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CARLUCCI'S NEWLY DRAWN SENATE DISTRICT 38 A. Moeller

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Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Orange) joined with Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski (D-Rockland),

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Rabbi Yaakov Akiva Mashinsky, Zt’l who was a talmid chachom and rebbe at Yeshivas Ohr Somach in Monsey was niftar this past Monday. He was a Klausenburger chussid, who had a great relationship with his talmidim. Normally hespedim are not given in the month of Nissan, but he an exception is made in the case of a talmud chachom. He was a remarkable lam-

dun who had gone through shas four times. He was heavily involved in chessed. After his mother was niftar he found himself taking up much of the funding for Kupat Ezra, an organization that his father started in Monsey. The kevurah was in Kiryat Sanz in Netanya next to his rebba and his father. Yehi Zichro baruch

Governor Cuomo has signed the bill that will move Ossining into the newly drawn Senate District 38, that of Sen. Carlucci. Carlucci's told the Advocate from the beginning, “No matter what the final proposed senate redistricting lines will look like, I will remain committed to working tirelessly for my constituents and the people of Rockland and Orange Counties.” Officials in Ossining have been concerned about having to travel to Rockland County to meet face-to-face with Sen. Carlucci. Carlucci issued the following statement regarding the matter; "I would like the residents of Os-

sining to know that I will have a full-time presence in their community, and they will have complete and unfettered access to my office. They will receive the same excellent constituent service that I have been able to provide the residents of Rockland and Orange Counties," said Senator Carlucci. The 38th Senate District encompasses all of Rockland County and parts of Orange County, and now Ossining. Democrats maintain a sizeable and growing voter enrollment advantage in the district. Results have been mixed for Democratic candidates at the top of the ticket, and a Republican has represented the district for over thirty years.

SPRING IS HERE, WHAT YOU CAN DO TO AVOID LYME DISEASE HEALTH NEWS SPONSORED BY MONSEY FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER When temperatures are 40° F or above, we would like to remind residents that it’s time to take safety measures to protect yourself from Lyme disease. It is important for anyone who works, plays or spends time in outdoor activities to use the following measures to be “tick free” and reduce your chances of getting Lyme disease. Lyme disease is carried by deer ticks. These ticks can spread the disease to animals and humans through tick bites. These ticks are typically about the size of a sesame seed. Lyme disease is very common in rural and suburban areas like those in Rockland County in the northeastern states. Lyme disease is also found in other parts of the United States, as well as in Europe, Asia and Australia. Dr. Gershon Gluck, a pediatrician on staff at the Monsey Family Medical Center said that a sure sign of Lyme disease is a rash,

which may appear 3 to 30 days after the tick bite. “ This rash usually starts at the site of the tick bite. It may begin as a small red spot and grow larger,” remarked Dr. Gluck. Some people with Lyme disease have many red spots. The rash may be tender or feel warm to the touch. Other symptoms of Lyme disease in its early stage include: Fever, Chills, Headache, Fatigue, Joint and muscle aches. If Lyme disease isn't treated, it can spread to other parts of the body. cont. Page 10, HEALTH NEWS section

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Everyone should be paying attention to the redrawing of county legislative district lines for areas inside and outside of Ramapo. There are groups across Rockland working hard to make their voices and demands heard with requests to be placed in a certain legislative district, or have districts created in a certain way. This is an important issue that will determine the funding that different communities receive, among other things, and everyone should be involved in it. We should all be aware that there are different groups that have been working on redistricting issues in order to arrange things so that they get more representation in the legislature. We should all be fighting for a bigger voice by urging legislators not to

combine our areas with areas from other towns or communities, so that we can have legislators who speak for us with a united voice, and not with other interests whispering in their ears against us. The legislators should be commended for their work in creating the new districts. This was a highly controversial and divisive issue, but one that was made so by groups of people who continue to fight whoever sits in public office and whoever is in power. There are some groups of people that will always fight against those that are not like that and that is a sad statement about the world we live in. However, it should reinforce the belief that we must take matters into our own hands as well and speak up.

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SPRING VALLEY TO GET A FOUR PERCENT TAX INCREASE A. Tendler

Village of Spring Valley officials postponed a vote Tuesday night on a 2012-13 budget proposal. Included in the proposal was a four percent tax increase. Pay raises for the mayor and village trustees was also up for vote. Mayor Noramie Jasmin said that since one of the four trustees was absent from the meeting, it was decided the board would reconvene to vote when everyone was in attendance, at the next meeting, which will take place on April 10th, or sooner. The $27.89 million proposal would increase spending by 3.9 percent, or about $1 million, from this year’s budget. “I want every single person to be included,” Jasmin had said, of the trustees. Delaying the budget vote, she said, will allow time for further review and improvements, “so we can vote on it with a clear

conscience.” The new proposal would increase the mayor’s salary by about $6,300, and gives each of the four trustees a raise of $5,000. Jasmin makes $118,700. The Trustees each make $20,000. The anticipated tax rate is about $231 per $1,000 of assessed property, up from $222 per $1,000 in the current budget. Increases in contracts with the police union and spending on Fire Department supplies and equipment are also included. The village recently hired two fulltime police officers and has budgeted to hire another two full-time officers next year, Jasmin said. The new hires will replace two retiring sergeants. The vote will take place as soon as possible.

