'Simply Potatoes' Products Voluntarily Recalled. *Includes Diners Choice and Farm Fresh

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Feb 20, 2009 5:44 pm US/Central
'Simply Potatoes' Products Voluntarily Recalled
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) issued a consumer advisory Friday for certain refrigerated potato products after testing conducted by the MDA laboratory discovered a sample of Simply Potatoes Southwest Style Hash Browns contained Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

The affected products include the following items with "use by" dates of March 29, 2009 to April 3, 2009.

Recalled products and their UPC Codes are listed below:

* Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns – 20 oz. bag -- 20169-22233

* Simply Potatoes Southwest Style Hash Browns – 20 oz. bag -- 20169-22236

* Simply Potatoes Homestyle Slices – 20 oz. bag -- 20169-22237

* Simply Potatoes Red Potato Wedges – 20 oz. bag -- 20169-22238

* Diners Choice Shredded Hash Browns – 2 lb. bag -- 20169-22223

* Farm Fresh Shredded Hash Browns – 16 oz. bag -- 20169-22533

Consumers may return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund or replacement. Consumer inquiries for Northern Star Co. can be directed to their consumer hotline at 1-800-228-8105.

Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially serious disease marked by fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea.

Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis, but it can cause fatal infections in high-risk groups such as infants, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis can also lead to miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women.

Northern Star Co. potato products are considered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a "not ready to eat" product, meaning that consumers must cook them properly to ensure they are safe to eat. Proper cooking of these products to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit kills Listeria bacteria. However, MDA believes that with similar "not ready to eat" products, consumers sometimes overlook the cooking instructions and simply heat such products in the microwave.

Any consumers who believe they may have become ill after eating the product should contact their health care provider and the Minnesota Foodborne Illness Hotline toll free number at 1-877-366-3455.

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Not sure WHY this is not listed at the FDA site.
Casey called this morning to tell me.
I had taken her shopping last week and I bought some for us both...

Grrrrrrrrrrr.............

XOXO
Me

Souffle on Steroids? Cooking With Clara Cannucciari

http://www.greatdepressioncooking.com/Depression_Cooking/About.html

(Note: You Tube link at bottom too)...

What a woman!
Check her out and $ave money cooking!

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Great Depression Cooking with Clara
Clara hopes that none of us ever have to experience what she did during the depression.

Over the years Clara has imparted her Great Depression experiences to her grandchildren as she cooked meals from the era. The meals were simple and delicious, the stories were a mixture of misfortune and comedy, and in the end Clara kept us both entertained and stuffed to the gills.

The magic of Clara is that she can turn lemons into lemonade and potatoes into just about everything else. She had a childhood that most of us can’t imagine, but she was able to make the best of it and turn those trials into lessons we can all learn from.

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Childhood

1. -Born August 18, 1915 Chicago, Il
2. -First generation America
3. -Daughter of Joe and Josephine Bonfanti (from Sicily)
4. -1 brother, Sam
5. -Attended Maywood High School (Chicago)
6. -Quit after Sophomore year to work in a factory

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Depression Era

1. -Worked for Hostess filling Twinkies (@1935)
2. -Secretarial work for Richardson Factory

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Post WWII

1. -Married Dino Cannucciari (opera singer) in Rome, Italy 1948
2. -Had 1 son, Carl, 1950
3. -Has 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren
4. -Currently lives in New York State’s Finger Lake region.

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Contact Clara: DepressionCooking@gmail.com

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The world is full of cooking experts, but there's only one Clara Cannucciari. The 93-year-old chef has become a Web sensation thanks to her Web series, "Depression Cooking With Clara."

Ms. Cannucciari was recently profiled on "Good Morning America," and searches on the suddenly famous foodie rose like soufflé on steroids. Folks want to know more about her, as well as where they can see the chef strut her stuff. Lookups on "clara cannucciari videos" are through the roof, and related queries on "clara cannucciari biography" are also on the rise.

According to the interview with "GMA," Ms. Cannucciari learned her style of cooking from her mother during the Great Depression. Her mother was an expert at making tasty and healthy meals for not much money, and that's the kind of knowledge Ms. Cannucciari imparts to her audience. These days, such tips especially come in handy. For those looking to stretch their budget she recommends pasta, and lots of it.

