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Washington, DC – U.S. Sena- after the tenth anniversary of tor Kirsten Gillibrand yesterday the September 11th attacks. commended the announceTo better serve our patients, ment from the Obama Ad- “I commend the Obama AdDr. Baldinger has ministration that the U.S. will ministration decision to increased his hours. refrain from participating in withdraw from this event,” a the available United Nation’s Durban III spokesperson for Senator GilHe is now every Thursday. World Conference Against Rac- librand told the Advocate. “It ism. is an insult to America that the In December, Senator Gilli- United Nations has decided brand led a bipartisan effort to hold the Durban III conferurging the U.S. not to partici- ence in New York City just days pate in the conference that will from the tenth anniversary of likely once again serve as a fo- the September 11th attacks. Dr. B. Albetter rum for anti-Semitic and anti- We all witnessed how extreme suggests you American demonstrations. The anti-Semitic and anti-American LEARN MORE ABOUT: Senators also expressed dis- voices took over Durban I and appointment with the United Durban II and we should exNation’s decision to hold the pect the same thing to happen conference in New York City on with Durban III.” HEALTHY BBQ September 21st, 2011, just days In what should have been a page 13

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MONSEY CELEBRATES MEMORIAL DAY

By: S. Mandelbaum

On Monday afternoon, anyone in the center of Monsey along Route 306 or at the intersection with Route 59, saw quite a scene as veterans, elected officials, a marching band, and a large contingent of Monsey firefighters and their trucks marched past, waving flags and smiling. It was the scene of the annual Memorial Day Parade- the only time of year when a great stretch of Route 306 gets closed to traffic, and

With the election for the school board behind them, the East Ramapo board has moved forward on some key issues. Aron Weider, who has served as the vice president of the board so far, was promoted to the position of president until the full board with the newly elected members holds their first meeting in July. Weider’s term is ending soon, and as he did not seek re-election, he will be out of office once the new board takes their seats. After voters rejected the proposed school budget, the board went back to the table to draw a new budget plan. The board had the option to make a new plan that would be placed for a second vote, or adopt a contingency plan that would not require a vote but would require more cutting. The deadline to place a new

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major step toward eradicating racism worldwide, in 2001, the General Assembly of the United Nations held the first World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Offences in Durban, South Africa. Despite its noble goals, the conference became a platform for anti-Semitic and anti-American demonstrations. Last year’s Durban II was also marred by demonstrations of prejudice, forcing delegation from the U.S. and other nations to withdraw from the conference. On November 23, 2010, the General Assembly of the United Nations announced its decision

ASSEMBLYWOMAN JAFFEE CREATES A SAFER NY

By: A. Moeller

In a major victory for the health of New York consumers, a bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee (D-Suffern) that makes it easier to take mercuryadded products off the shelves has been signed in to law by Governor Cuomo. “Environmental quality and public health go hand-in-hand, and ensuring safeguards for our environment is critical to safeguarding New Yorkers,” Jaffee said. “This bill takes strong, direct action to protect the products we use, the water we drink, SEE JAFFEE PAGE 3

to hold the Durban III World Conference Against Racism in New York City, on September 21st, 2011. Concerned that this conference will meet a similar fate as the previous two, U.S. Senators wrote a letter to the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, urging her to remove the United States from participating in this conference. Senator Gillibrand’s December letter was also signed by James E. Risch (R-ID), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), Tom Coburn (R-OK), SEE GILLIBRAND PAGE 3

SCHUMER CALLS FOR GAS PRICE INVESTIGATION

By: M. Rubin

New York Sen. Charles Schumer wants the government to investigate U.S. oil refiners' skyrocketing profits, which he said are to blame for high gas prices. "Something is rotten," said the Democrat, speaking Sunday at a gas station on Manhattan's West Side. He said refiners' profits have more than doubled since last year. Meanwhile, the price of unleaded gas went up by almost 12 percent in just the two weeks ending May 6, topping $4 a gallon in New York. The senator said he believes refiners may be fixing prices by cutting back on stockpiles — by keeping refining capacities to only 81 percent and through exports that diminish domestic availability. In a letter to the Federal Trade Commission, Schumer deSEE GAS PAGE 4

THE ADVOCATE June 2, 2011 AS WE GO TO PRESS... At Gillibrand's Urging, U.S. Announces Pull-Out From U.N. Durban III Summit The Obama administration confirmed Wednesday in a letter to a U.S. senator that it will boycott a world conference against racism being held at U.N. headquarters in September. Joseph E. Macmanus, acting U.S. assistant secretary of state for legislative affairs, wrote in the letter to Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand that the United States will not participate in the 10-year commemoration of the 2001 World Conference Against Racism because the Durban process “included ugly displays of intolerance and anti-Semitism.” Macmanus was responding to a letter the senator from New York had sent America’s U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice asking her not to participate in the event. “In December, we voted against the resolution establishing this event because the Durban process included ugly displays of intolerance and anti-Semitism, and we did not want to see that commemorated,” Macmanus wrote.

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With the school budget vote behind us, the school board is wise to look in other places to find money to offset what promises to be an extraordinary tax increase this year, even with the adoption of a contingency budget. Cutting over $800,000 is the right first step, but we need millions of dollars to save our taxpayers and families. The plan to sell the Colton School, which was used for years to teach a handful of students at a great expense to the district before being closed down, is the right place to look to raise money. Currently, the school is being leased to Bais Malka and to HASC, which has a most important mission- that of educating and caring for special needs students. This institution does a lot of the work that the school district has neglected for so long, and they should get the right to permanently acquire the school and the property so that they can continue in their important work. Once this sale is completed, the school district should dispatch its very wise new attorney to Albany, to meet with education officials, and find out what the hold up with the proposed sale of the Hillcrest School is all about. The board had tried to sell the school building to a yeshiva, only to have their plans put on hold because of the complaint of an errant public school activist.

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These so called activists must get the message straight, this is not about ‘Yeshivas taking over the public school system’, It is pure economics. The demand for private schools is higher than that of the Public schools. Neighborhoods change, and the towns in Rockland are no different than those of Brooklyn, or Manhattan that have seen drastic changes over the years. In the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn there are currently yeshivas that have many less parallel classes than they used to have 10 years ago due to economic reasons. Young families move out seeking lower rents, its the cycle of the real estate market. Today, there is a public school using an old yeshiva to house the public school students. I am sure no one protested the sale of the yeshiva building to let the children get a fine education. And why should they? If those residents took their families out of the neighborhood leaving the school empty, why not sell it to a public school that needs the space? The same logic should be applied here in Rockland. Those people who are looking to blame the Jewish community for seeking a sale of an empty building that is a direct result of a natural cycle of the real estate market changes should blame their neighbors for moving out.

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“The United States delegation in New York has not been involved in the formal negotiations on the modalities resolution or the outcome document and has had a notetaker only in these proceedings,” the letter added. “We share your concern about the Durban commemoration’s timing and venue as just days earlier, we will have held solemn ten-year memorials for those murdered in the September 11 terrorist attacks.” The letter said that the United States is “fully committed to upholding the human rights of all people and to combating racial discrimination, xenophobia, intolerance, and bigotry.”

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, We all know that the challenge to the Orthodox Jewish vacation, of course, is to find a resort location that in addition to being fun, refreshing and attractive, with nice places to stay and things to do, is to find a frum Shul for Shabbos and daily minyanim. Many local inns and hotels, directly located on Onset Bay, are within a 5 minute walk of the Shul. There are also a number of cottages for rent. See www. onsetvillage.com or www.shellpointere. com for more info. Major nearby supermarkets carry brand name Kosher

products. (The Boston Vaad symbol is Important message from KVH. Meat products should perhaps the East Ramapo Central be brought from home.) The inns have small refrigerators and hot plates available. This Shavous; Please be considThe shul is open starting July 1st Friday erate and avoid a Chilul Hashem. night services begin at 7:30 and ShabDo not walk through public school grounds or use the playgrounds bos morning services are at 8:45 am. while school is in session. Daily services are at 8:00 am and 7.30 pm. Contact me, Eli Hauser at ehauser@ Thanks, Elie Wizman capecodshul.org for more information Assistant Superintendent or a brochure listing places to stay and Special Student Services/ Funded Programs things to do. Regards, Eli

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THE ADVOCATE June 2, 2011

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Summer Vacation on Cape Cod Clean sandy beaches, boating, cruises, fishing, water parks, family fun and much more Congregation Beth Israel of Onset Cape Cod Mr. Burt Parker, President Emeritus A Family Friendly Orthodox Shul

Charles Schumer (D-NY), Bill Nelson (DFL), Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Dan Inouye (D-HI), Mike Johanns (R-NE), Daniel Akaka (D-HI), Mark Kirk (R-IL), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Richard Burr (R-NC), Joseph Lieberman (CT) and Mike Crapo (R-ID). The Advocate obtained a copy of the letter which concluded by stating, “It is important that the United States send a strong signal that another anti-Semitic and anti-American Durban Conference particularly held so close to the tenth anniversary and location of the worst

terrorist attack in American history is unacceptable. We can send this signal by making clear now that the United States will not participate in this gathering. Of course, we would welcome the United States’ eventual return to the conference if it were to become a legitimate forum for combating discrimination - but that is a development that seems highly improbable to us.” We respectfully ask that you keep us abreast of any developments and offer our assistance in efforts to combat racism and anti-Semitism.”

