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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an order requiring that Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food Co., Inc., in Wheeling, Ill., obtain an emergency permit from the FDA before its canned pet food products enter interstate commerce.

A recent inspection revealed significant deviations from prescribed documentation of processes, equipment, and recordkeeping in the production of the company’s thermally processed low acid canned food (LACF) products. These problems could result in under-processed pet foods, which can allow the survival and growth of Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum), a bacterium that causes botulism in some animals as well as in humans.

\”As outlined in the Food Protection Plan, the FDA uses a risk-based approach to locate the areas of greatest risk for foods, and targets preventive controls and inspections to those areas, \” said Dr. Stephen Sundlof, director, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. \”The FDA’s authority to issue an order requiring an emergency permit is an enforcement tool designed to prevent unsafe foods from reaching consumers.\”

The FDA issues an \”Order of Need for Emergency Permit\” if the agency determines that a company fails to meet the regulatory requirements to process a product that does not present a health risk. For Evanger’s to resume business, the company must document that corrective actions and processing procedures have been implemented to ensure that the finished product will not present a health hazard.

  
Botulism is a powerful toxin that affects the nervous system and can be fatal. The disease has been documented in dogs and cats. Signs of botulism in animals are progressive muscle paralysis, disturbed vision, difficulty in chewing and swallowing, and progressive weakness to the body. Death is usually due to paralysis of the heart or the muscles used in breathing.

In light of human botulism illnesses and recalls that occurred due to under-processed hot dog chili sauce, and potentially under-processed canned green beans, FDA has urged all LACF processors to review their operations and the apply scientific principals and regulations that have been established to provide a safe product.

While FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine has authority over animal feed and foods, CFSAN is responsible for regulating all human and animal LACF processing. The two centers are collaborating on this enforcement action.

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A university student\’s controversial art exhibit left out one important variable: resistance from a determined Legionnaire.

Susan Crane, a 40-year-old education major at the University of Maine at Farmington, displayed a series of U.S. Flags last week on the floor of a student-center hallway.

\”My purpose was to figure out how people felt about the flag and (I) gave them a choice to walk around it,\” she said.

Enter Vietnam War veteran Charles Bennett. The American Legion commander of Maine\’s District 4 tried to remove the flags from the floor, but university officials threatened to arrest him. Bennett held his ground as he stood in front of the flags, discouraging many students from stepping on them. Even so, some students chose to walk or stand upon Old Glory.

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Commentary Report by Hank F. Miller Jr.

 

I happen to pick this commentary up on one of the many news sources that I have access to here in Japan. I also thought that you may want to read what you may not have the opportunity to read in the local newspapers back in the States.

Ayman al-Zawahri, second in command of al-Qaida, vowed Tuesday to punish Western countries that participated in the Iraq war, hinting that Japan could be a target and advising it to end its alliance with \”America who had occupied, looted, humiliated and bombed them with nukes.\”

The comment by Osama bin Laden\’s top lieutenant, a response to a question submitted by Kyodo News, here in Japan was heard on a 2 hour, 36-minute audiotape of al Zawahri that surfaced early Tuesday on militant Web sites.

Bin Laden\’s right-hand man was answering questions submitted by hundreds of al-Qaida followers, critics and journalists on major Islamic Web sites used by Islamic militants.

The al-Qaida media arm, Al-Sahib media in December that al-Zawahri would receive questions from the public and would answer them \”as soon as possible.\”Today\’s message is one of two lengthy audiotapes by al-Zawahri answering questions posted last year.

Asked by Kuodo, using a different name, if al-Qaida intends to \”punish the Western countries that have contributed troops to Iraq.\” al-Zawahri said:\” My answer is: Yes! We believe that any country that participated in the aggression on Muslims must be deterred.\”Asked by Kyodo if Japan remains a target because it sent troops to Iraq, al-Zawahri said:\”Japan provided the so-called assistance under the flag of the crusader coalition as part of the propaganda for the crusader forces invading the homelands of Islam. It did not provide this assistance through charitable organizations and thus it is participating in the crusader campaign against the lands of Islam.\”Why did the Japanese start the aggression on us within the alliance of the Americans?…Our Islamic faith incites us to resist the despots and tyrants, even if they were the most powerful force on Earth…so will Japan learn a lesson from this?\” he said. Japan sent a 600-member noncombat Self-Defense Force group to Samawah in southern Iraq to carry out reconstruction work such as repairing buildings and providing medical assistance. The action, unpopular with Japanese public, was thought by many to violate the pacifist Constitution.

Although the ground troops were withdrawn in 2006, the Air Self-Defense Force airlift activities still continue to and from Iraq.