The cooking sensation is currently working on a DVD that compiles all her videos with some help from her grandson. In the meantime, you can check out her delightful recipe for pasta and peas. As Clara puts it, "It's a very simple dish, but it's very tasty and good for you."
Bon appétit!

From here: http://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/92321/?fp=1

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You Tube DepressionCooking

Subscribers: 3,575
Channel Views: 96,854

93 year old cook and great grandmother, Clara, recounts her childhood during the Great Depression as she prepares meals from the era. Learn how to make simple yet delicious dishes while listening to stories from the Great Depression.

http://www.youtube.com/user/DepressionCooking

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God Love You Miss Clara!

XOXO
Anne

Wham Bam, Thank You, Ma'am...

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Good Morning All;
So Yah~FREAKIN'~Hoo just ate my entire damned blog...
I start over, knowing full well that it won't be "morning" anymore by the time I finish. (I am NOT amused)!  Maybe it is still "morning" somewhere.
Bear with me...

Snowstorm "Julia" is gone- But she sure came sweeping in, in a very fast and furious way. The sun shines so brightly this morning, making it hard to believe that this all happened within an 18 hour time frame...

I had to go to the Suamico post office yesterday to mail a package. Snowstorm "Julia" was predicted to arrive around 5PM.
We left at 3.

My yard as we pulled out of the garage.
Skies were threatening, and we knew she was coming.

Incidentally, I did rescue Punks orange toy before the storm.

Getting to Suamico takes all of about 5 minutes as long as the train isn't going through.
Ditto for the amount of time I was inside at the Post Office. (No train there either). hehehe

Still when I came OUT of the post office, my car was already lightly iced and topped with snow.

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Where did THAT come from???

Even Punk is looking like "What the hey?"
And you can't even see tire tracks!
Julia was nasty~fast...

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It might have taken us a bit longer to get home...

If there is ice/snow on your car, there is ice/snow on the road too.
My kids remember me telling them that over and over again.
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As I mentioned in my comments last night, I knew my apprehensive feelings would pass as I slept. They have.
(Having gotten significantly better when I knew that both Greg and Kelli made it back to their respective homes safely last night). Greg was the holdout there; taking over an hour to return home after "quittin' time"-
To add insult to injury he wound up mired in the snow in his own parking lot!
hehehe

Glad I didn't have to go anywhere.
Happier still that I don't have to go anywhere today either because God knows it'd be tough to even get out of my yard!

Oh yes, that is a shot of my driveway last night.
Somewhere!
(I love the night vision setting on my camera). ;-)



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My yard last night...
Taken from my bedroom window
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Of course Punk wanted to check it all out for herself.
(Claimed she had to go potty)!
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While I do like the "decoration" on the window,
I had to first wrap my mind around the handle of that door...
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That is just WRONG!
Yes, the door had been closed, (and it is also magnetized).

I had to forcibly push the door open.
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Even the "dipstee~dumpster" looked nicer with a topper!
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The back yard too!

And from almost the same angle this morning...
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Major points for "pretty"
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The shadows from the birches and the pussy willows are pretty too!
(Again, if you are into that sort of thing).

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And looking toward the West

I would have had this posted much sooner, but having lost it was one thing-

Having the plow truck come was another.
Jim is still in Tennessee, so I didn't know if I would get plowed out or not (he comes home tomorrow).

Sam's dad had picked up Jim's truck and come to plow me out! (Neighbors, and friends like this mean the world to me).

Of course I went out there and shovel away from the house and the garages too. I'm no fool. When there is horsepower in the yard to pull the snow away and out, I will take advantage of that anytime!

Time for me to fly!

Note: The following two statements do NOT apply to those of you that are south of the Mason-Dixon Line.
Hope you are plowed out. And hope you are warm!

Love to all!

Have a "wunnaful" Friday!

XOXO
Me

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Originally posted to my Y! 360, Friday February 27, 2009 - 12:12pm (CST)

Track Marks

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I don't know what varmint left these weird tracks in the snow...

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Good Morning All.

It is late for me to be posting; and I have been busy getting ready for this next snowstorm. (I think Pete Petoniak called it "Julia" on the news).

I have never been spooked by a silly snowstorm. Not sure what feels different about this one?
Good grief! I have lived through many many snowstorms; certainly ones in excess of the silly 5-10" we are to get this afternoon/evening.
Just unsettled is all. Much to do yet...