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ASSEMBLYWOMAN ELLEN JAFFEE CREATES A SAFER NY

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and the food we eat. I am thrilled it now will enter into law.” Jaffee’s legislation (A668) is aimed at restricting the sale of mercury-added consumer products by closing a long-standing loophole that hampered state regulators from restricting the sale of the toxin-laced goods. Existing law gives the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) authority to ban mercury-added products when there are alternative non-mercury products of comparable effectiveness and price available. However, this authority has been difficult to exercise because it applies to whole categories of products; if even one item in a given category does not have a viable alternative, then all the other related mercury-added products cannot be banned. Jaffee’s legislation ends this regulatory shortcoming by giving the DEC greater authority and clearer guidelines to enforce its mission of banning mercury-added consumer products, in part through a new waiver system that can exempt certain items in a category of products in order to allow for a ban on others within that same category. As a public health threat, mercury has been proven to impair brain development. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimat-

ADVOCATE ACTION DESK Dear Action Desk, I was at Viola Park recently and there was practically an infestation of bees in the playground. the children were very scared. In fact I saw a bee crawl into a wooden slat on the back of the bench facing the biggest play set. When I voiced my concern to the park worker, he suggested calling Ramapo Town Hall to complain in order get the ed that between 300,000 and 630,000 infants each year are born in the United States with mercury levels high enough to be associated with IQ loss. Currently, when products containing mercury are discarded, they often enter the waste stream, polluting soil, drinking water sources, and aquatic habitats. In rivers and the ocean, mercury can also bioaccumulate, tainting the food chain up to the point where it can harm consumers. This law will hasten the adoption of new, safer alternatives to many common mercury-added household products, including thermostats and thermometers, as well as ensure the disposal of existing mercury-added products is conducted in an environmentally safe manner.

exterminator to come more quickly. Supposedly it had been ordered and delayed. He told me the phone number is 357-5100. I just wanted to encourage other concerned people to do the same to perhaps get some action there to make the play ground safer for our children. -A concerned Bubbi, Monsey “Never should a loophole allow mercury to get into the hands and bodies of children, and with this legislation we are making sure it doesn’t,” Jaffee added. The consumption of fish is by far the most significant source of ingestion-related mercury exposure in humans and animals, although plants and livestock also contain mercury due to bioaccumulation of mercury from soil, water and atmosphere, and due to biomagnification by ingesting other mercurycontaining organisms. Exposure to mercury can occur from breathing contaminated air from eating foods which have acquired mercury residues during processing from exposure to mercury vapor in mercury amalgam dental restorations and from improper

The Advocate is EXPANDING the Action Desk. If you have something to report going on in the Town or County, or if you are generally alarmed or concerned on any issue involving laws, policies, or anything else -please write, to the Action Desk at: editor@advocateNews.org or call 845-770-1950

use or disposal of mercury and mercur y- containing objects, for example, after spills of elemental mercury or improper disposal of fluorescent lamps. Many rivers, including the Hudson, post warning signs as to not eat too many fish from the water which may contains mercury. Consumers face many challenges, as it is difficult to know where the mercury is exactly, and how it gets ingested. Hopefully with the new law consumers will be able to make wiser and safer choices in New York State.

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BUDGET FROM PAGE 1

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GAS FROM PAGE 1

budget plan up for a vote is June 21st, a date that the board believes it cannot meet. The law requires that they publicize the election two weeks before, which would be June 7th, and that is not something the board believes can be done. As a result, the school board is working on a budget plan that would cut $854,000 more in spending in order to reach an austerity budget. However, given the cuts in state aid for education, there would still be an 8.23% tax increase. The increase that voters rejected as part of the original budget plan was 8.8%. Looking ahead, the school board is reopening the issue of the Colton School, which was closed two years ago because the board ruled that there were too many schools open with not enough students to warrant them. Bais Malka/Hebrew Academy for Special Children was given the right to lease the property as part of a 5-year deal with the district, at a cost of $3.8 million. With the expense of the lease an increasing burden on the school, and the need for the district to receive an im-

mediate infusion of cash, the board is now considering selling the school. The plan would include the sale of the property to Bais Malka/Hebrew Academy for Special Children for the assessed valuation of $6.6 million. Board members and interim Superintendent Joel Klein agree that the plan to sell the school makes sense given the district’s need for money. They agree that this business decision would be best for the district and for taxpayers. However, the plan to sell the building is not without its critics. Public school parents that frequently clash with the school board have raised their objections to the plan, as they did when the plan to lease the building first arose. They already have made a complaint with the State Education commissioner about the proposed sale of the Hillcrest School building, which is pending. The Superintendent and the board say that they are following all the proper laws and procedures to sell the building, and are waiting for the legal issues to be sorted out before moving ahead, which could take several weeks.

BizFact

Lemon growers

World production of fresh lemons is projected to equal 6.3 million metric tons for the 2010-2011 season. Top producers, in millions of metric tons:

Mexico

1.9

Argentina

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U.S. Turkey

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manded an investigation into record profits by major refiners. The letter is also signed by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and three other Democratic senators. Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer drive season, "and it ruins your vacation when you pull up to the pump and spend $80 to fill your tank," said the senator. "It turns your stomach." He said that historically, refiners' profit margins have been narrow. But in the past year, they've shot up. Schumer said there's evidence the spike may not be due to a supply-and-

demand market dynamic, but that "illegal practices ... could be punishing drivers." He did not name any companies, but said a probe should examine all of them, including the biggest five: Exxon Mobil, Shell Oil, BP, Chevron and ConocoPhillips. Last month, President Barack Obama announced his effort to try to root out any manipulation of oil markets, with Attorney General Eric Holder and the Justice Department looking into a variety of reasons that could have spurred gasoline to $4 a gallon.

MEMORIAL FROM PAGE 1 Route 59 comes to a complete standstill. The annual parade began at the corner of Grove St. and Main St., near the Brewer Fire House of the Monsey Fire Department. The parade route then went up Route 306, passed the intersection of Route 59, and on to Saddle River Road, where it continued until the American Legion building. The procession included veterans, the woman’s auxiliary group of the veteran’s organization, elected officials, and then the East Ramapo Marching Band followed, playing traditional patriotic music during the parade. Behind the band were the members of the Monsey Fire Department, and an array of the department’s trucks and vehicles. Along the route, members of the community were on both sides of the street, watching the procession go by all along the way. On Saddle River Road, a few hundred students at Beis Rochel lined the streets, waving flags and saluting those taking part in the parade. At the American Legion, the crowd was addressed by veterans and officials, including Congressman Eliot Engel and Supervisor Christopher P. St. Lawrence. The Monsey parade was one of several events in Ramapo marking Memorial Day. In Suffern, police, community organizations, veterans, and officials, marched from the train station at the intersection of Routes 202 and 59 up to the military monument near Village Hall, at the corner of Lafayette Avenue. Several hundred people watched the march along the way, and then gathered for remarks and remembrances by officials and others. The Suffern parade was held immediately before the Monsey one. Elsewhere in Ramapo, the Village of Hillburn and the Village of Sloatsburg each held their own event on the morning of Memorial Day. The two small villages hold such events each year, and feature a short parade route within their respective villages. On Sunday, the Town of Ramapo dedicated a veteran’s memorial park in Senator Gene Levy Park in the memory of former Senator Tom Morahan. At the ceremony, Morahan was remembered as a veteran, and someone who served veterans and helped them tremendously during his time in office. Morahan’s family was present, and the Jewish War Veterans presided over the event. Two other events were held on Sunday in Ramapo. The first was a large

ceremony at the Frederick Loescher cemetery in New Hempstead, which is completely dedicated to veterans, and is located on Brick Church Road. Military personnel and federal officials were present for that event, which attracted hundreds of people, including many from outside Rockland County, who had family members buried there. The Korean War Memorial at the Onderdonk Cemetery in Suffern was also the site of a remembrance ceremony, as county and other officials gathered to remember those who lost their lives in the Korean War. On Sunday night at midnight, a large watchfire was lit, which featured treesized logs in the biggest bonfire held each year at midnight to bring in Memorial Day. The watchfire, held at Herb Reisman Park, was affiliated with similar watchfire ceremonies taking place across Rockland. The fire burned for 24 hours, stretching all day and night into Memorial Day and past the conclusion of all that day’s events.

