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2B Daily News – Thursday, September 13, 2012 Ambassador, 3 others killed in Lybia attack BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — A mob armed with guns and grenades launched a fiery attack on the U.S. Consulate, killing the U.S. ambas- sador to Libya and three other Americans. Presi- dent Barack Obama strongly condemned the violence, vowed Wednes- day to bring the killers to justice and tightened security at diplomatic posts around the world. The attack that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens — the first U.S. ambassador to die in the line of duty since 1979 — came on Tuesday's 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist strike and pre- sented a new foreign poli- cy crisis for the United States in a region trying to recover from months of upheaval. WORLD BRIEFING has emerged as the latest presidential battleground. Television advertising is flooding it. And both cam- paigns are jockeying for its 10 electoral votes as each looks to rack up wins in enough states to accumulate the 270 votes needed for victory. Romney has fewer ways to do that so he's turned to Wisconsin — where Republicans like Gov. Scott Walker have had success since 2008 and where Romney running mate Paul Ryan lives — presumably in hopes that a win here will offset a loss elsewhere. With the presidential election two months away, Republican nominee Mitt Romney has accused Presi- dent Barack Obama of being soft on China, partic- ularly on trade issues, as he has tried to cultivate ties with the emerging super- power. But criticism dished out by members of the House Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday was directed squarely at Beijing. While the deadly assault was initially blamed on an anti-Islamic YouTube video, U.S. offi- cials say the Obama administration is also investigating whether it was a planned terrorist strike to mark the anniver- sary of 9/11. Intelligence officials said the attack on the Benghazi consulate was too coordinated or professional to be sponta- neous, according to a U.S. counterterrorism official who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to dis- cuss the incident publicly. Libya's interim presi- dent, Mohammed el- Megarif, apologized for what he called the ''cow- ardly'' assault on the con- sulate, which also killed several Libyan security guards in the eastern city. Just before the Benghazi violence, protests also flared in Egypt, where crowds angry over the film climbed the walls of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo and tore down an American flag, which they replaced briefly with a black, Islamist flag. The demonstrators in Cairo cited an obscure movie made in the United States by a filmmaker who calls Islam a ''can- cer.'' Video excerpts post- ed on YouTube depict the Prophet Muhammad as a fraud, a womanizer and a madman in an overtly ridiculing way, showing him having sex and call- ing for massacres. Were the Libya, Egypt attacks to mark Sept. 11 anniversary? WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama adminis- tration, roiled by the first killing of a U.S. ambas- sador in more than 30 years, is investigating whether the assault on the U.S. Consulate in Libya was a planned terrorist strike to mark the anniver- sary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and not a sponta- neous mob enraged over an anti-Islam YouTube video. President Barack Obama declared in a White House appearance that the U.S. would ''work with the Libyan government to bring to justice'' those who killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans. Intelligence officers said the attack on the Benghazi consulate was ''too coordinated or professional to be sponta- neous,'' according to a U.S. counterterrorism official. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not autho- rized to discuss the inci- dent publicly. White House press sec- retary Jay Carney said it was too early to judge whether the attack was planned. ''I know that this is ing its phone software and will ditch Google Inc.'s mapping service for its own. The two have become rivals as Google promotes phones running its Android operat- ing system. being investigated, and we're working with the Libyan government to investigate the incident. I would not want to specu- late on that at this time,'' he said. Several Libyan security guards also were killed. New iPhone with taller screen out next week SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple is holding an event in San Francisco dur- ing which it announced a new iPhone, capable of faster data speeds and sport- ing a taller screen. It also unveiled new iTunes soft- ware and new iPod devices. The iPhone 5 will go on In anticipation, several gadget makers refreshed their lineups last week, hop- ing to beat Apple on the buzz. Nokia Corp. and Google Inc.'s Motorola Mobility division announced five new smart- phones between them, while Amazon.com Inc. updated its Kindle Fire tablet computer and announced new stand-alone e-reader