Have a wonderful Thursday!
Be warm.

XOXO
Anne

Spit On A Mitten...

Loved My E~Mail Today!

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The new growth over Winter always amazes me...
All the reddish is 'new'.

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Good Evening All!
OK, so it's been a while again. Thank you for the notes, yes I am alive!

A while back I had mentioned that one of Casey's fellow patients (TP/AIT) had simply disappeared. We had met McRick at the hotel upon our arrival to Minneapolis. He had his surgery 2 days before Casey- I'd spoken to him once after his surgery- on Unit 6B, then he was just gone.
I hadn't heard anything from him.
I had lost his mothers email address, and so always included her in my prayers for him too.
Coming online late this afternoon, I had an email from him. OMG! I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw who it was from. He is still waiting to go home, but should be released tomorrow after his doctor appointment!
Say "YAY!"
...And then add a HUGE sigh of relief too.

Casey had a dentist appointment today. I spoke with her as she was going in, and haven't heard anything since. Imagine she could be quite sore as they were to fix a cracked (off) tooth. Ouchy.

From The Old Farmers Almanac come these words:
"Still come the flakes of white,
Like blossoms pure and light."
–J. Hazard Hartzell (1830–90)

I don't know who this Hartzell person was, but it's clear to me that they didn't have a forecast that calls for 6-10" of snow on Thursday.
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I really thought we had enough after last week.
Those snowstorms "hid" my front porch steps once again.

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I do love Maxine!
I actually have to get some washer fluid (soon).

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Punk and I spend time outside for now though-

She runs and runs, chasing that little squeak ball of Milly's.
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And when I do not pay close enough attention, she "hides" her ball.
Burying it in the snowbanks and then "finding" it.
Fun(ny) to watch!

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By the end of the day she is completely pooped out!
As am I.
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Yesterday started out kind of chilly- About 5 degrees. Kelli had asked if I would run down and take the blankets off the horses around noon.
I'd spoken to Casey in the meanwhile, and she was itching to get over there herself.
A few minutes after noon, my phone rang...

It was Casey.
The blanket was off Miss Breezie, but Miss May was not cooperating in the least. (It has been a while since Casey has been around the horses lots, so Miss May wasn't having anything to do with her).

I went down there then.
May wanted to play "keep away" from me too, so I grabbed her ball and banged on it a few times.
She came running then!

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But still didn't want to let me take her blanket off.
I told her "fine, just keep it on," and turned toward the gate.
She immediately came to me, and was quickly disrobed.
I really don't think she had "disremembered" Casey;
She was just having too much fun playing with us!


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Casey with Miss Breeze.
Miss May on the left.
Casey has a dead animal on her head.
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And it wasn't long at all before Miss May was loving Casey..

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And Casey loving every bit of it too!

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I'd better close for tonight and get my jammies on before the news.
Hope all is well in your own little corners!

Love to all!

XOXO
Me

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Oh, and for those of you that might not have been around a year ago, you may not know that "DISREMEMBER" is actually a word...

Now this, from my previous entry of it.


disremember • \dis-rih-MEM-ber\ • verb: means to forget

Example sentence:
"'It was the British who did it,' I said quickly. 'I disremember the place and time....'" (E.L. Doctorow, Loon Lake)

Did you know?
English has been depending upon the word "forget" since before the 12th century, but in 1805 a new rival appeared in print -- "disremember."
A critic in 1869 called "disremember" both "obsolete" and "a low vulgarism," and later grammarians have agreed; it has been labeled "provincial and archaic."
In 1970 Harry Shaw opined that "disremember" was "an illiteracy," adding, "never use this word in standard English." (By 1975, Shaw amended his opinion to "this word is dialectal rather than illiterate.")
"Forget" is indeed a vastly more popular word, but "disremember" still turns up occasionally, often in dialectal or humorous contexts.

