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