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LEGISLATURE APPROVES WOLFE’S RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A STATE LAW The Rockland County Legislature approved a resolution sponsored by Legislator Alden H. Wolfe in support of the passage of New York State Assembly bill A.6097, a proposal to amend the state’s Public Health Law to prohibit smoking in or on the grounds of any public housing accommodation. Rockland’s State Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee co-sponsored the bill which is scheduled to go before the state’s Committee on Housing. If enacted, 50% of all public housing buildings in the state would be immediately classified as smoke-free and the remaining units would be reclassified as smoke-free as current tenants vacate. All public housing would be classified smoke-free by January 1, 2016.

“The facts are clear,” said Legislator Wolfe, “second-hand tobacco smoke is a serious danger. There are a myriad of health issues that can affect a non-smoker – asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, ear and respiratory infections. Second-hand smoke seeps through walls and endangers the health of residents in other units. Children are especially vulnerable to exposure. All of our residents, particularly those with limited means, deserve to live in a healthy environment.” Wolfe, who is the Vice Chairman of the Legislature and Chairman of the Environmental Committee, authored alocal law that took effect in January of this year that requires owners of multiple dwelling rental properties in Rockland to develop and disclose a smoking policy for their properties that details where and when smoking is permitted. “Kudos to Assemblywoman Jaffee and her co-sponsors for developingm this proposal,” said Wolfe.

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Legally Speaking Ryan Scott Karben, Esq.

PESACH CLEANING IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER, REVIEW AND CATALOGUE YOUR LEGAL DOCUMENTS. Your home is filled with legal documents, whether its a lease, banking agreement or a Last Will and Testament. Make sure all of your legal documents is are stored safely and securely, with back-up copies stored with a relative or in a safe deposit box. Should you lose your documents, you will be at a serious disadvantage in any dispute.

the time to memorialize the terms and repayment conditions of the debt. If you have satisfied a financial obligation, or completed performing services for an individual or company, get written confirmation that you are released from further repayment or work. A small amount of time and money expended today will save you a pile of money and heartache later.

On the flip side, it is also a good time to discard documents you no longer need. Consult with a tax professional about the secure disposal of old tax return backup documents. Destroy outdated or confusing copies of testamentary documents that have been revised.

If you own your own business, particularly if you are self-employed, make sure you have adequate back-up records and instructions in case you are incapacitated for any reason. Sit with your lawyer and give some thought to succession planning and handling of your affairs during any absence. Execute written powers of attorney to be held in escrow in case you are unable to fulfill your legal obligations.

Spring is also a good time to get to work on many matters with legal consequences that you may have postponed during the winter months. I can't even count how many conversations with clients in business disputes begin with "we had an agreement, but we never wrote it down." If you have business partners, retain a competent attorney to put your business arrangements on paper. If you have loaned money to relative, take

Thoughtful planning, sound legal advice and prudent document management are critical ingredients to sustained prosperity and effective business function. Invest your time and resources now in order to preserve your legal and financial health in the future.

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NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS UPDATES

ADDITIONAL $7 MILLION FOR NY REP. GILLIBRAND CALLS FOR MORE ANTI- YESHIVAS FROM MANDATED SERVICES TERROR FUNDS AFTER FRANCE SHOOTING Assemblyman Dov Hikind (DSen. Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for more anti-terror funding for religious and community institutions in the wake of a fatal rampage in France. Gillibrand urged Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee leaders to spend at least $19 million, up from $10 million, for the Urban Area Security Initiative program. Gillibrand says that New York City remains a top terror target and notes that city police went on alert last week after the French attacks. French police say a 23-year-old gunman went on a weeklong motorcycle shooting rampage that killed three French paratroopers, three Jewish schoolchildren and a rabbi. The gunman was killed after a more than 30-hour standoff with police at his apartment building.

Brooklyn) was delighted to unveil a $7 million budgetary distribution to yeshivas and other parochial schools in the 2012-13 NY State budget for mandated services. C.A.P. (the Comprehensive Attendance Policy), part of mandated services, requires schools to take attendance at the beginning of every period. But since the program’s inception in 2006, yeshivas have been denied their equitable share of funds earmarked for all schools. The Assemblyman also recognized the tremendous efforts of Rabbi Shmuel Lefkowitz and Rabbi Shiya Ostreicher of Agudath Israel of America, Sam Sutton and TEACH NYS (The Educational Alliance for Children in New York State, the New York State Catholic Conference and the Orthodox Union for their hard work in getting the State Assembly and Senate to recognize the importance of this allocation.