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Originally posted to my Y! 360, Tuesday February 24, 2009 - 09:08pm (CST)

Pancreas - Abstract: Volume 38(2) March 2009 p 122-125 Severe Acute Pancreatitis: Overall and Early Versus Late Mortality in Intensive Care Units.

http://www.pancreasjournal.com/pt/re/pancreas/abstract.00006676-200903000-00003.htm;jsessionid=Jj3BN1zc3q86bqzynjYNl7Wqnlh9ZVfpJcFpsZWfJSRVTvS315Tj!-858031623!181195628!8091!-1
Pancreas:Volume 38(2)March 2009pp 122-125
Severe Acute Pancreatitis: Overall and Early Versus Late Mortality in Intensive Care Units

Abstract

Objectives: To determine overall mortality and timing of death in patients with severe acute pancreatitis and factors affecting mortality.

Methods: This was a retrospective, observational study of 110 patients admitted to a general intensive care unit (ICU) from January 2003 to January 2006.

Results: The overall mortality rate was 53.6% (59/110); 25.4% (n = 15) of deaths were early (≤14 days after ICU admission). There were no significant differences in age, sex, or surgical/medical treatment between survivors and nonsurvivors. Median Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II score was higher among nonsurvivors than survivors (score = 26 vs 19, respectively; P < 0.001), and the duration of hospitalization before ICU admission was significantly longer (4 vs 1 day; P < 0.001). Among the 59 patients who died, those in the early-mortality group were admitted to the ICU significantly earlier than those in the late-mortality group (3 vs 6.5 days; P < 0.05).

Conclusions: Overall mortality and median APACHE II score were high. Death predominantly occurred late and was unaffected by patient age, length of stay in the ICU, or surgical/medical treatment. An APACHE II cutoff of 24.5 and pre-ICU admission time of 2.5 days were sensitive predictors of fatal outcome.
© 2009 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.

[Original Articles]

Bumbasirevic, Vesna MD, PhD*; Radenkovic, Dejan MD, PhD*; Jankovic, Zorica MD, PhD†; Karamarkovic, Aleksandar MD, PhD*; Jovanovic, Bojan MD*; Milic, Natasa MD, PhD‡; Palibrk, Ivan MD, PhD*; Ivancevic, Nenad MD, PhD*

From the *Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia; †St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK; and‡Institute for Medical Statistics and Informatics, Belgrade University School of Medicine, Belgrade, Serbia.

Received for publication September 8, 2007; accepted June 25, 2008.

Reprints: Zorica Jankovic, MD, PhD, St James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF, UK (e-mail: Zorica.Jankovic@leedsth.nhs.uk).

Pancreas - Citrus Fruit Intake and Pancreatic Cancer Risk Review

http://www.pancreasjournal.com/pt/re/pancreas/abstract.00006676-200903000-00011.htm;jsessionid=Jj3FVHKT7hbQTshv7KqCQJJNBFBFTKLpxRTLCLHc0G6VMpfNpQJ0!-1429555639!181195629!8091!-1
Citrus Fruit Intake and Pancreatic Cancer Risk: A Quantitative Systematic Review

This study was supported by the research grant from the Chuongbong Academic Research Fund of the Cheju National University in 2007.
Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the association between dietary intake of citrus fruits and pancreatic cancer risk.

Methods: Authors searched electronic databases and the reference lists of publications of studies addressing diet and pancreatic cancer up to December 2007. All of the epidemiological studies that obtained individual data on dietary intake of citrus fruits and presented risk estimates of the association between intake of citrus fruits and risk of pancreatic cancer were identified and included. Using general variance-based methods, study-specific odds ratios (ORs)/relative risk and associated confidence interval (CI)/SE for highest versus lowest intake of citrus fruits level were extracted from each article.

Results: Nine articles including 4 case-control studies and 5 cohort studies proved eligible. Overall summary OR using random effect model suggested an inverse association in risk of pancreatic caner with intake of citrus fruits (summary OR, 0.83; 95% CI, 0.70-0.98) with large heterogeneity across studies (I2 = 49.9%).

Conclusions: Pooled results from observational studies showed an inverse association between intake of citrus fruits and the risk of pancreatic cancer, although results vary substantially across studies, and the apparent effect is restricted to the weaker study design (case-control studies).
© 2009 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.
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Bae, Jong-Myon MD, PhD*; Lee, Eun Ja MD, PhD†; Guyatt, Gordon MD, MSc‡

From the *Department of Preventive Medicine, Cheju National University College of Medicine, Jejudo; †Department of Radiology, Myongji Hospital, Kwandong University, College of Medicine, Koyang, Korea; and ‡CLARITY Research Group, Department of Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Health Sciences Centre, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Received for publication April 15, 2008; accepted July 31, 2008.

