Consumer Reports' Tests Find Bisphenol A in Canned Soups, Juices, More
"Consumer Reports’ latest tests of canned foods, including soups, juice, tuna, and green beans, have found that almost all of the 19 name-brand foods tested contain measurable levels of Bisphenol A (BPA). The new findings show that BPA can be found in a diverse assortment of canned foods including those labeled “organic,” and even in some foods packaged in “BPA-free” cans. Consumer Reports’ tests of a few comparable products in alternative types of packaging showed lower levels of BPA in most, but not all cases. The results are reported in the December 2009 issue and are also available free online here" [note: article is divided into sections with links in left hand column].

The United States must have the most complicated government in the world. In addition to the federal government, and according to where we live and what we do, we follow rules (sometimes conflicting) in: states, territories, tribes, counties, cities, areas and institutions. Read about our political divisions at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_divisions_of_the_United_States

Wild turkeys numbered in the millions when the first European settlers arrived. By 1920, approximately 250,000 eastern wild turkeys remained in the United States, occupying just 12% of their former range. Most states began turkey restoration programs in the 1920’s, first using pen-raised turkeys to produce large numbers of young birds which were released in the wild. These efforts were universally unsuccessful because pen-raised birds had lost their wary instincts which allowed truly wild turkeys to survive in their natural environment. In spite of expenditures of millions of dollars over several decades, no free-ranging turkey populations were produced. Pen-raised turkeys also carry domestic poultry diseases which can be transmitted to a variety of wild birds.
With the development of the rocket net trap in the 1950’s, the history of the wild turkey underwent a dramatic reversal. For the first time, large numbers of wild turkeys became available for transplanting to unoccupied habitats and turkey populations began the long road back from near extinction. By the early 1980’s, wild turkey numbers increased to 1.8 million birds in 47 states. Today, there are an estimated 7 million wild turkeys in all the states except Alaska, with over 3 million turkey hunters in the United States.
http://www.iowadnr.gov/wildlife/pdfs/wild_turkey.pdf

The Casino on Catalina Island
Avalon's casino was a hot spot during the 1930s. Its expansive ballroom used to host big bands and crowds numbering in the thousands each weekend. Currently, it's used for festivals and other special events. The casino's Art Deco theatre, which was recently featured in the book "The Last Remaining Seats," still screens films nightly, and features an annual silent film festival. http://travel.latimes.com/destinations/los-angeles/santa-catalina-island/attractions/catalina-casino
The twelve-story building gets its name from the Italian language, where “casino” means a gathering place. It is 80 years old in 2009.

Santa Catalina Island has served as the location for the filming of over 500 motion pictures, documentaries, television programs and commercials over the past 90 years. Of those 500, approximately 300 were motion picture productions. Beginning as early as 1911 and continuing with great momentum through the silent film era and the introduction of sound to motion pictures, the island served as location for more than 225 films. http://www.catalinachamber.com/catalina/history

Reader feedback on flectere (bend): How about 'genuflect' for Latin to English?

Bureau of Labor Statistics, Spotlight on Statistics, November 2009, Health Care
"Health care touches the lives of nearly everyone in the United States at some point. For example, many are born in the delivery wing of a hospital, while others enjoy their golden years in an assisted living facility. Between these two points, whether you obtain medical insurance through your employer, seek consultation with a doctor about an illness, fill a prescription at the pharmacy, take a day of sick leave from work—or just wonder how you will pay for it all—almost everyone rubs elbows with the U.S. health care system. This Spotlight uses BLS data to shed some light on what is happening in this dynamic and interesting field. Read on to explore these data and discover the "diagnosis" on health care industries and occupations as well as the "prognosis" on future employment."

November 2009 Petroleum Marketing Monthly With Data for August 2009 — Nov 2, 2009. "Monthly price and volume statistics on crude oil and petroleum products at a national, regional and state level."