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Out of work

New claims for unemployment insurance fell again last week to a new four-year low as the economy continues to rally. Continuing to claim unemployment insurance

Initial claim

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A new McClatchy-Marist poll asks: What should the U.S. Supreme Court do with the 2010 health care law when it hears arguments? All adults Democrats Republicans Independents • Let law stand

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Dr. Genady Benyaminov & Mr. Ismet Shala, Hygenist at the Dept. of Dentistry have extended their hours to accommodate Bochorim home for bein Hazmanim. To schedule your hygenist appointment before YomTov, call 845-352-6800 ext. 6840 as soon as possible.

Tuesday April 3rd

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REBBITZEN SHOSHANA MENDLOWITZ A"H Rebbitzen Shoshana Mendlowitz wife of Reb Shmuel Mendlowitz Rosh Yeshiva of Mesivta Bais Shraga, passd away Wednesday morning at age 81 in Monsey, NY.

boys who dated girls from Bais Yaakov of Monsey were advised not to discuss Tanach on their dates in order to save themselves potential embarrassment.

Rebbetzin Mendlowitz was daughter in law of one of the most prominent rabbonim in America, R’ Shraga Feivel Mendlowitz, whose mission was to perpetuate Torah in America. R’ Mendlowitz was instrumental in the founding of Yeshiva Torah Vodaath, Mesivta Chaim Berlin, Telshe Cleveland, Beis Medrash Govoha , Beis Medrash Elyon and Camp Mesivta.

Both Bais Shraga and Bais Yaakov of Monsey became the pillars of the Monsey community which today continues to flourish and as is the home to tens of thousands of Jews.

The Mendlowitz family, who moved to Rockland County in 1950, were among the pillars of the Monsey community, having been among the first Jewish families to settle in the area, which at the time had no yeshivos and only one kollel. Rebbetzin Mendlowitz became a beloved and renowned teacher in the newly created Bais Yaakov of Monsey and was a major part of creating a school that is known as one of the foremost Bais Yaakovs in America. A teacher of both Tanach and Dikduk, her talmidos were so well educated that

Known for her staunch emunah and bitachon, Rebbetzin Mendlowitz was known for her positive outlook on life, her warmth and her ability to give sage advice to the, countless people who considered her both a close confidante and a respected friend. Despite difficult financial circumstances, Rebbetzin Mendlowitz was known to give tzedaka to every person who asked for financial assistance saying “Everything counts. Every effort. Every word.” With her expertise in Dikduk, Rebbetzin Mendlowitz also served as the Dikduk editor for Artscroll’s Ramban Al Haotrah and was respected as an authority on the subject. The kevura will take place on Har Hamenuchos.

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Severe Danger to Children Lurks in Pesach Cleaning with St Moritz spray Following a horrific incident ple to use extra caution while earlier this week where a young using the extremely hazardous child from Kiryas Yoel was secleaning chemical, St. Moritz Two burned years after the federal health care overhaul law has divided the cleaning nation politically, verely bybeing the enacted, St Moritz and other chemicals. pitting supporters — who champion near-universal health care coverage — against detractors who spray, at least one Lakewood The chemical says Hatzolah, has say the law amounts to government overreaching. The controversy enters what is potentially a decisive chapter when the Supreme Court hears arguments from bothbeen sides.the cause of many serious grocery has already removed the spray from their shelves. The burns to children and adults durRoad to athe store hung up sign court on the shelf ing the Pesach season. March 23, 2010once lay, saying where the sprays Hatzolah members say that signing, 13 states led by Florida sue, claiming thatchilPresident Barack Obama signs the Patient theyProtection removed spray Care at the a part of the law dren mandating that all Americans buy on andthe Affordable Act into law after who got their hands the Constitution; states, which months political debate; legislation request ofofHatzolah and for the creates new insurance violates the chemical, weretherushed to are later joined by 13 others, also claim law rules for the way employers, insurers and states safety of their customers. Lake- after the coerces them to the expand the Medicare program administer health care; immediately Hospital in severe pain and wood Hatzolah says they hope with long-lasting burns after Jan. 31, 2011 other groceries will follow and States filing the lawsuits in response Florida federal district judge rules chemical got on their skin or to the Affordable Care Act in favor of dangerous the states and says that remove the spray. eyes. because the mandate to buy insurance the With Pesachis unconstitutional, cleaning in high Other alternatives to the spray entire law must be declared void; gear, Hatzolah is reminding peoObama administration appeals are available.