The events were somber and contemplative, and called to mind the sacrifice that so many from Ramapo and Monsey have made from the times of the Revolutionary War, through both World Wars, and even those fighting in America’s wars abroad today.

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By: S. Mandelbaum WASHINGTON DANIELS: I COULD HAVE BEATEN OBAMA Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, a popular Republican that many had wanted to run for president, said that he believes he could have beaten President Obama – if he had decided to run. Daniels recently announced that he would not run because he was concerned about the privacy of his family.

a possible stumbling block. On the same day that Christie met with the Iowa leaders, he took a state helicopter to watch his son play a baseball game. When asked why he used state resources for a personal matter, a spokesperson said it was related to timing issues because of his schedule. All he had on his schedule for that day was, in fact, the meeting with the Iowans.

BACHMANN VS. PALIN Michelle Bachmann, the leader of the Tea Party Caucus in the U.S. House, said she didn’t see a competitor in Sarah Palin. Bachmann and Palin are both female leaders of the ultra-conservative wing of the Republican Party, a position many pundits believe can only be filled by one of them. When asked in an interview if she felt there was enough room for both of them, Bachmann said that she did and that she did not compare herself to Palin but rather to Obama. Bachmann has said she is interested in running for president, and so has Palin.

ROMNEY IN FRONT IN IOWA A poll of potential Iowa voters show a close primary race, but one with a small lead for Mitt Romney. Among the crowded field of Republican candidates, Romney leads with 21%, Palin has 15%, Cain 15%, Gingrich 12%, Bachmann 11%, Pawlenty 10%, and Paul 8%. However, when asked who they would support if Palin were out of the race, Romney’s lead grew. Romney had 26%, Cain 16%, Gingrich 15%, Bachmann 14%, Paul 11%, and Pawlenty 10%.

CHRISTIE GETTING ATTENTION - GOOD AND BAD New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who had said that he is not running for president, had a meeting on Tuesday at the governor’s mansion with donors and political bigwigs from Iowa who are trying to woo him into changing his mind and running. The increased attention brought on Christie by the speculation also uncovered

GATES REFLECTS BEFORE LEAVING Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, who announced his retirement, said he was reflecting on his career, which spanned the service of eight presidents. He said he enjoyed serving President Obama, who kept him in the spot after he was appointed by former President George W. Bush. He said he only disagreed with Obama on the issue of the bin Laden raid, where he said he felt intelligence was not reliable. Gates said

ALBANY he will write two books after leaving office, but for now, looks forward to retiring to his home near Seattle.

to wear a hearing aid. Skelos’s office said his hearing is not a factor, but never denied the presence of any hearing issues.

PALIN GOES ON A BUS TOUR With limited details, Sarah Palin’s team announced that Palin would be traveling the country on a bus tour. Palin, who has hinted she may run for president, didn’t give anyone in the country notice about when she might show up, leaving political leaders in New Hampshire, an announced stop along the way, wondering where and when she would show up. Palin began her tour at a rally of bikers and headed up to New York, where she stopped by New York City to have pizza with Donald Trump and visit Ellis Island.

CUOMO RELEASES FULL DISCLOSURES In the face of mounting pressure, Governor Cuomo released his unredacted disclosure forms, which stated that he has over $250,000 in bank accounts and earned $60,000 in interest last year. After Senate Leader Dean Skelos released his full disclosures, which showed he earned over $250,000 last year for his work at a law firm and that he held over $800,000 in stocks, he put the pressure on Cuomo to come out with more detailed information about his earnings.

SKELOS HEARING IMPAIRMENT REVEALED This week, word of a hearing impairment on the part of State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos slipped out. Skelos apparently has a hard time hearing everything in a conversation, and even missed a question that was posed to him during a recent press conference. Word of his condition leaked out, likely from someone close to Speaker Silver, who is said to be on terrible terms with Skelos. The two legislative leaders don’t trust each other, and Silver thinks Skelos lies. Compounded to that, Silver is said to complain, Skelos can’t hear many key parts of discussions and is too proud

DUFFY: TAX CAP BEFORE MANDATE RELIEF At a meeting of the state’s Conference of Mayors, Lt. Gov. Bob Duffy said that he understood people were upset about the proposed tax cap. Local government officials across the state have been protesting it, saying it would cripple them unless it came with real relief from state mandates that drive up local taxes. Duffy, the former Mayor of Rochester, said he understood the toll that mandates took on local governments, but that the tax cap needed to pass before mandate relief did, otherwise the whole issue would have dragged on for years. He said that as soon as a final tax cap measure is approved, the state would pass mandate relief.

CUOMO BLESSES LEGISLATORS IN ETHICS PUSH In a speech heralding ethics reform, Governor Cuomo stated that “99.9% of legislators are good people,” but that the few who were not, needed to be removed so that the system could function better. This seems to have been a turn from what Cuomo had said during his campaign, in which he often blasted state legislators – Democrats and Republicans – for their lack of effectiveness in getting things done. CUOMO STILL HIGH IN POLLS Quinnipiac University released its monthly poll about state political figures, and found that voters approve of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s job performance by a margin of 61% - 18%. Cuomo

also earned high marks on how he handled the state budget, with 57% approving of that issue. 61% of New Yorkers agree with him politically and just as many like him as a person.

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Bad economic news piles up, sending stocks down (MCT)WASHINGTON _ Hopes for blue skies ahead for the U.S. economy are fading as forecasters are dialing back their annual growth projections after a spate of lukewarm readings on the performance of the U.S. economy and continuing global woes. In recent weeks, there's been less than stellar data coming out of manufacturing, housing, car sales, consumer confidence and employment. These piled up on top of high prices for oil, gasoline and other commodities, debt troubles in Europe and cooling growth in Asia. Taken together, it all points to half-speed economic growth ahead, below what's needed to get the U.S. and global economies on firmer footing. The flurry of dismal data sent stocks skidding Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.22 percent, or 279.65 points, to 12290.14. The S&P 500 fell 2.28 percent, or 30.65 points, to 1314.55. The Nasdaq was down 2.33 percent, or 66.11 points, to 2769.19. The two latest poor data readings came Wednesday. The Institute for Supply Management released its manufacturing index, which showed a sharp slowdown, and the ADP National Employment Report, which showed surprisingly weak private-sector hiring.

The employment report comes ahead of Friday's much-anticipated May jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Analysts had expected 175,000 new jobs, but the ADP report showed private employers added just 38,000 jobs in May. That's a possible harbinger for a weak BLS report after two consecutive months of strong numbers. Also disappointing was the Institute for Supply Management's report on manufacturing activity. The index continued to show growth, but "the data suggest a significant slowdown from what was likely an unsustainable pace," said Cliff Waldman, an economist for the Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI. May's 7 percentage point drop on the index in a single month _ fueled by an even larger 10 percentage point drop in the new orders component of the index _ is troubling. In a statement, Waldman warned it could signal "sharper than expected moderation," adding manufacturers no longer have the wind at their backs. "At this point, however, elevated commodity prices, slowing

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global growth and an increasingly questionable outlook for the U.S. economy are creating headwinds for the factory sector, which thus far has been the one strong element in an otherwise sluggish U.S. economic rebound," he said.

David Malpass, the president of the research company Encima Global, said hiccups in auto production are to blame, and downplayed worries. "Even with the letdown, manufacturing is showing stronger employment readings than in the 1990s and 2000s expansions. We think manufacturing employment will show weakness in the May establishment survey on Friday, but will improve with auto production in the remainder of 2011," he said in a research note. Late Wednesday, credit rating agency Moody's Investors Service downgraded Greek government bonds, a move that unleashed new worries of downgrades in other troubled

economies such as Spain and Portugal. European growth is increasingly sluggish, dampening demand for U.S. exports.

look is the primary reason for this month's decline in consumer confidence. Consumers are considerably more apprehensive about future business and labor market conditions as well as their income prospects," Lynn Franco, the group's chief economist, said.

These troubling indicators all came after another dismal report Tuesday on home prices, as measured by the S&P/ Case-Shiller National Index. It found prices fell by 4.2 percent in the first three months of 2011, on top of 3.6 percent drop in the final three months of 2010.