models. Sales of Apple's iPhones are still strong, though the company lost the lead in smartphones to Samsung this year. Romney works to nudge Wisc. sale next week. It will work with fourth-generation, or 4G, cellular networks, something Samsung's Galaxy S III and many other iPhone rivals already do. Apple Inc. is also updat- Mother is evil and full of hate Dear Annie: My mom is 67 and pure evil. She manipulates her doctors, who don't know the real truth. I've tried to remain patient and respect- ful, to no avail. My mom has pushed everyone away. She has no friends. Since my father died, she's become severely depressed. I've supported her and stood by her after all the evil and hateful things she's done, but I can't keep doing it. Annie's Mailbox by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar atrist's office that Mom's behavior is increasingly abu- sive, but the doctor cannot discuss the treatment with you unless Mom gives her permission. If you think that's a possibility, please ask her if you can come along to her next appointment. Dear Annie: I Her sister came from Europe after a 30-year absence, and Mom treated her so poorly that my aunt says she'll never come back. Now my mom has a boyfriend she met online who is 12 years younger. She won't allow him to speak to his family mem- bers. She's become physi- cally and verbally abusive toward everyone. I know she must be men- tally ill, but the psychiatrist is only treating her for depression. Do I need to go to her doctor and explain? — Unhappy Daughter Dear Unhappy: We cannot imagine what would make your mother ''pure evil,'' but mental illness can cover a lot of difficult behavior. Some medications that treat depression also alleviate other symptoms, but this doesn't appear to be the case with Mom. It's OK for you to notify her psychi- working as a nanny for a friend of my father's. They pay much lower than I usu- ally charge, but I don't mind helping out. However, this woman and her husband frequently arrive late. As I write this, they are two hours past the time they said they'd be home. Annie, I don't mind having to stay for an extra hour or so, but they wait until they are more than an hour late before they call to see whether it's OK. I have missed several appoint- ments at school because they are never on time, even if they promise to be home by a specific hour. am a college student I like this family, but I am frustrated by their lack of respect for my time. How do I handle this? — Frustrated Nanny in Florida Dear Nanny: This is I hate confrontations, and your business, not a favor for a friend. Be nice, but be professional about it. Tell these people that you will have to charge more if they are late. Let them know in advance when you have Wis. (AP) — Out of neces- sity and emboldened by recent GOP strides in Wis- consin, Republican chal- lenger Mitt Romney has drawn President Barack Obama into a fight for a state the incumbent Democ- rat won handily four years ago and his party hasn't lost since 1984. Just two months before Election Day, Wisconsin into play NORTH HUDSON, Republicans and Democrats say internal polling shows Obama ahead, though public sur- veys show a closer race. Undeterred by the state's historic Democratic bent, Romney started airing TV ads here this week remind- ing voters of a ballooning federal debt that now tops $16 trillion. GOP outside groups already have spent weeks running ads raising concern over the Obama health care law and inviting those who backed him in 2008 to swtich sides. Ryan, who is also on Wisconsin's ballot for his House seat, is reinforcing those messages with his own commercials paid for by his congression- al campaign fund. Refusing to cede ground, a pro-Obama group has reserved air time to run anti- Romney spots through November's election; Obama's campaign planned to begin advertising in the state on Wednesday. Lawmakers accuse China of bullying its maritime neighbors WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. lawmakers Wednesday accused China of bullying its neighbors to press territorial claims in the South China Sea but also raised questions about America's capacity to police the region. Three congressional panels this week are scruti- nizing what they consider to be the security threat posed by China and its human rights record. appointments set up, and tell them if they are not back by then, you will have to call a substitute. Insist that they provide the phone number for an available neighbor, or you cannot stay. You also could say, ''I'm so sorry, but I'll have to stop working for you because I am too often late for appointments.'' And when they promise not to do it again, get the neighbor's number anyway. Remember that no one can take advan- tage of you without your permission. Dear Annie: This is in response to ''Not a Fan of the Big Gulp,'' who was offended that guests brought their own drinks to a bridal shower. Lately, I've also gotten into the habit of bringing my own drinks. I'm allergic to coffee, and many times, that is the only beverage served. Some hosts get offended