Health care showdown

Aug. 12, 2011 Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rules 2-1 that the insurance mandate is unconstitutional but refuses to Two years after strike down thebeing rest ofenacted, the law the federal health care overhaul law has divided the nation politically, pitting supporters — who champion near-universal health care coverage — against detractors who Sept. 28, 2011 say the law amounts to government overreaching. The controversy enters what is potentially a Both sides file appeals to the decisive chapter when the Supreme Court hears arguments from both sides. Supreme Court

Health care showdown Nov. 14, 2011 Road to the court Supreme Court announces it will

March 23,case, 2010setting up an hear the NOTE: Virginia has filed its own lawsuit against the federal government expectedBarack ruling by the end of June signing, 13 statessuit led by Florida President Obama signs the Patient and is not part of the multistate headed by Floridasue, claiming that a part of the law mandating that all Americans buy Protection and Affordable Care Act into law after insurance violates the Constitution; states, which months of political debate; legislation creates new are later joined by 13 others, also claim the law rules for the way employers, insurers and states Justices expected to uphold the law to votethe to strike down the law coercesExpected them to expand Medicare program administer health care; immediately after the

The court

Jan. 31, 2011 Florida federal district judge rules in favor of the states and says that because the mandate to buy insurance is unconstitutional, the entire law must be declared void; Stephen G. Ruth Bader Sonia Obama administration appeals Breyer Ginsburg Sotomayor Aug. 12, 2011 Atlanta-based On the fence11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rules 2-1 that the insurance mandate is unconstitutional but refuses to strike down the rest of the law

States filing lawsuits in response to the Affordable Care Act

Elena Kagan

Sept. 28, 2011 Both sides file appeals to the Supreme Court Anthony M. John G. Antonin Nov. 14, 2011 Roberts Jr. Kennedy Scalia Supreme Court announces it will hear the case, setting up an expected ruling by the end of June

The hearings

The Is itcourt too soon to decide?

Justices expected to uphold the law 90 minutes Late in the legal battle, some judges said the courts should put off a decision until after 2014, when the first American pays a ÒpenaltyÓ on his tax return for a failure to have basic health insurance; a 19th century law known as the Anti-Injunction Act says judges should not rule Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Sonia Sotomayor

Clarence Thomas

NOTE: Virginia has filed its own lawsuit against the federal government and is not part of the multistate suit headed by Florida

March 26

Stephen G. March 27 Breyer

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Elena Kagan

OnCan the Congress fence require all Americans to have Two hours ObamaÕs lawyers say the Constitution gives Congress the power to regulate commerce in the public interest; and the only way to guarantee that health insurance was available to all Ñ even those who are sick Ñ was to requireM. that John everyone insurance, they Anthony G. haveAntonin Kennedy Roberts Jr. Scalia

Expected to vote to strike down the law on a tax law until it has gone into effect; both the Obama administration and the challengers say the Affordable Care Act is not a tax law, and the court should rule now; the justices, however, will debate the issue Samuel A. Alito Jr.

Clarence Thomas

health insurance? said; this also prevents Òfree ridersÓ from sticking hospitals and others with their unpaid medical bills; lawyers for the 26 states and the National Federation of Independent Business say Congress cannot require everyone to buy a product

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The hearings Morning: If the mandate is unconstitutional, March 26 what happens to the rest of the law? Is90 it minutes too soon to decide?

90 If minutes the justices do surgery on a law, they have to decide which parts aresome ÒseverableÓ which Late in the legal battle, judgesand said the are not; White House most of2014, the courts should put off a lawyers decisionsay until after law should be retained, pays even a if ÒpenaltyÓ the mandate is when the first American on his struck down; agreed, however, that the tax return for athey failure to have basic health rule requiring insurers to provide coverage insurance; a 19th century law known as the without regardAct to pre-existing should Anti-Injunction says judgesconditions should not rule be repealed; challengers say the entire law should27 be struck down if the mandate falls March

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LYME DISEASE CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE The symptoms of late-stage Lyme disease

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HEALTH NEWS YOU CAN USE CHOCOLATE'S LATEST HEALTH CLAIM IS AN ASSOCIATION WITH LOWER BODY FAT. Past studies suggest it reduces blood pressure and cholesterol. Researchers asked about 1,000 adults in Southern California how many times a week they ate chocolate along with questions about other types of food and beverages. Body mass index, which is a measure of body fat, was also calculated as part of the study, which was funded by the National Institutes of Health. The participants who ate chocolate more often didn't consume fewer calories overall, or exercise more, than their non-chocoholic counterparts.