Macroeconomic Advisers has sharply revised down its projection for growth for the period between April and June _ from a 3.5 percent annual rate down to around 2.7 percent. It hasn't published a full-year growth revision but "that's probably coming down as well," Herzon said. "A morepessimistic out-

$15 trillion Current limit

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Adding to the gloom, carmakers on Tuesday and Wednesday reported a slight dip in May sales, knocking the annualized rate down to an estimated 12 million, up from 11.6 million a year ago but down from last month's rate of 13.2 million. High gasoline prices and rising production costs combined to dampen sales.

Home prices are "a big part of wealth, which is an important driver for consumer spending. When house prices soften, that's also bad news for household wealth," said Ben Herzon, an economist with Macroeconomic Advisers in St. Louis, a leading forecaster. "And bad news for household wealth makes us as a profession cautious about the prospects for consumer spending." Confirming his view, the Conference Board's monthly index of consumer sentiment fell sharply in May to 60.8 from 66 in April, the business-research group reported on Tuesday. Consumer spending often tracks closely with sentiment.

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Federal debt at the limit

The federal government can borrow only as much money as is allowed under a debt limit set by Congress. Recent deficit spending and a drop in tax revenue as a result of tax cuts and the recession have led to a dramatic increase in the debt.

National debt subject to debt limit Amount at end of each fiscal year (except 2011)

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SAVING GAS THIS SUMMER Simple Changes Can Equal Substantial Fuel Savings ECO-DRIVING CAMPAIGN PROVIDES FUEL EFFICIENCY TIPS

With gas prices at historically high levels, New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Joan McDonald today urged motorists to take simple steps to save fuel and reduce carbon emissions during the busy summer travel season. The recommendations are part of an Eco-Driving Campaign sponsored by the I-95 Corridor Coalition, of which NYSDOT is a member. "Eco-Driving is one of the most effective ways consumers can conserve fuel and reduce their carbon emissions," Commissioner McDonald said. "By participating in this initiative, motorists can make simple changes while driving and before they hit the road that will save money while helping to reduce New York State’s carbon footprint by limiting emissions from transportation." The Eco-Driving program offers drivers seven easy actions they can take to reduce their fuel cost by up to $80 for a 700 mile round-trip journey. Tips include:  Removing unnecessary items from the trunk in order to reduce vehicle weight can save motorists three to six cents per gallon;

 Fully inflating tires can save motorists up to nine cents per gallon;  Changing vehicle oil on a regular basis can save motorists three to six cents per gallon;  Tightening the fuel cap to prevent gasoline fumes from escaping can save motorists 30 gallons of gas per year; 

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per-hour when driving at more than 60 MPH can save 24 cents per gallon;  Using air conditioning instead of opening windows when driving at more than 40 MPH can improve fuel efficiency by ten percent; and

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Rockland NEWS Swastikas, anti-Semitic Preserve, Promote, Grow death threats found in Senator Carlucci Unveils Package To Strengthen NY Farms Rockland eatery Police are still investigating the a scene where Swastikas and a death threat written in German was found in a Route 303 eatery over the holiday weekend, according to police reports. The Holocaust Museum & Study Center said in a statement yesterday; “Acts like these cannot be tolerated in Rockland and are a clear offense to the entire Rockland community. Such acts serve as a painful reminder that we must all embrace a No-Tolerance policy of hate related speech and incidents in our midst. We must all stand behind and strongly support the spirit and practice of tolerance and understanding in our community.” “The beauty of our community lies in its diversity and in its gift of being able to learn from one another. That is why we, the Holocaust Museum, condemn any acts that are meant to create divisions.”

The manager of Cassie's Restaurant reported to Orangetown police Monday afternoon that when he opened the restaurant he found swastikas spraypainted inside and outside the business. A wish for the death of Jews was written in German in the restaurant. In addition, cash was taken from a cash register. “We have to stand united and spread the message of tolerance and mutual respect. Every one of us can make a difference,” The Holocaust Museum & Study Center said in a statement, adding; “The Museum will continue doing its part, but one thing should be clear to all: HATRED WILL NOT BE TOLERATED IN ROCKLAND.”

Senator David Carlucci today unveiled a legislative package designed to preserve, promote and grow farming in New York State. “It is not only essential that we work to actively promote our family farms, but that we also seek ways to make sure they continue to grow and prosper,” said Senator David Carlucci, (D-Rockland/ Orange), said. “This package of legislation will provide the tools needed to support our farmers, promote locally grown agricultural products and preserve our valuable farm land.” Agriculture is one of New York's largest industries, producing $4.7 billion in 2009 and employing tens of thousands of workers. Additionally, New York generates roughly $4 billion a year in wine making and wine tourism and has become the third largest producer of wine in the country. However, most farms, which are small, family run businesses, are feeling the squeeze from rising costs, increasingly tight profit margins, lack of access to credit and markets, as well competition from other states and other countries. These factors have led to the loss of 666,000 acres of farm land and the closure of 1,200 farms during the last decade. Senator Carlucci has introduced “Preserve, Produce & Grow” a package of legislation that will help farms across this state face these challenges headon, strengthen the industry, and improve New York's economy.

Shabbos and Yom Tov Candles Please take note that during these warm weather days and nights when we have windows open and breezes pass through the house, we must be very careful while the Shabbos and Yom Tov candles are lit. Some suggestions: Don’t place the candles near curtains or in the path of a draft or electric fans Have the candle base weighted or even place the candle in a hurricane glass. Stay in the house, and awake, until the candles go out. Use shorter candles. Place the candlesticks on a fireproof surface. (i.e. a metal tray) Keep an eye on them for safety and inspiration.

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USDA SAYS GOODBYE TO FOOD PYRAMID (MCT) Farewell food pyramid. Government officials are getting ready to dish out nutritional advice to the nation on a more appetizing platter. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is set to unveil a replacement to its much-maligned food pyramid Thursday morning, scrapping the rainbow-striped triangle with a staircase edge in favor of a simple circle designed to evoke a dinner plate. "That would go a long way to producing something that is actually useful for nutritionists and dietitians in the United States," said James Painter, a food psychologist and registered dietician at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill. The key, he said, is that it would give viewers a quick idea of what their meals should look like when they sit down at the table. Half of the circle will be filled with fruits and vegetables, another section will feature rice, cereal and other grains, and the rest will contain proteins like chicken and nuts, according to people who have seen the icon. Off to the side, a smaller circle will represent dairy — think of it as a glass or milk, a cup of yogurt, or (though it's a bit of a stretch) perhaps even a latte. The federal government has spent decades trying to represent a healthy diet in a simple graphic and adopted the pyramid back in 1992. The product of more than a decade of research, it placed grains at the base, fruits and vegetables in the middle and smaller amounts of dairy and protein toward the top. Sweets and other no-no items appeared at the tip with the admonition to "use sparingly." Advances in nutrition science and pressure from food producers prompted changes that culminated in 2005's My Pyramid. Six different stripes — representing grains, vegetables, fruits, oils, milk and meats and beans — radiate down from the apex, eliminating what some saw as an overemphasis on grains in the previous design. A stylized stick figure was shown running up stairs on the left slope to convey the importance of exercise. But the icon showed no actual foods and required consumers to go online to get specific information on what they should be eating. "I call it foodless and useless," said Marion Nestle, a professor of nutrition, food studies and public health at New York University. "It was unteachable. You couldn't explain what the colors stood for." Even the USDA came to acknowledge its shortcomings. "The pyramid can be confusing and complex to some, and in some cases too simplistic for others," said Robert Post, deputy director of the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. The United States is hardly the only country grappling with the best way to present information on healthy eating. In China, a five-tiered pagoda has distinct levels for starches, produce, protein, dairy and oils. In Guatemala, a traditional ceramic cooking pot called an olla is filled with pictures of pineapple, fish and bags of maize. Grenada, which calls itself "The Isle of Spice," showcases its food circle inside a cracked-open nutmeg. The government of the Dominican Republic displays its nutrition advice inside a mortar and pestle filled with eggs, avocados and other foodstuffs that stands on a cutting board imprinted with images of a baby smiling, crawling and suckling a mysteriously de-