Reprints: Jong-Myon Bae, MD, PhD, 1-Ara-1-dong Jeju, Jejudo, 690-756, Republic of Korea (e-mail: jmbae@cheju.ac.kr).

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Two of the Greatest Virtues in Life:

Patience & Wisdom...

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XOXO
Me

(Pic borrowed from an email)

Child Porn Suspect *Do You Recognize This Man?

http://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/FedCrimes/story?id=6923379&page=1
ABC News: Feds Seek Child Porn Suspect 'John Doe #17'


DOJ Trying to Identify Man Shown in Video Allegedly Sexually Abusing a Young Girl
By THERESA COOK and JASON RYAN
Feb. 20, 2009

(Photo Courtesy DOJ)

Members of the public with information about this case should contact their local FBI field office or call FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C. at 202~324~3000.

Tips can also be submitted via the FBI's Web site, https://tips.fbi.gov/

A federal grand jury in Maryland has indicted a man known only as "John Doe #17" on child pornography charges, and the Justice Department has released photos of the suspect in an attempt to identify him.


John Doe child porn indictment...
A federal grand jury has indicted a suspect only known as "John Doe 17" for allegedly transporting child pornography via the Internet.
The Justice Department has released photos of the man, whom investigators described as white with curly brown hair, weighing approximately 210 to 250 pounds, in an attempt to identify him.


The indictment charges that on or about May 5, 2007, "John Doe #17," described as "a white male, approximately 210-250 pounds, with curly brown hair" and appearing in images accompanying the documents, "did knowingly transport and ship in interstate and foreign commerce, specifically by means of a computer, child pornography."

The indictment, announced today, refers to a video file named "DV Out Tear - 02[177432]," which "contain[s] visual depictions of a pre-pubescent female posed nude and exposing her genitalia."

"We are confident if a relative or friend sees this picture of 'John Doe #17,' they may recognize him, and we're hoping the local police will contact federal authorities, then we'll be able to prosecute" the suspect, said U.S. Attorney Rod Rosenstein.

"Besides the traditional news media, if we get these pictures out on the Internet, someone may know the suspect and help identify him."

The Justice Department said the case stemmed from the investigation into a global child porn operation. A user of the service uploaded "two videos of a perpetrator, John Doe #17, engaged in the sexual exploitation of a pre-pubescent female," a department statement said.

Analysts were able to isolate images of the suspect's profile without showing the identity of the alleged victim.

Under the Justice Department's Endangered Child Alert Program, officials can open a case and begin to initiate a criminal investigation upon the discovery of a child pornography image.
John Doe #17 is the 12th suspect to be prosecuted as a result of the program's efforts.

If authorities are able to convict the suspect, he faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years upon conviction.

U.S. and international law enforcement agencies have used a similar approach to identify child pornography and child sex abuse suspects in the past.

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Suspect Images Released, Cases Already Cracked

Federal agents arrested Wayne Nelson Corliss in May at his apartment in New Jersey after a global manhunt.

Interpol had released cropped images of Corliss taken from a series of photos that showed him engaged in sexually explicit conduct with young boys in Southeast Asia. Tips from individuals in the United States confirmed his identity and led to his arrest.

Corliss pleaded guilty to child pornography and related charges in October and is due to be sentenced later this year.

In another case, authorities released an image in 2007 of a man who had originally been distorted with a swirl to conceal his identity. But technicians were able to unscramble it.

Authorities said they had obtained videos and photos showing the man sexually abusing young boys.

After a global appeal, officials were able to identify the man as Christopher Paul Neil, a Canadian who had worked as a school teacher who taught in several Asian countries.

A Thai court convicted him of sexual abuse and related charges. He is serving a prison sentence in that country.

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Somebody, somewhere knows him...
Please feel free to link to this, or to copy and post on your own.

XOXO
Anne

Entry for February 20, 2009

 

Flintville, WI
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Good Morning Everyone;
The sun is shining! But it is only a few degrees above zero too. Much to do today, including "finding" my house. (I know it is under the clutter somewhere).