AN APPLE A DAY REALLY CAN HELP KEEP THE DOCTOR AWAY. In a study of 160 women who ate either dried apples or prunes daily for one year, the women who ate apples saw their low-density lipoprotein cholesterol – the “bad” kind known as LDL – drop by 23% after six months. At the same time, their “good” high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, or HDL, rose about 4% over the course of the study. Women in the dried apple group ate 2/3 cup of the fruit each day. Though the apple slices added 240 calories to their daily diet, these women wound up losing weight – 3.3 pounds, on average. These women also saw their levels of C-reactive protein (a

measure of potentially dangerous inflammation) and lipid hydroperoxide (which can signal higher risk for cardiovascular problems) fall.

THE KIDNEY SPIRAL With health problems, one thing can lead to another. Kidney disease is a case in point. Diabetes can lead to kidney disease, and this in turn to heart disease. `The primary causes are diabetes and high blood pressure. And all too often, these two conditions occur together, particularly as people age.’’ High blood sugar and high blood pressure damage the kidneys. So people can reduce their risk of kidney disease – or help manage kidney disease if they have it – by keeping blood sugar and blood pressure under control. Healthy eating, physical activity and regular checkups can help with that. Healthy Living

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DOES YOUR CHILD WORRY? By: Naomi Franklin, LMSW Some children seem to worry more than others. What would be considered normal fears and what would fall under the category of ‘anxiety’? Toddlers, for example, will often be terrified of vacuum cleaners and other loud machines. Many children also may fear the dark as their imaginations begin to develop after toddlerhood. What, however, is ‘anxiety’ and how does that differ from real fear? A real fear is the feeling one gets when dealing with a threatening situation that is happening or has a fairly large probability of occurring. For example, if a child runs into a busy street or gets into a car with a stranger, there is real danger of harm. Likewise if we were living in certain parts of Libya or Japan right now, there could be real dangers that may cause us harm. However, if we let our imaginations run wild over some harm that could happen -even if the probability of it occurring is extremely small [like the probability of a plane crashing into our building when we live very far from an airport]-and we begin to feel the physical sensations that characterize real fear…that is anxiety. Anxiety is being victim to all the “what if” negative scenarios that may be imagined. Anxiety may produce all the physical sensations associated with the ‘flight or fight’ response hard-wired into people to help them and their bodies deal with real physical threats. The adrenaline and

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crying or tantrums, often with you and maybe other family members suffering. Play therapy can be extremely helpful for the anxious child to learn new ways to think about their fears and deal with them. Using the latest cognitive-behavioral techniques geared for children, a therapist is often able to help a child learn how to cope and vanquish their fears. A therapist can also work with the parents so the parents can continue to support a child’s new ‘tools’ at home during the week. Parents can learn new ways of reacting to their child’s expressed feelings that can decrease the intensity of their child’s emotions. At times a child may need to be referred for more help to address this problem, such as to a child psychiatrist, neurologist, speech therapist, or other professional for further evaluation. Often, therapy alone can effect satisfactory change. This process can relieve your child of debilitating anxiety and give them the opportunity to enjoy their childhood and get them back on track to reaching their full potential. For more information or a confidential consultation on this or other behavioral issues please call Project Ohr Department of Behavioral health at 845-352-6800 x 6849.

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Senator Carlucci Hosts Job Fair with Rockland Community College Tuesday, April 3rd Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Orange) today announced that he has joined with Rockland Community College to host a job fair in April, the largest of its kind to date in the Hudson Valley. The partnership was forged in an effort to bring businesses and job seekers together under one roof to immediately boost job creation.

“Hosting a job fair is one of the surest ways we can immediately jumpstart job creation and expand our local economy right here in Rockland County,” said Senator Carlucci. “Too many good people looking for employment right now just need to get their foot in the door. This event will provide a real opportunity for Rockland and Orange County residents to do just that.”

The event is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, April 3rd, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Eugene Levy Fieldhouse, located at 145 College Road in Suffern.

Resource tables will also be on display to assist event attendees, which include representatives from the Rockland County Department of Social Services, ACCESVR/NYSED, and Rockland County Personnel Department.

Residents are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resume. Business dress attire is recommended, but not required.

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Would you give a thief direct access to your checking account? No? Unfortunately, you may be doing just that by regularly using your debit card. Debit cards may look identical to credit cards, but there's one key difference. With credit cards, users who spot fraudulent charges on their bill can simply decline the charges and not pay the bill. On the other hand, debit cards draw money directly from your checking account, rather than from an intermediary such as a credit card company. Because of that, even clear-cut cases of fraud where victims are protected from liability by consumer protection laws can cause significant hardship, says Frank Abagnale, a secure-document consultant in Washington, D.C. He cites the example of the The TJX Companies Inc.'s T.J. Maxx data breach that exposed the payment information of thousands of customers in 2007. The incident resulted in $150 million in fraud losses, and much of it was pulled directly from customers' bank accounts. While credit card users got their accounts straightened out and new cards in the mail within a few days, the case created major problems for debit card holders who waited an average of two to three months to get reimbursed, Abagnale says. The idea that outdoor ATMs are among the most dangerous places to use a debit card seems a little bit absurd. But some ATMs present a perfect opportunity for thieves to skim users' debit cards, says Chris McGoey, a security consultant based in Los Angeles. Skimming is the practice of capturing a bank customer's card information by running it through a machine that reads the card's magnetic strip. Those machines are often placed over the real card slots at ATMs and other card terminals. "Any transaction you do outdoors at an open ATM is going to be higher risk exposure," McGoey says. "If the public has access to it, then someone has the ability to add skimming devices to it, position cameras on it and position themselves in a way where they could surveil it." He says you're better off using an ATM inside a retail outlet or other high-trafficked, well-lit place.

