HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!
 

MEETING DATE CHANGE FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING
From: "Carolyn Long" <carolynlong@earthlink.net>
NEW DATE for the Kick-Off Meeting is Tuesday January 7, 2003 at 7pm.
The  meeting will be held at St. Columba's Church at 4201 Albemarle
Street, NW.  The  purpose of the meeting will be to meet the consultant
team and learn about their approach.
Robert Collins,  Neighborhood Planning Coordinator - Ward 3, DC Office
of Planning
801 N. Capitol Street, NE suite 4000, 202.442.7617,  email
robert.collins@dc.gov
 

 
ANC 3E JANUARY 9 MEETING NOTICE
From: "Polly King" <pking@lldhhome.org>
Meeting Notice, ANC 3E, Thursday, January 9, 7:30 PM, St. Mary's
Armenian Apostolic Church
 42nd & Fessenden Streets, NW
   1.Announcements
   2.ANC Business
          Adoption of Minutes of December 12, 2002 Meeting
          Approval of Treasurer's Report
          Election of Officers
          Renewal / affirmation of by-laws
          Passage of 2003 Budget
   3.Open Forum - opportunity for members of the community to raise
issues of concern or
     importance to the 3E neighborhood
   4.Presentation by 2nd District Police
   5.Discussion of and vote on Sunday parking for The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 5460 Western Avenue.
 
 
 

CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER
Coats For Kids
For anyone still interested in donating coats or other clean children's
clothing, I am still willing to collect it from you and take it down
there when I go to that area once a week. If you want to contact the
Center directly, it's Children's Advocacy Center at 300 E Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001. Their phone number is  202-638-2575.
 
 
 

MORE ON AREA STREET EXCAVATION
From: "Felice Sorett" <fsorett@erols.com>
I also spoke to Mr. Wayne Collison of the Wodland Construction Co. re
the work for the Teleport Communication Group- from 43rd and River via
Wisconsin to 43 and Yuma.  It seems that underground wiring will be done
for The U.S. Gov't. for AT&T Teleport Communication Group.  Permit was
granted for the work by the DC Dept. of Consumer and Regulatory
Affairs.  The digging will be on the street curb lanes starting Dec. 18
with completion scheduled for Jan. 18.  I was not able to reach anyone
at the DC Government regarding this Subject:
 
 
 

SCAM AND SPAM
From: "Carolyn Long" <carolynlong@earthlink.net>
SCAM: I have recently been told of two instances of a very lovely,
nicely dressed, light-complexioned African-American woman approaching
people with the story that she has locked her purse in her car and needs
a hefty donation for cabfare to get home to the Maryland suburbs; she
offers a great deal of detail about herself, claims that her car is a
BMW and that she is an attorney with a well-known Washington law firm.
One person encountered her at Friendship Heights on Christmas Eve, and
another a few months ago in front of the Freer Gallery on the Mall. Has
anybody else seen this lady? If we meet with her in the future, what
should we do to foil her scheme?
 
SPAM: I am supposed to have a "spaminator" feature through my internet
server, but lately I have been receiving several pieces of spam per
day--everything from mortgage services to office supplies to breast and
penis enlargement! Some are in Spanish. All have a line at the bottom
saying I signed up to receive these messages. Obviously some company
from which I have ordered merchandise has sold my e-mail address. Is
there a federal agency I can contact to report these folks and eliminate
this nuisance?
 

ANSWER: My husband and I were approached by the "very lovely" woman you
describe near L'Enfant Plaza. When we declined to help her and walked
away she turned into a foul-mouthed, furious and rather scary Harpy-like
creature. I suggest you just say that you can't help her and keep
walking. It's also a good idea to call the police on 311 and ask the
call taker to notify the 2D police that she's in the area. Follow this
up as soon as possible with an e-mail to our PSA lieutenant and 2D
Commander. They should know she's around. From her demeanor, I think
she's potentially violent.

Their e-mails are: Our PSA Lieutenant is Robert Aiello on
MPDCPSA202@netscape.net.
2D Commander Jeffrey Moore is on JAMoore.2D-post@mpdc.org.
 