tached breast. In spite of this diversity, the food icons generally concur on what belongs in a daily diet: Lots of greens, easy on the sweets. "You can't get two countries to agree on anything politically, or socially, and yet they all come up with the same basic idea," said Painter, who has studied 65 government nutrition icons from around the world. He said he has long favored the plate-shaped diagrams used in Mexico and the United Kingdom, which even include utensils for maximum effect. In its long history of offering nutrition advice to Americans, the USDA has employed circles before — as well as rectangles, triangles and other shapes. Its longest-running icon, in use from 1958 to 1979, consisted of a box with four equal sectors of meat, dairy, grains and fruits and vegetables. No matter the shape, historically the diagrams had one thing in common, Nestle said: "For the first 50 or 60 years, the food guides promoted eating more of American agricultural products." Back then, portion control was not an issue. Government officials were more concerned about malnutrition than with chronic diseases linked to being overweight and obese, the health issue taken up by first lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign. (Obama will attend Thursday's unveiling, according to USDA officials.) Even after portion control entered the equation, the icons weren't always up on the latest nutrition science. For example, the original food pyramid recommended a diet heavy in carbohydrates and made little distinction between healthy whole grains and highly processed items like white bread. The outgoing pyramid continues to lump together all types of oils, though some found in plants and fish are now considered good for the heart while others, like trans-fatty acids, can clog up the arteries and lead to heart attacks and strokes. Nestle said she was impressed that the new food plate devotes half its space to fruits and vegetables, given the potential objections of food producers. "The Department of Agriculture has a long history of being in bed with the food industry, and this is moving beyond that," Nestle said. "It's not moving as far as I would like, but it's pretty courageous." So far, representatives from food industry trade groups are reacting positively to the change. Ann Marie Krautheim, a registered dietitian and senior vice president of nutrition affairs for the National Dairy Council in Chicago, Ill., said she didn't mind that cheese, yogurt and other milk products didn't make it onto the plate itself. "We really like the way dairy kind of stands out," Krautheim said. "It draws the eye, and it'll be a good reminder that a serving of dairy should accompany every meal." Dr. David Kessler, the former Food and Drug Administration commissioner who has campaigned against obesity, still sees a pretty big problem: Getting people to start eating what's on that plate. With rates of obesity and diabetes on the rise, Kessler said, getting people to change their eating habits is a top priority. "If we could eat meals in the manner that's being suggested by the new plate, we can reverse this epidemic," Kessler said.

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Dr. Albetter asks;

“SPRING ALLERGIES FORCE YOU TO HIDE BEHIND A MASK?”

Dr. Renata Witkowska & Dr. David Menchell CAN HELP YOU. For an immediate appointment with the Department of Allergy and Immunology Call 352-6800 today.

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Science Matters

Robots act on their own

Small sensors are getting more accurate, compact computers are getting more powerful ... and autonomous robots are gettng smarter. Short-range radar

Camera, lasers

Self-steering autos Traveling in convoys, computercontrolled cars maintain safe intervals and anticipate hazards High-speed data network inside car

AnnieWAY Autonomous Vehicle ComputersÕ fast reactions lets cars travel safely close together

Building search team Laser measures walls

Dozens of micro-robots swarm through an office building, mapping it Robots divide up the search; no one robot is the leader

Cameras find doors, windows In minutes, they have made a detailed floor map

Source: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Georgia Institute of Technology College of Computing Graphic: Helen McComas

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Dr. Albetter asks;

“Did your child act out in school this year?”

Find out what the issues are. Help your child get ahead this summer and look forward to a happy and successful school year. Schedule a confidential consultation with

Dr. Zvi Weisstuch, Psychiatrist Call the Department of Behavioral Health at 352-6800 today. Monsey Family Medical Center 40 Robert Pitt Dr., Monsey, NY 10952 845.352.6800

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INFANT CARE

Dress Newborns for Summer Sun

Department of Pediatric Medicine

Dr. Gerson Gluck ADULT MEDICINE Dr. James Israel Dr. Arthur Landau ADULT MEDICINE: Dr. Grohman Dr.Debra James Israel Brian Blitz, PA Dr. Arthur Landau Elana Klein, PA Dr. Debra Grohman

Dr. Eric Goldman FAMILY MEDICINE Brian Blitz, PA Dr. Ryan Banach

FAMILY MEDICINE: OB/GYN Dr. Ryan Banach Dr. Joel W. Allen Dr. Debra Kirschner OB/GYN: Dr.Dr. Karina Zhuravleva Joel W. Allen Melissa A.Kirschner Carco, PA Dr. Debra

Dr. Karina Zhuravleva DENTAL Melissa A. Carco, PA Dr. Genady Benyaminov Dr. Leonard Kundel DENTAL StaceyBenyaminov Lubetsky Dr.Dr. Genady Dr. Ramin Dr. LeonardKashani Kundel Dr.Stacey Jacklyn Tadros Dr. Lubetsky Dr. Mark Raider Dr. Jacklyn Tadros Dr. Hanna Dr. Sarah Mark Raider

Jana Hygienist Dr.Barkin, Sarah Hanna Jana Barkin, Hygienist SPECIALTY Dr. Harry Baldinger - Podiatry SPECIALTY: Dr. Birnbaum--Podiatry Podiatry Dr. Stuart Harry Baldinger Dr. David Schwalb Urology Dr. Stuart Birnbaum - Podiatry Dr.David DavidSchwalb MenchellAllergy Dr. - Urology Dr. Renata Witkowska Allergy Dr. Renata Witkowska -- Allergy Dr. Samuel Samuel Wong Wong -- Ophthalmology Ophthalmology Dr. Dr. Alfred Hellreich Dermatology Dr. Alfred Hellreich -- Dermatology Dr. Philip Fried Dermatology Dr. Philip Fried - Dermatology Dr. Yoel Yoel Kantor Kantor -- Endocrinology Endocrinology Dr. Hanna Raice Raice -- Nutrition Nutrition Counseling Counseling Hanna Aaron Muller, Speech Therapy Aaron Muller, Speech Therapy Melech Karp, Speech Therapy Melech Karp, Speech Therapy

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FAMILY HEALTH TALK

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DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRIC MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF Dr. Esther Bekritsky PEDIATRIC MEDICINE: PaulBekritsky Bloom Dr.Dr. Esther Dr. Gluck Dr.Gerson Paul Bloom

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Overheating isn’t just a cold-weather condition — hot and humid days can also be dangerous for newborns, who can’t yet regulate their own body temperature. Avoid extra layers when the temperature soars and you’ll greatly reduce the risk of pesky prickly heat (an itchy, red rash) or in extreme cases, heatstroke. While rare, you should know the signs and seek medical help ASAP if your newborn suddenly develops these symptoms: • • • • • • •

Hot, dry skin Very high fever Diarrhea Agitation Lethargy Convulsions Loss of consciousness

Protection from the sun is particularly important for children. In fact, studies show that excessive exposure to the sun during childhood increases the risk of skin cancer in adulthood. A young child's eyes are also susceptible to irritation from the sun's harsh glare. To guard against problems now and later in life, it's up to parents to take the necessary steps to protect their children's skin and eyes from the damaging effects of the sun. Here are some tips to keep your little ones safe while having summer fun outdoors: Avoid sun exposure from 10 am to 3 pm. These peak hours of the day are when the sun's rays are most intense. Cover baby with a long, white, cotton shirt and a widebrimmed hat. Try to use sun-protective clothing for children that offer an SPF of at least 30. Wet hand-me-down t-shirts provide an SPF of 6. (adult T-shirt's work well) Place your infant or child under a large sun umbrella. Don’t forget to protect baby from sunrays reflecting off the water and white sand. Cover your child with sunscreen. Choose a product that's gentle but effective for tender young skin. Be sure to apply an opaque zinc oxide generously and repeatedly to particularly exposed areas, such as the nose, cheeks, and ears. Apply lip balm with an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 15. This will help protect your child's lips from sun blisters. To discuss this and other healthcare issues with our pediatricians, Dr. Esther Bekritsky, Dr. Paul Bloom, Dr. Gerson Gluck, or Dr. Ryan Banach of the Dept. of Family Medicine. Please call the Medical Center 845.352.6800