Julie McNelley, senior analyst for Aite Group LLC, a Boston-based financial services research firm, says even the card terminals that card users must swipe to get into ATM vestibules are being used as a skimming site by criminals. You can spot ATM skimmers by checking for ATM components that look beat-up or askew, she says. Gas stations are another danger zone for debit card use. "You go to a gas station and you stick your debit card in there, and you swipe it through a machine," Abagnale says. "I'm sitting across the street with a laptop and an antenna. I put a skimmer in there, and I'm picking up all the information. Before you even get home, I've debited your account." Gas station payment terminals have many of the characteristics card fraudsters love, McNelley says. "In a gas station where you do have a whole bunch of pay-at-thepump kinds of things and minimal supervision, it's pretty easy for a bad guy to put a skimming device on and put a little pinpoint camera there and compromise debit cards that way," McNelley says. Thieves often use small cameras to capture footage of debit card users entering their PINs so they can have free access to their money. She says even if the thief doesn't manage to get your debit card personal identification number, or PIN, from such a device, he still may be able to duplicate the card's magnetic strip and use it for "sign and swipe" Visa or MasterCard transactions. With the high potential for fraud in pay-at-the-pump debit transactions, it might make sense to use an alternative such as cash or credit cards the next time you fill up.

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CONGRESSMAN ELIOT ENGEL REP. ENGEL INTRODUCES BILL PROTECTING CELL PHONE USERS

Congressman Eliot Engel (D-NY-17) introduced legislation to protect cell phone users whose cell phones have been stolen. The Cell Phone Theft Protection Act amends the Communications Act to require wireless commercial services to cut off service to the stolen phone. “It makes no sense to reward the thief by continuing service on a stolen cell phone. It’s simple common sense to say the victim of a crime isn’t responsible for service they are no longer receiving. If service is cut off on a stolen phone, it just becomes a useless brick. The motivation to threaten, or commit violence, in order to steal a phone goes away. By cutting off service, wireless companies will do wonders for public safety, and I am confident they will support this legislation,” said Rep. Engel, a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The proposed legislation has widespread support among our national police chiefs. Nearly 70 police chiefs sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission urging similar action to the Cell Phone Theft Prevention Act. These cities include New York, Washington D.C., Buffalo, and New York’s Nassau and Suffolk Counties. “Police say tens of thousands of smartphones are stolen each year. If we can substantially reduce, or prevent, these crimes with this bill, then this legislation is worthwhile. I urge my colleagues to sign on to the Cell Phone Theft Prevention Act. I encourage all Congress

members to co-sponsor and pass the bill before the full House, so we can properly address the issue of cell phone crime,” said Rep. Engel. “We appreciate Congressman Engel for recognizing the importance of this issue,” said Metropolitan Police Department Chief of Police Cathy L. Lanier. “Crimes associated with these devices are becoming increasingly more violent and this matter needs to be addressed.” The Cell Phone Theft Protection Act would do the following: Create a national “negative file” or “blacklist” to be maintained by the wireless industry to record the individual ID number of a stolen device. Companies would then cross-reference the files with the other carriers to ensure that no device reported stolen could get service from another provider. Require wireless carriers to develop technology allowing the customer to remotely delete their data should the device be stolen. Require all devices manufactured in the U.S., or imported to the U.S., to have unique ID numbers. Most phones already do, but it is important to ensure that any duplicate ID numbers do not exist. Require customers victimized by theft to provide a police report with their claim. Provide the time for companies to enact the provisions of the bill so the system will be strong and functioning in a manner which does not disrupt the service to the consumer, or create any unforeseen technical issues. Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) are already signed on as original co-sponsors of the bill.

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HOW TO PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR THE SPRING

Spring is right around the corner, and for most home owners it’s an exciting time to get your home ready. In the winter time, many portions of your home are neglected or aren’t used as often because of home owners staying inside their homes. From the interiors of your home to the exterior, getting your home ready for spring will ensure you’ll be ready to enjoy the warmer weather once it hits. Space out your maintenance tips and by time spring is here, you will be able to enjoy the season!