 
 
 

TRAFFIC ADVISORY : CANAL RD RESTRICTED AGAIN NEXT WEEKEND
From:  <anc3b@aol.com>
The District Department of Transportation announces that Canal Road
between Foxhall Rd and Key Bridge will again be limited to one lane in
each direction from 10 pm Saturday, January 11, to 6 am Monday, January
13, to allow the DC Water and Sewer Authority to repair the water main
that burst on Saturday, December 21.  The repair should be completed
over that weekend.
 
 
 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

**** From: "Richard Abbott" <abbott1229@erols.com>
Does anyone still have a Windows 3.1 (2nd edition) diskette lying around
that I could borrow?  I'm trying to load printer driver software for an
older Canon printer into a new laptop and it won't load unless I insert
the old Windows diskette.  Canon can't help me, so without that diskette
I will have to discard this great little portable printer. Help!

**** From: "Tina Silverman" <tsilv@earthlink.net>
I am looking for a plumber who is able to handle installations that are
a bit challenging. Thanks.

**** From: "Joanne Levine" <joannelevine@earthlink.net>
I have a response to mcalingaert@brookings.edu, who wanted a
recommendation for a gardener: I recommend Michael Kulesza, dba Lawns of
Excellence, 1-301-607-6650, who does mulching, leaf cleanups, bush
trimming, digging of garden beds, etc.  He is honest, professional, and
pleasant to work with.  He has worked in the Chevy Chase neighborhood
for many years.  I haven't done a lot of comparison-shopping, but his
prices seem reasonable.
-----
I also highly recommend J. Francisco Sorto, a house painter who has
worked for us for a dozen years.  A true professional, Mr. Sorto takes
justifiable pride in his work.  He does thorough preparation --
scraping, sanding, caulking -- and his work is meticulous  He is also
completely trustworthy -- we feel comfortable leaving him alone in our
house.  Many of our neighbors have also been pleased with his work.  His
prices are at the higher end, but quite reasonable given the quality of
his work.

**** From: "jonny276_2000 <jxs@vnf.com>" <jxs@vnf.com>
We are looking to get rid of a relatively old, wood bureau, free for the
taking. It's not the nicest piece of furniture (veneer on particle
board), nor is it in the best of shape (scratches, chipping/bubbling of
some of the veneer), but it's free and it provides decent storage. It's
also very heavy. If you might be interested, and would like additional
information, please e-mail
jxs@vnf.com or call 363-3027.  Thanks.

**** From: <vze3qhdr@verizon.net>
Basement Apartment for Rent 1 1/2 blocks from Friendship Heights Metro.
$800 includes utilities with a washer & dryer.  Contact
linda.wagner3@verizon.net for details.

**** From: Deborah Jonas <deborahlynne89@yahoo.com>
Thru: tenleytown@yahoogroups.com
My husband and I are pregnant, expecting in June.  We are looking for
full time (but not live in) child care, ideally starting in September-
we'd be willing to hire someone to start earlier if she is a perfect
match for us.  We thought we'd start looking early, to ensure we find
the perfect person. We live within walking distance of the Tenleytown
Metro.  The ideal person will have experience with infants, excellent
references, love dogs, be willing to do light house work, be a
non-smoker, and speak English.  Multi-lingual individuals are great too!
If you know of anyone who is interested, I can be reached at work during
the day, 703-824-2786. Thanks so much.
 
 
 
 

CAN ANYONE SOLVE THIS MYSTERY?
Possible Mugging?
From: "DiBiase, Thomas" <Thomas.DiBiase@usdoj.gov>
On Thursday, December 26, at  approximately 1:30 a.m. my wife and I woke
up to shouts outside our window. (We live near 44th and Ellicott.) We
looked out and saw three people, apparently all female, engaged in some
type of  argument.  I went downstairs to see what was happening and as I
opened our front door I saw one of the three shoving another to the
ground.  I told my wife to call 911 and I pulled on my shoes.  I went
onto my porch and shouted at the three to cut it out.  All three people
sort of wandered off across River Road and I noticed that two of the
people, both wearing red jackets, were walking a dog.  I went back
upstairs and looked out the window again.  I saw that the three appeared
to be fighting again, across River Road on 44th Street.  I went back
downstairs and got into my minivan and drove towards them. (At that
point I couldn't tell if all three were female or not because of their
bulky coats and I feared it was a man attacking some women.) I leaned on
my horn and flashed my lights at them. The three broke up again with the
dogwalkers heading off one way and the third person, in a blue coat and
with long gray hair, heading another way. I followed the dog walkers for
a bit because I couldn't figure out who was harming who.  The dog
walkers cut through some alleys and were running away.  (Of course if
they were the victims as it now appears they were, they may have thought
I was somehow involved.)  As I drove back to my house, I saw the
gray-haired person walking back down 44th Street past my house.  I had
been speaking to the on my cell phone while following the dogwalkers and
they arrived at my house soon thereafter.  I gave the police
descriptions of each person.