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Having just gotten plowed out from "Snowstorm Ike", they say more snow is headed our way tomorrow.
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Running the risk that Canada might be listening, my snowplow driver will be out of town from the 24th to the 28th. Crappy that. Maybe it won't snow? Hope not.

With a ton of extra attention, slowly too, my little Punk is returning to normal.
She takes her ball upstairs and waits for me to play. She thinks it's funny to toss the ball at me, and see how it comes down the steps.
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The top picture as she waits for me to assume the position!
The next as she sees I am almost ready!

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Too cute if you ask me!

~And no, she does not "play" on the steps.
If the ball is thrown correctly it lands in one of the bedrooms
and then she gets to chase and find it.
She is only allowed to rescue the ball if it is on the top step,
otherwise it is mine to get.

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Casey holds her as I am messing around with the cars...

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Yes, the old Roadmaster has been pumped up, charged up, and fired up too! Such a great old reliable car. (And yes, I hate to see her go, but Casey needs the money so badly).

We go back to Minnesota for her recheck in late March or early April. (I shall have to ask her because I need to make the hotel reservations soon).

Speaking of doctors, Casey brought me in for a shot on Tuesday. On Wednesday I repaid the favor. She has also blogged about it! CLICK.

Since her doctor is not my own, she does not have a "standing order" to be treated for her migraines. And with all she has been through, her doctor thought it best if she was seen at the hospital; in case they wanted to do a CT Scan of her head.
They didn't do one, but they did treat her migraine- Almost as an afterthought though; as the doctor had remembered Casey and wanted to know all about her surgery. And so the story was told and retold. Nice that the doctors there are so nice. (And it didn't really take us THAT long to whip them into shape either). hehehe
Did it?
Our next project will be working on the nurses. (I wish).

I'd better close- Casey has just called and will be out shortly! YAY! (A reason to get dressed)! hehehe
Then on to finding my floors and my house- Right after I write out my bills. No, that's wrong. I get the dang bills, and write out the checks.

Love to all!
Have a "wunnaful" weekend!

XOXO
Anne

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Originally posted to my Y! 360, Friday February 20, 2009 - 11:11am (CST)

Mountains and Cookies!

 

Casey brought me some of her cookies!

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Good Evening!
I have been so lax in blogging... My apologies for that.
All is well. Mostly. Still getting used to having just The Punk here.
Kinda hard because Mama Milly was everywhere. It has stopped hurting so much; but now I find myself belatedly second~guessing. Perhaps we all go through this...

Casey picked up Miss Millys ashes.
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I think the paw print almost means the most.
The nicest touch.

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Weather...

The melting has stopped.

Do you remember this picture of my front porch?

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It now looks like this.
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Two, (of 4+) steps showing.

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And lots of "field" and lawns showing too!

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I have a bone to pick...

A few days ago, I had asked Sweet Pea to send me some of her rain from Southern California. She readily agreed to do this.
I have checked my weather tonight. Only to find a Winter~Storm~Watch!?
(Pea, I do not think rain should be white. Nor did I want 6-8" of it).

Apparently it is to land on us tomorrow afternoon, evening, night, and all day Wednesday too.
This, coupled with a storm from Canada (Where)!?! hehehe They really are not sure how much we will get. Could be more. Could be less.
But it ain't gonna be rain!

Rain for a day would have helped me with this extension cord.

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No luck.
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Casey has someone coming from Milwaukee to maybe buy the old Roadmaster.

Not too sure when he is coming, (but I was sure that he would not have appreciated the drivers front tire being flat, or the battery being dead).
To deal with this, I finally broke down and bought another charger, and a new air compressor.

The tire is inflated, thanks to an extension cord borrowed from Jenny Mella's mom, and to Jim too. But I still have to hook up the charger. I shall buy another extension cord tomorrow. (One can never have too many anyway, not around here).

Casey has an appointment early, and I shall stop then.
She is doing very well, save for the fact that she is weighing only between 99 and 101 pounds.
Waif.
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The clouds just perfect to look like mountains
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Then this...
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The worlds biggest bonfire?
Sure was pretty!
And if you blinked, you missed it.

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I'd better close for now.
Hope all is well, (and warm enough) in your little corner of the world.

Love to all.

Time for a very late supper now.

XOXO
Anne

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Originally posted to my Y! 360, Monday February 16, 2009 - 08:53pm (CST)