• Start on your exterior: The outside of your home has taken more wear and tear from the harsh winter, than the interior so start here. Walk around your home and examine caulking around windows and doors, as well as open windows and doors and look at weather stripping. Replace old or cracking caulk and replace weather stripping. Inspect the roof for broken or missing shingles, or tiles, and clean out gutters and downspouts at the same time. • Landscaping tips: While it may not be time for you to start planting flowers and watering your lawn, it isn’t too early to ensure you will have ready your garden hoses, walkways, and adjacent areas to your landscaping. Replace cracked or old garden hoses, and rake away leaves, tree limbs and debris from sidewalks, plant beds and surrounding areas. If you no longer have snow in your area, now is a good time to start planning out your spring landscaping ideas and lawn care maintenance regimen. Pressure wash concrete and paver areas that have become dirty and power wash vinyl siding, brick walls and vertical surfaces on your home if need be. • Check your interior systems: The fall and spring are the two most important times to review your home’s major HVAC – heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems. Right before the harsh climatic changes are going to occur. Ensure air filters have been replaced or cleaned and stock up on new air filters if you use disposable one. Check your air conditioner before the summer to ensure it is in good working order. If you need to have a service person look at it now, it will be a lot less expensive than 3 months from now. • Interior spring cleaning: By now your windows – inside and out could use a cleaning. You will be surprised how much you can see out your windows, once they are cleaned.

Clean off ceiling fans, and clean out fireplaces from use over the winter. Test your emergency systems in your home: home alarm, smoke fire alarm, fire extinguisher, and carbon monoxide alarms to ensure they are working properly. Most home owners forget to test these regularly; fall and spring maintenance time is a perfect opportunity to ensure they’re in good working order. PREPARE YOUR AIR CONDITIONER FOR SPRING

During the summer time, air conditioning is a must. And despite the advent of central air conditioning, there are still a number of classic air conditioner units used to keep the summer heat at bay. For classic air conditioner owners, keeping the unit running in good order is a priority. Seasonal cleaning is a must for classic units. Filters need to be removed and replaced each season to prevent damage as filters work with microscopic particles and air, things invisible to the naked eye, so just because a filter appears clean, does not mean that it is. Once the air filter has been replaced, the exterior of the airconditioner needs to be cleaned thoroughly. Using a clean, damp rag, wipe down the outer part of the frame being careful to remove debris from out of crevices; repeat with the inside, taking care to clean vents. This part of the process is necessary to prevent any further accumulated, old debris from re-entering the air conditioner and flowing back in to the home; essential for better air quality from a classic airconditioning unit. The final step is to clean the back of the unit that extends to the outside. Again, using a clean, damp rag, wipe down the exterior removing all caked on debris. It is also important to regard outside foliage that has accumulated around the air conditioning unit; including low lying weeds and other relevant foliage that can clog up a air conditioning unit and prevent adequate air flow. Keeping a well running air conditioning unit is manageable if properly prepared for the next season of use. Central air may have its merits, but for those that prefer an old fashioned, classic air conditioner, keeping it clean will ensure efficient running with the demands of summer heat.

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JOB GROWTH EXPECTED FROM CHEAP NATURAL GAS The nation's fast-growing supply of cheap natural gas is setting off a manufacturing revival that's expected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs as companies build or expand plants to take advantage of the low prices. Royal Dutch Shell announced this month that it chose a site near Pittsburgh for a facility to convert ethane from locally produced natural gas into ethylene and polyethylene. They're used to make plastics that go into packaging, pipes and other products. The planned ethane cracker would employ a few hundred workers. It's among nearly 30 chemical plants proposed in the U.S. in the next five years, according to the American Chemistry Council. The projects would expand U.S. petrochemical capacity by 27% and employ 200,000 workers at the factories and related suppliers, says Council President Cal Dooley, a major turnaround. As U.S. natural gas prices soared in the late 1990s, chemical makers moved overseas, laying off 140,000 employees, Dooley says. But the U.S. has seen a natural gas boom in recent years, with producers using new drilling techniques to extract fuel from shale formations in Texas, Pennsylvania and other regions. U.S. natural gas prices, at

slightly more than $2 per million British thermal units, are about 75% below Western Europe rates. PricewaterhouseCoopers' partner Robert Mc-Cutcheon estimates inexpensive natural gas could help U.S. manufacturers save $11.6 billion a year and create more than 500,000 jobs by 2025. Among industries affected: •Chemical. Dow Chemical plans to spend $4 billion to build two chemical plants near the Gulf Coast and restart another in the next five years as it adds 500 employees. "The affordability of U.S. natural gas allowed us to choose to build these assets near home," says Brian Ames, a Dow global vice president. Canada-based Methanex plans to move a methanol operation from Chile to Geismar, La., by 2014 as it hires 130 workers. Methanol is in windshield-washer fluid, paint and plastic bottles. •Steel. Nucor is building a $750 million plant that will use natural gas — instead of more traditional coking coal — and iron ore to make iron in St. James Parish, La. •Agriculture. Potash is restarting a nitrogen fertilizer plant in Geismar that will employ 46, and Rentech Nitrogen plans to expand a similar facility in East Dubuque, Ill.