I didn't hear anything after that and I'm wondering if anyone else in
the 'Hood witnessed any of this?  Or if the dogwalkers read your email??
 
 
 
 

NIGERIAN LETTERS
From: "John A. Moody" <johnamoodydc@att.net>
Do you happen to know where to forward one of those Nigerian scam
letters or e-mails?  Secret Service?  FBI?  CIA?  Chief Ramsey?  Or?
I've just received an e-mail from South Africa this time - seems the
Nigerian fellows have copy cats.

ANSWER:  I send my various African scam letters (I get one about every
week or so) to  <419.fcd@usss.treas.gov>.  Treasury is probably
inundated with them, but at least it gives them an insight into new
versions of this getting-very-old scam.
 
 
 
 

MEETING ON DC TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE
From:  "Rice, Bill (DDOT)" <Bill.Rice@dc.gov>
The District Department of Transportation announces the first in a
series of public meetings on updating the District Transportation Plan,
the vision for 2025 for the safe and efficient movement of people and
goods to enhance the quality of life for residents, businesses and
visitors in the District.
When:   Monday, January 13, 6-9 pm
Where: Community Room, 2nd fl, rear, Reeves Center,   2000 14th St., NW
(14 & U)
In 1997, the District published "A Transportation Vision, Strategy and
Action Plan for the Nation's Capital" (see text under Transportation
Planning at www.ddot.dc.gov).  Developed with deep public involvement,
the 1997 Plan included recommendations on signage and traveler
information, public and tour bus parking, light rail, Metrorail and bus
and fare structure, airport and waterway connections, bicycle and
pedestrian movement, truck and rail movement and expanded multi-modal
funding.

The first issue of the update newsletter is available the DDOT web page.
To participate in the update, contact DDOT via e-mail:
ddot-transportation.plan@dc.gov; phone: 202/671-0533; or mail:
Transportation Plan Update, 2000 14th Street, NW, 5th floor, Washington,
DC 20009.
 
 
 

MORE ON SNOW REMOVAL

**** From: "Walter Wells" <welwells@erols.com>
On the topic of snow shoveling, I do my best, regard the task as good
exercise.  But I would like to urge those responsible for the sidewalk
on the north side of  VanNess Street between Reno Road and Conn Ave.,
to be more diligent and prompt in discharging their snow removal
responsibilities. It has been a rare occasion when this section has been
properly cleared. At the international court intersection, piles from
street plows that really obstruct the pedestrian way have not been
touched and have finally disappeared only by having melted away.

**** From: Deborah Jonas <deborahlynne89@yahoo.com>
If the city is obligated to sue an individual who fails to remove snow
and ice from their sidewalks, can residents sue the city for failing to
remove snow and ice from the streets?  Although in general we're not
opposed to ice and snow removal, and in fact we do comply with the law
for our own safety and that of our neighbors, we are appalled that our
neighborhood is well-known for NEVER seeing snowplows.  If we're
required to remove dangers from sidewalks, the city should certainly be
doing its part in this neighborhood that contributes substantially to
the City's tax base.
 
 
 

RESPONSES TO ITEM IN LAST COMMUNIT-E ON HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY AND
SNAP

**** From: <Burchard.Robert@epamail.epa.gov>
To: carolynlong@earthlink.net
Dear Ms. Long, I assume that I am the "irate" gentleman you refer to in
your note in CommunitE. My email conversations with Mr. Maloney, and my
reading of the proposed historic designation regulations are the basis
for my comment that your efforts are undemocratic.