HEARTBURN

Its not about your heart

Department Departmentof ofAdult AdultMedicine Medicine

Despite its name, heartburn doesn't affect the heart. Heartburn is a burning feeling in the lower chest, along with a sour or bitter taste in the throat and mouth. It usually occurs after eating a big meal or while lying down. The feeling can last for a few minutes or a few hours. When you eat, food passes from your mouth down a tube (about 10 inches long in most people) called the esophagus. To enter the stomach, the food must pass through an opening between the esophagus and stomach. This opening acts like a gate to allow food to pass into the stomach. Usually, this opening closes as soon as food passes through. But if it doesn't close all the way, acid from your stomach can get through the opening and into your esophagus. This is called reflux. Stomach acid can irritate the esophagus and cause heartburn. Hiatal hernia can also cause heartburn. Hiatal hernia is a condition in which part of the stomach is pushed up through the diaphragm (the muscle wall between the stomach and chest) and into the chest. Sometimes this causes heartburn. What factors add to heartburn? Many things can make heartburn worse. Heartburn is most common after overeating, when bending over or when lying down. Pregnancy, stress and certain foods can also make heartburn worse. The box below lists other things that can aggravate heartburn symptoms. Things that can make heartburn worse • Cigarette smoking • Coffee (both regular and decaffeinated) and other drinks that contain caffeine • Alcohol • Carbonated drinks • Citrus fruits • Tomato products • Chocolate, mints or peppermints • Fatty foods or spicy foods (such as pizza, chili and curry) • Onions • Lying down too soon after eating • Being overweight or obese • Aspirin or ibuprofen (one brand name: Motrin) • Certain medicines If you only have heartburn now and then, it's probably not serious. However, if you have heartburn frequently, it can lead to esophagitis (an inflamed lining of the esophagus). If esophagitis becomes severe, your esophagus might narrow and you might have bleeding or trouble swallowing. If you get more than occasional heartburn, it may be a symptom of acid reflux disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), an inflamed stomach lining (gastritis), hiatal hernia or peptic ulcer. You might be able to avoid heartburn by making some changes in your lifestyle. The box below lists some tips on how to prevent heartburn. continued on next page--->

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MONSEY FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER GUIDE TO HEALTHY LIVING

FAMILY HEALTH TALK By being aware of what you are eating, turn a BBQ into a nutritious meal Sponsored By Monsey Medical & Dental Center 40 Robert Pitt Drive, Monsey, NY 845-352-6800

The average BBQ meal contains 3,500 calories, but don't let that stop you from making BBQs in your backyards this summer. Even though BBQs can be packed with fattening foods, there's usually a ton of delicious, good-for-you food choices there, too. 1. Drink water. When you get dehydrated, not only does your energy drop, but you also become more likely to eat when you're just thirsty and make not-so-smart food decisions. Remember to drink before your thirsty -- by the time you are feeling thirsty, you are already past the point of being adequately hydrated. 2. The "Grill" - Grilling makes practically everything taste great, and it keeps added fat to a minimum. Grill lean protein, fruit and veggies. Some best on-the-grill bets include: fish, veggie, fat-free franks and grilled chicken breast. Then add condiments with these low-cal choices, such as ketchup, pickles, salsa, mustard and hot sauce. Foil packs and skewers are also good ways to secure smaller bits of lean protein and veggies. The best type of meat to consume is sustainably raised, ie: pasture-

raised, grass-fed beef and freerange. When the animals are raised in their natural environment (roaming in the pasture, feeding off the grass, exposed to the sun) they are often healthier. By consuming sustainably raised animals, you will also be avoiding the negative effects of excess hormones and an-

4. Find guilt-free frozen treats. Stick to fruit pops and fruit bars instead of parve ice cream treats. You get the cool refreshment without the extra fat. tibiotics. For fish, look for wild or organic farm-raised fish. Try to minimize tuna, which have a higher concentration of mercury, and focus on fish like cod or salmon, which are higher in healthy omega-3 fatty acids. 3. Slender Side Dishes -- Pair your choice of lean protein with crisp veggies and salad. Try corn on the

HEARTBURN Tips on preventing heartburn

call your doctor.

•Place 6- to 9-inch blocks under the legs at the head of your bed to raise it. •Try to eat at least 2 to 3 hours before lying down. If you take naps, try sleeping in a chair. •If you smoke, quit. •Lose weight if you're overweight. •Don't overeat. •Eat high-protein, low-fat meals. •Avoid tight clothes and tight belts. •Avoid foods and other things that give you heartburn.

Call your doctor if: •You have trouble swallowing or pain when swallowing. •You're vomiting blood. •Your stools are bloody or black. •You're short of breath. •You're dizzy or lightheaded. •You have pain going into your neck and shoulder. •You break out in a sweat when you have pain in your chest. •You have heartburn often (more than 3 times a week) for more than 2 weeks.

No. But sometimes pain in the chest may be mistaken for heartburn when it's really a sign of heart disease. If you have any of the symptoms in the box below,

5. Alter your cooking methods. The temperature at which you cook your meat and the way you eat it -- i.e., well-done, rare, medium-rare, etc. -- is also extremely important to focus on. You should avoid cooking your meat at a very high temperature over long periods of time. Studies have linked overcooking meats at high temperatures to a possible increased risk of cancer due to chemicals. According to Dr. Arthur Landau of Monsey

Family Medical Center, the more charred the meat the worse it is for you. Many carcinogens are added to the meat when it gets grilled,” he said. "Try to get rid of as many carcinogens as possible. Try cooking the meats medium-rare and removing any blackened or charred pieces.” You can cook the meat partially in the oven before putting it on the grill to cut down cooking time. Or use smaller pieces, which cook more quickly. Although it's fine to splurge on occasion, go out of your way to use these tips at your next summer cookout.

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cob, asparagus and onions, which are awesome when grilled -- and they'll fill you up. Also, remember to avoid mayo-laden side dishes, such as coleslaw, macaroni salad and potato salad. Even a relatively 2/3-cup serving of ordinary potato salad can have close to 20 grams of fat ... which makes eating it especially silly considering how many other delicious things there are to chew.

To discuss this and other healthcare issues with our providors, Dr. James Israel Dr. Arthur Landau, Dr. Debra Grohman, Brian Blitz, PA, or Elana Klein, PA, Please call the Medical Center 845.352.6800

A better barbecue

Some tips for reducing the formation of cancer-causing substances Ð HCAs and PAHs Ð on grilled foods.

Lean and clean • HCAs and PAHs are formed when fat is heated to high temperatures or when smoke is created by burning fat • Use only lean cuts of meat and trim excess fat; remove skin from poultry • Cook over low flame if using gas; wait until charcoal is glowing embers • Avoid flare-ups that burn food; scrape off any charred bits • Keep the grill clean; build-up on the grill produces HCAs, PAHs • Use marinades with olive oil or citrus juices, which curtail the formation of the chemicals Source: About.com, MSNBC, MCT Photo Service Graphic: Pat Carr

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Behavioral Health

Emotional or Behavioral Illness the harmful effects of Stigma and what we can do by Naomi Franklin, LMSW

A recent joke notes, “Half of America is on anti depressants…. and the other half ought to be!” While this may be an exaggeration, it does indicate the lessening of the stigma towards the illness of depression.

may be okay with taking medication, but avoid talk therapy. Research shows that talk therapy together with medication when necessary works better than either one alone when medication is called for.

We now know that behavioral health disorders are not due to personal weakness, and in fact have a biological basis. These illnesses can be treated like any other health condition with a number and variety of evidence based pharmacological and behavioral treatments. However, some people still feel there is a stigma that exists. This can have many harmful effects, such as:

Sadly, some stereotypes still persist. Many of our fears have been borne out of ignorance and need to be done away with. For instance, behavioral illness has no relationship with intelligence, and there have been people with a near genius I.Q. who have suffered mental disorders. A person suffering needs our understanding, not our fear or anger.

- People may try to pretend that nothing is wrong - Families may feel so much shame they won’t help a family member get necessary treatment. - People who would benefit from treatment refuse to seek it - Family members who may need support don’t get needed help - Rejection by family and friends - Inadequate health insurance coverage of behavioral disorders

- School or work problems

- Being subjected to violence or harassment.

- Increased feelings of hopelessness in the person suffering a behavioral disorder. It is important for all of us in the community to be aware that someone suffering from a behavioral health disorder can not “just snap out of it”, any more than a physically ill person could snap out of their diabetes. Medical and behavioral treatment can reduce or eliminate symptoms and improve functioning. Similarly, just as we all might know physical ailments like diabetes, colitis, etc, can flare out of control at times despite medical treatment, so too an emotional illness may sometimes be challenging to control. Many

Almost all people have the capability to be violent, and people with behavioral health issues do not have the corner on that market. Every human being deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. As important as it is for a person with an emotional disorder to get the proper treatment, it is equally important for family members to get support and overcome any shame they may feel. behavioral health illness, from mild to severe, is unfortunately common enough that most friends or neighbors may know or have known someone else who has suffered from this problem. The emotional energy it takes to keep the condition a secret is better spent ensuring that both the identified patient with the emotional disorder, and family members, gets the best treatment possible and emotional support respectively to help them deal with their stress from the situation. And just as someone with a physical ailment may need extended rehab or treatments, so too the family needs to be committed to investing the time and energy it takes to give various treatments a fair try, which can range from weeks to many months, or even years. It is so very difficult living with and /or caring for a family member with a disability or illness, and can be stressful. If you know someone battling a behavioral health disorder or who is living with a family member who is, do your part and extend your kind words and understanding to them to lighten their burden and lend them support and encourage them to get professional help if necessary!