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What’s next

Significant primaries at the beginning and end of April. Democrats Republicans

Upcoming contests Both parties

918 483

April 3 D.C., Md., Wis. April 24

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

D.C.

Who’s won what As of March 26

Romney Ill., N.H., Fla., Nev., Maine, Mich., Ariz., Alaska, Idaho, Mass., Ohio, Vt., Va., Wash. Wyo., Hawaii Santorum Iowa, Mo., Colo., Minn., Kan., Okla., N.D., Tenn., Ala., Miss., La. Gingrich S.C., Ga.

Paul Has not won a state but won delegates in states with proportional allocation

Delegate scorecard Democrats Needed to nominate 2,783 Delegates won Dems Obama 2,006 NOTE: Delegate totals as of March 26 Source: AP, Green Pages, CNN Graphic: Melina Yingling, Judy Treible

Republicans Needed to nominate 1,144 Delegates won Romney Santorum Gingrich Paul

568

GOP

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Celebrating 100 years of cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C.

The first cherry trees were planted on March 27, 1912, as a gift from JapanÕs Mayor Tukio Ozaki of Tokyo to the city of Washington, D.C.

Peak bloom is when 70 percent of the blossoms are open

16-21 days Florets visible

Depart via rail car from Seattle

12-17 days Extension of florets

Blossoms on the Mall

From 1913 to 1920, the trees were planted around the Tidal Basin

First try

The Supreme Court’s conservative justices said Wednesday they are prepared to strike down President Obama’s healthcare law entirely.

Second try

Picking up where they left off Tuesday, the conservatives said they thought a decision striking down the law’s controversial individual mandate to purchase health insurance means the whole statute should fall with it.

In 1909, a gift of 2,000 cherry trees arrived from Japan; filled with root galls and insects; the trees were burned in order to protect local growers; TokyoÕs mayor offered to replace them

Bloom watch

Days until peak bloom

Shipped aboard the Awa Maru Feb. 14, 1912

Arrive in D.C. March 26

The court’s conservatives sounded as though they had determined for themselves that the 2,700-page measure must be declared unconstitutional.

6-10 days Peduncle elongation

Md.

4-6 days Puffy white

D.C.

Washington Monument

Va.

First plantings

Indicator tree; tree blooms about one week before peak for other blossoms

Tidal Basin Tidal Basin

Cherry trees

Jefferson Memorial

Potomac River

Takinioi

Surugadainioi

Shira-yuki

Mikurumagayeshi

Kwan-zan Jonioi

Ichioyo

Gyo-i-ko

Fuku-roku-ju

Returning the favor

By 1915, the U.S. government reciprocated with a gift of flowering dogwood trees to the people of Japan

Fugen-zp Ari ake

Planting the trees

The trees arrived March 26; on March 27, first lady Helen Taft and Viscountess Chinda, wife of the Japanese ambassador, planted two Yoshino trees

Gift included 12 varieties of 3,020 trees 100 trees planted

Dominate around the Tidal Basin

Somei-Yoshino

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Full bloom Peak period can last up to 14 days

Late February, early March Green color buds

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“One way or another, Congress will have to revisit it in toto,” said Justice Antonin Scalia. Agreeing, Justice Anthony Kennedy said it would be an “extreme proposition” to allow the various insurance regulations to stand after the mandate was struck down. Meanwhile, the court’s liberal justices argued for restraint. Justice Ruth Bader

Ginsburg said the court should do a “salvage job,” not undertake a “wrecking operation.” But she looked to be out-voted. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. said they shared the view of Scalia and Kennedy that the law should stand or fall in total. Along with Justice Clarence Thomas, they would have a majority to strike down the entire statute as unconstitutional. An Obama administration lawyer, urging caution, said it would be “extraordinary” for the court to throw out the entire law. About 2.5 million young people under age 26 are on their parents’ insurance now because of the new law. If it were struck down entirely, “2.5 million of them would be thrown off the insurance rolls,” said Edwin Kneedler. The administration indicated it was prepared to accept a ruling that some of the insurance reforms should fall if the mandate were struck down. For example, insurers would not be required to sell coverage to people with preexisting conditions. But Kneedler, a deputy solicitor general, said the court should go no further. But the court’s conservatives said the law was passed as a package and must fall as a package. The justices are scheduled to meet Wednesday afternoon to debate the law’s Medicaid expansion.

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