The historic designation system is biased in favor of preservationists
applying for and receiving historic designation.  There are inadequate
notification procedures for homeowners, there is no process for getting
the written consent of all homeowners before the designation process
proceeds, and there is no opt-out provision for homeowners.  If I am
wrong about these points, please provide me with a citation in the
proposed regulations that says otherwise.

I am not going to stand by and let a small clique of preservationists
decide what is best for me and my neighborhood.  If people want to
declare their own property "historic", that's fine with me.  They just
shouldn't have the right to decide that others' property is historic.

I have already spoken with my ANC rep, Kathy Patterson's chief of staff,
and the Mayor's Deputy Chief of Staff about my concerns, and will keep a
watchful eye on the Tenleytown Historical Society's doings.

p.s., if you want to convert people to your cause, it's probably best
not to say: "If you don't choose to be part of the planning process,
please don't complain about the plan."
 
 

**** From: <Abauer4600@aol.com>
Carolyn,  I was disappointed to see your statement in the Communit-E
newsletter about the Capitol Fire Museum's application for historic
designation of the firehouse and the fact that The Tenleytown Historical
Society (THS) was not consulted regarding this designation.  I feel that
your statement is terribly misleading to the community. As my husband
explained in his letter to you last year:

When a member of the DC Office of Property Management contacted me to
find out what
was going on with regards to a new application being made by "someone",
I was able to track down Sally Berk.  I asked if she was aware that our
community and the fire department had just been through a long and
arduous process to get THS to withdraw their application.  She was aware
of the deal and she specifically told me that she had spoken to Jean
Pablo about this matter,  so I then called Jean.  I asked that she
contact Ms. Berk and explain to her the history of the project and the
steps that had been taken to date.  I also asked her to request that
Sally Berk withdraw her application and back the project as THS had
approved.  Jean refused and said to me on multiple occasions during that
telephone conversation that she intended to testify on behalf of Ms.
Berk and the Capitol Fire Museum.  I reminded Jean about the agreement
that she signed with the fire department and she told me that it had
expired. To refresh her memory, I read aloud the agreement that she had
signed, and emphasized the clause that said the agreement shall remain
in effect for the duration of the project.   She then stated that she
could testify because she was not kept informed of the progress of the
firehouse plans and that she therefore intended to support the
application at the hearing.  I reminded her again that she had signed
the agreement and that she should stick to her word.
 
Although THS did not testify on behalf of Sally Berk and the Capitol
Fire Museum in its
historic designation application on the Tenleytown Firehouse, the
president of your group, Ms. Jean Pablo, was consulted.  Her reasons for
deciding to withdraw her public support can be only be left to
speculation.
 
 

**** From: "Stephen Posniak" <sposniak@earthlink.net>
(Commissioner, ANC-3E-01 -- 1999 - 2000)
Those of us who were involved over the past 2 1/2 years in the effort to
get a new firehouse for our area must take issue with the Tenleytown
Historical Society statement in  the last Communit-E newsletter about
the Capitol Fire Museum's application for historic designation of the
firehouse and their assertion that it was not consulted regarding this
designation.
 
As representatives of Engine Co. 20 have pointed out, when a member of
the DC Office of
Property Management contacted them to find out what was going on with
regards to a new
application being made by "someone", they contacted Sally Berk, and
pointed out that our
community and the fire department had just been through a long and
arduous process to get THS to withdraw their application.  She was aware
of this and she specifically told them that she had spoken to Jean Pablo
about this matter.  Members of the community then called Jean Pablo and
asked that she contact Ms. Berk and explain to her the history of the
project and the steps that had been taken to date. They also asked her
to request that Sally Berk withdraw her application and back the project
as THS had approved.  Jean refused and replied that she intended to
testify on behalf of Ms. Berk and the Capitol Fire Museum.  Ms. Pablo
was reminded about the agreement that she signed with the fire
department and she replied that it had expired.  She was then read aloud
the agreement that she had signed, including the clause that said the
agreement shall remain in effect for the duration of the project. She
then stated that she could testify because she was not kept informed of
the progress of the firehouse plans and that she therefore intended to
support the application at the hearing.  She was reminded her again that
she had signed the agreement and that she should stick to her word.