PROJECT OHR Department of Behavioral Health ADULT PSYCHIATRY Seymour Kushnir, MD Allan Flaggman, MD CHILD PSYCHIATRY Zvi Weisstuch, MD SOCIAL WORK Individual, Couple Child & Family Therapy Malka Susswein, LCSW Gelly Asovski, LCSW Shoshana Weisz, LCSW Gila Zelinger, LCSW Chana Simmonds, LCSW Rabbi Aryeh Frankel, LMSW Sharon Kronenberg, LMSW Naomi Franklin, LMSW Avi Riber, LMSW Esther Rothbaum, LMSW Tziporah Spira, LMSW For a confidential consultation call

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id you know……Approximately 1 in 8 women are likely to develop depression at some point in their lives, with the greatest incidence in the childbearing years. 24% of women become depressed during or after pregnancy, and parents who are withdrawn or unresponsive can impact bonding and attachment. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has urged pediatricians to screen all new mothers for signs of postpartum depression. When a mother’s depression is treated successfully, her children show decreases in problem behaviors and symptoms. More than 400,000 infants are born to depressed mothers each year in the US, and children under age one are especially vulnerable to parents’ depression. If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, Project Ohr, Department of Behavioral health can help. Call PROJECT OHR at 845.352.6800 Ext. 6849

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HEALTH NEWS YOU CAN USE Two NYC adult lead poisoning cases associated with the use of certain imported medicines Rockland County Department of Health urges all residents not to use products known to contain lead. The Rockland County Department of Health announces that there were two recent New York City adult lead poisoning cases that have been associated with the use of Ayurvedic medicines manufactured and purchased in India. The products used by the two adults were: Pregnita, Vasant Kusumakar Ras with Gold & Pearl, and Mahashakti Rasayan. “Lead is poisonous and can cause serious health problems, especially for children and pregnant women. It is important for anyone using these products to stop using them and call their doctor or healthcare provider immediately to request a blood lead test,” said Dr. Joan Facelle, Rockland County Commissioner of Health. Ayurvedic medicine is a traditional system of healing arts that began in India. It involves using certain medicine products and remedies such as spices, herbs, vitamins, proteins, minerals, and heavy metals (for example, lead, mercury and arsenic). These metals can be dangerous to your health. These products are commonly sold on the Internet or in stores and are represented as “Indian” or “South Asian.” Do not use any products known to contain heavy metals such as lead, mercury and arsenic; keep these products away from children; and talk to your doctor or healthcare provider if you use Ayurvedic, herbal, traditional remedies or other alternative medicines. It can be difficult to tell the difference between safe and dangerous products. A product may contain high levels of one or more heavy metals even if they are not listed as ingredients on the label. For general information about how to prevent lead poisoning, contact the Department of Health at 845-364-3839.

The vast majority involve injectable medications used mostly – in emergency rooms, ICUs and cancer wards. Particular shortages can last for weeks or for many months, and there aren't always good alternatives. Nor is it just a U.S. problem, as other countries report some of the same supply disruptions. There are lots of causes, from recalls of contaminated vials, to trouble importing raw ingredients, to spikes in demand, to factories that temporarily shut down for quality upgrades. Some experts pointedly note that pricier brand-name drugs seldom are in short supply. The Food and Drug Administration agrees that the overarching problem is that fewer and fewer manufacturers produce these older, cheaper generic drugs, especially the harder-to-make injectable ones. So if one company has trouble – or decides to quit making a particular drug – there are few others able to ramp up their own production to fill the gap, says Valerie Jensen, who heads FDA's shortage office. The FDA has taken an unusual step, asking some foreign companies to tempo-

rarily ship to the U.S. their own versions of some scarce drugs that aren't normally sold here. That eased shortages of propofol, a key anesthesia drug, and the transplant drug thiotepa. "No patient's life should have to be at risk when there is a drug somewhere" that could be used, says Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., who introduced the bill.

Sixteen Dead After Killer Cucumbers Attack Europe Deadly E. coli bacteria linked to contaminated cucumbers is claiming lives in Europe, where today a 16th victim was reported dead, including the first person outside of Germany. Over a thousand other patients across Europe are also

The problem of scarce supplies or even completely unavailable medications isn't a new one but it's getting markedly worse. The number listed in short supply has tripled over the past five years, to a record 211 medications last year. While some of those have been resolved, another 89 drug shortages have occurred in the first three months of this year, according to the University of Utah's Drug Information Service. It tracks shortages for the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

Federal health officials estimate that nearly 48 million people are sickened by food contaminated with harmful germs each year, and some of the causes might surprise you. Although most people know animal products must be handled carefully to prevent illness, many don’t realize that produce can also be the culprit in outbreaks of foodborne illness. In recent years, the United States has had several large outbreaks of illness caused by contaminated fruits and vegetables—including spinach, tomatoes, and lettuce. Glenda Lewis, an expert on foodborne illness with the Food and Drug Administration, says fresh produce can become contaminated in many ways. During the growing phase, fruits and veggies may be contaminated by animals, harmful substances in the soil or water, and poor hygiene among workers. After produce is harvested, it passes through many hands, increasing the contamination risk. Contamination can even occur after the produce has been purchased, during food preparation, or through inadequate storage. FDA says to choose produce that isn’t bruised or damaged, and make sure that pre-cut items—such as bags of lettuce or watermelon slices—are either refrigerated or on ice both in the store and at home. In addition, follow these recommendations: • Wash your hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap before and after preparing fresh produce.

reeling from the outbreak, which is one of the largest to ever hit the continent. The bacteria, which causes hemorrhaging in the intestines, was found in organic cucumbers imported from Spain, packaged in Germany, and distributed to half a dozen other countries in Europe. The European Food Safety Alert Network said that the source has not yet been pinpointed, though diplomatic tensions between the European nations are arising because of the cucumbers (in a nutshell: everyone blames Spain), and some outside nations (like Russia) are banning some European vegetables entirely. While the deadly vegetables haven't turned up in New York yet, last month we were hit with a recall over salmonella concerns.

• Cut away any damaged or bruised areas before preparing or eating. • Gently rub produce while holding under plain running water. There’s no need to use soap or a produce wash. • Wash produce BEFORE you peel it, so dirt and bacteria aren’t transferred from the knife onto the fruit or vegetable. • Use a clean vegetable brush to scrub firm produce, such as melons and cucumbers. • Dry produce with a clean cloth or paper towel to further reduce bacteria that may be present. • Throw away the outermost leaves of a head of lettuce or cabbage. Lewis says consumers should store perishable produce in the refrigerator at 40 degrees or below.

Save a Life with HandsOnly CPR A recent overhaul of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) guidelines is making it easy for anyone — whether or not they are trained in CPR — to help out in an emergency. In 2010, the American Heart Association reversed decades-old advice by telling all rescuers to start chest compressions before clearing the victim's airways or starting rescue breathing. "If you see an adult or teenager collapse, first call 911," says Bradley Pulver, M.D., medical director of the Emergency Department at Ocean Medical Center. "Then start pushing hard and fast — 100 times per minute if possible — in the center of the person's chest with minimal interruptions. Push the chest down at least 2 inches for an adult and 1.5 inches for a child."

E. coli in Europe

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Researchers are unable to identify the source of a deadly E. coli outbreak that has killed 16 people. Countries reporting E. coli cases All but two cases are either people in Germany, or people who had recently traveled to northern Germany

Placing blame

As Drug Shortages Rise, Hospitals Hunt For Substitutes WASHINGTON — A growing shortage of medications for a host of illnesses – from cancer to cystic fibrosis to cardiac arrest – has hospitals scrambling for substitutes to avoid patient harm, and sometimes even delaying treatment.

7 Tips For C l e a n i n g Fruits and Vegetables to avoid more food contamination illnesses.

• Initially believed to be from Spanish cucumbers; further tests showed they did not cause outbreak • Officials still saying to avoid eating raw cucumbers, tomatoes or lettuce

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Europe’s reaction

Germany Told not to eat cucumbers, lettuces, raw tomatoes Russia Ban on all cucumber imports, tomatoes, fresh salad from Spain, Germany Czech Republic Some Spanish-grown cucumbers removed from sale France Some Spanish-grown cucumbers removed from sale Austria Ban on sale of cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplants imported from Germany Belgium Banned cucumber imports from Spain Netherlands Stopped cucumber shipments from Germany Denmark Testing cucumbers for contamination © 2011 MCT Source: BBC, World Health Organization, AP

Graphic: Melina Yingling

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SUMMERTIME ENERGY-SAVING TIPS These tips are designed to help you choose effective ways to reduce your energy bills. Some measures may not be relevant depending on climate, the age of your home and appliances, and past improvements made to your home.