\”If Japan has given up its arms, why did it send troops to our lands under the flag of the crusader campaign?\” asked al-Zawahri.

In 2004, al-Zawahri reportedly called for attacks on the interests of the United States and Britain as well as their allies such as Japan. Al-Qaida has constantly tried to get the Japanese people riled up against sending any help to any troubled area of the world and it has been working, there are many issues that are troubling to the Japanese people about taking any part militarily to help the Americans. Every day I hear on the radio, read in newspapers and see on television complaints and protests from many Japanese citizens about our troops being stationed here in Japan especially on Okinawa, many people want our troops out of Japan completely. They do not realize that our troops here are to protect them the Japanese people and to deter the North Koreans and Chinese so they will not become aggressive.

Warm Regards from Kitakyushu City, Japan

Hank F. Miller Jr.

Philadelphia, PA… The College of New Jersey’s women’s 4×400 meter relay team posted a NCAA provisional time competing at the prestigious Penn Relays on Thursday.

The quartet of Jessica Bonelli (Sewell, NJ/Gloucester Catholic), Stephanie Herrick (Wayne, NJ/Wayne Valley), Jianna Spadaccini (Butler, NJ/Butler) and Meryl Wimberly (Farmingdale, NJ/Colts Neck) turned in a time of 3:51.33.

Junior Martine McGrath (West Long Branch, NJ/Shore Regional) also competed on Thursday running the 5,000 meters and had a time of 17:56.78.

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MIRAGLIA, MAE R.
On April 24, 2008 formerly of Mt. Ephraim, age 94 years.
Loving sister of Theresa Minutola and her husband Juno of Mt. Ephraim. Also survived by her nephew Gregg Monforte and many other loving nieces and nephew and great nieces and nephews.
Prior to retirement, Ms. Miraglia was employed as a chef at Hudson Tavern in Camden for many years. She enjoyed to travel and loved to spend time with her family.
Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation and Funeral on Monday from 8:15-9:15 AM at the FALCO/ CARUSO & LEONARD PENNSAUKEN FUNERAL HOME, 6600 N. Browning Rd. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM at Sacred Heart Church, W. Kings Highway, Mt. Ephraim. Entombment Calvary Cemetery in Cherry Hill.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc. 1 Union St #301 Robbinsville, NJ 08691-4183 Condolences may be emailed to fcloffice@ carusocare.com

 

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As Mother Nature emerges from a long winter\’s rest, life explodes with her awakening. The waters warm and teem with spawning fish and the grasses begin to grow feeding birds and wildlife.

In this time of plenty, it\’s also time for the young of the year to be born in the fish and animal world.

It\’s springtime, and a breeding time that heralds the cry of wild turkey hunting season across Ontario.

Why hunt in the spring? Male turkeys, or toms, actively court the hens. This makes toms susceptible to calling and decoy attraction. And, in Ontario, the hunting season only allows for the killing of toms or bearded turkeys.

All adult male turkeys have this prominent beard of thick, wiry hair that dangles from their chest. It\’s a trophy to hunters and many competitions are waged with who gets the longest beard of the season.

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Robert William Dornbach Source NJ State Police Home Page

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Last Name Dornbach First Name Robert Middle Name William Sex Male Race Caucasian Date Of Birth 9/15/1988 Place Of Birth New Jersey Height 5\’8\” Weight 170 pounds Hair Brown Eyes Brown Complexion Fair Scars/Marks/Tattoos See Below Last Seen November 27, 2005 NCIC M065330110

Robert was last seen in Gloucester City, NJ on November 27, 2005. He does have a scar on his right knee, a tattoo on his left arm \”D BACH,\” a tattoo on his right ankle \”Cross,\” and a pierced lower lip. He does wear a silver necklace. Robert does have relatives in the Atlantic City area. Any further information, please contact Gloucester City Police Department at #856-456-0900 or NJSP Missing Persons Unit at #800-709-7090.

Media Release
Ewing, NJ – The Lions of the eighth-ranked Lions of The College of New Jersey hosted Ramapo College of New Jersey on Friday in Ackerman Park. The Lions posted a 4-2 home win to improve 28-6 overall and 12-4 in the NJAC, while Ramapo drops to 17-18 and 5-11 in the NJAC. TCNJ has now won five in a row heading into a doubleheader on Saturday against No. 9 ranked Kean University.

TCNJ took a 2-0 lead as junior third baseman Vince Mazzaccaro (Gloucester City, NJ/Gloucester Catholic) had an RBI single in the bottom of the fourth and senior catcher Rich Gawlak (Plainsboro, NJ/West Windsor-Plainsboro-South) came up with an RBI of a sacrifice fly to center field.