The bottom line on all of this is that, during the summer of 2000, when
the Fire Dept. and the DCOPM were drawing up plans for a new firehouse
to completely replace the 100 year old dilapidated structure (and to
accommodate additional rescue vehicles) if Ms. Pablo and the THS had not
injected themselves into the process, the community would now be getting
a more functional, higher-capacity replacement fire station instead of a
less functional, lower-capacity "renovation."  By the way, I just have
been informed that this "renovation" project is now 5 months behind
schedule.
 
 
 
 

AIRCRAFT NOISE
From: "Anthony Gorman" <ajgorman2@hotmail.com>
I have been concerned by the significant increase in aircraft noise in
our area generated by planes taking off to the north from Ronald Reagan
Washington National Airport.  We were told that aircraft would return to
their pre-September 11 flight paths after security restrictions were
lifted in mid-2002, but in my experience this has clearly not happened.
>From my vantage point in the 5300 block of 42nd Street (two blocks to
the east of  Wisconsin Avenue), aircraft from National Airport
consistently fly a path high above the western horizon and climb
rapidly.  This is in stark
contrast to the situation prior to September 11 (2001) when aircaft
taking off were seldom - if ever - seen above the line of trees and
houses to the west.

As a result of the change in flight path, aircraft noise has become a
significant issue, starting early in the morning (around 6:00 AM) and
continuing until late at night (after 10:00 PM).  It  sounds like
rolling thunder and carries throughout the house, disturbing my sleep
and daily activities.  Since I also spend a lot of time outside in my
yard in all seasons, it has become a major intrusion on the peaceful
enjoyment of my property as a whole.  I wouldn't mind if aircraft noise
had always been a problem, but it hasn't.  In fact, I bought into the
area four years ago precisely because it was a quiet neighborhood and
for the three years prior to September 11 it was indeed quiet.  What
irks me most is that to the best of my knowledge the flight paths have
been changed unilaterally by the government/FAA without any consultation
with residents, let alone any environmental impact statement.

I have requested assistance from the FAA Noise Ombudsman over the past
several months.  While he appears genuinely interested in addressing my
concerns, he has also been extremely guarded in his comments and, at the
end of the day, I would have to say less than forthcoming.  He claims
that all temporary security restrictions have been lifted and that
procedures for planes taking off from National have returned to
"normal", i.e. as they were pre-September 11, but so far he has been
unable to explain (1) why flight paths have changed nonetheless; and (2)
whether the flight paths are consistent with the procedures, or whether
some other change has taken place.  The ombudsman promised a more
detailed written response by the end of December, but he has failed to
deliver.
 
>From talking with the authorities, I know that I am not alone since they
have received other complaints.  I also know that some residents may
have a different take on the issue.  For some, it may not be a concern.
For me, it is an important quality-of-life issue.  To find out more, or
make your views known to the authorities, here are some useful contacts:
-- National Airport Noise Complaints (to leave a voice message): (703)
417-8020
-- Washington National Airport Air Traffic Manager: (703) 413-1530
-- Mr. Paul R. Dykeman, FAA Aviation Noise Ombudsman
Deputy Director of Environment and Energy
800 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20591
Tel: (202) 493-5047
-- Neal Phillips, Aero-acoustics Program Manager, Noise Abatement
Office, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
1 Aviation Circle
Washington, DC 20001-6000
Tel: (703) 417-8745
-- Eleanor Holmes Norton, Delegate for the District of Columbia, 2136
Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515-5100.
 
 
 

VACANT - NUISANCE - ABANDONED PROPERTIES
From: "Robert Hyman" <RobertHyman@erols.com>
Do you have Vacant, Nuisance or Abandoned properties that continue to be
a problem and you can't get help from DCRA or other city agencies? In
the fall of 1999 I started my odyssey with a vacant and run down house
at 2110 37th St. N.W. in Glover Park. The overgrown property with
peeling paint, rodent harborage, unsecured doors and windows was a
problem and neighbors were moving away because of it. Review of the Tax
& Revenue records indicated the owner was receiving the Homestead
Deduction illegally because no one had lived in the house, which has no
utilities, since the early 1970's. I obtained a signed letter from a
neighbor that stated this and I sent it with my formal complaint to DC
real property Tax & Revenue, Homestead Audit Division. The property
stopped receiving this deduction in 2000. Over the past two years I met
with no less than seven (7) different DCRA employees at the house to see
what could be done. I spoke to DCRA managers Donald Varner and Roger
Lovett.  I met with Hubert Johnson, western sector chief of DCRA, three
Neighborhood Stabilization Officers, a rehabilitation specialist and
three DCRA Inspectors. I met with two DC Neighborhood Service
Coordinators, Inspectors from DPW, Fire Department and Department of
Health.