Do your laundry efficiently by using the warm or cold water setting for washing your clothes. Always use cold water to rinse clothes. (Save: 4 percent)

The savings numbers are based on your total summer electric bill. Equipment mentioned must be electric powered for estimates to be accurate.

When you need to use the dryer, run full loads, use the moisture-sensing setting, and clean the clothes dryer lint trap after each use. (save: 0.5 percent)

FAST AND FREE The average home spends about $1,900 a year on energy costs. But you can lower your energy bills and help save the environment at the same time! Be a speedy chef Nothing is more energy efficient for cooking than your microwave. It uses two-thirds less energy than your stove.

Line dry clothes whenever you can. (Save up to 5 percent)

Conserve energy by running your dishwasher only when it is fully loaded, and turn off the dry cycle and air dry dishes instead. (save: 1 percent) Operating swimming pool filters and cleaning sweeps efficiently

Push a button to wash your dishes Surprise! Your dishwasher uses less water than washing dishes by hand. Then let dishes air-dry to save even more!

Reduce the operating time of your pool filter and automatic cleaning sweep to fourto five hours, and only during off-peak time. (Save: 1-2 percent per hour of reduction)

Fill up the fridge Having lots of food in your fridge keeps it from warming up too fast when the door is open. So your fridge doesn't have to work as hard to stay cool.

Eliminate wasted energy Turn off appliances, lights and equipment when not in use. (Save: 2%)

Cutting back unnecessary energy use is an easy way to reduce energy consumption while saving money. Here are some additional suggestions you can do at home, at absolutely no cost to you.

Unplug electronic devices and chargers when they aren't in use-most new electronics use electricity even when switched "off." Turn computers and printers off at the power strip. (Save: 1-2 percent)

Turn up your thermostat Set your thermostat to 78 degrees when you are home and 85 degrees or off when you are away. Using ceiling or room fans allows you to set the thermostat higher because the air movement will cool the room. Always take into account health considerations and be sure to drink plenty of fluids in warm weather. (Save: 1 - 3 percent per degree, for each degree the thermostat is set above 72 degrees)

Unplug or recycle that spare refrigerator in the garage if you don't really need it. This will save you up to $150 per year! (Save: 10-20 percent)

Make a quick trip to your local hardware store to purchase inexpensive energy-saving tools and equipment.

Use your appliances wisely To help prevent electricity outages, avoid running your appliances during peak hours, -- from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. -- or anytime an electricity emergency is declared.

Replace air conditioner filters Dirty filters restrict airflow and can cause the system to run longer, increasing energy use. Replace filters monthly for maximum benefit. (Save: 1-2 percent)

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REMOVING BUILT-UP HEAT Nothing feels better on a hot day than a cool breeze. Encouraging cool air to enter your house forces warm air out, keeping your house comfortably cool. However, this strategy only works when the inside temperature is higher than the outside temperature. Natural ventilation maintains indoor temperatures close to outdoor temperatures and helps remove heat from your home. But only ventilate during the coolest parts of the day or night, and seal off your house from the hot sun and air during the hottest parts of the day. The climate you live in determines the best ventilation strategy. In areas with cool nights and very hot days, let the night air in to cool your house. A well-insulated house will gain only 1° F (0.6°C) per hour if the outside temperature is 85° to 90°F (29° to 32°C). By the time the interior heats up, the outside air should be cooler and can be allowed indoors. Opening windows at the lowest and highest points in your house creates breezes. In climates with daytime breezes, open windows on the side from where the breeze is coming and on the opposite side of the house. Keep interior doors open to encourage wholehouse ventilation. If your location lacks consistent breezes, create them by opening windows at the lowest and highest points in your house. This natural “thermosiphoning,” or “chimney,” effect can be taken a step further by adding a clerestory or a vented skylight. In hot, humid climates where temperature swings between day and night are small, ventilate when humidity is not excessive. Ventilating your attic greatly reduces the amount of accumulated heat, which eventually works its way into the main part of your house. Ventilated attics are about 30°F (16°C) cooler than unventilated attics. Properly sized and placed louvers and roof vents help prevent moisture buildup and overheating in your attic.

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The People Factor Cannot Be Over-Valued Eliezer Vilinsky, M.A. Miryam Vilinsky, M.Ed. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES © 2011 All rights reserved. Permission to print granted to The Advocate Many times in our articles we have emphasized the value of people. We have written about how person-to-person education outranks online instruction. As well, face-to-face communication is more effective than indirect messaging. The influence and impact of a person’s face is second to none. Yes, communication benefits most from the people factor, but other things also do. Did you know that memory is stepped up when visual images of people are included? A team of MIT professors and graduate students just released the findings of their study that shows that the most memorable images are those that include people. According to these folks, if you scan a series of pictures, you will most likely remember the images that contain the face of a person or a person performing an action more than those that picture static objects or landscape scenery. The memory-triggering quality is people. What is it about people that makes the grade when it comes to enhancing memory? The MIT team did not pose this question. They focused strictly on the image properties, not on the reason for this phenomenon. People who are in the image production or advertising business have enough information to soup up their visual ads. Make sure ads have people in them. Educators need to know more.

Yes, we can also come away from this study with the understanding that we should include human images with the printed material we hand our students. Put a picture of a person alongside some text, and that should help students remember the text better. Not quite. The students may recognize the picture later on, but the textual material that went with it may not stick in their memory. How about if the image relates directly to the text? What if the image illustrates the text? Will it help then? We believe it will. When an image “becomes part of the text”, the content of text will be more deeply imprinted in the person’s memory. Okay, so we accept the reality that images enhance memory, but what is so special about the people factor and its images that make them so effective? The people factor is almost magical. People attract people’s attention, and people react to other people almost automatically. People-to-people relationships are the most compelling of all. An image of a person attracts not only the eye and our visual memory, as proven by the research we cited, but images of people attract the interest of our thinking minds and hearts. What does this mean? When we view a picture, our minds go about interpreting it. A static object or glimpse of landscape are “done”, so to say. What you see is what there is. Very little interpretation is required. Figures of people, on the other hand, are dynamic; even in their still form, they “talk” and “act”. The picture of a person invites our minds and hearts to interpret what we see. We immediately go about imagining an interpretation of who the person is, what he is doing in the picture, where he comes from, and what he may do next.

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Our mind’s thoughts and our heart’s feelings begin to process that information almost instantaneously. And the rule of thumb is: the more mind processing, the better the memory. And that’s not all. For pictures of people and their actions, there is more than just increased processing quantity. The quality of how we process is much more far-reaching that what our minds do for non-people images. Innately, our minds and hearts attempt to connect with those whom we see in the picture.

People-topeople relationships are the most motivating of all. Our natural tendency to read people as we meet them and to connect with them helps to print their image along with their actions and words in our memories. What we observe people doing or what we hear them saying attach to the mental interpretation that we formulate and internalize. Without realizing it, we reach out to people in pictures, striving to connect with their thinking and feelings. We relate the real-life aspects of those who are pictured. For most people, the visual quality comes first and strongest, and it is accompanied by supportive stimuli such as movement, speech, or what we imagine about the person we meet in terms of their thinking and feeling. The imagination quality is very helpful when it comes to learning and memorizing. We often encourage children to

visualize what they are reading or trying to memorize. Paint a picture in your mind, but make sure to include people in the picture. Visualize a person performing the action under discussion. If you want to remember that the Brooklyn Bridge was completed in 1883, picture its designer, John Roebling, in your mind, hanging a sign on the bridge at its ribbon-cutting ceremony. This imagje will go much further than memorizing the completion date alone. When later recalling an image, the recalled image triggers recall of the information that accompanied it. On a broader scale we can appreciate the human factor as it supports all learning. Face-to-face learning is unbeatable. The presence of a person, even in memory, supports learning. For example, some people believe that the best place to study for a test is in the classroom seat where the material was originally learned. Reenactment is the driving force behind this strategy. The student mentally visualizes the teacher and peers present while studying and associates the material with those people. Although indirectly, the face association is the supporting factor. Our goal is to give as many learning tools as possible to the children with whom we learn. The people factor, in person and in image, is most powerful. Putting a human face on the lessons that we teach children deepens and enriches learning. Children internalize and remember those lessons better, which makes this part of “helping children to help themselves.” Eliezer and Miryam Vilinsky are educational consultants in private practice. They conduct teachertraining seminars and consult with schools and families locally, nationally, and internationally. They can be reached at Educational Support Services at 426-3673 and at www.TReaching.com. The weekly edition of Educational Insights is available

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