Ramapo tied the action in the top of the fifth when senior Aaron Drury (Canton, MI/North Farmington) had a solo home run to left field. Rookie Rob Dimperio (Jackson, NJ/Jackson) would tie the game with an RBI single as Ramapo had five hits in the inning.

Senior Dave Mebs (Cinnaminson, NJ/Cinnaminson) drove in the go ahead run in the bottom of the fifth on a single to right center to drive in senior Tyler Hall (Stockton, NJ/Immaculata) who had walked.

In the bottom of the seventh, Hall led off with a single, stole second and was driven in on an RBI double down the left line by senior right fielder Matt Barrett (Pennington, NJ/Hopewell Valley), giving TCNJ a 4-2 lead through seven innings.

In the top of the eighth, senior Ryan Paxton (Long Valley, NJ/West Morris Central) walked with one out before senior Jairo Jimeniz (Bronx, NY/Dewitt Clinton) singled to center. Junior Mike Manges (Glen Rock, NJ/Paramus Catholic) grounded out to the pitcher moving the runners to second and third and knocking TCNJ’s starting pitcher, senior Nick Amabile (Holmdel, NJ/Holmdel) from the game.

Senior reliever Brad Kittle (Millville, NJ/Millville) came in with two outs and runners on second and third and faced junior pinch hitter, John Calllandrello (Montville, NJ/Seton Hall Prep) and got him to ground out to end the inning.

In the top of the ninth with two outs, Dimperio and junior David Deredita (Clark, NJ/Arthur L. Johnson) collected back to back singles to left center, knocking Kittle from the game. He was replaced by junior Eric Gertie (Cinnaminson, NJ/Cinnaminson) who got Mark Ruggiero to ground out to second to end the game. Gertie collected his team-leading seventh save of the year.

Amabile improved to 3-0 on the season after working 7.2 innings, yielding two earned runs off nine hits with three strikeouts and a pair of walks. Amabile helped the Lions sweep the Roadrunners as he added the win on the mound as TCNJ beat Ramapo in the first meeting on April 11 as TCNJ posted a 10-6 win on the road. Amabile stands at 7-1 on his career with 66 strikeouts in 76 innings of work as a Lion in 18 appearances.

Kittle, who made his 48th career appearance which ranks 11th all-time at TCNJ. He worked one inning and gave up two hits. His 130 career strikeouts is 12th best at the College.

Ramapo’s rookie Jack McDonough (Cranford, NJ/Cranford) worked the complete game and scattered just five hits, yielding four earned runs, while striking out nine and walking three. He drops to 5-3 and leads Ramapo having struck out 65 in 65.2 innings of work.

Before the game, TCNJ honored their 11 seniors in conjunction with Senior Day. The Lions have won three straight NJAC Championships and NCAA Tournament appearances, while going 133-38 during their careers.

TCNJ travels to Kean University for a noon NJAC double header in Union, NJ on Saturday, while Ramapo travels to Rutgers University-Newark for a noon conference double header, also starting at Noon on April 26.

If you don\’t look at but one picture, be sure you take a look at the last one so that you will know what the spider looks like! It\’s springtime & cleanup is going on. Be careful where you put your hands. They like dark spaces & woodpiles. Also areas in the attic………………………………………

This guy was bitten by a Brown Recluse spider.

 

The affected skin actually dies on his body!

Some of the pictures towards the end are pretty nasty, but take a look at the last one – it is a picture of the spider itself.

T he Brown Recluse Spider is the most dangerous spider that we have in the USA

A person can die from it\’s bite We all should know what the spider looks like …………….click to enlarge photos

Send this around to people you love, because it is almost summertime .

The photo below was taken on the 10th day.

People will be digging around, doing yard work, spring cleaning, and sometimes in their attics.

Please be careful. Spider bites are dangerous and can have permanent and highly negative consequences.

They like the darkness and tend to live in storage sheds or attics or other areas that might not be frequented by people or light.

If you have a need to be in your attic, go up there and turn on a light and leave it on for about 30 minutes before you go in to do your work!

The Dangerous Brown Recluse Spider

PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO YOUR RELATIVES AND FRIENDS!

Media Release, April 25

Philadelphia, PA…The College of New Jersey men’s outdoor track and field 4×400 relay team turned in a solid performance at the annual Penn Relays in Philadelphia boasting a ECAC time in their heat.

TCNJ was represented in the 4×400 by the team of junior Pasquale DiGioacchino (Bernardsville, NJ/Bernards), Jule Brooks (Atlantic City, NJ/Atlantic City), freshman Kyle Gilroy (Oak Ridge, NJ/West Milford Twp.) and sophomore DeShard Stevens (Jersey City, NJ/James T. Ferris) as they collected a of 3:19.57.

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