DCRA could only board up the first floor, leaving the second story open
to birds, squirrels and raccoons. I have been given the royal "Run
Around" for over two years with DC agencies saying they are unable to do
anything or enforce any laws that pertain to vacant and nuisance
properties. The manager of the new Vacant Property Unit has told me that
the house has not been reclassified as vacant by the assessor for Tax &
Revenue, and therefore has been receiving a lower tax rate. This
property was featured with others in a Washington Post article about the
cities inability to deal with vacant and nuisance properties, not once
but twice! Where is the aggressive approach from DCRA we were promised
in the Omnibus Act of 2000? Why aren't DCRA and the Office of Tax &
Revenue working together to correct these glaring errors that result in
lost revenue through fraud? Why is the owner of this property not being
prosecuted? Is Ward 3 being "short changed" because we have fewer
properties like this than other wards?  If the Mayor is trying to
encourage 100,000 folks to move to the District this year, DCRA is a
huge stumbling block. Do any of you have similar stories? I want to hear
them if you do and I hope that with a unified voice we can make a change
for the better in 2003. Thank you. Robert Hyman  Glover Park Citizens
Assoc.
 
 
 
 

DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS/INFORMATION ABOUT THIS?
From:  <edw3qc@att.net> Ed McCauley
From:    "Raymond A.Reedy" <cojrail@kiski.net>
As a seventh grade student, Claire Nelson learned that
di-ethyl-hexyl-adepate (DEHA), considered a  carcinogen, is found in
plastic wrap. She also learned that the FDA had never studied the effect
of  microwave cooking on plastic-wrapped food. Claire began to wonder:
"Can cancer-causing particles seep into food covered with household
plastic wrap while it is being microwaved?"  Three years later, with
encouragement from her  high school science teacher, Claire set out to
test what the FDA had not. Although she had an idea for studying the
effect of microwave radiation on plastic-wrapped food, she did not have
the equipment. Eventually, Jon Wilkes at the National Center for
Toxicological Research in Jefferson, Arkansas, agreed to help her. The
research center, which is affiliated with the FDA, let her use its
facilities to perform her experiments, which involved microwaving
plastic wrap in virgin olive oil. Claire tested four different plastic
wraps and "found not  just the carcinogens but also xenoestrogen was
migrating [into the oil]...." Xenoestrogens are linked to low sperm
counts in men and to breast cancer in women.

Throughout her junior and senior years, Claire made a couple of trips
each week to the research center, which was 25 miles from her home, to
work on her experiment. An article in Options reported that "her
analysis found that DEHA was migrating into the oil at between 200 parts
and 500 parts per million. The FDA standard is 0.05 parts per billion."
Her summarized results have been published in science journals. Claire
Nelson received the American Chemical Society's top science prize for
students during her junior year and fourth place at the International
Science and Engineering Fair (Fort Worth, Texas) as a senior.
"Carcinogens-At 10,000,000 Times FDA Limits" Options May 2000. Published
by People Against Cancer,  515-972-4444.

On Channel 2 (Huntsville, AL) they had a Dr. Edward Fujimoto from Castle
Hospital on the program. He is the manager of the Wellness Program at
the hospital. He was talking about dioxins and how bad they are for us.
He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave or using
plastic containers. This applies to foods that contain fat. He said that
the combination of fat, high heat  and plastics releases dioxins into
the food and ultimately into the cells of the body. Dioxins are
carcinogens and highly toxic to the cells of our bodies. Instead, he
recommends using glass, Corning Ware, or ceramic containers for heating
food. You get the same results without the dioxins. So such things as TV
dinners, instant soups, etc., should be removed from the container and
heated in something else. Paper isn't bad but you don't know what is in
the paper. Just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc. He said
we might remember when some of  the fast food restaurants moved away
from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is one of the
reasons.

To add to this: Saran wrap placed over foods as they are nuked, with the
high heat, actually drips poisonous toxins into the food. Use a paper
towel instead.
 

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