if you ask in advance what drinks will be available, and I understand that they can- not cater to every individual. The people who brought their own drinks may have had a similar allergy. — Orlando doesn't quite cut it. When you are invited to someone's home, it is rude to bring your own beverages, espe- cially when they are large soft drinks in plastic tubs. Those who are allergic to coffee, tea, lemonade or anything else can politely ask for a glass of water. Dear Orlando: That FEATURES DEAR DOCTOR K: I take The committee's Repub- lican chairwoman, Florida Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, said China was a ''school- yard bully towards its mar- itime neighbors'' that aspired to be the dominant power in Asia, controlling vital sea lanes that could be used to choke off commerce and oil shipments. She said the U.S. would stand by its allies, the Philippines and Japan. ''Other global crises must not distract from our vital national interests in the South China Sea and the western Pacific,'' she told a hearing addressing the issue. 283 killed in factory fires in Pakistan KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Fires at two cloth- ing factories in Pakistan left 283 people dead — many trapped behind locked doors and barred windows — tragedies that highlight workplace perils in a country where many buildings lack basic safety equipment and owners often bribe officials to ignore the violations. The blazes broke out Tuesday night at a garment factory in the southern port city of Karachi and a shoe manufacturer in the eastern city of Lahore. At least 258 people died in the fire in Karachi, where rescue workers were still search- ing Wednesday for bodies in the charred building. Another 25 perished in Lahore. Panicked workers in Karachi had only one way out since the factory's owner had locked all the other exit doors in response to a recent theft, officials said. Many vic- tims suffocated in the smoke-filled basement. Sugar goes a long way for hypoglycemia several medications for Type 2 diabetes. How can I tell if I'm becoming hypoglycemic? And what should I do if I am? DEAR READER: Like you, many people with diabetes take medications to avoid high blood sugar. The medicines are very effective in preventing or low- ering high blood sugar levels. But too much of a good thing can cause the opposite problem: hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. Usually, the symptoms of hypo- glycemia (pronounced hi-po-gly-SEE- me-uh) are mild. But if the blood sugar level drops low enough, the symptoms can be severe. It may start out as irri- tability and confusion, but it can quickly escalate to seizures, loss of consciousness and even coma. Glucose-lowering medications such as insulin, sulfonylureas or glinides are the most common cause of hypo- glycemia. But other factors also con- tribute to low blood sugar. These include too much exercise, too little food or carbohydrates, a missed or delayed meal, or a combination of these factors. It's important that you recognize the signs of hypoglycemia so you can treat it before it becomes a life-threat- ening crisis. Symptoms of hypo- glycemia include: — Nervousness — Weakness — Hunger — Lightheadedness or dizziness — Trembling — Sweating — Rapid heartbeat — Feeling cold and clammy — Irritability — Confusion — Drowsiness — Slurred speech — Double vision If you experience several of these Dr. K by Anthony L. Komaroff, M.D. symptoms several hours after your last meal, or after giving yourself a shot of rapid-acting insulin, you don't need to call the doctor. You can fix it your- self. Immediately eat or drink some sugar that will reach your bloodstream quickly. About 10 to 15 grams of car- bohydrate should be enough. That means 4 to 6 ounces of fruit juice, half a can of a reg- ular soft drink, 2 tablespoons of raisins, or some candy (six Life Savers or jelly beans), for example. A glass of milk also works well, as do fast-acting glucose tablets, which are sold at pharmacies. who take insulin and have attacks of hypoglycemia get scared and take more sugar than they need. Despite what I've told them, they figure that if a little is good, a lot will be better. When they check their blood sugar level at home a few hours later, they see that it's too high. So they take some extra insulin, and that can cause hypoglycemia again a few hours after that. Ping-ponging high and low blood sugars are not good for the body. We have more information on hypo- glycemia in our Special Health Report, "Diabetes: A Plan for Living." (Learn more about this report at AskDoc- torK.com, or call 877-649-9457 toll- free to order it.) Some of my patients with diabetes I encourage you to always carry some hard candy or glucose tablets with you. Keep them in your car as well as a pocket or handbag. That way, you can treat yourself at the first signs of hypoglycemia. But don't overdo it. Dr. Komaroff is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School. To send questions, go to AskDoctorK.com, or write: Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.